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Football: Bishop’s Cleeve A win Cheltenham League’s Junior Charity Cup with victory over Andoversford PLUS Saturday’s fixtures

Roger Jackson Fri, 29th Mar 2019 at 14:40

Bishop’s Cleeve A retained the Cheltenham League’s Junior Charity Cup with a 4-2 win over Andoversford at Kayte Lane last night. And yet Andoversford, who were also runners-up last season, started brightly. Ergys Berisha headed... Bishop’s Cleeve A retained the Cheltenham League’s Junior Charity Cup with a 4-2 win over Andoversford at Kayte Lane last night. And yet Andoversford, who were also runners-up last season, started brightly. Ergys Berisha headed... Bishop’s Cleeve A retained the Cheltenham League’s Junior Charity Cup with a 4-2 win over Andoversford at Kayte Lane last night. And yet Andoversford, who were also runners-up last season, started brightly. Ergys Berisha headed...

Rugby Union: Hartpury in good spirits as they prepare to take on Bedford Blues

Roger Jackson Fri, 29th Mar 2019 at 11:30

Hartpury move into the final four games of the Greene King IPA season knowing that only a continuation of their current good form will be enough to give them a chance of survival. Last weekend saw them clinch a famous away win at third-placed...Hartpury move into the final four games of the Greene King IPA season knowing that only a continuation of their current good form will be enough to give them a chance of survival. Last weekend saw them clinch a famous away win at third-placed...Hartpury move into the final four games of the Greene King IPA season knowing that only a continuation of their current good form will be enough to give them a chance of survival. Last weekend saw them clinch a famous away win at third-placed...

Running: Cheltenham Harriers runner Marcus England wants to break two hours, 30 minutes at this year’s London Marathon

Roger Jackson Fri, 29th Mar 2019 at 09:00

Marcus England used to play a lot of football but he isn’t one of those people who couldn’t let go of the beautiful game once he’d hung up his boots. On the contrary, the recently turned 37-year-old wishes he’d stopped...Marcus England used to play a lot of football but he isn’t one of those people who couldn’t let go of the beautiful game once he’d hung up his boots. On the contrary, the recently turned 37-year-old wishes he’d stopped...Marcus England used to play a lot of football but he isn’t one of those people who couldn’t let go of the beautiful game once he’d hung up his boots. On the contrary, the recently turned 37-year-old wishes he’d stopped...

Rugby Union: Northampton Saints prop Jamal Ford-Robinson to link up with Gloucester next season

Roger Jackson Thu, 28th Mar 2019 at 15:00

Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Jamal Ford-Robinson from the Northampton Saints, who will link up with the Cherry and Whites this summer. The 25-year-old prop, who can operate on both sides of the scrum, has spent the past two seasons at...Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Jamal Ford-Robinson from the Northampton Saints, who will link up with the Cherry and Whites this summer. The 25-year-old prop, who can operate on both sides of the scrum, has spent the past two seasons at...Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Jamal Ford-Robinson from the Northampton Saints, who will link up with the Cherry and Whites this summer. The 25-year-old prop, who can operate on both sides of the scrum, has spent the past two seasons at...

Running: Stroud and District Athletic Club runner Steve Andrew is training hard for first London Marathon

Roger Jackson Thu, 28th Mar 2019 at 09:00

By his own admission Steve Andrew is something of a reluctant runner. But that hasn’t stopped him from entering this year’s London Marathon even though he’s been running only for “five or six years”. Born in Aberdeen,...By his own admission Steve Andrew is something of a reluctant runner. But that hasn’t stopped him from entering this year’s London Marathon even though he’s been running only for “five or six years”. Born in Aberdeen,...By his own admission Steve Andrew is something of a reluctant runner. But that hasn’t stopped him from entering this year’s London Marathon even though he’s been running only for “five or six years”. Born in Aberdeen,...

Bowls: Captain’s Log: Gill Hodder, Stroud Bowls Club

Running: Cirencester Athletic Club runner Sam Timms is hoping for a great day at London Marathon

Roger Jackson Wed, 27th Mar 2019 at 09:00

Sam Timms was looking forward to her next training run ahead of this year’s London Marathon when The Local Answer called. And it wasn’t just any old location either because she was doing the training run in Tokyo, close on 6,000 miles...Sam Timms was looking forward to her next training run ahead of this year’s London Marathon when The Local Answer called. And it wasn’t just any old location either because she was doing the training run in Tokyo, close on 6,000 miles...Sam Timms was looking forward to her next training run ahead of this year’s London Marathon when The Local Answer called. And it wasn’t just any old location either because she was doing the training run in Tokyo, close on 6,000 miles...

