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The Wellington Edge celebrates the diversity of business in the lovely Somerset market town of Wellington.TRANSCRIPT
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the WELLINGTON EDGE
OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2013 FREE
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patio & hard landscaping specialists
patio & hard landscaping specialists
patio & hard landscaping specialists
patio & hard landscaping specialists
01823 66549607828 [email protected]
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Landscaping • PatiosBlock Paving • Driveways
Groundworks • Clean & Sealcall for your free quote
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I cannot believe I am writing an editorial for the October issue. It seems only five minutes since we were basking in summer sunshine yet autumn has come in so quickly that the halcyon days seem ages ago.
The one positive about autumn is the excellent September events we have in the town. The Food Fair was again well attended despite the heavy showers and the Welly Boot Championships at Court Fields School was superbly organised, well attended and great fun.
As the Edge is being delivered we will be enjoying the Wellington Carnival, one of my favourite evenings of the year. I think the early autumn twi-light combined with large crowds, excited children, the peddlars, innovation of the entrants and the noise and lights of the floats combine to give an air of mystery reminiscent of Victorian England.
Well done to all the organisers but also to the many volunteers who ensure these events go ahead.
Believe it or not the Edge is in its 9th year, and since its first issue in 2005, has gone from strength to strength. The first issue was black and white, was 24 pages long and delivered to 1500 homes. Now it is 64 pages, full colour and is delivered to 6500 homes. While it is mainly an advertising vehicle for local businesses it has developed to provide local interest articles and I hope has a real community feel.
However we do not wish to sit on our laurels and I have outlined on Page 6 some changes which come
into effect from the December (Christmas) issue.
I hope you like them
Looking over the EdgeL
Richard
Coupe
Contents Page
Gibbins Richard Front PageStoneworx Inside FPLooking over the Edge 3Whats on Wellington 4-5Changes to The Edge 6Sudoku 6History of Wellington 8Motoring 9-15Andrew Govier report 14Food & Drink 16-19Home & maintenance 20-32Arthritis 30-31Town Council Newsletter 33-35Travel 36Dragons Den 38Pets Corner 39Professional & Business 40-45Crossword 43Legal Eagle editorial 44-45Garden & gardening 46-48Honeycomb 47Education & Children 49-53Beauty,Health & Fashion 54-61Osteopathy editorial 60Come in Handy 62Puzzle Solutions 63Somerset Conservatory 64
NEXT ISSUE: December & January CLOSE FOR COPY: 15 November DELIVERY: Early December
Richard Coupe (Editor)01823 429220 [email protected] Gary James (Sales Manager)01823 [email protected]
FOUR WAY PRINT LTD 01566 771950 [email protected]
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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN WELLINGTON & DISTRICT
Around the country church congregations are helping families in need by providing Crisis Boxes in their churches and setting up food banks in their towns. We in Wellington invite you to help fill a Crisis Box with a ‘two for one’ offer which you could spare to give to a family in need, named through social services.. Suggested items include: Tea coffee sugar : cereal jam/marmalade: tinned fruit : baked beans : tinned tuna salmon : corned beef : tinned soup red/brown sauce pasta sauce : biscuits : toilet rolls : washing up liquid antibacterial cleaning spray: soap :bathroom cleaner :washing powder : shampoo toothpaste / toothbrush Your tinned harvest gifts would be welcome at the United Reformed Church hall in Fore Street, open each Wednesday afternoon between 2.00 – 4.00pm. Thank you for your support.
‘Celebration of Care in the Community’Sunday 13th October 6.30 in the United Reformed Church
Speaker Rev. Judith Lawrence Chaplain at Musgrove Park Hospital
Bible Society ‘Songs of Praise’Sunday 27th October 6.30 pm in St John’s Parish Church
Sheep Knitters wanted The churches are already planning for Christmas. We are looking for ‘knitters’ who would knit nativity sheep, to balance on a shelf or stand in a display area – even in a family friendly Shop. A pattern is available measuring 20cms high www.brfonline.org.uk/messy-church/ for free template downloads of the leaflet and resource sheets. If you can knit and would like to join this Christian project to put the Nativity centre of your Christmas celebrations, then for more details, please be in touch with:
Isabel Ward: email: [email protected] Tel: 01823 667456
Wellington Artist invited to exhibit at prestigious show
Wellington Artist, Claire Western, is thrilled to have been invited to exhibit at the
Doddiscombsleigh Art Show in Devon
Doddiscombsleigh Art Show 20131 - 3 November at the
Teign Valley Community Hall, Christow,
Devon, EX6 7NA.
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WELLINGTONCARNIVAL
28th September 2013commencing from Rockwell Green at
7.30pm processing up Mantle Street,Fore Street & High Street
01823 [email protected]
Christmas Lights This year Wellington Town Council’s Christmas Light Switch On event will take place
on 30th November 2013 between 4pm – 7pm in the town centre.
Cossington Village Hall is the venue where on Saturday October 19th the fabulous Lonnie Donegan Band featuring Peter Donegan the highly talented son of the iconic Lonnie, will play a wonderful evening of music ranging from blues to skiffle and incorporating folk, country, gospel.and rock.. Think - Rock Island Line, Cumberland Gap. Tom Dooley, Lost John, Putting on the Style and many more and you have the basics of a superb evening of toe-tapping - hand–clapping music which inevitably creates a real feel good factor. Peter plays a celebration of this music and also some of his own material which he was always encouraged to write. So let the audience keep alive the spirit of this great music, and enjoy this most likeable and exuberant performer. It really is electric skiffle to rock your soul. !!! Reserved seats £15.00 from host Roger Collett 01278 451187 or email [email protected]. A raffle will be held on behalf of Bridgwater Hospital League of Friends.
Rotary Christmas Street Collection. Father Christmas will visit Welling-ton & Rockwell Green during the first two weeks of December (2nd to 14th Decem-
ber). More information on Santa’s tour in the next issue of the Edge Directory
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Changes to The Edge Over the last few months I have worked hard to improve the quality of production and make the magazine more readable and therefore more attractive for the advertisers. I am grateful for the positive and constructive feedback which has helped me develop the Edge over the years. As a result of this feedback I have made and am making the following changes to the Edge.
SALES MANAGER I have appointed a sales manager to help me develop the relationship with advertisers and contributors and speed up response times. Welcome to Gary James who has now taken up his duties and will help me follow up the many enquiries that we receive. Gary and his family have lived in Wellington for 13 years and is well known around the town. Gary can be contacted on
[email protected] and 01823 429225
CLASSIFIED TRADE & PROFESSIONAL ADVERTS. From December we are introducing a classified advert section in the magazine. This is ideal for the small business that does not have much money to spend on advertsing but wants a presence, or for those who wish to advertise vacant positions:.Boxed 40 x 30mm (2 colour) advert for just £11 an issueBoxed 60 x 40mm (3 colour) advert for just £16 an issue
For more information on the classified advert section contact Gary
NAME CHANGE. Many people have told me that the title The Edge Directory does not provide an identity for the magazine and therefore the title on the magazine will now be The Wellington Edge, although website and emails will still be entitled The Edge Directory, the company registered name.
ONLINE BOOKINGS. In addition to normal booking procedures ie phone, letter or email from 1st November customers and potential customers can book and submit their advert through the www.solutions-i.com online booking system. More on this next issue.
