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Parish Church's Gift Day in support of 'Roof Aid'

Wed 21 Mar 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Parish Church's Gift Day in support of 'Roof Aid'

The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul Wincanton is holding a Gift Day on Saturday 31st March in support of the 'Roof Aid' project. An Easter Egg Hunt will take place and items from the archives will be displayed.

Parish Church Adopts Logo for Fundraising Appeal

Fri 16 Mar 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Parish Church Adopts Logo for Fundraising Appeal

The Parish Church roof of St Peter & St Paul is in urgent need of repair. The fundraising committee has adopted a logo to represent the various events organised to raise funds to preserve this community asset for future generations.

Top Up Your Wardrobe With a Bargain

Tue 13 Mar 2012
By Gill D'Arcy
Top Up Your Wardrobe With a Bargain

As part of the Roof Aid appeal the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul Wincanton is holding a Nearly New Clothes and Jumble Sale. This is an ideal opportunity to top up your wardrobe.

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.

A Photographic Exhibition Records the Pope's 2010 UK Visit

Mon 13 Feb 2012
By Joanna Bentley
A Photographic Exhibition Records the Pope's 2010 UK Visit

An exhibition of stunning photographs taken during the papal visit to the United Kingdom in 2010 will be on display in the cloister at St Luke and St Teresa’s, South Street, Wincanton from Sunday 12th February.

Father Louis Gives Church History Talk at The Balsam Centre

Fri 6 Jan 2012
By John Baxter
Father Louis Gives Church History Talk at The Balsam Centre

Wincanton's Museum and History Society start their year on Friday 13th January at the Balsam Centre with a brief AGM, followed by refreshments and a talk by Father Louis Beasley-Suffolk about the History of the Catholic Church here.

Wincanton Baptist Church Carol Service 18th December

Wed 14 Dec 2011
By John Smith
Wincanton Baptist Church Carol Service 18th December

Church... boooring! Church Services... boooring! Carol Services... boooring! Why should anyone attend a Carol Service? What's the point? It's just another of those boring Christian meetings that has no benefit to my daily life. Or does it?

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.

Christmas Celebrations in Wincanton Churches

Thu 8 Dec 2011
By Gill D'Arcy
Christmas Celebrations in Wincanton Churches

Once again it is time to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas with all of our churches celebrating different services throughout December.

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.

Quaker Outreach Week 1st - 9th October at Wincanton Meeting House UPDATED

Mon 3 Oct 2011
By Sarah Maude
Quaker Outreach Week 1st - 9th October at Wincanton Meeting House <span style='color: red;'>UPDATED</span>

Make peace a way of life: this year's theme launches several events at Wincanton Meeting House and elsewhere - come along and find out about Quakers. Join in, take a chance to reflect, ask questions and enjoy the refreshments.

The Big Welcome - A Warm Reception at our Local Churches

Thu 22 Sep 2011
By Joyce Page
The Big Welcome - A Warm Reception at our Local Churches

This Sunday churches across the country will be hosting The Big Welcome. This is a Sunday where you can drop into any church, but you will see outside some churches a poster with the Big Welcome on it.

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!

Andrew Ireland Remembered

Wed 13 Jul 2011
By John Baxter
Andrew Ireland Remembered

Baptist minister Andrew Ireland is remembered and celebrated in a memorial service in Wincanton's Catholic Church.

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.

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