Timsbury Athletic strengthened their position at the top of the Uhlsport Somerset County League Division 1 with a 4-2 home win against Wells City Reserves but they needed all of their battling qualities to come out on top against a side who pressed for long periods. Special guest for the day was the intrepid walker SpeedoMick who called into Timsbury on his charity trek from John O’Groats to Lands End and boosted his kitty with the takings from the match and a bucket in the … [Read more...] about Football 8.02.2020: Timsbury Athletic 4 Wells City Reserves 2
B&NES Council publishes budget plan
New investment in key priority areas including tackling the climate emergency and delivering more affordable housing, will be considered by Bath & North East Somerset Council’s cabinet as part of its budget-setting process. The council’s proposed spending plans and new Corporate Strategy will go before cabinet on Thursday 13 February. Once finalised by cabinet, they will be presented to full council on Tuesday 25 February. Details here. … [Read more...] about B&NES Council publishes budget plan
Rural Transport Consultation
The West of England Combined Authority has published its long-awaited Bus Strategy Consultation Document. The travelling public is invited to read the document and to respond before March 15th. The document is strong on aspirations but weak on ways to fund and achieve them. The strategy document and consultation papers can be found via https://travelwest.info/projects/transport-consultations Key elements of the section on rural services: Some rationalisation of services to provide more … [Read more...] about Rural Transport Consultation
New Conygre Hall website
Potential hirers seeking details for rooms available at the Conygre Hall can now find them on an updated website www.conygre-hall-timsbury.co.uk. The site provides details of rooms available with seating capacities and dimensions, charges for room hire and a calendar with details of current bookings. There is also a brief history of the Conygre Trust and contact details for the Booking Officer. … [Read more...] about New Conygre Hall website
Football 1.02.20: Timsbury Athletic 5 Somerton Town 0
Uhlsport Somerset County League Division 1 leaders Timsbury Athletic bounced back to form in emphatic style with a 5-0 home win over Somerton Town. Captain Ellis Hancock led the way with a hat-trick with striker Rhys Cook grabbing a brace. The game in fact started badly for Cook who had an early chance saved by Somerton keeper Brian Hardy and then missed a fifth-minute penalty scuffing his effort wide of the post after Chris Midgeley had been brought down. Hancock had a shot blocked on … [Read more...] about Football 1.02.20: Timsbury Athletic 5 Somerton Town 0
Advice on saving energy and cutting costs
The Energy at Home Advice Service, run on behalf of B&NES Council by the Centre for Sustainable Energy, is holding drop-in sessions to give residents a better understanding of how to save energy through heating and insulation improvements as well as information on smart meters and lowering their fuel bills by switching energy suppliers. The events in Keynsham, Midsomer Norton and Bath will give people information on how to improve energy efficiency and how to keep homes warmer and more … [Read more...] about Advice on saving energy and cutting costs
Bath Clean Air Zone approved
B&NES Council will introduce a Clean Air Zone on Wednesday, November 4th 2020. The CAZ will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and will see charges of £100 per day for higher emission buses, coaches and HGVs; and £9 per day for higher emission taxis, private hire vehicles, minibuses, LGVs and vans (including private vans, campervans and pick-ups) to drive in the zone. Charges will only apply to pre-euro 6 diesel vehicles (five years or older) and pre euro 4 petrol … [Read more...] about Bath Clean Air Zone approved
Football 25.01.2020: Timsbury Athletic 1 Nailsea and Tickenham Reserves 1
A headed goal in stoppage time from Jesse Bishop grabbed a late point for Uhlsport Somerset County League Division 1 leaders, Timsbury Athletic in a 1-1 home draw with Nailsea and Tickenham Reserves. But it couldn’t camouflage another disappointing performance. Until the equalizer Timsbury had struggled to break down a stubborn visitors’ defence in a game that will not live long in the memory. The game began slowly and it was 20 minutes before there was a semblance of a chance with Rhys … [Read more...] about Football 25.01.2020: Timsbury Athletic 1 Nailsea and Tickenham Reserves 1
Football 18.01.2020: Burnham Utd 2 v Timsbury Athletic 1
Timsbury were very much second best in this 1st v 3rd clash at the top of the Uhlsport Somerset County Div 1, losing by a 2-1 scoreline. In a first half of few chances it took until the half hour mark before any meaningful attempt was made on either goal, when a Burnham shot from 20yards by Whitfield flew just wide. This was followed almost immediately with the first goal, when Birch found Watkins with space to run clear into the penalty box and neatly beat the keeper to make it 1-0. Timsbury … [Read more...] about Football 18.01.2020: Burnham Utd 2 v Timsbury Athletic 1
Timsbury Support Cafe
B&NES Carers’ Centre has joined forces with Bath Mind to support carers in the Timsbury area to run a Support Café, which takes place the third Tuesday of each month at the Timsbury Hub in North Road from 2.00pm-4.00pm. The Hub offers a relaxed and safe meeting space where carers can get advice and information while socialising over a cuppa. … [Read more...] about Timsbury Support Cafe