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From the Editor There’s definitely something in the air at the moment. In Sherborne we have lots of new businesses opening up and creating a buzz in this glorious corner of England – welcome to Newell Restaurant and the beautifully refurbished Cross Keys. Plus lots of exciting activities involving Arts and Crafts like the new world class art gallery coming to Sherborne in the form of the Paddock Project and talk of a new home for Sherborne Artlink at what would be known as the Art Farm. Talking of the Arts, a new sculpture exhibition is coming to East Lambrook Manor in September. If you love a bit of Opera, check out Oborne Opera on p4 and if easy listening is more your style we have a new column from Ninesprings community radio station serving Yeovil and the surrounding villages. Today I visited The Newt in Somerset, and wandering around the gardens was so happy to find another new and exciting venue that’s right on our doorstep. Whether you are in Dorset or Somerset, there’s plenty to feed both heart and mind!

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EDITOR Jane Adkins

ASSISTANT EDITOR Lauren Hill

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About Opera in Oborne Fri 2 nd - Mon 5th August St Cuthbert’s Church, Oborne, DT9 4LA Each year in August, St Cuthberts Church is transformed into a theatre for a weekend of sublime music. Whilst everything ‘back of house’ is carried out by a crew of villagers, the cast are all international soloists in their own right.

La Boheme Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd and Mon 5th Aug 2019, 8.00 pm The most famous opera of them all, Puccini’s La Boheme. Everyone loves La Boheme! Whether it’s the fantastic music, the tears of joy and heartbreak for Rodolfo and Mimi, or the sheer style of bohemian Paris in La Belle Epoque, everyone adores this most romantic of operas. If this is your first visit or your hundredth, La Boheme’s emotional charge is irresistible - and you certainly need those tissues!”

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What is Susanna hiding? Her husband’s suspicions are driving him wild. Will it destroy their marriage? All is revealed in this hilarious 50 minutes of sparkling comic-opera at its tuneful best by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari. “II Segreto”, with its contemporary plot and catchy tunes, is a great example of why he was one of the most performed opera composers of the 1900’s.

Opera in Oborne How Opera in Oborne started, the ever-popular gala concert. Previous years have included favourites such as the Toreador Song, La donna e mobile and Maria from West Side Story alongside some lesser known, but beautiful arias. The perfect way to introduce opera to a wider audience.

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Raising money for parish funds, the summer fete is far more a celebration of the Catholic community being part of the wider local community of Sherborne. Their place in this West Dorset community is evident whether it’s the generations of Sherborne families who’ve entrusted their children to St Antony’s schools – here in town and “up on the hill” at Leweston - or the work of the sisters and the generations of Catholic parishioners being baptised, married and buried from the church in Westbury. The delightful setting of Pageant gardens – one of the great assets of the town – makes this a marvellous sign of that.

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ALWESTON On Monday 26 August from 8.00am to 1.00pm at Alweston Playing Fields there is a Car Boot Sale. Entry by donation. For more information 01963 23525. Proceeds to Folke Church.

MARTOCK On Friday 6 and Saturday 7 September from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Martock Church the Stanchester and Purple Patchers proudly present their annual ‘Quilt Show’. Quilts galore, fabulous sales table with lots of fabric, 100’s of threads, books, magazines and tombola table. This year they will be featuring the work of an active member of both groups, Diana Clarke, who sadly passed away in 2018. Free entry. All proceeds to Yeovil Intensive Care Unit.

Coffee Morning CASTLE CARY On Saturday 10 August from 9.00am to 12.30pm at the Market House there is a Coffee Morning. Cake, refreshments and raffle. On Saturday 31 August at 9.30am to 12.00 noon at the Market Place it is the Brue Valley Rotary Club Coffee Morning. Refreshments, raffle, books and bric a brac. LEIGH On Tuesday 6 August from 10.30am at St Andrew’s Church there is Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy. All welcome. Entry by donation. SHERBORNE On Friday 9 August from 11.00am at Abbey View Nursing Care Home there is a Coffee Morning. Do join for a morning talk with Fiona Russell from FizzioFocus who will be speaking about the Physiotherapy Services she offers. For more information phone 01935 813222. SOUTH PETHERTON On Wednesday 31 July from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the David Hall there is a Coffee Morning. Free entry. On Wednesday 28 August from 10.00am to 12.00noon at the David Hall there is a Coffee Morning. Free entry. WINCANTON On Tuesday 20 August from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Community Hospital there is a Coffee Morning. In aid of the Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital. All welcome. 6

PYLLE From Saturday 21 September until Sunday 6 October from 11.00am to 6.00pm Pylle Painters Plus are once again participating in the Somerset Arts Week Festival at Pylle Village Hall. The work will include paintings, pottery glass work, printed linen and paper, sculpted paintings and turned wood. The cafe will be serving homemade soup and homemade rolls and cheese as well as coffee, tea and homemade cakes. Good parking and disabled spaces. SHERBORNE On Friday 6 September at 7.00pm at Digby Memorial Hall the Sherborne Literary Society have a talk called ‘Our Man In New York’ by Henry Hemming. Tickets £10 from Sherborne TIC or www. ourmaninnewyork.eventbrite. co.uk SOMERTON On Tuesday 10 September from 7.15pm at West Street Church Hall The Mid Wessex Singers welcome new singers for the Autumn term for Mozart’s Sparrow Mass. The Mid Wessex Singers are enlarging and developing their Somerton based choir under the inspiring direction of Graham Coatman. They are looking for keen singers in all parts to allow them to perform a wider, more ambitious repertoire. Good music readers in the bass, tenor and high soprano parts are

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especially welcome. They are a friendly, supportive group of singers who rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7.15 to 9.00pm. You are welcome to their first rehearsal where you will start learning their new repertoire for the Autumn concert. For more information phone 01963 240794 or info@ midwessexsingers.co.uk or visit www.midwessexsingers. co.uk

Fair BALTONSBOROUGH On Monday 26 August from 12.00 noon it is the Baltonsborough Village Show. Displays and attractions and 50 stalls featuring village clubs and societies, local and national charities and traders. Grand draw, beer tent and wide variety of local musicians plus a Flower, Vegetable and Handicraft Show.

There will also be the Classic and Military Vehicle Display organised by Martin Fox and for children Punch and Judy, a fire-eater and bouncy castle. Road Run starts at 11.00am and the Rainbow Race for children at 4pm. Admission Adults £1, Children 50p. BISHOPS CAUNDLE On Saturday 3 August from 10.30am to 3.30pm at Bishops Caundle Village Hall the Blackmore Vale Embroiderers Guild have an Open Day. Go along if you are interested in textile art. Demonstrations, embroiderers guild folios to explore, exhibition of members work including young embroiderers, sales table and refreshments. For more information phone 07963 557078 or contact.bveguild@ gmail.com BRUTON On Saturday 17 August from 2.30pm to 5.00pm at Fitzjames Sports Hall, King’s School Bruton Horticultural Society have their 95th Annual

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Show. Show schedules can be picked up from Bruton shops, library and Community Office. For more information phone 01749 812393. CASTLE CARY On Saturday 3 August from 2.00pm to 4.15pm at Caryford Hall the Gardening Association have their Annual Show. Classes include vegetables, fruit, flowers, homecraft, handicraft, art, photography and children’s. All welcome. Entry £1. CHILLINGTON On Saturday 31 August from 11.00am to 3.30pm go along to Chill-Fest in Chillington, TA19 0PU. The highlight is the Children’s festival with live music, games, face painting, various activities, nature trail etc (£6 per child for the whole event). There is a car boot sale (sellers set up from 10am, £5 per pitch, no food vendors), an Alice in Wonderland Flower festival in the Church, various arts, crafts, furniture and produce stalls throughout the village, a woodland nature walk, as well as teas and cakes, BBQ and ice creams. Entry Adults £1 for whole event. In aid of St James Church. For more information visit the Facebook page or phone 01460 55423.

CREWKERNE On Friday 16 and Saturday 17 August from 6.00pm Wizard Marquees and Events presents ‘Hewishstock 2019’ in a field in Roundham, near Crewkerne, TA18 8RE. Friday night is DJ night with five local DJ’s. Saturday features live music from The Haus Band, Jack Humphries, The Champions, The Flattones, Black River Sunners, The Dr of Dance, Filta and Rudi’s Message. Free camping for the weekend. Tickets £10 to £25 from https://www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/hewishstock-2019tickets-60891947454 DRIMPTON On Saturday 10 August from 2.15pm at Drimpton Village Hall the Clapton Wayford Drimpton and District Horticultural Society have their 74th Annual Summer Show. Flowers, vegetables, handicraft, art, photography, young people’s classes, potato growing competition and more. Tea and home made cakes available in the marquee. Schedules available from 01308 868843 or heskiebb@gmail.com EAST COKER On Saturday 17 August from 2.00pm at East Coker Hall it is the East Coker Flower and Produce Show. Open show. Schedules available

from Goose Slade Farm Shop, Village Café or 01935 862447. Entry forms must be submitted by 1pm on Wednesday 14 August. Admission £1, Children free. HALSTOCK On Saturday 24 August from 1.00pm to 5.00pm at Halstock Village Hall it is the Halstock Fete and Flower Show. Traditional village fete with various attractions including, live music, silent auction, tombola, bric-a-brac, books, CDs, DVDs, fancy dress, model railway and aircraft displays plus teas, cakes, ices and bar and guest stalls. There is a £100 prize raffle and a fete quiz with meal for two to be won. For the children there is Punch & Judy, Emma’s donkey rides, soft toy tombola, face painting and fun games to keep them entertained. HAM HILL On Sunday 11 August from 10.00am to 3.30pm at Ham Hill there is a Dog Show. 10 showing classes promise something for everyone along with ‘have a go’ agility and the very popular Ham Hill Challenge. There will be stalls to browse together with plenty of refreshments and a raffle. Raising funds

for the Friends of Ham Hill Country Park and Ferne Animal Sanctuary. For more information email hamhilldogshow@gmail. com HENSTRIDGE On Saturday 27 July from 11.00am to late at Henstridge Recreation Ground it is Henstridge Summer Festival. Live music, stalls, prosecco bar, circus skills arena, a GB Olympic BMX star, international skateboarding star Daryl Dominguez, mural painting, open mic, graffiti boards, children’s story teller, dog agility, blues band, dance act, WI tea and cake, companion dog show, beer tent, classic cars, produce show, retro games, food vendors, fire eaters and finishing with a disco in the evening. On Tuesday 6 August from 9.30am at Henstridge Airfield it is the MIND – Somerset Driving Challenge and Family Fun Day. Register in advance £30. For more information phone 01935 474875. ILMINSTER On Sunday 25 August from 12.00 noon to 8.30pm at Ilminster Recreation Ground go along to ‘Party on the Park’. The annual party featuring music, stalls, games

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and food. For more information email ilminsterpop@gmail.com KINGSDON From Saturday 24 August from 11.30am to 4.00pm the Kingsdon Village Fete is back with a new look with games, including a circus skills workshop for all the family (12:00pm - 3:00pm) BBQ, licensed bar, craft stalls including vintage glass works, local quilter exhibition, cream teas, skittle alley, Glenda Spooner Farm, human fruit machine, tombola, vintage cars and bikes, Navy Wings, Willow Work, competitions and children’s play tent. LEIGH On Saturday 10 August from 2.30pm at Leigh Village Hall it is Leigh Flower Show. Includes scarecrow competition, raffle and teas. To be opened by Louise Burke, Castle Gardens. Admission £1.50, Children free. LONGBURTON On Saturday 10 August from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Longburton Village Hall it is the Garden, Art and Craft Show. See the entries and winners. Plant sale, raffle and refreshments. Entry 50p, Children free. MARTOCK On Saturday 24 August from 2.00pm at the Parish Hall the Gardening Society have their 130th Annual Show. For more information phone 01935 822202.

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MONTACUTE From Saturday 24 and Monday 26 August from 11.00am to 5.00pm it is Montacute Church Flower Festival. The theme this year is ‘For All the Saints’. Entry donation sought – halos and refreshments extra. NETHER COMPTON On Saturday 3 August from 2.30pm at Nether Compton Village Hall Trent Garden Club have their Annual Flower, Craft and Produce Show. Entry £1. NORTH CADBURY On Saturday 10 August from 2.30pm at North Cadbury Village Hall the Gardening Club have their 39th Annual Show. Show classes include vegetables and fruit, flowers, pot plants, floral, arrangements, homecraft, handicrafts, painting and photography. Cream teas, raffle and refreshments. Admission by schedule on sale at the Village Shop or £1 on the door. QUEEN CAMEL On Saturday 3 August from 2.30pm at the Memorial Hall the Horticultural Society have their Annual Show. Schedule and entry forms available from the Post Office. For more information phone 01935 850673.

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SEAVINGTON On Saturday 10 August from 2.30pm at the Millennium Hall the Gardening Club have their Annual Flower Show. Flowers, vegetables, fruit, cookery, arts, crafts, photography and a children’s section. All welcome. Enquiries 01460 249728.

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SHERBORNE On Saturday 31 August from 1.00pm at Pageant Gardens it is the Church of the Sacred Heart and St Aldhelm’s Fete. All welcome. For more information phone 01935 815341.

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MISTERTON From Friday 23 to Sunday 25 August from 10.00am to 5.00pm at St Leonards Church it is the Misterton Bi-annual Flower Festival on the title of ‘What’s On TV’. Light lunches and teas served. Donations towards the Church Fabrics. For more information phone 01460 75025.

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to 5.00pm to Sunday 11 August from 11.00am to 4.00pm it is the South Perrott Village Fayre with the annual Flower Festival in St Mary’s Church. Stalls, fun zone for children, grand raffle, live music, the Somerset Red Arrows Majorettes and more. Free entry. Raising funds for the upkeep of St Mary’s, the church of the parish of Chedington and South Perrott. For more information phone 01935 891291 or southperrott@yahoo.com STURMINSTER NEWTON On Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August from 10.00am to 5.00pm at Stock Gaylard Estate in Sturminster Newton it is the Stock Gaylard Oak Fair back for its 15th year. A unique event celebrating woodcraft, timber, conservation, craft and the countryside, with something that will appeal to everyone from 1 to 100! They have over 200 exhibitors, traders and food stalls including a beer tent, cider tent and gin bar! Other highlights are the amazing demonstrations in the arena with heavy horse shows, falconry and impressive lumberjack displays! There is also big machinery demo’s throughout the day including some historic and vintage pieces. There is also plenty to do including scaling a mighty Oak with The Great Big Tree Climbing company, axe throwing, archery and more. There will also be performances in St Barnabas church over the weekend, Saturday will see Bagatelle returning to perform two short concerts and on Sunday the William Barnes Society. Tickets Adults £10, Childen (aged 2-16) £1. For more information visit www. stockgaylard.com WEST COKER On Saturday 3 August from 9.15am at West Coker Village Hall there is a Garden Produce Show. Entry forms from the Post Office or 01935 864574.

