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Does The Memorial Hall Really Want to Cover its Costs?

Thu 26 Jul 2012
By Colin Bowie
Does The Memorial Hall Really Want to Cover its Costs?

Does Wincanton's Memorial Hall really want to cover its running costs? A committee decision is reportedly behind the Farmers' Market's move from Memorial Hall, amid worries about damage to the hall's floor.

Help for Heroes Concert Survives the Rain

Tue 24 Jul 2012
By John Baxter
Help for Heroes Concert Survives the Rain

Despite the relentless rain the Pilgrim Singers' Concert in aid of Help for Heroes raised over £1,000 at their concert at The Dogs.

Wincanton Library Summer All-Age Reading Challenges

Sat 21 Jul 2012
By Shirley Hoar
Wincanton Library Summer All-Age Reading Challenges

Looking for something to do during the Summer holidays? There's StoryLab for younger ones and the Reading Passport, too. Write a book review to be entered into a Prize Draw and win a suitcase full of books!

School Holiday Fun with Wild Wednesdays at Carymoor

Fri 20 Jul 2012
By Helen Boyer
School Holiday Fun with Wild Wednesdays at Carymoor

It can be difficult to keep your children busy during the summer holidays, especially with the weather we're having at the moment! Why not bring them to Carymoor Environmental Centre on our 'Wild Wednesdays'?

Local Children Draw Up Plans For A Better Neighbourhood

Thu 19 Jul 2012
By Anna Jamson
Local Children Draw Up Plans For A Better Neighbourhood

Young residents from Wincanton have been rewriting the rule book in a bid to make their neighbourhood a better place to live.

Charity Classic Car Show Raises £1,000 for Air Ambulance

Wed 18 Jul 2012
By Mandy Forsey
Charity Classic Car Show Raises £1,000 for Air Ambulance

SK8PIPEDREAM's Classic & Vintage Car Show at Ven House in Milborne Port on 1st July 2012 was attended by over 400 people and raised £1,000 for Somerset Air Ambulance.

The Winky Wonky Tennis And Olympic Summer Camps 2012

Tue 17 Jul 2012
By Jon Rolnik
The Winky Wonky Tennis And Olympic Summer Camps 2012

Presented by Game Set and Match Tennis Academy, these tennis and multisport Summer holiday camps run from 9.00am to 3.00pm each day at Wincanton Tennis Club, celebrating the 2012 Olympic Year.

Silent Auction for a Himalayan Trek

Mon 16 Jul 2012
By Merlin Poynter
Silent Auction for a Himalayan Trek

Jenny Holt of Divine Wines needs your support to raise funds for St Margaret's Hospice. Call in to Divine Wines and put a bid down for one of the many items in the Silent Auction.

History and Museum Society Talk on Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

Fri 13 Jul 2012
By John Baxter
History and Museum Society Talk on Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

On Friday 20th July in the Balsam Centre a retired soldier and member of the Queen's bodyguard will be giving us an illustrated talk on the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

What's YOUR Story?

Thu 12 Jul 2012
By Mandy Cochrane
What's YOUR Story?

It's not always obvious when you visit Wincanton Window, but all the articles here are written by YOU! With over 6,000 visitors last month, you're a part of something big. Here's how you can make it even bigger.

SSDC Hosts Area East Community Forum on Tuesday 17th July

Wed 11 Jul 2012
By Lisa Davis
SSDC Hosts Area East Community Forum on Tuesday 17th July

Do you want help and ideas for your local fund raising or project? To influence and give feedback to local services such as Police, District Council, Fire, Yarlington Homes and the Balsam Centre?

Sarah Gibson Optometrist Wins Business Innovation Award

Tue 10 Jul 2012
By Dorothy Chandler
Sarah Gibson Optometrist Wins Business Innovation Award

The very first Blackmore Vale Business Awards were held on Thursday 28th June at the George Albert Hotel in Evershot. As a Wincanton business, we were thrilled to win the Business Innovation of the Year award!

Aura-Soma Colour Therapy Introductory Day

Mon 9 Jul 2012
By Romy Fotheringham
Aura-Soma Colour Therapy Introductory Day

Aura-Soma is an inspired colour-care system. Developed in Lincolnshire over 25 years ago, it now has more than 50,000 students worldwide. The Vale Centre, Stoke Trister, is hosting a special workshop on 21st July 2012 to introduce people to Aura-Soma.

The Sun Shines on Museum Party to Thank Jeff Kingaby

Fri 6 Jul 2012
By John Baxter
The Sun Shines on Museum Party to Thank Jeff Kingaby

Museum and History Society members, together with councillors and other supporters, met for a garden party cream tea to thank museum secretary Jeff Kingaby on his retirement.

Wincanton's Children Become Journalists! "Our Olympic Torch Relay"

Thu 5 Jul 2012
By Children of Wincanton
Wincanton's Children Become Journalists!

Children from Wincanton Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School become Wincanton Window's youngest ever reporters, recounting their experiences of the exciting Three Towns Olympic Torch relay on 15th June 2012.

Affordable Art at Charlton Musgrove Memorial Hall

Thu 5 Jul 2012
By Diane Coe
Affordable Art at Charlton Musgrove Memorial Hall

An affordable art sale in support of St. Margaret's Hospice takes place at Charlton Musgrove Village Hall on Saturday 14th July 2012. The works for sale are by three well regarded local artists.

Green Growth at Wincanton Primary School

Wed 4 Jul 2012
By John Baxter
Green Growth at Wincanton Primary School

Pupils were pleased and excited on receiving plants and flowers from Otter Nurseries to help them get their learning garden going.

Brue Valley Rotary Club to Help Three Local Projects

Wed 4 Jul 2012
By Penny Underwood
Brue Valley Rotary Club to Help Three Local Projects

Members of Brue Valley Rotary Club will be standing outside Morrisons, Wincanton on Friday, 13th July to raise money for three projects in our local towns of Bruton, Castle Cary, and Wincanton.

Twinners Needed Urgently!

Tue 3 Jul 2012
By Elaine Rodgers
Twinners Needed Urgently!

Wincanton - Gennnes/Le Rossier Twinning Association urgently needs people to take part in the next Twinning Exchange in August 2012. Please read on if you'd like an enjoyable visit to France.

Dry Stone Walling and Paving

Mon 2 Jul 2012
By Janine Houchen
Dry Stone Walling and Paving

Branching off from general building some years ago, Patrick Houchen has developed a passion for dry stone walling and has become a skilled craftsman in this area.

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