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Cricket 24.8.2019: Timsbury 185 Bath 2nd XI 186-3

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Timsbury and Bath 2nd XI will both be almost certainly  saying goodbye to the West of England Premier League (Bristol and North Somerset) at the end of the season. Table-topping Bath are set to join the Bristol and Somerset section with Timsbury returning to the Bristol and District League. The issue was virtually  confirmed with Bath beating Timsbury by seven wickets at  North Parade in the penultimate fixture of the season.

After electing to bat on a glorious summer’s afternoon Timsbury could have lost one of their season’s mainstays, Mark Sage,  as early as the third ball but he survived a comfortable catching opportunity. Adam Brinkworth was not as fortunate being well caught at slip for seven but Sage was joined by Kev Sibley and together they added 59 for the second wicket with some fine shots.

Sibley was then caught at cover off a leading edge for 27 but Sage, back in familiar surroundings, passed 50 before being caught on the boundary  off the bowling of Phil Lyle  for 64. Jesse Bishop returned to form to construct a valuable innings of 35 but there were few other notable contributions with Lyle finishing with 5-35.

Bath got off to a flying start with 17 coming from the first over including 12 leg byes. Opener Joe Jenkins looked in good form and his 65 put the league leaders well on their way to victory with Australian Alain Hewett finishing the job off with an undefeated 57.

Timsbury second eleven were comfortable seven-wicket winners at home to Coalpit Heath 2nd XI. The visitors were bowled out for 76 with three wickets each for Ed Roberts and Dan Hill and a brace for Greg Passingham. Timsbury wrapped up victory in 15 overs with Gary Pearcy 29 not out and opener Adam Workman (20) the main contributors.

Teenagers Ben Smith (35) and Joe Kinnear (22) both batted well for Timsbury thirds away to Old Bristolians Westbury fourth eleven and with Matt Ball striking 26 the side looked on the way to a decent score before a sudden collapse saw them dismissed for 103. Josh Bond-Kendall then took 3-20 when the home side batted but it was not enough to avoid a six-wicket defeat.

Malcolm Tucker

179 bus service to continue until August 2020

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B&NES Council officers have recommended that contracts to keep the 179 bus service running until the end of August 2020 be awarded to CT Coaches. The Cabinet Member for Transport Services will be asked to approve the new contract early in September.

The new Monday to Friday service, starting on Sunday November 10th, will run from Bath to Midsomer Norton town centre and on to the new Beecham Place development at the southern edge of the town. Extending the route will mean that frequency will be every two and a half hours. The timetable will be adjusted to improve morning and evening arrival times and to co-ordinate with the 768 service.

The existing Saturday morning journey from Timsbury to Bath and back in the afternoon is expected to continue and the existing 768 service will continue with an additional morning and evening trip.

Road closure at Radford

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From its junction with Radford Hill to its junction with Brittens Hill, Bath Road will be subject to temporary closure from Wednesday August 21st for up to 10 days.

The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be effected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. This is anticipated to be for seven days.

The closure is required in connection works by Bristol Water. 

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Cricket 17.8.2019: Twyford House 245- 8 Timsbury 158

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A Timsbury side lacking nearly half of their regular line-up were beaten by 87 runs at home to Twyford House  in the West of England Premier League (Bristol and North Somerset). It was a tough afternoon for the village side against strong opposition led by Surrey fielding coach and ex-Gloucestershire county cricketer Chris Taylor.

After being asked to bat first by acting Timsbury skipper Mark Sage the visitors were given a solid start by teenagers Max Trotman and Henry King. They added 63 for the first wicket before King was caught and bowled by Ed Roberts for 23.

Taylor rode his luck before being caught by Paul Cracknell off the bowling of Gary Pearcy for 14 but Trotman was then joined by father Richard and together they added 91 for the third wicket. Max was eventually dismissed for 79 by Greg Passingham, the first of the bowler’s four victims and Richard made 66 before being bowled by Steve Clothier. Passingham ended a tidy spell with figures of 4-29 as the visitors totalled 245-8 from their 50 overs.

Passingham then featured in Timsbury’s best partnership adding 68 for the fourth wicket with Kev Sibley. Sibley topscored with 37 and Passingham finished with 30 but Timsbury were never seriously in the hunt. Mark Fowler starred for Twyford with 5-30 and Taylor took two late wickets as the home side were dismissed for 158.

Malcolm Tucker

Rethink needed for development plan to 2036

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The requirement for BANES Council to locate 700 new homes in rural areas, including Timsbury, has been called into question by the rejection of the West of England Joint Spatial Plan (JSP).

Independent inspectors appointed by the Government to examine the JSP, that visualises development until 2036, have expressed significant concerns and have cancelled further review meetings planned for the Autumn.

The inspectors consider that the problems identified are not ones which could be addressed by an early review of the plan and recommend the withdrawal of the JSP from examination.

They envisage that, overall, a very substantial amount of further work on the plan needs to be undertaken. This would be likely to involve the preparation of substantial amounts of new evidence, rounds of public consultation and significant policy decisions being made.