Food CREWKERNE On Saturday 27 July and Saturday 31 August from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Henhayes Centre there

is a Big Breakfast/Brunch. Egg, sausage, bacon, tomato or beans, toast and tea or coffee. Vegetarian options available. Entry £4.50. Extra portions 50p each. More information phone 01460 74340. On Friday 9 August at Henhayes Centre from 12.30pm it is Fish and Chip Friday. Battered Cod with chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce followed by a fruity dessert. Entry £8.75. Vegetarian alternative available. Booking essential. More information phone 01460 74340. On Friday 16 August from 12.30pm at the Henhayes Centre it is the Chef’s Special Lunch. Fruit juice on arrival, roast pork followed by Eton mess with coffee/tea and a chocolate to finish. Vegetarian alternative available. Booking essential. Entry £9.50. More information phone 01460 74340.

Market 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. CREWKERNE On Saturday 17 August from 10.00am to 2.00pm at Crewkerne Town Hall it is the first Vegan Market. Every third Saturday of the month until December. Free entry. If you would like a stall email crewkerneveganmarket@ outlook.com ILMINSTER On Wednesday 14 August from 10.30am to 1.00pm at St Michael’s Church, TA19 0PR go along to Cudworth Summer Market and Coffee Morning. Cakes, produce, preserves, savoury bakes, bric-a-brac and raffles. Entry £1, includes tea/coffee. MONTACUTE On Saturday 27 July from 10.00am to 2.00pm at Montacute House the monthly Levels Best Market returns for the year. All welcome. Free entry. No August market.

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SHERBORNE On Saturday 10 August from 9.00am to 4.00pm at Digby Memorial Hall there is a Charity Table Top Sale. Tickets £10 each or two for £15. For bookings and information phone Ken on 01935 813967. Proceeds for Caundle Marsh Church.

Quiz SOMERTON On Thursday 29 August from 8.00pm at the Sports Club there is a Monthly Quiz. Teams of up to six. £1 per person. All welcome to this friendly monthly brain teaser. SOUTH PETHERTON On Saturday 17 August from 7.30pm at the David Hall there is a Quiz Night arranged by Refugee Support Group. A summer quiz for teams of four, raising money for charities supporting refugees in a variety of countries. Bar available. Light buffet included in ticket price. Tickets £6. Advance booking only by Wednesday 14 August. YETMINSTER On Saturday 10 August from 8.00pm at the White Hart there is Quiz Night. Due to popular demand there is a second quiz night in the month and on a weekend. Entry £5 per person, includes snack meal. Teams of up to six. On Tuesday 27 August from 7.00pm at the White Hart it is the Monthly Quiz. Entry £5 per person, includes snack meal. Teams of no more than six. Booking essential.

Sale WEST CAMEL On Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September at the Davis Hall in West Camel from 10.00am to 4.30pm go along to a sale from Honeybrook Arts. Paintings, pottery, glass, jewellery, turned wood and clothes. Homemade cakes, tea and coffee.

Social BRUTON On Wednesday 14 August from 2.30pm the

Bruton Horticultural Society visit The Newt, Hadspen. For more information phone 01749 812393. DITCHEAT On Friday 9 August from 7.30pm at the Jubilee Hall there is Barn Dancing. Jeroka, with caller Peter Bolton. A range of mainly English folk dances to suit all levels. Nothing too serious, but as energetic as anyone might wish! Entry £4 at the door. MINTERNE MAGNA During July and August Minterne Gardens are offering garden entry and light lunch or cream tea/coffee for £10. Served on the East Terrace overlooking the lake. Access to the 27 acre historic shrub garden. For more information phone 01300 341370. SHERBORNE Every Tuesday during term time from 10.00am to 11.45am at the Digby Memorial Hall it is Tuesday Toddlers. In 1985 a toddler group was started by The Mothers Union and supported by Sherborne Churches Together. Volunteers from each of the churches would support the running of the toddler group and became a popular place for mothers and babies to meet, play and exchange tips of parenthood. Recently renamed Tuesday Toddlers, it is still run by volunteers, mostly from the local churches and a few parents and grandparents. To keep this valuable group alive Tuesday Toddlers are seeking helpers and a new leader. If you have a valid DBS certificate, are under 70(for insurance reasons), and can spare a few hours of a Tuesday morning, then please pop in to introduce yourself. Maybe you are a crafting goddess, take joy in preparing food or enjoy preparing or packing away toys? Maybe you just like to help? Every Thursday from 2.30pm to 4.00pm at Tinney’s Lane Youth and Community Centre join in with Parkinson’s Dance. Free friendly class for people who are experiencing the challenges of living with Parkinson’s Disease. Funded by the National Lottery. Organised by ArtsLink Fizz. Free entry. For more information phone 01935 815899.

ALL ABOARD! Instead of joining the throngs of traffic heading to the coast on August Bank Holiday, why not spend an interesting day at the narrow gauge Gartell Light Railway at Common Lane, Yenston on the A357 between Wincanton and Henstridge?

There will be three trains running, two hauled by steam locomotives and one diesel. Trains will depart at 25-minute intervals from Common Lane, with the first departure at 10. 30 and the last at 16.20. Two of the trains can accommodate wheelchairs with assistance from the friendly staff, but unfortunately large dogs cannot be carried on the halfsized carriages.

STOFORD On Sunday 28 July and Sunday 18 August at Yeovil Railway Centre from 10.30am there is a Steam Train Day. Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 steam engine ‘Lord Fisher’ will be used to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Model railway, exhibits and displays. Refreshments available. Admission £9 Children 5-15 free.

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The trains run, in part, along the track-bed of the old Somerset and Dorset railway, which ran between Bath and Bournemouth until it was closed in 1966. The 35 minute journey includes reversals at the ends of the line, Park Lane and Tower View with additional reversals at Pinesway Junction, from where two trains depart simultaneously in the same direction, a rare procedure on a heritage railway. Follow the signs from the main road to the large free car park and go to the ticket office in the “Pines Suite” where food and toilets are available. Breakfasts are served from 09.30. Please see the advertisement for details or go online at: www.newglr.weebly.com

On Tuesday 30 July, Tuesday 6, Tuesday 13, Tuesday 20 and Tuesday 27 August from 11.00am to 3.00pm at Yeovil Railway Centre there is a Diesel Train Day. Unlimited diesel rides and a look around the site. Miniature railway, model railway and light refreshments. Admission Adults £4, 5-15 £1, under 4’s free. Sherborne Summer School of Music

Concertfest 2019 Sunday 28th July to Sunday 11th August 30 Fine Concerts at Sherborne School, Cheap Street Church or Sherborne Abbey Admission £3 by programme at door, Orchestral Abbey Concerts £5 entrance

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From Saturday 31 August to Sunday 1 September from 10.00am to 4.00pm go along to Trinity Manor Care Home’s ‘Marketing Suite Open Weekend’ on Bradford Road, Sherborne. Take a look around and meet the team. Bespoke residential, dementia and respite care. For more information phone 01935 574969. TEMPLECOMBE On Saturday 10 August from 11.00am at Templecombe Station there is a steam train passing – Merchant Navy Class 35028 Clan Line. Coffee, cakes and FoTS merchandise available. On Saturday 10 August from 3.00pm at the United Reformed Church go along to Strawberry Teas. In aid of Breast Cancer Care.

On Monday 26 August from 10.00am to 4.30pm go along to the next Open Day at the Gartell Light Railway. Frequent trains, refreshments, free parking. For more information phone 01963 370752 or visit www. newglr.weebly.com WEST CAMEL On Saturday 3 August from 7.30pm at the Davis Hall Country and Western Dance Club hosts ‘Tony Crooks’. Bring your own alcohol. Soft drinks, rolls, snacks available. Tickets £6. For more details 01460 78895. WINCANTON Every Thursday from 2.00pm to 4.30pm at Wincanton Memorial Hall enjoy an afternoon of Sequence Dancing. Entry £3. For more information phone 01747 851260.

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Every Tuesday from 7.00pm to 8.30pm at Westlands Sports Centre Yeovil Table Tennis Club have a social Table Tennis Evening. Play for fun, no need to sign up. Opportunities to join the club and play competitively if desired. Entry £4.

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On Thursday 29 August the Blackmore Vale and Yeovil Association have a coach trip organised to visit Knightshayes House and Garden in Devon, combined with a barge trip on the Tiverton Canal. Coach pick ups in Yeovil and Sherborne. For more information phone 01935 425383 or bvyntmembership@ outlook.com

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YEOVIL Every Wednesday at Westland’s Venue from 7.30pm to 10.30pm there is Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Dance. All abilities. Different dance host each week, playing a variety of traditional and modern dance tracks. Smart casual dress. Over 18’s only. Non members £8.50 on the door. For more information phone 01935 825939 or westlandballroom@yahoo.com

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NORTH PERROTT On Wednesday 7 August from 5.30pm to 8.00pm it is the Haselbury Trail Run starting and ending at North Perrott Cricket Club. SHERBORNE On Sunday 11 August at Oxley Sports Centre in Sherborne go along to ‘Oxley Triathlon’ hosted by Wessex Wizards. Tri kids and junior, relay teams, 11th sprint, classic race and more. Enter at www.riderhq.com On Monday 26 August from 8.00am at Sherborne Sports Centre go along to ‘AquaRide’. Consists of 400m Swim, 16K Cycle and 400m Swim. As far as they are aware there are no such distance events like this in the area, so it will no doubt be an exciting day. Entry £5. For more information phone 01935 810549 or gary. shackle@sherborne.org

Talk CHARLTON Every Tuesday at 7.30pm at the New Remembrance Hall the Blackmore Vale Amateur Radio Society meet. Visitors welcome. For more information visit www. bvars.org.uk CHETNOLE On Monday 5 August from 7.00pm at Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Garden Club have a talk on ‘Hedgehogs’. Non members £3. For more information phone 01935 321167. EAST COKER On Thursday 8 August from 7.30pm at

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East Coker Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Along Patagonia’s Floral Highway’ with Hilary Little. Visitors £3. For more information phone 01935 862447. KINGSBURY EPISCOPI On Monday 12 August from 7.00pm the Garden and Countryside Club have a Shared Supper in a members garden. Non members £2, £10 membership. Refreshments available. MILBORNE PORT On Tuesday 13 August at 2.30pm Milborne Port Gardening Club visit The Bishop’s Palace Gardens, Wells. Entry £6.95. Tea available. For more information phone 01963 32883. NORTON SUB HAMDON On Wednesday 21 August from 7.30pm at Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall the Crewkerne Astronomical Society have their next meeting ‘Gadgets and Gizmos evening’. First visit free, then £1 after, under £16’s free. SHERBORNE On Sunday 11 August from 11.30am to 3.30pm the Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre have an Open Day. Wheel and steam engines running. Audio Visual displays. Many items of local and historic interest. Tea Room. Picnic Area. Entry by donation. For more information visit www. SSWC.co.uk SOMERTON On Tuesday 6 August from 7.15pm at the Parish Rooms the WI have their next meeting. New members welcome. On Tuesday 6 and Tuesday 20 August from 9.00am to 12.00

noon at the Parish Room Pardoes Solicitors hold free legal clinics. Walk in on the day for a free chat with one of their solicitors and they will help you find the best way forward. For more information phone 01935 382680. On Friday 23 August from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Edgar Hall the Somerton U3A are meeting. All welcome.

On Friday 23 August from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Edgar Community Hall the Somerton U3A have their Enrolment Day. Go along and see what interest groups the U3A have to offer from art to vegetarian cook and eat. Entry £1.50. SOUTH PETHERTON On Wednesday 31 July, Wednesday 14 and Wednesday 28 August from 9.00am to 12.00 noon at the David Hall Pardoes Solicitors hold free legal clinics. Walk in on the day for a free chat with one of their solicitors and they will help you find the best way forward. For more information phone 01935 382680. YEOVIL On Saturday 27 July and Saturday 31 August from 10.00am to 1.00pm at St John the Baptist Church Pardoes Solicitors hold free legal clinics. Walk in on the day for a free chat with one of their solicitors and they will help you find the best way forward. For more information phone 01935 382680.

On Monday 12 August from 1.30pm at The Yeovil Court Hotel the Yeovil Probus Club have a talk called ‘Choices and Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle’. New members welcome. For more information contact the Hon. Secretary on 01935 414765.

their monthly legal surgery. Free consultations. For more information phone Helen on 0808 129 3320.

Walk CREWKERNE 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. HAM HILL On Thursday 1 August from 8.00pm to 10.00pm at Ham Hill there is a Bat Walk. Join the rangers for an evening of a two mile bat walk to find out about these wonderful mammals. You will use detectors to seek them out and listen to them feeding in the night sky. Bring a torch and wear warm clothes. Aimed at adults and children aged over 10. Entry £7.50. Booking essential. SHERBORNE Every Friday from 2.00pm starting from Waitrose Sherborne store entrance there is a Health Walk. Free, friendly walk of approximately 60 minutes around the town. Optional refreshments at the end. No need to book, just turn up! For more information phone 07825 691508. SOMERTON On Thursday 1 and Thursday 15 August from 11.30am at the Library there is a Health Walk for an hour. Wear sensible shoes and clothing. Organised by Macmillan, The Ramblers Association and

SSDC. For more information phone 01458 274631. SHERBORNE 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.

