Wellington, Somerset
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The Abbeyfield Wellington (Somerset) Society Ltd Registered Charity No: 268984.   Company Registration No: 1192971
Contacts: Dr. Bob Phillips 01823 662907 or Colin Ward 01823 661191	"My home, not a home". Abbeyfield houses for older people are friendly, happy places. That's because we offer a unique blend of privacy, security and companionship. Abbeyfield houses offer very sheltered housing, providing meals and a resident housekeeper.
Arcadians (Part of Wellington and District Arts Association)
Contact (Secretary): Monica Spalding Tel: 01823 663597 E-mail: msspalding@tiscali.co.uk	The Arcadians are a comedy review group who write their own scripts.
Cats Protection (CPL) Registered charity number: 203644
Shelter: Dawn and Cyril Mullis Taunton and Wellington Branch Bradford on Tone Wellington, Somerset Tel: 01823 461527 Lost & Found register: 01823 257980	Always looking for permanent, safe, homes for cats and kittens. Alternatively, enrol as a Friend of the Branch. For a minimum donation £7.50 per year you will receive our branch newsletter plus an information pack & 'privileged' invitations to various events. Click here to visit Cats Protection main website.
Civic Players (Part of Wellington and District Arts Association)
Sue Kerry (Secretary) 108 Mantle Street Wellington, Somerset Tel: 01823 661048
Genesis Youth Theatre Group (Part of Wellington and District Arts Association)
E-mail: genesis@w-a-a.org Genesis would also very much like to hear from any parents, performers or helpers who are prepared to assist on Wednesday nights. Please note that all adult helpers must be prepared to be C.R.B. checked as part of our Child Protection Policy. Anyone wishing to help out should contact the group secretary, Kev Stratton on 07917 337522 or email genesis@w-a-a.org. Don't forget to look at the Association's website for all the latest news... www.w-a-a.org	Genesis are now preparing for a busy year of performances with several new and experienced faces joining the group. We are looking for new and old members (aged 11-16 years) to come and join in what will prove to be an exciting 12 months. We meet every Wednesday night, 7-9pm at the Arts Centre and the first workshop starts on Wednesday 15th November. There will be a series of workshops and rehearsals building towards an exciting performance and Open Evening with a "Christmas" theme on Wednesday 20th December at the Arts Centre. In January, members will get the chance to learn a number of stage crafts, such as Set Design, Make-up, Sound and Lighting, as part of a series of workshops in association with the Wellington Pantomime Group. This will end with a back stage tour during the dress rehearsal of this years' pantomime, "Cinderella", to see the theory put into practice! These new skills will then be put straight to the test as the group prepare for Easter and summer performances, where members will have the opportunity to take on roles backstage - as well as in the limelight! We are aiming to produce at least 3 productions this year and we will be giving the members the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of staging them.
Guide Association (Guides, Brownies and Rainbows)
More Information from Jane Evans-Hoon (District Commissioner) 5 Burgage Wellington Somerset TA21 8NB Tel: 01823 663193 Email: jevanshoon@toucansurf.com	Guides meet Tuesdays 6.30-8.00pm at the Methodist Church. There are 3 Brownie packs who meet at various times in Wellington and Rockwell Green, please phone for more details. We have 2 Rainbow Units who meet on Tuesdays in Rockwell Green and Wellington.
The King's Church
The King's Centre Sylvan Way Wellington TA21 8SS Tel: 01823 665622 Email: Julia.glass@kingschurchwellington.co.uk Click here to visit our website.	We are a group of ordinary men and women who have a real heart's desire to be a church that is relevant in society today. We want to show that a personal, loving relationship with God can impact everyone around us and is the most exciting of all adventures. We are an independent charitable trust run by a board of elders and are members of the Evangelical Alliance. We are not associated with any denomination. We are in the process of converting a former industrial building into both a church and a centre for Wellington. Our Youth Area, currently under renovation and due to be open in June/July, will be an incredible resource for the local community with full facilities, a skateboarding centre and other activities. A youth Leader has just been appointed full time in readiness for this venture.
