Thousands of people will line our streets tomorrow night (Saturday) as Wellington Carnival makes a welcome return. Carnival clubs, majorette troupes, schools, community organisations, collectors, emergency vehicles and visiting guests will come together for an unforgettable evening of free entertainment. This year’s parade will begin from Rockwell Green at 7.30pm. Windy Wheelers Motor Cycles will …
The new Wellington Pump Track at the bottom of the Rec will be officially opened tomorrow (Saturday). The town council has led the project, in partnership with Wellington Sports Federation and the Wellington Pumptrack, Skatepark & Dirt Jumps group. It has created a facility for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy cycling, scooting, …
The league season finally gets under way for Wellington RFC tomorrow (Saturday) while Wellington AFC have one of their longest trips. The Chiefs kick off by welcoming Old Redcliffians 2nds to the Athletic Ground, ko 3pm. A challenging 2025-26 campaign saw them relegated without winning a game but there is plenty of optimism under a …
Forty-eight bowlers came together at Wellington Bowling Club to take part in a charity event. There were 12 teams of four, each one named after a city in Europe. The aim was to have some fun in a friendly competition while raising funds for the president’s charity, the Beacon Centre, Taunton. Each team played three …
Wellington’s Liz Deem and Sue Rackley won a ladies’ tournament held at Bridgwater Tennis Club on a beautiful sunny day. They won all their box matches and then won the semi-final before defeating Ann and Sarah in the final. Bridgwater chair Carole Beach presented Liz and Sue with their trophy. Sue said: “Bridgwater organised a …
The new public toilets in Longforth Road will not be open in time for Saturday’s Wellington Carnival. The original block was badly damaged after a road accident in December, 2022, and was later demolished. The new toilets were delivered and lifted into place in July but are still not available for use. Wellington Town Council …
Hot Divas are currently top of the table in Wellington Ladies’ Darts League.with Bubbly Bears following close behind. Tons and overs for Hot Divas’ Ellie, Gill and Linda, Bubbly Bears’ Annie, Sue and Lorraine, Curly’s Crew’s Michelle and Shirley, Outsiders’ Fiona Julie and Lisa, Football Club’s Karen Results: Hot Divas 6 v Football Club 3 …
Wellington Folk & Custom Society will once again bring its colourful Folk Parade to Saturday’s carnival, celebrating its 16th year of events promoting English and British folk culture. This will be the society’s third appearance in the procession, following the success and positive feedback from last year’s event, when it received two first-place prizes. Leading …
Wellington Town Council says it has been advised by Somerset Council of forthcoming National Grid works which will result in a road closure on Waterloo Road. A statement said: “In the early summer this year, National Grid performed major network reinforcement works along Waterloo Road and Station Road in Wellington. “Following on from this successful …
The weekly Wellington Warm Place is back today (Thursday) and will be open from 11.15am to 2pm. It provides free refreshments, activities, newspapers, wi-fi, charging points and free lunch. Location: Baptist Church Hall, South Street, opposite Oxfam.
Many people in the Wellington area will be saddened by the news that Taunton’s Brewhouse Theatre is set to close. Trustees of Taunton Theatre Association have announced that, without further funds, the final curtain will come down at the end of October. Their statement says: “It is planned that all performances and activities will continue …
