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Coffee Morning

SOUTH PETHERTON Every last Wednesday from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at The David Hall, there is a Coffee Morning. Pop in for a cup of real coffee and a chat. Look around the book and bric-a-brac stalls and more often than not, listen to some live music. Free entry. WEST CAMEL Every Thursday from 9.15am to 11.45am at The Davis Hall, there is a coffee morning. Come for coffee and cakes, Post Office, books, cards, a selection from The West Camel Bakery plus eggs and local produce as available. Free entry.

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CASTLE CARY On Saturday 2 May from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Market House, come along to ‘eat:Castle Cary’, a food and drink festival hosted by eat:Festivals; a social enterprise focused on reconnecting people with the productive landscape that surrounds them. Local food and drink producers are showcased at busy oneday food and drink festivals

Abbey Bookshop Cheap Street Sherborne 01935 812367 Have your daily paper delivered. Ask in store for details. Wide selection of Magazines, Periodicals. Also now stocking luxury Belgian chocolates in town centres across Somerset. Entertainment all day, Cook School, Kitchen Gardner’s Question Time, and more. For further information, visit www. eatfestivals.org. MARTOCK From Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18 April from 10.00am to 5.00pm at The George, there is an exhibition ‘What a Wonderful World’ by local photographers celebrating the beauty of nature. Late night opening on Thursday until 8.00pm. Enjoy the best coffee and cake in the friendly ambience of The George Coffee Shop. Free admission to the exhibition. SHERBORNE Every Friday from 10 April until 25 September at 10.30am at the Tourist Information Centre, Blue Badge Guide Cindy will lead her highly-rated ‘Historic Town Walk’. No need to book. £10 per person (group rates available). To book a guided walk around the town or a bespoke local tour at other times, contact info@ sherbornewalks.co.uk, phone 07989 453966 or 01935 816518, or ask at the Tourist Information Centre. Special group rates available. For further information visit www.sherbornewalks.co.uk. TISBURY From Saturday 23 to Sunday 24 May at Tisbury Parish Church, come and sing Purcell with the Chamber Choir under I Fagiolini’s Greg Skidmore. The weekend comprises four rehearsals followed by a public concert accompanied by the Cherubim String Quartet on the Sunday at 4.00pm. £63 (until 31 March). To book, visit cherubimtrust.org/tkts.

Fair

EAST LAMBROOK On Saturday 28 March from 10.00am to 4.00pm at East Lambrook Manor Gardens, there is an Early Spring Plant Fair. Twenty-two of the South West’s top nurseries will once again attend the ninth Early Spring Plant Fair organised in partnership with the Somerset Hardy Plant Society. Refreshments available at the Malthouse café. Entry £4.00 to the plant sale and famous cottage garden, £3.50 for RHS & HPS members. For further information, phone 01460 240328, email enquiries@ easdtlambrook.com or visit www.eastlambrook.com SHEPTON MALLET From Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 March from 9.00am to 5.00pm at the Royal Bath & West Showground, there is the West of England Game Fair ‘20. Two days of excellent countryside demonstrations and entertainment in the indoor and outdoor arenas. Amazing have-a-go activities, countryside displays and shopping. A great day out for all the family. Tickets from 01392 421500 or www. westofenglandgamefair. co.uk. SHERBORNE On Sunday 15 March from 10.00am to 2.00pm at the Digby Hall, there is a Plant Fair selling a wide range of plants, including spring bulbs, young vegetables plants and unusual roses and shrub varieties, plus the Pennard Plants Seed and Potato Fair. Car parking next to hall and refreshments available. Free entry with donations to Macmillan Cancer Support. Details of stall holders at www.plantfairs.com.

Food

CREWKERNE On Friday 21 February at 12.30pm at the Henhayes Centre, it is the Chef’s Special Lunch. Fruit juice on arrival, roast beef followed by sticky toffee pudding with tea or coffee and a chocolate to finish. Only £9.50 (members £8.00). Lunch served at 12.30pm. Booking essential by 10.30am. To book, phone 01460 74340. On Saturday 29 February from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Henhayes Centre, come and enjoy a Big Breakfast. Egg, sausage, bacon, tomato or beans, and tea or coffee. Vegetarian options available. From £4.50. Extras 50p each, including black pudding, mushrooms and hash browns. For information phone 01460 74340. On Friday 6 March at 12.30pm at the Henhayes Centre, it’s Fish & Chips Friday! Battered Cod with chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce followed by a fruity dessert. Only £8.75 (members £6.50). Lunch served at 12.30pm. Booking essential by 10.30am. To book, phone 01460 74340. On Friday 20 March at 12.30pm at the Henhayes Centre, it is the Chef’s Special Lunch. Fruit juice on arrival, roast chicken followed by lemon roulade and cream, with tea or coffee and a chocolate to finish. Only £9.50 (members £8.00). Lunch served at 12.30pm. Booking essential by 10.30am. To book, phone 01460 74340. On Saturday 28 March from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Henhayes Centre, come and enjoy a Big Breakfast. Egg, bacon, sausage, tomato or beans, and tea or coffee. Vegetarian options available. From £4.50. Extras 50p each, including black pudding, mushrooms and hash browns. For information phone 01460 74340. MAIDEN NEWTON On Sunday 22 March from 3.00pm to 5.00pm at Maiden Newton village hall, there is an afternoon cream tea plus accompanying live music. Harpist, Florence Astley will play classical background music. Entry £5. For further information, contact flowastley@gmail.com. SANDFORD ORCAS Every Thursday from 12.00 noon at The Mitre Inn, there is a Senior Citizens two-course lunch for £11.50. Contact Allen or Cheryl on 01963 220271. WINCANTON On Friday 21 February from 6.30pm at The SEED Café, there is a Women’s

