Transition Town Wellington’s yearly apple harvesting begins in earnest tomorrow (Saturday) with hand apple pressing at Swains Lane Nature Reserve from 2pm to 5pm. This event coincides with the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the reserve which was saved from development after the discovery of an endangered species of newt in the pond in …
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 …
We’ve all seen the dodgy shops that spring up – the garish fluorescent lighting, the thinly-stocked shelves, the often-exploited staff behind the counter, writes Gideon Amos, MP for Taunton and Wellington. Difficult to prove but deeply damaging to the profile of the streets where they take up residence, and to the community more widely. Taunton …
A successful Heritage Open Day took place at Wellington Monument yesterday (Wednesday) with 52 visitors climbing the steps. “The Monument Volunteers report: “It was nearly perfect weather all day, just a bit cloudy in the morning, so lovely views. “Thanks to all visitors who attended, for their patience while waiting and for the positive feedback …
Wellington Local History & Museum Society’s regular talks return next week. The society will be welcoming Dr Adrian Webb who will speak on the trials and tribulations of World War Two chart and map making in Taunton and Bath and preparations for D-Day. Society chairman Mike Menhenitt: “This is sure to be a fascinating look …
Heritage Sunday was recognised at Hemyock and attracted a large number of visitors. St Mary’s Church, in conjunction with the local History Group (in particular Michael Cooper) arranged a photographic display and video featuring many past and present villagers and events and the Shepherd family opened Hemyock Castle. The church also organised a duck race (photo …
Avon and Somerset Police is warning the public to be vigilant after receiving multiple reports of fraudsters contacting people while posing as police officers. People have reported receiving telephone calls from individuals claiming to be officers from the force. Callers often claim the recipient’s personal data has been compromised, that their bank accounts are at risk of fraud, …
Protect Wellington is inviting people to find out more about the community group and have their say on the future of our town. The group was formed by local residents in response to the increasing scale of housing development being proposed around Wellington and concerns about where that development is taking place. Members believe Wellington …
One of Wellington’s most historic properties is holding a free Open Day tomorrow (Thursday) from 10am–4pm. Tone Dale House, was built in 1807 by Thomas Fox who came to Wellington from Cornwall in the 1760s as a young man to join the woollen manufacturing business of his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Elizabeth Were, and their …
Wellington Royal British Legion hold their AGM tomorrow (Thursday) – and they are still looking for a standard bearer. The meeting takes place at the Baptist Church in South Street on Thursday at 7.30pm with both members and the general public welcome. A spokesperson said: “For anyone who is interested in joining the branch, it …
Taunton and Wellington’s MP, Gideon Amos, is calling for a legal target of 150,000 new social homes a year. Mr Amos, the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for housing and communities, introduced a private members’ bill in Parliament. Speaking ahead of the second reading of the government’s Social Housing Bill, he said it was “the missing half” of …
