Sport

Roger Jackson Thu, 19th Dec 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log

Ben Goodey is in his fifth season as captain of Fairford Rugby Club and in that time they have been on a steep upward curve. They’ve established themselves in the Gloucestershire divisions, won promotion to Gloucestershire One at the end of... Ben Goodey is in his fifth season as captain of Fairford Rugby Club and in that time they have been on a steep upward curve. They’ve established themselves in the Gloucestershire divisions, won promotion to Gloucestershire One at the end of... Ben Goodey is in his fifth season as captain of Fairford Rugby Club and in that time they have been on a steep upward curve. They’ve established themselves in the Gloucestershire divisions, won promotion to Gloucestershire One at the end of...

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Nov 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log

It’s fair to say that Ollie Gibson has made a pretty good impression at Cirencester Rugby Club. He has only very recently turned 24 and is in just his second season at the Gloucestershire One club, but he’s very quickly become one of... It’s fair to say that Ollie Gibson has made a pretty good impression at Cirencester Rugby Club. He has only very recently turned 24 and is in just his second season at the Gloucestershire One club, but he’s very quickly become one of... It’s fair to say that Ollie Gibson has made a pretty good impression at Cirencester Rugby Club. He has only very recently turned 24 and is in just his second season at the Gloucestershire One club, but he’s very quickly become one of...

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Sep 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log

Peter Willett is in his second season as captain of the men’s section at Cirencester Hockey Club and it’s a role that he is clearly enjoying. It’s a fairly new role at the club and all the signs are that it is working very well. ...Peter Willett is in his second season as captain of the men’s section at Cirencester Hockey Club and it’s a role that he is clearly enjoying. It’s a fairly new role at the club and all the signs are that it is working very well. ...Peter Willett is in his second season as captain of the men’s section at Cirencester Hockey Club and it’s a role that he is clearly enjoying. It’s a fairly new role at the club and all the signs are that it is working very well. ...

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Sep 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log

Linda Seaton is just over halfway through her year-long term as captain of the ladies’ section at Naunton Downs Golf Club. Ask her how it’s going and she gives The Local Answer the same reply that she gives any of the club’s lady...Linda Seaton is just over halfway through her year-long term as captain of the ladies’ section at Naunton Downs Golf Club. Ask her how it’s going and she gives The Local Answer the same reply that she gives any of the club’s lady...Linda Seaton is just over halfway through her year-long term as captain of the ladies’ section at Naunton Downs Golf Club. Ask her how it’s going and she gives The Local Answer the same reply that she gives any of the club’s lady...

Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jun 2019 at 11:30 Captain's Log

Nick Andrews has been playing golf for half his life. The men's captain at Naunton Downs Golf Club is 54 so he’s been playing for a long time now. It’s a sport he absolutely loves but, strangely, he admits he doesn’t really know...Nick Andrews has been playing golf for half his life. The men's captain at Naunton Downs Golf Club is 54 so he’s been playing for a long time now. It’s a sport he absolutely loves but, strangely, he admits he doesn’t really know...Nick Andrews has been playing golf for half his life. The men's captain at Naunton Downs Golf Club is 54 so he’s been playing for a long time now. It’s a sport he absolutely loves but, strangely, he admits he doesn’t really know...

Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Apr 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log

It’s probably fair to say that Alex Binnie has been fast-tracked into the captaincy of Cirencester Cricket Club. At the age of just 22 he is preparing for his second season in charge of the club which play in the Gloucestershire Division of...It’s probably fair to say that Alex Binnie has been fast-tracked into the captaincy of Cirencester Cricket Club. At the age of just 22 he is preparing for his second season in charge of the club which play in the Gloucestershire Division of...It’s probably fair to say that Alex Binnie has been fast-tracked into the captaincy of Cirencester Cricket Club. At the age of just 22 he is preparing for his second season in charge of the club which play in the Gloucestershire Division of...

Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Apr 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log

“These are exciting times.” Those are the words of Bourton Vale Cricket Club captain Charlie Garratt as he looks ahead to the new season. And it’s easy to see why there is such optimism at a club whose flagship side play in the...“These are exciting times.” Those are the words of Bourton Vale Cricket Club captain Charlie Garratt as he looks ahead to the new season. And it’s easy to see why there is such optimism at a club whose flagship side play in the...“These are exciting times.” Those are the words of Bourton Vale Cricket Club captain Charlie Garratt as he looks ahead to the new season. And it’s easy to see why there is such optimism at a club whose flagship side play in the...

