Nicke Kabamba also scored as the hosts secured a victory that saw them end their inaugural EFL campaign in 11th place It took 25 minutes for the game to spring into life and it was no surprise that Cheek provided the telling moment Kabamba was fouled in the area and Cheek smashed the resultant penalty beyond Joe Day Kabamba poked home just before the interval following a goalmouth scramble from a corner to make it 2-0 Liam Dulson tested the palms of Grant Smith after the restart as the Robins briefly threatened but hope was extinguished when Cheek turned home Cameron Congreve's cross for his 25th goal of the season Ethon Archer did hit the post for the visitors but that was as good as it got for them as Bromley closed out the game with little fuss To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made Williams at 60 minutesSubstitutesNumber 41 Williams Match OfficialsReferee: Stephen ParkinsonAssistant Referee 1: Damith BandaraAssistant Referee 2: Daniel BonneywellFourth Official: Ashley AllenMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightBromley have failed to win any of their three competitive league games against Cheltenham Town drawing the reverse fixture this season 1-1 after losing both meetings during the 2015-16 National League campaign Cheltenham Town have won just one of their last seven Football League games against newly promoted opposition (D2 L4) failing to score more than one goal in any of those matches Bromley have won five of their last eight home league games (D1 L2) keeping a clean sheet in each of those victories Cheltenham have won their final fixture of a Football League campaign just once in the last 10 seasons (D4 L5) a 4-1 victory over Harrogate Town in May 2021 Ethon Archer (Cheltenham Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Nathan Paul-Lavaly (Bromley) wins a free kick in the defensive half Ethon Archer (Cheltenham Town) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high Saul Kader (Bromley) wins a free kick in the defensive half Foul by Arkell Jude-Boyd (Cheltenham Town) Sam Stubbs (Cheltenham Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time Saul Kader (Bromley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Delay in match because of an injury George Miller (Cheltenham Town) Darragh Power (Cheltenham Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half Omar Sowunmi (Bromley) wins a free kick in the defensive half Bromley hosted Cheltenham Town at a sunny CopperJax community stadium this Saturday for the last instalment of the Sky Bet League two season and both sides boasted recent unbeaten streaks with Bromley unbeaten in their last three and the visitors unbeaten in their last four A brace from Michael Cheek and a goal from Nicke Kabamba saw the Ravens beat Cheltenham for the first time in their four meetings Chances were few and far between for either side in the opening five minutes – Corey Whitely’s long range effort in the eighth minute looked destined for the back of the net but a deflection changed the trajectory of the effort Bromley had the chance to edge ahead 24 minutes in – Kabamba’s movement in the penalty area proved too much for the Cheltenham defenders to handle providing Cheek the chance to net from the spot The prolific bagsman certainly didn’t need to be asked twice and he lashed past Day between the sticks to put his side 1-0 up Electric footwork from Danny Imray down the right hand side saw the Crystal Palace loanee win a free kick just outside the eighteen yard box but the ball was met by the head of Sam Stubbs to clear the danger for Cheltenham One became two for the Ravens on the stroke of half time – chaos in the Cheltenham six yard box looked to be leading to nothing and the number 26 prodded home from point-blank range for his second goal in as many games after scoring his first Bromley goal against Barrow last weekend Ben Thompson kickstarted the second 45 minutes and Liam Dulson had the first chance of the half seconds in when he struck powerfully from range; Grant Smith produced a solid save to deny Andy Woodman’s men notched a third on 52 minutes Cheek was the man to find the back of the net – the number nine found himself in the right place at the right time in the Cheltenham penalty area and tapped home from close range to make it a remarkable 25 goals for the season firmly tucking the Sky Bet League Two golden boot under his arm An exquisite sequence of solo play from Ethon Archer 62 minutes in on what had otherwise been a quiet afternoon for the Robins culminated in the number 22 curling an effort towards Smith’s far post – the Bromley number one was beaten Jordan Thomas almost brought one back for his side when he looped a goalbound free kick over the wall but the ball narrowly glided the wrong side of the post The referee’s whistle confirmed all three points for Bromley seeing them finish the season in 11th place in the Sky Bet League Two table an outstanding finish for the club’s first ever season in the EFL Site Proudly Designed & Developed by Tilt Digital This year’s Punchestown meeting was notable for eight British winners across the five days and equalled the number of home-trained winners at the Cheltenham Festival “It was definitely noticeable that there were more British runners this year and I think it’s brilliant,” said Greatrex “Competition is good and I think it makes for a really good atmosphere at these festivals when it is Britain versus Ireland It’s friendly rivalry and strong competition Success breeds success and there will be other owners who want to have a go at it now the bigger yards haven’t travelled with their horses and probably haven’t had to do it as much because they are concentrating so much on the British programme I don’t believe travelling is a big issue when you see the Flat horses who go all around the world “I'd say it's more that the bigger trainers are concentrating on the British championship because I noticed Dan Skelton hasn’t really attacked the Irish scene yet but then he has been trying to do everything he can to win the British trainers' title I wouldn’t be surprised to see him send more of his horses over to Ireland after he wins the trainers' championship Reflecting on the possible reasons for such a strong showing by the raiders at handicap level Greatrex said: “I noticed from my part that the Irish handicapper gave all of mine a good chance – they were all dropped a couple of pounds I know it's relative because obviously when the Irish come over here we give them a few pounds more but maybe in going to Ireland we are slightly less exposed than the Irish runners.” Greatrex is no stranger to success on Irish soil having won the Grade 1 Flogas Novice Chase with La Bague Au Roi in 2019 and the Grade 1 Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown with One Track Mind in 2016 Bill Baxter has given the Greatrex's stable some memorable days in recent years having won the Topham at Aintree in 2023 and now providing festival success at Punchestown “It really capped off what has been a good season for us and having a big winner at a major festival is magic He's won two big races for us so I'm chuffed for him and his owners "The plan for next season is to possibly go hunter chasing with him He could be a lot of fun in that division.” 