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 …
Community groups, schools, councils, farmers and land managers are being invited to apply for new funding to help nature recover across our county. Somerset Council has launched the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) Community Seed Fund, with grants of up to £10,000 per project available for initiatives that support the priorities set out in Somerset’s …
Jewson Western League premier division: Wellington 0, Wells City 1 Wellington AFC gave another hugely improved performance as they suffered a narrow defeat by in-form Wells City at the Carly Press Ground last night (Wednesday). The Tangerines were thrashed 10-0 when the sides met at Wells in August – this time it took a first …
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.
The team at Wellington Fire Station have said a fond farewell to Neil Buddin as he moves into a full-time role with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue. The station reports: “It’s with great pride and sadness that we, as a station, have said goodbye to Neil. “He has been with Wellington station for over …
More road works start on the M5 near Wellington next week – and they are expected to last up to nine months. A £5.9 million scheme to tackle flooding issues and improve safety was completed earlier this year. Now, National Highways has announced further improvements as part of a central reservation safety barrier replacement scheme …
Leaders Land Girls suffered their first defeat of the season in Wellington Ladies’ Skittles League on Monday night. They lost by five away to Split Pins but still have a three-point advantage at the top of the table. Split Pins and champions Jolly Blues are joint second and both have a game in hand. Results …
Residents and staff at The Old Vicarage in Wellington welcomed local MP Gideon Amos to mark Supported Housing Week. The special week highlights the importance of sheltered housing in helping older people live independently and the need for long-term funding to protect the sector’s future. The Old Vicarage is managed by the not-for-profit Abbeyfield Living …
