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Volunteers save Castle Cary Library
Castle Cary Library was due to close on 31st March 2019 as a result of County Council cost savings, but a group of volunteers is setting up a Community Library to keep it going.
The Poppy of Honour WWI memorial has been damaged
The Poppy of Honour 2018 WWI memorial recently unveiled in Cale Park, Wincanton, has been damaged. The steel structure is double-glazed on both sides, and the two panes on one side have been fractured.
Wincanton Library bucks the trend
It's no surprise that use of Somerset's libraries has been dwindling over recent years, but you may be pleasantly surprised to hear that Wincanton's Library has been proving its worth of late, with a visitor boost during the first half of this year, perhaps due to all the activities for kids that have been going on.
The Poppy of Honour will be unveiled in Wincanton this Saturday
On Saturday 6th October, the Poppy of Honour will be unveiled during a ceremony in Cale Park, Wincanton. The event begins at the Wincanton War Memorial Hall with a parade marching down to Cale Park where the unveiling ceremony will take place.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for September & October 2018
Plans to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the 'Old Faithful' crash, an update to this year's Remembrance Sunday service, Wincanton boy sailor of the Royal Navy, Pedal to Paris 2018 and the Poppy of Honour launch.
deafPLUS is coming back to The Balsam Centre this month
Many people experience hearing loss and struggle to adapt to the changes it can make to their lives. deafPLUS is coming to us later this month to demonstrate equipment that might help, and offer free and impartial advice.
Compton Castle is opening its gardens again in aid of The Balsam Centre
Another chance to see the lovely gardens and heart-shaped lake of Compton Castle is coming up later this month. Bill and Jane Hopkins are donating all the money raised to The Balsam Centre.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for June & July 2018
This issue includes a tribute to Dora Hibberd, details of the Festival of Remembrance 2018, this year's Old Faithful memorial and Armed Forces Day 2018, and some local military connections.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for April & May 2018
The Royal British Legion Wincanton Branch monthly magazine. This issue includes The Great Pilgrimage, Passchenaele Tree, coffee morning dates and Reg Kiddle RM remembered.
Pharmacy opening times in the Wincanton area over Easter 2018
Access to pharmacies is limited over Easter weekend. If you need to get prescriptions filled to see you through the Easter period, visit your local pharmacy now. On Sunday, your closest options are in Yeovil.
Refuse and recycling collections in Wincanton over Easter 2018
With the Easter holiday upon us, here's some information about refuse and recycling collections in the Wincanton area over the next week. Don't get caught out by all bank holidays changes!
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for March & April 2018
The Royal British Legion Wincanton Branch monthly magazine. This issue includes “Every One Remembered”, promised information about roads names in Wincanton, The Great Pilgrimage 90 and Remembrance 2018.
Celebrating the Power Of Women
The film Suffragette will be showing in Wincanton Town Hall this evening as part of programme called Power Of Women (POW) created by South Somerset's film project Where West Begins and Lynne Franks.
Wincanton mourns the loss of Geoff Redfearn
The people of Wincanton were shocked late on Thursday 22nd February, when it was announced that Geoff Redfearn, owner of Redfearns café and Thai restaurant, had passed away that day.
Discovering Wincanton Museum
How well do you know Wincanton? This “pleasant town on the Cale” has a long history. This is the first in a monthly series focusing on an exhibit from the museum to tell some of the stories of our town.
Farewell my darling Clementina
At the end of 2017, Wincanton residents were saddened to hear that Mrs Pam Cave had passed away. Better known to many as the owner of Clementina, you may not know about her family heritage, and the contribution she and her family made to the town.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for January & February 2018
The Wincanton Branch’s monthly magazine for the Royal British Legion. This issue includes Wincanton's Remembrance 2017 parade, more about roads named after war heroes of Wincanton and a new permanent memorial in Wincanton.
Carrington House care staff acknowledged for long service
Long-serving staff at Carrington House were recently invited to an event to celebrate their service achievements. An outstanding combined 85 years service was recognised at the event.
Shopping and services in Wincanton over the festive period
With Christmas less than a week away we need to remember that the festive season can also result in some disruption to otherwise normal community service time-tables. The following information will hopefully help you to navigate the holiday period.
Wincanton's plans for Remembrance Day 2017
There will be two ceremonies taking place during Remembrance Sunday in Wincanton this year. The Regimental Remembrance Service for 1 Regiment Army Air Corp, and the traditional Royal British Legion Remembrance Parade.
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