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Or Nué goldwork hand embroidery class

Thu 10 Nov 2016
By Elizabeth Tapper
Or Nué goldwork hand embroidery class

Royal School of Needlework trained tutor, Elizabeth Tapper will be teaching Or Nué on Saturday 3rd December from 10:00am – 4:00pm at Yarlington House, near Wincanton.

Spectra Musica in Somerton

Wed 2 Nov 2016
By Sally Greenhalgh
Spectra Musica in Somerton

Music at St.Michael’s Somerton is presenting a concert by Wincanton based chamber group Spectra Musica on Saturday 19th November. Following an extremely successful tenth anniversary concert, Musical director Peter Leech has put together another lively mix of music.

Red Hot Rhythms come to Charlton Horethorne

Thu 27 Oct 2016
By Tony Magson
Red Hot Rhythms come to Charlton Horethorne

Charlton Horethorne Village Hall will host a brand new show straight from the streets of Santiago de Cuba. Son Yambu play authentic Cuban son, the fusion of Spanish and African rhythms that gave rise to Salsa.

Hiraeth - A Song for All Seasons

Mon 24 Oct 2016
By John Smith
Hiraeth - A Song for All Seasons

Hiraeth is a group of friends who share a passion for harmony, good music, and fun. On Friday 28th October the group will be performing an eclectic mix of music including folk, swing and pop, at Wincanton Baptist Church.

Get Inspired, Get Motivated, Get Active, Come Dancing!

Mon 17 Oct 2016
By Roy Warry
Get Inspired, Get Motivated, Get Active, Come Dancing!

Although there are many enjoyable ways to get fit, I would say there are very few that are as much fun and as sociable as doing modern jive. Jive classes are the friendliest classes around, with people walking around with big smiles on their faces.

Singer Songwriter Reg Meuross to Perform in Castle Cary

Fri 14 Oct 2016
By Helen Leary
Singer Songwriter Reg Meuross to Perform in Castle Cary

On Saturday 19th November there is an opportunity to see acclaimed English singer songwriter, Reg Meuross at Caryford Community Hall, performing the beautiful and well crafted songs from his latest album “December” as well as some old favourites.

Julie Jenkins Exhibition: Organic Landscape & Form

Thu 15 Sep 2016
By Julie Jenkins
Julie Jenkins Exhibition: Organic Landscape & Form

As part of Somerset Open Studios 2016 local artist Julie Jenkins will be holding an exhibition of her work at her home on North Street from Saturday 17th September til Sunday 2nd October 2016.

Wincanton Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2016

Mon 5 Sep 2016
By Lachlan Fraser
Wincanton Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2016

Wincanton Library hosts the annual exhibition of photographs taken by members of the Wincanton Camera Club. This year's exhibition ends on Saturday 10th September.

Bruton Art Society's 62nd Annual Exhibition Opens Saturday 13th August

Thu 11 Aug 2016
By John Baxter
Bruton Art Society's 62nd Annual Exhibition Opens Saturday 13th August

Bruton Art Society’s 62nd Annual Exhibition opens at Bruton School for Girls on Saturday 13th August for two weeks. This is an excellent setting for an exhibition of over 250 paintings and sculptures produced by local artists.

Celebrating Ten Years of Spectra Musica in Style

Mon 8 Aug 2016
By Sally Greenhalgh
Celebrating Ten Years of Spectra Musica in Style

Father Louis of St Luke and St Teresa’s Church, Wincanton, sings the praises of the local chamber choir Spectra Musica at their Tenth Anniversary Concert on 2nd July.

The South West Poetry Tour 1st to 7th August 2016

Fri 29 Jul 2016
By Camilla Nelson
The South West Poetry Tour 1st to 7th August 2016

On 7th August, Hauser & Wirth in Bruton is hosting the fifth day of a collaborative poetry tour which is performing in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. The tour features a large number of emerging and well-known poets local to each area.

Legendary Blues Musician Comes to Somerset

Wed 20 Jul 2016
By Helen Leary
Legendary Blues Musician Comes to Somerset

Caryford Community Hall is welcoming U.S. Blues musician Guy Davis to Castle Cary on Monday 15th August. His live performances are legendary and he has built up a reputation for getting audiences up and dancing wherever he plays.

Local Teacher, Kay Carswell, Publishes Her First Novel

Mon 20 Jun 2016
By Fanny Charles
Local Teacher, Kay Carswell, Publishes Her First Novel

Local primary school teacher Kay Carswell has realised a long-held ambition with the publication of her first novel, Looking After Number One, an exciting romantic thriller with enough twists to keep the reader turning the pages into the small hours.

The Pilgrim Singers Bring You Summer Strawberries & Song

Sun 19 Jun 2016
By John Baxter
The Pilgrim Singers Bring You Summer Strawberries & Song

A charity garden concert in aid of Mary’s Meal for Syrian refugees takes place at The Dogs in Wincanton on Sunday 3rd July, where The Pilgrim Singers invite you to join them for Summer Strawberries & Song.

An Invitation to a Celebration from Spectra Musica

Fri 17 Jun 2016
By Sally Greenhalgh
An Invitation to a Celebration from Spectra Musica

Spectra Musica is holding a rather special concert on 2nd July to celebrate singing ten years of wonderful music. The group will be joined by a string quintet who, along with Anita D’Attellis, will accompany works from Purcell to Scott Joplin.

Buckhorn Westfest Returns for Another Musical Showcase & Fundraiser

Thu 9 Jun 2016
By Tony Thatcher
Buckhorn Westfest Returns for Another Musical Showcase & Fundraiser

Buckfest, the showcase for young musical talent in the area, was so successful last year that it’s back this year on Saturday 10th September. Would you like to be part of the line-up and help to raise money for local causes?

Aurin Girls’ Choir Concert in Bruton on 21st June

Tue 7 Jun 2016
By Barbara Jenkinson
Aurin Girls’ Choir Concert in Bruton on 21st June

Tickets are now on sale for what promises to be a stunning evening of Hungarian choral singing on 21st June. The concert at St Mary’s Church, Bruton at 7.30pm is part of the Aurin Girls’ 2016 concert tour.

New Book Tells the Story of Wincanton’s Great Entrepreneur

Sat 28 May 2016
By Fanny Charles
New Book Tells the Story of Wincanton’s Great Entrepreneur

A NEW book by local author and retired solicitor Peter FitzGerald tells the story of Nathaniel Ireson – the man who transformed the centre of Wincanton – and contributed as an architect and as a master mason to some of the greatest West Country buildings of the 18th century.

Charlton Horethorne Youth Theatre News May 2016

Sun 15 May 2016
By Bill Closs
Charlton Horethorne Youth Theatre News May 2016

Charlton Horethorne’s Youth Theatre is thriving, having just performed 'Dazzle' to sell-out audiences. An Information Afternoon is planned together with a Bring & Buy sale to raise funds for new equipment.

Wincanton Choral Society Spring Concert

Tue 26 Apr 2016
By Philip Schofield
Wincanton Choral Society Spring Concert

The Wincanton Choral Society is performing its Spring Concert on Sunday 15th May at the Leisure Centre in Wincanton. The concert comprises works by Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms.

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