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The Cranmore Chase 10km Fun Run - Sunday 16th October

Thu 22 Sep 2011
By Chris Ringrow
The Cranmore Chase 10km Fun Run - Sunday 16th October

Brue Valley Rotary Club & Wells City Harriers announce The Cranmore Chase 10 km Fun Run in aid of the East African Famine and also local charities on Sunday 16th October.

Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel come to Wincanton

Sun 24 Jul 2011
By Rosemary Redwood
Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel come to Wincanton

On the 3rd September 2011 Somerset and Dorset Animal Rescue Centre are hosting their first ever music festival - PawFest.

Coming soon! King Arthur's Summer Fete

Fri 24 Jun 2011
By Emma Harrison
Coming soon! King Arthur's Summer Fete

King Arthur’s Summer Fete on Friday 1st July has a new attraction - a Fun Dog Show! With six classes, including the dog with the waggiest tail and the dog most like its owner, it offers something for every type of dog.

Afghan Heroes Thunder Rally - 17th to 19th June 2011 [IMPORTANT UPDATE]

Fri 20 May 2011
By Andrew King
Afghan Heroes Thunder Rally - 17th to 19th June 2011 <span style='color: red;'>[IMPORTANT UPDATE]</span>

Afghan Heroes is making Thunder Rally an annual event in order to say a huge thanks for all the fundraising by bikers, non-bikers, service personnel, families, loved ones, friends and members of the public on behalf of the charity.

Children's Charity Picnic to Celebrate the Royal Wedding

Wed 27 Apr 2011
By Sara Kirkby
Children's Charity Picnic to Celebrate the Royal Wedding

Come and join us in Wincanton Recreation Ground this Friday at 3.30pm for a fun children's picnic and cake stall to celebrate the royal wedding and raise money for Yeovil Hospital women's unit. EVERYONE welcome.

Hollywood Ball at King Arthur's

Thu 30 Dec 2010
By Emma Harrison
Hollywood Ball at King Arthur's

Enjoy a night of red-carpet glamour in January at King Arthur's Hollywood inspired Ball.

Wincanton Extravaganza 2010: Report + Pictures

Thu 23 Dec 2010
By John Smith and John Baxter
Wincanton Extravaganza 2010: Report + Pictures

Another great event accompanied by good weather, and lots of fantastic people. What more could we ask for? See lots more story and pictures.

The Christmas Extravaganza is Almost Upon Us!

Thu 9 Dec 2010
By John Smith
The Christmas Extravaganza is Almost Upon Us!

The Christmas Extravaganza is tomorrow, and I can’t believe it. There still seems so much work to be done, but it will be a great evening of entertainment and shopping.

Home Farm Trust (hft) Fair

Thu 11 Nov 2010
By Sue Bosanquet
Home Farm Trust (hft) Fair

The hft (Home Farm Trust) Fair takes place this year on Saturday 27th November at 10.30 am at the Memorial Hall. Entry 50p. A well-loved event in Wincanton for the last 33 years, its proceeds help people with learning disabilities.

North Cheriton Christmas Gift & Craft Fayre

Tue 9 Nov 2010
By Sheila Harvey
North Cheriton Christmas Gift & Craft Fayre

Come and buy your Christmas presents from a variety of stalls at our Christmas Gift & Craft Fayre. All stands are presented by local craftspeople with a great range of top quality handmade crafts offered for sale. Refreshments available.

It's Not Too Late to Apply for the Cranmore Chase Fun Run

Wed 13 Oct 2010
By Roger Lowe
It's Not Too Late to Apply for the Cranmore Chase Fun Run

Take part in a multi-terrain 10km Fun Run, Sunday 17th October, 10am, at Cranmore Steam Railway Station, Shepton Mallet. There'll also be a 1km junior race. Refreshments, on-site parking, and quality mementos of the event for all finishers.

Friends of King Arthur's Car Boot Sale

Thu 16 Sep 2010
By Emma Harrison
Friends of King Arthur's Car Boot Sale

After the success of our first Car Boot Sale in May the Friends of King Arthur's are holding another on the 25th September - so empty your cupboards and garage and make some money!

Wincanton 'Play Day' Well Attended

Tue 15 Jun 2010
By Dawn Haydon
Wincanton 'Play Day' Well Attended

Two hundred children and parents turned up for a very successful 'Play Day' at Rickhayes Recreation Ground in Wincanton.

Car Boot Sale at King Arthur's School

Thu 22 Apr 2010
By Emma Harrison
Car Boot Sale at King Arthur's School

Organised by the Friends of King Arthur's School, a Car Boot Sale on Saturday 1st of May from 10am - 1pm. Open to sellers from 9am - £5 per pitch. Free entry for buyers. Bacon Rolls & Refreshments available. All proceeds to the school.

HFT Christmas Fair Raises £9,800

Mon 30 Nov 2009
By David Whigham
HFT Christmas Fair Raises £9,800

Last Saturday, the 28th of November, over 600 people from Wincanton, Bruton and Castle Cary and the surrounding villages poured into Wincanton Memorial Hall for the 32nd Christmas Fair run by East Somerset Friends of Hft.

Royal Marines Chaplain to Speak in Cucklington

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Royal Marines Chaplain to Speak in Cucklington

Not to be missed - a talk in the Cucklington Village Hall entitled 'Afghanistan - a Personal View', Friday 2nd October at 7pm

Pictures from Wincanton Carnival 2009

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Pictures from Wincanton Carnival 2009

Saturday saw what may be the last Wincanton Carnival Procession. With over 50 floats and teams and clubs from miles around, hundreds turned out to watch this exciting event.

Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2009

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Mandy Cochrane
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2009

It's back! The Third Annual Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza takes place on Friday 11 December and we hope it's going to be bigger and better than ever!

Christmas Extravaganza 2009: Report and Pictures from WBT

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Smith
Christmas Extravaganza 2009: Report and Pictures from WBT

Well it came! It happened! And it's gone for another 12 months. The third annual Christmas Extravaganza to be held, and, as in the last two events we had a great evening with many people on the streets.

'Diamonds are Forever' Ball at King Arthur's School

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Emma Harrison
'Diamonds are Forever' Ball at King Arthur's School

The Friends of King Arthur's have organised a Bond-themed ball for the 22nd January 2010. Dancing to 5th Avenue, supper, cocktails and a fun casino. Tickets, priced £20, from School Reception - Tel 01963 32368 or RAM Sports.

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