Category: Events

Don’t forget, the annual New Year’s quiz at the Half Moon is on Sunday January 1st at 7.30 pm. See You there.

Bridge players at all levels are invited to join an informal Bridge club at the Half Moon on Tuesday evenings during the winter months.

The aim is for social rather than tournament Bridge, and it’s an opportunity to learn or improve in a social atmosphere, as well as enjoy a fun evening.

Tuesdays is also Curry Night at the Half Moon, with the popular 2 for a Tenner promotion returning.

Bridge starts off at 6.30, with a break for dinner around 8 pm.

All welcome, expert or beginner. Mistakes forgiven. The whole thing kicks off on 10 January.

Anyone who heard Wincanton’ Choral Society’s stunning rendition of Haydn’s “Creation” in the summer knows they are in for a treat this Christmas. This exceptional choir (featuring a good few Horsington residents) will be performing their annual Christmas concert in the Wincanton sports hall on Sunday 11th december at 7.30.pm.

The programme includes

Karl Jenkins’ “A Celebration of Christmas”
Morten Lauridsen’s “O Magnum Mysterium”
Excerpts from Handel’s Messiah.

Ticket prices are unchanged from last year – £12 adults, £6.00 for the under 18’s.

Tickets from Choir members, if you know one, or 01749 813899.
More about the choir, including membership details

The Half Moon has a mission to stave off the post-Christmas blues with some tempting offers and events.
1st January New Year’s Day Brunch 12 noon -3 pm, £7.95 a head (Children £4.95) .
New year’s Day quiz 8 pm. teams of 4 (ish) £1 per head. Re-kindle those brain cells.
Saturday 28th January Burrrns Night Supper.  Hit the haggis big time.
Every January Sunday Carvery main course and desert – special offer -£10 per person.

Here’s an idea for some meaningful exercise  to keep the Christmas flab at bay. The Half Moon is offering an evening of beer and skittles (well, a hot supper and your first pint or a glass of wine) including use of the skittle alley, for just £7.95 per person. Why not form a team and challenge your neighbours?
You can issue an  invitation for people to join your team or challenges to other teams  by using the “Comment” facility on the Blog.
Bookings: Tel 370140 or halfmoon@horsington.co.uk

It will be pith helmets and jungle drums galore at Horsington Parish church on Friday  9th December, when famous explorer Colonel John Blashford-Snell  gives a talk on “19th Century Darkest Africa”.

In 1968, as a mere Captain, John Blashford -Snell led a British army expedition to descend the Blue Nile at the invitation of then emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassi.

Further ambitious expeditions followed, including the first land crossing of Panama’s  Darien Gap in 1971/2 and navigating all 2700 miles of the Congo in 1974.

It promises to be a very interesting talk. Tickets at the door. Talk starts 7.30. Suggested donation £8

More about the Colonel

 

Wincanton’s Pilgrim Singers, led by Jane Fenton, are singing at at a Taizé Advent service at Horsington Church at 6pm this Sunday 27 November.

Taizé is an interdenominational Christian community based in France which has prayer and song at the heart of its worship.

Should be an uplifting evening. The Pilgrim singers are excellent.

More about  Taizé here

Time to sharpen your brains again. Wincanton Phoenix are hosting their autumn charity quiz at the Half Moon on Sunday 20 November. Usual stuff: teams of four (ish), £1 per head, 7.30. All proceeds in aid of local causes. Be there.

Wincanton Christmas Fair, in aid of Help for Heroes, now in its 8th successful year, is on Wednesday 30th November from 10- 4.

There is a huge choice of quality stalls selling unique products that are not usually found on the high street.

Gifts, fashions, leather goods, toys, designer fashion, delicacies, home ware, gardening, and more. With over 30 stalls, the event provides a veritable department store , with unbeatable, hassle-free shopping

The Fair is held in a huge heated marquee at Wincanton racecourse, with its ample parking.

Entrance to the Fair is £3. Coffee, tea and light lunches are available all day at the cafe

Wincanton Christmas Fair is a member of the Charity Fairs Association.
Click here for a list of exhibitors

The North Cheriton Christmas Craft and Gift Fayre will be held at the North Cheriton Village Hall on Saturday 12 November from 11am to 4 pm.

Seasonal produce from truly local artists, artisans and and craftspeople. Home made refreshments. Entrance £1, children free.