Wincanton's focused community website, providing news and information including a full calendar
Get Shot - Portrait Photography and Photography for WW by John Baxter
For years I have specialised in photographing people, helping them relax and enjoy the experience. Now I spend much of my time photographing for the Wincanton Window alongside writing and editing.
Happy Halloween
The History of Halloween, tradition and what you can do with the pumpkins. An extract from the Food Standards web site.
Highways issues brought up at Wincanton PACT meeting 24/9/09
PCSO Jenny Maynard's full report on the Wincanton PACT meeting.
Pictures from Wincanton Carnival 2009
Saturday saw what may be the last Wincanton Carnival Procession. With over 50 floats and teams and clubs from miles around, hundreds turned out to watch this exciting event.
Farewell to Legion Stalwart Bill Rumbold
An appreciation of one of Wincanton's most stalwart supporters of those men and women who have fought for their country, who died this week at 88.
Boots and Shoes from Sydney Brock and Son
Terry Brock talks about this second generation family business which provides high quality footwear for men, women and children, and the opening of a special department for Hotter Comfort Concept footwear.
Wincanton Rugby Club Update - October 2009
"Great display, shame about the result" best sums up the performance from Sunday's Somerset Vase game against Wells 1st.
A Wincanton Quaker's Report on Yearly Meeting Gathering, August 2009
Jean Imray is a Quaker who lives in Wells and regularly attends the Wincanton Meeting - she was asked to give her impressions of Yearly Meeting Gathering which, this year, took place at York University in August - full version available on request.
Story Time at Wincanton Library
On the first Saturday of every month we have story time, why not come along?
Wincanton Winter Farmers Markets
On Friday December 4th and Friday Feb 5th Wincanton's Memorial Hall is full of Somerset and other local farmers plying their wares. Have a look at these images to encourage you to visit. 9am - 1pm. Here is Chris with her trout from Mere Farms.
Jenny Maynard, PCSO (Police Community Support Officer)
For the last two and a half years the cheerful face of Jenny Maynard had become well known around Wincanton. Here she describes just what her job entails.
Organ Given to Wincanton Parish Church
A gathering of people from as far away as Plymouth and Worcester met on Saturday 10th October in the Parish Church for the presentation of a rather special organ from its builder to the Church.
Sponsored Charity Cycle Ride
Friends and work colleagues Neil Spinney, Mark Henley & Dave Taton are currently looking for sponsors for their Charity Cycle Ride from Wincanton, Somerset to Lands End.
Festive Celebrations at Holbrook House
Merry Christmas! If you are planning to have a Christmas Party Holbrook has got it all, from a small intimate private dining room to the big end of year Christmas Party! There lots going on... please read on.
Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza 2009
It's back! The Third Annual Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza takes place on Friday 11 December and we hope it's going to be bigger and better than ever!
Wincanton PPG Plan the Year Ahead
Wincanton PPG has become a major player in the regional promotion of closer contact between health centres and their patients. It will represent the town at a forthcoming conference and has arranged a series of public information evenings.
Jerome McCormack, Head Teacher of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Jerome McCorMack introduces Wincanton's Voluntary Aided Roman Catholic Primary School
Packed Lunches and Food Safety
Bringing your lunch to work, or preparing lunches for your children to take to school, means food can go unrefrigerated for extended periods of time. This gives bacteria a chance to grow and multiply, thus increasing the risk of food poisoning.
Illustrated talk by Art Historian
An illustrated talk by Art Historian Hendrika Foster - a look at the Dutch Masters of the 17th Century. At The Balsam Centre, Friday 4th December 7.30pm, £6 (£5 members).
An Introduction to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Parent Maria Osborne describes with enthusiasm her children's primary school.
Wincanton Primary Pupils Pack Gifts for Children
The children at Wincanton Primary have been reminded that Christmas is a time to give and share as they helped pack shoebox gift boxes.
Internationally Famous Photographer Presents Somerset Arts Week Draw Prize
Bruton School for Girls was the venue for the Somerset Arts Week Prize Draw Presentation Evening which included an exhibition of the work of local artists.
Head Teacher Ms Tamra Bradbury Introduces King Arthur's Community School
King Arthur's Community School is a friendly, hardworking and busy school. We believe in and strive for inclusion and opportunities for all, good working relationships and high standards of achievement.
Launched: Make More of Vegetables - Innovative Cookery Books
The first two books in a series on vegetables have just been launched. 'Make More of Beans & Peas' and 'Make More of Squashes', both at £8.99; easy to read guides on growing, with 50 innovative recipes in each.
Weird and Wonderful in Wincanton Digital Image Competition
Pupils from Wincanton Primary and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary together with students at King Arthurs are taking part in the first ever Weird and Wonderful in Wincanton Digital Image Competition.
Will & Amy Celebrate Two Years at The Nog Inn!
Back in 2007 Will was managing a pub in South West London and Amy was working as a legal PA. Fast forward to 2009 and we've now celebrated our 2nd year at The Nog Inn! Long, long hours, lots of hard work but ultimately a lot of fun!
Barry Taylor Introduces Wincanton Sports Centre
Describing how the Centre has developed since it opened in 2001, Centre Manager Barry Taylor talks about what has been achieved and what the Centre offers the people of Wincanton and the surrounding area.
The Late Revd. Ken Reeve
Many Wincanton people will be sad to hear news of the recent death of Ken. He and his late wife Daisy spent several years in retirement in Wincanton and became familiar figures as Ken helped by taking services in local Anglican churches.
Pastor David Robey Introduces the Wincanton Community Church
Welcome to Wincanton Community Church. We are a Pentecostal church in association with the Assemblies of God. The church has existed in Wincanton for around twenty years.