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Come For Coffee, Parish Hall, Martock, 10.00am

10.00am-12.00 noon

South Somerset Mind:

‘Beginning Watercolours’

Yarlington Workplace

one day class, Digby

Mandolin Workshop,

Empowerment Group,

Hall, Sherborne,

David Hall, South

Henhayes Centre,

10.00am-4.00pm

Crewkerne, 12.00 noon

Coffee Morning &

to 3.00pm

Christmas Card Sale,

‘Ypres 1914-17’ talk,

Methodist Church Rooms,

Caryford Hall, Castle

South Petherton,

Cary, 2.30pm

10.00am-12.00 noon*

‘Tea Drinking in Regency

Coffee Morning, Parish

10.00am-3.00pm*

England’ lecture, Market

Church, Long Sutton,

Harvest Festival Service,

Petherton, 8.00pm 1st-15th

5.00pm* 2nd

Cary Handmade Market, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary,

St Paul’s Church,

St Mary’s Annual Church

Wincanton, 10.30am

‘Abba Mania Tribute’,

Fete, Rectory Garden,

Benefice Harvest Festival

Octagon Theatre, Yeovil,

Bruton 11.00am-3.00pm

& Lunch, St Mary’s

7.30pm

Tinkers Bubble Annual

Church, Cerne Abbas,

‘Our Kind of Traitor’ film,

Open Day, Norton Sub

11.00am-2.00pm

Davis Hall, West Coker,

Hamdon, 11.00am-

Steam Train Day, Yeovil

7.30pm

4.00pm*

Railway Centre, Stoford,

‘Trumbo’ film, David Hall,

‘The Coaching Age’ talk,

11.00am-4.00pm

South Petherton, 8.00pm

Digby Hall, Sherborne

Wedding Venue Opening

Dominic Howles and his

2.30pm

Weekend & Local

Septet, David Hall, South

Charity Curry Night,

Wedding Supplier Fair,

Petherton, 8.00pm

Holwell Village Hall,

Market House, Castle

‘Defender of the Dead’

6.30pm

Cary, 11.00am-4.00pm

play, Stourton Caundle

Yeovil Concert Band, United

‘A Cornish Evening in

Village Hall, 8.15pm

Reformed Church, Yeovil,

Song’, The Exchange,

7.30pm

Sturminster Newton,

‘Moody Blues’ concert,

7.30pm 3rd

7.30pm

Bow’ talk, Langport

House, Ilminster, 8.30pm-

‘Florence Foster Jenkins’

Library, 7.30pm

12.30pm*

film, Parish Hall,

‘Love and Friendship’

Coffee Morning for

Martock, 7.30pm

film, Odcombe Village

‘Roving Crows’ concert, David Hall,

Andrew’s Church, Leigh, 10.30am-12.00 noon ‘Handling & Identification of Wares’ talk, Methodist Church Room, Castle Cary, 2.30pm-5.00pm ‘Avalon Marshes & Shapwick Health’ talk, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 7.30pm ‘The Magic of Minack’ talk, West Coker Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘Fused Glass’ one day class, Kate Osman’s

‘The History of the Long

Produce Market, Market

Community Hall, Bruton,

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Fabric Sale, Bespoke, Market

House, Castle Cary,

Octagon Theatre, Yeovil,

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Bluegrass & Oldtime

7.00pm

OCTOBER 1st

South Petherton, 8.00pm 1st-2nd

Studio, Stalbridge, 10.00am-4.00pm 5th

Auctioneers, Crewkerne, 9.30am*

Hall, 8.00pm 4th

General Sale, Lawrence’s

Lockdale’s Specialist

Coffee Morning, St

Collectables Valuation Day, The Manor Hotel, 26 Hendford,

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Julie Jenkins Somerset Open Studio 2016, 2 The Old Police Station, North Street, Wincanton, Thursdays-Sundays New Work by four N.E.A.C Artists, Jerram Gallery, Sherborne, 9.30am-5.00pm Louise Bourgeois Exhibition Opening, Hauser and Wirth, Bruton ‘Find a Tree’ exhibition, Ilminster Arts Centre, 9.30am-4.30pm Local Artists Art Exhibition, Apple Barn, Great Street, Norton Sub Hamdon, 10.30am-4.30pm ‘Exhibition of New Work’ by Richard Pikesley’, Jerram Gallery, Sherborne, 9.30am-5.00pm

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‘Jethro: 40 Years the Joker’ show, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm

6th

‘Stained Glass’ course, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 10.00am-12.30pm Learn to Play Bridge, Yeovil Sports and Social Club, 2.00pm-4.30pm

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7th-8th

7th-9th

8th

‘Sing Your Heart Out’

Church, South Petherton,

Auctioneers, Crewkerne,

Community Hall, Bruton,

10.00am-12.00 noon

10.00am*

7.30pm-9.00pm

Macmillan Coffee

Duke’s in Dorchester

2016 Man Booker Prize Panel,

Morning, Swallowfield

General Sale, Avenue

Octagon Theatre, Yeovil,

Court, Martock,

Auctions, Weymouth

7.30pm

11.00am-1.00pm

Venue, 10.30am-

Hazy-Maes Clearance

Hazy-Maes Clearance

2.00pm*

Sale, Unit 4 Beckery

Sale, Unit 4 Beckery

Dance the Chakra’s, Sherborne

Road, Glastonbury,

Road, Glastonbury,

Sports Centre, 7.00pm-8.30pm

6.30pm*

11.00am*

‘Pinocchio’ performance,

Japanese Gourmet Traveller

‘Great English Barns’ talk,

Octagon Theatre, Yeovil,

Night, New Farm Restaurant,

Compton Dundon Village

7.30pm

Over Stratton, 7.00pm

Hall, 2.00pm-4.00pm

‘A Somerset Naturalists

‘National Gardens

Children’s Carnival,

Year’, Parish Rooms,

Scheme’ talk, Memorial

Castle Cary, 3.00pm-

Somerton, 7.30pm

Hall, Wincanton, 7.00pm

6.00pm*

‘Life’s Tough at the Top’

Charity Wine Tasting,

‘When the Railway Came

talk, Jubilee Hall,

Home Farm, Chilthorne

To Cary’ lecture,

Yetminster, 7.30pm

Domer, 7.00pm

Caryford Hall, Castle

Harvest Supper, Misterton

Tim Fitzhigham show, The

Cary, 6.30pm

Village Hall, 7.30pm

Exchange, Sturminster

‘Last Night of the Proms’,

‘Our Kind of Traitor’ film,

Newton, 7.30pm

The Exchange,

Leigh Village Hall,

‘Writing the Victoria County

Sturminster Newton,

7.30pm

History for Somerset’ YALHS

7.30pm

‘The Secret World of

‘Florence Foster Jenkins’ film,

talk, Holy Trinity Church,

‘The New Scorpion Band’

Violets’ talk, Parish

Digby Memorial Hall,

Rooms, Martock, 7.30pm

Sherborne, 7.30pm

‘Art on iPad’ class, the

‘The Solem Quartet’,

Chasty Cottage Antiques

Sat 8th October 9.30-4.00 Entry £1

Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, DT9 3AA

Sat 30th October 10.00-3.30 Entry £3

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See page 32 Music Gigs 7.30pm

Yeovil, 7.30pm

concert, Village Hall, Milborne

‘Rob Heron & the Tea Pad

Port, 7.30pm

Orchestra’, David Hall,

Quiz Night, David Hall,

Shambles, The Market

Octagon Theatre, Yeovil,

South Petherton, 8.00pm

South Petherton, 7.30pm

House, Castle Cary,

7.30pm

Jesep-Ramon Olive &

‘A Tribute to Elvis’ &

10.00am-12.00 noon

‘Star Wars: The Force

Ricardo Gosalbo concert,

‘Bassett’s Allsorts’

A Decorative Antiques &

Awakens’, St Arthur’s

Ilminster Arts Centre,

concert, Sports Club,

General Sale, Lawrence’s

School, Wincanton,

8.00pm

Somerton, 8.00pm

Auctioneers, Crewkerne,

7.30pm

Midwife Event, Yeovil

10.00am*

‘Tangerines’ film, Yeovil

Walled Gardens, East Pennard,

Hospital, 9.00am-

Meditation Sessions, The

10.30am-3.00pm*

5.00pm

Gallery, Paprika Restaurant,

Pennard Plants Open Days, The

‘The Mod Musical’

8th

12th

College, 7.30pm 12th-16th Sherborne Literary Festival,

Last Ilchester Car Boot of the

Half Moon, Sherborne,

Digby & Raleigh Hall, The

concert, Octagon

2016 Season, Ilchester

6.00pm-7.30pm

Courtyard, Sherborne Abbey,

Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm

Sportsfield, 7.00am-1.00pm

‘Why Did It Die?’ talk,

(+ 2.30pm Saturday

Toy Collectors Fair, Bath

Village Hall, West Coker,

matinee)

and West Showground,

Chasty Cottage Antique Fair,

Shepton Mallet,

9th

10th

‘Landscape and

Coffee Morning for

Seascapes’ talk and

Methodist Chapel,

workshop, Digby Hall,

Community Hall, Bruton,

Sherborne, 9.30am-

10.00am-12.00 noon

3.30pm

Farmers Market,

Somerset Sings, West

Shopping Precinct,

Street Church, Somerton,

Martock, 10.00am-

10.45am-12.00 noon

1.00pm*

‘Autumn Flower

Sponsored Knit & Coffee

Arranging’ talk,

Morning, Memorial Hall,

Methodist Church Rooms,

Wincanton, 10.00am-

Castle Cary, 7.30pm

2.00pm

‘Music Man’ with David

Annual Stamp & Postcards Fair,

Andrews, Village Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm

Digby Memorial Hall, Sherborne, 10.00am-4.00pm Autumn Sale, Methodist

‘Fine Art Sale with

10.30am-2.00pm

Digby Hall, Sherborne, 9.30am-4.00pm

various times 13th

11th

‘Auctions in Silver and Vertu’ auction, Lawrence’s

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News and Articles: Thursday 13th OCTOBER Advertisements: Monday 17th OCTOBER

Jewellery 19th & 20th

’45 Years’ film, Wadham

Century Design, Glass &

School, Crewkerne,

Ceramics’ auction,

7.30pm

concert, Octagon

Lawrence’s Auctioneers,

‘An Evening on the Titanic’

Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm

Crewkerne, 10.00am*

talk, Horsington Church,

Friendship Coffee & Tea

7.30pm

‘Cary 10K’, Caryford

Entry £3

Free Parking

Fitness and Leisure

‘Music in the Marquee’,

Morning, Sports Club,

‘The Alex Merritt

Centre, Castle Cary,

Somerton, 10.30am

Quartet’, Ilminster Arts

8.00am-5.00pm

7.00pm

and Ephemera’ Auction,

Centre, 8.00pm 14th-16th Bruton Decorative Arts

Harvest Festival, All

‘Frankly Sinatra’ concert,

Saints Church, Merriott,

Octagon Theatre, Yeovil,

Brewary’s Square,

Antiques Fair, Haynes

11.00am

7.30pm

Dorchester, 10.30am*

International Motor Museum,

‘Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde’

‘Our Kind of Traitor’ film,

Health Walk & Talk, the

(Fri 12.00-2.00pm, Sat 10.00-

performance, Long Sutton

Ditcheat Village Hall,

Shambles, The Market

5.00pm, Sun 10.00-4.00pm)

Village Hall, 7.00pm

7.30pm

Sherborne Annual Pack

‘Sing Your Heart Out’ Community Hall, Bruton,

House, Castle Cary,

15th

Model Show Spectacular,

17th

2.00pm-4.00pm*

Fleet Air Arm Museum,

Monday Fair, 9.00am-late*

‘Posh Veg Gardening’

Yeovilton, 9.00am-

‘Our Kind of Traitor’ film,

talk, Memorial Hall,

5.30pm

Cerne Abbas Village

Ashtanga Yoga classes start,

Hall, 7.30pm

Sherborne Sports Centre,

Omid Djalili comedy

Village Hall, 7.00pm

9.30am

show, Octagon Theatre,

‘Nectar Plants and

Coffee Morning for the

Yeovil, 8.00pm

Ornamental Trees’ talk,

WI, Community Hall,

18th

7.30pm-9.00pm 20th-23rd Yeovil Literary Festival, The Manor, Octagon Theatre,

Queen Camel, 2.00pm ‘Sunset Café Stompers’, Leigh

Library, Yeovil (various times) 21st

Health Walk, starting at Martock Precinct,

Early Christmas Fair,

9.30am*

Digby Hall, Sherborne,

Bruton, 10.00am-12.00

Wincanton Racecourse

Pictures, Prints, Books,

7.30pm

noon

Marquee, 10.00am-3.00pm

Beswick, Sporting Items &

‘The Azores’ talk, East

Yeovil Amateur Radio

‘Archaeological

Antiques Auction, Charterhouse

Coker Village Hall,

Club 70th Anniversary,

Adventures in Albania’

Auctioneers, Long Street,

7.30pm

Methodist Church, Yeovil,

lecture, Caryford Hall,

Sherborne, 10.00am*

Wake up drugs (take off) talk

10.00am-4.00pm

Castle Cary, 11.30am

Special three course

& meal, The Gallery, Paprika

‘Art Nouveau Day

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Lunch, Henhayes Centre,

Restaurant, Half Moon,

School’, Jubilee Hall,

course begins, Village

Crewkerne, 12.30pm

Sherborne, 7.30pm

Ditcheat, 10.00am-

Hall, Long Sutton,

Hazy-Maes Auction and

‘Sing Your Heart Out’

5.00pm

7.00pm

Clearance Sale, Unit 4

Community Hall, Bruton,

Buskers’ Bash, King George

‘History of the Somerset

Beckery Road,

7.30pm-9.00pm

Street, Yeovil, 11.00pm-

Fire Brigade’ talk,

Glastonbury, 6.30pm*

Martock School, 7.30pm

‘Sunset Café Stompers’

Antiques & Collectables

concert, Cheap Street

‘Fine Art Sale, Pictures,

2.00pm*

Furniture, Clocks & Rugs’

1600’s Dance Music

19th

Auction, Lawrence’s

Workshops, Barrington Village Hall,

Auction, McCubbing &

Church, Sherborne,

Auctioneers, Crewkerne,

1.30pm-4.00pm

Redfern, Wells, 1.00pm*

7.30pm

WI meeting, The Nags

Music Quiz, Misterton

10.00am*

The Friends of Holnest

Head, Martock, 2.30pm

Village Hall, 7.30pm

drink, Parish Hall,

Taunton Deane Male

‘From Grower to Garden

‘Eddie the Eagle’ film,

Martock, 12.00 noon-

Voice Choir with Jemima

Centre’ talk, North

David Hall, South

1.30pm

Farey, St Bartholomew’s

Cadbury Village Hall,

Petherton, 8.00pm

‘The Good Old Days’

Church, Crewkerne,

2.30pm

Dave Martin’s ‘Jabbo

performance, The

7.30pm

Fred Olsen Cruise Evening with

Five’ Quintet, Ilminster

Exchange, Sturminster

‘Our Kind of Traitor’ film,

Miles Travel, The Manor Hotel,

Homemade soup, roll, hot

Church Launch, 7.00pm*

Arts Centre, 8.00pm 22nd

Sherborne Vintage

Newton, 2.30pm &

Parish Rooms, Somerton,

Yeovil, 7.00pm*

7.30pm

7.30pm

‘The Whitney Houston

Market, Digby Church

‘What We Do In The

‘Vox in Frox’ concert, Martock

Show’, Octagon Theatre,

Hall, Sherborne, 8.30am-

Shadows’ film, West

Church, 7.30pm

Yeovil, 7.30pm

3.30pm

Coker Village Hall,

‘The Churchfitters’

‘Seahorse Trust’ talk, St

Big Butty Breakfast, Alweston

7.15pm

concert, David Hall,

John’s Church Rooms,

Village Hall, 9.00am-

THE SHERBORNE CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT MARKET Digby Church Hall, Sherborne

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16th

EARLY CHRISTMAS FAIR Tuesday 18th October 10.00am Wincanton Racecourse Marquee

The Red Lion, Babcary,

Duke’s ‘Coins, Militaria

14th

South Petherton, 8.00pm 15th-16th ‘That’ll Be The Day’

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Yeovil, 7.30pm

11.00pm*

Artisan & Craft Market,

Poppy Appeal Coffee

Market Square, South

Morning, Memorial Hall,

Petherton, 9.00am-

West Coker, 10.00am-

4.00pm*

12.00 noon

‘Future Proofing Our

Coffee Morning for

Lives’ course, The

Arthritis, Community Hall,

Shambles, the Market

Bruton, 10.00am-12.00

House, Castle Cary,

noon

2.00pm-4.00pm

Hazy-Maes Auction and

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Clearance Sale, Unit 4

Fair, Ilminster Arts Centre, 9.30am-

Beckery Road,

4.30pm*

Glastonbury, 6.30pm*

Coffee Morning, David

‘Skate Jam’, Skate Park,

Hall, South Petherton,

Happy Valley,

10.00am-12.00 noon

Crewkerne, 12.00 noon-

Chakra Yoga Sessions, The

4.00pm

Gallery, Paprika Restaurant,

‘The Stanchester Quire’

Half Moon, Sherborne,

concert, St Catherine’s

6.00pm-7.30pm

Church, Montacute,

‘Eye in the Sky’ film, East

7.00pm

Coker Village Hall,

Steve Tilston & Keith

7.30pm

Warmington concert,

‘Mark Steele: Who Do I

Village Hall, Hornblotton,

Think I Am’, Octagon

7.30pm

Theatre, Yeovil, 8.00pm

‘Keston Cobblers Club’

9.00am till late One of the largest charter markets in the South West.

Come and enjoy good food and 100's of interesting stalls.

