Entries open for Wellington Monument Race 2026

Taunton Athletic Club are pleased to be once again hosting the popular Wellington Monument Race on Sunday, December 13th – and entries are now open. The race, on a slightly modified course this year, is just over 10k, with an elevation of 1090 metres. Starting at 10am from the Catherine Wheel pub in Hemyock village square, …

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Improved Tangerines go down fighting

Jewson Western League premier division: Wellington 1, Buckland Athletic 3 Wellington AFC gave a much-improved display despite suffering another defeat at the Carly Press Ground last night (Wednesday). The struggling Tangerines had been thumped 10-1 at Buckland last month and lost 8-0 to Bovey Tracey on Saturday. But they could hold their heads high after …

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Another home game for Tangerines

Wellington AFC play their third home game in eight days at the Carly Press Ground on Saturday. The Tangerines host Liskeard Athletic in the premier division of the Jewson Western League, ko 3pm. Although still without a point this season, they gave a much-improved display against Buckland Athletic on Wednesday night, eventually losing 3-1. Liskeard …

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Cup holders fall at first hurdle

The HWH Payne Cup in Wellington Ex-Services Skittles League is under way and the first round saw defeat for last year’s winners, Ex-Servicemen (pictured). Here is the full round-up. Ex-Servicemen 378, Odds and Ends 387 The holders’ defence came to an end at the first hurdle in a close game at the Conservative Club. The …

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Midweek action at home for Tangerines

Wellington AFC return to action at the Carly Press Ground tomorrow night (Wednesday). They host Buckland Athletic in the premier division of the Jewson Western League, ko 7.45om. The Tangerines have had a torrid start to the season and have yet to win a game. Their latest defeat came at home to Bovey Tracey on …

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Busy finals weekend ahead for bowlers

Eleven different competitions have been open to members of Wellington Bowling Club during this summer’s outdoor season. Many have taken the opportunity to enter one or more to test try to get through the finals which will be played on Saturday and Sunday. There were 21 entries for the Amy Stanton Mixed Pairs competition. The …

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Heather stars in Land Girls’ win

The new season in Wellington Ladies’ Skittles League got under way last night (Monday) with cup holders Land Girls off to a winning start. They won by ten against Pin & Tonics with Heather Kynaston knocking 50, the highest away score of the evening. Lucy Johnson’s 56 was the top home total but her efforts …

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New-look Wildcats go down fighting

Somerset County Women’s League: Wellington Wildcats Ladies 0, Ilminster Town Ladies Reserves 2 The new season for Wellington AFC’s Wildcats Ladies got under way with no fewer than seven debutants in a reshaped squad on a hot afternoon at the Rec yesterday (Sunday). Led by stand-in captain Clare Mellish, playing her first game, Wildcats started …

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Unhappy homecoming for Tangerines

Jewson Western League premier division: Wellington 0, Bovey Tracey 8 Wellington AFC suffered another heavy defeat as they finally got their home campaign under way yesterday (Saturday). The Tangerines are unable to play at the Carly Press Ground until September because of cricket. But it was an unhappy homecoming as they were put to the …

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Tangerines back home at last

After seven successive away games, Wellington AFC finally get their home campaign under way on Saturday. They are unable to play at the Carly Press Ground (pictured above) until September because the pitch is used for cricket during the summer. The Tangerines kick off at home to Bovey Tracey in the premier division of the …

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Transformed Chiefs look forward to new season

Wellington RFC are looking forward to the new season with a new coach, new captain and a crop of new players. The club have transformed their senior playing set-up following the Chiefs’ relegation from Tribute South West Regional Two after they failed to win a game. Senior coach for thew 2026-27 campaign will be Simon …

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