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Milborne Port’s Annual Christmas Craft & Food Market

Fri 6 Nov 2015
By Mandy Forsey
Milborne Port’s Annual Christmas Craft & Food Market

Milborne Port’s fifth annual Christmas Craft & Food Market is on Sunday 29th November, 2015 from 11.00am to 4.00pm in the Village Hall. Parking and entry are free and all the stalls will be selling quality, handmade, home-grown bespoke items.

Fifty Years of Wincanton Transport and Engineering (1965-2015)

Wed 4 Nov 2015
By Richard Duckworth
Fifty Years of Wincanton Transport and Engineering (1965-2015)

On Saturday 14th November we will be presenting an evening of pure nostalgia, on film and stills, about Wincanton Transport from 1965 until 2015.

ANVIL Discussion: Should the UK Stay in the EU?

Tue 3 Nov 2015
By John Baxter
ANVIL Discussion: Should the UK Stay in the EU?

Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union? This is the choice we will be facing for the referendum. A local talk gives you the chance to look at the issues.

Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for October 2015

Tue 3 Nov 2015
By Steve Lee
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for October 2015

News and events from the Wincanton branch of the Royal British Legion. A summary and link to the full edition of October’s newsletter.

HSBC is Closing its Wincanton Branch

Thu 29 Oct 2015
By Fanny Charles
HSBC is Closing its Wincanton Branch

There is bad news for staff and customers of HSBC on Wincanton's High Street – the bank is closing the branch in January. It is also closing the branches at Sherborne and Glastonbury.

Poppy Appeal 2015

Wed 28 Oct 2015
By Tony Goddard
Poppy Appeal 2015

The 2015 National Poppy Appeal started on Thursday 22nd October and Wincanton is in full gear to make it a special year.

Memorial Benches – Strong Community Spirit Ensures A Happy Ending

Wed 28 Oct 2015
By Tony Goddard
Memorial Benches – Strong Community Spirit Ensures A Happy Ending

When one of the seats at the Wincanton War Memorial was damaged, it appeared to be an act of vandalism but there was a very different side to the incident and the outcome showed a strong community spirit.

South Street Road Closure – Monday 26th October

Sat 24 Oct 2015
By John Smith
South Street Road Closure – Monday 26th October

On Monday 26th October Somerset County Highways will be closing South Street for one day to allow works to be carried out on the pedestrian crossing between the Balsam Fields junction and Wincanton Primary School.

Refurbished Co-Op Store Opens Friday 23rd October

Wed 21 Oct 2015
By John Smith
Refurbished Co-Op Store Opens Friday 23rd October

The Co-Operative Store in Carrington Way reopens on Friday after a recent closure for refurbishment. With reduced floor space, the store can now legally trade for longer hours, though Co-Op says customers should still enjoy the same level of stock.

King Arthur’s Head Teacher on the School’s Latest OFSTED Report

Tue 20 Oct 2015
By Chris Beech
King Arthur’s Head Teacher on the School’s Latest OFSTED Report

King Arthur’s School received an OFSTED inspection in June 2015. Chris Beech, Head teacher, gives his perspective upon the report and why he thinks there’s every reason to be optimistic about the progress the school and its students are making.

The Honbu’s Seventh Birthday Celebrations Are a Big Hit

Fri 16 Oct 2015
By Paul Hacker
The Honbu’s Seventh Birthday Celebrations Are a Big Hit

The Honbu, Wincanton Karate Club’s full-time training centre, recently celebrated its 7th birthday and received four new RDX kick bags, courtesy of Steve Lafferty from ALS Technologies.

“Interstellar” at Wincanton Film Society

Tue 13 Oct 2015
By John Smith
“Interstellar” at Wincanton Film Society

The scientifically mind-bending Interstellar is the next film at Wincanton Film Society, showing this Wednesday at 7:30pm. Walking the fine line between science fiction and science fact, this film promises to change the way you think about the Universe and space travel.

Wincanton Carnival Returns This Friday

Tue 13 Oct 2015
By John Smith
Wincanton Carnival Returns This Friday

After a six-year gap Wincanton Carnival is making a come-back, starting this Friday. The brand new Carnival team have worked hard during the past 12 months to revive a local tradition that dates back to 1985.

Citizens Advice Increases its Services in Wincanton

Wed 7 Oct 2015
By Angela Kerr
Citizens Advice Increases its Services in Wincanton

We are increasing our services in Wincanton. From Monday 19th October we will be at the Balsam Centre every week from 10.00am – 3.00pm, operating a drop-in service. A team of trained advisers will be available to help throughout the day.

Bayford Hall Project Table Top Sale

Mon 5 Oct 2015
By Marilyn Miland
Bayford Hall Project Table Top Sale

Visit our table top sale or have a table yourself for £5.00 at Bayford Mission Hall on Saturday 10th October, from 10.00am to 12.30pm. Our working group is raising funds for the purchase and refurbishment of Bayford Chapel.

Wincanton Racecourse to Host First Ever Side-Saddle Charity Flat Race

Fri 2 Oct 2015
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse to Host First Ever Side-Saddle Charity Flat Race

On Sunday 25th October Wincanton will stage the first ever side-saddle charity flat race on a British racecourse in celebration of the Somerset track’s two season association with the Southern Spinal Injuries Trust.

Ice Creams & Milk Shakes at The Small Cake Shop

Tue 29 Sep 2015
By Ian Riddick
Ice Creams & Milk Shakes at The Small Cake Shop

Customers at The Small Cake Shop in Wincanton High Street, diligently searching for cake-craft items and gifts, are now able to indulge themselves with a wide selection of delicious ice creams and milk shakes.

Christmas 2015 Party Menu at Truffles

Sun 27 Sep 2015
By Richard Sorapure
Christmas 2015 Party Menu at Truffles

For your office Christmas Party try one of our two-option party menus at Truffles, Bruton for Lunch or Dinner for pre-booked parties from December 1st – December 24th. Two course menu just £16 or a fuller menu for £28 per person.

Head Chef Required at The Nog

Thu 24 Sep 2015
By Amy Cutts
Head Chef Required at The Nog

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious head chef to lead our kitchen here at The Nog – is it you?

Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for September 2015

Thu 24 Sep 2015
By Steve Lee
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for September 2015

News and events from the Wincanton branch of the Royal British Legion. A summary and link to the full edition of September’s newsletter.

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