Another big crowd is expected on Sunday for the latest free concert from the Friends of Wellington Park. There’s a change to the original schedule as Rockin’ Ronnie has stepped in to replace Lukey Q and will be making his park debut. Ronnie says on his Facebook page: “I’ve had many people say: ‘You should …
The yew tree at All Saints’ Church, Culmstock, has been nominated as one of ten Trees of the Year by the Woodland Trust – and you can vote for it to win! The trust says on its website: “Leaning from the top of a 20-metre-high church tower is one of the last places you’d expect …
Our town’s museum – in conjunction with Andrew Norris, the Town Crier – is organising history tours of the centre of Wellington. The first one takes place on Sunday, August 30th, at 2.30pm, starting at the museum. Each walk lasts about one-and-a-half hours and will stop and feature many places of historical interest. Walks are …
Police are appealing for information after a vehicle theft in Wellington this week. A spokesperson said: “We received a report a silver Ford Ranger Wildtrak with a double cab was stolen from a property in Mitchell Street between 9pm on Wednesday and 8am on Thursday. “We would appeal to anybody with information and those with …
The World Cup may have only ended last weekend but the new season kicks off for Wellington AFC tomorrow (Saturday). The Tangerines open their campaign in the premier division of the Jewson Western League with a trip into Devon to take on newly-promoted Bovey Tracey. The club have endured a challenging close season after manager …
Wellington Town Council has been advised of an “urgent” road closure of a stretch of road at Blackdown Business Park, between the rear of Waitrose and Sylvan Road, this weekend. The council says on Facebook: “This will enable Wessex Water to carry out new connection works. “The contractor has indicated that access for emergency services …
There’s just over a week to go to Wellington Silver Band’s free Proms in the Park. It takes place on Saturday, August 1st, in Wellington Park, starting at 6.30 pm. The band say the occasion will be “a chance to dance and sing along to tunes featuring songs by artists such as Elton John, Robbie …
Wellington and District Camera Club will be in the Pop-up Shop between Monday and Saturday for their Annual Exhibition of members’ photographs. The club is well established and currently has about 40 members who meet on a weekly basis between the beginning of September and the end of April. Their programme includes competitions, guest speakers, …
Somerset Council has relaunched its Little Book of Health and Wellbeing to support people in the county. Produced by the Public Health team, the updated and rebranded booklet provides practical, evidence-based advice to help people look after their mental health and wellbeing in everyday life. Simple tools to make a difference The guide brings together simple …
Transition Town Wellington have issued an open invite to everyone to join them for a grand Fox’s Field Community Picnic on Saturday, August 1st. The event will open at 12pm and run through the afternoon to 4pm and include a range of activities – including those for children – that everyone can enjoy. Here’s TTW’s …
Commiserations to local darts star Ryan Searle as he bowed out of the World Matchplay competition last night (Wednesday). Live on Sky Sports, he lost 11-8 to James Wade, the number six seed, at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Ryan, who started his career in the Wellington Men’s Darts League, was level at 5-5 at …
