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“Sisters” Polish Food Takeaway - New on Wincanton High Street

Tue 22 Sep 2015
By John Smith
“Sisters” Polish Food Takeaway - New on Wincanton High Street

A new Polish takeaway, “Sisters” opened on 5th September on Wincanton High Street, with a menu offering a wide selection of both savoury and sweet Polish delicacies.

Diamond Celebrations at Wincanton Flower Show

Mon 21 Sep 2015
By Richard D'Arcy
Diamond Celebrations at Wincanton Flower Show

Wincanton and District Gardeners Association celebrated its 60th Flower Show on September 5th 2015. The number of visitors who attended the show during the afternoon were double that of the previous year.

‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ Begins the New WFS Season

Fri 18 Sep 2015
By John Smith
‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ Begins the New WFS Season

‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ kicks off the 2015/16 Wincanton Film Society season on Tuesday 22nd September at their King Arthur’s venue. But it’s not just the season that’s new.

The Fine Food Company Sponsors Yeovil Town Ladies Under 14s

Fri 18 Sep 2015
By Lorna Allen
The Fine Food Company Sponsors Yeovil Town Ladies Under 14s

The Fine Food Company in Wincanton is pleased to announce that they are sponsoring the Yeovil Town Football Club Ladies Under 14s football team. They feature on the back of the team’s half zip training and match day jumpers.

Horsington Open Tees Off for Another Year

Thu 17 Sep 2015
By Richard Gaunt
Horsington Open Tees Off for Another Year

Horsington Open Charity Golf competition is now in its third year. Open to all comers, it takes place on Friday October 23rd at Henstridge Golf Club. Enter at the Half Moon, Horsington, or the White Horse, South Cheriton.

The Italian Barber of Wincanton - A Talk by John Baxter

Sat 12 Sep 2015
By John Baxter
The Italian Barber of Wincanton - A Talk by John Baxter

A Museum and History Society talk on Friday 25th September at 7.30pm in Wincanton Memorial Hall, on the life of Alberto Bioletti who worked as a barber in Wincanton for 45 years. Yet John says, “His is one of the most extra-ordinary lives I have ever encountered.”

Feel Better with a Book at The Balsam Centre

Fri 11 Sep 2015
By Samantha Weaver
Feel Better with a Book at The Balsam Centre

Looking to enjoy a good read and meet new people? In need of a boost now that summer’s over? A new weekly reading group, encouraging the local community to connect through great literature, is beginning at The Balsam Centre this week.

Craftique Gifts and Home Ware for Autumn

Thu 10 Sep 2015
By John Smith
Craftique Gifts and Home Ware for Autumn

Since opening in July, Sara’s business has gone well and she is looking forward to a busy period on the run up to Christmas, with the emphasis on a range of different product lines in September and October.

Wessex Water Issues “Boil Water” Notice to Some Villages in Wincanton Area UPDATED

Wed 9 Sep 2015
By Wessex Water
Wessex Water Issues “Boil Water” Notice to Some Villages in Wincanton Area <small style='color: red;'>UPDATED</small>

Wessex Water has asked its customers living in the Bratton Seymour, Shepton Montague, Yarlington, and Maperton areas of Somerset to boil their water before using it, as a precautionary measure after the company found the water supply was not of its usual standard.

Country House Car Boot Sale at Yarlington House

Wed 9 Sep 2015
By Veronica Goodenough
Country House Car Boot Sale at Yarlington House

You are invited to The Country House Car Boot Sale on Sunday 13th September 2015, 9.00am to 2.30pm at Yarlington House, with profits going to Somerset Sight, helping visually impaired people in Somerset.

Digital Photography Course at The Balsam Centre

Mon 7 Sep 2015
By Annette Yoosefinejad
Digital Photography Course at The Balsam Centre

Wincanton Camera Club is returning to run a Digital Photography Course at The Balsam Centre, on Saturday 12th September. This was a very popular course so we’ve asked the Camera Club to come back and run another.

VJ Day Events & Celebrations in Wincanton

Thu 3 Sep 2015
By Dawn Old
VJ Day Events & Celebrations in Wincanton

Pictures and write up of the many local events that took place in August to commemorate VJ Day. The events saw the participation of many local residents, councillors and businesses.

Penn View Pets – Professional Pet Grooming, Opens 7th September

Sun 30 Aug 2015
By Tina Ogborn LCGI
Penn View Pets – Professional Pet Grooming, Opens 7th September

Penn View Pets is a new grooming salon in Wincanton offering one-to-one attention for your pets in a calm, stress free environment. I will be offering every customer 20% off their first visit before 31st October.

Bereft Bennetts Field Businesses Battle Broadband Bosses

Wed 26 Aug 2015
By John Smith
Bereft Bennetts Field Businesses Battle Broadband Bosses

With frustration growing over the lack of adequate broadband on Bennetts Field Trading Estate, Wincanton Chamber brokered a meeting between representatives of affected businesses and those of the ongoing fibre rollout administration.

Winkfest!

Mon 24 Aug 2015
By Dani Wood
Winkfest!

Winkfest, a day of family fun, entertainment and live music, debuts in Wincanton this year on bank holiday Monday 31st August 2015, 11am till 6pm at Wincanton Sports Ground.

Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for August 2015

Mon 24 Aug 2015
By Steve Lee
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for August 2015

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

Wincanton Health Centre Invites Feedback at Public Meeting

Fri 21 Aug 2015
By Nigel Engert
Wincanton Health Centre Invites Feedback at Public Meeting

Wincanton Health Centre is offering patients the chance to ask questions about its services at a Public Meeting on Wednesday 16th September, 6:30pm, at Wincanton Memorial Hall.

Annual Fete Raises £2,190 for Wincanton Community Hospital

Thu 20 Aug 2015
By Richard D’Arcy
Annual Fete Raises £2,190 for Wincanton Community Hospital

With the kind help of hospital staff, Friends and volunteers, Wincanton’s Community Hospital Annual Fete was a huge success, raising much-needed funds for the hospital and ensuring a fun afternoon for all who attended.

Playday Start Time Error

Wed 19 Aug 2015
By John Smith
Playday Start Time Error

South Somerset have announced that there is an error in their poster for today’s Playday in Wincanton. The poster shows the event running between 10am and 1pm. The event actually starts at 1pm and runs through till 4pm. Please pass the word to everyone you know.

Wincanton Skate Jam 2015 VIDEO

Tue 18 Aug 2015
By Dave Smith
Wincanton Skate Jam 2015 <small style='color: red;'>VIDEO</small>

Wincanton hosted its first Skate Jam back on 12th August, attracting participants from as far as Yeovil to the free youth day. Spectators were treated to a stunning show of acrobatic skills.

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