ARTS & CRAFTS

Wellington Flower Show: Full results

Wellington Flower Show on Saturday was a great success, attracting some superb entries and big crowds. Show secretary Sheena Page said: “Thank you to everyone who supported the show. “It was a good day, despite all the bizarre weather, and the judges commented on the high quality of the exhibits.” The prizes were presented by …

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Don’t miss Wellington Flower Show

The 91st Wellington Flower Show takes place this Saturday. The show runs from 2pm at Wellington School’s ARC – next to the Princess Royal Sports Centre off South Street – with disabled visitors welcome from 1.45pm. Organisers say: “Although growing conditions have been challenging this year – an understatement! – we will still have plenty …

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TTW to benefit from ‘Art of Nature’

Environmental group Transition Town Wellington will benefit from an art sale in the Pop-Up Shop, Fore Street, this week. Anita Roy and Sue Rickard are presenting the Art of Nature exhibition until Saturday and will donating 50 per cent of all profits from sales to the charity. They are both key members of TTW and …

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Flower show schedules now available

Plans are well under way for this year’s Wellington Flower Show which takes place on Saturday, August 29th. Organisers say: “We are so grateful to our sponsors and advertisers who have helped us keep the show afloat. “Schedules are available online at www.wellingtonflowershow.co.uk and there are copies in the library, Perry’s, Ruxtons, Interiors and Flowers, …

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Book now for another Wacky Wednesday

The latest Wacky Wednesday family fun morning takes place in Wellington Park this week. More than 200 children and their families enjoyed the most recent recent at the start of August. This Wednesday, from 11am to 12.45pm, there is a musical theme. Organisers say: “Together in Tone will be joining us along with lots of …

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High Street market defies the weather

It’s been a soggy scene in our High Street today (Saturday) but that didn’t stop hundreds of people enjoying the latest Wellington Independent Market. Organisers Maxine Price and Charlotte Beatty took the decision to go ahead despite the weather forecast and were rewarded with another excellent show of support for their efforts. There were a …

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Market back in High Street this weekend

A reminder that Wellington Independent Market returns to High Street tomorrow (Saturday) with more than 40 stalls and other attractions.

The market has been a big success since being taken over by Maxine Price and Charlotte Beatty, who run the popular Nook and Cranny business in our town centre.

Their latest event will run from 10am to 3pm and there is also entertainment as follows:

  • 10.20-10.50 – Cam Chilcott.
  • 11-12 – The Ukes of Wellington.
  • 12.30-1 – Emilia.
  • 1-2 – The RJs.
  • 2-3 – Paradox.

There will also be Open Mic sessions and a face painter.

For further information and to book stalls, email Wellingtonindependentmarket@gmail.com

BELOW: The current list of stalls for Saturday.

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Sponsors needed for flower show

The organisers of Wellington Flower Show have issued an appeal for sponsors. Here are the full details from the show committee … We are currently looking for sponsors for the craft and cookery sections of our forthcoming summer flower show. Any support would help keep entry fees affordable, maintain prizemoney, and continue to offer a …

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New art exhibition in aid of charity

Last summer’s wonderful weather inspired the start of a whole new collection of work from Wellington-based artist Claire Western. This will all be on show for the first time in an exciting and varied exhibition entitled Spring Tide, at the Pop-Up Shop in Fore Street from today (Monday) until Saturday – 10am until 4pm. Claire’s …

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Hundreds flock to the park’s Spring Fayre

Congratulations to the Friends of Wellington Park on a wonderful Spring Fayre in the park yesterday (Sunday). With more than 70 stalls, a range of entertainment and a Fun Dog Show, it truly offered something for everyone. Hundreds of people poured into the park throughout the afternoon and even the expected rain stayed away. Proceedings …

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Busy High Street for Easter Saturday market

Our High Street was a hive of activity yesterday (Saturday) for the biggest Wellington Independent Market so far. There were 35 stalls selling a range of products and food while a number of local organisations were also in attendance. Entertainment was provided by Skintight Samba and the Ukes of Wellington along with an Open Mic …

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