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Hope you are loving this month’s front cover! We are continuing to support all things food and drink here in Conduit land, and the Trading Post is one independent business that goes above and beyond when it comes to its magnificent range of delicious foods, many of which come from local producers and are fresh and organic. There is also a fantastic assortment of drinks – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. If you haven’t visited yet, do get yourself on the A303 and whizz down to South Petherton roundabout and take the old Ilminster Road. It’s not far along there and there’s plenty of parking. With the summer holidays in full swing there is plenty to do and see in our area. Don’t forget to check out our information in the ARTS section which tells you what’s happening specifically for children. Also, I have a favour to ask – if you attend an event that you have seen in The Conduit or enjoy reading some of the articles written by our sponsored columnists, could you please tell them if you visit them or buy something from them that you saw it in The Conduit?
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YEOVIL New Breast Cancer Unit Appeal The total now stands at £2,179,000 but Yeovil Hospital Charity still has to find another £321,000 to reach the £2.5 million target. So, the appeal for unwanted/broken jewellery and watches continues. Once more the charity reaches out to the communities of south Somerset and north Dorset, who have been so supportive of the appeal, to help reach the target to build this much needed unit at Yeovil Hospital. To donate to the appeal, please call Maggie (appeal committee member) on 01963 250108.
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 cuppa and a chat. Look around the book and bric-a-brac stalls and, more often than not, listen to some live music. Free entry. A ‘Support the Hall’ event.
ONLINE St Margaret’s Hospice Care Weekly Prize Draw The draw takes place every Friday (advance notice given if the draw day changes) and each chance costs just £1. All of the profits raised from the hospice draw provide vital funding to help St Margaret’s support patients and families facing the challenge of a life-limiting illness. For more information about the prize draw and other ways of supporting St Margaret’s Hospice Care, please visit st-margarets-hospice.org.uk.www.
WEST CAMEL Every Thursday from 9.15am to 11.15am at The Davis Hall, there is a coffee morning. There will be the usual tea, coffee and cake. Bread and cakes from The Bakery A303 are on sale, also charity cards and sometimes plants and local produce, plus post office facilities. Free entry.
COMPTON DUNDON Every first Wednesday from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at Compton Dundon Meadway Hall Meeting Room, there is a coffee morning. Coffee, tea, cakes and chat for everyone! MARTOCK Every fourth Friday from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at Martock Parish Hall, there is a coffee morning. Coffee and homemade cakes. Everyone welcome!
SHERBORNE Every Thursday from 10.00am to 11.30am at Cheap Street Church Hall is Coffee Time. Everyone welcome.
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WINCANTON On Saturday 30 July from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at Wincanton Memorial Hall, there is a Wincanton & District Gardeners Association coffee morning. Cakes, plants, books and raffle. Come along and bring a friend to this friendly social occasion. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 01963 33160.
LITTLE NORTON On Saturday 6 August from 10.00am to 10.30pm at Greenhams Cross is ‘Party at The Cross’. Kids’ disco (12.00 noon to 2.00pm), party games and prizes, dog show, craft stalls, bar, food, and live music on the big stage (2.30pm to 10.30pm). Entry £5, under 12s free (wristbands available from Norton shop). All gate proceeds go to Nortonsub-Hamdon school. For more information, visit the Party at The Cross Facebook page.
SHERBORNE Volunteer drivers required! Sherborne Voluntary Ambulance (SVA) provides transport for older local residents. The chairman of the SVA board of trustees is a local doctor who is passionate about using the ambulance, aka the Red Bus, to encourage older people, still fearful of leaving their homes, to get out and enjoy themselves! All drivers are volunteers. If interested and have a couple of evenings to spare each month, please contact John Miller on 01935 873784 or at denis70john@ sky.com. Clean licence and D1 category required. For more information, see the SVA Facebook page.
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We are always keen to buy antique silver and old Sheffield plate at current prices Please telephone or call into the shop 01935 816828 38 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 enquiries@henrywillis.co.uk3PXwww.henrywillis.co.uk TOP PRICES PAID FOR OLD TOYS - any condition Trains, cars and lorries, soldiers, etc Britains, Dinky, Corgi, Hornby, Meccano, Tri-ang, etc 01935 816072 (07527 074343) Pastimes of Sherborne, 3 Westbury (in front of the Abbey) To advertise – 01935 424724 • email: info@theconduitmagazine.co.uk • www.theconduitmagazine.co.uk4 WHAT’S ON
MILBORNE PORT Every Friday from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at WI Room, Town Hall, there is a coffee morning. Coffee, tea, cakes and biscuits. All welcome.
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WELLS From Saturday 27 to Monday 29 August from 9.30am to 5.30pm at The Bishop’s Palace, get a glimpse of medieval life at the Medieval Weekend, with the historical re-enactment group and medieval weapons experts, Bowlore. They will be giving lively displays throughout the day, with demonstrations and choreographed combat, using longbows, pallaxes, Dane hammers, falchion and langmesser, to name but a few! Bowlore, encamped in the stunning ruins of the Great Hall, will be on hand to share their expertise and answer questions. Entrance to the Medieval Weekend is included with general admission. For more information, visit www. bishopspalace.org.uk or call 01749 988111.
QUEEN CAMEL Every second Tuesday from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at the Memorial Hall is the Village Cafe. Enjoy good coffee, tea and cake. Book and jigsaw exchange. It’s an opportunity to meet friends and make new ones. Bottle top collection in aid of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Profits from the Village Cafe over the next few months will be donated to the Lord’s Larder Food Bank in Yeovil.
YEOVIL Every Thursday from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at Yeovil Baptist Church, there is a coffee morning. At ‘Jacob’s Well’, hot and cold drinks are served, along with a delicious array of home-made cakes, scones and other goodies. Outdoor seating area available. Entry free. A warm welcome guaranteed!
DORSET Inspire a child to read! Local charity Dorset Reading Partners is recruiting volunteers to deliver vital literacy support to children in primary schools across the area. The charity has been supplying primary schools with trained literacy volunteers for fifteen years. Volunteers will be provided with full training, a DBS check, resources and ongoing support from the charity’s friendly team. If interested and can spare two hours a week over a school year, contact Juliet on 01305 458515 or visit dorsetreadingpartners. org.uk.
STURMINSTER NEWTON On Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August from 10.00am to 5.00pm at Stock Gaylard Deer Park, Lydlinch, the Great Dorset Chilli Festival celebrates the world of chilli peppers, from growing chilli plants and sampling chilli sauces, to enjoying international street food and, of course, watching the chilli-eating competition. With over 100 trade stands, cookery demonstrations, live music, falconry and children’s entertainment, it will be a fun day out for all the family! Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. No camping. Reduced advanced tickets available online before midnight Tuesday 2 August. For more information, visit greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk.www.
On Saturday 13 August from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at St Peter and St Paul Parish Church, there is a coffee morning. Cakes, books and raffle. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 01963 824503.
LANGPORT On Sunday 7 August from 2.00pm to 5.00pm at Hurds Hill, Westover, the garden is open to the public as part of St Margaret’s annual Glorious Open Gardens. Set on a hill with far reaching views of the Somerset Levels, the garden features large herbaceous borders, fruit orchard and extensive grounds, with eclectic planting, architectural plants and shrubs set off by bold herbaceous perennials. The garden is largely wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Refreshments and toilet facilities available. Dogs welcome provided they are on a lead. Entry £3. For more information, call 01458 259708 or email david@hurdshill. com. hurds-hill-gardens.www.st-margarets-hospice.org.uk/
CREWKERNE Every third Saturday from 9.00am to 1.00pm outside Henhayes Centre is Crewkerne Farmers’ Market. It has a comprehensive selection of stalls, offering bread and baked goods, dairy and eggs, drinks, fish, fruit, vegetables, meat, as well as preserves and honey. For more information, visit somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk.www.
BRADFORD ABBAS Every Tuesday from 1.00pm to 2.00pm at the Rose and Crown car park. Local suppliers including meat, veg, bakery, florist and other stalls.
SHERBORNE On Tuesday 2 and Tuesday 16 August from 11.00am to 1.30pm at The Digby Hall is the RVS Sherborne Lunch Club – a lunch club for older people! Come and enjoy a delicious two-course meal cooked by the friendly team of volunteers. An opportunity to meet up with friends and make new ones. Tea or coffee from 11.00am. Lunch is served at 12.15pm. Members pay £5. Transport for Sherborne residents can be arranged with Sherborne Voluntary Ambulance Service. For more information, call 07502 130241.
DRAYTON Every third Saturday from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at Drayton Village Hall is the monthly market. Produce includes bread, vegetables, meats, butter, cheese, cakes, preserves, honey, desserts, savouries and plants. Refreshments available. Free parking.
SHEPTON MALLET Every Friday from 9.00am to 2.00pm at the Market Place is Shepton Mallet market. This historic market offers a wide range of fresh local produce, such as fruit, veg, bread, cheese, seafood and cider. For more information, visit the market’s Facebook page or call 07912 769731.
MARTOCK On Saturday 13 August from 10.00am to 1.00pm at the Moorland’s Shopping Precinct is Martock Farmers’ Market, with stalls selling vegetables, cheese, coffee, chicken, beef, cordials, jams, bread, savouries and plants. Any enquiries, please call Fergus on 01935 822202.
MILBORNE PORT Every Saturday from 10.00am to 1.00pm at The Square. Local suppliers including meat, veg, bakery, florist and other stalls.
LEIGH Every Wednesday from 1.00pm to 2.00pm at Leigh Village Hall car park. Local suppliers.
ODCOMBE Every Friday from 1.00pm to 2.00pm at Odcombe Village Hall car park. Local suppliers including meat, veg and bakery.
SHERBORNE On Thursday 11 August at 7.30pm at The Digby Hall, Sherborne and District Gardeners’ Association will be holding its 77th Summer Show. All are welcome. Admission charge for nonmembers is £2. For more information, call Richard Newcombe on 01935 389375. Market
SANDFORD ORCAS Every Wednesday to Friday from 12.00 noon at The Mitre Inn, there is a Senior Citizens two-course lunch for £12.95. Contact Allen or Cheryl on 01963 220271. www.mitreinn.co.uk. Every Sunday from 12.00 noon at The Mitre Inn, Sunday roast is served – there are always three choices of meat along with a vegetarian and fish option. Adult £12.95, medium/OAP £11.75, child £9.50. Contact Allen or Cheryl on 01963 220271. www.mitreinn.co.uk.
ILMINSTER Every Thursday from 8.00am to 5.00pm at the Market House is Ilminster Town Market. There are a variety of stalls, including a barber. Regular traders sell fruit and veg, bread, cakes, fish, preserves, olives and nuts, cheese, decorative items for the home and plants. For more information, contact Ilminster Town Council on 01460 52149.
CHETNOLE On Saturday 6 August from 2.00pm to 4.30pm at Chetnole Village Hall is the 75th Annual Chetnole Flower Show and Fete. The traditional flower and produce show consists of 92 classes of vegetables and fruit, flowers, cooked produce, handicrafts, amateur paintings and photography – something for all ages and abilities. Judged by external experts, winners can enjoy prizes, trophies and enormous satisfaction! The village fete has side shows, bric-a-brac, tombola, raffles, classic cars, trade stalls, live music, dog show, children’s events, Pimm’s stall, teas and cakes, and more. Free admission. All money raised goes to local charities and organisations. Food CREWKERNE Every Friday at 1.00pm at the Henhayes Centre, it is the Chef’s Special Roast Lunch. Fruit juice on arrival, roast lunch followed by dessert, with tea or coffee to finish. Members £10, non-members £11.50. Lunch served at 1.00pm, bar open from 12.30pm. A takeaway box is available at £8. Booking essential by 10.30am. To book, phone 01460 74340.
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SEAVINGTON On Saturday 13 August from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Seavington Millennium Hall is Seavington Gardening Club’s Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the marvellous exhibits, and wonderful tea and home-made cakes.
Garden BRUTON On Saturday 20 August at King’s School, the 97th Bruton and District Horticultural Annual Show will be held in the Sports Hall. Exhibitors 8.00am to 10.30am. Visitors 2.30pm to 5.00pm. Show schedules with all details plus entry forms may still be available from Bruton Country Centre, Bruton Community Office (MondayThursday mornings) and the society’s website. www.brutonhorticultural.org.uk.
Every third Saturday from 9.30am to 12.00 noon at the Henhayes Centre, the yummy Henhayes Big Breakfast is served! Last orders at 11.30am. Breakfasts start from £5. Full breakfast menu and vegetarian options are available, with vegan options on request. The big breakfast coincides with the table-top sale. Every weekday (except Thursdays and Fridays) at 12.30pm at the Henhayes Centre, a two-course lunch is served. Members £8, non-members £10. Booking essential by 10.30am on the day. Lunch served from 12.30pm. To book, call 01460 74340 or email office@henhayescentre.org.
CASTLE CARY Every Tuesday from 9.00am to 2.00pm at the Market House is a weekly open-air market. Food stalls: West-Countrysourced fish, extensive range of cheeses, greengrocery and eggs, artisan bread, home-made preserves, home-made pies and pasties, cakes, freshly-cooked Thai food and sauces, and Jack’s Mac and Cheese. Contact 01963 351763. www.castle-cary. co.uk/market.
LANGPORT Every second Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm in the town centre is the Langport Vintage Market, an eclectic market offering a range of vintage traders selling homeware, clothing, jewellery and collectables. This flea market, located in the shade of the trees at the entrance to Cocklemoor Car Park, has a friendly atmosphere with a French Brocante feel. www.langportvintagemarket.co.uk.
SHERBORNE On Sunday 21 August from 10.00am to 3.00pm, The Sherborne Market will take place on Cheap Street, Abbey Road, Half Moon Street, Digby Road and Pageant Gardens. This artisan market features local producers and suppliers, amazing food, plus arts and crafts. For more information, follow on social media or visit www.thesherbornemarket.com. Every Thursday from 9.00am to 11.30am at Digby Memorial Church Hall is Sherborne Country Market. Come and enjoy a range of quality products: cakes and savouries, jams and chutneys, crafts, local eggs, cheese and meat, seasonal vegetables and flowers – all home-made, home-grown or handcrafted by a cooperative of local people. Refreshments To advertise – 01935 424724 • email: info@theconduitmagazine.co.uk • www.theconduitmagazine.co.uk
EAST COKER Every Friday from 3.00pm to 4.00pm at the Recreation Ground. Local suppliers including meat, veg and bakery.
Sale CREWKERNE Every third Saturday from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Henhayes Centre, there is a fundraising table-top sale/craft fair. £5 per table. Set up from 9.00am. To book a table, email office@ henhayescentre.org. The sale coincides with the Henhayes Big Breakfast!
