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Wells might be the smallest city in England, but we’re big on talent and creativity!
October is packed with festivals so whether you are interested in food, literature, music, art, the countryside – or a mixture of all of these – you’ll find something taking place this month which should appeal. Then when you include the number of clubs and societies that are held in Wells, it all adds up to an exciting and vibrant place to live. One of the things that strikes me is how many of these festivals and clubs only exist because of enthusiastic volunteers, who selflessly give up their time to make it happen - something to be recognised and applauded. We’d like to play our part by spreading the word. So, don’t forget to let us know about your events and societies. You can email me details or contact me via twitter or facebook, including a good quality picture or logo if at all possible. Local Reach is delivered to over 6,000 households around Wells free of charge, so it really is the ideal way to reach your local audience.
Andrea Cowan, Community Editor for LocalReach, andrea@localreach.co.uk November issue editorial deadline: Monday 10th October
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WELLS CATHDRAL’S FREE WEEKLY WALKS
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Wells Cathedral’s free stained glass ‘Window Walks’ and ‘Explore the Embroideries’ walks take place most Saturday and Wednesday mornings at 11.15am and 11.40am respectively. October’s themes are ‘The Water of Life’ illustrating one of St John’s Revelations in stained glass and ‘Throned in Glory’, exploring the Cathedral’s beautiful embroideries. Each walk lasts 20 minutes and no booking is required. Binoculars are useful though not essential for the stained glass walks. Admission is free although donations are welcome; simply meet in the entrance area of the Cathedral to join the walk of your choice.
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WORLD SPACE WEEK
Saturday 8 October There will be a public Star Party - an evening of observation of the night sky for all, run by Wells & Mendip Astronomers at Ashwick & Oakhill Village Hall, Zion Hill, Oakhill. Set-up will begin at 6pm, and anyone is welcome to bring along a telescope. Car parking, toilets and refreshments available. Further information from: www.wellsastronomers.org.uk
1-8 October This is the biggest global space outreach event, with people all over the world organising activities for the public. Wells & Mendip Astronomers are organising three events: Saturday 1 October from 11:30am to 4pm. In the context of the national 'Fun Palaces' events, Wells & Mendip Astronomers and Space Detectives are organising creative, fun activities on space exploration for all ages in Wells Public Library.
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Saturday 1 October at 7pm There will be a screening of the internationallyacclaimed, award-winning feature-length documentary 'The Last Man on the Moon', which arrived in UK cinemas just a few months ago. This will take place in Wells & Mendip Museum. Entry is free - bookings through the Museum or at: www.wellsmuseum.org.uk.
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SOUTH WEST HARP DAY
Sunday 2 October, 9.30 am to 4.00pm This special day is hosted within the beautiful surroundings of Wells Cathedral School, in our new recital venue, Cedars Hall. Come and enjoy an inspirational day with two fabulous tutors: Keziah Thomas and Ruth Faber. The day includes masterclasses with Royal College of Music trained tutors; workshops and ensembles for 9 -18 year old students, grade 4 upwards; pop harping fun and a Morley Harps tradestand. There is a 3pm recital by Keziah Thomas which is available to non-workshop members at £8 per ticket. For full details contact Dominique Swain Tel: 01749 834487, d.swain@wells-cathedral-school.com
WELLS WI
Tuesday 4 October This month in Wells WI we are getting ready for Christmas (dare we say it!). Our guest for the evening will be showing us how to make ball decorations ready for the tree, or as part of a larger decorative piece. Visitors are always welcome and there is a charge of £3 for the evening . Our next meeting is Tuesday October 4th at 7.15 for 7.30pm start at Wells and Mendip Museum, 8 Cathedral Green, Wells BA5 2UE. Look forward to seeing you there. Please contact the secretary at wellssomersetwi@gmail.com for any other information.
WELLS CATHEDRAL’S “BE A CHORISTER FOR A DAY”
Wells Cathedral School, and have afternoon tea in Vicars’ Hall before Evensong. There are still some boys’ places available, and there is a waiting list for girls. If you know a child who will be aged between 7 and 9 on this date and would like to take part, please send your contact details to: Melanie Lawlor in the Music Office by emailing musicoffice@wellscathedral.uk.net, or telephone 01749 674483. Places are limited so please register early.
