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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.

It's on! Christmas Extravaganza, Friday 7th December 2012

Tue 30 Oct 2012
By John Smith
It's on! Christmas Extravaganza, Friday 7th December 2012

Wincanton Businesses Together is delighted to announce that the 2012 Extravaganza will take place on Friday 7th December. Preparations are well underway and all things being well it will be another great event.

Arsenal Soccer Schools at Wincanton Sports Ground

Mon 29 Oct 2012
By Amy Coombes
Arsenal Soccer Schools at Wincanton Sports Ground

A fantastic opportunity for young people between 5 and 12 years to enjoy a day with the Arsenal Soccer School at the Wincanton Sports Ground on Friday 2nd November. This is a marvellous opportunity and fantastic value at just £2.50.

Screen Bites 2012 Visiting North Cadbury on 2nd November

Fri 26 Oct 2012
By Dave Smith
Screen Bites 2012 Visiting North Cadbury on 2nd November

The ever-popular Screen Bites Food Film Festival is underway this October, and this year it’s coming to North Cadbury on Friday 2nd November, with local food producers set to exhibit before the feature film ‘The Last Holiday’ is screened.

Racing in Aid of St Margaret's Hospice & Wincanton Community Hospital

Fri 26 Oct 2012
By Hannah Walker
Racing in Aid of St Margaret's Hospice & Wincanton Community Hospital

Wincanton's Charity Race Day was launched in 1997, with St Margaret's Hospice being a principal beneficiary for over a decade. Taking place this year on Sunday 28th October, the meeting hosts a marquee reception and a silent auction.

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