Somerton U3A, Edgar

Dave Newton, Alex

concert, David Hall,

Buffet’, Digby Hall,

Community Hall,

Garnett & Nigel Price

South Petherton, 8.00pm

Sherborne, 10.00am-

Somerton, 10.00am-

concert, Ilminster Arts

12.00 noon & 1.30pm-

12.00 noon

3.30pm*

‘Come For Coffee’, Parish

27th

Autumn

Garden Open Weekend,

24th

Monday 17th October

‘ArtsLink October Arts

22nd-23rd

23rd

Sherborne Pack Monday Fair

Centre, 8.00pm 29th

Coffee Morning for

Sherborne Castle,

Party drugs (autopilot) talk &

Hall, Martock, 10.00am-

Bruton Mini Day Care

10.00am-4.30pm

meal, The Gallery, Paprika

12.00 noon

Centre, Community Hall,

Main Line Steam Day,

Restaurant, Half Moon,

‘The Great Wall of

Bruton, 10.00am-12.00

Yeovil Railway Centre,

Sherborne, 7.30pm

China’ talk, Caryford

noon

Stoford, 10.00am-

‘History of Architecture in

Hall, Castle Cary,

Big Breakfast, Henhayes

4.00pm

100 Buildings’ talk, The

2.30pm

Centre, Crewkerne,

Second Combat Stress

Exchange, Sturminster

Acoustic Evening, David

10.00am-12.00 noon

Families & Armed Forces

Newton, 7.30pm

Hall, South Petherton,

Coffee Morning &

Race Day, Wincanton

‘Seriously Dead’

7.30pm

Christmas Card Sale,

Racecourse, 11.00pm-

performance, Octagon

‘History of Flax Growing

Methodist Church, South

4.45pm

Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm

& its Great Sail-making in

Petherton, 10.00am-

Somerset Sings, West

‘Got the T-Shirt’

South Somerset in 14th-

12.00 noon*

Street Church, Somerton,

demonstration, Catholic

18th Centuries’ talk,

Annual Craft and Gift Market,

10.45am-12.00 noon

Church Hall, Sherborne,

Methodist Church, South

Digby Church Hall, Sherborne,

‘The Emperor’s New

7.30pm

Petherton, 7.30pm

10.00am-4.00pm*

Clothes’, Octagon

English Historical

‘Butterflies of the South

East Coker Society

Theatre, Yeovil, 1.00pm

Dancing class, Market

West’ talk, Parish Hall,

Annual Winter Fayre,

& 4.00pm

House, Castle Cary,

Ilminster, 7.30pm

Village Hall, 2.00pm-

‘Woodland & Shade

7.30pm

‘Golden Years’ film, Davis

4.00pm

Gardening’ talk, Parish

Quiz Night, Sports Club,

Hall, West Camel, 7.30pm

‘The Brue Boys Male

Rooms, Somerton,

Somerton, 8.30pm

7.30pm

28th

‘The Jungle Book’ film, Leigh Village Hall, 7.30pm 25th

‘Life Painting’ one day class, Digby Memorial Hall, Sherborne, 10.00am-4.00pm Dance the Chakra’s, Sherborne Sports Centre, 7.00pm-8.30pm ‘Love and Friendship’ film, Community Hall, Castle Cary, 7.30pm ‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ film, Jubilee Hall, Yetminster, 7.30pm ‘Sweet Peas’ talk, Tithe Barn, Merriott, 7.30pm

26th

General Sale, Lawrence’s Auctioneers, Crewkerne, 9.30am* Antique & Vintage Textile

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Village News

by Lauren Hill ALWESTON On Saturday 22nd October from 9.00am to 11.00pm at the Village Hall there is another Community Big Butty Breakfast. There is a free child’s butty breakfast with the purchase of an adult breakfast as well as cards, preserves, cakes and a Children’s activity table. A Food Bank collection is also available. This is a community event organised by Folke Church.

BABCARY On Thursday 20th October from 7.00pm The Red Lion presents ‘Music in the Marquee’ with The Pete Long and James Pearson duo. Pete will be on the saxophone and clarinet and James is on the piano. They are also the musical and artistic directors at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. Enjoy an evening of jazz and lively conversation with two extraordinary musicians playing together. Tickets £17.50 on 01458 223230.

BARRINGTON On Saturday 15th at the Village Hall there are some 1600’s Dance Music Workshops sponsored by The Historical Dance Society. Led

by Baroque musicians Frances Eustace and Colin Thompson, and dance specialist Ann Hinchliffe. All acoustic players welcome, from folk or classical backgrounds. Dancers of all levels where you can learn the steps and styles using original material. No partner needed, nor previous experience.

Comfortable clothes and light flexible footwear advised. In the afternoon people can gather together to play and dance what was studied in the morning with a final performance by Doves Figary on period instruments.

Light refreshments provided, bring your own lunch. Details call 01935 472771.

CERNE ABBAS On Sunday 2nd October from 11.00am to 2.00pm at St Mary’s Church there is a Benefice Harvest Festival and Lunch. Please take

fruit and vegetables for the display to the Church on the morning of Friday 30th September. Adults £7, children free. On Monday 17th at the Village Hall from 7.30pm the film showing is ‘Our Kind of Traitor’. Tickets £5 from Shirley (01300 341839), Marion (01300 341375 or Yvonne (01300 341421). PS If there is anyone who lives in Cerne who regularily visits Sherborne could you pick up magazines for the Village Shop? If so, can you ring on 01935 424724 for us to make a note.

CHILTHORNE DOMER On Friday 7th October from 7.00pm at Home Farm there is a Charity Wine Tasting. Enjoy an evening with Majestic Wines and explore the tastes of wines from Yeovil’s twinning links with France, Italy and Germany whilst learning to match food with wine. Raising money for St Margaret’s Hospice Yeovil and The Piers Simon Appeal- School in a Bag. Tickets £10. For more information contact Darren Shutler on 07425 156591.

COMPTON DUNDON On Saturday 8th October from 2.00pm to 4.30pm at the Village Hall the Somerset Vernacular Buildings Research Group host two lectures by Ken Bonham entitled ‘Great English Barns’.

Ken will be talking about the importance of barns and their development from the AngloSaxons to their obsolescence after the mechanization of agriculture. He will also be talking about barns of the West Country, distribution of cruck barns, stone barns of the Cotswolds and timber aisled barns of Kent and East Anglia and how they are being rescued and restored. Tea, coffee and cake available. Entry £5 in advance from 01458 224150 or £8 on the door. For more details 01458 442212.

DITCHEAT On Saturday 15th October from 10.00am to 5.00pm at the Jubilee Hall there is an Art Nouveau Day School with Paul Chapman.

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EAST COKER On Thursday 13th October from 7.30pm the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘The Azores’ by Stan Shayler. More details on 01935 862447. On Wednesday 26th at 7.30pm see the film ‘Eye in the Sky’. Entry £6. For more information phone 01935 862447.

On Saturday 29th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm the East Coker Society Annual Winter Fayre takes place. Start your Christmas shopping early from a wide selection of produce including Christmas cards and decorations, diaries, calendars, bric-a-brac, homemade cakes, savouries, preserves, farm foods, garden plants, books, crafts, pictures, pottery, jewellery, knitwear, home furnishings, wooden products, children’s toys and much more.

Entry £2.50, includes tea/coffee and mince pie.

Under 14s free. Spaces are still available for stall holders phone 01935 862218. All events at the Village Hall.

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EVERSHOT At Warden Hill Trading Post the Car Boot Sales have moved to every Sunday with gates opening for sellers at 8.00am with buyers from 9.00am to 1.00pm. Buyers free with sellers £5 for car, £8 trailers, £10 vans except every fourth Sunday of the month when is free for sellers as well.

More details from 01935 479647.

HOLNEST On Saturday 15th October from 7.00pm ‘The Friends’, a new charity, host their official launch to conserve and maintain the Church featuring a candelit concert from the ‘Wandering Winds’.

Dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Church is a small but attractive building dating to the early 15th century. Largely left untouched by the Victorian restorers, it contains a number of interesting features, including a fine Jacobean pulpit, rare examples of Georgian box pews with

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candle sconces above and an original medieval barrel-vaulted roof. For many years it had been overshadowed by the infamous Drax mausoleum and has always suffered from longstanding problems with damp and occasional localised flooding, including the roof leaking, and eventually the Church was reported to be ‘fast becoming derelict’. In mid 20th century it was saved from demolition and brought back to use. The Church is a unique and important part of the local and national heritage and this Grade I listed building should be cherished and preserved, not only for people now but for future generations. If you would like to join the Friends, attend the launch (booking required) or need more details contact friendsofholnest@gmail.com or phone 07760 261056 or download a membership application www.friendsofholnestchurch.wor dpress.com HOLWELL On Saturday 1st October at 6.30pm there is a Charity Curry Night. Homemade takeaway curries include rice and naans for only £6.50.

Choose from veggie, chicken or lamb. All curries will be mild but still spicy. First come, first served with only 100 dishes and collect from the Village Hall. To reserve your curry email holwellcurry@gmail.com or call 01963 23253. All profits will go to two charities supporting Syrian orphans.

HORNBLOTTEN On Saturday 22nd October at 7.30pm award winning songwriter, singer and guitarist Steve Tilston, accompanied by Keith

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Warmington on harmonica will be performing at the Hall.

Steve, Fatea Magazine’s Male vocalist of the year 2015, has had great reviews for his new CD Truth To Tell from ‘The Guardian’, ‘Radio 2’ and ‘The Telegraph’. He has appeared on ‘Later with Jools Holland’, ‘Bob Harris Sunday’, ‘Mark Radcliffe’s Folk Show’ and on BBC4’s ‘Songwriter’s Circle’.

His songs, insightful, playful and moving by turns, his exquisite playing and his fine voice make a great performance. Tickets £12 from Colin on 01963 240282 or www.hvh.btck.co.uk Great food available and take your own booze.

HORSINGTON On Friday 14th October from 7.30pm at the Church there a talk called ‘An Evening on the Titanic’. A fascinating talk given by Tim Maltin, an author, historian and TV presenter and one of the leading experts on the Titanic.

The talk dispels the myths surrounding this famous event in 1912. Find out what really happened on that fateful night when this beautiful ship struck an iceberg on her maiden voyage. Tim’s book will be on sale with £3 per book sold going to the Church funds.

Tickets £8 on the door or available from 01963 371478.

ILCHESTER After many Sundays throughout the summer it is the last Charity Car Boot of the season on Sunday 9th October.

Gates open at 7.00am for sellers and 7.30am for buyers.

Buyers before 9.30am are £1 for cars and 50p for pedestrians and after 9.30am 50p and 25p respectively. Well done to all the voluntary helpers who make these Car Boots run so smoothly and successfully.

KINGSBURY EPISCOPI On Saturday 29th October at 7.30pm at St Martins Church see ‘The Brue Boys Male Voice Choir’.

They will be entertaining people with a rendition of popular songs including Rule Britannia.

Refreshments available and tickets adults £8, children £4 available from 01935 826181.

LEIGH The next Coffee Morning at St Andrew’s Church is on Tuesday 4th October from 10.30am to 12.00 noon. All are welcome for a friendly chat and cake. On Tuesday 11th at the Village Hall from 7.30pm the see film ‘Our Kind of Traitor’.

Tickets £6 available from Bridge Stores on 01935 872323. For more details contact Fiona Parks on 01935 873603. On Thursday 13th from 7.00pm at the Village Hall there will be drinks and nibbles before the ‘Sunset

Café Stompers’ perform a jazz evening. They play great music from Scott Joplin, Irving Berlin, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington and Fats Waller. The band’s wide repertoire also features songs made famous by artists as diverse as Patsy Cline, Marilyn Monroe, the Inkspots, Fats Domino even Elvis! Tickets £12 available from 01935 873846, Bridge Stores or Winstones Bookshop. In aid of Friends of the Yeatman Hospital and the Village Hall. On Monday 24th at the Village Hall from 7.30pm see the film ‘The Jungle Book’.

Tickets £6 from Bridge Stores on 01935 872 323. For more details contact 01935 873603.

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LONG SUTTON On Saturday 1st October from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at the Parish Church there is a Coffee Morning in aid of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. On Sunday 16th from 7.00pm at Village Hall FOLSC presents their autumn theatre production of ‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’. For more details go to the Village’s website. On Tuesday 18th from 7.00pm to 8.30pm at the Village Hall the Workers’ Educational Association start a six week course on Samuel Taylor Coleridge (no session on

Tuesday 8th November). The course will have a particular focus on the writings of Coleridge and the inspiration he drew from his friendship with William and Dorothy Wordsworth during their years in Somerset. The professional tutor leading the course will be Dr Jane Crozier and is £25.

For more details call Doreen Harvey on 01458 241711.

MARTOCK On Saturday 1st October at the Parish Hall from 7.30pm the film ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’ will be showing.

Tickets £5 in advance available from Just For Pets or £5.50 on the door. For more details call 01935 826457. See Movies Around the Villages & Towns. On Saturday 8th at Swallowfield Court, Mow Barton from 11.00am to 1.00pm there is a Macmillan Coffee Morning. On Saturday 8th from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Shopping Precinct visit the Farmers Market. A variety of stalls each month for lots of home grown and freshly produced products. For more details call 01935 822202.

On Tuesday 11th at the Parish Rooms from 7.30pm the Gardening Society have their AGM followed by a talk called ‘The Secret World of Violets’ by Clive Groves. Non-members £2. On Friday 14th at the Parish

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Hall from 12.00 noon to 1.30pm go along for homemade soup served with a roll, cheese and a hot drink all for £3.50, children free. Any profits to various charities. For more details call 01935 822144. On Saturday 15th at 7.30pm in Martock Parish Church there will be an unmissable performance by 18strong Ladies Choir, ‘Vox in Frox’. They were established in 2012 by Caroline Lowe, who auditioned ladies to sing for fun.

They won prizes in Bath Choir Festival within six months and in 2015 won 1st prize at Bath Festival in the Folk class and Distinctions in Chamber, Sacred, and Popular categories.

Caroline and Julie Payne inspire the choir members to outstanding performances in a wide range of glorious and wellloved melodies and a wideranging repertoire. Tickets £7 in advance from 01935 822706 or £8 on the door. On Tuesday 18th at Martock School from 7.30pm the Local History Group have a talk called the ‘History of the Somerset Fire Brigade’ by John Godley. John has written a book on this subject, from the sporadic attempts of local communities to protect themselves, to the modern efficient service we take for granted today. Admission £3.

For more details call 01935 822202. On Wednesday 19th at the Nag’s Head from 2.30pm the WI have a meeting. For more details call 01935 508311. On Friday 21st from 9.30am starting at the Precinct there is a free health walk.

Walks are friendly and about 45 minutes long and led by trained volunteers at a pace suitable to the group. Everyone welcome. On Friday 28th from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Parish Hall it is ‘Come For Coffee’ with cakes with some market stalls. On Saturday 29th at the Parish Hall from 7.30pm the film showing is ‘Our Kind of Traitor’. Tickets £5 in advance available from Just For Pets or

£5.50 on the door. For more details call 01935 826457.

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MERRIOTT On Tuesday 25th October at the Tithe Barn from 7.30pm the Gardening Club have a talk from Phil and Joyce Kerton on ‘Sweet Peas’. They have been growing Sweet Peas for more than 20 years and there will be specialist seeds for sale. There will be a raffle, refreshments, seed and plant sale and ‘Flower of the Month’ competition. The book “RHS Pests and Diseases” will be available for reference if you have any ‘nasties’ in the garden! Non members £2. On Sunday 16th October from 11.00am there is a Harvest Festival at All Saints Church.

MILBORNE PORT On Saturday 8th October at 7.30pm at the Village Hall see ‘The New Scorpion Band’. They formed in 1993 and are one of the most entertaining and original groups in British traditional music.

Their virtuosic playing, rich vocal harmonies, sophisticated musical arrangements and spectacular collection of traditional and historical instruments combine to create the distinctive sound that has won the band a wide following, both in Britain and internationally. The players bring together a wide experience of many different styles of music - the English, Scottish and Irish traditions, baroque and classical music, opera, jazz, brass bands, theatre, television and film music. Members include Brian Gulland, Robin Jeffrey, Sharon Lindo and Robert White. Tickets £12.50 available from 01963 251028 and local shops in the village. On Saturday 29th at the Village Hall at 7.30pm the film showing is ‘Our Kind of Traitor’.

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MISTERTON On Tuesday 11th October at 7.30pm at the Hall there is a Harvest Supper. Take your own drink. Tickets £8.50.

For more details call 01460 279827. On Friday 21st from 7.30pm at the Hall there is a Music Quiz. Entry £6 on the door or on 01460 75680.

Teams of 4 and again provide your own drink. On Thursday 31st at 7.00pm at the Village Hall there is bingo night with light refreshments. Good quality prizes and grand raffle.

Proceeds towards redecorating the interior of the Church after water damage caused by the theft of lead from the Roof.

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MONTACUTE On Saturday 22nd October from 7.00pm St Catherine’s Church presents ‘The Stanchester Quire’. Tickets £7, includes wine and refreshments. For more information phone Gordon Rendell on 01935 822329 NORTON SUB HAMDON On Saturday 1st October from 11.00am to 4.00pm it is Tinkers Bubble Annual Open Day. There will be children’s games and pony rides, working steam powered saw mill demo, tours, apple pressing, delicious tea, cakes and savoury snacks, bountiful raffle prize and live music. For more information see www.tinkersbubble.org On Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd from 10.30am to 4.30pm at the Apple Barn, Great Street there is an art exhibition held by local village artists. There will be original paintings and prints together with cards and craft work. Free entry.

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NORTH CADBURY On Wednesday 19th October from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘From Grower to Garden Centre’ by a Castle Gardens speaker. Nonmembers £2. For more details contact Jenny on 01963 440478.

ODCOMBE On Monday 3rd October at the Village Hall from 8.00pm the film showing will be ‘Love and Friendship’. Tickets £5 in advance from 07934 737104 or £6 on the door.

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QUEEN CAMEL On Thursday 13th October from 2.00pm at the Memorial Hall the Horticultural Society has a talk called ‘Posh Veg Gardening’ by Mrs Dinah Lindon-Critchley. Non-members £2. For more details call 01935 850961.

SEAVINGTON ST MARY On Thursday 29th September at 7.30pm at the Millennium Hall the Seavington Fashion Show is presented by Travelling Trends.

A great opportunity to buy high street brands at greatly reduced prices. Tickets £7.50, includes nibbles, available in advance from the Community Store or phone Marion on 01460 249522. Proceeds in aid of improvements to the Community Store.

