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Athletics: Unsung Hero: Elliot Prince, Cheltenham Harriers
Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Dec 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
Elliot Prince runs for fun, he absolutely loves it.
But in a sport that can be quite individual, he is very much a team player.
The 32-year-old runs for...Elliot Prince runs for fun, he absolutely loves it.
But in a sport that can be quite individual, he is very much a team player.
The 32-year-old runs for Cheltenham Harriers, coaches youngsters and also puts in a lot of hours on the admin side, making sure that events run by the club go...Elliot Prince runs for fun, he absolutely loves it.
But in a sport that can be quite individual, he is very much a team player.
The 32-year-old runs for Cheltenham Harriers, coaches youngsters and also puts in a lot of hours on the admin side, making sure that events run by the club go smoothly.
Prince is a teacher at Upton...[read more]Football: Unsung Hero: Kenny Smith, Eastcombe Football Club
Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
“We’re just a club run by a group of mates.” Those are the words of the man they call ‘Mr Eastcombe’ – better known as Kenny Smith – who was talking to The Local Answer about his beloved Eastcombe Football...“We’re just a club run by a group of mates.” Those are the words of the man they call ‘Mr Eastcombe’ – better known as Kenny Smith – who was talking to The Local Answer about his beloved Eastcombe Football...“We’re just a club run by a group of mates.” Those are the words of the man they call ‘Mr Eastcombe’ – better known as Kenny Smith – who was talking to The Local Answer about his beloved Eastcombe Football...
[read more]Rugby Union: Unsung Hero: Neil Galling, Old Richians Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Dec 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
When Neil Galling’s son Connor first started playing rugby seven or eight years ago, he never imagined the journey it would take them on. Connor is still very much part of the junior set-up at Old Richians – he’s captain of the...When Neil Galling’s son Connor first started playing rugby seven or eight years ago, he never imagined the journey it would take them on. Connor is still very much part of the junior set-up at Old Richians – he’s captain of the...When Neil Galling’s son Connor first started playing rugby seven or eight years ago, he never imagined the journey it would take them on. Connor is still very much part of the junior set-up at Old Richians – he’s captain of the...
[read more]Football: Unsung Hero: Tom Mcloughlin, Horsley United Football Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
In cricketing terms Horsley United Football Club have reached their century and have power to add. The club were formed a year before the outbreak of World War One and these days boast two teams in the Stroud League. Club secretary Tom Mcloughlin,...In cricketing terms Horsley United Football Club have reached their century and have power to add. The club were formed a year before the outbreak of World War One and these days boast two teams in the Stroud League. Club secretary Tom Mcloughlin,...In cricketing terms Horsley United Football Club have reached their century and have power to add. The club were formed a year before the outbreak of World War One and these days boast two teams in the Stroud League. Club secretary Tom Mcloughlin,...
[read more]Football: Unsung heroes – Cheltenham Youth Football League officials
Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
A few years ago a caricature of footballing great Lionel Messi emerged with two batteries strapped to his back. The batteries were called Xavi and Iniesta. The inference was that Messi wouldn’t have been half the player were it not for the... A few years ago a caricature of footballing great Lionel Messi emerged with two batteries strapped to his back. The batteries were called Xavi and Iniesta. The inference was that Messi wouldn’t have been half the player were it not for the... A few years ago a caricature of footballing great Lionel Messi emerged with two batteries strapped to his back. The batteries were called Xavi and Iniesta. The inference was that Messi wouldn’t have been half the player were it not for the...
[read more]Swimming: Unsung heroes – Fran and Steve Pocock, Tewkesbury Swimming Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 23rd Aug 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
Life has come full circle for Fran and Steve Pocock who took the plunge with Tewkesbury Swimming Club just over 20 years ago and have been going with the flow on the club’s behalf ever since. They became involved because their daughter...Life has come full circle for Fran and Steve Pocock who took the plunge with Tewkesbury Swimming Club just over 20 years ago and have been going with the flow on the club’s behalf ever since. They became involved because their daughter...Life has come full circle for Fran and Steve Pocock who took the plunge with Tewkesbury Swimming Club just over 20 years ago and have been going with the flow on the club’s behalf ever since. They became involved because their daughter...
[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]Tennis: Q&A, My School Sports Report – Nigel Hosken, Leckhampton Lawn Tennis Club
Roger Jackson Tue, 27th Jun 2017 at 10:00 Q&A
Name: Nigel Hosken Date of birth: 26/01/55 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Teacher Schools: Cheltenham Grammar School 1965-72 Your sport at school: Only in games lessons and not at a high standard. Did you continue to play sport after...Name: Nigel Hosken Date of birth: 26/01/55 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Teacher Schools: Cheltenham Grammar School 1965-72 Your sport at school: Only in games lessons and not at a high standard. Did you continue to play sport after...Name: Nigel Hosken Date of birth: 26/01/55 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Teacher Schools: Cheltenham Grammar School 1965-72 Your sport at school: Only in games lessons and not at a high standard. Did you continue to play sport after...
