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Welcome to this month’s edition of LocalReach. November is a really musical month in the city. Remembrance Day is commemorated in lots of different church services; the carnival will be with us in all its colourful, upbeat glory; and Wells Cathedral has a wonderful line up of concerts, including an eagerly anticipated visit from the Military Wives Choir. There are also free weekly lunchtime concerts to be enjoyed throughout the month. We’d love to hear from surrounding villages as well, so please send me information on clubs, societies and fund raisers. And, if your school is holding a Christmas fair in December, give me the details and let’s spread the word. But for now, close the curtains, light a fire, switch on the kettle and sit back to enjoy this wintery issue.

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Andrea Cowan, Community Editor for LocalReach. Email: andrea@localreach.co.uk Editorial deadline for the December issue is 1st November 2017 Twitter: @localreachwells Facebook: facebook.com/localreachwells

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ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS Laugh out loud satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners.

Their bold November production of ‘One Man Two Guvnors’, directed by Dennis Barwell, is no exception and is sure to delight audiences.

the bumbling Francis Henshall, a minder to both Roscoe Crabbe – a local gangster – and Stanley Stubbers – an upper class criminal. But Roscoe is dead, killed by Stanley Stubbers and being impersonated by his sister Rachel, who is also Stanley’s girlfriend, and in Brighton to collect £6,000 from Roscoe’s fiancee’s dad. Chaos unfolds as Francis tries to stop the two ‘guvnors’ from meeting.

Adapted by Richard Bean from the original ‘Servant of Two Masters’, a 1743 Commedia dell'arte style comedy play by the Italian playwright Carlo Goldoni, ‘One Man Two Guvnors’ replaces the Italian period setting of the original with Brighton in 1963 and is centred on

This award-winning play opened at the National Theatre in 2011, toured in the UK and then opened in the West End in November 2011, with a subsequent Broadway opening in April 2012. It is a glorious celebration of British comedy: laugh out loud satire,

Award winning company Street Theatre have been delivering quality drama to the Strode Theatre stage for over 20 years, presenting a diverse mix of productions to create a strong, loyal following at a professional theatre.

songs, slapstick, improvisation, audience participation and glittering one-liners. Join Street Theatre in November for a great night out! Performance Dates 8 - 11 November 2017 Venue: Strode Theatre, Street Tickets: £13.50 (Concessions £12.50) Online booking: www.strodetheatre.org.uk Box Office: 01458 442846 (Mon – Saturday 10 am -2pm) ‘One Man Two Guvnors’ is based on ‘Servant of Two Masters’ by Carlo Goldoni. This is an amateur production by kind permission of Samuel French Ltd.

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THE BISHOP’S PALACE CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET Friday 10 – Sunday 12 November: Following the phenomenal success of last year’s event, The Bishop’s Palace in Wells will once again be helping you to get your Christmas shopping started in style with its inspirational Christmas Artisan Market. With a range of over 30 stalls of local, handmade crafts and products to browse, you could delight your friends and with your perfectly chosen Christmas gifts this year. This year’s stalls will include original art works, decoupage, Christmas decorations, chocolates, toys & games, quilting, embroidery, jewellery, woodwork, ceramics, stained glass, home furnishings, candles and many more. Soak up the festive atmosphere around this glorious medieval site, with seasonal food and drink, and music in the Chapel. 10am-4pm. Tickets are available at a reduced price (£6 Adult, Child 5-18 £3 Under 5’s and Palace Members FREE) and are available from the Palace Shop, by telephone 01749 988 111 or online www.bishopspalace.org.uk.

