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Tennis: Rising Star: Olivia Rook, tennis player
Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd May 2019 at 09:00 Rising Star
This is the time of year that a good number of teenagers across Gloucestershire really don’t enjoy.
That’s because it’s exam season and the bad news for...This is the time of year that a good number of teenagers across Gloucestershire really don’t enjoy.
That’s because it’s exam season and the bad news for those sitting their GCSEs and A-levels is that there is still a fair way to go before they can start looking ahead to the summer holidays and trips...This is the time of year that a good number of teenagers across Gloucestershire really don’t enjoy.
That’s because it’s exam season and the bad news for those sitting their GCSEs and A-levels is that there is still a fair way to go before they can start looking ahead to the summer holidays and trips abroad.
Olivia Rook is one...[read more]Squash: East Glos junior and Wycliffe College pupil Harry Bloomfield is star turn as England youngsters win Five Nations title
Roger Jackson Fri, 12th Apr 2019 at 12:20 Rising Star
Harry Bloomfield is an England star after helping their under-13 team to win the Five Nations Squash tournament in Dublin. And the East Glos Club junior, a pupil at Wycliffe College, was certainly a major force at the three-day event, playing a key...Harry Bloomfield is an England star after helping their under-13 team to win the Five Nations Squash tournament in Dublin. And the East Glos Club junior, a pupil at Wycliffe College, was certainly a major force at the three-day event, playing a key...Harry Bloomfield is an England star after helping their under-13 team to win the Five Nations Squash tournament in Dublin. And the East Glos Club junior, a pupil at Wycliffe College, was certainly a major force at the three-day event, playing a key...
[read more]Athletics: Unsung Hero: Elliot Prince, Cheltenham Harriers
Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Dec 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
Elliot Prince runs for fun, he absolutely loves it. But in a sport that can be quite individual, he is very much a team player. The 32-year-old runs for Cheltenham Harriers, coaches youngsters and also puts in a lot of hours on the admin side,...Elliot Prince runs for fun, he absolutely loves it. But in a sport that can be quite individual, he is very much a team player. The 32-year-old runs for Cheltenham Harriers, coaches youngsters and also puts in a lot of hours on the admin side,...Elliot Prince runs for fun, he absolutely loves it. But in a sport that can be quite individual, he is very much a team player. The 32-year-old runs for Cheltenham Harriers, coaches youngsters and also puts in a lot of hours on the admin side,...
[read more]Football: Unsung heroes – Cheltenham Youth Football League officials
Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
A few years ago a caricature of footballing great Lionel Messi emerged with two batteries strapped to his back. The batteries were called Xavi and Iniesta. The inference was that Messi wouldn’t have been half the player were it not for the... A few years ago a caricature of footballing great Lionel Messi emerged with two batteries strapped to his back. The batteries were called Xavi and Iniesta. The inference was that Messi wouldn’t have been half the player were it not for the... A few years ago a caricature of footballing great Lionel Messi emerged with two batteries strapped to his back. The batteries were called Xavi and Iniesta. The inference was that Messi wouldn’t have been half the player were it not for the...
[read more]Golf: Rising Star: Matt Bell, Lilley Brook Golf Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star
It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...
[read more]Tennis: Q&A, My School Sports Report – Nigel Hosken, Leckhampton Lawn Tennis Club
Roger Jackson Tue, 27th Jun 2017 at 10:00 Q&A
Name: Nigel Hosken Date of birth: 26/01/55 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Teacher Schools: Cheltenham Grammar School 1965-72 Your sport at school: Only in games lessons and not at a high standard. Did you continue to play sport after...Name: Nigel Hosken Date of birth: 26/01/55 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Teacher Schools: Cheltenham Grammar School 1965-72 Your sport at school: Only in games lessons and not at a high standard. Did you continue to play sport after...Name: Nigel Hosken Date of birth: 26/01/55 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Teacher Schools: Cheltenham Grammar School 1965-72 Your sport at school: Only in games lessons and not at a high standard. Did you continue to play sport after...
[read more]Rugby Union: Q&A, My School Sports Report – Zac France
Roger Jackson Thu, 1st Jun 2017 at 14:00 Q&A
Name: Zac France Date of birth: 26/10/92 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Early Years Practitioner Schools: Balcarras 2004-2011 Your sport at school: Rugby Your position: Centre How did you get involved? I played... Name: Zac France Date of birth: 26/10/92 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Early Years Practitioner Schools: Balcarras 2004-2011 Your sport at school: Rugby Your position: Centre How did you get involved? I played... Name: Zac France Date of birth: 26/10/92 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Early Years Practitioner Schools: Balcarras 2004-2011 Your sport at school: Rugby Your position: Centre How did you get involved? I played...
[read more]Water Polo: Cheltenham water polo player Michael Thomas is ‘amazing’, says his dad Martyn
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Unsung Hero
Martyn Thomas, who is one of the driving forces behind Cheltenham’s phenomenal success on the national water polo stage, didn’t have to think twice when asked to name his unsung sporting hero. “My son Michael,” he said....Martyn Thomas, who is one of the driving forces behind Cheltenham’s phenomenal success on the national water polo stage, didn’t have to think twice when asked to name his unsung sporting hero. “My son Michael,” he said....Martyn Thomas, who is one of the driving forces behind Cheltenham’s phenomenal success on the national water polo stage, didn’t have to think twice when asked to name his unsung sporting hero. “My son Michael,” he said....
