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Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - September 2013
The Villager Magazine is very colourful this month with photos of the Fete and stories from Horsington from many years ago.
John Baxter's September Exhibition in Divine Wines
Lilies, Ladies and Landscapes is the title of John Baxter's exhibition of images in Divine Wines which can be seen all through September.
Cooking 'Nosh' for no 'Dosh'
Lost? Don’t know what to do with yourself? Hanna Ashleigh talked to me about the satisfaction of cooking on a voluntary basis at the Balsam Centre's Loose Ends Cafe.
Lobster Week at Truffles
To celebrate our first year in business Truffles will serve a lobster every day between Wednesday 21st and Saturday 24th August. If any remain, a lobster dish will also be available for our popular Sunday Buffet Lunch on 25th August!
£2,702,000 Wasted So Far and Counting
Liberal Democrat run South Somerset District Council has spent £2.702 million preparing their "Local Plan", only to find Inspector David Hoggar ruled the plan unsound on multiple grounds.
Museum Thanks Canon Watson for Years of Support
Wincanton Museum and History Society held their annual Garden Party in the Balsam Centre gardens on Saturday 3rd August where Canon Alan Watson was thanked for his years as a Trustee.
The View from Bayford Hill
The view from Bayford Hill, once covering the whole Blackmore Vale, has been obscured by a metal security fence now covered in brambles for years. When are we going to get it back?
Bourton and Zeals' Pre-School Exciting New Beginnings
It's all change at Bourton and Zeals' Pre-school with a change from a committee run setting to one run by a manager. Many familiar staff members remain and it is still run as a charity.
Would You Like to Train as a Volunteer Tai Chi Instructor?
Tai Chi for Health is looking to train a volunteer for a Wincanton Tai Chi class. The training is free (worth about £1000). The charity currently has over 30 volunteer instructors and teaches around 400 people.
Circus Ginnett is Coming Back to Wincanton
One of UK's oldest circuses is coming back to Wincanton Sports Ground from 9th to 11th August. Read on for a bit of an intro, and to find out how to get up to 30% off the ticket price.
100 Mile Sponsored Charity Cycle Ride UPDATED
Steven D'Arcy, born and raised in Wincanton, is undertaking a 100 mile cycle ride on the Olympic 2012 route, to raise money for charity.
Richard & Barbara Sorapure at Truffles Restaurant
Having spent much of their lives in distant lands (and an episode involving pirates!), Richard and Barbara Sorapure of Bayford purchased the empty shell of Truffles in Bruton in 2012 and have been busy transforming it into a dynamic French Bistro Restaurant.
Art at Work Exhibition - Raising Funds for Elliscombe Garden Project
101 year old artist and art collector Joy Barnes is a resident Elliscombe Nursing Home, and will be exhibiting her work alongside staff and other residents in an initiative called Art at Work to raise funds for a special garden project.
Local Business Supports Bourton and Zeals Pre-School
Bourton and Zeals Pre-School would like to thank local Bullpits Golf Course for a donation which has helped them purchase new sports equipment for the children.
Congratulations to Wincanton Library - Serving the Community for 40 Years!
Having had a Royal beginning when opened on 27th June 1973 by Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret, Wincanton Library is most definitely one of the town's treasures, adding much value to our residents over the last 40 years.
Can the Old Health Centre Spark Rejuvenation for Local Business?
From initial research to find suitable premises for a new community radio station, our group has unearthed a potential opportunity to turn the old Health Centre building into an enterprise hub for local business. Can it be pulled off?
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.
Wincanton Swimming Club Masters Success at Nationals
Wincanton Swimming Club Masters Adele Parham and Philippa O'Grady achieved medal positions recently when competing in this year's National Swimming Championships at the Plymouth Life Centre.
Arsenal Soccer Schools Promo Day & Holiday Courses
Arsenal Soccer Schools are running Holiday courses every Friday throughout the Summer Holidays at Wincanton Sports Ground with a special Promo day on Friday 2nd August from 10.00am to 3.00pm.
Support Nigel MacCormack’s Ride for Children with Leukaemia
When next you pop into Wincanton Post Office, support Nigel as he cycles from Paris to London to raise money to help children with leukaemia.
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