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Wincanton Tennis Club Appoints New Coach
Wincanton Tennis Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Rolnik as the new Club Coach. The Club is really pleased to have mini, junior and adult coaching programmes running again.
Museum Lecture by Hendrika Foster Attracts Excellent Turnout
Hendrika Foster's lecture 'Venice and its Art' was a sell-out and a night to remember.
Theft of Generator from Building Development
Overnight on Wednesday 16/2/11, a Step Hill, blue, 6KVA Generator was stolen from the Kingwell Rise Building Development off Deansley Way, Wincanton.
Growing your own Vegetables, Fruit and Herbs
It doesn't need that much space and combines exercise with the satisfaction of putting your own very fresh food on the table.
Green Rubbish Collection Options for Springtime Gardeners
Green-fingered residents thinking of pruning their gardens this year are being reminded that they can have their garden waste collected directly from their kerbside. Over seven thousand residents have signed up with South Somerset District Council to have either a green wheelie bin or green waste sacks picked up every fortnight, saving the need to drive to the recycling centre.
Council Warns of New Scam
South Somerset District Council is warning residents to be wary following a report of a new scam relating to council tax. A Curry Mallet man received a telephone call falsely stating that if he paid £100 to a charity in India then he would receive council tax relief. The elderly man had considered sending a cheque but fortunately realised it was a scam.
Gents Barber Will Come to Your Home - Any Cut, Any Style!
Our family-run business in the local area has over 40 years experience and offers a flexible mobile service. We are professional and friendly with competitive prices.
Facebook Fans Rave over Local Retailers
Wincanton Window's Facebook Page is not just a great place to find out our latest news, you can exchange messages with other fans and swap tips on the best shops and businesses in town.
Tree Saga - Council Vandalism?
The full story of what has lead to this attractive tree being under threat.
Huge Payouts to SSDC officers
Three officers in South Somerset District Council shared out a massive £1.257 million of your money between them in golden goodbye pay-offs.
PCSO Jenny Maynard Reports Back
PCSO Jenny Maynard has been busy in the schools and reports on parking and anti-social behaviour.
Volunteer IT Tutors Sought
Our registered charity has already given free IT lessons to a dozen housebound people in and around Wincanton. If you are looking for a rewarding voluntary activity that you can do locally for just one or two hours a week we would like to hear from you.
The National Crime-Mapping Website "Dispels Some Illusions"
What is the most popular government website ever, with over eighteen million hits an hour in its first couple of days of operation? Step forward the new crime mapping site set up by the Home Office.
Looking Forward to Spring Butterflies
Jules introduces us to a few of his favourite springtime invertebrate friends and tells us about their habits and personalities as they wake from their winter slumber.
Two Important Town Charity Events - Mayor's Ball and Civic Service
Our Mayor Richard D'Arcy invites you to take part in two events to celebrate the town and also raise money for Wincanton Hospital at Verrington. The Mayor's Ball on the 16th April and a Civic Service on the 6th of March. Tickets for the Ball are going fast so do not delay.
WLTA Annual Lunch is Another Great Success
On Sunday the Wincanton Lahnau Twinning Association once again held its Annual Lunch in the David Sharp Centre, where a good time was had by all and funds raised to help keep the Association running.
Attractive Town Centre Tree Under Threat - Council Vandalism?
An attractive town centre tree is under imminent threat of execution because County won't adopt the pavement area where it is sited. The tree is being blamed for causing the pavement to be slippy.
Special Wine Night at The Old Inn
We are pleased to announce the launch of our wine club with a special event on Friday 25th February. With wine expert Fiona Becket and Tim McLaughlin Green.
Artist Etcher - Professor Will Vaughan
Etching explained with reference to the work of Professor Will Vaughan.
KA Head Leaves for New Challenges in Abu Dhabi
At the end of the Autumn Term the staff and students of King Arthur's said farewell to Tamra Bradbury who had been their Headteacher since September 2006.
Woodland "Sell-Off"? David Heath Gives His Views
An awful lot of rubbish is being written at the moment about the possible sale of Forestry Commission land. Some think the government are about to sell every tree in the country to wicked developers. It's simply not true.
The Die is Cast and the Turf is Cut - New Health Centre
All the staff of Wincanton's current Health Centre together with the mayor, councillors and a collection of well wishers braved a chilly afternoon to see the symbolic first turf cut for what will be Wincanton's new Health Centre on the New Barn Estate.
February is National Heart Month
Every year, The British Heart Foundation runs The National Heart Month to raise funds for research into heart disease and to generally raise awareness of what is a massive problem - apparently one in three deaths are attributable to heart disease!
County Badminton Success for King Arthur's Boys and Girls
Key Stage 3 Girls and Key Stage 4 Boys from King Arthur's won the County Badminton Championships at the end of January and now progress through to the South West Regional finals at Exeter University in early March.
Theft of Rolls Royce Statuettes
Overnight on Friday 22nd January between 10.00pm and 11.00am, three Spirit of Ecstasy statues have been taken from the bonnets of three Rolls Royce cars.
Parking Fees a "Slap in the Face" - UPDATED
Charges could be introduced in free car parks in south Somerset, sparking fears that town centres could suffer. Plans to transfer all parking enforcement powers from the police to the local council have moved one step closer in Somerset. If approved, charges are likely to be brought in at Wincanton and Castle Cary, where drivers have been able to park for free for years.
Waxwings in Yeovil - Stunning Shots by Stewart Canham
Stewart Canham has been out with his camera shooting rare birds near Yeovil. Don't miss these super shots - courtesy of climate change.
Superstar Effort to Clean up Dog Fouling Hazard Pays Off
A former BBC Superstars competitor and the new chairman of Wincanton Sports Ground has hailed a campaign to stop dogs fouling the area a huge success. Stuart Matthews finished sixth in the 1983 final of the popular TV show and is now turning his sporting expertise to the future of the facility in Moor Lane.
Art and Environment - The Work of Zac Greening
Based in Wincanton but much travelled and widely exhibited, artist Zac Greening shares with the Window some of his works and his thinking and practice as a professional artist.
Sandbag - RBL Newsletter: January 2011
Catch up with the latest news from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. With almost 150 members, we are one of the fastest growing and most active branches in Somerset.