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Handy With a Camcorder? Help Required at Christmas Extravaganza!
Do you have a camcorder and would you like to join in with a collaborative project to create a video of the events at the Christmas Extravaganza?
Christmas Begins With The Extravaganza in Just a Few Days!
There are just a few days to the Extravaganza. Friday 2nd December is the evening to be in Wincanton High Street, full of stalls, shops open late, fun for all the family. It's the biggest and best yet. Come and join us.
An Evening of Adventure
Two illustrated talks about the Oman and the North West Frontier Region of Pakistan promise an evening of adventure in Cucklington Village Hall on Saturday 3rd December.
Graffiti Hot Spot in Castle Cary - Police Appeal for Information
Avon and Somerset Constabulary are appealing for information from the public after unknown persons have sprayed graffiti across several areas of Castle Cary.
Bishop of Bath and Wells Visits Wincanton Community Hospital
The Bishop of Bath and Wells visited Wincanton Community Hospital recently and showed his support for the 'Friends' Christmas Scanner Appeal.
Stourhead’s Autumn
Sunday 6th November saw the car park at Stourhead packed as visitors from all over the country and beyond came to see the spectacular display of autumn colours. Once again my camera had to be in use.
hft (Home Farm Trust) Annual Christmas Fair
Come and shop at our wonderful stalls at the HFT Christmas Fair this Saturday, 26 November at the Memorial Hall 10.00am - 1.30pm.
A Personal Message From Your Town Councillors
In my new role as Editor, I thought I'd write to our Town Councillors to introduce myself and invite them to let us know what they're up to on our behalf these days. I got a surprising response.
Have Fun at a Christmas Charity Event with The Co-operative
On Saturday 3rd December, the Co-operative in Carrington Way is holding a Christmas charity event to raise money for their charity of the year, Mencap.
The Story of Stourhead Gardens History Society Talk
Stourhead is our biggest local attraction for visitors who come to see its fabulous gardens. Mr Tom Burr of the National Trust will be giving us an illustrated talk about them on Friday 25th November.
Wincanton People's Plan Questionnaire - Make Yours Count!
You have just received a questionnaire from The Wincanton People's Plan. This is your chance to tell us what you think about Wincanton so that we can update the 20 year Town Plan.
Pilgrim Singers Concert for Marie Curie Cancer Care
The Pilgrim Singers invite you to an entertaining evening of Christmas music and song on Saturday 10th December to raise awareness and funds for the valuable work that Marie Curie Cancer Care do to support those with cancer.
No Pharmacy at New Barns!
Did you know that there will not be a dispensing pharmacy at New Barns Surgery?
Spectra Musica 'Love & Devotion' Winter Concert
Spectra Musica chamber choir will be performing a selection of works by Bach, Britten, Purcell, Porter, Simon & Garfunkel and much more, at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Wincanton on Saturday 3rd December 2011.
Teen Ref Ellie Farrell - Premiership Referee of Tomorrow?
Ellie Farrell didn't allow the lack of local female players to dim her passion for football. Today more and more women are taking up the whistle and red and yellow cards, which are the trademarks of an FA qualified referee.
Jessica's House Official Opening
Jessica's House gallery and gift shop was opened to the public on 22nd October 2011 by the Mayor of Wincanton Mr Colin Winder.
'To Kill a Mocking Bird' Playing at Wincanton Film Society
To Kill a Mocking Bird will be screened by Wincanton Film Society at King Arthur's on Tuesday 22nd November 2011. Join us for a great evening to view this classic film of Harper Lee's book.
Get Christmas All Wrapped Up at Milborne Port Christmas Market
A Christmas craft and food market, Santa and silent auction on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December, plus free entry and free raffle ticket for everyone over 16 with a chance to win a cash prize each day!
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza Is Nearly Here!
Our annual Extravaganza is almost upon us. The plans are nearing completion. The programme will shortly go to print. After that we only need two things. 1) Good weather, 2) Lots of people on the streets to enjoy the celebrations.
A Talk on 19th Century Darkest Africa
Famed explorer Colonel John Blashford-Snell will give an illustrated talk in St. John's Church, Horsington on Friday 9th December about exploration in 19th Century Darkest Africa.
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