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Volunteer IT Tutors Sought
Our registered charity has already given free IT lessons to a dozen housebound people in and around Wincanton. If you are looking for a rewarding voluntary activity that you can do locally for just one or two hours a week we would like to hear from you.
From Horsington to Kilimanjaro - For the British Heart Foundation
Two determined women, Artist Penny Moorcraft and Specialist Cardiac Rehab nurse Andrea Podmore will soon be setting off to trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.
We Need You. Volunteers Desperately Needed During Bad Weather
Could you offer a few hours a year (yes a year!), to help the elderly members of our community during periods of bad weather?
Defiant Octavia Sets Big Target for Charity Drive
A wheelchair-bound schoolgirl is planning to overcome the limitations of her debilitating condition to raise £1 million for charity. Octavia Woodward, 13, of Charlton Musgrove, suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a condition characterised by chronic weakness of the muscles, but plans to drive a pony trap 100 miles from Windsor to her home.
Art Show Success
Thanks to everyone who contributed in some way to the Art Exhibition and Craft Show earlier this month in aid of the Wincanton Live At Home Scheme.
From Wincanton to Peru - Rachel's Story
Former King Arthur's student Rachel (nee Smith) and her husband Dr Paul Elliston have ended up working for a children's charity two miles high in the Peruvian Andes. This is her story.
Parkinson's Group Have Their First Meeting
The Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group meet for a great tea and to get organised in the Wincanton War Memorial Hall Sun Lounge.
Art Helps Hearts!
Charity Art Auction at The Half Moon Inn, Horsington on Friday 12th November at 8.00pm, with viewing from 12.00 - 3pm and from 6.00pm onwards in aid of The British Heart Foundation.
Art Exhibition in the Methodist Church, Saturday 6th November
A chance to see and purchase fine art and excellent craft work at this one day exhibition in the Methodist Church. Open from 10am until 3pm. All the proceeds go to the Wincanton Live at Home Scheme and there will be a light lunch and refreshments available. Also on sale, a beautiful calendar of wild life photos by Sarah Bloodworth.
Wincanton Witch Hands out Potions in Boots
Wickedly winsome witch Charlie Lock is to be seen casting spells for Macmillan Cancer Care in Wincanton's Boots, the chemist.
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).
Richard and Bryony Loader Introduce Their Tanzanian Village Project
The Ughandi ‘B’ Village Project was launched in August 2005 by Richard and Bryony Loader to bring clean water to a remote Tanzanian village. We are continuing to raise living standards within the community through funding smaller projects
Wincanton Town FC Host Game for Service Charities
Spectacular football and book signing at Wincanton Sports Ground raises £2,000 for Service Charities.
Arthritis Research Garden Party
Originally planned by Biddie Lawson, this year's Arthritis Research Garden Party was a poignant reminder and celebration of what she achieved.
Charlton Horethorne Rocks for Haiti!
Sue and Keith Gudgeon report on a successful night of Rock and Roll and their plans for an Art and Craft Exhibition and Auction in Charlton Horethorne Village Hall on 23rd October.
"Rock and Roll" Fundraiser for Haiti Orphanage
Charlton Horethorne is due to 'Rock and Roll' on Saturday 26th June to raise funds for the Maison Fortune Orphanage in Haiti.
Arthritis Research Coffee Morning Raises Impressive Amount
Meeting in the Dolphin Function Room supporters of Arthritis Research organise an enjoyable and successful coffee morning.
Finn Kennedy Back for Smash Hit Charity Fashion Show
Fresh from France, Wincanton's best known fashionista, Finn Kennedy, comperes and produces a fashion show with a team of local volunteer models to show a wide choice of clothes from St Margaret's Hospice Charity Shop in Wincanton.
National Charity Changes its Name
Arthritis Research Campaign is now called ARTHRITIS RESEARCH UK. To avoid confusion read on.
The Wincanton Live At Home Scheme
The Wincanton Live At Home Scheme is a local charity set up 11 years ago to provide safe social contact for the elderly living in Wincanton and the surrounding 5 mile area, who otherwise were lonely and isolated from the community.
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