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The Growing Space - Community and Therapeutic Gardens

29-Jul-10 13:40
Hazel Luetchford
Posted in: Growing Space

The Growing Space is a charity. It forms part of the Healthy Living Partnership and Children's Centre and is based at the Balsam Centre in Wincanton. We have developed the Centre's gardens to encompass a wide variety of needs.

You Are Invited to the Balsam BBQ

21-Jun-10 17:56
Rachel Kennedy
Posted in: Balsam Centre
You Are Invited to the Balsam BBQ

You are invited to an open air BBQ in the beautiful gardens of the Balsam Centre which are now looking their best. Come for a lunch to remember on Friday 25th June with burgers and hot dogs from only £2.

Growing Space Garden Propagating House Opens

21-Jun-10 17:26
Jeanette Locke and David Winter
Posted in: Growing Space
Growing Space Garden Propagating House Opens

As a result of generous grants the Growing Space community garden now has a handsome new Propagating House.

The Colour of Sound - A New Community Choir

09-Jun-10 18:39
Rachel Kennedy
Posted in: Activities
The Colour of Sound - A New Community Choir

Experienced vocalist and choir leader Rachel Gadd is hoping to launch a new Community Choir at the Balsam Centre in Wincanton on the 16th June. If the chance to sing with others attracts you, this could be what you are looking for.

Crafters' Morning

19-Feb-10 17:12
Lynn Ward
Posted in: Balsam Centre
Crafters' Morning

Selection of handmade and crafted items for sale; created and displayed by the makers. Free entry – come along and browse for your unique gift or just treat yourself to looking! All welcome Free parking in the Memorial Hall car park.

Volunteer and Make a Difference

18-Feb-10 11:18
Rachel Kennedy
Posted in: Balsam Centre
Volunteer and Make a Difference

Rachel Kennedy describes the opportunities and satisfactions to be found in volunteering.

Didgeridoo Workshop with Mike Rigby

28-Jan-10 22:20
Lynn Ward
Posted in: Activities
Didgeridoo Workshop with Mike Rigby

A new activity for the Balsam Centre - very interesting and all welcome!

Counselling at the Balsam Centre

22-Jan-10 14:22
Jane Maklin
Posted in: Balsam Centre
Counselling at the Balsam Centre

A counselling service available for those in need of emotional support in the Wincanton area.

K.tog - Knitting Group in Wincanton

15-Jan-10 21:00
Lynn Ward
Posted in: Activities
K.tog - Knitting Group in Wincanton

The 'K.tog' knitting group meet on Monday evenings at the Balsam Centre in Wincanton and has proved popular and friendly, welcoming newcomers so that they immediately feel part of the 'knitting community', even if they are learning from scratch.

A Growing Space Gardener and Volunteer

16-Dec-09 19:55
John Baxter
Posted in: Growing Space
A Growing Space Gardener and Volunteer

Julia Mottershshaw is a volunteer who works with The Growing Space.

Sue Place talks about the Balsam Centre

18-Oct-09 15:49
Sue Place
Posted in: Balsam Centre
Sue Place talks about the Balsam Centre

The Balsam Centre is a flourishing resource for the community and we have recently celebrated our 10th birthday. In that time our facilities and activities have grown and are now used by hundreds of people each week.

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