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Originally produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards in association with Dean and Judy Manos.

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AUGUST 26 Songs of Praise, Fun Dog Show, Jo Burt Experience, Kingsdon Festival, 11.00am Netball, BBQ & bar, Sports and Recreation Cricket Club, 2.30pm Ralegh 400 Festival presents ‘From Exe to Axe’ play, Paddock Gardens, Sherborne, 2.30pm ‘Hardy and the Monuments’, White Hart, Yetminster, 4.00pm Music Night with Twisted Vinyl, Yetminster Sports Club, 8.00pm 27 Car Boot Sale, Playing Fields, Alweston ‘The Olde Boston Tea Party’, Queens Arms, Corton Denham, 2.00pm 28 Summer Diesel Days, Yeovil Railway Centre, Stoford, 11.00am3.00pm ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ film, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 3.00pm ‘The Breadwinner’ screening, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 6.30pm ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ film, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 3.00pm Quiz Night, White Hart, Yetminster, 7.00pm Cruse Bereavement Care Information evening, Puriton Village Hall, 7.00pm

AN EVENING WITH ALAN JOHNSON

Saturday 26 September Winstone’s Books, Sherborne, 7.00pm Tickets £5 from 01935 816128 www.winstonebooks.co.uk

BILL SMARME AND THE BIZNESS Saturday 8 September

Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 7.30pm Bar. Free Parking. Tickets £12, £10 in advance from 07746 605523 Funds to Caryford Community Hall Association

SEPTEMBER 1 Produce Market, Market House, Ilminster, 8.30am-12.30pm Coffee Morning, Market House, Castle Cary, 9.00am-12.00 noon Grand Opening of Fairfield, Fairfield, Florida Fields, Castle Cary, 10.00am Cider Saturday, Sherborne Museum, 11.00am-3.00pm* Aldhelm Annual Fete, Pageant Gardens, Sherborne, 1.00pm4.00pm Annual Flower Show, Memorial Hall, Wincanton, 2.00pm Garden Show, Stourton Caundle Village Hall, 2.00pm Race Night for Weldmar Hospicecare, Leigh Village Hall, 7.00pm ‘Flawless’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm Country and Western Dance Club host George Mcintosh, Davis Hall, West Camel, 7.30pm 2 Steam Train Day, Yeovil Railway Centre, Stoford, 10.30am-4.00pm ‘Hot Flush’ concert, URC, North Street, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 2.30pm ‘300 Years of West Coker Almshouses’, Village Hall and St Martin’s Church, West Coker, 3.00pm Yeovil Concert Band, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 3.00pm 3 Lodestone Opening of Wells Branch Templecombe area ‘Monmouth Rebellion’ Mature man with Parkinson’s & his talk, Langport Library, partner would welcome your support, 7.30pm companionship, humour & good 4 Age UK Information listening skills. and Benefits Role includes personal care, Advice Surgery, walks & occasional meals. The Rendezvous, Caring experience essential, also Sherborne, 10.00ammust have an interest in complementary 12.00 noon therapies & the esoteric. Toys, Collectables, Initially just a few hours increasing Vintage Clothing and over time plus occasional evenings or Accessories auction, overnight stays. Extra hours for house Duke’s Auctioneers, cleaning if interested. Dorchester, 10.30am Please email Blackmore Vale U3A sensitivecarer@gmail.com Open Day, Henstridge with details of your experience, Village Hall, 2.30pm* qualifications and personal interests.

Coffee Morning, David Hall, South Petherton, 10.00am-12.00 noon ‘Bags of Trouble’, Wincanton Library, 10.30am-12.00 noon Probus Club meeting, Sports Club, Somerton, 12.00 noon-2.00pm Nightime at Ninesprings, Ninesprings Café, Yeovil, 7.00pm-9.00pm 30 Simpson Millar Legal Surgery, The Old Barn, Yeovil, 11.30am1.30pm ‘Jonas Kaufman’ concert, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 7.00pm ‘The Hound of Baskervilles’ performance, Castle Gardens, Sherborne, 7.30pm Quiz, Somerton Sports Club, 8.30pm Yeovil Blackmore Vale and National Trust Association lunch, Holbrook Manor, Wincanton 30-31 Actiontrack Creative Lab, David Hall, South Petherton, 10.00am4.00pm* 31 ‘The Classical Divas’ concert, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm ‘Darkest Hour’ film, Davis Hall, West Camel, 7.30pm Geoff Simkins, Dave O’Higgins & ‘The Nikki Iles Trio’ concert, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm

From the Editor

A year ago I took over from the late and much missed Franchesca Dening as Editor of The Conduit. And what a year it has been. In our continuing mission to meet our reader’s hunger for a range of interesting topics, we have introduced many new columnists and are continuing to grow the Food and Drink, Health and Wellbeing, Creative Writing and Lifestyle pages. However the life blood of The Conduit is its Event listings and our determination to bring as many of the different activities across West Dorset and Somerset to your attention in an easy to find and digest format. With that in mind, you will find that next month’s Conduit has a slightly new feel, with a brand new Front Cover design and easier to read Events’ listings. We also have the very popular and growing Conduit website which gives you the chance to download events yourself – go visit: www.theconduitmagazine.co.uk where you will also find a free trade directory to enter your business or to check out who can help when you need a particular service in the area. Happy browsing!

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WHAT’S ON

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WI Meeting, Parish Rooms, Somerton, 7.15pm ‘British Birds of Prey’ talk, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 7.30pm General Sale, Lawrence’s Auction, Crewkerne, 9.30am ‘A Photographic Odyssey: Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition Captured on Camera’ talk, Digby Memorial Hall, Sherborne, 3.30pm & 6.45pm Joe Pasquale, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘The Badass Ladies Network’ meeting, The Carpenters Arms, Sherborne, 8.00pm* Health Walk, Somerton Library, 11.30am Martock History Group walk, Hurst and Water Street, 6.00pm ‘The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society’ film, Kingsbury Episcopi Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘Jethro’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘How to Show Vegetables’ talk, Methodist School Room, Castle Cary, 7.30pm Autumn Fine Art Sale, Duke’s Auctioneers, Dorchester, 10.30am Monthly Market, Market Place, Somerton, 9.00am2.00pm ‘Winter Ridge’, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 6.30pm Auction and Silent Auction, Queen Camel Memorial Hall, 6.45pm ‘Old Time Music Hall’ performance, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 7.00pm ‘The Secret Stylist: Style Clinic’, Market House, Castle Cary, 7.30pm

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‘Madama Butterfly’ opera, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Call My Bluff – Wine Tasting Evening’, East Coker Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘Johnny Cash Roadshow’ with Clive John, the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri’ film, Wadham School, Crewkerne, 7.30pm ‘Pixels Ensemble’, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm ‘The Mercy’, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm Autumn Woodworking Show, Yandles, Martock, 10.00am-4.00pm* ‘Patchwork’, All Saints Parish Church, Martock, 10.00am-4.00pm* Coffee Morning, Market House, Castle Cary, 9.30am-12.30pm Coffee Morning, Memorial Hall, Wincanton, 10.00am Farmer’s Market, Moorlands Shopping Precinct, Martock, 10.00am-1.00pm Village Café, Village Hall, Sandford Orcas, 10.30am Yarlington Fair, Yarlington House, 11.00am-5.00pm Flowers and Fun Day, Holnest Church, 2.00pm5.00pm Diesel Excursion, Yeovil Pen Mill Bill Smarme and The Bizness, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 6.45pm10.00pm ‘Pixels Ensemble’ concert, Dance House, Crewkerne, 7.30pm Fun Quiz Night, Conservative Club, Yeovil, 7.30pm

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‘The Greatest Showman’ film, Hinton St George Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘Elio Pace’ concert, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘The Extraordinary Genius of Sir Christopher Wren’ talk, Digby Memorial Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm 9 Vintage Market, Market House, Castle Cary, 10.00am-3.00pm Holnest Church Open Heritage Day, 10.00am4.00pm Ash Excellent Eight Races, Martock Primary School, 11.00am Yeovil Ukulele Club Festival, Great Tithe Barn, Haselbury Mill, nr Crewkerne, 11.00am-9.00pm Castaway Theatre Group, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.00pm 10 ‘Blackwork Fruits in Colour’ workshop, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 9.30am-3.30pm Yeovil Blackmore Vale and National Trust Association visit Dyffryn Gardens Probus Club ‘Wreck of the Halsewell’ presentation, Yeovil Court Hotel, 1.30pm Crystal and Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Journey, David Hall, South Petherton, 2.00pm-3.30pm New Forest Owl Studio talk, Templecombe Village Hall, 7.15pm ‘Goldsmithing’ talk, Blake Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm 11 ‘Climbers and Wall Shrubs’ talk, Milborne Port Village Hall, 2.30pm ‘Wedding Wonders’, Ile Valley Flower Club, Broadway Village Hall, 7.30pm 12 General Sale, Lawrence’s Auction, Crewkerne, 9.30am Bruton Horticultural Society visit Haskins Garden Centre, 12.00 noon U3A Meeting, Martock Parish Hall, 2.00pm-4.00pm ‘The Franklin Expedition’ talk, St Andrew’s Church, Yetminster, 2.30pm ‘Winter Hanging Baskets and Tubs’ talk, Long Sutton Village Hall, 6.30pm ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ film, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm Dame Esther Rantzen, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm 12-15 ‘Ravenscroft’ performance, Warehouse Theatre, Ilminster, 7.30pm 13 Guided Walk of the Town, Crewkerne Museum, 10.30am

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‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ film, the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.00pm ‘La Boheme on Sydney Harbour’ screening, Westland’s Entertainment Venue, 7.00pm ‘Bach Flower Remedies For You, Your Pets and Your Plants’ talk, East Coker Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘Grasses’ talk, Millennium Hall, Seavington, 7.30pm 14 ‘Beyond the Barricade’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Lipstick on your Collar’, the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ film, Hardington Mandeville Village Hall, 7.30pm Flying Folk, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm ‘Rant’ concert, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm 15 Community Breakfast, Glanvilles Wootton Village Hall, 8.30am-11.00am Coffee Morning, Market House, Castle Cary, 9.00am-12.00 noon Craft Fayre, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, 9.30am1.00pm* Farmers Market, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, 10.00am Fleamarket, Digby Church Hall, Sherborne, 10.00am4.00pm* ‘Milkshake’ cast, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 12.00pm & 3.30pm Family Race Night, North Cadbury Village Hall, 7.00pm An Evening with Ian Botham and Geoff Miller, George Albert Hotel, Evershot, 7.00pm ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ film, Parish Rooms, Somerton, 7.30pm ‘Instructions for Border Crossing’, David Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’, Halstock Village Hall, 7.30pm 15-16 Open Day, Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre, 11.30am-3.30pm 15-16 National Animal Welfare Trust Barn Sale and Afternoon Teas, Heaven’s Gate Farm, Langport, 12.00 noon-4.00pm* 16 Car Boot Sale, Terraces, Sherborne, 9.00am-12.00 noon 16th Autumn Garden Fair, Mapperton House and Gardens, 10.00am-4.00pm Steam Train Day, Yeovil Railway Centre, Stoford, 10.30am-4.00pm

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WHAT’S ON

SHERBORNE STEAM & WATERWHEEL CENTRE - SSWC This hidden gem, on Oborne Road, dating from 1869 is the source of potable water for Sherborne and surrounding villages. In Victorian times Sherborne’s water was so badly polluted that the death rate rose to over 67 per thousand with the consequence that the Local Board of Health was required to provide an alternative to that from the Dymore springs. A Lancastrian engineer who worked for the Metropolitan Water Board designed a scheme using water from the Oborne Stream and Sherborne Castle Lake to drive a large waterwheel which pumped water from boreholes at Castleton to a reservoir near the Gryphon School and then by gravity to the town’s population. Very soon the demand for water increased and the Board decided to boost the supply by the installation of a steam engine and boilers in a new building at Castleton in 1876. This complex still exists and forms SSWC’s operation leased from Wessex Water who pump water using electrical borehole pumps from the underground aquefer. The original waterwheel, built by Stothert & Pitt of Bath, was badly damaged in a flood in 1898 and replaced by Edward White of Redditch. This wheel ran until 1959 when electrical pumps took over. The steam engine, boilers and pumps were sold for scrap in 1932 but the waterwheel was left in the wheelpit as it was too difficult to extract. It remained there, deteriorating, until replaced in 2008 – the wheel you can see running on Open Days. There is also a Daniel Maggs waterwheel of 1819 rescued from a farm at Nether Cerne. Daniel Maggs was the precursor of Hindley. The steam engine, the largest in Dorset, was originally installed at Gillingham Brick & Tile Works in 1872 and was made by the same company, E.S. Hindley of Bourton. It has been refurbished and installed with a boiler, along with a small Hindley engine in a new building. These can be seen running under steam on Open Days. Visitors can see more information about the history of the site through the video system, enjoy a picnic whilst watching the wheel go round as the trains go by. As part of Dorset Heritage Week the Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre will be open on Saturday & Sunday 14 &15 September 11.30 to 3.30, entry by donation. For more information go to www.sswc.co.uk Follow us online: www.theconduitmagazine.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON

Heritage Open Day, Sherborne Museum, 11.00am-3.00pm* Sherborne Folk Band, Digby Memorial Hall, Sherborne, 1.30pm-4.30pm CHAPS script read through, Charlton Horethorne Village Hall, 2.30pm ‘Queen of the Night’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm 17 Dorset Italian Complete Beginners, Sherborne, 9.30am ‘The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society’ film, Cerne Abbas Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘Heritage Veg’ talk, Halstock Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘Victorian Head Gardener’ talk, Over Stratton Village Hall, 7.30pm 17-22 ‘The Tempest’ performance, Swan Theatre, Yeovil, 7.45pm 17-22 Oct WEA course: ‘John Keats and John Clare: A Study in Contrasts and Affinities’, Vicarage Street Methodist Church, Yeovil, 10.00am-12.00 noon 18 Duke’s Auctioneers Sale, Avenue Auctions, Weymouth, 10.30am Pain Management Clinic, Millbrook Surgery, Castle Cary, 6.30pm ‘The Chris Barber Band’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm 19 General Sale, Lawrence’s Auction, Crewkerne, 9.30am ‘Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables’ auction, McCubbing and Redfern Auction Rooms, Wells, 10.00am ‘South Africa to Tanzania’ talk, Tintinhill Village Hall, 7.00pm ‘The Golden Fleece’ talk, Wincanton Library, 4.00pm* ‘The Blues Band’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Visionary or Vandal?’ talk, North Cadbury Village Hall, 7.30pm 20 Artisan and Craft Market, Market Square, South Petherton, 9.00am-4.00pm Dorset Italian False Beginners and Complete Beginners courses start, Castle Cary, 11.00am & 12.40pm Health Walk, Somerton Library, 11.30am ‘G4’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘My 3000 Mile Walk Across Africa’ talk, Martock Church, 7.30pm ‘Winterbourne Down RSPB Reserve’ talk, Millennium Hall, Seavington, 7.30pm ‘Finding Your Feet’, Ditcheat Village Hall, 7.30pm 21 Health Walk, Martock Shopping Precinct, 9.30am* 6

Chef’s Special Lunch, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, 12.30pm Words with Wine, Raleigh Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ film, Milborne Port Village hall, 7.30pm Health Walk, Martock Church, 7.30pm ‘The Kate Daniels Quartet’, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm ‘On Chesil Beach’ film, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm 22 Coffee Morning, Market House, Castle Cary, 9.00am-12.00 noon ‘Fungi Foray’ talk, Ham Hill Country Park, 10.00am12.00 noon Dawe’s Open Day, West Coker, 10.00am-4.00pm Church of St Mary 800th Anniversary, Charlton Mackrell, 2.30pm-4.30pm ‘Live Portrait Painting’ demonstration, Raleigh Hall, Sherborne, 2.30pm4.30pm ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri’ film, Warehouse Theatre, Ilminster, 7.30pm ‘Lady Bird’ film, Martock Parish Hall, 7.30pm ‘Trad Attack’, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm 22-23 ‘The Snail and the Whale’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, various times 22-23 Craft Weekend, Yeovil Railway Centre, Stoford 22-23 Healing and Spirit Fayre, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 11.00am-5.00pm 23 Benefice Holy Communion, Reading Room, Hillway, Charlton Mackrell, 10.00am 24 Somerton Sings, West Street Church, Somerton, 10.45pm ‘Gardening on a Slope’ talk, Community Hall, Bruton, 7.30pm ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ film, Leigh Village Hall, 7.30pm Green Gardeners AGM and bring and share supper, Parish Rooms, Somerton, 7.30pm 25 Tea Dance, Speedwell Hall, Crewkerne, 2.30pm WEA Open Evening, Long Sutton Village Hall, 7.00pm Quiz Night, White Hart, Yetminster, 7.00pm ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie Society’ film, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 7.30pm ‘Fruits of Autumn’ talk, Tithe Barn, Merriott, 7.30pm ‘The Dressing Room and Cannon and Ball’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Lies, Spies and Surprises – Berlin in the Cold War’ talk, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm

‘History of Yeovilton Airfield’ talk, Martock Primary School, 7.30pm Coffee Morning, David Hall, South Petherton, 10.00am12.00 noon Probus Club meeting, Somerton Sports Club, 12.00 noon-2.00pm ‘An Evening with Alan Johnson’, Winstone’s Books, Sherborne, 7.00pm ‘Strictly Flowers’ demonstration, Holy Trinity Church, Yeovil, 7.30pm Sonoko Miriam Welde, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘The Fossil Lady of Lyme’ performance, Tintinhull Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘The Feudal Barons Beauchamp and the Royal Seymours’ talk, Methodist Church Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm ‘Medecins Sans Frontieres – Why Do Families Become Refugees’ talk, Warehouse Theatre, Ilminster, 10.15am Short Health Walk, Somerton Sports Club, 11.30am Simpson Millar Legal Surgery, The Old Barn, Yeovil, 11.30am-1.30pm Sherborne Floral Evening Group visit Knoll Gardens ‘Pompeii’ talk, Parish Rooms, Somerton, 7.00pm ‘Using Unusual or Challenging Containers’ talk, Catholic Church Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm ‘A Career in Ruins’ talk, the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm Quiz, Somerton Sports Club, 8.30pm ‘Bombay’ talk, Sandford Orcas Village Hall, 6.30pm Charity Italian Evening, Nuova Italia, Ilchester, 7.00pm Quiz Night, Community Hospital, South Petherton, 7.00pm ‘Everyone Loves a Wedding…Dress’, Warehouse Theatre, Ilminster, 7.30pm ‘At Last’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Marty and the Wildcats’, the exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm ‘The Bromley Boys’ film, Davis Hall, West Camel, 7.30pm Avon and Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir, St Martins Church, West Coker, 7.30pm ‘The Churchfitters’, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm Coffee Morning, Market House, Castle Cary, 9.00am-12.00 noon Breakfast/Brunch, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, 10.00am-11.30am

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Levels Best Market, Montacute House, 10.00am-2.00pm* Silver Jubilee Men’s Pair’s Open, Wheathill Golf Club, Somerton Autumn Craft Fair, Digby Church Hall, Sherborne, 10.00am-4.00pm* Lee Mead, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Big Band Spectacular’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm International Elder Day, ACE Arts, Somerton, 11.00am-4.00pm Steam Train Day, Yeovil Railway Centre, Stoford, 10.30am-4.00pm Ralegh 400 Festival Walk and Talk with Cindy Chant, Castleton Church, Sherborne, 2.30pm Acoustic Night, David Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm

SEPTEMBER EXHIBITIONS*

Now-28 Oct ‘145 Miles’ exhibition, Beaminster Museum Now-26 Aug Bruton Art Society’s 65th Annual Exhibition, Kings Bruton Memorial Hall, 11.00am5.00pm* 28 Aug-15 Sept ‘A Quest for Beauty’, Ilminster Arts Centre, 9.30am-4.30pm 1-8 Sept ‘The Imaginarium of Curiosities’, ACE Arts, Somerton, 10.00am5.00pm 8 Sept Photographic Society Annual Photography Exhibition, Blake Hall, South Petherton, 10.00am4.00pm 8 Sept-10 Nov ‘Durand in Dorset: Andre Durand Exhibition’, The Grain Gallery, South Street, Sherborne, Tuesday-Saturday 10.00am-4.00pm 15-30 Sept ‘Footprints’, ACE Arts, Somerton, 10.00am-5.00pm 15-30 Sept Julie Jenkins ‘Sacred Space’, 2 The Old Police Station, North Street, Wincanton, 11.00am6.00pm 17 Sept-6 Oct ‘Journey’, Ilminster Arts Centre, 9.30am-4.30pm 20 Sept-1 Oct West Country Embroiderers ‘A Wonderful World of Stitch’, The Gallery Upstairs, Upton Country Park, Poole, 9.45pm4.45pm* 21 Sept-12 Oct ‘New Work by Richard Pikesley’, Jerram Gallery, Sherborne, 9.30am-5.00pm 25 Sept-5 Oct ‘Birds, Oceans and Flowers’, Malthouse Gallery, Manor Gardens, East Lambrook, 10.00am-5.00pm

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Castle Cary and Ansford celebrate the completion of its new community project! Following years of dedication and hard work from a group of volunteers, the Fairfield Project is now complete with a pump track, adventure trail, sensory garden, meadow gym, a network of hard pathways and more. This community resource is for old and young alike. Fundraising for this project began over 20 years ago, however, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until 2014 the land, known as Fairfield, became available to buy. Local volunteers formed the Fairfield Project team in 2015 and with the support of both Castle Cary and Ansford Councils got to work actualising the dreams of generations of young people in the local area. The project has come to fruition with the help of many sponsors who include: - Sport England, Tesco Bags of Help Scheme, Emily Estate, Brue Valley Rotary, Delaware Veterinary Services, Castle Cary Use Less Share More Group, South Somerset District Council, plus some anonymous donors. To celebrate the opening of the Fairfield, Castle Cary Town Council and Ansford Parish Council are holding a free community event on the Fairfield on Saturday 1 September 2018 between 3pm and 8pm. There will be live music, food and drink for sale, equipment demonstrations, a bouncy castle, a dog show and more. Michael Eavis, of Glastonbury fame, will be guest of honour and will officially open the Fairfield. Bring your picnic chairs and rug! Everyone is welcome to join in celebrating this momentous occasion and try out their skills on the pump track, adventure trail and meadow gym!

