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JULY 26 Play with Clay, Barrington Court, 10.00am-4.00pm Simpson Millar Legal Surgery, The Old Barn, Yeovil, 11.30am1.30pm ‘An Evening with the Royal Naval Air Squadron Volunteer Band’, All Saints Church, Castle Cary, 7.00pm ‘Uncle Bill – A Forgotten Hero’ talk, Parish Rooms, Somerton, 7.00pm ‘Miniature Arrangements’ workshop, Catholic Church, Sherborne, 7.30pm ‘Paddington 2’ film, Davis Hall, West Camel, 7.30pm ‘Rex the King’ performance, Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil, 7.30pm Laughing Boy Comedy Club, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 8.00pm ‘Gilad Atzmon and his Orient House Ensemble’ concert, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm Quiz, Somerton Sports Club, 8.30pm 27 Pictures, Books, Maps and Antiques sale, Charterhouse Auctioneers, Sherborne, 10.00am

SOUTH PERROTT VILLAGE FAYRE Sunday 12th August 11am to 4pm Free entry and free car parking For more info telephone 01935 891291.

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Open Garden, Little Tarrat Lane, Yeovil, 12.00 noon-5.00pm ‘History of Wincanton’ lecture, Memorial Hall, Wincanton, 7.30pm ‘The Post’ film, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm 28 Coffee Morning, Market House, Castle Cary, 9.00am-12.00 noon Breakfast/Brunch, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, 10.00am12.00 noon Levels Best Market, Montacute House, 10.00am-2.00pm* Acoustic Night, David Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm 28-29 Great Dorset Chilli Festival, St Giles Park, Wimborne St Giles, 10.00am-5.00pm 28-29 ‘The Book of Legends’ performance, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 2.00pm & 6.30pm 29 Queen Camel Horticultural Society visit Sutton Hosey Manor, 2.00pm ‘André Rieu Maastricht: Amore – My Tribute to Love’ screening, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 3.00pm ‘The Mill Singers’ concert, Horsington Church, 3.00pm ‘Word Gets Out’ concert, White Hart, Yetminster, 4.00pm

29-12 Aug Sherborne School of Music Summer School 30-3 Aug Actiontract Summer School, David Hall, South Petherton, 10.00am 30-11 Aug Concertfest, various venues and times, Sherborne 30-3 Aug ‘Scrumdiddlyumptious!’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 10.00am4.00pm 31 Diesel Train Day, Yeovil Railway Centre, Stoford, 11.00am-3.00pm Hay Raking Experience, Barrington Court, 11.00am-4.00pm ‘André Rieu Maastricht: Amore – My Tribute to Love’ screening, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 7.00pm Quiz Night, White Hart, Yetminster, 7.00pm ‘Birds’ talk, Tithe Barn, Merriott, 7.30pm

AUGUST 1 General Sale, Lawrence’s Auction, Crewkerne, 9.30am Haselbury Trail, Cricket Club Pavilion, North Perrott, 6.00pm-8.00pm ‘The New Hardy Players’ performance, the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm 2 ‘Anything That Moves’ workshop, the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 10.30am Woodland Storytelling, Yeovil Country Park, 10.30am-12.00 noon Health Walk, Somerton Library, 11.30am PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ‘Pelleas Ensemble’ concert, Brympton Tel: 01935 411813 House, Odcombe, Mob: 07811 070 498 7.30pm ‘The Post’ film, • Interior and exterior decorating Kingsbury Episcopi • Carpentry and small cabinet work Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘The Pirates of • Restoration of timber windows Penzance’ Castle • Making/restoring leaded windows Gardens, Sherborne, 7.30pm • Hanging doors 3 Monthly Market, Market • Fitting fences and gates Place, Somerton, 9.00am-2.00pm • Exterior lime mortaring ‘Winnie the Pooh in With over 20 years’ experience for a friendly the Park’, Cale Park, reliable service please give me a call Wincanton, 10.30am12.00 noon

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No idea what August is going to bring in terms of weather, but rain or shine we hope this issue will make you smile and give you lots of ideas about where to go and what to do. Gardening seems to be a particularly popular pastime given all the fine weather we’ve been having and this month we feature one reader’s story about how she has designed and planted a beautiful courtyard garden. We are lucky to receive so many short stories from some excellent writers - check out the tale about The Old House from Lyn Watts. As you may have noticed we have a growing Health and Wellbeing section and now we are expanding to cover Beauty with our new columnist from So Pampered. If you are in holiday mode, our Food & Drink section will tell you about some tasty Greek wines and you may want to head for Spain’s Tomato Festival….or not… read on to find out!

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‘The Cherry Orchard’ performance, Higher Orchard, Sandford Orcas, 7.00pm ‘Pelleas Ensemble’ concert, Ilminster Arts Centre, 7.30pm Plush Festival Produce Market, Market House, Ilminster, 8.30am12.30pm Coffee Morning, Market House, Castle Cary, 9.00am-12.00 noon Local History Day, West Coker Village Hall, 10.00am* Coffee Morning, Holy Trinity Church, Long Sutton, 10.30am-12.00 noon Summer Sale Trail, Henstridge, 12.00 noon4.00pm Gardening Association Annual Show, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 2.00pm Horticultural Society Annual Show, Memorial Hall, Queen Camel, 2.30pm Annual Flower, Produce and Craft Show, Trent Village Hall, 2.30pm Beer and Cider Festival, Cricket Ground, North Perrott, 6.00pm-11.30pm Country and Western Dance Club host Chris James, Davis Hall, West Camel, 7.30pm Produce Show, Village Hall, West Coker Steam Train Days, Yeovil Railway Centre, Stoford, 10.30am-4.00pm National Animal Welfare Trust Open Day and Fun Dog Show, Heavens Gate Farm, Somerton, 11.00am4.00pm Strawberry Teas, Memorial Hall, Wincanton, 2.30pm Messy Museum Mondays, Sherborne Museum, 10.30am-1.00pm*

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‘Yoga with Gemma’ class starts every Monday, Village Hall, Longburton, 10.30am12.00 noon 6-10 Dorset Italian intensive class: Complete Beginners, Shaftesbury, 9.30am-1.30pm 7 ‘Mary Shelley’ screening, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 3.00pm & 6.30pm Calligraphy Workshop, Hauser and Wirth, Bruton, 10.00am Information and Benefits Advice Surgery, The Rendezvous, Sherborne, 10.00am-12.00 noon Summer Diesel Days, Yeovil Railway Centre, Stoford, 11.00am-3.00pm ‘Willow Workshop’, Barrington Court, 12.00 noon-4.00pm WI Meeting, Parish Rooms, Somerton, 7.15pm 8 General Sale, Lawrence’s Auction, Crewkerne, 9.30am Cherry Cobb author talk, Wincanton Library, 10.30am U3A talk, Parish Hall, Martock, 2.00pm ‘Women Walk the World’ talk, Compton Dundon Village Hall, 6.30pm 9 Yeovil Blackmore Vale and National Trust Association visit Hawk Conservancy, Andover ‘The Breadwinner’ screening, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 3.00pm ‘Trug Making by a Miserable Trugger’ talk, East Coker Village Hall, 7.30pm 10 ‘Space Age Scenes’ workshop, the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 10.30am ‘The Dime Notes’ concert, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm ‘T’Pau’ concert, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 8.00pm ‘The Shape of Water’ film, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm 11 Coffee Morning, Memorial Hall, Wincanton, 10.00am Picnic in the Park, Henstridge Recreation Ground Monthly Fleamarket, Digby Church Hall, Sherborne, 10.00am4.00pm* Farmer’s Market, Moorlands Shopping Precinct, Martock, 10.00am-1.00pm

Sharnady’s Birds of Prey display, Brimsmore Gardens, Yeovil, 10.00am4.00pm* Summer Breakfast, Sandford Orcas Village Hall, 10.30am-12.00 noon North Cadbury Gardening Club Annual Show, 2.30pm ‘Garden, Art and Craft Show, Longburton Village Hall, 2.00pm-4.00pm Flower Show, Leigh, 2.30pm-4.30pm Flower, Fruit, Vegetable and Craft Show, Long Sutton Village Hall, 2.30pm4.30pm Annual Flower Show, Millennium Hall, Seavington, 2.30pm5.00pm Strawberry Teas, URC Church, Templecombe, 3.00pm Family BBQ, Westhayes Farm, Caundle Marsh, 6.00pm-9.00pm ‘Paddington 2’ film, Hinton St George Village Hall, 7.30pm 11-12 Village Fayre with Annual Flower Festival, St Mary’s Church, South Perrott, 11.00am-5.00pm & 11.00am-4.00pm* 12 Vintage Market, Market House, Castle Cary, 10.00am-3.00pm 13 Messy Museum Mondays, Sherborne Museum, 10.30am-1.00pm* Probus Club ‘Thomas Hardy’ presentation, Yeovil Court Hotel, 1.30pm ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ film, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 3.00pm ‘Mary Shelley’ screening, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 6.30pm 13-17 Dorset Italian intensive class: Intermediate, Shaftesbury, 9.30am1.30pm 14 Summer Diesel Days, Yeovil Railway Centre, Stoford, 11.00am-3.00pm Duke’s Auctioneers Sale, Avenue Auctions, Weymouth, 10.30am 15 General Sale, Lawrence’s Auction, Crewkerne, 9.30am ‘Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables’ auction, McCubbing and Redfern Auction Rooms, Wells, 10.00am ‘Dennis Makes Mischief’, Wincanton Library, 10.30am-12.00 noon ‘Gadgets and Gizmos’ evening, Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall, 7.30pm 16 Artisan and Craft Market, Market Square, South Petherton, 9.00am-4.00pm Parish Walk, School Lane Car Park, Templecombe, 9.00am

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‘Decorator Crabs Messy Art’, the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 10.00am Health Walk, Somerton Library, 11.30am Wyvern Morris Dancers, White Hart, Yetminster, 8.00pm 17 Dorset Italian complete beginners class, Sherborne, 9.30am ‘Fiddlesticks Mini Beasts’ workshop, the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 10.00am Summer Playday, Recreation Ground, Templecombe, 10.00am1.00pm Chef’s Special Lunch, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, 12.30pm ‘The Rod Stewart Experience’ concert, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm ‘Annika Skoogh’ concert, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm 18 National Animal Welfare Trust Barn Sale and Afternoon Teas, Heaven’s Gate Farm, Somerton, 12.00 noon-4.00pm* Somerton Green Gardeners tour Carymoor Environmental Centre, 2.00pm Summer Show, Yetminster, 2.00pm-4.00pm Summer Fete, Old Vicarage, Sherborne, 2.00pm-5.00pm Flower and Produce Show, East Coker Village Hall, 2.00pm Horticultural Society Annual Show, Sports Hall, Kings School, Bruton, 2.30pm5.00pm ‘A Caribbean Evening’, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne ‘Walk Like a Panther’ film, Halstock Village Hall, 7.30pm Summer Quiz, David Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm 18-19 Flower Festival, All Saints Church, Lopen, 10.00am5.00pm* 19 Steam Train Days, Yeovil Railway Centre, Stoford, 10.30am-4.00pm 20 Messy Museum Mondays, Sherborne Museum, 10.30am-1.00pm* Dorset Italian false beginners class, Castle Cary, 11.00am Dorset Italian complete beginners class, Castle Cary, 12.40pm 20-24 Dorset Italian intensive course: Advanced, Shaftesbury, 9.30am1.30pm 20-24 ‘Tom’s Dream’, David Hall, South Petherton, 10.00am4.00pm 21 Summer Diesel Days, Yeovil Railway Centre, Stoford, 11.00am-3.00pm Milborne Port Gardening Club visit Knoll Gardens, Wimborne, 2.30pm

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FIVE BRIDGES FESTIVAL five events over five days within sight of the five bridges of Bradford Abbas during St Mary’s Week. This year’s Street Fayre will run on the 25th Aug from 12 midday between the Rose and Crown Pub and The School. Children’s storytelling and cream teas in the afternoon, BBQ and live music from 6 - 11pm. The Rose and Crown is running a Beer festival and there will also be a Bar with more local Ales, Cider and Lager in The Village Hall. There will also be a variety of events through the week to which we invite people from our village community and the surrounding area. Take a look at the list below or check out the “what’s on” pages for details. Our week’s activities commence with Songs of Praise in the church on Sunday 19th August and then continue with ➢ Tuesday 21st August 3:00 to 4:30pm Afternoon tea and Lego club in the church ➢ Thursday 23rd August 7:15pm Film night in the church with a great 10-year-old singalong musical (you know which film we mean) ➢ Friday 24th August 7:00pm Music Hall in the church, featuring local performers ➢ Saturday 25th August from midday Fun Run, Street Fayre, Beer Festival (in the pub), Bar, Horticultural and Produce Show, Scarecrow Competition, Cream Teas, BBQ and children’s storytelling ➢ Saturday 25th August evening THE CHURCH THAT ROCKS live music in the street and then moving into the church for the headline band GENTLEMEN GROOVE ➢ Sunday 26th August from 2:30pm at BA sports and Rec Club Cricket, Netball, BBQ & Bar with the grand draw at 3:30pm We don’t charge an entrance fee for any of our events, but we do ask you to make a donation. Our profits all go to local good causes. We look forward to welcoming you and thank our sponsors for their support. For more details, find us on Facebook (@BradfordAbbasStMarysWeek) or to book a free stall space contact us at StMarysWeekCharitableTrust@gmail.com .

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Join Sherborne in Celebration of its Elizabethan “Adopted Son” Blue Badge Guide, Cindy Chant, explains why Sherborne is celebrating the town’s favourite Elizabethan, Sir Walter Ralegh In America, as well as much closer to home in Britain and more particularly in the South West where the Elizabethan adventurer and explorer was born and grew up, there are various events taking place throughout 2018 to mark the anniversary of Sir Walter Ralegh’s death. In Sherborne Ralegh 400 (please note we are adopting Ralegh’s preferred spelling of his name - Ed) is being marked by a number of events because this remarkable man chose Sherborne as his home for 25 years. So how did Ralegh, from his humble origins in a Devonshire farmhouse in Hayes Barton become one of the greatest figures of Queen Elizabeth’s Court, enjoying a life style and status of the landed nobility? As Cindy says, “To many people of his day, Walter Ralegh was the greatest of heroes. To others he was an arrogant liar, who deserved every one of his 13 years in the Tower of London. To the Spanish, he was the most hated of all pirates. “But to Sherborne, he is its adopted son! Ralegh discovered Sherborne, and the Old Castle, which belonged to the Bishop of Salisbury, on his many journeys travelling back to Devon. “He had long coveted what is now known as the “Old Castle” and being one of Queen Elizabeth 1’s favourites, she gave it to him. He soon realised that the “Old Castle” didn’t quite give him the scope he required and so he decided to improve upon the building that is now known as the “New Castle”, adding additional wings so it’s now the shape we have come to recognise.” When Ralegh upset the Queen and was expelled from Court, Sherborne became his home, and for 25 years, he and his family lived in the town. They attended Abbey Services, they shopped, they enjoyed a range of events in The Church House with plays, musical events, dancing and they entertained with dinner parties, exchanged court gossip, and received lots of visitors. Of all Ralegh’s possessions, of all places on earth, Sherborne was the most valued, and he referred to it as his “Fortune’s Fold” However behind the facade, Ralegh faced troubled times, and he was ill prepared for the arrival of the unknown new King James 1. Ralegh got into financial and political difficulties, and his end came fairly quickly. At the demands of the Spanish ambassador, he was ultimately executed on the scaffold on 29 October 29. 1618. His Will was seized by the Crown Lawyers, and found to have an important section missing. Unfortunately Lady Ralegh, and their remaining son Carew, received nothing and so Sherborne Castle and all its estates were acquired by Sir John Digby, whose descendants have held it ever since. But it is Ralegh’s name that has come down to us today: a man of dazzling brilliance, and indomitable spirit, eventually drowned by his own visionary dreams of new worlds and undiscovered riches. He lived a life that stamped itself on the public imagination ever since and Sherborne will be remembering him with Tudor readings, a banquet and Cindy Chant’s unmissable walk entitled “Ramble in the Footsteps of Ralegh.” See the ad in this issue for more details.

