Parish Organisations

Mainly for Grown-ups

Winsham Waltzers.  Expert tuition in Ballroom Dancing - Foxtrot, Quickstep, Waltz, Cha-cha-cha, etc. Meet Tuesday evenings.

Jubilee Hall, 7.00pm. Booking essential. Contact: Sandy Wells (30579).
Winsham Table Tennis Group.  Meet most Friday evenings at the Jubilee Hall at 8.00pm, except second Friday of the month, throughout the year. Two Tables. Beginners welcome. See Shop Notice Board and Parish Web Site for dates.
Winsham Walkers. An informal group that usually meet on the first Thursday of the month at 10.30 am outside ‘The Bell’ for an easy two-hour circular walk. Exceptions and variations to this are posted on the Notice Board in the shop and on the Parish Web Site. Contact: Peter or Mary Pye (30751).

Winsham Art Club. The Club’s purpose is to promote interest in the graphic arts, with particular emphasis on watercolour and oil painting. Contact: Audrey Middleton (30439)

Winsham Coronation Band. A silver band, founded in 1902. Practice night is on Thursday at 8.00 pm in the Band Hut. It performs mainly at village events. Adult learners welcome. Contact: John Loaring. (30487).

Winsham Horticultural Society. Encourages interest in all aspects of horticulture. Organises talks, plant sales, and an annual show each year. Contact: Liz Earl -Chairperson (30163) or Debbie Richards-Secretary (30246).

Drama Productions. Penny Pargiter produces the village pantomime, and Stella Abbey organises the community plays, which are often held outdoors. These productions are not regular events, so look out for the ‘Recruiting Posters’ if you wish to take part.

Mothers’ Union. Winsham’s Mothers’ Union is the same as other Mothers’ Union Branches in that it is concerned with all aspects of Christian family life. The age group of the branch is probably below the average for the organisation, but all are welcome, and you don’t even have to be a ‘mum’. Contact: Helen Fowler (30731).

Winsham W I. The purpose of the WI is to educate, entertain & generally broaden the minds of women of all ages. The Winsham branch meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7.30 p.m. in the Jubilee Hall. Contact: Anne Rose (30366)

Women’s Royal British Legion. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month in the Sports & Social Club at 7.30pm.Newmembers are very welcome. Contact:Jean Spurdle(30573).

Winsham Web Museum

The principle role of the Winsham Web Museum is to present the history of the parish for the education, interest and entertainment of the people of Winsham, using the Internet as its main platform. Helpers are needed for involvement in local history projects as well as the recording of current events for posterity. Galleries contain hundreds of photographs and other illustrations, and many thousands of words of text recording the history of many aspects of life in Winsham over a thousand years. A free genealogical service is available for visitors to the Web Museum. Launched in May 2002, it is believed to be the first village Web Museum in the U.K. Contact: John Sullivan (30026).  

e-mail:john.sullivan22@btinternet.com