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Rugby Union: Unsung Hero: Adrian Wakefield, Cheltenham North Rugby Club

Cricket: Tasmania pace bowler Ash Woodhead has key role at Tewkesbury Cricket Club

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Apr 2017 at 12:20

Tewkesbury’s new overseas cricketer will have to come to terms with English conditions quickly if he is to make an early impact at the club. Ash Woodhead, from Tasmania, is a fast bowler who can bat a bit as well, says club chairman Andy...Tewkesbury’s new overseas cricketer will have to come to terms with English conditions quickly if he is to make an early impact at the club. Ash Woodhead, from Tasmania, is a fast bowler who can bat a bit as well, says club chairman Andy...Tewkesbury’s new overseas cricketer will have to come to terms with English conditions quickly if he is to make an early impact at the club. Ash Woodhead, from Tasmania, is a fast bowler who can bat a bit as well, says club chairman Andy...

Rugby Union: Cheltenham Rugby Club are much stronger than the league table shows, says Tom James

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Apr 2017 at 12:20

Tom James has put his body on the line for Cheltenham Rugby Club over the past few weeks. Nothing unusual about that, you might say, except that the director of rugby at the Western Counties North club retired from playing five years ago. The...Tom James has put his body on the line for Cheltenham Rugby Club over the past few weeks. Nothing unusual about that, you might say, except that the director of rugby at the Western Counties North club retired from playing five years ago. The...Tom James has put his body on the line for Cheltenham Rugby Club over the past few weeks. Nothing unusual about that, you might say, except that the director of rugby at the Western Counties North club retired from playing five years ago. The...

Running: Tewkesbury Half Marathon is my favourite race, says Gloucester AC runner Chris Davis

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

Chris Davis has a special affinity with the Tewkesbury Half Marathon. It was where he ran his “first big race” in 2011 and where he set his personal best time of one hour 36 minutes four years later. Injuries have restricted him to...Chris Davis has a special affinity with the Tewkesbury Half Marathon. It was where he ran his “first big race” in 2011 and where he set his personal best time of one hour 36 minutes four years later. Injuries have restricted him to...Chris Davis has a special affinity with the Tewkesbury Half Marathon. It was where he ran his “first big race” in 2011 and where he set his personal best time of one hour 36 minutes four years later. Injuries have restricted him to...

Bowls: Tewkesbury Bowling Club are ready for the next chapter in 189-year history

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

As places to play sport go, there can't be too many better than Tewkesbury Bowling Club. Situated in Gander Lane, club members could almost be forgiven for losing focus as they gaze over the Vineyards to the imposing Abbey that dominates the...As places to play sport go, there can't be too many better than Tewkesbury Bowling Club. Situated in Gander Lane, club members could almost be forgiven for losing focus as they gaze over the Vineyards to the imposing Abbey that dominates the...As places to play sport go, there can't be too many better than Tewkesbury Bowling Club. Situated in Gander Lane, club members could almost be forgiven for losing focus as they gaze over the Vineyards to the imposing Abbey that dominates the...

Football: Q&A: My Sporting Life: Neil Howchin – Bishop’s Cleeve Colts, Charlton Rovers FC, Cheltenham Civil Service FC

Running: Ready, steady, go for the Tewkesbury Half Marathon on Sunday, May 14

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

Organisers of the Tewkesbury Half Marathon are hoping that as many 1,000 runners will be under starter’s orders for this year’s spectacular. That will be up 200 on the number who lined up last year which in turn was 200 more than in...Organisers of the Tewkesbury Half Marathon are hoping that as many 1,000 runners will be under starter’s orders for this year’s spectacular. That will be up 200 on the number who lined up last year which in turn was 200 more than in...Organisers of the Tewkesbury Half Marathon are hoping that as many 1,000 runners will be under starter’s orders for this year’s spectacular. That will be up 200 on the number who lined up last year which in turn was 200 more than in...

Running: Cheltenham resident Suzanne Bennett has caught the running bug ahead of Tewkesbury Half Marathon

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

Much like Forrest Gump in the 1990s, Suzanne Bennett says she has “an overwhelming urge to keep on running”. However, unlike Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks in the multi award-winning 1994 comedy-drama, Suzanne will not be running...Much like Forrest Gump in the 1990s, Suzanne Bennett says she has “an overwhelming urge to keep on running”. However, unlike Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks in the multi award-winning 1994 comedy-drama, Suzanne will not be running...Much like Forrest Gump in the 1990s, Suzanne Bennett says she has “an overwhelming urge to keep on running”. However, unlike Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks in the multi award-winning 1994 comedy-drama, Suzanne will not be running...

Football: Why it’s ‘like Christmas Day every day’ for Bishop’s Cleeve Football Club manager Steve Cleal

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

Steve Cleal is living the dream. The Bishop’s Cleeve-born and bred man who still lives in the village is managing the football club he loves – and he’s doing a very good job of it. Cleal has been in charge at Bishop’s Cleeve...Steve Cleal is living the dream. The Bishop’s Cleeve-born and bred man who still lives in the village is managing the football club he loves – and he’s doing a very good job of it. Cleal has been in charge at Bishop’s Cleeve...Steve Cleal is living the dream. The Bishop’s Cleeve-born and bred man who still lives in the village is managing the football club he loves – and he’s doing a very good job of it. Cleal has been in charge at Bishop’s Cleeve...

Rugby Union: Why Cheltenham North team boss Malcolm Kedward has miles of smiles

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

It’s not been a vintage season by Cheltenham North’s standards – but team manager Malcolm Kedward has still loved every minute of it. That’s because the club he has served for 50 years is back playing in the Gloucestershire...It’s not been a vintage season by Cheltenham North’s standards – but team manager Malcolm Kedward has still loved every minute of it. That’s because the club he has served for 50 years is back playing in the Gloucestershire...It’s not been a vintage season by Cheltenham North’s standards – but team manager Malcolm Kedward has still loved every minute of it. That’s because the club he has served for 50 years is back playing in the Gloucestershire...