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What Do You Think? Have Your Say. Comment. Contribute

Fri 14 May 2010
By John Baxter
What Do You Think? Have Your Say. Comment. Contribute

Lively debate, airing differences of opinion, letting people know what's going on locally and helping them finding out more. That's what we are all about. As the Window takes off have your say. Comment and Contribute.

Episode 2 - The Chain Gang

Mon 10 May 2010
By Bernard Pearson
Episode 2 - The Chain Gang

More adventures from the Town Council chamber - Part 2 - Things afoot.

Finn Kennedy Back for Smash Hit Charity Fashion Show

Fri 7 May 2010
By John Baxter
Finn Kennedy Back for Smash Hit Charity Fashion Show

Fresh from France, Wincanton's best known fashionista, Finn Kennedy, comperes and produces a fashion show with a team of local volunteer models to show a wide choice of clothes from St Margaret's Hospice Charity Shop in Wincanton.

WBT Hustings Q&A

Thu 6 May 2010
By John Smith
WBT Hustings Q&A

At the recent Wincanton Election Hustings WBT presented each of our prospective MP's with a list of questions that are important to the business community. Here are the answers we're received so far.

NEW FEATURES! The Window Has Been Upgraded

Sat 1 May 2010
By Dave Smith
NEW FEATURES! The Window Has Been Upgraded

The first major upgrade to the Wincanton Window has arrived, finally. With user accounts come comments. Now you can have your say, and no need to wait!

Annunziata Rees-Mogg Refuses to Debate Climate Change at Castle Cary Hustings

Fri 30 Apr 2010
By John Baxter
Annunziata Rees-Mogg Refuses to Debate Climate Change at Castle Cary Hustings

Those who turned up for the hustings on Climate Change in Castle Cary found a key player not there.

Driver Crashes and Runs Off After Accident in North Street

Tue 27 Apr 2010
By Mandy Cochrane
Driver Crashes and Runs Off After Accident in North Street

A driver and his passenger ran off into the night after hitting a parked car in North Street on Saturday night.

The Phantom of the Opera with David Briggs

Tue 27 Apr 2010
By Gordon Amery
The Phantom of the Opera with David Briggs

At 7.30pm on Friday 30th April 2010, Gillingham Methodist Church is offering a unique cinema experience with a twist. Silent classic 1925 Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney, with live, improvised organ accompaniment from international recitalist David Briggs.

WLTA Twinning Week Once Again a Great Success

Mon 26 Apr 2010
By Gill D'Arcy
WLTA Twinning Week Once Again a Great Success

WLTA has once again had a very successful week that was enjoyed by all who hosted or visited. A very varied programme was arranged with many trips out to the coast, historical places and shopping destinations.

Packed Hustings at the Balsam Centre

Fri 23 Apr 2010
By John Baxter
Packed Hustings at the Balsam Centre

The Shed at the Balsam Centre was bursting at the seams as everyone who could, crowded in to see, hear and question the five candidates standing for Parliament. It was quite an encounter.

Car Boot Sale at King Arthur's School

Thu 22 Apr 2010
By Emma Harrison
Car Boot Sale at King Arthur's School

Organised by the Friends of King Arthur's School, a Car Boot Sale on Saturday 1st of May from 10am - 1pm. Open to sellers from 9am - £5 per pitch. Free entry for buyers. Bacon Rolls & Refreshments available. All proceeds to the school.

WBT Calls All Businesses to the Election Hustings

Sat 17 Apr 2010
By John Smith
WBT Calls All Businesses to the Election Hustings

It's important that the business community gets to know who they will be voting for.

Local Businesses are Fragile - Support Them... or Lose Them

Sat 17 Apr 2010
By John Smith
Local Businesses are Fragile - Support Them... or Lose Them

If you don't use it, you'll lose it. So many local businesses find existence hard because people support businesses in bigger towns.

How Will You Vote? Don't Miss the Wincanton Hustings, Thurs 22nd April

Wed 14 Apr 2010
By John Baxter
How Will You Vote? Don't Miss the Wincanton Hustings, Thurs 22nd April

Thursday 22nd at The Shed, The Balsam Centre at 7.30pm. Don't miss your chance to see, hear and question the candidates standing for this constituency in the General Election. The main ones have agreed to come. All have been invited.

Declaring an Interest

Thu 8 Apr 2010
By Bernard Pearson
Declaring an Interest

A new Town Councillor makes a few notes.

Easter Bonnets on Parade at Wincanton Primary

Wed 7 Apr 2010
By John Baxter
Easter Bonnets on Parade at Wincanton Primary

See some of the creations on show on Easter Thursday as the Key Stage 1 Pupils performed for their parents.

Profile of Annunziata Rees Mogg, the Prospective Conservative Candidate

Tue 9 Mar 2010
By John Baxter
Profile of Annunziata Rees Mogg, the Prospective Conservative Candidate

In writing up this extended interview my aim has been to explore as much as I could Annunziata Rees Mogg's education experience and values and to discuss with her how she sees some key policies and political issues.

Wincanton Town Council Election Candidates

Fri 26 Feb 2010
By John Baxter
Wincanton Town Council Election Candidates

For the first time in many years Wincanton is having a contested election for places on the Town Council on Thursday 11th March 2010.

Wincanton's Wintry Snowy Scenes (updated Jan 22nd)

Mon 8 Feb 2010
By John Baxter
Wincanton's Wintry Snowy Scenes (updated Jan 22nd)

Yes it can be tough, but snow is also lots of fun. If you have some good images send them in. Meanwhile here are some I took, today, Wednesday 6th January 2010.

Have Your Newspaper & Magazine Delivered

Fri 22 Jan 2010
By Adrian Ollerton
Have Your Newspaper & Magazine Delivered

We are considering starting Newspaper and Magazine deliveries in and around Wincanton. If we get enough response we will start the deliveries. Please call into shop to register your interest or call 01963 32356.

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