Gloucestershire Echo, The

CHELTENHAM TIGERS 34 BROMSGROVE A 0 CHELTENHAM Tigers travelled to Bromsgrove on Sunday to play Bromsgrove A. Swine flu and injuries necessitated a late change in team selection and game plan. Mainly due to the loss of both regular props to injury, the decision was made to get the ball quickly away from the contact area and rely on the backs to make the most of the open spaces.

Colts Fight On Against the Odds ; Under-18s

STONEHOUSE 22 HARDWICKE COLTS 1 STONEHOUSE entertained Hardwicke Colts and took advantage of their 10-man opposition to fire in 22 goals with only one in reply. It was a one-sided affair and the home side took full advantage of their extra man and boosted their goal difference with this overwhelming victory.

Team of 10 Overpower the Rovers ; Under-12s

SOUTHSIDE ATHLETIC 6 ABBEYMEAD ROVERS 3 A LAST-minute fitness test left Southside Athletic facing a mid-table clash against Abbeymead with only 10 players. The game was well contested by both teams with Athletic's 10 men eventually beating Abbeymead Rovers 6-3. In an entertaining game, Southside showed some great commitment and teamwork to beat a well- drilled Abbeymead. Two goals each from Menhinick, Miles and Evans provided Athletic with a well deserved win and saw off a spirited fight back...

Hat-Trick of Wins for Young Starlets

GLOUCESTER Schools' representative A Squad made a promising opening to thw season with three consecutive victories. A Luke Hawkins penalty eight minutes from time gave them a narrow win over Telford, while the goals flowed freely at Vale of White Horse (Oxford) a week later.

Scouts Fire Their Way to Wins ; Shooting

SCOUTS and Explorer Scouts won gold medals in the National Scout Air Rifle Championships. The competition involved 800 shooters from across the country and saw Tewkesbury Explorer Scout Maggie Heppell-Joyce win the Advanced Field Target with a 59 from a maximum 60.

Beth's Trip of Dreams Needs Help ; Choirgirl Hopes Donations Can Get Her Ticket

A CHOIRGIRL is calling on the congregation of her Longlevens church to get her to Romania. Beth Miller, 14, who attends Holy Trinity Church is asking parishioners to help her raise the money to go on the learning expedition.

Greetings to Help the Fund

THE Cobalt Appeal Fund in Cheltenham is selling Christmas cards again this year. They are on sale at the charity's headquarters at Linton House, in Thirlestaine Road, in the town, which is open Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm.

Boost for Bike Team

VOLUNTEERS who help to save lives in Gloucestershire have been given more than Pounds 1,000. Severn Freewheelers are a group of motorcyclists who provide a free out-of-hours courier service for hospitals in Gloucestershire, North Wiltshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire.

Families Entitled to Rent Help

FAMILIES with children will be able to get help towards paying their rent, thanks to changes to benefit rules. The Cheltenham, Cirencester a n d Tew ke s b u r y C i t i z e n s ' A d v i c e B u r e a u i s u r g i n g p a r e n t s wh o r e c e ive c h i l d benefit and rent their homes, b u t w ho at p r e s e n t g e t no housing benefit, to check their entitlement again.

Pastors Set to Hit the Streets

A STREET pastors scheme is being launched in Cheltenham on Friday. The scheme, backed by the police, civic leaders and churches, is said to have reduced night crime by up to 84 per cent in some parts of the UK.

Instructor Warns of Online Test Charge ; 'No Need to Splash Out Extra Cash'

A D R I V I N G i n s t r u c t o r i -- Gloucestershire is urging learners to save money and avoid paying a booking fee when arranging a theory test online. Mike Morris, who runs 17+ Driving School, says people are paying charges of up to Pounds 18 to book, which is more than 50 per cent of the Pounds 31 charge for the test.

St Nicholas Prove Strong ; Under-18s

ST NICHOLAS 7 CHARLTON ROVER 4 In the first half of this Bristol (Under-18s) Football Combination Gloucestershire Division clash, St Nicholas were one up inside three minutes as they were gifted a goal. A further two goals were scored before the interval.