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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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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