Sport

Tennis: Bourton Vale turn up the heat in Gloucestershire Winter League

Roger Jackson Thu, 19th Dec 2019 at 09:00

The rackets in this photo are a bit of a giveaway otherwise you could be forgiven for thinking that this fab four, wrapped up in gloves and coats, are about to embark on a hike around the Cotswolds. In fact, they are preparing for a game of... The rackets in this photo are a bit of a giveaway otherwise you could be forgiven for thinking that this fab four, wrapped up in gloves and coats, are about to embark on a hike around the Cotswolds. In fact, they are preparing for a game of... The rackets in this photo are a bit of a giveaway otherwise you could be forgiven for thinking that this fab four, wrapped up in gloves and coats, are about to embark on a hike around the Cotswolds. In fact, they are preparing for a game of...

Equestrian: Danni Dunn sets sights on Olympic Games in Paris in 2024

Roger Jackson Thu, 19th Dec 2019 at 09:00

Danni Dunn was centre stage at a special event at Cirencester Town Football Club not so long ago. The event – a gala evening – was organised by Danni and Julie Abbley, the wife of Cirencester Town chairman Steve Abbley, but despite the... Danni Dunn was centre stage at a special event at Cirencester Town Football Club not so long ago. The event – a gala evening – was organised by Danni and Julie Abbley, the wife of Cirencester Town chairman Steve Abbley, but despite the... Danni Dunn was centre stage at a special event at Cirencester Town Football Club not so long ago. The event – a gala evening – was organised by Danni and Julie Abbley, the wife of Cirencester Town chairman Steve Abbley, but despite the...

Football: Cheltenham Town hero John Brough named as new Cirencester Town manager

Roger Jackson Wed, 4th Dec 2019 at 15:30

John Brough is the new manager of Cirencester Town Football Club. He takes over from former boss Charlie Griffin who left the Southern League Division One South club at the end of last month. Brough is a former Cheltenham Town hero, who played a... John Brough is the new manager of Cirencester Town Football Club. He takes over from former boss Charlie Griffin who left the Southern League Division One South club at the end of last month. Brough is a former Cheltenham Town hero, who played a... John Brough is the new manager of Cirencester Town Football Club. He takes over from former boss Charlie Griffin who left the Southern League Division One South club at the end of last month. Brough is a former Cheltenham Town hero, who played a...

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Ollie Gibson, Cirencester Rugby Club

Football: South Cerney Youth Football Club are a big success story

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Nov 2019 at 09:00

Football is very popular with the youngsters in South Cerney, very popular. And that’s down in large part to the hugely successful South Cerney Youth Football Club, who have been in existence for some 13 years. And they have grown at an... Football is very popular with the youngsters in South Cerney, very popular. And that’s down in large part to the hugely successful South Cerney Youth Football Club, who have been in existence for some 13 years. And they have grown at an... Football is very popular with the youngsters in South Cerney, very popular. And that’s down in large part to the hugely successful South Cerney Youth Football Club, who have been in existence for some 13 years. And they have grown at an...

Duathlon: Fiona Carter sets marathon best a day after 112-mile cycle ride

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Nov 2019 at 09:00

So how do you like to celebrate your birthday? A meal out with friends perhaps, maybe a party at home or even a holiday abroad – they are just three of many possibilities and all are good fun. Fiona Carter, who turned 50 at the end of... So how do you like to celebrate your birthday? A meal out with friends perhaps, maybe a party at home or even a holiday abroad – they are just three of many possibilities and all are good fun. Fiona Carter, who turned 50 at the end of... So how do you like to celebrate your birthday? A meal out with friends perhaps, maybe a party at home or even a holiday abroad – they are just three of many possibilities and all are good fun. Fiona Carter, who turned 50 at the end of...

Rugby Union: Fairford head to North Bristol looking for won Gloucestershire One win bonus

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Nov 2019 at 12:50

Captain Ben Goodey is fit and firing and ready to lead Fairford’s charge as they go looking for win number six in Gloucestershire One this season. They travel to bottom-of-the-table North Bristol tomorrow in good heart after winning five and... Captain Ben Goodey is fit and firing and ready to lead Fairford’s charge as they go looking for win number six in Gloucestershire One this season. They travel to bottom-of-the-table North Bristol tomorrow in good heart after winning five and... Captain Ben Goodey is fit and firing and ready to lead Fairford’s charge as they go looking for win number six in Gloucestershire One this season. They travel to bottom-of-the-table North Bristol tomorrow in good heart after winning five and...

