Longforth toilets not open for carnival

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 …

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Divas lead the way in ladies’ darts

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 …

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Folk Parade as part of Wellington Carnival

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 …

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Waterloo Road closure next month

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 …

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Refuge returns to the Baptist church

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.

Brewhouse Theatre set to close

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 …

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50th anniversary reunion for majorettes

Wellington Majorettes were formed 50 years ago this month – and they are marking the occasion with a special reunion. It takes place at the football club – off North Street car park – on Sunday, October 11th from 2.30pm. The troupe say: “Catch up with friends, share fantastic memories and have a go on …

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Dementia charity providing a taste of the great outdoors

Local dementia charity Reminiscence Learning has launched a Memorable Adventures Project (MAP) to get people with dementia, and their families and carers, out into some of the most beautiful natural spaces in the South West. It has created the project as a response to a growing need for people in Somerset who are living with …

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Pair of concerts at Wellington Arts Centre

Wellington Arts Centre in Eight Acre Lane is playing host to a pair of very different concerts next month. On Sunday, October 4th, the Eastern European group Zeffe will feature Klezmer, the traditional instrumental folk music style created by Ashkenazi Jews in Eastern Europe alongside music from the Balkans. Zeffe are a quartet of instrumentalists …

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Book now for free evening on women’s health

Make a date for a free Women’s Health Community Event being run by our friends at Nuffield Hospital Taunton. They are joining forces with Peninsula Private Medical for the evening on Wednesday, October 7th, from 7pm to 9pm. Topics include mammography and breast care as well as menopause and women’s health general information There will also …

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Organist to support church maintenance fund with recital at St John’s

Organist Camilla Jarnot will be performing at St John’s Church, Wellington on Saturday, November 14th, at 3pm with proceeds from the concert going towards the organ maintenance fund. Camilla studied at RHBNC, University of London earning BMus (Hons.) and MMus degrees and holds a DMA in Organ Performance from Boston University, USA.  In 2000, she …

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