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Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Stuart Gourlay, Cheltenham North Rugby Club

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Joel Bond, Tewkesbury Rugby Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Dec 2017 at 09:00

Joel Bond has one eye on the future even though in rugby terms he is starting to get on a bit. The Tewkesbury Rugby Club captain hits the big ‘three-O’ tomorrow but is part of a progressive leadership group that is trying to revive the...Joel Bond has one eye on the future even though in rugby terms he is starting to get on a bit. The Tewkesbury Rugby Club captain hits the big ‘three-O’ tomorrow but is part of a progressive leadership group that is trying to revive the...Joel Bond has one eye on the future even though in rugby terms he is starting to get on a bit. The Tewkesbury Rugby Club captain hits the big ‘three-O’ tomorrow but is part of a progressive leadership group that is trying to revive the...

Rugby Union: It’s all systems go as Cheltenham North prepare to start work on clubhouse in March next year

Roger Jackson Wed, 6th Dec 2017 at 11:50

Work is set to start on Cheltenham North’s clubhouse in March next year, chairman Paul Balmer has confirmed. Planning permission has now been granted to convert their single-storey home at Stoke Orchard into a two-storey building. “I...Work is set to start on Cheltenham North’s clubhouse in March next year, chairman Paul Balmer has confirmed. Planning permission has now been granted to convert their single-storey home at Stoke Orchard into a two-storey building. “I...Work is set to start on Cheltenham North’s clubhouse in March next year, chairman Paul Balmer has confirmed. Planning permission has now been granted to convert their single-storey home at Stoke Orchard into a two-storey building. “I...

Football: Unsung Hero – Marc Lane, Tewkesbury Town Football Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00

Look up the definition of the word ‘addict’ and one of several explanations given is “an enthusiastic devotee of a specified thing or activity”. That’s a definition that could be used to describe Marc Lane’s...Look up the definition of the word ‘addict’ and one of several explanations given is “an enthusiastic devotee of a specified thing or activity”. That’s a definition that could be used to describe Marc Lane’s...Look up the definition of the word ‘addict’ and one of several explanations given is “an enthusiastic devotee of a specified thing or activity”. That’s a definition that could be used to describe Marc Lane’s...

Rugby Union: Turf cutting ceremony is ‘such an important day’ for Cheltenham Tigers

Contributed Tue, 14th Nov 2017 at 09:00

You could never accuse Cheltenham Tigers Rugby Club of standing still. And yesterday was another red-letter day in the Western Counties North club’s 128-year history. That’s because there was the official turf cutting ceremony at...You could never accuse Cheltenham Tigers Rugby Club of standing still. And yesterday was another red-letter day in the Western Counties North club’s 128-year history. That’s because there was the official turf cutting ceremony at...You could never accuse Cheltenham Tigers Rugby Club of standing still. And yesterday was another red-letter day in the Western Counties North club’s 128-year history. That’s because there was the official turf cutting ceremony at...

Netball: Challengers Netball Club are on the up and up

Roger Jackson Wed, 25th Oct 2017 at 09:00

If a club’s health is determined by the strength of their junior set-up, then Challengers Netball Club are in a very good place. In addition to the club’s six senior teams – one of which, the Rockets, play in the regional league...If a club’s health is determined by the strength of their junior set-up, then Challengers Netball Club are in a very good place. In addition to the club’s six senior teams – one of which, the Rockets, play in the regional league...If a club’s health is determined by the strength of their junior set-up, then Challengers Netball Club are in a very good place. In addition to the club’s six senior teams – one of which, the Rockets, play in the regional league...

Cycling: Woodmancote Wheelers are flying high

Roger Jackson Wed, 25th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Woodmancote Wheelers had been in existence only a matter of a few months before they were rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in the world of cycling. Elliott Richmond, one of four founder members of the club three years ago, takes up...Woodmancote Wheelers had been in existence only a matter of a few months before they were rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in the world of cycling. Elliott Richmond, one of four founder members of the club three years ago, takes up...Woodmancote Wheelers had been in existence only a matter of a few months before they were rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in the world of cycling. Elliott Richmond, one of four founder members of the club three years ago, takes up...

Hockey: Unsung Hero – Tony Pierce, Cleevillians Hockey Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 25th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Tony Pierce may have played hockey for the same club for about 35 years but a lot has changed during that time. For a start, the club’s name has changed, as has their home venue and the type of surface they play on. These days Cleevillians...Tony Pierce may have played hockey for the same club for about 35 years but a lot has changed during that time. For a start, the club’s name has changed, as has their home venue and the type of surface they play on. These days Cleevillians...Tony Pierce may have played hockey for the same club for about 35 years but a lot has changed during that time. For a start, the club’s name has changed, as has their home venue and the type of surface they play on. These days Cleevillians...

