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Parkinson's Awareness Day at Morrisons
Members of the Wincanton and Area Parkinson's Group spent Thursday 14th in the foyer of Morrisons handing out leaflets, collecting donations and talking to people about Parkinson's Disease.
Mayor's Ball Raises £2,500 for WCH Scanner Appeal
Tickets were sold out for this charity event which raised money for Wincanton Community Hospital's Scanner Appeal.
What Parking Charges?
Liberal Democrat candidate for the District Council Jane Lock discusses the Conservative claim that the Liberal Democrats are out to impose parking charges on Wincanton. (Another hot topic of debate for tonight's husting.)
David Heath on the Alternative Vote
David Heath lists his reasons for saying yes to the Alternative Vote. (Check this out before coming to the husting tomorrow evening at KA's.)
First Steps in Floristry - Flowers that bloom in the Spring
Most people like flowers but we don't always know how to make the most of them. Help is at hand in the form of a First Steps in Floristry course starting on Friday 6th May at the Balsam Centre.
Art for Life - Sustainable Sculptures in Historic Venues
Fiona Campbell will be showing her unusual work at some exciting forthcoming Sculpture Exhibitions in Somerset and Wiltshire. The shows are in some fabulous, historic venues from the oldest Arts Centre (Bridgwater) to Stourhead National Trust Estate.
Annual Parish Meeting - 28th April 2011
Don't miss this important chance to hear a review of what our Town Council has been doing during the past year.
Wincanton's Premier Outdoor Recreational Facility
Wincanton Sports Ground is an outdoor recreational facility, serving the Blackmore Vale and beyond for local outdoor sports teams and private functions. Our home football teams have recently achieved a set of impressive wins.
Election Husting on Wednesday 20th April 2011
Election Hustings are being held at King Arthur's School to allow local voters to ask questions of all candidates. On 5th May you will be voting for new Town Councillors, District Councillors, AND voting for/against the New Alternative Voting System!
The Old Inn Goes Caribbean - Bank Holiday Special Event
Fancy a special event with a Caribbean twist? Fantastic food and a day of music at The Old Inn, including a solid steel band and other local acts on Sunday 29th April.
Sandbag - Wincanton RBL Newsletter: March 2011
Catch up with the latest news from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Everyone is welcome to join the legion, regardless of whether or not you have a service background. For further information ring 01963-824193 or 01963-32952.
Midweek Mingle - Networking for Professional Women
Informal business networking for professional women comes to Wincanton. Midweek Mingle welcomes women who work in all areas to these informal, low-cost, effective networking events. We will be having our first meeting in the newly refurbished Red Lion Cafe Bar in Wincanton at 7.30pm on Wednesday 13th April.
Framed by Frank Foster
Picture framing, particularly for artists and crafts people is not always simple and straightforward, which is why so many beat their path to Frank’s door on Bayford Hill.
Methane - The Most Dangerous Gas in Our Everyday Lives!
Clive Rogers introduces Methane and the different ways this 'Green House Gas' is affecting us and launches an interesting competition. Design your own system for capturing methane from cows.
Want to Join a Knitting Group?
Want to try knitting? A very relaxing and interesting way to be creative and make friends!
Local Businesses come together to offer business support day in Wincanton
A group of local Wincanton businesses have come together to offer a day of free talks, advice and networking at Wincanton Racecourse. On Wednesday 6th April from 10am to 5pm, free help and advice is available.
Wincanton PACT Meeting - 17th March 2011
CCTV, Parking, Speeding and Anti-Social Behaviour all discussed at this meeting.
Spring Comes to the Town
As March ends and April begins the first shoots of spring are with us.
Pothole Claims a Life - Margaret Nicholl
Experienced Wincanton cyclist Margaret Nicholl, wife of Richard, came off her bicycle after hitting a pothole and never regained consciousness.
KA's Amazing Technicolor Production: Joseph
Hitting the boards after only two weeks of intensive work the a cast of 25 students drawn from the first three years (7,8 and 9) have just put on a wonderful production of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Charity Status for the Wincanton Window Adopted
On 8th February our Organising Committee met to adopt our constitution as a charity and appointed five trustees.
Chaos and Gridlock in South Street
Parking outside the NatWest Bank in South Street continues to cause gridlock and chaos. Can anything be done about this?
Civic Service in Wincanton Parish Church
Mayors and other visitors from surrounding town support the Mayor's Civic Service on the 6th of March.
KA Badminton Team in South West Championships
Having won the Somerset County Championships, King Arthur's Under 16 Boy's team represented the County at Exeter University Sports Centre on the 3rd March.
Girl's New Football Kit
Wincanton Youth Football Club's under 11 girls team received their new kit from Mr Gary Bridger, Managing Director of Merlin Telecom t/a Airwaves Communications.
NHS Somerset Drives Stroke and Wasted Medicines Awareness Campaigns
Somerset NHS are driving awareness of two campaigns, "Are Your Medicines Going Down the Drain?" and "Stroke Campaign Returns to save Somerset Lives."
Anna Cuff Introduces Elegant Home
Already well established Anna Cuff's shop Elegant Home is now flourishing in Market Place. If you have not done so recently now is the time to visit this truly elegant enhancement of Wincanton's shopping scene.
Golf for Beginners at Wincanton Golf Club
As the weather begins to improve why not learn to play golf? Those who want to start the game and those who have tried a few shots already can learn the fundamentals of the game.
Don't Miss Muriel at the Dolphin
Outrageous performance poet Muriel Lavender is one of this year's top features at the Frome Festival - and the Edinburgh Fringe! Now's your chance to catch her one-woman show right here on your doorstep.
Brue Valley Rotary Club Celebrates its Success
After a year of fund-raising activities in the local area to generate interest in the formation of a new Rotary Club, the founder members were joined by Rotarians from across the south west of England to celebrate receiving their charter.