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Who is The Shadwell Lane Fly-Tipper?

Fri 10 Feb 2012
By Mandy Cochrane
Who is The Shadwell Lane Fly-Tipper?

Caught red-handed but as yet unidentified, I'd like to catch up with the fly-tipper from a flat in Shadwell Lane whom I saw throwing a broken TV into the brambles and down the riverbank.

Wincanton Racecourse Tempts Men to Get Down on One Knee

Thu 9 Feb 2012
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse Tempts Men to Get Down on One Knee

To help ease the burden of wedding day expenses, Wincanton Racecourse is offering all couples who get engaged on Valentine's Day (February 14th) or on Leap Year Day (February 29th) a half price reduction on room hire.

Wincanton Racecourse Ready For Champion Hurdle Trial

Thu 9 Feb 2012
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse Ready For Champion Hurdle Trial

Saturday, February 18th 2012 sees Wincanton Racecourse host its seasonal highlight - Bathwick Tyres Kingwell Hurdle Raceday - with a noteworthy £122,000 total prize fund. Bring the family for some top quality racing!

Feathery February! Half-Term Fun at Carymoor Environmental Centre

Thu 9 Feb 2012
By Helen Boyer
Feathery February! Half-Term Fun at Carymoor Environmental Centre

Visit Carymoor Environmental Centre this half-term for some Feathery February Fun! Carymoor will be celebrating National Nest Box Week with family activities inspired by our feathered friends!

Criminal Damage Spoils Children's Play at Wincanton Recreation Ground

Fri 3 Feb 2012
By Mandy Forsey
Criminal Damage Spoils Children's Play at Wincanton Recreation Ground

Between Friday 27th January and Monday 30th January 2012 a wooden bench and children's climbing frame were damaged in the cricket field location at Pines Close, Wincanton. The wooden bench was totally broken but staff managed to mend the climbing frame.

Parking Charges in Wincanton - Wincanton Town Council's Proposals

Thu 2 Feb 2012
By Sam Skirton
Parking Charges in Wincanton - Wincanton Town Council's Proposals

Wincanton Town Council sets out its proposals following negotiations with South Somerset District Council, and last week's vote at a public meeting, to keep car parking free in Wincanton.

Wincanton Choral Society Gets Rave Reviews For Christmas Concert

Wed 1 Feb 2012
By Jane Jones
Wincanton Choral Society Gets Rave Reviews For Christmas Concert

Wincanton Choral Society has grown to a choir of over 100 members. The regular and appreciative audience for the concerts performed at Christmas and Easter is testimony to its popularity, for which support the choir is grateful.

Wassail Evening Raises £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital

Mon 30 Jan 2012
By Roger Lowe
Wassail Evening Raises £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital

Brue Valley Rotary Club successfully revived an ancient tradition and, in doing so, raised the grand sum of £850 for Wincanton Community Hospital.

Parking Charges - Locals Vote to Increase Town Council Precept

Fri 27 Jan 2012
By Jane Richmond
Parking Charges - Locals Vote to Increase Town Council Precept

A report of the crowded public meeting in Churchfields which discussed the potential introduction of car parking charges. An overwhelming majority voted in favour of accepting an increase in the precept rate in order to keep the car parks free.

Wincanton Racecourse 2012 Season Fixtures

Thu 26 Jan 2012
By Hannah Walker
Wincanton Racecourse 2012 Season Fixtures

With ten race fixtures still ahead of us here at Wincanton Racecourse, plan your days out and join us for an exciting season of racing in 2012.

Parking Charges in Wincanton - Urgent Public Meeting Wednesday 25th January

Tue 24 Jan 2012
By John Smith
Parking Charges in Wincanton - Urgent Public Meeting Wednesday 25th January

If you live, work in, or regularly visit Wincanton, you are invited to a public meeting on 25th January from 4:30pm, to help us stop the introduction of parking charges in our town car parks.

Parking Charges in Wincanton - A High Street Trader's Opinion

Mon 23 Jan 2012
By Dave Hill
Parking Charges in Wincanton - A High Street Trader's Opinion

At our High Street shop in Wincanton, Southern Cartridges, we're alarmed at the prospect of the introduction of parking charges for our three main car parks and the meters proposed for the parking bays that are currently also free.

Parking Charges in Wincanton: Are Fat Council Cats Getting Fatter?

Fri 20 Jan 2012
By Nick Colbert
Parking Charges in Wincanton: Are Fat Council Cats Getting Fatter?

South Somerset District Council is again threatening to introduce car parking charges. I offer my observations following a recent meeting, at which it seems fat cats will get fatter while the people of Wincanton and Castle Cary get screwed.

Don't Catch a Virus Over the Phone!

Thu 19 Jan 2012
By Dave Smith
Don't Catch a Virus Over the Phone!

Had a call from someone claiming your PC has a virus? Think twice before you allow a cold-caller to 'help' you with your computer. Who really cares about your PC's wellbeing?

Jessica's House Moves Into Skincare and Bodycare

Tue 17 Jan 2012
By Katie Petre-Mears
Jessica's House Moves Into Skincare and Bodycare

Jessica's House is now stocking Somerset Toiletry organics range for face and body and is still the only supplier of Cowshed luxury spa products in the area.

Do You Recognise This Man? Police Seek Information UPDATED

Mon 16 Jan 2012
By Dan Arthur
Do You Recognise This Man? Police Seek Information  <span style='color: red'>UPDATED</span>

Avon and Somerset Constabulary are appealing to the public to help identify a male in connection with an incident in Wincanton on Monday 19th December 2011. A male caused deliberate damage to a vehicle parked outside Lloyds TSB Bank.

The Ultimate Landscaping Service

Sun 15 Jan 2012
By Mike Conlin
The Ultimate Landscaping Service

Superplants specialises in providing both living and artificial plants and planting schemes for companies and individuals - locally and across the south, including central London.

Be a Savvy Shopper and Buy Local Goods and Services

Fri 13 Jan 2012
By Tracy West
Be a Savvy Shopper and Buy Local Goods and Services

Times are tough for local retailers and service providers alike. Buying locally will ensure the survival of our High Street and protect the livelihoods of many hard working business owners. Be smart, buy local!

Wassail at Yarlington

Thu 12 Jan 2012
By Roger Lowe
Wassail at Yarlington

Come and take part in a Wassail celebration to encourage our local apple orchards to produce a plentiful harvest later in the year and raise money for Wincanton Community Hospital.

Positive Living Comes to Wincanton!

Tue 10 Jan 2012
By Liz Josey
Positive Living Comes to Wincanton!

Starting in January, Thursday nights in Wincanton will never be the same. Once a week Wincanton Memorial Hall will become host to Wincanton Positive Living Group. Come and join us each week for an evening of enlightenment!

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