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Wincanton Sports Centre is NOT CLOSING nor WILL it be closing!
Wincanton Sports Centre management, staff and trustees would like to respond to Mr Rogers' quite ferocious attack on Wincanton Sports Centre and allay customers' fears that recent minor changes will see the demise of the Sports Centre.
The Thin End of the Wedge - What is Happening to Wincanton Sports Centre?
Clive Rogers argues that poor management and bad decision making has led to a string of cuts and reduced services which could drive people away and put in danger the future of the Centre.
The King's Speech - Tuesday 20th September at WFS
The King's Speech kicks off an exciting new season of films shown by Wincanton Film Society in the Performance Enhancement Centre at King Arthur's School.
The View From New Barns
Anita Nash-Smith describes how painful it is for new residents to be picked on for decisions taken by planners and politicians over which they have had no control, and how keen they are to be accepted as part of our community.
New Barns - A Slow-Motion Catastrophe?
Do the problems facing the New Barns and the Wimpy estates and the new developments in Wincanton at Lawrence Hill reveal we have a flawed and dysfunctional system of local government? Do we have a system where no-one sees the whole picture or accepts overall responsibility for the awful mess that is being allowed to develop here?
Visiting Speaker from Debt Advice Charity at the Parish Church
Wincanton Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul is delighted to welcome Hannah Gibbons, Gillingham Centre Manager of Christians Against Poverty as guest speaker at their 10.30 service on Sunday 18 September 2011. Anyone who would like to hear what Hannah has to say will be very welcome.
New Low Cost Counselling Service at the Balsam Centre
Qualified Counsellor Mandy Hedges returns to the Balsam Centre to offer a new affordable service.
Local Author Finds Healing in Writing About His Traumatic Experience
Andrew Webster was referred to the Balsam Centre's creative writing classes to help him recover from illness. There, he wrote his book; 'Paris in Springtime', a lucid and uplifting account of his descent into 'madness' and his profound spiritual awakening.
Town Council Grants for 2012
Don't Delay! Get your application for a grant from Wincanton Town Council in by October 26th.
A New Season for Wincanton Choral Society
Wincanton Choral Society started its new season on Monday 5th September, meeting every Monday evening during term time under the leadership of Simon Twistleton.
Help 'Raise the Roof' With Your Favourite Recipe!
At SS Peter and Paul church we are planning a recipe book to help raise money towards the church roof repairs - now you too have a chance to join in and share your favourite dish with everyone in town!
Scraptors Sculpture Trail Opens at Stourhead
Four sculptors, Paul Boswell, Fiona Campbell, Rachel Mcleay and Anthony Wilson have created a sculpture trail at Stourhead entitled 'Beyond the Garden Gate'. This is something not to be missed, particularly by families. Open daily all September this exhibition gives us all an added reason to visit this fabulous National Trust property.
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter: August 2011
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the August Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter: July 2011
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the July Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.
Best Ever GCSE Results at King Arthur's
Exam results continue to improve at King Arthur's - as it embarks on a new academic year the school can look forward with continuing confidence as this summer it recorded its best ever examination results.
The New Wincanton Film Society Season Approaches
On Tuesday 20th September 2011 the curtain goes up on the new season of films being screened by the Wincanton Film Society. WFS is Wincanton's own home grown cinema. All are welcome. Buy a season ticket or pay on the door.
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - September 2011
The Villager is the monthly village magazine for Horsington and South Cheriton. Read a summary of this month's edition and download the full magazine, and a few back-issues, in PDF format.
Gazette Claims "Yobs Go on Rampage"
The Gazette placed a sensational story headed "gangs of youths run riot" on its front page, 18th August. Does this tell the whole story?
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter: June 2011
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the June Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.
Country Market Comes to the Balsam Centre
The 43-year-old Wincanton Country Market, previously hosted by the Dolphin pub on the High Street, has now moved to the Balsam Centre for want of larger premises.
Nasty Vandalism and a Really Vicious Crime
On Friday, 12th August as nationally everyone looked back on a week of riots in the cities, and as some nasty pub related violence took place in the High Street, what looks like a really vicious and premeditated crime was carried out.
25 Images from the Bruton Art Society Exhibition
Yet again Bruton Art Society produces an exhibition of varied and interesting work of a very high standard. Don't miss seeing it at Bruton School for Girls (Sunnny Hill).
At Holbrook House This Week...
This week Holbrook House will be host to a nutrition seminar by nutritionist Fiona Wearing, and will be offering ESPA facials along with a special offer.
Bruton Art Society Exhibition 2011
To be held for the second time at Bruton School For Girls the Bruton Arts Society Exhibition again promises to provide a high quality display of the work of local aritists who are members of the Society. The Society's 58th exhibition opens August 20th and closes on the 28th.
The Window's Getting Social!
With the introduction of some new social features to Wincanton Window, you can now share interesting articles with all your friends via your Twitter, Facebook or Google+ accounts.
Cut Your Costs with Geoff and Roz
Doing business in the UK is expensive. Making sure you don't waste money by paying more than you need to for your essential business overheads is the quickest and most direct way to put profit back onto your bottom line.
Kimber's Farm is on the One Show Tonight!
Higher Stavordale Farm and Farm Shop will be featured in tonight's episode of the BBC's 'One Show' tonight, BBC1, 7pm. Please watch and let us know what you think! If you miss it, there's always the iPlayer...
Proposed New Homes Threaten Hospital Growth
Plans to expand Wincanton Community Hospital could be brought to a halt if consent to build 58 homes near Verrington Lane goes ahead. If approved, the development could see a longstanding agreement for a road through the hospital car park activated.
Work Nears Completion for Stourhead Sculpture Trail
Work is well underway and nearing completion for the Scraptors, a collaborative sculpture group of four West Country sculptors, who are creating a Sculpture Trail at Stourhead for September.
Wincanton Town Youth FC Sponsored Walk
Your chance to support the club. Three football coaches from Wincanton Town Youth FC are walking 31 miles in aid of the Football Club.