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Sheep A-Plenty for Christmas

Tue 26 Nov 2013
By Gill D'Arcy
Sheep A-Plenty for Christmas

A sponsored Sheep Knit was held on Saturday 12th October, playing an important part in Wincanton Parish Church's Christmas Nativity and helping to raise money for the upkeep of the church building.

Concert in Horsington Church with the Pilgrim Singers on 28th July

Sat 20 Jul 2013
By Jane Jones
Concert in Horsington Church with the Pilgrim Singers on 28th July

The Pilgrim Singers are coming to Horsington Church to sing a concert to celebrate the finishing of the work on the Church roof. This will take place on Sunday 28th July at 3.30pm followed by a cream tea.

Successful Fete Celebrates Completed Church Roof Repairs

Wed 3 Jul 2013
By Gill D'Arcy
Successful Fete Celebrates Completed Church Roof Repairs

A celebration fete took place at St Peter & St Paul's Parish Church on Saturday 8th June, the first of three events to mark the completed church roof repairs. The various fundraising events taking place on the day raised nearly £1,300.

Wincanton's Got Talent

Sat 22 Jun 2013
By John Baxter
Wincanton's Got Talent

The evening of Saturday 8th June saw the Parish Church packed with people of all ages for what was a rather special event. A free concert to thank people for supporting the roof fund showed off much of Wincanton's musical talent.

Parish Church Celebration Fete and Free Thanksgiving Concert

Tue 28 May 2013
By Richard D'Arcy
Parish Church Celebration Fete and Free Thanksgiving Concert

Repairs to the roof of Wincanton Parish Church have been completed. A day of Celebration and Thanksgiving will take place on Saturday 8th of June 2013.

Raise The Roof - A Concert to Aid Wincanton Parish Church

Wed 24 Apr 2013
By Richard D'Arcy
Raise The Roof - A Concert to Aid Wincanton Parish Church

A 'Raise the Roof' Concert will be performed by Castle Cary Choir in Wincanton Parish Church on Friday 17th May. This is part of the on-going requirement to raise much needed regular income to ensure the Parish Church is sustained for future generations.

Ruth Farrant To Preach at Anniversary Service at Methodist Church

Mon 22 Apr 2013
By Bob Jones
Ruth Farrant To Preach at Anniversary Service at Methodist Church

Rev. Ruth Farrant will be taking the Church Anniversary Service at Wincanton Methodist Church on Sunday 28th April, at 10.30am. There will be a "Bring and Share" finger buffet after the service.

Roll Up! Roll Up! - Skittles Evening with Ploughman's Supper

Tue 16 Apr 2013
By Gill D'Arcy
Roll Up! Roll Up! - Skittles Evening with Ploughman's Supper

The Parish Church, Wincanton is holding a fun Skittles Evening with a Ploughman's Supper in aid of Church funds on Saturday 20th April in the Mill Street Social Club. Come along and have a game, with a prize for the winners.

Parish Church Roof Repair Gets Underway

Thu 14 Feb 2013
By Richard D’Arcy
Parish Church Roof Repair Gets Underway

I am sure most people cannot fail to have noticed the tent-like structure that has appeared over part of the roof of our Parish Church, St Peter & St Paul Wincanton. But what on earth is going on?

A Warm Welcome from Wincanton Methodist Church

Thu 10 Jan 2013
By Bob Jones
A Warm Welcome from Wincanton Methodist Church

Wincanton's Methodist Church is an active and outgoing church with various week-time activities. A warm welcome is assured for all-comers. Do come along and find out what we have to offer!

Baby Knits Delivered to a Good Home - At Last!

Sat 29 Dec 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Baby Knits Delivered to a Good Home - At Last!

A sponsored knit during a coffee morning at Wincanton Parish Church in March raised over £600 for church funds and resulted in many knitted baby garments, which have now been safely delivered to a good home.

Joy at Christmas - Two Carol Singing Events to Enjoy

Thu 13 Dec 2012
By Penny Ashton
Joy at Christmas - Two Carol Singing Events to Enjoy

It is easy to lose sight of the origins of Christmas. If you'd like to relax into the joy of the season, Wincanton Churches Together will be singing Christmas Carols at two locations in the coming days.

Playing Away With Charles Collingwood (The Archers' Brian Aldridge)

Mon 1 Oct 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Playing Away With Charles Collingwood (The Archers' Brian Aldridge)

As a joint fundraising venture the Parish Churches of St Michael Pen Selwood & St Peter & St Paul Wincanton, present an enthralling insight into the life of Charles Collingwood. Guiding you through his colourful personal and professional life.

The World's Biggest Coffee Morning

Fri 28 Sep 2012
By John Smith
The World's Biggest Coffee Morning

The coffee morning is part of our British heritage. But would you like to be part of the World's Biggest Coffee Morning? On Thursday 4th October Wincanton Baptist Church takes part in this amazing event, held at venues around the country.

A New Look to Listening Ear Coffee Mornings This Autumn

Tue 4 Sep 2012
By Joyce Page
A New Look to Listening Ear Coffee Mornings This Autumn

We started the Listening Ear coffee mornings five years ago at the Baptist Church Hall in Mill Street, and now would like to tell you about our plans for this Autumn term.

Get Wincanton Singing This Sunday!

Thu 28 Jun 2012
By Penny Ashton
Get Wincanton Singing This Sunday!

Come to the Recreation Ground on Sunday 1st July at 5.30pm and join in a time of singing to celebrate the Summer - and if it does rain we will take you under cover!

Jubilee Parish Fete and Flower Festival

Tue 12 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
Jubilee Parish Fete and Flower Festival

With Wincanton Parish Church beautifully decorated with spectacular flower arrangements, and the weather coming up with a calm, warm day on Saturday the setting for a good parish Fete was perfect.

Parish Church: Jubilee Celebrations to Help Raise the Roof!

Wed 23 May 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Parish Church: Jubilee Celebrations to Help Raise the Roof!

A theme-based flower festival, fete and evening concert is to be held during the Jubilee period as part of the ongoing fundraising programme of events at Wincanton Parish Church, in support of the Roof Aid appeal and general revenue funding.

Sunday Lunch & Charity Auction

Sun 22 Apr 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Sunday Lunch & Charity Auction

As part of the Roof Aid Appeal a Sunday Lunch and Charity Auction is being held at the Holbrook House Hotel Wincanton. Come and join us for a leisurely lunch and make a bid to secure your favourite item.

Holy Week Church Services - Easter 2012

Tue 3 Apr 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Holy Week Church Services - Easter 2012

Holy week church services for St Peter and St Paul, Wincanton and St Michael’s, Pen Selwood.

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