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Wincanton - Our Future
What is the future of Wincanton? How do we publicise the town? Our High Street is in dire need of new and diverse businesses, and we need more diversity by the way of entertainment.
The Skip
A couple of weeks ago I ordered a skip to clear many old, unwanted items. It was a fascinating experience and I feel many lessons can be learnt about how we can recycle old things.
Fast Food Outlet Feeds Growing Litter Problem
What an amazing sight, to see the Wagtail Pub, Travelodge and of course the new fast food restaurant, Kentucky Fried Chicken in Wincanton. Unfortunately there's also a growing litter problem in this area. Who's responsible for cleaning it up?
The Phantom 2:43 Templecombe to Waterloo
You’ve probably all heard about the Flying Dutchman (Phantom Ship) or the Bermuda Triangle where boats and ships mysteriously disappear. But what about the 2:43 train to Waterloo on Saturday 22nd September?
Weedy Wincanton
Concerned about the increasing number of weeds growing alongside our roads and in our pavements? Somerset County Council are the Highway Authority supposed to deal with them but now they only make an annual visit.
Angel Lane Re-opened, Finally
For some time now Angel Lane, a footpath cutting through from Wincanton High Street to Balsam Park, has been blocked for public safety. ‘Tis no longer so!
Play Park "May Not Be Worth Saving"
Wincanton Town Council could be set to accept defeat over a play park which has been destroyed by mindless vandals.
Local Children Draw Up Plans For A Better Neighbourhood
Young residents from Wincanton have been rewriting the rule book in a bid to make their neighbourhood a better place to live.
South Street Motorists Put Mothers, Babies and Children at Risk
Pedestrians walking along South Street in Wincanton run the gauntlet at ever more risk to themselves and their children as motorists park outside Natwest Bank illegally and dangerously. Our photos show shocking disregard for public safety.
Fly-Tipping in Stoke Trister - Ring Any Bells For Anyone?
Beech Lane, Stoke Trister, is fairly close to being as Mother Nature intended, especially for a few days after the Council's team have scooped up the filth left by passing litter thugs, but why should they have to do this?
Reasons to be Cheerful
Having 'dipped my toe', into supporting the Wincanton Window I find myself wanting to do more. Returning home today I stopped off to enjoy the view from the seating area near to the 'Old Faithful' Memorial.
Still Cleaning Up The Town - Adam's Update for 2012
Currently I am tidying up Shadwell Lane from Shatterwell Shoots to the bend adjacent to the Town Mill (Travis Perkins in new money). The task involves removing brambles and ivy which are extending well into the road.
Who is The Shadwell Lane Fly-Tipper?
Caught red-handed but as yet unidentified, I'd like to catch up with the fly-tipper from a flat in Shadwell Lane whom I saw throwing a broken TV into the brambles and down the riverbank.
Quick and Easy Pedestrian Route Opens in Wincanton
Residents of Wincanton's new housing development are already making the most of the early opening of a footpath linking homes to the rest of the town.
Templecombe's Hidden Railway Garden
The Templecombe Station Volunteers were formed at the end of last summer with a view to restoring the station garden to its former glory.
Balsam House Saved and Featured on the BBC
Built in 1650, Balsam House in Common Road has been saved from dereliction and "development" to become a fine family home again.
Cleaning Up The Town
Adam Bailey has started a one-man voluntary campaign to clean up Wincanton's beauty spots, clearing overgrown brambles and vegetation and improving our footpaths.
Chaos and Gridlock in South Street
Parking outside the NatWest Bank in South Street continues to cause gridlock and chaos. Can anything be done about this?
Tree Saga - Council Vandalism?
The full story of what has lead to this attractive tree being under threat.
Attractive Town Centre Tree Under Threat - Council Vandalism?
An attractive town centre tree is under imminent threat of execution because County won't adopt the pavement area where it is sited. The tree is being blamed for causing the pavement to be slippy.
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