'The festival has been nothing short of spectacular' - Punchestown breaks five-day attendance record  Constitution Hill sore but fine as Nicky Henderson plans to give out-of-sorts star 'physical and mental break' Looking for free bets? 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Visit racingpost.com/freebets to find out more Published on 5 May 2025inPunchestown festival Copyright © 2025 Spotlight Sports Group Limited or its licensors Rebecca Curtis is plotting a Cheltenham Gold Cup campaign for Haiti Couleurs the Irish Grand National winner she hopes "proves to people that I can still do the job" She had also won the National Hunt Chase with the improving eight-year-old landing the sixth Cheltenham Festival victory of her career but admits it is hard for a smaller trainer to compete with the big yards nowadays "It’s really difficult for me," said Curtis whose Pembrokeshire yard was represented on course by just 24 different horses in 2024-25 Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing Already a subscriber?Log in Published on 4 May 2025inBritain It looks like JavaScript is not enabled in your browser Star Sports (licence number 009177) is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission The concluding Cheltenham Hunter Chase night has often been one of my favourite meetings of the year It’s when the country comes to (a country) town and has their own Festival the cream of the point to point community at their best in attendance Having missed the meeting totally due to traffic a couple of years ago but was still given the 50-minute delay in traffic treatment on the Bristol segment of the M5 before arriving a couple of hours before The team today was Hunter Chase fan Eddie Dark and fresh back from Punchestown my El Bufalo syndicate pal Richard Walsh came to say hello 4:35 Bottlegreen Open Hunters’ Chase (Class 5) (5yo+) 2m½f (2m62y) touted as one of the good things on tonight’s card Barton Snow unsurprisingly opened up a short-priced maybe because the 4.35 start is just too early copping £350 on the race when Barton Snow won as he liked 5:10 Venatour Sports Travel Intermediate Point-To-Point Hunters’ Chase (Class 4) (5yo+) 3m2f Next up and a race that looked more competitive than the opener the latter tempting fate with a fetching green tie The biggest bet struck was £700 – £100 Important Notice The easy to back favourite was Snap Fish which eased from 2/1 out to 5/2 in the face of little support It did appear as if Snap Fish was going to win despite the market weakness jumping the last in front but Crawter which had often jumped badly right throughout the race ran on strongly on the stands side to collar the jolly up the hill and land an 11/1 result A bad result in the case of the Star Sports book a loser to £616 5:45 Junior Jumpers Open Hunters’ Chase (Class 4) (6yo+) 3m1½f (3m1f56y) Next up and the weak horse in the race was the well-backed this morning Douglas Longbottom in the face of the support coming in for Fairly Famous at the off the former was an 11/4 shot and the latter 7/4 There were no bets of note in the race but the field money crept up to £732 as the crowd filled Fairly Famous was a loser for £323 and Learntalot £903 Maybe the people making the market on the machine aren’t quite as clued up on these types of races combined with Will Biddick never giving up on Douglas Longbottom 6:20 Jonathan Neesom Memorial Open Hunters’ Chase (Class 4) (5yo+) 3m1½f (3m1f56y) and just the five runners where Music Drive was the ‘tips against’ 11/10 favourite with we’ll-backed in the morning Gracchus De Balme weak in the betting There wasn’t a lot going on which was ideal as I had a chance to talk to Jamie who reads the blogs and came to say hello Lofty and Ed laid £440 – £400 the jolly and plenty of other smaller bets Music Drive got the better of an after the last tussle with Gracchus De Balme The winner returned evens and the book blew a carpet and a half Music Drive stays on best of all to win the Jonathan Neesom Memorial Open Hunters' Chase for Kelly Morgan and Gina Andrews! 👏 @CheltenhamRaces pic.twitter.com/CeyFzEuW2f — Racing TV (@RacingTV) May 2, 2025 It really was a lovely to to have the race in memory of Jonathan Neesom who was a regular at jump racing a point to points and loved the game Jonathan was represented by a plethora of his old Press Room colleagues on the winners’ podium which was an excellent if poignant touch 6:55 Cheltenham And South West Racing Club Mares’ Open Hunters’ Chase (Class 4) (5yo+) 3m1½f (3m1f56y) a bet of £450 at 10/3 Latenightfumble was followed by a trade bet of £400 at 5/2 Walkin Out The team did well to lay those bets as all eyes were on Constitution Hill on the big screen at Punchestown at least they were until he disappointingly dropped out the back of it behind State Man though Lofty did find time to blame Blogger for results in Ireland — Martin Chapman (@MartinChapman12) May 2, 2025 there was nearly £1800 in the hod but Ed only had one feasible winner Cullin Hills All the money had been for Latenightfumble which had been backed into 7/4 at the off the book showed that Edwardo had bet to 100% come racing Cullins Hill was still in front as the winning post loomed only to be collared on the line and beaten a short-head The favourite returned 13/8 and the book lost £550 7:30 Brooklands Watches Golden Miller Chronograph Open Hunters’ Chase (Class 4) (5yo+) 4m½f (4m97y) the penultimate and now also the longest race of the season at Cheltenham It was a very competitive looking betting heat too Lofty was back on the computer and aiming to be more misery than Ed had been the previous race Ed was back in the front charming the punters in the biggest bet on the race was £1500 – £300 Law Of Gold with decent public money for Red Maple and Frontal Assault the three losers at the off in a £960 book with little else to mention I was rooting for rank outsider Viva Lavilla because the gelding was ridden by Tiverton jockey Molly Legg who used to work for Nigel Hawke I bet it was a huge thrill to ride the Cheltenham course The race went to 20/1 chance Hung Jury which got the better of the 11/4 favourite Jeffery’s Cross close home and copped £900 so going into the last the firm were around £60 up on the night but the staff were well up thanks to former #BettingPeople interviewee Darran Pearce’s tips on the card #BettingPeople: DARRAN PEARCE 8:05 (New) Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Open Hunters’ Chase (Class 5) (5yo+) 2m4½f (2m4f127y) he said the last