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Cut Your Costs with Geoff and Roz
Doing business in the UK is expensive. Making sure you don't waste money by paying more than you need to for your essential business overheads is the quickest and most direct way to put profit back onto your bottom line.
Kimber's Farm is on the One Show Tonight!
Higher Stavordale Farm and Farm Shop will be featured in tonight's episode of the BBC's 'One Show' tonight, BBC1, 7pm. Please watch and let us know what you think! If you miss it, there's always the iPlayer...
Proposed New Homes Threaten Hospital Growth
Plans to expand Wincanton Community Hospital could be brought to a halt if consent to build 58 homes near Verrington Lane goes ahead. If approved, the development could see a longstanding agreement for a road through the hospital car park activated.
Work Nears Completion for Stourhead Sculpture Trail
Work is well underway and nearing completion for the Scraptors, a collaborative sculpture group of four West Country sculptors, who are creating a Sculpture Trail at Stourhead for September.
Wincanton Town Youth FC Sponsored Walk
Your chance to support the club. Three football coaches from Wincanton Town Youth FC are walking 31 miles in aid of the Football Club.
Rodney Legg's Funeral Celebration
A rather special funeral for a rather special man. Rodney Legg is laid to rest in the beautiful Higher Ground Meadow Burial Ground near Corscombe in Dorset in a service celebrating his remarkable achievements.
Exhibition of Students Artwork at Wincanton Hospital & Health Centre
Wincanton Hospital and Wincanton Health Centre are both exhibiting art work by students at King Arthur's. The display will be changed regularly, so look out for new pieces.
New Barns Estate - Brave New World on the Hill
Plans for 212 new homes planned for the New Barns Estate have been displayed. Certainly this new development will change Wincanton significantly. Take a look at where we are now in July 2011.
Rodney Legg, "Author, Publisher and Environmental Campaigner", Dies Aged 64
Rodney Legg, the author of the most recent history of Wincanton, leaves behind a rich legacy of books, images, and writing on the history of Somerset and Dorset. He was also an indefatigable walker and effective campaigner in opening up, preserving and drawing attention to the natural richness of the countryside that surrounds us.
Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel come to Wincanton
On the 3rd September 2011 Somerset and Dorset Animal Rescue Centre are hosting their first ever music festival - PawFest.
Summer 2011 Grand-ish Slam Tennis Camps
Hey kids!! Enjoy Tennis at Wincanton Tennis Club this Summer Holiday. Our Grand-ish Slam Tennis Camps are for all junior Tennis players, come along and find out how much fun tennis can be even if you have never played before. All equipment provided.
Local Business Goes 5 Star!
Event Services business, The Chocolate Fountain Ladies, recently had a successful 'relaunch' of their Wincanton based business now known as '5 Star Celebrations'. The event at the Maddocks Pavilion, Wincanton was attended by business people involved in the weddings and events industry.
Wincanton Joint Schools Concert
Wincanton schools combine to present a great evening of musical performances in the Memorial Hall on Friday 8th July.
A Summer Journey to Raise the Roof - The Pilgrim Singers Let Rip
In a charity concert for the parish church roof appeal on Saturday 7th July, the Pilgrim Choir had a great evening with a lovely audience and were joined by talented soloists.
Summer Holiday Fun at Wincanton Sports Centre
Whatever the weather don't let your children get bored this summer. Check out the great range of summer holiday activities our Sports Centre and Swimming Pool lays on.
Andrew Ireland Remembered
Baptist minister Andrew Ireland is remembered and celebrated in a memorial service in Wincanton's Catholic Church.
A Gallery of Great Photos from King Arthur's
Mark Tinsley, subject leader for Art and Design at King Arthur's introduces a remarkable collection of images which the photographers then describe. Not to be missed.
Parish Fun Day in June Attracts Good Turnout
This year the Parish Fun Day held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 11th June attracted fun-lovers of all ages.
Wincanton & Area Parkinson's Group Chairman Steve Beech Recognised
Having recruited thirty members within a year Steve Beech was nominated as one of the recipients of an award, in recognition of the work he has put in at the first ever Parkinson's Volunteer Recognition Day for Parkinson's South West Region.
Fifty Years of Marriage Celebrated
The Revd Canon Alan Watson and his wife Rosemary celebrate their Golden Wedding with a packed out service in Wincanton Parish Church.
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