STOURTON CAUNDLE On Saturday 30th September at the Village Hall from 8.15pm the Boiling Kettle Theatre Company presents ‘Defender of the Dead’.

A comedy by Somerset playwright Sian Williams, starring Eltjo De Vries. Tickets £8 from 01963 362890.

SOUTH PETHERTON On Saturday 1st October from 10.00am to 12.00 noon the League of Friends are having a Coffee morning and Christmas Card sale in the Methodist Church Rooms. There will be a

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lovely selection of very good quality cards at reasonable prices. Go and support the excellent local hospital. On Saturday 8th from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Methodist Church there is an Autumn Sale.

Stalls will include books, jigsaws, bric-a-brac, cakes, preserves, raffle and tombola.

Free entry and refreshments available. Also on Saturday 8th from 7.30pm at the David Hall there is a Quiz Night. Join them for an evening of fun and facts by testing your knowledge and enjoy a ploughman’s supper and raise money for The David Hall. Tickets £6, includes supper. On Monday 10th from 7.30pm at the Village Hall the WI have a talk called ‘Music Man’ with David Andrews. A very engaging and entertaining look at music through the decades. Competitions: Your Greatest Fan (music fan or a decorative handheld fan).

Visitors £2. On Wednesday 19th at 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘From Grower to Garden Centre’ by a Castle Gardens Group expert. Visitors £2. On Thursday 20th from 9.00am to 4.00pm at the Market Square go along to the Artisan and Craft Market. Retro, vintage,

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old and new. Also featuring local crafts and those from further afield. To book a stall phone 07966 658966 or for more details see www.southpethertonmarket.com On Friday 21st from 8.00pm at the David Hall the Petherton Picture Show presents ‘Eddie the Eagle’. Starring Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman and Christopher Walken. Tickets £5. See Art Page for more details. On Wednesday 26th from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is another Coffee Morning at the David Hall. Pop in for a cup of real coffee and a chat. Look around the books and bric-a-brac stalls and more often than not, listen to some live music. Free entry.

On Friday 28th at the Methodist Church Hall from 7.30pm the Local History Group have a talk called ‘History of Flax Growing and its Great Sail-making in South Somerset in 14th-18th Centuries’ by Ross Aitken, the Chairman of the Coker Rope and Sail Trust. Visitors welcome at £3. On Saturday 29th from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Methodist Church the League of Friends are having another Coffee Morning and Christmas Card Sale. Enjoy a cup of coffee and see their lovely selection of good quality cards.

WEST CAMEL On Friday 28th October at the Davis Hall from 7.30pm the film showing is the ‘Golden Years’. Refreshments available and licensed bar.

Admission £5 on the door. For more details call Mary Gordon on 01935 851214. See Movies Around the Villages & Towns.

WEST COKER On Friday 30th September at 7.30pm at the Davis Hall see the film ‘Our Kind of Traitor’. Refreshments available and licensed bar. Admission £5 on the door. See Movies Around the Villages & Towns. On Tuesday 4th October at the Village Hall from 7.30pm the WI have a meeting called ‘The Magic of Minack’ by Sanday Bateman. On Wednesday 12th at the Village Hall the Gardening Club host Neil Lovesey from Picket Lane Nursery who returns with his talk ‘Why Did It Die?’ Specialising in hardy perennials and shrubs, Neil and his family propagate their own plants that are true cottage garden varieties. Non-members £2.

For more details and to become a member phone 01935 863176. On Friday 14th at the Village Hall at 7.15pm see the film ‘What We Do In the Shadows’. A must see film for Halloween about three vampires living together and struggling to cope with modern life - from doing the housework to trying to get into nightclubs. When their 8000 year old housemate, Petyr, turns Nick into a vampire, they must guide him through his newfound eternal life.

Admission £5 available from The Post Office or on 01935 863176. On Saturday 22nd from

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Cake and produce stalls, grand raffle and WWI/Battle of the Somme 100 year display. Entry £2.50.

YETMINSTER On Tuesday 11th October from 7.30pm at the Jubilee Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Life’s Tough at the Top’ by Brian Pettitt. On Tuesday 25th at the Jubilee Hall from 7.30pm the film showing is ‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’.

Tickets £6 (includes a Choc Ice) available from Spar Shop, Sunnyside. For more details call Sue Eadon on 01935 873699.

YEOVILTON On Saturday 15th October at the Fleet Air Arm Museum there is an October Model Show Spectacular. This is the largest event of its kind in the South West and is a must for all model enthusiasts. Visitors will be able to see a broad array of scaled-down models of real aircrafts and see club and trade exhibitors from across the UK and meet the enthusiasts who live and breathe model making. Tickets available from 01935 842617 or save 20% and buy online!

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THE VILLAGES AND TOWNS EYE IN THE SKY (15) This 2015 British thriller film stars Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, Alan Rickman, and Barkhad Abdi. The film, directed by Gavin Hood and based on a screenplay by Guy Hibbert, is about military personnel facing legal, ethical and political dilemmas presented by modern drone warfare against those using terrorist tactics, and civilians who are endangered by it. It was filmed in South Africa in late 2014 with the working title of ‘The Kill Chain’.

This is one of the two last feature films starring Rickman, who died of pancreatic cancer in January 2016. (Showing at East Coker.)

FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (PG) A British-French biographical comedy-drama.

This tells the story of an heiress in New York who owns a music club and lives for music who aspires to become an opera singer with the help of her husband and her pianist despite her generally poor singing ability. Starring Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant and Simon Helberg. (Showing at Martock and Sherborne) GOLDEN YEARS (12A) Fate, the financial crisis and a stubborn refusal to accept the injustices of old age have forced law-abiding, retired couple Arthur and Martha Goode into a life of crime. Refusing to take the loss of their pensions lying down and simply fade away into their declining years, our characters decide to fight back and take back what is rightfully theirs. Their plan is simple: hit a series of banks and steal back their pensions along with those of their similarly stricken friends.

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(Showing at West Camel) LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP (U) Beautiful young widow Lady Susan Vernon visits the estate of her in-laws to wait out the colourful rumours about her dalliances which are circulating through polite society. Whilst

ensconced there, she decides to secure a husband for herself and a future for her eligible but reluctant daughter, Frederica.

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derision from his peers, Ramanujan writes a letter to G. H. Hardy, an eminent British mathematics professor at Trinity College, Cambridge. Hardy recognizes the originality and brilliance of Ramanujan’s raw talent and despite the scepticism of his colleagues, undertakes to bring him to Cambridge so that his theories can be explored.

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THE JUNGLE BOOK (PG) In this lushly filmed epic adventure, Mowgli, a man-cub raised in the jungle by a family of wolves, embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery when he is forced to abandon the only home he has ever known.

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OUR KIND OF TRAITOR (15) When Perry and his wife Gail cross paths with the charismatic Dima on their Moroccan holiday, the forceful Russian is quick to challenge Peter to a friendly game of tennis. This innocuous contest is not all it seems – Dima is a longtime servant of the Russian mafia, whose new boss, ‘The Prince’, wants him and his family dead. His only hope is to ask the unsuspecting Peter to broker him sanctuary with the British intelligence services, in return for exposing a vein of corruption that runs right to the heart of the City of London.

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Murray (Baloo), Idris Elba (Shere Khan) and Scarlett Johansson (Kaa). (Showing at Leigh) THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY (12A) Set in Colonial India in 1913.

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What exactly do you own? roperties, bank accounts, Premium Bonds, life policies, pensions, these are all very easy to identify.

However on your death, your Executors will need to account to HM Revenue & Customs for values of everything you own, whether or not your estate is subject to Inheritance Tax. It is possible in this day and age that you will also have ‘digital assets’, this could simply be online bank accounts, but may also include Bitcoins, credits held with gaming companies or website domain names that you own that have a value. Your Executors will need to value all of these assets in order to comply with their legal duties.

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Currently, GPs have neither the time nor the resources to question and identify the underlying emotional courses of depression, so they will often prescribe a course of antidepressants. A lot of research is being done on the brain and the possible causes of depression, with one finding suggesting that chronic stress appears to cause depression by increasing levels of a protein that decreases the availability of an important chemical that regulates our mood. By contrast, it is hard to find information on research to identify the underlying emotional causes of depression and we are given to understand this is because funds are not easily available for such studies.

It seems we are increasingly looking for the ‘magic wand’ solution to our problems and the question we might ask ourselves is “Are we becoming a nation that prefers to pop a pill rather than to look into the underlying cause of the cluster of symptoms labelled as depression?”

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In truth, I suspect there are a lot of people who would prefer to be offered an alternative to prescription medication but there is woefully little available to them on the NHS, with the added problem of long waiting times and many people do not have the financial resources to pay for private therapy.

When clients call me, asking for help with their depression, I ask them to describe how they are feeling, without using the word ‘depressed’ and the most common reply is ‘hopeless’.

As we talk, I often hear them say they feel low, lost, despairing, constantly anxious, and cannot see or imagine a bright future. Poor sleep and IBS are other common symptoms, as is excess alcohol or food.

Working in hypnosis, we explore the out-of-date information in the subconscious mind and with my coaching, the client replaces the negative thoughts and feelings stored there (almost always erroneous, as they are based on the client’s childhood perceptions) with truthful and positive information.

As they do this, they experience feeling better with each session.

Sounds easy? It really can be, with measurable results in weeks, not months or years!

Please call Niki Cassar on 01963 371 695 for a free, confidential chat about how hypnosis can help you. Quote ‘The Conduit’ for a £10 discount on your first session in Horsington (near Templecombe) or The Sherborne Rooms, 56 Cheap Street, Sherborne.

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can be done by leaving a list of all your digital assets. This can be stored by your solicitor with your Will, so it will remain confidential until your death. A local organisation, Social Emberswww.socialembers.co.uk

can also give you guidance.

They can provide a very useful ‘Digital Legacy Toolkit’ for a small fee which helps you put your assets in order and guides you through what happens with your social media accounts after your death.

I would be happy to advise you further and can be reached on 01935 811307 or you can e-mail me on naomi.dyer@battens.co.uk.

I can offer a free 30 minute appointment to review your existing Wills and arrangements if this would be helpful.

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Antiques & Collecting...

This section covers local sales, auctions, antiques fairs and events in the area with advice from dealers and experts on different topics. If you are interested in this and have some items to sell or run an antique or restoration business then do contact us for our November issue.

Auctions, Fairs & Sales Lawrence's in Crewkerne have their usual General Sales on Wednesdays 5th, 9th and 26th October. All these sales start at 9.30am and viewing is from the Tuesday before the sale from 9.00am to 7.00pm. For more information go to their website If you have any old coins, medals, stamps, collectables or antiques you want to sell, auction or valued go along to the Lockdales Specialist Collectables Valuation Day on Wednesday 5th. They will be giving free expert valuations from 10.00am to 2.00pm at The Manor Hotel, 26 Hendford in Yeovil. Any questions beforehand contact them on 01473 627110 or e-mail them.

Chasty Cottage Antiques has the Sherborne Antique Fair at Digby Hall, Hound Street on Saturday 8th from 9.30am to 4.00pm. A great choice of stands to chose from. Entry £1.

Hazy-Maes Auction & Clearance Sale takes place at Unit 4 Beckery Road, Glastonbury on Friday 7th at 6.30pm and then on Saturday 8th from 11.00am. Lots of varied lots from household items to garden ornaments to antiques. Viewing is on Friday before the sale from 11.00am and from 9.30am on the sale day. All the lots are online at www.hazymaesauctions.co.uk There is a Toy Collectors Fair on Sunday 9th from 10.30am to 2.00pm at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet.

Entry £3.50. There are over 300 stands with a wide range of toys catering for all collectors.

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day preceding the sale (10.00am to 7.00pm) and on the morning of the sale from 9.30am. You can enter items for sale a week beforehand and all lots are on their website at www.mccubbingandredfern.co.u k Charterhouse Auctioneers has a Pictures, Prints, Books, Beswick, Sporting Items and Antiques Auction on Friday 21st in their Long Street Salesrooms in Sherborne. Full catalogue online at www.charterhouseauction.com Hazy-Maes Auction & Clearance Sale takes place at Glastonbury with their next sale on Friday 21st at 6.30pm and then on Saturday 22nd from 11.00am. Lots of varied lots from household items to garden ornaments to antiques. (See more details above.)

Duke's in Dorchester have a General Sale at Avenue Auctions, Weymouth Avenue on Tuesday 11th from 10.30am.

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Lawrence's in Crewkerne have Auctions in Silver and Vertu on Tuesday 11th; a Decorative Antiques and General Sale on Wednesday 12th; a Fine Art Sale with Jewellery 19th and 20th Century, Design, Glass and Ceramics on Thursday 13th and Fine Art Sale, Pictures, Furniture, Clocks & Rugs on Friday 14th. All the Auctions start at 10.00am.

For more information and viewing times go to their website.

Sherborne Vintage Market is on Saturday 22nd from 8.30am to 3.30pm at Digby Church Hall in Sherborne. Over 30 sellers of quality vintage. Entry Free.

Duke's in Dorchester have a Coins, Militaria and Ephemera Auction at Brewery's Square, Dorchester on Thursday 13th from 10.30am. Catalogue available online and viewing Saturday, then to Wednesday prior to the auction. Catalogue online at www.dukes-auctioons.com McCubbing & Redfern in Wells has a Antiques & Collectables Auction on Wednesday 19th from 1.00pm. Viewing days are the

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On Monday 31st from 10.00am Lyme Bay Auctions at Seaton have their monthly general auction of furniture, antiques, collectables, artwork and household goods. Viewing is the weekend before the sale and from 9.00am on the morning and the lots and live online bidding takes place at easylive.com as well as @thesaleroom.com

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The Porcelain of the great East India Company ust over 400 years ago the greatest commercial enterprise the world has ever seen founded its first trading post when two small ships of the English East India Company sailed into the port of Bantam on the North coast of Java in 1602.

For the following 250 years the 'John Company' as it became known commanded its own armies and created or shaped many of the nations of

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Large Chinese underglaze blue porcelain dish. Ming dynasty c1600

Asia. It controlled British India, having driven out the French and increasingly became the dominant national player in trade with China. It established not only the ‘Raj’ in India but both Singapore and Hong Kong as well as employing the notorious Captain Kidd to combat piracy!

Goods were manufactured and traded on a scale never seen in Europe and Britain discovered a wealth of materials and beautiful objects to bring home. The prize in all this was

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the wealth created out of the import of teas, silks, spices, porcelain, lacquer, furniture and a host of other exotic and mysterious commodities needed to feed an insatiable appetite and curiosity in Britain. Of these, the most enduring and decorative is undoubtedly hand painted Chinese porcelain which brought vibrant colours and durability to the dining tables and mantelpieces of Europe.

Of course the recent growth in the prosperity of China has resulted in many fine examples being ‘repatriated’ but it is still possible to purchase good items in this country in excellent condition and at reasonable prices.

Gerald Davison is the author of 'The Handbook of Marks on Chinese Ceramics' and a former NADFAS lecturer. He trades in the decorative arts of China, Japan and India from the Acreman St Antique Centre in Sherborne. Do go along and see what Gerald has available and you well might find something of interest.

Within Acreman St. Antiques Centre there are over 40 dealers with the Flame Lily tearoom serving a wide variety of homemade cakes and light lunches 7 days a week. Also do not miss the special Antique Evening at the tearoom on Sunday 30th October (changed from Friday 30th Sept). For more information call Dale on 01935 815568.

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Postcard Collecting - Is this for You? There continues to be strong interest in the collecting of old postcards.

Whatever motivates the collector, whether it is a nostalgic glimpse of the past, social history, geneaology or artistic desire and the range of thematic subjects the postcards covers it. There is even the postal

history postmark and philatelic interest with a wealth of material available on a national and international basis. Not surprisingly trade in old postcards has expanded in recent years, as the internet give access to global markets and postcards previously sent around the world now often find their way back home. The aesthetic beauty of some artist illustrated cards, the quality of some early real photographic cards and popular subject cards including military, transportation, glamour, children, comic, sport, animals, etc - there is something for every collector and it is never too late to start.

The history of postcards goes back to the 1870’s but the heyday was through the Edwardian period in the early 20th century up to WWI. This was prompted by a reliable uniform cost postal service and with an extensive rail network with affordable journeys to seaside and country, there was no better way to communicate with friends and family about where you had been and what you have seen - all for 1/2d (when a letter was 1d ) and remember there were 240 pennies in one pound! Postcards continued to be sent in large numbers through to WWII and into the 1940’s with some relative decline through 1950’s and 1960’s, when they were not as fashionable and telephone

communication had increased.

Trevor Pearson, is a postcard dealer and collector situated in Warden Hill Trading Post and he finds the hobby absorbing and enjoys the search for cards that are of specific interest to him. As the hobby is well established there are specialist postcard fairs, auctions, internet selling and dealer stocks at antique centres and emporiums.

The Postcard Traders Association also adds some reputation to the business and there is a wide range of literature, journals and monthly magazine and catalogues available to the collector to research and find out more about their subject of interest and a guide to their values. In talking to collectors, many collect places where they live or have lived and worked, some collect specific publishers and photographers. The messages on the back can be quite sentimental and occasionally, the signature or autograph can give good prominence to a card. So if you think this may be for you, then take a look to see a dealer's stock or the odd box of cards on someone’s stall, or just browse the internet there can be some bargains!

It is not expensive to start collecting as many attractive good condition cards (over 100 years old) can be picked up for a £1 or less, but note that for the more discerning and the scarcer the card, the values and hence prices can dramatically increased. As a general guide large cities and seaside places and major places of interest, tend to be fairly common but smaller villages, local social history events and quality real photographic cards of animated street scenes will command higher values. Here is an example of a Titanic card photographed at Southampton before the ill fated journey in the North Atlantic in 1912. This is fairly scarce and value is estimated at £1,500.

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Antique Tearoom Tasters & Talks The Acreman Street Antiques Centre in Sherborne has had to alter the introductory evening for The Flame Lily Tearoom which is now on Sunday 30th October from 4.00pm onwards.

The evening will be free and showcase what the Tearoom has to offer as well as introduce the Antiques Centre generally to prospective new clients and traders, who may be unaware of their facilities. There will be delicious 'sushi' tasters and

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canapes from Eat West Country as well as several talks including one on Chinese Ceramics by Gerald Davison who is a former NADFA lecturer.

