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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.

Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter May 2013

Fri 7 Jun 2013
By Arthur Pickup
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter May 2013

News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the May Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.

Big Time Art Comes to Rural Somerset

Tue 4 Jun 2013
By John Baxter
Big Time Art Comes to Rural Somerset

Alice Workman, Director of Hauser and Wirth Somerset, came to explain at an open meeting the plan to build a top international art gallery on a farm on the edge of Bruton.

Webtogs - The Outdoors, Online in Wincanton

Fri 31 May 2013
By Sue Ensley
Webtogs - The Outdoors, Online in Wincanton

Webtogs is an internet retailer of outdoor clothing and equipment based in Wincanton. We are now offering a delivery and collection service for customers from the surrounding area if you place an order through our website.

Parish Church Celebration Fete and Free Thanksgiving Concert

Tue 28 May 2013
By Richard D'Arcy
Parish Church Celebration Fete and Free Thanksgiving Concert

Repairs to the roof of Wincanton Parish Church have been completed. A day of Celebration and Thanksgiving will take place on Saturday 8th of June 2013.

Graham Hiscock - Award-Winning Local Photographer

Mon 27 May 2013
By Alexander Hughes
Graham Hiscock - Award-Winning Local Photographer

Wincanton-based photographer, Graham Hiscock LBIPP, has received recognition for his work in wedding photography after achieving a Bronze award and two Certificates of Merit at the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) South West Regional Awards.

The Forgotten History of Wincanton's Market Place

Sat 25 May 2013
By John Smith
The Forgotten History of Wincanton's Market Place

If we care to scratch beneath the surface of Wincanton's Market Place, we may be surprised by the historical secrets we unearth in the seemingly mundane objects we walk by every day.

Record Breaking at Wincanton Karate Club

Thu 23 May 2013
By Paul Hacker
Record Breaking at Wincanton Karate Club

Wincanton Karate Club at The Honbu has seen its youngest ever person receive their first belt, with four-year-old Ellen Moore gaining her orange belt.

Lucky Duckies Bring Racing Fun to Recreation Ground

Mon 20 May 2013
By Mandy Cochrane
Lucky Duckies Bring Racing Fun to Recreation Ground

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School organised an entertaining afternoon of Duck Racing at Wincanton Recreation Ground on Sunday 19th May, drawing happy family crowds to a revived annual event to raise money for the school's PTFA.

Solistics Beauty and Well-Being

Fri 17 May 2013
By Helen Horscroft
Solistics Beauty and Well-Being

I would like to introduce to you Solistics, a new and exciting holistic, beauty and well-being studio at the Applegarth Emporium, Wincanton. Solistics treats everyone as an individual and tailors each treatment to suit you.

The Balsam Bustle - A Great Time Had By All

Thu 16 May 2013
By Annette Yoosefinejad
The Balsam Bustle - A Great Time Had By All

Our first Balsam Bustle was a great success! The many activities and our special guests in the form of some popular Star Wars characters drew huge crowds! We're looking forward to doing it all again next year!

Notice of Co-Option of a Town Councillor

Wed 15 May 2013
By Sam Atherton
Notice of Co-Option of a Town Councillor

A casual vacancy has arisen on the Town Council, due to resignation. Since no electors have called for an election, the Council will fill this vacancy by co-option at its meeting on Monday 10th June 2013.

New Book to Commemorate Wincanton's First World War Soldiers

Wed 15 May 2013
By Tony Goddard
New Book to Commemorate Wincanton's First World War Soldiers

2014 is the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. Wincanton's men rallied to the call and this has inspired a book about every local man shown on the Roll of Honour. Proceeds to the Wincanton Poppy Appeal 2014.

Wincanton Silver Band Concert - Sunday 19th May

Tue 14 May 2013
By Julie Verney
Wincanton Silver Band Concert - Sunday 19th May

Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group are delighted that Wincanton Silver Band have chosen this local group to share the proceeds of their next concert. Please support the event next Sunday 19th May 2013 at 3.00pm in Wincanton Memorial Hall.

Wincanton Recreation Ground Renovation - Public Consultation

Tue 14 May 2013
By Sam Atherton
Wincanton Recreation Ground Renovation - Public Consultation

Have your say on the draft plans to renovate the Recreation Ground. The plans can be viewed at the David Sharp Centre on Thursday 6th June. Come along let us know what you think.

A Community Radio Station For Wincanton And Surrounding Villages

Fri 10 May 2013
By Dave Boniface
A Community Radio Station For Wincanton And Surrounding Villages

If you are involved in any form of community group in the Wincanton area, or community issues at any level, then this should be of interest to you: a new community radio station.

Royal Collection Paintings on Loan to the Holburne Museum, Bath

Thu 9 May 2013
By David Posnett OBE
Royal Collection Paintings on Loan to the Holburne Museum, Bath

The Queen lends major paintings to the Holburne Museum in Bath, including many masterpieces. As former chairman of the museum and a local resident of many years, I can tell you of the many delights the museum holds for a family visit.

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