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Minutes of the August Wincanton PACT Meeting

Sun 5 Sep 2010
By Jenny Maynard
Minutes of the August Wincanton PACT Meeting

Covering a range of subjects from traffic speeds to anti-social behaviour, these minutes of the PACT meeting of 12th August are an important record of some of the issues facing the town and shows how attempts are being made to deal with them.

Talk on Charles Darwin and Evolution

Thu 2 Sep 2010
By John Baxter
Talk on Charles Darwin and Evolution

The Museum and History Society has arranged what should be a fascinating talk by Edward Gwinell on Evolution. Come along to the Balsam Centre at 7.30 pm Friday, 10th September, and air your views.

Hatha Yoga Lessons at the Balsam Centre

Thu 2 Sep 2010
By Chris Fenton
Hatha Yoga Lessons at the Balsam Centre

The Balsam Centre is now offering Hatha Yoga on Saturday mornings between 9:30am-11:00am, suitable for both beginners and experienced participants.

Mother and Baby Workout at the Balsam Centre Starting Tuesday 7th September

Thu 2 Sep 2010
By Chris Fenton
Mother and Baby Workout at the Balsam Centre Starting Tuesday 7th September

The Balsam Centre is keen to invite new mothers and their babies to the new Mother and Baby Workout sessions which are to be held on Tuesday mornings between 10:30am-11:00am in the Veronica Room.

Richard and Bryony Loader Introduce Their Tanzanian Village Project

Sun 29 Aug 2010
By Bryony Loader
Richard and Bryony Loader Introduce Their Tanzanian Village Project

The Ughandi ‘B’ Village Project was launched in August 2005 by Richard and Bryony Loader to bring clean water to a remote Tanzanian village. We are continuing to raise living standards within the community through funding smaller projects

At Both A Level and GCSE Bruton School for Girls Has Excellent Results

Sun 29 Aug 2010
By John Baxter
At Both A Level and GCSE Bruton School for Girls Has Excellent Results

This year showed the girls of BSG performing extremely well.

Wincanton Town FC Host Game for Service Charities

Sun 29 Aug 2010
By David Norris
Wincanton Town FC Host Game for Service Charities

Spectacular football and book signing at Wincanton Sports Ground raises £2,000 for Service Charities.

Fun with Fabrics Workshop

Thu 26 Aug 2010
By Tricia Venn
Fun with Fabrics Workshop

This is a practical course using textiles and embroidery, for the beginner or experienced embroiderer. Building confidence, exploring creativity and having fun! There will be five fortnightly sessions led by Tricia Venn, commencing Tuesday 7th Sept.

King Arthur's GCSE Results Show High Standards Continue

Wed 25 Aug 2010
By John Baxter
King Arthur's GCSE Results Show High Standards Continue

Another good set of GCSE examination results was celebrated this year. Nearly 62% of students achieved five or more A* - C grades.

Tracey Sen Introduces Little Cherubs

Wed 25 Aug 2010
By Tracey Sen
Tracey Sen Introduces Little Cherubs

Little Cherubs at the top of South Street has now been open for six months and provides Wincanton with its only specialist children's clothing boutique.

Pink Grasshoppers at Carymoor Environment Centre - and Other Beauties

Wed 25 Aug 2010
By Jules Cross
Pink Grasshoppers at Carymoor Environment Centre - and Other Beauties

You've heard about white elephants and red herrings, how about pink grasshoppers? Unusual sightings at Carymoor; a pink grasshopper and a fly pretending to be a hornet.

Plants with Pzazz for Late Summer Colour

Tue 24 Aug 2010
By Sarah Darlington
Plants with Pzazz for Late Summer Colour

Sarah Darlington visits plantswoman Angela Whinfield to talk about keeping the garden looking good in August and September.

Wincanton Artist Julie Jenkins Opens Her Home for Somerset Art Weeks

Tue 24 Aug 2010
By Julie Jenkins
Wincanton Artist Julie Jenkins Opens Her Home for Somerset Art Weeks

From Saturday 18th September 2010 until Sunday 3rd October 2010, 2 The Old Police Station, North Street, Wincanton, BA9 9AZ, will be open to the public from 11.00am until 6.00pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Somerset Art Weeks.

Weekend Fitness Classes Coming To Holbrook House

Tue 24 Aug 2010
By Jane Eavis
Weekend Fitness Classes Coming To Holbrook House

Saturday morning exercise classes are coming to Holbrook House starting on 11th September.

Bruton Art Society Opens a Powerful Exhibition

Mon 23 Aug 2010
By John Baxter
Bruton Art Society Opens a Powerful Exhibition

The Window celebrates the 57th Annual Exhibition of Bruton Art Society. We place some one hundred images on the site to encourage you to come and see the originals. Now open daily from 11am till 5pm until 3pm on Sunday 29th August at Bruton School for Girls.

Somerset Skills and Learning - Offering A Variety of Adult Courses

Mon 23 Aug 2010
By Malcolm Tipper
Somerset Skills and Learning - Offering A Variety of Adult Courses

Make sure you take advantage of the wide range of courses for adults, recreational, vocational, and skill enhancing that are on offer here during the day and in the evening. The Skills and Learning Team are here to help.

The People's Plan - Getting Involved

Mon 23 Aug 2010
By John Baxter
The People's Plan - Getting Involved

Excited by the idea of using the People's Plan to get things moving for improvements in Wincanton and for the role the Window might play in this, I approach Jonquil Lowe and learn more about it.

Was John Wesley Right? Is Wincanton Still Boring?

Thu 19 Aug 2010
By Amazed – name withheld
Was John Wesley Right? Is Wincanton Still Boring?

A well established citizen lets off steam. Do you agree or are they being unfair? Comment!

Refill - Not Landfill! Do Your Bit, Reduce Pollution Washing Up

Wed 18 Aug 2010
By Steve Stapleton
Refill - Not Landfill! Do Your Bit, Reduce Pollution Washing Up

Steve at Wincanton Wholefoods shows how you can do your bit by re-using your plastic bottles and using an environmentally friendly Ecover product such as washing up liquid.

Arthritis Research Garden Party

Wed 18 Aug 2010
By Gillian Faulkner
Arthritis Research Garden Party

Originally planned by Biddie Lawson, this year's Arthritis Research Garden Party was a poignant reminder and celebration of what she achieved.

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