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Friends of King Arthur's Quiz Night 2012
It's time to call King Arthur's and enter your team (funny and cryptic team names are most welcome!) for their annual quiz night on Thursday 29th March.
District Council Question Time - What Would YOU Like Us to Ask? Updated
Wincanton Window has been invited to attend a meeting in Yeovil with District Council executives to hear what they’re doing locally and to ask questions of our own. What would YOU like us to ask about?
MP Checks Out 'Sight-Saving' NHS Scheme in Wincanton
Frome and Somerton MP, David Heath, took time to visit Wincanton Opticians, Sarah Gibson Optometrist, on Friday 9th March to see the benefits of a new NHS urgent eye care service.
Museum Talk - The Wincanton Window: A Contemporary Archive
At the next Museum and History Society meeting on Friday 30th March I'll be talking about how the Wincanton Window got started. See a slideshow of some of our enormous collection of pictures and be reminded of our recent history.
A New Headteacher Appointed for King Arthur's
The Governors of King Arthur's Community School, Wincanton, are pleased to announce the appointment of the new Headteacher for September 2012.
Parish Church's Gift Day in support of 'Roof Aid'
The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul Wincanton is holding a Gift Day on Saturday 31st March in support of the 'Roof Aid' project. An Easter Egg Hunt will take place and items from the archives will be displayed.
Katie's Town Team Needs Your Ideas
Katie Petre-Mears is the co-ordinator of the Town Team bidding to be one of the twelve pilot schemes being launched by the government to stimulate the regeneration of small towns. She needs your help and ideas and needs them NOW.
Rochford's Spring Open Day 2012
Winter has passed and the grass is off and growing again. Allotments are being dug over and the garden is a hive of activity. It's time for Rochfords Garden Machinery Spring Open Day on Saturday 24th March.
Canine Massage Therapy
Back ache, neck pains, stiffness, aching joints... sound familiar? These same issues can also affect your dog. Read on to find out how massage can help your four-legged friend.
Parish Church Adopts Logo for Fundraising Appeal
The Parish Church roof of St Peter & St Paul is in urgent need of repair. The fundraising committee has adopted a logo to represent the various events organised to raise funds to preserve this community asset for future generations.
New Farmers' Market Makes a Promising Start at Milborne Port
Milborne Port held their first Farmers Market at The Queens Head pub, London Road on Sunday 4th March 2012. The landlords, Toni and Steve, had offered their premises free of charge for this very exciting opportunity to get our community together for this new venture.
Trailer Stolen from a Field in Holbrook
Between Friday 9th March and Monday 12th March 2012 a small low loader trailer with drainage attachments on it has been stolen from a field near Sweetacres in Holbrook, Wincanton.
A District Counsellor's View on SSDC's Annual Budget
South Somerset District Council has just passed their budget to inflict more pain on both the people and businesses in Wincanton and South Somerset.
Shapemaster - Exercise for Everybody
If you don't want to join a gym, power-assisted exercise can improve your life and your health. If you think that exercise means wearing Lycra, feeling the pain, and sweating profusely three times a week then think again.
Top Up Your Wardrobe With a Bargain
As part of the Roof Aid appeal the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul Wincanton is holding a Nearly New Clothes and Jumble Sale. This is an ideal opportunity to top up your wardrobe.
Wincanton Film Society Presents "The Way Back"
On 20th March, WFS presents the epic story of a remarkable journey made by a group of prisoners who escape from a Siberian Gulag and make their way to freedom in India, some 4000 miles distant.
Vehicles Targeted At Wincanton Business Park - Police Appeal For Information
Avon and Somerset Constabulary are appealing to the public to come forward with information to help assist with their enquiries. Between 4:30pm and 10pm on the evening of Sunday 4th March a number of vehicles parked on the Wincanton Business Park off of Southgate Road, Wincanton suffered damage.
Don't Miss the St Margaret's Hospice Charity Fashion Show
There is a wonderful shop in Wincanton where you can refresh your Spring / Summer wardrobe at very reasonable cost. Yes, it is St Margaret's charity shop and their fashion show is coming to Memorial Hall on Friday 16th March!
Planning for Real - Building on success in Queen Camel
Children have been forming the building blocks for development in Queen Camel as a model of the area takes shape this week. Pupils from Countess Gytha Primary School are working with local volunteers as part of the Youth Parliament project to consult on how the area could be developed in the future.
District Councillor Henry Hobhouse Responds to Nick Colbert's Letter
District Councillor Henry Hobhouse responds to Councillor Nick Colbert's claims that the parking charges policy of the district council has been "bullying", short on consultation and "Illegal".
Shoplifter Steals £150 of Goods From Castle Cary Shop
Police are investigating an incident which happened on Wednesday 29th February 2012 between 3.00 pm and 4.00pm, where there was a theft of a number of items from a shop in Castle Cary.
Why We Must Regenerate Our High Streets
How important is it to regenerate our High Street? There is a lot of talk about it but what, if any relevance does regeneration have for us here in Wincanton, Castle Cary and towns throughout the area?
Join Us At Memorial Hall For Our Coffee Mornings
Regular monthly coffee mornings are held at Memorial Hall in support of funds for the church of St Peter and St Paul. Please come and join us on the second Saturday of each month for an enjoyable social occasion.
NEW faces, NEW equipment, NEW opening times - Same GREAT service
We've seen several people come and go but at last we have a wonderful little team of professional happy people, plus some exciting new gadgets, gizmos and services to help us take even better care of your eyes and eyesight.
Charlton Musgrove Memorial Hall Gets SSDC Grant to Improve Parking
Members of the Area East Committee have awarded a grant of £4738 to Charlton Musgrove Memorial Hall Committee towards increasing and improving parking for the hall.
Coffee Morning Raises £520 for Parkinson's Research
The year 2012 has been designated "Find a Cure for Parkinson's Year", by Parkinson's UK. To this end, Richard and Sue Young held a coffee morning at their home in Charlton Horethorne on 7th February to raise money for research.
Castle Cary Litter Bin Set Ablaze
Avon and Somerset Constabulary are appealing for information from the public to help identify the person(s) responsible for setting alight a litter bin in Castle Cary. Between 9.00pm and 10.00pm on the evening of Tuesday 28th February a litter bin located on the Donald Pither Memorial Field was set alight.
Parking Tax - An Open Letter to SSDC Portfolio Holders
This open letter has been sent to the portfolio holder Councillors responsible for the car parking charges being inflicted on the peoples of Wincanton and Castle Cary. It has also been sent to Councillor Ric Pallister as the leader of SSDC.
Community Barn Owl Project - A Talk in Bruton
Find out about barn owls and how to get involved in a new conservation project being launched by Somerset Wildlife Trust. The first Community Barn Owl Project talk takes place at Bruton School for Girls on Monday, 12th March 2012.
The Wincanton Weight Loss Club
Brand New - the Wincanton Weight Loss Club! Come and join in with a friendly group in Wincanton who are interested in health and nutrition with the goal of losing weight. Everybody is welcome every Wednesday 12.00pm - 1.00pm.