Workshop BARRINGTON On Friday 9 August from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm at Barrington Court there is a Summer Willow Weaving Workshop. Join their volunteer Carol for a special workshop - fun for all the family! On Sunday 18 August from 1.30pm at Barrington Village Hall go along to ‘Dances with Shakespeare: Historical Dance Class’. Taught by friendly specialist. No experience or partner needed. Wear light loose clothes and flexible footwear. Entry £6, just turn up, check before first time. For more information phone 01935 472771 or email thedancingmaster@outlook.com BRIDPORT On Sunday 11 August from 1.30pm at the Royal British Legion Hall, Victoria Grove go along to ‘From Wolf Hall to Poldark: Historical Dance Class’. Taught by friendly specialist. No experience or partner needed. Wear light loose clothes and flexible footwear. Entry £6, just turn up, check before first time. For more information phone 01935 472771 or email thedancingmaster@outlook. com

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CASTLE CARY On Thursday 22 August from 7.30pm at the Market House go along to ‘From Wolf Hall to Poldark: Historical Dance Class’. Taught by friendly specialist. No experience or partner needed. Wear light loose clothes and flexible footwear. Entry £6, just turn up, check before first time. For more information phone 01935 472771 or email thedancingmaster@outlook. com LANGPORT Every Friday at Ridgway Hall from 2.15pm go along to ‘Health and Wellbeing Circuits’. Led by exercise specialist Marion Cooper. Ideal as a continuatioin of an NHS, COPD Respiratory or Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme. Suitable if you have been diagnosed with diabetes, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis or part of your health recovery. The session offers support, guidance and motivation in a safe, comfortable and friend environment. For more information phone 07814 826951 or marioncooper@ hotmail.co.uk MARTOCK Every Monday at Martock Parish Hall from 2.30pm go along to ‘Mature Movers’ session. Age UK Somerset session. Led by exercise specialist Marion Cooper. Ideal as a continuation of an NHS, COPD Respiratory or Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme. Suitable if you have been diagnosed with diabetes, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis or part of your health recovery. The session offers support, guidance and motivation in a safe, comfortable and friend environment. For more information phone 07814

826951 or marioncooper@ hotmail.co.uk YEOVIL Every Tuesday at the Baptist Church go along to the award winning Monkey Music Classes for Babies and Young Children for ages 3 months to 4 years. Monkey Music aims to introduce music to very young children in a fun way they can easily understand and enjoy, with specialist teachers who gently encourage social and musical skills within a fun, stimulating and friendly environment. Unique to Monkey Music is their newest curriculum which has been specially written for babies from 3 months in response to huge demand from parents, who are increasingly aware of the importance of introducing their children to music from as young an age aspossible. Each class is themed around the everyday life of a very young child. To find out more, or to book your free first class, phone Alison on 01935 850541 or email sherborne. dorchester@monkeymusic. co.uk Or why not visit the interactive website at www. monkeymusic.co.uk to sample some of the delights of Monkey Music for yourself? Every Thursday at Birchfield Community Centre from 2.00pm go along to ‘Health and Wellbeing Circuits’. Led by exercise specialist Marion Cooper. Ideal as a continuatioin of an NHS, COPD Respiratory or Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme. Suitable if you have been diagnosed with diabetes, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis or part of your health recovery.

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The session offers support, guidance and motivation in a safe, comfortable and friend environment. For more information phone 07814 826951 or marioncooper@ hotmail.co.uk On Sunday 28 July from 2.00pm to 5.00pm, Thursday 15 and Wednesday 21 August from 11.30am to 1.00pm at Ninesprings Natural Health Centre go along to Relaxation Workshops. Gentle movement to relieve tension, followed by the deep relaxation of yoga Nidra (sleep yoga). A different theme emerges each time with stories and inspiring quotes weaving through the afternoon. Be kind to yourself and take some time to unwind. July entry £30, August entry £15. Organised by Be Kind To Yourself. For more information phone 07922 810021 or email askme@heidimarke.co.uk or visit www.heidimarke.co.uk On Wednesday 21 August from 2.00pm to 4.30pm at Ninespring Natural Health Centre go along to ‘Inner Confidence for Young People (aged 16-25)’. The relentless

focus on exam results can often leave young people feeling lost and disconnected from themselves. This workshop will use gentle movement, mindfulness and guided relaxation to help you take a break from the pressure of exams and tune into finding your own direction. You will also gain useful skills to help support you in daily life. Entry £25. Organised by Be Kind To Yourself For more information visit www.heidimarke.co.uk/ workshops On Thursday 15 August from 2.00pm to 4.30pm at Ninesprings Natural Health Centre go along to ‘Teen Stressbuster’. Know any stressed teens? Stress has increased in schools over the last decade and this workshop is offered to help teenagers to unwind and rebalance during their holiday. They will also gain useful skills to use during term time. Entry £25. Organised by Be Kind To Yourself. For more information phone 07922 810021 or askme@heidimarke.co.uk or visit www.heidimarke.co.uk

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AN HONEST LISTENING POST Steve Haigh, Station Manager, Radio Ninesprings 104.5 fm writes about Yeovil’s new local community radio station I like your radio station said the man in Middle Street who’d spotted my microphone and guessed I was from BBC Somerset Sound What was it that you liked so much about the new local station for Yeovil, I enquired? I like listening to you, he said, because you sound so amateur! At first I thought his comment was backhanded but then realized he’d paid us an enormous compliment because what he really meant to say was that we had broken the mold of sounding like national radio and that we sounded truly local. That was 30-years ago when BBC Somerset Sound was the only local radio station in Yeovil and things have changed a great deal since then BBC Somerset no longer has a studio in the town and the Breeze has moved to Bristol. So it was that last October Radio Ninesprings re-introduced local radio with a studio in Yeovil town centre and presenters who live in the area. On local radio, you come face-to-face with your listeners the moment you step outside the studio door. This places a special responsibility on presenters, not least, to correctly pronounce local names and play music that everyone can enjoy. So, after 10-months on air, have we been getting it right? Well, we believe that we have and we say that because of all the positive comments we’ve received and the number of local people who have applied to join us.

In our application to Ofcom for a community radio license we were asked to list the benefits of having Radio Ninesprings such as giving air time to voluntary groups, local musicians and promoting local businesses. The one thing we said we would do the most of was media training. We formed a partnership with Yeovil College and have given training to students studying creative media. Two of our young trainees have now found full time jobs one as an Intern with a major London-based broadcasting organization so well done to him. At our launch, I said the next Chris Evans and Tony Blackburn could well be living in Yeovil and was just waiting to be discovered; well, maybe we’ve found him already! Radio Ninesprings has filled the gap left open by commercial radio and the BBC moving their studios out of Yeovil. We are about bringing the people of Yeovil and South Somerset together with one voice – about reporting ultra local news, providing a service of local what’s on, travel and traffic news, being a soapbox for discussion; and we play great songs. Radio Ninesprings will never sound amateur – but it will always sound Local! Radio Ninesprings broadcasts on 104.5 fm and can be heard via a live stream on: www.radioninesprings.co.uk Radio Ninesprings Presenter, Ross Owen-Williams, takes over this column from next month to write about the Yeovil and South Somerset local music scene.

GARDENING

Gardening A SPECIAL GARDENER’S QUESTION TIME! By Mike Burks, Managing Director of The Gardens Group

We recently hosted our own version of Gardener’s Question Time at Castle Gardens for the local garden clubs. The event sold out and on a warm afternoon with a glass of Pimm’s in hand, the audience submitted more questions than the panel were ever going to answer in an afternoon! The topics were varied and interesting and didn’t always get the panel giving the same answer. Indeed, there were some contradictions but that’s always the way when you get four gardening experts together. The panel consisted of our vey own Brian King, manager of Castle Gardens, our Hardy Plant manager Nicky Cartwright, Professor Geoff Dixon who is a garden writer and horticulture lecturer and Katie Wilkinson from Dorset Wildlife Trust. Some of the most interesting answers came to the question “Are the panel noticing climate change in their own gardening experience” which got a unanimous “yes!” Examples included the earlier flowering and coming into leaf of many plants, through to early and unseasonal nesting of birds and insect activity plus the microbial activity in the soil and its proliferation. The latter was scientific studies carried out rather than it actually being noticed with the naked eye! The panel advised on how important it is to keep the soil healthy and also urged the audience to preserve and collect water at every opportunity. This included the importance of soil improvement with the addition of fibrous compost, mulches, such as composted bark and the use of mycorrhizal fungi called Rootgrow when planting. They also suggested collecting water of the roof in water butts to save for dry periods. The last question was “what plant has given the panellists most pleasure in the garden this year?” Two of the answers were roses. Brian’s choice was a modern shrub rose called The Poet’s Wife with butter yellow flowers and a delightful lemony scent which was already in full flower and with 20 buds filling up nicely. Nicky was a recent convert to the pleasures of rose growing and she had become hooked and still was acquiring plants despite having no space left in her garden! Katie was having great success with a Catlin’s Giant Catmint with a mass of blue flowers, loved not only by cats but also by insects drawn in by the rich nectar. Geoff brought us all down to earth as he happily told us of the yields that his vegetable garden was generating this spring. He certainly has his “five a day” and all home grown too! 14

UP THE GARDEN PATH by Julie Haylock, Sandhurst Garden Design

I thought I would tell you about the projects I have been busy designing over the first half of this year! In January I was asked to design a planting scheme for the Jubilee Gardens Café in Minehead. The new owners plan to make alterations to the cafe building itself and wanted to update the planting scheme to reflect the new contemporary look. Planting will start mid July and it should look lovely. I was also asked by a lovely couple in Yeovil to re-design their back garden. They were happy to lose their existing lawn and the brief was to create a low maintenance garden, full of colour and to find a permanent home for their metal gazebo. The hand landscaping has now been completed by Sherborne Garden Angels and a water feature has been installed to create a focal point as well as outside lighting to illuminate key areas. Planting, including three pleached Liquid Amber trees will take place after we have done our show garden at Taunton Flower Show in August, photographs to follow. In early February I prepared planting plans for two cottage gardens in East Coker, planted up in early May. I visited them both this week and they look fabulous! Both lady clients are delighted with the results and are doing a great job maintaining their new borders. In March we started a new garden design project in Merriott. I first visited the garden in December last year and designed a garden with a seating area in the heart of the garden surrounded by a new raised border of cottage style planting. Katherine and Tim were great clients and had faith in all my ideas for the garden, even when I suggested they should paint the garden fence black! The garden is now complete, Sherborne Garden Angels again did the hard landscaping and did a brilliant job and our clients are very happy. The Brazilian slate paving was supplied by Marshalls was called Fairstone Slate Casarta in black which looks very stylish. Several other planting plans and full garden design projects are currently all at different stages from on the drawing board to being planted up in the coming weeks. This includes an exciting new garden design project in Dorset that has a vegetable garden, a sunken seating area with fire pit and hot tub which will take advantage of the fantastic views. On 2 & 3 August we will be exhibiting a show garden at Taunton Flower Show in Vivary Park. The title of our garden is “One Small Step” and it is quite literally out of this world! – You will know what I mean if you come to the show. This year we are being sponsored by Everys Solicitors, Marine Investments Limited UK, The Metal Workshop, Allgreen Group and Mrs. and Mrs. Griffiths. Do stop and say hello if you come to the show. Until next time Julie

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SCULPTURE IN THE GARDEN by Chris Kampf at East Lambrook Manor Gardens From now until Saturday 14 September a late summer addition to the iconic cottage garden at East Lambrook Manor will be ‘May Contain Seeds Two’, a display of beautiful garden sculptures by multi-talented Somerset sculptor Chris Kampf and his second major exhibition to be held at East Lambrook. Trained as a jewellery designer and silversmith, Kampf worked in this field for

a number of years before the itch to work on bigger things seized him and he now enjoys the freedom of working on a larger scale. The inspiration for Kampf’s latest work comes from nature. The humble hedgerow has given him the most opportunity to expand on his theme with cow parsleys, teasels, grasses, wild roses and ferns making up the

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majority of his designs. More recently flowers have been introduced, such as rudbeckia and allium, and, in February of this year, his snowdrops proved a big hit with keen collectors of the white winter flowers, otherwise known as ‘galanthophiles’, who use the sculptures to mark their precious clumps of snowdrops - proving that now you can have snowdrops in your garden all year round, albeit metal ones!

cottage garden plants and interesting perennials. Entry to both is free but to see the sculptures it is necessary to pay for entry to the garden GARDENING however readers of The Conduit can take advantage of the 2-for-1 entry offer with the ad on page 4.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING CHECKS WITH BLUEBIRD CARE A new and unique service monitoring vital signs in the community.

Bluebird Care South Somerset has launched a new Health and Wellbeing Check service which aims to bridge the gap between health and social care. The new service can help to free up NHS resources such as district nurses and GPs, as well as support customers to avoid hospital admissions where possible. For customers not quite in need of a full care service,

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The scores are generated and put into a matrix where, if results show a decline, they are automatically shared with a healthcare professional such as a GP who can then take the appropriate course of action to support the customer. For five years, Bluebird Care have been experts in delivering high quality, personalised care solutions within the home to people across South Somerset. Their values are centred on delivering excellence during times that most families find difficult and stressful. Its Health and Wellbeing Check service helps to support customers in their own homes by monitoring any changes that could lead to deterioration, or a visit to the hospital, meaning people can stay in the homes they love. If you’d like to know more about our Health and Wellbeing Check services for yourself or a loved one, please do get in touch via telephone on 01935 584184 or email southsomerset@bluebirdcare.co.uk.

