News in Wells

Blood donation will continue in Wells despite the coronavirus crisis, with donors being reassured that travel to sessions is classed as essential.

Donation sessions will continue to be held at Wells Town Hall, and the NHS Blood and Transplant service has made a plea to city residents to keep donating to maintain stock levels.

This Godney Gathering 2020 has been postponed until later in the year due to the coronavirus crisis, but the headline acts have committed to the new dates.

Now the event will take place on Friday and Saturday September 25 and 26, and the Lightning Seeds, The Coral, Judge Jules Live and British Sea Power have all confirmed they will be available for the new dates.

An update on NHS services in Wells has been issued by Councillor Clare Paul, Somerset County Council's Cabinet member for public health and wellbeing.

"As coronavirus expands," she said, "routine services will come under pressure, but the NHS will flex its response in line with well-established escalation plans, backed by regular guidance to local health services, including GP practices, which is being regularly updated.

The Tesco in Wells has begun operating a one way system in the store to reduce the risk of coronavirus spreading between shoppers.

According to staff in the store, the one way system is a trial to see how smoothly it runs and how well it is followed by shoppers.

During the coronavirus lockdown, Wells Golf Club is offering a free delivery service to support the community.

The club is delivering homecooked frozen food, and order between 10am and 2pm for same day delivery.

Wells City FC have backed the cancellation of their football season and the results being expunged despite being disappointed that it means they have missed out on a push for promotion.

The Toolstation Western League First Division side were sitting fourth in the table before the coronavirus crisis hit, but will now see this season scrubbed from the record books following the Football Association's decision to call off all the 2019/20 action.

The Government has today (March 27) issued advice for pet owners and livestock keepers in Wells about caring for their animals during the coronavirus pandemic.

There is no evidence of the virus circulating in pets or other animals in the UK and there is nothing to suggest animals may transmit the disease to humans.

A Stay at Home Story Writing Competition has been launched for all ages living in the villages around Wells.

The contest is being run by St Cuthbert (Out) Parish Council for residents to keep occupied during the coronavirus restrictions.

Avon and Somerset Police now has dispersal powers to help ensure everyone in Wells adheres to the social distancing guidance laid out by the Government and Public Health England.

These powers have been granted under the Health Regulations 2020 and came into effect yesterday (March 26).

There are so many people and groups mobilising, this contact sheet is just the tip of the iceberg locally.

Please let St Cuthbert (Out) Parish Council know if you would like anything added (or removed).