EDGE Contact details:Editor - Richard [email protected] 429220Sales - Gary [email protected] 429225
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How Clifford Terrace Got Its Name - Possibly.An Incomplete Detective Story by Colin Spackman
Clifford Terrace is just off Wellington’s High Street, down the alleyway beside Mary Jenkins greengro-cers. The terrace was built, around 1908, in the back garden of Clifford House - the large late 18th century building in High Street that houses the opticians. But - why is Clifford House so called.?A small book on topics in Taunton’s history tells of a Thomas Penny (1827-1906) who, with his son - also Thomas - bought the Greenway Estate, just north of the railway in Taunton, towards the end of the 19th century and built many of the houses in that area. Thomas snr. named these streets after his sons and grandsons - Cyril, Leslie, Raymond, Herbert, Thomas and William. But he also commemorated a Dr John Clifford in naming Clifford Avenue. Who was Dr Clifford? Perhaps he could have given his name to Clifford House here in Wellington.
There is a substantial entry in the Dictionary of National Biography that begins ‘Clifford, John (1836-1923) Baptist leader. ....’. Right name, right dates. Dr Clifford was a man of national rather than local significance - no connection with Somerset is mentioned. His biography goes on to state that he was opposed to state aid for denominational schools and led passive resistance to the Education Act of 1902.
Now Clifford House, Wellington, was originally built in 1770 on the site of the Swan Inn and called Swan House. In 1774 it was rebuilt in its current form, except for the addition of the three shop fronts which were built over its front garden in 1907. However in the 1880s the house was renamed Clifford House by its then occupier, Mr. Egerton Burnett (1835-1895) who was Wellington’s international mail order pioneer.
Here is a conjecture. Dr John Clifford was a leading Baptist of national prominence in the late 1880s. Wellington has long been a stronghold of nonconformism. Egerton Burnett may have been a Baptist, or at least a Nonconformist, who admired Clifford’s work. Also he may have been teetotal and felt uncomfortable living in a house named after a pub. Both of these are good reasons for him to change the name from Swan House to Clifford House.
Then when the Terrace was built, around 1908, it would have been natural to name it after the house in whose grounds it was built.
Enquiries into Egerton Burnett’s religious affiliation have not yet yielded an answer of any sort. Can any reader supply information to support, or even undermine, the conjecture outlined above? If you can, please let the editor of the Edge know.
1. Taunton An A to Z, by Lionel Ward - the proprietor of Brendon Books. £10
Steve Altria commented on the article in the last Edge “the day the Duke of Wellington came to town”. Steve said “Did you know there did indeed used to be a Castle Public House in Wellington? I suggest therefore the article may be correct as written ? (and not the Squirrel as suggested in the postscript.) The Castle PH was the building in front of the scout hall - occupied by Corals the bookies now. Behind was its entertainment hall and a brewery - these two now being the scout hq and why we call it “the castle halls”.We’re not sure when the main hall was built - my guess is c1850 so at the time of the visit it may just have been the pub to the front and the brewery further back behind it.
For more information on local history visit the Wellington Museum & Local History Society
at 28 Fore Street Wellington TA21 8AQ or ring 07971 242 904
email [email protected]
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MOTORING & eNGINEERING
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R S PlumbingRod Searle
81 Waterloo Road. Wellington
01823 66163607787 597537
Gas Boiler Installationand servicing
General domesticplumbing & heating
KitchensBathroomsRadiators
Paul Desborough Decorators
• Wallpapering • Painting • Tiling
20 years experiencefree quotes, friendly service26 Longforth Road, Wellington
Somerset TA21 8RH
T: 01823 662726M: 07826 403644
www.pdesboroughdecorating.co.uk
Karen Janas MBACP Counselling • Coaching • Training
Presentation • Public Speaking
www.karenjanas.co.uk‘helping you to feel heard
and be heard’www.facebook.com/CounsellingCoachingCommunication
CONTACT: 07773 350459 [email protected]
• Internal & External Painting
• Wallpapering• Painting • Tiling
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A higher level of carservicing
27-31 South Streetwellington, somersetTel: 01823 664883email: [email protected]
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Call our Service Team on 01823 667511
Taunton Vale House, Nr. Wellington TA21 9JE
We can service & repair all makes and models of car.
We offer:• Car collection & delivery• Chauffeur services• While you wait appointments• Courtesy car
Wellington Motors
www.wellingtonmotors.co.uk
NATIONAL CUSTOMER CARE AWARD
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OUR MISSION STATEMENTOur core business is the repair of accident damaged vehicles and Paint refinishing to the highest standard. We are 100% committed to the qualityof work carried out on our customers vehicles and strive to achieve total cus-tomer satisfaction. We will endeavor to complete the work that our customerhas entrusted to us with honesty, dedication, integrity & professionalism tothe best of our ability and to make them aware of any situation that couldlead to them being less than completely satisfied.
“Our business lives and dies by our reputation”
Summerfield WayChelston Business ParkWellingtonSomersetTA21 9JE
Tel 01823 [email protected]
South Street Motors ARC Ltd. are approved Repairers for the following manufacturers:-South Street Motors ARC Ltd. are approved Repairers for the following manufacturers:-
Subject to a Maximum of £150.00
We will cover 50% of your policy excess
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OUR MISSION STATEMENTOur core business is the repair of accident damaged vehicles and Paint refinishing to the highest standard. We are 100% committed to the qualityof work carried out on our customers vehicles and strive to achieve total cus-tomer satisfaction. We will endeavor to complete the work that our customerhas entrusted to us with honesty, dedication, integrity & professionalism tothe best of our ability and to make them aware of any situation that couldlead to them being less than completely satisfied.
“Our business lives and dies by our reputation”
Summerfield WayChelston Business ParkWellingtonSomersetTA21 9JE
Tel 01823 [email protected]
South Street Motors ARC Ltd. are approved Repairers for the following manufacturers:-South Street Motors ARC Ltd. are approved Repairers for the following manufacturers:-
Subject to a Maximum of £150.00
We will cover 50% of your policy excess
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Summerfield WayChelston Business ParkWellington, Somerset TA21 9JE
Tel: 01823 664178
www.ssmaccidentrepair.co.uk
OUR MISSION STATEMENTOur core business is the repair of accident damaged vehicles and Paint refinishing to the highest standard. We are 100% committed to the qualityof work carried out on our customers vehicles and strive to achieve total cus-tomer satisfaction. We will endeavor to complete the work that our customerhas entrusted to us with honesty, dedication, integrity & professionalism tothe best of our ability and to make them aware of any situation that couldlead to them being less than completely satisfied.
“Our business lives and dies by our reputation”
Summerfield WayChelston Business ParkWellingtonSomersetTA21 9JE
Tel 01823 [email protected]
South Street Motors ARC Ltd. are approved Repairers for the following manufacturers:-South Street Motors ARC Ltd. are approved Repairers for the following manufacturers:-
Subject to a Maximum of £150.00
We will cover 50% of your policy excess
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Did you know?‘New Laws passed in 2010 mean that even new cars can be serviced
by independent garages without affecting the warranty as long as Original Equipment or Matching Quality parts are used.’
In Fact AutoCare garages will often supply the same part as the dealer at a
much lower price! So; support a local business and protect your cars warranty with AutoCare.
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Tonedale Industrial Estate, Tonedale, Wellington TA21 0AN
• All Makes Service Centre • Engine Diagnostics • M.O.T. • Car Sales• Local Independent Renault Specialists• For all Air Conditioning Servicing & Repair Needs
01823 667373
Approved by Trading Standards & WHICH
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Finger on the Pulse by Councillor Andrew Govier.In the last few days while I have been thinking what to write in this article the weather has turned quite wet and windy. We have had a great summer as far as the weather has been concerned. Probably the ‘barbeque’ one that we have been promised for ages!
The sunny summer has meant that lots of the town events have been even more successful this year. The concerts in the park organised by the ‘Friends of Wellington Park’ have, in the main,
seen people hiding under the gazebos from the sun rather than the rain! It has been really encouraging that people who volunteered to do the ‘heavy work’ have been true to their word and helped the dedicated band of volunteers to deliver a first rate programme. The park itself and the town’s floral displays have been excellent again this year and we should be grateful for the efforts of Taunton Deane DLO and Wellington in Bloom in making this happen.
