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Special Wine Night at The Old Inn
We are pleased to announce the launch of our wine club with a special event on Friday 25th February. With wine expert Fiona Becket and Tim McLaughlin Green.
Artist Etcher - Professor Will Vaughan
Etching explained with reference to the work of Professor Will Vaughan.
KA Head Leaves for New Challenges in Abu Dhabi
At the end of the Autumn Term the staff and students of King Arthur's said farewell to Tamra Bradbury who had been their Headteacher since September 2006.
The Die is Cast and the Turf is Cut - New Health Centre
All the staff of Wincanton's current Health Centre together with the mayor, councillors and a collection of well wishers braved a chilly afternoon to see the symbolic first turf cut for what will be Wincanton's new Health Centre on the New Barn Estate.
February is National Heart Month
Every year, The British Heart Foundation runs The National Heart Month to raise funds for research into heart disease and to generally raise awareness of what is a massive problem - apparently one in three deaths are attributable to heart disease!
County Badminton Success for King Arthur's Boys and Girls
Key Stage 3 Girls and Key Stage 4 Boys from King Arthur's won the County Badminton Championships at the end of January and now progress through to the South West Regional finals at Exeter University in early March.
Theft of Rolls Royce Statuettes
Overnight on Friday 22nd January between 10.00pm and 11.00am, three Spirit of Ecstasy statues have been taken from the bonnets of three Rolls Royce cars.
Parking Fees a "Slap in the Face" - UPDATED
Charges could be introduced in free car parks in south Somerset, sparking fears that town centres could suffer. Plans to transfer all parking enforcement powers from the police to the local council have moved one step closer in Somerset. If approved, charges are likely to be brought in at Wincanton and Castle Cary, where drivers have been able to park for free for years.
Waxwings in Yeovil - Stunning Shots by Stewart Canham
Stewart Canham has been out with his camera shooting rare birds near Yeovil. Don't miss these super shots - courtesy of climate change.
Superstar Effort to Clean up Dog Fouling Hazard Pays Off
A former BBC Superstars competitor and the new chairman of Wincanton Sports Ground has hailed a campaign to stop dogs fouling the area a huge success. Stuart Matthews finished sixth in the 1983 final of the popular TV show and is now turning his sporting expertise to the future of the facility in Moor Lane.
Art and Environment - The Work of Zac Greening
Based in Wincanton but much travelled and widely exhibited, artist Zac Greening shares with the Window some of his works and his thinking and practice as a professional artist.
KA Hockey Goes from Strength to Strength
Three out of four King Arthur's teams entered in to South East Somerset Hockey league reached the finals this year!
Please Help Somerset Waste Partnership - Recycle For All It's Worth!
Inspired by hard-working Somerset householders achieving a 50% recycling rate, Somerset Waste Partnership are determined to do more. So we are launching a new campaign, Recycle For All It's Worth, to help residents boost recycling, conserve resources and save money.
The Art of Venice - A Lecture by Hendrika Foster
Those who have heard her before know an illustrated lecture by Hendrika Foster is not to be missed. Put the date in your diary. Friday February 25th at the Balsam Centre at 7.30pm.
From Horsington to Kilimanjaro - For the British Heart Foundation
Two determined women, Artist Penny Moorcraft and Specialist Cardiac Rehab nurse Andrea Podmore will soon be setting off to trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.
Local Girl Returns to Wincanton for Horticultural Talk
Local girl Adele Rodgers, currently studying for a BSc Hons degree in Horticulture with Business Management, is returning to Wincanton on Friday 4th February to present a talk and slide show entitled "A Student at Chelsea".
WW Organising Committee Plans for 2011
On 11-1-11, surely an auspicious day to meet, The Wincanton Window Organising Committee gets together to discuss the way ahead.
Town Council response to the Draft Core Strategy
Sam Skirton our Town Clerk has sent the WW a copy of this letter which was written in November after the SSDC consultation meeting. It gives the Town Council's view that it fears there may be an imbalance between the number of houses built and local opportunities for employment.
The Draft Core Strategy Controversey - A Closer Look at Consultation
Helen Rutter, SSDC Area East Development Manager spends time explaining the Draft Core Strategy and the consultation process for the Window.
A Beauty Evening and Beautiful Offers at Holbrook House
Holbrook House is holding a Beauty Evening on Thursday February 3rd so why not come along and pick up the perfect Valentine's Day gift and treat that someone special in your life?
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