two times he’d worn it the firm had won The biggest bet in the book between discussions on neckwear was £100 on Rebel Dawn Rising which lost £658 in the book at the off in fact it was the bogie Rebel Dawn Rising what won it at 9/2 concluding a hugely enjoyable meeting and what had been another action packed season at Cheltenham I’ll be reporting from there tomorrow and Sunday It was definitely Ed’s tie that’s to blame Views of authors do not necessarily represent views of Star Sports Bookmakers Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" London seven-piece Kokoroko seem to be on the verge of a massive breakthrough Envisaged in 2019 as a fusion of jazz and afrobeat their sound is and was emblematic of the Londonist Britjazz movement that seems to retain vitality as a force rather than a fad with its most famous exemplars Steam Down and Ezra Collective lapping up Mercury nominations and other gongs for those who value those things Kokoroko are as eclectic and current as the best of them but the new material they are debuting from their forthcoming album seems to suggest they have found a satisfying synthesis of their influences into a highly appealing blend that retains their muso grassroots credibility and pushes them closer to the mainstream Cheltenham’s shock decision (~) to move toward more standing gigs reflects the dance-ability and physicality of the vital paradigm represented by the Britjazz artists and it was wonderful to mince about and freely enjoy the space of Cheltenham Town Hall The band themselves noted that with the whole scene with the lights was kind of distracting (in a good way!) but the seven-piece band are as beautiful on a large stage as they are in those familiar South London arches; in fact in 2020 they played the BBC Proms so their cachet does somewhat belie their reach An ‘oldie’— “Express Your Love”— with its full-on soul ballad vocal sets the scene for the refinements of their songwriting The album really promises to be something special refining the jazz and pop elements without losing the beat The set absorbed old and new.  “Never Lost” is a strong calypso-flavoured brass number.  “Can’t wait” is fresh It gets even funkier with a Chaka Khan vibe on “I still want you” and the guitar-y soul funk of “Something’s Going On” takes an absorbing journey around London through different feels from West Coast to West African but with their unity of vision more strongly developed than ever The band’s name Kokoroko is an Urhobo word meaning ‘be strong’— a common call to overcoming that’s overdone but which they don’t labour The influence of Fela Kuti is profound but to be honest we don’t feel so much of that incendiary political charge a present-day avant-gardist activist legend whose presence is discerned rather than felt “We are stars in the sky” felt like generic spiritual jazz of the Thackray/Gilles Peterson school a little more than my sense of irony could bear but we are mostly in the pocket of an addicting deep groove that absorbs you in its feel I’ve never seen so many men in shorts at an afrobeat gig as I did in Cheltenham but there seemed to be a black and silver theme to the band’s clothing which I urge everyone to adopt at all forthcoming gigs Kokoroko are the sexiest band on the planet Kokoroko’s new album Tuff Times Never Last will be out on Brownswood on 11 July Your email address will not be published. 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Please check your inbox (and also your spam or junk folder, just in case) for our confirmation email. If you’ve been on our list all along, great! No need to do anything. Nubya Garcia’s return to the UK at Cheltenham after a two-month American tour supporting her new album Osyssey saw her at the top of her game in a set that was both uncompromisingly visceral and a deeply personal appeal to our shared humanity. “The Seer” started innocently with a piano intro. Nubya lit a joss stick. But soon the tune was an absolute bash, totally bosh. She did say it is “about how you feel music in your body.” There was a lot of that as she became more voluble through the set. “You feel it as well,” she said to the standing, not much dancing, audience. “It’s important to let yourself go. They’re all facing this way and in darkness. I hope your inhibitions go. This space is for you.” Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a34468434c7873206e373ac6878ff27f" );document.getElementById("c08a1a06c7").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player In the final game of the season, Cheltenham Town will travel to Bromley as Michael Flynn’s men look to finish the season on a high at the Hayes Lane stadium Their latest victory saw them relegate Carlisle in an emphatic 3-2 win with a last-minute goal from George Miller sealing the Cumbrians’ fate It’s also included a 2-1 victory over promotion hopefuls Notts County Flynn will be hoping to see his men finish off the season with a victory at Hayes Lane Their 5-0 defeat to Port Vale has sparked a fire inside Andy Woodman’s side to finish on a high an impressive 1-0 win over Ian Holloway’s Swindon and Morecambe means that Bromley are looking to potentially finish the season in a high mid-table position The League Two player of the year, Cheek is set to receive the golden boot, as he leads the race by five goals with Notts County’s Alassana Jatta being the closest to his trophy. Cheek’s impressed this season with 23 goals in 44 games. An impressive seven assists give him 30 goal contributions and the veteran striker will be hoping to finish on a high The youngsters had an impressive first full season with the Robins with the former Bath City man being courted by teams such as Millwall and Hibs scoring a penalty and showing off his impressive form Thomas has scored an impressive eight goals this season with two assists Saturday is expected to be a send-off for the winger and he will be hoping to end his time with the Robins with a good performance Unlikely to be any new injuries for Andy Woodman’s men as Michael Cheek will be the star attraction in their starting XI tomorrow Scot Bennett and Luke Young are unlikely to feature as they recover from injuries; Harry Pell was spotted in the warmup after his ACL injury he is not expected to get a run out on the pitch Billy Taylor is an 18-year-old first-year sports journalism student at the University of Gloucestershire who is a passionate supporter of Cheltenham Town Taylor has been attending Cheltenham games his entire life and is passionate about sharing his insight on the club Taylor has been involved with much Cheltenham-related content over the years with accounts on social media dedicated to the club Taylor has also written for many news sites and even national sites such as The Guardian for which he was awarded the 2019 Young Sports Writer of the Year award transfer news and more insight into the club he loves