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Young People Attend Flying Fortress Crash Memorial

Thu 4 Jul 2013
By Tony Goddard
Young People Attend Flying Fortress Crash Memorial

On 25th June 1944 an American B17 Flying Fortress crashed at Snag Farm, Stoke Trister killing all nine crew members. This year students from King Arthur’s Community School joined members of the Royal British Legion for the annual commemoration.

Successful Fete Celebrates Completed Church Roof Repairs

Wed 3 Jul 2013
By Gill D'Arcy
Successful Fete Celebrates Completed Church Roof Repairs

A celebration fete took place at St Peter & St Paul's Parish Church on Saturday 8th June, the first of three events to mark the completed church roof repairs. The various fundraising events taking place on the day raised nearly £1,300.

Wincanton Rugby Club - Fit for Fun

Wed 3 Jul 2013
By Dawn Old
Wincanton Rugby Club - Fit for Fun

At the heart of every town should be a good rugby club, and Wincanton is no different! Pre-season training for Wincanton has already kicked off. They're a friendly and sociable team with a good mix of players and supporters, young and old.

A Cracking Summer Community Concert Hosted by Wincanton Schools

Tue 2 Jul 2013
By John Baxter
A Cracking Summer Community Concert Hosted by Wincanton Schools

Friday 21st June saw a packed out Memorial Hall, with an audience there to hear the Summer Community Concert featuring all three of Wincanton's schools, and the Wincanton Junior Silver Band.

Castle Cary Bridge Repairs by Network Rail

Mon 1 Jul 2013
By John Smith
Castle Cary Bridge Repairs by Network Rail

Network Rail is due to commence extensive bridge repair work on the railway bridge at Castle Cary as of 8th July. This will take place over a period of 19 weeks and the planned diversion will cause considerable disruption.

Wincanton Swimming Club Competes in Jurassic League Gala

Mon 1 Jul 2013
By Colin Lovegrove
Wincanton Swimming Club Competes in Jurassic League Gala

On Saturday 15th June WSC competed in the 3rd Gala of this year's Jurassic League Series, coming 4th in a strong field. The annual series features local competitive swim teams from Blandford, Durrington, Ilminster, Bridport and HMS Heron.

Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - July & August 2013

Fri 28 Jun 2013
By Jane Jones
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - July & August 2013

The "Villager" magazine has another month of news, activities, events and photos from the villages of Horsington and South Cheriton.

New Local Book - Cycling the Somerset & Dorset Railway

Thu 27 Jun 2013
By Robin Summerhill
New Local Book - Cycling the Somerset & Dorset Railway

The Somerset and Dorset Railway, which ran from Bath to Bournemouth and closed in 1966, ran straight through the area covered by Wincanton Window. A new book follows the route and examines possibilities for walkers and cyclists in the future.

Plans to Transform Wincanton Recreation Ground & Public Spaces

Wed 26 Jun 2013
By John Baxter
Plans to Transform Wincanton Recreation Ground & Public Spaces

A working party led by Town Council members reveal radical plans to transform the Recreation Ground and play area. View the plans right here!

New Games Club at the Balsam Centre

Wed 26 Jun 2013
By Annette Yoosefineyad
New Games Club at the Balsam Centre

The Balsam Centre is getting a new club - a games club. If you’re interested in playing Scrabble and Upwords, Chess, Bridge, Mahjong and card games, come along and join in!

Fun for all the Family on Armed Forces Day

Tue 25 Jun 2013
By Tony Goddard
Fun for all the Family on Armed Forces Day

There is going to be fun for all the family in Wincanton on Armed Forces Day, Saturday 29th June, when Wincanton Royal British Legion are hosting an event at the Millers Inn, Wincanton, to commemorate the day.

Sewing Classes at the Balsam Centre

Tue 25 Jun 2013
By Annette Yoosefineyad
Sewing Classes at the Balsam Centre

At the request of several members of the Job Done project at the Balsam Centre, a five-week sewing course will be starting on Wednesday 3rd July. Be quick to sign up - very few places remain!

Wincanton's Got Talent

Sat 22 Jun 2013
By John Baxter
Wincanton's Got Talent

The evening of Saturday 8th June saw the Parish Church packed with people of all ages for what was a rather special event. A free concert to thank people for supporting the roof fund showed off much of Wincanton's musical talent.

Cale Wars - CATCH Strikes Back

Tue 18 Jun 2013
By Dave Smith
Cale Wars - CATCH Strikes Back

CATCH has scheduled a second river clean-up for this Saturday, 22nd June. We'll meet at the Recreation Ground car park, near the bridge, at 8am. All are welcome - join in if you care about our environment!

Margaret Kelly - One of Wincanton's Many Treasures

Fri 14 Jun 2013
By John Smith
Margaret Kelly - One of Wincanton's Many Treasures

I believe that Wincanton has many treasures that help to make up the character of the town. Margaret Kelly is definitely one of them.

Wincanton Community Hospital Open Day - Sunday 30th June

Fri 14 Jun 2013
By Gill D'Arcy
Wincanton Community Hospital Open Day - Sunday 30th June

The Wincanton Community Hospital is hosting an Open Day from 11am to 4pm on Sunday 30th June, marking the official opening of the new Radiology Suite. Enjoy lunch with a hog roast and take a tour of the new suite.

Flight - Season Finale for the Wincanton Film Society

Thu 13 Jun 2013
By John Smith
Flight - Season Finale for the Wincanton Film Society

'Flight', starring Denzel Washington - a supercharged film to bring our 2012/13 film season to a close on Wednesday 19th June.

New Management Arrangements for Wincanton Sports Centre

Wed 12 Jun 2013
By Chris Fenton
New Management Arrangements for Wincanton Sports Centre

The Trustees of Wincanton Community Sports Centre (WCSC) have decided that due to its on-going success WCSC needs professional management. They've agreed with South Somerset District Council that the running of WCSC should be passed to a professional leisure organisation.

CATCH Clears a Blockage in the River Cale

Sun 9 Jun 2013
By Matt Bishop
CATCH Clears a Blockage in the River Cale

The CATCH (Community Action to Transform the Cale Habitat) team has discovered, and now cleared a significant blockage in the River Cale. Check out the 'before' and 'after' shots.

Wincanton Football Youngsters Need Support for Sponsored Walk

Sat 8 Jun 2013
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Football Youngsters Need Support for Sponsored Walk

On Saturday 22nd June, members of Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) are taking part in a sponsored walk to raise money for the purchase of an Automated Electronic Defibrillator.

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