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Disability Football Sessions are a Huge Success
Back in March, Wincanton Sports Ground was fortunate enough to receive funding from the Somerset FA to set up football sessions for adults with disabilities. With the winter months approaching, unfortunately the sessions have now finished for the year.
Sexey’s School Raises £1,000 with Macmillan Coffee Morning
Sexey’s School, Bruton, raised over £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support with its two Coffee Mornings held on Friday 26th September as part of Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, with help from local traders.
Next ANVIL Discussion: Can a Computer Become Conscious?
Lecturer and Founder of Academy Conferences Julie Arliss will be our speaker at the next meeting of ANVIL on Wednesday 15th October. This structured discussion group meets in the Quaker Barn in the High St every two months.
Blocked Drains – Coming to a Road in Wincanton Near You! UPDATED
Numerous drains around Wincanton are blocked solid, perhaps by debris caused from the flooding earlier this year, but action from Highways Agency, which promises to clear the drains by December, is as sluggish as the drains themselves.
FitSteps Classes in Wincanton
Looking for something different in an exercise class? Why not try FitSteps? It’s the great exercise class produced by the famous dancers Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite from Strictly Come Dancing, from an idea they had while training for the show.
News, Events & Local Interest for Horsington & South Cheriton
October’s Villager Magazine has news and photos of a new foal in Horsington from stallion Frankel to In Clover at Stowell Hill Stud, plus other information about the goings on in both villages.
Busy Summer Holiday at Pevlings Farm Riding Stables
Over 100 foreign students came to ride with us during the summer holidays, but there was a still lot to do for our regulars. Fun Days, Helpers Club and Pony Club, butterfly-catching and pony shows all contributed to summer fun.
Wonderful Wincanton Wildlife
What’s outside the window? Having always enjoyed watching wildlife, I decided a couple of years ago to start recording what I saw pass through my garden here in Wincanton, and what I saw on our local River Cale.
Sowing the Seeds for a Wild Flower Meadow in Cale Park
The CATCH team is eager to move forward and create a wild flower meadow as part of the Town Council’s Cale Park project. Ground preparation work must now get going to make sure the land is ready for sowing next year.
Wincanton Town FC Under 14s Win in New Kit
Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) Under 14s got off to a winning start to their season in a new kit supplied by sponsors J Bailey and Sons Ltd.
Macmillan Coffee Morning in Baptist Church Hall
The MacMillan Coffee Mornings are well underway, with various organisations doing their bit for this great cause. The Baptist Church Listening Ear Group will be holding a MacMillan Coffee Morning on Thursday 2nd October.
Nic Firth Saddles Up for London to Bath 100 Bike Ride
Local businessman Nic Firth, from Colbert Smith Estate Agents, is putting the metal to the pedal for charity. On Sunday 5th October he takes part in the London to Bath 100 Bike Ride in aid of The British Heart Foundation.
New Homes at Kingwell Rise Offer Families Room to Roam
Home-hunters seeking extra space for their families will want to know more about the fantastic choice of five-bedroom homes currently available at Taylor Wimpey’s sought-after Kingwell Rise development in Wincanton, Somerset.
Lidl Wincanton Closed for Refurbishment Until November
With Phase 1 nearly complete Lidl’s Wincanton store closed at the end of trading on Sunday 21st September for full internal refurbishment. The new-look store, nearly double its original size, will re-open on Thursday 6th November.
Bruton School for Girls Posts Impressive GCSE Results Again
There were smiles all round as Bruton School for Girls announced its GCSE results on Thursday 21st August. With the highest results for five years, Bruton School is building its reputation for consistently high achievements year on year.
Wincanton Solar Farm – Feeding into the Local Grid
Wincanton is now, at least in part, solar powered. Hook Valley Solar Farm has been commissioned and is supplying electricity from solar energy into the local grid. The solar farm rents fields from three farms and is home to 60,000 solar panels.
Charity Calls for Collection Hosts
Are you able to volunteer a few days a year for a charitable cause? Are you enthusiastic, sociable and good at dealing with money? Marie Curie Cancer Care is looking for someone in Wincanton to help host their charity collections.
Do You Have Fibromyalgia? Local Support Group for Sufferers
If you are living with this long term condition you will know that life is not easy. We have a support group at Wincanton Health Centre, with meetings held on the last Thursday of every month from 1.00pm-3.00pm.
Bruton Student Swaps Boarding School for the ‘Boards’
Whilst most students were taking it easy over the Summer, one student at Bruton School for Girls was busy ‘treading the boards’ in London. Ciara Chapman, aged 18 from Bruton, attended the National Youth Theatre’s prestigious Summer workshop in London.
Wincanton Film Society 2014/15 Season Starts Tuesday 23rd September
Wincanton Film Society starts the new 2014/15 season on Tuesday 23rd September with a screening of Philomena, starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan. Download our membership form or pay on the door for a great year of entertainment.
An Extraordinary Life - Constance Charlotte Bailward (1890 to 1970)
Attracted by the drawings of First World War nurse Constance Bailward (currently displayed in Wincanton Library, and attracting many visitors), we in the museum had no idea of the life she went on to live. Read what we discovered.
Major Resurfacing on A303 Between Wincanton & Mere
On Wednesday 10th September the Highways Agency started work to resurface a major section of the busy A303 London to Plymouth road. The work relates to sections of the dual carriageway (East and West) between Mere and Wincanton.
Car Treasure Hunt with Hog Roast & Live Music
Wincanton Tennis Club is raising funds for the resurfacing of their courts. They have organized a Family Fun Car Treasure Hunt on Saturday 4th October, followed by a hog roast and live music at Wincanton Sports Ground.
Balsam Centre to Run New Weekend Courses!
New weekend courses are coming to Wincanton, especially for those people unable to make any of our weekday sessions. The Balsam Centre will be opening up at weekends to hold a range of workshops and courses.
King Arthur’s Open Evening – Thursday 18th September
At the school’s annual Open Evening next Thursday children can take part in our ‘Round Table’ challenge, look around the school and meet our staff. Everyone is welcome, even if you do not have a child approaching secondary school age.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for August 2014
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the August Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.
Bean Shot Coffee – A New Coffee Bar in Bruton
Bean Shot Coffee has opened a new coffee bar at their Station Road roastery in Bruton and it’s proving a hit with the locals. The recently opened coffee bar offers a relaxing atmosphere to sit and enjoy your favourite beverage.
Give Blood – Friday 19th September
On Friday 19th September there will be two afternoon sessions when you can give your blood to the NHS Blood and Transplant Team in the Memorial Hall, Wincanton.
Holbrook House Invites You to its Open Day – Thursday 18th September
We would like to invite you and all of your colleagues, friends and family to our free Open Day on Thursday 18th September, which includes live music, lots of free goodies including mini beauty treatment and protein shakes.
Wincanton Camera Club Reveals Voters' Winning Photo from Exhibition
Votes cast by visitors to Wincanton Camera Club’s annual exhibition in the Library have been counted and the result announced. 110 votes were cast, of which a sweeping majority of 17 votes, were for...