Website#e5b15d322134739898a76fb1{display:none} and website in this browser for the next time I comment Cheltenham is home to more than 35 annual festivals and major events SoGlos takes a closer look at some of the highlights coming up over the next six months which are bursting with exciting action for all ages Visit Cheltenham is the official tourist board for the Regency town managed by Cheltenham Borough Council in partnership with Cheltenham BID and other local organisations providing information and inspiration for eating Spring and beyond in Cheltenham is packed full of feel-good experiences vintage trains and the world's longest running cricket festival With a packed calendar of cultural festivals and major sports events In partnership with Visit Cheltenham SoGlos rounds up some of the Cheltenham 2025 festivals and events that you won't want to miss Hosted by Cheltenham BID the wheel is at Imperial Gardens opposite The Queens Hotel from Saturday 12 April to Monday 5 May 2025 just in time for Easter half term and Cheltenham Jazz Festival.  Offering the chance to admire the town's Regency architecture from high up in the sky from 12pm to 9pm it's well worth a spin for a date night or fun family day out in Cheltenham. Tickets cost £8 per adult and £6 per child under 1.4 metres tall with over 60 artists taking to the stage across the early May bank holiday weekend.  The curtain comes down on the roaringly successful 2024/25 racing season with Cheltenham’s only evening horse racing fixture with seven fiercely fought Hunter chases on Friday 2 May 2025 Full of fun from start to finish, there's a party atmosphere as soon as you arrive at Cheltenham Racecourse Local legends The Chip Shop Boys are bringing the season to a close with an extended live performance Offering a 10-day programme of live literature events, this year's Cheltenham Poetry Festival runs from Wednesday 7 to Saturday 17 May 2025 at a variety of venues across town. Visitors can take in readings from poets whose works are inspired by biochemistry Other powerful themes include healing from trauma the gift of poetry to shed light in dark times as well as the joys and consolations of nature. Visitors will also get to try workshops and chat with widely published local poets and visiting writers from further afield Bursting with passion, heart and soul, Pride in Cheltenham takes to the streets on Saturday 17 May 2025 The colourful and flamboyant Pride march is the ultimate expression of inclusivity. It starts at 11.15am outside John Lewis Marchers aim to bring awareness to equality diversity and inclusion as they stream through the streets celebrating community and showing hatred and prejudice have no place in modern society Choo choo! Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is showcasing the elegance and power of steam locomotives from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 May 2025 at its Festival of Steam Gala Get ready to embark on a journey through time where the past comes alive and the heritage of steam locomotives is celebrated in all its glory Bringing recognisable names in music and comedy together with a wide range of performances and activities for kids, Wychwood Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse prides itself on its family appeal taking place from Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June 2025 include 90s Britpop favourites Shed Seven and James while for younger ones there's everything from music Giving science fans a chance to have their minds blown by bestselling authors, activists, scientists and even a real-life astronaut, Cheltenham Science Festival is back from Tuesday 3 to Sunday 8 June 2025 With the festival village taking over Imperial Gardens and over 114 events on the programme whether you're interested in the latest developments in AI the truth behind Hollywood weight loss drugs or how politicians like Donald Trump affect the world of science there's bound to be something that sparks your curiosity The 18th Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival takes place in Montpellier Gardens from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 June 2025 along with demonstrations from some of the UK’s leading chefs The fixtures at Cheltenham Cricket Festival are set to be revealed soon expect a fantastic atmosphere while soaking up the sunshine with great food and drink on offer too Cheltenham Music Festival is one of the most prestigious music festivals in the world — and this year's event takes place from Friday 4 to Saturday 12 July 2025 With a programme of show-stopping concerts in a variety of venues including Cheltenham Town Hall and Pittville Pump Room the festival celebrates the very best the world of classical music has to offer from the most exciting up-and-coming composers to world-renowned orchestras performing iconic works.  Lions at Large — The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail is roaring onto the streets of Cheltenham and Gloucester from Friday 11 July until Sunday 14 September 2025 More than 30 colourful large lion sculptures and 52 adorable little cubs will pop up in Cheltenham town centre and Gloucester city centre as well as in parks and open spaces at a mix of stunning landmarks and interesting everyday locations A map of locations is expected to be published very soon Expect an unmissable two days of fun, action, entertainment and partying at Newlands Park in Southam Lane on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 July 2025 at Cheltenham 7s Festival. It's ideal for festivalgoers a colour fun run and the chance to cheer on your favourites during the charity rugby match There's camping available to make the most of the weekend too Running from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July 2025, the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway annual Diesel Gala at Toddington promises a unique blend of vintage charm and modern power as it celebrates the rich heritage of railway transportation.  Climb aboard one of the meticulously restored diesel locomotives and embark on a nostalgic journey through time hear the whistle blow and experience the magic of a bygone era in the comfort of a vintage carriage Bringing festival vibes to the town centre, The Brewery Quarter in Cheltenham is hosting Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup this July 2025 — featuring top talent handpicked from the Lakefest line-up plus the final of the Road to Lakefest competition which sees talented local bands battling it out for a place on the main stage.  