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New Courses and Activities at the Balsam Centre
A variety of new courses and activities are either about to start or have recently begun at the Balsam Centre, designed to get you out and about this Spring, to learn something new or meet new friends.
River Cale Health Survey Video UPDATED
Here’s the long awaited video coverage of the recent in-depth (!) survey of the Cale undertaken by the Wild Trout Trust, provoked by two local dads on a continuing mission to improve the health of the river.
Longer Swimming Hours at Wincanton Sports Centre
Wincanton Sports Centre has extended its swimming pool opening hours. The pool programme is now even more full of great swimming sessions including lanes, adults only, fun sessions, parent and toddlers, 60 + , and masters.
Easter Soccer School
Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) and AFC Bournemouth are running a soccer school over the Easter holidays between 3rd and 5th April 2013. Places are filling fast, so apply right now!
Milborne Port Opera Performs Iolanthe after Easter
Milborne Port Opera will be performing Gilbert & Sullivan's "Iolanthe" at the Village Hall straight after Easter, from 3rd to 6th April. The play is full of wonderful music and is supported by an excellent 11-piece orchestra.
Wincanton Sports Centre Easter Holiday Activities
Wincanton Sports Centre has a range of great holiday activities on offer from Tuesday 2nd April - Friday 12th April. Wet or dry, there's something for everyone.
Truffles Restaurant Easter Sunday Lunch
Truffles in Bruton will be open for Easter Sunday lunch and for all subsequent Sunday lunches as there seems to be a demand from customers for a reasonably priced roast in a non-pub setting.
Children's Day at Wincanton Racecourse
Wincanton's infamous Children's Day coincides with the Easter Holidays on Sunday, 21April. The day stages a feast of child-friendly activities: pony racing and a donkey derby, ball skills with Yeovil Town Football Club and riding a rodeo bull simulator!
Wincanton Silver Band is Looking To The Future
Wincanton Silver Band recently held their AGM. After another successful year the band are developing their youth section to develop young musicians who will ensure the future of Wincanton Silver Band.
A Glimpse of Tudor Art
The Tudor and Elizabethan periods continue to fascinate us. Hendrika Foster will introduce some of the art and artists that defined this period of our history. Join her on Friday 22nd March at 7.30pm in the Balsam Centre.
The Third Man - One of the Great Classic Films
Every year many new films emerge onto the Cinema Circuit, but very few films go on to become true classics. Wincanton Film Society is showing one of them, The Third Man, on Tuesday 19th March.
Calling all Community Activists!
Do you live in Wincanton, Castle Cary, Bruton and surrounding areas? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity? Do you want to improve your skills and employment prospects? This event on Thursday 21st March will be of interest to you.
Countryside Day - More Than Just Racing At Wincanton
Later this month, Sunday 24th March, sees Wincanton Racecourse celebrate Countryside Day with an action packed day of displays and interactive demonstrations that show the different aspects of glorious countryside pursuits, coupled with competitive racing.
Spectra Musica Performs "Bach to Broadway"
Spectra Musica will once again be performing a variety of music "Bach to Broadway" at St Luke and St Teresa's Church in Wincanton on Saturday 23rd March, singing works by Handel, Bach and from My Fair Lady, amongst others.
Keen on Art? Join Bruton Art Society
Bruton Art Society is not just for Bruton, but for everyone in this area who loves the arts of drawing, painting, modelling and making prints. Now is the time to think about joining.
Wincanton Car Owner is a Target of Sustained Vandalism
A Wincanton resident's car has been deliberately attacked three times since June 2012, causing costly damage on each occasion. Can you help identify this person captured on CCTV? He may be able to help police with their enquiries.
Mother's Day Café at Stourhead
Fancy taking Mum out for lunch on Mother's day but short of pennies? Well Bourton and Zeals' Pre-school Café in Stourton Village Hall, Stourhead, could be the answer to your problems! Good value, fantastic quality home-made food available 9am-5pm.
Calling All Whisky Lovers!
That's right, you now have a new (and very valid) reason to be heading down to The Nog Inn - to join & celebrate the launch of their Whisky Club! Join us on Thursday 21st March.
General Sir Richard McCreery - The Last Great Cavalryman
Author Richard Mead will talk about his book "Cavalry General", describing the distinguished military career of General Sir Richard McCreery. The talk takes place at St John's Church, Horsington, on Sunday 10th March.
Bourton & Zeals Pre-School - All Friends Together
At Bourton and Zeals Pre-School we provide a happy, fun-filled time for our children through creative learning and play. In our own purpose-built building in the grounds of St. George's School, Bourton, we always put our children first.
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