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An Extraordinary Life - Constance Charlotte Bailward (1890 to 1970)

Wed 17 Sep 2014
By John Baxter
An Extraordinary Life - Constance Charlotte Bailward (1890 to 1970)

Attracted by the drawings of First World War nurse Constance Bailward (currently displayed in Wincanton Library, and attracting many visitors), we in the museum had no idea of the life she went on to live. Read what we discovered.

Major Resurfacing on A303 Between Wincanton & Mere

Tue 16 Sep 2014
By John Smith
Major Resurfacing on A303 Between Wincanton & Mere

On Wednesday 10th September the Highways Agency started work to resurface a major section of the busy A303 London to Plymouth road. The work relates to sections of the dual carriageway (East and West) between Mere and Wincanton.

Car Treasure Hunt with Hog Roast & Live Music

Tue 16 Sep 2014
By Russell Field
Car Treasure Hunt with Hog Roast & Live Music

Wincanton Tennis Club is raising funds for the resurfacing of their courts. They have organized a Family Fun Car Treasure Hunt on Saturday 4th October, followed by a hog roast and live music at Wincanton Sports Ground.

Balsam Centre to Run New Weekend Courses!

Mon 15 Sep 2014
By Annette Yoosefinejad
Balsam Centre to Run New Weekend Courses!

New weekend courses are coming to Wincanton, especially for those people unable to make any of our weekday sessions. The Balsam Centre will be opening up at weekends to hold a range of workshops and courses.

King Arthur’s Open Evening – Thursday 18th September

Fri 12 Sep 2014
By Emma Harrison
King Arthur’s Open Evening – Thursday 18th September

At the school’s annual Open Evening next Thursday children can take part in our ‘Round Table’ challenge, look around the school and meet our staff. Everyone is welcome, even if you do not have a child approaching secondary school age.

Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for August 2014

Fri 12 Sep 2014
By Tony Goddard
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for August 2014

News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the August Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.

Bean Shot Coffee – A New Coffee Bar in Bruton

Thu 11 Sep 2014
By Graham Cox
Bean Shot Coffee – A New Coffee Bar in Bruton

Bean Shot Coffee has opened a new coffee bar at their Station Road roastery in Bruton and it’s proving a hit with the locals. The recently opened coffee bar offers a relaxing atmosphere to sit and enjoy your favourite beverage.

Give Blood – Friday 19th September

Thu 11 Sep 2014
By John Baxter
Give Blood – Friday 19th September

On Friday 19th September there will be two afternoon sessions when you can give your blood to the NHS Blood and Transplant Team in the Memorial Hall, Wincanton.

Holbrook House Invites You to its Open Day – Thursday 18th September

Tue 9 Sep 2014
By Colin Walker
Holbrook House Invites You to its Open Day – Thursday 18th September

We would like to invite you and all of your colleagues, friends and family to our free Open Day on Thursday 18th September, which includes live music, lots of free goodies including mini beauty treatment and protein shakes.

Wincanton Camera Club Reveals Voters' Winning Photo from Exhibition

Mon 8 Sep 2014
By Lachlan Fraser
Wincanton Camera Club Reveals Voters' Winning Photo from Exhibition

Votes cast by visitors to Wincanton Camera Club’s annual exhibition in the Library have been counted and the result announced. 110 votes were cast, of which a sweeping majority of 17 votes, were for...

3-2-1km Run Route at Wincanton Sports Ground

Mon 8 Sep 2014
By Jade Hansford
3-2-1km Run Route at Wincanton Sports Ground

Wincanton Sports Ground has recently created a 3-2-1 km run route around its grounds. The 3-2-1km run, which is a Run England project, allows you to track and measure your run, jog or walk when it best suits you.

Election or Co-option? That is the question

Sat 6 Sep 2014
By John Smith
Election or Co-option? That is the question

On Monday 8th September Town Council meetings resume in Wincanton after the summer break. Following recent resignations they are looking to fill vancancies.

Chavela Mora Hair Styling – Now Open on Wincanton High Street

Fri 5 Sep 2014
By John Smith
Chavela Mora Hair Styling – Now Open on Wincanton High Street

With ten years creative experience in hair styling, Chavela Mora Hair Styling is now open for business in Wincanton High Street. Chavela provides a full range of styling services and specialises in up-dos and bridal looks.

Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - September 2014

Thu 4 Sep 2014
By Jane Jones
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - September 2014

This month’s Villager magazine has an impressive painting and article of Maritime art by Terence Lee from South Cheriton. There is also an extract from the reflections of Gordon Brockbank about growing up in Horsington in the 1930s and 40s.

New Coach for Wincanton Tennis Club

Wed 3 Sep 2014
By Russell Field
New Coach for Wincanton Tennis Club

Wincanton Tennis Club committee have this month appointed a new Head Coach. Dan Cahill, who is Level 3 certified, has impressive experience in teaching tennis and fitness to juniors of all ages and adults across a wide range of abilities.

James Phillips - From King Arthur’s to Research Scientist

Tue 2 Sep 2014
By John Baxter
James Phillips - From King Arthur’s to Research Scientist

The continuing story of former King Arthur’s student, James Phillips, who studied neurosciences at Oxford University. James has since been recognised by Oxford for his outstanding academic achievements and is about to embark on four years of research in Virginia, U.S.A.

New Bruton Dub Club Showcases Reggae & Dub Talent

Tue 2 Sep 2014
By Mat Runacre
New Bruton Dub Club Showcases Reggae & Dub Talent

The new Bruton Dub Club has its opening night on Saturday 13th September at 8.00pm. The night is a new monthly show of talent in the world of reggae and dub, hosted by Lyrical wizard MC extraordinaire Clappers Priest.

Councils Clash - Parking Meter Bullet Dodged in Wincanton

Mon 1 Sep 2014
By John Smith
Councils Clash - Parking Meter Bullet Dodged in Wincanton

A recent altercation between Wincanton Town Council and South Somerset District Council has finally cleared up some of the confusion caused by prior miscommunication that may have lead to the introduction of parking meters in Wincanton. We're now safe for at least three years.

Wincanton's Second Play Day of the Year in Cale Park

Fri 29 Aug 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton's Second Play Day of the Year in Cale Park

On 20th August South Somerset Play organised the second Play Day of the Summer in Wincanton. The first event attracted circa 500 young folks and this one was expected to be as good, or maybe even better.

The Wincanton Window ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge UPDATED

Thu 28 Aug 2014
By Dave Smith
The Wincanton Window ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge <small style='color: red;'>UPDATED</small>

Our esteemed Editor, Mandy and I were ice-bucket challenged by my treacherous father, in support of ALS/MND. This sadistic exercise in mass-psychological manipulation, raises awareness by leveraging both pride and honour to have us all subjecting ourselves to extreme discomfort.

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