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Rochfords Raise Money for Bowel Cancer UK

Mon 23 Dec 2013
By Jonathan Harrison
Rochfords Raise Money for Bowel Cancer UK

Mark Rochford is taking part in Decembeard, a fundraising event held each December for Bowel Cancer UK. The challenge is to not shave for one month and grow a full beard. Part way through December, Mark's beard is coming on well!

Divine Wines Raffles Well Travelled Beaujolais for Wincanton Community Hospital

Sat 21 Dec 2013
By John Smith
Divine Wines Raffles Well Travelled Beaujolais for Wincanton Community Hospital

After its unique journey from France in a classic Mini Cooper, a rather special bottle of Beaujolais finally made its way to a happy owner on 14th December, when it was drawn in a charity raffle at Divine Wines in Wincanton.

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.

Castle Cary Bridge is Open... But What's the Cost?

Thu 19 Dec 2013
By John Smith
Castle Cary Bridge is Open... But What's the Cost?

The bridge over the railway at Castle Cary is open and traffic is flowing again. But with the lengthy repairs now set to become a bad memory, some local businesses are starting to calculate the cost to their livelihoods.

Adventurer Helen Lloyd Shares Her Experiences at the Half Moon

Wed 18 Dec 2013
By Phil Bovey
Adventurer Helen Lloyd Shares Her Experiences at the Half Moon

Bestselling author and global adventurer Helen Lloyd has cycled the length of Africa unassisted, and attempts her toughest challenge yet this winter - cycling across Eastern Siberia. Helen shares her experiences on 28th December at the Half Moon Inn, Horsington.

Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2013 – Another Great Success

Mon 16 Dec 2013
By John Smith
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2013 – Another Great Success

As in previous years, many people turned out on Friday 6th December to enjoy Wincanton's annual Christmas Extravaganza, with entertainment, late night shopping and carols around the Market Square Christmas tree. View our photo gallery.

Truffles Restaurant Christmas Party Menus

Mon 16 Dec 2013
By Richard Sorapure
Truffles Restaurant Christmas Party Menus

It's Party Time at Truffles! We will be running Christmas Party menus for both lunch and dinner in December in addition to our normal meals. Make this your venue for the office party or family gathering.

King Arthur’s Students Inspired by Ex-Pupil Prof. Sir Robert Burgess

Sun 15 Dec 2013
By Emma Harrison
King Arthur’s Students Inspired by Ex-Pupil Prof. Sir Robert Burgess

King Arthur's School recently celebrated the success of its Key Stage 4 students during its annual award ceremony. This year the guest presenter was Vice Chancellor of Leicester University Sir Robert Burgess, who attended King Arthur's School from 1958.

Wincanton Workhouse – Life in a Rural Workhouse

Sat 14 Dec 2013
By P.W. Randell
Wincanton Workhouse – Life in a Rural Workhouse

Christmas Day in Wincanton Workhouse. It was a bleak time, especially for children and in the early years of its existence. For the inmates it was hard to tell Christmas Day from any other day. An interesting story of Wincanton's history.

Volunteers Urgently Needed for Companion Club

Fri 13 Dec 2013
By Rebecca Thurgood
Volunteers Urgently Needed for Companion Club

Wincanton Live At Home scheme, which aims to combat loneliness and social isolation in the elderly, urgently need new volunteers for our Tuesday Companions Club, as two of our longstanding volunteers are retiring at Christmas.

Staff and Customers of The Studio Support the Poppy Appeal

Thu 12 Dec 2013
By Dawn Old
Staff and Customers of The Studio Support the Poppy Appeal

Congratulations to the staff and customers of The Studio, one in particular, who have raised a considerable sum for this year's British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Glaucoma and the Pill – Should I Be Worried?

Thu 12 Dec 2013
By Sarah Gibson
Glaucoma and the Pill – Should I Be Worried?

Were you worried by the recent article in the national newspapers about an increased risk of glaucoma if you have taken the contraceptive pill? Well don't panic just yet! Read on for a less sensationalist and more common sense approach...

Wincanton PCSO's New Beat Surgery - A Fresh Approach to Community Policing

Tue 10 Dec 2013
By John Smith
Wincanton PCSO's New Beat Surgery - A Fresh Approach to Community Policing

Local policing can be a sensitive subject in any conversation. However our local PCSOs are trying to take a fresh approach by working smart to reach out to the wider community. Weekly beat surgeries will take place at our Morrisons store.

Christmas Tree Festival and Services – 2013

Sun 8 Dec 2013
By Richard D'Arcy
Christmas Tree Festival and Services – 2013

Wincanton Parish Church is holding a Christmas Tree Festival over a three day period. Everyone is welcome to come and support this event from 13th to 15th December. A programme of church services will be taking place during December.

"Quartet" Showing at Wincanton Film Society on Wednesday 11th December

Sat 7 Dec 2013
By John Smith
"Quartet" Showing at Wincanton Film Society on Wednesday 11th December

Wincanton Film Society is delighted to be screening Quartet, one of the film industry's best comedies, released in the UK in January 2013. Starring Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly and Tom Courtenay.

Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - December 2013 & January 2014

Fri 6 Dec 2013
By Jane Jones
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - December 2013 & January 2014

News and events from Horsington and South Cheriton. More on activities by local residents – golf, art, riding for the disabled, scouts visit to Australia and all the regular information on events and contacts.

The Beaujolais is Back!

Fri 6 Dec 2013
By John Baxter
The Beaujolais is Back!

The first bottle of 2013 Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived in Wincanton from France in the boot of Stephen's classic 1966 Mini Cooper "Nicole". The wine will now be raffled by Divine Wines to raise money for Wincanton Community Hospital.

Police Arrest Driver After Crashing Into Church Gates

Wed 4 Dec 2013
By John Smith
Police Arrest Driver After Crashing Into Church Gates

On Saturday 30th November a driver under the influence of drink drove the wrong way down Church Street, crashing into the gates at St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church and causing considerable damage.

Babes 2 Teens – Parent-Friendly Kids Clothing

Wed 4 Dec 2013
By John Smith
Babes 2 Teens – Parent-Friendly Kids Clothing

Babes 2 Teens is a new shop in Wincanton High Street with an innovative twist – when your kids grow out of the clothes you buy, bring them back and get 50% of the price when they're sold on again.

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.

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