Every Tuesday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Henhayes Centre, there is a Henhayes Knitters session for the over 55s. Enjoy a knit and natter session, To advertise – 01935 424724 • email: info@theconduitmagazine.co.uk www.theconduitmagazine.co.uk
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available. For more information, visit the market’s Facebook page. Every third Friday from 9.00am to 1.00pm at Cheap Street, there is a Dorset Farmers’ Market. Come and support local Dorset traders with a gorgeous selection of outdoor stalls. For more information, visit farmers-markets.visit-dorset.com/food-and-drink/www.
Carymoor Environmental Trust has launched its new Mini Explorers sessions for toddlers and parents. The events will be held on their nature reserve for families to explore the site and discover the amazing variety of wildlife that lives there. Each session has a seasonal theme, including crazy caterpillars, brilliant badgers and happy hedgehogs. There will be songs, games, treasure hunts, woodland walks and crafts. The sessions for 2- to 4-year-olds are £12 per child. Bookings via www.carymoor.org.uk.
BISHOP’S CAUNDLE Every Friday at 7.00pm at Bishop’s Caundle Village Hall, come along to the Butterfly Twilight Majorette Troupe for the over 18s. Have fun getting to grips with a baton and pom-poms. Enjoy the choreography, music and routines. Improve fitness, balance, coordination, communication, confidence and self-esteem. For more information, email butterflytwilightmajorettes@ gmail.com. BRUTON Every second Wednesday from 2.00pm to 3.00pm at Bruton Methodist Church, there is a Sing&Smile session with the Golden-Oldies Charity. Enjoy a good old singalong to those well-loved hits of the 50s onwards? Then come along, make friends and have fun. £3 donation per session. For more information, visit www.golden-oldies.org.uk.
SHERBORNE On Sunday 14 August from 11.30am to 3.30pm at the Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre, there is an open day. Waterwheel and steam engines running, audio visual displays and many items of local and historic interest. Tea room, picnic area, toilet, free parking on road. Entry by donation (cash or card). For more information, visit www. sswc.co.uk.
Tuesday 23 August from 11.00am to 2.00pm at the Henhayes Centre, there is a two-course set lunch and live entertainment for the over 55s. £13 per person. Lunch is chicken kebab in pitta followed by lemon posset. The lunchtime entertainment is provided by Broadwindsor Jammers – singalong favourites. To book, call 01460 74340 or email office@henhayescentre. Onorg.Tuesday 30 August from 11.00am to 2.00pm at the Henhayes Centre, there is a two-course set lunch and live entertainment for the over 55s. £13 per person. Lunch is roasted chicken thighs with Spanish rice followed by fresh fruit salad and ice cream. The lunchtime entertainment is provided by Mike Wiles, performing an array of hits spanning the decades. To book, call 01460 74340 or email office@ henhayescentre.org.
SOMERTON Every first Friday from 9.00am to 2.00pm at the Buttercross, Market Place, is Somerton market. Vintage, retro finds, bike repairs, artisan food and more. Every Saturday from 9.00am to 12.00 noon at The Unicorn Hotel skittle alley is the Wessex Country Market offering a wide variety of artisan produce. Home-made baked goods using locally sourced ingredients, jams, marmalades, chutney and pickle – all unique to this market. Locally sourced butter, cheese, meat and fresh vegetables in season. For more information, visit Scrumerton Facebook page or call 01458 273926.
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GLANVILLES WOOTTON On Saturday 13 August from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm at Glanvilles Wootton Village Hall, there is a jumble/nearly new sale and more. For more information, call 01963 210562.
Every Monday from 11.00am to 2.00pm at the Henhayes Centre, there is a Monday Memory Group for the over 55s who suffer from dementia or memory problems. The group is a happy, social session for up to fifteen people, providing those attending with company, comfort, and stimulation, while providing their family members and carers some often much needed respite. Sessions start from £6.50 per person with the option to add drinks and a twocourse lunch at an additional cost. To book, email office@ henhayescentre.org. Every Tuesday from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Henhayes Centre, come along to the Henhayes Computer Group for the over 55s. Get help with computers, tablets, and smart phones in a welcoming and social environment. £3.50 per session, includes tea/coffee and a biscuit. To book, email office@ henhayescentre.org.
CASTLE CARY Every first Thursday from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at The Shambles, Market House, is the Castle Cary Carers Group’s monthly meeting for unpaid carers. Informal chat around a large table, with the chance to ask for private space for peer support. Professional and escapist speakers. For more information, call Florence Mills on 01963 359081 or email fliss1938@icloud.com.
ILCHESTER Every Sunday at Ilchester Sports Field is the Ilchester Charity Car Boot Sale – raising funds for the local community. Sellers: gates open 7.30am. Buyers: no access to stalls prior to 8.30am. Car entries £1, pedestrians 50p. Dog friendly. For more information, phone 07967 280754 or visit the car boot sale’s Facebook page. Social ASHILL Every Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Ashill Village Hall, there is Scottish country dancing with a fully qualified teacher. It’s a great evening, so come along for fun, fitness and friendship. All welcome. Only £3 per session. For more information, email Anita Wilson at anitaandjim22@ gmail.com.
Every first Saturday from 9.00am to 12.30pm at The Digby Hall, there is a monthly indoor market. Arts, crafts, food and more. Cafe. Toilets. Free entry.
WEST COKER Every Thursday from 10.00am to 11.00am behind Saunders Butchers. Local suppliers. Open Day
CREWKERNE On Tuesday 2 August from 11.00am to 2.00pm at the Henhayes Centre, there is a two-course set lunch and live entertainment for the over 55s. £13 per person. Lunch is lasagne, salad and garlic bread followed by Swiss roll. The lunchtime entertainment is provided by Jan McNeill, performing a mix of hits. To book, call 01460 74340 or email office@henhayescentre. Onorg.Tuesday 9 August from 11.00am to 2.00pm at the Henhayes Centre, there is a two-course set lunch and live entertainment for the over 55s. £13 per person. Lunch is chicken and bacon salad followed by ice cream sandwich. The lunchtime entertainment is provided by Peter Burns, with crisp acoustic versions of a range of hits. To book, call 01460 74340 or email office@henhayescentre. Onorg.Tuesday 16 August from 11.00am to 2.00pm at the Henhayes Centre, there is a summer party for the over 55s. £13 per person. Come along for fun and games, with an afternoon tea served from 1.00pm. The afternoon tea will include a selection of sandwiches, scones, cream and jam, and mini cakes. To book, call 01460 74340 or email office@henhayescentre. Onorg.
TEMPLECOMBE On Monday 29 August from 10.30am to 3.55pm at Gartrell Light Railway, Yenston, is the Gartrell Light Railway open day. Trains will depart from the main station at Common Lane every 20 minutes. The comfortable threecoach trains, pulled by either a steam or diesel locomotive, travel the complete line calling at Pinesway Junction, Tower View and Park Lane stations. A return journey from Common Lane normally takes 30 minutes. Visitors can break the journey and alight at any station. Unlimited day ticket fares: adult £9, senior citizen £8, under 14s £5, under 3s free, dogs £3 (no large dogs). For more information, visit Gartell’s Facebook page.
On Saturday 20 August from 8.00pm to 11.00pm at Nortonsub-Hamdon Village Hall, there will be a ‘Jubilee Bop’ disco with DJ Roy who will be playing music from 50s, 60s 70, and 80s. Dress through the decades optional; prizes for the best dressed. Cash bar and raffle. Tickets £8 each or £ 15 for two, available from Norton Community Shop. Everyone welcome. Proceeds will go towards ongoing work at Norton Jubilee Nature Garden, an amenity for all. For more information, call Jennie Harris on 01935 881718.
Every Thursday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Sherborne Library, have a free one-to-one ‘Get Online with a Digital Champion’ session. Book in to get help using a computer or personal device. Booking is essential. To book, call the library directly on 01935 812683.
SOMERSET Strong and Steady Classes Local charity, Age UK Somerset, delivers falls prevention classes across Somerset, including Chard, Crewkerne, Ilminster, Langport, Martock, Somerton, South Petherton and Yeovil. The ageing process affects balance, muscles and joints, so keeping active is really important. One way to improve balance and strength is to join an Age UK Somerset ‘Strong and Steady’ class. These fun and friendly sessions, following evidencebased exercise programmes, are specially designed to help prevent falls. For more information, call Age UK Somerset on 01823 345614 or email ageuksomerset.org.uk.fallsprevention@
Every Thursday during term time from 10.15am to 12.00 noon at Digby Memorial Church Hall, come and sing with the Local Vocals, a Dorset community choir. A fun and friendly harmony choir for all voices. Songs taught by ear. No auditions. Beginners welcome. For more information, visit www. localvocals.org or call Lesley on 07933 928122.
Every second Friday from 1.45pm to 2.45pm at Ilminster Arts Centre is the Readers Group Monthly Book Club. An informal and friendly book group that meets to chat and share ideas about the latest ‘read’. £3 per session. All welcome. For more information, email jan.hopwood@tiscali. co.uk. Every last Friday from 2.00pm to 3.00pm at Ilminster Parish Hall, there is a Sing&Smile session with the Golden-Oldies Charity. Enjoy a good old singalong to those well-loved hits of the 50s onwards? Then come along, make friends and have fun. £3 donation per session. For more information, visit www.golden-oldies.org.uk.
Every Friday from 11.00am at the Henhayes Centre is the Meet, Greet and Eat group for the over 55s. This consists of many smaller clubs, such as, the chess, bridge, scrabble, craft and book clubs, meeting each week for companionship and camaraderie, followed by a special roast lunch. Members £10, non-members £11.50, includes club of choice and lunch. Tea/coffee on arrival. Two-course roast lunch, served at 1.00pm, followed by tea/ coffee and a chocolate. (Lunch only can also be booked.) To book, email office@ henhayescentre.org.
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ILMINSTER Every third Thursday from 1.00pm to 2.30pm at Monks Yard, Horton Cross, is the Ilminster Carers Group’s monthly meeting for unpaid carers. Informal chat and peer support available. Professional and relaxation speakers. Lift to upstairs room. Refreshments from Monks Yard. For more information, contact Alison Birket on 01935 427825/07774 231996 or email a.birket@btinternet.com.
SOMERTON Every second Thursday from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at Somerton Sports Club, come along to the Friendship Club – for a chat and a laugh. Entry 50p. Tea 20p, coffee 30p. Biscuits are free, as is a second cuppa. Prize draw and bingo. For more information, contact Mo on 07718 920198 or 01458 274631.
Every second Tuesday from 11.30am to 1.30pm at Sherborne Library, there are ‘Family and Local History’ sessions with the Somerset and Dorset Family History Society. Share stories and get help with family research – all welcome. For more information, call 01935 812683. Every Wednesday during term time from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at The Digby Hall, The Rock Choir meets up in the Wingfield Room. There’s no need to read music, no need to audition and no experience needed. Come along and have fun – everyone is welcome! Book a free taster session and give it a try. To book or to find out more, visit www.rockchoir. com or call 01252 714276.
STALBRIDGE Every last Monday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Stalbridge Village Hall is the SCARS cancer support group monthly meeting. Friendship, information and support in a caring and confidential environment for cancer sufferers and survivors, their families and friends. There is always a warm, friendly welcome and a cuppa, plus a chance to chat. For more information, call 07961 027089, email contact. scars@gmail.com or visit www. recoverysupport.co.uk.stalbridgecancerand
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Every Thursday during term time from 1.00pm to 3.00pm at Sherborne Library, there is ‘The Scribes Writing Group’. Come along to share personal work, discuss how to improve and receive inspiration and ideas from others. For more information, call 01935 812683.
QUEEN CAMEL Every second Thursday from 2.00pm to 3.00pm at Cleaveside Communal Lounge, there is a Sing&Smile session with the Golden-Oldies Charity. Enjoy a good old singalong to those well-loved hits of the 50s onwards? Then come along, make friends and have fun. £3 donation per session. For more information, visit www.goldenoldies.org.uk.
WINCANTON Every second Monday from 2.00pm to 3.30pm at the Balsam Centre is the Wincanton and Bruton Carers Group’s monthly meeting for unpaid carers. Informal chat around a large group table. Share laughs, ideas and experiences in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Free parking. For more information, contact Cath on 07951 944420 or at sparksomerset.org.uk.cath.holloway@ YEOVIL On Friday 5 August from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at Yeovil Labour Club, many of the Yeovil u3a groups will be displaying what they offer, so please come along and find out more! Over 30 interest groups each month in various venues provide a wide range of opportunities to come together to learn for fun, exploring new ideas, skills and activities. If retired/semi-retired and looking To advertise – 01935 424724 • email: info@theconduitmagazine.co.uk • www.theconduitmagazine.co.uk
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Every first Wednesday from 11.00am to 12.30pm at Keinton Mandeville Village Hall is the Keinton Mandeville Carers Group’s monthly meeting for unpaid carers. Carers Group, memory cafe, drop-in service with health coaches, social prescriber and exercise class. Open to carers, their ‘cared for’ and anyone who wants to be sociable. For more information, contact Cath on 07951 944420 or at sparksomerset.org.uk.cath.holloway@
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Every first Tuesday from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at the Henhayes Centre is the Crewkerne Carers Group’s monthly meeting for unpaid carers. Informal chat in a private room. Regular speakers. For more information, com.edwardcharnick@btinternet.email
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Every third Thursday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Richmond Green Community Room, the Sherborne Social Club for Visually Impaired People meets up for afternoon tea, entertainment and outings. Transport is provided. New members are welcome. The club is also looking for more volunteers to help for a few hours once a month. To find out more about the Dorset Blind Association and its full range of services, contact Leah Cross on 07789 997620.
SHERBORNE Every third Monday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Manor Court Community Centre, Newland, is the SCARS cancer support group monthly meeting. Friendship, information and support in a caring and confidential environment for cancer sufferers and survivors, their families and friends. There is always a warm, friendly welcome and a cuppa, plus a chance to chat. For more information, call 07961 027089, email contact. scars@gmail.com or visit www. recoverysupport.co.uk.stalbridgecancerand
MARTOCK Every first Thursday from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at the Christian Fellowship Church is the Martock Carers Group’s monthly meeting for unpaid carers. Parking available at The George Hotel. For more information, email jacky.reed@talktalk.net.
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YEOVIL On Monday 8 August at 11.00am at the Quicksilver Mail, The Probus Club of Yeovil is holding its monthly meeting, with a guest speaker from The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance presenting details of their work, followed by a luncheon. Yeovil Probus Club is a friendly group of retired/ semi-retired professional and business men who meet regularly to promote fellowship. If interested in attending or require more information, email yeovilprobus@gmail.com.
