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Brue Valley Rotary Club Raises £800 for Children in Need

Sun 16 Dec 2012
By Penny Underwood
Brue Valley Rotary Club Raises £800 for Children in Need

Brue Valley Rotary Club would like to thank all the diners and people out for a quiet drink in Wincanton, Castle Cary and Bruton on Friday 16th November, who helped us to raise over £800 for Children in Need.

Times Past Antiques Arrives at the Applegarth Arcade

Fri 14 Dec 2012
By David Rogers
Times Past Antiques Arrives at the Applegarth Arcade

With a wealth of experience running Antique Centres in Somerton and Wells, David and Gwen Rogers have now begun their newest venture, Times Past antiques and vintage clothing at the Applegarth Arcade in Wincanton High Street.

Win a Car at Wincanton Racecourse on Boxing Day!

Thu 13 Dec 2012
By Hannah Walker
Win a Car at Wincanton Racecourse on Boxing Day!

Visitors booking tickets in advance to Wincanton Racecourse's Boxing Day meeting have a chance to win a brand new car. The racecourse has teamed up with local car dealership F.J. CHALKE to offer a Suzuki Alto SZ 5-door car.

Joy at Christmas - Two Carol Singing Events to Enjoy

Thu 13 Dec 2012
By Penny Ashton
Joy at Christmas - Two Carol Singing Events to Enjoy

It is easy to lose sight of the origins of Christmas. If you'd like to relax into the joy of the season, Wincanton Churches Together will be singing Christmas Carols at two locations in the coming days.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Showing in Wincanton

Sun 9 Dec 2012
By John Smith
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Showing in Wincanton

Wincanton Film Society is screening yet another major box office hit in the form of "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel", this Wednesday 12th December.

Wincanton Farmers' Market this Friday, 7th December

Wed 5 Dec 2012
By Janet Wood
Wincanton Farmers' Market this Friday, 7th December

We've a free Christmas Draw this month and all sorts of fresh produce on our stalls. Shop for meats and fish, fruit, vegetables, home bakes, cards and flowers. Come along, 9.00am to 12.00pm behind The Bear Inn.

The Big Night! Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza - Friday 7th December

Wed 5 Dec 2012
By John Smith
The Big Night! Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza - Friday 7th December

All the hard work and planning culminates in an evening of fun and shopping this Friday evening, 7th December. Read on for a run-down of the evening and a link to the 'What’s On' leaflet!

Wincanton Sports Centre Offers More Seasonal Cheer

Wed 5 Dec 2012
By Mark Henley
Wincanton Sports Centre Offers More Seasonal Cheer

Wincanton Sports Centre is bringing back its best ever membership offer. £299 for twelve months full Bodywise membership; that's unlimited use of the pool, the exercise classes and the brand new Fitness Suite!

Looking For a Different Kind of Christmas Do This Year?

Mon 3 Dec 2012
By Amy Cutts
Looking For a Different Kind of Christmas Do This Year?

You are? Then let me fill you in on our Christmas Comedy & Supper Night on Thursday 13th December.

The Magnificent Maker's Market!

Fri 30 Nov 2012
By Harry John Pursey
The Magnificent Maker's Market!

The Magnificent Maker's Market is a new venture promoting local talent and creating a market place for makers, artists and performers to showcase their wares. We are launching in Wincanton!

Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - December 2012 and January 2013

Fri 30 Nov 2012
By Jane Jones
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - December 2012 and January 2013

This double month issue for December and January has a special feature on some local artists and their work, a history of Horsington Village Hall and tributes to two well known residents. The usual local information is also available.

Arsenal FC Regional Development Centre Kicks Off in Wincanton

Fri 30 Nov 2012
By Stuart Matthews
Arsenal FC Regional Development Centre Kicks Off in Wincanton

Friday 2nd November was a landmark day in the life of Wincanton Sports Ground. Arsenal F.C started a relationship with the users of the Maddocks pavilion in the form a Regional Development Centre, which we believe will go from strength to strength.

Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk - A Seasonal Look at British Wildlife

Fri 30 Nov 2012
By Caroline Rathbone
Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk - A Seasonal Look at British Wildlife

On Tuesday 4th December the Somerset Wildlife Trust is giving a talk entitled 'British Wildlife in Autumn and Winter' at Caryford Hall, Ansford. The talk is a seasonal look at British wildlife with photographer and wildlife writer David Kjaer.

The Skip

Thu 29 Nov 2012
By Nick Colbert
The Skip

A couple of weeks ago I ordered a skip to clear many old, unwanted items. It was a fascinating experience and I feel many lessons can be learnt about how we can recycle old things.

An Illustrated History - Somerset and Dorset Railway

Wed 28 Nov 2012
By John Baxter
An Illustrated History - Somerset and Dorset Railway

Organised by Wincanton Museum and History Society, local historian and railway enthusiast Peter Lewis gives an illustrated talk on the much loved Somerset and Dorset Railway at the Balsam Centre on Friday 30th November.

Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar - 1st December 2012

Tue 27 Nov 2012
By Arthur Pickup
Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar - 1st December 2012

The 1st Wincanton Scouts Group is holding their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 1st December. So just pop along to the Wincanton Memorial Hall at 10.00am for a quiet coffee and a biscuit, and browse around our many stalls.

Wincanton Choral Society Winter Concert on 9th December

Tue 27 Nov 2012
By Jane Jones
Wincanton Choral Society Winter Concert on 9th December

Wincanton Choral Society will be giving their Winter concert in the Wincanton Sports Centre, West Hill on Sunday 9th December at 7.30pm. Do come and enjoy this concert, with some wonderful Christmas music, and support your community choir.

T'was the Night Before Hogswatch…

Thu 22 Nov 2012
By Reb Voyce
T'was the Night Before Hogswatch…

This weekend fans of Terry Pratchett descend on Wincanton High Street for the Discworld Emporium's Hogswatch celebrations on the tenth anniversary of the official twinning between Wincanton and Ankh-Morpork. Join in the fun and celebrate our town's unique literary link.

Just Dance Wincanton Holds Successful Charity Danceathon

Wed 21 Nov 2012
By Lisa Woolford
Just Dance Wincanton Holds Successful Charity Danceathon

Just Dance in Wincanton, owned by Emma Cowin, recently took part in a national fundraising event for Save The Children - a five hour long sponsored Danceathon!

Hft (Home Farm Trust) Christmas Fair - Saturday 24th November 2012

Tue 20 Nov 2012
By Janet Laurence
Hft (Home Farm Trust) Christmas Fair - Saturday 24th November 2012

The annual hft Christmas Fair takes place at Wincanton Memorial Hall, 10.00am to 1.30pm. Come and shop at our wonderful stalls including our famous delicatessen, cakes and children's toys and clothes, and help this charity support people with learning disabilities.

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