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• Wiltshire ladies golf team has completed a remarkable treble

  WILTSHIRE Ladies County Golf ladies second team have completed a remarkable treble, beating all three counties in their South Western sub-division for the first time. read more

• Swindon RC rider Kirsty finishes second in downhill mountain-bike race

  AFTER a disappointing result in the National Championships, where she crashed on one of the practice runs, Swindon Road Club downhill racer Kirsty Price sought better fortunes in round three of the National points series. read more

• Stars make a cheeky visit to Kemble

  THE Cheeky Girls caused mischief in Kemble when they took part in the filming of a TV programme. read more

• Former world champion Colin McRae to star at Rally Supercar Day

  TO celebrate his 2005 Dakar Rally contract with Nissan, former World Rally Champion Colin McRae will demonstrate both a Dakar-prepared Nissan Pickup and the incredible 150mph Nissan Micra R at the Rally Supercar Day at Castle Combe this Saturday. read more

• Awards night for local judo club celebrating a 30th anniversary

  CIRENCESTER Judo Club, which this year is celebrating a 30th anniversary since its formation, held its annual awards at the Corn Hall last month. read more

• Howard steps down as 'clerk of the course' at Castle Combe after 35 years

  HOWARD Strawford has stepped down as 'clerk of the course' at the Castle Combe racetrack after occupying the position for 35 years. read more

• Pole man Krayem coasts to a halt in GT Championship race

  INCLUDED in a number of races in last weekend's annual Classic Car Weekly Classic Raceday at Castle Combe was the Special GT Championship in which local driver David Krayem was expected to do well. read more

• Purton FC lose cup-tie against Letcombe to a goal in extra time

  A NEW season saw Purton getting back into action on Saturday when a single goal in extra time took visiting Letcombe through to the final of the Brian Wells Memorial Trophy to face Wantage who beat Ross Town 3-0 in the other Trophy game. read more

• New era for Cirencester Town starts with a home game against Histon

  HISTON provide the opposition on Saturday (3pm ko) as newly promoted Cirencester Town begin their first campaign in the Premier Division of the Southern Football League with a home fixture at their Corinium Stadium. read more

• Great grandfather refuses to quit his job - at 88

  GREAT grandfather Claude Bastian is a cut above the rest when it comes to dedication to his work. read more

• Cirencester Town set for a new era with a home game against Hist

  HISTON provide the opposition on Saturday (3pm ko) as newly promoted Cirencester Town begin their first campaign in the Premier Division of the Southern Football League with a home fixture at their Corinium Stadium. read more

• Two local vintage car drivers cross swords at Prescott hillclimb

  LOCAL drivers took the top two places at last Sunday's speed hillclimb at Prescott, one of the most popular events in the old car sporting calendar organised by the Vintage Sports-Car Club. read more

On this day: Cirencester Archive