https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/over55/Recent content in over55 on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 10 Jul 2026 12:32:37 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/nick-pearce-former-snooker-pro-chasing-european-glory-ahead-of-60th-birthday/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:32:37 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/nick-pearce-former-snooker-pro-chasing-european-glory-ahead-of-60th-birthday/At nearly 60, former snooker professional Nick Pearce is rekindling his passion for the sport that shaped much of his life. The Cheltenham native was a familiar name on the main professional tour from 1992 to 2003, reaching a career-high ranking of 57 and making a memorable semi-final appearance at the 1996 International Open. Pearce’s journey in snooker began early, with highlights including a British junior championship final and an appearance on Junior Pot Black in 1983, where he faced off against seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry.