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Cirencester Archive

• Dismay as old school equipment is wrecked

  A CHARITY initiative that planned to take school equipment from Malmesbury to impoverished schools in Africa say they are devastated workmen have left the equipment too badly damaged to be of use. read more

• Purton FC make changes to the club's officers

  AT their annual meeting on May 26, Purton FC made a number of changes to the list of club officers for the 2005/6 season. read more

• New homes given the go ahead

  PLANS to build new homes in South Cerney will go ahead despite concerns the development will be a flood risk. read more

• Smith claims two trophies in kickboxing tourney

  INSTRUCTOR Terry Saxton was on hand to offer sound advice to two of his Cirencester WUMA Kickboxing Club students who both enjoyed a success outing at the National Open Martial Arts tournament, held early this month in Worcester. read more

• Townsend's 75 runs fails to save Fairford from defeat

  DESPITE a blistering 50-ball boundary-laden innings of 75 by Derek Townsend, Fairford slumped to a third consecutive league loss, the four-run margin flattering the losing team who were let down by indifferent batting. read more

• Corinium cyclist Costello returns with a vengeance

  LAST Thursday evening's good weather enticed 41 competitors to the start-line for another in the ten-mile time trials series that Corinium Cycling Club runs in conjunction with Swindon RC. read more

• Cirencester AC runners in bid for the championship

  THE third and fourth races in Cirencester Athletics Club's road race championships have taken place over the past month, resulting in Bill Leggate establishing a clear lead in the championship. read more

• Longleat horse trials set for action-packed weekend

  AN action-packed weekend lies ahead at the Longleat Horse Trials, set in the attractive grounds of Longleat House, near Warminster, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 3, 4 and 5. read more

On this day: Cirencester Archive