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Open Garden at Pen Mill Farm

Tue 6 Sep 2016
By Fanny Charles
Open Garden at Pen Mill Farm

Lovers of unusual trees, shrubs and plants should make a date to visit a beautiful garden at Penselwood which is open for National Gardens Scheme on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September.

Wincanton Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2016

Mon 5 Sep 2016
By Lachlan Fraser
Wincanton Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2016

Wincanton Library hosts the annual exhibition of photographs taken by members of the Wincanton Camera Club. This year's exhibition ends on Saturday 10th September.

Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - September 2016

Mon 5 Sep 2016
By Jeanne Mortarotti
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - September 2016

This month in the Villager, read the full story of an amazing cycling trip all around United Kingdom in aid of Sport Relief. Such an inspiring aventure to start the new school year!

WDGA Flower Show 2016 is on 3rd September

Thu 1 Sep 2016
By John Smith
WDGA Flower Show 2016 is on 3rd September

The Wincanton & District Gardeners Association Annual Flower Show will take place on Saturday 3rd September in the Memorial Hall, and will include entries widely varing from flowers, veg and fruit, to crafts, baking and even handwriting.

Grow Your Own in Wincanton

Sun 28 Aug 2016
By John Smith
Grow Your  Own in Wincanton

Wincanton has a community of enthusiastic gardeners, and plenty of resources to support them. Pat Champion has been experimenting with unsual and impressive specimens in her garden on the run up to the Flower Show this Saturday.

This Year's Carnival Needs Your Help!

Thu 25 Aug 2016
By John Smith
This Year's Carnival Needs Your Help!

After last year's successful relaunch of the Wincanton Carnival, the Carnival committee is looking to recruit more volunteers to help share the repidly growing workload. Secretaries, judges, marshals and collectors are needed. Can you help?

[TALK:] The Oldest Known Map of Castle Cary and Ansford

Tue 23 Aug 2016
By Pek Peppin
[TALK:] The Oldest Known Map of Castle Cary and Ansford

Prof. Will Vaughan will give a talk about the oldest known map of Castle Cary and Ansford, on Saturday 3rd September at 6.30pm in Caryford Hall. This unique map dates from 1682-4 and is nearly 4ft x 4ft. You could order your own print!

Opening Ceremony for New Cale Park Play Area and Footbridge on 25th August

Thu 18 Aug 2016
By John Smith
Opening Ceremony for New Cale Park Play Area and Footbridge on 25th August

The new Cale Park play area has been open to the public since the beginning of the month, but the official opening ceremony for both the park and the new footbridge will be on Thursday 25th August, to coincide with the second of two Play Days organised by South Somerset District Council this summer.

Wincanton's Second Play Day is Next Week - Don't Miss Out!

Wed 17 Aug 2016
By John Smith
Wincanton's Second Play Day is Next Week - Don't Miss Out!

Thursday 11th was the first of two Play Days planned for August during the school holiday period. If you couldn’t make it you needn't miss out. Come to the second event on Thursday 25th August, next week!

Bruton Art Society's 62nd Annual Exhibition Opens Saturday 13th August

Thu 11 Aug 2016
By John Baxter
Bruton Art Society's 62nd Annual Exhibition Opens Saturday 13th August

Bruton Art Society’s 62nd Annual Exhibition opens at Bruton School for Girls on Saturday 13th August for two weeks. This is an excellent setting for an exhibition of over 250 paintings and sculptures produced by local artists.

Poker Evening to Continue Fundraising Effort for Wincanton Carnival 2016

Thu 11 Aug 2016
By John Smith
Poker Evening to Continue Fundraising Effort for Wincanton Carnival 2016

The carnival committee has been working hard to raise the estimated £8,000 needed to run this year’s event. With around £5,500 already raised, a poker evening follows last night's bingo to help raise the balance needed.

Celebrating Ten Years of Spectra Musica in Style

Mon 8 Aug 2016
By Sally Greenhalgh
Celebrating Ten Years of Spectra Musica in Style

Father Louis of St Luke and St Teresa’s Church, Wincanton, sings the praises of the local chamber choir Spectra Musica at their Tenth Anniversary Concert on 2nd July.

Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for July & August 2016

Wed 3 Aug 2016
By Steve Lee
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for July & August 2016

The July and August 2016 edition of Sandbag, Wincanton Branch’s monthly magazine for the Royal British Legion.

The South West Poetry Tour 1st to 7th August 2016

Fri 29 Jul 2016
By Camilla Nelson
The South West Poetry Tour 1st to 7th August 2016

On 7th August, Hauser & Wirth in Bruton is hosting the fifth day of a collaborative poetry tour which is performing in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. The tour features a large number of emerging and well-known poets local to each area.

Local Businesses Support Cale Park Play Area

Thu 28 Jul 2016
By Louise Treacher
Local Businesses Support Cale Park Play Area

The Friends of Cale Park are delighted to have received two donations from local businesses to help towards the final costs for the Play Area project at Cale Park.

Legendary Blues Musician Comes to Somerset

Wed 20 Jul 2016
By Helen Leary
Legendary Blues Musician Comes to Somerset

Caryford Community Hall is welcoming U.S. Blues musician Guy Davis to Castle Cary on Monday 15th August. His live performances are legendary and he has built up a reputation for getting audiences up and dancing wherever he plays.

Myakka is on a Mission to Help the Local Community

Sat 16 Jul 2016
By Andrea Cowan
Myakka is on a Mission to Help the Local Community

The Myakka Grass Root Fund has been set up to help the Somerset Community Foundation promote and support vibrant, inclusive communities within South Somerset. Bayford Chapel is the most recent project to benefit.

Community Raises Funds for Major Bayford Chapel Renovation

Thu 14 Jul 2016
By John Smith
Community Raises Funds for Major Bayford Chapel Renovation

Residents of Bayford have formed a charity to purchase and renovate Bayford Chapel to ensure that the building continues as an important focal point in the village. Fundraising is underway to raise £32,000 from local donations.

The 2016 Nicholson Lecture: “Opportunities for Cavalry”

Mon 11 Jul 2016
By James Scott
The 2016 Nicholson Lecture: “Opportunities for Cavalry”

This is the fifth annual Nicholson Lecture, which takes place this year at Maperton Church on Saturday 6th August. Allan Mallinson is our speaker and the topic is “Opportunities for Cavalry. The elusive dream of the Western Front?”

Development of Waypoints Dementia Care Home Delayed Again

Fri 8 Jul 2016
By John Smith
Development of Waypoints Dementia Care Home Delayed Again

After poor weather conditions hindered building of a new dementia care home in Wincanton earlier this year, a lack of available contractors is quoted as the reason for delaying further work until 2017.

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