Conduit Magazine April 2017

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Cartgate Markets, Cartgate, Nr Yeovil (off A303), 8.00am-2.00pm*Levels’ Best Farmers and Craft Market, Montacute House, Yeovil, 10.00am-2.00pm* Hardy Plant Society Early Spring Plant Fair, East Lambrook Manor Gardens, 10.00am-4.00pm Table Top Sale, Hardington Mandeville Village Hall, 2.00pm

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Morgan and West ‘Parlour Tricks’, Rimpton Village Hall, 7.30pm Yeovil Half Marathon, Petters Way, Yeovil, 9.00am* Toy’s & Train Collectors Fair, Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, 10.30m-2.30pm Performance Evening, David Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm yme Bay Auctions, Seaton, 10.00am* Somerset Sings, West Street Church, Somerton, 10.45am Green Gardeners talk, Parish Rooms,

Martock, 7.30pm Lent Lunch, Trent Village Hall, 12.30pm ‘The Story of Clarks of Street’ talk,Martock Primary School, 7.30pm ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’ film, Jubilee Hall, Yetminster, 7.30pm ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’ film, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 7.30pm 28th -8th Apr ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30 (+ Sat: 2.30pm) 29th Lawrence’s General Sale, Crewkerne, 9.30am* Coffee Morning, David Hall, South Petherton, 10.00am-12.00 noon 28th

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‘Dementia Darnings’, Ace Arts, Market Place, Somerton, 10.00am-4.00pm

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‘12 Good Women’, Ilminster Arts Centre, 9.30am-4.30pm

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Exhibition of New Work, Jerram Gallery, Sherborne, 9.30am-5.00pm

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North Dorset Artists Showcase, Ilminster Arts Centre, 9.30am-4.30pm

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‘Where Sea Meets Land’, ACE Arts, Somerton, 10.00am-1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.00pm

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‘Café Society’ film, East Coker Village Hall, 7.30pm Simpson Miller Legal Clinic, The Old Barn, Yeovil, 10.30am-1,00pm*

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Quiz Night, Somerton Sports Centre, 8.30pm 30th-31st ‘Tortoise v Hare’ The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm 30th-1st April ‘Lovesong’ performance, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm 30th-1st April ‘The Charity Shop’ Memorial Hall, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 7.30pm 31st Come For Coffee, Parish Hall, Martock, 10.00am-12.00 noon ‘The World’s Endangered Species’ talk, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 2.30pm Twinning Association AGM & Talk, Catholic Church, Sherborne, 7.00pm ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’ film, Davis Hall, West Camel, 7.30pm ‘Sully’ film, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm

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Produce Market, Market House, Ilminster, 8.30am-12.30pm* Christian Aid Coffee Morning, Market House, Castle Cary, 9.30am-12.00 noon Coffee Morning for Harefield Transplant Unit, Community Hall, Bruton, 10.00am-12.00 noon ABA Auctions, Market Street, Yeovil, 10.00am* ‘Learn to Fly Fish’, Orvis, Sherborne,10.00am* Artist Talk with Jenni Dutton, Somerton Town Hall, 2.00pm* Jumble Sale, Birchfield Hall, Yeovil, 2.00pm ‘Eddie the Eagle’ film, Jubilee Hall, Batcombe, 7.15pm Grimethorpe Colliery Band, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm Country & Western Dance Club with band ‘Cheyenne’, Davis Hall, West Camel, 7.30pm Radio Camelot Quiz Night, Conservative Club, Yeovil, 7.30pm

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‘Fallen Idol’ film, Warehouse Theatre, Ilminster, 7.45pm Quiz Night, WI Hall, Misterton, 7.30pm Steve Tilson and Jez Lowe, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm Rich Hall, Westlands Leisure Complex, Yeovil, 8.00pm ‘Dance to Live’ concert, Digby Church Hall, Sherborne, 8.00pm Geoff Achison & UK Souldiggers, Evershot Village Hall, 8.00pm Ilchester Car Boots restart, Ilchester Sports Field, 7.00am ‘Paint Your Own Easter Decoration’, Barrington Court, 11.00am-4.00pm ‘Practise Makes Perfect’, Pendomer Church, 5.00pm* Puccini’s Madam Butterfly Opera, Westlands, Yeovil, 2.00pm ‘Allied’ film, Odcombe Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘The Life and Times of Dr Jonathan Toogood’ talk, Langport Library, 7.30pm Charity Curry Night, The Viceroy, Yeovil, 7.00pm Lawrence’s Fine Art Sale (Silver & Vertu), Crewkerne, 10.00am* Duke’s General Sale, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, 10.30am* Bridge Lunch for Macmillan Cancer Support, Rugby Club, Castle Cary, 12.00 noon-5.00pm Lent Lunch, Trent Village Hall, 12.30pm ‘The Liverpool Porcelain of Chaffers and Christian’ talk, Methodist School Room, Castle Cary, 2.30pm Martock Gardening Society Castle Gardens Discount Shopping Evening, 6.30pm Graham Harvey, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm ‘Urban Peregrines of Bristol and Bath’, Caryfod Hall, Castle Cary, 7.30pm

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Where to Find Them’ film, The Queens Arms, Corton Denham, 7.30pm Lawrence’s Fine Art Sale (Jewellery, 19th/20thC Design & Ceramics), Crewkerne, 10.00am* Face Painting, Barrington Court, 1.00pm-4.00pm Wedding Open Evening, Northover Manor, Ilchester, 5.00pm-9.00pm* ‘The King is Dead: Royal Death & Succession Under the Tudors’ lecture, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm ‘Successful Gardening in the Shade’, Methodist Schoolroom, Castle Cary, 7.30pm Dr John Cooper Clarke, Westlands Leisure Complex, Yeovil 7.30pm Lawrence’s Fine Art Sale (Pictures, Furniture, Clocks & Rugs), Crewkerne, 10.00am* Monthly Market, Market Place, Somerton, 10.00am-2.00pm* Pasadena Roof Orchestra, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm Choir Spring Concert, Methodist Church, Castle Cary, 7.30pm ‘From Flower Pot to Honey Pot’ talk, Memorial Hall, Castle Cary, 7.30pm ‘Stompin’ Dave’, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm Bartholomew LaFollette & Caroline Palmer, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm Salsa Evening, Café Nero, Yeovil, 8.00pm Yandles Woodworking Spring Show, Hurst Works, Martock* ‘The Keymaster’, Charlton Horethorne Village Hall, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Chasty Cottage Antique Fair, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 9.30am-4.00pm Coffee Morning for Brue Valley Rotary Club, Community Hall, Bruton, 10.00am-12.00 noon 13th Annual Spring Fair, Digby Church Hall, Sherborne,

10.00am-4.00pm* Coffee Morning, Market House, Castle Cary, 10.00am-12.00 noon Farmers Market, Martock Shopping Precinct, 10.00am-1.00pm* ‘Blooming Fabulous’ story & craft event, Wincanton Library, 10.00am-11.30pm* ‘17th Century Coins’ talk, Methodist Church, Castle Cary, 2.30pm Spring Concert, Parish Church, South Petherton, 7.00pm Roller Disco, West End Hall, Sherborne, 7.00pm* ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’ film, Hinton St George Village Hall, 7.30pm Bartholomew LaFollette, The Dance House, North Street, Crewkerne, 7.30pm ‘Mustang Sally’ concert, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 8.00pm 9th Antiques Sunday Fair, Wardon Hill Trading Post, Nr Evershot, 9.00am* Plant Fair, Mapperton House, Nr Beaminster, 10.00am-4.00pm 9th-10th ‘Robin Hood’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm 10th ‘Needle Lace’ workshop, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 9.30am-3.30pm Somerton Sings, West Street Church, Somerton, 10.45pm ‘E Debenham, Baronet of Bladen’ talk, Yeovil Court Hotel, 12.00 noon ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’ film, Leigh Village Hall, 7.30pm 11th Eggathon, Ham Hill Country Park, 10.00am-12.00 noon* ‘A United Kingdom’ film, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 7.00pm Jennifer Pike, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Madam Du Paris’ demonstration, Broadway Village Hall, Ilminster, 7.30pm Judges Question Time, Jubilee Hall, Yetminster, 7.30pm 12th Lawrence’s General Sale, Crewkerne, 9.30am* Charterhouse Classic Cars Auction, Bath & West

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Bruton Players, Community Hall, Bruton, 10.00am-12.00 noon Ilchester Museum Opens for the season with ‘The Money Men of Ilchester’ Exhibition Dick and Dom live, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 2.00pm & 6.00pm ‘Phoenix’ film, Warehouse Theatre, Ilminster, 7.45pm Richard Digance concert, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm ‘The Watkins and Swarbrick Band’ concert, Leigh Village Hall, 8.00pm Giant Flea Market, Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet.

9.30am-4.00pm Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, The George Hotel, Castle Cary, 10.00am* Easter Egg Hunt, Brittens Field & Recreation Ground, Ilminster, 10.00am-12.30pm ‘Jewels’ Opera, Westlands Leisure Complex, Yeovil, 2.00pm South Petherton Gardening Club Brimsmore Garden Discount Shopping Evening & talk, 7.00pm McCubbing & Redfern Fine Art, Antiques & Collectable Auction, Wells, 9.30am* ‘Pins, Needles & a Sewing Machine’ talk, Pavilion, Recreation Ground, Martock, 2.00pm Conduit Cinema Club trip, Cineword, Yeovil, time t.b.c.

‘Stars Wars – Rogue One’ film, The Queens Arms, Corton Denham, 7.30pm ‘Secret Nature of Dartmoor’ talk, North Cadbury Village Hall, 7.30pm

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‘Birds in a Cage’ talk, Digby Church Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm ‘Eight Great Astronomers’ talk, Norton Sub Hamdon Village, 7.30pm 19th-22nd ‘Into the Woods’ opera, Milborne Port Village Hall, 7.30pm 20th Health Walk, starting at Milbrook Surgery, Castle Cary, 2.00pm* Artisan and Craft Market, Market Square, South Petherton, 7.00pm ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’ film,The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.00pm ‘Lakme’ opera, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘A United Kingdom’ film, Jubilee Memorial Hall, Ditcheat, 7.30pm Yeovil Concert Band concert, Martock Village Hall, 7.30pm Katheryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm 20th-21st Charthouse Auction (Pictures, Prints, Books, Hunting & Shooting), Sherborne, 10.00am 21st Health Walk, Shopping Precinct, Martock, 9.30am* Chef’s Special Lunch, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, 12.30pm ‘Classic Rock USA’, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm Cheese and Wine Evening, East Coker Village Hall, 7.30pm Mike Denham & Andy Dickens concert, Hinton St George Village Hall, 7.30pm Yeovilton Military Wives Choir, Charlton Horethorne Village Hall, 7.30pm Quiz Night, Chedington Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘The Crow’s Eggs’ film, Wadham School, Crewkerne, 7.30pm ‘The Man Who Sued God’ film, West Coker Village Hall, 7.45pm ‘A United Kingdom’ film, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm Ella, Peggy & Sarah & the Martin Dale Quartet, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm

21st-22nd Yeovil Beer Festival, Westland’s Leisure Complex, 6.00pm-11.00pm (Sat 12.00 noon-5.00pm) 22nd Cartgate Markets, Cartgate, Nr Yeovil (off A303), 8.00am-2.00pm* Coffee Morning and Cake, Market House, Castle Cary, 9.00am Coffee Morning for Bruton Museum, Community Hall, Bruton, 10.00am-12.00 noon ‘The Critical Global Citizen’ interactive talk, Wincanton Library, 12.00 noon* ‘Show’ performance, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 7.00pm Acoustic Night, David Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’ film, Parish Room, Somerton, 7.30pm Wessex Singers Concert, St Mary’s Church, Somerton, 7.30pm 23rd ‘Learn to Fish Fly’ Orvis Store, Sherborne, 10.00am* St George’s Day Special Menu, The George Hotel, Castle Cary, 6.30pmn-8.30pm The Dance Factory showcase, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm 24th Lyme Bay Auctions, Seaton, 10.00am* Somerton Sings, West Street Church, Somerton, 10.45pm ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’ film, Cerne Abbas Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘Willow Weaving’ demonstration & workshop, Parish Rooms, Somerton, 7.30pm 25th Duke’s General Sale, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, 10.30am* ‘Art of the Magical Cave Churches of Cappadocia’ talk, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 10.30am ‘Sully’ film, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 7.00pm Evening of Short Films, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘The Prehistory of the Levels and Moors’ talk, Primary School, Martock, 7.30pm 26th Lawrence’s General Sale,

Crewkerne, 9.30am* ‘Roman Life Around South Petherton’ talk, Methodist Church, Martock, 7.30pm ‘Fleur Amour’ demonstration, Holy Trinity Church, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Sully’ film, East Coker Village Hall, 7.30pm 27th Spring Walk, Stourhead Car Park, 10.00am Simpson Miller Legal Clinic, The Old Barn, Yeovil, 10.30am-1,00pm* Sam Bailey, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘I Am In The Mood For…’ demonstration, Catholic Church Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm ‘Music and Memories’, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 2.00pm Heritage of the Ile Trust AGM & Talk, Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster, 7.30pm Quiz Night, Sports Club, Somerton, 8.30pm 28th Come For Coffee, Parish Hall, Martock, 10.00am-12.00 noon Somerton U3A, Edgar Community Hall, Somerton, 10.00am Ben Kane talk, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 2.30pm ‘UK Pink Floyd’ Experience, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Sully’ film, Davis Hall, West Camel, 7.30pm Alan Barnes, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm ‘Arrival’ film, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm 28th-29th West End Performers entertain, St Michael and Angels Church, Haselbury Plucknett, 7.00pm 28th-30th Yarlington Fringe, Yarlington, various times* 28th-1st May Abbey Hill Steam Rally, Yeovil Showground, 10.00am 28th-2nd May Sherborne Abbey Festival, various times 29th Chasty Cottage Antique Fair, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 9.30am-4.00pm Levels’ Best Farmers and Craft Market, Montacute House, Yeovil, 10.00am-2.00pm*

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Town Criers Competition, The Triangle, Yeovil Levels’ Best Farmers and Craft Market, Montacute House, Yeovil, 10.00am-2.00pm* Coffee Morning for St Mary’s Church, Community Hall, Bruton, 10.00am-12.00 noon Artists Tour and Talk with Terri Hogan, Somerton Town Hall, 10.00am* ‘Big Breakfast’, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, 10.00am-12.00 noon Scouts Coffee Morning, Market Place, Castle Cary, 10.00am Italian Bread Making Workshop, Market House, Castle Cary, 10.00am Table Top and Car Boot Sale, West End Hall, Sherborne, 11.00am-2.00pm Cocktails and Casino Party, Parish Rooms, Somerton, 7.00pm ‘Black Dyke Band’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Arrival’ film, Parish Hall, Martock, 7.30pm ‘The Light Between Oceans’ talk, Halstock Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘A United Kingdom’ film, Milborne Port Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘New Jersey Boys’, the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 8.00pm ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 2.30pm Fat Marrow Blues Band, Jubilee Hall, Yetminster, 7.30pm

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by Lauren Hill BARRINGTON On Sunday 2nd April from 11.00 to 4.00pm there is a Paint Your Own Easter Decoration at Barrington Court and on Thursday 6th from 1.00pm to 4.00pm go along to their Face Painting. Then on Friday 14th at 11.00am to 4.00pm Barrington Court is the

best place for a great Easter Egg Hunt. Lots of running around, lots of fresh air and a Cadbury’s chocolate prize.

BATCOMBE On Saturday 1st April at 7.15pm at the Jubilee Hall the Film Society are showing ‘Eddie the Eagle’ with food. Tickets £10 for guests from 01749 850307.

BEAMINSTER The museum opens for the summer season on Saturday 1st April. They will have two new exhibitions.

One called ‘Wood You Know?’ which explores the local history of woodlands, wood and woodworkers. The second is called ’40 Years of Twinning’ which will celebrate this anniversary of the link between Beaminster and St James in France. Opening times are Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Bank Holidays 10.30am to 4.00pm and Sundays 2.00pm until 4.30pm. For more details 01308 863623.

CERNE ABBAS On Monday 24th April at the Village Hall from 7.30pm the film showing is ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’.

Tickets £5 from Shirley 01300 341839, Marion 01300 341375 or Yvonne 01300 341421.

CHARLTON HORETHORNE On Friday 7th and Saturday 8th April at the Village Hall from 2.30pm and 7.00pm the Youth Theatre presents ‘The Keymaster’. For more information phone 01936 220640. On Thursday 20th at 11.30am to 3.00pm at the Village Hall there is a Sunflower Fair. There will be

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jewellery, scarves, second hand books, a pop up café and more. On Friday 21st at 7.30pm at the Village Hall the committee welcomes the highly acclaimed Yeovilton Military Wives Choir. There will also be a prize draw with chances to win two tickets to see ‘Les

Miserables’ at the Queen’s Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue, two tickets for one day of a Championship Match at Somerset County Cricket Club, a rugby shirt from Harlequins Rugby Club signed by the 2016/2017 team and more!

Proceeds to a ‘leaving collection’ at the end of the evening going to the Military Wives Choir. Licensed bar available. Tickets £10 in advance available from Keith on 01963 220249 or keithgudgeon@btinternet.com and from the Village Shop.

CHEDINGTON On Friday 21st April at the Village Hall at 7.30pm there is a Quiz Night including a supper of Beef Chilli or Vegetable Stew, followed by a choice of puddings. Bring your own drinks. Teams of four, £7.50 per person. For details call 01935 891347.

CORTON DENHAM There are two films showing at The Queens Arms. On Wednesday 5th April at 7.30pm see ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’. Then on Wednesday 19th at 7.30pm the film is ‘Star Wars – Rogue One’. Entry for both films £12.50, includes a main meal and a glass of red or white wine, a pint of local ale, a coke or lemonade to be booked beforehand.

