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Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - April 2016
This month in The Villager the first story of a series of articles on former pupils from Horsington Primary School and their memories of their time there at the beginning of the last century. Happy reading and Happy Easter!
Clubbercise Classes Now Running at Wincanton Memorial Hall
Clubbercise is the latest fitness class to sweep the nation and is now running at Wincanton’s Memorial Hall. Enjoy dancing in a neon-filled room with glowsticks? Then you'll love this!
Wincanton Men’s Shed – Selling Wooden Furniture & Improving Health
The Men in Sheds project has been recommended for men at a loose end to get together for socialising and using, or learning, practical skills. Here in Wincanton, our Shed is also selling wooden furniture to the community.
Friends of King Arthur’s Quiz Evening
The Friends of King Arthur’s Community School are holding a Quiz Evening on Thursday 21st April to raise funds. Pull together a team of six, join the fun and enjoy a ploughman’s supper for a good night out.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for March / April 2016
The March/April 2016 edition of Sandbag, Wincanton Branch’s monthly magazine for the Royal British Legion.
Milborne Port Opera Tickets Now Available 24/7
Milborne Port Opera has catapulted itself into the 21st century with a new online booking system. Audiences for the next show, Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Sorcerer”, can book using credit or debit cards 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Opportunity to Get Involved With an Unusual Local Film Project!
Ellie Atkins of Templecombe and Amy Calder of Wincanton are working on a new and ambitious project. They’ve written their own film script and hope to begin filming in the near future. Read on to find out how to get involved.
Spectra Musica Invites You to Music for an April Evening
The beautiful setting of St. Michael’s Church, North Cadbury, is very fitting for a concert in springtime which features Brahm’s ‘Vier Quartette’ and Shearing’s ‘Songs and Sonnets’. Join us on Saturday 2nd April.
Why Town Council’s New 20mph Zone Could Be a Lengthy Process
A new 20mph speeding limit proposed by Wincanton Town Council is likely to pass through a lengthy process at County Highways before it becomes a reality. The proposed 20mph zone would apply to all the main town roads.
Concrete Company Urges Industry to Attract More Female Drivers
Hopkins Concrete, which has sites in Wincanton and Bridgwater, is urging the haulage industry to find ways of encouraging more female drivers to help solve the severe driver shortage.
Easter Eggstravaganza & Gift Swap Raises Funds for Peru Expedition
Fancy a bargain? Or swapping an unwanted gift for something you really want? Students at King Arthur’s Community School are holding an Easter Eggstravaganza and Gift Swap on Saturday 19th March to raise funds for a month-long expedition to Peru.
Interested in Training Up or Becoming an Apprentice?
Events about work experience, apprenticeships and traineeships will be taking part across the country from the 14th – 18th March, and in Wincanton it’s no exception. On 14th March Yeovil College will be hosting a series of events across the town.
The Engine Room Pops-Up in Wincanton
From Monday 14th March 2016 The Engine Room will be taking up residence in various locations including Wincanton Library and the Balsam Centre, with a programme of support, workshops, screenings and installations to help you get creative.
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - March 2016
The Villager celebrates its 50th issue. Congratulations to our loyal readers and partners that make the magazine an active contributor to community life.
ANVIL - For Challenging Discussions
ANVIL, the Wincanton based structured discussion group, has now been going for two years. We are open to all and are free of any religious or political bias. Look at our 2016 programme and see if it would interest you.
PPG Health Promotion Evening on Wednesday 9th March
Wincanton Health Centre Patient Participation Group (PPG) in association with Health Centre staff have organised a Health Promotion Evening at the Balsam Centre from 7.00-9.00pm on Wednesday 9th March. All welcome!
It’s Time For a C.A.T.C.H. Jumble Sale
C.A.T.C.H. will be holding its annual jumble sale this week, on Saturday 5th March, this time in the Memorial Hall, 11.00am till 2.00pm. There’s still time to donate good quality items you’d like rid of, in support of a local, noble cause.
Register For Free Racing at Wincanton Racecourse
On Thursday, 10th March Wincanton Racecourse once again stages its free admissions race day to all those that pre-register. You’ll also have the opportunity to win Bathwick Tyres vouchers that will be randomly drawn throughout the day.
Malcolm MacCormack – an Inspiration Who Will Be Sorely Missed
Wincanton is mourning the passing of Malcolm MacCormack, who died on 26th January after a long battle with cancer. National and local politicians are among those who have paid tribute to him.
Wincanton Town Council Submits Annual Precept for 2016/17
As the Town Council submits its 2016/17 precept to District Council, we explain how the local parish is funded, and provide details of two major projects to which the Town Council is hoping to allocate funding for the next financial year.
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