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Police Appeal for Witnesses - Car Vandalised
On New Year's Eve a Peugeot 106 was parked in North Street, Wincanton. Overnight the driver's side window was smashed.
Spot the Reindeer Competition Prize Winners
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza held a competition for children to spot the reindeer in shop windows. Here are the winners!
K.tog - Knitting Group in Wincanton
The 'K.tog' knitting group meet on Monday evenings at the Balsam Centre in Wincanton and has proved popular and friendly, welcoming newcomers so that they immediately feel part of the 'knitting community', even if they are learning from scratch.
Evita Comes to Charlton Horethorne
Sip a glass of Argentine wine as you watch Evita on the big screen. Hum along to 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' Join in the light-hearted quiz. Try some 'Carne Argentinas' street food. Come for a fun evening.
January PACT Meeting (Wincanton Partners and Communities Together)
What is happening about CCTV, parking, recycling and a new level crossing in Wincanton. PCSO Jenny Maynard Reports.
Early Music Performer Frances Eustace, February 12th
The Wincanton Museum and History Society have invited the leading Early Music performer Frances Eustace to give a musical evening talking about and playing various medieval instruments at the Balsam Centre, 7.30 pm
Host Family for German Visitors Urgently Needed
Our Friends from Lahnau are arriving in Wincanton on 2nd April. We are a host family short - can you help?
Counselling at the Balsam Centre
A counselling service available for those in need of emotional support in the Wincanton area.
Warm Worship on a Snowy Sunday - Wincanton Baptists
How I ended up throwing snowballs at members of the congregation.
Town Clerk Sam Skirton Reports
What the Town Council has been discussing. Bottle banks closing, planning decision for Long Close site recommended. Elections. New Mayor.
The Work of a Police Officer
PC Andrew Brown, Wincanton Beat Manager, talks about his job.
Didgeridoo Workshop with Mike Rigby
A new activity for the Balsam Centre - very interesting and all welcome!
Sandbag - Wincanton Royal British Legion Newsletter
Catch up on all the news from the Branch.
[3 RESPONSES] Pavement Danger in the Snow
High Street shopper complains about the dangerous pavements in the snow.
A303 Complete Closure between Willoughby Hedge and Mere for 5 weeks
The A303 will be closed for five weeks between the 15th of February and the 19th of March 2010. For details and map
Builders at St. Luke's
For the next couple of months St. Luke's Catholic Church is undergoing a major refurbishment.
Richard D'Arcy Our New Mayor
Our crisis ridden town council elects a new mayor.
A Message from the Mayor, Councillor Richard D'Arcy
Richard D'Arcy talks about his work and that of the Town Council.
Silhouettes of Wincanton at Sarah Gibson Optometrist
Here, at Sarah Gibson Optometrist we believe in supplying impeccable standard. One way we can offer this to you is by supplying Silhouette rimless eyewear which we consider to be one of the best rimless spectacles available.
Celebrate with a Magical Valentine Evening at Holbrook House
Experience a Valentines evening at Holbrook House, commencing with Champagne and Canapés, followed by a Candle-lit Gourmet Dinner with a Rose for your Partner.
The Bear Inn, Wincanton's Oldest
Ian and Jo Wainwright talk about the Bear. The friendly free house they have owned and run for the past fourteen years.
Local Mumpreneur Grows International Baby Business
A Charlton Musgrove mum never expected her dribbly babies to inspire international business success. But that's exactly what happened when Helen Bristol designed Skibz, a funky bandana-style dribble bib, and formed her company of the same name.
New Stock for Spring in Elegant Home
Anna Cuff shows off some of her early Spring selection of gifts and furnishings for the home.
West Hill - Life on the Wild Side
Even pleasantly residential West Hill has its own wild side. John Smith rhapsodises over his encounter with Raynard. See his super picture.
GP Helena Smith Introduces the Wincanton Health Centre
The Wincanton Health Centre has been caring for the town and surrounding villages for over 30 years and I have been asked to help people know what we are doing.
The New Health Centre - Public Meeting Friday 12th March 6.30pm
The plans for a new Health Centre to be situated away from the town centre (on the New Barns development off West Hill) have raised concern and a lot of interest, so the practice has arranged a public meeting in the Memorial Hall.
Volunteer and Make a Difference
Rachel Kennedy describes the opportunities and satisfactions to be found in volunteering.
[7 COMMENTS] Proposed New Wincanton Health Centre
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Here are the plans, a map and a press release on the proposed new Health Centre for Wincanton on the New Barns development area. Concerned readers are invited to send in letters to the editor on this subject asap. Please provide name and phone number and state if you would prefer to remain anonymous.
The Proposed New Health Centre - A Comment from the Editor
Clearly the proposal to build a new Health Centre on the New Barns development area away from the centre of the town is highly controversial.
South Somerset District Council Highly Rated by the Audit Commission
The Audit Commission, the official watchdog for the public sector, has recently (Dec 09) published its reports on all local District Councils as part of its Comprehensive Area Assessment as rated SSDC highly.