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Charity

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 www. st-margarets-hospice.org.uk.

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.

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.

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.

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Coffee Morning

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!

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.

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.

SHERBORNE Every Thursday

from 10.00am to 11.30am at Cheap Street Church Hall is Coffee Time. Everyone welcome.

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.

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. 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. 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. 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!

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Festival

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.

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 www. greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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. 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. 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. www.st-margarets-hospice.org.uk/ hurds-hill-gardens. 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. 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

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. 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.

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 www. somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk.

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. EAST COKER Every Friday from 3.00pm to 4.00pm at the Recreation Ground. Local suppliers including meat, veg and bakery. 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. 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. LEIGH Every Wednesday from 1.00pm to 2.00pm at Leigh Village Hall car park. Local suppliers. 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. ODCOMBE Every Friday from 1.00pm to 2.00pm at Odcombe Village Hall car park. Local suppliers including meat, veg and bakery. 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. 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 5

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 www. visit-dorset.com/food-and-drink/ farmers-markets.

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.

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.

WEST COKER Every Thursday

from 10.00am to 11.00am behind Saunders Butchers. Local suppliers.

Open Day

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. 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.

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! 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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. org. On 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. org. On 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. org. On 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. org. On 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. 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. 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

while raising funds for the Henhayes Centre. All abilities are welcome. To book, email office@henhayescentre.org. 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, email edwardcharnick@btinternet. com. 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.

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. 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.

KEINTON MANDEVILLE

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 cath.holloway@ sparksomerset.org.uk.

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.

NORTON-SUB-HAMDON

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.

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.

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. stalbridgecancerand recoverysupport.co.uk.

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. 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 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. 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. 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. ArtsLink Fizz! For information about the Parkinson’s Dance, Art for Memory and Art for Parents groups/classes, contact Kate at kate@dorchesterarts.org.uk.

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 fallsprevention@ ageuksomerset.org.uk.

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.

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. stalbridgecancerand recoverysupport.co.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 cath.holloway@ sparksomerset.org.uk. 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

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. 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.

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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. First two familiarisation sessions free. For more information, call 01460 74340 or email office@henhayescentre.org. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. gov.uk/media/5354/step-out-and-joinour-health-walks-19.pdf). www.sasp.co.uk/ health-walks.

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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. 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.

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@ gmail.com. From 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, email workshopbookingiac@gmail. com or call 01460 54973. www. ilminsterartscentre.com. On 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. £145 for the two days, plus £15 for materials. To book, email workshopbookingiac@gmail. com or call 01460 54973. www. ilminsterartscentre.com. On 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, email workshopbookingiac@gmail. com or call 01460 54973. www. ilminsterartscentre.com. 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 54973. www.ilminsterartscentre.com.

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 www.acearts.co.uk/ workshop-and-events. 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. 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 andrea@andrea-innerstrength.co.uk.

You are invited to: Find out about the Restoration of Sherborne House

Wednesday 31st August 7.00 for 7.30

Church Hall Digby Road, Sherborne The talk by Stefan Pitman, Architect will follow a brief AGM of the Friends of Sherborne House