Great day out for model railway fans

There’s a treat in store for model railway fans, young and old, just a few miles down the road today (Saturday). The 16th Culm Valley Model Railway Show takes place in Willand Village Hall from 10am to 4pm. Organisers say: “Bring your children to let them have a drive of their favourite engines on our …

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Safety plea to pump track users

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 …

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Town’s new pump track opens early

The new £155,000 pump track at the bottom of the Recreation Ground is now in use ahead of its official opening later this month. The town council has led the project, in partnership with Wellington Sports Federation and the Wellington Pumptrack, Skatepark & Dirt Jumps group. It has created a facility for people of all …

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Back to business at Court Fields

The new academic year is under way at Court Fields School and you can see the first Parent Bulletin via this link: https://tinyurl.com/4zf66nun

Cadet Benjie is a national champion

Congratulations to Wellington School student Benjie, who has been named Sea Cadets National Solo Musician Champion. The school reports: “Last term, Benjie won both Best Solo Musician and Best Bugler at the South West Area Competition in Bristol, which saw him go through to the National Band Contest in Greenwich this summer. “The standard was …

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Young farmers’ club looking to boost membership

Wellington and Taunton Young Farmers’ Club have launched a recruitment drive. They are staging a New Members’ Evening at the Anchor Inn, Hillfarrance, on Wednesday, September 23rd, from 7.30pm. The club say: “Your perfect chance to join Wellington & Taunton Young Farmers’ Club – a fun-filled night with food, games and giggles with our friendly …

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Please don’t use the pump track yet – council

Work is nearing completing on the new £155,000 pump track at the bottom of the Recreation Ground – and Wellington Town Council is appealing for patience from potential users. The council has led the project, in partnership with Wellington Sports Federation and the Wellington Pumptrack, Skatepark & Dirt Jumps group. It will create a space …

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Wellington School extends its support

We are delighted that Wellington School is extending its support of the Around Wellington News and sport website. It has agreed to continuing sponsoring our popular School News section for a further 12 months. Rachel Debenham, Head of Admissions and a former student at the school, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be continuing our …

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‘Meet and Greet’ sessions for Reception families

Families with children preparing to start Reception are being invited to attend a series of special Meet and Greet sessions in Wellington tomorrow (Wednesday) – and there are still places available. They are designed to help children make new friends and settle into school life before the new term begins. The events, organised by Everyone …

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Have a go with Wellington Majorettes

Wellington Majorettes are running a taster session for potential new members this week. It takes place at IKB Primary School on Friday from 6pm to 8pm. The group say: “We have had quite a few enquiries over the holidays. “We have, therefore, decided to have a free evening for new members to come and have …

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Volunteers needed for weekly junior parkrun

A team of volunteers is needed to make a junior parkrun happen in Wellington every Sunday. With enough helpers, it will be free weekly event for children aged four to 14 Organisers say: “Have you volunteered at parkrun before? Brilliant! “Never volunteered? No problem! If you can, we’d love you to visit one of our …

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