Wellington
Town Guide
2013 • 2014
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CONTENTS Information Page
Page Foreword from the Mayor – Gloria Copley Wellington Town Council Wellington Town Councillors Wellington Town Crest _Mayoral Chain Library Registration Office Community Office - Community Centre Wellington Museum Schools Young Person’s Centre Worship in Wellington Charities & Clubs Sports Clubs Wellington Police
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Twinning Association Wellington in Bloom Wellington Business Association Friends of Wellington Park Wellington Town Diary Summer in Wellington Park Wellington Carnival Performing Arts in Wellington Places to visit in Wellington Food & Drink in Wellington Directory Map of Wellington List of Advertisers Business Directory Emergency & Come in Handy Information
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Rotary Young Photographer of the Year Competition The Rotary Club of Wellington hosted and sponsored a Young Photographer of the Year Competition for the first time in 2013 and chose the theme Peace or Nature for entrants who competed in an over 11 senior group or under 11 junior group. Winners of each class won a £50 gift voucher with runners-up receiving a comprehensive Rotary dictionary. Senior Class results: The overall winner was Mike Crilly (age 13) (pictured with the Mayor) whose study of a Bee is shown on the front cover of the Wellington Town Guide. The runner-up for the Senior Class was Benjamin Bond (age 12) whose atmospheric picture of starlings swooping is shown on the back cover (top). Junior Class results: Nathanial Bond (age 6) showed his talent with a beautiful and colourful photograph of autumnal trees just pipping his brother Joshua (age 9) who submitted a superb close up of a frog.
Acknowledgements To produce a comprehensive guide and directory of the town takes considerable effort from many people. In particular, all the contributors of articles and not least the advertisers who underwrite the magazine, without their financial support the Guide could not be produced. We have fantastic shops and high quality tradesmen in the town please support them. My own personal thanks to Greg Dyke (Town Clerk) and Debbie Rugg (Asst to the Town Clerk) for their invaluable help, Councillor Copley and the Environment Committee for their support. To Roly Weaver and the 1st Wellington Scouts (and their parents), John & Sue Vallance, Betty Bell and the Ward Family for helping with the delivery of the Guide. Finally to Andy Roswell for his excellent graphic design and Four Way Print Ltd for the high quality production. Every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this publication’s content. The Edge Directory Company accepts no liability, however, for any loss or damage arising from any omissions, errors or alterations however caused. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means either wholly or in part without prior permission of the publisher This publication is produced by The Edge Directory Company
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Welcome to Wellington Gloria copley - Mayor of Wellington As newly elected Mayor of Wellington, it is my privilege and pleasure to write the foreword to this year’s excellent Town Guide. Once again produced by Richard Coupe, it is a mine of information, an invaluable handbook for residents and visitors alike. I am thrilled to have been elected Mayor of this lovely little town, where I have lived with my family for the past forty six years. During that time we have seen many changes. The town is expanding on all sides bringing more residents and more businesses. It is no longer a sleepy little West Country town, but a busy vibrant place that we can all be justly proud of. We have large factories, providing employment for hundreds of people, and their products are of international renown, exported and sold world wide. More companies are coming to the area with the increase in industrial sites, giving more work for those living here. There can be few towns the size of Wellington with so much to offer local people and those who are just visiting. Our position, within an hour’s drive of the coast; close to Exmoor, the Quantocks and the Blackdowns and surrounded by glorious countryside, make it a great place to live in. In addition we are close to the M5 and have a frequent bus service to our nearest big towns. The town has a fascinating past and is steeped in history, dating back to Saxon times. It is associated with famous historical figures, notably the Duke of Wellington, whose monument dominates the area, and Sir John Popham, Lord Chief Justice of England. Our splendid little museum is packed with information about the town over the centuries. Wellington has much to offer old and young. There are good primary and secondary schools and
opportunities for adult learning. We are fortunate to have so many green spaces, many of them with modern equipment for children to play on. We have a wonderful park that is an award winning Green Flag Heritage Park. We have concerts there on summer Sunday afternoons, as well as having a Party in the Park at the beginning of May, all organised by Friends of the Park. We also have our own nature reserve at Swains Lane and a community woodland. The Basins, an area given to the town by the Fox family, is a popular venue for walking and fishing. In summer the town looks beautiful, with brilliant flower beds and hanging baskets. The Wellington in Bloom Committee works tirelessly to help keep the town looking lovely. The town has a variety of clubs and societies, more than sixty in total. There are sports clubs covering rugby, football, cricket, tennis, squash and bowls, and our Sports Centre has a range of facilities, including a swimming pool. The Wellington Arts Association produces plays, musicals, concerts and an annual Pantomime. Many of their productions take place in our unique little Art Deco cinema. Wellington is an outward looking town, and through the Twinning Association we have links with three towns in Europe and regular exchanges take place. Next year we celebrate our fiftieth anniversary with Lillebonne in Normandy, our twenty fifth with Immenstadt in Bavaria and fifteenth with Torres Vedras in Portugal. The town has a variety of individual shops and a regular farmers’ market. We have a Food Town event every year and a street market in June. Another major event is our spectacular Carnival in September. In Wellington we have a lot of dedicated people doing voluntary work There is a strong sense of community here and nobody need be bored or lonely. It’s a super, friendly, little town and a delightful place in which to live. Best wishes
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TOWN COUNCIL THE COUNCIL TODAY Wellington Town Council meets at 7pm on the first Monday of each month (Except bank holidays) at The United Reformed Church Hall, Fore Street, Wellington. The political make-up of the Council is (at date of publication) 5 Liberal Democrats, 5 Conservative, 4 Labour councillors and 1 vacant seat. 12 meetings a year take place chaired by the Mayor or in her absence the Deputy Mayor. All meetings of the Council are open to the public who may speak and ask questions. The Council also has committees to address; Finance, Allotments, Community Safety, Emergency, Environment and Tourism, Footpaths and Staffing and Training. From time to time the Council also establishes working parties to address particular issues. The Town Council’s other functions include organising the Christmas Lights, running 102 allotment plots sited at the Basins and building a Neighbourhood Plan. In partnership with Taunton Deane Borough Council and Somerset County Council, the Town Council also works to improve road safety, street lighting and dog fouling.
Planning Uniquely as a Town Council we have delegated powers under an agreement with Taunton Deane Borough Council, to deal with some minor planning applications, directly as well as giving our views on major applications.
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Greg Dyke - Town Clerk Greg is a proud Wellingtonian having being employed in local government all his working life. He has been in a variety of local government posts in Somerset, Cornwall, Surrey and at Sedgemoor District in Bridgwater. For 25 years he was Democratic Services Manager with Taunton Deane Borough Council. He took up his post as Town Clerk with the Wellington Town Council in 2008 and enjoys every minute of being involved with the local community. Greg, who is married with 3 grown up children, is a Life member and President of Wellington Rugby Club, a Vice President of Wellington Cricket Club as well as Somerset County Cricket Club and a member of Wellington Arts Association. He enjoys the theatre, reads, gardens and still loves 60’s music.
Debbie Rugg Assistant to the Town Clerk Debbie has been working for Wellington Town Council since January 2011, after graduating from the University of Kent in 2010 with a degree in Criminology and Sociology. Living in the town with her partner of 5 years Kevin they are getting married in the parish church this summer!!! After which she will become Mrs Bere. Some may recognise Debbie from local productions with the Wellington Arts Association. She is also a member of the social team at Slimming World in the town. Debbie currently enjoys wedding planning with her long suffering bridesmaids and boring the Town Clerk with all the details.
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COUNCILLORS Wellington Town Councillors Rockwell Green Ward Bill Sparrow Tel: 01823 660381 Email:billsparrow@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk Bill served in the RAF for 5 years. When younger he lived in Staffield and worked in Penrith for Local Government as a Management Services Officer. He also served as a Dacre Parish councillor. Also later worked in consultancy in both the private and public sectors. Education achievments include a Diploma in Industrial Relations from London School Of Economics, an HND and BA [hons] degree from Cumbria College Of Art and Design/ University of Lancaster. Bill moved to Rockwell Green in 2000 and enjoys living here.
Nicola Wilson Tel: 01823 665988 Email:nicolawilson@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk Nicola has lived in Wellington all her life and attended Rockwell Green Primary School and Bishop Fox’s Community School. She currently works full-time as a civil servant and her job role is a customer service manager in a large office in Taunton. Nicola became involved in local politics at a very early age as her grandparents were very politically active within Rockwell Green. She became a town councillor for Rockwell Green in 1999 and a Taunton Deane Borough Councillor for Rockwell Green and Wellington West in 2003 – 2011.
Terry Milton Tel. 01823 662911 Email. terrymilton@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk Terry was born in Wellington and has lived here ever since. He has fostered children for many years, adopting his son now aged 16. He ran an aerial business for many years but spends a lot of his time volunteering. He is a member of the Basins Group and Vice-Chairman of the Wellington Community Centre. His hobbies are filming and photography. In 2010 Terry fittingly received a Taunton Deane Citizenship Award. He expresses that he wanted to become a councillor to represent a voice of the ordinary people.
Wellington West Ward Bob Bowrah, BEM Tel: 01823 666739 Email:bobbowrah@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk Bob was married in 1967 and moved to Wellington in 1977.He has three grown up children. He is a former town council chairman and was Mayor of Taunton Deane Borough Council for the year 2009-10. Having served in HM Forces for 27 years, he retired in 1986 and has had various employments since then. He was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1980. Bob also represents Rockwell Green and West Wellington on Taunton Deane Borough Council where he sits on the Planning Committee, Tenants Services Management Board and is an Armed Forces Champion for TDBC. Bob is also a part of the Basins Volunteer group.
Janet Lloyd Tel. 01823 672877 Email:janetlloyd@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk Janet moved to the Wellington area from Dorset more than 20 years ago and she is married with two sons. She has worked for both national and local government, Somerset County Council, for nearly 30 years, works for Swallowfield plc, Wellington. Janet is also a governor at Court Fields Community School. Janet became a Wellington Councillor because she wanted to help the local community and its residents. One of her responsibilities on the council is Chairman of the Allotments Committee. Her hobbies include gardening and watching cricket. She is also a member of Somerset County Cricket Club and follows Somerset both at home and away.
Janet Reed Tel. 01823 660584 Email:janetreed@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk Janet has lived in Wellington all of her adult life and has always had an interest in local politics. She was educated at Langford Budville Primary School, then Bishop Fox Grammar School. In her youth she enjoyed playing the piano and at one stage played the organ at Runnington church for morning and evensong. Her husband, three children and four grandchildren support her greatly, and have helped her in her campaign to become a councillor. Now retired, she enjoys gardening, walking, reading and PA G E 5
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political party, local councillors will always do there best for the welfare of residents in Wellington and her aim is to represent the concerns and views of the many people who voted for her. Janet also became a Taunton Deane Borough Councillor in 2011 and sits on both the planning and licencing committees.
Vivienne Stock-Williams Tel: 01823 673244 Email:viviennestock-williams@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk Vivienne worked professionally in both medical and business research before moving to the South West with her husband and son in 1999. Since then, she has worked in the voluntary and business sectors, becoming Town Councillor for Wellington West in 2003 and Town Mayor 2012-13. Vivienne also became a Taunton Deane Borough Councillor in 2007, where she is Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources. As Town Councillor, she is a member of the Allotments, Community Safety, Tourism and Environment, and Footpaths Committees. Vivienne also represents the Town Council as Governor of the Hospital of Sir John Popham, on Viridor’s Landfill Community Fund Panel and at Wellington’s Chamber of Trade and Commerce. In addition, she is District representative on Somerset’s Shadow Health and Wellbeing Board. Vivienne enjoys her work as a CAB Trustee, school Governor and with local youth activities. Vivienne is keen to encourage the local community to take a pride in Wellington and work together for the present and future wellbeing of the town.
Wellington East Ward Peter Critchard Tel: 01823 668698 Email:petercritchard@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk Pete was first elected to the Town Council at a by- election held in Rockwell Green during August 2001. He wanted to become a councillor in order to make a difference to the town where his children all grew up and attended school. He married to Cynthia in 1969 and he has 4 children Sarah, Andrea, Amanda, and John. In 2008 he became Wellington’s first Town Mayor and used the opportunity to promote the town whenever and wherever possible. Pete enjoys working with and supporting all the local organisations which do so much communal work within Wellington. He see this growth of the town as an encouraging prospect for Wellington as he wants Wellington to be a place where people choose both to live and work. Pete continues to push hard for the development of Longforth Farm and the Northern Relief Road. PA G E 6
James Hunt Tel. 01823 664400 Email:jameshunt@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk I have lived in Wellington for over 35 years and attended Court Fields until 1981 before doing ‘A’ levels at Somerset College then an Open University Computing degree. I work for the NHS and take in active part in Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as a Partnership Governor. Music is a big part of my life particularly because I play guitar in a local band called Best Kept Secret. Learning songs, spending time with my fellow band members and performing for others is a very fulfilling pastime. I have been a member of Wellington Town Council for two years. Being involved in the town as a member of the council is rewarding and very interesting. Since being elected I have learned a great deal about the town and the challenges it faces. As councillors we have a real opportunity to shape the towns future. I would recommend being a local councillor to anyone who wants to get involved and make a difference for the future of Wellington. I have the privilege of also representing Wellington on Taunton Deane Borough Council where I try and ensure that Wellington is fully considered in the future plans for Taunton Deane. We live in a beautiful part of Somerset and one of the reasons I became a councillor was to help keep it that way.
Ross Henley Tel: 01823 665988 Email:rosshenley@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk Ross lives in Wellington with his family and was educated in the town and has lived here for about 35 years. He has represented Wellington East for about 20 years on Wellington Town Council and Taunton Deane Council. His hobbies and interests are watching films at The Wellesley and watching sport. Ross says Wellington is a great place to live and he wants to support its future. Ross also represents Wellington East on Taunton Deane Borough Council. As well as Blackdown and Wellington East Division on Somerset County Council.
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Wellington North Ward Gloria Copley - Mayor Tel: 01823 662849 Email:gloriacopley@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk Gloria came to live in Wellington in 1967 and taught in Taunton until 1993. She is married with three children and two grandchildren. Born in London, Gloria was evacuated in the war to Northampton and went to school there. She qualified with a Cert.Ed in Liverpool in the fifties and then Open University BA graduating in 1992. After graduating Gloria worked with children with learning problems and completed the Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties at Bridgwater College. Gloria says she enjoys being involved with life in Wellington and has been on the town Twinning Committee since 1978 and is a foundation governor of St John’s C of E Primary School and also a governor of Popham Almshouses. She belongs to the Museum Society and Friends of Wellington Park and has been on Wellington Town Council since 2005 and was on Taunton Deane Borough Council from 2007 - 2011. Councillor Copley is the chairman of the Environment Committee.
Andrew Govier Tel: 01823 667589 Email:andrewgovier@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk Andrew has lived in Wellington all his life and attended Linden Infants, Beech Grove and Wellington Schools. On leaving school he went to work for the Ministry of Defence at the Hydrographic Office in Taunton. He then spent two years working for the MOD in Bath before moving to the Charity Commission in Taunton. He currently works in the community as a councillor and as a Community Involvement Officer with the Community Council for Somerset. In addition to this, he works for a local company advising local government and NHS organisations. He is married to Jackie and has two daughters. Andrew became involved in local politics because he wanted to make things better in Wellington and Rockwell Green. He has been very keen to promote the town and to get additional facilities for the local people. He was particularly pleased to have been involved in the campaign to save Wellington Playing Fields from the threat of development; to get a new sports hall for Court Fields School and extra facilities at all of the town Primary Schools. Andrew is also a member of Taunton Deane Borough Council and Somerset County Council. He served as the Mayor of Taunton Deane between 2003 and 2004. He has chaired the influential Scrutiny Committee at County Hall since 2001. He was Chairman of the Town Council for two years and has recently served as Mayor of the town from 2010 until 2012.
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Jackie Govier Tel: 01823 667589 Email:jackiegovier@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk Jackie was elected to Wellington Town Council in May 2007. She is currently the lead councillor for the emergency planning committee, Staff and training Coordinator and a council representative on Wellington Business Association. She also represents the town on Taunton Deane Borough Council. Since being on the council she has been actively involved in the petition for a Northern Relief Road, a volunteer at the food town events and has actively served alongside Andrew as Mayoress since 2010. Jackie also enjoys helping people in practical ways and especially enjoys working with children and young people. She was a regular volunteer at the Unit 6 skate park until it closed in 2008. Jackie was born in Wellington in 1963. She is married to Andrew Govier and they have two daughters Christina and Catherine. She was educated at St Josephs Convent and Taunton School. She trained as a florist and worked in the local family business of Judith Goss florists for eight years. After having children, she went back to college and qualified to work with children. She has worked at the Hollies Family Centre in Taunton, Wellesley Park Primary School, Seeability and currently works at Rockwell Green (C of E) Primary School. She has also been a volunteer with Barnados and the Tiverton and Culm Valley Association for Special Needs. Jackie is a Christian and an active member of St John’s Parish Church in Wellington.
David Mitton Tel: 01823 666233 Email:davemitton@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk
Dave has been a town councillor since 2003 and was the last Chairman of the Town Council serving from 2006 to 2008. He is a Town Councillor for the North Wellington Ward. He represents the Town Council on the Hospital of Sir John Popham Knight and the Somerset Association of Local Councils. He has lived in Wellington for over thirty years. For most of that time he worked for the Public Service Trade Union Unison and when he retired he was Unison’s South West Regional Head of Local Government. He is married to Jill and they have a son. Dave became involved in local politics because he wanted to improve the quality of life for the people of Wellington and Rockwell Green and the economic prospects of the town. He is a member of the Footpaths, Community Safety and Allotments Committees. He is Chairman of the Neighbourhood Plan Working Party which is aiming to produce a Neighbourhood Plan for Wellingtonand to update our Parish Plan. He is an active member of the Friends of Wellington Park and Wellington Community Centre. He is also involved with the Wellington Food Festival Since joining the Council he has been involved in a range of activities including crime prevention measures and contributing to the Guide on Wellington Walks. PA G E 7
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TOWN CREST Wellington Town Crest - The Five Symbols The Town Crest was designed in 1964 by the late Mr Herbert Cuerden the surveyor of the former Urban District Council. In addition to the Monument the Crest includes: Five symbols representing the main businesses of the Town at that time. Woolsack:
Represents the textile manufacturers of Fox Bros, who are the town’s oldest firm.
Mattress:
This is for the furniture company of Relyon.
