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Rakes, Rogues and Gentlemen of the 18th Century

Fri 6 May 2011
By Peter Booth
Rakes, Rogues and Gentlemen of the 18th Century

Hendrika Foster, the well-known local History of Art lecturer, will give an illustrated talk about Hogarth's London at Stourton Memorial Hall on Thursday 12th May at 6.45 pm. Tickets at the door £10 to include wine and light refreshment.

Wincanton Choral Society Concert on Sunday May 15th

Thu 5 May 2011
By Jane Jones
Wincanton Choral Society Concert on Sunday May 15th

Wincanton Choral Society will be performing Haydn's oratorio "The Creation" on Sunday May 15th at 7.30pm in the Wincanton Sports Hall, King Aurthur's School.

Art for Life - Sustainable Sculptures in Historic Venues

Sun 17 Apr 2011
By Fiona Campbell
Art for Life - Sustainable Sculptures in Historic Venues

Fiona Campbell will be showing her unusual work at some exciting forthcoming Sculpture Exhibitions in Somerset and Wiltshire. The shows are in some fabulous, historic venues from the oldest Arts Centre (Bridgwater) to Stourhead National Trust Estate.

Don't Miss Muriel at the Dolphin

Mon 7 Mar 2011
By Muriel Lavender
Don't Miss Muriel at the Dolphin

Outrageous performance poet Muriel Lavender is one of this year's top features at the Frome Festival - and the Edinburgh Fringe! Now's your chance to catch her one-woman show right here on your doorstep.

Artist Etcher - Professor Will Vaughan

Mon 14 Feb 2011
By John Baxter
Artist Etcher - Professor Will Vaughan

Etching explained with reference to the work of Professor Will Vaughan.

Art and Environment - The Work of Zac Greening

Fri 4 Feb 2011
By Zac Greening and John Baxter
Art and Environment - The Work of Zac Greening

Based in Wincanton but much travelled and widely exhibited, artist Zac Greening shares with the Window some of his works and his thinking and practice as a professional artist.

The Art of Venice - A Lecture by Hendrika Foster

Mon 31 Jan 2011
By Hendrika Foster
The Art of Venice - A Lecture by Hendrika Foster

Those who have heard her before know an illustrated lecture by Hendrika Foster is not to be missed. Put the date in your diary. Friday February 25th at the Balsam Centre at 7.30pm.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame with David Briggs

Fri 21 Jan 2011
By Gordon Amery
The Hunchback of Notre Dame with David Briggs

Gillingham Methodist Church is screening the 1923 classic silent film version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, starring Lon Chaney, together with live, improvised organ accompaniment from international organ recitalist David Briggs.

The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo

Mon 17 Jan 2011
By Sue Harvey
The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo

Have you read the book? Seems like this one has achieved cult status. Now our TV's are heralding the release of the DVD. Come and see it on the big screen at Wincanton Film Society.

A Transcendent Christmas Concert from the Pilgrim Singers

Mon 20 Dec 2010
By John Baxter
A Transcendent Christmas Concert from the Pilgrim Singers

Jane Fenton leads this enthusiastic choir at a concert in the Baptist Church.

Weird and Wonderful in Wincanton 2010 - Gallery

Sat 18 Dec 2010
By John Baxter
Weird and Wonderful in Wincanton 2010 - Gallery

With a strong set of entries from both Wincanton Primary and Our Lady of Mount Carmel this year's judges were impressed. Here you can see all the images.

Get Entries in for Second Weird and Wonderful Image Competition

Thu 25 Nov 2010
By John Baxter
Get Entries in for Second Weird and Wonderful Image Competition

The Window is again organising an Art and Image Competition for the schools of Wincanton. All entries will be shown in a slide show at the Town Hall as part of the Christmas Extravaganza on Friday 10th Dec at 7.15pm when prizes will be given.

Free Willow Sculpture Workshop at Carymoor Saturday 27th Nov.

Thu 18 Nov 2010
By Helen Boyer
Free Willow Sculpture Workshop at Carymoor Saturday 27th Nov.

A great chance to try something new - Willow Sculpture! Don't miss this chance for a great experience and a good day out at Carymoor near Castle Cary.

Wincanton Film Society - New Season 2010/11 Started September 21st

Wed 20 Oct 2010
By John Smith
Wincanton Film Society - New Season 2010/11 Started September 21st

On Tuesday 21st September the Wincanton Film Society launched the new 2010/11 Film Season with "Hurt Locker". The next film (tonight in fact) is "Up In The Air" starring George Clooney, to start at 7:45pm in the KA PEC.

Music & Mulled Wine at Haselbury Mill Nr Crewkerne

Fri 8 Oct 2010
By St Margaret's Somerset Hospice
Music & Mulled Wine at Haselbury Mill Nr Crewkerne

Music & Mulled Wine, Sunday 7th November 3.00pm at The Tithe Barn, Haselbury Mill, nr Crewkerne supporting St Margaret's Hospice. An afternoon of popular music from the shows, operas and operettas featuring members of Prima Voce & the Singing Studio. Tickets £10 tel 0845 3459671 (includes glass of mulled wine and mince pie).

Wincanton Choral Society - Still Time to Join

Mon 4 Oct 2010
By Sally Greenhalgh
Wincanton Choral Society - Still Time to Join

This term Wincanton Choral Society has an exciting programme and is happy to accept new singers.

Camera Club Honours Past Chairman

Tue 28 Sep 2010
By Lachlan Fraser
Camera Club Honours Past Chairman

Wincanton Camera Club has voted to create the honorary post of Life Vice Chairman to reward a member in recognition of exemplary service to the Club over a period of time.

Art Lectures on the Italian Renaissance by Hendrika Foster

Tue 14 Sep 2010
By John Baxter
Art Lectures on the Italian Renaissance by Hendrika Foster

Starting on October 12th, the first of two series of 10 weekly sessions. Tuesdays 4-5.30pm, October 12th - 14th December 2010. Fee £70. Tutor; Hendrika Foster MA. Pre-enrolment essential.

Fun with Fabrics Workshop

Thu 26 Aug 2010
By Tricia Venn
Fun with Fabrics Workshop

This is a practical course using textiles and embroidery, for the beginner or experienced embroiderer. Building confidence, exploring creativity and having fun! There will be five fortnightly sessions led by Tricia Venn, commencing Tuesday 7th Sept.

Wincanton Artist Julie Jenkins Opens Her Home for Somerset Art Weeks

Tue 24 Aug 2010
By Julie Jenkins
Wincanton Artist Julie Jenkins Opens Her Home for Somerset Art Weeks

From Saturday 18th September 2010 until Sunday 3rd October 2010, 2 The Old Police Station, North Street, Wincanton, BA9 9AZ, will be open to the public from 11.00am until 6.00pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Somerset Art Weeks.

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