A most pleasant day out at the magnificent Valley of the Rocks ground was enjoyed by Wellington Sunday XI who closed out the Club’s 2016 season with this 43 run win in front of a good number of supporters and the breathtaking views that this ground offers as Lynton and Lynmouth, from the North Devon League Division Three, hosted on a decent autumn afternoon. The track served up was in keeping with the scenery and on winning the toss Arron

Arron Campbell (Capt), Jack Beal, Mark Salter (Wkt), Des Campbell, Macaulay Campbell, Ollie Beale, Rob Moysey, David Derrick, Nick Crossing Depart from Courtland Road Car Park at 11.00am for a 1.00pm start. Details from Arron Campbell.

Wellington Sunday XI visited Devon League Division A side Budleigh Salterton last weekend and an impressive knock from 13 year old wicketkeeper/batsman Tom Brooks was the highlight of a good game. On a hot day with a fast outfield Budleigh prospered with Heath’s 66 been full of fine sweep shots and this built on opener Robinson’s 49. Wellington stuck to their task as Macaulay Campbell showed a good hand with the ball, especially in the second spell he had, taking 2-40

Arron Campbell (Capt), Jack Beal, Tom Brooks (Wkt), Des Campbell, Macaulay Campbell, David Derrick, Tyler Fyfe, Ryan Henwood, Nick Crossing, Zandre Swartz, Richard Henwood Depart from Courtland Road Car Park at 12.00pm for a 2.00pm start. Details from Arron Campbell.

The weather that had an effect on both Somerset and England saw that Wellington Sunday XI’s friendly match with West Somerset League Division One side Bridgetown at their delightful ground was called off on Sunday afternoon due to heavy rain. After a splendid roast lunch a visit to the ground found the signs not good for play and with the weather not really showing any imminent signs of improving the game was called off for a second season running.

Rob Moysey (Capt), Mark Salter, Trevor Brooks, Richard Henwood, Zandre Swartz, Ben Evett (Wkt), Ryan Henwood, Ollie Beale, Tyler Fyfe, Lee Nichol, Aks Latifi Depart from Courtland Road Car Park at 10.45am for a 2.00pm start. Lunch before the game at the Badger’s Holt Public House. Details from Rob Moysey

Wellington Sunday XI’s scheduled home friendly match with WEPL Premier Two (Bristol and Somerset) club Ilminster was postponed due to their involvement in the semi finals of the Somerset Cricket Board’s Major Knockout Cup. There may be a chance to play the game on Sunday 21st August depending on the progress of the Under 19s sides from both Clubs in their T20 Blast competition.

Due to Ilminster 1st XI being in the semi finals of the Somerset Cricket Board’s Major Cup on Sunday 17th July our home friendly match with them is postponed and will be played on Sunday 21st August if neither Club’s Under 19s side is involved in the County Finals Day. More details to come in due course…

Wellington Sunday XI saw runs flow in their friendly match at Somerset League Premier Division side Uphill Castle last weekend as some proper cricketing weather saw the side win by 127 runs. Arron Campbell chose to bat first and saw that he and Ben Evett added 30 opening wicket runs before Evett was out for 13. Mark Salter joined Campbell and he made a classy 28 with four fours and a six before he was run out at the bowler’s