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Eliota Says He Will Learn From Tindall

ELIOTA Fuimaono-Sapolu is adamant playing with Mike Tindall at Gloucester can give his career a new lease of life. The exciting Samoan made his Cherry and Whites debut on Saturday against the Ospreys and has targeted a starting berth for the Guinness Premiership visit of ex-club Bath at Kingsholm on Sunday.

Allen: I Want a Cup Run

MARTIN Allen says his Cheltenham Town side will be going all out for success in this season's Johnstone's Paint Trophy. The Robins take on Torquay United in the first round at the Abbey Business Stadium this evening.

County to Give Youth a Chance

GLOUCESTERSHIRE will continue to give their youngsters a chance in their remaining Pro40 matches. The county gave a debut to 18-year-old left-arm seamer David Payne last week and teenage batsman Chris Dent can also expect some action before the end of September.

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Textile Celebrations at Mansion

THE Stroudwater Textile Trust is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a weekend of activities at Woodchester Mansion. It starts on September 5 with Cut 2 On Fold - a combination of textile, dance and installation work.

Teens Set to Get Their Say in Community

UP Hatherley's new youth council will be launched next month. Work to get the group up and running has been ongoing since it was announced in June and the project's leaders feel they are now ready to present it to the community.

Decision Over Centre to Be Made Tonight

A LONG-AWAITED decision on whether Up Hatherley Parish Council should help fund a new youth centre will be made tonight. The council's finance group agreed to reconsider whether to contribute to the annual Pounds 6,000 upkeep of the Brizen Young People's Centre when it opens in October after several councillors disagreed with its verdict.

Gardening Champions Bring in Cash

AGREEN-fingered couple are blooming with pleasure after raising more than Pounds 400 for charity. Derek and Sheila Gissing, who are in the running to be crowned Cheltenham in Bloom champions for the third year in a row, opened their prize-winning garden in The Reddings to the public on Saturday.

Put Your Feet Up, Sir John

SIR JOHN TAVENER: A SELECTION OF WORKS Greenbelt Festival, Cheltenham racecourse FROM the falafels to the felt hats, Greenbelt at first glance is a festival like any other. But something more spiritual beats through its veins. As people stretched out, lay on the carpet, and made themselves at home in the Centaur for a new arrangement of works by Sir John Tavener, it was clear this production was unlike any other. Sir John is directly descended from the 16th century composer with the same name...

Kids' Curtain Call

CHILDREN are needed to take part in the annual Christmas pantomime in Tewkesbury. The Roses' annual panto is unique because it has a children's chorus that is an important part of the show. Spokeswoman Susie Pearce said the producers always made sure youngsters' participation in a professional theatre production was a wonderful experience. "The pantomime is written by the creators of the television show The Tweenies and is a traditional family show that brings the magic of Christmas alive," s...

Stars Nurtured at Historic Gcw

A JUNIOR cricket club formed 180 years ago is the latest nomination for our Sports Awards in the Junior Club of the Year category, sponsored by the Gloucestershire Echo. Gloucester City Winget, formed in 1829, have created a strong youth section with successful teams at every age group.

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Savides Provides Platform ; Glos Division Cricket

PAINSWICK finished the season in style with a resounding 139-run victory over Stone. After being asked to bat first by Stone skipper Pete Lavis, Painswick cashed in with their best score of the summer.

Kingsholm in Second

KINGSHOLM secured the runners-up spot in the Gloucestershire Division with victory over already relegated Fairford. However, they were indebted to a fine all-round performance from David Daniels to see off the challenge of the bottom team in the league.

Wobbly Woodmancote Survive a Setback to Win

WOODMANCOTE'S Gloucestershire Division campaign ended with a narrow victory against struggling Redmarley. Chasing just 145 to record their ninth win of the season, Woodmancote had lost eight wickets by the time the winning runs were scored.

Raise Your Glass to Beer Festival's Debut Success

THE inaugural Churchdown Beer Festival went down a storm at the weekend, with hundreds gathering to sample dozens of different ales. People swarmed to Churchdown Club, in Church Road, over the bank holiday weekend as the festival threw open its doors open from 11am to 11pm on Saturday, Sunday and yesterday. There were 46 different ales and a few ciders on offer as well as a skittles tournament, a 60s and 70s-themed disco and live music courtesy of folk band Banshee - who played on yesterday e...

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Greens Give Food Report Black Mark

GREEN campaigners in Gloucestershire have criticised a new Government report which claims organic foods have no nutritional benefits over non-organic produce. The Gloucestershire Green Party said the Food Standards Agency's report is inherently flawed because it only looked at research written in English.

Search Is On for Post Office Site ; Dismay As Branch Stays Shut

CAMPAIGNERS are upset that no new site for a popular post office has yet been found. Post Office bosses have called on anyone who wants to take on a branch at Barnwood to come forward.

Come to the Aid of the Party

DELICIOUS teatime treats and eccentrically laid tables will be the order of the day at a charity event in Bishop's Cleeve. Melissa Nicholls, 31, is holding a Mad Hatter's tea party on September 19 to raise money for the Headway Cotswold Trust.