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Burglaries in Corton Denham
Avon and Somerset Constabulary are appealing for information from the public to assist with enquiries in relation to two burglaries in the village of Corton Denham.
Still Cleaning Up The Town - Adam's Update for 2012
Currently I am tidying up Shadwell Lane from Shatterwell Shoots to the bend adjacent to the Town Mill (Travis Perkins in new money). The task involves removing brambles and ivy which are extending well into the road.
Jessica's House - New Children's Dress Agency
Katie Petre-Mears, owner of Jessica's House, 4 Market Place, Wincanton, is looking to set up a new designer/good quality high street children's dress agency in Wincanton.
Meeting Dates Set to Discuss Updated Draft Core Strategy
Work to develop a plan that will shape the district over the next twenty years is continuing, with updated proposals being considered by South Somerset district councillors in the coming months.
A Photographic Exhibition Records the Pope's 2010 UK Visit
An exhibition of stunning photographs taken during the papal visit to the United Kingdom in 2010 will be on display in the cloister at St Luke and St Teresa’s, South Street, Wincanton from Sunday 12th February.
Who is The Shadwell Lane Fly-Tipper?
Caught red-handed but as yet unidentified, I'd like to catch up with the fly-tipper from a flat in Shadwell Lane whom I saw throwing a broken TV into the brambles and down the riverbank.
Wincanton Racecourse Tempts Men to Get Down on One Knee
To help ease the burden of wedding day expenses, Wincanton Racecourse is offering all couples who get engaged on Valentine's Day (February 14th) or on Leap Year Day (February 29th) a half price reduction on room hire.
Wincanton Racecourse Ready For Champion Hurdle Trial
Saturday, February 18th 2012 sees Wincanton Racecourse host its seasonal highlight - Bathwick Tyres Kingwell Hurdle Raceday - with a noteworthy £122,000 total prize fund. Bring the family for some top quality racing!
Feathery February! Half-Term Fun at Carymoor Environmental Centre
Visit Carymoor Environmental Centre this half-term for some Feathery February Fun! Carymoor will be celebrating National Nest Box Week with family activities inspired by our feathered friends!
Criminal Damage Spoils Children's Play at Wincanton Recreation Ground
Between Friday 27th January and Monday 30th January 2012 a wooden bench and children's climbing frame were damaged in the cricket field location at Pines Close, Wincanton. The wooden bench was totally broken but staff managed to mend the climbing frame.
Parking Charges in Wincanton - Wincanton Town Council's Proposals
Wincanton Town Council sets out its proposals following negotiations with South Somerset District Council, and last week's vote at a public meeting, to keep car parking free in Wincanton.
David Heath: Parking Charges Are A Threat To Our Traders
David Heath speaks about the issues raised by threats of car parking charges in South Somerset market towns like Castle Cary.
Wincanton Choral Society Gets Rave Reviews For Christmas Concert
Wincanton Choral Society has grown to a choir of over 100 members. The regular and appreciative audience for the concerts performed at Christmas and Easter is testimony to its popularity, for which support the choir is grateful.
Improve Your Health In Two Minutes Using The BodyTalk System
This Thursday 2nd February 2012 Wincanton Positive Living Group welcomes guest speaker Kat Knecht who will show us how to improve our health in two minutes using the BodyTalk system. Come and join us for an evening of enlightenment!
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - February 2012
The Villager is the monthly magazine for Horsington and South Cheriton. Read the summary of February's edition and download the full magazine in PDF format.
Wassail Evening Raises £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital
Brue Valley Rotary Club successfully revived an ancient tradition and, in doing so, raised the grand sum of £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital.
Parking Charges - Locals Vote to Increase Town Council Precept
A report of the crowded public meeting in Churchfields which discussed the potential introduction of car parking charges. An overwhelming majority voted in favour of accepting an increase in the precept rate in order to keep the car parks free.
Quad Bike Stolen From North Brewham - Can You Help?
A quad bike was stolen from a farm in North Brewham in Bruton during the night of Friday 20th 2012 to Saturday 21st January 2012.
Wincanton Racecourse 2012 Season Fixtures
With ten race fixtures still ahead of us here at Wincanton Racecourse, plan your days out and join us for an exciting season of racing in 2012.
Unleash Your Positivity With NLP: An Evening Of Discovery!
This Thursday 26th January 2012, Wincanton Positive Living Group will be welcoming guest speaker Ben Grassby who will give a talk entitled 'Unleash Your Positivity with NLP'. Come and join us for an interactive evening of exploration and fun.
Parking Charges in Wincanton - Urgent Public Meeting Wednesday 25th January
If you live, work in, or regularly visit Wincanton, you are invited to a public meeting on 25th January from 4:30pm, to help us stop the introduction of parking charges in our town car parks.
Parking Charges in Wincanton - A High Street Trader's Opinion
At our High Street shop in Wincanton, Southern Cartridges, we're alarmed at the prospect of the introduction of parking charges for our three main car parks and the meters proposed for the parking bays that are currently also free.
Parking Charges in Wincanton: Are Fat Council Cats Getting Fatter?
South Somerset District Council is again threatening to introduce car parking charges. I offer my observations following a recent meeting, at which it seems fat cats will get fatter while the people of Wincanton and Castle Cary get screwed.
Don't Catch a Virus Over the Phone!
Had a call from someone claiming your PC has a virus? Think twice before you allow a cold-caller to 'help' you with your computer. Who really cares about your PC's wellbeing?
Jessica's House Moves Into Skincare and Bodycare
Jessica's House is now stocking Somerset Toiletry organics range for face and body and is still the only supplier of Cowshed luxury spa products in the area.
Do You Recognise This Man? Police Seek Information UPDATED
Avon and Somerset Constabulary are appealing to the public to help identify a male in connection with an incident in Wincanton on Monday 19th December 2011. A male caused deliberate damage to a vehicle parked outside Lloyds TSB Bank.
The Ultimate Landscaping Service
Superplants specialises in providing both living and artificial plants and planting schemes for companies and individuals - locally and across the south, including central London.
Casespace - Sculpture Exhibition at Bruton Museum
Fiona Campbell will be showing some of her work in a small solo exhibition, called Casespace, in Bruton Museum throughout February 2012. The gallery is largely contained within a special museum case, which changes monthly and exhibits local artists/makers.
Be a Savvy Shopper and Buy Local Goods and Services
Times are tough for local retailers and service providers alike. Buying locally will ensure the survival of our High Street and protect the livelihoods of many hard working business owners. Be smart, buy local!
Wassail at Yarlington
Come and take part in a Wassail celebration to encourage our local apple orchards to produce a plentiful harvest later in the year and raise money for Wincanton Community Hospital.