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Wincanton Housing Crisis – Public Meeting on Tuesday 18th November

Sun 2 Nov 2014
By Bryony Loader
Wincanton Housing Crisis – Public Meeting on Tuesday 18th November

Wincanton’s future is in our hands. Please support the campaign to prevent urban sprawl engulfing village communities and devouring our open spaces. A campaign group has come together to fight all current building applications. We’d like you to join us.

Charlton Musgrove’s Annual Quiz Night – Friday 14th November

Thu 30 Oct 2014
By Jonathan Hand
Charlton Musgrove’s Annual Quiz Night – Friday 14th November

A Quiz Night is being held in Charlton Musgrove Memorial Hall on Friday 14th November in aid of St Stephen & St Paul’s Parish Church. Tickets are £7.50 per person, including food.

Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - November 2014

Wed 29 Oct 2014
By Jane Jones
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - November 2014

The latest events and articles from Horsington and South Cheriton, keeping residents and visitors in touch with the local activities in the area.

Salvage Hunter’s Eye is on the Art at Bruton

Mon 27 Oct 2014
By Kate Cox
Salvage Hunter’s Eye is on the Art at Bruton

Bruton School for Girls was turned into a film set for the day when star of TV’s Salvage Hunters, Drew Pritchard, arrived to rummage amongst the hidden treasures at the girls’ school.

Autumn Courses with a Smile

Mon 27 Oct 2014
By Adrian Bowen
Autumn Courses with a Smile

Somerset Skills & Learning was recently visited by OfSted, who acknowledged the benefits and value that participation in community education gave their learners.

Rogue Parking in South Street – How Long Before Someone is Hurt?

Fri 24 Oct 2014
By John Smith
Rogue Parking in South Street – How Long Before Someone is Hurt?

For a great many years the South Street bottleneck has been a treacherous pass. It's a wonder nobody has been hurt. Despite several suggestions, and impending invasive works and a road closure at this location, a solution has yet to materialise.

The Art of Medicine – A History Society Talk by Hendrika Foster

Fri 24 Oct 2014
By John Baxter
The Art of Medicine – A History Society Talk by Hendrika Foster

The Art of Medicine is the subject of art historian Hendrika Foster’s illustrated talk on Friday 31st October. Sounds mysterious. Isn’t Medicine a Science?

Beginners Running Group at Wincanton Sports Ground

Thu 23 Oct 2014
By Jade Hansford
Beginners Running Group at Wincanton Sports Ground

Do you want to start running, but don’t want to do it alone? Wincanton Sports Ground is starting a beginners running group using our 3-2-1km route. Participants can walk, jog or run the route, doing what make them feels comfortable.

The Bubbly Glass Engraver – Glass Engraving at Your Service

Wed 22 Oct 2014
By Mrs Maria Adams
The Bubbly Glass Engraver – Glass Engraving at Your Service

The Bubbly Glass Engraver is a family owned company who pride themselves on providing unique, hand engraved gifts. Glass is engraved by hand to any design you require for a unique gift that will be treasured for years to come.

Elderly Dog Walker Dies After Hit-and-Run Incident in Bruton UPDATED

Mon 20 Oct 2014
By John Smith
Elderly Dog Walker Dies After Hit-and-Run Incident in Bruton <small style='color: red;'>UPDATED</small>

On the evening of 14th October an elderly gentleman walking to his local shop with his dogs was hit by a vehicle on Cole Road, Bruton. Despite attention at the scene he later died of his injuries.

Town Council Grants - Applications for 2015 Now Available

Mon 20 Oct 2014
By John Smith
Town Council Grants - Applications for 2015 Now Available

Every year the Town Council accepts applications for grant funding from local charities and voluntary organisations. They are now looking for applications for the 2015 awards.

"12 Years a Slave" Showing at WFS on Wednesday 22nd

Sat 18 Oct 2014
By John Smith
"12 Years a Slave" Showing at WFS on Wednesday 22nd

Wincanton Film Society will be showing last year’s box office hit, "12 Years a Slave" on Wednesday 22nd October in King Arthur’s School Performance Enhancement Centre.

Talk by "Who Do You Think You Are?" Presenter Nick Barratt

Fri 17 Oct 2014
By Jane Jones
Talk by "Who Do You Think You Are?" Presenter Nick Barratt

Author and TV presenter Nick Barratt will give a talk on Family History and the Media on Saturday 25th October at St John's Church, Horsington. His talk will take us behind the scenes of the popular TV programme "Who Do You Think You Are?"

Bruton Dub Club Promises a Hot Night with Live Bands

Thu 16 Oct 2014
By Mat Runacre
Bruton Dub Club Promises a Hot Night with Live Bands

Bruton Dub Club holds the second of its popular monthly reggae and dub nights on Saturday 18th October at Bruton Community Hall, with MC Clappers Priest, El Bib on the decks and live music from Bruton band Sons of David.

Halloween Street Market Pumpkin Competition! - This Sunday

Wed 15 Oct 2014
By John Smith
Halloween Street Market Pumpkin Competition! - This Sunday

This month's Sunday Market will have a Halloween theme, with Halloween sweets and a pumpkin carving competition! Check out the festivities and some new stalls from 10am-3pm.

Under Starter’s Orders! Wincanton’s 2015 Racing Season Starts Soon!

Wed 15 Oct 2014
By Hannah Walker
Under Starter’s Orders! Wincanton’s 2015 Racing Season Starts Soon!

To celebrate the return of racing to Wincanton on Thursday 16th October after its annual four-month break, race-goers will be treated to a parade of racehorses, featuring some of the West Country’s finest stars.

South Street, Wincanton, to Close for Six Days

Wed 15 Oct 2014
By John Smith
South Street, Wincanton, to Close for Six Days

On 27th October yet more road works come to Wincanton. The top of South Street will be closed from the Market Place junction for six days to allow essential drainage work to be completed.

A303 Resurfacing Now Extended From Wincanton to Sparkford

Tue 14 Oct 2014
By John Smith
A303 Resurfacing Now Extended From Wincanton to Sparkford

More road works on the A303 will follow on from the current works. The new works between Wincanton and Sparkford are due to start on 15th October, taking up to 49 days to re-surface the eastbound carriageway.

Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for September 2014

Mon 13 Oct 2014
By Tony Goddard
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for September 2014

News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the September Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in pdf format.

Police Raid Wincanton Industrial Unit in Search of Drugs UPDATED

Sun 12 Oct 2014
By John Smith
Police Raid Wincanton Industrial Unit in Search of Drugs <small style='color: red;'>UPDATED</small>

Avon & Somerset Police raided an industrial unit on the Bennetts Field Trading Estate, Wincanton, on Thursday 25th September, discovering around 100 cannabis plants.

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