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Lynne Franks & The Balsam Centre launch free enterprise programme for Wincanton women

Wed 7 Feb 2024
By Karen Brazier
Lynne Franks & The Balsam Centre launch free enterprise programme for Wincanton women

Wincanton women who want to start their own business are being offered the opportunity of attending a free women’s enterprise programme led by sustainable entrepreneur and legendary PR guru Lynne Franks.

The Chat Cafe at the Balsam Centre

Sun 4 Dec 2022
By Megan Bliss
The Chat Cafe at the Balsam Centre

The brand new Chat Cafe started at the Balsam Centre last month, resulting from the Good Stuff project's public consultation earlier in the year. Every other Monday it provides an opportunity to come together and socialise in a warm, friendly, low-pressure environment.

The Balsam Centre announces Lottery-funded ‘Good Stuff’ project

Fri 1 Jul 2022
By Rosy Ashley
The Balsam Centre announces Lottery-funded ‘Good Stuff’ project

The Balsam Centre is pleased to announce that it has been awarded four year’s funding from The National Lottery Community Fund for an exciting new Wincanton-based project: Good Stuff.

Wincanton Men's Shed can be a pillar of mental health

Fri 1 Jul 2022
By Sue Crisfield
Wincanton Men's Shed can be a pillar of mental health

Sometimes men’s sheds provide a great space for men to get together, doing and making something practical and finding companionship. Wincanton Shed is based at the Balsam Centre and meets several times per week.

The Balsam Centre is resuming Stourhead buggy and sling walks

Mon 23 May 2022
By The Balsam Centre
The Balsam Centre is resuming Stourhead buggy and sling walks

The Balsam Centre is delighted to announce that our Stourhead buggy and sling walks are starting again, for parents and carers with children under five years of age. Due to popular demand there's now a booking system!

The new Opportunities Hub at the Balsam Centre offers free support to find work

Fri 18 Mar 2022
By South Somerset District Council
The new Opportunities Hub at the Balsam Centre offers free support to find work

SSDC has opened three dedicated employment and skills hubs that offer free tailored support to all South Somerset residents aged 16+. Known as ‘Opportunities Hubs’ they are based in Chard and Yeovil Libraries and Wincanton’s Balsam Centre.

Message from the Mayor #3 - Celebrating the Balsam Centre

Sat 30 May 2020
By Sue Shelbourn-Barrow
Message from the Mayor #3 - Celebrating the Balsam Centre

This week, the Mayor is celebrating the Balsam Centre; another of the key components of Wincanton's support for the vulnerable, and a hub from which an army of volunteers is being coordinated to deliver shopping, prescriptions and more to those who can't leave their own houses.

The Winter Fair at the Racecourse - supporting The Balsam Centre

Fri 1 Nov 2019
By Annette Yoosefinejad
The Winter Fair at the Racecourse - supporting The Balsam Centre

It's time again for the delightful Winter Fair, this year to be held at Wincanton Racecourse and raising money for The Balsam Centre. Everything is donated, so all the money goes to charity.

Come for a Tree Walk and Talk in Wincanton

Thu 3 Oct 2019
By Jonathan Astill
Come for a Tree Walk and Talk in Wincanton

Come for an autumn tree walk and talk in the centre of Wincanton, on Saturday 5th October, and learn all about the trees where you live. Local arboriculturalist Jonathan Astill will be your guide, and gives his time in support of the Balsam Centre.

Discover local volunteering opportunities at a FREE community workshop

Mon 11 Feb 2019
By Dave Smith
Discover local volunteering opportunities at a FREE community workshop

Spark Somerset is hosting a free Community Connector volunteering workshop at The Balsam Centre in Wincanton next month. Meet local volunteers, find volunteering opportunities in the area, and discover useful resources.

deafPLUS is coming back to The Balsam Centre this month

Wed 4 Jul 2018
By Annette Yoosefinejad
deafPLUS is coming back to The Balsam Centre this month

Many people experience hearing loss and struggle to adapt to the changes it can make to their lives. deafPLUS is coming to us later this month to demonstrate equipment that might help, and offer free and impartial advice.

Compton Castle is opening its gardens again in aid of The Balsam Centre

Tue 12 Jun 2018
By Annette Yoosefinejad
Compton Castle is opening its gardens again in aid of The Balsam Centre

Another chance to see the lovely gardens and heart-shaped lake of Compton Castle is coming up later this month. Bill and Jane Hopkins are donating all the money raised to The Balsam Centre.

HRH The Countess of Wessex visited the Balsam Centre last week!

Wed 8 Nov 2017
By Sue Place
HRH The Countess of Wessex visited the Balsam Centre last week!

The Balsam Centre in Wincanton proudly welcomed Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex on her official visit on Wednesday 1st November.

What's on at the Balsam Centre for 11 – 16 year olds?

Mon 21 Nov 2016
By Annette Yoosefinejad
What's on at the Balsam Centre for 11 – 16 year olds?

The Balsam Centre in Wincanton is running new activities for local young people, including a weekly Youth Café and some exciting workshops. Fancy being in a Christmas video? Read on for more details.

PPG Health Promotion Evening on Wednesday 7th March

Wed 2 Mar 2016
By Nigel Engert
PPG Health Promotion Evening on Wednesday 7th March

Wincanton Health Centre Patient Participation Group (PPG) in association with Health Centre staff have organised a Health Promotion Evening at the Balsam Centre from 7.00-9.00pm on Wednesday 9th March. All welcome!

Big Balsam Quiz at The Nog Inn – Thursday 25th February

Thu 18 Feb 2016
By Abbie Castle
Big Balsam Quiz at The Nog Inn – Thursday 25th February

Wincanton Marathon Man, Berry Bernsen, is holding a Quiz Night at the Nog Inn to help him reach his £1,500 fundraising target. Book a table with friends to make a night of it. Entry includes a bowl of chilli!

Save it! Energy, Water & Money Event at the Balsam Centre

Wed 27 Jan 2016
By John Wilcott
Save it! Energy, Water & Money Event at the Balsam Centre

WISH (Warmer Improved Somerset Homes), Wessex Water and South Somerset Council are holding a Save it! Energy, Water and Money event at the Balsam Centre in Wincanton on Tuesday 1st March between 12.30pm and 3.30pm.

Feel Better with a Book at The Balsam Centre

Fri 11 Sep 2015
By Samantha Weaver
Feel Better with a Book at The Balsam Centre

Looking to enjoy a good read and meet new people? In need of a boost now that summer’s over? A new weekly reading group, encouraging the local community to connect through great literature, is beginning at The Balsam Centre this week.

Digital Photography Course at The Balsam Centre

Mon 7 Sep 2015
By Annette Yoosefinejad
Digital Photography Course at The Balsam Centre

Wincanton Camera Club is returning to run a Digital Photography Course at The Balsam Centre, on Saturday 12th September. This was a very popular course so we’ve asked the Camera Club to come back and run another.

Free Skills Workshops for Anyone Working 16 Hours or Less

Tue 7 Apr 2015
By Annette Yoosefinejad
Free Skills Workshops for Anyone Working 16 Hours or Less

The Balsam Centre is running a Jewellery Workshop and an Ebay workshop as part of their new Skills Workshops, aimed at people who are not working or working 16 hours or less.

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