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General: Father and Son: John and Laurie Beck
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th Nov 2021 at 09:00 Father & Son
If you’d have asked long-time Gloucester rugby fan John Beck who he’d like to have round for dinner back in the late 1990s there’s every chance he’d have... If you’d have asked long-time Gloucester rugby fan John Beck who he’d like to have round for dinner back in the late 1990s there’s every chance he’d have said Terry Fanolua and Richard Tombs. Fanolua, the great Samoan, and Tombs, who was capped five times by Australia, formed what is... If you’d have asked long-time Gloucester rugby fan John Beck who he’d like to have round for dinner back in the late 1990s there’s every chance he’d have said Terry Fanolua and Richard Tombs. Fanolua, the great Samoan, and Tombs, who was capped five times by Australia, formed what is widely regarded as one of Gloucester’s best...
[read more]Running: Mother and Daughter: Sandie Wood and Nadine Brown, Running Somewhere Else
Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Jan 2018 at 09:00 Mother & Daughter
Nadine Brown doesn’t do anything by halves. If she’s going to do something – in this case running – she’s clearly the type of person who likes to do it properly. The 31-year-old only took up running in April 2016...Nadine Brown doesn’t do anything by halves. If she’s going to do something – in this case running – she’s clearly the type of person who likes to do it properly. The 31-year-old only took up running in April 2016...Nadine Brown doesn’t do anything by halves. If she’s going to do something – in this case running – she’s clearly the type of person who likes to do it properly. The 31-year-old only took up running in April 2016...
[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]Rugby Union: Q&A, My School Sports Report – Zac France
Roger Jackson Thu, 1st Jun 2017 at 14:00 Q&A
Name: Zac France Date of birth: 26/10/92 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Early Years Practitioner Schools: Balcarras 2004-2011 Your sport at school: Rugby Your position: Centre How did you get involved? I played... Name: Zac France Date of birth: 26/10/92 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Early Years Practitioner Schools: Balcarras 2004-2011 Your sport at school: Rugby Your position: Centre How did you get involved? I played... Name: Zac France Date of birth: 26/10/92 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Early Years Practitioner Schools: Balcarras 2004-2011 Your sport at school: Rugby Your position: Centre How did you get involved? I played...
[read more]Rugby Union: My School Sports Report: Q&A, Andy Deacon – ex-Gloucester prop and current director of rugby at Cirencester
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Andy Deacon Date of birth: 31 July 1965 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Raging Bull Sportswear sales manager School: Beaufort School (1976-81) Your sport at school: Football, cricket, rugby, squash, swimming – I... Name: Andy Deacon Date of birth: 31 July 1965 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Raging Bull Sportswear sales manager School: Beaufort School (1976-81) Your sport at school: Football, cricket, rugby, squash, swimming – I... Name: Andy Deacon Date of birth: 31 July 1965 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Raging Bull Sportswear sales manager School: Beaufort School (1976-81) Your sport at school: Football, cricket, rugby, squash, swimming – I...
[read more]Running: Q&A, My Sporting Life – Richard Bufton, Bourton Road Runners
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Richard Bufton Date of birth: 10/04/64 Birthplace: Sheffield Schools: Worksop College Occupation: Retail Where live: Bourton-on-the-Water Your sport: Running Your position: Help with the junior club at Bourton... Name: Richard Bufton Date of birth: 10/04/64 Birthplace: Sheffield Schools: Worksop College Occupation: Retail Where live: Bourton-on-the-Water Your sport: Running Your position: Help with the junior club at Bourton... Name: Richard Bufton Date of birth: 10/04/64 Birthplace: Sheffield Schools: Worksop College Occupation: Retail Where live: Bourton-on-the-Water Your sport: Running Your position: Help with the junior club at Bourton...
[read more]Rugby Union: Q&A, My School Sports Report: Ian Roberts
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Ian Roberts Date of birth: April 25, 1961 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Company director Schools: Grey House, Stow-on-the-Wold (1965-19721); Wycliffe College (1972-1978) Your sport at school: Rugby and swimming. ... Name: Ian Roberts Date of birth: April 25, 1961 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Company director Schools: Grey House, Stow-on-the-Wold (1965-19721); Wycliffe College (1972-1978) Your sport at school: Rugby and swimming. ... Name: Ian Roberts Date of birth: April 25, 1961 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Company director Schools: Grey House, Stow-on-the-Wold (1965-19721); Wycliffe College (1972-1978) Your sport at school: Rugby and swimming. ...
