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Solistics Beauty and Well-Being

Fri 17 May 2013
By Helen Horscroft
Solistics Beauty and Well-Being

I would like to introduce to you Solistics, a new and exciting holistic, beauty and well-being studio at the Applegarth Emporium, Wincanton. Solistics treats everyone as an individual and tailors each treatment to suit you.

The Balsam Bustle - A Great Time Had By All

Thu 16 May 2013
By Annette Yoosefinejad
The Balsam Bustle - A Great Time Had By All

Our first Balsam Bustle was a great success! The many activities and our special guests in the form of some popular Star Wars characters drew huge crowds! We're looking forward to doing it all again next year!

Notice of Co-Option of a Town Councillor

Wed 15 May 2013
By Sam Atherton
Notice of Co-Option of a Town Councillor

A casual vacancy has arisen on the Town Council, due to resignation. Since no electors have called for an election, the Council will fill this vacancy by co-option at its meeting on Monday 10th June 2013.

New Book to Commemorate Wincanton's First World War Soldiers

Wed 15 May 2013
By Tony Goddard
New Book to Commemorate Wincanton's First World War Soldiers

2014 is the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. Wincanton's men rallied to the call and this has inspired a book about every local man shown on the Roll of Honour. Proceeds to the Wincanton Poppy Appeal 2014.

Wincanton Silver Band Concert - Sunday 19th May

Tue 14 May 2013
By Julie Verney
Wincanton Silver Band Concert - Sunday 19th May

Wincanton Area Parkinson's Group are delighted that Wincanton Silver Band have chosen this local group to share the proceeds of their next concert. Please support the event next Sunday 19th May 2013 at 3.00pm in Wincanton Memorial Hall.

Wincanton Recreation Ground Renovation - Public Consultation

Tue 14 May 2013
By Sam Atherton
Wincanton Recreation Ground Renovation - Public Consultation

Have your say on the draft plans to renovate the Recreation Ground. The plans can be viewed at the David Sharp Centre on Thursday 6th June. Come along let us know what you think.

A Community Radio Station For Wincanton And Surrounding Villages

Fri 10 May 2013
By Dave Boniface
A Community Radio Station For Wincanton And Surrounding Villages

If you are involved in any form of community group in the Wincanton area, or community issues at any level, then this should be of interest to you: a new community radio station.

Royal Collection Paintings on Loan to the Holburne Museum, Bath

Thu 9 May 2013
By David Posnett OBE
Royal Collection Paintings on Loan to the Holburne Museum, Bath

The Queen lends major paintings to the Holburne Museum in Bath, including many masterpieces. As former chairman of the museum and a local resident of many years, I can tell you of the many delights the museum holds for a family visit.

Talk in St Johns Church, Horsington: "Jerusalem & Palestine"

Thu 9 May 2013
By Jane Jones
Talk in St Johns Church, Horsington: "Jerusalem & Palestine"

Sir Anthony Goodenough will talk on Jerusalem and Palestine and the work of the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital in St John's Church, Horsington on Friday 24th May at 7.30pm.

Raffle Prizes Wanted: Help for Heroes & Macmillan Charity Event

Tue 7 May 2013
By Neil Spinney
Raffle Prizes Wanted: Help for Heroes & Macmillan Charity Event

The Wrong Way Back team starts their second charity cycle ride for Macmillan and Help for Heroes in less than six weeks. More fundraising is planned for 8th June, the day they get back. Can you donate a raffle prize?

Ladies to Sparkle at Wincanton Racecourse

Sun 5 May 2013
By Hannah Walker
Ladies to Sparkle at Wincanton Racecourse

Tuesday 14th May is all about the girls and Wincanton Racecourse looks set to be buzzing when hundreds of ladies making their annual pilgrimage to celebrate Somerset's biggest and most social gathering of the season.

Wincanton Choral Society Sings Mendelssohn's Elijah in Spring Concert

Fri 3 May 2013
By Jane Jones
Wincanton Choral Society Sings Mendelssohn's Elijah in Spring Concert

There will be just one major and glorious work when Wincanton Choral Society performs Mendelssohn's Elijah at their spring concert on Sunday 12th May at Wincanton Sports Centre.

Mr Fatty Ratty's Multiprint Print

Wed 1 May 2013
By Fiona Abbey
Mr Fatty Ratty's Multiprint Print

Artist Fiona Gordon-Abbey and husband Alastair MacAndrew have combined creative talents to produce something different for this, Fiona's ninth exhibition at First-View Gallery, Stourhead.

Billiard Players Support Local Hospice in Tournament

Tue 30 Apr 2013
By Sue Medlicott
Billiard Players Support Local Hospice in Tournament

Billiard players from far and wide travelled to Wincanton recently to take part in a one day tournament, raising funds for St Margaret's Hospice.

Sandbag - Wincanton & District RBL Newsletter: April 2013

Tue 30 Apr 2013
By Arthur Pickup
Sandbag - Wincanton & District RBL Newsletter: April 2013

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

Truffles Restaurant May Day Dinner

Mon 29 Apr 2013
By Richard Sorapure
Truffles Restaurant May Day Dinner

Wincanton is twinned with Gennes in France where May Day is still a Public Holiday. Truffles Restaurant will run a celebratory May Day Special Dinner on May 1st. Anyone from Gennes visiting Wincanton will be made most welcome!

The Market Garden No Longer Sells Fruit or Veg

Mon 29 Apr 2013
By Dave Smith
The Market Garden No Longer Sells Fruit or Veg

The Market Garden, Wincanton's High Street fruit and veg shop, no longer sells fruit or veg, specialising in non-edible plants only from today.

The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club Celebrates its 1st Birthday!

Thu 25 Apr 2013
By Amy Cutts
The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club Celebrates its 1st Birthday!

According to Cambridge Dictionaries Online, to "hoot with laughter" is "to laugh a lot very loudly". If you fancy putting this into practise, head down to The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club on 2nd May. You won't be disappointed!

Twice As Nice - Nearly New for Maternity, Baby & Children

Wed 24 Apr 2013
By Kerry Dunn
Twice As Nice - Nearly New for Maternity, Baby & Children

Twice As Nice is coming to Wincanton! Nearly new sales of baby, maternity and children's goods at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 4th May. Pre-loved bargains for bump, baby and beyond.

Raise The Roof - A Concert to Aid Wincanton Parish Church

Wed 24 Apr 2013
By Richard D'Arcy
Raise The Roof - A Concert to Aid Wincanton Parish Church

A 'Raise the Roof' Concert will be performed by Castle Cary Choir in Wincanton Parish Church on Friday 17th May. This is part of the on-going requirement to raise much needed regular income to ensure the Parish Church is sustained for future generations.

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