Wincanton's focused community website, providing news and information including a full calendar
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for May & June 2021
Wincanton branch commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Royal British Legion, Wincanton during the Second World War, Old Faithful, Dunkirk Memorial House and the Passchendaele tree.
Apply to Co-op's Local Community Fund before the end of May!
Co-op's annual Local Community Fund is open to applications on behalf of community projects until Sunday 30th May 2021, and has yet to receive a single application from Wincanton! Let's make stuff happen, people!
Wincanton Gardeners volunteers have been out planting the Town's flower beds
Wincanton and District Gardeners Association has been planting flowerbeds and containers around the Town twice a year to make it look more attractive. This year once again a small band of happy gardeners planted the summer flowering plants in our town.
Specialist Plant Fair at Yarlington House
The 19th Specialist Plant Fair at Yarlington House will be held on Saturday 22nd May; an opportunity for keen gardeners to buy from specialist growers from all over the South West, and to see the private Italiante flower garden and walled kitchen garden.
Wincanton Town Council 2021 by-election results
Here are the results of the Wincanton Town Council by-election that took place on Thursday 6th May 2021, to fill six vacancies. Congratulations to those who were elected!
Wincanton Town Council 2021 by-election candidates
On Thursday 6th May 2021 there will be a Wincanton Town Council by-election to fill 6 vacancies. It has been arranged to coincide with the election of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset police area.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - May 2021
Episode 2 of the "Memories of schooldays" series by Serena Mortarotti, local historian Susan Maltin reports her research for Horsington in the newspaper archives, and announcements as activities start again in the area, and the pub reopens!
Help the Somerset Rail to Trail Project with this 7-minute survey
The Somerset Rail to Trail Project is proposing to transform the disused Somerset & Dorset Railway into an active travel route. We need to know whether our proposal will benefit the community in the ways that we hope it will.
Wincanton’s new high-tech self-service car wash
After years running an excellent car wash service in Wincanton, Roberto has decided to change his approach and invest in an impressive state-of-the-art self-service facility for Wincanton.
1st Wincanton Scout Group Needs Your Help
The 1st Wincanton Scout Group covers Wincanton and the neighbouring villages. Over the past few years a number of key volunteers have stepped away. For the Group to continue to flourish we really need new volunteers to come forward and help us run it.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - April 2021
Sarah White writes about the Balsam Centre's situation over the pandemic, Richard Joyce tells the story of an unexpected mail at the Horsington Toll House, and Serena Mortarotti starts the "Memories of Schooldays" series.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - March 2021
Mindy Lucas marks the 100th anniversary of The Villager, Horsington Church School's Headteacher reports the latest School news, and an update about the full fibre project from Wessex Internet.
McDonald’s has arrived in Wincanton!
A brand-new McDonald’s restaurant opened in Wincanton today, 10th February 2021, next door to The Wagtail on Lawrence Hill, creating 65 full and part-time positions for the local community. It's only Drive-Thru for now, but it's open 24 hours.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - February 2021
Sally Packer recalls her visit to the Christmas light trail at Stourhead, Susan Maltin has been searching for articles related to the village in old newspapers, and an Italian recipe to keep you warm and healthy over the winter.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for January 2021
Hoping for a better year in 2021, the rediscovered photo of one of Wincanton's war dead: Harold Grant Dalton MC, and Somerset's VC connections.
Christmas greetings to Wincanton from the Lahnau twinners
The members of the Lahnau-Wincanton Twinning Association wish all friends in Wincanton a merry Christmas and a happy new year - a better year than 2020. Please stay healthy! We would like to meet you all again.
In praise of dogs
I am not a dog owner, but for the whole of this year, including lock-downs, I have been taking an elderly friend’s elderly dog for a weekly walk, something we have both greatly enjoyed.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - December 2020 & January 2021
Walks around Asian countries with Jane Wilson, meet the Parish councillors, learn to make profiteroles, find good reads for winter, our big crossword, what's on for Christmas, regular columns from the School, Church and others, with illustrations by Horsington Church School children.
Wincanton Primary School update - November 2020
At Wincanton Primary School, we are continuing with our ‘new normal’. During this last half-term, it has been a pleasure to welcome back all the children and to see how excited they have been to see their friends again.
It's a photo finish for Wincanton Camera Club in annual competition
Competing against four other local camera clubs for the Bradford-Abbas Shield, Wincanton came a very creditable 2nd to Yeovil by the narrow margin of 2 points. Have a look at our photos, and find out how you can get involved.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - November 2020
Horsington historian, Susan Maltin, reveals the village's link to Guy Fawkes, a new delivery service in the area, called The Doorstep Delivery Service, and an interview with Lewis Webb, founder of Somerset Stories podcast.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for November & December 2020
Remembrance 2020, and an obituary for Beryl Griffin, a long-standing and very active member.
Wincanton Silver Band's Halloween 2020 lockdown performance
It's the witching hour once again, and Wincanton Silver Band has brought some humour to these dark and dismal times. Put together from our homes, our 5th lockdown music piece is a classic.
Read Easy with FREE one-to-one coaching
There is a local group that can give adults who struggle to read the same opportunity as were the participants of the recent Channel 4 programme, The Write Offs. Our coaching methods are very similar to those used in the programme; in fact we use the same book series.
Wincanton Silver Band's 4th lockdown performance: "Summer Nights"
If you're wondering how Wincanton Silver Band has been spending the summer nights during lockdown, then its latest video will give you a clue. The band has just released its fourth social distancing video: “Summer Nights” from the musical Grease.
Grow at home for your local organic flower farm co-operative!
We are a young business based in Templecombe growing local, seasonal cut flowers and foliage, all to full organic standards. To satisfy demand, we're looking for keen gardeners to grow British flowers at home for us.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - October 2020
Susan Maltin tells the story, through her father's memories, of the last commercial sailing ship to round Cape Horn, called the S.V.Passat, and Richard Gaunt reports on the 2020 Horsington Open.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for October 2020
Remembrance 2020 and the COVID pandemic, an obituary for Sid Bundy, branch Standard Bearer for over 25 years, VJ Day 75th Anniversary and a look forward to 2021.
Wincanton Town Council Public Statement September 2020
This will be the first community information update from your Town Council, to become a regular bulletin throughout the Autumn and Winter, to support and inform as necessary during what are likely to be difficult times ahead.
Wincanton Rugby Club update September 2020
After 10 years, the Club has returned to the Sports Ground at Moor Lane. Post-COVID, the Club welcomes new players but also needs financial support. They've set up a crowdfund to help with new equipment and maintenance.