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Music and Munch at The Cat Café - Nobody's Business

Wed 19 Sep 2012
By Elaine St John-Mosse
Music and Munch at The Cat Café - Nobody's Business

More great live music at The Cat Café, Wincanton on Friday 21st September at 8.00pm. The Cat Café is delighted to welcome the return of Nobody's Business - a Roots Blues Guitar and Harmonica duo.

The Iron Lady - Wincanton Film Society's New Season Premier

Mon 17 Sep 2012
By John Smith
The Iron Lady - Wincanton Film Society's New Season Premier

Wincanton Film Society starts the new 2012/13 film season with a screening of The Iron Lady on Tuesday 18th September 2012. Join us for this poignant film, with a great performance from Meryl Streep.

Weedy Wincanton

Fri 14 Sep 2012
By Nigel Engert
Weedy Wincanton

Concerned about the increasing number of weeds growing alongside our roads and in our pavements? Somerset County Council are the Highway Authority supposed to deal with them but now they only make an annual visit.

Wincanton Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2012

Thu 13 Sep 2012
By Roger Lush
Wincanton Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2012

Many of you who do not use the Library on a regular basis may be unaware of the Annual Exhibition of photographs displayed therein by Wincanton Camera Club. This year it is open from Saturday 8th September to Saturday 29th September.

Distant Horizons - An Exhibition for Somerset Art Weeks

Wed 12 Sep 2012
By Julie Jenkins
Distant Horizons - An Exhibition for Somerset Art Weeks

Distant Horizons is an exhibition of vibrant gouache and pastel paintings, inspired by my recent journey to Bhutan, which takes place at my home in Wincanton for Somerset Art Weeks, between 15th and 30th September 2012.

Milborne Port Farmers' Market Cries Out for Stall-Holders

Mon 10 Sep 2012
By Mandy Forsey
Milborne Port Farmers' Market Cries Out for Stall-Holders

The community of Milborne Port is crying out for this market and the attendance has been great but we need more stalls selling home-grown local produce. We are desperate for fresh fruit and vegetables and a fresh bakery stall.

Concert and Cream Tea at St. John’s Horsington

Sat 8 Sep 2012
By Jane Jones
Concert and Cream Tea at St. John’s Horsington

The string trio "Trio Violetta" will play on Sunday afternoon 16h September at 4.00pm in St. John’s Church, Horsington. There will also be readings from Parson Woodforde’s diary, and a Cream Tea.

Imaginationmanor Music - Offering lessons, Classes and Workshops

Fri 7 Sep 2012
By Georgina Clackworthy
Imaginationmanor Music - Offering lessons, Classes and Workshops

Are you aware of the benefits of immersing a child in musical activity with a musician from an early age? Imaginationmanor Music is offering piano, oboe and recorder lessons and music classes/workshops for children in and around Wincanton.

Angel Lane Re-opened, Finally

Thu 6 Sep 2012
By David Smith
Angel Lane Re-opened, Finally

For some time now Angel Lane, a footpath cutting through from Wincanton High Street to Balsam Park, has been blocked for public safety. ‘Tis no longer so!

Tickle More Taste Buds this Friday at Wincanton Wholefoods!

Wed 5 Sep 2012
By Steve Stapleton
Tickle More Taste Buds this Friday at Wincanton Wholefoods!

The first 'Tickle your taste buds Friday' was so successful in August, we sold out of the yoghurt that was being tasted, so we’re doing it again… but with three different tasters. Come along and be tickled on Friday 7th September.

'Fun with Fabrics' Workshops - Explore Your Style!

Tue 4 Sep 2012
By Tricia Venn
'Fun with Fabrics' Workshops - Explore Your Style!

Explore your style in these Fun with Fabrics Workshops. Create textile pictures or samples with fabrics, embroidery and fabric dyes. Enjoy a Taster Session on 18th September and join a five-session course starting on 2nd October if you enjoy it.

A New Look to Listening Ear Coffee Mornings This Autumn

Tue 4 Sep 2012
By Joyce Page
A New Look to Listening Ear Coffee Mornings This Autumn

We started the Listening Ear coffee mornings five years ago at the Baptist Church Hall in Mill Street, and now would like to tell you about our plans for this Autumn term.

Wincanton Choral Society's New Term

Mon 3 Sep 2012
By Jane Jones
Wincanton Choral Society's New Term

Wincanton Choral Society starts rehearsals again today, Monday 3rd September. Read on to see the proposed programme and an introductory offer.

Children Pass Cycle Safety Training With Flying Colours

Fri 31 Aug 2012
By Mandy Forsey
Children Pass Cycle Safety Training With Flying Colours

PCSO Mandy Forsey has successfully completed her first cycle training (Right Track) for children at Milborne Port. This was open to Year Six children at Milborne Port Primary School. All eight children attending the course passed with flying colours.

An Exhibition of Art by John Baxter in Divine Wines

Fri 31 Aug 2012
By John Baxter
An Exhibition of Art by John Baxter in Divine Wines

Following the example of a string of other artists, John Baxter is mounting an exhibition of his work in Divine Wines during September. He will be showing drawings, paintings, photographs, digital images and cards.

Play Park "May Not Be Worth Saving"

Thu 30 Aug 2012
By Western Gazette
Play Park "May Not Be Worth Saving"

Wincanton Town Council could be set to accept defeat over a play park which has been destroyed by mindless vandals.

Best GCSE Results Ever for King Arthur's Students!

Tue 28 Aug 2012
By Emma Harrison
Best GCSE Results Ever for King Arthur's Students!

As King Arthur's embarks on a new academic year the school can look forward with continuing confidence, as this summer it recorded its best ever examination results.

Kids' Activity Bus at Wincanton Recreation Ground

Mon 27 Aug 2012
By Tim Cook
Kids' Activity Bus at Wincanton Recreation Ground

On Tuesday 28th August, the Yarlington Activity Bus will run fun children's activities at Wincanton Recreation Ground's car park. The theme is "Under the Sea". This is also an opportunity for you to consult with SSDC about the play area.

Five Counties Real Ale and Cider Festival

Fri 24 Aug 2012
By Richard Cummins
Five Counties Real Ale and Cider Festival

The Unicorn Inn, Bayford, is hosting The Five Counties Real Ale and Real Cider Festival, from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th August, with eleven real ales and seven real ciders from the West Country.

The Grand Purky Tea Party!

Thu 23 Aug 2012
By Harry John Pursey
The Grand Purky Tea Party!

Captain Purky has returned with another fabulous free event at the Cat Café this Sunday, 26th August. Skilled artisans, free entertainment from local talent and amazing food in the heart of Wincanton.

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