Wellington Repair Café today (Saturday) more than proved its worth once more with dozens of items returned to working order by the team of skilled volunteer menders. The range of possessions handed over to be repaired seemed greater than ever as the popularity and value of the cafè is recognised. A tiny toy Darlek, a …
Wellington Operatic Society are in the last few days of rehearsal for their new show My Sister’s Mixtape which opens at the Arts Centre next Wednesday, 11th November. It promises to both cover a list of fine, memorable songs from across the ages and allow audiences to enjoy them in the company of this group …
Wellington’s MP, Gideon Amos, joined Bloor Homes officials today (Friday) to visit the site of the recently-completed spine road which will provide access to our town’s new £20-million railway station. Having attended the groundbreaking ceremony in March to mark the start of the road, Mr Amos returned to see the finished route, completed by Bloor …
A consultation has been launched on plans to spend over £1.1-million on road improvements from the Lidl/Nynehead Road roundabout towards Priory. But Wellington Town Council has already said the funding could be “directed to create more meaningful active travel improvements in the area”. The proposals include: three signalised crossings suitable for walking and cycling (toucan …
People in Wellington are being asked to take part in a three-week consultation on domestic abuse. It has been launched by Somerset Council as part of a review of domestic abuse support across the county. The council wants to hear from people who have experienced domestic abuse, including those who have used the Somerset Domestic …
There’s another busy weekend ahead for Wellington AFC and Wellington RFC. The Tangerines are back in Jewson Western League action tomorrow (Saturday) as they welcome Ivybridge Town to the Carly Press Ground, ko 3pm. They suffered a heavy midweek cup defeat by Weston-super-Mare of National League South but will be looking to put that behind …
Families turned out in force for Nynehead Court’s Halloween Trail. Visitors enjoyed spooky surprises, creative displays and plenty of Halloween fun. A spokesperson said: “It was wonderful to see so many families enjoying the trail together. “We’d like to thank everyone who attended and helped make the event such a great success.” The team are …
Wellington and District u3a will be holding their next monthly meeting at the Rugby Club in Corams Lane on Monday from 10.15am. Here is their preview … Our speaker is Bryan Boon who joined the Metropolitan Police Cadet Force in 1960, became a constable in 1962 and finished his career as a Superintendent. His illustrated …
A few drops of rain failed to deter hundreds of people of all ages from heading for Wellington Rugby Club’s annual Fireworks Display last night (Thursday). There was a huge bonfire, the bar and clubhouse were open, outside stalls sold food and drink and the stand and two sides of the pitch were packed. Cordons …
Tim Potter Family Butchers made a successful return to the competition stage this week. The busy Fore Street business reports … It’s been a little while since we have entered any competitions and today didn’t disappoint. We nipped down the M5 to AgriFest Southwest at Westpoint Exeter and managed to scoop: 1st with our traditional …
“A soufflé that never rose – flat, flat, flat” was the verdict on the Budget with which I most agreed. It came from the owner of Taunton’s own Little Wine Shop restaurant and brasserie in Riverside Place. This truly was a Budget which put off all the big decisions we need to get our country growing …
