Timsbury Cricket Club’s first eleven will be led by probably the youngest skipper in its 150-year history with the appointment of 25-year-old Jesse Bishop. He will be replacing Jon Strand who has led the club with distinction but who felt it was now the right time to step down. There is also a new vice-captain in the form of Kevin Sibley and both appointments were ratified at the club’s AGM which was held in the clubroom. There are no changes for the second and third teams with club … [Read more...] about Timsbury Cricket Club AGM 2022
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Avian Influenza confirmed at Chew Valley Lake
A case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) from the H5N1 strain has been confirmed in four wild swans at Chew Valley Lake. The birds had been found by Bristol Water and were already dead. Humans and other animals can be infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza through close contact with live infected birds. The cases of this occurring are extremely rare and the risk to human health is normally negligible. However, B&NES Council is advising members of the public who choose to … [Read more...] about Avian Influenza confirmed at Chew Valley Lake
Proposed new constituency area
The Boundary Commission for England has published a new revised map of constituency proposals, which takes into account feedback sent in by the public on the initial proposals. Timsbury will be part of the new North East Somerset and Hanham Constituency. A map of the new area can be found at www.bcereviews.org.uk/node/6489?postcode=BA20HT … [Read more...] about Proposed new constituency area
Football 5.11.2022: Timsbury Athletic 4 Highridge Utd 1
Timsbury Athletic are through to the third round of the Somerset Senior Cup after a 4-1 home win against Highridge Utd . In the end it was a comfortable victory for the home side although the visitors from the Bristol and District League kept battling to the end. Rico Sobers was in early action for Timsbury shooting just wide and then volleying over from a fine cross from Rhys Cook. In their first meaningful attack Danny Clarke was just too high with his effort for Highridge but it was Timsbury … [Read more...] about Football 5.11.2022: Timsbury Athletic 4 Highridge Utd 1
Football 29.10.2022: Timsbury Athletic 2 Middlezoy Rovers 3
Timsbury Athletic suffered their first home defeat since their promotion to the Uhlsport Somerset County League Premier Division going down 3-2 against Middlezoy Rovers. Despite being without a number of key players Timsbury were always in the game and the result was in doubt right to the end. With regular keeper Ashton Tucker injured Sam Gregory filled the post and he was in early action saving a header from Middlezoy captain Charlie Lintell. At the other end Chris Midgley saw his header … [Read more...] about Football 29.10.2022: Timsbury Athletic 2 Middlezoy Rovers 3
Football 8.10.2022: Timsbury Athletic 3 Clevedon United 1
Timsbury Athletic maintained their impressive start to the new campaign with a 3-1 home win over Clevedon United who are one of the early front runners in the Uhlsport Somerset County League Premier Division. In a game of high quality and intensity it completed the double over Clevedon whose only defeats this season have been against Timsbury. After a slow start it was 14 minutes before either goal was seriously threatened with Ellis Hancock heading over the top from a Liam Craze free-kick … [Read more...] about Football 8.10.2022: Timsbury Athletic 3 Clevedon United 1
Football 01.10.2022: Timsbury Athletic 5 Clevedon United Reserves 1
Timsbury Athletic are through to the next round of the Somerset Senior Cup after a 5-1 home win against Clevedon United Reserves. In the end it was a comfortable victory but it took the home side a long time to assert their authority against a side from Division 3 of the Uhlsport Somerset Senior League. Timsbury created a number of early chances. Rico Sobers had a shot cleared off the line, Toby Neilson chipped over the top and both Sobers and Ellis Hancock headed over the top with clear … [Read more...] about Football 01.10.2022: Timsbury Athletic 5 Clevedon United Reserves 1
Replacement 178 bus service
Details of the replacement 178 bus service, funded by WECA and starting on October 10th, are now available at http://www.citistar.co.uk/cs178.pdf. On Monday to Friday buses are scheduled to leave Bloomfield Road, Timsbury for Keynsham at 8.07; 8.42; 10.32; 13.32; 15.32 and 18.00. Departures for Paulton are scheduled for 7.48; 9.53; 11.53; 14.53 and 16.56. The service is provided by Citistar and Abus (badged 178) and First Bus (badged 349). The connecting services for onward travel are First Bus … [Read more...] about Replacement 178 bus service
Cheaper bus fares from September 25th
New charges for journeys will start from 25 September on the vast majority of West of England buses before being introduced across all routes, regardless of operator, by the end of next month. All single adult bus tickets in Bristol and Bath will be reduced to £2 for adults while returns will cost £3.50. Outside of the two cities there will also be sizeable cost reductions for adults with a 12-mile single journey dropping from £6.50 to £3.70 and a return from £7.50 to £5. Children will pay … [Read more...] about Cheaper bus fares from September 25th
Parish Council Vacancies
Timsbury Parish Council currently have vacancies which they are looking to fill through the process of co-option. Should you be interested in wanting to make an added difference to the village by becoming involved in the many diverse functions of the Parish Council find out more here. Then simply email the Parish Clerk in time for the next Full Council meeting. … [Read more...] about Parish Council Vacancies