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The Imitation Game – Wincanton Film Society’s Season Finale

Wed 3 Jun 2015
By John Smith
The Imitation Game – Wincanton Film Society’s Season Finale

The Society’s final screening of the 14/15 season, on Wednesday 17th June, is “The Imitation Game” starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, and Matthew Goode.

“The Book Thief” - Wincanton Film Society - Tuesday 19th May

Mon 18 May 2015
By John Smith
“The Book Thief” - Wincanton Film Society - Tuesday 19th May

Wincanton Film Society is screening “The Book Thief” on Tuesday 19th May at their venue in the King Arthur’s Performance Enhancement Centre.

Music for Pleasure Concert in Charlton Horethorne Parish Church

Thu 30 Apr 2015
By Bill Closs
Music for Pleasure Concert in Charlton Horethorne Parish Church

A varied and entertaining programme on Saturday 9th May, featuring local singers and instrumentalists. Free entry - donations are invited for church funds. Refreshments provided, including wine and soft drinks.

Wincanton Choral Society 25th Anniversary Concert

Sun 19 Apr 2015
By Philip Schofield
Wincanton Choral Society 25th Anniversary Concert

Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the Wincanton Choral Society is singing a Commemoration of WW1 on Sunday 17th May 2015 in the Wincanton Leisure Centre.

One Style MDV Plays at Bruton Dub Club – Saturday 18th April

Mon 13 Apr 2015
By Mat Runacre
One Style MDV Plays at Bruton Dub Club – Saturday 18th April

April’s Bruton Dub Club live band is “impossible not to dance to...”. You can see One Style MDV, a London Reggae band who has been playing together for 30 years at the Bruton Dub Club on Saturday 18th April.

Milborne Port Opera Gets Ready for “Spring Fate”

Wed 1 Apr 2015
By Richard Gaunt
Milborne Port Opera Gets Ready for “Spring Fate”

Milborne Port Opera’s latest show, “Spring Fate”, opens after Easter. A bouncing musical comedy about spying, intrigue, top secret papers and rocky marriages, performed by an award-winning company.

Celebrating 125 Years of Wincanton Silver Band

Sat 28 Mar 2015
By John Smith
Celebrating 125 Years of Wincanton Silver Band

The Wincanton Silver Band is a prominent part of Town life, entertaining us throughout the town year at many local events. Now they are celebrating 125 years of bringing enjoyment to others through their music.

Wincanton's View of the 2015 Solar Eclipse

Fri 20 Mar 2015
By Dave Smith
Wincanton's View of the 2015 Solar Eclipse

Some of us were lucky enough to have time to enjoy the solar eclipse this morning. Check out some photos of the celestial phenomenon, and then send in some of your own!

Spectra Musica Concert in Wincanton on Saturday 21st March

Wed 11 Mar 2015
By Jane Jones
Spectra Musica Concert in Wincanton on Saturday 21st March

Spectra Musica will be performing a variety of music, both from the classical repertoire and some songs from the shows. Under their new conductor, Peter Leech, and accompanist, Anita D’Atellis, this will be a delightful programme.

Fundraising Choir Concert with Castle Cary Choir & Guests

Wed 11 Mar 2015
By Rebecca Thurgood
Fundraising Choir Concert with Castle Cary Choir & Guests

Raising funds for the Wincanton Live At Home Scheme, Castle Cary Choir and Guests will be performing in the Memorial Hall, Wincanton, on Friday 20th March, at 7.30pm.

Showtime – A Live Variety Charity Performance in Wincanton

Tue 3 Mar 2015
By Sean Corney
Showtime – A Live Variety Charity Performance in Wincanton

Showtime – a live variety charity performance, takes place at Wincanton Memorial Hall on Saturday 28th March 2015 in aid of The Children’s Hospital Charity. The show will feature great local acts and performers. Tickets are on sale now.

Japanese Doll Festival at the Balsam Centre

Wed 18 Feb 2015
By Maki Jay
Japanese Doll Festival at the Balsam Centre

Japanese Playgroup South West UK is hosting a fundraising event on Saturday 28th February at the Balsam Centre. The Japanese Doll Festival promotes UK-Japan friendship, inviting local artists to exhibit their artworks while providing cultural exchange opportunities for all generations.

Milborne Port Opera Up For Four Awards

Fri 13 Feb 2015
By Richard Gaunt
Milborne Port Opera Up For Four Awards

Local amateur group Milborne Port Opera has been nominated for four awards in the forthcoming David Beach Awards from the Somerset Fellowship of Drama (Somerset’s answer to the "Oscars").

The Invisible Woman Showing at Wincanton Film Society on 18th February

Thu 12 Feb 2015
By John Smith
The Invisible Woman Showing at Wincanton Film Society on 18th February

On Wednesday 18th February Wincanton Film Society season continues its 2014-15 programme with a screening of The Invisible Woman, starring Ralph Fiennes, Felicity Jones and Kristin Scott Thomas.

Old Time Jazz comes to Charlton Horethorne

Tue 10 Feb 2015
By Anthony Magson
Old Time Jazz comes to Charlton Horethorne

As part of the Take Art Rural Touring service, Fumi Okiji’s Old Time Jazz Band will be visiting Charlton Horethorne Village Hall on Thursday 12th February at 7.30pm.

Bruton Dub Club Celebrates Six Months on 14th February

Sun 1 Feb 2015
By Mat Runacre
Bruton Dub Club Celebrates Six Months on 14th February

The Bruton Dub Club celebrates its first six months with their show on Saturday 14th February, featuring the return of Trench City, Roots Inspiration Sound, MC Clapper Priest, MC Mvp, MC Levi P and DJ Raw Footage. It will be sweaty!

Mother Goose at Wincanton Memorial Hall

Fri 23 Jan 2015
By Steve B
Mother Goose at Wincanton Memorial Hall

This year’s Wincanton Amateur Dramatics Society Pantomime is the amazing Mother Goose. Taking place in the Memorial Hall on the 20th and 21st of February, this is sure to be one not to miss. Reserve tickets now.

A New Conductor & Programme for Spectra Musica

Fri 9 Jan 2015
By Jane Jones
A New Conductor & Programme for Spectra Musica

Peter Leech has joined the choir, Spectra Musica, as their new Musical Director. Find out about their coming programme for 2015.

St Nicholas’ Day Celebrated by Pilgrim Singers Concert VIDEO

Tue 23 Dec 2014
By John Baxter
St Nicholas’ Day Celebrated by Pilgrim Singers Concert <small style='color: red;'>VIDEO</small>

The 6th of December was St Nicholas’ Day. It was celebrated in the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul with a memorable charity concert by the Pilgrim Singers, who gave the rapt audience a wonderful, uplifting evening.

Wincanton Choral Society Concert - Handel’s ‘Messiah’ on 14th December

Fri 5 Dec 2014
By Jane Jones
Wincanton Choral Society Concert - Handel’s ‘Messiah’ on 14th December

You are warmly invited to enjoy the Wincanton Choral Society’s performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ on Sunday December 14th at 7.30pm in the Wincanton Sports Centre.

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