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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.

The Thin End of the Wedge - What is Happening to Wincanton Sports Centre?

Tue 20 Sep 2011
By Clive Rogers
The Thin End of the Wedge - What is Happening to Wincanton Sports Centre?

Clive Rogers argues that poor management and bad decision making has led to a string of cuts and reduced services which could drive people away and put in danger the future of the Centre.

Wincanton Town Youth FC Sponsored Walk

Fri 5 Aug 2011
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Town Youth FC Sponsored Walk

Your chance to support the club. Three football coaches from Wincanton Town Youth FC are walking 31 miles in aid of the Football Club.

Summer 2011 Grand-ish Slam Tennis Camps

Fri 22 Jul 2011
By Jon Rolnik
Summer 2011 Grand-ish Slam Tennis Camps

Hey kids!! Enjoy Tennis at Wincanton Tennis Club this Summer Holiday. Our Grand-ish Slam Tennis Camps are for all junior Tennis players, come along and find out how much fun tennis can be even if you have never played before. All equipment provided.

Summer Holiday Fun at Wincanton Sports Centre

Fri 15 Jul 2011
By Mark Henley
Summer Holiday Fun at Wincanton Sports Centre

Whatever the weather don't let your children get bored this summer. Check out the great range of summer holiday activities our Sports Centre and Swimming Pool lays on.

Wincanton Sports Centre Celebrates its 10th Birthday!

Wed 29 Jun 2011
By Julia Moldram
Wincanton Sports Centre Celebrates its 10th Birthday!

Community run Wincanton Sports Centre celebrated its 10th birthday in style with an Open Day for all its customers.

Fitness Classes at Wincanton Sports Centre

Fri 24 Jun 2011
By Nick Mitchell
Fitness Classes at Wincanton Sports Centre

Come and give our fitness classes a try. All our classes are inclusive on our membership or you can pay as you go!

Wincanton Town Youth FC AGM - 24th June

Wed 22 Jun 2011
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Town Youth FC AGM - 24th June

On Friday 24th June 2011, Wincanton Town Youth Football Club is holding its Annual General Meeting in the Skittle Alley at The Millers Public House - 7:30pm start.

Wincanton Sports Ground Open Day - Sunday 5th June

Sat 4 Jun 2011
By Barbara Maskell
Wincanton Sports Ground Open Day - Sunday 5th June

The user groups of the Wincanton Sports Ground will be hosting an open day at the Sports Ground, Moor Lane, Wincanton, from 10.00am to 3.00pm on Sunday 5th June. The event will have many attractions and a warm welcome awaits all visitors.

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