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Somerset Wildlife Trust has launched its first ever crowdfunding campaign to raise £5,000 by 31 August and is hoping people across the county who care about bees and pollinators will donate to the fund.

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SINCE the 1930s in the UK 97% of our wildflower meadows have been lost, and with them our critical pollinators such as bees and butterflies. To help reverse this decline, and to support the creation of a beautiful expanse of meadow to sustain Somerset’s bees and butterflies, Somerset Wildlife Trust has created the Perrymead Wildflower Project – which aims to harvest seed from flower rich areas and sow it on species poor areas to create enriched habitats to support more pollinators. Mark Green Reserves Manger, South Somerset, Somerset Wildlife Trust gives a bit more detail: “Insects pollinate our crops and help provide one in every three mouthfuls of our food. That bowl of strawberries or pint of cider you had wouldn’t exist without them – and they do it all for free! Collecting seeds from our flower-rich fields at Babcary Meadow Nature Reserve and sowing it onto a species-poor field at Perry Mead Nature Reserve is something that we can do to have an immediate impact in the area in terms of supporting our county’s pollinators.

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What’s On

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AUGUST 25th Ceramics, Jewellery and Interiors Auction, Charterhouse Auctioneers, Sherborne, 10.00am* ‘Wacky Willow Sea Creatures’, Sandford Orcas Village Hall, 10.00am U3A Meeting & talk, Edgar Community Hall, Somerton, 10.00am ‘Viceroy’s House’ film, Davis Hall, West Camel, 7.30pm Alan Barnes & Dave Newton jazz concert, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm 25th-28th Field Trip Festival, Gilcombe Farm Bruton, 1.00pm till late 26th Cartgate Market, A303/A3088 Roundabout, 8.00am-2.00pm* 18th Wings & Wheels Classic & Aircraft & Car Show, Henstridge Airfield, 10.00am-5.30pm Coffee Morning (Riding for Disabled), Market House, Castle Cary, 10.00am Annual Gardening Show, Martock Parish Hall, 2.00pm* Fete & Flower Show, Halstock Village Hall, 1.00pm-5.00pm 26th-28th Flower Festival, St Catherine’s Church, Montacute, 10.30am5.00pm 27th Family Fun Day, Warden Hill Trading Post, Evershot, 10.00am4.00pm* Party in the Park, Ilminster Recreation Ground, 12.00 noon-8.30pm 28th Church Fete, West Camel, Church (Davis Hall if wet), 2.00pm-4.00pm Wizz Jones Concert, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 7.30pm 29th Diesel Train Day, Yeovil Junction, Stoford, 11.00am3.00pm 30th Lawrence General Sale, Crewkerne, 9.30am* Coffee Morning, David Hall, South Petherton, 10.00am2.00 noon SEPTEMBER 1st Monthly Market, Market Place, Somerton, 10.00am2.00pm Classic & Vintage Motorcycles Auction, Charterhouse Auctioneers, Sherborne, 10.00am* Martin Carthy, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘The Three Degrees’, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm ‘Another Mother’s Son’ film, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm

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Editor’s Foreword I always think of the month of September as similar to New Year because traditionally it marks the start of the new school or college year and brings all the thrill of new beginnings and a smattering of trepidation mixed with excitement for what lies ahead. For me it’s therefore an excellent time to have taken over the editor’s mantle from Franchesca Denning who has now “hung up her boots” due to ill health. I am sure I join with all regular Conduit readers and contributors in wishing her well.

The Conduit magazine has always stood out as a unique publication with its roots in Sherborne – the name gives a clue to its origins with Sherborne’s iconic “conduit” situated towards the bottom of Cheap Street providing inspiration. The word is also used to signify a channel or connection and in the coming months our team is aiming to provide interesting and upbeat information about events, gigs, films, auctions – in fact any type of activity and news in the area that will help the reader feel a real connection with the local community around West Dorset and South Somerset.

We look forward to the continued support of businesses in the area as without you we wouldn’t be able to publish such a distinctive magazine that not only provides the best comprehensive listing of What’s On in the area but also combines an eclectic mix of news, views and information. To stay connected, make sure you pick up your copy every month!

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Marketing’ workshop, Memorial Hall, Wincanton U3A Inaugural Meeting, Parish Hall, Martock, 2.00pm ‘Jethro’ comic show, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Sully’ film, The Queens Arms, Corton Denham, 7.30pm Blackmore Vale & Nation Trust Associaton visit Coleton Fishacre, Devon ‘Wildlife in the Garden’ talk, Methodist School Room, Castle Cary, 10.30am ‘Budgeting & How to Handle Your Money’ course begins, Market House, Martock, 7.00pm* ‘Northern Harmony’, All Saints Church, Kingsdon, 7.30pm ‘Ensemble Askew’, Brympton House, Odcombe, 7.45pm ‘Friday Music in the Court House’, Barrington Court, 2.00pm-4.00pm ‘Time For Tea’, United Reformed Church, Martock, 2.00pm-4.00pm Shane Connolly: ‘Bringing the Garden Inside’ talk, Hauser and Wirth, Bruton, 6.30pm ‘Last Night at the Proms’ concert, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Lion’ film, Wadham School, Crewkerne, 7.30pm

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8th ‘Sully’ film, Village Hall, West Coker, 7.45pm Allan Taylor, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm ‘Ensemble Askew’, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm 8th-9th Quilt Exhibition, All Saints Parish Church, Martock, 10.00am-4.00pm* 9th Big Garage Sale, Various Homes, Thornford, 9.00am Coffee Morning, Community Hall, Bruton, 10.00am-12.00 noon Coffee Morning, Memorial Hall, Wincanton, 10.00am12.00 noon Farmers Market, Moorlands Shopping Precinct, Martock, 10.00am-1.00pm ‘Bookbinding’ workshop, Hauser and Wirth, Bruton, 10.00am-4.00pm Fleamarket, Digby Church Hall, Sherborne, 10.00am4.00pm* ‘Chiselborough the Last 100 Years’ photographic exhibition, Chiselborough Village Hall, 10.00am5.00pm* Leigh Village Fete, 12.00 noon-4.00pm Horticultural Society Annual Show, King’s School Sports Hall, 2.30pm-5.00pm Julian and Isobel Bannerman: ‘In Search of Wonderland’ talk, Hauser and Wirth, Bruton, 6.30pm ‘Ensemble Askew’, The Dance House, Crewkerne, 7.30pm ‘Peace Train: The Cat Stevens Story’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm 9th-10th Somerset Moto Fest, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, 10.00am-4.00pm 9th-10th Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival, Recreation Ground, 10.00am-5.00pm 10th Somerset Sight Bi-annual Country House Car Boot, Yarlington House, 9.00am3.00pm Car Boot Sale, Terrace Playing Fields, Sherborne, 9.00am -12.00 noon Chiselborough the Last 100 Years’ photographic exhibition, Chiselborough Village Hall, 10.00am4.00pm ‘Ash Excellent Eight’ races, Ash School, nr Martock, 11.00am Relax to Therapeutic Pure Sounds Crystal & Tibetan Singing Bowls, David Hall, South Petherton, 2.00pm4.00pm ‘Beyond the Barricade’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm Quiz Night, Westlands Entertainment Centre, Yeovil, 8.00pm 11th West Country Embroiderers workshop, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 9.30am-3.30pm WEA ‘The Human Story’ six week lectures begin, Methodist Church, Vicarage Street, 10.00am-12.00 noon

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‘Drawing in Abstract’ workshop, Old Town Hall, Somerton, 10.00am-4.00pm ‘Yeovil Hospital’ talk, Yeovil Court Hotel, 12.00 noon ‘Slightly Naughty Plants’ talk, Templecombe Village Hall, 7.00pm ‘Getting to Know Hedgehogs’ talk, Parish Rooms, Somerton, 7.30pm Spike Edney & his All Star Band, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.45pm 12th Duke’s Dorchester General Sale, Avenue Auctions, Weymouth, 10.30am ‘More Wow – Less Work’ talk, Charlton Horethorne Village Hall, 6.45pm ‘Music of the Night’ demonstration, Broadway Village Hall, Ilminster, 7.30pm ‘Cottage Gardens’ talk, Martock Primary School, 7.30pm Stanchester Quire weekly sessions begin, Babtist Church Hall, Montacute, 7.45pm 12th-16th ‘Goodnight Mister Tom’ performance, Edgar Community Hall, Somerton, 7.30pm 13th Lawrence General Sale, Crewkerne, 9.30am* Classic & Vintage Car Auction, Charterhouse Auctioneers, Sherborne, 10.00am* West Coker Gardening Club visit Durslade Farm, Bruton, 2.00pm ‘Medieval Music’ talk, Jubilee Hall, Yetminster, 2.30pm Fish & Chips Evening, Yeovil Railway Junction, Stoford, 6.30pm ‘Their Finest’ film, Digby Church Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm ‘Arrival’ film, Yeovil College, 7.30pm 13th-16th ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ performance, Victoria Hall, Crewkerne, 7.30pm 14th Horticultural Society visit Castle Gardens, Memorial Hall, Queen Camel, 2.00pm Rhydian, Richard & Adam concert, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Botanic Gardens from Arctic Circle to Tropics’ talk, East Coker Village Hall, 7.30pm Preparing for Show Bench, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm ‘Roses for the Garden and Show’ talk, Millennium Hall, Seavington, 7.30pm 15th Health Walk, Moorlands Shopping Precinct, Martock, 9.30am* Fish & Chips & Quiz Evening, David Sharp Centre, Cale Park, Wincanton, 7.00pm Lord Fellowes talk, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm ‘Their Finest’ film, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm

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15th ‘Samswara’, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm 16th Coffee Morning for Liberal Democrats, Community Hall, Bruton, 10.00am-12.00 noon Autumn Craft Fair, Digby Church Hall, Sherborne, 10.00am-4.00pm* ‘When Autumn Leaves Start to Fall’ concert, St Andrew’s Church, Yetminster, 7.00pm ‘Last Night of the Proms’ concert, Parish Church, Martock, 7.30pm ‘The UK Beach Boys’ concert, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm ‘Puccini’s Tosca’ opera, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘The Teacups’ concert, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm 17th Jason Ingram: ‘Plant and Garden Photography workshop’, Hauser and Wirth, Bruton, 10.00am4.00pm Mapperton House Autumn Garden Fair, Nr Beaminster, 10.00am4.00pm Diesel Gala Day, Yeovil Railway Junction, Stoford, 11.00am-3.00pm Music for a Summer’s Evening, St Mary & the Virgin Church, Glanvilles Wooton, 7.00pm 18th National Cheeseburger Day, The George Hotel, Castle Cary 18th-23rd ‘Entertaining Mr Sloane’, Swan Theatre, Yeovil, 7.00pm 19th Duke’s Dorchester Toys and Collectables Auction, Avenue Auctions, Weymouth Avenue, 10.30am ‘Herbs’ talk, David Hall, South Petherton, 7.00pm 20th ‘Fine Art, Antique and Collectables’ Auctions, McCubbing and Redfern, Wells, 9.30am Lawrence General Sale, Crewkerne, 9.30am* ‘The Mystery of Comets Unveiled’ talk, Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘Mother of Pearl Collection’ talk, Pavilion, Recreation Ground, Martock, 2.00pm Oborne Village Fete, 2.00pm-4.00pm ‘Fossils and Fossilling at Lyme Regis’ talk, Digby Memorial Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm 21st Seavington Gardening Club visit Castle Gardens, 10.30am ‘The Temperance Sevens’ concert, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm ‘Hidden Figures’ film, Jubilee Hall, Ditcheat, 7.30pm 22nd U3A Meeting, Edgar Community Hall, Somerton, 10.00am -12.00 noon

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‘Coins, Stamps, Militaria, Collectors’ Items & Antiques’ Auction, Charterhouse Auctioneers, Sherborne, 10.00am* Chef’s Special Lunch, Henhayes Community Centre, Crewkerne, 12.30pm ‘Creeds Cross’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘The World of UK Bees: Solitary and Social’ talk, Parish Hall, Ilminster, 7.30pm ‘Flying Folk’ evening, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm Cartgate Market, A303/A3088 Roundabout, 8.00am-2.00pm* Coffee Morning, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 9.30am Coffee Morning for Sexey’s School PSA, Community Hall, Bruton, 10.00am-12.00 noon Smokery Open Day, Brown and Forrest, nr Langport, 10.00am-4.00pm Super Saturday, Yeovil Town Centre, 10.00am-4.00pm Main Line Steam, Yeovil Railway Junction, Stoford, 10.30am-4.00pm Health Wellbeing Spirity Fayre, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 11.00am-5.00pm Harvest Fest, Community Hospital, South Petherton, 2.00pm-4.00pm Berties Big Band, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, 7.00pm ‘The Wurzels, George Albert Hotel, Evershot, 7.30pm ‘Purple Rain’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm Acoustic Night, David Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm ‘Heaven 17’, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 8.00pm ‘Great Inflate A Race’, Yeovil Penny Whistle Workshop, David Hall, South Petherton, 3.00pm-4.30pm* Jordan Lindsay, White Hart, Yetminster, 4.00pm Castaways Showcase, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.00pm Luke Daniels, David Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm ‘Bad Edukation’, concert, Kelways Inn, Langport, 9.00pm General Auction, McCubbing and Redfern, Wells, 9.30am Somerton Sings, West Street Church, Somerton, 10.45am ‘Development of Burrow Farm Gardens’ talk, Community Hall, Bruton, 7.30pm WEA ‘Folklore’ Lectures starts, Corton Denham Village Hall, 7.30pm Quiz Night, White Hart, Yetminster, 7.00pm Victor Aviat & Alexander Janiczek, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm Soroptimist International Group Supper Evening,

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Manor Hotel, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Hidden Figures’ film, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 7.30pm ‘Out of the Mouth of the Parrett’ film, Martock Primary School, 7.30pm ‘Organic Vegetable Gardening’ talk, Tithe Barn, Merriott, 7.30pm Coffee Morning, David Hall, South Petherton, 10.00am12.00 noon ‘G4’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘In My Element’ demonstration, Holy Trinity Church, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘The 1913 Railway Disaster at Yeovil Pen Mill’, Methodist Church Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm Simpson Millar Legal Surgery, The Old Barn, Yeovil, 11.30am-1.30pm Quiz Night, Sports Club, Somerton, 8.30pm U3A Meeting, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 2.30pm Jay McGuiness, Natalie Lowe, Louis Smith, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘The Farey Family’, Henhayes Community Hall, Crewkerne, 7.45pm ‘The Odyssey’ film, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm Amy Roberts and Richard Exall Quintet, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm Macmillan Coffee Morning, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 9.00am Coffee Morning for Bruton District Flower Club, Community Hall, Bruton, 10.00am-12.00 noon Big Breakfast, Henhayes Community Centre, Crewkerne, 10.00am-12.00 noon Levels Best Farmers Market, Montacute House, 10.00am-2.00pm ‘Tales from the Cider Cellar’ & Harvest Supper, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 7.00pm ‘A Swingin’ Affair’, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm ‘Whitney: Queen of the Night’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Hidden Figures’ film, Parish Hall, Martock, 7.30pm ‘Southern Tenant Folk Union’, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm

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SEPTEMBER EXHIBITIONS* Now-1st Sept Annual Open Exhibition, Ilminster Arts Centre, 9.30am-4.30pm Now-16th Sept ‘Contradictory Space’, ACE Arts, Somerton, 9.30am-4.30pm 4th-30th Sept ‘Take Five’, Ilminster Arts Centre, 9.30am-4.30pm 4th-30th Sept Cafe Gallery Display, Ilminster Arts Centre, 9.30am-4.30pm 15th Sept-6th Oct Exhibition of New Work by Guy Taplin, Jerram Gallery, Sherborne, 9.30am-5.00pm 23rd Sept-8th Oct ‘Objectscapes’ by Hepted, ACE Arts, Somerton, 9.30am-4.30pm 30th Sept ‘New Beginnings’, St James Church, Preston Road, Yeovil, 10.00am-4.30pm 30th Sept-1st Oct ‘Art in Ilchester’ Exhibition, Town Hall, Ilchester, 10.00am-4.00pm

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ALWESTON On Monday 28th August from 8.00am at the Playing Fields there is a Car Boot. More details on 01963 23525.

BARRINGTON On Friday 8th September from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Barrington Court go along to ‘Friday Music in the Court House’.

