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Taunton Thespians Bring Sir Terry Pratchett's Play to Wincanton

Mon 11 Jun 2012
By Ron Roberts
Taunton Thespians Bring Sir Terry Pratchett's Play to Wincanton

Taunton Thespians proudly announce that their 2012 Summer Tour brings 'Lords and Ladies', by Sir Terry Pratchett, to the Balsam Centre on Saturday 16th June.

The "Queen" Arrives at Wincanton Primary School

Mon 11 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
The "Queen" Arrives at Wincanton Primary School

A huge crowd of well-wishers, subjects of her sovereign Majesty and wearing a wonderful collection of hats and crowns, gathered for a celebratory lunch at Wincanton Primary School on Thursday 31st May.

Diamond Jubilee Picnic - A Gallery of Photos

Fri 8 Jun 2012
By Lisa Woolford / Mandy Cochrane
Diamond Jubilee Picnic - A Gallery of Photos

Local residents gathered at Wincanton Recreation Ground on Monday 4th June to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a very British picnic. Photographer Lisa Woolford captured the happy occasion with a vibrant series of images.

Frank's Historic Wincanton Walk Attracts Forty

Fri 8 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
Frank's Historic Wincanton Walk Attracts Forty

Frank Foster’s guided walk around Wincanton on Friday 25th May attracted a record crowd, fascinated by our fascinating local history. Did you know there used to be 52 pubs in the town?

Jubilee Celebrations - Let's See Your Photos!

Wed 6 Jun 2012
By Jim Eastaugh
Jubilee Celebrations - Let's See Your Photos!

Although the weather has been unkind, let's hope that you have got lots of photos of events for the Camera Club competition. Entry forms can be downloaded from here or from the Town Hall or the library.

"Blue Horse Dreaming" - Live Music at The Cat Cafe

Wed 6 Jun 2012
By Elaine St John-Mosse
"Blue Horse Dreaming" - Live Music at The Cat Cafe

The Cat Café are very happy to host another evening of quality Music and Munch on Friday 8th June, with "Blue Horse Dreaming", an accomplished, locally based contemporary folk trio who will be performing many of their self-penned works.

King Arthur's School Mentor Relays Olympic Torch

Fri 1 Jun 2012
By Emma Harrison
King Arthur's School Mentor Relays Olympic Torch

King Arthur's nomination of Mr Steve Lafferty from Wincanton was approved by the Olympic committee and he ran his short stretch early on the 22nd May in Taunton. Afterwards, students queued for photos with Steve and the Olympic Torch.

Change of Gear for Cycling Dentist

Thu 31 May 2012
By Kate Jamieson
Change of Gear for Cycling Dentist

Wincanton dentist Geoff Worrall is taking part in the 100k Night Rider bike ride around London to raise money for Arthritis Research UK on the 9th of June 2012. This will be Geoff's third fund-raising bike ride for the charity.

Beer and Cider Festival at The Nog Inn's Jubilee Celebration

Mon 28 May 2012
By Amy Cutts
Beer and Cider Festival at The Nog Inn's Jubilee Celebration

Now nearing their fifth year at The Nog Inn, Will and Amy are making plans for their first Real Ale and Cider Festival over the Jubilee weekend, between 2nd and 5th June.

Purple Poppy Antique and Lifestyle Emporium Coming Soon to Wincanton!

Fri 25 May 2012
By Tracey Seager
Purple Poppy Antique and Lifestyle Emporium Coming Soon to Wincanton!

The Purple Poppy Emporium is soon to be a reality on the Wincanton High Street. The 3.5k square foot shop will be home to over 40 independent businesses selling everything from antique furniture to gifts and toys.

Parish Church: Jubilee Celebrations to Help Raise the Roof!

Wed 23 May 2012
By Richard D'Arcy
Parish Church: Jubilee Celebrations to Help Raise the Roof!

A theme-based flower festival, fete and evening concert is to be held during the Jubilee period as part of the ongoing fundraising programme of events at Wincanton Parish Church, in support of the Roof Aid appeal and general revenue funding.

Wincanton Sports Ground Open Day - Sunday 27th May 2012

Tue 22 May 2012
By David Osborne
Wincanton Sports Ground Open Day - Sunday 27th May 2012

Wincanton Sports Ground welcomes you to their 2012 Open Day at Moor Lane. Try some of the sports offered by the clubs at the Sport Ground for free, enjoy refreshments and talk to representatives from Wincanton Sports Centre and Herbalife.

Wincanton Film Society - "Never Let Me Go"

Tue 22 May 2012
By John Smith
Wincanton Film Society -

Have you considered donating your body to research when you die? How about before you die? This thought-provoking film plays tonight in King Arthur's PEC.

A Walk Around Historic Wincanton

Fri 18 May 2012
By John Baxter
A Walk Around Historic Wincanton

On Friday 25th May Frank Foster will be leading one of his famous walks around Wincanton. Discover Wincanton's quirky and fascinating history for yourself, starting at 7.30pm at the Balsam Centre.

SK8PIPEDREAM Youngsters Fundraise For Milborne Port Project

Thu 17 May 2012
By Mandy Forsey
SK8PIPEDREAM Youngsters Fundraise For Milborne Port Project

A group of dedicated young fundraisers from Milborne Port raised £23,500 in their first year to improve a skate park in their village. SK8PIPEDREAM has now set themselves a bigger challenge of raising £85,000 for improvements to their community areas.

Strode Music Theatre Society at Horsington

Wed 16 May 2012
By Jane Jones
Strode Music Theatre Society at Horsington

Crowning Glory! Music from Handel to Sting and Edward German to Bryan Adams. Come and celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with this talented group at St. John's Church Horsington on Saturday 26th May 2012. Great refreshments too!

South Street Motorists Put Mothers, Babies and Children at Risk

Tue 15 May 2012
By Mandy Cochrane
South Street Motorists Put Mothers, Babies and Children at Risk

Pedestrians walking along South Street in Wincanton run the gauntlet at ever more risk to themselves and their children as motorists park outside Natwest Bank illegally and dangerously. Our photos show shocking disregard for public safety.

Earn an Extra Income as a Herbalife Distributor

Tue 15 May 2012
By Louise Blackburn
Earn an Extra Income as a Herbalife Distributor

Would you like to work from home to earn an additional income? Herbalife is a leading Health and Nutrition Company established in 1980. I am looking for people who'd like to work from home helping others to change their lives.

Youngsters to Receive a Mug for the Diamond Jubilee

Mon 14 May 2012
By Western Gazette
Youngsters to Receive a Mug for the Diamond Jubilee

Special celebration mugs will be handed out free to school children from Wincanton this summer to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. A Town Council jubilee committee was set up earlier this year to decide how to commemorate the event.

Wincanton Camera Club's Jubilee Celebration Photo Competition

Thu 10 May 2012
By Jim Eastaugh
Wincanton Camera Club's Jubilee Celebration Photo Competition

Wincanton Camera Club is holding a photographic competition, open to all residents of Wincanton, to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Entries are invited for photographs catching the spirit of events which are being held throughout the town and parish.

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