welcome to wincanton
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August 2019
WELCOME TO WINCANTON
We hope that the information contained in this Welcome Pack will help you to settle more comfortably into your new home and the town. As residents, we trust that you will quickly become and feel part of this community. We have tried to gather as much local information as possible, but would be pleased to hear any suggestions or improvements you might have about this pack. More local information is available via our website and through its links to other local websites www.wincantontowncouncil.co.uk
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CONTENTS
Churches Councils Education/Job Club Health Recycling / Refuse Collections Sports and Leisure Transport Other Useful Contacts: Mobile Bank Building Society Cash Machines Fire Station Library Museum Police Post Office Vets Web Magazine
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CHURCHES Wincanton Baptist Church – 4 Mill Street, BA9 9AP www.wincantonbaptist.co.uk General Enquiries – [email protected] Wincanton Community Church – South Street, BA9 9DL – 01963 31400 [email protected] Wincanton Methodist Church – 50 High Street, BA9 9JU www.sherborneyeovilmc.org.uk/our-churhes/wincanton The circuit administrator can be contacted on 01935 432173 Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul – Church Street – Parish Office, 38 High Street, BA9 9JN – 01963 824503 www.wincantonparishchurch.co.uk Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) – between 30/32 High Street, BA9 9JF – 01963 350452 www.quaker.org.uk/wincanton St Luke & St Teresa’s Roman Catholic Church – South Street, BA9 9DH – 01963 34408
COUNCILS Wincanton Town Council Wincanton Town Council – The Town Hall, Market Place, BA9 9LD – 01963 31693. The Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk are available at the office Monday – Thursday 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm and Fridays 9am – 12 noon. Wincanton Town Council is responsible for managing the Town Hall, which is a one-stop community centre offering help and advice on a range of local services. Wincanton Town Council owns the David Sharp Centre. The Town Council manages the Burial Ground situated at the top of Rickhayes Recreation Ground and the closed churchyard. The Town Council maintains a number of facilities throughout the town including three recreation grounds – Cale Park Recreation Ground, Penn View Recreation Ground and Coneygore, the Skate Park and Multi Use Games Area located at Southgate Road. Wincanton Town Council has fifteen Councillors who are elected every four years. The election for Town Council took place in May 2019. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected annually in May by the Town Councillors. All meetings start at 7.00pm, may be subject to change. All meetings of the Town Council are open to members of the public. Details of serving Town Councillors/Meeting Dates/Agendas and Meeting Minutes are available from the Town Hall; they
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are posted on the Town Council’s notice-board and on Wincanton Town Council website – www.wincantontowncouncil.co.uk Wincanton Local Information Centre is based in The Town Hall. We have a wide range of information on the local area. We sell tickets on behalf of Berry’s Coaches for their daily bus service to London. We sell advance tickets for the Royal Bath & West Agricultural Show, Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton International Air Day, Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Show and other local events.
South Somerset District Council The Area East Office is based at Churchfield, Church Street, BA9 9AG. The Area East Office is open Monday – Friday 9am to 12 noon. The Area East Office offers a wide range of Council and related information and assistance. The Customer Enquiries Desk is staffed by Community Support Assistants who have a working knowledge of all of South Somerset District Council’s Services. Services delivered by the Area East Office are: Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction, Council Tax, Housing, Waste and Recycling, Streetscene, Community Protection, Horticulture, Planning, Community Safety The Area Development Team provides help and support on a wide range of community projects and local issues. The Area Development Team can also advise on funding and support from SSDC to local projects. South Somerset District Council – Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil BA20 2HT – 01935 462462 www.southsomerset.gov.uk For information about where you live – Council Tax band/Refuse and Recycling collection days/District Councillors – www.southsomerset.gov.uk/your-area/ South Somerset District Council Area East covers 9 wards and 45 Parish and Town Councils. South Somerset District Council – Wincanton has two elected District Councillors representing Wincanton Ward: Colin Winder – 2 Mill Street, BA9 9AP – 01963 33462 – [email protected] Nick Colbert – Lyndhurst, Burrowfield, Bruton, Somerset BA10 0HH – 07748 324508 – [email protected]