Taking place from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July 2025, the free event gives visitors a taster of what's to come at the popular music festival at Eastnor Castle in August with three days of music and family entertainment. The Brewery Quarter's plethora of bars and restaurants are also serving up cocktails so you can grab a pair of headphones and dance the night away under the stars Take the chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences with a range of open buildings across Cheltenham from Friday 12 to Sunday 21 September 2025 Explore on your own or as part of an organised tour with guided walks talks and exhibitions inside many hidden gems that aren't usually open to the public The events are all free, but tickets must be pre-booked for some events where numbers are limited. Organised by Cheltenham Civic Society and run by volunteers the carefully thought out programme is found in brochures which feature all of the activities and open buildings This popular festival brings the best of world cinema to enthusiastic audiences at Tivoli Cinema in the Regent Arcade shopping centre inspire and entertain along with documentaries that raise issues and inform from Friday 19 to Sunday 28 September 2025 There'll be film shorts by filmmakers who are new to the industry and tributes to recognise the contributions of celebrated artists who have left a legacy of great cinema This year's programme includes year-round screenings of films and live events.  The impressive 10-day programme draws book fans from across the UK with its mixture of ticketed events free family activities and fringe events scattered across town Taking place from Friday 10 to Sunday 19 October 2025 thinkers and performers will provide plenty of food for thought during a jam-packed timetable of fascinating discussion We can't wait to hear who the 2025 headliners will be Weekly lifestyle and business highlights straight to your inbox Being able to favourite articles is just one of a host of member exclusive benefits Being able to create your own lists is just one of a host of member exclusive benefits The Ravens host Cheltenham Town on Saturday 3rd May in our final game of the 2024/25 season The Robins have won three of their last five games reacting well to a 2-0 loss at home to Doncaster they have beaten Crewe Alexandra 3-2 before drawing 1-1 at home to Gillingham They go into the weekend off the back of two wins on the bounce after beating Notts County and Carlisle United respectively Cheltenham currently sit 15th in their first season back in League Two following relegation from tier three last season the Robins spent three seasons in League One before facing the drop in 2023/24 Tomorrow’s opponents were playing non-league football just under a decade ago but returned to the EFL at the first time of asking after winning the Conference National The Robins’ top scorer is currently George Miller with nine goals to his name with his last strike coming in his last game against Carlisle United A late Omar Sowunmi header helped us to a point in the reverse fixture back in November In the Cheltenham dug-out is Michael Flynn who took charge of the club in May of last year The four-time League Two Manager of the Month winner began his managerial career at Newport County where he’d guide the Welsh side to the FA Cup Fourth Round and Fifth Round in consecutive seasons who initially took over at Newport as caretaker manager in 2017 spent four years at the helm before moving to Walsall and Swindon Town respectively The 44-year-old began his playing career at Newport where he’d go on to have three spells and in his second one was part of the side that won the Conference Premier play-offs in 2013 This came 10 years after his first piece of silverware whilst at Wigan Athletic helping them win the Second Division in 2003 The man in the middle on Saturday is Steve Parkinson who last took charge of Southend United’s win over Wealdstone in the National League His last Bromley game was at Notts County back in January He will be assisted by Damith Bandara and Daniel Bonneywell with Ashley Allen as the fourth official Lady Nade’s crowd-pleasing tribute to Nina Simone is achieving an unprecedented level of success for a resolutely independent artist a success which you can only feel is as deserved as it is convincing Since Lady Nade’s Cheltenham debut six years ago she had released three albums of acoustic guitar indie-folk-americana soul with collaborations including a “Tribute to the Blues Dames” which set the scene for “Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone” originally devised four years ago for Nina Simone’s ‘90th anniversary’ drums and handclaps from her band members with “Be My Husband” showcased the power of Lady Nade’s voice so similar to Nina Simone’s as to pass for tribute but you can hear with certain extemporisations and phrasing that she’s approaching the songs as you would any songs you wanted to bring the best of yourself to There are lots of jokes about her Bristolian accent not so much as to warrant retitling songs like “Why Keep On Breakin’ Me ‘Eart?” but why not The balancing act between the Nina and the Nade is finely judged and immaculately executed such that you can abundantly see why it’s been so successful with this show being the first in another long UK tour The 90-minute set ticked off the big familiar numbers (“I Wish I Knew” I Got Life” (that one from the Muller advert) “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” and Feelin’ Good (that one by Muse)) As a vocalist and interpreter of the songs though “Love Me And Leave Me” was let down by the piano and “Chain Gang (The Work Song)” by the saxophone and where o where were the crucial chants of “POWER!” in “Sinnerman” There’s also a sense that Nade is convincing re-reading Nina but her talent is better represented by more multi-dimensional tone and register in the material The band is more confident on the pop crossover numbers a specialisation of Nina Simone’s and Lady Nade’s that brought pleasing readings of the dreamy pop ballad “Lilac Wine” and the soft ska of “Baltimore” which is a connoisseur’s cut written by Randy Newman I love that they can play all the big famous songs and then the less famous but highly regarded ones; it reassures you that they really dig the whole catalogue The Nina Simone catalogue is wildly varied describing “Take Care of Business” as “Filthy!” She tears into “Gin House Blues” (first recorded by Bessie Smith)’s injunctions to “Give me my gin!” with gusto Other under-represented themes are also brought to light by Lady Nade Self-described as “All round nutjob and good egg” she does a lot of music workshops in care homes with dementia patients and is open about Nina Simone’s mental health problems such as a re dwelt on in “What Happened to Miss Simone?” documentary The honesty of Nina Simone’s songs appeals to Lady Nade “She broke stigma talking about stuff that went against the grain- mental health and the reality of life.” The way Nina Simone added melancholy to Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’s bitter blues “I Put A Spell On You” is legendary an exemplar of her paradoxical union of vulnerability and power “This is what it would