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Local Businesses are Fragile - Support Them... or Lose Them

Sat 17 Apr 2010
By John Smith
Local Businesses are Fragile - Support Them... or Lose Them

If you don't use it, you'll lose it. So many local businesses find existence hard because people support businesses in bigger towns.

How Will You Vote? Don't Miss the Wincanton Hustings, Thurs 22nd April

Wed 14 Apr 2010
By John Baxter
How Will You Vote? Don't Miss the Wincanton Hustings, Thurs 22nd April

Thursday 22nd at The Shed, The Balsam Centre at 7.30pm. Don't miss your chance to see, hear and question the candidates standing for this constituency in the General Election. The main ones have agreed to come. All have been invited.

Declaring an Interest

Thu 8 Apr 2010
By Bernard Pearson
Declaring an Interest

A new Town Councillor makes a few notes.

Easter Bonnets on Parade at Wincanton Primary

Wed 7 Apr 2010
By John Baxter
Easter Bonnets on Parade at Wincanton Primary

See some of the creations on show on Easter Thursday as the Key Stage 1 Pupils performed for their parents.

Profile of Annunziata Rees Mogg, the Prospective Conservative Candidate

Tue 9 Mar 2010
By John Baxter
Profile of Annunziata Rees Mogg, the Prospective Conservative Candidate

In writing up this extended interview my aim has been to explore as much as I could Annunziata Rees Mogg's education experience and values and to discuss with her how she sees some key policies and political issues.

Wincanton Town Council Election Candidates

Fri 26 Feb 2010
By John Baxter
Wincanton Town Council Election Candidates

For the first time in many years Wincanton is having a contested election for places on the Town Council on Thursday 11th March 2010.

Wincanton's Wintry Snowy Scenes (updated Jan 22nd)

Mon 8 Feb 2010
By John Baxter
Wincanton's Wintry Snowy Scenes (updated Jan 22nd)

Yes it can be tough, but snow is also lots of fun. If you have some good images send them in. Meanwhile here are some I took, today, Wednesday 6th January 2010.

Have Your Newspaper & Magazine Delivered

Fri 22 Jan 2010
By Adrian Ollerton
Have Your Newspaper & Magazine Delivered

We are considering starting Newspaper and Magazine deliveries in and around Wincanton. If we get enough response we will start the deliveries. Please call into shop to register your interest or call 01963 32356.

Weird and Wonderful in Wincanton - Gallery

Mon 14 Dec 2009
By Dave Smith
Weird and Wonderful in Wincanton - Gallery

Pupils from the three Wincanton schools took photos as part of the first ever Weird and Wonderful in Wincanton digital photo competition - and here they are!

What is the RING AND RIDE Community Accessible Transport Scheme?

Mon 26 Oct 2009
By Andy Chilton
What is the RING AND RIDE Community Accessible Transport Scheme?

We are a transport scheme using minibuses and serving the towns of Wincanton, Bruton, Castle Cary and surrounding villages. The CAT bus is available to people of all ages who live on a normal bus route but are unable to use it because they have mobility difficulties.

Off to a good start: Muriel Cairns talks about the Diary

Mon 26 Oct 2009
By Muriel Cairns
Off to a good start: Muriel Cairns talks about the Diary

Since coming online this October, 210 people have visited the Diary and every day I get a crop of new entries.

Sir Terry Pratchett visits Wincanton Library

Sat 10 Oct 2009
By Judith Sharp
Sir Terry Pratchett visits Wincanton Library

In Wincanton for the launching of his latest book in the Discworld series, Sir Terry visited our library.

Great Autumn Fashion Show at Preview

Tue 6 Oct 2009
By Juliet Lake, Sarah-Jane Lewis
Great Autumn Fashion Show at Preview

We have had a very busy week at Preview! Our two fashion shows in the Town Hall on the 22nd of September were a huge success and due to the generosity of many local traders donating raffle prizes we have been able to raise £1,000 for our chosen charity, the National Osteoporosis Society.

Royal Marines Chaplain to Speak in Cucklington

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Royal Marines Chaplain to Speak in Cucklington

Not to be missed - a talk in the Cucklington Village Hall entitled 'Afghanistan - a Personal View', Friday 2nd October at 7pm

St Margaret's Somerset Hospice Opens New High Street Shop

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Linda Ireland
St Margaret's Somerset Hospice Opens New High Street Shop

On Friday 4th September a crowd of visitors, well wishers and potential customers filled Wincanton High Street to see the Mayor of Wincanton, David Marsh, cut the ribbon to officially open the new St. Margaret's Furniture Shop.

Wincanton Quakers invite David Heath MP to speak

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Wincanton Quakers invite David Heath MP to speak

David Heath MP to speak at an open meeting on 'Ethics In Politics'. Friday 16th October in Wincanton Meeting House (31 High St. Entrance by the Museum). All welcome.

Welcome to Wincanton Window

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Welcome to Wincanton Window

Welcome to the start up of Wincanton Window, WW for short. As a non-profit community web magazine we have a long way to go to get everyone on board and to see what a real community resource the WW can be.

New Acting Head at Wincanton Primary

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Sarah Martin
New Acting Head at Wincanton Primary

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back to school our children, parents, staff and governors after the summer break and to welcome our new families that have joined us this term.

Rebecca Amesbury, Founder of Purple Sparkle

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Rebecca Amesbury
Rebecca Amesbury, Founder of Purple Sparkle

Rebecca is an inspiring example of how one person can set up a business by making something special and unique and offering it to her customers both in her beautifully laid out little shop and through her own website.(Editor)

Wincanton Baptists get New Minister

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Wincanton Baptists get New Minister

The Rev Andrew Ireland, a man with an interesting background and wide experience arrives with his family in Wincanton to lead the Baptist Church.

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