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Oct 11, 20211 min read
And Denise makes six
On September 30th, WIN’s Denise Denis was elected to represent St Thomas ward on the City Council. This brings the total number of Wells...
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Oct 6, 20211 min read
Wells Fibromyalgia Support Group thank SOUP!
Hi Ross, Thank you so much. I have already had interest from a few people following SOUP, and the money will be used to send information...
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May 8, 20211 min read
Sarah Powell Elected to the City Council!
More details of the election results for all wards can be found here.
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Apr 2, 20212 min read
A public meeting – Wells Beyond Covid – Have your say
Public Zoom meeting set for April 17. All local residents are welcome to take part and the event will be chaired by veteran BBC Somerset...
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Mar 11, 20211 min read
‘Meet & Greet’ becomes Wells Ambassadors, and we’re looking for volunteers!
Most visitors are drawn to Wells by the Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace. But too many leave without seeing Vicars Close, the Almshouses,...
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Feb 17, 20211 min read
Wells Neighbourhood Plan
“Neighbourhood Plans give a voice to local people regarding their particular area. The Steering Group is now armed with a Wells Design...
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Feb 10, 20211 min read
Portway Annexe
A large, Grade 2 listed building with plenty of off-street parking, The Portway Annexe offers much scope for use by the community and the...
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Feb 3, 20211 min read
The Old Deanery
All are agreed that the social benefits flowing from community use would be positive for Wells and everybody living in this great city....
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Jan 27, 20211 min read
Business Beyond Covid
For many local business owners, surviving the first Coronavirus wave was tough enough. Then, just as they were getting on their feet...
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Jan 20, 20211 min read
Return of Assets
Mendip now faces being absorbed in a bigger authority – either by merging with South Somerset District Council or a single county-wide...
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Jan 13, 20211 min read
Temporary Post Office
On January 13th a temporary Post Office will open in the ticket office at the bus station. This is a temporary provision, negotiated by...
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Jan 8, 20211 min read
Local Government Reorganisation
It has always been an aim of Wells Independents to return decision making to Wells – Wells people deciding what is best for Wells. WIN...
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Jan 22, 20201 min read
Thank you SOUP! x 2
We Hear You posted this on their Facebook page: “Today we say a huge #WHY thankyou to Wells Independents who donated £400 to WHY after...
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Jan 17, 20202 min read
A record-breaker for Wells SOUP!
WELLS SOUP reached a record and a milestone on Saturday January 11th. The fundraising lunch attracted 120 people to the Connect Centre,...
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Oct 23, 20192 min read
Another full house, another star group of local causes
Supporting us will support Wells and our future. That was a message from the winners of October 5th’s Wells SOUP – Blue School Plastic...
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Jul 23, 20192 min read
Surprise boost for Wells charity
Illness at one charity turned into a bonus for another good cause on July 13th. Kristen Lindop was due to tell the audience at Wells SOUP...
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Jul 11, 20192 min read
Everyone is a winner at Wells SOUP
Success comes guaranteed for four charities on Saturday. They are Children’s World, Hope for Tomorrow, SODA (Society for Disabled...
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Jun 13, 20191 min read
SOUP! gives Wells In Mosaic a boost
Wells SOUP has helped an initiative that will boost tourism – the city’s main industry – and attract national attention. This quarterly...
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Apr 16, 20192 min read
Lucky 13 for Heads Up at the April Wells SOUP
It was double lucky 13 for Heads Up at Saturday’s Wells SOUP. The date was the 13th and it was the 13th time this fundraising lunch had...
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