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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.
Charity Reception Raises £700 for Harry's Hydro Appeal
David Warburton, Parliamentary Candidate for Somerton & Frome, hosted a Charity Fundraiser for Somerset's Hydrotherapy and Sensory Centre and raised £700 for the charity Harry's Hydro Appeal.
Wincanton Farmers' Market is Ending in December
Wincanton Farmers' Market, which has been a regular feature in the town since 1999, will close after its last market on Friday 6th December. Several producers are leaving the market and there are not enough stallholders left to make the market viable.
Final Pilot Street Market – Now We Need Your Feedback!
On Sunday 20th 17th November the Wincanton Town Team held its third pilot market. If you have visited our market on any of the last three occasions and would like to add your feedback, please fill in our survey.
Wincanton Choral Society's Winter Concert 2013
Wincanton Choral Society's Winter Concert takes place on Sunday 8th December at 7.30pm at Wincanton Sports Centre. The programme is varied with an emphasis on Christmas music in the second half. Enjoy the music and support your local community choir.
Sheep A-Plenty for Christmas
A sponsored Sheep Knit was held on Saturday 12th October, playing an important part in Wincanton Parish Church's Christmas Nativity and helping to raise money for the upkeep of the church building.
Join C.A.T.C.H. for a River Cale Clean-Up This Sunday
C.A.T.C.H. (Community Action to Transform the Cale Habitat) will be out again this Sunday to further nurture the River Cale. We invite any and all able-bodied individuals to come out, rain or shine, and support this worthy cause.
Maths Coaching with Dr Derek Hudson
Maths is vital to be able to take advantage of education and employment opportunities, so if you or someone you know is really stuck over their GCSE, A level or undergraduate maths, help is at hand from Dr Derek Hudson.
Fit for Purpose – Change of Leadership at Wincanton Sports Centre
Now in its twelfth successful year, the management of Wincanton Sports Centre passed to Leisure East Devon on 1st November 2013, bringing a degree of expertise and management skill which will result in a better sports centre for the town.
Museum Seeks Artefact and Memories of First World War
Wincanton Museum is keen to borrow artefacts that will tell us the story and remind us of those who died or took part in the First World War.
Remembrance Day, Wincanton - 2013 UPDATED
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon the people and organisations of Wincanton honour and remember those who have died in armed conflicts, from the Somme to Afghanistan.
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.
A Jolly Beaujolais for Wincanton's Hospital
Gazette journalist Stephen Davy-Osborne with co-driver Bryan Scant will soon set off on a daring 1,700 mile round trip to France to collect a bottle of this year's harvest of Beaujolais Nouveau to be raffled for Wincanton Hospital.
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.
Large Number of Templecombe Sheep Killed in Animal Attack
Owners of land at Temple Lane in Templecombe were shocked and horrified when they discovered a large number of their sheep dead or dying on the morning of Tuesday 12th November 2013. Police are appealing for information.
Tiny Tennis for Pre-schoolers at Wincanton Memorial Hall
Game Set and Match Tennis Academy has started a new local venture: pre-school tennis sessions run by Rachel Stringer-Rolnik, at the Wincanton Memorial Hall from Thursday 7th November.
Get Over It! Theatre Performance Explores Mental Health
Take Art launches a theatre tour exploring the everyday stigma and prejudice surrounding mental health. This interactive performance and workshop takes place at The Balsam Centre on Wednesday 27th November.
The Best of Brue Valley – Charity Concert at Ansford Academy UPDATED
Ansford Academy has kindly provided the venue for a fund-raising Concert organised by Brue Valley Rotary Club to help a new project to support young adults who have grown up in Bulgarian Children’s Homes.
Somerset Skills & Learning Award Presented in Wincanton
The annual Learner Award of the Year Award was recently presented to a local Somerset Skills & Learning learner Alexandra Mills at their Wincanton centre at King Arthur’s Community School.
Job Done! in Wincanton
Unemployed, or seeking advice about a career change? Job Done! at the Balsam Centre offers workshops, courses, employment skills and support for everyone.
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