Bull’s Head:
This symbol represents Swallowfield (Aerosols International) who began life as the makers of animal medicines.
Milk Churn:
In 1964 a large creamery and dairy existed at the bottom of Mantle Street.
Chrysanthemum: represents Rylands Nurseries at Rockwell Green
Mayoral Chain Outgoing Mayor Councillor Viviene Stock-Williams hands over the mayoral chain to new Mayor of Wellington Councillor Gloria Copley. The Mayoral Chain pictured here is made up of 26 silver chrysanthemum depicting the influence of Rowe’s Chrysanthemum farm to the prosperity of Wellington. Queen Victoria was so impressed with Rowe’s chrysanthemums that she ordered them to be delivered weekly to Buckingham Palace for display in her dining room. PA G E 8
It would appear that the chain was first made in 1963, as the first chrysanthemum is inscribed with the name of Mrs W.K. Barker. In addition to being Chairman of Wellington Urban District Council, the title Mayor was only introduced in 2007 Mrs Parker was a former Headmistress of St John’s School.
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WELLINGTON LIBRARY 16 Fore Street, Wellington TA21 8AQ Tel 0845 3459177 • Fax: 01823 665194 email: enquiry@somerset.gov.uk • web: www.librarieswest.org.uk
Opening hours
Monday: 9:30am to 6:00pm Wednesday: 9:30am to 6:00pm Friday: 9:30am to 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9:30am to 6:00pm Thursday: Closed Saturday: 9:30am to 1:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Discover your library service Wellington Library is in a prime position in the middle of the town and is a modern welcoming centre offering: A comprehensive range of reference, fiction and non-fiction books for adults and children • Talking books and language courses • DVDs • Access to the Internet and MS Office on our 6 People’s Network computers. Fantastic online enquiry service allowing a renewal and reservation service • Resources for Learning, supporting schools • Activities to help children enjoy reading and learn about themselves and the world around them also a great place to do their homework Membership is FREE and you can join at the library or online at www.librarieswest.org.uk
Wellington Registration Office A Part-time Registration Office situated close to the Wellington Sports centre. The office is within the Somerset Skills and Learning building.
How to contact us: Somerset Skills and Learning Corams Lane Wellington TA21 8LL tauntonro@somerset.gov.uk 01823 663605 or 01823 282251
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WELLINGTON COMMUNITY OFFICE The Wellington Community Office, including the Tourist Information section, is sited at 30 Fore Street and is open for business daily Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays) from 9.30am to 4.00pm. The experienced staff of Shirley Rowe (Team Leader), Elaine Wearing, Jan Smith and Pat Wilson can offer advice and provide assistance on a wide range of subjects including Council and Tourist information and payment of Taunton Deane Borough Council bills. The staff can accept Housing Benefit claim forms and assist with their verification, sell car park season tickets and disabled toilet keys as well as checking bus pass applications. Residents can also report a wide range of issues for council attention including road problems, damaged pavements and street lights that may not
be working. Additionally you can pay rent, Council Tax and any other TDBC bills by cheque (in the deposit box) or on the automated cash/card machine located in the office. All day on Tuesdays - Benefit Surgery Wednesdays 2.00 - 3.00pm Community Police Officer
The Tourist Information section has a wide range of holiday guides and leaflets of local attractions and walks as well as a few walking books and postcards for sale. The Tourist Information section also book bus journeys with National Express and holidays/day tours/London visit with Berry’s coaches as well as selling advance tickets to events such as The Bath and West Show and RNAS Yeovilton Air Day.
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE www.wellingtoncommunitycentre.org.uk White Hart Lane, Wellington. TA21 8HN Wellington Community Centre was built as a club in 1908 and given to the people of Wellington. It is ideally situated in the town centre, within easy walking distance from many car parks. It has two rooms which can be hired by groups or individuals from 09:00 to 22:30. There is a fully equipped kitchen area which may be used. As this is your Community Centre the cost of hiring is much cheaper than other halls in the area. PA G E 1 0
Main Hall Large room suitable for many activities including craft sales, keep fit groups and parties - for all ages. Small Room With tables, suitable for small meetings and group classes. For bookings please contact the secretary – Jill Mitton Email wellingtoncomcentre@talktalk.net Telephone 01823 666233 Registered Charity No. 304666
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WELLINGTON MUSEUM Wellington Museum & Local History Society 28 Fore Street, Wellington TA21 8AQ Tel: 07971 242904 info@wellingtonmuseum.org.uk www.wellingtonmuseum.org.uk
Museum opening times:
For more information contact either:
Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm Saturday 10am to 1pm from Easter week to end of September then only on Saturdays until mid December. Closed on Bank Holidays
Did you know that Wellington appears in the Domesday Book and readers of previous Town Guides will be aware that one of the most powerful people from the 16th Century made his home in the town. For two hundred and fifty years Wellington’s major industry was one of the World’s leading producers of woollen and worsted cloth. However important King John, Sir John Popham and Fox Brothers were they are just a small part of Wellington’s past and much much more can be found by visiting the Wellington Museum and joining the Local History Society.
Local History Society – The Society, a registered charity, seeks to promote Wellington via its history to the town’s residents and visitors. To this end it organises a series of talks and walks throughout the year. The Society also runs Wellington Museum. You can learn more about, and contribute to the preservation and presentation of Wellington’s interesting past and everchanging present by joining the Society. The Museum – The Museum at “The Squirrel” in Fore St., has displays illustrating Wellington’s history – themes include the town’s industry, trade, social life and famous people . The model of the Wellesley cinema always attracts attention as does the 17th century money chest that was once used by Fox Brothers, woollen manufacturers. There is a reference library of more than 100 local history books and documents, a cabinet of documents and pictures on local topics and an oral history cd collection in which workers tell of life in local industries. Entry to the museum is free. Visitors to the museum will also find a range of Wellington souvenirs, leaflets and books on local topics for sale. A Brief History of Wellington – Despite being mentioned in the Domesday Book, and in some earlier documents, Wellington is essentially a modern town. There are few buildings older than the late 18th century.
Chairman: Judith Ward, Bolham Way, Clayhiddon, Devon EX15 3QB Tel: 01823 660620 for Curator: Colin Spackman, 8 Clifford Terrace, Wellington TA21 8PQ Tel: 01823 666702 Reg. Charity No. 801321
St. John’s parish church is the oldest building in town, parts dating from around 1200. The first prominent inhabitant was Sir John Popham who built a large mansion on what is now the football pitch sometime around 1592. Sir John rose to be Lord Chief Justice of England and took part in the trials of Guy Fawkes and Mary Queen of Scots. His house was destroyed in 1645 during a Civil War incident. Woollen manufacture became an established industry in the late 19th century, over 200 years ago. It started with the Weres and was later developed by the Fox family and by their rivals the Elworthys. Nowadays there is still a remnant of the industry with a much reduced Fox’s producing a high quality clothing fabric from their mill in Milverton Road. Wellington was brought to the attention of the wider world when, in 1809, Arthur Wellesley took the title Viscount Wellington. He was made Duke in 1814 and achieved his famous victory over Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. Work on Wellington’s most prominent building, the Monument, began in 1817 to commemorate the Duke of Wellington following the Battle of Waterloo but it took over 35 years to build and didn’t reach its current height until 1892. The 1830s were a busy time for the town. In 1833 the Baptist Chapel in South Street and the Town Hall in the town centre were built. In the same year the gas works opened in Mantle Street. Four years later Wellington Academy, the forerunner of Wellington School was founded, and brickmaking began at Poole, now the recycling centre. In 1838 the Grand Western Canal reached Wellington, but within 5 years Wellington became part of the railway network when the Bristol & Exeter opened their station. By the first decade of the 20th century the town was reaching its current recognisable shape. Price’s (Relyon) and Gregory’s (Swallowfield) were well established and the Park opened in 1903. The principal leisure facilities appeared later in the century; Wellesley Cinema in 1937, Coram’s Lane Sports Centre in 1973, the Museum in 1983 and finally the Princess Royal Sports Centre, in the current century, in 2002. PA G E 1 1
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SCHOOLS List of Schools in Wellington Beech Grove Primary School Headteacher: Mrs K Chappell Courtland Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NE Telephone: 01823 662438 Fax: 01823 666497 Email: office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk also sch.390@educ.somerset.gov.uk Website: http://www.beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk Type: Primary Age Range: 4-11
Rockwell Green CofE VC Primary School Headteacher: Mr P Williamson Brooklands Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9DJ Telephone: 01823 662317 Fax: 01823 661246 Email: office@rockwellgreen.somerset.sch.uk also sch.284@educ.somerset.gov.uk Website: http://www.rockwellgreen.somerset.sch.uk Type: Primary Age Range: 4-11
Court Fields Community School Headteacher: Mrs E L Faull Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SW Telephone: 01823 664201 Fax: 01823 660812 Email: office@courtfields.somerset.sch.uk also sch.552@ educ.somerset.gov.uk Website: http://www.courtfields.somerset.sch.uk Type: Secondary Age Range: 11-16
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School Headteacher: Mr Edmund East Sampford Arundel, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9QN Telephone: 01823 672342 Fax: 01823 672519 Email: office@sampfordarundel.somerset.sch.uk also sch.291@educ.somerset.gov.uk Website:http:// www.school.sampfordarundel.org.uk Type: Primary Age Range: 4-11
Langford Budville CofE VC Primary School Headteacher: Mr K Sharpe Langford Budville, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0RD Telephone: 01823 400483 Fax: 01823 401003 Email: office@langfordbudville.somerset.sch.uk also sch.211@educ.somerset.gov.uk Website: http://www.langfordbudvilleschool.ik.org Type: Primary Age Range: 4-11
St John’s CofE Primary School Headteacher: Mr Duncan Gordon Priory, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EJ Telephone: 01823 662541 Fax: 01823 660385 Email: office@st-johns-pri.somerset.sch.uk Website: http://www.st-johns-pri.somerset.sch.uk Type: Primary Age Range: 4-11
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COURT FIELDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Believe, Learn, Inspire, Succeed – Together
“I have been very pleased with the school and want the same experience for my younger child, now in Year 3.” PARENT May 2013
“The brilliant staff helped me settle in and I absolutely enjoy every day I am here.” YEAR 8 STUDENT Jan 2013
“I will continue to recommend Court Fields to other parents and let them know how pleased I am with my child’s progress and achievements at the school.” PARENT May 2013
“Students respect other students’ values. They show consideration for others and are ready to join in school events. There is a wide range of out of school activities which, together with annual trips and visits abroad extend students’ experience.” OFSTED Nov 2012
Headteacher Mrs Elaine Faull B Ed (Hons) Mantle Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8SW
Tel 01823 664201 Fax 01823 660812 e-mail sch.552@educ.somerset.gov.uk Website www.courtfields.net
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Schools continued Wellesley Park Primary School
Headteacher: Miss Lindsay Gabriel Homefield, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AJ Telephone: 01823 664876 Fax: 01823 660916 Email: sch.393@educ.somerset.gov.uk Type: Primary Age Range: 4-11 Wellington School Headmaster: Mr Martin Reader South Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NT Telephone: 01823 668800 Fax: 01823 668844 Email: admin@wellington-school.org.uk Website: www.wellington-school.org.uk Type: Independent School - Age range 10 - 18 Wellington Junior School Headmaster: Mr Adam Gibson South Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NT Telephone 01823 668700 Pre-Schools
Blackdown Childrens Day Nursery Manager Trudi Wilton The Bungalow, Chelston, Wellington TA21 9PH Tel: 07754 751750 Bouncy Bear Childcare Manager Paul Caddick Wellington Children’s Centre, Beech Grove, Primary School, Courtland Road, Wellington TA21 8NE Tel: 01823 667149 Oakfield Day Nursery Manager Laura Ponter 12 Pyles Thorne, Wellington TA21 8DX Tel: 01823 665172 Wellington Junior School South Street, Wellington TA21 8NT Tel: 01823 668700 Court Fields Community Pre-School Court Fields Community School, Mantle Street, Wellington Tel: 01823 664401 Waterloo Road Community Pre-School Administrator Liz Powell-Gill Methodist Church, Waterloo Road, Wellington TA21 8JQ Tel: 01823 661676 Wellesley Park Pre-School Wellesley Park Primary School, Homefield, Wellington TA21 9AJ Tel: 01823 664876 Wellington Community Playgroup Supervisors: Julie Potter /Carole Maunder Wellington Scout Group Hall, 8a Fore Street, Wellington Tel. 07875 604954 Swallows Sampford Arundel Pre-School Headteacher - Mr Eddie East, Sampford Arundel TA21 9QN Tel: 01823 672342, email office@sampfordarundel. somerset.sch.uk
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Email: junior@wellington-school.org.uk Website: wellington-school.org.uk Type: Independent Junior School - Age range 3 - 10 West Buckland Community Primary School Headteacher: Mrs Helen MacGregor West Buckland, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LD Telephone: 01823 663376 Fax: 01823 660329 Email: office@westbuckland.somerset.sch.uk also sch.405@ educ.somerset.gov.uk Type: Primary Age Range: 4-11 Stawley Primary School Headteacher: Miss Lindsay Gabriel Appley Cross, Stawley, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0HH Telephone: 01823 672486 Fax: 01823 672486 Email: office@stawley.somerset.sch.uk also sch.313@educ.somerset.gov.uk Website: website being rebuilt Type: Primary Age Range: 4-11
Rockets Pre-School Headteacher Mr P Williamson Rockwell Green CofE Primary School Brooklands Road, Rockwell Green TA21 9DJ 01823 661964
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What does Wellington Children's Centre Provide for both Expectant Parents, and Parents with Children aged 0-5? • A full and varied timetable of fun and informative groups • Groups run in conjunction with WellingtonvSports Centre • 1:1 or Group Family Support • Specialist advice from Midwives and Health Visitors • A Weekly Baby Weighing Clinic and facilities to weigh your baby • Access to Housing, Benefits and Debt Management • Link to Citizens Advice Bureau • Support in returning to Employment, Education and Training • Links to your local Pre-Schools and Childminders • Help Children with transition into School Call in, or ‘phone us, we’re next door to Beech Grove Primary School near Wellington Park: Wellington Children’s Centre Courtland Road, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8NE
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Wellington Young Person’s CENTRE Wellington Young Person’s Centre Mantle St Wellington TA21 8SW TEL: 01823 653 821 We have had a Youth centre in Mantle St since 1969. Originally funded and run by volunteers the youth centre has been a popular destination for young people from Wellington and beyond. In the 1980s the County Council began running the youth centre and young people continued to enjoy the opportunity to meet with friends and learn new skills. 5 years ago the building was refurbished and renamed ‘Wellington Young People’s Centre’ and many other support services for young people took up residence alongside the Youth Service. Today things are changing again. The County’s Community and Youth Service is being reduced and there have been doubts about the future of the Young People’s Centre. However, with Support from Court Fields Community School, Wellington Town Council, Wellington Rotary Clubs, Porter Dobson Solicitors, Somerset County Community and Youth Service and thoughtful and committed individuals from the community, the future is looking much brighter. Staff from the outgoing Youth Service have formed a Community Interest Company, Revive Youth CIC to deliver youth work and to safeguard this excellent provision. We have worked hard with our partners and the community to keep Wellington Young People’s centre open and working with young people.
Wellington Young People’s Centre is open; Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 7.00 – 9pm (term time). We offer a Café run by young people, garden projects, shelter building pond building, bonfires outside cooking, Art, a chill-out space, as well as advice information and support. Staff are trained in sexual health and substance misuse to ensure that the support that we give is of a consistently high quality. We offer 2 full days of one to one support, small group work and accredited opportunities to young people at Court Fields Community School. We offer a Wednesday lunch time session offering activities and a café. We are a busy and popular project with between 60 and 90 young people attending each of our evening sessions and similar numbers attending at lunch time. Because of the reduction in funding we need to organise ourselves in a different way. A charitable company is being formed with a view to setting up a new charity to run the building, raise money and help to guide the youth work. However, we still need more local support to succeed. We need people with organisational skills to support the work of the new charity and we need people with energy and enthusiasm to work with young people on regular sessions and to help with events. We also need financial support from individuals and businesses to help build on the huge support we have had locally. We are really grateful for the support that the town has shown and we will continue to run a project that we can all be proud of. If you have any questions or would like to offer support please contact: Ben, Lisa or Sophia on: 01823 653 821 07930 030 484 reviveyouth@aol.co.uk PA G E 1 7
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WORSHIP IN WELLINGTON List of Churches and Places of Worship The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Wellington The Church lies at the east end of the High Street. It is open each day to visitors and for prayer from early morning until 4.00 pm; all are welcome. It has an adjoining hall with catering facilities which is available for hire. Team Ministry Website: wellingtonteamchurches.org.uk. The nearest car park is 300 yards away in Longforth Road. The principal Sunday Services are Holy Communion at 8.00 am, the Parish Communion at 9.45am and normally there is also Evening Prayer at 6.30 pm. Details of other weekday Services and activities including toddlers groups etc are given in the church. The position of Rector is currently vacant with services being covered by the Team Ministers. Administrator: Sheila Cross (Parish Office) 01823 665254
Wellington Baptist Church
We’ve been in Wellington for over 300 years, but we’re bang up to date! We are a lively, outgoing, caring and exciting group (family) of Christians. Our worship style is broad in that we aim to keep the best of the old with the best of the new, and we do that through a lively, high quality, contemporary worship band as well as the traditional music of an organ. As well as usual 10.30am contemporary service every Sunday, we hold a twice monthly Early (9am) “traditional” Service, as well as occasional Café Style, Family, Healing and Youth Services. Our entire Worship Centre was renovated and updated in 2008 as the pews were removed and replaced with chairs, and the centre updated with the very latest electronic equipment; all of this creating a very beautiful place to worship God in. WBC has a huge exciting and fun work with children and young people – barely a day goes by without something happening on our church site for them, from the youngest Babies and Toddlers, through to our newly named children’s groups PA G E 1 8
(all to do with chocolates) to teenagers groups – Shout and Scream. In addition we are at the heart of the Wellington Street Pastor’s Initiative, hold an annual church weekend away, an annual Children’s Holiday Bible Club, run regular Alpha Courses, as well as weekly Study and Fellowship House Groups throughout the town and district, and have specific groups for women, and for men. WBC is a part of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the UK Evangelical Alliance, and also of Churches Together in Wellington. We seek to work and partner together in common areas of mission and community life with other churches in the town. If you’d like to know more, why not visit our web site, or pop in to our Church Office for more information, or better still, come and gives us a try! Sam Griffiths (Revd), Pastor, Wellington Baptist Church 01823 663713 E-mail: pastor@wbchurch.biz
Wellington Methodist Church in Waterloo Road is
working to express the meaning of Christianity in our contemporary society, by translating the Christian faith into every aspect of life, which includes practical service, bible study and fellowship. Everything it does is underpinned by prayer and is God-centred. Sunday services are held at 8am (first Sunday in the month), 10.30am and 6.30pm. Weekday activities include Parents and Toddlers every Tuesday morning, Shell Club (for children 6 years upwards) every Wednesday evening, in addition to various adult groups meeting fortnightly/ monthly. The premises is used by other groups in the community, such as Waterloo Road PreSchool, S.P.A.C.E. and the Choral Society, and rooms are also available for hire. (Tel: 01823 660547 for details) The Minister (Revd. Frieder Kreschnak would welcome any further enquiries (01823 662724) and a warm welcome awaits you at the Church.
