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The Christmas Art Sale. 22nd November to 14th December 2025. The Christmas Art Sale returns for it's 11th year! The perfect opportunity to shop local, support small businesses and find truly unique Christmas gifts this year. Over 25 local artists exhibiting a vast selection of quality, affordable, varied and beautiful artwork. Open daily 10am until 4pm. The Old Brick Workshop, Higher Poole, WEllington, Somerset, TA21 9HW. WEbsite address: www.theoldbrickworkshop.com. Email: alison@theoldbrickworkshop.com.

Collegium Singers, Exploring Beautiful Music. Guest Director Laurence Blyth. Organ David Davies. Joy to the World! Seasonal delights for Christmas. Parish Church of St John, Wellington, TA21 8QY. Monday 15th December. 7:30pm. Tickets - £15. Students, £9.00, U12's free. From collegiumsingers.org.uk. Taunton Visitor centre 01823 340470. Cards/Cash at the door.

Sat 13th Dec 10am to 3pm.The high Street. Wellington independent Christmas Market. Over 40 stalls. Come and see Santa at The Hub Saturday 13th December. 11:30 am until 2:30pm. £5 per person. Tickets available from the shop - Nook and Cranny - in advance or on the day!.

Indoor Walking Cricket at Wellington Sports Centre. Tuesdays at 10am - 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 needed. Suitable for those of all abilities. For a FREE taster session call Ali Cottey on 01823 271271 or email alicottey@everyoneactive.com. Only £3.90 per session.

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

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

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.

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 at Wellington Sports Centre. Every Friday 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Starting Friday 20th June. Suitable for those of all ages, genders, abilities, and experiences. Refreshments are provided. For more information and to book, please call Ali Cottey on 07935 754645 or email alicottey@everyoneactive.com. Only £3.90 per session. Free for those on an exercise referral programme.

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)

Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir present - Christmas Carol Concert. Wellington Methodist Church. Waterloo Road, Wellington, TA21 8JQ. Saturday 13th December 2025. 7:00pm (doors open 6:30pm). Parking adjacent to to Wellington Sports Centre, Coram Lane (approx 250 yards). Interval refreshments will be available. Tickets £12.50 available from Wellington Methodist Church (on the door). Anthony Waite - tel. 07788 581 775 or 01823 669 336. Choir Box Office - 01823 432 495. Choir Website - tauntondeanemvc.com. Sponsored by Blakes, Calverts fine furniture and Notaro windows.

Christmas at the Wellesley. Sunday 14th December. 2:30pm. Tickets £6. www.ticketsource.co.uk/wellingtonartscentre.

Christmas Carols with the Wellington Operatic Society. Thursday 18th December at 10:15am until 12pm at the Old Vicarage, High Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8RF. Everyone's welcome to join us for a lovely morning of singing from the wellington Operatic Society. Tea, coffee and cakes will be served and you can enjoy a warm community get-together. The Old Vicarage is a lovely, welcoming place for people aged 55 and over. It has 29 comfortable flats,each with it's own kitchen and bathroom, so you can enjoy your own space while being part of a friendly community. There's a beautiful garden to relax in and a bright lounge where everyone comes together for chats, activities and events. If you're looking for new housing options or are just in the mood for some festive fun, good company and a sing song, then we would love for you to join us! To book your place at this event RSVP to customerservice@abbeyfield.com or call Rebecca on 07972 619940 by the 13th of December. www.abbeyfieldliving.org.uk

Come and join "Let's Sing" at Christmas for an afternoon of Christmas music, with special guests saXes-4. Sunday 7th December 2025 at 3:00pm. At St John's Church, Staplegrove, Taunton, TA2 6AP. £10 cash on the door (children £5). Refreshments available at the end of the concert.

Merry Christmas. Wellington Silver Band invite you to a Christmas OCncert. Friday the 5th of December. 6:45pm. St John's Church, Wellington. Featuring the choir of St John's Primary School. Tickets on door: Adult £7.50, Under 16s £3, U5s Free. Refreshments and raffle tickets on sale on the night. Doors open 6:15pm.