Drayton Street Fair at 23 Why change a winning formula? On 1 September for the 23rd year, Drayton Street Fair will be celebrating the end of the summer. The aroma of bacon rolls will once again drift down School Street, as the roads are closed to traffic, heralding the village’s annual mix of music, craft stalls, food and traditional entertainment. Last year more than two thousand visitors enjoyed the day and the seventy plus craft and produce stalls did brisk business. It’s a real country day out from the hog roast to the Tombola. This year, the Drayton Crown will be back at the centre of the fun, with the children’s entertainment in the pub garden - including appearances from Mr Punch and Malcolm the Magician. Plus there’ll be a few surprises for kids of all ages and children can sample the pub’s newly built children’s play area. Classic cars have always been one of the mainstays of Drayton Street Fair and this year they will have a paddock of their own to show themselves to full advantage - from the humblest (shiniest) Morris Minor to the flashiest Aston Martin. Michael Kennet, who chairs the Drayton Street Fair committee, said ‘ Drayton Street Fair is about delivering a great day out while raising money for good causes and we were delighted to be able to share the proceeds from last year’s Street Fair between BIBIC (the children’s charity based in Langport) Drayton’s Forest School and the village hall. This year we will be supporting a number of village projects including Drayton Remembers, a commemoration of the centenary of the end of the First World War to tell the stories of the men whose names are on the village war memorial.’ Drayton Street Fair is from 11.00 to 4.00 on September 1st. Entry £1 (free for children under 10) and parking is free. 6

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‘The Breadwinner’ screening, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 3.00pm Afternoon Tea and Lego Club, Bradford Abbas Club, 3.00pm-4.30pm ‘Mary Shelley’ screening, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 6.30pm Short Health Walk, Somerton Sports Club, 11.30am ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ film, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 3.00pm ‘The Breadwinner’ screening, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 6.30pm ‘The Greatest Showman’ film, the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.00pm Film night, Bradford Abbas Church, 7.00pm Music Hall with local performers, Bradford Abbas Church, 7.00pm ‘Old Dogz New Trix’, Kingsdon Festival, 7.30pm ‘Dart Valley Stompers’, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ film, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm Breakfast/Brunch, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, 10.00am-12.00 noon Village Fete, Kingsdon Festival, 10.30am4.30pm* Street Fayre, between Rose and Crown pub and School, 12.00 noon Halstock Fete and Flower Show, 1.00pm-5.00pm Martock Show, Parish Hall, Martock, 2.00pm-3.30pm* Halstock Gardening Club Annual Show ‘Wings and Wheels’, Henstridge Airfield Acoustic Night, David Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm Songs of Praise, Fun Dog Show, Jo Burt Experience, Kingsdon Festival, 11.00am Netball, BBQ & bar, Sports and Recreation Cricket Club, 2.30pm ‘Hardy and the Monuments’, White Hart, Yetminster, 4.00pm Music Night with Twisted Vinyl, Yetminster Sports Club, 8.00pm Car Boot Sale, Playing Fields, Alweston ‘The Olde Boston Tea Party’, Queens Arms, Corton Denham, 2.00pm Summer Diesel Days, Yeovil Railway Centre, Stoford, 11.00am-3.00pm ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ film, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 3.00pm ‘The Breadwinner’ screening, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 6.30pm

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Concertfest 2018 Monday 30th July to Saturday 11th August 30 Fine Concerts at Sherborne School, Cheap Street Church or Sherborne Abbey

Admission £3 by programme at door Programme from Sherborne School, Sherborne TIC or www.sherbornemusicsummerschool.co.uk

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‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ film, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 3.00pm Quiz Night, White Hart, Yetminster, 7.00pm 29 Coffee Morning, David Hall, South Petherton, 10.00am12.00 noon ‘Bags of Trouble’, Wincanton Library, 10.30am-12.00 noon Probus Club meeting, Sports Club, Somerton, 12.00 noon-2.00pm Nightime at Ninesprings, Ninesprings Café, Yeovil, 7.00pm-9.00pm 30 Simpson Millar Legal Surgery, The Old Barn, Yeovil, 11.30am-1.30pm ‘Jonas Kaufman’ concert, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 7.00pm ‘The Hound of Baskervilles’ performance, Castle Gardens, Sherborne, 7.30pm Quiz, Somerton Sports Club, 8.30pm Yeovil Blackmore Vale and National Trust Association lunch, Holbrook Manor, Wincanton 30-31 Actiontrack Creative Lab, David Hall, South Petherton, 10.00am4.00pm* 31 ‘The Classical Divas’ concert, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm ‘Darkest Hour’ film, Davis Hall, West Camel, 7.30pm Geoff Simkins, Dave O’Higgins & ‘The Nikki Iles Trio’ concert, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm EARLY EVENT LISTINGS 1 Sept Race Night for Weldmar Hospicecare, Leigh Village Hall, 7.00pm 2 Sept ‘300 Years of West Coker Almshouses’, Village Hall & St Martin’s Church, West Coker, 3.00pm 5 Sept ‘The Badass Ladies Network’ meeting, Vida Comida, Sherborne, 8.00pm*

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Five Bridges Festival Five Bridges Festival comprises five events over five days within sight of the five bridges of Bradford Abbas during St Mary’s Week. This year’s Street Fayre will run on the 25 Aug from 12 midday between the Rose and Crown Pub and The School. Look out for: children’s storytelling, cream teas in the afternoon, BBQ and live music from 6 - 11pm. The Rose and Crown is running a Beer Festival and there will also be a bar with more local ales, cider and lager in The Village Hall. There will also be a variety of events through the week for the village community and surrounding area. Take a look at our full page ad or check out the “what’s on” pages for details.

Ralegh 400 1618 Festival 2018

TUDOR BANQUET 6th Oct, Memorial Hall

AUGUST EXHIBITIONS* Now-27 July Open Exhibition, Ilminster Arts Centre, 9.30am-4.30pm Now-28 Oct ‘145 Miles’ exhibition, Beaminster Museum Now ‘Healthy Voices’ NHS 70 Anniversary exhibition, Yeovil Hospital

Castleton Church 30th Sept

21-28 July Sherborne Art Club Open Exhibition, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 10.00am-5.30pm

RALEGH WALK & TALK 26th October, Memorial Hall Dr Anna Beer Talk about Sir Walter Ralegh at 7:30, some funds to Museum

28-29 July West Camel Art Show, Davis Hall, West Camel, 10.00am4.30pm

27 July-11 Aug ‘Colour and Steel’ exhibition, Malthouse Gallery, East Lambrook, 10.00am-5.00pm*

14-18 Aug Somerton Group of Artists presents Annual Exhibition, Parish Rooms, Somerton, Weekdays 10.00am-6.00pm, Saturday 10.00am-2.00pm*

10-16 Aug ‘The Beating Heart of Sherborne’ exhibition, Sherborne Abbey, 10.00am5.00pm

18-26 Aug Bruton Art Society’s 65th Annual Exhibition, Kings Bruton Memorial Hall, 11.00am-5.00pm*

Tickets will be available from Sherborne TIC & Winstones Raising funds for Lung Cancer Charity & The Yeatman Hospital

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By Lauren Hill ALWESTON On Monday 27 August at the Playing Field there is a Car Boot Sale. Proceeds to Folke Church. For more information phone 01963 23525. BARRINGTON On Tuesday 31 July from 11.00am to 4.00pm at Barrington Court go along to the ‘Hay Raking Experience’. Join the ranger team and have a go at hay raking and play your part in their important conservation work. On Tuesday 7 August from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm at Barrington Court have a summer family ‘Willow Workshop’. A chance to have a go at making a simple willow shape for all the family. Suggest donation £2 per person. BEAMINSTER From now until Sunday 28 October Beaminster Museum host their next exhibition entitled ‘145 Miles’ – the distance between Beaminster and London. It will explore the historic links between town and capital in government, transport, post and telephone. BRADFORD ABBAS On Tuesday 21 August from 3.00pm to 4.30pm there is Afternoon Tea and Lego Club in the church. COMPTON DUNDON On Wednesday 8 August from 6.30pm at the Village Hall the WI have a talk called ‘Women Walk the World’.

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Walk up to the church and across fields finishing in the pub for refreshments. CORTON DENHAM On Monday 27 August from 2.00pm at the Queens Arms see ‘The Olde Boston Tea Party’ and ‘Elijah and the Gravity Drive’. BBQ available until 8.00pm.

CAUNDLE MARSH On Saturday 11 August from 6.00pm to 9.00pm at Westhayes Farm there is a Family BBQ. Free to include food & drink. The event will be held inside if wet. Adults £10, Children £5, Under 5’s. Payable on the night. For more information phone James Hiscock on 01963 23712 or Ken Loder on 01935 813967. Proceeds in aid of Caundle Marsh Parish Church. EAST COKER On Thursday 9 August at the Village Hall from 7.30pm the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Trug Making By a Miserable Trugger’ with Carl Sadler. Visitors £3. For more information phone 01935 862447. On Saturday 18 from 2.00pm at the Village Hall it is the Flower and Produce Show. Teas, raffle and tombola. Presentation of trophies at 4.00pm. Admission £1, Children free. For more information contact 01395 862447. EAST LAMBROOK From Friday 27 July to

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HALSTOCK On Saturday 18 August at the Village Hall from 7.30pm the Village Cinema presents ‘Walk Like A Panther’. Hilarious all British comedy. Hilarious all-British comedy. A group of over the hill wrestlers don the lycra one more time, to save their local pub from closure. Tickets £6 from the Village Shop or on the door. For more information phone 01935 893485. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Saturday 25 from 1.00pm to 5.00pm it is Halstock Fete and Flower Show. Included in this traditional fete will be live music, silent auction, with many stalls selling a variety of products, plus their well stocked brica-brac, books CDs and DVDs. There will also be a model railway exhibit, model aircraft flying display, Punch & Judy and lots more fun for the whole family. Teas, cakes, BBQ, Ice Creams and fully stocked bar. Entry Adults £1, Children free. On Saturday 25 the Gardening Club have their Annual Show. Schedules at Village Shop. HENSTRIDGE On Saturday 4 August from 12.00 noon until 4.00pm it is the Henstridge Summer Sale Trail. People will be selling unwanted items in the comfort of their own garden. Maps can be purchased at £2 from the Virginia Ash Pub from 12.00 noon on the day. Money donated funds The Picnic in the Park event. On Saturday 11 at the Recreation Ground there is a Picnic in the Park. On Saturday 25 at the Airfield go along to ‘Wings and Wheels’. Classic cars and vintage & classic aircraft (subject to weather). With luck the Red Arrows will fly past at some point and also the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Always a great family day out. HINTON ST GEORGE On Saturday 11 August at Village Hall from 7.30pm see the film see ‘Paddington 2’. Tickets £5 in advance from Personal Services Store and Dorothy’s Tearoom or £5.50 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) HORSINGTON On Sunday 29 July from 3.00pm at the Church see the Mill Singers Male Voice Choir with support by the Jones Trio. Cream teas available. Suggested donation £8. ILCHESTER Every Sunday there is a Charity Car Boot at the Sportsfield off the A37/A303 roundabout from 7.30am. Buyers before 9.30am £1 for cars, 50p for pedestrians. Buyers after 9.30am 50p for cars, 25p for pedestrians. For more information phone 07967 280754.

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Saturday 11 August from 10.00am to 5.00pm at the Malthouse Gallery there is a new exhibition called ‘Colour and Steel’. Features the work of six exciting Somerset artists and includes a diverse range of paintings from abstract to impressionistic landscapes, plus a stunning collection of metal garden sculptures. Artwork by Ashar, Annie Musgrove, Caroline Mornement, Jane Brossard, John Gammans and garden sculptures by Chris Kampf. Free entry.

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of music but with the emphasis on rock and pop songs from the late 50s and 60s. Both individually and together they have performed with many well-known bands including ‘The Rolling Stones’ and ‘The Searchers’. Licensed bar and BBQ. On Saturday 25 from 10.30am to 4.30pm it is the Kingsdon Village Fete as part of the festival. Many attractions including Punch & Judy, tug of war, craft stalls, charity stalls, BBQ, licensed bar, BBQ, cream teas and best dressed trouser competition. Free entry. Followed on from 7.30pm see the Kingsdon Festival Big Band. At the festival the Kingsdon Big Band will play a repertoire of popular big band and swing numbers including Glen Miller’s ‘In The Mood’ and ‘Little Brown Jug’ Dave Brubeck’s ‘Take Five’ Herbie Hancock’s ‘Chameleon’ and ‘Watermelon Man’, Elton John’s ‘Crocodile Rock’ and Stevie Wonder’s ‘I Wish’. On Sunday 26 August from 11.00am Kingsdon Festival have Songs of Praise in the festival marquee. Free entry. From 2.00pm it is the Fun Dog Show. Register at the event if you have a dog. Then from 7.30pm see ‘The Jo Burt Experience’. Jo Burt is an English songwriter, storyteller, singer and guitar player possibly best known for his incredible history working with musical legends such as Freddie Mercury, The Troggs and Black Sabbath over the past 40 years. The last few years have seen Jo making a name in his own right with his project The Jo Burt Experience. For tickets and more information about all the above events visit www. kingsdon.org/festival KINGSBURY EPISCOPI On Thursday 2 August at the Village Hall from 7.30pm see ‘The Post’. Tickets £5 in advance from Kingsbury Community Shop or on the door (subject to availability) (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) LEIGH On Saturday 11 August from 2.30pm to 4.30pm there is a Flower Show. Lots of interesting crafts, photographs, vegetables and flowers on display. Fun section for children 12 and under. The programme can be found at www.leighvillage.org.uk/events/

leigh-flower-show Teas and cakes available. Entry £1.50, children free. Agreed early listing: On Saturday 1 September from 7.00pm at the Village Hall there is a Race Night for Weldmar Hospicecare. Raffle. Beer and wine bar. Tickets £8, ploughmans supper included, from nittykitty123@gmail.com or 07891 031905. LONGBURTON Every Monday from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at the Village Hall go along to new classes called ‘Yoga with Gemma’. For more information phone 07821 593314 or gemski81@hotmail. com. On Saturday 11 August from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Village Hall there is the Garden, Art and Craft Show. See the winning entries. There will also be plants for sale, raffle, and refreshments. Entrance 50p, children free. LONG SUTTON On Saturday 4 August from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at the Holy Trinity Church there is a Coffee Morning. In aid of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. On Saturday 11 August from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have a Flower, Fruit, Vegetable and Craft Show. LOPEN On Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August at All Saints Church from 10.00am to 5.00pm it is the much admired Flower Festival. This year theme for those arranging the floral displays is Birds of the Bible. Stalls and raffle on the Saturday with coffee and cream teas both days. Free admission but proceeds to the upkeep of the church.

It is growing in popularity each year, and the Parish Hall is filled with fruits of the earth, such as pots of compost, tomatoes, pansies, children’s works of art, cakes, embroidery. Free entry. Schedules, beautifully printed by Nicky Purple Pages are available from the Library and quality shops in town from mid August, or on www.martockonline.org.uk/events For more information phone 01935 822202. MERRIOTT On Tuesday 31 July at 7.30pm at the Tithe Barn the Gardening Club have a talk on ‘Birds’ by Penny Roberts. Refreshments, raffle and ‘flower of the month’ competition. Non members £2. For more information phone 01460 72298.

MILBORNE PORT From now to Monday 1 October at the Village Hall there is a Yoga Group every Monday from 10.00am to 11.00am. On Tuesday 21 August at 2.30pm the Gardening Club have visit Knoll Gardens, Hampreston, Wimborne with tour by Neil Lucas. Entry £5. For more information phone 01963 32883. MINTERNE During August Minterne Gardens are offering garden entrance and a light lunch of cream tea for £10. Open 11.00am to 4.30pm. Dogs welcome in outside dining area. NORTH CADBURY On Saturday 11 August from 2.30pm the Gardening Club have their Annual Show. Show classes include pot plants, floral arrangements,

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homecraft, painting, photography, vegetables and fruit and more. Raffle, cream teas and refreshments. Admission by schedule on sale at the Village Shop or £1 on the door. NORTH PERROTT On Wednesday 1 August from 6.00pm to 8.00pm the Haselbury trail starts and finishes from the Cricket Club Pavilion. There is a 6K run or a 10K run. BBQ available and bar. NORTON SUB HAMDON On Wednesday 15 August from 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Crewkerne Astronomical Society has a ‘Gadgets and Gizmos’ evening. Refreshments available. Visitors £2, annual membership £18, under 16’s free. Time for any questions about astronomy. ODCOMBE On Thursday 2 August at 7.30pm at Brympton House Concerts in the West present ‘Pelléas Ensemble’. Evening programme includes Bax Elegiac Trio (1916); Bartók Selections From Suite Paysanne Hongroise (Flute & Harp); Misha Mullov-Abbado Three Meditation Songs; Corelli Trio Sonata Op 3 No 2; Saint Saëns Fantaisie for violin and harp, Op 124; Ravel selections from Le Tombeau de Couperin. Tickets £15. (See ‘Arts’) From Friday 3 to Monday 6 it is Plush Festival. Following co-curatorial seasons with Harrison Birtwistle and Oliver Knussen, founder Adrian Brendel has invited outstanding pianist Tim Horton to direct the festival’s 22nd season. The programme continues the Plush ethos of mixing world class musicians with exciting new talents, juxtaposing contemporary with classical music and new sounds in invigorating ways. Concerts take place in the beautiful former church of St Johns, an intimate space with stunning acoustics and a warm atmosphere. Varying ticket prices for concerts. Special prices for under 21’s. For more information visit www.plushfestival.com/ QUEEN CAMEL On Sunday 29 July from 2.00pm the Horticultural Society visit Sutton Hosey Manor. Self drive. Teas available. For more information and to book phone 01935 850673. On Saturday 4 August from 2.30pm at the Memorial Hall the Horticultural Society have their Annual Show. Schedule and entry forms from the Post Office. SANDFORD ORCAS On Friday 3 August from 7.00pm at Higher Orchard ArtsReach hosts ‘The Cherry Orchard’. Recommended 7+. Please note these are outdoor performances. Bring a chair/rug and a torch and wrap up warm. Guide dogs only please. Tickets Adults £10, Children £8 from www.artsreach.co.uk/event/the-cherry-orchard or 01963 220749. (See ‘Arts’) On Saturday 11 from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at the Village Hall there is the Village Café with a Summer Breakfast. Breakfast will be ‘summer’ continental with plenty of croissants, jam and muffins alongside fruit, eggs and other goodies (maybe the odd bacon buttie). There will be newspapers, quiz and table top fun for children, plus pancake making. All funds raised will be used in aid of the Village Hall. SEAVINGTON On Saturday 11 August from 2.30pm to 5.00pm at the Millennium Hall the Gardening Club have their Annual Flower Show. Plants for sale. SOUTH PETHERTON Every Wednesday at the Blake Hall from 9.30am to 12.30pm there is a ‘Life Class’. Artists who enjoy challenge of drawing or painting the human form. No tutor, but help each other with constructive criticism. A range of profession models are sometimes employed but usually local people sit for portraits. All welcome. Small fee. For more information contact 01460 249613. On Saturday 28 July from 7.30pm it is Acoustic Night. A great evening full of extraordinary skill, talent and variety. All styles and forms of performance welcome. £2 audience, £1 performers. To perform please email folk@chriswatts.org From Monday 30 July to Friday 3 August from 10.00am there is an Actiontract Summer School. The David Hall, in partnership with Actiontrack in Taunton and South Somerset District Council, is delivering a five day summer school for young people between the ages of 8 and 18 years. On the final day you can see what the young people have created from scratch. Summer school entry £50. On Friday 10 August at 8.00pm Petherton Picture Show presents ‘The Shape of Water’. Starring Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Doug Jones. Tickets £5. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Saturday 18 from 7.30pm there is a Summer Quiz. Teams of four. Raising money for charities supporting refugees in a variety of countries. Organised by the Refugee Support Group. Entry £6 per person, includes light buffet. Bar open. Advance booking by Wednesday 15 August. On Friday 24 from 8.00pm the Petherton Picture Show presents ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’. Starring Frances McDormand and Woody Harrelson. Tickets £5. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Thursday 16 from 9.00am to 4.00pm at the Market Square it is the monthly Artisan and Craft Market. To book a stall call 07966 658966. On Saturday 25 from 7.30pm it is Acoustic Night. A great evening full of extraordinary skill, talent and variety. All styles and forms of performance welcome. £2 audience, £1 performers. To perform please email folk@chriswatts.org On Wednesday 29 from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a Coffee Morning. On Thursday 30 to Friday 31 from 10.00am to 4.00pm go along to Actiontrack Creative Lab. Inviting local 10

