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Award-Winning Photographer Can Help Improve YOUR Photographic Skills
Local photographer Simon Lewis is starting a new venture to get more people involved in his passion for photography. Simon wants to teach his skills to anyone who wants to learn how to unlock the true potential of their camera.
Baroque to Rock with Spectra Musica Concert
Spectra Musica will be returning to the beautiful Cheap Street Church in Sherborne on Saturday 27th June for their second concert with their new Musical Director Peter Leech. It will be another exciting and eclectic mix of wonderful music.
Wincanton Armed Forces Day – Saturday 27th June 2015
Armed Forces Day events will take place in Wincanton on Saturday 27th June. The aim of the day is to honour the contribution of military personnel, past and present, showing support to, and thanking the men and women who serve.
The Imitation Game – Wincanton Film Society’s Season Finale
The Society’s final screening of the 14/15 season, on Wednesday 17th June, is “The Imitation Game” starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, and Matthew Goode.
[CANCELLED] Friends of King Arthur’s Summer Ball
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The Friends of King Arthur’s Community School are holding a Summer Ball on Friday 26th June to raise funds for the school. Come along and have a great evening – why not have a table of friends come together?
Dike’s of Stalbridge Goes Online for Wincanton
Award-winning supermarket Dike & Son has just become the first independent grocery store in the UK to offer its customers a complete online weekly shopping service – and Wincanton residents can now benefit from the daily delivery service.
Funding Available for Community Groups in the Wincanton Area
Funding is available for projects that support vulnerable, isolated and lonely older people and their carers; to improve life opportunities for disadvantaged children, young people and their families and to support communities affected by rural disadvantage. The deadline for applications is 15th June.
Wincanton Businesses Together is Re-Branding
Wincanton Businesses Together (the Chamber of Trade and Commerce for Wincanton & District) is re-branding to “Wincanton Chamber”. Join the launch event at The Bear on Friday 29th May.
A History Society Talk About The Amazing SS Great Britain
Specialist lecturer Ian Caskie will be travelling from Bristol to give what will be a fascinating lecture on this amazing ship on Friday 29th May in the Wincanton Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for May 2015
The Wincanton branch of the Royal British Legion continues to thrive in the town and through its monthly newsletter, ‘Sandbag’, aims to keep members and the community informed of its activities.
Two Neighbourhood Plan Events in June
Two events in June give the public and the business community opportunities to participate in forming our Neighbourhood Plan, which will influence how our town will develop in future.
Join Wincanton's Spring Clean-Up This Weekend!
After many months of discussions and planning by the Town Team, the BIG CLEAN weekend has finally arrived. Join the team on Saturday and Sunday, 10.00am - 4.00pm, and help clean up Wincanton! HQ will be the Memorial Hall.
Alan & Rosemary Watson Receive Life Membership of History Society
The Revd. Canon Alan Watson and his wife Rosemary welcomed John Baxter and I when we turned up at their home to hand over a framed document giving them Life Membership of the Wincanton Museum and History Society.
The White Horse Has Closed – Owner Declared Bankrupt
The White Horse Hotel, a prominent business on Wincanton's High Street, has closed its doors without warning. On 9th April the owner of the business, Mr Paul Symes, was declared bankrupt in court in Yeovil.
Spoon Carving Workshop at Kimbers’ Farm Shop
Join us for a Spoon Carving Workshop held by Handmade in Blightly, including a Foraging Walk and lunch at Kimbers’ Farm Shop on 27th June. Learn cutting techniques and go for a foraging walk around the farm.
“The Book Thief” - Wincanton Film Society - Tuesday 19th May
Wincanton Film Society is screening “The Book Thief” on Tuesday 19th May at their venue in the King Arthur’s Performance Enhancement Centre.
You're Invited to The Small Cake Shop’s 1st Birthday Tea Party
It’s our first birthday at the Small Cake Shop, and we will be celebrating with a tea party on Saturday 30th May, from 11.30am – 1.30pm. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Wincanton’s Annual Duck Race
Join Our Lady’s PTFA for a fun-packed afternoon on Sunday 17th May at Wincanton Recreation Ground from 12.00 until 3.00pm. The main event is our duck race, but there’s plenty of other entertainment going on.
Talk: Renewable Energy and The World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Fuel
Christopher Maltin, the founder of the Organic Power group of companies, will be giving a talk in Horsington Church on Friday 15th May. The title of his talk is "Renewable Energy and The World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Fuel".
Wincanton Sew & Sew - Now Open Closed
NOW CLOSED - Wincanton Sew & Sew is a brand new shop on the High Street. Diane Winton is taking her passion for all things sewing to the next level, with a spacious shop full of sewing and fabric supplies.
Made in Bruton, Popping Up at The Blue Ball
A new shop is popping up at the Blue Ball, Bruton for one month only, from 19th May. For unique gifts or a quality, hand-made treat for yourself, come along and see what Made in Bruton has to offer.
District Council Election Drama
From 10.00pm on Thursday 7th May right through until the afternoon of Friday, the counting of votes went on in Yeovil for our Town, District and Parliamentary candidates.
Election Day 2015 Results
A full round up of local General Election results at Town, District and Parliamentary levels, plus a summary of a fascinating day in national politics. At the Memorial Hall voters arrived steadily throughout the day, right up to 10.00pm.
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - May 2015
All the events and contacts for Horsington and South Cheriton in the Villager magazine and many for the surrounding area. May’s issue includes an interesting historic article on the life of former resident, Mark Parsons.
Car Blaze in Memorial Hall Car Park
At around 2.00am on the morning of Monday 4th May, a car parked in the far south east of the Memorial Car Park was set ablaze. Devon & Somerset Fire brigade believe that this was a deliberate act of arson.
Helen Smith - Candidate for Wincanton Town Council
A resident of Wincanton for 25 years, I am the owner of ImageCakes; I have been a magistrate for 16 years; I chair the Blackmore Vale Businesses (BVB) group. I feel passionately about our town. It is my strong belief that many small steps can be taken to return this town to one we can once again all be proud of.
Hopkins Scores Main Sponsor Deal for Wincanton Town Football Club
Not only is it a great excuse for some of our old boys, whose sporting days are over, to get involved with the club, but as a local, family-owned and run business, it is really important to all of the team here at Hopkins to support our local community.
Mark Cook - Candidate for Wincanton Town Council
I have lived locally all of my life, 15 years of which have been spent in Wincanton. I attended both Wincanton Primary School and King Arthurs Community School. I have served on Wincanton Town Council for two years. I believe that I bring a younger person’s common sense view to the council.
The Sowing of Cale Park’s Memorial Meadow VIDEO
On Saturday 25th April 2015 volunteers, including members of C.A.T.C.H. working with the Recreation Ground Working Group as well as other members of the public, worked tirelessly to prepare the soil and sow the seed for a new wild flower meadow near the play area.
Howard Ellard - Candidate for Wincanton Town Council
I have been a Town Councillor since I was co-opted last September. I put myself forward as I felt it was time to give something back to the community. I would be privileged to be elected Town Councillor for another term.