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By Lauren Hill ALWESTON On Monday 27 August at the Playing Field there is a Car Boot Sale. Proceeds to Folke Church. For more information phone 01963 23525. BEAMINSTER From now until Sunday 28 October Beaminster Museum host their next exhibition entitled ‘145 Miles’ – the distance between Beaminster and London. It will explore the historic links between town and capital in government, transport, post and telephone. BRADFORD ABBAS On Saturday 25 August Bradford Abbas St Mary’s Week Charitable Trust hosts a Street Fayre from 12.00 noon between the Rose and Crown pub and the school. Children’s storytelling

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and cream teas in the afternoon, beer festival, BBQ and live music from 6.00pm to 11.00pm. Bar with local ales, cider and lager in the Village Hall. On Sunday 26 August from 2.30pm at the Sports and Recreation Cricket Club there is Netball, BBQ and bar with a grand draw. Donations welcome to all events above going towards local causes. For more details email stmarysweekcharitabletrust@ gmail.com

BROADWAY On Tuesday 11 September from 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Ile Valley Flower Club have a demonstration entitled ‘Wedding Wonders’ by Carole Staples. New members and visitors welcome.

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CERNE ABBAS On Monday 17 September from 7.30pm at the Village Hall see the film ‘The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society’. Tickets £5 on 01300 341375 or Yvonne on 01300 341421. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) CORTON DENHAM On Monday 27 August from 2.00pm at the Queens Arms see ‘The Olde Boston Tea Party’ and ‘Elijah and the Gravity Drive’. BBQ available until 8.00pm. CHARLTON HORETHORNE On Sunday 16 September from 2.30pm at the Village Hall CHAPS have their script read through and cast meeting for the January 2019 production of ‘Ali Baba’. All those interested in being involved do go along. For more information phone Linda Chiplen on 01963 220582 or chapspantomime@ gmail.com

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DITCHEAT On Thursday 20 September from 7.30pm at the Village Hall Ditcheat Big Screen presents ‘Finding Your Feet’. Licensed bar. Tickets £5 from the Farm Shop or on the door. Enquiries on 01749 860396. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) EAST COKER On Friday 7 September from 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Rotary Club of Yeovil presents ‘Call My Bluff – Wine Tasting Evening’. Bring your own picnic, nibbles and supper. Picnic bar and raffle. Teams of six. In aid of Dorset County

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Hospital – Oncology Project and other Rotary Charities. Tickets £8 per person from 01935 475770 or sagturner@outlook.com On Thursday 13 at the Village Hall from 7.30pm the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Bach Flower Remedies for You, Your Pets and Your Plants’ with Judith Stewart. Visitors £3. For more information phone 01935 862447. GLANVILLES WOOTTON On Saturday 15 September from 8.30am to 11.00am at the Village Hall there is a Community Breakfast with optional free countryside walk starting from the car park. Stout footwear advised. Bring and buy stall with produce, cakes, jams, books and more. Breakfast £5, under 10’s free with purchase of a full price breakfast. Organised by Holnest Church. HALSTOCK On Saturday 15 September at the Village Hall from 7.30pm the Village Cinema presents ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’. A writer forms and unexpected bond with residents of Guernsey when researching their experiences under Nazi occupation. Tickets £6 from the Village Shop or on the door. For more information phone 01935 893485. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Monday 17 at the Village Hall at 7.30pm the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Heritage Veg’ with Chris Smith. HAM HILL On Saturday 22 September from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Country park there is ‘Fungi Foray’. An opportunity to join Michael Jordan, botanist, writer and broadcaster who has been studying and collecting fungi throughout Britain and Europe for more than 25 years. Join in and help find and identify fungi. Entry £6. Booking essential. Not suitable for children under eight. HARDINGTON MANDEVILLE On Friday 14 September from 7.30pm at the Village Hall see the film ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’. Tickets £5 in advance from Springfield Stores or 01935 862363 or £6 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) HASELBURY On Sunday 9

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September at The Great Tithe Barn, Haselbury Mill there is a Ukulele Festival from 11.00am to 9.00pm. Performers confirmed so far include The Mother Ukers, Ben Rouse, Opera-lele, Samantha Muir and local duo In Sync. Bring your ukulele and join in with the mass strum and sing-alongs. Camping available. Tickets Adults £18, Children £9, under 5’s free. Workshops £5. For more information visit www.yeovilukulele. club/yeovilukulelefestival HENSTRIDGE On Saturday 25 August at the Airfield go along to ‘Wings and Wheels’. Classic cars and vintage & classic aircraft (subject to weather). With luck the Red Arrows will fly past at some point and also the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Always a great family day out. On Tuesday 4 September from 2.30pm at the Village Hall the Blackmore Vale U3A has an Open Day. Join for a glass of wine and a chat with the group leaders. Become a member in September and get three months for free. Refreshments available. Free admission. For more information about Blackmore Vale U3A phone 01963 371544 or visit www.u3a.org.uk HINTON ST GEORGE On Saturday 8 September at Village Hall from 7.30pm see the film see ‘The Greatest Showman’. Tickets £5 in advance from Personal Services Store and Dorothy’s Tearoom or £5.50 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) HOLNEST On Saturday 8 September from 2.00pm to 5.00pm at the Church there is a Flowers and Fun Day. Holnest church will be beautifully decorated with flowers. There will be stalls, cream teas and fun dog show. Entries welcome to the art competition at the Church from 10.30am and entries of scarecrows of any shape and size to the scarecrow competition at the churchyard by 1.45pm. Coffee available. On Sunday 9 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Church it is Open Heritage Day.

ILCHESTER Every Sunday there is a Charity Car Boot at the Sportsfield off the A37/A303 roundabout from 7.30am. Buyers before 9.30am £1 for cars, 50p for pedestrians. Buyers after 9.30am 50p for cars, 25p for pedestrians. For more information phone 07967 280754. On Friday 28 September from 7.00pm at Nuova Italia there is a Charity Italian Evening with an Elvis Tribute act and a three course meal. In aid of St Margaret’s Hospice and School in a Bag. For more information phone 01935 848768. KINGSBURY EPISCOPI On Thursday 6 September at the Village Hall from 7.30pm see ‘The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society’. Tickets £5 in advance from Kingsbury Community Shop or on the door (subject to availability) (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) LEIGH On Saturday 1 September from 7.00pm at the Village Hall there is a Race Night for Weldmar Hospicecare. Raffle. Beer and wine bar. Tickets £8, ploughmans supper included, from nittykitty123@gmail. com or 07891 031905. On Monday 24 from 7.30pm at the Village Hall see ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’. Tickets £6 from Bridge Stores or on 01935 872323. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’)

range include patio and indoor plants and Whinwhistle Nursery with succulents and seasonal cut flowers. If you need to refresh a dull corner, stock up a new bed or want to treat yourselves to new plants, then the nursery growers will be on hand to offer advice and personal recommendations. This autumn the Earl and Countess Sandwich have chosen Cancer Research UK as the charity to benefit from the shared proceeds. Entry £3, under 16’s free. Organised by Charity Specialist Plant Fairs. For more information visit www.plantfairs.com MARTOCK On Saturday 25 August from 2.00pm to 3.30pm at the Parish Hall it is the 129th Martock Show with all things

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LONG SUTTON On Wednesday 12 September from 6.30pm at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Winter Hanging Baskets and Tubs’ with Gold Club Speaker. Flower competition. On Tuesday 25 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at the Village Hall the WEA have their Open Evening. For more information phone 01458 241711 or doreenharveylongsuttonwea@ outlook.com MAPPERTON On Sunday 16 September from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Mapperton House and Gardens it is the 16th Autumn Garden Fair. There will be 30 stands, including popular regulars Leesa’s not just Alpines, Snape Stakes and beautiful salvias from Foxplants. New to the autumn fair are Paddock Plants whose

home grown and homemade. It is growing in popularity each year, and the Parish Hall is filled with fruits of the earth, such as pots of compost, tomatoes, pansies, children’s works of art, cakes, embroidery. Free entry. Schedules, beautifully printed by Nicky Purple Pages are available from the Library and quality shops in town from mid August, or on www.martockonline.org.uk/events For more information phone 01935 822202. On Tuesday 6 September from 6.00pm the History Group has a walk up Hurst and Water Street looking at the history and construction of the buildings that featured in another talk earlier this year. Meet near the Rose and Crown in Hurst.

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Visitors £3. Annual membership £10. For more information phone 01935 822202. On Friday 7 from 10.00am to 5.00pm and Saturday 8 from 10.00am to 4.00pm Yandles have their Autumn Woodworking Show. Exclusive show deals, demonstrations, hobbies and craft’s marquee, free advice and free entry. For more information online-info@ yandles.co.uk or www.yandles. co.uk or 01935 822207. On Friday 7 and Saturday 8 from 10.00am to 4.00pm go to ‘Patchwork’ at All Saints Parish Church. Quilts by Stanchester and Ash Quilters with dozens of quilts on display. Quilt raffle sales tables and quilts for sale. Bag tombola. Lunches, teas, coffees. Free admission. In aid of Cancer Research. On Saturday 8 at Moorlands Shopping Precinct from 10.00am to 1.00pm it is the Farmer’s Market. Visit the new stall from Melbury Farm in Somerton selling bottles of homemade tomato paste, rapeseed oil and more. For a stall or more information phone 01935 822202. On Sunday 9 from 11.00am at the Primary School it is the Ash Excellent Eight Races with a choice of 8km, 5km, 3km or 2km fun run through pretty countyside. For more information or to enter phone 01935 475697 or www.ashexcellenteight.com On Wednesday 12 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Parish Hall the U3A have a meeting. First meeting free. Annual membership £15. For more information phone 07840 235509 or martocku3a@ gmail.com On Thursday 20 from 7.30pm at the Church there is an illustrated talk called ‘My 3000 Mile Walk Across Africa’ with Fran Sandham. Tickets £5 in advance from 07955 467896 or £6 on the door. On Friday 21 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. For more information phone 01935 824252. On Saturday 22 at the Parish Hall from 7.30pm there is a Film Night showing ‘Lady Bird’. Refreshments available. Tickets £5.50 from Martock News, Martock Gallery or £6 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Tuesday 25 from 7.30pm at the Primary School the History Group have a talk called ‘History of the Yeovilton Airfield’ with David Morris, Curator of Aircraft at the Fleet Air Arm Museum. Visitors £3, Annual membership £10. MERRIOTT On Tuesday 25 September from 7.30pm at the Tithe Barn the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Fruits of Autumn’ by Dr Anne Bebbington. Anne will be exploring the way fruits and seeds are dispersed and how the 10

plants and animals interact with each other and the environment in order to spread and colonise new areas. Refreshments, raffle and ‘Flower of the Month’ competition. Non members £2 on the door. For more information phone 01460 72298. MILBORNE PORT From now to Monday 1 October at the Village Hall there is a Yoga Group every Monday from 10.00am to 11.00am. On Tuesday 11 September at 2.30pm at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Climbers and Wall Shrubs’ by Alan Eason. Entry £5. For more information phone 01963 32883. On Friday 21 from 7.30pm at the Village Hall a new season of films start with ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’. A writer forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island in the aftermath of World War II, when she decides to write a book about their experiences during the war. Starring Lily James. Tickets £5 in advance from Wayne the Butcher or £5.50 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) MONTACUTE On Saturday 29 September from 10.00am to 2.00pm at Montacute House it is the monthly Levels Best Market. All welcome. Free entry. NORTH CADBURY On Saturday 15 September from 7.00pm at the Village Hall there is a Family Race Night. Raising funds for the Village Hall and The Samaritans, the Village Hall committee together with Brue Valley Rotary Club are staging a family race night in the Village Hall. This is a family friendly evening of entertainment and good food. Admission £5 in advance, accompanied under 16’s half price, available from the Village Shop or NCVHTreasurer@aol.com or £6 on the door. On Saturday 19 from 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Visionary or Vandal? Landscapes of Capability Brown’ by Dawn Collins. Guests £2. NORTON SUB HAMDON On Wednesday 19 September from 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Crewkerne Astronomical Society has a talk called ‘Orbital Oddities’ by James Fradgley. Refreshments available. Visitors £2, annual membership £18, under 16’s free. Time for any questions about astronomy. QUEEN CAMEL On Friday 7 September from 6.45pm at the Memorial Hall there is an Auction and Silent Auction in aid of the St Barnabas Church Roof Appeal. Bidding Auction starts at 7.30 pm with Richard Bromell from Charterhouse Auctions wielding the gavel. The Silent Auction will close at 9.30 pm. Over 100 lots in total with a wide range of items

to suit every pocket including a week’s holiday in a Swiss chalet or in a French cottage, 2019 Membership for two at Taunton Racecourse, cases of wine, a Tiger Moth flight, meals for two in local hostelries and restaurants, a day out in Bath including tickets for the panto, beauty treatments, outings for the family and more. Light refreshments and cash bar. For catalogue and further information phone Morwenna Ford on 01935 850300. On Thursday 13 from 2.00pm the Horticultural Society visit Castle Gardens and have a topical talk and discounted shopping trip. Leaving from the Village Hall. SANDFORD ORCAS On Saturday 8 September from 10.30am to 11.30am at the Village Hall go along to the Village Café. Enjoy a warm welcome, and coffee and tea, squash, cakes and biscuits, a chat and a catch up on local news. All funds raised will be used in aid of the Village Hall. On Saturday 28 from 6.30pm at the Village Hall there is a talk called ‘Bombay’ by Patrick Carson. Bombay was fortunate enough to attract the abilities of many outstanding Architects and Craftsmen, Indian and British, who have created the wonderful buildings to be seen there. This talk is a very personal take on what he has found to be the most interesting with a little history and one or two surprises along the way. There will be ‘Bombay nibbles’ and a bar with (Indian) Kingfisher beer, and the evening will continue with a curry session at The Mitre Inn. SEAVINGTON On Thursday 13 September from 7.30pm at Millennium Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Grasses’ with a speaker from the Gold Club. Refreshments available. Visitors £2. Enquiries on 01460 249728. On Thursday 20 from 7.30pm at the Millennium Hall there is an AGM and illustrated talk called ‘Winterbourne Down RSPB Reserve’. Guests £4, under 18’s free. SOUTH PETHERTON Every Wednesday at the Blake Hall from 9.30am to 12.30pm there is a ‘Life Class’. Artists who enjoy challenge of drawing or painting the human form. No tutor, but help each other with constructive criticism. A range of profession models are sometimes employed but usually local people sit for portraits. All welcome. Small fee. For more information contact 01460 249613. On Wednesday 29 August from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a Coffee Morning. On Thursday 30 to Friday 31 from 10.00am to 4.00pm go along to Actiontrack Creative Lab. Inviting local artists and practitioners to take part in a two day creative lab. During this time, artists will develop a youth engagement project for

October half term. If you are a local performance artist and would like more information contact info@ thedavidhall.org.uk or phone 01460 240340. Free entry. On Friday 7 September from 8.00pm the Petherton Picture Show is screening ‘The Mercy’. Tickets £5. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Saturday 8 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Blake Hall the Photographic Society have their Annual Photography Exhibition. On Sunday 10 from 2.00pm to 3.30pm there is a Crystal and Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Journey. Experience a magical journey of therapeutic Pure Sound with musician Dean Carter. Ticket £12.To reserve email Dean Carter on ahiahel@live.com or phone 01935 389655. On Monday 10 at 7.30pm at the Blake Hall the WI have a talk called ‘Goldsmithing’ by Andy Clarke. A brief insight into the world of goldsmithing. Competitions: a gold artefact and bloom of the month. On Friday 14 from 8.00pm see folk quartet ‘Rant’. Tickets £18. (See ‘Arts’) On Saturday 15 from 7.30pm ARC Stockton Productions present ‘Instructions for Border Crossing’. Tickets £14. (See ‘Arts’) On Monday 17 from 7.30pm at Over Stratton Village Hall the Gardening Club have their AGM and a talk called ‘Victorian Head Gardener’ by Dr Francis Burroughes. Visitors £3. On Thursday 20 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 Friday 21 from 8.00pm the Petherton Picture Show is screening ‘On Chesil Beach’. Tickets £5. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Saturday 22 from 8.00pm see ‘Trad Attack’. Tickets £17. (See ‘Arts’) On Wednesday 26 from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a Coffee Morning. On Wednesday 26 from 7.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall the History Group have their AGM and a talk called ‘The Feudal Barons Beauchamp and the Royal Seymours’ by David James. Annual membership £8. Visitors £3. For more information email s_petherton_history@hotmail.co.uk On Friday 28 from 7.00pm the Community Hospital have a Quiz Night. Maximum six people per team. Entry £5 per person, includes prizes, ploughmans supper and soft drink. For more information email shirley.zaple@sompar.nhs. uk On Friday 28 from 8.00pm see ‘The Churchfitters’. Tickets £15. (See ‘Arts’) On Saturday 30 from 7.30pm it is Acoustic Night. A great evening full of extraordinary skill, talent and variety. All styles and forms of performance welcome. £2 audience, £1 performers. To perform please email folk@chriswatts.org Unless stated, all events are at The David Hall.

STOKE SUB HAMDON On Sunday 2 September from 2.30pm at the former URC, North Street the Hamdon Community Arts Project presents a programme of folk, blues, classics and light jazz with ‘Hot Flush’ with Linda Readman on vocals and Wendy Partridge on guitar. Tickets £8, includes cream teas in interval, from 01935 824064. (See ‘Arts’) STOURTON CAUNDLE On Saturday 1 September from 2.00pm at the Village Hall there is a Garden Show. There will be an auction of produce with proceeds going to charity. Afternoon teas. Bring your entries to the Village Hall before from 9.00am to 10.30am. On Saturday 22 from 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church see ‘Lyrus Winds’. They are a wind quintet of talented young musicians from the Royal Academy of Music playing music by Mozart, Beethoven, Ravel and Holst. Tickets £15,includes refreshments in the interval, available from tim@ familyvilliers.co.uk or 01963 364384 or 01963 362692. TEMPLECOMBE On Monday 10 September from 7.15pm at the Village Hall New Forest Owl Studio will talk about their owls for Templecombe WI. Guests £3.50, includes refreshments. TINTINHULL On Wednesday 19 September from 7.00pm at the Village Hall Clive and Ann Barker will be giving a photographic presentation about their experiences travelling across South Africa to Tanzania in their uniquely adapted van. Refreshments available. Tickets £5 on the door. Fundraising for the Village Hall. On Wednesday 26 from 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Local History Group presents ‘The Fossil Lady of Lyme’. This fascinating two act play by Alison Neil recreates the life story of Mary Anning. Light refreshments. Tickets £10 from Flora.wragg@gmail.com or 01935 822376. Proceeds to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Tintinhull Village Hall Charity Trust. WEST CAMEL On Friday 31 August from 7.30pm see the film ‘Darkest Hour’. Bar and Tea/ Coffee. Admission £5 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Saturday 1 September from 7.30pm Country and Western Dance Club host George Mcintosh. Tickets £6. For more details 01460 78895. On Friday 28 from 7.30pm see the film ‘The Bromley Boys’. Bar and Tea/ Coffee. Admission £5 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) All events at the Davis Hall unless stated otherwise. WEST COKER On Sunday 2 September celebrate 300 years of West Coker Almshouses. Teas at the Village Hall from 3.00pm to 5.00pm, unveiling new painting

of the Almshouses by artist and resident Peter Hudson. Choral Evensong at St Martin’s Church from 6.30pm. On Saturday 22 from 10.00am to 4.00pm it is Dawe’s Open Day (next to 94 High Street). On Friday 28 from 7.30pm see the Avon and Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir at St Martins Church. Tickets £8, includes wine, from the Post Office or from 01935 862172 or 01935 862172 or £10 on the door. YARLINGTON On Saturday 8 September from 11.00am to 5.00pm at Yarlington House it is Yarlington Fair. Yarlington Fair was founded by Royal Charter in 1416, and is a fun day out for all the family in the beautiful grounds of Yarlington House, home of Count and Countess Charles de Salis. There will be teas, coffees and lunches, all featuring delicious home baking, an all day bar and an ice cream parlour on wheels. This year’s attractions will include circus skills, birds of prey, terrier racing, steam tractor, bees, dog show, childrens’ art tent, live music, many stalls and games and of course the famous Yarlington Mile. A special treat will be two performances of ‘The Wife of Yarlington’ - a colourful play by the Langport Mummers. Entry £3. YETMINSTER On Tuesday 28 August and Tuesday 25 September at the White Hart from 7.00pm there is the monthly Quiz Night. Entry £5 per person, includes a snack meal. Teams no more than six. Booking essential. On Wednesday 12 September from 2.30pm at St Andrew’s Hall the History Society have a talk called ‘The Franklin Expedition’ by Jeremy Michell. An insight into the ill-fated expedition. Jeremy is the Historic Photographs and Ships Plans Manager at the National Maritime Museum, so is well placed to give the story of this expedition. He has been working on an exhibition of this for a long time and it is now on display at Greenwich. On Sunday 30 from 4.00pm to 6.00pm at the White Hart hear live music with Wriggle Valley Jazz Band.

