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Review: Wookey Theatre Group superb in Pirates of the Panto

By Tim Lethaby

16th Jul 2021 | Local News

Pirate captain Spongebag Roundpants with accomplices Skull and Bones (Photo: Myrtle Pizzey)

Wookey Theatre Group has pulled off another fantastic show.

Setting sail as the Pirates of the Panto they raised the roof at the village hall. Pirates of the Panto, starring Steve French as swashbuckling Captain Zac Sparrow, was panto gold.

Recycle More scheme will still be rolled out in Wells from the end of June

By Tim Lethaby

16th Jul 2021 | Local News

Bins and stacked recycling boxes (Photo: Somerset Waste Partnership)

A new recycling scheme in Wells will still be rolled out on time despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

The Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP)'s Recycle More scheme will see refuse collections reduced to once every three weeks as more items can be recycled at the kerbside.

Wells Festival of Literature - Competition Time

By Guest

16th Jul 2021 | Local News

Jo Shapcott - Poetry Judge (image provided by the author)

Pick up your pens you poets, writers weave the warp and weft of your words and enter the Wells Festival of Literature's Competitions.

There are cash prizes to be won for your poetry, short stories and books for children. We are pleased to have secured a notable judge for each genre this year.

Offering guidance on grades in exams

By Guest

16th Jul 2021 | Local News

Strode College in Street says it is starting to receive guidance on how students will be graded by central government and the exam bodies.

Following the government announcement that summer exams are cancelled, the college says it will keep students updated as staff receive more information.

Helping Wells businesses

By Tim Lethaby

16th Jul 2021 | Local News

A message from our founder.

Dear Wells,

Coronavirus: St Cuthbert (Out) Parish contacts

By Guest

16th Jul 2021 | Local News

You can keep an eye out on the website here for updated contact sheets from the villages around Wells.

If you are a community contact actively involved in helping with the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis, you can email Lisa at [email protected]

Wells Breakfast Briefing March 20 2020

By Tim Lethaby

16th Jul 2021 | Local News

The Venue - see the list of pubs, restaurants and cafes offering a takeaway service below (Photo: Google Street View)

WELLS BRIEFING: Friday March 20 2020

TODAY'S WELLS SUNRISE:

Coronavirus: Closure of Cedars Hall in Wells

By Guest

16th Jul 2021 | Local News

Following the most recent briefings from the Prime Minister, informed by the Chief Medical Officer, about the coronavirus Covid-19 position which specifically advises against non-essential travel and public gatherings, Wells Cathedral School has taken the decision that no further events at Cedars Hall will be open to members of the public with immediate effect.

The public's well-being along with that of performing artistes and the school community has to be the primary concern and the school says it would be irresponsible to allow visitors to its campus for the time-being.

Waitrose in Wells offering daily slot reserved for elderly and vulnerable customers

By Tim Lethaby

16th Jul 2021 | Local News

Waitrose have announced new measures to help vulnerable and elderly customers

Waitrose is the latest supermarket chain to offer special shopping hours for elderly and vulnerable customers, with its Wells store offering a dedicated slot every day.

From tomorrow (March 20), in Waitrose supermarkets the elderly, the vulnerable and those who look after them will be able to take advantage of a prioritised and dedicated shopping hour.

Wells Breakfast Briefing March 19 2020

By Tim Lethaby

16th Jul 2021 | Local News

WELLS BRIEFING: Thursday March 19 2020

TODAY'S WELLS SUNRISE:

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