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Tiny Tennis for Pre-schoolers at Wincanton Memorial Hall

Fri 15 Nov 2013
By Jon Rolnik
Tiny Tennis for Pre-schoolers at Wincanton Memorial Hall

Game Set and Match Tennis Academy has started a new local venture: pre-school tennis sessions run by Rachel Stringer-Rolnik, at the Wincanton Memorial Hall from Thursday 7th November.

Get Over It! Theatre Performance Explores Mental Health

Wed 13 Nov 2013
By Delphine Jones
Get Over It! Theatre Performance Explores Mental Health

Take Art launches a theatre tour exploring the everyday stigma and prejudice surrounding mental health. This interactive performance and workshop takes place at The Balsam Centre on Wednesday 27th November.

The Best of Brue Valley – Charity Concert at Ansford Academy UPDATED

Mon 11 Nov 2013
By Andrew De Mora
The Best of Brue Valley – Charity Concert at Ansford Academy <span style='color: red;'>UPDATED</span>

Ansford Academy has kindly provided the venue for a fund-raising Concert organised by Brue Valley Rotary Club to help a new project to support young adults who have grown up in Bulgarian Children’s Homes.

Somerset Skills & Learning Award Presented in Wincanton

Mon 11 Nov 2013
By Jenny Sparkes
Somerset Skills & Learning Award Presented in Wincanton

The annual Learner Award of the Year Award was recently presented to a local Somerset Skills & Learning learner Alexandra Mills at their Wincanton centre at King Arthur’s Community School.

Job Done! in Wincanton

Mon 11 Nov 2013
By Rupert Horsey
Job Done! in Wincanton

Unemployed, or seeking advice about a career change? Job Done! at the Balsam Centre offers workshops, courses, employment skills and support for everyone.

Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - November 2013

Sat 9 Nov 2013
By Jane Jones
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - November 2013

The Villager Magazine for Horsington and South Cheriton for November 2013, containing articles relevant to our villages and in particular to Remembrance Sunday.

Paul Nicholls Looks Ahead to Tomorrow's Trophy Race Day

Fri 8 Nov 2013
By Hannah Walker
Paul Nicholls Looks Ahead to Tomorrow's Trophy Race Day

Wincanton Racecourse stages its richest race day tomorrow, Saturday 9th November. Seven-times champion trainer, Paul Nicholls, has an excellent strike rate with the meeting and tells us his seasonal plans.

Wincanton Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar 2013

Fri 8 Nov 2013
By Arthur Pickup
Wincanton Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar 2013

The 1st Wincanton Scouts Group is holding its Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 16th November. So do pop along to the Wincanton Memorial Hall at 10.00am for a coffee and a biscuit, and browse around our many stalls.

Rain Doesn’t Dampen Wincanton Street Market Spirits

Thu 7 Nov 2013
By Millie Burr
Rain Doesn’t Dampen Wincanton Street Market Spirits

Sunday 20th October – rain again! However, the Wincanton Street Market traders and visitors still came out in force for the town’s second Sunday street market, despite the abysmal weather.

Wincanton Company Has Five Star Night at National TV Awards

Thu 7 Nov 2013
By Jane Adkins
Wincanton Company Has Five Star Night at National TV Awards

A Wincanton business, 5 Star Celebrations, was recently asked to provide a chocolate fountain to an event hosting hundreds of TV celebrities from a wide variety of reality TV shows.

Predicted Storm Leaves Wincanton Largely Unscathed

Wed 6 Nov 2013
By John Smith
Predicted Storm Leaves Wincanton Largely Unscathed

After dire warnings of potential hurricane strength winds, Wincanton fared considerably better than other areas, with the exception of the downfall of a tree and power line in Common Lane/Common Road, which brought about a short road closure for repairs.

Horsington to Stage Golf "Open" for Church Roof UPDATED

Mon 4 Nov 2013
By Richard Gaunt
Horsington to Stage Golf "Open" for Church Roof <small style='color: red'>UPDATED</small>

The first ever "Horsington Open" will be played at Henstridge Golf Club on Monday 11th November. The 9-hole charity competition is in aid of the Horsington Parish Church roof fund, and is open to all comers. Ladies and non-handicappers are welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous Opens its Doors in Wincanton

Sun 3 Nov 2013
By Anonymous!
Alcoholics Anonymous Opens its Doors in Wincanton

Recovered drinkers reach out to others in need of help at Wincanton Methodist Church Hall, each Friday from 7.30pm. Attendees will receive a warm welcome and a cup of tea – and it may just save their life or someone they know.

Nigel's Cycling Saga

Thu 31 Oct 2013
By John Baxter
Nigel's Cycling Saga

Despite painful injuries incurred during training, Nigel MacCormack was not to be thwarted from taking part in an eventful Paris to London Centenary Cycle Challenge to raise funds for his chosen Charity, Clic Sargent.

Tanzanian Project Hopes to Build Dispensary

Tue 29 Oct 2013
By Bryony Loader
Tanzanian Project Hopes to Build Dispensary

Bryony and Richard Loader, who live in Wincanton, are co-founders of Ughandi B Village Project, set up in 2005 to supply boreholes to this remote Tanzanian village. Find out what we have achieved and what is hoped for the future.

A Wonderful Garden Party for Wincanton Community Hospital

Tue 29 Oct 2013
By Gill D'Arcy
A Wonderful Garden Party for Wincanton Community Hospital

Even the rain did not dampen the evening of the Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital Garden Party. And what a wonderful evening it turned out to be.

Autumn Feast at Divine Wines

Sat 26 Oct 2013
By Gay Pirrie-Weir
Autumn Feast at Divine Wines

Divine Wines, Jenny Holt's delightful wine shop and cafe in Wincanton High Street, hosts a new venture, Chambers & Co, a pop-up restaurant, next Friday, 1st November.

Poppy Appeal 2013 Hosted by Wincanton Silver Band

Sat 26 Oct 2013
By Arthur Pickup
Poppy Appeal 2013 Hosted by Wincanton Silver Band

Wincanton Royal British Legion will launch Poppy Appeal 2013 with a concert given by Wincanton Silver Band at Wincanton Memorial Hall on Saturday 26th October, starting at 7.30pm.

Wincanton Youth Club for Teenagers

Tue 22 Oct 2013
By Andrea White
Wincanton Youth Club for Teenagers

Wincanton Town Council has secured funding to deliver a one night a week youth club for young people aged 11 to 19. Somerset Rural Youth Project has transformed The David Sharp Centre into a space now enjoyed by young people on Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm.

David Warburton Presses Network Rail on Reopening of Ansford Bridge

Mon 21 Oct 2013
By Harriet Warburton
David Warburton Presses Network Rail on Reopening of Ansford Bridge

David Warburton, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Somerton and Frome, spoke to Patrick McLoughlin MP, the Transport Secretary recently and urged Network Rail to clarify their proposed timing of the reopening the A371 at Ansford Bridge in Castle Cary.

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