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Margaret Kelly - One of Wincanton's Many Treasures

14 Jun 5:36pm
By John Smith
Margaret Kelly - One of Wincanton's Many Treasures

I believe that Wincanton has many treasures that help to make up the character of the town. Margaret Kelly is definitely one of them.

Wincanton Community Hospital Open Day - Sunday 30th June

14 Jun 9:17am
By Gill D'Arcy
Wincanton Community Hospital Open Day - Sunday 30th June

The Wincanton Community Hospital is hosting an Open Day from 11am to 4pm on Sunday 30th June, marking the official opening of the new Radiology Suite. Enjoy lunch with a hog roast and take a tour of the new suite.

Flight - Season Finale for the Wincanton Film Society

13 Jun 6:09pm
By John Smith
Flight - Season Finale for the Wincanton Film Society

'Flight', starring Denzel Washington - a supercharged film to bring our 2012/13 film season to a close on Wednesday 19th June.

New Management Arrangements for Wincanton Sports Centre

12 Jun 3:39pm
By Chris Fenton
New Management Arrangements for Wincanton Sports Centre

The Trustees of Wincanton Community Sports Centre (WCSC) have decided that due to its on-going success WCSC needs professional management. They've agreed with South Somerset District Council that the running of WCSC should be passed to a professional leisure organisation.

Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) AGM

10 Jun 4:05pm
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) AGM

On Friday 28th June Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) is holding their Annual General Meeting at Wincanton Sports Ground. It starts at 7.30pm and anyone interested in getting involved with the club is welcome to come along.

CATCH Clears a Blockage in the River Cale

09 Jun 9:10am
By Matt Bishop
CATCH Clears a Blockage in the River Cale

The CATCH (Community Action to Transform the Cale Habitat) team has discovered, and now cleared a significant blockage in the River Cale. Check out the 'before' and 'after' shots.

Wincanton Football Youngsters Need Support for Sponsored Walk

08 Jun 9:54pm
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Football Youngsters Need Support for Sponsored Walk

On Saturday 22nd June, members of Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) are taking part in a sponsored walk to raise money for the purchase of an Automated Electronic Defibrillator.

Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter May 2013

07 Jun 1:36am
By Arthur Pickup
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter May 2013

News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the May Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.

Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - June 2013

04 Jun 2:30pm
By Jane Jones
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - June 2013

The "Villager" magazine has another month of news, activities, events and photos from the villages of Horsington and South Cheriton.

Big Time Art Comes to Rural Somerset

04 Jun 1:58pm
By John Baxter
Big Time Art Comes to Rural Somerset

Alice Workman, Director of Hauser and Wirth Somerset, came to explain at an open meeting the plan to build a top international art gallery on a farm on the edge of Bruton.

Truffles Restaurant Father's Day Lunch

01 Jun 5:48pm
By Richard Sorapure
Truffles Restaurant Father's Day Lunch

Bring Dad to Truffles fabulous Father's Day Lunch on Sunday 16th June! A lavish three-course meal for £18.95 - less than the cost of our best selling claret! Truffles can only seat 30 covers so make sure to book early.

Webtogs - The Outdoors, Online in Wincanton

31 May 2:04pm
By Sue Ensley
Webtogs - The Outdoors, Online in Wincanton

Webtogs is an internet retailer of outdoor clothing and equipment based in Wincanton. We are now offering a delivery and collection service for customers from the surrounding area if you place an order through our website.

Parish Church Celebration Fete and Free Thanksgiving Concert

28 May 3:45pm
By Richard D'Arcy
Parish Church Celebration Fete and Free Thanksgiving Concert

Repairs to the roof of Wincanton Parish Church have been completed. A day of Celebration and Thanksgiving will take place on Saturday 8th of June 2013.

Graham Hiscock - Award-Winning Local Photographer

27 May 4:23pm
By Alexander Hughes
Graham Hiscock - Award-Winning Local Photographer

Wincanton-based photographer, Graham Hiscock LBIPP, has received recognition for his work in wedding photography after achieving a Bronze award and two Certificates of Merit at the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) South West Regional Awards.

The Forgotten History of Wincanton's Market Place

25 May 3:39pm
By John Smith
The Forgotten History of Wincanton's Market Place

If we care to scratch beneath the surface of Wincanton's Market Place, we may be surprised by the historical secrets we unearth in the seemingly mundane objects we walk by every day.

Record Breaking at Wincanton Karate Club

23 May 2:59pm
By Paul Hacker
Record Breaking at Wincanton Karate Club

Wincanton Karate Club at The Honbu has seen its youngest ever person receive their first belt, with four-year-old Ellen Moore gaining her orange belt.