WELLS ART CONTEMPORARY
CBE is to give a talk during WAC at the Bishop’s Palace entitled, ‘The artist as priest – the role of contemporary art and artists’. Richard is considered one of the most influential artists operating today. He was Professor of Sculpture at the Royal College of Art, worked with Henry Moore, designed sets for Roxy Music and helped launch the YBAs. Everyone welcome – it promises to be a lively evening. Tickets are available from the Bishop’s Palace. Doors open at 6.30pm to allow the audience to view the WAC exhibition
Saturday 8 October, 10.30am – 4.00pm The Cathedral’s next ‘Be a Chorister for a Day’ event includes singing games, learning about the Cathedral and finding out what a Chorister really does. Lunch is provided, and at the end of the day the children sing Evensong with the Cathedral Choir. In the afternoon parents can take a tour of
8 – 22 October Now in its fifth year, Wells Arts Contemporary (WAC) is an international visual arts competition and selling exhibition with a rising reputation. It attracts work from across the globe in in a wide range of medium from painting to video and will be opening its doors to the public in the Bishop’s Palace on Saturday 8 October. The exhibition is available for viewing between 10am and 6pm until 22 October. A bumper crop of 723 artists from all over the world, as well as the South West, entered this year. The panel of judges has selected 90 works to form a stimulating show of 2 and 3 dimensional work in the beautiful rooms of the Palace and its gardens. 13 October - WAC Artists Talk At 7.30pm the celebrated artist Richard Wentworth
THE BIG DRAW
As part of its outreach activities the Education team at Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) are once again taking part in the nation-wide Big Draw event during October. The intention is to get as many people as possible drawing in Wells! The plan is to make a giant drawing of a feast which will celebrate the Queen’s 90th year. Individuals will draw small items such as cakes or mugs of tea which will be collaged onto a large frieze which will displayed at Heritage Courtyard Studios in Sadler Street throughout October. Drawing stations are to be set up in schools, surgeries, cafes, work places and pubs. Individuals may call into Heritage Studios. Any organisations, clubs or groups who would like to participate in this free event should email Liz Hand: lizhand2@hotmail.com
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WELLS CATHEDRAL FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS
Wells Cathedral offers a number of free lunchtime concerts throughout the month of October. 1.051.45pm. Admission is free although donations are welcome on entry. Retiring collection in aid of Wells Cathedral Music. www.wellscathedral.org.uk
Monday 3 October - an exciting programme of works for clarinet and strings, including the Hummel Clarinet Quartet and Kodaly Intermezzo performed by Ensemble Burietta. Thursday 13 October (in the Quire) - recital given by James Thomas, Director of Music, St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Friday 14 October - given by the Bonner Kammerchor from Germany. Wednesday 19 October – for the new music wells festival; the New Music Ensemble from Wells Cathedral School plays a programme of works by the festival’s featured composer for this year, Judith Weir CBE (Master of The Queen’s Music). Thursday 20 October (in the Quire) – for the new music wells festival; Gordon Stewart (International Concert Organist) performs works by Naji Hakim, Andrew Carter, and by the festival’s featured composer for this year Judith Weir CBE (Master of The Queen’s Music).
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THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC
7 October, 8pm Hauser & Wirth Somerset, in collaboration with Adrian Utley (Portishead), Will Gregory (Goldfrapp) and award-winning conductor Charles Hazlewood, presents a special live orchestral performance and film screening in the magnificent medieval setting of Wells Cathedral. Adrian Utley and Will Gregory have devised a new score, soundtracking the dramatic and moving narrative of Danish film director Carl Theodor Dreyer’s ‘The Passion of Joan of Arc’ (1928), which chronicles Joan of Arc’s trial and execution during her captivity in France. Initially commissioned by Colston Hall and supported by Watershed, Bristol, the inventive new score will be performed live alongside a screening of the film, led by Charles Hazlewood with members of the Monteverdi Choir, percussion, horns, harp and synthesizers. www.wellscathedral.org.uk
WOOKEY CHOIRWORKS LADIES CHOIR
8 October - The choir will be supporting the Bath Male Choir in an exclusive concert at St Matthews Church in Wookey, starting at 7.30pm. Pick up your tickets (£10) from Strangers with Coffee, 31 St Cuthbert Street, Wells, BA5 2AW.
