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Cricket: Gotherington record-breaker Andrew Shakespeare to co-captain cricket club in 2020

Roger Jackson Mon, 17th Feb 2020 at 09:00

Gotherington Cricket Club’s record-breaking batsman, Andrew Shakespeare, has agreed to become the club’s co-captain this season. Shakespeare, who made a club highest ever score of 183 not out for the village team in a six-wicket win... Gotherington Cricket Club’s record-breaking batsman, Andrew Shakespeare, has agreed to become the club’s co-captain this season. Shakespeare, who made a club highest ever score of 183 not out for the village team in a six-wicket win... Gotherington Cricket Club’s record-breaking batsman, Andrew Shakespeare, has agreed to become the club’s co-captain this season. Shakespeare, who made a club highest ever score of 183 not out for the village team in a six-wicket win...

Cricket: Why there’s so much to celebrate in Gotherington

Roger Jackson Fri, 14th Feb 2020 at 09:20

It’s fair to say that Brian Cosgrove, friend of The Local Answer, is a man of huge enthusiasm. But as well having plenty of energy, the now retired Cosgrove is one of those people who gets things done. Regular readers of this site will know... It’s fair to say that Brian Cosgrove, friend of The Local Answer, is a man of huge enthusiasm. But as well having plenty of energy, the now retired Cosgrove is one of those people who gets things done. Regular readers of this site will know... It’s fair to say that Brian Cosgrove, friend of The Local Answer, is a man of huge enthusiasm. But as well having plenty of energy, the now retired Cosgrove is one of those people who gets things done. Regular readers of this site will know...

Cricket: England call-up for Hartpury student and Dumbleton cricketer Danielle Gibson

Roger Jackson Mon, 2nd Dec 2019 at 11:20

Hartpury College’s Danielle Gibson has been named in an England Women cricket squad. Danielle, 18, who started playing for Dumbleton back in the noughties, has won a place in the 2019-20 England Women’s Academy (EWA). She has... Hartpury College’s Danielle Gibson has been named in an England Women cricket squad. Danielle, 18, who started playing for Dumbleton back in the noughties, has won a place in the 2019-20 England Women’s Academy (EWA). She has... Hartpury College’s Danielle Gibson has been named in an England Women cricket squad. Danielle, 18, who started playing for Dumbleton back in the noughties, has won a place in the 2019-20 England Women’s Academy (EWA). She has...

Cricket: Gotherington Cricket Club to invest further £500 in junior set-up as they make plans for 2020 season

Roger Jackson Wed, 30th Oct 2019 at 09:00

The end of the last cricket season may be closer than the start of the 2020 campaign but that hasn’t stopped go-ahead Gotherington Cricket Club from looking ahead to next summer. The village club have got big plans in place to spend another... The end of the last cricket season may be closer than the start of the 2020 campaign but that hasn’t stopped go-ahead Gotherington Cricket Club from looking ahead to next summer. The village club have got big plans in place to spend another... The end of the last cricket season may be closer than the start of the 2020 campaign but that hasn’t stopped go-ahead Gotherington Cricket Club from looking ahead to next summer. The village club have got big plans in place to spend another...

Cricket: Why the future looks very bright at Apperley Cricket Club

Roger Jackson Tue, 13th Aug 2019 at 09:00

Apperley’s flagship team may be enjoying a stellar campaign in Division One of the Gloucestershire County League but just as encouraging is that the club’s long-term future would appear to be very rosy as well. That’s because the...Apperley’s flagship team may be enjoying a stellar campaign in Division One of the Gloucestershire County League but just as encouraging is that the club’s long-term future would appear to be very rosy as well. That’s because the...Apperley’s flagship team may be enjoying a stellar campaign in Division One of the Gloucestershire County League but just as encouraging is that the club’s long-term future would appear to be very rosy as well. That’s because the...

Cricket: Apperley to host special game in honour of their big day out at Lord’s in 1998

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th Jul 2019 at 09:00

Apperley Cricket Club will roll back the years at the end of August in honour of the greatest day in the club’s history. Twenty-one years ago, almost to the day, Len Attard led the team out at Lord’s in the final of the National Village...Apperley Cricket Club will roll back the years at the end of August in honour of the greatest day in the club’s history. Twenty-one years ago, almost to the day, Len Attard led the team out at Lord’s in the final of the National Village...Apperley Cricket Club will roll back the years at the end of August in honour of the greatest day in the club’s history. Twenty-one years ago, almost to the day, Len Attard led the team out at Lord’s in the final of the National Village...

