Timsbury 1st XI had a weekend to forget after they were beaten by seven wickets at home to their perennial nemesis Frenchay in the Bristol and District League Senior Division. After batting first they lost key batsmen Mark Sage and Kev Sibley with just 1 on the board and from there they never recovered. Twenty extras was the main contributor to their meagre total of 60 with Jack Williams the only batsmen to reach double figures with 14. Chare Smith bowled impressively for the visitors to … [Read more...] about Cricket 18.06.2022
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Cricket: 11.06.2022
Timsbury 1st XI’s inconsistent start to the season continued with disappointing four-wicket defeat away to Keynsham 2nd XI in the Bristol and District League Senior Division. After electing to bat first Timsbury made the worst of starts losing their first three wickets for 26 before a sensible stand of 59 between Mark Sage (43) and Gary Pearcy(23) redressed the balance. However, soon after the drinks break both players departed and despite 23 from Paul Cracknell and a later flourish from … [Read more...] about Cricket: 11.06.2022
Road closures in June and August
B&NES Council intends to close several roads in the area during June and August. The details are: Radford Hill, Radford from outside the property known as the ‘The Stables’ on Monday, June 27th 2022 for a maximum period of five days, but probably for three, with restrictions only when necessary. Western Power Distribution will be working to cut trees near to 33kv electricity cables. Durcott Lane, Camerton outside the property known as ‘Brenroy’ on Thursday, June 30th 2022 for a maximum … [Read more...] about Road closures in June and August
Cricket 4.6.2022: Cricket
Timsbury 1st XI came back strongly after their disappointing two-wicket defeat at home to Winterbourne second XI to record a convincing six-wicket victory away to second placed Stapleton in the Bristol and District League Senior Division. After electing to bowl first Timsbury made early inroads into the Stapleton batting line-up and the home side never recovered eventually being bowled out for 110 in just over 31 overs. Oli Hulbert led the way with figures of 3-34, Arran Stewart in his first … [Read more...] about Cricket 4.6.2022: Cricket
High Street closed Sunday, June 12th
On Sunday June 12th 2022 Wales and West Utilities expects to close the High Street between Sunbeam Cottage and the Corner House. There will still be access to the car park. The closure is required in order to connect a new customer to the gas network. … [Read more...] about High Street closed Sunday, June 12th
Energy Rebate payments
Most people entitled to the Government’s £150 energy rebate and who pay their council tax by direct debit will have received the payment. The remainder should be paid over the next two weeks (i.e. by June 13th). Anyone who does not pay by direct debit will be contacted by the Council by the end of June and invited to make a claim. The rebate is paid to residents living in properties in Council Tax bands A to D as a one-off payment to help with rises in fuel bills. The money does not have to be … [Read more...] about Energy Rebate payments
Cricket 28.05.2022
Despite half-centuries from captain Jon Strand and Kev Sibley Timsbury 1st XI slipped to a disappointing two-wicket defeat at home to Winterbourne second XI in the Bristol and District League Senior Division. After electing to bat first Timsbury lost the in-form Mark Sage early on but undeterred Strand and Sibley progressed at a cracking rate and took the score to 94 before Strand who has also been in good touch was out immediately after reaching 50. Sibley went on to make 56 and Gary Pearcy … [Read more...] about Cricket 28.05.2022
Cricket: 21.5.2022
I t proved a difficult weekend for Timsbury Cricket Club with all three teams losing their league games on Saturday before the first team exited the National Village Cup on Sunday with a 48-run defeat at home to Congresbury. The main achievement, however, was the club managing to field three teams on Saturday despite an abnormal number of unavailabilities. Timsbury 1st XI wasted an excellent start in their eight-wicket away defeat to Bristol West Indian Phoenix in the Bristol and District … [Read more...] about Cricket: 21.5.2022
Cricket 14.05.2022: Coalpit Heath 190 -7 Timsbury 190
There was a thrilling finish to Timsbury’s first home game of the season in the Bristol and District League Senior Division with their match with Coalpit Heath finishing in a tie off the last ball of the encounter. Chasing the visitors’ total of 190-7 it was a match that swung one way and then the other and both sides can look back on a game they could easily have won or just as easily lost. After electing to bat first Coalpit Heath were tied down early on by some tight home bowling but a … [Read more...] about Cricket 14.05.2022: Coalpit Heath 190 -7 Timsbury 190
Memorable season for Timsbury Athletic
Timsbury Athletic are Champions in the UHlsport Somerset County League Division One having gone throughout the season undefeated at home with 13 victories and two draws. The team played some of their most attractive football for years. One of the secrets of the success was the strong squad created with some crucial pre-season recruits and there were no end of outstanding individual performances throughout the campaign. One of the most difficult problems for the loyal band of supporters was … [Read more...] about Memorable season for Timsbury Athletic