Timsbury missed a great opportunity to end their search for a first win of the season in the Bristol and District League Division 1 when they went down to a 24-run home defeat against second in the table Lansdown second eleven. After bowling first they had their high-flying Bath opponents in all sorts of trouble at 62-8 thanks mainly to a fine early spell from Sam Hoddinott who took 3-16 in his eight overs and the ever-consistent Martin Richards. Sam Bowery then changed the complexion of the … [Read more...] about Timsbury cricket 27.06.2026
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Timsbury cricket 20.6.2026
A superb century from opener Gary Pearcy was still not enough to secure a first win of the season for Timsbury’s first eleven who went down by four wickets away to Keynsham ‘s second eleven in the Bristol and District League Division 1. In his unfamiliar role at the top of the order he held the innings together with a fluent knock of 103 before being out off the last ball of the innings as Timsbury finished on 169-8. Cory Versfeld with a late cameo helped boost the visitors to a competitive … [Read more...] about Timsbury cricket 20.6.2026
Timsbury cricket 13.06.2026
While the sun shone overhead there was only more gloom for Timsbury’s first eleven who are still without a win in the Bristol and District League Division 1. After doing well to restrict Shirehampton to 138 in their latest home match they finished up losing by 30 runs with the last six wickets falling for a mere 20 runs. After inserting the opposition Timsbury made an excellent start reducing the visitors to 21-4 and then 41-5 with Liam Hosford (3-32) putting in a fine opening spell. Mason … [Read more...] about Timsbury cricket 13.06.2026
2026 Timsbury Football Presentation Night
There was sadness at the annual Presentation night of Timsbury Football Club which was held at the Cricket Clubroom following the recent death of Adie Heal. Tributes were led by Club Chairman Rob Veater to someone who had worked tirelessly behind the scenes for many years and whose presence had already been badly missed. On the field it had been another difficult year for the club. The first team having moved down to the third division of the Somerset County League finished mid-table but the … [Read more...] about 2026 Timsbury Football Presentation Night
Timsbury cricket 30.05.2026
Timsbury go into June still searching for their first win of the season in the Bristol and District League Division 1 after losing their latest match at home to league leaders Lodway by 130 runs. Batting first the visitors made a strong start and thanks to Adam Robson (61) and Ben Stitfall (32) reached 98-1 before Timsbury struck back taking five wickets for just 19 runs . From 117-6 Lodway rallied, however, and when their final wicket had fallen had reached an imposing 201. Jon Strand was … [Read more...] about Timsbury cricket 30.05.2026
Timsbury cricket 23.05.2026
On a day when so much went right off the pitch Timsbury failed to match it on the field losing by seven wickets at home to Bath 3rd XI in the Bristol and District League Division 1. The club had invited life members, vice-presidents and sponsors to share the afternoon at the club and they were able to witness the new patio that had been laid in front of the changing rooms spearheaded by skipper Jesse Bishop. Batting first the home side found life difficult against an impressive Bath attack. … [Read more...] about Timsbury cricket 23.05.2026
Timsbury cricket 16.05.2026
For the second week in a row there was a tense finish to Timsbury’s latest match in the Bristol and District League Division 1 but once again they just came out on the wrong side of a low-scoring encounter, this time away to Cleeve. In a match reduced to 26 overs after a persistent spell of rain, the visitors made a dreadful start losing their first four wickets for just 7 runs. Gary Pearcy then led a spirited comeback with a fine knock of 48 but Henry Webb was the only other batsman to reach … [Read more...] about Timsbury cricket 16.05.2026
Timsbury Cricket 09.05.2026
There was a nail-biting finish to Timsbury’s first home match in the Bristol and District League Division 1 but in the end they were 0n the wrong end of a low scoring contest against Hanham. After scoring 130 the home side reduced the visitors to 126-9 but with just two balls remaining Hanham scrambled over the line. After batting first Timsbury struggled on a difficult pitch. Mark Sage was going well before he was dismissed for 25 with an unplayable delivery that shot along the … [Read more...] about Timsbury Cricket 09.05.2026
