Wincanton's focused community website, providing news and information including a full calendar

Concert by Bruton School for Girls at Wincanton Parish Church

Fri 28 May 2010
By Matt Dury/Gill D'Arcy
Concert by Bruton School for Girls at Wincanton Parish Church

The Students at Bruton School for Girls gave a concert in Wincanton Parish Church on the evening of Wednesday 5th May. All the proceeds from this concert were for the Church Funds.

Health Awareness Day at King Arthur's Community School

Fri 28 May 2010
By Mandy Cochrane
Health Awareness Day at King Arthur's Community School

Exhibitors representing the local health and fitness industry gave visitors a varied insight into their work at a recent Health Awareness Day at King Arthur's Community School

Wesley and Wincanton Methodists

Wed 26 May 2010
By John Baxter
Wesley and Wincanton Methodists

I visit Wincanton Methodist Church and discover John Wesley came here.

Open Day on Proposed Relocation of Wincanton Health Centre

Thu 20 May 2010
By John Baxter
Open Day on Proposed Relocation of Wincanton Health Centre

As crunch time approaches, Practice Manager Janet Loe and Architect Neil Niblett explain the plans and consult over the Health Centre Plans in the Sun Lounge.

Primary School Pupils in Language Days at King Arthur's

Thu 20 May 2010
By Virginie Cadieu
Primary School Pupils in Language Days at King Arthur's

How Yr 5 pupils from Wincanton area primary schools and Year 8 students from King Arthur’s spent two days working and playing together, exploring and developing their French and their understanding of French culture.

Dramatic Reading of Mark's Gospel

Mon 17 May 2010
By John Baxter
Dramatic Reading of Mark's Gospel

Wincanton Churches Together have backed an ecumenical group of Wincanton readers in their project of putting on a dramatic reading of Mark's Gospel.

Our General Election - A Wincanton Perspective

Mon 17 May 2010
By John Baxter
Our General Election - A Wincanton Perspective

A personal account and reflection on the most unpredictable General Election since the 1930's.

Bernard Reminds Us About the Discworld Contribution

Fri 14 May 2010
By Bernard Pearson
Bernard Reminds Us About the Discworld Contribution

What Sir Terry Pratchett and his fans have brought to Wincanton and why we should welcome the recent ceremony in Kingswell Rise which involved a lump of concrete.

What Do You Think? Have Your Say. Comment. Contribute

Fri 14 May 2010
By John Baxter
What Do You Think? Have Your Say. Comment. Contribute

Lively debate, airing differences of opinion, letting people know what's going on locally and helping them finding out more. That's what we are all about. As the Window takes off have your say. Comment and Contribute.

Episode 2 - The Chain Gang

Mon 10 May 2010
By Bernard Pearson
Episode 2 - The Chain Gang

More adventures from the Town Council chamber - Part 2 - Things afoot.

Finn Kennedy Back for Smash Hit Charity Fashion Show

Fri 7 May 2010
By John Baxter
Finn Kennedy Back for Smash Hit Charity Fashion Show

Fresh from France, Wincanton's best known fashionista, Finn Kennedy, comperes and produces a fashion show with a team of local volunteer models to show a wide choice of clothes from St Margaret's Hospice Charity Shop in Wincanton.

WBT Hustings Q&A

Thu 6 May 2010
By John Smith
WBT Hustings Q&A

At the recent Wincanton Election Hustings WBT presented each of our prospective MP's with a list of questions that are important to the business community. Here are the answers we're received so far.

NEW FEATURES! The Window Has Been Upgraded

Sat 1 May 2010
By Dave Smith
NEW FEATURES! The Window Has Been Upgraded

The first major upgrade to the Wincanton Window has arrived, finally. With user accounts come comments. Now you can have your say, and no need to wait!

Annunziata Rees-Mogg Refuses to Debate Climate Change at Castle Cary Hustings

Fri 30 Apr 2010
By John Baxter
Annunziata Rees-Mogg Refuses to Debate Climate Change at Castle Cary Hustings

Those who turned up for the hustings on Climate Change in Castle Cary found a key player not there.

Driver Crashes and Runs Off After Accident in North Street

Tue 27 Apr 2010
By Mandy Cochrane
Driver Crashes and Runs Off After Accident in North Street

A driver and his passenger ran off into the night after hitting a parked car in North Street on Saturday night.

The Phantom of the Opera with David Briggs

Tue 27 Apr 2010
By Gordon Amery
The Phantom of the Opera with David Briggs

At 7.30pm on Friday 30th April 2010, Gillingham Methodist Church is offering a unique cinema experience with a twist. Silent classic 1925 Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney, with live, improvised organ accompaniment from international recitalist David Briggs.

WLTA Twinning Week Once Again a Great Success

Mon 26 Apr 2010
By Gill D'Arcy
WLTA Twinning Week Once Again a Great Success

WLTA has once again had a very successful week that was enjoyed by all who hosted or visited. A very varied programme was arranged with many trips out to the coast, historical places and shopping destinations.

Packed Hustings at the Balsam Centre

Fri 23 Apr 2010
By John Baxter
Packed Hustings at the Balsam Centre

The Shed at the Balsam Centre was bursting at the seams as everyone who could, crowded in to see, hear and question the five candidates standing for Parliament. It was quite an encounter.

Car Boot Sale at King Arthur's School

Thu 22 Apr 2010
By Emma Harrison
Car Boot Sale at King Arthur's School

Organised by the Friends of King Arthur's School, a Car Boot Sale on Saturday 1st of May from 10am - 1pm. Open to sellers from 9am - £5 per pitch. Free entry for buyers. Bacon Rolls & Refreshments available. All proceeds to the school.

WBT Calls All Businesses to the Election Hustings

Sat 17 Apr 2010
By John Smith
WBT Calls All Businesses to the Election Hustings

It's important that the business community gets to know who they will be voting for.

© 2009 Wincanton Window    -    Site designed, hosted and maintained by Link-2