Running: Cirencester Athletics Club member Leigh Guilbert raises more than £3,000 for Alzheimer’s Research after New York Marathon run

Roger Jackson Tue, 5th Nov 2019 at 11:20

Cirencester Athletics Club member Leigh Guilbert has just completed the final leg of a three-part personal challenge – and some challenge it was too. That’s because he has just run the New York Marathon – he finished in five... Cirencester Athletics Club member Leigh Guilbert has just completed the final leg of a three-part personal challenge – and some challenge it was too. That’s because he has just run the New York Marathon – he finished in five... Cirencester Athletics Club member Leigh Guilbert has just completed the final leg of a three-part personal challenge – and some challenge it was too. That’s because he has just run the New York Marathon – he finished in five...

Triathlon: Why Kate Sackett of Cirencester Athletics and Triathlon Club has had a busy few weeks

Roger Jackson Fri, 25th Oct 2019 at 09:00

Kate Sackett had had a pretty momentous few days when she spoke to The Local Answer. She was still recovering after completing her first ‘proper’ Ironman and only a matter of days after that gruelling event she became a grandma for the... Kate Sackett had had a pretty momentous few days when she spoke to The Local Answer. She was still recovering after completing her first ‘proper’ Ironman and only a matter of days after that gruelling event she became a grandma for the... Kate Sackett had had a pretty momentous few days when she spoke to The Local Answer. She was still recovering after completing her first ‘proper’ Ironman and only a matter of days after that gruelling event she became a grandma for the...

Rugby Union: Cirencester hoping to make it three wins out of five when they travel to Gordon League

Roger Jackson Wed, 16th Oct 2019 at 09:00

Cirencester travel to Gordon League on Saturday looking to build on their 26-18 win against Gloucester Old Boys. That win was 10 days ago – they had a free Saturday on the weekend just gone – and it was a victory that lifted them to... Cirencester travel to Gordon League on Saturday looking to build on their 26-18 win against Gloucester Old Boys. That win was 10 days ago – they had a free Saturday on the weekend just gone – and it was a victory that lifted them to... Cirencester travel to Gordon League on Saturday looking to build on their 26-18 win against Gloucester Old Boys. That win was 10 days ago – they had a free Saturday on the weekend just gone – and it was a victory that lifted them to...

Snooker: World snooker star Neil Robertson would have been impressed by the ‘splendid village’ of Barnsley just outside Cirencester

Roger Jackson Mon, 7th Oct 2019 at 11:40

Neil Robertson would have found himself in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds had he made it all the way to Barnsley in Gloucestershire at the end of last week. It’s been well documented that the one-time world snooker champion put the... Neil Robertson would have found himself in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds had he made it all the way to Barnsley in Gloucestershire at the end of last week. It’s been well documented that the one-time world snooker champion put the... Neil Robertson would have found himself in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds had he made it all the way to Barnsley in Gloucestershire at the end of last week. It’s been well documented that the one-time world snooker champion put the...

Hockey: Captain’s Log: Peter Willett, Cirencester Hockey Club

Golf: Captain’s Log: Linda Seaton, Naunton Downs Golf Club

Swimming: Rising Star: Alex Cohoon, Cirencester Swimming Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Sep 2019 at 09:00

Alex Cohoon has just turned 17 and already stands at 6ft 4in. That’s a great size if you’re a swimmer, of course, and young Alex is a very, very good swimmer. And there’s every likelihood that he hasn’t finished growing yet...Alex Cohoon has just turned 17 and already stands at 6ft 4in. That’s a great size if you’re a swimmer, of course, and young Alex is a very, very good swimmer. And there’s every likelihood that he hasn’t finished growing yet...Alex Cohoon has just turned 17 and already stands at 6ft 4in. That’s a great size if you’re a swimmer, of course, and young Alex is a very, very good swimmer. And there’s every likelihood that he hasn’t finished growing yet...