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Wells residents get active!

By WellieWonka

There's also an informal ladies' running group which is on its summer break for now but restarts in...

By Wells_Jaqui at 14:53 on 22/07/10

With the holidays just around the corner, and trying to make a personal effort to tone-up a bit for the bikini season (see last week) I am looking for inspiration from our local clubs to become ‘fit for life’ and if not that long, at least until the end of August! Progress has been slow in this first week, I pulled my back lifting the world’s heaviest t.v. into my car so there hasn’t been any significant...
Training safely in & around Wells

By TimothyL12

I couldn't agree more, it's the same with people crossing the road with their mp3 players on. They...

By Wells_Jaqui at 14:42 on 11/06/10

I am making a personal plea to runners in & around Wells to please take great care when running on single track, winding country roads with mp3 players on. Its great to see so many people taking their health and fitness seriously around Wells and the surrounding villages but please don't let it be at the risk of your safety. I watched open mouthed the other evening when a pair of ladies were running alongside each other...
World Cup fever about to hit Wells

By TimothyL12

I can't wait for the World Cup to start, it should be ace. Come on England! Thanks for the guide on...

By Wells_Jaqui at 15:51 on 25/05/10

It’s nearly time for the World Cup to kick-off and here at Wells People took it upon myself to go and sup a pint in each of central Wells’ local watering holes, so I could ask the landlords whether they’ll be showing the World Cup games to ensure you’re fully clued-up. Sure enough, you can watch all the games at home on either ITV or BBC but for the genuine World Cup atmosphere, you can head down to any of...
Wells FC confirm promotion!

By TimothyL12

Absolutely! I think that puts them up there with Street in the top teams in the area. Does anyone...

By Well_oiled at 12:16 on 20/04/10

Shepton Mallet 0 - 4 Wells City After a fifty year gap, followed by just a second season back in the Western League, Wells City have been promoted to the top tier of the Western League. The 4-0 defeat of local rivals Shepton Mallet on Saturday confirmed Wells City’s promotion and if they can beat Shepton once again on Tuesday evening, they will go up as champions of the first division. Last...
Tour of Britain bypasses Wells this year

By Tattva

The family stage in the SW is just 2 Kilometers so should be manageable for everyone,...

By Wells_Jaqui at 12:58 on 20/04/10

Details of the two stages of the Tour of Britain 2010 to take place in Somerset and Devon have been announced and although it will not be coming through Wells this year, the good news is that we need only travel as far as Glastonbury to witness the leaders & the peloton homing in at the end of day 5. The race has had stages tracking across Somerset for the past four years and last year generated £6m to the Devon and...

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Wells boss excited as dream cup tie looms

By Wells-People at 11:00 on 02/09/10

Wells City manager Tim Moxey is eagerly anticiapting this weekend’s FA Vase clash away at Odd Down full in the knowledge of the benefits that victory could bring. A win over Odd Down, who finished second behind Wells in the Toolstation League First Division last term, would not just give a financial boost to the club, it also means the Blues would face rivals Street in the next round. “A win would be absolutely fantasic...
Raise a glass to Cyder Cup champions

By Wells-People at 11:00 on 02/09/10

Wells Golf Club The inaugural Cyder Cup, a joint venture between Wells and Farrington Golf Clubs, was a well supported success this week. The event was played over 36 holes on two consecutive days and the format of greensomes at Wells and fourball better-ball at Farrington attracted entries from Bridport, China Fleet Plymouth, Long Ashton, Cotswold Edge, Orchardleigh and Mendip. The winners with an aggregate of 82 points were Tom...
Terrace Boys stay top but Blues impress

By Wells-People at 11:00 on 02/09/10

Wells 5-a-side League The Blues are looking up after they handed out a 7-1 drubbing to The Lads. It is Terrace Boys who continue to stamp their authority at the top, however, as they easily overcame the challenge of Sons Of Pitches 13-6. Zider Boys and Real Sosobad had to settle for a point apiece, in spectacular fashion, 10-10 the final outcome. Elsewhere, Green Army edged to a 3-1 win over New Misfits. Anyone who wants to join...
Cyder Cup success for Farrington pair

By Wells-People at 11:00 on 02/09/10

Farrington Golf Club’s Tom Small and Dave Millington won the inaugural Cyder Cup at Wells and Farrington. The first joint event held at the two clubs was played over 36 holes and was open to pairs from around the region. More than 40 pairs played, with competitors coming from as far afield as Bridport in Dorset and China Fleet, Plymouth. The first day was played at Wells under the Greensomes format, with David Brown and Mike...
Club searches for new members

By Wells-People at 11:00 on 02/09/10

Mid Somerset Hockey Club Mid Somerset Hockey Club are looking for new members for both their male and female teams as they continue their pre-season training prepartations. The seniors train every Thursday at Wells Blue astro turf between 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Junior training starts on September 9 and will also be held on Thursdays between 6.30pm and 7.30pm, again at Wells Blue. Any players wishing to join either the senior or...