People turned out in good numbers to talk to Protect Wellington at the independent market on Saturday, with housing developments high on the list of local issues. The Protect Wellington team spent the day talking to residents about the campaign’s position on future housing in and around the town. There was considerable interest in the …
Wellington Winter Pool League has started as a united division and Getting Cider are the early leaders. The league will run for longer than previously to allow time for extra competitions. There were two local derbies at RGWMC with Getting Cider going straight to the top of the division with a 14-1 win against Two …
The charity Christian Response to Eastern Europe (cr2ee), which takes humanitarian aid to Ukraine and Moldova, says it is being “brilliantly supported” by Wellington Methodist Church and friends. A spokesperson said: “The photo shows part of their latest collection of donations – new as well as good quality secondhand clothing for children, nappies, bedding, …
The second round of matches in Wellington Ex-Services Skittles League took place on Thursday and Friday. This week’s featured team are Mowers who made it two wins out of two. Chris Bullock Championship WRFC 348, Mowers 350 Mowers came away with the points after a close game where just two pins separated them and the …
Transition Town Wellington’s apple harvesting began on Saturday with an afternoon of juicing using hand presses at Swains Lane Nature Reserve. The event coincided with the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the reserve. Over the next two weeks, TTW’s Apple Juice Project aims to convert apples into apple juice which can be sold in …
Wellington Chiefs travelled to neighbours Wiveliscombe yesterday (Saturday) as they put the finishing touches to their preparation for their first league fixtures. Wiveliscombe, confident after their promotion, started strongly and used the slope to their advantage. With scrum half Richard Baker running the show they opened up a commanding 22pts-nil lead before star winger Tom …
Teams from Taunton Bowling Club came to Wellington this week to play in an afternoon match and it resulted in victory for the hosts. The weather was cloudy at the start but, apart from one or two light showers, the match went ahead as planned. It was intended that six games would be played but …
Jewson Western League premier division: Wellington 1, Bridgwater United 9 After taking a shock lead, Wellington’s inexperienced side succumbed to a heavy defeat by league leaders Bridgwater United at the Carly Press Ground yesterday (Saturday). Still without a point after a difficult start to the season, the Tangerines stunned their local rivals by going ahead …
The latest Wellington Independent Market closed at 3pm today (Saturday) with organisers Maxine Price and Charlotte Beatty expressing their satisfaction with the community’s response to the initiative and the number and range of stallholders who took pitches. There was plenty to buy ranging from good things to eat and drink to crafts – including top …
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 …
Wellington AFC play their fourth successive home game today (Saturday) – and it promises to be the toughest test so far. Bridgwater United visit the Carly Press Ground for a local derby in the premier division of the Jewson Western League, ko 3pm. The visitors are currently top of the table, having won six of …
