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General: Father and Son: John and Laurie Beck
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th Nov 2021 at 09:00 Father & Son
If you’d have asked long-time Gloucester rugby fan John Beck who he’d like to have round for dinner back in the late 1990s there’s every chance he’d have... If you’d have asked long-time Gloucester rugby fan John Beck who he’d like to have round for dinner back in the late 1990s there’s every chance he’d have said Terry Fanolua and Richard Tombs. Fanolua, the great Samoan, and Tombs, who was capped five times by Australia, formed what is... If you’d have asked long-time Gloucester rugby fan John Beck who he’d like to have round for dinner back in the late 1990s there’s every chance he’d have said Terry Fanolua and Richard Tombs. Fanolua, the great Samoan, and Tombs, who was capped five times by Australia, formed what is widely regarded as one of Gloucester’s best...
[read more]Running: Mother and Daughter: Sandie Wood and Nadine Brown, Running Somewhere Else
Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Jan 2018 at 09:00 Mother & Daughter
Nadine Brown doesn’t do anything by halves. If she’s going to do something – in this case running – she’s clearly the type of person who likes to do it properly. The 31-year-old only took up running in April 2016...Nadine Brown doesn’t do anything by halves. If she’s going to do something – in this case running – she’s clearly the type of person who likes to do it properly. The 31-year-old only took up running in April 2016...Nadine Brown doesn’t do anything by halves. If she’s going to do something – in this case running – she’s clearly the type of person who likes to do it properly. The 31-year-old only took up running in April 2016...
[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: 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]Cricket: Gloucestershire set for T20 Blast warm-up game on Friday
Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Jun 2017 at 13:10 Match Reports
Gloucestershire are preparing for their upcoming NatWest T20 Blast by taking on a team that includes a number of top club cricketers. Last year’s quarter-finalists will play a team featuring some of this season’s top performing amateur...Gloucestershire are preparing for their upcoming NatWest T20 Blast by taking on a team that includes a number of top club cricketers. Last year’s quarter-finalists will play a team featuring some of this season’s top performing amateur...Gloucestershire are preparing for their upcoming NatWest T20 Blast by taking on a team that includes a number of top club cricketers. Last year’s quarter-finalists will play a team featuring some of this season’s top performing amateur...
[read more]Cricket: Gloucestershire under-17s make it a hat-trick of wins
Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Jun 2017 at 13:10 Match Reports
Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Worcestershire Under 17 Boys (at Bishopston CC) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup - Group 4A Gloucestershire 213 all out (45.2 overs) Worcestershire 95 all out (35.3 overs) Gloucestershire won by 118 runs ... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Worcestershire Under 17 Boys (at Bishopston CC) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup - Group 4A Gloucestershire 213 all out (45.2 overs) Worcestershire 95 all out (35.3 overs) Gloucestershire won by 118 runs ... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Worcestershire Under 17 Boys (at Bishopston CC) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup - Group 4A Gloucestershire 213 all out (45.2 overs) Worcestershire 95 all out (35.3 overs) Gloucestershire won by 118 runs ...
[read more]Cricket: Youngsters to be centre stage for primary school kwik cricket finals’ day at Cheltenham College
Roger Jackson Tue, 20th Jun 2017 at 14:10 Match Reports
Around 200 children will grace the famous Cheltenham College ground on Friday as part of the 2017 Gloucestershire year 5 and 6 primary school kwik cricket finals’ day. The home of the world’s longest running cricket festival will be...Around 200 children will grace the famous Cheltenham College ground on Friday as part of the 2017 Gloucestershire year 5 and 6 primary school kwik cricket finals’ day. The home of the world’s longest running cricket festival will be...Around 200 children will grace the famous Cheltenham College ground on Friday as part of the 2017 Gloucestershire year 5 and 6 primary school kwik cricket finals’ day. The home of the world’s longest running cricket festival will be...
[read more]Rugby Union: Hartpury swoop for 12 new players
Roger Jackson Tue, 13th Jun 2017 at 13:50 Match Reports
Hartpury RFC have stepped up their preparations for their first season in the Championship after naming a number of new signings. The newly promoted side have secured the signatures of 12 new players just ahead of their pre-season training getting...Hartpury RFC have stepped up their preparations for their first season in the Championship after naming a number of new signings. The newly promoted side have secured the signatures of 12 new players just ahead of their pre-season training getting...Hartpury RFC have stepped up their preparations for their first season in the Championship after naming a number of new signings. The newly promoted side have secured the signatures of 12 new players just ahead of their pre-season training getting...
