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Wincanton Post Office Wins Greetings Card Retailer Award

Wed 23 Jul 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Post Office Wins Greetings Card Retailer Award

Wincanton Post Office is in the news again! Following earlier reports that they had reached the finals of the RETAS awards, Wincanton Post Office is now officially the Best Non-Specialist Independent Greeting Card Retailer in the South of the UK.

Fire at Wincanton Post Office

Thu 10 Jul 2014
By John Smith
Fire at Wincanton Post Office

Residents and visitors to Wincanton Post Office were taken aback on Monday 7th July to find it closed after a fuse box on the premises overheated and burst into flames.

Wincanton Supermarket to get a Lidl Bit Bigger

Mon 7 Jul 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Supermarket to get a Lidl Bit Bigger

Lidl, the German-owned supermarket chain is in the news. Like their German alter ego Aldi, they are seeing business increasing at the expense of the UK supermarket giants, leading to a major refurbishment of their Wincanton store.

A Great May Market in Wincanton with Country Dancing VIDEO

Sun 8 Jun 2014
By John Baxter
A Great May Market in Wincanton with Country Dancing <small style='color: red;'>VIDEO</small>

Sunday’s Market in Wincanton on 18th May was a great success, helped by the wonderful weather. The pupils of Wincanton Primary School had a great time doing their Country Dancing, watched by the crowds who flocked to the market. Roll on June's market, next Sunday!

Wincanton Post Office is a Finalist for National Retas Award

Mon 19 May 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Post Office is a Finalist for National Retas Award

Congratulations to Wincanton Post Office on reaching the final six in the 2014 Retas Awards, a prestigious event aimed at retailers within the greeting cards industry. To reach the final is a superb accolade to Wincanton Post Office's efforts.

Wincanton Street Market Starts its 2014 Season Sunday 18th May

Thu 15 May 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Street Market Starts its 2014 Season Sunday 18th May

Following on from the successful trial markets in the autumn of 2013, this year’s season of Sunday markets will commence on Sunday 18th May. With over twenty stalls booked, there will be plenty to browse and buy for everyone.

Wincanton Farmer Meets the Prime Minister

Wed 16 Apr 2014
By Fanny Charles
Wincanton Farmer Meets the Prime Minister

Ruth Kimber, an outspoken local campaigner for farming in general and dairy farming in particular, had a chance to put some of her concerns to the Prime Minister, David Cameron, when she met him at Taunton Cricket Club last week.

Sweet Treats for Easter at The Small Cake Shop

Mon 14 Apr 2014
By Fanny Charles
Sweet Treats for Easter at The Small Cake Shop

There is a double Easter treat next weekend, when an attractive new business, The Small Cake Shop, opens in Wincanton. Good news for the High Street and for all those with a sweet tooth!

Wincanton Toys – A New Home Grown Business in Town

Sat 12 Apr 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Toys – A New Home Grown Business in Town

Local resident Katie Thomas has decided to make the change from employed to self-employed, with the opening of Wincanton Toys in South Street for new and quality used toys, and confectionary.

Rochford Garden Machinery Spring Open Day 2014

Tue 11 Mar 2014
By Jonathan Harrison
Rochford Garden Machinery Spring Open Day 2014

With the rain easing at last and Spring fast approaching, Rochford Garden Machinery, in Wincanton, is pleased to announce their popular Spring Open Day will be held on Saturday 22nd March between 8.30am and 2.00pm.

Grand Reopening of Wincanton Post Office Following Upgrade & Refurbishment

Fri 7 Mar 2014
By John Smith
Grand Reopening of Wincanton Post Office Following Upgrade & Refurbishment

Wincanton Post Office reopened on 28th February after major refurbishments to upgrade it from a sub post office to a main post office with longer opening hours. Conservative Parliamentary Candidate David Warburton cut the ribbon at the reopening ceremony.

Wincanton Town Team Seeks Market Assistant

Thu 13 Feb 2014
By Millie Furby
Wincanton Town Team Seeks Market Assistant

Wincanton Town Team is looking to appoint a Market Assistant to work alongside their Market Co-ordinator to run the Wincanton Street Market. Are you looking for a part-time job of around 15 hours per month?

A new year and a new product range at Wincanton Wholefoods

Wed 29 Jan 2014
By John Smith
A new year and a new product range at Wincanton Wholefoods

With the arrival of 2014, Steve at Wincanton Wholefoods has re-organised his shop to make way for a completely new, complementary range of freshly frozen, scoop-your-own produce from a company called Field Fare.

Next Wincanton Street Market is on Easter Sunday 2014

Mon 20 Jan 2014
By Millie Furby
Next Wincanton Street Market is on Easter Sunday 2014

Wincanton's Sunday Street Market launches for 2014 on Easter Sunday, 20th April, in the High Street. New stall-holders and charities are welcome to get involved.

Rochfords Raise Money for Bowel Cancer UK

Mon 23 Dec 2013
By Jonathan Harrison
Rochfords Raise Money for Bowel Cancer UK

Mark Rochford is taking part in Decembeard, a fundraising event held each December for Bowel Cancer UK. The challenge is to not shave for one month and grow a full beard. Part way through December, Mark's beard is coming on well!

Babes 2 Teens – Parent-Friendly Kids Clothing

Wed 4 Dec 2013
By John Smith
Babes 2 Teens – Parent-Friendly Kids Clothing

Babes 2 Teens is a new shop in Wincanton High Street with an innovative twist – when your kids grow out of the clothes you buy, bring them back and get 50% of the price when they're sold on again.

Christmas Shopping on Course

Mon 2 Dec 2013
By Hannah Walker
Christmas Shopping on Course

The countdown to Christmas has begun and Wincanton Racecourse is offering December 5th race-goers the chance to get ahead of the game with the inaugural Clarks Village Christmas Experience Race Day.

Wincanton Farmers' Market is Ending in December

Thu 28 Nov 2013
By Janet Wood, Daisy Hart
Wincanton Farmers' Market is Ending in December

Wincanton Farmers' Market, which has been a regular feature in the town since 1999, will close after its last market on Friday 6th December. Several producers are leaving the market and there are not enough stallholders left to make the market viable.

Final Pilot Street Market – Now We Need Your Feedback!

Thu 28 Nov 2013
By Millie Burr
Final Pilot Street Market – Now We Need Your Feedback!

On Sunday 20th 17th November the Wincanton Town Team held its third pilot market. If you have visited our market on any of the last three occasions and would like to add your feedback, please fill in our survey.

Rain Doesn’t Dampen Wincanton Street Market Spirits

Thu 7 Nov 2013
By Millie Burr
Rain Doesn’t Dampen Wincanton Street Market Spirits

Sunday 20th October – rain again! However, the Wincanton Street Market traders and visitors still came out in force for the town’s second Sunday street market, despite the abysmal weather.

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