[read more]Water Polo: Cheltenham water polo star Sam Legge inspired to take up the sport by his brother Adam
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Father & Son
Sam Legge has been the secure last line of defence for Cheltenham’s water polo team as they have dominated the sport in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has been a key component in the team that have won the British title again this season...Sam Legge has been the secure last line of defence for Cheltenham’s water polo team as they have dominated the sport in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has been a key component in the team that have won the British title again this season...Sam Legge has been the secure last line of defence for Cheltenham’s water polo team as they have dominated the sport in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has been a key component in the team that have won the British title again this season...
[read more]Football: Q&A, My Sporting Life: Paul Gardiner, West Bromwich Albion Gloucestershire Academy Development Manager
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Paul Gardiner Date of birth: October 22nd 1971 Birthplace: Stroud, Gloucestershire Schools: Rosary Primary School Stroud, St Peter’s High School, Gloucester. Where you live: Stroud. Your sport: Football ... Name: Paul Gardiner Date of birth: October 22nd 1971 Birthplace: Stroud, Gloucestershire Schools: Rosary Primary School Stroud, St Peter’s High School, Gloucester. Where you live: Stroud. Your sport: Football ... Name: Paul Gardiner Date of birth: October 22nd 1971 Birthplace: Stroud, Gloucestershire Schools: Rosary Primary School Stroud, St Peter’s High School, Gloucester. Where you live: Stroud. Your sport: Football ...
[read more]Football: Q&A, My Sporting Life - Scott Griffin, Cirencester Town Football Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Scott Griffin Date of birth: 20th June 1979 Birthplace: Hannover Schools: Central Technology College (Gloucester) and Cirencester College/Football Academy Occupation: Office manager/football secretary at Cirencester Town FC ... Name: Scott Griffin Date of birth: 20th June 1979 Birthplace: Hannover Schools: Central Technology College (Gloucester) and Cirencester College/Football Academy Occupation: Office manager/football secretary at Cirencester Town FC ... Name: Scott Griffin Date of birth: 20th June 1979 Birthplace: Hannover Schools: Central Technology College (Gloucester) and Cirencester College/Football Academy Occupation: Office manager/football secretary at Cirencester Town FC ...
[read more]Tennis: Tennis ace Regi is following in mum Lorraine Ristic’s footsteps
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Mother & Daughter
Tennis star Lorraine Ristic has been serving aces all her life but she might just have another one up her sleeve. That’s because her 15-year-old daughter Regi is starting to make a big racket in a sport that her mum has enjoyed for close on...Tennis star Lorraine Ristic has been serving aces all her life but she might just have another one up her sleeve. That’s because her 15-year-old daughter Regi is starting to make a big racket in a sport that her mum has enjoyed for close on...Tennis star Lorraine Ristic has been serving aces all her life but she might just have another one up her sleeve. That’s because her 15-year-old daughter Regi is starting to make a big racket in a sport that her mum has enjoyed for close on...
[read more]Football: Q&A, My School Report: Giacomo Bifulco – St Peter’s Junior, Crypt, Ribston Hall
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Giacomo Bifulco Date of birth: 19/07/77 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Director, Caffe Corretto School: St Peter’s infant and junior 1982-1989; Crypt Grammar 1989-1994; Ribston Hall 1994-1995 Your sport at school: ... Name: Giacomo Bifulco Date of birth: 19/07/77 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Director, Caffe Corretto School: St Peter’s infant and junior 1982-1989; Crypt Grammar 1989-1994; Ribston Hall 1994-1995 Your sport at school: ... Name: Giacomo Bifulco Date of birth: 19/07/77 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Director, Caffe Corretto School: St Peter’s infant and junior 1982-1989; Crypt Grammar 1989-1994; Ribston Hall 1994-1995 Your sport at school: ...
[read more]Cricket: Father and Sons: Tony, Joel and Seth Price – Hatherley and Reddings Cricket Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Father & Son
Tony Price is the first to admit that his teenaged sons are much more talented at sport than him. Head of the household he may be, but it is difficult for him to argue any other way when you consider that both Joel and Seth, 18 and 16 respectively,...Tony Price is the first to admit that his teenaged sons are much more talented at sport than him. Head of the household he may be, but it is difficult for him to argue any other way when you consider that both Joel and Seth, 18 and 16 respectively,...Tony Price is the first to admit that his teenaged sons are much more talented at sport than him. Head of the household he may be, but it is difficult for him to argue any other way when you consider that both Joel and Seth, 18 and 16 respectively,...
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