UPDATED 29th July 2026
Sponsored by Winsham Parish Council
Saturday 26th September
- Saturday, 10th October 2026
Opportunity to try something
new!
There is a
lot going on in our village of Winsham.
New residents or
long-established, come along to the festival events, meet new
people and find out about the many interests that Winsham has to
offer.
The festival is a new event
celebrating and supporting the people, talents, skills, and
interests of Winsham and its parish, and includes the
long-established Art Club Annual Exhibition.
Our aim is to bring together
different age groups and to make participation as accessible and
affordable as possible. Admission to most events is free, but
some may need to charge or raise money in other ways to cover
costs, or make specified donations to local or village charities,
on a voluntary basis.
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The programme of some thirty events, spread
over two weeks, can be found on this Winsham Parish
Web site page by scrolling down. Events are many and varied and
include the graphic Arts, Dance, Music-classical and
modern, and martial arts.
Discover the latest and most exciting details for
Winfest 26 with two handy event listings below.....
The first list
offers an easy-to-follow chronological guide to every
event, with key details including the event name, date,
time, and location.
The second list,
shown immediately below the first, gives you a richer
preview of each event, including what to expect,
admission details, and links to learn more about the
participants bringing it to life.
As the festival
draws closer, even more events may be announced, so both
lists will be kept up to date. Check back regularly so
you do not miss anything.
You can also follow
the Winfest 26 Facebook page for the latest participant
news, event updates, and changes; the link is below.
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Sponsored by Winsham Parish Council
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
This is subject to possible updates, additional events, minor
changes ,etc. Changes will be publicised on this web page, in Winsham Community News
and the Festival Facebook page. Scroll down for full
details
| Date |
Event |
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| Saturday, 26th
Sept |
Kilima Quartet Concert-7.00pm
(OPENING EVENT) |
St. Stephens |
| Monday, 28th
Sept |
Introduction to
Pilates-10.15-11-15am |
Jubilee Hall |
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Monday, 28th Sept |
Introduction to Tai-Chi & Gigong 1.45-3.45pm |
Jubilee Hall |
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Monday, 28th Sept |
Introduction to Aikido 6.30-8.30pm |
Jubilee Hall |
| Tuesday,29th
Sept |
Introduction to Yoga 10.00-11.00am |
Jubilee Hall |
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Tuesday,29th Sept |
Afternoon Tea & Dance 2.30-5.00pm |
Jubilee Hall |
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Tuesday,29th Sept |
Introduction to Art with Deborah
6.00-9.00pm |
Jubilee Hall |
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Wed.30th Sept |
Introduction to Winsham Bridge Club
2.00-5.00pm |
Jubilee Hall |
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Wed.30th Sept |
My Ballet 1 6.00pm & 6.45pm |
Jubilee Hall |
| Wed.30th Sept |
Dance-Modern/Jazz 8.00-9.00pm |
Jubilee Hall |
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Thurs.1st
October |
Winsham Walkers-Starting in village
but route not yet finalised-Details to follow |
The Great Outdoors! |
| Thurs.1st
October |
Introduction to AD-Hoc Club
10.30-12.00pm |
Jubilee Hall |
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Thurs.1st
October |
Mini Pub Games Challenge
Noon-11pm |
The Bell |
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Thurs.1st October |
Festival Quiz 8.00pm |
The Bell |
| Friday, 2nd
October |
Winsham Art Exhibition 6.00-8.00pm
-PREVIEW |
Jubilee Hall |
| Saturday 3rd
October |
Winsham Art Exhibition 10.00am-5.00pm |
Jubilee Hall |
| Sunday,4th
October |
Winsham Art Exhibition10.00am-5.00pm |
Jubilee Hall |
| Saturday,3rd
October |
Winsham Community Club (Details to
follow) |
WCC |
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Saturday,3rd October |
Winsham FC-Juniors
(Details to follow) |
WCC |
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Monday, 5th October |
Introduction to Aikido 6.30-8.30pm |
Jubilee Hall |
| Tuesday, 6th
October |
Introduction to Yoga 10-11am |
Jubilee Hall |
| Tuesday,6th
October |
Literary Somerset-a talk by James
Crowden.7.00pm |
Jubilee Hall |
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Wed. 7th October |
Dance-Modern/Jazz 8.00-9.00pm |
Jubilee Hall |
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Thursday,8th October |
Festival Jubilee Cafe 11.00-12pm |
Jubilee Hall |
| Thursday,8th
October |
Winsham Hort. Soc.-Talk 7.00-8.00pm |
Jubilee Hall |
| Friday, 9th
October |
My Ballet 2 10.00am & 11.30am |
Jubilee Hall |
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Friday, 9th October |
Introduction to Short Mat Bowling
2.00-6.00pm |
Jubilee Hall |
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Friday, 9th October |
Cider History and Tasting with
James Crowden and Liz
Copas 7.00pm |
Jubilee Hall |
| Saturday,10th
October |
My Ballet
3 10.00am |
Jubilee Hall |
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Saturday,10th October |
Harvest Supper and Raffle 6.00-9.00pm |
Jubilee Hall |
More information about the events and the event
organisers................
