SPORTS CLUBS Wellington Cricket Club
offers much in 2021 with an enhanced outdoor net facility being the pinnacle. The Club is based at Wellington Playing Field in Courtland Road and has three senior Saturday League teams, one senior Sunday team and one senior Midweek team. A junior section sees play at Under 11s, 13s and 15s age groups on offer and the ECB’s All Stars strand for the very youngest players takes place on Friday evenings. New for 2021 is a female section and a relaunched Past Players Association. A full social calendar is available too with most events taking place at the Club’s ‘Long Hop’ Bar For details of the Club in general and the Youth Section please contact Club Chairman Mark Salter on 0788 583 9304. For details of the Senior Section please contact Club Captain Arron Campbell on 0771 257 0179.
match drink or one of our social evenings. Bowls is a sport to be enjoyed by all ages and there is a warm welcome for new members. For those who want to give the game a try, there is free coaching available with equipment provided. For more information Contact: Admin Co-ordinator Henry Richbell 01823 666914
Blackdown Sea Angling Club
The club meets at The Lawns Club, Taunton on the first Tuesday of each month and membership is open to all age groups,seniors £15 and juniors/oaps £5 per annum. The club holds regular monthly shore and boat league competitions. The club has now been in existence for over 36 years and has a membership of around 40 at the moment, including one angler who has just been selected to fish for England at the world champs in South Africa, if selected for the final squad. Anyone wishing any further information can contact Club Secretary Simon Lomen on 07595 070848 or email: simonlomen@sdsltd.uk.com
Rockwell Green Short Mat Bowls Club
We are a small friendly club that meet twice a week on Sundays & Wednesdays at 6.00 till 9.00pm at Rockwell Green Village Hall It is ideal gentle exercise for a few hours a week. For details contact Linda Maguire on 01823 661470
Wellington Football Club
Wellington Football Club runs three senior male teams on Saturdays playing in Division One of the Western League (1stXI) and Division One (2nd XI) and Division Seven (3rd XI) of the Devon and Exeter League. A Senior Ladies Team plays in Division One of the Somerset County Ladies League. Junior football is enjoyed from ages 8 – 18 at both male and female levels. For details of all sections please contact Colin Waller on 01823 667411 For Clubhouse Bookings contact Jenny Oxby 665410
Wellington Bowling Club
Has been established for over 100 years. Situated in Corams Lane between the Sports Centre and the Rugby Club, we have an outdoor green with six well maintained rinks and a single indoor rink. During the summer, men’s and ladies’ teams compete in various leagues but, for the less competitive, there is a full programme of friendly matches. In the winter, the indoor green is used for league fixtures and roll ups. We have a pleasant clubhouse, with a well stocked bar and dance floor, where we enjoy an after 30
Wellington Bowmen
Welcome all interested in archery. During the summer we meet at Court Fields School on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. In winter, indoor shooting takes place at Wellington Rugby Club on Tuesday evenings, and outdoors at Court Fields School on Sunday afternoons, weather permitting. Coaching assistance is available for beginners and there is a strong junior membership. For further information come along on shooting days or visit our website: wellingtonbowmen.uk
Wellington Croquet Club
Croquet is a game of guile and skill, suitable for people of all ages. We play every day, weather permitting, at Oake Manor Golf Course and compete in league matches as far afield as Nailsea and Plymouth. We offer introductory games without obligation to those interested. Anne Woodford 01823 667299
Wellington Netball Club
We are delighted to announce our official opening in June 2022. We are a friendly, welcoming group (over 16’s) who play on Wednesdays @ Courtfields School (6-7pm Beginners/those returning to netball. 7.15-8.30pm Confident players). PLUS from Sept 2022 we will launch Tuesday Junior sessions (5.30-6pm Bee netball 7-10yrs, 6-7pm Junior netball 11-16yrs). For more info or to arrange a free taster session please visit our Facebook page: ‘Wellington, Somerset Netball Club’ or email: wellington.netball@outlook.com. Huge thanks to our main club sponsors, Mount Vets, Wellington and Braziers Café & Coffee Roasters, Tonedale.
Wellington and District Sports Federation
WDSF is the umbrella group for all sport and associated activities in our town and has a twelve strong membership at this time ranging from football and rugby union to short
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