Hear a selection of informal live music from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, along with Somerset folk songs and 1920s ragtime from the Lyle era.

CHARLTON HORETHORNE On Tuesday 12th September at 6.45pm at the Village Hall the Charlton Horethorne and District and Milborne Port Garden Clubs have a talk called ‘More Wow - Less Work’ by Neil Lucas, renowned for pioneering the use of grasses and flowering perennials in a naturalistic style as seen in Knoll Gardens, Dorset. Tickets £7.50 in advance from Alison on 01963 251598, Charlton Horethorne Village Shop, and Wayne Pullen Butcher, Milborne Port.

CHISELBOROUGH On Saturday 9th from 10.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 10th September from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Village Hall there is a photographic exhibition entitled ‘Chiselborough the Last 100 Years Plus Some’.

There will be over 100 pictures on display the oldest dating back to around 1860. See the church as it was then. The latest being this century when storms hit Chiselborough. Free admission, but donations appreciated. Coffee and tea available. For more information phone 01935 881208.

CORTON DENHAM On Monday 28th August from 12.00 noon to 9.00pm at The Queens Arms there is a Mexican Day. Mariachi three piece band, Latin guitarist, Mexican food, tequila and cocktail bar. Free entry. On Wednesday 6th September at 7.30pm Film Night returns to The Queens Arms. First film of the season is ‘Sully’. Main Meal (Chefs Choice), Vegetarian alternative available, 125ml glass of house red or white, pint of Legless Liz or Scrumpy, for drivers a glass of coke or lemonade. £15 per person.

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Pre booking essential. From Monday 25th from 7.30pm at the Village Hall a series of six WEA lectures begin until early November. These one a half hour lectures will explore local beliefs about West Country Fairies, dragons, Green Man carvings and witchcraft and more and will be looking at their origins while relating to them to present day beliefs. Cost is £35 for the series and to enroll phone 0300 303 3464 or enrolonline.wea.org.uk and quote course number C3528582.

For more information phone Julia on 01963 220515.

DITCHEAT On Thursday 21st September at 7.30pm at the Jubilee Hall see the film ‘Hidden Figures’. Tickets £6, available on the door or Ditcheat Farm Shop.

Licensed bar, tea and coffee available. For more information phone 01749 860396.

DRAYTON On Sunday 2nd September from 11.00am to 4.00pm it is the 22nd Drayton Street Fair. There will be over 100 craft and produce stalls, display of classic cars, live music with the Kingsbury Episcopi Brass Band and more, a hog roast, Pimms, ice cream, Punch and Judy and the Village Hall Cafe and Drayton Arms will have refreshments. Last year a major power cut coupled with heavy rain for much of the afternoon did much to dampen spirits. But the village rallied round and offers of camping stoves and portable generators kept the village hall cafe supplied with hot water. One of the acts booked for the main stage even unplugged his guitar and played an acoustic set to entertain the customers in the hall.

Each year proceeds from the event are donated to a chosen charity and local good causes. Due to the bad weather which meant missing their target, they will be raising money for BIBIC, Langport based children’s charity, who they hoped to support last year. Entry 50p. For more information contact 01458 251687.

EAST COKER On Thursday 14th September at 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have a talk

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GLANVILLES WOOTON On Sunday 17th September from 7.00pm at St Mary and the Virgin Church go along to Music for a Summer’s Evening with Andrew Bernardi. Andrew will be playing on a violin by Antonio Stradivarius and a fine bow by Voirin formerly owned by the late Lord Menuhin.

Pieces will include J S Bach movements from the ‘Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin’, Sir Edward Elgar ‘Chanson du Matin, Chanson de Nuit and Salut d’Amore’, Fritz Krielser ‘Prelude and Allegro’ and Ralph Vaughan Williams ‘The Lark Ascending’. Andrew will be joined by friends from the local area.

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HALSTOCK On Saturday 26th August from 1.00pm to 5.00pm at the Village Hall it is the Fete and Flower Show. There will be a £100 prize raffle, live music, beer tent, book stall, bric-a-brac, BBQ, model aircraft flying display, model railway exhibits, plus bids at our Silent Auction and of course the traditional flower show. Tea, homemade cakes and ices for sale.

For children enjoy Punch & Judy, donkey rides and a bouncy castle.

Entry Adults £1, Under 12’s free. All proceeds to local and national charities. For more details contact Peter on 01935 891822.

HENSTRIDGE On Saturday 26th August from 10.00am to 5.30pm at Henstridge Airfield it is the 18th ‘Wings and Wheels’ Classic Aircraft and Car Show. Over 100 vintage, classic and current aircrafts to see close up as well as 1930’s to present day Super Cars. Do not miss the spectacular ‘Fly-past Salute’ by the BBMF Lancaster and Spitfire Pair. The event supports the airfield-based Air Ambulance and will be part of the lunchtime airpark and open for viewing. For more information visit www.dorsetcarclub.co.uk Adults

£5, under 16’s free. On Tuesday 5th September at 2.30pm at the Village Hall the Blackmore Vale U3A have an Open Day. Free entry and glass of wine while you chat to their group organisers and see what they do.

HINTON ST GEORGE On Friday 8th September from 6:30pm at the Village Hall go along to the 9th South Somerset Cider Sampling.

Enjoy a delicious range of local ciders and meet the cider makers in the annual celebration of the West Country's favourite drink.

Folk band Crooked Furrow are playing with food, apple juice and fruit gins are available. Entry £3, including free samples from Dorothy's Tea Room, North Perrot Fruit Farm or on the door. For more information phone Matthew Bryant 01460 73454.

ILCHESTER Every Sunday there is a Charity Car Boot at the Sportsfield off the A37/A303 roundabout from 7.30am. Buyers before 9.30am £1 for cars or 50p for pedestrians. Buyers after 9.30am 50p for cars, 25p for pedestrians.

For more details 07967280754.

KINGSDON On Thursday 7th September at All Saints Church at 7.30pm see ‘Northern Harmony’. A unique vocal music ensemble from Vermont, USA. Transcending the traditional definition of choral music, these sixteen sparkling young singers have earned a worldwide reputation for their remarkable command of varied world ethnic singing styles.

Tickets £10 available from Richard South 01935 840912 or 07745015514 and the Kingsdon village shop.

LEIGH On Saturday 9th September from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm it is the Village Fete which will be opened by Kate Adie OBE. Tea, cake, bacon butties, Ecco Gelato ice cream, beer tent, motor bike display, children’s races, bouncy castle, skittles, children’s crafts. There are also stalls including plants, toys, produce,

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teller, Wriggle Valley Jazz Band, newly refurbished outdoor skittle alley, BBQ, local beers and Pimms and Petanque. The great Oborne Mouse Hunt will take place once again in the church and there’s a new luck bag stall.

There is also old favourites such as Granny’s Attic, the Human Fruit Machine, bottle tombola, cakes and produce, and their grand raffle have all been prepared. The fete ends with the Duck Race on the village stream. Everyone can enter if they sponsor a duck. All proceeds from the Fete are being split between the village church, hall and playing field. Entry £1 per party for a programme. For more information contact Karen on 07866 933736.

books, gifts and a tombola. Lucky prize programme draw meal for two. Proceeds split equally between Leigh Village Hall and St Andrew’s Church. Admission £2, under 16’s free.

MARTOCK On Saturday 26th August at the Parish Hall from 2.00pm the Gardening Society have their Annual Show. Free entry. For details phone 01935 822144. Every Tuesday starting from Tuesday 5th September to Tuesday 10th October from 2.00pm to 3.30pm at the Parish Hall go along and join the group for a wide range of applied sports for 50+ years old.

Activities include New Age Kurling, Boccia, Seated Volley Ball and Table Tennis. You will get the chance to meet new people whilst having fun and being active. On Wednesday 6th September at 2.00pm at the Parish Hall the U3A have an Inaugural Meeting. On Thursday 7th at the Market House from 7.00pm there is a free three week course on budgeting and how to handle your money. For more information phone Helen on 01935 426771. On Friday 8th from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the United Reformed Church go along to Time For Tea. Everyone welcome. For more details call 01935 822929.

On Friday 8th and Saturday 9th from 10.00am to 4.00pm at All Saints Parish Church there is a Quilt Exhibition by Stanchester and Ash Purple Patchers. Quilt raffle, sales table, traders and refreshments. Free entry. In aid of the St Margaret’sHospice, Yeovil. For more information phone 07778268051. On Saturday 9th from 10.00am to 1.00pm at the Moorlands Shopping Precinct go to the Farmers Market.

16 stalls selling a variety of local produce including buffalo meat, honey, fudge, flapjack, poultry, fruit gin, cakes, bread, plants, vegetables, cheese, cider, chocolates and home-roasted coffee. For a table phone 01935 822202. On Sunday 10th at 11.00am at Ash School see the ‘Ash Excellent Eight’ races. A choice of 8km, 5km, 3km or 2km fun run, all through pretty country. More information and entry forms at www.ashexcellenteight.com On Tuesday 12th from 7.30pm at the Primary School the Gardening Society have a talk on ‘Cottage Gardens’ by Neil Lovesey. Visitors £2.

For more information from 01935 822144. On Friday 15th at 9.30am from the Shopping Precinct there is a free Health Walk. Walks are friendly and about 45 minutes long and are led by trained volunteers at a pace suitable to the group. Everyone welcome. On Saturday 16th at 7.30pm at the Parish Church see ‘The Last Night of the Proms’ concert with Sherborne Town Band. Tickets £8, Children free, from 01935 822706, Martock News and Martock Gallery or £9 on the door. (See Arts) On Wednesday 20th at 2.00pm at the Pavilion at Martock Recreation Ground the WI have a talk called ‘Mother of Pearl Collection’ with speaker Francis Watson. Visitors and new members welcome. For further information contact Brenda on 01935 508265 or b.swindells@talktalk.net On Tuesday 26th at the Primary School from 7.30pm the History Group is showing a film called ‘Out of the Mouth of the Parrett’. A fantastic new film made this year to celebrate the river which shapes so many lives. It has some wonderful filmography and interviews from many people including Mandy and Marta at the Parrett Works. The film makers have offered to go along and introduce the film. Refreshments available. Non members £3. Annual membership £10. On Saturday 30th from

ODCOMBE On Thursday 7th September at 7.45pm at Brympton House Concerts in the West presents ‘Ensemble Askew’ with Emily Askew. Tickets £15. (See Arts)

7.30pm at the Parish Hall it is Film Night with ‘Hidden Figures’. The true story of three typically super brainy women who rise in the ranks of NASA in the space race in1961 to solve how to get astronauts into space. Starring Tarali Hanson, Octavia Spencer and Dorothy Vaughan.

Entry £5.50 in advance or £6 on the door. For more information phone Jonathan Swabey on 01935 826457.

MERRIOTT On Tuesday 26th September at the Tithe Barn from 7.30pm the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Organic Vegetable Gardening’ by Brian Hesketh. Do not forget to bring your favourite flower to enter the Flower of the Month competition! Non members £2.

Refreshments and raffle. For more information phone 01460 72298.

MONTACUTE On Tuesday 12th September at 7.45pm at the Babtist Church Hall the Stanchester Quire weekly session restart at the new venue. For those of you who are not familiar with the Quire, they will be learning Christmas Carols which have either been collected from, or written about, the West Country, some very local, culminating in performing them at Christmas Concerts throughout December. Being a Community Quire, new members are always welcome and the ability to read music is not essential as we learn everything by ear under the patient direction of Eddie Upton, the well known recipient of the English Folk Dance and Song Society Gold Medal for services to folk music.

For more information or booking the Quire for a concert contact stanchesterquire1@gmail.com or phone 01935 822287. The triple award winning Farmers and Craft Market at Montacute House, organised by Levels’ Best is on Saturday 30th from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Parking, entry free and dog friendly so a great time to top up on local seasonal products.

NORTH CADBURY On Saturday 20th September from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘What to Do with an Overgrown Garden’

by Castle Gardens. Non members £2.

OBORNE On Saturday 2nd September from 2.00pm to 4.00pm it is the Oborne Village Fete.

There will be loads of activities including a story

QUEEN CAMEL On Thursday 14th September at 2.00pm from the Memorial Hall the Horticultural Society visit Castle Gardens which includes a short topical talk and discounted shopping trip.

SANDFORD ORCAS On Friday 25th August from 10.00am to 1.00pm at the Village Hall Fran Quinian presents ‘Wacky Willow Sea Creatures’.

Bend and bow willow to make a fish or sea creature shape which you can then use tissue paper and pva glue to colour and lengths of coloured fabric to weave. Take it home and hang it in your room! Suitable for ages over 5 years. Tickets £5 from Maggie on 01963 220163.

SEAVINGTON On Thursday 14th September at 7.30pm at the Millennium Hall the Gardening Cub have a talk called ‘Roses for the Garden and Show’ with Roy Halsey. Plants for sale.

Flower of the month competition. On Thursday 21st from 10.30am the Gardening Club visit Castle Gardens for a talk and shopping with a 25% discount.

SOUTH PETHERTON On Wednesday 30th August from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a Coffee Morning. Free Entry. On Friday 1st September at 8.00pm at the David Hall the Petherton Picture Show presents ‘Another Mother’s Son’. Tickets £5. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Sunday 10th at the David Hall from 2.00pm to 4.00pm lie down and Relax to the Therapeutic Pure Sounds Crystal and Tibetan Singing Bowls. To book email Dean ahiahel@live.com or phone 01935 389655. On Friday 15th at 8.00pm the Petherton Picture Show presents ‘Their Finest’.

Tickets £5. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’.) On Monday 19th at 7.00pm the Gardening Club return for the season with their AGM followed by a talk called ‘Herbs’ by Becky Groves. On Thursday 21st from 9.00am to 4.00pm at the Market Square it is the monthly Artisan and Craft Market. To book a stall call 07966 658966. On Saturday 23rd from 2.00pm to 4.00pm go along to Harvest Fete at the Community Hospital. Crafts, stalls, entertainment, cakes, cream teas. In aid of hospital funds. On Saturday 23rd

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at 7.30pm it is the Acoustic Night.

All styles and forms of performance welcome – not just music. Book a slot at folk@chriswatts.org On Sunday 24th from 3.00pm to 4.30pm there is a Beginners’ Penny Whistle Workshop with Luke Daniels. First access style workshop for beginners on the Penny Whistle. Using interactive learning materials there is no requirement to read music.

Instruments can be purchased at cost price on the day. Seven years upwards and families welcome.

Tickets £12.50, under 16’s £7.50.

On Wednesday 27th from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a Coffee Morning. Free Entry. On Wednesday 27th at 8.00pm at the Methodist Church Hall the Local History Group have a talk called ‘The 1913 Railway Disaster at Yeovil Pen Mill’ with speaker Roger Marsh. Visitors £3. On Friday 29th at 8.00pm the Petherton Picture Show presents ‘The Odyssey’.

Tickets £5. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) All events, unless stated, are at The David Hall.

TEMPLECOMBE On Monday 11th September at the Village Hall from 7.00pm the WI have a talk called ‘Slightly Naughty Plants’

by Castle Gardens.

Refreshmentsavailable. Non members £3.50.

THORNFORD On Saturday 9th September from 9.00am there is a Big Garage Sale. A map showing the homes taking part will be available at the Village Hall. Tea, coffee and cake also served there.

Lots of bargains!

WEST CAMEL On Friday 25th August from 7.30pm see the film ‘Viceroy’s House’. Admission £5 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) Then on Monday 28th the Church Fete takes place at the Church or if wet weather at the Davis Hall from 2.00pm to 4.00 pm. £1 entry adults, children free. On Saturday 2nd September from 7.30pm Country and Western Dance Club host ‘Best of Friends’. Tickets £6 pp. For more details 01460 78895.

All events at the Davis Hall.

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WEST COKER On Tuesday 5th September at 7.30pm at the Village Hall the WI have a talk on Joyce Grenfell. On Friday 8th at the Commemoration Hall from 7.45pm Cinema for All presents ‘Sully’. The untold true story behind the miracle on the Hudson when Captain ‘Sully’ Sullenberger and his co pilot glided their disabled aeroplane onto the icy waters of the Hudson River and saved the lives of 155 passengers.

The film is full of suspense and takes you back to January 2009 when the reputation of an experienced pilot was almost ruined by the investigation into the incident. Wine, beers, cider and soft drinks available at a cost.