[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]Cricket: Gloucestershire set for T20 Blast warm-up game on Friday
Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Jun 2017 at 13:10 Match Reports
Gloucestershire are preparing for their upcoming NatWest T20 Blast by taking on a team that includes a number of top club cricketers. Last year’s quarter-finalists will play a team featuring some of this season’s top performing amateur...Gloucestershire are preparing for their upcoming NatWest T20 Blast by taking on a team that includes a number of top club cricketers. Last year’s quarter-finalists will play a team featuring some of this season’s top performing amateur...Gloucestershire are preparing for their upcoming NatWest T20 Blast by taking on a team that includes a number of top club cricketers. Last year’s quarter-finalists will play a team featuring some of this season’s top performing amateur...
[read more]Cricket: Gloucestershire under-17s make it a hat-trick of wins
Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Jun 2017 at 13:10 Match Reports
Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Worcestershire Under 17 Boys (at Bishopston CC) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup - Group 4A Gloucestershire 213 all out (45.2 overs) Worcestershire 95 all out (35.3 overs) Gloucestershire won by 118 runs ... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Worcestershire Under 17 Boys (at Bishopston CC) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup - Group 4A Gloucestershire 213 all out (45.2 overs) Worcestershire 95 all out (35.3 overs) Gloucestershire won by 118 runs ... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Worcestershire Under 17 Boys (at Bishopston CC) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup - Group 4A Gloucestershire 213 all out (45.2 overs) Worcestershire 95 all out (35.3 overs) Gloucestershire won by 118 runs ...
[read more]Cricket: Youngsters to be centre stage for primary school kwik cricket finals’ day at Cheltenham College
Roger Jackson Tue, 20th Jun 2017 at 14:10 Match Reports
Around 200 children will grace the famous Cheltenham College ground on Friday as part of the 2017 Gloucestershire year 5 and 6 primary school kwik cricket finals’ day. The home of the world’s longest running cricket festival will be...Around 200 children will grace the famous Cheltenham College ground on Friday as part of the 2017 Gloucestershire year 5 and 6 primary school kwik cricket finals’ day. The home of the world’s longest running cricket festival will be...Around 200 children will grace the famous Cheltenham College ground on Friday as part of the 2017 Gloucestershire year 5 and 6 primary school kwik cricket finals’ day. The home of the world’s longest running cricket festival will be...
[read more]Rugby Union: Hartpury swoop for 12 new players
Roger Jackson Tue, 13th Jun 2017 at 13:50 Match Reports
Hartpury RFC have stepped up their preparations for their first season in the Championship after naming a number of new signings. The newly promoted side have secured the signatures of 12 new players just ahead of their pre-season training getting...Hartpury RFC have stepped up their preparations for their first season in the Championship after naming a number of new signings. The newly promoted side have secured the signatures of 12 new players just ahead of their pre-season training getting...Hartpury RFC have stepped up their preparations for their first season in the Championship after naming a number of new signings. The newly promoted side have secured the signatures of 12 new players just ahead of their pre-season training getting...
[read more]Cricket: Gloucestershire’s under-17 cricketers storm to victory
Contributed Mon, 12th Jun 2017 at 14:30 Match Reports
Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Hampshire Under 17 Boys (at Bristol Grammar School) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup Hampshire 153-7 (32 overs) Gloucestershire 154-5 (26.2 overs) Gloucestershire won by five wickets Gloucestershire... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Hampshire Under 17 Boys (at Bristol Grammar School) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup Hampshire 153-7 (32 overs) Gloucestershire 154-5 (26.2 overs) Gloucestershire won by five wickets Gloucestershire... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Hampshire Under 17 Boys (at Bristol Grammar School) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup Hampshire 153-7 (32 overs) Gloucestershire 154-5 (26.2 overs) Gloucestershire won by five wickets Gloucestershire...
[read more]Cricket: Gloucestershire’s under-14s race to cup win
Contributed Wed, 7th Jun 2017 at 13:40 Match Reports
Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Wiltshire Under 14 Boys (at Bishops Cannings CC) ECB Under 14 County Cup - Group 3 Wiltshire 102-9 (35 overs) Gloucestershire 103-4 (23.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by six wickets Sam Swingwood took 5-11 on his... Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Wiltshire Under 14 Boys (at Bishops Cannings CC) ECB Under 14 County Cup - Group 3 Wiltshire 102-9 (35 overs) Gloucestershire 103-4 (23.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by six wickets Sam Swingwood took 5-11 on his... Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Wiltshire Under 14 Boys (at Bishops Cannings CC) ECB Under 14 County Cup - Group 3 Wiltshire 102-9 (35 overs) Gloucestershire 103-4 (23.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by six wickets Sam Swingwood took 5-11 on his...
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