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The amazing Joyful Spirit Choir, raising money for Christian Aid.
Joyful Spirit Choir concert on Friday 7th June, 7:30pm. Price £8.50. Sidcot School, Quaker Meeting Hall.
The roots of gospel music influence the joyful and inspirational music we enjoy today. Joyful Spirit sing songs influenced by that heritage from artists such as Abba, Dusty Springfield, Marvin Gaye, Toto, ELO, Earth Wind & Fire.
Another Sell out event for Cheddar Valley u3a Rock Band. This was a free event, from our own ‘Vintage Cheddar’ Rock Band with a retiring collection in aid of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. The popularity of these dances continues to increase with proceeds contributing to local charities.
Our Speaker Meeting on 6th June at 2:00pm in the Village Hall will feature a display of Elizabethan Costumes by Rosemary Griggs. It’ll be well worth a visit!
At the AGM of the Isle of Wedmore Bowls Club, President Roger Hughes and Shirley Wederell Chair of Wedmore Friends of Weston Hospicecare presented Julian Hall Director of Fund Raising at Weston Hospice with a cheque for £3,500. This amount is the combined totals of the Bowls Club fund raising events and the Fashion Show held on April 13th at the Bowls Club staged by the Friends of Weston Hospicecare.
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Winscombe will join thousands of communities world wide to mark D-Day 80 with a Beacon Lighting Evening on Thursday, 6th June. At 7:30pm a Documentary short film will be shown in The church Centre, Woodborough Rd, BS25 1BA, followed by:
From 8:45pm The Millennium Green Trust, on The Old Station, Strawberry Line, Winscombe, will be holding tributes and lighting a beacon, joining the nation in celebration. Both events are free and all welcome.
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Why not drop in at Lenny’s friendly Community Cafe in Shipham Village Hall on alternate Fridays, 11:00am to 2:30pm?
Serving coffee, tea, homemade cakes and light lunches. Come and make new friends.
All profits to charity.
Grant Success – Winscombe Community Association awarded £200,000 from National Lottery.
Following the Community Ownership Fund Grant of £300,000 towards their new community centre project ‘WinSpace’ – Winscombe Community Association have now been awarded £200,000 from the National Lottery. They still need to raise the final 11%. How can you get involved? You can donate via their website – winspace.org.uk/support OR their Donation Station in the Centre.
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Volunteer Drivers Urgently Needed!
Volunteers are desperately needed for our Community Transport Service that enables vulnerable people to attend medical appointments out of their local area when they don’t have any other form of transport.
We are looking for people with their own car, a full driving licence and spare time on their hands to join our friendly team.
The Shipham Inn (Somerset – BS25 1TW) would like to welcome new people to join their regular Mah-Jong Group. Whether you’re a novice, experienced Mah-Jong player or someone who would like to learn to play a warm welcome awaits. My hope is that we can make these enjoyable, social evenings playing a game that originated in the Far East.
1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month: 7:30pm start. Free.
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Winscombe Badminton – The Church Centre, BS25 1BA, Wednesdays at 8:00pm. New members of all ages and abilities welcome. Spare racquets available, first attendance free.
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Keeping active is vital for our health. Age UK Somerset delivers a fun and lively exercise session called Movement to Music in Cheddar.
This dynamic, choreographed class is designed for people over 55. Held at Cheddar Village Hall, Church Street, BS27 3RL, Tuesdays at 2:00pm, £6. This class is a great way to improve your general fitness, have fun, and meet new people, why not come along and try it?
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