Invitation to a Spring Concert

Wellington School has issued an open invitation to its Spring Concert today (Tuesday). It takes place in Great Hall from 5.30pm and will involve Pre-Prep, Prep, Junior and Senior performers. A school spokesperson said: “The programme offers a wonderful overview of our 3-18 Music provision, in all its breadth and variety, ranging from Suzuki violins …

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Sports therapist Lauren joins England set-up

Lauren Watts, a member of the first team staff at Wellington AFC, has been appointed as sports therapist with the England Schools U15 Girls. Lauren, who has been with the Tangerines for nearly two seasons, has so far attended an England training camp at St George’s Park and the team’s 6-0 win over Wales in …

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Bloomin’ lovely afternoon at Nynehead

Nynehead Court’s first National Garden Scheme Open Gardens of 2024 took place yesterday (Sunday). A spokesperson said it was a lovely afternoon., adding: “Visitors enjoyed the Head Gardener, Justin Cole’s garden tour, as well as tea and cake in the Orangery. “We also had a plant stall and visitors could apply for a garden permit, …

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WI enthralled by talk on Noel Coward

The work and wit of legendary composer, playwright and actor Noel Coward took centre stage at West Buckland WI’s March meeting. Musician Peter Gill presented a snapshot of Coward’s prolific career through words and music. He sang and shared the back story to many of Coward’s well-known songs including Don’t Put Your Daughter on the …

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Banking hub is open for business

Wellington’s new banking hub has opened for business this morning (Monday). It has been provided by Cash Access UK, the organisation set up to protect nationwide access to cash. The temporary hub is located at 30 Fore Street, until a permanent base is established, and will provide residents and businesses with basic banking and cash …

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Drop in waiting times for womb cancer diagnosis

A new service which makes it easier to get checked for womb cancer has seen waiting times for a diagnosis reduce by 59 days. Since Somerset NHS Foundation Trust launched the post-menopausal bleeding self-referral service in September as a UK first, the average wait for an appointment has gone down from 63 days to just …

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ADVERTISEMENT: Nursery places available at West Buckland

Did you know funding is available to eligible two-year-old children from April 1st? West Buckland Primary School has spaces available in its Nursery and would love for more families to join. The school accepts all funding, tax-free childcare and childcare vouchers. A spokesperson said: “Our experienced Early years team ensure there are always lots of …

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Bingo boosts Carnival funds

There was a huge attendance for Wellington Carnival Committee’s Easter Bingo at the rugby club on Friday night. The event raised nearly £1,500 for carnival funds and there was also an additional round of Irish Bingo which raised £75 for Comic Relief. The committee would like to thank the rugby club for the venue, DJ …

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Three-day closure of The Iron Duke

Popular town centre pub, The Iron Duke, is closing for three days this week. The team from the Wetherspoons outlet announced the news on social media. They said it would be closed for essential repairs from Monday to Wednesday. “We will reopen again on Thursday, 21st March, at 8am for normal hours. “We apologise for …

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Temporary banking hub set to open

Wellington’s temporary banking hub in Fore Street is opening tomorrow (Monday), the town council has confirmed. Town Clerk, Dave Farrow: “Its hours will be 9am to 5pm with a different bank being represented each weekday.” He said the schedule was: Mondays – HSBC. Tuesdays – NatWest. Wednesdays – Lloyds. Thursdays – Santander. Fridays – Barclays. …

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Incredible journey from Ukraine to Crufts

A refugee dog owned by a Wellington man enjoyed success at the world famous Crufts show. Michael Masters spotted a photo of cocker spaniel Adriana on the internet and paid for her to be re-homed with him in this country, arriving at just eight months old. She had been evacuated from Ukraine and then spent …

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