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Easter Soccer School

Sun 31 Mar 2013
By Sean Chapman
Easter Soccer School

Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) and AFC Bournemouth are running a soccer school over the Easter holidays between 3rd and 5th April 2013. Places are filling fast, so apply right now!

Milborne Port Opera Performs Iolanthe after Easter

Thu 28 Mar 2013
By Richard Gaunt
Milborne Port Opera Performs Iolanthe after Easter

Milborne Port Opera will be performing Gilbert & Sullivan's "Iolanthe" at the Village Hall straight after Easter, from 3rd to 6th April. The play is full of wonderful music and is supported by an excellent 11-piece orchestra.

Wincanton Sports Centre Easter Holiday Activities

Wed 27 Mar 2013
By Mark Henley
Wincanton Sports Centre Easter Holiday Activities

Wincanton Sports Centre has a range of great holiday activities on offer from Tuesday 2nd April - Friday 12th April. Wet or dry, there's something for everyone.

Truffles Restaurant Easter Sunday Lunch

Tue 26 Mar 2013
By Richard Sorapure
Truffles Restaurant Easter Sunday Lunch

Truffles in Bruton will be open for Easter Sunday lunch and for all subsequent Sunday lunches as there seems to be a demand from customers for a reasonably priced roast in a non-pub setting.

Children's Day at Wincanton Racecourse

Sun 24 Mar 2013
By Hannah Walker
Children's Day at Wincanton Racecourse

Wincanton's infamous Children's Day coincides with the Easter Holidays on Sunday, 21April. The day stages a feast of child-friendly activities: pony racing and a donkey derby, ball skills with Yeovil Town Football Club and riding a rodeo bull simulator!

Wincanton Silver Band is Looking To The Future

Thu 21 Mar 2013
By Elaine Rodgers
Wincanton Silver Band is Looking To The Future

Wincanton Silver Band recently held their AGM. After another successful year the band are developing their youth section to develop young musicians who will ensure the future of Wincanton Silver Band.

A Glimpse of Tudor Art

Mon 18 Mar 2013
By John Baxter
A Glimpse of Tudor Art

The Tudor and Elizabethan periods continue to fascinate us. Hendrika Foster will introduce some of the art and artists that defined this period of our history. Join her on Friday 22nd March at 7.30pm in the Balsam Centre.

The Third Man - One of the Great Classic Films

Sun 17 Mar 2013
By John Smith
The Third Man - One of the Great Classic Films

Every year many new films emerge onto the Cinema Circuit, but very few films go on to become true classics. Wincanton Film Society is showing one of them, The Third Man, on Tuesday 19th March.

Calling all Community Activists!

Fri 15 Mar 2013
By Tim Cook
Calling all Community Activists!

Do you live in Wincanton, Castle Cary, Bruton and surrounding areas? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity? Do you want to improve your skills and employment prospects? This event on Thursday 21st March will be of interest to you.

Countryside Day - More Than Just Racing At Wincanton

Thu 14 Mar 2013
By Hannah Walker
Countryside Day - More Than Just Racing At Wincanton

Later this month, Sunday 24th March, sees Wincanton Racecourse celebrate Countryside Day with an action packed day of displays and interactive demonstrations that show the different aspects of glorious countryside pursuits, coupled with competitive racing.

Spectra Musica Performs "Bach to Broadway"

Tue 12 Mar 2013
By Nicky Cartwright
Spectra Musica Performs "Bach to Broadway"

Spectra Musica will once again be performing a variety of music "Bach to Broadway" at St Luke and St Teresa's Church in Wincanton on Saturday 23rd March, singing works by Handel, Bach and from My Fair Lady, amongst others.

Keen on Art? Join Bruton Art Society

Mon 11 Mar 2013
By John Baxter
Keen on Art? Join Bruton Art Society

Bruton Art Society is not just for Bruton, but for everyone in this area who loves the arts of drawing, painting, modelling and making prints. Now is the time to think about joining.

Wincanton Car Owner is a Target of Sustained Vandalism

Fri 8 Mar 2013
By Anonymous
Wincanton Car Owner is a Target of Sustained Vandalism

A Wincanton resident's car has been deliberately attacked three times since June 2012, causing costly damage on each occasion. Can you help identify this person captured on CCTV? He may be able to help police with their enquiries.

Mother's Day Café at Stourhead

Fri 8 Mar 2013
By Vicky Moore
Mother's Day Café at Stourhead

Fancy taking Mum out for lunch on Mother's day but short of pennies? Well Bourton and Zeals' Pre-school Café in Stourton Village Hall, Stourhead, could be the answer to your problems! Good value, fantastic quality home-made food available 9am-5pm.

Calling All Whisky Lovers!

Thu 7 Mar 2013
By Amy Cutts
Calling All Whisky Lovers!

That's right, you now have a new (and very valid) reason to be heading down to The Nog Inn - to join & celebrate the launch of their Whisky Club! Join us on Thursday 21st March.

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.

Bourton & Zeals Pre-School - All Friends Together

Mon 4 Mar 2013
By Vicky Moore
Bourton & Zeals Pre-School - All Friends Together

At Bourton and Zeals Pre-School we provide a happy, fun-filled time for our children through creative learning and play. In our own purpose-built building in the grounds of St. George's School, Bourton, we always put our children first.

Zumba Classes in Wincanton - Latin-Inspired Fun & Laughter

Mon 4 Mar 2013
By Jude Edge
Zumba Classes in Wincanton - Latin-Inspired Fun & Laughter

Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class that's easy to follow and full of fun and laughter. Come along on to see why I and so many others have fallen in love with Zumba.

Mothering Sunday Menu for Truffles Restaurant & Bistro in Bruton

Sat 2 Mar 2013
By Richard Sorapure
Mothering Sunday Menu for Truffles Restaurant & Bistro in Bruton

Truffles Restaurant & Bistro in Bruton, offering authentic French rustic dishes from locally sourced seasonal produce, reopened in August under new ownership after a three year break. Join us for a French Mothering Sunday menu on 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.

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