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The Thin End of the Wedge - What is Happening to Wincanton Sports Centre?

Tue 20 Sep 2011
By Clive Rogers
The Thin End of the Wedge - What is Happening to Wincanton Sports Centre?

Clive Rogers argues that poor management and bad decision making has led to a string of cuts and reduced services which could drive people away and put in danger the future of the Centre.

The King's Speech - Tuesday 20th September at WFS

Mon 19 Sep 2011
By John Smith
The King's Speech - Tuesday 20th September at WFS

The King's Speech kicks off an exciting new season of films shown by Wincanton Film Society in the Performance Enhancement Centre at King Arthur's School.

The View From New Barns

Fri 16 Sep 2011
By Anita Nash-Smith
The View From New Barns

Anita Nash-Smith describes how painful it is for new residents to be picked on for decisions taken by planners and politicians over which they have had no control, and how keen they are to be accepted as part of our community.

New Barns - A Slow-Motion Catastrophe?

Fri 16 Sep 2011
By John Baxter and Nick Colbert
New Barns - A Slow-Motion Catastrophe?

Do the problems facing the New Barns and the Wimpy estates and the new developments in Wincanton at Lawrence Hill reveal we have a flawed and dysfunctional system of local government? Do we have a system where no-one sees the whole picture or accepts overall responsibility for the awful mess that is being allowed to develop here?

Visiting Speaker from Debt Advice Charity at the Parish Church

Thu 15 Sep 2011
By Penny Ashton
Visiting Speaker from Debt Advice Charity at the Parish Church

Wincanton Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul is delighted to welcome Hannah Gibbons, Gillingham Centre Manager of Christians Against Poverty as guest speaker at their 10.30 service on Sunday 18 September 2011. Anyone who would like to hear what Hannah has to say will be very welcome.

New Low Cost Counselling Service at the Balsam Centre

Wed 14 Sep 2011
By Mandy Hedges
New Low Cost Counselling Service at the Balsam Centre

Qualified Counsellor Mandy Hedges returns to the Balsam Centre to offer a new affordable service.

Local Author Finds Healing in Writing About His Traumatic Experience

Fri 9 Sep 2011
By Andrew E J Webster
Local Author Finds Healing in Writing About His Traumatic Experience

Andrew Webster was referred to the Balsam Centre's creative writing classes to help him recover from illness. There, he wrote his book; 'Paris in Springtime', a lucid and uplifting account of his descent into 'madness' and his profound spiritual awakening.

Town Council Grants for 2012

Thu 8 Sep 2011
By Sam Skirton
Town Council Grants for 2012

Don't Delay! Get your application for a grant from Wincanton Town Council in by October 26th.

A New Season for Wincanton Choral Society

Thu 8 Sep 2011
By Jane Jones
A New Season for Wincanton Choral Society

Wincanton Choral Society started its new season on Monday 5th September, meeting every Monday evening during term time under the leadership of Simon Twistleton.

Help 'Raise the Roof' With Your Favourite Recipe!

Tue 6 Sep 2011
By Jane Wickenden
Help 'Raise the Roof' With Your Favourite Recipe!

At SS Peter and Paul church we are planning a recipe book to help raise money towards the church roof repairs - now you too have a chance to join in and share your favourite dish with everyone in town!

Scraptors Sculpture Trail Opens at Stourhead

Mon 5 Sep 2011
By John Baxter
Scraptors Sculpture Trail Opens at Stourhead

Four sculptors, Paul Boswell, Fiona Campbell, Rachel Mcleay and Anthony Wilson have created a sculpture trail at Stourhead entitled 'Beyond the Garden Gate'. This is something not to be missed, particularly by families. Open daily all September this exhibition gives us all an added reason to visit this fabulous National Trust property.

Best Ever GCSE Results at King Arthur's

Fri 2 Sep 2011
By Emma Harrison
Best Ever GCSE Results at King Arthur's

Exam results continue to improve at King Arthur's - as it embarks on a new academic year the school can look forward with continuing confidence as this summer it recorded its best ever examination results.

The New Wincanton Film Society Season Approaches

Thu 1 Sep 2011
By John Smith
The New Wincanton Film Society Season Approaches

On Tuesday 20th September 2011 the curtain goes up on the new season of films being screened by the Wincanton Film Society. WFS is Wincanton's own home grown cinema. All are welcome. Buy a season ticket or pay on the door.

Gazette Claims "Yobs Go on Rampage"

Tue 30 Aug 2011
By John Baxter
Gazette Claims "Yobs Go on Rampage"

The Gazette placed a sensational story headed "gangs of youths run riot" on its front page, 18th August. Does this tell the whole story?

Country Market Comes to the Balsam Centre

Thu 25 Aug 2011
By Lynn Ward
Country Market Comes to the Balsam Centre

The 43-year-old Wincanton Country Market, previously hosted by the Dolphin pub on the High Street, has now moved to the Balsam Centre for want of larger premises.

Nasty Vandalism and a Really Vicious Crime

Tue 23 Aug 2011
By John Baxter
Nasty Vandalism and a Really Vicious Crime

On Friday, 12th August as nationally everyone looked back on a week of riots in the cities, and as some nasty pub related violence took place in the High Street, what looks like a really vicious and premeditated crime was carried out.

25 Images from the Bruton Art Society Exhibition

Mon 22 Aug 2011
By John Baxter
25 Images from the Bruton Art Society Exhibition

Yet again Bruton Art Society produces an exhibition of varied and interesting work of a very high standard. Don't miss seeing it at Bruton School for Girls (Sunnny Hill).

At Holbrook House This Week...

Mon 22 Aug 2011
By Darren McGinley
At Holbrook House This Week...

This week Holbrook House will be host to a nutrition seminar by nutritionist Fiona Wearing, and will be offering ESPA facials along with a special offer.

Bruton Art Society Exhibition 2011

Fri 19 Aug 2011
By Clive Dand
Bruton Art Society Exhibition 2011

To be held for the second time at Bruton School For Girls the Bruton Arts Society Exhibition again promises to provide a high quality display of the work of local aritists who are members of the Society. The Society's 58th exhibition opens August 20th and closes on the 28th.

The Window's Getting Social!

Wed 17 Aug 2011
By Mandy Cochrane
The Window's Getting Social!

With the introduction of some new social features to Wincanton Window, you can now share interesting articles with all your friends via your Twitter, Facebook or Google+ accounts.

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