Gloucester embraces the world’s fastest growing sport Gloucester District Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2024 THERE are over 14,000 official pickleball players in Australia according to Pickleball Australia. But it’s thought that as many as 20,000 people across the country are playing the world’s fastest growing sport - including in Gloucester. Pickleball enthusiast Brad Moore, started a local group at the end of 2023. “I used to play
Concerns for poor condition of Gloucester Caravan Park Gloucester District Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 ADJACENT to a pretty reach of the Gloucester River is the Gloucester Caravan Park. Owned by MidCoast Council, its management has been outsourced since 2010. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us - media@newsofthearea.com.au In recent years, the condition of
A Magic Wand in Veterans’ Golf Gloucester District Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2024 THE day’s golf was magic, in the sense that Derek Wand sponsored the Gloucester Golfers’ event on Tuesday 1 October only to have the trophy return home when Anne Wand notched up the top score of the day. At least, that’s the way it would have worked had not
Gloucester Scorpions celebrate successful 2024 season Gloucester District Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 1, 2024 THE Gloucester Scorpions Soccer Club held their end of season presentation on Saturday, 28 September. Three sides played in the 2024 Football Mid North Coast competition, committing to travel from Pacific Palms to Cundletown throughout the winter soccer season. Of particular note, Life Membership to the Scorpions was awarded to Matthew
Endurance athletes take on Mountain Man Tri-Challenge Gloucester District Sport Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 1, 2024 ON 31 occasions since 1991 a sporting event in the countryside around Gloucester has tested the fitness and staying power of participants. This year’s Gloucester Mountain Man Tri-Challenge took place on Sunday, 8 September. Despite its name, the Challenge is open to both men, women, and children above the age of
Gloucester Junior Magpies celebrate 2024 season Gloucester District Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 1, 2024 THE Gloucester Junior Magpies celebrated another bumper year of rugby league at a Presentation Day at Gloucester Bowling Club on Saturday 21 September. This year the juniors club fielded teams in under 7s, under 9s, under 11s and under 13s competitions. “What another fantastic season for the Junior Magpies,” said
Dunn wins women’s novelty golf Gloucester District Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 30, 2024 THE Gloucester Ladies Golf played a three-clubs-plus-putter event on Wednesday 25 September and Margaret Dunn ignored the obvious limitations suggested by the terms of the competition and turned in a solid round for a win. The event was sponsored by Gloucester’s McRae’s Fashion Centre. A three-club event creates the
Tight finish in Knowla Stud Ambrose Golf Gloucester District Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 30, 2024 THREE teams finished with the same score in the novelty team event at the Gloucester Golf Club on Saturday 28 September and multiple count backs were needed to decide the placings. The event attracted a near capacity field and included a good number of visitors. The Gloucester course is