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Five-Star Panel for Wincanton’s Cheltenham Festival Preview
With final preparations for the iconic Cheltenham Festival (March 10th – 13th) upon us, race-goers can gain first hand insight into an array of Cheltenham Festival contenders at the Wincanton Festival Preview Luncheon on Thursday, March 5th.
More New Trees for Cale Park - Join the Planting on Sunday 1st March
The ongoing regeneration of the Cale Park area takes another step forward on Sunday 1st March, with a tree planting morning. If you want to help with the planting work, volunteers will be very welcome!
Wincanton Runner Turns the Tables for Retired Greyhounds
Wincanton resident Shaun Andrews is turning the tables on greyhound racing to raise money to help the breed. He’ll be doing the running at the Bath Half Marathon on 1st March while the greyhounds look on.
Good Samaritans
The Kiddle family of Wincanton are getting a reputation for being Good Samaritans. In April 2014 Gordon rescued an elderly canine resident. Now his wife Margaret has come to the rescue of an elderly human neighbour in need of help.
Friends of King Arthur’s Quiz Night – Thursday 5th March
The Friends of King Arthur’s Community School are holding a Quiz Evening on Thursday 5th March to raise funds. Enjoy the challenge of questions set by our Quizmaster, a ploughman’s supper and some good quizzing company.
Museum Gets a Logo Thanks to King Arthur’s Artists
Will Bristol and Brad Tucker, students at King Arthur’s Community School, win prizes for designing a powerful logo for the Wincanton Museum and History Society.
Pick 'n' Mix Speed Limits
Confusion reigns in Galhampton. Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, David Rendel, has spotted a set of contradictory speed limit signs near his North Barrow home.
Springwatch's Chris Sperring Will Talk in Wincanton on 13th March
Chris Sperring, a professional wildlife conservationist most recognisable these days by his involvement with the BBC's Springwatch, will be in Wincanton on 13th March to give a talk on wildlife conservation in this area. Tickets only £3!
Japanese Doll Festival at the Balsam Centre
Japanese Playgroup South West UK is hosting a fundraising event on Saturday 28th February at the Balsam Centre. The Japanese Doll Festival promotes UK-Japan friendship, inviting local artists to exhibit their artworks while providing cultural exchange opportunities for all generations.
Race Night Fundraiser for the Balsam Centre
Get a group of friends together and join the Balsam Centre as they host an evening of entertainment with their Race Night fundraiser on Friday 27th Feburary at Wincanton Memorial Hall.
A Butterfly Summer: Monitoring Butterflies at Carymoor
Volunteer ‘Butterfly Transect Walker’ Julian Rawlins monitors butterfly numbers on the Carymoor nature reserve near Castle Cary. He reports on his 2014 results, revealing that it was a good summer for butterflies.
Milborne Port Opera Up For Four Awards
Local amateur group Milborne Port Opera has been nominated for four awards in the forthcoming David Beach Awards from the Somerset Fellowship of Drama (Somerset’s answer to the "Oscars").
The Invisible Woman Showing at Wincanton Film Society on 18th February
On Wednesday 18th February Wincanton Film Society season continues its 2014-15 programme with a screening of The Invisible Woman, starring Ralph Fiennes, Felicity Jones and Kristin Scott Thomas.
The Sweet Smell of Success - Celebration Cakes by Tanya Martin
A year after setting up her successful cake business, Art of Cakes, Tanya Martin talks to me about her passion for baking and cake decoration. Her bespoke cakes demonstrate her enormous skill and creative flair.
NatWest Wincanton Reassures – We’re Not Closing!
Following an incorrect announcement in the Western Gazette that NatWest in Wincanton is to close, staff at the Wincanton branch have been reassuring customers and visitors that it’s business as usual.
Old Time Jazz comes to Charlton Horethorne
As part of the Take Art Rural Touring service, Fumi Okiji’s Old Time Jazz Band will be visiting Charlton Horethorne Village Hall on Thursday 12th February at 7.30pm.
Town Council Surgeries & Election Hustings in Wincanton
Saturday Surgeries, started by Wincanton Town Council last autumn, have now begun a new series of Surgeries for 2015 to hear residents’ views. Additionally, prospective candidates for both Town and District Councils will attend a Hustings in April.
C.A.T.C.H. Litter Pick Along the River Cale – Sunday 1st March 2015
Community action group C.A.T.C.H. will be carrying out their next litter pick along the River Cale on Sunday 1st March 2015. As always, the group would like to invite any willing volunteers to join them on the day from 9.00am.
Prestigious National Award & New Premises for KD Grooming Studio
Kelly Davis and the team at KD Grooming Studio have plenty to shout about. Winning the prestigious national accolade of Grooming Business of the Year (2014) came just days before moving into new, bigger premises in Wincanton.
A Time for Gifts – Inheritance Tax Tips from Battens Solicitors
Are you worried that the value of your property, cash and investments may leave your loved ones facing large Inheritance Tax bills? How can you ensure that you leave more of your estate to your loved ones? Naomi Dyer investigates...
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