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Looking Ahead to Somerset's Champion Hurdle Trial

Thu 31 Jan 2013
By Hannah Walker
Looking Ahead to Somerset's Champion Hurdle Trial

Next month (Saturday February 16th) Wincanton Racecourse stages its top race, the historic Grade 2 Bathwick Tyres Kingwell Hurdle, a key trial for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, with a £60,000 prize fund.

Increased Prize Funds at Wincanton Reaps Rewards

Tue 29 Jan 2013
By Hannah Walker
Increased Prize Funds at Wincanton Reaps Rewards

Wincanton Racecourse recently announced its 2013 prize fund has increased by £200,000 to secure an annual fund in excess of £1 million. On average, Wincanton's prize money per race day for 2013 will be over £60,000.

Injured Jockeys Fund & Children in Need Benefit from Local Race-goer

Tue 22 Jan 2013
By Hannah Walker
Injured Jockeys Fund & Children in Need Benefit from Local Race-goer

Budding nine-year-old jockey, Arron Butterfield, from Somerset, was set a school challenge to raise money for Children in Need. With the task in hand, the youngster came racing at Wincanton and started a fundraising initiative.

Bruton Beats Evercreech in Wyke Farms School Football League Final

Wed 16 Jan 2013
By Steven Spencer
Bruton Beats Evercreech in Wyke Farms School Football League Final

A goal either side of half time separated these two local rivals in a thrilling Wyke Farms School League Cup Final on Monday 17th December. Read on for the full match report and photo.

Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) Guests Of AFC Bournemouth

Sun 13 Jan 2013
By Sean Chapman
Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) Guests Of AFC Bournemouth

Members of Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) got to experience what it would be like to be professional footballers, with League 1 Team AFC Bournemouth, when they spent a day at the club recently.

Win a Car at Wincanton Racecourse on Boxing Day!

Thu 13 Dec 2012
By Hannah Walker
Win a Car at Wincanton Racecourse on Boxing Day!

Visitors booking tickets in advance to Wincanton Racecourse's Boxing Day meeting have a chance to win a brand new car. The racecourse has teamed up with local car dealership F.J. CHALKE to offer a Suzuki Alto SZ 5-door car.

Wincanton Sports Centre Offers More Seasonal Cheer

Wed 5 Dec 2012
By Mark Henley
Wincanton Sports Centre Offers More Seasonal Cheer

Wincanton Sports Centre is bringing back its best ever membership offer. £299 for twelve months full Bodywise membership; that's unlimited use of the pool, the exercise classes and the brand new Fitness Suite!

Arsenal FC Regional Development Centre Kicks Off in Wincanton

Fri 30 Nov 2012
By Stuart Matthews
Arsenal FC Regional Development Centre Kicks Off in Wincanton

Friday 2nd November was a landmark day in the life of Wincanton Sports Ground. Arsenal F.C started a relationship with the users of the Maddocks pavilion in the form a Regional Development Centre, which we believe will go from strength to strength.

Celebrity Jockey Eagerly Awaits New Equipment at Sports Centre

Tue 20 Nov 2012
By Lisa Vyner
Celebrity Jockey Eagerly Awaits New Equipment at Sports Centre

The 2012 Grand National winner, Daryl Jacob, is looking forward to the using the new fitness equipment at Wincanton Sports Centre. Daryl who lives in Wincanton visits the Centre on a regular basis to use the fitness suite.

A Spooktacular Night - Hallowe'en Casino Night Raises £500

Mon 12 Nov 2012
By Sarah Isaacs
A Spooktacular Night - Hallowe'en Casino Night Raises £500

Wincanton Town Football Club's recent Halloween Casino Night set out to raise money for their flood light appeal. The evening was a real success and the club has raised approximately £500.

Brand New Fitness Equipment coming to Wincanton Sports Centre SOON!

Fri 9 Nov 2012
By Lisa Vyner
Brand New Fitness Equipment coming to Wincanton Sports Centre SOON!

We are proud to announce that Wincanton Sports Centre's new Matrix fitness equipment will be in place for the New Year. We'll have state of the art and up-to-date cardio-vascular equipment and top of the range strength machines.

Premier League Football Training Dates in Wincanton

Tue 6 Nov 2012
By Amy Coombes
Premier League Football Training Dates in Wincanton

Wincanton Sports Ground is about to play host to several Arsenal FC Soccer Schools training events. This is an amazing opportunity for our young aspiring footballers to learn from the professionals.

Sports Centre Staff to Tread the Boards in Dick Whittingdon

Fri 2 Nov 2012
By Lisa Vyner
Sports Centre Staff to Tread the Boards in Dick Whittingdon

This year's panto at Wincanton Community Sports Centre is Dick Whittingdon, on Sunday 16th December (oh, not it's not! Oh, yes it is!). Great fun for all the family and under-fours go free. Support your local sports centre.

Arsenal Soccer Schools at Wincanton Sports Ground

Mon 29 Oct 2012
By Amy Coombes
Arsenal Soccer Schools at Wincanton Sports Ground

A fantastic opportunity for young people between 5 and 12 years to enjoy a day with the Arsenal Soccer School at the Wincanton Sports Ground on Friday 2nd November. This is a marvellous opportunity and fantastic value at just £2.50.

Racing in Aid of St Margaret's Hospice & Wincanton Community Hospital

Fri 26 Oct 2012
By Hannah Walker
Racing in Aid of St Margaret's Hospice & Wincanton Community Hospital

Wincanton's Charity Race Day was launched in 1997, with St Margaret's Hospice being a principal beneficiary for over a decade. Taking place this year on Sunday 28th October, the meeting hosts a marquee reception and a silent auction.

Wyke Farms School Football League - Horsington Overcomes Wincanton

Mon 22 Oct 2012
By Steven Spencer
Wyke Farms School Football League - Horsington Overcomes Wincanton

Horsington overcame Wincanton in the Wyke Farms Football League on Monday 15th October, thanks to a hat trick from Joe Allen, resulting in a convincing 4 -1 win for Horsington.

Tae Kwon Do Club Brings Home Championship Medals

Fri 19 Oct 2012
By Debbie Hill
Tae Kwon Do Club Brings Home Championship Medals

Inspired by the success of Jade Jones winning Gold at the Olympic Games, members of Wincanton and Gillingham Tae Kwon Do Club headed to Paignton last Saturday to take part in the Southern Championships, bringing home eight medals in total.

Wincanton Takes Horseracing to St Margaret's Hospice

Thu 18 Oct 2012
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Takes Horseracing to St Margaret's Hospice

Wincanton Racecourse recently took horseracing to St Margaret's Hospice (Yeovil) in celebration of the forthcoming Charity Race Day on 28th October. Staff, patients and family members were able to experience firsthand the phenomenal beauty of a racehorse.

Hallowe'en Casino Night Floodlight Fundraiser

Tue 16 Oct 2012
By Sarah Skinner
Hallowe'en Casino Night Floodlight Fundraiser

Wincanton Town Football club are hosting a Halloween Casino Night on Saturday 27th October 2012 at Wincanton Sports Ground. Money raised will help to buy floodlights and make site improvements, having narrowly missed out on the opportunity last year.

Racing Returns to Wincanton With a Parade of Equine Stars

Thu 4 Oct 2012
By Hannah Walker
Racing Returns to Wincanton With a Parade of Equine Stars

To celebrate the return of racing to Wincanton on Thursday, 18th October, after its annual four-month break, race-goers will be treated to a parade of racehorses, featuring some of the stars from the West Country.

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