A bright and breezy afternoon saw crowds attend the annual parish church fete at Hemyock which was opened by well-known resident Mary Hawkins. She spoke of her family’s long association with St Mary’s and thanked everyone who was involved with the upkeep and variety of services and events held there. The highly enjoyable afternoon raised …
Schedules are now available for this year’s Wellington Flower Show. 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 – it’s a great way to keep …
Plans for Wellington Film Festival which takes place in October now include an exciting chance for creative artists to submit their ideas by July 4th. Organisers of the festival said: “Wellington Film Festival offers a unique opportunity for a local artist to project their work on to a building as part of the 2025 event …
Hundreds of people flocked to High Street today (Saturday) as Wellington Independent Market made a welcome return. A mid-morning shower failed to dampen the spirits of those perusing people more than 40 stalls from local businesses, organisations and charities. The market is organised by mother and daughter Maxine Price and Charlotte Beatty. Maxine said: “We’d …
Talent Gallery in Fore Street is celebrating the first anniversary of its launch by local artist Nina King. In 2024, the former Talent Gallery was due to shut down, but local resident Nina had a vision to transform the space and re-opened the gallery last June. “It’s been an incredible first year, and I’m so …
Wellington’s connection and pride in its association with WW2 heroine Odette Hallowes will be affirmed in September when the town hosts Canadian theatre company, Tumbleweeds Theatre, with their original production of A Little Green Leaf by Kimberly Denness-Thomas. This one-act play is inspired by the true story of Odette Hallowes who, while working for the …
Artist Clare Schmidt-Norris is staging her exhibition Making Space in the new gallery space at Eliza House in Fore Street this week. The work on display has been several years in the making and is a vital part of Clare’s recovery from illness. “Sometimes it’s important to stand still for a moment,” said Clare, who …
The ever popular Spring Fayre takes place in Wellington’s beautiful park tomorrow (Sunday). The popular event runs from 12.30pm to 4.30pm and will be opened by our MP, Gideon Amos, accompanied by Wellington Majorettes. Once again, it’s being organised by the hard working Friends of Wellington Park, who say: “We have over 70 stalls, entertainment …
Hundreds of people poured into High Street as Wellington Independent Market made a welcome return. Easter Saturday may have got off to a soggy start but thankfully the weather dried up and our community turned out in force. Charlotte Beatty, who organises the market with her mum Maxine Price, said: “Despite the wet weather early …
Wellington Independent Market returns to High Street on Easter Saturday with more than 40 stalls and other attractions. The first market of 2025 will also feature entertainment from the Ukes of Welly – 11am to 12noon and 1pm to 2pm – along with three open mic sessions for local performers. There’s also an Easter Bonnet …
Plans are taking shape for this year’s Spring Fayre in Wellington Park, which takes place on Sunday, May 4th. Organised by the Friends of Wellington Park, it’s again expected to attract hundreds of people to enjoy stands from local business and organisations, together with a varied programme of entertainment and activities. The Friends say: “Rose …