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DITCHEAT On Thursday 20th April at 7.30pm at the Jubilee Memorial Hall the film showing is ‘A United Kingdom’. Tickets £6 from the Farm Shop or on the door. Bar available. More

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EAST COKER On Wednesday 29th March at the Village Hall at 7.30pm see the film ‘Café Society’. Entry £6. For more information phone 01935 863002 or 01935 862447.

See Movies Around the Villages & Towns. On Thursday 13th April at 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Trug Making By A Miserable Trugger’ by Carl Sadler.

Visitors £3. For more information on 01935 420291. On Friday 21st at the Village Hall from 7.30pm the Royal British Legion will be holding their annual Cheese and Wine Evening. Tickets £5, includes food a glass of wine.

On Wednesday 26th at the Village Hall at 7.30pm see the film ‘Sully’. Entry £6. For details call 01935 863002 or 01935 862447.

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EAST LAMBROOK On Saturday 25th March between 10.00am to 4.00pm it is the HPS Early Spring Plant Fair at the Manor Gardens, the iconic cottage garden and former home of 20th Century gardening legend Margery Fish. See Gardening EVERSHOT On Saturday 1st April at the Village Hall at 8.00pm see Geoff Achison and the UK Souldiggers formed of Sam Kelly, Paul Jobson and Andy Hodge. Tickets £10.

HARDINGTON MANDEVILLE On Saturday 25th March at 2.00pm at the Village Hall there is a Table Top Sale. Admission 50p, children free.

HASELBURY PLUCKNETT On Friday 28th and Saturday 29th April at 7.00pm at St Michael and Angels Church stars of the West End bring songs of the great musicals. The performers include Mike Sterling, Jo Gibb, Thomas Sutcliffe and Lisa-Anne Wood who will entertain with a selection of songs from musicals including Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Wicked and Les Miserables.

Interval bar and raffle. Tickets available from 01460 74857.

HAM HILL On Tuesday 11th April from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at Ham Hill Country Park there is an Eggathon. They will start by painting eggs and decorating them. Then take park in an egg rolling competition: will your egg roll the furthest? Egg rolling races where you push your egg along a track with a hazel stick and finish with a good old Easter egg hunt. There might even be some chocolate ones!

HINTON ST GEORGE On Saturday 8th April at the Village Hall from 7.30pm see the film ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’.

Tickets £5 in advance from Personal Services Store and Dorothy’s Tearoom or £5.50 on the door. See Movies Around the Villages & Towns. On Friday 21st at the Village Hall from 7.30pm see Mike Denham with guest Andy Dickens. Andy is a jazz trumpeter whose lively trumpet and flugelhorn playing evokes the warmth and exuberance of Mardi Gras New Orleans; the heat of Chicago clubland and the excitement of small band New York swing joins Mike Denham, the Ragtime and Boogie Woogie master. Bar available. Tickets £12 from Dorothy’s Tearoom or phone 07500 532543.

HALSTOCK On Saturday 29th ILCHESTER omThe first Charity Car Boot of the seaon April at the Village Hall at 7.30pm see the film ‘The Light starts on Sunday 2nd April. See their advert for more details.

Between Oceans’. The stirring On Thursday 6th from 5.00pm to story of a couple’s dilemma 9.00pm at Northover Manor over a baby found adrift in a rowing boat.

Starring Michael Fassbender and Rachel Weisz.

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there is a Wedding Open Evening. Welcome canapés and a glass of prosecco followed by guided tours of the hotel. Their wedding coordinators will also be on hand to answer any questions.

For more information phone 01935 840447. On Saturday 15th the Museum reopens for the season and has an exhibtion called ‘The Money Men of Ilchester’. It covers the years 973 AD to 1250 AD when Ilchester was a major source of coinage of the realm.

The first 100 children who visit, bringing a parent, will receive a replica silver penny of the period.

LEIGH On Monday 10th April at the Village Hall from 7.30pm see the film ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’. Tickets £6 from Bridge Stores on 01935 872323. See Movies Around the Villages & Towns. On Saturday 15th at 8.00pm at the Village Hall hear The Watkins and Swarbrick Band. They bring their unique brand of acoustic music and will be performing tracks from their CD, ‘Different Routes’. A trademark of the band is that they play music acoustically from different genres; from folk to country, jazz standards, blues and all places in between. There is no set ticket price; instead, the audience is asked to pay what they think the performance is worth at the end of the show.

It is essential, however to reserve seats by phoning 01305 837299.

MARTOCK On Saturday 25th March from 7.30pm at the Parish Hall see the film ‘Sully’.

Tickets £5 from Just for Pets or Martock Gallery or £5.50 on the door. See Movies Around the Villages & Towns. On Tuesday 28th at 7.30pm at the Primary School the History Group have a talk called ‘The Story of Clarks of Street’, a Quaker business of national importance still going strong today. Tim is an archivist at the Clarks Museum.

Admission £3. Annual subscription £10. On Friday 31st at the Parish Hall from 10.00am to 12.00 noon go along to Come For Coffee.

Enjoy cafetiere of coffee (£1) and homemade cakes (50p each) with occasional market stalls. Profits shared between Parish Hall Fund and charities.

On Tuesday 4th April from 6.30pm the Gardening Society visit Castle Gardens for their discount shopping evening.

Visitors £2. For more information phone 01935 22144. On Friday 7th and Saturday 8th at Hurst Works it is the Yandles Woodworking Spring Show. Thousands of visitors come from across the country, to enjoy the informal and friendly atmosphere that is created within the surroundings of this historic timber yard.

The usual working site is transformed with marquees which host a vast array of leading craftspeople.

Live Woodworking demonstrations will keep you entertained with new techniques to learn, useful advice on tools and handy tips.

For more details 01935 822207.

On Saturday 8th from 10.00am to 1.00pm at the Moorlands Shopping Precinct it is the Farmers Market with 16 stalls selling a variety of local produce including buffalo meat, honey, fudge, flapjack, poultry, fruit gin, cakes, bread, plants, vegetables, cheese, cider, chocolates and home-roasted coffee. For a table phone 01935 822202.

On Wednesday 19th at 2.00pm

OPEN DAY Good Friday 14th April (10.30am - 3pm) The Walled Gardens, East Pennard, BA46TP

01749 860039 Vegetable seeds and plants, fruit trees & bushes and Agapanthus Planting and Care advice available. Demonstrations on Growing Agapanthus Plants for sale.

ADMISSION FREE Please note the nursery is only open to the public on our open weekends or by prior arranged appointment

at the Pavilion at the Recreation Ground the WI have a talk called ‘Pins, Needles and a Sewing Machine’ with speaker Rachael Harding.

New members and visitors welcome. For more information call 01935 508311 or 01935 825494. On Tuesday 20th at 7.30pm at the Village Hall see Yeovil Concert Band play. They will be playing film music by John Williams, music from Ennio Morricone including ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’, popular marches and highlights from the musical ‘The Jersey Boys’. The band’s Musical Director is now Band Sergeant Tom Griffin, Royal Marines, who also directs the HMS Heron Volunteer Band.

Tickets £8 on the door or £7 from Martock News, Martock Gallery or from 01935 822706. Wine and soft drinks available. On Friday 21st at 9.30am from the Shopping Precinct there is a free Health Walk. Walks are friendly and about 45 minutes long and are led by trained volunteers at a pace suitable to the group. Everyone welcome.

On Tuesday 25th at 7.30pm at the Primary School the History Group have a talk called ‘The Prehistory of the Levels and Moors’ by Dr Richard Brunning. He will discuss Man’s early activity there, such as the Sweet track of 3807 BC. Visitors £3. For details call 01935 822202. On Friday 28th at the Parish Hall from 10.00am to 12.00 noon go along to Come for Coffee.

Profits shared between Parish Hall Fund and charities. On Saturday 29th at 7.30pm at the Parish Hall it is Film Night with ‘Arrival’. Amy Adams stars as a linguist reaching out to

extraterrestrial visitors in Denis Villeneuve’s high concept film.

An astonishingly beautiful film, both visually and emotionally and tipped for Oscar success.

Tickets £5 in advance from Just for Pets or Martock Gallery or £5.50 on the door.

MILBORNE PORT From Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd April at 7.30pm at the Village Hall Milborne Port Opera presents ‘Into the Woods’.

Tickets £12. For more information phone 01963 371572. See Arts.

On Saturday 29th at 7.30pm at the Village Hall see ‘A United Kingdom’. Tickets £5 in advance from Wayne Pullen Butchers, Crackmore Garage or £5.50 on the door.

See Movies Around the Villages & Towns.

MISTERTON On Saturday 1st April at the WI Hall the Crewkerne Twinning Association have a Quiz Night from 7.00pm. Teams of four, £6 per person with a Ploughmans Supper. Take your own drinks, glasses provided. Coffee and tea available to purchase.

Please book in advance on 01460 75025/74808/77233.

MONTACUTE The triple award winning Farmers and Craft Market at Montacute House, organized by Levels’ Best, continues on Saturday 25th March and then on Saturday 29th April from 10.00am to 2.00pm.

Parking, entry free and dog friendly too.

NORTH CADBURY On Wednesday 19th April at 7.30pm at the Village Hall at the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Secret Nature of Dartmoor’ by Paul Rendell.

Guests £2.

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SEAVINGTON On Thursday 13th April at 7.30pm at the Millennium Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Flower Arranging for Village Shows’ by Myra Cox. Flower arranging materials will be on sale as well as refreshments.

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ODCOMBE On Monday 3rd April at the Village Hall from 8.00pm the film showing will be ‘Allied’. Tickets £5 in advance from 07934 737104 or £6 on the door. See Movies Around the Villages & Towns.

PENDOMER On Sunday 2nd April at the Church from 5.00pm it is the next ‘Practice Makes Perfect’ Wind Ensemble Workshop when the players will perform Gabrieli with Sonata Pian e’ Forte. Free though donations for the church gratefully received. Nibbles available. For further details info@pendomer.org.uk or 01935 891328.

RIMPTON On Saturday 25th March at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Morgan & West will present their show ‘Parlour Tricks’. A supremely entertaining show by two Time Travelling Magicians. Set in a

SOUTH PETHERTON On Saturday 25th March from 8.00pm see the film ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ with a suitable themed light supper included.

Tickets £10, advance booking only. On Sunday 26th March at 7.30pm there is an Acoustic Night. All styles and forms of performance welcome – not just music. On Wednesday 29th at 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a Coffee Morning.

Free Entry. On Friday 31st from 8.00pm see the film ‘Sully’.

Tickets £5. See Movies Around the Villages & Towns. See Arts. On Friday 7th April at 8.00pm see ‘Stompin’ Dave’. Tickets £10 available on 01460 240340, through their website www.thedavidhall.org.uk or on the door £12. See Arts. On

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Saturday 8th from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Methodist Church there is a Spring Sale.

You will find the usual wide range of well stocked stalls.

Refreshments, including hot cross buns will be served. On Saturday 8th at 7.00pm at the Parish Church the Combined Arts Society Choir have their Spring Concert. This year they will be performing Rutter: ‘Feel the Spirit’, Duruflé: Requiem and Fauré: ‘Cantique de Jean Racine’. Tickets £10 (under 16s free) available from N&D News or 01460 241467. On Monday 17th at 7.00pm the Gardening Club visit Brimsmore Garden Centre for a talk and discount shopping.

Visitors £1.50. On Thursday 20th from 9.00am to 4.00pm at the Market Sqaure it is the monthly Artisan and Craft Market. To book a stall please phone 07966 658966. On Friday 21st from 8.00pm see ‘A United Kingdom’. Tickets £5.

See Movies Around the Villages & Towns. On Saturday 22nd from 7.30pm at the David Hall it is Acoustic Night. All styles and forms of performance welcome – not just music. If you wish to perform please drop them an email at folk@chriswatts.org to secure a slot. On Wednesday 26th from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a Coffee Morning. Free Entry. On Wednesday 26th at 7.30pm at the Methodist Church the Local History Group have a talk called ‘Roman Life Around South Petherton’ by John Smith, an archaeologist and reenactor. Non members £3 on the door. On Friday 28th from 8.00pm see the film ‘Arrival’.

Tickets £5.

See Arts.

All events unless stated are at The David Hall.

STOKE SUB HAMDON On Thursday 30th March to Saturday 1st April at the Memorial Hall from 7.30pm the Stoke Performing Arts Group presents a pre-loved village comedy entitled ‘The Charity Shop’.

Tickets £8 from 01935 824784.

TRENT On Tuesday 28th March and Tuesday 4th April at the Village Hall from 12.30pm there are two Lent Lunches.

Soup, bread, cheese and tea/coffee will be served for £5. In aid of Dorset Air Ambulance and the Save the Children Yemen Appeal. For details call Janet Walden on 01935 851753.

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WEST CAMEL On Saturday 1st April from 7.30pm Country and Western Dance Club host the band ‘Cheyenne’. Tickets £6 per person. Snacks and soft drinks available but take your own alcohol. For more details 01460 78895. On Thursday

13th at 7.00pm the Horticultural Society have their AGM followed by coffee and a talk on ‘Hardy Geraniums’ by Martin Young. Non members £2. On Friday 28th April from 7.30pm see ‘Sully’. Admission

£5 on the door. See Movies Around the Villages & Towns. All events at the Davis Hall.

WEST COKER On Wednesday 12th April the Gardening Club at 7.30pm have a trip to Brimsmore for a discount shopping evening. On Friday 21st at 7.45pm at the Village Hall Cinema For All presents ‘The Man Who Sued God’.

Billy Connolly plays Steve Myers, a lawyer who became a fisherman from frustration.

When his one piece of property, his boat, is struck by lightning and destroyed he is denied insurance money because it was ‘an act of God’. He re-registers as a lawyer and sues the insurance company and the church under the guise of God, defending himself. The accident leads him to a friendship and eventual relationship with a journalist, Anna Redmond

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(Davis). Tickets £5 available from the Post Office or phone Marilyn on 01935 863176.

YARLINGTON On Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th April it is the Yarlington Fringe.

On the Friday there is a barn dance with ‘Just Desserts’ flown in from Arizona. On Saturday there will be music all day with various workshops including giant puppet making, drumming, world famous duck race and then local band ‘New Ocean’ will perform in the evening. On Sunday there will also be music all day with more workshops including ukelele and back by popular, demand ‘Circus Beezercus’ workshop and performance.

All events free. There will be a beer festival too and food available. For more details call Jane Braybon on 01963 440660.

YETMINSTER On Tuesday 28th March from 7.30pm the film showing is ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’. Tickets £6 (includes a Choc Ice) available from the Spar Shop. See Movies Around the Villages & Towns. On Wednesday 5th April at 10.00am go along to Coffee N Cakes.

On Tuesday 11th at 7.30pm the Gardening Club show Judges Question Time. On Wednesday 12th at 2.15pm the History Society has a trip to Sandford Orcas Manor House, Gardens and Church. Built around 1550 on the foundations of a medieval house, only three families have owned the property since around 1380.

They will be shown round the house by the current owner, Sir Mervyn Medlycott, whose family has been in residence for the past 250 years. Please note there are no refreshment facilities at the house. On Sunday 30th at 7.30pm see the Fat Marrow Blues Band. All events at the Jubilee Hall.

MOVIES AROUND THE VILLAGES & TOWNS A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (12A) Based on the international best selling book, this is the true feel good story of how James Bowen, a busker and recovering drug addict, had his life transformed when he met a stray ginger cat.

Starring Luke Treadaway, Joanne Froggatt and Ruta Gedmintas. (Showing at Cerne Abbas, Hinton St George, Leigh, Milborne Port, Somerton and South Petherton) A UNITED KINGDOM (12A) This tells the true story of Seretse Khama, heir to the throne of Bechuanaland a British protectorate, now modern-day Botswana, and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in the 1940s in spite of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African Governments. Asante, in collaboration with the screenwriter Guy Hibbert, has managed to recover once again a long-forgotten chapter of Britain’s history – one of political intrigue, “subversive” racism and colonialism – one in which love crosses all boundaries and taboos.

Starring Rosamund Pike and David Oyelowo. (Showing at Castle Cary, Ditcheat, and Sherborne) ALLIED (15) In 1942, an intelligence officer in North Africa encounters a female French Resistance fighter on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. When they reunite in London, their relationship is tested by the pressures of war.

Starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard.

(Showing at Odcombe) ARRIVAL (12A) When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team - led by expert linguist Louise Banks - is brought together to investigate.

As mankind teeters on

the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers - and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity.

Starring Amy Adams.

(Showing at Martock) CAFÉ SOCIETY (12A) Looking for an exciting career, young Bobby Dorfman leaves New York for the glitz and glamour of 1930s Hollywood.

After landing a job with his uncle, Bobby falls for Vonnie, a charming woman who happens

to be his employer’s mistress.

Settling for friendship but ultimately heartbroken, Bobby returns to the Bronx and begins working in a nightclub.

Everything falls into place when he finds romance with a beautiful socialite, until Vonnie walks back into his life and captures his heart once again.

(Showing at East Coker)

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM (12A) In the year 1926 in the Harry Potter universe, the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is terrorizing the magical community. Witches and wizards from all over the world are on high alert as he prepares to launch his next attack. Starring Eddie Redmayne. (Showing in Corton Denham) STAR WARS – ROGUE ONE (12A) All looks lost for the Rebellion against the Empire as they learn of the existence of a new super weapon, the Death Star.

Once a possible weakness in its construction is uncovered, the Rebel Alliance must set out on a desperate mission to steal the plans for the Death Star.

The future of the entire galaxy

EDDIE THE EAGLE (PG) 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

now rests upon its success.

Starring Felicity Jones and Alan Tudyk. (Showing at Corton Denham)

world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

Starring Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman.

(Showing at Batcombe)

SULLY (12A) On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ when Captain ‘Sully’ Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard.

However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career. Starring Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart and Jeff Skiles.

(Showing at Castle Cary andEast Coker)

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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 next issue.

Auctions, Fairs & Sales There is a Toy and Train Collectors Fair on Sunday 26th March from 10.30am till 2.30pm at The Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet. Entry £4.

