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Cricket: Cheltenham are so close to winning promotion to WEPL top flight

Roger Jackson Thu, 30th Aug 2018 at 09:40

Roger Jackson 30/08/2018

One more win. That’s all Cheltenham need to reclaim their place in the top flight of the West of England Premier League for the first time in 10 years.

Victory against...One more win. That’s all Cheltenham need to reclaim their place in the top flight of the West of England Premier League for the first time in 10 years.

Victory against Trowbridge at the Victoria Ground on Saturday will be enough to see off the challenge of Thornbury, earn them the Premier Two Glos/Wiltshire Division...One more win. That’s all Cheltenham need to reclaim their place in the top flight of the West of England Premier League for the first time in 10 years.

Victory against Trowbridge at the Victoria Ground on Saturday will be enough to see off the challenge of Thornbury, earn them the Premier Two Glos/Wiltshire Division title and a place in Premier One in 2019...

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Cricket: The days when Sam and Willy Twiston-Davies played in the same cricket team as Love Island celeb Chris Hughes

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Aug 2018 at 09:00

The ever resourceful Mike Edwards has been rummaging around the shed at his home in the Cotswolds and it was time put to good use because he came up with this picture of Guiting Power’s under-11 cricket team from around 2003. Thinking the...The ever resourceful Mike Edwards has been rummaging around the shed at his home in the Cotswolds and it was time put to good use because he came up with this picture of Guiting Power’s under-11 cricket team from around 2003. Thinking the...The ever resourceful Mike Edwards has been rummaging around the shed at his home in the Cotswolds and it was time put to good use because he came up with this picture of Guiting Power’s under-11 cricket team from around 2003. Thinking the...

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Cricket: John Margetts looks back on a great day when Gloucestershire beat Worcestershire at New Road to book their place in a showpiece final

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Aug 2018 at 09:00

While Gloucestershire fans will be disappointed that their team didn’t secure a home quarter-final in this season’s T20 Blast – defeats in their final two group games put paid to that – all is certainly not lost as they...While Gloucestershire fans will be disappointed that their team didn’t secure a home quarter-final in this season’s T20 Blast – defeats in their final two group games put paid to that – all is certainly not lost as they...While Gloucestershire fans will be disappointed that their team didn’t secure a home quarter-final in this season’s T20 Blast – defeats in their final two group games put paid to that – all is certainly not lost as they...

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Cricket: Frocester’s youngsters win T20 final in thrilling finish

Roger Jackson Wed, 22nd Aug 2018 at 15:00

Frocester Foxes clinched the Gloucestershire Vitality Under 19 T20 title with a thrilling last-ball victory over Bedminster Bashers at the Brightside Ground. Needing six to win off the final delivery, the reigning champions failed to score, handing...Frocester Foxes clinched the Gloucestershire Vitality Under 19 T20 title with a thrilling last-ball victory over Bedminster Bashers at the Brightside Ground. Needing six to win off the final delivery, the reigning champions failed to score, handing...Frocester Foxes clinched the Gloucestershire Vitality Under 19 T20 title with a thrilling last-ball victory over Bedminster Bashers at the Brightside Ground. Needing six to win off the final delivery, the reigning champions failed to score, handing...

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Cricket: Young all-rounder Will Naish leads the way at Bunbury Festival

Roger Jackson Wed, 22nd Aug 2018 at 14:40

Will Naish was one of the star turns at this year’s prestigious Bunbury Festival. The Frocester and and Gloucestershire Under-15 all-rounder played a leading role, captaining the South West to victory in both the 50-over and T20 competitions....Will Naish was one of the star turns at this year’s prestigious Bunbury Festival. The Frocester and and Gloucestershire Under-15 all-rounder played a leading role, captaining the South West to victory in both the 50-over and T20 competitions....Will Naish was one of the star turns at this year’s prestigious Bunbury Festival. The Frocester and and Gloucestershire Under-15 all-rounder played a leading role, captaining the South West to victory in both the 50-over and T20 competitions....

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Cricket: Gloucestershire hoping to book home quarter-final tie in T20 Blast

Roger Jackson Wed, 15th Aug 2018 at 09:50

“I’d love us to go all the way to T20 finals day at Edgbaston.” So said Gloucestershire wicketkeeper/batsman Gareth Roderick when he spoke to The Local Answer in April on the eve of the new season. And the 26-year-old –...“I’d love us to go all the way to T20 finals day at Edgbaston.” So said Gloucestershire wicketkeeper/batsman Gareth Roderick when he spoke to The Local Answer in April on the eve of the new season. And the 26-year-old –...“I’d love us to go all the way to T20 finals day at Edgbaston.” So said Gloucestershire wicketkeeper/batsman Gareth Roderick when he spoke to The Local Answer in April on the eve of the new season. And the 26-year-old –...

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Cricket: Dumbleton extend their cricket week and it proves a big success

Roger Jackson Fri, 10th Aug 2018 at 09:00

Happy days at Dumbleton Cricket Club. The club, of course, have always enjoyed playing at one of the most idyllic grounds in the county but beyond that there’s much, much more to this go-ahead club. The men’s 1st XI are in the top four...Happy days at Dumbleton Cricket Club. The club, of course, have always enjoyed playing at one of the most idyllic grounds in the county but beyond that there’s much, much more to this go-ahead club. The men’s 1st XI are in the top four...Happy days at Dumbleton Cricket Club. The club, of course, have always enjoyed playing at one of the most idyllic grounds in the county but beyond that there’s much, much more to this go-ahead club. The men’s 1st XI are in the top four...

