News in Wells

The leisure centre in Wells will see its swimming pool and gym re-open next month following the coronavirus crisis.

The pool, exercise classes and gym at Wells Sport and Fitness will all re-open on Monday September 14.

More than 30 key workers have signed up for a free summer of tennis thanks to an offer launched by Wells Tennis Club.

In June, the club invited key workers to join the club at no cost for three months or until the end of September, whichever is earlier.

Wells Rugby Club stalwart Thomas Palacio completed a marathon yesterday (June 28) to raise money for Brain Research UK in memory of his good friend and former player James Pullen, who passed away in 2015 from a brain tumour after undergoing five years of treatment.

In past years the club has raised thousands of pounds for the charity but, of course, this year because of events that was not possible.

Key workers can now enjoy a summer of tennis for free thanks to an offer from Wells Tennis Club.

Starting today (June 22), the club is inviting key workers to join at no cost for three months. The offer comes as the Lawn Tennis Aassociation (LTA), the national governing body for tennis in the UK, launches its new campaign Play Your Way – an invitation to anyone and everyone to play tennis, creating a more inclusive world around the game that celebrates individualism and welcomes all playing styles.

An 18-year-old rugby star, who played for Wells RFC youth teams, has been selected for the Bath Rugby senior academy.

Lock and back row forward Ewan Richards has been named as one of only seven players from the Bath Rugby U18 Academy to progress to the senior academy, continuing his progress towards a professional career in the sport.

Wells City 3 Bridgwater Town 0

A brilliant second half performance from First Division side Wells City gave them a well deserved passage into the semi-finals of the Somerset Premier Cup as they overwhelmed their rivals Premiership outfit Bridgwater Town with the 3-0 score line which in no way flattered the city lads.

Stothert and Pitt 38 – Wells 15

Conceding two tries within the first ten minutes means that you face an uphill battle and with Wells also playing up the considerable slope, it was a double whammy for their generally very young side at the Stotherts ground situated between the railway line and the A4.

Wells 22 – Yatton 21

This was a real nail-biter with the clock showing well over the 80 minutes as Sam Garrett stepped up to attempt the conversion of Will Greenman's try.

Wells 34 – Tor 3

Once again the pitches at the Portway in Wells were unplayable and once again the pitch at St Cuthbert's Mill came to the rescue.

Wells City goalkeeper Harley Wilkinson was the star with a penalty save among his heroics in keeping a clean sheet and seeing the city side defeat Lebeq 1-0.

The first chance of the game came after only three minutes when a Craig Herrod throughball set up a good chance for Ross McErlain but he hesitated and the keeper gathers the ball.