A new approach to distributing news of parish events and items
of interest to residents of Winsham
In future, a replacement for the Winsham E-Letter, will appear as part of the Winsham Parish Web Site, named Winsham Community News.
A considerable benefit from this is that the tabulated area will carry the latest news of events and their location more quickly than was possible using the Winsham E-Letter approach which had served the parish for some twenty years, with over seven hundred editions. It will also be possible to view more easily via smart phone, and other devices.
You will be able to see information more quickly about what is going on in the parish, and any changes that may arise. It is hoped that it will also make it easier for the organisers of small events to communicate with their interest groups.
If some parish news does not lend itself to
presentation in tabulated form, or as a direct announcement,
it will usually be covered in a short comment
at the foot of the tabulated area
Enjoy,
John Sullivan
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The quiet fields awake
in trembling light, Soft mist unravels where the hedgerows
dream; A blackbird lifts the morning on its flight, And
stirs the dew to sparkle in the gleam.
Along the lanes the primrose finds her voice, A shy, pale
lantern in the greening shade; The lambs in sudden leaps of
reckless choice Turn every patch of meadow into play.
The orchards breathe a promise on the air, Their blossom
drifting like a whispered vow; The world grows young again,
divinely fair, As life breaks gently from the furrowed brow.
So Spring steps in with calm, unhurried grace, And hope
walks softly in her shining trace.
Banner by Kate Patay a resident of Forton
Forthcoming Events (& Latest News 17th March 2026)
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March 17-6.00pm Jubilee Hall Topic-'Shoes' |
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Short summary of progress of the planning of the Festival of Arts and Leisure to be held in Winsham between September 26 and October 10, 2026 | Click HERE |
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Next Meeting -18th March, 10.30am, 'Oak gates', Court Street. |
Click HERE |
| Winsham Art Club |
Spring Flowers Workshop Monday,(9th March) with Alison Finch |
Click HERE |
| Winsham Walkers | Report on walk to Wayford Woods (5th March)-Next walk -2nd April | Click HERE |
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Winsham Parish Council's 'New Look' web site. Keep informed of parish matters by visiting Winsham Parish Council Web site on a regular basis. Get to know who your are parish council members are, and follow the the agendas and minutes of meetings. Easy to use and lots of information. |
Click HERE to visit |
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Service 22nd March March 8th-Two Shires News Letter |
Click HERE |
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Jubilee Hall Bookings MARCH |
Click HERE |
| Winsham Horticultural Society |
Gardener's Question Time Jubilee Hall, Saturday 28th March 10.30 Tatworth WI Horticultural Talk Thursday 19th March |
Click HERE for details |
| Winsham Horticultural Society |
Spring Plug Plant Weekend Combe Dingle Nursery |
Click HERE for details |
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Winsham Community Club Events for February-April, including AGM |
Click HERE for details |
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Jubilee Hall Lottery tickets for 2026 now on sale Help support a vital parish resource |
Click HERE |
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EASTER CRAFT FAIR Jubilee Hall, 2-4.30pm, Tuesday, 31st March Contact Kim Holt to book a craft table for the event (£3) on 01460 30302 |
Click HERE for details |
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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Burglary and how to avoid it! Counterfeit £20 notes circulating, and recent theft. |
Click HERE |
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Evening Art Workshops NEW! Details of February & March Session plus general information about the group |
Click HERE for details |
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'Winsham on the High Seas' is
the theme for our next Winsham Street Fair,
to be held on the 27th June,2026. Stall Holders wanted! |
Click HERE for more information |
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An exciting new series of events over a period of two weeks for the Autumn 2026. |
Click HERE for more information |
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Jubilee Cafe Thursday,19th February,2026,11.00am Third Thursday of every month! After that on Thursday 19th March, and Thursday 16th April. Always the THIRD THURSDAY of each month! |
Just come along and try it! Fantastic cake! Reasonable prices and good company! |
