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1000 Techniques for Evie
Karate students from The Honbu in Wincanton are preparing to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity on Sunday 22nd March by performing 1000 Techniques each.
Spectra Musica Concert in Wincanton on Saturday 21st March
Spectra Musica will be performing a variety of music, both from the classical repertoire and some songs from the shows. Under their new conductor, Peter Leech, and accompanist, Anita D’Atellis, this will be a delightful programme.
Fundraising Choir Concert with Castle Cary Choir & Guests
Raising funds for the Wincanton Live At Home Scheme, Castle Cary Choir and Guests will be performing in the Memorial Hall, Wincanton, on Friday 20th March, at 7.30pm.
“Create-Saturdays” at the Balsam Centre
The Balsam Centre is starting some new art and creative workshops on Saturdays at the Balsam Centre, starting in March.
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - March 2015
All the events and contacts for Horsington and South Cheriton in the Villager magazine. This month includes an account of a young resident’s ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Wincanton’s Masonic Lodge is Looking to Help Local Causes
Wincanton’s Masonic Lodge has been left an endowment that has been set aside to provide grant funding for local causes. Applications are invited from local charities and not-for-profit organisations for a slice of this endowment.
Boxhouse Publishing is Having a Birthday!
Wincanton-based Boxhouse Publishing, the company behind the Organised Mum brand of calendars, diaries and home stationery, is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. The company is planning to celebrate with lots of customer competitions and giveaways.
Church Street Works Finish Early
Wincanton residents and traders offer thanks to the men working on Church Street this week, for managing to finish early and bring an end to an awkward diversion affecting almost the entire town.
Celebrate Mothers' Day at Truffles Brasserie
Celebrate Mothering Sunday at Truffles in Bruton with a 3 course set menu for just £18.85 per person (£9.50 for children). Truffles brings you a typical French style Mothering Sunday Menu with plenty of choices to suit all tastes.
Coming Soon - Blast Class at the Balsam Centre
An innovative new style of fitness class will be launched at the Balsam Centre on Wednesday 11th March. A versatile fitness class for the entire body. The first taster session is free.
Showtime – A Live Variety Charity Performance in Wincanton
Showtime – a live variety charity performance, takes place at Wincanton Memorial Hall on Saturday 28th March 2015 in aid of The Children’s Hospital Charity. The show will feature great local acts and performers. Tickets are on sale now.
Wincanton Carnival is Looking for Local Royalty!
Could you be next carnival Royalty for Wincanton? Are you aged 5 years to 25 years? Wincanton Carnival Association is looking for royalty for Wincanton Carnival, which takes place on 16th October 2015.
The Wincanton Country Market 2015 Season is Underway
A season of Country Markets, well known for quality home-made foods and handmade quality crafts, started at The Balsam Centre in February. The next market takes place on Friday 6th March.
Church Street Closure & Road Works – URGENT NOTICE!
Wessex Water begins urgent work to repair collapsed drainage pipes in Church Street on Monday 2nd March. The road will be closed to traffic, with diversions in place for up to 5 days.
Wincanton's Crisis is Somerset's Crisis
People across our Somerton & Frome constituency have been showing me how, and where, our County and District Councils are pushing through inappropriate developments against the wishes of local communities like Wincanton. Join a meeting at King Arthur's on 3rd March to discuss with Green Party representatives.
Five-Star Panel for Wincanton’s Cheltenham Festival Preview
With final preparations for the iconic Cheltenham Festival (March 10th – 13th) upon us, race-goers can gain first hand insight into an array of Cheltenham Festival contenders at the Wincanton Festival Preview Luncheon on Thursday, March 5th.
More New Trees for Cale Park - Join the Planting on Sunday 1st March
The ongoing regeneration of the Cale Park area takes another step forward on Sunday 1st March, with a tree planting morning. If you want to help with the planting work, volunteers will be very welcome!
Wincanton Runner Turns the Tables for Retired Greyhounds
Wincanton resident Shaun Andrews is turning the tables on greyhound racing to raise money to help the breed. He’ll be doing the running at the Bath Half Marathon on 1st March while the greyhounds look on.
Good Samaritans
The Kiddle family of Wincanton are getting a reputation for being Good Samaritans. In April 2014 Gordon rescued an elderly canine resident. Now his wife Margaret has come to the rescue of an elderly human neighbour in need of help.
Friends of King Arthur’s Quiz Night – Thursday 5th March
The Friends of King Arthur’s Community School are holding a Quiz Evening on Thursday 5th March to raise funds. Enjoy the challenge of questions set by our Quizmaster, a ploughman’s supper and some good quizzing company.
Museum Gets a Logo Thanks to King Arthur’s Artists
Will Bristol and Brad Tucker, students at King Arthur’s Community School, win prizes for designing a powerful logo for the Wincanton Museum and History Society.
Pick 'n' Mix Speed Limits
Confusion reigns in Galhampton. Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, David Rendel, has spotted a set of contradictory speed limit signs near his North Barrow home.
Springwatch's Chris Sperring Will Talk in Wincanton on 13th March
Chris Sperring, a professional wildlife conservationist most recognisable these days by his involvement with the BBC's Springwatch, will be in Wincanton on 13th March to give a talk on wildlife conservation in this area. Tickets only £3!
Japanese Doll Festival at the Balsam Centre
Japanese Playgroup South West UK is hosting a fundraising event on Saturday 28th February at the Balsam Centre. The Japanese Doll Festival promotes UK-Japan friendship, inviting local artists to exhibit their artworks while providing cultural exchange opportunities for all generations.
Race Night Fundraiser for the Balsam Centre
Get a group of friends together and join the Balsam Centre as they host an evening of entertainment with their Race Night fundraiser on Friday 27th Feburary at Wincanton Memorial Hall.
A Butterfly Summer: Monitoring Butterflies at Carymoor
Volunteer ‘Butterfly Transect Walker’ Julian Rawlins monitors butterfly numbers on the Carymoor nature reserve near Castle Cary. He reports on his 2014 results, revealing that it was a good summer for butterflies.
Milborne Port Opera Up For Four Awards
Local amateur group Milborne Port Opera has been nominated for four awards in the forthcoming David Beach Awards from the Somerset Fellowship of Drama (Somerset’s answer to the "Oscars").
The Invisible Woman Showing at Wincanton Film Society on 18th February
On Wednesday 18th February Wincanton Film Society season continues its 2014-15 programme with a screening of The Invisible Woman, starring Ralph Fiennes, Felicity Jones and Kristin Scott Thomas.
The Sweet Smell of Success - Celebration Cakes by Tanya Martin
A year after setting up her successful cake business, Art of Cakes, Tanya Martin talks to me about her passion for baking and cake decoration. Her bespoke cakes demonstrate her enormous skill and creative flair.
NatWest Wincanton Reassures – We’re Not Closing!
Following an incorrect announcement in the Western Gazette that NatWest in Wincanton is to close, staff at the Wincanton branch have been reassuring customers and visitors that it’s business as usual.