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Golf: Captain’s Log – Nigel Hudson, Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Nigel Hudson had just come down a ladder when he spoke to The Local Answer.
The self-employed builder and electrical contractor had been working on a roof all morning, and the...Nigel Hudson had just come down a ladder when he spoke to The Local Answer.
The self-employed builder and electrical contractor had been working on a roof all morning, and the 47-year-old has certainly been hitting the heights since taking up golf at the start of the millennium.
These days he is...Nigel Hudson had just come down a ladder when he spoke to The Local Answer.
The self-employed builder and electrical contractor had been working on a roof all morning, and the 47-year-old has certainly been hitting the heights since taking up golf at the start of the millennium.
These days he is captain of Stinchcombe Hill – he hands over...[read more]Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Will McCarthy, Cirencester Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Will McCarthy has moved ‘upstairs’ at Cirencester Rugby Club. And no, the Gloucester Premier club have not built a second tier on their clubhouse at The Whiteway. It’s just that McCarthy has taken on the role of non-playing...Will McCarthy has moved ‘upstairs’ at Cirencester Rugby Club. And no, the Gloucester Premier club have not built a second tier on their clubhouse at The Whiteway. It’s just that McCarthy has taken on the role of non-playing...Will McCarthy has moved ‘upstairs’ at Cirencester Rugby Club. And no, the Gloucester Premier club have not built a second tier on their clubhouse at The Whiteway. It’s just that McCarthy has taken on the role of non-playing...
[read more]Hockey: Captain’s Log: Alistair Hammond, Wotton-under-Edge Hockey Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
As many readers will know, Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero character. It was also the nickname given to former England football skipper Bryan Robson back in the 80s. Robbo, as he was universally known, was an all-action player who led from...As many readers will know, Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero character. It was also the nickname given to former England football skipper Bryan Robson back in the 80s. Robbo, as he was universally known, was an all-action player who led from...As many readers will know, Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero character. It was also the nickname given to former England football skipper Bryan Robson back in the 80s. Robbo, as he was universally known, was an all-action player who led from...
[read more]Hockey: Captain’s Log – Daisy Wheeler, Chipping Campden Hockey Club
Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Don’t be surprised to see Daisy Wheeler break into a gallop in Chipping Campden Hockey Club’s midfield this season. That’s because as well as being captain of the West Clubs’ Women’s League Severn Division One side,...Don’t be surprised to see Daisy Wheeler break into a gallop in Chipping Campden Hockey Club’s midfield this season. That’s because as well as being captain of the West Clubs’ Women’s League Severn Division One side,...Don’t be surprised to see Daisy Wheeler break into a gallop in Chipping Campden Hockey Club’s midfield this season. That’s because as well as being captain of the West Clubs’ Women’s League Severn Division One side,...
[read more]Cricket: Father and Sons: Richard Gegg and his magnificent seven
Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jul 2017 at 10:00 Father & Son
Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: Rita New, Cleeve Cloud Golf Club, ladies’ section
Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jul 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
It’s generally accepted that film sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original. Think Jaws 2, Hangover II or even more recently T2 Trainspotting. Things just aren’t as good second time around. However, that is not the case... It’s generally accepted that film sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original. Think Jaws 2, Hangover II or even more recently T2 Trainspotting. Things just aren’t as good second time around. However, that is not the case... It’s generally accepted that film sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original. Think Jaws 2, Hangover II or even more recently T2 Trainspotting. Things just aren’t as good second time around. However, that is not the case...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log – Morag Roberts, Forest Hills Golf Club ladies’ section
Roger Jackson Tue, 27th Jun 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Morag Roberts played at Forest Hills Golf Club on the day it opened on July 2nd 1992 and she has never looked back. Now in her third stint as captain of the club’s ladies’ section, the 62-year-old enjoys the sport as much now as she...Morag Roberts played at Forest Hills Golf Club on the day it opened on July 2nd 1992 and she has never looked back. Now in her third stint as captain of the club’s ladies’ section, the 62-year-old enjoys the sport as much now as she...Morag Roberts played at Forest Hills Golf Club on the day it opened on July 2nd 1992 and she has never looked back. Now in her third stint as captain of the club’s ladies’ section, the 62-year-old enjoys the sport as much now as she...
[read more]Golf: Father and Son – Simon and Kenny Overthrow, Painswick Golf Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 26th Jun 2017 at 09:00 Father & Son
A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...
