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Teen Ref Ellie Farrell - Premiership Referee of Tomorrow?

Wed 16 Nov 2011
By Sean Chapman
Teen Ref Ellie Farrell - Premiership Referee of Tomorrow?

Ellie Farrell didn't allow the lack of local female players to dim her passion for football. Today more and more women are taking up the whistle and red and yellow cards, which are the trademarks of an FA qualified referee.

Local Businesses Sponsor New Kits for Young Footballers

Thu 27 Oct 2011
By Sean Chapman
Local Businesses Sponsor New Kits for Young Footballers

With the start of a new season comes the need for new strips and two local businesses have kindly sponsored kits for two of our young teams.

Mini Tennis Teams Have Fun at Wincanton Tennis Club

Sat 22 Oct 2011
By Jon Rolnik
Mini Tennis Teams Have Fun at Wincanton Tennis Club

Congratulations to the young winners of the successful 'Mini Tennis Pairs Tournament' at Wincanton Tennis Club on Sunday 9th October.

Wincanton Sports Centre is NOT CLOSING nor WILL it be closing!

Wed 21 Sep 2011
By Lisa Vyner
Wincanton Sports Centre is NOT CLOSING nor WILL it be closing!

Wincanton Sports Centre management, staff and trustees would like to respond to Mr Rogers' quite ferocious attack on Wincanton Sports Centre and allay customers' fears that recent minor changes will see the demise of the Sports Centre.

The Thin End of the Wedge - What is Happening to Wincanton Sports Centre?

Tue 20 Sep 2011
By Clive Rogers
The Thin End of the Wedge - What is Happening to Wincanton Sports Centre?

Clive Rogers argues that poor management and bad decision making has led to a string of cuts and reduced services which could drive people away and put in danger the future of the Centre.

Wincanton Town Youth FC Sponsored Walk

Fri 5 Aug 2011
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Town Youth FC Sponsored Walk

Your chance to support the club. Three football coaches from Wincanton Town Youth FC are walking 31 miles in aid of the Football Club.

Summer 2011 Grand-ish Slam Tennis Camps

Fri 22 Jul 2011
By Jon Rolnik
Summer 2011 Grand-ish Slam Tennis Camps

Hey kids!! Enjoy Tennis at Wincanton Tennis Club this Summer Holiday. Our Grand-ish Slam Tennis Camps are for all junior Tennis players, come along and find out how much fun tennis can be even if you have never played before. All equipment provided.

Summer Holiday Fun at Wincanton Sports Centre

Fri 15 Jul 2011
By Mark Henley
Summer Holiday Fun at Wincanton Sports Centre

Whatever the weather don't let your children get bored this summer. Check out the great range of summer holiday activities our Sports Centre and Swimming Pool lays on.

Wincanton Sports Centre Celebrates its 10th Birthday!

Wed 29 Jun 2011
By Julia Moldram
Wincanton Sports Centre Celebrates its 10th Birthday!

Community run Wincanton Sports Centre celebrated its 10th birthday in style with an Open Day for all its customers.

Fitness Classes at Wincanton Sports Centre

Fri 24 Jun 2011
By Nick Mitchell
Fitness Classes at Wincanton Sports Centre

Come and give our fitness classes a try. All our classes are inclusive on our membership or you can pay as you go!

Wincanton Town Youth FC AGM - 24th June

Wed 22 Jun 2011
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Town Youth FC AGM - 24th June

On Friday 24th June 2011, Wincanton Town Youth Football Club is holding its Annual General Meeting in the Skittle Alley at The Millers Public House - 7:30pm start.

Wincanton Sports Ground Open Day - Sunday 5th June

Sat 4 Jun 2011
By Barbara Maskell
Wincanton Sports Ground Open Day - Sunday 5th June

The user groups of the Wincanton Sports Ground will be hosting an open day at the Sports Ground, Moor Lane, Wincanton, from 10.00am to 3.00pm on Sunday 5th June. The event will have many attractions and a warm welcome awaits all visitors.

Wincanton's Premier Outdoor Recreational Facility

Fri 15 Apr 2011
By Richard D'Arcy
Wincanton's Premier Outdoor Recreational Facility

Wincanton Sports Ground is an outdoor recreational facility, serving the Blackmore Vale and beyond for local outdoor sports teams and private functions. Our home football teams have recently achieved a set of impressive wins.

Girl's New Football Kit

Fri 18 Mar 2011
By Becky Chapman
Girl's New Football Kit

Wincanton Youth Football Club's under 11 girls team received their new kit from Mr Gary Bridger, Managing Director of Merlin Telecom t/a Airwaves Communications.

Golf for Beginners at Wincanton Golf Club

Sun 13 Mar 2011
By Jenny Sparkes
Golf for Beginners at Wincanton Golf Club

As the weather begins to improve why not learn to play golf? Those who want to start the game and those who have tried a few shots already can learn the fundamentals of the game.

Wincanton Tennis Club Appoints New Coach

Thu 3 Mar 2011
By Georgie Hopkins
Wincanton Tennis Club Appoints New Coach

Wincanton Tennis Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Rolnik as the new Club Coach. The Club is really pleased to have mini, junior and adult coaching programmes running again.

Superstar Effort to Clean up Dog Fouling Hazard Pays Off

Fri 4 Feb 2011
By Western Gazette
Superstar Effort to Clean up Dog Fouling Hazard Pays Off

A former BBC Superstars competitor and the new chairman of Wincanton Sports Ground has hailed a campaign to stop dogs fouling the area a huge success. Stuart Matthews finished sixth in the 1983 final of the popular TV show and is now turning his sporting expertise to the future of the facility in Moor Lane.

Grab a Great January Offer from the Sports Centre

Thu 13 Jan 2011
By Mark Henley
Grab a Great January Offer from the Sports Centre

Don't let those New Year resolutions slip! Why not take advantage of the Sports Centre’s great January offer. Our team of fully qualified instructors will help you to achieve your goals in 2011.

Badminton Club Has Fun With Fancy Dress Knockout Night

Sat 18 Dec 2010
By Mandy Cochrane
Badminton Club Has Fun With Fancy Dress Knockout Night

Members of Wincanton Badminton Club had an enjoyable evening last Wednesday when they donned fancy dress and competed in a hilarious knockout competition.

Baby It's Cold Outside - But Not at the Sports Centre

Thu 9 Dec 2010
By Mark Henley
Baby It's Cold Outside - But Not at the Sports Centre

Come for a swim or visit the gym and banish those wintery blues.

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