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Wincanton Car Owner is a Target of Sustained Vandalism

Fri 8 Mar 2013
By Anonymous
Wincanton Car Owner is a Target of Sustained Vandalism

A Wincanton resident's car has been deliberately attacked three times since June 2012, causing costly damage on each occasion. Can you help identify this person captured on CCTV? He may be able to help police with their enquiries.

Mother's Day Café at Stourhead

Fri 8 Mar 2013
By Vicky Moore
Mother's Day Café at Stourhead

Fancy taking Mum out for lunch on Mother's day but short of pennies? Well Bourton and Zeals' Pre-school Café in Stourton Village Hall, Stourhead, could be the answer to your problems! Good value, fantastic quality home-made food available 9am-5pm.

Calling All Whisky Lovers!

Thu 7 Mar 2013
By Amy Cutts
Calling All Whisky Lovers!

That's right, you now have a new (and very valid) reason to be heading down to The Nog Inn - to join & celebrate the launch of their Whisky Club! Join us on Thursday 21st March.

General Sir Richard McCreery - The Last Great Cavalryman

Tue 5 Mar 2013
By Jane Jones
General Sir Richard McCreery - The Last Great Cavalryman

Author Richard Mead will talk about his book "Cavalry General", describing the distinguished military career of General Sir Richard McCreery. The talk takes place at St John's Church, Horsington, on Sunday 10th March.

Bourton & Zeals Pre-School - All Friends Together

Mon 4 Mar 2013
By Vicky Moore
Bourton & Zeals Pre-School - All Friends Together

At Bourton and Zeals Pre-School we provide a happy, fun-filled time for our children through creative learning and play. In our own purpose-built building in the grounds of St. George's School, Bourton, we always put our children first.

Zumba Classes in Wincanton - Latin-Inspired Fun & Laughter

Mon 4 Mar 2013
By Jude Edge
Zumba Classes in Wincanton - Latin-Inspired Fun & Laughter

Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class that's easy to follow and full of fun and laughter. Come along on to see why I and so many others have fallen in love with Zumba.

Mothering Sunday Menu for Truffles Restaurant & Bistro in Bruton

Sat 2 Mar 2013
By Richard Sorapure
Mothering Sunday Menu for Truffles Restaurant & Bistro in Bruton

Truffles Restaurant & Bistro in Bruton, offering authentic French rustic dishes from locally sourced seasonal produce, reopened in August under new ownership after a three year break. Join us for a French Mothering Sunday menu on 10th March.

Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk: Wildlife Highlights in Botswana

Sat 2 Mar 2013
By Caroline Rathbone
Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk: Wildlife Highlights in Botswana

The Somerset Wildlife Trust's South East Area Group is holding its next illustrated talk on Tuesday 5th March. The subject is 'Wildlife Highlights in Botswana' by Stephanie Tyler and will take place at Caryford Community Hall.

Wincanton Football Youngsters Improve Their Skills

Thu 28 Feb 2013
By Sean Chapman
Wincanton Football Youngsters Improve Their Skills

Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) in conjunction with AFC Bournemouth, go from strength to strength, with extra coaching from AFCB coaches and five soccer schools from February to October.

Another Chance to Learn to Meditate at the Balsam Centre

Thu 28 Feb 2013
By Bhadra
Another Chance to Learn to Meditate at the Balsam Centre

Did you know meditation can bring clarity and peace to support you to meet the stresses of daily life? Meditation is now taught at the Balsam Centre. If you missed the first course here is another opportunity beginning 4th March.

The Next Magnificent Makers Market - Sunday 3rd March

Tue 26 Feb 2013
By Harry John Pursey
The Next Magnificent Makers Market - Sunday 3rd March

The Magnificent Maker's Market is a new venture promoting local talent and creating a marketplace for makers, artists and performers to showcase their wares. We return with more marvellous goodies on Sunday 3rd March at the Balsam Centre.

Take Advantage Of Free Racing at Wincanton Racecourse

Tue 26 Feb 2013
By Hannah Walker
Take Advantage Of Free Racing at Wincanton Racecourse

Got the mother-in-law staying? Have a couple of spare hours in between school runs? Like to learn about a new sport? Then why not take advantage of Wincanton Racecourse's FREE ADMISSIONS RACEDAY on Thursday 7th March?

An Interview with Chris Beech, Head Teacher at King Arthur's

Mon 25 Feb 2013
By John Baxter
An Interview with Chris Beech, Head Teacher at King Arthur's

Half way through his first year as Head Teacher at King Arthur's, Wincanton's secondary school, Chris Beech is interviewed for the Window.

Farmers' Market This Friday, 1st March Behind The Bear Inn

Mon 25 Feb 2013
By Janet Wood
Farmers' Market This Friday, 1st March Behind The Bear Inn

Wincanton Farmers' Market is back for March, first of the month, 9am-12pm. Read on for a list of the stall holders, including one or two changes this time.

Festival Insight from Teams Ditcheat & Tizzard at Wincanton Racecourse

Mon 25 Feb 2013
By Hannah Walker
Festival Insight from Teams Ditcheat & Tizzard at Wincanton Racecourse

Following recent success for champion trainer Paul Nicholls and the Tizzard family, both will be on hand at Wincanton Racecourse's Cheltenham Festival Preview Evening on Thursday 28th February.

Annie Comes to Town!

Fri 22 Feb 2013
By Emma Harrison
Annie Comes to Town!

For two nights only the musical 'Annie' will be performed at King Arthur's school by students aged 9-15. Children from some of the local primary schools and King Arthur's will be in the cast.

Wincanton Fibromyalgia Support Group

Fri 22 Feb 2013
By Katy Bargery
Wincanton Fibromyalgia Support Group

Many people with Fibromyalgia struggle with debilitating symptoms for years, often without a diagnosis. We have a support group for sufferers of Fibromyalgia or similar conditions at The Health Centre, meeting on the last Thursday of each month.

Free Alternative Fitness Taster Day at The Studio

Tue 19 Feb 2013
By Bex Smith
Free Alternative Fitness Taster Day at The Studio

Come along to The Studio in Wincanton on Saturday 23rd February and try out a whole range of alternative fitness FOR FREE, including; pole fitness, aerial hoop, hula hoop and flexibility.

Have you Ever Heard of Fives?

Tue 19 Feb 2013
By John Baxter
Have you Ever Heard of Fives?

If that leaves you baffled you are not alone, but local Historian Roger Ford will tell you all about it on Friday 22nd February in an illustrated talk to the Wincanton Museum and History Society.

Parish Church Roof Repair Gets Underway

Thu 14 Feb 2013
By Richard D’Arcy
Parish Church Roof Repair Gets Underway

I am sure most people cannot fail to have noticed the tent-like structure that has appeared over part of the roof of our Parish Church, St Peter & St Paul Wincanton. But what on earth is going on?

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