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Fair Trade and Traditional Toys Come to Wincanton
Sisters Vicki Ruppersbery and Caroline Hunt share fond memories of the traditional toys they played with as children. So much so, they’ve revived the popularity of their old favourites, selling traditional, wooden and educational toys from their own business.
Local Businesses are Fragile - Support Them... or Lose Them
If you don't use it, you'll lose it. So many local businesses find existence hard because people support businesses in bigger towns.
Have Your Newspaper & Magazine Delivered
We are considering starting Newspaper and Magazine deliveries in and around Wincanton. If we get enough response we will start the deliveries. Please call into shop to register your interest or call 01963 32356.
Ink and Computer Supplies from Southern Cartridges
Dave talks about his really useful business which supplies ink cartridges and other computer consumables at very reasonable prices.
Great Autumn Fashion Show at Preview
We have had a very busy week at Preview! Our two fashion shows in the Town Hall on the 22nd of September were a huge success and due to the generosity of many local traders donating raffle prizes we have been able to raise £1,000 for our chosen charity, the National Osteoporosis Society.
Papertrees: Books, Stationary, Papers and Magazines
Well who can believe it? We have now been open for three and a half years already!
Rebecca Amesbury, Founder of Purple Sparkle
Rebecca is an inspiring example of how one person can set up a business by making something special and unique and offering it to her customers both in her beautifully laid out little shop and through her own website.(Editor)
Anna Cuff Opens Elegant Homes
A new shop in Wincanton Market Place opened this September offering an outstanding collection of items for the home.
Wincanton Wholefoods
Owner Manager Steve Stapleton talks about Wincanton Wholefoods. Wincanton Wholefoods is your local health store located at the top end of the High Street (next door to Andrew Barclay the butcher).
Artist in Icing - Helen Chesterman of Bayford
Helen Chesterman of Bayford runs her own solo business making very special cakes for special occasions.
Kimbers' Farm and Shop
The Kimber family have farmed in Charlton Musgrove for over 300 years, the land of the Blackmore Vale is fine grass growing type and produces fantastic meat and milk, and indeed award winning cheeses are made from milk produced in the vale.
Boots and Shoes from Sydney Brock and Son
Terry Brock talks about this second generation family business which provides high quality footwear for men, women and children, and the opening of a special department for Hotter Comfort Concept footwear.
Wincanton Winter Farmers Markets
On Friday December 4th and Friday Feb 5th Wincanton's Memorial Hall is full of Somerset and other local farmers plying their wares. Have a look at these images to encourage you to visit. 9am - 1pm. Here is Chris with her trout from Mere Farms.
Folic Acid, Spina Bifida, Pregnancy and You
The incidence of babies being born with spina bifida is on the increase - in Scotland it has just been announced that this year has seen the numbers double and it is thought that this will be the same for the whole of the UK, where incidents of spina bifida are, already, the highest in the world!
Famous National Hunt Trainer Paul Nicholls to Sign His Book in Papertrees
Adrian Ollerton, owner of our High Street books and stationery shop is delighted to host Paul Nicholls at a book signing on Tuesday 22nd December 12 noon to 2pm.
Local Mumpreneur Grows International Baby Business
A Charlton Musgrove mum never expected her dribbly babies to inspire international business success. But that's exactly what happened when Helen Bristol designed Skibz, a funky bandana-style dribble bib, and formed her company of the same name.
New Stock for Spring in Elegant Home
Anna Cuff shows off some of her early Spring selection of gifts and furnishings for the home.
Preview Spring Charity Fashion Show to be in Churchfields
The world of fashion will come alive in Wincanton when on Wednesday 24th March Preview will be holding their Spring Charity Fashion Show in Churchfields.
WBT Welcomes the Co-op to Wincanton
The opening of the Co-op after the closure of Coopers is an event with considerable significance for the future of Wincanton High Street.
Preview's Spring Fashion Show of 2010
Juliet Lake introduces the Spring Fashions illustrated here in photos by John Baxter.
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