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AROUND THE VILLAGES AND TOWNS FINDING YOUR FEET (12) On the eve of retirement a middle class, judgmental snob discovers her husband has been having an affair with her best friend and is forced into exile with her bohemian sister who lives on an impoverished innercity council estate. Starring Joanna Lumley and Timothy Spall. (Showing at Ditcheat) LADY BIRD (15) Greta Gerwig reveals herself to be a bold new cinematic voice with her directorial debut, excavating both the humour and pathos in the turbulent bond between a mother and her teenage daughter. Christine ‘Lady Bird’ McPherson fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mom, a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird’s father loses his job. Set in Sacramento, California in 2002, amidst a rapidly shifting American economic landscape, this is an affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home. Starring Saoirse Ronan. (Showing at Martock) ON CHESIL BEACH (15) Adapted by Ian McEwan from his bestselling novel, the drama centres on Florence and Edward, a young couple of drastically different backgrounds in the summer of 1962. She is a talented and ambitious classical musician from a well-to-do family and he is a clever young man from humbler origins. Both have first-class degrees and, in consequence, no small opinion of themselves. Following the pair through their idyllic courtship, the film explores sex and the societal pressure that can accompany physical intimacy, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle, Anne Marie Duff and Emily Watson. (Showing at South Petherton) THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) P T Barnum, the son of a poor tailor, grows up to become a wily dreamer and schemer. He marries his devoted childhood sweetheart, Charity, and is determined to give her the life she once enjoyed with her wealthy, disapproving family, he quickly manipulates a bank into financing his dream project, a multistory ‘museum of curiosities.’ The wax figures and stuffed giraffes that Barnum puts on display don’t draw much attention at first. Once he starts recruiting human eccentrics – a bearded lady, conjoined twins, Tom Thumb – the crowds begin to gather. And Barnum’s show gets a classy lift when he launches the American career of Swedish soprano Jenny Lind and persuades the highbrow theatre personality Phillip Carlyle to help produce his show. Starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams and Keala Settle. (Showing at Hinton St George)

THE BROMLEY BOYS (PG) a funny yet touching coming of age football memoir played out to the sights and sounds of late 60’s Britain. Based on the hilarious novel by Dave Roberts, it recounts the author’s highs and the lows supporting the worst football team in the country at the time – Bromley FC. Starring Brenock O’Connor, Martine McCutcheon and Alan Davies. (Showing at West Camel) THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) The story begins in 1946 London, where we meet Juliet Ashton (Lily James), who is looking for something serious about which to write. Flashback sequences reveal that Juliet is working at resolving some of her own past issues. An unexpected letter; a curiously named book club; a remote location and a pig farmer are the triggers that entice her to set sail for Guernsey, leaving behind a book signing tour and an American fiancé who has swept her off her feet. Starring Glen Powell, Penelope Wilton, Tom Courtenay and Matthew Goode. (Showing at Castle Cary, Cerne Abbas, Halstock, Hardington Mandeville, Kingsbury Episcopi, Leigh, Milborne Port, Sherborne and Somerton) THE MERCY (12A) On October 31 1968, Donald Crowhurst, a businessman and amateur sailor, set off in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, a competition to be the first person to sail nonstop and single-handedly around the world. His 35ft boat, built from his own design, was unsuitable and unfinished, and as he fell farther and farther behind, he was faced with an impossible choice: return home to humiliation and financial ruin, or die at sea. In July 1969 his boat, Teignmouth Electron, was found in the Sargasso Sea with faked log books, increasingly unhinged diary entries, and no captain. (Showing at South Petherton) THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING MISSOURI (15) A darkly comedic drama from Martin McDonagh. After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, commissioning three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby, the town’s revered chief of police. When his second-in-command Officer Dixon, an immature mother’s boy with a penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing’s law enforcement is only exacerbated. Starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell. Strong language. (Showing at Crewkerne and Ilminster) 11

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Since 2014, ISIS has been persecuting the Yazidi people, killing or enslaving those who won’t convert to Islam.These women have lost their families and loved ones, along with everything they’ve ever known. Dunya Mikhail weaves together the women’s tales of endurance and near-impossible escape with the story of her own exile and her dreams for the future of Iraq. In the midst of ISIS’s reign of terror and hatred, an unlikely hero has emerged: the Beekeeper. Once a trader selling his mountain honey across the region, when ISIS came to Sinjar he turned his knowledge of the local terrain to another, more dangerous use. Along with a secret network of transporters, helpers, and former bootleggers, Abdullah Shrem smuggles brutalised Yazidi women to safety through the war-torn landscapes of Iraq, Syria, and Eastern Turkey. This powerful work of literary nonfiction offers a counterpoint to ISIS’s genocidal extremism: hope, as ordinary people risk torture and death to save the lives of others. Mikhail bears witness to women in war-torn Iraq, women who have scarcely known peace throughout their lives. That she is a poet is clear on each page. 8, Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset. DTP 3PX 01935 816 128 winstonebooks1@gmail.com www.winstonebooks.co.uk 12

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An evening with Alan Johnson On Wednesday, 7pm, 26 September, politician and writer Alan Johnson will be at Winstone’s, Sherborne to talk about his new book, In My Life. The Labour Grandee and former Home Secretary left school at 15 but rose to hold one of the highest offices in the land. From being transported by the sound of ‘True Love’ by Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly on the radio, as a small child living in condemned housing in ungentrified West London in the late 1950s, to going out to work as a postman humming ‘Watching the Detectives’ by Elvis Costello in 1977, Alan Johnson’s life has always had a musical soundtrack. In fact music hasn’t just accompanied his life; it’s been an integral part of it. In the bestselling and award-winning tradition of This Boy, In My Life vividly transports us to a world that is no longer with us - a world of Dansettes and jukeboxes, of heartfelt love songs and heart-broken ballads, of smoky coffee shops and dingy dance halls. From Bob Dylan to David Bowie, from Lonnie Donnegan to Bruce Springsteen, all of Alan’s favourites are here. As are, of course, his beloved Beatles, whom he has worshipped with undying admiration since 1963. But this isn’t just a book about music. In My Life adds a fourth dimension to the story of Alan Johnson the man. Tickets available from Winstone’s Sherborne and cost just £5.

Fashion

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FASHION & MORE

MELBURY GALLERY

Half Moon Street, Sherborne 10-11 Tudor Arcade, South Street, Dorchester www.melburygallery.co.uk

It may be Autumn but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still dazzling!

by Thelma Drabik, Melbury Gallery

After such a stunning Summer days are getting cooler and the nights are beginning to draw in . . . However here at Melbury Gallery we are still DAZZLING WITH COLOUR! Our first Autumn collections have arrived and the season has never looked so vibrant! Gazing at the shop floor there are beautiful splashes of azure blues, succulent oranges and lively greens running through most of the brands we stock. SAHARA have teemed relaxed styles with graphic check fabrics as well as more ornate, delicate patterns to create wonderful dresses and tunics that are classic with a twist. Once again MASAI has delivered some of the most unique prints of the season! Striking chevron motifs filled with bursts of orange and turquoise as well as bold squares of greens and yellows. All these gorgeous patterns are set against a background of deep blacks and more earthy tones to make them really zing!

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ADINI continues this theme of individual prints with some truly inspired designs! Fabulous dresses are adorned with detailed patterns that add a real texture to the fabric. Teals, and blues with hints of yellow and dots of pink take centre stage and make such a statement! These dresses often come with pockets and a little rollneck which are both practical and oh so stylish. Paired with these strong designs and bold colours are more muted transitional pieces perfect for this in-between time of year. These garments are not only complimentary to the initial Autumn collections but are key items for any wardrobe. With classic blacks and block colours they will pair with most things and be able to carry on into the winter months. So useful! The Autumn Collections will be making their debut in our Sherborne and Dorchester shops over the next few weeks, with ranges from SAHARA, MASAI, OSKA, ADINI, Lily&Me, Mama B and Ralston among others. We will also be stocking a new brand this season called Aino; a Nordic company whose designs marry practicality with stylish fashion. Their goal is to give customers happy experiences and to help them enjoy their everyday life with comfortable shapes and bold colours. With a touch of nature inspired by Scandinavian tradition and a focus on sustainable development whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to be enjoyed?! We hope all our customers will love it as much as we do! So come by Melbury Gallery in Sherborne or Dorchester and slip into something bright this Autumn. 13

Business BUSINESS & FINANCE

&Finance Business Coaching by Peter Radford, Beyond This

How to guarantee your success! In ‘Built to Last’ Collins and Porras set out to study twenty ‘visionary’ companies: companies that have stood the test of time that have outlived the average lifespan of a company and ‘left an indelible imprint on our world’. Companies like Disney and 3M and Proctor and Gamble. They discover that fundamental to the success of these companies is their investment in the company itself, the people or the team rather than in any one product, mechanism or service. Here’s an example: if an organisation wanted to communicate the time on a regular basis to the inhabitants of a town, it could employ the services of a ‘time teller’, an individual with a very loud voice who would shout out the time every hour on the hour. Alternatively they could build a clock, a big one and display it high on a tower in the centre of the town. Which of these strategies is likely to prove most effective over the long term? Of course, the clock. That is, a system which does not rely on any one person (charismatic or otherwise) or on favourable weather (market) conditions or on individual talent. For Collins and Porras in this analogy, the system (the clock) is the people: literally, the company, the people at the heart of the organisation. If these people are working effectively together then the business or organisation will keep ‘ticking’ long after many other startups and noisy one hit wonders have come and gone. So what is it that makes an effective, dynamic team? According to the GC Index there are five key players in a dynamic, game changing team: the Strategist, the Implementer, the Polisher, the Play Maker and the Game Changer. Most people have two dominant proclivities but many usually do not have a clear idea of what they are. If individuals in the team do not know and understand their strengths and weaknesses then the team will be dysfunctional. Like every player in a football team trying to play centre forward. I’ve watched my kid’s primary school football team and, believe me, it doesn’t work! Some teams are Implementer heavy and lack the creativity and imagination of Game Changers. This makes for ‘business as usual’, however without someone challenging and asking the uncomfortable questions it’s likely that such a team will miss opportunities to diversify and stay relevant. Some teams have too many Strategists and Game Changers… lots of ideas but nothing ever gets done! Every team needs the outcomefocused attention to detail of Implementers and Polishers. Equally, if people in the team are not playing to their strengths they will quickly become demotivated and lose their energy. They’ll look elsewhere for more rewarding work. Fundamentally if your core team is not self-aware it won’t function properly and will falter. Henry Ford said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” Do you need to do some self analysis? How much time effort are you putting into your team? It’s likely to be the most significant thing you do all year! Peter Radford is a speaker, trainer and accredited GCologist working with organisations to help them make a game-changing impact. For more info on the GC Index see www.thegcindex.com. Peter Radford is a speaker & trainer working with organisations to help them make a game-changing impact. See www.beyondthis.co.uk or email peter@beyondthis.co.uk

Financial Planning by Mark Salter, Financial Planner

An Enduring Investment Philosophy Investing is a long-term endeavour. Indeed, people will spend decades pursuing their financial goals. But being an investor can be complicated, challenging, frustrating, and sometimes frightening. This is exactly why, as David Booth says, it is important to have an investment philosophy you can stick with, one that can help you stay the course. This simple idea highlights an important question: how can we, as investors, maintain discipline through bull markets, bear markets, political strife, economic instability, or whatever crisis du jour threatens progress towards our investment goals? Over their lifetimes, investors face many decisions, prompted by events that are both within and outside their control. Without an enduring philosophy to inform their choices, they can potentially suffer unnecessary anxiety, leading to poor decisions and outcomes that are damaging to their long-term financial well-being. When they don’t get the results they want, many investors blame things outside their control. They might point the finger at the government, central banks, markets or the economy. Unfortunately, the majority will not do the things that might be more beneficial— evaluating and reflecting on their own responses to events and taking responsibility for their decisions. Some people suggest that among the characteristics that separate highly successful people from the rest of us is a focus on influencing outcomes by controlling one’s reactions to events, rather than the events themselves. By understanding how markets work and maintaining a long-term perspective on past events, investors can focus on ensuring that their responses to events are consistent with their long-term plan. The foundation of an enduring philosophy An enduring investment philosophy is built on solid principles backed by decades of empirical academic evidence. Examples of such principles might be: trusting that prices are set to provide a fair expected return; recognizing the difference between investing and speculating; relying on the power of diversification to manage risk and increase the reliability of outcomes; and benchmarking your progress against your own realistic long-term investment goals. Combined, these principles might help us react better to market events, even when those events are globally significant or when, as some might suggest, a paradigm shift has occurred, leading to claims that “it’s different this time.” Adhering to these principles can also help investors resist the siren calls of new investment fads or worse, outright scams. We know that investing will always be both alluring and scary at times, but a view of how to approach investing combined with the guidance of a firm like FFP can help people stay the course through challenging times. FFP can provide an objective view and help investors separate emotions from investment decisions. Moreover, it can educate, communicate, set realistic financial goals and help their clients deal with their responses even to the most extreme market events.

FFP specialises in providing lifelong advice to relatively affluent families who recognise the advantages of expert impartial advice. 14

SAVE ON BILLS

Save on Bills by Edward Covill, Ten Go

Not so

smart meters

We have mentioned previously some possible drawbacks in using smart meters. Before the parliamentary recess the problem was debated in the House of Commons. To recap, of the 12 million fitted about half will be useless if you change supplier and some are very costly. Every meter owner must be offered a meter by 2020, but you have the right to refuse. Most meters can be remote controlled by your supplier and smart meters can be used to turn off your supplies if for any reason you have not paid your bill. They can then put you on to a tariff that requires you to pay up front at higher rates. We would appreciate any feedback of the experiences of users. So far not many experience worthwhile savings. Families are said to be over-paying £350 per year on energy bills or £4Bn nationally. These are people who have standard variable tariffs with the big six companies. Despite this, caution has to be exercised in selecting a new supplier. Two low price gas and electricity suppliers have folded. They are Aresa and National Gas and Power. OFGEM, the regulator, had banned them from taking on new customers way back in March. Existing customers will have their supplies from Octopus Energy and those of National Power by Hudson Energy. No user will lose supplies because of the collapse of those companies. Switching to the new supplier will not necessarily result in lower prices so it is essential to shop around. We have in the past suggested joining a consortium and that advice still holds good. We prefer NHS as profits go to help their budget. Installing a new computer can unnecessarily expensive when including software charge. Microsoft Office 365, for example, which includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint, costs £60 per annum and has many sorts of features, but if you never use them, you are throwing away money. An alternative is to use a free programme from Libra Office and Oxygen Office or go to Google which are free. Protecting your computer may not be very expensive. Macafee for instance charge around £25 per annum, but there are several good alternatives that cost you nothing. Windows defender is free with up to date versions of Windows 10. Otherwise consider downloads supplied by Avist, Aviva or Panda. Timing your request for car insurance is important. The best time to apply is 21 days before renewal. Some 40% can be saved by applying then. LVA said that riskier drivers tend to leave renewal to the latest possible time. Other factors affecting price are assessing your ability to pay and likelihood of you changing insurer. As usual call 01935 873 514 from 5am or email covill.tengo@btinternet.com

COMPUTING

Computing by Jimmy Flynn, Milborne Port Computers

WINDOWS 10, AND BEYOND! The operating system (OS) on your computer is what makes everything work: It integrates the mouse, keyboard, screen, disk drive, printer, networking and other peripherals together, and presents them to you in a manageable manner. It then manages all the other software on your PC like email, internet, word processing, pictures, music & videos and makes them accessible at the click of a button. Since the PC, as we know it, was born back in the 80’s there have been a series of operating systems from the unfriendly DOS (disk operating system) through various iterations of Windows up to the latest version. Why? It’s simple really; the PC hardware continues to develop: more memory, faster multi-core processors, hard disks with storage unimaginable only five years ago, flat screens, wide screens and USB memory sticks the size of your thumb nail that could store the equivalent of 50,000 old fashioned floppy disks! The OS must know how to manage these new devices. As an example; good old Windows XP was designed before the DVD was invented so it never knew how to use it: You had to install some other supporting software to get it to work. The later OS had this built in of course, so you will see that new PCs have to have the latest OS to be able to manage the latest hardware. We still get asked to sell PCs with Windows 7, rather than 10, as the users don’t like the changes. But this is a bit like asking for an old 60w light bulb when there is a 5w LED bulb available that will do the same job. Times move on and you must go with the flow or get left behind! A new PC or laptop has new hardware that is better managed by a new OS, so when you get a new computer, be realistic, and get used to the latest stuff. Do you want your new car to be just like your old car; no, you don’t! You expect it to have all sorts of new stuff, and so it is with a new PC. So what’s upgrading all about then? It’s free to start with, and if your PC is of good enough specification then why not? If you upgrade now, then when you come around to buying a new PC a couple of years down the line you’ll already be used to the new OS. Just like your new car, the buttons and switches are all over the place, but it still has a steering wheel, gear leaver and three pedals. Of course, many older machines are not recommended for upgrade as the hardware is simply too old and slow to reap the benefits. If that is your situation, then simply wait until your PC has reached the end of its useful life and then get a new one; it’ll have Windows 10. We are led to believe that Microsoft have discontinued the habit of numbering their operating systems from now on and will simply call it “Windows” as all upgrades will be free until you need a new PC. As always, if in doubt or if you need help, you know where to come! Coming Up Next Month … That’s the Wonder of Wireless

Gardening

GARDENING

Mapperton House

Garden Design

Autumn Garden Fair

By Julie Haylock – Sandhurst Garden Design

Up The Garden Path As this long and very hot summer continues keeping our plants watered has become more difficult - with no significant rain fall for ages, garden water butts have long since run dry. Many households have water meters installed so need to be careful of how much water they use, and in some parts of the country there are already hose pipe bans! In times like these plants that are tolerant of drought conditions do well in the garden, and with concerns over global warming, maybe it is time to think about what plants we use in the future in our garden border designs? Mediterranean and coastal type plants that do best in sandy unimproved soil or clay soil that has been improved with organic matter are a good bet. Shrubs like Ceanothus, Cistus, Lavender or Euphorbia Epithymoides will do well. Consider perennials like Achillea ‘Moonshine’, Eryngium ‘Bourgatii’, Sedum ‘Ruby Glow that stores moisture in its leaves or Artemisia Ludoviciana ‘Valerie Finns’ with its lovely silver foliage. Grasses are a perfect choice and add movement and height to your border, Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’ or Stipa Tenuissima will look great. Why not add some herbs, the purple leaves of sage and the delicate foliage of bronze fennel will add texture and aroma to your design. The late Beth Chatto wrote a very well known and interesting book called ‘Drought-Resistant Planting through the Year – A Gravel Garden’. This book has lots of great ideas and plant choices that you could use. To get started creating a gravel garden dig over the area you intend to use and remove any stones or sharp objects. Add organic matter if your soil dictates. Lay weed suppressing membrane over the area and use stones to keep it in place at the edges. Using the membrane will reduce the amount of weeding you will need to do in the early years until the plants become established. Next cut holes in the fabric and add the plants you have chosen. Remember like all plants, they will still need to be watered well until they have settled in. Then add your chosen gravel. There are many different colours and size of stone that you can use. Consider using a colour that will compliment any existing paving that you have in the garden. Once your borders are established they will look great, be low maintenance and environmentally friendly in terms of care. Add large stones or interesting sculptural pieces of wood to add some character and to make your border look pleasing to the eye as well as creating habitat for wildlife. To ensure that your border looks interesting throughout the year leave seed heads on plants like Echinacea Pallida, and Poppy ‘pavpaver ‘Juliane’ and leave cutting back grass like Miscanthus sinesis ‘Gracillimus’. When the colder weather comes, and it will, these plants when frosted will look great silhouetted in your border. Finally, we were awarded Silver Gilt for our garden at Taunton Flower Show – another great result at a lovely traditional flower show! Until next time Julie 16

Sunday 16th September (10am-4pm)

Near Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3NR 30 nurseries selling plants and gardening gifts. Buy direct from the growers for personal advice, wide variety and great value!

