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Save it! Energy, Water & Money Event at the Balsam Centre
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WISH (Warmer Improved Somerset Homes), Wessex Water and South Somerset Council are holding a Save it! Energy, Water and Money event at the Balsam Centre in Wincanton on Tuesday 1st March between 12.30pm and 3.30pm.
Nostalgic Film Show Attracts Crowds & Raises £1,000 for Charity
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The recent film show celebrating 50 nostalgic years of Wincanton Transport and Engineering was a great success, attended by an unexpectedly large crowd and raising £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Care.
Wincanton Seniors Christmas Lunch
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Sunday 6th December saw around eighty Wincanton senior citizens enjoying a traditional Christmas dinner and a concert by the Pilgrim Singers in the Memorial Hall, Wincanton.
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza Pulls the Crowds Again
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This year’s well attended Christmas Extravaganza featured many of the old favourites, including Santa’s Grotto, carols around the Christmas tree and jazz music in The Dolphin’s courtyard, as well as some new events, such as a lantern parade.
It’s coming... UPDATED
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The shops are decorated and full of Christmas stock; choirs up and down the land are practicing their music. We can safely say that Christmas is coming soon, and so is the Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza.
Family Christmas Quiz Fundraiser for Westhill Nursery
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Join Christmas fun at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 28th November for the Family Christmas Quiz Fundraiser held by Westhill Nursery. Everybody is welcome! Help us raise money towards a new climbing frame and outdoor play equipment for the Nursery.
Switching On the Christmas Tree Lights
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This Saturday, 14th, at 6:30pm the lights on the Christmas tree at Market Place will be switched on as part of a ceremony lead by Mayor Colin Winder. There will hopefully also be some carol singing around the tree.
Fifty Years of Wincanton Transport and Engineering (1965-2015)
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On Saturday 14th November we will be presenting an evening of pure nostalgia, on film and stills, about Wincanton Transport from 1965 until 2015.
ANVIL Discussion: Should the UK Stay in the EU?
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Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union? This is the choice we will be facing for the referendum. A local talk gives you the chance to look at the issues.
Wincanton Carnival Returns This Friday
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After a six-year gap Wincanton Carnival is making a come-back, starting this Friday. The brand new Carnival team have worked hard during the past 12 months to revive a local tradition that dates back to 1985.
Bayford Hall Project Table Top Sale
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Visit our table top sale or have a table yourself for £5.00 at Bayford Mission Hall on Saturday 10th October, from 10.00am to 12.30pm. Our working group is raising funds for the purchase and refurbishment of Bayford Chapel.
Diamond Celebrations at Wincanton Flower Show
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Wincanton and District Gardeners Association celebrated its 60th Flower Show on September 5th 2015. The number of visitors who attended the show during the afternoon were double that of the previous year.
The Italian Barber of Wincanton - A Talk by John Baxter
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A Museum and History Society talk on Friday 25th September at 7.30pm in Wincanton Memorial Hall, on the life of Alberto Bioletti who worked as a barber in Wincanton for 45 years. Yet John says, “His is one of the most extra-ordinary lives I have ever encountered.”
Country House Car Boot Sale at Yarlington House
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You are invited to The Country House Car Boot Sale on Sunday 13th September 2015, 9.00am to 2.30pm at Yarlington House, with profits going to Somerset Sight, helping visually impaired people in Somerset.
VJ Day Events & Celebrations in Wincanton
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Pictures and write up of the many local events that took place in August to commemorate VJ Day. The events saw the participation of many local residents, councillors and businesses.
Winkfest!
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Winkfest, a day of family fun, entertainment and live music, debuts in Wincanton this year on bank holiday Monday 31st August 2015, 11am till 6pm at Wincanton Sports Ground.
Annual Fete Raises £2,190 for Wincanton Community Hospital
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With the kind help of hospital staff, Friends and volunteers, Wincanton’s Community Hospital Annual Fete was a huge success, raising much-needed funds for the hospital and ensuring a fun afternoon for all who attended.
Playday Start Time Error
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South Somerset have announced that there is an error in their poster for today’s Playday in Wincanton. The poster shows the event running between 10am and 1pm. The event actually starts at 1pm and runs through till 4pm. Please pass the word to everyone you know.
Wincanton Skate Jam 2015 VIDEO
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Wincanton hosted its first Skate Jam back on 12th August, attracting participants from as far as Yeovil to the free youth day. Spectators were treated to a stunning show of acrobatic skills.
Wincanton Celebrations Mark 70th Anniversary of End of World War II
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Wincanton Town Council, in conjunction with the Royal British Legion, is planning a whole weekend of different events to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
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