Tickets £5 from Marilyn on 01935 863176 or on the door. On Wednesday 13th from 2.00pm the Gardening Club have their second summer outing with an afternoon visit to Durslade Farm in Bruton as well as the Hauser and Wirth Gallery and gardens. Car share.

Refreshments available. Annual membership £5.

YARLINGTON On Sunday 10th September Somerset Sight’s biannual Country House Car Boot takes place at the beautiful Yarlington House, near Wincanton.

Bookings for pitches are now being taken, so do not miss out if you would like to take part. Pitches: £30 with proceeds to Somerset Sight. Please contact Holly on 01823 366147 or holly.sutton@somersetsight.org.uk The Car Boot opens at 9.00am early bird entry £5. Entry £3 from 10.00am.

YETMINSTER On Wednesday 13th September from 2.30pm the History Society have their AGM and a talk on ‘Medieval Music’. The talk is usually called ‘A Blast from the Past’ and consists of introducing and playing the following instruments in a lively, informative and amusing fashion. On Saturday 16th from 7.00pm at St Andrew’s Church see concert ‘When Autumn Leaves Start to Fall’. An evening’s light musical entertainment will be given by David Bednall, with professional singers Emily Topham and Thomas Williams. Tickets £10 from Graham Plaice on 01935 872921. In aid for St Andrew’s Church. (See Arts) On Sunday 24th from 4.00pm to 6.00pm see live music from Jordan Lindsay at the White Hart. On Tuesday 26th from 7.00pm the White Hart hosts a Quiz Night. £5 per head to include supper snack.

Booking essential. All events at the Jubilee Hall unless mentioned.

YEOVILTON From Saturday 9th to Sunday 10th September from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Fleet Air Arm

Museum it is Somerset Moto Fest.

For bikers they have a slow ability prize challenge run by their local Advanced Motorcyclist groups and some great demo bikes from local dealers. For those preferring four wheels you can hone your parallel or bay parking skills, and try out brand new vehicles equipped with the latest parking assistance programmes. There will also be exhibitors to visit. For more information phone 01823 423430.

On Saturday 23rd at the Fleet Air

Arm Museum from 7.00pm Berties Big Band have their annual concert with the Kate Kingsley Strings.

They will be playing a variety of music stretching from the 30’s to the present day. Guests arriving will get a glass of sparkling wine and Canapes accompanied by the Somerton Festival Band and a view of the exhibits. Tickets £20 from Wessex Music Sherborne, Waterloo Music Yeovil or online at Eventbrite.

What a way to earn a living….

Yeovil Amateur Operatic Society’s forthcoming production of 9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia resnick, is based on the 1980 hit movie. Taking place in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge set in an office, where the working hours are “9 to 5”, is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While their boss, Hart, remains "otherwise engaged," the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down.

YAOS’s production features a hugely talented line-up with Violet played by Karen Pankhurst, who made a wonderfully serene Mother Superior in “Sister Act”. Judy is played by the versatile and polished Jennifer Holland-Brewer, who has taken many lead roles with the society. Doralee, the glamorous, but tough “Dolly Parton” of the workplace is played by Sarah Symcox. This is her first lead role with YAOS, after being a chorus member for Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar recently. After college, Sarah was a Butlins redcoat, but then motherhood took over, until a few years later when she returned to the stage playing Anita to Jenny’s Maria, in YMTC’s production of “West Side Story”.

The members are delighted to welcome Lynne Merrifield back as their musical director, and they are having great fun getting to know a director, new to them, Martyn Knight. The show runs from 10 – 14 October at the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil.

Competition

Win a pair of tickets for YAOS’s 9 to 5, The Musical at The Octagon PLEASE ANSWEr THE FOLLOWINg quESTION:

Name the three actresses who appeared in the lead roles of the movie 9 to 5 Send your answer, together with your name and contact details to The Conduit Magazine (address on page 3) or email: info@theconduitmagazine.co.uk by 30 September.

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Movies

ArOuND THE VILLAgES AND TOWNS

ANOTHER MOTHER’S SON (12A) Based on the true story of Louisa Gould, the drama is set during World War II on the Nazi-occupied island of Jersey. Lou took in an escaped Russian POW and hid him over the war’s course. The tension mounts as it becomes clear that Churchill will not risk an assault to recapture the British soil, and the island community spirit begins to fray under pressures of hunger, occupation and divided loyalty. Against this backdrop, Lou fights to preserve her family’s sense of humanity and to protect the Russian boy as if he was her own. Starring Jenny Seagrove, Amanda Abbington and Ronan Keating. (Showing at South Petherton) HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) The incredible untold story of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson — brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. A stunning

achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big. (Showing at Castle Cary, Ditcheat and Martock) LION (12A) In 1986, Saroo was a five-year-old child in India of a poor but happy rural family. On a trip with his brother, Saroo soon finds himself alone and trapped in a moving decommissioned passenger train that takes him to Calcutta, 1500 miles away from home. Now totally lost in an alien urban environment and too young to identify either himself or his home to the authorities, Saroo struggles to survive as a street child until he is sent to an orphanage. Soon, Saroo is selected to be adopted by the Brierley family in Tasmania, where he grows up in a loving, prosperous home. However, for all his material good fortune, Saroo finds himself plagued by his memories of his lost family in his adulthood and tries to search

for them even as his guilt drives him to hide this quest from his adoptive parents and his girlfriend. Only when he has an epiphany does he realize not only the answers he needs, but also the steadfast love that he has always had with all his loved ones in both worlds.

(Showing at Crewkerne) SULLY (12A) On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career.

Starring Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Jeff Skiles, and Laura Linney. (Showing at Corton Denham and West Coker) THEIR FINEST (12A) Follows a diffident young Welsh woman who lands a job with a unit making short

propaganda films for the Ministry of Information at the height of the Blitz. Hired to write ‘the slop’, as dialogue between women is dismissively termed by her jaded writer colleague Buckley, she ends up working on a morale-boosting feature film about the exploits of a couple of seafaring sisters during the Dunkirk evacuation. Starring Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Billy Nighy and Jeremy Irons.

(Showing at Sherborne and South Petherton) THE ODYSSEY (12A) A biopic of the great French ocean-going adventurer and film-maker Jacques Cousteau. In 1948 Cousteau, his wife and their two sons, are living an idyllic life in a pretty house overlooking the Mediterranean. But Cousteau longs for adventure. Having invented an aqualung which enables him to breathe under water, he discovers a whole new world. And having discovered it, he sets out to explore it. And to do that, he is willing to sacrifice everything else. In French with subtitles. (Showing at South Petherton)

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Music Gigs

All Music Gigs are FREE entry unless mentioned.

August 25th

'Nasty Habits', Blues Rock, Coopers Mill, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Hundred Days', Rock, Hewishstock Festival, Crewkerne, 7.00pm, £15 'Crimson On Silver', Classic Rock, Hewishstock Festival, Crewkerne, 7.00pm, £15 Barry Paull as Elvis, Hewishstock Festival, Crewkerne, 7.00pm

26th

'Reckless', Covers 70's-present, The Old Stagecoach Inn, Crewkerne, 6.00pm 'Wrecking Ball', Country Rock, Hewishstock Festival, Crewkerne, 7.00pm, £25 Elijah Wolf, Original Acoustic & Covers, Hewishstock Festival, Crewkerne, 7.00pm, £25 'N.U.M.B', Original, Hewishstock Festival, Crewkerne, 7.00pm, £25 '2 Rude', Ska, Hewishstock Festival, Crewkerne, 7.00pm 'Dirti Minds', Hewishstock Festival, Crewkerne, 7.00pm, £25 'White Station', Hewishstock Festival, Crewkerne, 7.00pm Gaz Brookfield, Hewishstock Festival, Crewkerne, 7.00pm 'Lewis and the Sound of the Suburbs', Ska, The Royal Marine, Yeovil, 8.00pm 'Rollin the Dice', Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm 'Grouvecat', Acoustic Rock, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Bad Edukation', Classic Rock, The Mermaid Hotel, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Xander and the Keys', The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Quo-No' Tribute', Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.30pm

27th

'Shockwave', Rock/Blues/Pop, The Globe Inn, Somerton, 6.00pm 'Livewired', Rock Covers, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Daytona', Rock/Pop, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 12.00 noon-11.30pm 'The Renegades', Various Covers, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 12.00 noon-11.30pm 'Crimson On Silver', Classic Rock, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 12.00 noon-11.30pm 'Loose Rock, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 12.00 noon-11.30pm

September 1st

'The Relics', Rock/Blues, Fleur de Lis, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.30pm

2nd

Simon Gee, Various, The King William Inn, Crewkerne, 8.30pm Ross Kirk, Rock Covers, Dolphin Hotel, Wincanton, 9.00pm 'The Real Deal', Rock/Blues, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'D-State', Covers 70's-present, The Royal Standard, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Powercut', Acoustic/Rock/Pop, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Nevertheless', Rock Covers, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'The Dissenters Bluesbands', Rock/Blues, The Arrow, Yeovil, 9.30pm

9th

'Something Else', Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm 'Powercut', Acoustic/Rock/Pop, The Arrow, Yeovil, 9.00pm James Hollingsworth, Acoustic Blues/Folk/Rock, The Royal Oak, Crewkerne, 9.00pm 'Nevertheless', Rock Covers, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.30pm

10th

'Microlight', Rock, The Foresters Arms, East Coker, 3.30pm

15th

Chris Banderas. Classic Rock, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.00pm

16th

'60's Revisted', Covers, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm 'Lewis Clark and the Essentials', The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'D-State', Covers 70's-present, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Little Secrets', Acoustic Covers, The Rose and Crown, Martock, 9.00pm 'Bad Edukation', Classic Rock, Half Moon Inn, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.30pm

22nd

'D-State', Covers 70's-present, Coopers Mill, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'The Relics', Rock/Blues, The Royal Oak, Ilminster, 9.00pm

23rd

'Buzz', Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm 'Forever Free' Tribute Band, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'The Sabbath Years' Tribute Band, The 94 Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm, £6 'Livewired', Rock Covers, The Mermaid Hotel, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Microlight', Rock, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Chill', 60's-90's Covers, Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.00pm 'Soft Option', 60's-90's Covers, South Petherton Sports and Social Club, 9.00pm 'Rockin Ronnie', Various, Crewkerne Conservative Club, 9.00pm Phil Kelly, The Royal Oak, Crewkerne, 9.00pm

24th

'Bad Edukation', Classic Rock. The Kelways Inn, Langport, 6.00pm

29th

'Freak Circus', Rock Covers and Original, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.00pm

30th

'More Than One', Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm 'Soft Option', 60's-90's Covers, The Royal Standard, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Utter Chaos', Various Covers, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm 'Wrecking Ball', Country Rock, The Royal Oak, Crewkerne, 9.00pm

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History

by George Tatham

‘The Organist Entertains’

JOHN BRODERIP (1719-1770) In the early 18th century the economy of market towns similar to Sherborne benefited from improvements in agriculture and the general growth of commerce. This increased prosperity allowed the town of Sherborne to install in the Abbey a new organ in 1706 and create the post of organist in 1718, at a time when the Anglican church was aspiring to reform the performance of metrical psalm singing, bolstered by choirs comprised of children from charity schools, and encourage the playing of organ voluntaries.

John Broderip (1717-1770), aged 20 years, was unanimously elected as organist in June 1737. The vestry minute was signed by 51 persons, including Carew Hervey Mildmay (Hazelgrove), Francis Seymour (Sherborne House) and Benjamin Bastard (a member of the Bastard family of Blandford fame). His father, William Broderip (1685-1718), organist of Wells Cathedral, was the founder of a dynasty of West Country musicians. John studied with the celebrated John Robinson, organist of Westminster Abbey and the Sherborne Mercury (11 July 1737) commented that he was ‘a young gentleman wellrecommended for his regular behaviour and skill in music and will give satisfaction … to all those that shall be pleased to employ him to teach in their families’. He only remained in Sherborne until November 1739 when he took the position of organist in Minehead, before returning to Wells where he held the post of organist and choirmaster from 1741 until his death.

tuning and instrument sale. For instance, Dr Claver Morris (16591727) records in his diary (June 1722) meeting the Sherborne organist John Windsor and arranging violin lessons for his son at 10/- a quarter. Broderip is likely to have played at the Sherborne assemblies (cards, tea and dancing), in his time promoted by the dancing master, Morrice Bailey, who, together with the then organist William Thompson, promoted the first advertised concert in Sherborne, ‘by hands from Salisbury,’ in August 1743.

Amongst Broderip’s published choral music are two sets of anthems and psalm tunes and a collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs (1769). In September 1740, his proposal for publishing his first set of Anthems and Psalms was advertised in the Sherborne Mercury and interested purchasers (subscribers) paid in advance at specified agents, including John Cooke (bookseller) in Sherborne and Mrs Francis Broderip in Yeovil.

As the musical soundscape of the provinces developed in the 18th century, the presence of an organ and accomplished organist considerably enhanced the musical and religious culture (Anglican) of a town like Sherborne, producing disciplined singing (hopefully) of metrical psalms; the organ provided the harmonies. On the secular side, the organists’ wider contacts supplied musicians to perform in concerts containing vocal and instrumental items.

John Broderip was one such noted organist who briefly graced Sherborne’s organ loft before returning to his native city of Wells.

A salaried post ensured a small amount of regular income but additional remuneration was available from commercial opportunities such as teaching, performance, concert promotion (benefits or winter subscription series), composition and publication,

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Save on Bills

by Edward Covill, Ten Go

You’re not paranoid but here’s how to avoid being “got at”!

Amongst those out there to “get us” are some telephone companies, energy suppliers and PPI claims firms.

There is no general cap on energy prices on the horizon, but Ofgem is going to make suppliers of prepayment meters cut rates. Contact your supplier to ensure you are getting the reduction which is on average £39 per annum. Smart energy meters will have to be installed in all domestic properties by 2022. However, some are only suitable for the current supplier. When having a new one fitted, ensure that it is compatible with all suppliers. Then you can change supplier at the end of an existing contract.

British Gas has announced a huge 12.5% increase in charges for its standard variable tariff. Any customer can get a better deal by changing tariff and supplier. We find that going through a consortium usually gets you the best price. Beware that some comparison sites only arrange to change to customers who pay them a commission.

We suggest NHS savings or Martin’s money tips for a good deal.

Some telephone bills sent to us for analysis show that people are paying up to 20p connection or minimum call charge. There is no need to pay this. By changing provider this can be eliminated; a 30 second call should be charged for 30 seconds only.

PPI claims can only be considered until August 2019. Some specialist firms take a high proportion of money saved through them. There is usually no need to pay anything as it can be done directly online.

Consult us if you think you are eligible.

Last month I suggested that interest rates would rise, but an unexpected increase in inflation may have put this back to next year.

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If you, or a family member have been informed that you are suffering symptoms caused by exposure to asbestos you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibre which is mined from the ground. It occurs in three forms commonly known as blue, brown and white asbestos.

Asbestos was used very extensively as a building material from the 1950’s through to the mid 1980s. Asbestos was initially a very popular material because it has a very high resistance to heat.

Asbestos fibres are dangerous when inhaled which makes damaged asbestos materials dangerous. Asbestos can cause a number of diseases including certain types of cancer.

People suffering from asbestos induced illness often do not fall ill for 15 to 60 years after they have been exposed to asbestos. People who are suffering from asbestosinduced illness can usually take legal action against those who exposed them to dangerous amounts of asbestos.

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There is a time limit for bringing claims for asbestos related illness, typically this is three years from the date when you were advised by a medical professional that you are suffering from an asbestos related illness and that you identify who was responsible for your exposure to asbestos.

If you are suffering from an asbestos related illness and you would like to speak to one of our specialist lawyers to investigate the possibility of making a claim please do not hesitate to call us on 0800 6528411 or visit our website www.battens.co.uk/forindividuals/workplace-disease for additional information. There will be no charge to you for discussing this with us. In most cases we are able to offer clients a ‘no-win, nofee’ agreement. This means that if our client wins they can claim our legal fees from the insurer of the company or individual responsible for their injuries. If the claim is not successful we do not charge you for our legal fees. Unlike most lawyers we do not make a deduction from our client’s compensation for our own fees.

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Property, Home & Interiors

Get ready for a ‘70s revival!

