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Spring has Sprung, So Time for a Visit to Rochfords

Fri 24 Feb 2012
By Jonathan Harrison
Spring has Sprung, So Time for a Visit to Rochfords

Apart from the past couple of weeks of 'Siberian' temperatures, this year has so far been positively tropical by comparison to last. The grass has barely stopped growing and the daffodils in town are already a riot of colour.

BBC Somerset Bus Visits Wincanton

Thu 23 Feb 2012
By John Smith
BBC Somerset Bus Visits Wincanton

The BBC Somerset outside broadcast bus has come to Wincanton! They will be broadcasting live from Morison's car park between 9.00am and 12.00pm.

Wincanton Museum is to be Reborn

Tue 21 Feb 2012
By Jim Longley
Wincanton Museum is to be Reborn

Having been homeless since 2010, a brighter future is now within reach for Wincanton Museum following collaborative talks with SCC Libraries Department and Wincanton Town Council. Just one hurdle remains - can you help?

Jean Peter Uses the Gym

Mon 20 Feb 2012
By John Baxter
Jean Peter Uses the Gym

Twice a week Mrs Jean Peter is to be found quietly working out in the gym at Wincanton Sports Centre. It is an inspiring story.

FREE* Green Skills Workshops at Carymoor in February & March

Fri 17 Feb 2012
By Juliet Lawn
FREE* Green Skills Workshops at Carymoor in February & March

Come and learn how to lay a hedge, construct a path or weave a willow screen in the beautiful surroundings of Carymoor Environmental Centre near Castle Cary. Includes delicious home-made soup and cake!

Still Cleaning Up The Town - Adam's Update for 2012

Thu 16 Feb 2012
By Adam Bailey
Still Cleaning Up The Town - Adam's Update for 2012

Currently I am tidying up Shadwell Lane from Shatterwell Shoots to the bend adjacent to the Town Mill (Travis Perkins in new money). The task involves removing brambles and ivy which are extending well into the road.

Jessica's House - New Children's Dress Agency

Wed 15 Feb 2012
By Katie Petre-Mears
Jessica's House - New Children's Dress Agency

Katie Petre-Mears, owner of Jessica's House, 4 Market Place, Wincanton, is looking to set up a new designer/good quality high street children's dress agency in Wincanton.

A Photographic Exhibition Records the Pope's 2010 UK Visit

Mon 13 Feb 2012
By Joanna Bentley
A Photographic Exhibition Records the Pope's 2010 UK Visit

An exhibition of stunning photographs taken during the papal visit to the United Kingdom in 2010 will be on display in the cloister at St Luke and St Teresa’s, South Street, Wincanton from Sunday 12th February.

Who is The Shadwell Lane Fly-Tipper?

Fri 10 Feb 2012
By Mandy Cochrane
Who is The Shadwell Lane Fly-Tipper?

Caught red-handed but as yet unidentified, I'd like to catch up with the fly-tipper from a flat in Shadwell Lane whom I saw throwing a broken TV into the brambles and down the riverbank.

Wincanton Racecourse Tempts Men to Get Down on One Knee

Thu 9 Feb 2012
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse Tempts Men to Get Down on One Knee

To help ease the burden of wedding day expenses, Wincanton Racecourse is offering all couples who get engaged on Valentine's Day (February 14th) or on Leap Year Day (February 29th) a half price reduction on room hire.

Wincanton Racecourse Ready For Champion Hurdle Trial

Thu 9 Feb 2012
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse Ready For Champion Hurdle Trial

Saturday, February 18th 2012 sees Wincanton Racecourse host its seasonal highlight - Bathwick Tyres Kingwell Hurdle Raceday - with a noteworthy £122,000 total prize fund. Bring the family for some top quality racing!

Feathery February! Half-Term Fun at Carymoor Environmental Centre

Thu 9 Feb 2012
By Helen Boyer
Feathery February! Half-Term Fun at Carymoor Environmental Centre

Visit Carymoor Environmental Centre this half-term for some Feathery February Fun! Carymoor will be celebrating National Nest Box Week with family activities inspired by our feathered friends!

Criminal Damage Spoils Children's Play at Wincanton Recreation Ground

Fri 3 Feb 2012
By Mandy Forsey
Criminal Damage Spoils Children's Play at Wincanton Recreation Ground

Between Friday 27th January and Monday 30th January 2012 a wooden bench and children's climbing frame were damaged in the cricket field location at Pines Close, Wincanton. The wooden bench was totally broken but staff managed to mend the climbing frame.

Parking Charges in Wincanton - Wincanton Town Council's Proposals

Thu 2 Feb 2012
By Sam Skirton
Parking Charges in Wincanton - Wincanton Town Council's Proposals

Wincanton Town Council sets out its proposals following negotiations with South Somerset District Council, and last week's vote at a public meeting, to keep car parking free in Wincanton.

Wincanton Choral Society Gets Rave Reviews For Christmas Concert

Wed 1 Feb 2012
By Jane Jones
Wincanton Choral Society Gets Rave Reviews For Christmas Concert

Wincanton Choral Society has grown to a choir of over 100 members. The regular and appreciative audience for the concerts performed at Christmas and Easter is testimony to its popularity, for which support the choir is grateful.

Wassail Evening Raises £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital

Mon 30 Jan 2012
By Roger Lowe
Wassail Evening Raises £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital

Brue Valley Rotary Club successfully revived an ancient tradition and, in doing so, raised the grand sum of £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital.

Parking Charges - Locals Vote to Increase Town Council Precept

Fri 27 Jan 2012
By Jane Richmond
Parking Charges - Locals Vote to Increase Town Council Precept

A report of the crowded public meeting in Churchfields which discussed the potential introduction of car parking charges. An overwhelming majority voted in favour of accepting an increase in the precept rate in order to keep the car parks free.

Wincanton Racecourse 2012 Season Fixtures

Thu 26 Jan 2012
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse 2012 Season Fixtures

With ten race fixtures still ahead of us here at Wincanton Racecourse, plan your days out and join us for an exciting season of racing in 2012.

Parking Charges in Wincanton - Urgent Public Meeting Wednesday 25th January

Tue 24 Jan 2012
By John Smith
Parking Charges in Wincanton - Urgent Public Meeting Wednesday 25th January

If you live, work in, or regularly visit Wincanton, you are invited to a public meeting on 25th January from 4:30pm, to help us stop the introduction of parking charges in our town car parks.

Parking Charges in Wincanton - A High Street Trader's Opinion

Mon 23 Jan 2012
By Dave Hill
Parking Charges in Wincanton - A High Street Trader's Opinion

At our High Street shop in Wincanton, Southern Cartridges, we're alarmed at the prospect of the introduction of parking charges for our three main car parks and the meters proposed for the parking bays that are currently also free.

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