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April Diary

It’s all happening in April! Spring is in the air!
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Regular activities (village hall unless stated).
Mondays Pilates 6pm
Tuesdays Upholstery 10.30 am , Badminton 8pm,  Curry Night, Half Moon (until Easter)
Wednesdays Adult tap dancing 6.15
Thursdays Art 10.00
Fridays Art 10.00

Other Events
Wednesday 2nd April   Wincanton Races, 2.15,  “ANVIL” Discussion group – “Freedom of Expression”, Quaker Hall, Wincanton 7.00 More. . .
Thursday 3rd April Music Night, Half Moon,  8.30
Saturday April 5th Horsington Music and Craft Festival. From 10am-late. More…
Spectra Music  at St Luke and St Teresa’s Church, Wincanton at 7.30pm
Monday 7th April  Ladies lunch Group, Rose &crown, Trent
Tuesday 8th April North Cheriton Gardeners Society, North Cheriton Village Hall, 7,30
Thursday 10th April Parish Council, 7.30, Village Hall
Wednesday 12th April Live screening from the Royal Opera House of Mozart’s “Don Giovani”. 6. 45 Cineworld, Yeovil. More. . . 
Saturday 13th April Wincanton Races, (Childrens day) 2.30
Sunday 20 April  Easter Sunday Quiz, Half Moon, 8.00
Wednesday 23rd AprilHitchcock “, starring Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson – Wincanton Film Society, King Arthur’s School, 7.30
Wednesday 23rd April  – Saturday 26 April “Utopia Limited”, by Gilbert & Sullivan, performed by Milborne Port Opera. Milborne Port Village Hall, 7.30 More. . .
Thursday 24 April Coach trip to see “Utopia” at Milborne Port. Various departure points include the Cheritons, the Half Moon and Templecombe. Details from the Half Moon 01963 370140 More 
Thursday 26th April Wincanton Races 2.20
Monday 28 April Horsington Parish Church Annual Meeting, followed by Annual Parochial church meeting, Parish Church, 7.30
The Royal Ballet – The Winter’s Tale, Live relay, Cineworld, Yeovil, assume 6.45 More . .

St John’s Church services
6th April 9.15 am Holy Communion with Sunday School
13th April 11am Palm Sunday -Morning Prayer
17th April 7.30 pm, Maundy Thursday  Holy Communion, St Mary the Virgin, Templecombe
18th April Good Friday, 7.00pm, A service of Hymns and readings
20th April Easter Sunday, 9.15am Holy Communion
27th April 8.30 Holy Communion (BCP)

Horsington Craft and Music Festival – April 5th

John Samson
John Samson

Fasten your seatbelts for a great Saturday in Horsington. On Saturday April 5th. .Eight bands will play at an all- day music festival, alongside a crafts fair, a model circus exhibition, children’s’ rides, the Castle Carey  carnival bus and a bouncy castle. Full catering will be provided. The venue is the Half Moon pub, and its environs.

There will also be plenty of trade stands selling local crafts, art, books, jewellery, clothing and local produce.

John Samson, who has organized the festival single handed, promises a great day, rain or shine, with something for everyone.

The fair opens at 10 am and the first band starts playing at 10.30

The festival is in aid of the Horsington area defibrillator fund, and the associated VETS (Village Emergency Telephone Service), which will be used to summon the volunteers in case of an emergency.

The festival has a long and distinguished list of 23 sponsors who are supporting the event financially or practically. This includes John Samsom’s company, Somerset Mini Marquees, which is providing all the tentage and weather protection.

The band running order is:
1 pm The Dissipated Men’s Washboard band
2 pm Tom Clements
3 pm King Arthur’s Rock Band
4 pm The Defibrillators
5 pm The 2-foot Moose B
6.30 pm Theya & Band
8 pm Makeshift People Band
9 pm Rip It Up

Looks like being a great day – enjoy!