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The Parish Church of All Saints’, Rockwell Green
All Saints’ Church stands close to the traffic lights in Rockwell Green. The friendly congregation will make you welcome at any of the services. The main Sunday service is Parish Communion at 9.30am. Sunday Club for children of all ages meets in the Lang Room next door at 9.30am on the first two Sundays of each month. On the third Sunday the service is Family Communion at 9.30am. The pensioners’ group – known as “Recycled Teenagers – meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 2.30pm. The Vicar, the Revd Christopher Rowley (day off Monday) can be contacted on 01823-662742 or by email: christopherrowley@uwclu.com to arrange Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals You can also book the recently refurbished Lang Room (church hall) for adult education and small social functions (Tel. 01823-662742).
King’s Church Wellington.
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between us and helps build great friendships. In recent years, in addition to supporting local children and families and working with all the local schools, we have also established an Orphans’ Feeding Programme and Academy in Kenya, offering food, shelter, education and medical help to vulnerable children and desperate families affected by HIV and AIDS. Further information, photographs and video of King’s Church activities and events is available online at www.kcwellington.org Feel free to visit us or give us a call for more information. Pastors Mark & Julie Morse, King’s Church (01823) 665622
Rockwell Green Christian Centre
We are a community based church, that has members from all christian traditions and none, and aim to make chrisitanity accessible to all. We meet on a Sunday morning at 10.30am for a time of celebration, which is varied, exciting, informal and relevant to all ages. Our coffee morning is on each Thursday at 10.30am when folks from ‘The Green’ come and chat over good coffee & food. We work closely with the other christian churches in the town to share God’s love with any we can reach. A number in our church are involved with Wellington Street Pastors, and we have strong links with our local Primary School. We have strong links also with churches and relief work in Southern Africa. Our community work includes helping with Besom projects (a national charity for the relief of hardship & suffering), and providing crisis boxes to the very needy as directed by the social care system. Pop in to find out how the christian message is real & relevant in the crazy, uncertain world we live in. You are assured of a warm welcome. Church Phone no 669406 or Pastor Bob House on 01823 665290 or email: bobh.house@ googlemail. Visit our website at www.rgcf.co.uk to get further information.
St. John Fisher Catholic Church
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other church of St. Richard at Wiveliscombe, the congregation totalling 135 attend Sunday Mass at St. John Fisher at 11.15am. and St. Richard at 9am. The community is very active, with a Parish Pastoral Council, an occasional open Parish Forum and groups covering bible study, Rosary prayer, parish visiting team, outreach, and much else, with special talks from time to time. Visitors always find a warm welcome; do be in touch on 01823 662283 or e.mail Revd. Fr Vincent Curtis on p.stjohnfisher@btinternet.com Website: www.our-parish.org
The United Reformed Church
Fore Street, Wellington. A large traditional stone building to be found in Fore Street diagonally opposite Perrys hardware shop. There is wheelchair access from Squirrel Court. The church has been modernised internally to provide a warm and welcoming worship area at the front, and a hall at the rear with wheelchair access and modern catering facilities all available for church and community activities. The old Sunday school rooms at the side have been converted into social housing looking out onto the church lawn. The church runs a regular monthly Saturday morning brunch at affordable prices open to the public. Sunday services – 10.30am every week Christmas and carol services as announced in the local press. Other services including weddings by arrangement. See the church notice board for other activities. Everyone is welcome. For further information please feel free to contact: Janet Disney (Treasurer and Hall Lettings) – 01823 666590 or Andrew Harvey (Secretary) – 01823 672244 email: redhill. farm@btinternet.com
Society of Friends.
Lying behind the Friends Meeting House In Wellington High Street is a beautiful tranquil garden. It is the old Quaker burial ground, now no longer used for burials, that was developed as a Peace Garden by the Quakers, much helped by the Wellington in Bloom Committee. It is open to all from dawn to dusk and is approached through a passage way next to One Stop and through the gates at the side of the Quaker Meeting House. The peaceful atmosphere of this old garden makes a welcome oasis in the centre of our busy town. For more information on the Wellington Society of Friends call Mrs Marian Dawson on 01823 665855.
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Ever since its foundation in 1804, the Bible Society has sought to provide Bibles for people in their own language. The World has over 7000 different languages. 4000 languages still have no translation. Even when translations are available, many people in poorer countries cannot always afford them. Therefore, local branches raise funds. In 2008 Wellington raised £930 for Bibles in Ghana and £1400 in 2009 for Bibles in Nepal. In 2010 £750 has already been raised for Bibles in Vietnam. A Vietnam Evening will be held in September and 2011 marked the 400th Anniversary of the introduction of the King James Bible in all parish churches. For further information contact Secretary: David Brown (664843) The Songs of Praise will take place on Sunday 10th October at 6.30pm at Wellington Methodist Church.
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Christian Care for One World (CCOW) is a local ecumenical group that was formed in 2007 to raise awareness in the area of Wellington and its surrounding villages, of Peace, Justice and the Integrity of Creation – that is, caring for each other and the world that we live in. The group meets in venues in the town periodically to discuss and plan ways of raising awareness for specific issues. It also initiates and takes part in activities that are aimed at raising awareness through engaging directly with the public and through campaigning. All people who have concern for the above issues are welcome at meetings whether they are members of any Church or of none at all. Details of meetings and activities can be obtained from the CCOW Convenor: David Dufour on 01823 666633.
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Moderator: John Salter salters@talktalk.net 01823 669043 mantlestreet@sky.com 01823 667456 Hon. Secretary: Isabel Ward Hon. Treasurer: Christine Salter salters@tsaltalk.net 01823 669043 Our purpose is to work together as Christians for the benefit of our community: to respect and share with others the richness of each church’s tradition and to give God the glory in our worship.
LIST OF MINISTERS / PRINCIPAL CONTACTS BAPTIST CHURCH South Street Rev. Sam Griffiths, Church Office 01823 663713 Email: pastor@wbchurch.biz CHURCH OF ENGLAND St John the Baptist Parish Church - currently vacant Administrator: Sheila Cross (Parish Office) 01823 665254 HOLYWELL GROUP OF PARISHES All Saints Rockwell Green, Sampford Arundel & Thorne St Margaret Revd. Christopher Rowley 01823 662742 Email: christopehrrowley@uwclu.com EAST GROUP OF PARISHES Nynehead, West Buckland, Langford Budville, Bradford on Tone, Runnington Revd Alan Ellacott 01823 669824 Email: rev.aellacott969@btinternet.com ASHBRITTLE GROUP Ashbrittle, with Greenham, Bathealton, Kittisford & Stawley Revd Martin Perry 01823 665803 Email: bask4faith@yahoo.co.uk KING’S CHURCH Unit 6 Sylvan Road, Wellington Pastors Mark & Julie Morse 01823 665622 Church Office Email: juliemorse@kcwellington.org
METHODIST CHURCH Waterloo Road Revd. Frieder Kreschnak 01823 662724 Email: f.kreschnak@btinternet.com MILLWAY EVANGELICAL CHURCH North Street Mrs K. Warren 01823 662573 ROCKWELL GREEN CHRISTIAN CENTRE Mr Bob House 01823 665290 Email: bobh.house@googlemail ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Mantle Street Revd. Fr Vincent Curtis (Parish Office) 01823 662283 Email: p.stjohnfisher@btinternet.com SALVATION ARMY Gladstone Terrace c/o Major. Sue Camp-Richards, Taunton Citadel, South Street TA1 3AA 01823 274780 Society of Friends QUAKER MEETING HOUSE & PEACE GARDEN High Street, Wellington Mrs Marian Dawson 01823 665855 Bookings : Georgina 07505 840278 UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Fore Street Mr Andrew Harvey 01823 672244 Please refer to the church noticeboards for times of services. PA G E 2 1
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CHARITIES AND CLUBS Wellington Acoustic Music Club
Contact: Tony Woollard 660969 E-mail: Tony.Woollard@btinternet.com Meet 3rd Saturday every month at the Arts Centre 8.30 until 11.00 p.m. All styles and types of music, beginners to professionals perform or watch. All welcome.
Wellington Basins Volunteer Group
Wellington Basins are a Country Wildlife Site and provide a habitat for a range of fauna and flora. As well as being used by local schools for environmental studies it is a lovely area for walking and spotting the many species of birds that visit during the year, as well as the five different species of bat that can be seen at dusk during the summer months. The Wellington Basin Volunteer Group was formed in 2002 to improve the basins by clearing the land, repairing fences and seating and keeping in the two large ponds in good order. Fundraising events are held during the year to help with the cost of materials. If you are interested in helping with the work at the Basins, please ring the Chairman Terry Milton on 01823 662911
Wellington Bridge Circle meets at 7pm on Wednesdays at the WHERE Active Living Centre in North Street for a friendly game of social bridge. For more information please contact either Lloyd Jefferies on 01823 662159 or Bob Aldridge on 01823 271955. Wellington Camera Club
Formed in 1980, we are a friendly club who meet regularly at the New Science Block of Wellington School. This can be found off “Bulford”, by the entrance to Wellington School allweather playing pitch. We meet on Wednesdays at 7.30 for talks, competitions between ourselves and with other local clubs, talks and practical evenings. Camera enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are welcome. For the technical, we have members who use film cameras, a growing number who have changed to digital, (or maybe use both) and are moving into advanced audio-visual presentations, using computers and the school’s digital projector. Anyone interested in joining our club, (and we offer the first three meetings free of charge), should visit our website for more details or call our Chairman Tom Borg 652636.
Wellington Chess Club
The club has been running for many years and Chris Barratt has been the Secretary for over eight of those. They meet at Wellington School on Wednesday evenings from September to April each year, 7.30 p.m. start. They cater for all ages from 10 years upwards. Contact: Chris Barratt (Secretary) Tel: 01984 623670
Wellington Friends Group
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Wellington Gramophone Club
We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday each month from September to May at the Lodge Close Hall. We are very friendly and listen to mainly Classical music, presented by our own members with occasional guests, on Compact Discs on high quality equipment, with a break for coffee and a chat. We start at 7.30pm and finish before 10. Newcomers are welcome to come and listen before deciding whether to join. Either just come along or contact the Secretary Alan on 01823 652616 or Tony, the Chairman, on 01823 664172.
Hospital League of Friends
(Charity Number 284156) President: Mrs J. Meredith The League of Friends is a charity raising funds to provide some of the extras that make a visit to the newly re-furbished hospital for both in-patients and out-patients a more comfortable and pleasant experience. The League meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Community Hospital in Bulford and new members will be made most welcome. For further details please contact the Chairman - John Bailey, 32 Blackmoor Road Wellington Somerset TA21 8ED Telephone 01823 662732 email: jm.bailey@talktalk.net
Wellington Choral Society
The Society was formed in 1940. The present four part choir has around seventy members drawn from Wellington and the surrounding parishes. We are a mixed ability non-auditioned community choir. We are known for being a friendly and sociable society which extends a warm welcome to new members. Our repertoire is taken from classical choral music dating from the baroque to the present day. We perform our concerts in November and March in St John’s Church Wellington. Rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings at Wellington Methodist Church. www.wellingtonchoralsociety.org.uk 01823 400964
Wellington Community Centre
The centre was first built as a club 103 years ago, and was given to the people of wellington to use as a community centre by the British Legion. Wellington Community Centre Management Committee contact Secretary Jill Mitton for bookings. Phone number 01823 666233, email address wellingtoncomcentre@talktalk.net
Wellington Garden Club
The club was established in 1998 to further and promote the gardening knowledge of its members. The club organises lectures, discussions and demonstrations as well as visits to gardens and similar sites to observe gardening in practice. Meetings are usually held on the third Tueday of each month (except July, August & December) at 7.30pm in Lodge Hall, Lodge Close and include a lecture on gardening or a related topic, together with plant, magazine and book sales and a rattle. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in gardening. New members or occasional visitors are welcome to come along to any meeting. For more details phone 662068 or 662088
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Our 100 year old Society currently has a committee of about 12 people whose aim is to organise the annual Summer and smaller Spring Flower Shows. We are always looking for new committee members who are keen to help with running the Shows. Sheena Page E-mail: pagelang@lineone.net
Girlguiding UK is the United Kingdom’s largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women, with around half a million members. The aim of Girlguiding is to help girls and young women develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world. In Somerset we have almost 4500 members enjoying Girlguiding activities every week and nationally we are a growing organisation with one new member joining every hour. Why not find out what we have on offer in the Wellington area by phoning Shirley on 01823 601347 please visit www.tauntonwestdistrictguiding.btck.co.uk Wellington Group of Friends
aims to help people make friends in Wellington and the surrounding area. Ideal for singles, the ready-made ‘group of friends’ is keen to hear from anyone needing some company after separation, divorce, illness, or bereavement, from anyone new to the area who is looking to find their feet and to get out and meet people, and from anyone just finding themselves a bit on their own or feeling bored. If your life is just “work-telly-sleep” and you’d like to have something more interesting to do, please email us today at sa4871@eclipse. co.uk and we’ll get you started.
10Radio broadcasts on 105.3fm with local news, events
and music for the area around Wellington. And as we are run by the community, you can get involved. Just get in touch! www.10radio.org”
LIBRANS were founded in October 1981,
the name being chosen after the Zodiac sign LIBRA, when the group first met. The purpose of the organisation is to meet people, have speakers and at the same time raise money for local charities. Since 1981 over £21,000 has been raised. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Northfield Centre, Lodge Close. More information can be obtained from Dot Bailey on 01823 663516 or Ada Elder on 01823 669499.
The Labrador Rescue Trust
CAN YOU OFFER A LABRADOR A LOVING HOME? PERHAPS FOSTER ONE FOR ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING? DO YOU HAVE A LABRADOR YOU CAN NO LONGER KEEP? The Labrador Rescue Trust has been helping Labradors in need for over 20 years and currently helps between 600-700 dogs a year in the South West. For more information please contact your local volunteer: Sheila Pratt on 01278 685815 or email sheila.pratt@labrador-rescue.com. www.labrador-rescue.com Registered Charity No: 1088198 Rescue and Rehoming of Labradors
Wellington Majorettes
We meet at Wellington Community Centre, White Hart Lane, on Friday evenings at 5.30pm - 7pm. We are currently looking to expand our troupe and band and are looking for anyone over 4 years old, male or female, child or adult. Louise Brierley, 8 Lillebonne Close,Wellington, Som-
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Wellington Women’s Institute
The recently formed Wellington branch of the Women’s Institute mmets on the third Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. If you are interested in joining us call Karen on 07773 350459 or email: info@wellingtonwi.org.uk
Somerset Red Arrows Majorettes
We meet at St.John’s School, Wellington on Monday evenings from 6.30pm to 8pm. We are currently looking for new girls to join the troupe. Please phone Elsie on 01823 667902 for more info.
The ManKind Initiative
The ManKind Initiative is a charity providing help and information to male victims of domestic abuse or domestic violence. Our helpline is manned by trained people who give information and support on all aspects of domestic abuse including reporting incidents, police procedures, housing, benefits and injunctions. We refer people to refuges, local authorities and other support services where appropriate. Email address: admin@mankind.org.uk Web address: www.mankind.org.uk Helpline number: 01823 334 244 Opening hours: Monday - Friday 10am to 4pm & 7pm to 9pm. Flook House, Belvedere Road, Taunton, Somerset.
Wellington Royal Naval Fellowship
Meets every first wednesday (except August). Where: 20.00 - 21.00 upstairs at the Conservative Club in Wellington High Street. For Felllowship, charitable work and dit spinning for ex RN and RM personnel with Annual Trafalgar Night Dinner. Contact: Chairman Frank Figg 01823 662597
Ladies’ Probus is a friendship club. Originally a forum for
the wives of Probus members, it now includes all business and professional ladies. We welcome enquiries. Julie Morton 01823 661996 junomorton@waitrose.com
On Your Bike is a local charitable social enterprise that
trains and employs the underprivileged to help recycle bikes we are donated and resell them at affordable prices. We also offer a bike Repair Service at our workshop at 7B Ryland’s Business Park, Bagley Road, Wellington or a Mobile Service to come to you. Through the funds we have raised (and sales of recycled bikes) we have been able to train (to UK National Standards) a number of individuals and recycle over 1000 bikes! Always welcome, at OYB - Volunteers, Donations (bikes or funds) and any Repairs – all makes and models. Please call 07796 800 311 or Email cycle@on-your-bike.org Web www.On-Your-Bike.org.
Rockwell Green Pensioners
Meet at Rockwell Green Village Hall fortnightly on a Thursday evening 7 – 9pm. With speakers, entertainment and visits. Anybody welcome. For more information ring: Chairman Gordon Perry 01823 663007
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Monument Probus Club.
Founded 1993 Membership 45. Meet at 10.30am on the 1st Thursday of each month at The Martlet, Langford Budville. The Club can be contacted through their secretary Tony Hull, at 12 Immenstadt Drive, Wellington TA21 9PT. Peter Walter, at Eastbrook, Burlescombe, Tiverton, EX16 7JT Tel. 01823 672545; or by e-mail: pwalter@talk21.com
Wellington Probus Club
The object of the Wellington Probus Club is to promote fellowship and relaxation for members, and where appropriate, Ladies and Friends. We also have outings, a residential Spring Break, an Annual Lunch and a pre Christmas drinks and buffet party. Membership is open to retired professional and/or businessmen. Monthly meetings are held at the Wellington Rugby Club on the third Thursday of the month at 10.30am Contact: Mr William Copley on 01823 662849
Sampford Arundel Womens Institute
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of month. When & Where: 7.30pm at Sampford Arundel Village Hall. Allows women of all ages to enjoy a wide range of shared activities at local county and national level. Opportunities to debate & promote issues which affect the quality of life for everyone. Contact: Mrs Heather Cook (Secretary) 72 Sylvan Road, Wellington.