If you still have a touch of the “dancing queen” about you, or harbour fond memories of avocado bathroom suites and minimalist clothing rails displaying your collection of cheesecloth shirts, then you could be in for a treat. Recently the social media platform Pinterest, which lets you post and share images online, has named water colour prints and 1970s furniture as top interiors trends for 2017

Interest in retro furniture, plywood kitchens and water colour wallpaper is increasing rapidly in the UK, according to the latest trend report from Pinterest.

Green tones, herringbone tiles and minimal clothing storage rails are also among the trends listed by the online bookmarking platform, after analysing over 1,000 UK-based user pins from the past year.

One of the most popular themes is water colour patterns. The report states that user engagement for water colour wallpaper has increased by 248 per cent in the past year, and "water colour" as a general search term is up 31 per cent.

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She continues, "It's essentially an on-point nod to the resurgence of activism as well as the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love."

The report also notes a surge in interest for plant-filled bathrooms and green kitchen tiles, which are up 67 and 28 per cent respectively.

Plywood kitchens are up 182 per cent, with DIY furniture up 19 per cent.

Meanwhile minimalism continues to grow in popularity, with paredback clothing rails up 80 per cent and concrete bathrooms up 56 per cent. Other trends predicted to be big this year include dark interiors and an assortment of pink hues led by “millennium pink”.

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If you have been diagnosed with an Asbestos illness you may wish to speak with one of our Specialist Solicitors.

You may have been exposed to asbestos dust decades ago and you will not even know this as the dust comprises of invisible microscopic fibres. If you have been diagnosed with or have lost a loved one from:

Helen Grady has helped many people from the Yeovil and Taunton areas. Helen has specialised in asbestos illness claims for more than 20 years.

Helen is very familiar with many local factories, schools and colleges in and around Yeovi and Taunton.

Please contact Helen Grady on Freephone 0808 129 3320 or drop into see us at our legal surgeries at: The Old Barn, Old Barn Way, Yeovil, BA20 2NX. Free Parking & Disabled Access. on 28th September between 11.30 a.m to 1.30 pm for a free consultation.

Cast Iron Doorstops Once upon a time, an old rock or lump of wood was used to keep a door open on a hot day or else to prevent it slamming shut in a breeze. heading in the same direction, are not a pair. Output was prolific and almost all were covered in thin black enamel, which soon flaked and gave way to rust.

Naturally, the poshest houses demanded something more refined. Doorstops in brass and even silver became the most desired. Some had long handles to save the user from stooping to move them.

An English antique black cast iron doorstop can be bought with very little money these days.

However, be aware of the reproductions that are on the market these days.

In around 1820 doorstops made from versatile cast iron appeared and formed a large part of the output of many foundries, particularly in Sheffield and The Black Country. They were cast flat with a hollow back and often featured famous people such as Nelson, Wellington, Gladstone and General Wolseley. There were also characters such as John Bull, Punch and Judy and farmyard animals.

Pairs are appreciated more than single stops, and they always face each other. Manufacturers made pairs by rotating the mould horizontally. So, two identical stops, such as horses that are

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Travel

Heather Muir - Manager Yeovil Branch Miles Morgan Travel

The launch of ‘The Home of River Cruise’ brochure

Bank holiday means all change for waste The Summer Bank Holiday on Monday 28 August means all Somerset collections that week, up to Friday 1 September, will take place one day later, including Friday pick-ups on Saturday 2 September.

Recycling sites remain on their usual schedules throughout the week, including all 16 opening at 8am on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.

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Following the recent relaxation of weekend hours for permit holders, customers with permits for vans, pick-ups, campervans, minibuses and car-towed trailers can use any open recycling site at any time, weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.

For more information on collections and recycling sites, see www.somersetwaste.gov.uk.

River Cruising is proving to be one of the most exciting and growing sectors of the travel industry.

River Cruises have been around for years, but previously the quality could be quite poor. However a transformation has taken place in the past few years with a large number of new ships being offered by a whole host of existing and new river cruise companies which have both inspired and fulfilled the rising customer demand and interest.

Needless to say, traditional river cruisers are delighted with the incredible rise in standards and variety. Those new to river cruising not only include customers seeking a totally new type of holiday experience, but also Ocean Cruisers who have already visited many ports in the Mediterranean and around the world and are looking for a new kind of cruise experience; not forgetting escorted tourers who are also getting involved. The ability to get right to the heart of a variety of destinations without having to repack every day is an obvious attraction.

The arrival of these new elegant ships, fresh cruise holiday companies and the opening of new rivers to explore can be mind-boggling when you are trying to work out which best suits you. So Miles Morgan Travel set about becoming “The Home of River Cruise” so that we can confidently offer expert advice and first-hand knowledge to our customers. So, how did we go about it?

As you know, we already have Cruise Specialists in every branch so firstly we identified that we needed to be trained to expand our knowledge and experience on River Cruising. Miles sent

many of us on a river cruise, me included, to sample it first-hand, along with ship visits so that we could compare different ships. We then created partnerships with many of the country’s best river cruise companies and they delivered an intensive training programme for all staff. So, I can now confidently say that if you want to know the difference between a Viking river cruise and a Titan river cruise, or want to know what are the best itineraries available on the Danube or what the different ships offer, our staff are now your perfect source.

Our teams can answer these questions and many, many more to ensure you have a fantastic experience, whether trying a river cruise for the first time or as a regular traveller.

So, with the above all now in place we are delighted to have launched our very first dedicated river cruise brochure. So, if you are interested in finding out more them please contact us at 2 Borough Arcade, Yeovil or call us on 01935 428488 for a copy of our new and inspiring brochure.

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Town News

By Lauren Hill

BRUTON Every Thursday at 11.00am starting by the Museum there is a 40 minute Health Walk. Generally flat with a mixture of pavement and fields in dry weather. For more details call Bryan Pearson on 01749 938191. Every Saturday morning between 10.00am and 12.00 noon at the Community Hall there is a coffee morning to raise funds for local charities. On Saturday 26th August funds go to Active Living, on Saturday 2nd September money raised goes to St Mary’s Church, on Saturday 9th, on Saturday 16th money goes to Liberal Democrats, on Saturday 23rd to Sexey’s School PSA and on Saturday 30th funds to Bruton District Flower Club.

There are hot drinks and refreshments served as well as cakes, books, bric-a-brac and a raffle.

For more details call 01749 812074. From Friday 25th to Monday 28th August at Gilcombe Farm it is Field Trip Festival. Music starts on the main stages at 1.00pm on the Saturday. There will be DJ’s playing the main bar. See musical acts including Catz N Dogz, Yousef, DJ Hype, Faithless DJ set, Leftfield DJ set, Aphrodite, Jessica Skye, Tim Cullen, Latmun, Benny Page, Killjoy, BMotion, Insideinfo, Rhymstar and more. Last entry is 10.00pm. Food and bars available. Camping included in ticket price. Car parking £10.

Caravan and Camper vans £15. On Friday 8th September from 6.30pm at Hauser and Wirth the first of the ‘What are Gardens For?’ talks begin with Shane Connolly: ‘Bringing the Garden Inside’. Tickets £12. (See Arts) On Saturday 9th from 2.30pm to 5.00pm at Kings School Sports Hall the Horticultural Society have their 93rd Annual Show.

On Saturday 9th from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Hauser and Wirth there is a ‘Bookbinding Workshop’. Tickets £90, includes lunch in the Roth Bar and Grill. (See Arts) On Saturday 9th from 6.30pm at Hauser and Wirth ‘What Are Gardens For’ talks continue with Julian and Isobel Bannerman ‘In Search of Wonderland’. They will talk about their unique approach to garden design. Tickets £12. (See Arts) On Sunday 17th from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Hauser and Wirth there is another ‘What are Gardens For’ event with Jason Ingram and a ‘Plant and Garden Photography’ workshop.

Booking essential. Tickets £50, includes refreshments and lunch at the Roth Bar and Grill.

(See Arts) On Monday 25th at 7.30pm at the Community Hall the Horticultural Society have a talk called ‘Development of Burrow Farm Gardens’ by Mary Benger. After two previous visits to the gardens the group now host a talk by them on how Mary developed the garden from a mere field. She will also bring plants to sell.

CASTLE CARY On Monday 28th August at 7.30pm at Caryford Hall see Wizz Jones. Widely regarded as one of the finest acoustic guitarists Britain has ever produced. Advance tickets £12.

For more information phone Alan on 01963 350194. On Tuesday 5th September from 7.30pm at the Caryford Hall the Somerset Wildlife Trust have a talk on ‘Wildlife’ with photographer Liam Marsh. Liam will talk about his close encounters with wildlife, and share the stories and techniques behind some of his favourite still and video images. Visitors £2.50.

On Thursday 7th at 10.30am at the Methodist School Room the Gardening Association have a talk called ‘Wildlife in the Garden’ by Neil Lovesey. Non members £1. On Monday 18th it is National Cheeseburger Day so pop into The George Hotel and enjoy a choice of delicious burgers. On Saturday 23rd from 9.30am it is the Caryford Hall Coffee Morning. On Tuesday 26th at the Caryford Hall from 7.30pm Cinema in Caryford presents ‘Hidden Figures’. Tickets £5 from Market House or £6 on the door. On Friday 29th at 2.30pm at Caryford Hall the U3A have their AGM with a talk with Andrew McElwee, former National Trust Property Manager. With gentle humour and amusing anecdotes, Andrew recounts his time managing one of the south east’s largest properties. On Saturday 30th at Caryford Hall from 9.00am it is the Macmillan Coffee Morning. On Saturday 30th from 7.00pm at Caryford Hall there is a Harvest Supper with entertainment by Robert Bond ‘Tales from the Cider Cellar’. Funny and moving.

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CREWKERNE Every Tuesday at the Sports Centre from 5.00pm join in at the weekly Walking Netball sessions. No need to book.

First session free then £3.50 per session. Every Wednesday it is the Crewkerne Market now extended until 2.00pm in the effort to help rejuvenate the market and attract both traders and shoppers. Pitch fees for traders are also waived until the end of September. For more information contact Laura Gowers on 01460 74001. On Friday 1st to Saturday 2nd September it is the Bartholomew’s Street Fair.

The fair dates back to Saxon Times and was recorded in the Domesday book. There has been a funfair in the main street of the town (the A30) since at least 1861 which was accompanied by a major traders market. Although diminished in scale in the post war years the fair is a survivor.

The owner of the Charter, The Rotary Club of Crewkerne District Trust, is reviving the street market and following the success of last year are increasing the number of pitches in the stall

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Children and dogs (on leads) welcome. For more information and to book your place phone 01460 75400. On Saturday 8th at 7.30pm at Wadham School the Film Club returns for the new season with ‘Lion’. Heart warming drama based on the incredible true story of a five year old boy lost on Calcutta’s streets then adopted

by Australia’s. Dev Patel plays the adult Saroo who searches for his roots. Admission for the year (nine films) is £25. For more information contact 01935 822656. On Saturday 9th at 7.30pm at The Dance House, Gouldsbrook View Concerts in the West presents ‘Ensemble Askew’. Tickets £15 (half price if it is your first Concerts in the West performance). (See Arts) From Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th at

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7.30pm at Victoria Hall CUDOS presents ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’.

Tickets £10 available from 01460 74380. On Wednesday 20th from 7.30pm at Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall the Crewkerne and District Astronomical Society have a talk called ‘The Mystery of Comets Unveiled’ with Richard Miles. On Friday 22nd at the Henhayes Community Centre at 12.30pm it is the Chef’s Special Lunch. Three course meal with Roast Gammon followed by Pineapple Upsidedown Pudding as well as fruit juice and finish with tea/coffee and chocolate. Bar open. Entry £8. Booking essential on 01460 74340. On Friday 29th from 7.45pm at the Henhayes Community Centre see ‘The Farey Family’ concert. A multi talented local family playing Folk and Country music with superb harmonies. Entry £10 or £18 including pre show supper, available from 01460 74340. Bar available. On Saturday 30th at the Henhayes Centre from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is the usual ‘Big Breakfast’. Egg, sausage, bacon, tomato or beans, tea and coffee for £4. No booking needed.

ILMINSTER On Friday 25th August at the Ilminster Arts Centre at 8.00pm see Alan Barnes and Dave Newton. Awarding winning modern jazz from Alan on sax and Dave on piano. (See Arts) On Sunday 27th August at the Recreation Ground from 12.00 noon to 8.30pm Party in the Park is back for another year. On Saturday 2nd September at the Market House from 8.30am to 12.30pm go along to the monthly Produce Market. Local groups and producers sell their goods locally and support the projects that are in need of support. If you are interested in having a stall at £5 contact Emma Jane at 01460 29809. On Saturday 2nd at the Shrubbery Hotel from 7.00pm go along to ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’. There will be cocktails, canapés, two course meal, blackjack tables, roulette tables, photobooth, music, raffle, entertainment and more. Tickets £35 available from 07973 760209.

This is an Ile Youth and Community Centre fundraising event. On Friday 8th at 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre Concerts in the West presents ‘Ensemble Askew’. Tickets £15. (See Arts) On Tuesday 12th at 7.30pm at Broadway Village Hall the Ile Valley Flower Club have a demonstration entitled ‘Music of the Night’ with Irene Hickson. Visitors £5. On Friday 22nd from 7.30pm at the Parish Hall the Somerset Wildlife Trust host a talk called ‘The World of UK Bees: Solitary and social’. Dr Cathy Horsley, Conservation Officer SW for Bumblebee Conservation Trust & lead on West Country Buzz project will give insight into needs of UK bees, their natural histories, how to recognise them, and how to encourage them into your garden.

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LANGPORT On Friday 25th August from 9.00pm at Kelways Inn see DJ Luke da Mann with a drum and bass spectacular. On Monday 4th September from 7.30pm at the Library the History Society have a talk called ‘Remember Then: Memories of 1946 and 1969 and How to Write Your Own’ with Janet Few speaking. Non members £2.

For more information phone 01458 273471. Brown and Forrest have a Smokery Open Day on Saturday 23rd from 10.00am to 4.00pm. On Sunday 24th at Kelways Inn from 9.00pm see ‘Bad Edukation’ who will be playing rock tunes in the main bar. From 5.30pm have a go on the bouncy castle!

SHERBORNE On Saturday 2nd September from 9.30am to 4.00pm at Digby Hall it is the monthly Chasty Cottage Antique Fair. Entry £1. Enquires 01963 370986. On Saturday 2nd from 1.00pm to 4.00pm at Pageant Gardens it is the Church of the Sacred Heart & St Aldhelm’s Fete. The fete will be opened by Hermione Norris. On the day you can join in on the circus skills, bouncy castle, play a game of skittles, take a chance on the sweets or bottle tom bolas There will be tea, cake and BBQ with demonstrations from the Sherborne Town Band and Yetminster Irish Dancers and Panthers Martial Arts Academy.

Fun for all the family. On Tuesday 5th at The Rendezvous, Cheap Street Church between 10.00am to 12.00 noon Age UK have an Information and Benefits Advice Surgery. Age UK Dorchester is working to help older Sherborne residents to maximise their benefits entitlements, and to obtain information and advice on all matters pertaining to the over 50’s.

Surgeries will operate on the first Tuesday in each month and will be in conjunction with the coffee morning. For further information contact 01305 269444. On Saturday 9th from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Digby Church Hall there is a Flea Market. 1000’s of collectables, plus antiques and crafts. Admission free. Organised

by West Country Fairs. On Sunday 10th from 9.00am to 12.00 noon at the Terrace Playing Fields the Friends of the Yeatman Hospital have a Car Boot Sale. Sellers from 8.15 am at £5 per car. Buyers form 9.00am at 50p per person. No dogs, but welcome in adjacent areas. For more information phone 07790 863 518. On Monday 11th from 9.30am to 3.30pm at the Digby Hall the West Country Embroiderers have a workshop. £15 in advance. New members welcome. For details call Ann on 01963 34696. On Wednesday 13th at Digby Church Hall from 7.30pm ArtsLink Flicks presents ‘Their Finest’. Tickets £6 from 01935

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Visitors £2. On Saturday 16th from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Digby Church Hall it is the Autumn Craft Fair. Admission free.

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Enquiries 01749 677049. On Wednesday 20th from 7.30pm at Digby Memorial Hall the Dorset Wildlife Trust hosts a talk by Chris Andrew on ‘Fossils and Fossilling at Lyme Regis’. Chris is the Education Officer for the Lyme Regis Museum. On Saturday 23rd at Digby Hall from 11.00am to 5.00pm there is a Health Wellbeing and Spirity Fayre. An extravaganza of professional Psychic Mediums, Tarot, Runes, a host of therapies including Reiki, reflexology, beauty, holistic massage and Indian head massage. There will also be stalls with crystals, jewellery, handmade soaps, salt, lamps, woodcrafts, books, aura camera and more as well as talks and demonstrations throughout the day. Light refreshments. Entry £1. Donations to Somerset and Dorset Rescue Centre.