Roger Jackson Wed, 27th Mar 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log

Steve Aldridge first played for Moreton-in-Marsh Bowling Club in the mid-1980s. That’s a long time ago, of course, in the days when Maggie Thatcher was the country’s PM – and yes, Europe was a big issue in those days as well!...Steve Aldridge first played for Moreton-in-Marsh Bowling Club in the mid-1980s. That’s a long time ago, of course, in the days when Maggie Thatcher was the country’s PM – and yes, Europe was a big issue in those days as well!...Steve Aldridge first played for Moreton-in-Marsh Bowling Club in the mid-1980s. That’s a long time ago, of course, in the days when Maggie Thatcher was the country’s PM – and yes, Europe was a big issue in those days as well!...

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Feb 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log

“It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done.” That’s Elaine Chapman talking about her decision to join Running Somewhere Else, the popular running club based in Cirencester. And it’s fair to say that the club...“It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done.” That’s Elaine Chapman talking about her decision to join Running Somewhere Else, the popular running club based in Cirencester. And it’s fair to say that the club...“It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done.” That’s Elaine Chapman talking about her decision to join Running Somewhere Else, the popular running club based in Cirencester. And it’s fair to say that the club...

Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Jan 2018 at 09:00 Captain's Log

David Soar is one of life’s achievers. He worked in a variety of top jobs for British Airways for 33 years, played rugby at a very decent level, has realised a dream by living in France and has captained two golf clubs. The 72-year-old has...David Soar is one of life’s achievers. He worked in a variety of top jobs for British Airways for 33 years, played rugby at a very decent level, has realised a dream by living in France and has captained two golf clubs. The 72-year-old has...David Soar is one of life’s achievers. He worked in a variety of top jobs for British Airways for 33 years, played rugby at a very decent level, has realised a dream by living in France and has captained two golf clubs. The 72-year-old has...

Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Jan 2018 at 09:00 Mother & Daughter

Nadine Brown doesn’t do anything by halves. If she’s going to do something – in this case running – she’s clearly the type of person who likes to do it properly. The 31-year-old only took up running in April 2016...Nadine Brown doesn’t do anything by halves. If she’s going to do something – in this case running – she’s clearly the type of person who likes to do it properly. The 31-year-old only took up running in April 2016...Nadine Brown doesn’t do anything by halves. If she’s going to do something – in this case running – she’s clearly the type of person who likes to do it properly. The 31-year-old only took up running in April 2016...

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log

Will McCarthy has moved ‘upstairs’ at Cirencester Rugby Club. And no, the Gloucester Premier club have not built a second tier on their clubhouse at The Whiteway. It’s just that McCarthy has taken on the role of non-playing...Will McCarthy has moved ‘upstairs’ at Cirencester Rugby Club. And no, the Gloucester Premier club have not built a second tier on their clubhouse at The Whiteway. It’s just that McCarthy has taken on the role of non-playing...Will McCarthy has moved ‘upstairs’ at Cirencester Rugby Club. And no, the Gloucester Premier club have not built a second tier on their clubhouse at The Whiteway. It’s just that McCarthy has taken on the role of non-playing...

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log

Don’t be surprised to see Daisy Wheeler break into a gallop in Chipping Campden Hockey Club’s midfield this season. That’s because as well as being captain of the West Clubs’ Women’s League Severn Division One side,...Don’t be surprised to see Daisy Wheeler break into a gallop in Chipping Campden Hockey Club’s midfield this season. That’s because as well as being captain of the West Clubs’ Women’s League Severn Division One side,...Don’t be surprised to see Daisy Wheeler break into a gallop in Chipping Campden Hockey Club’s midfield this season. That’s because as well as being captain of the West Clubs’ Women’s League Severn Division One side,...

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Mother & Daughter

Sarah Evans was one of the founder members of Cirencester Netball Club. Now her daughter Abbie, 15, is reaping the rewards of mum’s hard work as she makes her way in the sport. Sarah, who is Cirencester born and bred, told the Local...Sarah Evans was one of the founder members of Cirencester Netball Club. Now her daughter Abbie, 15, is reaping the rewards of mum’s hard work as she makes her way in the sport. Sarah, who is Cirencester born and bred, told the Local...Sarah Evans was one of the founder members of Cirencester Netball Club. Now her daughter Abbie, 15, is reaping the rewards of mum’s hard work as she makes her way in the sport. Sarah, who is Cirencester born and bred, told the Local...