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Tracey Sen Introduces Little Cherubs
Little Cherubs at the top of South Street has now been open for six months and provides Wincanton with its only specialist children's clothing boutique.
Pink Grasshoppers at Carymoor Environment Centre - and Other Beauties
You've heard about white elephants and red herrings, how about pink grasshoppers? Unusual sightings at Carymoor; a pink grasshopper and a fly pretending to be a hornet.
Plants with Pzazz for Late Summer Colour
Sarah Darlington visits plantswoman Angela Whinfield to talk about keeping the garden looking good in August and September.
Wincanton Artist Julie Jenkins Opens Her Home for Somerset Art Weeks
From Saturday 18th September 2010 until Sunday 3rd October 2010, 2 The Old Police Station, North Street, Wincanton, BA9 9AZ, will be open to the public from 11.00am until 6.00pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Somerset Art Weeks.
Weekend Fitness Classes Coming To Holbrook House
Saturday morning exercise classes are coming to Holbrook House starting on 11th September.
Bruton Art Society Opens a Powerful Exhibition
The Window celebrates the 57th Annual Exhibition of Bruton Art Society. We place some one hundred images on the site to encourage you to come and see the originals. Now open daily from 11am till 5pm until 3pm on Sunday 29th August at Bruton School for Girls.
Somerset Skills and Learning - Offering A Variety of Adult Courses
Make sure you take advantage of the wide range of courses for adults, recreational, vocational, and skill enhancing that are on offer here during the day and in the evening. The Skills and Learning Team are here to help.
The People's Plan - Getting Involved
Excited by the idea of using the People's Plan to get things moving for improvements in Wincanton and for the role the Window might play in this, I approach Jonquil Lowe and learn more about it.
Was John Wesley Right? Is Wincanton Still Boring?
A well established citizen lets off steam. Do you agree or are they being unfair? Comment!
Refill - Not Landfill! Do Your Bit, Reduce Pollution Washing Up
Steve at Wincanton Wholefoods shows how you can do your bit by re-using your plastic bottles and using an environmentally friendly Ecover product such as washing up liquid.
Arthritis Research Garden Party
Originally planned by Biddie Lawson, this year's Arthritis Research Garden Party was a poignant reminder and celebration of what she achieved.
Bruton Art Society Annual Exhibition 2010
Saturday 21st - Saturday 29th August at Bruton School for Girls, Sunny Hill. Come and see this fine exhibiton of some 200 works by professional and amateur artists.
Wincanton Peoples Plan - Where Do We Go From Here?
The meeting to prepare the way for an update of 'The Wincanton People's Plan' was held on 11th August and will meet on the 2nd Thursday monthly thereafter. Initial thoughts!
Bernard Pearson Introduces Our New Look at the People's Plan
First published three years ago in 2007, the Wincanton People's Plan now needs a radical re-examination and update as we face a very different world. Bernard Pearson shares his thoughts.
Spectacular Wildlife Photos from a Local Photographer
Stewart Canham is a local photographer whose pictures of wild life are inspiring and amazing. Here are some fifty images that you will not forget.
Charlton Horethorne Rocks for Haiti!
Sue and Keith Gudgeon report on a successful night of Rock and Roll and their plans for an Art and Craft Exhibition and Auction in Charlton Horethorne Village Hall on 23rd October.
Know Anyone Suffering From Parkinson's Disease? Come Hear About It
Retired police officer and Parkinson’s Disease suffer Stephen Beech is keen to start up a Parkinson's Support Group locally. Through the Wincanton PPG he has also organised what should be a very interesting talk for 13th September from the Parkinson's Speciality Doctor in Yeovil, Kristina Baker.
The Next Wincanton PACT Meeting: Churchfields, 12th August
7pm. To be discussed: Improved CCTV, traffic issues (parking/speeding in and around the Town Centre), anti-social behaviour around recreation area. This is a public meeting of concern to everyone.
Women In Business - Cuddledry Makes it Work for Mums
Cuddledry duo Helen and Polly decided you can have it all! They spurned offers from Dragon's Den and decided they could do it themselves! Their inspirational business methods mean mums can combine a successful business with a happy family.
Summer Beauty at Holbrook House
Summer beauty is more than a figment of your imagination, it is also a state of mind. Look good and feel great this summer with a free month club membership at Holbrook House.
Did You Attend Wincanton Primary School?
Deputy-Head Sarah Martin is appealing for old boys and girls of the school to share their stories, photos or artifacts with today's children.
Wincanton Town Youth Football Club Open Day, 7th August 2010
On Saturday 7th August, Wincanton Town Youth Football Club is holding an open day at Wincanton Sports Ground. If you are between 3 and 16 years, boy or girl, and want to play football please come along and have a go!
Wincanton Town Youth Football Club Summer Soccer School
Wincanton Town Youth Football Club has teamed up with Elite Street Soccer for a soccer school between the 2nd and 6th August, from £10 a day!
The Growing Space - Community and Therapeutic Gardens
The Growing Space is a charity. It forms part of the Healthy Living Partnership and Children's Centre and is based at the Balsam Centre in Wincanton. We have developed the Centre's gardens to encompass a wide variety of needs.
Wincanton Footpaths Reopened after Years of Neglect
Roger and Janet Lowe, Wincanton's PPLOs are delighted to report that, with the help of our Countryside Rangers, several of Wincanton's footpaths have been reopened after years of neglect. More support will be needed to keep all our footpaths open.
Maxine Davis Hair Design - The Salon with Style has a Makeover
Maxine Davis, owner and director of Wincanton's premier hair salon for men and women decides it is time to spoil her clients and give her salon a makeover.
Thriving Music Department Puts On Another Musical Extravaganza
On the balmy evening of Thursday 8th July students, staff and parents alike were treated to a riveting programme of music at King Arthur's Community School, Wincanton.
A New Look for The Nog Inn - Finally!
After months of planning The Nog finally gets its much needed mini facelift. And what a difference!
Olympic Open Day at Wincanton Sports Centre
Wincanton Sports Centre will be holding an Olympic Open Day on Saturday 24th July, with a selection of free taster sessions on all the activities we offer.
Zac Greening - An Artist in Wincanton
Artist Zac Greening, who organised last year's Windows of Wincanton art show that brought original art works into the town's shop windows, talks about living here and his work.