Rotary International
Rotary is a worldwide organisation of like minded men and women from all walks of life who enjoy fellowship and helping those who are in need. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. There are 33,000 Rotary clubs with more than 1.2 million members in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Clubs are non-political, non-religious, and open to all cultures, races, gender and creeds. Rotarians are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and aim to eradicate polio under the motto Service above Self. They also enjoy themselves. Wellington has two Rotary Clubs, that of Wellington which meets on a Monday lunchtime and has recently celebrated its 59th anniversary and the new Rotary Club of Wellington District. For more information contact: Rotary Club of Wellington meets Monday lunchtimes (12.45 to 2.00pm) at the Beambridge Hotel. Contact: John Campkin on 01823 663370 or Secretary Richard Coupe 01823 663048 or email rotary@richardcoupe.co.uk Rotary Club of Wellington District meets Monday Evenings (7.00 to 8.00pm) at the Beambridge Hotel Contact: Secretary Symon Jeffrey Tel: Wk: 01823 667799 or Mb: 07971 780920 Email: symon.jeffrey@wilkie.co.uk • Websites: www.rotary.org, www.ribi.org, www.rotaryd1200. co.uk, www.wellington.rotary1200.org
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Samaritans come from all walks of life and across a broad age range. We work in a peaceful environment providing people in distress with confidential emotional support including by phone, email and face to face. We also support each other - no volunteer works alone. The service is 24/7 but the hours are divided into shifts of no more than five hours, including at night. Joining Samaritans is a life-changing experience. Interested? Please call 01823 289456 or write to Samaritans, 16 Wood Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1UN for an application pack. We look forward to welcoming you.
1st Wellington Scouts is a very family and community centred Scout Group that provides extensive adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for its 165 members, aged 6-18. Internationally, the Group is linked with the 648 Campelos Scouts of Portugal and together we enjoy experiences as part of an international movement with over 28 million young people from 216 countries. We offer numerous challenging opportunities which include Ten Tors and DofE. The group has its own kayaks, canoes, climbing wall, water zorbing and archery equipment. Based in our own modern HQ at 6 Fore Street in the very centre of Town we also have our own minibus so we can easily get out and about. We also have a 40 acres campsite with extensive and modern facilities locally. We welcome new members, please be assured we give all young people and their families a very warm welcome. For further information please contact: Group Scout Leader Steve Altria on 01823 666295. Wellington Silver Band
A friendly fourth-section band who enjoy playing a wide range of music. Around 20-strong we play at a diverse range of venues: large charity concerts, fetes, parks, carolling and more. Any brass (or percussion!) players, at any level, are welcome to join our practices. We meet at 7.30pm every Tuesday in the bandroom (at the end of the alley next to Tim Potter’s in Fore St). Alternatively you might like to contact one of the following members: Nick Gilding 662178, Davina Greenshields 665821, Sharon Cheshire 665829.
Somerset Singles
It’s not easy finding time to enjoy a good social life in the busy times we live in, but an innovative and exciting organisation has come up with the answer. Somerset Singles provides a ready made calendar of social events for people to enjoy. There’s a whole selection of restaurant meals and dinner dances, recently with a Retro 1950’s Themed Evening at The Meryan Hotel at Bishop’s Hull and New York Style Singles Speed Dating at a country hotel near Wellington. Looking for love? All the social events are a great way for people to make new friends and even find true love. Over the years, Somerset Singles has helped a large number of people find that special someone, and there have been numerous marriages. It does everyone good to get out from in front of the TV! Single and looking for quality social events and nice people to go out with? Please get in touch! Telephone: 07986 462493. E-mail: sa4871@eclipse.co.uk
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tivities in the Wellington and Taunton area - including dining out at restaurants and pubs, parties, dances, themed events, walks, and outdoor activities - recently holding a dinner party and music quiz at Bindon House Country Hotel, Chinese and Indian dinners in Wellington, a skittles evening at the White Horse at Bradford on Tone, quad biking at Cullompton’s Quad World, cider tasting at Sheppy’s Cider, and a walk on Exmoor, plus a weekend coach trip to France. Escape the doom and gloom with Somerset Social Group and put some fun in your life! Everyone welcome. The more the merrier! Contact Cathy on 08456 121 772. Web site www.somersetsocialgroup.com Email info@somersetsocialgroup.com
Wellington and District Townswomen’s Guild
Transition Town Wellington
Wellington Tangent Club.
The Transition Movement is a communityled initiative that aims to move us from an oil dependent culture to a more self-reliant, low carbon economy; ordinary people actively building positive change, respecting the environment, encouraging local communities to be less dependent on the global economy. In Wellington we are working to build resilience in our community to prepare ourselves for when climate change affects our environment and oil becomes both scarcer and much more expensive. Join us at 7.30 on the second Monday of each month in the Quaker Meeting House (next to the Post Office); email: kate. holloway@talk21.com.
Somerset Speakers Club
www.somersetspeakers.org.uk • Facebook Page: https://www. facebook.com/pages/The-Devon-Somerset-Speakers-Club
Wellington Stroke Club
Charity no. 298494 Affiliated to the Stroke Association , we offer: The chance to meet others with similar problems. • Time out from home • Help to improve mobility or speech to give confidence and encouragement. To give carers the opportunity to have time to themselves. Volunteer helpers always needed. Contact: John Angus Tel: 01823 663014.
St John Ambulance
Contact Details; St John Ambulance Headquarters, Victoria Street, Wellington, TA21 8HR 01823 661444 Description; St John Ambulance volunteers meet weekly to train, develop their first aid skills which are used in the local community and other parts of Somerset.Where ard when; St John Ambulance Headquarters Tuesday 7.30 - 9.30 pm.
Badgers
Contact Details; St John Ambulance Headquarters, Victoria Street, Wellington, TA21 8HR 01823 661444 Description; Badgers are part of St John Ambulance and offer activities for children ages 5 - 10 years old. Badgers work on badges, play games, go on trips and to camp. Where ard when; St John Ambulance Headquarters Monday 6 to 7.30pm.
St John Ambulance Cadets
Contact Details; St John Ambulance Headquarters, Victoria Street, Wellington, TA21 8HR 01823 661444 Description; Cadets are young people aged from 10 18 they learn first aid skills, complete badge subjects, become leaders, play games, go on trips and to camp. Where ard when; St John Ambulance Headquarters Thursday 7 - 9pm.
The Wellington and District Townswomen’s guild is part of the National Townwomen’s Guild movement which was formed in 1929 after women were first given the vote in 1928 as a result of the Suffragette movement. We are a friendly group of about 30 members who meet regularly on the first Tuesday of each month at Lodge Close at 7.30pm. We have a friendship/craft group that works to support Smile International, a social studies group that offers lively discussions on a wide range of topics and a luncheon club. New members are always made welcome. For further details contact Mrs Penny Rood, Tel 01823 669658 or visit the website www.townswomen.org.uk. Tangent is a social networking organisation for ladies aged over 45, primarily intended for former members of Ladies Circle. It is part of the Round Table Family. For more information ring Sue Fasey on 663342
Wellington Toy Library
Wellington Toy Library is run entirely by volunteers. We lend out toys for children from birth to school age. We provide good quality toys which expand a childs imagination. We open twice a month on the second Saturday at Wellington Toy Library c/o The Friends Meeting House, High Street, Wellington TA21 8RA Contact: Bridget Hodges 01823 664010
W.A.G. Wellington Action Group For Dogs
We are a group of dog owners in Wellington who work with the community to promote responsible dog ownership in Wellington and surrounding areas. Contact: Lyn Partridge-Webber 01823 662 832 www.wellingtonactiongroup.co.uk Our motto is “pick up the poo we are watching you” and we have a hard hitting poster which we display at various locations. If you would like a poster please let us know.
WHERE
West Country Health Education & Research Enterprise, Northfield Centre, Wellington TA21 8LY Contact: Mrs Barbara Ford. Tel: 01823 665896 A registered charity, WHERE enables its users to maintain their independence by organising a variety of activities each week. These include, art classes, Tai Chi, computer classes, tea dances, race nights and quiz nights. There is also a cafe, lunch club and breakfast club on various days of the week. The activities at WHERE are held at both the Northfield Centre and the Active Living Centre (opposite the fire station).
Wellington and District U3A
Wellington U3A is part of a nationwide organisation and provides a wide range of educational, leisure and creative activities on a regular basis at minimal cost. Members are usually retired or no longer in full-time employment. The days and times of the various interest groups are listed in our Annual Programme which is available from the library in Wellington. Monthly General Meetings held at the Rugby Club, Corams Lane, Wellington on the first Monday of each month. No meeting in August and the March meeting is the Annual Lunch at a different venue. Meetings start with coffee from 10.15 and the meeting starts at 10.40am Contact: Mrs C Bishop (Secretary) 01823 667619
Somerset Wildlife Trust
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scapes’ to help wildlife become more robust in the face of climate change. The Trust protects rare and threatened species – from the otter and dormouse to the large blue butterfly and green winged orchid. We manage around 80 diverse nature reserves covering 4,000 acres, work with farmers, landowners, government and businesses, inspire thousands of children through school visits, family events and the Wildlife Watch club and campaign for wildlife and the natural environment in Somerset. Somerset Wildlife Trust relies almost entirely on voluntary income. Please support us by becoming a member for as little as £2.50 a month. Go to www.somersetwildlife.org and join on line or phone 01823 652400
Wellington Inner Wheel
For partners and relatives of current or past Rotarians. Contact Sue Vallance 663232 for more information.
Wellington 41 Club
41 Club is is the more commonly used and shorter name for The Association of Ex-Round Tablers’ Clubs a social networking organisation for ex RT men aged over 40 . For more information call Ken Atherton on 663965.
Wimbleball Sailability
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Inspire Hope Today
Is a Wellington based Registered Charity whose aim is to reach out & support children and families in Wellington and the surrounding Villages. Our volunteer teams run a series of weekly Clubs, Activities, Events and Projects as well as working with Local Schools, having a positive impact on children and young people from birth through to adulthood. Our aim is to maintain a cohesive, engaged and inclusive community and through organised activities, become a meeting point to encourage social interaction for a range of age groups, to increase communication, develop relationships, build self esteem, help identify and work to realise personal potential and to heighten aspirations of local people. Everything we invest in is with a view to bringing positive change to our community. We are better known locally as King’s Church and are priviledged to have had a positive input into the lives of thousands of local people over the past 30 years. To support the work of our charity or to volunteer with one of our teams email life@kcwellington.org or call 01823 665622. www.kcwellington.org
Road Map to Success
Local Wellington author Roly Weaver has received wide aclaim from professional property investors for his recently published book
“Retire Early Retire Wealthy” “Your essential guide to Successful Property Investing”
The book explains how Roly became financially independent and was able to retire within six years of buying his first property. If you are worried about your pension but want to achieve the retirement that you desire and financial freedom join him on his One Day Workshop entitled: Roly is a Guest Speaker at the 50+show at London’s Olympia in July
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SPORTS CLUBS Sports Clubs in Wellington Blackdown Sea Angling Club
The club meets at the Dolphin Inn on the first Tuesday of each month and membership is open to all age groups, seniors £10 and juniors/oaps £5 per annum. The club holds regular monthly shore and boat league competitions. The club has now been in existence for over 35 years and has a membership of around 40 at the moment including one angler who has just been selected to fish for England at the world champs. Anyone wishing any further information can contact me, Alan Shepherd (Chairman) on 07912018910 or 01823664085
Rockwell Green Short Mat Bowls Club
We hold meetings every Wednesday and Sunday evenings at 7.00 pm at Rockwell Green Village Hall. Short mat bowls can be played by all ages, sexes and abilities. You will find a warm welcome if you would like to join us for a trial session. The game provides a good opportunity to socialise and exercise. Occasionally competitions are arranged with clubs in Somerset and Devon where the emphasis is on friendly participation and enjoyment. Interested? Then why not try a session? We are always pleased to see new faces. Phone Hugh Giles on 01823 662945
Wellington Cricket Club
Ground : Courtland Road Saturday League Teams 1st 11 Somerset Division WEPL 2nd. Division 3 Somerset League 3rd. Division 9 NW Somerset League (Some matches played at Wellington School)
Sunday sides play League & some friendly cricket Midweek fixtures on a friendly basis Under 11 & U 13 Youth Teams. Contact : Duncan Short, Chairman 01823 667325 Duncan.short@hotmail.co.uk.
Wellington Football Club
Senior football is based around two Saturday sides playing in both the Western League’s Division One (1st XI) and the Devon and Exeter League’s Division One (Reserves). There are two Sunday sides playing in the Taunton Sunday League and we offer women’s football through their Somerset County League. We run numerous youth sides for both boys and girls too. Pub games also feature. Our Clubhouse is available for hire at reasonable rates. For football matters contact: Colin Waller on 01823 667411 and for Clubhouse Reg Oxby 01823 665410
Wellington Bowling Club
Has been established for over 100 years. Situated in Corams Lane between the Sports Centre and the Rugby Club, we have an outdoor green with six well maintained rinks and a single indoor rink. During the summer, men’s and ladies’ teams compete in various leagues but, for the less competitive, there is a full programme of friendly matches. In the winter, the indoor green is used for league fixtures and roll ups. We have a pleasant clubhouse, with a well stocked bar and dance floor, where we enjoy an after match drink or one of our social evenings. Bowls is a sport to be enjoyed by all ages and there is a warm welcome for new members. For those who want to give the game a try, there is free coaching available with equipment provided. For more information: Contact Roger Peddle on 661370 or rogerdpeddle@hotmail.com
Wellington Bowmen
Welcome all interested in archery. During the summer we meet at Court Fields School on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. In winter, indoor shooting takes place at Wellington Rugby Club on Tuesday evenings, and outdoors at Court Fields School on Sunday afternoons, weather permitting. Coaching assistance is available for beginners and there is a strong junior membership. PA G E 2 7
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Croquet is a game of guile and skill, suitable for people of all ages. We play every day, weather permitting, at Oake Manor Golf Course and compete in league matches as far afield as Nailsea and Plymouth. We offer introductory games without obligation to those interested. Anne Woodford 01823 667299
Website:www.sportinwellington.co.uk/fencing Modern fencing has retained the basic aim of duelling - hitting your opponent without getting hit yourself! Many of the same rules still apply. Today’s fencers use lightweight blunted swords to play a game of skilful, physical chess. As one of the original modern Olympic sports, fencing rewards mental agility over power and size. Once you are strong enough to hold a sword for some time (9 to10 years), age is no limit - some of the British Veterans team are in their late seventies. Venue: Princess Royal Sports Complex,Wellington Junior School, South St, Wellington. 01823 668718
Wellington and District Sports Federation
Wellington Tennis Club
For further information come along on shooting days or Tel: 01823 442147 or 01823 444798 or visit the website: www.wellingtonbowmen.co.uk
Wellington Croquet Club
We are the umbrella body for all sport in the Wellington area and membership is open to all organised and bona fide sporting clubs whose base is within the accepted town boundaries and locality. We act as a forum for the development and progression of sport and leisure in the town with respect to facilities, club aspirations and youth based matters amongst other aspects. To find out more about the Federation please contact the Chairman Roger Nunn on 01823 652676.
Situated at the Court Drive end of the Wellington Playing Field, Wellington Tennis Club offers a range of junior coaching programmes, adult social and competitive tennis opportunities on 2 newly painted floodlit courts. DSC Coaching delivers our Wednesday, Saturday and school holiday coaching programmes. We also offer Cardio Tennis and host various adult and junior tournaments, too. Join or book a court at C&C Carpets for £6 an hour. Call Sue on 07795221159 for information
Wellington Rugby Football Club
The Athletic Ground, Corams Lane, Wellington, Somerset England, TA21 8LL Membership Secretary: Steve Rea 01823 660632 The club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays for training. New players always welcome. Dependent on fixtures, we play on Saturdays at 2:30pm. Wellington has three senior teams and several junior teams.
Wellington Squash Club and Racketball Club
Corams Lane, Wellington, Telephone 01823 666232 Wellington Squash and Racketball Club is a members club with two courts. Club night,open to all, is every Wednesday from 7.00pm. For more information and membership details contact: Roger Nunn at rogernunn7@ hotmail.co.uk or visit the website: wellingtonsquashandracketballclub.co.uk.
