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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.

Talk by Canon Jesse Sage on his Ministry in South Africa

Mon 24 Feb 2014
By Jane Jones
Talk by Canon Jesse Sage on his Ministry in South Africa

Canon Jesse Sage was a very popular Rector in Horsington and Templecombe. He is returning to give a talk in Horsington Church on Sunday 2nd March. Join us for this talk, followed by a delicious cream tea.

Parking Meters in Wincanton – The Debate Continues

Sat 22 Feb 2014
By John Smith
Parking Meters in Wincanton – The Debate Continues

The next Wincanton Town Council meeting this Monday, 24th February will see 'Parking' back on the agenda. Arguments may be put forward in favour of introducing parking meters after all. Come to the meeting and help our Councillors make the right decision!

Parliamentary Candidate Speaks to Bruton School About a Career in Politics

Fri 21 Feb 2014
By John Baxter
Parliamentary Candidate Speaks to Bruton School About a Career in Politics

The Head of Bruton School for Girls, Mrs Nicola Botterill, invited Sarah Yong, the newly selected Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for this constituency, to talk to the Sixth Formers about her experience of working in politics.

Another Successful Annual Lunch Date for Twinning Association

Thu 20 Feb 2014
By Gill D'Arcy
Another Successful Annual Lunch Date for Twinning Association

Once again it is the time of year when the WLTA (Wincanton Lahnau Twinning Association) get together for their annual lunch. This year a record 29 people attended at the David Sharp Centre.

A Fresh New Design & Print Agency Opens in Wincanton

Tue 18 Feb 2014
By Paul Mclarnon
A Fresh New Design & Print Agency Opens in Wincanton

A new design and print agency, servicing Wincanton, the West and the UK has opened in Wincanton this week. Bobcat Media, run by local resident Paul Mclarnon, has a new studio within the Camelot centre.

Watch Captain Phillips at The Bear on 10th March

Mon 17 Feb 2014
By John Smith
Watch Captain Phillips at The Bear on 10th March

Movies at The Bear brings another great film, Captain Phillips to Wincanton at The Bear Inn on Monday 10th March.

C.A.T.C.H: Thanks for a Hugely Successful Jumble Sale

Sun 16 Feb 2014
By Steve Lee
C.A.T.C.H: Thanks for a Hugely Successful Jumble Sale

The C.A.T.C.H. (Community Action to Transform the Cale Habitat) volunteer group would like to say a big "Thank you", to everyone who contributed to making our jumble sale on Saturday 8th February such a resounding success.

Film Society Plays Classic Bogart – Casablanca on 19th February

Sat 15 Feb 2014
By John Smith
Film Society Plays Classic Bogart – Casablanca on 19th February

For those of you who love the old classics, Wincanton Film Society is screening Casablanca at King Arthur's Performance Enhancement Centre on Wednesday 19th February. Play it again, Sam...

Wincanton Town Team Seeks Market Assistant

Thu 13 Feb 2014
By Millie Furby
Wincanton Town Team Seeks Market Assistant

Wincanton Town Team is looking to appoint a Market Assistant to work alongside their Market Co-ordinator to run the Wincanton Street Market. Are you looking for a part-time job of around 15 hours per month?

Museum & History Society Combines AGM with Corfe Castle Talk

Wed 12 Feb 2014
By John Baxter
Museum & History Society Combines AGM with Corfe Castle Talk

Despite bad weather the Museum and History Society AGM and talk on Friday 31st January attracted fifty people to the Balsam Centre. Speaker Judith Teasdale titled her talk A Very Fair Castle. The Changing Face of Corfe Castle.

Break-In at Wincanton Community Church – Police Appeal for Witnesses

Tue 11 Feb 2014
By John Smith
Break-In at Wincanton Community Church – Police Appeal for Witnesses

Sometime between Friday 31st January and Sunday 2nd February, the Wincanton Community Church was broken into. Police are appealing for anyone in the area during that period with information to come forward to help solve this callous crime.

Whisky Club – With a Difference

Mon 10 Feb 2014
By John Smith
Whisky Club – With a Difference

The Nog Inn Whisky Club has set out to sample many of Scotland's excellent whiskies. But the January meeting raised new challenges, with whiskies to samples from every corner of the British Isles and one from much further away!

Too Much Peace & Quiet Presents KORUS at The Bruton Castle

Fri 7 Feb 2014
By Mat Runacre
Too Much Peace & Quiet Presents KORUS at The Bruton Castle

Live concert on Saturday 22nd February at The Bruton Castle, with Soulful East London RnB group KORUS, promoting their latest album, Real Talk. In support a Jungling session with Bruton lyricist MVP.

Holbrook House – Hospitality with a Link to History

Wed 5 Feb 2014
By John Smith
Holbrook House – Hospitality with a Link to History

Wincanton has many old buildings. The town itself is mentioned in the Domesday account. But Holbrook House has an interesting and significant historical footprint, as well as being an excellent place to have a meal.

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.

Pooches – Enrol your humans in poop-scoop school!

Thu 30 Jan 2014
By John Smith
Pooches – Enrol your humans in poop-scoop school!

It's a serious matter to be in control of a human. They need to be treated with gentleness, but with a firm hand. They must be trained to look after the environment and not leave toxic waste on the local footpaths.

A new year and a new product range at Wincanton Wholefoods

Wed 29 Jan 2014
By John Smith
A new year and a new product range at Wincanton Wholefoods

With the arrival of 2014, Steve at Wincanton Wholefoods has re-organised his shop to make way for a completely new, complementary range of freshly frozen, scoop-your-own produce from a company called Field Fare.

King Arthur's Community School – Venue for hire

Tue 28 Jan 2014
By Emma Harrison
King Arthur's Community School – Venue for hire

King Arthur's Community School has great facilities on offer – from a children's birthday party to a social event, training course to team-building sessions, the school has a space to suit out of school hours.

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