The Acreman Street Antiques Centre currently hosts approximately 40 traders, some of whom will be presenting short introductions during the evening on their areas of expertise.

For further details call Dale on 01935 815568 or Gill on 01935 598764.

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Stylish New Event for Interior Decorators & Collectors After 27 successful years The Bath Decorative Antiques Fair has become an institution in the antiques and design industry with an international crowd queuing at the door. Now organisers have bowed to pressure for a second event and have found the perfect location in nearby Bruton with the first Bruton Decorative Antiques Fair taking place on Friday 14th to Sunday 16th October at Haynes International Motor Museum. Sue Ede, one of the organisers, commented: “We had such a long waiting list for our Bath fair this year we decided we had to find a second venue and we could not be more delighted with The Haynes International Motor Museum just outside Bruton, where their brand new £6 million modernist design extension will be home to our exciting new event. Our formula is very similar, a multi-layered and inspiring fair that offers so much for interior stylists, antique collectors, home decorators and anyone with an interest in decorative antiques and design from the 18th to 20th century. Several of our Bath exhibitors will join us at this new event, but we also have a number of exciting dealers making their debut.”

Mark Hill, the well-known TV celebrity, antiques and Mid-Century expert and author, will officially open the fair at 10.00am on Saturday, 15th October.

Approximately 35 dealers will take part, and all kinds of designer pieces and inspiring antiques and art will combine to provide a headturning mix of styles and colours.

Among the leading exhibitors will be The Factory, seven leading dealers from the decorative trade founded by David Tupman Antiques.

Sharing this beautiful former dairy house in Castle Cary is Brighton dealer Jill Palmer, Pimlico dealer Christopher Butterworth, London dealer Derek Greengrass and from Ashburton, Devon, Roger Organ.

Together, they will be exhibiting an eclectic mix of decorative antiques for the home and garden. Alchemy from Bruton, will exhibit French and English sofas and elegant arm chairs, dining tables and chairs, 20th century glass tables, English and European mirrors, textiles and a selection of contemporary art and sculpture. From Sussex will be No.1 Lewes, a decorative specialist at the forefront of the market, showing a range of English and French furniture, lighting, garden pieces and mirrors. Another Bath Fair exhibitor and London dealer is David Ford of The Trading Room, who deals in decorative antiques and accessories for the country and metropolitan home; and Waterfall

Antiques from Bath, who will be bringing their collection of stylish town and country furniture, library and colonial pieces including leather trunks and a wide range of mirrors.

Harrogate dealer Chris Holmes Antiques, deals in decorative and semi-formal furniture, English and Continental garden antiques and statuary and offers an exciting collection of contemporary art by partner Chloe Holt RSA, FRSA, which was a sell out success at the Bath Fair.

Sherborne dealers include Macintosh Antiques with a range of English Country House pieces. The Jerram Gallery, specialises in British contemporary art as well as Dorset's Guy Dennler Antiques, showing a range of fine Georgian drawingroom and dining furniture.

‘Hollywood Regency’ is a new collecting/decorative design style that describes both interior and landscape architecture characterized by the bold use of colour and contrast often with metallic and glass accents. Exhibitors The Oscar Collective has a number of eyecatching pieces including European mid-century and 19th & 20th century French objects d’art. Also showing will be Twentieth Century Glamour, specialising in 1920’s -1960’s costume jewellery, Art Deco original prints and European Art Deco figurines.

Other exhibitors at this packed event include Quillon House Antiques specialising in original arms and armour, equestrian paintings and early oak furniture.

From Fulham, John Wiseman specializes in decorative and architectural salvage; John Shepherd & Erna Hiscock, specialist folk art dealers; Mark Blower Antiques from The Channel Islands, dealing in period English furniture for town and country; Branching Out Antiques from Kent with decorative and industrial pieces for the home and garden; Not Wanted on Voyage with an eclectic mix of furniture, art and accessories from the 60s and 70s; Paul Drewett Antiques, specialising in marine antiques and paintings; Brian Ashbee Antiques from Bristol with town and country furniture and accessories; Simon Wharton Antiques showing architectural reclamation particularly fireplaces and French decorative antiques, and William Morris Antiques with gentlemen’s library furniture.

The Trade Preview is open on Friday 14th October from 12.00 noon to 2.00pm. Admission with trade invite or business card, otherwise £10. Admission £5 for the public Saturday 15th 10.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 16th from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

History

by George Tatham

A Busted Flush - Sherborne’s long struggle to deliver public conveniences oday, while there are fewer public conveniences in towns, alternative facilities are available in supermarkets, retail shops, and restaurants. After the devastating report of the General Board of Health into the sewerage, drainage, water supply and sanitary condition of the town in 1850, a Local Board of Health was elected in 1851, superseded by the UDC and both provide details of the provision and upkeep of public urinals and toilet facilities in the town. It was at the Great Exhibition in 1851 that the first public convenience was installed

by George Jennings, hence the expression ‘spending a penny.’

Sherborne’s Town Hall (demolished in 1884) stood in front of the Abbey and housed the Market House and lock-up, with public urinals located at its west end. In 1855, drainage and flushing mechanisms were installed following complaints of the bad and offensive state of the entrance to the Town Hall from the Abbey churchyard. A minute in 1898 refers to a urinal in Digby Road being fitted with a cistern and an automatic flushing mechanism. After complaints from a resident in 1901, a public convenience in Hound Street was altered by extending the screen wall and making the entrance from the Swan Hotel field only. Such was the apparently parlous state of public provision in Sherborne up to the early 1920s.

In February 1923, the UDC completed the construction of a public convenience in the Pageant Gardens near the gates on South Street, allowing access in the evening when the gardens were closed. The iron building, with glass roof, discreetly shielded by trees and shrubs, measured 12’ x 9’ and provided accommodation for both ladies and gents. A lady attendant was appointed at a wage of 8/a week. Its situation, far from the town centre, was regarded as unsuitable and a possible underground convenience on the site of the weighbridge in front

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of the Abbey was mooted but rejected. The lack of public conveniences led visitors to make frequent requests to private residents to use their facilities.

In July 1926 the vicar added his voice to the clamour, drawing attention in a letter to nuisances committed by visitors in the choir ambulatory and asking for the provision of more public conveniences in the town.

In 1927, a letter signed ‘Disgusted’ called for the UDC ‘to devote somewhat overdue attention to the question of public conveniences, in view of the fast-approaching charabanc season!’ In March 1927, the town surveyor, Charles Bean, produced plans for public conveniences in Digby Road and at the Fair Field at the bottom of Bristol Road.

Objections to the necessity and cost of the Bristol Road site continued until October 1934 when it finally opened its doors, in time for Pack Monday Fair.

Cardboard notices had been attached to lampposts and buildings indicating directions but mischievous hands altered the signs, pointing to private residences and other buildings, not excluding the Abbey!

A further controversy arose in 1945 over a suggestion that the air raid shelter on Greenhill should be converted into a public convenience for both sexes. In 1965, the public convenience in Hound Street was rebuilt and the Bristol Road building now no longer exists.

Currently there are three public conveniences in Sherborne, all with facilities for the disabled and baby changing - two in car parks plus the long-serving Digby Road structure. Two fine examples of street furniture in the form of ‘splashbacks’ remain outside - The George Inn and the former Mermaid Inn in South Street. Whether they were decorated with a ‘bee’ to indicate an aiming point for men is unknown-the Latin for bee is apis. What is certain is that the need for micturition will always be with us.

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Property, Home & Interiors Top-end builders hit

by Volatility Do not be surprised to see some of the top-end developments in the West Country and London being slowed down or even halted.

Leading builders knocked renewed confidence in the housing section after Berkeley Group stopped work on a scheme in Barnes in London. While MacCarthy & Stone, the biggest builders of retirement homes, reported evidence of weakness in the housing market after the vote to leave the European Union. However, there

were other things to consider. Topend homes sales have been slowing down since stamp duty on luxury homes was raised in 2014, the 3% surcharge on second homes and buy-to-let property in April came in.

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Somerset After Dark...

The darkening evenings are bringing fun and festive entertainments to Somerset this Autumn, in the form of Halloween, Bonfire Night and of course…the carnivals. Somerset is famous for its carnivals and the season starts now running through until the end of November. Autumn also means it is time to light up our homes, bicycles and ourselves!

Somerset & Avon Police want everyone to have a fabulous time, but to be safe and sensible.

We know that a dark house can be a signal to thieves that no one is in, but you can make your home more secure by: · Using a timer switch to turn on lights and a radio at dusk and installing lowenergy motion sensing security lighting · Always locking up and setting the alarm at night as well as when you go out

have long appreciated the beauty of time worn objects passed down through generations that are still useful and well loved.

Things that have been hand made have a far greater appeal to me than those that are mass produced and I still enjoy the thrill of finding an old rusty wine rack or a vintage cake stand at a flea market or a tattered French chair at my local brocante that can be re purposed and reinvented.

Washable throws, repainted and up-cycled furniture and a bunch of wild flowers in a chipped jug have always felt so much more homely to me than glass top tables adorned with

· Never leaving keys in the back of the door or within sight of a window or letterbox · Calling us straight away to report anything suspicious – 999 if you have seen a suspect who is still nearby, otherwise 101 If you or someone you know feels vulnerable in their home, do contact your local neighbourhood team who can arrange to call and carry out a home security survey.

With Halloween and all the other events just around the corner we want to make sure everyone feels safe, whether they celebrate or not.

As in previous years, we will be asking shopkeepers not to sell eggs

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or flour to children and offering advice to make sure youngsters know how to keep themselves safe if they go out 'trick or treating' (see our website).

Whether it is carnival or more spooky social activities - stay with your friends, do not drink too much, behave sensibly and don’t drink and drive.

If you do not celebrate Halloween you can display a ‘Sorry, no trick or treating’ poster to deter callers. You will be able to download it from our website www.avonandsomerset.police.uk or get one from your neighbourhood team nearer the time.

look that creates the aura of old money with beautiful old foxed mirrors and miss matched vintage china, pale fabrics and soft tones for optimum light.

My love of gathering lovely old things eventually developed into a business and just over a year ago I opened my shop in South Street in Sherborne.

Here you will find hand made cushions, French vintage linens, chippy painted furniture, scented candles and an abundance of antique and vintage treasures from both here and abroad that I have collected over the years and which I continue to do so. If you want to paint your old furniture I also stock specialist furniture paint and can also paint items for you on request.

My furniture up-cycling work shops begin again this month so please drop by for more

expensive ornaments.

The term 'Shabby Chic' is a philosophy and a way of living, an informal comfort which can be incorporated into any home. Where a child can snuggle up in a faded comfy armchair with the dog and a guest can put down their coffee cup without someone hurtling towards them with a coaster! This style takes elements of comfort and elegance often seen in a French chateau or English country estate where its occupants could easily afford to buy new but prefer the faded charm and familiarity of chipped painted dressers and much loved worn velvets. It is a

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Manage Your Investment Put your Trust in MPP ome landlords, especially those who are new to the experience, understandably wish to use a letting agent simply as a route to market in order to find a tenant. However, whilst a return on investment is one thing, sleeping well at night is quite another! A managed

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When your property is professionally managed this means regular inspections are completed to check that your tenant is treating your investment with the respect it deserves. During these inspections, well-trained staff are able to identify any areas that should be investigated in order to avoid or reduce costs later. An example would be a blocked gutter. Normally, you would only hear about this when the tenant calls you to tell you that water is coming in, plaster has come away from the wall and there is mould on the ceiling. Call in the dehumidifier, plasterer, and painter - and you have a large bill. Ultimately a tenant does have an obligation to notify the agent of any defect that may affect your investment and their home during tenancy.

Many tenants also prefer to rent a property that is managed through a letting agent, possibly because they have had a “problem landlord” in the past so they tend to stay longer.

Additionally, no matter how compliant a tenant may seem at

the outset, the last thing a landlord needs is someone phoning him or her at all hours with the some minor issue over a draft, dripping tap, clanking pipes, noisy neighbours, etc.

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by Lauren Hill BRUTON Every Saturday morning between 10.00am and 12.00 noon at the Community Hall there is a coffee morning to raise funds for local charities. On Saturday 1st October for Bruton and District Flower Club; on Saturday 8th for the Methodist Chapel, on Saturday 15th ffor the WI, on Saturday 22nd for Arthritis and on Saturday 29th to Bruton Mini Day Centre. There are hot drinks and refreshments served as well as cakes, books, bric-a-brac and a raffle. It is a good time for local people to meet up, have a drink and either catch up with friends or meet and make some new ones so go along. For more details call 01749 812074. On Saturday 1st from 11.00am to 3.00pm it is St Mary’s Annual Church Fete in the Rectory Garden. On Saturday 1st at 5.00pm it is Louise Bourgeois Exhibition Opening at Hauser and Wirth. On Thursday 6th, Thursday 13th and Thursday 20th at the Community Hall from 7.30pm to 9.00pm ‘Sing Your Heart Out’ with Su Hart (Baka Beyond) with songs from around the world. All abilities welcome and £7 per session.

CASTLE CARY On Sunday 2nd October from 10.00am to 3.00p at the Caryford Hall there is a Cary Handmade Market. Quality homemade goods by local artisans.

Free entry and parking. On Sunday 2nd from 11.00am to 4.00pm the Market House have their Wedding Venue Opening Weekend and Local Wedding Supplier Fair. Discover all you need to plan your perfect wedding with our talented local businesses. There will be stunning cakes, wonderful wine, delicious food, hair and beauty, creative decorations, delightful flowers and unique photography. For more details call 01963 351763. On Tuesday 4th from 2.30pm to 5.00pm at the Methodist School Room the Ceramics Group have a talk on ‘Handling and Identification of Wares’ by Pat Preller. On Tuesday 4th from 7.39pm at Caryford Hall the Somerset Wildlife Trust has a talk on ‘Avalon Marshes and Shapwick Heath’. Adults £2.50, children free. On Saturday 8th from 3.00pm to 6.00pm it is the Castle Cary and Ansford Carnival Society Children’s Carnival. For more information visit www.castlecarycarnival.co.uk On Saturday 8th at 6.30pm at Caryford Hall there is a lecture called ‘When the Railway Come to Cary’ by Will Vaughan.

Tickets £7 from Bailey Hill Bookshop. On Monday 10th from 7.30pm at the Methodist Church Rooms the Gardening Association have an entertaining evening of Autumn flower arranging with Heather Burch of Heather’s Flowers.

Visitors £1. On Wednesday 12th

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from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Shambles, Market House there is a LAMP iPad class on ‘Art on iPad’ with Luminara King as the tutor.

Bring your own iPad to create your own paintings and drawings.

Course is £12. On Thursday 13th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm LAMP have organised health walks and talks. This will be a short free walk of around 30 minutes, followed by talk at the Shambles. Meet one of the new ‘Health Coaches’ from the Millbrook Surgery. To join the walk please contact Lorraine on 07845 10060. On Sunday 16th October from 8.00am to 5.00pm at the Caryford Fitness and Leisure centre is it the ‘Cary 10k’. The Cary canter offers runners a tough multi terrain course stunning country views taking in views of Glastonbury Tor, King Alfreds Tower and Bruton Lodge Hill Fort. For more information visit http://www.1610.org.uk On Tuesday 18th at Caryford Hall from 11.30am NADFAS have an illustrated lecture called ‘Archeological Adventures in Albania’. Entry £6. For more details call 01963 350132. On Thursday 20th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Shambles there is another LAMP course called ‘FutureProofing Our Lives’. A free, friendly cafe style session with tea and cake talking about powers of attorney, wills and more. On Tuesday 25th at the Community Hall at 7.30pm see the film ‘Love and Friendship’. Licensed bar. Tickets £5 in advance from The Market House or from Tessa Gayford on 01963 350132 or £6 on the door.

See Movies Around the Villages & Towns. On Thursday 27th from 7.30pm at the Market House there is an English Historical Dancing class, which takes place every fourth Thursday of the month.

Comfortable clothes and suitable footwear advised - avoid smooth danceable shoes, which may slip.

No previous experience needed, nor partner, nor costume and no need to book - just turn up. Entry £5 on the door. For more details 01935 472771. On Friday 28th from 2.30pm at Caryford Hall the Camelot U3A have a talk about ‘The Great Wall fo China’ by Mr Mike A Spencer. This illustrated talk describes the astonishing ups and downs of a recent 50-mile charity challenge trek along the Great Wall of China in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice. All welcome.

CREWKERNE On Friday 30th September from 12.00 noon to 3.00pm at the Henhayes Centre South Somerset Mind have their new Yarlington Workplace Empowerment Group. They also have a group in Yeovil and in Chard. This is a 12 week rolling

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programme which is funded for the next two years, aimed at residents who would like to get back to work, undertake training or do some volunteering but are worried about their mental health. There is also a limited number of one to one sessions available at their Yeovil offices or can visit at home. The courses are welcoming, relaxed and supportive. South Somerset Mind is affiliated to Mind, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales founded in 1985. For more information phone Papi on 01935 474875. On Friday 14th October at 7.30pm at Wadham School the Film Crew is showing ’45 Years’. Kate and Geoff prepare to celebrate 45 years of a happy marriage when a letter arrives with devastating emotional consequences. Starring Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay. On Saturday 15th at 7.30pm at St Bartholomew’s Church see the Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir with Jemima Farey. Tickets £10 from Crewkerne Town Hall or Liz 01460 271767. On Friday 21st at Henhayes Centre from 12.30pm there is the monthly special three course lunch with roast beef followed by apple pudding. The cost is just £7.50, includes tea and coffee. Booking essential on 01460 74340. On Saturday 22nd from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm the new skate park at Happy Valley officially opens with a Skate Jam. There will be music, demonstration

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sessions and competitions with prizes for scooters, BMX and skaters. Competitors can sign up on the day. In between the competitions there will be open riding sessions on the park. These may be restricted to a single riding discipline if numbers attending are high. For more details call Laura Gowers at 01460 74001. On Saturday 29th from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Henhayes Centre there is a Big Breakfast with egg, sausage, bacon, beans or tomato and toast with tea or coffee. All for £4, with extra items at 50p each.