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WHEN FESTIVALS GET TOO MUCH – SAMARITANS ARE ONSITE TO OFFER 24/7 SUPPORT By Ann, Sherborne, Yeovil and District Samaritans With the Festival season in full swing, did you know that you can find Samaritans at Festivals all over the UK this summer? In 2019 Festival Samaritans are planning to attend 18 events and anticipate they will support up to 7.5k festival goers over the season. Listening Volunteer at Samaritans of Yeovil, Sherborne & District, Ann, has been involved with the Festival Branch of Samaritans for a number of years, and explains what the service offers to festival-goers. “Festival Samaritans has been in existence for 45 years and has built a vast amount of experience at events of all sizes and musical genres. The biggest festival we attend is of course Glastonbury where we have had a presence for 40 years. But we also attend, amongst others, Reading, Download, Latitude, Leeds, 2000 Trees, Bloodstock, Beat herder, Kendal Calling, Y Not, ArcTanGent, as well as various biker rallies. “For many people, attending a music festival is incredibly exciting, lots of great bands, meeting new people and eating great food. However, for others a great experience can turn very quickly into a living nightmare. Day to day problems can spiral out of control - running out of money, leaking tent, lost mobile phone, falling out with friends, soaring temperatures, torrential rain, mud, no showers and those dreaded toilets. “Festival Samaritans, work within the festival hustle and bustle. Our intention is to be available 24/7 throughout the festival which reflects the service that we offer 365 days a year across

Battens expands Residential Property Team Mo joins Battens as a Conveyancing Executive based in the Wareham office and is looking forward to supporting new and existing clients in the area. “I have experience in dealing with a wide range of residential conveyancing transactions and pride myself on being thorough. I am down to earth and able to convey matters to clients clearly and concisely but without the need for complicated legal jargon. Understanding that being patient, listening to client’s needs and keeping clients well informed throughout the transaction is key in trying to ensure a less stressful experience in what undoubtedly can be a very stressful life event for a lot of clients,” explains Mo. Mo’s legal career began as a Legal Secretary for a local firm of solicitors straight from school. From there, Mo studied and completed a Paralegal Diploma in Law Studies then progressed to Conveyancing Executive. “I enjoy the challenge of what each day will bring...every 18

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our 201 branches nationally. We provide a space where people can talk for as long or as little as they need, confidentiality and anonymously. We want people to have a good time at festivals but for those that don’t, we are there. “The average team size for all events is around 16, with 3-4 volunteers on shift at all times. We are proactive in approaching people, letting them know how we can help and supporting those who call upon our services.” Ann will be attending various festivals as a Festival Branch volunteer as well as continuing with her local Samaritan shifts answering the phone at the Yeovil Branch. She added: ‘Yes it can be cold, yes the mud is challenging but the reward is helping people find their way through what can be tough times.’ Could you volunteer with the Yeovil Branch of Samaritans? Why not join us at our information evenings which take place on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm at 25 The Park, Yeovil, BA20 1DG. To find out more, call our information line on 01935 414015, email recruitment@yeovilsamaritans.org.uk or visit our website at https://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritansyeovil-sherborne-and-district.

Battens Solicitors has appointed Mo Byers to its Residential Property Team. property and chain is different and has its own issues to be investigated and resolved. Conveyancing is such a fast paced and varied area of law and there’s never a dull moment.” “It’s a great feeling when a particularly complicated or stressful transaction is finally completed; knowing that I was able to achieve a happy outcome for my clients is extremely satisfying,” said Mo. Mo’s extensive experience in residential conveyancing transactions includes sales, purchases, buy to let, help to buy, probate and matrimonial sales, leasehold and new build properties, re-mortgages and voluntary first registration. Jill Cochrane, Head of Residential Property said: “Mo will be a great asset to Battens with her experience and knowledge. We are very much looking forward to Mo expanding our Wareham residential property team.”

LEGAL

No One Owns Your Body! By Catherine Murton, Head of Private Client, Pardoes Solicitors Looking After You, Your Family & Your Business

My first article for this lovely magazine! So many topics I could write about and, no doubt, will over the coming months but, to start, I will introduce myself. I am Catherine Murton and I am Head of Private Client for Pardoes Solicitors. As a Private Client Solicitor I assist clients with the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, estate administration, tax planning and trusts. As the Head of department I manage an eleven strong team based in our four offices in Yeovil, Taunton, Bridgwater and Bridport. The team spearheads the firm’s free legal clinics where we offer the opportunity for people to call in and chat to our solicitors without any obligation or even an appointment! These are

held once a fortnight in Somerton, Langport, South Petherton and Martock and in Yeovil on the last Saturday morning of the month. Pardoes provides a high quality service to individuals and businesses and our ethos is to be part of the community in which we practice. We offer free home appointments, talks to interest groups and seminars for businesses. I have a crazy job but one that I truly love. No two days are the same, one day drafting inheritance tax forms and the next advising on the ownership of a body (yes, honestly!)

The answer, by the way, is that no-one owns a body. It made the prosecution of grave robbing in times past quite awkward! With so many complicated family arrangements today the ownership of someone’s remains or, more specifically, where they are to be laid to rest can cause huge divisions. Unfortunately, funeral arrangements are not something that many people talk freely about, and surviving relatives can have very different views about the wishes of the deceased loved one. As a solicitor specialising in the preparation of Wills

I always include a brief clause detailing funeral wishes. As there is no legal ownership of remains this request is only a wish and not legally binding on the Executors but, of course, it can save lots of arguments about the deceased’s intentions. If you would like to talk to me about making a Will I can be contacted on 01935 382689 or by email at catherine.murton@ pardoes.co.uk. Our legal clinics are free to everyone and do not require an appointment so please drop in and say hello (it will stop us drinking tea and eating too much cake!).

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Fashion

FASHION

CHEERS TO THE JOY OF SUMMER!

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s August, school is officially out and the Summer holidays are in full swing . . . how absolutely marvellous! With the sunshine finally making an appearance and a sense of freedom in the air we at Melbury Gallery are filled with joy and colour! If a getaway is on the cards this summer then look no further than the stunning range from SAHARA! Their latest collection features styles that will have you beach-ready or feeling effortlessly glamorous in the evening sun. The prints this season really stand out and vary from gorgeous painterly designs that blend a variety of azure hues, bright pinks, zingy yellows and hot reds, to colourful fresh florals on crisp white linen. SAHARA are well known for their elegant fluid shapes and impeccable quality. Each piece would flatter any figure and will have you feeling fabulous wherever you jaunt off to this summer, be it coast or somewhere a bit more glitzy! During August the transitional collections start to make an appearance and if the first pieces are anything to go by there are lots of treats in store! MASAI have gifted us with some lovely lightweight fabrics with paisley inspired prints in deeper, more earthy tones. To finish these fabulous outfits with a flourish we have an INCREDIBLE range of jewellery that is both bold and bright! We have beautiful coloured ceramic beads from Kazuri as well as funky wooden designs from Hot Tomato. There truly is something for everyone at Melbury Gallery!

In case you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know our FANTASTIC SUMMER SALE is on right now with plenty of amazing bargains on your favourite brands! Also keep an eye out for lots of lovely new goodies making their way into our shops! Come by and see us in Sherborne and Dorchester, we would love to see you!

LIFESTYLE

INSPIRATIONS FOR THE CURIOUS SHOPPER By Dawn Woodward, The Emporium, Yeovil

We can’t believe it’s been a little over four years since we first opened our front door and launched Waterloo Music! We turned a neglected, empty old shop into a beautiful hub for musicians, filled with a stunning range of instruments, teaching studios One of the highlights of summer for uscoming at The and all sorts of essential bits and bobs that keep customers back.

Emporium taking part in the In Bloom’ Neither could weis have imagined that we’d meet‘Yeovil so many amazing people and had some really great times. It’s certainly been an enjoyable adventure that we wouldn’t have missed for the world. Princes Street shop window display competition

So here we are, at the ripe old age of four years old, now with a ‘sister’ shop in Taunton called Bath Place Music, stocking and I hope you’ll agree our fabulous brands, an established teamthat of talented staff and having just completed a refresh of our Yeovil based store. Here you’ll find our amazing guitar and folk instrument departments are windows are with spectacular! all now on our this groundyear floor along our repairs centre. On the first floor you’ll find our specialist drum department, music books and our teaching rooms. There’s so much to see, call in and take a look at our new store lay-out, With three dress, this nomusicians small task,themselves, but we have a chatwindows with ourto friendly staff,is all are able to create three different scenarios... Amanda, they can help all your playing related queries as well our as window designer created a ‘cultivation’ window showing the accessories, repairs and teaching. importance of bees and other bugs in gardening and created a beautifulMusic habitat with andatbutterfly friendlyYeovil, plants,BA20 bee Waterloo can bebee found 16 Hendford, hive, Tel bug01935 hotels507330 and gardening all built around a dry 1TE. or visit: tools www.waterloomusic.co.uk stone wall. FB/waterloomusic A further window shows natural habitat, grasses growing along the riverbank and the effects of plastic pollution on our environment. Tex Mex bean Chili with freshly made tortilla chips

Finally, an enchanted forest is the backdrop for our cafe window, where much of our fresh produce is grown in our own kitchen garden. Congratulations to all of the shops that have entered -Princes Street looks great! We’re watering all of these living plants in our windows daily to keep them going for as long as possible, come and take a look and wish us well for the competition, the results will be announced in September on Super Saturday. Our shop is looking particularly lovely at the moment! We are home to over 70 different independent businesses all trading here at The Emporium, so it’s no wonder that there is a lot to see! Be sure to call in to see us soon, we have some incredible stock available, antiques, collectables, furnishings, interior design, crafts and gifts all being sold by small, independent businesses and all under one roof. If you’re interested in joining us as a trader, please get in touch, we have a few opportunities available for anyone wishing to launch a shop within the community of businesses at The Emporium. Our cafe had a very busy July with some brilliant evening events as well as providing wonderful home-cooked, fresh food daily. Our next event is the much anticipated return of the Black River Sinners on evening of 29 August, this time with a full gig and support act, The Cowsville Hummingbirds. What a hoedown this should be, perfect for any fans of country music. Contact our cafe directly to reserve a table. We hope to see you at The Emporium soon, if you’d like to reserve a table for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea, or to enquire for a private event, please call us on 01935 411378 or drop us an email to info@theemporiumyeovil.co.uk. Visit us at 39 Princes Street, Yeovil, BA20 1EG 21

HISTORY

EEL SPEAR By Barbara Elsmore

many years before. We would sit on the high stool at the bench where the pigeon holes, filled with a variety of odds and ends, would keep us quiet for hours.

Can I take you back to the 1950s? While staying with our grandparents in Nether Compton and confined indoors due to rain, my brother would say to me ‘let’s go exploring’! This would entail visiting each room in the rambling cottage in turn and having a good hunt around as there was much to be investigated. There were cupboards and trunks and tables with drawers where the detritus from the three generations of our family who had lived in the cottage would have accumulated over the years and we had great fun turning these out and sorting through the intriguing contents. The office was especially interesting as the village Post Office had been run from here

In the corner of this room was a little stove which hadn’t been lit for years. On the top of the stove was a heavy five pronged fork and we would hold it in our hands marvelling at its weight and wondering what it was for. Perhaps for roasting chestnuts we thought. Dad appeared not know its purpose as we were bound to have asked him at some point since he enjoyed our rootling around nearly as much as we did. My granny died in 1974 and the cottage had to be cleared. One of her kindly neighbours was helping and she told us that the ‘eel catcher’ had been taken to Sherborne Museum; we were all really surprised to find its original use and I remember wondering how on earth you could catch an eel with it and where would you find an eel to catch? Growing up in Uxbridge I remembered peering into the top of the galvanised tank of water outside the fishmonger’s and seeing several eels coiled around the edge awaiting their fate. Now we move forward forty years and I am volunteering at the museum. The temporary loans are being sent back

to their original owners, while the permanently accessioned items remain with the museum and so miraculously the eel catcher is returned to me. The first thing I discovered is that it is an eel ‘spear’ and it would be used in winter. The eels were caught by spearing them whilst they were lying singly, or in clusters imbedded in the mud on the bottom of a body of water. The spear is made of flattened iron with the edges of each prong benotched and it would have had an ash handle up to 12’ in length. It would be plunged into the mud and quickly withdrawn with the eels being held between the prongs by their serrated edges. The eels would be damaged with this type of catching so it appears they would only be good for immediate use and could not be sold on. Were they caught by men to take home to feed the family? Did my grandfather use it? Somehow I think not, otherwise my dad would have known what it was and what it was used for. Perhaps it was my great grandfather or even my great, great grandfather as the family lived originally on the Somerset levels where there was no shortage of areas for eel catching. For more information on eel fishing and conservation today please see: www. eelregulations.co.uk

ADVERTISER SPOTLIGHT

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BUSINESS & FINANCE

COMPUTING

OBSCURED BY CLOUDS By Mark Salter, Financial Planner As I have often said in these monthly articles, work and retirement are not perhaps as black and white for most people as they were back in the day when life was simpler (and life expectancy was lower). You worked until 65 then took your pension and often died 5-10 years later. Today we live longer, retirement is no longer mandatory at age 65 and it is common to meet successful business owners and executives in their 50s who wrestle with the big question – “When should I retire?” or “What do I need to do to stop work?” Here’s an example: Sally is in her mid 50s and came to see me a few years ago. She was a successful executive and still enjoyed (some parts) of her work. She had a number of pensions from various employments and had been using some of her surplus income and bonuses to build up some savings and investments. There was no longer any mortgage on her property in Dorset but she was still spending too much time away from her house and garden. The children had grown up and left home already

and she had already helped them with their first step on the housing ladder. However, she told me that she got stressed and bored at work but wasn’t sure what, if anything, she could do about it? The problem for Sally was that she struggled with change. She found it difficult to think in a lateral way and of course she was so busy with her career and family that it was difficult to find the time to pause for a while and reflect. In other words, the future was ’obscured by clouds’. The first, and arguably most, important part of what I do as a lifestyle financial planner, is to help you visualise your financial future; to sort through these conflicting areas and to work out “how much is enough” for you to live well after you stop working. This usually starts by asking you some questions that allow you to see the ‘blue sky’ past the rain and the clouds. In practical terms we’ll review your pension and investment provisions, detail your current expenditure and most importantly, the standard of living you want in retirement. We can provide you with a visual representation of your income and assets for the rest of your life. Seeing it in this format is

very helpful and can give you the confidence to make the right decisions for you and your family’s future. In Sally’s case I was able to demonstrate, through a carefully crafted financial plan, that she could leave her job tomorrow and still be financially secure. This allowed her to go back to work in a happier frame of mind knowing that she was now in control of her own future and if she wanted more time in the garden, or more time with family and friends, she could resign if she wanted to. If you ever have a ‘Sally’ moment, perhaps you should talk to us…

MICROSOFT OFFICE, OPEN OFFICE, LIBREOFFICE … AND THERE ARE MANY MORE! By Jimmy Flynn, Milborne Port Computers Microsoft Office

Whether you like it or not, this is the industry standard suite of programs that most of the world uses for creating document, spreadsheets and the like. The program names are Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher & Word and they sit alongside the lesser known Access database manager. Nearly every business also uses the email, calendar and planning program called Outlook. It is never free and whatever version you’ve got it will have come as part of your computer’s package or you will have subscribed somewhere along the road. Microsoft did offer another package called Works that was free, but it has been retired and has not been distributed for several years. Most people want Microsoft Office on their computer as they will have learned to use it at work or at school and they have no idea that there are alternatives that are FREE! However, people don’t like change and it takes a while to get used to something else, but many do …

Open Office

Apache OpenOffice is the leading opensource office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers. It stores all your data in an international open standard format and can

also read and write files from other common office software packages (like Microsoft Office). It can be downloaded and used completely free of charge for any purpose Including business use. It does look slightly different, but it is at least as good as Microsoft Office.

