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Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter: March 2011
Catch up with the latest news from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Everyone is welcome to join the legion, regardless of whether or not you have a service background. For further information ring 01963-824193 or 01963-32952.
Midweek Mingle - Networking for Professional Women
Informal business networking for professional women comes to Wincanton. Midweek Mingle welcomes women who work in all areas to these informal, low-cost, effective networking events. We will be having our first meeting in the newly refurbished Red Lion Cafe Bar in Wincanton at 7.30pm on Wednesday 13th April.
Framed by Frank Foster
Picture framing, particularly for artists and crafts people is not always simple and straightforward, which is why so many beat their path to Frank’s door on Bayford Hill.
Methane - The Most Dangerous Gas in Our Everyday Lives!
Clive Rogers introduces Methane and the different ways this 'Green House Gas' is affecting us and launches an interesting competition. Design your own system for capturing methane from cows.
Want to Join a Knitting Group?
Want to try knitting? A very relaxing and interesting way to be creative and make friends!
Local Businesses come together to offer business support day in Wincanton
A group of local Wincanton businesses have come together to offer a day of free talks, advice and networking at Wincanton Racecourse. On Wednesday 6th April from 10am to 5pm, free help and advice is available.
Wincanton PACT Meeting - 17th March 2011
CCTV, Parking, Speeding and Anti-Social Behaviour all discussed at this meeting.
Spring Comes to the Town
As March ends and April begins the first shoots of spring are with us.
Pothole Claims a Life - Margaret Nicholl
Experienced Wincanton cyclist Margaret Nicholl, wife of Richard, came off her bicycle after hitting a pothole and never regained consciousness.
KA's Amazing Technicolor Production: Joseph
Hitting the boards after only two weeks of intensive work the a cast of 25 students drawn from the first three years (7,8 and 9) have just put on a wonderful production of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Charity Status for the Wincanton Window Adopted
On 8th February our Organising Committee met to adopt our constitution as a charity and appointed five trustees.
Chaos and Gridlock in South Street
Parking outside the NatWest Bank in South Street continues to cause gridlock and chaos. Can anything be done about this?
Civic Service in Wincanton Parish Church
Mayors and other visitors from surrounding town support the Mayor's Civic Service on the 6th of March.
KA Badminton Team in South West Championships
Having won the Somerset County Championships, King Arthur's Under 16 Boy's team represented the County at Exeter University Sports Centre on the 3rd March.
Girl's New Football Kit
Wincanton Youth Football Club's under 11 girls team received their new kit from Mr Gary Bridger, Managing Director of Merlin Telecom t/a Airwaves Communications.
NHS Somerset Drives Stroke and Wasted Medicines Awareness Campaigns
Somerset NHS are driving awareness of two campaigns, "Are Your Medicines Going Down the Drain?" and "Stroke Campaign Returns to save Somerset Lives."
Anna Cuff Introduces Elegant Home
Already well established Anna Cuff's shop Elegant Home is now flourishing in Market Place. If you have not done so recently now is the time to visit this truly elegant enhancement of Wincanton's shopping scene.
Golf for Beginners at Wincanton Golf Club
As the weather begins to improve why not learn to play golf? Those who want to start the game and those who have tried a few shots already can learn the fundamentals of the game.
Don't Miss Muriel at the Dolphin
Outrageous performance poet Muriel Lavender is one of this year's top features at the Frome Festival - and the Edinburgh Fringe! Now's your chance to catch her one-woman show right here on your doorstep.
Brue Valley Rotary Club Celebrates its Success
After a year of fund-raising activities in the local area to generate interest in the formation of a new Rotary Club, the founder members were joined by Rotarians from across the south west of England to celebrate receiving their charter.
Wincanton Tennis Club Appoints New Coach
Wincanton Tennis Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Rolnik as the new Club Coach. The Club is really pleased to have mini, junior and adult coaching programmes running again.
Museum Lecture by Hendrika Foster Attracts Excellent Turnout
Hendrika Foster's lecture 'Venice and its Art' was a sell-out and a night to remember.
Theft of Generator from Building Development
Overnight on Wednesday 16/2/11, a Step Hill, blue, 6KVA Generator was stolen from the Kingwell Rise Building Development off Deansley Way, Wincanton.
Growing your own Vegetables, Fruit and Herbs
It doesn't need that much space and combines exercise with the satisfaction of putting your own very fresh food on the table.
Green Rubbish Collection Options for Springtime Gardeners
Green-fingered residents thinking of pruning their gardens this year are being reminded that they can have their garden waste collected directly from their kerbside. Over seven thousand residents have signed up with South Somerset District Council to have either a green wheelie bin or green waste sacks picked up every fortnight, saving the need to drive to the recycling centre.
Council Warns of New Scam
South Somerset District Council is warning residents to be wary following a report of a new scam relating to council tax. A Curry Mallet man received a telephone call falsely stating that if he paid £100 to a charity in India then he would receive council tax relief. The elderly man had considered sending a cheque but fortunately realised it was a scam.
Gents Barber Will Come to Your Home - Any Cut, Any Style!
Our family-run business in the local area has over 40 years experience and offers a flexible mobile service. We are professional and friendly with competitive prices.
Facebook Fans Rave over Local Retailers
Wincanton Window's Facebook Page is not just a great place to find out our latest news, you can exchange messages with other fans and swap tips on the best shops and businesses in town.
Tree Saga - Council Vandalism?
The full story of what has lead to this attractive tree being under threat.
Huge Payouts to SSDC officers
Three officers in South Somerset District Council shared out a massive £1.257 million of your money between them in golden goodbye pay-offs.