GOLF: Barrie and Brian win seniors stableford at Cricket St Thomas Golf Club
Posted: 15th August 2016
A FIELD of 44 senior players entered the 4Ball Better Ball stableford competition on Monday (August 8, 2016) at Cricket St Thomas Golf Club near Chard. In conditions which appeared to suit the golfers, no less than nine pairs out of the 22 starters achieved 40 points or more. Amongst the early starters, Roger Withers and partner set the pace returning a score of 44…
ANGLING: John wins Round Eight of Summer League at Dillington
Posted: 15th August 2016
ILMINSTER Angling Association members fished Round Eight of the Summer League at Dillington pond on Sunday (August 14, 2016) and once again the weights were excellent with a very close frame despite bright and sunny conditions. John Dursley had the top weight on the day with 21lb 8oz of bream and skimmers on the pole from peg 14, only an ounce behind was Adie Bishop with…
FOOTBALL: Perfect start for Ilminster Town
Posted: 14th August 2016
ILMINSTER Town got the 2016-17 season off in perfect fashion yesterday (Saturday, August 14, 2016) with a 1-0 victory at Burnham United in Division One West of the Somerset County League. The all-important goal came early on in proceedings when Dan Smith netted with just two minutes having been played. The Blues will be looking to make it two wins from two outings next…
FOOTBALL: Chard Rangers lift Tom Facey Cup
Posted: 14th August 2016
CHARD Rangers won the Tom Facey Cup Final with a 5-1 victory over Crewkerne Town in a game played at Combe St Nicholas FC. Rangers, of the Perry Street League, won the pre-season tournament final with goals from Simon Loader (two), Matt Gaylard (two) and Scott Marshall. Gaylard missed the chance of a hat-trick when a penalty kick was saved by the Crewkerne keeper during…
FOOTBALL: Chard Rangers lift Tom Facey Cup
Posted: 14th August 2016
CHARD Rangers won the Tom Facey Cup Final with a 5-1 victory over Crewkerne Town in a game played at Combe St Nicholas FC. Rangers, of the Perry Street League, won the pre-season tournament final with goals from Simon Loader (two), Matt Gaylard (two) and Scott Marshall. Gaylard missed the chance of a hat-trick when a penalty kick was saved by the Crewkerne keeper during…
CRICKET: Ilminster book spot in County Ground final
Posted: 25th July 2016
ILMINSTER Cricket Club was celebrating at the weekend when they booked their place in the final of the Somerset Cricket Board’s Major Cup Final in the most dramatic of fashion. Sam Spurway’s side travelled to Bridgwater for their semi-final clash on Sunday (July 24, 2016) and the outcome went down to the very last ball of the T20 match. Bridgwater won the toss and…
CRICKET: Great night for Ilminster CC
Posted: 8th July 2016
PERFECT weather ensured a large crowd turned out for an Open Evening with Ilminster Cricket Club. Lots of players and supporters converged on the club this evening (Friday, July 9, 2016) at Ilminster Recreation Ground to help promote cricket as part of a national initiative spearheaded by the ECB and supported by Waitrose. There was Pimms and Prosecco for the adults…
CRICKET: Pimms, Prosecco, Music, Fun and Cricket – welcome to Ilminster CC’s open evening
Posted: 5th July 2016
ILMINSTER Cricket Club is to host its club Open Evening - supported by Waitrose as part of national ECB campaign – on Friday (July 8, 2016). The club will be throwing open its doors at the Ilminster Recreation Ground in Canal Way to the local community on Friday from 5pm as part of a nationwide initiative to help boost grassroots cricket participation. The club is…
FOOTBALL: Ilminster Town’s Darren Paul receives well-deserved Somerset FA accolade
Posted: 4th July 2016
A MAN who has played a key part in seeing Ilminster Town FC’s hopes of having a new clubhouse and ground turn from a dream into a reality has been given a top award by the Somerset Football Association. Darren Paul has received the Somerset FA’s Outstanding Contribution to Community Football award having worked tirelessly over the last 18 months – and probably longer…
FOOTBALL: Ilminster Town Reserves unveil new manager
Posted: 30th June 2016
ILMINSTER Town FC Reserves have announced James Govier as their new manager in the Devon and Exeter League. Govier, who has moved to Ilminster from Chard United of the Perry Street League, has said he is hugely excited about joining The Blues at a time when the club’s ambitious project to have new facilities nears fruition with the imminent opening of the Archie Gooch…
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