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Get Over It! Theatre Performance Explores Mental Health
Take Art launches a theatre tour exploring the everyday stigma and prejudice surrounding mental health. This interactive performance and workshop takes place at The Balsam Centre on Wednesday 27th November.
The Best of Brue Valley – Charity Concert at Ansford Academy UPDATED
Ansford Academy has kindly provided the venue for a fund-raising Concert organised by Brue Valley Rotary Club to help a new project to support young adults who have grown up in Bulgarian Children’s Homes.
Somerset Skills & Learning Award Presented in Wincanton
The annual Learner Award of the Year Award was recently presented to a local Somerset Skills & Learning learner Alexandra Mills at their Wincanton centre at King Arthur’s Community School.
Job Done! in Wincanton
Unemployed, or seeking advice about a career change? Job Done! at the Balsam Centre offers workshops, courses, employment skills and support for everyone.
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - November 2013
The Villager Magazine for Horsington and South Cheriton for November 2013, containing articles relevant to our villages and in particular to Remembrance Sunday.
Paul Nicholls Looks Ahead to Tomorrow's Trophy Race Day
Wincanton Racecourse stages its richest race day tomorrow, Saturday 9th November. Seven-times champion trainer, Paul Nicholls, has an excellent strike rate with the meeting and tells us his seasonal plans.
Wincanton Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar 2013
The 1st Wincanton Scouts Group is holding its Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 16th November. So do pop along to the Wincanton Memorial Hall at 10.00am for a coffee and a biscuit, and browse around our many stalls.
Rain Doesn’t Dampen Wincanton Street Market Spirits
Sunday 20th October – rain again! However, the Wincanton Street Market traders and visitors still came out in force for the town’s second Sunday street market, despite the abysmal weather.
Wincanton Company Has Five Star Night at National TV Awards
A Wincanton business, 5 Star Celebrations, was recently asked to provide a chocolate fountain to an event hosting hundreds of TV celebrities from a wide variety of reality TV shows.
Predicted Storm Leaves Wincanton Largely Unscathed
After dire warnings of potential hurricane strength winds, Wincanton fared considerably better than other areas, with the exception of the downfall of a tree and power line in Common Lane/Common Road, which brought about a short road closure for repairs.
Horsington to Stage Golf "Open" for Church Roof UPDATED
The first ever "Horsington Open" will be played at Henstridge Golf Club on Monday 11th November. The 9-hole charity competition is in aid of the Horsington Parish Church roof fund, and is open to all comers. Ladies and non-handicappers are welcome.
Yarlington House Hosting Reception in aid of Harry's Hydro Appeal
On Saturday 9th November at 6.00pm, David Warburton is hosting a reception in aid of Harry's Hydro Appeal. The event will be held at Yarlington House, near Wincanton, by kind permission of Countess de Salis and tickets cost £10.00.
Alcoholics Anonymous Opens its Doors in Wincanton
Recovered drinkers reach out to others in need of help at Wincanton Methodist Church Hall, each Friday from 7.30pm. Attendees will receive a warm welcome and a cup of tea – and it may just save their life or someone they know.
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter October 2013
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the October newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs.
Nigel's Cycling Saga
Despite painful injuries incurred during training, Nigel MacCormack was not to be thwarted from taking part in an eventful Paris to London Centenary Cycle Challenge to raise funds for his chosen Charity, Clic Sargent.
Tanzanian Project Hopes to Build Dispensary
Bryony and Richard Loader, who live in Wincanton, are co-founders of Ughandi B Village Project, set up in 2005 to supply boreholes to this remote Tanzanian village. Find out what we have achieved and what is hoped for the future.
A Wonderful Garden Party for Wincanton Community Hospital
Even the rain did not dampen the evening of the Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital Garden Party. And what a wonderful evening it turned out to be.
Autumn Feast at Divine Wines
Divine Wines, Jenny Holt's delightful wine shop and cafe in Wincanton High Street, hosts a new venture, Chambers & Co, a pop-up restaurant, next Friday, 1st November.
Poppy Appeal 2013 Hosted by Wincanton Silver Band
Wincanton Royal British Legion will launch Poppy Appeal 2013 with a concert given by Wincanton Silver Band at Wincanton Memorial Hall on Saturday 26th October, starting at 7.30pm.
Wincanton Youth Club for Teenagers
Wincanton Town Council has secured funding to deliver a one night a week youth club for young people aged 11 to 19. Somerset Rural Youth Project has transformed The David Sharp Centre into a space now enjoyed by young people on Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm.
David Warburton Presses Network Rail on Reopening of Ansford Bridge
David Warburton, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Somerton and Frome, spoke to Patrick McLoughlin MP, the Transport Secretary recently and urged Network Rail to clarify their proposed timing of the reopening the A371 at Ansford Bridge in Castle Cary.
Wincanton Mayor Takes the Traversing Wall Challenge
An inter-house competition on the traversing wall marked the official opening of the new play equipment at King Arthur's Community School on Wednesday 25th September. Wincanton's Mayor, Deryck Lemon and headmaster Chris Beech tested their skills.
Wincanton Street Market – Sunday 20th October
Sunday 20th October will see our second market take place in Wincanton, with plenty of regular and brand new stalls. Many High Street shops, cafes and pubs will be open, too, so come along, meet friends and shop!
A Pair of Boots Arrive in Wincanton on Their Final Journey
The boots of Trevor Antill, the creator of the Monarch's Way, have arrived in Wincanton after covering over two thirds of their final journey in dedication to Trevor's memory.
Putting the Balls Back into Racing
To be a jump jockey requires courage, resilience and a significant amount of balls. And, with the jump season officially underway in October, Wincanton Racecourse presented Professional Jockeys Association members with a triple pack of golf balls.
Balsam House Raises Over £1,200 for St Margaret's Hospice
180 local people turned up to the Open Day at Balsam House on Sunday 15th September, raising £1,281 for St Margaret's Hospice. Visitors enjoyed finding out what had been going on behind the wall for the past four years.
Arsenal Soccer School Returns to Wincanton Sports Ground
This October, Arsenal Soccer School is coming back to Wincanton Sports Ground. This is an amazing opportunity for children of any ability to be involved in a course led by official Arsenal Soccer School coaches.
Wincanton Town to Host Yeovil Town
Wincanton Town FC is inviting you to come and celebrate the grand switch on of their floodlights in a game against local championship team Yeovil Town at Wincanton Sports Ground, on Tuesday 15th October 2013.
New Forest Day Trip Including Entry to the Hampshire Teddy Bear Fair
Enjoy a Day Trip to the beautiful New Forest including entry to the Autumn Hampshire Teddy Bear Fair on 20th October 2013. This trip is being organized by South West Coaches with pick-up points in Wincanton, Yeovil and surrounding areas.
SCC Threatens Closure of Children's Services at the Balsam Centre
Somerset County Council plans to axe all but 14 of the 41 children's centres in Somerset. This puts our Balsam Centre Children's Centre at almost certain risk of closure in March.