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Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - February 2018
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Historian Susan Maltin from Horsington tells us about her five minutes of fame on the programme “Who do you think you are” and her encounter with Derek Jacobi, and Horsington School prepares for its Summer Fete.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for January & February 2018
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The Wincanton Branch’s monthly magazine for the Royal British Legion. This issue includes Wincanton's Remembrance 2017 parade, more about roads named after war heroes of Wincanton and a new permanent memorial in Wincanton.
Carrington House care staff acknowledged for long service
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Long-serving staff at Carrington House were recently invited to an event to celebrate their service achievements. An outstanding combined 85 years service was recognised at the event.
Why should you vote “Yes” on 8th February?
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Got an unexpected poll card through your door? Read on to find out why voting “Yes” next week could help Wincanton regain some control over its future development, and achieve a balanced community and local economy.
Next PACT meeting: Tuesday 30th January
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On Tuesday 30th January 2018, the Wincanton Neighbourhood Police Team will be holding a Partners and Communities Together (PACT) meeting at the offices of South Somerset District Council, Churchfields.
Shopping and services in Wincanton over the festive period
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With Christmas less than a week away we need to remember that the festive season can also result in some disruption to otherwise normal community service time-tables. The following information will hopefully help you to navigate the holiday period.
The Lovington Bakery is taking orders for Christmas Eve
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Going the extra mile this Christmas, The Lovington Bakery will be open for business on Christmas Eve (Sunday 24th) between 8am and 12 noon, but you'll want to pre-order to ensure that you get what you need!
Local businesses give Wincanton Rugby Club a fresh look
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Wincanton Rugby Club has received a cash boost from several local businesses to purchase a brand new and much needed home strip for the new season.
How 2017 will end for Wincanton Town Football Club
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We have three big games remaining in 2017, starting with local rivals Chard Town on the 23rd and the Boxing Day clash of Sherborne Town. We end the year at Chippenham on the 30th.
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - December 2017 & January 2018
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A tale by Mark Tucker about the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race he joined, Chris Bailward recounts his cycling trip which took him from Sicily to Somerset, and a farewell to Horsington's recently retired rector, Peter Hallet.
Cheese made in Horsington celebrated at the Great British Cheese Awards
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Feltham’s Farm, makers of Renegade Monk cheese, was recently awarded Runner-Up in the Best Soft Cheese category at the Great British Cheese Awards in London, and Gold at the Global Cheese Awards in Frome!
A Wincanton cake artist will be on Channel 4 on Monday
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Wincanton resident Helen Hermanstein Smith, owner of ImageCakes, will be decorating a Christmas cake on Channel 4’s Kirstie’s Homemade Christmas, on Monday 11th December.
“...and a partridge...” - Wincanton Youth Theatre’s 2017 Christmas show
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Following on from their huge success with Bugsy Malone in September, Wincanton Youth Theatre are proud to present their Christmas show for 2017, “…and a partridge…”, featuring over twenty acts, including some wonderful singing, dancing and, this year, some serious acting.
Brendan Rendall - Running to the ends of the Earth
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Brendan Rendall has run marathons the length of whole countries, and raised money to build a school building in Malawi. Earlier this year he returned to his home town to give an inspiration talk in Wincanton Memorial Hall about his adventures.
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza is on Saturday 2nd December
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It’s that time of year again, and the Christmas spirit is ramping up. Wincanton’s Christmas Extravaganza gets the season formally underway on the afternoon of Saturday 2nd December - a change from the usual Friday night.
Wincanton Community Hospital's Christmas Fayre is this Sunday
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The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital are holding their 2017 Christmas Fayre on Sunday 26th November. There'll be gifts, crafts, face painting, cakes, a bouncy castle, miniature steam train rides, a BBQ and lots more.
Wincanton Youth Theatre performed live on BBC radio!
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Earlier this month, BBC Somerset’s Clueless team joined the Wincanton Youth Theatre at their weekly rehearsals, and they performed live on BBC radio to bring the show to a close.
Wincanton's two-hour weekend blackout
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On Saturday night, Wincanton experienced a two-hour power cut. 738 households were denied their Strictly fix while engineers worked to replace a faulty cable box.
Spectra Musica's ‘Autumn Leaves’ concert in Gillingham next week
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Spectra Musica will be performing their ‘Autumn Leaves’ concert at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Gillingham on Saturday 25th November.
One of Wincanton's eyesores is finally being demolished!
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People in Wincanton are smiling this week with the news that the derelict house adjacent to The Wagtail on the Wincanton Gateway retail park is finally being demolished.
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