New classroom block completed

Wellington School's new examination and classroom block has now been completed and handed over by building company, RG Spiller Ltd.

The building, which links into the Princess Royal Sports Complex, will be used by Wellington School's English and Special Needs departments from January 2009.

The first set of public examinations will also be carried out in the new building's large first floor examination room in January.


Front of new classroom block


Entrance to new classroom block


Foyer (showing link door to Sports Complex)


New examination and function room

Counting down to Christmas Fair

More than 80 stalls will feature at the annual Wellington Craft and Produce Fair , which takes place at the end of November.

Now in its eighth year the fair has become an established event in the town, attracting 1100 visitors last year.

Tasty goodies will be on sale from local producers, including bacon, sausages, ham, cheeses, turkeys and trout, all from local farms; Somerset chocolate, fudge and cordials as well as artisan breads and French pastries.

Crafts for sale include Christmas wreaths, table decorations and wall hangings, silver and crystal jewellery, silk scarves, stained glass and turned wood products.

There will be a cafe offering freshly cooked pancakes, and school stalls with lots of childrens' activities, as well as Santa's Grotto

This year's fair takes place on Saturday 29 November from 10.00 am - 2.00 pm.

Sports Management Magazine features Wellington School

The latest issue of Sports Management Magazine, one of the UK's leading publication for the sports industry, has featured the sports facilities at Wellington School.

The article 'Back to School for Pre-Games Training Camps' focuses on a number of the country's leading academic institutions and the facilities they are offering elite athletes in the run up to the London 2012 Games.

The magazine is also available to read online.

Making the most of the credit crunch

Whilst it is certainly true that the world of professional sport is beginning to feel the pinch, there are predictions that the credit crunch could well be a boon for grassroots sport.

Playing a game of badminton, joining a local sports team or joining the local gym could prove to be a great deal cheaper and more rewarding, at least for your health, than a trip to the local pub or restaurant these days.

Boon or bane, savvy sports clubs could well reap the rewards or perhaps weather the economic storm a little better if they were to put a little extra work into their marketing and recruitment of new people.

Helps is at hand in the New Year thanks to a sports marketing seminar being organised at the Princess Royal Sports Complex.

Entitled ‘Grow Your Sports Club’, the evening seminar will be run by Danish marketing expert, Svend Elkjaer, from the Sports Marketing Network.

Svend promises to help clubs become vibrant, visible and viable focusing on marketing, sponsorship, developing new revenue streams and the recruitment and retention of members.

The course will run on Wednesday 28 January 2009 from 6.30 - 9.30 pm and costs £20.00 for the first person per club and £10.00 for any subsequent people. Places are limited and early booking is advised.

Wheelchair fencing starts 10 November

Wellington Swords are all set to start Wheelchair Fencing at the Sports Complex this month.

From 10 November club sessions will move from the fencing salle into the sports hall to accommodate both foil and Wheelchair Fencing at the same time.

Coaching will be provided by Paralympic fencing coach, Cefi Felletar.

For further information about the Wellington Swords Fencing Club, contact Jane Browne wellingtonswords@googlemail.com.

No more parking problems

Good news for users of the Sports Complex! The near completion of the new extension to the Sports Complex building means that we now have our car park back.

The building site fencing that has been in place for the past few months has now gone and there is now full access to parking along the full length of the building.

Additional parking has now also been made available following the removal of several portacabins that have been on the site for several years.

The new classroom block is set to be handed over to the School in the next few days ready for use in January 2009.