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King Arthur's GCSE Results Show High Standards Continue
Another good set of GCSE examination results was celebrated this year. Nearly 62% of students achieved five or more A* - C grades.
Tracey Sen Introduces Little Cherubs
Little Cherubs at the top of South Street has now been open for six months and provides Wincanton with its only specialist children's clothing boutique.
Pink Grasshoppers at Carymoor Environment Centre - and Other Beauties
You've heard about white elephants and red herrings, how about pink grasshoppers? Unusual sightings at Carymoor; a pink grasshopper and a fly pretending to be a hornet.
Plants with Pzazz for Late Summer Colour
Sarah Darlington visits plantswoman Angela Whinfield to talk about keeping the garden looking good in August and September.
Wincanton Artist Julie Jenkins Opens Her Home for Somerset Art Weeks
From Saturday 18th September 2010 until Sunday 3rd October 2010, 2 The Old Police Station, North Street, Wincanton, BA9 9AZ, will be open to the public from 11.00am until 6.00pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Somerset Art Weeks.
Weekend Fitness Classes Coming To Holbrook House
Saturday morning exercise classes are coming to Holbrook House starting on 11th September.
Bruton Art Society Opens a Powerful Exhibition
The Window celebrates the 57th Annual Exhibition of Bruton Art Society. We place some one hundred images on the site to encourage you to come and see the originals. Now open daily from 11am till 5pm until 3pm on Sunday 29th August at Bruton School for Girls.
Somerset Skills and Learning - Offering A Variety of Adult Courses
Make sure you take advantage of the wide range of courses for adults, recreational, vocational, and skill enhancing that are on offer here during the day and in the evening. The Skills and Learning Team are here to help.
The People's Plan - Getting Involved
Excited by the idea of using the People's Plan to get things moving for improvements in Wincanton and for the role the Window might play in this, I approach Jonquil Lowe and learn more about it.
Was John Wesley Right? Is Wincanton Still Boring?
A well established citizen lets off steam. Do you agree or are they being unfair? Comment!
Refill - Not Landfill! Do Your Bit, Reduce Pollution Washing Up
Steve at Wincanton Wholefoods shows how you can do your bit by re-using your plastic bottles and using an environmentally friendly Ecover product such as washing up liquid.
Arthritis Research Garden Party
Originally planned by Biddie Lawson, this year's Arthritis Research Garden Party was a poignant reminder and celebration of what she achieved.
Bruton Art Society Annual Exhibition 2010
Saturday 21st - Saturday 29th August at Bruton School for Girls, Sunny Hill. Come and see this fine exhibiton of some 200 works by professional and amateur artists.
Wincanton Peoples Plan - Where Do We Go From Here?
The meeting to prepare the way for an update of 'The Wincanton People's Plan' was held on 11th August and will meet on the 2nd Thursday monthly thereafter. Initial thoughts!
Bernard Pearson Introduces Our New Look at the People's Plan
First published three years ago in 2007, the Wincanton People's Plan now needs a radical re-examination and update as we face a very different world. Bernard Pearson shares his thoughts.
Spectacular Wildlife Photos from a Local Photographer
Stewart Canham is a local photographer whose pictures of wild life are inspiring and amazing. Here are some fifty images that you will not forget.
Charlton Horethorne Rocks for Haiti!
Sue and Keith Gudgeon report on a successful night of Rock and Roll and their plans for an Art and Craft Exhibition and Auction in Charlton Horethorne Village Hall on 23rd October.
Know Anyone Suffering From Parkinson's Disease? Come Hear About It
Retired police officer and Parkinson’s Disease suffer Stephen Beech is keen to start up a Parkinson's Support Group locally. Through the Wincanton PPG he has also organised what should be a very interesting talk for 13th September from the Parkinson's Speciality Doctor in Yeovil, Kristina Baker.
The Next Wincanton PACT Meeting: Churchfields, 12th August
7pm. To be discussed: Improved CCTV, traffic issues (parking/speeding in and around the Town Centre), anti-social behaviour around recreation area. This is a public meeting of concern to everyone.
Women In Business - Cuddledry Makes it Work for Mums
Cuddledry duo Helen and Polly decided you can have it all! They spurned offers from Dragon's Den and decided they could do it themselves! Their inspirational business methods mean mums can combine a successful business with a happy family.
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