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Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter September 2013
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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.
A Wincanton Childhood - A Talk by Gill D'Arcy
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On Friday 27th September, born and bred Wincantonian Gill D'Arcy will be telling a Wincanton Museum and History Society audience her story of what it's been like to live in the town.
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter August 2013
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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.
Cooking 'Nosh' for no 'Dosh'
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Lost? Don’t know what to do with yourself? Hanna Ashleigh talked to me about the satisfaction of cooking on a voluntary basis at the Balsam Centre's Loose Ends Cafe.
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter July 2013
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News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the July Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs.
Museum Thanks Canon Watson for Years of Support
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Wincanton Museum and History Society held their annual Garden Party in the Balsam Centre gardens on Saturday 3rd August where Canon Alan Watson was thanked for his years as a Trustee.
Congratulations to Wincanton Library - Serving the Community for 40 Years!
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Having had a Royal beginning when opened on 27th June 1973 by Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret, Wincanton Library is most definitely one of the town's treasures, adding much value to our residents over the last 40 years.
Name the Market to Win the Chance to Open it Officially!
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The Wincanton Town Team is launching Wincanton's new Market on Sunday 15th September. All it needs now is a catchy new name. Send them your suggestion for a chance to cut the ribbon and officially open the market!
Crime Novelist Lyndon Stacey Gives Talk in Wincanton Library
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Wincanton Library invited the accomplished novelist Lyndon Stacey, to give a reading of her work and a public talk on Thursday 27th June.
Young People Attend Flying Fortress Crash Memorial
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On 25th June 1944 an American B17 Flying Fortress crashed at Snag Farm, Stoke Trister killing all nine crew members. This year students from King Arthur’s Community School joined members of the Royal British Legion for the annual commemoration.
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter June 2013
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News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the June newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.
New Games Club at the Balsam Centre
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The Balsam Centre is getting a new club - a games club. If you’re interested in playing Scrabble and Upwords, Chess, Bridge, Mahjong and card games, come along and join in!
Fun for all the Family on Armed Forces Day
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There is going to be fun for all the family in Wincanton on Armed Forces Day, Saturday 29th June, when Wincanton Royal British Legion are hosting an event at the Millers Inn, Wincanton, to commemorate the day.
Sewing Classes at the Balsam Centre
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At the request of several members of the Job Done project at the Balsam Centre, a five-week sewing course will be starting on Wednesday 3rd July. Be quick to sign up - very few places remain!
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter May 2013
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News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the May Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.
The Balsam Bustle - A Great Time Had By All
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Our first Balsam Bustle was a great success! The many activities and our special guests in the form of some popular Star Wars characters drew huge crowds! We're looking forward to doing it all again next year!
New Book to Commemorate Wincanton's First World War Soldiers
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2014 is the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. Wincanton's men rallied to the call and this has inspired a book about every local man shown on the Roll of Honour. Proceeds to the Wincanton Poppy Appeal 2014.
A Community Radio Station For Wincanton And Surrounding Villages
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If you are involved in any form of community group in the Wincanton area, or community issues at any level, then this should be of interest to you: a new community radio station.
Sandbag - Wincanton & District RBL Newsletter: April 2013
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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.
The Loose Ends Cafe at the Balsam Centre
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During August last year the Balsam Centre started a Tuesday lunchtime café, from 12.30pm to 2.00pm, called Loose Ends, open to everyone who is, well, at a loose end! Join us for freshly-cooked food and great company.
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