League of Friends of the Wellington Hospitals
Vice Chairman and Treasurer: Roy Hutchings Brenacre Ford Street Wellington Somerset TA21 9PE Tel: 01823 662923 Email: roy@rhutchings.fsnet.co.uk	Monthly meetings held every third Tuesday at Outpatients room, Cottage Hospital, Bulford, Wellington. We raise funds for the provision of equipment and services for the care of patients within the Cottage Hospital and Stratfield House. Since 1969 the League has raised over £262,000. We have recently provided equipment to the physiotherapy department costing £387 and continue to fund the cost of aromatherapy to hospital patients of £40 per week. A request from the Hospital for a pressure relieving mattress at a cost of £3,494 has recently been approved by the Committee
Monument Probus Club
Secretary - Tony Hull, 12 Immenstadt Drive Wellington TA21 9PT Tel. 01823 666522 E-mail address: anthonyjhull@aol.com	Meet on the 1st Thursday of each month
The Rotary Club of Wellington
More information from: JOHN CAMPKIN Secretary The Rotary Club of Wellington (Somerset) Tel: 01823 663370 Fax: 01823 661245	The Rotary Club of Wellington was formed in 1954 and is a member of Rotary International, which is a global network of service volunteers. It is the world's largest service organisation for business and professional people, with some 1,210,905 members operating in 168 countries world-wide. There are some 58,000 Rotarians in Great Britain and Ireland in 1,845 clubs, helping those in need and working towards world understanding and peace. It's a fulfilling role, and Rotarians can get involved as much or as little as their time will allow. But there is much more. Clubs meet on a regular basis, which allows members to build firm friendships. Every Rotarian has a right to attend any Club meeting anywhere in the world, so there is always somewhere to go, and people to meet, wherever business or leisure travel may take you. The Wellington Club meets at 1 p.m. every Monday at The Inn at Sampford, Sampford Arundel, Wellington, TA21 0HB. Telephone 01823 672223 .
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Scott Lane Wellington TA21 8PN Contact C S M Ruth Herington. Telephone No 01935 823306 Church No 01823 664947	Mission Statement of The Salvation Army Church: To Worship God and Proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. In Word and Action to the Community Sunday Services 10.30am - 11.45 Worship Meeting. 3pm Visit and lead a service at a Local Nursing Home. 5pm Prayer Meeting 6pm - 7.15pm Gospel Meeting. Every Thursday Luncheon Club 12 noon Followed by Fellowship Hour The 3rd Thursday of the Month we visit a Nursing Home to lead a service. Every Thursday 5pm-6.15pm Brownies Age 7-10 Other Special Events as announced All are Welcome to join in fellowship. Why not come and bring a Friend
Operatic Society (Part of Wellington and District Arts Association)
Secretary: Monica Spalding Tel: 01823 663597 E-mail: msspalding@tiscali.co.uk	Our next production is "ANNIE GET YOUR GUN" at the Wellesley Theatre, Tuesday May 13th - Saturday May 17th 2008 at 7.30pm + a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday. Auditions take place on Sunday February 3rd at 2.30pm. Details from 01823 663597. Click here for box office information.
Pantomime Group (Part of Wellington and District Arts Association)
Contact: Carolyn Jennings E-mail: carolyn@middlechipley.freeserve.co.uk	The Pantomime Group rehearse on Tuesday and Friday evenings at the Arts Centre.
Somerset Singles
It's not easy finding time to enjoy a good social life in the busy times we live in, but an innovative and exciting organisation has come up with the answer. Somerset Singles provides a ready made calendar of social events for people to enjoy. There's a whole selection of restaurant meals and dinner dances, recently with a Retro 1950's Themed Evening at The Meryan Hotel at Bishop's Hull and New York Style Singles Speed Dating at a country hotel near Wellington. Looking for love? All the social events are a great way for people to make new friends and even find true love. Over the years, Somerset Singles has helped a large number of people find that special someone, and there have been numerous marriages. It does everyone good to get out from in front of the TV! Single and looking for quality social events and nice people to go out with? Please get in touch! Telephone: 07986 462493 . E-mail: sa4871@eclipse.co.uk Click here to visit our website
St John Fisher (Part of Clifton Roman Catholic Diocese)
Mantle Street Wellington Telephone: 01823 662283 Email: p.stjohnfisher@btinternet.com Website: www.our-parish.org Parish priest: Father Bob Rainbow Part of Clifton Roman Catholic Diocese (spanning Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset;) Member of "Churches Together in Wellington;" A Parish accredited by the FAIR TRADE Foundation.	MASS TIMES: Saturday 5.00 pm Sunday 11.00 am (2nd & 4th Sunday in the month - except when no priest is available) Monday (Usually 9.15am) Tuesday 9.15 am Wednesday 9.15 am Friday 10.00 am Saturday (Usually 10am.) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 10.30-11.00am & 4.15-4.45pm at St John Fisher's, Wellington and by appointment. Holy Day Mass: Wellington: 9.15am. GROUPS Rosary Prayer Group: Weds. 9.45; Bible Study Group: Most Thurs. 2.30-4 "KingFishers" 11-14's Youth Group: 3rd Suns. 12-3pm. Parish Pastoral Council and its specialist sub-committees meet regularly "Parish Forum" open meeting meets quarterly. Choir practice: Thursdays 7.30pm Tea/coffee after Sat/Sun. Mass
Spectrum (Part of Wellington and District Arts Association)
Rosemary Savory 5a Oldway Park Wellington, Somerset Tel: 01823 663386	This is an arts and crafts group who meet at the Arts Centre on Mondays at 2-4.00 p.m. An exhibition is held annually during the third week of July.
