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Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for July 2015
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News and events from the Wincanton branch of the Royal British Legion. A summary and link to the full edition of the newsletter.
Memories of Working Life in Wincanton
![Memories of Working Life in Wincanton](assets/images/blog/2015/07/2240/2240_thb_Gill-and-speakers.jpg)
Members of the Wincanton Museum and History Society recently enjoyed an evening bringing to life working days at Cow and Gate, when it was one of the largest employers in Wincanton.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for June 2015
![Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for June 2015](assets/images/blog/2015/06/2221/2221_thb_Sandbag-June-2015.jpg)
Read the summary or download the full edition of June’s newsletter from the Wincanton branch of the Royal British Legion.
Wincanton Armed Forces Day – Saturday 27th June 2015
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Armed Forces Day events will take place in Wincanton on Saturday 27th June. The aim of the day is to honour the contribution of military personnel, past and present, showing support to, and thanking the men and women who serve.
Funding Available for Community Groups in the Wincanton Area
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Funding is available for projects that support vulnerable, isolated and lonely older people and their carers; to improve life opportunities for disadvantaged children, young people and their families and to support communities affected by rural disadvantage. The deadline for applications is 15th June.
A History Society Talk About The Amazing SS Great Britain
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Specialist lecturer Ian Caskie will be travelling from Bristol to give what will be a fascinating lecture on this amazing ship on Friday 29th May in the Wincanton Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for May 2015
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The Wincanton branch of the Royal British Legion continues to thrive in the town and through its monthly newsletter, ‘Sandbag’, aims to keep members and the community informed of its activities.
Alan & Rosemary Watson Receive Life Membership of History Society
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The Revd. Canon Alan Watson and his wife Rosemary welcomed John Baxter and I when we turned up at their home to hand over a framed document giving them Life Membership of the Wincanton Museum and History Society.
Free Skills Workshops for Anyone Working 16 Hours or Less
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The Balsam Centre is running a Jewellery Workshop and an Ebay workshop as part of their new Skills Workshops, aimed at people who are not working or working 16 hours or less.
Key Milestone for New Wincanton Children’s Nursery
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Offices at Churchfields, Wincanton have had change of use permission granted by South Somerset District Council to transform them into a children’s nursery. Forty much needed spaces for 0 – 4 year-olds will be created.
The Shedders – Working in the Community
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Wincanton’s Shedders were in the press recently because of their work supplying owl boxes to the Hawke and Owl Trust. Now they are bringing the benefits of their gifts to bear closer to home.
George Keen Talks to History Society on Traditional Cheese Making
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At a packed meeting of the Museum and History Society George Keen gave a fascinating talk on how he and his family have been making Cheddar Cheese on their farm outside Wincanton, which has achieved international fame for its taste and quality.
“Create-Saturdays” at the Balsam Centre
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The Balsam Centre is starting some new art and creative workshops on Saturdays at the Balsam Centre, starting in March.
Wincanton’s Masonic Lodge is Looking to Help Local Causes
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Wincanton’s Masonic Lodge has been left an endowment that has been set aside to provide grant funding for local causes. Applications are invited from local charities and not-for-profit organisations for a slice of this endowment.
Good Samaritans
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The Kiddle family of Wincanton are getting a reputation for being Good Samaritans. In April 2014 Gordon rescued an elderly canine resident. Now his wife Margaret has come to the rescue of an elderly human neighbour in need of help.
Museum Gets a Logo Thanks to King Arthur’s Artists
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Will Bristol and Brad Tucker, students at King Arthur’s Community School, win prizes for designing a powerful logo for the Wincanton Museum and History Society.
Race Night Fundraiser for the Balsam Centre
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Get a group of friends together and join the Balsam Centre as they host an evening of entertainment with their Race Night fundraiser on Friday 27th Feburary at Wincanton Memorial Hall.
Poppy Appeal 2014 – British Legion is “Overwhelmed” by Local Generosity
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This year’s Poppy Appeal is now virtually finished. Nearly all of the donations have been counted and banked. The total amount of donations stands at £15,635, for which the British Legion would like to thank everyone.
Remembrance Parade 2014 – Wincanton Pays Tribute VIDEO
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Remembrancetide this year was very poignant and very well attended, this being the Centenary of the Great War. During the period many wreaths and crosses were laid at graves and memorials throughout our area.
Energy Best Deal Workshop at the Balsam Centre UPDATED
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If the cost of heating your home is a worry, the South Somerset Citizens Advice Bureau can help. Their free "Energy Best Deal" workshop on Thursday 22nd January will help you get the best deal from your energy suppliers.
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