News in Wells

The singer-songwriter Mary Bateman and author and storyteller Beth Webb, who are both from the Wells area, will be presenting an evening of myth and legend about crows, ravens and magpies.

You can join the event on Friday June 19 here: https://www.facebook.com/events/255847118855556/.

A South Horrington charity has joined Somerset cricket legend Marcus Trescothick in a new video promoting Mindline Somerset, a confidential listening service with a 24-hour telephone service to give emotional support and counselling to anyone in need and help them find further support.

The service is one of many local mental health projects funded by Somerset Community Foundation's (SCF) Somerset Coronavirus Appeal, and Bridget Harvey from Heads Up in South Horrington is featured in the video, along with the former England cricketer.

The A39 Bristol Hill is scheduled to be closed next week for emergency ash tree removals to take place.

The road is set to be closed from 7am to 5pm on Thursday (June 11) for a total distance of 610 metres.

Great news for local producers - local premium food brand, Charlie Bigham's, is proud to announce its headline sponsorship of Wells Food Festival.

More than 200 local producers and street food sellers are due to take over Wells on October 11, showcasing Somerset's finest food and drink and cementing the South West's reputation as a leading foodie hotspot.

Dulcote Recycling Centre will accept more materials from next week.

From Monday June 8, the centre will take plastic pots, tubs and trays; waste wood (man-made or natural); small household electrical items (such as toasters); and paint.

Wells WI had its first ever online meeting this month using Zoom.

Twenty-six members attended via their phones, tablets and computers. Having missed a couple of months, everyone was delighted to see their friends' familiar faces.

Thirty Wells percussionists from Year 5 to the Upper Sixth, along with five percussion staff have created an uplifting collaborative rendition of Pharrell Williams' much-loved song Happy.

It was co-ordinated by head of student experience and well-being and co-ordinator of percussion, Jayne Obradovic; arranged by Toby Kearney; and produced and edited expertly by lead technician, Tim Walker.

A trade union has paid an emotional tribute to a bus driver from Wells who sadly died last month.

Glen Newstead was found dead at his home in Everett Close on May 19, and an inquest has been opened into his death.

Cycle routes in and around Wells could be connected up or enhanced as part of council plans to cut car use and reduce engine idling.

Mendip District Council has drawn up a list of routes it wishes to improve as part of its strategy to make the district carbon-neutral by 2030.

Local businesses in Mendip are being urged to register for a Government grant worth up to £10,000 - before the offer ends.

Hundreds have already applied for the Local Authority Discretionary Grant since its launch last week, but there is a finite amount of money available before cut-off.