Wincanton's focused community website, providing news and information including a full calendar
Alan Watson Celebrates Fifty Years as a Priest
The Revd Canon Alan Watson, known to many in Wincanton, celebrates his ordination to the Priesthood fifty years ago on Sunday 30th May.
The Joy of Summer Flower Festival
Wincanton's Parish Church of St Peter's and St Paul's is celebrating summer with a Flower Festival 18th-20th June.
Sarah Gibson Has Acquired a New High Tech Optomap Scanner
The Optomap is a piece of equipment which generates digital scans of your retina allowing Sarah to perform a more thorough examination on your eye's health.
Give Your Business a Marketing Health Check at the Balsam Centre
Locally based marketing professional, David Osborne of West Country Marketing Solutions is running two workshops at the Balsam Centre aimed at helping businesses of any size improve their marketing.
Concert by Bruton School for Girls at Wincanton Parish Church
The Students at Bruton School for Girls gave a concert in Wincanton Parish Church on the evening of Wednesday 5th May. All the proceeds from this concert were for the Church Funds.
Health Awareness Day at King Arthur's Community School
Exhibitors representing the local health and fitness industry gave visitors a varied insight into their work at a recent Health Awareness Day at King Arthur's Community School
Wesley and Wincanton Methodists
I visit Wincanton Methodist Church and discover John Wesley came here.
Summary of the PACT Meeting of 29th April
Jenny Maynard PCSO presents a summary of the latest PACT meeting which explored CCTV, parking, speeding in the town centre and anti-social behaviour.
The Mid-Somerset Decorative and Fine Arts Society (NADFAS)
Why not join the local NADFAS group and have the chance to attend excellent lectures and hear well-qualified speakers talking about the arts.
Open Day on Proposed Relocation of Wincanton Health Centre
As crunch time approaches, Practice Manager Janet Loe and Architect Neil Niblett explain the plans and consult over the Health Centre Plans in the Sun Lounge.
Primary School Pupils in Language Days at King Arthur's
How Yr 5 pupils from Wincanton area primary schools and Year 8 students from King Arthur’s spent two days working and playing together, exploring and developing their French and their understanding of French culture.
Dramatic Reading of Mark's Gospel
Wincanton Churches Together have backed an ecumenical group of Wincanton readers in their project of putting on a dramatic reading of Mark's Gospel.
Our General Election - A Wincanton Perspective
A personal account and reflection on the most unpredictable General Election since the 1930's.
Arthritis Research Coffee Morning Raises Impressive Amount
Meeting in the Dolphin Function Room supporters of Arthritis Research organise an enjoyable and successful coffee morning.
Bernard Reminds Us About the Discworld Contribution
What Sir Terry Pratchett and his fans have brought to Wincanton and why we should welcome the recent ceremony in Kingswell Rise which involved a lump of concrete.
What Do You Think? Have Your Say. Comment. Contribute
Lively debate, airing differences of opinion, letting people know what's going on locally and helping them finding out more. That's what we are all about. As the Window takes off have your say. Comment and Contribute.
Episode 2 - The Chain Gang
More adventures from the Town Council chamber - Part 2 - Things afoot.
South Somerset District Council Reports on Benefit Fraud
South Somerset District Council has had some notable successes is tracking down those who have been committing benefit fraud.
Finn Kennedy Back for Smash Hit Charity Fashion Show
Fresh from France, Wincanton's best known fashionista, Finn Kennedy, comperes and produces a fashion show with a team of local volunteer models to show a wide choice of clothes from St Margaret's Hospice Charity Shop in Wincanton.
WBT Hustings Q&A
At the recent Wincanton Election Hustings WBT presented each of our prospective MP's with a list of questions that are important to the business community. Here are the answers we're received so far.
Two Boots Are Better Than One
They say that New York is so good that they named it twice. When you buy new boots you buy a "pair". New York may be good, but Wincanton is amazing, because it has a pair of Boots.
Pupils Enjoy School Activities at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
It's been a busy school year so far for pupils at Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School. Enjoy their gallery of photos and find out about the school's successful breakfast club.
Fair Trade and Traditional Toys Come to Wincanton
Sisters Vicki Ruppersbery and Caroline Hunt share fond memories of the traditional toys they played with as children. So much so, they’ve revived the popularity of their old favourites, selling traditional, wooden and educational toys from their own business.
NEW FEATURES! The Window Has Been Upgraded
The first major upgrade to the Wincanton Window has arrived, finally. With user accounts come comments. Now you can have your say, and no need to wait!
News from the Wincanton Royal British Legion
Wincanton Branch Chairman retires, diary dates and events including the Festival of Remembrance afternoon performance on 13th November at the Royal Albert Hall.
Annunziata Rees-Mogg Refuses to Debate Climate Change at Castle Cary Hustings
Those who turned up for the hustings on Climate Change in Castle Cary found a key player not there.
Driver Crashes and Runs Off After Accident in North Street
A driver and his passenger ran off into the night after hitting a parked car in North Street on Saturday night.
The Phantom of the Opera with David Briggs
At 7.30pm on Friday 30th April 2010, Gillingham Methodist Church is offering a unique cinema experience with a twist. Silent classic 1925 Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney, with live, improvised organ accompaniment from international recitalist David Briggs.
WLTA Twinning Week Once Again a Great Success
WLTA has once again had a very successful week that was enjoyed by all who hosted or visited. A very varied programme was arranged with many trips out to the coast, historical places and shopping destinations.
Packed Hustings at the Balsam Centre
The Shed at the Balsam Centre was bursting at the seams as everyone who could, crowded in to see, hear and question the five candidates standing for Parliament. It was quite an encounter.