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Introducing Maxxed Media - Low Cost Web Site Design in Somerset
Maxxed Media offers a friendly and reliable web site design service at very low and competitive prices, along with wedding photography and social media marketing.
Scrap - The New Alchemy
Pylle Motor Spares - long established in the scrap business - have become art patrons! They have donated scrap to the Scraptors, who scavenge incessantly for material for their artistic sculptures.
Men's Health Presentation a Success for Wincanton PPG
On 25th May Wincanton Patient Participation Group gave their fifth Patient Information Evening to a large audience in the Memorial Hall on the subject of Men's Health and Prostate Cancer in particular.
Have a Chocolate and Let's Talk About Death
On Saturday 21st May I met three enthusiastic women connected to the NHS and Marie Curie Cancer Care, who had volunteered to spend time at Tesco in Yeovil handing out free chocolates and leaflets to passers by. Why?
June is National Eye Health Month
"I don't need an eye test - I can see just fine!" Think again! A regular eye examination could save your sight, or even your life! Read on for some things you might not know about your eyes, plus TWO special offers.
Daubing Day at Carymoor
Carymoor's exciting new classroom - a replica iron-age round-house - will be daubed with a mixture of mud and straw. Take part in our Daubing Day on Saturday 2nd July. Get messy and try your hand at daubing - a fun activity for all the family.
Local Floristry Student Attends Lavish Ceremony in London
Wincanton floristry student Jeni Galligan was spoilt rotten when she picked up her City & Guilds medal at a lavish event in London’s Roundhouse Friday 27th May.
Have you seen this cat?
Having a missing pet can be pretty hard to overcome, as they are part of the family. Because they are part of the family, you do anything you can to find them. This is why I wrote this article.
Church Launches Roof Appeal with Knockout Fun and Silly Hats
Wincanton Parish Church launched its Roof Appeal on Sunday 22nd May with an afternoon of great fun in the form of inter-pub It's a Knockout and silly hats.
Wincanton Sports Ground Open Day - Sunday 5th June
The user groups of the Wincanton Sports Ground will be hosting an open day at the Sports Ground, Moor Lane, Wincanton, from 10.00am to 3.00pm on Sunday 5th June. The event will have many attractions and a warm welcome awaits all visitors.
Stourhead in Bloom
Never boring, nearby Stourhead pulls in the crowds for a reason. Enjoy these ten images.
Zest Networking Launch
Following the success of the first two meetings in Wincanton the Zest Networking for Women has been born.
Balsam House Saved and Featured on the BBC
Built in 1650, Balsam House in Common Road has been saved from dereliction and "development" to become a fine family home again.
The Nog Inn Wins Heart of Wessex Pub of the Year Award!
The Nog Inn in has certainly seen some changes since Will and Amy Cutts took up residence almost four years ago. Their latest success sees The Nog winning the CAMRA Heart of Wessex Pub of the Year award.
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter: May 2011
Read a summary of May's edition of Sandbag, our Wincanton branch newsletter, and download the full version in PDF format. Branch meeting, coffee morning dates, 2011 events and several articles including the 67th Anniversary of the crash of 'Old Faithful' and our recent presentation to King Arthur's School.
Cleaning Up The Town
Adam Bailey has started a one-man voluntary campaign to clean up Wincanton's beauty spots, clearing overgrown brambles and vegetation and improving our footpaths.
South Somerset District Council's Civic Roles Chosen
New civic roles and responsibilities at South Somerset District following the May elections were chosen at the annual Meeting of the Council on 19th May.
French and Fun at King Arthur's for Primary School Guests
Around 60 pupils from local primary schools, who have all been studying French, spent a day at King Arthur's extending their language skills while sampling what a 'big' school is like and meeting older students.
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter: April 2011
Read a summary of April's newsletter from the Wincanton branch, and download a copy of the full edition in PDF format. Branch meeting and coffee morning dates, 2011 events plus two feature articles.
Is There A Place For Homeopathy In the 21st Century Home?
Homeopathy has been in existence for almost two hundred years. But, relying on the principles and remedies it started out with, does homeopathy still have a place in your medicine cabinet? Yes! But don’t take my word for it…
Afghan Heroes Thunder Rally - 17th to 19th June 2011 [IMPORTANT UPDATE]
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Afghan Heroes is making Thunder Rally an annual event in order to say a huge thanks for all the fundraising by bikers, non-bikers, service personnel, families, loved ones, friends and members of the public on behalf of the charity.
Still Time to Sign Up to Doorstep Garden Waste Collections
Green-fingered residents of South Somerset still have time to sign up for doorstep garden waste collections this year and for the first time they can now subscribe online.
Men's Health Information Evening - 25th May
Wincanton's Patient Participation Group is holding an event with free admission on the subject of Men's Health and Prostate Cancer in particular. This condition is very common amongst men of middle age and this is an opportunity to find out the facts and ask your questions.
Changing Faces at Wincanton's Optician - Is It You We're Looking For?
A lot has happened in the last 18 months at Sarah Gibson Optometrist. We have said Farewell to some wonderful people and Hello to a new face. Now we need another somebody to complete the team. Are you that person?
Wincanton Community Hospital Staff Join Global Hand-Washing Campaign
Nurses and healthcare staff at Wincanton Community Hospital are leading by example when it comes to maintaining good hand hygiene and preventing the spread of infections.
A Big Thank You from Nick Colbert & Colin Winder
Following the 5th May 2011 District Council elections Colin Winder and I would like to say a big thank you to all those Wincanton people who voted for us.
King Arthur's School Recognised for Close Links with The Royal British Legion
Over the last five years, The Royal British Legion and King Arthur's Community School have worked together on a number of memorial occasions to promote understanding between generations about service and sacrifice.
Somerset Witches - Lecture by Andrew Pickering
The fascinating story of one of England's darkest periods which includes the trials for witchcraft in this area. Friday 27th May in the Balsam Centre at 7.30pm. Adults £6, student rate TBA.
Wincanton Businesses Together Annual General Meeting
Our AGM takes place on Friday 13th May at The Balsam Centre. We invite all businesses to attend this special meeting and seminar. Our guest speaker, Mandy Cochrane, will speak about the role of Social Media in everyday business life.