Divas lead the way in ladies’ darts

Hot Divas are currently top of the table in Wellington Ladies’ Darts League.with Bubbly Bears following close behind. Tons and overs for Hot Divas’ Ellie, Gill and Linda, Bubbly Bears’ Annie, Sue and Lorraine, Curly’s Crew’s Michelle and Shirley, Outsiders’ Fiona Julie and Lisa, Football Club’s Karen Results: Hot Divas 6 v Football Club 3 …

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Skittles champs off to winning start

After two blank weeks, reigning Wellington Ladies’ Skittles League champions Jolly Blues started the defence of their title with a win last night (Monday). They recorded a 39-pin home victory over Split Pins. Results and top scorers: *** Around Wellington Sport is sponsored by Tone Gate Motors – visit their website by CLICKING HERE

Wildcats Ladies go down fighting

Somerset County Women’s League: Wellington Wildcats Ladies 0, Pen Mill Ladies 2 The Wildcat Ladies played their first game of the season at the Carly Press Ground in fabulous weather against a very strong and experienced Pen Mill side. The first 20 minutes showed an improved performance from the Wildcats, retaining possession, using the channels …

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Rugby club’s £15,000 lights appeal

Wellington RFC has launched a fundraising appeal to replace the floodlights at the Athletic Ground. It is aiming to raise £15,000 towards the total cost of about £40,000. Here are full details from the club … Wellington RFC was founded in 1874 by the Fox family and has been at the heart of the town …

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Getting Cider set the pace

Wellington Winter Pool League has started as a united division and Getting Cider are the early leaders. The league will run for longer than previously to allow time for extra competitions. There were two local derbies at RGWMC with Getting Cider going straight to the top of the division with a 14-1 win against Two …

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Mowers are among unbeaten sides

The second round of matches in Wellington Ex-Services Skittles League took place on Thursday and Friday. This week’s featured team are Mowers who made it two wins out of two. Chris Bullock Championship WRFC 348, Mowers 350 Mowers came away with the points after a close game where just two pins separated them and the …

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Chiefs stage fightback in final warm-up game

Wellington Chiefs travelled to neighbours Wiveliscombe yesterday (Saturday) as they put the finishing touches to their preparation for their first league fixtures. Wiveliscombe, confident after their promotion, started strongly and used the slope to their advantage. With scrum half Richard Baker running the show they opened up a commanding 22pts-nil lead before star winger Tom …

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Bowlers triumph over Taunton

Teams from Taunton Bowling Club came to Wellington this week to play in an afternoon match and it resulted in victory for the hosts. The weather was cloudy at the start but, apart from one or two light showers, the match went ahead as planned. It was intended that six games would be played but …

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Tangerines well beaten by league leaders

Jewson Western League premier division: Wellington 1, Bridgwater United 9 After taking a shock lead, Wellington’s inexperienced side succumbed to a heavy defeat by league leaders Bridgwater United at the Carly Press Ground yesterday (Saturday). Still without a point after a difficult start to the season, the Tangerines stunned their local rivals by going ahead …

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Local derby with league leaders

Wellington AFC play their fourth successive home game today (Saturday) – and it promises to be the toughest test so far. Bridgwater United visit the Carly Press Ground for a local derby in the premier division of the Jewson Western League, ko 3pm. The visitors are currently top of the table, having won six of …

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Julian’s hat-trick of bowls titles

A busy weekend at Wellington Bowling Club saw no fewer than 11 competition finals. In the Aussie Pairs, Julian Street and Graham Brown won a very close battle against Bill Warnett and Tony Gibson by 21 shots to 19. The Ladies’ Championship Singles saw Pauline Wadham play extremely well against strong opposition from June Anderson, …

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