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Triathlon returns to Misdomer Norton after two-year break

By coopslad

Hmm, don't fancy that much! Much nicer just to go for a little stroll, no?

By CarlaGale at 11:03 on 23/07/10

After a two-year break, the Wansdyke Triathlon will return but under the new name of Somer AC Triathlon. The event will be in the familiar format of with a 400m pool swim, 25km cycle in the surrounding countryside and 5km mostly cross-country run. The event will take place at South Wansdyke Sports Centre on September 12, from 8am. More information and links to the postal entry form and the on-line entry click...
Full time: Paulton Rovers 0 - Norwich City 7

By Marc_Cooper

Well done, you did yourselves proud. Enjoy

By Marc_Cooper at 15:07 on 07/11/09

Report by Bristol Evening Post Promising young England youth striker Chris Martin helped himself to four goals as Paulton Rovers' FA Cup adventure was brought to an end by Norwich City at Winterfield Road this afternoon. Canaries boss Paul Lambert fielded a strong side to make certain that his team would not be on the end of what would have been a monumental FA Cup upset and was rewarded as the League One promotion-chasing...

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Captain’s men suffer defeat

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

JAH Eyles XI v Mid Norton Methodists Saturday saw the annual meeting of the Methodists and a team selected by club captain Jim Eyles. Eyles’ invited players included Steve Green, Dave Harvey and Paul Justin from Midsomer Norton 3rd XI, Roy Bobbett of Dinder & Croscombe and Bob Jones, Henry Thomas and Pete Wenmoth, all former Methodists regulars. The Eyles XI were asked to bat first, with Harvey and John Baker opening...
Firsts unable to avoid drop

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

Mid Norton 1st XI 196-8 Chard 1st XI 198-4 Midsomer Norton’s faint hopes of avoiding relegation from the WEPL Bristol & Somerset Division were ended with a defeat in the season finale. After a week’s heavy rain, Norton lost the toss and were inserted to bat on a damp pitch. Despite great efforts by club members, the conditions meant that the toss was always going to be vital. However, things looked bright at...
New six-a-side football league starts in Midsomer Norton

By CarlaGale at 20:26 on 31/08/10

A new six-a side football league in Midsomer Norton is appealing for players. The league, which is run by Leisure Leagues,will be taking places on Wednesdays at Norton Hill Sports Centre. All teams will receive free entry and a free retro kit and as it has an interactive website, players can follow their results, league tables, read the latest football news and blogs and post their own profiles. All profits from the league...
Norton claim warm-up win

By MidsomerNorton-People at 11:00 on 26/08/10

Midsomer Norton 1st XV 12 Bristol Harlequins 0 With the start of the season looming, Midsomer Norton hosted Bristol Harlequins for a friendly warm-up game. In dry conditions, Norton started strongly but the Quins made good ground when a loose pass was intercepted and some strong running forced the hosts back in their own half. The match developed into a hard-fought contest up front, with Matthew Edgell working tirelessly with...
Hawkins finishes tenth at Farleigh

By MidsomerNorton-People at 11:00 on 19/08/10

Farleigh Castle played host to the sixth round of the Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championship at Farleigh Castle on Sunday. Among the competitors was Midsomer Norton teenager Luke Hawkins, who was entered in the MX2 class and finished tenth overall. Hawkins just qualified for the Superpole event, where he finished an impressive fifth, but he was unable to complete the first race. However, he came 14th and tenth in the two...