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Music and Munch at The Cat Café

Sat 30 Jun 2012
By Elaine St John-Mosse
Music and Munch at The Cat Café

The Cat Café are delighted to welcome the return of Kangaroo (half) Moon - next Friday 6th July 2012. Kangaroo Moon performs a creative, 'hoppy' mix of slightly psychedelic folksy roots and diddly dee - you really have to see it!

A 60-Year Celebration for Jeff and Molly Kingaby

Thu 28 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
A 60-Year Celebration for Jeff and Molly Kingaby

A Diamond Jubilee is quite an event and not just for the Queen. Jeff Kingaby, for years the tireless Secretary of Wincanton Museum, and his wife Molly are celebrating their Diamond wedding anniversary.

Get Wincanton Singing This Sunday!

Thu 28 Jun 2012
By Penny Ashton
Get Wincanton Singing This Sunday!

Come to the Recreation Ground on Sunday 1st July at 5.30pm and join in a time of singing to celebrate the Summer - and if it does rain we will take you under cover!

A Special Ceremony and a Jubilee Medal for Wincanton's Fire-fighters

Wed 27 Jun 2012
By John Smith
A Special Ceremony and a Jubilee Medal for Wincanton's Fire-fighters

Each time our firemen go out they put their lives on the line to save others. In my book they all deserve a medal. And that's exactly what they’re getting! But who are they all and what do they do?

Civil Parking Enforcement in Wincanton

Wed 27 Jun 2012
By Sam Atherton
Civil Parking Enforcement in Wincanton

I have recently received information regarding on-street parking with regard to civil parking enforcement in Somerset and an update for Town and Parish Councils.

Wincanton Town Football Club's Annual 6 A-Side Men's Tournament

Mon 25 Jun 2012
By Sarah Isaacs
Wincanton Town Football Club's Annual 6 A-Side Men's Tournament

Wincanton Town Football Club hosts their annual 6 a-side men's tournament on Sunday 1st July. Ten players are required per team, with a £20.00 entry fee. Will Frogs Roast Beef be back to defend their title?

Open Air Concert to Raise Money for Help The Heroes

Mon 25 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
Open Air Concert to Raise Money for Help The Heroes

On Saturday 7th July you are invited to a great concert in the garden of The Dogs, Wincanton Manor in South Street, where the Pilgrim Singers will entertain you in aid of the charity Help for Heroes.

Olympic Torch Brings Light and Cheer to Wincanton and District

Sun 24 Jun 2012
By John Smith
Olympic Torch Brings Light and Cheer to Wincanton and District

On Friday 15th June students from schools in Wincanton, Castle Cary, Ansford, and Bruton brought pure cheer and delight to crowds as they carried out their own version of the Olympic Torch Relay.

Go For it. Give Blood. Monday 9th July 2012

Sun 24 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
Go For it. Give Blood. Monday 9th July 2012

Tomorrow you might need an emergency blood transplant, or someone in your family might need one, so have you thought about giving blood? The next session for donors is on Monday 9th July at Memorial Hall, Wincanton.

Hats Off to PAWfest - The Charity Music Festival Wows Crowds

Fri 22 Jun 2012
By Lisa Woolford
Hats Off to PAWfest - The Charity Music Festival Wows Crowds

Saturday 9th June: What a great afternoon and evening, and what an achievement - hats off to Liz and Colin at Somerset and Dorset Animal Rescue for all their hard work to organise a charity event on the scale of PAWfest.

Pilgrim Singers in Good Voice for Their Latest Concerts

Fri 22 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
Pilgrim Singers in Good Voice for Their Latest Concerts

The Pilgrim Singers were in good voice at their latest two concerts, a Jubilee Roof-Aid Celebration at the Parish Church on 2nd June and the second as a participating choir at the Stourhead Festival of the Voice on 9th June.

Interested in Raising Money for the Charity of Your Choice?

Thu 21 Jun 2012
By Amy Cutts
Interested in Raising Money for the Charity of Your Choice?

Since 2008 The Nog Inn has hosted a charity quiz night on the last Thursday of every month. Last year the quiz raised £2,146 and over £9,000 has been donated to various local and national charities in the past four years.

King Arthur's Summer Fete and Fun Dog Show

Wed 20 Jun 2012
By Emma Harrison
King Arthur's Summer Fete and Fun Dog Show

By popular demand, King Arthur's will be incorporating a Fun Dog Show into its annual Summer Fete on Friday 29th June, from 6.00 - 8.00pm. All the usual favourites, too! Come along - free entry!

The Wincanton Weight Loss Club is Back

Wed 20 Jun 2012
By Louise Emma Blackburn
The Wincanton Weight Loss Club is Back

Back by popular demand - The Wincanton Weight Loss Club! Would you like to learn more about food? Would you like to dispel the myths and learn what you should eat, how much, and why?

Wincanton Film Society - The Descendants, Starring George Clooney

Tue 19 Jun 2012
By John Smith
Wincanton Film Society - The Descendants, Starring George Clooney

George Clooney plays one of his best roles as a husband and father whose wife has had a serious accident, and as a hardened businessman he has to try and reconnect with his kids. Showing on Wednesday 20th June.

Wincanton Town Football Club Challenged to Achieve Promotion

Tue 19 Jun 2012
By Sarah Isaacs
Wincanton Town Football Club Challenged to Achieve Promotion

Wincanton Town FC has had an amazing year, finishing 4th in the Dorset Magma League, and losing only two games all season. Such a fantastic year has qualified the club for the opportunity of promotion to the Toolstation Western League.

An Old Fashioned Housekeeping Service for the Modern Day

Fri 15 Jun 2012
By Tracy West
An Old Fashioned Housekeeping Service for the Modern Day

There has been a real revival in recent years of all things vintage and retro. At The Country Housekeeper, we've applied the vintage vibe in the form of our excellent, old-fashioned and professional housekeeping services.

Getting Olympic Fever? Three Towns Torch Run

Thu 14 Jun 2012
By Tim Cook / David Norris
Getting Olympic Fever? Three Towns Torch Run

Disappointed to miss out on the official Olympic Torch procession in their area, local schools, backed by businesses, sport centres, the town councils and the Police are holding their own special torch procession around Castle Cary, Bruton and Wincanton.

Bayford Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at Lodge Farm

Thu 14 Jun 2012
By Mogs Keattch
Bayford Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at Lodge Farm

Over 150 local residents joined in the party despite the rain to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee. Our photos show the fun, games and entertainments enjoyed on the day.

Jubilee Parish Fete and Flower Festival

Tue 12 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
Jubilee Parish Fete and Flower Festival

With Wincanton Parish Church beautifully decorated with spectacular flower arrangements, and the weather coming up with a calm, warm day on Saturday the setting for a good parish Fete was perfect.

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