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WW1 Heritage Day on 5th July – Sketches of Wartime Wincanton

Tue 17 Jun 2014
By Sophie Bellars and John Baxter
WW1 Heritage Day on 5th July – Sketches of Wartime Wincanton

On Saturday 5th July Wincanton will hold a World War One Heritage and Arts project. There will be lots of displays and activities taking place in the Balsam Centre, the Library and the Museum.

Sunny Duck Races Bring Wincanton Community Together & Raises £500 VIDEO

Mon 9 Jun 2014
By Mandy Cochrane
Sunny Duck Races Bring Wincanton Community Together & Raises £500 <small style='color: red;'>VIDEO</small>

A wonderful sunny afternoon brought out droves of Wincanton families to enjoy the Duck Races at the Recreation Ground on Sunday 18th May, an annual fundraising event organised by the PTFA of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School.

Talk on European Union in St John's Church, Horsington

Fri 23 May 2014
By Jane Jones
Talk on European Union in St John's Church, Horsington

Roland Rudd is Chairman of Business for New Europe. He will give a talk at St John’s Church, Horsington on Friday 6th June 2014. This will give us an opportunity to learn more about the mystery which is the European Union!

Famous Open Gardens and Specialist Plant Sale at Yarlington House

Tue 6 May 2014
By Amanda Ellingworth
Famous Open Gardens and Specialist Plant Sale at Yarlington House

Count and Countess De Salis are opening their delightful manor house gardens at Yarlington House for the famous specialist plant sale. Saturday 17th May. Every discerning gardener will find it a great day out.

BatcombeLive Mini Festival 8th – 11th May

Mon 5 May 2014
By Joanna Webber
BatcombeLive Mini Festival 8th – 11th May

Over this long weekend in May, BatcombeLive, has arranged four varied evening events to appeal to a wide range of interests. Proceeds will be divided between the Batcombe Branch of the Royal British Legion and Care for Casualties, the Rifles Charity.

ANVIL Examines Freedom of Expression with Gill Cleverley

Tue 15 Apr 2014
By John Baxter
ANVIL Examines Freedom of Expression with Gill Cleverley

Recently Gill Cleverley, a long standing member and speaker for Amnesty International on Human Rights, led a discussion on Freedom of Expression with the ANVIL discussion group.

The Balsam Bustle Returns!

Tue 8 Apr 2014
By Annette Yoosefinejad
The Balsam Bustle Returns!

A community fun day at the Balsam Centre will be on Sunday 27th April 2014, 12.00pm to 4.00pm. Attractions for all the family, a drawing and photographic competitions and a visit by Iron Man! See you there.

Easter Bingo at Carrington House on Monday 14th April

Thu 27 Mar 2014
By Jasmine Radford
Easter Bingo at Carrington House on Monday 14th April

Carrington House (Somerset Care) is putting on an Easter Bingo on Monday 14th April to raise money for the residents' amenities fund so that the residents can go on local trips or have people to do activities in the home.

80s Disco Night in Aid of Wincanton Primary School Playground Fund

Fri 21 Mar 2014
By Lisa Woolford
80s Disco Night in Aid of Wincanton Primary School Playground Fund

Wincanton Primary School's PAFOTS Committee is holding an 80s Disco in aid of the School Playground Fund on Saturday 29th March. Everyone is welcome, so please buy your ticket soon and support your local school!

Horsington Craft and Music Festival - Saturday 5th April

Wed 19 Mar 2014
By Jane Jones
Horsington Craft and Music Festival - Saturday 5th April

The Horsington Craft and Music Festival will have craft stalls, live music and an open mic competition. There will be entertainment for the children as well. Read on for details of how to obtain tickets.

ANVIL Session Holds a Lively Discussion on Unsustainable Economics

Wed 26 Feb 2014
By John Baxter
ANVIL Session Holds a Lively Discussion on Unsustainable Economics

Meeting in the Quaker Barn, a lively ANVIL group spent an evening of challenging and interesting discussion and enjoyable socialising. Might this be something you would enjoy?

Talk by Canon Jesse Sage on his Ministry in South Africa

Mon 24 Feb 2014
By Jane Jones
Talk by Canon Jesse Sage on his Ministry in South Africa

Canon Jesse Sage was a very popular Rector in Horsington and Templecombe. He is returning to give a talk in Horsington Church on Sunday 2nd March. Join us for this talk, followed by a delicious cream tea.

Launching ANVIL – Something rather different UPDATED

Thu 23 Jan 2014
By John Baxter
Launching ANVIL – Something rather different <small style='color: red;'>UPDATED</small>

ANVIL is a structured discussion group which aims to hammer away at some of the serious issues, (ethical, political, religious, cultural, social, environmental) that face us and keep on resurfacing. Join the discussion.

Adventurer Helen Lloyd Shares Her Experiences at the Half Moon

Wed 18 Dec 2013
By Phil Bovey
Adventurer Helen Lloyd Shares Her Experiences at the Half Moon

Bestselling author and global adventurer Helen Lloyd has cycled the length of Africa unassisted, and attempts her toughest challenge yet this winter - cycling across Eastern Siberia. Helen shares her experiences on 28th December at the Half Moon Inn, Horsington.

Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2013 – Another Great Success

Mon 16 Dec 2013
By John Smith
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2013 – Another Great Success

As in previous years, many people turned out on Friday 6th December to enjoy Wincanton's annual Christmas Extravaganza, with entertainment, late night shopping and carols around the Market Square Christmas tree. View our photo gallery.

Wassailing at Yarlington - A Fun Family Evening

Mon 2 Dec 2013
By Andrew De Mora
Wassailing at Yarlington - A Fun Family Evening

Brue Valley Rotary club is again holding their Wassail event at Yarlington on the 17th January 2014. This is a well attended, free event which allows us to collect much needed funds for Wincanton Hospital and other Rotary charities.

What in the World Made Me Choose You?

Mon 18 Nov 2013
By Simon Heathcote
What in the World Made Me Choose You?

Find out the REAL reasons we choose our partners, who we are attracted to and why. Come along to Holbrook House on Monday 26th November at 7.30pm and discover the answers to troubling questions about the mystery we call love.

Christmas Extravaganza 2013 – Get it in Your Diary!

Sat 16 Nov 2013
By John Smith
Christmas Extravaganza 2013 – Get it in Your Diary!

Less than a month to go until this year's Christmas Extravaganza on Friday 6th December. Preparations are now well under way so make sure you put this event in your diary.

BearCat Collective at the Balsam Centre - Sunday 22nd September

Sun 15 Sep 2013
By Annette Yoosefinejad
BearCat Collective at the Balsam Centre - Sunday 22nd September

Roll up! Come and perform! The BearCat Collective are bringing their pop-up fete with artists and musicians for a fun family event to celebrate World Peace Day on Sunday 22nd September. Free entry.

Wincanton Community Hospital Summer Fete

Tue 9 Jul 2013
By Gill D'Arcy
Wincanton Community Hospital Summer Fete

The work of the Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital has brought many improvements to hospital buildings, medical equipment and the comfort of patients. Join them on Saturday 13th July for their Summer fete and help to raise more money for the good of the hospital.

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