Welton Rovers have begun their Toolstation Western League campaign with a sense of renewed optimism, after a disappointing season last term. A promising pre-season has been followed up with a comprehensive three nil win over Almondsbury at West Clewes and a series of two all draws against Ashton and Backwell, Cheddar and Bishop Sutton. Welton start the season with a strong first team line up, backed by the fanatical support of the Green Army. Welton are certainly ones to watch this season, particularly for fans using facebook and twitter, who can view match footage, recorded by Club vice-chairman Gareth Paisey.
As the cricket season moves towards its close, Midsomer Norton Cricket Club continues to make progress both on and off the field. This summer has seen successful programmes to encourage new members to join the club and the first team continues to push for promotion in the West of England Premier League. The club has also secured planning permission to replace the aging changing facilities at its Withies Lane ground.
The club has three Saturday, one Sunday and occasional mid-week teams and is working hard to make the club a centre for the local community, especially for younger cricketers. Under the leadership of Nick Pang, Midsomer Norton’s First XI have won 11 of 16 fixtures and lie second in the WEPL Bristol & North Somerset Division, at the time of writing.
The Second XI has found the going a lot tougher this season, playing against many opponents’ first teams but the experience gained by a young side will stand them in good stead next season. A mixture of youth and experience has helped the Third XI to hold their own in the Bristol & District Cricket Association and the Sunday XI, which draws heavily on the club’s younger players, is currently top of the North Somerset Cricket League Sunday Conference Division 1.
Next year, the club, with sponsorship from Techniglaze, Thatcher + Hallam, Continuforms and King Watkins, celebrates its 140th anniversary and the plans for the new changing rooms will help it fulfil its aim to encourage new cricketers to take up the game. The club has a thriving youth section and earlier this summer former England international Jan Goodman visited the club to take charge of training sessions for local women cricketers.
On Friday evenings in the summer, the club is a bustling hub of over fifty 7–9 year-olds and their families, with the young cricketers taking part in the All Stars training programme, which aims to foster a love of cricket in young people. Youth co-ordinators at the club are Robin Cray and Paul Justin who can be contacted via mnccyouth@outlook.com. Anyone interested in joining the club as a playing or social member can contact Director of Cricket Nick Potter on 07872383499.
Midsomer Norton Rugby Club are back in training up at Norton Down and its all change for the season 2017/18. The Club has appointed a new coach, welcome Mark Tyrrell, and will be lead this term by a new captain, Tom Fear. Tom, a local lad, is a product of the Clubs thriving junior section and has worked his way through the ranks. Mark is new to the Club and is relishing getting to know the players and supporters alike. After a very difficult 2016/17 Norton are looking forward to life in the Tribute Western Counties North. This league will offer some very exciting games against more local rivals such as Chew Valley and Wells.
The Club continue to run three adult sides, while the Junior Section offers all age groups a chance to learn and play rugby. Norton is a friendly, local, Club and anybody wishing to play or watch the great game of rugby will be very welcome.
The Club is staging a former players, friends and sponsors day on 30th September. If readers are interested in finding out more about this event and how they can support Midsomer Norton Rugby Club, they should contact President Nigel Rowles on nigel@crfencing.co.uk.
Preparations for the new hockey season are well underway at Mendip Hockey Club. Under the stewardship of club chairman Andy Baird, plans are already afoot for a new and improved training regime, whilst the club committee is working hard on an exciting programme of fixtures and social events.
The men's section, having enjoyed some excellent performances and results last term, begin pre-season training on Wednesday 23rd August at Norton Hill. First team captain Max Spalton will be working with an experienced coaching team to ensure that his side are challengers for the Central 2 Division title. Meanwhile Paul Woolway will be leading the second team in West Central 2, providing opportunities for both youth development and social hockey for the more experienced players.
The ladies' section are also looking forward to an exciting season, with training commencing on Thursday 24th August at 7.30pm. James Callow will be leading the Thursday night coaching team, with first team captain April Callow hoping for a strong showing in the West Women's Hockey League Central division. The second and third teams will also have dedicated coaches, working hard to prepare them for busy seasons in Brunel Divisions 1 and 3 respectively.
Karen Holliwell and Cherilyn Carey will be taking care of the thriving junior section this season, with a balance of basic skills practice, game-related drills, friendly fixtures and tournaments already lined up. Training for children aged from 5 to 15 begins on Sunday 10th September at 9:30am at Norton Hill.
Mendip are delighted to be continuing their relationship with Midsomer Norton Cricket Club this year, with the clubhouse providing the venue for post-match teas and a range of social events.
In recent years, Mendip Hockey Club have been lucky to receive the support of a number of local businesses, including Cassidy Gregory Electrical Contractors and BMT engineering. Anyone interested in sponsorship opportunities for the forthcoming season should see the website www.mendiphockey.org.uk for contact details.
