What's on at The Balsam Centre?
Staying active, trying new things and socialising with others can really help to improve your health and wellbeing, and there are lots of opportunities to do just that at The Balsam Centre. There is also a free weekly session with Citizens Advice if you need help with legal or financial matters, as well as regular workshops and events on things like managing your money and reducing your energy bills.
Browse through the tabs below to see what’s happening, or view the weekly timetable here. You can also follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates.
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A space for parents and children to come together to play, socialise and explore.
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A space for parents and children to come together to play, socialise and explore
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Stay-and-play drop-in for parents and pre-school kids of serving armed forces families
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kids can explore & play through messy activities, while you catch up with other parents and carers
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A place to play, connect and support one another.
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A brisk one-hour walk around Wincanton, finishing with a coffee in The Balsam Centre cafe.
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A class specifically for people with Parkinson's disease, to help with balance and muscle strength.
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For experienced walkers and fit novices, these walks are typically between 3.5 and 5.5 miles long.
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A secular meditation group, helping you to rest and relax, and reduce your levels of stress.
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Slow down, get away from it all, connect with nature and improve your mental health.
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Peer-support group for adults experiencing challenges with their mental wellbeing.
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A support group for people with Parkinson's and their supporter
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Grief can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone.
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Meet other parents, share ideas and help each other out. Children welcome.
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Events and workshops


07 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 12:00The Balsam Centre, Balsam Park, Wincanton BA9 9HB, UKCome and make a paper lantern for Wincanton's Christmas Lantern Parade on Friday 27 November. It's completely free to attend and everyone's welcome!
12 Nov 2026, 18:00The Balsam Centre, Balsam Park, Wincanton BA9 9HB, UKJoin us for our AGM - it's open to everyone.
14 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 15:00Wincanton Racecourse, Wincanton BA9 8BJ, UKThe fabulous Winter Fair is back on Saturday 14 November! It is the vintage and pre-loved shopping event of the year, with all profits directly supporting The Balsam Centre.
18 Nov 2026, 18:00 – 20:00The Balsam Centre, Balsam Park, Wincanton BA9 9HB, UKCome and make a paper lantern for Wincanton's Christmas Lantern Parade on Friday 27 November in this special session that's just for grown-ups. It's completely free to attend and open to everyone aged 18 and over.
21 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 12:00The Balsam Centre, Balsam Park, Wincanton BA9 9HB, UKCome and make a paper lantern for Wincanton's Christmas Lantern Parade on Friday 27 November. It's completely free to attend and everyone's welcome!
12 Dec 2026, 11:00The Balsam Centre, Balsam Park, Wincanton BA9 9HB, UKA fun and low-cost Christmas Fair for all the family



































