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Wincanton Remembrance Parade & Service 2015

Wed 2 Dec 2015
By Steve Lee
Wincanton Remembrance Parade & Service 2015

Once again, Wincanton saw a good turnout of both spectators and those participating in the Remembrance Day parade down through the High Street. It was particularly encouraging to see many younger members of the community involved in the event.

Lucy Jenkins - An Art Exhibition at Divine Wines Throughout December

Tue 1 Dec 2015
By Lucy Jenkins
Lucy Jenkins - An Art Exhibition at Divine Wines Throughout December

Lucy Jenkins exhibits a new collection of watercolour paintings throughout December at Divine Wines in Wincanton. Entitled Fruits of the Earth, the collection raises awareness of the impact of climate change and the direct impact of human actions on nature.

Christmas Party Day at Wincanton Racecourse

Tue 1 Dec 2015
By Katherine Dalgety
Christmas Party Day at Wincanton Racecourse

On Thursday 3rd December Wincanton Racecourse hosts its Christmas Party Day, the perfect opportunity to celebrate the festive season with a day at the races. Choral music will greet and entertain you as you shop at over 20 trade stands.

Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - November 2015

Mon 30 Nov 2015
By Jeanne Mortarotti
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - November 2015

It is Fireworks time, and Steve Hawkins rightly tells us about the History of Fireworks! Also this month The Villager welcomes the new Parish Councillors, and Penny Nagle gives the latest update on the broadband quest.

It’s coming... UPDATED

Fri 27 Nov 2015
By Penny Ashton
It’s coming... <small style='color: blue;'>UPDATED</small>

The shops are decorated and full of Christmas stock; choirs up and down the land are practicing their music. We can safely say that Christmas is coming soon, and so is the Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza.

Festival of Nativity Scenes at Wincanton Parish Church

Fri 27 Nov 2015
By Gill D’Arcy
Festival of Nativity Scenes at Wincanton Parish Church

Wincanton Parish Church are holding a Festival of Nativity Scenes in the Church from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th December, created by local groups, organisations and individuals. Come and admire the displays.

Nibbles & Tipples at Craftique on 9th December

Wed 25 Nov 2015
By John Smith
Nibbles & Tipples at Craftique on 9th December

Craftique, purveyor of locally sourced handmade crafts since opening in July, is getting festive with a special event on 9th December offering nibbles and tipples to shop visitors between 12.00 noon and 2.00pm.

The Best Christmas Tree Ever..?

Wed 25 Nov 2015
By John Smith & Fanny Charles
The Best Christmas Tree Ever..?

Decorated with two thousand coloured lights, this year’s Christmas tree in Market Place was officially lit on Saturday 14th November and has been claimed by many to be the loveliest tree they can remember.

Family Christmas Quiz Fundraiser for Westhill Nursery

Sat 21 Nov 2015
By Rachel Feltham
Family Christmas Quiz Fundraiser for Westhill Nursery

Join Christmas fun at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 28th November for the Family Christmas Quiz Fundraiser held by Westhill Nursery. Everybody is welcome! Help us raise money towards a new climbing frame and outdoor play equipment for the Nursery.

Spectra Musica’s American Christmas

Fri 20 Nov 2015
By Sally Greenhalgh
Spectra Musica’s American Christmas

Spectra Musica, a choir based in Wincanton, is presenting a Christmas concert with a distinctly American flavour on Saturday 5th December, in The American Museum, Bath.

Switching On the Christmas Tree Lights

Thu 12 Nov 2015
By Howard Ellard
Switching On the Christmas Tree Lights

This Saturday, 14th, at 6:30pm the lights on the Christmas tree at Market Place will be switched on as part of a ceremony lead by Mayor Colin Winder. There will hopefully also be some carol singing around the tree.

Catch Up With The Villager Magazine – June to October Issues

Tue 10 Nov 2015
By Jeanne Mortarotti
Catch Up With The Villager Magazine – June to October Issues

After a bit of a break, catch up with June to October issues of the Horsington and South Cheriton Villager Magazine. All the news and local contacts for the surrounding area.

Milborne Port’s Annual Christmas Craft & Food Market

Fri 6 Nov 2015
By Mandy Forsey
Milborne Port’s Annual Christmas Craft & Food Market

Milborne Port’s fifth annual Christmas Craft & Food Market is on Sunday 29th November, 2015 from 11.00am to 4.00pm in the Village Hall. Parking and entry are free and all the stalls will be selling quality, handmade, home-grown bespoke items.

Fifty Years of Wincanton Transport and Engineering (1965-2015)

Wed 4 Nov 2015
By Richard Duckworth
Fifty Years of Wincanton Transport and Engineering (1965-2015)

On Saturday 14th November we will be presenting an evening of pure nostalgia, on film and stills, about Wincanton Transport from 1965 until 2015.

ANVIL Discussion: Should the UK Stay in the EU?

Tue 3 Nov 2015
By John Baxter
ANVIL Discussion: Should the UK Stay in the EU?

Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union? This is the choice we will be facing for the referendum. A local talk gives you the chance to look at the issues.

Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for October 2015

Tue 3 Nov 2015
By Steve Lee
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for October 2015

News and events from the Wincanton branch of the Royal British Legion. A summary and link to the full edition of October’s newsletter.

HSBC is Closing its Wincanton Branch

Thu 29 Oct 2015
By Fanny Charles
HSBC is Closing its Wincanton Branch

There is bad news for staff and customers of HSBC on Wincanton's High Street – the bank is closing the branch in January. It is also closing the branches at Sherborne and Glastonbury.

Poppy Appeal 2015

Wed 28 Oct 2015
By Tony Goddard
Poppy Appeal 2015

The 2015 National Poppy Appeal started on Thursday 22nd October and Wincanton is in full gear to make it a special year.

Memorial Benches – Strong Community Spirit Ensures A Happy Ending

Wed 28 Oct 2015
By Tony Goddard
Memorial Benches – Strong Community Spirit Ensures A Happy Ending

When one of the seats at the Wincanton War Memorial was damaged, it appeared to be an act of vandalism but there was a very different side to the incident and the outcome showed a strong community spirit.

South Street Road Closure – Monday 26th October

Sat 24 Oct 2015
By John Smith
South Street Road Closure – Monday 26th October

On Monday 26th October Somerset County Highways will be closing South Street for one day to allow works to be carried out on the pedestrian crossing between the Balsam Fields junction and Wincanton Primary School.

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