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New Book to Commemorate Wincanton's First World War Soldiers
2014 is the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. Wincanton's men rallied to the call and this has inspired a book about every local man shown on the Roll of Honour. Proceeds to the Wincanton Poppy Appeal 2014.
Wincanton Silver Band Concert - Sunday 19th May
Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group are delighted that Wincanton Silver Band have chosen this local group to share the proceeds of their next concert. Please support the event next Sunday 19th May 2013 at 3.00pm in Wincanton Memorial Hall.
Wincanton Recreation Ground Renovation - Public Consultation
Have your say on the draft plans to renovate the Recreation Ground. The plans can be viewed at the David Sharp Centre on Thursday 6th June. Come along let us know what you think.
A Community Radio Station For Wincanton And Surrounding Villages
If you are involved in any form of community group in the Wincanton area, or community issues at any level, then this should be of interest to you: a new community radio station.
The Old Inn, Holton Launches Chef's Table
The Old Inn, Holton have launched their Chef's Table, a private dining room available for hire so you and your guests can enjoy a personal dining experience with your own waiter and mini-bar.
Royal Collection Paintings on Loan to the Holburne Museum, Bath
The Queen lends major paintings to the Holburne Museum in Bath, including many masterpieces. As former chairman of the museum and a local resident of many years, I can tell you of the many delights the museum holds for a family visit.
Talk in St Johns Church, Horsington: "Jerusalem & Palestine"
Sir Anthony Goodenough will talk on Jerusalem and Palestine and the work of the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital in St John's Church, Horsington on Friday 24th May at 7.30pm.
Raffle Prizes Wanted: Help for Heroes & Macmillan Charity Event
The Wrong Way Back team starts their second charity cycle ride for Macmillan and Help for Heroes in less than six weeks. More fundraising is planned for 8th June, the day they get back. Can you donate a raffle prize?
Ladies to Sparkle at Wincanton Racecourse
Tuesday 14th May is all about the girls and Wincanton Racecourse looks set to be buzzing when hundreds of ladies making their annual pilgrimage to celebrate Somerset's biggest and most social gathering of the season.
Wincanton Choral Society Sings Mendelssohn's Elijah in Spring Concert
There will be just one major and glorious work when Wincanton Choral Society performs Mendelssohn's Elijah at their spring concert on Sunday 12th May at Wincanton Sports Centre.
Mr Fatty Ratty's Multiprint Print
Artist Fiona Gordon-Abbey and husband Alastair MacAndrew have combined creative talents to produce something different for this, Fiona's ninth exhibition at First-View Gallery, Stourhead.
Billiard Players Support Local Hospice in Tournament
Billiard players from far and wide travelled to Wincanton recently to take part in a one day tournament, raising funds for St Margaret's Hospice.
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - May 2013
The "Villager" magazine has another month of news, activities, events and photos from the villages of Horsington and South Cheriton.
Sandbag - Wincanton & District RBL Newsletter: April 2013
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.
Truffles Restaurant May Day Dinner
Wincanton is twinned with Gennes in France where May Day is still a Public Holiday. Truffles Restaurant will run a celebratory May Day Special Dinner on May 1st. Anyone from Gennes visiting Wincanton will be made most welcome!
The Market Garden No Longer Sells Fruit or Veg
The Market Garden, Wincanton's High Street fruit and veg shop, no longer sells fruit or veg, specialising in non-edible plants only from today.
The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club Celebrates its 1st Birthday!
According to Cambridge Dictionaries Online, to "hoot with laughter" is "to laugh a lot very loudly". If you fancy putting this into practise, head down to The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club on 2nd May. You won't be disappointed!
Twice As Nice - Nearly New for Maternity, Baby & Children
Twice As Nice is coming to Wincanton! Nearly new sales of baby, maternity and children's goods at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 4th May. Pre-loved bargains for bump, baby and beyond.
Raise The Roof - A Concert to Aid Wincanton Parish Church
A 'Raise the Roof' Concert will be performed by Castle Cary Choir in Wincanton Parish Church on Friday 17th May. This is part of the on-going requirement to raise much needed regular income to ensure the Parish Church is sustained for future generations.
Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk: 'The Hunt for the Stourhead Dormouse'
The Somerset Wildlife Trust South East Area Group's final illustrated talk of the season takes place on Tuesday 7 May at Caryford Hall, Ansford. Come and learn about the dormouse and the hunt for these enchanting creatures at Stourhead.
Wincanton Racecourse Gets Ready To Rock 'n' Roll
As the 2012 - 2013 jump season approaches the final furlong, Wincanton Racecourse's penultimate May meetings - evening racing with live music (9th May) and Ladies Day (14th May) - are fitting seasonal and social finales.
Ruth Farrant To Preach at Anniversary Service at Methodist Church
Rev. Ruth Farrant will be taking the Church Anniversary Service at Wincanton Methodist Church on Sunday 28th April, at 10.30am. There will be a "Bring and Share" finger buffet after the service.
Car Boot Sale for King Arthur's Students' Kenya Expedition
As some of you may be aware there is a small group of final year King Arthur's students travelling to Kenya after their exams for a month. We have been desperately trying to raise money, each student having to raise £4000 in total.
"Snow Cake" Showing at Wincanton Film Society on Wednesday 24th
Wincanton Film Society's next screening is "Snow Cake", a drama about the friendship between an autistic woman and a man traumatised after a fatal car accident. Join us on Wednesday 24th April.
The Loose Ends Cafe at the Balsam Centre
During August last year the Balsam Centre started a Tuesday lunchtime café, from 12.30pm to 2.00pm, called Loose Ends, open to everyone who is, well, at a loose end! Join us for freshly-cooked food and great company.
Sunday Market Proposals - Drop In Meeting
Wincanton Town Team would like to invite you to an open drop in meeting on Thursday 25th April. We would love to have your ideas and inspiration and listen to any feedback in regard to the Wincanton Sunday Market plans.
Can CCTV Images Identify King Arthur's Thief?
Staff and students at King Arthur's School, Wincanton, are reeling from a spate of thefts that have taken place after school hours, but CCTV images taken during the break-ins may help to identify the thief. Do you recognise this man?
Otter Nurseries Support for Wincanton Hospital Scanner Appeal
For several weeks, raffle tickets in support of the Scanner Appeal for Wincanton Community Hospital have been available at a local garden centre. Read on to find out the winning name of the giant fluffy duck and the amount raised.
Town Team Plans for a Sunday Market in Wincanton
Wincanton Town Team is looking to set up a regular Sunday market on the High Street in a bid to re-ignite local trade. Town Team leader Katie Petre-Mears feels a Sunday market will be a unique selling point for the town.
Roll Up! Roll Up! - Skittles Evening with Ploughman's Supper
The Parish Church, Wincanton is holding a fun Skittles Evening with a Ploughman's Supper in aid of Church funds on Saturday 20th April in the Mill Street Social Club. Come along and have a game, with a prize for the winners.