Supper and Gathering Party, hosted by Lynne Franks with music from DJ Joolz. Chat, catch up and groove the night away! Bookings £25, includes a three-course meal. To book, phone 01963 33886 or email hello@hubatno3.com. YEOVIL On Thursday 12 March from 7.00pm to 11.00pm at The Emporium is a Secret Supper - an evening of fabulous acoustic and folk music arranged by Bearcat Collective with delicious food and drinks served by The Emporium Cafe. £5 in advance, £6 entry on door, menu as priced. Table bookings must be made directly through The Emporium Cafe. To book, phone 01935 411378 or book through Facebook page. On Saturday 21 March at The Emporium is a Mother’s Day weekend Afternoon Tea. Treat Mum with one of the stunning afternoon teas, all carefully prepared with homemade treats. Contact The Emporium Cafe to book this wonderful treat. To book, phone 01935 411378, book through Facebook page or pop in to the cafe.

Market

CASTLE CARY Every Tuesday from 8.30am to 2.00pm at the Market House, there is a weekly market. Fruit, vegetables, bread, fish, cheese, preserves, baked goods, gluten free options, seasonal plants and other giftware available. CREWKERNE Every third Saturday from 9.00am to 1.00pm outside Henhayes Centre is a Farmers’ Market. It has a comprehensive selection of around 16 stalls, offering preserves, veg and fruit, plants, fruit juice, homemade bakes, cheeses, pork products, water buffalo products, and much more. For further information, visit www. somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk. MARTOCK On Saturday 14 March from 10.00am to 1.00pm at the Moorland’s Shopping Precinct is Martock Farmers Market, with around 16 stands ranging from plants, crafts to cheese and local produce. For a table or further information, phone Fergus on 01935 822202. MILBORNE PORT Every first Sunday from 11.00am to 2.00pm at The Queens Head, there is a Farmers’ Market. This market is held in the skittle alley and milk parlour of the pub. All produce is hand-made or locally home-grown. Hot and cold drinks are available as well as hot and cold food. Free parking. if interested in a stall or need more information, contact Mandy on 07717 117744. SHERBORNE Every third Friday from 9.00am to 1.00pm at Cheap Street, there is a Farmers’ Market. Average 30 stalls. For more information, visit www.visit-dorset.com/ food-and-drink/farmersmarkets. SOMERTON Every Saturday from 9.00am to 12.00 noon at The Unicorn Hotel skittle alley is the Wessex Country Market. This market offers a wide variety of artisan produce. All baked goods are homemade and ingredients locally sourced. There are jams, marmalades, chutney and pickle unique to this market. Locally sourced butter, cheese, meat and fresh vegetables in season. The craft ladies offer an amazing variety of items to suit all occasions. WINCANTON Every third Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm in the Market Place is the Wincanton Seed Market. For further information or to book a stall, contact Market Organiser Elizabeth Ralph at wincantonseedmarket@gmail. com or visit Wincanton Seed Market on Facebook.

Open Day

SHERBORNE On Sunday 15 March from 11.30am to 3.30pm at Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre, celebrate 150 years of Castleton Pumping Station. See the waterwheel and steam engines in operation. There are also audio-visual presentations, displays of machinery and many other items of local and historic interest. Tea room, picnic area, toilets, free parking on adjacent road. Wheelchair access to most

WIN TICKETS TO THE SOUTH!

CATCH THE SOUTH AT FROME’S CHEESE & GRAIN ON SATURDAY 21 MARCH! Having celebrated their 10th year anniversary and 30 years since The Beautiful South released Song for Whoever, The South are back with a 2020 UK Tour. The South are an impressive nine piece band who feature former members of The Beautiful South including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles. Since Dave Hemingway, the original singer, left the group at the end of 2016, Gaz has moved across to front the band with Alison and taken on vocal duties. They play the songs made famous by The Beautiful South and bring back the full flavour and arrangements. After a successful year of touring the theatres and festivals of the UK up and down the country, The South are keeping alive all those timeless songs - A Little Time (the number one single), Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Song For Whoever, Old Red Eyes Is Back, Good as Gold, Don’t Marry Her plus many more singles and album tracks as well as a few choice South originals. All performed again live, these songs span an impressive 20 year career starting way back in 1989! Box Office No: 01373 455420 www.solidentertainments.com/presents.htm#SOUTH-TOUR TICKETS: £23.50 WIN: One pair of standard tickets to see The South at Cheese & Grain, Frome on Saturday 21 March at 7.00pm. To enter just answer the following question: name the lifelong sax player who is part of The South and also was a member of The Beautiful South. Send answers by Monday 16 March with your name and contact details and the subject heading “The South” competition to info@theconduitmagazine.co.uk or post it to the NEW address on p3. Good luck!

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