Sport

Cycling: Unsung Hero: Jim Riches, Royal Dean Forest Cycling Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Dec 2017 at 09:00

“I’ve just bought myself another bike,” said Jim Riches. Nothing too unusual about that, of course, except that the president of the Royal Dean Forest Cycling Club is 82. And whisper it quietly, but the new acquisition is an...“I’ve just bought myself another bike,” said Jim Riches. Nothing too unusual about that, of course, except that the president of the Royal Dean Forest Cycling Club is 82. And whisper it quietly, but the new acquisition is an...“I’ve just bought myself another bike,” said Jim Riches. Nothing too unusual about that, of course, except that the president of the Royal Dean Forest Cycling Club is 82. And whisper it quietly, but the new acquisition is an...

Rugby Union: Hartpury expect few Christmas gifts from Jersey Reds

Contributed Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 12:00

Hartpury are back in Greene King IPA Championship action this Friday night when they visit Jersey Reds. Jersey have been in decent form recently with big home-and-away wins over another Championship side, London Scottish, in the British & Irish...Hartpury are back in Greene King IPA Championship action this Friday night when they visit Jersey Reds. Jersey have been in decent form recently with big home-and-away wins over another Championship side, London Scottish, in the British & Irish...Hartpury are back in Greene King IPA Championship action this Friday night when they visit Jersey Reds. Jersey have been in decent form recently with big home-and-away wins over another Championship side, London Scottish, in the British & Irish...

Cricket: Rising Star: Chloe Skelton, Gloucestershire under-17s

Football: Broadwell Amateurs are flying high after impressive win at Frampton United

Contributed Mon, 18th Dec 2017 at 11:20

Broadwell Amateurs moved into the top four of the County League with an impressive 3-1 win at Frampton United. The visitors stunned the home side with two goals in the opening 10 minutes at the Bell Field. They were ahead after just two minutes...Broadwell Amateurs moved into the top four of the County League with an impressive 3-1 win at Frampton United. The visitors stunned the home side with two goals in the opening 10 minutes at the Bell Field. They were ahead after just two minutes...Broadwell Amateurs moved into the top four of the County League with an impressive 3-1 win at Frampton United. The visitors stunned the home side with two goals in the opening 10 minutes at the Bell Field. They were ahead after just two minutes...

Rugby Union: Hartpury heading for Ulster in upbeat mood, says coach Jonny Goodridge

Contributed Thu, 14th Dec 2017 at 14:10

Hartpury will quickly renew their acquaintance with Ulster A this weekend after their previous British & Irish Cup encounter last Saturday ended in defeat to a try scored in the final play. However, there was some cause for optimism even though...Hartpury will quickly renew their acquaintance with Ulster A this weekend after their previous British & Irish Cup encounter last Saturday ended in defeat to a try scored in the final play. However, there was some cause for optimism even though...Hartpury will quickly renew their acquaintance with Ulster A this weekend after their previous British & Irish Cup encounter last Saturday ended in defeat to a try scored in the final play. However, there was some cause for optimism even though...

Football: Lydbrook Athletic duo’s remarkable loyalty recognised by GFA

Roger Jackson Tue, 12th Dec 2017 at 11:50

It’s often said that there is no loyalty in football and while that may be true at some levels of the game, that’s certainly not the case with two true Lydbrook Athletic stalwarts. John Price and Pat Brain have both served the club...It’s often said that there is no loyalty in football and while that may be true at some levels of the game, that’s certainly not the case with two true Lydbrook Athletic stalwarts. John Price and Pat Brain have both served the club...It’s often said that there is no loyalty in football and while that may be true at some levels of the game, that’s certainly not the case with two true Lydbrook Athletic stalwarts. John Price and Pat Brain have both served the club...

Rugby Union: Hartpury ready to take on the Irish in B&I Cup

Contributed Fri, 8th Dec 2017 at 10:50

The British and Irish Cup competition returns to Hartpury this weekend with the visit of Ulster ‘A’ to the Gillman’s Ground. Hartpury are winless after two rounds of the cup so far while the visitors have one cup win to their...The British and Irish Cup competition returns to Hartpury this weekend with the visit of Ulster ‘A’ to the Gillman’s Ground. Hartpury are winless after two rounds of the cup so far while the visitors have one cup win to their...The British and Irish Cup competition returns to Hartpury this weekend with the visit of Ulster ‘A’ to the Gillman’s Ground. Hartpury are winless after two rounds of the cup so far while the visitors have one cup win to their...