Great for the toy enthusiast with over 300 stalls making this one of the biggest event of its type in the UK. Entry £4.

On Monday 27th 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.

Live online bidding takes place at easylive.com as well as @thesaleroom.com Lawrence's in Crewkerne have their usual General Sales on Wednesdays 29th March and then 5th, 12th and 26th April. 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.

ABA Auctions in Market Street, Yeovil have their next auction on Saturday 1st April from 10.00am.

Viewing prior to the auction. All

We are always keen to buy antique silver and old Sheffield plate at current prices

lots on easylive.com Duke's in Dorchester have a General Sale at Avenue Auctions, Weymouth Avenue on Tuesdays 4th and 25th from 10.30am.

Catalogue available online and viewing Saturday and Monday prior to the auction.

Lawrence's in Crewkerne have several Fine Art Sales starting from 10.00am. On Tuesday 4th Silver and Vertu; Thursday 6th Jewellery, 19th/20th Century Design and Ceramics and on Friday 7th Pictures, Furniture, Clocks and Rugs. For more information and viewing go to their website.

On Saturday 8th from 9.30am to 4.00pm at Digby Hall, Sherborne there is a Chasty Cottage Antique Fair. This is packed full of interesting dealers so well worth visiting. Entry £1.

The first of the season new Antiques Sunday Fair is taking place at Wardon Hill Trading Post at Evershot Post on Sunday 9th from 9.00am. Full events calendar available from them on 01935 83069 or email whtpost@yahoo.com On Wednesday 12th from 10.00am the Charterhouse Classic Car Auction takes place at the Bath &

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West Showground, Shepton Mallet. The auction is a highlight in the classic car enthusiast's calendar with cars on sale ranging from Renaults to Rolls Royces. Catalogue available on the door at £7.

Antiques and Collectable Auction on Wednesday 19th from 9.30am at 66-68 Southover.

Viewing for all sales from Monday 10.00am to 5.00pm and Tuesday 10.00am to 7.00pm. Further information from 0174 678099.

Duke's in Dorchester have a Fine Art and Specialist Auction for Paintings, Drawings, Books, Furniture and Works of Art at Brewery's Square, Dorchester on Thursday 13th from 10.30am.

Catalogue available online and viewing Saturday and Monday prior to the auction.

Charterhouse Auctioneers has a Pictures, Prints & Books with a selection of Hunting and Shooting items for auction on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st in their Long Street Salesrooms in Sherborne. Catalogue online at www.charterhouse-auction.com

On Sunday 16th from 9.30am to 4.00pm a Giant Flea Market takes place at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet.

The fair has over 250 stands both inside and outside with with everything for sale from toys to ornaments and furniture. Entry £4.50.

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Tinhouse Home and Garden is a small family run business based close to Somerton on Sutton Road towards Long Sutton and has a good selection of garden items, antiques and vintage/retro furniture and other collectible items. Open on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday from 10.30am until 4.30pm they are also available at other time other times but please contact them first.

They concentrate on reclaimed garden furniture, garden planters,

statues, pots, birdbaths, sundials and have many other garden items for sale. They have a selection of impressive mould cast stone busts and wall plaques from a local artist.

If you have anything that you wish to sell they are always looking to purchase more stock items of a similar nature, so do contact them if you have any items for sale - Cash paid.

Finally, they offer a free delivery and collection service for goods in the local area just call them on 01458 241298 or 07971 244441.

Art Deco at the Huckies Art Deco, also called style moderne, is the movement in the decorative arts and architecture that originated in the 1920s and developed into a major style in western Europe and the United States during the 1930s. Its name was derived from 'The Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes' held in Paris in 1925, where the style was first exhibited. Art Deco design represented modernism turned into fashion. Its products included both individually crafted luxury items and mass-produced wares, but, in either case, the intention was to create a sleek and anti-traditional elegance that symbolized wealth and sophistication. Most of the outstanding Art Deco creators designed individually crafted or limited-edition items. One such company UK based company was Myott & Sons.

With growing success they began to produce hand painted Art Deco wares, popularised by their varied ranges of vases and jugs. Many of these pieces survive today suggesting that the quality of the product and their designs using geometric shapes such as the fan, pyramid and top hat vase are highly sought after with brown and orange the predominant colours used in decoration. There were also a number of collaborations in the 1930's, most notably with Goldscheider (an Austrian figure

and wall mask producer) and B.A.G. Co. Ltd (British American Glass). These Deco pieces display the famous gold Myott crown mark on the base. White ware was also produced for the Cunard shipping company with the provision of cubist style tea sets.

There was a fire at the factory in 1949 in which many of the office files were destroyed including vital pattern information. They included the furniture designers Jacques Ruhlmann and Maurice Dufrène; the architect Eliel Saarinen; metal smith Jean Puiforcat; glass and jewellery designer René Lalique; fashion designer Erté; artistjewellers Raymond Templier, H.G. Murphy, and Wiwen Nilsson; and the figural sculptor Chiparus.

The fashion designer Paul Poiret and the graphic artist Edward McKnight Kauffer represent those whose work directly reached a larger audience.

New York City’s Rockefeller Center (especially its interiors supervised

by Donald Deskey; built between 1929 and 1940), the Chrysler Building by William Van Alen and the Empire State Building by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon are the most monumental embodiments of Art Deco. During the 1930s the style took over South Beach in Miami, Florida, producing an area known as the Art Deco historic district.

Although the style went out of fashion in most places during World War II, beginning in the late 1960s there was a renewed interest in Art Deco design. Into the 21st century Art Deco continued to be a source of inspiration in such areas as decorative art and fashion and jewellery design.

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Italian Painting is a Masterpiece

A large oil painting by Italian artist Raffaello Sorbi is one of the star pictures lots in the Charterhouse two day auction of pictures, books, sporting items, antiques and interiors on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st April in Sherborne.

“It is a beautifully executed oil painting depicting the mortally wounded Corso Donati being transported by the monks of San Salvi to their Abbey.” commented Richard Bromell.

“Signed and dated 1867, it appears it is a slightly later version, probably commissioned by a wealthy patron, to the one

he painted and exhibited which won him an award at the Florentine Triennale contest of 1861.”

Coming to the Charterhouse auction from an old farmhouse south of Bristol, it has been in the owner’s family for at least three generations. For some of this time the painting was hung in the children’s nursery although whether it gave the children nightmares or not is unknown!

Estimated at £20,000 to £30,000 it sits in a fine Florentine carved giltwood frame and is in original condition.

Charterhouse is now accepting entries for their spring programme of auctions including pictures, prints and books with a selection of hunting, shooting, fishing and other sporting items in April.

They are also taking entries for their next specialist auction of classic cars in April and classic motorcycles in May. For further information regarding these auctions, or to arrange a home visit, please contact Richard Bromell at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 or email items for valuation at info@charterhouse-auction.com

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Your Care Matters

Health & Wellbeing

by Claire Quinton, Proprietor/Consultant, CQB Care Consultancy

by Niki Cassar

Is ‘Community’ the answer to the Care Crisis? oth nationally and locally great emphasis is being placed on the importance of the ‘community’ taking a lead role in Social Care provision to reduce the burden on Care and Health Services. However, what does this mean and is this really the answer?

Earlier this year David Mowat, a Government Health Minister, announced in Parliament that he believed that the Family, itself a form of community, should provide care for elderly relatives in the same way that they automatically assume the role for their children. However, this would then affect the ability of families to work and therefore meet their own financial commitments. In turn, due to the financial impact of this, this could then lead to lower birth rates because families could not afford to care for both their elderly relatives and their children. What about the elderly who do not have children and younger people with disabilities? It is clear to see that the expectation of families caring for elderly relatives has much wider consequences.

However, how does Somerset see the role of ‘community’ in the solution to the care crisis?

Somerset County Council is actively promoting the importance of ‘community’ and that each shapes and determines the services, solutions, skills and opportunities it provides. The Council does not expect to determine the shape of the solution itself, thus avoiding a ‘one size fits all’ approach, which is to be applauded.

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each community and a desire for cohesion, and a large amount of volunteering and trading skills and services.

There are fantastic examples in Somerset of where this is really starting to take shape – such as the South Petherton Community Partnership, incorporating the South Petherton Care Co-operative.

However, would such a Community Partnership be as successful in the larger towns such as Yeovil?

In Somerset, different organisations and bodies are working on different projects with an emphasis on ‘community’ including: the development of Community Partnerships; the Somerset Village Agents Scheme; the Somerset Micro-enterprise Project and the rollout of Health Coaches in GP surgeries, to name but a few.

However there is not complete coverage of all of these projects and services across the whole of Somerset.

Meaning at this time it is difficult to see this as the definitive answer to the care crisis in Somerset.

In next month’s column CQB Care Consultancy will examine further the role of community in the provision of care and support services in people’s homes, including how these services are commissioned and the options available.

If you would like more information about the Community projects referred to in this column contact CQB Care Consultancy. CQB Care Consultancy have over 14 years experience in Adult Social Care, Funding and Finance and over 17 years experience in Welfare Benefits.

Why do we keep saying sorry? ecently I walked into my local supermarket and a woman nearly bumped into me at the door.

Looking flustered, she immediately said sorry several times and it reminded me of a survey I recently read about, showing that the average British person says ‘sorry’ around eight times per day, and that one in eight people apologise up to twenty times a day. As I continued shopping, I began counting the times I overheard people saying ‘sorry’ in the aisles. By the time I reached the checkout, I was amazed to have counted no less than 38 ‘sorrys’, most of which were completely unecessary! It became clear to me that this is unconscious programming that was instilled when we were children, that has continued to run automatically.

As a child, did you often feel you were being made to say sorry for something that you did not think was your fault? Maybe, like me, you can remember crossing your fingers behind your back as you muttered sorry in a sullen voice. How might you have felt if the parent or other authority figure had gently explained what you had done wrong and asked you to think about what you might have done differently, instead of making you say sorry? Perhaps this might have given you an opportunity to learn something for your own benefit, rather than being left feeling cross and guilty.

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called-for, to try and undo the hurt caused. However what about those who go through life, constantly saying sorry to all and sundry? Perhaps you recognise yourself as one of those people. What does it say about you, and how does it make you feel? By continually saying ‘sorry’, you are, in effect, apologising for being in that place, at that time - in other words, for even existing. This suggests that you have very low self-esteem, and you probably do not even like yourself very much. Chances are that you are also lacking in confidence in many areas of your life.

Would you like to know why? The answer lies in your childhood. Sometime, when you were very young, someone suggested there was something wrong with you. However, they were completely wrong! You were made exactly the way you needed to be made, to do everything you came into this life to do. You are exactly the right gender, height, hair colour, eye colour that you need to be, to be completely successful in this life. You need not change one thing about yourself to be completely loveable!

If you are someone who cannot stop saying sorry, then hypnotherapy can help you to increase your confidence and self-esteem in leaps and bounds. Please call Niki Cassar on 01963 371 695 for a free, confidential chat.

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Property, Home & Interiors Protecting the elderly and the vulnerable This month I want to talk about protecting the vulnerable and elderly from online fraud, scams, door-step crime and distraction burglary.

Recently we have seen incidents across Somerset and Dorset where elderly and vulnerable people have fallen victim to unscrupulous criminals who target them specifically. They prey on the elderly as they are, unfortunately, more likely to fall for internet or online fraud and are more likely to say “yes” if someone knocks on the door or cold calls them on the phone. Help us stop them!

What can I do? Recognising the signs of a fraud, scam, distraction burglar or rogue trader is half the battle. Do you know what to look for and could you help educate a neighbour, friend or relative?

What are the signs? Over recent months we have seen cold-callers selling over-priced cleaning products, rogue traders forcing elderly people to take them to the bank to withdraw large sums for half-completed jobs, distraction burglars coning their way into homes pretending to be from utility companies or collecting magazine subscriptions and even scammers calling people to ask for cash pretending to be police officers!

These criminals are really clever and creative. There are many ways they try to trick their victims, but there are signs to help you identify a fraud, scam or con and protect yourself: · Received an email from a stranger saying you have won money? If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! · HMRC or a bank sent an email asking you to confirm bank details?

They will not do this, they already have them. · A cold caller knocks on the door saying they need to come in to check something or that there is a problem with the roof/boiler/drains etc. They could be a distraction burglar. · A cold caller offers goods or services on the doorstep without providing a quote in writing. It is better to commission work as and when you need it. · Someone claiming to be from the bank/police calls and asks for bank details as there is a problem with your account. · Someone claiming to be from Microsoft or another online company 14

calls asking for your login details and password.

They want to gain access to your computer or tablet.

So what is the advice?

We have three clear messages: If you are not sure, do not open the door.

1. Delete…do not reply.

2. Just hang up…

It might seem rude but… by just by saying “no”, you can avoid becoming a victim of crime.

Help us! Talk to any elderly or vulnerable people you know. Help them to understand some of the ways of recognising scams and frauds, and the simple steps they can take to minimise the risk of becoming a victim. Sign up to either a 'No Cold Calling Zone' or 'Nominated Neighbour Scheme' in your area, or let your neighbours know that they can direct cold callers to you to answer any questions. That alone is often enough of a deterrent.

Please let he Police know if you, neighbours or friends receive any cold callers. It is always useful to know when they are in our area and we can take positive steps once we know where they are.

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2018 Energy Regulations he Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has released guidance to landlords of privately rented non-domestic property on complying with the 2018 'minimum level of energy efficiency' standard (EPC band E).

The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property)(England and Wales) Regulations 2015 mean that, from April 2018, private nondomestic (and domestic) landlords must ensure that properties they rent in

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The document provides guidance and advice on: • Scope of the regulations: the steps a landlord should take to determine whether their property is covered by the regulations, and the steps they should take to ensure their property complies with the minimum level of energy efficiency; • Relevant improvements: how a landlord can identify appropriate energy efficiency improvements for their property • Cost effectiveness: how a landlord can calculate whether particular improvements would be cost effective to install • Exemptions and exclusions: the exemptions framework and the steps a landlord should take to register a valid exemption • Enforcement: the enforcement framework and the options open to enforcement authorities when policing compliance with the minimum standards, including information on fines

and other penalty options • The appeals framework: landlord appeals will be heard by the First-tier Tribunal, part of the court system administered

by Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service; the guidance discusses the steps a landlord will need to take to lodge an appeal, and how that process will be run.

Non-domestic private rented property is any privately rented

property that is not a dwelling. The Regulations establish a minimum standard for both domestic and non-domestic privately rented property; the present guidance relates to nondomestic property only.

Note: Separate guidance to domestic private landlords on complying with their obligations under the minimum standard regulations will be published by the Government in due course.

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Ikea's new flat packs There is no shortage of people who love a DIY challenge but maybe this is now disappearing.

In March those clever Swedes at Ikea have invented a new type of joint that does away with the need for fiddly things like screws and bolts that all too often disappear into thin air or get drilled into the wrong hole!

The 'wedge dowel' allows sections of furniture to slot together like a jigsaw. The idea is to give customers the satisfaction of construction without the stress. The boast is that the new joint means a table can be built in fewer than three minutes. However, before you get too excited the more complex builds such as chests of drawers and wardrobes still require a bag full of screws, bolts and

dowels as only the Reggisor and Lisabo ranges use the new joints.

Over time Ikea is hoping to change this by using the design in more ranges. In the meantime patience and mastery of an Allen key remain essential.

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History

by George Tatham

‘How ill this taper burns’: Local aspects of the early gas industry triking additions to the local landscape appeared during the 1830s in the form of gasworks and Union workhouses.

Gasworks representing a major technological advance in the development of artificial lighting, while the workhouse emerged from the radical Poor Law Amendment Act (1834) in an effort to reform the problem of poverty. The evolution of artificial light provided a major division between modern and pre-modern society, revolutionizing the hours of work and recreation and changing attitudes to the hours of darkness, hitherto regarded with a mixture of dread and fascination.

In England it was William Murdock, an engineer with the Birmingham firm of Boulton and Watt who first became aware of the illuminating qualities of coal-gas in the 1790s, while Frederick Windsor promoted the idea of gaslighting in streets supplied by gas from localised gasworks. In 1812 the first gas company, the London and Westminster Gas Light and Coke Company was established by Royal Charter to fulfil this role. The growth of new gas companies can be divided into three periods: 1818-1825, 18311837 and 1842-1846, starting with the large towns and spreading downwards to towns with populations of 2,500. At first gas was used to provide light in factories, shops, houses, places of entertainment and streets (appliances for cooking and heating came later in the 19th century.)

Earlier illuminants in the ‘dark ages’ included candles (tallow and wax), lamp oil, and rush lights (dipped in animal fat). All attracted considerable disadvantages: poor light quality, the need for frequent snuffing (to combat smoking and guttering), expense, unpleasant odours and the inherent danger of fire. The industrial revolution stimulated the development and introduction of gaslighting.

The process of gas production involves four processes: the heating of coal in iron retorts, which releases a vapour and produces coke; the condensation of the vapour to remove by-products; the purification of the gas to remove further impurities and the storage of the gas in those iconic gasholders before distribution to the burners.

The first local towns to be lit by gas included Wells (1832), then

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Weymouth, Poole, Taunton, Yeovil and Dorchester (1833), followed

by Sherborne, Shaftesbury, Shepton Mallet and Wimborne (1836), then Blandford and Gillingham (1837).

Two of the gas constructors involved were William Stears of Leeds and Stroud and the Beaminster Iron Works of Messrs Fox and Waygood. In 1836, Stears had ‘the lighting of 12 towns in hand’.

A letter in the Sherborne Mercury (November 1833) opined that ‘it is a reproach to the inhabitants to remain in their present obscurity’ with reference to the spirited examples of Dorchester and Yeovil.

Finally, in April 1836 appeared an announcement for the formation of the Sherborne Gas Company under the chairmanship of William Burdon M.P. for Weymouth, with a capital of £3000 to be raised by an offer of 3000 shares at £1 each. The object was to provide lighting for shops, houses and streets so that population could

avail themselves ‘of this social comfort and improvement.’ The initial contract was to provide 70 street lamps and on Thursday 1st December 1836 ‘Sherborne was lighted with gas for the first time.