Benefiting charity - Cancer Research UK www.plantfairs.com

Mapperton House Autumn Garden Fair 2018 Mapperton House is hosting the 16th Autumn Garden Fair and it looks set to be another popular event for plant and garden lovers. There will be nearly 30 stands, including popular regulars Leesa’s not just Alpines, Snape Stakes and beautiful salvias from Foxplants. New to the autumn fair are Paddock Plants whose range include patio and indoor plants and Whinwhistle Nursery with succulents and seasonal cut flowers. If you need to refresh a dull corner, stock up a new bed or want to treat yourselves to new plants, then the nursery growers will be on hand to offer advice and personal recommendations. There will also be the opportunity to take a guided tour of the manor house, explore the extensive garden (house and garden entrance extra), to visit The Sawmill Café 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 and Multiple Sclerosis. This autumn the Earl and Countess Sandwich have chosen Cancer Research UK as the charity to benefit from the shared proceeds. The Garden Fair is on Sunday 16 September 2018 (10am – 4pm) at Mapperton House and Gardens, nr. Beaminster, DT8 3NR, entry is £3.00 and under 16s are free. The Autumn Garden Fair is jointly organised by Charity Specialist Plant Fairs, who also organise several other fairs during the year. For a full list of participating stands and other dates visit www.plantfairs.com

Sandhurst Garden Design Julie Haylock Garden Designer 20 Sandhurst Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2LG

Tel: 07899 710168 Email: haylock2lg@btinternet.com www.sandhurstgardendesign.co.uk Contact Julie for garden and border design, planting plans, plant selection advice and garden styling

BBC Gardeners’ World Live Gold Medal Award Taunton Flower Show Gold Medal Award and The Western Daily Press Cup for Best Show Garden

GARDENING

Gardening

by Mike Burks Managing Director of The Gardens Group

A bad year to be a lawn It has been no fun being a lawn in the last twelve months. After a wet start and very cold end to the winter there was more moss than grass in many lawns. Things were looking up though, a late start to the Spring provided perfect growing conditions, but just a few weeks later the rain stopped coming and there was nothing for months. Of course, it is possible to overcome this with watering, but in the current times with environmental concerns at the forefront of many people’s minds, this is not a sustainable proposition. So most lawns now look very brown with green simply showing areas of deep rooted non grass species that are still able to access moisture (and many view these as weeds). Even worse, in my own lawn, now that we have had some rain the debris that is left has gone black. For those of you with a more relaxed view of what species are allowed to make up your lawn, you will probably still be looking at something that remains greenish, this is because most plants will have deeper root systems than the grass, and so can still find some water. However, grass has an amazing ability to recover and it won’t take much rain for this to happen. A helping hand is always nice, so I would suggest feeding it with a spring lawn fertilizer (in saying this I am assuming that we’ve had rain by early September). It is also important to get rid of the debris that has resulted from the heat and drought. In a small lawn use a spring rake, and for larger lawns a mechanical scarifier (available from most hire centres) is a better bet. Whilst there is sparse growth, take the opportunity to spike the lawn to improve drainage at the surface. Spreading a soil, sand and peat alternative mix, (available ready-made as lawn and turf dressing) then sow grass seed over this so that the gaps in the lawn are filled with grass and not moss over the autumn and winter. Choose a grass seed that suits your conditions. We have mixes for those whose lawn is used as a football pitch right through to those who prefer to put a “Do Not Walk On the Grass” sign up, with variations available too for shady areas. Allow the lawn to grow longer than you normally have it over the summer. This will allow it to regain some strength, and will help it protect itself if we have a tough winter. As the autumn progresses a fertilizer and moss killer designed for autumn use will help keep the moss invasion at bay, whilst also promoting root growth in the grass and generally toughening it up ready for the winter, though quite what the winter will hold, at this point I can only speculate.

Get Up, Down & Dirty for St. Margaret’s Hospice

St. Margaret’s Hospice is encouraging people in Somerset to get Up, Down & Dirty for a good cause this autumn. Those who take up the challenge are in for a muddy good time as they run up and down hills and tackle a range of obstacles at the charity’s exciting new sponsorship event. Designed to cater for all fitness levels, Up, Down & Dirty offers a choice of Fun 5k, Tempting 10k and Filthy 15k routes. The event is taking place at Treborough, in the Brendon Hills, on Sunday 28 October, and Aldon, Yeovil, on Sunday 18 November. Participants are encouraged to raise sponsorship for St. Margaret’s Hospice, which needs to raise over £9.5m a year to fund its end of life care services for people across Somerset. Up, Down & Dirty at Treborough is proudly sponsored by Western Power Distribution. The utility firm is continuing its support of St. Margaret’s Hospice after a volunteering project earlier this year saw apprentices renovate the charity’s retail distribution warehouse and collect donations worth around £65,000 from generous households in Somerset. Sonia Bateman, events fundraiser at St. Margaret’s Hospice, said: “We’re always trying to come up with new events where people can have a great time with friends and family while raising precious funds to help care for people across Somerset. “After the amazing response to our Glitter Run this summer, we’re sure people will have just as much fun getting muddy at Up, Down & Dirty this autumn. Why not challenge your friends and workmates to get involved and see who gets the muddiest?” Last year St. Margaret’s Hospice supported more than 3,800 people affected by life-limiting illnesses across Somerset. For more information or to book your place, visit www.st-margarets-hospice.org.uk/up-down-and-dirty or call 0845 345 9671. 17

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BRUTON Every Thursday at 11.00am starting by the Museum there is a 40 minute Health Walk. Generally flat with a mixture of pavement and fields in dry weather. For more details call Bryan Pearson on 01749 938191. Every Saturday morning between 10.00am and 12.00 noon at the Community Hall there is a coffee morning to raise funds for local charities. There are hot drinks and refreshments served as well as cakes, books, bric-a-brac and a raffle. For more details call 01749 812074. On Wednesday 12 September from 12.00 noon the Horticultural Society visit Haskins Garden Centre, Ferndown for lunch then at 2.00pm go to Knoll Gardens, Wimborne for a guided tour and talk by the owner of the gardens, Neil Lucas. Tea and coffee available. Non members £10 for guided tour. On Monday 24 from 7.30pm at the Community Hall the Horticultural Society have a talk called ‘Gardening on a Slope’ by Michelle Wake. Michelle has degrees in both Engineering Production and Garden design. She has taught garden design courses at Merrist Wood College and is a visiting lecturer at Inchbald School of Garden Design. She is lead designer at Greenwave Garden Design. Tea and coffee available.

CASTLE CARY Every Tuesday at the Market House from 8.30am to 2.00pm there is a weekly market. Fruit, vegetables, bread, fish, cheese, preserves, baked goods, gluten free options, season plants and other giftware available. On Saturday 1 September from 9.00am to 12.00 noon at the Market House the Rotary have a Coffee Morning. Cakes and refreshments. On Saturday 1 from 10.00am at Fairfield, Florida Fields it is the Grand Opening of Fairfield. The project for transformation of the agricultural field into a green

open space with activities for all the community is coming to fruition. On Tuesday 4 from 7.30pm at Caryford Hall the Wildlife Trust has a talk called ‘British Birds of Prey’ with Alan Wells of the Pitcombe Rock Falconry near Bruton. He will also bring along some of his birds for people to see close up. Tea and coffee available. Entry Adults £3 adults, children free. On Thursday 6 from 7.30pm at the Methodist School Room the Gardening Association have a talk called ‘How to Show Vegetables’ with Claire Hart. Non members £1. On Friday 7 from 7.30pm to 9.00pm at the Market House go along to ‘The Secret Stylist: Style Clinic’. Wardrobe Consultant and Stylist, Natasha Musson is offering monthly Style Clinics on the first Friday evening of each month. The Style Clinics cover six different themes offering women informative, inspiring and fun classes to become more confident with their own personal style. All ages welcome. Bookings essential as workshops are in small groups. £25 per class (£125 for six). For more information and tickets visit www.tickettailor.com/ events/thesecretstylist/180132/# On Saturday 8 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Market House there is a Museum Coffee Morning. On Saturday 8 from 6.45pm to 10.00pm at Caryford Hall see a cabaret performance by Bill Smarme and The Bizness. An inimitable comedic take on a farrago of musical genres in a cabaret setting. Bar available. Tickets £10 from 07746 605523 or www. wegottickets.com/event/442741 or £12 on the door. Profits go to Caryford Community Hall Association to help fund the hall extension. On Sunday 9 from 10.00am to 3.00pm at the Market House there is a Vintage Market. Jewellery, bric a brac, upcycled furniture, vintage clothes, maps, signs, books and much more. Quality coffee, tea

and cake on sale in a fabulous retro bullet caravan. Continues every second Sunday of the month. To book a stall email ccvintagemarket@outlook.com On Saturday 15 from 9.00am to 12.00 noon at the Market House there is a Choir Coffee Morning. Refreshments and cakes. On Tuesday 18 from 6.30pm at Millbrook Surgery there is a Pain Management clinic. People are affected by pain for many reasons and due to many long term conditions. Unmanaged pain is a common reason for contacting the GP. A look at local and national pain management support, as well as current clinical and holistic treatments that could help you. On Saturday 22 from 9.00am to 12.00 noon at the Market House there is a Coffee Morning. Refreshments and cakes. On Tuesday 25 at Caryford Hall from 7.30pm Cinema in Caryford presents ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie Society’. Tickets £5 from the Market House, £6 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Saturday 29 from 9.00am to 12.00 noon at the Market House there is a Rotary Coffee Morning. Refreshments and cakes.

CREWKERNE Every Monday to Friday the Henhayes Centre has hot lunches freshly prepared. Two courses for £8. Please phone on 01460 74340 before 10.30am to let them know you are going. Every Tuesday at the Sports Centre from 6.00pm to 7.00pm join in at the weekly Walking Netball sessions. For all ages and abilities. All sessions contain a gentle warm up. No need to book. First session free then £3.50 per session. Every Wednesday it is the Crewkerne Market now extended until 2.00pm. For more information contact Laura Gowers on 01460 74001. On Friday 7 September from 7.30pm at Wadham School the Film Crew

By Lauren Hill

start their new seasons of films with ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri’. A comedic drama about anger and justice. Annual membership £25. Visitors per film £6. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Saturday 8 from 7.30pm at the Dance House Concerts in the West presents ‘Pixels Ensemble’. Tickets £15. (See ‘Arts’) On Thursday 13 from 10.30am starting from the Museum there is a Guided Walk of the Town. Tickets £3. On Saturday 15 from 9.30am to 1.00pm at the Henhayes Centre there is a Craft Fayre. New tables welcome. Free entry. For more information phone 01460 74340. On Saturday 15 from 10.00am at the Henhayes Centre there is a Farmers Market. Enjoy local produce from local suppliers. On Friday 21 from 12.30pm at the Henhayes Centre there is another Chef’s Special Lunch. Three course meal with roast pork followed by apple sunrise. Choice of three fruit juices, tea, coffee and chocolates. Bar open. Entry £9. Booking essential on 01460 74340. On Tuesday 25 from 2.30pm to 5.30pm at the Speedwell Hall there is a Tea Dance. Cream teas. Music by Victoria Starr. Tickets £5 from the Town Hall or Mike 01460 72417 or Christine 01460 271220. On Saturday 29 at the Henhayes Centre from 10.00am to 11.30am there is a ‘Breakfast/ Brunch’. Egg, sausage, bacon, tomato or beans, tea and coffee for £4.50. Extras 50p each. No booking needed. For more information phone 01460 74340. ILMINSTER On Saturday 1 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

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Jane at 01460 298090. From Wednesday 12 to Saturday 15 from 7.30pm at the Warehouse Theatre D&M Productions present ‘Ravenscroft’. This unreliable murder mystery which finds Inspector Ruffing in an isolated country mansion investigating a murder and surrounded by five devious women. Ruffing is committed to uncovering the truth, but he is about to find it more evasive than ever. Darkly humorous and thrillingly suspenseful, Ravenscroft reminds us that sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction. Tickets £10, Children/Students £5 from www.thewarehousetheatre. org.uk or Harrimans Menswear, Silver Street. On Saturday 22 from 7.45pm at the Warehouse Theatre Cinema at the Warehouse returns for a new season with ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’. Following her daughter’s murder, a mother paints three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at the town’s revered chief of police. Annual membership £25. Guests to make donation. Due to increased popularity of our films and to ensure members get a seat, guests can claim their seat after 7.30pm. For more information visit www. cinemaatthewarehouse. co.uk (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Thursday 27 from 10.15am at the Warehouse Theatre the Thursday Group resumes its talks with ‘Medecins Sans Frontieres – Why Do Families Become Refugees’ by Flowa Holdsworth. On Friday 28 from 7.30pm at the Warehouse Theatre go along to ‘Everyone Loves a Wedding...Dress’. Many years ago Barbara Churchill bought a second hand wedding dress in a jumble sale for 6 old pennies. This first dress started a lifelong fascination for what people wore on this most important day of their lives. And so the collection began, dresses were bought and donated and the final collection had over 120 dresses dating from 1820 to the present day. The collection was often shown for some of the charities nearest to Barbara’s heart, has travelled as far as Halifax and raised thousands of pounds. Sadly Barbara lost a bravely fought battle in 2011 but most of her fabulous wedding dress collection still remains within the family and we are thrilled to be able to show it again, with some of the dresses being modelled, to raise money for the Warehouse

Expansion Appeal. Tickets £10 at www.thewarehousetheatre. org.uk or from Harrimans Menswear, Silver Street. LANGPORT On Monday 3 September from 7.30pm at the Library the History Society resumes their talks with ‘Monmouth Rebellion’ by John Allen. Non members £4. Annual membership £15. On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm at Heaven’s Gate Farm there is a National Animal Welfare Trust Barn Sale and Afternoon Teas. Go along and browse an array of items, some everyday items and some very curious indeed. Definitely worth a visit to bag a bargain or two! You can also sample lovely homemade cakes and savouries in their snack room. Free entry.

Tickets £10 from the TIC and Winstones Books. On Thursday 30 from 7.30pm at Castle Gardens Illyria performs ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’. Sitting under the night sky in the walled garden with a picnic in tow, the audience will be treated to the criticallyacclaimed outdoor theatre company’s humorous adaptations of classic tales. Who killed Sir Charles Baskerville? Can anyone prevent the same fate befalling the young Sir Henry Baskerville? Is a monstrous hound really roaming Dartmoor? Why is someone systematically stealing Sir Henry’s shoes? And how does a ghostly hound manage to leave vast paw-prints and other unwelcome evidence of its existence. The original and greatest literary detective of them all, Sherlock Holmes, and his assistant Doctor Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this faithful, cheeky but chilling adaptation... Tickets Adults £15, under 16’s £5 from Castle Gardens or www.illyria.co.uk/ On Saturday 1 September from 11.00am to 3.00pm it is Sherborne Museum’s Cider Saturday. They celebrate autumn and their cider-making heritage by inviting local producers to show off their wares. You will be able to ask questions about growing and maintaining orchards and the production of the golden liquid as well as being able to taste samples. Free but donations welcome. On Saturday 1 from 1.00pm to 4.00pm at Pageant Gardens it is the Sacred Heart and St Aldhelm Annual Fete. Fun for all the family. On Tuesday 4 from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at The RendezVous Age UK has an

TN SHERBORNE Every Tuesday and Thursday until September the Blue Badge Guided walks with Cindy Chant start from the Tourist Information Centre from 10.30am. Cindy will take you to explore the Abbey Green, Almshouse, the Conduit, Bow Arch and more. These delights take at least 1½hours to enjoy, but with Cindy’s enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of the town the extent of your walk is limited only by your interest. Additional Bank Holiday walks and Winter Specials also available. Tickets £5, no need to book. Walks happen whatever the weather. For more information or to make a private booking for a tour contact Cindy on cindyatsherbornewalks@gmail. com and visit www. sherbornewalks.co.uk Every Wednesday from 2.30pm to 3.30pm at Abbey View Care Home Challenge Your Brain with Age UK Dorchester and their Cognitive Stimulation Therapy programme led by Cecilia Keedle Isack. A popular and successful way to treat symptoms of mild to moderate dementia. This programme is themed activities carried out over several weeks in small groups with each session covering a different topic designed to improve mental abilities and memory of someone with dementia. Session topics may include childhood, food, current affairs and using money in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Groups are small, consisting of five to eight people. Free entry. For more information phone 01305 26944. On Sunday 26 August from 2.30pm at Paddock Gardens the Ralegh 400 Festival host an outdoor play called ‘From Exe to Axe’.

