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Disability Football Sessions are a Huge Success

Fri 10 Oct 2014
By Jade Hansford
Disability Football Sessions are a Huge Success

Back in March, Wincanton Sports Ground was fortunate enough to receive funding from the Somerset FA to set up football sessions for adults with disabilities. With the winter months approaching, unfortunately the sessions have now finished for the year.

Busy Summer Holiday at Pevlings Farm Riding Stables

Fri 3 Oct 2014
By Alison Tytheridge
Busy Summer Holiday at Pevlings Farm Riding Stables

Over 100 foreign students came to ride with us during the summer holidays, but there was a still lot to do for our regulars. Fun Days, Helpers Club and Pony Club, butterfly-catching and pony shows all contributed to summer fun.

Wincanton Town FC Under 14s Win in New Kit

Mon 29 Sep 2014
By Sean Chapman
Wincanton Town FC Under 14s Win in New Kit

Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) Under 14s got off to a winning start to their season in a new kit supplied by sponsors J Bailey and Sons Ltd.

Car Treasure Hunt with Hog Roast & Live Music

Tue 16 Sep 2014
By Russell Field
Car Treasure Hunt with Hog Roast & Live Music

Wincanton Tennis Club is raising funds for the resurfacing of their courts. They have organized a Family Fun Car Treasure Hunt on Saturday 4th October, followed by a hog roast and live music at Wincanton Sports Ground.

3-2-1km Run Route at Wincanton Sports Ground

Mon 8 Sep 2014
By Jade Hansford
3-2-1km Run Route at Wincanton Sports Ground

Wincanton Sports Ground has recently created a 3-2-1 km run route around its grounds. The 3-2-1km run, which is a Run England project, allows you to track and measure your run, jog or walk when it best suits you.

New Coach for Wincanton Tennis Club

Wed 3 Sep 2014
By Russell Field
New Coach for Wincanton Tennis Club

Wincanton Tennis Club committee have this month appointed a new Head Coach. Dan Cahill, who is Level 3 certified, has impressive experience in teaching tennis and fitness to juniors of all ages and adults across a wide range of abilities.

Tennis Marathon on Sunday in Support of Court Resurfacing

Thu 21 Aug 2014
By Dan Cahill
Tennis Marathon on Sunday in Support of Court Resurfacing

On Sunday 24th August Dan Cahill, the new Tennis Coach at Wincanton Tennis Club, will be undertaking a non-stop tennis marathon from 8am to 8pm to raise funds for the courts' resurfacing.

Wincanton Rounders League Comes to a Tense Close!

Fri 8 Aug 2014
By Jade Hansford
Wincanton Rounders League Comes to a Tense Close!

Wednesday 16th July saw the final week of Wincanton’s first ever social rounders league, and what a league it was! The previous seven weeks saw five teams battling it out to be crowned champions of the 2014 season.

Adult Disability Football Sessions Continue at Wincanton Sports Ground

Sat 2 Aug 2014
By Jade Hansford
Adult Disability Football Sessions Continue at Wincanton Sports Ground

Giving everybody the opportunity to take part in sport is something we are passionate about at Wincanton Sports Ground, so when we received funding to set up a football session for adults with disabilities, we couldn’t wait to get started!

Arsenal Soccer School at Wincanton Sports Ground this Summer

Tue 15 Jul 2014
By Jade Hansford
Arsenal Soccer School at Wincanton Sports Ground this Summer

With the Summer holidays fast approaching, Arsenal Soccer School has decided to return to Wincanton Sports Ground running sessions throughout the summer break! The sessions start on Wednesday 30th July on the astro, and run every Wednesday until 27th August.

Wincanton Primary School Pupils Give Short Mat Bowls a Go!

Fri 11 Jul 2014
By Jade Hansford
Wincanton Primary School Pupils Give Short Mat Bowls a Go!

At Wincanton Sports Ground we aim to provide a variety of sports for a variety of people. Most recently we invited pupils from Wincanton Primary School to come down and have an opportunity to try Short Mat Bowls.

Game Set & Match Summer Camps at Wincanton Tennis Club

Thu 3 Jul 2014
By Jon Rolnik
Game Set & Match Summer Camps at Wincanton Tennis Club

The Annual Game Set & Match Tennis Academy "Summer Tennis Camps 2014" at Wincanton Tennis Club are four-day tennis camps, where kids can bring their tennis aspirations to life. Monday to Thursday every week, through the summer holidays.

Young Footballers Raise £2,500 to Make Wincanton Sports Ground HeartSafe

Sat 28 Jun 2014
By Sean Chapman
Young Footballers Raise £2,500 to Make Wincanton Sports Ground HeartSafe

During the Open Day festivities on Sat 14th June at Wincanton Sports Ground, the Town Mayor, Mr Deryck Lemon, officially made available a defibrillator called HeartSafe, installed from money raised by Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section).

Wincanton Social Rounders League Gets Started in the Sun!

Wed 25 Jun 2014
By Jade Hansford
Wincanton Social Rounders League Gets Started in the Sun!

With such beautiful weather recently, the teams entered into the first ever Wincanton Social Rounders League at the Moor Lane Sports Ground couldn’t wait to start their campaign in the sun!

New Team Wins Tournament for Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section)

Tue 24 Jun 2014
By Sean Chapman
New Team Wins Tournament for Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section)

A new team has arrived at Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section), and on Saturday 14th June they brought home more silverware when they entered the Under 13s section of the Henstridge FC 5-a-side Tournament.

Wincanton Karate Clubs Longest Serving Student Promoted

Fri 20 Jun 2014
By Paul Hacker
Wincanton Karate Clubs Longest Serving Student Promoted

A student who has attended Wincanton Karate Club for almost 18 years has been promoted to 4th Dan after a successful grading by Sensei Chris Thompson (8th Dan).

Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) Brings Home the Silverware

Mon 16 Jun 2014
By Sean Chapman
Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) Brings Home the Silverware

The 2013/14 season has been very successful for Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section), with two of our teams not only winning their respective leagues and League Knockout Cups, but our Under 16's also won the Yeovil Youth Football Shield.

Wincanton Sports Ground Extravaganza 2014

Sat 24 May 2014
By Jade Hansford
Wincanton Sports Ground Extravaganza 2014

Wincanton Sports Ground is excited to announce that we will be holding our annual Open Day on Saturday 14th June 2014 from 12.00pm onwards. We have a range of activities that are perfect for a family afternoon out!

Riding For All Ages at Pevlings Farm Riding & Livery Stables

Mon 12 May 2014
By Alison Tytheridge
Riding For All Ages at Pevlings Farm Riding & Livery Stables

Almost 29 years ago, Alison Tytheridge started a small riding school at Pevlings Farm with just four ponies. Now with 29 horses and a thriving livery business, there’s lots going on for riders of all ages, even lapsed riders!

Sport 50 at Wincanton Sports Ground for the Over 50s

Wed 7 May 2014
By Jade Hansford
Sport 50 at Wincanton Sports Ground for the Over 50s

Sport 50 is continuing to run at Wincanton Sports Ground. If you are over 50 and would like to take part in activities such as boccia, indoor curling and indoor badminton, while meeting new people, then Sport 50 could be for you!

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