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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.

Easter Soccer School

Sun 31 Mar 2013
By Sean Chapman
Easter Soccer School

Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) and AFC Bournemouth are running a soccer school over the Easter holidays between 3rd and 5th April 2013. Places are filling fast, so apply right now!

Wincanton Sports Centre Easter Holiday Activities

Wed 27 Mar 2013
By Mark Henley
Wincanton Sports Centre Easter Holiday Activities

Wincanton Sports Centre has a range of great holiday activities on offer from Tuesday 2nd April - Friday 12th April. Wet or dry, there's something for everyone.

Children's Day at Wincanton Racecourse

Sun 24 Mar 2013
By Hannah Walker
Children's Day at Wincanton Racecourse

Wincanton's infamous Children's Day coincides with the Easter Holidays on Sunday, 21April. The day stages a feast of child-friendly activities: pony racing and a donkey derby, ball skills with Yeovil Town Football Club and riding a rodeo bull simulator!

Countryside Day - More Than Just Racing At Wincanton

Thu 14 Mar 2013
By Hannah Walker
Countryside Day - More Than Just Racing At Wincanton

Later this month, Sunday 24th March, sees Wincanton Racecourse celebrate Countryside Day with an action packed day of displays and interactive demonstrations that show the different aspects of glorious countryside pursuits, coupled with competitive racing.

Wincanton Football Youngsters Improve Their Skills

Thu 28 Feb 2013
By Sean Chapman
Wincanton Football Youngsters Improve Their Skills

Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) in conjunction with AFC Bournemouth, go from strength to strength, with extra coaching from AFCB coaches and five soccer schools from February to October.

Take Advantage Of Free Racing at Wincanton Racecourse

Tue 26 Feb 2013
By Hannah Walker
Take Advantage Of Free Racing at Wincanton Racecourse

Got the mother-in-law staying? Have a couple of spare hours in between school runs? Like to learn about a new sport? Then why not take advantage of Wincanton Racecourse's FREE ADMISSIONS RACEDAY on Thursday 7th March?

Festival Insight from Teams Ditcheat & Tizzard at Wincanton Racecourse

Mon 25 Feb 2013
By Hannah Walker
Festival Insight from Teams Ditcheat & Tizzard at Wincanton Racecourse

Following recent success for champion trainer Paul Nicholls and the Tizzard family, both will be on hand at Wincanton Racecourse's Cheltenham Festival Preview Evening on Thursday 28th February.

Virtual Reality For Wincanton Sports Centre

Mon 11 Feb 2013
By Holly James
Virtual Reality For Wincanton Sports Centre

Wincanton Sports Centre has kitted out its gym with new Virtual Active by Matrix CV equipment. Designed to create a multi-sensory experience, the software immerses users into landscapes ranging from the Grand Canyon to Hawaii.

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