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Join Amy & Will to Celebrate Five Years at The Nog!
At the end of October, Will and I celebrate our fifth anniversary here at The Nog Inn, and what a rollercoaster ride it's been! Please join us for a celebratory party on Saturday 27th October.
Wincanton Takes Horseracing to St Margaret's Hospice
Wincanton Racecourse recently took horseracing to St Margaret's Hospice (Yeovil) in celebration of the forthcoming Charity Race Day on 28th October. Staff, patients and family members were able to experience firsthand the phenomenal beauty of a racehorse.
Wincanton Jobs Lost at Waverly TBS
Not too long ago we lost jobs in Wincanton with the closure of The Adams Cheese Packing Plant. Now, unfortunately, we’ve seen job losses at Waverly TBS, a major drinks wholesaler with a depot on the Wincanton Business Park.
Richard Kennedy Brings Unique Style to the Cat Cafe
The Cat Café are delighted to welcome the legendary Richard Kennedy on Friday 19th October, from 8.00pm. Join Elaine and Bruno for great food, wine, beer and cider.
Mere Fireworks Festival - Sunday 28th October
The team of volunteers behind the Mere Fireworks Festival have been hard at work planning another fantastic event for Sunday 28th October 2012, with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities, whatever the weather.
Hallowe'en Casino Night Floodlight Fundraiser
Wincanton Town Football club are hosting a Halloween Casino Night on Saturday 27th October 2012 at Wincanton Sports Ground. Money raised will help to buy floodlights and make site improvements, having narrowly missed out on the opportunity last year.
An Intrepid Adventure From South to North Pole
Our Parkinson's Group meeting this month includes an illustrated talk about two local and intrepid adventurers' journey from the South to the North Pole. Join us for an illustrated journey on Wednesday 17th October.
SSDC Makes Market Towns "Fight Over Scraps"
Why does SSDC give Yeovil the lion's share of a £100,000 grant, whilst other Market Towns have to fight for scraps from the leftovers? There's a growing feeling of dissatisfaction at the way in which SSDC administers finances.
The Phantom 2:43 Templecombe to Waterloo
You’ve probably all heard about the Flying Dutchman (Phantom Ship) or the Bermuda Triangle where boats and ships mysteriously disappear. But what about the 2:43 train to Waterloo on Saturday 22nd September?
Robert Frith - The New Opticians in Town
Optometrists Kelly Lucas and John McLaughlin, with their team of Lysa and Amanda, extend a warm welcome to everyone in Wincanton and the surrounding areas. Feel free to come in and browse our fantastic range of frames.
Wincanton and Castle Cary Surgeries with David Heath MP
Our MP David Heath makes a point of being accessible to constituents by running surgery sessions, where anyone with a problem or desire to have a word with him can meet him. Here are the dates for October to December.
War Horse - at Wincanton Film Society on 24th October
Have you seen the stage show with its amazing horse? Seen the film? Were you blown away by the whole thing? Well now you can experience it all again in Wincanton courtesy of Wincanton Film Society on Wednesday 24th October.
Piano Recital by Anita D'Attellis - Saturday 27th October 2012
Anita D'Attellis returns to Wincanton to perform piano music from around the world. Anita was the accompanist to the Wincanton Choral Society and anyone who has heard her perform will not wish to miss this opportunity to hear her again.
Racing Returns to Wincanton With a Parade of Equine Stars
To celebrate the return of racing to Wincanton on Thursday, 18th October, after its annual four-month break, race-goers will be treated to a parade of racehorses, featuring some of the stars from the West Country.
New Solicitors Practice in Wincanton
I am pleased to say that I am now fully authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and have started my own practice specialising in all aspects of family law. I should be pleased to hear from anybody who needs advice.
Free Facial for You and Four Friends - Courtesy of Arbonne
Worried about all the chemicals and toxins in most skin products? I'm an Arbonne consultant in Wincanton and I want to introduce you to Arbonne - top quality skincare products using nature as a base.
Playing Away With Charles Collingwood (The Archers' Brian Aldridge)
As a joint fundraising venture the Parish Churches of St Michael Pen Selwood & St Peter & St Paul Wincanton, present an enthralling insight into the life of Charles Collingwood. Guiding you through his colourful personal and professional life.
Bruton Art Society Lecture on the Pre-Raphaelites
Bruton Art Society has invited art historian and gallery owner Julian Halsby, a specialist in 19th Century British Art, to give an illustrated lecture on the Pre-Raphaelites and European Symbolism on Thursday 11th October.
The World's Biggest Coffee Morning
The coffee morning is part of our British heritage. But would you like to be part of the World's Biggest Coffee Morning? On Thursday 4th October Wincanton Baptist Church takes part in this amazing event, held at venues around the country.
Fancy a Giggle? It's a Barrel of Laughs at The Nog
"Sometimes I laugh so hard tears run down my leg" - Author Unknown. Hidden away down the cobbled stone path at The Nog Inn, you will find The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club night on the 1st Thursday of every month.
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