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Things are changing at Wincanton Window
We want to let everyone know about a few changes coming to Wincanton Window. Don’t worry, they’re all based around some internal restructuring so you shouldn’t notice a thing – we’ll still be bringing you the same in-depth local news, publishing your articles, views and opinion pieces. So here’s what’s going on…
Lottery grant brings film back to Wincanton
Kicking off on 1st April with Charlie Chaplin's Circus combined with a circus skills workshop, Wincanton Town Hall will host some of WhereWestBegins' National Lottery funded classic cinema programme, designed to encourage young people to enjoy films and discover more about the business and art of making them.
Wincanton Health Centre's second public meeting is on Friday 10th March
Wincanton Health Centre is holding its second public meeting on Friday 10th March 2017. The meeting will be held in the Wincanton Memorial Hall between 6:30pm and 8pm.
£170 million plan to dual A303 from Sparkford to Ilchester
There could be an end in sight to the notorious congestion at the Sparkford roundabout on the A303 if Highways England plans for a new dual carriageway from Sparkford to Ilchester get the go-ahead.
The RVS Home Library Service is available here!
Can't get to the library? Let the library come to you! The Home Library Service is entirely free of charge and available to anyone of any age who cannot easily get to the library, and we have our own HLS volunteer based at Wincanton Library. Read on to find out how it works.
Driver seriously assaulted at Sparkford roundabout
Avon and Somerset Police have issued the following appeal for witnesses to a serious assault that took place at the Sparkford roundabout. The victim, a man in his 60s, was seriously injured and had to be airlifted to hospital.
Police appeal for witnesses to accident on Anchor Hill roundabout
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious two-vehicle collision which took place at 5:05pm on Saturday 11th February 2017 on the A357 Anchor Hill roundabout. Both drivers sustained minor injuries, but a passenger was taken by air ambulance to Southampton Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Open Day at Holbrook House Health Club
You can experience everything that Holbrook House Health Club membership has to offer for FREE on Saturday 25th February. Activities both in and outdoors, including swimming (children's sessions, too), fitness suite, classes and spa bath.
A Georgian Singing Extravaganza with Spectra Musica
Why not brighten up a dull February Saturday by joining Spectra Musica in another lively singing day at Cheap Street Church, Sherborne? Music will include works by Handel, Boyce and Thomas Linley Junior.
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - February 2017
Read the interesting story of a Horsington family forced to move to the Wincanton Workhouse at the end of the 19th century. Also in this February issue, the latest news about life in the Village and its inhabitants
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for January & February 2017
The January and February 2017 edition of Sandbag, Wincanton Branch’s monthly magazine for the Royal British Legion. This issue includes a Poppy Appeal update and coverage of the 10th anniversary of Wincanton's War Memorial.
Colin Winder receives WTC's Community Award for 2016
Colin Winder, former Wincanton Town Councillor and Mayor, has been presented with the Council's Community Award for an individual this year for his service to the community. The award was presented at a civic reception in the Town Hall on Saturday 19th November 2016.
Women's March on Wincanton
Tomorrow, 21st January, the day after Donald Trump's first full day as President, thousands will march on Washington DC and other cities around the world. I intend to walk to show solidarity in Wincanton, at 2pm from the Memorial Hall. I invite all who are able to join me.
Wincanton Carnival AGM tonight: new volunteers needed
The Wincanton Carnival AGM will be held tonight in the Sweetman Hall. The group is looking for more volunteers to help them continue staging this important annual town event. If you are interested in getting involved you are invited to attend tonight and meet the existing committee and volunteers.
Wincanton Gardeners' Assoc. receives Community Award for 2016
The Wincanton & District Gardeners' Association (WDGA) has been awarded the Wincanton Town Council Annual Community Award for 2016 in recognition of its exceptional service to the community.
Recycle your real Christmas tree at Cale Park
Bring your real Christmas tree (no plastic fakes) to the car park at Cale Park before 17th January to be shredded. You can even take the resulting mulch away to use on your garden.
Refuse and recycling: Christmas and New Year collections
With Christmas fast approaching the normal refuse collection times can be subject to change. Here are the revised collection dates from the Somerset Waste Partnership website.
Hopkins Concrete invests in the future of local young people
Hopkins Concrete has joined forces with LGS Training and Key4Life to appoint two new team members, investing in the future of both local young people and its own workforce. The company is keen to recruit young people from the local communities.
Christmas 2016 church services in Wincanton
The churches of Wincanton are all in the midst of their Christmas programmes, culminating with their respective Christmas Day services on Sunday 25th December. Here's a list of all the services still to happen between now and then. All the churches extend a warm invitation to join them to celebrate Christmas.
Crestmoor Plant and Tool Hire is open for business in Wincanton
Family run, Wincanton based Crestmoor Construction Services has launched a new plant and tool hire service from a unit in Wincanton Business Park. They offer small tools as well as large plant and associated maintenance and repairs.
Horsington & South Cheriton Villager Magazine - December 2016 and January 2017
Monthly news from the villages of Horsington and South Cheriton. This issue covers both December and January. The Villager team wishes all his readers a merry festive season and a great start for the year 2017!
Christmas party menu at Truffles
Looking for a Christmas party venue? Consider Truffles in Bruton for lunch or dinner for pre-booked parties till December 24th. Our three course menu is just £26 per person or £13 for children Under 12.
Bayford's new Village Hall opens Saturday 10th
The opening of the newly named Bayford Village Hall will take place on Saturday 10th December. Since the purchase of the hall in April 2016 it has been repaired and converted into a safe and accessible community facility, at a total cost of £96,000.
Late night Christmas shopping in Wincanton
On Friday 2nd December many Wincanton High Street traders will be keeping their shops open till 7:30pm, so residents and visitors can enjoy some late night Christmas shopping. But that's not all that'll be going on in town that night.
Carols by Candlelight in Bruton
Bruton Choral Society present their traditional Carols by Candlelight concert at Bruton School for Girls. As ever, there will be mulled wine, mince pies and audience participation in an atmospheric candlelit evening of medieval Christmas music.
Sandbag – Wincanton RBL newsletter for November & December 2016
The November and December 2016 edition of Sandbag, Wincanton Branch’s monthly magazine for the Royal British Legion. This issue includes the Poppy Appeal 2016, Remembrance 2016 and trip updates.
What's on at the Balsam Centre for 11 – 16 year olds?
The Balsam Centre in Wincanton is running new activities for local young people, including a weekly Youth Café and some exciting workshops. Fancy being in a Christmas video? Read on for more details.
Carols at the Hall: a sing-along charity event
On Saturday 3rd December 2016, at 7:00pm, the Wincanton Live at Home Scheme and Wincanton Royal British Legion will host “Carols at the Hall” at Wincanton Memorial Hall, a charity event featuring Wincanton Silver Band, The Wincanton Choir and Wincanton Youth Theatre.
Get ready for Stir-Up Sunday at Kimbers Farm Shop
Sunday the 20th of November is traditionally ‘Stir-up Sunday’. The tradition goes back to Victorian times where the family would gather together to stir the pudding 5 weeks before Christmas. At Kimbers Farm Shop we have all the ingredients you need for your Christmas Pud.
Wincanton Christmas Lantern Parade
Wincanton's 2016 Christmas Lantern Parade will be on Saturday 19th November, despite this year's Extravaganza having been cancelled. The parade will coincide with the Town Council’s annual ceremony to switch on the town Christmas tree lights. There'll also be a lantern competition!