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Don't Miss the St Margaret's Hospice Charity Fashion Show
There is a wonderful shop in Wincanton where you can refresh your Spring / Summer wardrobe at very reasonable cost. Yes, it is St Margaret's charity shop and their fashion show is coming to Memorial Hall on Friday 16th March!
District Councillor Henry Hobhouse Responds to Nick Colbert's Letter
District Councillor Henry Hobhouse responds to Councillor Nick Colbert's claims that the parking charges policy of the district council has been "bullying", short on consultation and "Illegal".
Why We Must Regenerate Our High Streets
How important is it to regenerate our High Street? There is a lot of talk about it but what, if any relevance does regeneration have for us here in Wincanton, Castle Cary and towns throughout the area?
Join Us At Memorial Hall For Our Coffee Mornings
Regular monthly coffee mornings are held at Memorial Hall in support of funds for the church of St Peter and St Paul. Please come and join us on the second Saturday of each month for an enjoyable social occasion.
NEW faces, NEW equipment, NEW opening times - Same GREAT service
We've seen several people come and go but at last we have a wonderful little team of professional happy people, plus some exciting new gadgets, gizmos and services to help us take even better care of your eyes and eyesight.
Coffee Morning Raises £520 for Parkinson's Research
The year 2012 has been designated "Find a Cure for Parkinson's Year", by Parkinson's UK. To this end, Richard and Sue Young held a coffee morning at their home in Charlton Horethorne on 7th February to raise money for research.
Parking Tax - An Open Letter to SSDC Portfolio Holders
This open letter has been sent to the portfolio holder Councillors responsible for the car parking charges being inflicted on the peoples of Wincanton and Castle Cary. It has also been sent to Councillor Ric Pallister as the leader of SSDC.
Community Barn Owl Project - A Talk in Bruton
Find out about barn owls and how to get involved in a new conservation project being launched by Somerset Wildlife Trust. The first Community Barn Owl Project talk takes place at Bruton School for Girls on Monday, 12th March 2012.
The Wincanton Weight Loss Club
Brand New - the Wincanton Weight Loss Club! Come and join in with a friendly group in Wincanton who are interested in health and nutrition with the goal of losing weight. Everybody is welcome every Wednesday 12.00pm - 1.00pm.
New Farmers' Market For Milborne Port
We are holding our first ever Farmers' Market in Milborne Port on Sunday 4th March. This will be a regular event held on the first Sunday of each month at The Queens Head on the London Road, Milborne Port.
Marvellous March at Wincanton Racecourse
During March Wincanton Racecourse will host three marvellous consumer race days, with free admissions on 8th March, a Legends of Cheltenham theme on 9th March and fun for younger ones on Children's Day on 25th March.
'The Mountains of Moab' - Diary of a British Cavalryman
Holbrook House is pleased to announce a fascinating talk on Saturday 10th March 2012 about the personal account of Corporal Edward Victor Godrich of the Queen's Own Worcestershire Hussars (1908 to 1919).
Spring has Sprung, So Time for a Visit to Rochfords
Apart from the past couple of weeks of 'Siberian' temperatures, this year has so far been positively tropical by comparison to last. The grass has barely stopped growing and the daffodils in town are already a riot of colour.
BBC Somerset Bus Visits Wincanton
The BBC Somerset outside broadcast bus has come to Wincanton! They will be broadcasting live from Morison's car park between 9.00am and 12.00pm.
Wincanton Museum is to be Reborn
Having been homeless since 2010, a brighter future is now within reach for Wincanton Museum following collaborative talks with SCC Libraries Department and Wincanton Town Council. Just one hurdle remains - can you help?
Jean Peter Uses the Gym
Twice a week Mrs Jean Peter is to be found quietly working out in the gym at Wincanton Sports Centre. It is an inspiring story.
FREE* Green Skills Workshops at Carymoor in February & March
Come and learn how to lay a hedge, construct a path or weave a willow screen in the beautiful surroundings of Carymoor Environmental Centre near Castle Cary. Includes delicious home-made soup and cake!
Still Cleaning Up The Town - Adam's Update for 2012
Currently I am tidying up Shadwell Lane from Shatterwell Shoots to the bend adjacent to the Town Mill (Travis Perkins in new money). The task involves removing brambles and ivy which are extending well into the road.
Jessica's House - New Children's Dress Agency
Katie Petre-Mears, owner of Jessica's House, 4 Market Place, Wincanton, is looking to set up a new designer/good quality high street children's dress agency in Wincanton.
A Photographic Exhibition Records the Pope's 2010 UK Visit
An exhibition of stunning photographs taken during the papal visit to the United Kingdom in 2010 will be on display in the cloister at St Luke and St Teresa’s, South Street, Wincanton from Sunday 12th February.
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