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Wincanton Chamber invites businesses and orgs to Town Centre Strategy talk tonight
This month's Chamber talk is on SSDC's Town Centre Strategy. Pam Williams, Economy Specialist at the SSDC, will be talking us though the proposals currently in public consultation. This meeting is open to all businesses and organisations, not just members.
Wincanton Book Festival 2019
The very first Wincanton Book Festival will take place tomorrow, Saturday 9th March 2019, in Wincanton Library, as well as various High Street shops and venues. Local authors will be available to talk about their books, and their writing experiences.
Wincanton mum calls for support for inspiring book written for girls of our future
Michaela Pay from Wincanton has collaborated with other successful women from across the globe, to write a book intended to inspire the females of our future, launching this International Women’s Day, 8th March 2019.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - March 2019
Fantastic news from Horsington Church School which has been rated GOOD after its recent OFSTED inspection, Jane Wilson delights us with a witty article on "Walkies", the latest letter from Rev. Kevin Rogers, and more.
Lost cat: have you seen Tosca?
Our lovely boy Tosca has been missing for a few months and we are desperate to find him and bring him home. He popped out for his usual quick evening stroll in Saunters Close and sadly never returned. He is very wary of people and probably hiding somewhere.
FREE entry to Wincanton Races for Wincanton Window readers on 7th March!
Wincanton Racecourse has very generously offered visitors to the Wincanton Window the chance to go racing FOR FREE next Thursday, 7th March! The Racecourse arguably puts Wincanton on the map. If you haven't checked it out yet, now's your chance!
West's workout is a HIIT!
Never mind mindlessly toing and froing on a rowing machine for hours on end; get fit in one hit with High Intensity Interval Training! Jay West runs a HIIT class on a Monday in Bruton, and she's eager to help you get fit and healthy in short order.
St. Margaret's Hospice information and coffee morning
St. Margaret's Hospice is holding a coffee morning on Monday 25th March at Wincanton Memorial Hall to provide an opportunity to meet the Community Fundraiser who will update you on opportunities to support St. Margaret’s Hospice in South and East Somerset.
GBBO’s Prue Leith recently enjoyed a day at the Wincanton races
The Great British Bake Off’s Prue Leith swapped her mixing bowls for a race card to enjoy a day at the races in Wincanton. She tucked into chilli con carne before judging the best turned-out horse in the second race.
I would run 500 miles, and I would run 6500 more...
Born and raised in Wincanton, Brendan Rendall was in the news recently after running clear across the African continent; 2,474 miles in 98 days, all in support of orphans in Malawi. As if that wasn't enough, he's planning something even bigger...
Carrington House welcomes green-fingered volunteers
Staff and residents at Carrington House have big plans to transform their garden and are appealing for green-fingered volunteers. They want to open their gardens to the general public whilst raising money for St Margaret’s Hospice.
The Flavourworks - one of Wincanton's most interesting employers
One of Wincanton's innovative businesses is having a makeover. Formerly Markus Products and recently renamed The Flavourworks, creators of sauces, marinades, butters and much more to all the big UK food producers, it's fast becoming the town’s most interesting employer.
Racing is back in Wincanton on Saturday after horse flu outbreak
It’s all systems go for Wincanton Racecourse this Saturday, with a terrific day of top-class sport on the cards. Racing was given the green light to resume in Britain from tomorrow, after six blank days following an outbreak of equine influenza.
Discover local volunteering opportunities at a FREE community workshop
Spark Somerset is hosting a free Community Connector volunteering workshop at The Balsam Centre in Wincanton next month. Meet local volunteers, find volunteering opportunities in the area, and discover useful resources.
ANVIL 2019 programme
ANVIL, the local structured discussion group, begins its sixth year with a new season starting this week. This year's programme includes artificial intelligence, environmental art, the next financial depression, liberal democracy and religion.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - February 2019
An interview with a local practitioner on traditional Chinese medicine, the first letter from St. John's new Reverend, memories of a pupil of Horsington School from between 1926 and news from Templecombe Scouts.
Wincanton Racecourse is in the top 11 to visit in England and Wales!
Wincanton Racecourse has been confirmed as one of the top 11 racecourses to visit in England and Wales by national tourist board VisitEngland as part of the Racecourse Association’s Quality Assured Racecourse Scheme.
Huge volunteer turnout for C.A.T.C.H.'s litter pick last weekend
On Sunday 27th January 2019, C.A.T.C.H. held a public litter pick along the River Cale in Wincanton, its first of the new year. Over 30 people turned up, the group's largest haul ever!
Wincanton pupils helped plant new trees at Cale Park
On Thursday 24th January 2019, children from Wincanton Primary School, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School and King Arthur’s School joined Wincanton Town Council to help plant 14 new trees at the Cale Park recreation ground.
ICE WARNING: no grit for Wincanton High Street?
Last night’s hard frost left roads throughout the town more akin to ice rinks. Frosty weather is to be expected during winter months, but don't assume all Wincanton's main roads will be gritted. Drive safe tomorrow.
Pilgrim Singers charity gig funded primary school latrine in Uganda
The Pilgrim Singers' 2018 Summer Concert at Wincanton Manor House “The Dogs” raised enough money to cover the cost of building a new toilet block alongside a primary school building in Uganda.
Carrington House rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission
Staff and residents at Carrington House are celebrating following the results of their recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. The Wincanton care home was awarded a ‘Good’ rating overall by the inspectorate for social care.
Stonewater just launched a new rent-to-buy scheme in Wincanton
Stonewater, a leading social housing provider, launched its first rent-to-buy scheme on 11th January 2019. The development featuring affordable homes for local people taking advantage of Rent to Buy is nearing completion at Balsam Park in Wincanton.
Wincanton Town Centre Strategy draft is now available for public consultation
SSDC's draft plan to regenerate Wincanton's town centre has been made available for public consultation. You can check it out here, or see it in person and ask questions at Wincanton Memorial Hall this Friday and Saturday, 18th-19th Janurary.
It's the Somerset National at Wincanton Racecourse on Thursday 17th January
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The West Country’s lauded Somerset National, which is run on Thursday, January 17th, has a new sponsor with the race now run in the name of Healthy Pets. Seven races are on the card, which begins at 12:50pm.
Where to recycle your Christmas tree this year
South Somerset District Council will be providing Christmas tree recycling collection stations again this year. If you don't live in Wincanton you may find there's a station in your village that'll be easier to reach.
Tables are turning in Wincanton at Highstreet Records
Brett has a real passion for vinyl records and opened a great little shop in Wincanton’s Applegarth Emporium last year. He sells an enormous selection of records, and a wide array of audio equipment.
Christmas 2018 waste collection schedule changes
With Christmas almost upon us, Somerset Waste Partnership has provided details of the scheduling changes to their kerbside waste and recycling collections services.
Christmas jumpers at Wincanton Racecourse’s iconic Boxing Day meeting
Boxing Day racing is a nation-wide tradition, and Wincanton’s meeting is immensely popular. Head up the road to the racecourse to continue your Christmas celebrations.
Christmas services at St Peter & St Paul's Church 2018
Here are the services happening in St Peter & St Paul’s this Christmas time. Everyone is welcome to join in any or all of the services. Please note the time changes in some cases.