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Positive Living Comes to Wincanton!

10 Jan 5:00pm
By Liz Josey
Positive Living Comes to Wincanton!

Starting in January, Thursday nights in Wincanton will never be the same. Once a week Wincanton Memorial Hall will become host to Wincanton Positive Living Group. Come and join us each week for an evening of enlightenment!

The Castle Cary and Ansford Weight Loss Club

10 Jan 3:36pm
By Louise Blackburn
The Castle Cary and Ansford Weight Loss Club

Brand New - The Castle Cary and Ansford Weight Loss Club! Come and join in a friendly group in Castle Cary who are interested in health and nutrition with the goal of losing weight! Everybody is welcome every Tuesday 6.30pm-7.30pm.

New Term Starts at Just Dance!

08 Jan 4:07pm
By Emma O'Brien
New Term Starts at Just Dance!

Just Dance is committed to providing quality tuition in a variety of dance styles. From toddlers to adults, there is something for everyone!

Father Louis Gives Church History Talk at The Balsam Centre

06 Jan 3:45pm
By John Baxter
Father Louis Gives Church History Talk at The Balsam Centre

Wincanton's Museum and History Society start their year on Friday 13th January at the Balsam Centre with a brief AGM, followed by refreshments and a talk by Father Louis Beasley-Suffolk about the History of the Catholic Church here.

Roberto's Hand Car Wash - Pamper Your Motor

05 Jan 7:29pm
By John Baxter
Roberto's Hand Car Wash - Pamper Your Motor

Roberto's eco-friendly hand car wash comes to Southgate Road, Wincanton and provides a range of special car-cleaning services to pamper and polish your motor as never before.

Route 60 Plus Road Show for Older Drivers

05 Jan 2:53pm
By Somerset Road Safety
Route 60 Plus Road Show for Older Drivers

Helping older drivers to drive safely and for longer at the Route 60 Plus Road Show, presented by the Somerset Road Safety team at Wincanton Memorial Hall, on Wednesday 11th January 2012 from 10:00 am to 1.00pm.

Sheep-Killing Dog Hunted By Police in the Rimpton Area

04 Jan 7:05pm
By Thelma Mead
Sheep-Killing Dog Hunted By Police in the Rimpton Area

Avon and Somerset Constabulary are appealing for information from the public after a sheep was killed in the Slade Lane area of Rimpton on 28th December 2011. The offending dog description is a Rottweiler type dog with a long tail.

A Happy Start to the New Year at Wincanton Racecourse

04 Jan 7:01pm
By Hannah Walker
A Happy Start to the New Year at Wincanton Racecourse

Wincanton Racecourse kicks off the New Year with a fine day's racing on Saturday, January 7 with the Bathwick Tyres sponsored race day, which has attracted Channel 4 Racing coverage. Gates open at 11.00am with the first race off at 1.10pm.

PCSOs: Success in Castle Cary and Theft Report from Galhampton

01 Jan 10:27pm
By Dan Arthur & Thelma Mead
PCSOs: Success in Castle Cary and Theft Report from Galhampton

We've two police reports, one from PCSO Dan Arthur who reports success in resolving a Castle Cary crime, the other from PCSO Thelma Mead seeking further information regarding a theft from Galhampton church.

Senior Citizens Enjoy Party Organised by King Arthur's Students

01 Jan 9:55pm
By Lauren Feast & Stacey Fowler
Senior Citizens Enjoy Party Organised by King Arthur's Students

Every year the Year 11 students at King Arthur's throw a party for the Senior Citizen's of the Wincanton community as part of their Citizenship studies. This year, on December 15th, the eighty guests all had a lovely time.

South Somerset CAB to Provide Outreach at the Balsam Centre

01 Jan 4:01pm
By Alison Lennox
South Somerset CAB to Provide Outreach at the Balsam Centre

South Somerset Citizens Advice Bureau will be providing an outreach service at the Balsam Centre every other Monday. Drop in for help and advice on debts, benefits, employment, housing, consumer, or any other issues you may have.

Wincanton Primary School Unveils New Website

29 Dec 5:28pm
By Julie Nye
Wincanton Primary School Unveils New Website

December saw the launch of the school's new website, intended to keep parents and the local community up to date with all that goes on at the school.

Two Very Different Pilgrim Singers Concerts

24 Dec 10:07pm
By John Baxter
Two Very Different Pilgrim Singers Concerts

Saturday 10th December in Wincanton Parish Church the Pilgrim Singers sang to a full church in support of Marie Curie Cancer Care and a week later they performed at Stourhead as participants in the Festival of the Voice.

A Happy Christmas to All at The Wincanton Window

24 Dec 9:32pm
By John Smith
A Happy Christmas to All at The Wincanton Window

Wincanton Businesses Together wishes all at The Window a wonderful Christmas and another great New Year.

Wincanton Town Youth FC Receives Early Christmas Present!

22 Dec 2:10pm
By David Osborne
Wincanton Town Youth FC Receives Early Christmas Present!

As the local FA Chartered Standard Football Club for the area, Wincanton Town Youth Football Club is pleased to announce the support of a local company in their quest to continue to offer football for all in the community.