Libre Office

LibreOffice is a powerful office suite – its clean interface and feature-rich tools make it a great free alternative. It was based upon Open Office and is probably the most developed clone. LibreOffice includes several applications that make it the most powerful free and open source office suite available: Writer (word processing), Calc (spreadsheets), Impress (presentations), Draw (vector graphics and flowcharts), Base (databases), and others.

WPS Office

WPS Office 2016 Free is another free office software suite that has limited functions but a nifty PDF editor. The smallest size office suite consisting of Writer, Presentation, and Spreadsheets and there is an olive version as well, so you don’t have to install it at all. However, they do try and get you to buy the full version with all the bells and whistles unlocked. Open Office & Libre Office are both fully free for ever.

Coming Up Next Month … Post Brexit price creep and other issues.

Google Apps

Good old Google had to join the bandwaggon and they have developed a suite of free apps. Rather than be all things to all men and women, Google’s suite is content to cover the basics and to cover them well. It’s fast, lightweight and works on a wide range of devices, and it’s both easy to use and easy to administer. If Google’s apps cover the features your users will need every day, it’s a very compelling product for free users and it’s a product you can test risk-free.

Footnote for Apple Users

Of course if you’re an Apple user then you’ve had your own suite of programs free for years but you can use any of the above as well if you want to, or you can buy a Mac version of Microsoft Office that is just as ambitiously priced as the Windows version :-) As always, if in doubt, DON’T, but you know where to come if you need help.

TRAVEL

JOURNEY WITH US TO CANADA ON OUR EXCLUSIVE PERSONALLY ESCORTED TOUR by Heather Muir, Miles Morgan Travel Experience the majesty of the beautiful Canadian Rockies with Sharon one of our Travel Specialists from Yeovil; on her personally escorted tour of Western Canada. Start your holiday in style with the included home pick up to the airport where Sharon will meet and travel with you. This tour includes a journey aboard the famous Rocky Mountaineer. You can also add an Alaskan cruise extension too! Start in Vancouver where an included city tour highlights Stanley Park, Chinatown, the harbour, beaches, and more. Board the famous Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all daylight, classic rail journey. Travel through some of Canada’s most spectacular scenery. Follow the Fraser River through snow-capped mountains and prepare for spectacular sights, including; Shuswap Lake the Monashee Mountains and Glacier National Park. Travel through the heart of the Selkirk Mountains before entering the stunning Yoho National Park. The train winds through the Spiral Tunnels before climbing Kicking Horse Pass. Cross the Continental

Divide and enter the province of Alberta and Banff National Park. Discover the beauty of Lake Louise and Yoho National Park and see the Natural Bridge spanning Kicking Horse River, plus visit Emerald and Moraine Lakes, not forgetting Bow Pass for splendid views of Peyto Lake. Next stop: the Columbia Icefield to ride the Ice Explorer that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick. Stand at the base of the awesome 12,972-foot Mount Robson. Travel through British Columbia and Cariboo regions for tantalizing glimpses of the soaring granite mountains of Canada’s Rockies. Watch for wildlife as you continue to the internationally renowned Sun Peaks ski resort. We then head south, following the oncetreacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. From Lillooet, “Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route”, our motor coach will follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes to Whistler. Here, there are optional activities to choose from, including sightseeing by floatplane over glaciated peaks or a Gondola ride between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains that creates a perfect bear spotting perch.0 Set sail across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. In Victoria, sightseeing includes Butchart Gardens, the Empress Hotel, Legislative Buildings, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. If after all that exploring your feel the need for a slightly slower pace, then ask us about adding an Alaskan cruise.

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VISUAL ART

From now to Friday 26 July from 9.30am to 4.30pm at Ilminster Arts Centre it is the Annual Open Exhibition. A celebration of artistic talent from the West Country and beyond. The competition is open to all artists, amateur or professional, and the resulting exhibition is one of the highlights of the Arts Centre’s year. Work in the following media can be submitted for judging including paintings, original prints, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, making this a most eclectic and enjoyable exhibition to view. An invited judging panel will choose the work to be accepted and there is total of £850 in prize money is to be awarded, to include Visitors’ Choice voted on by their visitors during the month long exhibition. From Saturday 27 July to Saturday 24 August from 10.00am to 5.00pm ACE Arts in Somerton have their next exhibition called ‘Presence’. The group ‘iD artists’ was formed in 2012 to allow a group of interdisciplinary artists to exhibit together. They currently have five artists, working in a range of

disciplines including painting, mixed media, printmaking, ceramics, textiles and book arts. For more information phone 01458 273008. Meet the artists on Saturday 3 August from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. From now to Friday 30 August from 10.00am to 5.30pm at David Simon Contemporary, 37 High Street in Castle Cary see ‘Mick Lindberg: Sew the Seeds’ exhibition. A remarkable and original exhibition of textile-based artworks by this Swedish-born artist exploring both female figures and her love of flora through pattern and collage. This latest collection carries Lindberg’s passion for textiles and storytelling, using the themes of flowers and nature entwined with femininity and form. Born in Sweden in 1950, Mick Lindberg learned the art of needlework from her mother and grandmother. Throughout her life, her love of textiles and fashion has influenced her career choices, first as a successful model and photographer, now as a textile artist. From Monday 29 July to Saturday 24 August from 9.30am to 4.30pm at

the Ilminster Arts Centre there is an exhibition called ‘Creative Coverage’. A group exhibition created by Creative Coverage. Including stunning and thought-provoking work by selected professional artists from across the UK including West Country landscapes by Joanne Commings and Caz Scott, botanical subjects by Susan Thohmson, MaryClare Cornwallis and Patricia Regnart, textiles by Margaret Jones, as well as ceramic and bronze sculptures by Liz Watts. A must-see show for inspiration and to find that special gift for yourself or a loved one. Creative Coverage was established in 2013 to publicise the work of professional artists. For more information about the exhibitors visit www. creativecoverage.co.uk From now until Saturday 14 September at East Lambrook Manor Gardens visit the iconic cottage garden of gardening legend Margery Fish to see Chris Kampf’s sculpture exhibition called ‘May Contain Seeds Two’. Open Tuesday to Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Entry £6, over 60’s £5.50, under 16’s free. For

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ARTS

more information phone 01460 240328 or enquiries@ eastlambrook.com On Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Raleigh Hall in Sherborne ArtsLink host a ‘Pastel Painting Weekend’ with Keith Scott SWAc. Using soft pastels you will spend the day immersed in painting a picture of your chosen subject with expert advice and guidance from professional pastel artist and delightful tutor Keith. Max eight students. Entry £102. Book at www. sherborneartlink.org.uk or 01935 815899. From Saturday 7 to Saturday 24 August from 11.00am to 5.00pm at King’s Bruton Memorial Hall it is the Bruton Art Society’s 66th Annual Exhibition. Regional juried exhibition attracting entries from amateur and professional artists from Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset & further afield. Paintings, drawings, artists’ prints & sculpture. Good affordable art displayed in a fine setting. Free admission & large car park on site. For more information visit www. brutonartsociety.co.uk

ARTS

MUSIC

From Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18 August at the Parish Rooms in Somerton from 10.00am to 6.00pm, Sunday 10.00am to 2.00pm, the Somerton Group of Artists is proud to present its Annual Exhibition and Sale of Works. Free entry. For more information visit www. somertonartists.co.uk From Tuesday 27 August to Saturday 7 September from 9.30am to 4.30pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre the next exhibition is called ‘Town and Country’. New work by wildlife artists Jackie Cox and Chris Sinden. The exhibition showcases the work of two Forest of Dean artists and depicts some of the species that inspires and means so much to them. From Saturday 31 August to Saturday 7 September from 10.00am to 5.00pm ACE Arts in Somerton have an exhibition called ‘Circle of Trees’ - Artists’ Books by the ABCD Group. A love of words, materials and imaginative book construction results in a wonderfully varied and intriguing exhibition. For more information phone 01458 273008.

In Friday 26 July from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see the ‘Holy Moly & The Crackers’. Influenced by an eclectic range of music, they play an exciting and visceral blend of rock, pop, folk, blues, Balkan, klezmer, ska and reggae. In the perfect collision of rowdy tunes, pumping danceability and compelling storytelling, this wrangling folk group present a medley of original songs and old time drinking tunes, both hilarious and thrilling, and sure to entertain. Tickets £7. On Saturday 27 July from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘Voice of the Heart’. It is now just over 30 years since the legendary Karen Carpenter passed away, she left behind an amazing catalogue of hit songs and golden memories and is still played daily on radio stations throughout the UK. Enjoy a stunning show celebrating the music of The Carpenters, and the evening is guaranteed to lead everyone through a magical memory. Tickets £18.50.

On Sunday 28 July from 9.00pm at the White Hart in Yetminster enjoy live music with the ‘Juju Men’. Retro rhythm and blues band from Bournemouth. Remember the days when the Rolling Stones, the Kinks, the Animals and the Yardbirds covered raw blues and rock’n’roll classics by such artists as Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley? Well, The Juju Men sound approximately like that. On Friday 2 August from 7.00pm at St Martin’s Church in North Perrott see ‘A Song For Summer’. Roma Loukes and Miriam Ryen (sopranos) will sing opera, operetta and musical theatre with piano solos by Jonathan Delbridge. Tickets Adults £10, ages 12-18 years £5, under 12’s free, includes refreshments and glass of wine. Proceeds to the church. On Friday 2 August from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see one of the UK’s top jazz performers, Pete Allen with his band. They are probably the best known straight ‘trad’ band in the country, which he has been running for almost 40 years. Tickets £20.

On Sunday 4 August from 6.00pm at St Cuthbert’s Church in Oborne see ‘Opera in Oborne – The Gala Concert’. How Opera in Oborne started, the ever-popular gala concert. Previous years have included favourites such as the Toreador Song, La donna e mobile and Maria from West Side Story alongside some lesser known, but beautiful arias. The perfect way to introduce opera to a wider audience. Tickets from 01935 817194 or info@ operainoborne.org On Sunday 4 August from 6.30pm at Haselbury Mill the Sherborne U3A Choirs have a Celebratory Concert. Proceeds to Friends of Yeatman Hospital. Tickets £7.50 from 01935 389375 or bnewcombe.48@rosa37. plus.com On Friday 9 August from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see ‘The Matt Carter Septet’. Matt Carter is a young piano player from Exeter, who has already gained a notable reputation and has played with the best of our UK jazz stars, such as Alan Barnes, Greg Abate and Brandon

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Allen. Performing here with his regular seven piece band, this is a group of young players, all from the Royal Academy of, and the Guildhall school of, Music, who demonstrate a truly astounding level of competence considering none of them are over the age of 25. They play music with technique that measures up to the very best players on today’s UK jazz scene. Tickets £16. On Saturday 10 August from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘The Holder and Smith Quartet’. Ben Holder on violin and vocals and Stuart Carter-Smith on Guitar have toured together extensively throughout the UK, Europe and the US over the last 8 years. Previously they were with the creative production team of the theatre band Gypsy fire and now are focusing their creative juices on this project. Their influences cover all genres from early Jazz swing right through to their take on some of the most modern classics of today. This evening you can expect plenty of high energy exuberance and some familiar tunes that you wouldn’t expect to hear. Their special guests for this evening will be the pinpoint Bass notes of Mike Green and the the master of rhythm Caley Groves. Tickets £16. On Friday 16 August from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘Rock for Heroes’. Bringing the perfect combination of your favourite rock and pop artists, fundraising in support of Help for Heroes. They will be collecting for this amazing cause, after every show, their aim is to raise 2.5 million (it is a long plan!) Performed by a full live rock band and superb

singers, complete with brilliant personalities and comedy value this really is a night out unlike any other. With music from artists such as Queen, David Bowie, Van Halen, Toto, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses, AC/DC, Dire Straits & so many more. You won’t see a bad wig here, this isn’t a tribute act this is simply paying tribute, the best way they can to the legends in music. Tickets £16.50. On Friday 9 August from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘The Counterfiet Seventies Show’. Featuring music from the decade of glam rock through to new wave music, and everything in between. Music of The Bay City Rollers, Slade, Sweet, T.Rex, and many more. They will take you through a rollercoaster ride of the biggest 70’s hits. The four piece band has toured worldwide in their individual rights, and has worked with

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some of the biggest names of that decade. Coupled with a stunning light show, costumes from the period and video footage of the bands and events from that era, makes this one show you don’t want to miss. Tickets £18. On Friday 23 August from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre ‘The Craig Milverton Trio’, Martin Date and Frederic Gardner will be performing a tribute to Frank Sinatra. Singing those favourites ‘Old Blue Eyes’ made so famous that we all know the lyrics off by heart. Frederic looks and sounds almost exactly the part and with our regular friends Craig and Martin behind him, this will be an entirely new sort evening. Tickets £20. On Sunday 25 August from 7.00pm go along to ‘Rock n Roll Night’ at Kingsdon Festival. This year The Defibrillators (Defibs to their fans) take to the stage.

The ‘Defibs’ are a rock and roll band based in Somerset playing predominately 50s’ rock ‘n’ roll from the likes of Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly & Gene Vincent. They also play a sprinkling of 60s’ & 70’s classics, from The Beatles to T Rex. Licensed bar and BBQ. Tickets £10 from Kingsdon Village Shop or on the (Marquee) door or £20 for all three nights. For more information on the Kingsdon Festival www. kingsdon.org/whats-on-inkingsdon/ On Sunday 25 August from 7.00pm the Kingsdon Festival Big Band is back with an exciting line up of professional musicians and singer. Live music at its best, with dancing, licensed bar and BBQ. Tickets £10 from the Kingsdon Village Shop or on the door or £20

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for all three nights. For more information about events that day visit www. kingsdon.org/whats-onin-kingsdon or for more information on the band visit www.kingsdon.org/ kingsdon-festival-big-band On Sunday 25 August from 9.00pm at the White Hart in Yetminster see ‘The Skalatans’. Bridport based rocksteady ska/two tone band with a little Latin infusion. On Thursday 29 August at The Emporium in Yeovil go along to ‘Black River Sinners’ with a full gig and support act ‘The Cowsville Hummingbirds’. Perfect for any fan of country music. To reserve a table contact 01935 411378. On Friday 30 August at the Ilminster Arts Centre from 8.00pm see jazz performance with Vimala Rowe and John Etheridge. John, who for a long time played with Stephane Grappelli, is widely regarded as one of the world’s best guitarists, a superb technical player with abilities that span every conceivable style of playing. He and Vimala have been performing together for a couple of years and in that time have developed a rapport that is second to none. Tickets £16. On Saturday 31 August at 7.30pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see ‘The Ancestors’. They are a dynamic, four-piece, Yeovil-based band playing hits from the 90’s right through to the current day. Throwing in a mix of Rock and Pop tunes, The Ancestors can guarantee a great evening to get you dancing. They cover songs from artists that include The Kooks, The Cult, Stereophonics, The Killers, Hard-Fi, Maroon 5, The Dandy Warhols, David Guetta and Swedish House Mafia. Tickets £10.