SOMERTON On Friday 25th August at 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Edgar Community Hall the U3A are meeting. After any announcements there will be a guest speaker. Non members £1.50. On Sunday 27th August from 5.00pm at the White Hart there is a West Country Garden Party. There will be a hog roast, live music from country trio, The Copperwood Bluegrass Band, and pop up garden bars with Somerset Cider & Ales. Be sure to join them for an evening of thigh-slapping barn dance vibes, fabulous food and local drinks. There will also be delicious Sunday roasts from 12.00pm to 4.00pm. On Friday 1st September from 10.00am to 2.00pm at the Market Place go along to the monthly Market.

Plenty of stalls including meat, plants, homemade soaps and candles, wool art craft, Dorset pies, preserves, Italian cheeses, bespoke catering and more. For more

details email marketonatsomerton@gmail.com On Tuesday 5th from 8.00pm at West Street Church Hall the Mid Wessex Singers invite anyone interested in developing their singing technique to a taster session. Friendly and welcoming, the choir is excited to announce a new appointment in Graham Coatman as Musical Director. On Monday 11th from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Old Town Hall ACE Arts presents ‘Drawing in the Abstract’ workshop. Pennie Elfick leads a workshop in conjunction with her exhibition Contradictory Space. Cost £45. Booking recommended. On Monday 11th from 7.30pm at the Parish Rooms Somerset Wildlife Trust host a talk called ‘Getting to Know Hedgehogs’. Hedgehogs are declining in numbers. Jules Bishop of the Prickles Hedgehog Rescue describes their work. Non members £3. From Tuesday 12th to Saturday 16th at 7.30pm at the Edgar Community Hall the Dramatic Society presents ‘Goodnight Mister Tom’. Tickets £8. under 12’s £6 available from Palmer Snell. For further information phone 01458 272023.

On Friday 22nd at 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Edgar Community Hall the U3A are meeting. After any announcements there will be a guest speaker. Non members £1.50. On Monday 25th at 10.45am at West Street Church Somerton Sings are meeting. They sing anything well known, songs from the shows, old English melodies, and songs from the 30’s up to present. For details 01458 272750. On Thursday 28th at 8.30pm at the Sports Club there is a Quiz Night. Teams of up to six people, £2 per person. All welcome to this friendly monthly brain teaser.

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Refreshments available. Admission Adults £1, under 16’s free. For more information phone 01963 32081. On Wednesday 6th at the Memorial Hall the Chamber of Commerce have a workshop entitled ‘Search Engine Optimisation and Digital Marketing’ with guest speaker Tamsin Hewer of Digital Carrot.

Wincanton Chamber of Commerce offers local support on business matters through the networking of local businesses, large and small.

For more information phone 07917 543392. On Saturday 9th from 10.00am to 12.00pm at the Memorial Hall there is a Coffee Morning. Raffle, books, cakes, tea, coffee and biscuits. On Friday 15th from 7.00pm at David Sharp Centre, Cale Park there is a Fish and Chips Supper and Quiz Evening. Teams of four, £5 per person to include your fish & chips supper. Come along and support Wincanton Parish Church and enjoy an evening of fun.

YEOVIL Every Saturday at the Holy Trinity Church at 7.30pm go along to Whist Drive. Enquiries 01935 862325. On Tuesday 29th

August at Yeovil Junction in Stoford from 11.00am to 3.00pm there is a Diesel Train Day. Miniature Railway open from noon to 3pm. Light refreshments, Model Railway and Shop available. Adults £3, 5-15 £1, under 4’s free. On Wednesday 30th the Blackmore Vale and Yeovil National Trust Association visit Saltram House, near Plymouth with a coffee stop at Monkton Court Hotel. The property is a Palladian Mansion with a Tudor heart and is the result of centuries of extravagance and sophistication.

There are Robert Adam interiors and ten Reynolds paintings to see and the grounds are extensive with follies and an organgery as well as an interesting Art Gallery in the Chapel. Pick up available from Yeovil Cartgate Services & Huish Car Park, Sherborne Culverhayes Car Park, Milborne Port Fish & Chip shop, East Stour Village Hall and Gillingham Waitrose. For more information phone 01935 425383.

On Sunday 3rd September at Yeovil Junction in Stoford between 10.30am to 4.00pm there is a Steam Train Day. There will also be model railway, art gallery displays and historical railway exhibits. On Tuesday 5th and Saturday 23rd at Yeovil Railway Junction in Stoford there is a Main Line Steam. On the Tuesday with Steam Dreams running London to Sherborne & Yeovil. Engine booked as 70013 ‘Oliver Cromwell’. On the Sunday UK Railtours running London Waterloo to Exeter via Yeovil

Junction (return via Taunton to London Victoria). Engine will be 35028 ‘Clan Line’. On Thursday 7th the Blackmore Vale and Yeovil National Trust Association visit Coleton Fishacre in Devon. This was built for Rupert and Dorothy D’Oyly Carte in the 1920’s as a weekend retreat. It has an arts and crafts style with elegant art deco interiors and is evocative of the jazz age. The gardens are extensive and lead down to the sea. Many exotic plants find their home in this environment. There are daily garden tours of the area close to the house. Pick up available from Yeovil Cartgate Services & Huish Car Park, Sherborne Culverhayes Car Park, Milborne Port Fish & Chip shop, East Stour Village Hall and Gillingham Waitrose. For more information phone 01935 425383.

On Friday 8th at 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre the Rotary Club presents Last Night of the Proms concert with ‘The British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra’ and soloists Andrew Forbes Land and Alison Roddy. Tickets £25.50 from 01460 240984 or 01935 422884. Supporting Children’s Hospice South West. On Sunday 10th September from 8.00pm at Westlands Entertainment Centre there is a Quiz Night. Teams of four. £10 entry. Email your team names and entries to l.brown64@btinternet.com or 01935 414662. On Monday 11th at 12.00 noon at the Yeovil Court Hotel The Probus Club have a lunch followed by a talk on ‘Yeovil Hospital’. New members are always welcome. For more details call Geoff Byham on 01935 881422. From Monday 11th September to Monday 16th October at Vicarage Street Methodist Church from 10.00am to 12.00 noon the Yeovil WEA have the first of their interesting six week courses called ‘The Human Story.

This looks at the broad sweep and patterns of human history with tutor Greg Morter. Cost £45. To enrol phone 0300 303 3464 or enrolonline.wea.org.uk On Wednesday 13th at the Yeovil Junction in Stoford there is a Fish and Chip Evening. Diesel trains start at 6.30pm with food from 7.30pm. Afterwards there will be a slide or film show. On Wednesday 13th at Yeovil College from 7.30pm Yeovil Cinematheque Film Society will be showing ‘Arrival’. A visually inventive and lyrical offering in the science fiction category but avoiding the genre’s clichés. It is about communication as well as the human experience of love and loss.

Annual membership £30. Guests £5. For more information phone 01935 421905. On Saturday 16th at Octagon Theatre from 7.30pm the Russian State Opera returns with another stunning new production ‘Puccini’s Tosca’. Sung in Italian with English Subtitles. Tickets £33.

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Railway open from noon to 3pm.

Light refreshments, Model Railway and Shop available. Adults £3, 5-15 £1, under 4’s free. On Monday 18th from 7.00pm the Swan Theatre presents ‘Entertaining Mr Sloane’. In aid of Yeovil Heartbeat charity, which supports cardiac rehabilitation at Yeovil hospital and outlying areas. Tickets £13, includes a pre-show glass of wine, from 07834 322090. On Saturday 23rd from 10.00am to 4.00pm Super Saturday returns to the town centre.

Entertainment includes Bugfest, children’s activities, craft making, dancing, a variety of stalls and much more! Presentations will be made to winners of the Yeovil Gardening Competition and Best Kept Allotments Competition.

If you would like to busk on the day please email yeovilbuskfest@aol.com If you would like a stall 01935 462462.

On Sunday 24th it is the ‘Great Inflate A Race’ hosted by the Yeovil Hospital Charity. If you are looking for something fun to do with friends, family and work colleagues, that involves a lot of giggling, a bit of running/walking, some foam, and plenty of inflatable obstacles then this is the event for you! This is a fun run with an inflatable obstacle course, covering just under 5km. Taking place at Aldon Park, you can walk, run or even dance your way around our course tackling the mixture of inflatable and non-inflatable obstacles along the way. There will be a new variety of inflatable obstacles for you to tackle as well as some noninflatable obstacles, including a cargo net and hay hurdles. In total there will be 12 obstacles along the new and improved course for 2017!

Registration is £20 per participant, which includes a t-shirt and medal.

There is no minimum sponsorship, we just ask you to raise as much as possible, which enables us to make a difference for patients at Yeovil Hospital. For more information phone 01935 383020. On Tuesday 26th at 7.30pm at the Manor Hotel the Soroptimist International group invite you to their supper meeting.

A local club for women who work to improve opportunities for women and girls. For more information visit www.sigbi.org/yeovilsherborne-and-districts To attend phone 07707 055806 or email siyeovil@hotmail.co.uk On Wednesday 27th at 7.30pm at the Holy Trinity Church the Floral Society have a demonstration called ‘In My Element’ by Anne Clark. Visitors £5. On Saturday 30th from 10.00am to 4.30pm at St James Church, Preston Road going along to ‘New Beginnings’ – an exhibition of new traditional and non traditional quilts and textiles by Star Quilters Yeovil. Entry £2.50.

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On Sunday 17th at Yeovil Junction in Stoford from 11.00am to 3.00pm there is a Diesel Gala Day with three of their diesels. Miniature

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Gardening

by Mike Burks Managing Director of The Gardens Group

Autumn Gardening Autumn has always been the traditional planting season, but over time this has become less significant, but it is without a doubt still the best time. The reason for its lesser significance in recent years is that gardening has succumbed to the modern world where most things that we undertake have to give quick results and instant gratification.

Most autumn gardening is all about planning ahead to make the garden more successful next year.

Planting in the autumn has the benefit of the soil being warm and usually moist so that plants will have the chance to grow roots and get established before the winter. This protects them from the vagaries of the winter weather but also means that in the spring they are better equipped to look after themselves, especially when it comes to finding their own moisture.

This makes it the best time for ornamental and fruit trees as well as bush fruit, such as black, white and redcurrants, gooseberries, raspberries and figs.

A wide range of roses are also available come late October and their quality tends to be better than any other time of year.

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flowers and roots, even though what is being sold at this time looks like a thorny collection of twigs! Gardeners of old understood this whereas newer gardeners take some persuading that this is the plant that has inspired poets, playwrights and romantics over the centuries!

Other gardening leaps of faith in the autumn come with planting bedding plants, such as wallflowers, sweet williams and cherianthus. These are biennials and so are grown from seed in their first year when they germinate and grow leaves. After the winter they continue to grow and flower in spring which is their second year. They are such a rewarding plant but when most people are appreciating how nice they are, really is not the time to plant them. The best way to get them is to either grow your own from seed or to go down the old fashioned route and buy as bare rooted bundles wrapped in newspaper. This may not be possible anymore for fish and chips but it’s still the best way with wallflowers!

Many bulbs are available in the autumn including, of course, daffodils, narcissi, hyacinths, tulips, crocus, bluebells and snowdrops. Planted now, they will give lots of colour come early spring, which is quite often when the rest of the garden has yet to come to life. This promise is so important in providing cheer after a number of long dark months.

‘Cards only’ as all Somerset recycling sites go cash-free Somerset’s 16 recycling sites will switch to operate cash-free and cheque-free from Friday 1 September with almost all payments taken only on credit, debit and charge cards. The only exceptions will be the £2 cash entry fees for Crewkerne and Dulverton community recycling sites, and paying at the Reuse Shop within Taunton (Priorswood) Recycling Centre.

Enhancing efficiency, security and the safety of staff, payments will be accepted on Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards, Visa Electron and Diner’s Club, including contactless cards.

Among the plastic-only payments taken at all recycling sites will be for the charged-for materials brought in by residents but classified as non-household: gas bottles, soil, hardcore and tyres.

And 10 sites take paid-for residents’ vehicle parts for recycling or disposal, while in a separate scheme, 10 sites accept businesses’ paid-for commercial waste, from timber to fridges.

Plastic-only payments will also be taken for “Revive” soil conditioner composted from Somerset’s garden waste and sold by every recycling site at £4 for a bag and £10 for three bags.

Payments for domestic asbestos and plasterboard will continue to

be made online in advance at the Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) website. A SWP spokesman said: “Thanks to customers and staff, the Chard and Taunton recycling site trials have proved a great success, showing that it will work well throughout the network. “If anyone thinks they may have a site payment problem, they should see staff before unloading.

“The switch from cash to cards does not involve any new charges or any changes in prices.” Details of all recycling sites, from opening hours to materials taken and links to lists of charges, can be found at http://www.somersetwaste.gov.u k/sites/.

Having said all of this, there are plants available for instant gratification, and why not? We deserve a treat! Winter pansies and violas, primroses and polyanthus, as well as some new varieties of autumn and spring flowering antirrhinums, hardy and semi-hardy cyclamen provide a real boost of instant colour taking over from autumn foliage colours and the wonderful fruit and berries.

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With the RN’s new £3bn aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth due to dock at Portsmouth in the next few weeks, the home of the Fleet Air Arm is celebrating the essential role it plays on these vast vessels with the official opening of a new £80,000 outdoor playground based on the theme of the new carrier.

Set to transform the entrance of this popular museum located in South Somerset and provide hours of fun for visitors as well as the local community, the new facility was partly funded by Viridor Credits.

Fleet Air Arm Museum opens new outdoor playground with carrier theme

The inspiration continues inside the Museum with a brand new orientation centre which draws on the lights, sounds and actions of the carrier to create a real “wow” moment for those starting their visit.

Also inside is a new exhibition charting 40 years of changing world tensions from the Cold War to Kabul which focuses on four iconic aircraft – two Harriers, a Sea King and a Lynx, all of which have experienced front line action in conflicts such as the Falklands, Gulf Wars, Bosnia and Afghanistan. They are being used to help explore how the Fleet Air Arm has operated in the theatre of war including some of the most difficult terrains on the planet and to tell the stories of the men and women who fly such aircraft and keep them airborne. Marc Farrance, General Manager from The National Museum of the Royal Navy, which owns the Fleet Air Arm Museum said: “The ending of the Cold War

did not mean an end to the vital role played by the Fleet Air Arm. Instead it had to adapt and develop to meet the new demands made upon it in a constantly changing world. This exhibition tells the story of the part played by the Fleet Air Arm as the world moved from the era of Cold War politics in 1989, driven by the fear of nuclear war, into one dominated by international tensions, globalization and terrorist action.

“All in all, this exhibition shows how, in the post-Cold War era, the Fleet Air Arm has continued to provide air power from the sea in hazardous, diverse and complex operations around the world.”

Visitors will also be able to appreciate the permanent new home for Captain Eric “Winkle” Brown’s medals and logbooks, famously saved for the nation last year by an extremely generous anonymous donor.

Captain Brown was the Fleet Air Arm's most significant pilot of the post-war period.

Tickets are available on www.fleetairarm.com and include a 20% discount when purchased online.

Mapperton House Autumn Garden Fair 2017 Mapperton House is hosting the 15th Autumn Garden Fair and it looks set to be another popular event for plant and garden lovers. There will be 30 stands, ranging from regulars Glenholme Herbs and Snape Stakes, to newer exhibitors like Foxplants who will be bringing some of their fabulous range of Salvias. Also on sale will be traditional garden favourites, recently introduced varieties and a stunning range of carnivorous plants, all at fantastic prices. The nursery growers will be on hand to offer advice and personal recommendations.

Take a guided tour of the manor house, explore the extensive garden (house and garden entrance extra) and visit The Sawmill Cafe run by Brassica restaurant and the Mapperton shop. Over the years many thousands of pounds have been raised for local and national charities such as the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, Oxfam, Multiple Sclerosis. This year the Earl and Countess Sandwich have chosen Weldmar Hospicecare, based in Dorchester, as the charity to benefit from the shared proceeds. The Garden Fair is on 17th September 2017 (10am – 4pm) at Mapperton House, nr. Beaminster, DT8 3NR, entry is £3.00, under 16s free. The Autumn Garden Fair is co organised by Charity Specialist Plant Fairs who organise several other fairs during the year; all of which are important dates in the South West gardening calendar.