YETMINSTER Every first Tuesday from 2.00pm to 3.30pm at Jubilee Hall, come for tea, coffee and a chat. Sport CREWKERNE Every Monday from 2.30pm to 3.30pm at the Henhayes Centre is Pilates for the over 55s. Suitable for all abilities. To book, email office@henhayescentre.org. Every Monday and Thursday from 9.30am to 10.30am at the Henhayes Centre is Physio Fit for the over 55s. A chair-based exercise/physio for all abilities. aimed at those suffering with mobility issues or recovering from health problems. £4 (members £3). To book, email office@ henhayescentre.org. Every Monday and Thursday at the Henhayes Centre is Crewkerne Indoor Short Mat Bowls Club. Come along for a social and enjoyable afternoon or evening of gentle exercise, companionship and fun competition. Open to all ages, play in all weathers. Times: Monday from 7.00pm to 9.30pm, Thursday 2.00pm to 4.30pm. £10 annual subscription, from £3 per session.
Every Thursday from 9.15am to 10.30am at the Henhayes Centre, there is a mixed ability Yoga class for the over 55s. This is a friendly and relaxed class, suitable for all, including beginners or those wishing to go at a slower pace. £7.50 (members £5.50). To book, email office@henhayescentre.org.
First two familiarisation sessions free. For more information, call 01460 74340 or email office@henhayescentre.org.
Every Friday from 9.30am to 10.30am at the Henhayes Centre, there is a Keep Fit class for the over 55s. A weekly, fun workout session to get the blood pumping and body moving! £4.50 (members £3.50). To book, email office@henhayescentre.org.
Every Friday at 1.00pm at The Gateway, Yeovil Community Church, there is a Yeovil Good Afternoon Choir session with conductor Chris Grabham. No auditions. No charge for the first rehearsal. The choir will enjoy all sorts of music – from folk songs to choral favourites. Sing for fun – everyone welcome. For more information, visit www. goodafternoonchoir.org or call 01761 472468. Every first Friday from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Labour Club (opposite the bus station) is Yeovil u3a’s monthly meeting. Yeovil u3a is an organisation for the retired, with many interest groups, as well as outings and events. Admission: members free, visitors £2. Coffee/tea and biscuits £1. Parking available in The Quedam multistorey car park. For more information, visit www.u3asites.org.uk/yeovil.
YEOVILTON On Thursday 28 July at 7.30pm at Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, there is a talk ‘The Buccaneer in Service’ by Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork MBE, BA, FRAeS. Graham is an aviation historian, award-winning author and highly acclaimed speaker. His talk is about the operational use of the last all-British bomber by the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, much of it based on the author’s personal experiences. Tickets £6 (£4 via Zoom). Advisable to book in advance. For more information and to book, visit www. fleetairarmfriends.org.uk/talks or call 01935 840565. Walk MINTERNE MAGNA From Friday 29 July to Sunday 11 September from 10.00am to 6.00pm at Minterne Gardens, come and escape to the enchanted garden on one of the Fairy Trails – a world of dancing fairies, fiery dragons and mischievous woodland boggarts. The entry price for the duration of the event: £9 for adults and seniors, child £6.50 (includes a trail pack in the price), £26 for a family up to 3 children, and under 2s go free. Last entry at 5.30pm. Book online at www.minterne.co.uk. For more information, email enquiries@minterne. co.uk or call 01300 341370.
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SOUTH SOMERSET Walking groups and regular organised health walks are a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, bring nature into everyday life, connect with other people and make new friends. The walks are led by a trained leader. To find out about such groups, call South Somerset District Council on 01935 462462, call Somerset Activities and Sports Partnership on 01823 653990 or view/download the Health Walks leaflet (www.southsomerset. health-walks.our-health-walks-19.pdf).gov.uk/media/5354/step-out-and-join-www.sasp.co.uk/
Every Friday until end of September from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Mudford Rec, Yeovil u3a members play croquet (weather permitting). Why not come along and try this fun sport? Non-members can attend two Yeovil u3a events without charge before joining.
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YEOVIL Every Wednesday from 7.00pm at Westlands Sports Complex, Yeovil Table Tennis Club has social table tennis available between 7.00pm and 8.30pm for beginners and those returning to table tennis. Separate tables are available for experienced players from 7.00pm until 9.30pm. £4 per session for adults and £2 per session for juniors. Club members are free. Just turn up or email yeoviltabletennisclub@gmail.com.
Every Tuesday from 2.30pm to 4.00pm at the Henhayes Centre, there are Tai Chi sessions. This is gentle but potent exercise with a calm mind – relax, breathe and move. Open to all ages and abilities, including complete beginners. £7 per session. To book, email blftcsomerset@icloud.com.
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On Tuesday 16 August from 10.00am to 11.30am at Octagon Theatre, the Yeovil u3a Local History Group has a talk by Joseph Lewis, Heritage Coordinator, South Somerset Heritage Collection, who will present an illustrated talk on the history of the renowned St. Ivel lactic cheese, made by Aplin & Barrett, formerly of Newton Road, Yeovil. Non-members can attend two Yeovil u3a group events without charge before joining. No need to book – just turn up.
WHAT’S ON for new things to do/learn or meet new people, why not consider joining Yeovil u3a? There is a one-off joining fee and then attendance at any group during the year is free. For more information, visit www. u3asites.org.uk/yeovil/home or the group’s Facebook page. Every second Tuesday from 11.00am to 12.30pm at Westlands Entertainment Venue is the Yeovil Carers Support Group’s monthly meeting for unpaid carers. Informal chat, share laughs, ideas and experiences in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Freedom Leisure (01935 314652) runs a seated exercise/boccia/social space at the same time, so carers can attend the group meeting whilst their ‘cared for’ enjoy an enriching and social event. Free parking. For more information, contact Carole Lade at lade7@icloud.com or Cath on 07951 944420. Every Thursday at 2.00pm at Yeovil Golf Club, Yeovil Phoenix Bridge Club holds friendly duplicate bridge sessions, with assisted play and partners. To register an interest, email yeovilphoenix@gmail.com or call Bob Warrender on 01963 440070. www. bridgewebs.com/yeovil.
Friday 19 August from 10.00am to 3.00pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, there is a ‘Felting’ workshop with Geraldine Field. Transform wool into a wearable scarf, or make a 3D model of a bird or animal. Suitable for complete beginners and the more experienced. Gallery Cafe on-site for a lunch break. Cost £30. To book, ilminsterartscentre.com.comworkshopbookingiac@gmail.emailorcall0146054973.www.
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WELLS On Saturday 13 August from 11.00am to 12.30pm at The Bishop’s Palace, there is a ‘Rhythm and Drumming’ workshop with Suzanne Llewellyn. Bells, shakers, drums, etc., will be available for visitors of all abilities to try their hand at. No prior experience needed, just a load of enthusiasm! Many participants claim to have no rhythm but after guidance from Suzanne, all are jamming away with the best of them! Please arrive at the ticket office at least 15 minutes before the workshop is due to start. £12.50 per person, includes day entry to the palace and gardens. For more information, visit www. bishopspalace.org.uk or call 01749 988111. On Sunday 21 August from 11.00am to 12.30pm at The Bishop’s Palace, there is a photography masterclass with Graham Parish, a photographer with over 30 years of experience. Whether expert or novice, all participants are certain to learn something new. During a guided photography session of the palace gardens, Graham will offer tips and tricks on how to take better photos. Bring a camera or a smartphone camera. Please arrive at the ticket office at least 15 minutes before the masterclass is due to start. £20 per person, includes day entry to the palace and gardens. For more information, visit www.bishopspalace.org.uk or call 01749 988111.
Every Monday from 10.30pm to 3.00pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, there is a friendly ‘untutored’ clay group that enjoy making hand-built pottery and sculpture. Beginners are welcome and helped to start with some clay, the group tool kit, library and masses of helpful advice. £7 per session. For more information, call 01460 www.ilminsterartscentre.com.54973.
WINCANTON On Thursday 4 August from 7.00pm to 8.30pm at Cole’s Yard, there is an informal workshop about simple strategies to combat stress, anxiety and overwhelming feelings with Dr Andrea Haas. Learn what stress is, how it affects health, and some quick, simple tools to feel more in empowered and in control of life. Cost £20. Booking essential as spaces are limited. To book, email strength.co.uk.andrea@andrea-inner-
Thursday 4 to Thursday 11 August from 10.00am to 1.00pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, there is a weekly ‘Coloured Pencils’ workshop with Linda Hampson. The theme for this series of workshops is ‘Fungi, Butterflies and Wren’. £14 per session. To book, Onilminsterartscentre.com.comworkshopbookingiac@gmail.emailorcall0146054973.www.
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Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 August from 10.00am to 3.00pm, there is a two-day workshop ‘In the Field & In the Studio’ with tutors Juliet Farnese and Margaret Micklewright. Day 1 is on a private smallholding near Taunton to collect information; bring a packed lunch. Day 2 is at Ilminster Arts Centre to create new works of art from the inspiration gained in the field; Gallery Cafe on-site.
YEOVIL On Monday 15 August at 10.00am at Birchfield parking area, Lyde Road, Yeovil u3a has a half day walk of about 5 miles (weather permitting). Meet at 10.00am to share lifts. Bring packed lunch. Guests are welcome in these walks. Nonmembers can attend two Yeovil u3a group events free of charge before joining. On Wednesday 31 August, at 10.00am at Birchfield parking area, Lyde Road, Yeovil u3a has a day walk of 5-8 miles (weather permitting). Meet 10.00am at Birchfield parking area to share lifts. Bring packed lunch. Guests are welcome in these walks. Non-members can attend two Yeovil u3a group events free of charge before joining.
Workshop ILMINSTER Until Wednesday 3 August from 1.00pm to 3.00pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, there is a weekly ‘Figure and Face’ workshop with Heather Ford. Learn to draw both the human form as well as the detail of faces. Suitable for beginners as well as the more experienced. This six-week course costs £16 per session. For more information and to book, contact Heather on 07368 457984 or at heatheraford@ Fromgmail.com.
WELLS From Wednesday 27 July to Thursday 1 September from 9.30am to 5.30pm at The Bishop’s Palace, there are family trails throughout the school summer holidays. Each week there is a different trail, so come along and join in – there’s so much to explore in The Bishop’s Palace and its gardens! Family Trails can be collected from the ticket office and a prize is available on completion. Entry is included with any standard admission. Tickets available online or at the ticket office on arrival. For more information, visit www.bishopspalace.org.uk or call 01749 988111. On Saturday 6 August from 11.00am to 12.30pm at The Bishop’s Palace, there is a ‘To the Trees’ tree walk led by Matt Witt, an experienced guide and tree-lover. Matt finds joy in the endless inspiration offered by nature which he expresses through music, art and words. On the walk, he will set the scene with some acoustic guitar whilst providing the details of the beautiful trees. The meeting point is outside the ticket office. £14.50 per person which includes a day ticket to the palace and gardens. Tickets available online or at the ticket office. For more information, visit www.bishopspalace.org.uk or call 01749 988111.
SOMERTON Every Wednesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm at The Courthouse, Market Place, is a weekly untutored life drawing session. Tea and coffee provided. Please bring along drawing materials. Limited numbers, booking essential. £12 per session. Book online at workshop-and-events.www.acearts.co.uk/
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By Mike Burks, managing director of The Gardens Group
The local tap water is hard and so calcium deposits are left on the leaves when using mains water – we don’t have that with the collected rainwater. Furthermore, rainwater is neutral or slightly acidic which frees up nutrients and so plants are better off as a Whereasresult. you may not want a 50,000-litre tank in your garden, a domestic water butt or a series of water butts will help enormously. These can be connected to downpipes from gutters and can be linked for extra storage.
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We use air source heat pumps, solar panels and biomass boilers at our various sites and are moving away from gas in terms of cooking and heating too. Our forklift has also just been changed to Butelectric.one of the ways is to stop using energy where we can, and we are in the middle of brainstorming with the whole team as to how we can make lots of small savings. These include making sure PCs are turned off at night, that lights don’t go on where they aren’t needed and then only when they are needed. Some of this will take some investment such as making areas of lighting more controllable but I’m confident we will make small gains add up. One area that we have had huge success in is our rainwater harvesting. In order to keep our plants in good health we use a lot of water. In the winter of 2021/22, we built a large new 50,000-litre tank and linked it in with the existing Victorian tanks that are dotted through the walled kitchen garden. We diverted the down pipes on buildings so that the tank is filled whenever it rains. The results have been dramatic in that our water bills have halved over the spring which is pleasing. I’m hoping for a decent bit of overnight rain now though, as we are starting to get low.
The tank also acts as a buffer when there is excessive rain – a feature of climate change – which reduces localised flooding which is a bonus.
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I was touring gardens a couple of years ago as part of the Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Wildlife Friendly Gardening Competition and came across some wonderful simple rainwater collecting regimes. One gentleman showed me where he had collected dozens of four-litre plastic milk cartons and filled these over the winter. He said he hadn’t used mains water in three years which had cut costs and the resulting quality of his garden showed that he was doing something right. We sometimes need a catalyst to make big changes as we discovered in Covid times. The dramatic changes to energy and utility costs could well be a similar spur to help us use less, and we could well find that there are other beneficial side effects too.
There have been other benefits too –rainwater is much better for plants than tap water and so plant quality (which was very high anyway) has further improved.
Having a limited outdoor space doesn’t mean you should be limited to what you can do with it. Whether you’ve got a small courtyard, terrace or balcony, there is always space for creativity.
If you are planning on having paving, make sure you lay the slabs on the point so they are in a diamond shape to give the optical illusion of a bigger garden. Also, I would opt for lightcoloured paving as it will open up your garden, while giving it a contemporary style. Don’t let a small patio stop you from creating the ultimate outdoor living space. Find a seating solution that can sit neatly against a wall, allowing you to comfortably dine al fresco. To ensure your patio can be used all year round, add an awning.
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To summarise, make a small garden feel bigger by treating it as a true extension of your home. Accessible and interlinked areas combined with the use of outdoor shading systems, such as a pergola, mean you can successfully create the perfect indoor/ outdoor living space that also makes both areas look and feel Tobigger.contact us, call 01935 324377 or email info@sunroomsuk.com. 01935 424724 info@theconduitmagazine.co.uk
All our pergolas and awnings are made to measure and allow you to play with shade and shelter at just the touch of a button, while incorporating lighting and heating to ensure a pleasant environment all year round.
Here are a few ideas to transform even the tiniest space and create the illusion of a bigger garden. Divide your garden into sections, using trellis or walls. Splitting up your garden into different areas dedicated to individual purposes can help generate the illusion of a bigger space. By implementing certain elements such as an outdoor kitchen area or a reading nook, you can create enough space to include seating, plants and shade.
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Opting for a pergola with a louvered roof is ideal for a small garden as it makes the space multifunctional – it can be left open throughout the warmer months and fully closed during the winter, whilst acting as a safe and secure storage space for any garden furniture. The addition of roller blinds, LED lighting and infrared heating will allow you to make the most of your indoor/outdoor living space at all times of the day or night and in any weather.
