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Wincanton Freemasons welcome you to an Open Day
Are you are interested in social history, your own heritage, the charities supported by local Masons or learning more about Freemasonry in general? Then the Lodge of Science No. 437 is very much looking forward to welcoming you into their Lodge.
Old Faithful 75th anniversary service of commemoration
Wincanton Royal British Legion will be honouring the sacrifice made by the crew of “Old Faithful” with a Service of Commemoration on Sunday 23rd June at 3pm (assembly 2:45pm) at the War Memorial in the grounds of the Memorial Hall.
Wincanton Library has been a hive of activity this year, with more to come
Wincanton's fantastic library continues to prove its worth despite modern trends. These are some of the events and activities that have been going on over the last couple of months, and some that are coming up soon.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for April & May 2019
An update on the planning of the Old Faithful 75th anniversary ceremony, details of 2019's AGM, Armed Forces Day 2019, D-Day Commemorations 2019, monthly coach trips and the branch donation to Dunkirk Memorial House.
Wincanton Book Festival 2019
The very first Wincanton Book Festival will take place tomorrow, Saturday 9th March 2019, in Wincanton Library, as well as various High Street shops and venues. Local authors will be available to talk about their books, and their writing experiences.
Lost cat: have you seen Tosca?
Our lovely boy Tosca has been missing for a few months and we are desperate to find him and bring him home. He popped out for his usual quick evening stroll in Saunters Close and sadly never returned. He is very wary of people and probably hiding somewhere.
Carrington House welcomes green-fingered volunteers
Staff and residents at Carrington House have big plans to transform their garden and are appealing for green-fingered volunteers. They want to open their gardens to the general public whilst raising money for St Margaret’s Hospice.
Discover local volunteering opportunities at a FREE community workshop
Spark Somerset is hosting a free Community Connector volunteering workshop at The Balsam Centre in Wincanton next month. Meet local volunteers, find volunteering opportunities in the area, and discover useful resources.
Huge volunteer turnout for C.A.T.C.H.'s litter pick last weekend
On Sunday 27th January 2019, C.A.T.C.H. held a public litter pick along the River Cale in Wincanton, its first of the new year. Over 30 people turned up, the group's largest haul ever!
Carrington House rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission
Staff and residents at Carrington House are celebrating following the results of their recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. The Wincanton care home was awarded a ‘Good’ rating overall by the inspectorate for social care.
Where to recycle your Christmas tree this year
South Somerset District Council will be providing Christmas tree recycling collection stations again this year. If you don't live in Wincanton you may find there's a station in your village that'll be easier to reach.
Christmas 2018 waste collection schedule changes
With Christmas almost upon us, Somerset Waste Partnership has provided details of the scheduling changes to their kerbside waste and recycling collections services.
Volunteers save Castle Cary Library
Castle Cary Library was due to close on 31st March 2019 as a result of County Council cost savings, but a group of volunteers is setting up a Community Library to keep it going.
The Poppy of Honour WWI memorial has been damaged
The Poppy of Honour 2018 WWI memorial recently unveiled in Cale Park, Wincanton, has been damaged. The steel structure is double-glazed on both sides, and the two panes on one side have been fractured.
Wincanton Library bucks the trend
It's no surprise that use of Somerset's libraries has been dwindling over recent years, but you may be pleasantly surprised to hear that Wincanton's Library has been proving its worth of late, with a visitor boost during the first half of this year, perhaps due to all the activities for kids that have been going on.
The Poppy of Honour will be unveiled in Wincanton this Saturday
On Saturday 6th October, the Poppy of Honour will be unveiled during a ceremony in Cale Park, Wincanton. The event begins at the Wincanton War Memorial Hall with a parade marching down to Cale Park where the unveiling ceremony will take place.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for September & October 2018
Plans to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the 'Old Faithful' crash, an update to this year's Remembrance Sunday service, Wincanton boy sailor of the Royal Navy, Pedal to Paris 2018 and the Poppy of Honour launch.
deafPLUS is coming back to The Balsam Centre this month
Many people experience hearing loss and struggle to adapt to the changes it can make to their lives. deafPLUS is coming to us later this month to demonstrate equipment that might help, and offer free and impartial advice.
Compton Castle is opening its gardens again in aid of The Balsam Centre
Another chance to see the lovely gardens and heart-shaped lake of Compton Castle is coming up later this month. Bill and Jane Hopkins are donating all the money raised to The Balsam Centre.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for June & July 2018
This issue includes a tribute to Dora Hibberd, details of the Festival of Remembrance 2018, this year's Old Faithful memorial and Armed Forces Day 2018, and some local military connections.
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