artists and practitioners to take part in a two day creative lab. During this time, artists will develop a youth engagement project for October half term. If you are a local performance artist and would like more information contact info@thedavidhall.org.uk or phone 01460 240340. Free entry. Unless stated, all events are at The David Hall. SOUTH PERROTT On Saturday 11 from 11.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 12 August from 11.00am to 4.00pm it is the Village Fayre with the Annual Flower Festival in St Mary’s Church. It features many stalls, a fun zone for the children, a scarecrow competition, a children’s fancy dress competition. a grand raffle, live music from the South Perrott Steel Band near the beer tent and much more. This year the Somerset Red Arrows Majorettes will also be entertaining. Cream teas from 2.00pm. Entry and parking free. Raising funds for upkeep of the church. For more information contact 01935 891291 or email southperrott@yahoo.com STOURHEAD From now at First View Gallery go along and see some watercolour paintings inspired by children’s books which are on sale permanently at the gallery. This is a new series of fabulous watercolours by artist Lucy Jenkins capturing the essence of Beatrix Potter’s wonderful children’s books. Each painting contains the vital elements of these timeless stories and will appeal to children and adults alike. Sensitively framed in distressed white beechwood frames, Lucy’s paintings are available as both originals and prints. Lucy is aiming to extend the range to cover the whole Beatrix Potter series. Her core collection was launched at an exhibition at The Beaumont Gallery, Mere. Lucy has been painting watercolours for a number of years, and lives in Somerset. She has previously exhibited at Divine Wines and The Beaumont Gallery. TEMPLECOMBE On Saturday 11 August from 3.00pm URC Church are serving Strawberry Teas. In aid of Breast Cancer Care. On Friday 17 from 10.00am to 1.00pm at the Recreation Ground there is a Summer Playday. TRENT On Saturday 4 August from 2.30pm at the Village Hall the Garden Club have their Annual Flower, Produce and Craft Show. Entry £1. WEST CAMEL On Saturday 4 August from 7.30pm Country and Western Dance Club host Chris James. Tickets £6. For more details 01460 78895. On Friday 31 from 7.30pm see the film ‘Darkest Hour’. Admission £5 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) All events at the Davis Hall unless stated otherwise. WEST COKER On Saturday 4 August from 10.00am at the Village Hall there is a Local History Day. Parish records, World War 1 biographies, twineworks, artefacts, photos and maps. Free admission. Refreshments. For more information email barkerval@aol.com On Sunday 5 at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have a Produce Show. For more information phone 01935 863176. Agreed early event entry: On Sunday 2 September celebrate 300 years of West Coker Almshouses. Teas at the Village Hall from 3.00pm to 5.00pm, unveiling new painting of the Almshouses by artist and resident Peter Hudson. Choral Evensong at St Martin’s Church from 6.30pm. WIMBORNE ST GILES On Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 July at St Giles Park from 10.00am to 5.00pm it is the Great Dorset Chilli Festival. A great day out for chilli enthusiasts, food lovers and families. Chilli plants, seeds, sauces, artisan food stalls, falconry, beers and ciders, music with expert talks on growing chillies, demos on cooking with chillies, chilli eating contest and a chilli cook off. Tickets Adults £8, Children 11-15 £3, under 10’s free. For more information visit www.greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk YETMINSTER On Tuesday 31 July and Tuesday 28 August at the White Hart from 7.00pm there is the monthly Quiz Night. Entry £5 per person, includes a snack meal. Teams no more than six. Booking essential. On Thursday 16 August from 8.00pm at the White Hart see Wyvern Morris Dancers. Traditional music and dance. On Saturday 18 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm the Gardening Club have their Summer Show with displays and awards. Admission £1. On Sunday 26 from 4.00pm at the White Hart see ‘Hardy and the Monuments’. Blues to rock and in between. On Friday 26 from 8.00pm there is a Sports Club Music Night with Twisted Vinyl performing.

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AROUND THE VILLAGES AND TOWNS DARKEST HOUR (PG) Within days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials: exploring a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany, or standing firm to fight for the ideals, liberty and freedom of a nation. As the unstoppable Nazi forces roll across Western Europe and the threat of invasion is imminent, and with an unprepared public, a skeptical King, and his own party plotting against him, Churchill must withstand his darkest hour, rally a nation, and attempt to change the course of world history. (Showing at West Camel) PADDINGTON 2 (PG) Paddington is happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, where he has become a popular member of the community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes. While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, Paddington spots a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief. (Showing at Hinton St George) THE POST (12) When American military analyst, Daniel Ellsberg, realizes to his disgust the depths of the US government’s deceptions about the futility of the Vietnam War, he takes action by copying top-secret documents that would become the Pentagon Papers. Later, Washington Post owner, Kay Graham, is still adjusting to taking over her late husband’s business when editor Ben Bradlee discovers the New York Times has scooped them with an explosive expose on those papers. Determined to compete, Post reporters find Ellsberg himself and a complete copy of those papers. However, the Post’s plans to publish their findings are put in jeopardy with a Federal restraining order that could get them all indicted for Contempt. Now, Kay Graham must decide whether to back down for the safety of her paper or publish and fight for the Freedom of the Press. In doing so, Graham and her staff join a fight that would have America’s democratic ideals in the balance. Starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. (Showing at Kingsbury Episcopi) THE SHAPE OF WATER (15) Elisa is a mute, isolated woman who works as a cleaning lady in a hidden, high-security government laboratory in 1962 Baltimore. Her life changes forever when she discovers the lab’s classified secret — a mysterious, scaled creature from South America that lives in a water tank. As Elisa develops a

unique bond with her new friend, she soon learns that its fate and very survival lies in the hands of a hostile government agent and a marine biologist. Starring Sally Hawkins and Octavia Spencer. (Showing at South Petherton) THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE OF EBBING, MISSOURI (15) A darkly comedic drama from Martin McDonagh. After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, commissioning three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby, the town’s revered chief of police. When his second-in-command Officer Dixon, an immature mother’s boy with a penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing’s law enforcement is only exacerbated. Starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell. Strong language. (Showing at South Petherton) WALK OF THE PANTHER (12A) Set in West Yorkshire, this tells the story of Mark Bolton, a pub landlord and son of former professional wrestler Trevor “Bulldog” Bolton. Having grown up immersed in the wrestling frenzy of the 1980s, Mark had always dreamed of emulating the success of his father and his group The Panthers, but following the decline of the sport he has simply been left to dream. That is until an impromptu fight in his pub, The Half Nelson, goes viral online and sparks a resurgence in demand to see the fallen stars back in the ring. Meanwhile, little to Mark’s knowledge, the fate of The Half Nelson has fallen into the hands of a business tycoon and faces closure. In a hope to save the pub, the former fighting heroes reunite for a fundraising wrestling spectacle. But will it be enough? Starring Stephen Graham and Dave Johns. (Showing at Halstock)

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Jack burst through the door wild eyed and panting for breath. “Quick, Mattie, they’re hot on my heels. Please tell me you haven’t got a fire in.” “Not in the parlour, Jack, quick! Through here.” She cried in reply. Jacob Harvey - Jack to his friends - was a notorious scoundrel; a highwayman, fraudster and an incurable womaniser. Tonight he had almost fallen into an ambush set by the local constables. Riding back through the woods, he had abandoned his horse and run the last half mile to Mattie’s

house and potential safety. Matilda Spriggs knew that she was just one of his many conquests, but he was a charmer; handsome and very generous with other people’s purloined treasures. She was useful to him. Many a time she had hidden him when the law was pursuing him. Mattie lived in one of the oldest houses in the village. It had a huge fireplace in the parlour. Since Mattie lived mainly in the kitchen, which was snug and had a range and oven, the parlour was only used on high days and holidays or when

visitors were there. Jack had installed extra bricks all the way up the chimney as hand and foot holds by which he could climb up onto the roof and make his escape once the coast was clear. As he climbed the bricks he thought that he really should wait until the men were gone, but the last time he had hidden here Mattie had been baking and the heat from the next chimney was so great he was half suffocated by the time she had called him down. It was a dark night. He would get out though the square chimney then slip away down

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the back cat-slide roof so that he could double back to the woods. He might even find his horse again and the constables would be miles away in the opposite direction. Soot was clogging his throat and nostrils when he finally saw a thin watery half -moon through the opening above him. Climbing towards it with relief, he little thought that Constable Smeed would have stationed a man at the back of Mattie’s house. Constable Grey looked up just as Jack’s head and shoulders emerged from the chimney stack. Taking aim

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with his flintlock pistol he fired. A lucky shot! It caught Jack square in the forehead. Without uttering a sound he fell back down the chimney and landed on the hearth at a wailing Mattie’s feet! Some 190 years later Petra and David were house hunting. They were viewing the old house and Petra instantly felt drawn to the wide inglenook fireplace in the lounge. “We have to have this house!” she whispered to David, even though they still hadn’t seen the upstairs and it was priced a little higher than they had wanted. David liked the house, the location was ideal for their work, and it did have character, he had to admit. Petra was so excited she could hardly contain herself. She made all sorts of plans for the rooms and garden. “We can put a wood-burner in the big fireplace.” said David, “It will be much more economical.” “NO WAY!” Petra almost shouted, “Leave that fireplace alone! It’s perfect as it is.” She seemed so worked up about it that David thought it wisest to leave well alone. On every other aspect they agreed perfectly. They moved in and quickly settled. For the first few weeks life was uneventful and they were blissfully happy. One evening after work, Petra decided she would light a fire in the lounge. The nights were drawing in and she felt a little chilly. David wasn’t due home for another half an hour and she thought a nice blazing fire would cheer him. Leaning into the fireplace, she suddenly felt a strange feeling of familiarity - something imperceptible and not entirely pleasant. Inexplicably she felt a great sorrow, almost like bereavement. Lighting the fire she went into the kitchen and poured herself a large glass of red wine. It was some time before she could shake off the feeling. David loved the fire and they spent a cosy evening in front of it before bed. Petra was cleaning the ashes out one morning a few days later, when David sneaked up behind her and threw his arms around her. Smiling she turned and, instead of David’s face, she saw a strange man. He was a little shorter than David, with shoulder length brown hair, a pointed beard and very

piercing grey eyes. He was handsome and looked familiar, but, nonetheless, she screamed with shock. This dispelled the image and David stood in front of her, his arms around her waist. He calmed her and apologised for scaring her. She laughed it off but felt shaken by it all the same. Autumn wore on and turned to winter. Petra longed to get home to her fireplace and get the logs burning. One evening she walked into the house and felt for the light switch. To her consternation she couldn’t find it. The house seemed barer in the dark and she fumbled her way into the lounge where she knew candles and matches were kept in the cupboard. Lighting a candle she looked around. The room was different. The air was heavy and everything felt still and oppressive. As if in a trance Petra lit candle after candle and placed them in a semi-circle around the fireplace. Sitting on the hearth, she closed her eyes. She could feel him near her, the man with the grey eyes and long hair. She felt his arms encircle her and laid her head back onto his shoulder. Just then the room was illuminated with electric light! “What the devil are you doing sitting all alone in the dark here?” asked a puzzled David. Petra noticed the room was back to its old familiar self, but she offered David no explanation. Winter wore on. Petra would often rush home to sit in the dark, by candlelight, in the

old fireplace until David came home. Sometimes, when he kissed her, or when they were alone together in bed, Petra would look up and see the face of the bearded man with long hair looking at her, his grey eyes twinkling with amusement. One evening Petra raced home and lit the candles. In the dark he came to her. Enfolding her in his arms they lay on the hearth together. That is where David found her on his return

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from work, cold, and quite dead with a rapturous look on her face. Four months later David had moved away and the estate agent was showing another couple around the old house. The man was somewhat reserved but the young woman became very animated when they viewed the lounge. “We have to have this house!” she told her partner, “I LOVE that fireplace….”

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Save on Bills by Edward Covill, Ten Go

Pickford Saves - but not as much as TenGo! Did you spot that football analogy in the heading? Anyway on to another subject that can also create a lot of hot air! There are two new suppliers of commercial gas. One is Avanti Gas and their initial prices look good for most clients. Avanti is better known as a supplier of bulk LPG. Their prices are consistently better than those of Calor Gas. Another newish supplier is Hudson Energy who also supplies electricity. They have low standing charges which make them of particular interest to lower volume users. Did you know useful amounts of money can be saved by using cash- back sites. There are plenty to choose from according to your needs. Cash back can be earned on a variety of products from fashion to utilities. Amongst the most popular sites are Quidco and Topcashback. The latter says that annual saving by users of their site is £325. To earn your discounts once you have established that discounts are in fact available, you simply need to sign in to the relevant website, find the offer and click the cash back button and this will take you to the retailer’s website and you can complete your purchase in the normal way. You have to wait for the provider to be paid before you receive your money. This can range from a couple of days to a month or two. Once it has arrived, you can transfer straight into your bank or Paypal account. Some typical savings with Quidco are £100 on new car insurance with Aviva and £100 via Topcashback for BT Affinity. The insurance industry promised to end discriminatory pricing –a policy that results in old customers paying more than newcomers. However some appear to be getting round the new rules by using “customer optimised pricing.” An insurer may factor in how long he thinks a policy holder will stay with them and how likely they are to haggle over renewal prices. Price of policies should be based on risk rather than what they think that you are prepared to pay. So despite the reforms it is still necessary to shop around and of course haggle. Our wonderful NHS has celebrated its 70th birthday. However some people legitimately make the choice to have private insurance. It is a luxury product that sometimes gives speedier and more flexible treatment in hotel conditions. It is not cheap and gets more expensive as you grow older and there is the usual “apathy charge” .i.e. you pay more if your provider thinks you will not change to someone else. Needs are complex but potential savings are huge. One reader cut costs from £175 per month to £95 per month. Useful sites to help are Assured Futures and CompareTM and for those aged 50 and over, try Saga. As usual call from 5am daily or email Covill.tengo@btinternet.com 16

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SECURITY (Part 3): Backup, Restore & Recovery

Welcome back to my latest ramble and I trust that you are enjoying the summer! So what’s this all about? Backup is creating a copy of your important data; Restore is getting your data back if you’ve lost it; and Recovery is another thing altogether: getting your system back up-and-running after a disaster. There are two basic methods of backup available to you today; removable devices and on-line. A removable device is either a USB memory stick or a removable hard disk and the simple difference is the size. A USB stick is probably between 8 and 64 gigabytes of storage (you can get bigger but they are expensive) whereas a removable hard disk would be between 500 gigabytes and 1 terabyte in size. So how much backup space do you need? Most computers we see have between 20 and 80 gigabytes of data made up of some documents, some pictures and some music. You’ll see therefore that a memory stick, whilst useful for a quick copy to take from one computer to another, is not really practical for a proper backup. A removable hard disk is much more suitable, robust and long lasting. Whatever you do, you must never move data from your PC to backup as the whole idea is to have TWO copies of your precious data in case of failure. Let’s dispel a myth here - don’t be worried about how much stuff is stored on your PC in terms of documents, pictures and videos; it won’t affect the speed of your PC one little bit. The speed of your PC is dented by the programs you’ve installed and have running at any one time: Don’t go deleting pictures in the hope that your PC will speed up again, have it cleaned up properly. Once you’ve got your backup device, then it’s simply a matter of copying your data from your PC to your device. You can do this manually, use the Windows Backup system that came on your PC or use any of the many proprietary backup programs. If you are a MAC user then use the built in “Time Machine” backup system. If you accidentally lose a file or have a disaster with your PC then it’s simply a matter of restoring your data from your device using the same method as you used to create the backup. On-line backup is a paid-for service (about £50 a year) where your computer uploads all your data to a secure storage server for safe keeping. It automatically updates every day and restoring is simply a matter of downloading your data again. I always recommend this method as it’s automatic and you don’t have to faff about with sticks or other USB things; furthermore you don’t have to remember to do it! If you’re uncertain (or unwilling) to undertake any of the above and you’re worried about losing all your memories, you know where to come! Coming Up Next Month … To Windows 10, and beyond!

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BRUTON ART SOCIETY

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BRUTON Every Thursday at 11.00am starting by the Museum there is a 40 minute Health Walk. Generally flat with a mixture of pavement and fields in dry weather. For more details call 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. There are hot drinks and refreshments served as well as cakes, books, bric-a-brac and a raffle. For more details call 01749 812074. On Tuesday 7 August from 10.00am at the Roth Bar in Hauser and Wirth there is a Calligraphy Workshop with Suzie Dicker

from A’Laise. Suzie will show how to personalise your dinner party invites and place settings once you have mastered the essentials of beautiful writing in ink, from A to Z. Modern calligraphy is perfect for all, its relaxed approach enhances your natural hand writing style to create a unique and beautiful lettering form that is totally individual. On Saturday 18 from 2.30pm to 5.00pm at the Sports Hall, Kings School the Horticultural Society have their 94th Annual Show. Show schedules available from Bruton shops, library and community office. From Saturday 18 to Sunday 26 from 11.00am to 5.00pm it is Bruton Art Society’s 65th Annual Exhibition at Kings Bruton Memorial Hall. Free entry.