For a full list of stands and dates for 2018 visit www.plantfairs.com

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Visual Art From now to Friday 1st September the Ilminster Arts Centre have their Annual Open Exhibition. A popular art competition that is open to professional and amateur artists, who submit their work to be appraised by a judging panel.

Artists taking part are competing for £850 in prize money and the chance to take part in a prizewinners’ exhibition at the Arts Centre in 2018. Selected works will be displayed including paints, original prints, drawings, sculpture and ceramics. Free admission.

From now to Saturday 16th ACE Arts host a new exhibition called ‘Contradictory Space’ by Pennie Elfick. Exploring how the use of linear elements with colour can create a visual conundrum.

From Monday 4th until Saturday 30th at Ilminster Arts Centre see the new group exhibition ‘Take Five’. This involves five West Country artists and combines them to create a colourful and richly textured display that visitors will savour. The rewarding combination of media, styles and subject matter features paintings inspired by people, places, landscapes near and far, the everyday and the unfamiliar, along with mixed media textiles that evoke the environmental issues facing our seas, and powerful and poetic ‘sculpted books’. Meet the Artists on Sunday 3rd September from 3.30pm to 5.30pm along with a preview of the exhibition.

Refreshments available.

From Monday 4th until Saturday 30th there will be a display of work in the Cafe Gallery at the Ilminster Arts Centre of pastels, acrylics and watercolours by some of the artists represented by Creative Coverage, an organisation that represents professional artists and craftspeople.

From Friday 15th September to Friday 6th October from 9.30am to 5.00pm the Jerram Gallery in Sherborne have a new Exhibition of New Work by Guy Taplin.

From Saturday 23rd September to Sunday 8th October ACE Arts new exhibition is ‘Objectscapes’ by Heptad. A personal interpretation of chosen objects using a wide variety of methods and media to dispel conventional expectations.

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Artists on Friday 22nd September from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

On Saturday 30th September from 10.00am to 4.30pm at St James Church, Preston Road in Yeovil going along to ‘New Beginnings’ – an exhibition of new traditional and non traditional quilts and textiles

by Star Quilters Yeovil. There will be quilts, cushions, bags, pictures, stalls, tombola, teas, cake and conversation. In celebration of the reopening of the newly refurbished church and the Quilters new home.

Entrance £2.50. For more information phone Frances on 07795 146509.

From Saturday 30th September to Sunday 1st October from 10.00am to 4.00pm in the Town Hall there is 'Art In Ilchester'. An exhibition of invited west country talent. Cafe open. Free Entry. Enquiries 01935 840970.

Music On Friday 25th August at the Ilminster Arts Centre at 8.00pm see Alan Barnes and Dave Newton.

Awarding winning modern jazz from Alan on sax and Dave on piano. Both musicians have played before several times at the Arts Centre but this duo combination promises to be especially memorable. Alan Barnes and Dave Newton between them have collected numerous jazz awards and are among the most respected and admired musicians in their field. Alan Barnes has been a key figure on the British jazz scene since the late 1970s. His strong tone, assured improvisations and imaginative arranging technique have marked him out as one of the country’s top players.

Alan has broadcast regularly with the BBC Big Band and Radio Orchestra and has played on film and television soundtracks and jingles. He has twice been awarded the prestigious BBC Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year award.

Scottish-born and educated at the Leeds College of Music, Newton’s recording career had begun in 1985 with Buddy De Franco and Martin Taylor and his first solo album was released in 1988. Newton has been voted ‘Best Jazz Pianist’ in the British Jazz Awards for the thirteenth time in 2014 and was made a Fellow of Leeds College of Music in 2003. This is likely to be a sell-out performance so advance booking is highly recommended.

Tickets £15.

On Friday 1st September from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see Martin Carthy. The good Doctor Martin Carthy and daughter Eliza Carthy, join forces to perform songs from their first duo album ever, The Elephant. Martin is a legendary ballad singer and guitarist who has influenced generations of artists, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, while Eliza has been twice-nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and is a multiple award winner at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. In what has become something of a parallel career, Eliza has co-presented the BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards, been a regular guest-presenter on the BBC Radio 2 Mark Radcliffe Show and has made many appearances on BBC TV’s Later with Jools. Tickets £17.

On Friday 1st from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘The Three Degrees’.

Celebrating over 50 years in the music industry The Three Degrees are bringing their perfectly coordinated dance routines and flawless vocal harmonies, back to the UK in 2017. The tour will see the legendary trio perform a soulful set packed with the classic songs we all know and love. Since forming in 1963 in Philadelphia, The Three Degrees found worldwide fame, achieved platinum album sales and released timeless singles that compounded the success that has spanned decades.

Tickets £19.50.

On Thursday 7th at 7.45pm at Brympton House in Odcombe Concerts in the West presents ‘Ensemble Askew’. Emily Askew is one of those multi talented musicians whose ability to embrace a wide range of instruments is both breathtaking and inspiring to hear.

With Ensemble Askew she demonstrates her creative vision for mixing Medieval and Renaissance melodies with contemporary instruments and modern folk styles with tremendous aplomb. As an accomplished player of instruments such as vielle (medieval fiddle), shawm, bagpipes, recorders and medieval harp, Emily is a fearless experimenter, fusing both early music and folk. The results are tremendously engaging and inspirational to audiences who can expect to be caught up in uplifting, toe-tapping rhythmical performances. Emily and her fellow musicians John Dipper (viola

d’amore, vile, fiddle) Jamie Roberts (voice, guitar), Louise Morgan (hand percussion and medieval bells) get to the very heart of songs, playing with a level of energy and drive that will captivate audiences. Tickets £15.

On Friday 8th at 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil the Rotary Club presents Last Night of the Proms concert with ‘The British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra’ and soloists Andrew Forbes Land and Alison Roddy. A programme of easily recognised music, popular classics, light orchestral pieces and TV, film and stage music scores will as always precede the traditional big finale, complete with audience participation: singing, flag waving and joyous celebration of Hope and Glory. Tickets £25.50 from 01460 240984 or 01935 422884.

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On Friday 8th from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see Allan Taylor. Allan is one of the last of the travelling troubadours who came through the social and artistic revolution of the nineteen sixties.

He is considered to be one of the music scene’s great guitarists, creating his stage performance with a distinctive rich and mellow sound. He has a voice that speaks of a life time of travel that can make each song a vignette of life, like a story told over a drink in a bar. His songs have an integrity that tell you they come from something real, where characters come to life as people you know and places become as familiar as if you had been there. Tickets £14.

On Friday 8th at 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre Concerts in the West presents ‘Ensemble Askew’. Emily Askew is one of those multi talented musicians whose ability to embrace a wide range of instruments is both breathtaking and inspiring to hear.

With Ensemble Askew she demonstrates her creative vision for mixing Medieval and Renaissance melodies with contemporary instruments and modern folk styles with tremendous aplomb. As an accomplished player of instruments such as vielle (medieval fiddle), shawm, bagpipes, recorders and medieval harp, Emily is a fearless experimenter, fusing both early music and folk. The results are tremendously engaging and inspirational to audiences who can

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expect to be caught up in uplifting, toe-tapping rhythmical performances. Emily and her fellow musicians John Dipper (viola d’amore, vile, fiddle) Jamie Roberts (voice, guitar), Louise Morgan (hand percussion and medieval bells) get to the very heart of songs, playing with a level of energy and drive that will captivate audiences. Tickets £15.

On Saturday 9th at 7.30pm at The Dance House, Gouldsbrook View in Crewkerne Concerts in the West presents ‘Ensemble Askew’. Emily Askew is a multi talented musician whose ability to embrace a wide range of instruments is both breathtaking and inspiring to hear.

With Ensemble Askew she demonstrates her creative vision for mixing Medieval and Renaissance melodies with contemporary instruments and modern folk styles with tremendous aplomb. As an accomplished player of instruments such as vielle (medieval fiddle), shawm, bagpipes, recorders and medieval harp, Emily is a fearless experimenter, fusing both early music and folk. The results are tremendously engaging and inspirational to audiences who can expect to be caught up in uplifting, toe-tapping rhythmical performances. Emily and her fellow musicians John Dipper (viola d’amore, vile, fiddle) Jamie Roberts (voice, guitar), Louise Morgan (hand percussion and medieval bells) get to the very heart of songs, playing with a level of energy and drive that will captivate audiences. Tickets £15 (half price if it is your first Concerts in the West performance).

On Saturday 9th from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Peace Train: The Cat Stevens Story’ with a night of music and storytelling. A journey back in time, recreating the sights and sounds, seeking out the man in the music and telling the story behind the songs. Tickets £26.

On Sunday 10th from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Beyond the Barricade’.

Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables, present a blockbusting two hour show, and is now established as the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert.

Tickets £23.

On Monday 11th from 7.45pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see Queen’s keyboard player and musical director, Spike Edney with his All Star Band. The SAS Band will include some of the finest rock, pop and soul musicians and performers in the UK. The line up includes legendary Fish - lead singer of rock band Marillion with hits including ‘Kayleigh’ and ‘Lavender’, Tom Robinson of the Tom Robinson Band, best known for ‘War Baby’, ‘2-4-6-8 Motorway’ and ‘Don’t Take No for an Answer’, Toyah Willcox with her biggest hits ‘It’s a Mystery’, ‘Thunder in the Mountains’ and ‘I Want to Be Free’ Patti Russo, Meat Loaf’s duet partner for over 20 years – ‘I’d Do Anything for Love’, ‘Paradise By The Dashboard Light’ and ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ and joining them will be Ryan Molloy, the original lead in ‘The Jersey Boys’, acclaimed for his West End and Broadway performance of Frankie Valli in the long running musical. Tickets £9.

On Thursday 14th from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil Welsh stars Rhydian, Richard & Adam come together with their live band to bring you a truly magical evening of classical arias and contemporary songs. Classically trained Rhydian has carved out a successful career both as a recording artist and in musical theatre, most recently starring in the national tour of Little Shop Of Horrors. The BRIT award winner’s entrancing live performances captivate audiences and demonstrate just what captured the hearts of the nation in 2007 when he appeared on the X Factor.

Brothers Richard and Adam shot to fame in 2013 when they reached the finals in Britain’s Got Talent, and have gone on to be one of the most successful acts to emerge from the competition. Their debut album, ‘The Impossible Dream’, spent four consecutive weeks at number one and their subsequent albums have all enjoyed top 10 success. Tickets £26.

On Friday 15th from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see ‘Samswara’. Ricky Romain will be playing the sitar and Jon Sterckx playing the tabla. They have developed a reputation amongst Indian Music lovers nationally and internationally for their on stage rapport and spontaneous and playful musical dialogues. Tickets £14.

On Saturday 16th from 7.00pm at St Andrew’s Church in Yetminster see concert ‘When Autumn Leaves Start to Fall’. An evening’s light musical entertainment will be given

by David Bednall, with professional singers Emily Topham and Thomas Williams. David, brought up in Yetminster, is a freelance composer, organist and accompanist. Emily has sung solo roles in Bristol, Wales, Paris and widely throughout the South West. Thomas is a freelance singer renowned for his performances on television and radio. Tickets £10 from Graham Plaice on 01935 872921, gplaice@gmail.com , Spar Shop Yetminster or on the door. In aid of St Andrew’s Church.

On Saturday 16th at 7.30pm at the Parish Church in Martock see ‘The Last Night of the Proms’ concert.

Sherborme Town Band is a traditional Brass Band formed in 1961 and worked its way up to the top echelons in the West Country and nationally, by going in for various annual competitions. Many founder members’ children and grand children are still playing in the band today. The band now has a team of three conductors two of whom, Steve Rogers and Paul Slator, will be playing in the band on the night, because the Professional Musical Director, Ian Lowes, will be available to lead it.

He has retired from teaching music at Bryanston School but still travels the world as a music examiner, with Paul normally taking over in his absence. The first half of the concert will include typical Brass Band items and popular songs from films and shows. The second half will feature music such as The Entry of the Gladiators and end with Henry Wood’s Fantasy on British Seas Songs, Parry’s Jerusalem and Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March followed by the National Anthem. The audience will be given small union jacks with their programmes.

Tickets £8, Children free, from 01935 822706, Martock News and Martock Gallery or £9 on the door.

On Saturday 16th from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘The UK Beach Boys’.

Their music has appealed to all age groups around the world for decades, and are still just as popular today. The U.K. Beach Boys spent over six months preparing and rehearsing a show

BY RACHEL MOWBRAY that could faithfully reproduce the Beach Boys magical sound. They have now been performing their show to audiences all over the UK, and Europe for the past 14 years, and receive many compliments from clients, venues, and fellow musicians alike. The U.K Beach Boys have a repertoire of over 35 songs, including all the major hits from the 1962 to present day.

Tickets £16.

On Saturday 16th from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see ‘The Teacups’. Alex Cumming, Kate Locksley, Rosie Calvert and Will Finn met whilst studying on the Folk degree course at the University of Newcastle and formed The Teacups in 2010. It is an age old format a quartet of singers: two men, two women performing a collection of songs. Tickets £16.

On Thursday 21st from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘The Temperance Sevens’. Who could have predicted that a band, which hit the top of the charts 50 years ago in 1961 with a song and style that were already forty years out of date, would still be around in 2016, still playing the same style of music? The main difference now is that the band has a vast repertoire jazz classics from the past, original compositions, novelty numbers so whatever your taste in jazz ‘The Temperance Seven’ will play it for you. They play what they like, and their enormous enjoyment is hilariously transmitted to their audiences with their zany pythonesque humour. Tickets £14.

On Friday 22nd from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Creeds Cross’. The most talented, energizing Celtic Musicians you are ever likely to hear. Performing your favourite classics with a contemporary flare, in a sing-along, toe-tapping evening of music, storytelling and emotional melodies. From Galway to Nashville and beyond Bluegrass, Country, Americana and Folk can all have their origins traced back to the early influences of the Irish and Scots. This is all embraced within the show as the band put their

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unique stamp on classics. They play their fantastic new arrangements alongside their very own huge songs. Together with some jaw dropping dance arrangements, performed by the brilliant Maeve McPhillips. Tickets £21.50.

On Friday 22nd from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre go along to ‘Flying Folk’. Jemima Farey introduces three more performances from highly talented local ‘folkies’. Skinner and ‘Twitch perform music with driving rhythms, strong vocals/harmonies and a flamenco inspired guitar style. Danny Ward plays original folk and rock as well as covers. He also plays the guitar, piano, stompbox and uses a loop machine. His songs are inspired by relationships, travel, natural world with influences from rock, pop, folk, hip hop and blues. Tickets £10.

On Saturday 23rd from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Purple Rain’. They are a world class live celebration of the music, life and legacy of Prince. This full eight piece live band delivers a non-stop, hit packed show spanning more than two hours!

Complete with backing vocals, horn section, keys and of course Jimi Love as the unsurpassed Prince. Expect to see, hear and feel all of the hits from one of the most loved artists of all time. Hailed by original Prince and the Revolution drummer Bobby Z as ‘authentic and on the money’. Tickets £23.50.

On Saturday 23rd from 8.00pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘Heaven 17’. The brainchild of Martyn Ware and born from the collapse of the original Human League, 80’s synth pioneers Heaven 17 have stood the test of time and been an influence on the future of modern music for over thirty years. Glenn Gregory and Martyn continue to perform the hits from their overwhelming back catalogue, along with unveiling their first new material in 12 years.

Tickets £26. Standing only event.

On Sunday 24th at the David Hall in South Petherton from 7.30pm see award-winning singer and composer Luke Daniels brings his new show and Electrophon machine performing beautifully crafted songs. Luke’s past work as a member of the Riverdance Orchestra and with Cara Dillon sets his pedigree at the very highest level and promises a night of outstanding acoustic songs and instrumental music. Tickets £13.

On Tuesday 26th at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil enjoy music by Mendelssohn, Mozart and Beethoven performed by CCS

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Victor Aviat with violin solos by Alexander Janiczek.

Tickets £30.