As always September seems to be a really busy month. This year it started with two big events on the same day. I was delighted to attend the opening of the new sports pavilion at the Playing Field. It really is an excellent facility for the sports teams in the town and has been achieved through the efforts of many people from the town and beyond. We hope that this will encourage even more people to participate in sport and in was great to see all of the sports clubs there demonstrating what they had to offer. Later in the afternoon there was another brilliant community event at Howard Road, organised by Churches Together and the Wellington Street Pastors. The event was as successful as last years and really seemed to bring the community together. I have commented before that we are blessed by the dedication of the people in our churches and sports clubs who give so much time and energy to providing things for others.
The Food Town event took place again this year and was another success, thanks in no small part to the organising committee and the support of local traders and residents. There was a change this year with the event extending into South Street and despite the arrival of rain at lunchtime most people seemed to do very well. I think that Wellington would really benefit from having a regular outdoor market and using South Street would be one idea. I know that several other towns have found that having a regular market brings lots of new people in and boosts the local economy. We have so many excellent local producers and businesses and with people becoming increasingly keen to buy local food it would seem to me an excellent opportunity.
The following week we had another successful Welly Boot Throwing championship organised by the Wellington Experience and we still have Wellington Carnival to look forward to. Not bad for one month in the town! All of these events only succeed because of the hard work and dedication of lots of local people and we should all be very grateful for their efforts!
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01823 667589 or email me on [email protected]
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Trade counter serving the Agricultural, Marine, Automotive Manufacturing sector, open 5 days a week for Hydraulics – Pneumatics – Bearings – Belts – Motors - wheels and Castors - Hose and tubing – Engineering consumables
Trade and Public welcome Unit 1F, Castle Road, Chelston Business Park, Wellington Somerset TA21 9JQ
Tel 01823 660639, email [email protected] www.hydramatic.co.uk
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Looking for a local supplier of high quality milk and dairy products?We deliver a wide range of fresh, farm produced products tothousands of homes and businesses across Somerset including......
Milk CheeseCream ButterYoghurt EggsPotatoes
Why not give us a call and joinour growing portfolio ofdiscerning customers.
01823 662704North Gundenham, LangfordBudville, Wellington TA21 0QRwww.gundenham-dairy.co.uk
WOODLANDSDental SurgeryKevin E. Thomas BDS (U. WaleS)
Dental Surgeon43 High Street, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8QY
Tel: 01823 666651• email: [email protected]
As a Denplan Excel accredited practice, you can be sure that quality of care is our first priority
Please feel free to call in or telephone to discuss what we can do for you
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food & Drink
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All Makes Service CentreEngine Diagnostics M.O.T. Car SalesLocal Independent Renault SpecialistsFor all Air Conditioning Servicing & Repair Needs
Tonedale Industrial Estate01823 667373Evad FurnitureFamily Run Business Established in 1973Fitted Kitchen & Bedroom UnitsPlanned & Designedto your RequirementsTel: 01823 66371532 Mantle Street, WellingtonSomerset TA21 8AR
The Sandwich Stop2 South Street Wellington
01823 669685Sandwich PlattersOffice BuffetsCakes & Drinks
Outside FunctionsCatered for,
(Funeral Teas etc)Local Buffet delivery
service available
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The Apple Mill Tearoom’s and RestaurantOn the A38 between Taunton & Wellington (Sheppy’s)
01823 461848
GOOD FOOD….GOOD WINE….GOOD TIMES.
Somerset Sandwich Company01823 461848 / 07889 954792
An old Beamed Tearooms with friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere and calming ambience
Home-made cakes loose leaf tea and fresh ground coffee.We also have a local craft corner and ever changing specials
we are open 6 days a week (Mon to Sat) and are fully licensed.Monday to Saturday we serve the best full English breakfast in the west
available from 9.30am till 2pm.O.A.P Wednesdays 2 course only £7.00 12 till 2 every Wednesday.
GOOD FOOD....GOOD WINE....GOOD TIMES.Are you looking for any outside catering? If you are then contact:
The Somerset Catering Company. Where Quality Comes Naturally
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Take-away Food
WinesWinesolution, Willowbrook Garden Centre, West Buckland, Wellington, Somerset TA21 9HX 461414
Show Spice Indian Takeaway
31 High StreetWellington
Somerset TA21 8QT
01823 665075Excellent quality,
Quick FREE delivery to local area
RUMWELL FARM SHOP
A Real Alternative for Quality Food
Home reared Free Range Meat and Poultry Locally grown Potatoes and apples Extensive Delicatessan Counter
Pies, cakes and biscuits baked on the premises Valentines Day Gifts and Treats.
We are open Mon – Fri 9am – 5:30pm, Sat 8.30am – 5pm On the A38 between Wellington & Taunton.
Just minutes from Jnc 26, M5 Call us on 01823 461599 www.rumwellfarmshop.com
RUMWELL FA R M S H O P
A Real Alternative for Quality Food
RUMWELL FARM SHOP
A Real Alternative for Quality Food
Home reared Free Range Meat and Poultry Locally grown Potatoes and apples Extensive Delicatessan Counter
Pies, cakes and biscuits baked on the premises Valentines Day Gifts and Treats.
We are open Mon – Fri 9am – 5:30pm, Sat 8.30am – 5pm On the A38 between Wellington & Taunton.
Just minutes from Jnc 26, M5 Call us on 01823 461599 www.rumwellfarmshop.com
Home reared Free Range Meat & PoultryLocally grown potatoes and applesExtensive Delicatessen Counter
Pies, cakes & biscuits baked on the premisesValentines Day Gifts and Treats
We are openMon-Fri 9am - 5.30pm, Sat 8.30am - 5pm
Find us on the A38 between Wellington & Taunton
01823 461599 www.rumwellfarmshop.com
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HOME & MAINTENANCE
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ChelstonBusiness
Park
A38
A38
To Wellington
To Taunton
JACKSPLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLIES
TEL: 01823 666778 FAX: 01823 667989
E-mail: [email protected]
UNIT 8A, CASTLE ROADCHELSTON BUSINESS PARKWELLINGTONSOMERSET TA21 9JQ
Unit 8A, Castle RoadChelston Business Park
WellingtonSomerset TA21 9JQTel: 01823 666999Fax: 01823 667989
Suppliers of bathroom, plumbing and heating equipmentTrade and Retail Enquiries Welcome
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J&J Jenkins • 11 Howard way 661181Matthew Laming • 18 Oakfield Park 666062Nick Manning • 18 John Grinter Way 667993Alan Shorney • 24 Popes Lane 664803
Paving & PatioR W Gale • Tonedale 663825Wellington Slabs • www.wellingtonslabs.co.uk 661651
Performing Arts (see page 41) AB Performing Arts • www.abperformingarts 667726
Pet Shops & SuppliesGolden Hill Pet Supplies • Bagley Road 665555Paws & Claws • High Street 669744
Petrol Filling StationMRH Retail Courtfields • Mantle St 666838St John’s Service Station • Longforth Rd
Photographers & Photographic ServicesDavid Morton 664963Mark Hall Photography • Holywell Lake 672970Shooting Pixels • 32 Bovet Street 660844Ben Simmonds • 14 South Street 669307Visual Imaging • 10 Shuteleigh 669224
personal training & specialist classes
� COTFORD ST LUKECotford St Luke Primary School,Tuesdays, 7.15–8.15pm
� WELLINGTONBeech Grove Primary School Wednesdays, 7.15–8.15pm
� NYNEHEADNynehead Village HallThursdays, 7.15–8.15pm
£7 per classPayable in advance for a block of classes
If so contact me now to reserve your place in one of my pilates classes at the following venues:
Ladies and gents would you like to feel leaner, longer and stronger?
