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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.

Oxford Choir Sings "This Sceptred Isle" in Batcombe – 9th July 2014

Tue 24 Jun 2014
By Nigel Humphreys
Oxford Choir Sings "This Sceptred Isle" in Batcombe – 9th July 2014

This really is a wonderful musical opportunity to hear members of one of the country's great choirs, that of New College, Oxford, when they perform at Batcombe Church on Wednesday 9th July.

Charity Line Dancing Evening to Raise Funds for Community Defibrillators

Mon 23 Jun 2014
By Andrew De Mora
Charity Line Dancing Evening to Raise Funds for Community Defibrillators

To help raise funds for access to defibrillators for Wincanton, Bruton and Castle Cary, Brue Valley Rotary club has arranged a fun evening of line dancing on Friday 4th July, to be led by international choreographer Karl-Harry Winson.

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).

Coast to Coast Hike for Rebuild Balud Raises Over £1600

Thu 19 Jun 2014
By Jonathan Astill
Coast to Coast Hike for Rebuild Balud Raises Over £1600

Thanks to the fantastic generosity of friends, family and colleagues, the hike Jonathan Astill and Simon Lynch took last week, coast to coast across Devon via the Two Moors Way, has currently raised over £1600 for Rebuild Balud.

WW1 Heritage Day on 5th July – Sketches of Wartime Wincanton

Tue 17 Jun 2014
By Sophie Bellars and John Baxter
WW1 Heritage Day on 5th July – Sketches of Wartime Wincanton

On Saturday 5th July Wincanton will hold a World War One Heritage and Arts project. There will be lots of displays and activities taking place in the Balsam Centre, the Library and the Museum.

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.

Mayfly in the Classroom - 2014 VIDEO

Sat 14 Jun 2014
By Dave Smith
Mayfly in the Classroom - 2014 <small style='color: red'>VIDEO</small>

C.A.T.C.H. has begun its 2014 endeavours with a fabulous activity for the kids. With help from the Wild Trout Trust, a sizable group of Horsington Primary School children were taken down to the River Cale to collect unhatched Mayfly eggs to be taken back to their classroom, hatched and returned to the river days later.

2nd Templecombe Scout Group – Exciting & Fun Activities for Children

Fri 13 Jun 2014
By Alice Macey, Age 11
2nd Templecombe Scout Group – Exciting & Fun Activities for Children

"I am working towards my Public Relations badge for Scouts; one thing I have to do is write a report and get it published." Here is Alice’s account, describing the exciting activities that happen within the 2nd Templecombe Scouts Group.

Captain Phillips - Final Film Society Screening for this Season

Thu 12 Jun 2014
By John Smith
Captain Phillips - Final Film Society Screening for this Season

On Wednesday 18th June Wincanton Film Society will be showing Captain Phillips as the last film of the 2013/14 season. The evening will begin 30 minutes earlier than usual, making time for the AGM before the movie starts.

Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for May 2014

Wed 11 Jun 2014
By Tony Goddard
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for May 2014

News and stories from the Wincanton and District branch of the Royal British Legion in their monthly Sandbag newsletter. Read the summary and download the full edition, complete with photos here.

Wincanton’s First Casualties of WWI – Tony Goddard’s History Society Talk

Wed 11 Jun 2014
By John Baxter
Wincanton’s First Casualties of WWI – Tony Goddard’s History Society Talk

In a well-attended talk in the Memorial Hall, Tony Goddard concentrated on what was known of the first three World War One casualties from the Wincanton area.

Sunny Duck Races Bring Wincanton Community Together & Raises £500 VIDEO

Mon 9 Jun 2014
By Mandy Cochrane
Sunny Duck Races Bring Wincanton Community Together & Raises £500 <small style='color: red;'>VIDEO</small>

A wonderful sunny afternoon brought out droves of Wincanton families to enjoy the Duck Races at the Recreation Ground on Sunday 18th May, an annual fundraising event organised by the PTFA of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School.

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!

RBL 70th Anniversary Commemoration of Flying Fortress Crash

Fri 6 Jun 2014
By Tony Goddard
RBL 70th Anniversary Commemoration of Flying Fortress Crash

The crash of an American Flying Fortress has gone down in local folklore and is always commemorated by Wincanton Royal British Legion. The 70th anniversary of the crash will take the form of a Service of Thanksgiving on Sunday 22 June.

Palmer Snell Charity Day for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

Thu 5 Jun 2014
By John Smith
Palmer Snell Charity Day for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

On Sunday 22nd June Palmer Snell are running a Charity Day at Wincanton Sports Ground for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. As part of the fun, Somerset and Dorset teams from Palmer Snell will battle it out in a charity football match.

Bruton Art Society Five Schools 2014 Winners

Thu 5 Jun 2014
By John Baxter
Bruton Art Society Five Schools 2014 Winners

Thirty students and their teachers from five local secondary schools met at the Market House in Castle Cary to see and discuss each other’s work. Who won prizes and certificates of commendation? All the works can be seen on line.

Hospice Fashion Show Raises £1000

Wed 4 Jun 2014
By John Baxter
Hospice Fashion Show Raises £1000

The ladies of Wincanton strutted their stuff at the St Margaret’s Hospice Fashion Show on Friday 23rd May, in aid of an excellent cause and an evening of fashion and fun.

Youth Club Art Project

Tue 3 Jun 2014
By Sophie Bellars
Youth Club Art Project

Are you 11-18 years old? Free on a Tuesday evening? Come and take part in an art project at the Youth Club over the next four weeks. Learn about the local heroes who died for their country in World War One.

Somerset Life Discovers the Charms of Wincanton

Mon 2 Jun 2014
By Mandy Cochrane
Somerset Life Discovers the Charms of Wincanton

April’s edition of Somerset Life put Wincanton firmly on the map, speaking enthusiastically about its attractions and warm-hearted residents. Happily for us, the glossy magazine also devoted a whole column to Wincanton Window!

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