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Sow these hardy reliable annuals in March in seed trays or individual pots and plant out in the border just as soon as the threat of frost has passed. They make an excellent seed to grow together as a family, or group, to get children involved and have a competition to see who can grow the tallest! Just so you know what you need to beat, the tallest one on record was grown in Germany and reached 30 feet tall!
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Finally, Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’. This perennial lemon-yellow variety is another perfect choice for your border at 1.8m in height, flowering July to September. Before I go, a quick reminder. Taunton Flower Show will be celebrating its 190th year at the annual show in Vivary Park, Taunton, on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 August, and is an enjoyable day out for all the family. This year we will be exhibiting our own show garden ‘Time to Reflect’ so come along and say hello. Until next time, Julie Julie Haylock Garden Designer 20 Sandhurst Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2LG Tel: 07899 710168 Email: www.sandhurstgardendesign.co.ukjuliesandhurst1@gmail.com
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Water regularly and feed with a liquid feed once a week to encourage growth and flowers. The larger varieties will need staking to ensure the weight of the flowerhead does not weigh down and damage the stem. Young sunflower plants face the early morning sun in the east and track the sun westward through the day. This is called heliotropism, but once the plants have reached maturity, they stop doing this and remain facing east.
Sunflowers, or Helianthus to give them their collective name, are part of the Asteraceae family which has over 70 different varieties. They like to grow in a sheltered spot in full sun and they are not fussy about the soil conditions, just as long as it is well drained.
Helianthus ‘Teddy Bear’, an eye-catching annual, has pom-pom-like bright yellow double flowers, is perfect for growing in pots reaching 50cm in height and flowers July to September.
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Helianthus ‘Velvet Queen’ has a lovely coppery red flower with dark centres and looks perfect for a sunny autumn border growing to 1.8m in height.
Sunflowers are versatile. They can be grown to create a stunning screen to mask a blank wall or ugly shed, and in some parts of the country, landowners create an
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‘Russian Giant’ has a large yellow flower and can reach 3m in height and flowers from July to September –the one to choose if you want to win a competition!
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Sunflowers have wildlife benefits too. They attract all sorts of pollinators including butterflies and bees, and if you leave the seed heads in place after the plant has finished flowering, the birds will enjoy the Thereseeds.are many varieties to choose from, whether you plan to grow them in a border or even a container, there is one to suit Helianthuseveryone.
Your local Plant Nursery for: Herbaceous perennials, Ornamental grasses & Native Wildflowers. All plants grown in peat free compost. Open Wed Fri: 9.30am 4.30pm & Sat: 10am 4pm. Tel :01963 371060 | www.bloomingwild.co.uk Cabbage Lane, Horsington, BA8 0DA These easy-to-grow annuals are one of the nation’s most loved flowers. Their cheerful yellow colour makes a dramatic sight grown en masse in fields or as a cut flower in a jug in the kitchen. They even provided the inspiration for Van Gogh to paint his iconic masterpiece.
Collaborate – from the Latin col 'together' and laborare 'to work'.
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‘Collaboration’ is a process or way of working between two or more people in a dynamic way.
• collaborators have committed to working together to achieve a shared outcome, but each will usually have other priorities and responsibilities that do not align as well.
• the responsibilities of each collaborator do not have to be equal and are usually quite unequal and that is okay.
It’s not the same as cooperation which is needed in partnerships and Teamsteamwork.needto work closely together to achieve shared outcomes and need someone with authority to resolve disputes, ensure coordinated action and change the team dynamic if necessary. Cooperation and defined roles are required.
Come on business, wake up, smell the coffee and cooperate so we can collaborate, there is much to do out there and we would be better doing it together for the good of us all.
Look at what is happening to our high streets, the demise in brands and companies we have long known and loved, changes in business performance, mergers and acquisitions, new entrants into the market of many sectors, unemployment at an all-time low and changes in consumer That’sdemand.aheady mix for any business to get its head around and deal with to keep going, stay alive and grow. What’s the answer? I think it lies in real collaboration and working together rather than competing. So, let’s collaborate please!
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• collaboration can develop from, or transition into, other ways of achieving outcomes.
It’s about appreciating that:
• working in a collaborative way means that there is no ‘leader’ – differences need to be resolved collectively.
• successful collaboration requires engagement,emotionalmutual respect and encouraged negotiation.
To understand the difference between cooperation and collaboration use ideas generation as the example – when you cooperate, you share ideas in a group, when you collaborate you generate ideas as a group.
To achieve the best creative outcome for an issue, work with a wide group of contributors using an open and inclusive process –collaboration is the key.
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Collaborate – a word that's bandied about a lot these days. We are expected to be collaborative, to work collaboratively and to foster a collaborative culture. But we do not all see it the same way!
• an entire project might be a collaboration, or specific tasks might be achieved in a collaborative way.
Like the antivirus, Office 365 comes pre-installed on most new Windows-based computers.
If you think you need advice, the choice as always is yours, but if you need help making that decision, you know where to come.
As you hear constantly these days by the likes of Martin Lewis and others, shop around and you can save money by not being tied into subscriptions and contracts. Put in your diary to look around every year, as although it might take some time, it undoubtedly will also save you money. The world changes so quickly, that deals can be had if you shop around, and Office 365 and antivirus are no exception.
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When selling a customer either a new laptop or desktop, one of the first questions they ask is, ‘It comes with Microsoft Office, right?’ followed by ‘What antivirus does it come with?’ These days 99% of all new preinstalled Windows computers claim to come with Microsoft Office 365 and some sort of antivirus. However, be careful, as this is sometimes just the software installed and not the actual subscription for the product. The antivirus companies, normally MacAfee and Norton, have paid the manufacturer of the laptop to have their software pre-installed. I would love to know how much they pay for this, but I imagine it’s not as much as Google pay Apple per year to be the default search engine on their products which is between $8 billion and $12 billion!
Sometimes when you buy your device you will get an Office 365 personal licence key card which you can activate with a Microsoft account. Now, if your Microsoft account has your bank card details, they will try and tempt you when activating whether you would like to auto renew, and you’ll get an extra month free.
Office 365… Before I go into this, Office 365 Personal is for one PC and Office 365 Family is up to six PCs, so think about whether you can share an Office 365 licence from a family member and therefore they have a spare for you to use. We find it is rare that someone uses all six licences in a family, and so this could be a good way of saving money.
The issue with this is you have to renew at their price which is generally 20% more expensive than elsewhere.
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Wednesday 31 August from 9.30am to 5.30pm at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, there is an exhibition of unique garden ceramics by local artist Karen Edwards. Explore the stumpery at The Bishop’s Palace to find a stunning display. Making ceramic sculptures for outdoor display combines Karen’s three loves – landscape, plants and clay. All pieces are hand-built and frost-proof originals. Karen is happy to discuss commission or personalisation ideas. Entry is included in general admission price. For more information, visit www.bishopspalace.org.uk or call 01749 988111.
Saturday 30 July from 10.00am to 5.00pm at ACEarts, Somerton, there is an exhibition ‘Roaming the Quantocks’ by Ashar. Ashar has been inspired by the wide-open spaces, big skies and forever views that the Quantocks has to offer. Working in oils, her work is often described as emotional and moving. Open: Tuesday to Saturday. For more information, call 01458 273008 or visit www. Untilacearts.co.uk.
VISUAL ART Until Saturday 30 July from 10.00am to 5.00pm at Courthouse Gallery, Somerton, there is an exhibition of watercolours by Somersetbased artist, Lucy Willis. Lucy is a printmaker and watercolourist, who specialises in portraying exotic locations where the scenes are imbued with her sense of light and colour. Open: Wednesdays to Saturdays. www. Untilcourthousegallery.uk.
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Friday 5 August from 9.30am to 3.00pm at Ilminster Art Centre is the Ilminster Open Exhibition 2022. Paintings, original prints, drawings, sculpture, ceramics and textiles will be on show. Free entry. All welcome. Open: Tuesday to Saturday. For more information, call 01460 54973 or visit www.
Until Wednesday 31 August from 10.00am to 5.30pm at David Simon Contemporary Art Gallery, Castle Cary, there is an exhibition ‘Leaves of Bronze’ by Margaret Lovell. This is a retrospective exhibition of sculpture in bronze relating to the theme of leaf and blade forms, for which this artist is internationally renowned. It also includes a body of works on paper from her studies at the Slade and the Florence Academy of Fine Art, from the 1950s-60s. Open: Monday to Saturday (closed on Wednesday and Sunday). For more information, phone 01963 359102 or visit Untildavidsimoncontemporary.com.www. Sunday 2 October from 9.30am to 5.30pm at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, there is a Caroline Byrne exhibition ‘Art of Looking’. This summer exhibition of glass, prints and painting is an invitation to look and experience a colourful and optimistic vision of the world. This exhibition will be on display in the upstairs of the palace. Caroline will also be in the exhibition on Thursdays from 12.30pm to 3.00pm as part of ‘artist in work’ where she will be painting in the exhibition and answering questions from visitors. Entry is included in general admission price. For more information, visit www. bishopspalace.org.uk or call 01749 988111. From Saturday 6 August to Saturday 10 September from 10.00am to 5.00pm at ACEarts, Somerton, there is an exhibition ‘A Celebration of Sky’ by Steve Manning. Steve’s prints of distant vistas and Barri Hitchin
Sunday 31 July from 10.00am to 5.00pm at The Digby Hall, Sherborne, sees the return of the Sherborne Open Art Exhibition. Up to 400 pictures and sculptures will be exhibited, with unframed folio ‘browsers’ for sale. Selection is by well-known judges, seeking quality but also diversity of style, medium and subject to make a balanced, attractive whole. Free admission. The exhibition closes at 2.00pm on Sunday 31 July. For more information, Untilorg.orgsherborneopen@sherbornearts.emailorvisitwww.sherbornearts.
Saturday 30 July from 10.00am to 5.30pm at David Simon Contemporary Art Gallery, Castle Cary, there is an exhibition by Kit Andrews, aka The Cornish Potter. Working in stoneware clay and experimenting with a variety of vase and bottle forms, he creates beautifully balanced forms, with beautiful, random patterns and colours. Kit has built a collection of pieces specially to coincide with the exhibition of paintings by Peter Ceredig-Evans (‘The Shape of Time’ until 30 July). Aspects of Kit’s ceramics strongly echo Peter’s paintings and both artists call on their Cornish heritage as a subtle influence in their work. Open: Monday to Saturday (closed on Wednesday and Sunday). For more information, phone 01963 359102 or Untilcom.www.davidsimoncontemporary.visit
Tuesday 9 August to Saturday 3 September from 9.30am to 3.00pm at Ilminster Art Centre, there is a colourful exhibition full of humour entitled ‘Passions!’ by Nancy Farmer and Sophie Galliers. In these images of portraiture and swimming, Nancy and Sophie capture people’s passions in different ways. Sophie explores intimate connections between individuals, whilst Nancy’s drawings tell stories of people connecting with the outside world, with the activity that is their passion. Free entry. All welcome. Open: Tuesday to Saturday. On the final day the exhibition will close at 2.00pm. For more information, call 01460 54973 or visit Fromilminsterartscentre.com.www.
ARTS ethereal skies, inspired by the dramatic skyscapes that gather over moor, marsh and sea, have a painterly quality not usually associated with lino print. Open: Tuesday to Saturday. For more information, call 01458 273008 or visit www.acearts.co.uk. From Saturday 6 August to Saturday 17 September from 10.00am to 5.00pm at Courthouse Gallery, Somerton, there is an exhibition of print works by John Piper, one of Britain’s greatest twentiethcentury artists. His work covered painting and printmaking to stained glass and stage design, in a range of experimental styles. In the WWII he became an official war artist and recorded the bomb damage to buildings, particularly churches which characterise much of his artistic output. His stainedglass work and tapestries adorn many churches and cathedrals, including Coventry Cathedral, Liverpool Fromwww.courthousegallery.uk.Open:andCathedral,MetropolitanHerefordCathedralEtonCollegeChapel.WednesdaytoSaturday.
Friday 29 July at 8.00pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, drummer Gareth Hughes presents an all-star sextet featuring Bruce Adams (trumpet), Alan Barnes (alto and baritone saxes) and Dean Masser (tenor sax), with Andrezej Baranek (piano) and Ed Harrison (bass). This will be a superb evening of topclass mainstream/modern jazz played by six of the very best instrumentalists the UK has to offer. Tickets £20. To book, call 01460 54973. www. Onilminsterartscentre.com.
Saturday 30 July at 7.30pm at the Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, there is live music from Crooked Furrow. £10 entry to include a buffet-style meal. Bar opens at 7.00pm, music to start at about 7.30pm. This is a fundraising event. To book, call 01460 74340 or email office@ Fromhenhayescentre.org.
Wednesday 10 August at 11.00am at The David Hall, South Petherton, there is a cafe concert by Trio Paradis. ‘Tango!’ is a varied collection of Latin American dances in beautiful arrangements for piano and strings. Home-made cakes, tea and coffee will be on sale in the pop-up cafe from 10.30am. Entrance is free with a retiring collection. Jacquelyn Bevan (piano), Lisa Betteridge (violin) and Linda Stocks (cello) perform daytime cafe concerts at community venues across Somerset and Wiltshire. For more information, visit www. trioparadis.com.
On Thursday 18 August at 7.00pm at The Emporium Cafe, Yeovil, come and see Larry and Grace performing beautiful country ballads and songs to get the whole house singing along. Tickets £8. Licensed bar and supper menu (not included in ticket price). To book, call 01935 411378, email info@theemporiumyeovil. co.uk or book online at Ontheemporiumyeovil.co.uk.www.
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Saturday 20 to Saturday 27 August from 10.00am to 4.00pm at King’s Bruton Memorial Hall, it’s Bruton Art Society’s 69th annual exhibition, showcasing affordable art from the best regional artists. Free entry. MUSIC On Thursday 28 July at 7.00pm at The Emporium Cafe, Yeovil, it’s Ruby And The Rockets, a four-piece Somerset-based band, with all the best rock and roll tunes from the 50s to the present day! Tickets £8. Licensed bar and supper menu (not included in ticket price). To book, call 01935 411378, email info@theemporiumyeovil. co.uk or book online at Ontheemporiumyeovil.co.uk.www.
Friday 19 August at 8.00pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, virtuoso tenor Tim Pitman ‘The Voice of Somerset’ performs ‘A tribute to Andrea Bocelli and the Italian Tenor’. Accompanied by Linda Stocks (cello) and Jacquelyn Bevan (piano), Tim will sing some of the best-known arias from Italian operas as well as songs written and performed by Andrea Bocelli and Alessandro Safina, alongsideArt Centre Piper Exhibition –Courthouse Gallery
On Friday 12 August at 8.00pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, Mike Denham and his Gin Bottle Four will be performing a fascinating collection of hot jazz, blues and swing from the 1920s and 30s. With Trevor Whiting on clarinet, his wife Ali on violin and ‘Spats’ Langham on a wide assortment of stringed instruments, and, of course, Mike on piano, this really is a line-up not to be missed! Tickets £18. To book, call 01460 54973. The cafe opens at 6.30pm for light suppers teas, coffees and cake (to pre-book, call the cafe on 07872 493300). www.
