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Wassail Evening Raises £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital

30-Jan-12 11:02
Roger Lowe
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Wassail Evening Raises £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital

Brue Valley Rotary Club successfully revived an ancient tradition and, in doing so, raised the grand sum of £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital.

Wassail at Yarlington

12-Jan-12 11:10
Roger Lowe
Posted in: Local Events
Wassail at Yarlington

Come and take part in a Wassail celebration to encourage our local apple orchards to produce a plentiful harvest later in the year and raise money for Wincanton Community Hospital.

Route 60 Plus Road Show for Older Drivers

05-Jan-12 13:44
Somerset Road Safety
Route 60 Plus Road Show for Older Drivers

Helping older drivers to drive safely and for longer at the Route 60 Plus Road Show, presented by the Somerset Road Safety team at Wincanton Memorial Hall, on Wednesday 11th January 2012 from 10:00 am to 1.00pm.

Hogswatch Weekend - The Discworld Christmas!

21-Dec-11 11:33
Periwinkle (aka Mandy Eldred-Tyler)
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Hogswatch Weekend - The Discworld Christmas!

Once a year fans of Discworld come from afar to celebrate Hogswatch Weekend - our version of Christmas! The last week of November was no exception, when Wincanton buzzed with many strange sights, all in the name of charity and fun.

Wincanton's Best Extravaganza! See the Pictures, Read All About It - NEW VIDEO

08-Dec-11 01:17
John Baxter, Suzy Turner-Wilkinson
Wincanton's Best Extravaganza! See the Pictures, Read All About It - <small style='color: red;'>NEW VIDEO</small>

The biggest crowds yet turned up to sing carols around the Christmas tree, visit the shops and the street market, meet friends and enjoy the hospitality offered. Enjoy this photographic gallery and write up of the event.

Don't Miss an Illustrated Talk on 19th Century African Exploration

05-Dec-11 10:52
Jane Jones
Don't Miss an Illustrated Talk on 19th Century African Exploration

Just a reminder that Colonel John Blashford-Snell will kindly be giving an illustrated talk on 19th Century Darkest Africa in St. John’s Church, Horsington on Friday 9th December at 7.30 pm in aid of the Church restoration.

Start Your Christams Shopping at the Animal Rescue Christmas Bazaar

01-Dec-11 10:59
Ria Caines
Posted in: Local Events
Start Your Christams Shopping at the Animal Rescue Christmas Bazaar

Somerset & Dorset Animal Rescue are holding their Christmas Bazaar this Saturday 3rd December 10.00am till 4.00pm. It will be packed full of Christmas presents and old treasures too. With hot drinks, cakes and mince pies! Don't miss out!

Handy With a Camcorder? Help Required at Christmas Extravaganza!

01-Dec-11 10:49
John Holman
Handy With a Camcorder? Help Required at Christmas Extravaganza!

Do you have a camcorder and would you like to join in with a collaborative project to create a video of the events at the Christmas Extravaganza?

A Talk - The Happy Childhood Is Hardly Worth Your While

01-Dec-11 10:25
Simon Heathcote
A Talk - The Happy Childhood Is Hardly Worth Your While

Much of modern therapy focuses on healing the child within. That is right and proper but there is an altogether different viewpoint suggesting another possibility. Looking through the prism of soul we can see even the worst experiences are necessary.

Grab a Bargain at the Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar

29-Nov-11 10:18
Arthur Pickup
Posted in: Local Events
Grab a Bargain at the Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar

The 1st Wincanton Scouts Group is holding their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 3rd December. Come along to the Wincanton Memorial Hall at 10.00am and grab a bargain. Or just pop in for a quiet coffee and a biscuit.

Christmas Begins With The Extravaganza in Just a Few Days!

28-Nov-11 11:53
John Smith
Christmas Begins With The Extravaganza in Just a Few Days!

There are just a few days to the Extravaganza. Friday 2nd December is the evening to be in Wincanton High Street, full of stalls, shops open late, fun for all the family. It's the biggest and best yet. Come and join us.

An Evening of Adventure

28-Nov-11 11:28
Lachlan Fraser
An Evening of Adventure

Two illustrated talks about the Oman and the North West Frontier Region of Pakistan promise an evening of adventure in Cucklington Village Hall on Saturday 3rd December.

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