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A New Season for Wincanton Choral Society

Thu 8 Sep 2011
By Jane Jones
A New Season for Wincanton Choral Society

Wincanton Choral Society started its new season on Monday 5th September, meeting every Monday evening during term time under the leadership of Simon Twistleton.

Help 'Raise the Roof' With Your Favourite Recipe!

Tue 6 Sep 2011
By Jane Wickenden
Help 'Raise the Roof' With Your Favourite Recipe!

At SS Peter and Paul church we are planning a recipe book to help raise money towards the church roof repairs - now you too have a chance to join in and share your favourite dish with everyone in town!

Scraptors Sculpture Trail Opens at Stourhead

Mon 5 Sep 2011
By John Baxter
Scraptors Sculpture Trail Opens at Stourhead

Four sculptors, Paul Boswell, Fiona Campbell, Rachel Mcleay and Anthony Wilson have created a sculpture trail at Stourhead entitled 'Beyond the Garden Gate'. This is something not to be missed, particularly by families. Open daily all September this exhibition gives us all an added reason to visit this fabulous National Trust property.

Best Ever GCSE Results at King Arthur's

Fri 2 Sep 2011
By Emma Harrison
Best Ever GCSE Results at King Arthur's

Exam results continue to improve at King Arthur's - as it embarks on a new academic year the school can look forward with continuing confidence as this summer it recorded its best ever examination results.

The New Wincanton Film Society Season Approaches

Thu 1 Sep 2011
By John Smith
The New Wincanton Film Society Season Approaches

On Tuesday 20th September 2011 the curtain goes up on the new season of films being screened by the Wincanton Film Society. WFS is Wincanton's own home grown cinema. All are welcome. Buy a season ticket or pay on the door.

Gazette Claims "Yobs Go on Rampage"

Tue 30 Aug 2011
By John Baxter
Gazette Claims "Yobs Go on Rampage"

The Gazette placed a sensational story headed "gangs of youths run riot" on its front page, 18th August. Does this tell the whole story?

Country Market Comes to the Balsam Centre

Thu 25 Aug 2011
By Lynn Ward
Country Market Comes to the Balsam Centre

The 43-year-old Wincanton Country Market, previously hosted by the Dolphin pub on the High Street, has now moved to the Balsam Centre for want of larger premises.

Nasty Vandalism and a Really Vicious Crime

Tue 23 Aug 2011
By John Baxter
Nasty Vandalism and a Really Vicious Crime

On Friday, 12th August as nationally everyone looked back on a week of riots in the cities, and as some nasty pub related violence took place in the High Street, what looks like a really vicious and premeditated crime was carried out.

25 Images from the Bruton Art Society Exhibition

Mon 22 Aug 2011
By John Baxter
25 Images from the Bruton Art Society Exhibition

Yet again Bruton Art Society produces an exhibition of varied and interesting work of a very high standard. Don't miss seeing it at Bruton School for Girls (Sunnny Hill).

At Holbrook House This Week...

Mon 22 Aug 2011
By Darren McGinley
At Holbrook House This Week...

This week Holbrook House will be host to a nutrition seminar by nutritionist Fiona Wearing, and will be offering ESPA facials along with a special offer.

Bruton Art Society Exhibition 2011

Fri 19 Aug 2011
By Clive Dand
Bruton Art Society Exhibition 2011

To be held for the second time at Bruton School For Girls the Bruton Arts Society Exhibition again promises to provide a high quality display of the work of local aritists who are members of the Society. The Society's 58th exhibition opens August 20th and closes on the 28th.

The Window's Getting Social!

Wed 17 Aug 2011
By Mandy Cochrane
The Window's Getting Social!

With the introduction of some new social features to Wincanton Window, you can now share interesting articles with all your friends via your Twitter, Facebook or Google+ accounts.

Cut Your Costs with Geoff and Roz

Tue 16 Aug 2011
By Roz Hartley
Cut Your Costs with Geoff and Roz

Doing business in the UK is expensive. Making sure you don't waste money by paying more than you need to for your essential business overheads is the quickest and most direct way to put profit back onto your bottom line.

Kimber's Farm is on the One Show Tonight!

Fri 12 Aug 2011
By Ruth Kimber
Kimber's Farm is on the One Show Tonight!

Higher Stavordale Farm and Farm Shop will be featured in tonight's episode of the BBC's 'One Show' tonight, BBC1, 7pm. Please watch and let us know what you think! If you miss it, there's always the iPlayer...

Proposed New Homes Threaten Hospital Growth

Tue 9 Aug 2011
By Western Gazette
Proposed New Homes Threaten Hospital Growth

Plans to expand Wincanton Community Hospital could be brought to a halt if consent to build 58 homes near Verrington Lane goes ahead. If approved, the development could see a longstanding agreement for a road through the hospital car park activated.

Work Nears Completion for Stourhead Sculpture Trail

Sun 7 Aug 2011
By Fiona Campbell
Work Nears Completion for Stourhead Sculpture Trail

Work is well underway and nearing completion for the Scraptors, a collaborative sculpture group of four West Country sculptors, who are creating a Sculpture Trail at Stourhead for September.

Wincanton Town Youth FC Sponsored Walk

Fri 5 Aug 2011
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Town Youth FC Sponsored Walk

Your chance to support the club. Three football coaches from Wincanton Town Youth FC are walking 31 miles in aid of the Football Club.

Rodney Legg's Funeral Celebration

Thu 4 Aug 2011
By Stewart Canham
Rodney Legg's Funeral Celebration

A rather special funeral for a rather special man. Rodney Legg is laid to rest in the beautiful Higher Ground Meadow Burial Ground near Corscombe in Dorset in a service celebrating his remarkable achievements.

Exhibition of Students Artwork at Wincanton Hospital & Health Centre

Mon 1 Aug 2011
By Anna Mesarova
Exhibition of Students Artwork at Wincanton Hospital & Health Centre

Wincanton Hospital and Wincanton Health Centre are both exhibiting art work by students at King Arthur's. The display will be changed regularly, so look out for new pieces.

New Barns Estate - Brave New World on the Hill

Thu 28 Jul 2011
By John Baxter
New Barns Estate - Brave New World on the Hill

Plans for 212 new homes planned for the New Barns Estate have been displayed. Certainly this new development will change Wincanton significantly. Take a look at where we are now in July 2011.

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