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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.

Wincanton Street Market – Sunday 20th October

Wed 16 Oct 2013
By Millie Burr
Wincanton Street Market – Sunday 20th October

Sunday 20th October will see our second market take place in Wincanton, with plenty of regular and brand new stalls. Many High Street shops, cafes and pubs will be open, too, so come along, meet friends and shop!

Rochford's Autumn Open Day - Saturday 12th October 2013

Mon 7 Oct 2013
By Jonathan Harrison
Rochford's Autumn Open Day - Saturday 12th October 2013

Lawn mower not working? Hedge needs cutting? Logs to split for the winter? Rochford's Garden Machinery has the answer. Our popular Autumn Open Day will be held on Saturday 12th October 2013 from 8.30am until 2.00pm.

Wincanton Street Market Off to a Strong Start VIDEO UPDATE

Sat 21 Sep 2013
By Penny Ashton
Wincanton Street Market Off to a Strong Start <span style='color: red;'>VIDEO UPDATE</span>

Wincanton held its first Sunday Market on 15th September. Despite poor weather it was well supported and the stage is set for a repeat success next month. Read on for a full report with plenty of photos.

First Wincanton Street Market This Sunday

Thu 12 Sep 2013
By John Smith
First Wincanton Street Market This Sunday

Inspired by the Mary Portas initiative, and after many months of hard work and planning, the trials for the new Monthly Sunday Street Market starts with three markets in September, October and November.

Support Nigel MacCormack’s Ride for Children with Leukaemia

Tue 16 Jul 2013
By John Baxter
Support Nigel MacCormack’s Ride for Children with Leukaemia

When next you pop into Wincanton Post Office, support Nigel as he cycles from Paris to London to raise money to help children with leukaemia.

Name the Market to Win the Chance to Open it Officially!

Mon 15 Jul 2013
By Katie Petre-Mears
Name the Market to Win the Chance to Open it Officially!

The Wincanton Town Team is launching Wincanton's new Market on Sunday 15th September. All it needs now is a catchy new name. Send them your suggestion for a chance to cut the ribbon and officially open the market!

Improve Your Digestive Health at Probiotics Seminar

Sat 22 Jun 2013
By Steve Stapleton
Improve Your Digestive Health at Probiotics Seminar

Would you like a chance to hear an expert explain how you can improve your digestive health? Norman Brown, from Optibac Probiotics in Andover, will be speaking at a seminar at The Charlton Musgrove Village Hall on Thursday 27th June.

Webtogs - The Outdoors, Online in Wincanton

Fri 31 May 2013
By Sue Ensley
Webtogs - The Outdoors, Online in Wincanton

Webtogs is an internet retailer of outdoor clothing and equipment based in Wincanton. We are now offering a delivery and collection service for customers from the surrounding area if you place an order through our website.

Graham Hiscock - Award-Winning Local Photographer

Mon 27 May 2013
By Alexander Hughes
Graham Hiscock - Award-Winning Local Photographer

Wincanton-based photographer, Graham Hiscock LBIPP, has received recognition for his work in wedding photography after achieving a Bronze award and two Certificates of Merit at the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) South West Regional Awards.

The Market Garden No Longer Sells Fruit or Veg

Mon 29 Apr 2013
By Dave Smith
The Market Garden No Longer Sells Fruit or Veg

The Market Garden, Wincanton's High Street fruit and veg shop, no longer sells fruit or veg, specialising in non-edible plants only from today.

Twice As Nice - Nearly New for Maternity, Baby & Children

Wed 24 Apr 2013
By Kerry Dunn
Twice As Nice - Nearly New for Maternity, Baby & Children

Twice As Nice is coming to Wincanton! Nearly new sales of baby, maternity and children's goods at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 4th May. Pre-loved bargains for bump, baby and beyond.

Sunday Market Proposals - Drop In Meeting

Thu 18 Apr 2013
By Katie Petre-Mears
Sunday Market Proposals - Drop In Meeting

Wincanton Town Team would like to invite you to an open drop in meeting on Thursday 25th April. We would love to have your ideas and inspiration and listen to any feedback in regard to the Wincanton Sunday Market plans.

Town Team Plans for a Sunday Market in Wincanton

Tue 16 Apr 2013
By Katie Petre-Mears
Town Team Plans for a Sunday Market in Wincanton

Wincanton Town Team is looking to set up a regular Sunday market on the High Street in a bid to re-ignite local trade. Town Team leader Katie Petre-Mears feels a Sunday market will be a unique selling point for the town.

The Next Magnificent Makers Market - Sunday 3rd March

Tue 26 Feb 2013
By Harry John Pursey
The Next Magnificent Makers Market - Sunday 3rd March

The Magnificent Maker's Market is a new venture promoting local talent and creating a marketplace for makers, artists and performers to showcase their wares. We return with more marvellous goodies on Sunday 3rd March at the Balsam Centre.

Farmers' Market This Friday, 1st March Behind The Bear Inn

Mon 25 Feb 2013
By Janet Wood
Farmers' Market This Friday, 1st March Behind The Bear Inn

Wincanton Farmers' Market is back for March, first of the month, 9am-12pm. Read on for a list of the stall holders, including one or two changes this time.

Farmers' Market This Friday, 1st February Behind The Bear Inn

Wed 30 Jan 2013
By Janet Wood
Farmers' Market This Friday, 1st February Behind The Bear Inn

We are back again this coming Friday for our first 2013 market in Wincanton. What a start to the year it has been with heavy snow, freezing temperatures and now wind and rain. Thank goodness we are inside on Friday.

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