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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.

Jean Peter Uses the Gym

Mon 20 Feb 2012
By John Baxter
Jean Peter Uses the Gym

Twice a week Mrs Jean Peter is to be found quietly working out in the gym at Wincanton Sports Centre. It is an inspiring story.

Wincanton Racecourse Tempts Men to Get Down on One Knee

Thu 9 Feb 2012
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse Tempts Men to Get Down on One Knee

To help ease the burden of wedding day expenses, Wincanton Racecourse is offering all couples who get engaged on Valentine's Day (February 14th) or on Leap Year Day (February 29th) a half price reduction on room hire.

Wincanton Racecourse Ready For Champion Hurdle Trial

Thu 9 Feb 2012
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse Ready For Champion Hurdle Trial

Saturday, February 18th 2012 sees Wincanton Racecourse host its seasonal highlight - Bathwick Tyres Kingwell Hurdle Raceday - with a noteworthy £122,000 total prize fund. Bring the family for some top quality racing!

Wincanton Racecourse 2012 Season Fixtures

Thu 26 Jan 2012
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse 2012 Season Fixtures

With ten race fixtures still ahead of us here at Wincanton Racecourse, plan your days out and join us for an exciting season of racing in 2012.

A Happy Start to the New Year at Wincanton Racecourse

Wed 4 Jan 2012
By Hannah Walker
A Happy Start to the New Year at Wincanton Racecourse

Wincanton Racecourse kicks off the New Year with a fine day's racing on Saturday, January 7 with the Bathwick Tyres sponsored race day, which has attracted Channel 4 Racing coverage. Gates open at 11.00am with the first race off at 1.10pm.

Wincanton Town Youth FC Receives Early Christmas Present!

Thu 22 Dec 2011
By David Osborne
Wincanton Town Youth FC Receives Early Christmas Present!

As the local FA Chartered Standard Football Club for the area, Wincanton Town Youth Football Club is pleased to announce the support of a local company in their quest to continue to offer football for all in the community.

On The 12th Day of Christmas Wincanton Racecourse Gave To Me

Sun 18 Dec 2011
By Hannah Walker
On The 12th Day of Christmas Wincanton Racecourse Gave To Me

A £10 voucher for future hospitality! On Monday, December 26th Wincanton hosts its festive Boxing Day fixture that traditionally attracts over 12,000 race-goers. Work off the excesses of the previous day with six competitive races to punt on.

Are You Ready for Christmas? Wincanton Racecourse is!

Tue 6 Dec 2011
By Hannah Walker
Are You Ready for Christmas? Wincanton Racecourse is!

It’s only four weeks till Christmas and Wincanton Racecourse has every aspect covered. Here's a breakdown of their calendar over the festive season.

Teen Ref Ellie Farrell - Premiership Referee of Tomorrow?

Wed 16 Nov 2011
By Sean Chapman
Teen Ref Ellie Farrell - Premiership Referee of Tomorrow?

Ellie Farrell didn't allow the lack of local female players to dim her passion for football. Today more and more women are taking up the whistle and red and yellow cards, which are the trademarks of an FA qualified referee.

Local Businesses Sponsor New Kits for Young Footballers

Thu 27 Oct 2011
By Sean Chapman
Local Businesses Sponsor New Kits for Young Footballers

With the start of a new season comes the need for new strips and two local businesses have kindly sponsored kits for two of our young teams.

Mini Tennis Teams Have Fun at Wincanton Tennis Club

Sat 22 Oct 2011
By Jon Rolnik
Mini Tennis Teams Have Fun at Wincanton Tennis Club

Congratulations to the young winners of the successful 'Mini Tennis Pairs Tournament' at Wincanton Tennis Club on Sunday 9th October.

Wincanton Sports Centre is NOT CLOSING nor WILL it be closing!

Wed 21 Sep 2011
By Lisa Vyner
Wincanton Sports Centre is NOT CLOSING nor WILL it be closing!

Wincanton Sports Centre management, staff and trustees would like to respond to Mr Rogers' quite ferocious attack on Wincanton Sports Centre and allay customers' fears that recent minor changes will see the demise of the Sports Centre.

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