CASTLE CARY Every Tuesday at the Market House from 8.30am to 2.00pm there is a weekly market. Fruit, vegetables, bread, fish, cheese, preserves, baked goods, gluten free options, season plants and other giftware available. On Saturday 28 July from 9.00am to 12.00 noon at the Market House the Carnival Society has a Coffee Morning. Refreshments and stalls. On Saturday 4 August from 9.00am to 12.00 noon at the Market House there is a Coffee Morning. Raising awareness of library facilities. On Saturday 4 from 2.00pm at Caryford Hall the Gardening Association have their 70th Annual Show. Classes include photography, children’s, flowers, vegetables, fruit, homecraft, art and more. All welcome to enter. On Sunday 12 from 10.00am to 3.00pm at the Market House there is a Vintage Market. Jewellery, bric a brac, upcycled furniture, vintage clothes, maps, signs, books and much more. Quality coffee, tea and cake on sale in a fabulous

retro bullet caravan. Continues every second Sunday of the month. To book a stall email ccvintagemarket@outlook.com

CREWKERNE Every Monday to Friday the Henhayes Centre has hot lunches freshly prepared. Two courses for £8. Please phone on 01460 74340 before 10.30am to let them know you are going. Every Tuesday at the Sports Centre from 6.00pm to 7.00pm join in at the weekly Walking Netball sessions. For all ages and abilities. All sessions contain a gentle warm up. No need to book. First session free then £3.50 per session. Every Wednesday it is the Crewkerne Market now extended until 2.00pm. For more information contact Laura Gowers on 01460 74001. On Saturday 28 July at the Henhayes Centre from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a ‘Breakfast/Brunch’. Egg, sausage, bacon, tomato or beans, tea and coffee for £4. Extras 50p each. No booking needed. For more information phone 01460 74340. On Friday 17 August from 12.30pm at the Henhayes Centre there is another Chef’s Special Lunch. Three course meal with roast turkey followed by fresh fruit flan. Choice of three fruit juices,

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tea, coffee and chocolates. Bar open. Entry £9. Booking essential on 01460 74340. On Saturday 18 the Henhayes Centre is having ‘A Caribbean Evening’. Supper will be Jamaican chicken with banana in caramel sauce. Tickets £18 with supper (must be booked), no supper is £10, from 01460 74340. On Saturday 25 at the Henhayes Centre from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a ‘Breakfast/Brunch’. Egg, sausage, bacon, tomato or beans, tea and coffee for £4. Extras 50p each. No booking needed. For more information phone 01460 74340. ILMINSTER On Friday 3 August at 7.30pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre Concerts in the West present ‘Pelléas Ensemble’. Evening programme includes Bax Elegiac Trio (1916); Bartók Selections From Suite Paysanne Hongroise (Flute & Harp); Misha Mullov-Abbado Three Meditation Songs; Corelli Trio Sonata Op 3 No 2; Saint Saëns Fantaisie for violin and harp, Op 124; Ravel selections from Le Tombeau de Couperin. Tickets £15. (See ‘Arts’) On Saturday 4 at the Market House from 8.30am to 12.30pm go along to the monthly

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TOWN NEWS THE BEATING HEART OF SHERBORNE

A revealing new exhibition of Sherborne Abbey by the artist James Budden Various aspects of Sherborne Abbey, with the events and people connected to it, are to be revealed and celebrated in a stunning new collection of works by the artist James Budden, who lives and works close by. This free-entry exhibition, which takes place in the South Choir Aisle, will be set as a three-part series celebrating the music, the people and the architecture of this living landmark. Many of the works included in this exhibition were drawn and painted during live performances at the 2018 Sherborne Abbey Festival where James was artist-in-residence. Starting with a blank canvas, James would paint from the moment the music started; the final brush stroke made as the last note was played. This created a range of works as lively and diverse as the music they were painted to. Visitors can expect innovative new views of the building and the people who work there, along with a peek into the creative process through accompanying photographs documenting the artist’s journey by photographer Tara Bradford. WHEN | Friday 10 August – Thursday 16 August : *10am – 5pm (11am – 5pm on Sunday) WHERE | South Choir Aisle, Sherborne Abbey Exclusive Preview of Works | Thursday 9th August 6pm – 8pm A donation will be made to the Sherborne Food Bank *Unless a memorial or other service is taking place

Eighteen music courses tutored by distinguished international artists and teachers. For more information visit www. sherbornemusicsummerschool. co.uk From Monday 30 July to Saturday 11 August it is Concertfest. There will be thirty public concerts given over two weeks running in parallel with the Sherborne Summer School of Music. Distinguished international artists and students will perform in Chamber Music, Choral, Orchestral and Jazz concerts and recitals in Sherborne’s Cheap Street Church, Sherborne School and Sherborne Abbey. Complete details of all the concerts and recitals will be published in July 2018. For more information phone 01342 893963. On Thursday 2 August from 7.30pm at Castle Gardens Illyria performs ‘The Pirates of Penzance. Sitting under the night sky in the walled garden with a picnic in tow, the audience will be treated to the critically-acclaimed outdoor theatre company’s humorous adaptations of classic tales. Frederick, apprenticed to the Pirates since a child, learns that he was born in a leap year on 29th February, and that he is contracted to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday, not his 21st year. With only the inept Penzance constabulary to protect him, how will he resist being forced to endure a life of crime until he is 84 - and will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long? With hilarious melodrama, sharp satire and glittering wit, this is as fresh as if it had been written today. It is packed full of memorable songs such as ‘To be a Pirate King!’, ‘Modern Major General’ and ‘Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One’. Tickets Adults £15, under 16’s £5 from Castle

Gardens or on www.illyria. co.uk On Monday 6, Monday 13 and Monday 20 from 10.30am to 1.00pm Sherborne Museum have Messy Museum Mondays. Summer holidays mean art, craft and all things sparkly down at the museum so you are never stuck for things to do. Paint pictures, sculpt with play-doh, create colourful collages or take part in indoor or outdoor treasure hunts. Children must be accompanied by an adult although grown ups can wade through the glue and glitter to look at the exhibitions. Free family sessions but donations welcome. On Tuesday 7 from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at The RendezVous Age UK has an Information and Benefits Advice Surgery with a coffee morning. Age UK are working to help older Sherborne residents to maximise their benefits entitlements, and to obtain information and advice on all matters pertaining to the over 50’s. For further information phone 01305 269444. On Saturday 11 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Digby Church Hall it is the monthly Fleamarket. A quality antiques, crafts and collectables market with up to 35 stalls. Single stalls from £16. Admission free. Organised by West Country Fairs. Enquiries on 01749 677049. On Sunday 12 from 11.30am to 3.30pm there is an Open Day at the Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre, Oborne Road. Steam engine and waterwheel in operation. Visitor Centre with audiovisual presentations. Displays of machinery and many other items of local and historic interest. Tea and picnic area. Entry by donation. For more information visit www.sswc. co.uk On Saturday 18 from

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Produce Market. Local groups and producers sell their goods locally and support the projects that are in need of support. If you are interested in having a stall at £5 contact Emma Jane at 01460 298090. SHERBORNE Every Tuesday and Thursday until September the Blue Badge Guided walks with Cindy Chant start from the Tourist Information Centre from 10.30am. Cindy will take you to explore the Abbey Green, Almshouse, the Conduit, Bow Arch and more. These delights take at least 1½hours to enjoy, but with Cindy’s enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of the town the extent of your walk is limited only by your interest. Additional Bank Holiday walks and Winter Specials also available. Tickets £5, no need to book. Walks happen whatever the weather. For more information or to make a private booking for a tour contact Cindy on

cindyatsherbornewalks@ gmail.com and visit www. sherbornewalks.co.uk Every Wednesday from 2.30pm to 3.30pm at Abbey View Care Home Challenge Your Brain with Age UK Dorchester and their Cognitive Stimulation Therapy programme led by Cecilia Keedle Isack. A popular and successful way to treat symptoms of mild to moderate dementia. This programme is themed activities carried out over several weeks in small groups with each session covering a different topic designed to improve mental abilities and memory of someone with dementia. Session topics may include childhood, food, current affairs and using money in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Groups are small, consisting of five to eight people. Free entry. For more information phone 01305 26944. From Sunday 29 July to Sunday 12 August it is the Sherborne School of Music.

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2.00pm to 5.00pm at the Old Vicarage there is a Summer Fete. There will be a variety of stalls including a raffle, a tombola, guess the weight of the cake, Ickle Pickle books and many more for you to enjoy. There will be vintage vehicles on site for you to peruse. Fun dog show, cream teas and an ice cream van and Martock Christian Fellowship puppet team will be performing film music. There will also be live music by Buzz. On Thursday 30 from 7.30pm at Castle Gardens Illyria performs ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’. Sitting under the night sky in the walled garden with a picnic in tow, the audience will be treated to the critically-acclaimed outdoor theatre company’s humorous adaptations of classic tales. Who killed Sir Charles Baskerville? Can anyone prevent the same fate befalling the young Sir Henry Baskerville? Is a monstrous hound really roaming Dartmoor? Why is someone systematically stealing Sir Henry’s shoes? And how does a ghostly hound manage to leave vast paw-prints and other unwelcome evidence of its existence. The original and greatest literary detective of them all, Sherlock Holmes, and his assistant Doctor Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this faithful, cheeky but chilling adaptation... Tickets Adults £15, under 16’s £5 from Castle Gardens or www. illyria.co.uk/

You can also sample lovely homemade cakes and savouries in their snack room. Free entry. On Saturday 18 from 2.00pm the Green Gardeners have a tour of the Carymoor Environmental Centre. Non members £8 contact Helen before on 01458 273753. For more information visit www.greengardeners.org.uk On Thursday 23 from the Sports Club at 11.30am there is a Short Health Walk. Tea and coffee on return. For more information phone 01458 274631. On Wednesday 29 from 12.00 noon to 2.00pm at the Sports Club the Probus Club meet. Lunch included. To apply and join phone 01935 822968. On Thursday 30 from 8.30pm at the Sports Club there is a Quiz. All welcome to this friendly monthly brain teaser. Teams of up to six people. £1 per person.

Art Collection and will be on permanent display providing a visual and written insight into some of the incredible people connected to the Hospital. On Thursday 2 August from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at Yeovil Country Park there is Woodland Storytelling. Meet outside Ninesprings Café. Join in with traditional and popular stories followed by a woodland craft activity in the woods. Entry £2 per child, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult with accompanying adults free. On Sunday 5 and Sunday 19 at the Yeovil Railway Centre in Stoford from 10.30am to 4.00pm there are Steam Train Days. Unlimited miniature steam railway rides, turnable demonstrations, railway museum, model railway, art gallery and displays and more. Admission £9, Children £4, under 5 free. On Tuesday 7, Tuesday 14, Tuesday 21 and Tuesday 28 from 11.00am to 3.00pm at Yeovil Railway Centre in Stoford there are Summer Diesel Days. Miniature railway, light refreshments and model railway. Admission Adults £3, Children 5-15 £1, under 4’s free. On Thursday 9 the Blackmore Vale and National Trust Association visit Hawk Conservancy, Andover with a welcome talk by a falconry staff member followed by a flying display. View birds at close range and a distance controlled by skilled falconers. On Saturday 11 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Brimsmore Gardens see Sharandy’s Birds of Prey. Get up close and personal with magnificent birds of prey at this free event. On Monday 13 from 1.30pm at the Yeovil Court Hotel the Probus Club have a presentation entitled ‘Thomas Hardy’. Please contact their Secretary on 01935 88142 for further information. New members always welcome. On Wednesday 29 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm go along to Nightime at Ninesprings. Meet outside Ninesprings Café. Dark woodlands, swopping bats, candlelit campfire and woodland stories. Entry £6, all children must be accompanied by an adult. On Saturday 30 the Blackmore Vale and National Trust Association have a late summer lunch at Holbrook Manor, Wincanton.

TN SOMERTON On Thursday 2 and Thursday 16 August from 11.30am starting from the Library there is an hour long Health Walk. Organised by Macmillan and The Ramblers Association. Local refreshments at the end at local pub. For more information phone Mo on 01458 274631. On Sunday 5 from 11.00am to 4.00pm at Heavens Gate Farm there is a National Animal Welfare Trust Open Day and Fun Dog Show. Entry Adults £2, Children £1. On Friday 3 from 9.00am to 2.00pm at the Market Place go along to the monthly Market. Plenty of stalls including meat, plants, Italian cheeses, preserves, olives, spices, rare breed woollen products, fruit juices, jewelleries, dog treats and much more. For more details email marketonatsomerton@gmail. com On Tuesday 7 at the Parish Rooms from 7.15pm the WI have a meeting. New members welcome. From Tuesday 14 to Saturday 18 at the Parish Rooms the Somerton Group of Artists presents their Annual Exhibition. Celebrating the work achieved by members during the past year. Enjoy the paintings on display and treat yourself to original art work to take home. If you feel inspired, they welcome newcomers of all ages, painters or not enjoy the programme of talks, demonstrations and social events as well as painting and drawing together indoors and out. Free entry. Weekdays 10.00am to 6.00pm, Saturday 10.00am to 2.00pm. On Saturday 18 from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm at Heavens Gate Farm there is a National Animal Welfare Trust Barn Sale and Afternoon Teas. Go along and browse an array of items, some everyday items and some very curious indeed. Definitely worth a visit to bag a bargain or two!

WINCANTON Every Monday from 6.00pm to 7.15pm at the Balsam Centre The Choir Wincanton meets. New members welcome. First session is free. No auditions. For more information visit www.thechoirwincanton.com On Friday 3 August from 10.30am to 12.00 noon the Library have ‘Winnie the Pooh in the Park’ at Cale Park. Family walk. All ages welcome. Wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Meet at the Victorian Bridge. On Sunday 5 from 2.30pm the Memorial Hall host Strawberry Teas. Tickets needed. On Wednesday 8 from 10.30am to 11.30am the Library have a talk by author Cherry Cobb with an activity for children aged 7-10 years. On Saturday 11 from 10.00am at the Memorial Hall there is a Coffee Morning. Raffle, books, cakes and produce will be on sale. On Wednesday 15 from 10.30am to 12.00 noon the Library have a story and craft event called ‘Dennis Makes Mischief’ for children aged 4-10 years. On Wednesday 29 from 10.30am to 12.00 noon the Library has a story and craft event called ‘Bags of Trouble’ for children aged 4-10 years.

YEOVIL Whist Drive every Saturday at the Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7.30pm. Enquiries 01935 862325. On Tuesday 31 July from 11.00am to 3.00pm at Yeovil Railway Centre in Stoford there is a Diesel Train Day. Miniature railway from 12.00 noon. Light refreshments. Admission Adults £2, under 15’s £1. From now Yeovil Hospital have an exhibition called ‘Healthy Voices’ celebrating the NHS turning 70 with poignant stories of illness, recovering and career paths behind the art on the walls of the outpatients department corridor. Throughout the next few months, visitors to Yeovil Hospital will see this moving portraiture exhibition by Gabriella Sancisi. The portraits are part of the 70th anniversary celebrations and each image is accompanied by a statement from the sitter describing how he or she is connected to the hospital. The exhibition has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and is part of a wider project collecting voices and memories relating to the NHS over the past 70 years. These recordings will form the beginnings of an oral history archive which will be available via the Community Heritage Access Centre in Yeovil. The portraits will form part of the Hospital’s

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The Emporium by Dawn Woodward, The Emporium, Yeovil

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Contact our office: telephone 01935 411378 for details or drop us an email at info@theemporiumyeovil.co.uk.

Many congratulations to Bernard May of Gillingham, winner of our cream tea competition! We’ll be running a further competition very soon.

Our shop is an eclectic assortment of great shops, 65 Independent shops in total, which attracts all sorts of collectors and shoppers from across the region. It’s always sad to say goodbye to traders when they leave us, but when it’s because their business has taken off and they’re about to launch their own shop on the high street, then we couldn’t be happier for them... we share in their success! And so, we’re excited to see that Gary Pyner Frames, our bespoke picture framer, is taking his own shop on Princes Street, Yeovil: he’ll be our new neighbour!

Cream teas make a popular gift, why not give one of our £5 gift vouchers, that’s enough to enjoy a cream tea, or £10 covers a high tea! Our cafe menu continues to evolve... our platters are very popular with customers at the moment. Fish, Charcuterie, or our Vegan Falafel Platter, why not pop in and try one? You can dine in our cafe, in our courtyard garden, or take away if you prefer.

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As much as we enjoy these sunny days, what impact does it have on our pets? I know my cat is thoroughly enjoying the long days and warm evenings. Getting him in at night has become trickier with bribery often required. He spends almost the entire day outside now, doing who knows what and where. He’s lost a little bit of weight I think and that seems to be fairly common for a lot of cats in the summer as they tend to be more active, but it should only be subtle. Any obvious weight loss should at least be discussed with your vet. So what other dangers does summer pose? The obvious one is heatstroke and most people seem very aware of this nowadays. Thankfully the number of cases I’ve seen over the last 15 years can be counted on one hand. Most people I speak to are sensibly choosing to exercise their dogs either very early in the morning or very late at night. There are also some excellent ‘cool jackets’ available which seem to work very well but are by no means an alternative to avoiding the sun and heat. Heat stroke in dogs is often fatal and successful treatment involves emergency veterinary care so do not hesitate to contact us if you are at all concerned. Remember certain dogs

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such as bulldogs, pugs and other brachycephalic breeds are more prone to overheating than others but every dog is still at risk. These particular breeds are unable to pant efficiently due to their narrowed airways and increased amounts of soft tissue in their throats meaning they find it more difficult to keep cool. Sunburn can be a concern in both cats and dogs, especially thin coated and white pets. Cats in particular are prone to cancerous changes on their ear tips so it is worth using full block sun screen on exposed areas. This year there has even been reports of dogs burning their pads walking on hot roads and pavements! Another hazard involves grass seeds; we have already seen numerous cases this year. I’ve removed them from ear canals, under eyelids, from in between toes (where they commonly form abscesses) and the back of the throat. Spaniels are particularly prone to inhaling grass seeds leading to a potentially severe and even fatal pneumonia. I would avoid areas where dogs can run through grass at head height as this increases the risk of getting grass seeds in eyes, ears and mouths. It is worth checking your pet’s feet on returning home as these seeds are easy to remove from the surface of the skin. I hope everyone continues to enjoy the summer but let’s make sure our pets enjoy it too.

