The Wyvern, Taunton

uses, including stage shows, dances/discos and quizzes – volume self-controlled piped music is relayed over the internal sound equipment to add substance to the pleasant atmosphere. The Wyvern has facilities for holding meetings and conferences at a very reasonable rate and has free car parking on site for up to 125 vehicles. There is a separate meeting room which can hold 25 people and can be moved around to accommodate your needs. The main function room can hold 140 people. There are facilities for wheelchair users and access to a hearing loop. Conference facilities include overhead projector and screen, flip charts, Wi-Fi connection, DVD player, Data Projector for hire, TV and Video. Tea, coffee and either buffet style or hot lunch can be provided including vegetarian options. The Wyvern has won the award for CAMRA South West Regional Club of the Year many times over the last 20 years. There is always a choice of real ales available, including a wide range of guest ales. The Wyvern’s Manager is most enthusiastic and helpful, and hot and cold bar snacks are available at very reasonable prices. The Manager is able to undertake catering for parties, wedding receptions and other social events on request from members. There are also facilities for training courses and conferences. Rugby

The Rugby Club was formed in 1970. Originally formed as purely a social side, the Wyvern drew on players from Saturday sides, which then played other local Clubs in friendly fixtures on Sunday mornings. By the late 80's the 'next generation' of players had joined and the Club had a full season of Sunday Social fixtures right across South and West Somerset, even some against a few Devon sides. Many of those playing were purely playing for fun and were not Saturday players at all. The Club ranks swelled as league rugby took hold and many players were just looking for friendly fun rugby. The early part of the Noughties saw all Somerset sides (2nds and 3rds) go into to the Somerset Leagues. Some went willingly, some went kicking and screaming, but go the did. The death knell for the Wyvern began to toll. In three seasons the Club went from playing 22 fixtures in a season to 8. Faced with the Club folding, the decision was taken to change the whole ethos of the Club and become a Saturday side, joining Somerset 3 South at the start of the 2009/10 season. Following a successful campaign in 2011/12 the Club finished second in the league, just missing automatic promotion. A reshuffle of the sides in the various lower leagues of Somerset brought about promotion for the Wyvern to Somerset 2 South. Squash

There are three squash courts, including a newly-constructed show court with a glass back wall. Wyvern Squash Club enters four teams into the Somerset Squash League and is one of the most active squash clubs in Somerset. The Squash Club also runs a number of internal competitions and squash boxes together with a thriving junior section. Taunton St Andrews and Wyvern Cricket Club currently run four Saturday League sides, with the 1st and 2nd XIs playing in the West of England Premier League, which is the highest available standard below County representation and County 2nd XI equivalent, while the 3rd and 4th XIs play in the Shrubbery Hotel Somerset Cricket League, and five youth sides, under 11 to Under 15s. There is also a Sunday side that play a mixture of League and friendly fixtures and an occasional Sunday 2nd XI side. The Wyvern Club have also played host to women's international cricket and will continue to support this into the future.