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Netball: Mums and daughters, Stroud Netball Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00

Roger Jackson 21/12/2017

Stroud Netball Club are a family club and that is epitomised by the fact that they currently have seven mothers and daughters either playing or heavily involved with the club.

...Stroud Netball Club are a family club and that is epitomised by the fact that they currently have seven mothers and daughters either playing or heavily involved with the club.

The magnificent seven are: Julie and Tuesday Wilmott, Paula and Samantha Lane, Wendy and Alice Chandler, Leanne and Chloe Ennis, Kerry and Abby...Stroud Netball Club are a family club and that is epitomised by the fact that they currently have seven mothers and daughters either playing or heavily involved with the club.

The magnificent seven are: Julie and Tuesday Wilmott, Paula and Samantha Lane, Wendy and Alice Chandler, Leanne and Chloe Ennis, Kerry and Abby Richardson, Di and Claudia Reid, and Phillippa and...

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Netball: Old Chelts juniors are on the ball

Gemma Drew Sat, 2nd Dec 2017 at 09:00

Old Chelts Netball Club have had many successes over the years. But now it’s time to hand over to the juniors! “In the last few years the club have had a waiting list of players wishing to join our junior club groups,” says...Old Chelts Netball Club have had many successes over the years. But now it’s time to hand over to the juniors! “In the last few years the club have had a waiting list of players wishing to join our junior club groups,” says...Old Chelts Netball Club have had many successes over the years. But now it’s time to hand over to the juniors! “In the last few years the club have had a waiting list of players wishing to join our junior club groups,” says...

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Netball: Severn Stars Netball Club have got plenty to shout about

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

“We did better than England’s rugby team!” And no, those aren’t the words of an all-conquering All Black or a Welsh rugby supporter from the 1970s, they are the words of Severn Stars netball player Tracy Frankland, who also...“We did better than England’s rugby team!” And no, those aren’t the words of an all-conquering All Black or a Welsh rugby supporter from the 1970s, they are the words of Severn Stars netball player Tracy Frankland, who also...“We did better than England’s rugby team!” And no, those aren’t the words of an all-conquering All Black or a Welsh rugby supporter from the 1970s, they are the words of Severn Stars netball player Tracy Frankland, who also...

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Netball: Churchdown netballers have plenty to sing about

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

Churchdown Netball Club have a fab four in the Gloucestershire League and they’re certainly top of the charts in Vanessa Howarth’s eyes. The club’s press officer is in her fourth season with the club and she’s delighted she...Churchdown Netball Club have a fab four in the Gloucestershire League and they’re certainly top of the charts in Vanessa Howarth’s eyes. The club’s press officer is in her fourth season with the club and she’s delighted she...Churchdown Netball Club have a fab four in the Gloucestershire League and they’re certainly top of the charts in Vanessa Howarth’s eyes. The club’s press officer is in her fourth season with the club and she’s delighted she...

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Netball: Challengers Netball Club are on the up and up

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

If a club’s health is determined by the strength of their junior set-up, then Challengers Netball Club are in a very good place. In addition to the club’s six senior teams – one of which, the Rockets, play in the regional league...If a club’s health is determined by the strength of their junior set-up, then Challengers Netball Club are in a very good place. In addition to the club’s six senior teams – one of which, the Rockets, play in the regional league...If a club’s health is determined by the strength of their junior set-up, then Challengers Netball Club are in a very good place. In addition to the club’s six senior teams – one of which, the Rockets, play in the regional league...

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Netball: Sue Wainwright reflects on 40 years of Hucclecote Netball Club… and looks to the future too

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

When Sue Wainwright founded Hucclecote Netball Club 40-odd years ago she could never have dreamed how big they would become. Fast forward from those days in the late 1970s when the sophisticated ladies of the day were wearing leisure suits, jump...When Sue Wainwright founded Hucclecote Netball Club 40-odd years ago she could never have dreamed how big they would become. Fast forward from those days in the late 1970s when the sophisticated ladies of the day were wearing leisure suits, jump...When Sue Wainwright founded Hucclecote Netball Club 40-odd years ago she could never have dreamed how big they would become. Fast forward from those days in the late 1970s when the sophisticated ladies of the day were wearing leisure suits, jump...

