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The new Opportunities Hub at the Balsam Centre offers free support to find work
SSDC has opened three dedicated employment and skills hubs that offer free tailored support to all South Somerset residents aged 16+. Known as ‘Opportunities Hubs’ they are based in Chard and Yeovil Libraries and Wincanton’s Balsam Centre.
Figure of speech: ventriloquist’s dummy finds his voice at the Repair Cafe
Ever since Wincanton's Repair Cafe began, one particular item has got everybody talking! An 87-year-old ventriloquist’s dummy who goes by the name of Hon. Kenneth Tollington. The next Cafe is on Saturday 22nd January.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for December 2021
A report on Remembrance 2021 services and parade, an article about Wincanton’s youngest serving casualty of the Second World War, and a message from Wincanton Poppy Appeal organiser, Dawn Old.
Wincanton Remembers 2021
On Sunday 14th November, a parade, starting from the Memorial Hall and led by the Wincanton Silver Band, will walk down the High Street to the Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul, followed by a one-hour Service of Remembrance.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for November 2021
Congratulations to Tony Goddard on the presentation of his RBL Gold Badge, details of the Remembrance parade and service on Sunday 14th November, Poppy Appeal 2021, pre-Christmas trip, and pre-Christmas lunch.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for September & October 2021
Branch President Tony Goddard has given notification of his retirement and has been awarded the RBL Gold Badge in recognition of his work over many years, a very kind donation to the Wincanton Branch, details of this year's AGM, and a letter from the Queen!
Tributes are paid to former South Somerset District Council Leader Tim Carroll
Tributes have been paid to former Wincanton Ward representative and South Somerset District Council Leader Tim Carroll who has passed away following a long illness.
Think hard before you discard! Get it mended at the Repair Café
Wincanton's Repair Café is back again this weekend, so get ready to take advantage of the expertise and generosity of local fixperts, and save your favourite things from landfill.
Don’t ditch it, fix it! A Repair Café is the antidote to our throw-away culture
Wincanton's Repair Café, starting on Saturday 26th June in eco empire Cole’s Yard, is a neighbourhood initiative that advocates repair and re-use instead of throwing things out.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for May & June 2021
Wincanton branch commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Royal British Legion, Wincanton during the Second World War, Old Faithful, Dunkirk Memorial House and the Passchendaele tree.
Apply to Co-op's Local Community Fund before the end of May!
Co-op's annual Local Community Fund is open to applications on behalf of community projects until Sunday 30th May 2021, and has yet to receive a single application from Wincanton! Let's make stuff happen, people!
1st Wincanton Scout Group Needs Your Help
The 1st Wincanton Scout Group covers Wincanton and the neighbouring villages. Over the past few years a number of key volunteers have stepped away. For the Group to continue to flourish we really need new volunteers to come forward and help us run it.
Wincanton Library is open again! Sort of...
You may have noticed as you walk down Carrington Way that the Library is open again! It is opening in phases. On 3rd August it opened its doors, but it is not quite the same gloriously free space it used to be!
Volunteer to reduce landfill at Repair Café Wincanton
Repair Café Wincanton is a neighbourhood initiative that promotes repair as an alternative to throwing things out. Locals can bring broken items to fix with the help of voluntary repairers. The Café could use more handy volunteers in the area. Join us!
Message from the Mayor #3 - Celebrating the Balsam Centre
This week, the Mayor is celebrating the Balsam Centre; another of the key components of Wincanton's support for the vulnerable, and a hub from which an army of volunteers is being coordinated to deliver shopping, prescriptions and more to those who can't leave their own houses.
Message from the Mayor #2 - Celebrating Wincanton Live at Home
The Wincanton Live at Home scheme began in 1997 and now supports around 170 local residents with an average age of 88, providing an invaluable safety net for the vulnerable during lockdown, with unstinting support from about 40 volunteers.
The Wincanton 75 Stay at Home Street Party
It's VE Day this Friday, and a lot of effort has gone into organising a Wincanton event that observes advice on dealing with the current situation. Everyone is invited to host a concurrent 'Wincanton 75 Stay at Home' street party in their own garden to celebrate.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for February & March 2020
Early notification of the 75th Anniversary VE Day celebration in Wincanton, details of a planned CAT Bus trip to Cardiff in April, an update about the new-style coffee mornings at The Dolphin, and an account of Remembrance Day in the Gambia.
What's on at Wincanton Library in March
Here's a list of all the stuff going on at Wincanton Library throughout March 2020, including Wincanton Book Festival on Saturday 7th. There's plenty going on for all ages, including Lego Club, shared reading, poetry and computer tutorials. Booking may be required (no pun intended)!
Planning the future of Wincanton: Round 2
On Tuesday 21st January, the Wincanton For the Future working group will assemble for its second meeting to further develop the Town Council’s plan for the future of the town. Everyone is most welcome, so if you have ideas for the town, come and share!
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