Wellington Acoustic Music Club
Contact: Tony Woollard 660969 E-mail: Tony.Woollard@btinternet.com	3rd Tuesday every month Victoria Inn, North Street 8.30 until 11.00 p.m. All styles and types of music, beginners to professionals perform or watch. All welcome
Wellington in Bloom
Contacts: Vivienne Stock-Williams 01823 673244 or Isabel Ward Tel: 01823 667456	Wellington in Bloom has won Britain in Bloom's prestigious Portman Cup 5 times in the past 7 years. These achievements come from an enthusiastic committee working towards a continual enhancement of our environment, the conservation of our heritage, the economic wellbeing of our community and in close co-operation with local schools and organisations. We need your support, business sponsorship and 'hands on help'.
Wellington Bridge Circle
Contact: Lloyd Jefferies Tel: 662159	The circle meets at 7.00 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Moose Hall, Bulford, Wellington to play Bridge in a friendly atmosphers. New members welcome, but no beginners please.
Wellington Camera Club
Formed in 1980, we are a friendly club with about 24 members who meet regularly at the New Science Block of Wellington School. This can be found off "Bulford", by the entrance to Wellington School all-weather playing pitch. We meet on Wednesdays at 7.30 for talks, competitions between ourselves and with other local clubs, talks and practical evenings. Camera enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are welcome. For the technical, we have members who use film cameras, a growing number who have changed to digital, (or maybe use both) and are moving into advanced audio-visual presentations, using computers and the school's digital projector. Anyone interested in joining our club, (and we offer the first three meetings free of charge), can visit our website for more details or call our Secretary on 01823-664953.
Wellington Chess Club
Contact: Chris Barratt (Secretary) Tel: 01984 623670	The club has been running for many years and Chris Barratt has been the Secretary for over eight of those. They lost their home at the Blue Mantle last month and are now meeting at The Barley Mow, Rockwell Green, on Wednesday evenings, 7.30 p.m. start. They cater for all ages from 10 years upwards.
Wellington Cricket Club
Duncan Short (Chairman) Lulworth 1 Pyles Thorne Road, Wellington Tel: 01823 667325	1st XI and 2nd Team (both Somerset League Div 1), U11, U13 and U15. Two winter indoor league sides (Somerset County Ground Indoor School). Click here to visit our website.
Wellington Croquet Club
Graham Rosser (Chairman) Tel: 01823 666663	Croquet is a game of guile and skill, suitable for people of all ages. We play every day, weather permitting, at Oake Manor Golf Course and compete in league matches as far afield as Nailsea and Plymouth. We offer introductory games without obligation to those interested.
Wellington and District Arts Association
General information can be obtained from the Secretary: E-mail: secretary@w-a-a.org Click here to visit our website.	The Arts Association started out as five separate groups who, in the 1970s, pooled their resources and bought the Arts Centre in Eight Acre Lane, Wellington. The Group now comprises: Arcadians Civic Players Genesis Youth Theatre Group Operatic Society Pantomime Group Spectrum
Wellington and District Pool League
Website: www.wdpl.co.uk Contact: info@wdpl.co.uk	Three division pool league for Wellington and surrounding area (Thursday nights) with a representative team in the County structure (Friday night). Also a Summer League (Tuesday Nights). All results, tables and player ratings published weekly on our website..
