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The Balsam Bustle Returns!
A community fun day at the Balsam Centre will be on Sunday 27th April 2014, 12.00pm to 4.00pm. Attractions for all the family, drawing and photographic competitions and a visit by Iron Man! See you there.
Campaign Against Proposed Development Adjacent to Windmill Farm UPDATED
A resident of Penn View whose garden backs onto a proposed development site has started a petition against the plan. Those wishing to sign will find it at Wild Cardz and the Sandwich Box on Wincanton High Street, or they can sign the petition online!
Anchorman 2 – The Legend Continues... at The Bear!
April's movie at The Bear is "Anchorman 2 – The Legend Continues", with Will Ferrell, this Monday, 7th April. Make a night of it and grab a meal at the bear while you watch the film.
Utopia Comes to Milborne Port After Easter
The award-winning Milborne Port Opera's next offering "Utopia Limited" (23rd - 26th April) will delight anyone who believes our present situation has been caused by the antics of bankers, politicians, financiers and the absurdities of health and safety bureaucrats.
Building Your International Business from Home
How do you see your life in 5 years' time? That was the question I was asked in December 2011, having taken early retirement, still thinking that my pension would provide enough for me to live in relative comfort...
Mixed Social Rounders League at Wincanton Sports Ground
Summer is nearly here, which means rounders season! Wincanton Sports Ground is excited to announce that a mixed social rounders league will be starting here every Wednesday from 11th June to 16th July running from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.
Belarus Twinning for Wincanton?
Ob'chinsk, a small town in western Belarus, is keen to explore the possibility of twinning with Wincanton. "We have similar interests and problems" said the Mayor, "so let's get together".
Sport at Bruton School for Girls
With the ever growing success of women's football in the country, Bruton School for Girls has recently teamed up with Yeovil Town Football Club to deliver an exciting new initiative.
Liberal Democrat Candidate Sarah Yong Visits Sexey's School
Liberal Democrat prospective parliamentary candidate for Somerton and Frome, Sarah Yong, was recently invited to visit her old school, Sexey's in Bruton.
Have Your Say - We Need an Action Plan for Wincanton
Following the failure to progress Wincanton's future due to lack of interest from local "organisations" it is clear to me we need to focus on ideas and formulate a plan to make Wincanton the attractive, thriving market town it once was.
Easter Bingo at Carrington House on Monday 14th April
Carrington House (Somerset Care) is putting on an Easter Bingo on Monday 14th April to raise money for the residents' amenities fund so that the residents can go on local trips or have people to do activities in the home.
Windmill Farm Consultation in Wincanton Memorial Hall
A steady stream of Wincanton residents went to the Memorial Hall on Tuesday 25th March to look at outline plans for residential development and public open space on land at Windmill Farm, to the East of the town adjoining Penn View.
Spectra Musica in Concert, Wincanton on 5th April 2014
Spectra Musica is back in concert on Saturday 5th April at St Luke and St Teresa's Church. The two major pieces they will be performing are Faure's Requiem and West Side Story Medley, among many others.
Friends of King Arthur's School Quiz – 3rd April
The Friends of King Arthur's School (FOKAS) annual Quiz takes place on Thursday 3rd April. This event has always proved to be a popular event, so get in touch to register your team and join us for a great evening.
Windmill Farm Development Plans for Wincanton
Plans for a housing development on the eastern edge of Wincanton, adjoining the existing houses in Penn View, will be on view for public consultation at the Memorial Hall on Tuesday 25th March.
Milborne Port Opera Wins Two Awards
Milborne Port Opera has won two major awards, against stiff opposition from companies from all over Somerset, in the annual David Beach Awards for Musical Theatre, presented at an awards dinner by the Somerset Fellowship of Drama (SFD).
A Summary of the Town Council Meeting on 10th March 2014
Given the heightened interest in, and concern about the future of car parking charges in Wincanton, the latest meeting of the Town Council on Monday 10th March was eagerly attended in hope of further information.
80s Disco Night in Aid of Wincanton Primary School Playground Fund
Wincanton Primary School's PAFOTS Committee is holding an 80s Disco in aid of the School Playground Fund on Saturday 29th March. Everyone is welcome, so please buy your ticket soon and support your local school!
Saying it with Flowers – Carers' 'Champions' Garden Centre Information Day
South Somerset Carers' Champions came together at Otter Nurseries Garden Centre, Wincanton on Thursday 13th March to hold a special Carers' Information Day.
The Vulcan Bomber – A Unique Experience
At Wincanton Museum and History Society's recent talk, Wing Commander Tony Lewis slipped in a chilling and unique experience for most of us there. Read on to find out what it was.
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