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Crestmoor Plant and Tool Hire is open for business in Wincanton

Mon 12 Dec 2016
By Ian Turnbull
Crestmoor Plant and Tool Hire is open for business in Wincanton

Family run, Wincanton based Crestmoor Construction Services has launched a new plant and tool hire service from a unit in Wincanton Business Park. They offer small tools as well as large plant and associated maintenance and repairs.

Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - December 2016 and January 2017

Sun 11 Dec 2016
By Jeanne Mortarotti
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - December 2016 and January 2017

Monthly news from the villages of Horsington and South Cheriton. This issue covers both December and January. The Villager team wishes all his readers a merry festive season and a great start for the year 2017!

Christmas party menu at Truffles

Mon 5 Dec 2016
By Richard Sorapure
Christmas party menu at Truffles

Looking for a Christmas party venue? Consider Truffles in Bruton for lunch or dinner for pre-booked parties till December 24th. Our three course menu is just £26 per person or £13 for children Under 12.

Bayford's new Village Hall opens Saturday 10th

Thu 1 Dec 2016
By Marilyn Miland
Bayford's new Village Hall opens Saturday 10th

The opening of the newly named Bayford Village Hall will take place on Saturday 10th December. Since the purchase of the hall in April 2016 it has been repaired and converted into a safe and accessible community facility, at a total cost of £96,000.

Late night Christmas shopping in Wincanton

Wed 30 Nov 2016
By John Smith
Late night Christmas shopping in Wincanton

On Friday 2nd December many Wincanton High Street traders will be keeping their shops open till 7:30pm, so residents and visitors can enjoy some late night Christmas shopping. But that's not all that'll be going on in town that night.

Carols by Candlelight in Bruton

Wed 23 Nov 2016
By Caroline Tickner
Carols by Candlelight in Bruton

Bruton Choral Society present their traditional Carols by Candlelight concert at Bruton School for Girls. As ever, there will be mulled wine, mince pies and audience participation in an atmospheric candlelit evening of medieval Christmas music.

Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for November & December 2016

Wed 23 Nov 2016
By Steve Lee
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for November & December 2016

The November and December 2016 edition of Sandbag, Wincanton Branch’s monthly magazine for the Royal British Legion. This issue includes the Poppy Appeal 2016, Remembrance 2016 and trip updates.

What's on at the Balsam Centre for 11 – 16 year olds?

Mon 21 Nov 2016
By Annette Yoosefinejad
What's on at the Balsam Centre for 11 – 16 year olds?

The Balsam Centre in Wincanton is running new activities for local young people, including a weekly Youth Café and some exciting workshops. Fancy being in a Christmas video? Read on for more details.

Carols at the Hall: a sing-along charity event

Sat 19 Nov 2016
By Steve Lee
Carols at the Hall: a sing-along charity event

On Saturday 3rd December 2016, at 7:00pm, the Wincanton Live at Home Scheme and Wincanton Royal British Legion will host “Carols at the Hall” at Wincanton Memorial Hall, a charity event featuring Wincanton Silver Band, The Wincanton Choir and Wincanton Youth Theatre.

Get ready for Stir-Up Sunday at Kimbers Farm Shop

Fri 18 Nov 2016
By Naomi Kimber
Get ready for Stir-Up Sunday at Kimbers Farm Shop

Sunday the 20th of November is traditionally ‘Stir-up Sunday’. The tradition goes back to Victorian times where the family would gather together to stir the pudding 5 weeks before Christmas. At Kimbers Farm Shop we have all the ingredients you need for your Christmas Pud.

Wincanton Christmas Lantern Parade

Mon 14 Nov 2016
By John Smith
Wincanton Christmas Lantern Parade

Wincanton's 2016 Christmas Lantern Parade will be on Saturday 19th November, despite this year's Extravaganza having been cancelled. The parade will coincide with the Town Council’s annual ceremony to switch on the town Christmas tree lights. There'll also be a lantern competition!

Watch Eye in the Sky at Wincanton Film Society on Tuesday 15th

Thu 10 Nov 2016
By Dave Smith
Watch Eye in the Sky at Wincanton Film Society on Tuesday 15th

IMDB: Col. Katherine Powell, a military officer in command of an operation to capture terrorists in Kenya, sees her mission escalate when a girl enters the kill zone triggering an international dispute over the implications of modern warfare.

Or Nué goldwork hand embroidery class

Thu 10 Nov 2016
By Elizabeth Tapper
Or Nué goldwork hand embroidery class

Royal School of Needlework trained tutor, Elizabeth Tapper will be teaching Or Nué on Saturday 3rd December from 10:00am – 4:00pm at Yarlington House, near Wincanton.

Public consultation on Wincanton’s draft Neighbourhood Plan has begun

Wed 9 Nov 2016
By Matt Day
Public consultation on Wincanton’s draft Neighbourhood Plan has begun

The Wincanton Neighbourhood Plan has reached a milestone, and a public consultation has begun. This is an opportunity for local people to view the Draft Plan and give their comments. The Plan will influence the future of the town.

Wincanton Bonfire Night returns this Saturday!

Fri 4 Nov 2016
By John Smith
Wincanton Bonfire Night returns this Saturday!

It’s been many a year since the last organised town bonfire and fireworks display, but for 2016 it’s back. The youth teams who use the facilities at the Wincanton Sports Ground have organised a bonfire and fireworks event for the people of Wincanton.

Spectra Musica in Somerton

Wed 2 Nov 2016
By Sally Greenhalgh
Spectra Musica in Somerton

Music at St.Michael’s Somerton is presenting a concert by Wincanton based chamber group Spectra Musica on Saturday 19th November. Following an extremely successful tenth anniversary concert, Musical director Peter Leech has put together another lively mix of music.

Wincanton journalists invite you to discover Deepest Dorset

Tue 1 Nov 2016
By Fanny Charles
Wincanton journalists invite you to discover Deepest Dorset

How well do you know Dorset? Deepest Dorset, a new book by Wincanton-based journalists Fanny Charles and Gay Pirrie-Weir, explores what is special about this diverse county, discovering many fascinating facts and stories. Available in Papertrees!

Wincanton Carnival 2016 VIDEO

Mon 31 Oct 2016
By John Smith
Wincanton Carnival 2016 <small style='color: blue;'>VIDEO</small>

On Friday 14th October Wincanton had its second carnival since a six year absence. Last year Wincanton won a trophy for the 'Best Carnival on the Wessex Circuit'. How does this year's measure up? Check out the full video, and find out who won the entry awards.

Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - November 2016

Mon 31 Oct 2016
By Jeanne Mortarotti
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - November 2016

In November, The Villager publishes another story from “Images and Living Memories of Horsington School, from 1855 to 2005”, along with the monthly news from the village and its surroundings.

Red Hot Rhythms come to Charlton Horethorne

Thu 27 Oct 2016
By Tony Magson
Red Hot Rhythms come to Charlton Horethorne

Charlton Horethorne Village Hall will host a brand new show straight from the streets of Santiago de Cuba. Son Yambu play authentic Cuban son, the fusion of Spanish and African rhythms that gave rise to Salsa.

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