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The Old Inn Goes Caribbean - Bank Holiday Special Event

Tue 12 Apr 2011
By Ed Ovenden
The Old Inn Goes Caribbean - Bank Holiday Special Event

Fancy a special event with a Caribbean twist? Fantastic food and a day of music at The Old Inn, including a solid steel band and other local acts on Sunday 29th April.

Midweek Mingle - Networking for Professional Women

Thu 7 Apr 2011
By Diane Keen
Midweek Mingle - Networking for Professional Women

Informal business networking for professional women comes to Wincanton. Midweek Mingle welcomes women who work in all areas to these informal, low-cost, effective networking events. We will be having our first meeting in the newly refurbished Red Lion Cafe Bar in Wincanton at 7.30pm on Wednesday 13th April.

Framed by Frank Foster

Thu 7 Apr 2011
By John Baxter
Framed by Frank Foster

Picture framing, particularly for artists and crafts people is not always simple and straightforward, which is why so many beat their path to Frank’s door on Bayford Hill.

Methane - The Most Dangerous Gas in Our Everyday Lives!

Sun 3 Apr 2011
By Clive Rogers
Methane - The Most Dangerous Gas in Our Everyday Lives!

Clive Rogers introduces Methane and the different ways this 'Green House Gas' is affecting us and launches an interesting competition. Design your own system for capturing methane from cows.

Want to Join a Knitting Group?

Sat 2 Apr 2011
By Lynn Ward
Want to Join a Knitting Group?

Want to try knitting? A very relaxing and interesting way to be creative and make friends!

Local Businesses come together to offer business support day in Wincanton

Thu 31 Mar 2011
By David Osborne
Local Businesses come together to offer business support day in Wincanton

A group of local Wincanton businesses have come together to offer a day of free talks, advice and networking at Wincanton Racecourse. On Wednesday 6th April from 10am to 5pm, free help and advice is available.

Spring Comes to the Town

Mon 28 Mar 2011
By John Baxter
Spring Comes to the Town

As March ends and April begins the first shoots of spring are with us.

Pothole Claims a Life - Margaret Nicholl

Mon 28 Mar 2011
By Richard Nicholl, John Baxter
Pothole Claims a Life - Margaret Nicholl

Experienced Wincanton cyclist Margaret Nicholl, wife of Richard, came off her bicycle after hitting a pothole and never regained consciousness.

KA's Amazing Technicolor Production: Joseph

Fri 25 Mar 2011
By Jill Morris, John Baxter, Tom Carroll
KA's Amazing Technicolor Production: Joseph

Hitting the boards after only two weeks of intensive work the a cast of 25 students drawn from the first three years (7,8 and 9) have just put on a wonderful production of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Charity Status for the Wincanton Window Adopted

Fri 25 Mar 2011
By John Baxter
Charity Status for the Wincanton Window Adopted

On 8th February our Organising Committee met to adopt our constitution as a charity and appointed five trustees.

Chaos and Gridlock in South Street

Mon 21 Mar 2011
By John Baxter
Chaos and Gridlock in South Street

Parking outside the NatWest Bank in South Street continues to cause gridlock and chaos. Can anything be done about this?

Civic Service in Wincanton Parish Church

Mon 21 Mar 2011
By Richard D'Arcy
Civic Service in Wincanton Parish Church

Mayors and other visitors from surrounding town support the Mayor's Civic Service on the 6th of March.

KA Badminton Team in South West Championships

Mon 21 Mar 2011
By David Dwyer
KA Badminton Team in South West Championships

Having won the Somerset County Championships, King Arthur's Under 16 Boy's team represented the County at Exeter University Sports Centre on the 3rd March.

Girl's New Football Kit

Fri 18 Mar 2011
By Becky Chapman
Girl's New Football Kit

Wincanton Youth Football Club's under 11 girls team received their new kit from Mr Gary Bridger, Managing Director of Merlin Telecom t/a Airwaves Communications.

Anna Cuff Introduces Elegant Home

Sun 13 Mar 2011
By Anna Cuff
Anna Cuff Introduces Elegant Home

Already well established Anna Cuff's shop Elegant Home is now flourishing in Market Place. If you have not done so recently now is the time to visit this truly elegant enhancement of Wincanton's shopping scene.

Golf for Beginners at Wincanton Golf Club

Sun 13 Mar 2011
By Jenny Sparkes
Golf for Beginners at Wincanton Golf Club

As the weather begins to improve why not learn to play golf? Those who want to start the game and those who have tried a few shots already can learn the fundamentals of the game.

Don't Miss Muriel at the Dolphin

Mon 7 Mar 2011
By Muriel Lavender
Don't Miss Muriel at the Dolphin

Outrageous performance poet Muriel Lavender is one of this year's top features at the Frome Festival - and the Edinburgh Fringe! Now's your chance to catch her one-woman show right here on your doorstep.

Brue Valley Rotary Club Celebrates its Success

Sat 5 Mar 2011
By Roger Lowe
Brue Valley Rotary Club Celebrates its Success

After a year of fund-raising activities in the local area to generate interest in the formation of a new Rotary Club, the founder members were joined by Rotarians from across the south west of England to celebrate receiving their charter.

Wincanton Tennis Club Appoints New Coach

Thu 3 Mar 2011
By Georgie Hopkins
Wincanton Tennis Club Appoints New Coach

Wincanton Tennis Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Rolnik as the new Club Coach. The Club is really pleased to have mini, junior and adult coaching programmes running again.

Museum Lecture by Hendrika Foster Attracts Excellent Turnout

Thu 3 Mar 2011
By Jeff Kingaby
Museum Lecture by Hendrika Foster Attracts Excellent Turnout

Hendrika Foster's lecture 'Venice and its Art' was a sell-out and a night to remember.

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