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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.

Unleash Your Positivity With NLP: An Evening Of Discovery!

Wed 25 Jan 2012
By Liz Josey
Unleash Your Positivity With NLP: An Evening Of Discovery!

This Thursday 26th January 2012, Wincanton Positive Living Group will be welcoming guest speaker Ben Grassby who will give a talk entitled 'Unleash Your Positivity with NLP'. Come and join us for an interactive evening of exploration and fun.

Positive Living Comes to Wincanton!

Tue 10 Jan 2012
By Liz Josey
Positive Living Comes to Wincanton!

Starting in January, Thursday nights in Wincanton will never be the same. Once a week Wincanton Memorial Hall will become host to Wincanton Positive Living Group. Come and join us each week for an evening of enlightenment!

The Castle Cary and Ansford Weight Loss Club

Tue 10 Jan 2012
By Louise Blackburn
The Castle Cary and Ansford Weight Loss Club

Brand New - The Castle Cary and Ansford Weight Loss Club! Come and join in a friendly group in Castle Cary who are interested in health and nutrition with the goal of losing weight! Everybody is welcome every Tuesday 6.30pm-7.30pm.

Bishop of Bath and Wells Visits Wincanton Community Hospital

Fri 25 Nov 2011
By Paul Courtney, NHS Somerset
Bishop of Bath and Wells Visits Wincanton Community Hospital

The Bishop of Bath and Wells visited Wincanton Community Hospital recently and showed his support for the 'Friends' Christmas Scanner Appeal.

No Pharmacy at New Barns!

Fri 18 Nov 2011
By John Hayden
No Pharmacy at New Barns!

Did you know that there will not be a dispensing pharmacy at New Barns Surgery?

Madagascar - Island of Wonders

Tue 8 Nov 2011
By Julie Verney
Madagascar - Island of Wonders

Wincanton and Area Parkinson's Group is hosting an illustrated talk about this unique island at its monthly meeting on November 16th in the Meeting Room of Wincanton Memorial Hall from 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Admission £2 to include refreshments (£1 for members).

Wincanton Parkinson's Group Celebrates its First Anniversary

Mon 31 Oct 2011
By Stephen Beech
Wincanton Parkinson's Group Celebrates its First Anniversary

On 19th October 2011 the Wincanton and Area Parkinson's Group held its first birthday celebration at Memorial Hall, Wincanton, where over 60 invited guests, members and family attended.

Osteoporosis: Are you at risk?

Sun 30 Oct 2011
By Nicola Webber
Osteoporosis: Are you at risk?

You are warmly invited to join our osteoporosis specialist nurse at The Balsam Centre to listen to a talk on osteoporosis, meet your governors from Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and share your views about the hospital.

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