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On Friday 2 August from 7.00pm at Higher Orchard in Sandford Orcas ArtsReach and Miracle Theatre presents ‘A Perfect World’. A feisty young woman embarks on a voyage into a ‘boy’s own’ world of undiscovered jungles, treasure maps, campfires and penknives on an action packed adventure. Leading her team 28

of quarrelsome explorers she stumbles into a bountiful paradise, whose inhabitants seems entirely peaceful, productive and fulfilled. Is this tranquil place the best of all possible worlds? Or is it all too good to be true? Miracle Theatre celebrates its 40th year with a brand new comic escapade for all ages. Licensed bar and raffle. Open air performance – bring a chair/ rug and picnic. Guide dogs only. Tickets £10, under 18’s £8 from www.miracletheatre.co.uk or The Mitre Inn on 01963 220271 or 01963 220208. On Friday 2 August from 8.00pm at St Cuthbert’s Church in Oborne see ‘Opera in Oborne – La Boheme’. The most famous opera of them all, Puccini’s La Boheme. Whether it is the fantastic music, the tears of joy and heartbreak for Rodolfo and Mimi, or the sheer style of bohemian Paris in La Belle Époque, everyone adores this most romantic of operas. Tickets from 01935 817194 or info@operainoborne.org On Saturday 3 August from 3.00pm at St Cuthbert’s Church in Oborne see ‘Opera in Oborne - Il segreto di Susanna’. What is Susanna hiding? Her husband’s suspicions are driving him wild. Will it destroy their marriage? All is revealed in this hilarious 50 minutes of sparkling comic-opera at its tuneful best by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari. “Il Segreto”, with its contemporary plot and catchy tunes, is a great example of why he was one of the most performed opera composers of the 1900’s. Tickets from 01935 817194 or info@ operainoborne.org

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On Saturday 27 July from 10.00am to 11.00am Sherborne Library presents ‘Supernova Stories and Cosmic Crafts’ for The Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge! For children aged 4+. For more information phone 01935 812683. On Monday 29 July from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at Ham Hill there is a ‘Wild Food Café for Children’. The rangers will be cooking wild mushroom and herb omelette, nettle bread with garlic pesto,

elderberry cordial, nettle crisps and surprises! Entry £6 per children. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult – adult entry free. Booking essential.

can participate in indoor and outdoor treasure trails or browse our latest exhibitions. Admission is free, donations welcome. For more information phone 01935 812252.

From Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton go along to ‘Actiontrack Show Build Week’. A five day summer school for young people from ages eight to 18. Entry £50 per child

On Monday 5 and Monday 19 August from 10.30am to 11.00am Sherborne Library presents a ‘Space Chase Storytime Special’ for the Summer Reading Challenge. For children aged 2 – 6. For more information contact 01935 812683.

On Wednesday 31 July from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Yeovil Country Park there is ‘Children’s Summer Photography’. No need for own camera, can use theirs. Bring own memory card if you wish to keep photos. Teach you on to use a simple digital camera to take different types of photos and explore the park. Aimed at accompanied children aged 6-12. Entry £7 per child. Booking essential. On Thursday 1 August from 11.00am to 12.00pm Sherborne Library are hosting Zoolab, an animal handling workshop. This links to the Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge and is suitable for children aged 3+. Booking essential. For more information phone 01935 812683. On Thursday 1 August at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton from 1.00pm Treehouse Theatre presents ‘The Gingerbread Man’. Join for an exciting and interactive hour of making music with instruments, dressing up, singing songs and creating stories; perfect for parents and their little ones to enjoy together. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets £3. On Monday 5 August from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at Ham Hill Country Park go along to ‘Firestarters’. Using a fire steel, making a spark from flint creating fire by friction. Entry Children £6. Under 8’s must be accompanied by adult. Booking essential. On Monday 5 August from 11.00am to 1.00pm at Sherborne Museum it is Messy Museum Monday. There will be lots of glitter, glue and sticky stuff as we welcome younger children to their activity, painting and craft session. Older children and adults (if they are brave enough!)

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On Wednesday 7 August from 10.00am to 3.00pm at Yeovil Country Park there is a Play Day. The park rangers will be running free pond dipping and craft sessions at the pond dipping platform. On Friday 9 and Saturday 31 August from 2.00pm to 3.00pm Sherborne Library presents ‘Galactic Games and Astro Activities’ for The Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge. For children aged 5+. For more information phone 01935 812683. On Thursday 15 August from 10.00am to 11.00am Sherborne Library presents ‘Supernova Stories and Cosmic Crafts’ for The Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge. For children aged 4+. For more information phone 01935 812683. On Friday 16 August at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton from 10.00am go along to ‘Hands on Graffiti Experience’ with Abigail Thommes. If you want to be the next Banksy come along to this workshop and learn how to make your own Graffiti ‘tags’ with colourful paints. Whatever your interest you can include this in your graffiti and take home your work of art to decorate your room. Tickets £8. On Monday 19 August from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at Ham Hill Country Park go along to ‘Den Building’. Design and build your own den. Weather permitting may even toast some marshmallows over the fire. Entry £6. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. From Monday 19 to Friday 23 August from 9.30am to 3.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil there is a workshop called ‘Live, Dance,

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Create: Song of the Summer’ where you will be creating an official music video to a new song. The participants will star in an official music video, dance with a professional guest dancer, design the costumes and make-up and film with a director and team of videographers. For ages 8 – 18 years. Entry £120. On Wednesday 21 August from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Yeovil Country Park go along to Children’s Summer Photography 2. Own camera not needed, bring a memory card if you wish to keep your photos. They will teach you to use a simple digital camera to take different types of photos whilst exploring the park. Entry Children 6-12 £7, accompanying adults free. On Friday 23 August from 10.30am at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton there is a course for children called ‘3D Sculptures with Darrell Wakelam’. Get ready for lots of cutting, sticking, paper mache and collage if you’d like to create 3D models of Goldfinches. Darrell is a very inspiring and exciting children’s workshop leader who has been providing workshops for over 30 years. Remember a packed lunch. Tickets £10. On Wednesday 28 August from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at

Yeovil Country Park go along to ‘Woodland Explorers’. Explore the natural world and create nature crafts inspired by things you have discovered. Family fun for all ages. Entry Children £5. Booking essential. On Wednesday 28 August from 7.00pm to 9.00pm go along to ‘Nightime at Ninesprings’ at Yeovil Country Park. Dark woodlands, swooping bats, candlelit campfire and woodland stories. Entry £7.50. Booking essential. On Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 August from 9.45am to 3.30pm at St Paul’s Church in Sherborne the Holiday Club returns and this time is called ‘Epic Explorers’. As they explore the adventure island, there will be games, crafts, songs, Bible stories and much more, with lunch provided each day. The club is open to children aged 7-11 years. Free entry. For more information visit www. stpauls-sherborne.org.uk or phone 01935 816444 or email hcstpauls@gmail.com

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On Friday 2 August from 4.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see the Actiontrack Show Build Performance. At the end of

MOVIES ALL IS TRUE (12A)

Shakespeare is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age. But disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground, and a devastated Shakespeare returns to Stratford, where he must face a troubled past and a neglected family. Starring Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh and Ian McKellen. SHOWING AT

Sturminster Newton on Thursday 22 August, The Exchange, 7.00pm. Tickets £5.

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A)

A foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and

their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound. They reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie manages to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid. While bravely facing a recent AIDS diagnosis, Freddie leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. Starring Rami Malek.

a five-day summer school for children and students between the ages of 8 and 18, their parents, families and friends – plus patrons of the David Hall - will have the opportunity to see what youngsters of South Somerset have created from scratch. The Actiontrack Show Build helps young folk to develop their communication skills, boosts confidence and promotes teamwork in a way that will stay with them for life. Go along and see just how well young people can create, communicate and perform in ways that will delight you. Free entry. On Saturday 10 August from 2.00pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton All Electric Productions presents an interactive talk called ‘Code Breakers’. The story of the Allied Codebreakers who deciphered a vast number of German secret messages and used the intelligence gained to hasten Allied victory. The Germans had entrusted their secret communications to an ingenious ciphering machine the Enigma, which was portable, easily operated, and could be set up in millions of ways. The codes were used and every one was changed every 24 hours. This fascinating talk

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includes the life and work of the great mathematician, computer scientist, philosopher and theoretical biologist Alan Turing OBE FRS. The Allies gained invaluable information about troop and aircraft dispositions, orders of battle, U-boat movements, technical development, military intentions and tank and artillery strengths.. Only about 300 are known to survive worldwide; of these, only about a dozen are in public collections in Britain. As these machines are so rare, Dr Mark Baldwin is providing a unusual opportunity for the audience not just to view, but also to operate, an original 1944 4-rotor Enigma machine (i.e. the more sophisticated model, developed for the U-Boat service). This is of particular interest, as there is no working Enigma machine on permanent public display anywhere in England north of Bletchley Park, and nowhere at all in Wales, Scotland or Ireland. Tickets £12.50. On Friday 23 August from 7.30pm at the David Hall in South Petherton there is an Acoustic Night. All styles and forms of performance, not just music. If you wish to perform email folk@chriswatts.org

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Wincanton on Saturday 10 August at Cale Park, 4.00pm (open air).

CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? (15)

When Lee Israel falls out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception. Starring Melissa McCarthy. SHOWING AT

South Petherton on Friday 2 August, David Hall, 8.00pm. Tickets £5.

ENO: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (PG)

Performed by the English National Opera and Directed by Mike Leigh, Gilbert & Sullivan’s popular comic opera is packed

full of sentimental pirates, blundering policeman, absurd adventures and improbable paradoxes. Frederic, a pirate’s apprentice, falls head-over-heels in love with Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley. Frederic is due to be released from his apprenticeship on his 21st birthday, but there’s a snag. Born on 29 February, Frederic discovers that he is technically still a youngster. Although very much in love, his dedication to duty is unshakeable. Can he find a way to live happily-ever-after with Mabel?

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Yeovil on Tuesday 13 August, Westlands Entertainment Venue, 11.00am, 2.30pm & 6.30pm. Tickets £14. 29

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Trautmann. Her father is so taken by Bert’s prowess as a goal-keeper that he gets him out of the camp to play for his local team.

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South Petherton on Friday 30 August, David Hall, 8.00pm. Tickets £5.

THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING (PG)

GREEN BOOK (12)

In 1962, Tony ‘Tony Lip’ Vallelonga, a tough bouncer, is looking for work when his nightclub is closed for renovations. The most promising offer turns out to be the driver for the African-American classical pianist Don Shirley for a concert tour into the Deep South states. Although hardly enthused at working for a black man, Tony accepts the job and they begin their trek armed with The Negro Motorist Green Book, a travel guide for safe travel through America’s racial segregation. Together, the snobbishly erudite pianist and the crudely practical bouncer can barely get along with their clashing attitudes to life and ideals. However, as the disparate pair witness and endure America’s appalling injustices on the road, they find a newfound respect for each other’s talents and start to face them together. In doing so, they would nurture a friendship and understanding that would change both their lives. SHOWING AT

South Petherton on Friday 16 August, David Hall, 8.00pm. Tickets £5.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES THE MOVIE: ROTTEN (PG)

The world’s best-selling children’s history brand is coming to cinemas this summer. This will transport audiences back to Roman Britain and embrace the timeless, irreverent humour of the successful books and TV series. SHOWING AT

Yeovil on Thursday 22 at 11.00am, 2.30pm & 6.30pm, Friday 23 at 2.30pm and Tuesday 27 August at 11.00am, Westlands Entertainment Venue. Tickets £10.

MARY POPPINS RETURNS (U)

Now an adult with three children, bank teller Michael Banks learns that his house will be repossessed in five days unless he

can pay back a loan. His only hope is to find a missing certificate that shows proof of valuable shares that his father left him years earlier. Just as all seems lost, Michael and his sister receive the surprise of a lifetime when Mary Poppins the beloved nanny from their childhood who arrives to save the day and take the Banks family on a magical, fun-filled adventure. Starring Emily Blunt and Ben Wishaw.

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Hinton St George on Saturday 10 August, Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £5 from Dorothy’s Tea Room or 01460 72563 or £5.50 on the door. West Camel on Thursday 29 August, Village Hall, 7.30pm, Admission £5 on the door.

SOMETIMES ALWAYS NEVER (12A)

Alan is a stylish tailor with moves as sharp as his suits. He has spent years searching tirelessly for his missing son Michael who stormed out over a game of scrabble. With a body to identify and his family torn apart, Alan must repair the relationship with his youngest son Peter and solve the mystery of an online player who he thinks could be Michael, so he can finally move on and reunite his family. Starring Bill Nighy. SHOWING AT

Halstock on Saturday 17 August, Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £6 from the Village Shop or on the door.

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This tells the extraordinary love story between a young English woman and a German PoW, who together overcome prejudice, public hostility and personal tragedy. While visiting a PoW camp near Manchester at the end of the 2nd World War, Margaret Friar, the daughter of the manager of the local football team, notices a young German soldier Bert

Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and enemies, and they become knights who join forces with the legendary wizard Merlin. Together, they must save mankind from the wicked enchantress Morgana and her army of supernatural warriors SHOWING AT

Sturminster Newton on Wednesday 28 August, The Exchange, 2.00pm. Tickets £5.

THE UPSIDE (12)

A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and an unemployed man with a criminal record who’s hired to help him. SHOWING AT

Kingsbury Episcopi on Thursday 1 August, Community Centre, 7.30pm, Tickets £5 from 01935 823298.

