News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
After their most successful season in their entire history, the University of Gloucestershire’s darts team crowned off their season with an awards night, and there was plenty to celebrate about. The A’s enjoyed a simply outstanding season, winning the league with 19 wins and one loss, clinching the title versus Loughborough on the final day […]
Grassroots women’s football still needs greater investment to keep pace with rising demand and ensure young girls have safe, inclusive spaces to play, according to Andoversford women’s coach Kayley Smith. Speaking about the rapid rise of the women’ game at Andoversford FC, Smith said participation levels have transformed in recent years, driven by visibility, cultural […]
For Southend United Academy captain Alfie Humphrey, last nights 4-1 win over Sutton United meant more than just closing out a season, it marked the end of a chapter in his career. After leading the club’s U18 in his final game Humphrey is now preparing for a new adventure in the United States, where he […]
Cheltenham Spa Bowling club hosted their annual open day on Saturday the 9th of May as the club looks to grow their teams. President, May Shurmer has been at the club for 40 years and has competed in a variety of different club competitions for Cheltenham. The club saw a reasonable turnout throughout the day […]
The newly turned professional horse racing trainer based in Gloucestershire is full of hope for the upcoming jumps season, believing his novice hurdlers and also his older handicap chasers are on for a big campaign. Nicholls has recently joined veteran trainer Kim Bailey’s professional racing license after serving over a decade as his assistant, with […]
The sound of roaring engines echoed through the Cotswolds as Prescott Hill Climb circuit welcomed hundreds of Italian cars for one of its most glamorous events of the year. Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Fiats filled the paddock and tackled the famous track, drawing crowds of spectators and motoring enthusiasts to the historic venue just outside Cheltenham. […]
Lillian Dorney completed the AJ Bell Bristol 10k with her father, Christopher Dorney, after a year of weight loss and training. “We booked the tickets three months ago and now I’ve caught the bug for it.” “The adrenaline from the crowd and also the realisation of what my body can do now really helped me,” […]
Padel club coach Will Ostling believes there could be up to 5000 courts in the next three years, as the sport continues to grow across the country. Ostling, originally from Sweden, thinks the sport can compete with other recreational sporting activities like tennis and squash, with sessions provided for amateurs and pros. “It’s just driving […]
George Skivington said there was “a bit of frustration” in Gloucester Rugby’s win over Sale Sharks, which saw the Cherry and Whites move closer to Champions Cup qualification. Sale had a great start, leading 12-0 before Ben Loader’s try and George Barton’s conversion made it 7-12 going into the break. Gloucester then put themselves in […]
The world’s greenest football club are losing their academy funding. Two failed promotion bids, two seasons of dwindling grants, and now the EPPP has nothing left to offer Nailsworth. Forest Green Rovers, the world-famous vegan football club from the Gloucestershire village of Nailsworth, lost their Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) academy funding this spring after […]