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Cold Calling Cons - The Truth About PAT Testing
After some sharp and shady selling techniques from a PAT Testing company, I decided to investigate the facts about having your office electrical equipment tested for safety - the results were illuminating.
Planning Approval Given at Last for New Health Centre at New Barns
Wincanton Health Centre Practice Manager passes on the latest news and reaction of the doctors and staff concerning the planning application for a new Health Centre at New Barns.
Despite All Efforts, Wincanton Museum Has to Close in September
Jeff Kingaby, Museum and History Society Secretary, tells us that the Committee has decided the costs of keeping the museum open are such that in these tough times there is no choice but to close the museum, but the History Society will continue.
King Arthur's Summer Fete
KA's Annual Summer Fete. An event not to be missed - Friday 2nd July at the school from 6-8pm. All the usual attractions plus lots of World Cup fun! A great way to spend a summer evening.
A Great Fete at Wincanton Primary School
The Summer Fete at Wincanton Primary School this year on the 18th of June was a well attended fun affair with parents and pupils all having a good time with stalls, fancy food and exciting performances.
The Joy of Summer Beautifully Displayed
Members of the Parish Church supported by numerous organisations, schools and businesses in the town lay on a beautiful and imaginative show.
Window Smashed in Mill Street
On Friday 11th June a window was smashed in a house in Mill Street. If you have any idea who might have done this please contact PCSO Jenny Maynard.
Co-op in Wincanton Starts Home Deliveries
The Co-operative in Carrington Way is now offering a small local home delivery service. If you find carrying heavy shopping around inconvenient or difficult, this service could be for you.
You Are Invited to the Balsam BBQ
You are invited to an open air BBQ in the beautiful gardens of the Balsam Centre which are now looking their best. Come for a lunch to remember on Friday 25th June with burgers and hot dogs from only £2.
Growing Space Garden Propagating House Opens
As a result of generous grants the Growing Space community garden now has a handsome new Propagating House.
Cycle Marathon Ends in Wincanton
Graham Box, Chief Executive of the National Society for Patient Participation decided to draw attention to the growth of Patient Participation Groups across the country, visiting them all by cycling from Stockton on Tees and ending in Wincanton.
PPG Meeting on Pain and Persistent Pain Management
So we think we all understand pain? Wincanton Patient Participation Group organises a fascinating Open Meeting on Pain and Persistent Pain Management addressed by two specialists in the field, Dr Louise Tarrant and Jonathan Thurlow.
If Gill Can Do It...
Gill D'Arcy tells how she lost her fear of using the Wincanton Window and became a self-confident contributor.
Wincanton 'Play Day' Well Attended
Two hundred children and parents turned up for a very successful 'Play Day' at Rickhayes Recreation Ground in Wincanton.
How to Get Rid of Your Garden Waste
Somerset Waste Management describe the options you can use to get rid of garden waste, from fortnightly collections to an all year service.
"Rock and Roll" Fundraiser for Haiti Orphanage
Charlton Horethorne is due to 'Rock and Roll' on Saturday 26th June to raise funds for the Maison Fortune Orphanage in Haiti.
The Colour of Sound - A New Community Choir
Experienced vocalist and choir leader Rachel Gadd is hoping to launch a new Community Choir at the Balsam Centre in Wincanton on the 16th June. If the chance to sing with others attracts you, this could be what you are looking for.
NADFAS Art Lectures in June, July and October
Try a taster art lecture or join the group for fascinating lectures by leading experts. June on the Wilton Diptych, July on Van Gogh, October on Lawrence of Arabia.
Graham Hiscock of Camelot Photographic Expands
Graham and Trixie Hiscock expand their photographic business in the fields of Weddings, Portraits, Commercial Photography and Picture Framing.
Margaret Kelly's Silk Painting
Paintings on silk are beautiful, decorative and satisfying to do. Why not learn how with Margaret?
Alan Watson Celebrates Fifty Years as a Priest
The Revd Canon Alan Watson, known to many in Wincanton, celebrates his ordination to the Priesthood fifty years ago on Sunday 30th May.
The Joy of Summer Flower Festival
Wincanton's Parish Church of St Peter's and St Paul's is celebrating summer with a Flower Festival 18th-20th June.
Sarah Gibson Has Acquired a New High Tech Optomap Scanner
The Optomap is a piece of equipment which generates digital scans of your retina allowing Sarah to perform a more thorough examination on your eye's health.
Give Your Business a Marketing Health Check at the Balsam Centre
Locally based marketing professional, David Osborne of West Country Marketing Solutions is running two workshops at the Balsam Centre aimed at helping businesses of any size improve their marketing.
Concert by Bruton School for Girls at Wincanton Parish Church
The Students at Bruton School for Girls gave a concert in Wincanton Parish Church on the evening of Wednesday 5th May. All the proceeds from this concert were for the Church Funds.
Health Awareness Day at King Arthur's Community School
Exhibitors representing the local health and fitness industry gave visitors a varied insight into their work at a recent Health Awareness Day at King Arthur's Community School
Wesley and Wincanton Methodists
I visit Wincanton Methodist Church and discover John Wesley came here.
Summary of the PACT Meeting of 29th April
Jenny Maynard PCSO presents a summary of the latest PACT meeting which explored CCTV, parking, speeding in the town centre and anti-social behaviour.
The Mid-Somerset Decorative and Fine Arts Society (NADFAS)
Why not join the local NADFAS group and have the chance to attend excellent lectures and hear well-qualified speakers talking about the arts.
Open Day on Proposed Relocation of Wincanton Health Centre
As crunch time approaches, Practice Manager Janet Loe and Architect Neil Niblett explain the plans and consult over the Health Centre Plans in the Sun Lounge.