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Wincanton Town Council Seeks to Fill Two Vacancies
Because of recent resignations Wincanton Town Council is now in the process of searching for two new councillors to fill the vacancies. There’s still time to apply to become a councillor via the co-option system.
Zac Greening Creates Virtual New Year Firework Display
In addition to setting up laser displays to complement Wincanton’s Christmas lighting, local artist Zac Greening went a step further last week by setting up eye-catching virtual fireworks displays projected onto town centre buildings for New Year's Eve.
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - December & January 2015
Download a copy of December and January's edition of Horsington and South Cheriton's Villager Magazine, with news, events, contacts and information for the surrounding area.
Christmas Eve Celebrations End in Flames at The Bear Inn
On Christmas Eve at around 8.00pm Christmas celebrations at The Bear Hotel, Wincanton, were brought to a halt when a fire broke out in the chimney breast on the top floor. Staff discovered the fire and called the emergency services.
Nativity Scenes Festival Attracts a Good Turnout
Twenty five nativity sets brought by schools, individuals and churches made an engaging display in the Parish Church earlier this month.
Somerset’s Ultimate Christmas Experience - Wincanton Races on Boxing Day
Racing at Wincanton on Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26th) is the highlight of Somerset’s social and sporting calendar, and with a surge in advance booking, Wincanton Racecourse is definitely the place to be over Christmas.
King Arthur’s Celebrating Successes into the New Year
Latest news: King Arthur’s current academic standings in comparison with County and National standards; ex-students speak at a recent presentation evening at the school, and details of major prize-winners among King Arthur’s students.
Hopkins Concrete Supports the Bourton Christmas Tree
Santa came early this year to the Dorset village of Bourton and, instead of a sleigh, he delivered his present in a concrete mixer truck!
Safety Mats Stolen from Children’s Play Area
Sometime overnight on Wednesday 2nd December, twelve safety mats were stolen from under the swings in the children’s play area of Cale Park. Vehicle tracks were plainly visible from the swing area to the entrance of the park.
District Councillor Proposes a Motion to Help Local Families Stay Together
District Councillor Nick Colbert puts forward a motion to help families get more recognition for their local connections so they stand a better chance of being housed in the town, getting vital support from family and friends.
Join C.A.T.C.H. for a Christmas Litter Pick on Sunday 20th
What better way to celebrate Christmas this year than to pick other people's grimey rubbish out of a cold, wet river? And to top it off, it's totally FREE.
Wincanton Seniors Christmas Lunch
Sunday 6th December saw around eighty Wincanton senior citizens enjoying a traditional Christmas dinner and a concert by the Pilgrim Singers in the Memorial Hall, Wincanton.
Walk The New Town Heritage Trail This Christmas!
This is a fun activity for all the family to do over Christmas. You will discover some fascinating facts about Wincanton that you never knew before and all in the space of an hour!
Wincanton Resident’s Double Celebration
Long standing Wincanton resident John Keynes enjoyed a double celebration at the end of November. John celebrate his 90th Birthday and also received the Légion d’Honneur from the French government for his gallant part played in the liberation of France.
Hidden Treasures Indoor Markets
Hidden Treasures is a regular indoor market that takes place at the Wincanton Memorial Hall, with a variety of stalls to browse and refreshments, too. Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto at the next market on Sunday 20th December!
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza Pulls the Crowds Again
This year’s well attended Christmas Extravaganza featured many of the old favourites, including Santa’s Grotto, carols around the Christmas tree and jazz music in The Dolphin’s courtyard, as well as some new events, such as a lantern parade.
Wincanton Choral Society Christmas Concert 2015
The Wincanton Choral Society will perform its Christmas Concert, a ‘Feast of Festive music’, at 7.30pm on Sunday 13th December at Wincanton Sports Centre.
Light Up A Life - A Service to Remember Our Loved Ones
St. Margaret's Hospice will be holding a Light Up a Life service in the Parish Church, Wincanton on Saturday 12th December. This is an opportunity to reflect together, remembering family and friends who have illuminated our lives.
Free Green Skills Hedgelaying Course at Carymoor
Join us at Carymoor Environmental Trust on 10th December for a free course, giving people a chance to learn the traditional rural skill of hedgelaying to maintain livestock-proof hedges and create a fantastic habitat for wildlife.
Mayor Resigns Amidst “Lack of Support”
A recent meeting of Wincanton Town Council was brought to an abrupt halt when Chairman Colin Winder handed his Mayoral Chain of Office to the Town Clerk and left the chamber. He later tendered his resignation.
Christmas Clean-Up – Volunteers Assemble!
In partnership with Wincanton Town Team and SSDC’s Street Scene, volunteers for a pre-Christmas town clean-up will gather together this Saturday. If you can help, there could be a cup of tea and cake thrown in at Divine Wines!
Wincanton to be Illuminated by Renowned Lighting Artist Zac Greening
On Friday 4th December The Wincanton Town Team promises an extraordinarily modern High Street light display to celebrate the 2015 festive season – and you’re all invited.
Wincanton Remembrance Parade & Service 2015
Once again, Wincanton saw a good turnout of both spectators and those participating in the Remembrance Day parade down through the High Street. It was particularly encouraging to see many younger members of the community involved in the event.
Lucy Jenkins - An Art Exhibition at Divine Wines Throughout December
Lucy Jenkins exhibits a new collection of watercolour paintings throughout December at Divine Wines in Wincanton. Entitled Fruits of the Earth, the collection raises awareness of the impact of climate change and the direct impact of human actions on nature.
Christmas Party Day at Wincanton Racecourse
On Thursday 3rd December Wincanton Racecourse hosts its Christmas Party Day, the perfect opportunity to celebrate the festive season with a day at the races. Choral music will greet and entertain you as you shop at over 20 trade stands.
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - November 2015
It is Fireworks time, and Steve Hawkins rightly tells us about the History of Fireworks! Also this month The Villager welcomes the new Parish Councillors, and Penny Nagle gives the latest update on the broadband quest.
It’s coming... UPDATED
The shops are decorated and full of Christmas stock; choirs up and down the land are practicing their music. We can safely say that Christmas is coming soon, and so is the Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza.
Festival of Nativity Scenes at Wincanton Parish Church
Wincanton Parish Church are holding a Festival of Nativity Scenes in the Church from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th December, created by local groups, organisations and individuals. Come and admire the displays.
Nibbles & Tipples at Craftique on 9th December
Craftique, purveyor of locally sourced handmade crafts since opening in July, is getting festive with a special event on 9th December offering nibbles and tipples to shop visitors between 12.00 noon and 2.00pm.
The Best Christmas Tree Ever..?
Decorated with two thousand coloured lights, this year’s Christmas tree in Market Place was officially lit on Saturday 14th November and has been claimed by many to be the loveliest tree they can remember.