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General: Rising Star: Lawrence Tracey, Trojans Freefighters, mixed martial arts

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Dec 2017 at 09:00

Roger Jackson 22/12/2017

If you’ve been educated at Cheltenham College there’s every chance that post-university you’ll land yourself a job in one of the top professions – a doctor, a dentist, a...If you’ve been educated at Cheltenham College there’s every chance that post-university you’ll land yourself a job in one of the top professions – a doctor, a dentist, a stockbroker… or perhaps even a job in the media!

The odd one or two may well become a professional sportsman –...If you’ve been educated at Cheltenham College there’s every chance that post-university you’ll land yourself a job in one of the top professions – a doctor, a dentist, a stockbroker… or perhaps even a job in the media!

The odd one or two may well become a professional sportsman – Gloucester wing Ollie Thorley being a good recent...

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General: Rev Robert Pestell to take part in December Daily Dash in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice

Contributed Tue, 28th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Christmas is a busy time of year for members of the clergy, and for one local chaplain it will be even more so, committing to run three miles every single day throughout December including Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Rev Robert Pestell, who is...Christmas is a busy time of year for members of the clergy, and for one local chaplain it will be even more so, committing to run three miles every single day throughout December including Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Rev Robert Pestell, who is...Christmas is a busy time of year for members of the clergy, and for one local chaplain it will be even more so, committing to run three miles every single day throughout December including Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Rev Robert Pestell, who is...

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General: How sport and music came together as Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and The Who were star turns at the Blue Moon in Cheltenham

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00

Mike Edwards has led a secret life. Not in a mischievious way, you understand, but the man who is widely known around the county for his involvement in sport is not just a one-trick pony. “Not at all,” he laughed. “Everybody...Mike Edwards has led a secret life. Not in a mischievious way, you understand, but the man who is widely known around the county for his involvement in sport is not just a one-trick pony. “Not at all,” he laughed. “Everybody...Mike Edwards has led a secret life. Not in a mischievious way, you understand, but the man who is widely known around the county for his involvement in sport is not just a one-trick pony. “Not at all,” he laughed. “Everybody...

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General: Starlight Hike walkers raise £55,500 for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice

Contributed Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00

Walkers have reached for the stars with their fundraising efforts for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, raising a staggering £55,500 following last month’s Starlight Hike – A Night to Remember. This could pay for 18 hospice...Walkers have reached for the stars with their fundraising efforts for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, raising a staggering £55,500 following last month’s Starlight Hike – A Night to Remember. This could pay for 18 hospice...Walkers have reached for the stars with their fundraising efforts for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, raising a staggering £55,500 following last month’s Starlight Hike – A Night to Remember. This could pay for 18 hospice...

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General: Sir Geoff Hurst to take part in Memory Walk in support of three of England’s 1966 World Cup heroes

Contributed Sat, 7th Oct 2017 at 09:00

England football legend Sir Geoff Hurst will be putting his best foot forward for a cause very close to his heart tomorrow. He is joining forces with Alzheimer’s Society to tackle dementia in support of his fellow 1966 World Cup heroes who...England football legend Sir Geoff Hurst will be putting his best foot forward for a cause very close to his heart tomorrow. He is joining forces with Alzheimer’s Society to tackle dementia in support of his fellow 1966 World Cup heroes who...England football legend Sir Geoff Hurst will be putting his best foot forward for a cause very close to his heart tomorrow. He is joining forces with Alzheimer’s Society to tackle dementia in support of his fellow 1966 World Cup heroes who...

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General: Rising Star: Lawrence Tracey, Trojans Freefighters, mixed martial arts

General: Rev Robert Pestell to take part in December Daily Dash in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice

General: How sport and music came together as Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and The Who were star turns at the Blue Moon in Cheltenham

General: Starlight Hike walkers raise £55,500 for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice

General: Sir Geoff Hurst to take part in Memory Walk in support of three of England’s 1966 World Cup heroes