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Christmas Made Easy – Gorgeous Furniture, Gifts & Accessories from Myakka

Tue 2 Dec 2014
By Andrea Cowan
Christmas Made Easy – Gorgeous Furniture, Gifts & Accessories from Myakka

Visit Myakka this Christmas for fair trade solid wood furniture, unique, affordable gifts and gorgeous home accessories. Join us for a special late shopping evening, open until 8.00pm on Friday 5th December, complete with mince pies and mulled wine.

Help Wincanton’s Churches Find Their Sheep at the Christmas Extravaganza

Mon 1 Dec 2014
By John Smith
Help Wincanton’s Churches Find Their Sheep at the Christmas Extravaganza

Wincanton Churches are concerned that some of their flock (of the knitted variety) are lost in shops in Wincanton. The Churches need your help to find them. The search begins on Friday 5th December at Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza.

Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar on 6th December 2014

Sun 30 Nov 2014
By Arthur Pickup
Scouts Group Christmas Bazaar on 6th December 2014

The 1st Wincanton Scouts Group is holding their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 6th December, so do pop along to the Wincanton Memorial Hall at 10.00am for a quiet coffee and a biscuit, and browse around our many stalls.

Wincanton Knife Attack Leaves Man Injured UPDATED

Sun 30 Nov 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Knife Attack Leaves Man Injured <small style='color: red;'>UPDATED</small>

A man was attacked in Angel Lane, Wincanton, by a man wielding a knife and left requiring hospital treatment on Wednesday 26th November. Police have issued a description of the assailant – can you help?

Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2014 – Friday 5th December

Sat 29 Nov 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2014 – Friday 5th December

The 2014 Wincanton Christmas extravaganza will take place on Friday 5th of December 2014, from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. Be sure to visit this well established annual event for an evening full of shopping, entertainment and fun for all the family.

Christmas Gift Day at Holbrook House

Fri 28 Nov 2014
By Colin Walker
Christmas Gift Day at Holbrook House

Let us help you with your Christmas shopping this year. Everyone is welcome to come along and see what beautiful Christmas gifts we have at Holbrook House on Thursday 4th December.

Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine for December/January

Thu 27 Nov 2014
By Jane Jones
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine for December/January

Articles of interest, news and activities for Horsington and South Cheriton, covering December 2014 and January 2015. Read about young explorers in the Namibian desert, a school pilgrimage to Salisbury and much more.

From an Art to a Science – A Talk by Hendrika Foster

Thu 27 Nov 2014
By Nigel Fox
From an Art to a Science – A Talk by Hendrika Foster

In a fascinating and well attended talk to the Wincanton Museum and History Society, Hendrika Foster explored an intriguing topic outlining the history of medicine and how it has shifted from being seen as an art to a science.

Kimbers’ Farm Shop Christmas Tasting – No Need for Wellies!

Wed 26 Nov 2014
By Naomi Kimber
Kimbers’ Farm Shop Christmas Tasting – No Need for Wellies!

Make your way to Kimbers’ new mud-free Farm Shop on Wednesday 3rd December! Order your free range turkeys, geese, ducks and chickens at their Christmas Tasting. The shop is also full of other foods, crafts and gifts to buy.

Believe in the Magic – Henstridge Christmas Market on 29th November

Wed 26 Nov 2014
By Lucy Morland
Believe in the Magic – Henstridge Christmas Market on 29th November

Henstridge's Believe in the Magic of Christmas Market is being held again this year at Gartell's Light Railway, Yenston, Templecombe on Saturday 29th November, from 12.00pm – 2.00pm. There will be plenty of entertainment for children and adults alike.

Wincanton Community Hospital Christmas Fayre

Tue 25 Nov 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Community Hospital Christmas Fayre

The Wincanton Community Hospital Christmas Fayre takes place at the Hospital on Sunday 30th November between 2.00pm and 4.00pm.

Hogswatch is Coming! Jollities Commence 28th November

Tue 25 Nov 2014
By Vicky Vagg
Hogswatch is Coming! Jollities Commence 28th November

All fans of the works of Sir Terry Pratchett are invited to come and help the Discworld Emporium celebrate Hogswatch in Wincanton on the 28/29/30th November 2014. There will be fun, jollity, fantastic food and a possibility of quaffing.

Christmas with Dickens – A Talk by David and Jenny Peet

Mon 24 Nov 2014
By John Baxter
Christmas with Dickens – A Talk by David and Jenny Peet

Well known speaker David Peet and his wife Jenny will be giving a talk on Thursday 27th November to Wincanton Museum and History Society about Charles Dickens and his interest in Christmas.

Lawnmower Maintenance Workshop Starting at The Balsam Centre

Sat 22 Nov 2014
By Annette Yoosefinejad
Lawnmower Maintenance Workshop Starting at The Balsam Centre

The Balsam Centre is running some new practical workshops and classes for people who are out of work or unemployed. The latest to start is a Lawnmower Maintenance Workshop. The class will take place every Wednesday at 11.00am.

Wincanton Co-Op Robbed by Armed Thief

Fri 21 Nov 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Co-Op Robbed by Armed Thief

On Wednesday 12th November an armed robber entered the Co-Op store and threatened a member of staff just before closure of the store at the end of the day (around 9:55pm).

REPORT: Wincanton Housing Crisis – Public Meeting

Thu 20 Nov 2014
By Fanny Charles
REPORT: Wincanton Housing Crisis – Public Meeting

On Tuesday 18th November the Sweetman Hall at The Bear Inn was packed for a public meeting called by an informal action group set up to oppose further housing development in Wincanton.

David Rendel, LibDem Parliamentary Candidate, Campaigns in Wincanton

Thu 20 Nov 2014
By John Burrough
David Rendel, LibDem Parliamentary Candidate, Campaigns in Wincanton

David Rendel was recently in Wincanton, knocking on doors and leading his team in carrying out a residents’ survey, his aim being to meet as many people as possible. In this photo he's with Sheila and Mark Savage of Mundays Mead.

Cherry Pip Marketing – Targeted Leaflet Marketing at Your Service

Tue 18 Nov 2014
By Tracy West
Cherry Pip Marketing – Targeted Leaflet Marketing at Your Service

A well orchestrated leaflet marketing campaign can boost your business for Christmas, New Year and beyond. Cherry Pip Marketing is collaboration between some great minds with backgrounds in marketing, sales and retail at senior management level.

Extended & Refurbished Lidl is Open for Business

Mon 17 Nov 2014
By John Smith
Extended & Refurbished Lidl is Open for Business

After a major extension and a complete refurbishment you would have expected that Lidl would have re-opened the doors with a great fanfare. But with typical German efficiency the doors opened last Tuesday and the working day commenced.

Your Town Council Wants to Talk to You!

Fri 14 Nov 2014
By John Smith
Your Town Council Wants to Talk to You!

Wincanton Town Council has set up a regular surgery to give you an easy way to talk to them and share your views about Wincanton. This is your chance to submit suggestions about how you want to see your community develop.

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