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SK8PIPEDREAM Youngsters Fundraise For Milborne Port Project

17 May 11:30am
Mandy Forsey
Posted in: Villages
SK8PIPEDREAM Youngsters Fundraise For Milborne Port Project

A group of dedicated young fundraisers from Milborne Port raised £23,500 in their first year to improve a skate park in their village. SK8PIPEDREAM has now set themselves a bigger challenge of raising £85,000 for improvements to their community areas.

Strode Music Theatre Society at Horsington

16 May 6:05pm
Jane Jones
Strode Music Theatre Society at Horsington

Crowning Glory! Music from Handel to Sting and Edward German to Bryan Adams. Come and celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with this talented group at St. John's Church Horsington on Saturday 26th May 2012. Great refreshments too!

South Street Motorists Put Mothers, Babies and Children at Risk

15 May 12:54pm
Mandy Cochrane
Posted in: Have Your Say
South Street Motorists Put Mothers, Babies and Children at Risk

Pedestrians walking along South Street in Wincanton run the gauntlet at ever more risk to themselves and their children as motorists park outside Natwest Bank illegally and dangerously. Our photos show shocking disregard for public safety.

Earn an Extra Income as a Herbalife Distributor

15 May 12:02pm
Louise Blackburn
Posted in: Health
Earn an Extra Income as a Herbalife Distributor

Would you like to work from home to earn an additional income? Herbalife is a leading Health and Nutrition Company established in 1980. I am looking for people who'd like to work from home helping others to change their lives.

Youngsters to Receive a Mug for the Diamond Jubilee

14 May 11:41am
Western Gazette
Posted in: Town Council
Youngsters to Receive a Mug for the Diamond Jubilee

Special celebration mugs will be handed out free to school children from Wincanton this summer to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. A Town Council jubilee committee was set up earlier this year to decide how to commemorate the event.

Wincanton Camera Club's Jubilee Celebration Photo Competition

10 May 4:14pm
Jim Eastaugh
Wincanton Camera Club's Jubilee Celebration Photo Competition

Wincanton Camera Club is holding a photographic competition, open to all residents of Wincanton, to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Entries are invited for photographs catching the spirit of events which are being held throughout the town and parish.

Moving House? Call The Country Housekeeper!

08 May 1:08pm
Tracy West
Moving House? Call The Country Housekeeper!

Take the headache out of your house move by calling The Country Housekeeper. We will take care of all your moving cleaning requirements leaving you free to concentrate on more important things.

Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group Reviews A Busy Awareness Week

07 May 10:50am
Stephen Beech
Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group Reviews A Busy Awareness Week

This year Parkinson's UK held their Parkinson's Awareness week from the 16th to 22nd April 2012. Members of the Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group engaged in various activities to inform the public about the disease and raise funds for future research.

Morrisons Will be Closed on Wednesday 9th May

05 May 8:14pm
Dave Smith
Posted in: Shopping/Retail
Morrisons Will be Closed on Wednesday 9th May

It seems Morrisons are planning a significant refurbishment on Wednesday, so the shop will be closed for the whole day. Anyone who's been there recently will have been handed a leaflet with coupons!

Diamond Jubilee Celebration - A Picnic in the Park

04 May 8:34pm
Mandy Cochrane
Posted in: Local Events
Diamond Jubilee Celebration - A Picnic in the Park

It's probably not escaped your notice that Her Majesty is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this year. I'd like to invite you and your family to a Jubilee Picnic at Wincanton Recreation Ground on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th June 2012.

Licensees Club Together for Castle Cary Pubwatch Scheme

04 May 11:34am
Dan Arthur
Posted in: Police
Licensees Club Together for Castle Cary Pubwatch Scheme

Licensees in Castle Cary have joined together with the support of the local police to help reduce crime and alcohol related disorder within the town.

Start Playing A Round UPDATED

03 May 8:20pm
Jenny Sparkes
Posted in: Sport
Start Playing A Round <span style='color: red'>UPDATED</span>

Has the golf from Augusta got you hooked or are you worried your drive will be hooked, sliced or shanked? Somerset Skills & Learning are running a Golf for Beginners course at Wincanton Golf Club starting on Thursday May 10th May 17th

Wincanton Racecourse's May Meetings

03 May 7:53pm
Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse's May Meetings

Enjoy evening racing at Wincanton Racecourse on Thursday 10th May, with entertainment provided by the Mangledwurzles, and Somerset Life Ladies Day on Tuesday 15th May, a glamorous day with prize for Best Dressed Lady, a Ladies Luncheon and fashion show.

Discworld Spring Fling 2012

02 May 2:54pm
Reb Voyce
Posted in: Discworld
Discworld Spring Fling 2012

From the 4th to 7th May Discworld fans will be coming to Wincanton for their Spring Fling. There will be lots to do and see, so do pop into the Town at the weekend and join in the fun.

A Unique Opportunity to Explore Carymoor Nature Reserve

02 May 12:01am
Helen Boyer
A Unique Opportunity to Explore Carymoor Nature Reserve

Carymoor is offering local people a unique opportunity to explore the Carymoor Nature Reserve on Saturday 5th May. Explore the nature reserve by following nature trails through the wildlife habitats that have been created on this restored landfill site.

The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club at The Nog Inn

30 Apr 10:10am
Amy Cutts
Posted in: Nog Inn
The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club at The Nog Inn

We’re always told that "laughter is the best medicine" - well, come and get your dose here at The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club. Join Will and Amy at The Nog Inn on the first Thursday of every month.

Summer Soccer School With AFC Bournemouth

29 Apr 2:17pm
Sean Chapman
Summer Soccer School With AFC Bournemouth

Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) in partnership with AFC Bournemouth is holding a Soccer School in August for children between the ages of 6 and 16. Book your child's place now and be trained by AFC Bournemouth's professional coaches!

Wincanton Sports Ground Holds Somerset Girls' League Cup Finals

27 Apr 11:40am
Sean Chapman
Wincanton Sports Ground Holds Somerset Girls' League Cup Finals

On Sat 21st April, Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section), hosted the Somerset Girls League Under 13s and Under 14s, Cup Finals at Wincanton Sports Ground, Maddocks Park.

The Castle Cary Weight Loss Club is Back

27 Apr 11:22am
Louise Emma Blackburn
Posted in: Health
The Castle Cary Weight Loss Club is Back

Back by popular demand - two new Castle Cary Weight Loss Clubs! Come and join in with a friendly group in Castle Cary who are interested in health and nutrition with the goal of losing weight. Everybody is welcome.

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