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Nasty Vandalism and a Really Vicious Crime

23 Aug 11:15am
By John Baxter
Nasty Vandalism and a Really Vicious Crime

On Friday, 12th August as nationally everyone looked back on a week of riots in the cities, and as some nasty pub related violence took place in the High Street, what looks like a really vicious and premeditated crime was carried out.

25 Images from the Bruton Art Society Exhibition

22 Aug 2:21pm
By John Baxter
25 Images from the Bruton Art Society Exhibition

Yet again Bruton Art Society produces an exhibition of varied and interesting work of a very high standard. Don't miss seeing it at Bruton School for Girls (Sunnny Hill).

At Holbrook House This Week...

22 Aug 11:05am
By Darren McGinley
At Holbrook House This Week...

This week Holbrook House will be host to a nutrition seminar by nutritionist Fiona Wearing, and will be offering ESPA facials along with a special offer.

Bruton Art Society Exhibition 2011

19 Aug 1:39pm
By Clive Dand
Bruton Art Society Exhibition 2011

To be held for the second time at Bruton School For Girls the Bruton Arts Society Exhibition again promises to provide a high quality display of the work of local aritists who are members of the Society. The Society's 58th exhibition opens August 20th and closes on the 28th.

The Window's Getting Social!

17 Aug 10:53am
By Mandy Cochrane
The Window's Getting Social!

With the introduction of some new social features to Wincanton Window, you can now share interesting articles with all your friends via your Twitter, Facebook or Google+ accounts.

Cut Your Costs with Geoff and Roz

16 Aug 10:02am
By Roz Hartley
Cut Your Costs with Geoff and Roz

Doing business in the UK is expensive. Making sure you don't waste money by paying more than you need to for your essential business overheads is the quickest and most direct way to put profit back onto your bottom line.

Kimber's Farm is on the One Show Tonight!

12 Aug 5:16pm
By Ruth Kimber
Kimber's Farm is on the One Show Tonight!

Higher Stavordale Farm and Farm Shop will be featured in tonight's episode of the BBC's 'One Show' tonight, BBC1, 7pm. Please watch and let us know what you think! If you miss it, there's always the iPlayer...

Proposed New Homes Threaten Hospital Growth

09 Aug 2:15pm
By Western Gazette
Proposed New Homes Threaten Hospital Growth

Plans to expand Wincanton Community Hospital could be brought to a halt if consent to build 58 homes near Verrington Lane goes ahead. If approved, the development could see a longstanding agreement for a road through the hospital car park activated.

Work Nears Completion for Stourhead Sculpture Trail

07 Aug 11:30am
By Fiona Campbell
Work Nears Completion for Stourhead Sculpture Trail

Work is well underway and nearing completion for the Scraptors, a collaborative sculpture group of four West Country sculptors, who are creating a Sculpture Trail at Stourhead for September.

Wincanton Town Youth FC Sponsored Walk

05 Aug 2:51pm
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Town Youth FC Sponsored Walk

Your chance to support the club. Three football coaches from Wincanton Town Youth FC are walking 31 miles in aid of the Football Club.

Rodney Legg's Funeral Celebration

04 Aug 1:51pm
By Stewart Canham
Rodney Legg's Funeral Celebration

A rather special funeral for a rather special man. Rodney Legg is laid to rest in the beautiful Higher Ground Meadow Burial Ground near Corscombe in Dorset in a service celebrating his remarkable achievements.

Exhibition of Students Artwork at Wincanton Hospital & Health Centre

01 Aug 3:58pm
By Anna Mesarova
Exhibition of Students Artwork at Wincanton Hospital & Health Centre

Wincanton Hospital and Wincanton Health Centre are both exhibiting art work by students at King Arthur's. The display will be changed regularly, so look out for new pieces.

New Barns Estate - Brave New World on the Hill

28 Jul 4:12pm
By John Baxter
New Barns Estate - Brave New World on the Hill

Plans for 212 new homes planned for the New Barns Estate have been displayed. Certainly this new development will change Wincanton significantly. Take a look at where we are now in July 2011.

Rodney Legg, "Author, Publisher and Environmental Campaigner", Dies Aged 64

27 Jul 5:42pm
By John Baxter
Rodney Legg, "Author, Publisher and Environmental Campaigner", Dies Aged 64

Rodney Legg, the author of the most recent history of Wincanton, leaves behind a rich legacy of books, images, and writing on the history of Somerset and Dorset. He was also an indefatigable walker and effective campaigner in opening up, preserving and drawing attention to the natural richness of the countryside that surrounds us.

Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel come to Wincanton

24 Jul 9:01pm
By Rosemary Redwood
Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel come to Wincanton

On the 3rd September 2011 Somerset and Dorset Animal Rescue Centre are hosting their first ever music festival - PawFest.

Summer 2011 Grand-ish Slam Tennis Camps

22 Jul 2:23pm
By Jon Rolnik
Summer 2011 Grand-ish Slam Tennis Camps

Hey kids!! Enjoy Tennis at Wincanton Tennis Club this Summer Holiday. Our Grand-ish Slam Tennis Camps are for all junior Tennis players, come along and find out how much fun tennis can be even if you have never played before. All equipment provided.

Local Business Goes 5 Star!

20 Jul 3:31pm
By David Osborne
Local Business Goes 5 Star!

Event Services business, The Chocolate Fountain Ladies, recently had a successful 'relaunch' of their Wincanton based business now known as '5 Star Celebrations'. The event at the Maddocks Pavilion, Wincanton was attended by business people involved in the weddings and events industry.

Wincanton Joint Schools Concert

18 Jul 12:23pm
By Emma Fletcher
Wincanton Joint Schools Concert

Wincanton schools combine to present a great evening of musical performances in the Memorial Hall on Friday 8th July.

A Summer Journey to Raise the Roof - The Pilgrim Singers Let Rip

15 Jul 12:36pm
By John Baxter
A Summer Journey to Raise the Roof - The Pilgrim Singers Let Rip

In a charity concert for the parish church roof appeal on Saturday 7th July, the Pilgrim Choir had a great evening with a lovely audience and were joined by talented soloists.

Summer Holiday Fun at Wincanton Sports Centre

15 Jul 12:20pm
By Mark Henley
Summer Holiday Fun at Wincanton Sports Centre

Whatever the weather don't let your children get bored this summer. Check out the great range of summer holiday activities our Sports Centre and Swimming Pool lays on.

Andrew Ireland Remembered

13 Jul 3:07pm
By John Baxter
Andrew Ireland Remembered

Baptist minister Andrew Ireland is remembered and celebrated in a memorial service in Wincanton's Catholic Church.

A Gallery of Great Photos from King Arthur's

13 Jul 2:37pm
By Mark Tinsley
A Gallery of Great Photos from King Arthur's

Mark Tinsley, subject leader for Art and Design at King Arthur's introduces a remarkable collection of images which the photographers then describe. Not to be missed.

Parish Fun Day in June Attracts Good Turnout

10 Jul 3:26pm
By Elizabeth Baxter
Parish Fun Day in June Attracts Good Turnout

This year the Parish Fun Day held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 11th June attracted fun-lovers of all ages.

Wincanton & Area Parkinson's Group Chairman Steve Beech Recognised

10 Jul 12:57pm
By Steve Beech
Wincanton & Area Parkinson's Group Chairman Steve Beech Recognised

Having recruited thirty members within a year Steve Beech was nominated as one of the recipients of an award, in recognition of the work he has put in at the first ever Parkinson's Volunteer Recognition Day for Parkinson's South West Region.

Fifty Years of Marriage Celebrated

08 Jul 9:47am
By Elizabeth Baxter
Fifty Years of Marriage Celebrated

The Revd Canon Alan Watson and his wife Rosemary celebrate their Golden Wedding with a packed out service in Wincanton Parish Church.

Templecombe's Hidden Railway Garden

08 Jul 8:22am
By Alison Clements
Templecombe's Hidden Railway Garden

The Templecombe Station Volunteers were formed at the end of last summer with a view to restoring the station garden to its former glory.

King Arthur's Folk Group Prepares for Birmingham UPDATED

04 Jul 9:47pm
By Emma Fletcher
King Arthur's Folk Group Prepares for Birmingham <span style='color: red'>UPDATED</span>

The King Arthur's Folk Group have been selected to play at the Music for Youth National Festival in Birmingham on July 7th.

Museum and History Society Honours Chris Kemp

03 Jul 2:46pm
By John Baxter
Museum and History Society Honours Chris Kemp

The sun shone on the Cream Tea celebration of the award of Life Membership of the Society to Chris Kemp, in recognition of his service to the community.

Golden Wedding Celebration In Wincanton

01 Jul 7:21pm
By Canon Alan Watson
Golden Wedding Celebration In Wincanton

The Revd. Canon Alan and Mrs. Rosemary Watson celebrate their Golden Wedding with a special service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Marriage on Sunday, 3rd July at 10.30am at the parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Wincanton.

King Arthur's Students Celebrate in Style

30 Jun 6:21pm
By John Baxter
King Arthur's Students Celebrate in Style

A glittering Prom at Holbrook House saw this year's student leavers looking their best. Glamour! Sophistication! Style!

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