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Running: Dursley Dozen runners hoping it will be wet, wet, wet at the end of January

Roger Jackson Mon, 30th Dec 2019 at 09:00

Roger Jackson 30/12/2019

It’s fair to say that we’ve had plenty of rain in the weeks leading up to and over Christmas but some people around Dursley want more.

More... It’s fair to say that we’ve had plenty of rain in the weeks leading up to and over Christmas but some people around Dursley want more.

More specifically, those runners taking part in the Dursley Dozen – one of the big races on Dursley Running Club’s sporting calendar – will be hoping... It’s fair to say that we’ve had plenty of rain in the weeks leading up to and over Christmas but some people around Dursley want more.

More specifically, those runners taking part in the Dursley Dozen – one of the big races on Dursley Running Club’s sporting calendar – will be hoping it’s wet, wet, wet at the end of next...

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Football: Shortwood United chairman Bill Reay spells out his hopes for the future

Roger Jackson Fri, 20th Dec 2019 at 09:00

Shortwood United Football Club are ticking along very nicely. And while that may be self-evident – their flagship team are in the upper reaches of Hellenic League Division One West, they’ve set up a Development side this season and... Shortwood United Football Club are ticking along very nicely. And while that may be self-evident – their flagship team are in the upper reaches of Hellenic League Division One West, they’ve set up a Development side this season and... Shortwood United Football Club are ticking along very nicely. And while that may be self-evident – their flagship team are in the upper reaches of Hellenic League Division One West, they’ve set up a Development side this season and...

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Bowls: Exciting times ahead for Falcon Bowls Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 19th Dec 2019 at 09:00

With the Christmas and New Year festivities almost behind us, many people’s thoughts now turn to the 12 months ahead. That’s certainly the case for Jon Ellis, who is one of those people who is eagerly looking forward to Spring 2020. ... With the Christmas and New Year festivities almost behind us, many people’s thoughts now turn to the 12 months ahead. That’s certainly the case for Jon Ellis, who is one of those people who is eagerly looking forward to Spring 2020. ... With the Christmas and New Year festivities almost behind us, many people’s thoughts now turn to the 12 months ahead. That’s certainly the case for Jon Ellis, who is one of those people who is eagerly looking forward to Spring 2020. ...

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Tennis: Ges and Judith Walton are a big part of Cam and Dursley Tennis Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 19th Dec 2019 at 09:00

Ges and Judith Walton have been married for nearly 40 years, they serve on the committee at Cam and Dursley Tennis Club and they also play mixed doubles together. It’s that mixed doubles tie-up that may raise a few eyebrows –... Ges and Judith Walton have been married for nearly 40 years, they serve on the committee at Cam and Dursley Tennis Club and they also play mixed doubles together. It’s that mixed doubles tie-up that may raise a few eyebrows –... Ges and Judith Walton have been married for nearly 40 years, they serve on the committee at Cam and Dursley Tennis Club and they also play mixed doubles together. It’s that mixed doubles tie-up that may raise a few eyebrows –...

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Football: Frampton United and Sharpness are neck and neck at the top of the County League

Roger Jackson Mon, 9th Dec 2019 at 11:00

Frampton United continue to set the pace at the top of the County League – albeit only on goal difference – after a convincing 4-0 victory over Little Stoke on Saturday. Frampton were ahead after 20 minutes when Craig Mills sent Ryan... Frampton United continue to set the pace at the top of the County League – albeit only on goal difference – after a convincing 4-0 victory over Little Stoke on Saturday. Frampton were ahead after 20 minutes when Craig Mills sent Ryan... Frampton United continue to set the pace at the top of the County League – albeit only on goal difference – after a convincing 4-0 victory over Little Stoke on Saturday. Frampton were ahead after 20 minutes when Craig Mills sent Ryan...

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Rugby Union: Nigel Gillingham is following in JV Smith’s footsteps

Roger Jackson Wed, 4th Dec 2019 at 09:50

Readers of The Local Answer will have seen the recent story on Nigel Gillingham, who is set to become president of the Rugby Football Union on 1st August 2021. Gillingham, who lives in Stroud and is a social member at Stroud Rugby Club, is... Readers of The Local Answer will have seen the recent story on Nigel Gillingham, who is set to become president of the Rugby Football Union on 1st August 2021. Gillingham, who lives in Stroud and is a social member at Stroud Rugby Club, is... Readers of The Local Answer will have seen the recent story on Nigel Gillingham, who is set to become president of the Rugby Football Union on 1st August 2021. Gillingham, who lives in Stroud and is a social member at Stroud Rugby Club, is...

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Football: Sharpness turn up the heat on the top two in County League

Roger Jackson Mon, 2nd Dec 2019 at 12:00

Sharpness have moved level on points at the top of the County League after a 2-1 win at Rockleaze Rangers. They are behind Frampton United and Wick, neither of whom played in the league on Saturday, only on goal difference although the top two... Sharpness have moved level on points at the top of the County League after a 2-1 win at Rockleaze Rangers. They are behind Frampton United and Wick, neither of whom played in the league on Saturday, only on goal difference although the top two... Sharpness have moved level on points at the top of the County League after a 2-1 win at Rockleaze Rangers. They are behind Frampton United and Wick, neither of whom played in the league on Saturday, only on goal difference although the top two...

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Running: Dursley Dozen runners hoping it will be wet, wet, wet at the end of January

Football: Shortwood United chairman Bill Reay spells out his hopes for the future

Bowls: Exciting times ahead for Falcon Bowls Club

Tennis: Ges and Judith Walton are a big part of Cam and Dursley Tennis Club

Football: Frampton United and Sharpness are neck and neck at the top of the County League

Rugby Union: Nigel Gillingham is following in JV Smith’s footsteps

Football: Sharpness turn up the heat on the top two in County League