February Diary

The evenings are getting lighter. Do something!
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Regular activities (village hall unless stated).
Mondays Pilates 6pm
Tuesdays Upholstery 10.30 am , Badminton 8pm,  Curry Night, Half Moon Wednesdays Adult tap dancing 6.15
Thursdays Art 10.00
Fridays Art 10.00

Other Events
Saturday February 1st Last night of “Aladdin” at Shaftesbury Arts Centre. More…
Monday February 3rd Ladies Lunch Group, Bell & Crown, Zeals
 “Gravity”, starring Sandra Bullock  and George Clooney , The Bear , Wincanton, 7.30 Sharp. More. . .
Wednesday 5th February Music Night, Half Moon,  8.30
Monday 6th February WI, Village Hall 7.30
Tuesday 11th February North Cheriton Gareners Society AGM, North Cheriton Village Hall, 7.30
Wednesday 12th February  “ANVIL” Discussion group – First meeting -economics. Quaker hall, Wincanton 7.30 More. . .
Live screening from the Royal Opera House of Mozart’s “Don Giovani”. 6. 45 Cineworld, Yeovil. More. . .
Thursday 13th February Parish Council, 7.30, Village Hall
Saturday 15th February, Wincanton Races, 1.55
Wednesday 19th February Rare chance to see “Casablanca” – Wincanton Film Society, King Arthur’s School, 7.30
Thursday 20th February defibrillator meeting,  7.00, Half Moon More . .
Thursday 26th February Wincanton Races 2.20

St John’s Church services
2nd February 9.15 am Holy Communion with Sunday School
9th February 11am Moring Prayer
16th February 9.15am Holy Communion
23rd February 8.30 Holy Communion (BCP)

Cultural treats in Yeovil (Not a joke)

There’s more going on at Cineworld, Yeovil, than the usual blockbusters and crass rubbish.
Tucked away in the programme where no-one will find them is a veritable treasure trove of live (or recently recorded) performances from The Royal Opera House, The Royal Shakespeare Company, The National Theatre, The English National Opera, The Metropolitan Opera (New York) and leading west end theatres.

We have commented before that the organisers and promoters could do much more to publicise clearly what is showing, when, and how much it costs. The Blog does its bit. For more information go to http://www.cineworld.co.uk/events. Good luck!

Here are some examples of the treats in store
National Theatre -Noel Coward’s “Private Lives” with Toby Stephens and Anna Chancellor  6th Feb  7.30  More . . . (allow time to load video trailer)
English Nation Opera –Britten’s Peter grimes LIVE  23rd February 3pm  More . . (Video Trailer)
National Theatre- “War Horse”, LIVE on 27 Feb at 7pm, repeated 13th, 18th and 22nd March (2.30)  March  More . . .
  
Met Opera – “Prince Igor” LIVE 1st March 5pm More. . . 
Elton John  in Ceasar’s Palace, Las Vegas  22nd March 6.30 More. . .Elton John
Royal Ballet – Sleeping Beauty LIVE 19th March 7.15 More. . .
Sleeping Beauty
  Bolshoi Ballet LIVE 2nd Feb, 30th March,
More. . .

Met Opera – “La Boheme” LIVE 5th April – Franco Zeffirelli’s production 5th April 5.45  More. . .

Music and craft fair in April to raise funds

Diary note for April: John Sansom is busy organizing the Horsington Music and craft fair, which will take place at the Half Moon on Saturday 5th April from 10am till late.
The event will feature a variety of craft and other stalls with the music festival featuring 6 , yes 6, live bands and an open mic competition.

All proceeds from this event will go towards the defibrillator and VETS funding so please do support it.

Craft stands are available at £6 per table, so get knitting! Entry tickets are £3 in advance (available from the Half Moon or John Sansom) or £5 on the day.

With John’s enthusiasm this promises to be a memorable day, one to put in your diary. All enquiries to John on 370178.

 

Defbrilator needs your help (and money)

HorsingtonexpectsThere will be a meeting in the Half Moon on the 20th February at 7.00pm on the progress of the defibrillator to be fitted into the Telephone box at Horsington and to provide information regarding the defibrillator and the VETS system (Village Emergency Telephone System).

This is your chance to get involved!