VITA AND VIRGINIA (12A)

Adapted from Dame Eileen Atkins’ stage play of the same name, this is the fascinating story of the affair and friendship between socialite Vita SackvilleWest and literary icon Virginia Woolf, uncompromising in their insistence to live, love and create to the fullest. SHOWING AT

Yeovil on Friday 23 at 11.00am & 6.30pm and Tuesday 27 August at 2.30pm & 6.30pm, Westlands Entertainment Venue. Tickets £10.

YESTERDAY (12A)

Everyone knew The Beatles. Today, only Jack remembers their songs. He is about to become a very big deal. From Academy Award winning director Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis, comes a rock-n-roll comedy about music, dreams and friendship. SHOWING AT

Yeovil on Saturday 3 and Saturday 10 August, Westlands Entertainment Venue, 11.30am, 2.30pm & 6.30pm. Tickets £10.

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‘Nevertheless’, Rock Covers, The Marston Inn, Marston Magna, 2.00pm ‘Usual Suspect’, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm ‘Bad Edukation’, Classic Rock, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.00pm ‘One Tree Hill’, Acoustic, Merriott Social Club, 9.00pm Greg Agar, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.30pm ‘Bad Edukation’, Classic Rock, The Prince of Wales, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 3.00pm ‘The Axxeman Greg Winters’, Yeovil Labour Club, 4.00pm

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‘Bad Edukcation’, Classic Rock, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Milk and Alcohol Band’, Dr Feelgood Tribute Band, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm ‘Blackout City’, Rock/Pop, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Unknown Identity’, Covers & Originals, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘The 5:15’, Mod Covers, The Red House, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Rexes Hollow’, Rock/Pop Covers, Half Moon Inn, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.00pm ‘Jackdaw’, Classic Rock, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.30pm ‘The Disciples’, Pop/Rock, Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.30pm ‘Powercut’, Acoustic/Electric/Rock/Pop, The Prince of Wales, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 3.00pm ‘Elvis 56’, Rock, Yeovil Labour Club, 4.00pm ‘Mandown’, Rock/Pop Covers, Compton House, Sherborne, 9.00pm ‘Silverback’, Rock Covers, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Old Dogz New Trix’, 60’s Covers, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm ‘Unknown Identity’, Covers & Original, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.15pm ‘The Foo Fakers’, Tribute Band, Rock n Ribs Festival, Henstridge, £15 ‘DVO’, Covers 50’s-present, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 12.00 noon, £6 ‘Shockwave’, Rock/Pop, The Red House, Yeovil, 8.30pm ‘Silverback’, Rock Covers, The 94 Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Rexes Hollow’, Rock/Pop Covers, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.30pm ‘Calibr8’, Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.30pm ‘Rexes Hollow’, Rock/Pop Covers, The Prince of Wales, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 3.00pm ‘Rock Against the Machine’, Rock Covers, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.00pm Simon Gee, Various, The King William Inn, Crewkerne, 5.00pm ‘Loose Rock’, Indie Pop/Rock, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 12.00 noon ‘Soulville Express’, Soul Funk/Disco, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 12.00 noon ‘Snooky Duke’, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 12.00 noon ‘Rexes Hollow’, Rock/Pop Covers, The Unicorn Hotel, Somerton, 3.00pm ‘Bad Edukation’, Classic Rock, The Rose and Crown Inn, Huish Episcopi, 4.00pm ‘The Defibrillators’, Rock, Kingsdon, Somerton, 7.30pm ‘Powercut’, Acoustic/Electric Rock/Pop, The George Hotel, Castle Cary, 9.00pm ‘Rexes Hollow’, Rock/Pop Covers, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Black River Sinners’, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm ‘Kindred’, Pop/Rock, The Great Lyde, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘D-State’, Covers 70’s-present, The Mermaid Hotel, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘The Disciples’, Pop/Rock, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘ReD’, Rock/Pop, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Rexes Hollow’, Rock/Pop Covers, The Arrow, Yeovil, 9.30pm ‘K’fuffle’, Rock/Pop, Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.30pm

A MUSICAL NOTE!

By Ryan Leese, Manager of Waterloo Music Having heard recently on the news that music education continues to be in decline and many schools are cutting back on the range of arts subjects they offer, I wanted to start off this month by mentioning the many brilliant music teachers across our region! Not only in our amazing schools, but also in the many independent teaching locations, not least our own shop in Yeovil, where our teaching team delivers music lessons to many students each week. Good luck to any students having recently taken music exams and look out for details next month of how we support music education at Waterloo Music. We were delighted to host two great events recently. Firstly we had an in-store visit from Yeovil Ukulele Club members! They enjoyed having a look around our ukulele department, entertained us and gave details of their own big event ‘Yeovil Ukulele Festival’ Being held on Sunday 8 September 2019 in and around The Great Tithe Barn at The Haselbury Mill, near Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NY 11am-9pm. Find out more at www. yeovilukulele.club You may remember from last month’s column that we were looking forward to an evening with Aziz Ibrahim? Being the lead guitarist from The Stone Roses and having recently worked with Paul Weller, as well as many other high profile artists, Aziz, from Manchester, was extremely well qualified to play on behalf of Godin Guitars, a brand of instruments which we stock in store. What a great evening we had, the audience loved hearing Aziz play, the venue was filled with people of all ages and musical tastes, really loving the demonstration of the Godin guitars (and dulcimer) and then many having a play themselves or chatting to Aziz, James from Godin and to our own staff. We’ll definitely be running more of this type of event, details to follow in due course. There’s so much more to running a music shop than simply selling instruments and accessories, and that’s what makes it so enjoyable!

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ANTIQUES

Antiques & Collectables AUCTIONS, FAIRS AND SALES On 22 August, Dukes in Dorchester will be holding a sale of Coins, Militaria, Sporting & Tribal Art. Dukes will also be continuing with its General Sales and is holding Avenue Auctions featuring Toys & Collectables, Vintage Clothing & Accessories on Tuesday 13 August at 10.30am. Please note viewing is every Saturday prior to sale from 9.30am12.00noon and on every Monday prior to sale - 9.00am-7.00pm as well as on the morning of the auction day from 9.00am. Auction house Lawrences in Crewkerne has General Sales taking place on Wednesdays 31 July and 7, 14 and 21 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. Bridport Auction House has its sale of Collectables and Antiques on Friday 26 July, starting at 10am. Viewing Days are Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 July (9am-5pm), and on the morning of the sale. For more information tel: 01308 459400. Mendip Auction Rooms in Binegar, Somerset has a sale of Victorian and Later Effects on 30 July and 20 August. A sale of Antique, Fine Art & Collectables is held on a monthly basis on Saturdays starting at 10am. Entries of items are invited. More info by calling 01749 840770.

VINCENT IS A PRINCE AMONGST MOTORCYCLES

A 1956 Vincent Black Prince heads up the Charterhouse auction of classic and vintage motorcycles at the Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford on Saturday 10 August. “Vincent Motorcycles were some of the fastest and most expensive motorbikes you could buy before and just after the Second World War,” commented Matthew Whitney. “At a time when many motor cars would struggle to go faster than 70 mph, the legendary 998cc Vincent Black Shadow had a claimed top speed of 125 mph in 1948 making it the fastest production bike in its day.” The Vincent Black Prince is perhaps one of the rarest production motorcycles produced by Vincent. It followed on from the Black Shadow Series C which had become outdated by 1954. The Black Prince was innovative in using full enclosure and weather protection with glass fibre panels that included leg shields and a handlebar fairing. This, Vincent thought, would enable the rider to commute to work in a suit rather than full motorcycle kit. Just 200 Vincent Black Princes were made during 1954-1955. With the arrival of very small cars on the market competition was strong and by the end of 1955 the accountants calculated that money had been lost on all Black Princes sold and production ceased.

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The Vincent Black Prince going under the Charthouse hammer has led a much pampered life. Still a matching numbers motorbike, where the chassis, engine and gearbox has remained together, it has had only five owners in its 64 years. A previous concours winning show motorcycle, and admired wherever it has been ridden, this rare piece of British motorcycle history is estimated at £60,000-70,000. Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for their busy summer auction programme with classic & vintage motorcycle auction at the Haynes International Museum on 10 August and for their auction of silver, jewellery and watches also in August followed by classic and vintage cars in September. For further information: email info@charterhouse-auction.com

BOOKS

BOOK REVIEW

By Wayne, Winstones

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Perfect Summer Read from Winstone’s

The Secret Hours by Santa Montefiore £14.99 hardback – Signed copies available The Secret Hours: the enchanting new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author, Santa Montefiore. The perfect summer read for 2019! `Let the wind take me and the soft rain settle me into the Irish soil from where I came. And may my sins be forgiven.’ Arethusa Clayton has always been formidable, used to getting her own way.

On her death, she leaves unexpected instructions. Instead of being buried in America, on the wealthy East Coast where she and her late husband raised their two children, Arethusa has decreed that her ashes be scattered in a remote corner of Ireland, on the hills overlooking the sea. All Arethusa ever told Faye was that she grew up in a poor farming family and left Ireland, alone, to start a new life in America as did so many in those times of hardship and famine.

But who were her family in Ireland and where are they now? What was the real reason that she turned away from them? And who is the mysterious benefactor of a significant share of Arethusa’s estate? Arethusa is gone. There is no one left to tell her story. Faye feels bereft, as if her mother’s whole family has died with her. Leaving her own husband and children behind, she travels to the picturesque village of Ballinakelly, determined to fulfil her mother’s last wish and to find out the reason for Arethusa’s insistence on being laid to rest in this faraway land.

The Climate Change Garden by Sally Morgan and Kim Stoddart

Publisher Green Rocket Books – £17.99 www.climatechangegarden.uk The scorching summer of 2018, with its Mediterranean-like high temperatures and many weeks of drought was a wake-up call for us in the UK indicating the long predicted greater extremes of weather, caused by climatic change, were well and truly upon us. It’s no wonder then that the themes of resilience, water and working with wildlife dominated the show gardens at the recent RHS Hampton Court Flower Show, while protest groups such as Extinction Rebellion are demanding positive action around climate change. Climate change is making itself felt in our gardens too, and increasingly, gardeners are finding themselves battling extreme weather, such as drought and heat waves, floods and cold. And it’s changing fast. Just 40 years ago, the time for planting out tender plants was early June, but now these plants are being planted in mid-May as the risk of frost is much

less, while apple growers report that the apple harvest is often over by the end of September, a full month earlier than in the 1970s. So, we can expect changes in our gardens in the coming decades. It’s clear that our gardens will have to adapt to the earlier spring and later autumn, the drier summers and mild, but wetter winters. We will have to get used to our lawns looking rather parched during summer, with brown being the new green! Our herbaceous borders will have to be designed with water requirements in mind rather than colour schemes. And there is a chance that daffodils and tulips may not thrive in the new conditions and we have to look to other bulbs to bring colour to our gardens in spring. But it’s not all doom and gloom, the changing climate brings opportunities too. Gardeners in southern England may be able to abandon the lawn and enjoy a Mediterranean-style garden featuring raised beds planted with aromatic herbs, gravel paths, terracotta pots of citrus and olive trees, water features and delightful shady corners. All these topics and more are covered in The Climate Change Garden. Sally Morgan has written about climate change for more than 30 years and this

new book, co-authored with Guardian garden blogger Kim Stoddart, looks at the ways gardeners can adapt and cope with the volatile weather extremes that lie ahead – storms, torrential rain, flooding, heatwaves and drought for example. Sally and Kim have put together some down-to-earth advice on which plants are better placed to deal with extreme weather, and which techniques, practices and equipment can be used in existing gardens or incorporated into future designs, to help provide a greater robustness overall. Sally says: “I have seen changes in my lifetime. My grandfather taught me never to plant out tender crops and bedding until Derby Day. Now we see gardeners planting out in May and I grow a variety of crops I never thought possible – butterbeans, chickpeas and lentils. Our traditional gardening books are full of ideas dating back to the Victorians who lived through very different times. We need learn from our gardens and adapt. Our book will help gardeners do just that.” 33

FOOD & DRINK

Food & Drink

A TASTE OF THE GOOD LIFE! By The Stag’s Head Inn, Yarlington You could say that we are all currently enjoying The Good Life at The Stags Head Inn! Our new Head Chef Robert Moore has truly established himself around here...with all our breads, burger buns, focaccia and ciabatta and cheese biscuits now being made on the premises under his watchful eye, together with most of our ice creams and sorbets. Whilst he has got all this underway, Robert has also driven the further development of our kitchen vegetable garden. And as if that wasn’t enough, our south-facing herb, fruit and veg terrace above the pub is now well underway, blooming and becoming increasingly abundant with various salads, radishes, heritage beetroot, courgettes and many interesting herbs. We will always continue with our quest for great tastes and flavours

together with local provenance, and you certainly can’t beat home grown, from plot to table often in a matter of minutes. This is the perfect time of year for our bountiful harvest - we are eagerly awaiting the ripening of our aubergines (can’t get enough of them), and of course can only just keep up with the supply of courgettes! So look out for our very popular ratatouille on the menu as well as our caponata, which is a wonderful healthy accompaniment to grilled fish, or delicious as a tapas dish, served on our grilled ciabatta or focaccia! From our various home gardens over the spring and early summer we have successfully transplanted a variety of herbs including lovage, borage, lemon balm, lemon verbena, raspberries,

wild strawberries, dill, bronze fennel, purple sage, golden oregano, marjoram, feverfew and chamomile. French and summer beans, and delicious tender young runner beans are all being willed along in the veg garden, with a bountiful supply of raspberries and red gooseberries from my parent’s fruit plot, some of which we will transplant at the end of the growing season. Our collection has been further augmented by a recent visit to the RHS Flower Show at Hampton Court, where further exciting discoveries were made. One of the most successful so far is lime balm, almost identical looking to lemon balm, although of course it has a strong lime flavour, which we have made into a wonderfully refreshing sorbet. We are now impatient for it to grow further as we need it to complement our Gin sorbet! Other plants of specific interest were the Caraway plant, and three varieties of chilli, the most interesting being the Bhut Jolokia Chocolate Chilli plant, the fruits of which will find their way into a fabulous chocolate

chilli dessert; more on this at a later date. For other fresh recipe ideas, we have our wonderful Summer Risotto, which is made from scratch, can be vegan friendly, with deliciously sweet roasted squash accompanied by a zingy red pepper pesto and summer vegetables. And we have an amazing tomato tart recipe ready to go, which will be the destination for our heritage tomatoes once they begin to ripen - probably at about the time you are reading this. For a refreshingly tempting dessert, come and try our Lemon Verbena Curd Tart, served with fresh summer fruits and the aforementioned Gin Sorbet. Close to irresistible on a hot summer’s afternoon or evening. So when you feel that you are in need of some fresh, healthy and flavoursome locally and lovingly grown food.... you know where to come to try our delightful selection of dishes, which of course change regularly according to produce availability, and their popularity. We all look forward to seeing you soon!

