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Templecombe's Hidden Railway Garden

Fri 8 Jul 2011
By Alison Clements
Templecombe's Hidden Railway Garden

The Templecombe Station Volunteers were formed at the end of last summer with a view to restoring the station garden to its former glory.

King Arthur's Folk Group Prepares for Birmingham UPDATED

Mon 4 Jul 2011
By Emma Fletcher
King Arthur's Folk Group Prepares for Birmingham <span style='color: red'>UPDATED</span>

The King Arthur's Folk Group have been selected to play at the Music for Youth National Festival in Birmingham on July 7th.

Museum and History Society Honours Chris Kemp

Sun 3 Jul 2011
By John Baxter
Museum and History Society Honours Chris Kemp

The sun shone on the Cream Tea celebration of the award of Life Membership of the Society to Chris Kemp, in recognition of his service to the community.

Golden Wedding Celebration In Wincanton

Fri 1 Jul 2011
By Canon Alan Watson
Golden Wedding Celebration In Wincanton

The Revd. Canon Alan and Mrs. Rosemary Watson celebrate their Golden Wedding with a special service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Marriage on Sunday, 3rd July at 10.30am at the parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Wincanton.

King Arthur's Students Celebrate in Style

Thu 30 Jun 2011
By John Baxter
King Arthur's Students Celebrate in Style

A glittering Prom at Holbrook House saw this year's student leavers looking their best. Glamour! Sophistication! Style!

Wincanton Sports Centre Celebrates its 10th Birthday!

Wed 29 Jun 2011
By Julia Moldram
Wincanton Sports Centre Celebrates its 10th Birthday!

Community run Wincanton Sports Centre celebrated its 10th birthday in style with an Open Day for all its customers.

Reflections on Terry Pratchett, Death and Dying

Mon 27 Jun 2011
By The Reverend Andrew Ireland
Reflections on Terry Pratchett, Death and Dying

Andrew Ireland, Wincanton's Baptist minister, reflects on his faith, death and dying and the need for sensitivity and honesty.

Coming soon! King Arthur's Summer Fete

Fri 24 Jun 2011
By Emma Harrison
Coming soon! King Arthur's Summer Fete

King Arthur’s Summer Fete on Friday 1st July has a new attraction - a Fun Dog Show! With six classes, including the dog with the waggiest tail and the dog most like its owner, it offers something for every type of dog.

Fitness Classes at Wincanton Sports Centre

Fri 24 Jun 2011
By Nick Mitchell
Fitness Classes at Wincanton Sports Centre

Come and give our fitness classes a try. All our classes are inclusive on our membership or you can pay as you go!

Wincanton Businesses Together Needs You!

Wed 22 Jun 2011
By John Smith
Wincanton Businesses Together Needs You!

The growth of membership has brought Wincanton Businesses Together to a point where we need more help. Can YOU spare a small amount of time? Join the committee to help us cope with recent growth and projected future growth.

Wincanton Young Farmers Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot

Tue 21 Jun 2011
By Rob Wareham
Wincanton Young Farmers Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot

Wincanton Young Farmers Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot took place on 12th June at Maperton, near Wincanton and raised over £1,000 for the Royal United Hospital Bath Intensive Care Unit.

First Impressions of a New District Councillor

Tue 21 Jun 2011
By Nick Colbert
First Impressions of a New District Councillor

Following the excitement of the recent District Council elections on the 5th May and my election, I was invited to an introduction to South Somerset District Council at its offices in Brympton Way in Yeovil.

Singing In The Rain

Mon 20 Jun 2011
By John Baxter
Singing In The Rain

Wincanton's Pilgrim Choir performed under water at Stourhead but still managed to enjoy themselves as they took part in the annual summer Festival of the Voice in less than idyllic conditions.

And Now the Cricket Pitch! More Vandalism in Wincanton [UPDATED]

Sat 18 Jun 2011
By PCSO Jenny Maynard
And Now the Cricket Pitch! More Vandalism in Wincanton <span style='color: red;'>[UPDATED]</span>

Over the weekend of Friday 3rd June - Monday 6th June, a considerable amount of damage has been caused to the cricket pitch off Cavalier Way, Wincanton.

Targeted

Fri 17 Jun 2011
By John Baxter, PCSO Jenny Maynard
Targeted

What does this say about us as a community?

Introducing Maxxed Media - Low Cost Web Site Design in Somerset

Fri 17 Jun 2011
By Dan Thomas
Introducing Maxxed Media - Low Cost Web Site Design in Somerset

Maxxed Media offers a friendly and reliable web site design service at very low and competitive prices, along with wedding photography and social media marketing.

Scrap - The New Alchemy

Wed 15 Jun 2011
By Fiona Campbell
Scrap - The New Alchemy

Pylle Motor Spares - long established in the scrap business - have become art patrons! They have donated scrap to the Scraptors, who scavenge incessantly for material for their artistic sculptures.

Men's Health Presentation a Success for Wincanton PPG

Mon 13 Jun 2011
By John Bradley
Men's Health Presentation a Success for Wincanton PPG

On 25th May Wincanton Patient Participation Group gave their fifth Patient Information Evening to a large audience in the Memorial Hall on the subject of Men's Health and Prostate Cancer in particular.

Have a Chocolate and Let's Talk About Death

Mon 13 Jun 2011
By John Baxter
Have a Chocolate and Let's Talk About Death

On Saturday 21st May I met three enthusiastic women connected to the NHS and Marie Curie Cancer Care, who had volunteered to spend time at Tesco in Yeovil handing out free chocolates and leaflets to passers by. Why?

June is National Eye Health Month

Fri 10 Jun 2011
By Sarah Gibson
June is National Eye Health Month

"I don't need an eye test - I can see just fine!" Think again! A regular eye examination could save your sight, or even your life! Read on for some things you might not know about your eyes, plus TWO special offers.

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