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Athletics: Rising Star: Tom Mortimer, Stroud and District Athletic Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 29th Nov 2021 at 09:00 Rising Star
It may seem a bit harsh to refer to Tom Mortimer as a rising star when he has already achieved so much in his running career.
The 22-year-old Stroud and District... It may seem a bit harsh to refer to Tom Mortimer as a rising star when he has already achieved so much in his running career.
The 22-year-old Stroud and District Athletic Club member has won an England vest and competed for Great Britain at under-23 and under-20 level.
But his long-time... It may seem a bit harsh to refer to Tom Mortimer as a rising star when he has already achieved so much in his running career.
The 22-year-old Stroud and District Athletic Club member has won an England vest and competed for Great Britain at under-23 and under-20 level.
But his long-time coach Chris Brown insists he is indeed still...[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: Dean Vernon, Painswick Golf Club
Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Nov 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Dean Vernon likes playing golf at Painswick Golf Club. The 47-year-old has been a member for some four years and is close on three-quarters of the way through his 12 months as club captain. He took over in March and admits that when he first took... Dean Vernon likes playing golf at Painswick Golf Club. The 47-year-old has been a member for some four years and is close on three-quarters of the way through his 12 months as club captain. He took over in March and admits that when he first took... Dean Vernon likes playing golf at Painswick Golf Club. The 47-year-old has been a member for some four years and is close on three-quarters of the way through his 12 months as club captain. He took over in March and admits that when he first took...
[read more]Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Chris Perrett, Dursley Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 25th Oct 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Dursley Rugby Club captain Chris Perrett insists he doesn’t have any problem getting his message across to his team-mates on the pitch even though he plays on the wing. “I’ve got a loud voice,” he laughed. “To be fair... Dursley Rugby Club captain Chris Perrett insists he doesn’t have any problem getting his message across to his team-mates on the pitch even though he plays on the wing. “I’ve got a loud voice,” he laughed. “To be fair... Dursley Rugby Club captain Chris Perrett insists he doesn’t have any problem getting his message across to his team-mates on the pitch even though he plays on the wing. “I’ve got a loud voice,” he laughed. “To be fair...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: Richard Brock, Cotswold Edge Golf Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th May 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
It’s not difficult to see why Richard Brock is captain of Cotswold Edge Golf Club. He likes his golf and plays the game for exactly the right reasons. He’s a decent player – he plays off 16 and admits some say it should be lower!...It’s not difficult to see why Richard Brock is captain of Cotswold Edge Golf Club. He likes his golf and plays the game for exactly the right reasons. He’s a decent player – he plays off 16 and admits some say it should be lower!...It’s not difficult to see why Richard Brock is captain of Cotswold Edge Golf Club. He likes his golf and plays the game for exactly the right reasons. He’s a decent player – he plays off 16 and admits some say it should be lower!...
[read more]Cricket: Captain’s Log: Jack Hobbis, Painswick Cricket Club
Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Apr 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Jack Hobbis led from the front as Painswick claimed the Gloucestershire County Cricket League Division One title last season and with it promotion back to the West of England Premier League. Hobbis, in his first full campaign as captain, took over...Jack Hobbis led from the front as Painswick claimed the Gloucestershire County Cricket League Division One title last season and with it promotion back to the West of England Premier League. Hobbis, in his first full campaign as captain, took over...Jack Hobbis led from the front as Painswick claimed the Gloucestershire County Cricket League Division One title last season and with it promotion back to the West of England Premier League. Hobbis, in his first full campaign as captain, took over...
[read more]Cricket: Captain’s Log: Tom Horrell, Stroud Cricket Club
Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Apr 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Stroud Cricket Club chairman James Collins describes the club’s new 1st XI captain Tom Horrell as a “bullish and positive character”. And as you’d expect he’s not wrong although he may have been erring on the side of...Stroud Cricket Club chairman James Collins describes the club’s new 1st XI captain Tom Horrell as a “bullish and positive character”. And as you’d expect he’s not wrong although he may have been erring on the side of...Stroud Cricket Club chairman James Collins describes the club’s new 1st XI captain Tom Horrell as a “bullish and positive character”. And as you’d expect he’s not wrong although he may have been erring on the side of...
[read more]Bowls: Captain’s Log: Gill Hodder, Stroud Bowls Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 27th Mar 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Gill Hodder started bowling two weeks after she met her husband-to-be Frank. She was 21 years old at the time and as she’s now just turned 68 so it doesn’t take a mathematician to work out that she has been playing the sport for not far...Gill Hodder started bowling two weeks after she met her husband-to-be Frank. She was 21 years old at the time and as she’s now just turned 68 so it doesn’t take a mathematician to work out that she has been playing the sport for not far...Gill Hodder started bowling two weeks after she met her husband-to-be Frank. She was 21 years old at the time and as she’s now just turned 68 so it doesn’t take a mathematician to work out that she has been playing the sport for not far...