Saturday 14 August at 11.00am and 1.30pm at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, Stokesub-Hamdon Band will be performing on the South Lawn. The performances are included with any standard admission. Tickets available online or at the ticket office on arrival. For more information, visit www. bishopspalace.org.uk or call 01749 988111.
Wednesday 3 August at 2.00pm at All Saints Church, Castle Cary, there is a cafe concert by Trio Paradis. ‘Songs of Travel’ is a collection of pieces inspired by places, familiar and exotic, that one might visit for a holiday. The concert lasts about 45 minutes and is free with a retiring collection. The All Saints Church Cafe is open from 1.30pm for tea, coffee and home-made cakes. Jacquelyn Bevan (piano), Lisa Betteridge (violin) and Linda Stocks (cello) perform daytime cafe concerts at community venues across Somerset and Wiltshire. For more information, visit www.trioparadis.com. On Thursday 4 August at 7.00pm at The Emporium Cafe, Yeovil, it’s Snakebyte performing the (self-described) cheesiest acoustic covers, including Journey and Guns And Roses. Tickets £8. Licensed bar and supper menu (not included in ticket price). To book, call 01935 411378, email Ontheemporiumyeovil.co.uk.co.ukinfo@theemporiumyeovil.orbookonlineatwww.
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Monday 1 to Saturday 13 August at Sherborne School, Cheap Street Church and Sherborne Abbey, it’s Concertfest 2022! Concertfest promotes daily concerts and recitals by renowned international teachers and student performers from the Sherborne Summer School of Music. The programme will include piano and chamber music recitals, orchestral and choral concerts, jazz and various open rehearsals. For full details, visit Onorg.sherbornesummerschoolofmusic.www.
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On Wednesday 24 August at 11.00am at The David Hall, South Petherton, there is a cafe concert by Trio Paradis. Join the trio for a whistle-stop musical tour of the British Isles: a collection of folk, classical, pop songs and even a bit of jazz, inspired by this country’s varied landscapes, in beautiful arrangements for piano and strings. Home-made cakes, tea and coffee will be on sale in the pop-up cafe from 10.30am. Entrance is free with a retiring collection. Jacquelyn Bevan (piano), Lisa Betteridge (violin) and Linda Stocks (cello) perform daytime cafe concerts at community venues across Somerset and Wiltshire. For more information, visit www. Ontrioparadis.com.
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On Thursday 18 August at 6.30pm at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, Heartbreak Productions presents an outdoor performance of ‘Awful Auntie’, a thrilling tale by David Walliams. Orphan Stella Saxby lives all alone with her Awful Auntie who tries everything to torment Stella into signing over the deeds to Saxby Hall. Owls, ghosts, chases, escapes, motorcycle rides and tiddlywinks all fill Stella’s days as she evades her menacing Aunt and saves the family home. Please dress for all weather; bring along chairs or rugs to sit on; feel free to bring refreshments. Doors open 5.45pm. Suitable age 7+. Tickets £16, under 16s £10, family £45, available online. For more information, visit www. bishopspalace.org.uk or call 01749 988111.
Thursday 11 August at 6.30pm at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, Heartbreak Productions presents an original adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic, ‘Jane Eyre’, for the outdoor stage. Complete with astounding acrobats and jawdropping jugglers, watch the death-defying escape artist Jane wriggle out of five different tight corners, as she escapes from her aunt’s house, her school, the fire, the moors, and finally finds safety with her true love, Mr Rochester. Please dress for all weather; bring along chairs or rugs to sit on; feel free to bring refreshments. Doors open 5.45pm. Suitable age 9+. Tickets £16, under 16s £10, family £45, available online. For more information, visit www. bishopspalace.org.uk or call 01749 988111.
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On Sunday 31 July at 6.30pm at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, the British Touring Shakespeare Company presents an openair performance of ‘Dracula’. Professor Van Helsing, an expert in the supernatural, is called in to help a young woman who becomes mysteriously ill during a trip to Whitby. Is it a rare disease? Or something evil? And what has become of her friend’s fiancé after he was sent to oversee the purchase of a London house by the sinister Count Dracula? Contains adult themes which some children may find scary so parental discretion is advised. Bring along a chair or picnic blanket, as well as refreshments. Doors open 5.45pm. Tickets £16, under 16s £10, family £45, available online. For more information, visit www. bishopspalace.org.uk or call 01749 988111. On Saturday 6 August at 2.30pm at the Yeovil Country Park, behind The Octagon Theatre, there’s a fun and farcical family adventure ‘King Arthur’ by The Last Baguette. This is an anarchic and anachronistic retelling of the Arthurian Legend with live music, physical comedy and lo-fi acrobatics – a tale of the old world, with knights, wizards, mist and magic. Please dress for all weather and bring along low-backed seating, but no tables. Afternoon Tea boxes are available to purchase in advance (until 1 August). Gates open 1.30pm. Tickets £12, child £9; cheaper advance tickets available in online. Box office 01935 422884. www.octagonOntheatre.co.uk.
On Wednesday 27 July at 7.30pm at Castle Gardens, Sherborne, award-winning Illyria Outdoor Theatre returns to perform Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘The Pirates of Penzance’. Follow the escapades of Frederic who joined the pirates as a child due to a mistake by his nursemaid who misheard his father’s instructions to apprentice him to a pilot! It is packed full of memorable songs such as ‘To be a Pirate King!’, ‘Modern Major General’ and ‘A Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One’. Please bring seating/rug, suitable clothing and a picnic for an evening of hilarious melodrama, sharp satire and glittering wit. Doors open 6.30pm. Suitable age 5+. Tickets £8-£17.50, available at Castle Gardens or online via Onwww.illyria.co.uk.
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Saturday 20 August at 3.00pm at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, there is a performance by Aber Valley Male Voice Choir. Founded in 1959, the choir has travelled all over the UK, Europe, Canada and USA, performing music ranging from grand opera to pop! The conductor Geraint Evans BEM has been at the helm for 50 years, whilst the accompanist, Aurelia Jones, has played piano for 40 years. Tickets £14, concessions £13. Book online at exchange.co.ukwww.stur-orviathe box office (01258 475137).
Thursday 28 July at 7.00pm at The Swan Theatre, Yeovil, there is a National Theatre Live screening of ‘Prima Facie’. Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending, cross-examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of law, burden of proof and morals diverge. Tickets £15. Buy online at www. swan-theatre.co.uk. For more information, call 07500 376031.
On Sunday 31 July at 3.00pm at Speeds Farm, Lamyatt, locally-based Bluebirds Theatre presents an open-air family friendly folk musical ‘Musicians of Bremen’. A donkey, dog, cat and rooster all decide to go to Bremen together to become musicians. After a terrifying experience with a wicked robber, they abandon their quest and instead resolve to live as musicians together in the forest. Based on the Grimm Brothers’ tale of four abandoned animals seeking a new life, this show celebrates the musical potential of everyone. It’s a joyful tale with some great dramatic characters brought to life by life-sized puppets. Bring along a picnic and refreshments. Tickets £8, concessions £5, under 8s £1, available online at www.takeart.org. For more information, call 01749 812031.
Until Saturday 30 July at 7.30pm at the Sherborne Studio Theatre, Amateur Players of Sherborne present ‘Billy Liar’ by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall, directed by Jessica Colson. Tickets £10/£12, available from www.aps-sherborne.co.uk or 07786 070093.
Friday 26 August at 8.00pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, there’s an evening of mainstream and modern jazz from two of the very best UK sax performers, Alex Garnett (tenor sax) and Alison O’Neale (alto sax), accompanied by the Craig Milverton Trio. They will be playing a mix of well-known standards and compositions from the jazz archives along with some original and less well-known items. Tickets £18. To book, call 01460 54973. The cafe opens at 6.30pm for light suppers teas, coffees and cake (to pre-book, call the cafe on 07872 493300). www. ilminsterartscentre.com.
On Saturday 20 August from 7.30pm at The David Hall, South Petherton, it’s Acoustic Night – a great evening full of extraordinary skill, talent and variety! Petherton Arts Trust is trying to encourage more local performers of all genres to come and perform on a professional stage. Whether a musician. poet or juggler, just come along and Alex Garnett and Alison King Arthur
On Saturday 27 August at 7.00pm at Wyndham Barns Field, Corton Denham, Brainfools combine stunning circus skills with slick choreography in ‘Lucky Pigeons’, a wonderfully wacky show that is entertaining and enthralling. This theatrical circus show features seven performers who use humorous, innovative choreography to paint a story. Tickets £10, child £5, available online at www.takeart.org. For more information, call 01963
ARTS be entertaining! Please prebook a performance slot or seat. To attend, email Chris Watts at folk@chriswatts.org or call 07715 501157. Suggested donations: performer £1, audience member £2; please pay on the door. On Sunday 21 August at 7.00pm at Higher Orchard, Sandford Orcas, there is an outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s riotous comedy ‘Twelfth Night’ by the acclaimed touring theatre company, Three Inch Fools. Prepare for an evening of mischief and hilarity, as five actors present an inventive take on this riproaring comedy, fit for all the family: expect fast-paced drama, endless costume changes and much music-making along the way! Please dress for all weather and bring along chairs, rugs and cushions. Assistance dogs only. Licensed bar available. Gates open for picnics at 6.00pm. Tickets £16, under 18s £8, family ticket £40, available from Rowlie McBeath on 01963 220208 or online at www.artsreach.co.uk.
Saturday 27 August at 7.00pm at Midelney Manor, Langport, Opera Anywhere presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘The Pirates of Penzance’. An unfortunate case of mishearing initiates the plot for ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, resulting in a dramatic change of direction for Frederic who sets a course to become a pirate rather than a ‘pilot’! The twists and turns of this classic operetta unfold with ingenious characters, sublime lyrics and some of the bestknown songs in opera. Bring a picnic and seating. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tickets £22, available from On252377.ForTicketsourcewww.midelneymanor.co.ukwww.operaanywhere.com,or(03336663366).moreinformation,call01458
Saturday 27 August at 7.00pm at the Yeovil Country Park, behind The Octagon Theatre, Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents ‘Pride and Prejudice’ by Jane Austen, adapted by Laura Turner. Take a step back in time and meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters. Whilst their interfering mother arranges various courtships, Elizabeth and Jane pursue their own quest for true love. Please dress for all weather and bring along low-backed seating, but no tables. Afternoon Tea boxes are available to purchase in advance (until 21 August). Gates open 6.00pm. Tickets £18, child £11, under 5s free, family ticket available. Box office 01935 422884. www.octagon-theatre. co.uk. Every first and third Monday from 7.30pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, come along for a Jazz Jam. These informal sessions generally involve a group of a dozen or so jazz-minded individ uals of varying levels of ability. All instruments are welcome, as are vocalists. Give it a go, or just come and listen. £3 per session. For more information, call 01460 54973 or visit artscentre.com.www.ilminster
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On Thursday 28 July from 11.00am to 12.00 noon at Sherborne Library, find out about recycling and composting from the wonderful Recycling Officers! They will be running fun activities, including badgemaking and creating grass heads (bring along empty yoghurt pots). Free and suitable for children aged 4+. Book via Eventbrite online or call 01935 On812683.Monday 1 August from 2.30pm to 3.30pm at Sherborne Library, come along to ‘Nifty Nature’. The natural world is full of inspiration and fun, so find out what can be done to enjoy it! Free and suitable for children aged 3+. Book via Eventbrite online or call 01935 812683. From Tuesday 2 to Thursday 25 August from 10.00am to 2.00pm at various venues in Somerset, there are free summer play days, with some fantastic activities from creative crafts to axe throwing, fabulous face painting to circus skills and crazy climbing walls to birds of prey. There is something for everyone. No need to book just come along and join in the fun! Venues include Aller, Castle Cary, Chard. Charlton Adam, Crewkerne, Ilminster, Kingsbury Episcopi, Milborne Port, Somerton, South Petherton, Wincanton and Yeovil. Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult for all activities. For the latest news and information, follow the Play & Youth South Somerset Facebook page. On Tuesday 2 August from 10.30am to 3.00pm at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, Project Dance and Anna Shiels present ‘Dance of Dandelions and Butterflies’. Spend a fun morning with puppeteer Anna Shiels creating beautiful, delicate, tissue-paper butterflies and giant dandelion flowers. In the afternoon James Bamford of Project Dance (artist with the English National Ballet Youth Company) will lead the children in creating a dance piece using the butterfly and dandelion props. The day will end with a mini performance for parents and guardians. Dress for mess. Suitable age 6-12. Bring a packed lunch or pre-order lunch for £5 when booking. Tickets from £10. Book online at www. stur-exchange.co.uk or via the box office (01258 475137).
On Saturday 27 August at 2.30pm and 7.30pm at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, The Project Dance Company presents ‘Growing Pains’. A profound new story for audiences of all ages told entirely through dance, ‘Growing Pains’ is a heartrending, warming and moving new piece of dance theatre which explores the value of human connection and what it means to live, love and share a life with others. Tickets £11, senior citizen £10, under 18s £8. Book online at www.sturexchange.co.uk or via the box office (01258 475137).
On Wednesday 3 August from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at Halstock Village Hall, join Dorset artist Fran Quinlan and learn how to weave, make, and create a quirky willow lantern, then decorate it with coloured tissue paper or fabrics. Take the lantern home to brighten up a bedroom and put some LED lights inside to make it glow. Dress for mess! Suitable age 6+. Tickets £6, available from Deborah Childs on 01935
Monday 22 August from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Sherborne Library, there is a ‘Make and Take’ workshop. Free and suitable for children aged 4+. Book via Eventbrite online or call 01935 812683.
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Monday 8 August from 10.30am to 3.00pm at Sandford Orcas Village Hall, tune into the wild for a special forest school workshop ‘Tribal Kingdoms’ in the great outdoors with Louise Gigg! Learn some naturebased craft skills, complete a scavenger hunt, lay a trail, play games and tackle a variety of challenges before cooking snacks and enjoying campfire songs and stories. Suitable age 5+. Dress for all weather and bring a packed lunch, suncream and hats! Under 18s £10, available from Susan Yeoman on 01963 220171 or online at www. Onartsreach.co.uk.
