Rugby club fireworks display draws huge crowds

A few drops of rain failed to deter hundreds of people of all ages from heading for Wellington Rugby Club’s annual Fireworks Display last night (Thursday). There was a huge bonfire, the bar and clubhouse were open, outside stalls sold food and drink and the stand and two sides of the pitch were packed. Cordons …

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More awards for town centre butchers

Tim Potter Family Butchers made a successful return to the competition stage this week. The busy Fore Street business reports … It’s been a little while since we have entered any competitions and today didn’t disappoint. We nipped down the M5 to AgriFest Southwest at Westpoint Exeter and managed to scoop: 1st with our traditional …

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Friday night dining offer at BrewTwo

Our friends at BrewTwo at the Cleve – the popular coffee house and evening bistro off Mantle Street – have launched a special offer for November. Here are the details … Looking for the perfect spot to kick off your weekend? Look no further. Throughout November, BrewTwo is rolling out the red carpet for weekend …

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Charity Bake Sale at Mount Vets

Our friends at Mount Veterinary Hospital are hosting a Charity Bake Sale tomorrow (Wednesday). They say: “We’ll be selling our finest bakes in aid of the Nynehead Jubilee Playing Field. “All donations (cash or card) gratefully received. Every slice sold helps support this special community space. “Come and try delicious classics like lemon drizzle or …

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Paws, coffee and community at BrewTwo

Another successful charity event took place at BrewTwo – the popular coffee house and evening bistro – at the weekend. Here is their report … Sunday, October 4th, is one for the BrewTwo memory books! We were thrilled to host St Giles Animal Welfare for their fantastic Doggy Coffee Morning, and it completely exceeded our …

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Doggy Coffee Morning at BrewTwo

A reminder that our friends at BrewTwo – the popular coffee house and bistro – are staging a special charity event for dog lovers tomorrow (Sunday). Here is their preview … Coffee lovers and canine enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Sunday, October 4th, is officially set to be the most wholesome morning of the season. St …

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Carnival alive and well in Wellington!

The organisers of Wellington Carnival last night (Saturday) should feel proud of providing the whole community with a genuinely impressive event. With streets filled with families and groups of friends along the whole route on a mild, dry evening, all that was needed was an impressive parade – and that is exactly what the crowds were …

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Lots to enjoy at latest independent market

The latest Wellington Independent Market closed at 3pm today (Saturday) with organisers Maxine Price and Charlotte Beatty expressing their satisfaction with the community’s response to the initiative and the number and range of stallholders who took pitches. There was plenty to buy ranging from good things to eat and drink to crafts – including top …

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Popular market returning to High Street

Our town centre will be a hive of activity on Saturday as Wellington Independent Market returns to High Street. 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. Only a fortnight ago, the pair staged …

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Unforgettable night at BrewTwo

There was another culinary and musical treat at BrewTwo on Saturday as the popular coffee house and evening bistro presented A Night at the Opera. Here is their report … What an extraordinary, magical evening! The room was filled with pure emotion as guests were moved to happy tears by the astonishing vocal talent of …

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Food and drink festival was a recipe for success

Our High Street was a hive of activity yesterday (Saturday) as Wellington’s annual food and drink festival returned with new organisers. eat:Festivals confirmed in February that, after ten years, they would no longer be running the popular event. It was taken over by Maxine Price and Charlotte Beatty, co-organisers of Wellington Independent Market, and they …

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