Wellington Flower Show Society (formerly the Wellington & District Horticultural Society)
Sheena Page E-mail: pagelang@lineone.net	Our 100 year old Society currently has a committee of about 12 people whose aim is to organise the annual Summer and smaller Spring Flower Shows. We are always looking for new committee members who are keen to help with running the Shows.
Wellington Garden Club
Joanna Stringer (Secretary) 15 Richards Close Tonedale Wellington TA21 0BD Tel: 01823 667634 John Gould (Chairman) 74 Springfield Wellington TA21 8LH Tel: 01823 667225	Club meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of the month in Lodge Hall, Lodge Close, at 7.30 p.m. They include a talk on a gardening subject, together with plant and magazine sales. New members are welcome at any meeting.
Wellington Group Of Friends (Part of Somerset Social Group) Telephone: 08456 121 772
Sean & Margaret McCarthy 19 Walkers Gate Wellington Somerset TA21 8DJ Telephone: 08456 121 772 (local rate) E-mail: info@somersetsocialgroup.com Click here to visit our website www.somersetsocialgroup.com	Parties * Dinner Dances * Dining Out * Walks * Outdoor Activities * Holidays Meet new people, make new friends, and enjoy the best social life in Somerset! Members in Wellington, Taunton, Yeovil, and across Somerset. Everyone welcome! Ideal if you are looking for more to do and to have some fun! Previous events have included skittles at The White Horse at Bradford On Tone, a party night at The Cleve Country Club in Wellington, a dinner party at The Anchor at Hillfarrance, a Car Treasure Hunt through Wellington and Tiverton, Quad Biking at Quad World in Cullompton, Adventure Caving at Cheddar Gorge, a Tapas Party at Tournedos No.1 in Taunton, a Ladies Pampering Day at Cedar Falls Health Spa, Paintball at Crealy near the M5, and a behind the scenes tour of Sheppey's Cider. Holidays with the 'group of friends' to Brittany, Las Vegas & Grand Canyon, Egypt, & Crete. * CONTACT US FOR A FREE INFORMATION PACK *
Wellington Majorettes
Louise Brierley 8 Lillebonne Close Wellington Somerset TA21 9EU E-mail: wellingtonmajorettes@fsmail.net	We meet at Wellington Community Centre, White hart Lane, on Friday evenings at 5.30pm - 7pm. We are currently looking to expand our troupe and band and are looking for anyone over 4 years old, male or female, child or adult. For further information, please visit our website at http://wellingtonmajorettes.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/
Wellington Museum & Local History Society
28 Fore Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8AQ Telephone number: 07971 242904	Wellington Museum offers a warm welcome to visitors. The Museum has exhibits which feature famous firms, both past and present, that are/were based in Wellington. The Duke of Wellington is also represented, together with other famous people associated with Wellington. Our volunteer Stewards are available to share their knowledge of the town. We also sell booklets on local history, sometimes written by members of the society, and a range of postcards, local walks' leaflets and souvenirs of Wellington. Entry is Free. Visitors do not have to be a members of the Local History Society to come in and look at the displays. The local history society is part of the Museum. We have various copies of records of people who lived in Wellington and in some of the parishes around. We also have a local oral history project, with recordings on CDs of local people and their memories. These are all held in the Museum. The Stewards are quite willing to help people to look up these records, though further details are found in Taunton Record Office. To join the Wellington Museum & Local History Society costs from £3.00 for a concessionary single up to £6.00 for two people at the same address. These are annual charges, from 1st January to 31st December. New members are always welcome.
Wellington Parent Support Group
For more information contact Louise on 01823 665460 or s.winborn@btinternet.com. Alternatively, go to www.somersetdyslexia.co.uk for diary of events.	Supporting parents of children with specific learning differences (dyslexia). Meetings to be held at The Adult Learning and Leisure Centre, Corams Lane, Wellington TA21 8LL. 7-9 pm.
The Wellington Probus Club
For more information please contact: Edward Broom (President) Tel: 01823 663049 or Gordon Woodbury (Secretary) Tel: 01823 661140	The Probus Club was founded in 1976. The object of our Club is to promote fellowship and relaxation for members and, where appropriate, Ladies and Friends. Membership is open to retired professional and/or businessmen. Why not give us a try? Monthly Meetings are held at The Wellington Rugby Club on the third Thursday of the month at 10.30am. We also have outings, a residential Spring Break, an Annual Lunch and a pre Christmas Drinks and Buffet Party. The Club is run by its members for its members and we are known as "The Friendship Club for the Young at Heart".