On Wednesday 27th from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil ‘G4’ are back to due overwhelming demand. Having reformed in 2014 they have continued to transport their loyal following right back to the moment they first fell in love with G4’s trademark harmonies. G4 are excited to take their classic releases of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘My Way’ and ‘Nessun Dorma’ on the road and are also thrilled to showcase some of the greatest love songs of all time as they tour the songs from their hotly anticipated album, G4 Love Songs for the very first time. An evening of classic and romantic music that will surely transport you away for the evening with these consummate entertainers. G4 will be joined by some very special guests live on stage at this show including soprano MaryJess (winner of the Chinese X Factor and singer of the Downton Abbey Theme), Oli Nez (internationally-renowned multi-instrumentalist), Sorrelli Strings (critically-acclaimed string trio) and a local choir. Tickets £29.50.

On Friday 29th at Ilminster Arts Centre from 8.00pm see Amy Roberts and the Richard Exall Quintet. Amy has continued to develop and is now very as a charismatic performer on flute, clarinet and saxophones. Richard has experience in widely varied jazz styles and has played with Chris Barber since 2004, the Mike Westbrook Big Band and a performance at the Barbican with the World famous Big Carla Bley Band. They are both multi instrumentalists who perform an eclectic range of high octane music on a range of clarinets, saxophones and flute. Together they make music that crosses that traditional divides of the jazz world, performing melodic and intricate arrangements that appeal to listeners of all styles of music.

Tickets £16.

On Saturday 30th from 7.30pm at The Exchange in Sturminster Newton join internationally renowned vocalist and BBC Radio presenter, Claire Martin OBE, and legendary saxophonist and singer, Ray Gelato, for their new show together: ‘A Swingin’ Affair’.

Celebrating the release of their album ‘We’ve Got a World That Swings.’ These much celebrated and respected artists take to the stage to explore Great American Songbook. If you like your music sassy, sharp and swinging, this is the show for you. Tickets £17.

On Saturday 30th from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Whitney: Queen of the Night’. A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time, Whitney Houston. This award winning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artistes, and together with a powerhouse and breath-taking performance in the spirit of Whitney, deliver a show that exceeds expectation on every level. Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hit’s that include, ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘One Moment In Time’, ‘I’m Every Woman’, ‘My Love is Your Love’, ‘I will Always Love You’, and many more, this show beautifully remembers the most highly awarded female artist. Whitney’s one true legacy was her music which touched most of us at some time in our lives. Tickets £24.

On Saturday 30th from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see ‘Southern Tenant Folk Union’.

One of the most highly acclaimed Folk/Bluegrass bands in the UK today, they have just released their seventh album, ‘Join Forces’, and since starting out in 2006 have toured their exciting live show all over the UK, Ireland, Netherlands and Germany. An all acoustic band with banjo, fiddle, double bass, acoustic guitar, percussion and harmony vocals, they perform an eclectic mix of high energy atmospheric Folk. Tickets £16.

Performance On Wednesday 6th September at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil at 7.30pm see ‘Jethro’ on his Bull and Bonkers Tour. A memorable evening of hysterical nonsense with a fantastic comic storyteller with stories old and new. Jethro beguiles and befuddles his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius. Over 4 million DVD sales pay testament to the legion of fans who have followed Jethro faithfully throughout his career. Tickets £21.

On Saturday 16th at Octagon Theatre from 7.30pm the Russian State Opera returns with another stunning new production ‘Puccini’s Tosca’. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live orchestra with over 30 musicians. A historical 18th Century period melodrama where love and politics collide and murder takes place at the highest level. The core of the intriguing theme is romance over politics, which is relevant even in today’s world. Originally set in Rome in 1800s, it tells the story of two idealistic lovers, Tosca and Cavaradossi. Their trust is set to be

tested by Scarpia, the ruthless police officer who has no boundaries. Scarpia has sentenced Cavaradossi to death. The officer is prepared to let Cavaradossi go if Tosca is willing to spend the night with Scarpia… This hunting tragedy with its breath-taking arias will transport you to the world of romantic Rome full of drama, passion, love, and betrayal. Brand new settings and fantastic costumes, exquisite singing and those wonderful tunes that the audience will still be humming to themselves on their way home, making this a must see opera production for everyone. Sung in Italian with English Subtitles.

Tickets £33.

From Monday 18th to Saturday 23rd from 7.00pm the Swan Theatre in Yeovil presents ‘Entertaining Mr Sloane’. A 1964 dark comedy which gives audiences a snapshot of 1960s Britain and some of the ways in which a lack of acceptance and empathy affected people who - for whatever reason - did not conform to the social conventions of the time. In particular; those members of society damaged early in their lives who - in order to cope with adult life - ended up preying on the goodwill and vulnerability of others. Manipulation, jealousy, murder, the shame of unmarried motherhood, the frustrations of illegal homosexuality and a chilling failure to nurture children in care are some of the themes in this play.

Joe Orton knits them all together with wit and his typical sharpness for social commentary. In aid of Yeovil Heartbeat charity, which supports cardiac rehabilitation at Yeovil hospital and outlying areas.

Tickets £12, includes a pre-show glass of wine, from 07834 322090.

On Friday 29th at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil at 7.30pm see Jay McGuiness, Natalie Lowe and Louis Smith. Live on stage with BBC Radio Two’s Leo Green with musicians, dancers and singers with two Strictly champions and one Strictly professional who will swing, bop, jitterbug, lindy hop, jive and ballroom through the greatest songs from the greatest decade of music! The music in the show spans various styles from romantic ballads and crooner songs through to classic pop hits and the shattering world of rock ’n’ roll. Tickets £36.

Films On Friday 1st September at 8.00pm at the David Hall the Petherton Picture Show presents ‘Another Mother’s Son’. Based on the true story of Louisa Gould, the drama is set during World War II on the Nazi-occupied island of Jersey.

Lou took in an escaped Russian

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T THE TOWNS FOR MORE MUSIC & FILMS POW and hid him over the war’s course. The tension mounts as it becomes clear that Churchill will not risk an assault to recapture the British soil, and the island community spirit begins to fray under pressures of hunger, occupation and divided loyalty.

Against this backdrop, Lou fights to preserve her family’s sense of humanity and to protect the Russian boy as if he was her own.

Starring Jenny Seagrove. Tickets £5.

On Saturday 2nd at Westlands Entertainment Centre in Yeovil at 7.30pm see ‘Moonlight’. A timeless story of human connection and self-discovery, which chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighbourhood of Miami. Tickets £10.

On Sunday 3rd from 7.30pm at Westlands Entertainment Centre in Yeovil see ‘The Deep Blue Sea’. A flat in Ladbroke Grove, West London in 1952. When Hester Collyer is found by her neighbours in the aftermath of a failed suicide attempt, the story of her tempestuous affair with a former RAF pilot and the breakdown of her marriage to a High Court judge begins to emerge. With it comes a portrait of need, loneliness and long-repressed passion. Behind the fragile veneer of post-war civility burns a brutal sense of loss and longing. Starring Helen McCrory and Tom Burke. Tickets £14.

On Monday 4th at 7.30pm at Westlands Entertainment Centre in Yeovil see ‘Alone in Britain’. Based on actual Gestapo files given to German author Hans Fallada by a novelist friend just after the war, Fallada’s remarkable tome tells the story of Otto and Anna Quangel, in reality Otto and Elise Hampel, a working class couple in Berlin, Germany who, having lost their only son, Hans, to the conflict in France, wage a two-person propaganda war, by writing postcards with seditious messages, urging their fellow Germans to stand up to Hitler’s ruling Nazi party, then leaving them in public places to be read. Starring Brenda Gleeson and Emma Thompson.

Tickets £10.

On Friday 15th at 8.00pm at the David Hall the Petherton Picture Show presents ‘Their Finest’.

Follows a diffident young Welsh woman who lands a job with a unit making short propaganda films for the Ministry of Information at the height of the Blitz. Featuring Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy. Tickets £5.

On Friday 29th at 8.00pm at the David Hall the Petherton Picture

Show presents ‘The Odyssey’.

Biopic of the French ocean-going adventurer and filmmaker, Jacques Cousteau. In 1948 Cousteau, his wife and their two sons, are living an idyllic life in a pretty house overlooking the Mediterranean.

But Cousteau longs for adventure.

Having invented an aqualung which enables him to breathe under water, he discovers a whole new world. And having discovered it, he sets out to explore it. And to do that, he is willing to sacrifice everything else. In French with subtitles. Tickets £5.

For Children On Saturday 24th September from 7.00pm at the Octagon Theatre Castaways have their annual showcase. The children love this opportunity to show off their talents either in the group numbers, or duets and solos. The evening is always packed full of songs from the top musicals, along with some that you may not be so familiar with. Tickets £11.

Other On Sunday 3rd September from 2.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton leading actress and screenwriter Dame Eileen Atkins will be in conversation with the distinguished theatre director Richard Digby Day. Dame Eileen’s career has been filled with theatre, television and film as well as writing. Her recent one woman show Ellen Terry with Eileen Atkins at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse weaved together the performances and lectures of the renowned Victorian actress to wide acclaim.

She has recently played Queen Mary in The Crown, a Netflix drama series. Tickets £10.

On Friday 8th from 6.30pm at Hauser and Wirth in Bruton the first of the ‘What are Gardens For?’ talks begin with Shane Connolly: Bringing the Garden Inside.

Flowers, fruit and foliage are all elements that help make a garden a pretty picture, but bring them into the house and they take on a new life. When in the hands of Shane Connolly, one of the world’s leading floral artists, holder of a Royal Warrant ‘By Appointment to the Prince of Wales’ and the man who lined the nave of Westminster Abbey with trees for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, they become an art in themselves. Accordingly, his work appears on the best dinner tables and events at large venues such as the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Royal Academy. A firm believer in using seasonal, British-grown flowers, Shane brings a lightness of touch – as likely to highlight the particular intricacies of an individual tulip or the chequered charms of a tiny fritillary as he is to

wow you with a large arrangement reminiscent of a Dutch master. And it can all have a deeper meaning too: his new book, ‘Discovering the Meaning of Flowers’ examines ancient floral symbolism and the language of flowers. So, while firmly standing in the present, Shane will be looking at the history of floral art and the meaning of that bouquet you are giving to a friend.

Tickets £12.

On Saturday 9th from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Hauser and Wirth in Bruton there is a ‘Bookbinding Workshop’. During this one-day workshop inspired by the current exhibition ‘Rashid Johnson.

Stranger’, each of the participants will have the opportunity to make a concertina structured hardback book using bookbinding tools and techniques. This is a versatile form of bookmaking that enables the book to be opened and extended as a freestanding potential platform for display or portable installation that can be viewed in the round. The workshop is led by Guy Begbie who is an interdisciplinary artist, bookbinder, lecturer at UWE, Bristol and artist’s book workshop provider. In his current arts practice he investigates the activated fold and the dérive.

This is realised through printmaking and free standing architectural book forms. He has recently been the recipient of the ‘Manly Library Artists Book Award 2017’ Sydney, Australia and has been an artist in residence in three Australian Universities. Tickets £90, includes lunch in the Roth Bar and Grill.

On Saturday 9th from 6.30pm at Hauser and Wirth in Bruton ‘What Are Gardens For’ talks continue with Julian and Isobel Bannerman ‘In Search of Wonderland’. What is it that lifts a garden above being more than a sum of its parts? That allusive, dreamlike quality that adds romance, mystery and depth? It is a quest that Julian and Isabel Bannerman have been on since they started designing together in the 1980s. Drawing on extensive references, from history and poetry, to literature, art and ancient landscapes, the couple have designed gardens great and small that feel like they have always been in the place where they sit so comfortably - from the gardens at Highgrove to their own at Trematon Castle in Cornwall. They will talk about their unique approach to garden design.

Tickets £12.

On Friday 15th from 7.30pm the Exchange in Sturminster Newton celebrates its 10th anniversary with Lord Fellowes. The Exchange was officially opened by Julian Fellowes, actor, director, and Academy Award winning screenwriter in 2007. Lord Fellowes

will speak and answer questions about a career that has now included the creation of Downton Abbey, scripts from many more films and TV productions and several novels. Ticket price includes a sit down two course meal. Tickets £25.

On Sunday 17th from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Hauser and Wirth in Bruton there is another ‘What are Gardens For’ event with Jason Ingram and a ‘Plant and Garden Photography’ workshop. Jason Ingram is an award-winning plant and garden photographer based in Bristol, England, whose work can be seen in books and top garden publications worldwide. He will lead a workshop on how to improve your garden and plant photography skills, using the Oudolf Field as your studio, and the day will include an informal assessment of everyone’s work at the end. This workshop is aimed at those who have some familiarity with using a camera, and who are keen on plant and garden photography. Please bring your own SLR camera, tripod, spare memory card and batteries.

Booking essential. Tickets £50, includes refreshments and lunch at the Roth Bar and Grill.

The Dinner Club and Dining Card As of this month the former two schemes are now joined in forces. The Dinner Club offers pleasant evening meals for usually between 25 to 40 people across all sections of life. It gets you out to meet new people and to try new places to eat. Providers offer a set menu at a special price for two or three courses.

The Dining Card offers restaurants and other dining outlets the chance to showcase local businesses with a discount and deals to those who hold the card.

Customers with a card can recoup the card cost after just a couple of meals and the participating restaurants have the opportunity of increasing business on quieter nights.

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Antiques and Collectables

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

Auctions, Fairs and Sales Duke’s in Dorchester has a General Sale at Avenue Auctions, Weymouth Avenue on 12 September at 10.30 am. Viewing times: Saturday prior to auction 9.30 am-12 noon; Monday prior to auction 9.30 am-7 pm and morning of the auction. Toys & Collectables Auction, 19 September at same venue. Viewing times: Saturday prior to auction 9.30am12noon; Monday prior to auction 9.30 am-7 pm and morning of the auction. Catalogues are available online.

McCubbing and Redfern Auction Rooms based in Wells has a Fine Art, Antique and Collectable auction on 20 September. Viewing for sales takes place on the previous Monday 10 am – 5 pm and Tuesday 10 am -7 pm. Further information from 01749 678099.

Lyme Bay Auctions in Seaton, East Devon is worth a visit at 10 am on 25 September for its monthly general auction of furniture, antiques, collectables, artwork and household goods. Viewing is the weekend before the sale and from 9 am on the morning. Live online bidding is available. Further information is available from 01297 22453.

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Lawrences Auction house in Crewkerne has General Sales on Wednesdays on 23 and 30 August and 6, 13 and 20 September. All sales start at 9.30 am and viewing is from the Tuesday before the sale from 9 am to 7 pm.

For more information call 01460 73041.

Charterhouse Auctioneers based in Long Street, Sherborne has a Coins, Stamps, Militaria, Collectors’ Items and Antiques auction on 22 September at 10am.

Viewing is on Wednesday 10 am to 6 pm and Thursday 10 am to 5 pm during sale week. Further details from 01935 812277.

On Saturday 2 September from 9.30 am to 4 pm pop along to the Digby Hall, Sherborne and discover the

Chasty Cottage Antique Fair. This has a number of interesting dealers and entry is £1.

There is a Fleamarket taking place at Digby Church Hall, Sherborne on Saturday, 9 September from 10 am to 4 pm and admission is free. To bag a table contact Fred at West Country Fairs on: 01749 677049.

Warden Hill Trading Post will be running a Craft Fair at Evershot Post on 3 September. For a full events calendar and information on stand availability contact 01935 83069 or email: whtpost@yahoo.com

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Auction of Classic Country House Furniture The Charterhouse two day auction on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th August includes a great selection of country house furnishing removed from Capard House, County Laois, Ireland.

“Although we are based in the West Country, we travel far and wide visiting and advising families looking to sell their antiques and collectors’ items,” commented Richard Bromell.

Capard House in County Laois is a neo-classical early Georgian country house with a Greek Doric portico. Items in the Charterhouse August auction include a pair of carved giltwood console tables £3,000-5,000*, a Cumberland extending dining table £2,000-4,000*, a set of 12 mahogany dining chairs £8001,200*, a pair of 18th century style carved giltwood wall mirrors £2,000-4,000 and a pair of George III style mahogany settees £1,000-2,000 amongst other lots of furniture, furnishings, ceramics and other items.Viewing for the auction, in which Charterhouse are also selling wine, whisky, silver, jewellery & watches on Thursday 24th followed by ceramics, furniture and interiors on Friday 25th August is on Wednesday 23rd 1-am-6pm and Thursday 24th 9am-5pm. Alternatively you can see all the lots and download a catalogue from www.charterhouse-auction.com.