To book your place of if you have anyquestions please email
Claire on [email protected]
or call07771 870 033
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UPVC WINDOW & DOOR REPAIRS
HOME CARPENTRY
Wood & UPVCReglazingGutteringFacias CondensationHandlesHingesLocks
SkirtingLoft BoardingFlat Pack AssemblyLocks DoorsWardrobesShelves
Call: MICK MITCHELL for a Free Estimate on Hockworthy01823 673243 or 07734 309714
Fully qualified Carpenter
Courtney Bowden & SonRoofing
Family run business with over 25 years experience
Roof Repairs, Lead WorkReplacement roofs
Storm Damage, Leaks
For an estimate please contact Kevin on
01823 660173 or [email protected]
Courtney Bowden & Son Roofing Family run business with over 25 years experience
Roof RepairsReplacement roofsStorm DamageLeaksLead Work
For an estimate please contact Kevin on01823 660173 or [email protected]
VAT Reg no: 109 7704 06
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ChelstonBusiness
Park
A38
A38
To Wellington
To Taunton
JACKSPLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLIES
TEL: 01823 666778 FAX: 01823 667989
E-mail: [email protected]
UNIT 8A, CASTLE ROADCHELSTON BUSINESS PARKWELLINGTONSOMERSET TA21 9JQ
Unit 8A, Castle RoadChelston Business Park
WellingtonSomerset TA21 9JQTel: 01823 666999Fax: 01823 667989
Suppliers of bathroom, plumbing and heating equipmentTrade and Retail Enquiries Welcome
FREE SOLAR PANELSFor a cost of less than £6,500 you will receive an income
of over £25,000 over 20 years
I am your local representative and you are welcome to view my property where the panels have been installed
Please contact me anytime to arrange a 40 minute survey with absolutely no obligation
Richard A Smith, 24 Oaktree Way, Cannington, Bridgwater TA5 2RL07785 731623 or 01278 652766
ECOENERGYWAREHOUSE.ORG
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R S PlumbingRod Searle81 Waterloo RoadWellington TA21 8JQ
Established Local Plumber
30 years experience
Gas Boiler installationand servicing
General domestic plumbing & heating
Telephone:
07787 597537
01823 661636
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5000 Leaflets £99
500 Bus’ Cards £35
Start Up Pack £99
01823 667063www.carlypress.co.uk
Burglar Alarms & Security Systems
Butchers
Cabinet Makers
Cafes (also see restaurants)
Car & Van Hire
Chau�eurCharles Burnell Nugent Private Driver 666502
Cars & Motoring
Tone Gate Motors Tonedale Ind. Est 667373
Caravan Parks
Caravan Storage
Card shops
Carpenters & Joiners
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King’s Cycles welcomes Mike Taylor as our new Manager providing increased Technical Expertise
all your needs from family to specialist cyclists
We can be found at : 7 Corn Hill, Wellington 01823 662260www.kingscycles.co.uk : email:[email protected]
K I N G’S C YC L E S For all your biking needs
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Premier Carpet CleaningProfessional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Domestic & CommercialQuality Service * Free Estimate
Experienced * AffordableCompetitive Prices * Stain Removal
Fully Insured * Reliable & Local
FOR A FIRST CLASS CARPET CLEANING SERVICEContact: Nigel on 01823 277026 or 07915 061314
Super FastDrying
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Will drive you in “Your Car” Anywhere/Anytime20 Years Experience
of Chau�ering Private FamiliesCorporate and Business Clients; School runs
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Builders Merchants — Carpenters & Joiners
20 years experience
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26 Longforth RoadWellington TA21 8RH
James TrottPainting & Decorating
Small Building Work also undertaken01823 660839 07720 623805
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20 years experience
Free quotes
Friendly service
26 Longforth RoadWellington TA21 8RH
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One Beech Hill WellingtonSomerset TA21 8ER
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COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
Holistic Massage Aromatherapy
Reflexology
Based in Runnington,
Nr Wellington, Somerset
07957 529465 [email protected] www.lgmtherapies.co.uk
Wellington Self Storage Ltd
01823 668667
• Access 7 days• Own keys & swipe card• All ground level • Fork lift available• Alarmed & CCTV• Long / Short term rentals• Insulated Units• Various unit sizes• 5 mins from Jct 26• 8 mins from Jct 27
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STEAMED UP DOUBLE GLAZING?
Broken or Damaged Windows?Faulty Hinges, Handles or Locks?
Want the latest energy saving glass?5 year guarantee on new double glazing.
www.cloudy2clear.com
Don’t replace the Frames... just the Panes!
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0800 61 21118Call Freephone
Domestic Electrician, fault finding, PAT testing, rewiring.
No job too big or small
Friendly, professional, local. Available 7 days a week
24 hour call out for emergencies
www.blueskyelectrical.co.uk Fully insured and accredited
10 Station Road, Hemyock, EX15 3SE
01823 681082 07947 947534
Digital TV – Satellite – Telecoms – CCTV
Call Paul Milton, Your Local Engineer
0011882233 666644220044 29 Springfield Rd, Wellington
www.teletech-services.co.uk
aerial & satellite installations telecom installations/faults - broadband issues resolved
members of the CAI, RDI & Constructionline tidy & efficient installations
domestic & commercial
free estimates
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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DECORATING TILING & COVING
HOME MAINTENANCECARPENTRY
EXCELLENT PRICESREFERENCES AVAILABLE
MARTIN TRYHORN24 ANDREW ALLAN ROAD
ROCKWELL GREENWELLINGTON TA21 9DY
01823 666391mobile: [email protected]
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AquariumsMaidenhead Aquatics • Blackdown Nurseries 660060
Artists/ Art GalleriesEclipse Studios & Gallery • 20 Mantle Street 667057Frames • 22a South Street 660990
Bakers & ConfectionersArtisan Bread Maker • 2 Lancer Court 07816077929Greggs Bakery • 9 Fore Street 669223Shaul Bakery • 2 High Street 662578
Banks & Building SocietiesBarclays Bank • 26 Fore Street 0845 7555555Britannia Building Society • 5-7 South Street 667624HSBC • 2 Fore Street 0845 7404404Lloyds TSB • 27 Fore Street 0845 0725555Nationwide Bldg Soc. • 7a High Street 667644Nat West • 12 Fore Street 0845 6002803
BarbersManny’s Barbers • 12 Corn Hill (Nth St) 660000P.T Jones • 56 Mantle Street 664588Winston • 1 North Street 660360
Bathroom Suppliers
Beauty SalonsAll Elements • 78 North Street 669121Backscratchers Nail Ext. • Ryelands 07967 352034Beauty at Backstage • 2 Lamb Ct (Sth St) 661526Essential Beauty 078915 75044The Beauty Room • 7 Brooks Place 665704Julie’s 663486Susan Grafton 662155Top 2 Toe • Rockwell Green 07525 098117
A building company with a difference
An established local company:• who you can trust.• Who are transparent in their accounting.• Who are clear with their communications.• Who never leave you in doubt with what is
happening with your project.• Who pride themselves on their attention
to detail.• Who believe in customer service.
Contact us:Office hours 01823 661651Out of hours 01823 662196
Mobile: 07771 [email protected]
thebeauty roomest 1997
7 Brooks PlaceWellingtonSomerset TA21 8RA01823 665704
“Offering a full range of the latest treatments”
Aquariums— Beauty Salons
POWELLS WORKWEAR
01823 666856 19a Fore St Wellington
POWELLS forsafety boots and shoes including safety trainers high visibility clothing
flame retardent clothing goggles & ear defenders
head protection warm hats work gloves
chefs clothingladies workwear
boilersuits, bibs & braces waterproofs and camos casual clothing for work
and playand much much more
but don’t take my word for it come and see
for yourself
www.powellsworkwear.com
Proudly supporting Wellington Football & Rugby Clubs
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Charity urges people of Somerset to make Joint Effort pledge for National Arthritis Week
Arthritis Research UK is calling on the people of Somerset to make a Joint Effort pledge to raise money, share their experiences and find out more about the realities of living with arthritis, during the charity’s National Arthritis Week on the 7-13th of October.Over 10 million people in the UK live with the pain and disability caused by arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Arthritis can affect people of all ages, having a devastating impact on their quality of life.
