No-one was whipped; no small boys had their heads cracked on boundary stones so that they would never forget, but a charming and ancient ritual was revived when Wellington’s Mayor, Vivienne Stock-Williams, led Town Councillors, their families and friends around the boundary of the town and, in doing so, brought back to life a tradition …
Kingsmead School, Wiveliscombe, has been given a £3, grant by the British Council to support the long-standing link of 13 years with two schools in Kitwe, Zambia. The ‘Connecting Classrooms’ grant is being given to help continue the partnership which follows a two year cycle of exchange when 12 students from the UK and 12 …
When The African Corner opened for business in the centre of Wellington last winter most locals were puzzled as to what it was all about, and sceptical that a shop could survive selling exotic foods such as biltong and boerwors in a small Somerset town. Almost one year on, Nikki Morkel surveys a bustling shop …
“Powerful and horrifying….beautifully and excellently delivered by a master of his craft…You will rarely have the chance to experience great poetry brought to life this well. If you love poetry, Shakespeare, or just a good story brilliantly told don’t miss this show.” FRINGE REVIEW ***** ‘Sensational.’ SIR TREVOR NUNN “Great acting meets classic writing….an engrossing …
WELLINGTON 12 – KINGSBRIDGE 20 After the excellent performance the previous week the Chiefs came up against a resolute Kingsbridge outfit, coached by former assistant Taunton coach Nick Burnett, who executed their limited game plan to good effect to snuff out most of what the home side could throw at them. The home side started …
Some of Britain’s top politicians have paid tribute to former BBC journalist Mike Baker, who lived in Clayhidon. Baker, BBC education correspondent for many years, had fought a long and courageous battle against lung cancer – much of which he detailed in an award-winning blog. David Blunkett, former Labour education secretary, said: “Mike Baker was …
Horses and riders in the parish of Clayhidon in the Blackdown Hills held their own Jubilee church service on Sunday, September 16. Some 35 horses, riders and six carriages gathered for an outdoor service in the field of St. Andrew’s Church, Clayhidon led by the Rector, the Rev David Burton, sitting in a carriage driven …
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, …
