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A Course for Better Business - Internet Marketing

Mon 20 Aug 2012
By Mandy Cochrane
A Course for Better Business - Internet Marketing

These days it's essential for businesses to be up to speed with modern marketing methods. This short course at the Balsam Centre on 19th September gives top tips for professional and effective social media, websites, blogging and email marketing.

New Travel Lodge is Here and it's Open for Business!

Fri 17 Aug 2012
By John Smith
New Travel Lodge is Here and it's Open for Business!

Travelodge is here and open ahead of time. We were expecting Travelodge, the Marston Wagtail and KFC all to open at the same time, around October, but it seems that in this area contractors work hard and beat deadlines.

Fundraising Success for Himalyan Trek

Thu 16 Aug 2012
By Merlin Poynter
Fundraising Success for Himalyan Trek

A fundraising Silent Auction/Raffle at Divine Wines on 27th July 2012 was a resounding success. The proceeds are for St Margaret's Hospice and were for popular local wine shop owner, Jenny Holt, to raise further funds with her Himalaya Trek.

Wincanton and District Gardeners' Annual Show - Coming Soon

Mon 13 Aug 2012
By Jane Findley
Wincanton and District Gardeners' Annual Show - Coming Soon

Our Annual Show is on Saturday 1st September at the Memorial Hall, Wincanton. We hope you will join us and enter some things for the Show that you have managed to grow, cook, paint, sew or photograph this year!

Wincanton Town Youth FC Holds First Ever Soccer School

Thu 9 Aug 2012
By Sean Chapman
Wincanton Town Youth FC Holds First Ever Soccer School

Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section), in partnership with AFC Bournemouth, has held its first ever Soccer School over the first three days of August, at Maddocks Park Sports Ground, for boys and girls aged 6 to 16.

Circus Ginnett is Coming to Wincanton!

Wed 8 Aug 2012
By Anke (Circus Ginnett)
Circus Ginnett is Coming to Wincanton!

Circus Ginnett is coming to Wincanton from 15th until 19th August 2012 with a brand new show! The mix of sizzling excitement, perfectionism and up-tempo humour await you in the circus' latest production.

A Microscopical World Fires Children's Interest at Carymoor

Tue 7 Aug 2012
By Mandy Cochrane
A Microscopical World Fires Children's Interest at Carymoor

My children aren't what you'd call keen to engage in educational pursuits during school holidays, but this first in a series of three microscopical peeks at nature at Carymoor Environmental Centre got them excited!

Let's Be Clear On How Town Cash Is Spent

Mon 6 Aug 2012
By Western Gazette
Let's Be Clear On How Town Cash Is Spent

Wincanton Town Council has written to other market towns over councillors' fears money from the town will be spent in Yeovil. Councillors say they don't want money for community facilities generated from agreements with developers in Wincanton going elsewhere.

Wincanton and Crewkerne Hospitals Get Top Rating for Patient Meals

Fri 3 Aug 2012
By Paul Courtney
Wincanton and Crewkerne Hospitals Get Top Rating for Patient Meals

The quality of patient meals at two South Somerset community hospitals has been given the highest rating by inspectors. This year an assessment of standards at Wincanton and Crewkerne Community Hospitals resulted in an 'excellent' rating for the quality of their patient meals.

Tickle Your Taste Buds Day at Wincanton Wholefoods

Tue 31 Jul 2012
By Steve Stapleton
Tickle Your Taste Buds Day at Wincanton Wholefoods

Friday 3rd August is Tickle Your Taste Buds Day at Wincanton Wholefoods. Pop along during opening hours to whet your appetite with a specially selected range of tasty yoghurt, balsamic vinegar and delectable coffee.

Economical Weather in Wincanton - It Never Rains But it Pours

Mon 30 Jul 2012
By John Smith
Economical Weather in Wincanton - It Never Rains But it Pours

I hope the Olympics will be an amazing success, leaving long-lasting economic benefits for the people of the immediate area and the nation. But in the business world we need to be on our guard to protect the town's commerce.

Awards for Wincanton Learners

Fri 27 Jul 2012
By Dave Stanfield
Awards for Wincanton Learners

Eight learners from Wincanton recently attended an award ceremony to receive their qualification certificates. Somerset Skills and Learning presented the certificates at their training centre, King Arthur's Community School.

Does The Memorial Hall Really Want to Cover its Costs?

Thu 26 Jul 2012
By Colin Bowie
Does The Memorial Hall Really Want to Cover its Costs?

Does Wincanton's Memorial Hall really want to cover its running costs? A committee decision is reportedly behind the Farmers' Market's move from Memorial Hall, amid worries about damage to the hall's floor.

Help for Heroes Concert Survives the Rain

Tue 24 Jul 2012
By John Baxter
Help for Heroes Concert Survives the Rain

Despite the relentless rain the Pilgrim Singers' Concert in aid of Help for Heroes raised over £1,000 at their concert at The Dogs.

Wincanton Library Summer All-Age Reading Challenges

Sat 21 Jul 2012
By Shirley Hoar
Wincanton Library Summer All-Age Reading Challenges

Looking for something to do during the Summer holidays? There's StoryLab for younger ones and the Reading Passport, too. Write a book review to be entered into a Prize Draw and win a suitcase full of books!

School Holiday Fun with Wild Wednesdays at Carymoor

Fri 20 Jul 2012
By Helen Boyer
School Holiday Fun with Wild Wednesdays at Carymoor

It can be difficult to keep your children busy during the summer holidays, especially with the weather we're having at the moment! Why not bring them to Carymoor Environmental Centre on our 'Wild Wednesdays'?

Local Children Draw Up Plans For A Better Neighbourhood

Thu 19 Jul 2012
By Anna Jamson
Local Children Draw Up Plans For A Better Neighbourhood

Young residents from Wincanton have been rewriting the rule book in a bid to make their neighbourhood a better place to live.

Charity Classic Car Show Raises £1,000 for Air Ambulance

Wed 18 Jul 2012
By Mandy Forsey
Charity Classic Car Show Raises £1,000 for Air Ambulance

SK8PIPEDREAM's Classic & Vintage Car Show at Ven House in Milborne Port on 1st July 2012 was attended by over 400 people and raised £1,000 for Somerset Air Ambulance.

The Winky Wonky Tennis And Olympic Summer Camps 2012

Tue 17 Jul 2012
By Jon Rolnik
The Winky Wonky Tennis And Olympic Summer Camps 2012

Presented by Game Set and Match Tennis Academy, these tennis and multisport Summer holiday camps run from 9.00am to 3.00pm each day at Wincanton Tennis Club, celebrating the 2012 Olympic Year.

Silent Auction for a Himalayan Trek

Mon 16 Jul 2012
By Merlin Poynter
Silent Auction for a Himalayan Trek

Jenny Holt of Divine Wines needs your support to raise funds for St Margaret's Hospice. Call in to Divine Wines and put a bid down for one of the many items in the Silent Auction.

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