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It's Panto Time! See Dick Whittington at Wincanton Sports Centre

Fri 2 Nov 2012
By Lisa Vyner
It's Panto Time! See Dick Whittington at Wincanton Sports Centre

This year's panto at Wincanton Community Sports Centre is Dick Whittington, on Sunday 16th December (oh, not it's not! Oh, yes it is!). Great fun for all the family and under-fours go free. Support your local sports centre.

A Night at the Proms - Friday 9th November 2012

Thu 1 Nov 2012
By Anthony Goddard
A Night at the Proms - Friday 9th November 2012

Wincanton Silver Band and Wincanton Royal British Legion present A Night at the Proms on Friday 9th November 2012. The award winning Wincanton Silver Band is holding a benefit concert in aid of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

"The Cook Did It!" Comes to Wincanton on 3rd November

Tue 30 Oct 2012
By Arianne Wolodarsky
"The Cook Did It!" Comes to Wincanton on 3rd November

Following the recent opening of the Woking Drama Festival, the two-time nominated whodunit comedy "The Cook Did It!" will step on stage at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 3rd November.

War Horse - at Wincanton Film Society on 24th October

Sun 7 Oct 2012
By John Smith
War Horse - at Wincanton Film Society on 24th October

Have you seen the stage show with its amazing horse? Seen the film? Were you blown away by the whole thing? Well now you can experience it all again in Wincanton courtesy of Wincanton Film Society on Wednesday 24th October.

Piano Recital by Anita D'Attellis - Saturday 27th October 2012

Sat 6 Oct 2012
By Jane Jones
Piano Recital by Anita D'Attellis - Saturday 27th October 2012

Anita D'Attellis returns to Wincanton to perform piano music from around the world. Anita was the accompanist to the Wincanton Choral Society and anyone who has heard her perform will not wish to miss this opportunity to hear her again.

Playing Away With Charles Collingwood (The Archers' Brian Aldridge)

Mon 1 Oct 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Playing Away With Charles Collingwood (The Archers' Brian Aldridge)

As a joint fundraising venture the Parish Churches of St Michael Pen Selwood & St Peter & St Paul Wincanton, present an enthralling insight into the life of Charles Collingwood. Guiding you through his colourful personal and professional life.

Bruton Art Society Lecture on the Pre-Raphaelites

Sat 29 Sep 2012
By John Baxter
Bruton Art Society Lecture on the Pre-Raphaelites

Bruton Art Society has invited art historian and gallery owner Julian Halsby, a specialist in 19th Century British Art, to give an illustrated lecture on the Pre-Raphaelites and European Symbolism on Thursday 11th October.

Fancy a Giggle? It's a Barrel of Laughs at The Nog

Thu 27 Sep 2012
By Amy Cutts
Fancy a Giggle? It's a Barrel of Laughs at The Nog

"Sometimes I laugh so hard tears run down my leg" - Author Unknown. Hidden away down the cobbled stone path at The Nog Inn, you will find The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club night on the 1st Thursday of every month.

The Iron Lady - Wincanton Film Society's New Season Premier

Mon 17 Sep 2012
By John Smith
The Iron Lady - Wincanton Film Society's New Season Premier

Wincanton Film Society starts the new 2012/13 film season with a screening of The Iron Lady on Tuesday 18th September 2012. Join us for this poignant film, with a great performance from Meryl Streep.

Wincanton Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2012

Thu 13 Sep 2012
By Roger Lush
Wincanton Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2012

Many of you who do not use the Library on a regular basis may be unaware of the Annual Exhibition of photographs displayed therein by Wincanton Camera Club. This year it is open from Saturday 8th September to Saturday 29th September.

Distant Horizons - An Exhibition for Somerset Art Weeks

Wed 12 Sep 2012
By Julie Jenkins
Distant Horizons - An Exhibition for Somerset Art Weeks

Distant Horizons is an exhibition of vibrant gouache and pastel paintings, inspired by my recent journey to Bhutan, which takes place at my home in Wincanton for Somerset Art Weeks, between 15th and 30th September 2012.

Concert and Cream Tea at St. John’s Horsington

Sat 8 Sep 2012
By Jane Jones
Concert and Cream Tea at St. John’s Horsington

The string trio "Trio Violetta" will play on Sunday afternoon 16h September at 4.00pm in St. John’s Church, Horsington. There will also be readings from Parson Woodforde’s diary, and a Cream Tea.

Wincanton Choral Society's New Term

Mon 3 Sep 2012
By Jane Jones
Wincanton Choral Society's New Term

Wincanton Choral Society starts rehearsals again today, Monday 3rd September. Read on to see the proposed programme and an introductory offer.

An Exhibition of Art by John Baxter in Divine Wines

Fri 31 Aug 2012
By John Baxter
An Exhibition of Art by John Baxter in Divine Wines

Following the example of a string of other artists, John Baxter is mounting an exhibition of his work in Divine Wines during September. He will be showing drawings, paintings, photographs, digital images and cards.

Circus Ginnett is Coming to Wincanton!

Wed 8 Aug 2012
By Anke (Circus Ginnett)
Circus Ginnett is Coming to Wincanton!

Circus Ginnett is coming to Wincanton from 15th until 19th August 2012 with a brand new show! The mix of sizzling excitement, perfectionism and up-tempo humour await you in the circus' latest production.

Help for Heroes Concert Survives the Rain

Tue 24 Jul 2012
By John Baxter
Help for Heroes Concert Survives the Rain

Despite the relentless rain the Pilgrim Singers' Concert in aid of Help for Heroes raised over £1,000 at their concert at The Dogs.

Affordable Art at Charlton Musgrove Memorial Hall

Thu 5 Jul 2012
By Diane Coe
Affordable Art at Charlton Musgrove Memorial Hall

An affordable art sale in support of St. Margaret's Hospice takes place at Charlton Musgrove Village Hall on Saturday 14th July 2012. The works for sale are by three well regarded local artists.

Music and Munch at The Cat Café

Sat 30 Jun 2012
By Elaine St John-Mosse
Music and Munch at The Cat Café

The Cat Café are delighted to welcome the return of Kangaroo (half) Moon - next Friday 6th July 2012. Kangaroo Moon performs a creative, 'hoppy' mix of slightly psychedelic folksy roots and diddly dee - you really have to see it!

Open Air Concert to Raise Money for Help The Heroes

Mon 25 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
Open Air Concert to Raise Money for Help The Heroes

On Saturday 7th July you are invited to a great concert in the garden of The Dogs, Wincanton Manor in South Street, where the Pilgrim Singers will entertain you in aid of the charity Help for Heroes.

Pilgrim Singers in Good Voice for Their Latest Concerts

Fri 22 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
Pilgrim Singers in Good Voice for Their Latest Concerts

The Pilgrim Singers were in good voice at their latest two concerts, a Jubilee Roof-Aid Celebration at the Parish Church on 2nd June and the second as a participating choir at the Stourhead Festival of the Voice on 9th June.

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