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Maasai Warriors Return to Wincanton
The Osiligi Troupe of Maasai Warriors will be performing their incredible music in Wincanton Parish Church on Tuesday 29th October. It's mesmerising to hear and certainly fascinating to watch.
Rochford's Autumn Open Day - Saturday 12th October 2013
Lawn mower not working? Hedge needs cutting? Logs to split for the winter? Rochford's Garden Machinery has the answer. Our popular Autumn Open Day will be held on Saturday 12th October 2013 from 8.30am until 2.00pm.
Montague Inn Cricket Team's Best Season Ever
A short report on the best season ever for the Montague Inn Cricket Team. Aspiring cricket players might like to join next season.
A Lively Year for Wincanton Lahnau Twinning Association
This year so far the Wincanton Twinning Association has had several successful events including our bi-annual trip to Lahnau, our twin town in Germany, an annual lunch and a BBQ.
Come for Coffee – It's for Macmillan
Last year's big fundraiser by Macmillan aimed to be the biggest coffee morning in the world. This year the message is simply, "Come for Coffee – it's for Macmillan". Thursday 3rd October at Wincanton Baptist Church Hall.
The Honbu Celebrates its 5th Anniversary
The Honbu, home of Wincanton Karate club, has been described as "One of the best dojos I've ever visited" by the creator of Washinkai Karate, Sensei Chris Thompson (8th Dan) during a visit to mark its 5th Anniversary.
Bruton School for Girls Art Exhibition
As part of Somerset Arts Week, local independent school Bruton School for Girls opened an Art Exhibition of students work on the 21st September, open till the 5th October. This is a large exhibition well worth visiting Bruton to see.
David Warburton Takes Local Issues to Conservative Party Conference
David Warburton, the Conservative prospective MP for Somerton and Frome, joined the Conservative Party Conference last weekend armed with the opinions of local businesses, charities and residents about how best Somerset can grow and prosper.
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - October 2013
The Villager magazine for Horsington and South Cheriton for October 2013, containing our usual mix of articles by and about residents of these villages.
Somerset Skills & Learning Autumn 2013 Courses
If you are looking for a change of career, to gain new qualifications, improve your health and well being or take up a new hobby then Somerset Skills & Learning probably has a learning opportunity for you.
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter September 2013
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the September newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs.
Camera Club Photograph Exhibition Winner
Visitors to the recent Wincanton Camera Club exhibition in the Library were encouraged to vote for their favourite photograph. The run-away winner was Jim Eastaugh's 'Forest Track, Stourhead'.
A Wincanton Childhood - A Talk by Gill D'Arcy
On Friday 27th September, born and bred Wincantonian Gill D'Arcy will be telling a Wincanton Museum and History Society audience her story of what it's been like to live in the town.
UnderLINE - A New Stage Play at The Bear - One Day Only!
Underline is a brand new theatre play by West Country playwright Michael Starr. Performed by The Fringe Files, you can see it for one day only at The Bear Inn on Sunday 29th September.
Wincanton Street Market Off to a Strong Start VIDEO UPDATE
Wincanton held its first Sunday Market on 15th September. Despite poor weather it was well supported and the stage is set for a repeat success next month. Read on for a full report with plenty of photos.
Wincanton Film Society's New Season Kicks Off with a Bang
As Wincanton Film Society prepares for the start of a new season on Tuesday 24th September, there's an added sense of expectation in the air. Here's a breakdown of films for the season.
A New Era at King Arthur's
King Arthur's School has undergone significant change as the new school year starts. You may have seen the students approaching school in their new uniform of blazer and tie, only one of the many positive changes at the school.
BearCat Collective at the Balsam Centre - Sunday 22nd September
Roll up! Come and perform! The BearCat Collective are bringing their pop-up fete with artists and musicians for a fun family event to celebrate World Peace Day on Sunday 22nd September. Free entry.
First Wincanton Street Market This Sunday
Inspired by the Mary Portas initiative, and after many months of hard work and planning, the trials for the new Monthly Sunday Street Market starts with three markets in September, October and November.
Wincanton Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2013
Wincanton Library currently hosts the annual exhibition of photographs taken by members of the Wincanton Camera Club. It closes on Saturday 14th, so visit this week and cast a vote for your favourite photograph.
Wincanton Window Writers Group
Have you ever thought you could write? Are you interested in people and what goes on locally, or passionately interested in promoting something? You might like to come and join our new group, the Wincanton Window Writers Group.
Macmillan Coffee Morning 21st September in Cucklington Village Hall
Macmillan coffee mornings are being held throughout Britain during September. They are taking place to raise money as well as awareness for this vital service. Join our coffee morning, at the Arthur Morison Hall in Cucklington, on Saturday 21st September.
Balsam House and Garden Open Day
On Sunday 15th September local people are invited to "peak behind the walls" of Balsam House in Wincanton, in an unusual fundraising event which will support St Margaret’s Hospice.
Garden Party in Support of Wincanton Community Hospital
A Garden Party is being held by the Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital on Friday 13th September at the Otter Garden Centre as part of their continual fundraising programme.
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter August 2013
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the August newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs.
Country House Car Boot Sale in Aid of Somerset Sight
Count and Countess Charles de Salis are having a Car Boot Sale at Yarlington House, on Sunday 8th September. All the profits will go to Somerset Sight of which Count Charles was President for many years.
Planning Control and its Effects on Wincanton UPDATE
Our government recently stated it wished to relax planning control, in some aspects, in an attempt to revitalise and assist the building industry, but is this the correct approach and how will this affect Wincanton?
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - September 2013
The Villager Magazine is very colourful this month with photos of the Fete and stories from Horsington from many years ago.
John Baxter's September Exhibition in Divine Wines
Lilies, Ladies and Landscapes is the title of John Baxter's exhibition of images in Divine Wines which can be seen all through September.
Cooking 'Nosh' for no 'Dosh'
Lost? Don’t know what to do with yourself? Hanna Ashleigh talked to me about the satisfaction of cooking on a voluntary basis at the Balsam Centre's Loose Ends Cafe.