The Citizen Gloucestershire

Norman Leads the Conquest of Winget ; Glevum Bowls League

IN THE final matches of the Eagle Line Glevum Bowls League, Sir Thomas Rich's hauled themselves off the bottom with a comprehensive 112-66 win against in-form Winget. Norman Douse led the way with a stunning 33-2 win over Ron Hannam.

All-Conquering Cheltenham Clinch League Crown ; County League

CHELTENHAM A remained unbeaten as they won the Division One title after a grandstand finish to the Gloucestershire County League. Royal Forest of Dean A took the Division Two title by a point and Cam Mills A remained unbeaten in winning Division Three.

Bbc Show On Sir Peter

THE life of the founder of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust in Gloucestershire will be examined today. Radio Four's Archive Hour will discuss Sir Peter Scott, who founded the world famous bird reserve in 1946.

University 'Ready for Flu Outbreak'

STAFF at the University of Gloucestershire say they are prepared for a large outbreak of swine flu should it hit. Thousands of new students descended on Gloucestershire this week in time for freshers' fair activities - a time when university's are usually warning students about the dangers of meningitis.

Cooking Up Some Inspiration!

HUNGRY Gloucester youngsters tucked in to a school dinner with a difference this week. Year one and two pupils from Kingsholm Church of England Primary School visited Bearlands Restaurant in Longsmith Street for a special lunch.

Plans for Lake

Man Injured by Pair in Robbery

POLICE in Gloucester are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in Cromwell Street. A 44-year-old man from the area was walking along the street between 12.35am and 12.45am on Thursday when he was assaulted by two men who stole his keys.

Gill Leads the Way for Dominant Masters ; Swimming

GLOUCESTER Masters dominated the annual County ASA Championships, winning 79 medals from the 81 events contested. It was a magnificent seven for Gill Ferris, who struck gold in the 50m butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle.

Luckless Andrews Is Set On a Flying Finish

EVESHAM's Simon Andrews has vowed to end the MCE Insurance British Superbike season on a high after a mixed weekend at Croft. The 26-year-old Confused.com Kawasaki rider qualified second on the grid, his best of the season, but could not back that up with podium finishes.

Reunion Brings Success ; Motorsport

CRAIG Drew was reunited with former driver Damian Cole for last weekend's Dick Bailey Stages. The Abergavenny businessman is now armed with an o5 Ford Focus WRC and the Wexford-based event offered 180 miles staged over two days and attracted its usual quality entry.

Polo Season Draws to a Thrilling Climax at Beaufort ; Polo

A BUSY season at Beaufort Polo Club draws to a close with a series of finals that will see the best local teams competing for prestigious titles. This weekend (Saturday 19 and Sunday 20) there is a popular local fixture as the Beaufort Weekend two Goal Festival (Handicap -2 to 2*) takes place.

Saints Marching On After Vital Win ; Filipino Basketball

ARMOURED Saints of Worcester came out on top in a battle of undefeated teams in week six of the Filipino British Basketball League in Gloucestershire. Saints and rivals Single Joker from Trowbridge both had 5-0 records but only Saints remain unbeaten after their victory at Chosen Hill School.

Public Guardians Keep Us Safe On Streets ; Crimestoppers Was Launched in 1988 to Help the Public Support and Improve Their Own Communities by Sharing Information On Incidents Which Could Help Put Offenders Behind Bars. Jonathan Carr, Chairman of Crimestoppers Gloucestershire, Highlights a New Campaign to Promote the Charity''s Work Around the County

Since its birth in 1988, Crimestoppers has gone from strength to strength and has made a real difference in keeping our communities safe. In Gloucestershire alone this year, calls to the charity have contributed to the arrest of 47 people for serious offences ranging from murder, robbery and burglary to drug trafficking and drinking and driving.

Dishonest Pensioner Raked in Pounds 5k Benefits

A PENSIONER who worked 10 hours a week as a cleaner has admitted dishonestly claiming Pounds 5,000 in benefits. David Frederick Kenny, 76, of Ringfield Close, Nailsworth, admitted three charges when he appeared before Gloucester Magistrates' Court yesterday.

Donkeys Hope to Trot to Gong Picture: Not for Resale

A BOWLS club from Dursley overcame more than one challenge before finishing runners-up in the Great Western Bowling Tournament finals in Solihull. The Dursley Donkeys, who all have learning disabilities and whose club was named after a popular local steam train, were narrowly pipped to the title by the Cardiff Bluebirds. Their success has earned them a nomination for Senior Team of the Year in the Gloucestershire Media Sports Awards.

Azam to Bid a Most Welcome Bonjour

IT was a long pre-season anyway for Gloucester, but for hooker Olivier Azam it has been torture watching the Bryan Redpath era begin without being involved. But the Frenchman makes his bow from the bench today, and adds much needed beef to a Gloucester pack which has struggled in the scrums in the opening two matches.

Who's Saying What...

Writer Jilly Cooper on how we treat grandmothers. "THE English tend to put her in a home or a Tunbridge Wells boarding house and forget her except for the occasional pilgrimage prompted by avarice if she happens to be rich." "VICTORY has a hundred fathers, but no-one wants to recognise defeat as his own."

And Finally..

RESIDENTS in Matson are being invited to meet their police officers next month. A police information point will be at Matson Library, in Winsley Road, on Monday, October 12.

Church Mass

A MATSON church is preparing for a new children's communion. Saint Augustine's First Holy Communion Programme will begin tomorrow.

Views From the Net...

STORY: Bus users were left stranded after claims young people urinated over the inside of a new gold double-decker 94 bus from Cheltenham to Gloucester on Wednesday. COMMENT: "MANY young people are getting tarred with the same brush as this unpardonable mob. Regrettably the rise in such behaviour is increasing at an alarming rate and we need observant young people to end all social association with these yobs in society.