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Frank's Historic Wincanton Walk Attracts Forty
Frank Foster’s guided walk around Wincanton on Friday 25th May attracted a record crowd, fascinated by our fascinating local history. Did you know there used to be 52 pubs in the town?
Jubilee Celebrations - Let's See Your Photos!
Although the weather has been unkind, let's hope that you have got lots of photos of events for the Camera Club competition. Entry forms can be downloaded from here or from the Town Hall or the library.
"Blue Horse Dreaming" - Live Music at The Cat Cafe
The Cat Café are very happy to host another evening of quality Music and Munch on Friday 8th June, with "Blue Horse Dreaming", an accomplished, locally based contemporary folk trio who will be performing many of their self-penned works.
King Arthur's School Mentor Relays Olympic Torch
King Arthur's nomination of Mr Steve Lafferty from Wincanton was approved by the Olympic committee and he ran his short stretch early on the 22nd May in Taunton. Afterwards, students queued for photos with Steve and the Olympic Torch.
Theft of Baby's Wreath at Wincanton Cemetery
Part of Wincanton Cemetery is set aside for the graves of young children. Sometime between the 24th and 26th May a bouquet of white roses were stolen from the grave of a baby. A wreath was also damaged.
Change of Gear for Cycling Dentist
Wincanton dentist Geoff Worrall is taking part in the 100k Night Rider bike ride around London to raise money for Arthritis Research UK on the 9th of June 2012. This will be Geoff's third fund-raising bike ride for the charity.
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - June 2012
Download the Villager magazine for the villages of Horsington and South Cheriton, June 2012. News, articles events and contacts included.
Beer and Cider Festival at The Nog Inn's Jubilee Celebration
Now nearing their fifth year at The Nog Inn, Will and Amy are making plans for their first Real Ale and Cider Festival over the Jubilee weekend, between 2nd and 5th June.
Purple Poppy Antique and Lifestyle Emporium Coming Soon to Wincanton!
The Purple Poppy Emporium is soon to be a reality on the Wincanton High Street. The 3.5k square foot shop will be home to over 40 independent businesses selling everything from antique furniture to gifts and toys.
Parish Church: Jubilee Celebrations to Help Raise the Roof!
A theme-based flower festival, fete and evening concert is to be held during the Jubilee period as part of the ongoing fundraising programme of events at Wincanton Parish Church, in support of the Roof Aid appeal and general revenue funding.
Wincanton Sports Ground Open Day - Sunday 27th May 2012
Wincanton Sports Ground welcomes you to their 2012 Open Day at Moor Lane. Try some of the sports offered by the clubs at the Sport Ground for free, enjoy refreshments and talk to representatives from Wincanton Sports Centre and Herbalife.
Wincanton Film Society - "Never Let Me Go"
Have you considered donating your body to research when you die? How about before you die? This thought-provoking film plays tonight in King Arthur's PEC.
A Walk Around Historic Wincanton
On Friday 25th May Frank Foster will be leading one of his famous walks around Wincanton. Discover Wincanton's quirky and fascinating history for yourself, starting at 7.30pm at the Balsam Centre.
SK8PIPEDREAM Youngsters Fundraise For Milborne Port Project
A group of dedicated young fundraisers from Milborne Port raised £23,500 in their first year to improve a skate park in their village. SK8PIPEDREAM has now set themselves a bigger challenge of raising £85,000 for improvements to their community areas.
Strode Music Theatre Society at Horsington
Crowning Glory! Music from Handel to Sting and Edward German to Bryan Adams. Come and celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with this talented group at St. John's Church Horsington on Saturday 26th May 2012. Great refreshments too!
South Street Motorists Put Mothers, Babies and Children at Risk
Pedestrians walking along South Street in Wincanton run the gauntlet at ever more risk to themselves and their children as motorists park outside Natwest Bank illegally and dangerously. Our photos show shocking disregard for public safety.
Earn an Extra Income as a Herbalife Distributor
Would you like to work from home to earn an additional income? Herbalife is a leading Health and Nutrition Company established in 1980. I am looking for people who'd like to work from home helping others to change their lives.
Current Police Reports: Thefts from Wincanton and Milborne Port
Local PCSOs Mandy Forsey and Tim Russell report on recent thefts of garden shed tools in Milborne Port and silver spoons from a home in the Wincanton area.
Youngsters to Receive a Mug for the Diamond Jubilee
Special celebration mugs will be handed out free to school children from Wincanton this summer to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. A Town Council jubilee committee was set up earlier this year to decide how to commemorate the event.
Dedication Deserves Reward
I wanted to write this article in support of a Wincanton business that I feel deserves support and recognition: Sarah Gibson Optometrists.
Wincanton Camera Club's Jubilee Celebration Photo Competition
Wincanton Camera Club is holding a photographic competition, open to all residents of Wincanton, to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Entries are invited for photographs catching the spirit of events which are being held throughout the town and parish.
Moving House? Call The Country Housekeeper!
Take the headache out of your house move by calling The Country Housekeeper. We will take care of all your moving cleaning requirements leaving you free to concentrate on more important things.
Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group Reviews A Busy Awareness Week
This year Parkinson's UK held their Parkinson's Awareness week from the 16th to 22nd April 2012. Members of the Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group engaged in various activities to inform the public about the disease and raise funds for future research.
Morrisons Will be Closed on Wednesday 9th May
It seems Morrisons are planning a significant refurbishment on Wednesday, so the shop will be closed for the whole day. Anyone who's been there recently will have been handed a leaflet with coupons!
Diamond Jubilee Celebration - A Picnic in the Park
It's probably not escaped your notice that Her Majesty is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this year. I'd like to invite you and your family to a Jubilee Picnic at Wincanton Recreation Ground on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th June 2012.
Who Will You Be Wearing at Somerset Life Ladies Day?
On Tuesday 15th May the female population will display their fineries at Wincanton Racecourse for Somerset Life Ladies Day. It's one of the biggest social occasions in the regional calendar, where ladies steal the limelight from the jockeys!
Licensees Club Together for Castle Cary Pubwatch Scheme
Licensees in Castle Cary have joined together with the support of the local police to help reduce crime and alcohol related disorder within the town.
Start Playing A Round UPDATED
Has the golf from Augusta got you hooked or are you worried your drive will be hooked, sliced or shanked? Somerset Skills & Learning are running a Golf for Beginners course at Wincanton Golf Club starting on Thursday May 10th May 17th
Wincanton Racecourse's May Meetings
Enjoy evening racing at Wincanton Racecourse on Thursday 10th May, with entertainment provided by the Mangledwurzles, and Somerset Life Ladies Day on Tuesday 15th May, a glamorous day with prize for Best Dressed Lady, a Ladies Luncheon and fashion show.
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - May 2012
Activities and articles for the villages of Horsington and South Cheriton for May 2012.