Skylark appearing on the menu

Gill Paltridge eats out  On the evidence of the number of diners at ‘The Skylark’ on a wet Thursday evening and again on a  Friday lunchtime, this is a place lots of local people choose to eat. Its location just off the motorway, across the road from the busy Chelston Business Park, adjacent to Westpark …

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Moonstock rises to new heights

Where else but Clayhidon’s annual Moonstock Festival can you listen to great music, drink local ales and ciders straight from the cask, and enjoy a mind-blowing view across the Culm Valley to the Blackdown Hills beyond? Events kick off at 5pm on Friday, May 25, and run for three days until Sunday evening – for …

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The Old Mill B & B

Netherclay Bishops Hull, Nr Taunton Somerset TA1 5AB Tel: 01823 289732

No one rains on Milverton’s parade

Typical Bank Holiday drizzle failed to dampen the spirits of hundreds of people who packed the narrow thoroughfares of Milverton to enjoy the annual Street Fair. A rare combination of Caribbean samba music, Morris Dancers and endless plant stalls created a uniquely British atmosphere for an event that raises large sums for charity and is …

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The Old Vicarage B & B

Sarah and Graham Warner have been running a B & B from their home in this Edwardian vicarage on the western edge of Wellington for the past four years. There are three comfortable bedrooms, all ensuite, and the house is surrounded by lawns and a patio that are available for guests’ use. There’s also an extensive vegetable garden and some of the produce is used for breakfasts – Sarah’s potato-cakes are legendary in the area.

8 Exeter Road,
Rockwell Green,
Wellington, TA21 9DH

T. 018123 661376
M. 07971 243026

www.theoldvicarage-rockwellgreen.co.uk

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Mantle B & B

34 Mantle St, Wellington, TA21 8AR T. 01823 668514 E. dalsod@aol.com

Local gardens open their gates

The National Garden Scheme or NGS provides a wonderful three-way opportunity: keen gardeners get to share their achievements and knowledge, the public have the chance to see some amazing gardens, and it raises large sums for charity. There are some marvellous gardens opening in the area for the NGS in the coming months. Hangeridge Farmhouse, …

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Planning News

TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL  6th September 2012 The following applications and notifications have been received for consideration and can be inspected at the Planning Reception, The Deane House, Belvedere Road, Taunton, TA1 1HE. 18th October 2012 WELLINGTON 43/12/0100 – PH – PD Erection of conservatory at 31 Russet Close, Wellington  WELLINGTON WITHOUT 44/12/0018 – AD – DD Erection of …

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Art Boot sale in Wellington

Wellington painter Fiona Brabyn is one of the first artists in the town to sign up for the Art Boot sale happening on Saturday, July 7th, at the Wellington Junior School playground.

“I know there have been a couple in Taunton a year or two ago but it’s a really exciting idea,” said Fiona, who paints in a studio behind her home in Jurston Lane.

Quantock brews up a winner

Quantock Brewery’s excellent beers have scooped three prestigious awards at the SIBA SW Beer Competition 2012. The competition was fierce with 262 beers entered from breweries across the South West.

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