Wincanton's focused community website, providing news and information including a full calendar
Volunteers Wanted: Young People with a Passion for Reading!
Somerset County Council is calling on young people to sign up as volunteers for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, helping to encourage children to read during the summer holidays.
Major Roadworks on A371 in July – Diversions Planned
Between 4th July and 15th July road users in Wincanton, Bruton, and Castle Cary will yet again be subject to a major road closure to allow resurfacing of a section of the A371 road between Bratton Seymour and Cary Hill.
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - July & August 2016
In the Summer issue, read the last update on a local resident's charity work in Zimbabwe, as well as the reviews on the latest Summer Celebrations that took place in our villages.
100th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme Memorial Ceremony
Friday 1st July marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme during World War One. You are invited to attend a memorial ceremony at the town’s War Memorial, located next to the Memorial Hall.
Mill Street Social Club Open to New Members
Mill Street Social Club in Wincanton offers a wide variety of facilities and entertainments. Why not come along and enjoy a drink, company and entertainment in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere?
Baby & Child Emergency First Aid Classes
Sue is a fully qualified Paediatric First Aid Instructor running small, informal and friendly group classes for parents, grandparents and carer. She covers CPR, choking, bumps, bleeds, breaks, seizures and meningitis awareness – babies are welcome too!
Business Hub: Hot Desking at Churchfields
A “hot desk” in the Lime Room at the council’s Churchfield offices, off Church Street, could be the answer for anyone with a small home-based business or those who have the occasional need for an office but don’t want to be tied by a lease.
Local Teacher, Kay Carswell, Publishes Her First Novel
Local primary school teacher Kay Carswell has realised a long-held ambition with the publication of her first novel, Looking After Number One, an exciting romantic thriller with enough twists to keep the reader turning the pages into the small hours.
The Pilgrim Singers Bring You Summer Strawberries & Song
A charity garden concert in aid of Mary’s Meal for Syrian refugees takes place at The Dogs in Wincanton on Sunday 3rd July, where The Pilgrim Singers invite you to join them for Summer Strawberries & Song.
An Invitation to a Celebration from Spectra Musica
Spectra Musica is holding a rather special concert on 2nd July to celebrate singing ten years of wonderful music. The group will be joined by a string quintet who, along with Anita D’Attellis, will accompany works from Purcell to Scott Joplin.
Wincanton Armed Forces Day – Saturday 25th June 2016
This year’s Armed Forces Day has again been organised by the town’s branch of the Royal British Legion. To accommodate the continued growth of the event this year’s event will be held in the grounds of King Arthur’s Community School.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for June 2016
The June 2016 edition of Sandbag, Wincanton Branch’s monthly magazine for the Royal British Legion.
Private Cycle Training for all Ages and Abilities
Bikeability is the new ‘cycling proficiency’ and encourages children to cycle safely on the roads. I run sessions to get children off their stabilisers and gain the confidence for on-road cycling. I also run adult sessions from complete beginners to advanced city cycling.
Buckhorn Westfest Returns for Another Musical Showcase & Fundraiser
Buckfest, the showcase for young musical talent in the area, was so successful last year that it’s back this year on Saturday 10th September. Would you like to be part of the line-up and help to raise money for local causes?
Aurin Girls’ Choir Concert in Bruton on 21st June
Tickets are now on sale for what promises to be a stunning evening of Hungarian choral singing on 21st June. The concert at St Mary’s Church, Bruton at 7.30pm is part of the Aurin Girls’ 2016 concert tour.
Wincanton Town Council Report - May 2016
A report on the Town Council meeting on Monday 23rd May including Council news, the re-election of Councillor Ellard as Council Chair and Town Mayor, and the election of new Vice Chair Ray Tudgay.
1 Regiment Army Air Corps is Granted the Freedom of Wincanton VIDEO
Video, pictures and description of the exhilarating parade through Wincanton High Street on Thursday 26th May of 1 Regiment Army Air Corps, who were granted the Freedom of Wincanton amidst an enthusiastic turnout of local well-wishers.
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - June 2016
In this month's Villager magazine find out what Wincanton Library has to offer, learn to use tulips to add colour to your garden, read about Earth Class' Kilve Court trip and discover how Chris Bailward will be supporting Sport Relief this year.
Horsington Farmer to Cycle 2016 Miles Across England for Sport Relief
Chris Bailward, 67, a farmer from Horsington, is departing on a charity cycle ride which takes him back and forth across England on a 2016-mile trek to raise funds for Sport Relief.
New Book Tells the Story of Wincanton’s Great Entrepreneur
A NEW book by local author and retired solicitor Peter FitzGerald tells the story of Nathaniel Ireson – the man who transformed the centre of Wincanton – and contributed as an architect and as a master mason to some of the greatest West Country buildings of the 18th century.
Wincanton Areas Visited by Neighbourhood Plan Group
On Friday 12th February a group of participants in the development of Wincanton's Neighbourhood Plan visited a number of areas around the town. The process, called a Placecheck, is a facilitated series of short visits to areas of land which could be used for housing and/or employment in future.
A New Gardeners' Centre in Wincanton
Lifestyle Landscapes has opened a small gardeners' centre in Wincanton called The Growing Medium. It’s just off Bennetts Field Trading Estate, selling a range of plants compost sundries and tools.
Appeal for On-Call Firefighters in Wincanton
Wincanton Fire Station is hosting an open evening for prospective on-call firefighters on Thursday 26th May. If you live or work within five minutes response time to the fire station you could potentially save lives in local emergencies.
Charlton Horethorne Youth Theatre News May 2016
Charlton Horethorne’s Youth Theatre is thriving, having just performed 'Dazzle' to sell-out audiences. An Information Afternoon is planned together with a Bring & Buy sale to raise funds for new equipment.
Grab a Bargain! Jumble Sale on Saturday 21st May
King Arthur’s students invite you to grab a bargain at a Jumble Sale on Saturday 21st May at Wincanton Primary School. The sale is their latest fund-raising event in aid of a planned month-long expedition to Peru in 2017.
Lose Weight with Thin-canton at the Health Centre
Thin-canton, a free weight loss group, will be running for the second time at Wincanton Health Centre starting on Thursday 19th May for eight weeks. If you would like to join, please come along – we look forward to seeing you!
Looking for Wincanton 18th Century Delftware
Do you have a piece of tin-glaze earthenware pottery from the Wincanton Pottery in your attic – if you have, Sarah FitzGerald would like to hear from you, because it may be a collectors’ item.
Cale Park Play Area is Closing for Refurbishment!
At long last work is about to begin to upgrade the Cale Park play area. Starting with the brand new footbridge and finishing with a full set of all-new play equipment, the exciting work requires the play park and associated car park be temporarily closed to the public.
The Unicorn Wins its Third Cider Pub of the Year Award
The Unicorn Cider House and Kitchen in Bayford has been voted Heart of Wessex ‘Camra Real Cider Pub of the Year’ for the third consecutive year, to the delight of landlords Richard Cummins and his partner Jayne Wallace.
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - May 2016
In this month's Villager magazine the Templecombe scouts go down under for the Australian Jamboree, Horsington hosts it's 2016 Summer Fete and Keith Davies provides bird watching tips.