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Somerset County Council Somerset County Council – County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY – General Enquiries – 0300 123 2224 – www.somerset.gov.uk Somerset County Council has one elected County Councillor who represents the Wincanton and Bruton Ward: Anna Groskop – 12 Bruelands, Bruton, Somerset BA10 0HX – 01749 812520 – [email protected] Adult Social Care – 0300 123 2224 Children and Learning – 0300 123 2224 Culture and Heritage – 0845 345 9144 Economy and Community – 0845 345 9188 Fostering and Adoption Enquiries – 0800 587 9900 Library Service – 0300 123 2224 Registration Services – 0300 123 2224 Roads and Transport – 0300 123 2224 Somerset Skills and Learning – 0330 332 7997 EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) Helpline for Students – 0808 101 6219 Student Finance Direct (Higher Education Students only) – 0845 607 7577 Street Lighting Faults – 0845 601 0939
Member of Parliament for Somerton and Frome David Warburton – www.davidwarburton.org.uk Constituency Office – Unit 9, Woodside Court, Dairy House Yard, Sparkford BA22 7LH – 01373 580500 – [email protected]
EDUCATION Preschool/Nursery Conkers Community Nursery – Council Offices, Churchfields, Wincanton BA9 9AG 07436580885 Little Sunbeams Preschool – Thornwell Way, BA9 9EN – 01963 824521 West Hill Nursery – c/o King Arthur’s Community School, West Hill, BA9 9BX – 01963 33246 The Balsam Nursery – The Balsam Centre, Balsam Park, BA9 9HB – 01963 31688
Primary Schools Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School – South Street, BA9 9DH – 01963 32660 – www.ourladyofmountcarmelschool.org.uk Wincanton Primary School – South Street, BA9 9DZ – 01963 32132 – www.wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk
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Secondary School King Arthur’s Community School – West Hill, BA9 9BX – 01963 32368 – www.kingarthurs.org.uk
Somerset Family Information Direct (SFID) Somerset Family Information Direct – B2 South, County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4 DY – 0300 123 2224 – www.somersetfid.co.uk Somerset Family Information Direct provides free, confidential and impartial information on a wide range of family services that are available locally in Somerset to parents and carers of children and young people aged 0 – 20 years. Services covered include Childcare, Schools and related education matters, Youth Services, Somerset Music, Fostering and Adoption, Somerset Skills and Learning and a referral service on a wide range of family matters.
Adult Learning Courses & Job Club Wincanton & Castle Cary Adult Learning & Leisure - King Arthur’s Community School – West Hill, BA9 9BY – 01963 31930 The Balsam Centre – Balsam Park, BA9 9HB – 01963 31842 Job Club held here every Friday 11-1 www.balsamcentre.org.uk
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HEALTH Chemist Boots – 31 High Street, BA9 9JU – 01963 32205 Boots – The Health Centre, Dykes Way, BA9 9FQ – 01963 33235
Chiropodist The Chiropody Clinic – 22 High Street, BA9 9JF – 01963 31500
Chiropractor
Wincanton Chiropractic Clinic – 75 High Street, BA9 9JZ – 01963 32986
Dental Practice Church Street Dental Practice – 7a Church Street, BA9 9AA – 01963 33930 The Wincanton Smile Centre – 28 High Street, BA9 9JF – 01963 34398 Wincanton Dental Practice – 56 High Street, BA9 9JF – 0844 576 9931
Doctor Wincanton Health Centre – Dykes Way, BA9 9FQ – Appointments/General Enquiries: 01963 435700; Prescriptions: 01963 435701; Out of Hours: 111 www.wincantonhealth.co.uk Wincanton Health Centre provides a minor injury services from their premises in Dykes Way, Wincanton. BA9 9FQ The new minor injuries service will open from 8.30am until 6.00pm - Monday to Friday. (Not at weekends or Bank Holidays). 01963 435700
Healthy Living Centre
The Balsam Centre – Balsam Park, BA9 9HB – 01963 31842 – www.balsamcentre.org.uk Balsam Centre aims to support the well-being and health for the people of Wincanton and the surrounding area. If offers a wide range of activities and services that are easy to access.
