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A Candlelight Christmas Concert
Christmas cheer, singing and candlelight as the Pilgrim Singers performed A Candlelight Christmas in Wincanton Baptist Church.
Happy Christmas!
Despite appearances in our festive Christmas message, we really do wish all our readers and authors a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Join us again in 2014 for more local news, views and some new website features...
Rochfords Raise Money for Bowel Cancer UK
Mark Rochford is taking part in Decembeard, a fundraising event held each December for Bowel Cancer UK. The challenge is to not shave for one month and grow a full beard. Part way through December, Mark's beard is coming on well!
Divine Wines Raffles Well Travelled Beaujolais for Wincanton Community Hospital
After its unique journey from France in a classic Mini Cooper, a rather special bottle of Beaujolais finally made its way to a happy owner on 14th December, when it was drawn in a charity raffle at Divine Wines in Wincanton.
Somerset’s Ultimate Christmas Experience – Wincanton Races on Boxing Day
Racing at Wincanton on Boxing Day on Thursday 26th December is the highlight of Somerset's social and sporting calendar, and with a surge in advance booking, Wincanton Racecourse is definitely the place to be over Christmas.
Castle Cary Bridge is Open... But What's the Cost?
The bridge over the railway at Castle Cary is open and traffic is flowing again. But with the lengthy repairs now set to become a bad memory, some local businesses are starting to calculate the cost to their livelihoods.
Adventurer Helen Lloyd Shares Her Experiences at the Half Moon
Bestselling author and global adventurer Helen Lloyd has cycled the length of Africa unassisted, and attempts her toughest challenge yet this winter - cycling across Eastern Siberia. Helen shares her experiences on 28th December at the Half Moon Inn, Horsington.
Travelling Nativity Visits Homes Around Wincanton
Volunteers from Wincanton Parish Church will be travelling around Wincanton in the lead up to Christmas, delivering Nativity scenes for a day or two in each home, and leaving a knitted sheep as a keepsake when it moves on.
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2013 – Another Great Success
As in previous years, many people turned out on Friday 6th December to enjoy Wincanton's annual Christmas Extravaganza, with entertainment, late night shopping and carols around the Market Square Christmas tree. View our photo gallery.
Truffles Restaurant Christmas Party Menus
It's Party Time at Truffles! We will be running Christmas Party menus for both lunch and dinner in December in addition to our normal meals. Make this your venue for the office party or family gathering.
King Arthur’s Students Inspired by Ex-Pupil Prof. Sir Robert Burgess
King Arthur's School recently celebrated the success of its Key Stage 4 students during its annual award ceremony. This year the guest presenter was Vice Chancellor of Leicester University Sir Robert Burgess, who attended King Arthur's School from 1958.
Wincanton Workhouse – Life in a Rural Workhouse
Christmas Day in Wincanton Workhouse. It was a bleak time, especially for children and in the early years of its existence. For the inmates it was hard to tell Christmas Day from any other day. An interesting story of Wincanton's history.
Volunteers Urgently Needed for Companion Club
Wincanton Live At Home scheme, which aims to combat loneliness and social isolation in the elderly, urgently need new volunteers for our Tuesday Companions Club, as two of our longstanding volunteers are retiring at Christmas.
Staff and Customers of The Studio Support the Poppy Appeal
Congratulations to the staff and customers of The Studio, one in particular, who have raised a considerable sum for this year's British Legion Poppy Appeal.
Glaucoma and the Pill – Should I Be Worried?
Were you worried by the recent article in the national newspapers about an increased risk of glaucoma if you have taken the contraceptive pill? Well don't panic just yet! Read on for a less sensationalist and more common sense approach...
Wincanton PCSO's New Beat Surgery - A Fresh Approach to Community Policing
Local policing can be a sensitive subject in any conversation. However our local PCSOs are trying to take a fresh approach by working smart to reach out to the wider community. Weekly beat surgeries will take place at our Morrisons store.
Christmas Tree Festival and Services – 2013
Wincanton Parish Church is holding a Christmas Tree Festival over a three day period. Everyone is welcome to come and support this event from 13th to 15th December. A programme of church services will be taking place during December.
"Quartet" Showing at Wincanton Film Society on Wednesday 11th December
Wincanton Film Society is delighted to be screening Quartet, one of the film industry's best comedies, released in the UK in January 2013. Starring Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly and Tom Courtenay.
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - December 2013 & January 2014
News and events from Horsington and South Cheriton. More on activities by local residents – golf, art, riding for the disabled, scouts visit to Australia and all the regular information on events and contacts.
The Beaujolais is Back!
The first bottle of 2013 Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived in Wincanton from France in the boot of Stephen's classic 1966 Mini Cooper "Nicole". The wine will now be raffled by Divine Wines to raise money for Wincanton Community Hospital.
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter November 2013
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the November newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs.
Police Arrest Driver After Crashing Into Church Gates
On Saturday 30th November a driver under the influence of drink drove the wrong way down Church Street, crashing into the gates at St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church and causing considerable damage.
Babes 2 Teens – Parent-Friendly Kids Clothing
Babes 2 Teens is a new shop in Wincanton High Street with an innovative twist – when your kids grow out of the clothes you buy, bring them back and get 50% of the price when they're sold on again.
Christmas Shopping on Course
The countdown to Christmas has begun and Wincanton Racecourse is offering December 5th race-goers the chance to get ahead of the game with the inaugural Clarks Village Christmas Experience Race Day.
Wassailing at Yarlington - A Fun Family Evening
Brue Valley Rotary club is again holding their Wassail event at Yarlington on the 17th January 2014. This is a well attended, free event which allows us to collect much needed funds for Wincanton Hospital and other Rotary charities.
Charity Reception Raises £700 for Harry's Hydro Appeal
David Warburton, Parliamentary Candidate for Somerton & Frome, hosted a Charity Fundraiser for Somerset's Hydrotherapy and Sensory Centre and raised £700 for the charity Harry's Hydro Appeal.
Wincanton Farmers' Market is Ending in December
Wincanton Farmers' Market, which has been a regular feature in the town since 1999, will close after its last market on Friday 6th December. Several producers are leaving the market and there are not enough stallholders left to make the market viable.
Final Pilot Street Market – Now We Need Your Feedback!
On Sunday 20th 17th November the Wincanton Town Team held its third pilot market. If you have visited our market on any of the last three occasions and would like to add your feedback, please fill in our survey.
Wincanton Choral Society's Winter Concert 2013
Wincanton Choral Society's Winter Concert takes place on Sunday 8th December at 7.30pm at Wincanton Sports Centre. The programme is varied with an emphasis on Christmas music in the second half. Enjoy the music and support your local community choir.
Sheep A-Plenty for Christmas
A sponsored Sheep Knit was held on Saturday 12th October, playing an important part in Wincanton Parish Church's Christmas Nativity and helping to raise money for the upkeep of the church building.