Wellington Free Health Walks. Choose from Beginner and L1 walks through to more advanced walks. Every Monday and Thursday at 10:30am in the Wellington area. Walks are led by trained volunteer walk leaders. For more information. Email the team walks@sasp.co.uk. Our walks are a great to get active, meet others and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, whatever your age or fitness level. OPtions for paid refreshments after the walk. Promoting Movemenet, Connection, and the Outdoors. www.sasp.co.uk/health-walks

Taunton French Circle. 2025/2026. Enjoy a regular gathering of people who want a bit of French Culture in their lives. Annual membership Fee £30 or £5 per evening. Free for students. Talks and events 7pm to 8:30pm. Doors open 6:30pm for a drink and a chat. Staplegrove Village Hall, 214 Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AL. TauntonFrenchCircle.com. Email TauntonFrenchCircle@yahoo.com. Upcoming dates: 13, December 2025, 17th January 2026, 21st February, 21 March, 18th April, 16th May. Various topics discussed contact Taunton French Circle or call Wellington Town Council on 01823 662855 for further information re: talks.

NHS Somerset. Could you help get people to crucial medical appointments? Become a volunteer driver today* *Volunteer role, mileage expenses paid, use of own car,current full driving licence. For ffull information and requirements see website - www.volunteering.somerset.gov.uk/drive. Join our team and make a difference. Without their own transport, and with some undergoing treatments for cancer or cardiology, a volunteer driver is exactly what they need. Think you can help too? WWW.volunteering.somerset.gov.uk/drive. Telephone 01823 355814. Email volunteerdrivers@somerset.gov.uk

A place to warm up! chat, read and eat lunch and supper. Warm Place Wellington. wellywarmplace.co.uk Winter mode runs every Thursday opening from 11:15am to 2pm and close until opening again 4pm to 6pm. Lunch served @ 12:30 (until 1:00pm). Supper served @5:30pm (until 6pm). Please note that meals will not be available outside the above times. Ideally, please book your meal using the above website, as this really helps us with our catering. Or just come in. Summer mode starts 2nd of Mrach. Refreshments, newspapers, activities, wifi, charging points. Charity no. 1164098. Wellington Baptist Church Hall (opposite Oxfam).

Get crafty and feel inspired. Cake and make. Paper decorations. Tuesday 9th December. 7pm to 9pm. Tickets £22 including coffee and cake! Join us for a cosy, creative evening turning vintage book pages and beautiful patterned papers into elegant folded fan decorations. Whether you're a crafty soul or just looking to unwind, this hands on workshop is perfect for all skill levels. All materials provided - just bring your imagination and enjoy a relaxed night of folding, coffee, cake, and socialising! All materials provided - just bring yourself and let's make something lovely together! Book at www.alexwilliamsillustration.co.uk. A House of Cake, High Street, Wellington.

Wellington Free Health Walks. Choose from beginner at L1 walks through to more advanced waslks. Every Monday and Thursday at 10:30am in the Wellington Area. Walks are led by trained volunteer walk leaders. Scan the QR code for more information or email the team walks@sasp.co.uk. Our walks are a great way to get active, meet others, and enjoy the beautiful local surroundings, whatever your age or fitness level. options for paid refreshments after the walk.

New 27 Bus Timetable. Please contact us for further details.

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

Christmas Tree Festival. St Mary's Chruch, WEst Buckland Ta21 (LZ. Friday 12th December 10am to 8pm. Saturday 13th December. 10am to 6pm. Free Entry. Christmas hamper for favourite tree of the festival. Donations by Waitrose, Asda, Co-op and private individuals. Cash Prize to winner of the Bauble competition. Auction 2 x Nordman Fir Trees, donated by Langford Lakes Farm. Raffle. Over £200 of raffle prizes. Donations by Shewppy's, Iron Duke, Willowbrook, Private donation of a West Somerset Heritage Railway Family Ticket. Plus many more prizes. Stalls and refreshments. Prize presentation Saturday 13th December by Madam Mayor. WEllington Wekkly News in attendance. Events-StMary'sWestBuckland@outlook.com.

Christmas at the Well. Donations for St Margaret's Hospice Care. 11th December 6-7pm. Join us around Rockwell Green's ancient well. Mince pies, tea and coffee to follow at RWG Memorial Club. Proudly supported by Carly Press and Wellington Town Council.

