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Wincanton Silver Band Lockdown Concerto #3: Combine Harvester

Mon 10 Aug 2020
By Sandra Pearson
Wincanton Silver Band Lockdown Concerto #3: Combine Harvester

Wincanton Silver Band recently released another social distancing video and has dug deep into its Somerset roots by recording a special arrangement of The Wurzels’ “Combine Harvester”.

Wincanton Silver Band's second lockdown recording: Slaidburn

Mon 1 Jun 2020
By Sandra Pearson
Wincanton Silver Band's second lockdown recording: Slaidburn

Practice makes perfect. Encouraged by the positive reaction to its first social distancing performance, which received over 6000 views on its Facebook page, Wincanton Silver Band has produced another social distancing video.

It takes more than a lockdown to stop Wincanton Silver Band

Mon 18 May 2020
By Sandra Pearson
It takes more than a lockdown to stop Wincanton Silver Band

Inspired by videos of other bands on social media, Wincanton Silver Band decided to have a go at putting together a social distancing performance of their own. You may be interested, and surprised, to read about how they did it.

Be a Wincanton Knitwit and help brighten up the town

Fri 10 Apr 2020
By Wincanton SEED Market
Be a Wincanton Knitwit and help brighten up the town

We are looking for people of all ages who would like to make pompoms, crochet flowers or knitted squares to be stitched together and places around town to add a bit of colour and to make people smile on their daily walk.

REVIEW: Treasure Island by Wincanton Amateur Dramatic Society

Tue 31 Mar 2020
By Anonymous
REVIEW: Treasure Island by Wincanton Amateur Dramatic Society

An anonymous member of the audience reviews Wincanton Amateur Dramatic Society's latest production, Treasure Island, describing the interactive entertainment and local talent they experienced at the Memorial Hall last month.

Wincanton Silver Band regional championships 2020 report

Fri 27 Mar 2020
By Sandra Pearson
Wincanton Silver Band regional championships 2020 report

Wincanton Silver Band's trip to the regional championships in Torquay on Saturday 14th March was fraught with memorable tribulation, but they pressed on and managed a credible performance in the face of considerable adversity.

Wincanton Silver Band will represent in Torquay on 14th March

Thu 12 Mar 2020
By Sandra Pearson
Wincanton Silver Band will represent in Torquay on 14th March

Wincanton Silver Band is proud to represent the Town at the West of England Regional Championships in Torquay on Saturday 14th March. Taking part in contests is part of the Band's plans to attract new players.

Wincanton Choral Society is recruiting before its concert in May the future

Tue 10 Mar 2020
By Benedict Critchley
Wincanton Choral Society is recruiting before its concert in <strike>May</strike> <span style='color: red;'>the future</span>

Have you ever considered joining a choir and getting that shot of endorphins, tryptophans or whatever they are that give you that sense of physical and mental well-being, on a regular weekly basis? There is no better time to join WCS.

Spectra Musica presents postpones “Colours of Spring”

Wed 4 Mar 2020
By Julie Russell
Spectra Musica <strike>presents</strike> <span style='color: red;'>postpones</span> “Colours of Spring”

Postponed until further notice: “Colours of Spring” is full of beautiful music from the 18th to the 21st centuries. We will take you from Russian churches to Abbey Road with great variety in between, including Begin the Beguine, Swonderful and Tea for Two!

The Pilgrim Singers raise £1000 for the CAT Bus

Mon 2 Mar 2020
By David Winter & Janet Lowe
The Pilgrim Singers raise £1000 for the CAT Bus

The Pilgrim Singers recently presented a cheque for £1000 to the CAT Bus, raised at a concert they gave just before Christmas in aid of the South Somerset service that provides much needed local transport, and which needs to raise up to £20,000 annually from voluntary donations.

FREE LIVE MUSIC: Loose Connections at Wincanton Sports Ground

Thu 20 Feb 2020
By Sean Corney
FREE LIVE MUSIC: Loose Connections at Wincanton Sports Ground

Wincanton Sports Ground will host a Loose Connections gig this weekend, so the people of Wincanton and beyond can enjoy a great night of live music and entertainment. Better still, entry is FREE, and there’s plenty of parking available right outside the door.

The Wagtail is filling its events and entertainment calendar

Wed 19 Feb 2020
By The Wagtail
The Wagtail is filling its events and entertainment calendar

The Wagtail has been working tirelessly to fill its events and entertainment calendar. There's plenty going on for all ages and tastes, including themed quiz and tribute nights, open-mic and comedy, poker, bingo and more. Read on for inspiration!

Wincanton Amateur Dramatic Society presents Treasure Island

Fri 14 Feb 2020
By Dani Wood
Wincanton Amateur Dramatic Society presents Treasure Island

Ahoy there me hearties! It’s panto time again. This year, we'll be taking you on the adventures of Long John Silver and his pirates, and there'll be lots of singing, dancing, and general panto comedy and mayhem.

King Arthur's School presents Bugsy Malone

Wed 8 Jan 2020
By Kate Kirkpatrick
King Arthur's School presents Bugsy Malone

Next week King Arthur’s students will perform their 2020 musical, ‘Bugsy Malone’. Cast and crew cross all year groups and have worked hard to bring you a taste of New York in the roaring 20s! Please come along for a great show, and to support these talented youngsters!

Wincanton Youth Theatre presents ‘Now That’s What I Call a WYT Christmas!’

Tue 10 Dec 2019
By Sarah Adams
Wincanton Youth Theatre presents ‘Now That’s What I Call a WYT Christmas!’

Members of the group have been busy putting together a fully festive delight; a show that compliments all elements of the performing arts, including singing, dancing and acting, to take place at King Arthur’s School on the weekend of 14th and 15th December.

Bruton Choral Society Christmas Concert

Fri 6 Dec 2019
By Caroline Tickner
Bruton Choral Society Christmas Concert

We’d love you to come to our next big event: the Christmas concert in St Mary's Church, Bruton. It’s a wonderful way to start the festive season in a beautiful setting. Choir items and solos will be intertwined with traditional carols for all to join in.

A Christmas concert by the Pilgrim Singers

Fri 6 Dec 2019
By John Baxter
A Christmas concert by the Pilgrim Singers

The Wincanton area ecumenical choir, the Pilgrim Singers, have all been rehearsing with enthusiasm for their annual charity Christmas concert next Sunday, 15th December, which this year will be supporting the CAT Bus.

Spectra Musica presents “The First Nowell”

Fri 6 Dec 2019
By Julie Russell
Spectra Musica presents “The First Nowell”

'The First Nowell' will be an enjoyable Christmas concert, Spectra Musica's first, with some well loved carols for the audience to participate in, on Saturday 14th December at the Catholic Church in Wincanton.

Wincanton Choral Society Christmas Concert 2019

Wed 4 Dec 2019
By Benedict Critchley
Wincanton Choral Society Christmas Concert 2019

The Wincanton Choral Society Winter Concert will take place in Wincanton Sports Centre on Sunday 8th December. It'll be the choir's first concert with their outstanding new director of music, Katrine Reimers, who will ensure that this performance is very exciting!

The Marriage of Heaven and Hell: the Equilibrium of Good and Evil

Wed 20 Nov 2019
By Alice Glover
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell: the Equilibrium of Good and Evil

Highly esteemed Wincanton-based poet and playwright Steve McAuliffe premiered his latest radio play, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, in Wincanton Town Hall in August. Alice Glover reviews the performance.

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