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Roger Jackson Wed, 22nd May 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log

When Peter Meadowcroft met his wife-to-be it changed his life. And while that may be obvious, it wasn’t just his personal life because his sporting life went in a different direction as well. That’s because his then future... When Peter Meadowcroft met his wife-to-be it changed his life. And while that may be obvious, it wasn’t just his personal life because his sporting life went in a different direction as well. That’s because his then future... When Peter Meadowcroft met his wife-to-be it changed his life. And while that may be obvious, it wasn’t just his personal life because his sporting life went in a different direction as well. That’s because his then future...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th Apr 2019 at 09:30 Captain's Log

It’s fair to say that Dumbleton Cricket Club play at one of the premier grounds in the county and probably the country. Set in glorious countryside in front of the imposing Dumbleton Hall just nine miles east of Tewkesbury, it is the perfect...It’s fair to say that Dumbleton Cricket Club play at one of the premier grounds in the county and probably the country. Set in glorious countryside in front of the imposing Dumbleton Hall just nine miles east of Tewkesbury, it is the perfect...It’s fair to say that Dumbleton Cricket Club play at one of the premier grounds in the county and probably the country. Set in glorious countryside in front of the imposing Dumbleton Hall just nine miles east of Tewkesbury, it is the perfect...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th Apr 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log

James Allcoat will lead Tewkesbury Cricket Club for a second season after taking over from his brother Tom at the start of the 2018 campaign. As you’d expect it was a pretty smooth handover as the club enjoyed another solid season in...James Allcoat will lead Tewkesbury Cricket Club for a second season after taking over from his brother Tom at the start of the 2018 campaign. As you’d expect it was a pretty smooth handover as the club enjoyed another solid season in...James Allcoat will lead Tewkesbury Cricket Club for a second season after taking over from his brother Tom at the start of the 2018 campaign. As you’d expect it was a pretty smooth handover as the club enjoyed another solid season in...

Roger Jackson Sat, 23rd Feb 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log

If you get the chance to go to Newlands on a Sunday afternoon, there’s every chance that you’ll be impressed not only by the excellent new artificial grass pitch at Cheltenham Tigers but also by the standard of rugby being played on it. ...If you get the chance to go to Newlands on a Sunday afternoon, there’s every chance that you’ll be impressed not only by the excellent new artificial grass pitch at Cheltenham Tigers but also by the standard of rugby being played on it. ...If you get the chance to go to Newlands on a Sunday afternoon, there’s every chance that you’ll be impressed not only by the excellent new artificial grass pitch at Cheltenham Tigers but also by the standard of rugby being played on it. ...

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Feb 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log

Frank Nolan, the new captain of Tewkesbury Park Golf Club, is a sensible bloke. When he was invited to become the club’s vice-captain – golf captains always spend a year as someone else’s deputy before becoming the main man...Frank Nolan, the new captain of Tewkesbury Park Golf Club, is a sensible bloke. When he was invited to become the club’s vice-captain – golf captains always spend a year as someone else’s deputy before becoming the main man...Frank Nolan, the new captain of Tewkesbury Park Golf Club, is a sensible bloke. When he was invited to become the club’s vice-captain – golf captains always spend a year as someone else’s deputy before becoming the main man...

Roger Jackson Fri, 23rd Nov 2018 at 09:00 Captain's Log

If someone said that Cheltenham North have been boxing clever this season they’d be right. That’s because once Damien Dinwiddy took over as captain there was a noticeable upturn in the club’s fortunes, and their improved run of...If someone said that Cheltenham North have been boxing clever this season they’d be right. That’s because once Damien Dinwiddy took over as captain there was a noticeable upturn in the club’s fortunes, and their improved run of...If someone said that Cheltenham North have been boxing clever this season they’d be right. That’s because once Damien Dinwiddy took over as captain there was a noticeable upturn in the club’s fortunes, and their improved run of...

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jul 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log

It’s generally accepted that film sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original. Think Jaws 2, Hangover II or even more recently T2 Trainspotting. Things just aren’t as good second time around. However, that is not the case... It’s generally accepted that film sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original. Think Jaws 2, Hangover II or even more recently T2 Trainspotting. Things just aren’t as good second time around. However, that is not the case... It’s generally accepted that film sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original. Think Jaws 2, Hangover II or even more recently T2 Trainspotting. Things just aren’t as good second time around. However, that is not the case...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Captain's Log

What began as a holiday romance developed into a full-blown love affair that has continued for more than 30 years. Margaret Davies started playing bowls at the age of 13 or 14 when she went on family holidays near Lowestoft. She played every year...What began as a holiday romance developed into a full-blown love affair that has continued for more than 30 years. Margaret Davies started playing bowls at the age of 13 or 14 when she went on family holidays near Lowestoft. She played every year...What began as a holiday romance developed into a full-blown love affair that has continued for more than 30 years. Margaret Davies started playing bowls at the age of 13 or 14 when she went on family holidays near Lowestoft. She played every year...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Captain's Log

It’s a good job that Scott Tremain isn’t the type to get carried away too easily otherwise he might think that this cricket captaincy malarkey is a piece of cake. The 26-year-old is in his first season as Dumbleton skipper and their...It’s a good job that Scott Tremain isn’t the type to get carried away too easily otherwise he might think that this cricket captaincy malarkey is a piece of cake. The 26-year-old is in his first season as Dumbleton skipper and their...It’s a good job that Scott Tremain isn’t the type to get carried away too easily otherwise he might think that this cricket captaincy malarkey is a piece of cake. The 26-year-old is in his first season as Dumbleton skipper and their...