Ken Bird 
The October meeting of the Monumental Women of Wellington was very informative with talks on flooding and foodbanks. Here is their full report … Our first speaker, Dr Bel Deering, works for the Somerset Rivers Authority, which was set up in response to the 2013-14 floods to reduce the likelihood of future flooding. Households pay …
Wellington AFC play their toughest game of the season so far this evening (Tuesday). They are away to Weston-super-Mare, who play in National League South, in the second round of the Somerset Premier Cup, ko 7.45pm. The Tangerines have yet to win a game but have shown a significant improvement under new manager Joe Conway. …
Wellington has been a hive of activity today (Monday) as Remembrance activities get into full swing. Members of the Monumental Women of Wellington (WOW) spent the morning putting up hundreds of crocheted and kitted poppies across the town centre and park. The spectacular poppy cascade is also in place on the front of the Conservative …
Two friends from Wellington are putting their best foot forward by walking for worthy causes. Here is their story … Keep a look out for two ladies walking, carrying rucksacks decorated with an Everest Base Camp badge and prayer flags. This will be Louise Yeoman (Comper) and Paula Wadham who continue to walk together after …
Mowers have got off to a winning start in their bid to retain the Ken Bright Cup in Wellington Ex-Services Skittles League. They are pictured receiving the cup last season from league secretary, Marc Bright. Also in the picture is president Andy Govier. Here are the first-round reports, followed by the forthcoming fixtures … Mowers …
Our friends at BrewTwo at the Cleve – the popular coffee house and evening bistro off Mantle Street – have launched a special offer for November. Here are the details … Looking for the perfect spot to kick off your weekend? Look no further. Throughout November, BrewTwo is rolling out the red carpet for weekend …
More road works are starting on the M5 near Wellington this 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. National Highways has now announced further improvements as part of a central reservation safety barrier replacement …
Bookings close tomorrow (Tuesday) for the annual get together of past and present staff at two Wellington companies, Relyon and Pritex. It’s being held at the Football Club – off North Street car park – on Friday, November 27th. The event, which has proved popular over the past four years, is again being organised by …
Wellington’s Remembrance events got under way today (Sunday). The Field of Remembrance outside the Baptist Church in South Street was dedicated in a short ceremony at noon. Proceedings were conducted by the minister, the Rev Sam Griffiths, who is also chaplain of the Royal British Legion’s Wellington branch. Ian Campbell, RBL branch chairman, read the …
With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to bite, a special event is being held at the Kings Arms Community Hub tomorrow (Monday) to help people prepare for winter. It’s being organised by Thrive, a Somerset Crisis and Resilience Support Partner. They say: “Worried about rising costs or staying warn this winter? “Meet our Crisis and Resilience …
Tribute Western Counties Western North: Wellington Chiefs 19pts, Chard 27 Another spirited display by the Chiefs ended in a local derby defeat by Chard at the Athletic Ground this afternoon (Saturday). The Chiefs paid the price for a slow start, conceding three first-half tries before mounting a determined second-half fightback. Chard crossed twice in the …
