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Criminal Damage Spoils Children's Play at Wincanton Recreation Ground

03-Feb-12 18:07
Mandy Forsey
Posted in: Crime

Between Friday 27th January and Monday 30th January 2012 a wooden bench and children's climbing frame were damaged in the cricket field location at Pines Close, Wincanton. The wooden bench was totally broken but staff managed to mend the climbing frame.

Parking Charges in Wincanton - Wincanton Town Council's Proposals

02-Feb-12 15:51
Sam Skirton
Posted in: Councils
Parking Charges in Wincanton - Wincanton Town Council's Proposals

Wincanton Town Council sets out its proposals following negotiations with South Somerset District Council, and last week's vote at a public meeting, to keep car parking free in Wincanton.

David Heath: Parking Charges Are A Threat To Our Traders

02-Feb-12 15:34
David Heath
Posted in: Councils
David Heath: Parking Charges Are A Threat To Our Traders

David Heath speaks about the issues raised by threats of car parking charges in South Somerset market towns like Castle Cary.

Wincanton Choral Society Gets Rave Reviews For Christmas Concert

01-Feb-12 15:06
Jane Jones
Wincanton Choral Society Gets Rave Reviews For Christmas Concert

Wincanton Choral Society has grown to a choir of over 100 members. The regular and appreciative audience for the concerts performed at Christmas and Easter is testimony to its popularity, for which support the choir is grateful.

Improve Your Health In Two Minutes Using The BodyTalk System

01-Feb-12 14:29
Liz Josey
Improve Your Health In Two Minutes Using The BodyTalk System

This Thursday 2nd February 2012 Wincanton Positive Living Group welcomes guest speaker Kat Knecht who will show us how to improve our health in two minutes using the BodyTalk system. Come and join us for an evening of enlightenment!

Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - February 2012

30-Jan-12 11:23
Jane Jones
Posted in: Villages
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - February 2012

The Villager is the monthly magazine for Horsington and South Cheriton. Read the summary of February's edition and download the full magazine in PDF format.

Wassail Evening Raises £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital

30-Jan-12 11:02
Roger Lowe
Posted in: Local Events
Wassail Evening Raises £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital

Brue Valley Rotary Club successfully revived an ancient tradition and, in doing so, raised the grand sum of £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital.

Parking Charges - Locals Vote to Increase Town Council Precept

27-Jan-12 15:26
Jane Richmond
Posted in: Councils

A report of the crowded public meeting in Churchfields which discussed the potential introduction of car parking charges. An overwhelming majority voted in favour of accepting an increase in the precept rate in order to keep the car parks free.

Quad Bike Stolen From North Brewham - Can You Help?

26-Jan-12 20:12
Mandy Forsey
Posted in: Crime

A quad bike was stolen from a farm in North Brewham in Bruton during the night of Friday 20th 2012 to Saturday 21st January 2012.

Wincanton Racecourse 2012 Season Fixtures

26-Jan-12 19:40
Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse 2012 Season Fixtures

With ten race fixtures still ahead of us here at Wincanton Racecourse, plan your days out and join us for an exciting season of racing in 2012.

Lianne Perry - Mobile Hairdresser in Wincanton

25-Jan-12 19:23
Lianne Perry
Lianne Perry - Mobile Hairdresser in Wincanton

I'm a mobile hairdresser with over six years experience. I moved to Wincanton five months ago and would like to expand my business to this area. Call me for cutting, styling, colouring, perming and Balmain Hair Extensions.

Unleash Your Positivity With NLP: An Evening Of Discovery!

25-Jan-12 18:49
Liz Josey
Unleash Your Positivity With NLP: An Evening Of Discovery!

This Thursday 26th January 2012, Wincanton Positive Living Group will be welcoming guest speaker Ben Grassby who will give a talk entitled 'Unleash Your Positivity with NLP'. Come and join us for an interactive evening of exploration and fun.

Parking Charges in Wincanton - Urgent Public Meeting Wednesday 25th January

24-Jan-12 10:40
John Smith
Posted in: Councils
Parking Charges in Wincanton - Urgent Public Meeting Wednesday 25th January

If you live, work in, or regularly visit Wincanton, you are invited to a public meeting on 25th January from 4:30pm, to help us stop the introduction of parking charges in our town car parks.

Parking Charges in Wincanton - A High Street Trader's Opinion

23-Jan-12 11:49
Dave Hill
Posted in: Councils
Parking Charges in Wincanton - A High Street Trader's Opinion

At our High Street shop in Wincanton, Southern Cartridges, we're alarmed at the prospect of the introduction of parking charges for our three main car parks and the meters proposed for the parking bays that are currently also free.

Parking Charges in Wincanton: Are Fat Council Cats Getting Fatter?

20-Jan-12 18:41
Nick Colbert
Posted in: Councils
Parking Charges in Wincanton: Are Fat Council Cats Getting Fatter?

South Somerset District Council is again threatening to introduce car parking charges. I offer my observations following a recent meeting, at which it seems fat cats will get fatter while the people of Wincanton and Castle Cary get screwed.

Don't Catch a Virus Over the Phone!

19-Jan-12 15:45
Dave Smith
Don't Catch a Virus Over the Phone!

Had a call from someone claiming your PC has a virus? Think twice before you allow a cold-caller to 'help' you with your computer. Who really cares about your PC's wellbeing?

Jessica's House Moves Into Skincare and Bodycare

17-Jan-12 15:30
Katie Petre-Mears
Posted in: Jessica's House
Jessica's House Moves Into Skincare and Bodycare

Jessica's House is now stocking Somerset Toiletry organics range for face and body and is still the only supplier of Cowshed luxury spa products in the area.

Do You Recognise This Man? Police Seek Information

16-Jan-12 17:45
Dan Arthur
Posted in: Crime
Do You Recognise This Man? Police Seek Information

Avon and Somerset Constabulary are appealing to the public to help identify a male in connection with an incident in Wincanton on Monday 19th December 2011. A male caused deliberate damage to a vehicle parked outside Lloyds TSB Bank.

The Ultimate Landscaping Service

15-Jan-12 13:25
Mike Conlin
The Ultimate Landscaping Service

Superplants specialises in providing both living and artificial plants and planting schemes for companies and individuals - locally and across the south, including central London.

Casespace - Sculpture Exhibition at Bruton Museum

13-Jan-12 19:08
Fiona Campbell
Casespace - Sculpture Exhibition at Bruton Museum

Fiona Campbell will be showing some of her work in a small solo exhibition, called Casespace, in Bruton Museum throughout February 2012. The gallery is largely contained within a special museum case, which changes monthly and exhibits local artists/makers.

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