Wednesday 10 August from 10.30am to 1.00pm at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, try ‘Stone Carving’ with Bec Freisleben. Learn a little about local history and geology, then design a tile and use traditional tools to carve the pattern and lettering into Bath stone. Come armed with an idea! Dress for mess, tie back long hair and wear shoes with closed toes. Suitable age 7+. Tickets from £8. Book online at www.stur-exchange.co.uk or via the box office (01258 475137). This workshop is part of the Artsreach creative summer programme for children. On Monday 15 August from 10.30am to 3.00pm at Sandford Orcas Village Hall, create ‘Dynamic Dinosaurs!’ with Darrell Wakelam. Join Darrell and create a colourful 3D relief sculpture of a Jurassic dinosaur to take home and display in the bedroom! Darrell has been providing art workshops across the UK for over 25 years. Suitable age 6+. Dress for mess and bring a packed lunch. Tickets £10, available from Susan Yeoman on 01963 220171 or online at www.artsreach.
Monday 15 August from 1.30am to 4.30pm at Halstock Village Hall, make ‘British Bugs and Insects’ at this Creative Clay For All workshop. Use air-drying clay to make a lacewing bug and cartoon bee, adding details to give it personality and bring it to life. Use British wildlife and leaves to create detailed wings, and bring along a knife and fork from home to learn how simple household items can create textures. Dress for mess! Suitable age 7+. Tickets £6, available from Deborah Childs on 01935 891744 or online at www.artsreach.co.uk.
Thursday 4 August from 10.30am to 11.30am at Sherborne Library, there is a ‘Rambunctious Robots’ session –children can test their technical skills to help robotic toys move and more! Free and suitable for children aged 5+. Book via Eventbrite online or call 01935 On812683.
Thursday 18 August from 2.30pm to 3.30pm at Sherborne Library, come along to ‘Creative Construction’ – have fun with Lego, playing cards and dominos! Free and suitable for children aged 3+. Book via Eventbrite online or call 01935 On812683.
On Thursday 25 August from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Sandford Orcas Village Hall, run off to the circus and learn new skills at this ‘Circus Skills’ workshop with Kevin Burke, who has worked as an actor, magician and all-round entertainer for over thirty years. Learn a variety of circus skills including juggling with clubs, rings, balls and scarves, diabolo, flowerstick/ stuntstick, plate spinning, stilts, poi and rolla bolla! Suitable age 7+. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and soft shoes (tracksuit bottoms and trainers are ideal). Tickets £6, available from Susan Yeoman on 01963 220171 or online at www.artsreach.co.uk. Every Tuesday from 10.00am to 10.30am at Sherborne Library, there’s a fun ‘Story Time’ session for children under 5. For more information, please call 01935 812683. Every Tuesday in August at 11.00am and 1.30pm at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, there are Family Storytelling sessions with Michael Loader and Beth Webb. See website for full details. Entry to Family Storytelling is included with any standard admission. Tickets available online or at the ticket office on arrival. For more information, visit www. bishopspalace.org.uk or call 01749 988111. Every Friday from 10.00am to 10.30am at Sherborne Library, it’s ‘Rhyme Time’ – songs and rhymes for children under 5. For more information, please call 01935 812683. Every Saturday from 9.30am to 12.00 noon at Sherborne Library, come along for some ‘Lego Fun’. The library supplies the Lego; the children supply the imagination!
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On Tuesday 16 August from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm at Ninesprings Country Park, Yeovil, come and follow ‘Ernie’s Journey’. This is the story about a young boy who sets off one day to become a pirate. ‘Ernie’s Journey’ is a magical circus theatre adventure for family audiences, with story-telling, circus, physical theatre, stage magic, poetry and puppetry. Ernie will never make it! Or will he? Come along and find out! Free to attend. All are welcome. Suitable age 4+. For more information, visit www. Onloveyeovil.com.
Friday 5 August from 10.30am to 3.30pm at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, there is a ‘Filmmaking’ workshop by Pageant Productions. Learn basic film-making skills, such as storyboarding, lighting, framing shots, using sound effects, plus stop motion and more. Work together as a team to produce a short film. which will be edited by Pageant Productions after the workshop and sent to everyone to download. Suitable for age 9+. Bring a packed lunch or pre-order lunch for £5 when booking. Tickets from £10. Book online at www.sturexchange.co.uk or via the box office (01258 475137). www. Onartsreach.co.uk.
Monday 8 August from 10.30am to 11.30am at Sherborne Library, have fun with ‘Silly Science’ and experiments galore! Free and suitable for children aged 3+. Book via Eventbrite online or call 01935 On812683.
SHOWING AT Yeovil on Thursday 28 July and Monday 1 August, Westlands Entertainment Venue, 11.00am, 2.30pm, 7.00pm Tickets £5 to £10. Box office 01935 422884.
In this musical version of Rostand’s famous story, Cyrano de Bergerac is too self-conscious, because of his diminutive height rather than the size of his nose, to woo beautiful Roxanne himself. He is, however, dazzling with ferocious wordplay in a verbal joust and with brilliant swordplay in a duel. Meanwhile Roxanne has fallen in love with Christian, a young man blessed with good looks but hopelessly lacking in eloquence. Wordsmith Cyrano helps him capture her heart through love letters. Starring Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett and Kelvin Harrison Jr.
The film is based on the true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain whose playful, psychedelic pictures transformed the public’s perception of cats forever. Beginning in the 1880s, Wain seeks to unlock the ‘electrical’ mysteries of the world and, in so doing, to better understand his own life and the profound love he shares with his wife. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy.
SHOWING AT Sturminster Newton on Thursday 28 July, The Exchange, 7.00pm. Tickets £5. To book, call 01258 475137.
SHOWING AT Hinton St George on Saturday 13 August, Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £5.50. Advance tickets £5 from Our Shop. Contact: 01460 74959. West Camel on Friday 26 August, The Davis Hall, 7.30pm. Admission £5 on the door.
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This sci-fi action-adventure presents the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy. While spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source. Voices of Chris Evans, Keke Palmer and Peter Sohn.
The remarkable true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a crane operator and optimistic dreamer, who managed to gain entry to the 1976 British Open Golf Championship, despite never having played a round of golf before. Maurice pulls off a series of stunning, hilarious and heart-warming attempts to compete at the highest level of professional golf, drawing the ire of the golfing elite and becoming a British folk hero in the process. Starring Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins. SHOWING AT Kingsbury Episcopi on Tuesday 2 August, Community Centre, 7.30pm. Tickets £5, under 16s £2. Contact: ebh0205@gmail.com. Sturminster Newton on Thursday 11 August, The Exchange, 7.00pm. Tickets £5. To book, call 01258 475137. West Camel on Friday 29 July, The Davis Hall, 7.30pm. Admission £5 on the door.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (12A)
OPERATION MINCEMEAT (12A)
THE DUKE (12A) In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60-year-old taxi driver, stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. He sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition that the government invested more in care for the elderly. An uplifting true story about a good man who set out to change the world and managed to save his marriage. Starring Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren, Heather Craney and Stephen Rashbrook.
SHOWING AT Shepton Montague on Thursday 11 August, Village Hall. For details, contact woodmilly@gmail.com.
THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN (12A)
It’s 1943. The Allies are determined to launch an all-out assault on Fortress Europe. But they face an impossible challenge – to protect a massive invasion force from entrenched German firepower and avert a potential massacre. In order to outwit German troops and to disguise the Allied invasion of Sicily, two intelligence officers use a corpse with false papers –will they succeed? Starring Colin Firth, Kelly Macdonald and Matthew MacFadyen
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SHOWING AT Halstock on Saturday 20 August, Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £6.50. Advance tickets from Halstock Shop. Contact: Tony Hill 01935 892485.
Bar 5, Crewkerne, 9.00pm 6 Cover All Bases, Covers, The Preston, Yeovil, 8.45pm Rexes Hollow, Rock/Pop Covers, Stoke-sub-Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.00pm Roadstars, Rock/Pop Covers, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm The Tracks Band, Pop/Rock, Party At The Cross, Little Norton, 8.00pm. £5 7 The Relics, Rock/Blues, The Prince of Wales, Stoke-sub- Hamdon, 3.00pm 13 Lewis & The Sound of the Suburbs, Ska/2-Tone, The Lord Nelson, Norton-sub-Hamdon, 9.00pm Not Like The Others, Covers, Stoke-sub-Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.00pm 14 Powercut, Rock/Pop Covers, South Petherton Pavilion, South Petherton, 3.00pm 19 Bad Edukation, Classic Rock, The Drayton Crown, Drayton, 7.30pm Chris Banderas, Classic Rock, White Hart,
THE KINGFISHER Fast and low, straight and true, the kingfisher flew, On a mission in a flash of orange and blue. Skilfully landing on his favourite branch, Watching the stream ripple, as if in a trance. Below where the sticklebacks and minnows play, Poised to strike his favourite prey. Blink and you miss him dive in, More points, if judged, than an Olympian. Returning to his perch, little fish dispatched, Young to feed that are newly hatched.
POEM Music Gigs All Music Gigs are FREE entry unless 29JULYIan Valentine, Covers 60s to present, The Old Pound Inn, Langport, 8.30pm 30 K’fuffle, Rock/Pop, Stoke-sub-Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.00pm Powercut, Rock/Pop Covers, White Hart Inn, Crewkerne, 9.00pm The Magic Badgers, Classic Rock, The Thatched Cottage, Shepton Mallet, 8.00pm Unknown Identity, Covers, Coopers Mill, Yeovil, 9.00pm 31 Chill, 60s to 90s Covers, Mike Saint Cricket Pavilion, South Petherton, 3.30pm AUGUST 5 K’fuffle, Rock/Pop, Sherborne,
9.00pm 20 Lewis & The Sound of the Suburbs, Ska/2-Tone, White Hart Inn, Crewkerne, 9.00pm 26 Chris Banderas, Classic Rock, The George Hotel, Castle Cary, 8.00pm Nevertheless, Rock Covers, The Old Pound Inn, Langport, 8.30pm 27 Bad Edukation, Classic Rock, Stoke-sub-Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.00pm Generator, Rock Covers, The 94 Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm Nevertheless, Rock Covers, The Halfway House, Pitney, 8.00pm 28 Bad Edukation, Classic Rock, The Halfway House, Pitney, 5.00pm Chill, 60s to 90s Covers, The Lord Nelson, Norton-sub-Hamdon, 9.00pm Powercut, Rock/Pop Covers, The Prince of Wales, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, 3.00pm Unknown Identity, Covers, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 2.30pm MUSIC 23
On patrol all day, riverbank burrow bound, Here the little bird’s home is found. He has created many nesting chambers now, At tunnel’s end below the tree’s bough, He and his partner raised their brood, Faithfully supplying their fishy food. In just a few very short weeks, They too will fish with tiny sword-like beaks. The chicks will learn on their own, How to succeed in the waterside home. An inbuilt survival sees them through, Instinct teaches them just what to do. Jewel-like plumage above the sparkling pond, Another slippery victim caught, then he is gone!
CORNERPOEM By Andrew Haylock
The inspiration for this poem is the kingfisher. If you are fortunate enough to see one along the riverbank, it’s a magical experience.
Seeing the candidates live on TV vying to be our next prime minister has shown a degree of openness with our political system. Like them or hate them, these debates are in stark contrast to when political parties picked their leaders on a show of hands in smokedfilled rooms.
All of this has reminded me of the moment when political reporting on radio and TV really opened up. It was June 1975, when microphones were first allowed in the Commons as a one-month experiment. A BBC editor noted at the time that certain politicians had taken to the new medium like ducks to water among them Labour’s Tony Benn. He was the first MP to be heard speaking on air from the Commons. The Sun described his performance as ‘Big Benn the star of the air waves’. Not everyone was happy though. Within days of the experiment starting, the BBC received 2,799 letters of complaint and only 31 of appreciation. Far from reconnecting with parliamentary democracy, the public was appalled at the rowdy behaviour of their MPs.
Morris’s lively narrative takes us through centuries of immense political change, telling how an assortment of settler communities in a postRoman wasteland arriving in Britain from northern continental Europe developed, via generations of warfare, into an administratively sophisticated, cultured and unified kingdom.
The BBC had wanted to broadcast direct from Westminster since the midsixties, but MPs had been steadfast in their refusal to let in microphones and cameras. Some feared they’d be caught napping on camera or that shows like Monty Python’s Flying Circus would use recordings to satirize them. Within a year of the radio experiment, sound coverage of the Commons was made permanent in 1976, with growing momentum for radio to be joined by TV. Eventually In 1983, cameras were allowed within the Palace of Westminster but it was the House of Lords and not the Commons that voted to let in TV.
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In the sequel to her The Silence of the Girls, a retelling of The Iliad told from the perspective of captured Queen Briseis, Barker moves on from war to its aftermath. Clearly and simply told, with no obscurities of vocabulary or allusion, this novel reads sometimes like a retelling for children of the legend of Troy, but its conclusions are for adults – merciless, stripped of consoling beauty, impressively bleak.
A tale of love and division moves between postcolonial Cyprus and London, exploring themes of generational trauma and belonging. Shafak tells the moving story of Kostas and Defne Kazantzakis, young lovers in a painfully divided postcolonial Cyprus – one Greek and Christian, the other Turkish and Muslim – and the emotional price they continue to pay after moving to England. A beautiful novel made ferocious by its uncompromising empathy.
We are in for some great weather and if you have decided to avoid airport stress and spend some time in the garden reading, or indeed brave Heathrow, then we have some excellent summer reading – all £2 off the marked price. Please visit the shop or website for a broader selection.
The Anglo-Saxons by Marc Morris £10.99
The great spy novelist’s final full-length book is a precision-tooled cat-and-mouse chase from a bookshop in East Anglia to the old eastern bloc. Crisp prose, the heady sense of an inside track on a shadowy world... all his usual pleasures are here.
Five years later in 1988, MPs did vote to allow cameras and on 21 November 1989 the first live TV coverage of the House of Commons was aired. For centuries, the Lords and the Commons had operated like a closed shop but since 1989 thousands of debates and committees have been covered on TV and radio, and we should all be grateful for that. It’s a mark of a Fordemocracy.battling the politicians to make possible for the public to see and hear their MPs in true light, the media – despite all its critics – deserves credit.
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In the heat of summer! Contact us as always in the following ways: Phone: 01935 411378 Email: 39Visit:Website:info@theemporiumyeovil.co.ukwww.theemporiumyeovil.co.ukTheEmporium,PrincesStreet,Yeovil,BA201EG
Being at the height of the holiday season, we’re delighted to be meeting so many customers from around the world, holidaying here in the South West. It’s great to be able to show them such a diverse range of stock from our 65 different shops. So, please, if you have visitors joining you this summer and are wondering where to bring them? The Emporium is the answer, of course! Several new traders have recently joined us: Ree Upholstery has opened a shop offering reupholstered midcentury furniture and bespoke upholstering service, and a talented original artist, Tinku Biswas, has also joined us with her incredible art! Come and see this shop and all of our other favourites. Cafe news! Our new lunch menu has launched and we’re so pleased with it. Offering a great range of tasty, delicious fresh and exciting dishes, come and have a change and try one of our new Ourlunches.outdoor dining area is looking beautiful, filled with edible flowers, herbs and salad garnishes – all are flourishing this summer. It just remains for me to say, enjoy your summer everyone, we look forward to seeing you soon. Also if you can’t visit us in person, view our wonderful website and get an insight into what we are all about.
