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Talk by "Who Do You Think You Are?" Presenter Nick Barratt
Author and TV presenter Nick Barratt will give a talk on Family History and the Media on Saturday 25th October at St John's Church, Horsington. His talk will take us behind the scenes of the popular TV programme "Who Do You Think You Are?"
Bruton Dub Club Promises a Hot Night with Live Bands
Bruton Dub Club holds the second of its popular monthly reggae and dub nights on Saturday 18th October at Bruton Community Hall, with MC Clappers Priest, El Bib on the decks and live music from Bruton band Sons of David.
Halloween Street Market Pumpkin Competition! - This Sunday
This month's Sunday Market will have a Halloween theme, with Halloween sweets and a pumpkin carving competition! Check out the festivities and some new stalls from 10am-3pm.
Under Starter’s Orders! Wincanton’s 2015 Racing Season Starts Soon!
To celebrate the return of racing to Wincanton on Thursday 16th October after its annual four-month break, race-goers will be treated to a parade of racehorses, featuring some of the West Country’s finest stars.
South Street, Wincanton, to Close for Six Days
On 27th October yet more road works come to Wincanton. The top of South Street will be closed from the Market Place junction for six days to allow essential drainage work to be completed.
A303 Resurfacing Now Extended From Wincanton to Sparkford
More road works on the A303 will follow on from the current works. The new works between Wincanton and Sparkford are due to start on 15th October, taking up to 49 days to re-surface the eastbound carriageway.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for September 2014
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the September Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.
Police Raid Wincanton Industrial Unit in Search of Drugs UPDATED
Avon & Somerset Police raided an industrial unit on the Bennetts Field Trading Estate, Wincanton, on Thursday 25th September, discovering around 100 cannabis plants.
Disability Football Sessions are a Huge Success
Back in March, Wincanton Sports Ground was fortunate enough to receive funding from the Somerset FA to set up football sessions for adults with disabilities. With the winter months approaching, unfortunately the sessions have now finished for the year.
Sexey’s School Raises £1,000 with Macmillan Coffee Morning
Sexey’s School, Bruton, raised over £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support with its two Coffee Mornings held on Friday 26th September as part of Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, with help from local traders.
Next ANVIL Discussion: Can a Computer Become Conscious?
Lecturer and Founder of Academy Conferences Julie Arliss will be our speaker at the next meeting of ANVIL on Wednesday 15th October. This structured discussion group meets in the Quaker Barn in the High St every two months.
Blocked Drains – Coming to a Road in Wincanton Near You! UPDATED
Numerous drains around Wincanton are blocked solid, perhaps by debris caused from the flooding earlier this year, but action from Highways Agency, which promises to clear the drains by December, is as sluggish as the drains themselves.
FitSteps Classes in Wincanton
Looking for something different in an exercise class? Why not try FitSteps? It’s the great exercise class produced by the famous dancers Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite from Strictly Come Dancing, from an idea they had while training for the show.
News, Events & Local Interest for Horsington & South Cheriton
October’s Villager Magazine has news and photos of a new foal in Horsington from stallion Frankel to In Clover at Stowell Hill Stud, plus other information about the goings on in both villages.
Busy Summer Holiday at Pevlings Farm Riding Stables
Over 100 foreign students came to ride with us during the summer holidays, but there was a still lot to do for our regulars. Fun Days, Helpers Club and Pony Club, butterfly-catching and pony shows all contributed to summer fun.
Wonderful Wincanton Wildlife
What’s outside the window? Having always enjoyed watching wildlife, I decided a couple of years ago to start recording what I saw pass through my garden here in Wincanton, and what I saw on our local River Cale.
Sowing the Seeds for a Wild Flower Meadow in Cale Park
The CATCH team is eager to move forward and create a wild flower meadow as part of the Town Council’s Cale Park project. Ground preparation work must now get going to make sure the land is ready for sowing next year.
Wincanton Town FC Under 14s Win in New Kit
Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) Under 14s got off to a winning start to their season in a new kit supplied by sponsors J Bailey and Sons Ltd.
Macmillan Coffee Morning in Baptist Church Hall
The MacMillan Coffee Mornings are well underway, with various organisations doing their bit for this great cause. The Baptist Church Listening Ear Group will be holding a MacMillan Coffee Morning on Thursday 2nd October.
Nic Firth Saddles Up for London to Bath 100 Bike Ride
Local businessman Nic Firth, from Colbert Smith Estate Agents, is putting the metal to the pedal for charity. On Sunday 5th October he takes part in the London to Bath 100 Bike Ride in aid of The British Heart Foundation.
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