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Final Sunday Market of 2014 – Sunday 21st December

Thu 18 Dec 2014
By John Smith
Final Sunday Market of 2014 – Sunday 21st December

The Wincanton Sunday Street Market is fast coming to its season end with the final market of 2014 being held on Sunday 21st December. Come along and pick up some last minute Christmas presents.

Christmas Made Easy – Gorgeous Furniture, Gifts & Accessories from Myakka

Tue 2 Dec 2014
By Andrea Cowan
Christmas Made Easy – Gorgeous Furniture, Gifts & Accessories from Myakka

Visit Myakka this Christmas for fair trade solid wood furniture, unique, affordable gifts and gorgeous home accessories. Join us for a special late shopping evening, open until 8.00pm on Friday 5th December, complete with mince pies and mulled wine.

Christmas Gift Day at Holbrook House

Fri 28 Nov 2014
By Colin Walker
Christmas Gift Day at Holbrook House

Let us help you with your Christmas shopping this year. Everyone is welcome to come along and see what beautiful Christmas gifts we have at Holbrook House on Thursday 4th December.

Kimbers’ Farm Shop Christmas Tasting – No Need for Wellies!

Wed 26 Nov 2014
By Naomi Kimber
Kimbers’ Farm Shop Christmas Tasting – No Need for Wellies!

Make your way to Kimbers’ new mud-free Farm Shop on Wednesday 3rd December! Order your free range turkeys, geese, ducks and chickens at their Christmas Tasting. The shop is also full of other foods, crafts and gifts to buy.

Extended & Refurbished Lidl is Open for Business

Mon 17 Nov 2014
By John Smith
Extended & Refurbished Lidl is Open for Business

After a major extension and a complete refurbishment you would have expected that Lidl would have re-opened the doors with a great fanfare. But with typical German efficiency the doors opened last Tuesday and the working day commenced.

Sunday Market is on the Move – But Not Too Far

Thu 13 Nov 2014
By John Smith
Sunday Market is on the Move – But Not Too Far

Wincanton Town Team has been gathering views from Sunday Market stall-holders and shoppers. Taking all this on board they are moving the next market, on Sunday 16th November, off the High Street and back to Carrington Way car park.

Milborne Port Christmas Craft and Food Market – Sunday 23rd November

Tue 4 Nov 2014
By Mandy Forsey
Milborne Port Christmas Craft and Food Market – Sunday 23rd November

Milborne Port's annual Christmas Craft & Food Market is in the Village Hall, on Sunday 23rd November. This is the fourth year for the event, and with around 45 stalls attending it promises great Christmas shopping for all.

Halloween Street Market Pumpkin Competition! - This Sunday

Wed 15 Oct 2014
By John Smith
Halloween Street Market Pumpkin Competition! - This Sunday

This month's Sunday Market will have a Halloween theme, with Halloween sweets and a pumpkin carving competition! Check out the festivities and some new stalls from 10am-3pm.

Lidl Wincanton Closed for Refurbishment Until November

Thu 25 Sep 2014
By John Smith
Lidl Wincanton Closed for Refurbishment Until November

With Phase 1 nearly complete Lidl’s Wincanton store closed at the end of trading on Sunday 21st September for full internal refurbishment. The new-look store, nearly double its original size, will re-open on Thursday 6th November.

Kimbers Award-Winning Farm Shop is Moving to New Premises!

Wed 27 Aug 2014
By Ruth Kimber
Kimbers Award-Winning Farm Shop is Moving to New Premises!

After eight very successful years, the Kimber family are moving their renowned farm shop to even larger and more accessible local premises, selling home bred and reared meats, chicken, ducks, turkeys, geese, dairy, vegetables, fish and natural, unpasteurised milk.

Morrisons – its History & its Role in Wincanton’s Economy UPDATED

Fri 15 Aug 2014
By John Smith
Morrisons – its History & its Role in Wincanton’s Economy <small style='color: red'>UPDATED</small>

Morrisons occupies a prominent position at the entrance to Wincanton and won the high accolade of Store of the Week from The Grocer magazine last October. But what is the store’s history, and how important is it to Wincanton?

Wincanton Street Market hits the beach!

Thu 14 Aug 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Street Market hits the beach!

The theme for Wincanton's next Street Market is “The Beach”. Bring your family and friends on Sunday 17th August, and don’t forget to bring your bucket and spade.

Wincanton Post Office Wins Greetings Card Retailer Award

Wed 23 Jul 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Post Office Wins Greetings Card Retailer Award

Wincanton Post Office is in the news again! Following earlier reports that they had reached the finals of the RETAS awards, Wincanton Post Office is now officially the Best Non-Specialist Independent Greeting Card Retailer in the South of the UK.

Fire at Wincanton Post Office

Thu 10 Jul 2014
By John Smith
Fire at Wincanton Post Office

Residents and visitors to Wincanton Post Office were taken aback on Monday 7th July to find it closed after a fuse box on the premises overheated and burst into flames.

Wincanton Supermarket to get a Lidl Bit Bigger

Mon 7 Jul 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Supermarket to get a Lidl Bit Bigger

Lidl, the German-owned supermarket chain is in the news. Like their German alter ego Aldi, they are seeing business increasing at the expense of the UK supermarket giants, leading to a major refurbishment of their Wincanton store.

A Great May Market in Wincanton with Country Dancing VIDEO

Sun 8 Jun 2014
By John Baxter
A Great May Market in Wincanton with Country Dancing <small style='color: red;'>VIDEO</small>

Sunday’s Market in Wincanton on 18th May was a great success, helped by the wonderful weather. The pupils of Wincanton Primary School had a great time doing their Country Dancing, watched by the crowds who flocked to the market. Roll on June's market, next Sunday!

Wincanton Post Office is a Finalist for National Retas Award

Mon 19 May 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Post Office is a Finalist for National Retas Award

Congratulations to Wincanton Post Office on reaching the final six in the 2014 Retas Awards, a prestigious event aimed at retailers within the greeting cards industry. To reach the final is a superb accolade to Wincanton Post Office's efforts.

Wincanton Street Market Starts its 2014 Season Sunday 18th May

Thu 15 May 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Street Market Starts its 2014 Season Sunday 18th May

Following on from the successful trial markets in the autumn of 2013, this year’s season of Sunday markets will commence on Sunday 18th May. With over twenty stalls booked, there will be plenty to browse and buy for everyone.

Wincanton Farmer Meets the Prime Minister

Wed 16 Apr 2014
By Fanny Charles
Wincanton Farmer Meets the Prime Minister

Ruth Kimber, an outspoken local campaigner for farming in general and dairy farming in particular, had a chance to put some of her concerns to the Prime Minister, David Cameron, when she met him at Taunton Cricket Club last week.

Sweet Treats for Easter at The Small Cake Shop

Mon 14 Apr 2014
By Fanny Charles
Sweet Treats for Easter at The Small Cake Shop

There is a double Easter treat next weekend, when an attractive new business, The Small Cake Shop, opens in Wincanton. Good news for the High Street and for all those with a sweet tooth!

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