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St. Stephen's Coffee Morning Wednesday, 25th March,10.30am |
Click Here for details |
| Additional Interest Groups in Winsham catering for a wide range of interests, who hold regular meetings, and who are not featured on the Home Page of this web site, due to limited space. |
 MY BALLET |
This group started some fifteen years ago, a pioneering holistic class for adults aged 18-88, on Friday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Its purpose is to help achieve improved fitness, balance, posture and strength. A welcoming atmosphere, fabulous teachers and music. |
Contact the Jubilee Hall Booking
Officer-Sandy Wells 01460 30579 or via www.my -ballet.uk |
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Winsham Music Group meets once a month in members' homes to enjoy and discuss an eclectic range of music presented by the members. | Click Here for details |
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Incorporating the Kilima Quartet, it is located just outside the village at Kilema Farm, in a delightful 'own-build' Music and Recital Room. Chamber music concerts, and recitals are held on a regular basis. |
Contact Polly Orr-Ewing e-Mail: pollymoe@gmail.com |
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Poetry Reading Group A popular group which meets each month to explore poetic themes |
Click HERE for details |
DRAMA  |
Winsham Play reading group and the parish drama group 'The Winsham Players. | Click HERE for details |
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Evening Art Workshops. Closely associated with Winsham Art Club, it enables artists to enjoy Art Workshops, in the Jubilee Hall on a Tuesday evening, 6-9pm. An opportunity for those who work or have other commitments. Led by Deborah Harris. |
Click HERE for details |
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The 'Ad-Hoc
Exercise Group' is a popular group of 'seniors' who gather
every Thursday in the Jubilee Hall ( except the third
Thursday of each month at 10.30am for chair based exercise, followed by coffee, biscuits and conversation. |
Come along and try it! For more details, please contact the Jubilee Hall Booking Officer-Sandy Wells 01460 30579 |
 Yoga in Winsham |
Yoga is a group led session, using on-line teaching instruction, and is held on Tuesday mornings in the Jubilee Hall. Yoga helps improve mental, physical and social well being, while helping to maintain mobility and agility. |
For more details, please contact the Jubilee Hall Booking
Officer-Sandy Wells 01460 30579 |
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Pilates is a low-impact exercise system designed to improve
core strength, flexibility, posture, and overall body
awareness. Classes are held on a Monday at10.15am, at the
Jubilee Hall. All levels welcome |
For more details, please contact
Vicky Versluys. 07956 288164 |
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The Jubilee Hall has two tables, and a small but regular group meet on a Wednesday morning throughout the year. |
For more details, please contact
Bryan Goodman. 01460 30188 |
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Located in the
Jubilee Hall, this group meets on a Wednesday afternoon at 2.00pm on a regular basis, to enjoy a sociable afternoon. |
For more details, please contact the
Sally Cunliffe. 01460 30332 (M)07979312618 |
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A centuries old Chinese martial art. It has also developed into a gentle exercise regime providing health benefits . |
Click here for more details, or call
Simon Mac Cormack, 07941106181 |
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Short -Mat Bowling Friday afternoons throughout the year |
Click HERE for details |
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New: Pudding Club Future dates for your diary: Thursday,12th February Thursday,5th March Thursday,9th April Thursday,14th May Try something NEW! |
Just Come Along! |
| How to contact the
Winsham Community News E-Mail: john.sullivan22@internet.com (preferred method) or phone: 01460 30026 |
Remember, if it is information on the one thousand plus years of Winsham's history that interests you, try looking on WINSHAM WEB MUSEUM-it covers many topics, and is the result of twenty five years of contributions from many Winsham residents. Click HERE.
Launched in 2002, after two years in development, it was one of the first museums anywhere to exist solely in cyberspace.
NO SMALL ACHEIVEMENT FOR A SMALL RURAL SOMERSET VILLAGE !
Hi all,
Sorry to be the bearer of the news of the demise of the Winsham E-Letter, but since the end of the direct mailing to its three hundred or so subscribers, the web site analysis figures indicate that it was not doing its job, so after seven hundred and seventy three editions, over nearly twenty years, it was time for a change. I hope the readers of the new Winsham Community News informative and easy to use.