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ILMINSTER On Saturday 1st October from 8.30am until 12.30pm at the Market House go along to the Produce Market. The market is for local groups and producers to sell their goods locally and support the projects that are in need of support from the Forum. On Friday 28th from 7.30pm at the Parish Hall the Somerset Wildlife Trust has a talk called ‘Butterflies of the South West’ with John Marshall of Wellington.

In this illustrated presentation Wellington wildlife enthusiast John Marshall will take us through the year showing which butterflies we can expect to see and where, together with their more important sites. Non-members £3, children free. For more details call Valerie Godsmark on 01460 234551. On Saturday 29th at 7.45pm at the Warehouse Theatre show the film

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‘Tangerines’. A bittersweet drama of cruelty and compassion. During the bloody conflict between Georgia and Abkhazia in the wake of the Soviet Union’s dissolution, many Estonians living in the region were forced to flee. Guests to take seats after 7.30pm.

LANGPORT On Monday 3rd at 7.30pm at the Library the History Society will begin with their AGM followed by Neil Eddiford speaking on ‘The History of the Long Bow’.

Non-members £2. Refreshments available. If you would like to become a member of the Society phone 01458 273471 or just go along to the meeting.

SHERBORNE On Saturday 1st October from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Digby Hall ArtsLink host a one day class called ‘Beginning Watercolours’ with James Budden.

He will cover the information and techniques you need to begin working in this delightful medium.

From papers to brushes, colour mixing to washes, the day will inspire you to produce your own work and build your knowledge and confidence. Tea, coffee and biscuits are included. One day class is £50. On Saturday 1st at 2.30pm at the Digby Hall the National Trust Association have a talk called ‘The Coaching Age’ by Roger Marsh. Roger will give an illustrated talk covering North Dorset and South Somerset. He will examine turnpike and other roads, the routes the coaches used, coaching inns, the conveyance of people and the post. Roger is a retired design engineer and has professionally worked in the aviation industry especially with military aircrafts. He is active in local railway societies and philately and family history. Guests £5. On Thursday 6th from 10.00am to 12.30pm at Digby Hall ArtsLink has a ‘Stained Glass’ course beginning with Kate Doig. Experienced tutor, Kate, will teach you glass cutting, soldering and copper foil technique.

Create a design and see it recreated in your own stained-glass image. Suitable for all levels, with equipment and most materials included. This five week course is £125. On Saturday 8th from 9.30am to 4.00pm at Digby Hall it is the monthly Chasty Cottage Antique Fair. Entry £1. Also on Saturday 8th from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Digby Memorial Hall the Yeovil and District Philatelic Society have their annual Stamp and Postcards Fair.

There will be 12 dealers - eight Stamp dealers and two postcard dealers present as well as tea, coffee and ploughman’s lunches.

Entry 50p. For more information phone David Bryant on 01460 74422. On Monday 10th at Digby Hall from 9.30am to 3.30pm the West Country Embroiderers have a meeting and workshop called ‘Landscape and Seascapes’ by

Wendy Hermelin. £15 booked in advance – new members welcome.

For more information phone Ann on 0196334696. On Wednesday 12th at Digby Memorial Hall from 7.30pm Sherborne Flicks presents ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’. Tickets £6 from 01935 815341. See Movies Around the Villages & Towns. From Wednesday 12th to Sunday 16th October it is the 5th Annual Sherborne Literary Festival.

Whether you are an avid reader, writer, or just someone who likes to sit back and be entertained, this year’s festival has something for you. The festival offers fascinating and entertaining speakers from a broad spectrum of literature with talks, tours, workshops and an exciting programme for local schools. The festival takes places at various venues around town with The Digby Hall on Hound Street The Courtyard (Macintosh Antiques, Newlands) and Raleigh Hall on Digby Road and Sherborne Abbey.

Ticket prices range from £7.50 to £20 and full details of timings, locations and cost can be found online at the website or in the festival brochure which is available now. See Art Page for more details. On Thursday 13th from 7.30pm at the Digby Hall the Gardeners’ Association have a talk called ‘Nectar Plants and Ornamental Trees’ by Mr Martin Young. Visitors £2. On Saturday 15th from 1.00pm at Sherborne Abbey the Sherborne Festival Chorus have rehearsals and a concert. Join Paul Ellis, musical director of the Festival Chorus and the Abbey’s director of music for an enjoyable afternoon of musicmaking followed by an informal early evening concert. All welcome. Tickets from Sherborne TIC or on the door. On Monday 17th October from 9.00am to late it is the Sherborne Annual Pack Monday Fair. One of the largest Charter Markets in the South West. Go along and enjoy good food and 100’s of interesting stalls. On Friday 21st at Cheap Street Church from 7.30pm see the ‘Sunset Cafe Stompers’ jazz concert. Tickets £10, includes refreshments, available from Sherborne TIC or on the door. In aid of the Rendezvous.

On Saturday 22nd to Sunday 23rd October at Sherborne Castle from 10.00am to 4.30pm it is the ‘Autumn Garden Open Weekend.

Entry £4.On Tuesday 25th from 10.00am to 4.00pm ArtsLink host a one day class called ‘Life Painting’ with Susan R Hughes. A stimulating opportunity to explore your practice though a variety of short and long poses over a day of painting and drawing in colour with a model.

Suitable for all levels, including enthusiastic beginners. Tea, coffee and biscuits are included. One day class is £58. On Thursday 27th at the Digby Hall from 10.00am to 12.00 noon and 1.30pm to 3.30pm the ArtsLink have their

October Arts Buffet. Get messy and creative at this art and craft workshop for under 12’s and their families. On Thursday 27th at the Catholic Church Hall from 7.30pm the Floral Evening Group have a demonstration called ‘Got the TShirt’ with Carole Norman. On Saturday 29th at Digby Church Hall from 10.00am to 4.00pm West Country Fairs have their 12th Annual Christmas Craft and Gift Market. Admission free. Enquiries on 01749 677049.

SOMERTON From Saturday 1st to Saturday 15th October Bespoke in the Market Place have their popular Annual Fabric Sale from 9.30am to 5.00pm (Mon-Sat). This is a chance to have a rummage and pick up some great deals in remnants, end of rolls, patchwork and dress fabrics. On Saturday 8th October at the Sports Club from 8.00pm go along to Tim Bassett’s ‘A Tribute to Elvis’ and ‘Bassett’s Allsorts’. Favourite songs from over the years with Elvis and other artists such as Neil Diamond, Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard, Tom Jones, Johnny Cash and many more. Tickets £5 available from 01458 273808.

This event is specifically fundraising for BIBIC. On Monday 10th and Monday 24th from 10.45am to 12.00 noon at West Street Church Somerset Sings meet. Purely for fun and for all ages and abilities. They sing anything from well known

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Remnants, end of rolls, patchwork and dress fabrics 01458 273970 for more details songs, songs from the shows, old English melodies and songs from the 30’s to present. £1 entry, includes coffee and biscuit. For more details call Anna Creed on 01458 272750. On Tuesday 11th at the Parish Rooms from 7.30pm the Somerset Wildlife Trust has a talk called ‘A Somerset Naturalists Year’. Les Cloutman is an ecologist and well known local naturalist who has a passion for the wildlife of the wonderful county of Somerset so join him for a journey through the seasons. Non-members £3. Tea and coffee available. For more details call 01458 273753. On Saturday 15th at the Parish Rooms from 7.30pm the film showing will be ‘Our Kind of Traitor’. (See

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Movies Around the Villages & Towns.) Tickets £6 available from Cobbs, Brunel Precinct. For more details call Susan Deane on 01458 241808. On Thursday 13th from 10.30am at the Sports Club there is a Friendship Coffee and Tea Morning. All welcome. For more information phone 01458 274631.

On Monday 24th at the Parish Rooms from 7.30pm the Green Gardeners welcome Christopher Bond to their meeting to talk on ‘Woodland and Shade Gardening’. Visitors £2.

On Thursday 27th from 8.30pm at the Sports Club there is a Quiz Night.

Teams of up to six people, £2 per person. All welcome to this friendly monthly brain teaser. On Friday 28th from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Edgar Community Hall the Somerton U3A have their monthly meeting and a talk on local charity Stand Against Violence by Adam Fouracre. Adam formed the charity after the murder of his brother and now works closely with many branches of youth work. Nonmembers £1.50.

WINCANTON Every Mondays between 6.00pm and 7.15pm Wincanton Choir meets at the Balsam Centre. They are a friendly choir currently looking for new members. No audition or previous singing experience is necessary.

First session is free then £15 per month. Go along and have a try as they would be very pleased to see you. For more information phone 07739 045593 or visit www.thechoirwincanton.com Every Friday afternoon join the ‘Feel Better with a Book’ reading group from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. This is a weekly social reading group held at the Balsam Centre and everyone is welcome. From now to Sunday 2nd October open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 The Old Police Station on North Street Julie Jenkins has her Somerset open studios called ‘Organic Landscape & Form’. See Art Page for more details. On Sunday 2nd October from 10.30am there is a Harvest Festival Service at St Paul’s Church. This is then followed by the Harvest lunch at 12.30pm at the Memorial Hall.

Tickets £6, available from the Parish Office. On Friday 7th from 7.00pm at the Memorial Hall the Gardeners Association have their AGM followed by a talk on the National Gardens Scheme. Join the social group and learn more about what you can do with your garden and get inspired as well. On Saturday 8th from 10.00am to 2.00pm at the Memorial Hall there is a Sponsored Knit and Coffee Morning. Go along and knit a few sheep for the Christmas town sheep trail and raise money for the Parish Church funds. Enjoy a coffee and chat and get your friends to sponsor you. For more information including pattern and sponsorship contact Judy Chiplen 01963 33834. On Wednesday 12th at 7.30pm at St Arthur’s School the Film Society are 22

showing Star Wars: The Force Awakens’. Three decades after the collapse of the Galactic Empire a new threat rises. The First Order attempts to rule the galazy and only a ragtag group of heroes can stop them. Starring Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Oscar Issac. On Tuesday 18th from 10.00am to 3.00pm at the Wincanton Racecourse Marquee there is an Early Christmas Fair. There will be ladies clothes and accessories, jewellery, gifts, toys, books, food and raffles. Go along to Cafe Bleu for coffee, lunches and the wine bar. Entry £3. Free parking. On Friday 23rd from 11.00am to 4.45pm at the Wincanton Racecourse it is the Second Combat Stress Families and Armed Forces Race day by courtesy of The Jockey Club and Wincanton Racecourse. The aim is to welcome everybody, particularly those within the Armed Forces, veterans and families to the fantastic sport of horseracing and the first class facilities available at Wincanton Racecourse. The generous support of those who attended the first fund raising day in 2014 helped to raise just over £50,000 for Combat Stress, the Veterans’ Mental Health Charity.

The charity is now supporting more than 5,900 veterans and their families, a greater number than at any time in its history. It is half term and families will be able to enjoy an action packed day of top class jump racing and plenty of entertainment including a Superheroes fancy dress competition. The Course Enclosure, provided by Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, will be transformed into a playground. There will be loads of free adventurous activities for the family to get involved in between the thrilling racing. There will also be food and drink outlets.

Tickets £16, under 17’s free. For more information visit www.combatstress.org.uk YEOVIL On Saturday 1st October from 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church see Yeovil Concert Band in concert in aid of The Leprosy Mission. Tickets £8, under 16’s free available from 01935 321330 or on the door. On Sunday 2nd at the Railway Centre in Stoford from 11.00am to 4.00pm there are Steam Train Days with Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 steam engine ‘Lord Fisher’. Other attractions include a shop, model railway, exhibits, displays and refreshments available. Adults £8, children £4, ages 5-15 £3.50. On Thursday 6th from 2.00pm to 4.30pm at Yeovil Sports and Social Club go along and learn to play bridge.

Beginners basic and improvers courses available with a tutor for each group. Each session is £2.

For more information phone Ray Walder on 01935 426683 or visit www.Yeovilbridgeclub.org.uk On Friday 7th from 7.30pm at the Holy

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Trinity Church the Archaeological and Local History Society have an interesting talk called ‘Writing the Victoria County History for Somerset’ by Mary Siraut. Guests £2. For more information phone 01935 477174. On Saturday 8th Yeovil Hospital invites anyone considering to be training to be midwife is invited to spend a day with midwives. The event will be held in the hospital’s Academy and is aimed at students aged 16 and above who are interested in a career in midwifery. We want to help people thinking about their future career, or a change of career, to make the right choice by providing useful information and practical workshops. The day will provide an opportunity to meet others who are interested in midwifery and will cover the different aspects of a midwife’s role.

Student midwives who are currently training at Yeovil Hospital will also be on hand to answer questions and provide a first-hand perspective on what the training involves. There is a £50 charge for the day, which includes and lunch and refreshments. For more details on how to apply contact Elaine Cox at Elaine.cox@ydh.nhs.uk or 01935 384529. On Wednesday 12th at Yeovil College at 7.30pm the Cinematheque Film Society are showing ‘Tangerines’. Nonmembers £5 per film. For more details call 01935 421905. Nonmembers £5 per film. For more details call 01935 421905. A bittersweet drama of cruelty and compassion. During the bloody conflict between Georgia and Abkhazia in the wake of the Soviet Union’s dissolution, many Estonians living in the region were forced to flee. On Saturday 15th from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Methodist Church Hall the Yeovil

held in King George Street also on Saturday 15th from 11.00am to 2.00pm. They still have slots free for any performers interested and they can be contacted at frackfreeyeovil@gmail.com or on their our Facebook event page. Do go along and hear them. On Wednesday 19th from 7.30pm at St John’s Church Rooms the Somerset Wildlife Trust have a talk called ‘Seahorse Trust’. Neil GarrickMaidment will give a talk on Seahorses and the Seahorse Trust which helps preserve and conserve the marine environment around our coast (in particular Devon and Dorset) and, in partnership with other organisations, other vulnerable coastal sites around the world. Visitors £2. For more information email Barrie Widden at yeovilareagroup@somersetwildlife.o rg On Sunday 23rd at the Yeovil Railway Centre in Stoford from 10.00am to 4.00pm there is a ‘Main line Steam’. Steam Dreams going through London Waterloo to Sherborne and Yeovil with the engine 61306 Mayflower. On Monday 31st at Yeovil Railway Centre there is a Halloween Evening from 5.30pm to 10.00pm. Go along dressed up in a scary outfit – prize for scariest! Free horror bag for children. Ghostly steam train rides from the haunted house into the night included. Halloween food on sale. Admission £5 pre-booked, £6 on the day or one under 5 is free per paying adult.

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Amateur Radio Club have their 70th anniversary. They were founded in 1946 and have met every week since. There will be demonstrations of vintage and modern radio equipment and a computer controlled radio so you can try morse code as well as working radio sets from 1920 onwards and spy sets and secret listener radios from WWII. Refreshments available, wheelchair friendly. Free admission. For more details call Bob on 01963 440167. Local community group, Frack Free Yeovil, are holding a Buskers’ Bash to be

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Travel Heather Muir - Manager Yeovil Branch Miles Morgan Travel

Meet Yeovil’s Australia Specialists oasting iconic landmarks, unique wildlife, an enviable beach culture, rich history and fabulous food and wine, it is not surprising that Australia is consistently voted the world’s most desirable destination by UK travellers.

Miles Morgan Travel are the South West's leading Australia and New Zealand experts. With an expert in every shop they specialise in tailor making holidays and tours of every standard and duration whether you are simply looking for a return flight to Sydney or a complicated multi-centre trip with stopovers around the world you are guaranteed the best possible service and advice. Our position as a specialist ensures we are always first to receive offers and reductions on all types of travel down under.

Our reputation as the South West’s leading Australia and New Zealand Specialists is growing, people are travelling from far and wide to enjoy our free appointment service and first-hand experience to find out what this diverse and stunning part of the world has to offer.

Jon Shillito and Sharon Boon have been our resident Australia Specialists in our Yeovil branch for many years and have built a strong following of regular and loyal customers and are known for their in depth knowledge of Australia.

Jon Shillito “I have worked in travel, organizing trips to Australia for over 30 years and I am always determined to find the right itinerary for your trip down under. As a trained Aussie specialist I am inspired by this great country and can help you to get the most out of your trip of a lifetime."

Sharon Boon “I have travelled extensively in Australia. My most recent visit included Sydney, Brisbane and Frazer Island on an escorted tour. This was a perfect way to experience this part of Australia and the professional and friendly tour guides

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shared their vast knowledge of this diverse and fascinating country along the way. Everything was seamless right from meet and greet at the airport on arrival right through to the end.”

If you are thinking of going to Australia or New Zealand then please do come and see either Jon or Sharon at 2, Borough Arcade, High Street, Yeovil. Call to book a free appointment on 01935 48488 as their experience and knowledge will make all the difference to your forthcoming holiday of a lifetime.

Join us for the launch of our ne, exciting and fully ecorted cruises from Yeovil at the Manor Hotel on Wednesday 19th October at 7.00pm.

To reserve your place at this Fred Olsen cruise event contact us on 01935 428488 or call in and see us. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Christmas Party Menus...

It might seem early but many of the local restaurants and pubs have their Christmas Menus available already, which is particularly useful if you are arranging a company, group or family Christmas lunch or evening event. Bookings are being taken for The Mildmay Arms at Queen Camel, The Walnut Tree at West Camel, The Orchard Inn at Galhampton, The Helyar Arms at East Coker, New Farm Restaurant at Over Stratton, and the Lord Nelson at Norton-subHamdon. You will find their menus and details below as well as information on their websites. In November we will also have some more details.

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Christmas at The Mildmay Arms Queen Camel, BA22 7NJ Telephone Number – 01935 850456 Email – mildmayarms@yahoo.com Come and try our superb range of dishes created by our new Chef Ben Abercrombie or pop in and enjoy a glass of wine.

Christmas Menu 2016 To start with...

Jerusalem Artichoke Veloute, apple, giroles with sourdough Wild Bird Terrine, pears, pickled carrots & walnut bread

Finally to finish...

