There are joint leaders in both divisions of Wellington Ex-Services Skittles League after the latest round of matches on Thursday and Friday. Pictured are King Pins, who are top of the Chris Bullock Championship along with All Stars. Chris Bullock Championship Mowers 344, Ex-Servicemen 360 Ex-Servicemen came away with a 16-pin victory over Mowers at …
A fundraising appeal by Wellington RFC has been so successful they have now issued a new target. The club were aiming to raise £30,000 towards the cost of replacing the floodlights at the Athletic Ground. Only last week, a £3,000 grant was approved by Wellington Town Council. The club have now provided the following update …
Jewson Western League premier division: Wellington 2, Ivybridge Town 3 Wellington produced a spirited fightback but were unable to overturn a three-goal deficit as Ivybridge Town held on for victory at the Carly Press Ground. Trailing at half-time, the Tangerines responded impressively after the break, with goals from captain Josh Baker and substitute Gabriel Plant …
Tribute Western North: Midsomer Norton 81pts, Wellington Chiefs 24 Despite the margin of their defeat, the Chiefs could hold their heads high after a gutsy display away to second-placed Midsomer Norton. They were rewarded for their persistence with a four-try bonus point, secured by Tom Slade with the final play of the match. The hosts …
There’s another busy weekend ahead for Wellington AFC and Wellington RFC. The Tangerines are back in Jewson Western League action tomorrow (Saturday) as they welcome Ivybridge Town to the Carly Press Ground, ko 3pm. They suffered a heavy midweek cup defeat by Weston-super-Mare of National League South but will be looking to put that behind …
A few drops of rain failed to deter hundreds of people of all ages from heading for Wellington Rugby Club’s annual Fireworks Display last night (Thursday). There was a huge bonfire, the bar and clubhouse were open, outside stalls sold food and drink and the stand and two sides of the pitch were packed. Cordons …
Somerset Premier Cup second round: Weston-super-Mare 8, Wellington 0 Wellington AFC bowed out of the premier cup at Weston last night (Tuesday) as the National League South side recorded a convincing victory. The hosts, who play three divisions above the Tangerines, fielded a mix of first teamers and academy players at their Optima Stadium. Wellington …
An intriguing battle is developing at the top of Wellington Ladies’ Skittles League after the latest round of matches last night (Monday). Leaders Land Girls bounced back from the previous week’s defeat, beating Split Happens by 55 with Tina Coles’ 55 being the highest home score of the evening. But champions Jolly Blues are only …
A player from Wellington Tennis Club has been starring on the international stage. Liz Deem (above right) teamed up with Kerry Quirk to represent the Taunton club at the 2026 European Masters Club Championships in Antalya, Turkey. The pair took part in the women over 40s’ competition at the prestigious Megasaray Tennis Academy and came …
Wellington AFC play their toughest game of the season so far this evening (Tuesday). They are away to Weston-super-Mare, who play in National League South, in the second round of the Somerset Premier Cup, ko 7.45pm. The Tangerines have yet to win a game but have shown a significant improvement under new manager Joe Conway. …
Mowers have got off to a winning start in their bid to retain the Ken Bright Cup in Wellington Ex-Services Skittles League. They are pictured receiving the cup last season from league secretary, Marc Bright. Also in the picture is president Andy Govier. Here are the first-round reports, followed by the forthcoming fixtures … Mowers …
