Residents living in and around Wincanton are smashing, sliding and spinning for free, thanks to an exciting new project called ‘Sport50’. The idea of Sport50 is to offer anyone over the age of 50 the opportunity to try a wide range of adapted sports which include new age curling, boccia, badminton, short tennis, walking rounders, croquet and basketball. Full Story: Read More
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Wincanton Poppy Appeal Launch, 26th October
Wincanton Royal British Legion will launch Poppy Appeal 2013/14 with a rousing concert given by Wincanton Silver Band at Wincanton Memorial Hall on 26th October starting at 7.30 pm. From the glorious Prussian cavalry march Father Rhine to the stately Grenadiers Waltz and from the songs of South Pacific to the melodies of Irving Berlin, this concert will entertain from start to finish. The forthcoming anniversary of the First World War will be represented with music and poetry and the rousing Last Post will be performed to the intimate setting of Douglas Pope’s Nightfall in Camp.” The band are also playing Highlights from Les Miserables, the Thin Red Line and The Wee Macgreegor. Tickets cost £7.50 each and are available from Wincanton Town Hall and Divine Wines in Wincanton High Street or by telephoning 01963-824193