Porter Cured Salmon, Dorset crab, fermented fennel, lemon mayonnaise Ricotta Dumplings, butter poached turnips, chanterelles & winter kale

The Main dishes

Christmas Pudding with brandy butter Poached Pear, saffron cake, mead and yoghurt sorbet

Chocolate Delice, beer nuts, malt ice cream and honeycomb

Wiltshire Bronze Turkey with all the trimmings and a sage & chestnut stuffing Cornish Hake, Hispi cabbage, rosti, mussel cream and sea rosemary Lamb Saddle Wellington, spinach, roasted root vegetables, celeriac fondants and lamb jus Salt Baked Cauliflower, wild mushrooms, samphire, cauliflower cheese veloute and toasted hazelnuts

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Chef Profile Ben Abercrombie During the past 11 years, kitchens have been Ben Abercrombie’s first point of contact, starting as a pot wash at the innocent age of 14 at The Helyar Arms, he began learning his craft. Things got serious after he left school at 16 and worked for Claridges in London within a large team of chefs under intense pressure to deliver extremely detailed dishes in the heart of Mayfair.

After leaving Claridges Ben made his way down to Dartmouth working for Mitch Tonks at The Seahorse, the influential celebrity chef renowned for love of sea food,

The Conduit Dinner Club Although we do not meet normally in the Summer months why not join The Conduit Dinner Club ready for the Autumn? The meals are informal and there is no joining fee. There are normally 25-40 people who come along and the Club has a cross section of ages. The evenings are a good way to get out and about to meet new people as well as try

new restaurants – often with some great deals! Due to numbers we nearly always have a set menu and although everyone is asked for comments on their meal this is not for food critics.

Remember if you know a Restaurant that would like a review and for the Dinner Club to visit do contact the Editor, Franchesca Dening.

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cooking over charcoal, Ben brushed shoulders and made great relationships with the likes of Matt Tebbut, Fergus Henderson, John Burton-Race and Michael Caines who spent many an evening at The Sea Horse as guest chefs.

After moving back to Somerset he held the role of Head Chef at The Old Inn where he began establishing himself as a

creative chef who had a passion for local produce cooked with season ingredients at the tender age of 19. Ben won numerous awards at The Old Inn ‘Morning advertisers – Best Dinning pub, Best New Comer, Young Chef of the year’ and many more.

Ben ventured back to London to work for another Celebrated chef - Mark Hix at the renowned ‘HIX restaurant’ in Soho as a Sous Chef. Working in a team of 30 chefs he fell more in love with British ingredients working for lengthy hours for up 300 guest an evening.

After spending a few Years at HIX Ben became Head Chef at Local Gastro Pub where he was the driving force behind their success in gaining 2AA rosettes for cooking and highly commended in the Michelin Guide, winning numerous awards such as ‘Alister Sawdays – best local and seasonal menu; British travel and tourism award; Best Dining Pub; Taste of the West Gold Awards.

He also started work at The Queens Arms in Corton Denham where he won several awards and headed up a young team. Having worked at the Bath Arms he is now the Head Chef at The Mildmay Arms at Queen Camel and advises on menus as an Executive Chef.

Ben's style of cooking is modern British with classic techniques utillising whatever is available on his doorstep and you will always find unusual ingredients on his menu! He has been able to train with some amazing chefs and can bring his skills, experience and continue to develop and grow.

Japanese Evening The very successful specialist Gourmet Traveller Nights featuring cuisine from around the world continue at the New Farm Restaurant in Over Stratton, near South Petherton.

On Thursday 6th October from 7.00pm they have a Japanese evening so the chance to try some great sushi as well as some traditional Japanese dishes. These evenings get booked up quickly so make sure you book on 01460 240584.

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Recipe Tip: Keep Potatoes from discolouring Prevent peeled or sliced potatoes from turning brownish or greyish by soaking them in cold water, which stops the release of a starch that causes oxidation.

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The Community Heritage Access Centre (CHAC) has now published the 2017 Yeovil calendar which is in its fourth year.

This year’s calendar has a theme of celebration as Heritage Information Assistant, Joseph Lewis, explained: “With the 2017 calendar, we emphasised people coming together for national and social occasions and highlighted some intriguing Yeovil scenes and industries.

These included the Proclamation of King Edward VII in The Borough and a group image of possibly Yeovil’s First Carnival.”

The Celebrating Yeovil 2017 Calendar is presented in a new landscape format and is available at £6 each or two for

£10. All proceeds will go towards the care of the collections at the Community Heritage Access Centre. Please add £1.50 for postage and packaging if ordering by post.

Calendars are currently available from: Joseph Lewis, Community Heritage Access Centre from(01935) 462886 or e-mail: joseph.lewis@southsomerset.gov.uk Yeovil and Cartgate Tourist Information Office, SSDC Bryon Way Reception and Brismore Garden Centre.

To order one from CHAC, send a cheque made payable to South Somerset District Council to: CHAC, SSDC Lufton Depot, 7 Artillery Road, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 8RP.

Launching the Conduit Dining Card We have some great restaurants and pubs to eat in the area - in fact, we are spoilt for choice with restaurants serving food from around the world Chinese, Indian, Thai, Caribbean, French and Italian to name a few.

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October Gardening Bark by Mike Burks Managing Director of The Gardens Group s the sun sinks lower on the horizon and the leaves start to colour up on deciduous plants, so those with interesting bark features really start to come into their own.

There are a number of trees that come under this heading including the Tibetan or Birch Bark Cherry, Prunus serrula Tibetica with its glossy, polished mahogany coloured peeling bark.

This small tree is suitable for small gardens and bares beautiful white spring flowers followed by small red fruit in the autumn when the foliage is also an attractive yellow before dropping.

Less shiny but with similar colourings is the Acer griseum or the Paperbark Maple. It is a small, upright tree with brown peeling, shaggy bark that reveals cinnamon coloured new bark

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below. In areas with acidic soils the leaves turn brilliant shades of orange and red in autumn but for us locally, the colour is not as spectacular and impressive.

There is a great array of varieties of Silver Birch many of which are wonderful in the winter. Betula utilis or Jacquemontti with white peeling bark after a few years. The whitest variety is probably Snow Queen, but there are also more unusual colourings, such as B. septentrionalis (Chinese Red Birch), which has burnt orange through to a pastel pink bark.

These trees are at their best planted in a dense group as would be normal in a Birch forest.

However, this effect can also be achieved by planting a multistemmed specimen. Birch does not normally grow in this way and

have been pruned to force the tree to produce more stems from the base.

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Dogwoods are also great for their bark, particularly Cornus alba varieties and Cornus sanguinea. The classic variety is Cornbus Westonbirt with powerful red stems in winter. The best colour is always on the youngest stems and established shrubs need pruning hard in March, perhaps every other year to keep plenty of fresh growth coming. During the summer the stems are a disappointing green but when the night temperatures start to plunge so the stems colour up and by the time the foliage has turned and fallen it is a magnificent sight.

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All pictures must be of the local area along the themes of: • Local landscape • People at work • Days out • Local wildlife • Make us laugh There will be a winner for our Competition which will be printed in one of our next issues. The winner will receive a £15 cheque. So look through your old photos as well as start snapping new ones and send them in to us by Monday 17th October or sooner for our next issue.

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Art

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VISUAL ART From now to Sunday 2nd October (open Thursdays-Sundays) Julie Jenkins has her open studio at 2 The Old Police Station, North Street, Wincanton as part of Somerset Open Studio 2016.

The exhibition entitled ‘Organic Landscape & Form’ explores the relationship and play of energy between organic landscape and structure - the duality of line and form. Julie has drawn on inspiration from the space and stillness of the magnificent Himalayan Mountains and the flowing liquid patterns of the rice fields in the Yunnan Province in China.

From now to Wednesday 7th between 9.30am to 5.00pm

daily the Jerram Gallery in Sherborne have an exhibition of new work by four N.E.A.C Artists - Paul Curtis, Jenny Wheatley, Richard Pikesley and Judith Gardner. For more details see the Gallery’s website or phone 01935 815261.

From Monday 3rd to Saturday 29th at the Ilminster Arts Centre there is an exhibition of artworks based on artists’ responses to a favourite or found tree entitled ‘The Find a Tree’. Somerset based artist and tree dowser Gordon Field realised an intriguing premise with trees behind a new exhibition. The starting point for each Somerset artist was to ‘find a tree’ and spend some time with it. The artists work in a variety of different media and styles

including painting, drawing, sculpture to hand-woven textiles and installations, and were then invited to create an individual work, or series of works that show different aspects of the tree, such as seasonal change.

On Sunday 9th October from 3.00pm to 5.00pm there is a Meet the Artist event with Gordon Field who will present a talk about trees and his communication with them, as part of the exhibition. All welcome. Free entry.

Refreshments available.

On Saturday 22nd October to Wednesday 9th November from 9.30am to 5.00pm daily the Jerram Gallery have an ‘Exhibition of New Work by Richard Pikesley’. Born in 1951, Richard started his artistic career at the Harrow School of Art before going to study at the City of Canterbury College of Art in 1970 for three years.

Within a year of leaving he was elected to the New English Art Club. In the same year he had his first painting accepted at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and he has continued to show there ever since. When he paints, Richard aims to capture the ‘spirit of the place’, not just to extol its beauty. What the viewer is treated to is a wonderful naturalism, an unsentimental landscape with no painterly clichés. He has had numerous one-man shows, both in London and the provinces and has contributed to group exhibitions, both in this country and the USA. On Thursday 26th at the Ilminster Arts Centre the popular Antique and Vintage Textile Fair returns.

Packed with alluring selection of antique and classic textiles, curated by ‘Talent for Textiles’, a group of vintage textile dealers who twice yearly bring their wares to the Arts Centre.

Exhibits will include British, European lace and linens, Chinese textile fragments and treasures, English samplers, pretty decorative touches for the home, vintage buttons and haberdashery and much more.

The fair will appeal to collectors, homemakers and anyone who loves distinctive fabrics with character and history. Free entry.

MUSIC On Friday 30th September at the David Hall in South Petherton from 8.00pm see Dominic Howles and his Septet.

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On Saturday 1st October from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil enjoy the music of the ‘Moody Blues’ in the company of five legendary musicians, singers and songwriters.

Drummer Gordy Marshall and keyboard player Paul Bliss have performed together with the Moody Blues for over 20 years.

They are joined by current 10cc lead singer Mick Wilson, Leona Lewis guitarist Tim Maple plus James Blunt bass player Malcolm Moore. Impeccable performances of ‘Nights in White Satin’, ‘Go Now’, ‘Tuesday Afternoon’, ‘I Know You’re Out There Somewhere’, ‘Isn’t Life Strange’ and more – plus Justin Hayward’s ‘Forever Autumn’ and a show-stealing rendition of ‘Eve of the War’ from Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds. Tickets £21.50.

Also on Saturday 1st from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see the ‘Roving Crows’ who combine powerful Celtic undertones and intoxicating tribal rhythms. The band comprises fiddle, guitar, bass, percussion and vocals.

Roving Crows are an original must-see act, with roots in Folk and Celtic music. Renowned for their high-energy live performance, their shows pull together funked-up traditional tunes and catchy original song.

Tickets £14.

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On Sunday 2nd from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton go along to ‘A Cornish Evening in Song’ performed by the Newquay Male Voice Choir and their a cappella group ‘Oll an Gwella (“all the best” in Cornish). The choir was formed over 40 years ago, and has been performing in clubs, chapels, churches, preaching pits and cathedrals, hotels and conference centres both in their own area and further afield, including several continental tours. In addition they perform a valuable educational role in Cornish schools. The choir is very generous in donating proceeds from its performances to charity, and in this case the Sturminster Newton Mill and Museum and the Blackmore Vale Family History Group will benefit. Tickets £10.

On Friday 7th at the Ilminster Arts Centre from 8.00pm Concert in the West presents Josep-Ramon Olive on baritone and Ricardo Gosalbo on piano. Josep-Ramon is widely acknowledged as a finely rounded musical individual who in addition to vocal and choral training has studied piano and cello at the very highest level with leading names such as Richard Levitt, Graham Johnson, David Gowland and Eric Halfvarson. He collaborates regularly with different national and international orchestras including the London Handel Orchestra and the Cambridge Philharmonic, and has worked under the baton of great conductors such as Laurence Cummings, Jordi Savall, Johan Duijck and Timothy Redmond.

Josep-Ramon will be accompanied by Ricardo Gosalbo, a Spanish-French collaborative pianist who is a Junior Fellow in piano accompaniment at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and a Spanish vocal music coach at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he has also held a fellowship.

Ricardo has won numerous prizes including the ‘Prix de Lied’ at the Concours International de chant-piano Nadia et Lili Boulanger, the Guildhall Piano Accompaniment Prize, the Oxford Lieder Young Artist Platform and the Paul Hamburger Prize for voice and piano duo. The programme includes Brahms, R Strauss, Mussorgsky and Finzi songs.

Tickets £15, under 12’s free.

Also on Friday 7th from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see ‘Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra’. Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, they play their own brand of Western

Swing, Blues, Gypsy Jazz and Country, or North Eastern Swing as they have coined it. The band are a hot five-piece that features Ben Fitzgerald on guitar, Tom Cronin on mandolin, Colin Nicholson on the accordion and Ted Harbot on double bass. The songs are penned by Rob Heron and are full of character, satire, and good old fashion hollering.

Tickets £16.

From Friday 7th until Sunday 9th October at 7.30pm (plus 2.30pm matinee on Saturday) at the Octagon Theatre go along to ‘The Mod Musical’. In 1964, a new phenomenon exploded onto the dingy British streets. It was the essence of all that was cool it was Mod. They were workingclass free spirits who rode sexy streamlined Italian Vespas or Lambrettas. The Small Faces encapsulated all that is Mod, a unique blend of taste and testosterone, neat, clothes obsessed and street-wise. But these cult sophisticates shared another passion, their dedication to Rhythm ‘n’ Blues. This ‘Mod’ Musical is a trans-generational musical experience celebrating the unique sound of the iconic Mod band, The Small Faces.

Tickets £19.50.

On Saturday 8th from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton the Last Night of the Proms presented by the Bournemouth Philharmonic Society will be performed. The orchestra was founded by Sam in 1976 with nine musicians, and has grown, not only in numbers, but also in stature and in quality. The programme includes music from some of the popular musical, ballet music, favourite operatic arias and all your Last Night of the Proms classics! Tickets £10.

On Wednesday 12th from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see rising stars of chamber music and winners of the Royal Overseas League Ensemble Prize, ‘The Solem Quartet’.

Enjoy their performance of works

by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Beethoven. Tickets £13.

On Friday 14th from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see ‘The Alex Merritt Quartet’. The London based jazz group have been playing together for eleven years and they are now regulars at Ronnie Scott’s, and fully have established themselves as a top group on the London scene. The group comprises of John Turnville on piano, Sam Lasserson on bass and with the legendary Jeff Williams on drums. Their programme will be of mainstream standards along with a few of the more contemporary

Sherborne Literary Festival

The 5th Sherborne Literary Festival is taking place from Wednesday 12th to Sunday 16th October this year and has many speakers and events to go along to. The headline acts include Pam Ayres, Terry Waite, Susie Dent, Ferdinand

Mount and Artemis Cooper and favourites, Sophie Kinsella and Santa Montefiore, are back by popular demand to talk about their new books. Other authors attending are JS Law who is a debut novelist writing about murder in a submarine, Joshua Levine on ‘The Secret History of the Blitz’, Gill Meller who is the Group Head Chef from the River Cottage Team who will give advice about finding local ingredients for his dishes from around Dorset and Mike Balfour has a tour, talk and tipple. Noel (Razor) Smith will bring a fascinating insider’s view of our penal system and Harry Parker will give a very human element to the fighting in Afghanistan. There will be some travel talks with Janice

Booth about her travel stories from Rwanda, Tim Moore will tell traveller tales on cycling the length of the old Iron Curtain and Tom Fort will speak about travelling the length of the English south coast, also mostly on a bike. Historical events in China will be brought to life by Rebecca MacKenzie and John Holliday and local history and literature come together when Lucinda Hawksley talks about her great-great-greatgrandfather, Charles Dickens.

In addition throughout the festival, international bestselling author, Mavis Cheek, will be running workshops for those budding authors who

need some advice and guidance. Ticket sales are going well for all events, especially for the headliners, so do not delay in buying tickets for any of the speakers attending or you might miss out! Tickets can be purchased from www.sherborneliterarysociety.com or from the Tourist Information Centre in Sherborne on 01935 815341.

items in their book. Tickets £14.

On Saturday 15th from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see folk band ‘The Churchfitters’.

Heart-wrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw and a double bass made out of a saucepan as well as the unique ‘bing-bong’ machine made out of hack-saw blades..

Foot-stompingly fast fiddle mixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms, and traditional tunes reinvigorated with mesmerising jazz sax. The three virtuoso musicians from England and France strut their stuff on a stage that bristles with instruments adding flute, banjo, dulcimer, tin whistle, guitar, ukulele, electric hub-cap bass-bouzouki and percussion to their ensemble.

Tickets £18.

On Saturday 15th to Sunday 16th from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘That’ll Be the Day’. After an incredible three decades of touring, the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety production returns with another brand new show! This year’s show features a fresh new lineup of sensational classic gold hits, spanning the 50’s through to the 70’s & 80’s, mixed as always, with even more hilarious comedy! Complete with stunning costumes and incredible live music performances, we guarantee you will be on your feet and dancing in the aisles before the night is over. Tickets £24.50.

On Wednesday 19th from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil

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see ‘The Whitney Houston Show’ - a breathtaking production, featuring the impeccable vocal talents of South Africa’s Belinda Davids. Accompanied by a full band and dancers, Belinda performs over two hours of Whitney Houston’s best loved pop hits live on stage. Featuring all of Houston’s most popular tracks ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘Didn’t We Almost Have It All’, ‘I’m Every Woman’ and more.

Enjoy this beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers. Tickets £28.

On Thursday 20th from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Frankly Sinatra’. The world’s No1 Sinatra tribute singer, Stephen Triffitt celebrates the golden anniversary of Sinatra’s most famous live recording, ‘Sinatra Live at the Sands’ with a brand-new production featuring songs from the classic album. Tickets £25.

