Wincanton's focused community website, providing news and information including a full calendar

Weird and Wonderful in Wincanton - Gallery

Mon 14 Dec 2009
By Dave Smith
Weird and Wonderful in Wincanton - Gallery

Pupils from the three Wincanton schools took photos as part of the first ever Weird and Wonderful in Wincanton digital photo competition - and here they are!

What is the RING AND RIDE Community Accessible Transport Scheme?

Mon 26 Oct 2009
By Andy Chilton
What is the RING AND RIDE Community Accessible Transport Scheme?

We are a transport scheme using minibuses and serving the towns of Wincanton, Bruton, Castle Cary and surrounding villages. The CAT bus is available to people of all ages who live on a normal bus route but are unable to use it because they have mobility difficulties.

Off to a good start: Muriel Cairns talks about the Diary

Mon 26 Oct 2009
By Muriel Cairns
Off to a good start: Muriel Cairns talks about the Diary

Since coming online this October, 210 people have visited the Diary and every day I get a crop of new entries.

Sir Terry Pratchett visits Wincanton Library

Sat 10 Oct 2009
By Judith Sharp
Sir Terry Pratchett visits Wincanton Library

In Wincanton for the launching of his latest book in the Discworld series, Sir Terry visited our library.

Great Autumn Fashion Show at Preview

Tue 6 Oct 2009
By Juliet Lake, Sarah-Jane Lewis
Great Autumn Fashion Show at Preview

We have had a very busy week at Preview! Our two fashion shows in the Town Hall on the 22nd of September were a huge success and due to the generosity of many local traders donating raffle prizes we have been able to raise £1,000 for our chosen charity, the National Osteoporosis Society.

Royal Marines Chaplain to Speak in Cucklington

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Royal Marines Chaplain to Speak in Cucklington

Not to be missed - a talk in the Cucklington Village Hall entitled 'Afghanistan - a Personal View', Friday 2nd October at 7pm

St Margaret's Somerset Hospice Opens New High Street Shop

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Linda Ireland
St Margaret's Somerset Hospice Opens New High Street Shop

On Friday 4th September a crowd of visitors, well wishers and potential customers filled Wincanton High Street to see the Mayor of Wincanton, David Marsh, cut the ribbon to officially open the new St. Margaret's Furniture Shop.

Wincanton Quakers invite David Heath MP to speak

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Wincanton Quakers invite David Heath MP to speak

David Heath MP to speak at an open meeting on 'Ethics In Politics'. Friday 16th October in Wincanton Meeting House (31 High St. Entrance by the Museum). All welcome.

Welcome to Wincanton Window

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Welcome to Wincanton Window

Welcome to the start up of Wincanton Window, WW for short. As a non-profit community web magazine we have a long way to go to get everyone on board and to see what a real community resource the WW can be.

New Acting Head at Wincanton Primary

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Sarah Martin
New Acting Head at Wincanton Primary

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back to school our children, parents, staff and governors after the summer break and to welcome our new families that have joined us this term.

Rebecca Amesbury, Founder of Purple Sparkle

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Rebecca Amesbury
Rebecca Amesbury, Founder of Purple Sparkle

Rebecca is an inspiring example of how one person can set up a business by making something special and unique and offering it to her customers both in her beautifully laid out little shop and through her own website.(Editor)

Wincanton Baptists get New Minister

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Wincanton Baptists get New Minister

The Rev Andrew Ireland, a man with an interesting background and wide experience arrives with his family in Wincanton to lead the Baptist Church.

Sue Place talks about the Balsam Centre

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Sue Place
Sue Place talks about the Balsam Centre

The Balsam Centre is a flourishing resource for the community and we have recently celebrated our 10th birthday. In that time our facilities and activities have grown and are now used by hundreds of people each week.

Holbrook House Halloween Dinner 31st October

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Darren McGinley
Holbrook House Halloween Dinner 31st October

"Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog". In honour of the many 'ghosts' associated with Holbrook House over the years, Head Chef Callum Keir and his team are creating a five course seasonal menu with a 'Halloween Flavour.'

PACT (Partners and Communities Together) Walkabout, 23rd October

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
PACT (Partners and Communities Together) Walkabout, 23rd October

A 'walkabout' intended to provide an opportunity for the public, the police, and council members and staff - town, district and county - to look at issues on the ground which may have been raised by any of them before final decisions which could affect our lives are made.

Pictures from Wincanton Carnival 2009

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Pictures from Wincanton Carnival 2009

Saturday saw what may be the last Wincanton Carnival Procession. With over 50 floats and teams and clubs from miles around, hundreds turned out to watch this exciting event.

Wincanton Winter Farmers Markets

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Wincanton Winter Farmers Markets

On Friday December 4th and Friday Feb 5th Wincanton's Memorial Hall is full of Somerset and other local farmers plying their wares. Have a look at these images to encourage you to visit. 9am - 1pm. Here is Chris with her trout from Mere Farms.

Jenny Maynard, PCSO (Police Community Support Officer)

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Jenny Maynard
Jenny Maynard, PCSO (Police Community Support Officer)

For the last two and a half years the cheerful face of Jenny Maynard had become well known around Wincanton. Here she describes just what her job entails.

Organ Given to Wincanton Parish Church

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Julie Russell
Organ Given to Wincanton Parish Church

A gathering of people from as far away as Plymouth and Worcester met on Saturday 10th October in the Parish Church for the presentation of a rather special organ from its builder to the Church.

Festive Celebrations at Holbrook House

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Darren McGinley
Festive Celebrations at Holbrook House

Merry Christmas! If you are planning to have a Christmas Party Holbrook has got it all, from a small intimate private dining room to the big end of year Christmas Party! There lots going on... please read on.

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