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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.

Arsenal Soccer School Returns in February Half Term

Mon 3 Feb 2014
By Stuart Kennard
Arsenal Soccer School Returns in February Half Term

Following previous success, Wincanton Sports Ground is delighted to announce that we are holding another opportunity to be involved with Arsenal Soccer School over the February half term. This will be held from Wednesday 19th to Friday 21st February 2014.

Top panel at Wincanton’s Cheltenham Festival Preview lunch

Fri 31 Jan 2014
By Hannah Walker
Top panel at Wincanton’s Cheltenham Festival Preview lunch

The build up to the 2014 Cheltenham Festival begins in earnest at Wincanton Racecourse on Saturday 15th February when racing's elite hurdlers line-up in the Bathwick Tyres Kingwell Hurdle – the final preparation ahead of the iconic Champion Hurdle.

New activities at Wincanton Sports Ground

Fri 24 Jan 2014
By Jade Hansford
New activities at Wincanton Sports Ground

New Year, New Start! Wincanton Sports Ground is looking to develop the range of sports on offer. We have loads of new activities planned for 2014 so come and be a part of it.

Somerset’s Ultimate Christmas Experience – Wincanton Races on Boxing Day

Fri 20 Dec 2013
By Hannah Walker
Somerset’s Ultimate Christmas Experience – Wincanton Races on Boxing Day

Racing at Wincanton on Boxing Day on Thursday 26th December is the highlight of Somerset's social and sporting calendar, and with a surge in advance booking, Wincanton Racecourse is definitely the place to be over Christmas.

Christmas Shopping on Course

Mon 2 Dec 2013
By Hannah Walker
Christmas Shopping on Course

The countdown to Christmas has begun and Wincanton Racecourse is offering December 5th race-goers the chance to get ahead of the game with the inaugural Clarks Village Christmas Experience Race Day.

Fit for Purpose – Change of Leadership at Wincanton Sports Centre

Wed 20 Nov 2013
By Chris Fenton
Fit for Purpose – Change of Leadership at Wincanton Sports Centre

Now in its twelfth successful year, the management of Wincanton Sports Centre passed to Leisure East Devon on 1st November 2013, bringing a degree of expertise and management skill which will result in a better sports centre for the town.

Tiny Tennis for Pre-schoolers at Wincanton Memorial Hall

Fri 15 Nov 2013
By Jon Rolnik
Tiny Tennis for Pre-schoolers at Wincanton Memorial Hall

Game Set and Match Tennis Academy has started a new local venture: pre-school tennis sessions run by Rachel Stringer-Rolnik, at the Wincanton Memorial Hall from Thursday 7th November.

Paul Nicholls Looks Ahead to Tomorrow's Trophy Race Day

Fri 8 Nov 2013
By Hannah Walker
Paul Nicholls Looks Ahead to Tomorrow's Trophy Race Day

Wincanton Racecourse stages its richest race day tomorrow, Saturday 9th November. Seven-times champion trainer, Paul Nicholls, has an excellent strike rate with the meeting and tells us his seasonal plans.

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