A large tree is being removed at the top end of Wellington Playing Field. The town council reports: “If you have walked through the field, you may have noticed the tree looking quite dead and beginning to lean. “It is due to be removed in the week commencing 21st September, with the wood being chipped …
Visitors can enjoy a free guided tour of our iconic Monument today (Wednesday) as part of this month’s Heritage Open Days. The National Trust landmark reopened to the public in 2022, for the first time in 20 years, following a £3.1m restoration project, funded through donations from individuals and organisations. “We’re excited to welcome visitors …
Wellington Town Council has issued a safety plea to users of the new pump track at the bottom of the Recreation Ground. A spokesperson said: “The pump track has been a smash hit so far and it has been amazing to see people of all ages enjoying it. “As with any new facility, a few …
A sharp rise in the number of calls to Wellington Police was reported by Jon O’Connor, Neighbourhood Sergeant, in his monthly update to town councillors. Here it is … We received a total of 386 calls this month and of these calls 89 crimes were recorded which are broken down into offence groups below. For …
A new outpatient pharmacy opened at Musgrove Park Hospital yesterday (Monday), making it quicker and easier for patients to pick up prescriptions after their appointments. Medications prescribed during outpatient appointments will now be dispensed by the new pharmacy, routinely ready to pick up within 20 minutes of being received. Andrew Prowse, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s …
The Rotary Club of Wellington are preparing for their next charity sale and have issued an appeal for donations. The club are taking over the Pop-Up Shop in Fore Street from Monday, October 5th, to Saturday, October 10th (10am to 4pm) They say: “Would be grateful for anything you might be able to donate and you …
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 …
Transition Town Wellington welcome everyone to join them in an Apple Pressing Day at Swains Lane Nature Reserve on Saturday from 2pm to 5pm. The event is also a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the reserve which was saved from development by the presence of great crested newts in the pond …
Rumwell Farm Shop is holding a Charity Quiz and Supper Evening to fundraise for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, which has its offices on Chelston Business Park. The shop, on the A38 between Wellington and Taunton, has been raising money for the charity throughout 2026 and the latest event is on Friday, September 25th. Partner …
Wellington and District u3a are holding an Open Day today (Monday). It takes place at the rugby club in Corams Lane on Monday from 10.15am. The club say: “You will be able to find out more about our interest groups, activities, speak to other members and see if u3a is something you would like to …
Popular local music maker John Walker has gathered his fellow vocalists and a pianist from Bradford Players to add both visual and vocal authenticity to West Somerset Railway’s 40s Weekend. The event takes passengers from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead and back along the original steam railway line. Along the way. each station features 40s music …
