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Art Exhibition in the Methodist Church, Saturday 6th November
A chance to see and purchase fine art and excellent craft work at this one day exhibition in the Methodist Church. Open from 10am until 3pm. All the proceeds go to the Wincanton Live at Home Scheme and there will be a light lunch and refreshments available. Also on sale, a beautiful calendar of wild life photos by Sarah Bloodworth.
Wincanton Witch Hands out Potions in Boots
Wickedly winsome witch Charlie Lock is to be seen casting spells for Macmillan Cancer Care in Wincanton's Boots, the chemist.
Music & Mulled Wine at Haselbury Mill Nr Crewkerne
Music & Mulled Wine, Sunday 7th November 3.00pm at The Tithe Barn, Haselbury Mill, nr Crewkerne supporting St Margaret's Hospice. An afternoon of popular music from the shows, operas and operettas featuring members of Prima Voce & the Singing Studio. Tickets £10 tel 0845 3459671 (includes glass of mulled wine and mince pie).
Richard and Bryony Loader Introduce Their Tanzanian Village Project
The Ughandi ‘B’ Village Project was launched in August 2005 by Richard and Bryony Loader to bring clean water to a remote Tanzanian village. We are continuing to raise living standards within the community through funding smaller projects
Wincanton Town FC Host Game for Service Charities
Spectacular football and book signing at Wincanton Sports Ground raises £2,000 for Service Charities.
Arthritis Research Garden Party
Originally planned by Biddie Lawson, this year's Arthritis Research Garden Party was a poignant reminder and celebration of what she achieved.
Charlton Horethorne Rocks for Haiti!
Sue and Keith Gudgeon report on a successful night of Rock and Roll and their plans for an Art and Craft Exhibition and Auction in Charlton Horethorne Village Hall on 23rd October.
"Rock and Roll" Fundraiser for Haiti Orphanage
Charlton Horethorne is due to 'Rock and Roll' on Saturday 26th June to raise funds for the Maison Fortune Orphanage in Haiti.
Arthritis Research Coffee Morning Raises Impressive Amount
Meeting in the Dolphin Function Room supporters of Arthritis Research organise an enjoyable and successful coffee morning.
Finn Kennedy Back for Smash Hit Charity Fashion Show
Fresh from France, Wincanton's best known fashionista, Finn Kennedy, comperes and produces a fashion show with a team of local volunteer models to show a wide choice of clothes from St Margaret's Hospice Charity Shop in Wincanton.
National Charity Changes its Name
Arthritis Research Campaign is now called ARTHRITIS RESEARCH UK. To avoid confusion read on.
The Wincanton Live At Home Scheme
The Wincanton Live At Home Scheme is a local charity set up 11 years ago to provide safe social contact for the elderly living in Wincanton and the surrounding 5 mile area, who otherwise were lonely and isolated from the community.
Furnicare is not Coming to Wincanton
Furnicare, the South Somerset charity who collect unwanted household items and sell them at low prices to people on low incomes via their depots in Chard and Yeovil, plans had planned to open a new depot in Wincanton as soon as suitable premises can could be found.
What is the RING AND RIDE Community Accessible Transport Scheme?
We are a transport scheme using minibuses and serving the towns of Wincanton, Bruton, Castle Cary and surrounding villages. The CAT bus is available to people of all ages who live on a normal bus route but are unable to use it because they have mobility difficulties.
Arthritis Research Campaign, Wincanton Branch
ARC is the only major charity in the UK solely committed to curing arthritis. ARC fund research into the different causes and treatments of arthritis, in order to make the lives of sufferers as pain-free as possible.
St Margaret's Somerset Hospice Opens New High Street Shop
On Friday 4th September a crowd of visitors, well wishers and potential customers filled Wincanton High Street to see the Mayor of Wincanton, David Marsh, cut the ribbon to officially open the new St. Margaret's Furniture Shop.
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
Averaging 2-3 missions daily, the air ambulance provides the speediest help and transport to those in emergency need who are a long way from hospital help.
Sponsored Charity Cycle Ride
Friends and work colleagues Neil Spinney, Mark Henley & Dave Taton are currently looking for sponsors for their Charity Cycle Ride from Wincanton, Somerset to Lands End.
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