SPORTS clubs in Wellington are joining forces to launch a new website.

It is the brainchild of the Wellington Federation of Sports Clubs, which was formed last year by all of the major sporting organisations in the town.

The new site - www.sportinwellington.co.uk - has areas for each of the clubs.

And the cricket club and football club are the first to participate by providing a wide range of news, reports and other information.

"We are hoping all of the other clubs will come on board over coming weeks," said federation chairman Ken Bird.

"We are indebted to Simon Rudd, of the cricket club, for all of his efforts in getting the site up and running."

Meanwhile, the federation holds its first meeting of 2004 at Wellington Football Club this Sunday, starting at 7pm.

Among the items on the agenda are plans for this year's Summer Spectacular.

The initial event, held at Wellington Rugby Club last August Bank Holiday Monday, attracted thousands of people.