You can discover what Court Fields School has to offer your child at a programme of open events later this month. An Open Evening takes place on Wednesday, September 20th, from 5.30pm to 8pm. You can also ring to book a slot on one of the daytime tours, which start at 9.30am on: Thursday, September …
Gibbins Richards’ Wellington office has gained further strength this week with the arrival of new Branch Manager Nick Girone-Maddocks. A familiar face around the area through both the property and arts scenes, Nick’s estate agency experience of 20 years will no doubt further augment the already strong local team. Nick said of his arrival “I’m …
Wellington’s annual sporting pinnacle, the world welly boot throwing championship, was a huge success. Competitors came from as far away as New Zealand and Ireland, plus scores of local throwers. New records were set and the rain held of for once this summer. Organiser Sue White reports: “We had a fantastic day with, I reckon, …
How many people would like to try yoga to improve their fitness, health and wellbeing? According to Nicola Carey, a local yoga teacher, thousands of us are too anxious or self-conscious to give yoga a try. As more and more people are becoming aware of the incredible health benefits of yoga on everything from stress …
Staff and students were delighted in another year where GCSE results broke school records, with 78% of the Year 11 group achieving at least 5 A*-C grades. Against the UK national trends, Court Fields also saw a rise in the percentage of students who achieved an A or A* grade. 59 students out of the …
Wellington’s annual food festival was the highlight of the summer for our town. Thousands of people turned out from mid-morning onwards to wander through the traffic-free streets and enjoy the food and drink being sold from 44 different stalls, the highest number ever according to organisers. For once the weather helped with a warm, sunny …
Cycling is the boom sport of this summer. Wellington Wheelers have seen a big increase in the number of enquiries and membership applications over the last few months, clear evidence of the increasing popularity of cycling both as a sport and a hobby. Club spokesman Charles Biscoe said, “Applications are from people of all ages. …
Wellington School’s Headmaster, Martin Reader, congratulated his GCSE and IGCSE pupils for their “excellent performance”. 20 Year 11 pupils gained 9 or more A* and A grades and 48% of the total entry scored A* or A grades. Mr Reader was particularly pleased with the pupils’ success in classical languages, a subject specialism which is …
Wellington may have missed out – for a second time – on a portion of the £1.5m “Portas Pilot” cash aimed at rejuvenating town centres around the country but, despite the disappointment, traders in the town and in its close vicinity are doing a great deal to promote fine local food. Food grown or produced …
Travelodge’s new hotel at the Chelston roundabout is nearing completion. The hotel opens in November, creating 15 jobs and bringing an estimated £1m a year to the Wellington economy. Ironically it is just a stone’s throw from the Co-op distribution depot where 350 jobs will have been lost the previous month. The no-frills hotel will …
