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Furnicare is not Coming to Wincanton

Wed 18 Nov 2009
By Nigel Engert
Furnicare is <span style='color: red'>not</span> Coming to Wincanton

Furnicare, the South Somerset charity who collect unwanted household items and sell them at low prices to people on low incomes via their depots in Chard and Yeovil, plans had planned to open a new depot in Wincanton as soon as suitable premises can could be found.

What is the RING AND RIDE Community Accessible Transport Scheme?

Mon 26 Oct 2009
By Andy Chilton
What is the RING AND RIDE Community Accessible Transport Scheme?

We are a transport scheme using minibuses and serving the towns of Wincanton, Bruton, Castle Cary and surrounding villages. The CAT bus is available to people of all ages who live on a normal bus route but are unable to use it because they have mobility difficulties.

Arthritis Research Campaign, Wincanton Branch

Sun 18 Oct 2009
By Biddie Lawson
Arthritis Research Campaign, Wincanton Branch

ARC is the only major charity in the UK solely committed to curing arthritis. ARC fund research into the different causes and treatments of arthritis, in order to make the lives of sufferers as pain-free as possible.

St Margaret's Somerset Hospice Opens New High Street Shop

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Linda Ireland
St Margaret's Somerset Hospice Opens New High Street Shop

On Friday 4th September a crowd of visitors, well wishers and potential customers filled Wincanton High Street to see the Mayor of Wincanton, David Marsh, cut the ribbon to officially open the new St. Margaret's Furniture Shop.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Annette Plaistow-Trapaud
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Averaging 2-3 missions daily, the air ambulance provides the speediest help and transport to those in emergency need who are a long way from hospital help.

Sponsored Charity Cycle Ride

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Mark Henley
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.

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