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Hidden Treasures Indoor Markets
Hidden Treasures is a regular indoor market that takes place at the Wincanton Memorial Hall, with a variety of stalls to browse and refreshments, too. Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto at the next market on Sunday 20th December!
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza Pulls the Crowds Again
This year’s well attended Christmas Extravaganza featured many of the old favourites, including Santa’s Grotto, carols around the Christmas tree and jazz music in The Dolphin’s courtyard, as well as some new events, such as a lantern parade.
Wincanton Choral Society Christmas Concert 2015
The Wincanton Choral Society will perform its Christmas Concert, a ‘Feast of Festive music’, at 7.30pm on Sunday 13th December at Wincanton Sports Centre.
Light Up A Life - A Service to Remember Our Loved Ones
St. Margaret's Hospice will be holding a Light Up a Life service in the Parish Church, Wincanton on Saturday 12th December. This is an opportunity to reflect together, remembering family and friends who have illuminated our lives.
Free Green Skills Hedgelaying Course at Carymoor
Join us at Carymoor Environmental Trust on 10th December for a free course, giving people a chance to learn the traditional rural skill of hedgelaying to maintain livestock-proof hedges and create a fantastic habitat for wildlife.
Mayor Resigns Amidst “Lack of Support”
A recent meeting of Wincanton Town Council was brought to an abrupt halt when Chairman Colin Winder handed his Mayoral Chain of Office to the Town Clerk and left the chamber. He later tendered his resignation.
Christmas Clean-Up – Volunteers Assemble!
In partnership with Wincanton Town Team and SSDC’s Street Scene, volunteers for a pre-Christmas town clean-up will gather together this Saturday. If you can help, there could be a cup of tea and cake thrown in at Divine Wines!
Wincanton to be Illuminated by Renowned Lighting Artist Zac Greening
On Friday 4th December The Wincanton Town Team promises an extraordinarily modern High Street light display to celebrate the 2015 festive season – and you’re all invited.
Wincanton Remembrance Parade & Service 2015
Once again, Wincanton saw a good turnout of both spectators and those participating in the Remembrance Day parade down through the High Street. It was particularly encouraging to see many younger members of the community involved in the event.
Lucy Jenkins - An Art Exhibition at Divine Wines Throughout December
Lucy Jenkins exhibits a new collection of watercolour paintings throughout December at Divine Wines in Wincanton. Entitled Fruits of the Earth, the collection raises awareness of the impact of climate change and the direct impact of human actions on nature.
Christmas Party Day at Wincanton Racecourse
On Thursday 3rd December Wincanton Racecourse hosts its Christmas Party Day, the perfect opportunity to celebrate the festive season with a day at the races. Choral music will greet and entertain you as you shop at over 20 trade stands.
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - November 2015
It is Fireworks time, and Steve Hawkins rightly tells us about the History of Fireworks! Also this month The Villager welcomes the new Parish Councillors, and Penny Nagle gives the latest update on the broadband quest.
It’s coming... UPDATED
The shops are decorated and full of Christmas stock; choirs up and down the land are practicing their music. We can safely say that Christmas is coming soon, and so is the Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza.
Festival of Nativity Scenes at Wincanton Parish Church
Wincanton Parish Church are holding a Festival of Nativity Scenes in the Church from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th December, created by local groups, organisations and individuals. Come and admire the displays.
Nibbles & Tipples at Craftique on 9th December
Craftique, purveyor of locally sourced handmade crafts since opening in July, is getting festive with a special event on 9th December offering nibbles and tipples to shop visitors between 12.00 noon and 2.00pm.
The Best Christmas Tree Ever..?
Decorated with two thousand coloured lights, this year’s Christmas tree in Market Place was officially lit on Saturday 14th November and has been claimed by many to be the loveliest tree they can remember.
Family Christmas Quiz Fundraiser for Westhill Nursery
Join Christmas fun at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 28th November for the Family Christmas Quiz Fundraiser held by Westhill Nursery. Everybody is welcome! Help us raise money towards a new climbing frame and outdoor play equipment for the Nursery.
Spectra Musica’s American Christmas
Spectra Musica, a choir based in Wincanton, is presenting a Christmas concert with a distinctly American flavour on Saturday 5th December, in The American Museum, Bath.
Switching On the Christmas Tree Lights
This Saturday, 14th, at 6:30pm the lights on the Christmas tree at Market Place will be switched on as part of a ceremony lead by Mayor Colin Winder. There will hopefully also be some carol singing around the tree.
Catch Up With The Villager Magazine – June to October Issues
After a bit of a break, catch up with June to October issues of the Horsington and South Cheriton Villager Magazine. All the news and local contacts for the surrounding area.
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