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Carymoor's Nightingale Project needs volunteers
The aim of our new Nightingale Project is to create more suitable habitat for the bird at Carymoor in the hope that they will become resident here. Our current volunteers have already made a start but there’s still plenty to do over the next two years.
Cary Amateur Theatrical Society returns this month with Calamity Jane
Cary Amateur Theatrical Society is returning to the stage later this month with Calamity Jane after missing our production in 2021. We have been working very hard since the summer, and can’t wait to get back to live theatre.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - February 2022
The ladies' lunches, Bobologism 32, Repair Cafe in Wincanton, a book review of State of Terror, an appeal for new Horsington Church School governors, and a message from the Horsington Church Rector.
Horsington pupils treated to masterclass by legendary racehorse trainer at Wincanton Racecourse
Local schoolchildren were given a day to remember at Wincanton Racecourse on Wednesday, January 26th, when they were treated to a masterclass by the legendary racehorse trainer David Elsworth.
Figure of speech: ventriloquist’s dummy finds his voice at the Repair Cafe
Ever since Wincanton's Repair Cafe began, one particular item has got everybody talking! An 87-year-old ventriloquist’s dummy who goes by the name of Hon. Kenneth Tollington. The next Cafe is on Saturday 22nd January.
One Planet Wincanton visit to Brains Farm
On the cold and windy afternoon of Friday 5th November 2021, five of us suitably booted and clad met Paul Phillips at the gate of Brains Farm which is just off Moor Lane. We were there for a tour some of us found a revelation.
Wincanton's Christmas 2021 lantern parade was the biggest ever
Wincanton's Market Place Christmas tree lights were switched on at the ceremony on Saturday, 4th December 2021, which immediately followed the Town's biggest lantern parade since the event was introduced six years ago.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - December 2021 & January 2022
Sicilian inspiration, a gardening club invitation, Horsington Church School Christmas card packs now available, a rare bat detected in South Cheriton, an obituary for Jeremy Elston who died on 18th September and a message from the Church Rector.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for December 2021
A report on Remembrance 2021 services and parade, an article about Wincanton’s youngest serving casualty of the Second World War, and a message from Wincanton Poppy Appeal organiser, Dawn Old.
It's the Christmas lantern parade and tree lights ceremony this Saturday
Wincanton's Market Place Christmas tree lighting and carols ceremony this Saturday will once again be preceded by a lantern parade, this year given a huge boost by Bootmakers Workshop. Come and see the illuminated spectacle marching down the High Street!
Wincanton Town Festival of Lights 2021 begins this weekend
It's an illuminating trail of light installations themed on sustainability, set in the gardens of the Greening the eARTh Gallery on Wincanton High Street (formerly Clementina), open on consecutive Saturdays until December 18th.
Wincanton Community Speedwatch needs volunteers
Wincanton Community Speedwatch needs volunteers to help create a visible deterrent for speeders to make the community safer. You can get involved with only about 1.5hrs training, and then volunteer only the time you can spare.
Join the Anvil discussion: Climate change - what should we believe is happening?
On Wednesday 17th November, ANVIL will be meeting to discuss “Climate Change, Science, Speculation and Propaganda”. ANVIL is open to anyone who books a place. Held this time in the Quaker Meeting House on the High Street.
Wincanton Remembers 2021
On Sunday 14th November, a parade, starting from the Memorial Hall and led by the Wincanton Silver Band, will walk down the High Street to the Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul, followed by a one-hour Service of Remembrance.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for November 2021
Congratulations to Tony Goddard on the presentation of his RBL Gold Badge, details of the Remembrance parade and service on Sunday 14th November, Poppy Appeal 2021, pre-Christmas trip, and pre-Christmas lunch.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - November 2021
Susan Maltin, local historian, describes the Georgian town of Wincanton, a talk about Windsor Wood Hill, the community retreat located near Shepton Mallett, and Steve Miles writes about Horsington War Memorial Committtee.
Spoken Word is back at the SEED Cafe
To all poets, rappers, storytellers, writers and musicians: we welcome you to an inspiring open mic poetry night from the heart of Wincanton! Just listen and relax and indulge in some poetry and food, or share your magic. Starts this Thursday!
Celebrate with Wincanton Rugby Club at their first game on their new Sports Ground pitch
They'll be celebrating at Wincanton Sports Ground this Saturday, in memory of ex-Chairman John Bastable. Join them for a BBQ, and bring friends and kids for a family social. There'll even be some rugby tots action.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - October 2021
Jonathan Packer has patiently and expertly listed all the places within an hour where to hear good music. Go and support the music scene! Richard Gaunt reviews the 2021 Horsington Open.
Templecombe Village Art Exhibition 2021
Templecombe will be hosting its second art exhibition this weekend, in support of Alzheimer’s Research and in memory of Ian Jenkinson who passed away during November 2020, and who inspired the first exhibition in 2019.
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