Information and Benefits Advice Surgery with a coffee morning. Age UK are working to help older Sherborne residents to maximise their benefits entitlements, and to obtain information and advice on all matters pertaining to the over 50’s. For further information phone 01305 269444. On Wednesday 5 at the Digby Memorial Hall at 3.30pm and 6.45pm the Arts Society have a talk called ‘A Photographic Odyssey: Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition Captured on Camera’. Mark Cottle explores the work of Frank Hurley, official photographer of Shackleton’s third expedition in 1914. Visitors £5. On Friday 7 from 7.00pm at the Digby Hall the Players’ Theatre Club presents ‘Old Time Music Hall’. On this occasion they will consist of the traditional tophatted, waist-coated Chairman, an orchestra consisting of a single, digitally dextrous pianist, a Victorian lady, a beautiful singing harpist, a mysterious mentalist, a balladic baritone, and an unfrocked gentleman of the cloth. Familiar choruses will be sung, which the audience will be encouraged to sing, aided by an extravagantly lyric filled programme. All proceeds donated to Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. Tickets £12 from the TIC or from www. playerstheatre.co.uk or 07770 281746. On Saturday 8 from 7.30pm at Digby Memorial Hall

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there is a talk called ‘The Extraordinary Genius of Sir Christopher Wren’ by Adrian Tinniswood OBE FSA. Christopher Wren was quite simply the greatest architect Britain has ever known. But he was more than that. A founder of the Royal Society, he mapped the moon and the stars, investigated the problem of longitude and the rings of Saturn, and carried out groundbreaking experiments into the circulation of the blood. Tinniswood shows us the man behind the legend. And he shows why Wren remains a cultural icon, both a creation and a creator of the world he lived in. Adrian OBE FSA is Senior Research Fellow in Architectural History at the University of Buckingham, and the author of fourteen books, including ‘His Invention So Fertile: A Life of Christopher Wren’. Tickets £8 from the TIC or 01935 815341. On Monday 10 from 9.30am to 3.30pm at the Digby Hall the West Country Embroiderers have a workshop called ‘Blackwork Fruits in Colour’ with Beppy Berlin. £15 in advance. New members welcome. For details call Ann on 01963 34696. On Wednesday 12 from 7.30pm at Digby Hall ArtsLink Flicks presents ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’. A writer forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island in the aftermath of World War II, when she decides to write a book about their experiences. An uplifting and moving film which encompasses a war story, a mystery tale and a love triangle whilst instilling a sense of place. Starring Lily James. Tickets £6 available from Sherborne TIC on 01935 815341. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Saturday 15 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Digby Church Hall it is the monthly

Fleamarket. A quality antiques, crafts and collectables market with up to 35 stalls. Single stalls from £16. Admission free. Organised by West Country Fairs. Enquiries on 01749 677049. On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 from 11.30am to 3.30pm there is an Open Day at the Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre, Oborne Road. Steam engine and waterwheel in operation. Visitor Centre with audio-visual presentations. Displays of machinery and many other items of local and historic interest. Tea and picnic area. Entry by donation. For more information visit www.sswc.co. uk On Sunday 16 from 9.00am to 12.00 noon at the Terraces the Friend’s of Yeatman have their Car Boot Sale. Bacon butties, delicious cakes and beverages provided. No dogs. Sellers £5 per car from 8.00am. Entry 50p. Free parking. Enquiries on 07790 863518. On Sunday 16 from 11.00am to 3.00pm Sherborne Museum have a Heritage Open Day – behind the scenes. A tantalising glimpse behind the scenes at the museum on a day when it is normally closed. Learn about conservation techniques and see some of their rarer documents, textiles and artefacts. An opportunity to have a chat with the curator and some of the researchers, and a day to appreciate our grade II listed building, The Abbey Gatehouse. Free but donations welcome. On Sunday 16 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at the Digby Memorial Hall the Sherborne Folk Band workshop. Suitable for all levels and all instruments. Learn to play folk tunes by ear, experiment with chords and arrangements. Tickets £10 from Julia on 01935 817905 or £12 on the door. For more information visit www. laurelswift.co.uk On Friday 21 from 7.30pm at the Raleigh Hall

Sherborne Literary Society host a Words with Wine and AGM with a talk with Johnny Mercer, ex soldier, author and MP for Plymouth Moor View. Johnny Mercer spent 12 years as an officer in 29 Commando Regt Royal Artillery, which included 3 tours of Afghanistan. He wrote about these experiences in ‘We Were Warriors: One Soldier’s Story of Brutal Combat’. In 2015 he was elected, against the odds, as Conservative MP for Plymouth Moor View. Since then he has been a vocal supporter of defence causes and mental health issues. In 2017 he was re-elected with an increased majority. Tickets £5, includes a glass of wine and canapes. On Saturday 22 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at the Raleigh Hall ArtsLink host a ‘Live Portrait Painting’ demonstration with James Budden. Watch the fascinating process of portrait painting in real time. Starting from a blank canvas James will build a portrait using a live model whilst discussing how to capture a likeness, engage with the subject, colour mixing and more. Q&A’s welcome throughout. Tickets £7.50, includes tea and biscuits, from the TIC or 01935 815341. On Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 from 11.00am to 5.00pm at Digby Hall there is a Healing and Spirit Fayre. They will have a host mediums, tarot, reflexology, aromatherapy, massage, eyelash extensions and gel nails. There will be stalls selling crystals and jewellery. Talks and demonstrations throughout the day. All welcome. Light refreshments. Entry £5. For more information phone 07855 175357. On Tuesday 25 at Digby Hall at 7.30pm the Historical Society have a talk called ‘Lies, Spies and Surprises – Berlin in the Cold War’. Major General Peter Williams looks back at the extraordinary events that made Berlin a focal point during the decades of superpower competition. Non members £5. For more information visit www. sherbornehistoricalsociety. co.uk On Saturday 26 September from 7.00pm Winstone’s Books hosts ‘An Evening with Alan Johnson’, writer and politician. In the bestselling and award-winning tradition of ‘In My Life’ vividly transports you to a world that is no longer with us - a world of Dansettes and jukeboxes, of heartfelt love songs and heartbroken ballads, of smoky coffee shops and dingy dance halls. From Bob Dylan to David

Bowie, from Lonnie Donnegan to Bruce Springsteen, all of Alan’s favourites are here. But this is not just a book about music. ‘In My Life’ adds a fourth dimension to the story of Alan Johnson the man. Tickets £5 from 01935 816128. For more information visit www. winstonebooks.co.uk On Thursday 27 the Floral Evening Group have an outing to Knoll Gardens. On Thursday 27 from 7.30pm at the Catholic Church Hall the Floral group have a workshop called ‘Using Unusual or Challenging Containers’. For more information phone 01935 813316. On Saturday 29 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Digby Church Hall it is the Autumn Craft Fair. Free admission. Organised by West Country Fairs. Enquiries on 01749 677049. On Sunday 30 from 2.30pm as part of the Ralegh 400 1618 Festival there is a Ralegh Walk and Talk from Castleston Church with Cindy Chant. Tickets £6 from the TIC and Winstones Books.

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SOMERTON From Saturday 1 to Saturday 8 September from 10.00am to 5.00pm ACE Arts have their new exhibition called ‘The Imaginarium of Curiosities’. (See ‘Arts’) On Thursday 6 from 10.30am there is a curator lead tour. Free entry with refreshments. On Tuesday 4 at the Parish Rooms from 7.15pm the WI have a meeting. New members welcome. On Thursday 6 and Thursday 20 from 11.30am starting from the Library there is an hour long Health Walk. Organised by Macmillan and The Ramblers Association. Local refreshments at the end at local pub. For more information phone Mo on 01458 274631. On Friday 7 from 9.00am to 2.00pm at the Market Place go along to the monthly Market. Plenty of stalls including meat, plants, Italian cheeses, preserves, olives, spices, rare breed woollen products, fruit juices, jewelleries, dog treats and much more. For more details email marketonatsomerton@gmail. com On Saturday 15 from 7.30pm at the Parish Rooms see ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’. Tickets £6 from Cobbs, Brunel Precinct. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) From Saturday 15 to Sunday 30 from 10.00am to 5.00pm at ACE Arts there is an exhibition called ‘Footprints’ by fiber artist Lydia Needle. (See ‘Arts’) On Monday 24 at 10.45am at West Street Church Somerton Sings are meeting. They sing anything well known, songs from the shows, old English melodies,

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and songs from the 30’s up to present. £1 a session. For details 01458 272750. On Monday 24 from 7.30pm at the Parish Rooms the Green Gardeners have their AGM and bring and share supper. Visitors £3. For more information phone 01458 273753. On Wednesday 26 from 12.00 noon to 2.00pm at the Sports Club the Probus Club meet. Lunch included. To apply and join phone 01935 822968. On Thursday 27 from the Sports Club at 11.30am there is a Short Health Walk. Tea and coffee on return. For more information phone 01458 274631. On Thursday 27 from 7.00pm at Parish Rooms the History Society have a talk called ‘Pompeii’ by David Elkington. Guests £2. For more information phone Nancy on 01458 273859. On Thursday 27 and from 8.30pm at the Sports Club there is a Quiz. All welcome to this friendly monthly brain teaser. Teams of up to six people. £1 per person. On Saturday 29 at Wheathill Golf Club it is the Silver Jubilee Men’s Pair’s Open. For more information visit www. wheathillgolf.co.uk or phone 01963 240667 (option 2). On Sunday 30 from 11.00am to 4.00pm at ACE Arts there is an International Elder Day event. Drop in and see the work produced by Elders during our outreach projects workshops.

Under 16’s free. On Saturday 8 from 10.00am at the Memorial Hall there is a Coffee Morning. Raffle, books, cakes and produce will be on sale. All welcome. From Saturday 15 to Sunday 30 from 11.00am to 6.00pm at 2 The Old Police Station, North Street, BA9 9AZ as part of Somerset Art Works Open Studios Julie Jenkins hosts her new exhibition ‘Sacred Space’. Sacred art forms and spirituality inspire my paintings which depict places of peace and power from the Himalayas to the East. Open Thursdays to Sundays. On Wednesday 19 from 4.00pm at the Library Shelagh Mazey will be talking about her novel ‘The Golden Fleece’, the fourth book in her ‘Heart Stone’ saga which set in 19th century Wincanton. Free entry. Organised by Wincanton Library Friends.

class 66 locomotive will feature north of Worcester. For more information including prices and times visit www.pathfindertours. co.uk On Saturday 8 from 7.30pm at the Conservative Club there is a Fun Quiz Night on behalf of Radio Camelot. Light refreshments available. Tickets £6 per team. On Monday 10 the Blackmore Vale and National Trust Association visit Dyffryn Gardens. The garden is an exceptional example of an Edwardian Garden, just west of Cardiff. The gardens cover 55 acres, featuring a stunning collection of intimate garden rooms, a large glasshouse, statutory collection and arboretum featuring trees from all over the world. Designed by an eminent landscape architect Thomas Mawson in 1906, the gardens are the early 20th century vision of coal magnate John Cory and his son Reginald. The Grade 2 listed house is built as a gallery from which to view the landscape but is a blank canvas to interpret the gardens and Cory family history. On Monday 10 from 1.30pm at the Yeovil Court Hotel the Probus Club have a presentation entitled ‘Wreck of the Halsewell’. Please contact their Secretary on 01935 88142 for further information. New members always welcome. On Sunday 16 at the Yeovil Railway Centre in Stoford from 10.30am to 4.00pm there is a Steam Train Day with a character making an appearance. Unlimited miniature steam railway rides, turnable demonstrations, railway museum, model railway, art gallery and displays and more. Admission £9, Children £4, under 5 free. From Monday 17 September to Monday 22 October from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at Vicarage Street Methodist Church the WEA has their first Autumn course with ‘John Keats and John Clare: A Study in Contrasts and Affinities’ with Jane Crozier. Ref: C3529536. Cost £45 from 0300 3033464 or courseenquiries@wea.org.uk For more information visit www.wea.org. uk/learn-wea/course-search From Monday 17 to Saturday 22 from 7.45pm the Swan Theatre in Yeovil presents ‘The Tempest’ by William Shakespeare. Tickets £12. (See ‘Arts’) On Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September at Yeovil Railway Centre there is a Craft Weekend. For more information visit www.yeovilrailway.freeservers.com On Wednesday 26 from 7.30pm at the Holy Trinity Church the Flower Arrangers have a floral demonstration called ‘Strictly Flowers’ by Martine Coleman. Visitors welcome. Visitors £5.

UPTON From Thursday 20 September to Monday 1 October from 9.45am to 4.45pm at The Gallery Upstairs, Upton Country Park, Poole the West Country Embroiderers present ‘A Wonderful World of Stitch’. Displaying a wide range of embroideries and textiles. Exhibits for sale, sales table and book stall. Refreshments in café. Disabled access via lift in café. Competition is a piece of embroidery presented in a 20cm ring on the theme of ‘1918 - 100 years on’ created with any design or technique - members of the public can vote for the entry they like the best. Free entry. WINCANTON Every Monday from 6.00pm to 7.15pm at the Balsam Centre The Choir Wincanton meets. New members welcome. First session is free. No auditions. For more information visit www.thechoirwincanton.com On Saturday 1 September from 2.00pm at the Memorial Hall the Gardeners Association have their Annual Flower Show. Sections include vegetables, fruit, flowers, novice, floral arrangement, homecraft, handicraft, children’s activities and more. Refreshments available. Admission £1,

YEOVIL Every Tuesday from 7.00pm to 8.30pm at Westlands Sports Centre Yeovil Table Tennis Club have a social Table Tennis Evening. Play for fun, no need to sign up. Opportunities to join the club and play competitively if desired. Entry £3. Whist Drive every Saturday at the Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7.30pm. Enquiries 01935 862325. On Saturday 30 August the Blackmore Vale and National Trust Association have a late summer lunch at Holbrook Manor, Wincanton. On Sunday 2 and Sunday 30 September at the Yeovil Railway Centre in Stoford from 10.30am to 4.00pm there are Steam Train Days. Unlimited miniature steam railway rides, turnable demonstrations, railway museum, model railway, art gallery and displays and more. Admission £9, Children £4, under 5 free. On Saturday 8 at Yeovil Pen Mill there is a Diesel Excursion. Pathfinder Tours present a railcruise with a large circular itinerary passing through many of England’s historical counties en-route to Weymouth. The outward journey is via Bristol, Bath, Westbury, Castle Cary, Chetnole and Dorchester before arrival into Weymouth. Initially climbing the long Bincombe Bank away from the coast the special train is routed by way of Poole, Bournemouth, Southampton, Reading and Oxford before taking the Cotswold Line via Moretonin-Marsh to arrive back into Worcester to complete the days circular routing. Motive power for this rail cruise, from and back to Worcester, will be a pair of popular class 50 diesel locomotives, courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance, and normally based on the Severn Valley Railway. A GBRf

Yeovil Amateur Operatic Society present their autumn show with a musical adaptation from Christopher Bond’s Broadway play of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil from Tuesday 9 to Saturday 13 October. Evil Judge Turpin lusts for the beautiful wife of a London barber and transports him to Australia for a crime he did not commit. Returning after 15 years and calling himself Sweeney Todd, the now mad man vows revenge, applying his razor to unlucky customers and shuttling the bodies down to Mrs. Lovett, who uses them in her meat-pie shop. Though many fall to his blade, he will not be satisfied until he slits Turpin’s throat. Recommended 14+. Tickets £19 on sale from the Box Office or www.octagon-theatre.co.uk

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Durand in Dorset By Jane Adkins

Internationally acclaimed painter and contemporary master André Durand, best known for his definitive portrait of Pope John Paul 11 and also the Dalai Lama, has recently taken a studio in Sherborne. Visit the Grain Gallery for any length of time and you will witness two profoundly striking and thought provoking allegorical paintings that may challenge the viewer, but without doubt demonstrate the effect the magical Dorset

landscape has woven on this inspired artist. From 8 September, Sherborne’s Grain Gallery is presenting André Durand’s much anticipated new exhibition of Greek and Christian mythological paintings, DURAND IN DORSET, across a two month period. The paintings follow the artist’s pilgrimage through Dorset which began in May 2017. (www.andredurandportraits.com)

Durand has situated timeless Christian and Pagan myths in the Dorset Landscape throughout the paintings in the exhibition, making them presently relevant to a contemporary audience worldwide, rather like he did in 2000, depicting myths in the Sussex landscape, for his unforgettable exhibition, THE WHOLLY PICTURES (www.durandwhollypictures.com)

Durand was drawn to visit the area last summer when Jane Still, the vicar’s wife, told him about the unique crop circle at Cerne Abbas. Travelling the world, based now predominantly in Rome, the artist has rarely visited the British countryside. Yet elemental forces from the landscape inspired Durand to create an entrancing series of esoteric, sacred and mythological interpretations which take in recent historical figures, creatures of myth and legend, and even more interestingly both Christian and Catholic iconography. André explains, “I dedicated one Sunday to researching Dorset saints with the Vicar of Cerne Abbas, the erudite Jonathan Still. I wanted to paint four Dorset saints, perhaps five, in the lower foreground of my painting ASCENSION AT ST ALDHELM’S CHAPEL. The location of the painting was St Aldhelm’s Chapel, the Norman chapel on St Aldhelm’s Head in the parish of Worth Matravers, Swanage, which I visited in the fog.” It is clear that the numinous nature of the Dorset countryside was already affecting André as he explains, “The veiled light made the site chapel more mystical if such a thing could have been possible. It turns out I

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am spoilt for choice. Inspirational saints abound in Dorset. St Cuthberga of Wimborne, foundress of the mixed Saxon monastic community there, and St Edwold of Cerne who was brother to St Edmund King and Martyr brutally martyred by ‘spread- eagling’ by the Danes ( his lungs were cut out and tastefully arranged as wings). Edwold witnessed this and then resigned the throne and lived as a hermit at Cerne, founding the monastery there.” Cerne appears in several of Durand’s Dorset paintings with the playful L’APRÈS-MIDI D’UN

FAUNE AT BARTON MEAD inspired by Debussy’s music and the Nijinsky ballet of L’Apresmidi d’un Faune. For this large painting Durand used drawings of Stephen Beagley, former Royal Ballet dancer and lifetime friend that he had drawn of Stephen in the eighties when he was painting his historical and widely acclaimed series of pictures, Terpsichore, inspired by the Royal Ballet dancers. The famous Cerne Abbas Giant and its ancient alignment with then constellation Orion, together with the mysterious presence of the Cerne Abbas

crop circle figure, also figures prominently in Durand’s painting DIANA OF THE CERNE GIANT AND ORION, depicting Diana, Princess of Wales as the GrecoRoman goddess Artemis/Diana. Durand chose to paint both this and his other highly praised painting of Diana, entitled TO THE CHASE, in the church of St James the Great, Longburton in July 2017. A stone’s throw from Longburton, the medieval Sherborne Almshouse in winter provides the setting for Durand’s THE PRODIGAL SON. With its depiction of Pope Francis

embracing his prodigal son. The striking image could be seen as symbolic of the ecumenical reunion of two churches: Catholic and Protestant. Another well-loved Dorset landmark to have inspired Durand is Durdle Door and his painting RESURRECTION AT DURDLE DOOR again uses Christian iconography, contrasting prehistoric fossils of the Jurassic Coast to three sacred Ibises reinforcing the message of new beginnings. Durand says that he continues to be inspired by Dorset and has many more ideas for paintings that he plans to pursue in the months to come. DURAND IN DORSET follows the success of the artist’s celebrated exhibition, DURAND DIANA DORSET ALLEGORIES, first unveiled to the public at The Grain Gallery in June. Born in Ottawa, Canada, Durand works in the European Hermetic tradition and he is influenced by artists such as Rubens, Titian, Michelangelo and Velázquez. Although Durand is perhaps best known for his allegorical portraits, he achieved international artistic acclaim for his official portraits of John Paul II (1983) and the Dalai Lama (1983, 1989). Durand’s portrait of the Irish novelist Elizabeth Bowen (1972) is one of the most popular portraits in London’s National Portrait Gallery.

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From now to Sunday 26 August from 11.00am to 5.00pm it is Bruton Art Society’s 65th Annual Exhibition at Kings Bruton Memorial Hall. Free entry.

From Tuesday 28 August to Saturday 15 September at Ilminster Arts Centre see ‘A Quest For Beauty’ exhibition. A pursuit of beauty, through love and art has been Siele Boone Drury’s quest throughout her life. Horses were an early childhood inspiration - their beauty and strength a metaphor for everything she wished to become. Dogs, and other animals, are a further source of subject matter, never failing to provide wonder and delight and you see the results in this exhibition.

From Saturday 1 to Saturday 8 September from 10.00am to 5.00pm ACE Arts in Somerton have their new exhibition called ‘The Imaginarium of Curiosities’. Come and experience the wonders of your imagination and incredible curiosities of the world. The interactive work is by a local art group for adults with learning difficulties based in South Petherton, Somerset. All of the art work has been created by the students and guided by specialist tutors. On Saturday 8 September from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Blake Hall in South Petherton the Photographic Society have their Annual Photography Exhibition.

From Saturday 15 to Sunday 30 September from 10.00am to 5.00pm at ACE Arts in Somerton there is an exhibition called ‘Footprints’ by fiber artist Lydia Needle. Lydia explores the artist’s place in community and environment. Part of Somerset Art Weeks.

From Saturday 15 to Sunday 30 September from 11.00am to 6.00pm at 2 The Old Police Station, North Street, Wincanton, BA9 9AZ as part of Somerset Art Works Open Studios Julie Jenkins hosts her new exhibition ‘Sacred Space’. Sacred art forms and spirituality inspire my paintings which depict places of peace and power from the Himalayas to the East. Open Thursdays to Sundays.

From Monday 17 September to Saturday 6 October at Ilminster Arts Centre see the next exhibition ‘Journey’ with work by Jo Hamilton, Wendy Hermelin, Caroline Lewis and Jill Preston. Paintings, textiles, glass and pottery by four artists brought together by the threads that link them - the journey through their art. Their work is as diverse in style as their personalities. Feast your eyes on colour infused abstracts, beautifully and imaginatively manipulated textiles, original glasswork inspired by ocean conservation and portraits of women and girls from around the world. Art can help give them a voice, our voice. From Friday 21 September to Friday 12 October from 9.30am to 5.00pm the Jerram Gallery in Sherborne have an ‘Exhibition of New Work by Richard Pikesley’. Enquiries on 01935 24

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From Tuesday 25 September to Friday 5 October from 10.00am to 5.00pm at the Malthouse Gallery at the Manor Gardens there is an exhibition titled ‘Birds, Oceans and Flowers’ by three Somerset artists - Sheila Bowman, Lee Allen and Peter Waterfall. Bird wood carvings, paintings of oceans, flowers, scarecrows and chickens. Closed Sundays and Mondays. MUSIC

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

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

On Sunday 2 September from 2.30pm at the former URC, North Street in Stoke Sub Hamdon the Hamdon Community Arts Project presents a programme of folk, blues, classics and light jazz with ‘Hot Flush’ with Linda Readman on vocals and Wendy Partridge on guitar. Known for their sublime mix of guitar and vocals, Wendy and Linda perform an eclectic mix of music from Beth Nielsent-Chapman to Janis Ian, from Peggy Lee to James Taylor and more. Tickets £8, includes cream teas in interval, from 01935 824064. On Sunday 2 from 3.00pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see the ‘Yeovil Concert Band’. They formed in 1999 and since then has gone from strength to strength, now consisting of over 30 brilliant musicians. This exciting journey though some of the most incredible music ever written, will be an absolute treat for everyone with something to suit all tastes. Tickets £14.50.

