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Senior Citizens Enjoy Party Organised by King Arthur's Students
Every year the Year 11 students at King Arthur's throw a party for the Senior Citizen's of the Wincanton community as part of their Citizenship studies. This year, on December 15th, the eighty guests all had a lovely time.
South Somerset CAB to Provide Outreach at the Balsam Centre
South Somerset Citizens Advice Bureau will be providing an outreach service at the Balsam Centre every other Monday. Drop in for help and advice on debts, benefits, employment, housing, consumer, or any other issues you may have.
Wincanton Primary School Unveils New Website
December saw the launch of the school's new website, intended to keep parents and the local community up to date with all that goes on at the school.
Two Very Different Pilgrim Singers Concerts
Saturday 10th December in Wincanton Parish Church the Pilgrim Singers sang to a full church in support of Marie Curie Cancer Care and a week later they performed at Stourhead as participants in the Festival of the Voice.
Wincanton Town Youth FC Receives Early Christmas Present!
As the local FA Chartered Standard Football Club for the area, Wincanton Town Youth Football Club is pleased to announce the support of a local company in their quest to continue to offer football for all in the community.
Wincantata Handbell Team
Wincantata is a team of handbell ringers. We are members of H.R.G.B. (Handbell Ringers of Great Britain) and we are based in and around Wincanton. We have eleven ringers and forty-five bells.
'Wincanton Winter' Competition Winners and Photo Gallery
A look at the winning entries in our fun Wincanton Winter Competition, plus a chance to see all the entries, judged by Wincanton photographers Graham and Trixie Hiscock and John Baxter.
Hogswatch Weekend - The Discworld Christmas!
Once a year fans of Discworld come from afar to celebrate Hogswatch Weekend - our version of Christmas! The last week of November was no exception, when Wincanton buzzed with many strange sights, all in the name of charity and fun.
Local Christmas Flower Deliveries & Worldwide Interflora Delivery Service
Available this week are Christmas wreaths, festive floral arrangements, planted bowls and baskets, Poinsettias, wonderful orchids and much more. All these are available for delivery in Wincanton and around the surrounding area for Christmas.
A New Café In Town!
Elaine and Bruno welcome you to The Cat Café, Wincanton, the new, relaxing place to eat in the heart of Wincanton. Join us and sample our varied menu, beers and wines.
On The 12th Day of Christmas Wincanton Racecourse Gave To Me
A £10 voucher for future hospitality! On Monday, December 26th Wincanton hosts its festive Boxing Day fixture that traditionally attracts over 12,000 race-goers. Work off the excesses of the previous day with six competitive races to punt on.
Adams Cheese Factory Staff May Face a Bleak Christmas
With the festive season now well underway, news has reached us that staff at the Adams Cheese Packing Plant in Wincanton may face a very bleak Christmas. What can the business community do to help?
King Arthur's Sports Teams Are On A Roll!
Since half term there has been a lot of sporting activity at King Arthur's with some fabulous results…
Wincanton Baptist Church Carol Service 18th December
Church... boooring! Church Services... boooring! Carol Services... boooring! Why should anyone attend a Carol Service? What's the point? It's just another of those boring Christian meetings that has no benefit to my daily life. Or does it?
KA Student Designs Wincanton's New Health Centre Logo
Challenged by the Wincanton Health Centre Patients Participation Group, King Arthur's students designed a logo for the new Health Centre in a competition ahead of the opening.
New! Art for Everyone Classes at Wincanton Memorial Hall
Make a New Year resolution to get drawing and painting in 2012! Whether you're a nervous beginner or more experienced but in need of new ideas and inspiration, come and join this new, friendly art class at the Memorial Hall.
Tired of housework? Too busy to clean? Relax... We've Got it Covered
The Wincanton-based Country Housekeeper offers a bespoke cleaning, ironing and housekeeping service to customers across the Blackmore Vale. A superior and traditional service is delivered at an affordable price by cheerful, highly professional staff.
Wincanton Film Society's Christmas Film - The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.
Over the last two seasons WFS has shown by popular demand the first two films in this trilogy. Our Christmas film 'The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest' brings this trilogy to a conclusion.
Christmas Tree Festival in Wincanton Parish Church
A new venture to raise money for the Roof Appeal is a Christmas Tree Festival in the Parish Church between 15th and 18th December. Come and see lots of beautifully decorated trees, have some refreshments and support our fundraising.
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