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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.

Grand Summer Fair in Cucklington

Wed 26 Jun 2013
By Brian Trueman
Grand Summer Fair in Cucklington

Arthur Morison Hall in Cucklington is hosting its annual Summer Fair and fun dog show on Saturday 29thJune. This annual event is always great fun for all, including children. Come along and enjoy this great afternoon out, even if it's raining - we have a large village hall!

Talk in St Johns Church, Horsington: "Jerusalem & Palestine"

Thu 9 May 2013
By Jane Jones
Talk in St Johns Church, Horsington: "Jerusalem & Palestine"

Sir Anthony Goodenough will talk on Jerusalem and Palestine and the work of the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital in St John's Church, Horsington on Friday 24th May at 7.30pm.

Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk: 'The Hunt for the Stourhead Dormouse'

Mon 22 Apr 2013
By Caroline Rathbone
Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk: 'The Hunt for the Stourhead Dormouse'

The Somerset Wildlife Trust South East Area Group's final illustrated talk of the season takes place on Tuesday 7 May at Caryford Hall, Ansford. Come and learn about the dormouse and the hunt for these enchanting creatures at Stourhead.

General Sir Richard McCreery - The Last Great Cavalryman

Tue 5 Mar 2013
By Jane Jones
General Sir Richard McCreery - The Last Great Cavalryman

Author Richard Mead will talk about his book "Cavalry General", describing the distinguished military career of General Sir Richard McCreery. The talk takes place at St John's Church, Horsington, on Sunday 10th March.

Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk: Wildlife Highlights in Botswana

Sat 2 Mar 2013
By Caroline Rathbone
Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk: Wildlife Highlights in Botswana

The Somerset Wildlife Trust's South East Area Group is holding its next illustrated talk on Tuesday 5th March. The subject is 'Wildlife Highlights in Botswana' by Stephanie Tyler and will take place at Caryford Community Hall.

Photos of Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2012 UPDATED

Wed 26 Dec 2012
By Dave Smith
Photos of Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2012 <small style='color: red;'>UPDATED</small>

Photos and write up of 2012's Christmas Extravaganza, an amazing night with a mix of shopping, carols, music and dance. Add your own photos to the gallery by sending them to the Editor.

Brue Valley Rotary Club Will Be Wassailing Again!

Mon 17 Dec 2012
By Penny Underwood
Brue Valley Rotary Club Will Be Wassailing Again!

Join the Brue Valley Rotary Club at the Stags Head Yarlington on Tuesday 17th January for another evening of Wassailing! There's music and dance with Jubilee Morris Men and the traditional Wassail ceremony. It's free and all are welcome.

The Big Night! Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza - Friday 7th December

Wed 5 Dec 2012
By John Smith
The Big Night! Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza - Friday 7th December

All the hard work and planning culminates in an evening of fun and shopping this Friday evening, 7th December. Read on for a run-down of the evening and a link to the 'What’s On' leaflet!

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