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VENUE:ST.
STEPHEN’S-Church Street
OPENING EVENT
St Stephen’s,
7.00pm,( Doors open-6.30pm. Saturday, 26th Sept
Chamber Music Concert by the Kilima Quartet. Well-known
String Quartet favourites, played by a locally based group of
professional musicians. Admission is free-donations
requested - suggested £15.
The programme for the evening will
be:
Haydn String Quartet in C major
Op.33 No.3 ('The Bird')
Beethoven String Quartet in C minor,
Opus18 No.4
Borodin String Quartet No.2
(including the much loved 'Nottorno')
Danish String Quartet-A selection
from the 'Last Leaf' album
Click on logo for further information
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VENUE:JUBILEE
HALL, Church Street
Introduction to Pilates.
Monday,28th September 10.15-11.15am. Admission Free.
Click on logo for further information
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VENUE: JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Winsham Tai-Chi & Qigong.
Jubilee Hall,2.00-3.30pm Monday 28th Sept 1.45-3.45pm
Explanation of principles of disciplines and demonstrations and
participation. Open class, open to all. Admission Free.
Click on logo for further information
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VENUE:
JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Introduction to Aikido. Monday,28th
September,6.30-8.30pm. Demonstrations, Voluntary participation,
Refreshments, Admission
Free.
After a welcome and brief introduction to Ki-Aikido,
by the club leader, Eileen Honeybun,
there will be refreshments, an opportunity to meet the
members, and an invitation to come and try for yourself.
Helping a student coordinate
mind and body
Click on logo for further information
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VENUE: JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Introduction to Yoga. Tuesday,
September 29th 10.00-11.00am and October 6th.
Admission Free.
Click on logo for further information
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VENUE: JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Afternoon Tea and Dance-organised by Chard Inner Wheel.
Tuesday, 29 September 2.30-5.00pm. Wide selection of popular
music to suit different tastes and age groups. Everyone welcome! Admission by
pre-purchased ticket (Price £8 from Winsham Shop and others
listed below).
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VENUE: JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Introduction to Art with Deborah.
Tuesday 29th September, 6.00-9.00pm
‘Be part of the big picture’. Help paint a big
picture-all welcome-no previous experience needed-all materials
provided. Admission Free
Click on logo for more information
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VENUE: JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Introduction to Winsham Bridge
Club. Committee Room, Jubilee Hall, 2-5.00pm
Wednesday, 30th September & 7th October. Meet
members-join in. Admission Free.
Click on logo for further information
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VENUE: JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
My Ballet 1.
Jubilee
Hall, Wednesday, 30th Sept
, 6.00pm-See details below
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VENUE: JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Modern/ Jazz Dance. Main Hall,
Jubilee Hall Wednesday 30th Sept. & Wed.7th October
8.00-9.00pm
Dance is an enjoyable and
effective way to target all areas of fitness, cardio,
strength, agility, flexibility and endurance.
The class focuses on having
fun, while learning dance skills making dance
classes accessible and safer for all levels. No
experience needed just love of moving to music.
It uses well known pop music
and has modern, street and lyrical jazz feel too much of
the choreography, come give it a try during Winfest and
bring your own style and moves to the dances.
(And water, comfortable
clothes to move in and trainers or dance shoes).
Eli Hodgson -Course Leader
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Winsham Walkers
This group, established many years ago, and now led by
Dave Lester, organises walks on the First Thursday
morning of most months-weather and circumstances
permitting.
The route of this festival walk has yet to be finalised,
but will probably start in the village. Details will be
published here when finalised. They average about five
miles.
Newcomers will be most welcome.
Click on logo for further information
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VENUE: JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Introduction to AD-HOC Group.
Jubilee Hall,10.30-12.00pm Thursday, 1st
October. Low-modest impact exercise for the elderly. Admission
Free.
Click on logo for further information
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VENUE: THE BELL, Church Street
Festival Quiz at The Bell
Thursday, 1st October 8.00pm.
The Quiz is held regularly in
The Bell on Thursdays. Teams of four (5 at a push
restricted due to table layout) and entry is free. There
are no prizes it's just a bit of fun. First Question is
a 8pm. The usual format is 4 rounds of 10 to 12
questions, which includes a music round, plus table top
handouts.
The quiz on the 1st October
will have questions in keeping with, and relating to,
the theme of "Winsham Festival of Arts & Leisure" so
please come and join us for what promises to be a fun
evening.
Booking essential as space is
tight please call Debbie on 07808 505357.
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VENUE: THE BELL, Church Street
Mini PUB GAMES Challenge,
Thursday, 1st October , Noon till 11.00pm
Put your skills to the Challenge! Throw three darts,
pot as many balls as you can in one minute, and then
throw three skittle bowls, record your scores, and
then add them together!
