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Join us for a fishing taster day for adults and accompanied children. Try your hand at fishing? Wellington Basins Volunteer Group are holding an open afternoon with a chance to learn fishing skills - adult fishermen on hand to show you how. Sunday 13th July 1-5pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bric-a-brac stall, free tea and coffee.

Nynehead Court welcomes you all to attend our teddy bears picnic Wednesday 9th July 2025. 2pm to 4pm. Bring your picnic and teddy bears and enjoy our beautiful gardens. Our friends from Growing Minds will be attending for the fun and games. Nynehead Court, Wellington, TA21 0BW. 01823 662481

Environment Agency. Westford Flood storage area - safety remediation and maintenance work. Westford Reservoir is a designated reservoir structure, maintained by the Environment Agency. The identified improvement work will maintain safe and continued operation of the reservoir. The work will also ensure maintenance of the flood risk management that the reservoir offers both to the local communities and downstream towns. From approximately the 21st July 2025 for 6 weeks, Environment Agency will be replacing the existing concrete crest beam (concrete line in the middle of the image) and a section of pre-cast blocks underneath grass will be broken out with a new crest beam and concrete revetment blocks installed. This will not require the closure of any public right of way or any traffic disruption. Works will be completed within standard working hours. Environment agency contact: Rivers House, East Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 4YS. wessexenquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk

#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

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.

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

Wellington Repair Cafe. Bin it? no way! Saturday 5th July 2025 10am to 12:30pm. Scout Hall, Fore Street. Bring along items for repair: electrical, clothing, textiles, jewellery, tool sharpening, garden tools, sewing machines, clocks. Refreshments available. Donations for repairs welcome.

St John Ambulance Pop-Up Shop. June 23rd - June 28th 2025, Fore Street, Wellington. Learn baby, child, and adult first aid skills. CPR and defibrillator demonstrations. Children's colouring competition. Name the teddy bear. Prize raffle (to be drawn 28th June at 3pm). Come and meet the team and find out more about us! All are welcome!

TTW Wildlife Group 24 Hour Bio-blitz on Fox's Field. Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th June 2025. Explore this beautiful, biodiverse area next to Tonedale Mill. What3Words location: ///having.fewer.lifted. Record your sightings using iNaturalist and Merlin apps. Help us build a baseline picture of what species are here so that we can record and boost biodiversity in the future. Saturday from 2pm, plants, butterflies, grasshoppers and other invertebrates, river-dipping and reptiles. Saturday from 9pm, bat walk using bat detectors. Sunday from 5:30am, dawn chorus and small mammals followed by moths. For more information contact hannah.montag@posteo.net.

Wellington School Circus Family Fun Day. Sunday 29 June, 10am - 4:30pm. Circus shows, workshops, have a go area, stalls, games, live music. Tickets must be purchased in advance for all circus shows and workshops. Pre-orders for meal deals also available via the QR code. Wellington School, South Street, TA21 8NT.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are you compassionate? We're looking for Companion Volunteers to join our friendly team at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset. Do you live in Taunton or the surrounding area? Would you be able to offer practical information and support to families? We're looking for empathetic volunteers to provide emotional assistance, guidance and to simply be there to support those nearing the end of their life. To apply visit mariecurie.org.uk/volunteering. For more information, contact southwestvolunteeringhub@mariecurie.org.uk.

Talent Gallery Summer Exhibition. Celebrate Local Art. 13 June - 17 July. Alison Longley, Jannine Needam Kamm, Steve Hall, Nicky Farrell, Katherine Creasey, JOanna Commings, Alexandra Lavizzari, Lucy Rodgers, Alex Williams. 10:30am - 3pm Tuesday to Saturday. Featuring a wonderful array of styles and mediums, from familiar favourites to exciting new faces. Discover inspiring original artworks, along with a great selection of cards and prints. With prices to suit all budgets, you're sure to find something special, whether it's a unique piece for your collection or thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. Talent Gallery, 11 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset.

Gideon Amos MP. Your MP will be holding surgeries in: 25th April Creech St Michael. 9th May Stoke St Mary. 23rd May Wellington. 6th June North Curry. 20th June Churchinford. 4th July Taunton. 18th July Wellington. To book an appointment please email officeofgideonamos@parliament.uk. Keep in touch on my socials, where I also share information about my informal drop-in surgeries.

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

In the Mix Project. Detached and Outreach Youth Project. When and where we are? We are currently operating in Cotford St Luke and Wellington on alternative Friday evenings between 7pm and 9pm. What are we doing? We are looking to support young people primarily aged between 11-19 years with information, advice an support, and signposting to other services. We will provide and run light touch activities. We will be where young people meet as well as in places like parks and communal areas, look out for staff wearing ID badges and branded clothing. Dates for your diary: Cotford St Luke, 23rd May, 6th June, 20h June, 4th July, 18th July, 1st August, 15th August, 29th August/ Wellington, 30th May, 13th June, 27th June, 11th July, 25th July, 8th August, 22nd August, 5th September. info@inthemixproject.org.uk. 01984 629510.

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.

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

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.

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