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Parish Church Roof Repair Gets Underway

Thu 14 Feb 2013
By Richard D’Arcy
Parish Church Roof Repair Gets Underway

I am sure most people cannot fail to have noticed the tent-like structure that has appeared over part of the roof of our Parish Church, St Peter & St Paul Wincanton. But what on earth is going on?

A Warm Welcome from Wincanton Methodist Church

Thu 10 Jan 2013
By Bob Jones
A Warm Welcome from Wincanton Methodist Church

Wincanton's Methodist Church is an active and outgoing church with various week-time activities. A warm welcome is assured for all-comers. Do come along and find out what we have to offer!

Baby Knits Delivered to a Good Home - At Last!

Sat 29 Dec 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Baby Knits Delivered to a Good Home - At Last!

A sponsored knit during a coffee morning at Wincanton Parish Church in March raised over £600 for church funds and resulted in many knitted baby garments, which have now been safely delivered to a good home.

Joy at Christmas - Two Carol Singing Events to Enjoy

Thu 13 Dec 2012
By Penny Ashton
Joy at Christmas - Two Carol Singing Events to Enjoy

It is easy to lose sight of the origins of Christmas. If you'd like to relax into the joy of the season, Wincanton Churches Together will be singing Christmas Carols at two locations in the coming days.

Playing Away With Charles Collingwood (The Archers' Brian Aldridge)

Mon 1 Oct 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Playing Away With Charles Collingwood (The Archers' Brian Aldridge)

As a joint fundraising venture the Parish Churches of St Michael Pen Selwood & St Peter & St Paul Wincanton, present an enthralling insight into the life of Charles Collingwood. Guiding you through his colourful personal and professional life.

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.

A New Look to Listening Ear Coffee Mornings This Autumn

Tue 4 Sep 2012
By Joyce Page
A New Look to Listening Ear Coffee Mornings This Autumn

We started the Listening Ear coffee mornings five years ago at the Baptist Church Hall in Mill Street, and now would like to tell you about our plans for this Autumn term.

Get Wincanton Singing This Sunday!

Thu 28 Jun 2012
By Penny Ashton
Get Wincanton Singing This Sunday!

Come to the Recreation Ground on Sunday 1st July at 5.30pm and join in a time of singing to celebrate the Summer - and if it does rain we will take you under cover!

Jubilee Parish Fete and Flower Festival

Tue 12 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
Jubilee Parish Fete and Flower Festival

With Wincanton Parish Church beautifully decorated with spectacular flower arrangements, and the weather coming up with a calm, warm day on Saturday the setting for a good parish Fete was perfect.

Parish Church: Jubilee Celebrations to Help Raise the Roof!

Wed 23 May 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Parish Church: Jubilee Celebrations to Help Raise the Roof!

A theme-based flower festival, fete and evening concert is to be held during the Jubilee period as part of the ongoing fundraising programme of events at Wincanton Parish Church, in support of the Roof Aid appeal and general revenue funding.

Sunday Lunch & Charity Auction

Sun 22 Apr 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Sunday Lunch & Charity Auction

As part of the Roof Aid Appeal a Sunday Lunch and Charity Auction is being held at the Holbrook House Hotel Wincanton. Come and join us for a leisurely lunch and make a bid to secure your favourite item.

Holy Week Church Services - Easter 2012

Tue 3 Apr 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Holy Week Church Services - Easter 2012

Holy week church services for St Peter and St Paul, Wincanton and St Michael’s, Pen Selwood.

Parish Church's Gift Day in support of 'Roof Aid'

Wed 21 Mar 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Parish Church's Gift Day in support of 'Roof Aid'

The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul Wincanton is holding a Gift Day on Saturday 31st March in support of the 'Roof Aid' project. An Easter Egg Hunt will take place and items from the archives will be displayed.

Parish Church Adopts Logo for Fundraising Appeal

Fri 16 Mar 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Parish Church Adopts Logo for Fundraising Appeal

The Parish Church roof of St Peter & St Paul is in urgent need of repair. The fundraising committee has adopted a logo to represent the various events organised to raise funds to preserve this community asset for future generations.

Top Up Your Wardrobe With a Bargain

Tue 13 Mar 2012
By Gill D'Arcy
Top Up Your Wardrobe With a Bargain

As part of the Roof Aid appeal the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul Wincanton is holding a Nearly New Clothes and Jumble Sale. This is an ideal opportunity to top up your wardrobe.

Join Us At Memorial Hall For Our Coffee Mornings

Thu 8 Mar 2012
By Gill D'Arcy
Join Us At Memorial Hall For Our Coffee Mornings

Regular monthly coffee mornings are held at Memorial Hall in support of funds for the church of St Peter and St Paul. Please come and join us on the second Saturday of each month for an enjoyable social occasion.

A Photographic Exhibition Records the Pope's 2010 UK Visit

Mon 13 Feb 2012
By Joanna Bentley
A Photographic Exhibition Records the Pope's 2010 UK Visit

An exhibition of stunning photographs taken during the papal visit to the United Kingdom in 2010 will be on display in the cloister at St Luke and St Teresa’s, South Street, Wincanton from Sunday 12th February.

Father Louis Gives Church History Talk at The Balsam Centre

Fri 6 Jan 2012
By John Baxter
Father Louis Gives Church History Talk at The Balsam Centre

Wincanton's Museum and History Society start their year on Friday 13th January at the Balsam Centre with a brief AGM, followed by refreshments and a talk by Father Louis Beasley-Suffolk about the History of the Catholic Church here.

Wincanton Baptist Church Carol Service 18th December

Wed 14 Dec 2011
By John Smith
Wincanton Baptist Church Carol Service 18th December

Church... boooring! Church Services... boooring! Carol Services... boooring! Why should anyone attend a Carol Service? What's the point? It's just another of those boring Christian meetings that has no benefit to my daily life. Or does it?

Christmas Tree Festival in Wincanton Parish Church

Sun 11 Dec 2011
By Gill D'Arcy
Christmas Tree Festival in Wincanton Parish Church

A new venture to raise money for the Roof Appeal is a Christmas Tree Festival in the Parish Church between 15th and 18th December. Come and see lots of beautifully decorated trees, have some refreshments and support our fundraising.

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