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The New Health Centre - Public Meeting Friday 12th March 6.30pm

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Bradley
The New Health Centre - Public Meeting Friday 12th March 6.30pm

The plans for a new Health Centre to be situated away from the town centre (on the New Barns development off West Hill) have raised concern and a lot of interest, so the practice has arranged a public meeting in the Memorial Hall.

Volunteer and Make a Difference

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Rachel Kennedy
Volunteer and Make a Difference

Rachel Kennedy describes the opportunities and satisfactions to be found in volunteering.

[7 COMMENTS] Proposed New Wincanton Health Centre

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Press Release
[7 COMMENTS] Proposed New Wincanton Health Centre

Here are the plans, a map and a press release on the proposed new Health Centre for Wincanton on the New Barns development area. Concerned readers are invited to send in letters to the editor on this subject asap. Please provide name and phone number and state if you would prefer to remain anonymous.

The Proposed New Health Centre - A Comment from the Editor

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
The Proposed New Health Centre - A Comment from the Editor

Clearly the proposal to build a new Health Centre on the New Barns development area away from the centre of the town is highly controversial.

Innovative Scheme for New Homes

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Lynn Holmes
Innovative Scheme for New Homes

Dozens of empty properties in South Somerset could be fully renovated - and let out to local residents in need of housing - if a campaign led by South Somerset District Council is successful.

Co-operate or Face Savage Cuts - Tough Choices for Hard Times

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Co-operate or Face Savage Cuts - Tough Choices for Hard Times

South Somerset District Council are planning to enter a partnership with East Devon District Council to save money in order to sustain local socially useful initiatives.

Town Council Candidate - Jim Eastaugh

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Jim Eastaugh
Town Council Candidate - Jim Eastaugh

Jim Eastaugh outlines why he is standing for the Town Council Election on March 11th.

Wincanton Town Youth 24hr Football Marathon

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Town Youth 24hr Football Marathon

On Friday 12th March, Wincanton Town Youth Football Club are holding a 24hr football marathon in aid of Sports Relief. It will take place on the new Astroturf at Wincanton Sports Ground starting at 5.00pm. Please free to pop along and donate.

Quiz Night at King Arthur's School

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Emma Harrison
Quiz Night at King Arthur's School

King Arthur's extremely popular annual quiz night takes place on Thursday 18th March. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Please call 01963 32368 to book in your team of up to 6. £5 adults/£3 students - includes Ploughmans supper (but please bring your own drinks).

An Interview with David Heath CBE

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
An Interview with David Heath CBE

I was able to interview David in Wincanton where we explored his education and background, experience, values and his approach to a range of policies.

King Arthur's Community School has been graded 'Good' by Ofsted

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Tamra Bradbury
King Arthur's Community School has been graded 'Good' by Ofsted

A school that is judged to be 'good' by Ofsted is a school that is serving its pupils well. David Heath MP, visited King Arthur's on 8th March 2010 to celebrate the good news along with students from the School Council.

REPORT: New Health Centre Public Meeting - 12th March

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Biddie Lawson
REPORT: New Health Centre Public Meeting - 12th March

A report on the public meeting held on Friday 12th March at 6.30 p.m. at the Memorial Hall to discuss the proposed new site for the Medical Centre, including questions from the public and the answers provided.

Town Council Candidate - Tim Adams

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Tim Adams
Town Council Candidate - Tim Adams

Tim Adams outlines why he stood for the recent Town Council Election and is making himself available for co-option for the latest vacancy.

Refuse Collection Over the Easter Period of 2010

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Sam Skirton
Refuse Collection Over the Easter Period of 2010

Here are the refuse collection dates for the Easter period of 2010.

Flying with the Royal Family

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
Flying with the Royal Family

Don't miss your chance to hear history come alive from one who was there when Group Captain David Greenway talks about Flying with the Royal Family on Friday 9th April at the Balsam Centre.

WBT Welcomes the Co-op to Wincanton

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Smith
WBT Welcomes the Co-op to Wincanton

The opening of the Co-op after the closure of Coopers is an event with considerable significance for the future of Wincanton High Street.

Mayor's Report February/March 2010

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Richard D'Arcy
Mayor's Report February/March 2010

Richard D'Arcy, Wincanton's recently elected Mayor, reflects on our current state of affairs during the last couple of months.

Health Centre Manager Reports on the Public Meeting

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Janet Loe
Health Centre Manager Reports on the Public Meeting

Janet Loe, Practice Manager of the Wincanton Health Centre, explains where we are now and the importance of the plans put forward, for those who were unable to attend the public meeting about the new Health Centre.

Preview's Spring Fashion Show of 2010

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Juliet Lake
Preview's Spring Fashion Show of 2010

Juliet Lake introduces the Spring Fashions illustrated here in photos by John Baxter.

Rochford's Open Day on Sat 10th April, with special guest Diarmuid Gavin!

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Rochford Garden Machinery
Rochford's Open Day on Sat 10th April, with special guest Diarmuid Gavin!

On Saturday 10th April, Rochford's will be inviting customers to their Annual Open Day at their centre in Murray Way on Wincanton Business Park. The day is sponsored by Husqvarna and will feature celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin.

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