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Horsington to Stage Golf "Open" for Church Roof UPDATED

Mon 4 Nov 2013
By Richard Gaunt
Horsington to Stage Golf "Open" for Church Roof <small style='color: red'>UPDATED</small>

The first ever "Horsington Open" will be played at Henstridge Golf Club on Monday 11th November. The 9-hole charity competition is in aid of the Horsington Parish Church roof fund, and is open to all comers. Ladies and non-handicappers are welcome.

Putting the Balls Back into Racing

Tue 15 Oct 2013
By Hannah Walker
Putting the Balls Back into Racing

To be a jump jockey requires courage, resilience and a significant amount of balls. And, with the jump season officially underway in October, Wincanton Racecourse presented Professional Jockeys Association members with a triple pack of golf balls.

Arsenal Soccer School Returns to Wincanton Sports Ground

Tue 15 Oct 2013
By Jade Hansford
Arsenal Soccer School Returns to Wincanton Sports Ground

This October, Arsenal Soccer School is coming back to Wincanton Sports Ground. This is an amazing opportunity for children of any ability to be involved in a course led by official Arsenal Soccer School coaches.

Wincanton Town to Host Yeovil Town

Mon 14 Oct 2013
By Jade Hansford
Wincanton Town to Host Yeovil Town

Wincanton Town FC is inviting you to come and celebrate the grand switch on of their floodlights in a game against local championship team Yeovil Town at Wincanton Sports Ground, on Tuesday 15th October 2013.

Montague Inn Cricket Team's Best Season Ever

Fri 4 Oct 2013
By Oliver Dowding
Montague Inn Cricket Team's Best Season Ever

A short report on the best season ever for the Montague Inn Cricket Team. Aspiring cricket players might like to join next season.

The Honbu Celebrates its 5th Anniversary

Wed 2 Oct 2013
By Paul Hacker
The Honbu Celebrates its 5th Anniversary

The Honbu, home of Wincanton Karate club, has been described as "One of the best dojos I've ever visited" by the creator of Washinkai Karate, Sensei Chris Thompson (8th Dan) during a visit to mark its 5th Anniversary.

Wincanton Swimming Club Masters Success at Nationals

Fri 19 Jul 2013
By Colin Lovegrove
Wincanton Swimming Club Masters Success at Nationals

Wincanton Swimming Club Masters Adele Parham and Philippa O'Grady achieved medal positions recently when competing in this year's National Swimming Championships at the Plymouth Life Centre.

Arsenal Soccer Schools Promo Day & Holiday Courses

Wed 17 Jul 2013
By Jamie Laird
Arsenal Soccer Schools Promo Day & Holiday Courses

Arsenal Soccer Schools are running Holiday courses every Friday throughout the Summer Holidays at Wincanton Sports Ground with a special Promo day on Friday 2nd August from 10.00am to 3.00pm.

Wincanton Rugby Club - Fit for Fun

Wed 3 Jul 2013
By Dawn Old
Wincanton Rugby Club - Fit for Fun

At the heart of every town should be a good rugby club, and Wincanton is no different! Pre-season training for Wincanton has already kicked off. They're a friendly and sociable team with a good mix of players and supporters, young and old.

Wincanton Swimming Club Competes in Jurassic League Gala

Mon 1 Jul 2013
By Colin Lovegrove
Wincanton Swimming Club Competes in Jurassic League Gala

On Saturday 15th June WSC competed in the 3rd Gala of this year's Jurassic League Series, coming 4th in a strong field. The annual series features local competitive swim teams from Blandford, Durrington, Ilminster, Bridport and HMS Heron.

New Management Arrangements for Wincanton Sports Centre

Wed 12 Jun 2013
By Chris Fenton
New Management Arrangements for Wincanton Sports Centre

The Trustees of Wincanton Community Sports Centre (WCSC) have decided that due to its on-going success WCSC needs professional management. They've agreed with South Somerset District Council that the running of WCSC should be passed to a professional leisure organisation.

Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) AGM

Mon 10 Jun 2013
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) AGM

On Friday 28th June Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) is holding their Annual General Meeting at Wincanton Sports Ground. It starts at 7.30pm and anyone interested in getting involved with the club is welcome to come along.

Wincanton Football Youngsters Need Support for Sponsored Walk

Sat 8 Jun 2013
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Football Youngsters Need Support for Sponsored Walk

On Saturday 22nd June, members of Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) are taking part in a sponsored walk to raise money for the purchase of an Automated Electronic Defibrillator.

Record Breaking at Wincanton Karate Club

Thu 23 May 2013
By Paul Hacker
Record Breaking at Wincanton Karate Club

Wincanton Karate Club at The Honbu has seen its youngest ever person receive their first belt, with four-year-old Ellen Moore gaining her orange belt.

Ladies to Sparkle at Wincanton Racecourse

Sun 5 May 2013
By Hannah Walker
Ladies to Sparkle at Wincanton Racecourse

Tuesday 14th May is all about the girls and Wincanton Racecourse looks set to be buzzing when hundreds of ladies making their annual pilgrimage to celebrate Somerset's biggest and most social gathering of the season.

Wincanton Racecourse Gets Ready To Rock 'n' Roll

Mon 22 Apr 2013
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse Gets Ready To Rock 'n' Roll

As the 2012 - 2013 jump season approaches the final furlong, Wincanton Racecourse's penultimate May meetings - evening racing with live music (9th May) and Ladies Day (14th May) - are fitting seasonal and social finales.

Race Night for Wincanton Community Hospital - Tally Ho, They're Off!

Mon 15 Apr 2013
By Gill D'Arcy
Race Night for Wincanton Community Hospital - Tally Ho, They're Off!

Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital have teamed up with Wincanton Town Football Club to bring a night of fun and racing at the Sports Ground Moor Lane Wincanton on Saturday 20th April.

Children Take Centre Stage at Wincanton Racecourse

Wed 10 Apr 2013
By Hannah Walker
Children Take Centre Stage at Wincanton Racecourse

Wincanton Racecourse's Children's Day on Sunday 21st April looks set to be buzzing, with hundreds of children expected to take advantage of the family orientated race-day that provides complimentary entry to children 17-years and under when accompanied by an adult.

Triathlon Returns to Wincanton - Sunday 28th April

Mon 8 Apr 2013
By Steve Elliott
Triathlon Returns to Wincanton - Sunday 28th April

Triathlon really got everyone talking at London 2012. For a chance to either take part in, or volunteer to help at a local Triathlon. Wincanton Sports Centre is the place to be on Sunday 28th April.

Longer Swimming Hours at Wincanton Sports Centre

Mon 1 Apr 2013
By Mark Henley
Longer Swimming Hours at Wincanton Sports Centre

Wincanton Sports Centre has extended its swimming pool opening hours. The pool programme is now even more full of great swimming sessions including lanes, adults only, fun sessions, parent and toddlers, 60 + , and masters.

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