Wincanton's focused community website, providing news and information including a full calendar
A Beginner's Guide to Neighbourhood Planning
A Neighbourhood Plan for Wincanton is the best mechanism for ensuring that local residents get the development they want. With their new weekly surgery, the Council wants to hear from you to help them create a new Neighbourhood Plan.
Masked Raid at KFC – Can CCTV Footage Help Identify Suspects?
Following a break-in to Wincanton’s KFC in September by a crew of three would-be robbers, Avon and Somerset police have now issued CCTV footage of the suspects and are appealing for information.
Christmas Made Easy – Gorgeous Furniture, Gifts & Accessories from Myakka
Visit Myakka this Christmas for fair trade solid wood furniture, unique, affordable gifts and gorgeous home accessories. Join us for a special late shopping evening, open until 8.00pm on Friday 5th December, complete with mince pies and mulled wine.
Help Wincanton’s Churches Find Their Sheep at the Christmas Extravaganza
Wincanton Churches are concerned that some of their flock (of the knitted variety) are lost in shops in Wincanton. The Churches need your help to find them. The search begins on Friday 5th December at Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza.
Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar on 6th December 2014
The 1st Wincanton Scouts Group is holding their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 6th December, so do pop along to the Wincanton Memorial Hall at 10.00am for a quiet coffee and a biscuit, and browse around our many stalls.
Wincanton Knife Attack Leaves Man Injured UPDATED
A man was attacked in Angel Lane, Wincanton, by a man wielding a knife and left requiring hospital treatment on Wednesday 26th November. Police have issued a description of the assailant – can you help?
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2014 – Friday 5th December
The 2014 Wincanton Christmas extravaganza will take place on Friday 5th of December 2014, from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. Be sure to visit this well established annual event for an evening full of shopping, entertainment and fun for all the family.
Christmas Gift Day at Holbrook House
Let us help you with your Christmas shopping this year. Everyone is welcome to come along and see what beautiful Christmas gifts we have at Holbrook House on Thursday 4th December.
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine for December/January
Articles of interest, news and activities for Horsington and South Cheriton, covering December 2014 and January 2015. Read about young explorers in the Namibian desert, a school pilgrimage to Salisbury and much more.
From an Art to a Science – A Talk by Hendrika Foster
In a fascinating and well attended talk to the Wincanton Museum and History Society, Hendrika Foster explored an intriguing topic outlining the history of medicine and how it has shifted from being seen as an art to a science.
Kimbers’ Farm Shop Christmas Tasting – No Need for Wellies!
Make your way to Kimbers’ new mud-free Farm Shop on Wednesday 3rd December! Order your free range turkeys, geese, ducks and chickens at their Christmas Tasting. The shop is also full of other foods, crafts and gifts to buy.
Believe in the Magic – Henstridge Christmas Market on 29th November
Henstridge's Believe in the Magic of Christmas Market is being held again this year at Gartell's Light Railway, Yenston, Templecombe on Saturday 29th November, from 12.00pm – 2.00pm. There will be plenty of entertainment for children and adults alike.
Wincanton Community Hospital Christmas Fayre
The Wincanton Community Hospital Christmas Fayre takes place at the Hospital on Sunday 30th November between 2.00pm and 4.00pm.
Hogswatch is Coming! Jollities Commence 28th November
All fans of the works of Sir Terry Pratchett are invited to come and help the Discworld Emporium celebrate Hogswatch in Wincanton on the 28/29/30th November 2014. There will be fun, jollity, fantastic food and a possibility of quaffing.
Christmas with Dickens – A Talk by David and Jenny Peet
Well known speaker David Peet and his wife Jenny will be giving a talk on Thursday 27th November to Wincanton Museum and History Society about Charles Dickens and his interest in Christmas.
Lawnmower Maintenance Workshop Starting at The Balsam Centre
The Balsam Centre is running some new practical workshops and classes for people who are out of work or unemployed. The latest to start is a Lawnmower Maintenance Workshop. The class will take place every Wednesday at 11.00am.
Wincanton Co-Op Robbed by Armed Thief
On Wednesday 12th November an armed robber entered the Co-Op store and threatened a member of staff just before closure of the store at the end of the day (around 9:55pm).
REPORT: Wincanton Housing Crisis – Public Meeting
On Tuesday 18th November the Sweetman Hall at The Bear Inn was packed for a public meeting called by an informal action group set up to oppose further housing development in Wincanton.
David Rendel, LibDem Parliamentary Candidate, Campaigns in Wincanton
David Rendel was recently in Wincanton, knocking on doors and leading his team in carrying out a residents’ survey, his aim being to meet as many people as possible. In this photo he's with Sheila and Mark Savage of Mundays Mead.
Cherry Pip Marketing – Targeted Leaflet Marketing at Your Service
A well orchestrated leaflet marketing campaign can boost your business for Christmas, New Year and beyond. Cherry Pip Marketing is collaboration between some great minds with backgrounds in marketing, sales and retail at senior management level.
Extended & Refurbished Lidl is Open for Business
After a major extension and a complete refurbishment you would have expected that Lidl would have re-opened the doors with a great fanfare. But with typical German efficiency the doors opened last Tuesday and the working day commenced.
Your Town Council Wants to Talk to You!
Wincanton Town Council has set up a regular surgery to give you an easy way to talk to them and share your views about Wincanton. This is your chance to submit suggestions about how you want to see your community develop.
Blackadder Goes Forth to Help the Heroes Tonight in Wincanton Memorial Hall
The Stab in the Dark theatre company present 'Blackadder Goes Forth' in Wincanton Memorial Hall tonight, 8pm. Two episodes from this hilarious cult classic for about a tenner. All profits go to Help for Heroes.
Sunday Market is on the Move – But Not Too Far
Wincanton Town Team has been gathering views from Sunday Market stall-holders and shoppers. Taking all this on board they are moving the next market, on Sunday 16th November, off the High Street and back to Carrington Way car park.
Christmas Party Menu at Truffles
Truffles' Taste of the West Christmas party menu is available from 1st – 24th December for Lunch or Dinner. The menu at £19.95 uses locally sourced fresh produce from West Country farms and artisan suppliers.
Two Re-Arrested for Hit-and-Run Fatality in Bruton
Police have re-arrested a 46-year-old man and 31-year-old woman from Somerset in relation to the 'fail-to-stop' incident, which led to the death of 84-year-old David Hick in Bruton.
Heart of Wessex Funding Advice Workshop
If you’re thinking of starting a new business and need financial assistance to get your project off to a flying start, a Heart of Wessex Funding Advice Workshop will take place in the Balsam Centre, Wincanton on Thursday 27th November.
EA Releases Fish into the Cale Due to C.A.T.C.H. VIDEO
The Environment Agency has seen fit to release a significant stock of bred fish into the River Cale in Wincanton, as a direct result of, and credit to the work C.A.T.C.H. has been doing to clean up the river and improve its status as a bio-diverse habitat.
Poor Signage Caused Confusion During South Street Road Closure
Poor signage during the recent South Street drainage works is being blamed for confusion and disruption for businesses, Our Lady’s primary school and residents, leading to calls for better planning by County Highways in future.
Milborne Port Christmas Craft and Food Market – Sunday 23rd November
Milborne Port's annual Christmas Craft & Food Market is in the Village Hall, on Sunday 23rd November. This is the fourth year for the event, and with around 45 stalls attending it promises great Christmas shopping for all.