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"The Spirit of 1914 – the Regiments that Won the War"
This year’s Nicholson Lecture takes place on 2nd and 3rd August in aid of Maperton Church and the Army Benevolent Fund. The church is something of a hidden jewel; set in a stunning location, anyone visiting is in for a treat.
David Kiddell – a Great Loss for King Arthur’s School
On Tuesday 17th June, David Kiddell, Head of Design Technology at King Arthur’s School since 1997, died suddenly in the early hours of the morning. Staff and students grieved as they dealt with the loss of a very caring, hardworking teacher.
'Winky Kicks Cancer' Week, Starting 4th August
'Winky Kicks Cancer' Week is a week of fun activity in Wincanton, in a bid to raise £10,000 for Cancer Research UK. The whole of Wincanton has backed this campaign – holding events at many venues and pubs across the town.
First Anniversary Fun Day for Just Dance Studios
Just Dance Studios & Activity Centre and Forever Fashion celebrate their first anniversary of opening with a Fun Day on Friday 18th July. There will be dance performances from the children, face painting, biscuit decorating, refreshments and more.
Arsenal Soccer School at Wincanton Sports Ground this Summer
With the Summer holidays fast approaching, Arsenal Soccer School has decided to return to Wincanton Sports Ground running sessions throughout the summer break! The sessions start on Wednesday 30th July on the astro, and run every Wednesday until 27th August.
C.A.T.C.H. Action Day 6th July - Report VIDEO
On Sunday 6th July 2014, C.A.T.C.H. held its first river clean-up of the year, inviting everybody to join in and help clear rubbish out of the Cale. Read on to find out how it went, what was achieved, and to watch the video!
Wincanton Primary School Pupils Give Short Mat Bowls a Go!
At Wincanton Sports Ground we aim to provide a variety of sports for a variety of people. Most recently we invited pupils from Wincanton Primary School to come down and have an opportunity to try Short Mat Bowls.
Fire at Wincanton Post Office
Residents and visitors to Wincanton Post Office were taken aback on Monday 7th July to find it closed after a fuse box on the premises overheated and burst into flames.
News and Events in Horsington & South Cheriton This Summer
The Village Fete with photographs, school activities and the new Horsington and South Cheriton Defibrillator facility are all written up in the July/August edition of the Villager magazine.
Wincanton Supermarket to get a Lidl Bit Bigger
Lidl, the German-owned supermarket chain is in the news. Like their German alter ego Aldi, they are seeing business increasing at the expense of the UK supermarket giants, leading to a major refurbishment of their Wincanton store.
Wincanton Remembers the Crash of Old Faithful
In a moving ceremony the people of Wincanton and Bayford met at the Wincanton War Memorial on Sunday 22nd June to pay their respects and remember the sacrifice of the US airmen whose Flying Fortress crashed outside Wincanton.
Opticians Walk Raises £500 for Balsam Centre Project
On Sunday 27th April 2014 all the staff at Robert Friths Optometrists Wincanton escaped from the practice to be let loose on a 10 mile walk around Stourhead in aid of The Balsam Centre.
Game Set & Match Summer Camps at Wincanton Tennis Club
The Annual Game Set & Match Tennis Academy "Summer Tennis Camps 2014" at Wincanton Tennis Club are four-day tennis camps, where kids can bring their tennis aspirations to life. Monday to Thursday every week, through the summer holidays.
CA.T.C.H. Action Day Sunday 6th July 2014
The C.A.T.C.H. group carries out work to look after the local river and its immediate environment. The group are holding a litter-pick event on Sunday 6th July 2014 from 9am, and are appealing for volunteers to turn up on the day to help.
Fantastic Flower Show in the Parish Church
This year’s Flower Festival in Wincanton Parish Church really pulled out all the stops for beautiful and original displays. The theme this year was Celebration and the displays were made by members of a wide range of schools and organisations in the town.
Bastille Day Buffet with Live Breton Music at Truffles Restaurant
Celebrate Bastille Day on Monday evening, 14th July at Truffles in Bruton. Truffles offers an enticing mix of French dishes in a special hot and cold buffet. Also live Breton mandolin music from Daygan Robinson of Dragonsfly and Celtech.
Sketches of Wartime Wincanton – Saturday 5th July
Learn about the history of Wincanton during World War One. Commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the start of World War One. All at Wincanton Musuem and Library and the Balsam Centre on Saturday 5th July.
Young Footballers Raise £2,500 to Make Wincanton Sports Ground HeartSafe
During the Open Day festivities on Sat 14th June at Wincanton Sports Ground, the Town Mayor, Mr Deryck Lemon, officially made available a defibrillator called HeartSafe, installed from money raised by Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section).
Building Work on The MUGA is Underway! UPDATED
A few months back the Town Council advised that they had successfully obtained all the finance needed to source and install a MUGA. The work has now started and is scheduled for completion before the end of July.
Wincanton Social Rounders League Gets Started in the Sun!
With such beautiful weather recently, the teams entered into the first ever Wincanton Social Rounders League at the Moor Lane Sports Ground couldn’t wait to start their campaign in the sun!
New Team Wins Tournament for Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section)
A new team has arrived at Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section), and on Saturday 14th June they brought home more silverware when they entered the Under 13s section of the Henstridge FC 5-a-side Tournament.
Oxford Choir Sings "This Sceptred Isle" in Batcombe – 9th July 2014
This really is a wonderful musical opportunity to hear members of one of the country's great choirs, that of New College, Oxford, when they perform at Batcombe Church on Wednesday 9th July.
Charity Line Dancing Evening to Raise Funds for Community Defibrillators
To help raise funds for access to defibrillators for Wincanton, Bruton and Castle Cary, Brue Valley Rotary club has arranged a fun evening of line dancing on Friday 4th July, to be led by international choreographer Karl-Harry Winson.
Wincanton Karate Clubs Longest Serving Student Promoted
A student who has attended Wincanton Karate Club for almost 18 years has been promoted to 4th Dan after a successful grading by Sensei Chris Thompson (8th Dan).
Coast to Coast Hike for Rebuild Balud Raises Over £1600
Thanks to the fantastic generosity of friends, family and colleagues, the hike Jonathan Astill and Simon Lynch took last week, coast to coast across Devon via the Two Moors Way, has currently raised over £1600 for Rebuild Balud.
WW1 Heritage Day on 5th July – Sketches of Wartime Wincanton
On Saturday 5th July Wincanton will hold a World War One Heritage and Arts project. There will be lots of displays and activities taking place in the Balsam Centre, the Library and the Museum.
Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) Brings Home the Silverware
The 2013/14 season has been very successful for Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section), with two of our teams not only winning their respective leagues and League Knockout Cups, but our Under 16's also won the Yeovil Youth Football Shield.
Mayfly in the Classroom - 2014 VIDEO
C.A.T.C.H. has begun its 2014 endeavours with a fabulous activity for the kids. With help from the Wild Trout Trust, a sizable group of Horsington Primary School children were taken down to the River Cale to collect unhatched Mayfly eggs to be taken back to their classroom, hatched and returned to the river days later.
2nd Templecombe Scout Group – Exciting & Fun Activities for Children
"I am working towards my Public Relations badge for Scouts; one thing I have to do is write a report and get it published." Here is Alice’s account, describing the exciting activities that happen within the 2nd Templecombe Scouts Group.
Captain Phillips - Final Film Society Screening for this Season
On Wednesday 18th June Wincanton Film Society will be showing Captain Phillips as the last film of the 2013/14 season. The evening will begin 30 minutes earlier than usual, making time for the AGM before the movie starts.