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Museum Gets a Logo Thanks to King Arthur’s Artists
Will Bristol and Brad Tucker, students at King Arthur’s Community School, win prizes for designing a powerful logo for the Wincanton Museum and History Society.
Pick 'n' Mix Speed Limits
Confusion reigns in Galhampton. Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, David Rendel, has spotted a set of contradictory speed limit signs near his North Barrow home.
Springwatch's Chris Sperring Will Talk in Wincanton on 13th March
Chris Sperring, a professional wildlife conservationist most recognisable these days by his involvement with the BBC's Springwatch, will be in Wincanton on 13th March to give a talk on wildlife conservation in this area. Tickets only £3!
Japanese Doll Festival at the Balsam Centre
Japanese Playgroup South West UK is hosting a fundraising event on Saturday 28th February at the Balsam Centre. The Japanese Doll Festival promotes UK-Japan friendship, inviting local artists to exhibit their artworks while providing cultural exchange opportunities for all generations.
Race Night Fundraiser for the Balsam Centre
Get a group of friends together and join the Balsam Centre as they host an evening of entertainment with their Race Night fundraiser on Friday 27th Feburary at Wincanton Memorial Hall.
A Butterfly Summer: Monitoring Butterflies at Carymoor
Volunteer ‘Butterfly Transect Walker’ Julian Rawlins monitors butterfly numbers on the Carymoor nature reserve near Castle Cary. He reports on his 2014 results, revealing that it was a good summer for butterflies.
Milborne Port Opera Up For Four Awards
Local amateur group Milborne Port Opera has been nominated for four awards in the forthcoming David Beach Awards from the Somerset Fellowship of Drama (Somerset’s answer to the "Oscars").
The Invisible Woman Showing at Wincanton Film Society on 18th February
On Wednesday 18th February Wincanton Film Society season continues its 2014-15 programme with a screening of The Invisible Woman, starring Ralph Fiennes, Felicity Jones and Kristin Scott Thomas.
The Sweet Smell of Success - Celebration Cakes by Tanya Martin
A year after setting up her successful cake business, Art of Cakes, Tanya Martin talks to me about her passion for baking and cake decoration. Her bespoke cakes demonstrate her enormous skill and creative flair.
NatWest Wincanton Reassures – We’re Not Closing!
Following an incorrect announcement in the Western Gazette that NatWest in Wincanton is to close, staff at the Wincanton branch have been reassuring customers and visitors that it’s business as usual.
Old Time Jazz comes to Charlton Horethorne
As part of the Take Art Rural Touring service, Fumi Okiji’s Old Time Jazz Band will be visiting Charlton Horethorne Village Hall on Thursday 12th February at 7.30pm.
Town Council Surgeries & Election Hustings in Wincanton
Saturday Surgeries, started by Wincanton Town Council last autumn, have now begun a new series of Surgeries for 2015 to hear residents’ views. Additionally, prospective candidates for both Town and District Councils will attend a Hustings in April.
C.A.T.C.H. Litter Pick Along the River Cale – Sunday 1st March 2015
Community action group C.A.T.C.H. will be carrying out their next litter pick along the River Cale on Sunday 1st March 2015. As always, the group would like to invite any willing volunteers to join them on the day from 9.00am.
Prestigious National Award & New Premises for KD Grooming Studio
Kelly Davis and the team at KD Grooming Studio have plenty to shout about. Winning the prestigious national accolade of Grooming Business of the Year (2014) came just days before moving into new, bigger premises in Wincanton.
A Time for Gifts – Inheritance Tax Tips from Battens Solicitors
Are you worried that the value of your property, cash and investments may leave your loved ones facing large Inheritance Tax bills? How can you ensure that you leave more of your estate to your loved ones? Naomi Dyer investigates...
Bruton Dub Club Celebrates Six Months on 14th February
The Bruton Dub Club celebrates its first six months with their show on Saturday 14th February, featuring the return of Trench City, Roots Inspiration Sound, MC Clapper Priest, MC Mvp, MC Levi P and DJ Raw Footage. It will be sweaty!
Brue Valley Rotary Club Charity Concert on 12th February
King Arthur’s School, Wincanton has kindly provided the venue for a fund-raising Concert organised by Brue Valley Rotary Club to help a project to support young adults who have grown up in Bulgarian children’s homes.
Another Thank You From The Wincanton Live At Home Scheme
Another busy year for the Wincanton Live At Home Scheme, none of which would have been possible without the work put in by our fantastic volunteers, or the support of a number of businesses and organisations in Wincanton and South Somerset.
New Year, New Kits For Wincanton Town FC Youth
Wincanton Town FC (Youth Section) has started 2015 with five of our teams having new kits, which have been kindly donated by local businesses.
Spring Clean Wincanton!
Be part of the Big Spring Clean Up! The Town Team is working on a fantastic project called 'Spring Clean Wincanton', a two day clean-up operation in the town, in which they hope to involve as many people as possible.
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