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PAINTINGS & PRINTS EXHIBITION Until 27 November: An exhibition of paintings and prints by Sarah de Say including Mendip and Coastal Studies and a Racing Certainty. Wells & Mendip Museum

PUT YOUR DANCING SHOES ON Wells Folk Dance Club meets every Wednesday evening at Dinder Village Hall from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. On the 1, 8, 15 and 29 November we have a mixed programme of English, squares and contra dances; contra dance is similar to barn dance but with more energy and more moves - and is a lot more fun! On the 22 November we have a Playford dance evening (think Jane Austen or Mr Darcy). All dances are taught with a walk through before the music starts. You do not need to bring a partner. Whether you are a local or visitor, you can be assured of a warm welcome at any of our evenings. The annual membership fee is £7.00; the weekly fee is £3.50 for members and £4 for visitors, which includes light refreshment. New members - first evening is free! For further information visit www.wellsfdc.co.uk or email info@wellsfdc.co.uk

THE MENDIP HUB 2, 16, 30 November: Businesses in the Wells area continue to enjoy fortnightly Coffee and Croissants at the Mendip Hub. This free networking event is a relaxed way to make new contacts and find suppliers and customers. Running from 9 – 10am, we have a 10 minute speaker at each event, so you will learn something entertaining or interesting as well as make new friends. If you’d like to come along it is essential that you register as numbers are limited to 24 and places go quickly. Use this link www.mendiphub.co.uk/coffee-and-croissants or telephone Judith Ludovino at the Mendip Hub, 01749 686776. Please note that 30 November is the last meeting until the New Year. 8

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REPAIR CAFÉ Saturday 4 November: Repair Café is coming to Wells!! This neighbourhood initiative promotes repair as an alternative to throwing things away. Broken items can be brought in and fixed on the spot with the help of voluntary repairers. You can learn how to fix things yourself and so absorb new and useful skills. Children are encouraged to attend as it is good for them to see adults fixing things rather than chucking them out. Tea, coffee, cakes and savoury snacks will be available to raise funds for the hire of the venue and any advertising costs. Supported by partner group, Sustainable Wells, at initial meetings to discuss the set-up many volunteers came forward and said they would be willing to repair items such as furniture, china, bicycles, lawn mowers, computers, electrical items and items which needed sewing skills. We would welcome enquiries from any other volunteers who can repair things or would like to act as host/ hostess to welcome people, serve refreshments, makes cakes and biscuits and help with advertising. Or do you know of a suitable venue which would like to host the Repair Café? We have reserved a room for this initial meeting at St Thomas’s Church in Wells from 10.00 to 12.00. If you would like to find out more about Repair Café visit www.repaircafe.org or send an email to lb.hpc@virgin.net.

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Donate Your Unwanted Winter Fuel Payments to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Surviving Winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; With the arrival of the colder months, Somerset Community Foundation have launched their eighth Surviving Winter fundraising campaign. Surviving Winter was started in 2010 by people who wanted to donate their Winter Fuel Payment to help others in Somerset less fortunate than themselves, and last year attracted donations of unwanted Winter Fuel payments from over 480 pensioners in Somerset, 28% of whom had never contributed to the Surviving Winter campaign before. Case Study: Surviving Winter has connected Mrs. Watts to a case worker from

Knightstone Housing. She had a fall 3 years ago and suffered an injury to her shoulder, which continuously causes her a lot of pain. She also suffers from osteoporosis in her knee, septic arthritis and a heart condition. During the winter months Mrs. Watts has the heating on for most of the day and will sit next to the radiator. The cold really affects her joints so she wears long johns under her trousers to keep warm. Mrs. Watts used a grant from Surviving Winter to purchase a warm pair of trousers and a long cardigan to wear when she does the weekly shop on a Thursday. Her case worker also connected her with many other resources in the community to help warm and healthy.

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WELLS REFUGEE AID Every Friday: In refugee camps all round the world, babies are being born every day, into uncertain futures and unsanitary and often dangerous conditions. We can’t change the world for them (yet) but we can ensure they have some basics. For the next few months, as well as our usual items, we will be collecting the following to make baby packs to send to camps with our sister group RAFT in Taunton. PLEASE can you offer any of these items: nappies, baby wipes, nappy cream, baby wash, baby lotion, maternity pads, breast feeding pads. In addition, warm clothes, footwear, sleeping bags and blankets are still urgently required to restock the Care4Calais warehouse and to send to Paris where an estimated 2000 refugees are sleeping on the streets. We will be collecting every Friday 10-12 noon in our usual place at the Wells Town Hall. Thank you all for making a difference.

