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BatcombeLive Mini Festival 8th – 11th May

Mon 5 May 2014
By Joanna Webber
BatcombeLive Mini Festival 8th – 11th May

Over this long weekend in May, BatcombeLive, has arranged four varied evening events to appeal to a wide range of interests. Proceeds will be divided between the Batcombe Branch of the Royal British Legion and Care for Casualties, the Rifles Charity.

The Lego Movie - Not Just For Kids! Monday at The Bear

Mon 28 Apr 2014
By John Smith
The Lego Movie - Not Just For Kids! Monday at The Bear

Get in touch with your inner kid. Come and see The Lego Movie at The Bear on Monday 5th May at The Bear, Wincanton, presented by Wincanton Film Society. This film is a must-see, whatever your age.

Pray, Praise & Paint at the Methodist Church

Mon 28 Apr 2014
By Bob Jones
Pray, Praise & Paint at the Methodist Church

Pray, Praise and Paint is held at Wincanton Methodist Church on the first and third Saturdays of each month, a group that explores creativity with faith, for all ages.

Hermitage Ensemble – from Russia with Love

Tue 15 Apr 2014
By Fanny Charles
Hermitage Ensemble – from Russia with Love

One of the most popular chamber choirs from Russia, the Hermitage Ensemble of St Petersburg, is coming to the church of St Stephen at Charlton Musgrove to perform a programme of Russian Orthodox music, on Saturday 26th April at 7.00pm.

Hitchcock Screening at Wincanton Film Society - 23rd April 2014

Mon 14 Apr 2014
By John Smith
Hitchcock Screening at Wincanton Film Society - 23rd April 2014

Alfred Hitchcock, with his mastery of the film scene owned the thriller genre. Join us for this amazing story about the relationship between Hitchcock and his wife Alma. Wincanton Film Society is a local community film society open to all.

Anchorman 2 – The Legend Continues... at The Bear!

Sun 6 Apr 2014
By John Smith
Anchorman 2 – The Legend Continues... at The Bear!

April's movie at The Bear is "Anchorman 2 – The Legend Continues", with Will Ferrell, this Monday, 7th April. Make a night of it and grab a meal at the bear while you watch the film.

Utopia Comes to Milborne Port After Easter

Fri 4 Apr 2014
By Richard Gaunt
Utopia Comes to Milborne Port After Easter

The award-winning Milborne Port Opera's next offering "Utopia Limited" (23rd - 26th April) will delight anyone who believes our present situation has been caused by the antics of bankers, politicians, financiers and the absurdities of health and safety bureaucrats.

Spectra Musica in Concert, Wincanton on 5th April 2014

Tue 25 Mar 2014
By Nicky Cartwright
Spectra Musica in Concert, Wincanton on 5th April 2014

Spectra Musica is back in concert on Saturday 5th April at St Luke and St Teresa's Church. The two major pieces they will be performing are Faure's Requiem and West Side Story Medley, among many others.

Milborne Port Opera Wins Two Awards

Mon 24 Mar 2014
By Richard Gaunt
Milborne Port Opera Wins Two Awards

Milborne Port Opera has won two major awards, against stiff opposition from companies from all over Somerset, in the annual David Beach Awards for Musical Theatre, presented at an awards dinner by the Somerset Fellowship of Drama (SFD).

The 365 Project – An Exhibition of Photography by Trixie Hiscock

Wed 12 Mar 2014
By Gill D'Arcy
The 365 Project – An Exhibition of Photography by Trixie Hiscock

Wincanton photographer Trixie Hiscock undertook a year-long 365 Project, publishing a new photo online every day for a year to broaden her skills. She celebrated its completion with an exhibition of the entire collection in Wincanton Memorial Hall recently.

Prizes for Young Artists - Bruton Art Society Five Schools Competition

Mon 3 Mar 2014
By John Baxter
Prizes for Young Artists - Bruton Art Society Five Schools Competition

An art competition launched by Bruton Art Society for the five senior schools in our area will enable the best GCSE art entries to be seen on the BAS website and for the winners to be awarded valuable prizes.

Watch Captain Phillips at The Bear on 10th March

Mon 17 Feb 2014
By John Smith
Watch Captain Phillips at The Bear on 10th March

Movies at The Bear brings another great film, Captain Phillips to Wincanton at The Bear Inn on Monday 10th March.

Film Society Plays Classic Bogart – Casablanca on 19th February

Sat 15 Feb 2014
By John Smith
Film Society Plays Classic Bogart – Casablanca on 19th February

For those of you who love the old classics, Wincanton Film Society is screening Casablanca at King Arthur's Performance Enhancement Centre on Wednesday 19th February. Play it again, Sam...

Too Much Peace & Quiet Presents KORUS at The Bruton Castle

Fri 7 Feb 2014
By Mat Runacre
Too Much Peace & Quiet Presents KORUS at The Bruton Castle

Live concert on Saturday 22nd February at The Bruton Castle, with Soulful East London RnB group KORUS, promoting their latest album, Real Talk. In support a Jungling session with Bruton lyricist MVP.

The 365 Project – An exhibition of photography

Mon 27 Jan 2014
By Trixie Hiscock
The 365 Project – An exhibition of photography

Following the successful completion of her 365 Project year, local photographer Trixie Hiscock, from Camelot Photographic Ltd, is delighted to announce an exhibition of all 365 images at The Memorial Hall, Wincanton on Saturday, 1st February from 10.00am - 5.00pm.

Rock to the sound of Larry Miller at the Memorial Hall this March

Tue 21 Jan 2014
By John Loasby
Rock to the sound of Larry Miller at the Memorial Hall this March

Larry Miller, "the fieriest, fruitiest, ballsiest guitarist you’re likely to hear!" (Classic Rock Magazine) will be playing Wincanton Memorial Hall on Saturday 1st March. Get your tickets to this event quickly – limited numbers available!

"Les Miserables" showing at Wincanton Film Society

Fri 17 Jan 2014
By John Smith
"Les Miserables" showing at Wincanton Film Society

Join us to see one of the most popular musical films of modern times. "Les Miserables" starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway is being screened at King Arthur's Performance Enhancement Centre on Tuesday 21st January 2014 at 7.30pm.

"Gravity" - The next movie at The Bear

Thu 16 Jan 2014
By John Smith
"Gravity" - The next movie at The Bear

"Gravity" starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney is being screened in The Sweetman Hall at The Bear, Wincanton on Monday 3rd February 2014 at 7.30pm. With bar facilities and snacks available, a great evening awaits you at the movies.

WFS Begins Movies at The Bear with Arthur Christmas on Saturday 4th

Fri 3 Jan 2014
By John Smith
WFS Begins Movies at The Bear with Arthur Christmas on Saturday 4th

Wincanton Film Society is starting 2014 with a new initiative. Working with The Bear Hotel, they will screen films monthly in The Sweetman Hall. The ball starts rolling tomorrow, Saturday 4th January, with a special family matinee film, "Arthur Christmas".

A Candlelight Christmas Concert

Mon 30 Dec 2013
By John Baxter
A Candlelight Christmas Concert

Christmas cheer, singing and candlelight as the Pilgrim Singers performed A Candlelight Christmas in Wincanton Baptist Church.

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