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“I’ve signed up for the Paris marathon next year, I can’t wait to do a proper run after doing a half one this year,” Cheltenham Town Women’s defender, Libby Bell, has got into running this year, her main reason was to “Build fitness, “transitioning from a midfielder at Bristol Rovers to now a wing-back at […]
East Glos Club receptionist Charlotte Pallister highlighted the importance of being part of a sports club as a way to support and improve mental health. Mental Health Week a chance for, players, coaches and communities to come together and open up about well-being. Cheltenham has always been the place to raise awareness whether that be […]
Founding member Laura Garlic-Reed states “the only way is up” for the Gloucestershire Barracudas following a historic weekend at The Open League in Italy. Founding member and community officer Laura Garlic-Reed has been a Barracuda for eight years and has grown to love the sport and community around it. “I think it’s the best sport […]
23 years ago today Cheltenham Town celebrated their promotion to the third tier of English football for the very first time in their history in style, with an open-top bus parade through the town. After a strong 2001/02 season Cheltenham finished fourth missing out on the final automatic promotion spot by just a point. A […]
University of Gloucestershire Karting Club social secretary Bradley Saunders admitted the team are looking to improve both on and off the track next year. The club is aiming to expand beyond casual karting and establish a more structured, competitive presence. “Competitive karting is being looked into next year, and that’s something that should go ahead,” […]
Cheltenham Neptunes player Adam Walker has shared his delight about the “exciting time” ahead for flag football in the United Kingdom. The sport will be making its debut at the Olympics in 2028 and is a version of American Football. It is fast-paced, skilful and doesn’t involve tackling. It instead uses, as it says in […]
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and here in Cheltenham, one local Martial Arts club is proving that stepping into the gym can be just as powerful for the mind as it is for the body. Matt Rudman is a local Blackbelt MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) instructor who believes that “motion leads to better emotion”. Rudman […]
Gloucestershire Cricket’s James Bracey believes that they are “raring to go” as they look to retain their T20 Blast trophy. The side is yet to win a game in the County Championship season, but it hasn’t been the worst start possible to their campaign, after two draws and a tight defeat in three of their […]
Cheltenham Town Women assistant manager Mike Harris has explained his in-depth thoughts on the recent Women’s Super League rebrand. Harris supported CTFC Women manager Tom Davies during a record-breaking season for the club. The Robinesses finished eighth in the FA WPL Premier Division South and
Cheltenham Kings Boxing Club head coach Sean Martin has revealed that blockbuster fight nights – like Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – increase interest in the sport locally. According to the Cheltenham-based coach, big British boxing events consistently attract people from all walks of life to the club. The famous Benn – Eubank family […]