Wellington Junior Squash Club
Mini squash from 5 years every Saturday at the Wellington Sports centre. Junior Squash for ages 9 and upwards every Sunday at Wellington Squash Club. Contact: Andy Anderson on 01984 624022
Wellington Swimming Club
Trains at the Wellington Sports Centre, Corams Lane. For more information contact Di Pape on 07547792072 or www.wellingtonsc.org.uk
Wellington Swords Fencing Club
Contact: Jane Browne (Secretary) Tel: 01823 661598
Wellington Weavers Running Club
Wellington Weavers meet every Thursday at 7.30pm at the Wellington Sports Centre, Corams Lane, Wellington. Just need comfortable running wear and trainers. Contact : Simon Booth on 07939274347 E-mail: simonrickardbooth@hotmail.com
Wellington Wheelers
Likes to support cycling in all its forms. However most of the activities the club currently runs are aimed at touring cyclists with regular Sunday rides, Wednesday evening rides in the summer months and longer Audax rides. We also run a number of social events during the year which are attended by both cycling and non cycling members and their families. For more details contact: Phil Leavey (secretary) on 01823 672104 www.wellingtonwheelers.co.uk PA G E 2 9
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wellington police Policing in THE COMMUNITY Well another year has passed and I have now been at Wellington for nearly 2 years. I am continuing to enjoy my role here and have been impressed by the support I receive from the Town councillors and local community. There has been a change to the staff at Wellington over the past few months when we said goodbye to PCSO Scott Windsor who has moved onto Taunton. He has now been replaced by PCSO Natasha Shattock. Natasha is very excited to have joined our team and relishes the challenges that lie ahead in her new role as the Wellington East PCSO. She is now getting to know her community and is, of course, supported by PCSO’s Pearl Hine and Steve Hill. We also welcomed PC Hooper at Wellington at the end of last year and already he has done some excellent work building the relationship with our colleagues in Devon & Cornwall. We are so close to the border here and sharing our knowledge and intelligence has led to some good cross border operations targeting rural crime. Our Special Constables have also been assisting with this and have done 3 or 4 proactive operations, again with Devon & Cornwall Specials, working to support this initiative. The Enquiry office opening hours still remain the same, opening on a Monday from 1200hrs until 2000hrs. I would however like to reiterate that the police station is staffed 24 hours a day and response officers and the beat teams work out of here during that time. The district of Somerset West has set out its policing ambitions for 2013-2014 to reflect the priorities of the newly appointed PCC. The main points for us to consider is an increase in the overall monthly satisfaction rates for victims of crime and anti-social behaviour. We are striving to maintain our excellent
detection rate of 43% of all crime and to reduce overall crime. One of the PCC’s priorities is to tackle domestic and sexual violence particularly violence towards women and children. This is something that we take very seriously and deal positively with offenders of this type of crime wherever possible. PC Mick Dunn has worked hard to target drug crime in Wellington and over the past year has arrested people who were cultivating and producing their own cannabis (a class B controlled drug). He has had some good results and thereby reducing the number of drug related offences in our area. I have worked with our colleagues at Taunton Deane Licensing to ensure that the licensed premises in Wellington are adhering to their conditions and that their trade is not having an impact on crime. We are monitoring closely the late night refreshment locations and any failures are being reported and acted upon. Recently we conducted some checks with Trading Standards and were pleased to report that none of the premises visited failed the checks, which was a welcome result. As always Anti-Social Behaviour is high on our list of priorities across the force and here at Wellington. We have been working closely with housing authorities and local councils to assist wherever necessary and appropriate. Please continue to ring us , either directly to the PCSO’s or beat team, use the 101 number or 999 in emergencies, if you experience any incident that we should know about. On a final note, last year I attended my first Wellington Carnival on duty. Having not experienced any of the Somerset Carnivals before, I was very surprised at the community spirit that was out in force. It was a great event for everyone, families came out in droves and it was a pleasure to be a part of it. It was inspiring to see the town come together in support of everyone that put a huge amount of work into making it a successful event. As with everything in life, changes and challenges are put in our way but once again I hope that my team and I rise to this and continue to make the residents of Wellington feel safe and be safe. Sergeant Helen Boyd 01823 363942 PA G E 3 1
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TOWN TWINNING Wellington & District Twinning Association Wellington was first twinned with Lillebonne in Normandy in 1964. Lillebonne was already twinned with Immenstadt in Bavaria, and in 1984 we signed a twinning charter with Immenstadt, so linking the three towns together. The Duke of Wellington has historical links with Torres Vedras in Portugal, dating back to the Peninsula Wars, and we twinned with them in 1998. Twinning promotes friendship, understanding and cultural links between the three towns. Over the years thousands of young people have taken part in exchange visits to our twin towns and learnt something of their history and culture, as well as improving their language skills and having fun. As well as students’ visits, we have regular adult visits to and from all three towns. These are well supported, interesting and enjoyable and many people have formed lasting friendships over the years. Visits include trips to places of interest. From Lillebonne there are outings to places like Etretat, Deauville, Honfleur and Fecamp, or further away, to Rouen and Paris. In Portugal there are trips to places of historic interest, some lovely old towns,
and beautiful beaches. Immenstadt is in a wonderful part of Germany, with some glorious mountain scenery, lakes and rivers as well as towns like Augsburg, Lindau and Kempton. During the year the association has regular social events, which are important because they keep people in contact between visits. 2014 is the 50th and 30th Anniversaries of our twinning with Lillebonne and Immenstadt. Details of events will be published nearer the time.
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WELLINGTON IN BLOOM The aim of Wellington in Bloom Committee is to encourage the residents and retailers of Wellington to take responsibility for the quality of their local environment and make the town cleaner and greener. Wellington in Bloom has won the Portman Cup 5 times and the Gold Medal in South West in Bloom 6 times. Our dedicated committee represent the Town Council: Chamber of Trade: Pre-Schools and Schools: voluntary organisations: churches and charities and work in partnership with Transition town. We help maintain Nature Reserves, and develop community gardens. We are working more closely with Green Groups and other community projects. We shall continue enhancing the town with bulb planting/ and help the Parks team plant floral beds/ clearing paths/ removing graffiti/litter. PA G E 3 2
If you are concerned to care for our environment, why not join our team, for some good healthy spadework. Our Officers & new Committee for 2013: • Chairman: Isabel Ward • Vice Chair: Jenny Taylor • Secretary: Anna O’Donoghue • Treasurer: Ann Frances • Publicity: Simon Ratsey • Pre-Schools Liaison Officers: Cherry Hitchcock & Jenny Vickery & Stephanie Colman • Schools; Sue Adams • Committee: Eileen Dyde, Terry Milton, Tony Sumner, Val Vickery, John Morton • (ex officio). Councillor Bill Sparrow We meet monthly in the Bulford Community centre at the new time of 7.30 pm. Further details about dates and our activities from: Isabel Ward 667456: email: mantlestreet@sky.com
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WELLINGTON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION VISIONS OF THE FUTURE Wellington Business Association is here to represent, inform and help all Wellington businesses trading locally, nationally and internationally. We provide a focus for industry and commerce based in the Wellington area, offering a range of events and networking meetings, taking up issues on your behalf, and an information and advice sign-posting service. During the past year we have organised the Wellington Business Event, a number of networking events, heard speakers on a range of business topics, and contributed to the Neighbourhood Plan.
The Wellington Business Association keeps your business informed about local business news. It provides multiple opportunities for you to promote your business and services to the local business community through e-newsletter, mail shots, the website, event sponsorship and the WBA’s community. The Association is here to help you get your message out to a targeted and receptive audience.
The WBA actively encourages trading within the business community. As a WBA member your business can become part of a network with local businesses in the Wellington area. In addition to the listing in the business directory, the WBA We work with other groups and organisations portal allows you to create your individual and – such as Wellington Town and Taunton Deane company profile where you can interact with Borough Councils, and Somerset Chamber other members. Members are referred directly and by other membersand as and when specialists inWBA Couple, Family of Trade -Relate to ensure trained that businesses in the by the an enquiry for the service or product offered by Wellington area can prosper and develop, for Relationship Counselling, example through signposting you to the British the members is received. Chamber of Commerce andtherapy other local and and Young Mediation, Sex Persons Counselling Be part of an Association that has the interests regional business advice and funding services. of business at its heart and the views of which The WBA is the forum covering to discuss issues affecting are respected by decision-making bodies. your business and the area, and act a unified Wellington, Taunton &asother areas lobbying group to make those issues heard Contacts: Chair - Ian Stock, 01823 673245, at local, regional and national level. We have Vice Chair – Keith Wheatley – 07710 326698 made successful representation on a number of www.relationshipsomersetcounselling.co.uk planning issue affecting Wellington.
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FRIENDS OF WELLINGTON PARK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The “Friends” were established in 2001 at the behest of Taunton Deane Borough Council who were to receive Lottery funding for the refurbishment of our Edwardian Park. One of the major conditions for the grant was the establishment of an elected group of members of the public who were prepared to oversee and organise interests in the park. The “Friends of Wellington Park” was elected with a constitution, committee members and bank account. The public were asked to become members and they have been the backbone of the group since then, supporting events and paying annual subscriptions. There has been an annual May Day Event since the “Friends” were formed in 2001. They organise and present 12 weeks of musical entertainment every Sunday afternoon in the Park from June until the end of August. Music starts at 2.30 and finishes at 4.30 with a short interval. On many of the Sundays a tree trail is also available during the interval when the public can learn more about the special trees that are planted. Refreshments are available and also a small gazebo for the children to do colouring, read books and other
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interests. Information leaflets are available and, of course, membership forms should you wish to join us. We could not provide a May Day Event without the membership subscriptions and this is a family day when all the charities benefit from support and the youth groups are seen doing a magnificent job in keeping the children entertained. The Executive Committee of the “Friends” is only a small group but even though membership is over 80 it needs to be even larger. Although we fundraise, it is necessary to support Council grants to the best of our ability. We are constantl;y upgrading our equipment, chairs, gazebos etc. to make sure that the public enjoy their visits on a Sunday afternoon. Membership is Single £5 – Couple/Joint £7.50 and Family £10 per annum. You will receive at least two newsletters a year and an invitation to our social events but mainly you will be supporting the preservation of your award winning Park, Green Flag and much coveted Heritage Award. For more information on joining the Friends of Wellington Park please telephone 01823 356362
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Summer Entertainment in Wellington Park every Sunday from 2.30 - 4.30pm FREE entry 29th June – Armed Forces Day – 10am Wellington Park
JULY 2013
Summer Entertainment in Wellington Park every Sunday from 2.30 - 4.30pm FREE entry 6 July Amici Summer Concert at The Parish Church 14th July – Wellington 10K
AUGUST 2013
Summer Entertainment in Wellington Park every Sunday from 2.30 - 4.30pm FREE entry 31st August Autumn Flower Show 1.45 - 5.00pm in Wellington School (Alan Rogers Centre)
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7th September - Wellington Food Fair in Wellington Town Centre 10.00 - 3.00pm 28th September – Wellington Carnival
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25th October Gala Poppy Concert at Wellington School 28th October - 10th November - Poppy Fortnight
NOVEMBER 2013
5th November – Wellington Rugby Club Fireworks Display 10th November – Remembrance Sunday. Parade and wreath laying ceremony in Wellington Park 11th November – 11.00am Two minutes silence in Town Centre 30th Nov – Switch on Christmas Lights – High Street
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2nd - 14th from 6.00 - 8.00pm Rotary “Father Christmas” street collection An opportunity for children to see Father Christmas and help support local charities.
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Spring Flower Show - date to be confirmed
MAY 2014
Bank Holiday - Fete in the Park
JUNE 2014
Wellington Hospital League of Friends Fete in Wellington Junior School (date to be confirmed)
Regular meetings at a glance • Wellington Farmers Market - Every first and third Saturday in the Scout Hall, Bulford Car Park • WellingtonTown Council Meetings - The first Monday of every month in the United Reformed Church commencing 7pm.
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Taunton Concert Band Old Hickory Bizzie Boo Lazy River Kingsbury Episcopi Band
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Prize winning concert band Established Country & Blues Band Line Dancing Easy listening jazz very popular
Country music Talented local band New this year - easy listening 60’s music
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Peter Palmer and Pals Yorkie Sapphire Deane Big Band
Something old and something new Wide variety of popular music Wellington Group Glenn Miller & other ageless classics
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According to the Wellington Weekly of 1887 “this year has witnessed the revival of the Guy Fawkes celebrations. -in fact it is stated it is 27yrs since anything like the celebrations of Friday last was witnessed in Wellington” It goes on to outline the events of Friday 4th November 1887. “Friday being an early closing evening with shopkeepers and Saturday a late one. In accordance with instructions issued by the committee, those who intended to take part in the carnival assembled near Shute Leigh to form the procession” this was recorded as the chief feature of the evening. There were Masqueraders and torch bearers, lead by the town band, as the procession passed crowds of sightseers along the route. Details of individual entries are given and the procession ended with a lighted tar barrel as was the custom at several Carnivals of the day. Other barrels were burned followed by a discharge of fireworks and cannon, fires were also lit opposite the Eight Bells and at other areas in town but in each case the “bonfire boys” ensured no damage was caused to property. The events carried on into the late hours despite the RAIN. Although a carnival had not been held in the town for a long time, a carnival was planned for December 15th 1922 in aid of funds for the cottage hospital. It began with a shop window competition, and almost every shop in the town before the carnival were decorated to a very high standard, which made judging very difficult. The first prize went to Mr Ayliffes shop window (now the Co-Op in Fore Street); one of his windows was occupied by eight lady members of his staff dressed in Japanese dresses amidst flowering shrubs and sat down in Japanese fashion to a Japanese tea. The carnival itself began from Wellesley Park at 7pm. The procession consisted of 250 torch bearers, 16 tableaux in Class 1, 14 comic, many decorated motors and trade turn outs, large parties on foot, 50 pedestrians in fancy dress, decorated cycles, The Wellington Town Brand were in a large char-a-banc, and a number of jazz bands on foot. Altogether, the procession was about 3/4 of a mile long. After a twenty year gap the Carnival was restarted in 1950 but there was another gap when no carnival was PA G E 3 8
held between 1954-1960. From 1960 to 1970 it is believed the Town band took charge of organising and running the Carnival but in the spring of 1971 admitted it was too great an undertaking for them to continue. At this time another name came into save the day as John Nash and some fellow supporters took charge of events and helped advise Josephine Chave in later years. Mrs Chave has been involved in Wellington Carnival for 32 years; she as acted as marshal, catering , catering assistant and entertainments officer and is now President of the Committee. . In 1987 the carnival route was changed to omit North Street and Longforth Road. Although today’s carnival seems on the surface very similar to the carnival procession of yesteryear, the organisation is very different. The carnival held every September is organised by the Wellington Carnival Committee - they plan the carnival which will not only contain entrants from the town, but from other local towns who compete for cups and trophies. Each town on the circuit (South Somerset Federation consists of Wellington, Chard, Ilminster, and Taunton) has its turn playing host, and all monies made by each town is distributed to local charities and groups For entry forms or more information about being involved in the Carnival Committee contact: Chairperson ~ Dave Rylatt Email - chair@wellingtoncarnival.org.uk
55 Wellesley Park, Wellington, TA21 8QD Tel - 01823 662198 Wellington Carnival 2013 is during the evening of 28th September
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PERFORMING ARTS The Arts in Wellington Wellesley Cinema, Mantle Street, Wellington. The Wellesley was built in 1937, it is in the traditional Art Deco style of that period, the auditorium seats 400 people on two levels, 250 downstairs “STALLS” and 150 upstairs “CIRCLE” which has raked stadium seating, and provides a little more comfort and greater leg-room. Many improvements have been carried out in recent times, including the installation of brand new Multi Media projection equipment which now allows us to screen films in many formats, 35mm, DVD and video. We can utilize all modern games consoles for private bookings. We have also installed an induction loop system in the circle area, all as part of our policy of continuous upgrading. Disabled Access - The recent provision of a lift gives access to the main foyer, refreshment kiosk, stalls and a unisex toilet. Please call ahead if wheelchair assistance is required. Parking is available, on street, just outside the theatre. There is in addition a pay and display car park just 300 metres away To book call 01823 666668, or online : wellesleycinema. co.uk for programme details and online booking
association (see below) and there are many more guest artists and events during the year. Members enjoy an active social life and the opportunity to pursue and develop their interests and skills in all aspects of the arts: performing - acting, singing, dancing or music; visual arts - painting, craft work, set design and costume making; practical aspects – including administration, stage management, sound, lighting and special effects. The following are the different societies within the association.
Wellington Arts Association The WAA provides a varied prog ramme of arts and entertainment to the people of Wellington at the Arts Centre, the Wellesley Theatre or ‘on tour’ at other local venues. Regular events are staged by the societies which form part of the
Wellington Operatic Society The Operatic Society is active all year round, staging two regular productions each year. Each May they stage a musical at the Wellesley Theatre, as well as a cabaret show of their own devising each autumn at the Arts Centre.