MENDIP HOSPITAL CEMETERY Sunday 5 November: the annual All Souls Service, in honour of all those buried in the Mendip Hospital Cemetery, will take place in the chapel from 3-3.30pm. In addition, come and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the grounds, a wonderful nature reserve, during the special open weekend of 11 and 12 November. From 10am to 4pm. Dogs welcome on leads. Check the facebook page for additional open days www.facebook.com/mendiphospitalcemetery

Wells Library Creative Writing Group Every Tuesday: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Interested? Please call 0300 123 2224. www.somerset.gov.uk

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WELLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Monday 6 November: This month’s meeting is at Old Mill at 6pm with networking from 7-8pm. If you fancy the chance to meet other business owners in Wells, join us at 7pm for drinks and nibbles. We’d love to see you there! The Old Mill is at Bishopbrook House, Cathedral Avenue. Please email our Secretary, Kirstie Harris, to let us know if you’d like to come along to a meeting, networking or even both. info@wellschamberofcommerce.co.uk. Check the website for more information about the Chamber and its objectives www.wellschamberofcommerce.co.uk

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WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING SESSIONS Monday 6 & 20 November: We will play and sing some traditional West African rhythms including dun dun parts (bass drums), accompaniment parts for djembes and possibly some solos. I have been playing and teaching West African djembe music since 1994 and have a huge repertoire of rhythms, songs and dances in my bones which I look forward to singing and playing with you all! The music is full of energy and will be a great start to your week! All levels of player welcome! 7.30pm North Wooton Village Hall, £10 per week.

THE ARTS SOCIETY MENDIP Tuesday 7 November: The Society’s talk for November is ‘Jane Austen; Letters, life and lesser known works’. The actor and writer, Karin Fernald, brings to life the period and character of Jane Austin in describing her more intimate work. As a performer and talker Karin has appeared in festivals around England and been on tour in Japan, Australia and Europe. 11am at Bath and West Bar & Restaurant, B&W Show Ground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN. Details at www.mdfas.org.uk. Guests Welcome. Contact 01934 862435. www.theartssocietymendip.org.uk

WELLS CATHEDRAL EVENTS CANDELIT CONCERT Thursday 9 November, 8-9.30pm: A candlelit concert featuring a selection of some of the finest cathedral music for men’s voices, and arrangements of popular songs. FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Wells Cathedral offers a number of free lunchtime concerts throughout the month of November from 1.05-1.45pm, including: Thursday 9 November: Lunchtime Organ Recital Thursday 16 November: Bach Complete Organ Works: Recital 18 Friday 17 November: Lunchtime Concert ‘Cantori del Borgo’, Italy Thursday 23 November: Lunchtime Organ Recital REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES Saturday 11 November, 11-11:30am: Act of Worship at the Clock for Remembrance Day. All welcome. Sunday 12th November, 3-4.00pm: Remembrance Sunday: Duruflé Requiem at Choral Evensong MILITARY WIVES CHOIR Friday 24 November: The celebrated Military Wives comes to Wells Cathedral as part of their 2017 “Home For Christmas” Tour. More info at www.wellscathedral.org.uk, www.facebook.com/WellsCathedral/ or call 01749 674483.

