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Wincanton Town Council election results 2022
Wincanton's local election results are now in, for both the Town Council and the new unitary Somerset Council. Congratulations to all those elected, and a little extra this year to Sam Atherton who led the pack.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - May 2022
An article about a talk given by David Heath about the privilege and responsibility of being elected to parliament, a book review by Mindy Lucas of Cal Flyn's "Islands of Abandonment", and a farewell to Horsington Church School's departing Headteacher.
Wincanton Town Council 2022 election candidates
On Thursday 5th May 2022 there will be a Wincanton Town Council election to fill all 15 seats, taking place a year early to coincide with that of the brand new unitary Somerset County Council. Here's a list of the many candidates!
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for April 2022
This edition is largely focused on the Falklands War and its upcoming 40th anniversary, and includes deatils of a talk on the subject on 10th June, and the short remembrance service at the Wincanton War Memorial on 14th June.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - April 2022
This issue has a nice article from local historian Susan Moore about her career in Family History, as well as lots of news from the local area, including the imminent arrival of "ultrafast" fibre broadband in South Cheriton.
Have a go at Taiko ('big drum') at a FREE taster in Wincanton
I am offering some FREE taster sessions for new people to come along and give taiko a try. It's a way to exercise while engaging your brain, with big arm movements and working as a connected ensemble, a world of fun, rhythm and physical exercise.
Gary's Gift Spring Ball - 8th April 2022 at Wincanton Memorial Hall
On Friday 8th April, we will be holding the inaugural Gary’s Gift Spring Ball at Wincanton Memorial Hall to raise funds for our friend and colleague, Gary White, who was diagnosed with the devastating Motor Neurone Disease in July 2021.
The new Opportunities Hub at the Balsam Centre offers free support to find work
SSDC has opened three dedicated employment and skills hubs that offer free tailored support to all South Somerset residents aged 16+. Known as ‘Opportunities Hubs’ they are based in Chard and Yeovil Libraries and Wincanton’s Balsam Centre.
Wincanton kids planted trees with the Town Council for the Queen's Jubilee
On the cold, wet and miserable morning of Friday 11th March, several groups of remarkably resilient school and nursery children from Wincanton helped plant trees with Wincanton Town Council in conjunction with the Queen's Green Canopy initiative.
A busy final year for SSDC's Wincanton Town Centre regeneration scheme
As the South Somerset District Council Wincanton Town Centre Regeneration enters its final year, Councillors have agreed a new budget of £2.39m, which will enable the regeneration plans for the town to be completed by March 2023.
International Women’s Day celebrations at the SEED Hub
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Lynne and her SEED team are co-ordinating a whole range of events this week on Wincanton’s High Street, where the majority of the businesses are run and owned by women.
Singing is good for the soul! Check out these local sing-for-fun groups
Did you know that, apart from being fun and uplifting, singing has lots of health benefits? Here are a couple of local singing groups with whom you can sing purely for casual fun, not as a choir. No talent required!
Yarlington Plant Fair - 7th May 2022
This year’s Yarlington Plant Fair will be a particularly special event. The Count and Countess Charles de Salis held the first fair in the courtyard of their beautiful home in 2002, and this year will celebrate the twentieth fair!
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - March 2022
Horsington & South Cheriton street party for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, an update on Lloyds Mobile Bank in Wincanton, Horsington School rubbish scheme and a message from the Rector of Horsington Church.
Panto is back! WADS presents “Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood”
Wincanton Amateur Dramatic Society is pleased to announce that panto is back. Oh no it isn’t. OH YES IT IS! Two years in the making, it's an incredibly funny panto brought to life by a dedicated cast and crew.
Carymoor's Nightingale Project needs volunteers
The aim of our new Nightingale Project is to create more suitable habitat for the bird at Carymoor in the hope that they will become resident here. Our current volunteers have already made a start but there’s still plenty to do over the next two years.
Cary Amateur Theatrical Society returns this month with Calamity Jane
Cary Amateur Theatrical Society is returning to the stage later this month with Calamity Jane after missing our production in 2021. We have been working very hard since the summer, and can’t wait to get back to live theatre.
Villager magazine for Horsington & South Cheriton - February 2022
The ladies' lunches, Bobologism 32, Repair Cafe in Wincanton, a book review of State of Terror, an appeal for new Horsington Church School governors, and a message from the Horsington Church Rector.
Horsington pupils treated to masterclass by legendary racehorse trainer at Wincanton Racecourse
Local schoolchildren were given a day to remember at Wincanton Racecourse on Wednesday, January 26th, when they were treated to a masterclass by the legendary racehorse trainer David Elsworth.
Figure of speech: ventriloquist’s dummy finds his voice at the Repair Cafe
Ever since Wincanton's Repair Cafe began, one particular item has got everybody talking! An 87-year-old ventriloquist’s dummy who goes by the name of Hon. Kenneth Tollington. The next Cafe is on Saturday 22nd January.
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