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Arsenal Soccer School Returns in February Half Term
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Following previous success, Wincanton Sports Ground is delighted to announce that we are holding another opportunity to be involved with Arsenal Soccer School over the February half term. This will be held from Wednesday 19th to Friday 21st February 2014.
Top panel at Wincanton’s Cheltenham Festival Preview lunch
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The build up to the 2014 Cheltenham Festival begins in earnest at Wincanton Racecourse on Saturday 15th February when racing's elite hurdlers line-up in the Bathwick Tyres Kingwell Hurdle – the final preparation ahead of the iconic Champion Hurdle.
New activities at Wincanton Sports Ground
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New Year, New Start! Wincanton Sports Ground is looking to develop the range of sports on offer. We have loads of new activities planned for 2014 so come and be a part of it.
Somerset’s Ultimate Christmas Experience – Wincanton Races on Boxing Day
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Racing at Wincanton on Boxing Day on Thursday 26th December is the highlight of Somerset's social and sporting calendar, and with a surge in advance booking, Wincanton Racecourse is definitely the place to be over Christmas.
Christmas Shopping on Course
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The countdown to Christmas has begun and Wincanton Racecourse is offering December 5th race-goers the chance to get ahead of the game with the inaugural Clarks Village Christmas Experience Race Day.
Fit for Purpose – Change of Leadership at Wincanton Sports Centre
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Now in its twelfth successful year, the management of Wincanton Sports Centre passed to Leisure East Devon on 1st November 2013, bringing a degree of expertise and management skill which will result in a better sports centre for the town.
Tiny Tennis for Pre-schoolers at Wincanton Memorial Hall
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Game Set and Match Tennis Academy has started a new local venture: pre-school tennis sessions run by Rachel Stringer-Rolnik, at the Wincanton Memorial Hall from Thursday 7th November.
Paul Nicholls Looks Ahead to Tomorrow's Trophy Race Day
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Wincanton Racecourse stages its richest race day tomorrow, Saturday 9th November. Seven-times champion trainer, Paul Nicholls, has an excellent strike rate with the meeting and tells us his seasonal plans.
Horsington to Stage Golf "Open" for Church Roof UPDATED
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The first ever "Horsington Open" will be played at Henstridge Golf Club on Monday 11th November. The 9-hole charity competition is in aid of the Horsington Parish Church roof fund, and is open to all comers. Ladies and non-handicappers are welcome.
Putting the Balls Back into Racing
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To be a jump jockey requires courage, resilience and a significant amount of balls. And, with the jump season officially underway in October, Wincanton Racecourse presented Professional Jockeys Association members with a triple pack of golf balls.
Arsenal Soccer School Returns to Wincanton Sports Ground
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This October, Arsenal Soccer School is coming back to Wincanton Sports Ground. This is an amazing opportunity for children of any ability to be involved in a course led by official Arsenal Soccer School coaches.
Wincanton Town to Host Yeovil Town
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Wincanton Town FC is inviting you to come and celebrate the grand switch on of their floodlights in a game against local championship team Yeovil Town at Wincanton Sports Ground, on Tuesday 15th October 2013.
Montague Inn Cricket Team's Best Season Ever
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A short report on the best season ever for the Montague Inn Cricket Team. Aspiring cricket players might like to join next season.
The Honbu Celebrates its 5th Anniversary
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The Honbu, home of Wincanton Karate club, has been described as "One of the best dojos I've ever visited" by the creator of Washinkai Karate, Sensei Chris Thompson (8th Dan) during a visit to mark its 5th Anniversary.
Wincanton Swimming Club Masters Success at Nationals
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Wincanton Swimming Club Masters Adele Parham and Philippa O'Grady achieved medal positions recently when competing in this year's National Swimming Championships at the Plymouth Life Centre.
Arsenal Soccer Schools Promo Day & Holiday Courses
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Arsenal Soccer Schools are running Holiday courses every Friday throughout the Summer Holidays at Wincanton Sports Ground with a special Promo day on Friday 2nd August from 10.00am to 3.00pm.
Wincanton Rugby Club - Fit for Fun
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At the heart of every town should be a good rugby club, and Wincanton is no different! Pre-season training for Wincanton has already kicked off. They're a friendly and sociable team with a good mix of players and supporters, young and old.
Wincanton Swimming Club Competes in Jurassic League Gala
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On Saturday 15th June WSC competed in the 3rd Gala of this year's Jurassic League Series, coming 4th in a strong field. The annual series features local competitive swim teams from Blandford, Durrington, Ilminster, Bridport and HMS Heron.
New Management Arrangements for Wincanton Sports Centre
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The Trustees of Wincanton Community Sports Centre (WCSC) have decided that due to its on-going success WCSC needs professional management. They've agreed with South Somerset District Council that the running of WCSC should be passed to a professional leisure organisation.
Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) AGM
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On Friday 28th June Wincanton Town Football Club (Youth Section) is holding their Annual General Meeting at Wincanton Sports Ground. It starts at 7.30pm and anyone interested in getting involved with the club is welcome to come along.
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