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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.

Wincanton Town Youth FC Holds First Ever Soccer School

Thu 9 Aug 2012
By Sean Chapman
Wincanton Town Youth FC Holds First Ever Soccer School

Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section), in partnership with AFC Bournemouth, has held its first ever Soccer School over the first three days of August, at Maddocks Park Sports Ground, for boys and girls aged 6 to 16.

The Winky Wonky Tennis And Olympic Summer Camps 2012

Tue 17 Jul 2012
By Jon Rolnik
The Winky Wonky Tennis And Olympic Summer Camps 2012

Presented by Game Set and Match Tennis Academy, these tennis and multisport Summer holiday camps run from 9.00am to 3.00pm each day at Wincanton Tennis Club, celebrating the 2012 Olympic Year.

Wincanton Town Football Club's Annual 6 A-Side Men's Tournament

Mon 25 Jun 2012
By Sarah Isaacs
Wincanton Town Football Club's Annual 6 A-Side Men's Tournament

Wincanton Town Football Club hosts their annual 6 a-side men's tournament on Sunday 1st July. Ten players are required per team, with a £20.00 entry fee. Will Frogs Roast Beef be back to defend their title?

Wincanton Town Football Club Challenged to Achieve Promotion

Tue 19 Jun 2012
By Sarah Isaacs
Wincanton Town Football Club Challenged to Achieve Promotion

Wincanton Town FC has had an amazing year, finishing 4th in the Dorset Magma League, and losing only two games all season. Such a fantastic year has qualified the club for the opportunity of promotion to the Toolstation Western League.

Wincanton Sports Ground Open Day - Sunday 27th May 2012

Tue 22 May 2012
By David Osborne
Wincanton Sports Ground Open Day - Sunday 27th May 2012

Wincanton Sports Ground welcomes you to their 2012 Open Day at Moor Lane. Try some of the sports offered by the clubs at the Sport Ground for free, enjoy refreshments and talk to representatives from Wincanton Sports Centre and Herbalife.

Who Will You Be Wearing at Somerset Life Ladies Day?

Fri 4 May 2012
By Hannah Walker
Who Will You Be Wearing at Somerset Life Ladies Day?

On Tuesday 15th May the female population will display their fineries at Wincanton Racecourse for Somerset Life Ladies Day. It's one of the biggest social occasions in the regional calendar, where ladies steal the limelight from the jockeys!

Start Playing A Round UPDATED

Thu 3 May 2012
By Jenny Sparkes
Start Playing A Round <span style='color: red'>UPDATED</span>

Has the golf from Augusta got you hooked or are you worried your drive will be hooked, sliced or shanked? Somerset Skills & Learning are running a Golf for Beginners course at Wincanton Golf Club starting on Thursday May 10th May 17th

Wincanton Racecourse's May Meetings

Thu 3 May 2012
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse's May Meetings

Enjoy evening racing at Wincanton Racecourse on Thursday 10th May, with entertainment provided by the Mangledwurzles, and Somerset Life Ladies Day on Tuesday 15th May, a glamorous day with prize for Best Dressed Lady, a Ladies Luncheon and fashion show.

Summer Soccer School With AFC Bournemouth

Sun 29 Apr 2012
By Sean Chapman
Summer Soccer School With AFC Bournemouth

Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) in partnership with AFC Bournemouth is holding a Soccer School in August for children between the ages of 6 and 16. Book your child's place now and be trained by AFC Bournemouth's professional coaches!

Wincanton Sports Ground Holds Somerset Girls' League Cup Finals

Fri 27 Apr 2012
By Sean Chapman
Wincanton Sports Ground Holds Somerset Girls' League Cup Finals

On Sat 21st April, Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section), hosted the Somerset Girls League Under 13s and Under 14s, Cup Finals at Wincanton Sports Ground, Maddocks Park.

Daylight Robbery Nets Thieves An Own Goal

Tue 24 Apr 2012
By Jason Edwards
Daylight Robbery Nets Thieves An Own Goal

In broad daylight on the Tuesday 10th April, thieves made off with a football net belonging to Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) from their home at Wincanton Sports Ground.

Enjoy The Countryside at Wincanton Races

Wed 18 Apr 2012
By Hannah Walker
Enjoy The Countryside at Wincanton Races

On Sunday, 22nd April Wincanton Racecourse celebrates Countryside Day with an action packed day of displays, demonstrations of countryside pursuits, competitive racing PLUS a parade by Grand National winner Neptune Collonges with trainer Paul Nicholls and jockey Daryl Jacob.

Game Set and Match Tennis Academy at Wincanton Tennis Club

Thu 5 Apr 2012
By Jon Rolnik
Game Set and Match Tennis Academy at Wincanton Tennis Club

Since setting up the Tennis Academy in 2011, I've been busy creating lots of courses for all ages and abilities. Take a look and if you've never played tennis before, or would like to play again. Come and join in!

Triathlon Comes to Wincanton

Thu 5 Apr 2012
By Matthew Allum
Triathlon Comes to Wincanton

Need a new challenge for 2012? Why not try a Triathlon? With Total Buzz Events' first Wincanton Sprint Triathlon being held at Wincanton Sports Centre on Sunday 29th April 2012, there's an opportunity to get involved right on your doorstep.

April 2012 Meetings at Wincanton Racecourse

Sun 1 Apr 2012
By Hannah Walker
April 2012 Meetings at Wincanton Racecourse

With the Higos Insurance Somerset National Day on 5th April and Bathwick Tyres' Countryside Day on the 22nd April, be sure to book your days out in April at Wincanton Racecourse.

Marvellous March at Wincanton Racecourse

Tue 28 Feb 2012
By Hannah Walker
Marvellous March at Wincanton Racecourse

During March Wincanton Racecourse will host three marvellous consumer race days, with free admissions on 8th March, a Legends of Cheltenham theme on 9th March and fun for younger ones on Children's Day on 25th March.

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