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Primary School Pupils in Language Days at King Arthur's

20 May 1:50pm
By Virginie Cadieu
Primary School Pupils in Language Days at King Arthur's

How Yr 5 pupils from Wincanton area primary schools and Year 8 students from King Arthur’s spent two days working and playing together, exploring and developing their French and their understanding of French culture.

Dramatic Reading of Mark's Gospel

17 May 2:23pm
By John Baxter
Dramatic Reading of Mark's Gospel

Wincanton Churches Together have backed an ecumenical group of Wincanton readers in their project of putting on a dramatic reading of Mark's Gospel.

Our General Election - A Wincanton Perspective

17 May 1:34pm
By John Baxter
Our General Election - A Wincanton Perspective

A personal account and reflection on the most unpredictable General Election since the 1930's.

Arthritis Research Coffee Morning Raises Impressive Amount

14 May 5:11pm
By Biddie Lawson
Arthritis Research Coffee Morning Raises Impressive Amount

Meeting in the Dolphin Function Room supporters of Arthritis Research organise an enjoyable and successful coffee morning.

Bernard Reminds Us About the Discworld Contribution

14 May 3:57pm
By Bernard Pearson
Bernard Reminds Us About the Discworld Contribution

What Sir Terry Pratchett and his fans have brought to Wincanton and why we should welcome the recent ceremony in Kingswell Rise which involved a lump of concrete.

What Do You Think? Have Your Say. Comment. Contribute

14 May 3:39pm
By John Baxter
What Do You Think? Have Your Say. Comment. Contribute

Lively debate, airing differences of opinion, letting people know what's going on locally and helping them finding out more. That's what we are all about. As the Window takes off have your say. Comment and Contribute.

Episode 2 - The Chain Gang

10 May 10:26am
By Bernard Pearson
Episode 2 - The Chain Gang

More adventures from the Town Council chamber - Part 2 - Things afoot.

South Somerset District Council Reports on Benefit Fraud

07 May 5:10pm
By Dawn Haydon
South Somerset District Council Reports on Benefit Fraud

South Somerset District Council has had some notable successes is tracking down those who have been committing benefit fraud.

Finn Kennedy Back for Smash Hit Charity Fashion Show

07 May 4:52pm
By John Baxter
Finn Kennedy Back for Smash Hit Charity Fashion Show

Fresh from France, Wincanton's best known fashionista, Finn Kennedy, comperes and produces a fashion show with a team of local volunteer models to show a wide choice of clothes from St Margaret's Hospice Charity Shop in Wincanton.

WBT Hustings Q&A

06 May 5:03pm
By John Smith
WBT Hustings Q&A

At the recent Wincanton Election Hustings WBT presented each of our prospective MP's with a list of questions that are important to the business community. Here are the answers we're received so far.

Two Boots Are Better Than One

06 May 3:29pm
By John Smith
Two Boots Are Better Than One

They say that New York is so good that they named it twice. When you buy new boots you buy a "pair". New York may be good, but Wincanton is amazing, because it has a pair of Boots.

Pupils Enjoy School Activities at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

06 May 1:12pm
By Mandy Cochrane
Pupils Enjoy School Activities at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

It's been a busy school year so far for pupils at Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School. Enjoy their gallery of photos and find out about the school's successful breakfast club.

Fair Trade and Traditional Toys Come to Wincanton

03 May 11:55am
By Mandy Cochrane
Fair Trade and Traditional Toys Come to Wincanton

Sisters Vicki Ruppersbery and Caroline Hunt share fond memories of the traditional toys they played with as children. So much so, they’ve revived the popularity of their old favourites, selling traditional, wooden and educational toys from their own business.

NEW FEATURES! The Window Has Been Upgraded

01 May 10:10pm
By Dave Smith
NEW FEATURES! The Window Has Been Upgraded

The first major upgrade to the Wincanton Window has arrived, finally. With user accounts come comments. Now you can have your say, and no need to wait!

News from the Wincanton Royal British Legion

30 Apr 3:25pm
By Tony Goddard
News from the Wincanton Royal British Legion

Wincanton Branch Chairman retires, diary dates and events including the Festival of Remembrance afternoon performance on 13th November at the Royal Albert Hall.