It costs £1 to enter. A prize for the overall
winner, and the title of Champion-'THE BELL Mini Pub
Games Champion 2026' and half the proceedings
will go to a charity yet to be decided.
Just call in when passing,
and have a go. You may even fancy a drink to help
you recover from all your effort!
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VENUE: JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Winsham Art Club Annual Exhibition
Preview: Friday, 2nd October, 6.00-8.00pm
Open: 10am-5pm Saturday, 3rd October
10am-5pm Sunday, 4th October
Click on Logo for more information
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WINSHAM F.C. -
Juniors
Football Match- Morning , Sat
3rd October. Details
will be available nearer the time.
Location-Playing Field, Bakersfield
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VENUE: Winsham Community Club,
Playing Field, Bakersfield
This event will take place at the
Winsham Community Club on the Saturday evening
3 October. Details will be published as soon as they
are finalised
Click on logo for further information
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VENUE:
JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Introduction to Aikido
2,
Monday,5th October
6.30-8.30pm Admission Free.
The second of the two events within
the festival, this is an open evening when anyone
can some and try 90 minutes of Ki and Aikido practice at
no cost. Wear loose clothing and bare feet. The
completion of a 'Guest form' with basic information is
required for insurance purposes.
Teaching an aikido technique
Click on logo for further information
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VENUE: JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Introduction to Yoga.
Tuesday, October 6th. 10.00-11am
Admission Free.
Click on logo for further information
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VENUE:
JUBILEE HALL, Church Street. Tuesday, 6th October, 7.00pm
Literary Somerset. A talk by James Crowden,
Winsham resident, relating to his book.
Our well know poet and author, explores the literary
highways and byways of Somerset from Anglo Somerset
times right up to the present day. Not just Wordsworth
and Coleridge but William Dampier, T S Elliot, John
Steinbeck, John Locke, Thomas Hardy and the 2nd World
War Poet John Jarmain to name a few....
Admission
Free, from Winsham Shop. Donations to Winsham United Charities.
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VENUE:
JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
My Ballet 1.
Jubilee Hall Friday, 9th October-10am & 11.30am.
See details below.
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VENUE: JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Modern/ Jazz Dance. Main Hall,
Jubilee Hall Wednesday 7th October 8.00-9.00pm
Dance is an enjoyable and
effective way to target all areas of fitness, cardio,
strength, agility, flexibility and endurance.
The class focuses on having
fun, while learning dance skills making dance
classes accessible and safer for all levels. No
experience needed just love of moving to music.
It uses well known pop music
and has modern, street and lyrical jazz feel too much of
the choreography, come give it a try during Winfest and
bring your own style and moves to the dances.
(And water, comfortable
clothes to move in and trainers or dance shoes).
Eli Hodgson -Course Leader
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VENUE:
JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Festival Jubilee Café.
Jubilee Hall,11.00-12.00pm Thursday,8th October.
Admission Free.
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VENUE:
JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Winsham Horticultural Society-Talk
and presentation featuring past Open Gardens events and other
WHS events Jubilee Hall,7.00-8.00pm, Thursday,8th October.
Admission Free.
Click on logo for further information
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VENUE:
JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
My Ballet 2. Jubilee
Hall, 10.00am &11.30am Friday 9th October.
See details below.
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VENUE: JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Introduction to Short-Mat Bowling.
Jubilee Hall 2.00-6.00pm. Friday 9th Oct. Explanation of
principles of the game, with refreshments, demonstrations and
participation. Admission Free.
Click on logo for further information
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VENUE:
JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
Cider History and
Cider Tasting. Jubilee Hall 7.00pm. Friday,9th Oct
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A talk by James Crowden
about the history of cider making accompanied by the
famous pomologist Liz Copas who will talk about Somerset
Cider Apples. The evening will be accompanied by cider
tastings from top notch local cider producers including
Dinnington Cider Press, Wyldlands Cider from Monkton
Wyld and Temple Cider from near Pilsdon Pen and Simon
Rawlins from Horton. Their cider will also be for sale
(Subject to Licence application).
Tickets £10 from Winsham Village Shop.
Cider Making!
Painting by Kate Lynch
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VENUE: JUBILEE HALL, Church Street
My Ballet 3. Jubilee
Hall, 10.00am, Saturday 10th October. See details below
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VENUE: JUBILEE HALL, Church StreetHarvest Supper and
Raffle
Jubilee Hall 6.00-9.00pm
Saturday 10th October. Admission Free, but limited to fifty .
Donations welcome, which after covering expenses, are
split between St.Stephen's Church and the Lord's Larder.
A list will be available in Winsham Shop during
September, for people wishing to attend should add their
name, and indicate their menu choice.
CLOSING EVENT
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Sponsored by Winsham Parish Council
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