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Hospital Wincanton Community Hospital – Dancing Lane, BA9 9DQ – 01963 828444
Opticians Sarah Gibson Optometrist – Commerce House, Market Place, BA9 9LP – 01963 34333 – www.sgoeyecare.co.uk Robert Frith Optometrist – 16 Market Place, BA9 9LA – 01963 31259 – www.frithopticians.co.uk
RECYCLING/REFUSE COLLECTIONS Bins are collected weekly – alternating between household-waste and recycling. For further information on collection dates contact South Somerset District Council – 01935 462462 – To find Refuse and Recycling collection days where you live – www.southsomerset.gov.uk/your-area/ Our nearest Recycling Centre that accepts household waste for recycling and disposal is at Castle Cary – Dimmer, Dimmer Lane BA7 7NR – 01963 351725. Opening times are: Mondays 8am – 7pm, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8am – 4pm, Thursdays and Fridays Closed, Saturdays 8am – 4pm and Sundays 8am – 1pm. For more information on other recycling site locations in Somerset – Somerset Waste Partnership – 01823 625700 – www.somersetwaste.gov.uk
SPORTS AND LEISURE Wincanton Sports Centre Wincanton Sports Centre – West Hill, BA9 9SP – 01963 824400 – www.wincantonsports.co.uk 25 metre Swimming Pool, Fitness Suite, Sports Hall, Studio, wide range of children’s and adult activities
Wincanton Sports Ground Wincanton Sports Ground – Moor Lane, BA9 9RA – 01963 31815 – www.wincantonsportsgound.co.uk Over 40 acres of recreational facilities, including senior and junior size football pitches, Floodlit Tennis Courts, Astro Pitch, Changing and social facilities, ample parking
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Wincanton Racecourse
Wincanton Racecourse – BA9 8BJ – 01963 32344 – www.wincantonracecourse.co.uk Stages numerous race meetings – October to May
Wincanton Golf Club Wincanton Golf Club – The Racecourse – BA9 8BJ – 01963 435850 – www.wincantongolfclub.com Wincanton Golf Course is a 9 hole doubled up to 18 for golfers of all abilities. Well maintained greens, well stocked Pro Shop, Membership or Pay and Play
Clubs Wincanton and District Bowls Club – Wincanton Sports Ground, BA9 9EJ – 01963 31815 – www.bowlsclub.org/club/2996/ Wincanton Cricket Club – Recreation Ground, BA9 9EP – www.wincanton.play-cricket.com Wincanton Martial Arts Club – The Honbu, 10 The Tythings Commercial Centre BA9 9RX – 07976 125458 – www.thehonbu.com Wincanton Rugby Club (Adults) – Wincanton Sports Centre BA9 9SP – www.pitchero.com.clubs/wincanton Wincanton Tennis Club – www.wincantontennisclub.co.uk – Enquiries – [email protected] Wincanton Town Football Club – www.wincantontownfc.net Wincanton Town Football Club – Youth Section – www.wincantontownfc.net/youth - Enquiries - [email protected]
TRANSPORT Bus Services For information on bus services throughout Somerset contact Somerset County Council – Roads and Transport – 0300 123 2224 – www.somerset.gov.uk Bus companies that serve the Wincanton area are South West Coaches, First Group and Berry’s Coaches. Please check with the service operator before making an important journey.
South Somerset Community Accessible Transport (SSCAT) Ring and Ride South Somerset is a transport scheme for rural villages and those who cannot easily use public transport. Ring 01963 33864 before you need the service between 9.30 and 12.30 Monday to Friday - [email protected] For more info www.balsamcentre.org.uk
South West Coaches South West Coaches – Southgate Road BA9 9EB – 01963 33124 South West Coaches operate a number of routes from Wincanton. www.southwestcoaches.co.uk/timetables
First Group First Group operate daily bus service from Wincanton to Yeovil: www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/dorset
Berry’s Coaches (Taunton) You can purchase advance tickets for Berry’s Coaches at Wincanton Local Information Centre – Town Hall, Market Place, BA9 9LD Berry’s Coaches – 01823 331356 – www.berryscoaches.co.uk
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Berry’s Coaches operates Superfast 2 bus service to London departing from Taunton – Ilminster – Yeovil – Wincanton. Operating daily - two services out/return.
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS Mobile Bank – At the Memorial Hall Car Park Lloyds Group Plc – Monday 9.30-11.00, Tuesday 9.30-12.45 and Wednesday 13.00-15.15 National Westminster Bank Plc – Thursday 9.40-10.35
Building Society Coventry Building Society – 59 High Street, BA9 9JZ
Cash Machines Cash Machines are situated at the Co-op, Carrington Way and Morrison’s Superstore on Southgate Road
Fire Station Wincanton Fire Station – Bennetts Field Trading Estate, BA9 9DT – Yeovil (24 hrs) – 01935 382000
Library Wincanton Library – Carrington Way, BA9 9JS – 0300 123 2224
Museum Wincanton Museum – Wincanton Library – Carrington Way, BA9 9JS – 01963 31665. Open Wednesday and Friday 10am – 1.30pm and Saturday 10am – 1pm – April to August
Police Wincanton Police Station – Churchfield, BA9 9AG – 101 - In an emergency call 999
Post Office Wincanton Post Office – 6 Market Place, BA9 9LJ – 01963 33389 Royal Mail Delivery Office – 13 Carrington Way, BA9 9JS – 01963 33195
Vets Southill Vets Ltd – The Surgery, Balsam Fields, BA9 9HE – 01963 33226 Longmead Veterinary Surgery – Dykes Way, BA9 9FQ – 01963 400499
Web Magazine Wincanton Window – Web Magazine with local news, information and opinions – www.wincantonwindow.co.uk
Wincanton Monthly Magazine The Word – Liz Carter, c/o Town Hall, Market Place, Wincanton BA9 9LD – 07598931356 – Email – [email protected]
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