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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Doggy Coffee Morning at BrewTwo

Our friends at BrewTwo – the popular coffee house and bistro – are staging a special event for dog lovers next month. 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 Giles Animal Welfare is …

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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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Magic of the opera returns to BrewTwo

Our friends at BrewTwo are preparing for another musical and culinary treat next week – and tickets are still available. Here is their preview … If you missed out on the spectacular, sold-out magic of our first opera night, we have some incredible news for you. Due to overwhelming demand, BrewTwo is officially bringing the …

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Shopna’s run in aid of animal charity

Shopna Nicholls – co-owner of BrewTwo, the popular coffee house and evening bistro – is going on the run tomorrow (Saturday), and it’s all for a worthy cause. She will step away from executive duties to take on the Saturn Running Great British Bake Run – Wales. The event is being held at Dare Valley …

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Another super Sunday as Rod returns

It was the turn of Rod Thomas to entertain the big crowds at Wellington Park today (Sunday) for the Friends’ latest concert. His varied music encouraged all kinds of dancers on to floor – from those who prefer gentle movement to others who like the pacier kind. The Friends of Wellington Park, led by Roger …

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Perfect evening for Proms in the Park

Wellington Silver Band’s Proms in the Park last night (Saturday) attracted a huge crowd, both next to the bandstand and across the whole park area. Big groups of families and friends gathered around picnics – some even bringing tables – and, on a warm, sunny evening, the scene was set for simple enjoyment. Not only …

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Summer picnic at Fox’s Field Forest Garden

Transition Town Wellington’s open invitation for everyone to join them today (Saturday) for the Fox’s Field Community Picnic drew people of all ages to the Forest Garden. There was a programme of activities, including those for young children, and entertainment from the Ukes of Wellington Ukes but above all this was an opportunity for everyone …

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All welcome at Fox’s Field Community Picnic

Transition Town Wellington have issued an open invite to their grand Fox’s Field Community Picnic on Saturday. Opening at noon and running through the afternoon to 4pm, it includes a range of activities – including fun for children. The event will take place in Fox’s Field Forest Garden. Here’s TTW’s programme for the day: 12.15pm …

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