The display was brilliant and very generally admired. The shops in the principal streets were most conspicuously lit up and showed to the greatest advantage; crowds of persons perambulated the streets and all appeared pleased and gratified with the improvement… and there was a grand display of fire-works exhibited on the Parade’ (Sherborne Mercury, 5 December 1836).

The success of gaslighting in London encouraged emulation in the provinces as evidenced from these local examples, although the results were not always fully appreciated as can be seen in a humorous observation from a Bruton consumer, written in 1874 headed with the quotation used in the title of this article: ‘Sir. Shakespeare never (fortunately for him) had the opportunity of working by the light furnished by the Bruton Gas Co.’

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Town News

by Lauren Hill BRUTON Every Thursday at 11.00am starting by the Museum go along for a 40 minute Health Walk. Generally flat covering with a mixture of pavement and fields in dry weather. Please wear suitable footwear. For more details call the walk leader Bryan Pearson on 01749 938191. 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 April to Harefield Transplant Unit, on Saturday 8th to Brue Valley Rotary Club, Saturday 15th to Bruton Players, Saturday 22nd to Bruton Museum and Saturday 29th to St Mary’s Church. There are hot drinks and refreshments served as well as cakes, books, bric-a-brac and a raffle. It is a good time to meet up, have a drink and either catch up with friends or meet new ones. For more details call 01749 812074.

CASTLE CARY On Saturday 25th March from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Market House there is a tools for self reliance Coffee Morning and Sale. On Tuesday 28th at Caryford Hall at 7.30pm see ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’.

See Movies Around the Villages & Towns. Tickets £5 from the Market House, £6 on the door. On Friday 31st at 2.30pm at Caryford Hall the U3A have a talk called ‘The World’s Endangered Species’ by Dawn Lawrence. Dawn speaks on behalf of Wildlife Trusts, in particular the Born Free Foundation. She will talk about her book ‘Two Steps Behind’.

On Saturday 1st April at 9.30am to 12.00 noon at the Market House there is a Christian Aid Coffee Morning. On Tuesday 4th at 12.00 noon to 5.00pm at the

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Rugby Club there is a Bridge Lunch for Macmillan Cancer Support. For details call 01963 351886. On Tuesday 4th from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Carymoor Environmental Centre it is the Easter Family Fun Day with ‘Signs of Spring’. Crafts, trails and activities celebrating the arrival of spring. Spring bingo challenge, decorate a crown, ‘who’s my mum’ trail, make creatures out of scraps such as bunnies, chicks, frogs and butterflies and pond dipping for freshwater minibeasts and amphibians.

Entry £12 per family, £3 per additional participant. On Tuesday 4th at 2.30pm at the Methodist School Room the Ceramics Group have a talk called ‘The Liverpool Porcelain of Chaffers and Christians’ - two of the major 18th Century Liverpool Manufacturers, by Maurice Hillis. Visitors £5. On Thursday 6th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Carymoor Environmental Centre it is the Future Field Naturalists Club.

Try your hand at pond dipping and investigate smaller bugs and beasties. You might spot some of their amphibians too.

Then help with planning oxygenating weeds and creating barley-straw pond monsters.

Suitable for unaccompanied 812 year olds. Booking essential. Entry £6 per child from 01963 351350. On Tuesday 4th at 7.30pm at Caryford Hall the Somerset Wildlife Trust have an illustrated talk called ‘Urban Peregrines of Bristol and Bath’ on behalf of the Hawk and Own Trust. Tea and coffee available. On Thursday 6th at the Methodist Schoolroom at 7.30pm the Gardening Association have a talk called ‘Successful Gardening in the Shade’ by Christopher Bond.

Non members £1. On Friday 7th at 7.30pm at the Methodist Church the Choir have their Spring Concert. Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the door, available from the Market House, Bailey Hill Books, or from David Osborne on 01963 351275. Refreshments included. Funds raised for Christian Aid. On Friday 7th at 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall the Gardening Club has a talk called ‘From Flower Pot to Honey Pot’. Gerald Fisher will be giving an insight into bees, flowers and honey. On Saturday

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8th at 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Market House there is a Museum Coffee Morning. On Saturday 8th at 2.30pm at the Methodist Church there is a talk on the collection of 17th century coins found during the building work in the centre of Castle Cary with speaker Maureen Wincott. All welcome. On Saturday 8th at Caryford Hall from 8.00pm the Carnivals in Somerset Promotion Project have live music with Mustang Sally.

Tickets £10, includes Ploughman’s supper. For more details 01963 440472. On Tuesday 11th from 7.00pm at Caryford Hall see ‘A United the Market House or £6 on the Kingdom’. Tickets £5 available door. See Movies Around from the Market House or £6 on the Villages & Towns. On the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Friday 28th at 2.30pm at Towns and Villages’) On Thursday Caryford Hall the U3A has a 13th at 7.30pm the Gardening talk with Ben Kane, author of Association have their visit to Roman historical fiction. He will Castle Gardens for a discount talk about walking Hadrian’s shopping evening. For more Wall in full Roman dress. On details 01963 240837. On Saturday 29th at 10.00am at the Saturday 15th at 10.00am at the Market Place there is a Scouts Market House there is a Cygnets Coffee Morning. On Saturday and Majorettes Coffee Morning.

29th from 10.00am to 4.30pm On Sunday 16th the George Hotel at the Shambles, Market House have a Children’s Easter Egg there is a one day workshop for Hunt. For details 01963 Italian Bread Making with 350761. On Thursday 20th from renowned bread maker Paul 2.00pm starting at Milbrook Youd. Costs £50. Please quote Surgery there is a Health Walk.

BYEWLF01 when booking on Around one mile long and not 0330 332 7997. strenuous followed by a talk by one of the Millbrook Surgery CREWKERNE Every Tuesday at the Health Coaches and cup of tea Sports Centre from 5.00pm join in the Market House. Enquiries in at the new weekly Walking to Laura Tilling 01963 351461 Netball sessions. No need to or at the surgery. On Saturday book. First session free then 22nd from 9.00am at the Market £3.50 per session. On Saturday House there is Choir Coffee 8th April at 7.30pm at The Dance Morning. On Sunday 23rd go House, Gouldsbrook View, along to The George Hotel for North Street see Bartholomew their special St George’s Day celebrations and menu from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. On Tuesday 25th at 10.30am at the Caryford Hall there is a NADFAS illustrated lecture ‘Art of the Magical Local & Reliable Plumber Cave Churches Gas safe registered, fully insured of Cappadocia’.

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Highlights from LaFollette’s career include performances with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and, as a soloist with the City of London Sinfonia.

Tickets £15. See Arts. On Wednesday 19th from 7.30pm at Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall the Crewkerne and District Astronomical Society have a talk called ‘Eight Great Astronomers’

by Bob Mizon. On Friday 21st at Henhayes Centre from 12.30pm there is a Chef’s Special Lunch.

This time it will be roast lamb followed by fruit crumble with fruit juice, tea or coffee and chocolates. Cost £8. For more details and to book call 01460 74340. On Friday 21st at Wadham School at 7.30pm the Film Crew presents ‘The Crow’s Egg’. An amusing, energetic and poignant film about two brothers surviving in the slums of Chennai, India – from where the cast was recruited. On Saturday 29th at the Henhayes Centre from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a ‘Big Breakfast’. Egg, sausage, bacon, tomato or

ILMINSTER On Saturday 1st April at the Market House from 8.30pm to 12.30pm go along to the monthly Produce Market.

Local groups and producers sell their goods locally and support the projects that are in need of help. If you are interested in having a stall at £5 contact Emma Jane at 01460 298090.

On Saturday 1st at 7.45pm at the Warehouse Theatre see the film ‘Fallen Idol’. The young son of a diplomat, Phillipe, often finds himself alone. To entertain the boy, the household butler, Baines, creates adventurous stories of his past. As a result, Phillipe idolises the servant seeing him as a hero. Then something happens! Guests to take seats after 7.30pm. On Friday 7th at 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see Bartholomew LaFollette on cello accompanied by Caroline Palmer on piano. Tickets £15.

See Arts. On Tuesday 11th April at Broadway Village Hall at 7.30pm the Ile Valley Flower Club have a flower arranging demonstration entitled ‘Madam Du Paris’ by Susan Griffiths. On Sunday 15th at 7.45pm at the Warehouse Theatre see the film ‘Phoenix’. After undergoing reconstructive surgery, a concentration camp survivor

tries to find out if her husband betrayed her to the Nazis.

Guests to take seats after 7.30pm. On Sunday 16th from 10.00am to 12.30pm on the Brittens Field and Recreation Ground there will be an Easter Egg Hunt. Entry £1. On Thursday 27th at 7.30pm The Heritage of the Ile Trust have their AGM and talk at The Shrubbery Hotel. There will be a slide show presentation and talk by Robin Gilbert from the South Airfields Trusts who will talk about when and why Merrifield Aerodome was built and how important it was in WWII. Entry £10 includes optional buffet. For more details call Rowland Garland on 01460 52673 or Allan White on 01460 53928.

production ‘Lovesong’. Tickets Adults £8, Students £5 available from Marsh’s and The Abbey Shop. See Arts. On Friday 31st March at 7.00pm at the Catholic Church Hall the Twinning Association have their AGM and a talk from Mike Burks. They are also looking for up to six more committee members. On Saturday 1st April from 8.00pm at the Digby Church Hall see ‘Dance to Live’ who play 60’s to present. Take your own drinks. Tickets £8 or two for £15 available from the TIC. For more information phone 01935 815341. On Saturday 8th from 9.30am to 4.00pm at Digby Hall it is the monthly Chasty Cottage Antique Fair. Entry £1 and from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Digby Church Hall the 13th Annual Spring Craft Fair takes place.

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Enquiries 01749 677049. Also on Saturday 8th at 7.00pm at the West End Hall there is a Roller Disco. Take your own skates.

Free entry. On Monday 10th from 9.30am to 3.30pm at the Digby Hall the West Country Embroiderers have a workshop called ‘Needle Lace’. New members welcome. For details phone Ann on 01963 34696.

On Wednesday 12th at the West End Hall join in the Easter Bingo. Doors opens 6.30pm,

LANGPORT On Monday 3rd April at 7.30pm at the Library the History Society have a talk called ‘The life & times of Dr Jonathan Toogood, founder of Bridgwater Hospital’ by Lesley Sutcliffe. 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.

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See Arts. On Tuesday 27th from 10.00am the Welding - Diagnostics - Air Condition Blackmore Vale and Yeovil National Trust Tyres - Brakes - Exhausts - Clutches Association have their Spring Walk in the Stourhead area.

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The walk will start with a guided tour and talk about, the Sherborne Road, Milborne Port, gardens. On Thursday Nr Sherborne, DT9 5AU 27th at 7.30pm at the Catholic Church Hall www.crackmoregarage.com the Floral Evening eyes down £7. On Wednesday Group have a demonstration 12th at 7.30pm at the Digby called ‘I Am In The Mood For…’ Church Hall Sherborne Flicks

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Tickets £6 available from the On Saturday 29th from 11.00am TIC. See Movies Around to 2.00pm at the West End Hall the Villages & Towns. On there is a Tabletop and Car Boot Thursday 13th at 7.30pm the Sale. For more details call Gardening Association have 07548 653393. their annual Spring Show at Digby Hall. On Tuesday 18th the SOMERTON On Monday 27th Blackmore Vale and Yeovil March at Parish Rooms at 7.30pm National Trust Association have The Green Gardeners are their Spring Lunch at the Golf having a Powerpoint Club. On Wednesday 19th at Presentation showing some 7.30pm at the Digby Church of their own garden projects and Hall the Dorset Wildlife Trust makeovers. Visitors welcome have a talk called ‘Birds in a £2. On Saturday 1st April at Cage’. In 1941 four prisoners 2.00pm at the Town Hall ACE of war held in Warbourg Camp Arts presents an Artist Talk with watched and recorded birds Jenni Dutton who will discuss her seen from the camp. The exhibition ‘Dementia Darnings’. speaker - author, journalist and For more information visit RSPB employee, Derek www.acearts.co.uk On Friday Niemann - was given the papers 7th from 10.00am to 2.00pm at of one of these men, Peter the Market Place go along to the Conder, who later became the monthly Market. Plenty of stalls Director of RSPB, and so the including meat, plants, book of the same title was homemade soaps and candles, written. The talk follows the wool art craft, Dorset pies, Chairman’s brief Annual Report. preserves, Italian cheeses, Entry £2.50. For details 01963 bespoke catering and more. For 23355. On Saturday 22nd at more details email on

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marketonatsomerton@gmail.com On Monday 10th and Monday 24th at 10.45am at West Street Church Somerton Sings are meeting. They sing anything well known, songs from the shows, old English melodies, and songs from the 30’s up to present. For details 01458 272750. On Saturday 22nd at 7.30pm at the Parish Room see the film ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’. Tickets £6 available from Cobbs, Brunel Precinct or from 01458 241808. See Movies Around the Villages & Towns. On Saturday 22nd at St Mary’s Church at 7.30pm there is a Wessex Singers Concert.

Music by Benjamin Britten, Amadeus Mozart and John Rutter. Tickets £10. On Monday 24th at 7.30pm at the Parish Rooms the Green Gardeners welcome Musgrave Willow who will give us a demonstration of willow weaving followed by a hands-on workshop. Visitors £2. On Thursday 27th at the Sports Club from 8.30pm there is a Quiz.

Teams up to six people, £2 per person. All welcome to this friendly monthly brain teaser.

On Friday 28th at 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Edgar Community Hall the U3A are meeting. After any announcements there will be a guest speaker. Non members £1.50. On Saturday 29th at the Town Hall from 10.00am to 12.00 noon ACE Arts presents an Artists Tour and Talk with Terri Hogan. She will discuss her mixed media exhibition ‘Where Sea Meets Land’. For more information call 01458 273008. On Saturday 29th at 7.00pm at the Parish Rooms there is a Cocktails and Casino Party with fancy dress. In aid of Walk the Walk breast cancer charities. Tickets £12 available from Cobbs Health Foods.

WINCANTON On Saturday 8th April from 10.00am to 11.30am at the Library go along to ‘Blooming Fabulous’ – a story and craft event for children aged 4-10. There will also be an Easter egg hunt, as well as creating flowers and cards and maybe some planting too. On Saturday 22nd at 12.00 noon Dr Maureen Ellis will be giving an interactive talk ‘The Critical Global Citizen’. Explore the individual’s role in the transformative power of language and communication to construct global community.

Bring your thoughts, ideas, beliefs, curiosity and questions to this interactive talk. Tea,

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coffee and light refreshments will be provided. This event is free but please phone 01963 32173 or sign up at The Library desk beforehand, as places are limited.

YEOVIL On Saturday 25th March from 10.00am to 2.00pm at Montacute House the Levels’ Best have their monthly Farmers and Craft Market. Local seasonal produce and crafts. Dogs welcome. Free entry. On Sunday 26th it is the Yeovil Half Marathon. Registration at 7.00am and marathon starts at 9.00am. The route begins at Petters Way, goes along the entire length of Yeovil Country Park and then leaves the town on the western side to Montacute House, before returning on quiet country roads to the Town Centre finish in the Quedam Shopping Centre. On Saturday 1st April from 2.00pm at Birchfield Hall there is a Jumble Sale. All usual stalls, clothes, books, music media, bric-a-brac and shoes. Raffles, tea, coffee and cakes. All proceeds to animal charities. Admission 30p. On Saturday 1st at 7.30pm at the Conservative Club there is a Quiz Night on behalf of Radio Camelot, Yeovil Hospital Radio.

Tickets £6 per team. Light refreshments included. On Monday 3rd from 7.00pm at The Viceroy, 100 Middle Street the Mayor of Yeovil hosts a Charity Curry Night. Tickets £18 with a set menu. For more details 07425 156591. The Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society have an interesting talk by Mary Siraut on ‘Writing the Victoria County History for Somerset’ on Friday 7th at 7.30pm at the Holy Trinity Church, Lysander Road. Guests £2 and all welcome. Also on Friday 7th at 8.00pm there will be Salsa evening at Café Nero.

Go along for dancing, coffee and cake. There will be a lesson at 8.15pm and social dancing from 9.00pm. Music from Tim Heasman – a selection of salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton and cha cha. Complete beginners welcome. No need to take a partner. Food and drink served all evening. Entry £5.

On Monday 10th at 12.00 noon at the Yeovil Court Hotel The Probus Club have a lunch followed by a talk on ‘E Debenham, Baronet of Bladen’.

New members are always welcome. For more details call Geoff Byham on 01935 881422. On Wednesday 19th the Yeovil Cinema Club will have their next outing. There is

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Open Mon-Sat, 10.00-17.00 01458 270114 Market Place, Somerton, TA11 7LX normally a coffee or a meal afterwards to discuss the film and plan the next one. Please ensure to book your tickets the weekend before showing of the film. Film to be determined nearer the time. For more information email lesleyradiance@yahoo.co.uk, phone 07884 058248 or 07870 764186. On Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd the Yeovil Beer Festival takes place at Westland’s Leisure Complex.

They will have over 80 real ales and 20 ciders with live music from local bands. Opening times on Friday and Saturday evenings 6.00pm to 11.00pm and Saturday 12.00pm to 5.00pm. Tickets £7 to £10.

On Wednesday 26th at 7.30pm at the Holy Trinity Church the Floral Society have a demonstration called ‘Fleur Amour’ by National Demonstrator Emily Broomhead.

Tickets £10. On Thursday 27th from 8.00am to 2.00pm at Cartgate Picnic Site there is a local Somerset food, drink and crafts Market. Free entry. For

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On Friday 28th April to Monday 1st May at the Yeovil Showground from 10.00am it is the Abbey Hill Steam Rally. During the day a full entertainment programme is available with ring events, live bands and singers in the refreshment marquee. In the evening the fun continues in the marquee and the fairground stays open until late. On Saturday 29th from 10.00am to 2.00pm at Montacute House Levels’ Best have their monthly Farmers and Craft Market. Local seasonal

produce and crafts. Free entry.