On Friday 7 from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see the ‘Johnny Cash Roadshow’ featuring respected singer/ songwriter Clive John. This is simply the biggest

and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world. The show is packed full of energy good humour and hit after hit after hit, taking you through all the decades of the Man in Black’s career. The Johnny Cash Roadshow showcases world class musicians and its complex harmonies truly capture the essence and recreated with astounding accuracy and of what it was like to be at a real Cash show! All this accompanied by emotive and evocative screen images to give the closest experience you will ever get to attending a Johnny Cash concert. Tickets £20. On Friday 7 from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see the ‘Pixels Ensemble’. They are a collective of established chamber music players with a shared passion for performing the finest repertoire, from the classical period to the present day. Vastly experienced and versatile, the group appears in a wide range of combinations and line-ups, lending itself to innovative programming and enabling huge variety within individual concerts. They will be performing works by Ravel, Schubert, Rameau and Brahms. Tickets £15.

On Saturday 8 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Elio Pace’ celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel. This powerhouse of a show features over 30 Joel classics including the massive hits such as ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘Just The Way You Are’ and ‘My Life’ as well as fan favourites such as ‘Scenes From An Italian Restaurant’, ‘Goodnight Saigon’ and ‘Piano Man’. Tickets £24. On Saturday 8 from 7.30pm at the Dance House in Crewkerne Concerts in the West presents ‘Pixels Ensemble’. They are a collective of established chamber music players with a shared passion for performing the finest repertoire, from the classical period to the present day. Vastly experienced and versatile, the group appears in a wide range of combinations and line-ups, lending itself to innovative programming and enabling huge variety within individual concerts. They will be performing works by Ravel, Schubert, Rameau and Brahms. Tickets £15.

On Friday 14 from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre go along to their Flying Folk evening. Tickets £10. On Friday 14 at the David Hall in South Petherton from 8.00pm see folk quartet ‘Rant’. Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, Lauren MacColl and recent recruit Anna Massie join forces to create a sound which is both rich and lush, yet retaining all the bite and spark synonymous with a Scottish fiddle player. Using just their fiddles, they weave a tapestry of melodies, textures, layers and sounds. Known for their work as soloists and with various bands, this is a celebration of the instrument they all have a passion for. Tickets £18. For more information visit www.rantfiddles.com On Sunday 16 from 7.30pm at the Octagon

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Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Queen of the Night’. A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. 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 you on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits 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. Tickets £25. On Tuesday 18 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘The Chris Barber Band’. For nearly 70 years he has been active in the music scene with promoting, recording and releasing music and touring with his band. They are a ten piece band, inspired by great Ken Colyer Jazz Men and feature everything from New Orleans to blues to late 20s Ellington, played with extraordinary panache and skill. You will hear songs like ‘Bourbon Street Parade’, ‘Jubilee Stomp’, ‘Petite Fleur’, ‘Ice Cream’, ‘When the Saints Go Marching In’ and more. Tickets £19.50. On Wednesday 19 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘The Blues Band’. They are celebrating 39 glorious years as Britain and Europe’s leading exponents of one of the greatest musical traditions of all time. It began back then with a phone call by Paul Jones, actor, singer, musician and radio presenter, no stranger to the pop charts throughout the 1960s as front man for the hugely successful Manfred Mann. Tickets £23. On Thursday 20 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘G4’. Having exploded into the industry and the public’s hearts

back in 2004 on the first series of the X-Factor, G4 continue to blow people away with their unique style and impactful harmonic vocals. Enjoy their classic hits of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘My Way’, ‘Nessun Dorma’ and ‘Creep’ plus recent heart stopping tracks from their latest G4 Love Songs album as they leave audiences screaming for more night after night. Tickets from £29.50.

On Friday 21 from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see ‘The Kate Daniels Quartet’ with Nils Solberg featuring a musical feast of hot gypsy jazz, Parisian swing, and South American Tangos. Kate has a wonderful voice reminiscent of Julie London, with a distinct touch of Peggy Lee. Nils is a Djangoist, but with a voice and style of his own, encompassing any form of music. Tickets £16.

On Saturday 22 from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see ‘Trad Attack’. In the last three years, they have exploded on the scene and played in their home country of Estonia plus Latvia, Poland, USA, Germany, Finland, Malaysia, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Norway, Denmark and Canada. Folk is their starting point but not their boundary: they remain open in ears, mind and soul to different styles and new directions whilst maintaining their emotional Rootsheart. Tickets £17. On Wednesday 26 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see Sonoko Miriam Welde will be performing with the New World Symphony. They will be performing works by Brahms, Mendelssohn and Dvorak. Tickets £27.50. On Thursday 27 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’. Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and more. Tickets £21.

On Friday 28 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘At Last’ telling the story of soul legend Etta James’ turbulent life. Featuring some of her most beloved songs including ‘Tell Mama’, ‘Something’s Got A Hold On Me’, ‘Sugar On The Floor’, the heart rending ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’, her iconic signature

song ‘At Last’ and more. Vika Bull puts her heart and soul into this unforgettable show and is joined on stage by some of Australia’s finest and funkiest musicians. Tickets £29.50.

On Friday 28 from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see Marty and the Wildcats. Marty Wilde began his career in 1957 and was one of the first British singers to play a leading part in those early formative, and ground breaking Rock’n’Roll years. With his many hits and a host of wonderful songs from that era, Marty and his fabulous band the Wildcats take you back through some of the most exciting musical times this country has ever experienced. Tickets £20. On Friday 28 from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see Dave Newton and Craig Milverton playing together on two grand pianos. Between them they are fourteen times UK award winners, and as such represent the best piano performers we can expect to find. They will be covering a wide range of music, but will be focussing mainly on well known jazz standards and other material. Tickets £16.

On Friday 28 from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see ‘The Churchfitters’. The Churchfitters strut their stuff on a stage that bristles with instruments - flute, banjo, dulcimer, tin whistle, guitar, ukulele, electric hub-cap bass-bouzouki and the unique ‘bing-bong’ machine made out of hack-saw blades. Throw in some exquisite harmonies, a slew of startlingly original songs and a few jokes that create instant rapport and you have got a high energy, uplifting show that always leaves audiences cheering. Tickets £15.

On Saturday 29 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see Lee Mead and his band. Featuring songs from the classic shows he has starred in such as ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, ‘Miss Saigon’, ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, ‘Legally Blonde’, ‘Wicked’ and many more. Including songs from his previous albums and his brand new album Lee Mead Ten Years. Tickets £21. On Sunday 30 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Big Band Spectacular’. Directed by Chris Dean, this mesmerizing

performance is packed with your Big Band favourites. Featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Neal Hefti, Billy May, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more. Tickets £19.50. PERFORMANCE

On Saturday 1 September from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Flawless’. Stars of the smash-hit movies Street Dance 3D 1 and 2 and two time winners of the World Dance Championships, Flawless came to the fore on TV’s Britain’s Got Talent a few years ago and their popularity has continued to rise ever since. This fantastically high energy, acrobat-fused, feel good, family show follows the journey of 10 Big Dreamers, seeking the opportunity to live their ultimate dance fantasy on board the Intergalactic Dream Ship. The passengers soon realise, that with every dream comes a dark reality, ultimately turning their dreams into nightmares. Upon learning this the team must now battle their way back to reality to complete the journey home or risk their minds being forever lost and trapped in the Realm of Dreams. Tickets £26. On Wednesday 5 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see Joe Pasquale. Joe burst on to our TV screens 30 years ago on ITV’s ‘New Faces’. Now he’s on his 30th anniversary tour ‘A Few Of His Favourite Things’ with a celebration of his best cack, plus some surprises on the way! Let your inner child loose and learn to laugh and play again. This performance may contain adult material that some might find offensive. Tickets £19.50. On Thursday 6 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Jethro’ with his unique style of comedy. Jethro will probably be remembered for years to come with so many people loving this hilarious country style. He is considered by many as the greatest comedy story teller that ever lived. Having produced 20 DVD’s over the years there are some old favourites and many new tales told in a way only a count could. This performance may contain adult material that some might find offensive. Tickets £20. On Friday 7 from 7.30pm at the 25

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Octagon Theatre in Yeovil the Russian State Opera presents ‘Madama Butterfly’. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live orchestra with over 30 musicians. No opera can match the tragedy and sorrow of Puccini’s Madam Butterfly. Set in Japan at the turn of the century, it is the story of a doomed love affair between an American naval officer and his young Japanese bride whose self-sacrifice and defiance of her family leads to tragedy. Sad and tragic it most certainly is, yet the compelling tale of Madam Butterfly remained Puccini’s favourite opera. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Tickets from £21. On Sunday 9 from 7.00pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil the Castaway Theatre Group are delighted to be able to hold a showcase performance. It gives over 80 students the opportunity to perform in a mixture of solo, small or large group numbers. It promises to be an evening mixed with classic and more contemporary musical numbers as well as showcasing some monologues from students’ LAMDA exams. The group works hard all year performing at various

venues and this gives you the ability to see lots of different examples of their work in one place. Tickets £12.

On Friday 14 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see the UK’s longest running musical theatre concert tour ‘Beyond the Barricade’. Delivering over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, and of course ending with a stunning finale from Les Mis. The concert features David Fawcett, Andy Reiss, Katie Leeming and Poppy Tierne, together with a live band who capture the feel of the original orchestrations of the chosen musicals. To this day every musical note is still played and sung live. This gives musical theatre songs a bold concert format treatment, but with the conviction and intention to deliver the material as if the audience are watching the original performance. Tickets £22.50. On Saturday 15 from 7.30pm at the David Hall in South Petherton ARC Stockton Productions present ‘Instructions for Border Crossing’. A 12 year old girl sneaks across the border of her own country. Her parents watch her on a computer screen. The works of a

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half forgotten performance artist seem to hold the key to bringing down a brutal system operating on our behalf and under our noses. Do you join in? Or do you look the other way? Performed by solo performer Daniel Bye. Combines his signature storytelling with live interventions from the audience. For more information visit www. danielbye.co.uk Tickets £14.

Ridge’. A promising detective, Ryan Barnes, arrives home on his anniversary to find his wife’s been in a devastating car accident. Seven months later she’s still in a coma and Barnes, unable to accept her condition, throws himself into a manhunt for a serial killer targeting the elderly. Starring Matt Hookings, Hannah Waddingham and Alan Ford. Tickets £10, Children £5.

From Monday 17 to Saturday 22 from 7.45pm the Swan Theatre in Yeovil presents ‘The Tempest’ by William Shakespeare. Robbed of his position, power and wealth, his enemies have left him in isolation. But this is no ordinary man, and this no ordinary island. Prospero is a magician, able to control the very elements and bend nature to his will. When a sail appears on the horizon he creates a vast magical storm that wrecks the ship and washes his enemies up on the shore. When they wake they find themselves lost on a fantastical island where nothing is as it seems. Tickets £12. The Charity Night is on Monday 17 September in aid of South Somerset Mind which is an independent mental health charity established in 1985.

On Friday 7 from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton the Petherton Picture Show presents ‘The Mercy’. On October 31 1968, Donald Crowhurst, a businessman and amateur sailor, set off in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, a competition to be the first person to sail nonstop and single-handedly around the world. His 35ft boat, built from his own design, was unsuitable and unfinished, and as he fell farther and farther behind, he was faced with an impossible choice: return home to humiliation and financial ruin, or die at sea. In July 1969 his boat, Teignmouth Electron, was found in the Sargasso Sea with faked log books, increasingly unhinged diary entries, and no captain. Tickets £5.

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On Thursday 30 August from 3.00pm Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil are screening ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’. Join our favourite monster family as they embark on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a summer vacation from providing everyone else’s vacation at the hotel. It is smooth sailing for Drac’s Pack as the monsters indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer, from monster volleyball to exotic excursions, and catching up on their moon tans. But the dream vacation turns into a nightmare when Mavis realizes Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret that could destroy all of monsterkind. Tickets £10. On Friday 31 August, Sunday 2 September, Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 at 3.00pm and 6.30pm Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil are screening ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’. Ten years after Mamma Mia! you are invited to return to the magical Greek island of Kalokairi in an all new original musical based on the songs of ABBA. With the film’s original cast returning including Meryl Streep, Julie Walters, Christine Baranski and Amanda Seyfried as well as new additions. As the film goes back and forth in time to show how relationships forged in the past resonate in the present, Lily James will play the role of Young Donna. Filling the roles of Young Rosie and Young Tanya are Alexa Davies and Jessica Keenan Wynn. Young Sam will be played by Jeremy Irvine while Young Bill is Josh Dylan and Young Harry is Hugh Skinner. Tickets £10, Children £5. On Friday 7 September at 6.30pm Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil are screening ‘Winter

On Thursday 13 from 7.00pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘The Guernsey Ltierary and Potato Peel Pie Society’. The story begins in 1946 London, where we meet Juliet Ashton (Lily James), who is looking for something serious about which to write. Flashback sequences reveal that Juliet is working at resolving some of her own past issues. An unexpected letter; a curiously named book club; a remote location and a pig farmer are the triggers that entice her to set sail for Guernsey, leaving behind a book signing tour and an American fiancé who has swept her off her feet. Starring Glen Powell, Penelope Wilton, Tom Courtenay and Matthew Goode. Tickets £5.

On Thursday 13 at 7.00pm at Westlands Entertainment Venue there is a screening of opera ‘La Boheme on Sydney Harbour’. Puccini’s beloved classic – the original bohemian love story – has long captivated audiences around the world. His music swells with love, soars in ecstasy, crackles with jealousy and cries with heartache. With lavish sets and costumes transforming the harbour top stage into a romantic Paris winter, Opera Australia’s glittering production will be an unforgettable delight. Tickets £14.

On Friday 21 at 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton the Petherton Picture Show presents ‘On Chesil Beach’. Adapted by Ian McEwan from his bestselling novel, the drama centers on Florence and Edward, a young couple of drastically different backgrounds in the summer of 1962. She is a talented and ambitious classical musician from a well-to-do family and he is a clever young man from humbler origins. Both have firstclass degrees and, in consequence, no small opinion of themselves. Following the pair through their idyllic courtship, the film explores

ts sex and the societal pressure that can accompany physical intimacy, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle, Anne Marie Duff and Emily Watson. Tickets £5. FOR CHILDREN

On Saturday 15 September at 12.00 noon and 3.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see the ‘Milkshake’ cast. Starring Milkshake! favourites; Bob the Builder, Little Princess, Noddy, Fireman Sam, Shimmer & Shine, Pip from Pip Ahoy!, Winnie and Wilbur, Wissper, Milkshake’s very own Milkshake! Monkey and two Milkshake! presenters, this all singing, all dancing, musical masterpiece, will take audiences on a journey through the world’s favourite fairy tales. Set amongst Milkshake’s magical bookcase, this brilliant live show is sure to amaze and delight! The Milkshake! cast will be singing songs and sharing stories that audience members, young and old, will know and love. Tickets £14.50. On Saturday 22 at 1.30pm and 4.00pm and Sunday 23 at 11.00am and 1.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘The Snail and the Whale’. Join a tiny snail on her trip round the world in Tall Stories’ magical, musical production inspired by the fantastic bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Longing to see the world, a tiny snail hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing adventure - but when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? Follow the tiny snail’s exciting journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father. Storytelling, live music and lots of laughs for everyone aged four and over. Tickets £12. OTHER

On Thursday 30 to Friday 31 August from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton go along to Actiontrack Creative Lab. Inviting local artists and practitioners to take part in a two day creative lab. During this time, artists will develop a youth engagement project for October half term. If you are a local performance artist and would like more information contact info@thedavidhall.org.uk or phone 01460 240340. Free entry. On Wednesday 5 September at the Digby Memorial Hall in Sherborne at 3.30pm and 6.45pm the Arts Society have a talk called ‘A Photographic Odyssey: Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition Captured on Camera’. Mark Cottle explores the work of Frank Hurley, official photographer of Shackleton’s third expedition in 1914. Visitors £5. On Wednesday 12 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see broadcasting legend Dame Esther Rantzen and her daughter, the presenter and journalist Rebecca Wilcox, discuss their illustrious careers, personal lives and family ties. This is a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the country’s national treasures. Find out what drives her as she shares anecdotes from over 50 years in broadcasting. The star of ‘That’s Life’, ‘Esther’, ‘That’s Esther’, ‘Grumpy Old Women’, ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!’ and many others, Dame Esther is also well known for her tireless campaigning. As the founder of ChildLine and more recently The Silver Line, her charity work is legendary and life changing. She was awarded an OBE in 2011 for services to broadcasting, a CBE in 2006 for services to children and a DBE in 2015 for services to children and older people. Rebecca Wilcox began her varied and fascinating television career as an undercover reporter on ‘Conning The Conmen’. She is a regular reporter on ‘Watchdog’ and a well known consumer journalist who presented shows such as ‘Your Money Their Tricks’ with Sian Williams and Nicky Campbell. Tickets £23.50. On Friday 14 at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton at 7.30pm see ‘Lipstick on your Collar’ with hits from the 1950’s and 1960’s. From the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the show is packed with over forty hits from the likes of Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Cilla Black and many more. Performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country’s top musicians, this incredible show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun. Dancing in the aisles is strictly compulsory so bring your dancing shoes. Tickets £18.50. On Tuesday 25 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil go along to ‘The Dressing Room and Cannon and Ball. Touring by public demand, the hilarious comedy play, written by Bobby Ball, that combines sitcom and variety with some outstanding and memorable stand up comedy from Cannon and Ball and Johnny Casson, A whole night of truly great comedy entertainment! Start in the dressing room as you hear the behind the scenes and show business stories as they are waiting to go on stage at a run-down theatre where Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball find themselves involved in the crazy goings-on of compère Stu Francis and fellow comic Johnnie Casson, as they take to the stage for their individual stage acts. Tickets £19.50. On Thursday 27 from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton Julian Richards, archaeologist, presents ‘A Career in Ruins’ with a witty, anecdotal talk. Well known television and radio presenter of ‘Meet the Ancestors’, ‘Blood Of The Vikings’ and ‘Countryfile’ fame, Julian is also an author and authority on Stonehenge. He is currently involved in a research project on Shaftesbury Abbey. Tickets £9.

