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Charlton Horethorne welcomes TV chef Lesley Waters

Sun 17 Mar 2019
By Sue Gudgeon
Charlton Horethorne welcomes TV chef Lesley Waters

Lesley has kindly agreed to share her skills to help raise funds for the Village Hall refurbishment. This promises to be a fun occasion with the opportunity to pick up tips from one of the country’s leading chefs.

Wincanton Book Festival 2019

Fri 8 Mar 2019
By John Smith
Wincanton Book Festival 2019

The very first Wincanton Book Festival will take place tomorrow, Saturday 9th March 2019, in Wincanton Library, as well as various High Street shops and venues. Local authors will be available to talk about their books, and their writing experiences.

ANVIL 2019 programme

Tue 5 Feb 2019
By Dave Smith
ANVIL 2019 programme

ANVIL, the local structured discussion group, begins its sixth year with a new season starting this week. This year's programme includes artificial intelligence, environmental art, the next financial depression, liberal democracy and religion.

Wincanton's over-70s Christmas lunch 2018

Wed 19 Dec 2018
By Muriel Cairns
Wincanton's over-70s Christmas lunch 2018

100 Wincanton residents had a great time at the town's traditional over-70s Christmas lunch on Sunday 9th December at the Memorial Hall. The event was organised by a group of volunteers with grants and donations from local businesses.

Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2018 is just around the corner

Tue 27 Nov 2018
By John Smith
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2018 is just around the corner

This year’s Christmas Extravaganza is on Saturday 1st December between 1pm and 6:30pm. Extravaganza veterans will notice some changes this year, so you’ll need to be on your toes.

[TALK:] Medicins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders) with Wincanton Quakers

Fri 23 Nov 2018
By Richard Porter
[TALK:] Medicins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders) with Wincanton Quakers

Wincanton Quakers will be hosting a talk on the work of Medicins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders). They work in the trouble spots of the world providing medical relief to those suffering from the effects of disasters around the world.

Wincanton's Armistice Day parade 2018 VIDEO

Wed 14 Nov 2018
By John Smith
Wincanton's Armistice Day parade 2018 <small style='color: blue;'>VIDEO</small>

On Sunday 11th November 2018 was the Wincanton Armistice Day parade and service. This year's event had a few unique characteristics, not least that it was a tribute to the Armistice Centenary.

The Bootmakers Workshop presents a creative roller skate pizza day!

Fri 26 Oct 2018
By Nigel McLachlan
The Bootmakers Workshop presents a creative roller skate pizza day!

The Bootmakers Workshop and Toe Jam Roller are combining forces to put on a fun-packed, creative and energetic day on Tuesday 30th October. There'll be costume making, wood-fired pizzas and a skate party!

The Poppy of Honour will be unveiled in Wincanton this Saturday

Thu 4 Oct 2018
By John Smith
The Poppy of Honour will be unveiled in Wincanton this Saturday

On Saturday 6th October, the Poppy of Honour will be unveiled during a ceremony in Cale Park, Wincanton. The event begins at the Wincanton War Memorial Hall with a parade marching down to Cale Park where the unveiling ceremony will take place.

It really was The Greatest Show, man!

Tue 11 Sep 2018
By Dave Smith
It really was The Greatest Show, man!

On Saturday 1st September, Wincanton was host to what must have been its first ever public outdoor cinema event, and what an event it was! Ask anyone who was there and they'll surely agree, it was quite something to behold.

Elroi Manor September Shindig is on Saturday 8th

Wed 5 Sep 2018
By Michele Lye
Elroi Manor September Shindig is on Saturday 8th

We will have a bouncy castle, barbeque, ice cream van, stalls, side shows and games. There will be music and theatre provided by local talents, and a spiritual area where you will find Danielle from Glastonbury doing readings, a crystal reader and massage.

It's Wincanton Flower Show tomorrow!

Fri 31 Aug 2018
By Dave Smith
It's Wincanton Flower Show tomorrow!

Local, and some not-so-local gardeners and crafts people will exhibit their works, competing for prizes and trophies. It’s a show for all the family, with lots to see and do, but it's not just for gardeners. Categories include homecraft and handicraft, too.

The Greatest Showman: FREE open-air movie at Cale Park! UPDATED

Sun 26 Aug 2018
By Dave Smith
The Greatest Showman: FREE open-air movie at Cale Park! <small style='color: blue;'>UPDATED</small>

On Saturday 1st September, Wincanton Town Council presents The Greatest Showman, open-air at Cale Park, free for all! A fully licenced community event, planned to include a Prosecco and Pimm's bar, pizza, crepes and an American "drive-thru" food!

Find a FREE Play Day near you this summer

Sun 12 Aug 2018
By John Smith
Find a FREE Play Day near you this summer

The Play Days 2018 programme got underway on 25th July. Events have taken place in Castle Cary, Wincanton and Milborne Port, but more events are still to take place in Templecombe, Sparkford and beyond.

Fun in the Sun 2018 approaches!

Mon 6 Aug 2018
By John Smith
Fun in the Sun 2018 approaches!

This year, to balance the long-standing Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza, the committee have now planned a brand new summer event: ‘Fun in the Sun’, to take place on Saturday 11th August at the Wincanton Sports Ground.

Dogwise Training School Dog Show 2018 is on Sunday 10th

Thu 7 Jun 2018
By Kate Tapsell
Dogwise Training School Dog Show 2018 is on Sunday 10th

Free family fun in Mere this weekend. Everyone is welcome whether they have a dog or not. Competitions, games, food, drink, stalls, displays and demonstrations, and of course, a bouncy castle.

Our Lady's Summer Fayre will be on June 22nd

Thu 31 May 2018
By Marie Stewart
Our Lady's Summer Fayre will be on June 22<sup>nd</sup>

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School PTFA has organised dancing, face painting, equicising, BBQing, cake eating, ice creaming, raffling and more, to raise funds for the school.

Templecombe Medieval Pageant taketh place this weekend

Wed 30 May 2018
By John Smith
Templecombe Medieval Pageant taketh place this weekend

The 2018 Templecombe Medieval Pageant takes place this coming weekend, over the 2nd and 3rd of June. Experience a medieval battle re-enactment, jousting, a medieval market and archery!

Horsington Village Fete will have a carnival theme this year

Tue 29 May 2018
By Abby Spoors
Horsington Village Fete will have a carnival theme this year

Horsington Village Fete will be held on Horsington Church School grounds this year, on 9th June, 12 noon til 3pm. Expect an afternoon filled with fun for all the family, with a carnival theme!

The 24 Hour Board Game Marathon is coming to Wincanton!

Sat 19 May 2018
By Dan Apsey
The 24 Hour Board Game Marathon is coming to Wincanton!

Do you love board games? Are you an analogue gamer who prefers cardboard and tokens to controllers, or do you just like a causal game of Monopoly or Cluedo with friends and family? Come and join The 24 Hour Board Game Marathon!

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