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Famous National Hunt Trainer Paul Nicholls to Sign His Book in Papertrees

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Adrian Ollerton
Famous National Hunt Trainer Paul Nicholls to Sign His Book in Papertrees

Adrian Ollerton, owner of our High Street books and stationery shop is delighted to host Paul Nicholls at a book signing on Tuesday 22nd December 12 noon to 2pm.

Police Appeal for Witnesses - Car Vandalised

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Jenny Maynard
Police Appeal for Witnesses - Car Vandalised

On New Year's Eve a Peugeot 106 was parked in North Street, Wincanton. Overnight the driver's side window was smashed.

January PACT Meeting (Wincanton Partners and Communities Together)

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Jenny Maynard
January PACT Meeting (Wincanton Partners and Communities Together)

What is happening about CCTV, parking, recycling and a new level crossing in Wincanton. PCSO Jenny Maynard Reports.

Host Family for German Visitors Urgently Needed

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Gill D'Arcy
Host Family for German Visitors Urgently Needed

Our Friends from Lahnau are arriving in Wincanton on 2nd April. We are a host family short - can you help?

Town Clerk Sam Skirton Reports

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Sam Skirton
Town Clerk Sam Skirton Reports

What the Town Council has been discussing. Bottle banks closing, planning decision for Long Close site recommended. Elections. New Mayor.

The Work of a Police Officer

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By PC Andrew Brown
The Work of a Police Officer

PC Andrew Brown, Wincanton Beat Manager, talks about his job.

[3 RESPONSES] Pavement Danger in the Snow

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By David Winter
[3 RESPONSES] Pavement Danger in the Snow

High Street shopper complains about the dangerous pavements in the snow.

A303 Complete Closure between Willoughby Hedge and Mere for 5 weeks

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
A303 Complete Closure between Willoughby Hedge and Mere for 5 weeks

The A303 will be closed for five weeks between the 15th of February and the 19th of March 2010. For details and map

Builders at St. Luke's

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Fr Louis Beasley-Suffolk
Builders at St. Luke's

For the next couple of months St. Luke's Catholic Church is undergoing a major refurbishment.

Richard D'Arcy Our New Mayor

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Richard D'Arcy Our New Mayor

Our crisis ridden town council elects a new mayor.

A Message from the Mayor, Councillor Richard D'Arcy

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Richard D'Arcy
A Message from the Mayor, Councillor Richard D'Arcy

Richard D'Arcy talks about his work and that of the Town Council.

GP Helena Smith Introduces the Wincanton Health Centre

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Helena Smith GP
GP Helena Smith Introduces the Wincanton Health Centre

The Wincanton Health Centre has been caring for the town and surrounding villages for over 30 years and I have been asked to help people know what we are doing.

The New Health Centre - Public Meeting Friday 12th March 6.30pm

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Bradley
The New Health Centre - Public Meeting Friday 12th March 6.30pm

The plans for a new Health Centre to be situated away from the town centre (on the New Barns development off West Hill) have raised concern and a lot of interest, so the practice has arranged a public meeting in the Memorial Hall.

Volunteer and Make a Difference

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Rachel Kennedy
Volunteer and Make a Difference

Rachel Kennedy describes the opportunities and satisfactions to be found in volunteering.

[7 COMMENTS] Proposed New Wincanton Health Centre

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Press Release
[7 COMMENTS] Proposed New Wincanton Health Centre

Here are the plans, a map and a press release on the proposed new Health Centre for Wincanton on the New Barns development area. Concerned readers are invited to send in letters to the editor on this subject asap. Please provide name and phone number and state if you would prefer to remain anonymous.

The Proposed New Health Centre - A Comment from the Editor

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
The Proposed New Health Centre - A Comment from the Editor

Clearly the proposal to build a new Health Centre on the New Barns development area away from the centre of the town is highly controversial.

Innovative Scheme for New Homes

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Lynn Holmes
Innovative Scheme for New Homes

Dozens of empty properties in South Somerset could be fully renovated - and let out to local residents in need of housing - if a campaign led by South Somerset District Council is successful.

Co-operate or Face Savage Cuts - Tough Choices for Hard Times

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Co-operate or Face Savage Cuts - Tough Choices for Hard Times

South Somerset District Council are planning to enter a partnership with East Devon District Council to save money in order to sustain local socially useful initiatives.

Town Council Candidate - Jim Eastaugh

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Jim Eastaugh
Town Council Candidate - Jim Eastaugh

Jim Eastaugh outlines why he is standing for the Town Council Election on March 11th.

Wincanton Town Youth 24hr Football Marathon

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Town Youth 24hr Football Marathon

On Friday 12th March, Wincanton Town Youth Football Club are holding a 24hr football marathon in aid of Sports Relief. It will take place on the new Astroturf at Wincanton Sports Ground starting at 5.00pm. Please free to pop along and donate.

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