On Saturday 29th at The Triangle it is the Town Criers Competition. They come from far and wide to keep up the ancient tradition of crying and to compete in the annual competition. They provide a colourful spectacle entertaining visitors throughout the day as each competitor performs their home town cry and a cry of their own choice in the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress of Yeovil.

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Music Gigs All Music Gigs are free entry unless mentioned.

March 25th Ross Kirk, Rock Covers, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm 'The Relics', Rock/Blues, The Old Pound Inn, Langport, 8.30pm 'Blackout City', Rock/Pop, The Mermaid Hotel, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Daytona', Rock/Pop, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Livewired', Rock Covers, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Unknown Identity', Merriott Social Club, 9.00pm 'One Tree Hill', Acoustic, Conservative Club, Crewkerne, 9.00pm 26th Ross Kirk, Rock Covers, The Foresters Arms, East Coker, 3.30pm 'Silverback', Rock Covers, The Kelways Inn, Langport, 6.00pm 31st 'Silverback', Rock Covers, Coopers Mill, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Livewired', Rock Covers, Dubs at the Mill, Crewkerne, 9.00pm April 1st

'Powercut', Acoustic/Electric Rock/Pop, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm 'Freak Circus', Rock Covers & Originals, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.00pm 'The Perfect Strangers', Classic Rock, The 94 Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Bad Edukation', Classic Rock, The Mermaid Hotel, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Mandown', The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Syndicate', Rock Covers, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'John De Barra, Covers 60's-present, The Royal Oak, Crewkerne, 9.00pm Richard and Ferg's Open Mic Night & Jam Session, Kelways Inn, 6th Langport, 9.00pm 8th 'Doctors Orders', R&B, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm Chris Banderas, Classic Rock, The King William Inn, Crewkerne, 9.00pm 'Bad Edukation', Classic Rock, Half Moon Inn, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.30pm 14th 'Silverback', Rock Covers, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.00pm 'D-State', Covers 70's-present, The Arrow, Yeovil, 9.00pm 15th 'Livewired', Rock Covers, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm 'Bad Edukation', Classic Rock, Crewkerne Conservative Club, 8.45pm Kid Kane & the Mutineers, Kelways Inn, Langport, 9.00pm 'Daytona', Rock/Pop, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'The Relics', Rock/Blues, The Brewers Arms, South Petherton, 9.00pm 'We R 4', Pop/Rock/Acoustic, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.15pm 'The Renegades', Various Covers, Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Men's Club, 9.30pm 16th ‘DaveySteve and Skeg’ Rose and Crown, Bradford Abbas. 9.00pm US Acoustic Evening, Original Acoustics, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 3.30pm 'Elvis 56', Rock, The Foresters Arms, East Coker, 3.30pm 'Livewired'. Rock Covers, Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil, 8.00pm 'Lewis and the Sound of the Suburbs, Ska, The Royal Marine, Yeovil, 9.00pm 22nd ‘ Rose and Crown, Bradford Abbas. 9.00pm 'Old Dogz New Trix', Rock/Blues/Pop, Yeovil Labour Club, 9.00pm 'Silverback', Rock covers, The 94 Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Rip It Up', Rock, The Royal Standard, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Nasty Habits', Blues Rock, The Mermaid Hotel, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'La Bella Vista', Soul & Motown Covers, The Rose and Crown, Martock, 9.00pm 'We R 4', Pop/Rock/Acoustic, South Petherton Sports & Social Club, 9.15pm 23rd 'The Lewis Creaven Band, Rock Covers & Originals, The Foresters Arms, East Coker, 3.30pm 28th 'Bad Edukation', Classic Rock, The Black Swan, Langport, 8.00pm 'The Chocolate Frogs', Rock Covers, Somerset Steam and Cider Rally, Yeovil, 8.30pm 29th ‘Blue Deal’ Rose and Crown, Bradford Abbas. 9.00pm Karina and the Slaves, Pop/Rock, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.45pm 'Rip It Up', Rock, The Old Pound Inn, Langport, 9.00pm 'Powercut', Acoustic/Electric Rock/Pop, The Mermaid Hotel, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Livewired', Rock Covers, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Disciples', The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Crimson on Silver', Classic Rock, The Foresters Arms, East Coker, 9.00pm 'Doctors Orders', R&B, Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Men's Club, 9.00pm 'The Relics', Rock/Blues, The Royal Oak, Ilminster, 9.00pm 'Wrecking Ball', Country Rock, The Royal Oak, Crewkerne, 9.00pm DJ Luke Mann, Drum and Bass Night, Kelways Inn, Langport, 9.00pm 'The Godbrothers', Rock/Blues/Pop, The King William, Crewkerne, 9.00pm 30th 'Shadrack Street Blues Band', Abbey Hill Steam Rally, Yeovilton, 7.00pm Tom Clements, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 6.00pm 'The Fat Marrow Band', Jazz/Blues, Yetminster Village Hall, 8.00pm 'Livewired', Rock Covers, Abbey Hill Steam Rally, Yeovilton, 8.30pm If you would like to advertise your pub or club events here send in your details. This will also appear on our website. We can also put your event in bold and yellow to stand out. This is just £6 per event or free if you advertise with us! Call 01935 424724 or e-mail us.

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Spring Gardening April Plant Fairs Do not forget the The Hardy Plant Society, Somerset Group, once again joins forces with East Lambrook Manor Gardens to hold its Early Spring Plant Fair on Saturday 25th March in the grounds of East Lambrook

Manor Gardens. There will be 18 top independent nurseries and seedsmen from all over the South West, including East Lambrook’s own Margery Fish Plant Nursery. The plant fair will run from 10.00am to 4.00pm with the £4 entry price also giving full access to the famous cottage garden. This is a reduction on the normal garden entry price of £6.00. RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) and HPS members get in at the further reduced price of £3.50.

On Sunday 9th April from 10.00am to 2.00pm the biggest Plant Fair in Dorset takes place at Mapperton House, near Beaminster. This fair has taken place for 18 years and attracts over 32 nurseries from throughout the South West There really is something for everyone and nursery owners will be on hand to offer personal advice and a wide range of exciting plants is guaranteed.

Admission is £3 in aid of Multiple Sclerosis. For a full list of nurseries and details of the other sales during the year at Yarlington House, near Wincanton call 01460 242620 or visit www.plantfairs.com

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Can You Open Your Garden for the Hospice?

St Margarets Hospice is launching an Open Gardens campaign where they are asking people to open their gardens. It will be run along similar lines to the NGS Open Gardens Scheme where people can pick a date that suits them and open their gardens with people paying a donation to the Hospice. There will be an accompanying book printed to advertise the gardens as well as being put on their website. For further information call 0845 3459671.

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April Gardening

by Mike Burks Managing Director of The Gardens Group

Environmentally friendly control of slugs and snails espite the winter being colder than last year it was not cold enough to have slowed up the populations of slugs and snails. Many gardeners are reluctant to use chemical controls because of the potential damage to pets, children and wildlife including hedgehogs. To be fair if used correctly, modern slug pellets are much safer due to the fact that the pellets are much more attractive to slugs and snails. The chemical Eraza is made up of smaller particles so that the slug can consume it more easily, which means less chemical is required to achieve control.

However, if chemical control can be avoided then that is better news for our wildlife including the natural predators of slugs and snails, such as rove beetles, ground beetles, frogs, toads, slow worms, grass snakes, glow worm larvae, centipedes, thrushes, blackbirds and of course, the hedgehog!

Sometimes a bad taste can drive away slugs and snails and there is a great product, which can help keep those munchers at bay. Listed as people, pet and planet friendly, 'Grazers' contains Calcium Chloride, which absorbs into the foliage of plants, making them taste bad to slugs and snails but we do not notice it.

There are several barriers that are also useful in localised situations, such as 'Slug Gone wool pellets', which are getting rave reviews at the moment. The pellets swell to form a mat which absorbs moisture from the slug making it difficult to cross the mat, this is a particularly useful method for localised control especially in tubs and pots.

Increasingly popular is the use of biological control for slugs,

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such as nematodes, microscopic worm-like creatures, which are in packs of clay and then mixed with water and spread around the garden. These naturally occurring nematodes hatch out and infect the slugs from within.

Nematodes can only be used once the soil has warmed up, which usually means the middle of March onwards.

Other nonchemical controls include the beer trap, a plastic dish filled with beer, which acts as a lure and should be positioned near the crop that needs protecting.

The slugs are attracted to the beer rather than your crops and end up drowning.

When asked which of these treatments is best, I tend to suggest choosing a combination of approaches and stick at it to keep on top of the problem.

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Subscribe to SSDC's Garden Colourfence – The Only Waste service with ease garden fence you will Do you love gardening but dislike subscription period. ever need! the time, mess and cost of putting There are two options available: garden waste in your car and driving to the recycling site? The fast, clean and cheap alternative is a subscription to South Somerset District Council's efficient garden waste collection service.

You get a roomy wheeled bin that is easy to fill as you walk it around your garden, saving time and energy going back and forth and the bin holds your garden waste neatly in a corner - no more messy piles of rubbish blowing in the wind.

Wheel your bin outside for the fortnightly collection and our staff will empty it, leaving you to sit back and smell the roses instead of using fuel and time going to the recycling centre.

We collect flowers, plants, grass cuttings, leaves, hedge trimmings, almost all weeds, and even branches up to four inches across, and compost them in Somerset.

Subscriptions start from Saturday 1st April each year. You can join the service during the year, but the full fee will apply.

Refunds cannot be issued for cancelling the service during the

• A 12 month subscription is £53.50. This service remains good value and offers a quick and easy way for your garden waste to be collected and composted.

• A 24 month subscription is £100.

We are continuing to offer a two year option as last year it proved popular with our customers. We are able to offer a discount as we save money by reducing our administration and postage costs.

In addition, 24 month subscribers will be protected from any possible price increase in the second year of their subscription.

To join the Garden Waste Collection service or visit www.southsomerset.gov.uk/garde nwaste or call 01935 462462.

Alternatively, customers can apply to use compostable garden sacks, which currently cost £26 (£26.50 after 1 April 2017) for 10 sacks.

These sacks can be left out for collection each fortnight on the collection day for garden waste for the property.

Andy and Shelley Stewart, launched Colourfence three years ago in South Somerset & Dorset.

They have been working hard towards promoting Colourfence and this is fast becoming a well-known product across their area.

Great news for the area's homeowners who have become frustrated and tired of maintaining their traditional timber fencing!

The feedback from their customers has been overwhelming and this has increased their recommendations from happy customers, who are extremely pleased with their new low maintenance fence, so they can now spend more time enjoying their gardens.

Colourfence is the alternative to timber fencing. Their fence is guaranteed not to warp, chip or peel for up to 25 years. Put an end to painting, an end to rotten posts - an end to constant maintenance! Colourfence goes up, stays up whatever the weather, even against wind gusts

of 130mph! Virtually maintenance free, with an occasional wash down with water to keep it looking as good as new. Both sides of the panel are the same, so both you and your neighbour have a stunning fence to look at year after year, ensuring good neighbourly relations.

Our fences and gates are available in a variety of heights and colours with or without trellis, and our skilled installation team will make short work of transforming your garden. Starting costs are in line with comparable traditional systems but offer the ongoing peace of mind that Colourfence will continue to save you time and money year after year. Call for a free no obligation visit 01935 481013 or visit www.colourfencesouthsomerset.co.uk

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Food and Drink Pizza Sales pushed up by Posh Toppings Italians look away now but sales of supermarket pizzas are booming in Britain as shoppers turn to the chilled and frozen aisles of supermarkets. New toppings such as fig and beef jerky, stuffed crusts and stonebaked varieties have all helped sales to rise to almost £1 billion. Much of this is down to supermarkets adding premium toppings and expanding their ranges to appeal to broader tastes. With own-label pizza some innovation has taken place with the 'superfoods' such as kale, beetroot and broccoli as well as spelt

and rye sour-dough in the base.

The average British household buys shop-bought pizzas 14.4 times a year which represents £519 million spent on chilled pizzas and £416 on frozen versions so no wonder the supermarkets are interested.

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The Rising Sun Chinese takeaway offer delicious traditional Chinese cuisine freshly cooked to order for collection or delivery*. Using the very finest ingredients and setting the highest of standards. Please visit our website for our full menu.

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Students Special Lunch Deal If you have a Student Card then go along to Prime Kitchen Co in Princes Street, Yeovil where they have a lunch deal just for you. You can choose from a classic burger with cheese; a traditional hot dog or veggie bubble burger for vegetarian all with French fries for just £5.50.

Restaurant & Takeaway 01749 812679 Cooked traditionally, using the finest fresh ingredients.

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Allen & Cheryl welcome you with a cosy bar & great food.

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Restaurant Review

by Franchesca Dening

The Kings Arms, Charlton Horethorne his country Inn and Hotel is in the village of Charlton Horethorne, between Sherborne and Wincanton. First licensed as an Inn in 1813, the original grand frontage of the hotel remains; whilst inside has been refurbished bringing a more contemporary feel.

Tony and Sarah Lethbridge purchased The Kings Arms in September 2007 and after an 18 month restoration project, it opened in 2009. They personally run this 5 star hotel, supported by a team providing a high quality service with a friendly atmosphere. Tony is front of house, whilst Sarah is in the gallery styled kitchen with up to six classically trained chefs, creating the exceptional home-made dishes that they are renowned for.

Seasonal produce is used to create traditional and modern British dishes, with a little influence from around the world. Everything is made in their kitchens including

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Craft Beers on the Rise As our local pubs are closing almost every day the number of brewery launches leapt by 55% in Britain last year the craft boom continue. A record 520 sites started operating last year with 10 openings each week. The budding entrepreneurs seem to have been encourages by a string of success stories from start-up brands that have become a hit with consumers.

The Camden Town Brewery, which produces brands including Hells, Pale Ale and Pils, has been bought up by AB InBev for some £85 million in 2015,

having started the business only five years beforehand. SAB Miller also bought the Meantime Brewery which was founded in 2002 for a reported £120 million only to sell it to Japan's Asahi last year.

Craft beers have also proved not to be a 'flash in a pan' with both supermarkets and pubs realising they are going to lose sales if they do not make room for these brands. However, while these beers have only a share of 8% of the total beer market in the UK, they control more than 20% of the market in the USA so som3thing to watch!

bread, pasta and ice creams. All freshly cooked to order, diners can choose the bar area for a light snack to main meals in their restaurant. They are also very happy to accommodate any special dietary requirements. The menu changes regularly and this can be downloaded from their website but currently includes roasted lamb rump with champ mash, mini Piccolo parsnips, curly kale and h a rosemary jus for £19.50 or something lighter such as beer battered fish and hand cut chips with mushy peas and tartar sauce for £15. All puddings are £7.

Children are welcome choosing from a menu of the same high standard as their main menu.

As you enter there is a bar and a seating area with a nice cosy fireplace. Tthe wine list has a good selection of over 50 wines with a small glass of house wine at £4.45 and a bottle from £17.80 or you can buy a bottle to take-away from £9.80.

With seating up to 70 a la carte diners and 75 for a seated table d'hôte meal, the restaurant offers an ideal setting for any occasion. You can relax in the comfort of the bar, play croquet on the lawn or, relax by the fire and sink into a cosy sofa.

On the evening the Dinner Club visited we were a large group at 30 and had pre-ordered from two courses at £22.50 or three courses at £27.50. We were offered their Function Menu and took up their main restaurant with a large square seating plan. They had jugs of water on the table and smart linen serviettes with the crest of the hotel plus very comfortable black leather chairs. We also had home made bread and butter placed on the table.

The choice of starters were: Vegetable soup; Warm chicken, pancetta, mushroom and tarragon salad; Home cooked hot smoked salmon with cucumber, dill, onion seed salad with horseradish creme fraiche; Marinated Tomatoes with Roquette, charred Halloumi and pumpkin seeds. The smoked salmon was the most popular choice. It was good quality and came with an excellent dressing. The warm chicken salad was moist and well presented.

The main courses included: Confit of Duck Leg with Israeli couscous, Moroccan spiced carrot salad with red wine jus; Breast of Jospered Chicken, Mediterranean vegetables, Rooquette and Parmesan salad and new potatoes: Salmon fishcakes with chive cream sauce and mixed leaves; Tomato Tart Tartin. The mains were reasonable sized portions, flavoursome and nicely presented.

The chicken was enjoyed and the duck was well cooked.

The desserts were: Vanilla Pannacotta with soft fruits; Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice-cream; Hot chocolate fudge cake with blood orange sorbet. These traditional puddings were thorough enjoyed and beautifully presented with well thought through finishing touches. We were also offered coffee or tea and petit fours which was a nice gesture to finish the meal.

The inn is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. There are 10 ensuite bedrooms which have been individually designed and furnished with its own unique look and all named after precious gemstones.

The Conduit Dinner Club members received a good meal with efficient service. We were made welcome so go along, have a drink or meal and see what you think? To reserve a table call 01963 220281 and do not forget to mention The Conduit Magazine.

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Special Offers for Februar y are below. Call now and reser ve your table: Bishops Caundle: White Hart (01963 23301) Weds: 8oz Sirloin Steak+ drink £12.95; Lunch for Smaller Appetites £5; Tues-Sat: £5 mains, £7.50 2 courses Bradford Abbas: Rose & Crown Inn (01935 474506) Thurs: Steak Night - 2 steaks + drink £25. Lunch: Fish, chips, peas & pudding £6.95. See website for details.

