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Wellington Choral Society. 2025-2026 season. Conductor/Director Laurence Blyth. We welcome new singers. Soprano - Alto - Tenot - Bass. Please come and sing with us in January 2026. Brahms German Requiem. A Superb Sing. Concert Saturday 28th March 2026 at 7:00pm. Held at St John the Baptist Church Wellington. No Auditions - Free trial period for all. No charge for under 18 membership. Rehearsals start on Wednesday the 7th of January 2026. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at The Prep School Hall, Wellington School, South Street, Ta21 8NT. Car Park at rear. For more information: www.wellingtonchoralsociety.org.uk. SInging is good for your health! Join Wellington Choral Society!

Wessex Water Community Drop in. WEllington Library, 16 Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AQ. Mondays 2026, 2 February, 29th June. Drop in is 10am to 12pm. Come and meet Wessex Water. Chat to us in person if you have a query about: Your water will, Your water and sewage services, How to save water and prevent sewage blockages. Wessex water - For you. For life.

Pop in for a cuppa. Local unpaid carers group. Wellington, first Tuesday of the month 1-30pm until 3pm. St John's Church Rooms, Wellington, 5 Church Fields, TA21 8SD. Advice and information, meet other careers. Share ideas, visiting speakers. Support for carer and cared for. Accessible facilities, you can park in church drive. For more information contact: cathh@somersetrcc.org.uk, or call 07535279359. somersetcarers.org. By Somerset Careers from Thrive, Somerset council and NHS Somerset.

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)

Wellington Wassail 2026. Wellington Folk and custom Society Invites you! Join us un this ancient custom with: Wassail singers, Master of Ceremony, Wise Maiden, Song Keeper, Modred the Dragon, Bootstrap Border Morris, Folk Musicians, Mr Double Banger the 2nd. 7:30pm Cottage Inn, 31 Champford lane, Wellington, Somerset, Ta21 8BH. Come and have a jolly wassail! With bessing of the apple trees. WEllington Folk and Custom Society. Email: wfcs1889ad@yahoo.com. Cottage Inn phone number: 01823 664 650

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).

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

Wellington Rotary club. Antiques Quiz. Three professional auctioneers will bring a selection of antique objects. They'll talk about each object and based on what they say, and who you think is bluffing, YOU decide from a choice of 3 values for each object on a score sheet. At the end the scores will be totalled and the winner will receive a prize! Wellington Rugby Club, Thursday 29th of January 2026. &:00pm - doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are £10 each in advance including a ploughmans supper. The bar at the Rugby Club will be open for hot and cold drinks. Halfway through the program the Ploughman's Supper will be served. When ordering your ploughman's please let us know if you have any allergies and a vegetarian option is available. Tickets available form The Nook and Cranny, High Street, Wellington or from Rotarian Paul Brunsch: paulbrunsch@sky.com All the money raised will be donated to local charities.

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.

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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