Wincanton's focused community website, providing news and information including a full calendar
New Travel Lodge is Here and it's Open for Business!
Travelodge is here and open ahead of time. We were expecting Travelodge, the Marston Wagtail and KFC all to open at the same time, around October, but it seems that in this area contractors work hard and beat deadlines.
Fundraising Success for Himalyan Trek
A fundraising Silent Auction/Raffle at Divine Wines on 27th July 2012 was a resounding success. The proceeds are for St Margaret's Hospice and were for popular local wine shop owner, Jenny Holt, to raise further funds with her Himalaya Trek.
Wincanton and District Gardeners' Annual Show - Coming Soon
Our Annual Show is on Saturday 1st September at the Memorial Hall, Wincanton. We hope you will join us and enter some things for the Show that you have managed to grow, cook, paint, sew or photograph this year!
Wincanton Town Youth FC Holds First Ever Soccer School
Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section), in partnership with AFC Bournemouth, has held its first ever Soccer School over the first three days of August, at Maddocks Park Sports Ground, for boys and girls aged 6 to 16.
Circus Ginnett is Coming to Wincanton!
Circus Ginnett is coming to Wincanton from 15th until 19th August 2012 with a brand new show! The mix of sizzling excitement, perfectionism and up-tempo humour await you in the circus' latest production.
A Microscopical World Fires Children's Interest at Carymoor
My children aren't what you'd call keen to engage in educational pursuits during school holidays, but this first in a series of three microscopical peeks at nature at Carymoor Environmental Centre got them excited!
Let's Be Clear On How Town Cash Is Spent
Wincanton Town Council has written to other market towns over councillors' fears money from the town will be spent in Yeovil. Councillors say they don't want money for community facilities generated from agreements with developers in Wincanton going elsewhere.
Wincanton and Crewkerne Hospitals Get Top Rating for Patient Meals
The quality of patient meals at two South Somerset community hospitals has been given the highest rating by inspectors. This year an assessment of standards at Wincanton and Crewkerne Community Hospitals resulted in an 'excellent' rating for the quality of their patient meals.
Tickle Your Taste Buds Day at Wincanton Wholefoods
Friday 3rd August is Tickle Your Taste Buds Day at Wincanton Wholefoods. Pop along during opening hours to whet your appetite with a specially selected range of tasty yoghurt, balsamic vinegar and delectable coffee.
Economical Weather in Wincanton - It Never Rains But it Pours
I hope the Olympics will be an amazing success, leaving long-lasting economic benefits for the people of the immediate area and the nation. But in the business world we need to be on our guard to protect the town's commerce.
Awards for Wincanton Learners
Eight learners from Wincanton recently attended an award ceremony to receive their qualification certificates. Somerset Skills and Learning presented the certificates at their training centre, King Arthur's Community School.
Does The Memorial Hall Really Want to Cover its Costs?
Does Wincanton's Memorial Hall really want to cover its running costs? A committee decision is reportedly behind the Farmers' Market's move from Memorial Hall, amid worries about damage to the hall's floor.
Help for Heroes Concert Survives the Rain
Despite the relentless rain the Pilgrim Singers' Concert in aid of Help for Heroes raised over £1,000 at their concert at The Dogs.
Wincanton Library Summer All-Age Reading Challenges
Looking for something to do during the Summer holidays? There's StoryLab for younger ones and the Reading Passport, too. Write a book review to be entered into a Prize Draw and win a suitcase full of books!
School Holiday Fun with Wild Wednesdays at Carymoor
It can be difficult to keep your children busy during the summer holidays, especially with the weather we're having at the moment! Why not bring them to Carymoor Environmental Centre on our 'Wild Wednesdays'?
Local Children Draw Up Plans For A Better Neighbourhood
Young residents from Wincanton have been rewriting the rule book in a bid to make their neighbourhood a better place to live.
Charity Classic Car Show Raises £1,000 for Air Ambulance
SK8PIPEDREAM's Classic & Vintage Car Show at Ven House in Milborne Port on 1st July 2012 was attended by over 400 people and raised £1,000 for Somerset Air Ambulance.
The Winky Wonky Tennis And Olympic Summer Camps 2012
Presented by Game Set and Match Tennis Academy, these tennis and multisport Summer holiday camps run from 9.00am to 3.00pm each day at Wincanton Tennis Club, celebrating the 2012 Olympic Year.
Silent Auction for a Himalayan Trek
Jenny Holt of Divine Wines needs your support to raise funds for St Margaret's Hospice. Call in to Divine Wines and put a bid down for one of the many items in the Silent Auction.
History and Museum Society Talk on Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee
On Friday 20th July in the Balsam Centre a retired soldier and member of the Queen's bodyguard will be giving us an illustrated talk on the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
What's YOUR Story?
It's not always obvious when you visit Wincanton Window, but all the articles here are written by YOU! With over 6,000 visitors last month, you're a part of something big. Here's how you can make it even bigger.
Cars Targeted in Recent Castle Cary Crime Sprees
In three separate incidents, PCSOs report on criminal damage to several vehicles in Castle Cary in recent weeks. Are these connected? Can anyone help with information which might lead to these crimes being resolved?
SSDC Hosts Area East Community Forum on Tuesday 17th July
Do you want help and ideas for your local fund raising or project? To influence and give feedback to local services such as Police, District Council, Fire, Yarlington Homes and the Balsam Centre?
Sarah Gibson Optometrist Wins Business Innovation Award
The very first Blackmore Vale Business Awards were held on Thursday 28th June at the George Albert Hotel in Evershot. As a Wincanton business, we were thrilled to win the Business Innovation of the Year award!
Aura-Soma Colour Therapy Introductory Day
Aura-Soma is an inspired colour-care system. Developed in Lincolnshire over 25 years ago, it now has more than 50,000 students worldwide. The Vale Centre, Stoke Trister, is hosting a special workshop on 21st July 2012 to introduce people to Aura-Soma.
The Sun Shines on Museum Party to Thank Jeff Kingaby
Museum and History Society members, together with councillors and other supporters, met for a garden party cream tea to thank museum secretary Jeff Kingaby on his retirement.
Wincanton's Children Become Journalists! "Our Olympic Torch Relay"
Children from Wincanton Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School become Wincanton Window's youngest ever reporters, recounting their experiences of the exciting Three Towns Olympic Torch relay on 15th June 2012.
Affordable Art at Charlton Musgrove Memorial Hall
An affordable art sale in support of St. Margaret's Hospice takes place at Charlton Musgrove Village Hall on Saturday 14th July 2012. The works for sale are by three well regarded local artists.
Green Growth at Wincanton Primary School
Pupils were pleased and excited on receiving plants and flowers from Otter Nurseries to help them get their learning garden going.
Brue Valley Rotary Club to Help Three Local Projects
Members of Brue Valley Rotary Club will be standing outside Morrisons, Wincanton on Friday, 13th July to raise money for three projects in our local towns of Bruton, Castle Cary, and Wincanton.