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Tree Saga - Council Vandalism?
The full story of what has lead to this attractive tree being under threat.
Huge Payouts to SSDC officers
Three officers in South Somerset District Council shared out a massive £1.257 million of your money between them in golden goodbye pay-offs.
PCSO Jenny Maynard Reports Back
PCSO Jenny Maynard has been busy in the schools and reports on parking and anti-social behaviour.
Volunteer IT Tutors Sought
Our registered charity has already given free IT lessons to a dozen housebound people in and around Wincanton. If you are looking for a rewarding voluntary activity that you can do locally for just one or two hours a week we would like to hear from you.
Looking Forward to Spring Butterflies
Jules introduces us to a few of his favourite springtime invertebrate friends and tells us about their habits and personalities as they wake from their winter slumber.
Two Important Town Charity Events - Mayor's Ball and Civic Service
Our Mayor Richard D'Arcy invites you to take part in two events to celebrate the town and also raise money for Wincanton Hospital at Verrington. The Mayor's Ball on the 16th April and a Civic Service on the 6th of March. Tickets for the Ball are going fast so do not delay.
WLTA Annual Lunch is Another Great Success
On Sunday the Wincanton Lahnau Twinning Association once again held its Annual Lunch in the David Sharp Centre, where a good time was had by all and funds raised to help keep the Association running.
Attractive Town Centre Tree Under Threat - Council Vandalism?
An attractive town centre tree is under imminent threat of execution because County won't adopt the pavement area where it is sited. The tree is being blamed for causing the pavement to be slippy.
Special Wine Night at The Old Inn
We are pleased to announce the launch of our wine club with a special event on Friday 25th February. With wine expert Fiona Becket and Tim McLaughlin Green.
Artist Etcher - Professor Will Vaughan
Etching explained with reference to the work of Professor Will Vaughan.
KA Head Leaves for New Challenges in Abu Dhabi
At the end of the Autumn Term the staff and students of King Arthur's said farewell to Tamra Bradbury who had been their Headteacher since September 2006.
The Die is Cast and the Turf is Cut - New Health Centre
All the staff of Wincanton's current Health Centre together with the mayor, councillors and a collection of well wishers braved a chilly afternoon to see the symbolic first turf cut for what will be Wincanton's new Health Centre on the New Barn Estate.
February is National Heart Month
Every year, The British Heart Foundation runs The National Heart Month to raise funds for research into heart disease and to generally raise awareness of what is a massive problem - apparently one in three deaths are attributable to heart disease!
County Badminton Success for King Arthur's Boys and Girls
Key Stage 3 Girls and Key Stage 4 Boys from King Arthur's won the County Badminton Championships at the end of January and now progress through to the South West Regional finals at Exeter University in early March.
Theft of Rolls Royce Statuettes
Overnight on Friday 22nd January between 10.00pm and 11.00am, three Spirit of Ecstasy statues have been taken from the bonnets of three Rolls Royce cars.
Parking Fees a "Slap in the Face" - UPDATED
Charges could be introduced in free car parks in south Somerset, sparking fears that town centres could suffer. Plans to transfer all parking enforcement powers from the police to the local council have moved one step closer in Somerset. If approved, charges are likely to be brought in at Wincanton and Castle Cary, where drivers have been able to park for free for years.
Waxwings in Yeovil - Stunning Shots by Stewart Canham
Stewart Canham has been out with his camera shooting rare birds near Yeovil. Don't miss these super shots - courtesy of climate change.
Superstar Effort to Clean up Dog Fouling Hazard Pays Off
A former BBC Superstars competitor and the new chairman of Wincanton Sports Ground has hailed a campaign to stop dogs fouling the area a huge success. Stuart Matthews finished sixth in the 1983 final of the popular TV show and is now turning his sporting expertise to the future of the facility in Moor Lane.
Art and Environment - The Work of Zac Greening
Based in Wincanton but much travelled and widely exhibited, artist Zac Greening shares with the Window some of his works and his thinking and practice as a professional artist.
KA Hockey Goes from Strength to Strength
Three out of four King Arthur's teams entered in to South East Somerset Hockey league reached the finals this year!
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