feel like getting a hug from Nina Simone,” she says Now” in that it takes itself so seriously that it can easily become hilarious There’s a Pedro Almodovar film which employs a muzak version with such laconic precision the song will probably never recover rather than the sense of fragility you need to emote to really lean into it to obliterate its potential pomposity It takes a heart of stone not to laugh at lyrics like this: “But his dog up and died/ Dog up and died/ And after twenty years he still grieves.” Dunkertons Tap Room is a tough room to engineer in a kind of permanent festival marquee enveloped by a loud cloud of cider drinkers I wondered if we were going to be able to hear anything at all My highest praise to Lady Nade might be that for the most part I found myself not hearing the noise any more only twice noticing I’d stopped noticing it Guitar: Holly CarterDrums: Matt Sockham Brown Bass: Riaan Vosloo (special guest) Comment * 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Click here to read more and find out some exclusive deals There will also be another Happy Hour between 5.30pm-6.30pm too Our Moretti Mobile Bar will be located outside from 1.30pm to 7.30pm showing both the Millwall game and Arsenal fixture Our players’ walk will take place through Broomfields at around 1.15pm Please note that the East Terrace is closed due to development works supporters will need to purchase their season tickets or match day tickets within a specific stand The Club currently plan to zone the stadium as below;  Zone 1; Supporters in the Glyn Beverly Stand and West Terrace will enter via Entrance 1 and have access to the Bear Island Bar Broomfields Bar & Kitchen and Cookie’s Cabin Zone 2; Supporters in the North Terrace and John Fiorini Stand will enter via Entrance 2 and have access to Ravens Lounge and The Dave Roberts Tea Hut during the game and Broomfields before entering through the turnstiles supporters will only be permitted to watch a match from the stand or terrace they purchase their season ticket within Our Ravens Lounge will return to being a supporters’ bar for all those supporters with tickets in Zone 2 entry is from stadium side and so supporters must enter via Turnstiles 2 first open from 12.30pm and will close shortly after full-time Our 1892 Club has completely sold out for this fixture. However, you can find out more about our Matchday Hospitality package by clicking here or emailing partners@bromleyfc.co.uk Supporters are reminded that the The Hayes Lane Stadium is a non-smoking and vaping stadium Please also note a new policy whereby no lithium-ion battery powered e-bikes or scooters are allowed on premises Supporters are also advised to familiarise themselves with the EFL Ground Regulations which can be read by clicking here >. Mark Hughes was unable to steer Carlisle United away from relegation to the National League Carlisle United have been relegated from League Two to the National League after losing 3-2 at Cheltenham Town The Cumbrians started the day knowing that they needed all three points at Whaddon Road and for Tranmere Rovers to fail to win at home to Crewe Alexandra for there to be a chance of survival But Tranmere won 2-0 to leave the gap to safety at an insurmountable seven points going into the final game of the campaign Despite Carlisle taking the lead in the 29th minute through Matthew Dennis they were quickly pegged back with goals from Jordan Thomas and Ashley Hay to go into the break trailing Georgie Kelly scored for Carlisle with less than 20 minutes remaining to level the match but George Miller added a third for the hosts in stoppage time Carlisle will join already relegated Morecambe in the National League next season but Gabe Breeze saved well from Hay at the other end The visitors struck first when Stephen Wearne flicked on Aaron Hayden's ball and Dennis raced through and beat Joe Day with a low finish in the 29th minute Cheltenham were awarded a penalty kick when Breeze was adjudged to have tripped Jordan Thomas and he converted from the spot in the 33rd minute The hosts led when Ethon Archer's ball over the top was reached by Hay who finished confidently in the 45th minute Carlisle levelled when Elliot Embleton's cross was nodded in from close range by Kelly in the 73rd minute Miller scored three minutes into stoppage time to seal the points for mid-table Cheltenham and cap a dismal day for the Cumbrian side Cheltenham Town boss Michael Flynn told BBC Radio Gloucestershire: The second we looked a bit flat at times but played well on the counter "It's always tough seeing a team get relegated I don't like it and it doesn't give me any satisfaction "Mark Hughes is a smashing manager and Carlisle is a club with loads of tradition I hope they bounce back next season and I wish them all the best." Carlisle United boss Mark Hughes told BBC Radio Cumbria: "It's not a great moment for anyone connected with the club not least the fans who came in great numbers again today "We gave it a shot and the players gave me everything but for everyone connected it is really hard to take." Carlisle return to the National League for the first time since 2005 and only the second time in their history after a dismal and chaotic campaign The hangover from League One relegation 12 months ago continued into this campaign with manager Paul Simpson sacked after just four games The supposed revolution of a possession-based game under Mike Williamson backfired spectacularly as he was shown the door in February after only four wins in 22 games but having been allowed to bring in 11 players in the January transfer window Manchester United and Wales legend Mark Hughes was brought in to try to save the Blues It says everything that despite Carlisle's best run of form for two years - 10 points from five matches - they have not taken the survival fight to the final day They have been in the bottom two for all bar three days since early October and ultimately the season ends with what the club deserves - relegation Their stay in the National League lasted only one season 20 years ago and their Americans owners will be desperate to ensure an EFL return as quickly as possible Reverse Wrexham: Carlisle's US dream goes sour Yellow Card at 6 minutesSubstitutesNumber 26 Vela Match OfficialsReferee: Tom NieldAssistant Referee 1: Bhupinder GillAssistant Referee 2: Gregory ReadFourth Official: Oliver NolanMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightCheltenham Town have won five of their last seven Football League games against Carlisle United (D1 L1) never conceding more than one goal in any of those matches Carlisle United won their last away league game against Cheltenham Town and will be looking to make it four wins in their last six visits (D1 L1) Cheltenham have failed to win any of their last six home league games (D3 L3) their longest stretch on home soil in the fourth tier since