For further information regarding these auctions, or to arrange a home visit, please contact Richard Bromell or Justine Jackson at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 or email items for valuation at info@charterhouseauction.com.*plus buyer’s premium 24% (inc VAT)

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Jewellery & Gems

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by Anthony White FGS FGA, PSJ Princes Street Jeweller

What is the connection between this plane and your wrist watch?

A. The first-ever wrist-watch was invented for its pilot in 1904

A couple of months ago, my wife Jacqui and I toured the Design Museum in Kensington, perfectly timed (by chance) to coincide with the superb Cartier exhibition. Louis Cartier is of course most famous for his ground-breaking jewellery techniques, using platinum to achieve hitherto impossibly delicate and intricate diamondset designs.

However, this outstanding innovator Louis Cartier was also a friend of pioneer aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. In the early 1900s, flying time and range were so limited by the small fuel capacity that inaccurate timekeeping was a constant threat to the safety of aviators. The pocket watches of 1904 were nothing like precise enough and in any case, these early planes needed both hands firmly on the controls so a pocket watch was almost impossible to read anyway!

Alberto invited Louis to dinner one night to discuss his timekeeping problem and they came up with what now seems an obvious answer: he needed a durable and accurate watch strapped to his wrist.

Furthermore it had to be clear and easy to read despite the vibration and bouncing around experienced in these first very primitive flying machines.

From that meeting was born the concept of what we all now take completely for granted-- the wrist watch. His prototype, a superb example of Cartier's innovative and practical thinking, was so successful that it soon caught the eye of fashion aficionados of the early 1900s.

Consequently it went into production and those early models are not only much

sought after by today's collectors, but continue to be imitated by Cartier watches based entirely on that prototype.

From the early 1900s to the 1940s the vast majority of watch movements (reminder--they were all mechanical) were made in Switzerland. Watch manufacturers did not make their own movements but bought them from individual makers and Cartier was no exception to this.

He first went to Edmond Jaeger, then later to Vacheron Consantin, Audemars Piguet, Movado and Le Coultre to supply movements for his watches. Together with Zenith and even Rolex*, these watchmakers were just suppliers of movements to watch makers in those early days: until the late 1940s had not become brands of watches in their own right. * I have occasionally opened a plain-looking 1920s gold ladies' wrist watch to find it hiding a Rolex movement.

At PSJ we have an 80 year history of watch sales and servicing. In the early 1950s we had four watchmakers fully occupied in servicing mechanical watches in our Princes Street shop. Whether your watch has an automatic, hand wound or a quartz movement our onsite workshop continues to offer the traditional expertise that you deserve.

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Sport

Boxercise

by Gary Shackle, Sherborne Sports Centre Manager

We have been running Boxercise classes now for nearly 10 years, and they have always proved really popular. The Wed 6-7pm class is now being taken over by Ellie our newly qualified instructor, who promises to put her own spin on the class, with some exciting new routines and music included.

A Boxercise class is a great workout for the whole body and can incorporate many different components and types of equipment, from medicine balls to skipping ropes to Punch bags.

Not only do you burn 300-400 calories, you will have fun as well.

Correct technique takes a bit of practice and good instruction is always given, so that with progression you'll become more comfortable with the punches, enabling you to punch faster and better.

own, in pairs or as a group, Boxercise is the ultimate fitness workout.

If you have never tried Boxercise, then you must. Therefore for the whole of September we are offering you a great deal. If you are already a member of the Centre then “Bring a Friend for free”, or if you are not a member then still bring a friend and “Buy One and get the other Free”!

Some say that hitting the bag or focus pads is also a great way to release any pent up aggression or upset built up over the day!

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Health & Wellbeing

by Niki Cassar

Who is you and where is I In the past year or so, I’ve become intrigued by the increasing use of the word ‘you’ in radio and TV interviews and chat shows, when in fact, the person being interviewed is referring to themself and not somebody else. Typically, I’m hearing phrases which might start with something like ‘You feel scared’ or ‘You want to do it, but you can’t’ or ‘You just don’t know what to do in that situation’. Interestingly, I’ve also noticed that this form is mostly used when the person speaking is talking about something that clearly makes them feel uncomfortable and they are not ready or unwilling to own the emotion. By using the word ‘you’ they are able to avoid any personal feelings of discomfort, rather like hiding behind a shield.

I also notice the use of the word ‘you’ by my clients, who often share information with me that they’ve seldom or perhaps never shared with others. They feel they can do so because they know what whatever they tell me is totally confidential and will never be disclosed to others, and for me it is a great privilege that they feel able to do so. However, they’ll often begin by telling me what ‘you’ is thinking or feeling, and I always stop them and ask “Who is you and where is I?” This may provoke a blank stare, until I gently suggest that they take full responsibility for their emotions by using the ‘I’ word, because it is far more empowering.

Why do we use the ‘you’ word and what does it say about us

when we do? I have come to understand that it makes people feel safer and less vulnerable, by identifying with a much larger group of people who they would like to believe all think or feel the same way as they do.

Unfortunately repetitive usage of the ‘you’ word becomes a habit, and most likely the person using it will do on a regular basis, even though unconsciously.

In my experience, those who regularly avoid the use of the personal pronoun ‘I’ are often lacking in confidence and selfesteem, even though they may be broadcasters, singers, actors, writers or whatever. By putting on the wizard’s cloak, they are able to present a confident face to the world, but when the cloak is removed, they are often people who are very shy and feel socially inadequate.

Shyness, lack of confidence, selfesteem and self-worth are issues I work with on a daily basis, and are always rooted in our childhood conditioning. You (and I am talking to you, the reader!) don’t need to wear a wizard’s cloak to show the world you are a good, loveable or funny person, and you certainly don’t need to talk about ‘you’ when there is a wonderful ‘I’ just waiting to emerge, like a butterfly from a chrysalis!

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Financial Planning

by Mark Salter, Financial Planner.

The Magic of Compound Returns SO, WHAT IS COMPOUND INTEREST? Albert Einstein once called compound interest “the greatest mathematical discovery of all time”. But you don’t need to be as intelligent as Einstein to understand compound interest. In fact, it is a very simple concept.

When you invest money you earn interest on your capital. The next year you earn interest on both your original capital and the interest from the first year. In the fifth year you earn interest on your capital and the first four years’ interest. You get the picture. The concept of earning interest on your interest is the magic of compounding.

It’s very much like using a snowball to build a snowman. As your capital rolls down the hill it becomes bigger and bigger. Even if you start with a small snowball, given enough time, you can end up with an extremely large snowball indeed.

Although a 2% difference in return might sound a very small number, over a period of 10, 20 or 30 years, the difference becomes a very large number. The difference in returns doesn’t have to just be from the investment performance, it could be from a mixture of other factors such as lower investment costs and paying less tax.

Example:The table below demonstrates the magic of compound returns and the difference between a return of 5% and 7% on £100,000 over a 30 year time frame.

The 5% return would have seen your £100,000 increase by over four times its original amount increasing to £432,194.

The 7% return would have seen your £100,000 increase by over seven times its original amount to £761,226. The returns payable in the 30th year up to a whopping £49,800!

Years 1 10 20 30

5% Return £105,000 £162,889 £265,330 £432,194

7% Return £107,000 £196,175 £386,968 £761,226

The small number of just 2% would have provided you with an extra £329,032!

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invests £100 per month from age 20 to 29 and then lets their investments grow is likely to have more money at age 60 than someone who invests £100 a month from age 30 to 59.

Small Difference in Returns Matter – A lot! As demonstrated above over long period of time the difference between 5% and 7% is enormous.

Don’t Spend Everything – We call it delayed gratification Investing isn’t everything. Like most things in life it is best to strike a balance so it’s getting the right balance between enjoying yourself now and providing for your future.

Over time, regular saving of quite small amounts can build up to a large sum of money If you save If you save £100 per month for 40 years and your investments compound at 10% a year how much would you have? The answer is an astonishing £559,461.

Time and patience are the friends of compounding and, therefore, of investing You have to exercise patience and discipline if you want to see the full benefits of compounding returns.

The Rule of 72 states that you can find out how many years it will take for your investment to double by dividing 72 by the percentage rate of growth. So it will take 9 years for your investments to double if they grow at 8% a year (72/8=9). But it will only take 6 years if your investments grow at 12% and so on. The Rule of 72 only provides an approximate answer but it is sufficiently accurate for many calculations.

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Yeovil Hospital calls on the public to return unused therapy equipment The therapy team at Yeovil Hospital is requesting the return of any equipment borrowed but no longer needed, no matter how long ago the items were received. The call was sparked by the team having to reorder brand new crutches as the stores ran low.

Last year alone, Yeovil Hospital spent £112,900 on equipment lent to patients; that could be drastically cut this year if items are returned.

Senior occupational therapist Elizabeth Goodwill said: “There is a common misconception that we can’t reuse crutches and other equipment, but we can! It is all thoroughly cleaned and can easily be reused. If everyone returned their items it would save the NHS millions across the UK. “We are committed to ensuring patients have the items they need while they recover, and many people don’t realise they are

supposed to hand them back, or think they might hold on to them ‘just in case’. If you need them again we will lend them out again, so please hand them back in between.

“If you have any crutches, frames or commodes in your garage and cupboards, please pop them back to the therapy department at Yeovil Hospital. We won’t ask any questions, we’ll just say thank you!”

Any therapy equipment will be accepted regardless of the hospital they were issued

Say Cheese!

at, the public can take them to the reception desk in the therapy department on Level 3 of the hospital. There are a number of free for 20 minutes car parking spaces outside the main entrance which people can use to drop off equipment.

Cheese lovers take note: on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September the Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival takes place at the recreation ground. Featuring over 90 food producers from the West Country, there will be over 25 Cheese Makers from around the region. This year some new Cheese Makers are welcomed to the event. There are cheese varieties for all including much loved Cheddar, Soft Cheese, various Blue Cheeses or flavoured Cheese. Local crafts are included in the show too, as well as music, children's entertainment, the Real Ale Tent and the Cider Tent - both showcasing local products and the Mousetrap Food Theatre sponsored

by Harts. Entrance £5 per adult, under 14's free. More information can be found at www.cheesefestival.co.uk

The commodes lent out by the hospital cost £21.45 each, with zimmer frames at £14.19 and crutches costing £8.36. These are just a small selection of the many items the occupational therapist team has access to that support patients in their recovery.

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Bargain

Hunters Corner

Home & Garden

2 Stone Garden pots with tulip feather design. With box or plant. £45 each or £80 for 2. 01935 421547.

Victor traditional cast iron kitchen scales, pear shape brass pan. Includes full set of cast iron weights. Superb condition. £60.

01935 824029

Bedside table, white, wooden with three drawers, originally purchased from The Old Creamery. £20.

01935 426197

3 dining chairs (antique) in need of TLC £15.

01935 473880

Glass TV stand with 3 shelves and chrome legs, suitable for TVs up to approximately 32” screen size. Excellent condition. £15. 01935 426197 Set of two matching "Eminent" suitcases (26").

Robust & secure navy blue polycarbonate. Retractable pull along handle and 2 sturdy wheels. Identical locks with key and also combination lock. Interior linings, pockets and elasticated straps. e. c. (infrequent use). Also useful for storage. Pair £18.

01935 872217 3 Piece green Suite, comprising 3 Seater Settee and 2 Chairs. £25 ono. Buyer to collect. 0146053928 Oak kneehole desk in excellent condition. £145.

01935 817556 Mahogany book trough with handles 3’ wide, 2’8” high.

Ideal bookcase. £45.

01935 817556 Old oak child’s rocking chair. £40. 01935 817556 Small low oak side table with drawer below. Ideal for TV. £25. 01935 817556 32" colour TV with stand, remote and instruction book. Excellent condition. £75. 01935 850647 Repro mahogany three drawer unit suitable for bedroom. Ex. Con. £40.

01935 850647 Computer desk large. £15.

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AIRCAST Cryo/Cuff for cold and compression. Ideal for those recovering from a new knee. As new. Cost over £100, accept £50.

01935 815806 NEXT Double-sized Duvet with Red Duvet Cover with a Decorative Border in darker Red+2 matching pillowcases & Matching Pair of Eyelet lined Curtains Size 66"w x 90" l. As new. moved & downsized -not req'd. The lot for £30. o.n.o.

01935 414677 Black Wrought Iron decorated Fire screen Folds into 3 parts. Fully opened measures 39". e.c. £10.00 o.n.o. 01935 414677 Oak kneehole desk in e.c. £120. 01935 817556.

Mahogany book trough/bookcase with lifting handles, 3’w x 2’8’’h. £39.

01935 817556.

Old elm child’s rocking chair. £35. 01935 817556.

Small low oak table with lower shelf and drawer beneath. Ideal for TV. £35.

01935 817556

Fish cutlery, 12 piece silver plate knives and forks, 5DWTS per doz, coronet plate EPNS A1. £20.

01935 824029 Period Cherrywood chest of five drawers, oak and pine lined, elm backboards.

Harlequin set of brass swan drop handles. Estate/ country made c1700/30.

38” (97mm), W 40” (102mm), H 19.5”(49.5mm). £385 can deliver locally.

01935 882835 (evenings).

Truma high pressure propane pigtail POL connector, new, unused £10.

01935 824029

Singer (hand sewing machine) £10. 01935 473880 Old Ransomes lawn edge trimmer (Ipswich England) Needs t.l.c. £50.

07746 93792 1 Walking stick Westwoods folding chairs in case.

Suitable for fishing, tripod assistance, etc. New £15 each. £10 each.

01935 421389 Tennis rackets adults £10-£15. 01935 473880 Suitcases, (Hard Delsey and Samsonite) colours black, burgundy, 70cm by 51cm £5 each. 01935 473880

Genuine “Sholley” 4 wheeled shopping trolley with brakes. Adjustable handle height. Roomy waterproof bag with top.

Very sturdy and safe for elderly or disabled person. v.g.c. £12. 01935 872217 Roll of bailer twine suitable for old farm machinery still in wrapping. £30.

01935 42138 Wooden Pallets. Large. For compost box, furniture or firewood! Solid wood.

Bargain at £3 each.

01935 424724 Two 3-position Folding Patio Chairs, padded covers, both foR £20.00

Royal Doulton ‘Rondelay’ fine bone china, 7 cups, 5 saucers, superb condition. £35. 01935 824029

Electric sewing machine in good working order £15.

01935 473880

White spacious 2-door Bathroom Cabinet, 2 shelves £15.00

Assortment of glasses. £1 each. Pair of footstools 2 p air £5. 01935 429641

Propane LPG Gas Cylinder £20. 01935 824029

Miscellaneous

Tubular Bathroom Light with pull-switch. Gilt ends (£35 new) £10.00

Baby & Children

Maclaren twin stroller pushchair with adjustable lie-back seats. Complete with rain cover, foot muff and shopping net. v.g.c. £35. 01935 872217

Sports & Leisure

Large wooden sketching/field easel for painting or display, folds to portable size. £12.

01935 426197 Tennis rackets adults £10-£15. 01935 473880

Truma high pressure propane pigtail POL connector, new, unused £10.

01935 824029 Gas Regulator, for camping or barbecue, still sealed in packaging, new. £6.

01935 82402

Electric Blender 3 in 1 blending set, for pureeing, chopping and blending, plus whisk attachment, jug and recipe book. Stainless steel blades, 600w. Item is boxed and unused. £15.

01935 824029

Dry Stone Walling and Paving

Any size, any condition, make or model or condition, any size. We collect in any area

By Registered Firearms Dealer

07970 742471

All types of stone walling undertaken www.yenstonewalling.co.uk

Paid White wall-mounted Spotlights £5.00

Artist’s Overhead Lamp (clips on easel) £5.00

Wicks 2 section extension ladder. Aluminium. Closed height 4 metres, 13 rungs per section. £40.

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Pair Chrome Tough-light Bedside Lights (B&Q £35 each) both for £10.00

Circular padded-top Stool – unused £5.00

Air Compressor SIT AIRSTREAM AH3 HP/50.

240 volts. £100.

01935 423870

Victor traditional cast iron kitchen scales, pear shape brass pan. Includes full set of cast iron weights. Superb condition. £60.

01935 824029

White Bathroom Undersink Storage Unit, 2 doors, shelved (Argos £34.99) £10.00

3-tier chrome hanging Vegetable Rack £3.00 All in good condition 01935700108/07968733917

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