Volunteers are needed to transport the defibrillator to the causality  and operate it.(familiarisation will be given). Some volunteers have stepped forward, but more are needed. Medical or first aid experience is an obvious advantage.

Without the support of the residents THIS WILL NOT SUCCEED so please do lend your support. Tthis is a vital piece of life saving equipment which  you may be grateful for one day.

Please do attend. Contact details; Charles James 371166

Funding for the defibrillator to date has been solely from a community development grant and the voluntary (and generous) contributions and fund raising from private individuals. No funding has been requested from the parish council.

Charles James would like to  thank all those who have kindly donated towards the defibrillator – without your generosity we would not be at this stage – thank you!

More on the defribrilator

January Diary

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Regular activities (village hall unless stated).
Mondays Pilates 6pm
Tuesdays Upholstery 10.30 am , Badminton 8pm,  Curry Night, Half Moon (From Jan 7th)
Wednesdays Adult tap dancing 6.15
Thursdays Art 10.00
Fr.idays Art 10.00

Wednesday  January 1st  Brunch at the Half Moon 12am-3pm
Thursday 2nd January WI New year Dinner 7.30
Monday 6th January Ladies Lunch Group, Kings Arms, East Stour
Tuesday 7th January First 2014 Curry Night, Half Moon
Wednesday 8th January Music Night, Half Moon,  8.30
Thursday 9th January Parish Council, 7.30, Village Hall

St John’s Church services
5th January 9.15 Holy Communion
12th January 11.00 am Morning Prayer
19th January 9.15 Holy Communion
26th January 8.30 Holy Communion (BCP)

December Diary – a busy month

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Regular activities (village hall unless stated).
(Some regular activities may stop over the Christmas period)

Mondays Pilates 6pm
Tuesdays Upholstery 10.30 am , Badminton 8pm,
Wednesdays Adult tap dancing 6.15
Thursdays Art 10.00
Fridays Art 10.00

Thursday 12th December Parish Council, 7.30, Village Hall
Tuesday 24th December  Carols by Candlelight, Horsington Parish Church 6.30.pm.
Mince pies and carols at the Half Moon 8 pm
Thursday 26th December   Brunch at the Half Moon 10am-2pm, Wincanton Races from 1230
Sunday 29th December Show off your Christmas Jumper at the half Moon! -lunchtime. End of the year quiz,  teams of 4-ish, Half Moon 8pm
Monday January 1st 2014 Brunch at the Half Moon 12am-3pm,

St John’s Church services
15th December 9.15 Holy Communion
22nd December 8.30 am Holy Communion
24th December   6pm Candlelit carol Service
25th December 9.15 Holy Communion
29th December United service in Templecombe Parish Church

2014 starts with Breakfast at the Half Moon

Half MoonNew years Day dawns bright and clear on a Wednesday. Yes it’s 2014! The Half Moon, ever mindful of the needs  of the survivors from the night before is offering a delicious bumper brunch from 12 noon -3pm.

Adults £7.95, children £4.95 To book, call 01963 370140

Half Moon gears up for a tradional Christmas welcome

Half MoonWhen it comes to Christmas cheer, there’s no place like the Half Moon in Horsington. This year Andrew & Philippa have gone to great lengths to ensure some fun for everyone.

On Christmas Eve, there is the traditional Christmas sing-song with plenty of carols and other favourites, helped by whatever you fancy, and delicious mince pies. Bring the entire family. From 8pm

On Christmas day the bar is open for the  lunch time session  only. Your chance to escape from the chaos at home and wish your friends and neighbours a happy Christmas over a quick pint.

half boxingday13On Boxing Day there will be brunch from 10 am – a chance to set yourself up for the races or just relax with your friends and families away from the chores at home.

On Sunday 29th December there will be a fashion show – of sorts. The models are YOU, and the apparel is that beautiful, fashionable, OTT or naff Christmas jumper which Santa gave you – not necessarily this year.

In the evening the traditional end of the year quiz starts at 8 pm. Usual format – teams of 4-ish. All welcome. Don’t bring your phone.

Andrew and Philippa wish everyone a very happy Christmas, and look forward to welcoming old friends and new at the Half Moon.