Wellington Operatic Society are in the last few days of rehearsal for their new show My Sister’s Mixtape which opens at the Arts Centre next Wednesday, 11th November. It promises to both cover a list of fine, memorable songs from across the ages and allow audiences to enjoy them in the company of this group …
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 …
Hundreds of people will flock to the Athletic Ground tomorrow (Thursday) for Wellington RFC’s annual Fireworks Display. The organisers say: “It’s going to be busy – it always is – so please allow plenty of time and get here early. “If possible, please walk to event to help avoid traffic congestion. If you must drive, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
An open invitation has been extended to a samba drumming taster session near Wellington on Sunday, November 8th. Organisers say: “We are looking for a few more players to join our dynamic samba reggae group. “The available positions are choreographed, so if you have a good sense of rhythm and would like to move and dance, …
Popular trumpet player Luis Martelo is performing at Wellington Methodist Church tomorrow night (Saturday). The concert takes place at 7.30pm and admission is £10 with children under six free. Luis is well known to local audiences and much wider afield for his extensive career as a musician. He studied trumpet at the Conservatoire of Music …
Plans to turn Wellington Park into a Garden of Light this weekend have been thwarted by the weather. Following a successful launch event last year, FUSE Somerset Outdoor Arts were due to returni on Saturday from 6.30pm to 9pm. But they issued the following statement today: Due to the wet weather forecast and expected strong …
Local organisations, schools and charities received cheques from Wellington Carnival Committee last night (Monday). They all collected in last month’s parade and several of them also received certificates they won on the night. The presentations took place at the Kings Arms Community Hub where those present were welcomed by Carnival Committee chairman, Paul Goodyer. “On …
The Wellesley Cinema is screening the farming documentary Derek vs Derek on Thursday at 7.30pm. The documentary – filmed by award-winning director James Dawson over three years – tells the intriguing and topical story of two neighbouring Devon farmers – both called Derek – who have totally different and opposing approaches to the use and …