Cricket: Apperley Cricket Club have big plans to extend pavilion

Roger Jackson Tue, 2nd Jul 2019 at 13:30

Apperley Cricket Club are thinking big both on and off the pitch. They have enjoyed a great first half to their Gloucestershire League Division One campaign and the club’s success on the field is being matched by their plans off it. ...Apperley Cricket Club are thinking big both on and off the pitch. They have enjoyed a great first half to their Gloucestershire League Division One campaign and the club’s success on the field is being matched by their plans off it. ...Apperley Cricket Club are thinking big both on and off the pitch. They have enjoyed a great first half to their Gloucestershire League Division One campaign and the club’s success on the field is being matched by their plans off it. ...

Cricket: Dumbleton reaping the rewards of all the hard work over the past few years

Roger Jackson Mon, 1st Jul 2019 at 11:30

If there is still any doubt about the value of running junior sides then it is wise to take a look at the health of Dumbleton. Just six years ago this village club was quietly meandering along with around 80 youth members and was running under-11s...If there is still any doubt about the value of running junior sides then it is wise to take a look at the health of Dumbleton. Just six years ago this village club was quietly meandering along with around 80 youth members and was running under-11s...If there is still any doubt about the value of running junior sides then it is wise to take a look at the health of Dumbleton. Just six years ago this village club was quietly meandering along with around 80 youth members and was running under-11s...

Cricket: Jamie Diamond, 22, is making a big impact as a coach

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jun 2019 at 09:00

Diamond by name, Diamond by nature. Jamie Diamond is a cricket coach, a cricket player and a cricket fan but even at the relatively young age of 22 it’s fair to say that he sees himself primarily as a coach, happy to help others improve...Diamond by name, Diamond by nature. Jamie Diamond is a cricket coach, a cricket player and a cricket fan but even at the relatively young age of 22 it’s fair to say that he sees himself primarily as a coach, happy to help others improve...Diamond by name, Diamond by nature. Jamie Diamond is a cricket coach, a cricket player and a cricket fan but even at the relatively young age of 22 it’s fair to say that he sees himself primarily as a coach, happy to help others improve...

Cricket: Unsung Hero: Brendan Low, Tewkesbury Cricket Club

Cricket: Tewkesbury plans in place to make sure they can still play cricket

Roger Jackson Fri, 21st Jun 2019 at 12:00

The recent heavy rain has hit all sports clubs over the past couple of weeks or so but it’s fair to say that Tewkesbury Cricket Club have been hit harder than most. Their Swilgate ground was under three feet of water at one stage earlier this...The recent heavy rain has hit all sports clubs over the past couple of weeks or so but it’s fair to say that Tewkesbury Cricket Club have been hit harder than most. Their Swilgate ground was under three feet of water at one stage earlier this...The recent heavy rain has hit all sports clubs over the past couple of weeks or so but it’s fair to say that Tewkesbury Cricket Club have been hit harder than most. Their Swilgate ground was under three feet of water at one stage earlier this...

Cricket: It’s cheers all round as Apperley enjoy a win double

Roger Jackson Fri, 10th May 2019 at 15:30

The Apperley Cricket Club bar was drunk almost dry on the very first day of the new league season. And chairman Anthony Wilkes is hoping the pavilion is packed to the rafters again tomorrow evening because that will mean the club’s 1st and...The Apperley Cricket Club bar was drunk almost dry on the very first day of the new league season. And chairman Anthony Wilkes is hoping the pavilion is packed to the rafters again tomorrow evening because that will mean the club’s 1st and...The Apperley Cricket Club bar was drunk almost dry on the very first day of the new league season. And chairman Anthony Wilkes is hoping the pavilion is packed to the rafters again tomorrow evening because that will mean the club’s 1st and...

Cricket: Captain’s Log: Adam Stuart, Dumbleton Cricket Club

Cricket: Captain’s Log: James Allcoat, Tewkesbury Cricket Club