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#help4all. Connect Somerset. Get free support and advice on: money - including cost of living, debt, energy costs, jobs, benefits, and transport. Food - find your local food bank, Happy Healthy Holidays, and more. Home - housing support and advice, including help with your rent or mortgage. Health and wellbeing - find local support and toolkits for adults, young people, and children. Domestic abuse - help if you or your family are affected by domestic abuse or violence. Problems with drugs or alcohol - for young people and adults affected by substance abuse. Parenting - tools and guides for parents, carers, and grandparents. Scan the QR code or visit: www.connectsomerset.org.uk/help4all.

The cinnamon trust. Be the reason for their smile. Volunteer. Don't walk alone... housebound dogs need you! 01736757900 volunteer@cinnamon.org.uk. cinnamon.org.uk

Nynehead Court Garden Tours. Bring your group or club to our beautiful gardens for a tour with the head gardener. 14 acres of parkland and formal gardens await! Learn about different tree and plant specimens with the expert knowledge of your guide. Enjoy the pinetum, beautiful floral displays and catch glimpses of sculptures around the garden. Afterwards, retire to the orangery for refreshments. For further info and to arrange a visit, please email garden@nyneheadcourt.co.uk

Wellington Operatic Society Musical Theatre Presents School of Rock The Musical. Based on the Paramount movie written by Mike White. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Book by Julian Fellowes. Lyrics by Glenn Slater. 21st - 24th May 2025, The Wellesley Theatre. www.ticketsource.co.uk/wellingtonartscentre. Enquiries 01823 240063.

Somerset Sight. Volunteers needed in your local area. Can you help? We are looking for volunteers across Somerset to work one-on-one with sight impaired people who live in the area. Our befriending service volunteers visit regularly to provide companionship and support to people with sight impairment. We offer full training and support, and pay all reasonable out of pocket expenses, including mileage. If you would like to know more about joining our friendly team, please contact us on 01823 333818 or email admin@somersetsight.org.uk

Wellington Infant Feeding Support Group. Would you like to support feeding your newborn? Tips on how to survive those early months as a new parent? Talk about weaning when the time comes? Come and meet other local parents in a safe and non-judgemental space. Share your stories and chat with a hot drink and a piece of cake. Run by doula and breastfeeding peer support Jen Bolton alongside local breastfeeding peer support volunteers. Braziers, Tonedale. Thursdays 10am - 12 noon. (Term Time)

Energy Matters Taunton. Worried about energy costs? Want to know how to keep warm and safe? Get small financial help to install radiator valves, draught excluders, extractor fans and purchase of smaller appliances. To find out more email tantoncec@gmail.com or ohone 07782 640759. citizensadvicesomerset.org.uk/help-through-winter/

Taunton and Wellington Pensioners Group Coffee Morning. Conservative Club, 10:30am. January 20th, February 17th, March 17th, April 14th, May 12th, June 23rd, July 21st, August 11th, September 22nd, October 20th, November 17th, December 1st. In between these dates we will endeavour to arrange trips out, and possibly cream tea, also the Christmas lunch and New Year lunch.

United Reform Church Coffee Morning. May 17th 10-11:30am, coffee and cakes, puzzles, CDs, bric-a-brac, books. All proceeds to charities Alzheimers and ARC.

The cinnamon trust. Here to take the lead. Struggling to walk your dog? If you're over 65 or terminally ill. our volunteers can help! 01736757900. admin:cinnamon.org.uk. cinnamon.org.uk

Summer of self love. Sound healing, breathwork, cacao, journaling, yoga. Half day retreat. Langford Budville Jubilee Hall. 8th June 10:30am. www.carlacarolinawatson.com/booking

A place to warm up! Chat, read & eat lunch and supper. Warm Place Wellington wellywarmplace.co.uk Runs every Thursday from 11:15am to 6:30pm Lunch served @12:30 (until 1pm) Supper served @5:30pm (until 6pm) Please note that meals will not be available outside of the above times Ideally - please book your meal using the above website, as this really helps us with our catering - or just come in We are now supplying free cakes/bread, fresh fruit & vegetables (as available) Refreshments - newspapers - bakery/veg - activities - wifi - charging points Wellington Baptist Church Hall, South Street (opposite Oxfam)

Armed Forces Outreach Service: Wellington. Are you a veteran, serving member, family member, dependent, or reservist? Come and have a brew and banter and meet Somerset NHS Armed Forces Link Workers Jon, Sam, and Samantha, as well as representatives from many other agencies. St John's Parish Church, the church hall, High Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8QY. Tues 22nd April 13:30 to 15:30. Thurs 29th May 13:30 to 15:30. Tues 24th June 13:30 to 15:30. Thurs 24th July 13:30 to 15:30. Tues 26th August 13:30 to 15:30. Thurs 25th September 13:30 to 15:30

The WI is here to inspire you. Sampford Arundel WI would like to invite you to a complimentary visit to our next meeting. We meet every second Tuesday of the month from 7:30pm at The Beambridge Inn, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0HB. sampford arundel@gmail.com 01823666439 Just turn up this month or at any future meetings, you're always welcome and we'd be delighted to see you. Find out more about our WI at www.thewi.org.uk

Baby and toddler clothes swap. Wellington Methodist Church. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. 11:30am -1pm. Closed on August 12th. Bring the good quality clean clothes your little ones have grown out of and swap for things that fit. Facebook: Wellington Methodist 0-5 clothes swap. helenapower.outreach@gmail.com. 07979210387.

