Wellington AFC erects new stand as part of major development
The club's annual meeting is set to take place at 8pm in the clubhouse on Wednesday, June 18 (Image: Getty Images)
Wellington AFC have improved their facilities to meet FA Step Five status.
They have erected a new spectator stand, and plan to install new LED floodlights and a perimeter fence around the pitch later this summer.
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This follows a successful 2024-25 season for the club, which saw the first team achieve their highest points tally in the Jewson Western League premier division since the 2008/09 season.
The reserves also made history by finishing second in the premier division of the Stitch2Print Devon and Exeter League, the highest-ever position by a club from Somerset.
The annual meeting of Wellington AFC is due to take place in the clubhouse on Wednesday, June 18, starting at 8pm.
The club are also currently looking to appoint a sports therapist for the new season.
Anyone interested in the role is asked to email admin@wellingtonafc.co.uk.
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