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.

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 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

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

mat bowls and fencing. It meets every two months in full session and takes these meetings on the road to its members home venues. As well as developing sporting activity in member Clubs the Federation also has a good working relationship with local statutory bodies that aid this development too. For details of the Federation, its

work and aims and to join please contact its Chairman Steve Coles on 01823 667631.

Wellington Rugby Football Club

The Athletic Ground, Corams Lane, Wellington, Somerset England, TA21 8LL

Membership Secretary: David Huggett 07773 010523

The club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays for training. New players always welcome. Dependent on fixtures, we play on Saturdays at 2:30pm. Wellington has three senior teams and several junior teams.

Wellington Squash Club and Racketball Club

Corams Lane, Wellington, Wellington Squash and Racketball Club is a members club with two courts. Club night,open to all, is every Wednesday from 7.00pm.

For more information and membership details contact: Roger Nunn on 07970 930790 or email: rogernunn48@outlook.com or visit the website: wellingtonsquashandracketballclub.co.uk

Wellington Junior Squash Club

For details of sessions.

Contact: Andy Anderson on 01984 624022

Wellington Swimming Club

Trains at the Wellington Sports Centre, Corams Lane.

For more information see www.wellingtonswimmingclub.com

Wellington Swords Fencing Club

Modern fencing has retained the basic aim of duelling –hitting your opponent without being hit yourself. As one of the original modern Olympic sports, it is a game of tactics and speed. Once you are old enough to hold a sword for some time (8 – 9 years) age is no limit. Some of our club fencers are still fencing for Great Britain in their seventies. We welcome all abilities, all genders, to fence socially or competitively. Fenced before? We would love to see you fencing again. For training times etc please email:

info wellingtonswords.club or see our website: www.wellingtonswords.club or facebook: Wellington Swords Fencing Club

Wellington Weavers Running Club

Wellington Weavers meet every Thursday at 7.30pm at the Wellington Sports Centre, Corams Lane, Wellington. Just need comfortable running wear and trainers.

Contact : Simon Booth on 07939274347 E-mail: simonrickardbooth@gmail.com

Wellington Wheelers

Wellington Wheelers do all sorts of cycling, mostly on the road, around Somerset and Devon. At the heart of our activities are club rides on a Sunday morning, as well as rides on a Tuesday and, sometimes, rides on Thursday evenings. Although we run a series of 10-mile time trials throughout the summer followed by a hill climb up Buckland Hill in early November, we do not consider ourselves a competitive racing club. We structure our rides on selfassessed ability, and riders put themselves in either of the A, B+, B or C groups. All the groups are led by an experienced leader, and our routes and destinations are published on our Facebook page each week.

To join, or to find out more about our rides and activities, go to the website: wellingtonwheelers.co.uk or email: wellywheelers@gmail.com.

Wellington Ex-Services Skittles League

is a men’s league that was formed at the end of the Second World War hence it’s name. It started out with one division but as the games popularity grew the league expanded to two divisions of 20 teams. In recent years however it has been harder to attract players especially younger ones, this linked with pub closures has seen a decline in teams and players. Some teams are always on the look out for new players and if anyone is interested then they can contact the

league either through our website contacts page https://wessl.leaguerepublic.com/l/contacts.html or by contacting the Chairman David Bright on 07843014138

davidbright12759@gmail.com and we will endeavour to put you in touch with a team. If you fancy entering a team we have four vacancies on a Thursday night; again just contact the aforementioned for details, the minimum requirements are that teams are to be composed of eight male players of which two can be under 18 years old but over 15 years old. (Where venue rules permit).

Wellington Netball Club

Did you play netball at school? Would you like to get back on court? Have you never played but are tempted to give it a try? Then come & see us for our Netball Open Evening

Weds 22nd June 2022 • 6.30pm-7.30pm @ Court Fields School, Wellington (parking available by outside courts)

We are a newly opened netball club that promotes fun, fitness & social activity. We have a huge mix of ages & abilities and welcome everyone to the court. Currently offering adult sessions (over 16’s) & planning to start Junior sessions in September (7-15yrs). For more info please come along & chat to us on the night or visit our Facebook page ‘Wellington, Somerset Netball Club’ or e-mail us on wellington.netball@outlook.com

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