Sport

Hockey: Mum, Dad and Family: Harvey and Sian Freer and family, Stroud Hockey Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00

They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder and that would certainly appear to be the case with Harvey Freer and hockey. The soon-to-be 51-year-old loves his hockey – he’s very involved with Stroud which are the club just up the...They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder and that would certainly appear to be the case with Harvey Freer and hockey. The soon-to-be 51-year-old loves his hockey – he’s very involved with Stroud which are the club just up the...They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder and that would certainly appear to be the case with Harvey Freer and hockey. The soon-to-be 51-year-old loves his hockey – he’s very involved with Stroud which are the club just up the...

Hockey: Captain’s Log: Alistair Hammond, Wotton-under-Edge Hockey Club

Hockey: Why Lydney Hockey Club are a real family concern

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Duncan, Biddle and Lewis sound like they could be a firm of solicitors but they are in fact three very good reasons why Lydney Hockey Club’s 1st XI could make it into the national league this season. The team is very much a family affair,...Duncan, Biddle and Lewis sound like they could be a firm of solicitors but they are in fact three very good reasons why Lydney Hockey Club’s 1st XI could make it into the national league this season. The team is very much a family affair,...Duncan, Biddle and Lewis sound like they could be a firm of solicitors but they are in fact three very good reasons why Lydney Hockey Club’s 1st XI could make it into the national league this season. The team is very much a family affair,...

Hockey: Captain’s Log – Daisy Wheeler, Chipping Campden Hockey Club

Hockey: Unsung Hero – Tony Pierce, Cleevillians Hockey Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 25th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Tony Pierce may have played hockey for the same club for about 35 years but a lot has changed during that time. For a start, the club’s name has changed, as has their home venue and the type of surface they play on. These days Cleevillians...Tony Pierce may have played hockey for the same club for about 35 years but a lot has changed during that time. For a start, the club’s name has changed, as has their home venue and the type of surface they play on. These days Cleevillians...Tony Pierce may have played hockey for the same club for about 35 years but a lot has changed during that time. For a start, the club’s name has changed, as has their home venue and the type of surface they play on. These days Cleevillians...

Hockey: Captain’s Log: Charli Roberts, Cheltenham Hockey Club

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Sep 2017 at 09:00

In boxing there is the Ali Shuffle, in football it’s the Cruyff Turn… and in the ladies’ section of Cheltenham Hockey Club it’s the Chaz Wobble. While Muhammad Ali and Johan Cruyff are legends in the world of sport,... In boxing there is the Ali Shuffle, in football it’s the Cruyff Turn… and in the ladies’ section of Cheltenham Hockey Club it’s the Chaz Wobble. While Muhammad Ali and Johan Cruyff are legends in the world of sport,... In boxing there is the Ali Shuffle, in football it’s the Cruyff Turn… and in the ladies’ section of Cheltenham Hockey Club it’s the Chaz Wobble. While Muhammad Ali and Johan Cruyff are legends in the world of sport,...

Hockey: It’s all systems go as Stroud Hockey Club celebrate their 90th anniversary

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Sep 2017 at 09:00

Stroud Hockey Club are celebrating their 90th anniversary this season and they are hoping it will be a campaign that will live long in the memory. Whatever happens on the pitch over the next seven or eight months, the club will have an...Stroud Hockey Club are celebrating their 90th anniversary this season and they are hoping it will be a campaign that will live long in the memory. Whatever happens on the pitch over the next seven or eight months, the club will have an...Stroud Hockey Club are celebrating their 90th anniversary this season and they are hoping it will be a campaign that will live long in the memory. Whatever happens on the pitch over the next seven or eight months, the club will have an...

Hockey: Cirencester Hockey club’s junior section is a thriving concern with 250 members

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Sep 2017 at 09:00

It’s been well documented in recent times that many of today’s youngsters need to exercise more and eat less. It’s a message that has been repeated over and over by experts in health and education, not to mention the Government. ...It’s been well documented in recent times that many of today’s youngsters need to exercise more and eat less. It’s a message that has been repeated over and over by experts in health and education, not to mention the Government. ...It’s been well documented in recent times that many of today’s youngsters need to exercise more and eat less. It’s a message that has been repeated over and over by experts in health and education, not to mention the Government. ...

