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Join Us At Memorial Hall For Our Coffee Mornings

Thu 8 Mar 2012
By Gill D'Arcy
Join Us At Memorial Hall For Our Coffee Mornings

Regular monthly coffee mornings are held at Memorial Hall in support of funds for the church of St Peter and St Paul. Please come and join us on the second Saturday of each month for an enjoyable social occasion.

Christmas Tree Festival in Wincanton Parish Church

Sun 11 Dec 2011
By Gill D'Arcy
Christmas Tree Festival in Wincanton Parish Church

A new venture to raise money for the Roof Appeal is a Christmas Tree Festival in the Parish Church between 15th and 18th December. Come and see lots of beautifully decorated trees, have some refreshments and support our fundraising.

The Osigili Maasai Warrior Troupe Comes to Wincanton

Sun 6 Nov 2011
By John Baxter
The Osigili Maasai Warrior Troupe Comes to Wincanton

On 29th October 2011 Wincanton Parish Church was packed, with not a spare seat left, for a truly memorable performance by the Kenyan troupe, the Osigili Maasai Warriors.

'Well Risen'! Parish Church's Cookbook Launching Soon UPDATED

Mon 24 Oct 2011
By Jane Wickenden
'Well Risen'! Parish Church's Cookbook Launching Soon <span style='color: red;'>UPDATED</span>

All the contributions have been sent in and 'Well Risen' is with the printers - put Saturday 12th November in your diary, as the book will be launched at the Parish Church's Christmas Shopping Coffee Morning! New venue: Papertrees in the High Street

Maasai Warriors Come to Wincanton Church

Fri 14 Oct 2011
By Gill D'Arcy
Maasai Warriors Come to Wincanton Church

Come and enjoy the unique performance of the Maasai Warriors in St Peter and St Pauls Church Wincanton on Saturday 29th October. The Troupe's performances are stunning, and give every audience an unforgettable experience.

Visiting Speaker from Debt Advice Charity at the Parish Church

Thu 15 Sep 2011
By Penny Ashton
Visiting Speaker from Debt Advice Charity at the Parish Church

Wincanton Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul is delighted to welcome Hannah Gibbons, Gillingham Centre Manager of Christians Against Poverty as guest speaker at their 10.30 service on Sunday 18 September 2011. Anyone who would like to hear what Hannah has to say will be very welcome.

Help 'Raise the Roof' With Your Favourite Recipe!

Tue 6 Sep 2011
By Jane Wickenden
Help 'Raise the Roof' With Your Favourite Recipe!

At SS Peter and Paul church we are planning a recipe book to help raise money towards the church roof repairs - now you too have a chance to join in and share your favourite dish with everyone in town!

Parish Fun Day in June Attracts Good Turnout

Sun 10 Jul 2011
By Elizabeth Baxter
Parish Fun Day in June Attracts Good Turnout

This year the Parish Fun Day held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 11th June attracted fun-lovers of all ages.

Fifty Years of Marriage Celebrated

Fri 8 Jul 2011
By Elizabeth Baxter
Fifty Years of Marriage Celebrated

The Revd Canon Alan Watson and his wife Rosemary celebrate their Golden Wedding with a packed out service in Wincanton Parish Church.

Golden Wedding Celebration In Wincanton

Fri 1 Jul 2011
By Canon Alan Watson
Golden Wedding Celebration In Wincanton

The Revd. Canon Alan and Mrs. Rosemary Watson celebrate their Golden Wedding with a special service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Marriage on Sunday, 3rd July at 10.30am at the parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Wincanton.

Church Launches Roof Appeal with Knockout Fun and Silly Hats

Mon 6 Jun 2011
By Gill D'Arcy
Church Launches Roof Appeal with Knockout Fun and Silly Hats

Wincanton Parish Church launched its Roof Appeal on Sunday 22nd May with an afternoon of great fun in the form of inter-pub It's a Knockout and silly hats.

Inter-Pub It's a Knockout & Mad Hat Event

Tue 10 May 2011
By Gill D'Arcy
Inter-Pub It's a Knockout & Mad Hat Event

Sunday 22nd May, Wincanton Memorial Hall, 3.00 - 5.30pm. This event is to be the first of very many in aid of the Raise the Roof Appeal for Wincanton Parish Church.

Tower Open Evening - Try Your Hand at Bell Ringing

Mon 11 Oct 2010
By Janet Lowe
Tower Open Evening - Try Your Hand at Bell Ringing

Want to have a go? On Tuesday 19th October St Peter & St Paul's Church Tower is opening its doors between 7.30pm and 9.00pm. Anyone interested in bell-ringing can learn more, watch an enjoyable demonstration and enjoy refreshments.

The Joy of Summer Beautifully Displayed

Fri 25 Jun 2010
By John Baxter
The Joy of Summer Beautifully Displayed

Members of the Parish Church supported by numerous organisations, schools and businesses in the town lay on a beautiful and imaginative show.

Alan Watson Celebrates Fifty Years as a Priest

Wed 2 Jun 2010
By John Baxter
Alan Watson Celebrates Fifty Years as a Priest

The Revd Canon Alan Watson, known to many in Wincanton, celebrates his ordination to the Priesthood fifty years ago on Sunday 30th May.

The Joy of Summer Flower Festival

Tue 1 Jun 2010
By Elizabeth Baxter
The Joy of Summer Flower Festival

Wincanton's Parish Church of St Peter's and St Paul's is celebrating summer with a Flower Festival 18th-20th June.

Organ Given to Wincanton Parish Church

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Julie Russell
Organ Given to Wincanton Parish Church

A gathering of people from as far away as Plymouth and Worcester met on Saturday 10th October in the Parish Church for the presentation of a rather special organ from its builder to the Church.

The Late Revd. Ken Reeve

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By The Revd Canon Alan Watson
The Late Revd. Ken Reeve

Many Wincanton people will be sad to hear news of the recent death of Ken. He and his late wife Daisy spent several years in retirement in Wincanton and became familiar figures as Ken helped by taking services in local Anglican churches.

Sunday Worship in the Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Sunday Worship in the Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul

In a service rich in ceremony and symbol, a baby is baptised and Communion celebrated.

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