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Opening Ceremony for New Cale Park Play Area and Footbridge on 25th August
The new Cale Park play area has been open to the public since the beginning of the month, but the official opening ceremony for both the park and the new footbridge will be on Thursday 25th August, to coincide with the second of two Play Days organised by South Somerset District Council this summer.
Local Businesses Support Cale Park Play Area
The Friends of Cale Park are delighted to have received two donations from local businesses to help towards the final costs for the Play Area project at Cale Park.
Myakka is on a Mission to Help the Local Community
The Myakka Grass Root Fund has been set up to help the Somerset Community Foundation promote and support vibrant, inclusive communities within South Somerset. Bayford Chapel is the most recent project to benefit.
Community Raises Funds for Major Bayford Chapel Renovation
Residents of Bayford have formed a charity to purchase and renovate Bayford Chapel to ensure that the building continues as an important focal point in the village. Fundraising is underway to raise £32,000 from local donations.
Development of Waypoints Dementia Care Home Delayed Again
After poor weather conditions hindered building of a new dementia care home in Wincanton earlier this year, a lack of available contractors is quoted as the reason for delaying further work until 2017.
Major Roadworks on A371 in July – Diversions Planned
Between 4th July and 15th July road users in Wincanton, Bruton, and Castle Cary will yet again be subject to a major road closure to allow resurfacing of a section of the A371 road between Bratton Seymour and Cary Hill.
Wincanton Areas Visited by Neighbourhood Plan Group
On Friday 12th February a group of participants in the development of Wincanton's Neighbourhood Plan visited a number of areas around the town. The process, called a Placecheck, is a facilitated series of short visits to areas of land which could be used for housing and/or employment in future.
Cale Park Play Area is Closing for Refurbishment!
At long last work is about to begin to upgrade the Cale Park play area. Starting with the brand new footbridge and finishing with a full set of all-new play equipment, the exciting work requires the play park and associated car park be temporarily closed to the public.
Cale Park Bridge Naming Competition!
With funding in place, the first phase of the Wincanton park’s regeneration project is about to start, including a new footbridge over the River Cale to give additional access to the play area. Can you help us name the new bridge?
Come and See What's Happening to Cale Park This Year!
Come to the David Sharp Centre between 3:00pm and 7:00pm on Friday 8th April to see a public exhibition of the first phase of a major refurbishment of Cale Park, this time focusing on the play equipment and a brand new footbridge!
Weather Delays Construction of Waypoints Dementia Care Home
Development of a new 69 bed dementia care home in Wincanton has been mothballed until further notice, with construction work grinding to a halt owing to wet weather. It’s likely work will recommence in late spring, when the weather improves.
Snape Cottage Garden in Bourton to Close
One of Dorset's best-loved gardens, Snape Cottage in Bourton, is to close after 26 years of opening in aid of the National Gardens Scheme. Owners Angela and Ian Whinfield plan to create a more manageable garden in a smaller property.
Christmas Eve Celebrations End in Flames at The Bear Inn
On Christmas Eve at around 8.00pm Christmas celebrations at The Bear Hotel, Wincanton, were brought to a halt when a fire broke out in the chimney breast on the top floor. Staff discovered the fire and called the emergency services.
Walk The New Town Heritage Trail This Christmas!
This is a fun activity for all the family to do over Christmas. You will discover some fascinating facts about Wincanton that you never knew before and all in the space of an hour!
Christmas Clean-Up – Volunteers Assemble!
In partnership with Wincanton Town Team and SSDC’s Street Scene, volunteers for a pre-Christmas town clean-up will gather together this Saturday. If you can help, there could be a cup of tea and cake thrown in at Divine Wines!
South Street Road Closure – Monday 26th October
On Monday 26th October Somerset County Highways will be closing South Street for one day to allow works to be carried out on the pedestrian crossing between the Balsam Fields junction and Wincanton Primary School.
Community Peace Garden Official Opening Saturday 8th August
The opening of the Community Peace Garden, between the High Street and The Balsam Centre, on Saturday 8th August completes the restoration of the site owned by The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Bruton Road Works – Don’t Be Confused by the Signs in Wincanton!
Don’t be confused by road closure signs in Wincanton that actually refer to resurfacing works shortly being carried out in Bruton. Silver Street in Wincanton is NOT closed!
Council Outrage at Dancing Lane Appeal Success
With the Verrington development appeal only a few days away, the town is in shock after a decision made by the Planning Inspectorate Chairman to allow the construction of 25 more houses on land west of Dancing Lane.
Dancing Lane Developments & the Impact on Wincanton Community Hospital
Appeal has followed appeal, and still the future of the site at Dancing Lane adjacent to Wincanton Community Hospital is undecided. The latest appeal will take place on Tuesday 14th July in SSDC offices in Wincanton, and will be open to the public.
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