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Celebrity Jockey Eagerly Awaits New Equipment at Sports Centre

Tue 20 Nov 2012
By Lisa Vyner
Celebrity Jockey Eagerly Awaits New Equipment at Sports Centre

The 2012 Grand National winner, Daryl Jacob, is looking forward to the using the new fitness equipment at Wincanton Sports Centre. Daryl who lives in Wincanton visits the Centre on a regular basis to use the fitness suite.

A Taste of France on a November Evening

Mon 19 Nov 2012
By Emma Harrison
A Taste of France on a November Evening

Join the Friends of King Arthur's Community School on Thursday 22nd November at 7.00pm for an evening of cheese, wine and dessert and enjoy the film 'A Good Year' starring Russell Crowe.

The Bowen Aesthetic and Beauty Clinic - Bringing Beauty To You!

Mon 19 Nov 2012
By Lauren Bowen
The Bowen Aesthetic and Beauty Clinic - Bringing Beauty To You!

If you struggle to fit in those visits to the salon, Lauren Bowen, a highly qualified massage and beauty therapist, brings the treatments to you in the comfort of your own home. Plus - A very special voucher offer!

Wincanton Window Launches Local Photographic Exhibitions

Fri 16 Nov 2012
By Mandy Cochrane
Wincanton Window Launches Local Photographic Exhibitions

Wincanton contains many talented photographers, both professional and amateur; we've seen and enjoyed many of their contributions here on the Window. Now we're creating a monthly online exhibition for local photography and we're inviting everyone to join in.

Exercise to Mobilise - Fitness From a Chair!

Thu 15 Nov 2012
By Lynn Ward
Exercise to Mobilise - Fitness From a Chair!

This free taster session is for people with disabilities or limited mobility. Taking place at the Balsam Centre on Friday 23rd November, the class will help you gain confidence, balance and avoid falls.

Dorset High Tops Button Workshop at the Balsam Centre

Thu 15 Nov 2012
By Lynn Ward
Dorset High Tops Button Workshop at the Balsam Centre

Try your hand at making High Top Buttons at this workshop, taking place at The Balsam Centre on Friday 30 November 2012.

Talitha's Cakes - New Mini Emporium is A Family Thing

Tue 13 Nov 2012
By Talitha Crowe
Talitha's Cakes - New Mini Emporium is A Family Thing

Wincanton High Street already has a name for having individual and unique High Street shops. The arrival of "A Family Thing" brings even more quality to the Wincanton High Street experience.

Wincanton Primary School Steps Out for the Hospice

Tue 13 Nov 2012
By Sue Medlicott
Wincanton Primary School Steps Out for the Hospice

A sponsored walk organised by staff at the Wincanton Primary School and completed by their 270 pupils has raised over £2,000 for St Margaret's Hospice.

A Spooktacular Night - Hallowe'en Casino Night Raises £500

Mon 12 Nov 2012
By Sarah Isaacs
A Spooktacular Night - Hallowe'en Casino Night Raises £500

Wincanton Town Football Club's recent Halloween Casino Night set out to raise money for their flood light appeal. The evening was a real success and the club has raised approximately £500.

Brand New Fitness Equipment coming to Wincanton Sports Centre SOON!

Fri 9 Nov 2012
By Lisa Vyner
Brand New Fitness Equipment coming to Wincanton Sports Centre SOON!

We are proud to announce that Wincanton Sports Centre's new Matrix fitness equipment will be in place for the New Year. We'll have state of the art and up-to-date cardio-vascular equipment and top of the range strength machines.

Eugene Hideaway Bridges Plays Soul Blues at Buckhorn Weston

Thu 8 Nov 2012
By Joanna Gale
Eugene Hideaway Bridges Plays Soul Blues at Buckhorn Weston

Award-winning Soul Blues singer Eugene Hideaway Bridges, from Houston, Texas will be playing at Buckhorn Weston Hall on Saturday 17th November. This is a fundraiser for Msaada, a Gillingham based charity, raising money for self-help projects in Rwanda.

New! Wincanton Business Networking Group Promotes Local Business

Wed 7 Nov 2012
By John Smith
New! Wincanton Business Networking Group Promotes Local Business

The new Wincanton Business Networking Group provides a valuable forum for all local businesses. All are welcome, there's no membership fee and for the cost of a good breakfast you can take advantage of this great networking opportunity.

Bags, Belts & Beads Sale to Help Beat Cancer

Wed 7 Nov 2012
By Ros Fry
Bags, Belts & Beads Sale to Help Beat Cancer

Wincanton fundraiser Pat Cullen is helping to beat cancer by raising funds with a Bags, Belts and Beads sale in the Memorial Hall on Friday 9th November from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm.

Premier League Football Training Dates in Wincanton

Tue 6 Nov 2012
By Amy Coombes
Premier League Football Training Dates in Wincanton

Wincanton Sports Ground is about to play host to several Arsenal FC Soccer Schools training events. This is an amazing opportunity for our young aspiring footballers to learn from the professionals.

Fashion Show Supports St Margaret's Hospice

Tue 6 Nov 2012
By Sue Medlicott
Fashion Show Supports St Margaret's Hospice

A raffle held at a Fashion Show during October raised £600 for St Margaret's Hospice. Anna Cuff and the staff of local boutique, Preview, hosted the show in Wincanton Town Hall, where over 100 local people attended the shows.

Local Fireworks Displays 2012 VIDEO

Mon 5 Nov 2012
By John Smith
Local Fireworks Displays 2012 <small style='color: red;'>VIDEO</small>

Many of the big fireworks displays went off this past weekend, including one at Sherborne Castle on Saturday. But Fireworks Night is in fact tonight, 5th November. So where are the smaller local displays happening this year?

New Stalls Attract Crowds at Milborne Port Market

Sat 3 Nov 2012
By Mandy Forsey
New Stalls Attract Crowds at Milborne Port Market

MIlborne Port's last farmers' market, on 6th October had lots of new stalls including a baker who sold out in half an hour! The stallholders we so impressed they will all be attending the next market, on Sunday 4th November.

It's Panto Time! See Dick Whittington at Wincanton Sports Centre

Fri 2 Nov 2012
By Lisa Vyner
It's Panto Time! See Dick Whittington at Wincanton Sports Centre

This year's panto at Wincanton Community Sports Centre is Dick Whittington, on Sunday 16th December (oh, not it's not! Oh, yes it is!). Great fun for all the family and under-fours go free. Support your local sports centre.

A Night at the Proms - Friday 9th November 2012

Thu 1 Nov 2012
By Anthony Goddard
A Night at the Proms - Friday 9th November 2012

Wincanton Silver Band and Wincanton Royal British Legion present A Night at the Proms on Friday 9th November 2012. The award winning Wincanton Silver Band is holding a benefit concert in aid of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

"The Cook Did It!" Comes to Wincanton on 3rd November

Tue 30 Oct 2012
By Arianne Wolodarsky
"The Cook Did It!" Comes to Wincanton on 3rd November

Following the recent opening of the Woking Drama Festival, the two-time nominated whodunit comedy "The Cook Did It!" will step on stage at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 3rd November.

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