Sport

Football: Unsung Hero: Kenny Smith, Eastcombe Football Club

Running: Chairman Jim Adams is happy to lead Stroud and District Athletics Club

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

Jim Adams was unattached until the age of 49. But before any single ladies who knew him 20, 30 or 40 years ago start kicking themselves over missed opportunities, the happily married father-of-two grown up boys was ‘unattached’ only in...Jim Adams was unattached until the age of 49. But before any single ladies who knew him 20, 30 or 40 years ago start kicking themselves over missed opportunities, the happily married father-of-two grown up boys was ‘unattached’ only in...Jim Adams was unattached until the age of 49. But before any single ladies who knew him 20, 30 or 40 years ago start kicking themselves over missed opportunities, the happily married father-of-two grown up boys was ‘unattached’ only in...

General: Kristof Willerton has been jumping for joy for 20 years

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

Readers of a certain age will remember the romantic comedy There’s Something About Mary, which was a huge box office hit back in the late 1990s. When it was released in July 1998, Kristof Willerton was only four, but while there was...Readers of a certain age will remember the romantic comedy There’s Something About Mary, which was a huge box office hit back in the late 1990s. When it was released in July 1998, Kristof Willerton was only four, but while there was...Readers of a certain age will remember the romantic comedy There’s Something About Mary, which was a huge box office hit back in the late 1990s. When it was released in July 1998, Kristof Willerton was only four, but while there was...

Football: Hardwicke draw with fellow County League high-fliers Lebeq United

Contributed Mon, 11th Dec 2017 at 11:10

It was the coldest Saturday of the season so far – three of the eight games in the County League were postponed – but there was plenty to warm the hearts of football fans as second-placed Lebeq United travelled to third-placed Hardwicke....It was the coldest Saturday of the season so far – three of the eight games in the County League were postponed – but there was plenty to warm the hearts of football fans as second-placed Lebeq United travelled to third-placed Hardwicke....It was the coldest Saturday of the season so far – three of the eight games in the County League were postponed – but there was plenty to warm the hearts of football fans as second-placed Lebeq United travelled to third-placed Hardwicke....

Football: In-form Frampton United are climbing up the County League

Contributed Mon, 4th Dec 2017 at 11:10

Frampton United are tucked in nicely in the congested mid-table of the County League, but with games in hand on five of the seven teams above them, they have power to add. They made it seven wins from 11 games – they have also drawn one...Frampton United are tucked in nicely in the congested mid-table of the County League, but with games in hand on five of the seven teams above them, they have power to add. They made it seven wins from 11 games – they have also drawn one...Frampton United are tucked in nicely in the congested mid-table of the County League, but with games in hand on five of the seven teams above them, they have power to add. They made it seven wins from 11 games – they have also drawn one...

Football: Tredworth and Kingsway setting a fast pace in Division Four of the Stroud League

Contributed Thu, 30th Nov 2017 at 09:00

With the party season almost upon us, which teams in Division Four of the Stroud Football League are jumping for joy as we prepare to move into December and which teams are crying into their beer? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the...With the party season almost upon us, which teams in Division Four of the Stroud Football League are jumping for joy as we prepare to move into December and which teams are crying into their beer? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the...With the party season almost upon us, which teams in Division Four of the Stroud Football League are jumping for joy as we prepare to move into December and which teams are crying into their beer? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the...

Football: It’s tight at the top in Division Three of the Stroud League

Contributed Wed, 29th Nov 2017 at 16:00

With Christmas just around the corner, which teams in Division Three of the Stroud Football League are likely to be on or near the top of the tree on the big day? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. The picture...With Christmas just around the corner, which teams in Division Three of the Stroud Football League are likely to be on or near the top of the tree on the big day? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. The picture...With Christmas just around the corner, which teams in Division Three of the Stroud Football League are likely to be on or near the top of the tree on the big day? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. The picture...

Football: Liam Gale is four-goal hero in impressive Stonehouse Twon win

Contributed Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 15:20

Liam Gale scored four goals as Stonehouse Town won 6-1 at Kingswood to move into the top half of the County League. Town opened the scoring on 18 minutes when Gale turned in an Andy Maryon cross, but within a minute the home side drew level with a...Liam Gale scored four goals as Stonehouse Town won 6-1 at Kingswood to move into the top half of the County League. Town opened the scoring on 18 minutes when Gale turned in an Andy Maryon cross, but within a minute the home side drew level with a...Liam Gale scored four goals as Stonehouse Town won 6-1 at Kingswood to move into the top half of the County League. Town opened the scoring on 18 minutes when Gale turned in an Andy Maryon cross, but within a minute the home side drew level with a...

Football: Unsung Hero: Tom Mcloughlin, Horsley United Football Club

Golf: Captain’s Log – Nigel Hudson, Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club

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...

Running: Mother and daughters – Tina, Amy and Jessie Gomer, Stroud and District Athletics Club

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

Tina Gomer has been a fitness instructor for more than 20 years so it’s no surprise that she’s into her running. What is perhaps a little bit more surprising is that she has only been doing it for the past 10 years or so. But while...Tina Gomer has been a fitness instructor for more than 20 years so it’s no surprise that she’s into her running. What is perhaps a little bit more surprising is that she has only been doing it for the past 10 years or so. But while...Tina Gomer has been a fitness instructor for more than 20 years so it’s no surprise that she’s into her running. What is perhaps a little bit more surprising is that she has only been doing it for the past 10 years or so. But while...

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

Football: New-look Longlevens 3rds are flying high in Division Two of Stroud League

Contributed Wed, 22nd Nov 2017 at 09:00

How is Division Two of the Stroud Football League shaping up this season? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “There have been a few surprises in this season's Division Two, with the form of Longlevens...How is Division Two of the Stroud Football League shaping up this season? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “There have been a few surprises in this season's Division Two, with the form of Longlevens...How is Division Two of the Stroud Football League shaping up this season? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “There have been a few surprises in this season's Division Two, with the form of Longlevens...