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 Welton Rovers, Midsomer Norton Cricket Club and Midsomer Norton Cricket Club, along with a host of our other local and professional teams. Special goes thanks to Charlie Matthews, Gareth Paisey, Neil Denning and Carrie Tiley for their contributions towards this article.
As the cricket season moves towards its close, Midsomer Norton Cricket Club continues to make progress both on and off the field. This summer has seen successful programmes to encourage new members to join the club and the first team continues to push for promotion in the West of England Premier League. The club has also secured planning permission to replace the aging changing facilities at its Withies Lane ground.
The club has three Saturday, one Sunday and occasional mid-week teams and is working hard to make the club a centre for the local community, especially for younger cricketers. Under the leadership of Nick Pang, Midsomer Norton’s First XI have won 11 of 16 fixtures and lie second in the WEPL Bristol & North Somerset Division, at the time of writing.
The Second XI has found the going a lot tougher this season, playing against many opponents’ first teams but the experience gained by a young side will stand them in good stead next season. A mixture of youth and experience has helped the Third XI to hold their own in the Bristol & District Cricket Association and the Sunday XI, which draws heavily on the club’s younger players, is currently top of the North Somerset Cricket League Sunday Conference Division 1.
Next year, the club, with sponsorship from Techniglaze, Thatcher + Hallam, Continuforms and King Watkins, celebrates its 140th anniversary and the plans for the new changing rooms will help it fulfil its aim to encourage new cricketers to take up the game. The club has a thriving youth section and earlier this summer former England international Jan Goodman visited the club to take charge of training sessions for local women cricketers.
On Friday evenings in the summer, the club is a bustling hub of over fifty 7–9 year-olds and their families, with the young cricketers taking part in the All Stars training programme, which aims to foster a love of cricket in young people. Youth co-ordinators at the club are Robin Cray and Paul Justin who can be contacted via mnccyouth@outlook.com. Anyone interested in joining the club as a playing or social member can contact Director of Cricket Nick Potter on 07872383499.
Midsomer Norton Rugby Club are back in training up at Norton Down and its all change for the season 2017/18. The Club has appointed a new coach, welcome Mark Tyrrell, and will be lead this term by a new captain, Tom Fear. Tom, a local lad, is a product of the Clubs thriving junior section and has worked his way through the ranks. Mark is new to the Club and is relishing getting to know the players and supporters alike. After a very difficult 2016/17 Norton are looking forward to life in the Tribute Western Counties North. This league will offer some very exciting games against more local rivals such as Chew Valley and Wells.
The Club continue to run three adult sides, while the Junior Section offers all age groups a chance to learn and play rugby. Norton is a friendly, local, Club and anybody wishing to play or watch the great game of rugby will be very welcome.
The Club is staging a former players, friends and sponsors day on 30th September. If readers are interested in finding out more about this event and how they can support Midsomer Norton Rugby Club, they should contact President Nigel Rowles on nigel@crfencing.co.uk.
Preparations for the new hockey season are well underway at Mendip Hockey Club. Under the stewardship of club chairman Andy Baird, plans are already afoot for a new and improved training regime, whilst the club committee is working hard on an exciting programme of fixtures and social events.
The men's section, having enjoyed some excellent performances and results last term, begin pre-season training on Wednesday 23rd August at Norton Hill. First team captain Max Spalton will be working with an experienced coaching team to ensure that his side are challengers for the Central 2 Division title. Meanwhile Paul Woolway will be leading the second team in West Central 2, providing opportunities for both youth development and social hockey for the more experienced players.
The ladies' section are also looking forward to an exciting season, with training commencing on Thursday 24th August at 7.30pm. James Callow will be leading the Thursday night coaching team, with first team captain April Callow hoping for a strong showing in the West Women's Hockey League Central division. The second and third teams will also have dedicated coaches, working hard to prepare them for busy seasons in Brunel Divisions 1 and 3 respectively.
Karen Holliwell and Cherilyn Carey will be taking care of the thriving junior section this season, with a balance of basic skills practice, game-related drills, friendly fixtures and tournaments already lined up. Training for children aged from 5 to 15 begins on Sunday 10th September at 9:30am at Norton Hill.
Mendip are delighted to be continuing their relationship with Midsomer Norton Cricket Club this year, with the clubhouse providing the venue for post-match teas and a range of social events.
In recent years, Mendip Hockey Club have been lucky to receive the support of a number of local businesses, including Cassidy Gregory Electrical Contractors and BMT engineering. Anyone interested in sponsorship opportunities for the forthcoming season should see the website www.mendiphockey.org.uk for contact details.
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 Welton Rovers, Midsomer Norton Cricket Club and Midsomer Norton Cricket Club, along with a host of our other local and professional teams. Special goes thanks to Charlie Matthews, Gareth Paisey, Neil Denning and Carrie Tiley for their contributions towards this article.
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