Special fundraising and awareness events around the country have been planned to increase awareness of arthritis and the impact of the disease.
Arthritis Research UK receives no government funding. All proceeds raised during the week will go towards funding the charity’s pioneering research into the cause and treatment of arthritis.
Susie McCallum, Regional Fundraising Manager (South West) for Arthritis Research UK, says: “This National Arthritis Week we are asking people to help us fight arthritis by making their own Joint Effort pledge. We hope that many people in Somerset will mark National Arthritis Week by hosting a special event. People can choose to pledge to support us by giving, sharing their story or learning more about what it’s like to live with arthritis.”
Make your Joint Effort Pledge and hold your own fundraising event during National Arthritis Week
Your free fundraising pack will include:• A guide to fundraising• National Arthritis Week posters• Paying in form Arthritis Research UK is the charity leading the fight against arthritis.
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We’re working to take the pain away for sufferers of all forms of arthritis. We do this by funding high class research, providing information and campaigning. Everything we do is underpinned by research. Our core remits are funding world-class research and providing a comprehensive range of information for patients, the public and health professionals and we are committed to raising the profile of arthritis and making a real difference to people’s lives.
Arthritis is a huge problem, affecting more than 10 million people in the UK, including 15,000 children, and we believe the time is right for us to raise its profile, both among the general public and government.
To find out more about National Arthritis Week contact Susie McCallum on 01225 313632 or [email protected].
You can also find more information about the campaign or make your Joint Effort pledge online by visiting www.nationalarthritisweek.org.uk or calling 0300 790 0444. We’re also on social media: facebook.com/arthritisresearchuk, twitter.com/ArthritisRUK.
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The Foot Health CentrePodiatrists/Chiropodists
A Private Podiatry & Chiropody Clinic providing a broad range of nail and foot care treatments including: removal of corn & callosities to nail
surgery. Foot health assessments are undertaken including diabetic patients.
A NAIL CUTTING SERVICE IS AVAILABLE HOME VISITS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR HOUSE BOUND PEOPLE
Stephen Boyes B.Sc(Hons) M.Ch.S D.Pod.M
Kim Boyes M.Ch.S D.Pod.M
9, North Street, Wellington TA21 8LXFor an appointment please call:
01823 667933
07989 771092 07825 [email protected] www.connectrix-sw.co.uk
Electrical, Testing & Renewable Energy
• Re wires, extensions & new build • Condition reports, fault finding & PAT testing
• Smoke, Fire & Intruder alarm systems • Solar PV installations & maintenance
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October 2013 TOWN COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 1
New CouncillorOn 25th July 2013 Cllr Andrew Sully
was elected to represent Wellington East Ward.
Andrew can be contacted on:[email protected]
01823 276299
Grants Since our last newsletter grants have been awarded to the following organisations:
Wellington Carnival Committee: £1300 Road Closure, Barriers and training for the Carnival on 28th September 2013
Wellington Sports Federation: £250 Official opening ceremony
Town Guide Once again the town guide has been greatly received by residents in and around
Wellington as well as by visitors to the town. In order to keep it up to date we rely on organisations to keep us up to date with contact information and details.
[email protected], Wellesley Park, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8PY
01823 429220
Copies of the Town Guide can be collected from: The Community Office/Tourist Information Centre
and The Library in Fore Street and Flowers & Interiors in Cornhill
TwitterWellington Town Council now has twitter.
Follow us @WellingtonTC1
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OCTOBER 2013 TOWN COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
Mrs Josephine ChaveAt September Council Meeting, The Mayor made a presentation to Mrs Josephine Chave in recognition of her great and valuable services to the community.
The award recognised the appreciation of the local community for her activity and contribution over many years in relation to the Wellington Carnival which had brought pleasure to many and played a significant role in promoting the town
Town Entrance SignsWellington Town Council are paying for work to be undertaken on the 4 entrance signs to the town. Artwork on the signs had faded over time and was in need of rejuvenation. This will involve the crests of Wellington and its twinned towns being replaced.
Christmas Lights This year Wellington Town Council’s Christmas Light
Switch On event will take place on 30th November 2013 between 4pm – 7pm
in the town centre. We hope to have lively entertainment for all to celebrate the beginning of the festive season.
Next Council meeting The date of the October Council Meeting has been changed to the 14th October 2013 so that members and officers are able to attend the installation of the new
rector of St. John the Baptist Parish Church.Finance Committee 5:45pm
Planning Meeting 6:15pmFull Council 7pm
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WELLINGTON STUDENT TAMES THE DRAGON
I was able to catch up with ex-Wellington School pupil Tom Carson who managed with his business partner, Chris Rea, in the last show of the current series of Dragon’s Den to persuade Dragon Duncan Bannatine to part with £75,000 in exchange for 40% of their clothing Company ‘Young Ones’.
Tom, who lived in Wellington and went to Wellington School from 2001 to 2008, met Chris, an ex-Millfield boy at Exeter University where they graduated with Business Degrees. Both were hockey sports scholars and are now making their names as senior Internationals, Tom with England and Chris for the USA.
I made the error of asking Tom what made them come up with the idea of marketing adult romper suits and was quickly told “You can’t call it a romper suit!! It a onesie” . Tom explained that Young Ones was started in response to the trend for “onesies” which kicked off in 2011. Tom and Chris saw an opportunity to provide a high quality but lower priced alternative to the then market-leading brand.
Working with international suppliers Chris and Tom were able to source a product which they could take to market at half the price of competitor products and quickly began to secure sales. Young Ones then started to offer volume sales and customised onesies to University groups such as sports teams and societies.
As well as being priced very competitively which made them affordable for students Tom explained that as they were both students when they began, they were in touch with what students wanted and able to respond quickly to new trends. They also have t shirts, holdalls/bags,
beautiful wooden sunglasses, deck shoes, and more to come.
Having secured Duncan Bannatyne’s support they intend to use his investment to increase their stock holdings, develop the range of products, improve the website and generally make the business more professional and efficient through developing infrastructure.
Tom and Chris have now embarked on a 2 month tour of university campuses peddling their wares and drumming up interest in their brand. If you would like to know more about Young Ones and their range of stock visit their website:
www.youngones.org.uk
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Friendly and reliable
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One to one dog training
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Pet sitting
Fully insured
pets corner
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The Burning Question: Is my house on the market for the right price?Gibbins Richards’ answer: A tough one – in a market that is ever changing it is sometimes difficult to establish your property’s actual value. And we’re not talking asking prices here – that’s the easy bit. The tricky bit is trying to predict just how much a sale price will settle at once a buyer has been found and negotiations start. It isn’t unusual for a first offer to be made at about 10% less than the asking price. So as an example, if your property is on for £200,000, then an offer of £180,000 could be deemed as a sensible starting point. But after that first offer has been made, it’s then down to your estate agent to find a happy balance between what you’d like to achieve and what your buyer wants to pay, hopefully in your favour. The chances are the buyer has lots of information available to them about your house and your neighbourhood – what you paid, when you bought it, what other similar properties have sold for nearby, and (rather frustratingly!) some websites think they can ‘predict’ what your home is worth now, based on national price trends and mortgage statistics. These figures are not always accurate, and can sometimes make for a more unrealistic offer to be made.
