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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
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
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
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!
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
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
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?
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
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?
Abbey 104 - The Community Radio Station Promoting Your Area
From 16th February West Dorset & South Somerset will have its own local Community Radio station. Abbey 104 will begin broadcasting on FM from its studios in Sherborne on that date.
Big Book Sale at Horsington Village Hall
Hundreds of books for sale at bargain prices in Horsington Village Hall on Saturday February 16th at 10.30am - 12.00 noon. Other stalls and refreshments will be available.
Virtual Reality For Wincanton Sports Centre
Wincanton Sports Centre has kitted out its gym with new Virtual Active by Matrix CV equipment. Designed to create a multi-sensory experience, the software immerses users into landscapes ranging from the Grand Canyon to Hawaii.
Milborne Port Children Get Lesson in Road Safety
PCSO Mandy Forsey attended Milborne Port Primary school recently to give Road Safety advice to the children. Mandy spent 20 minutes in each class going over Road Safety and staying safe while out and about in the community.
River Cale Clean-Up: Tomorrow's Plan
Despite rain forcast for tomorrow, we don't want to delay initial action any further. We'll meet as planned and, at the very least, do a peripheral litter-pick of the river.
Wincanton Resident is Astonished by Car Park Parking Fine
Was it just my car or did anyone else get a parking fine last week whilst parked in Churchfields Car Park? Are local parking enforcement officers overlooking Wincanton's "free parking" status?
Wincanton German Twinning Association Bi-Annual Trip 2013
This year the Wincanton Lahnau Twinning Association are off on their bi-annual trip to Lahnau in Germany. If you're interested in joining the trip please read on.
Wincanton Window Local Photo Gallery - January 2012
This is our first ever [belated] monthly gallery of local photography as supplied by you, our readers. There's a chilly feel to many of the photos this time. Take a look and maybe send us your own photos ready for next month's gallery!
Musical Talent! Open Mic Night Comes to The Nog
Calling all musicians and music lovers! Whether you want to share your musical talents with us, or just enjoy the talents of others, our next Open Mic Night on Thursday 7th February is a great place to start.
Looking Ahead to Somerset's Champion Hurdle Trial
Next month (Saturday February 16th) Wincanton Racecourse stages its top race, the historic Grade 2 Bathwick Tyres Kingwell Hurdle, a key trial for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, with a £60,000 prize fund.
Farmers' Market This Friday, 1st February Behind The Bear Inn
We are back again this coming Friday for our first 2013 market in Wincanton. What a start to the year it has been with heavy snow, freezing temperatures and now wind and rain. Thank goodness we are inside on Friday.
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