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[NEW DATE:] Bohemian Rhapsody: FREE open-air movie at Cale Park!
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On Saturday 24th August 2019, Wincanton Town Council will present Bohemian Rhapsody (12A), the second outdoor film screening at Cale Park, completely FREE and open to everyone. Bring your own picnic or buy food at the event, claim a spot and relax for the evening.
The first ever Henstridge Summer Festival!
On Saturday 27th July, Henstridge is hosting its first ever Summer Festival! It'll fill the recreation ground and include an outside arena and live music stage, and some world-class skating and BMX demos! Read on to find out what makes this event so different.
The Shatwell Summer Party
Drawing Matter has teamed up with curators matchett & page to invite Belgian architects Traumnovelle (curators of the Belgian Pavilion, 16th Venice Biennale of Architecture) to devise the programme for a Summer Party at Shatwell Farm on Saturday 27th July.
Mind in Somerset’s Driving Challenge and Family Fun Day
Test your driving skills on a range of vehicles against competitors to win fantastic prizes as part of a fun-packed day with the family. There'll also be an inflatable assault course, arts and crafts, tombola, face painting and static displays of military and vintage vehicles.
Recall Flyball Club’s Boot and Table-Top Sale is on Saturday 11th May
Recall Flyball Club’s Boot and Table-Top Sale will be at Wincanton Sports Ground, raising money for Matt’s Respite Retreats and Somerset & Dorset Animal Rescue. There'll be lots of fun and activities, and it’s a chance to get to know the club and the charities involved.
Yarlington House Plant Fair & Open Garden is on Saturday 11th May
Count and Countess de Salis of Yarlington House are hosting their 18th annual specialist plant fair, and opening their beautiful gardens for visitors to enjoy along with a large and amazing selection of plants from specialist growers from all over the South West.
Yarlington Fringe music and arts festival returns this weekend
The family-friendly Yarlington Fringe, a free festival of music, arts and crafts, is back again this weekend. There'll be live music, an art exhibition, a play and a community opera performance, drumming and handbell workshops and plenty to eat and drink.
Savour the Flavour in Wincanton
On Saturday 30th March 2019, Wincanton will be host to Savour the Flavour, a one-day, town-wide celebration of the highest quality produce, producers and artisan food retailers from South Somerset and the surrounding areas.
Charlton Horethorne welcomes TV chef Lesley Waters
Lesley has kindly agreed to share her skills to help raise funds for the Village Hall refurbishment. This promises to be a fun occasion with the opportunity to pick up tips from one of the country’s leading chefs.
Wincanton Book Festival 2019
The very first Wincanton Book Festival will take place tomorrow, Saturday 9th March 2019, in Wincanton Library, as well as various High Street shops and venues. Local authors will be available to talk about their books, and their writing experiences.
ANVIL 2019 programme
ANVIL, the local structured discussion group, begins its sixth year with a new season starting this week. This year's programme includes artificial intelligence, environmental art, the next financial depression, liberal democracy and religion.
Wincanton's over-70s Christmas lunch 2018
100 Wincanton residents had a great time at the town's traditional over-70s Christmas lunch on Sunday 9th December at the Memorial Hall. The event was organised by a group of volunteers with grants and donations from local businesses.
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2018 is just around the corner
This year’s Christmas Extravaganza is on Saturday 1st December between 1pm and 6:30pm. Extravaganza veterans will notice some changes this year, so you’ll need to be on your toes.
[TALK:] Medicins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders) with Wincanton Quakers
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Wincanton Quakers will be hosting a talk on the work of Medicins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders). They work in the trouble spots of the world providing medical relief to those suffering from the effects of disasters around the world.
Wincanton's Armistice Day parade 2018 VIDEO
On Sunday 11th November 2018 was the Wincanton Armistice Day parade and service. This year's event had a few unique characteristics, not least that it was a tribute to the Armistice Centenary.
The Bootmakers Workshop presents a creative roller skate pizza day!
The Bootmakers Workshop and Toe Jam Roller are combining forces to put on a fun-packed, creative and energetic day on Tuesday 30th October. There'll be costume making, wood-fired pizzas and a skate party!
The Poppy of Honour will be unveiled in Wincanton this Saturday
On Saturday 6th October, the Poppy of Honour will be unveiled during a ceremony in Cale Park, Wincanton. The event begins at the Wincanton War Memorial Hall with a parade marching down to Cale Park where the unveiling ceremony will take place.
It really was The Greatest Show, man!
On Saturday 1st September, Wincanton was host to what must have been its first ever public outdoor cinema event, and what an event it was! Ask anyone who was there and they'll surely agree, it was quite something to behold.
Elroi Manor September Shindig is on Saturday 8th
We will have a bouncy castle, barbeque, ice cream van, stalls, side shows and games. There will be music and theatre provided by local talents, and a spiritual area where you will find Danielle from Glastonbury doing readings, a crystal reader and massage.
It's Wincanton Flower Show tomorrow!
Local, and some not-so-local gardeners and crafts people will exhibit their works, competing for prizes and trophies. It’s a show for all the family, with lots to see and do, but it's not just for gardeners. Categories include homecraft and handicraft, too.
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