OXFAM
The Mid Somerset Oxfam Group has three activities planned for October. 4 October: OXJAM - an evening of music and poetry at the City Arms, Wells, from 8.00 pm. This will be an eclectic mix of different types of music and poetry provided mostly by the volunteers at the Oxfam shop but everyone is welcome to join in.
8 October: ONE WORLD FAIR at Wells Town Hall, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Around 30 charity stalls under one roof with live music, African dancing, talks, yoga demonstration, items for sale and lots of delicious food. Sponsored by Santé Wines, High Street, Wells. 14 October: OXJAM - an evening of folk music at the Quaker Meeting House in Street, 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm, featuring music by COSAFOLK and COSMIC SENIOR CHOIR. Entry by donation and refreshments available.
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CEDARS HALL GRAND OPENING
7 and 8 October Cedars Hall, a new state-of-the-art performance, teaching and learning centre designed by London-based architect Eric Parry, officially opens on 7 and 8 October. There are plenty of concerts lined up over the following weeks including the BBC Radio 3 Big Chamber Weekend (14 -16 October) with Atos Trio of Berlin and friends and a Roald Dahl-inspired family music workshop and concert (23 October). Bill Lloyd, Creative Programmer and Director of Cedars Hall, said: “it is a groundbreaking joint project both for use by exceptional young musicians from Wells Cathedral School and as a much needed resource for Wells and the Somerset community. Many concerts will provide completely free entry for young people.” To book visit www.wells-cathedral-school.com/ and click What’s On
FEAST
8-29 October Heather Wallace of Heritage Courtyard Studios, Sadler Street in Wells and Ellie Jones of Andelli Art are the co-curators of FEAST, a sumptuous exhibition of mouth-watering art, catering for all tastes and palettes, in association with the Wells Food Festival. The exhibition features a mix of 20th Century and contemporary works. Artists include Patricia Algar, Val Archer, Patrick Hayman, Georges Herbert Holland, Stuart Low, Tom Mallin, John Marriott and Heather Wallace. www.heritagecourtyardstudio.com
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MENDIP ROCKS! 2016
Mendip Rocks! 2016 festival is organised by the Somerset Earth Science Centre in partnership with the Mendip Hills AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) with kind support from Natural England and Somerset Wildlife Trust. The six week festival continues through October with lots of fun events and activities. We will be celebrating The Geological Society’s “Earth Science Week” from 8-16 October, with our Earth Science School Field Trips to learn about the 450 million year history of the making of the Mendip Rocks, visiting Moons Hill, Whatley and Doulting Quarries, Burrington Combe Carboniferous limestone gorge, and exploring the Roman Lead mining history at Blackmoor. Also on the third day there is a minibus trip to the western Mendips, to discover the carboniferous volcanic rocks at Sand Point, with geologist Dr Hardy and the Earth Science Centre team. Places on all three days £50, or £25 per day. Booking: gill@earthsciencecentre.org.uk. On 19 October there will be an exploration of the geology of Tor Hill on the edge of Wells with Cathedral School geologist David Rowley. This is a geology mapping workshop to understand the geological structure & rock types of Tor Hill. The walk involves steep hills, stiles, and brambles. Booking essential, Adel Avery adel@nettlebridge.com For half term there is a family ‘funday’ at Ebbor Gorge near Wells on Sunday 23 October from 10am – 4pm. This is a fun packed family day of ‘sand pit fossil digs’, storytelling, guided walks to gorge and caves and much more to reveal the reserve’s unique geology and rare archaeological finds. Booking for walks of gorge and caves essential, Simon Clarke 01458 860120 or simon.clarke@naturalengland.org.uk. On Thursday 27 October, 12noon-3pm, there is the Cheddar Gorge Family Funday Come along to the National Trust Information Centre in Cheddar Gorge for a FREE afternoon of activities with the Mendip Hills AONB team. No need to book. Details: Andy Mallender, 01761 462338 andy@mendiphillsaonb.org.uk.
