A new morris dancing group have formed in Wellington – and they staged a special performance at the weekend. Here’s their report … Hallowe’en saw the first ever dance out of Wellington’s new morris side, Fox Tales Morris. As the sun went down, a procession of dancers dressed as mill workers and woodland creatures made …
Transition Town Wellington have recently been awarded charity status along with enjoying a string of award successes. Anyone in the community can become a member of the environmental group for as little as £1 per year. Members receive regular emails and updates about activities both local and further afield as well as TTW’s monthly newsletter. …
Wellington Royal British Legion have praised the town’s poppy displays. Members of the Monumental Women of Wellington spent yesterday (Monday) morning putting up hundreds of crocheted and knitted poppies across the town centre. The Legion held a photo shoot today in front of the poppy cascade at the Conservative Club in High Street. Branch secretary …
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 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 …
Wellington Theatre Company’s production of But Why Bump Off Barnaby?, which delighted audiences at the Arts Centre in April, has been nominated for two awards. It is up for Best Effects and Best Stage Management with Somerset Fellowship of Drama and the winners are due to be announced this Friday. Now the company are taking …
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 …
Panto season is just around the corner and tickets for Wellington Pantomime Group’s production of Snow White are already selling fast. The company have a deserved reputation, both locally and further afield, for delivering wonderfully vibrant entertainment and this latest show promises to reach the same high standards – if not exceeding them. With all …
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 …
