Wells Voice News
Museum trustees delighted at show of support
WHEN Covid-19 struck, Wells and Mendip Museum on Cathedral Green was required to lockdown and as a small independent museum not entitled to any government funding, this immediately became a concern... Read More
Tranquil site more appreciated than ever
On May 24 The Bishop’s Palace reopened its Gardens, which had closed on March 23 in line with government advice. Here, Merryn Kidd, marketing and communications manager at the Palace, looks back on lockdown, the first few weeks of reopening, and what it has meant for locals and visitors.. Read More
Appeal launched as Cathedral reopens
WELLS Cathedral has launched a Bounce Back Appeal to make up for the shortfall in income during the lockdown... Read More
Surprise 70th anniversary celebration
A SURPRISE celebration helped make John and Kitty Usher’s 70th wedding anniversary in June a very special day... Read More
Wells play areas to open again
PLAY areas in Wells will be able to open again from Saturday (July 4)... Read More
Wells faces temporary loss of city centre post office services
WELLS is likely to be left without a city centre post office for a while once Wells Post Office closes its doors for the final time on July 24... Read More
New bike racks installed outside Wells Town Hall
SEVEN new bike racks have been installed at the front of Wells Town Hall with more to follow elsewhere in the city centre... Read More
School pupils and staff write letters to spread happiness
PUPILS and staff at Wells Cathedral School have been writing letters to the residents of the care homes in Wells, in conjunction with the Wells Coronavirus Network... Read More
Being at home no protection from scammers
MORE than a third of British adults have been the target of a scam since lockdown began, new research by Citizens Advice reveals... Read More
Shops get set to reopen doors
HIGH street shops in Wells are preparing to open again on Monday (June 15) with new safety measures in place, and no car parking charges in Mendip District Council car parks... Read More