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Bruton School For Girls Rated "Excellent" and "Outstanding"
Bruton School for Girls in Somerset is thrilled to have received a fantastic Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Report and has been found to be ‘excellent’ and ‘outstanding’ in every way!
Cale Park Development Gets Underway VIDEO
Wincanton's £500,000 recreation ground redevelopment project, designated 'Cale Park' by locals, has taken its first steps. Town and District Council representatives, with aid from several non-profit organisations including C.A.T.C.H., and groups of local school children have spent a day planting a great many hedge and tree saplings in and around the play area.
Wincanton Opticians Celebrates 10 Years in Business
Award winning local Optometrist Sarah Gibson is celebrating ten years in business in Wincanton on Tuesday 3rd June. To mark the occasion, Sarah and her practice team will be raising funds to sponsor a Guide Dog puppy.
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit – Showing at The Bear, Monday 2nd June
Wincanton Film Society is bringing yet another blockbuster film to town, showing action thriller "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" at The Bear Inn on Monday 2nd June. Join us for a movie, food and a beverage! 7.30pm start.
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - June 2014
This month the Villager has a colourful selection of views from a variety of residents. As always the magazine also includes useful information on local activities and contacts.
Wincanton at War – August to December 1914
A presentation by Tony Goddard for the Wincanton Museum and History Society on Thursday 29th May in the Memorial Hall. The presentation will be supported by archive photos and battlefield artefacts.
Wincanton Sports Ground Extravaganza 2014
Wincanton Sports Ground is excited to announce that we will be holding our annual Open Day on Saturday 14th June 2014 from 12.00pm onwards. We have a range of activities that are perfect for a family afternoon out!
Sharing Textile Skills with Carrington House
Residents of Carrington House helped to create a textile piece at the Balsam Centre commemorating the 37 men from Wincanton who are on the Roll of Honour at the Parish Church.
Talk on European Union in St John's Church, Horsington
Roland Rudd is Chairman of Business for New Europe. He will give a talk at St John’s Church, Horsington on Friday 6th June 2014. This will give us an opportunity to learn more about the mystery which is the European Union!
Coast to Coast Walk to Help Rebuild Typhoon-Ravaged Balud
We shall be walking coast-to-coast across Devon via the Two Moors Way in early June to raise money to help rebuild Balud village in the Phillipines. The people here, where I have family, lost everything in a typhoon in 2013.
Heritage Lottery Funding Comes to Wincanton
A First World War Community and Arts Heritage Project has won Heritage Lottery Funding. The project focuses on the impact the War had on Wincanton 100 years ago, using local artefacts and commemorative crafted objects to engage with young people.
Wincanton Post Office is a Finalist for National Retas Award
Congratulations to Wincanton Post Office on reaching the final six in the 2014 Retas Awards, a prestigious event aimed at retailers within the greeting cards industry. To reach the final is a superb accolade to Wincanton Post Office's efforts.
King Arthur's 'Excalibur' Magazine – Spring 2014
Take a look at the latest edition of our school magazine ‘Excalibur’, full of news and pictures of events that have taken place in the Spring term at King Arthur’s Community School.
Wincanton Choral Society Performs Rossini on Sunday 18th May
The Wincanton Choral Society Spring Concert will take place in the Wincanton Sports Centre on Sunday 18th May. The 100-strong choir and soloists will sing La Petite Messe Solennelle (Little Solemn Mass) by Rossini.
'The Great Gatsby' – Wincanton Film Society – Tuesday 20th May
Wincanton Film Society is screening 'The Great Gatsby' at King Arthur’s Performance Enhancement Centre on Tuesday 20th May. The cast is headed by Leonardo Di Caprio; a visually stunning film about one of the classic periods of the 20th Century.
Wincanton Street Market Starts its 2014 Season Sunday 18th May
Following on from the successful trial markets in the autumn of 2013, this year’s season of Sunday markets will commence on Sunday 18th May. With over twenty stalls booked, there will be plenty to browse and buy for everyone.
Graham Watson, MEP for the South West, Visits Wincanton
Sir Graham Watson, together with local Liberal Democrats, recently spent a day leafleting in preparation for the elections to the European Parliament on Thursday 22nd May. He also gave an impromptu video interview for the Wincanton Window.
A Framework for Making Wincanton a Better Place
After a recent appeal for ideas to put together an action plan for Wincanton, I have had an astonishing amount of feedback from locals and set out here the issues, suggestions and action needed to make Wincanton a better place.
Redfearns Restaurant – Making Wincanton the Place to Eat
Congratulations to Geoff Redfearn, a nationally celebrated and respected chef, officially opening Redfearns, a unique Thai/Asian Fusion restaurant in South Street, Wincanton on Saturday 10th May. Experience his passion for cooking.
Toad Patrol – Volunteers Near Hardway Protect Toads on the Road
In early spring, two interesting species can be found in country lanes at dusk. The Toad Patrol has the unusual, but satisfying task of helping toads and newts safely to their pond for spawning.
Riding For All Ages at Pevlings Farm Riding & Livery Stables
Almost 29 years ago, Alison Tytheridge started a small riding school at Pevlings Farm with just four ponies. Now with 29 horses and a thriving livery business, there’s lots going on for riders of all ages, even lapsed riders!
Holbrook – More Than Your Average Fitness Club
Come along to Holbrook Health Club's free open weekend between 23rd and 26th May to try out our facilities for free and take advantage of various special membership offers.
Sport 50 at Wincanton Sports Ground for the Over 50s
Sport 50 is continuing to run at Wincanton Sports Ground. If you are over 50 and would like to take part in activities such as boccia, indoor curling and indoor badminton, while meeting new people, then Sport 50 could be for you!
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond MP Visits Henshaw Inflatables
On 23rd April, the Rt Hon. Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Defence, visited the successful local business Henshaw Inflatables, a world-leader in providing RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boats) to military facilities worldwide.
Famous Open Gardens and Specialist Plant Sale at Yarlington House
Count and Countess De Salis are opening their delightful manor house gardens at Yarlington House for the famous specialist plant sale. Saturday 17th May. Every discerning gardener will find it a great day out.
All About the Girls at Wincanton’s Ladies Day on 13th May
On Tuesday 13th May, ladies will take centre stage at Wincanton Racecourse with the ever popular Ladies Day. As the season draws to a close, the two remaining May meetings always guarantees the season concluded in style.
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - May 2014
As usual this month’s Villager magazine contains a mixture of information and entertainment concerning the residents of our villages and some activities of individual residents. This month our cover picture is a remarkable example of aviation art by Terence Lee.
BatcombeLive Mini Festival 8th – 11th May
Over this long weekend in May, BatcombeLive, has arranged four varied evening events to appeal to a wide range of interests. Proceeds will be divided between the Batcombe Branch of the Royal British Legion and Care for Casualties, the Rifles Charity.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for April 2014
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the April Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in PDF format.
Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) Finals Day Triumph
Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) Under 14s and Under 16s teams have had fantastic seasons this year, culminating in two wins at the Yeovil and District Youth League Finals Day at Somerton Sports and Social Club on Sunday 27th April.