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‘Fever FX’, Covers, Gainsborough Arms, Sherborne, 8.00pm ‘Shockwave’, Rock/Pop, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm ‘Nasty Habits’, Blues Rock, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.00pm ‘Powercut’, Acoustic/Electric Rock/Pop, The Mermaid Hotel, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Unknown Identity’, Covers & Original, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Alchemists Band’, Rock/Pop Covers, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.15pm Ross Kirk, Rock Covers, Yeovil Labour Club, 4.00pm Greg Agar, Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Hurricanes’, Rock, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm Chris Banderas, Classic Rock, The Gallery Bar, Castle Cary, 9.00pm ‘Grouvecat’, Acoustic Rock, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘D-State’ & ‘The Relics’, Covers 70’s-present, The Arrow, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Soulville Express’, Soul Funk/Disco, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Caught on the Back Foot’, Classic Rock, Half Moon Inn, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.00pm ‘One Tree Hill’, Acoustic, Oscars Wine Bar, Crewkerne, 9.00pm ‘John De Barra’, Cover 60’s-present, The King William Inn, Crewkerne, 9.00pm ‘Daytona’, Rock/Pop, Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.30pm ‘Cross The River’, Rock, The Foresters Arms, East Coker, 3.00pm ‘Rexes Hollow’, Rock, The Prince of Wales, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 3.00pm ‘Bad Edukation’, Classic Rock, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Mr D’arcy’, Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Mandown’, Rock/Pop Covers, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.00pm ‘Rushwood & Co’, Various Covers, Yeovil Labour Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘K’fuffle’, Rock/Pop, The Armoury, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Shakedown Ridge’, Classic Rock, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Out of Order’, Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.30pm ‘Lewis and the Sound of the Suburbs’, Ska, The Black Horse Inn, Yeovil, 4.00pm ‘Loose Connections’, Various Covers, The Tippling Philosopher, Milborne Port, 9.00pm ‘Bad Edukation’, Classic Rock, Fleur de Lis, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.00pm ‘Rockin Ronnie’, Various, Crewkerne Conservative Club, 8.30pm ‘Loose Connections’, Various Covers, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.00pm ‘Loose Rock’, Indie Pop/Rock, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘D-State’, Covers 70’s-present, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Powercut’, Acoustic/Electric Rock/Pop, South Petherton Sports and Social Club, 9.00pm Adam Sweet, Blues, The King William Inn, Crewkerne, 9.00pm ‘Bleedin’ Hartz’, Pop/Rock, Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.30pm Ian Valentine, Covers 60’s-present, The Old Pound Inn, Langport, 9.00pm ‘Silverback’, Rock Covers, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.00pm ‘Forever Free’ Tribute Band, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Utter Chaos’, Various Covers, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Rexes Hollow’, Rock/Pop Covers, Half Moon Inn, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.00pm ‘Bad Edukation’, Classic Rock, The Foresters Arms, East Coker. 3.30pm

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On 4 September, Dukes in Dorchester will be holding a Toys and Collectables, Vintage Clothing and Accessories Auction. This will be followed on 6 and 7 September by the quarterly Autumn Fine Art Sale to include Silver, Jewellery, Paintings, Ceramics, Furniture and Works of Art. This is one to watch, back in July a William Morris pen and paint brush sold for £2200. It came to auction from a descendant of Sir Emery Walker (1851-1933), the typographer, printer and founder of the Doves Press who, like Morris, was a major figure in the British Arts & Crafts movement. Estimated at £500-1000 at the auction on July 19, it drew bidding in the room, on the phone and online. Duke’s managing director Lee Young said interest came “across the board and internationally”, both from Morris enthusiasts as well as more general book collectors. It was eventually knocked down to a London buyer at £2200. Duke’s popular Avenue Auctions continue at the Weymouth location - look out for its regular Avenue Sale on 18 September. Viewing times: Saturday prior to auction 9.30am-12 noon; Monday prior to auction 9.30 am -7 pm and morning of the auction. Catalogues are available online Central Somerset’s oldest auction house, McCubbing and Redfern Auction Rooms based in Wells has its Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables auction on Wednesday 19 28

September. Viewing for sales takes place on the previous Monday 10am – 5pm plus the day preceding the sale (10am – 7pm)) and the morning of the sale. Further information is available from 01749 678099. Lawrence’s Auction house in Crewkerne has General Sales on Wednesdays on 29 August, 5, 12 and 19 September. All sales start at 9.30am and viewing is from the Tuesday before the sale from 9am to 7pm. For more information call 01460 73041. At its next Antiques, Silver, Jewellery, Watches & Wine sale, Sherbornebased Charterhouse will offer in its two day auction a small collection of jewellery by Andrew Grima on 23 and 24 August. “Andrew Grima was an Anglo-Italian jewellery designer who became known as the doyen of modern jewellery design in Britain,” commented Charterhouse jewellery specialist Naomi Grabham. “He became the foremost jewellery designer in the West End in the 1960’s and 1970’s selling designs from his exclusive Mayfair gallery.” Andrew Grima designed jewellery has had many admirers and collectors over the decades. Notable patrons have included The Queen, Princess Margaret, Barbara Hepworth, Jackie Onassis with fashion icons Miuccia Prada and Marc Jacobs. The Grima gold brooches going under the Charterhouse hammer were collected by the owner in the

1960’s & 1970’s. With their original boxes, the brooches include abstract and naturalistic forms which are estimated to sell individually from £600 to £3,000. There are 270 lots of rings, brooches, bracelets and other jewellery from £50 to £10,000 along with 320 lots of silver and 50 lots of Rolex and other watches going under the Charterhouse hammer on Thursday 23rd August starting at 12 noon. Further details: 01935 812277. On Saturday 15 September the Sherborne Flea Market will take place at The Digby Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. The event is organised by West Country Fairs, from 10.00am to 4pm. Contact: 01749 677049 for further information.

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Chinese Tang Horses and Figures By James Brenchley, Sherborne Dorset. Head of Ancient Art, Antiquities and Classical Coins at Hansons Auctioneers. Over the many hundreds and thousands of years, ideology has been captured in many different forms, from the Egyptians and their stylised pyramids, representing the gateway to the afterlife, to the Roman Britain colonies and their cross-mixed, stylised art. Humans have captured ideology in art for millennia and it has been an important learning stage for modern cultures and societies. One of the most stylised and iconic of these cultures is the ancient Chinese culture which developed as far back as the 7th Millennium BC, the later in the period becoming known as the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907 AD). The Tang Dynasty hosted many beautifully designed tomb figures such as horses, attendant figures and animal representations. One of the most popular of these are the iconic Tang Horses. The example pictured below is a fine example, recently sold by Hansons Auctioneers. This is a large ceramic statue of a Tang Dynasty horse, which recently came to Hansons Auctioneers.

As you can see, its head is turned to the left and looking down, its mouth is open and its ears are pricked. The saddle to the back has a decorated saddle cloth, with a floral motif; its harness is decorated with red roundels. It has a short, plaited tail and its right hoof is raised. There are pigments to the surface, with details to the face and saddle. At approximately 1250 years old, this is a rather fine example and worth approximately £4000-£5000. The horse was important to the Emperors and elite members of society of the Tang Dynasty, a dynasty of prosperity, military expansion and artistic achievement. As sculptures of art, they have timeless appeal; their stylised, arched necks, pricked ears and heavy torsos exude confidence, distinction and charm. The breed is believed to be the famous and almost mythical Ferghana horse, known as Tian Ma, or ‘heavenly horse’, one of China’s earliest major imports originating in the Dayuan area of Central Asia. Such animals were the reserve of the elite and as such they required models

of them to act as substitutes in the afterlife. The Han Emperor, Wudi, wrote a poem on the horses, such was their fame: ‘The heavenly horses have arrived from the Western frontier. Having travelled 10,000 li, they arrive with great virtue with loyal spirit, they defeat foreign nations. And crossing the deserts all barbarians succumb in their wake!’ These horses were larger, faster and stronger than

any horse in China and they finally became symbols of power and prestige. With careful and masterful training, these horses soon became the favoured breed in China. At that time in China, the more horses you owned, the higher your social status. The terracotta statues of horses found in tombs have flaring nostrils, pricked ears, powerful legs and strong necks. These statues were most probably the first to depict the Ferghana horse in Chinese art.

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LIFESTYLE

The Emporium by Dawn Woodward, The Emporium, Yeovil

Inspirations for the

curious shopper Our featured trader this month is Saville Row Hounds, makers of bespoke dog coats and accessories. Find their amazing shop in The Emporium and perhaps treat you precious pooch to a designer outfit! We’re looking forward to our forthcoming events, all held in The Emporium Cafe. Our ‘Sshh.... Secret Acoustic Folk Supper’ returns on Thursday 20 September, 7-11pm, with a colourful mix of music and delicious food and drinks. Please feel welcome to join us if you fancy a really great night out, just £5 entry fee on the door. Other regular events include Business Networking at The Emporium; Waterstone’s BookClub and our monthly Spanish Conversation Group. We plan to be launching a French Conversation Group very soon. Please visit our website for details of all our events.

September usually marks the start of a new season in the retail calendar and for us at The Emporium we’re certainly embracing the start of autumn! Our summer window displays were amazing, but it’s all change now as autumn windows are now in place, bringing refreshing inspiration for cooler days. The Emporium is home to over 60 amazing, independent businesses, in Yeovil town centre, supplying us with antiques, collectables, gifts, homewares and other services. At this time of year, we are very busy with enquiries from new traders, hoping to set up a shop in time for the Christmas rush, as well as existing traders bringing in fresh stock for the new season. We do have a few trading units available to rent at The Emporium so please don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re hoping to launch a venture this season; we are here to help you with your idea. See our contact details below and come and say hello to us: we’ll have you trading in no time, at very affordable rates!

While on the subject of our cafe, thank you to all of The Conduit readers who have visited us over the last few months, it’s been lovely to meet you! Our dining area has been given a smart new look for Autumn/Winter 2018 and our menu continues to evolve. We’re becoming a popular choice with those looking for gluten free, vegetarian and vegan food as well as with those who enjoy delicious home cooked food and great coffee! We’re enjoying the wonderful, fresh ingredients available, our spinach wraps with homemade beetroot pesto, goats cheese and walnuts must be tried! We now offer diners a selection of bread which we bake each morning, which is your favourite? I love the sourdough baguette. Bookings are now being taken for our ‘Christmas High Teas’ the perfect way to celebrate with your friends and colleagues. See our website for details and book in for a festive meal, with a difference! Contact us via FB: www.facebook.com/ TheEmporiumyeovil; telephone: 01935 411378 or through our website www.theemporiumyeovil.co.uk

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TRAVEL

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Heather Muir - Manager Yeovil Branch Miles Morgan Travel

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Here at Miles Morgan Travel, we’re passionate about river cruising.

We can tell you everything you need to know from what’s special about river cruising, through to which river, ship and cabin would suit you. We are also delighted to be a main agent in the South West for all the best river cruise companies including Viking, Riviera, Saga, Emerald, Scenic, Avalon, Titan and many more besides.

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Why River Cruise?

Which River?

You might not know much about river cruising, or yet understand its appeal. We’re finding that many of our seasoned ocean cruise customers are now discovering river cruising for a number of reasons:

Many of our customers begin by exploring the Rhine and Danube first, and then move on to others such as the Douro, Moselle, Rhone, Nile, Irrawaddy and even the Mekong. However, there is no right or wrong place to start and our River Cruise Specialists can advise you on what’s special about each of these rivers and others too.

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There are so many new stunning destinations to discover including iconic cities such as Vienna, Cologne and Budapest.

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Smaller ships are more intimate, and you can moor right in the heart of cities and explore from the ship on foot

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With river cruise being the largest growing sector of the travel industry, Miles Morgan Travel are proud to be known as ‘The Home of River Cruise’. We work with the biggest selection of river cruise companies, along with expertly trained river cruise specialists in every shop we are able to offer advice and first hand knowledge to help you choose the right itinerary and style of ship for you.

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The choice of river cruise lines can seem quite overwhelming. Do you choose to cruise with a company you’ve heard of or is there another river cruise line out there that would be perfect for you? We work with every river cruise line and our new brochure features a selection of our most popular cruise lines, so whatever your questions, we can advise on the one that would be right for you. Recent awards We are delighted to announce that we have been voted again The Best Travel Agent in the South West and South Wales for 2018 and even better we have also been voted The Best Travel Agent in the UK, beating all others which we are really proud of as this is a fantastic achievement and thank all of our customers for their support and look forward to welcoming new customers too into the branch. We have a River Cruise Specialist in every shop and here in Yeovil we look forward to hearing from you and talking through which river, ship and cabin is best for you. River cruises are on sale as far ahead as 2020 and that is because the demand is extremely high therefore booking early if you can is strongly recommended.

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Please do pop in and see us for a coffee and chat, or make an appointment if you wish, or call from the comfort of your own home, whichever is best for you. Our contact details are 2 Borough Arcade, Yeovil, BA20 1RS or yeovil@milesmorgantravel. co.uk or call us on 01935 428488. We look forward to hearing from you.

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The agent with a shop at Yeovil in Somerset had its most successful night ever, with a total of three awards at the premier travel award night of the year. Managing Director Miles Morgan received an “Outstanding Contribution to the Travel Industry” award in recognition of not only the success of Miles Morgan Travel, but also his work for the industry as a whole including being a board member of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents). he company then won the Best Travel Agent for the South West and Wales for an unprecedented third year before their major accolade, Best Travel Agent in the UK. MD Miles Morgan said «I was totally overwhelmed, we beat TUI, Thomas Cook, Trailfinders, Flight Centre, the list goes on. These companies are much more established than us and certainly have a lot more shops”. Morgan puts the success down to his staff: “I am so proud of the staff at Miles Morgan Travel, their knowledge is exceptional but their genuine interest in looking after our customers and their holidays is what sets us apart from others” Local Manager Heather Muir said “When I first heard I was so shocked, we work very hard for our customers but for that to be recognised as being the best in the UK is nothing short of incredible, we are so proud” Heather continued - “I would like to thank all our customers in Yeovil for their support. We love looking after you and thanks to your loyalty and bookings we have come out the Best of the Best. It’s wonderful.” Miles Morgan Travel was established in 2006 and has 15 shops around the West Country and South Wales. The company has recorded increased sales for all 12 years and has seen customers return to booking on the High Street after so many people suffered internet booking horror stories. “The High Street is returning to being the fashionable and clever place for people to book” said Mr Morgan “People have realised it can even be cheaper to book with a travel expert as they know where to look for the best prices and value, as well as their money being secure”.

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PET HEALTH

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One of the common presentations we see at the surgery is pets with blood in their urine. This is obviously alarming and concerning for owners and rightly so as there are many potential causes from the simple and easily fixed to the more complex and worrying. One cause we seem to be diagnosing with increasing frequency is enlargement of the prostate gland. This only affects males as females do not have prostate glands and is something we seem to see exclusively in dogs rather than cats.

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In certain instances we recommend biopsies, this can either be via a catheter passed up the urethra to the level of the prostate gland (visualised on ultrasound) and a suction biopsy taken or a fine needle aspirate through the skin (both types of biopsy are done under sedation).

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Any cause of blood in the urine needs investigating as there are numerous causes other than prostate disease and remember the first thing we will probably ask for is a urine sample so try and bring one along! If any of these signs are of concern or you would like to discuss individual cases in more detail, please feel free to call and speak to one of our vets or myself.

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LIFESTYLE

Lifestyle by Chris McCaughey from Stags Estate Agents

Why it’s all about Land

in 2018 At Stags we are fortunate to deal with a broad variety of properties, from flats to farms. Over the years, periods of differing demand for certain types of property can be seen, sometimes as the result of changes to stamp duty or interest rates brought in by a government budget, or perhaps due to changing demographics and market conditions in particular areas. There is no denying that, with stamp duty surcharges for second home and investment purchasers in place, Brexit negotiations ongoing and the spring market stopped in its tracks by two bouts of adverse weather, 2018 is seeing a somewhat tougher market than previous years, but one type of property in particular is still generating healthy interest: land. With a dedicated Farms and Land

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department, Stags has a broad experience of selling land of all shapes and sizes from individual fields, smallholdings and building plots to commercial farms, and everything in between. Alongside this comes an understanding of who buys land and why, which depends very heavily on what the land can be used for, how large the plot is and what issues it may be subject to. As can be expected, agricultural land tends to be most prevalent in the market place. Typically, smaller agricultural plots attract a lot of interest from local land owners looking to increase their acreage and neighbouring residents spotting a dual opportunity to add value to their own property and preserve a green outlook by acquiring land adjacent to their home. Those with equestrian

interests may also show interest in land a short commute from their home which will allow them to keep their horses within easy reach without the extra expense of livery fees From time to time, investors and developers also show interest in plots of agricultural land, particularly those which lie comfortably within the curtilage of a village or town and benefit from good road access. Most of these are sold without any planning consents in place, and sometimes with covenants designed to discourage new and future owners from building for as many as 20-30 years after the sale. However, most investors are more than happy to “speculate to accumulate” by keeping hold of the land until any such covenants have elapsed and a planning application is successful,

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after which they may decide to sell the land on as an “oven ready” building plot to developers or individuals looking to self-build, or to develop the site themselves to sell the finished new-build properties. With land representing a highly desirable asset to such a wide variety of buyers, it seems safe to assume that the high levels of demand will continue into the future.

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Food and Drink FOOD AND DRINK

The importance of September for grape harvesting By Camilla Wood, Owner/MD The Somerset Wine Company “It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring, who reaps a harvest in the Autumn.” said B C Forbes in the nineteenth century and today there is no change to that sentiment when we consider the important month of September in the eyes of the wine producer. Looking back to February, just before The Beast from the East struck, a group of Somerset Wine Co. customers huddled, teeth chattering, under umbrellas in the brown and dormant vineyard of Guy Smith, of Smith and Evans near Langport, bearing secateurs and an enthusiasm to learn to prune a grapevine. Then, as befitting the season, the vines were gnarly stumps with last years’ stripped canes hanging loosely, like forlorn foot soldiers in the aftermath of a bloody battle. We braved the elements and following Guy’s tutelage, cut back a row of vines to the essential two

renewal spurs and four canes, then went inside, seeking solace in warm soup and a glass of Guy’s wonderful 2013 Somerset Sparkling. Now, in September, with a gloriously sunny summer behind us, it looks like harvest in our Dorset and Somerset vineyards will take place this year at the same time as central France, in the middle of the month. Grape farmers like Guy Smith, Ingrid Bates of Dunleavy and Sandy Luck of Aldwick Estate will be hoping for continued dry weather without too much rain to dilute the ripening grapes, nor humid weather to encourage rot, nor freak hail to destroy the grapes. Harvest is a perilous, nerve-wracking time when all the good work of the growing season could be jeopardised and potential income compromised in a sudden cruel moment of inclement weather. Most small vineyards such as those in Somerset will be

harvested by hand, meaning the need for a workforce of reliable pickers is necessary and their skill in selecting the best grapes is crucial to the outcome of the vintage. Too many unripe grapes in the press or stalks which impart tannins and vegetal flavours, will affect the balance of the resulting juice. When making sparkling wine, which by its nature is zesty and lively with high acidity, retaining that magic balance of enough fruit sweetness and acid in the grape is the challenge. The wine maker must make that crucial call as to when the grape has reached optimum ripeness for the style of wine desired. Black grapes, such as the Pinot Noir grown at Aldwick Estate will be left to hang longer on the vine to further concentrate the sugars and ripen the phenolic flavours of the grape skins and pips, as these will all be pressed and the resulting juice fermented to make a red wine. Red wines will generally see some time aged in barrel

post fermentation (at least six months in French oak ideally) but for whites (including the base wine for Sparkling) will be fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel to retain the fresh, fruity aromas. So, to celebrate a great summer and the beauty of the vineyard in full bloom or rather full fruit, we are organising a return visit to Smith & Evans on Saturday 15 September to see how our pruning work has evolved and to enjoy a picnic lunch in the vineyard along with a tasting of their new vintage wines. If you’d like to join us, please call Camilla or Susanne in the shop on 01963 548228 to book a ticket (£15). To conclude, as the poetically named Thomas Love Peacock wrote in 1860, “The juice of the grape is the liquid quintessence of concentrated sunbeams.” We have the harvest to thank for that. Alleluia!

FOOD AND DRINK

Food and Drink by The Stag’s Head Inn

Preparing for Autumn deliciousness

At the time of writing it’s glorious August, the height of summer! This month has found most of us sweltering and melting in the recent tropical heat and sunshine in the summer of the century! So, what could be at the top of our minds right now, here at The Stags Head Inn? The opening of the Grouse Season on the Glorious 12th marks the turning point of the seasons in the kitchen with contemplation and planning of forthcoming autumnal treats and the whole anticipation of the new season’s produce for new creative, tasty dishes firmly on the agenda. However, it’s Christmas that we’re thinking about right now. (Cue groans and sighs of exasperation that it really is too early for such thoughts and that it’s getting earlier every year). It is actually our loyal customers who are driving the timing on this, with too many customer requests for our Christmas party menu to allow us to put if off any longer!

and savoy cabbage; together with other delights such as celeriac puree, butterbeans and kale accompanying our thoroughly delicious mushroom and chestnut Wellington. Turning our thoughts to the completing of a special meal out, we are considering some ridiculously decadent puddings alongside our traditional Christmas pudding with brandy crème anglaise. We are narrowing it down to a dark and rich chocolate marquise with boozy kirsch-soaked cherries and two others that are currently being refined.... and of course we couldn’t get away with not having our popular sticky date pudding on offer! ...So Christmas is what we’re currently thinking about in August! However, our minds will very shortly turn back to the present with the creation of our delicious summer soup from armfuls of Yarlington vegetables, plus a spot of blackberrying planned, in readiness for autumn pudding creation. There’s never a dull moment at The Stags Head Inn!

We are in good company though. Apparently, Selfridges has outdone (or possibly perplexed?) everyone by unveiling their Christmas display at the beginning of this month, a full 145 days before Christmas. So whilst there has been stunning heat outside in the summer sun and even more so in a hot busy kitchen of late, consider the imminent and gruelling challenge for Sam our Head Chef, having to turn his mind to all things wintry to provide some deliciously different dishes of the season, alongside the traditional Roast Turkey and all the trimmings. Just for starters (literally), we’re thinking of a luscious watermelon and blood orange salad to accompany smoked breast of beautiful Creedy Carver duck - or a delicate Yarlington Blue mousse adjacent to a vibrant braised beetroot tart. Ringing in the main courses we’ll have a treat for meat-lovers - beer braised beef cheek with wonderfully unctuous bone marrow mash, roasted root vegetables and a rich ale gravy. Or perhaps you can contemplate roasted Guineafowl with Pan Haggerty

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Tasty Summer Greek Salad By Rich Townsend, Senior Sous Chef – Seasons Restaurant at the Eastbury Hotel, Sherborne

Ingredients for 2 people: • 2 plum tomatoes halved and then quartered • 12 cherry tomatoes quartered • Half a cucumber cut into 1-inch cubes • Half a green pepper, finely sliced • Half a red onion, finely sliced • 200 grams feta • 100 grams pitted kalamata olives, halved • A handful of basil and oregano (roughly 8 grams) • 1.5 tablespoons white wine vinegar • 2 tablespoons of good quality olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste Method • Using a large bowl, carefully place in the prepared tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, red onions and olives.