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GARDENING

Garden Design By Julie Haylock – Sandhurst Garden Design

Up The Garden Path What a great time we had at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2018! Exhibiting a show garden is a military operation and a team effort. The logistics of getting yourself, plants and materials to site takes some organising! I was lucky to have a generous sponsor in Beehive Toys based at Lopen. Dayspring Plants supplied the plants, the quality of which was commented on by the judges, so well done Peter and the team, and Big Fish Landscapes built the hard landscaping on site to my design. The centre piece of the garden was a willow mermaid made by the fabulously talented Elaine Marks of Martock. The mermaid was a real talking point, and I lost count of how many photographs were taken of her! Allgreen Group of Yeovil kindly supplied the wooden posts that I used. They used a process to give them a weathered look, just right for a beach theme! Paul Trick of My Alfresco Art provided the stunning stained glass panels. These looked perfect in the garden amongst the planting and represented the colours of the sea. And a special thank you to Arthur Guppy, a friend of my parents who donated the old padlock for the treasure chest and the metal rings for the posts to add detail. We arrived on site on Saturday 9 June. A good friend of ours, Richard Pitman kindly delivered and collected us from Birmingham to keep the cost of the hire vehicle to a minimum. The landscapers had already constructed and painted the fence for the garden, and had put in place the wooden border to contain the planting. We immediately started work shifting one ton of pebbles to make the beach for the design. The weather was extremely hot – 27 degrees and it felt like being on a real beach in the Caribbean not Birmingham! On Sunday the plants arrived on site and Andrew, my husband, and I started to plant up the garden. We finished planting in the tropical conditions on Tuesday evening, tired but happy. Wednesday was judging day. The panel of judges included this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, Best Show Garden Award Winner Mark Gregory who designed the ‘Welcome to Yorkshire’ garden and Kate Gould who is also a winner of multiple gold medal awards at Chelsea, so no pressure! We were awarded a Silver Medal for the garden. I had great feedback from the judges, who were very complimentary on the planting scheme, my choice of plants and excellent use of colour, and what a fantastic opportunity for me to discuss my design with people who are at the top of their game!. No doubt the most admired plant I used was the Erygium Picos Blue with its ultra-violet stems. I mixed these with Stipa Tenuissima, Salvia Caradonna and the silver leaves of Artemsia ‘Valerie Finns’. The show opened to the public on Thursday till Sunday with a record attendance of 103,000 people over the four days. We even had time for a chat with Joe Swift and a photograph with Adam Frost which made all the hard work worthwhile! No time to rest on our laurels, we are doing it all again at Taunton Flower Show on 3 & 4 August so why not come and take a look? Until next time Julie

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Gardening

by Mike Burks Managing Director of The Gardens Group

Watering

To keep everything looking fresh and thriving in a long hot summer, there is no alternative to paying attention to the amount of moisture that your garden is getting. Firstly, it’s a good idea if you have space, to save as much rain water as you can by using water butts. Rainwater is really good quality for plants as it doesn’t have any of the chemicals in it that are used by the water companies in processing tap water. It is also likely to be more acidic than most of our local tap water, and so will also have a beneficial effect on our gardens. Before getting started, it’s best to work out what actually needs watering. Plants that have been established for several years are likely to be able to find their own water and therefore shouldn’t need any. Any that have been planted in the last 12 to 18 months will need some help though, as will tubs and hanging baskets. To get the best effect it’s a good idea to water out of the heat of the day, in the early morning or late evening. This reduces the amount of water that is lost through evaporation, so more can get to your plants. Soak plants really well 3 or 4 times a week rather than a little bit every day, with the exception of tubs and baskets which will need daily watering. For borders the use of a good depth of mulch – a layer of fibrous material such as composted bark, will help conserve moisture. Not only that, but it will also help reduce weed growth, protect your soil from heavy rain when it finally arrives, and will improve the soil quality in the long term. Take a decision about your lawn; keeping it green and lush will take a significant amount of water. Maybe just tolerate the fact that it will be brown for a few weeks and then be amazed at its ability to return to its full glory as the rain returns. You can help by not mowing quite so tightly too. The use of mini irrigation systems has become very popular in recent times. A main pipe is laid around the perimeter of the garden, and from this “spaghetti” tubes are added, leading to a sprinkler or better still, a dripper, which can be inserted into your pots, hanging baskets or growbags as well as in borders. A timer can be used back at the tap to control how often and for how long the watering is carried out. These systems can be really efficient at getting water precisely where it is needed but they need to be lived with, and the nozzles adjusted, as all plants have different levels of thirst. After a while with good observation, this is easy to work out. The use of Rootgrow when planting can reduce the amount of watering required by enabling plants to find their own water. Rootgrow contains mycorrhizal fungi which are a naturally occurring sort of mould which attaches itself to the roots of plants and grows out into the soil like an extension to the root system. It occurs naturally in the wild, and by adding it when planting it significantly improves the establishment and success of plants. 22

FIRST ONLINE AUCTION FOR FLOOD WORKS

Farmers in the River Tone and River Parrett catchments within Somerset will soon be able to bid online for public money for works to help stop flooding. A new online auction system called NaturEtrade NFM is to be tried out this summer by the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. Natural flood management (NFM) measures such as hedgeplanting, woody dams, and leaky ponds will be funded by Somerset Rivers Authority as part of the award-winning Hills to Levels project. The SRA’s aim is to help deliver the Land Management stream of Somerset’s 20 Year Flood Action Plan, drawn up during the devastating floods of 2013-14. More generally, all partners want to explore new ways and means of paying farmers to deliver public benefits, in preparation for Brexit and consequent changes to agricultural subsidies. Cllr John Osman, Chair of Somerset Rivers Authority, said: “Somerset is leading the way nationally in pioneering natural flood management which helps to slow the flow of water down from the higher parts of river catchments. “The new online auction system that’s being trialled is easy to use and very interesting. I urge all farmers living in the Tone and Parrett catchments to take a look, and take part. Use your local knowledge, tell us what you’d like to do to help reduce flood risks and we’ll fund the best, most competitively-priced ideas.” Farmers in the Tone and Parrett catchments can register for the NaturEtrade NFM auction from Monday, 23 July at https://nfmea. sylva.org.uk/. It will run until Sunday, 12 August. A map on the auction site shows the exact eligible catchment areas. Funding is available for six natural flood management measures: maize management, grassland sub-soiling, leaky structures, hedge planting, soil bunds and leaky ponds, and hedge planting on bunds. If the auction is successful, it will help to shape future support for sustainable farming and food production. It is designed to test a more flexible and farmer-driven approach to delivering outcomes of public benefit, such as cleaner water, more sustainable soils, increased biodiversity, and carbon storage. www.fwagsw.org.uk/ hills-to-levels

My First Garden

GARDENING

By Bridgett Wilson

My walled garden is a great comfort to me. It is the first one I have created from a blank canvas. When I moved in to my present house over twenty years ago, the garden walls were covered with eight inch thick ivy, and there were unkempt shrubs which had grown out of control. It looked unloved and unwanted and was screaming out for TLC.

Planning is just one step in the creating of a special space, and numerous visits to the garden centre followed to check out the correct names, colours and heights of the plants. The joy in purchasing, watering, and arranging them according to the plan. And lastly placing them in the garden to create the final tapestry before the thrill of planting.

The ivy was the first big problem and how to dispose of it. After some consideration with the gardener whom I had inherited with the property, we cut through the roots and then hacked back the creeper and pulled it off the walls till they looked naked and cold, bagged it up and carried it through the house to be transported to the tip. Heaps and heaps of it. As the branches fell to the ground, we noticed the lintels of a doorway hidden under the ivy. At one time it must have been an entrance, to where? The next door house, a shed, an ice house? Who knows? An intriguing mystery.

My brief to myself when I moved in twenty years ago was to have lots of colour and scent, particularly on the twelve steps up into the garden which I can see from the kitchen table when I am having breakfast.

The depth of the soil was very shallow, so the next exercise was to bring a large amount of compost into the garden and the beds were fed and nourished before we planted. Another task was to pressure hose the flagstones so that they were clean and not slippery. All this took several weeks. I was impatient to get planting. In my head, my dream garden was exciting, welcoming and visually rewarding. I borrowed a dear friend to help me in my enthusiasm and she arrived armed with books and graph paper to make a plan.

In the warmer weather when the French doors from the conservatory at the end of the kitchen are flung wide open, I can see a small statue of the much weathered ‘David’ right at the end of the garden framed with wood painted French blue. I photographed the blue latticework in the garden of a chateau in France when on holiday and had it copied on return. The ground area consists of flagstones with small flowers growing wild among the cracks, and no grass at all. The high old stone walls are covered in creepers, pink montana; the rampant rambling rector; large yellow roses; and purple and white passion fruit flowers. Two different species of purple wisteria, one with long drooping tresses, cover another shady corner with yellow banksia pushing its way out, each performing richly in their own season. Francis E Lester, which is a pink and white single rose, covers a

small cottage at the back, a favourite which covered the swimming pool hut in the garden where I lived in Berkshire. The deciduous jasminoides albumen which bursts out with an abundance of white flowers from May till November covers a sunny side wall. No small garden is perfect without a variety of pots and I have numerous containing bay leaves; all colours of nemesia; and bacopa; a mini white and a mini pink rhododendron; a small white magnolia bush; choisya; forsythia; hibiscus to remind me of Africa; sweet peas growing up cane turrets; lovage, which makes delicious soup; common herbs such as parsley, mint, coriander and sage; nicotania for scent; buddleia for bees; red salvia jamensis, (known as hot lips); perky, prolific aurora, apricot diascia and purple rozanne geranium. There is a climbing hydrangea petiolaris on the cold wall behind the David statue; weigela in a large wooden pot in a well created by a few steps in front of the cottage at the back of the house. Garry eliptica and the brilliant blue of the ceanothus shrub flourish in front of the sunny wall, with foxgloves, phlox, dianthus and campanula planted in troughs dancing in front of them. Blue borage for pimms and gin and tonic sprouts in the cracks between the flagstones. Smaller pots on the steps up into the gardens contain sweet faced pansies and violas. The glamorous hardy fuchsias do well. Alyssum is predominant in a small rockery in one corner.

Now everything is planted and looking perfect. To keep it that way it must be watered frequently in the summer when the plants become thirsty. I decided to set up a simple watering system with thin plastic tubes covering every pot joining some stronger plastic ones in the main beds. This requires connecting to a water meter from the tap on an automatic 24 hour basis. With so many individual pots, this arrangement is definitely a necessity. Then there are all the frills. I painted an old garden bench blue to match the blue French latticework around the statue of David; there is a white garden table and six white chairs; a moss covered marble slab with birds carved on it; a smiling ‘green man’ with leaves coming out of his mouth and around his head; a stone carving of a lady who reminds me of Ophelia with a lot of hair; some pots piled high with stone fruit; an old bird bath and five dome wall lights. These are finishing touches that make the garden into an extended room from the house. A bronze peacock stands out from the pots, and a stone ring of friendship has its place near the kitchen door opening into the garden. The garden is at its best in June when it is excitingly exuberant, floriferous and abundant. A place of joy indeed. I often sit and daydream in this little walled garden. Its special embracing atmosphere surrounds me. It is one of the reasons I can’t bear the thought of leaving this house where I have been so content in glorious Sherborne. 23

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BY RACHEL MOWBRAY

VISUAL ART

From Saturday 21 to Saturday 28 July from 10.00am to 5.30pm at the Digby Hall it is the annual Sherborne Art Club Open Exhibition. Free entry. For more information visit www. sherborneartclub.com

From Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 July from 10.00am to 4.30pm it is the West Camel Art Show at the Davis Hall. Paintings, pottery, glass and jewellery. Tea, coffee and homemade cake.

From Friday 10 to Thursday 16 August from 10.00am to 5.00pm at South Choir Aisle in Sherborne Abbey there is an exhibition called ‘The Beating Heart of Sherborne’ by artist James Budden. This free entry exhibition will be set as a three part series celebrating the music, the people and the architecture of this living landmark. Many of the works included in this exhibition were drawn and painted during live performances at the 2018 Sherborne Abbey Festival where James was artistin-residence. Starting with a blank canvas, James would paint from the moment the music started; the final brush stroke made as the last note was played. This created a range of works as lively and diverse as the music they were painted to. Visitors can expect innovative new views of the building and the people who work there, along with a peek into the creative process through accompanying photographs documenting the artist’s journey by photographer Tara Bradford. A donation will be made to the Sherborne Food Bank. From Tuesday 14 to Saturday 18 August at the Parish Rooms in Somerton the Somerton Group of Artists presents their Annual Exhibition. Celebrating the work achieved by members during the past year. Enjoy the paintings on display and treat yourself to original art work to take home. If you feel inspired, they welcome newcomers of all ages, painters or not enjoy the programme of talks, demonstrations and social events as well as painting and drawing together indoors and out. Free entry. Weekdays 10.00am to 6.00pm, Saturday 10.00am to 2.00pm. From Saturday 18 to Sunday 26 August from 11.00am to 5.00pm it is Bruton Art Society’s 65th Annual Exhibition at Kings Bruton Memorial Hall. Free entry MUSIC

On Thursday 2 August at 7.30pm at Brympton House in Odcombe Concerts in the West present ‘Pelléas Ensemble’. Oliver Wass is on harp, Luba Tunnicliffe on viola and Henry Roberts on flute and the trio have also gained recognition for their immediate and intimate contact with their audiences. Pelléas recently appeared live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune and were selected to represent the Guildhall at the City of London Festival. In 2017 the ensemble won the Elias Fawcett Award for Outstanding Chamber Ensemble at the Royal Overseas League competition. Evening programme includes Bax Elegiac Trio (1916); Bartók Selections From Suite Paysanne

Hongroise (Flute & Harp); Misha Mullov-Abbado Three Meditation Songs; Corelli Trio Sonata Op 3 No 2; Saint Saëns Fantaisie for violin and harp, Op 124; Ravel selections from Le Tombeau de Couperin. Tickets £15.

On Friday 3 at 7.30pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre Concerts in the West present ‘Pelléas Ensemble’. Oliver Wass is on harp, Luba Tunnicliffe on viola and Henry Roberts on flute and the trio have also gained recognition for their immediate and intimate contact with their audiences. Pelléas recently appeared live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune and were selected to represent the Guildhall at the City of London Festival. In 2017 the ensemble won the Elias Fawcett Award for Outstanding Chamber Ensemble at the Royal Overseas League competition. Evening programme includes Bax Elegiac Trio (1916); Bartók Selections From Suite Paysanne Hongroise (Flute & Harp); Misha Mullov-Abbado Three Meditation Songs; Corelli Trio Sonata Op 3 No 2; Saint Saëns Fantaisie for violin and harp, Op 124; Ravel selections from Le Tombeau de Couperin. Tickets £15. On Friday 10 from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see ‘The Dime Notes’. This band digs back into the blues drenched sounds of clarinetdriven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blues, and forgotten gems of the era. Fronted by Chris Barber’s long-time clarinettist David Horniblow, an established figure on the London jazz scene and American pianist Andrew Oliver, a recent arrival to the UK, the band is anchored by an unstoppable pulse from London’s finest rhythm guitarist Dave Kelbie, and the bass chair is occupied by native Londoner Tom Wheatley, in demand across many genre boundaries with his huge sound and stylistic versatility. Tickets £17. On Friday 10 from 8.00pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘T’Pau’. They have became one of the most successful and biggest selling bands of the 1980’s with huge hits like ‘China In Your Hand’, ‘Heart and Soul’ and ‘Valentine’. Led by flame haired singer Carol Decker, they rode the crest of a wave, also enjoying a quadruple platinum number one hit with their debut album, Bridge of Spies. Tickets £19. On Friday 17 from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘The Rod Stewart Experience’. Garry Pease brings his amazing sound and resemblance to the stage with hits ranging from the late 60’s to the present day. Backed by his powerhouse band, this show will have you spellbound from the very start. Tickets £17.50.

On Friday 17 from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see ‘Annika Skoogh’. South American born Annika Skoogh has been singing with her quartet for a good few years and has a widespread reputation for her adventurous approach to her various styles which encompass jazz, gospel, and soul music. Enjoy an evening of

jazz nostalgia as Annika and her Quartet perform their tribute to Anita O’Day. Accompanied by guitarist Mike Eaves, Jim Rintoul and Coach York, she will be singing many of the songs made famous by that wonderfully swinging personality of the jazz past. Tickets £16. On Friday 24 from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see the ‘Dart Valley Stompers’. Formed in 2005 the Dart Valley Stompers play exciting music in Traditional and New Orleans styles. Since its formation the band has proved to be hugely successful with a strong following throughout the UK. It is now one of the most popular and busiest bands in the country regularly performing to capacity audiences at Jazz Clubs and Festivals in the UK and abroad. The front line features Jeremy Huggett on tenor sax, soprano sax, clarinet & vocals, Graham Trevarton on trumpet & vocals, and Ron Milford on trombone & vocals. The hard driving rhythm section includes Howard Williams on banjo & guitar, Tony Mann on double bass and Chris Stockings on drums. Tickets £14.