Your estate agent should be able to see what the interest trends are in your property – and website statistics are not necessarily the bible. It is not always about who has seen your property online, more about who the agent has talked to about the benefits of your home and how it could suit them. Again, information available online is wide and varied, and a potential buyer can dismiss even the most perfect home if they see anything online that may put them off. For example, there is a certain website that offers information on anti-social behaviour and crime rates. Search for ‘Wellington, Somerset’ and all sorts of colourful data comes up, enough to put anybody off at first glance. But look a little deeper into the webpage and you’ll see that the statistics actually relate to Wellington in Shropshire, not Somerset! Dangerous stuff, and potentially damaging to our town’s success. So it is your estate agent’s responsibility to maximise the ‘selling potential’ in that buyer by speaking with them and spending time with them, overcoming any objections they may have and ultimately maximising their monetary interest in your house.
If your house is getting viewings then the chances are it is on for the right price. A viewer may well offer less but at least you will see activity throughout the marketing. If you have been on the market for some time and viewings have been slow (as is very often the case), then the chances are there may be some adjustment needed on your asking price. Your estate agent should not be frightened of broaching this subject with you, it is after all their job to sell the house, not have it in their window for months on end!
For more information on setting your asking price, or if you are having trouble gaining viewings, call the team at Gibbins Richards in Wellington High Street on 01823 663311. With record sales numbers this year we are confident we know what we’re doing!
Making home moves happen
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Would you like to talk to someone in a safe,confidential, non judgemental space?
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES& bUSINESSES
Wellington Business Associationis for all businesses
shop owners, sole proprietors, partnerships, limited companies, home workers, artisans etc.
The WBA provides: support, information and advice as well as networking opportunities
For more information call Ian Stock 01823 673245 [email protected]
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8 Comes with thunder (9) 13 Acceptance to the taste (9) 14 Refurbishing (9) 17 Russian beet soup (7) 18 Hung freely (7)
20 A short novel (7) 21 A particular point in time (7) 23 Belief (5) 24 Chance or lot (archaic) (5)
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Chartered Certified Accountants
Accountancy and Taxation Services
Accounts preparation
Tax Returns
Payroll
Company Secretarial
VAT returns
Business set up
Please call or email Sarah Broom FCCA to
discuss your requirements
Telephone: 07557144376
Email: [email protected]
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Aspen Waite DoyleCHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
The Fullest range of ServicesNo business is too large or small
Start Up’s and growing businesses a speciality
FREE INITIAL INTERVIEW
TEL: 01823 666602FAX: 01823 667750
EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.aspenwaite.co.uk
Old Town HallFore StreetWellington
Somerset TA21 8LSAlso at: 43 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1PT Tel: 01823 259393 Fax 01823 271172
And at: Rubis House, 15 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3LH Tel: 01278 445151 Fax 01278 445152
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With property prices in the south west remaining high in relation to salaries and more attractive mortgage deals being available to those with a bigger deposit, many buyers are relying on “the Bank of Mum and Dad” to enable them to get a foot on the housing ladder.
Outright giftsFor parents, grandparents or other family members who are in the fortunate position of being able to make an absolute gift of funds (on average £17,000.00 according to research) there are no legal issues other than ensuring that the mortgage lender is aware what funds are being gifted. You should ensure that your mortgage broker and conveyancing lawyer are aware of the situation from the start.
How to protect the loanWhere a family member is using their own savings or has raided their own pension and is seeking to protect their hard earned cash the situation is different. Mainstream mortgage lenders are reluctant to agree to anything which may adversely affect their position and few lenders are likely to agree to a family member having a second charge (mortgage) over the property as security even though it would not affect the first lender’s ability to repossess the property in the event of the mortgage payments not being made.
If the mainstream lender is not prepared to allow a second charge there are still ways of protecting the family member’s investment. Most popular would be a Declaration of Trust setting out the various parties’ input and who is entitled to what in the event of the property being sold. These are equally useful where two or more people are buying a property together but contributing different amounts or where they will be making different payments towards the mortgage and running costs in the future.
Alternatively a Promissory Note providing a simple legal promise to repay the loan at a future date may be appropriate.
It is essential to take good legal advice at an early stage in the process and Porter Dodson’s legal advisors are there to prepare support and protect you throughout the process.
Alison Lock is a Chartered Legal Executive specialising in residential property matters at the firm’s Wellington office at 15 High Street. Contact her on 01823 652104 or Partner Stephen Mahoney on 01823 652120 for further information.
The Legal Eagle looks at :
Rising Interest in the Bank of Mum and Dad
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Find out how we can help you:
Our property specialists take the stress out of movingso that you can relax and get on with your life
Stephen Mahoney
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15 High StreetWELLINGTON01823 652104
The Foot Health CentrePodiatrists/Chiropodists
A Private Podiatry & Chiropody Clinic providing a broad range of nail and foot care treatments including: removal of corn & callosities to nail
surgery. Foot health assessments are undertaken including diabetic patients.
A NAIL CUTTING SERVICE IS AVAILABLE HOME VISITS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR HOUSE BOUND PEOPLE
Stephen Boyes B.Sc(Hons) M.Ch.S D.Pod.M
Kim Boyes M.Ch.S D.Pod.M
9, North Street, Wellington TA21 8LXFor an appointment please call:
01823 667933
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Garden & Gardening
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Sudoku
How to play Sudoku It’s simple! Fill in the grid so that each row, column and 3x3 box, contains the numbers 1 through to 9 with no repetition. You don’t need to be a genius. These puzzles use logic alone. Watch out! Sudoku is highly addictive.
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For home-grown plantsAlways something new and unusual
Herbaceous, perennials, shrubs and climbers, seasonal bedding and hanging baskets, tools, seeds and compost
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Agricultural and Domestic FencingHedge Laying, Coppicing and Felling
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Andy
Sudoku
How to play Sudoku It’s simple! Fill in the grid so that each row, column and 3x3 box, contains the numbers 1 through to 9 with no repetition. You don’t need to be a genius. These puzzles use logic alone. Watch out! Sudoku is highly addictive.
8 9 22 4 1
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Interiors and Flowers by designWe have moved to No. 1 Cornhill - come and see our fantastic new shop
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Now with over 1400everyday essentials.
waitrose.com/wellington
Not available in motorway service stations.
essential Waitrose is a range of hundreds of everyday shopping items at everyday, affordable prices. And even though the prices may take you by surprise, every item is sourced and produced without ever compromising on the quality you’ve come to expect from Waitrose.
Waitrose Wellington, High Street, Wellington TA21 8SX Tel 01823 663577
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S&A Electrics • 6 Kelway Rd 07747 047787Somerlake Inc. Ltd • 94 Mantle Street 07810 212075
EntertainersAldo the Clown • 54 High St 665676
Equestrians Millhouse • Bradford Mills 461322
Estate & Letting AgentsBeacon. Lee & Ward • 8 Mantle Street 662234Fox & Sons • 13 High Street 667688Gibbins Richards • 37 High Street 663311Nova Homes • 35a Fore St 665461Philip Caple • Holcombe Rogus 672606Stags Estate Agents • 5 High St 662822Webbers • 4 South Street 664333Wilkie May & Tuckwell • 27 High Street 667799
Farm ShopsRumwell Farm Shop • Rumwell 461599
Fencing ContractorsCS Fencing • Rookery Terrace 661207Wadham Fencing • Rylands, Bagley Rd 215401
Paul FudgeFuneral DirectorsFunerals can be arranged in
the comfort of your own home or at our local office
• Private chapel of Rest• Pre-paid funeral
plans availableFor personal attention
day or nightcontact Des HawkinsThree Cups Yard, Wellington01823 6623636 The Mount, Taunton01823 337070
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INTERIORSExquisite Interiors; paint; wallpaper & fabric
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What does Wellington Children's Centre Provide for both Expectant Parents, and Parents with Children aged 0-5?•A full and varied timetable of fun and informative groups•Groups run in conjunction with WellingtonvSports Centre• 1:1 or Group Family Support• Specialist advice from Midwives and Health Visitors•A Weekly Baby Weighing Clinic and facilities to weigh your baby•Access to Housing, Benefits and Debt Management• Link to Citizens Advice Bureau• Support in returning to Employment, Education and Training• Links to your local Pre-Schools and Childminders•Help Children with transition into SchoolCall in, or ‘phone us, we’re next door to Beech Grove Primary School near Wellington Park: Wellington Children’s CentreCourtland Road, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8NE
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We have scholarships for entry into Year 7, 9 and Sixth Form in the following;
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For more information call
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Sampford Arundel Primary School & Pre-School
“A good school with many outstanding features”Ofsted December 2009
Drop In DayTuesday 22nd October 2013
9.30am – 3.00pm
Come and see our welcoming village school and “Swallows” pre-school just a
few minutes from Wellington.