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By Dawn Woodward, The Emporium, Yeovil
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The sizeable boot allows us to collect a good amount of hay for the children’s rabbits with plenty of room to spare for coats and sports equipment for an afternoon of fun and games. The build quality is high and the doors close with a satisfying thunk.
BRISTOL ROAD GARAGE Western Ways Yard, Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4HR Call us on 01935 812720 • DIAGNOSTICS • MOT • SERVICING • REPAIRS • AIR CON SERVICING • TYRES Brewers Garage.qxp_Layout 1 16/03/2020 14:23 Page 1 SEAT REVIVES JOY OF DRIVING! By Tim Saunders, Motoring Correspondent Seat Leon 1.5 TSi Evo FR Priced from: £25,655 0 to 60mph: 9.7secs Top speed: 130mph Power: 128bhp Economy: 50.2mpg Watch the video at www.testdrives.biz FACTS AT A GLANCE Garolla garage doors are expertly made to measure in our own UK factories, they’re strong and solidly built. The electric Garolla door rolls up vertically, taking up only 8 inches inside your garage, maximising valuable space. Give us a call today and we’ll come and measure up completely FREE of charge. CALL US TODAY ON: 01963 530 075 MOBILE: 07537 149 128 WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH EVERY DOOR: • EXPERT MEASURING & FITTING • 2 REMOTE CONTROLS • ACOUSTIC & THERMAL INSULATION • FREE DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD DOOR • AVAILABLE IN 21 COLOURS garagefifor£895From*afullyttedelectricdoor. *O er valid for openings up to 2.4m wide & including 2 remote controls, 55mm white slats, internal manual override. MOTORING 26
We all need a kick up the backside at times. It does us good – removes any complacency that might have crept in without us realising. That’s certainly how I feel when I sit behind the wheel of the Seat Leon FR estate. You see, driving my 2002 Ford Fiesta diesel is okay but, if we’re honest, uneventful, and even bland. I’m not complaining, it does what I need it to do with few complaints and is very inexpensive. I see a lot of me in it and everything about Fred is Butfine.the Seat is a definite contrast. The driver’s seat hugs me closely, making me feel secure and very much at home. This is a petrol, so it’s always an unfair comparison to my diesel. A petrol engine is usually always smoother and more responsive. Definitely the case in the Seat. The six-speed manual box is pretty slick to operate. And in fact my whole joy of driving returns as soon as I open the driver’s door. Yes, fun can still be had behind the wheel, thanks to Seat. And what’s more, this is an estate. It certainly doesn’t feel it. It’s as nimble as many a hot hatch I’ve driven. It’s fairly low to the ground, too. Often when a car is so low it causes a problem on our driveway, which has a bit of a ridge at the top. When all my family have sat in a Bentley or a Jaguar and I have reversed off the drive, there has been an unpleasant scrape of the underside. You never can tell whether this will happen before it takes place. To my surprise, although the Seat is low to the ground, nothing untoward occurs when we are all sat in it and reverse out of the driveway or drive into it for that matter. What a great car. Driving a low-slung car makes it feel faster. Slam it into second, listen to the gravely growl of the exhaust, floor it and smile. As the price of fuel continues to skyrocket, it is nice to drive a car that returns over 50mpg, meaning that it should be possible to get 500 miles from a full tank while driving at sensible speeds rather than having to stick rigidly to 56mph to achieve such a target. During a trip to Somerset, I notice that this is a rather clever car because, for instance, when cruise control is engaged at 70mph on the motorway, it stops working on four cylinders and cuts down to two. In my mind, firing on half its cylinders must further aid efficiency. Clever stuff.
Founder and editor of Travel & motoring magazine, Tim Saunders is an advanced motorist and journalist. He has always been passionate about motoring and regularly reviews cars from the leading manufacturers.
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It was during this event that so many people came over to us expecting to be able to buy curry and I didn’t have any (oops!). Instead, they got to try some Indian-inspired salads, spiced sausage and aubergine chutney or paneer rolls, cheddar, and asparagus frittata, to name some of the items. During the event, I met a lady who asked me if I had any jalebi. She was curious to try it after reading about it in The Conduit Magazine. This one interaction made my day, as I do not often get feedback from my articles or the recipes themselves – so a massive thank you to her and every reader out there.
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Over the last couple of years, I have often been asked to give friends recipes for a basic curry. This is so hard to do. Everyone likes something different, from the base sauce to the spice level so there is no one standard recipe that fits all. So, with this month’s issue I thought I would give you my adaptable Gujarati Shaak recipe.
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We, the British, love a curry, so much so that the sector was worth more than £5bn to the pre-pandemic UK economy. Confidence of recovery is incredibly low and comes after years of restaurants shutting at least twice a week because of a shortage of skilled chefs. The skills shortage, as well the drop in revenue, is now being echoed across the whole of the food and drinks industry as more and more businesses shut their doors. I take solace in that we can still trade for the time being. I am lucky in that aspect; I am the chef for my business, but I also wear every other hat there is, from marketing and social media, and content writing, to recipe development and more. So last month when I took part in the Somerset Food and Drink Trail, I was honoured to be the only Indian business to be selected.
Adaptable Gujarati Shaak – Have a play and don’t be scared! INGREDIENTS • 1 tbsp oil • 2 cloves • A bit of cinnamon stick • 2 cardamom pods • 1 bay leaf • ½ tsp mustard seeds • ½ tsp coriander seeds • 1 tsp cumin seeds • Pinch of
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Open seven days a week, the Trading Post Farm Shop, set on a working organic farm, supports over 150 local suppliers bringing you the best that the West Country has to Theoffer.Trading Post is much more than a farm shop – it is a wholefoods market, a greengrocer’s, a deli and a treasure trove, all rolled into Freshone. bread daily, cakes, biscuits, organically grown fruit and veg, preserves (jam, chutney and pickles), local beer, cider and wine, and a stunning selection of West Country spirits. But we don’t just stock your ‘normal’ farm shop fayre, we also carefully select a very wide range of unusual items that make us the go-to place to find that obscure recipe ingredient. We also boast a refill room filled with over 200 lines of zero-waste products from grains, rice, pasta and seeds, to dried fruit, nuts, cereal, herbs and spices. Alongside our food refill room, we also hold a wide range of eco-friendly household cleaning products and toiletries, all available as refill, and our crowning glory in the race to zero waste – our organic milk and milkshake vending machine – Belinda! With shelves stacked full of tempting treats, we haven’t forgotten those who have more restrictive diets – our selection of gluten-, dairy-, sugar-free foods is second to none. Easy access from the A303 and with ample car parking, we look forward to your visit.
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If it hadn’t been for the Covid lockdown, Mat Stayner wouldn’t have had a chance to apply five coats of varnish to the Kings Arms’ bar floorboards. ‘It gave us the chance to make things the way we wanted them to be’ he said. The walls are painted in heritage greens and blues; the tables in the dining-room are good-sized and the chairs comfortable. Sue was pleased to find suitable hooks to hang up her coat. The lighting was soft and the background music just right – not so loud as to drown out the odd bit of chatter about dog shows and pigeon shooting. We pushed the button on the table when we were ready and Mat came to take our order. Sue started with halloumi strips with a sweet chilli sauce, which she enjoyed, and I had pieces of squid in a crispy salt and pepper coating, also with chilli sauce. While Mat manages the bar and front of house, his partner, Rob Robertson, looks after the cooking. The Kings Arms is proud of its beers, so I asked Mat what would go best with the squid, and we settled on a glass of Palmers IPA. Sue’s glass of water had ice and a slice of lemon. For our main course, Sue ordered the vegetarian lasagne, made to Rob’s own recipe, and I had Wiltshire ham with free-range eggs and chips. Wherever he goes, my brother-in-law always has ham, egg and chips – ‘It’s a benchmark’, he says, ‘If they do that well, then you know you’re okay’. Rob had done it well. Mat recommended a glass of the Cerne Abbas Brewery’s Tiger Tom Ruby Mild, and that went down well too.
Sue’s lasagne was really tasty, full of aubergine, tomato and other vegetables, and served piping hot. The portions were generous and the prices
Thereasonable.KingsArms offers a ‘lighter’ version of most of their main courses – ‘I’m pleased I plumped for that,’ said Sue, ‘or I would not have had room for a pudding’. Somehow or other, I can always find room for a pudding, and found the New York style baked cheesecake topped with some refreshing mixed berries and a scoop of ice cream to be just right. Sue had a coffee mocha ice cream, made by the award-winning Marshfield Farm. We chatted to Mat and Rob afterwards, which was when Mat told us about his efforts with the bar floorboards. ‘Lockdown meant we could bring the place to life’, he said, ‘We went over everything, although I hope I never have to do those floorboards again!’ Lockdown also meant diversification and the provision of takeaway meals in the village. ‘We still do this’, said Mat, ‘there’s one lady we deliver to five days a week.’ The bar walls are covered in village mementoes, sought out by Mat and Rob, with an open invitation to anyone who can put a name to a face in a photograph. ‘We want to be a centre for village life’ – yes, and I’ll drink to that.
FOOD & DRINK The Mitre Inn Sandford Orcas Nr Sherborne, DT9 4RU 01963 FREEHOUSE220271 Allen and Cheryl welcome you with a cosy bar and great food. Wed to Fri - Senior Citizens 2 course lunch £12.95 Sunday Roast £12 95 Adult, £11 75 OAP and £9 50 children 2 En-suite letting rooms and Shepherds Hut Tuesday 7.00 - 10.00 Wednesday - Saturday 11.30 - 2.30, 7.00 - 11.00 Sunday 12.00www.mitreinn.co.uk3.00 The Kings Arms Thornford DT9 6QD The Quintessential Village Pub Local and West Country Ales, a fine wine and drinks selection, a menu using locally sourced ingredients Family and dog friendly. Wed and Thur 12noon-2.30pm & 6.00pm-10.00pm Friday 12noon-2.30pm & 6.00pm-11.00pm Saturday 12noon-11.00pm Sunday 12noon-6.00pm Conduit Discount Code – 'ConduitAugust10' 10% off your complete bill when you dine with us on Wednesday or Thursday throughout August. Offer only available for tables booked in advance and you must quote the discount code at the time of booking, offer not available for casual www.kingsarmsthornford.comdining. 01935 872294 THE KINGS THORNFORDARMS, Barry Brock visits the Kings Arms in Thornford to try their tasty summer menu To advertise – 01935 424724 • email: info@theconduitmagazine.co.uk • www.theconduitmagazine.co.uk30
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devastating fire which resulted in a pioneering conservation project to rework the damaged ‘Howinteriors.big is this daybed?’ questions one of the volunteers. We all guess incorrectly apart from Harriett (11) who is spot on with 2m. ‘Most people get it wrong because it seems to create a bit of an optical illusion,’ he says.
A regimented and orderly routine would have been necessary to run such a house. Very Downton Abbey. The kitchen, with its stone floor, is large and practical, with a cooker that looks as if it is capable of standing the test of time. Just close your eyes and imagine how busy this space in particular would have been, the aromas and the food that the cook would have produced. And then we marvel at the doll’s house, an enormous copy of the main house itself with rooms just as beautifully recreated. There is a smaller doll’s house too, presented to a more recent member of the Forfamily.more information, Getuppark-house-and-garden.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visitmoretravelinspiration at www.travelwriter.biz.
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‘It looks smaller than what it actually is.’ We visit the wine and beer cellars, and a volunteer talks to Henry (6) about the bell system. If a bell rang, a job had to be done. There must have been an army of servants and we visit their quarters where their clothes are hanging up.
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Dreams take time to achieve. It certainly did at Uppark, the magnificent stately home on the Hampshire/West Sussex borders. The idea came to mind back in 1590 but it did not actually become a reality for another hundred years. Those of us thinking of adapting and improving our homes can sympathise with this. After all, it does take a huge amount of thought to get a design right. There is ornate architecture, and as we walk around the house we savour the atmosphere, the high ceilings and wonderful furniture including a grand piano. ‘Look at this,’ says my wife Caroline, pointing at the extravagant wood panelling that surrounds a door leading from one room into another. Of course, each room has a grand fireplace, a selection of sofas, massive paintings and large windows looking out onto the gardens. Then there are the ruffled curtains, the bare floorboards and large rugs. Look up and the ceilings have cornices and mouldings, not unlike many of our homes today. This is something totally different. This grand home is crammed full of wonderful furniture. We’re sure that we spy some that is Chinese. ‘Ah, no it isn’t,’ says volunteer guide Richard Jones. ‘Chinese design was fashionable at the time and so it is highly likely that the furniture was made in Europe to look like it was Chinese.’ Interesting. In fact, Richard is a mine of information. ‘Sir Harry Fetherstonhaugh went on a grand tour of the world and brought back various pieces that appealed to him. He had paintings produced, too.’ Richard talks about the house and how it was a challenge to get water to the property saying that it had to be mechanically harnessed from nearby South Harting village.
Managing pain without the use of medication
Whatever age we are, it’s important to try to take care of our own health and wellbeing as far as we can, doing things that will help us stay fit and healthy and prevent ill health as we get older.
How does this fit in with pain? People who have pain spend a lot of time imagining doing things with pain, which then stops them doing that activity. You may have thoughts such as ‘I’m not going to go on that country walk because I will get stuck halfway due to pain and won’t be able to get home’. These thoughts activate the relevant neural pathways so that when you do go for a walk, guess what, your thoughts come true. I get my clients to spend time visualising a specific activity pain free. This can be challenging because people with pain spend most of their time focused on their pain and what aggravates their pain. And what you put your attention on, you get more of. It becomes reinforced and a So,habit.choose a simple activity that you want to be able to do pain free, such as driving, getting out of a chair or walking. Every day spend five minutes sitting somewhere where you won’t be disturbed, shut your eyes and relax and visualise yourself doing the activity easily and comfortably. Like all things new, it will take a bit of practice, and the more often you do it the easier it will become. The most common comment I get is ‘but I can’t visualise things’. We are all able to visualise, because if you were asked to describe your front door, you would be able to do so, and this requires visualisation. So, get visualising! It is actually fun! Next time, I will tell you about Dr John Sarno, a physician who has revolutionised the management of back pain. Dr Andrea Haas 07770
• send your results to your GP if you are seen by the Outreach Team or a pharmacist If you are aged between 40-74, with no pre-existing health conditions, book your free health check by going online to www.somersethealthchecks.co.uk or email somerset.bookings@ thrivetribe.org.uk or you can call for more information on 01823 261794 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm). For more information about Wellbeing in South Somerset, visit www.wellbeingsouthsomerset.org.