[read more]Water Polo: Cheltenham water polo star Sam Legge inspired to take up the sport by his brother Adam
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Father & Son
Sam Legge has been the secure last line of defence for Cheltenham’s water polo team as they have dominated the sport in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has been a key component in the team that have won the British title again this season...Sam Legge has been the secure last line of defence for Cheltenham’s water polo team as they have dominated the sport in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has been a key component in the team that have won the British title again this season...Sam Legge has been the secure last line of defence for Cheltenham’s water polo team as they have dominated the sport in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has been a key component in the team that have won the British title again this season...
[read more]Rugby Union: Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan love being part of the Cheltenham Saracens rugby family
Roger Jackson Fri, 5th May 2017 at 13:30 Captain's Log
Look closely at the main picture with this story and on the right, you will see Gloucester players Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan revelling in the celebrations as Cheltenham Saracens won the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination Senior Cup. ... Look closely at the main picture with this story and on the right, you will see Gloucester players Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan revelling in the celebrations as Cheltenham Saracens won the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination Senior Cup. ... Look closely at the main picture with this story and on the right, you will see Gloucester players Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan revelling in the celebrations as Cheltenham Saracens won the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination Senior Cup. ...
[read more]Cricket: Father and Sons: Tony, Joel and Seth Price – Hatherley and Reddings Cricket Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Father & Son
Tony Price is the first to admit that his teenaged sons are much more talented at sport than him. Head of the household he may be, but it is difficult for him to argue any other way when you consider that both Joel and Seth, 18 and 16 respectively,...Tony Price is the first to admit that his teenaged sons are much more talented at sport than him. Head of the household he may be, but it is difficult for him to argue any other way when you consider that both Joel and Seth, 18 and 16 respectively,...Tony Price is the first to admit that his teenaged sons are much more talented at sport than him. Head of the household he may be, but it is difficult for him to argue any other way when you consider that both Joel and Seth, 18 and 16 respectively,...
[read more]Rugby Union: Q&A: My School Sports Report: Steve Pickering, Dunalley Primary School, St Benedict’s School
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Stephen Pickering Date of birth: November 18, 1969 Birthplace: Cirencester Occupation: Hairdresser Schools: Dunalley Primary School, Cheltenham (1976-81); St Benedict’s RC School, Cheltenham (1981-86) Your sport at... Name: Stephen Pickering Date of birth: November 18, 1969 Birthplace: Cirencester Occupation: Hairdresser Schools: Dunalley Primary School, Cheltenham (1976-81); St Benedict’s RC School, Cheltenham (1981-86) Your sport at... Name: Stephen Pickering Date of birth: November 18, 1969 Birthplace: Cirencester Occupation: Hairdresser Schools: Dunalley Primary School, Cheltenham (1976-81); St Benedict’s RC School, Cheltenham (1981-86) Your sport at...
[read more]Football: Q&A: My School Sports Report: James Young – St Gregory’s School, Cleeve School
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: James Young Date of birth: June 13, 1980 Birthplace: St Paul’s Hospital, Cheltenham Occupation: Sport writer Schools: St Gregory’s School 1984-1991; Cleeve School and sixth form 1991-1998 Your sport at school: ... Name: James Young Date of birth: June 13, 1980 Birthplace: St Paul’s Hospital, Cheltenham Occupation: Sport writer Schools: St Gregory’s School 1984-1991; Cleeve School and sixth form 1991-1998 Your sport at school: ... Name: James Young Date of birth: June 13, 1980 Birthplace: St Paul’s Hospital, Cheltenham Occupation: Sport writer Schools: St Gregory’s School 1984-1991; Cleeve School and sixth form 1991-1998 Your sport at school: ...
[read more]Golf: Mother and Daughters: Clare, Claudia and Isabel Ovens – Cotswold Hills Golf Club is their second home
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Mother & Daughter
Some things in life are a given – David Beckham was always going to play football for England, Justin Bieber was always going to be the new king of pop and Leonardo DiCaprio was always going to win an Oscar at some stage of his career. For...Some things in life are a given – David Beckham was always going to play football for England, Justin Bieber was always going to be the new king of pop and Leonardo DiCaprio was always going to win an Oscar at some stage of his career. For...Some things in life are a given – David Beckham was always going to play football for England, Justin Bieber was always going to be the new king of pop and Leonardo DiCaprio was always going to win an Oscar at some stage of his career. For...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: “I’ll lead Lilley Brook Golf Club to the best of my ability”, says Brian Hutchins
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Captain's Log
Some people are born to be a captain, some people learn to be a captain and some people are motivated by personal reasons to become captain. Brian Hutchins – although clearly a natural leader in his role as a project manager in retail...Some people are born to be a captain, some people learn to be a captain and some people are motivated by personal reasons to become captain. Brian Hutchins – although clearly a natural leader in his role as a project manager in retail...Some people are born to be a captain, some people learn to be a captain and some people are motivated by personal reasons to become captain. Brian Hutchins – although clearly a natural leader in his role as a project manager in retail...
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