Genesis Youthg theatre presents: "The wrong way Round". 17th to the 20th december 2025. Wellington Arts Centre. www.ticketsource.co.uk/wellingtonartscentre. In association with NODA.

Pop-in for a chat. Talking cafe. Wellington (Evening talking cafe) 2nd Monday of the Month. 6-30pm to 8pm. Kings Arms Community Building, Wellington High Street. Health, Finances, Housing, Feelings of loneliness and isolation. Drop-in to the talking cafe for support and advice from a Village Agent. Email info@thrivesomerset.org.uk. www.thrivesomerset.org.uk. Funded by Somerset Council and NHS Somerset

YMCA Taunton. Short Tennis at YMCA Taunton. Every Thursday. For over 50s. 2pm to 4pm. Short tennis is great fun and easy to pick up. Especially for those who have played precious racquet sports! For more info call Sally: 07708037353. info@ymcataunton.co.uk. Telephone 01823274667. Website: www.ymcataunton.co.uk. Social media: X.com/ymcataunton.

Christmas carols with the children from St John's School. Wednesday 10th December 1:15-3:00pm at The Old Vicarage, High Street, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8RF. Everyone's welcome to join us for a lovely afternoon as the children of St John's School sing for our residents. Come along for tea, coffee and cakes, and enjoy a warm community get-together. If you are looking at housing options or you're just oin the mood for some festive fun, good company and a song or two, we'd love for you to join us! To book your place a this event RSVP to customerservice@abbeyfield.com opr call Rebecca on 07972 619940 by the 5th December.

Community Sessions in association with Reminiscence Learning. Join us for our community sessions at the Kings Arms Hub, Wellington. 2pm to 3:30pm every Tuesday afternoon. Each week we will be running one of the following sessions: guest speakers, local businesses coming along to showcase their services and share helpful tups and information. Training and information session, learn more about Reminiscence Learning, our community projects and have your say on what you would like to see in the community. Games and entertainment, from bingo to name that tune, drop in for an afternoon of fun. Coffee and a chat, fancy meeting new people? pop in for a chat in a relaxed environment. interestes? For more information contact Claire 07421 536695.

Community Gardening with Transition Town Wellington. TTW's amazing volunteer team look after 10 sites around the town. Sessions are open to all people of all ages and all abilities. No need to book or commit - just turn up when you can and help out as much as you'd like. We have tools and equipment to lend and share. hope to meet you soon! When and where are the sessions? Visit ttw.org.uk and subscribe. Or go to the online calendar and see what's coming up!

Somerset Carers part of CCS. Wellington Carers Group. St John's Church, Wellington, 5 Church Fields, Wellington, TA21 8SD. 1st Tuesday of the month. 1:30pm to 3pm. For people who care for a friend or family member on an unpaid basis. Share ideas laughs experiences and information. Hear from local organisations who can offer help and guidance. For group details contact: Cath Holloway 07535279359. wellingtoncarerselle@outlook.com. Accessible facilities, the person you are caring for is welcome to come along. Across the road, entrance opposite bus shelter. carers@somersetrcc.org.uk. 0800 3168600. www.somersetcarers.org

Simply a sport for everyone. Venue: Wellington Sports Centre. Date: Wednesday. Time: 9:30 to 10:30. £3.90. Contact: Wellington Sports Centre 01823 663010 or email somersetcommunity@everyoneactive.com

Have you ever experienced croquet? Why not book a croquet experience at your local Wellington Croquet Club. A couple of hours, on your own or with a group of friends experience the challenge and fun of an outside sport under the help and guidance of a club member. FREE - just come in flat shoes. All ages welcome, equipment provided. To book or for more information scan the QR code or visit www.croquet-websites.org.uk/wellington or call Graham on 07702 681207.

Petanque or boules? Petanque is the game and you throw boules. Petanque is a fun, fast-growing sport played world-wide. And in Wellington. A low-cost sport which anyone can play. Wellington Petanque Club plays at the Basins, behind the Sports Centre. Come and give it a try. Find out more at www.wellingtonpetanque.co.uk or contact us at info@wellingtonpetanque.uk

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

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