Your chance to quiz Wessex Water

Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services? Wessex Water will be holding a drop-in session at The Chatty Café, Kings Arms Community Hub this Wednesday. This session will run between 2pm and 4pm To find out more, visit: https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/community-drop-ins

Pool league leaders win again

SS Squad remain unbeaten at the top of Wellington Pool League. Simon Heritage, Darren Copp and Adrian Gaines all potted hat-tricks as they beat Getting Cider 11-4. Changing Lanes, who are also unbeaten, are just three points behind the leaders thanks to their 13-2 win against Old Blues, while Snipers moved into third position after …

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Chiefs slip to defeat in Bristol

Tribute Counties Western North: Old Bristolians 27pts, Wellington Chiefs 3 Wellington Chiefs’ hopes of building on their first win of the season were thwarted in atrocious conditions in Bristol today (Saturday). But they gave a good account of themselves against a side who had won three out of four so far this season. Indeed, they …

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Oldway Road homes fight set for next chapter

Opposition continues to mount over plans to build up to 250 homes off Oldway Road. Earlier this year, Somerset Council turned down an application by Pegasus Planning Group for the 3.7-acre development on the Monument/southern side of the relief road. The developers say they are planning to planning to appeal the decision – it must …

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Trailblazers live up to their name

The Afternoon Open League is under way at Wellington Bowling Club with eight teams taking part. Last year’s champions Trailblazers won a close match against Blackbirds while Hopefuls beat Yzeds to move into second place. Blackbirds have slipped into third, Badgers are fourth after a comfortable victory over Demons while Ninchers won against a strong …

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Chiefs away but no game for Tangerines

Wellington Chiefs are on their travels today (Saturday) but Wellington AFC’s first team have a blank weekend. The Chiefs will be looking to build on last weekend’s excellent 74pts-15 home win over Cheltenham. They are away to Old Bristolians in Tribute Counties Western North – their opponents are mid-table but have won three of their …

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Day of special celebrations for St John’s

St John’s CofE Primary School held its Harvest Festival celebration yesterday (Thursday), along with a special commissioning. The whole school gathered in St John’s Church to give thanks, share songs, poems and prayers and bring their donations for Taunton Foodbank. The school celebrated their pupil chaplains during the service. Before the new chaplains could be …

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Benjie on parade in London

A student at Wellington School took part in the spectacular Trafalgar Parade in London. Benjie was selected to perform as part of the National Massed Band of the Sea Cadets. A school spokesperson said: “It was a fantastic experience, with a particular highlight being the opportunity to receive training from the prestigious Royal Marines Band …

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Trumpeter’s concert at Methodist church

Popular trumpet player Luis Martelo is performing at Wellington Methodist Church tomorrow night (Saturday). The concert takes place at 7.30pm and admission is £10 with children under six free. Luis is well known to local audiences and much wider afield for his extensive career as a musician.  He studied trumpet at the Conservatoire of Music …

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A world of adventures at Wellington Library

Wellington Library is inviting families to embark on a series of free adventures, starting tomorrow (Saturday). The programme gives families a welcoming and inclusive place to get active, be creative and enjoy stories together. It features: Monthly Active Saturdays led by local leisure centre staff; Visits from authors and storytellers; Craft sessions; Activities for children …

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Autumn Fair in aid of church funds

St John’s Parish Church is hosting an Autumn Fair tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am. The event will be held in the church and there will be a dozen independent stallholders. There are will be a number of new stalls selling household china, Christmas decorations, raffia baskets and gifts made from resin. Popular returners are Avon toiletries …

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