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Cricket: Jack Brixey hits 146 as Tewkesbury beat Apperley

Roger Jackson Tue, 30th May 2017 at 10:50

Roger Jackson 30/05/2017

Tewkesbury opener Jack Brixey was at his brutal best on Saturday, scoring 146 to help his side secure a resounding 123-run victory over Apperley at Swilgate.

Apperley skipper...Tewkesbury opener Jack Brixey was at his brutal best on Saturday, scoring 146 to help his side secure a resounding 123-run victory over Apperley at Swilgate.

Apperley skipper Luke Smith won the toss and, after the overnight rain, had no hesitation in asking the home side to bat first.

However, the...Tewkesbury opener Jack Brixey was at his brutal best on Saturday, scoring 146 to help his side secure a resounding 123-run victory over Apperley at Swilgate.

Apperley skipper Luke Smith won the toss and, after the overnight rain, had no hesitation in asking the home side to bat first.

However, the Tewkesbury opening pair of Brixey and James...

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Bowls: Captain’s Log: Margaret Davies, Bishop’s Cleeve Bowling Club

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...

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Cricket: Unsung Hero: Gwyn Williams, Tewkesbury Cricket Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Unsung Hero

If a cricket club’s success is dependent on how vibrant its junior section is then Tewkesbury should have a bright future. That’s because the man in charge of their youth set-up, junior coordinator Gwyn Williams, is doing an...If a cricket club’s success is dependent on how vibrant its junior section is then Tewkesbury should have a bright future. That’s because the man in charge of their youth set-up, junior coordinator Gwyn Williams, is doing an...If a cricket club’s success is dependent on how vibrant its junior section is then Tewkesbury should have a bright future. That’s because the man in charge of their youth set-up, junior coordinator Gwyn Williams, is doing an...

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Golf: Nigel Day is loving life at Sherdons Golf Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00

Nigel Day remembers when Sherdons Golf Club was being built in the 1990s. It was just a long drive away from where he lived and worked in Tewkesbury. Now he is one of the driving forces behind the growth of the 9-hole club which has recently come...Nigel Day remembers when Sherdons Golf Club was being built in the 1990s. It was just a long drive away from where he lived and worked in Tewkesbury. Now he is one of the driving forces behind the growth of the 9-hole club which has recently come...Nigel Day remembers when Sherdons Golf Club was being built in the 1990s. It was just a long drive away from where he lived and worked in Tewkesbury. Now he is one of the driving forces behind the growth of the 9-hole club which has recently come...

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Cricket: Captain’s Log: Scott Tremain, Dumbleton Cricket Club

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...

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Bowls: Overbury Bowling Club make flying start to the new season

Roger Jackson Tue, 23rd May 2017 at 14:00

Overbury Bowling Club went into the new season with high hopes but even they are exceeding their expectations with their current run of success. So says vice-chairman Mike Mace, who contacted The Local Answer to highlight just some of their... Overbury Bowling Club went into the new season with high hopes but even they are exceeding their expectations with their current run of success. So says vice-chairman Mike Mace, who contacted The Local Answer to highlight just some of their... Overbury Bowling Club went into the new season with high hopes but even they are exceeding their expectations with their current run of success. So says vice-chairman Mike Mace, who contacted The Local Answer to highlight just some of their...

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Running: Stuart Holloway wins this year’s Tewkesbury Half Marathon

Roger Jackson Mon, 15th May 2017 at 15:00

Stuart Holloway raced to victory in the Tewkesbury Half Marathon yesterday. The City of Salisbury runner clocked an impressive one hour, 10 minutes, 44 seconds to finish more than half a minute ahead of his nearest rival. It is the fastest... Stuart Holloway raced to victory in the Tewkesbury Half Marathon yesterday. The City of Salisbury runner clocked an impressive one hour, 10 minutes, 44 seconds to finish more than half a minute ahead of his nearest rival. It is the fastest... Stuart Holloway raced to victory in the Tewkesbury Half Marathon yesterday. The City of Salisbury runner clocked an impressive one hour, 10 minutes, 44 seconds to finish more than half a minute ahead of his nearest rival. It is the fastest...

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Running: It’s all systems go for Sunday’s Tewkesbury Half Marathon

Roger Jackson Wed, 10th May 2017 at 13:30

About 1,000 runners will be on the starting line when the Tewkesbury Half Marathon gets under way on Sunday at 10am. Among them will be 74-year-old Eileen Hieron, from Dursley AC, who will be running her first half marathon. Not that she will... About 1,000 runners will be on the starting line when the Tewkesbury Half Marathon gets under way on Sunday at 10am. Among them will be 74-year-old Eileen Hieron, from Dursley AC, who will be running her first half marathon. Not that she will... About 1,000 runners will be on the starting line when the Tewkesbury Half Marathon gets under way on Sunday at 10am. Among them will be 74-year-old Eileen Hieron, from Dursley AC, who will be running her first half marathon. Not that she will...

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Rugby Union: Cheltenham North Rugby Club are looking upwards

Roger Jackson Mon, 1st May 2017 at 11:50

Cheltenham North Rugby Club are getting ready to go up in the world. That’s because they expect to start work next year on converting their single-story clubhouse at Stoke Orchard into a two-storey building. If planning permission is granted...Cheltenham North Rugby Club are getting ready to go up in the world. That’s because they expect to start work next year on converting their single-story clubhouse at Stoke Orchard into a two-storey building. If planning permission is granted...Cheltenham North Rugby Club are getting ready to go up in the world. That’s because they expect to start work next year on converting their single-story clubhouse at Stoke Orchard into a two-storey building. If planning permission is granted...

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Cricket: Jack Brixey hits 146 as Tewkesbury beat Apperley

Bowls: Captain’s Log: Margaret Davies, Bishop’s Cleeve Bowling Club

Cricket: Unsung Hero: Gwyn Williams, Tewkesbury Cricket Club

Golf: Nigel Day is loving life at Sherdons Golf Club

Cricket: Captain’s Log: Scott Tremain, Dumbleton Cricket Club

Bowls: Overbury Bowling Club make flying start to the new season

Running: Stuart Holloway wins this year’s Tewkesbury Half Marathon

Running: It’s all systems go for Sunday’s Tewkesbury Half Marathon

Rugby Union: Cheltenham North Rugby Club are looking upwards