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Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - November 2013

Sat 9 Nov 2013
By Jane Jones
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - November 2013

The Villager Magazine for Horsington and South Cheriton for November 2013, containing articles relevant to our villages and in particular to Remembrance Sunday.

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.

Wincanton Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar 2013

Fri 8 Nov 2013
By Arthur Pickup
Wincanton Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar 2013

The 1st Wincanton Scouts Group is holding its Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 16th November. So do pop along to the Wincanton Memorial Hall at 10.00am for a coffee and a biscuit, and browse around our many stalls.

Rain Doesn’t Dampen Wincanton Street Market Spirits

Thu 7 Nov 2013
By Millie Burr
Rain Doesn’t Dampen Wincanton Street Market Spirits

Sunday 20th October – rain again! However, the Wincanton Street Market traders and visitors still came out in force for the town’s second Sunday street market, despite the abysmal weather.

Wincanton Company Has Five Star Night at National TV Awards

Thu 7 Nov 2013
By Jane Adkins
Wincanton Company Has Five Star Night at National TV Awards

A Wincanton business, 5 Star Celebrations, was recently asked to provide a chocolate fountain to an event hosting hundreds of TV celebrities from a wide variety of reality TV shows.

Predicted Storm Leaves Wincanton Largely Unscathed

Wed 6 Nov 2013
By John Smith
Predicted Storm Leaves Wincanton Largely Unscathed

After dire warnings of potential hurricane strength winds, Wincanton fared considerably better than other areas, with the exception of the downfall of a tree and power line in Common Lane/Common Road, which brought about a short road closure for repairs.

Horsington to Stage Golf "Open" for Church Roof UPDATED

Mon 4 Nov 2013
By Richard Gaunt
Horsington to Stage Golf "Open" for Church Roof <small style='color: red'>UPDATED</small>

The first ever "Horsington Open" will be played at Henstridge Golf Club on Monday 11th November. The 9-hole charity competition is in aid of the Horsington Parish Church roof fund, and is open to all comers. Ladies and non-handicappers are welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous Opens its Doors in Wincanton

Sun 3 Nov 2013
By Anonymous!
Alcoholics Anonymous Opens its Doors in Wincanton

Recovered drinkers reach out to others in need of help at Wincanton Methodist Church Hall, each Friday from 7.30pm. Attendees will receive a warm welcome and a cup of tea – and it may just save their life or someone they know.

Nigel's Cycling Saga

Thu 31 Oct 2013
By John Baxter
Nigel's Cycling Saga

Despite painful injuries incurred during training, Nigel MacCormack was not to be thwarted from taking part in an eventful Paris to London Centenary Cycle Challenge to raise funds for his chosen Charity, Clic Sargent.

Tanzanian Project Hopes to Build Dispensary

Tue 29 Oct 2013
By Bryony Loader
Tanzanian Project Hopes to Build Dispensary

Bryony and Richard Loader, who live in Wincanton, are co-founders of Ughandi B Village Project, set up in 2005 to supply boreholes to this remote Tanzanian village. Find out what we have achieved and what is hoped for the future.

A Wonderful Garden Party for Wincanton Community Hospital

Tue 29 Oct 2013
By Gill D'Arcy
A Wonderful Garden Party for Wincanton Community Hospital

Even the rain did not dampen the evening of the Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital Garden Party. And what a wonderful evening it turned out to be.

Autumn Feast at Divine Wines

Sat 26 Oct 2013
By Gay Pirrie-Weir
Autumn Feast at Divine Wines

Divine Wines, Jenny Holt's delightful wine shop and cafe in Wincanton High Street, hosts a new venture, Chambers & Co, a pop-up restaurant, next Friday, 1st November.

Poppy Appeal 2013 Hosted by Wincanton Silver Band

Sat 26 Oct 2013
By Arthur Pickup
Poppy Appeal 2013 Hosted by Wincanton Silver Band

Wincanton Royal British Legion will launch Poppy Appeal 2013 with a concert given by Wincanton Silver Band at Wincanton Memorial Hall on Saturday 26th October, starting at 7.30pm.

Wincanton Youth Club for Teenagers

Tue 22 Oct 2013
By Andrea White
Wincanton Youth Club for Teenagers

Wincanton Town Council has secured funding to deliver a one night a week youth club for young people aged 11 to 19. Somerset Rural Youth Project has transformed The David Sharp Centre into a space now enjoyed by young people on Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm.

David Warburton Presses Network Rail on Reopening of Ansford Bridge

Mon 21 Oct 2013
By Harriet Warburton
David Warburton Presses Network Rail on Reopening of Ansford Bridge

David Warburton, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Somerton and Frome, spoke to Patrick McLoughlin MP, the Transport Secretary recently and urged Network Rail to clarify their proposed timing of the reopening the A371 at Ansford Bridge in Castle Cary.

Wincanton Mayor Takes the Traversing Wall Challenge

Mon 21 Oct 2013
By Emma Harrison
Wincanton Mayor Takes the Traversing Wall Challenge

An inter-house competition on the traversing wall marked the official opening of the new play equipment at King Arthur's Community School on Wednesday 25th September. Wincanton's Mayor, Deryck Lemon and headmaster Chris Beech tested their skills.

Wincanton Street Market – Sunday 20th October

Wed 16 Oct 2013
By Millie Burr
Wincanton Street Market – Sunday 20th October

Sunday 20th October will see our second market take place in Wincanton, with plenty of regular and brand new stalls. Many High Street shops, cafes and pubs will be open, too, so come along, meet friends and shop!

A Pair of Boots Arrive in Wincanton on Their Final Journey

Wed 16 Oct 2013
By Roger Lowe
A Pair of Boots Arrive in Wincanton on Their Final Journey

The boots of Trevor Antill, the creator of the Monarch's Way, have arrived in Wincanton after covering over two thirds of their final journey in dedication to Trevor's memory.

Putting the Balls Back into Racing

Tue 15 Oct 2013
By Hannah Walker
Putting the Balls Back into Racing

To be a jump jockey requires courage, resilience and a significant amount of balls. And, with the jump season officially underway in October, Wincanton Racecourse presented Professional Jockeys Association members with a triple pack of golf balls.

Balsam House Raises Over £1,200 for St Margaret's Hospice

Tue 15 Oct 2013
By Daisymae Hart
Balsam House Raises Over £1,200 for St Margaret's Hospice

180 local people turned up to the Open Day at Balsam House on Sunday 15th September, raising £1,281 for St Margaret's Hospice. Visitors enjoyed finding out what had been going on behind the wall for the past four years.

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