On Thursday 30 at Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil from 7.00pm join star tenor ‘Jonas Kaufmann’ for a magical night of music under the stars, featuring famous arias and timeless Italian songs. Regarded as one of the world’s greatest tenors, Jonas Kaufmann has captivated audiences across the globe with his incredible voice. Join him this summer for a spectacular outdoor concert, captured live at Berlin’s iconic Waldbühne amphitheatre. The star tenor will perform famous arias and timeless Italian songs from his bestselling album ‘Dolce Vita’, in what promises to be a magical night of music under the stars. Tickets £14. On Friday 31 from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘The Classical Divas’. Enjoy an unforgettable evening starring four stunning sopranos in an enchanting production crossing over from classical arias to contemporary pop classics. Tickets £10.

On Friday 31 from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see Geoff Simkins, Dave O’Higgins and ‘The Nikki Iles Trio’. They will be playing a mixed programme of mainstream/modern jazz. Tickets £17. PERFORMANCE

From Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 July at 2.00pm and 6.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton TLW Dance in Shaftesbury presents ‘The Book of Legends’ celebrating literature and legendary musical icons. Act 1 is a classical ballet based around fairytales, showcasing ballet students from the of age 5 to 18. From Alice in Wonderland to Peter Pan, this act will take you off to a magical world full of imagination and beauty. TLW Dance Company presents a modern-day version of Romeo and Juliet in Act 2, showing a versatility of styles and our youth companies talent and dedication. Finally Act 3 showcases our Jazz, Tap and Contemporary

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On Wednesday 1 August from 7.30pm at the Exchange the Sturminster Newton Museum and Mill Society will presents The New Hardy Players who will be celebrating Dorset in word and song. Tickets £8.

On Friday 3 from 7.00pm at Higher Orchard in Sandford Orcas ArtsReach hosts ‘The Cherry Orchard’. This summer, Miracle Theatre unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a oncewealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. Obstinate and self-absorbed, they are deaf to the rumblings of change which surrounds them, and unable to accept help when they need it. Will it take a revolution to destroy their cosy world of privilege and entitlement, or will their own stupidity be enough? Bill Scott’s new adaptation treads the tragicomic tightrope, bringing out all the humour and pathos of Chekhov’s masterpiece which, more than a century after it was written is as popular as ever. Cornwall’s award winning Miracle Theatre has developed a strong reputation for producing entertaining and dynamic adaptations of classic plays. Recommended 7+. Please note these are outdoor performances. Bring a chair/rug and a torch and wrap up warm. Guide dogs only please. Tickets Adults £10, Children £8 from www. artsreach.co.uk/event/the-cherryorchard or 01963 220749.

FILMS

On Sunday 29 at 3.00pm and Tuesday 31 July at 7.00pm at Westlands Entertainment Venue see screenings of ‘André Rieu Maastricht: Amore – My Tribute to Love’. This is the renowned violinists tribute to his love for music and family, and of course for his Johann Strauss Orchestra, who he has performed with for over 30 years. It follows on from the release of his album ‘Amore’ last year, which features his own versions of classic love songs, from the worlds of popular and classical music. Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins hosts the presentation, interviewing fans and soaking up the joyous atmosphere that bursts right through the cinema screen – as well as catching an exclusive chat with André. The concerts are packed full of humour, fun and emotion for all ages. Tickets £14. On Tuesday 7 at 3.00pm and 6.30pm, Monday 13 at 6.30pm and Tuesday 14 at 3.00pm and Tuesday 21 August from 6.30pm Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil has a screening called ‘Mary Shelley’. Elle Fanning and Douglas Booth star in this drama recounting the love affair between poet Percy Shelley and 18-year-old Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin which was the inspiration for her seminal novel Frankenstein. Tickets £10. On Thursday 9 at 3.00pm, Tuesday 21 at 3.00pm, Thursday 23 at 6.30pm and Tuesday 28 August at 6.30pm Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil is screening ‘The Breadwinner’. Parvana is an 11 year old girl growing up under

the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001. When her father is wrongfully arrested, Parvana cuts off her hair and dresses like a boy in order to support her family. Working alongside her friend Shauzia, Parvana discovers a new world of freedom–and danger. With undaunted courage, Parvana draws strength from the fantastical stories she invents, as she embarks on a quest to find her father and reunite her family. Equal parts thrilling and enchanting, ‘The Breadwinner’ is an inspiring and luminously animated tale about the power of stories to sustain hope and carry us through dark times. Tickets £10.

On Friday 10 August at 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton the Petherton Picture Show presents ‘The Shape of Water’. Elisa is a mute, isolated woman who works as a cleaning lady in a hidden, highsecurity government laboratory in 1962 Baltimore. Her life changes forever when she discovers the lab’s classified secret — a mysterious, scaled creature from South America that lives in a water tank. As Elisa develops a unique bond with her new friend, she soon learns that its fate and very survival lies in the hands of a hostile government agent and a marine biologist. Starring Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Doug Jones. Tickets £5. On Monday 13, Thursday 23, Tuesday 28 and Thursday 30 from 3.00pm Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil are screening ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’. Join our favourite monster family as they embark on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a summer vacation from providing everyone else’s vacation at the hotel. It is smooth sailing for Drac’s Pack as the monsters indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer, from monster volleyball to exotic excursions, and catching up on their moon tans. But the dream vacation turns into a nightmare when Mavis realizes Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret that could destroy all of monsterkind. Tickets £10. On Thursday 23 from 7.00pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see The Greatest Showman’. P T Barnum, the son of a poor tailor, grows up to become a wily dreamer

and schemer. He marries his devoted childhood sweetheart, Charity, and is determined to give her the life she once enjoyed with her wealthy, disapproving family, he quickly manipulates a bank into financing his dream project, a multistory ‘museum of curiosities.’ The wax figures and stuffed giraffes that Barnum puts on display don’t draw much attention at first. Once he starts recruiting human eccentrics – a bearded lady, conjoined twins, Tom Thumb – the crowds begin to gather. And Barnum’s show gets a classy lift when he launches the American career of Swedish soprano Jenny Lind and persuades the highbrow theatre personality Phillip Carlyle to help produce his show. Starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams and Keala Settle. Tickets £5. On Friday 24 from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton the Petherton Picture Show presents ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’. A darkly comedic drama from Martin McDonagh. After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, commissioning three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby, the town’s revered chief of police. When his second-in-command Officer Dixon, an immature mother’s boy with a penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing’s law enforcement is only exacerbated. Starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell. Strong language. Tickets £5. FOR CHILDREN

On Monday 30 July to Friday 3 August from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Octagon Theatre see ‘Scrumdiddlyumptious!’. Another fun filled, action packed week of singing, dancing and acting celebrating the wonderful works of Roald Dahl. Make new friends, show off your talents and work towards a spectacular show for friends and family to enjoy. Cost £135 for ages 7-14 years. From Monday 30 July until Friday 3 August the David Hall in South Petherton hosts ‘The Actiontrack Showbuild’ This is a creative five day

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Summer School for young people, offering participants a lifechanging opportunity to experience the creation of a full show from scratch, using the participants own ideas and talents as a starting point. Open to ages 8 to 18 at £50 per child. Various times On Thursday 2 August from 10.30am at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton Karen Hansen hosts ‘Anything that Moves’ workshop. Children can make things out of wood with real woodworking tools. Have a go with drawknives and shaving horses, drills, gauges and mallets to saw, hammer, carve and construct something of your own making. It might be a mobile hanging in the air, a vehicle rolling along, a boat floating on water or anything else that moves you. Please wear shoes or trainers and bring lunch. Entry £10 a child. On Friday 10 at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton at 10.30am Darrell Wakelam will be running a workshop called ‘Space Age Scenes’. It will be 50 years next year when Man first stepped on the moon. Help celebrate this adventure and create an amazing

Space Scene with planets, rockets and astronauts. Cutting and sticking, paper mâché and collage. Darrell has been providing exciting children’s 3D art workshops for over 25 years. Dress for mess and bring lunch! Tickets £10. On Thursday 16 from 10.00am at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton Jo Burlington will be presenting ‘Decorator Crabs Messy Art’. Oops Wow messy art groups are perfect for kids who love to make art and make a mess, and a wonderful opportunity for those children who think they do not. In this workshop the children will decorate their own crab shell, which they can then wear and see if they can hide from the sharks, just like real decorator crabs do. Afterwards there will be a massive drawing adventure, creating the story as they make marks on the enormous piece of paper, through tunnels. Entry £5. On Friday 17 at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton from 10.00am there is a workshop called ‘Fiddlesticks Mini Beasts’ where parents and toddlers can enjoy making marvelous mini

beasts – starting with homemade delicious bread caterpillars. Then using a selection of colourful craft materials you can create butterflies, caterpillars, spiders and other bugs finishing up with fun creepy crawly songs and a handmade puppet show version of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets £5. On Monday 20 to Friday 24 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see ‘Tom’s Dream’. Young Tom spends a lot of time with his grandparents. On a wet and windy afternoon he learns something about his mother that he never knew, which explains a lot about his dreams. A fun exciting

new story full of drama, song and dance. Open to ages 8 to 16 years at cost £100 per child. OTHER

On Thursday 30 to Friday 31 August from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton go along to Actiontrack Creative Lab. Inviting local artists and practitioners to take part in a two day creative lab. During this time, artists will develop a youth engagement project for October half term. If you are a local performance artist and would like more information contact info@ thedavidhall.org.uk or phone 01460 240340. Free entry.

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‘Resonance’, The Old Pound Inn, Langport, 8.30pm ‘The Dissenters Bluesband’, Rock/Blues, Fleur de Lis, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.15pm ‘Jackdaw’, Classic Rock, The 94 Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Unknown Identity’, Covers & Originals, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm John Swish, The Royal Oak, Crewkerne, 9.00pm ‘Rude Awakening’, Various Covers, The Great Lyde, Yeovil, 9.30pm ‘Powercut’, Acoustic/Electric Rock/Pop, The Prince of Wales, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 3.00pm

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‘The Rockin 60’s’, Rock, Yeovil Labour Clbub, 8.30pm ‘The Diamonds’, 60’s-70’s covers, Yess Club, Yeovil, 7.00pm ‘Silverback’, Rock Covers, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘K’fuffle’, Rock/Pop, Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.30pm ‘Wrecking Ball’, New Country, The Royal Oak, Crewkerne, 5.00pm ‘The Diamonds’, 60’s-70’s Covers, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm ‘The Wolf Pack’ Various Covers, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.00pm ‘Bad Edukation’, Classic Rock, The Phoenix, Gillingham, 9.00pm ‘Blackout City’, Rock/Pop, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm Stewart Michaels, The Royal Oak, Crewkerne, 9.00pm ‘Unknown Identity’, Covers & Originals, The Mermaid Hotel, Yeovil, 9.15pm ‘The Foo Fakers’ tribute band, Somerset Tribute Festival, Yeovil, 5.00pm, £TBC ‘Soft Option’, 60’s-90’s Covers, Labour Club, Yeovil, 8.30pm ‘Mandown’, Rock/Pop Covers, The Mermaid Hotel, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Powercut’, Acoustic/Electric Rock/Pop, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Bad Edukation’, Classic Rock, Half Moon Inn, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.30pm ‘Simple Chaos’, Acoustic/Electric Rock/Pop, The Foresters Arms, East Coker, 3.30pm ‘Old Dogz New Trix’, Rock/Blues/Pop, Kingsdon Festival, 7.30pm, £TBC James Hollingsworth, Acoustic/Blues/Folk/Rock, The George Hotel, Castle Cary, 5.00pm Kingsdon Festival Big Band, 7.30pm, £TBC Sarah Yeo, Covers & Original, Dolphin Hotel, Wincanton, 9.00pm ‘The Diamonds’, 60’s-70’s Covers, The Britannia Inn, Sherborne, 9.00pm ‘The Foo Fakers’ tribute band, The Mermaid Hotel, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘The Jo Burt Experience’, Kingsdon Festival, 7.30pm, www.kingsdon. org/festival

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ANTIQUES

Antiques & Collectables

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 and Sales

goods, furniture (new, old and antique), collectables, china and ceramics, silverware, vintage and retro items and art work. The next auction is Monday, 30 July at 10am; head to Saleroom One. Viewing days: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays prior to each sale from 10.00am – 5.00pm and also the morning of sale from 9.00am.

Duke’s popular Avenue Auctions continue at the Weymouth location - look out for its regular Avenue Sale on 24 July and 14 August. Viewing times: Saturday prior to auction 9.30am-12 noon; Monday prior to auction 9.30 am -7 pm and morning of the auction. Catalogues are available online. Central Somerset’s oldest auction house, McCubbing and Redfern Auction Rooms based in Wells has its Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables auction on Wednesday 15 August. Viewing for sales takes place on the previous Monday 10am – 5pm plus the day preceding the sale (10am – 7pm)) and the morning of the sale. Further information is available from 01749 678099.

Lawrence’s Auction house in Crewkerne has General Sales on Wednesdays on 25 July, 1, 8 and 15 August. All sales start at 9.30am and viewing is from the Tuesday before the sale from 9am to 7pm. For more information call 01460 73041.

A small watercolour drawing by modern British artist Mary Fedden, which was bought for peanuts in a church fete in Somerset, is estimated to sell for Lyme Bay Auctions in thousands of pounds Seaton, East Devon holds a when it goes under the monthly general auction of Charterhouse Brewers Garage.qxp_Layout 1 19/06/2018 11:33 Pagehammer 1 items including household on Friday 27 July when

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from the University of Bath and taught painting at the Royal College of Art where one of her pupils included David Hockney. Today her work is highly sought after by galleries, dealers, institutions and collectors and this little watercolour drawing, dated 1978 which measures just 17.5 cm x 18.5 cm, is estimated to sell for £1,000-2,000. Further details: 01935 812277.

Collecting Egyptian Antiquities & Ancient Art

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By James Brenchley, Sherborne Dorset. Head of Ancient Art, Antiquities and Classical Coins at Hansons Auctioneers. After a few years of collecting antiquities and ancient art, I focused my attention on larger, more unique types of Egyptian antiquities. The ancient Egyptians were a people that believed heavily in objects representing and incorporating magical functions.

The most common and well known of these items are what we call shabti figures (also known as ushabti/shawabti). These figures were made to represent the image of the deceased owner in a variety of materials such as faience, clay, wood, limestone (sandstone), granite and serpentine. These were considered to be magical, with hieroglyphs inscribed vertically down a column from the head to the feet. These hieroglyphs would speak the name of the deceased, along with a chapter from the sacred book of the dead. Speaking the name of the deceased was magical in ancient Egypt; speaking the name of the deceased gave them life and they would live eternally, metaphorically speaking. By the time of Late Dynastic Period, C. 664 – 32 BC, shawabti were common and were made in enormous quantities, usually over a hundred, and placed in a decorated box. Shabti figures were much rarer in earlier periods; these were first made in the Middle Kingdom (C. 2000 BC) and were usually made in cedar wood, with a limited amount of decoration. At this time, faience was not as commonly used, although the Egyptians had used faience since the end of the 5th Millennium BC.

The ancient Egyptians were obsessed with death and the afterlife. The majority of people spent their lives preparing for entry into the afterlife. This was a costly process with more than 300 objects used to ensure passage. In turn, this made a lucrative trade for the priests and other associated parties. These items included burial amulets, which had magical powers and functions to the deceased. One of the most unique and stylised of these was the heart scarab, different from the typical amuletic type (worn on a necklace, not burial related). The heart scarab was much larger in size, sometimes between 5 – 8cms. On the front side, a styled representation of the Egyptian beetle, a representation of the god, Khepri. On the reverse side, which was flat, would be written a spell – ‘’O my heart, which I had from my mother,

the centre of my being. Do not stand against me as a witness, do not oppose me in the judgement hall, in the presence of the keeper of the balance. You are my ka (spirit) in my body, the creator [who makes my limbs prosper]”.’ – This is an example of a spell written for Scribe of the Mat, Na-her-hu in the Late New Kingdom 1320 – 1069 BC. These heart scarabs were made from precious expensive materials like gold, silver and stones and were more commonly purchased by the higher elite who could afford them. To handle such important and symbolic items as these, is magic in itself; to think these magical items could have been, in their eyes, the difference between them living eternally in the field of reeds (Egyptian afterlife) or being destroyed by Ammit.

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&Finance Busy People Business Coaching by Peter Radford, Beyond This

Where are you headed?

