Wayne Pope is the Bridgwater ex-Royal Navy veteran who is making a name for himself fundraising for the Blind Veterans Charity by running Marathons. He’s also now turning his hand to military history as part of the Waterloo Uncovered project sponsored by Utrecht University. Wayne was born in Bridgwater on November 28th 1980 and went […]

Westover ward was created in 2011 and covers Bridgwater town centre (west of the river) to the docks in the north and Taunton Road in the south plus West Street and North Street in the west. Ward councillors Kathy Pearce, Brian Smedley and Tim Mander are undertaking to do a monthly round up of the […]

On Saturday November 15th, Bridgwater Together is holding its eleventh annual celebration of cultural diversity in Bridgwater. This free event includes live music, performances, activities, stalls, workshops and food from countries around the world. All for free!  The event will be hosted in Bridgwater Town Hall and at the Engine Room with doors open from 11am, There will also be […]

This weekend sees the launch of the first ever Bridgwater Blues and Folk Festival. Venues and stages across the town will spring to life on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April  with FREE music for everyone. Hosted by The Cobblestones Pub & Music Venue and thanks to funding from Bridgwater Town Deal and Bridgwater Town […]

St. Matthews Field will host a Playday on Wednesday 30 July 2025 as part of Love Parks Week, a week that highlights the vital role green spaces play in boosting the health and wellbeing of residents and communities.This free event is open to everyone and promises a day filled with fun children’s activities. Playday is […]