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Wincanton Gets a 2015 Town Council Election
With the registration deadline now passed, it has been announced that there are enough candidates for a full Wincanton Town Council election. Here’s the final list, with a little bit of history thrown in.
Wincanton Trader & UKIP Candidate Mark Vallance Stands for Election
Views from UKIP candidate Mark Vallance, who is standing for South Somerset District Council in the forthcoming elections.
One Style MDV Plays at Bruton Dub Club – Saturday 18th April
April’s Bruton Dub Club live band is “impossible not to dance to...”. You can see One Style MDV, a London Reggae band who has been playing together for 30 years at the Bruton Dub Club on Saturday 18th April.
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - April 2015
Download a copy of April's edition of Horsington and South Cheriton's Villager Magazine, with news, events, contacts and information for the surrounding area.
David Warburton Welcomes £92,600 Grant to a Wincanton Church
David Warburton, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Frome has welcomed the announcement of a £92,600 government repair grant to the Church of St. Luke and St. Teresa in Wincanton.
Join Wincanton Town Team for the Great Spring Clean
Wincanton Town Team is organising a Spring Clean Wincanton weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, 23rd and 24th May and they want involve as many people as possible. Put some love back into our lovely High Street!
Guernsey’s for Goodness Sake
Ex-farmer Digby Gribble from North Cadbury is setting up a new milk processing business, Quality Milk Southwest, to be based at Coldcot Farm, Stourton. He and his team will be specialising in the processing of Guernsey and Jersey milk.
Free Skills Workshops for Anyone Working 16 Hours or Less
The Balsam Centre is running a Jewellery Workshop and an Ebay workshop as part of their new Skills Workshops, aimed at people who are not working or working 16 hours or less.
Nanny Jack’s Sweetie Shop is Open for Business
Wincanton’s latest new business, “Nanny Jacks”, is open for business. Owners Jackie and John Fitzpatrick have opened their Sweets and Treats shop next door to the Coventry Building Society at the top of the High Street.
Key Milestone for New Wincanton Children’s Nursery
Offices at Churchfields, Wincanton have had change of use permission granted by South Somerset District Council to transform them into a children’s nursery. Forty much needed spaces for 0 – 4 year-olds will be created.
Milborne Port Opera Gets Ready for “Spring Fate”
Milborne Port Opera’s latest show, “Spring Fate”, opens after Easter. A bouncing musical comedy about spying, intrigue, top secret papers and rocky marriages, performed by an award-winning company.
I Might Run for Town Councillor. Who’s With Me?
I’m seriously considering running for Town Councillor this year. But it’s a little daunting and I’d feel better if other people stepped up with me so I’m not the only new guy. There's only ten days left for applications, though...
Celebrating 125 Years of Wincanton Silver Band
The Wincanton Silver Band is a prominent part of Town life, entertaining us throughout the town year at many local events. Now they are celebrating 125 years of bringing enjoyment to others through their music.
The Shedders – Working in the Community
Wincanton’s Shedders were in the press recently because of their work supplying owl boxes to the Hawke and Owl Trust. Now they are bringing the benefits of their gifts to bear closer to home.
Uncle Tom's New Sign References Discworld's Most Famous Pub
A new pub sign has appeared in Wincanton’s High Street. Uncle Toms now has a fresh sign pained by one of Discworld’s noted illustrators, Richard Kingston and referencing one of Discworld’s most famous pubs, The Mended Drum.
Wincanton Mourns the Passing of Author Sir Terry Pratchett
On Thursday 12th March the media announced the death of world-famous author Sir Terry Pratchett. Although Terry didn’t live in Wincanton, he most certainly had a major impact on the town.
Wincanton's Parliamentary, District and Town Council Hustings UPDATED
Wincanton Chamber of Commerce is organising two election hustings in April to help you decide who to vote for. You are invited to submit questions for the candidates.
Charitable Ploughing Match on Easter Sunday
A group of local people, who live in Charlton Musgrove and Gillingham, are working hard preparing for a charitable ploughing match to be held on Easter Sunday (5th April) between 10.00am – 2.00pm at Lower Zeals, near Mere.
Wincanton's View of the 2015 Solar Eclipse
Some of us were lucky enough to have time to enjoy the solar eclipse this morning. Check out some photos of the celestial phenomenon, and then send in some of your own!
George Keen Talks to History Society on Traditional Cheese Making
At a packed meeting of the Museum and History Society George Keen gave a fascinating talk on how he and his family have been making Cheddar Cheese on their farm outside Wincanton, which has achieved international fame for its taste and quality.
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