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FitSteps Classes in Wincanton

Tue 7 Oct 2014
By Ann Edmunds / Rachel Cozens
FitSteps Classes in Wincanton

Looking for something different in an exercise class? Why not try FitSteps? It’s the great exercise class produced by the famous dancers Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite from Strictly Come Dancing, from an idea they had while training for the show.

News, Events & Local Interest for Horsington & South Cheriton

Mon 6 Oct 2014
By Jane Jones
News, Events & Local Interest for Horsington & South Cheriton

October’s Villager Magazine has news and photos of a new foal in Horsington from stallion Frankel to In Clover at Stowell Hill Stud, plus other information about the goings on in both villages.

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.

Wonderful Wincanton Wildlife

Wed 1 Oct 2014
By Steve Lee
Wonderful Wincanton Wildlife

What’s outside the window? Having always enjoyed watching wildlife, I decided a couple of years ago to start recording what I saw pass through my garden here in Wincanton, and what I saw on our local River Cale.

Sowing the Seeds for a Wild Flower Meadow in Cale Park

Tue 30 Sep 2014
By John Smith
Sowing the Seeds for a Wild Flower Meadow in Cale Park

The CATCH team is eager to move forward and create a wild flower meadow as part of the Town Council’s Cale Park project. Ground preparation work must now get going to make sure the land is ready for sowing next year.

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.

Macmillan Coffee Morning in Baptist Church Hall

Mon 29 Sep 2014
By John Smith
Macmillan Coffee Morning in Baptist Church Hall

The MacMillan Coffee Mornings are well underway, with various organisations doing their bit for this great cause. The Baptist Church Listening Ear Group will be holding a MacMillan Coffee Morning on Thursday 2nd October.

Nic Firth Saddles Up for London to Bath 100 Bike Ride

Sat 27 Sep 2014
By John Smith
Nic Firth Saddles Up for London to Bath 100 Bike Ride

Local businessman Nic Firth, from Colbert Smith Estate Agents, is putting the metal to the pedal for charity. On Sunday 5th October he takes part in the London to Bath 100 Bike Ride in aid of The British Heart Foundation.

New Homes at Kingwell Rise Offer Families Room to Roam

Thu 25 Sep 2014
By Abby Davies
New Homes at Kingwell Rise Offer Families Room to Roam

Home-hunters seeking extra space for their families will want to know more about the fantastic choice of five-bedroom homes currently available at Taylor Wimpey’s sought-after Kingwell Rise development in Wincanton, Somerset.

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.

Bruton School for Girls Posts Impressive GCSE Results Again

Wed 24 Sep 2014
By Kate Cox
Bruton School for Girls Posts Impressive GCSE Results Again

There were smiles all round as Bruton School for Girls announced its GCSE results on Thursday 21st August. With the highest results for five years, Bruton School is building its reputation for consistently high achievements year on year.

Wincanton Solar Farm – Feeding into the Local Grid

Tue 23 Sep 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Solar Farm – Feeding into the Local Grid

Wincanton is now, at least in part, solar powered. Hook Valley Solar Farm has been commissioned and is supplying electricity from solar energy into the local grid. The solar farm rents fields from three farms and is home to 60,000 solar panels.

Charity Calls for Collection Hosts

Sun 21 Sep 2014
By Amy Salmon
Charity Calls for Collection Hosts

Are you able to volunteer a few days a year for a charitable cause? Are you enthusiastic, sociable and good at dealing with money? Marie Curie Cancer Care is looking for someone in Wincanton to help host their charity collections.

Do You Have Fibromyalgia? Local Support Group for Sufferers

Sun 21 Sep 2014
By Kath Bargery
Do You Have Fibromyalgia? Local Support Group for Sufferers

If you are living with this long term condition you will know that life is not easy. We have a support group at Wincanton Health Centre, with meetings held on the last Thursday of every month from 1.00pm-3.00pm.

Bruton Student Swaps Boarding School for the ‘Boards’

Fri 19 Sep 2014
By Kate Cox
Bruton Student Swaps Boarding School for the ‘Boards’

Whilst most students were taking it easy over the Summer, one student at Bruton School for Girls was busy ‘treading the boards’ in London. Ciara Chapman, aged 18 from Bruton, attended the National Youth Theatre’s prestigious Summer workshop in London.

Wincanton Film Society 2014/15 Season Starts Tuesday 23rd September

Thu 18 Sep 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Film Society 2014/15 Season Starts Tuesday 23rd September

Wincanton Film Society starts the new 2014/15 season on Tuesday 23rd September with a screening of Philomena, starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan. Download our membership form or pay on the door for a great year of entertainment.

An Extraordinary Life - Constance Charlotte Bailward (1890 to 1970)

Wed 17 Sep 2014
By John Baxter
An Extraordinary Life - Constance Charlotte Bailward (1890 to 1970)

Attracted by the drawings of First World War nurse Constance Bailward (currently displayed in Wincanton Library, and attracting many visitors), we in the museum had no idea of the life she went on to live. Read what we discovered.

Major Resurfacing on A303 Between Wincanton & Mere

Tue 16 Sep 2014
By John Smith
Major Resurfacing on A303 Between Wincanton & Mere

On Wednesday 10th September the Highways Agency started work to resurface a major section of the busy A303 London to Plymouth road. The work relates to sections of the dual carriageway (East and West) between Mere and Wincanton.

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.

Balsam Centre to Run New Weekend Courses!

Mon 15 Sep 2014
By Annette Yoosefinejad
Balsam Centre to Run New Weekend Courses!

New weekend courses are coming to Wincanton, especially for those people unable to make any of our weekday sessions. The Balsam Centre will be opening up at weekends to hold a range of workshops and courses.

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