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By Dr Andrea Haas, Inner Strength One of the qualities that the brain has is that it cannot tell the difference between imagination and reality. What do I mean by that? Have you ever worried about that talk you’ve got to give or your dental appointment, and you find your heart starting to race, you feel short of breath, sick and even sweaty? And you are still sitting at home on your sofa! Those thoughts have produced the same physical symptoms as if you were actually at the dentist or giving that speech. Athletes use this quality of the brain to their advantage. If an athlete has injured himself and is unable to train, he can rehearse, in his head, his routine, such as running the 100m and winning or a gym routine. It activates the same neural pathways as if he is actually doing the routine. When he is fit enough to return to training he feels as if he has never been away.
With age, we have a higher risk of developing something dangerous like high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes.
The free NHS Health Check is your chance to get your free mid-life MOT! For adults in England aged 40-74 without a preexisting health condition, it checks your circulatory and vascular health and what your risk of getting a disabling vascular disease would be. What happens at a free NHS Health Check?
• take your blood pressure
• do a simple blood test to check your cholesterol and sugar levels – in most cases results are available in just five minutes
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• ask you some simple questions, for example, about your family history and any medication you are currently taking
• give you some personalised lifestyle advice to help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease
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Taking a free NHS Health Check can help to spot early signs and help prevent these happening to you, which means you’ll be more likely to enjoy life for a longer time.
The purpose of the health check is to assess your risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes, kidney disease, stroke and certain types of dementia. The test takes around 20-30 minutes and during the check they will:
• calculate your risk of developing cardiovascular disease
With this amazing weather, why not take full advantage by getting a workout done by yourself or with a group outside?
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By Tracy Frost
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Increasing amounts of evidence are showing that increased time spent outdoors is making positive enhancements to mental health in adults. In children, greater exposure to the outdoors has been shown to make improvements in attention and Researchcognition.indicates that getting outside and exercising has many benefits, physically and mentally, reducing stress and positively enhancing mood. Just going out and walking for 30 minutes a day has major health benefits including lowering cardiovascular disease and obesity. Most people struggle with getting a workout in during the day; ‘I don’t have enough time…, It's too hot…, I don’t know what to do…’ are some of the reasons I’ve heard when asking people about their exercise routine, or lack of. So why not try to get up 30, 20 or even 15 minutes before your usual alarm, go outside whilst it’s nice and cool and get a little workout in? A study involving 12 healthy women compared exercising in morning to evening; the findings of this showed that exercise completed in the morning had a more positive effect on mood when compared to evening. So why not start the day right, even if you have a small window. Here’s a basic how-to guide to creating a workout!
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If you have more than 30 minutes, could you fit two 15-minute workouts in! Here’s one we created earlier – 15-minute Leg Emphasis AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) 1. Reverse lunge x 20 2. Squat jump x 20 3. Glute bridge x 15 4. Lateral lunge x 20 5. Wall sit x 20 sec Up for a challenge? I completed four rounds. Try to beat me! For more workouts and even a challenge, go to our Facebook page @sherbornesports where we created different challenges and workouts over Lockdown. Sports Centre 34
• How long do you have? 15/20/30 minutes? Choose five different exercises Assign each exercise a number of those exercises as many times as possible within the time frame.
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I thought I would share a little bit about how essential oils work when we inhale them, either from the bottle, our palms or in a Whendiffuser.Italk about essential oils, I am only talking about DoTerra Essential Oils as I know they are one of the purest and most tested oils on the market. Here comes the science. When we inhale the aroma, the odour molecules from the scent travel up the nose and into the olfactory bulb, where they get trapped in the membranes of the olfactory bulb that are well protected by the lining inside of the nose. When this lining gets stimulated by the odour molecules, the nerve cells trigger electrical impulses from the olfactory bulb into the brain, into the limbic system. This system is directly connected to those parts of the brain that control heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, stress levels and hormone balance. Essential oils can have a profound effect on our physiological and psychological Thelevels.sense of smell is the only one of the five senses directly linked to the limbic lobe of our brain, the emotional control centre. So, anxiousness, deep or low mood, fear, anger, love and joy all come from this region of our brain. As I have said, when we inhale, the scent goes up through the olfactory bulb, through a system called the corpus callosum and ends up in the hypothalamus where all these senses reside. Once inhaled, it only takes 22 seconds for the aroma and molecules to arrive in the hypothalamus and start to work! You can see the huge benefits of using essential oils; they are quick and easy to use and very portable, so you can have them with you at all times. Lavender is probably one of the most commonly known oils, some love it, some hate it, but it is a great all-round oil to have. It contains linalool which has calming properties and can really help with those overwhelming feelings, anxiousness, anger and low mood. When we start to feel these feelings and emotions arise, this is the time to get the lavender Onout.an emotional level, lavender is the oil of communication, not just to others but more importantly to ourselves. It helps us to be kinder and gentler with our words towards ourself, and this is a great way to start building an emotional Bergamotfoundation.contains esters like linalyl acetate which makes it a powerful calming oil. This oil can help with sad emotions and sleep issues as it has sedative properties, but on an emotional level it helps with our self-acceptance, feeling good enough, hopeful and optimistic. Bergamot’s strong cleansing properties generate movement in our energy systems, which help bring in the hope. This is just the tip of the iceberg about essential oils. I hope you have enjoyed reading about how they work, and if you would like more information, please contact Untilme. next time, Much love, Tracy x
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The new CV equipment has been chosen so it caters for everyone. One new piece of equipment, the Krankcycle, is great for wheelchair users and is an upper body stationary cycle with independent crank arms. Enabling forward and reverse movements, it allows the seat to be removed allowing wheelchair access. We will also have the new Endurance Stepper which is a great piece of kit for working your leg muscles and a variety of Thecardio.newstrength equipment is multifunctional and will be a viable option for everyone to include in their workouts. This new equipment will take strength training to the next level and make it more efficient. As we all know, strength training has many benefits such as strengthening muscles, improving bone density, improving the cardiovascular system, and promoting both mobility and flexibility. It is especially good for the more mature gym users. There will be a functional training area with various stations allowing more space for people to train. The refurbishment will also include a new squat rack and platform to bring in more variety and a great space for those who like to do compound lifts such as deadlifts, squats, and Olympic lifting movements. We have also added more cable machines to the new floorplan as they give so much versatility when it comes to performing different functional Theseexercises.exciting new changes will create a somethingnewmembersenvironmentmotivationalforexistingaswellasenticingmembers.Thereisforeveryone,
young, old, fit and those working on their fitness. Our aim is to continue to provide our customers with the best possible experience, equipment and technology, and to enhance the wellbeing of our community. come it this September?
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Here at Oxley Sports Centre, we have a very exciting August ahead of us as our fitness suite is undergoing a fantastic new refurbishment and will be transformed ready for September.
The fitness suite will be having a new fresh and modern look, whilst maintaining the welcoming feel for our customers. With the new equipment arriving, we will ensure that we keep up to date with the ever-evolving changes that the industry sees.
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The new refurbishment will see the fitness suite undergo a complete change including brand-new CV equipment, new resistance equipment, the removal of the wall between The Zone and main fitness suite allowing for more space, complete redecoration, brandnew flooring and frosting on the windows.
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By Kevin Raguindin, Fitness Instructor
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As your pet gets older, changes occur in all major organs, and diseases start to develop. Some age-related changes are obvious, such as greying of the hair or a blueish haziness in the eyes, but most changes cannot be Youseen.need to adjust the care you provide as your pet ages. Modify your pet’s diet and avoid too many treats. Changes in body composition and activity levels means fewer calories are needed, increasing the risk of obesity. Excess weight puts stress on the vital organs and joints, increasing the risk of diseases like diabetes and worsening conditions such as arthritis. A range of ‘senior’ diets for elderly pets are available. They restrict some nutrients avoiding excess intake but may include nutrients to help with age-related problems. Provide fresh, clean water, never restrict access, especially if your pet is drinking or urinating a lot. Maintaining hydration is especially important in older Maintaininganimals. regular exercise is important in old age. For elderly dogs, several short walks are preferable to longer walks. For pets that are reluctant to move, exercise can be encouraged through play. Keep vaccinations and flea and worm treatments up to date. With age, the immune system becomes less able to fight infections and infestations, so it is very important to keep your pet Regularprotected.fullhealth checks are important in our senior pets, as disease becomes more likely. Urine and blood tests may be requested, as part of the screening process, to check for early or hidden disease.
The beautiful chalkhill blue really is a stunning butterfly! Aptly named, the chalkhill blue can be found on sunny, chalk grasslands in both Dorset and Somerset. Clouds of this beautiful butterfly are a sight to behold as the ground may appear to shimmer in the bright sunshine with the activity of hundreds, if not thousands, of males searching for a mate just a few inches above the ground. These were photographed a couple of weeks ago by nature photographer Colin Lawrence who says August is a great month to get out and spot this fantastic phenomenon.
Important signs to look out for and report to your vet are weight loss or gain, increased thirst, bad breath, reduced ability to exercise, lameness or stiffness after exercise or resting, difficulty jumping, coughing, excessive panting or laboured breathing, vomiting and changes in appetite. Changes in behaviour can be associated with ageing changes in the brain or other organs, however, some may be due to the presence of disease. In addition to the above signs, changes such as aggression, altered sleep pattern, barking or anxiety when left and changes in toileting behaviour should be reported. Report any lumps that you notice as soon as possible. Most lumps that develop in or under the skin are not serious, however, some tumours can be malignant and rapidly spread to other parts of the body. Your vet should examine them to be sure and further tests may be needed to confirm the Wediagnosis.canhelp to prevent some common age-related problems (such as obesity and dental disease), while others we can delay progression by managing lifestyle and diet. Special diets are often recommended in the management of age-related diseases as well as providing treatment. The earlier the problem is diagnosed, the sooner treatment can be started, improving the chances we can cure the problem or at least relieve discomfort and delay progression – so, seek advice from your vet as soon as you notice any changes in your pet and do not assume that changes are simply due to ‘old age’.
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Now after a lifetime of contactlens wearing, I am back into a pair of spectacles again but this time with varifocal lenses. When I take them off and peer about me, I realise just how poor my eyesight is and how restricted my life would have been had I been unable to see properly, and I thank heavens for the invention of I‘eyeglasses’.foundsome old spectacles in the back of a drawer in my grandparents’ house, and to try them on is to step back in time into another era. I have a faux tortoiseshell pair of lorgnettes, a couple of pairs of pince-nez, and a pair of round spectacles with arms that curl most uncomfortably behind the ear. The first thing that I noticed is how small they all are, with tiny cases to hold them. I have picked up another pair at a vintage sale and these are made of rolled gold and are perhaps the oldest pair. Anyone who plays a Victorian vicar in a dramatic production would be instantly in character with the addition of some whiskers and a pair of spectacles just like these. To advertise – 01935 424724 • email: info@theconduitmagazine.co.uk
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In those days the choice in National Health children’s glasses was very limited and my very first pair were red with a modest up-lifted point on the outer corners at the top. I am unsure now if my parents paid something extra to save me from the round, horn-rimmed NHS specs that were common for children at the time. For a few days I loved my new glasses and being able to see properly must have been a revelation but after the novelty had worn off, I really didn’t like having to wear the same glasses day in and day out. In those days you only had to have a new pair if your lenses got broken or if the frames were damaged, and you would sometimes see wearers with some sticking plaster holding parts of the frames together. Lenses were made of glass, as plastic lenses would not become available until the In1980s.myearly twenties I got my very first pair of contact lenses and I remember they cost me £45, which was a big outlay for me at the time, and many wearers would insure them against loss. Contact lenses were liberating. No more rain-spattered specs. No more not being able to see at the swimming pool, and being able to pop on a pair of sunglasses was best of all.
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On a trail out near Horningsham you can come across fairy doors. It takes a while to get used to looking for them but when you find one, there’s a little frisson of excitement. What’s really lovely is where nature has done her thing, ivy and grasses have grown up around them. It really adds to their magic and they look like they’ve always been Earlythere.in July, a friend and I were taking a wander around the beautiful grounds of The Newt in Somerset. There’s something new to be found there, a grotto I won’t describe in too much detail. No spoilers here. I will share that it blends a sense of the spiritual and whimsical, a touch of the mythical with a sense of humour and fun. If you’re planning a visit, do make time to do the longer walk around to it, there are some lovely newly accessible spots and vistas to enjoy along the way. We adventured with fully open minds and left our grown-up cynicism in the car – agreeing not to judge through adult eyes but to look at things as if we were seeing them as children. The experience was definitely different. I may have to revisit Wookey Hole and do the same. It makes me wonder about the attitudes we choose when walking. You may recall that I’m a massive advocate of mindful walking for wellbeing, calm and stress relief. But what if we choose to walk for excitement, for creativity, for wonder and Inwhimsy?theinterest experimentation,of at Minterne Magna Gardens I decided to shift the intentionality of my walk, from a centred calmness which the gardens elicit immediately through to looking for curiosities and features to wonder at. Minterne made this easy, with waterfalls, stepping stones, wildlife and an ‘otter’ surprise to be found. As we left, I noticed that through the end of July and into August they are offering a fairy trail, sadly we were too early to catch this. I’ll just have to go What’sback.your usual intention when you head out? Is it to clear your head, to soothe and calm, or is it for a mini Iadventure?inviteyou to play with your sense of curiosity and wonder –what might you notice?
There’s nothing more magical than searching forests, woodlands and gardens for hidden fairy houses, and here at Minterne Gardens maybe you can hear the beat of tiny gossamer wings as our fairies land on their toadstools or a faint splash on the stream as they skim overhead. If you believe in fairies, see if you can find them dancing under the towering oaks and acers. Or are they hidden behind a rock weaving their magic spells or are they playing tricks on the humans by hiding out of sight altogether?!
WALKING
Last month I wrote about things to do with children on a walk. I’ve since been challenged on my suggestions by a friend who rightly pointed out that adults could enjoy the activities just as Notmuch.could. Should. With this in mind I set out to reconnect with my sense of wonder and awe by looking for more whimsy on my walks. I challenge you to do the same.
WONDER AND WHIMSY
Choose a summer’s afternoon when the sun is the colour of honey (fairies love sweet things!) and search for our Minterne Fairy Trails hidden in the garden. 29 July to entry Children £6.50 (includes the trail pack in (up to 3 children) £26 Under 2s free www.minterne.co.uk. enquiries@minterne.co.uk info@theconduitmagazine.co.uk
Minterne’s Fairy Trails from
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AT MINTERNE GARDENS
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By Rachel Woods
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