Rugby Union: The Bram and Chris Lane memorial charity event raises £3,000

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Sep 2017 at 11:30

The Bram and Chris Lane memorial charity event held at Tewkesbury Rugby Club raised a fantastic £3,000 for good causes. Maggie Cole, who has been a member of the rugby club for 40 years, was one of the driving forces behind the big day in...The Bram and Chris Lane memorial charity event held at Tewkesbury Rugby Club raised a fantastic £3,000 for good causes. Maggie Cole, who has been a member of the rugby club for 40 years, was one of the driving forces behind the big day in...The Bram and Chris Lane memorial charity event held at Tewkesbury Rugby Club raised a fantastic £3,000 for good causes. Maggie Cole, who has been a member of the rugby club for 40 years, was one of the driving forces behind the big day in...

Golf: Mother and son – Claire and Ryan Wood, Sherdons Golf Club

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

Claire Wood only took up golf because she didn’t want to sit at home on her own. Her husband Richard started playing some 16 years ago but it was only when their son Ryan started swinging a club three-and-a-half years ago that she realised...Claire Wood only took up golf because she didn’t want to sit at home on her own. Her husband Richard started playing some 16 years ago but it was only when their son Ryan started swinging a club three-and-a-half years ago that she realised...Claire Wood only took up golf because she didn’t want to sit at home on her own. Her husband Richard started playing some 16 years ago but it was only when their son Ryan started swinging a club three-and-a-half years ago that she realised...

Netball: Jessica Orzel hoping to hit new heights with Winchcombe Netball Club

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

Jessica Orzel always has plenty to say for herself when she walks onto a netball court. By her own admission the Winchcombe player is very competitive and she likes to make sure that no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of victory. ...Jessica Orzel always has plenty to say for herself when she walks onto a netball court. By her own admission the Winchcombe player is very competitive and she likes to make sure that no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of victory. ...Jessica Orzel always has plenty to say for herself when she walks onto a netball court. By her own admission the Winchcombe player is very competitive and she likes to make sure that no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of victory. ...

Rugby Union: Unsung Hero: Emma Jones, Cheltenham North Rugby Club

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

When Emma Jones saw an advert saying that Cheltenham North were about to launch a youth section she thought that would be ideal for her son Olly, so she made a note in her diary of the enrolment date. Unfortunately, no one else did because come...When Emma Jones saw an advert saying that Cheltenham North were about to launch a youth section she thought that would be ideal for her son Olly, so she made a note in her diary of the enrolment date. Unfortunately, no one else did because come...When Emma Jones saw an advert saying that Cheltenham North were about to launch a youth section she thought that would be ideal for her son Olly, so she made a note in her diary of the enrolment date. Unfortunately, no one else did because come...

Bowls: Dan Mason enjoys a win double at Overbury Bowling Club – but it’s so tight

Contributed Sun, 10th Sep 2017 at 09:00

Dan Mason and Stu Yapp had their own private tussle at Overbury Bowling Club’s Championship Finals Day The duo enjoyed a typically very hard fought match before Mason secured the men’s championship 21-20 on the last end. The...Dan Mason and Stu Yapp had their own private tussle at Overbury Bowling Club’s Championship Finals Day The duo enjoyed a typically very hard fought match before Mason secured the men’s championship 21-20 on the last end. The...Dan Mason and Stu Yapp had their own private tussle at Overbury Bowling Club’s Championship Finals Day The duo enjoyed a typically very hard fought match before Mason secured the men’s championship 21-20 on the last end. The...

Golf: Cleeve Cloud are playing golf in the fast lane

Contributed Sat, 9th Sep 2017 at 09:00

Cleeve Cloud Golf Club are shooting their own version of the magnificent seven. While the 1960 classic film starring the likes of Yul Brynner, James Coburn, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson was a huge box office hit back in the day, the top brass...Cleeve Cloud Golf Club are shooting their own version of the magnificent seven. While the 1960 classic film starring the likes of Yul Brynner, James Coburn, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson was a huge box office hit back in the day, the top brass...Cleeve Cloud Golf Club are shooting their own version of the magnificent seven. While the 1960 classic film starring the likes of Yul Brynner, James Coburn, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson was a huge box office hit back in the day, the top brass...