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Rounders at the Rec this month is just the beginning...
Show up at Cale Park with a quid this Thursday at 6:30pm to hit a ball with a stick and run around in circles and stuff. All young people are welcome (under 10s to be accompanied by an adult) and there'll be free refreshments. But this is just the start of something long overdue in Wincanton.
Fun for Kids at Wincanton Library
Anyone who took part in the Big Friendly Read, or attended the craft and story day in August already knows what fun libraries can be. Wincanton Library Friends intend to host creative events for children during all half term breaks and other school holidays.
Wincanton's Second Play Day is Next Week - Don't Miss Out!
Thursday 11th was the first of two Play Days planned for August during the school holiday period. If you couldn’t make it you needn't miss out. Come to the second event on Thursday 25th August, next week!
King Arthur’s School Class of ’76 Reunion
To mark the 40th anniversary of leaving King Arthur’s Community School in Wincanton a class reunion is planned for Saturday 10th September 2016. We would like to have many of our former classmates with us at the celebration.
Grab a Bargain! Jumble Sale on Saturday 21st May
King Arthur’s students invite you to grab a bargain at a Jumble Sale on Saturday 21st May at Wincanton Primary School. The sale is their latest fund-raising event in aid of a planned month-long expedition to Peru in 2017.
Friends of King Arthur’s Quiz Evening
The Friends of King Arthur’s Community School are holding a Quiz Evening on Thursday 21st April to raise funds. Pull together a team of six, join the fun and enjoy a ploughman’s supper for a good night out.
Easter Eggstravaganza & Gift Swap Raises Funds for Peru Expedition
Fancy a bargain? Or swapping an unwanted gift for something you really want? Students at King Arthur’s Community School are holding an Easter Eggstravaganza and Gift Swap on Saturday 19th March to raise funds for a month-long expedition to Peru.
A Tale of Two Musical Cities
King Arthur’s Community School is proud to present a musical tale of two cities. Students are putting on condensed productions of Oliver and Les Miserables' in 12 days from start to finish. Come along and enjoy a truly fantastic performance.
King Arthur’s Students Win Praise for Active Citizenship
King Arthur’s School has been showered with compliments recently following a day of “active citizenship” from its students. The theme for a “Focus day” was to deliver a series of ‘Community Projects’ around Wincanton.
King Arthur’s Celebrating Successes into the New Year
Latest news: King Arthur’s current academic standings in comparison with County and National standards; ex-students speak at a recent presentation evening at the school, and details of major prize-winners among King Arthur’s students.
King Arthur’s Head Teacher on the School’s Latest OFSTED Report
King Arthur’s School received an OFSTED inspection in June 2015. Chris Beech, Head teacher, gives his perspective upon the report and why he thinks there’s every reason to be optimistic about the progress the school and its students are making.
[CANCELLED] Friends of King Arthur’s Summer Ball
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The Friends of King Arthur’s Community School are holding a Summer Ball on Friday 26th June to raise funds for the school. Come along and have a great evening – why not have a table of friends come together?
Wincanton’s Annual Duck Race
Join Our Lady’s PTFA for a fun-packed afternoon on Sunday 17th May at Wincanton Recreation Ground from 12.00 until 3.00pm. The main event is our duck race, but there’s plenty of other entertainment going on.
Key Milestone for New Wincanton Children’s Nursery
Offices at Churchfields, Wincanton have had change of use permission granted by South Somerset District Council to transform them into a children’s nursery. Forty much needed spaces for 0 – 4 year-olds will be created.
Friends of King Arthur’s Quiz Night – Thursday 5th March
The Friends of King Arthur’s Community School are holding a Quiz Evening on Thursday 5th March to raise funds. Enjoy the challenge of questions set by our Quizmaster, a ploughman’s supper and some good quizzing company.
Museum Gets a Logo Thanks to King Arthur’s Artists
Will Bristol and Brad Tucker, students at King Arthur’s Community School, win prizes for designing a powerful logo for the Wincanton Museum and History Society.
Friends of King Arthur’s Bingo Evening
The Friends of King Arthur’s Community School are holding a Bingo evening on Thursday 5th February to raise funds to buy much needed items for students. Eyes down at 6.30pm – everyone is welcome.
Salvage Hunter’s Eye is on the Art at Bruton
Bruton School for Girls was turned into a film set for the day when star of TV’s Salvage Hunters, Drew Pritchard, arrived to rummage amongst the hidden treasures at the girls’ school.
Sexey’s School Raises £1,000 with Macmillan Coffee Morning
Sexey’s School, Bruton, raised over £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support with its two Coffee Mornings held on Friday 26th September as part of Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, with help from local traders.
Bruton School for Girls Posts Impressive GCSE Results Again
There were smiles all round as Bruton School for Girls announced its GCSE results on Thursday 21st August. With the highest results for five years, Bruton School is building its reputation for consistently high achievements year on year.
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