News in Cheddar

Cheddar resident Sarah Strawbridge has been crowned a national winner at the prestigious LTA Tennis Awards for her pioneering exploits to help grow tennis in her community.

She scooped the LTA's Cathie Sabin Volunteer of the Year Award after continuing to champion participation through lockdown and adapting to Covid-19 restrictions.

Having been closed since January, Kings Fitness and Leisure in Cheddar is delighted that it has reopened in line with Government guidelines.

Following it's re-opening the centre has returned to its bustling self with members enjoying the benefits of all its facilities once more.

With the hedges trimmed, bunting flying and courts swept, Cheddar Tennis Club is getting ready to welcome its members back on March 29, after such a challenging year.

The club offers plenty of opportunities for league tennis and social play whatever your age or ability.

The Isle of Wedmore Football Club is pleased to announce the start of the U10-U11 girls football squad.

The squad is now possible as the club has found a local FA level 1 coach, who can't wait to start training and building a squad.

The mum of World Cup winning cricket hero Jos Buttler, who grew up in Wedmore, has said that his charity auction of a signed shirt is encouraging others to donate to the cause.

Patricia Buttler has given some background behind the auction of the shirt Jos wore to win the World Cup, which has been signed by the team, and she said that it has meant other people have backed the charity it is raising money for.

The Toolstation Western League Division One match between Bishop Sutton and Cheddar FC tonight (February 28) has been postponed due to Storm Jorge.

The match was due to kick off at 7.30pm at Bishop Sutton's Lakeview ground, but with a yellow warning for rain in place for the area for the rest of today, the game has been called off.