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"Les Miserables" showing at Wincanton Film Society
Join us to see one of the most popular musical films of modern times. "Les Miserables" starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway is being screened at King Arthur's Performance Enhancement Centre on Tuesday 21st January 2014 at 7.30pm.
"Gravity" - The next movie at The Bear
"Gravity" starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney is being screened in The Sweetman Hall at The Bear, Wincanton on Monday 3rd February 2014 at 7.30pm. With bar facilities and snacks available, a great evening awaits you at the movies.
The Winibus – Drivers Needed
The Winibus needs to recruit new volunteer drivers to keep this valuable service working in our community. If you have time on your hands, maybe retired, and would like to give a small amount of time to the Winibus, read on.
Wincanton Primary Among Top 100 Most Improved Schools in England
Graeme Wilson, head teacher at Wincanton Primary School, talks about their latest Ofsted report, the success of the school's teaching methods and news that the school has been recognised as one of the top 100 most improved primary schools in England.
Minor Injury Service Moves to Wincanton Health Centre
A new Minor Injury service is being provided by Wincanton Health Centre, replacing the service at Wincanton Community Hospital. The centre will have slightly longer opening hours and will benefit from additional back-up from the practice's family doctors when necessary.
What Courses Do You Want at the Balsam Centre?
The Balsam Centre has been selected as a venue for courses run by the Workers’ Education Association, a unique organisation which asks their students what courses they would like. Can you spare two minutes to give your input?
Wincanton – Inspiring Lovers of Unconventional Art?
In this tongue-in-cheek look at Wincanton from a top art correspondent's point of view, we're reminded that some areas of Wincanton are, perhaps, more appealing to those with an alternative view on beauty.
A Whisky Club in Wincanton - The Nog Inn Strikes Liquid Gold
I've always had a soft spot for Scotland's premier export. The taste of a good whisky in good company always brings a warm feeling. So thumbs up to the Whiskey Club, run by Will and Amy at The Nog Inn.
Henshaw Inflatables asked to help save a DUWK
Local company Henshaw Inflatables has gained a world class reputation over many years of specialising in the area of RIFs (Rigid Inflatable Floatation). Their reputation has been called on to bring a solution to a little bit of WWII history.
WFS Begins Movies at The Bear with Arthur Christmas on Saturday 4th
Wincanton Film Society is starting 2014 with a new initiative. Working with The Bear Hotel, they will screen films monthly in The Sweetman Hall. The ball starts rolling tomorrow, Saturday 4th January, with a special family matinee film, "Arthur Christmas".
A Candlelight Christmas Concert
Christmas cheer, singing and candlelight as the Pilgrim Singers performed A Candlelight Christmas in Wincanton Baptist Church.
Happy Christmas!
Despite appearances in our festive Christmas message, we really do wish all our readers and authors a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Join us again in 2014 for more local news, views and some new website features...
Rochfords Raise Money for Bowel Cancer UK
Mark Rochford is taking part in Decembeard, a fundraising event held each December for Bowel Cancer UK. The challenge is to not shave for one month and grow a full beard. Part way through December, Mark's beard is coming on well!
Divine Wines Raffles Well Travelled Beaujolais for Wincanton Community Hospital
After its unique journey from France in a classic Mini Cooper, a rather special bottle of Beaujolais finally made its way to a happy owner on 14th December, when it was drawn in a charity raffle at Divine Wines in Wincanton.
Somerset’s Ultimate Christmas Experience – Wincanton Races on Boxing Day
Racing at Wincanton on Boxing Day on Thursday 26th December is the highlight of Somerset's social and sporting calendar, and with a surge in advance booking, Wincanton Racecourse is definitely the place to be over Christmas.
Castle Cary Bridge is Open... But What's the Cost?
The bridge over the railway at Castle Cary is open and traffic is flowing again. But with the lengthy repairs now set to become a bad memory, some local businesses are starting to calculate the cost to their livelihoods.
Adventurer Helen Lloyd Shares Her Experiences at the Half Moon
Bestselling author and global adventurer Helen Lloyd has cycled the length of Africa unassisted, and attempts her toughest challenge yet this winter - cycling across Eastern Siberia. Helen shares her experiences on 28th December at the Half Moon Inn, Horsington.
Travelling Nativity Visits Homes Around Wincanton
Volunteers from Wincanton Parish Church will be travelling around Wincanton in the lead up to Christmas, delivering Nativity scenes for a day or two in each home, and leaving a knitted sheep as a keepsake when it moves on.
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2013 – Another Great Success
As in previous years, many people turned out on Friday 6th December to enjoy Wincanton's annual Christmas Extravaganza, with entertainment, late night shopping and carols around the Market Square Christmas tree. View our photo gallery.
Truffles Restaurant Christmas Party Menus
It's Party Time at Truffles! We will be running Christmas Party menus for both lunch and dinner in December in addition to our normal meals. Make this your venue for the office party or family gathering.
King Arthur’s Students Inspired by Ex-Pupil Prof. Sir Robert Burgess
King Arthur's School recently celebrated the success of its Key Stage 4 students during its annual award ceremony. This year the guest presenter was Vice Chancellor of Leicester University Sir Robert Burgess, who attended King Arthur's School from 1958.
Wincanton Workhouse – Life in a Rural Workhouse
Christmas Day in Wincanton Workhouse. It was a bleak time, especially for children and in the early years of its existence. For the inmates it was hard to tell Christmas Day from any other day. An interesting story of Wincanton's history.
Volunteers Urgently Needed for Companion Club
Wincanton Live At Home scheme, which aims to combat loneliness and social isolation in the elderly, urgently need new volunteers for our Tuesday Companions Club, as two of our longstanding volunteers are retiring at Christmas.
Staff and Customers of The Studio Support the Poppy Appeal
Congratulations to the staff and customers of The Studio, one in particular, who have raised a considerable sum for this year's British Legion Poppy Appeal.
Glaucoma and the Pill – Should I Be Worried?
Were you worried by the recent article in the national newspapers about an increased risk of glaucoma if you have taken the contraceptive pill? Well don't panic just yet! Read on for a less sensationalist and more common sense approach...
Wincanton PCSO's New Beat Surgery - A Fresh Approach to Community Policing
Local policing can be a sensitive subject in any conversation. However our local PCSOs are trying to take a fresh approach by working smart to reach out to the wider community. Weekly beat surgeries will take place at our Morrisons store.
Christmas Tree Festival and Services – 2013
Wincanton Parish Church is holding a Christmas Tree Festival over a three day period. Everyone is welcome to come and support this event from 13th to 15th December. A programme of church services will be taking place during December.
"Quartet" Showing at Wincanton Film Society on Wednesday 11th December
Wincanton Film Society is delighted to be screening Quartet, one of the film industry's best comedies, released in the UK in January 2013. Starring Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly and Tom Courtenay.
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - December 2013 & January 2014
News and events from Horsington and South Cheriton. More on activities by local residents – golf, art, riding for the disabled, scouts visit to Australia and all the regular information on events and contacts.
The Beaujolais is Back!
The first bottle of 2013 Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived in Wincanton from France in the boot of Stephen's classic 1966 Mini Cooper "Nicole". The wine will now be raffled by Divine Wines to raise money for Wincanton Community Hospital.