[read more]Bowls: Captain’s Log: Margaret Davies, Bishop’s Cleeve Bowling Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Captain's Log
What began as a holiday romance developed into a full-blown love affair that has continued for more than 30 years. Margaret Davies started playing bowls at the age of 13 or 14 when she went on family holidays near Lowestoft. She played every year...What began as a holiday romance developed into a full-blown love affair that has continued for more than 30 years. Margaret Davies started playing bowls at the age of 13 or 14 when she went on family holidays near Lowestoft. She played every year...What began as a holiday romance developed into a full-blown love affair that has continued for more than 30 years. Margaret Davies started playing bowls at the age of 13 or 14 when she went on family holidays near Lowestoft. She played every year...
[read more]Cricket: Captain’s Log: Scott Tremain, Dumbleton Cricket Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Captain's Log
It’s a good job that Scott Tremain isn’t the type to get carried away too easily otherwise he might think that this cricket captaincy malarkey is a piece of cake. The 26-year-old is in his first season as Dumbleton skipper and their...It’s a good job that Scott Tremain isn’t the type to get carried away too easily otherwise he might think that this cricket captaincy malarkey is a piece of cake. The 26-year-old is in his first season as Dumbleton skipper and their...It’s a good job that Scott Tremain isn’t the type to get carried away too easily otherwise he might think that this cricket captaincy malarkey is a piece of cake. The 26-year-old is in his first season as Dumbleton skipper and their...
[read more]Water Polo: Cheltenham water polo star Sam Legge inspired to take up the sport by his brother Adam
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Father & Son
Sam Legge has been the secure last line of defence for Cheltenham’s water polo team as they have dominated the sport in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has been a key component in the team that have won the British title again this season...Sam Legge has been the secure last line of defence for Cheltenham’s water polo team as they have dominated the sport in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has been a key component in the team that have won the British title again this season...Sam Legge has been the secure last line of defence for Cheltenham’s water polo team as they have dominated the sport in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has been a key component in the team that have won the British title again this season...
[read more]Rugby Union: Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan love being part of the Cheltenham Saracens rugby family
Roger Jackson Fri, 5th May 2017 at 13:30 Captain's Log
Look closely at the main picture with this story and on the right, you will see Gloucester players Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan revelling in the celebrations as Cheltenham Saracens won the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination Senior Cup. ... Look closely at the main picture with this story and on the right, you will see Gloucester players Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan revelling in the celebrations as Cheltenham Saracens won the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination Senior Cup. ... Look closely at the main picture with this story and on the right, you will see Gloucester players Billy Burns and Jacob Rowan revelling in the celebrations as Cheltenham Saracens won the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination Senior Cup. ...
[read more]Rugby Union: New Gloucestershire rugby chief Shane Aldridge’s five-year plan
Roger Jackson Thu, 4th May 2017 at 15:20 Captain's Log
The new man at the top of Gloucestershire rugby has a five-year plan to bring back the glory days to county rugby. Shane Aldridge, who lives in Dursley, took over from Nigel Gillingham as the new head of representative rugby at the start of the... The new man at the top of Gloucestershire rugby has a five-year plan to bring back the glory days to county rugby. Shane Aldridge, who lives in Dursley, took over from Nigel Gillingham as the new head of representative rugby at the start of the... The new man at the top of Gloucestershire rugby has a five-year plan to bring back the glory days to county rugby. Shane Aldridge, who lives in Dursley, took over from Nigel Gillingham as the new head of representative rugby at the start of the...
[read more]Rugby Union: Skipper Ethan Badham can’t wait to lead Spartans out at Twickenham for National Junior Vase final
Roger Jackson Thu, 4th May 2017 at 14:10 Captain's Log
Ethan Badham says he will be the “proudest man in England” when he leads Spartans out at Twickenham on Saturday (11am kick-off). The 21-year-old hooker will be centre stage when the Gloucester One champions tackle Goole of Yorkshire...Ethan Badham says he will be the “proudest man in England” when he leads Spartans out at Twickenham on Saturday (11am kick-off). The 21-year-old hooker will be centre stage when the Gloucester One champions tackle Goole of Yorkshire...Ethan Badham says he will be the “proudest man in England” when he leads Spartans out at Twickenham on Saturday (11am kick-off). The 21-year-old hooker will be centre stage when the Gloucester One champions tackle Goole of Yorkshire...
[read more]Football: Forest Green are fired up and ready to go, says Liam Noble
Roger Jackson Wed, 3rd May 2017 at 15:00 Captain's Log
“If we’d been told at the start of the season that we needed to win two and draw one of our last three games to win promotion to the Football League we’d have taken that.” So says Forest Green Rovers captain Liam Noble as he...“If we’d been told at the start of the season that we needed to win two and draw one of our last three games to win promotion to the Football League we’d have taken that.” So says Forest Green Rovers captain Liam Noble as he...“If we’d been told at the start of the season that we needed to win two and draw one of our last three games to win promotion to the Football League we’d have taken that.” So says Forest Green Rovers captain Liam Noble as he...
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