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Wincanton Community Hospital Open Day - Sunday 30th June

Fri 14 Jun 2013
By Gill D'Arcy
Wincanton Community Hospital Open Day - Sunday 30th June

The Wincanton Community Hospital is hosting an Open Day from 11am to 4pm on Sunday 30th June, marking the official opening of the new Radiology Suite. Enjoy lunch with a hog roast and take a tour of the new suite.

Solistics Beauty and Well-Being

Fri 17 May 2013
By Helen Horscroft
Solistics Beauty and Well-Being

I would like to introduce to you Solistics, a new and exciting holistic, beauty and well-being studio at the Applegarth Emporium, Wincanton. Solistics treats everyone as an individual and tailors each treatment to suit you.

Otter Nurseries Support for Wincanton Hospital Scanner Appeal

Wed 17 Apr 2013
By Richard D'Arcy
Otter Nurseries Support for Wincanton Hospital Scanner Appeal

For several weeks, raffle tickets in support of the Scanner Appeal for Wincanton Community Hospital have been available at a local garden centre. Read on to find out the winning name of the giant fluffy duck and the amount raised.

Race Night for Wincanton Community Hospital - Tally Ho, They're Off!

Mon 15 Apr 2013
By Gill D'Arcy
Race Night for Wincanton Community Hospital - Tally Ho, They're Off!

Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital have teamed up with Wincanton Town Football Club to bring a night of fun and racing at the Sports Ground Moor Lane Wincanton on Saturday 20th April.

Zumba Classes in Wincanton - Latin-Inspired Fun & Laughter

Mon 4 Mar 2013
By Jude Edge
Zumba Classes in Wincanton - Latin-Inspired Fun & Laughter

Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class that's easy to follow and full of fun and laughter. Come along on to see why I and so many others have fallen in love with Zumba.

Wincanton Fibromyalgia Support Group

Fri 22 Feb 2013
By Katy Bargery
Wincanton Fibromyalgia Support Group

Many people with Fibromyalgia struggle with debilitating symptoms for years, often without a diagnosis. We have a support group for sufferers of Fibromyalgia or similar conditions at The Health Centre, meeting on the last Thursday of each month.

Free Alternative Fitness Taster Day at The Studio

Tue 19 Feb 2013
By Bex Smith
Free Alternative Fitness Taster Day at The Studio

Come along to The Studio in Wincanton on Saturday 23rd February and try out a whole range of alternative fitness FOR FREE, including; pole fitness, aerial hoop, hula hoop and flexibility.

Telegraph Report Causes Fears About Aspirin & Macular Degeneration

Tue 5 Feb 2013
By Sarah Gibson
Telegraph Report Causes Fears About Aspirin & Macular Degeneration

A recent report in The Telegraph has prompted a number of people to ask about the risks to their eyes when taking Aspirin. I want to give some plain sensible advice and share words of wisdom from The Macula Society.

Our Caring Health Profession - Somerset NHS Should be Proud

Wed 2 Jan 2013
By Robin Horsfall
Our Caring Health Profession - Somerset NHS Should be Proud

When we listen to the national news we are often confronted with bad reports about the services provided by the NHS. I have a different story about the care provided to my Uncle Fred Mance (78) of Wincanton recently.

Exercise to Mobilise - Fitness From a Chair!

Thu 15 Nov 2012
By Lynn Ward
Exercise to Mobilise - Fitness From a Chair!

This free taster session is for people with disabilities or limited mobility. Taking place at the Balsam Centre on Friday 23rd November, the class will help you gain confidence, balance and avoid falls.

Wincanton and Crewkerne Hospitals Get Top Rating for Patient Meals

Fri 3 Aug 2012
By Paul Courtney
Wincanton and Crewkerne Hospitals Get Top Rating for Patient Meals

The quality of patient meals at two South Somerset community hospitals has been given the highest rating by inspectors. This year an assessment of standards at Wincanton and Crewkerne Community Hospitals resulted in an 'excellent' rating for the quality of their patient meals.

Sarah Gibson Optometrist Wins Business Innovation Award

Tue 10 Jul 2012
By Dorothy Chandler
Sarah Gibson Optometrist Wins Business Innovation Award

The very first Blackmore Vale Business Awards were held on Thursday 28th June at the George Albert Hotel in Evershot. As a Wincanton business, we were thrilled to win the Business Innovation of the Year award!

Go For it. Give Blood. Monday 9th July 2012

Sun 24 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
Go For it. Give Blood. Monday 9th July 2012

Tomorrow you might need an emergency blood transplant, or someone in your family might need one, so have you thought about giving blood? The next session for donors is on Monday 9th July at Memorial Hall, Wincanton.

The Wincanton Weight Loss Club is Back

Wed 20 Jun 2012
By Louise Emma Blackburn
The Wincanton Weight Loss Club is Back

Back by popular demand - The Wincanton Weight Loss Club! Would you like to learn more about food? Would you like to dispel the myths and learn what you should eat, how much, and why?

Earn an Extra Income as a Herbalife Distributor

Tue 15 May 2012
By Louise Blackburn
Earn an Extra Income as a Herbalife Distributor

Would you like to work from home to earn an additional income? Herbalife is a leading Health and Nutrition Company established in 1980. I am looking for people who'd like to work from home helping others to change their lives.

Dedication Deserves Reward

Thu 10 May 2012
By Tracy West
Dedication Deserves Reward

I wanted to write this article in support of a Wincanton business that I feel deserves support and recognition: Sarah Gibson Optometrists.

Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group Reviews A Busy Awareness Week

Mon 7 May 2012
By Stephen Beech
Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group Reviews A Busy Awareness Week

This year Parkinson's UK held their Parkinson's Awareness week from the 16th to 22nd April 2012. Members of the Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group engaged in various activities to inform the public about the disease and raise funds for future research.

The Castle Cary Weight Loss Club is Back

Fri 27 Apr 2012
By Louise Emma Blackburn
The Castle Cary Weight Loss Club is Back

Back by popular demand - two new Castle Cary Weight Loss Clubs! Come and join in with a friendly group in Castle Cary who are interested in health and nutrition with the goal of losing weight. Everybody is welcome.

Volunteers Needed for Stroke Project - You Can Make a Difference

Thu 19 Apr 2012
By Holly Mitchell
Volunteers Needed for Stroke Project - You Can Make a Difference

Do you have spare time? Are you a good communicator? Are you patient, reliable and caring? Can you travel independently? You could help Somerset Partnership NHS Trust to enrich the lives of stroke patients by helping them overcome problems with conversation and restore their self confidence.

Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group Holds Events for Awareness Week

Fri 13 Apr 2012
By Stephen Beech
Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group Holds Events for Awareness Week

Parkinson’s Awareness Week takes place between 16th and 22nd April 2012, a very busy time for Parkinson's UK, in getting the message to the general public about what Parkinson's Disease is and trying to raise funds for research into a cure.

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