Bowls: Captain’s Log: Steve Aldridge, Moreton-in-Marsh Bowling Club

Running: Miles of smiles at Cirencester Athletics and Triathlon Club’s annual awards ceremony

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Mar 2019 at 11:30

Bill Leggatte has been crowned Cirencester Athletics and Triathlon Club’s athlete of the year at the club’s annual awards ceremony. Leggatte has been in great form and the award is fitting after he won the club’s cross country and...Bill Leggatte has been crowned Cirencester Athletics and Triathlon Club’s athlete of the year at the club’s annual awards ceremony. Leggatte has been in great form and the award is fitting after he won the club’s cross country and...Bill Leggatte has been crowned Cirencester Athletics and Triathlon Club’s athlete of the year at the club’s annual awards ceremony. Leggatte has been in great form and the award is fitting after he won the club’s cross country and...

Horse Racing: It’s all systems go for Andoversford Races

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Mar 2019 at 11:30

Owners of point-to-point horses have long acknowledged that they are not running for the money, given the ceiling on prize money set by the British Horseracing Board for this most amateur of amateur sports. However, entrants for the point-to-point...Owners of point-to-point horses have long acknowledged that they are not running for the money, given the ceiling on prize money set by the British Horseracing Board for this most amateur of amateur sports. However, entrants for the point-to-point...Owners of point-to-point horses have long acknowledged that they are not running for the money, given the ceiling on prize money set by the British Horseracing Board for this most amateur of amateur sports. However, entrants for the point-to-point...

Running: Tewkesbury Running Club member Doug Clark, 51, is all set for his first London Marathon

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Mar 2019 at 09:00

Doug Clark has always said that he may run only the one marathon, but if he did he wanted it to be a big one. And the 51-year-old Tewkesbury Running Club member has got his wish because he will be one of the many thousands lining up for the start...Doug Clark has always said that he may run only the one marathon, but if he did he wanted it to be a big one. And the 51-year-old Tewkesbury Running Club member has got his wish because he will be one of the many thousands lining up for the start...Doug Clark has always said that he may run only the one marathon, but if he did he wanted it to be a big one. And the 51-year-old Tewkesbury Running Club member has got his wish because he will be one of the many thousands lining up for the start...

Bowls: It’s all systems go at Bishop’s Cleeve Bowling Club

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Mar 2019 at 09:00

The bowlers at Bishop’s Cleeve are eagerly looking forward to the new summer season. The opening of the green takes place on Saturday 13th April and while that is an important date on the club calendar, don’t for one minute think that...The bowlers at Bishop’s Cleeve are eagerly looking forward to the new summer season. The opening of the green takes place on Saturday 13th April and while that is an important date on the club calendar, don’t for one minute think that...The bowlers at Bishop’s Cleeve are eagerly looking forward to the new summer season. The opening of the green takes place on Saturday 13th April and while that is an important date on the club calendar, don’t for one minute think that...

Motorsport: Why this year will be extra special at Prescott Speed Hill Climb

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Mar 2019 at 09:00

Chris Rogers had just returned from a two-week skiing holiday in Canada when he spoke to The Local Answer. That’s pretty much downhill all the way, of course, but since returning to his day job it’s been very much uphill all the way,...Chris Rogers had just returned from a two-week skiing holiday in Canada when he spoke to The Local Answer. That’s pretty much downhill all the way, of course, but since returning to his day job it’s been very much uphill all the way,...Chris Rogers had just returned from a two-week skiing holiday in Canada when he spoke to The Local Answer. That’s pretty much downhill all the way, of course, but since returning to his day job it’s been very much uphill all the way,...

Football: Cheltenham League club Pittville United looking ahead to 10th anniversary season

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Mar 2019 at 09:00

While there is still plenty to play for this season, Pittville United are already looking ahead to the 2019/20 campaign. That’s because the Cheltenham League club, who play their home games at Newlands, will be celebrating their 10th...While there is still plenty to play for this season, Pittville United are already looking ahead to the 2019/20 campaign. That’s because the Cheltenham League club, who play their home games at Newlands, will be celebrating their 10th...While there is still plenty to play for this season, Pittville United are already looking ahead to the 2019/20 campaign. That’s because the Cheltenham League club, who play their home games at Newlands, will be celebrating their 10th...