ILMINSTER SPORT: Have a go at Pickleball!

ILMINSTER SPORT: Have a go at Pickleball!

Posted: 23rd June 2019
A NEW sport has been introduced at Ilminster Tennis Club – welcome to Pickleball! The game Pickleball is similar to a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Two or four players used solid bats – a bit bigger than table tennis paddles – to hit a perforated polymer ball over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports and…

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ILMINSTER SPORT: Ilminster welcomes Bowls England to town

ILMINSTER SPORT: Ilminster welcomes Bowls England to town

Posted: 22nd June 2019
A CELEBRATION MATCH to mark the selection of Ilminster Bowls Club as Bowls England’s Club of the Year was held earlier this month. The prestigious title, generously supported by Drakes Pride, is awarded annually to the club that is judged to have shown the greatest efforts to promote the club, increase membership and work with the local community. Ilminster BC is very…

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RUNNING: Minster Milers Mash 10k is getting closer

RUNNING: Minster Milers Mash 10k is getting closer

Posted: 11th April 2019
THE Ilminster-based Minster Milers running club is busy preparing for its first-ever 10k race – the Minster Milers Mash – which will take place on June 30. The event will start and finish at the Archie Gooch Pavilion off Canal Way at 10am with full chip timing provided by DB Max. Entries are now open and will close on June 14. Entry fees are as follows: Standard…

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BOWLS: Triple success for Ilminster

BOWLS: Triple success for Ilminster

Posted: 7th April 2019
ILMINSTER Bowling Club members ended the indoor season by winning three of the County finals held at Taunton Deane on Saturday (April 6, 2019). The day started with a fantastic win by the men’s Double Rink against Victoria Street 38-23. This was followed by Oli Collins’ equally impressive win in the Under 16 singles beating Noah Greenough (Taunton Deane) 21-5, a title…

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CRICKET: Tony Rice Bar is given an official opening

CRICKET: Tony Rice Bar is given an official opening

Posted: 9th May 2018
A MAGNIFICENT refurbishment of Ilminster Cricket Club’s social headquarters was given an official opening and really did leave visitors bowled over. The Tony Rice Bar, previously known as The Shed, has been given a major overhaul which has seen a fabulous all-round team effort come to fruition in the Ilminster Recreation Ground. Club chairman Paul Knight thanked everyone…

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RUNNING: Minster Milers fly the flag for Ilminster

RUNNING: Minster Milers fly the flag for Ilminster

Posted: 9th April 2018
MEMBERS of the Minster Milers running club in Ilminster took part in the Taunton Half Marathon on Sunday (April 8, 2018). Julian Wilkes finished 75th in a time of 1:30:15 while Jason Hockey just came inside the first 200 runners in 1:40:26. Flying the flag for the ladies was Caroline Mullane who came home in 336th spot in 1:48:57. Meanwhile, The Minster Milers’ Dan…

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CRICKET: Legendary commentator Henry Blofeld padding up for Ilminster CC

CRICKET: Legendary commentator Henry Blofeld padding up for Ilminster CC

Posted: 16th March 2018
FUNDS for Ilminster Cricket Club will be raised later this year when one of the most recognisable voices in the sport will be in town to reminisce about his career in the commentary box. The club has arranged an evening with Henry “My Dear Old Thing” Blofeld who hung up his microphone last year after 50 years commentating on international cricket. The cherished golden…

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FOOTBALL: Harrimans provide a perfect fit Ilminster A

FOOTBALL: Harrimans provide a perfect fit Ilminster A

Posted: 12th March 2018
THE Ilminster Town A team, who are going well in Division Three of the Perry Street & District League, have been kitted out thanks to a local menswear outlet. Sam Tuffin, proprietor of the long-standing Harrimans store in Silver Street, kindly agreed to sponsor new tracksuits for the team. Kenny Timson, of Ilminster A, said: “We are really grateful for Harrimans for…

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BOWLS: Future looks bright for Ilminster club

BOWLS: Future looks bright for Ilminster club

Posted: 21st February 2018
YOUNG bowlers from Ilminster Bowling Club are making sure that the club looks set for a bright future. Four bowlers - Edward Bidgood, Rueben Bidgood, Leo Bonning and Oli Collins - recently took part in the Somerset School of Excellence. And it was delight for Oli Collins and Leo Bonning as they claimed both junior and senior titles respectively. For Oli, aged 12, a…

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FOOTBALL: Game called off as Ilminster Town wish injured duo speedy recovery

FOOTBALL: Game called off as Ilminster Town wish injured duo speedy recovery

Posted: 21st January 2018
ILMINSTER Town’s planned Somerset County League Premier Division match with Middlezoy on Saturday (January 20, 2018) at the Archie Gooch Pavilion was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Recent heavy rain took its toll and the postponement was sadly inevitable and now the club hopes the weather will improve over the next few days as Ilminster Town are at home again next…

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