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Cricket: Gotherington and Woodmancote players looking forward to tour to France

Roger Jackson Fri, 10th Aug 2018 at 09:00

Rob Sharp freely admits that his French isn’t very good. But that won’t stop him from heading over to Paris in the early part of September for a two-day cricket tour. He’ll be part of a touring party of around 16 made up of...Rob Sharp freely admits that his French isn’t very good. But that won’t stop him from heading over to Paris in the early part of September for a two-day cricket tour. He’ll be part of a touring party of around 16 made up of...Rob Sharp freely admits that his French isn’t very good. But that won’t stop him from heading over to Paris in the early part of September for a two-day cricket tour. He’ll be part of a touring party of around 16 made up of...

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Cricket: Liam Norwell to leave Gloucestershire for Warwickshire at the end of the season

Roger Jackson Thu, 9th Aug 2018 at 11:50

Pace bowler Liam Norwell will be leaving Gloucestershire at the end of the season to join Warwickshire on a three-year deal. His move to Warwickshire brings to an end an eight-year stint at the club for the Cornish seamer who made more than 100...Pace bowler Liam Norwell will be leaving Gloucestershire at the end of the season to join Warwickshire on a three-year deal. His move to Warwickshire brings to an end an eight-year stint at the club for the Cornish seamer who made more than 100...Pace bowler Liam Norwell will be leaving Gloucestershire at the end of the season to join Warwickshire on a three-year deal. His move to Warwickshire brings to an end an eight-year stint at the club for the Cornish seamer who made more than 100...

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Cricket: Young Frocester all-rounder Will Naish given lead role at Bunbury Cricket Festival

Roger Jackson Thu, 2nd Aug 2018 at 09:40

Frocester’s Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under 15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. Naish – who also played in 2017 – has been named as...Frocester’s Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under 15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. Naish – who also played in 2017 – has been named as...Frocester’s Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under 15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. Naish – who also played in 2017 – has been named as...

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Cricket: Gloucestershire’s youngsters retain their title – but it’s so close

Roger Jackson Wed, 1st Aug 2018 at 16:20

The under-14 county boys became the first Gloucestershire side to retain their Taunton Festival title after clinging on to pip Shropshire to the 2018 prize. The squad – who won the under-13 competition last year – thought they had...The under-14 county boys became the first Gloucestershire side to retain their Taunton Festival title after clinging on to pip Shropshire to the 2018 prize. The squad – who won the under-13 competition last year – thought they had...The under-14 county boys became the first Gloucestershire side to retain their Taunton Festival title after clinging on to pip Shropshire to the 2018 prize. The squad – who won the under-13 competition last year – thought they had...

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Cricket: Rob Sharp looking for support in his ‘exciting’ Uruguay project

Roger Jackson Wed, 1st Aug 2018 at 09:00

Readers of The Local Answer – both online and in print – will know that Rob Sharp is vice-president of the Uruguay Cricket Association. The Gotherington cricketer has taken a keen interest in all things cricket in the South American...Readers of The Local Answer – both online and in print – will know that Rob Sharp is vice-president of the Uruguay Cricket Association. The Gotherington cricketer has taken a keen interest in all things cricket in the South American...Readers of The Local Answer – both online and in print – will know that Rob Sharp is vice-president of the Uruguay Cricket Association. The Gotherington cricketer has taken a keen interest in all things cricket in the South American...

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Cricket: So how many faces do you recognise on this picture?

Roger Jackson Wed, 1st Aug 2018 at 09:00

Mike Edwards is very well known is sporting circles in Gloucestershire, particularly when it comes to cricket, rugby and horseracing. But what may not be so well known is that he is also chairman of the Upper Windrush Local History Society, a body...Mike Edwards is very well known is sporting circles in Gloucestershire, particularly when it comes to cricket, rugby and horseracing. But what may not be so well known is that he is also chairman of the Upper Windrush Local History Society, a body...Mike Edwards is very well known is sporting circles in Gloucestershire, particularly when it comes to cricket, rugby and horseracing. But what may not be so well known is that he is also chairman of the Upper Windrush Local History Society, a body...

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Cricket: Cheltenham are so close to winning promotion to WEPL top flight

Cricket: The days when Sam and Willy Twiston-Davies played in the same cricket team as Love Island celeb Chris Hughes

Cricket: John Margetts looks back on a great day when Gloucestershire beat Worcestershire at New Road to book their place in a showpiece final

Cricket: Frocester’s youngsters win T20 final in thrilling finish

Cricket: Young all-rounder Will Naish leads the way at Bunbury Festival

Cricket: Gloucestershire hoping to book home quarter-final tie in T20 Blast

Cricket: Dumbleton extend their cricket week and it proves a big success

Cricket: Gotherington and Woodmancote players looking forward to tour to France

Cricket: Liam Norwell to leave Gloucestershire for Warwickshire at the end of the season

Cricket: Young Frocester all-rounder Will Naish given lead role at Bunbury Cricket Festival

Cricket: Gloucestershire’s youngsters retain their title – but it’s so close

Cricket: Rob Sharp looking for support in his ‘exciting’ Uruguay project

Cricket: So how many faces do you recognise on this picture?