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KA Student Designs Wincanton's New Health Centre Logo

Tue 13 Dec 2011
By Anna Mesarova
KA Student Designs Wincanton's New Health Centre Logo

Challenged by the Wincanton Health Centre Patients Participation Group, King Arthur's students designed a logo for the new Health Centre in a competition ahead of the opening.

New! Art for Everyone Classes at Wincanton Memorial Hall

Tue 13 Dec 2011
By Deborah Chisman
New! Art for Everyone Classes at Wincanton Memorial Hall

Make a New Year resolution to get drawing and painting in 2012! Whether you're a nervous beginner or more experienced but in need of new ideas and inspiration, come and join this new, friendly art class at the Memorial Hall.

Tired of housework? Too busy to clean? Relax... We've Got it Covered

Mon 12 Dec 2011
By Tracy West
Tired of housework? Too busy to clean? Relax... We've Got it Covered

The Wincanton-based Country Housekeeper offers a bespoke cleaning, ironing and housekeeping service to customers across the Blackmore Vale. A superior and traditional service is delivered at an affordable price by cheerful, highly professional staff.

Wincanton Film Society's Christmas Film - The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.

Sun 11 Dec 2011
By John Smith
Wincanton Film Society's Christmas Film - The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.

Over the last two seasons WFS has shown by popular demand the first two films in this trilogy. Our Christmas film 'The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest' brings this trilogy to a conclusion.

Christmas Tree Festival in Wincanton Parish Church

Sun 11 Dec 2011
By Gill D'Arcy
Christmas Tree Festival in Wincanton Parish Church

A new venture to raise money for the Roof Appeal is a Christmas Tree Festival in the Parish Church between 15th and 18th December. Come and see lots of beautifully decorated trees, have some refreshments and support our fundraising.

Christmas Celebrations in Wincanton Churches

Thu 8 Dec 2011
By Gill D'Arcy
Christmas Celebrations in Wincanton Churches

Once again it is time to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas with all of our churches celebrating different services throughout December.

Women's Domestic Violence Refuge Launches Local Appeal

Thu 8 Dec 2011
By Christine Dean
Women's Domestic Violence Refuge Launches Local Appeal

Can you spare a few items to bring some festive cheer to women and children who will be spending this Christmas at a domestic violence refuge? Local collection points will accept your donations from now until Christmas and beyond.

Wincanton's Best Extravaganza! See the Pictures, Read All About It - NEW VIDEO

Thu 8 Dec 2011
By John Baxter, Suzy Turner-Wilkinson
Wincanton's Best Extravaganza! See the Pictures, Read All About It - <small style='color: red;'>NEW VIDEO</small>

The biggest crowds yet turned up to sing carols around the Christmas tree, visit the shops and the street market, meet friends and enjoy the hospitality offered. Enjoy this photographic gallery and write up of the event.

Crafty Christmas Fun at Carymoor Environmental Centre

Tue 6 Dec 2011
By Helen Boyer
Crafty Christmas Fun at Carymoor Environmental Centre

Bring the whole family to Carymoor Environmental Centre, Castle Cary on Saturday 10th December between 2.00pm and 4.00pm for some Crafty Christmas Fun!

Wincanton Choral Society's Christmas Concert

Tue 6 Dec 2011
By Jane Jones
Wincanton Choral Society's Christmas Concert

Wincanton Choral Society and their conductor Simon Twiselton will be presenting a Christmas Concert on Sunday December 11th which will be filled with festive spirit.

Don't Miss an Illustrated Talk on 19th Century African Exploration

Mon 5 Dec 2011
By Jane Jones
Don't Miss an Illustrated Talk on 19th Century African Exploration

Just a reminder that Colonel John Blashford-Snell will kindly be giving an illustrated talk on 19th Century Darkest Africa in St. John’s Church, Horsington on Friday 9th December at 7.30 pm in aid of the Church restoration.

'Wincanton Winter' Christmas Competition

Fri 2 Dec 2011
By Mandy Cochrane
'Wincanton Winter' Christmas Competition

Dust off your cameras and get busy for the chance to win a prize in our annual Christmas competition. Not one but four prizes for adults and two prizes for our younger happy snappers!

Handy With a Camcorder? Help Required at Christmas Extravaganza!

Thu 1 Dec 2011
By John Holman
Handy With a Camcorder? Help Required at Christmas Extravaganza!

Do you have a camcorder and would you like to join in with a collaborative project to create a video of the events at the Christmas Extravaganza?

Christmas Begins With The Extravaganza in Just a Few Days!

Tue 29 Nov 2011
By John Smith
Christmas Begins With The Extravaganza in Just a Few Days!

There are just a few days to the Extravaganza. Friday 2nd December is the evening to be in Wincanton High Street, full of stalls, shops open late, fun for all the family. It's the biggest and best yet. Come and join us.

An Evening of Adventure

Mon 28 Nov 2011
By Lachlan Fraser
An Evening of Adventure

Two illustrated talks about the Oman and the North West Frontier Region of Pakistan promise an evening of adventure in Cucklington Village Hall on Saturday 3rd December.

Graffiti Hot Spot in Castle Cary - Police Appeal for Information

Fri 25 Nov 2011
By PCSO Dan Arthur
Graffiti Hot Spot in Castle Cary - Police Appeal for Information

Avon and Somerset Constabulary are appealing for information from the public after unknown persons have sprayed graffiti across several areas of Castle Cary.

Bishop of Bath and Wells Visits Wincanton Community Hospital

Fri 25 Nov 2011
By Paul Courtney, NHS Somerset
Bishop of Bath and Wells Visits Wincanton Community Hospital

The Bishop of Bath and Wells visited Wincanton Community Hospital recently and showed his support for the 'Friends' Christmas Scanner Appeal.

Stourhead’s Autumn

Wed 23 Nov 2011
By John Baxter
Stourhead’s Autumn

Sunday 6th November saw the car park at Stourhead packed as visitors from all over the country and beyond came to see the spectacular display of autumn colours. Once again my camera had to be in use.

hft (Home Farm Trust) Annual Christmas Fair

Wed 23 Nov 2011
By Veronica Goodenough
hft (Home Farm Trust) Annual Christmas Fair

Come and shop at our wonderful stalls at the HFT Christmas Fair this Saturday, 26 November at the Memorial Hall 10.00am - 1.30pm.

A Personal Message From Your Town Councillors

Tue 22 Nov 2011
By Mandy Cochrane
A Personal Message From Your Town Councillors

In my new role as Editor, I thought I'd write to our Town Councillors to introduce myself and invite them to let us know what they're up to on our behalf these days. I got a surprising response.

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