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Town News

November 2025

Bonfire Night in Welston went off with more bang than anyone expected.
The Welston Allstars played till the clarinettist’s curfew, Dave Mullen’s Fiery Rocket Ribs vanished in thirty minutes, and someone (we’re not naming names) spiked the hot chocolate with rum.
We may not rival London’s fireworks, but we’ve got proper jazz, award-winning buns, and neighbours who don’t push or shove. [→ Read the full account]

October 2025

Every October, Sea View Road glows with handmade lanterns, scented herbs, and the odd witch’s familiar trotting alongside the crowd. The church blesses the candles, the witches ward against bad luck, and before long something catches fire (it always does). This year’s culprit? Possibly a giant papier-mâché kraken. Read on for one of Welston’s most magical nights of the year. [→ Read the full account]

September 2025

September in Welston brings with it the usual mix of produce, paperbacks, and peculiarities.

Harvest Festival and Produce Weigh-In
Following last year’s counterfeit carrot scandal (the parsnip in question remains at large), all vegetables will now have their auras inspected by Susan Crow’s familiar, Táo, before being weighed. Read the full account ->

Welston Book Exchange
Bring a book, take a book, and—please—stop trying to sneak in Fifty Shadesfor the umpteenth time. We know who you are.

Back-to-School Spells (Equinox Gathering)
The Lanston Coven invites fledgling entomologists (ages 6-10) to a day of insect communication. Parents are asked to sign the usual indemnity form. Band-Aids will be provided; ant charming not guaranteed.