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Route 60 Plus Road Show for Older Drivers

Thu 5 Jan 2012
By Somerset Road Safety
Route 60 Plus Road Show for Older Drivers

Helping older drivers to drive safely and for longer at the Route 60 Plus Road Show, presented by the Somerset Road Safety team at Wincanton Memorial Hall, on Wednesday 11th January 2012 from 10:00 am to 1.00pm.

Hogswatch Weekend - The Discworld Christmas!

Wed 21 Dec 2011
By Periwinkle (aka Mandy Eldred-Tyler)
Hogswatch Weekend - The Discworld Christmas!

Once a year fans of Discworld come from afar to celebrate Hogswatch Weekend - our version of Christmas! The last week of November was no exception, when Wincanton buzzed with many strange sights, all in the name of charity and fun.

Wincanton's Best Extravaganza! See the Pictures, Read All About It - NEW VIDEO

Thu 8 Dec 2011
By John Baxter, Suzy Turner-Wilkinson
Wincanton's Best Extravaganza! See the Pictures, Read All About It - <small style='color: red;'>NEW VIDEO</small>

The biggest crowds yet turned up to sing carols around the Christmas tree, visit the shops and the street market, meet friends and enjoy the hospitality offered. Enjoy this photographic gallery and write up of the event.

Don't Miss an Illustrated Talk on 19th Century African Exploration

Mon 5 Dec 2011
By Jane Jones
Don't Miss an Illustrated Talk on 19th Century African Exploration

Just a reminder that Colonel John Blashford-Snell will kindly be giving an illustrated talk on 19th Century Darkest Africa in St. John’s Church, Horsington on Friday 9th December at 7.30 pm in aid of the Church restoration.

Start Your Christams Shopping at the Animal Rescue Christmas Bazaar

Thu 1 Dec 2011
By Ria Caines
Start Your Christams Shopping at the Animal Rescue Christmas Bazaar

Somerset & Dorset Animal Rescue are holding their Christmas Bazaar this Saturday 3rd December 10.00am till 4.00pm. It will be packed full of Christmas presents and old treasures too. With hot drinks, cakes and mince pies! Don't miss out!

Handy With a Camcorder? Help Required at Christmas Extravaganza!

Thu 1 Dec 2011
By John Holman
Handy With a Camcorder? Help Required at Christmas Extravaganza!

Do you have a camcorder and would you like to join in with a collaborative project to create a video of the events at the Christmas Extravaganza?

Christmas Begins With The Extravaganza in Just a Few Days!

Tue 29 Nov 2011
By John Smith
Christmas Begins With The Extravaganza in Just a Few Days!

There are just a few days to the Extravaganza. Friday 2nd December is the evening to be in Wincanton High Street, full of stalls, shops open late, fun for all the family. It's the biggest and best yet. Come and join us.

Grab a Bargain at the Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar

Tue 29 Nov 2011
By Arthur Pickup
Grab a Bargain at the Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar

The 1st Wincanton Scouts Group is holding their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 3rd December. Come along to the Wincanton Memorial Hall at 10.00am and grab a bargain. Or just pop in for a quiet coffee and a biscuit.

An Evening of Adventure

Mon 28 Nov 2011
By Lachlan Fraser
An Evening of Adventure

Two illustrated talks about the Oman and the North West Frontier Region of Pakistan promise an evening of adventure in Cucklington Village Hall on Saturday 3rd December.

hft (Home Farm Trust) Annual Christmas Fair

Wed 23 Nov 2011
By Veronica Goodenough
hft (Home Farm Trust) Annual Christmas Fair

Come and shop at our wonderful stalls at the HFT Christmas Fair this Saturday, 26 November at the Memorial Hall 10.00am - 1.30pm.

Have Fun at a Christmas Charity Event with The Co-operative

Tue 22 Nov 2011
By Chris Griffiths
Have Fun at a Christmas Charity Event with The Co-operative

On Saturday 3rd December, the Co-operative in Carrington Way is holding a Christmas charity event to raise money for their charity of the year, Mencap.

Get Christmas All Wrapped Up at Milborne Port Christmas Market

Tue 15 Nov 2011
By Mandy Forsey
Get Christmas All Wrapped Up at Milborne Port Christmas Market

A Christmas craft and food market, Santa and silent auction on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December, plus free entry and free raffle ticket for everyone over 16 with a chance to win a cash prize each day!

Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza Is Nearly Here!

Fri 11 Nov 2011
By John Smith
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza Is Nearly Here!

Our annual Extravaganza is almost upon us. The plans are nearing completion. The programme will shortly go to print. After that we only need two things. 1) Good weather, 2) Lots of people on the streets to enjoy the celebrations.

A Talk on 19th Century Darkest Africa

Fri 11 Nov 2011
By Jane Jones
A Talk on 19th Century Darkest Africa

Famed explorer Colonel John Blashford-Snell will give an illustrated talk in St. John's Church, Horsington on Friday 9th December about exploration in 19th Century Darkest Africa.

Madagascar - Island of Wonders

Tue 8 Nov 2011
By Julie Verney
Madagascar - Island of Wonders

Wincanton and Area Parkinson's Group is hosting an illustrated talk about this unique island at its monthly meeting on November 16th in the Meeting Room of Wincanton Memorial Hall from 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Admission £2 to include refreshments (£1 for members).

Hallowe'en Fun at Somerset and Dorset Animal Rescue

Tue 25 Oct 2011
By Ria Caines
Hallowe'en Fun at Somerset and Dorset Animal Rescue

Somerset and Dorset Animal Rescue are holding a Hallowe'en Party at the Rescue Centre on Saturday 29th October 2011 at 6.00pm. Free grotty bags for children and prizes for best adult and child fancy dress!

Christmas Fair at Wincanton Racecourse

Sat 15 Oct 2011
By Rosemary Keep
Christmas Fair at Wincanton Racecourse

Somerton & Frome Conservatives Christmas Fair will be held on Thursday, 20th October at Wincanton Racecourse Marquee from 10.00am to 3.30pm. The entrance fee of £3 will be given to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance.

Screen Bites Food Film Festival Returns to Wincanton

Tue 4 Oct 2011
By Fanny Charles
Screen Bites Food Film Festival Returns to Wincanton

Screen Bites Food Film Festival is back at Wincanton, with a selection of delicious food and the wonderful film Julie and Julia, in the King Arthur's School PEC on Tuesday 11th October.

A Murder Mystery Evening at King Arthur's

Tue 4 Oct 2011
By Friends of King Arthur's
A Murder Mystery Evening at King Arthur's

Come along to King Arthur's for an evening of fun and test your powers of deduction! Thursday 13th October 2011, 7.30pm.

The 2011 Christmas Extravaganza is on Friday 2nd December

Fri 30 Sep 2011
By John Smith
The 2011 Christmas Extravaganza is on Friday 2nd December

OK, so Christmas is almost three months away. But the planning started ages ago.

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