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KA Badminton Team in South West Championships

Mon 21 Mar 2011
By David Dwyer
KA Badminton Team in South West Championships

Having won the Somerset County Championships, King Arthur's Under 16 Boy's team represented the County at Exeter University Sports Centre on the 3rd March.

Girl's New Football Kit

Fri 18 Mar 2011
By Becky Chapman
Girl's New Football Kit

Wincanton Youth Football Club's under 11 girls team received their new kit from Mr Gary Bridger, Managing Director of Merlin Telecom t/a Airwaves Communications.

Anna Cuff Introduces Elegant Home

Sun 13 Mar 2011
By Anna Cuff
Anna Cuff Introduces Elegant Home

Already well established Anna Cuff's shop Elegant Home is now flourishing in Market Place. If you have not done so recently now is the time to visit this truly elegant enhancement of Wincanton's shopping scene.

Golf for Beginners at Wincanton Golf Club

Sun 13 Mar 2011
By Jenny Sparkes
Golf for Beginners at Wincanton Golf Club

As the weather begins to improve why not learn to play golf? Those who want to start the game and those who have tried a few shots already can learn the fundamentals of the game.

Don't Miss Muriel at the Dolphin

Mon 7 Mar 2011
By Muriel Lavender
Don't Miss Muriel at the Dolphin

Outrageous performance poet Muriel Lavender is one of this year's top features at the Frome Festival - and the Edinburgh Fringe! Now's your chance to catch her one-woman show right here on your doorstep.

Brue Valley Rotary Club Celebrates its Success

Sat 5 Mar 2011
By Roger Lowe
Brue Valley Rotary Club Celebrates its Success

After a year of fund-raising activities in the local area to generate interest in the formation of a new Rotary Club, the founder members were joined by Rotarians from across the south west of England to celebrate receiving their charter.

Wincanton Tennis Club Appoints New Coach

Thu 3 Mar 2011
By Georgie Hopkins
Wincanton Tennis Club Appoints New Coach

Wincanton Tennis Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Rolnik as the new Club Coach. The Club is really pleased to have mini, junior and adult coaching programmes running again.

Museum Lecture by Hendrika Foster Attracts Excellent Turnout

Thu 3 Mar 2011
By Jeff Kingaby
Museum Lecture by Hendrika Foster Attracts Excellent Turnout

Hendrika Foster's lecture 'Venice and its Art' was a sell-out and a night to remember.

Theft of Generator from Building Development

Mon 28 Feb 2011
By Jenny Maynard
Theft of Generator from Building Development

Overnight on Wednesday 16/2/11, a Step Hill, blue, 6KVA Generator was stolen from the Kingwell Rise Building Development off Deansley Way, Wincanton.

Growing your own Vegetables, Fruit and Herbs

Mon 28 Feb 2011
By Jenny Sparkes
Growing your own Vegetables, Fruit and Herbs

It doesn't need that much space and combines exercise with the satisfaction of putting your own very fresh food on the table.

Gents Barber Will Come to Your Home - Any Cut, Any Style!

Thu 24 Feb 2011
By Lance Wells
Gents Barber Will Come to Your Home - Any Cut, Any Style!

Our family-run business in the local area has over 40 years experience and offers a flexible mobile service. We are professional and friendly with competitive prices.

Facebook Fans Rave over Local Retailers

Thu 24 Feb 2011
By Mandy Cochrane
Facebook Fans Rave over Local Retailers

Wincanton Window's Facebook Page is not just a great place to find out our latest news, you can exchange messages with other fans and swap tips on the best shops and businesses in town.

Tree Saga - Council Vandalism?

Tue 22 Feb 2011
By John Baxter
Tree Saga - Council Vandalism?

The full story of what has lead to this attractive tree being under threat.

Huge Payouts to SSDC officers

Mon 21 Feb 2011
By Nick Colbert
Huge Payouts to SSDC officers

Three officers in South Somerset District Council shared out a massive £1.257 million of your money between them in golden goodbye pay-offs.

PCSO Jenny Maynard Reports Back

Mon 21 Feb 2011
By Jenny Maynard
PCSO Jenny Maynard Reports Back

PCSO Jenny Maynard has been busy in the schools and reports on parking and anti-social behaviour.

Volunteer IT Tutors Sought

Mon 21 Feb 2011
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Volunteer IT Tutors Sought

Our registered charity has already given free IT lessons to a dozen housebound people in and around Wincanton. If you are looking for a rewarding voluntary activity that you can do locally for just one or two hours a week we would like to hear from you.

Looking Forward to Spring Butterflies

Thu 17 Feb 2011
By Jules Cross
Looking Forward to Spring Butterflies

Jules introduces us to a few of his favourite springtime invertebrate friends and tells us about their habits and personalities as they wake from their winter slumber.

Two Important Town Charity Events - Mayor's Ball and Civic Service

Wed 16 Feb 2011
By Richard D'Arcy
Two Important Town Charity Events - Mayor's Ball and Civic Service

Our Mayor Richard D'Arcy invites you to take part in two events to celebrate the town and also raise money for Wincanton Hospital at Verrington. The Mayor's Ball on the 16th April and a Civic Service on the 6th of March. Tickets for the Ball are going fast so do not delay.

WLTA Annual Lunch is Another Great Success

Wed 16 Feb 2011
By Gill D'Arcy
WLTA Annual Lunch is Another Great Success

On Sunday the Wincanton Lahnau Twinning Association once again held its Annual Lunch in the David Sharp Centre, where a good time was had by all and funds raised to help keep the Association running.

Attractive Town Centre Tree Under Threat - Council Vandalism?

Tue 15 Feb 2011
By John Smith
Attractive Town Centre Tree Under Threat - Council Vandalism?

An attractive town centre tree is under imminent threat of execution because County won't adopt the pavement area where it is sited. The tree is being blamed for causing the pavement to be slippy.

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