Wells Nub News

19/11/2025

Fancy saying goodbye to a 20th-century giant before it jets off to Durham for a three-year spa break?

Wells Cathedral’s historic organ gets one last dramatic outing on Thursday 11 December, with Tim Parsons pulling out all the stops (literally) for Messiaen’s La Nativité du Seigneur. It’s your final chance to hear it in full voice before the scaffolding goes up and the pipes come down.

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Special concert on 11 December marks last outing for the iconic Wells organ before it’s sent for restoration.

19/11/2025

Tired of schools reinventing the wheel in splendid isolation? So were they. Now 26 Somerset schools have joined forces to share training, resources and the odd art exhibition.

They promise collaboration without cloning, and a better deal for both teachers and pupils. Revolutionary stuff: talking to each other.

Twenty-six schools team up to fight isolation and offer better training, events and enrichment projects

19/11/2025

Strode College wants to knock down some tired old buildings and replace them with a gleaming new near-net-zero campus.

New classrooms, green bits, and even a public restaurant are on the table. Got thoughts? They’re all ears.

Residents invited to help shape major new college building with eco design and public facilities.

19/11/2025

Festive donkeys, brass bands and a 3K trot in a Santa hat? St Margaret’s Hospice is going all out to raise funds this Christmas - with two events in Taunton and plenty of mulled wine to soften the fundraising ask.

The Fayre’s first, the Tinsel Trot’s next. All in aid of proper care for people across Somerset who really need it.

St Margaret’s Hospice invites Somerset to festive events: Christmas Fayre on 30 November and Taunton Tinsel Trot on 7 December.

18/11/2025

Same income. New benefit name. Hundreds worse off.
Thousands of disabled residents on universal credit are being hit with bigger bills — and councillors say the system is broken.

More than 4,000 Somerset residents on universal credit are paying more in council tax after the county council changed its support scheme.

17/11/2025

Strode College wants to fast-track local teens into real jobs. The 'Mission Employable' event in January promises no waffle — just practical advice that actually helps.

Street and Glastonbury students urged to meet real employers, hear insider advice and kickstart apprenticeships this January

17/11/2025

Turns out your cat or dog might be getting a better Christmas present than you. Nurture Vet Hospital is giving away gifts to Health Care Plan members next month.

Nurture thanks loyal clients with toys and treats while urging others to sign up to money-saving pet health plans

17/11/2025

Three days of demos, discounts and Christmas-themed craft chaos are coming to the Bath & West Showground. Even the BBC Sewing Bee winner's turning up.

Craft4Crafters & Stitching4All brings TV stars, workshops and festive inspiration to Shepton Mallet this month

17/11/2025

A victim’s long wait for justice has ended. Michael Eckersley, now 86, has been jailed for 16 years for s*xually abusing a child in Wells during the 1980s.

He was convicted of 14 offences. The court heard how he groomed his victim and caused lasting harm.

Michael Eckersley locked up for 16 years for campaign of abuse against boy in Wells during the 1980s.

16/11/2025

Seven carnivals. Seven wins. Huckyduck and Ramblers have done the double again, sharing the County Cup after a perfect season. Full results, every trophy, and who topped each class here:

https://sheptonmallet.nub.news/news/local-news/county-cup-glory-shared-as-huckyduck-and-ramblers-dominate-every-carnival-in-2025-279122

15/11/2025

Wells really does scrub up well from above. This drone footage captures Wells City Carnival winding through the city and it looks absolutely stunning.

If you missed the parade, or just want to see how good Wells looks lit up at night, take a look.

Huge thanks to stunningdrone.com for the footage.