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Old Is New Champion

Lyn Old is gross champion for 2009 at Minchinhampton Old Course, with Angie Spratt nett champion. Both played fine golf in the competition.

Scotland Win Croquet Crown

Scotland triumphed in the Mitsubishi European Championships, held at Cheltenham Croquet Club. They won a dramatic final against England, with Martin Murray their hero.

Bremner Celebrates Birthday Win at Broadway

Sue Bremner celebrated victory in the ladies' section at Cirencester Golf Club. The 22-handicapper played six shots below her handicap to card a nett 66 and win the Birthday Vase, with Margaret Davey in second place on 88-19-69.

Bull Charges to Lilley Brook Success

Lilley Brook's Lady Captain's Day was held in brilliant sunshine with 53 playing members taking part. First division winner was Donna Bull with 43 points, Closely followed by Marlene Phipps with 41 points.

Rudge, Webber Take County Crown

Andy Rudge and James Webber won the Gloucestershire Foursomes Championship at The Kendleshire. Ross Langdon (Gloucester) and Dave Wood (Chipping Sodbury) 74, were the early leaders in the club house until Craig Mayo (Cirencester) and Adam Plummer (Chipping Sodbury) came in with a late 73 to take the halfway lead.

Evans Records Memorable Feat at Cleeve

David Evans produced a round to remember to win the President's Cup at Cleeve Cloud Golf Club. The five-handicapper carded 69, one less than his age, a feat not many golfers manage to perform, for the best gross score.

Vider Leads Super Six at Broadway

Six players from the ladies' section at Broadway Golf Club have won through to the final of a prestigious competition. Jude Vider booked her place in the Gloucestershire final after winning the Kitcat Qualifier at the club with 37 points.

Healthy Entry From Stroud Ac for Relay

Sixty competitors from Stroud and District took part in the 18th running of the Cotswold Way Relay. This year Stroud submitted six teams of 10 to compete with 62 other teams over the 10 stages of the 103-mile race from Chipping Camden to Bath Abbey.

Turku Delight for Ciren's Fred

Fred Robson put 78 years of experience to good use to overcome tough conditions at the Turku Marathon. With temperatures topping 30 degrees centigrade, the Cirencester AC veteran finished second in his age category in the race, held in honour of Finnish Olympic legend Paavo Nurmi.

Brewer, Campbell Get Kaunas Call

Cheltenham duo James Brewer and James Campbell have been selected for the Great Britain squad for the European Under-23 Championships in Lithuania. Brewer and Campbell were named in the first wave of selections announced after the weekend's trials at Bedford, incorporated into the England Athletics Championships.

Quartet Get a Seniors Call

Four players from Minchinhampton have been named in the Gloucestershire seniors' team to face Somerset at Farrington on Monday. Gloucestershire seniors v Somerset: Geoff Clay (Minchinhampton), John Povall (Minchinhampton), Sean Lynch (Minchinhampton), Michael Wilks (Bristol and Clifton), Kenny Hibbitt (Cotswold Edge), Ian Watkins (Broadway), Alan Dangerfield (Minchinhampton), Richard Boulding (Henbury), Dennis Rudman (Filton), Tony Gough (Lansdown).

Lilly Mad for It in Manchester

Josh Lilly, Severn AC's Midland Counties 5000m champion, ran the best county time of 2009 in the Manchester Open. He stayed with the leaders from the start until 1500m to go where he started to slip back.

Lightning Luke Tops Under-17 Rankings

At The British Milers Club Grand Prix in Manchester, 15-year-old Luke Carroll produced a big personal best to move to the top of the national Under-17 rankings at 1500m. The Cheltenham and County Harrier finished second in the D race in three minutes, 54.4 seconds, less than two seconds outside the British record for a 15-year-old, and he is in fine form as he seeks to win another title later this month in Sheffield.

Potter Ready to Lead Gloucestershire

Minchinhampton's Laurie Potter will captain Gloucestershire at the South West Boys' Championship at Woodbury Park GC on July 13- 15. Gloucestershire line-up: Laurie Potter (Minchinhampton), Chris Lloyd (The Kendleshire), Adam Carson (Long Ashton), Sam Morgan (Bristol and Clifton), Sam Sullivan (Woodspring), Tyler Hogarty (Rodway Hill), Sam Payne (Shirehampton Park), Alex Palomeque (The Kendleshire), Sam McPherson (Broadway), Jack Trump (Knowle).

Midfielder Smith Targets 'Ideal' Robins Switch

Ben Smith says that signing for Cheltenham Town would be an "ideal move" for him. The midfielder has joined the Robins for pre-season training and is expected to feature in tomorrow's friendly against Bishop's Cleeve.

Welfare of Horses Must Come First - Jockey Tinkler

Andrew Tinkler has backed the decision to abandon racing at Worcester yesterday after one horse collapsed due to heat exhaustion. The Temple Guiting jockey said the welfare of the horses was the number one priority and their health could not be risked in the baking hot conditions.

Start of Road to Wembley

A Number of Gloucestershire clubs have featured in the draws for the early stages of the FA Cup. The draw for the extra- preliminary, preliminary and first qualifying rounds was made yesterday, with seven county clubs drawn from the velvet bag.

Robins Return for Pre-Season Training

Boss Martin Allen says the days of 'beasting' players are over as his Cheltenham Town squad returned for pre-season in searing temperatures yesterday. With only 15 professionals contracted to the club, two of whom, John Finnigan and Josh Low, are on the transfer list, Allen is putting the emphasis on injury prevention as the Robins warm up for their return to Coca-Cola League Two.