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It's Not Too Late to Apply for the Cranmore Chase Fun Run

Wed 13 Oct 2010
By Roger Lowe
It's Not Too Late to Apply for the Cranmore Chase Fun Run

Take part in a multi-terrain 10km Fun Run, Sunday 17th October, 10am, at Cranmore Steam Railway Station, Shepton Mallet. There'll also be a 1km junior race. Refreshments, on-site parking, and quality mementos of the event for all finishers.

Open Day at King Arthur's School

Tue 12 Oct 2010
By John Baxter
Open Day at King Arthur's School

Parents and children from the surrounding primary schools visit King Arthur's before deciding which secondary school to apply for. The Window goes along to see what is on offer.

Tower Open Evening - Try Your Hand at Bell Ringing

Mon 11 Oct 2010
By Janet Lowe
Tower Open Evening - Try Your Hand at Bell Ringing

Want to have a go? On Tuesday 19th October St Peter & St Paul's Church Tower is opening its doors between 7.30pm and 9.00pm. Anyone interested in bell-ringing can learn more, watch an enjoyable demonstration and enjoy refreshments.

Brue Valley Rotary Club Plant Crocuses in Local Towns.

Mon 11 Oct 2010
By Roger Lowe
Brue Valley Rotary Club Plant Crocuses in Local Towns.

Members of the Brue Valley (Provisional) Rotary Club and friends joined other Rotary Clubs across the country in planting crocus corms in our local towns on Saturday 2nd October.

The Quakers - The Religious Society of Friends Outreach Week

Fri 8 Oct 2010
By John Baxter
The Quakers - The Religious Society of Friends Outreach Week

Ever wondered about the Quakers and what goes on in their meetings? Always open for visitors, this week the Wincanton Quakers are having a special Outreach Week, so if you would like to meet some of the people who are involved, why not come along?

Music & Mulled Wine at Haselbury Mill Nr Crewkerne

Fri 8 Oct 2010
By St Margaret's Somerset Hospice
Music & Mulled Wine at Haselbury Mill Nr Crewkerne

Music & Mulled Wine, Sunday 7th November 3.00pm at The Tithe Barn, Haselbury Mill, nr Crewkerne supporting St Margaret's Hospice. An afternoon of popular music from the shows, operas and operettas featuring members of Prima Voce & the Singing Studio. Tickets £10 tel 0845 3459671 (includes glass of mulled wine and mince pie).

Brilliant Butterfly Images from Carymoor

Fri 8 Oct 2010
By Jules Cross
Brilliant Butterfly Images from Carymoor

Jules Cross, Environment Officer, naturalist and rather brilliant wild life photographer shares with us four of his images and reports on the state of butterflies as he has examined them at Carymoor.

Wincanton Choral Society - Still Time to Join

Mon 4 Oct 2010
By Sally Greenhalgh
Wincanton Choral Society - Still Time to Join

This term Wincanton Choral Society has an exciting programme and is happy to accept new singers.

Profile of Adrian Pitt, Human Resources Specialist

Mon 4 Oct 2010
By Adrian Pitt
Profile of Adrian Pitt, Human Resources Specialist

Adrian Pitt is a Wincanton based Human Resources specialist who provides an independent service for small and medium sized businesses that need support in dealing with the recruitment, training and the legal obligations of employment law in what has become an increasingly complex area.

Leadership Changes Coming at King Arthur's

Thu 30 Sep 2010
By John Baxter
Leadership Changes Coming at King Arthur's

Head Teacher Tamra Bradbury is leaving King Arthur's at Christmas time and her successor as Acting Head will be Emma Wilkes, currently Deputy Head. The Window interviews both of them.

KA Class of 2008 - Where Are They Now?

Thu 30 Sep 2010
By James Phillips
KA Class of 2008 - Where Are They Now?

The class of 2008 was, at the time, the most successful year group ever to leave King Arthur's. It's been two years since they left and this article provides an update on what some of them have been up to, what they have achieved and what they are planning for the future.

Large Turnout to Hear About Parkinsons

Thu 30 Sep 2010
By Stephen Beech
Large Turnout to Hear About Parkinsons

The Wincanton PPG (Patient Participaption Group) at the instigation of Stephen Beech organised a very well attended session on this very difficult illness where they heard from experts about the condition and how to deal with it and the treatments available in anticipation of Stephen setting up a local Parkinson's support group.

Bruton School For Girls Art Exhibition

Tue 28 Sep 2010
By John Baxter
Bruton School For Girls Art Exhibition

This year Bruton School for Girls has taken the bold and unusual step of laying on an exhibition of students' work as part of Somerset Art Weeks. Open 27th Sept to First October. Everyone is invited to see this vibrant and attractive show by young artists.

Ditch the Workout, Join the Party! New Zumba Fitness Class Comes to Wincanton

Tue 28 Sep 2010
By Lynn Ward
Ditch the Workout, Join the Party! New Zumba Fitness Class Comes to Wincanton

Zumba fitness starts at the Balsam Centre, Wincanton every Tuesday 8.30-9.30pm from 14th September.

Apple Juicing with The Balsam Centre

Tue 28 Sep 2010
By Chris Fenton
Apple Juicing with The Balsam Centre

Do you fancy making your own apple juice? Tim from the Balsam Centre has arranged sessions at the Centre, Templecombe and Galhampton. Just bring your own apples and bottles.

Camera Club Honours Past Chairman

Tue 28 Sep 2010
By Lachlan Fraser
Camera Club Honours Past Chairman

Wincanton Camera Club has voted to create the honorary post of Life Vice Chairman to reward a member in recognition of exemplary service to the Club over a period of time.

Two nasty local crimes

Sun 26 Sep 2010
By Jenny Maynard
Two nasty local crimes

Deliberately punctured car tyres and kitchen tiles smashed in the road are the latest examples of anti-social behaviour.

Myakka's New Autumn Catalogue Out Now!

Sun 26 Sep 2010
By Natalie
Myakka's New Autumn Catalogue Out Now!

The new Myakka Autumn 2010 catalogue is available now. It is packed full with new and exciting products as well as our old favourites. There is something to suit everyone in this brand new catalogue.

Wincanton Tennis Club Gets a Super New Clubhouse

Wed 22 Sep 2010
By Georgie Hopkins
Wincanton Tennis Club Gets a Super New Clubhouse

Anyone for Tennis? Wincanton Tennis Club celebrates the opening of their new court side clubhouse.

James Phillips - Off to Oxford

Tue 21 Sep 2010
By John Baxter
James Phillips - Off to Oxford

Former KA and Bishop Wordsworth student James Phillips is interviewed about his school experiences before he leaves to take up a place at Exeter College Oxford.

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