• Double success for Westbury-on-Trym running club in Bristol Half Marathon

  By Becky_Feather at 13:27 on 12/09/11

  

  Well done to Matt Ellis and Emma D'Alton, both from Westbury-on-Trym running club Westbury Harriers, who scooped the prizes for being the top local runners in the Bristol Half Marathon. Matt was 21st overall in a time of 70 mins 18 secs to slice seven seconds off his personal best. And Emma finished eighth overall and seventh British athlete in a season's best time of 79:11. Around 9,000 people took part in the event, now in its...

• CANFORD BOWLERS MAKE A GOOD START TO THE SEASON

  By M1947J at 21:08 on 10/06/11

  

  Of our seven Saturday mixed matches played against other clubs around Bristol since the start of the season in April we have won three.  The Ladies have won three and lost three while their league team have the same tally and are in 6th place overall. Not to be outdone the Mens' league team have also won three and lost three and are similarly in 6th place. They have all had some notable victories. We are delighted to welcome 4...

• Will the Olympic torch pass through Westbury-on-Trym?

  By Becky_Feather at 10:21 on 18/05/11

  

  The Olympic flame will pass through Bristol en route to the London 2012 Games, it has been announced today. Exact details of the route are to be announced later this year - wouldn't it be amazing if the 8,000-mile route included Westbury-on-Trym? The torch will leave Land's End, Cornwall, on the morning of Saturday, May 19, 2012 - the day after it arrives in the UK from Greece. It will then journey across the country, coming to Bristol...

• CANFORD BOWLING CLUB'S NEW SWEASON GETS UNDER WAY

  By M1947J at 15:13 on 05/04/11

  

  Well, we've made it!  Our season began last night with 16 bowlers braving the chilly evening air.  We were all delighted with the greatly improved condition of the green – thanks to Steve the groundsman.     All the current Club members are paid up and have put in their entries for the various competitions.  When handicaps are assigned and the draws have taken place they can begin.  Soon club...

• Christmas Trimmings in the Village.

  By sharpshooter at 14:06 on 05/12/10

  

  Please dont take this the wrong way.I know that the usual people have put in a hell of a lot of hard work to get the small amount of tree that we have got,and they are outside the shops that have them every year!!! So much for Christmas good will as far as the shops are conserned.Come on you all,we have GOT to do better next year,Lets try and make W-o-T.At night someware to be proud of next Christmas.  SHARPSHOOTER.

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