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The World's Biggest Coffee Morning

Fri 28 Sep 2012
By John Smith
The World's Biggest Coffee Morning

The coffee morning is part of our British heritage. But would you like to be part of the World's Biggest Coffee Morning? On Thursday 4th October Wincanton Baptist Church takes part in this amazing event, held at venues around the country.

Preview Charity Fashion Show at Wincanton Town Hall

Sun 23 Sep 2012
By Anna Cuff
Preview Charity Fashion Show at Wincanton Town Hall

Special guest compere Mrs Finn Kennedy flying in from France, four professional models and lots of bubbly is a great recipe for Preview's glamorous, exciting fashion show on Tuesday 2nd October at Wincanton Town Hall.

Fundraising Success for Himalyan Trek

Thu 16 Aug 2012
By Merlin Poynter
Fundraising Success for Himalyan Trek

A fundraising Silent Auction/Raffle at Divine Wines on 27th July 2012 was a resounding success. The proceeds are for St Margaret's Hospice and were for popular local wine shop owner, Jenny Holt, to raise further funds with her Himalaya Trek.

Help for Heroes Concert Survives the Rain

Tue 24 Jul 2012
By John Baxter
Help for Heroes Concert Survives the Rain

Despite the relentless rain the Pilgrim Singers' Concert in aid of Help for Heroes raised over £1,000 at their concert at The Dogs.

Charity Classic Car Show Raises £1,000 for Air Ambulance

Wed 18 Jul 2012
By Mandy Forsey
Charity Classic Car Show Raises £1,000 for Air Ambulance

SK8PIPEDREAM's Classic & Vintage Car Show at Ven House in Milborne Port on 1st July 2012 was attended by over 400 people and raised £1,000 for Somerset Air Ambulance.

Silent Auction for a Himalayan Trek

Mon 16 Jul 2012
By Merlin Poynter
Silent Auction for a Himalayan Trek

Jenny Holt of Divine Wines needs your support to raise funds for St Margaret's Hospice. Call in to Divine Wines and put a bid down for one of the many items in the Silent Auction.

Change of Gear for Cycling Dentist

Thu 31 May 2012
By Kate Jamieson
Change of Gear for Cycling Dentist

Wincanton dentist Geoff Worrall is taking part in the 100k Night Rider bike ride around London to raise money for Arthritis Research UK on the 9th of June 2012. This will be Geoff's third fund-raising bike ride for the charity.

Fashion Show raises £1,000 for St Margaret's Hospice

Sat 31 Mar 2012
By Sue Medlicott
Fashion Show raises £1,000 for St Margaret's Hospice

Volunteers at the St Margaret's clothes shop in Wincanton added modelling and event fundraising to their CVs last week and also helped to raise £1,000 for the local charity.

Don't Miss the St Margaret's Hospice Charity Fashion Show

Mon 12 Mar 2012
By Sue Medlicott
Don't Miss the St Margaret's Hospice Charity Fashion Show

There is a wonderful shop in Wincanton where you can refresh your Spring / Summer wardrobe at very reasonable cost. Yes, it is St Margaret's charity shop and their fashion show is coming to Memorial Hall on Friday 16th March!

Women's Domestic Violence Refuge Launches Local Appeal

Thu 8 Dec 2011
By Christine Dean
Women's Domestic Violence Refuge Launches Local Appeal

Can you spare a few items to bring some festive cheer to women and children who will be spending this Christmas at a domestic violence refuge? Local collection points will accept your donations from now until Christmas and beyond.

hft (Home Farm Trust) Annual Christmas Fair

Wed 23 Nov 2011
By Veronica Goodenough
hft (Home Farm Trust) Annual Christmas Fair

Come and shop at our wonderful stalls at the HFT Christmas Fair this Saturday, 26 November at the Memorial Hall 10.00am - 1.30pm.

Walkabout in Castle Cary for Children's Hospices on 1st May

Thu 28 Apr 2011
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Walkabout in Castle Cary for Children's Hospices on 1st May

Why not go for a walk around Castle Cary on Sunday, 1st May to help support Children's Hospices in the South West?

Volunteer IT Tutors Sought

Mon 21 Feb 2011
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Volunteer IT Tutors Sought

Our registered charity has already given free IT lessons to a dozen housebound people in and around Wincanton. If you are looking for a rewarding voluntary activity that you can do locally for just one or two hours a week we would like to hear from you.

From Horsington to Kilimanjaro - For the British Heart Foundation

Fri 28 Jan 2011
By John Baxter
From Horsington to Kilimanjaro - For the British Heart Foundation

Two determined women, Artist Penny Moorcraft and Specialist Cardiac Rehab nurse Andrea Podmore will soon be setting off to trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.

We Need You. Volunteers Desperately Needed During Bad Weather

Sun 16 Jan 2011
By Rebecca Thurgood
We Need You. Volunteers Desperately Needed During Bad Weather

Could you offer a few hours a year (yes a year!), to help the elderly members of our community during periods of bad weather?

Defiant Octavia Sets Big Target for Charity Drive

Wed 1 Dec 2010
By Western Gazette
Defiant Octavia Sets Big Target for Charity Drive

A wheelchair-bound schoolgirl is planning to overcome the limitations of her debilitating condition to raise £1 million for charity. Octavia Woodward, 13, of Charlton Musgrove, suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a condition characterised by chronic weakness of the muscles, but plans to drive a pony trap 100 miles from Windsor to her home.

Art Show Success

Mon 29 Nov 2010
By Rebecca Thurgood
Art Show Success

Thanks to everyone who contributed in some way to the Art Exhibition and Craft Show earlier this month in aid of the Wincanton Live At Home Scheme.

From Wincanton to Peru - Rachel's Story

Fri 19 Nov 2010
By Rachel Elliston
From Wincanton to Peru - Rachel's Story

Former King Arthur's student Rachel (nee Smith) and her husband Dr Paul Elliston have ended up working for a children's charity two miles high in the Peruvian Andes. This is her story.

Parkinson's Group Have Their First Meeting

Mon 8 Nov 2010
By Stephen Beech
Parkinson's Group Have Their First Meeting

The Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group meet for a great tea and to get organised in the Wincanton War Memorial Hall Sun Lounge.

Art Helps Hearts!

Wed 3 Nov 2010
By Penny Moorcraft
Art Helps Hearts!

Charity Art Auction at The Half Moon Inn, Horsington on Friday 12th November at 8.00pm, with viewing from 12.00 - 3pm and from 6.00pm onwards in aid of The British Heart Foundation.

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