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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.

Health Centre's New On-Site Pharmacy Opens

Wed 11 Apr 2012
By John Baxter
Health Centre's New On-Site Pharmacy Opens

Wincanton's new Health Centre Pharmacy is now open and providing patients with a one-stop service. Have a look inside and meet some of the staff.

MP Checks Out 'Sight-Saving' NHS Scheme in Wincanton

Fri 23 Mar 2012
By Paul Courtney
MP Checks Out 'Sight-Saving' NHS Scheme in Wincanton

Frome and Somerton MP, David Heath, took time to visit Wincanton Opticians, Sarah Gibson Optometrist, on Friday 9th March to see the benefits of a new NHS urgent eye care service.

Shapemaster - Exercise for Everybody

Wed 14 Mar 2012
By Dawn Old
Shapemaster - Exercise for Everybody

If you don't want to join a gym, power-assisted exercise can improve your life and your health. If you think that exercise means wearing Lycra, feeling the pain, and sweating profusely three times a week then think again.

NEW faces, NEW equipment, NEW opening times - Same GREAT service

Thu 8 Mar 2012
By Sarah Gibson
NEW faces, NEW equipment, NEW opening times - Same GREAT service

We've seen several people come and go but at last we have a wonderful little team of professional happy people, plus some exciting new gadgets, gizmos and services to help us take even better care of your eyes and eyesight.

Coffee Morning Raises £520 for Parkinson's Research

Wed 7 Mar 2012
By Stephen Beech
Coffee Morning Raises £520 for Parkinson's Research

The year 2012 has been designated "Find a Cure for Parkinson's Year", by Parkinson's UK. To this end, Richard and Sue Young held a coffee morning at their home in Charlton Horethorne on 7th February to raise money for research.

The Wincanton Weight Loss Club

Thu 1 Mar 2012
By Louise Emma Blackburn
The Wincanton Weight Loss Club

Brand New - the Wincanton Weight Loss Club! Come and join in with a friendly group in Wincanton who are interested in health and nutrition with the goal of losing weight. Everybody is welcome every Wednesday 12.00pm - 1.00pm.

Improve Your Health In Two Minutes Using The BodyTalk System

Wed 1 Feb 2012
By Liz Josey
Improve Your Health In Two Minutes Using The BodyTalk System

This Thursday 2nd February 2012 Wincanton Positive Living Group welcomes guest speaker Kat Knecht who will show us how to improve our health in two minutes using the BodyTalk system. Come and join us for an evening of enlightenment!

Wassail Evening Raises £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital

Mon 30 Jan 2012
By Roger Lowe
Wassail Evening Raises £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital

Brue Valley Rotary Club successfully revived an ancient tradition and, in doing so, raised the grand sum of £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital.

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