Walking Football Wellington. Fridays 5-6pm. 3G all weather pitch. Over 40's. Register your interest with Martin on 07775 447404. What is walking football? Walking football is a low intensity version of football for all ages and abilities. No experience needed. No commitment, just pay to play when you want or can.

Somerset Bonsai Society. 2025 Annual Bonsai Show at Willowbrook Nurseries and Garden Centre. Willowbrook, Wellington, TA21 9HX. 24th - 26th Mat 2025. There will be advice and help available from the exhibitors, who will be delighted to answer any questions about this absorbing hobby of bonsai and in particular the trees being exhibited. There will be a sales table with trees, accessories, and pots to buy, if you want to start this hobby or extend your collection. A marvellous show for all ages, interests, and levels of bonsai knowledge.

Oaktree Court invitw you to their Spring Time Tea Dance. Thursday 15th May from 2pm to 4:30pm. Get ready for an afternoon packed with toe-tapping line dancing, tasty sandwiches, steaming hot drinks, and freshly baked scones. Whether you're dancing, mingling, or just soaking up the atmosphere, it's the perfect excuse to get out and have fun! Want to know more/ Just scan the QR code for full details and click "going" to let us know you're coming along! Rockwell Green Village Hall, 40 Popes Lane, Rockwell Green, Wellington, TA21 9BU

Support our new Wivey - Welly bus run by Somerset Council. Pick up points: all bus stops along the route. At request bus stops and along the route in rural areas, where it is safe to do so, there will be a 'hail and ride' service. The £3 fare cap and normal concessionary travel applies.

Come in for a chat & enjoy a cuppa Welcome to our warm space Tea, coffee, soup, light refreshments Every Friday St John's Church Hall Noon til 2pm

Accommodation Needed. We are preparing two schemes from Somerset Council for accommodating refugees, who would otherwise become homeless. Landlords needed: SAnctuary lodgings (preferred, more sustainable) Private arrangement for taking in a lodger who will pay directly (ideally LHA rate). Refugee Housing Team can help set up a formal lodging agreement. Hosts Needed: Homes for refugees: Register as a potential host to be matched with a guest, £350 payment each month. Contact resettlement@somerset.gov.uk if interested and for more details.

Indoor Walking Cricket at Wellington Sports Centre. Tuesdays at 10am to 12pm. A slower-paced version of the sport for male and female participants who enjoy the social side of sport as much as playing. These sessions will help improve your fitness, health, and wellbeing. No experience required. Suitable for those of all abilities. For a free taster session, call Ali Cottey on 01823 271271 or email alicottey@everyoneactive.com. Only £3.65 per session.

Wellington Football Club. Wellington AFC under 7s. Do you enjoy football? Want to join a team? Why not join Wellington AFC? Wellington AFC's Training Sessions for next season's U7s will commence soon at the Playing Field off Courtland Road. Players must be under 7 years of age and over 6 years of age on 1st September 2024 i.e. year 2 and year 3 next term. For further information contact Colin Waller, Youth Team Secretary, Wellington AFC, telephone 01823 667411.

Root for Somerset. Make your trees count. Are you an amazing Somerset resident, group, landowner, school, or business doing great work to plant trees? Celebrate your efforts and make your tree planting count. Can we count on you? Register them on the Somerset Tree Planting register. It's easy to do and takes less than 5 minutes. The Somerset Tree Planting Register is part of the Somerset Tree Strategy - a 10 year plan to enhance and protect Somerset trees and woodland. Planning to plant trees and need FREE expert advice? Contact our Woodland Creation team at woodlandcreation@somerset.gov.uk. Find out more at www.somerset.gov.uk/somerset-tree-strategy

Walking netball group. Wellington Vixens. Walking netball is a friendly and inclusive programme, allowing women the opportunity to find their place in the sport. It's netball, but at a walking pace where the rules are slightly tweaked. It's an experience; a one-of-a-kind programme that gives access to a whole world of connection, laughter and fun. You can pay and play for a single session and see how you like it - no long term commitment is required. When: Monday 7-8pm. Where: Court Fields Sports Hall. £5 per session (first session free). All ages and abilities welcome. Any enquiries? email johanna.templeman@englandnetball.co.uk

Move it or lose it! Turn back the clock with our fun and friendly exercise classes to improve you balance and confidence, mobility and flexibility, strength and independence. Over 60's exercise class, Wellington Rugby Club, Tuesday 10-11am, Friday 1:30pm - 2:30pm. Call 07421 762532. £6.

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