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Mayor's Ball Raises £2,500 for WCH Scanner Appeal

Thu 21 Apr 2011
By Richard D'Arcy
Mayor's Ball Raises £2,500 for WCH Scanner Appeal

Tickets were sold out for this charity event which raised money for Wincanton Community Hospital's Scanner Appeal.

What Parking Charges?

Wed 20 Apr 2011
By Jane Lock
What Parking Charges?

Liberal Democrat candidate for the District Council Jane Lock discusses the Conservative claim that the Liberal Democrats are out to impose parking charges on Wincanton. (Another hot topic of debate for tonight's husting.)

David Heath on the Alternative Vote

Tue 19 Apr 2011
By David Heath MP
David Heath on the Alternative Vote

David Heath lists his reasons for saying yes to the Alternative Vote. (Check this out before coming to the husting tomorrow evening at KA's.)

First Steps in Floristry - Flowers that bloom in the Spring

Tue 19 Apr 2011
By Malcolm Tipper
First Steps in Floristry - Flowers that bloom in the Spring

Most people like flowers but we don't always know how to make the most of them. Help is at hand in the form of a First Steps in Floristry course starting on Friday 6th May at the Balsam Centre.

Art for Life - Sustainable Sculptures in Historic Venues

Sun 17 Apr 2011
By Fiona Campbell
Art for Life - Sustainable Sculptures in Historic Venues

Fiona Campbell will be showing her unusual work at some exciting forthcoming Sculpture Exhibitions in Somerset and Wiltshire. The shows are in some fabulous, historic venues from the oldest Arts Centre (Bridgwater) to Stourhead National Trust Estate.

Annual Parish Meeting - 28th April 2011

Fri 15 Apr 2011
By Sam Skirton
Annual Parish Meeting - 28th April 2011

Don't miss this important chance to hear a review of what our Town Council has been doing during the past year.

Wincanton's Premier Outdoor Recreational Facility

Fri 15 Apr 2011
By Richard D'Arcy
Wincanton's Premier Outdoor Recreational Facility

Wincanton Sports Ground is an outdoor recreational facility, serving the Blackmore Vale and beyond for local outdoor sports teams and private functions. Our home football teams have recently achieved a set of impressive wins.

Election Husting on Wednesday 20th April 2011

Tue 12 Apr 2011
By John Smith
Election Husting on Wednesday 20<sup>th</sup> April 2011

Election Hustings are being held at King Arthur's School to allow local voters to ask questions of all candidates. On 5th May you will be voting for new Town Councillors, District Councillors, AND voting for/against the New Alternative Voting System!

The Old Inn Goes Caribbean - Bank Holiday Special Event

Tue 12 Apr 2011
By Ed Ovenden
The Old Inn Goes Caribbean - Bank Holiday Special Event

Fancy a special event with a Caribbean twist? Fantastic food and a day of music at The Old Inn, including a solid steel band and other local acts on Sunday 29th April.

Midweek Mingle - Networking for Professional Women

Thu 7 Apr 2011
By Diane Keen
Midweek Mingle - Networking for Professional Women

Informal business networking for professional women comes to Wincanton. Midweek Mingle welcomes women who work in all areas to these informal, low-cost, effective networking events. We will be having our first meeting in the newly refurbished Red Lion Cafe Bar in Wincanton at 7.30pm on Wednesday 13th April.

Framed by Frank Foster

Thu 7 Apr 2011
By John Baxter
Framed by Frank Foster

Picture framing, particularly for artists and crafts people is not always simple and straightforward, which is why so many beat their path to Frank’s door on Bayford Hill.

Methane - The Most Dangerous Gas in Our Everyday Lives!

Sun 3 Apr 2011
By Clive Rogers
Methane - The Most Dangerous Gas in Our Everyday Lives!

Clive Rogers introduces Methane and the different ways this 'Green House Gas' is affecting us and launches an interesting competition. Design your own system for capturing methane from cows.

Want to Join a Knitting Group?

Sat 2 Apr 2011
By Lynn Ward
Want to Join a Knitting Group?

Want to try knitting? A very relaxing and interesting way to be creative and make friends!

Local Businesses come together to offer business support day in Wincanton

Thu 31 Mar 2011
By David Osborne
Local Businesses come together to offer business support day in Wincanton

A group of local Wincanton businesses have come together to offer a day of free talks, advice and networking at Wincanton Racecourse. On Wednesday 6th April from 10am to 5pm, free help and advice is available.

Spring Comes to the Town

Mon 28 Mar 2011
By John Baxter
Spring Comes to the Town

As March ends and April begins the first shoots of spring are with us.

Pothole Claims a Life - Margaret Nicholl

Mon 28 Mar 2011
By Richard Nicholl, John Baxter
Pothole Claims a Life - Margaret Nicholl

Experienced Wincanton cyclist Margaret Nicholl, wife of Richard, came off her bicycle after hitting a pothole and never regained consciousness.

KA's Amazing Technicolor Production: Joseph

Fri 25 Mar 2011
By Jill Morris, John Baxter, Tom Carroll
KA's Amazing Technicolor Production: Joseph

Hitting the boards after only two weeks of intensive work the a cast of 25 students drawn from the first three years (7,8 and 9) have just put on a wonderful production of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Charity Status for the Wincanton Window Adopted

Fri 25 Mar 2011
By John Baxter
Charity Status for the Wincanton Window Adopted

On 8th February our Organising Committee met to adopt our constitution as a charity and appointed five trustees.

Chaos and Gridlock in South Street

Mon 21 Mar 2011
By John Baxter
Chaos and Gridlock in South Street

Parking outside the NatWest Bank in South Street continues to cause gridlock and chaos. Can anything be done about this?

Civic Service in Wincanton Parish Church

Mon 21 Mar 2011
By Richard D'Arcy
Civic Service in Wincanton Parish Church

Mayors and other visitors from surrounding town support the Mayor's Civic Service on the 6th of March.

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