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Adult Disability Football Sessions Continue at Wincanton Sports Ground

Sat 2 Aug 2014
By Jade Hansford
Adult Disability Football Sessions Continue at Wincanton Sports Ground

Giving everybody the opportunity to take part in sport is something we are passionate about at Wincanton Sports Ground, so when we received funding to set up a football session for adults with disabilities, we couldn’t wait to get started!

Arsenal Soccer School at Wincanton Sports Ground this Summer

Tue 15 Jul 2014
By Jade Hansford
Arsenal Soccer School at Wincanton Sports Ground this Summer

With the Summer holidays fast approaching, Arsenal Soccer School has decided to return to Wincanton Sports Ground running sessions throughout the summer break! The sessions start on Wednesday 30th July on the astro, and run every Wednesday until 27th August.

Wincanton Primary School Pupils Give Short Mat Bowls a Go!

Fri 11 Jul 2014
By Jade Hansford
Wincanton Primary School Pupils Give Short Mat Bowls a Go!

At Wincanton Sports Ground we aim to provide a variety of sports for a variety of people. Most recently we invited pupils from Wincanton Primary School to come down and have an opportunity to try Short Mat Bowls.

Game Set & Match Summer Camps at Wincanton Tennis Club

Thu 3 Jul 2014
By Jon Rolnik
Game Set & Match Summer Camps at Wincanton Tennis Club

The Annual Game Set & Match Tennis Academy "Summer Tennis Camps 2014" at Wincanton Tennis Club are four-day tennis camps, where kids can bring their tennis aspirations to life. Monday to Thursday every week, through the summer holidays.

Young Footballers Raise £2,500 to Make Wincanton Sports Ground HeartSafe

Sat 28 Jun 2014
By Sean Chapman
Young Footballers Raise £2,500 to Make Wincanton Sports Ground HeartSafe

During the Open Day festivities on Sat 14th June at Wincanton Sports Ground, the Town Mayor, Mr Deryck Lemon, officially made available a defibrillator called HeartSafe, installed from money raised by Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section).

Wincanton Social Rounders League Gets Started in the Sun!

Wed 25 Jun 2014
By Jade Hansford
Wincanton Social Rounders League Gets Started in the Sun!

With such beautiful weather recently, the teams entered into the first ever Wincanton Social Rounders League at the Moor Lane Sports Ground couldn’t wait to start their campaign in the sun!

New Team Wins Tournament for Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section)

Tue 24 Jun 2014
By Sean Chapman
New Team Wins Tournament for Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section)

A new team has arrived at Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section), and on Saturday 14th June they brought home more silverware when they entered the Under 13s section of the Henstridge FC 5-a-side Tournament.

Wincanton Karate Clubs Longest Serving Student Promoted

Fri 20 Jun 2014
By Paul Hacker
Wincanton Karate Clubs Longest Serving Student Promoted

A student who has attended Wincanton Karate Club for almost 18 years has been promoted to 4th Dan after a successful grading by Sensei Chris Thompson (8th Dan).

Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) Brings Home the Silverware

Mon 16 Jun 2014
By Sean Chapman
Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) Brings Home the Silverware

The 2013/14 season has been very successful for Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section), with two of our teams not only winning their respective leagues and League Knockout Cups, but our Under 16's also won the Yeovil Youth Football Shield.

Wincanton Sports Ground Extravaganza 2014

Sat 24 May 2014
By Jade Hansford
Wincanton Sports Ground Extravaganza 2014

Wincanton Sports Ground is excited to announce that we will be holding our annual Open Day on Saturday 14th June 2014 from 12.00pm onwards. We have a range of activities that are perfect for a family afternoon out!

Riding For All Ages at Pevlings Farm Riding & Livery Stables

Mon 12 May 2014
By Alison Tytheridge
Riding For All Ages at Pevlings Farm Riding & Livery Stables

Almost 29 years ago, Alison Tytheridge started a small riding school at Pevlings Farm with just four ponies. Now with 29 horses and a thriving livery business, there’s lots going on for riders of all ages, even lapsed riders!

Sport 50 at Wincanton Sports Ground for the Over 50s

Wed 7 May 2014
By Jade Hansford
Sport 50 at Wincanton Sports Ground for the Over 50s

Sport 50 is continuing to run at Wincanton Sports Ground. If you are over 50 and would like to take part in activities such as boccia, indoor curling and indoor badminton, while meeting new people, then Sport 50 could be for you!

All About the Girls at Wincanton’s Ladies Day on 13th May

Mon 5 May 2014
By Hannah Walker
All About the Girls at Wincanton’s Ladies Day on 13th May

On Tuesday 13th May, ladies will take centre stage at Wincanton Racecourse with the ever popular Ladies Day. As the season draws to a close, the two remaining May meetings always guarantees the season concluded in style.

Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) Finals Day Triumph

Thu 1 May 2014
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) Finals Day Triumph

Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) Under 14s and Under 16s teams have had fantastic seasons this year, culminating in two wins at the Yeovil and District Youth League Finals Day at Somerton Sports and Social Club on Sunday 27th April.

Mixed Social Rounders League at Wincanton Sports Ground

Wed 2 Apr 2014
By Jade Hansford
Mixed Social Rounders League at Wincanton Sports Ground

Summer is nearly here, which means rounders season! Wincanton Sports Ground is excited to announce that a mixed social rounders league will be starting here every Wednesday from 11th June to 16th July running from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.

Sport at Bruton School for Girls

Mon 31 Mar 2014
By Florence Wallace
Sport at Bruton School for Girls

With the ever growing success of women's football in the country, Bruton School for Girls has recently teamed up with Yeovil Town Football Club to deliver an exciting new initiative.

Arsenal Soccer School Returns for Easter School Holidays

Fri 28 Mar 2014
By Stuart Kennard
Arsenal Soccer School Returns for Easter School Holidays

Wincanton Sports Ground, with Arsenal Soccer School, will be holding a two day Soccer School over the Easter school holidays. This amazing opportunity will be held on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th April.

Royal Artillery Gold Cup – One Year Only at Wincanton Racecourse!

Mon 17 Mar 2014
By Hannah Walker
Royal Artillery Gold Cup – One Year Only at Wincanton Racecourse!

On 2nd April the Royal Artillery Gold Cup will take place for one year at Wincanton Racecourse. Having been abandoned at Sandown Park in February due to a waterlogged course, Wincanton is pleased to offer the race an alternative venue.

New Food and Farming Race Day at Wincanton

Fri 14 Mar 2014
By Wincanton Racecourse
New Food and Farming Race Day at Wincanton

A new event in the local racing and food calendar makes its debut at Wincanton Racecourse on Sunday 23rd March. The Food and Farming Race Day will feature many of the area's leading producers, growers, bakers, cheese-makers and cider-makers.

Disability Football Sessions at Wincanton Sports Ground

Tue 25 Feb 2014
By Jade Hansford
Disability Football Sessions at Wincanton Sports Ground

Wincanton Sports Ground has received funding from the Somerset FA to help set up football session for adults with disabilities. The sessions will be run on the astro-turf pitch every Monday from 3rd March.

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