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The Early December Snow

Fri 3 Dec 2010
By John Baxter
The Early December Snow

A tramp around the town at eight thirty in the morning, 2nd December.

King Arthur's Celebrates the Class of 2010

Thu 2 Dec 2010
By John Baxter
King Arthur's Celebrates the Class of 2010

It was a full house in the hall of King Arthur's Community School on Thursday 25th November when parents, staff and students gathered for the school's Awards Evening.

Ruby Wedding Anniversary Raises Children's Ward Funds

Thu 2 Dec 2010
By NHS Media Release
Ruby Wedding Anniversary Raises Children's Ward Funds

Gill and Richard D'Arcy made the most of their ruby wedding anniversary by raising £162.50 for Yeovil District Hospital's children’s outpatient department where their grandson, Luke Brewer, is a regular visitor.

The Draft Core Strategy for Wincanton

Thu 2 Dec 2010
By Colin Winder
The Draft Core Strategy for Wincanton

Colin Winder, District Councillor representing the Wincanton Ward, town councillor and former mayor of Wincanton sets out his research and views on the District Council Core Strategy as presented at the recent Town Council Meeting in November.

Father Christmas is at Holbrook House this Sunday 5th December

Wed 1 Dec 2010
By Jemma Lever
Father Christmas is at Holbrook House this Sunday 5th December

Come along and enjoy a fantastic Sunday Lunch and meet Father Christmas. Have Sunday Lunch and receive a FREE GIFT from Father Christmas. To Book call 01963 824466.

Defiant Octavia Sets Big Target for Charity Drive

Wed 1 Dec 2010
By Western Gazette
Defiant Octavia Sets Big Target for Charity Drive

A wheelchair-bound schoolgirl is planning to overcome the limitations of her debilitating condition to raise £1 million for charity. Octavia Woodward, 13, of Charlton Musgrove, suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a condition characterised by chronic weakness of the muscles, but plans to drive a pony trap 100 miles from Windsor to her home.

King Arthur's Sport College Organises Inter-School Competition

Tue 30 Nov 2010
By Jon Hayes
King Arthur's Sport College Organises Inter-School Competition

A large number of the local feeder primary schools spent an enthusiastic time at King Arthur's taking part in an inter-school indoor sports and athletics competition.

Referee Halts Match Because of Dog Mess

Tue 30 Nov 2010
By Western Gazette
Referee Halts Match Because of Dog Mess

The new chairman of Wincanton Sports Ground is spear-heading a campaign to crack down on dog-walkers who let their pets foul the Moor Lane football pitch. The problem has got worse in recent months and the game between Wincanton Town ans Wessex under 15s on 14th November had to be stopped for faeces to be removed from the pitch.

Blueprint For Homes Comes Under Attack

Tue 30 Nov 2010
By Western Gazette
Blueprint For Homes Comes Under Attack

Angry Wincanton residents claimed plans to build 350 new homes would damage the town at a council meeting this week. Town Councillors invited public questions on Monday to discuss South Somerset District Council's core strategy proposals. Despite a public consultation period existing since October, residents claimed they had not been given enough time to consider the document.

Art Show Success

Mon 29 Nov 2010
By Rebecca Thurgood
Art Show Success

Thanks to everyone who contributed in some way to the Art Exhibition and Craft Show earlier this month in aid of the Wincanton Live At Home Scheme.

Tributes Paid to War Heroes at Rest Far From Home

Fri 26 Nov 2010
By Western Gazette
Tributes Paid to War Heroes at Rest Far From Home

British Legion members from Wincanton visited Northern Europe and the final resting place of fallen soldiers from the town in the build-up to Armistice Day. Tony Goddard, David Mills and Peter Cox made the poignant trip to Flanders, Picardy and Northern Pas De Calais.

Hall Becomes Village's New Memorial on Armistice Day

Thu 25 Nov 2010
By Western Gazette
Hall Becomes Village's New Memorial on Armistice Day

A five year project to build a war memorial for Charlton Musgrove reached its conclusion when the new village hall hosted a ceremony to commemorate Armistice Day. Villagers worked tirelessly to plan and manage the project to give Charlton Musgrove a fitting tribute to fallen soldiers from the village.

Get Entries in for Second Weird and Wonderful Image Competition

Thu 25 Nov 2010
By John Baxter
Get Entries in for Second Weird and Wonderful Image Competition

The Window is again organising an Art and Image Competition for the schools of Wincanton. All entries will be shown in a slide show at the Town Hall as part of the Christmas Extravaganza on Friday 10th Dec at 7.15pm when prizes will be given.

Wind Turbines Plan Withdrawn

Tue 23 Nov 2010
By Western Gazette
Wind Turbines Plan Withdrawn

A scheme for two 34 metre-high wind turbines have been withdrawn by the applicant, owing to a lack of information in the plans, just two days before it was due to be discussed by the parish council.

When in Rome...

Tue 23 Nov 2010
By Ralph Wright
When in Rome...

23 students and 4 adults from King Arthur's Community School toured Rome on foot, by bike and by coach last summer enjoying art, language and ancient history.

More Images of the Stourhead Estate

Tue 23 Nov 2010
By John Baxter
More Images of the Stourhead Estate

Not content with one walk and driven to try out a new camera I took advantage of a beautiful day in November for another Stourhead walk.

From Wincanton to Peru - Rachel's Story

Fri 19 Nov 2010
By Rachel Elliston
From Wincanton to Peru - Rachel's Story

Former King Arthur's student Rachel (nee Smith) and her husband Dr Paul Elliston have ended up working for a children's charity two miles high in the Peruvian Andes. This is her story.

Free Willow Sculpture Workshop at Carymoor Saturday 27th Nov.

Thu 18 Nov 2010
By Helen Boyer
Free Willow Sculpture Workshop at Carymoor Saturday 27th Nov.

A great chance to try something new - Willow Sculpture! Don't miss this chance for a great experience and a good day out at Carymoor near Castle Cary.

Mayor Richard D'Arcy Presents County Council Award to Mrs Sylvia Pleasants

Wed 17 Nov 2010
By John Baxter
Mayor Richard D'Arcy Presents County Council Award to Mrs Sylvia Pleasants

On behalf of the Chairman of Somerset County Council Wincanton's Mayor presented an award to Sylvia Pleasants for fifty years of contributions to the community at a meeting of Wincanton Town Council on 8th November.

Joint Music Trip to Germany a Great Success

Tue 16 Nov 2010
By Holly Austin, Emma Fletcher
Joint Music Trip to Germany a Great Success

Forty students from King Arthur’s and twenty from Sexey's spent half-term on an action packed trip to Germany. There they sang, played their instruments, performed at concerts, cruised down the Rhine, visited our German twin town Lahnau and had a wonderful time exploring another country and making new friends.

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