Rugby Union: Injury-hit Hartpury hope to bounce back to winning ways against Ealing Trailfinders

Contributed Fri, 1st Dec 2017 at 09:00

“Pretty stretched.” That was the verdict of Hartpury director of rugby John Barnes when asked about playing resources for Saturday’s home fixture against Ealing Trailfinders. The Londoners are one of the last sides against which...“Pretty stretched.” That was the verdict of Hartpury director of rugby John Barnes when asked about playing resources for Saturday’s home fixture against Ealing Trailfinders. The Londoners are one of the last sides against which...“Pretty stretched.” That was the verdict of Hartpury director of rugby John Barnes when asked about playing resources for Saturday’s home fixture against Ealing Trailfinders. The Londoners are one of the last sides against which...

Swimming: Lydney go to great lengths to encourage all their swimmers

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Anyone who watches Strictly Come Dancing on a Saturday evening will know that the pay-off line at the end of each show delivered by presenters Tess Daley and Claudia Winkleman is “keep dancing!” You can imagine a similar message would...Anyone who watches Strictly Come Dancing on a Saturday evening will know that the pay-off line at the end of each show delivered by presenters Tess Daley and Claudia Winkleman is “keep dancing!” You can imagine a similar message would...Anyone who watches Strictly Come Dancing on a Saturday evening will know that the pay-off line at the end of each show delivered by presenters Tess Daley and Claudia Winkleman is “keep dancing!” You can imagine a similar message would...

Football: Harrow Hill are proud to be a community club

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

It’s been said for many years now that money talks in football and that’s certainly not something that Ken Mason would disagree with. Mason, 57 has been treasurer of Harrow Hill Football Club for “30-odd years” combining the...It’s been said for many years now that money talks in football and that’s certainly not something that Ken Mason would disagree with. Mason, 57 has been treasurer of Harrow Hill Football Club for “30-odd years” combining the...It’s been said for many years now that money talks in football and that’s certainly not something that Ken Mason would disagree with. Mason, 57 has been treasurer of Harrow Hill Football Club for “30-odd years” combining the...

Netball: Severn Stars Netball Club have got plenty to shout about

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

“We did better than England’s rugby team!” And no, those aren’t the words of an all-conquering All Black or a Welsh rugby supporter from the 1970s, they are the words of Severn Stars netball player Tracy Frankland, who also...“We did better than England’s rugby team!” And no, those aren’t the words of an all-conquering All Black or a Welsh rugby supporter from the 1970s, they are the words of Severn Stars netball player Tracy Frankland, who also...“We did better than England’s rugby team!” And no, those aren’t the words of an all-conquering All Black or a Welsh rugby supporter from the 1970s, they are the words of Severn Stars netball player Tracy Frankland, who also...

Rugby Union: Rising Star: Joe Tingle, Drybrook Rugby Club

Football: We’re all looking forward to game against Cheltenham Town, says Forest Green striker Christian Doidge

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00

The first ever Football League clash between two Gloucestershire teams, a bumper crowd and everything to play for – it doesn’t get much better than that. Saturday 25th November has been ringed in the diaries of Forest Green and...The first ever Football League clash between two Gloucestershire teams, a bumper crowd and everything to play for – it doesn’t get much better than that. Saturday 25th November has been ringed in the diaries of Forest Green and...The first ever Football League clash between two Gloucestershire teams, a bumper crowd and everything to play for – it doesn’t get much better than that. Saturday 25th November has been ringed in the diaries of Forest Green and...

Equestrian: Life size bronze sculpture of Olympic hero Valegro planned for Newent

Contributed Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 11:30

The Newent Initiative Trust is celebrating a grant of £2,000 from the Honourable Company of Gloucestershire. The grant will go towards the creation of a life size bronze sculpture of Newent’s Olympic dressage champion Valegro,comm to...The Newent Initiative Trust is celebrating a grant of £2,000 from the Honourable Company of Gloucestershire. The grant will go towards the creation of a life size bronze sculpture of Newent’s Olympic dressage champion Valegro,comm to...The Newent Initiative Trust is celebrating a grant of £2,000 from the Honourable Company of Gloucestershire. The grant will go towards the creation of a life size bronze sculpture of Newent’s Olympic dressage champion Valegro,comm to...