November 2018 (10 games) Carlisle are unbeaten across their last four league games (W3 D1) Matty Taylor (Cheltenham Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal Arkell Jude-Boyd (Cheltenham Town) wins a free kick on the left wing Joe Hugill (Carlisle United) wins a free kick on the right wing George Miller (Cheltenham Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner Assisted by Matty Taylor with a headed pass Kadeem Harris (Carlisle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close Assisted by Elliot Embleton following a set piece situation Fourth official has announced 9 minutes of added time Georgie Kelly (Carlisle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half Matty Taylor (Cheltenham Town) right footed shot from outside the box is close Terell Thomas (Carlisle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half Constitution Hill stunned punters by falling for the first time in his career in the Champion Hurdle at this year’s Cheltenham Festival The equine freak had looked back to his best after a lengthy absence when comfortably seeing off Lossiemouth in the Christmas Hurdle and breezing to victory in the International Hurdle A final-hurdle blunder nearly proved costly in the latter race and it proved to be a bad omen for the Champion Hurdle as he crashed out in a race that saw State Man tip up at the last when well clear and Brighterdaysahead failed to fire The falls came along like London buses as he crashed out of the Aintree Hurdle when reopposing Lossiemouth a few weeks later The latest 2026 Champion Hurdle odds can be found on the Paddy Power website and Paddy Power app otherwise everything you need to know about Constitution Hill’s next race is below Constitution Hill rounds off his Jumps campaign by travelling across the Irish Sea to tackle State Man in the Boodles Champion Hurdle at the Punchestown Festival on Friday who steered stablemate Jeriko Du Reponet to victory earlier in the week takes the ride in Nico de Boinville’s absence *All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change While it might be Constitution Hill’s last Jumps race of the season, he could stay in training ahead of a spin on the Flat as trainer Nicky Henderson has entered his stable star in the Gold Cupat Royal Ascot on Thursday PPB Counterparty Services Ltd is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority. For customers in the UK, PPB Counterparty Services Ltd is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission It has stood empty for three years – but this April 2025 former Cheltenham restaurant The Daffodil is up for sale with planning permission for a six-bedroom house One of Cheltenham’s most recognisable buildings and the source of much debate since its closure three years ago, The Daffodil — a former restaurant that harks back to the Roaring Twenties — is on the market for £2 million And it's got planning permission to be converted into what could become an incredible six-bedroom home Architectural drawings show a suggestion of what the former 1920s picture house could look like as contemporary private home.With full consent granted to turn the 1920s picture house into a unique private residence the current owners of the Cheltenham landmark hope that its new buyer can restore the property to its former glory while retaining its Art Deco heritage and character Its owners had hoped the property would be snapped up for commercial development when it was first listed in May 2024 but after little interest its listing was withdrawn and plans were resubmitted to change its use into a residential dwelling While simple consent allows for the building to be converted into a six-bedroom property, Jackson-Stops — the Cheltenham-based agent marketing the property — says that it's just the beginning with potential buyers encouraged to use their imagination as to what it may become 10 apartments or even a boutique cinema' — The Daffodil's potential is unbound 'We feel incredibly privileged to have been entrusted with the sale of The Daffodil — a building that holds a special place in Cheltenham’s story It’s an honour to be part of its next chapter and we look forward to passing it on to a new custodian who will bring fresh vision to this remarkable space.' The Daffodil is offered for sale by private treaty with a guide price of £2,000,000 Interested buyers should contact the Jackson-Stops Cheltenham office on 01242 783333 for more information and to arrange a viewing Home > News By Punchline Reporter | 29th April 2025 Gloucestershire Police have reported that they are at the scene of an incident in Cheltenham after a man was reported to have scaled a block of flats The force issued a statement that it had mobilised due to concern for the welfare of the man after alerts were raised on Tuesday morning (April 29) Emergency services and specialist officers were deployed to the scene following reports that the man had ascended to the roof of a building at around 5.30am Although there was no wider threat to the community the road was closed and a cordon was put in place to allow professional negotiators to speak to the man and ensure his safety With closures remaining in place at the junctions of Edinburgh Place and Alstone Lane Opinion marks early verdict on Labour amid Shire Hall shakeup The project has been more than a decade in the making and could see 620 acres of greenbelt transformed into a new town It has revealed plans to open a branch in town as part of a rapid expansion Forest of Dean venture shares its fears amid new burden Reproduction of any content is strictly forbidden without prior permission We use cookies to help make our website better. 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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. but this year they will be padded instead.","thumbnailUrl":["https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p0kwrzxc.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1232x1232/p0kwrzxc.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/688xn/p0kwrzxc.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/400xn/p0kwrzxc.