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Talk in St Johns Church, Horsington: "Jerusalem & Palestine"

Thu 9 May 2013
By Jane Jones
Talk in St Johns Church, Horsington: "Jerusalem & Palestine"

Sir Anthony Goodenough will talk on Jerusalem and Palestine and the work of the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital in St John's Church, Horsington on Friday 24th May at 7.30pm.

Raffle Prizes Wanted: Help for Heroes & Macmillan Charity Event

Tue 7 May 2013
By Neil Spinney
Raffle Prizes Wanted: Help for Heroes & Macmillan Charity Event

The Wrong Way Back team starts their second charity cycle ride for Macmillan and Help for Heroes in less than six weeks. More fundraising is planned for 8th June, the day they get back. Can you donate a raffle prize?

Ladies to Sparkle at Wincanton Racecourse

Sun 5 May 2013
By Hannah Walker
Ladies to Sparkle at Wincanton Racecourse

Tuesday 14th May is all about the girls and Wincanton Racecourse looks set to be buzzing when hundreds of ladies making their annual pilgrimage to celebrate Somerset's biggest and most social gathering of the season.

Wincanton Choral Society Sings Mendelssohn's Elijah in Spring Concert

Fri 3 May 2013
By Jane Jones
Wincanton Choral Society Sings Mendelssohn's Elijah in Spring Concert

There will be just one major and glorious work when Wincanton Choral Society performs Mendelssohn's Elijah at their spring concert on Sunday 12th May at Wincanton Sports Centre.

Mr Fatty Ratty's Multiprint Print

Wed 1 May 2013
By Fiona Abbey
Mr Fatty Ratty's Multiprint Print

Artist Fiona Gordon-Abbey and husband Alastair MacAndrew have combined creative talents to produce something different for this, Fiona's ninth exhibition at First-View Gallery, Stourhead.

Billiard Players Support Local Hospice in Tournament

Tue 30 Apr 2013
By Sue Medlicott
Billiard Players Support Local Hospice in Tournament

Billiard players from far and wide travelled to Wincanton recently to take part in a one day tournament, raising funds for St Margaret's Hospice.

Sandbag - Wincanton & District RBL Newsletter: April 2013

Tue 30 Apr 2013
By Arthur Pickup
Sandbag - Wincanton & District RBL Newsletter: April 2013

News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the April Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in PDF format.

Truffles Restaurant May Day Dinner

Mon 29 Apr 2013
By Richard Sorapure
Truffles Restaurant May Day Dinner

Wincanton is twinned with Gennes in France where May Day is still a Public Holiday. Truffles Restaurant will run a celebratory May Day Special Dinner on May 1st. Anyone from Gennes visiting Wincanton will be made most welcome!

The Market Garden No Longer Sells Fruit or Veg

Mon 29 Apr 2013
By Dave Smith
The Market Garden No Longer Sells Fruit or Veg

The Market Garden, Wincanton's High Street fruit and veg shop, no longer sells fruit or veg, specialising in non-edible plants only from today.

The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club Celebrates its 1st Birthday!

Thu 25 Apr 2013
By Amy Cutts
The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club Celebrates its 1st Birthday!

According to Cambridge Dictionaries Online, to "hoot with laughter" is "to laugh a lot very loudly". If you fancy putting this into practise, head down to The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club on 2nd May. You won't be disappointed!

Twice As Nice - Nearly New for Maternity, Baby & Children

Wed 24 Apr 2013
By Kerry Dunn
Twice As Nice - Nearly New for Maternity, Baby & Children

Twice As Nice is coming to Wincanton! Nearly new sales of baby, maternity and children's goods at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 4th May. Pre-loved bargains for bump, baby and beyond.

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.

Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk: 'The Hunt for the Stourhead Dormouse'

Mon 22 Apr 2013
By Caroline Rathbone
Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk: 'The Hunt for the Stourhead Dormouse'

The Somerset Wildlife Trust South East Area Group's final illustrated talk of the season takes place on Tuesday 7 May at Caryford Hall, Ansford. Come and learn about the dormouse and the hunt for these enchanting creatures at Stourhead.

Wincanton Racecourse Gets Ready To Rock 'n' Roll

Mon 22 Apr 2013
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse Gets Ready To Rock 'n' Roll

As the 2012 - 2013 jump season approaches the final furlong, Wincanton Racecourse's penultimate May meetings - evening racing with live music (9th May) and Ladies Day (14th May) - are fitting seasonal and social finales.

Car Boot Sale for King Arthur's Students' Kenya Expedition

Sun 21 Apr 2013
By Emily Callard-Weller
Car Boot Sale for King Arthur's Students' Kenya Expedition

As some of you may be aware there is a small group of final year King Arthur's students travelling to Kenya after their exams for a month. We have been desperately trying to raise money, each student having to raise £4000 in total.

"Snow Cake" Showing at Wincanton Film Society on Wednesday 24th

Sat 20 Apr 2013
By John Smith
"Snow Cake" Showing at Wincanton Film Society on Wednesday 24th

Wincanton Film Society's next screening is "Snow Cake", a drama about the friendship between an autistic woman and a man traumatised after a fatal car accident. Join us on Wednesday 24th April.

The Loose Ends Cafe at the Balsam Centre

Fri 19 Apr 2013
By Annette Yoosefinejad
The Loose Ends Cafe at the Balsam Centre

During August last year the Balsam Centre started a Tuesday lunchtime café, from 12.30pm to 2.00pm, called Loose Ends, open to everyone who is, well, at a loose end! Join us for freshly-cooked food and great company.

Sunday Market Proposals - Drop In Meeting

Thu 18 Apr 2013
By Katie Petre-Mears
Sunday Market Proposals - Drop In Meeting

Wincanton Town Team would like to invite you to an open drop in meeting on Thursday 25th April. We would love to have your ideas and inspiration and listen to any feedback in regard to the Wincanton Sunday Market plans.

Can CCTV Images Identify King Arthur's Thief?

Wed 17 Apr 2013
By Emma Harrison
Can CCTV Images Identify King Arthur's Thief?

Staff and students at King Arthur's School, Wincanton, are reeling from a spate of thefts that have taken place after school hours, but CCTV images taken during the break-ins may help to identify the thief. Do you recognise this man?

Otter Nurseries Support for Wincanton Hospital Scanner Appeal

Wed 17 Apr 2013
By Richard D'Arcy
Otter Nurseries Support for Wincanton Hospital Scanner Appeal

For several weeks, raffle tickets in support of the Scanner Appeal for Wincanton Community Hospital have been available at a local garden centre. Read on to find out the winning name of the giant fluffy duck and the amount raised.

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