Wincantata Handbell Team

22 Dec 12:33pm
By Jane Findley
Wincantata Handbell Team

Wincantata is a team of handbell ringers. We are members of H.R.G.B. (Handbell Ringers of Great Britain) and we are based in and around Wincanton. We have eleven ringers and forty-five bells.

'Wincanton Winter' Competition Winners and Photo Gallery

21 Dec 1:37pm
By Mandy Cochrane
'Wincanton Winter' Competition Winners and Photo Gallery

A look at the winning entries in our fun Wincanton Winter Competition, plus a chance to see all the entries, judged by Wincanton photographers Graham and Trixie Hiscock and John Baxter.

Hogswatch Weekend - The Discworld Christmas!

21 Dec 12:13pm
By Periwinkle (aka Mandy Eldred-Tyler)
Hogswatch Weekend - The Discworld Christmas!

Once a year fans of Discworld come from afar to celebrate Hogswatch Weekend - our version of Christmas! The last week of November was no exception, when Wincanton buzzed with many strange sights, all in the name of charity and fun.

Local Christmas Flower Deliveries & Worldwide Interflora Delivery Service

20 Dec 10:55pm
By Mike Conlin
Local Christmas Flower Deliveries & Worldwide Interflora Delivery Service

Available this week are Christmas wreaths, festive floral arrangements, planted bowls and baskets, Poinsettias, wonderful orchids and much more. All these are available for delivery in Wincanton and around the surrounding area for Christmas.

A New Café In Town!

19 Dec 11:10pm
By Bruno Branson
A New Café In Town!

Elaine and Bruno welcome you to The Cat Café, Wincanton, the new, relaxing place to eat in the heart of Wincanton. Join us and sample our varied menu, beers and wines.

On The 12th Day of Christmas Wincanton Racecourse Gave To Me

18 Dec 9:57pm
By Hannah Walker
On The 12th Day of Christmas Wincanton Racecourse Gave To Me

A £10 voucher for future hospitality! On Monday, December 26th Wincanton hosts its festive Boxing Day fixture that traditionally attracts over 12,000 race-goers. Work off the excesses of the previous day with six competitive races to punt on.

Adams Cheese Factory Staff May Face a Bleak Christmas

16 Dec 12:58pm
By John Smith
Adams Cheese Factory Staff May Face a Bleak Christmas

With the festive season now well underway, news has reached us that staff at the Adams Cheese Packing Plant in Wincanton may face a very bleak Christmas. What can the business community do to help?

King Arthur's Sports Teams Are On A Roll!

15 Dec 7:26pm
By Emma Harrison
King Arthur's Sports Teams Are On A Roll!

Since half term there has been a lot of sporting activity at King Arthur's with some fabulous results…

Police Appeal for Information after Burglary in Castle Cary

14 Dec 6:11pm
By Dan Arthur
Police Appeal for Information after Burglary in Castle Cary

Avon and Somerset Constabulary are appealing for information from the public following a burglary in the Florida Fields area of Castle Cary on Thursday 8th December 2011.

Wincanton Baptist Church Carol Service 18th December

14 Dec 5:55pm
By John Smith
Wincanton Baptist Church Carol Service 18th December

Church... boooring! Church Services... boooring! Carol Services... boooring! Why should anyone attend a Carol Service? What's the point? It's just another of those boring Christian meetings that has no benefit to my daily life. Or does it?

KA Student Designs Wincanton's New Health Centre Logo

13 Dec 9:27pm
By Anna Mesarova
KA Student Designs Wincanton's New Health Centre Logo

Challenged by the Wincanton Health Centre Patients Participation Group, King Arthur's students designed a logo for the new Health Centre in a competition ahead of the opening.

New! Art for Everyone Classes at Wincanton Memorial Hall

13 Dec 8:37pm
By Deborah Chisman
New! Art for Everyone Classes at Wincanton Memorial Hall

Make a New Year resolution to get drawing and painting in 2012! Whether you're a nervous beginner or more experienced but in need of new ideas and inspiration, come and join this new, friendly art class at the Memorial Hall.

Schools' Community Project Returns

12 Dec 4:33pm
By Daniel Arthur
Schools' Community Project Returns

Police Community Support Officer(PCSO) Dan Arthur from the Castle Cary Neighbourhood Policing team this week returned to Ansford Academy to run the second 'Parents and Children Together' evening.

Tired of housework? Too busy to clean? Relax... We've Got it Covered

12 Dec 4:04pm
By Tracy West
Tired of housework? Too busy to clean? Relax... We've Got it Covered

The Wincanton-based Country Housekeeper offers a bespoke cleaning, ironing and housekeeping service to customers across the Blackmore Vale. A superior and traditional service is delivered at an affordable price by cheerful, highly professional staff.

Wincanton Film Society's Christmas Film - The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.

11 Dec 2:41pm
By John Smith
Wincanton Film Society's Christmas Film - The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.

Over the last two seasons WFS has shown by popular demand the first two films in this trilogy. Our Christmas film 'The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest' brings this trilogy to a conclusion.

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