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2025-03-10T06:31:48.104Z","duration":"PT55S"}Cheltenham Festival introduces new padded hurdlesThis video can not be played CloseNew hurdles which are designed to cause fewer injuries to horses and jockeys are being introduced for this year's Cheltenham Festival Until now the jumps have traditionally had birch on their exterior but this year foam padding will be used Clerk of the course Jon Pullin said it is hoped the new hurdles will make the course safer "Those courses that started with these padded hurdles in the early days – the vets that worked on those courses reported back they saw a lot less nicks and scrapes that you saw with traditional birch," he added Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead descriptionEditor's recommendationsCheltenham Festival introduces new padded hurdles 00:00:55Cheltenham Festival introduces new padded hurdles 0:55Up Next Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz 00:01:44Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz 1:44Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day 00:01:25Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day 1:25Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster Video 00:01:21Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster 1:21'Trump was the game-changer': Three things to know about the Australian election result 00:01:20'Trump was the game-changer': Three things to know about the Australian election result 1:20Prince Harry 'can't see a world' where his family will visit the UK 00:02:54Prince Harry 'can't see a world' where his family will visit the UK 2:54Watch: Key moments from the local elections.. 00:01:32Watch: Key moments from the local elections.. 1:32Watch: Reform by-election win raises questions for Labour and Tories 00:01:11Watch: Reform by-election win raises questions for Labour and Tories 1:11Russell Brand's court appearance explained.. 00:00:50Russell Brand's court appearance explained.. 0:50Ros Atkins on.. 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Usually coinciding with Saint Patrick's Day it's particularly popular with Irish visitors — and it's one not to miss!  Head to Cheltenham’s Promenade and admire some of the sights of the Regency town including the Municipal Buildings and Neptune Fountain And just a short walk up the road in Montpellier Pittville Park is also home to one of the most impressive examples of Regency architecture in town. The Grade I listed Pittville Pump Room is surrounded on three sides by a majestic colonnade which along with its ornate domed ceiling and dramatic entrance Whether you've shot before or are a complete beginner, try out clay shooting at one of the UK's top 10 largest shooting schools, Ian Coley Sporting Providing everything you could need — shotguns — you'll meet your instructor at the clubhouse who will equip you with an appropriate gun before going head-to-head with friends and taking your aim at different clay pigeon targets Discover the skills, secrets and history of cider making at a Dunkertons masterclass at its cidery in Charlton Kings Starting off with a welcome cider on arrival masterclasses at Dunkertons Cider last around two hours and include a guided tour of the cidery a lesson in cider blending with the master cider maker and a souvenir Dunkertons Cider glass goblet to take home Promising a great day out for swimmers old and young, make a splash in Cheltenham's outdoor swimming spot, Cheltenham Lido, with a heated 50-metre pool the lido has held its position as Cheltenham's summer hot spot since it first opened in 1935 Free to visit, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum holds a fascinating collection of historical artefacts and fine art from across the globe high profile touring exhibitions and special events across its four floors Its arts cafe on the ground floor welcomes visitors with freshly brewed coffee and a selection of delicious cakes and pastries offering a small but perfectly formed menu covering tasty breakfasts to light lunches Cheltenham’s vibrant independent dining scene offers the chance to eat your way around the world without leaving town Looking to tick a mountain off your bucket list? You don't need to travel far, with Gloucestershire’s highest point, Cleeve Hill, being named the ‘fastest mountain to climb’ in the UK in a 2021 study As the highest point of the Cotswold hills the Gloucestershire peak offers remarkable views over Cheltenham — including its famous racecourse — and out towards Wales from the top; while keen explorers can also find the neolithic monument For a leisurely break, escape to Gloucestershire’s only five-star hotel, Ellenborough Park which boasts an outdoor pool and offers a range of deluxe spa breaks for guests to completely switch off dinner in Ellenborough Park’s fine dining restaurant and a wonderful night’s sleep in one of many comfortable This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Home > Food By David Wood | 29th April 2025 A Cheltenham care home is opening its doors to the community to mark 80 years since the end of World War II is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed street party after Prime Minister Winston Churchill made an announcement on the radio that the war in Europe had come to an end This emotional news sparked celebrations across the country with many taking to the streets for spontaneous parties the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event Guests will be able to enjoy an afternoon of delicious food entertainment and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s with entertainment provided by Timeless Tunes - the perfect opportunity for a singalong Residents at Sandfields have been working on an art project ahead of the event that will be on display at the home at the VE Day celebration where their memories of the poignant day have been written down and turned into a collage The Royal British Legion will also be in attendance to give a talk on their memories of VE Day and how the Legion has supported the community The head chef will also prepare some delicious Union Jack cakes while drinks will be flowing in the home's very own bar Eighty-eight-year-old resident Cynthia Parsbo said: "VE Day is important because everyone wanted to share that the war was over and happier times were ahead of them The spirit of everyone coming together to share what we had was very important especially for those who had lost a lot my memory was of being so happy and fortunate that my father was coming home." said: "We're passionate about building and maintaining relationships within our community here at Sandfields so we're pleased to be opening our doors to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day for a special day of sharing memories and a fabulous street party "Reminiscence activities are a great way for older people to connect with those around them and help maintain a sense of identity so creating our collage of residents' memories of VE Day has been really wonderful "We're looking forward to welcoming our friends and neighbours into Sandfields for a day to remember." Sandfields is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full-time residential The care home incorporates plenty of space for leisure activities and hobbies and includes its own cinema One of Cotswold Farm Park’s most beloved activities A Midsummer Night's Concert is being held at Gloucester Cathedral on Saturday The Dean of Coventry Cathedral is the guest speaker at the 2025 University and Cathedral Lecture at Gloucester Cathedral Aylmers Circus returns to The Cotswold Playhouse Dancing Queen - a disco-inspired celebration from the 70s