With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to bite, a special event is being held at the Kings Arms Community Hub next week to help people prepare for winter. It’s being organised by Thrive, a Somerset Crisis and Resilience Support Partner. They say: “Worried about rising costs or staying warn this winter? “Meet our Crisis and Resilience …
A busy route on the south side of Wellington is currently closed to traffic. The town council says Wessex Water has closed Pyles Thorne Road to perform leak repairs. The 24-hour carriageway closure is expected to end on Monday. Somerset Council has said: “We recognise that this is not an ideal situation given the ongoing …
Sport fans are spoilt for choice tomorrow (Saturday) with both Wellington Chiefs and Wellington AFC playing at home. The Chiefs have a local derby as they welcome Chard to the Athletic Ground in Tribute Counties Western North, ko 2.30pm. After a tricky start to the season, the Chiefs are showing distinct improvement while Chard have …
Drivers in Wellington should be aware of a speed limit change on the A38 into and out of Taunton. The section of the road between the Orchard Grove roundabout at Rumwell and the Silk Mills roundabout – where the A38 meets the A3065 Silk Mills Road – now has a 30mph limit. Previously, it was …
The list of weekly warm spaces to help local people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis is growing. Next week, Wellington Warm Welcome will launch at the Kings Arms Community Hub, running every Monday from 1pm to 3pm. The second new warm space is in the Orangery at Nynehead Court every Tuesday from 11am to 2pm. …
Remembrance events in Wellington get under way this weekend. The Field of Remembrance on the Baptist church lawn in South Street will be dedicated in a short ceremony at 12 noon. Other events being organised locally include: Monday, November 2nd At 10am, the Poppy Pop-Up Shop will open in Fore Street. Also from 10am, members …
Chrissie Wellington, four-time Ironman World Champion and one of the most successful endurance athletes of all time, is visiting Wellington School next week. A school spokesperson said: “With an extraordinary sporting career and a wealth of experience at the very highest level, Chrissie will be sharing her insights into high performance and the importance of …
A fund-raising drive by Wellington RFC to upgrade their floodlights at the Athletic Ground is nearing its target – but they are calling for one final push. The club say new LED lights, will: reduce energy use and carbon emissions; lower long-term running costs; improve safety and visibility; enable more year-round training and community use; …
An open invitation has been extended to a samba drumming taster session near Wellington on Sunday, November 8th. Organisers say: “We are looking for a few more players to join our dynamic samba reggae group. “The available positions are choreographed, so if you have a good sense of rhythm and would like to move and dance, …
More people across Somerset are benefiting from easier access to hearing care. It’s thanks to a partnership between Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s audiology service and RNID, the national charity supporting more than 18 million people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Over the past five years, demand for hearing aid maintenance and repair …
Taunton and Wellington MP, Gideon Amos, is demanding urgent support for farming and rural communities after a system failure meant many were left without vital funds. Mr Amos raised the issue during a debate in Parliament, citing the issues being faced by local farmers such as James Hebditch and Tom Pope. He has slammed government …
