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Canadian theatre company brings Odette Hallowes’ story to the stage

Wellington’s connection with, and pride in, World War Two heroine Odette Hallowes will be affirmed on stage in September. Our town is hosting Canadian theatre company, Tumbleweeds Theatre, for two performances of their original production of A Little Green Leaf by Kimberly Denness-Thomas. This one-act play is inspired by the true story of Odette who, …

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Part of County Hall sold to developer of key worker housing

Somerset Council has completed the sale of C Block of County Hall in Taunton. It has been purchased by Prime, a specialist developer of health and care property, which intends to redevelop the 4,600 metre building to provide new key worker accommodation for the town. The building was made available for sale following a review …

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Silver tourism award for local business

A holiday business near Wellington was recognised in the prestigious Bath, Bristol and Somerset Tourism Awards. The Cottage Beyond at Kittisford Barton was awarded silver in the Self Catering Accommodation of the Year category. Owners Christine and Alan Ker said they were absolutely delighted with the award as it was a very tough competition. “Full …

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Edwardian villa on market

One of Wellington’s grand Edwardian houses is for sale at a price of half-a-million pounds. The Grange in Wellesley Park – easily recognisable for its hexagonal bay window and turret – was until recently used by the Abbeyfield Society as a Care Home with many of its attractive period features retained, including a grand straight-rise …

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Healthy demand for new gym?

Plans to create a private gym and fitness centre in an empty business unit at Westpark 26, adjoining Chelston roundabout, have been supported by Wellington town council. Approximately 10 or 12 new jobs, including apprentices, will be linked to the new facility, proposed by an unnamed private investor who says that research shows demand for …

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Great Long Barn formally opens

The formal opening of The Great Long Barn at The Manor, Gerbestone Lane, West Buckland, took place this week in the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress of Taunton, Councillor Dave Durdan and his wife, together with invited guests from the local business community. The Great Long Barn is a working water mill forming part …

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The Old Mill B & B

Netherclay Bishops Hull, Nr Taunton Somerset TA1 5AB Tel: 01823 289732

The Old Vicarage B & B

Sarah and Graham Warner have been running a B & B from their home in this Edwardian vicarage on the western edge of Wellington for the past four years. There are three comfortable bedrooms, all ensuite, and the house is surrounded by lawns and a patio that are available for guests’ use. There’s also an extensive vegetable garden and some of the produce is used for breakfasts – Sarah’s potato-cakes are legendary in the area.

8 Exeter Road,
Rockwell Green,
Wellington, TA21 9DH

T. 018123 661376
M. 07971 243026

www.theoldvicarage-rockwellgreen.co.uk

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Mantle B & B

34 Mantle St, Wellington, TA21 8AR T. 01823 668514 E. dalsod@aol.com