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Dog owners beware

I have received a report today of a dog being poisoned, possibly by cannabis, up on the ridge in one of the lay-bys near the gallops. The dog is being treated but very nearly died. The owner will inform the police.
Jenny Steadman.

Added by Admin on December 18, 2017 at 20:19 — No Comments

Pen Pub Christmas Party & Carol singing

See poster here

Added by Admin on December 16, 2017 at 17:27 — No Comments

Alison's boat wins first place to Freemantle

https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/news/article/unicef-achieves-maiden-podium

"I never quite envisaged that anything I undertook in my Sixties would require me using a rope ladder to access it. However when the boat is heeled on Starboard tack it's the only way to…

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Added by Admin on November 26, 2017 at 23:00 — No Comments

Broadband meetings

You'll find the Presentation on this page.Broadband

See comments below for links to case studies and other info.

Added by Admin on November 21, 2017 at 17:00 — 3 Comments

Pen Paper

The December issue of The Pen Paper is due to be published and distributed by the end of November. This is a community newspaper so take the opportunity to communicate with other residents what has been happening in your club, committee and hamlet along with any…
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Added by Admin on November 2, 2017 at 21:06 — No Comments

Clipper Round the World race update

 Alison sets off across the Southern Ocean from Cape Town tomorrow. Wish her well!

Here's her latest dairy entry http://clipperroundtheworld.com/crew-diary/unicef/race-2-day-14-punta-del-este-to-cape-town4

Added by Admin on October 30, 2017 at 22:41 — No Comments

The Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue Award - Rob Backus

Awarded to an individual member of a helicopter crew, a complete crew or the crews of multiple helicopters, for an act of outstanding courage or devotion to duty in the course of land or sea search and rescue operations.

On 26 Oct 2017 the crew of HM Coastguard Rescue 912 Humberside Captain Peter Mackenzie-Brown (Commander), Senior First Officer Rob Backus (Co-pilot), Winch Operator Paul Bramley and Winchman/Medic Kate Willoughby were presented with the award at a…

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Added by Admin on October 28, 2017 at 13:55 — 1 Comment

Wheels Down!

Added by Admin on October 28, 2017 at 10:36 — No Comments

What are our options for banking?

What are our options now all the banks in Wincanton have closed?

http://www.wincantonwindow.co.uk/what-is-up-with-banking-in-wincanton.htm

Added by Admin on October 18, 2017 at 11:30 — No Comments

Clipper Round the World Race

Our very own Alison Purseglove aka Alison Ryan is on the crew of the Clipper "UNICEF". She has signed up to circumnavigate the globe. Unicef has completed the first leg and the crew are currently restocking in Punta Del Este, Uruguay. They set off again on 4 October across the South Atlantic to Cape Town.

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Added by Admin on October 1, 2017 at 9:30 — No Comments

Rare access granted to Longleat’s old deer park for Ancient Tree Forum walk

LONGLEAT isn’t just famous for its lions - it also boasts some of the grandest ancient oak trees in the British Isles. The Wessex Ancient Tree Forum (ATF) has been granted rare access to the old deer park – an area not usually open to the general public – and is hosting a walk on Friday 20 October which will take in Longleat’s many ancient and veteran trees from the Medieval period. These are survivors of the ancient Selwood Forest that bordered the estate. In fact, Longleat boasts the only…

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Added by Admin on September 22, 2017 at 12:04 — No Comments

Progress being made on Coombe Street!

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Added by Admin on August 25, 2017 at 8:19 — No Comments

THE STOCK GAYLARD OAK FAIR

26th and 27th August 2017, 10am - 5pm http://www.stockgaylard.com/the-oak-fair.asp

Added by Admin on August 17, 2017 at 1:00 — No Comments

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show this Wednesday

http://www.gillshaftshow.co.uk

Added by Admin on August 14, 2017 at 12:16 — No Comments

Help with the fete

Stalls are looking to you to help with various items. See Requests and Offers

Added by Admin on July 30, 2017 at 15:00 — No Comments

Facebook

If you use Facebook there is now a linked Facebook page. Its not either/or but both! 

Added by Admin on July 4, 2017 at 17:09 — No Comments

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