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Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - February 2020
"Return to Cuba"; a highly colourful and descriptive article from Bob Jones, a sharp article on cutting grass, a report from Charlton Horethorne and District Gardening Club and the monthly "Bobologism".
CAT Bus -> Racecourse timetable 2019/20
Wincanton Racecourse will be using the CAT Bus as a complementary shuttle specifically for town residents for the remainder of this season. Times vary a little each race day, so please refer to this timetable.
Planning the future of Wincanton: Round 2
On Tuesday 21st January, the Wincanton For the Future working group will assemble for its second meeting to further develop the Town Council’s plan for the future of the town. Everyone is most welcome, so if you have ideas for the town, come and share!
Wincanton Community Hospital coffee mornings 2020
The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital hold a coffee morning on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 10am - 12 noon, to which eveyone is welcome. Here's a list of all the coffee mornings for 2020.
King Arthur's School presents Bugsy Malone
Next week King Arthur’s students will perform their 2020 musical, ‘Bugsy Malone’. Cast and crew cross all year groups and have worked hard to bring you a taste of New York in the roaring 20s! Please come along for a great show, and to support these talented youngsters!
What's on at Wincanton Library in January
Here is a list of all the events and activities going on at Wincanton Library throughout January 2020. There's plenty going on for all ages, including Lego Club, shared reading, poetry and computer tutorials. Booking may be required!
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - December 2019 & January 2020
Sally Packer shares further snapshots of her trip to Ethiopia, news from Horsington Church School's fundraising campaign and a review of a Wincanton Museum and History Society talk by Brigadier Richard Folkes on the Glider Assault on Pegasus Bridge.
One-to-one on Newcomers’ Day at Wincanton Racecourse
Newcomers to the sport of horse racing will have a dedicated member of Wincanton’s team to accompany them throughout the day, to help demystify the ins and outs of a day at the races on its Newcomers’ Day on 4th January 2020.
Wincanton Racecourse is ready for its biggest day of the year
Wincanton Racecourse is readying itself for the busiest raceday of its year; its Boxing Day meeting, when thousands will descend on the Somerset track to enjoy a day of relaxation, horses, friendships and camaraderie.
A Brexit message from our twinning friends in Lahnau, Germany
Wincanton is twinned with the German town of Lahnau, and the Twinning Association has been organising exchange visits for many years. Our German friends have sent us a message regarding Brexit, and our Association has responded.
Our Myakka, now art in Devon
The Myakka warehouse outlet in Wincanton has now closed, but that's not the end of its story. Myakka is now part of the Ian Snow family, an ethical homewares company based in Devon, and founders Georgie Hopkins and Simon Whitehead couldn't be happier.
The newly restored statue of Nathaniel Ireson is being unveiled on Monday
On Monday 16th December, the Mayor of Wincanton will be unveiling the newly restored statue of Nathaniel Ireson in the grounds of the Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. The head has finally been reattached! Everyone is welcome.
Wincanton Town Council has a vacancy - will you stand?
A casual vacancy has arisen on Wincanton Town Council due to resignation. Since no electors have called for an election, the Council will fill this vacancy by co-option at its meeting Monday 27th January 2020. Contact the Clerk for an application form.
Wincanton Over-70s Christmas Lunch
Wincanton Over-70s Christmas Lunch was held on Sunday 1st December 2019 at King Arthur's School. With entertainment from Wincanton Youth Theatre, and help from KA staff, Year 11 pupils and volunteers, ninety four residents had a great day.
Wincanton Youth Theatre presents ‘Now That’s What I Call a WYT Christmas!’
Members of the group have been busy putting together a fully festive delight; a show that compliments all elements of the performing arts, including singing, dancing and acting, to take place at King Arthur’s School on the weekend of 14th and 15th December.
Bruton Choral Society Christmas Concert
We’d love you to come to our next big event: the Christmas concert in St Mary's Church, Bruton. It’s a wonderful way to start the festive season in a beautiful setting. Choir items and solos will be intertwined with traditional carols for all to join in.
A Christmas concert by the Pilgrim Singers
The Wincanton area ecumenical choir, the Pilgrim Singers, have all been rehearsing with enthusiasm for their annual charity Christmas concert next Sunday, 15th December, which this year will be supporting the CAT Bus.
Spectra Musica presents “The First Nowell”
'The First Nowell' will be an enjoyable Christmas concert, Spectra Musica's first, with some well loved carols for the audience to participate in, on Saturday 14th December at the Catholic Church in Wincanton.
Wincanton Choral Society Christmas Concert 2019
The Wincanton Choral Society Winter Concert will take place in Wincanton Sports Centre on Sunday 8th December. It'll be the choir's first concert with their outstanding new director of music, Katrine Reimers, who will ensure that this performance is very exciting!
A Christmas Fair supporting schools in Henstridge
On behalf of St Nicholas Primary School and Explorers Preschool in Henstridge we are holding a Christmas fair on Friday 13th December. There'll be rides, games, food, crafts, a lantern parade and Santa's Grotto!
Dreaming of Silver on Wincanton’s Festive Raceday
Break free from your offices and head to Wincanton Racecourse for an early Christmas celebration on Thursday, 5th December. With the holiday season approaching, it’s the perfect time to gather friends and colleagues for a day out at the races.
A coffee morning supporting the CAT Bus UPDATED
We are organising a fundraising coffee morning in support of the CAT Bus, on November 30th in the Wincanton Baptist Church hall. Please come and help us raise a donation for this valuable community service.
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell: the Equilibrium of Good and Evil
Highly esteemed Wincanton-based poet and playwright Steve McAuliffe premiered his latest radio play, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, in Wincanton Town Hall in August. Alice Glover reviews the performance.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - November 2019
Sally Packer gives us a few snapshots of her recent trip to Ethiopia, reports from our community, from the churchwarden, the school's Headteacher, the WI, Reverend Kevin, and event notices for the coming months.
Olympians help Wincanton Sports Centre raise funds for employee with brain tumor
Two Olympic swimmers joined fundraisers at an event held in support of 22-year-old Laura Skerritt, a teaching instructor at Wincanton Sports Centre, who is living with a tennis ball-sized brain tumour.
Love cheese? You'll love The Truckle Truck
Susie, a bright and very beautiful Citroen HY van, is 50 years old, but she's been given a new lease of life as a travelling cheese shop. You can sniff us out somewhere in the Wincanton Memorial Hall car park every Thursday!
Wincanton's Remembrance Parade and service 2019
Once again Wincanton came out in numbers to participate in and support the town’s Royal British Legion Remembrance Parade on Sunday 10th November 2019. Here is a report and some photos of the event.
[TALK:] A unique local take on the Dambusters raid of WW2
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Janet Fray has lived locally for many years. She was married to Jerry, a retired RAF Squadron Leader and holder of the Distinguished Flying Cross, whose vital role related to the Dambusters raid was kept secret until 2001.
Remembrance 2019 parade and service timings
Here are the timings for Wincanton's Remembrance Sunday 2019 parade and church service. From last year, for the 100th anniversary of the Armistice ending WWI, we reverted to the traditional time; in the morning.
Wincanton Racecourse generously hosted a successful day in aid of Combat Stress
Wincanton Racecourse generously hosted a phenomenally successful day in aid of Combat Stress, the veteran’s mental health charity, on Sunday 27th October. There was a record turnout of racegoers and just over £65k was raised.