MENDIP ROCKS! FESTIVAL FINALE
29 October, 9.30am-4pm The “Underground and Overground in the Mendip Hills” festival finale, celebrating the 450 million year history of the Mendip Hills, will be held at Wells & Mendip Museum. It will include a day of lectures. Speakers include: Alan Gray -"Ochre & Mineral mining on the Mendip Hills/Mendip Caves & Cave Registry"; Duncan Price - "Deepest Mendip" - cave dives to the source of the Mendip’s largest springs; Dr Chris King "Mendip Volcanoes"; Les Davies MBE "Mendip Hills Through the Time Tunnel". There will be local fossil collections on display and the opportunity to view the “Mendip Rocks! Box”. Wells Museum, Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2UE. Booking: visitwellsinfo@gmail.com. Tel: 01749 671770 Tickets: £10 to include ploughman’s lunch, tea and cake.
EAT THE LANDSCAPE
From 9 October During the Wells Food Festival there will be an exhibition of Pauline Rooks photographs at the Somerset Guild of Craftsmen shop at 23A Broad Street Wells, through the arch beside Pickwicks Cafe. The exhibition documents the links between food and agriculture, the Somerset animals and places where our food comes from. Pauline Rook is an Associate of The Royal Photographic Society. She lives and works in rural Somerset and has been documenting the farming world around her for over 20 years. www.somersetguild.co.uk
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WELLS AND DISTRICT FLORAL ART SOCIETY
Day at the Seaside. It was fortunate that it was an indoor event as in true British fashion it rained all day. The day was organised by the area president, Jo Jacobs, and the funds raised went to the NSPCC. Members, wearing decorated hats, met for coffee and enjoyed browsing the stalls before sitting down to posh fish and chips: salmon, new potatoes and warm salad followed by make your own ice cream sundae.
13 October On Tuesday 9 August club members met at the Wells United Church to plan next year’s flower festival and enjoy a cup of tea, but more of that in the New Year.
After lunch, our president welcomed to the stage Julia Russett, our demonstrator for the afternoon. She was joined by her young daughter Phoebe and a surprise guest, her mother Sheila Hadlow, chairman of NAFAS. They worked together to fill the stage with a variety of floral designs, including roses in picnic baskets, sunflowers in buckets and orchids on a surf board. Jo Jacobs closed the meeting, thanking everyone for their support and announced the winners of the hat competition, Isobel Campbell from Cheddar and Margaret Baker from Designer’s Forum.
Wells club belongs to the National Association of Flower Arranging Societies, South West Area. On Saturday 3 September members from throughout the area met at Shipham Village Hall to enjoy A
Our meeting on Tuesday October 13 will present Martina Coleman. Her demonstration is entitled ‘Inspirations’ and will be held at St Thomas Church Hall, Wells at 2.15 pm. Come along and join us.
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A CIVILISED EVENING WITH WELLS CIVIC SOCIETY
12 October Although the programme-proper for the Wells Civic Society does not begin until October 12th we have been busy very over the summer months. In July a number of members enjoyed a visit to historic parts of Bridgwater, hosted by the Bridgwater Society who we hosted for a similar visit to Wells last year. We have also presented more plaques: another to acknowledge the contribution made to the city’s economic vitality by independent, family-run businesses, this time presented to Robert & Debbie and their team at Protec in Queen Street; and two blue plaques - one was unveiled at the Blue School by Hot Fuzz Director Edgar Wright, who was educated here in Wells, to celebrate his contribution to the city. The other was presented to The Swan Hotel to commemorate its many famous visitors. At the summer social held in the Old Deanery Gardens members enjoyed informal chat over a glass of wine, with the opportunity to learn more about the historic gardens. As well as all this, we are continuing to work with Wells Lions and mosaic artist Ruth Ames-White planning for the spectacular Wells in Mosaic. At our first evening meeting on 12 October, Ruth will tell members about the £40,000 project to construct an impressive public mosaic, six metres in diameter, on the lawn in front of the Bishop’s Palace. All of the Society’s evening meetings are held in the Conference Room at Wells Museum, Cathedral Green and begin at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated. Visitors are very welcome. The monthly programme of talks is packed with local interest and opportunities to meet people who really care about -and enjoy! – what is going on in the city. If you’d like to join or learn more about Wells Civic Society do get in touch – chris.f.winter@btinternet.com or 01749 673610. Visit www.wellscivicsociety.org.uk
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INNER WHEEL CLUB OF WELLS
10 October The Club holds monthly meetings at the Britannia Inn, Wells at 12.00 noon on the second Monday of the month. The meetings start with an update on events, followed by lunch and then usually a guest speaker. On the 10 October one of our members, Lysbeth Ballantine, will be giving a talk entitled 'Life in Turkey before the Tourists came'. The Inner Wheel is primarily a friendship group and is one of the largest, worldwide voluntary organisations. Anyone interested in joining should in the first instance contact our Membership Secretary, Sue Leworthy at sue@rockhousedental.co.uk who will be able to provide more information.