[read more]Cricket: Gloucestershire’s under-17 cricketers storm to victory
Contributed Mon, 12th Jun 2017 at 14:30 Match Reports
Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Hampshire Under 17 Boys (at Bristol Grammar School) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup Hampshire 153-7 (32 overs) Gloucestershire 154-5 (26.2 overs) Gloucestershire won by five wickets Gloucestershire... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Hampshire Under 17 Boys (at Bristol Grammar School) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup Hampshire 153-7 (32 overs) Gloucestershire 154-5 (26.2 overs) Gloucestershire won by five wickets Gloucestershire... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Hampshire Under 17 Boys (at Bristol Grammar School) ECB Royal London Under 17 One Day Cup Hampshire 153-7 (32 overs) Gloucestershire 154-5 (26.2 overs) Gloucestershire won by five wickets Gloucestershire...
[read more]Cricket: Gloucestershire’s under-14s race to cup win
Contributed Wed, 7th Jun 2017 at 13:40 Match Reports
Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Wiltshire Under 14 Boys (at Bishops Cannings CC) ECB Under 14 County Cup - Group 3 Wiltshire 102-9 (35 overs) Gloucestershire 103-4 (23.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by six wickets Sam Swingwood took 5-11 on his... Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Wiltshire Under 14 Boys (at Bishops Cannings CC) ECB Under 14 County Cup - Group 3 Wiltshire 102-9 (35 overs) Gloucestershire 103-4 (23.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by six wickets Sam Swingwood took 5-11 on his... Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Wiltshire Under 14 Boys (at Bishops Cannings CC) ECB Under 14 County Cup - Group 3 Wiltshire 102-9 (35 overs) Gloucestershire 103-4 (23.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by six wickets Sam Swingwood took 5-11 on his...
[read more]Water Polo: Battling Cheltenham miss out on league and cup double
Roger Jackson Wed, 31st May 2017 at 08:00 Match Reports
Cheltenham’s hopes of landing a water polo league and cup double were dashed in cruel fashion at Sandford Lido. They were beaten 10-9 by Lancaster in the final of the British Championships, going down to a goal in the final minute. “It...Cheltenham’s hopes of landing a water polo league and cup double were dashed in cruel fashion at Sandford Lido. They were beaten 10-9 by Lancaster in the final of the British Championships, going down to a goal in the final minute. “It...Cheltenham’s hopes of landing a water polo league and cup double were dashed in cruel fashion at Sandford Lido. They were beaten 10-9 by Lancaster in the final of the British Championships, going down to a goal in the final minute. “It...
[read more]Cricket: Gloucestershire’s under-11 cricketers make it two wins from two
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 12:30 Match Reports
Gloucestershire Under 11 Boys v Oxfordshire Under 11 Boys (at Thornbury CC) Friendly Oxfordshire 83 all out (28 overs) Gloucestershire 84-1 (25 overs) Gloucestershire won by nine wickets Gloucestershire Under-11s made it two wins from two... Gloucestershire Under 11 Boys v Oxfordshire Under 11 Boys (at Thornbury CC) Friendly Oxfordshire 83 all out (28 overs) Gloucestershire 84-1 (25 overs) Gloucestershire won by nine wickets Gloucestershire Under-11s made it two wins from two... Gloucestershire Under 11 Boys v Oxfordshire Under 11 Boys (at Thornbury CC) Friendly Oxfordshire 83 all out (28 overs) Gloucestershire 84-1 (25 overs) Gloucestershire won by nine wickets Gloucestershire Under-11s made it two wins from two...
[read more]Cricket: Haresfield Gladiators are too strong for Apperley 2nds in County League
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 10:30 Match Reports
Skipper Ali Smith and Tom Stannard shared an opening stand of 220 for Haresfield Gladiators who went on to defeat Apperley 2nds by 76 runs in Division Five of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League.` Both men were denied their centuries,...Skipper Ali Smith and Tom Stannard shared an opening stand of 220 for Haresfield Gladiators who went on to defeat Apperley 2nds by 76 runs in Division Five of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League.` Both men were denied their centuries,...Skipper Ali Smith and Tom Stannard shared an opening stand of 220 for Haresfield Gladiators who went on to defeat Apperley 2nds by 76 runs in Division Five of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League.` Both men were denied their centuries,...
[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]Tennis: Tennis ace Regi is following in mum Lorraine Ristic’s footsteps
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Mother & Daughter
Tennis star Lorraine Ristic has been serving aces all her life but she might just have another one up her sleeve. That’s because her 15-year-old daughter Regi is starting to make a big racket in a sport that her mum has enjoyed for close on...Tennis star Lorraine Ristic has been serving aces all her life but she might just have another one up her sleeve. That’s because her 15-year-old daughter Regi is starting to make a big racket in a sport that her mum has enjoyed for close on...Tennis star Lorraine Ristic has been serving aces all her life but she might just have another one up her sleeve. That’s because her 15-year-old daughter Regi is starting to make a big racket in a sport that her mum has enjoyed for close on...
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