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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!

Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk - A Seasonal Look at British Wildlife

Fri 30 Nov 2012
By Caroline Rathbone
Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk - A Seasonal Look at British Wildlife

On Tuesday 4th December the Somerset Wildlife Trust is giving a talk entitled 'British Wildlife in Autumn and Winter' at Caryford Hall, Ansford. The talk is a seasonal look at British wildlife with photographer and wildlife writer David Kjaer.

Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar - 1st December 2012

Tue 27 Nov 2012
By Arthur Pickup
Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar - 1st December 2012

The 1st Wincanton Scouts Group is holding their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 1st December. So just pop along to the Wincanton Memorial Hall at 10.00am for a quiet coffee and a biscuit, and browse around our many stalls.

T'was the Night Before Hogswatch…

Thu 22 Nov 2012
By Reb Voyce
T'was the Night Before Hogswatch…

This weekend fans of Terry Pratchett descend on Wincanton High Street for the Discworld Emporium's Hogswatch celebrations on the tenth anniversary of the official twinning between Wincanton and Ankh-Morpork. Join in the fun and celebrate our town's unique literary link.

Hft (Home Farm Trust) Christmas Fair - Saturday 24th November 2012

Tue 20 Nov 2012
By Janet Laurence
Hft (Home Farm Trust) Christmas Fair - Saturday 24th November 2012

The annual hft Christmas Fair takes place at Wincanton Memorial Hall, 10.00am to 1.30pm. Come and shop at our wonderful stalls including our famous delicatessen, cakes and children's toys and clothes, and help this charity support people with learning disabilities.

A Taste of France on a November Evening

Mon 19 Nov 2012
By Emma Harrison
A Taste of France on a November Evening

Join the Friends of King Arthur's Community School on Thursday 22nd November at 7.00pm for an evening of cheese, wine and dessert and enjoy the film 'A Good Year' starring Russell Crowe.

Local Fireworks Displays 2012 VIDEO

Mon 5 Nov 2012
By John Smith
Local Fireworks Displays 2012 <small style='color: red;'>VIDEO</small>

Many of the big fireworks displays went off this past weekend, including one at Sherborne Castle on Saturday. But Fireworks Night is in fact tonight, 5th November. So where are the smaller local displays happening this year?

It's on! Christmas Extravaganza, Friday 7th December 2012

Tue 30 Oct 2012
By John Smith
It's on! Christmas Extravaganza, Friday 7th December 2012

Wincanton Businesses Together is delighted to announce that the 2012 Extravaganza will take place on Friday 7th December. Preparations are well underway and all things being well it will be another great event.

Screen Bites 2012 Visiting North Cadbury on 2nd November

Fri 26 Oct 2012
By Dave Smith
Screen Bites 2012 Visiting North Cadbury on 2nd November

The ever-popular Screen Bites Food Film Festival is underway this October, and this year it’s coming to North Cadbury on Friday 2nd November, with local food producers set to exhibit before the feature film ‘The Last Holiday’ is screened.

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