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King Arthur’s Open Evening – Thursday 18th September
At the school’s annual Open Evening next Thursday children can take part in our ‘Round Table’ challenge, look around the school and meet our staff. Everyone is welcome, even if you do not have a child approaching secondary school age.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for August 2014
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the August Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.
Bean Shot Coffee – A New Coffee Bar in Bruton
Bean Shot Coffee has opened a new coffee bar at their Station Road roastery in Bruton and it’s proving a hit with the locals. The recently opened coffee bar offers a relaxing atmosphere to sit and enjoy your favourite beverage.
Give Blood – Friday 19th September
On Friday 19th September there will be two afternoon sessions when you can give your blood to the NHS Blood and Transplant Team in the Memorial Hall, Wincanton.
Holbrook House Invites You to its Open Day – Thursday 18th September
We would like to invite you and all of your colleagues, friends and family to our free Open Day on Thursday 18th September, which includes live music, lots of free goodies including mini beauty treatment and protein shakes.
Wincanton Camera Club Reveals Voters' Winning Photo from Exhibition
Votes cast by visitors to Wincanton Camera Club’s annual exhibition in the Library have been counted and the result announced. 110 votes were cast, of which a sweeping majority of 17 votes, were for...
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.
Election or Co-option? That is the question
On Monday 8th September Town Council meetings resume in Wincanton after the summer break. Following recent resignations they are looking to fill vancancies.
Chavela Mora Hair Styling – Now Open on Wincanton High Street
With ten years creative experience in hair styling, Chavela Mora Hair Styling is now open for business in Wincanton High Street. Chavela provides a full range of styling services and specialises in up-dos and bridal looks.
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - September 2014
This month’s Villager magazine has an impressive painting and article of Maritime art by Terence Lee from South Cheriton. There is also an extract from the reflections of Gordon Brockbank about growing up in Horsington in the 1930s and 40s.
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.
James Phillips - From King Arthur’s to Research Scientist
The continuing story of former King Arthur’s student, James Phillips, who studied neurosciences at Oxford University. James has since been recognised by Oxford for his outstanding academic achievements and is about to embark on four years of research in Virginia, U.S.A.
New Bruton Dub Club Showcases Reggae & Dub Talent
The new Bruton Dub Club has its opening night on Saturday 13th September at 8.00pm. The night is a new monthly show of talent in the world of reggae and dub, hosted by Lyrical wizard MC extraordinaire Clappers Priest.
Councils Clash - Parking Meter Bullet Dodged in Wincanton
A recent altercation between Wincanton Town Council and South Somerset District Council has finally cleared up some of the confusion caused by prior miscommunication that may have lead to the introduction of parking meters in Wincanton. We're now safe for at least three years.
Wincanton's Second Play Day of the Year in Cale Park
On 20th August South Somerset Play organised the second Play Day of the Summer in Wincanton. The first event attracted circa 500 young folks and this one was expected to be as good, or maybe even better.
The Wincanton Window ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge UPDATED
Our esteemed Editor, Mandy and I were ice-bucket challenged by my treacherous father, in support of ALS/MND. This sadistic exercise in mass-psychological manipulation, raises awareness by leveraging both pride and honour to have us all subjecting ourselves to extreme discomfort.
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.
Fenton Rutter Remembered
Fenton Rutter, the well known retired Wincanton solicitor, died recently at the age of 92. The fifth generation of Rutters to run his family business, his funeral took place in the Parish Church on Thursday 7th August.
Repairs Begin on Wall at St Peter and St Paul’s Church
After much delay and frustration, work has now begun to repair the damage from one of Wincanton's more notorious recent incidents. Repairs to the entry wall at St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Wincanton, will take place over the next month or two.
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.
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