Hockey: Captain’s Log – Richard West, Gloucester City Hockey Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Sep 2017 at 13:00

New season, new captain and plenty of ambition at Gloucester City Hockey Club. Richard West is the new man in charge of the first team’s on the pitch affairs this season and the central defender does not beat about the bush when asked what...New season, new captain and plenty of ambition at Gloucester City Hockey Club. Richard West is the new man in charge of the first team’s on the pitch affairs this season and the central defender does not beat about the bush when asked what...New season, new captain and plenty of ambition at Gloucester City Hockey Club. Richard West is the new man in charge of the first team’s on the pitch affairs this season and the central defender does not beat about the bush when asked what...

Hockey: Summer hockey league ends in style

Roger Jackson Mon, 11th Sep 2017 at 11:50

There were lots of jolly hockey sticks and much, much more at the final round of matches in the Hockey Fever Summer League. Teams dressed up as zombies, 70s disco dancers and grandmas and grandads as the curtain was brought down on another season. ...There were lots of jolly hockey sticks and much, much more at the final round of matches in the Hockey Fever Summer League. Teams dressed up as zombies, 70s disco dancers and grandmas and grandads as the curtain was brought down on another season. ...There were lots of jolly hockey sticks and much, much more at the final round of matches in the Hockey Fever Summer League. Teams dressed up as zombies, 70s disco dancers and grandmas and grandads as the curtain was brought down on another season. ...

Hockey: ‘Buz’ Bywater is driving force for Newent Hockey Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 25th Aug 2017 at 09:00

Richard Bywater has been answering to the name ‘Buz’ for 40-odd years. That’s almost as long as he’s been playing for Newent Hockey Club, who he joined as a 15-year-old 35 years ago. “I started going down to the club...Richard Bywater has been answering to the name ‘Buz’ for 40-odd years. That’s almost as long as he’s been playing for Newent Hockey Club, who he joined as a 15-year-old 35 years ago. “I started going down to the club...Richard Bywater has been answering to the name ‘Buz’ for 40-odd years. That’s almost as long as he’s been playing for Newent Hockey Club, who he joined as a 15-year-old 35 years ago. “I started going down to the club...

Hockey: Miles of smiles for Bourton and Sherborne Hockey Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 24th Aug 2017 at 09:00

New season, new start for Bourton and Sherborne Hockey Club as they look forward to fewer hours spent on the busy roads up and down the country. That’s because the club, which runs four adult teams, has switched to the GoCrea8 League after...New season, new start for Bourton and Sherborne Hockey Club as they look forward to fewer hours spent on the busy roads up and down the country. That’s because the club, which runs four adult teams, has switched to the GoCrea8 League after...New season, new start for Bourton and Sherborne Hockey Club as they look forward to fewer hours spent on the busy roads up and down the country. That’s because the club, which runs four adult teams, has switched to the GoCrea8 League after...

Hockey: Cheltenham Hockey Club youngsters have done us proud, says Phil Robson

Roger Jackson Thu, 18th May 2017 at 12:00

Cheltenham Hockey Club just missed out on a unique treble at Olympic Park. The club’s under-14s had headed to London looking to retain their England Hockey Clubs Championship title and at the same time add to the club’s success on... Cheltenham Hockey Club just missed out on a unique treble at Olympic Park. The club’s under-14s had headed to London looking to retain their England Hockey Clubs Championship title and at the same time add to the club’s success on... Cheltenham Hockey Club just missed out on a unique treble at Olympic Park. The club’s under-14s had headed to London looking to retain their England Hockey Clubs Championship title and at the same time add to the club’s success on...

Hockey: Cheltenham Hockey Club chase third national title win of season