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King Arthur's Summer Fete and Fun Dog Show

Wed 20 Jun 2012
By Emma Harrison
King Arthur's Summer Fete and Fun Dog Show

By popular demand, King Arthur's will be incorporating a Fun Dog Show into its annual Summer Fete on Friday 29th June, from 6.00 - 8.00pm. All the usual favourites, too! Come along - free entry!

The Wincanton Weight Loss Club is Back

Wed 20 Jun 2012
By Louise Emma Blackburn
The Wincanton Weight Loss Club is Back

Back by popular demand - The Wincanton Weight Loss Club! Would you like to learn more about food? Would you like to dispel the myths and learn what you should eat, how much, and why?

Wincanton Film Society - The Descendants, Starring George Clooney

Tue 19 Jun 2012
By John Smith
Wincanton Film Society - The Descendants, Starring George Clooney

George Clooney plays one of his best roles as a husband and father whose wife has had a serious accident, and as a hardened businessman he has to try and reconnect with his kids. Showing on Wednesday 20th June.

Wincanton Town Football Club Challenged to Achieve Promotion

Tue 19 Jun 2012
By Sarah Isaacs
Wincanton Town Football Club Challenged to Achieve Promotion

Wincanton Town FC has had an amazing year, finishing 4th in the Dorset Magma League, and losing only two games all season. Such a fantastic year has qualified the club for the opportunity of promotion to the Toolstation Western League.

An Old Fashioned Housekeeping Service for the Modern Day

Fri 15 Jun 2012
By Tracy West
An Old Fashioned Housekeeping Service for the Modern Day

There has been a real revival in recent years of all things vintage and retro. At The Country Housekeeper, we've applied the vintage vibe in the form of our excellent, old-fashioned and professional housekeeping services.

Getting Olympic Fever? Three Towns Torch Run

Thu 14 Jun 2012
By Tim Cook / David Norris
Getting Olympic Fever? Three Towns Torch Run

Disappointed to miss out on the official Olympic Torch procession in their area, local schools, backed by businesses, sport centres, the town councils and the Police are holding their own special torch procession around Castle Cary, Bruton and Wincanton.

Bayford Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at Lodge Farm

Thu 14 Jun 2012
By Mogs Keattch
Bayford Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at Lodge Farm

Over 150 local residents joined in the party despite the rain to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee. Our photos show the fun, games and entertainments enjoyed on the day.

Jubilee Parish Fete and Flower Festival

Tue 12 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
Jubilee Parish Fete and Flower Festival

With Wincanton Parish Church beautifully decorated with spectacular flower arrangements, and the weather coming up with a calm, warm day on Saturday the setting for a good parish Fete was perfect.

Taunton Thespians Bring Sir Terry Pratchett's Play to Wincanton

Mon 11 Jun 2012
By Ron Roberts
Taunton Thespians Bring Sir Terry Pratchett's Play to Wincanton

Taunton Thespians proudly announce that their 2012 Summer Tour brings 'Lords and Ladies', by Sir Terry Pratchett, to the Balsam Centre on Saturday 16th June.

The "Queen" Arrives at Wincanton Primary School

Mon 11 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
The "Queen" Arrives at Wincanton Primary School

A huge crowd of well-wishers, subjects of her sovereign Majesty and wearing a wonderful collection of hats and crowns, gathered for a celebratory lunch at Wincanton Primary School on Thursday 31st May.

Diamond Jubilee Picnic - A Gallery of Photos

Fri 8 Jun 2012
By Lisa Woolford / Mandy Cochrane
Diamond Jubilee Picnic - A Gallery of Photos

Local residents gathered at Wincanton Recreation Ground on Monday 4th June to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a very British picnic. Photographer Lisa Woolford captured the happy occasion with a vibrant series of images.

Frank's Historic Wincanton Walk Attracts Forty

Fri 8 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
Frank's Historic Wincanton Walk Attracts Forty

Frank Foster’s guided walk around Wincanton on Friday 25th May attracted a record crowd, fascinated by our fascinating local history. Did you know there used to be 52 pubs in the town?

Jubilee Celebrations - Let's See Your Photos!

Wed 6 Jun 2012
By Jim Eastaugh
Jubilee Celebrations - Let's See Your Photos!

Although the weather has been unkind, let's hope that you have got lots of photos of events for the Camera Club competition. Entry forms can be downloaded from here or from the Town Hall or the library.

"Blue Horse Dreaming" - Live Music at The Cat Cafe

Wed 6 Jun 2012
By Elaine St John-Mosse
"Blue Horse Dreaming" - Live Music at The Cat Cafe

The Cat Café are very happy to host another evening of quality Music and Munch on Friday 8th June, with "Blue Horse Dreaming", an accomplished, locally based contemporary folk trio who will be performing many of their self-penned works.

King Arthur's School Mentor Relays Olympic Torch

Fri 1 Jun 2012
By Emma Harrison
King Arthur's School Mentor Relays Olympic Torch

King Arthur's nomination of Mr Steve Lafferty from Wincanton was approved by the Olympic committee and he ran his short stretch early on the 22nd May in Taunton. Afterwards, students queued for photos with Steve and the Olympic Torch.

Change of Gear for Cycling Dentist

Thu 31 May 2012
By Kate Jamieson
Change of Gear for Cycling Dentist

Wincanton dentist Geoff Worrall is taking part in the 100k Night Rider bike ride around London to raise money for Arthritis Research UK on the 9th of June 2012. This will be Geoff's third fund-raising bike ride for the charity.

Beer and Cider Festival at The Nog Inn's Jubilee Celebration

Mon 28 May 2012
By Amy Cutts
Beer and Cider Festival at The Nog Inn's Jubilee Celebration

Now nearing their fifth year at The Nog Inn, Will and Amy are making plans for their first Real Ale and Cider Festival over the Jubilee weekend, between 2nd and 5th June.

Purple Poppy Antique and Lifestyle Emporium Coming Soon to Wincanton!

Fri 25 May 2012
By Tracey Seager
Purple Poppy Antique and Lifestyle Emporium Coming Soon to Wincanton!

The Purple Poppy Emporium is soon to be a reality on the Wincanton High Street. The 3.5k square foot shop will be home to over 40 independent businesses selling everything from antique furniture to gifts and toys.

Parish Church: Jubilee Celebrations to Help Raise the Roof!

Wed 23 May 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Parish Church: Jubilee Celebrations to Help Raise the Roof!

A theme-based flower festival, fete and evening concert is to be held during the Jubilee period as part of the ongoing fundraising programme of events at Wincanton Parish Church, in support of the Roof Aid appeal and general revenue funding.

Wincanton Sports Ground Open Day - Sunday 27th May 2012

Tue 22 May 2012
By David Osborne
Wincanton Sports Ground Open Day - Sunday 27th May 2012

Wincanton Sports Ground welcomes you to their 2012 Open Day at Moor Lane. Try some of the sports offered by the clubs at the Sport Ground for free, enjoy refreshments and talk to representatives from Wincanton Sports Centre and Herbalife.

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