However, the club has not been idle in the first few weeks since the season ended with plans already well in place for the new season. Tom Fear replaces long serving captain Matthew Denning who has been at the helm during the most successful period in the club’s history. Alongside Matthew the club’s coach Tom Lovell is also relinquishing his duties due to work commitments. Together they oversaw two league promotions and several cup successes. Ne Captain, Tom Fear, is a product of the clubs outstanding junior section, he plays at lock and back row, and has already enjoyed several successful seasons of first team rugby. The club are looking forward to life in Western Counties North, and renewing old rivalries with the likes of Wells and Chew Valley.
Welton Rovers Western League campaign ended in disappointment, with the Green Army enduring a difficult 2017, which saw the West Clewes side win only twice since the turn of the year. However, one undoubted highlight was the three nil win over promotion chasing Keynsham Town on March 4th, suggesting there are better things to come next season. A special mention should also go to Welton marksmen Aaron Seviour, who scored 19 times this season.
At Withies Lane, Midsomer Norton Cricket Club are gearing up for life in the WEPL Bristol and North Somerset league. Following their inconsistent form of last season, our cricketers will certainly be looking up rather than down, as a barometer of success, targeting in particular the two 20 Twenty Cup competitions the Club will compete in this season. Indeed, the season has started brightly for new First Team Captain, Nick Pang, who put in an impressive performance with both the bat and the ball against Knowle CC, scoring 54 in a run chase that saw Norton secure a 5 wicket victory in their opening game.
In other sports news, Midsomer Norton Judo Club entertained 22 players from Ambarès et Lagrave, their twinned club in France, in April of this year. The exchange has been going for 34 years and the friendship between the two clubs grows stronger every year. Midsomer Norton Judo Club look forward to their trip to France next year to keep the exchange going.
Mendip Hockey Club Ladies 1st team finished a creditable fourth place in WCWHL East Division this season, whilst the seconds held off the threat of relegation to finish 8th in Brunel 1, and the thirds maintained their position in Brunel 3 with a sixth place finish. The ladies' section are currently enjoying the Mendip and District Summer League, with all three teams represented.
The men's 1st team had an excellent season, finishing a very close 2nd in West Central Division, with the second team securing their place in West Central 2, finishing in 8th position. The Junior Section continues to flourish, with a notable number of senior players having learnt their trade in the junior ranks. For more information about joining or supporting Mendip Hockey Club, you can visit www.mendiphockey.org.uk
If this report has wetted your sporting appetite, tune in to Somer Valley FM every Tuesday at 6pm on 97.5FM for all the latest news from our local teams. Saturday Live, broadcast from 4pm every Saturday, provides live match updates for Midsomer Norton Cricket Club, along with a host of our other local and professional teams.
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