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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...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, making sure that events run by the club go...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, making sure that events run by the club go smoothly.
Prince is a teacher at Upton...[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day – Cheltenham Colts Rugby
Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
They were the team that kept on giving. They gave to the senior teams at Cheltenham Rugby Club, they gave to Gloucester and they even gave to England. The team in question are Cheltenham Colts, the upwardly mobile arm of Cheltenham RFC for the...They were the team that kept on giving. They gave to the senior teams at Cheltenham Rugby Club, they gave to Gloucester and they even gave to England. The team in question are Cheltenham Colts, the upwardly mobile arm of Cheltenham RFC for the...They were the team that kept on giving. They gave to the senior teams at Cheltenham Rugby Club, they gave to Gloucester and they even gave to England. The team in question are Cheltenham Colts, the upwardly mobile arm of Cheltenham RFC for the...
[read more]Football: Back in the Day – Pete Turnbull, goalscorer
Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Pete Turnbull has a turn of phrase as neat as the turn of feet he had on football pitches all over Cheltenham and beyond back in the day. The articulate 52-year-old was a prolific goalscorer in years gone by and was good enough to make a handful...Pete Turnbull has a turn of phrase as neat as the turn of feet he had on football pitches all over Cheltenham and beyond back in the day. The articulate 52-year-old was a prolific goalscorer in years gone by and was good enough to make a handful...Pete Turnbull has a turn of phrase as neat as the turn of feet he had on football pitches all over Cheltenham and beyond back in the day. The articulate 52-year-old was a prolific goalscorer in years gone by and was good enough to make a handful...
[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]Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Chris Scott is one of best rugby players to come out of Cheltenham
Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Sep 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Bump into Chris Scott in the street or in a pub and it’s a very enjoyable experience – a ready smile and plenty of interesting chat is guaranteed. Bump into him on a rugby field and it’s a lot less fun… as so many of his...Bump into Chris Scott in the street or in a pub and it’s a very enjoyable experience – a ready smile and plenty of interesting chat is guaranteed. Bump into him on a rugby field and it’s a lot less fun… as so many of his...Bump into Chris Scott in the street or in a pub and it’s a very enjoyable experience – a ready smile and plenty of interesting chat is guaranteed. Bump into him on a rugby field and it’s a lot less fun… as so many of his...
[read more]Diving: Back in the Day – Leon Taylor, Olympic diver
Roger Jackson Fri, 25th Aug 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Leon Taylor was five minutes early when he rang the office for his pre-arranged phone interview. “I hope it’s okay,” said Leon, “I’m just out walking Dexter.” Dexter, it turns out, is Leon’s pride and...Leon Taylor was five minutes early when he rang the office for his pre-arranged phone interview. “I hope it’s okay,” said Leon, “I’m just out walking Dexter.” Dexter, it turns out, is Leon’s pride and...Leon Taylor was five minutes early when he rang the office for his pre-arranged phone interview. “I hope it’s okay,” said Leon, “I’m just out walking Dexter.” Dexter, it turns out, is Leon’s pride and...
[read more]Football: Back in the Day: Jason Eaton, Cheltenham Town Football Club
Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jul 2017 at 10:00 Back In The Day
It was the goal that was to launch Cheltenham Town on a still scarcely believable run of success that stretched over the best part of two decades. Jason’s Eaton’s header in the FA Trophy final against Southport on that wonderful May day...It was the goal that was to launch Cheltenham Town on a still scarcely believable run of success that stretched over the best part of two decades. Jason’s Eaton’s header in the FA Trophy final against Southport on that wonderful May day...It was the goal that was to launch Cheltenham Town on a still scarcely believable run of success that stretched over the best part of two decades. Jason’s Eaton’s header in the FA Trophy final against Southport on that wonderful May day...
[read more]Cricket: Charlton Kings Junior School are Kwik Cricket kings
Contributed Thu, 6th Jul 2017 at 16:40 Junior Sport
Charlton Kings Junior School are the 2017 Gloucestershire Year 3 and 4 Kwik Cricket champions after beating North Nibley in the final. The Cheltenham school held their nerve to secure victory off the last ball of a hard fought match. Chasing 255...Charlton Kings Junior School are the 2017 Gloucestershire Year 3 and 4 Kwik Cricket champions after beating North Nibley in the final. The Cheltenham school held their nerve to secure victory off the last ball of a hard fought match. Chasing 255...Charlton Kings Junior School are the 2017 Gloucestershire Year 3 and 4 Kwik Cricket champions after beating North Nibley in the final. The Cheltenham school held their nerve to secure victory off the last ball of a hard fought match. Chasing 255...
[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]Rugby Union: Old Patesians under-12s to be paraded at Twickenham
Roger Jackson Fri, 26th May 2017 at 14:00 Junior Sport
Wasps and Exeter could produce a first-half try-scoring spectacular in the Premiership final at Twickenham tomorrow but that still won’t stop the parents of Old Patesians under-12s longing for the half-time whistle. That’s because...Wasps and Exeter could produce a first-half try-scoring spectacular in the Premiership final at Twickenham tomorrow but that still won’t stop the parents of Old Patesians under-12s longing for the half-time whistle. That’s because...Wasps and Exeter could produce a first-half try-scoring spectacular in the Premiership final at Twickenham tomorrow but that still won’t stop the parents of Old Patesians under-12s longing for the half-time whistle. That’s because...
[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]Hockey: Cheltenham Hockey Club chase third national title win of season
Roger Jackson Fri, 12th May 2017 at 12:00 Junior Sport
Cheltenham Hockey Club go in search of a remarkable hat-trick when their under-14 boys’ team try to retain their England Hockey Clubs Championship national title on Saturday. And if momentum counts for anything they should be a shoo-in to...Cheltenham Hockey Club go in search of a remarkable hat-trick when their under-14 boys’ team try to retain their England Hockey Clubs Championship national title on Saturday. And if momentum counts for anything they should be a shoo-in to...Cheltenham Hockey Club go in search of a remarkable hat-trick when their under-14 boys’ team try to retain their England Hockey Clubs Championship national title on Saturday. And if momentum counts for anything they should be a shoo-in to...
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