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Going Beyond a Good Big Splash
A look at what goes on in Wincanton Swimming Club which is where Wincanton's keenest swimmers enjoy developing their skills and competing with each other.
Art Exhibition in the Methodist Church, Saturday 6th November
A chance to see and purchase fine art and excellent craft work at this one day exhibition in the Methodist Church. Open from 10am until 3pm. All the proceeds go to the Wincanton Live at Home Scheme and there will be a light lunch and refreshments available. Also on sale, a beautiful calendar of wild life photos by Sarah Bloodworth.
Wincanton Witch Hands out Potions in Boots
Wickedly winsome witch Charlie Lock is to be seen casting spells for Macmillan Cancer Care in Wincanton's Boots, the chemist.
Wincanton Town Youth Football Club Halloween Party 2010
On Sunday 31st October from 5:30 till 7:30 at Wincanton Sports Ground. Open to everyone, there will be fun, games and prizes for best costume and scariest pumpkin. Admission £1 per person.
Wincanton Film Society - New Season 2010/11 Started September 21st
On Tuesday 21st September the Wincanton Film Society launched the new 2010/11 Film Season with "Hurt Locker". The next film (tonight in fact) is "Up In The Air" starring George Clooney, to start at 7:45pm in the KA PEC.
Town Centre Hit With Graffiti
During the weekend of Friday 8th to Sunday 10th October 2010, Wincanton was subjected to an onslaught of ugly, childish graffiti. The offender/s targeted the Town Centre area.
The Nog Inn Makes the Good Beer Guide 2011
The Nog Inn was delighted to receive the news earlier this week that they have made it in to the Good Beer Guide for 2011.
Behind the Window of Elsie Florence Vintage China
Peer through the windows of Six South Street and you may wonder what is going on in there. For over 30 years Number Six was well known as Paupers Restaurant, at the time THE place to eat in town.
Excalibur Newsletter - September 2010
The September 2010 edition of the King Arthur's School monthly newsletter, Excalibur, is now available on their web site.
It's Not Too Late to Apply for the Cranmore Chase Fun Run
Take part in a multi-terrain 10km Fun Run, Sunday 17th October, 10am, at Cranmore Steam Railway Station, Shepton Mallet. There'll also be a 1km junior race. Refreshments, on-site parking, and quality mementos of the event for all finishers.
Open Day at King Arthur's School
Parents and children from the surrounding primary schools visit King Arthur's before deciding which secondary school to apply for. The Window goes along to see what is on offer.
Tower Open Evening - Try Your Hand at Bell Ringing
Want to have a go? On Tuesday 19th October St Peter & St Paul's Church Tower is opening its doors between 7.30pm and 9.00pm. Anyone interested in bell-ringing can learn more, watch an enjoyable demonstration and enjoy refreshments.
Brue Valley Rotary Club Plant Crocuses in Local Towns.
Members of the Brue Valley (Provisional) Rotary Club and friends joined other Rotary Clubs across the country in planting crocus corms in our local towns on Saturday 2nd October.
The Quakers - The Religious Society of Friends Outreach Week
Ever wondered about the Quakers and what goes on in their meetings? Always open for visitors, this week the Wincanton Quakers are having a special Outreach Week, so if you would like to meet some of the people who are involved, why not come along?
Music & Mulled Wine at Haselbury Mill Nr Crewkerne
Music & Mulled Wine, Sunday 7th November 3.00pm at The Tithe Barn, Haselbury Mill, nr Crewkerne supporting St Margaret's Hospice. An afternoon of popular music from the shows, operas and operettas featuring members of Prima Voce & the Singing Studio. Tickets £10 tel 0845 3459671 (includes glass of mulled wine and mince pie).
Brilliant Butterfly Images from Carymoor
Jules Cross, Environment Officer, naturalist and rather brilliant wild life photographer shares with us four of his images and reports on the state of butterflies as he has examined them at Carymoor.
Wincanton Choral Society - Still Time to Join
This term Wincanton Choral Society has an exciting programme and is happy to accept new singers.
Profile of Adrian Pitt, Human Resources Specialist
Adrian Pitt is a Wincanton based Human Resources specialist who provides an independent service for small and medium sized businesses that need support in dealing with the recruitment, training and the legal obligations of employment law in what has become an increasingly complex area.
Leadership Changes Coming at King Arthur's
Head Teacher Tamra Bradbury is leaving King Arthur's at Christmas time and her successor as Acting Head will be Emma Wilkes, currently Deputy Head. The Window interviews both of them.
KA Class of 2008 - Where Are They Now?
The class of 2008 was, at the time, the most successful year group ever to leave King Arthur's. It's been two years since they left and this article provides an update on what some of them have been up to, what they have achieved and what they are planning for the future.
Large Turnout to Hear About Parkinsons
The Wincanton PPG (Patient Participaption Group) at the instigation of Stephen Beech organised a very well attended session on this very difficult illness where they heard from experts about the condition and how to deal with it and the treatments available in anticipation of Stephen setting up a local Parkinson's support group.
Bruton School For Girls Art Exhibition
This year Bruton School for Girls has taken the bold and unusual step of laying on an exhibition of students' work as part of Somerset Art Weeks. Open 27th Sept to First October. Everyone is invited to see this vibrant and attractive show by young artists.
Ditch the Workout, Join the Party! New Zumba Fitness Class Comes to Wincanton
Zumba fitness starts at the Balsam Centre, Wincanton every Tuesday 8.30-9.30pm from 14th September.
Apple Juicing with The Balsam Centre
Do you fancy making your own apple juice? Tim from the Balsam Centre has arranged sessions at the Centre, Templecombe and Galhampton. Just bring your own apples and bottles.
Camera Club Honours Past Chairman
Wincanton Camera Club has voted to create the honorary post of Life Vice Chairman to reward a member in recognition of exemplary service to the Club over a period of time.
Two nasty local crimes
Deliberately punctured car tyres and kitchen tiles smashed in the road are the latest examples of anti-social behaviour.
Myakka's New Autumn Catalogue Out Now!
The new Myakka Autumn 2010 catalogue is available now. It is packed full with new and exciting products as well as our old favourites. There is something to suit everyone in this brand new catalogue.
Wincanton Tennis Club Gets a Super New Clubhouse
Anyone for Tennis? Wincanton Tennis Club celebrates the opening of their new court side clubhouse.
James Phillips - Off to Oxford
Former KA and Bishop Wordsworth student James Phillips is interviewed about his school experiences before he leaves to take up a place at Exeter College Oxford.
National Back to Church Sunday
National Back to Church Sunday is on Sunday 26th September. This is an annual event in which involves Baptist, Church of England, Methodist and United Reform Churches.