Lucky Duckies Bring Racing Fun to Recreation Ground

20 May 11:18am
By Mandy Cochrane
Lucky Duckies Bring Racing Fun to Recreation Ground

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School organised an entertaining afternoon of Duck Racing at Wincanton Recreation Ground on Sunday 19th May, drawing happy family crowds to a revived annual event to raise money for the school's PTFA.

Solistics Beauty and Well-Being

17 May 3:16pm
By Helen Horscroft
Solistics Beauty and Well-Being

I would like to introduce to you Solistics, a new and exciting holistic, beauty and well-being studio at the Applegarth Emporium, Wincanton. Solistics treats everyone as an individual and tailors each treatment to suit you.

The Balsam Bustle - A Great Time Had By All

16 May 12:39pm
By Annette Yoosefinejad
The Balsam Bustle - A Great Time Had By All

Our first Balsam Bustle was a great success! The many activities and our special guests in the form of some popular Star Wars characters drew huge crowds! We're looking forward to doing it all again next year!

Notice of Co-Option of a Town Councillor

15 May 2:19pm
By Sam Atherton
Notice of Co-Option of a Town Councillor

A casual vacancy has arisen on the Town Council, due to resignation. Since no electors have called for an election, the Council will fill this vacancy by co-option at its meeting on Monday 10th June 2013.

New Book to Commemorate Wincanton's First World War Soldiers

15 May 9:15am
By Tony Goddard
New Book to Commemorate Wincanton's First World War Soldiers

2014 is the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. Wincanton's men rallied to the call and this has inspired a book about every local man shown on the Roll of Honour. Proceeds to the Wincanton Poppy Appeal 2014.

Wincanton Silver Band Concert - Sunday 19th May

14 May 3:18pm
By Julie Verney
Wincanton Silver Band Concert - Sunday 19th May

Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group are delighted that Wincanton Silver Band have chosen this local group to share the proceeds of their next concert. Please support the event next Sunday 19th May 2013 at 3.00pm in Wincanton Memorial Hall.

Wincanton Recreation Ground Renovation - Public Consultation

14 May 9:27am
By Sam Atherton
Wincanton Recreation Ground Renovation - Public Consultation

Have your say on the draft plans to renovate the Recreation Ground. The plans can be viewed at the David Sharp Centre on Thursday 6th June. Come along let us know what you think.

A Community Radio Station For Wincanton And Surrounding Villages

10 May 10:16pm
By Dave Boniface
A Community Radio Station For Wincanton And Surrounding Villages

If you are involved in any form of community group in the Wincanton area, or community issues at any level, then this should be of interest to you: a new community radio station.

The Old Inn, Holton Launches Chef's Table

10 May 5:26pm
By Ed Ovenden
The Old Inn, Holton Launches Chef's Table

The Old Inn, Holton have launched their Chef's Table, a private dining room available for hire so you and your guests can enjoy a personal dining experience with your own waiter and mini-bar.

Royal Collection Paintings on Loan to the Holburne Museum, Bath

09 May 2:00pm
By David Posnett OBE
Royal Collection Paintings on Loan to the Holburne Museum, Bath

The Queen lends major paintings to the Holburne Museum in Bath, including many masterpieces. As former chairman of the museum and a local resident of many years, I can tell you of the many delights the museum holds for a family visit.

Talk in St Johns Church, Horsington: "Jerusalem & Palestine"

09 May 11:46am
By Jane Jones
Talk in St Johns Church, Horsington: "Jerusalem & Palestine"

Sir Anthony Goodenough will talk on Jerusalem and Palestine and the work of the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital in St John's Church, Horsington on Friday 24th May at 7.30pm.

Raffle Prizes Wanted: Help for Heroes & Macmillan Charity Event

07 May 5:47pm
By Neil Spinney
Raffle Prizes Wanted: Help for Heroes & Macmillan Charity Event

The Wrong Way Back team starts their second charity cycle ride for Macmillan and Help for Heroes in less than six weeks. More fundraising is planned for 8th June, the day they get back. Can you donate a raffle prize?

Ladies to Sparkle at Wincanton Racecourse

05 May 1:43pm
By Hannah Walker
Ladies to Sparkle at Wincanton Racecourse

Tuesday 14th May is all about the girls and Wincanton Racecourse looks set to be buzzing when hundreds of ladies making their annual pilgrimage to celebrate Somerset's biggest and most social gathering of the season.

Wincanton Choral Society Sings Mendelssohn's Elijah in Spring Concert

03 May 12:31pm
By Jane Jones
Wincanton Choral Society Sings Mendelssohn's Elijah in Spring Concert

There will be just one major and glorious work when Wincanton Choral Society performs Mendelssohn's Elijah at their spring concert on Sunday 12th May at Wincanton Sports Centre.

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