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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?

Billiard Players Support Local Hospice in Tournament

Tue 30 Apr 2013
By Sue Medlicott
Billiard Players Support Local Hospice in Tournament

Billiard players from far and wide travelled to Wincanton recently to take part in a one day tournament, raising funds for St Margaret's Hospice.

Otter Nurseries Support for Wincanton Hospital Scanner Appeal

Wed 17 Apr 2013
By Richard D'Arcy
Otter Nurseries Support for Wincanton Hospital Scanner Appeal

For several weeks, raffle tickets in support of the Scanner Appeal for Wincanton Community Hospital have been available at a local garden centre. Read on to find out the winning name of the giant fluffy duck and the amount raised.

Race Night for Wincanton Community Hospital - Tally Ho, They're Off!

Mon 15 Apr 2013
By Gill D'Arcy
Race Night for Wincanton Community Hospital - Tally Ho, They're Off!

Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital have teamed up with Wincanton Town Football Club to bring a night of fun and racing at the Sports Ground Moor Lane Wincanton on Saturday 20th April.

A Thank You from the Wincanton Live at Home Scheme

Mon 14 Jan 2013
By Rebecca Thurgood
A Thank You from the Wincanton Live at Home Scheme

The Wincanton Live At Home Scheme would like to thank all the local businesses and organisations who have contributed to the success of the scheme over the last 12 months.

Brue Valley Rotary Club Raises £800 for Children in Need

Sun 16 Dec 2012
By Penny Underwood
Brue Valley Rotary Club Raises £800 for Children in Need

Brue Valley Rotary Club would like to thank all the diners and people out for a quiet drink in Wincanton, Castle Cary and Bruton on Friday 16th November, who helped us to raise over £800 for Children in Need.

Just Dance Wincanton Holds Successful Charity Danceathon

Wed 21 Nov 2012
By Lisa Woolford
Just Dance Wincanton Holds Successful Charity Danceathon

Just Dance in Wincanton, owned by Emma Cowin, recently took part in a national fundraising event for Save The Children - a five hour long sponsored Danceathon!

Hft (Home Farm Trust) Christmas Fair - Saturday 24th November 2012

Tue 20 Nov 2012
By Janet Laurence
Hft (Home Farm Trust) Christmas Fair - Saturday 24th November 2012

The annual hft Christmas Fair takes place at Wincanton Memorial Hall, 10.00am to 1.30pm. Come and shop at our wonderful stalls including our famous delicatessen, cakes and children's toys and clothes, and help this charity support people with learning disabilities.

Wincanton Primary School Steps Out for the Hospice

Tue 13 Nov 2012
By Sue Medlicott
Wincanton Primary School Steps Out for the Hospice

A sponsored walk organised by staff at the Wincanton Primary School and completed by their 270 pupils has raised over £2,000 for St Margaret's Hospice.

Bags, Belts & Beads Sale to Help Beat Cancer

Wed 7 Nov 2012
By Ros Fry
Bags, Belts & Beads Sale to Help Beat Cancer

Wincanton fundraiser Pat Cullen is helping to beat cancer by raising funds with a Bags, Belts and Beads sale in the Memorial Hall on Friday 9th November from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm.

Fashion Show Supports St Margaret's Hospice

Tue 6 Nov 2012
By Sue Medlicott
Fashion Show Supports St Margaret's Hospice

A raffle held at a Fashion Show during October raised £600 for St Margaret's Hospice. Anna Cuff and the staff of local boutique, Preview, hosted the show in Wincanton Town Hall, where over 100 local people attended the shows.

Racing in Aid of St Margaret's Hospice & Wincanton Community Hospital

Fri 26 Oct 2012
By Hannah Walker
Racing in Aid of St Margaret's Hospice & Wincanton Community Hospital

Wincanton's Charity Race Day was launched in 1997, with St Margaret's Hospice being a principal beneficiary for over a decade. Taking place this year on Sunday 28th October, the meeting hosts a marquee reception and a silent auction.

The Wrong Way Back Charity Cycle Ride 2013

Fri 19 Oct 2012
By Neil Spinney
The Wrong Way Back Charity Cycle Ride 2013

The Wrong Way Back will be carrying out their second charity cycle ride in aid of Macmillan and Help for Heroes, on Saturday 1st June to Saturday 8th June 2013. Can you help the team with sponsorship?

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