The Harbour And The Community

The commissioners and the harbour staff are always receptive to suggestions for making the harbour area available for community events.

In 2010 the quay area of the harbour was used for the FunQuay day during Carnival Week, the Wells Triathlon, the town's support for the Tour of Britain, the annual RNLI Service and Wells Christmas Tide.

The total cash donation to the community for these events was over £2000 as, during these events, harbour income from car parking is reduced and the harbour authorities make no charge for use of the quay. In addition, the harbour authorities donated £250 for the Christmas Tide fireworks and have purchased a set of crowd barriers which are now available to organisations and groups in Wells at a much reduced rate compared to commercial hirers.

The commissioners and the harbour officers are delighted that the quay (and with regard to the Triathlon the pontoons and the harbour itself) can be used to support events which promote our town and its attractions.

Comments on the visitors' pages of the harbour website about all these events confirm that the partnership of the harbour and local organisations is one which is appreciated by both visitors and locals.