The average lifespan of a business used to be 40 years. Now it’s 14 years. How long will yours last? What’s the secret to longevity? Charles Handy suggests that all of life can be plotted on a sigmoid curve, like this: At the beginning of life or any venture there is a period of investment, learning, outlay; this is followed by the first signs of growth and progress; a healthy trajectory is set which continues for a while until there is an inevitable plateau followed by decline and oblivion! The timescale may vary – the Roman Empire lasted 400 years, but ultimately the decline is final. Our own lives too can follow this pattern: education and training, enthusiasm and progress leading to promotion, then we stagnate, start counting the days until retirement and wait for our ultimate decline. Inspiring stuff! But maybe it doesn’t have to be this way. So how do we buck the trend? Handy suggests that the secret lies in starting a second curve before the first curve peaks. Leave it too late and it becomes far harder – when decline has already set in and money is tight, reinvesting and having the vision to perceive something new and risky is counter-intuitive. The voice inside our heads says, ‘Not now, consolidate, get back on an even keel…’ Except, chances are you’ll just delay the inevitable decline. The visionary company, the one that outlasts and outperforms the competition is looking for what’s next long before the plateau. But that’s hard too: why rock the boat? If it ain’t broke…. So… where are you on the curve? Where’s your business on the curve? Accurately identifying where you are is Step One. Step Two is this: Do you have a clear and vivid picture of where you will be in one year, three years, five years from now? Or is your head down, plumbing away with business as usual? To avoid the plateau we have to be looking upwards, outwards and forwards. We are creatures of habit and so we all have the tendency to keep doing things the same way. The longer we do it, the deeper the rut, the harder it is to get out. To develop a vision and clarify your goals you need to expose yourself to difference: talk to new people, collaborate, visit other businesses, start networking again, listen to some TED talks: anything to break your thinking out of the norm and create serendipitous moments. Draw on the imagination of others: invest in your team. Step three: commit yourself to change. Lampedusa wrote in The Leopard, “For everything to stay the same, everything must change.” There’s no such thing as stagnating – either you’re moving forward or you’re regressing. Change is here to stay. The ‘good old days’ weren’t that good anyway. The best is yet to come…! Peter Radford is a speaker & trainer working with organisations to help them make a game-changing impact. See www.beyondthis.co.uk or email peter@beyondthis.co.uk

Financial Planning by Mark Salter, Financial Planner

What is a financial planner worth to you or your family? I speak to many different people of different ages and at different stages in their lives. I have noticed that there appears to be a common trend that life is getting busier and busier and there are always so many things to deal with and decisions to make. Even if it isn’t you then I’m sure you know someone in the family or have a friend that is constantly busy and juggling so many things at the same time. By the time they’ve finished work, found time to prepare an evening meal and managed to squeeze in some time to exercise or see friends they really don’t want to be sitting down and switching the computer or laptop on to work on the family finances. If they do manage to sit down and open the laptop, do they have the time needed to start sifting through the paperwork, build spreadsheets and read through the money pages to try and find the answers to some of these questions:o Are we keeping to a budget or spending too much? o Are we saving enough and could our savings be working harder for us? o How do we invest money and where do we start? o Do we have the right level of life insurance to protect the family? o Could we be saving tax legitimately? o Do we need to worry about the stock market? o Will we be able to afford school and/or University fees? o How will our children or grandchildren ever be able to afford their first home? o What should we do about pensions and how much will we need to save for retirement? I often find that business owners have to spend so much time doing this for their business that they often overlook or don’t have time for their own personal finances. It’s normally on their to-do list but never makes it to the top. As we all know, time seems to speed up as we get older and there comes the realisation that we have got less years ahead of us than we have behind us. If this sounds familiar, consider engaging with a comprehensive financial planner who, as clients tell us, is able to take these worries and concerns away. Building a thorough financial plan, which is understandable and realistic, is key to becoming financially well organised. By reviewing everything at least once a year and communicating regularly, busy people are able to spend more time enjoying the important things, like their career, business, family and leisure time. If you would like more information on our comprehensive financial planning service then please visit www.ffp.org.uk or telephone us on 01935 813322.

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Yeovil

For 15 years local businesses have been meeting over breakfast each Friday morning to grow their customer base, their order book and their income. It has been remarkably successful with over £5million worth of business being invoiced in those years of which approximately £500,000 was in 2017 alone. Over the years there have been many great success stories from new start businesses launching successfully and now providing employment for local workers to established businesses breaking into new, sometimes national, markets. You now have the opportunity to meet them at a Business Breakfast on Friday 14 September at Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil BA22 7LH as well as have a chance to look around the museum itself. You will find out how they achieve such success without you incurring any further obligation. All you need to do is book in by emailing your details and any dietary requirements to paul.clegg@mac.com. Attend between 6.45am and 8.30am; bring your business cards and £15. A great opportunity to focus on growing your business in 2018!

Sherborne Treasure to go on display with Salvidor Dali and Pablo Picasso! The Charles Dickens/William Charles Macready Sherborne House Screen is to go on display in the National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh next June. The theme of the Exhibition is Collage and will include by many famous artists, not least both Picasso and Salvidor Dali. The Screen was given to the Friends of Sherborne House by Sir Nevill Macready, the direct descendant of William Charles Macready, the great Victorian Shakespearean actor who lived in Sherborne House 1850-60. According to family legend it was decorated by the latter along with his close friend Charles Dickens and it was done with great care with some 400 pictures of works of art, around 1850. The screen is large, with four leaves each 6’ 3” x 3’ and has recently been expertly cleaned, conserved and restored after an Appeal for £22,000 by the Friends. “The transformation brought about by the conservationist, Rebecca Donan, is stunning,” said Jeremy Barker, director of the Appeal. “The screen is now magnificent, awe-inspiring, so too the research done by Kent University into the copies of the paintings attached to the screen. Happily, and at last, the public will be able to see it in all its newfound glory”.

Lifestyle by Chris McCaughey from Stags Estate Agents

Why South Somerset?

With 21 offices across the South West region, it is fair to say that Stags offices see their fair share of second-home seekers, many of whom are hunting for that special retreat in which to relax and unwind after a hectic week. Some are drawn to the West Country’s fabulous regional cities, some to the wild beauty of the two National Parks and some to the rugged coastlines, but there does seem to be a special place in the hearts of many for South Somerset and, with a long and varied list of what makes the area so wonderful, it’s not hard to see why. Firstly, South Somerset is geographically closer to the South East than its coastal neighbours. Notorious though the A303 may be, there’s no escaping the fact that visitors from London can leave their city desks at lunchtime on Friday and expect to be settled and unpacked in their Somerset second home in time for tea. But the roads are not the only way to get around; direct rail links with Paddington and Waterloo make travelling from the capital even easier, as do regular coach services which drop off and pick up passengers in smaller towns such as Wincanton, South Petherton and Ilminster as well as Yeovil and Taunton. Once here, first-time visitors are often surprised by the broad range of things to see and do. The National Trust owns a plethora of properties in the area, offering enjoyable and enriching family days out, and well-known landmarks such as Glastonbury Tor and Cheddar Gorge are practically on the doorstep with the designated outstanding natural beauty of West Dorset and East Devon, and their Jurassic coastlines, just a short drive away. Miles of public footpaths and bridleways criss-cross the South Somerset countryside, and the largely flat terrain of the Somerset levels (with several challenging climbs in the vicinity too) make this a perfect place for walkers, runners, cyclists and horse riders alike. Last, and perhaps not least, is the difference in house prices compared to neighbouring areas. An astonishing testament to this is that, according to Zoopla, the average property sale price in TA18 postcodes (Crewkerne and surrounding villages) over the past 12 months was nearly £80,000 lower than in the DT8 postcode district, less than 10 miles away across the Dorset border, and £56,000 lower than East Devon-based EX12. With the area’s great commutability, easily accessible fresh air and fun and comparatively cost-effective housing, Stags anticipate that we will continue to see a constant stream of second home buyers looking in the South Somerset area for years to come, along with the usual host of permanent re-locaters and locals keen to stay in this wonderful part of the world.

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Food and Drink FOOD AND DRINK

Food and Drink by The Stag’s Head Inn

Why it’s Foolish to ignore Gooseberries!

If you have picked your gooseberries, or are planning to visit a fruit farm to pick your own, then here is a delicious recipe for Gooseberry Tart. Ingredients: For the Sweet pastry Case 115g Plain Flour 55g softened butter 40g caster sugar 1 large egg

‘Tis the season for gooseberries! In the past this delicious, often under-rated fruit used to be plentiful in season, however in recent times they are increasingly hard to find to purchase in supermarkets or markets. People are often put off gooseberries, considering them to be too tart a fruit; however most people are unaware that, like apples, there are two types of gooseberry, cookers and eaters, or ‘culinary’ and ‘dessert’. They are hairy, oval fruits, and can be red as well as green, although the red varieties are often dessert gooseberries, such as Whinham’s Industry and Hinnonmaki Red. They are topped and tailed like green beans, and are then used to make traditional pies, tarts and one of our summer favourites, gooseberry fool. The gooseberry is a highly versatile fruit as it is also works very well when paired with oily fish such as mackerel and salmon. Fruit expert Christopher Stocks, author of ‘Forgotten Fruits: A guide to Britain’s Traditional Fruit and Vegetables’ observes a big trend amongst allotment holders for growing seasonal fruits such as blackcurrants, gooseberries and rhubarb (I expect that for some of us these fruits have never gone away....!). Historically gooseberries were a ‘cottagers plant’ being grown in small amounts in private gardens. It was the Victorians who organised the cultivation of them in a large way, and growers would take them very seriously, competing to grow the largest specimens – in fact the winning specimen at a show in Staffordshire in 1852 weighed nearly 2 ounces, the size of a small apple. In modern times we have effectively returned to a preVictorian state of affairs! 32

Method: Combine the butter and flour by hand until crumbed Add in the sugar, then beat the egg with a little milk and add in Mix to form a firm dough *wrap in clingfilm and place in fridge to chill for 15 minutes* Grease a tart case with butter Roll out the pastry, then place into the tart case, gently prick the base with a fork Bake blind at 170C for 14 to 19 minutes, until firm but not coloured Ingredients for the Tart: 150g gooseberries washed and topped and tailed Good pinch of cinnamon 200ml double cream 95g caster sugar zest and juice of half an orange 3 whole free range eggs 1 egg yolk contents of half a vanilla pod Method Pre-heat oven to 150 C Half the gooseberries and layer them into the tart case Combine all the other ingredients in a mixing bowl, then beat together Pour mixture over the gooseberries Cook in oven for 25 minutes until slightly firm in the centre. Serve with a dollop of crème fraiche - perfect for a hot summer’s day!

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Food and Drink by Rob Davies, Vida Comida at The Swan

La Tomatina No one loves a tomato more than me (!!), so when I was invited by my rugby playing Spanish chum Jose-Luis to go to the biggest tomato festival in the world I was… well if not over excited, at least a little interested. I just could not work out the smirks from all those around me. We drove down on the last Wednesday in August – technically a school night as we had a training day on the Thursday – to a small town called Buñol, which is about 10 miles in land from Valencia. It was packed and we had difficulty finding a place to park, having to walk the last 2 miles into town in the baking August sun. Needless to say, my mood was not at its finest until we hit this tiny back street. There were hundreds, no thousands of people all dressed in their very worst clothes, cheapest shoes and goggles everywhere. There were also 4 huge trucks filled with tonnes and tonnes of over ripe, juicy, fat tomatoes. We had been there no more that five minutes when a starter pistol fired and the trucks (I did not see exactly how this happened) dumped their ouzing red cargo all down the road. The next hour was quite simply the most incredible food fight I have ever had the pleasure to be involved in. There seemed to be a neverending supply of squished toms. At one point I was literally knee deep in fruity ammunition. In a very typically Spanish style there was no hostility, no one got over aggressive; just 15,000 kilos of sofrito bringing joy to the masses! Every house got a new red rendering. An hour after the start the pistol started again and the fight was

over. To be honest we were all exhausted. Los Bomberos, the local firemen, rolled down the road spraying everyone and everything in sight – this was by far the most painful part, don’t ever tangle with a water cannon – but the buildings were gleaming after. Apparently, the citric acid in tomatoes is a brilliant cleanser – who knew! Every door on the street opened and the good people of Buñol came out with hose pipes, buckets of water and lots and lots of extremely strong and, from memory, free sangria. That second point may well have been influenced by the first; I certainly had no money having lost mine during the early skirmishes. After a more joyous walk back to the car we headed off back to Madrid. To be honest we stank and a car with no air conditioning did nothing for us on the long drive. I was finding tomato pulp in all sorts of interesting places for about a week… A crazy way to spend the last day of summer but probably the finest “food festival” I have ever attended. Food should be fun. This is the Vida Comida way, only no food fights! www.latomatina.info

FOOD AND DRINK

Make the most out of Sun, Sea, Sand great seasonal fruits …and Wine By Matt Street, Executive chef, Seasons Restaurant and The Eastbury Hotel, Sherborne

The height of the summer is here and so far lots of that beautiful sunshine we all love! Lots going on at the Eastbury with a new private dining garden pod coming to the garden for you to enjoy, so do please come and join us lunch or dinner and make the most of the good weather by relaxing in one of our new British racing green deckchairs. As we are now in August and with Wimbledon and the World Cup a near distant memory, it might be the time to talk about summer fruits and more specifically the Great British strawberry and raspberry. We have had them now for a couple of months but these early fruits have been mostly grown in hot houses. They are fully flourishing outside now with all the freshness and sweetness that brings with it. After all there is nothing nicer than tasting fresh locally grown strawberries picked straight from the plant. We are very lucky to have a few local farms around Sherborne producing extremely tasty and sweet strawberries; currently these locally sourced strawberries are used as part of our Sunday Lunch Menu and the raspberries in one of summer desserts which always goes down well with our guests. So for this month on the subject of strawberries, why not take advantage of their freshness in your own meal plans? Perhaps you could have fun with family and friends and have a go at making your own strawberry jam, and maybe even home baked scones. Just pair this with a locally sourced clotted cream and your home made cream tea is ready to go! To help you with this, I have created a simple and easy to make scone recipe for you to try at home. With the temperatures continuing to be on the high side and if you’re not feeling in the boiling or baking mood, why not come in and try our version of a cream tea at the Eastbury? My Scone recipe Ingredients 225g/8oz self raising flour pinch of salt 55g/2oz butter 25g/1oz caster sugar 150ml/5fl oz milk 1 free-range egg, beaten, to glaze (alternatively use a little milk) Recipe Heat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Mix together the flour and salt and rub in the butter. Stir in the sugar and then the milk to get a soft dough. Turn on to a floured work surface and knead very lightly. Pat out to a round 2cm/¾in thick. Use a 5cm/2in cutter to stamp out rounds and place on a baking sheet. Lightly knead together the rest of the dough and stamp out more scones to use it all up. Brush the tops of the scones with the beaten egg. Bake for 12-15 minutes until well risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack and serve with butter and good jam and maybe some clotted cream. In next month’s article we will be looking at late summer seasonal foods and I will be creating a recipe that may surprise you. I look forward to your company next month. 34

By Camilla Wood, Owner/MD

I’m writing my column this month looking out to the azure Ionian sea, accompanied by the relentless sound of chirping crickets, with a glass of dark Greek rosé close by. August is definitely summer holiday season so it’s time to experiment with some unusual wines from holiday island destinations. Here I am in Greece and even on this lovely island of Lefkada there are several wineries, among them is Lefkaditiki Gi, making delicious white, red and rosé - the white from Vardea and latter two from native red grapes Beptzami and Vertzami. Greece has a wine making tradition dating back 5,000 years to Dionysos and on Kefalonia, where our holiday adventure began, vine cultivation dates back 3,500 years, as according to Homer’s Odyssey, Laertes bestowed 50 different grapes varieties upon his son Odysseus. Among the best of these is the white grape Robola, (genetically similar to Italy’s Ribolla grape) which makes a fragrant, lemon-scented, flinty wine not dissimilar to Spain’s Albarino. I sipped a delicious glass of this made by the island’s cooperative Orealios Gaea, in the pretty port of Fiskardo whilst catching strains of “Come on Eileen” and “It’s Coming Home” from a nearby bar. Sadly, it didn’t. Better luck next time boys. Here in our Castle Cary shop we stock a lovely green apple, grapey, Muscatlike Moschofilero from the Greek mainland region of Nemea and a Plyto by Lyrarakis from Crete, an attractive melon, citrus and herb-scented white with rounded peachy fruit on palate. Look out for Assyrtiko from Santorini, which produces some of Greece’s best whites, and don’t forget Greek reds too - the cherry-scented, red fruit flavoured Agiorgitiko and the deeply coloured, Portlike Mavrodaphne which pair perfectly with barbecue sausages and fragrant lamb dishes. Italy’s island of Sardinia boasts some beautiful wines: whites tend to be herbaceous, citrus-laden Vermentino and reds, plum, cherry, earthy flavoured Cannonau, aka Grenache. We stock both - under the organic Mora e Memo label in the shop in its characterful squat bottles. Sicilian wines are gaining ground as go-to inexpensive but delicious structured Italian wines with great fruit expression. If you’re there on holiday do try the best red Nero d’Avolas, with their smoky, leathery berry-laded fruit and the floral, melon-favoured white Grillos - we stock both by organic winery Funaro, a snip at £15. Wines from the Balearic island of Mallorca are also gaining recognition on the world wine stage. Particularly those from the oldest winery, Es Fangar, made from the indigenous white variety Prensal, blended with Chardonnay and Muscat. The ‘Sa Fita’ we stock in the shop reveals an explosion of ripe candied fruit, golden apple and quince jelly, with a backdrop of aromatic scrubland Mediterranean herbs. This is a wine of such length and complexity as to rival the finest white Burgundy, and at £25 is a relative steal compared to a Chassagne-Montrachet! Check out their red ‘Elements’ too, made from native grapes Manto Negro and Callet, blended with international varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot. A top-drawer, complex, cherryflavoured red, a match to any fine Rioja or Ribera del Duero. Finally, for those wisely stay-cationing this summer, not forgetting our own island wines, look no further than the famous Cornwall winery Camel Valley. Their dry wines are often overshadowed by the more celebrated sparklings (particularly the Brut Rosé, served to the Queen at her recent Jubilee) but ignore them at your peril. I recently sold their Bacchus to a customer who came in for a superior New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and this is the lovely response Camel Valley received by email: “Quite simply your wine went straight to the top of my favourites list, and by some margin. Wine tasting vocabulary is not my strong point but I would say that is has a smoothness and depth of flavour missing from most of the top end ‘supermarket’ brands. As the wine merchant (Somerset Wine Co) is only a few miles from me I shall be visiting them soon and I look forward to enjoying the next bottle.” I love satisfied customers. Happy Holidays All!