FOOD & DRINK

EASTBURY HOTEL

WINS GOLD IN TASTE OF THE WEST! Sherborne’s Eastbury Hotel which was recently acquired by Peter and Lana de Savary is celebrating receiving a prestigious Gold for both hotel and restaurant from the recent Taste of the West Awards.

Eastbury Hotel’s General Manager Ian Crighton and Executive Chef Matthew Street show off the Gold Awards.

Ian comments ‘’“The whole team at The Eastbury Hotel and Seasons 2 AA Rosette restaurant are thrilled to have received the Gold award for both the hotel and restaurant in this year’s Taste of The West awards. This success is down to the hard work, dedication and passion of the talented team we have here at the hotel. My congratulations go to each and every one of them.” Taste of the West judge commented, “Overall, my wife and I enjoyed this experience immensely. We had, had a very hard day, and this was an oasis of something very special! Seasons is without a doubt, the best meal that I have eaten at a restaurant in Dorset in 25 years!”

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SPORT

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AQUARIDE…

Bank Holiday Monday 26 August By Gary Shackle, Sherborne Sports Centre So what is this new event we will be doing on Bank Holiday Monday 26 August? Well it’s a new concept we have come up with and we hope to make it a regular fixture on our events calendar. The AquaRide consists of a 400m Swim, 16K Cycle and 400m Swim. As far as we are aware there are no such distance

events like this in the area, so it will no doubt be an exciting day for us and anybody taking part! The AquaRide will start in the pool at 8am, then out on a circular 16k bike ride, before re-entering the pool to finish off the race. Many have said that they find the run the hardest part of a triathlon

event, so we hope this will encourage people to give something a little bit different a try. Although competitors will be timed, they will be made aware that it will be a relaxed, non-competitive event. I am sure this will prompt many questions so please either call me or email Tessa the sports

Sports Centre centre’s events co-ordinator if you would like to know about the AquaRide. With a £5 entry fee and an early morning start, what better way is there to begin your Bank holiday Monday!? For more information please call 01935 810549 or e: tessa. kelly@sherborne.org or gary. shackle@sherborne.org

PROGRESS By Peter Luscombe BVSc GPCert(Derm) MRCVS, Newton Clarke Partnership It is a year since I joined the Newton Clarke Practice. It is an anniversary that has made me reflect, not only on the changes within our own practice but also the whole veterinary profession over the 30 years of my career. Veterinary practice has changed dramatically over the years, as new knowledge is gained, and new treatments developed. As a profession we continually strive to make improvements and certainly as a practice we wholeheartedly embrace this philosophy. When I qualified, the typical vet in Somerset and Dorset was still tending to “All Creatures Great and Small”, working with any species of animal that was presented, willing to have a go at anything. Specialist services and referral was relatively uncommon and largely restricted to University 36

Veterinary Schools. Many modern diagnostic techniques were still in their infancy, and even routine blood tests would need to be sent away to an external laboratory, and a wait of 3-4 days for the results. We had to be real general practitioners, making a diagnosis based on our clinical examination and deciding on the best treatment available and accessible. With the advent of more reliable and user-friendly laboratory machines, much of our testing is now done in the surgery with the results being available very quickly, even while you wait. We also have access to equipment which in the past was only available in specialist referral centres. Our practice has invested in a lot of modern equipment, and just as importantly the training to use it effectively.

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We regularly use ultrasound examination to look inside animals with minimal risk to the animal which can give us a lot of useful information. Matt Saunders particularly has an interest and developed great skill in examining hearts and can accurately diagnose and stage heart disease in a way unheard of when I qualified. We have recently replaced our old endoscope with a new video endoscope, which allows us to look inside the stomach and intestines of animals with much more clarity, also, we can easily share opinions on what we are seeing on the screen. We have been able to make an accurate diagnosis for many animals without risking major exploratory operations. With the continual advancement of knowledge, many of us have developed special interests and

undertaken training for higher qualifications. I have continued to study skin disease and have recently achieved a certificate in dermatology, Kate Knill has recently taken certificate exams in emergency and critical care and Mark Newton Clarke is studying for a certificate in ophthalmology. We also have visiting surgeons who perform more specialist orthopaedic surgery for us in Yeovil and Sherborne. This has introduced new ideas to the practice, improving the quality of service we can offer, and our shared knowledge benefits colleagues, clients and our patients. At the Newton Clarke Practice we offer an experienced progressive forward-looking team, but our independence allows us to maintain our traditional professional values and personal approach.

Health Wellbeing

GLUED TO THE SPOT BY FEAR OF REJECTION

By Niki Cassar

Do you worry about what people are thinking about you or scared to say what you feel in case you’re misjudged? Fear of rejection is a very common problem, and can have a significant effect on many areas of our life; most specifically stopping us from moving forward and preventing us achieving our goals. Most fears of rejection rest on the desire for approval from other people, and that fear almost certainly started when we were very small children, seeking approval from one or other of our parents. Over the years, we transferred that need for approval to others, including friends, teachers, even our work colleagues. Despite our outward mask of confidence, inwardly we may be in a constant state of anxiety, wondering how these people are reacting to something we’ve said, or a Facebook comment, a Tweet, or perhaps a report we’ve written. Some people worry about their hairstyle or their clothes, even the shape of their body. Fear of rejection is a condition that consistently erodes our sense of self-worth and self-esteem. The truth is that we all have a completely individual perception of the world, so the saying ‘No two minds think alike’ is a truism. I can buy and wear an

outfit that I really thinks suits me, but if I am someone with a strong need for the approval of others, I might wear it to a social gathering and be on constant red alert, wondering if they like my outfit or are thinking it’s too bright/tight/unsuitable or whatever. The outfit may be relegated to the back of the wardrobe, but my fears are going to have a strong effect on my confidence and behaviour. The truth is that if someone else doesn’t like or approve of my outfit, then that’s their problem, not mine! Other people’s thoughts, feelings, attitudes and beliefs are not mine and so they don’t need to affect me. As long as I like it, that’s all that matters. Apply this simple principle to every area of your life and you will start to stand tall and stride forward, not allowing anyone or any rejection to keep you from what you want. As the ancient Chinese Philosopher Lao Tzu wrote: “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” If your fear of rejection is too great for you to resolve, then hypnotherapy can certainly help you. You could start by giving me a call on 01963 371 695 or 07973 346 747 for a free confidential chat. Mention The Conduit and I’ll give you £15 discount off your first session with me.

HEALTH & WELLBEING

WELL WORTH A TRI by Steve Hurley, Deputy Manager, Oxley Sports Centre

Do you like to swim, cycle and run? Triathlons are experiencing a massive growth in the sporting world and coverage of the sport has risen substantially since its great success during the Sydney, Athens and London Olympic Games. New events are popping up year on year, with races of various distances closer to home than you might think. As most people will be aware, a triathlon consists of three disciplines: swimming, cycling and running. The order stays the same but the distances covered may vary (vastly!). A standard triathlon is a 1500m swim, 40km bike & 10km run. There are a couple of shorter options in the form of a sprint distance or even super sprint which are far more inviting for a novice athlete, or people who have limited time to train. Then for those who just want to go a little bit further, you can step up to middle or long distance triathlon, which are probably known more commonly as half or full Ironman events. Variety is the spice of life. Triathlon is an excellent cross training sport with its three disciplines, meaning you always have an interesting training program. This variety of activities can prevent injuries that could affect someone only undertaking one sport. Another plus point is that you don’t have to be good at all three disciplines; this allows a greater variety of people to participate. While triathlon is an individual event, I would strongly recommend training and racing with a team. The roads are a dangerous place if you are a novice cyclist. Wessex Wizards Triathlon club are a local group with almost 100 members who train out of Oxley Sports Centre in Sherborne. Their various coaches cater for athletes of all abilities. But whatever the distance and whichever country the event is being held, the people involved in triathlon are fantastic; the volunteers who regularly give something back to their sport by marshalling, the athletes who have invested so much time and effort in preparing themselves to be as good as they can be on that given day, or friends and families lining the side of the course The Oxley Triathlon has grown year on year and is now in its 11th year of running. It started off as just a small sprint and now has developed into a Sprint, Classic and Junior race attracting athletes from all over the South West Region. The Triathlon will be taking place on Sunday 11 August 2019 at Oxley Sports Centre. The sprint distance is 300m swim, 29km bike and 5km run. The junior triathlon is from the age of eight years all the way up to 18 years. Distances will vary for different ages so for further information or to enter please visit www.wessexwizards.com. It’s well worth a Tri!

WALKING

RACHEL’S RAMBLES By Rachel Kilbee

Lace up your walking boots, grab your OS map and pack snacks and a water bottle. This ramble is a stunner and with its very nature being up and down dale you need to make sure you’ve got your supplies. We’re starting in Corton Denham, park up near the pub and follow your inbuilt sat nav which will lead your legs to the first steep hill climb. This walk may be starting with an incline but the rewards are plentiful and you’ll be thankful for the challenge. The footpaths are clearly marked in the beginning, and if you’re bringing your four-legged buddy then ensure that they disregard livestock. The milk thistle-lined route is busy with grazing sheep and cattle, most of whom merely glance as you stroll by, but a few are a little skittish at the sight of Oakley. Your first check point is named The Beacon and you’ll be upon it before you know it. With far reaching views across to the Somerset Levels or even Glastonbury Tor on a clear day this trophy seems to have been awarded a little too soon for 38

we’ve hardly got going! However, with this route we’re stretching our legs for a 6 miler so don’t get too complacent, there’s stacks to see so breathe in the panorama and then let’s jog on a bit. We’re leading down a rather steep gradient towards the medieval village of Whitcombe taking us through farmland, a hop, skip and a jump through a couple of fords whilst latterly skirting around the edge of maize fields. In the distance you will see where we are headed, the hill fortress of Cadbury Castle with its legends of King Arthur’s Camelot, domineering the vista. On approach to this neolithic site our multi-terrain ramble includes a short element of road walking before the old cobbled trail steeply rises up to offer the next opportunity to reach for the camera and appreciate our fortune of living in such an arresting arena. Here we circumnavigate the ancient site, with tales from the iron and bronze age, mysteries of saxons and vikings still tangible in the remaining stones.

Switching one folklore for another we then pick up the Monarch’s Way following Charles II’s defeated footsteps up Parrock Hill. What with being on the run it’s unlikely the King could partake in a flask of tea but sitting on the southfacing hill gives us an opportunity to pause, enjoy that packed lunch and watch the barley play in the breeze. Nature’s television set one might say. As the sun begins to sweep to the west it’s soon time to follow your dog back towards the starting point, a momentary glance over a gateway leads your eye back up to The Beacon. Standing just shy of 200 metres above sea level you can marvel at your achievement before the lure of the locally home-made cider tugs you back through the village for a well-deserved and satisfied rest. If you would like to recommend a ramble for Rachel then please email rachel@zestbureau.co.uk You can also see more photos from each walk on instagram: rachelsrambles

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Swedish pine bunk bed, little used, unmarked with 3’ and 4’ mattresses. Buyer removes £50.00 Tel: 01935 851037 Mahogany surround fireplace with marble back/base. Electric coal effect fire. Excellent condition. £125.00 o.n.o. Interpet fish pod aquarium 64 litre. Dakatherm heating system. Internal cartridge filter. £45.00 o.n.o. Tel: 01935 813561 ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, 15th edition, complete 30 volumes £50 ono. Also Children’s Britannica, 3rd edition, complete 20 volumes £10. Both sets in excellent condition. Tel: 01963 210409 3 seater settee. Good hard wood frame. Separate cushions in upholstered green damask. Free. Tel: 01963 250670. Five drawer White Chest of Drawers 125cms high x 58cms wide in very good condition £30.00 Tel: 07790 662568 (Yeovil) General purpose Albion 17” Saddle v.g.c. £95.00. Complete set of ladies golf club, includes bag and trolley £40.00 Tel: 01963 350826 Quest Elite Ragley Range padded lounger/camp bed ideal for unexpected/extra guest, camping etc. Only used twice £30.00 ono. Nike 23 degree utility golf club in excellent condition with graphite shaft and head cover. £20.00 ono. 3x8 unopened DVD box sets(World War 2 battles, True story collection and Discovery channel Natural World collection) £15.00 ono Tel: 01935-414928 Two bicycles for sale. Men’s Specialised Hardrock, dark teal colour. 17” frame, 26” wheel size. 6 x 3 Shimano gears. £85.00 ono. Ladies Diamond Back Cross, maroon colour. 17” frame, 27” wheel size. 6x3 Shimano gears. £70.00 ono Tel: 01935 424789 2 x metal Trestles, adjustable to 4ft high 3” wide. 4 x scaffolding boards, 2.4 mtrs long, 9” wide, 36mm depth. £45.00 ono. Collection only Bradford Abbas Tel: 01935 476815 Bee-Keepers Suit, all round vision type, size Large. £35.00 Cooper Pegler Knapsack Sprayer 2000 series, 15 litre. £35.00 Tel: 01935 432781 Vintage Parker Knoll wing back armchair, longer leg model. Good overall condition but needs re-covering. £70.00 Tel: 01458 250278

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It’s beautiful weather as I write this and the evenings are long with a recent trip to see some outdoor performances reminding me of a long ago trip to see A Midsummer Night’s Dream which is going to be the subject of this month’s Wordsearch! Just find the hidden words in the grid below, ring each word until you have found all of them and when you have completed the puzzle send it to: The Conduit Magazine, Wyvern Buildings, North St, Sherborne DT9 5EP. The lucky winner receives a £10 cheque. The closing date is: Monday 26 August.

GOOD LUCK

THESEUS HIPPOLYTA SPURN BEGUILED HERMIA TITANIA

PUCK SPRITE EGEUS SHROUD LYSANDER FAIRIES

VALOR HELENA DEMETRIUS DONKEY COMEDY OBERON

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01963 371123 Patrick Houchen - DSWA member

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