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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]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,...
[read more]Cricket: Charlton Kings Junior School are Kwik Cricket kings
Contributed Thu, 6th Jul 2017 at 16:40 Junior Sport
Charlton Kings Junior School are the 2017 Gloucestershire Year 3 and 4 Kwik Cricket champions after beating North Nibley in the final. The Cheltenham school held their nerve to secure victory off the last ball of a hard fought match. Chasing 255...Charlton Kings Junior School are the 2017 Gloucestershire Year 3 and 4 Kwik Cricket champions after beating North Nibley in the final. The Cheltenham school held their nerve to secure victory off the last ball of a hard fought match. Chasing 255...Charlton Kings Junior School are the 2017 Gloucestershire Year 3 and 4 Kwik Cricket champions after beating North Nibley in the final. The Cheltenham school held their nerve to secure victory off the last ball of a hard fought match. Chasing 255...
[read more]Cricket: Gloucestershire’s under-14s bounce back with win
Contributed Wed, 5th Jul 2017 at 14:00 Junior Sport
Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Dorset Under 14 Boys (at Bryanston School, Blandford Forum) ECB Under 14 County Cup – Group 3 Gloucestershire 240-4 (50 overs) Dorset 82 all out (28.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by 158 runs ... Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Dorset Under 14 Boys (at Bryanston School, Blandford Forum) ECB Under 14 County Cup – Group 3 Gloucestershire 240-4 (50 overs) Dorset 82 all out (28.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by 158 runs ... Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Dorset Under 14 Boys (at Bryanston School, Blandford Forum) ECB Under 14 County Cup – Group 3 Gloucestershire 240-4 (50 overs) Dorset 82 all out (28.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by 158 runs ...
[read more]Cricket: Frocester cricketer and Wycliffe College pupil Will Naish earns Bunbury Festival call-up
Contributed Tue, 4th Jul 2017 at 13:50 Junior Sport
Gloucestershire all-rounder Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under-15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. The Wycliffe College pupil – who has only just turned...Gloucestershire all-rounder Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under-15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. The Wycliffe College pupil – who has only just turned...Gloucestershire all-rounder Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under-15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. The Wycliffe College pupil – who has only just turned...
[read more]Rugby Union: Andy Bayliss is new man in charge of Stow Rugby Club’s junior section
Roger Jackson Tue, 4th Jul 2017 at 09:30 Junior Sport
Andy Bayliss has taken over as chairman of the minis and juniors section at Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club and he has brought with him a fresh approach and new ideas. So says outgoing chairman Sean Clarke, who has stood down after six years. As...Andy Bayliss has taken over as chairman of the minis and juniors section at Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club and he has brought with him a fresh approach and new ideas. So says outgoing chairman Sean Clarke, who has stood down after six years. As...Andy Bayliss has taken over as chairman of the minis and juniors section at Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club and he has brought with him a fresh approach and new ideas. So says outgoing chairman Sean Clarke, who has stood down after six years. As...
[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: Sir Thomas Rich’s School thriving on all sporting fronts
Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Jun 2017 at 08:50 Junior Sport
Chris Carter loves his rugby. Sir Thomas Rich’s has long been a strong rugby school, but the deputy headmaster is delighted that the school is thriving on many sporting fronts. One of those sports is cricket and the school have...Chris Carter loves his rugby. Sir Thomas Rich’s has long been a strong rugby school, but the deputy headmaster is delighted that the school is thriving on many sporting fronts. One of those sports is cricket and the school have...Chris Carter loves his rugby. Sir Thomas Rich’s has long been a strong rugby school, but the deputy headmaster is delighted that the school is thriving on many sporting fronts. One of those sports is cricket and the school have...
[read more]Rugby Union: Old Patesians under-12s to be paraded at Twickenham
Roger Jackson Fri, 26th May 2017 at 14:00 Junior Sport
Wasps and Exeter could produce a first-half try-scoring spectacular in the Premiership final at Twickenham tomorrow but that still won’t stop the parents of Old Patesians under-12s longing for the half-time whistle. That’s because...Wasps and Exeter could produce a first-half try-scoring spectacular in the Premiership final at Twickenham tomorrow but that still won’t stop the parents of Old Patesians under-12s longing for the half-time whistle. That’s because...Wasps and Exeter could produce a first-half try-scoring spectacular in the Premiership final at Twickenham tomorrow but that still won’t stop the parents of Old Patesians under-12s longing for the half-time whistle. That’s because...
[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...
[read more]Cricket: Gloucestershire’s young cricketers are up and running in new season
Tue, 16th May 2017 at 15:20 Junior Sport
Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Warwickshire Under 17 Boys (at Cheltenham College) Friendly Warwickshire 223 all out Gloucestershire 176 all out Warwickshire won by 47 runs Gloucestershire Under 17s were beaten by Warwickshire in a frustrating... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Warwickshire Under 17 Boys (at Cheltenham College) Friendly Warwickshire 223 all out Gloucestershire 176 all out Warwickshire won by 47 runs Gloucestershire Under 17s were beaten by Warwickshire in a frustrating... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Warwickshire Under 17 Boys (at Cheltenham College) Friendly Warwickshire 223 all out Gloucestershire 176 all out Warwickshire won by 47 runs Gloucestershire Under 17s were beaten by Warwickshire in a frustrating...
[read more]Hockey: Cheltenham Hockey Club chase third national title win of season
Roger Jackson Fri, 12th May 2017 at 12:00 Junior Sport
Cheltenham Hockey Club go in search of a remarkable hat-trick when their under-14 boys’ team try to retain their England Hockey Clubs Championship national title on Saturday. And if momentum counts for anything they should be a shoo-in to...Cheltenham Hockey Club go in search of a remarkable hat-trick when their under-14 boys’ team try to retain their England Hockey Clubs Championship national title on Saturday. And if momentum counts for anything they should be a shoo-in to...Cheltenham Hockey Club go in search of a remarkable hat-trick when their under-14 boys’ team try to retain their England Hockey Clubs Championship national title on Saturday. And if momentum counts for anything they should be a shoo-in to...
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