Crowds flock to independent market

Our High Street was a hive of activity today (Saturday) as Wellington Independent Market made a welcome return. Organised by Maxine Price and Charlotte Beatty – mother and daughter owners of The Nook & Cranny – this month’s event boasted more than 40 stalls. In addition to the fantastic array of items for sale, there …

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Book your stall at the big lights switch-on

Wellington Town Council is accepting stall applications for its Christmas Lights Switch-on, which takes place on Saturday, November 29th. Every year, thousands of people flock to our town centre for the event. It includes a festive market and entertainment, getting under way at 12 noon with the big switch-on at 6pm. The council says: “Come …

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Wellington Flower Show: Report and full results

The 90th Wellington Flower Show took place on Saturday with organisers making 50 years of holding the event at Wellington School. Here is the full report from secretary Sheena Page, followed by all the results and a couple of special show photos … It was an extremely successful event, with an excellent number of entries …

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Hundreds enjoy spectacular anniversary flower show

Wellington Flower Show – always one of the town’s most popular events and this year celebrating its 90th anniversary – attracted hundreds of people to Wellington School’s Alan Rogers Centre today (Saturday). While spectacular flowers, many in stunning arrangements, and an extensive display of perfectly formed fruit and vegetables are major features of the annual …

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Don’t miss Wellington Flower Show

The 90th Wellington Flower Show takes place this weekend in the Alan Rogers Centre at Wellington School. The show will run from 2.15pm until 5pm, with entry at 1.45pm for disabled visitors. The venue is next to the Princess Royal Sports Centre off South Street. It’s wheelchair friendly, with a lift to the main hall, …

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Don’t miss Wellington Flower Show this weekend

The 90th Wellington Flower Show will take place this Saturday in the Alan Rogers Centre at Wellington School. The show will run from 2.15pm until 5pm, with entry at 1.45pm for disabled visitors. The venue is next to the Princess Royal Sports Centre off South Street. It’s wheelchair friendly, with a lift to the main …

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Pop-Up Shop bookings now available

Wellington Town Council is taking bookings for the Pop-Up Shop in Fore Street next year – and has already filled 11 weeks. Businesses, crafters, charities and community groups are invited to apply to rent the shop for periods of one, two or four weeks. The council says: “As well as this, due to cancellations we …

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Have you entered Wellington Flower Show yet?

Organisers of the 2025 Wellington Flower Show have issued a final call for entries, which close at midday tomorrow (Wednesday). The popular annual event returns to the Alan Rogers Centre at Wellington School on Saturday. Show secretary Sheena Page says: “It’s been a challenging season with no rain to speak of but do have a …

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Counting down to this year’s flower show

The 2025 Wellington Flower Show takes place in just over two weeks and schedules are now available. The popular annual event returns to the Alan Rogers Centre at Wellington School on Saturday, August 23rd. Show secretary, Sheena Page, says: “As always, new exhibitors always welcome and it would be great to have more children involved …

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Students add colour to our new community hub

A vibrant new mural celebrating the spirit of Wellington has taken shape at the Kings Arms Community Hub, thanks to the creativity and hard work of students from Court Fields School. The school was approached by Wellington Town Council with a special request – to design and paint a mural inspired by the town itself. …

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Transition Town Wellington launches Water Week 

Transition Town Wellington’s Water Week exhibition opens at the Pop-Up Shop, Fore Street today (Monday) from 10am to 4pm and runs daily. Do pop in and learn more about our waterways, check out the water themed artwork on display, find out more about a special event on Saturday, and chat to the water guardian team. …

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