Castle Cary: George Hotel (01963 350761) Sun Steak Night: 2 Rumps £20 + wine; Wed: Gin cocktail + Steak Special Evershot: The George Albert Hotel (01935 483430) Hambridge: Brown & Forrest Smokery Restaurant (01458 250875) Ilchester: Nuova Italia Restorante & Pizzeria (01935 840033) Free Delivery 10 miles Take Away Service; Tues 7th March - Three Year Anniversary Celebration The Northover Arms (01935 840447) Fri Night: Surf or Turf for two £20 Merriott: Kings Head (01460 78912) Montacute: Kings Arms (01935 822255) Over Stratton: New Farm Restaurant (01460 240584) Thurs 6th - Greek Gourmet Evening & Wed 12th March - Ladies Lunch Queen Camel: Mildmay Arms (01935 850456) Mon: 2 for 1 Steak, Fri: Take Away Fish & Chips Sandford Orcas: Mitre Inn (01963 220271) South Cadbury: The Camelot Pub (01963 441685) South Petherton: The Lopen Raj (01460 242566) 10% off Takeaway Orders.

Card discount on Mon-Wed only Sherborne: Flame Lily Tearoom (01935 815568) Special Mothers Day tea Teddy Rowe (01935 389330) Tues: 2 steak burger & fries £10.95; Wed: 2 Curries £18.95; Thurs: 2 rump steaks & bottle of wine £29.95; Fri: 2 beer battered Cod & Chips £19.95 Crown Inn (01935 816115) Fri: Lunch & 5.30-7.30 selected ale £2 pint, Cod & Chips £5* Eastbury Hotel (01935 813131) Sherborne Golf Club (01935 812475) The Dining Room (01935 815154) Tues-Sat Lunch: Starter + Main + wine £21.95 Three Wishes (01935 817777) Min spend of £6pp 10% off coffee & tea West Camel: Walnut Tree (01935 851292) Yeovil: Sienna Restaurant (01935 508113) 10% off drinks and food eaten in restaurant Prime Kitchen Co (01935 471569) Mem-Saab Indian Restaurant (01935 414103) No discount on Banqut Night * Extra card discount not applicable

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Cut Drink & Drive Limit The limit in England and Wales should be cut to less than a pint of beer or glass of wine to tackle high accident rates, according to councils. The Local Government Association said that the limit, which has been unchanged in 50 years, of 80mg per 100ml of alcohol in the blood should be reduced to 50mg

in line with Scotland. England and Wales have Europe's highest drink drive limit with the number of people killed remaining consistent at between 220 and 240 since 2010 with no sign of reducing.

It is said that lowering the limit could save up to 170 lives in the first years of implementation.

The Conduit Dinner Club Why not join The Conduit Dinner Club ready for the Spring? 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. Details and menus are emailed and the next one is at The Dining Room in Sherborne on Tuesday 4th April. We had a good meal at The Kings Arms in Charlton Horethorne in March (Restaurant Review.) Remember if you know of a Restaurant that would like a review and for the Dinner Club to visit do contact the Editor, Franchesca Dening.

Yeovil Beer Festival On Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd it is the 5th Yeovil Beer Festival at Westland’s Leisure Complex. In the newly refurbished venue they will be showcasing over 80 real ales and 20 ciders

and buzzing with live music from local bands. Opening times on Friday and Saturday evenings 6.00pm to 11.00pm and Saturday afternoon 12.00pm to 5.00pm.

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Northover Manor Open Evening Northover Manor Hotel is a charming, privately owned, family run hotel with a warm and welcoming atmosphere in Ilchester. The hotel has been refurbished combining its 15th century origins with modern comforts, blending flagstone floors with period colours and using cosy couches and armchairs to create a relaxed ambience.

Northover Manor, licensed for civil ceremonies, is the ideal location for your perfect wedding whether you dream of a grand

affair or something smaller and more intimate. Enjoy your wedding breakfast overlooking the green fields of Somerset in their stunning function suite, constructed of oak and glass, which accommodates 120 guests for a formal dinner and 200 in a less formal setting. With 21 rooms at the hotel, your guests can also experience a relaxed and exclusive celebration.

Their experienced team are committed to making your wedding a day to treasure: taking care of

the details while you celebrate in style. They pride themselves on their calm and personal approach creating the perfect atmosphere for a special occasion shared with family and friends. Their talented chefs transform locally sourced produce into mouth-watering dishes that add something extra special to your day.

On Thursday 6th April the hotel will be holding a Wedding Open Evening from 5.00pm-9.00pm.

Their experienced wedding co-ordinators will be on hand to answer questions and provide guided tours of the hotel.

No appointment is necessary for this wonderful evening, so if you are looking for the perfect venue for your special day please come and see us!

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Local Theatre Box Office Contact Numbers: David Hall, South Petherton Octagon Theatre, Yeovil The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Ilminster Arts Centre Dillington House

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Due to space restrictions we no longer list events which are fully booked.

VISUAL ART From Saturday 18th March to Saturday 15th April ACE Arts at the Market Place in Somerton has an exhibition called ‘Dementia Darnings’ with Jenni Dutton.

Exploring the effects of the aging process and dementia through large scale portraits of her mother in wool and thread.

From Sunday 26th March to Saturday 8th April at the Ilminster Arts Centre go along to the exhibiton ’12 Good Women’. A West Country group of artist’s friends and makers who have met bimonthly since 2006 to share ideas and to explore their creative work expressed through a variety of media from ceramics, painting and illustration, 3D work, paper and textiles. ‘12 Good Women’ plus guest artists revel in the opportunity to present. Emerging a mixed media exhibition that aims to show the creative energy and vibrancy of the group.

From Saturday 1st to Friday 21st April from 9.30am to 5.00pm the Jerram Gallery in Sherborne have a new exhibition of work by Vanessa Bowman, Fiona Millais and Jenny Wheatley.

From Monday 10th to Saturday 29th at the Ilminster Arts Centre three North Dorset artists will be showcasing their work. Painters Sue Bates and Sue Fawthrop and wood turner/sculptor Darren Wheeler frequently exhibit together in their native Dorset.

Although each has a distinctive style and approach, their work combines brilliantly to create a visual feast that our visitors are sure to enjoy.

On Saturday 22nd April to Saturday 20th May from 10.00am to 1.00pm & 2.00pm to 5.00pm ACE Arts have an exhibition called ‘Where Sea Meets Land’

by Terri Hogan. Evocative mixed media paintings from Penwith and Lizard in Cornwall.

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On Tuesday 25th April to Friday 26th May Yeovil Art Group’s 70th ‘Jubilee’ Exhibition takes place at the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil from 1.00pm to 4.00pm

MUSIC On Saturday 1st April at 8.00pm Westlands Leisure Complex join Rich Hall and his virtuoso musical mates for a mash up of music, comedy and gratuitous colouration featuring the very

best of comedy and music. Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and the King of rapid-fire wit. He has also become well known for his television and radio work.

Tickets £18.50.

On Saturday 1st at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton at 7.30pm see the Grimethorpe Colliery Band to celebrate their centenary year. The band was formed in 1917 as a leisure activity for the workmen at the colliery. International fame came to the band with the making of the 1995 film Brassed Off. Since the release of the film the band has toured extensively in Europe, including a film festival in Norway, the World Cup in Paris and the Eurovision Song Contest to an estimated television audience of 50 million! Tickets £20.50.

scenes finest songwriters join forces for a series of concerts filled with songs and music, chat and banter and intimate insights into their approach to their craft.

Listen in as they rekindle the spontaneity of their late night living room song swaps.

Questions, answers, anecdotes and anarchy... and a very special evening of music.

Tickets £16.

On Friday 7th at 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see the Pasadena Roof Orchestra. The show includes famous tunes such as ‘Puttin on the Ritz’ ‘Sweet Georgia Brown’ ‘The Lullaby of Broadway as well as hot numbers from the twenties such as Duke Ellingtons’ ‘Black and Tan Fantasy’ or ‘Truckin.’

English Dance Bands are also included, with the beautiful numbers that were sung by Al Bowlly, and arranged to perfection by Ray Noble. The show is far from a pure history lesson as audiences can testify; there is a liberal dose of ‘British humour’ in its presentation. When it comes to authentic swing music the orchestra has no equal. The reputation of the orchestra is as legendary as the bands from the 1920’s and 1930’s that inspired it. Tickets £19.

On Friday 7th at the David Hall at 8.00pm in South Petherton see ‘Stompin’ Dave’. Dave Allen is a vocalist, multi instrumentalist and dancer. He has performed at many bluegrass, blues, country, folk, rock n roll and old-time music festivals including some major festivals such as Glastonbury and Bestival. He is a former member of former UK blues band of the year The Producers, Stompin’ Dave was nominated for a British Blues Award in the acoustic act

On Saturday 1st at 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see Steve Tilson and Jez Lowe.

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category 2014. He sings and plays guitar, banjo, fiddle, harmonica, piano and tap dances in an old-time, flat-footing style, often whilst simultaneously playing and singing. Stompin’ Dave is a master of all kinds of American roots. Tickets £10 available on 01460 240340 or www.thedavidhall.org.uk or on the door £12.

On Friday 7th at 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre and Saturday 8th at The Dance House, Crewkerne see Bartholomew LaFollette on cello accompanied

by Caroline Palmer on piano. An award winning soloist and chamber musician with many noteworthy achievements to his name. Highlights from LaFollette’s career include performances with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and, as a soloist with the City of London Sinfonia. He performs frequently with the award winning Doric String Quartet and at just 26 years of age, in 2011, he became principal cello teacher at the Yehudi Menuhin School.

Caroline’s latest CDs include the cello sonatas of Saint-Saens, Faure and Busoni and the Brahms violin sonatas with Krzysztof Smietana. She has made numerous recordings as soloist and chamber musician for the BBC. She has been a piano professor at the Guildhall since 1990, where she coaches chamber repertoire as well as teaching individual students. The evening recital programme includes JS Bach Cello Suite No 4 In E Flat Major; Schubert Arpeggione Sonata In A Minor D821; Britten Cello Sonata In C Major (1960); Brahms Cello Sonata No 2 In F, Op. 99.

Tickets £15.

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passion on stage have won them an enviable reputation as songwriter’s par excellence.

Their varied original songs have covered from wicked mermaids to Norwegian legends, and a lonely whale. Tickets £15.

Choir concert inh the Parish Church. See Villages News for more details.

On Tuesday 11th from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre from 7.30pm see Jennifer Pike with viola player Timothy Ridout.

They will be performing works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky.

Tickets £22.

On Friday 14th at 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see the Sunset Café Stompers. The area’s favourite traditional jazz band, playing the whole jazz spectrum from Scott Joplin’s ragtime to Fats Domino and his Rock’n’Roll. Tickets £15.

On Saturday 15th at 8.00pm at the David Hall join Richard Digance for a celebration of his 50 years of songs and stories that led to a BAFTA Nomination and The

British Academy of Composers Gold Award. Thirty one albums, music for Bill Bryson’s audio book and over three million YouTube views prove it was a successful journey. He is supported by Acoustic duo ‘The Broadside Boys’. Tickets £16.

On Thursday 20th from 8.00pm at the David Hall see Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman.

They are one of the UK folk scenes most rewardingly enduring partnerships. Twice recent winners of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo, the couple’s intimacy and strength of

On Friday 21st at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton from 7.30pm enjoy ‘Classic Rock USA’.

Imagine a rock concert involving three of the biggest named rock stars of the 21st Century!

Classic Rock USA is a heart pumping, drum beating and pulsating rock extravaganza featuring over 25 hits from Bryan Adams, Jon Bon Jovi and the ‘Boss’ himself, Bruce Springsteen.

You will be taken on an epic journey of all things rock, as the totally awesome cast and band brings down the house with the very best selections of these three great artists including ‘Born to Run’, ‘Thunder Road’ and ‘Everything I Do’.

Tickets £17.50.

Also on Friday 21st at 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see singers Ella, Peggy, Sarah accompanied by the Martin Dale Quartet. Lee Gibson is a world class singer who has been regularly featured in over 1000 broadcasts on BBC Radio and TV including broadcasts and concerts with the BBC Big Band and the BBC Concert Orchestra.

She appears regularly at all the major concert and jazz venues throughout the UK and Europe as well as touring in the USA, with her own trio and quartet, or as a top big band singer.

Tickets £14.

On Friday 28th from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see Alan Barnes, one one of the best and most sought after mainstream jazz musicians in the UK. He is paired with Julian Stringle, another frequent visitor and the acknowledged top UK clarinettist, with Craig’s trio supporting them. Expect a truly exciting evening. They will be playing a popular mix of classic jazz tunes, and the prospect of a fascinating clarinet duel will very likely mean that this will be a sell-out event. Book early, tickets £18.

From Friday 28th April to Tuesday 2nd May the award winning Sherborne Abbey Festival returns. Starring Tenebrae, Nicola Benedetti, Iuventus Chamber Orchestra, Ruth Rogers, Emma Johnson, Gypsy Carnivals Band, Gabrielle Ducomble, Robert Sharpe, Mike Denham, John Bryden, Emerald O’Hanrahan, Sherborne Festival Chorus, Chameleon Arts Orchestra, Toby Spence and more. 70% of performances are free entry! For the full programme and book online at www.sherborneabbeyfestival.org or at the TIC or phone 01935 815341.

PIANO LESSONS Any age from 6 - 70 plus music theory grades 1 - 5

01935 429322 PERFORMANCE On Saturday 25th March at 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see Ballet Theatre ‘Giselle’. A tragically romantic tale of a young girl who falls deeply in love and is soon deceived for her lover was betrothed to another.

Through despair and desperation, the young girl kills herself as she could not live without him. The Queen of the Wilis, along with the ghosts of young girls who die before their wedding nights, condemns the lover to dance to his death.

Featuring a full Corps de Ballet of 24 international dancers along with critically acclaimed Principal Dancers, Ballet Theatre UK present this haunting classic in its full glory set to the stunning music by Adolphe Adam.

Tickets £13.50.

On Saturday 25th at 8.00pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton put on your dancing shoes and

On Thursday 27th at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil at 7.30pm see Sam Bailey. ‘The Sing My Heart Out’ tour is set to coincide with the release of Sam’s new album of the same name, and as the title suggests is guaranteed to showcase the former prison officer’s powerhouse vocals.

Tickets £30.50.

On Friday 28th from 7.30pm in Octagon Theatre see the UK Pink Floyd Experience. With two and a half hours’ worth of songs from every iconic Floyd album, this show pleases Pink Floyd fans of all ages.

Tickets £20.

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enjoy an ‘Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show’.

The original concert celebration of the iconic music from the multi award-winning soundtrack to Dirty Dancing is a very high energy, emotional roller coaster of an evening with breath taking choreography. Tickets £16.50.

Sherborne at 7.30pm see the Amateur Players latest production ‘Lovesong’. A gentle tale of a couple at the outset of their marriage and at the end, blending past and present with fleeting memory and with elusive glimpses of their younger selves.

Though bordering on the whimsical at times it manages to avoid cloying conceit. Tickets Adults £8, Students £5 available from Marsh’s, Sherborne and The Abbey Shop, Sherborne.

From Tuesday 28th March to Saturday 8th April at the Octagon Theatre at 7.30pm (2.30pm Saturday matinee) the Yeovil Amateur Operatic Society Productions presents ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s thrilling rock opera takes an impassioned look at Jesus’ last days, with a modern twist. As Judas begins to question the motivations and methods of his friend and mentor, emotion and true belief is put to the test. Tickets £15 to £18.

On Thursday 30th and Friday 31st at 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton by ‘Living Spit’ see their brand new show ‘Tortoise V Hare’. Barry Hare, the Wrington running champ and fit, popular and, above all, fast

and Toby ‘Tortoise’ Gollop, the eater of doughnuts and ‘relaxed’.

Two very different men. One running club and the race to end all races. Told entirely in rhyme and song, this promises to be an epic tale of romance, redemption and rural running rivalry that you will never forget. Tickets £8.

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On Sunday 2nd April at Westlands Leisure Complex see the Royal Opera House screening of Puccini’s Madam Butterfly opera.

With ravishing music and a heart breaking story of a loving geisha deserted by a callous American husband. Much-loved soprano Ermonela Jaho sings the title role for the first time at Covent Garden, in Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s stunningly beautiful production. Tickets £15.

to protect it and issues of national identity, are timeless.

Graham Harvey will be taking part in an after-show conversation, included in the ticket price, where he will discuss the issues in the play and all things Ambridge! The show features new live music composed and performed by Alastair Collingwood, who has written scores for numerous theatre shows. Tickets £10.

On Thursday 6th at 7.30pm at Westlands Leisure Complex see

Dr John Cooper Clarke. In the 1970s he was seen as the original ‘people’s poet’. Since then his career has spanned

cultures, audiences, art forms and continents. Today, JCC is as relevant and vibrant as ever, and his influence just as visible on today’s pop culture. Aside from his trademark ‘look’ continuing to resonate with fashionistas young and old, his poetry is included on the national curriculum syllabus, and his effect on modern music is huge.

Tickets £22.50.

From Sunday 9th to Monday 10th at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil from 7.30pm join our heroes Robin Hood and Maid Marian in this swashbuckling, arrow-slinging, tights-wearing comedy adventure!

With an all-star cast, including Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson as Robin Hood, children’s TV favourite Dani Harmer from CBBC’s Tracy Beaker and Strictly Come Dancing as Maid Marian and X-Factor Runner-Up Andy

On Tuesday 4th from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see Graham Harvey.

For 20 years the Agricultural Story Editor of ‘The Archers’ and writer of more than 600 episodes, brings to the stage the true tale of an unlikely Cotswold hero and an enduring romance. Set in the Oxfordshire countryside at the end of WWII, rich in tradition and full of vivid, memorable characters but this is no nostalgic, bucolic ramble.

This is Elizabeth’s story. What inspires a young Somerset land girl to set off in search of a best selling author in the darkest days of war? The story moves between the 1940s and the current day, reflecting that the love of the countryside, the need

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Abraham as the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham. ‘Robin Hood’will be packed full of laugh out loud comedy routines, stunning dances, show-stopping songs and heaps of audience participation.

Tickets from £18.

