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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.

Wincanton Film Society - "Never Let Me Go"

Tue 22 May 2012
By John Smith
Wincanton Film Society -

Have you considered donating your body to research when you die? How about before you die? This thought-provoking film plays tonight in King Arthur's PEC.

A Walk Around Historic Wincanton

Fri 18 May 2012
By John Baxter
A Walk Around Historic Wincanton

On Friday 25th May Frank Foster will be leading one of his famous walks around Wincanton. Discover Wincanton's quirky and fascinating history for yourself, starting at 7.30pm at the Balsam Centre.

SK8PIPEDREAM Youngsters Fundraise For Milborne Port Project

Thu 17 May 2012
By Mandy Forsey
SK8PIPEDREAM Youngsters Fundraise For Milborne Port Project

A group of dedicated young fundraisers from Milborne Port raised £23,500 in their first year to improve a skate park in their village. SK8PIPEDREAM has now set themselves a bigger challenge of raising £85,000 for improvements to their community areas.

Strode Music Theatre Society at Horsington

Wed 16 May 2012
By Jane Jones
Strode Music Theatre Society at Horsington

Crowning Glory! Music from Handel to Sting and Edward German to Bryan Adams. Come and celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with this talented group at St. John's Church Horsington on Saturday 26th May 2012. Great refreshments too!

South Street Motorists Put Mothers, Babies and Children at Risk

Tue 15 May 2012
By Mandy Cochrane
South Street Motorists Put Mothers, Babies and Children at Risk

Pedestrians walking along South Street in Wincanton run the gauntlet at ever more risk to themselves and their children as motorists park outside Natwest Bank illegally and dangerously. Our photos show shocking disregard for public safety.

Earn an Extra Income as a Herbalife Distributor

Tue 15 May 2012
By Louise Blackburn
Earn an Extra Income as a Herbalife Distributor

Would you like to work from home to earn an additional income? Herbalife is a leading Health and Nutrition Company established in 1980. I am looking for people who'd like to work from home helping others to change their lives.

Youngsters to Receive a Mug for the Diamond Jubilee

Mon 14 May 2012
By Western Gazette
Youngsters to Receive a Mug for the Diamond Jubilee

Special celebration mugs will be handed out free to school children from Wincanton this summer to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. A Town Council jubilee committee was set up earlier this year to decide how to commemorate the event.

Wincanton Camera Club's Jubilee Celebration Photo Competition

Thu 10 May 2012
By Jim Eastaugh
Wincanton Camera Club's Jubilee Celebration Photo Competition

Wincanton Camera Club is holding a photographic competition, open to all residents of Wincanton, to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Entries are invited for photographs catching the spirit of events which are being held throughout the town and parish.

Moving House? Call The Country Housekeeper!

Tue 8 May 2012
By Tracy West
Moving House? Call The Country Housekeeper!

Take the headache out of your house move by calling The Country Housekeeper. We will take care of all your moving cleaning requirements leaving you free to concentrate on more important things.

Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group Reviews A Busy Awareness Week

Mon 7 May 2012
By Stephen Beech
Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group Reviews A Busy Awareness Week

This year Parkinson's UK held their Parkinson's Awareness week from the 16th to 22nd April 2012. Members of the Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group engaged in various activities to inform the public about the disease and raise funds for future research.

Morrisons Will be Closed on Wednesday 9th May

Sat 5 May 2012
By Dave Smith
Morrisons Will be Closed on Wednesday 9th May

It seems Morrisons are planning a significant refurbishment on Wednesday, so the shop will be closed for the whole day. Anyone who's been there recently will have been handed a leaflet with coupons!

Diamond Jubilee Celebration - A Picnic in the Park

Fri 4 May 2012
By Mandy Cochrane
Diamond Jubilee Celebration - A Picnic in the Park

It's probably not escaped your notice that Her Majesty is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this year. I'd like to invite you and your family to a Jubilee Picnic at Wincanton Recreation Ground on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th June 2012.

Licensees Club Together for Castle Cary Pubwatch Scheme

Fri 4 May 2012
By Dan Arthur
Licensees Club Together for Castle Cary Pubwatch Scheme

Licensees in Castle Cary have joined together with the support of the local police to help reduce crime and alcohol related disorder within the town.

Start Playing A Round UPDATED

Thu 3 May 2012
By Jenny Sparkes
Start Playing A Round <span style='color: red'>UPDATED</span>

Has the golf from Augusta got you hooked or are you worried your drive will be hooked, sliced or shanked? Somerset Skills & Learning are running a Golf for Beginners course at Wincanton Golf Club starting on Thursday May 10th May 17th

Wincanton Racecourse's May Meetings

Thu 3 May 2012
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse's May Meetings

Enjoy evening racing at Wincanton Racecourse on Thursday 10th May, with entertainment provided by the Mangledwurzles, and Somerset Life Ladies Day on Tuesday 15th May, a glamorous day with prize for Best Dressed Lady, a Ladies Luncheon and fashion show.

Discworld Spring Fling 2012

Wed 2 May 2012
By Reb Voyce
Discworld Spring Fling 2012

From the 4th to 7th May Discworld fans will be coming to Wincanton for their Spring Fling. There will be lots to do and see, so do pop into the Town at the weekend and join in the fun.

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