WELLS FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE
14-22 October at the Bishop’s Palace Wells Festival of Literature (WFL) is celebrating its 24th year. The aim of the festival is to promote the enjoyment and excitement of books and reading. And this year certainly won’t disappoint with another strong line up of authors such as Vince Cable, Frank Gardner, Prue Leith, Virginia Ironside, Matthew Parris and Peter Snow, covering subjects as diverse as Shakespeare, the Pope, politics, humour and weather. There are also some performances to enjoy. On 15 October, Peep Show’s favourite, Isy Suttie, will read from her new book and on 19 October you can enjoy Austentatious, an improvised comedy play in the style of Jane Austen. There is also a brand new ‘open mic’ event called Wells Got Words Talent on 16 October, compered by veteran performance poet, Liv Torc. Local wordsmiths are invited to step up to the mic and have their own five minutes of fame. www.wellsfestivalofliterature.org.uk
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WELLS FOOD FESTIVAL
9 October This free-to-enter, one day food festival takes place in the Market Square, the Town Hall, along the Bishop’s Palace Moat into the Recreation Ground and the Bishop’s Barn. Open from 10.30am to 4.30pm, it’s a great day out for the whole family, packed with fun, ‘foodie’ things to do. Taste your way round the Artisan Market, with over 150 stalls and street food vendors offering locally produced tasty treats, from Scotch Eggs to chocolate. The Family Marquee, this year housed in the Bishop’s Barn, has lots of fun activities for the younger visitors organised by Rockers & Rollers nursery. There’s a ‘Food for Thought’ area in the Recreation Ground focusing on food sustainability and waste where you will find a Taste Challenge, a Human Fruit Machine, Harvest Fayre with a Twist, plus Charles Dowding, hero of the No Dig movement, is on hand to show how easy it is to grow produce in small spaces with minimum effort. This year there are also three ticketed Food and Drink Tastings in the Town Hall. 11-11.30am Home Cured Meat by Somerset Charcuterie; 12.30-1pm New English Wine by Wraxall Wine; 2-2.30pm Cider Tasting with local Master Cider Maker Bob Chaplin.
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NEW MUSIC WELLS
16–20 October at Wells Cathedral Wells Cathedral is preparing to celebrate its ninth annual, free festival of new music. Originally founded by Matthew Owens, Organist & Master of the Choristers, this innovative festival is a retrospective of sacred choral and organ music selected from a repertoire written over the last 40 years (1976 – 2016). This includes some world premiere performances with works by local composers Stuart Beer, William Drakett, Matthew Owens and Thomas Carling, a former student at Wells Cathedral School. There is also a public masterclass with the featured composer of the year, Judith Bingham. More details of the festival are available on the Cathedral’s website www.wellcathedral.org.uk
WOMEN OF WORD WAR ONE
20 October The Inner Wheel Club of Wells is pleased to promote a performance of Women of World War One on Thursday, 20 October at Wells & Mendip Museum in aid of the New Horizon Mother and Baby Unit, Southmead Hospital. This unique production brings the women’s stories to life and is a portrait of their lives with rarelyheard music for piano and strings performed by Jamie Hughes (violin), Linda Stocks (cello) and Jacquelyn Bevan (piano). Readings from letters, diaries, autobiographies and poems will be narrated by Petra Schofield and Barbara Ingledew in conjunction with a specially commissioned film. Time: 7.30-9.30pm. Doors open at 7.00pm. Refreshments available. Tickets £10. Tel: 01761 233982 for more information.
