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Cars Targeted in Recent Castle Cary Crime Sprees
In three separate incidents, PCSOs report on criminal damage to several vehicles in Castle Cary in recent weeks. Are these connected? Can anyone help with information which might lead to these crimes being resolved?
SSDC Hosts Area East Community Forum on Tuesday 17th July
Do you want help and ideas for your local fund raising or project? To influence and give feedback to local services such as Police, District Council, Fire, Yarlington Homes and the Balsam Centre?
Sarah Gibson Optometrist Wins Business Innovation Award
The very first Blackmore Vale Business Awards were held on Thursday 28th June at the George Albert Hotel in Evershot. As a Wincanton business, we were thrilled to win the Business Innovation of the Year award!
Aura-Soma Colour Therapy Introductory Day
Aura-Soma is an inspired colour-care system. Developed in Lincolnshire over 25 years ago, it now has more than 50,000 students worldwide. The Vale Centre, Stoke Trister, is hosting a special workshop on 21st July 2012 to introduce people to Aura-Soma.
The Sun Shines on Museum Party to Thank Jeff Kingaby
Museum and History Society members, together with councillors and other supporters, met for a garden party cream tea to thank museum secretary Jeff Kingaby on his retirement.
Wincanton's Children Become Journalists! "Our Olympic Torch Relay"
Children from Wincanton Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School become Wincanton Window's youngest ever reporters, recounting their experiences of the exciting Three Towns Olympic Torch relay on 15th June 2012.
Affordable Art at Charlton Musgrove Memorial Hall
An affordable art sale in support of St. Margaret's Hospice takes place at Charlton Musgrove Village Hall on Saturday 14th July 2012. The works for sale are by three well regarded local artists.
Green Growth at Wincanton Primary School
Pupils were pleased and excited on receiving plants and flowers from Otter Nurseries to help them get their learning garden going.
Brue Valley Rotary Club to Help Three Local Projects
Members of Brue Valley Rotary Club will be standing outside Morrisons, Wincanton on Friday, 13th July to raise money for three projects in our local towns of Bruton, Castle Cary, and Wincanton.
Twinners Needed Urgently!
Wincanton - Gennnes/Le Rossier Twinning Association urgently needs people to take part in the next Twinning Exchange in August 2012. Please read on if you'd like an enjoyable visit to France.
Dry Stone Walling and Paving
Branching off from general building some years ago, Patrick Houchen has developed a passion for dry stone walling and has become a skilled craftsman in this area.
Music and Munch at The Cat Café
The Cat Café are delighted to welcome the return of Kangaroo (half) Moon - next Friday 6th July 2012. Kangaroo Moon performs a creative, 'hoppy' mix of slightly psychedelic folksy roots and diddly dee - you really have to see it!
A 60-Year Celebration for Jeff and Molly Kingaby
A Diamond Jubilee is quite an event and not just for the Queen. Jeff Kingaby, for years the tireless Secretary of Wincanton Museum, and his wife Molly are celebrating their Diamond wedding anniversary.
Get Wincanton Singing This Sunday!
Come to the Recreation Ground on Sunday 1st July at 5.30pm and join in a time of singing to celebrate the Summer - and if it does rain we will take you under cover!
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - July & August 2012
A report and pictures of Jubilee celebrations in Horsington are included in this issue, along with local news, stories and information.
A Special Ceremony and a Jubilee Medal for Wincanton's Fire-fighters
Each time our firemen go out they put their lives on the line to save others. In my book they all deserve a medal. And that's exactly what they’re getting! But who are they all and what do they do?
Civil Parking Enforcement in Wincanton
I have recently received information regarding on-street parking with regard to civil parking enforcement in Somerset and an update for Town and Parish Councils.
Wincanton Town Football Club's Annual 6 A-Side Men's Tournament
Wincanton Town Football Club hosts their annual 6 a-side men's tournament on Sunday 1st July. Ten players are required per team, with a £20.00 entry fee. Will Frogs Roast Beef be back to defend their title?
Open Air Concert to Raise Money for Help The Heroes
On Saturday 7th July you are invited to a great concert in the garden of The Dogs, Wincanton Manor in South Street, where the Pilgrim Singers will entertain you in aid of the charity Help for Heroes.
Olympic Torch Brings Light and Cheer to Wincanton and District
On Friday 15th June students from schools in Wincanton, Castle Cary, Ansford, and Bruton brought pure cheer and delight to crowds as they carried out their own version of the Olympic Torch Relay.
Go For it. Give Blood. Monday 9th July 2012
Tomorrow you might need an emergency blood transplant, or someone in your family might need one, so have you thought about giving blood? The next session for donors is on Monday 9th July at Memorial Hall, Wincanton.
Hats Off to PAWfest - The Charity Music Festival Wows Crowds
Saturday 9th June: What a great afternoon and evening, and what an achievement - hats off to Liz and Colin at Somerset and Dorset Animal Rescue for all their hard work to organise a charity event on the scale of PAWfest.
Pilgrim Singers in Good Voice for Their Latest Concerts
The Pilgrim Singers were in good voice at their latest two concerts, a Jubilee Roof-Aid Celebration at the Parish Church on 2nd June and the second as a participating choir at the Stourhead Festival of the Voice on 9th June.
Interested in Raising Money for the Charity of Your Choice?
Since 2008 The Nog Inn has hosted a charity quiz night on the last Thursday of every month. Last year the quiz raised £2,146 and over £9,000 has been donated to various local and national charities in the past four years.
Criminal Damage at Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School
On or after the 14th June 2012 there has been criminal damage to a wire fence at Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School in Wincanton. The wire fence that is situated above the large stone wall on the corner of Balsam Fields has been cut, creating a large hole.
King Arthur's Summer Fete and Fun Dog Show
By popular demand, King Arthur's will be incorporating a Fun Dog Show into its annual Summer Fete on Friday 29th June, from 6.00 - 8.00pm. All the usual favourites, too! Come along - free entry!
The Wincanton Weight Loss Club is Back
Back by popular demand - The Wincanton Weight Loss Club! Would you like to learn more about food? Would you like to dispel the myths and learn what you should eat, how much, and why?
Wincanton Film Society - The Descendants, Starring George Clooney
George Clooney plays one of his best roles as a husband and father whose wife has had a serious accident, and as a hardened businessman he has to try and reconnect with his kids. Showing on Wednesday 20th June.
Wincanton Town Football Club Challenged to Achieve Promotion
Wincanton Town FC has had an amazing year, finishing 4th in the Dorset Magma League, and losing only two games all season. Such a fantastic year has qualified the club for the opportunity of promotion to the Toolstation Western League.