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From an Art to a Science – A Talk by Hendrika Foster
In a fascinating and well attended talk to the Wincanton Museum and History Society, Hendrika Foster explored an intriguing topic outlining the history of medicine and how it has shifted from being seen as an art to a science.
Christmas with Dickens – A Talk by David and Jenny Peet
Well known speaker David Peet and his wife Jenny will be giving a talk on Thursday 27th November to Wincanton Museum and History Society about Charles Dickens and his interest in Christmas.
Lawnmower Maintenance Workshop Starting at The Balsam Centre
The Balsam Centre is running some new practical workshops and classes for people who are out of work or unemployed. The latest to start is a Lawnmower Maintenance Workshop. The class will take place every Wednesday at 11.00am.
The Art of Medicine – A History Society Talk by Hendrika Foster
The Art of Medicine is the subject of art historian Hendrika Foster’s illustrated talk on Friday 31st October. Sounds mysterious. Isn’t Medicine a Science?
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for September 2014
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the September Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.
An Extraordinary Life - Constance Charlotte Bailward (1890 to 1970)
Attracted by the drawings of First World War nurse Constance Bailward (currently displayed in Wincanton Library, and attracting many visitors), we in the museum had no idea of the life she went on to live. Read what we discovered.
Balsam Centre to Run New Weekend Courses!
New weekend courses are coming to Wincanton, especially for those people unable to make any of our weekday sessions. The Balsam Centre will be opening up at weekends to hold a range of workshops and courses.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for August 2014
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the August Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.
Fenton Rutter Remembered
Fenton Rutter, the well known retired Wincanton solicitor, died recently at the age of 92. The fifth generation of Rutters to run his family business, his funeral took place in the Parish Church on Thursday 7th August.
Wincanton History Walk
Take a walk around Wincanton with Frank Foster on Tuesday 12th August at 10.00am, traveling back in time to discover the history of this town, the battles and the buildings.
Wincanton Remembers the Crash of Old Faithful
In a moving ceremony the people of Wincanton and Bayford met at the Wincanton War Memorial on Sunday 22nd June to pay their respects and remember the sacrifice of the US airmen whose Flying Fortress crashed outside Wincanton.
Opticians Walk Raises £500 for Balsam Centre Project
On Sunday 27th April 2014 all the staff at Robert Friths Optometrists Wincanton escaped from the practice to be let loose on a 10 mile walk around Stourhead in aid of The Balsam Centre.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for May 2014
News and stories from the Wincanton and District branch of the Royal British Legion in their monthly Sandbag newsletter. Read the summary and download the full edition, complete with photos here.
Wincanton’s First Casualties of WWI – Tony Goddard’s History Society Talk
In a well-attended talk in the Memorial Hall, Tony Goddard concentrated on what was known of the first three World War One casualties from the Wincanton area.
RBL 70th Anniversary Commemoration of Flying Fortress Crash
The crash of an American Flying Fortress has gone down in local folklore and is always commemorated by Wincanton Royal British Legion. The 70th anniversary of the crash will take the form of a Service of Thanksgiving on Sunday 22 June.
Wincanton at War – August to December 1914
A presentation by Tony Goddard for the Wincanton Museum and History Society on Thursday 29th May in the Memorial Hall. The presentation will be supported by archive photos and battlefield artefacts.
Sharing Textile Skills with Carrington House
Residents of Carrington House helped to create a textile piece at the Balsam Centre commemorating the 37 men from Wincanton who are on the Roll of Honour at the Parish Church.
Heritage Lottery Funding Comes to Wincanton
A First World War Community and Arts Heritage Project has won Heritage Lottery Funding. The project focuses on the impact the War had on Wincanton 100 years ago, using local artefacts and commemorative crafted objects to engage with young people.
A Framework for Making Wincanton a Better Place
After a recent appeal for ideas to put together an action plan for Wincanton, I have had an astonishing amount of feedback from locals and set out here the issues, suggestions and action needed to make Wincanton a better place.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for April 2014
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the April Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in PDF format.
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