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Renovation of the Cale Park shelter has finally begun

Wed 15 Nov 2017
By Dave Smith
Renovation of the Cale Park shelter has finally begun

Cale Park has seen a lot of action in the last 18 months, including the opening of the new play area and footbridge. But one major eyesore still blotted the landscape. Until now.

Wincanton's plans for Remembrance Day 2017

Sat 11 Nov 2017
By Tony Goddard
Wincanton's plans for Remembrance Day 2017

There will be two ceremonies taking place during Remembrance Sunday in Wincanton this year. The Regimental Remembrance Service for 1 Regiment Army Air Corp, and the traditional Royal British Legion Remembrance Parade.

Check out the model railway exhibition at King Arthur's School this weekend

Fri 10 Nov 2017
By Steve Rodd
Check out the model railway exhibition at King Arthur's School this weekend

There will be plenty of layouts including all the popular gauges, and six traders to help you source the items you're looking for. There'll even be a working mini steam train outside offering rides!

Ultimate Pro Wrestling returns to Wincanton Memorial Hall this weekend

Fri 10 Nov 2017
By Mark Fry
Ultimate Pro Wrestling returns to Wincanton Memorial Hall this weekend

Following several sold-out shows, Ultimate Pro Wrestling is back for another night of hard-hitting, high-flying, family-friendly wrestling entertainment.

Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - November 2017

Fri 10 Nov 2017
By Jeanne Mortarotti
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - November 2017

Horsington's cheese, Renegade Monk, won Gold at the Global Cheese Awards held in Frome, and an appeal for donations to replace broken play equipment in the village.

Hello, from the triumphant Wincanton Town FC

Thu 9 Nov 2017
By Chris Wise
Hello, from the triumphant Wincanton Town FC

Hi all, and welcome to what will be the first in a monthly blog from me as Wincanton Town F.C. manager with the Wincanton Window. Our team beat a Yeovil Town 11 last night!

HRH The Countess of Wessex visited the Balsam Centre last week!

Wed 8 Nov 2017
By Sue Place
HRH The Countess of Wessex visited the Balsam Centre last week!

The Balsam Centre in Wincanton proudly welcomed Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex on her official visit on Wednesday 1st November.

A Christmas Fayre at Ansford Academy

Tue 7 Nov 2017
By John Smith
A Christmas Fayre at Ansford Academy

Ansford Academy is holding a Christmas fayre and raffle next week, to raise money to purchase 3D printers and other mobile devices that will help the school to prepare students for today’s technology-rich world.

Vote for C.A.T.C.H. to get funding from Aviva

Wed 1 Nov 2017
By Dave Smith
Vote for C.A.T.C.H. to get funding from Aviva

C.A.T.C.H. has been nominated as a potential recipient of funding from the Aviva Community Fund, but the amount of money they could win depends entirely on the number of votes they receive. Here's how to support the group!

Enjoy bonfire night at the Sports Ground again this year!

Tue 31 Oct 2017
By John Smith
Enjoy bonfire night at the Sports Ground again this year!

After a successful debut fireworks display at the Wincanton Sports Ground last year, Wincanton Football Club is gearing up for a repeat this year on Saturday 4th November. Bring your own fireworks to add to the show!

East Somerset in Business event at Haynes Motor Museum next Thursday

Wed 25 Oct 2017
By Pam Williams
East Somerset in Business event at Haynes Motor Museum next Thursday

South Somerset District Council is working with Blackmore Vale Business Breakfast, Bruton and Wincanton Chambers of Commerce to hold a business event at Haynes Motor Museum next Thursday.

Police and Crime Commissioner drop-in surgery on 26th October

Tue 24 Oct 2017
By John Smith
Police and Crime Commissioner drop-in surgery on 26th October

Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens will be visiting Wincanton on Thursday 26th October 2017. She'll be hosting an informal public drop-in at the Balsam Centre.

Old Wincanton - a Museum and History Society talk by John Sansom

Sat 21 Oct 2017
By John Baxter
Old Wincanton - a Museum and History Society talk by John Sansom

Having spent most of his life working in and around Wincanton, John has accumulated a unique collection of stories about our town and the people who live in it and how in his life-time it has changed.

Wincanton Baptist Church coffee morning raises more money for Macmillan

Wed 18 Oct 2017
By John Smith
Wincanton Baptist Church coffee morning raises more money for Macmillan

Wincanton Baptist Church is just one of many local groups that dedicate one of their monthly coffee mornings each year to the Macmillan cause. This year, on 21st September.

Taking fly-tipping to the next level in Wincanton

Tue 17 Oct 2017
By Dave Smith
Taking fly-tipping to the next level in Wincanton

Someone in Wincanton has taken fly-tipping to a whole new level today, by dumping a Lexus in the drainage channel between the Morrisons roundabout and the skate park.

Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for October & November 2017

Sun 15 Oct 2017
By Steve Lee
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for October & November 2017

The Wincanton Branch’s monthly magazine for the Royal British Legion. This issue includes Remembrance 2017, 63rd (RN) Division, Wincanton road names and Poppy Appeal 2017.

First honey show at Castle Cary

Fri 13 Oct 2017
By Fanny Charles
First honey show at Castle Cary

For the first time, South East Somerset Beekeepers will be holding their annual honey show at Castle Cary. There will be honey to try and honey to buy, information and advice on helping and keeping bees and a beekeeping display.

It's Wincanton Carnival tomorrow!

Thu 12 Oct 2017
By John Smith
It's Wincanton Carnival tomorrow!

Tomorrow is C-Day! The 2017 Wincanton Carnival will start at 7:30pm, Friday 13th October. What could go wrong? This year, Wincanton spectators will see fifty entries including five full sized floats, and the weather forecast ain't so bad either.

Wincantata Handbell Rally is at KA this Saturday

Wed 11 Oct 2017
By Jane Findley
Wincantata Handbell Rally is at KA this Saturday

Wincantata Handbell Team is hosting a handbell rally at King Arthur’s School on Saturday 14th October, to which we are expecting at least one hundred handbell ringers from the local area, with approximately four hundred bells!

A Choir and Brass Spectacular at St Mary’s, Bruton

Sun 8 Oct 2017
By Barbara Jenkinson
A Choir and Brass Spectacular at St Mary’s, Bruton

The choirs of St Mary’s Church, Bruton, will be joining forces with Bruton Choral Society, trumpet soloists David Bertie and Jeff Purtle and organists Simon Clarkson and David Slater for an exhilarating evening of music for choir and brass next weekend.

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