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On Friday 21st from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see Dave Martin’s ‘Jabbo Five’ Quintet. Jabbo Smith and his Rhythm Aces. Featuring leader Dave Martin on cornet/trumper/valve trombone, together with Nick White on clarinet and alto sax, Mike Lancaster on trombone and sousaphone, Pete Miller on banjo and guitar and Phil Blandford on piano. The line up offers a combination of the music that allows an exciting, lively and uncluttered interpretation of the music of Jabbo Smith and his Rhythm Aces. A must see for a vintage Jazz audience! Tickets £12.

On Saturday 22nd from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see ‘Keston Cobblers’ Club’.

Over the last few years they have been steadily building a name for themselves and winning over an army of loyal fans. They have played some of the UK’s biggest festivals, including Glastonbury, Bestival and Cambridge Folk Festival.

Tickets £18.

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the Ilminster Arts Centre see Multi award winner Dave Newton and this time with two more London based players with the very best of reputations. Tenor sax player Alex Garnett and guitarist Nigel Price have both visited several times before too and have greatly impressed. Tickets £16.

On Saturday 29th from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see Foster and Allen. For over three decades they have been entertaining audiences all over the world and performing all their hits including ‘A Bunch Of Thyme’, ‘Maggie’, ‘After All These Years’, ‘Old Flames’, ‘I Will Love You All My Life’ and many more. Foster and Allen’s music and easy listening sound remains as fresh and exciting as ever and they love entertaining, especially playing to a live audience, with support from Small Town Jones 9’. Tickets £21.

On Saturday 29th at 8.00pm the David Hall in South Petherton see Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin. They are one of the most exciting and innovative duos to appear on the folk/roots/acoustic scene in recent years. With a rapidly expanding following and a truly unique sound that effortlessly spans many genres, the duo has been turing constantly for three years winning new fans of all ages. Tickets £18.

PERFORMANCE On Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th October from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil see

‘Jethro: 40 Years the Joker’.

Enjoy a memorable evening of hysterical nonsense, as you take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of probably the greatest comic storyteller ever to grace the stage. Jethro beguiles and befuddles his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius. This performance may contain adult

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material that some might find offensive. Tickets £19.50.

On Friday 7th from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton multi award winning comedian Tim Fitzhigham commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of Shakespeare as he takes on the challenge of the greatest stand-up comedian in history - Will Kempe! Tickets £12.

On Tuesday 11th from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil the Jasmin Vardimon Company presents a brand new adaptation of the classic tale ‘Pinocchio’.

Based on the original book by Collodi and performed by Vardimon’s multi-talented dancers, Pinocchio will bring to life the famous marionette as he embarks on a fantastic journey to become a human boy.

Showcasing Vardimon’s uniquely theatrical choreographic and directorial style, Pinocchio will combine physical theatre, quirky characterisation, innovative technologies, text and dance to examine the idea of what it means to be human. Tickets £10.

On Friday 14th at 2.30pm and 7.30pm the Exchange in Sturminster Newton SNADS presents ‘The Good Old Days’.

A cornucopia of entertainment for your delectation including Melodrama, Sketches & Songs.

Ticket £12.50, includes afternoon tea or supper.

On Monday 17th from 8.00pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili.

Intelligent, sometimes provocative and always entertaining, his stand-up is a hugely energetic and captivating comedy masterclass. His credits range from Hollywood to television and the West End stage. Earning praise across the world for his performances Omid recently starred in Dickensian on BBC1, Lucky Man on Sky1 and Going Forward on BBC4 with Jo Brand. Tickets from £25.

On Wednesday 26th from 8.00pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Mark Steele: Who Do I Think I Am?’ After the birth of his own son, Mark decides to go on a journey to discover ‘who he really is’ by finding his mum after adoption. Tickets £16.

On Sunday 30th from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see Jo Caulfield in ‘The Customer Is Always Wrong’. This is a 90 minute laugh-out loud show, full of razor-sharp observations; sharp, witty and insightful, Jo will make you think as much as she makes you laugh. Tickets £14.

FILM On Friday 30th September at 8.00pm at the David Hall see ‘Trumbo’. In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood’s top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. The film recounts how Dalton used words and wit to win two Academy Awards and expose the absurdity and injustice of the blacklist, which entangled everyone from gossip

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Yeovil see ‘Seriously Dead’ performed by Crissy Rock (Benidorm and I’m A Celebrity), Frazer Hines (Emmerdale and Doctor Who), Billy Pearce, Leah Bell and Paul Dunn. One ordinary day in the quiet little town of Olwinskirk a chain of extraordinary events began to take place bringing the lives of Betty, Albert, Billy and the local undertaker, Tristan de Winter to an uncomfortable crossroads.

Albert Blunderstone has been hiding abroad for ten years after having committed a bank robbery with a small time crook called Nodger Wilson. On the day that he flies home to attend a funeral, he runs into Betty who used to be married to Nodger and in an attempt to find out what happened to his share of the dosh, he befriends Betty and her current husband Billy Blenkinsopp. The lives of Betty, Albert, Billy and the local undertaker Tristan de Winter become inextricably linked towards a path that is leading to The Pearly Gates and a disgruntled Guardian Angel named Thelma. A brand new comedy play that will have you dying with laughter! Tickets £22.

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01935 812367 columnist Hedda Hopper to John Wayne, Kirk Douglas and Otto Preminger. Starring Bryan Cranston, Helen Mirren, Diane Lane and John Goodman. Tickets £5.

On Friday 21st October from 8.00pm at the David Hall the Petherton Picture Show presents ‘Eddie the Eagle’. Inspired by true events, this is a feel-good story about Michael ‘Eddie’ Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself – even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. Starring Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman and Christopher Walken. Tickets £5.

Also see Town News for Cinematheque Film Society.

FOR CHILDREN On Monday 24th October at 1.00pm and 4.00pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil Stuff and Nonsense present a brand new romp through a classic, eccentric tale ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ which tells the story of an Emperor who loves clothes more than anything.

Despite a wardrobe the size of Paris he has not got a stitch to wear! When two ‘tailors’ promise to create him an outfit that is ‘never been seen before’, our eccentric Emperor does not quite realise the spectacle he is about to make. Populated with puppets, music and song, this inventive production is told in true Stuff and Nonsense style;

sam@thegallerybar.co.uk 07901671495 with unending energy, great storytelling and, as always, a show for all the family. Tickets from £7.50.

OTHER On Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd at the David Hall at 8.00pm in South Petherton there is a Bluegrass and Oldtime Mandolin

Workshop with Jesper RubinPetersen. Jesper will introduce participants to playing bluegrass/oldtime mandolin.

Musical examples will be drawn from standard tunes of various levels of difficulty, giving players a broad overview of these genres. Both solo playing as well as accompaniment will be explored during the course, allowing participants to learn new techniques and develop and refine their existing playing skills.

On Wednesday 5th October from 10.00am to 4.00pm ArtsLink has a course at Kate Osman’s Studio in Stalbridge called ‘Fused Glass’ with Kate Osman.

A rare opportunity to experience the various techniques used in forming fused glass pieces – cutting, assembly, inclusions and kiln firing. Create your own unique designs in recycled glass, taking inspiration from the land around. Suitable for beginners.

All materials included. One day class is £85.

On Thursday 6th October from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil there will be six wellknown panelists who will each

Yeovil Literary Festival 2016 The Yeovil Literary Festival brochure is out and is packed full of some great authors and writers – many being responsible for previous ‘Waterstones Book of the Month’.

This year sees comedians, sports personalities, a fashion guru, ‘Horrible Histories’ consultant and a previous Doctor Who! Children will also be able to engage with some fascinating children’s authors who will provide events to inspire many to read and maybe write themselves.

On fashion you can join the awardwinning TV presenter and expert Gok Wan for an entertaining and fun afternoon. Sir Ranulph Fiennes will be giving a truly inspiring talk as he recalls his expeditions and fundraising whilst also talking about this latest hook 'Heat'. Kirsty Wark, one of Britain's highly regarded and versatile broadcaster, will give a fascinating and enlightening afternoon talk. In conversation will be Alan Carr, chatty-man himself, discussing his new book 'Alanatomy: Inside Nature's Giant' and Peter Davison, best known as the fifth Doctor Who who will discuss his TV and theatre career spanning over four decades. Finally but not least, Simon Weston, survivor from the Falkland Islands will recount his experiences.

Recent years have shown a rise in popularity for crime fiction and this year’s festival reflects this popularity of this genre with numerous events for crime and thriller fans including best selling authors Clare Donoghue

and Chris Ewan who will lead a ‘Criminal Minds’ reading group and advise you on how to write your own crime novel. The Festival also welcomes award winning crime author Ann Cleeves and a panel of female crime writers.

They also have two fantastic events lined up to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.

Father and son team, Ben and David Crystal, will take you through an A to Z of Shakespeare’s words and John Crace and John Sutherland will present hilarious parodies of some of his most famous plays.

The Festival stretches into wider fields, this year more so than ever as they welcome the former Deputy Head of NATO, General Sir Richard Shirreff; a film about Westlands produced by students of Yeovil College; a talk from Ashley Pharoah, a hugely successful screenwriter and producer of some massive BBC drama hits including the recent ‘The Living and the Dead’; local author and festival favourite Margaret Graham and Tamsin Cooke.

The Yeovil Literary Festival takes place from Thursday 20th - Sunday 23rd October . For more information or to book tickets visit www.yeovilliteraryfestival.co.uk or call The Octagon Theatre Box Office on 01935 422884 but do not delay too long as some events are already booked up! Keep an eye on Facebook (/YeovilLiteraryFestival) and Twitter (@YeovilLitFest) for other festival announcements!

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give their view on one of the short-listed books for the 2016 Man Booker Prize. Read any of the books before the event to see if you can spot the winner. Lighthearted audience participation is encouraged. Booking early advised. Tickets £6.

On Tuesday 25th October from

10.00am to 4.00pm ArtsLink host a one day class called ‘Life Painting’ with Susan R Hughes.

Technical approaches to life painting and sketching will be explored and possible materials discussed. Emphasis will be placed out composition, drawing with paint and building up tone within a painting. The latter is particularly suitable for working with oils but can be adapted to acrylic and watercolours or mixed media. The aim will be to develop drawing/painting through demonstration, discussion and quick practice sessions in the morning and long poses in the afternoon. Susan R Hughes is a practicing visual artist working with oils and acrylics. She is an artist that enjoys using traditional materials, exploring the original values of drawing to experiment with the boundaries between drawing and painting, life and abstraction, using repetition to reveal ideas regarding identity within her work. Suitable for all levels, including enthusiastic beginners. Tea, coffee and biscuits available. The one day class is £58.

currently threatened Palmyra in Syria, Dan speaks movingly about ancient artefacts some of which may never be experienced again first hand. Tickets £12.50.

On Friday 28th October from 7.30pm at the David Hall Petherton Arts Trust has an acoustic evening. This is to encourage more local performers of all genres to come and perform on a professional stage and to attract more people in the audience. It is a great evening full of extraordinary skill, talent and variety.

Entry £2 Audience, £1 performers.

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On Thursday 27th October from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton Dan Cruickshank will be presenting his History of Architecture in 100 Buildings. Dan’s selection includes many of the world’s best known buildings that represent key pioneering moments in architectural history such as the Pantheon in Rome, Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, the Taj Mahal in Agra and the Forbidden City in China. He also presents less obvious, more surprising structures, the unsung heroes of this fascinating story the Oriel Chambers in Liverpool and the Narkomfin Apartment building in Moscow. Having visited all but three of the 100 buildings, even though some are in inaccessible and threatened locations such as the Hatra in Iraq and the

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September 29th 30th

Open Mic with Ross Kirk, Dolphin Hotel, Wincanton, 8.00pm ‘Snappa’, Covers 50’s-present, Coopers Mill, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Hamstone’, The Foresters Arms, East Coker, 9.00pm ‘Powercut’, Acoustic/Electric/Rock/Pop, Fleur de Lis, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.00pm

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'The Rhythm Collective', Rock/Pop, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm 'Alcoplasm', Ska/Punk, The Beach Cafe Bar, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Storm', Kelways Inn, Langport, 9.00pm 'MicroLight', Rock, The 94 Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Daytona', Rock/Pop, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Calendar Launch', The Foresters Arms, East Coker, 9.00pm 'Wrecking Ball', Country Rock, The Royal Oak, Crewkerne, 9.00pm 'Snappa', Covers 50's-present, The Royal Oak, Ilminster, 9.00pm 7th 'Bad Edukation', Classic Rock, The Mermaid, Sherborne, 9.00pm 'Verena Chantal', Covers, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.00pm 'The Leggomen', Original Acoustic & Covers, The Foresters Arms, East Coker, 9.00pm 'The Transitions', Fleur de Lis, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.00pm 8th 'Grouvecat', Acoustic Rock, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'New Ocean', Rock Covers, The Mermaid Hotel, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'One Tree Hill', Acoustic, Crewkerne Conservative Club, 9.00pm 'Daytona', Rock/Pop, Working Mens Club, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.30pm 14th ''The Relics', Rock/Blues, Cross Keys, Sherborne, 8.00pm Chill', 60's-90's covers, The Foresters Arms, East Coker, 9.00pm 'Extractor', Rock, Fleur de Lis, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.30pm 15th 'The Night Hours', Various Covers, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 8.00pm 'Goliath', Rock, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Scoot', Rock/Pop, The Beach Cafe Bar, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Loose Connections', The 94 Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'D-State', Covers 70's-present, The Arrow, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Wise Intentions', Covers & Originals, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Silverback’, Kelways Inn, Langport, 9.00pm 16th Barry Paull as Elvis, The Foresters Arms, East Coker, 3.30pm 21st Paul Smith, Rock/Pop, The Rose and Crown, Martock, 9.00pm 'Turnette Doone', Covers, The Royal Oak, Ilminster, 9.00pm 22nd 'Syndicate', Rock Covers, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm 'Storm', Covers, The Beach Cafe Bar, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Heart and Soul', Soul Covers, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Bad Edukation', Classic Rock, Half Moon Inn, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.00pm 'Livewired', Rock Covers, Merriott Social Club, 9.00pm 'Flatland Boogie Band', Blues Rock, Working Mens Club, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.30pm 27th Ross Kirk, Rock Covers, Dolphin Hotel, Wincanton, 8.00pm 28th 'Heart and Soul', Soul Covers, Coopers Mill, Yeovil, 8.45pm 'Bad Edukation', Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'The Real Deal', Rock/Blues, Fleur de Lis, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.30pm 29th 'Jukebox Rockers', Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm David 9 Lunas, Original Acoustic, The Gallery Bar, Castle Cary, 9.00pm 'Verena Chantal', The Gainsborough Arms, Milborne Port, 9.00pm 'The Transitions', Mixed, The Globe Inn, Somerton, 9.00pm 'Generator', Rock Covers, The 94 Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Livewired', Rock Covers, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm Chris Banderas', Classic Rock, The Swan Inn, Merriott, 9.30pm

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Sport

by Gary Shackle, Sherborne Sports Centre Manager

Yoga he beginnings of Yoga were developed by the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago and the word 'Yoga' was first mentioned in the oldest sacred texts called “The Rig Veda”. The Vedas were a collection of texts containing songs, mantras and rituals to be used by the Vedic priests.

Yoga gurus from India are supposed to have later introduced Yoga to the West in the late 19th and early 20th century and in the 1980s, it became popular as a system of physical exercise across the Western world. (...Yes I had to research some of that information!)

There are a number of different types - here are but a few: • Acro Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga • Hot Yoga, Lyengar Yoga, Jivamukti Yoga, Kundalini Yoga

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Wake Up Drugs Colin Lambert has lived in Sherborne for eight years and can often be found giving his radio show on Abbey104 or writing his amusing ‘folk tales’. Colin’s talks take you on a personal journey calling on experience from humble Yorkshire beginnings through playing international rugby with England age 14, Loughborough University, London & Harlequins playing in front of 70,000 at Twickenham. He embarked on a career as a PE teacher in a Fulham Comprehensive School where he discovers the local dope dealer visited weekly and that is just for the staff demand.

At 26 he retrained as a Chartered Surveyor, started Lamberts Surveyors from his attic bedroom and built it into a £2.5m turnover business. He sold the company, retrained as an ocean sailing instructor completing four Atlantic crossings and mentoring novice sailors. He then sold his sailing business to study

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psychotherapy and counselling.

Today Colin runs, with his business partner Sheila Gibbons, a coaching, mentoring and counselling business from the company’s yacht in St Katharine Docks London and from his home in Sherborne.

Whilst travelling the world he used many drugs of choice; he finds chartered surveyors, solicitors and CEO’s snort coke; fighter pilots, surgeons, and Heads of State take ‘smart drugs’ not just alcohol and tobacco.

Colin now presents a series of talks, drawing on his personal experiences, travels and his observations of clients, colleagues and the world at large. He willl be giving two talks both at 7.30pm at The Gallery above the Paprika Restaurant in Half Moon Street, Sherborne. The first one 'Wake up Drugs (take off)' is on Thursday 13th October and the second one 'Party Drugs (autopilot)' is on Thursday 27th October. Join him for a humorous evening of fun and laughter but with a serious message on health and wellbeing. Tickets £10 per person includes a Paprika banquet meal after the talk from 01963 220324 or to book with Paprika 01935 816429.

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There are lots of benefits and below are 10 of them: • Improves your flexibility • Builds muscle strength • Perfects your posture • Protects your spine • Drains your lymphs and boosts immunity • Helps regulate your blood pressure • Improves your balance • Maintains your nervous system • Helps you sleep deeper • Gives you inner strength

to our timetable. This class introduces a flowing style of Ashtanga yoga. Each week you will practise a different sequence of yoga postures designed to build your flexibility and strength and to target specific areas, for example, tight shoulders. The postures are meant to strengthen your body from the inside out, so you do not just look good, you feel good, too! Call us on 01935 810548 to book on this course or e-mail gym@sherborne.org for further enquiries.

So this is why on Saturday 15th October from 9.30am for an hour, we are adding Dynamic Yoga as a new exciting addition

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Financial Planning

Save on Bills

by Andrew Fort B.A.(Econ.) MIFP Dip PFS CFP

by Edward Covill, Ten Go

s I sat down with a blank page to write this article, I was looking for some inspiration from somewhere.

Within just a few minutes I could not believe I was hearing some good news from the world’s media!