[read more]Athletics: Rising star: Zoe Davison, modern pentathlon
Roger Jackson Sun, 24th Feb 2019 at 09:00 Rising Star
Fast rising Great Britain modern pentathlon star Zoe Davison was in Hungary when she spoke to The Local Answer. She was preparing for the Budapest Indoor Competition – part of a 12-strong senior GB team that included recently crowned...Fast rising Great Britain modern pentathlon star Zoe Davison was in Hungary when she spoke to The Local Answer. She was preparing for the Budapest Indoor Competition – part of a 12-strong senior GB team that included recently crowned...Fast rising Great Britain modern pentathlon star Zoe Davison was in Hungary when she spoke to The Local Answer. She was preparing for the Budapest Indoor Competition – part of a 12-strong senior GB team that included recently crowned...
[read more]Hockey: Captain’s Log: Dan Clifford, Stroud Hockey Club
Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Jan 2018 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Appropriately enough for someone who has been with Stroud Hockey Club for 21 years, Dan Clifford has been key to much of their success. The 33-year-old club captain has been forced to take on a non-playing role this season after snapping his...Appropriately enough for someone who has been with Stroud Hockey Club for 21 years, Dan Clifford has been key to much of their success. The 33-year-old club captain has been forced to take on a non-playing role this season after snapping his...Appropriately enough for someone who has been with Stroud Hockey Club for 21 years, Dan Clifford has been key to much of their success. The 33-year-old club captain has been forced to take on a non-playing role this season after snapping his...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log – Nigel Hudson, Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Nigel Hudson had just come down a ladder when he spoke to The Local Answer. The self-employed builder and electrical contractor had been working on a roof all morning, and the 47-year-old has certainly been hitting the heights since taking up golf...Nigel Hudson had just come down a ladder when he spoke to The Local Answer. The self-employed builder and electrical contractor had been working on a roof all morning, and the 47-year-old has certainly been hitting the heights since taking up golf...Nigel Hudson had just come down a ladder when he spoke to The Local Answer. The self-employed builder and electrical contractor had been working on a roof all morning, and the 47-year-old has certainly been hitting the heights since taking up golf...
[read more]Hockey: Captain’s Log: Alistair Hammond, Wotton-under-Edge Hockey Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
As many readers will know, Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero character. It was also the nickname given to former England football skipper Bryan Robson back in the 80s. Robbo, as he was universally known, was an all-action player who led from...As many readers will know, Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero character. It was also the nickname given to former England football skipper Bryan Robson back in the 80s. Robbo, as he was universally known, was an all-action player who led from...As many readers will know, Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero character. It was also the nickname given to former England football skipper Bryan Robson back in the 80s. Robbo, as he was universally known, was an all-action player who led from...
[read more]Cricket: Father and Sons: Richard Gegg and his magnificent seven
Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jul 2017 at 10:00 Father & Son
Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...
[read more]Cricket: Frocester cricketer and Wycliffe College pupil Will Naish earns Bunbury Festival call-up
Contributed Tue, 4th Jul 2017 at 13:50 Junior Sport
Gloucestershire all-rounder Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under-15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. The Wycliffe College pupil – who has only just turned...Gloucestershire all-rounder Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under-15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. The Wycliffe College pupil – who has only just turned...Gloucestershire all-rounder Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under-15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. The Wycliffe College pupil – who has only just turned...
[read more]Golf: Father and Son – Simon and Kenny Overthrow, Painswick Golf Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 26th Jun 2017 at 09:00 Father & Son
A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...
[read more]Golf: Minchinhampton professional Stuart Little always had a natural talent for golf
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Back In The Day
A journey that started with walks on Minchinhampton Common at the age of five with his grandad Dick has seen Stuart Little rub shoulders with some of the greatest names in golf over the years. The Minchinhampton Golf Club professional, 50 in... A journey that started with walks on Minchinhampton Common at the age of five with his grandad Dick has seen Stuart Little rub shoulders with some of the greatest names in golf over the years. The Minchinhampton Golf Club professional, 50 in... A journey that started with walks on Minchinhampton Common at the age of five with his grandad Dick has seen Stuart Little rub shoulders with some of the greatest names in golf over the years. The Minchinhampton Golf Club professional, 50 in...
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