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The Best of Brue Valley – Charity Concert at Ansford Academy UPDATED
Ansford Academy has kindly provided the venue for a fund-raising Concert organised by Brue Valley Rotary Club to help a new project to support young adults who have grown up in Bulgarian Children’s Homes.
Horsington to Stage Golf "Open" for Church Roof
The first ever "Horsington Open" will be played at Henstridge Golf Club on Monday 11th November. The 9-hole charity competition is in aid of the Horsington Parish Church roof fund, and is open to all comers. Ladies and non-handicappers are welcome.
Yarlington House Hosting Reception in aid of Harry's Hydro Appeal
On Saturday 9th November at 6.00pm, David Warburton is hosting a reception in aid of Harry's Hydro Appeal. The event will be held at Yarlington House, near Wincanton, by kind permission of Countess de Salis and tickets cost £10.00.
Nigel's Cycling Saga
Despite painful injuries incurred during training, Nigel MacCormack was not to be thwarted from taking part in an eventful Paris to London Centenary Cycle Challenge to raise funds for his chosen Charity, Clic Sargent.
Tanzanian Project Hopes to Build Dispensary
Bryony and Richard Loader, who live in Wincanton, are co-founders of Ughandi B Village Project, set up in 2005 to supply boreholes to this remote Tanzanian village. Find out what we have achieved and what is hoped for the future.
Poppy Appeal 2013 Hosted by Wincanton Silver Band
Wincanton Royal British Legion will launch Poppy Appeal 2013 with a concert given by Wincanton Silver Band at Wincanton Memorial Hall on Saturday 26th October, starting at 7.30pm.
Balsam House Raises Over £1,200 for St Margaret's Hospice
180 local people turned up to the Open Day at Balsam House on Sunday 15th September, raising £1,281 for St Margaret's Hospice. Visitors enjoyed finding out what had been going on behind the wall for the past four years.
Come for Coffee – It's for Macmillan
Last year's big fundraiser by Macmillan aimed to be the biggest coffee morning in the world. This year the message is simply, "Come for Coffee – it's for Macmillan". Thursday 3rd October at Wincanton Baptist Church Hall.
Macmillan Coffee Morning 21st September in Cucklington Village Hall
Macmillan coffee mornings are being held throughout Britain during September. They are taking place to raise money as well as awareness for this vital service. Join our coffee morning, at the Arthur Morison Hall in Cucklington, on Saturday 21st September.
Balsam House and Garden Open Day
On Sunday 15th September local people are invited to "peak behind the walls" of Balsam House in Wincanton, in an unusual fundraising event which will support St Margaret’s Hospice.
Garden Party in Support of Wincanton Community Hospital
A Garden Party is being held by the Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital on Friday 13th September at the Otter Garden Centre as part of their continual fundraising programme.
Country House Car Boot Sale in Aid of Somerset Sight
Count and Countess Charles de Salis are having a Car Boot Sale at Yarlington House, on Sunday 8th September. All the profits will go to Somerset Sight of which Count Charles was President for many years.
100 Mile Sponsored Charity Cycle Ride UPDATED
Steven D'Arcy, born and raised in Wincanton, is undertaking a 100 mile cycle ride on the Olympic 2012 route, to raise money for charity.
Support Nigel MacCormack’s Ride for Children with Leukaemia
When next you pop into Wincanton Post Office, support Nigel as he cycles from Paris to London to raise money to help children with leukaemia.
Wincanton Football Youngsters Need Support for Sponsored Walk
On Saturday 22nd June, members of Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) are taking part in a sponsored walk to raise money for the purchase of an Automated Electronic Defibrillator.
Raffle Prizes Wanted: Help for Heroes & Macmillan Charity Event
The Wrong Way Back team starts their second charity cycle ride for Macmillan and Help for Heroes in less than six weeks. More fundraising is planned for 8th June, the day they get back. Can you donate a raffle prize?
Billiard Players Support Local Hospice in Tournament
Billiard players from far and wide travelled to Wincanton recently to take part in a one day tournament, raising funds for St Margaret's Hospice.
Otter Nurseries Support for Wincanton Hospital Scanner Appeal
For several weeks, raffle tickets in support of the Scanner Appeal for Wincanton Community Hospital have been available at a local garden centre. Read on to find out the winning name of the giant fluffy duck and the amount raised.
Race Night for Wincanton Community Hospital - Tally Ho, They're Off!
Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital have teamed up with Wincanton Town Football Club to bring a night of fun and racing at the Sports Ground Moor Lane Wincanton on Saturday 20th April.
A Thank You from the Wincanton Live at Home Scheme
The Wincanton Live At Home Scheme would like to thank all the local businesses and organisations who have contributed to the success of the scheme over the last 12 months.
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