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Winscombe District

Events

Monthly meetings with a guest speaker are on the 3rd Monday of the month at the Winscombe Community Centre, 2.00pm for refreshments 2.30pm for the talk.

After the speaker there is an opportunity to ask questions and catch up with friends.

As with COVID Guidelines, please make use of the hand sanitiser and handwashing facilities provided. Masks may be worn at your discretion.

Please bring the correct money Members: £2.50 Visitors: £2.50.

Forthcoming events

19th January 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Meeting

"Muchelney Abbey in the C16: a Monk's Perspective"

Timothy Hopkinson-Ball
Venue: Winscombe Community Centre
Cost: £2.00. Members £3.00 Non members

16th February 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Meeting

Children Hospice Southwest

Venue: Winscombe Community Centre
Cost: £2.00 Members. £3.00 Non Members

16th March 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Meeting

"The Hussar Miss"

Memoirs of a young lady who joined the Russian Cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. Richard Stride
Venue: Winscombe Community Centre
Cost: £2.00 Members. £3.00 Non Members

20th April 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Meeting

In the Night Sky

Jo Richardson our local astronomer
Venue: Winscombe Community Centre
Cost: £2.00 members. £3.00 Non members

18th May 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Meeting

AGM followed by a talk "From the Air Force to Apples"

Paul Rolfe of Ad Astra Cider Ltd
Venue: Winscombe Community Centre
Cost: £2.00 members. £3.00 Non members

15th June 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Meeting

Somerset's Maritime History

Adrian Webb
Venue: Winscombe Community Centre
Cost: £2.00 members £3.00 Non members

20th July 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Meeting

Hawks and Owls

Chris Sperring of the Hawk & Owl Trust:
Venue: Winscombe Community Centre
Cost: £2.00 members £3.00 Non members

19th October 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Meeting

Alpacas

Charlotte Brockwell of Cadbury Alpaca Farm 
Venue: Winscombe Community Centre
Cost: £2.00 members. £3.00. Non members