From the West End to Wellington

Stars from the West End are visiting Wellington School next Friday – and their evening performance is open to all. Throughout the day, pupils will work with four professional musical theatre performers before joining them on stage for a special evening show. The performers: Alicia Belgarde: Grease, Bring It On, Bugsy Malone, Little Miss Sunshine …

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Local businesses support Court Fields School

Court Fields School has welcomed the arrival of new sport kits for its students. It has been made possible through the generous support of several local businesses – G&L Consultancy, Mass Care, Mount Vets, WJ, Albert Goodman and Taurus Projects. Yesterday (Tuesday), the Head of PE, James Conway, welcomed representatives from the sponsoring organisations to …

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Wellington School tribute to Lord Archer

Wellington School has paid tribute to one of its best-known former students – the author and ex-politician Lord Archer, who died on Monday at the age of 86. He had returned to the school three days earlier to record a BBC interview. A spokesperson said: “It is with great sadness that we remember Lord Jeffrey …

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Alana’s wonderful wildlife work

Well done to Wellington School student Alana, whose passion for animals and conservation has led to some very special work outside the classroom. The school reports: “Alana is a member of the Young Vets Club, part of the Worldwide Veterinary Service, and over the summer she independently entered a competition to design a bandana logo …

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Supacat experience for students

A group of Wellington School students got behind the wheel at Supacat on the Blackdown Hills. Year 10 Design Technology and Physics students enjoyed visiting the company which designs and builds military offroad vehicles for various defence and security applications. A school spokesperson said the group were given a first-hand look at the world of …

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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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