Timsbury Athletic returned to the top of the UHlsport Somerset County League Division One with a 2-0 home win against bottom side Staplegrove in a game that was ruined by a strong wind. The home side dominated for long periods but it was not until Chris Midgley struck an outstanding goal eight minutes from time that Timsbury could rest easy. The home side could have gone ahead in the first minute when Toby Neilson set up Ellis Hancock but he struck the post from close range. In Staplegrove’s … [Read more...] about Football 12.2.2022: Timsbury Athletic 2 Staplegrove 0
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Football 29.01.2022: Timsbury Athletic 1 Minehead 0
A goal from Chris Midgley eight minutes into the second half was enough to see Timsbury Athletic gain a crucial 1-0 home win against Minehead and leapfrog their opponents to top spot in the UHlsport Somerset County League Division One. In a game where a strong wind did its best to disrupt the flow of the match there was nevertheless a tension and competitive element befitting a contest with so much resting on it in front of a good sized crowd. The game took a while to get going and it was 15 … [Read more...] about Football 29.01.2022: Timsbury Athletic 1 Minehead 0
Football 22.01.2022: Timsbury Athletic 3 Wrington Redhill 0
Timsbury Athletic maintained their title challenge in the UHlsport Somerset County League Division One with a comprehensive 3-0 home win against Wrington Redhill. The visitors played a lot of good football but they lacked a cutting edge up front and they were comfortably held by an impressive Timsbury defensive unit. Timsbury began strongly and a telling cross from Chris Midgley saw Ellis Hancock hammer his shot into the side-netting. A speculative effort from Sean Derrick sailed over the top … [Read more...] about Football 22.01.2022: Timsbury Athletic 3 Wrington Redhill 0
Road closure at Loves Hill
B&NES Council will temporarily close a length of Priors Hill from its junction with Loves Hill to the point outside ‘Chellah’ from Monday January 24th. This order is to allow Truespeed Communications to lay duct and fibre optic cable and install a chamber for its broadband network for a maximum period of 12 days. The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. … [Read more...] about Road closure at Loves Hill
Advice on home security
The North Mendip Beat Team (PC Peard 3455, PCSO Bowen 8390) have offered this list of points to check as an aid to discouraging opportunist thieves: Make sure the doors and frames are strong and are in good condition. Fit back and front doors with a five-lever mortice deadlock - and use it. Glass panels on or around the door are especially vulnerable, so replace them with laminated glass. Fit a letterbox cage to stop someone reaching inside to open your night latch lock. Check … [Read more...] about Advice on home security
Support for families with children and vulnerable people.
B&NES Council has allocated £547,000 to provide support to vulnerable residents faced with high energy costs this winter. Help will be provided via pre-paid debit cards and is available for all forms of heating including fuel oil and solid fuels. This is funding has been provided by the Department for Work & Pensions. Applications can be made to the Welfare Support team on 01225 477277 or by email at welfare_support@bathnes.gov.uk. Please note the telephone line will be closed on 15th … [Read more...] about Support for families with children and vulnerable people.
REMINDER – Ideas by the end of the year please
Timsbury residents are invited to submit ideas and suggestions as to how the Parish Council might best use the £50,216 arising from the Community Infrastructure Levy paid on the development at Wheeler’s Yard. Please send submissions, before 31st December 2021, to Angela Wilson, Parish Clerk, c/o YMCA, North Road, Timsbury BA2 0JH or to timsbury.parish.clerk@gmail.com … [Read more...] about REMINDER – Ideas by the end of the year please
Football 4.12.2021: Timsbury Athletic 4 Watchet Town 0
Timsbury Athletic are through to the last eight of the Somerset Senior Cup after comfortably beating Premier Division side Watchet Town 4-0 at home. Three of the goals came from the Midgley brothers Chris and Tim while home keeper Ashton Tucker saved a penalty to spare the home side a difficult last 10 minutes. Chris Midgley had a chance in the very first minute after breaking clear but shot wide while at the other end Matt Brooks did well to deny Billy Jones. The breakthrough came after 16 … [Read more...] about Football 4.12.2021: Timsbury Athletic 4 Watchet Town 0
Football 13.11.2021: Timsbury Athletic 6 Yatton and Cleeve Utd 2
Timsbury Athletic again demonstrated why they are one of the frontrunners in the Uhlsport Somerset County League Division 1 with a comprehensive 6-2 victory at home to Yatton and Cleeve Utd. A combination of fluent football and clinical finishing proved far too much for the visitors who kept going to the end and were rewarded with two late goals. Timsbury were positive from the outset and the Yatton keeper Tom Murphy did well to hold a Jack Nix free-kick and an effort from Rhys Cook. They … [Read more...] about Football 13.11.2021: Timsbury Athletic 6 Yatton and Cleeve Utd 2
Football 6.11.2021: Timsbury Athletic 4 Wellington Reserves 1
Timsbury Athletic moved into the third round of the Somerset Senior Cup with a comfortable 4-1 home win against Wellington Reserves. The visitors who play in the Devon and Exeter League fought hard but in the end the home side were just too strong. Wellington made a promising start but it was Timsbury who took the lead after 10 minutes when Reuben Hobbs flicked home a corner from Rhys Cook. At the other end Wesley Poulsom was just too high with a decent effort and Aaron Hawkings was wide of … [Read more...] about Football 6.11.2021: Timsbury Athletic 4 Wellington Reserves 1