By Jemima Wittich In July last year, a power cut at Francis Close Hall resulted in the loss of 10 years and thousands of pounds worth of work in one of their Bioscience laboratories. The power cut took place on a Saturday evening, and therefore wasn’t discovered until Monday morning, making it too late to […]
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“What started off as a big tennis club has now become a rackets club” – East Glos Club rackets manager, Steve Worsley, chats on the history and opportunities in the club
East Glos Club has been part of Cheltenham’s sport scene since the reign of Queen Victoria, and has welcomed thousands of members throughout the years. The club first started out as a cricket club in 1882, and it wasn’t until 1885 when tennis was first played on the grounds; as the wives of the cricketers […]
Cheltenham Town Women’s manager Tom Davies says, “It’s a great opportunity for us,” as his side looks ahead to Stockport County
Cheltenham Town Women’s manager Tom Davies is “really excited” as his side travel to Stockport County on Sunday to play the North West side in the FA WNL Plate quarter-finals. “It’s a great opportunity for us. It’s an opportunity to put ourselves in a position where we could be in the semi-finals,” said Davies. “We’ll go […]
UOG Women’s Rugby captain Madi Williams described her team’s loss as “definitely a tough one to take” against Cardiff Met
UoG Women’s Rugby team lost 93-5 against Cardiff Met Women’s Rugby 2s at Plock Court on Wednesday afternoon. Captain Madi Williams spoke after the game, about her team’s performance: “We knew Cardiff Met were going to be a strong side. We’ve obviously played them for the last three weeks, so we knew it was going […]
New martial arts academy offers affordable training to children aged 7-16 at Southam Village Hall
Gloucestershire Young Carers Charity offered the opportunity for 16 young carers to experience the world of martial arts. The event took place on Tuesday, October 29 and the young carers were taught a range of martial arts skills, including Kickboxing and karate fundamentals (striking combinations), judo demos, learning breakfalls and self defence techniques as well […]
“We’re confident we’re going to get a result” – Cheltenham Town Women’s Manager Tom Davies on Wolverhampton Wanderers clash
Cheltenham Town Women’s manager Tom Davies is confident ahead of this weekend’s National League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday. Wolves currently sit second in the table, one point behind league leaders Nottingham Forest. Most recently, they secured an impressive 8-0 victory over local rivals West Bromwich Albion. A sensational Black Country derby victory at […]
“We are in a good place,” says Aaron Downes on Cheltenham Town’s trip to Colchester United
Cheltenham Town Assistant manager Aaron Downes says the Robins “are in a good place,” ahead of Saturday’s League Two trip to Colchester United. The U’s game last weekend against Fleetwood Town was cancelled due to international call-ups whilst Cheltenham were beaten 3-2 at home to Swindon Town. However, Downes does not feel this will put […]
Former Forest Green midfielder Anthony Barry named by England as assistant to Thomas Tuchel
Former Forest Green Rovers midfielder Anthony Barry has become the assistant manager of the England National Team. Barry joined Forest Green in May 2013, following a three-year spell with Fleetwood Town. In August 2013, he made his debut for the Gloucestershire club in an impressive 8-0 victory against Hyde at the New Lawn. The 38-year-old […]
UOG Lacrosse Women’s team dismantle BU 2’s 21-0 in their first BUCS match of the season
UOG Women’s Lacrosse started really well in their first game back in the BUCS, winning 21-0 after a wonderful first half from UOG, in which they led 16-0 after the second quarter. It was a dominant performance all around from UOG who looked much the better side and the scoreline represented that. The player of […]
Cheltenham Town defender Ibrahim Bakare speaks ahead of Colchester United clash – “Almost back, frustrating looking from the stands”
After the last four weeks being forced to the sideline, the Cheltenham defender Ibrahim Bakare is close to return and hopes to be involved in the game against Colchester United on Saturday after training all week with the team. Fans are excited by the recent news that Bakare may appear this Saturday, with fans wanting […]
Top Of The League Clash – AFC Totton VS Gloucester City Preview
Mike Cook Looks Ahead: The Gloucester City manager stated that he feels “no pressure” and that it will be a “good test” going into a top-of-the-table clash against AFC Totton: “I expect Totton to be very organised; they’ve got some quality players and obviously spent a lot of money, but I think it is going […]