The Heart of Wessex Branch of CAMRA has again named the Unicorn Inn, Bayford, Wincanton, as their Cider Pub of The Year 2016. This follows on from the success in the previous two years. The Unicorn was chosen from a number of real cider pubs out of the 90 or so pubs in the branch area. Full story: Read more
Business grant made available in Wincanton, Castle Cary and Bruton areas
A business grant is being made available by South Somerset District Council to help businesses in the Wincanton, Castle Cary and Bruton areas of South Somerset. The Retail Support Initiative provides funds to make improvements which visually enhance the heart of the town or village. A Retail Support Initiative grant was recently obtained by Alex Appleton Jewellers to help the business relocate to the High Street in Wincanton. The premises that the business has moved in to had been left empty and neglected for many years. Full story: Read more
20 communities set to benefit from free Playdays
This summer 20 communities will come to life when South Somerset District Council brings free Playdays to towns and villages right across the district. From Wincanton to Combe St Nicholas and Henstridge to Long Sutton a wide range of exciting and fun activities will descend on each community. South Somerset District Council will be organising the Playdays in 13 communities and providing a small grant to help the other seven locations to organise their own event. Full story: Read more