In addition, the Operatic Society provide entertainment to other organisations and at other local events as part of their year round touring programme. The Wellington Pantomime Group In January 1975 the first Pantomime, Dick Whittington was staged at the Arts Centre. The group continued with an annual pantomime at the Arts Centre until 1978. The early shows had no real budget and funds were raised by a sponsored walk on the Quantocks - thank goodness things have changed! The first four pantomimes were played to full houses so in 1979 the group took the plunge and moved to the Wellesley Cinema. PA G E 3 9
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Since then the group has continued to grow and with it their reputation. These days the group performs a minimum of seven shows, three of those on a Saturday! and regularly wins awards - most recently garnering 7 from the SFD, for their 2013 production of “Alice in Wonderland. Genesis Youth Theatre Group The Genesis Youth Theatre Group was founded in Wellington in March 1996 with the purpose of introducing young people to all aspects of the performing arts. In the past they have performed hit plays, musicals and cabarets including Kes, Sparkleshark, Bugsy Malone and Genesis Showcases; performed as part of the Brewhouse Theatre’s ‘Fully Charged’ Festival and Somerset Fellowship of Drama’s Youth Festival; as well as writing and
performing ‘Think Twice’ – a highly-acclaimed and specially commissioned drugs awareness play which toured various schools and youth organisations in the South West. The group also took part in a National Film Project in association with First Light Films, UK Film Council and Somerset Film and Video. These days the group aims to stage 2 or 3 performances each year. Members have the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of staging a production including performing, marketing, lighting, sound, make-up, costume and stage management through a variety of workshops. The group has a walking entry in the Wellington and Taunton Carnival each year to promote the shows they are about to stage and has won several carnival prizes. The group meet between 7pm and 9pm on every Wednesday evening during the school term time. Due
to popular demand, attendance is limited to 20, so please e-mail the group’s Secretary for information about joining the waiting list. genesis@w-a-a.co.uk The Civic Players The Civic Players is the drama wing of the Wellington Arts Association and have existed for over 60 years. In recent times they have concentrated on presenting light comedy and farce but are looking to extend the variety of productions that they are able to offer the local play-going public. With a small revamp of the profile of the group they are branding themselves as The Wellington Theatre Company and will look to provide more opportunities each year to be in, and watch, good quality popular plays in Wellington from all genres. As such they will reinvigorate the group with a production of ‘Calendar Girls’ in
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in 2013, with more well known and challenging opportunities ahead. We are always looking for new talent both on and back stage, so do visit our website at www.w-a-a.co.uk. Spectrum Arts and Crafts Spectrum forms the art & craft section of the WAA. Members meet at the Arts Centre every Monday between 2pm and 4.30pm. Talks, demonstrations and workshops are arranged occasionally, and visitors are always welcome. Spectrum holds an annual exhibition at the Arts Centre during the third week of July. The Critics Club Bar The Critics Club is the Wellington Arts Association’s in-house bar. The Critics Club bar offers members a pleasant environment to go and enjoy a drink and a chat of an evening. The bar is fully stocked with a wide range of popular alcoholic and soft drinks, as well as offering tea, coffee and hot chocolate”. to “One Cotleigh Breweries real ale, and another guest ale are always on tap, one usually being the monthly special. The bar is open every evening from 8:30pm, providing would-be members with an ideal opportunity to come and find out more about what goes on at the Arts Centre. To find out more, visit our website at
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Places to visit in Wellington Wellington Park is one of the most enjoyable attractions. Set on a compact site occupying just 4.5 acres it is within ten minutes easy walking distance from the town centre. The park is open daily from 8.00am to dusk. The park was a gift from the much respected Quaker Fox family to the town. The family were the town’s main employer for many years, providing jobs to over a thousand people in their textile manufacturing, wool and banking companies. Their aim was to provide a permanent recreation ground for the people of the town. Their offer of the park was made on the basis that the park was “under the constant supervision of a resident caretaker and shall not be used as a playground, or as a playing field, for older children and adults.” In 1902 Messrs Robert Veitch & Sons of Exeter began work on laying out the formal gardens to a design by F.W. Meyer, a renowned German landscape gardener. He included in his design a rock garden as part of the pond area which included 80 tons of limestone from Westleigh. Cement was not used as the colour of it would not have matched the limestone when it was wet. The floral bedding was designed to compliment and contrast with the rock garden and curving paths. Rhododendrons as well as Berberries, Savin Junipers and Holly Olives were added. In 1908 Plane trees were planted along the eastern side of the park to replace a line of mature Beech trees which were deemed too large and unsafe. The park has four entrances, three incorporated in the original layout; the fourth, which provides access close to the bandstand from the recreation field was a later addition. The caretaker’s cottage was built in a similar style to that chosen for the entrances. On the first floor, there was a gracefully curved window that would have allowed the caretaker a comprehensive view of the park. Wellington’s war memorial, a Cornish granite obelisk on a raised plinth, was unveiled in 1921. Situated close to the shelter, it bears the names of those who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. Although much of the park’s original design survived throughout the 20th century, it suffered from general deterioration, lack of maintenance and the loss of some of its features, such as the ornamental fountain. It underwent a transformation at a cost of just over £400,000 and was officially reopened in October 2000. The original layout of the park was restored and buildings, including the bandstand, were restored and the fountain was re-created.. The tree canopy was thinned and the over-mature shrubberies rejuvenated. Park furniture was improved and gravel path surfaces reinstated. A new concealed water supply was installed in the rock garden, and the planting was restored in accordance with Meyer’s plans. The needs of disabled users were taken into account and lower borders now include scented or tactile plants for the enjoyment of visually impaired visitors. The bandstand remains in its original position, close to the western boundary of the park The original ornamental fountain has been replaced by one of similar design and memorial trees have been planted over the years to mark various events including George V’s coronation day. Wellington Basins In 1803 , Thomas Fox built two ponds to supply a water wheel based at Fox Brothers woollen mill at Tonedale. These ponds were called the basins and were fed by an intricate system of feeder streams, weirs and sluices. Although these ponds no longer serve any water wheel, the basins are a popular spot for anglers and are a pleasant spot for a walk or just to feed the ducks. You can find the basins at the end of Coram Lane by the Wellington Rugby Club. Wellington Monument is a 175 feet (53 m) high triangular tower located on the highest point of the Blackdown Hills, 3 km (1.9 miles) south of Wellington, Somerset, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II* listed building. Wellington Monument, was erected to celebrate the Duke of
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Wellington’s victory at the Battle of Waterloo. The foundation stone was laid in 1817, on land belonging to the Duke, but the monument was not completed until after the Duke’s death in 1854. Its design was inspired by an Egyptian obelisk, but in the shape of the type of bayonet used by Wellington’s armies. It is 80 feet (24 m) wide at the base. A counterweight hangs inside to help balance the Monument in windy weather. An internal staircase ascends to a viewing platform although this is currently closed due to the need for structural work and the base is rurrounded by an open wire fence for the safety of visitors but does allow viewing. It is now owned by the National Trust, and is floodlit at night. Originally four cannon surrounded the Monument, but these were removed during the Second World War (1939-1945) and used for scrap to help the war effort. In 1985, the Wellington Rotary Club donated the cannon currently standing at the base of the Monument. In June 2009, the National Trust announced plans to reclad the monument at a cost of £4 million. Sir John Popham (1531–1607) was Speaker of the House of Commons, Attorney General and Lord Chief Justice of England. He was noted for his severity towards thieves and strict enforcement of the Penal Laws. Popham presided over the trial of the Jesuit, Robert Southwell, in 1595 and passed sentence of death by hanging, drawing and quartering. He also presided over the trials of Mary, Queen of Scots (1587), Sir Walter Raleigh (1603) and the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot, including Guy Fawkes (1606). He sentenced Mary and Fawkes to death. While working as the messenger to the Queen, Popham was imprisoned by the Earl of Essex Popham replied that at his age, death would be “but cutting off a few years.” However, he was rescued Popham lived in Wellington and amongst his many charitable works included setting up a Trust to buiild and maintain almshouses for the poor. The Trust still survives. Sir John Popham died 10 Jun 1607 at Wellington, Somerset. According to local legend, Popham was killed by being thrown from his horse into Popham’s Pit, a deep local dell, dying horribly and descending to Hell. He is named on his wife’s grave stone in the nearby Wellington Church, but according to legend his body doesn’t lie there. Every New Year’s Eve his ghost is supposed to emerge from Popham’s Pit and take one cock’s step nearer to the grave. Until he has reached it, legend says that his soul will not rest in peace. His impressive memorial tomb can be seen in the St John the Baptist Parish Church is Wellington High Street. Wellesley Cinema Wellington’s Art Deco Wellesley Cinema, in Mantle Street, just five minutes walk from the Town Centre was built in 1937, in the traditional Art Deco style of that period. The auditorium seats 400 people on two levels and is run as an independent cinema. It has a striking Art Deco interior and is a must see for all visitors to the town. Wellington School Chapel Wellington is home to the prestigious public school that bears the town’s name. Founded in the 1840s the school has a range of excellent buildings reflecting the architecture of the last 150 years. The Chapel (1928-31) was built by C. H. Biddulph-Pinchard as a memorial to those masters and pupils killed in the Great War. It is built of irregular bond red brick with stone dressings. The richly decorated interior has carved wooden wall panels with elaborately decorated canopies made of moulded plaster, all painted and gilded, with the panels engraved with the names of old boys killed in the First World War. The galleried choir stalls and organ loft over entrance and canopied reredos are similarly decorated. The Chapel has a carved stone altar., carved bench ends and traceried stall fronts. The roof has a series of carved and moulded tie-beams on corbels, supporting a panelled roof with moulded ribs also painted and gilded. It is a Grade 2 list building. and can be visited during school holidays on application to the school office. Wellington School is 200 yards from the town centre in South Street.
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15% DISOUNT WHEN YOU SELECT YOUR OWN CASE OF WINE Willowbrook Garden Centre, West Buckland, Wellington, Somerset TA21 9HX Tel 01823 461414 www.winesolution.co.uk Open 7 days a week
Cafes
Cafe Liscious • 15 South Street 663095 The Chocolate Box • 10 South Street 665454 The Garden Cafe • 16 High Street 660896 The Old Salerooms Café • Mantle Street 07909 544552 Rachel’s Cafe • 3 Lancer Court 07891 181494 The Sandwich “Stop” • 2 South Street 669685
Delicatessens
The Cheese and Wine Shop • 11 South Street The Larder • 29 Fore Street
Fish & Chip Shops
Domino Fish Bar • 29 North Street
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Frydays • 30 High Street Neptune Fish Bar • Rockwell Green Rd
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Public Houses, Bars & Inns
Barley Mow • Rockwell Green 665004 Green Dragon Inn • 23 South Street 662281 Kings Arms • 4 High Street 667723 Rule 7 • 21 High Street 0789813062 Oak Manor • Oake 461992 The Cottage Inn • 31 Champford Lane 664650 461273 The Blackbird Inn • Taunton Road The Beambridge Inn • Sampford Arundel 672223 The Dolphin • 37 Waterloo Rd 662330 Victoria Arms • 43 North Street 667575 Vintage Inn • 24 Fore Street 662369 PA G E 4 5
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TRY THE EXCELLENT RANGE OF COTLEIGH BEERS IN CASKS OR BOTTLES, CIDERS AND WINES FEATURING TAWNY OWL, BARN OWL, HARRIER, GOLDEN SEAHAWK AND BUZZARD
Come and buy direct from the brewery - visit our web site for local events and open days
Just a few of our award winning beers Cotleigh Brewery Ltd. Ford Road, Wiveliscombe, Somerset TA4 2RE Tel: 01984 624086 Email: sales@cotleighbrewery.com
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Restaurants The Curry Garden • 2 North Street Flavours Restaurant • 59 High Street Holywell Inn • Holywell Lake New Canton Restaurant • 24-26 South Street
The Sandwich Stop
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Sandwich Platters Office Buffets Cakes & Drinks Outside Functions Catered for, (Funeral Teas etc) Local Buffet delivery service available
Take-away Food Chic-O-Land • 31 North Street Domino Fish Bar • 29 North Street Jade Garden Fish & Chips • 31 Mantle Street Show Spice Indian • 31 High Street
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business directory Welcome to this directory of local businesses. We have carried out a considerable amount of research to check the accuracy of the listing but cannot claim that the listings are exhaustive. No doubt there will be companies that we have missed, some that no longer exist or telephone numbers we have mis-keyed. If this is the case please let us know so that we can keep the database up to date and where possible we will post a correction in The Edge Directory and in the business directory on the Wellington Town Guide Online website: www.wellingtontownguide.co.uk
List of Advertisers 1 to 1 Computers AB Education AB Performing Arts Adrian Gaines Decorator Apple Tea Rooms Aspen Waite & Doyle Accountants Beacon Lee & Ward The Beambridge Inn The Beauty Room The Blackbird Inn Blackdown Financial Blue Wave Construction Bowen Practitioner Bridge Tyres & Wheels Building Maintenance and Plumbing C&C Carpets Carly Press CED Electrical Supplies Chelston carpets Chelston Nurseries Wellington Children’s Centre Clockmasters Cloudy2Clear Windows Wellington Cobbler Complete Weed Management Conservative Club Cotleigh Brewery Richard Coupe Mediation Courtfields School Courtney Bowden David Morton Photography Deane Vets Wellington Dental Practice Paul Desborough Decorators Digital Solutions Edge Directory Estate & Lawn Management EVAD Furniture Exclusively Yours Sewing Flavours Restaurant Focus Driver Training Food Fair The Foot Health Centre Four Way Print G.J. lamieson Jewellers Gundenham Dairy Hall Pilates Paul Harcombe Decorator Hearts Bathrooms Heidi Jenkinson Alterations Holistics Home Aerials Hydramatics Engineering Interiors & Flowers by Design Jacks Plumbing
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Graham Jamieson Jewellers Karen Janas Counselling Kings Church Layla Girone-Maddocks Complementary Therapies Learn Somerset Majesticare Care Home Martha Price Osteopath Master Plumb Merv Hodges Mick Mitchell Carpentry Miles Morgan Travel Norman Snell Accountants Orchard Vehicle Solutions Paul Fudge Funeral Directors Party in the Park PC Pal Porter Dodson Solicitors Powells Workwear Premier Carpet Cleaning Princess Royal Sports Complex Rockets Pre-School Roly Weaver Life solutions Rule 7 Rumwell Farm Shop RS Plumbing The Sandwich Stop SNOB Style Solar Thermal South Street Motors Servicing South Street Motors Accident Repair Springfield Flowers Style Works Taunton Flower Show E J Teare Newsagents Teletech Tinyfees Tone Gate Motors Top 2 Toe Beauty Salon Towergate Insurance H Tredwin Funeral Directors Wellington Boots Wellington’s Farmers Market Wellington’s Got Talent Wellington Motors Wellington Junior School Wellington School Open Mornings Wellington Senior School Wellington Self Storage Wellington Slabs Wellington Sports Centre Wellington Timber Wellington Tyre & Battery Wii Construct Wims Jewellery Winesolution
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Wellington BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accident Repair Centre
South Street Motors • Chelston Bus.Park
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Accountancy & Book Keeping
A+ Accountancy Services • Tonedale Bus Park 663355 Aspen Waite & Doyle • Old Town Hall 666602 BJ Dixon Walsh Ltd • Chelston 08451212800 Paul Hiscott & Co • Clifford House (High St) Norman Snell • Holywell Lake 672044 Redland Accountancy Ltd • 35A Fore Street 668681 Tax Shop • 9 High Street 653250
Admin & Secretarial Services Out of Hours Typing• Champford Lane
Advertising
The Edge Directory • Wellesley Park Town Guide Wellington Weekly • 26 High Street
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All Types of Aerials & Satellite Digital Upgrade Specialists Digital Boxes Supplied and Fitted
Home Aerials Wiveliscombe & Surrounding Areas Local, Reliable, Experienced Engineer
Tel: 01984 623232 homeaerials@gmail.com All Types of Aerials & Satellite Digital Upgrade Specialists Digital Boxes Supplied and Fitted Taunton, Wellington, Wiveliscombe & Surrounding Areas Local, Reliable, Experienced Engineer Contractors for Local Authorities and Housing Associations A Family Run Business For Over 34 Years Please contact Lulu or Martin Milton
Aerial & TV Services
Home Aerials 662911 Digital Solutions 07950886363 Teletech • www.teletech-services.co.uk 664204
Animal & Veterinary Services (see Veterinary)
Antique & Restoration
Graham Sparks Restoration • Unit 20, Tonedale 663636 Junket Antiques • 35 Fore Street 667665 Mark Coray • www,markcoray.co.uk 663766 The Old Salerooms Mantle Street 07909 544552
Aquariums
Maidenhead Aquatics • Blackdown Nurseries 660060
Artists/ Art Galleries
Eclipse Studios & Gallery • 20 Mantle Street 667057 Frames • 22a South Street 660990
Norman Snell & Co Ltd
Accountancy & Taxation Services for the Small Business
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Artisan Bread Maker • 2 Lancer Court Greggs Bakery • 9 Fore Street Shaul Bakery • 2 High Street
Banks & Building Societies
Barclays Bank • 26 Fore Street 0845 7555555 Britannia Building Society • 5-7 South Street 667624 HSBC • 2 Fore Street 0845 7404404 Lloyds TSB • 27 Fore Street 0845 0725555 Nationwide Bldg Soc. • 7a High Street 667644 Nat West • 12 Fore Street 0845 6002803
Barbers
Manny’s Barbers • 12 Corn Hill (Nth St) P.T Jones • 56 Mantle Street Winston • 1 North Street
Bathroom Suppliers
Tile & Bathworld • Poole Trading Estate
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Backways Farmhouse Selby House • Sampford Arundel
Relyon Ltd • Station Road
Binoculars & Telescopes
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Sea Hopper Folding Dinghies • Rockwell Green 665151
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Abacus • Ham Bradbeer • 43 Wardleworth M Christopher • 21 Victoria St Churchill • 1 Martins Close KW Fancy • Tonedale First Choice • 6 Sylvan Road R W Gale • Tonedale Goodways • Rear 12 High Street RI Grabham • 24 Queens Rd WJ Hawkins • Runnington SP Hitchcott • 1 Sylvan Rd JK Construction • 6 Popes Lane K J Jarman • 47 Springfield Rd Karesa • Ford Street Tony Lowman • Rockwell Green John Moore • Scotts Lane RJ Pope & Son • Tonedale Ridge Roof & Bldg SDP Construction • 39 Oakfield Park
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A building company with a difference PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLIES An established local company: Suppliers of trust. bathroom, plumbing and heating equipment • who you can • Who are transparent theirEnquiries accounting. Trade and inRetail Welcome • Who are clear with their communications. • Who never leave you in doubt with what is 01823 666778 UNIT 8A, CASTLE happening withROAD your project. TEL: Contact us: CHELSTON PARK FAX: 01823 Office hours667989 01823 661651 • Who prideBUSINESS on their attention themselves Out of hours 01823 662196 WELLINGTON Mobile: 07771 765212 to detail. E-mail: jacks@jacks.uk.com SOMERSET info@wiiconstruct.com TA21 9JQ • Who believe in customer service. www.jacks.uk.com www.wiiconstruct.com PA G E 5 7
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Aspen Waite Doyle CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS The Fullest range of Services No business is too large or small Start Up’s and growing businesses a speciality FREE INITIAL INTERVIEW
01823 666602 FAX: 01823 667750 TEL:
john@aspen-waite.co.uk WEBSITE: www.aspenwaite.co.uk EMAIL:
Old Town Hall Fore Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8LS Also at:
43 Bridge Street,Taunton, TA1 1PT Tel: 01823 259393 Fax 01823 271172
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Rubis House, 15 Friarn Street, Bridgwater,TA6 3LH Tel: 01278 445151 Fax 01278 445152
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Burglar Alarms & Security Systems DeeJay Securities Ltd • Buckwell
Butchers
M.J. Coate • Rockwell Green Rd Tim Potter • 19 Fore Street
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Cabinet Makers Car & Van Hire Chauffeur
Charles Burnell Nugent Private Driver
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Anchor Services • Tonedale 661515 AS Motors • Chelston 660077 Bulford Garage • Station Road 667742 Car Stock • 22 Mantle Street 667875 DCK Garage Services • Lowmoor Tonedale 664499 Formula Cars (SW) • Poole 661200 JA Gard • Tonedale 663040 Grants of Wellington • Blackdown Business Pk 662067 Greenshields Land Rovers • Stallards 215580 GVM • Tonedale 665959 KCS Autos • Blackdown Bus. 216078 PA G E 5 9
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• All Makes Service Centre 01823 667373 • Engine Diagnostics • M.O.T. • Car Sales • Local Independent Renault Specialists • For all Air Conditioning Servicing & Repair Needs
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The Mobile Mechanic 01823 662697 & 077677 58423 Carpets & Flooring Retailers 667373 C&C Carpets • 9 Mantle St Tone Gate Motors Tonedale Ind. Est Wellington 660660when Motorsto • Chelston Please remember mention The Edge Directory responding to •adverts Chelston Carpets Chelston West Somerset Land Rovers • Whiteball 215251 Hodge Carpets • 38 North Street Oriental Carpets • 8 North Street
Caravan Parks
The Caravan Club • Poole
Caravan Storage
J26M5Caravan Storage • Chelston
Card shops
Cards & Co • 17 High Street
Carpenters & Joiners
Acre Carpentry • Buckland Beaverwood Craft • Owen St S Condick • Richards Close CR Gigg • Jurston Lane Mick Mitchell SBC Carpenters • Hilltop Wellington Timber Co • Station Rd Wollacott & Littlejohn • Rylands Bagley Rd
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners
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E-Steamed Cleaning Co • Waterloo Rd 661237 Premier Carpet Cleaners 07915 061314
Charity shops
Childrens Hospice SW • 3 Fore Street Oxfam • 37 South Street RSPCA • 30 High Street Sue Ryder Care • 23 Fore Street St Margaret’s Hospice Shop • 21 Fore Street
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Chemists – dispensing
Boots Pharmacy • Medical Centre Boots • 6 High Street Lloyds Pharmacy • 41 Fore Street Superdrug • 5 Fore Street
Chimney Sweep
A Mellor • Holywell Lake
Chiropodist & Podiatry
Foot Health Centre • 9 North Street Total Foot Care • Pyles Thorne Close
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Hillview, Caumont Close Uffculme, Devon EX15 3XY
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Telephone: 01823 661561
• We can repair any shoe including surgical adaptions. Any items that require stitching, we can do it. • Full key cutting service. • Full watch repair service including batteries, straps, servicing, glass replacement & strap alterations. • Batteries for car immobilisers and alarms. • Full engraving service • Pet identity tags. • Full Dry Cleaning Service. • Most services that we offer can be acheived the same day or even while you wait or shop. PA G E 6 2
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Civil & Structural Engineers AJ Hale • Chelston W Hansford • L.Westford
Clothes Shops
Diva Boutique • 34 High Street Dreams Too • 34 High Street The Frock Shop • 25 High Street Mad Dog • 9 South Street Powells Workwear • Fore Street
663017 663310
SNOB • 7a High Street The Sporting Duchess 24 High Street Wellington Country Sports • 24 High Street
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Clubs
Conservative Club • 19 High Street
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Clock Repairs 666424 669664 660900 669536 666856
Clockmasters 180 Barn Meads Rd
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Computer Repairs & Shops
Charmed Computer Solutions • Immenstadt Rd 662092 Idoneous • www.idoneous.co.uk 666886 WELLINGTON TOWN GUIDE
SNOB Style K I N G’S C YC L E S For all your biking needs all your needs from family to specialist cyclists
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Practical Horologist
Micro Check • Longforth Road Garage 664943 01823 531000 PC PAL 1 to 1 Computers • 28a Mantle Street 664175 Swiftec • www.swiftec.co.uk 478226
Conservatories
Blackdown • Blackdown Garden Centre
Counselling Services
Karen Janas • Rockwell Green Fresh Curve • Rookery Terrace
Craft Shops
Dotty Dolly • Fore Street
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Curtains & Blinds
Curtain Company • www.curtain-company.co.uk 672082
J E Masters
180 Barn Meads Road Wellington Somerset TA21 9AP
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COMPUTERS LIMITED IN HOUSE Repairs - Prompt Call Out for Home and Small Business Systems Used PCs and Laptops For Sale
28a Mantle Street Wellington TA21 8AR
01823 664175
www.1to1computers.com email to: sales@1to1computers.com
Cycle Shops & Repairs
Bicycle Repairs Direct • 6 Cox Rd King’s Cycles • 7 Cornhill (Nth St) On Your Bike
07960 669780 662260 07813 292275
Dairies
Gundenham Dairy • Langford Budville
662704
Dentists
ADP • 1 Station Rd ADP • 63 High St High Street Dental • 63 High Street Wellington Dental Practice • 47 High Street Woodlands Dental Surgery • 43 High Street
Discos – Mobile
Global Disco • Buckwell Knights Discos • 45 Lilleborne Close Tigger Roadshow • Rockwell Green TNT Disco • Laburnum Rd SSPR • Lilleborne Close
662064 662083 662083 661555 666651
07955 058877 667244 666605 07092 193533 07580 097661
The Electrical Shop Discount Stores Buy & Save • 20 Fore St
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H.T.Perry & Son • 33 Fore Street
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APPLIANCE SERVICING DIY retailers SPARES & REPAIRS Doctors
New & Used Cookers,
Luson Surgery • 41 Fore Street 662836 Cleaners, Fridges etc Wellington Medical Centre • Mantle Street 663551
portable appliance testing Roberts Radio stockists Dog & Cat Grooming
Abbie Wagtails Mobile • Oakfield Park 667807 Barkers • Nynehead 10/11 Cornhill, Wellington 669456 Doggie Dudes • HolyoakeSomerset St TA21 8LU661794 Scruffy Pups Grooming • Mantle Street 666498 Wellington Kennels & Cattery • A38 663436
01823 665327
Domestic Appliance Repairs AGS Appliances • Ham The Electrical Shop • 10 Cornhill John Lister • 1 Court Dr. Shaun Richards • 57 North St
669807 665327 663058 661082
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Ruth Hermolle
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Dental Surgeon
Bowen Technique Homeopathy
Simone Guest SRN MCCH MARH Tel: 01984 656733 MBTER
Reiki - Thai Foot Massage
Tel: 01823 661936
43 High Street, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8QY Tel: 01823& 666651• email:Maria woodlandsdental@aol.com Chrysostomou MAR Reflexology VRT
As a Denplan Excel accredited practice, you can Back & neck problems • Digestion trouble • Joint pain • Cold / Flu be sure that• quality care is• our first priority Breathing difficulties Headacheof / Migraine Muscle & joint pain Menstrual problems • Stress / Tension • Sleep difficulties
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Domestic Cleaning Cleaning Looking for a local supplier of high Dry quality milk and dairy products?