THE BLUE SCHOOL QUIZ NIGHT
21 October Have fun whilst raising funds for the Blue School PTA. The popular quiz night returns on 21 October at 7.30pm in Kennion Hall at the school. Teams of up to six people are allowed, and come along even if you are not in a team – you’ll find a table to join. There’s a licenced bar and a raffle. Tickets are available on the door or email: krystine@pittman.com.au
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THE CONNECT CENTRE NEEDS YOU
The Connect Centre is a community hub in Wells and part of The Elim Church/national charity. We work with young people providing outreach to those who are sleeping rough right across Mendip and support for anyone who may be facing homelessness and, more generally, for anyone who is struggling with life or mental health. We run a number of drop ins and day services including community lunches, a direct bed hostel, a community garden and the only open access Youth Club in Wells. We could not operate at all without our volunteer team. Volunteering with us has a positive impact on so many people in our community, but crucially it has huge benefits for the volunteer too. All of this work and more besides provides great opportunities to volunteer. One of our longer serving team members said “It has really helped me working with Connect. It has built up my confidence and self-esteem. I’ve met so many amazing people and now have a whole new group of friends” Volunteering at Connect can also lead to employment. “Quite a large number of our team have left us for full time employment - the time they have spent with us has been a real positive in their CV’s. Some have left having gained NVQ’s” said Sharon Edmonds, Connect volunteer coordinator. It’s a great way to become more involved in your local community and we are currently looking for new team members for our Catering and Youth projects. If you would like to find out more then please contact Sharon on 01749 677097 or email sharon@ connect-centre.org.uk. You can also visit our website: www.elim-connect.org.uk
WELLS BRANCH ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
28 October, 7.30pm The Wells Branch of the Royal British Legion is hosting the 95th Annual Poppy Concert with The Wells City Band in Wells Town Hall. For more information and tickets email: robin.white@talktalk.netIf you would like to find out more then please contact Sharon on 01749 677097 or email sharon@connect-centre.org.uk. You can also visit our website: www.elim-connect.org.uk
What’s Coming Up Early Next Month THE CHRISTMAS ARTISAN CRAFT MAKERS
4-6 November Get started on your Christmas shopping in style with our wonderful selection of artisan market stalls at the Bishop’s Palace. With over 30 stalls featuring handmade products and celebrating local craftsmanship, alongside seasonal food & drink from The Bishop’s Table, we’re sure to get you into the Christmas spirit! Reduced entry prices, including Craft Markets, Palace & Gardens: Adult £6, Child (5-18) £3. www.bishopspalace.org.uk
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Frances C “I sew for you” Wells Funeral services Professional Focused – Service Driven! Your local Independent service. Tel: 01749 670100 Email: tom@wellsfuneralservices.co.uk www.wellsfuneralservices.co.uk Priory Health Park, BA5 1TH. (Behind the Doctors surgery)
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Frances Christine 01749 939578 Randall BA Hons Fashion Knitwear & Textiles Centrally located in Wells. Collection/delivery if required.
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OREGON
• 2 seater sofa • Supportive high-back design • Reversible seat & back
cushions • Wide selection of fabrics • Coordinating 3 seater, chair, recliner & footstool also on offer
SALE £799 WAS £849
LUMA 900
Wall mounted electric fire suite • Ivory finish Low energy LED flame effect with 3D bowl • Integrated 2kW fan heater • 16 colour LED mood lighting • Alternative widths also on offer • •
SALE £569 WAS £749
Fabric range ‘SE’
AUTUMN SALE 2016 STARTS SATURDAY 8TH OCTOBER REGIS OAK
Round extending dining table • 4 dining chairs with fabric seat pads Constructed from oak solids & veneers with an oiled finish • Wide selection of coordinating range items • •
SALE £189 WAS £229
10 YEAR
PARTS WARRANTY
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SALE £759 WAS £859
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Open from Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 5.30pm. Closed Sunday. Free delivery throughout Somerset, North Somerset & Bristol* *Subject to minimum order value of £150. All offers subject to availability. ‘WAS / MAN REC PRICE / RRP’ charged in-store between 30.08.2016 & 05.10.2016. 1016. E&OE.
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