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Staff and Customers of The Studio Support the Poppy Appeal

Thu 12 Dec 2013
By Dawn Old
Staff and Customers of The Studio Support the Poppy Appeal

Congratulations to the staff and customers of The Studio, one in particular, who have raised a considerable sum for this year's British Legion Poppy Appeal.

The Beaujolais is Back!

Fri 6 Dec 2013
By John Baxter
The Beaujolais is Back!

The first bottle of 2013 Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived in Wincanton from France in the boot of Stephen's classic 1966 Mini Cooper "Nicole". The wine will now be raffled by Divine Wines to raise money for Wincanton Community Hospital.

Charity Reception Raises £700 for Harry's Hydro Appeal

Fri 29 Nov 2013
By Harriet Warburton
Charity Reception Raises £700 for Harry's Hydro Appeal

David Warburton, Parliamentary Candidate for Somerton & Frome, hosted a Charity Fundraiser for Somerset's Hydrotherapy and Sensory Centre and raised £700 for the charity Harry's Hydro Appeal.

A Jolly Beaujolais for Wincanton's Hospital

Sat 16 Nov 2013
By John Baxter
A Jolly Beaujolais for Wincanton's Hospital

Gazette journalist Stephen Davy-Osborne with co-driver Bryan Scant will soon set off on a daring 1,700 mile round trip to France to collect a bottle of this year's harvest of Beaujolais Nouveau to be raffled for Wincanton Hospital.

The Best of Brue Valley – Charity Concert at Ansford Academy UPDATED

Mon 11 Nov 2013
By Andrew De Mora
The Best of Brue Valley – Charity Concert at Ansford Academy <span style='color: red;'>UPDATED</span>

Ansford Academy has kindly provided the venue for a fund-raising Concert organised by Brue Valley Rotary Club to help a new project to support young adults who have grown up in Bulgarian Children’s Homes.

Horsington to Stage Golf "Open" for Church Roof

Mon 4 Nov 2013
By Richard Gaunt
Horsington to Stage Golf "Open" for Church Roof

The first ever "Horsington Open" will be played at Henstridge Golf Club on Monday 11th November. The 9-hole charity competition is in aid of the Horsington Parish Church roof fund, and is open to all comers. Ladies and non-handicappers are welcome.

Yarlington House Hosting Reception in aid of Harry's Hydro Appeal

Mon 4 Nov 2013
By David Warburton
Yarlington House Hosting Reception in aid of Harry's Hydro Appeal

On Saturday 9th November at 6.00pm, David Warburton is hosting a reception in aid of Harry's Hydro Appeal. The event will be held at Yarlington House, near Wincanton, by kind permission of Countess de Salis and tickets cost £10.00.

Nigel's Cycling Saga

Thu 31 Oct 2013
By John Baxter
Nigel's Cycling Saga

Despite painful injuries incurred during training, Nigel MacCormack was not to be thwarted from taking part in an eventful Paris to London Centenary Cycle Challenge to raise funds for his chosen Charity, Clic Sargent.

Tanzanian Project Hopes to Build Dispensary

Tue 29 Oct 2013
By Bryony Loader
Tanzanian Project Hopes to Build Dispensary

Bryony and Richard Loader, who live in Wincanton, are co-founders of Ughandi B Village Project, set up in 2005 to supply boreholes to this remote Tanzanian village. Find out what we have achieved and what is hoped for the future.

Poppy Appeal 2013 Hosted by Wincanton Silver Band

Sat 26 Oct 2013
By Arthur Pickup
Poppy Appeal 2013 Hosted by Wincanton Silver Band

Wincanton Royal British Legion will launch Poppy Appeal 2013 with a concert given by Wincanton Silver Band at Wincanton Memorial Hall on Saturday 26th October, starting at 7.30pm.

Balsam House Raises Over £1,200 for St Margaret's Hospice

Tue 15 Oct 2013
By Daisymae Hart
Balsam House Raises Over £1,200 for St Margaret's Hospice

180 local people turned up to the Open Day at Balsam House on Sunday 15th September, raising £1,281 for St Margaret's Hospice. Visitors enjoyed finding out what had been going on behind the wall for the past four years.

Come for Coffee – It's for Macmillan

Wed 2 Oct 2013
By John Smith
Come for Coffee – It's for Macmillan

Last year's big fundraiser by Macmillan aimed to be the biggest coffee morning in the world. This year the message is simply, "Come for Coffee – it's for Macmillan". Thursday 3rd October at Wincanton Baptist Church Hall.

Macmillan Coffee Morning 21st September in Cucklington Village Hall

Fri 6 Sep 2013
By Claire Vincent
Macmillan Coffee Morning 21st September in Cucklington Village Hall

Macmillan coffee mornings are being held throughout Britain during September. They are taking place to raise money as well as awareness for this vital service. Join our coffee morning, at the Arthur Morison Hall in Cucklington, on Saturday 21st September.

Balsam House and Garden Open Day

Wed 4 Sep 2013
By Sue Medlicott
Balsam House and Garden Open Day

On Sunday 15th September local people are invited to "peak behind the walls" of Balsam House in Wincanton, in an unusual fundraising event which will support St Margaret’s Hospice.

Garden Party in Support of Wincanton Community Hospital

Tue 3 Sep 2013
By Richard D'Arcy
Garden Party in Support of Wincanton Community Hospital

A Garden Party is being held by the Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital on Friday 13th September at the Otter Garden Centre as part of their continual fundraising programme.

Country House Car Boot Sale in Aid of Somerset Sight

Fri 30 Aug 2013
By Saskia Pearlstone
Country House Car Boot Sale in Aid of Somerset Sight

Count and Countess Charles de Salis are having a Car Boot Sale at Yarlington House, on Sunday 8th September. All the profits will go to Somerset Sight of which Count Charles was President for many years.

100 Mile Sponsored Charity Cycle Ride UPDATED

Thu 1 Aug 2013
By Richard D'Arcy
100 Mile Sponsored Charity Cycle Ride <small style='color: red;'>UPDATED</small>

Steven D'Arcy, born and raised in Wincanton, is undertaking a 100 mile cycle ride on the Olympic 2012 route, to raise money for charity.

Support Nigel MacCormack’s Ride for Children with Leukaemia

Tue 16 Jul 2013
By John Baxter
Support Nigel MacCormack’s Ride for Children with Leukaemia

When next you pop into Wincanton Post Office, support Nigel as he cycles from Paris to London to raise money to help children with leukaemia.

Wincanton Football Youngsters Need Support for Sponsored Walk

Sat 8 Jun 2013
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Football Youngsters Need Support for Sponsored Walk

On Saturday 22nd June, members of Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) are taking part in a sponsored walk to raise money for the purchase of an Automated Electronic Defibrillator.

Raffle Prizes Wanted: Help for Heroes & Macmillan Charity Event

Tue 7 May 2013
By Neil Spinney
Raffle Prizes Wanted: Help for Heroes & Macmillan Charity Event

The Wrong Way Back team starts their second charity cycle ride for Macmillan and Help for Heroes in less than six weeks. More fundraising is planned for 8th June, the day they get back. Can you donate a raffle prize?

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