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Town Team Plans for a Sunday Market in Wincanton

Tue 16 Apr 2013
By Katie Petre-Mears
Town Team Plans for a Sunday Market in Wincanton

Wincanton Town Team is looking to set up a regular Sunday market on the High Street in a bid to re-ignite local trade. Town Team leader Katie Petre-Mears feels a Sunday market will be a unique selling point for the town.

New Mini-Roundabout at the Bottom of South Street

Mon 15 Apr 2013
By John Smith
New Mini-Roundabout at the Bottom of South Street

The current boom in road works throughout the area is clearly the effect of the worst winter in many years. I've unearthed some useful information about the road works at the junction of Southgate Road, Station Road and Moor Lane.

Race Night for Wincanton Community Hospital - Tally Ho, They're Off!

Mon 15 Apr 2013
By Gill D'Arcy
Race Night for Wincanton Community Hospital - Tally Ho, They're Off!

Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital have teamed up with Wincanton Town Football Club to bring a night of fun and racing at the Sports Ground Moor Lane Wincanton on Saturday 20th April.

Kick-Start your Creative Writing

Mon 15 Apr 2013
By Jane Jones
Kick-Start your Creative Writing

Love writing? Have an idea for a book or just want to have fun with like-minded people? Join this eight-week inspirational course with two acclaimed authors.

Children Take Centre Stage at Wincanton Racecourse

Wed 10 Apr 2013
By Hannah Walker
Children Take Centre Stage at Wincanton Racecourse

Wincanton Racecourse's Children's Day on Sunday 21st April looks set to be buzzing, with hundreds of children expected to take advantage of the family orientated race-day that provides complimentary entry to children 17-years and under when accompanied by an adult.

Wincanton Museum Opens at Wincanton Library

Tue 9 Apr 2013
By Steve Lee / John Baxter
Wincanton Museum Opens at Wincanton Library

On Saturday 30th March 2013 Wincanton Museum re-opened at the Towns Library and was officially opened by local MP David Heath. Luckily, Wincanton Window had two people in attendance who were happy to record the event.

Join in the Balsam Bustle at its Community Fun Day

Mon 8 Apr 2013
By Annette Yoosefinejad
Join in the Balsam Bustle at its Community Fun Day

The Balsam Centre's Community Fun Day takes place on Sunday 28th April, with lots of activities and a photographic competition too. A raffle, games for children and adults, plenty to eat and drink and "Dog with the Waggiest Tail" competition!

Triathlon Returns to Wincanton - Sunday 28th April

Mon 8 Apr 2013
By Steve Elliott
Triathlon Returns to Wincanton - Sunday 28th April

Triathlon really got everyone talking at London 2012. For a chance to either take part in, or volunteer to help at a local Triathlon. Wincanton Sports Centre is the place to be on Sunday 28th April.

Bee Aware Workshop at Carymoor Environmental Centre

Fri 5 Apr 2013
By Helen Boyer
Bee Aware Workshop at Carymoor Environmental Centre

Join TV's Brigit Strawbridge at Carymoor Environmental Centre on Sunday 28th April for a one-day workshop on the fascinating subject of bees.

New Courses and Activities at the Balsam Centre

Thu 4 Apr 2013
By Annette Yoosefinejad
New Courses and Activities at the Balsam Centre

A variety of new courses and activities are either about to start or have recently begun at the Balsam Centre, designed to get you out and about this Spring, to learn something new or meet new friends.

River Cale Health Survey Video UPDATED

Tue 2 Apr 2013
By Dave Smith
River Cale Health Survey Video <small style='color: red;'>UPDATED</small>

Here’s the long awaited video coverage of the recent in-depth (!) survey of the Cale undertaken by the Wild Trout Trust, provoked by two local dads on a continuing mission to improve the health of the river.

Longer Swimming Hours at Wincanton Sports Centre

Mon 1 Apr 2013
By Mark Henley
Longer Swimming Hours at Wincanton Sports Centre

Wincanton Sports Centre has extended its swimming pool opening hours. The pool programme is now even more full of great swimming sessions including lanes, adults only, fun sessions, parent and toddlers, 60 + , and masters.

Easter Soccer School

Sun 31 Mar 2013
By Sean Chapman
Easter Soccer School

Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) and AFC Bournemouth are running a soccer school over the Easter holidays between 3rd and 5th April 2013. Places are filling fast, so apply right now!

Milborne Port Opera Performs Iolanthe after Easter

Thu 28 Mar 2013
By Richard Gaunt
Milborne Port Opera Performs Iolanthe after Easter

Milborne Port Opera will be performing Gilbert & Sullivan's "Iolanthe" at the Village Hall straight after Easter, from 3rd to 6th April. The play is full of wonderful music and is supported by an excellent 11-piece orchestra.

Wincanton Sports Centre Easter Holiday Activities

Wed 27 Mar 2013
By Mark Henley
Wincanton Sports Centre Easter Holiday Activities

Wincanton Sports Centre has a range of great holiday activities on offer from Tuesday 2nd April - Friday 12th April. Wet or dry, there's something for everyone.

Truffles Restaurant Easter Sunday Lunch

Tue 26 Mar 2013
By Richard Sorapure
Truffles Restaurant Easter Sunday Lunch

Truffles in Bruton will be open for Easter Sunday lunch and for all subsequent Sunday lunches as there seems to be a demand from customers for a reasonably priced roast in a non-pub setting.

Children's Day at Wincanton Racecourse

Sun 24 Mar 2013
By Hannah Walker
Children's Day at Wincanton Racecourse

Wincanton's infamous Children's Day coincides with the Easter Holidays on Sunday, 21April. The day stages a feast of child-friendly activities: pony racing and a donkey derby, ball skills with Yeovil Town Football Club and riding a rodeo bull simulator!

Wincanton Silver Band is Looking To The Future

Thu 21 Mar 2013
By Elaine Rodgers
Wincanton Silver Band is Looking To The Future

Wincanton Silver Band recently held their AGM. After another successful year the band are developing their youth section to develop young musicians who will ensure the future of Wincanton Silver Band.

A Glimpse of Tudor Art

Mon 18 Mar 2013
By John Baxter
A Glimpse of Tudor Art

The Tudor and Elizabethan periods continue to fascinate us. Hendrika Foster will introduce some of the art and artists that defined this period of our history. Join her on Friday 22nd March at 7.30pm in the Balsam Centre.

The Third Man - One of the Great Classic Films

Sun 17 Mar 2013
By John Smith
The Third Man - One of the Great Classic Films

Every year many new films emerge onto the Cinema Circuit, but very few films go on to become true classics. Wincanton Film Society is showing one of them, The Third Man, on Tuesday 19th March.

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