On Friday 14th and Saturday 15th at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton from 8.00pm enjoy two special evenings of light operatic entertainment, with breath taking arias, music and sumptuous costumes with the London Festival Opera Company.

This year the world of opera and art combine to further enhance your evening by bringing you an exhibition of artwork, kindly supplied by Swarez - one of Europe’s leading contemporary artists. All profits from the event will go to support two very worthy charities - Myeloma UK and The Exchange, Sturminster Newton. On arrival, you will be offered a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. In addition, they will be selling wine by the bottle for you to take to your table, where there will be nibbles and some special ladies gifts, generously supplied by the luxury skincare company Germaine de Capuccini. Dress code: Black tie or smart and ladies always know best!

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On Sunday 16th from 2.00pm at Westlands Leisure Complex see George Balachine’s opera at a Royal Opera screening of ‘Jewels’. This evocation of the sparkle of emeralds, rubies and diamonds is a brilliant ballet classic. The French Romantic music of Fauré provides the impetus for the subtlety and lyricism of Emeralds, while the fire of Rubies comes from Stravinsky and the jazz-age energy of New York. Grandeur and elegance complete the ballet with the splendour of Imperial Russia and the peerless music of Tchaikovsky in Diamonds.

Tickets £15.

SHERBORNE ABBEY FESTIVAL

From Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd at 7.30pm at the Village Hall Milborne Port Opera presents ‘Into the Woods’. A wonderfully imaginative take on all those fairy stories - Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapuznel and Cinderella. Anything can happen when their stories intertwine in the dark mysterious woods! All set to Sondheim’s spellbinding music and performed by the award winning MP Opera. Tickets £12.

For details call 01963 371572 or see www.mpopera.co.uk On Thursday 20th from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre see opera ‘Lakmé’ by Swansea City Opera.

Best known for the famous Flower Duet, which has become one of the most familiar numbers any composer, in any genre, has ever written, even used by our national airline on TV ads as the peaceful accompaniment to a jetliner floating through wispy clouds! As so often with operas that become famous for a tune however, Lakmé contains many other hidden musical gems

With an 18th season in 2017, and many awards for tourism under its belt, there can be no doubt that the first May weekend in Sherborne means only one thing – Sherborne Abbey Festival and wonderful music of all kinds! This year’s programme, is no exception; full of exciting and adventurous performances, with something for all tastes and ages.

The Festival is unique in that 70%t of all performances are free entry, making it one of Dorset’s most welcoming and accessible music events.

This year welcomes back one of the world’s most acclaimed vocal ensembles, Tenebrae, under the direction of Nigel Short with A Hymn of Heavenly Beauty celebrating some of the finest choral works from the Renaissance through to the present day.

Audiences can also see the acclaimed violinist Nicola Benedetti, winner of Best Female Artist at both the 2012 and 2013 Classical BRIT Awards. One of the most sought after violinists of her generation, Nicola will perform Bold and Beautiful Beethoven, accompanied by the Iuventus Chamber Orchestra led by Ruth Rogers. As a complete contrast, a double-header evening performance features Parisian Moods with the Gypsy Carnivals band and their lively upbeat sounds of 1930s Paris Gypsy Jazz.

Followed in the second half by Gabrielle Ducomble with her special blend of Gallic charm, putting a fresh jazz spin on iconic chansons by Edith Piaf, Michel Legrand, Serge Gainsbourg and Astor Piazzolla.

The Clarinet Goes to Town as Emma Johnson, former BBC Young Musician of the Year, and one of the most popular figures on the concert scene, brings the Festival an irresistible new programme paying tribute to some of the greatest clarinettists of all time including Sidney Bechet, Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw. Fresh from the radio, Emerald O’Hanrahan (better known as Emma Grundy in the Archers) presents Jane Austen at Home – a onewoman show consisting entirely of Jane Austen’s words. Robert Sharpe, Organist of York Minster, showcases Sherborne Abbey’s magnificent Tickell organ with Sounds Majestic a programme of music by 19th and 20th century French composers as well as the most famous composer for the organ, J S Bach. As always, local young musicians, bands and singers have a major role with jazz, close harmony and barbershop, madrigal, choral and chamber ensembles from Sherborne School, Sherborne Girls and Leweston while The Gryphon School (with Bournemouth Sinfonietta) performs Vive la Vélorution! by British composer Alexander L’Estrange, commissioned to celebrate the grand depart of the 2014 Tour de France from Yorkshire.

Sherborne School’s Swing Band performances are now legendary, attracting such a huge audience that they have moved to a larger venue at Sherborne School Chapel to accommodate fans. A much anticipated highlight is the performance by Sherborne Festival Chorus, a nonauditioning community-based choir of 140 people. Together with The Sherborne Chamber Choir and Chameleon Arts Orchestra they will present Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius featuring international star tenor Toby Spence, who performed the role of Gerontius in the 2015 Proms with Sir Simon Rattle and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.Information on the full Festival programme, with more than 25 events, and details on buying tickets can be found at www.sherborneabbeyfestival.org

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including the stratospheric and challenging Bell Song. Like other French operas of the period, it captures the ambience of the Orient seen through Western eyes and, topically for today, tells of religious tensions and conflict leading to personal sacrifice, heartbreak and death. There will be a pre-performance talk about the opera and production given by the Artistic Director of Swansea City Opera, Brendan Wheatley at 6.30pm. Tickets £19.50.

After getting into trouble for sneaking into places he should not be, Lee Nelson is back at the Octagon on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd from 7.30pm where he most definitely should be: live on stage with his brand-new, laugh-out-loud, best ever stand-up show. Tickets £21.

On Saturday 22nd at 7.00pm at the Digby Hall, Sherborne the World Famous Players Theatre presents ‘Show’. An evening of rich entertainment including song, dance and laughter that takes you back to the golden era of the British Music Hall. Featuring stars

from BBC’s ‘Good Old Days.’ Tickets £12 from Sherborne TIC or 01935 815899.

On Sunday 23rd from 7.00pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil talented dancers from The Dance Factory will showcase their work in a highly entertaining performance of dance. You will see a massive range of dance styles from ballet through to high energy street dance. Dance, Dance, Dance offers something for everyone, from children to adults! They will be joined by other talented dance and performance groups from the area, giving as many opportunities as possible to those who just love to perform. A show not be missed! Tickets £16.

the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival. Follow the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far-flung corners of the globe. Ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel through an exhilarating collection of the latest films from the most talented adventure film makers of today. An exciting event not to be missed with free prize giveaways! Tickets £12.

On Thursday 27th at 2.00pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘Music & Memories’. There can be no doubt that music brings back so many wonderful memories and this feel good afternoon filled with over 60 all time favourite songs from the 1940’s through to the 1970’s will have the memories flooding back. From old time sing along, to rock and roll, 40’s favourites to the pop hits of the 60’s and as always, a flag waving tribute to the veterans of our Armed Forces. All mixed with stunning costumes, amazing voices, and lots of laughter, this show will brighten everyone’s day and prove how special Music and Memories are.

Tickets £10.

On Saturday 29th at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton at 8.00pm back by popular demand see the ‘New Jersey Boys’ with their sensational show ‘Oh What A Night’. The packed set programme features the amazing falsetto voice of Einar Vestman and the humour of all round entertainer Gary Gould, is a fusion of tight vocal harmonies and superb solo spots. Expect to hear such hits as ‘Sherry’,’Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Walk Like A Man’ and many more.

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On Sunday 30th at the Octagon Theatre from 2.30pm join the Ballet Theatre UK with Alice on a magical adventure as she tumbles into Wonderland! Guided by the White Rabbit, Alice meets some astonishing characters, including the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, a studious caterpillar and those mischievous twins, Tweedledum and Tweedledee.

Basing his ballet on Lewis Carroll’s much-loved children’s books, Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Ballet Theatre UK’s Artistic Director Christopher Moore has created a captivating piece, brimming with wit, humour and charm. With its whimsical flights of the imagination, eclectic music and joyful dance, ‘Alice in Wonderland’ is delightful entertainment for all ages.

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FILM On Friday 31st March from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see ‘Sully’. Tickets £5. See Movies Around the Villages & Towns.

On Thursday 20th April at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton at 7.00pm see the film ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’. Based on the international best selling book, this is a true feel good story of how James Bowen, a busker and recovering drug addict, had his life transformed when he met a stray ginger cat named Bob. Tickets £3.50.

On Friday 21st at 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton ‘A United Kingdom’ will be screened. Prince Seretse Khama

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Whether you are a keen photographer or artist (amateur or professional) send in your entry as soon as possible.

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 future 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 10th April or sooner for our next issue.

1) Entry is free and open to professionals and amateurs of all ages.

2) You may submit as many entries as you like as a 6 x 4 standard colour photograph by post direct to The Conduit Magazine or e-mail info@theconduitmagazine.co.uk but no more than 3 photographs at one time of no more than 1 MB per photo.

4) Each picture of the month will be accredited accordingly and copyright protection respected.

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sparkling show includes a tribute to another great rock ‘n roll band, Showaddywaddy.

Tickets £16.50.

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of Botswana causes an international stir when he marries a white woman from London in the late 1940s. Starring David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike and Jack Davenport. Tickets £5.

On Friday 28th at 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see the film ‘Arrival’. A linguist is recruited by the military to assist in translating alien communications. Starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. Tickets £5.

CHILDREN On Saturday 15th April at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil at 2.00pm and 6.00pm see Dick and Dom Live. This show promises to get the whole family

on their feet. Full of madcap challenges and audience participation games that will guarantee to have you in stitches. The BAFTA winning stars of such memorable shows as Diddy TV, Absolute Genius with Dick & Dom, The Legend of Dick & Dom and of course Dick & Dom in Da Bungalow will be live on stage bringing their unique bundle of fun and anarchy to life! Tickets from £11.

OTHER On Saturday 25th March at 10.00am to 4.00pm at ACE Arts at Market Place in Somerton there is a ‘Life Drawing Day’.

Susan R Hughes hosts this fun and informative life drawing session, which is suitable for all levels. Costs £55.

For more information phone 01458 273008.

On Sunday 26th at 7.30pm at the David Hall in South Petherton the Petherton Arts Trust hosts a Performance Evening. This is to encouraging 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. Audience £2, Performers £1.

On Thursday 6th April at the Exchange at 7.30pm in Sturminster Newton there is a lecture entitled ‘The King Is Dead: Royal Death & Succession Under The Tudors’ with speaker David Starkey, renowned historian and Tudor specialist.

With over mighty confessors, concealed deaths and lethal faction fights over the still-warmcorpse, the Tudors died as excitingly as they lived. The lecture uncovers the astonishingly dramatic story. David will be taking questions from the audience during the evening.

On Thursday 13th at 7.30pm in The Johnson Studio at The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil YCAA presents ‘Automatic Art’ with Mike Penn, the founding curator and trustee of Haynes International Motor Museum, who will be showcasing incredible car-related art.

See art and design in engineering and its media impact. Tickets £6.

On Friday 14th from 8.00pm at Westlands Leisure Complex in Yeovil go along to a Pop Party with all the classic hits from some of the UKs biggest 90s & 00s pop acts. Live performances of the biggest hits from these amazing bands, who between them have sold 50 million records worldwide, while the DJ spins the cheesiest pop from the 90s and 00s - Steps, Spice Girls, Aqua. Dress up to win a bottle of Prosecco as the host will be handing out prizes to the ‘best dressed’ party on with confetti, balloons and lots of fun.

Tickets £20.

On Saturday 22nd at 7.30pm at the David Hall in South Petherton it is Acoustic Night. The hall hands over its professional stage and outstanding acoustics to budding artists of all genres.

Suggested donation is £1 for performers and £2 Audience.

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Sport

Travel

by Gary Shackle, Sherborne Sports Centre Manager

Heather Muir - Manager Yeovil Branch Miles Morgan Travel

Strength Training Fred. Olsen Cruises for women ver the past few years we have seen more and more women, both young and old, starting to enjoy the benefits of strength training.

For many years it has always been just big guys who dominated the weights area but now women are really seeing the benefits of building more lean muscle with this type of training. Sherborne Sports Centre gym is one of the most equipped qyms in the local area and has weights ranging from 0.5kg to 42kg, on two floor levels.

A newly built area named by our members “The Performance Zone”, is a great place for woman to start their journey into the world of strength training. With qualified instructors and Personal Trainers on hand we are always there to offer help and advice.

One of the key factors to body sculpting/strengthening is knowing where and how to build lean muscle and tone.

Picking the correct weight for the appropriate muscle group or isolated muscle is paramount, so below I will try and give you a few tips on how to get that perfect beach body.

- Back and chest exercises will improve your posture and make you feel more confident in swimwear for example.

- Well-developed shoulders and a strong back can create the illusion of a smaller waist.

- Arms (backs of the arms

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particularly) are always a cause of concern for women, so generally by working all the other areas of your body, your arms are constantly being toned and worked.

- As the legs have large muscles, you will find that you will be able to burn a significant number of calories as well. Squats, deadlifts, lunges and presses with an added weight, all contribute to weight management.

- Abdominal muscles can be trained with your lower back, to create a strong core. Mat work exercises with small hand weights are a great accompaniment to any workout.

- Finally the Bottom(glutes)…another important area for women. By doing a combination of mat work exercises and some of the exercises mentioned above, you can create a beautifully sculpted derriere.

So come on ladies, do not be afraid it is not as scary as you probably think it is. Give us a call on 01935 810548 for more advice or email gym@sherborne.org if you have any specific questions.

Alternatively, simply pop in and meet the staff and take a look around for yourself.

Try Fly Fishing for Free On Saturday 1st and Saturday 23rd April from 10.00am to 12.00 noon the Orvis Store in Cheap Street, Sherborne has a series of free ‘Learn to Fly Fish’ sessions.

They will provide all of the equipment and as well as learning about the fishing tackle and flies.

Casting lessons in the local park are also included. The sessions continue on into late

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June with six people per session.

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e can hardly believe it is March already!

The past two months have been really busy and it has been great to see both new and existing customers visiting us at our Yeovil branch. Our fantastic team have gone above and beyond to ensure each of our customers get the most out of their holiday and have a pleasant and effortless booking experience.

We have seen a sharp increase in the number of customers booking their first cruise, and, with more and more incredible cruise destinations becoming readily available, it is

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not hard to see why. So many facilities are now available on board cruise ships, ocean and river cruising is more like a home from home experience than ever before.

This leads me on to our very exciting news. As a main agent for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in the South West, we are delighted to announce the launch of its brand new 2018 itineraries from Southampton!

New destinations for 2018 include: ‘Around the World with Sydney at New Year’ and 'Port Klang in Malaysia'. We also sees the launch of Fred. Olsen’s ‘Mystery Cruise’ from Southampton where guests will board completely oblivious to the ports of call they will visit; each port is a mystery until they arrive!

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atmosphere. Carrying on average just 800 passengers, the overall on board feeling of these ships is that of space. Its dedicated crew ensure your experience on board is secondto-none as for them, the attention is in the detail. Your experience is personalised as crew get to know your name, likes, dislikes, even your favourite drink to ensure your time on board is truly unforgettable.

Offering an even greater choice of shorter five-night 'taster' cruises, Fred. Olsen will also re- launch its famous 'Captains in Cádiz' event which will see all of its ships berthed in the same port on the same day for the second time to commemorate its 170th anniversary.

With so much choice available, it can sometimes be a little overwhelming choosing your next cruise. Our friendly and knowledgeable Cruise Specialists are perfectly placed to help guide you through your cruise booking helping you find the right cabin, destination and duration to suit you. Pop in and see us at our Yeovil branch for a coffee and a chat. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Fashion & More

by Thelma Drabik, Melbury Gallery

Put a Spring in your Step at Melbury! ith Easter not far away and daffodils, crocuses and tulips beginning to push their sleepy way through the soil, it is time to think about getting your Spring wardrobe updated for 2017.

At Melbury, the colours of Spring are in abundance in both shops with zesty greens, hot corals, cool melons and seaside

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Of course, as usual, we also have scarves galore in every colour under the rainbow to compliment any outfit too.

So, pay us a visit in Sherborne or Dorchester and blow away those winter

blues. Whatever your style, we have something for you. Fine, soft jersey silhouettes from Adini, organic cotton and bamboo from Thought (formerly Braintree), and our incredibly popular ranges from Oska, Sahara and Masai, with their

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flattering unstructured shapes for all sizes that will take you right from Spring into Summer with no problem!

If you are looking for a special outfit for a Spring wedding, there are stunning collections from Out of Xile and Grizas, in soft colours, both elegant and individual to make you look fantastic.

The finishing touches are important too and you can finish off your wardrobe with some great looks or you can enhance a special outfit with some delicate Ayala Bar earrings in an amazing range of colours.

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Financial Planning

Save on Bills

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

by Edward Covill, Ten Go

“The mind is not designed to grasp the laws of probability, even though the laws rule the universe.” think most of us know that, when tossing a coin, no matter how many times in a row the coin lands heads up, the odds of the next toss of the coin resulting in it landing as heads remains 50%. Even if it lands heads up four times in a row, the chance of the next toss landing heads up does not alter.

However, when it comes to predicting whether the next toss will land heads or tails up you are more likely to make the correct call if you do not know that the four previous times it landed heads up. Regardless of the logic, if you see a pattern of consecutive heads your instinct will tell you that it is time for a change and you are more likely to call tails.

This kind of instinctive behavior is often displayed by investors. It is even got a name – the ‘disposition effect’. It also affects people’s ability to act rationally when deciding whether or not to sell a stock they hold in their portfolio.

Investors holding a stock showing a loss will often display huge reluctance to sell it, regardless of the fact that there may be compelling reasons to do so. As with the run of heads when tossing a coin, investors can convince themselves that a declining stock price must experience a turning point at some stage.

The problem is that the stock, like the coin, has no knowledge of its previous share price. It may be that the price will rebound but that will have nothing to do with the price the investor paid for the stock. How much you paid for something does not determine whether or

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not it will turn out to have been a good investment.

