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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.

Wellington Community Association, which is a registered charity that manages the Community Centre in White Hart Lane for the benefit of the residents of Wellington, is holding its Annual General Meeting at 6pm on Thursday 01 May 2025 in the Community Centre, White Hart Lane. Come along and see what the Community Centre has to offer as a venue for meetings, leisure activities, and parties. Doors open 5:30pm. Nomination forms for committee membership are available from Wellington Town Council, 28 Fore Street. Completed nomination forms should be deposited with the council by 4pm on Friday 25 April.

Bible Society Wellington Action Group. Coffee Evening. Join us as we decide our fundraising project for 2025. Tuesday 29 April 2025, 7:30pm. Millway Evangelical Church, North Street, Wellington.

Stephanie Austin Author Talk. Death on Dartmoor Edge. 1st May at 6:15pm - £5. Bookshop by the Blackdowns.

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

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/

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.

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

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

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.

VE Day 80th Anniversary. Join us in Wellington Park for an evening of wartime music and a beacon lighting in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. Order of events: 7:15pm Wellington Silver Band, 8:15pm Liz-EE, 9:30 Beacon Lighting and Tribute by Mayor of Wellington and Town Crier. Refreshments available. Thursday 8th May 7pm - 10pm.

BEMP Singers and Players. Musical director Janjoost van Elburg. Cornetto Helen Roberts. Sackbut Emily Saville. Harp Aileen Henry. Bajon William Lyons. Organ Martin Perkins. Latin American Baroque. Vespers from Puebla Cathedral. Music by Capillas, Padilla, Araujo & Fernandez. Church of St John the Baptist, Wellington, TA218QY. Sunday 4 May 2025, 7pm. Full price £15. Students £10. U12 free. Advance sales via QR code and Taunton Visitor Centre 01823 340470. Cash or card at door.

National Garden Scheme. Garden Open for Charity. Little Yarford Farmhouse. Kingston St Mary, Taunton, TA2 8AN. Sunday 4 May, Monday 5 May. 2-5pm, 11am-4pm. Adults £7, children free. Teas in aid of St Thomas Cothelstone. More information at ngs.org.uk

Friends of Wellington Park, Spring Fayre. Sunday 4th May 2025. 12:30pm - 4:30pm. To be opened by Gideon Amos OBE MP. Entertainment over 50 stalls, live music, children's entertainment, and dog show. Food and drinks licenced bar, hot & cold drinks, food and cake stands. For more info email fowp2016@outlook.com or follow us.

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

Amici. Supported by Crescent Funeral Services Simon Hellar-Moore. Guest musical director Laurence Blyth. Music of the Stars. Contemporary Choral Music. Dove, MacMillan, Martin, McDowall, McGlade, Panufnik, Tavener, Weir, Whitcare. Saturday 3rd May 2025 at 7:30pm in St John's Church Wellington. Tickets £15/£10 from Taunton Visitor Centre (01823 340470) use the QR code or go to www.amicichoir.org.uk

Milverton Music. Aaron Catlow & Brooks Williams. Friday 25th April tickets £15. Doors open 7:30pm, music from 8pm. 01823 400416 or milvertonmusicclub@gmail.com. Victoria Rooms, Fore Street, Milverton, TA4 1JU. There will be a bar.

Wessex Water Community Drop In. Wellington Library, 16 Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AQ. Monday 28th April. Drop in 10am-12pm. Come and meet Wessex Water. Chat to us in person if you have a query about: your water bill, your water and sewerage services, how to save water and prevent sewer blockages.

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)

Rag Rug Making. Saturday April 12th, 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Friends Meeting House. Wellington. With Sally Light. £35. Come and learn traditional rag rug technique known as "proggy" or "proddy" with rag rug artist Sally Light AKA Bodkin Beak. Using beautiful waste fabrics supplied for free by Sally or your own fabrics if you prefer (upholstery or stiff fabrics not recommended) Learn this sustainable rag rug craft and start creating a small mat/cushion cover/seat cover to take home with you. Email info@bodkinbeak.co.uk or tel 07402 100494 to book a place,

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 still needs a station. Join the London lobby! Make it happen. Wednesday 23rd April, parliament. Travel up together. Join up with MP Gideon Amos. Confront the Rail Minister. Press for a YES! Sign up via WR code or at www.tandwlibdems.org/our-campaigns/wellington-station

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.

Bulford Senior Citizens Club tabletop sale. Saturday 26th April, Bulford Hall, doors open 2pm, free admission. Raffle, tombola, books, gifts, cards, refreshments.

Save the date. Wellington Garden of Light. Fuse fire and light. Saturday October 25th. Wellington Park. 7pm to 9pm. Celebrating art and nature. Fuse fire and light performances, aerial dance, music, digital arts, film projections, light sculpture trail. Take part in lantern workshops. www.fuse.org.uk/productions/wellington-garden-of-light. Contact: events@fuseperformance.co.uk, 07866 771601

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

Music through the years presented by Wellington Silver Band. In memory of Miss April Hooper on Friday 9th May 2025, 7:30pm at Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, TA2 8PD. Featuring guest soloist Miss Emily Vernon. Supported by The Wyndham Singers. In aid of Mind. Tickets £11. Booking line 01823 414141 or www.tacchi-morris.com

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.

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

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. Tell us how we should respond to automatic fire alarms. We responded to an average of 16 false alarms every day last year due to automatic fire alarms. Read about our proposed changes and complete a short survey by visiting www.dsfire.gov.uk/about-us/AFA-consultation or scanning the QR code. The consultation process closes at midday on Wednesday 9th April 2025. Need information in a different format? Please call us on 01392 261287 or email rightresponse@dsfire.gov.uk

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

United Reformed Church coffee morning April 15th 10 until 11:30. Coffee and cakes, puzzles, CDs, bric-a-brac, books. All proceeds to charities Alzheimer's and ARC.

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