Swallows now open Mon & Tues Places available
Toddlers group at the school every Weds 9.30 – 11.00 just drop in
Call 01823 672342 for further detailswww.school.sampfordarundel.org.uk
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Builders MerchantsBuildbase • Bagley Road 660567P&L Building Supplies • 42 North Street 662680Travis Perkins • Blackdown Trading Est 665479SJ Tooze & Sons • Chelston 669476
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Cabinet Makers
Car & Van Hire
ChauffeurCharles Burnell Nugent Private Driver 666502
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Mighty Mini Centre • Mantle St 660794Orchard Vehicle Services • Chelston 08000304358Penelope Pit Stop • 18 Fore Street 666446Mike Pidgeon • Rockwell Green 662958South Service • Blackdown Bus 666858South Street Motors • 27-29 South Street 664883SSM Accident repair centre • Chelston 664178Spotless Professional Valeting • North Street 663083
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Merv Hodges - BuilderQuality work carried out by a professional
with over 30 years’ experience
Wellington (01823) 667758For all your building needs around the house
Brickwork * Blockwork * PlasteringWall & Floor Tiling * House Painting
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Four Way Print realise that you the customer comes first or do they?Many companies take things for granted, not at Four Way, realisation for printing companies these days are: Quality, Value for Money, the Environment, but most of all a real partnership with our customers working together to achieve a smooth and professional experience. Four Way are a quality B1 printer based in the heart of Cornwall.
From the Southwest to all parts of the country we can supply the slightly longer run jobs that you may find difficult to source in the Southwest Contact us on: 01566 771950 for a quote or a brochure or email: [email protected] of our representatives will be on hand to help you.So if you realise that you need our help let us achieve for you.
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BEAUTY, Health & FASHION
Wim’s Jewellery by Design JEWELLERS OF DISTINCTION
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StyleWorks“Looking good feels good for you”
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Wardrobe Management, Personal Shopping, Free Make Up and Skincare Advice using Mary Kay Products
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Diane Ayre125 Rockwell Green
WellingtonTA21 9BU
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Fully Qualifi ed & Insured BTEC Beauty TherapistOffering a full range of beauty treatments including:
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01823 660094
If you are looking for luxury and comfort in your old age and a home from
home then come and spend a day at Oaktree Court
on the outskirts of WellingtonFollowing a £1.5m refurbishment we have carefully blended the old with the new offering designer rooms, luxurious communal lounges and delightful gardens.Our residents benefit from experienced staff who provide professional twenty-four hour personalised care and a whole range of services to enhance their lives.
We have single en suite rooms available and we offer:Residential and Nursing Rooms with En-suite Hydrotherapy & Jacuzzi BathsLively and Varied Social Calendar Library, Wii & Games RoomOn site Hair & Beauty, and ChiropodyPrivate Funded, CHC, Direct Payment & Social Services
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Homeopathy Ruth Hermolle LCPH MARH MBACP Counselling Tel: 01823 252191 Bowen Technique Simone Guest SRN MCCH MARH
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Back & neck problems • Digestion trouble • Joint pain • Cold / Flu Breathing difficulties • Headache / Migraine • Muscle & joint pain
Menstrual problems • Stress / Tension • Sleep difficulties
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – for info or an appointment please ring 35A Fore Street, Wellington
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Paul Pether • 24 Waterloo Rd 07721 314745LPJ Phillips • 65 Kelway Road 07775 836705R.S. Plumbing 661636 / 07787 597537S W Potts • Bagley Green 665333N G Rowland • 4 High Path 662368Westview • Ashbrittle 07856 526493J.N. Williams • 17 Westford Close 667110
Portable Appliance Testing (see Electricians)
Post OfficeRockwell Green PO 662741Sorting Office • 11 High Street 662605Wellington MSPO • 20-22 High St 662005
PrintersAcanthus Press 663339Carly Press • 29 High Street 667063
Radio & TelevisionPhilip Knighton • 1C South Street 661618
Recycling & DisposalPRM Waste Systems • Chelston 665541Wellington Waste Skips • Poole Ind Est 618106
ReflexologyHolistics • 35a Fore St 661936D Pollak • 9 Hyacinth Terrace 669141Patsy Smith • 53 Rockwell Green 667221
RemovalsEfficient Office Services • Chelston 665125Man & Van • 12 Pyles Thorne Cl 07788 450274Webbers Removals • Chelston 666010
Roofing ContractorsCounty Roofing • Chelston Bus. Park 666777Courtney Bowden • Tonedale 663303Monument Roofing • 5 Northside RG 664039 Wellington Flat Roofing • 90 Rockwell Green 667113
ScaffoldingWellington Scaffolding • Ham 665003
Sheltered Housing (see also Care Homes)Abbeyfield Ivy House • Station Road 667533Abbeyfield Old Vicarage • High Street 667533The Abbeyfield • Wellesley Park 664945
Shoe RepairsWellington Cobbler • 2 White Hart Lane 661561
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Accident Repair CentreSouth Street Motors • Chelston Bus.Park 664178
Accountancy & Book KeepingA+ Accountancy Services • Tonedale Bus Park 663355Aspen Waite & Doyle • Old Town Hall 666602BJCA Ltd • Chelston 08451212800Paul Hiscott & Co • Clifford House (High St) Norman Snell • Holywell Lake 672044 Redland Accountancy Ltd • 35A Fore Street 668681Tax Shop • 9 High Street 653250
Admin & Secretarial ServicesOut of Hours Typing• Champford Lane 662814
AdvertisingThe Edge Directory • Wellesley Park 663048
Aerial & TV ServicesHome Aerials 662811Digital Solutions 07950886363Teletech • www.teletech-services.co.uk 664204
Animal & Veterinary Services(see Veterinary)
Antique & RestorationGraham Sparks Restoration • Tonedale 663636
Junket Antiques • 35 Fore Street 667665Mark Coray • www,markcoray.co.uk 663766
Wellington Business directory
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Home AerialsDigital T.V. & Satellite Services
All Types of Aerials Installed, Digital Upgrade SpecialistsDigital Boxes supplied and fitted
Wellington and Surrounding AreaFor your Local Reliable Experienced Engineer
Please contact Terry Milton (proprietor)Tel:01823 661111 Mob:07874946553
30 Parker Close Wellington, Somerset TA21 8SYContractors for Local Authorities and Housing Association
A family run business for over 35 years
Graphics Production ReportDigital SolutionsGeorge Street
TA21 8HZ
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'Are you ready for thedigital switchover?': Digital Freeview Installation: Sky TV, Sky Plus & Sky Multi-room: FM & DAB Installation: HD Freesat From BBC & ITVOver 20 Years ExperienceCAI SMATV QualifiedFree Estimates • Prompt Service
01823 663 27907950 886 363email: [email protected]
aerial and satellite installations
01823 663279 07950 886 363
email: [email protected] Freeview installation
Sky TV, Sky Plus, Sky Multi-roomTelephone extension points
FM & DAB InstallationHD Freesat from BBC & ITV
Free EstimatesPrompt Service
Over 22 Years ExperienceCAI SMATV Qualified
Accident Repair — Antique restoration
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Heidi’s Sewing Room& Fitting Service
Walk in AlterationsWool & patterns
Haberdashery for all your sewing requirements
01823 66450207984 556922
Heidi Jenkinson25 North Street
WellingtonSomerset TA21 8LY(previously Haberdashery Plus)
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What is Osteopathy?Martha Price provides a fascinating article on the history and treatment provided by Osteopaths
Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body, and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together.