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Netball: Jessica Orzel hoping to hit new heights with Winchcombe Netball Club

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

Jessica Orzel always has plenty to say for herself when she walks onto a netball court. By her own admission the Winchcombe player is very competitive and she likes to make sure that no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of victory. ...Jessica Orzel always has plenty to say for herself when she walks onto a netball court. By her own admission the Winchcombe player is very competitive and she likes to make sure that no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of victory. ...Jessica Orzel always has plenty to say for herself when she walks onto a netball court. By her own admission the Winchcombe player is very competitive and she likes to make sure that no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of victory. ...

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Netball: Randwick Netball Club closing in on milestone

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

Randwick Netball Club celebrate their 30th anniversary this season – and their two founder members are still heavily involved with the club. Jo Smith and her daughter Lisa Harris formed the club when they moved to Stroud from Swindon in the...Randwick Netball Club celebrate their 30th anniversary this season – and their two founder members are still heavily involved with the club. Jo Smith and her daughter Lisa Harris formed the club when they moved to Stroud from Swindon in the...Randwick Netball Club celebrate their 30th anniversary this season – and their two founder members are still heavily involved with the club. Jo Smith and her daughter Lisa Harris formed the club when they moved to Stroud from Swindon in the...

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Netball: Life is ‘brilliant’ for Jo Franklin at Bishop’s Cleeve Netball Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 23rd Aug 2017 at 09:20

Jo Franklin plays goalshooter for Bishop’s Cleeve Netball Club and she’s pretty good at it. She reckons on scoring about 40 goals every game so if she plays 18 games in the Gloucestershire League Premier Division this season it means...Jo Franklin plays goalshooter for Bishop’s Cleeve Netball Club and she’s pretty good at it. She reckons on scoring about 40 goals every game so if she plays 18 games in the Gloucestershire League Premier Division this season it means...Jo Franklin plays goalshooter for Bishop’s Cleeve Netball Club and she’s pretty good at it. She reckons on scoring about 40 goals every game so if she plays 18 games in the Gloucestershire League Premier Division this season it means...

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Netball: Hartpury to be home for netball’s talented teens

Contributed Mon, 24th Jul 2017 at 10:10 Junior Sport

Hartpury will play host to some of the region’s most talented under-17 netball players after being selected as one of Netball Superleague side Seven Stars’ new academies. As one of five new academies linked to the Superleague side,...Hartpury will play host to some of the region’s most talented under-17 netball players after being selected as one of Netball Superleague side Seven Stars’ new academies. As one of five new academies linked to the Superleague side,...Hartpury will play host to some of the region’s most talented under-17 netball players after being selected as one of Netball Superleague side Seven Stars’ new academies. As one of five new academies linked to the Superleague side,...

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Netball: Mother and Daughter: Sarah and Abbie Evans – Coach and player at Cirencester Netball Club

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Mother & Daughter

Sarah Evans was one of the founder members of Cirencester Netball Club. Now her daughter Abbie, 15, is reaping the rewards of mum’s hard work as she makes her way in the sport. Sarah, who is Cirencester born and bred, told the Local...Sarah Evans was one of the founder members of Cirencester Netball Club. Now her daughter Abbie, 15, is reaping the rewards of mum’s hard work as she makes her way in the sport. Sarah, who is Cirencester born and bred, told the Local...Sarah Evans was one of the founder members of Cirencester Netball Club. Now her daughter Abbie, 15, is reaping the rewards of mum’s hard work as she makes her way in the sport. Sarah, who is Cirencester born and bred, told the Local...

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