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Wincanton Football Youngsters Improve Their Skills

Thu 28 Feb 2013
By Sean Chapman
Wincanton Football Youngsters Improve Their Skills

Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) in conjunction with AFC Bournemouth, go from strength to strength, with extra coaching from AFCB coaches and five soccer schools from February to October.

Another Chance to Learn to Meditate at the Balsam Centre

Thu 28 Feb 2013
By Bhadra
Another Chance to Learn to Meditate at the Balsam Centre

Did you know meditation can bring clarity and peace to support you to meet the stresses of daily life? Meditation is now taught at the Balsam Centre. If you missed the first course here is another opportunity beginning 4th March.

The Next Magnificent Makers Market - Sunday 3rd March

Tue 26 Feb 2013
By Harry John Pursey
The Next Magnificent Makers Market - Sunday 3rd March

The Magnificent Maker's Market is a new venture promoting local talent and creating a marketplace for makers, artists and performers to showcase their wares. We return with more marvellous goodies on Sunday 3rd March at the Balsam Centre.

Take Advantage Of Free Racing at Wincanton Racecourse

Tue 26 Feb 2013
By Hannah Walker
Take Advantage Of Free Racing at Wincanton Racecourse

Got the mother-in-law staying? Have a couple of spare hours in between school runs? Like to learn about a new sport? Then why not take advantage of Wincanton Racecourse's FREE ADMISSIONS RACEDAY on Thursday 7th March?

An Interview with Chris Beech, Head Teacher at King Arthur's

Mon 25 Feb 2013
By John Baxter
An Interview with Chris Beech, Head Teacher at King Arthur's

Half way through his first year as Head Teacher at King Arthur's, Wincanton's secondary school, Chris Beech is interviewed for the Window.

Farmers' Market This Friday, 1st March Behind The Bear Inn

Mon 25 Feb 2013
By Janet Wood
Farmers' Market This Friday, 1st March Behind The Bear Inn

Wincanton Farmers' Market is back for March, first of the month, 9am-12pm. Read on for a list of the stall holders, including one or two changes this time.

Festival Insight from Teams Ditcheat & Tizzard at Wincanton Racecourse

Mon 25 Feb 2013
By Hannah Walker
Festival Insight from Teams Ditcheat & Tizzard at Wincanton Racecourse

Following recent success for champion trainer Paul Nicholls and the Tizzard family, both will be on hand at Wincanton Racecourse's Cheltenham Festival Preview Evening on Thursday 28th February.

Annie Comes to Town!

Fri 22 Feb 2013
By Emma Harrison
Annie Comes to Town!

For two nights only the musical 'Annie' will be performed at King Arthur's school by students aged 9-15. Children from some of the local primary schools and King Arthur's will be in the cast.

Wincanton Fibromyalgia Support Group

Fri 22 Feb 2013
By Katy Bargery
Wincanton Fibromyalgia Support Group

Many people with Fibromyalgia struggle with debilitating symptoms for years, often without a diagnosis. We have a support group for sufferers of Fibromyalgia or similar conditions at The Health Centre, meeting on the last Thursday of each month.

Free Alternative Fitness Taster Day at The Studio

Tue 19 Feb 2013
By Bex Smith
Free Alternative Fitness Taster Day at The Studio

Come along to The Studio in Wincanton on Saturday 23rd February and try out a whole range of alternative fitness FOR FREE, including; pole fitness, aerial hoop, hula hoop and flexibility.

Have you Ever Heard of Fives?

Tue 19 Feb 2013
By John Baxter
Have you Ever Heard of Fives?

If that leaves you baffled you are not alone, but local Historian Roger Ford will tell you all about it on Friday 22nd February in an illustrated talk to the Wincanton Museum and History Society.

Parish Church Roof Repair Gets Underway

Thu 14 Feb 2013
By Richard D’Arcy
Parish Church Roof Repair Gets Underway

I am sure most people cannot fail to have noticed the tent-like structure that has appeared over part of the roof of our Parish Church, St Peter & St Paul Wincanton. But what on earth is going on?

Abbey 104 - The Community Radio Station Promoting Your Area

Thu 14 Feb 2013
By Ken Horswell
Abbey 104 - The Community Radio Station Promoting Your Area

From 16th February West Dorset & South Somerset will have its own local Community Radio station. Abbey 104 will begin broadcasting on FM from its studios in Sherborne on that date.

Big Book Sale at Horsington Village Hall

Tue 12 Feb 2013
By Jane Jones
Big Book Sale at Horsington Village Hall

Hundreds of books for sale at bargain prices in Horsington Village Hall on Saturday February 16th at 10.30am - 12.00 noon. Other stalls and refreshments will be available.

Virtual Reality For Wincanton Sports Centre

Mon 11 Feb 2013
By Holly James
Virtual Reality For Wincanton Sports Centre

Wincanton Sports Centre has kitted out its gym with new Virtual Active by Matrix CV equipment. Designed to create a multi-sensory experience, the software immerses users into landscapes ranging from the Grand Canyon to Hawaii.

Milborne Port Children Get Lesson in Road Safety

Mon 11 Feb 2013
By Mandy Forsey
Milborne Port Children Get Lesson in Road Safety

PCSO Mandy Forsey attended Milborne Port Primary school recently to give Road Safety advice to the children. Mandy spent 20 minutes in each class going over Road Safety and staying safe while out and about in the community.

River Cale Clean-Up: Tomorrow's Plan

Sat 9 Feb 2013
By Matt Bishop / Garry Hunt
River Cale Clean-Up: Tomorrow's Plan

Despite rain forcast for tomorrow, we don't want to delay initial action any further. We'll meet as planned and, at the very least, do a peripheral litter-pick of the river.

Wincanton Resident is Astonished by Car Park Parking Fine

Thu 7 Feb 2013
By Annette Yoosefineyad
Wincanton Resident is Astonished by Car Park Parking Fine

Was it just my car or did anyone else get a parking fine last week whilst parked in Churchfields Car Park? Are local parking enforcement officers overlooking Wincanton's "free parking" status?

Wincanton German Twinning Association Bi-Annual Trip 2013

Mon 4 Feb 2013
By Gill D'Arcy
Wincanton German Twinning Association Bi-Annual Trip 2013

This year the Wincanton Lahnau Twinning Association are off on their bi-annual trip to Lahnau in Germany. If you're interested in joining the trip please read on.

Wincanton Window Local Photo Gallery - January 2012

Fri 1 Feb 2013
By Mandy Cochrane
Wincanton Window Local Photo Gallery - January 2012

This is our first ever [belated] monthly gallery of local photography as supplied by you, our readers. There's a chilly feel to many of the photos this time. Take a look and maybe send us your own photos ready for next month's gallery!

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