For Dave Gibbs, American football has never been just about playbooks, formations, or what the scoreboard says at the final whistle. It’s always been about something bigger. About building a sport, shaping a culture, and creating something people genuinely want to watch, support, and feel connected to. That outlook has carried Gibbs from a childhood […]
In non-league football, opportunity has always depended on who you know. That’s never been a secret. But in recent years, another issue has crept in alongside it — young players being asked to pay for access. Pay for trials. Pay for introductions. Things that, at their core, should never come with a price tag. Billy […]
Claire Morrison never set out to become one of the most respected performance coaches in Paralympic sport. In fact, her journey into boccia began with a quiet realisation rather than a grand ambition. After finishing university, Morrison was working for Scottish Disability Sport, delivering training courses and introducing others to sports such as boccia. The […]
Like many players of her generation, Gemma Hayter started throwing darts long before she understood quite where the sport could take her. Growing up in a family of pub landlords and county players, darts was simply part of the wallpaper. A battered board on the shed wall of her parents’ pub became her first practice […]
Rob Morgan’s introduction to CrossFit came just a few years ago, though he laughs now at how unprepared he was for it at the time. A semi-professional footballer plying his trade in the non-leagues, he had just returned to Stamford AFC after a short spell at Barwell and was training in a regular gym with […]
Ryan Vessey’s darting journey began in his bedroom, like so many before him – having recently made his Super League debut, the Farnham thrower has his eyes set on playing for the county. “I must have been about 14 or 15,” he told Fen Regis Trophies. “I used to have a dartboard in my room. […]
Paul Hartley’s love affair with bowls started almost by accident. Growing up in a small pit village, he’d spend hours watching his dad and uncles play on the local green — though, by his own admission, he was usually more interested in kicking a football around. “I was a big football fan,” Paul told Fen […]
As the nights draw in and the frost begins to bite, grassroots sports teams up and down the country start thinking about one of the season’s most important fixtures — the team Christmas party. After a year of muddy pitches, early morning training sessions, and the odd questionable refereeing decision, few things bring a squad […]
When the final whistle blew at Twickenham in May 2025, Stamford Rugby’s players stood together beneath the shadow of the South Stand, heads held high. They hadn’t lifted the Papa John’s Community Cup that day — Brunel University took the honours — but for Matt Albinson, the club’s manager and director of rugby, it hardly […]
The holidays are the perfect excuse to spread some cheer around the office! Whether you’re planning an in-person celebration or a virtual gathering, a great Christmas party brings everyone together for laughter, bonding, and maybe a little friendly competition. From festive themes to creative contests, here are 50 fun office Christmas party ideas to consider […]
