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Children's Hallowe'en Party at Somerset & Dorset Animal Rescue

Thu 25 Oct 2012
By Ria Caines
Children's Hallowe'en Party at Somerset & Dorset Animal Rescue

After such a successful Hallowe'en Party last year Somerset and Dorset Animal Rescue is holding another Children’s Hallowe'en Party on Wednesday 31st October. Join us if you dare and raise much needed funds for our furry friends!

Vintage Furniture, Gifts & Homewares at The Occasional Chair

Tue 23 Oct 2012
By Tania Crowe
Vintage Furniture, Gifts & Homewares at The Occasional Chair

Upcycled, recycled and vintage; those are our passions at The Occasional Chair, a fledgling new business in Wincanton High Street, where you can buy anything from furniture and home-wares to soft furnishings and gifts.

The Dark and Curious Market - Sunday 28th October

Tue 23 Oct 2012
By Harry John Pursey (Captain Purky)
The Dark and Curious Market - Sunday 28th October

As Hallowe'en draws closer Captain Purky has recruited a crew of the dark and curious. Tarot readers, reiki healers, jewellers, artisans and more will be awaiting you for a day of mysticism and entertainment.

Get Ready for an Arcane Encounter!

Mon 22 Oct 2012
By Harry John Pursey (Captain Purky)
Get Ready for an Arcane Encounter!

Looking for something dark and mysterious this Hallowe'en weekend? Arcane Encounters is not a magic show, nor is it a demonstration of clairvoyant ability. This is something else. You had best come with us...

Fast Food Outlet Feeds Growing Litter Problem

Sun 21 Oct 2012
By Anonymous
Fast Food Outlet Feeds Growing Litter Problem

What an amazing sight, to see the Wagtail Pub, Travelodge and of course the new fast food restaurant, Kentucky Fried Chicken in Wincanton. Unfortunately there's also a growing litter problem in this area. Who's responsible for cleaning it up?

Freaky Fancy Dress at The Millers Inn Hallowe'en Night

Sun 21 Oct 2012
By Hannah White
Freaky Fancy Dress at The Millers Inn Hallowe'en Night

Don't we all just absolutely love Hallowe'en? Well if that’s a "Yes" then come along to The Millers Inn, Wincanton on Saturday 27th October from 8.00pm onwards to enjoy a truly freaky evening.

Tae Kwon Do Club Brings Home Championship Medals

Fri 19 Oct 2012
By Debbie Hill
Tae Kwon Do Club Brings Home Championship Medals

Inspired by the success of Jade Jones winning Gold at the Olympic Games, members of Wincanton and Gillingham Tae Kwon Do Club headed to Paignton last Saturday to take part in the Southern Championships, bringing home eight medals in total.

The Wrong Way Back Charity Cycle Ride 2013

Fri 19 Oct 2012
By Neil Spinney
The Wrong Way Back Charity Cycle Ride 2013

The Wrong Way Back will be carrying out their second charity cycle ride in aid of Macmillan and Help for Heroes, on Saturday 1st June to Saturday 8th June 2013. Can you help the team with sponsorship?

Join Amy & Will to Celebrate Five Years at The Nog!

Thu 18 Oct 2012
By Amy Cutts
Join Amy & Will to Celebrate Five Years at The Nog!

At the end of October, Will and I celebrate our fifth anniversary here at The Nog Inn, and what a rollercoaster ride it's been! Please join us for a celebratory party on Saturday 27th October.

Wincanton Takes Horseracing to St Margaret's Hospice

Thu 18 Oct 2012
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Takes Horseracing to St Margaret's Hospice

Wincanton Racecourse recently took horseracing to St Margaret's Hospice (Yeovil) in celebration of the forthcoming Charity Race Day on 28th October. Staff, patients and family members were able to experience firsthand the phenomenal beauty of a racehorse.

Wincanton Jobs Lost at Waverly TBS

Wed 17 Oct 2012
By John Smith
Wincanton Jobs Lost at Waverly TBS

Not too long ago we lost jobs in Wincanton with the closure of The Adams Cheese Packing Plant. Now, unfortunately, we’ve seen job losses at Waverly TBS, a major drinks wholesaler with a depot on the Wincanton Business Park.

Richard Kennedy Brings Unique Style to the Cat Cafe

Wed 17 Oct 2012
By Elaine St John-Mosse
Richard Kennedy Brings Unique Style to the Cat Cafe

The Cat Café are delighted to welcome the legendary Richard Kennedy on Friday 19th October, from 8.00pm. Join Elaine and Bruno for great food, wine, beer and cider.

Mere Fireworks Festival - Sunday 28th October

Wed 17 Oct 2012
By Rachael Hansford
Mere Fireworks Festival - Sunday 28th October

The team of volunteers behind the Mere Fireworks Festival have been hard at work planning another fantastic event for Sunday 28th October 2012, with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities, whatever the weather.

Hallowe'en Casino Night Floodlight Fundraiser

Tue 16 Oct 2012
By Sarah Skinner
Hallowe'en Casino Night Floodlight Fundraiser

Wincanton Town Football club are hosting a Halloween Casino Night on Saturday 27th October 2012 at Wincanton Sports Ground. Money raised will help to buy floodlights and make site improvements, having narrowly missed out on the opportunity last year.

An Intrepid Adventure From South to North Pole

Tue 16 Oct 2012
By Julie Verney
An Intrepid Adventure From South to North Pole

Our Parkinson's Group meeting this month includes an illustrated talk about two local and intrepid adventurers' journey from the South to the North Pole. Join us for an illustrated journey on Wednesday 17th October.

SSDC Makes Market Towns "Fight Over Scraps"

Sun 14 Oct 2012
By John Smith
SSDC Makes Market Towns "Fight Over Scraps"

Why does SSDC give Yeovil the lion's share of a £100,000 grant, whilst other Market Towns have to fight for scraps from the leftovers? There's a growing feeling of dissatisfaction at the way in which SSDC administers finances.

The Phantom 2:43 Templecombe to Waterloo

Wed 10 Oct 2012
By John Smith
The Phantom 2:43 Templecombe to Waterloo

You’ve probably all heard about the Flying Dutchman (Phantom Ship) or the Bermuda Triangle where boats and ships mysteriously disappear. But what about the 2:43 train to Waterloo on Saturday 22nd September?

Robert Frith - The New Opticians in Town

Tue 9 Oct 2012
By Kelly Lucas
Robert Frith - The New Opticians in Town

Optometrists Kelly Lucas and John McLaughlin, with their team of Lysa and Amanda, extend a warm welcome to everyone in Wincanton and the surrounding areas. Feel free to come in and browse our fantastic range of frames.

Wincanton and Castle Cary Surgeries with David Heath MP

Mon 8 Oct 2012
By John Baxter
Wincanton and Castle Cary Surgeries with David Heath MP

Our MP David Heath makes a point of being accessible to constituents by running surgery sessions, where anyone with a problem or desire to have a word with him can meet him. Here are the dates for October to December.

War Horse - at Wincanton Film Society on 24th October

Sun 7 Oct 2012
By John Smith
War Horse - at Wincanton Film Society on 24th October

Have you seen the stage show with its amazing horse? Seen the film? Were you blown away by the whole thing? Well now you can experience it all again in Wincanton courtesy of Wincanton Film Society on Wednesday 24th October.

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