Somerset Rebels compete in their 20thh season of speedway racing in 2019 and to commemorate such an auspicious anniversary a number of special initiatives are being planned throughout the season.

England spinner Jack Leach has given Somerset members and supporters a New Year boost after signing a contract extension with the county.

Clevedon Town saw their seven-game winning streak brought to an end by Plymouth Parkway in a 2-1 defeat.

Honours finished even in the Somerset County League Premier Division clash between Worle and leaders Nailsea & Tickenham after a 2-2 draw at the Recreation Ground.

North Somerset AC saw 20 of their athletes claim medals and personal bests at the South West Indoor Championships at Cardiff Met.

Understrength Yatton under-15s began the second half of their season with a heavy defeat at Gordano.

Portishead Town under-13 girls have new kit thanks to sponsor Climalife IDS Refrigeration.

Nailsea & Backwell claimed a deserved 24-14 win on a rare day out at Oldfield Old Boys.

Congresbury bowler Anthony Page was crowned a national bowling champion after winning a big tournament in Nottingham.

Clevedon AC members were out in force at the South West Cross-Country Champioships at Aldon Hill near Yeovil on Saturday.

Olivia Lee won the Most Improved Player cup for 2018 at Portishead Lawn Tennis Club recently.

Weston’s Woodland Tennis Club saw 20 members battle it out in a friendly mixed doubles Christmas tournament.

Portishead Cricket Club’s newly formed female teams have been enjoying their recent outings.

A former South African Test cricketer will ply his trade in North Somerset next season.

North Somerset Tennis Academy are giving children aged three to 16 the chance to try tennis for free at one of their junior coaching sessions.

Below-par Clevedon Town made it seven wins in a row with a 3-1 success at Western League Premier Division rivals Shortwood United.

A below-par Ashton & Backwell United slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Corsham Town in their Division One clash.

Clevedon head coach Nick Hill praised his side after their 27-14 defeat against leaders Midsomer Norton.

Somerset youth bowlers had a great start to the national under-18 mixed triples against Dorset at Taunton Deane.

Clevedon & District Road Club held their annual eight-mile time-trial between Clevedon and Gordano Schools on Boxing Day.

Nailsea & Backwell ran out convincing 59-7 winners over Hornets seconds on their return to action after Christmas.

Portishead Running Club saw 12 of their members begin 2019 in style at Weston AC’s Hangover 10k on New Year’s Day.

Nailsea & Tickenham made it six wins in a row in the Somerset County Premier Division with a 4-2 success over Clevedon United at Fryth Way.

Clevedon Freshwater Angling Club held their last match of 2018 on Paddock Lake at Acorn Fisheries in Kingston Seymour.

North Somerset Hockey Club held their first-ever President’s v Chairman’s match during the festive break.

Nailsea & Tickenham followed up their win over local rivals Nailsea United with a 2-0 home win over Wrington Redhill.

Clevedon Town welcomed Cadbury Heath to The Everyone Active Stadium and continued with their excellent run of form with a 4-1 win - their sixth win in a row.