Wincanton's focused community website, providing news and information including a full calendar
Wincanton PCSO's New Beat Surgery - A Fresh Approach to Community Policing
Local policing can be a sensitive subject in any conversation. However our local PCSOs are trying to take a fresh approach by working smart to reach out to the wider community. Weekly beat surgeries will take place at our Morrisons store.
Christmas Tree Festival and Services – 2013
Wincanton Parish Church is holding a Christmas Tree Festival over a three day period. Everyone is welcome to come and support this event from 13th to 15th December. A programme of church services will be taking place during December.
"Quartet" Showing at Wincanton Film Society on Wednesday 11th December
Wincanton Film Society is delighted to be screening Quartet, one of the film industry's best comedies, released in the UK in January 2013. Starring Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly and Tom Courtenay.
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - December 2013 & January 2014
News and events from Horsington and South Cheriton. More on activities by local residents – golf, art, riding for the disabled, scouts visit to Australia and all the regular information on events and contacts.
The Beaujolais is Back!
The first bottle of 2013 Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived in Wincanton from France in the boot of Stephen's classic 1966 Mini Cooper "Nicole". The wine will now be raffled by Divine Wines to raise money for Wincanton Community Hospital.
Police Arrest Driver After Crashing Into Church Gates
On Saturday 30th November a driver under the influence of drink drove the wrong way down Church Street, crashing into the gates at St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church and causing considerable damage.
Babes 2 Teens – Parent-Friendly Kids Clothing
Babes 2 Teens is a new shop in Wincanton High Street with an innovative twist – when your kids grow out of the clothes you buy, bring them back and get 50% of the price when they're sold on again.
Christmas Shopping on Course
The countdown to Christmas has begun and Wincanton Racecourse is offering December 5th race-goers the chance to get ahead of the game with the inaugural Clarks Village Christmas Experience Race Day.
Wassailing at Yarlington - A Fun Family Evening
Brue Valley Rotary club is again holding their Wassail event at Yarlington on the 17th January 2014. This is a well attended, free event which allows us to collect much needed funds for Wincanton Hospital and other Rotary charities.
Charity Reception Raises £700 for Harry's Hydro Appeal
David Warburton, Parliamentary Candidate for Somerton & Frome, hosted a Charity Fundraiser for Somerset's Hydrotherapy and Sensory Centre and raised £700 for the charity Harry's Hydro Appeal.
Wincanton Farmers' Market is Ending in December
Wincanton Farmers' Market, which has been a regular feature in the town since 1999, will close after its last market on Friday 6th December. Several producers are leaving the market and there are not enough stallholders left to make the market viable.
Final Pilot Street Market – Now We Need Your Feedback!
On Sunday 20th 17th November the Wincanton Town Team held its third pilot market. If you have visited our market on any of the last three occasions and would like to add your feedback, please fill in our survey.
Wincanton Choral Society's Winter Concert 2013
Wincanton Choral Society's Winter Concert takes place on Sunday 8th December at 7.30pm at Wincanton Sports Centre. The programme is varied with an emphasis on Christmas music in the second half. Enjoy the music and support your local community choir.
Sheep A-Plenty for Christmas
A sponsored Sheep Knit was held on Saturday 12th October, playing an important part in Wincanton Parish Church's Christmas Nativity and helping to raise money for the upkeep of the church building.
Join C.A.T.C.H. for a River Cale Clean-Up This Sunday
C.A.T.C.H. (Community Action to Transform the Cale Habitat) will be out again this Sunday to further nurture the River Cale. We invite any and all able-bodied individuals to come out, rain or shine, and support this worthy cause.
Maths Coaching with Dr Derek Hudson
Maths is vital to be able to take advantage of education and employment opportunities, so if you or someone you know is really stuck over their GCSE, A level or undergraduate maths, help is at hand from Dr Derek Hudson.
Fit for Purpose – Change of Leadership at Wincanton Sports Centre
Now in its twelfth successful year, the management of Wincanton Sports Centre passed to Leisure East Devon on 1st November 2013, bringing a degree of expertise and management skill which will result in a better sports centre for the town.
Museum Seeks Artefact and Memories of First World War
Wincanton Museum is keen to borrow artefacts that will tell us the story and remind us of those who died or took part in the First World War.
Remembrance Day, Wincanton - 2013 UPDATED
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon the people and organisations of Wincanton honour and remember those who have died in armed conflicts, from the Somme to Afghanistan.
What in the World Made Me Choose You?
Find out the REAL reasons we choose our partners, who we are attracted to and why. Come along to Holbrook House on Monday 26th November at 7.30pm and discover the answers to troubling questions about the mystery we call love.
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