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Hidden Treasures Indoor Markets

Fri 11 Dec 2015
By Kate Tapsell
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

Tue 8 Dec 2015
By John Smith
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

Mon 7 Dec 2015
By Philip Schofield
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

Sun 6 Dec 2015
By Richard D'Arcy
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

Fri 4 Dec 2015
By Rupert Farthing
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”

Thu 3 Dec 2015
By John Smith
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!

Wed 2 Dec 2015
By John Smith
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

Wed 2 Dec 2015
By Bec Manjra
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

Wed 2 Dec 2015
By Steve Lee
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

Tue 1 Dec 2015
By Lucy Jenkins
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

Tue 1 Dec 2015
By Katherine Dalgety
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

Mon 30 Nov 2015
By Jeanne Mortarotti
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

Fri 27 Nov 2015
By Penny Ashton
It’s coming... <small style='color: blue;'>UPDATED</small>

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

Fri 27 Nov 2015
By Gill D’Arcy
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

Wed 25 Nov 2015
By John Smith
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..?

Wed 25 Nov 2015
By John Smith & Fanny Charles
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

Sat 21 Nov 2015
By Rachel Feltham
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

Fri 20 Nov 2015
By Sally Greenhalgh
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

Thu 12 Nov 2015
By Howard Ellard
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

Tue 10 Nov 2015
By Jeanne Mortarotti
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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