Blackdown • 37 Howard Rd 664740 Somerset Dry Cleaning • 18 Fore Street 664102 a wide range of fresh, produced products toLane 661237farm 661561 Clean &We Shinedeliver • 5 The Gables Wellington Cobbler • White Hart Cookerburra 664292 across Somerset including...... Oven Cleaning • 3 Westford thousands of homes and Ct businesses Domestic Bliss • 53 Weavers Reach 652876 Electrical Goods Retailers Electrical Supplies • Chelston 669156 E-Steamed • 45 Waterloo Rd 661237 CEDMilk Cheese LTP • Tone Industrial 666213 Cream Butter 662921 Electricians Mrs Mopp • 7 Jubilee Ct 665181 Powercleans • 54 Howard Rd 618258 Arc • Blackdown BP Yoghurt Alan Dummett • Blackdown Eggs BP 663799 ElitePotatoes Electrix • Chelston Bus. Pk 660045 Double Glazing Installers 663451 1st Choice • Scotts Lane 663416 G.E.M • 12 Grange Close not give us aStreet call and join M Hughes • 30 Mantle 666465 665944 Why Classy Glass • 74 North St portfolio of P&Cgrowing Jones • 7 Monument Close 666312 Weatherbeater • 28 Seymour St 664969 our BP 215229 AJ Shire • Blackdown Weatherbeater • Blackdown BP 07766 021418 discerning customers. S&A Electrics • 6 Kelway Rd 07747 047787 Drain Clearance Somerlake Inc. Ltd • 94 Mantle Street 07810 212075 Dyno Rods • Chelston 0800 112112
Driving Schools
01823 662704 Entertainers
Aldo the Clown • 54 HighLangford St 665676 North Gundenham, Autopass • Barn Meads Rd 664893 Wellington TA21 0QR ARC • Rockwell Green 07986 009810 Budville, Equestrians www.gundenham-dairy.co.uk Freedom • 11 Cox Road 215881 Millhouse • Bradford Mills 461322 Jynny Blair • Lower Westford 0800 0463931 Pass with Matt 07920 555 616 Estate & Letting Agents PAG E 6 3 For information on The Edge Directory ring 01823 429220 or visit www.theedgedirectory.co.uk 6 Roger Nunn • 8 Baynes Close 275784 Beacon. Lee & Ward • 8 Mantle Street 662234 Fox & Sons • 13 High Street 667688 PA G E 6 6
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Cloudy2Clear Windows – Service With A Smile! It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services. Managing Director Graham Bayley feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we
can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will,
do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’ Cloudy2Clear service the Wellington, Rockwell Green, Langford Budville, Milverton and Wiveliscombe areas and Graham is finding that his approach is a major factor in his success.‘The
truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated.’ So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Graham a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!
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Gibbins Richards • 37 High Street Nova Homes • 35a Fore St Philip Caple • Holcombe Rogus Stags Estate Agents • 5 High St Webbers • 4 South Street Wilkie May & Tuckwell • 27 High Street
Farm Shops
Rumwell Farm Shop • Rumwell
Fencing Contractors
CS Fencing • Rookery Terrace Wadham Fencing • Rylands, Bagley Rd
Film & Video Production
APR Media Ltd • Rylands, Bagley Rd
Financial Advisers & Planning
Blackdown Fin. Services • 27 High St Forward Fin. Planning • 35 a Fore Street John Shanklyn • 19 Pyles Thorne Kellands Chetwood • 60 High St MJC Financial Planning • 22 South Street Wathen Fin. Planning • 7a High St
Florist
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French Polishing
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Furniture Makers
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Paul Fudge • Bulford Thomas Bros. • High Street H. Tredwin • 15-17 North Street Turning Tables
662363 662009 672597 07854 331183
Garden Centres & Nurseries
Blackdown Garden Centre • Wellington Rd 215224 Chelston Nurseries • A38 By-Pass 662007 Willowbrook Garden Centre • Wellington Rd 461324
Garden machinery Ellicra • Whiteball
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Bloomin lovely • Howard Road 661000 Hayleys Flowers • 5/6 Lancer Court 666302 Interiors & Flowers by Design • 17 High Street 662143
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B&P Garden Services • Tonedale 669296 C&C Gardening Services • 23 Victoria St 07919 838024 Debbies Home & Garden • Rockwell Green 663970 DGL Gardens • Rockwell Green 07756 726913 669096 D Greenslade Landscape • 22 Riverside Home & Garden • 17 Alexandra Rd 07921 121607 House Proud • Tonedale 0800 6124697 Ben Maughan • 75 North Street 668632 Mower Man • 111 Howard Rd 652705
Helping to build and protect your wealth. Is your financial future secure? For over 30 years our advisers have been working in the local community helping our clients achieve financial security and peace of mind. Conveniently located in the centre of Taunton, we offer an initial consultation at no cost and no obligation.
RETIREMENT PLANNING/INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT/MORTGAGE FINANCE
T. 01823 32 16 16 W. www.BlackdownFinancial.co.uk Winchester House, Corporation Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AJ Blackdown Financial is a trading name of W & T Limited which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority. FSA Number 439620. Registered in England & Wales, Company Number 3717558. Registered Office address: Winchester House, Corporation Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AJ.
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Gas Installations Service & Repairs
Keith Kerslake • Lower Westford Polards Heating • 10 Gay Street
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General Stores
Buy & Save Discount Store • 20 Fore St
Gift Shops
661474
Amaze • 31 Fore St C9 • 4 Fore Street Frame of Mind • 13 South Street Golden Land Handicraft • Blackdown GC Paprika • 14 Fore Street
661749 667666 667759 668574 669777
Glass Ware
Sue Heys • www.sueheysstainedglass.co.uk 664247
Graphic Design
Baroma Graphics • 91 Mantle St
Greengrocers
Mary Jenkins • 8 High Street
07904 717039
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Professional CRB checked, A Real Alternative forQuality QualityFood Food Ababysitters, Real Alternative for A Real Alternative for Quality Food experienced, references available, flexible evening and day care Please visit: www.quantockbabysitting.co.uk Email: quantockbabysitting@tiscali.co.uk or phone Sue 07511 214630 Quantock Baby Sitting Agency Ltd
CHARLES BURNELL-NUGENT Home reared Free Range Meat and Poultry PRIVATE CHAUFFEUR/DRIVER Home Locally rearedgrown FreePotatoes Rangeand Meat & Poultry apples (Member of theDelicatessan British Chauffeurs’ Locally grown potatoes and applesGuild) Extensive Counter Home reared Free Range Meat and Poultry
Pies, cakes and biscuits baked on the premises Extensive Delicatessen Counter Will you inand “Your Locallydrive grown Potatoes applesCar” Valentines Day Gifts and Treats. Delicatessan Counter Pies, cakesExtensive & Anywhere/Anytime biscuits baked on the premises We are open Pies, cakes and biscuits theTreats premises Mon – Fri 9am – 5:30pm, Saton 8.30am – 5pm Valentines Day baked Gifts and 20between Years Experience Day Gifts and Treats. On theValentines A38 Wellington & Taunton. We are open minutes from Jnc 26, M5 We are open of Just Chauffering Private Families Mon-Fri 9am - –5.30pm, Sat8.30am 8.30am - 5pm Call us Mon on 01823 461599 www.rumwellfarmshop.com – Fri 9am 5:30pm, Sat – 5pm Find us on the A38 On the A38 between Wellington & Taunton. For more Information ring: Just minutes from Jnc & 26,Taunton M5 between Wellington 01823 or 07946 590642 Call us on 01823666502 461599 www.rumwellfarmshop.com 01823 461599 www.rumwellfarmshop.com
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Wim Joustra Director
10 Fore Street Wellington TA21 8AQ 01823 662382 07803 504044
wimkaren@btinternet.com
BESPOKE JEWELLERY JEWELLERY REPAIRS CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS GIFTS (Weddings, Christenings etc.) EAR PIERCING ENGRAVING WATCH STRAPS & BATTERIES
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safety boots and shoes including safety trainers high visibility clothing flame retardent clothing goggles & ear defenders head protection warm hats work gloves chefs clothing www.powellsworkwear.com ladies workwear POWELLS WORKWEAR boilersuits, bibs & Proudly supporting Wellington braces, waterproofs Football & Rugby Clubs and camos casual clothing for work and play and much much 19a Fore St Wellington more but don’t take my word for it come and see for yourself
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S&A Electrics • 6 Kelway Rd 07747 047787 Somerlake Inc. Ltd • 94 Mantle Street 07810 212075
H. Tredwin & Son Limited Entertainers Funeral Directors Aldo the Clown • 54 High St
665676
15 & 17 North Street, Wellington Equestrians Millhouse • Bradford Mills
461322
Estate & Letting Agents
Beacon. Lee & Ward • 8 Mantle Street 662234 Fox & Sons • 13 High Street 667688 GibbinsProviding Richards • a37proficient, High Streetpersonal and663311 Nova Homes • 35a Fore St caring service at all times. 665461 Philip Caple • Holcombe Rogus 672606 FifthEstate generation family business Stags Agents independent • 5 High St 662822 Webbers • 4 South Street 664333 Private chapels of rest Wilkie May & Tuckwell • 27 High Street 667799
Pre-paid funeral plans
Farm Shops
Rumwell Farm Shop • Rumwell Contact Nick or Louise Tredwin:461599
Fencing Contractors Telephone: 01823 672287 CS Fencing • Rookery Terrace Wadham Fencing • Rylands, Bagley Rd
Mob: 07702726264
www.htredwinandson.co.uk
661207 215401
Haberdashers
P aul Fudge Funeral Directors
Heidi’s Sewing Room • 25 North Street
664502
Hairdressers
Alex – Braiding • Ford Street 665271 Backstage • 2 Lamb Ct (Sth St) 662419 Funerals arranged in Charlie Browns • 1can Lancerbe Court 669797 Claire’s Unisex Salon •of 5 North Street 664387 the comfort your own home Expressions • 67a Beech Hill at our local office 662773 Flickers • or 19 Ardwyn 669895 Hair at Home • 31 Crosslands 666023 • Private of Rest 668600 Hair Therapy • 37 Fore chapel Street • • Pre-paid Headmasters 18 Howard Rd funeral 661581 Loose Ends • 1plans White Hart Lane 665526 available Luci Foreman • Red Lion Court, High Street 322234 Mad Allys Hair personal Shop • 5 Brooks Place 667477 For attention The Mount Hair Salon • 21 High Street 664431 day or night Sarah Hodge • 21a South Street 665060 Shirley’s • 1 North Street 665929 contact Des Hawkins Hair Stylist • 58a High Street 666687 Virginia’s Three Cups Yard,
WellingtonStores Hardware 01823 &662363 H.T.Perry Son • 33 Fore Street 6 The Mount, Taunton Health & Fitness 01823 337070 BER Allergy Testing
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669801 Bodywise Fitness & Health Spa Cleve Hotel 663663
Interiors and Flowers
by design
We have moved to No. 1 Cornhill - come and see our fantastic new shop INTERIORS Exquisite Interiors; paint; wallpaper & fabric from Harlequin, GP & J Baker,Vanessa, Arbuthnot & many more INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE INDEPENDENT FLORAL DESIGN Gorgeous & unique Floral Designs, inspired by the seasons and natural organic forms. We specialise in spectacular flowers for any occasion THE SHOP Beautiful furniture, decor & plants for the home and garden
No 1, Cornhill, Wellington (between Fore Street & North Street) 01823 662143 07837 733378 www.interiorsandflowers.com info@interiorsandflowers.com
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Three Cups Yard, Three Cups Yard, Wellington, TA21 8DE Wellington, TA21 8DE 01823 662 363
Built on 15 years trading Professional service
01823 662 363
ARLA Licensed Agent
6 The Mount, 6 The Mount, Taunton, TA1 3NR Taunton, TA1 070 3NR 01823 337
01823 662234
01823 337 070
www.beaconleeandward.co.uk
Health Food & Products
Princess Royal Sports Complex • off South Street 668718 Puddle Ducks infant swimming • 07795 694427 Simone Guest Holistics • 35a Fore St 01984 656733 Sports Massage & Reiki • 4 Canal Close 07525 758363 Treat Yourself Kindly Massage • 24 Russet Close 07757 233441 663010 Wellington Sports Centre • Corams Lane Yum Yum Yoga • 2 Mitchell St 668518
Bowen Technique Effective and gentle Simone Guest
Registered Bowen Practitioner 35A Fore Street Wellington TA21 8AG
01984 656733
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Natural Health Clinic • 17B South Street 07856687440 Nurtured by Nature • High Street 663424 Sunseed Health Foods • 12 South Street 662313
Home Care Services
One to One Home Care • Whiteball
Home Educational Tuition
Andrew Brodie • www.abeducation.co.uk
674309 667726
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Hotels, Guest Houses & B&Bs
Beambridge Inn • Sampford Arundel 0845 0805104 Blue Mantle Guest House • 2 Mantle Street 662000 Cleve Spa & Conference Centre • Mantle St 662033 Selby House • Sampford Arundel 667384
Housing Associations
Falcon Rural Housing • 3a South Street
Insurance
Towergate Insurance
Interior Design
Bling Interiors • 100 Mantle St Capsicum • Holywell lake Interiors by Design • 1 Cornhill
667343 01823 625507 07949 119524 672537 662143
Intruder & Fire Alarms (see Burglar Alarms)
Jewellers
G J Jamieson • 4 Lancer Court Kaaboodle • 41 George St Joseph Welch • South Street
660255 07799 794018 668666
Evad Furniture Family Run Business Established in 1973
Fitted K itc hen & Bed room Units P la nned & Des ig ned to your R eq uirements
Tel: 01823 663715 32 M a ntle S treet, Welling ton S omers et TA 21 8A R
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Wellington Unit 5, Tonedale Ind Est, Milverton Rd TA21 0AN 01823 66 44 94
www.bridgetyres.co.uk
mike-potter@bridgetyres.co.uk james-potter@bridgetyres.co.uk (Motor Sport)
Bridgwater Kidsbury Rd TA6 7AG 01278 44 44 94
Family owned business - People you can trust
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Great prices, great service, great products from Somersets Independantly owned tyre distributor
TYRES YOU CAN TRUST
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all your needs from family to specialist cyclists
same day REPAIRS • BMX • Electric Bikes Part Exchange • Mountain Bikes • Trail & Track
Understanding Mike Taylor, Manager will help youyou with all your Technical needs.
and your needs to achieve the best legal solutions.