Annunziata Rees-Mogg Refuses to Debate Climate Change at Castle Cary Hustings

30 Apr 2:11pm
By John Baxter
Annunziata Rees-Mogg Refuses to Debate Climate Change at Castle Cary Hustings

Those who turned up for the hustings on Climate Change in Castle Cary found a key player not there.

Driver Crashes and Runs Off After Accident in North Street

27 Apr 8:11pm
By Mandy Cochrane
Driver Crashes and Runs Off After Accident in North Street

A driver and his passenger ran off into the night after hitting a parked car in North Street on Saturday night.

The Phantom of the Opera with David Briggs

27 Apr 7:42pm
By Gordon Amery
The Phantom of the Opera with David Briggs

At 7.30pm on Friday 30th April 2010, Gillingham Methodist Church is offering a unique cinema experience with a twist. Silent classic 1925 Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney, with live, improvised organ accompaniment from international recitalist David Briggs.

WLTA Twinning Week Once Again a Great Success

26 Apr 11:05pm
By Gill D'Arcy
WLTA Twinning Week Once Again a Great Success

WLTA has once again had a very successful week that was enjoyed by all who hosted or visited. A very varied programme was arranged with many trips out to the coast, historical places and shopping destinations.

Packed Hustings at the Balsam Centre

23 Apr 11:35pm
By John Baxter
Packed Hustings at the Balsam Centre

The Shed at the Balsam Centre was bursting at the seams as everyone who could, crowded in to see, hear and question the five candidates standing for Parliament. It was quite an encounter.

Good Friday - What "Good" is it?

22 Apr 1:11pm
By John Smith
Good Friday - What

What's so good about Friday 2nd April 2010? Every year the nation observes Good Friday and Easter Monday as a national holiday, with Easter Sunday in the sandwich. What's the point? Is it just an excuse for a rest?

Are you UV wise?

22 Apr 12:18pm
By Jessica E Stapleton
Are you UV wise?

We all know that ultra violet radiation (commonly known as UV rays) is harmful to our skin. But did you know that UV is also damaging for our eyes?

Car Boot Sale at King Arthur's School

22 Apr 11:36am
By Emma Harrison
Car Boot Sale at King Arthur's School

Organised by the Friends of King Arthur's School, a Car Boot Sale on Saturday 1st of May from 10am - 1pm. Open to sellers from 9am - £5 per pitch. Free entry for buyers. Bacon Rolls & Refreshments available. All proceeds to the school.

National Charity Changes its Name

21 Apr 3:43pm
By Biddie Lawson
National Charity Changes its Name

Arthritis Research Campaign is now called ARTHRITIS RESEARCH UK. To avoid confusion read on.

WBT Calls All Businesses to the Election Hustings

17 Apr 11:13pm
By John Smith
WBT Calls All Businesses to the Election Hustings

It's important that the business community gets to know who they will be voting for.

Local Businesses are Fragile - Support Them... or Lose Them

17 Apr 10:50pm
By John Smith
Local Businesses are Fragile - Support Them... or Lose Them

If you don't use it, you'll lose it. So many local businesses find existence hard because people support businesses in bigger towns.

How Will You Vote? Don't Miss the Wincanton Hustings, Thurs 22nd April

14 Apr 2:45pm
By John Baxter
How Will You Vote? Don't Miss the Wincanton Hustings, Thurs 22nd April

Thursday 22nd at The Shed, The Balsam Centre at 7.30pm. Don't miss your chance to see, hear and question the candidates standing for this constituency in the General Election. The main ones have agreed to come. All have been invited.

Horsington Primary School Sporting Success

14 Apr 2:18pm
By Ian Rumbelow
Horsington Primary School Sporting Success

Horsington Church of England Primary School has done extremely well at the Wincanton Federation of Schools sport events that were held recently at King Arthur's.

South Somerset District Council shortlisted for Award

14 Apr 1:38pm
By Dawn Haydon
South Somerset District Council shortlisted for Award

South Somerset District Council has been shortlisted for the prestigious Best Achiving Council in the UK Award

New Rotary Club for the Bruton, Castle Cary, Wincanton Area

14 Apr 1:30pm
By Roger Lowe
New Rotary Club for the Bruton, Castle Cary, Wincanton Area

A new Rotary Club is being formed covering the towns of Bruton, Castle Cary, Wincanton and surrounding areas.

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