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08/09/2026

People are being asked for their thoughts on the content of a new mural on Tonedale Bridge.
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People are being asked for their thoughts on the content of a new mural on Tonedale Bridge. The town council is considering re-painting the mural as part of Wellington Day, a 2027 community event to celebrate our town and its heritage. A spokesperson said: “The bridge was last painted in 2022 as p...

08/09/2026

Wellington AFC return to action at the Carly Press Ground tomorrow night.
Match preview via this link: https://tinyurl.com/3phjeb33

08/09/2026

Gideon Amos - MP for Taunton & Wellington has been re-selected as the constituency’s Liberal Democrat candidate for the next General Election.
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Gideon Amos, the current MP for Taunton and Wellington, has been re-selected as the constituency’s Liberal Democrat candidate for the next General Election. Mr Amos won the seat from the Conservatives in July, 2024, with a majority of nearly 12,000 votes. He was endorsed to stand again at a specia...

08/09/2026

Eleven different competitions have been open to members of Wellington Bowling Club during this summer’s outdoor season and the finals take place on Saturday and Sunday.
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Eleven different competitions have been open to members of Wellington Bowling Club during this summer's outdoor season. Many have taken the opportunity to enter one or more to test try to get through the finals which will be played on Saturday and Sunday. There were 21 entries for the Amy Stanton Mi...

08/09/2026

Parents and carers who would like to understand more about how grooming and exploitation can happen online, and what they can do to keep their child safe, can join free online information sessions led by Avon and Somerset Police.
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Parents and carers who would like to understand more about how grooming and exploitation can happen online, and what they can do to keep their child safe, can join free online information sessions led by Avon and Somerset Police. ‘Keeping your child safe online’ sessions will take place on Tuesd...

08/09/2026

The new season in Wellington Ladies’ Skittles League got under way last night with cup holders Land Girls (pictured) off to a winning start.
Full round-up via this link: https://tinyurl.com/26atsax3

07/09/2026

Work is nearing completing on the new £155,000 pump track at the bottom of the Recreation Ground – and Wellington Town Council is appealing for patience from potential users.
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Work is nearing completing on the new £155,000 pump track at the bottom of the Recreation Ground – and Wellington Town Council is appealing for patience from potential users. The council has led the project, in partnership with Wellington Sports Federation and the Wellington Pumptrack, Skatepark ...

07/09/2026

St John’s Church is holding its latest fundraising Coffee Morning this weekend and you can see details by tapping on the photo below …

St John's Church is holding its latest fundraising Coffee Morning this Saturday Organisers say: "Four independent stall holders will be there alongside with the popular cake stall, raffle and refreshments. "All are welcome." The event runs from 10am to 12 noon.

07/09/2026

Somerset Gardens Trust is creating a network for professional gardeners in the county, to provide them with regular opportunities for meeting, learning and supporting each other.
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Somerset Gardens Trust is creating a network for professional gardeners in the county, to provide them with regular opportunities for meeting, learning and supporting each other. A conservation and education charity, the trust aims to protect and record local historic parks and gardens. Its latest v...

07/09/2026

Transition Town Wellington’s reach and value in the local community is illustrated in the Pop-Up Shop this week.
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Transition Town Wellington’s reach and value in the local community is illustrated in the Pop-Up Shop, Fore Street, this week. Everyone is invited to drop in and find out more about the many activities the environmental group encourages and supports. TTW say: “Come along to find out more about w...