WELLINGTON
15 High Street
01823 666622
Also We at DORCHESTER, SHERBORNE, YEOVIL www.porterdodson.co.uk can be found at : TAUNTON 7 Cornand Hill, Wellington 01823 662260
www.kingscycles.co.uk : email:info@kingscycles.co.uk
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Kitchen Planners, Furnishers & installers Leisure Centre
Acorn Woodwork • (see health & fitness) Lowmoor Ind. Est 666849 ADM Furniture • Marketing /Market Rylands Bagley Rd 660245 Planning & Research Mark Butterfield • 3 Spheres UK • Chelston 664482 www.3spheres.org.uk The Complete Kitchen Co. • in Prom Dresses, Bridesmaid The Research Partnership • Specialising Rylands Bagley Rd 660331 Oldway Park Dresses,Wedding Dress alterations Furniture & Kitchens • 32 MantleCurtains Street Mobile Phones & Blinds made 663715 to measure The Kitchen Company • Get Connected • 15 High Street A selection of fabrics 58 High Street 666183 • Nigel Leyman Mortgage Brokers 01823 669125 55 Springfield Rd 07817 212736 (also see banks/financial advisers) Mayflower07984556922 Kitchens • HFS • Chelston Chelston 665663 Shuteleigh • Clifford House off High Street jenko@heidi98.fsnet.co.uk SBC Carpenters • Hilltop 215900
Alterations & Repairs
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Landscape Contractors (see Gardening Services)
Brumers Bikes • Chelston Total Triumph • A38 Wellington Rd
HEIDI JENKINSON
Laundries & Launderettes The Iron Lady • 31 Laburnum Road Newspapers & Magazines Ford Street Wellington 662073 The Edge Directory • Pressed for time • 22 Wellesley Park Somerset 25 Dobree Park 07521 177284 Wellington Weekly News • TA21 8EN Wellington Launderette • 26 High Street 11 North Street
662766
Lawn Care Specialists
WT & RJ Jones • Chelston
665030
Lawyers & Solicitors
07546 125080
Family Law Clinic • Higher Wrangway 07936 250644 KSFLP Family Law 256494 Porterenquiries@chrysalis-storage.co.uk Dodson • www.chrysalis-storage.co.uk 666622 15 High Street
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673245 332413 662252
669800 665599 214756 358899
663048 662439
Newsagents
E.J.Teare Newsagents • 3 South Street 662002 Storage WHContainer Smith • 7 Fore Street within a Warehouse 664688 Wellington Newsagents • 13 Fore Street 663107 Removal service or Van with Driver Wellington Weekly News • 26 High Street 662439 Archiving, Collection & Delivery
Nursing & Care Packing Homes
Camelot House • Chelston 666766 Unsure your requirements? Please 667066 Chelston Parkof • W.Buckland Rd contact us toRd discuss your needs. The Court • Courtland 664817 661002 Covenant Care • Linden Hill House • Lower Westford 667711 businessLinden for Somerset people
In pain? Don’t struggle on! Experienced osteopath Martha Price can help sports injuries aches and pains from gardening arthritis back pain sciatica shoulder injuries irritable babies and more....
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Tel:01823 667429
10 Pyles Thorne Close, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8EF Established Business Since 1982 Nynehead Court • Nynehead Oaktree Court • Middle Green Rd One to One Home Care • Whiteball Somerset Care • Popham Court Wellington House • Longforth Rd
662481 662032 674309 01823 447120 663667
Office Supplies & Stationers Carly Press • 29 High Street
Opticians
Watson & Smith • 10b High Street
Osteopaths
Martha Price • Luson Surgery Orchard Clinic • 13 Mantle St
667063 667918 662836 662149
Oven Cleaning (see also Domestic Cleaning) Cookerburra Oven Cleaning • 3 Westford Ct 664292 Painters & Decorators
Adams • Holywell Lake 672159 Be’A’Shaw’Ed • Ham 661418 1st Choice • 74 Waterloo Rd 666571 S&A Davey • 30 Beech Hill 667023 Paul Desborough • 256 Longforth Rd 662726 Adrian Gaines • 9 Beech Hill 661078 PL Harcombe • 10 Pyles Thorne Close 667429 Alan Hayman • 25 Gay Close 07866 311227 PA G E 7 9
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Paul Desborough Decorators • Internal & External • Wallpapering Painting • Wallpapering ••Painting Painting •• Tiling Tiling
20 years experience free quotes, friendly service 26 Longforth Road, Wellington Somerset TA21 8RH
www.pdesboroughdecorating.co.uk
E: paul_desborough@sky.com
T: 01823 662726 M: 07826 403644
R S Plumbing Rod Searle 81 Waterloo Road.Wellington
01823 661636 07787 597537 Gas Boiler Installation and servicing General domestic plumbing & heating Kitchens Bathrooms Radiators
Karen Janas MBACP Counselling • Coaching • Training Presentation • Public Speaking
www.karenjanas.co.uk
‘helping you to feel heard and be heard’ www.facebook.com/CounsellingCoachingCommunication
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J&J Jenkins • 11 Howard way Matthew Laming • 18 Oakfield Park Nick Manning • 18 John Grinter Way Alan Shorney • 24 Popes Lane
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Ladies and gents would you like to feel leaner, longer and stronger? If so contact me now to reserve your place in one of my pilates classes at the following venues:
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● WELLINGTON Beech Grove Primary School Wednesdays, 7.15–8.15pm
● NYNEHEAD Nynehead Village Hall Thursdays, 7.15–8.15pm
£7 per class Payable in advance for a block of classes
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Summerfield Way Chelston Business Park Summerfield Way Wellington Chelston Business Park Somerset Wellington TA21 9JE Somerset TA21 9JE Tel 01823 664178 www.ssmaccidentrepair.co.uk Tel 01823 664178 info@ssmaccidentrepair.co.uk www.ssmaccidentrepair.co.uk info@ssmaccidentrepair.co.uk
OUR STATEMENT OUR MISSION MISSION STATEMENT Our core business repair of accident damaged andrePaint re We willWe Our core business isisthetherepair of accident damaged vehiclesvehicles and Paint will50% cover 50%policy of your policy excess cover of your excess finishing thehighest higheststandard. standard. We 100% are 100% committed to the quality finishing totothe We are committed to the quality ofofwork carriedout outononourour customers vehicles and strive to achieve work carried customers vehicles and strive to achieve total cus-total customer endeavor to complete thethat workourthat our customer tomer satisfaction. satisfaction. WeWewillwill endeavor to complete the work customer has entrusted entrusted totoususwith dedication, integrity & professionalism to has withhonesty, honesty, dedication, integrity & professionalism to the best best of to to make themthem awareaware of anyofsituation that could the of our ourability abilityandand make any situation that could completely satisfied. lead to them lead thembeing beinglesslessthan than completely satisfied. “Our business business lives by by ourour reputation” “Our livesand anddiesdies reputation”
South Street Motors ARC Ltd. are approved Repairers for the following manufacturers:South Street Motors ARC Ltd. are approved Repairers for the following manufacturers:-
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The Foot Health Centre Podiatrists/Chiropodists
Stephen Boyes B.Sc(Hons) M.Ch.S D.Pod.M Kim Boyes M.Ch.S D.Pod.M 9, North Street, Wellington TA21 8LX Unit 8A, Castle Road For an appointment pleaseChelston call: Business Park
Wellington Somerset TA21 9JQ Tel: 01823 666999 Fax: 01823 667989 sales@heartsbathrooms.co.uk broad range of nail www.heartsbathrooms.co.uk
01823 667933
A Private Podiatry & Chiropody Clinic providing a and foot care treatments including: removal of corn & callosities to nail A38 surgery. Foot health assessments are undertaken To Taunton including diabetic patients. Chelston To Wellington
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Park A NAIL CUTTING SERVICE IS AVAILABLE HOME VISITS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR HOUSE BOUND PEOPLE A38
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Suppliers of bathroom, plumbing and heating equipment Trade and Retail Enquiries Welcome UNIT 8A, CASTLE ROAD CHELSTON BUSINESS PARK WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JQ
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E-mail: jacks@jacks.uk.com
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‘The Country’s Best Travel Agent’
Mandy with Managing Director Miles Morgan Miles Morgan Travel surpassed their 2012 award achievements at the annual Travel Agent of the Year awards in London recently. The company won Travel Agent of the Year for The Midlands, The South West and Wales in 2012. This year they defended both of these two awards plus, the icing on the cake for the company was also receiving the award as “The Best Travel Agent” in the whole of the UK - an amazing achievement for a local South West business. Miles said “Everyone in the team has worked so hard to provide outstanding customer service and we are delighted that this has been recognised with this award.” Mandy Saunders, Manager of the Taunton branch says “We always strive to be the best and now it’s official – we are delighted! We would like to thank all of our valued customers for their support in helping us to win this award.”
11 branches throughout the South West and South Wales
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Diane Ayre 125 Rockwell Green, Wellington, TA21 9BU
07525 098117 Fully Qualified & Insured BTEC Beauty Therapist Offering a full range of beauty treatments including: Manicures and Pedicures Waxing : Rockstar nails : Vinylux Massage : Facials : Tanning Eyelash extensions : Shellac
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FREE Eyebrow shape with any Eve Taylor facial 20% OFF CND Shellac, Vinylux and Rockstar nails HALF PRICE Spray Tans
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Unique Tiling • Poole Ind est Wellington Tile • Tonedale
669099 667242
Timber & Joinery Specialist Wellington Timber Co Station Rd
Travel Agents
First Choice • 1 Fore Street
Turf Accountants
Corals • Fore Street William Hill • 25 Fore Street
664446 08445615970 0800 328 4273 08705181715
Tuition
Andrew Brodie Education • www.abeducation.co.uk
Tyre Fitters
667726
Bridge Tyres & Wheels • Tonedale Ind. Est Star Mobile • Chelston Wellington Tyre & Battery • South Street
664494 662992 660066
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Watch Repairs (see also Jewellers) Web Site Design
EZ Designs • 26a Longforth Rd 663459 07590 410594 haggist.co.uk • Holywell Lake MoveMedia 669272 -07542 939526 Quantum Enterprises • www.quantumenterprises.co.uk 728401 Swiftec • www.swiftec.co.uk 478226 07005 361786 Utopia • 17 Jurston Lane
Wedding Photography
(see Photographers)
Window Cleaners
Deane Vets • Wiveliscombe 01984 624405 662286 Mount Veterinary Hospital • 21 High St
Wellington Window Cleaners • 41 Springfield Rd 664000 M&M Window Cleaners • Rockwell Green 0800 0433297 Clean & Shine • 5 The Gables 664956 660839 Crystal Clear • 5 The Brambles DML Window Cleaners 660510 667553 Warrens Window Cleaning • 3 Hoyles Rd The Window Cleaning Service • 11 Pyles Thorn Close 0800 0285069 461446 Sparkles • Bradford on Tone
Washing Machine Repairs
Window Repairs UPVC
Upholsterers
Deane Upholstery • Westford Inspirit • 9 Mantle St Mark Windsor • Whiteball
661324 669778 673272
Veterinary Services
John Lister • 1 Court Dr.
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Mick Mitchell
673243 / 07734 309714
An experienced and local team providing professional advice and guidance for all your business insurance requirements • Manufacturing & Wholesale
• Fleet
• Liability
• Professional Indemnity
• Marine
• Guesthouses & Hotels
• Property Owners
• Contractors All Risk
• Public Houses & Restaurants
• Shops & Offices
• Farm
For a FREE no obligation quotation contact Towergate Insurance (incorporating Gill Knott Insurance Services)
Call us on: 01823 625543 or visit: www.towergate.co.uk/taunton Towergate Insurance (incorporating Gill Knott Insurance Services) is a trading name of Towergate Underwriting Group Limited. Registered in England No. 4043759. Registered address: Towergate House, Eclipse Park, Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3EN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. www.towergate.co.uk
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WELLINGTON INFORMATION COME IN HANDY INFORMATION & EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Wellington Community Office 30 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8AQ Tel: 01823 667279 Fax : 01823 667279 Email: wellington.community.office@tauntondeane.gov.uk Wellington Tourist Information Office 30 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8AQ Tel: 01823 663379 Fax: 01823 667279 Email: wellingtontic@tauntondeane.gov.uk Wellington Museum The Squirrel, 28 Fore Street, Wellington TA21 8AQ Tel: 07971 242904 Email: info@wellingtonmuseum.org.uk Opening Times: Easter week to the end of September Monday to Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm Saturday 10.00am – 1.00pm From September to mid December Saturdays only 10.00am – 1.00pm The Museum is closed on bank holidays Wellington Library 16 Fore Street, Wellington TA21 8AQ Telephone: 0845 345 9177 Fax: 01823 665194 www.librarieswest.org.uk email: enquiry@somerset.gov.uk Opening hours Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
9:30am - 6:00pm 9:30am - 6:00pm 9:30am - 6:00pm Closed 9:30am - 6:00pm 9:30am - 1:00pm Closed
Wellington Registration Office Somerset Skills and Learning Corams Lane Part Time Opening Wellington TA21 8LL tauntonro@somerset.gov.uk 01823 663605 or 01823 282251 Chemists: Lloyds Pharmacy Mantle Street Mon – Fri 9.00am – 6.30pm Boots Chemist High Street Mon-Sat PA G E 9 8
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Superdrug 01823 662492 Fore Street Mon-Sat 8.30am – 5.30pm Wiveliscombe 01984 623284 Mon – Fri • closed for lunch 1-2pm 9.00am – 5.30pm Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm Medical Centres Wellington Medical Centre 01823 663551 Mantle Street Mon-Fri 8.30am – 6.00pm Luson Surgery 01823 662836 Mantle Street Mon-Fri 8.30am – 6.00pm Wiveliscombe 01984 623471 Mon – Fri 8.30am – 6.00pm Milverton 01823 400236 Mon, Wed, Thurs 8.30am – 5.30pm Tues & Fri 8.30am – 6.00pm NHS Direct 0845 4647 Hospitals Cottage Hospital Musgrove Park Hospital
01823 662663 01823 333444
Dentists ADP Dental Co Ltd 1 Station Road 01823 662064 63 High Street 01823 662083 Woodland Dental Surgery 01823 666651 43 High Street Wellington Dental Practice 01823 661555 47 High Street Wiveliscombe Dental Practice 01984 623388 Church Yard, Rotton Row Veterinary Mount Veterinary Hospital 21 High Street Deane Vets Old Brewery Road, Wivelsicombe Police
01823 214659 01984 624405 0845 4567000
Transport Monument Taxi
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Train Times Bus Timetables
08457 484950 www.somerset.gov.uk/timetables or 0845 345 9155
Utilities BT Fault Line Gas Emergency SWEB Emergencies Water
0800 800 151 0800 111999 0800 365900 0845 6004600
W E L L I N G T O N Wellesley Cinema
01823 666668
Wellington Recycling Centre Poole Brickworks, Nynehead TA21 9HW www.somersetwaste.gov.uk Opening Times: Mon 8.00am – 7pm Tues – Wed 8.00am – 4.00pm Thurs – Fri Closed Sat 8.00am – 4.00pm Sun 8.00am - 1.00pm Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years day
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The following can be put on top or alongside boxes: Clothes - in bags (not black sacks) and not put out on wet days. Shoes - tied in pairs and bagged. Car batteries - one per collection. Weekly Food Collections An external small brown bin, with lockable lid, and kitchen caddy (also brown) are provided. Use newspaper to wrap food waste or line your caddy, or buy special ‘compostable’ liners, certified with the ‘looped seedling’ logo. Do not use plastic bags, even biodegradable ones, as they will not break down when composted. Food waste in plastic bags will not be collected.
The following are examples of charges: Gas Bottles £6.00 per bottle (5kg) £12.00 per bottle (10 – 20kg) £35.00 specialist cylinders Soil & Hardcore £2.90 per bag (up to 50kg) £14.50 small van or trailer (250kg) £29.00 medium van or trailer (500kg) Car Tyres £3.30 un-rimmed £4.20 rimmed Large Tyres £45.60 General commercial
Fortnighly Collections Your domestic refuse is collected fortnightly. A wheeled (black) bin is provided to those living in houses with space for their storage and collection. The lid must be closed and only refuse inside the bin will be collected. Additional refuse alongside or on top of your bin will not be taken. If your property is unsuitable for a wheeled bin, up to 4 sacks of refuse will be accepted each collection.
Kerbside Waste Collections Collection days are different depending on where you live in Wellington. For information about collection day for your postcode go to: www.somersetwaste.gov.uk or contact: Taunton Deane Borough Council -
Acceptable waste: Household waste which is not collected for recycling or composting, such as: Plastic pots, tubs, trays and film; Vacuum cleaner contents. Cat, dog or other pet litter. Disposable nappies (save waste and money by using cloth nappies).
Customer Services Tel: 01823 356346 E-mail: enquiries@tauntondeane.gov.uk also remember that collection days often change following a bank holiday Weekly Collections: Small green bin for: Paper newspapers, magazines, leaflets, directories, white envelopes and other white paper. Glass bottles and jars - rinsed and unbroken. Foil - bagged; use the scrunch test: scrunch it up and if it stays scrunched it can be recycled. Small black box for: Food and drinks cans - rinsed and squashed if possible. Plastic bottles - no tops, please rinse; no pots or tubs. Cardboard - brown corrugated, grey card and brown envelopes; flattened or in bundles alongside box.
Not Acceptable: Food waste and recyclable materials accepted by other collection services; Garden waste; Hot ash; Rubble, earth and stones; Hypodermics; Bulky household items; Engine oil, paint or other chemicals; Business or commercial waste. Garden Waste There is a charge for fortnightly garden waste collections. For details and to place an order. please contact: TDBC 01823 356346 Garden waste will only be collected if contained inside the special wheeled (green) bins or paper sacks ordered. Wheeled bin lids must be closed.
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