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

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.

Sue Place talks about the Balsam Centre

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Sue Place
Sue Place talks about the Balsam Centre

The Balsam Centre is a flourishing resource for the community and we have recently celebrated our 10th birthday. In that time our facilities and activities have grown and are now used by hundreds of people each week.

Holbrook House Halloween Dinner 31st October

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Darren McGinley
Holbrook House Halloween Dinner 31st October

"Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog". In honour of the many 'ghosts' associated with Holbrook House over the years, Head Chef Callum Keir and his team are creating a five course seasonal menu with a 'Halloween Flavour.'

PACT (Partners and Communities Together) Walkabout, 23rd October

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
PACT (Partners and Communities Together) Walkabout, 23rd October

A 'walkabout' intended to provide an opportunity for the public, the police, and council members and staff - town, district and county - to look at issues on the ground which may have been raised by any of them before final decisions which could affect our lives are made.

Pictures from Wincanton Carnival 2009

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Pictures from Wincanton Carnival 2009

Saturday saw what may be the last Wincanton Carnival Procession. With over 50 floats and teams and clubs from miles around, hundreds turned out to watch this exciting event.

Wincanton Winter Farmers Markets

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Wincanton Winter Farmers Markets

On Friday December 4th and Friday Feb 5th Wincanton's Memorial Hall is full of Somerset and other local farmers plying their wares. Have a look at these images to encourage you to visit. 9am - 1pm. Here is Chris with her trout from Mere Farms.

Jenny Maynard, PCSO (Police Community Support Officer)

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Jenny Maynard
Jenny Maynard, PCSO (Police Community Support Officer)

For the last two and a half years the cheerful face of Jenny Maynard had become well known around Wincanton. Here she describes just what her job entails.

Organ Given to Wincanton Parish Church

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Julie Russell
Organ Given to Wincanton Parish Church

A gathering of people from as far away as Plymouth and Worcester met on Saturday 10th October in the Parish Church for the presentation of a rather special organ from its builder to the Church.

Festive Celebrations at Holbrook House

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Darren McGinley
Festive Celebrations at Holbrook House

Merry Christmas! If you are planning to have a Christmas Party Holbrook has got it all, from a small intimate private dining room to the big end of year Christmas Party! There lots going on... please read on.

Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2009

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Mandy Cochrane
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2009

It's back! The Third Annual Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza takes place on Friday 11 December and we hope it's going to be bigger and better than ever!

An Introduction to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Maria Osborne
An Introduction to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School

Parent Maria Osborne describes with enthusiasm her children's primary school.

Wincanton Primary Pupils Pack Gifts for Children

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Wincanton Primary Pupils Pack Gifts for Children

The children at Wincanton Primary have been reminded that Christmas is a time to give and share as they helped pack shoebox gift boxes.

Head Teacher Ms Tamra Bradbury Introduces King Arthur's Community School

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Tamra Bradbury
Head Teacher Ms Tamra Bradbury Introduces King Arthur's Community School

King Arthur's Community School is a friendly, hardworking and busy school. We believe in and strive for inclusion and opportunities for all, good working relationships and high standards of achievement.

Weird and Wonderful in Wincanton Digital Image Competition

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Weird and Wonderful in Wincanton Digital Image Competition

Pupils from Wincanton Primary and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary together with students at King Arthurs are taking part in the first ever Weird and Wonderful in Wincanton Digital Image Competition.

Christmas Extravaganza 2009: Report and Pictures from WBT

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Smith
Christmas Extravaganza 2009: Report and Pictures from WBT

Well it came! It happened! And it's gone for another 12 months. The third annual Christmas Extravaganza to be held, and, as in the last two events we had a great evening with many people on the streets.

Christmas and Crime, PCSO Jenny Maynard Reports

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Jenny Maynard
Christmas and Crime, PCSO Jenny Maynard Reports

I hope all is well with you over this festive season, I thought I would send out a quick message to you to give you a brief overview of what has been happening in Wincanton over the last month or so.

'Diamonds are Forever' Ball at King Arthur's School

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Emma Harrison
'Diamonds are Forever' Ball at King Arthur's School

The Friends of King Arthur's have organised a Bond-themed ball for the 22nd January 2010. Dancing to 5th Avenue, supper, cocktails and a fun casino. Tickets, priced £20, from School Reception - Tel 01963 32368 or RAM Sports.

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