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Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter September 2013
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the September newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs.
Camera Club Photograph Exhibition Winner
Visitors to the recent Wincanton Camera Club exhibition in the Library were encouraged to vote for their favourite photograph. The run-away winner was Jim Eastaugh's 'Forest Track, Stourhead'.
A Wincanton Childhood - A Talk by Gill D'Arcy
On Friday 27th September, born and bred Wincantonian Gill D'Arcy will be telling a Wincanton Museum and History Society audience her story of what it's been like to live in the town.
UnderLINE - A New Stage Play at The Bear - One Day Only!
Underline is a brand new theatre play by West Country playwright Michael Starr. Performed by The Fringe Files, you can see it for one day only at The Bear Inn on Sunday 29th September.
Wincanton Street Market Off to a Strong Start VIDEO UPDATE
Wincanton held its first Sunday Market on 15th September. Despite poor weather it was well supported and the stage is set for a repeat success next month. Read on for a full report with plenty of photos.
Wincanton Film Society's New Season Kicks Off with a Bang
As Wincanton Film Society prepares for the start of a new season on Tuesday 24th September, there's an added sense of expectation in the air. Here's a breakdown of films for the season.
A New Era at King Arthur's
King Arthur's School has undergone significant change as the new school year starts. You may have seen the students approaching school in their new uniform of blazer and tie, only one of the many positive changes at the school.
BearCat Collective at the Balsam Centre - Sunday 22nd September
Roll up! Come and perform! The BearCat Collective are bringing their pop-up fete with artists and musicians for a fun family event to celebrate World Peace Day on Sunday 22nd September. Free entry.
First Wincanton Street Market This Sunday
Inspired by the Mary Portas initiative, and after many months of hard work and planning, the trials for the new Monthly Sunday Street Market starts with three markets in September, October and November.
Wincanton Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2013
Wincanton Library currently hosts the annual exhibition of photographs taken by members of the Wincanton Camera Club. It closes on Saturday 14th, so visit this week and cast a vote for your favourite photograph.
Wincanton Window Writers Group
Have you ever thought you could write? Are you interested in people and what goes on locally, or passionately interested in promoting something? You might like to come and join our new group, the Wincanton Window Writers Group.
Macmillan Coffee Morning 21st September in Cucklington Village Hall
Macmillan coffee mornings are being held throughout Britain during September. They are taking place to raise money as well as awareness for this vital service. Join our coffee morning, at the Arthur Morison Hall in Cucklington, on Saturday 21st September.
Balsam House and Garden Open Day
On Sunday 15th September local people are invited to "peak behind the walls" of Balsam House in Wincanton, in an unusual fundraising event which will support St Margaret’s Hospice.
Garden Party in Support of Wincanton Community Hospital
A Garden Party is being held by the Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital on Friday 13th September at the Otter Garden Centre as part of their continual fundraising programme.
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter August 2013
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the August newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs.
Country House Car Boot Sale in Aid of Somerset Sight
Count and Countess Charles de Salis are having a Car Boot Sale at Yarlington House, on Sunday 8th September. All the profits will go to Somerset Sight of which Count Charles was President for many years.
Planning Control and its Effects on Wincanton UPDATE
Our government recently stated it wished to relax planning control, in some aspects, in an attempt to revitalise and assist the building industry, but is this the correct approach and how will this affect Wincanton?
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - September 2013
The Villager Magazine is very colourful this month with photos of the Fete and stories from Horsington from many years ago.
John Baxter's September Exhibition in Divine Wines
Lilies, Ladies and Landscapes is the title of John Baxter's exhibition of images in Divine Wines which can be seen all through September.
Cooking 'Nosh' for no 'Dosh'
Lost? Don’t know what to do with yourself? Hanna Ashleigh talked to me about the satisfaction of cooking on a voluntary basis at the Balsam Centre's Loose Ends Cafe.
Lobster Week at Truffles
To celebrate our first year in business Truffles will serve a lobster every day between Wednesday 21st and Saturday 24th August. If any remain, a lobster dish will also be available for our popular Sunday Buffet Lunch on 25th August!
£2,702,000 Wasted So Far and Counting
Liberal Democrat run South Somerset District Council has spent £2.702 million preparing their "Local Plan", only to find Inspector David Hoggar ruled the plan unsound on multiple grounds.
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter July 2013
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the July Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs.
Museum Thanks Canon Watson for Years of Support
Wincanton Museum and History Society held their annual Garden Party in the Balsam Centre gardens on Saturday 3rd August where Canon Alan Watson was thanked for his years as a Trustee.
The View from Bayford Hill
The view from Bayford Hill, once covering the whole Blackmore Vale, has been obscured by a metal security fence now covered in brambles for years. When are we going to get it back?
Bourton and Zeals' Pre-School Exciting New Beginnings
It's all change at Bourton and Zeals' Pre-school with a change from a committee run setting to one run by a manager. Many familiar staff members remain and it is still run as a charity.
Would You Like to Train as a Volunteer Tai Chi Instructor?
Tai Chi for Health is looking to train a volunteer for a Wincanton Tai Chi class. The training is free (worth about £1000). The charity currently has over 30 volunteer instructors and teaches around 400 people.
Circus Ginnett is Coming Back to Wincanton
One of UK's oldest circuses is coming back to Wincanton Sports Ground from 9th to 11th August. Read on for a bit of an intro, and to find out how to get up to 30% off the ticket price.
100 Mile Sponsored Charity Cycle Ride UPDATED
Steven D'Arcy, born and raised in Wincanton, is undertaking a 100 mile cycle ride on the Olympic 2012 route, to raise money for charity.
Richard & Barbara Sorapure at Truffles Restaurant
Having spent much of their lives in distant lands (and an episode involving pirates!), Richard and Barbara Sorapure of Bayford purchased the empty shell of Truffles in Bruton in 2012 and have been busy transforming it into a dynamic French Bistro Restaurant.