To an osteopath, for your body to work well, its structure must also work well. So osteopaths work to restore your body to a state of balance, where possible without the use of drugs or surgery. Osteopaths use touch, physical manipulation, stretching and massage to increase the mobility of joints, to relieve muscle tension, to enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, and to help your body’s own healing mechanisms. They may also provide advice on posture and exercise to aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms recurring.
Osteopathy was founded in the USA by Andrew Taylor Still, in 1874. Still developed a pioneering hands-on treatment approach to deal with the health and mobility problems he found in his patients, based on structural anatomy and physiology.
In the early 1920's, William Garner Sutherland, a student of Still, took this a step further and developed Cranial Osteopathy. He noted that there was a rhythmic micro-movement in the connective tissues and central nervous system, which in healthy subjects was continuous and even, but became altered or restricted after a trauma or accident, or during times of infection or inflammation. Its this Cranial Rhythm that cranial osteopaths use to treat their patients, and it's existence was confirmed during a series of laboratory tests in the 1960's and 1970's.
An osteopath’s patients range from babies and very young children, through to the more mature members of the population. We also treat manual workers, office professionals, pregnant women and sports people.
People seek treatment for a wide range of conditions, which may include:repetitive strain injuries,
the pain associated with arthritisminor sports injuries
postural changes due to pregnancypostural problems from driving or a work strain.
Babies are often treated for an asymmetrical head (plagiocephaly) and a restriction in their neck (torticollis). This may be due to the position they were lying in before they were born, or to the trauma of birth. They may also present with feeding problems or as fractious, irritable babies.
However, this is by no means an exhaustive list, as patients are assessed on an individual basis, with a full and detailed history of the condition being taken before an examination is carried out. The diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan is then discussed before treating the patient. The osteopath may also follow up with lifestyle advice and exercises. In the case of patients who regularly use a computer and work-station, it may also be appropriate to assess the set-up of their desk. Sitting in the wrong position may be exaggerating the injury!
So, how does osteopathy help?
One of the basic principles of osteopathy is that “the body is designed to heal itself”. As osteopaths, we encourage this natural healing process by using a variety of techniques. I treat using a branch of osteopathy know as ‘cranial osteopathy’. These techniques work to adjust the balance of the bones through the skull and spine, then through the connective tissue to the whole body. Any stresses and strains that are present, maybe from a whiplash injury, a fall, childbirth or overuse, may be treated with an almost imperceptible touch, designed to work with the body's natural cranio-sacral mechanism. Patients are frequently unaware of the changes going on in their body during a treatment.
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Treatment is incredibly gentle; in fact, most patients are surprised at how good they may feel immediately afterwards. Since 1994, all osteopaths in the UK have been regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). Today, most osteopaths will have undertaken a 4 year degree, and are required by the GOsC to continue with their studies and renew their registration each year and the GOsC provides registrants with an annual licence to practise. As part of this process, the GOsC checks that osteopaths have current professional indemnity insurance, remain in good health and of good character, and have met mandatory continuing professional development requirements. The title 'osteopath' is protected by law. It is against the law for anyone to call themselves an osteopath unless they are registered with the GOsC, which sets and promotes high standards of competency, conduct and safety.
For more information, please see the website of the GOsC www.osteopathy.org.ukFor more information about cranial osteopathy, please go to www.cranial.org.uk
For more information about cranial osteopathy please contact me direct on 07734 431624, or at Luson Surgery or via my facebook page Martha Price
Daytime and evening appointments are available in Hemyock on Mondays, and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Luson Surgery. Please don't hesitate to contact me for a chat, to see if I can help with your symptoms.
In pain? Don’t struggle on!Experienced osteopath Martha Price can help
sports injuriesaches and pains from gardening
arthritisback painsciatica
shoulder injuriesirritable babiesand more....
Appointments available at:
Luson Surgery, Wellington 01823 662836
andThe Blackdown Healthy Living
Centre, Hemyock 07734 431624
Relate trained specialists in Couple, Family and Relationship Counselling,
Mediation, Sex therapy and Young Persons Counsellingcovering
Wellington, Taunton & StreetCall us on 07979 526 401
www.relationshipsomersetcounselling.co.uk
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Wellington Community Office30 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8AQTel: 01823 667279Fax : 01823 [email protected]
Wellington Tourist Information Office30 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8AQTel: 01823 663379 Fax: 01823 667279Email: [email protected]
Wellington MuseumThe Squirrel, 28 Fore Street Wellington TA21 8AQ Tel: 07971 242904Email: [email protected] Times: Easter week to the end of SeptemberMonday to Friday 10.00am – 4.00pmSaturday 10.00am – 1.00pm From September to mid December Saturdays only 10.00am – 1.00pmThe Museum is closed on Bank Holidays
Wellington Library16 Fore Street, Wellington TA21 8AQTelephone: 0845 345 9177Fax: 01823 665194Email: [email protected]
ChemistsLuson Pharmacy 01823 662446Mantle StreetMon – Fri 9.00am – 6.30pmBoots Chemist 01823 662170High StreetMon-Sat 8.45am – 5.30pmSuperdrug 01823 662492Fore StreetMon-Sat 8.30am – 5.30pmWiveliscombe 01984 623284Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.30pmSaturday 9.00am – 1.00pmMedical CentresOut of Hours Medical Service 0845 408 8000Wellington Medical Centre 01823 663551 Mantle Street Mon-Fri 8.30am – 6.00pmLuson Surgery 01823 662836Mantle Street Mon-Fri 8.30am – 6.00pmWiveliscombe 01984 623471Mon – Fri 8.30am – 6.00pm
Milverton 01823 400236Mon, Wed, Thurs 8.30am – 5.30pmTues & Fri 8.30am – 6.00pm
NHS Direct 0845 4647
HospitalsCottage Hospital 01823 662663Musgrove Park Hospital 01823 333444
DentistsADP Dental Co Ltd 1 Station Road 01823 66206463 High Street 01823 662083Woodlands Dental Surgery 01823 66665143 High StreetWellington Dental Practice 01823 66155547 High StreetWiveliscombe Dental Practice 01984 623388Church Yard, Rotton Row
Veterinary Mount Veterinary Hospital 01823 21465921 High StreetDeane Vets 01984 624405Old Brewery Road Wivelsicombe
Police 101
Monument Taxis 01823 664444National Rail Enquiries: 08457484950Bus Timetables www.somerset.gov.uk/timetables or 0845 345 9155UtilitiesBT Fault Line 0800 800 151Gas Emergency 0800 111 999SWEB Emergencies 0800 365900Water 0845 600 4600
Wellesley Cinema 01823 666668Wellington Recycling Centre Poole Brickworks, Nynehead TA21 9HWwww.somersetwaste.gov.ukOpening Times:Mon 8.00am – 7pmTues – Wed 8.00am – 4.00pmThurs – Fri ClosedSat 8.00am – 4.00pmSun 8.00am - 1.00pmClosed Christmas, Boxing & New Years day
COME IN HANDY INFORMATION & EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
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