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Blueprint For Homes Comes Under Attack
Angry Wincanton residents claimed plans to build 350 new homes would damage the town at a council meeting this week. Town Councillors invited public questions on Monday to discuss South Somerset District Council's core strategy proposals. Despite a public consultation period existing since October, residents claimed they had not been given enough time to consider the document.
Art Show Success
Thanks to everyone who contributed in some way to the Art Exhibition and Craft Show earlier this month in aid of the Wincanton Live At Home Scheme.
Tributes Paid to War Heroes at Rest Far From Home
British Legion members from Wincanton visited Northern Europe and the final resting place of fallen soldiers from the town in the build-up to Armistice Day. Tony Goddard, David Mills and Peter Cox made the poignant trip to Flanders, Picardy and Northern Pas De Calais.
Hall Becomes Village's New Memorial on Armistice Day
A five year project to build a war memorial for Charlton Musgrove reached its conclusion when the new village hall hosted a ceremony to commemorate Armistice Day. Villagers worked tirelessly to plan and manage the project to give Charlton Musgrove a fitting tribute to fallen soldiers from the village.
Get Entries in for Second Weird and Wonderful Image Competition
The Window is again organising an Art and Image Competition for the schools of Wincanton. All entries will be shown in a slide show at the Town Hall as part of the Christmas Extravaganza on Friday 10th Dec at 7.15pm when prizes will be given.
Wind Turbines Plan Withdrawn
A scheme for two 34 metre-high wind turbines have been withdrawn by the applicant, owing to a lack of information in the plans, just two days before it was due to be discussed by the parish council.
When in Rome...
23 students and 4 adults from King Arthur's Community School toured Rome on foot, by bike and by coach last summer enjoying art, language and ancient history.
More Images of the Stourhead Estate
Not content with one walk and driven to try out a new camera I took advantage of a beautiful day in November for another Stourhead walk.
From Wincanton to Peru - Rachel's Story
Former King Arthur's student Rachel (nee Smith) and her husband Dr Paul Elliston have ended up working for a children's charity two miles high in the Peruvian Andes. This is her story.
Free Willow Sculpture Workshop at Carymoor Saturday 27th Nov.
A great chance to try something new - Willow Sculpture! Don't miss this chance for a great experience and a good day out at Carymoor near Castle Cary.
Mayor Richard D'Arcy Presents County Council Award to Mrs Sylvia Pleasants
On behalf of the Chairman of Somerset County Council Wincanton's Mayor presented an award to Sylvia Pleasants for fifty years of contributions to the community at a meeting of Wincanton Town Council on 8th November.
Joint Music Trip to Germany a Great Success
Forty students from King Arthur’s and twenty from Sexey's spent half-term on an action packed trip to Germany. There they sang, played their instruments, performed at concerts, cruised down the Rhine, visited our German twin town Lahnau and had a wonderful time exploring another country and making new friends.
Pupils Learn From Crime Scene
Children at Wincanton Primary had a close-up view of police work when the school grounds were turned into a crime scene as part of a citizenship project last week. Year 5 and 6 children started their school day as normal on Wednesday but had no idea the dummy crime scene had been set up by teachers and police officers.
We Need Your Vote! Oops, no we don't...
We're thrilled that Wincanton Window has been shortlisted for a Natwest Community Grant. But we need your vote! Please support us by popping into Natwest before 28th November and completing a simple voting slip. Seems a mistake was made and we're no longer in the running!
Home Farm Trust (hft) Fair
The hft (Home Farm Trust) Fair takes place this year on Saturday 27th November at 10.30 am at the Memorial Hall. Entry 50p. A well-loved event in Wincanton for the last 33 years, its proceeds help people with learning disabilities.
Cheers! Beatrice Turns 103
A former convenience store owner and the oldest resident at a Wincanton nursing home is celebrating after reaching her 103rd birthday. Beatrice McWean celebrated the milestone with friends and family at a party last week laid on by staff at the Elroi Manor nursing home on West Hill. A nephew even flew in from Canada to deliver a birthday card in person.
Dentist Is All Smiles After Awards Nod
A dentist form Wincanton has been rewarded for gambling on a career switch by being nominated for seven national awards. Mr. Hawkins' practice has been operating since 2006 and is in line for Best Private Practice, Best Patient Care, Best Dental Team, Most Innovative Practice and two more minor categories.
North Cheriton Christmas Gift & Craft Fayre
Come and buy your Christmas presents from a variety of stalls at our Christmas Gift & Craft Fayre. All stands are presented by local craftspeople with a great range of top quality handmade crafts offered for sale. Refreshments available.
Autumn - Time to Walk and Wonder
Free and open to the public, the Stourhead Estate offers us a wonderful range of walks which never look better than when the leaves turn and Autumn is with us.
Museum Clear-Out
Wincanton Museum and History Society appeals for donors of artefacts used in the museum to come forward to collect their items before the end of December, after it was announced the museum has closed.
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