20 Apr

Bridgwater Lives – WAYNE POPE

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 to Friarn and St Mary’s primary schools, Haygrove Comprehensive and Bridgwater College. After working in factories around Bridgwater the military in his blood got to him and he headed to Taunton one day and signed up. His grandfather had served in the army in African campaigns in the 50s and Wayne wasn’t sure whether he wanted army or navy. In the end he chose the Royal Navy. He wanted to see the world and to come back a different person. Continue reading “Bridgwater Lives – WAYNE POPE”

19 Apr

Bridgwater-Canada Radio Link up after 100 Years

For some months now the Somerset Town of Bridgwater has been in touch with the Canadian towns of Drummondville and Yamachiche in Quebec plus the Cornish town of Bodmin to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first international shortwave transatlantic tele-communication link. On Tuesday April 21st April there will be an online PRESS CONFERENCE which will reveal plans for the anniversary scheduled for 25th October of this year. Continue reading “Bridgwater-Canada Radio Link up after 100 Years”

15 Feb

Westover Watch February 2026

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 ward and update any actions regularly throughout the year. This first walkabout was undertaken on Thursday 12th February 2026

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2 Feb

Music in the Bar -1st Thursday of the Month

Bridgwater Together will be putting on a variety of locally based international musicians at the Bridgwater Arts Centre Bar on the first Thursday of every month starting on Thursday 5th February with Ukrainian singer guitarist Viacheslav Poglubko. Entry is free and the bar is open from 7pm until late.  

On Thursday 5th March Polish folk accordionist  Bogdan Wiczkowski will play and on Thursday 2nd April there will be a performance from Bellevilloise who play Belgian French gypsy jazz manouche.

  • Viacheslav Poglubko

  • Bogdan Wiczkowski

  • Bellevilloise

27 Jan

Storm Chandra – update

There has been widespread travel disruption across the road and rail network with a number of closures affecting key roads which has caused significant congestion. Last night brought significant rain – water levels are continuing to rise and the weather continues to be wet across the next few days with heavy showers at times, particularly Wednesday going into Thursday. There is no opportunity at this point for ground to recover, it remains saturated. The Somerset Levels and Moors are of particular concern but there are vulnerable communities across the county due to rising water levels and continued rain.

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