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Fitsteps – “Strictly” Inspired Dance Exercise Class at The Honbu

Mon 11 Apr 2016
By Sara Robinson
Fitsteps – “Strictly” Inspired Dance Exercise Class at The Honbu

The popular ballroom and Latin American dance-based fitness class is coming to The Honbu! Every Friday morning from 10.45am you can improve your fitness in this low to medium impact exercise class, whilst making new friends and having fun.

Cale Park Bridge Naming Competition!

Fri 8 Apr 2016
By Steve Lee
Cale Park Bridge Naming Competition!

With funding in place, the first phase of the Wincanton park’s regeneration project is about to start, including a new footbridge over the River Cale to give additional access to the play area. Can you help us name the new bridge?

Milborne Port Opera’s “The Sorcerer” Opens on 13th April

Wed 6 Apr 2016
By Richard Gaunt
Milborne Port Opera’s “The Sorcerer” Opens on 13th April

Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Sorcerer”, directed by Wincanton’s Linda Mumford is a comic opera of mischief and fun. MPO have updated it to the 1950s and set it in Milborne Port. Book your tickets now.

Come and See What's Happening to Cale Park This Year!

Tue 5 Apr 2016
By Dave Smith
Come and See What's Happening to Cale Park This Year!

Come to the David Sharp Centre between 3:00pm and 7:00pm on Friday 8th April to see a public exhibition of the first phase of a major refurbishment of Cale Park, this time focusing on the play equipment and a brand new footbridge!

Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - April 2016

Fri 1 Apr 2016
By Jeanne Mortarotti
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - April 2016

This month in The Villager the first story of a series of articles on former pupils from Horsington Primary School and their memories of their time there at the beginning of the last century. Happy reading and Happy Easter!

Clubbercise Classes Now Running at Wincanton Memorial Hall

Wed 30 Mar 2016
By Kylie James
Clubbercise Classes Now Running at Wincanton Memorial Hall

Clubbercise is the latest fitness class to sweep the nation and is now running at Wincanton’s Memorial Hall. Enjoy dancing in a neon-filled room with glowsticks? Then you'll love this!

Wincanton Men’s Shed – Selling Wooden Furniture & Improving Health

Sun 27 Mar 2016
By Paul Heyes
Wincanton Men’s Shed – Selling Wooden Furniture & Improving Health

The Men in Sheds project has been recommended for men at a loose end to get together for socialising and using, or learning, practical skills. Here in Wincanton, our Shed is also selling wooden furniture to the community.

Friends of King Arthur’s Quiz Evening

Thu 24 Mar 2016
By Jayne Davis
Friends of King Arthur’s Quiz Evening

The Friends of King Arthur’s Community School are holding a Quiz Evening on Thursday 21st April to raise funds. Pull together a team of six, join the fun and enjoy a ploughman’s supper for a good night out.

Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for March / April 2016

Thu 24 Mar 2016
By Steve Lee
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for March / April 2016

The March/April 2016 edition of Sandbag, Wincanton Branch’s monthly magazine for the Royal British Legion.

Milborne Port Opera Tickets Now Available 24/7

Tue 22 Mar 2016
By Richard Gaunt
Milborne Port Opera Tickets Now Available 24/7

Milborne Port Opera has catapulted itself into the 21st century with a new online booking system. Audiences for the next show, Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Sorcerer”, can book using credit or debit cards 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Opportunity to Get Involved With an Unusual Local Film Project!

Sun 20 Mar 2016
By John Smith
Opportunity to Get Involved With an Unusual Local Film Project!

Ellie Atkins of Templecombe and Amy Calder of Wincanton are working on a new and ambitious project. They’ve written their own film script and hope to begin filming in the near future. Read on to find out how to get involved.

Spectra Musica Invites You to Music for an April Evening

Thu 17 Mar 2016
By Sally Greenhalgh
Spectra Musica Invites You to Music for an April Evening

The beautiful setting of St. Michael’s Church, North Cadbury, is very fitting for a concert in springtime which features Brahm’s ‘Vier Quartette’ and Shearing’s ‘Songs and Sonnets’. Join us on Saturday 2nd April.

Why Town Council’s New 20mph Zone Could Be a Lengthy Process

Wed 16 Mar 2016
By John Smith
Why Town Council’s New 20mph Zone Could Be a Lengthy Process

A new 20mph speeding limit proposed by Wincanton Town Council is likely to pass through a lengthy process at County Highways before it becomes a reality. The proposed 20mph zone would apply to all the main town roads.

Concrete Company Urges Industry to Attract More Female Drivers

Mon 14 Mar 2016
By Natalie Vizard
Concrete Company Urges Industry to Attract More Female Drivers

Hopkins Concrete, which has sites in Wincanton and Bridgwater, is urging the haulage industry to find ways of encouraging more female drivers to help solve the severe driver shortage.

Easter Eggstravaganza & Gift Swap Raises Funds for Peru Expedition

Fri 11 Mar 2016
By Mandy Cochrane
Easter Eggstravaganza & Gift Swap Raises Funds for Peru Expedition

Fancy a bargain? Or swapping an unwanted gift for something you really want? Students at King Arthur’s Community School are holding an Easter Eggstravaganza and Gift Swap on Saturday 19th March to raise funds for a month-long expedition to Peru.

Interested in Training Up or Becoming an Apprentice?

Thu 10 Mar 2016
By Rebecca Long
Interested in Training Up or Becoming an Apprentice?

Events about work experience, apprenticeships and traineeships will be taking part across the country from the 14th – 18th March, and in Wincanton it’s no exception. On 14th March Yeovil College will be hosting a series of events across the town.

The Engine Room Pops-Up in Wincanton

Mon 7 Mar 2016
By Deb Richardson
The Engine Room Pops-Up in Wincanton

From Monday 14th March 2016 The Engine Room will be taking up residence in various locations including Wincanton Library and the Balsam Centre, with a programme of support, workshops, screenings and installations to help you get creative.

Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - March 2016

Mon 7 Mar 2016
By Jeanne Mortarotti
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - March 2016

The Villager celebrates its 50th issue. Congratulations to our loyal readers and partners that make the magazine an active contributor to community life.

ANVIL - For Challenging Discussions

Thu 3 Mar 2016
By John Baxter
ANVIL - For Challenging Discussions

ANVIL, the Wincanton based structured discussion group, has now been going for two years. We are open to all and are free of any religious or political bias. Look at our 2016 programme and see if it would interest you.

PPG Health Promotion Evening on Wednesday 9th March

Wed 2 Mar 2016
By Nigel Engert
PPG Health Promotion Evening on Wednesday 9th March

Wincanton Health Centre Patient Participation Group (PPG) in association with Health Centre staff have organised a Health Promotion Evening at the Balsam Centre from 7.00-9.00pm on Wednesday 9th March. All welcome!

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