Wellington Round Table
For more info ring Dennis King on 0797 0040243 or 01823 662260 E-mail info@kingscycles.co.uk	So what is Round Table? We're an international association of Clubs for young men aged between 18 and 45. We provide a range of social and community service related opportunities for our members. We come from all walks of life and we try to make a real difference in our local community, we also have a great deal of fun in doing so! For the mobile professional of today, it's an ideal organisation for meeting like minded young men, getting involved locally and building a network of friends whilst serving the less privileged. We meet once a fortnight for a beer and there's a range of visits, sporting and social activities as well. What are you waiting for?
Wellington Rugby Football Club
The Athletic Ground Corams Lane Wellington Somerset England, TA21 8LL Membership secretary: E.J. MacKenzie Tel: 01823 667433	The club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays for training. New players always welcome. Dependent on fixtures, we play on Saturdays at 2:30pm. Wellington has three senior teams and several junior teams. Click here to visit our website.
Wellington Scouts
Steve Altria (Group Chairman) 01823 666295 E-mail: info@wellingtonscouts.org	1st Wellington Scout Group: Beavers : 6 - 8 years Cubs : 8 - 10.5 years Scouts : 10.5 - 15.5 years Ventures : 15.5 - 20 years Leaders/Fellowship : 18 - 65 years Adult help desperately required in all the sections. If you can't spare one night a week to help at a section then why not volunteer to help staff fundraising events which may occur once every few months. Full training is given and all reasonable costs are met by the Group. Click here to visit our website.
Wellington St. John Ambulance
HQ phone number: 01823 661444 E-mail: Wellington@somerset.sja.org.uk Click here to visit our Website.	We are very much a community based organisation and we have a large youth section. We have Badger meeting nights for children aged 5 - 10 and Cadet meetings for people aged 10- 18. In Cadets alone we have nearly 40 young people enrolled who attend our weekly meetings. All youth activities include games and badge subjects; these include first aid but also range from accident prevention to disability awareness to media studies to fire prevention to radio communications to care in the community. There are over 70 subjects to choose from covering a huge range of different areas. We are also now offering community first aid courses to the public, covering a wide range of first aid situations. We also hold garage sales and open evenings at our HQ in Victoria Street, Wellington.
Wellington Silver Band
Membership: Sharon Cheshire - 01823 665829 Davina Greenshields - 01823 665821 Secretary: Kim Chapman - 01984 624022	Wellington Silver Band is a friendly fourth section band and we would love to welcome you to our group. We play at local concerts, fetes and also visit local sea resorts to play our music. In the past the band has also contested and progressively improved. We play traditional to popular music and have a mixture of young and older players. We would love to welcome any level of playing from beginners through to the well seasoned players. We have instruments available and are able to give tuition to complete beginners and to people who would like a change and learn a different instrument. Instruments are Cornet, Euphonium, Baritone, Flugel Horn, Horn, Trombone, Bass, Drums and Percussion. Practice: Junior Band - Tuesday evenings (all year) from 7-8.00pm Full Band - Tuesday evenings from 8-10.00pm If you would like to know more please do not hesitate to contact us.
Wellington Stroke Club Charity no. 211015
Contact: John Angus Tel: 01823 663014	Affiliated to the Stroke Association , we offer: The chance to meet others with similar problems Time out from home Help to improve mobility or speech To give confidence and encouragement To give carers the opportunity to have time to themselves Volunteer helpers always needed.
Wellingon Swords Fencing Club
Contact: Jane Browne (Secretary) Tel: 01823 661598 Website: www.sportinwellington.co.uk/fencing	Modern fencing has retained the basic aim of duelling - hitting your opponent without getting hit yourself! Many of the same rules still apply. Today's fencers use lightweight blunted swords to play a game of skilful, physical chess. As one of the original modern Olympic sports, fencing rewards mental agility over power and size. Once you are strong enough to hold a sword for some time (9 to10 years), age is no limit - some of the British Veterans team are in their late seventies. Venue: Princess Royal Sports Complex, Wellington Junior School, South St, Wellington. 01823 668718.
Wellingon Toy Library
For more information contact Kathy on 01823 601229	Open every second Saturday in the month 10-12am at The Friends Meeting House, High Street, Wellington. Open to all - parents, grandparents, pre-schools, childminders etc.

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