The former Ysgol Bro Gwaun pupil is now studying for his A-levels at Millfield School in Somerset, where he gained a scholarship place last year, and will have to take time out from exam revision to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Second was Caitlin Brown, from Millfield School, in 1:13.11 followed by fellow Millfield athlete Lindsay Reid in 1:14.25 seconds – both competing in the 15-17 category. The event was sponsored by The Triathlon Shop Bristol, and by 9bar energy bars.

Second was Caitlin Brown, from Millfield School, in 1:13.11 followed by fellow Millfield athlete Lindsay Reid in 1:14.25 seconds – both competing in the 15-17 category. The event was sponsored by The Triathlon Shop Bristol, and by 9bar energy bars.

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CHESS King Edward's Junior pupils are the kings and queen of the county after winning the Somerset County Chess Championship at Millfield Preparatory School. Captain Jack Morgan, Ben Rhydderch, Cameron Pritchard, Henri Righetti, Georgia Lewis and ...

Meanwhile, the red, orange and green teams represented Writhlington in interclub matches against Frome and, for the greens, Millfield School. All three teams gave a good account of themselves, with the mini reds of William Smith, Oliver Smith, ...

Having lost to Millfield in 2011, this time Writhlington beat their 2010 final foes Beechen Cliff on penalties at Street FC. From the start of the match, Writhlington dominated possession but struggled to find the cutting edge to score and wasted ...

Mrs Marchant also hand delivered thousands of Christmas cards every year to every resident in Millfield and New England with councillors Charles Swift and Keith Sharp. Mrs Marchant even spent her last birthday on May 9 putting on a buffet for friends ...