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HISTORY

History

LEGAL MATTERS

Legal Matters by Victoria Knight, Battens Solicitors

by George Tatham

An insight into 18 Century Food Riots th

The 1766 food riots in the South West: motives, actions and solutions The food riot was the frequent reaction to shortages of foodstuffs, in particular cereals, in 18th century Britain. Collective community action was used in stopping the movement and export of grain, the seizure and resale of grain, flour and bread at ‘fair’ prices and attacks on mills. The word ‘riot’ was used in contemporary accounts but historians such as E.P. Thompson have disliked the term (see Customs in Common, 1991). Thompson suggested that food riots were not only about hunger, scarcity and high prices but also the expectation of consumers to purchase food in a market free from illicit manipulation. The authorities took action against the practice of forestalling (the purchase of foodstuffs outside the time of the market); regrating (the purchase of foodstuffs at a lower price to create scarcity and reselling at a higher price); and engrossing (the purchase of all a particular foodstuff to create a shortage which increased prices). Robert Goadby in the Sherborne Mercury railed against such practices. First indications of the suffering of the poor in 1766 appear in the Sherborne Mercury (4 August issue) which reported that the inhabitants of Yeovil had generously bought a quantity of wheat in the market at 11 shillings per bushel and sold it to the poor at 8 shillings per bushel. Goadby comments: ‘An example highly worthy of imitation.’ Comparable actions indeed followed at Sherborne (to continue until harvest), Exeter, Honiton, Barnstaple, and Wincanton with corn bought and resold at a cheaper price to the poor. Wheaten bread comprised a large proportion of people’s weekly budget. Market towns, containing a large non-agricultural population dependent on the market for foodstuffs, were particularly vulnerable to price fluctuations. Protest was also aimed at mills, tangible symbols of the middlemen and vulnerable to attack by crowds. Mills at Ottery St Mary, Tipton St John, Sidbury, Cullompton, Bradninch, Tiverton and Silverton were destroyed. Women, as purchasers of food, played a prominent role in food riots. Thus at Frome in September, a number of women seized a load of flour and divided it among themselves and the poor inhabitants. Numerous letters appeared in the press promoting the total prohibition on the export of grain, which was granted in early 1767, and the substitution of rice as an alternative to bread. Another focus for the rioters were the starch mills at Lyme Regis which came under suspicion for exporting surplus wheat from the starch making process to France. What is apparent in food disturbances is that the movement of prices encouraged direct action (‘bargaining by riot’), resulting in reduced prices by forced sales or the intervention by magistrates making pragmatic judgements, and that any violence was contained and directed against property, not persons. Food riots declined after 1800, giving way to other forms of industrial action, although the mid-19th century saw serious food riots in South Devon.

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Don’t be afraid to complain Hospitals and healthcare providers are central in our society and we rely on them to enable us to enjoy life to the full. Whilst recognising that much good work is done by individuals working in healthcare, sometimes there are errors with care and treatment. Sometimes those errors give rise to questions and concerns. When concerns arise about past or current healthcare, complaining is a worthwhile and important thing to do. For past treatment, it can bring answers to questions and healthcare concerns. It can also mean that systemic failures are identified and rectified. For concerns with current treatment, it can provide the trigger to correct immediate problems and ensure care stays on the right track How Do I complain? If you have concerns and are thinking of making a complaint, if you are able, try to review the provider’s complaints system. Most healthcare providers will have their own complaints policy. Almost all hospital trusts have a PALS (Patient Advice & Liaison Service) which you can access direct. PALS staff can discuss your concerns with the relevant staff and thereafter answer your questions. As PALS officers are employees of the hospital, the complaint process will be managed internally. You can alternatively address your complaint to the lead manager of the healthcare provider. For hospitals and companies you should address your complaint to the Chief Executive; for GPs it’s the Practice Manager. If you would prefer your complaint to involve help and advice from an outside party,

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there are a few options. Manned by staff including volunteers, there are various charitable organisations which may be able to help. o Local Advocacy Charities. There are a number of advocacy charities who specialise in preparing complaints with health and social care. If you live in Dorset, you can access Dorset Advocacy. If you live in Somerset you can access Swan Advocacy. o The Citizens Advice Bureau is another charity that can help with making complaints. The CAB has close links to Healthwatch (another option) and may refer you to them for help. Alternatively you can seek the help of a solicitor who specialises in healthcare law and is experienced in raising concerns about healthcare. Fees may be charged depending on the service offered. Which option is best really depends on the type of concern you have. For concerns about waiting times or cancelled procedures, Healthwatch is probably best suited. If your concern relates to illness or injury you have suffered, we would advise seeking help from a solicitor or an advocacy charity. Further Help If you are not satisfied with the response you receive to your complaint and want to take things further, seek some initial advice from a solicitor. They can consider your case and advise on all your options going forward. If you have any questions please contact Victoria Knight, a solicitor practising in clinical negligence and healthcare litigation at Battens Solicitors. Tel 01935 846131 Email: Victoria.knight@battens.co.uk

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

Sport by Gary Shackle, Sherborne Sports Centre Manager

Keep Active whatever your Age or Ability!

Health & Wellbeing Panic Attacks?

Don’t Manage them – Banish them! by Niki Cassar

Three years ago, yes in 2015, I wrote to you about a few new exciting classes we were starting at the Centre - Senior Active and Move to Improve. Tuesday - Senior Active 12.30-13.15 and Move to Improve 13.1514.00 Friday - Senior Active 13:15-14:00 and Move to Improve 14:15-15:00 Senior Active is an aerobic fitness class specifically tailored for people who want to ensure they enjoy their later years by maintaining or improving their current level of health and fitness. Each session is different and is designed to enable you to train at your appropriate level to improve cardio fitness whilst toning both upper/lower body and core stability. As all the classes are run at the Sports Centre, this means that we are able to offer many different facilities to do them in. Whether it’s in the fitness suite, on the indoor cycle bikes, participating in team related fun games in the sports hall or doing exercise outside in the idyllic setting of the School grounds, we honestly believe Sherborne Sports Centre offers a great experience for you all. Move to Improve is a chair based fitness class aiming to improve balance, co-ordination and strength without the need to stand from your chair. This class uses resistance equipment including ankle weights, dumbbells, resistance bands and small Pilates balls which will help to improve upper and lower body strength. In recent months we have been working on balance and co-ordination. Both of these are important aspects of everyday life and help to avoid trips and falls. Many people I have recently spoken to in the Move to Improve classes have expressed what a difference the sessions are making to the quality of their lives…..by giving them more independence at home and making everyday jobs around the house easier and less arduous. With our aging population I believe Sherborne is very lucky to have other classes popping up in the local area as well now, and I encourage as many people as possible to come along to Sherborne Sports Centre and either watch or try one of the classes. Once a month we meet for a free hot drink of your choice (on us) in The Hub or you can simply pop over to the café after your class and try one of their amazing speciality teas of coffees. All the classes are very sociable and many friendships have already been formed by just working out together. Life is for living so make the most of it. We are waiting for you! 36

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Over the past eighteen years, I have seen an increasing number of clients suffering from extreme anxiety and panic attacks, and who have been offered little more than medication to put a lid on their anxiety, and coping strategies to help them manage it, with neither proving to be successful. In the past, hypnotherapy was often seen as ‘the last chance saloon’; in other words, a therapy to be tried when all else has failed. Happily, hypnotherapy is now being viewed in a very different light, as most people realise that all that ‘being made to cluck like a chicken’, or someone ‘taking control of their mind’ stuff, is purely mythical. There is a far greater understanding that changing your mind really can change your life. But which part of the mind needs changing: the everyday conscious mind with the small temporary memory, or the all-knowing subconscious mind with the infinite permanent memory? The answer of course is the subconscious mind, but how can we access the information stored there? Here, the answer is through using hypnosis, which is best described as a deep state of focused concentration; a state of heightened suggestibility where we can bypass the very small conscious mind and safely access the infinite subconscious mind, where all of our beliefs (both positive and negative) and memories are stored. The first question I ask my anxious clients is: “Do you want to keep putting a lid on your excessive anxiety or do you want to be totally free from it?” I can’t recall anyone ever disagreeing with the idea of getting rid of their anxiety, even though they might initially be highly sceptical – and quite rightly so, because the chances are that they’ve spent many years experiencing escalating fear. I then explain to them that their subconscious mind has stored vast amounts of information relating to earlier events in their life when they felt fear or anxiety, and keeps replaying these events over and over, like automatic programmes. When this happens, we aren’t aware of the detail of those events, but instead we feel the fear around them. No amount of medication or coping strategies can stop this happening, but in hypnosis, that information can be changed and updated, so the negative programmes stop running, and are replaced with good, positive programmes. I’m not allowed to offer guarantees, and nor would I wish to do so, because my client’s commitment to the work we do together is vital for a successful outcome. However, if you are someone who suffers from anxiety in any form, with or without panic attacks, and if you are willing to make the commitment to work with me, then I am confident that, together, we can banish your unnecessary anxiety within weeks. Call me on 01963 371 695 for a completely confidential chat, and quote The Conduit for a £15 discount on your first session.

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Benefits of personal training

It’s August and Britain is mainly outside walking dogs, BBQing and drinking punch…well it is at the time of writing! At this time of year perhaps exercise is far from your mind and walking and playing outside has taken the place of classes or that Les Mills Grit session that got you so toned and lithe over winter. Walking outside in the summer has great benefits as you’re soaking up all that lovely vitamin D that we tend to lack in sun shy countries like ours and getting our blood pumping, delivering oxygen to every cell, renewing us and making us feel good. This is all fine to a certain degree and certainly any exercise is beneficial and better than none but there has now been extensive research done on the types of exercise that help us to stay fit and healthy into our old age so we need to think about the variety as well. The NHS guidelines are a great way to gauge whether you are doing enough and of what type. You can find an excellent information sheet here: https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Documents/adults-19-64years.pdf to sort the fact from the fiction. Generally they recommend two and a half hours of exercise per week. It can help to spread this out to 30 minutes a day for five days a week, so you could easily take a walk each day and this would cover the time although there is more to think about now. You will need to incorporate what the NHS refers to as “vigorous exercise” such as running, swimming and/or team sports and any sport which gets your heart rate up will fall into this category.

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You also now need to consider activity that includes weight bearing exercises to help strengthen and build muscles and minimize periods of inactivity such as sitting, and it’s this, I think, that most people need help with. We just don’t really know how to incorporate enough vigorous and weight bearing exercises to keep us fit and healthy within our daily routines and lifestyles. This is where personal training can come in. There are many benefits to personal training sessions and many gyms and Sports Centres offer them. You will receive expert advice and an exercise routine tailored to you for your personal aims and goals. Your trainer will take the guess work out of exercise and ensure that you don’t make mistakes and injure yourself. They can also give nutritional advice and recommend a healthy balanced diet if weight is something that you want to focus on. They will be there to give you that extra motivation to carry on and achieve the fitness levels that you want, be that kicking a ball around with your son without feeling breathless or entering triathlons or Iron Man competitions! You can exercise in a cool, fully air conditioned gym, getting all the benefits of exercise without the fatigue and heat exhaustion that can kick in during the summer months. Because Personal Trainers know how busy we all are you can book sessions from as early as 07:30, have a session at lunchtime or exercise after work making it easy to wrap around your daily routine. If you want to stay fit and healthy over the summer, why not consider personal training? They can help you be the best you can be, and who wouldn’t want that? Personal Training Sessions are available at Oxley Sports Centre via appointment as standalone sessions or to buy in blocks of 5 or 10. 37

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Paula Casserley

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Stay Safe in the Sun By Samantha Mullett from So Pampered

Read about the founders of So Pampered in Yeovil So Pampered Beauty Salon has been set up by Paula Casserley and Samantha Mullett from the Spa at Lanes Hotel. They are both proud and excited to have expanded their growing business into Yeovil town centre. This new luxury beauty salon has two treatment rooms with a pedicure station and nail bar – and can accommodate a number of clients at any one time. Samantha has 10 years experience in the beauty industry and Paula has over 20 – which means their customers can be assured they are in excellent hands. They pride themselves on customer satisfaction, making every customer their number one priority and ensuring customers leave the salon looking and feeling their best. If you need a consultation beforehand feel free to pop in or call the salon for a free of charge no commitment confidential chat. They are there to help with any skincare concerns ranging from wellbeing to holistic therapies. Samantha will be writing The Conduit beauty column each month and says that if there is anything you would like to know about please don’t hesitate to email: info@sopampared.co.uk with any suggestions on beauty related topics – she will be happy to help. Both Paula and Samantha are hoping Conduit readers will love their articles and also look forward to welcoming and meeting many of you in their salons soon for some much needed (we are sure!) pampering.

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As I write there’s a bit of a heat wave going on! We are not used to having this much sunshine or heat in the UK – global warming springs to mind! Here or abroad, we must protect ourselves in the sun. This includes keeping our bodies and skin hydrated so drinking water (lots of it!) is obviously one of the most important things we can do. We also need to be protecting our skin from the sun’s harmful rays. SPF (sun protection factor) is vital to protect our skin from UVA and UVB rays. In fact we should be wearing an SPF all year round on our faces to protect our skin from the damaging effects of free radicals and other aggressions. Not only is a good quality sun protection an important daily part of our skincare routine for anti-aging purposes, keeping those lines and wrinkles at bay – it’s vital for our health! We are protecting against UV rays - both UVA and UVB. The UVB ray is the one which causes sunburn; this is easy to remember as you have the letter B at the end - as in Burning – if you burn the skin this increases your chances of developing skin cancer. So for sure we do not want to burn. Keep your sun protection cream in the fridge and take it out with you at all times. The number on the bottle is how much longer you can stay in the sun without burning. i.e. SPF15 means you can stay in the sun 15 times longer than you normally would before you burn. UVA protection is also a must – all sunscreens now protect against UVB and UVA - UVA is the protection against Aging – again easy to remember because of the A! The more exposure you have to this ray, the faster you will age – and ultimately in the long term increase your risk of cancer too. So which SPF should you use abroad? Professionals always suggest a minimum of 30+ and 50+ for younger skins. It is our job as parents to protect our children and not let them burn. Remember to always reapply throughout the day! Your sunscreen needs to be your pool side best friend, never forget to repeat application after a quick dip in the pool! However, any application in direct sunlight increases evaporation before it’s had a chance to bond with the skin reducing its power to protect! Always apply sun protection in the shade 15-30 minutes before you head out into the sunshine. Thinking you can dust off your sunscreen from last year? Then think again! The power of sun protection creams decreases over time, so look for the little ‘open’ pot symbol on the bottle. Most will indicate 9 or 12 month expiry date once opened, so double check before you go on holiday! So Pampered and Spa Therapy at Lanes stock [Comfort Zone] Sun soul products. This is top quality skin and sun care and is also affordable coming in handy travel sizes so you can fit in your case (under 100ml). Now you’ve got the necessary information - let’s put it all into practice and stay safe in the sun ! For more information or to make a booking you can find us at: So Pampered, Church Path, Yeovil BA29 1HE Tel 01935 434679; E: info@sopampered.co.uk or Spa Therapy, Lanes, West Coker BA22 9AJ Tel: 01935 488145; E: info@spatherapyatlanes.com

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Iron fire basket. 45 cm side 28cm deep. Simple design with ash tray £50.00 New headboard for 5ft bed. Pale beige fabric cover. Unused £45.00 Small pine wardrobe. 175cm high 50cm deep 57cm wide £45.00 Tel: 01935 817013 Antique oak boxed ornate cabinet on four legs containing a recording arm which plays 78rpm. A nice piece of furniture 10 year old substantial swivel & adjustable office chair. Cream upholstery with wooden arms and stand. A very comfortable working chair Several sets of door bolts and locks in brass & cast iron. Some brand new, never used. Take the bundle for Bathroom scales with wording ‘I’m not dieting. I’m changing my life style’. As new Pre-war blue glass dressing table set. Glass tray, two candle holders & two glass pots with lids Tel: 01935 414612/07967 633885

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Remington Foot Spa. Hardly used £10.00 ono Remington Travel Hairdryer. 1400 watts, dual voltage, two heat settings, concentrator, folding handle. New £7.00 ono 3 legged milking stool. Varnished. Sturdy and heavy £10.00 ono Collect from Yeovil area Tel: 07981 930086 GardenPro Power Plus Pressure Washer. POWXG9030. Used only once. Tel: 07891 344214 Bicycle shed, 6ft wide (takes 3 bikes) Tel: 01460 279687 Mahogany corner cabinet with bevelled edge glass made by Turnbridge of London. Bought in 1983 for £799. Good condition Tel: 01935 508925 (if no answer, leave message)

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Keyboard with full backing system. £100. Gramophone and records bough in 1954 onwards. Open to offers. 1st Day stamp albums. 1968 onwards. Open to offers. T 01935 421389

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Dropleaf Dining table 2 Brand New Foam Pillows Cool box and freeze blocks 2 Car Seat Covers 6 Throws 3 piece weekend travel bag set. Brand new 2 Smoke alarms Tel: 01935 829137

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Access Garden Frame. Aluminium and safety glass. As new. 30” x 21” x 16” £20.00 2 Purbeck Stone Troughs £25.00 & £15.00 each 4 Black Tubs. 43 ltrs. Heavy duty with handles £5.00 each Various other garden items. Enquire Tel: 01935 473197 Illustrated Magazine, The Picture Post 1953. Daily Mail June and July 1981. Daily Mail 1953. Daily Express 1922 Tel: 01963 350840 TV modern stand. Three glass shelves with silver legs. Purchased from Marsh’s of Sherborne. As new Tel: 01935 850647 History of Painting by Sister Wendy Beckett. Large, heavy, hardbacked book with fantastic illustration Tel: 01458 443264

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Men’s Black Wellingtons size 9 £5.00 Perch Stool £4.00 Wrought Iron Decorative Pieces £5.00 each Z Bed 6” thick mattress £10.00 Waterproofs Pringle Black XL Mens £5.00 Golf Bag Flight Coverall Padded £15.00 Pringle Grey Large Holdall £8.00 Oak Desk 5 drawers £20.00 Desk Fam Piflo 3 speed, tilts £6.00 Jaeger Handbag Leather Grey £20.00 Tel: 01935 815515 Dual motor full recliner chair. Suitable for tall person. In light gold fabric. VGC. Victorian Chesterfield sofa. Upholstered in gold fabric. Two seater, brass castors. VGC. Tel: 07854 246206

£200 ono £300 ono

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera. Ideal digital travel £35 for lot camera. Wide angle, 18x zoom. Nikkor lense, 16gb card. Battery and charger, USB cable, instruction book. Boxed. Black finish. Mint condition. (was £200). Tel: 01935 815887

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