The inspectors suggest that this work could be most quickly and appropriately undertaken by the local Councils and West of England Combined Authority, working closely with the community and other interested parties, in respect of a new plan. They also note that nearly 60% of the plan’s overall provision for housing comprises existing commitments and will be delivered over the coming years irrespective of whether or not the JSP is adopted.

Cricket 3.8.2019: Timsbury 112 Brislington 115 -3

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Timsbury’s mini-revival came to a shuddering halt at Brislington where they were beaten by seven wickets in the West of England Premier League (Bristol and North Somerset). After another good start Timsbury lost their last 10 wickets for a mere 54 runs against a strong and impressive home attack.

With Mark Sage on holiday Kev Sibley opened up the visitors’ innings with vice-captain Adam Brinkworth and together they took the attack to the home side putting on 58 for the first wicket in double quick time before Brinkworth was caught behind for an attractive 36. Sibley followed soon after for 17.

Adam Workman, after his promotion from the seconds, battled hard  for his 17 and Graeme Webb (21) threatened briefly but few of the batsmen could cope with Australian overseas paceman Jake Burge who took 5-14 or Josh Noel (3-21).

The home side replied in positive fashion and the result never looked in doubt. Opener Rhys Grove led the way with 36, Tabish Khan was 27 not out and Burge completed a successful afternoon with an undefeated 18. News of Frenchay’s comprehensive win over Knowle added to Timsbury’s woes on an afternoon when they were well and truly outplayed.

There was much better news for Timsbury’s other two sides. The seconds raced to an eight-wicket win at home to Bristol Asians in the Bristol and District League Division 7. The damage was done by two of Timsbury’s promising teenagers. Oliver Hulbert took 3-5 in six immaculate  overs while Oli Davis finished with 4-31 as the Asians were dismissed for 87.

Not to be outdone by his son, Lee Hulbert led the run chase with an undefeated 40 and with good support from Jack Williams (21) and Paul Cracknell (21 not out) saw Timsbury home with plenty to spare in 14.1 overs.

Alex Gardiner was the star turn for Timsbury thirds hitting a superb 136 in his team’s impressive total of 286-4 at home to Clevedon fourths. It was his maiden century and he received notable support from Matthew Ball  (36), Dave Nowell (32 not out) and Kelvin Hancock (29). Clevedon put up a brave fight in reply and with Wilson making 97 and Phil Williams 71 not out finished on 248-7. Darren Davis with 3-32 was Timsbury’s best bowler.

Malcolm Tucker

£10 million for Clean Air Zone

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In the autumn BANES Council expects to begin consultation on the draft charging order, which will form the legal basis for enforcing a class C Clean Air Zone in 2021. The zone is being introduced to reduce harmful levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2).

Private cars and motorbikes will not be charged for entering the zone but vehicles such as vans, lorries, buses, taxis and private hire vehicles will be affected.

Government money of up to £10 million has been secured to help local bus companies to upgrade older buses; to provide financial support to help local businesses and individuals upgrade non-compliant commercial vehicles, and to fund a team of travel advisors to help business access the financial support on offer and encourage people to switch to greener, cleaner travel.

Later this year the council will seek funding for other mitigation measures to help businesses consolidate deliveries and reduce their reliance on large vehicles delivering goods into the city centre by using alternatives such as electric cargo bikes and vans and micro distribution hubs.

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Cricket 27.7.2019: Bristol West Indian Phoenix 265 v Timsbury

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A prolonged spell of rain after tea saw Timsbury’s home match with Bristol West Indian Phoenix in the West of England Premier League (Bristol and North Somerset) abandoned. While most games in the area were unaffected the heavy clouds hanging over the village refused to go away.

After winning the toss and electing to bat first the visitors had set Timsbury a challenging total of 265. Ellis Hancock made an early breakthrough to remove the dangerous Jack Baber and then took a superb boundary catch to dismiss the overseas all-rounder Iraq Thomas who had made a quickfire 26.

Thereafter the visitors produced some quality batting with Cole Pierre and Orville Pennant adding 111 before the dreaded Nelson struck and saw the end of Pierre for a fluent 45. Pennant eventually went for 84 again as a result of an excellent boundary catch this time from Mark Sage.

Sam Baber kept up the momentum before falling victim to a top wicketkeeping catch from Adam Brinkworth for 42. On a difficult afternoon for bowlers Graeme Webb took 3-44 and there was a brace each for captain Jon Strand and Steve Clothier.

Timsbury’s third eleven captain Ashley Davis stepped up to the second team for the away game with St George Valley and starred in the side’s 22 run win in the Bristol and District League Division 7. He hit an unbeaten 64 and with the consistent Adam Workman making 46 and Dan Nesbitt a valuable 27 Timsbury totalled 189. John Britton took 4-23 for the home side. Neil Hulford (3-30), Lee Hulbert (2-26) and Oli Davis(2-28) then bowled their side to victory.

Malcolm Tucker