Alistair Brownlee had just helped his brother Jonny to the finish line of the World Series Triathlon in Mexico. Jonny was leading with just a few hundred metres to go when suffering from heat exhaustion started to weave over the road.

Alistair in third place caught his brother up and propped him up until they reached the finish line together with Jonny finishing in second place. So what’s this got to do with financial planning?

This incredible act of sportsmanship started making me think about my role as a financial planner and the reason I come to work every day. My simple conclusion was that I want to be an important person in my client’s life and help them achieve all their life goals before they cross the finish line. Life is not a rehearsal and unlike the Brownlee brothers there will not be another race to get it right.

Many people do not even have a plan or really think hard about what they want to achieve in life.

We all use Sat Navs to help us get to places or write a business plan to succeed but why is there minimal planning when it comes to a person’s own life and personal finances.

Why is this? Clearly successful individuals and business owners have the skills to plan so why such a lack of personal financial planning?

Stop Procrastinating. People are typically great planners when it comes to life’s ‘fun activities’. We plan holidays months in advance, have no trouble putting together party ‘to do’ lists and easily imagine what we would do if we won the lottery. However, when it comes to organising our financial lives, the energy to plan sometimes seems to vanish into thin air. It is a task many people procrastinate over or avoid altogether.

Destination and Timeframe.

Financial planning is a journey and your financial goals should be the destinations you aim to reach with the wealth you

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accumulate over time. For most people a comfortable retirement is the single most common goal but most of us have more than one goal.

Each must have a time frame in which it needs to be achieved. If the time frame is open-ended, how will you know when the money is needed? How will you track your progress? How will you know how much you will need to invest over time? You might find it easier to break your financial goals into short, medium and long-term.

Some of your goals might be specific i.e. to buy a classic car, go on a dream holiday, buy a second home abroad or aim to retire by the age of 50.

Tracking your progress and be accountable. Write your financial goals down and then review them throughout the year to track your progress. The exercise of discussing and writing down your goals will force you to be accountable.

Fort Financial Planning can help you work out how much you might need to save and invest to reach your goals or the return you might need if investing a lump sum. We can help answer the difficult questions like how much do I actually need to retire from work completely or how much do I need to sell my business for?

Time to Plan Your Financial Future.

Financial goals can help you plan your finances more efficiently.

You can set one goal, or several goals as part of an overall financial plan. At Fort Financial Planning we have the tools and the technical knowledge to help successful individuals and small business owners start build their plan before their too close to the finish line. Please contact us to discuss your dreams and aspirations; do not leave it to chance.

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Safety in numbers e are used to organisations getting special prices for bulk supplies of one product but there is an organisation that can get you better prices if you use several of their services. This is GE Ltd, who offer Insurance, natural gas, landline telecoms mobiles and water savings. We can send details to those that apply to us.

Let us hope that there are no power cuts this winter but in the event of “Brown Outs” do not forget to turn off your electrical

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equipment. Brown outs occur when the electricity supply is reduced, often to prevent complete black outs and there is a surge when full power is restored causing damage to electrical equipment.

There are several new entrants into the domestic energy market.

Amongst those is Extra Energy.

Their prices are good but now alas they have topped the complaints table overtaking NPower. The gap between the worst and best prices is widening and is now about £300 for the average consumer.

Do not assume that the day and night tariff is necessarily better than the standard tariff. The night rate may be low but the price of the other units is higher.

For those not using much electricity between midnight and 7.00am, it may be better to switch to the standard tariff. If you do not get the answers you are looking for, do not hesitate

to send us a bill and we will advise.

Car insurance cost is rising at an alarming rate. If your renewal is very high, query this and advise of any changes that act in your favour. Make it known that you are looking at other companies and that if they do not reduce car insurance, you will consider changing other insurance policies you may hold with them such as building and contents.

The new iphone 7 may become very popular. The standard price is £599 but there are better deals.

The best one for this that we have found is with the National Health Service.

We repeat that membership, which costs nothing, can cut your costs for a variety of products and services and help in a small way to finance the service.

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Pet Health Matt Saunders BVetMed MRCVS is a Director at the Newton-Clarke Partnership with surgeries in Yeovil and Sherborne

We are moving... e have outgrown our existing Yeovil surgery on Wyndham Hill and renovating the current premises is not feasible. So after 44 years, it is with a heavy heart that the time has come to move on and provide our pets with a new, modern, purpose built surgery.

Our new home is an old Public House! As many of you are aware, we have recently completed the purchase of The Plucknett Public House on Preston Road. An extensive refurbishment and conversion will commence in late September with the aim of opening our new front door in early Summer 2017. We cannot wait to make our patients and owners feel very at home in our new surroundings.

Spacious grounds provide extensive parking with easy access and a garden to give our inpatients a breath of fresh air and room to stretch their legs. There is even a park across the road for those more active guests.

We are utilising the entire 2000 sq ft ground floor for our new Veterinary Surgery allowing for more creature comforts such as an extra roomy reception providing a little distance between our canine and feline friends, dedicated cat and dog wards, a large prep room, a designated operating theatre, an imaging room, two generous consulting rooms, a nurse treatment room, a laboratory and isolation facilities.

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option for the surgery to grow into this space in time.

Downstairs is a full head height cellar which we will initially use for storage but opens up a number of opportunities in the future such as canine physiotherapy and hydrotherapy suites.

The final designs for our new surgery are in development but we intend to share updates with you as and when they are available so keep an eye on our website, (newtonclarkevet.com).

We are also very happy to show you the plans and take you

Local Dog Lovers Find Community ‘Pawpose’ Barking Mad Taunton, a local service provider of five star rated dog care, is proud to fulfil a need for dog lovers who have sadly lost a beloved pet or who do not want, or cannot commit, to the emotional and financial commitment of dog ownership.

The dog holiday specialists offer the life-enhancing opportunity of becoming a ‘host’ by caring for other people’s pets whilst their owners are away. This arrangement is professionally arranged, fully supported and made easy to take part in, with the cost, administration and transport aspects all fully taken care of.

Having a dog to stay obviously provides a loving canine friendship but Barking Mad Taunton’s hosts are just as importantly, able to tap into the social benefits of joining a community of like-minded people. The opportunity to get involved in local shows and events, afternoon teas and possibly dog walks in the future, is a wonderful extension of the need to have a dog back in your life.

There is a real feeling of belonging and of making a valuable contribution amongst the Barking Mad community.

Whether you are on your own and would love the opportunity

to get out more, or recently retired and needing something to productively fill your free time, the dog sitting company would love to hear from you.

Maybe you have children and would enjoy getting involved in an activity where they can build their confidence around dogs?

Saturday 1st October marks the U.N’s International Day of Older Persons. This day was established to raise awareness of issues affecting the elderly and to appreciate the contribution which older people make to society. The World Health Organisation’s ‘Take a Stand Against Ageism’ campaign states that our senior citizens are “overlooked for employment, restricted from social services and stereotyped in the media.” Barking Mad Taunton is proud to join the campaign against ageism and isolation. The leading dog sitting company believes that this is the perfect time to highlight the fantastic opportunity which they can offer senior dog lovers and to show their appreciation of the contribution, which they make to the success of their company.

If you would like to find out more about joining the Barking Mad Community, please give them a call for a chat or visit their website.

through the new layout for the surgery. I have shown many of you already but please feel free to ask at reception if this is of interest to you. Allow yourselves some time though, I may get carried away!

There is a lot of work still to do but we are very exited, we cannot wait to open the doors and welcome you and your pets into a comfortable, modern Veterinary Surgery that we, you and our pets deserve.

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Samartians Director, Jill Goddard, celebrates Volunteers The local branch of Samaritans covering the Yeovil and Sherborne District has been running for over 40 years and is thriving, with currently 115 volunteers from all walks of life both men and women, and aged from early 20s to 91! The branch is totally run by volunteers, including all the management team. Some of our volunteers have actually been with us since the very first shift and in September a branch meeting was held during which 12 long-serving volunteers who

support their fellow inmates in total confidentiality; we give talks to schools and colleges and lots of other organisations locally. On Sunday 23rd October we are holding an event in Sherborne’s Digby Hall during which we are hoping lots of people will join us for refreshments, gifts stalls and a chance to sing along with a local community choir.

Things change in Samaritans as they do everywhere, and from its early beginnings in one room in London to our current

Motoring Rural Motor Theft Increases Criminal gangs are stealing tractors, four-wheel-drive cars and agricultural vehicles and giving them stolen or replicated number plates from legitimatelyheld vehicles. In a survey of NFU Mutual agents 65% reported that thieves in their area were becoming more sophisticated in their operations and cyber-crime was a growing concern among their communities.

A flurry of tractors thefts in the East and North East of England accounted for almost half of the total cost of

£5.4 million across the UK. Cloning has become such a problem that in July West Mercia police announced in a new training scheme for its officers in Shropshire to help spot the signs.

Other emerging crimes included non-existent machinery in

agricultural publications and stealing the GPS systems that are a key part of modern farming.

The rural crime report found that the cost to the UK economy of crime in the countryside has reached £42.5 million a year.

MOT The Midlands and Northern SERVICING Ireland recorded the biggest REPAIRS rises on the previous year with AIR CON SERVICING costs increasing by 10% and CAR DIAGNOSTICS 13%. Scotland rural crime has TYRES fallen by 6% now costing £1.7 million, followed by Wales at £2 Western Ways Yard million. It is also found that Bristol Road, Sherborne livestock rustling is a persistent Dorset DT9 4HR problem costing farmers £3 million every year, particularly in 01935 812720 the South West and North East England. Farmers are having to regularly update security measures as considerable costs to keep high-tech criminals away.

They are using tracker devices on tractors, video and infra-red surveillance in farmyards and even DNA markets to protect Welding - Diagnostics - Air Condition sheep from Tyres - Brakes - Exhausts - Clutches rustlers. Thefts of garden equipment is seen as the biggest growing trend along with 4x4’s. So if you see something suspicious on your way home in the day or night do Sherborne Road, Milborne Port, give the local Nr Sherborne, DT9 5AU farmer or even Police a ring.

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have been Samaritans for 20 plus years were presented with Long Service Certificates by our new Regional Director.

In addition special awards have been given out this year to all volunteers who have 24 or more years of service. These are the Claire Squires awards, in memory of the daughter of a Samaritan who died suddenly after raising a lot of money for Samaritans. Claire’s mother had been a Samaritan for 24 years and wanted some of the money Claire raised to acknowledge her fellow volunteers. One of the Yeovil Sherborne & District volunteers was presented with this award after maintaining his volunteering over 30 years although he moved house and Samaritan branches several times during that period!

As well as volunteering in the branch, we have a team in Yeovil Hospital A&E on Monday evenings, train and support prisoners at Guys Marsh HMP to

201 branches throughout the UK and Eire, our ways of callers reaching us have moved from only telephone or face to face, we now listen via email and SMS in addition. In a single week across the country around 15,000 individuals will contact Samaritans in one way or another, many several times as they are so isolated and in desperate need of support and the sound of a caring and nonjudgmental voice.

Each Samaritans branch has to raise all its own running costs, with no funding from government or the NHS, and we need about £38,000 a year to keep going, so both we and our callers are very grateful for any donations, of any size, to our just giving page at www.justgiving.com/yeovilsama ritans If you are interested in joining our team, look for our recruitment advertisement in this issue. If you need our support, call us free on 0116 123 or visit 25 The Park, Yeovil.

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01935 421389 Large dining table and eight chairs (2 carvers) and extra leaf. Has Seated 12 people with extra chairs. £199. Buyer collects.

01963 351043 Horse brasses. £5 each. Some my grandfather made. 01963 351043 Large old bathroom wash jug. £10. 01963 351043 Bathroom wash basin, old, does not match the jug. £5. 01963 351043 4 lovely 1920's glass jars with silver tops. £30 for the four.

01963 351043 Silver hall marked pendant made in 1970's by Father in law who was an artist. £80. 01963 351043 Aerobed luxury inflatable deep raised single mattress with electric pump - 3 months old. New condition - used once. £90.

01935 817815 Armchair Hebden Recliner in black PU leather - 3 months old. New condition. £100. 01935 817815 Tefal 8 in 1 Electric Cooker with 8 programmes. Only 3 months old and little used. £30.

01935 817815 Low Black Wooden Table with shelf.

150 cm x 55 cm x 55 cm. Only 3 months old. £25. 01935 817815 Dining chairs - set of four old brown wooden dining chairs with lift-up upholstered seats. £20.

01935 817815 Juicer Jack LaLannes. New condition. £25. 01935 817815 32" LED TV HD by Samsung.

Remote control. Web access by wireless router and on demand services with samsung smarthub. n.c. £190. 01935 817815 Reproduction Regency style extending mahogany table (oval) from Mander Furniture Company with six sabre leg dining chairs, including two carvers. Regency stripe fabric on removable seat

pads. Table dimensions 39" wide x 63" long (100cm x 160cm), can be extended to 85"/215cm with extension leaf. Very good condition. £199 ono. 01935 423957 Walnut Victorian writing slope/stationery box. Desktop size W340mm x D280 x H320. v.g.c. £70 ono. 01935 423957 Zanussi ZEV6240FBA frameless black glass electric ceramic hob, to be fitted into worktop. Only 2 years old. Excellent condition. 4 heating zones, touch controls. Collect from Marnhull. £70. 01258 820933 Complete 1920's Wedgwood bone china tea service, pattern A7685, hand-painted lustre finish. £40 ono.

01747 853414 'Thonet' design bentwood hat/coat stand, 6'. £45 ono.

01747 853414 Indesit freestanding white double oven cooker with ceramic hob, 5 yrs old, bottom oven hardly used. £80 ono. 07742888212 Henry Hoover. g.w.o. £25.

07742888212 Dimplex Radiator with 24hr timer model OFRC 10TI. e.c. £20 ono.

01935 508925 2 pieces of Foam 18x24x5" deep.

Unused. £5 each. 01935 508925 Computer Speakers. Creative A220. Amazing volume & tone.

Offers. 01935 508925 Kenwood mixer (1st edition) with original bowl & liquidiser. Offers.

01935 508925

Baby starter cot in beech incl mattress with removable washable cover. Only used at grandparents’ home. e.c. £20. 01935 872217

Lacoste original Polo Shirts Women's size 12 (40 eur). Pale pink; pale green and red. £8 each or 3 for £21. 01935 421389

Sports & Leisure

Wooden Pallets. Large. For compost box, furniture or firewood!

Solid wood. Bargain at £3 each.

01935 424724 Motocaddy Electric Trolley & Charger. Not used for past 14mths due to ill health. Included in price a lightweight pull/push trolley. £100 ono. 01458 272289 Concrete roller 56 cm x 30cm. £10 ono. 01935812545

Champion 3.5 petrol lawnmover 15" cut. £30. 01935 411372 Old Victorian clay hand made plant pots. Small £1-£2. 01935 421389 Artist easel, wooden for painting or display. £15 ono. 01935 424724 Golf Balls. Maxfli MD90 Max distance 3 new golf balls + pack of Arnold Palmer Training balls + odd golf balls, score counter and 3 packs of tees. Bargain for £8 the lot. 01935 421389 Wine making equipment. Lever corking machine, recipe books, gravity tub, fermenting locks, corks, demijohns, etc. Various prices.

01935 421389 Wine Press 5 litres. White metal. g.w.o. £30 ono. 01935 421389 2 inner tubes for ride on mover or turf tyres 4.10/3.50-5 tube. Never used as sent in error. £8 ono. 01935 424724

Gents red/white specialized mountain bike. e.c. Fully serviced.

19" frame. Comes with lights, lock, mirror & other accessories. £135.

01935 509 987/07736 741 607 Set of Golf clubs. Brand new, never used. 5 irons, 1 putter, 3 woods, including bag. £140 ono.

01963 370382 Milenco towing mirrors including storage case, as new. £25. 01935 850762

Cookworks electric mini cooker. 2 hotplates, grill & oven – cost £85.

Only used briefly during kitchen refit. e.c. £30. 01935 872217

Saracen Fullstop Caravan Hitchlock, easy to use, e.c., nearly new. £30.

01935 850762

Le Creuset orange saucepan set.

16", 18" & 20" with lips and lids & wooden handles. As new. £120 ono, 01458 252003 Ideal Standard 'Senses Cube' pillar taps Bath taps. Brand new, model B0163AA. Bright chrome on brass, ceramic washers, compatible with all UK domestic water systems. £119.99 in Homebase. £40.

Proceeds to Charlton Horethorne Youth Theatre. 01963 220640 Baby Care Beautiful Silver Cross Pram - light blue/grey corduroy, includes luggage tray and sun canopy. All in excellent condition. £80 - proceeds to the RNLI. 01460 241546 Mothercare pretty white crib & mattress. e.c. £10. 01935 872217

Country Casuals cerise medium weight jacket with narrow satin trim, size 14, fully lined. Jacket for smart occasions, worn once only & in perfect condition. Two pockets, split cuffs & well shaped back. £20.

01963 220640

Free Items Cardboard Boxes.

Suitable for packing and storage.

01935 424724

2 bright leather car seat covers, £7.50, 01935 829137

Curtains modern design with red poppies on a white background. lined. 61ins drop x 65ins wide cotton £25 ono. 01935 508925

Double airsprung mattress (non turning) & an open coil double metal bed frame. Both v.g.c. £85 for both. 01458 252003

'Learn Italian' boxed set. New, unused. Retail £100. only £20.

01935 814644

Caravan heater, low wattage, v.g.c. £15. 01935 850762

GUNS WANTED

By Registered Firearms Dealer Rifles - Shotguns Air Rifles - Air Pistols Any condition. We collect in any area

07970 742471

Also see Private Sales in Antiques & Collecting on Page 12.

Qualcast / Briggs & Stratton, 148cc Petrol Classic lawn mower. Two seasons usage, £60.

01963 251238 Brand new Lawn Sprayer, £4.95.

01935 829137 2 folding canvas chairs. £5.

01935 815294 Lenovo C40 all-in-one Desktop PC. Intel Pentium. 8GB RAM. 1TB HDD, 21.5 display, little used since bought in Dec 2015. Was Windows 10 but Restored to Windows 8. Clean system. e.c.

Bargain £199. 01935 389790

Miscellaneous

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