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Solistics Beauty and Well-Being

Fri 17 May '13, 15:16
By Helen Horscroft
Solistics Beauty and Well-Being

I would like to introduce to you Solistics, a new and exciting holistic, beauty and well-being studio at the Applegarth Emporium, Wincanton. Solistics treats everyone as an individual and tailors each treatment to suit you.

Otter Nurseries Support for Wincanton Hospital Scanner Appeal

Wed 17 Apr '13, 10:59
By Richard D'Arcy
Otter Nurseries Support for Wincanton Hospital Scanner Appeal

For several weeks, raffle tickets in support of the Scanner Appeal for Wincanton Community Hospital have been available at a local garden centre. Read on to find out the winning name of the giant fluffy duck and the amount raised.

Race Night for Wincanton Community Hospital - Tally Ho, They're Off!

Mon 15 Apr '13, 11:54
By Gill D'Arcy
Race Night for Wincanton Community Hospital - Tally Ho, They're Off!

Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital have teamed up with Wincanton Town Football Club to bring a night of fun and racing at the Sports Ground Moor Lane Wincanton on Saturday 20th April.

Zumba Classes in Wincanton - Latin-Inspired Fun & Laughter

Mon 4 Mar '13, 10:56
By Jude Edge
Zumba Classes in Wincanton - Latin-Inspired Fun & Laughter

Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class that's easy to follow and full of fun and laughter. Come along on to see why I and so many others have fallen in love with Zumba.

Wincanton Fibromyalgia Support Group

Fri 22 Feb '13, 12:32
By Katy Bargery
Wincanton Fibromyalgia Support Group

Many people with Fibromyalgia struggle with debilitating symptoms for years, often without a diagnosis. We have a support group for sufferers of Fibromyalgia or similar conditions at The Health Centre, meeting on the last Thursday of each month.

Free Alternative Fitness Taster Day at The Studio

Tue 19 Feb '13, 16:02
By Bex Smith
Free Alternative Fitness Taster Day at The Studio

Come along to The Studio in Wincanton on Saturday 23rd February and try out a whole range of alternative fitness FOR FREE, including; pole fitness, aerial hoop, hula hoop and flexibility.

Telegraph Report Causes Fears About Aspirin & Macular Degeneration

Tue 5 Feb '13, 12:08
By Sarah Gibson
Telegraph Report Causes Fears About Aspirin & Macular Degeneration

A recent report in The Telegraph has prompted a number of people to ask about the risks to their eyes when taking Aspirin. I want to give some plain sensible advice and share words of wisdom from The Macula Society.

Our Caring Health Profession - Somerset NHS Should be Proud

Wed 2 Jan '13, 15:02
By Robin Horsfall
Our Caring Health Profession - Somerset NHS Should be Proud

When we listen to the national news we are often confronted with bad reports about the services provided by the NHS. I have a different story about the care provided to my Uncle Fred Mance (78) of Wincanton recently.

Exercise to Mobilise - Fitness From a Chair!

Thu 15 Nov '12, 15:32
By Lynn Ward
Exercise to Mobilise - Fitness From a Chair!

This free taster session is for people with disabilities or limited mobility. Taking place at the Balsam Centre on Friday 23rd November, the class will help you gain confidence, balance and avoid falls.

Wincanton and Crewkerne Hospitals Get Top Rating for Patient Meals

Fri 3 Aug '12, 18:03
By Paul Courtney
Wincanton and Crewkerne Hospitals Get Top Rating for Patient Meals

The quality of patient meals at two South Somerset community hospitals has been given the highest rating by inspectors. This year an assessment of standards at Wincanton and Crewkerne Community Hospitals resulted in an 'excellent' rating for the quality of their patient meals.

Sarah Gibson Optometrist Wins Business Innovation Award

Tue 10 Jul '12, 11:44
By Dorothy Chandler
Sarah Gibson Optometrist Wins Business Innovation Award

The very first Blackmore Vale Business Awards were held on Thursday 28th June at the George Albert Hotel in Evershot. As a Wincanton business, we were thrilled to win the Business Innovation of the Year award!

Go For it. Give Blood. Monday 9th July 2012

Sun 24 Jun '12, 13:55
By John Baxter
Go For it. Give Blood. Monday 9th July 2012

Tomorrow you might need an emergency blood transplant, or someone in your family might need one, so have you thought about giving blood? The next session for donors is on Monday 9th July at Memorial Hall, Wincanton.

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