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Welcome to Christmas at The Nog!

Fri 10 Dec 2010
By Amy Cutts
Welcome to Christmas at The Nog!

We are open every day over the festive period, albeit only for drinks on Christmas Day. So if you find yourself with a houseful of guests come and see us and let us take the pressure off!

A New Year to Remember at Holbrook House

Fri 10 Dec 2010
By Holbrook House
A New Year to Remember at Holbrook House

Bring in the New Year with a night to remember at Holbrook House. Champagne and canapés by the fire, a gourmet five course dinner, dancing to a live DJ and a spectacular fireworks display at midnight.

The Christmas Extravaganza is Almost Upon Us!

Thu 9 Dec 2010
By John Smith
The Christmas Extravaganza is Almost Upon Us!

The Christmas Extravaganza is tomorrow, and I can’t believe it. There still seems so much work to be done, but it will be a great evening of entertainment and shopping.

Baby It's Cold Outside - But Not at the Sports Centre

Thu 9 Dec 2010
By Mark Henley
Baby It's Cold Outside - But Not at the Sports Centre

Come for a swim or visit the gym and banish those wintery blues.

Refurbished Red Cross Renamed After David Sharp

Wed 8 Dec 2010
By John Baxter
Refurbished Red Cross Renamed After David Sharp

Following the lighting of the Christmas Tree there was a good turn-out for the renaming of the Red Cross building as the David Sharp Centre.

King Arthur's Hosts a Memorable Music Day for Primary Schools

Wed 8 Dec 2010
By John Baxter & Emma Fletcher
King Arthur's Hosts a Memorable Music Day for Primary Schools

An enjoyable and challenging day out for primary pupils organised by the Music Department at King Arthur's. The school's catering students provided a memorable tea and the day ended with a rousing concert for the parents.

NatWest “Closed 'till Further Notice” ?

Tue 7 Dec 2010
By John Smith
NatWest “Closed 'till Further Notice” ?

NatWest Bank is adorned by a notice advising that it is closed until further notice, owing to damage from burst pipes.

Children from Our Lady's School Learn About Healthy Eating

Tue 7 Dec 2010
By Maria Osborne
Children from Our Lady's School Learn About Healthy Eating

Children from Years 3 and 4 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School in Wincanton recently visited their local Morrison's store to learn about healthy eating and to be given a guided tour around the bakery.

Preparing for a Green Christmas at The Growing Space

Tue 7 Dec 2010
By Sarah Darlington
Preparing for a Green Christmas at The Growing Space

Preparations for Christmas as a group at The Growing Space, Wincanton's Community and Therapeutic Gardens, get together to make biodegradable Christmas wreaths.

A Light Shines in the Darkness

Mon 6 Dec 2010
By John Baxter
A Light Shines in the Darkness

Braving an exceptionally cold night a good crowd of Wincantonians assembled in the Market Place to see the lights in the Christmas Tree turned on.

Wacky Caterpillars at Carymoor

Mon 6 Dec 2010
By Jules Cross
Wacky Caterpillars at Carymoor

Caterpillars come in the most wacky guises, unlikely shapes and colours. Here we see some of the odder-looking varieties you might find in your back garden.

Christmas Fayre at the Balsam Centre

Fri 3 Dec 2010
By Lynn Ward
Christmas Fayre at the Balsam Centre

Come along and visit our Christmas Fayre at the Balsam Centre, Wincanton from 10am to 1pm on Saturday 11 December. Browse for that special gift or just enjoy the event. Take time for a coffee and chat.

The Early December Snow

Fri 3 Dec 2010
By John Baxter
The Early December Snow

A tramp around the town at eight thirty in the morning, 2nd December.

King Arthur's Celebrates the Class of 2010

Thu 2 Dec 2010
By John Baxter
King Arthur's Celebrates the Class of 2010

It was a full house in the hall of King Arthur's Community School on Thursday 25th November when parents, staff and students gathered for the school's Awards Evening.

Ruby Wedding Anniversary Raises Children's Ward Funds

Thu 2 Dec 2010
By NHS Media Release
Ruby Wedding Anniversary Raises Children's Ward Funds

Gill and Richard D'Arcy made the most of their ruby wedding anniversary by raising £162.50 for Yeovil District Hospital's children’s outpatient department where their grandson, Luke Brewer, is a regular visitor.

The Draft Core Strategy for Wincanton

Thu 2 Dec 2010
By Colin Winder
The Draft Core Strategy for Wincanton

Colin Winder, District Councillor representing the Wincanton Ward, town councillor and former mayor of Wincanton sets out his research and views on the District Council Core Strategy as presented at the recent Town Council Meeting in November.

Father Christmas is at Holbrook House this Sunday 5th December

Wed 1 Dec 2010
By Jemma Lever
Father Christmas is at Holbrook House this Sunday 5th December

Come along and enjoy a fantastic Sunday Lunch and meet Father Christmas. Have Sunday Lunch and receive a FREE GIFT from Father Christmas. To Book call 01963 824466.

Defiant Octavia Sets Big Target for Charity Drive

Wed 1 Dec 2010
By Western Gazette
Defiant Octavia Sets Big Target for Charity Drive

A wheelchair-bound schoolgirl is planning to overcome the limitations of her debilitating condition to raise £1 million for charity. Octavia Woodward, 13, of Charlton Musgrove, suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a condition characterised by chronic weakness of the muscles, but plans to drive a pony trap 100 miles from Windsor to her home.

King Arthur's Sport College Organises Inter-School Competition

Tue 30 Nov 2010
By Jon Hayes
King Arthur's Sport College Organises Inter-School Competition

A large number of the local feeder primary schools spent an enthusiastic time at King Arthur's taking part in an inter-school indoor sports and athletics competition.

Referee Halts Match Because of Dog Mess

Tue 30 Nov 2010
By Western Gazette
Referee Halts Match Because of Dog Mess

The new chairman of Wincanton Sports Ground is spear-heading a campaign to crack down on dog-walkers who let their pets foul the Moor Lane football pitch. The problem has got worse in recent months and the game between Wincanton Town ans Wessex under 15s on 14th November had to be stopped for faeces to be removed from the pitch.

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