Hundreds of members, players, supporters and other connections of Wellington Football Club turned out to remember the life of club stalwart, Selwyn Aspin. Defying the rain, around 600 people were present at the club. They came to take part, to watch and to support. Youngsters from the club’s thriving youth section competed in penalty shoot-outs, …
Thunderbridge Bluegrass Boys have decided to call it a day. Wellington’s best-known and best-loved band will play their final gig next month. After seven years playing locally, nationally and internationally, the four musicians are going their separate ways. Their last gig is scheduled for 8th December at their old stomping ground, Wellington Arts Centre. ‘Many miles …
Eight Acre Lane is not known for its hidden treasure but Wellington Operatic Society’s show, ‘Diamond Gems’ at the Arts’ Centre, caught out more than a few members of the audience in delighted surprise last week. One spoke for many when she said, “Wow! I’m amazed. I’ve been to the society’s shows at the Wellesley …
Christmas is a few short weeks away – in case you were idly wondering why the shops were going all red-and-white.. Businesses everywhere are gearing up for the festive season, none more so than Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm just outside Langford Budville. Getting everything ready for the harvest and sales is particularly important here …
Wellington has a new organisation focused on promoting business and commercial development in the town and surrounding area. The Wellington Business Association [WBA] has emerged from the former chamber of trade and commerce. “I believe that Wellington needs and deserves an organisation that offers support, information and advice, and networking opportunities for businesses throughout the …
Dirty kitchens and poor food hygiene has cost the Bengal Lounge, the town’s only Indian restaurant, over £8,000 in fines and costs after council health officials prosecuted it. Taunton magistrates heard that the curry house, at the top of North St, had six offences on the charge sheet; failing to keep the premises clean; failing …
Over a thousand spectators turned out for the annual fireworks display staged by Wellington Rugby Club. On a crisp, clear night perfect for seeing the sky lit up by hundreds of rockets, roman candles and Catherine wheels, every inch of the grandstand and touchline was packed. It’s the club’s second biggest event and fund-raiser – …
May and Jason Tseng, owners of the New Canton Chinese Restaurant in South Street, celebrated ten years in the town this month, not by letting off fireworks and holding a lavish party but by simply serving customers authentic Peking and Cantonese food in the restrained comfort of their restaurant – so, it was business as …
Brewer Richard Masters is taking the idea of traditional beer, both brewed and drunk as it once was, in a novel direction at his brewery on Greenham Business Park, just off the A38 west of Wellington. Not only does he brew all of his 21 different ales on the premises but he’s also built, decorated …
Wellington attracts many visitors, but few as unusual as travelling musician Michael Ranslee. He was on his annual autumn migration from Scotland south to Cornwall in his traditional Romany caravan when he stopped outside Lloyds Bank in Fore St to give us a tune. While his horse Tarateeno enjoyed a few well-earned carrots, Michael took …
In an evening of inspirational music-making, the finalists in the inaugural Wellington Piano Competition drew wholehearted praise from the two adjudicators and richly entertained an audience of families, friends and staff from Wellington School, including the headmaster, Martin Reader. After a full day of competition, three finalists were selected in both the Foundation and Advanced …