Investors will sometimes go to great lengths to avoid selling and realizing a loss. As long as they continue to hold it they can tell themselves that one day it will recover, justifying their original decision to purchase the stock. Once they sell it however, they can no longer avoid the fact that they lost money. Academic research has shown that we are twice as sensitive to losses as we are to gains. No one likes to admit they were wrong.

How can we overcome the disposition effect? The first step is to understand human behaviour and the fact that because you are hard-wired to want to avoid losses this might compromise your ability to be objective. The second may well be to work with someone who can help be that voice of reason when you need it.

“Money should be round so it can circulate and flat so that it can pile up” said economist Maynard Keynes he Royal Mint is ignoring that advice with the introduction of the new 12 sided £1 coin which is being rolled out in April and the existing ones will not be accepted in shops after 15th October, so look at the back of the sofa and elsewhere to ensure you will not possess a useless hoard.

OFCOM has belatedly acted to make BT cut its line only rental costs. Loyal customers will save up £84pa. The present rates are £18.99m and will be reduced to between £11.99pm and £13.

99pm. Greater savings can be made by going to another provider. Our own business line rental is only £6pm, saving about £140pa. Incredibly BT holds 80% of the total call market.

Savings of up to 40% on call costs can be achieved by changing provider. The changes come into force by next February at the latest.

The Home Secretary announced increased compensation rates and this was promptly denied by The Chancellor. However the tax on insurance policies is set to rise to 12% from 2% in recent times. We think prices will rise by more than this. It is imperative to shop around. We can offer very competitive rates for businesses and offer cash back on all new policies.

We have previously offered advice on cutting rail costs, but there are also savings to be made on the rail cards. Buy one and in

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3 years, the cost on the most popular is £75 for a three year card compared with £90 with 3 one year cards. However prices are sure to rise during the next 3 years making a 3 year card even more worthwhile.

For those, who are considering buying an iphone 7 the best price we have found is £35.99pm from NHS Discounts.

Why not join for free and get many other offers such as cheaper holidays. You will also be helping the cash strapped NHS. We apologies to a reader who contacted us but received no reply. This was our fault and we invite the person to contact us again. As usual call from 5.00am or email any time.

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Most valuable £1 coins - do you have any of these?

The new 12 sided £1 coin is set to launch in April and we all have until Sunday 15th October to use any current coins you have lying around before they become void later in the year.

However, if you have a stash of 'round pounds' hidden away in savings, you may be better off holding on to your collection, as according to the money specialists at changechecker.org, you could be sitting on a small fortune!

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In a new 'Scarcity Index', CoinChecker has identified 24 of the rarest £1 coins to have circulated the UK - with some worth as much as £50 each.

In its report, the blog revealed the coins that are worth £25 or more - with the value likely to rise even further as the current round pounds lose their status.

The rarest coin on the index, known as the Edinburgh City 2011 £1 coin, is selling for as much as £34 – more than 30 times its value. While the 2011 Cardiff City £1 coin has sold for £20 and the London City 2010

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coin is selling for £10.

Test versions, known as "proof coins" are even more valuable with collectors. These are made

by The Royal Mint and are struck at a lower speed with a higher finish. So check your £1 coins before you spend them. The rarest £1 coins to watch for in order (by design): Scotland: Edinburgh City (2011) Wales: Cardiff City (2011) England: London City (2010) Scotland: Thistle & Bluebell (2014) UK: Crowned Shield (1988) UK: Rose and Oak (2013) N.I.: Flax & Shamrock: (2014)

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Wales: Daffodil & Leek (2013) N.I.: Belfast City (2010) Scotland: Lion Rampant (1994) England: Millennium Bridge (2007) N.I.: Flax: (1986, 1991) N.I.: Egyptian Arch Railway Bridge (2006) England: Oak Tree (1987, 1992) Scotland: Forth Railway Bridge (2004) Wales: Dragon Passant (1995, 2000) Wales: Menai Bridge (2005) N.I.: Celtic Cross (1996, 2001) UK: Royal Arms (1983, 1993, 2003, 2008) Scotland: Thistle (1984, 1989) Wales: Leek (1985, 1990) England: Three Lions (1997, 2002) UK: Royal Arms Shield (2008 - 2015) UK: Royal Coat of Arms (2015)

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Competition Win 3 Family tickets to Sherborne Castle Country Fair

By answering the following question:

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Sherborne Castle Country Fair Tickets are now available for the Sherborne Castle Country Fair and Rare Breeds Show on Bank Holiday Monday 29th May and this, their 22nd year, it is a fun packed family day.

The Fair has grown enormously over the years to a brilliant day out for all the family presenting a rich and fun programme of events, country activities, stands and entertainment including one of the largest Rare Breed Shows in the country.

For a day every summer, one of the country's finest settings is transformed into a great day out to suit all ages - including the spectacular lakeside Dragon Boat Racing, Circus, Gundog Retriever Trials in the Deer Park and Dog Shows, Scurries not forgetting Main Ring Events. There are a particularly wide range of activities for children of all ages, funfair rides and stalls, bouncy castle with slides, donkey rides, climbing wall, face painting, Punch and Judy shows, birds of prey displays, goats in harness, miniature donkey and much more besides.

For those of you who love to shop there is a wide range of stands in the Food Hall featuring producers from the West Country with a local Farmers Market and cookery demonstrations,

Craft Courtyard, rural craft and trade stands giving the avid shopper every opportunity to have a delightful time with merchandise priced to suit all pockets.

Go along to enjoy all the fun at the Fair……take a look at their website and book your tickets in advance to obtain a 15% saving on www.sherbornecountryfair.com or call the hotline on 01749 813899. Adults £12 or £10 in advance, Children (5-14) £4 or £3.40 in advance, Family (2+3) £29 or £24.65 in advance.

Easter Rubbish Pick-Ups

Every household in Somerset will have Easter waste day changed, with pick-ups due on Good Friday 14th April taking place on Saturday

15th April. No collections on Easter Monday 17th April mean all that week's kerbside services are one day later, including Friday pick-ups on Saturday 22nd April.

All recycling sites remain on their usual schedules, with nine sites open on Good Friday and all 16 on Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

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

An update on Alabama Rot uring consultations, various topics are discussed between vets and owners which are often unrelated to the pets current illness but may be of particular interest to the owner or have recently made the press.

One subject that continues to raise discussion is Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV) which was given the name Alabama rot as it presents in a very similar way to a disease recorded in Alabama in the 1980’s in Greyhounds.

CRGV causes damage to the blood vessels in the skin and kidneys. It causes tiny blood clots to form in the blood vessels which can block leading to

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tissue damage. The effect in the skin is ulceration but in the kidney can lead to severe organ damage and kidney failure.

Despite extensive research, it is still unclear what causes this disease but it is now considered highly unlikely that plants are a trigger. Whether the cause is a toxin, bacterium, virus or other still remains under investigation and not knowing the cause makes providing advice on prevention very difficult.

Washing any mud off your dog on return from a walk may seem sensible but on the other hand we have no evidence to suggest this is necessary or helpful.

This disease was first recorded in this country in 2012

in the New Forest but has since been reported in many counties so there is no current advice to avoid particular areas. One thing to make very clear is this disease is very rare, there have only been approximately 60 cases recorded to date. We have several thousand pets registered and we have not had a confirmed case at our practice to date, this does not mean it is not important but we have to put the numbers into context.

There are no breed, age or sex predilection and there is no current test for this disease prior to tissue samples being taken post mortem and as the cause is unknown, no vaccination available. Treatment involves appropriate wound management with antibiotics if indicated and hospitalisation and intravenous fluid therapy if kidney damage is suspected.

As you can see there is an awful lot we do not know about this disease so what do we know?

What steps can be taken?

The disease is characterised by ulceration to the limbs or mouth of dogs with a number of dogs going on to show signs of kidney failure which frequently proved fatal. Signs of acute kidney disease are vomiting, inappetence and lethargy. Any unexplained lesions on the extremities should prompt a visit to the vets and kidney function can be assessed at that point and potentially again 24-48 hours later if within normal limits the first time. There is no evidence to support treatment of kidney disease as a preventative measure prior to a diagnosis. There is also a seasonal pattern with almost every case being reported between November and June.

I think it is important to remember that this is still a very rare condition but to be aware of it, be vigilant to the signs described above and to seek advice from your vets if at all concerned. Our hope is the number of cases continue to remain low and that ongoing research will yield more answers shortly.

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by Zara Davies, of Battens Solicitors re you a first time Buyer? Here is a tip you do not want to miss when saving for a deposit.Saving to get on the housing ladder is a feat in itself but with the introduction of Help to Buy ISA’s the Government are helping first time buyers to make that step a little bit easier. For every £200 you save, the Government will provide an extra £50. The maximum bonus is £3000.

If you are a first time buyer, aged over 16 with a valid National Insurance number and own no other property in the world, you would be eligible to open a Help to Buy ISA.

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Dorset Best Village Competition entry deadline is fast approaching.

Entries for the main competition have to be in by 5.00pm on Monday 10th April, with judging during May and June. However in the case of other sections the final deadline is Monday 3rd July.

The competition is organised by Dorset Community Action (DCA) and entry packs have been sent to parish councils, village hall committees and numerous other active community groups.

Magna Housing has been the major sponsor for the competition since 2010 and has renewed its support for another year. Additional sponsorship

comes from local businesses.

Besides the main “Best Village” competition, there are four other sections - Best Village Shop – sponsored by the Campaign to Protect Rural England; Environmental Champions; People’s Project with a new section this year supported by Dorset Youth Association – Young People’s award – projects led by under 25s. DCA is encouraging groups to enter the competition online www.dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk/dbv or by telephoning DCA on 01305250921 to be sent a copy by email or on paper.

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Interested? The ISA is available in branch and online, at a range of banks and building societies and is becoming an increasingly popular product. If you are purchasing with a partner you can each take out an ISA.

To really boost your account, in your first month you can deposit up to £1,200 (or transfer this from your previous ISA) and thereafter £200 a month. The minimum bonus available is £400; therefore you need to have saved at least £1,600 before you can claim the bonus.

Once you have saved the required amount and have had your offer accepted on the property of your dreams, you need to instruct a Solicitor to guide you through the house buying process.

Your new home must be worth under £250,000 (or £450,000 in London) be in the UK and must be bought to be lived in by you, not by a tenant. The Help to Buy ISA can be combined with other First Time Buyer initiatives run by the Government. From 6th April 2017 a new incentive called The Lifetime ISA will be launched for first time buyers - watch our website for more details.

Your Solicitor must claim the bonus for you. The bonus cannot be used for the 10% deposit but can be used to pay the balance cost of your home at completion.

You must open an ISA by 30th November 2019 and if opened before that date, you will need to claim your bonus by 1st December 2030, so plenty of time to save!

For more information on Help to Buy ISA’s, shared ownership or other first time buyer initiatives, please contact me at Battens Solicitors on 01935 811323 or email: zara.davies@battens.co.uk

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Helen Grady has helped many people from the Yeovil area with their mesothelioma claims over the past 7 years and people are often exposed to asbestos at the same places of work. Helen is very familiar with many local factories, schools and colleges in and around Yeovil.

Please contact Helen Grady on Freephone 0808 129 3320 or drop into see us at our legal surgeries at: The Old Barn, Old Barn Way, Yeovil, BA20 2NX. Free Parking & Disabled Access. on Thursday 30th March and 27th April between 10.30am-1.00pm for a free consultation.

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Bargain Hunters Corner

Free Private Sales – Got something to sell – then let us know!

If you have something to sell send details in the post, e-mail us at info@theconduitmagazine.co.uk or call 01935 424724. Also see Private Antique Sales.

This section is free of charge, however, does have some restrictions. You must be a private seller and the item cannot be valued over £200. Alternatively you can advertise items over £200 in a box for just £6 or via our Antique & Collecting section.

The Conduit Magazine reserves the right to decline unsuitable items.

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01963 210756 Pine glass-fronted cabinet, originally for music centre. H79cm, W52cm, D42cm: 2 shelves. v.g.c. £16.

01747 853414 Metal framed wooden pc table, on casters, 2 shelves underneath, one sliding. H80 cm, W54 cm, D40 cm. £12. 01747 853414 Dark oak drop leaf dining table. Seat 6. Closed size 35.5" x 20" Open 5'8" x 35.5". £60. Pictures available & can deliver.

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Dog lead & collar. £4.

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Hotpoint fridge/freezer. 2/3rds fridge. 1/3rd freezer. Good, clean condition £45. 01935 850647

Garden Shed. 7' 6" x 5' 9". Nearly new. £50. 01935 429325

Open backed four shelf unit 64" x 34". £20. 07746 937592

Metal bodied ERDE trailer. 114 x 80 x 38.

In g.w.o. £80. 01935 424148

New black wrought iron gate.

5'6" x 2'6". £40. 07746 937592 Bifold wooden door. 76.5" x 27". £35. 07746 937592 Black & White framed print of New York with highlighted yellow taxi cabs. 55" x 45". £35.

07746 937592 Nathan Drop Leaf table, Height 75cm, W: 40.5cm, D: 98cm, when extended 176.5cm. v.g.c. £60.

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3 brand new luxury white goose feather & down duvets for sale due to unforeseen change of plan: Super King 15 tog, cost £50, now £25; Double 13.5 tog, cost £30, now £15; Single 10.5 tog, cost £20, now £10. Genuine bargains.

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5 x Roller Blinds 22.5"w x 5'8*l. Off whete/cream. £50 for all 5.

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Old farmhouse carver chair £50.

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Bohemia Fine cut lead crystal Whisky Glasses. Boxed set of 6. £20.

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'Your Cat' & 'Smallholder' magazines 50p each. 01458 898168 Backgammon set in leather case. £15. 01935 421389

Pretty Chinese Bowl. £8.

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Wedgewood Jasperware blue dishes in original boxes. Fluted small tray (J102 4014) £10; Heart shaped trinket dish. £8. 01935 421389 Hall rug runner. Brown pattern with orange and green. L 8' x w 2' 6". £15. 01935 421389

Small oak Dutch dresser. £80.

01458 898168 Brass courage fire screen £15.

07747 368586 or 01458 898168 Old pitch pine dressing chest and wardrobe £60. 07747 368586 or 01458 898168 Designer Italian Bed covered in cream leather. Matching side cupboards. Low height 20cm from ground. 5' king size no mattress overall length 230cm. Photos available. £100. 01460 242072 or 07834 550899 1 x 2m solid oak block worktop, 40mm thick, new still in box, surplus to requirements. £150.

07870 818479 3 x internal doors 2'6" x 6'6". 3x5 Glass panels inset. £15 each or 3 for £30 buyer to collect. 07870 818479 Single divan bed. Used as guest bed in ex.con. £40. 01935 850647 Leather Sofas x 2 Dark brown 2 seaters. Have been well looked after and in g.c. £80 each. 01460 76380

Sports & Leisure

Armchair. Electric rise and fall in neutral colours. v.g.c. £65. Matching two seater settee and armchair available at extra cost. 01935 850647

Collection of Horse brasses. Bargain at £4 each or 3 for £10.

01935 424724 2 luxury citrus roller blinds with scallop edge. 150cm wide and 170cm drop. New still boxed £10 for pair. 01935 426404 Baby Care & Toys TY Beanie Babies Collectables.

First Edition Princess with PVC pellets.

Immaculate, untouched. Also Tuffy, Erin & Bruno untouched. Retired 1996/7. 0ffers. 01458 272289 ELC three ducks wooden baby walker £5. Bucket of plastic tools for a child £4. Mamas and Papas combed mattress, removable cover £10.

01935 427360

Car roof box. 100 x 80 x 30. £50.

01935 424148 Bicycle carrier (2 bikes), fits on external spare wheel. £20.

01935 424148 2 x Pioneer Hybrid Raleigh Bikes.

Raleigh 2000 £60. Raleigh 400. £80 or £120 for both 01458 448199 Flying Jacket. Brown leather XL. Fully lined. £50. 01935 815515 AVO Meter model 9 Mk 4. In original leather case, operating instructions and leads. In good order. £30.

01460 242071 or 07834 550899 Gents quality sports trousers w 42", L 31". £6 & Gents quality sports jacket. XL £7. 01935 815515

Gucci Belt.

Vintage ladies black & tan reversible with gold buckle. £65. 01935 421389 Blue and white striped fringed throw and striped cushion. Excellent condition £12. 01460 76380 Pair Long Black Leather Boots. New, never used. Size 7. 01935 421389 Wooden Pallets. Large. For compost box, furniture or firewood! Solid wood. Bargain at £3 each.

01935 424724 8 x 1,000 piece jigsaw £1 each; 2 x 2,000 piece jigsaw £2 each; 2 x 3,000 piece jigsaw £3 each.

01935 426404

Free Items Cardboard Boxes. Suitable for packing and storage.

01935 424724 Rain damaged small hay bales available for growing strawberries or other fruit. Free, for collection only.

Contact Judy 07719 578209

Gents Jumpers. XL and selection of colours. £5 each. 01935 815515 Shooting Stick. Brown leather seat. £15. 01935 421389 Marcy Upright exercise bike.

Adjustable seat. 8 levels of manually adjustable magnetic resistance.

LCD computer display readout: speed, time, calories, pulse, distance, etc. £150 new. £40. 01935 421389

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GUNS WANTED FOR CASH

By Registered Firearms Dealer Rifles - Shotguns Air Rifles - Air Pistols

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Golf Balls. Maxfli MD90 Max distance 3 new golf balls + pack of Arnold Palmer Training balls + more.

Bargain for £8 the lot.

01935 421389 Miscellaneous Hotter Black shoes with bow in front.

Brand new. Size 4. £25 ono.

01935 815667

Baby Nappy Safe dispenser. £8.

01935 421389

Motocaddy electric golf trolley plus charger. Included is a lightweight Push/Pull trolley. £90 o.n.o 0770 7098067

New hand knitted jumpers & cardigans up to 2 years.

01935 429322

Pet feeder. Clockwork operated for small animals. Used once. £5.

01935 426404

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