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UOG Badminton’s Ben Timmons on Bath defeat and return to the sport

University of Gloucestershire’s badminton first team player, Ben Timmons believes his side’s performance was “lacklustre” after an 8-0 defeat to Bath. “The scoreline did’t reflect the overall performance, there were some moments where we did catch them out but we were a bit hesitant to move and overall that was the factor.” View this post […]

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Bishop’s Cleeve Ladies prepare to face Cheltenham Saracens Women on the lookout for a win

Bishop’s Cleeve Ladies will be heading south to face Cheltenham Saracens Women this Sunday at The Big Local Stadium for the Gloucestershire County Women’s Football League. The Miss Mitres are coming in from two consecutive seven-goal losses, while the Saracens won their last match, but tied one before. There is a one-point difference between the […]

Gloucestershire Sports Tennis

“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 […]

Gloucestershire Rugby Sports University

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 […]

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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 […]

Cheltenham Sports

Whittington Park Youth FC opens doors to new opportunities for kids all across Cheltenham

Whittington Park Youth FC was only started nine months ago, but Jono Humphris and Steven Philpott-Petrou thought they needed a change from their previous club. “After starting to coach at another local club we realised we weren’t getting or giving the best opportunity we could offer for the kids involved and with little impact on […]

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Parklife Sport Live Blog: Forest Green and Cheltenham press conference, Haldon Gold Cup 2024 and an interview with UOG men’s Rugby Captain

Welcome to today’s live blog! We’re bringing you all the latest from the world of sport, including coverage from the Forest Green and Cheltenham press conferences, the highly anticipated Haldon Gold Cup 2024, and an exclusive interview with the captain of the University of Gloucestershire men’s rugby team Aodha Hession.

Football Sports

Barnwood United’s Chris Coward speaks out after the news of Walls Social Club closure

Wall’s Club, home of Barnwood United and City of Gloucestershire WFC, yesterday announced it’s closure which will take place on Sunday 31st March. This will leave the two clubs without a home for the remainder of the season. The venue released a statement Wednesday morning on their social media and website which read: It is with […]