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The Honbu Celebrates its 5th Anniversary

Wed 2 Oct 2013
By Paul Hacker
The Honbu Celebrates its 5th Anniversary

The Honbu, home of Wincanton Karate club, has been described as "One of the best dojos I've ever visited" by the creator of Washinkai Karate, Sensei Chris Thompson (8th Dan) during a visit to mark its 5th Anniversary.

Bruton School for Girls Art Exhibition

Tue 1 Oct 2013
By John Baxter
Bruton School for Girls Art Exhibition

As part of Somerset Arts Week, local independent school Bruton School for Girls opened an Art Exhibition of students work on the 21st September, open till the 5th October. This is a large exhibition well worth visiting Bruton to see.

David Warburton Takes Local Issues to Conservative Party Conference

Tue 1 Oct 2013
By Harriet Warburton
David Warburton Takes Local Issues to Conservative Party Conference

David Warburton, the Conservative prospective MP for Somerton and Frome, joined the Conservative Party Conference last weekend armed with the opinions of local businesses, charities and residents about how best Somerset can grow and prosper.

Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - October 2013

Fri 27 Sep 2013
By Jane Jones
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - October 2013

The Villager magazine for Horsington and South Cheriton for October 2013, containing our usual mix of articles by and about residents of these villages.

Somerset Skills & Learning Autumn 2013 Courses

Thu 26 Sep 2013
By Jenny Sparkes
Somerset Skills & Learning Autumn 2013 Courses

If you are looking for a change of career, to gain new qualifications, improve your health and well being or take up a new hobby then Somerset Skills & Learning probably has a learning opportunity for you.

Camera Club Photograph Exhibition Winner

Thu 26 Sep 2013
By Lachlan Fraser
Camera Club Photograph Exhibition Winner

Visitors to the recent Wincanton Camera Club exhibition in the Library were encouraged to vote for their favourite photograph. The run-away winner was Jim Eastaugh's 'Forest Track, Stourhead'.

A Wincanton Childhood - A Talk by Gill D'Arcy

Tue 24 Sep 2013
By John Baxter
A Wincanton Childhood - A Talk by Gill D'Arcy

On Friday 27th September, born and bred Wincantonian Gill D'Arcy will be telling a Wincanton Museum and History Society audience her story of what it's been like to live in the town.

UnderLINE - A New Stage Play at The Bear - One Day Only!

Tue 24 Sep 2013
By Michael Starr
UnderLINE - A New Stage Play at The Bear - One Day Only!

Underline is a brand new theatre play by West Country playwright Michael Starr. Performed by The Fringe Files, you can see it for one day only at The Bear Inn on Sunday 29th September.

Wincanton Street Market Off to a Strong Start VIDEO UPDATE

Sat 21 Sep 2013
By Penny Ashton
Wincanton Street Market Off to a Strong Start <span style='color: red;'>VIDEO UPDATE</span>

Wincanton held its first Sunday Market on 15th September. Despite poor weather it was well supported and the stage is set for a repeat success next month. Read on for a full report with plenty of photos.

Wincanton Film Society's New Season Kicks Off with a Bang

Tue 17 Sep 2013
By John Smith
Wincanton Film Society's New Season Kicks Off with a Bang

As Wincanton Film Society prepares for the start of a new season on Tuesday 24th September, there's an added sense of expectation in the air. Here's a breakdown of films for the season.

A New Era at King Arthur's

Mon 16 Sep 2013
By Emma Harrison
A New Era at King Arthur's

King Arthur's School has undergone significant change as the new school year starts. You may have seen the students approaching school in their new uniform of blazer and tie, only one of the many positive changes at the school.

BearCat Collective at the Balsam Centre - Sunday 22nd September

Sun 15 Sep 2013
By Annette Yoosefinejad
BearCat Collective at the Balsam Centre - Sunday 22nd September

Roll up! Come and perform! The BearCat Collective are bringing their pop-up fete with artists and musicians for a fun family event to celebrate World Peace Day on Sunday 22nd September. Free entry.

First Wincanton Street Market This Sunday

Thu 12 Sep 2013
By John Smith
First Wincanton Street Market This Sunday

Inspired by the Mary Portas initiative, and after many months of hard work and planning, the trials for the new Monthly Sunday Street Market starts with three markets in September, October and November.

Wincanton Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2013

Wed 11 Sep 2013
By Lachlan Fraser
Wincanton Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2013

Wincanton Library currently hosts the annual exhibition of photographs taken by members of the Wincanton Camera Club. It closes on Saturday 14th, so visit this week and cast a vote for your favourite photograph.

Wincanton Window Writers Group

Sun 8 Sep 2013
By John Baxter
Wincanton Window Writers Group

Have you ever thought you could write? Are you interested in people and what goes on locally, or passionately interested in promoting something? You might like to come and join our new group, the Wincanton Window Writers Group.

Macmillan Coffee Morning 21st September in Cucklington Village Hall

Fri 6 Sep 2013
By Claire Vincent
Macmillan Coffee Morning 21st September in Cucklington Village Hall

Macmillan coffee mornings are being held throughout Britain during September. They are taking place to raise money as well as awareness for this vital service. Join our coffee morning, at the Arthur Morison Hall in Cucklington, on Saturday 21st September.

Balsam House and Garden Open Day

Wed 4 Sep 2013
By Sue Medlicott
Balsam House and Garden Open Day

On Sunday 15th September local people are invited to "peak behind the walls" of Balsam House in Wincanton, in an unusual fundraising event which will support St Margaret’s Hospice.

Garden Party in Support of Wincanton Community Hospital

Tue 3 Sep 2013
By Richard D'Arcy
Garden Party in Support of Wincanton Community Hospital

A Garden Party is being held by the Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital on Friday 13th September at the Otter Garden Centre as part of their continual fundraising programme.

Country House Car Boot Sale in Aid of Somerset Sight

Fri 30 Aug 2013
By Saskia Pearlstone
Country House Car Boot Sale in Aid of Somerset Sight

Count and Countess Charles de Salis are having a Car Boot Sale at Yarlington House, on Sunday 8th September. All the profits will go to Somerset Sight of which Count Charles was President for many years.

Planning Control and its Effects on Wincanton UPDATE

Wed 28 Aug 2013
By Richard D'Arcy
Planning Control and its Effects on Wincanton <span style='color: red;'>UPDATE</span>

Our government recently stated it wished to relax planning control, in some aspects, in an attempt to revitalise and assist the building industry, but is this the correct approach and how will this affect Wincanton?

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