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Success for Myakka at Somerset Business Awards
Wincanton's Fair Trade Furniture Retailer, Myakka has won the Business of the Year Award at the Somerset Business Awards 2010. This is a huge achievement. The business was founded eleven years ago by Georgie Hopkins and Simon Whitehead and the award acknowledges the hard work that has been put in by everyone.
Myakka's New Autumn Catalogue Out Now!
The new Myakka Autumn 2010 catalogue is available now. It is packed full with new and exciting products as well as our old favourites. There is something to suit everyone in this brand new catalogue.
Tracey Sen Introduces Little Cherubs
Little Cherubs at the top of South Street has now been open for six months and provides Wincanton with its only specialist children's clothing boutique.
Refill - Not Landfill! Do Your Bit, Reduce Pollution Washing Up
Steve at Wincanton Wholefoods shows how you can do your bit by re-using your plastic bottles and using an environmentally friendly Ecover product such as washing up liquid.
Women In Business - Cuddledry Makes it Work for Mums
Cuddledry duo Helen and Polly decided you can have it all! They spurned offers from Dragon's Den and decided they could do it themselves! Their inspirational business methods mean mums can combine a successful business with a happy family.
Co-op in Wincanton Starts Home Deliveries
The Co-operative in Carrington Way is now offering a small local home delivery service. If you find carrying heavy shopping around inconvenient or difficult, this service could be for you.
Graham Hiscock of Camelot Photographic Expands
Graham and Trixie Hiscock expand their photographic business in the fields of Weddings, Portraits, Commercial Photography and Picture Framing.
Two Boots Are Better Than One
They say that New York is so good that they named it twice. When you buy new boots you buy a "pair". New York may be good, but Wincanton is amazing, because it has a pair of Boots.
Fair Trade and Traditional Toys Come to Wincanton
Sisters Vicki Ruppersbery and Caroline Hunt share fond memories of the traditional toys they played with as children. So much so, they’ve revived the popularity of their old favourites, selling traditional, wooden and educational toys from their own business.
Local Businesses are Fragile - Support Them... or Lose Them
If you don't use it, you'll lose it. So many local businesses find existence hard because people support businesses in bigger towns.
Have Your Newspaper & Magazine Delivered
We are considering starting Newspaper and Magazine deliveries in and around Wincanton. If we get enough response we will start the deliveries. Please call into shop to register your interest or call 01963 32356.
Ink and Computer Supplies from Southern Cartridges
Dave talks about his really useful business which supplies ink cartridges and other computer consumables at very reasonable prices.
Great Autumn Fashion Show at Preview
We have had a very busy week at Preview! Our two fashion shows in the Town Hall on the 22nd of September were a huge success and due to the generosity of many local traders donating raffle prizes we have been able to raise £1,000 for our chosen charity, the National Osteoporosis Society.
Papertrees: Books, Stationary, Papers and Magazines
Well who can believe it? We have now been open for three and a half years already!
Rebecca Amesbury, Founder of Purple Sparkle
Rebecca is an inspiring example of how one person can set up a business by making something special and unique and offering it to her customers both in her beautifully laid out little shop and through her own website.(Editor)
Anna Cuff Opens Elegant Homes
A new shop in Wincanton Market Place opened this September offering an outstanding collection of items for the home.
Wincanton Wholefoods
Owner Manager Steve Stapleton talks about Wincanton Wholefoods. Wincanton Wholefoods is your local health store located at the top end of the High Street (next door to Andrew Barclay the butcher).
Artist in Icing - Helen Chesterman of Bayford
Helen Chesterman of Bayford runs her own solo business making very special cakes for special occasions.
Kimbers' Farm and Shop
The Kimber family have farmed in Charlton Musgrove for over 300 years, the land of the Blackmore Vale is fine grass growing type and produces fantastic meat and milk, and indeed award winning cheeses are made from milk produced in the vale.
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.
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