This month’s recipe is a simple and easy Greek salad. With this year’s summer reaching some of the hottest temperatures on record, it’s the perfect meal whether you are eating for lunch or dinner. We currently have this Greek salad on our menu at Seasons Restaurant and it is fair to say that it has been flying out of the kitchen. What makes this dish so important to us and more importantly to our diners is its simplicity. Choosing the correct and well balanced ingredients is the key to making this dish so tasty. The tomato season is in full swing now and using the ripest tomatoes available is a must. We pair this with a beautifully made pickled ewe’s cheese which may sound strange but it’s just a local version of feta style cheese. The acidity of this cheese balances the sweet tomatoes perfectly and finished with fresh herbs from our garden, this salad is a winner in our eyes. We hope you enjoy eating your own version of this wonderful salad as much as we do making it for our guests.

• Add the 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar and olive oil. Saving a few leaves to the end for garnish, roughly chop the basil and oregano and add to the vegetables. • Take ¾ of the feta cheese and with your hands, crumble into large bite size pieces. Gently mix together. • At this stage you will need to add the salt and pepper. Take into consideration the feta is slightly salty so add the salt slowly. Taste as you go and if you are finding that the tomatoes aren’t sweet enough or the dish is too acidic, add 1 teaspoon of sugar for balance. • Transfer the salad between 2 bowls and crumble over the remaining feta. Dress with the left over basil and oregano leaves and finish with a drizzle of olive oil. In next month’s issue we look at late summer ingredients and how best to use them in your own cooking.

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Health & Wellbeing Cigarettes – the Smoking Gun by Niki Cassar So you’re still smoking? Chances are you’d love to stop, and you’ve tried every which way to do so, and maybe many times over. You’re worried about your health and your finances, but worst of all, you are acutely embarrassed by the fact that you’re still smoking when so many have quit, making you feel like a social pariah. You won’t want to hear this, but here are some hard and very unpalatable facts about cigarettes.

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There are over 5,300 chemicals in tobacco smoke, the majority of which are toxic and harmful to your health, including carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, ammonia, cadmium, arsenic, and lead. At least 37 of these chemicals have been found to cause cancer. Passive smoking causes cancer and other diseases. Second-hand smoke also causes other health problems in non-smokers, including heart disease and respiratory diseases, including asthma in children. Alcohol worsens the effects of smoking and has been shown to be a cause of mouth, oesophageal and liver cancers, among others. Even light or occasional smoking damages health. Life expectancy for smokers is at least 10 years shorter than for non-smokers. Based on four packs per week, your annual expenditure is over £1500 per year.

Now here’s some better news that may encourage you to stop smoking:

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Your heart rate drops back to normal within 20 minutes.

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Your risk of coronary heart disease is half of a smoker’s within 1 year.

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Lung function improves and risk of heart attack drops within 2-3 months.

Your risk of having a stroke is reduced and the risk of getting mouth, throat and oesophageal cancer is half of a smoker’s within 5-15 years. Your risk of dying from lung cancer and getting bladder cancer is half of a smoker’s within 10 years. Your risk of coronary heart disease becomes the same as a non-smoker’s within 15 years.

When I see a new client who wants to quit smoking, I always ask them if they remember their first cigarette, and most do. When asked if they enjoyed the taste, every single one of them pulls a face and says it tasted disgusting. Yet they continued to smoke – probably because of peer pressure, lack of confidence or just wanting to ‘look cool’ in front of their friends. At some point, they smoked a cigarette in response to an uncomfortable feeling such as anxiety, sadness or loneliness, and they briefly felt better. In that moment, their subconscious mind stored that ‘good’ feeling, and from that moment on, every time they experienced feeling ‘bad’, their subconscious sent a subliminal message to ‘smoke a cigarette and feel better’. If you’re one of those who has been smoking for many years and has tried many times to quit, then doing a ‘one hit wonder’ session isn’t going to work for you, no matter what you’ve been told by other hypnotherapists. In order to neutralise the causes of your smoking habit, you may need a course of sessions in order to kick the habit permanently. If you really want to stop smoking, then please give me a call for a confidential chat on 01963 371 695. Mention The Conduit for a £15 discount off your first session.

HEALTH & WELLBEING

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Keep Active

September’s here, for many of us it’s a time when we get back into the rhythm of school, work and early nights. There’s not so much need for sun cream and we don’t need to worry about being too hot at night anymore. We’ve been able to get outside to exercise a lot more over the wonderful warm summer which has been great, but we know we’ll need to keep those fitness levels up during the winter if we are to keep that healthy glow going. I often think how lovely it would be to keep fit in the park in the mornings and after work as they do in places like India where many locals walk around the park and jump into lakes for an early morning swim to keep fit and in China where they have laughter/exercise sessions in the middle of the local green. It’s a great thing to be able to have a natter and keep fit and sociable all at the same time. It’s easy in the summer but can we keep our happy, summer vibe and the joy of keeping active and sociable when the weather starts to turn? Can we just bring it indoors and add a coffee afterwards to keep us happy, healthy and fit during winter? This is what gyms and gym membership can offer us: camaraderie, fitness and fun instead of hibernation, chocolate and expanding waistlines, which we are all guilty of as the nights draw in. There has never been a better time to join a gym. More and more research is showing the benefits of regular exercise and placing our gyms and sports centres right at the heart of our community. To facilitate this gyms are developing memberships to help make exercise more accessible to everybody. For example if you only want to use the pool, you can use Swim Only memberships and the same for the Fitness Suite. There are discounts for seniors, juniors, couples, students and corporate rates or if you like your freedom a leisure card might give you the flexibility you want for a lower price. If you really, really don’t want to commit to membership, but want to try the benefits of the gym you can even pay as you go, so there really is a way for everyone to enjoy the benefits of sport and exercise tailored to all budgets and preferences. Oxley Sports Centre is even offering new kids’ memberships to offer parents accessible membership and payment choices to keep their kids fit and healthy and to help them to establish healthy lifestyle choices for fun and fitness for life. For more information on Oxley Sports Centre memberships please call 01935 818277 or visit our website on www.oxleysc.com 37

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Beauty By Samantha Mullett, So Pampered

Beauty Comes From Within We all know the phrase ‘you are what you eat’, but having a look at what we are putting inside our bodies and other lifestyle factors is a good start for looking what results we’re achieving on the outside.

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A good cleanse tone and moisturise is essential for good skin and a glowing radiant complexion along with regular facials to boost skin cell renewal resulting in radiant, younger-looking skin. But how often do we think about what we are eating and drinking and the effects on our skin? Firstly we need to look at those well-known and popular drugs - alcohol and nicotine. Drinking too much alcohol deprives the skin of vital vitamins and nutrients. Over time, drinking heavily can have other, more permanent, adverse effects on your skin. Specifically Rosacea, a condition that starts with a tendency to blush and flush easily is also linked to excess alcohol consumption, resulting in permanent redness and hypersensitivity. According to the studies, heavy smokers are nearly five times more likely to be wrinkled than non-smokers, part of the reason is that smoking creates collagen-destroying enzymes, diminishing collagen production and making your skin look more aged. Are we all getting enough vitamins and nutrients from the food that we eat alone? 95 % of us have less than the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is the key vitamin essential for skin health. If we look at the nutritional value of food its simply quite amazing – for example one avocado gives you 11mg of Vitamin A (with a staggering 240 calories!). Our recommended daily allowance for Vitamin A is 800g! Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin – FACT! Just some of the benefits of Vitamin A are skin cells are stimulated and renewed at a faster rate, encouraging healthy skin. It also helps skin protect against free radicals and environment attack (that is pollution/ sun exposure/stress). Plus it stimulates blood flow and balances sebaceous glands, while also stimulating collagen production. To get optimum results for good skin from the inside out – it is essential to supplement our diet with some extra vitamins and nutrients. Acne is another huge problem for lots of people, the causes of acne are: dead skin cells, overproduction of sebum, bacteria and hormones all influencing the skin. Speak to your skin care consultant, not only about a good regime at home but supplements to help your skin and try not to continually ‘touch’ the skin! Keep hands away – this is spreading bacteria across the skin. Water also makes a big difference in skin health. Without adequate water intake, skin appears duller, and wrinkles and pores more prominent. Proper hydration keeps skin dense and elastic, reducing the appearance of fine lines. In addition to water’s anti-aging effects on your appearance, it also gives acne-sufferers reason to rejoice. Supple, hydrated skin can help protect against breakouts and blemishes. We’re strong believers in a good skin care regime – we’ve been using Comfort Zone for 12 years, and love their ethos of science with nature combined – results driven prescriptive skin care, with added tranquillity. For more advice, book a FREE 15 minute skincare consultation with us, and receive 10% off all skincare products and Comfort Zone Facial Treatments. Quote Conduit on booking. 38

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Sport by Gary Shackle, Sherborne Sports Centre Manager

Summer Fruit & Veg keep you hydrated! Dorset Water Centre Ltd

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The good weather has made people feel good about themselves and consequently classes, swimming and the gym have all been very busy over the School Holidays. While it is great to exercise more, it is imperative we stay hydrated. The obvious way to do this is to drink plenty of water. However if you choose some of the main Summer fruits and vegetable well, you can find that not only do they give you an energy boost but can also help in maintaining good hydration levels. Here are a few of my favourites…. Tomatoes: Filled with antioxidants and Vitamin C.

Courgettes: Part of the summer squash family. Courgettes love water and are very versatile. Watermelon: Very high water content helps keep you cool and hydrated. They also keep you feeling full, which can curb cravings.

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Oranges: Rich in potassium, a nutrient that’s crucial in the summer and made up of about 80% water. Cantaloupe and Honey Dew: Cantaloupe and honey dew melons are diuretics, and have similar properties to the watermelon. Raspberries: Raspberries are very high in vitamin C and contain approximately 8g of fibre per portion Apples: These fruits are again high in fibre and have a high water content. Apricots, Peaches, and Nectarines: Both nectarines and apricots are rich in vitamin A. Dark Salad leafs: Raw spinach and kale are packed with vitamins to help your skin. Strawberries and Blueberries: Juicy berries are filled with flavonoids (disease fighters). Avocados: Are a healthy source of monounsaturated fat and have been called a “Super food”. Enjoy the last few weeks of the month and then come and see us when the schools are back. We have a number of new staff joining us who would love to meet you and welcome you to the Sports Centre!

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Staying but Leaving Emma Fernandez offers a taste of her diary ‘In Another Year’ chronicling the last months spent with her Spanish Dad – Franco

When you hand over the papers and see his face sat at the table, something starts to splinter that stays with you. There are chickens, the room is on the ground floor, and we agree no smell. But you wanted a bench, a tiredcoffee-post- chain-sawmorning of apple logs. Cats abound. A small pain. Instead there are the dictates of who should sit where, Malcom from Liverpool says, ‘Franco must NOT have this chair.’ ‘Singing for the brain ‘and an outing that consists of looking at ducks on the river or a Waitrose pastry. Once he tried to feed someone’s baby, like a dog. Only Spanish spoken now. A life re invented in a 40

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small market town, for love, the small blonde nurse, the promise of family and new tradition. He planted aubergines, restored the orchard, joined the neighbourhood watch. But swore in French. At home he made squid and mussels on a Saturday after us women went to Macfisheries. Around the table I learnt of my ancestors and his time in the army, the hotel work later, the ‘60’s celebs he greeted and served that arrived on the Costa and in London. Onassis, Ava Gardner et al. That he once went to Edinburgh just for the day to hear an opera singer. The 8-year-old in a ditch, marching at gun point, asking the Italian soldiers for food. @conduitmag

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I saw him happiest mending or growing, back with family in the sun. A trip home with Cheri Moya and ‘Turron’ in the suitcase. Or on the rare occasion I got to go, showing me a washed-up octopus or gecko, the eyes wide at the bee eaters, a water melon cut by my Aunt with a machete seemed beyond tropical. He took on parents’ evening with gusto. Later when I was married and living locally he would just turn up with a tortilla, or a cutting he had grown for me. I think unsure where he fitted any more. The last time, a November morning, that Wiltshire grey that blankets everything, that makes you want to hibernate until April, or move to Majorca. The room is quiet, in bed now, head like a sunken egg shell, sleeping. The new digital radio plays Karl Jenkins. His hand finds mine, the working Andalusian war survivor bear, grip strong. After an hour, hushed chat above the pyjama jacket rise and fall, eyes flutter,

he scowls, raises his eyebrows. I tell him I didn’t say hello as he was sleeping. The Leo king ‘til the end, holding Court. We offer the beaker, but only a raspy voice now. The nurse arrives: Claire, 24, 38 DD barely contained in stripped cotton, watch pinned at an angle. Says it’s her last day, she is off to work with autistic young adults. She stands in the corner, sharing our tearful concern. ‘We won’t dance again, will we darlin.’ Mum

suggests turning him. She straddles the bed, covering him with her full plumage, he lets go of my hand for a moment to reach over and clutch her rump. Blushing she says, ‘Young Man, I think you’ll find that’s my buttock.’ I see him, bleary black eyes smile and look to heaven, as if to say. ‘It’s a gift, what can you do...’ I am not allowed to have the Benny Hill sound track at the funeral or Pink Panther played on a screen, instead we have Karl Jenkins

and Rodriguez, a High Mass. Father Michael from Kerala upsetting all the West Country UKIP supporters with his pronunciation as he speeds through the gospel (later I hear they petitioned to have him sent back.) The iPlayer stops abruptly half way. Even the postman is sobbing. I read from Don Quixote: The Windmill extract, now I know it’s about Dementia. It is Dick Emery in every essence, although we are trying to make it Radio 4. It starts to snow, and my Jewish friend Lydia, his favourite, turns in the pew. She later emails me a picture; a Peacock butterfly has arrived from somewhere and nestles on her knee. So, no, no bench, but yes, there is always a gift. Emma is hoping to walk El Camino – the Little Pilgrim Way from France to Spain – next April/May for Dementia UK. More details will be announced via her website www.violetpr.co.uk

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HISTORY

LEGAL MATTERS

History

by George Tatham

‘Greyhoundes he had as swift as fowel in flight; Of prikyng and of hunting for the hare Was al his lust, for no cost wolde he spare.’ Chaucer. ‘That hearty good fellow’

On Saturday 22 February 1879, the attention of many of Sherborne’s inhabitants was focused on the Waterloo Cup Coursing meeting, traditionally held at the Altcar Club, Southport, over three days. George Hooper Miller, local yeoman farmer and greyhound trainer, had entered his home-bred dog Misterton in the 64-dog-stake, the most prestigious event of the coursing season. The news of Misterton’s success arrived at 4.30 by telegram and wide-scale rejoicing ensued (some of a pecuniary nature no doubt!). A large crowd gathered on the following Monday to greet their heroes as the last train arrived from London. Cheering greeted Hooper, and the hastily assembled Military Band accompanied the throng to the Digby Hotel. A complimentary dinner was held the following week at the Black Horse Hotel to honour Hooper’s notable achievement (the first occasion a dog from Dorset had won the Waterloo Cup). Among the loyal toasts was one in support of the Army, Navy and Reserve Forces, since news of the great disaster at Isandhlwana, in the Zulu War, was fresh in the memory, but no mention of the stout defence of Rorke’s Drift! The chairman, Mr Lionel Ruegg, proposed the toast to ‘The health of George Hooper Miller.’ Coursing clubs grew in number in the 19th century and, as a spectator sport, attracted large crowds and associated betting. Field sports are capable of arousing strong emotions and today remain politically and socially divisive. Hunting with dogs and hare coursing were banned in 2004. George Hooper Miller was born in 1845, the eldest son of Thomas and Ann Miller, well-respected yeoman farmers in Sherborne, tenants of the Digby estate at both Castle Farm and Blackmarsh Farm. George and his brother Thomas (both educated at Fosters School) supported their mother on the farm after the death of their father. Both were keen sportsmen and, in particular, George turned to breeding greyhounds and later race horses (in partnership with Robert Lemon at the Glenwood Stud in Longburton). It was George who arranged the first Blackmoor Vale Open Coursing Meeting in 1886, at Milborne Port, attracting a large crowd and 100 mounted followers. Two examples of his later success include repeating his Waterloo Cup victory with Princess Dagmar in 1881 and breeding a yearling which sold for £5000 guineas in 1891. However, good fortune then deserted him and, living in straightened circumstances, his mental state was badly affected by the loss of five puppies from canine influenza. He died in 1896 aged 51 in his Church Lane lodgings of ‘acute mania’ preceded by nine days of convulsions. He lies buried at Castleton. Today, Black Shed Flowers occupies a one acre site at Blackmarsh Farm where the languid presence of Paul and Helen Stickland’s greyhound or ‘long tail’ harks back to the achievements of George Hooper Miller. 42

Legal Matters by Sally Manning, Battens Solicitors

Don’t ignore the importance of LPAs The lawyer’s organisation Solicitors for the Elderly has recently published a report warning that the UK is heading for an incapacity crisis, with a widening gap between the rising number of people likely to lose capacity and the relatively small number who have arranged a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). The report states that the number of people with dementia in the UK increased by more than 50% in the last 11 years, now standing at 540,000. There are obviously also a number of undiagnosed cases. The report also notes that of the 12.8 million British residents over the age of 65, one in 14 will develop dementia. The concerns they have raised are not to do with the financial affairs of these individuals, but concern their future care arrangements. The number of Health & Welfare LPAs registered at the Office of the Public Guardian is relatively low compared to the number of Property & Financial LPAs and much lower than the number of people who are potentially affected. A Health & Welfare LPA appoints chosen individuals, to make any health and welfare decisions on your behalf. This document would only be used if you did not have the mental capacity to deal with these decisions yourself. This is in contrast to the Property & Financial LPA which can be used, if you wish, even if you do have capacity. The Health & Welfare LPA includes a general authority for the Attorneys, but also a specific authority as to whether they can make decisions on life-sustaining treatment on your behalf. So this document covers a variety of situations where decisions may be needed on where you live and how you are cared for, as well as end of life care. This document now has increased importance because a Supreme Court ruling in July 2018 has held that judges will no longer need to be consulted when doctors and relatives agree over the withdrawal of lifesustaining food and water. It will be very important for you to specify which relatives can be involved in this decision, by appointing them in a Health and Welfare LPA. Both types of LPA are invaluable and should be thought of as an insurance policy for the future. You may never develop dementia, but that does not mean that there may not be a time in the future when you would prefer someone else to help with your finances, or that you will not have a condition which means that other people need to be involved in decisions about your care. It would obviously be better if you had already put a system in place whereby people you trust had already been legally appointed. The alternative is that your family, doctors or Social Services would need to make an application to Court, an expensive and time-consuming process. Contact Sally Manning on 01963 407060 sally. manning@battens.co.uk who will be able to advise you on these issues and quickly create LPAs for you.

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OFFICES IN YEOVIL, SHERBORNE, CASTLE CARY, DORCHESTER, WAREHAM, BATH and LONDON

Bargain Corner Hunters If an item/items are valued at more than £200 there will be a £6 charge. Wanted adverts are also charged at £6.

2 matching armchairs. Well sprung and comfortable. Attractive neutral coloured fabric £30.00 ono Youth’s racing bicycle, old, but overhauled for safety £25.00 ono Tel: 01460 279687 New. Argyle Fine Cut Crystal ice bucket £25.00 ono Tel: 07891 344214 Hotter shoes. Ladies size 6. Pretty ‘Trinity’ style in navy/patent leather. New and unused. Cost £79. Sell for £30.00 Tel: 01935 872287 Bugaboo pushchair toddler stand, with instructions £30. Mamas & Papas cot mattress with cover £7.00. Baby cradle on wheels, with cover £25.00. stairgate in box £10.00 Tel: 01935 427360 Collector’s Binoculars. Carl Zeiss Jenopten. Multi-coated. 10x50w. Good condition. In leather case. £198.00 Tel: 01935 815887

WANTED Typewriter for general use. Age relevant Tel: 01935 579755

Dropleaf dining table £25.00 2 Brand new Foam Pillows £6.50 for both Cool box and freeze blocks £5.00 2 Car Seat covers £7.50 for both 6 Throws £2.50 each 3 piece weekend travel bag set, brand new £7.50 2 Smoke alarms £7.50 & £4.50 Tel: 01935 829137

Mamas & Papas Cybex baby car seat. Nearly new £40.00 Sharp UXB700 business telephone/fax machine £30.00 Tel: 01935 420312 3 x Chinese watercolours on linen, 12” x 8” – flowers and birds £30.00 3 x Black framed Chinese silks of birds, 24” x 12” £25.00 each Tel: 01963 350840

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