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WELLS AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Thursday 9 November: David Usher will be talking and giving a practical demonstration entitled ‘ The Answer Lies in the Soil’ The soil is one of the most vital but often overlooked elements of our gardens, but critical to good plant growing. David will apply some of the mysteries of soil science to practical gardening and the whole presentation is interactive and informative. There is a free handout with this talk that covers the key points of the talk. David has been a professional gardener for over 35 years including 18 years as Head Gardener at Hestercombe. In 2004 he set up his own gardening & consultancy business, and is especially interested in historic landscapes, formal planting schemes and professional skills training. Wells Town Hall at 7.30pm. Guests welcome £3

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VINTAGE & RETRO FAIR Saturday 11 November: Vintage Somerset Vintage & Retro Fair offers a super selection of vintage clothes, vinyl, textiles, gifts, accessories, jewellery, toys, books, collectables, kitchen and homeware. A select number of artisans will also be offering wares with a retro/vintage vibe. £1 entry, 50p for students under 16s free. Wells Town Hall, www.vintagesomerset.co.uk

WELLS GIN FESTIVAL Saturday 11 November: Join us for an evening of great Gin & Tonic at Wells Town Hall where we will be showcasing the best of local gins. Your ticket will include a complimentary G&T and glass and samples of handcrafted gins from all the distilleries attending. We only showcase the best of local gins & finest tonics. In addition, we will have music and food (food not included in admission price)£11. www.facebook.com/BECAKBAR

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Saturday 11 November: Learn how to use materials from your garden to make paper in this unique day course with Clare Colby. 10am – 4pm at Wells Museum. £60 including lunch. Numbers are limited so please book in advance at the museum

Saturday 11 November: Join us for a coffee morning at the church in Southover, BA5 1UG. 10-am-12pm. All are welcome. Morning Worship takes place each Sunday at 10.30am followed by refreshments.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES WITH SOMERSET SIGHT Have you ever thought about volunteering for a local charity? Somerset Sight is the local charity for blind and partially sighted people. We run a Volunteer Visiting Service, which was established in the 1990s, providing one to one support for people with sight loss in their own homes or care homes throughout the county. We are currently looking for new volunteers in the area. Volunteer Visitors visit a person on a regular basis, usually weekly or fortnightly, and help with a variety of activities from making appointments to assisting with shopping, or simply to have a cup of tea and a chat. All our volunteers receive comprehensive training and we pay all reasonable expenses including mileage. If you have a few hours to spare, please contact us on 01823 333818 or admin@somersetsight.org.uk for more information. 16

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FAMILY COUNSELLING TRUST CHARITY DINNER Saturday 11 November: The Swan Hotel in Wells is hosting a special fundraising dinner for the Family Counselling Trust (FCT). Children and adolescents may experience a range of difficulties in growing up. Sometimes these are related to family relationship issues, school or peer pressures. The FCT offers a grant-supported service for children, adolescents and families where there are emotional, behavioural or other mental health problems. Funds are raised through subscriptions from private individuals, special fund-raising events such as this or donations from charitable trusts. The event starts at 7pm and includes a 3 course dinner with coffee. There is also a fundraising auction and raffle. Tickets are priced at ÂŁ30 per person are available from Zoe at the Swan Hotel on 01749 836300. Guests will be seated at tables of 8. Special diets are catered for separately.

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE AND PARADE Sunday 12 November: There will be a Remembrance Day Service at St Cuthbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church at 9.45, followed by the wreath laying at the War Memorial and the Remembrance Parade. The Mayor of Wells will be in attendance.

WELLS METHODIST CHURCH Every Sunday: Services at 10.30 am followed by refreshments Saturday 11 November: Coffee Morning with miscellaneous stalls Sunday 12 November: Remembrance Day Service All welcome. Southover, BA5 1UG

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FRENCH HORN DAY Sunday 12 November: Enjoy a unique day of horn playing with three very successful professors. The benefits of the day include workshops and coached ensembles, recitals by the tutoring team, Masterclasses, a tradestand by Paxman with instruments and accessories to try and buy. The skills day is open to all levels of players and teachers and runs from 11-5.30pm. For further information see: www.wells.cathedral.school/frenchhorn-day or call Dominique Swain on 01749 834487.

OXFAM QUIZ NIGHT Sunday 12 November: The Oxfam charity Quiz Night is at The Britannia Inn, 66 Bath Rd, Wells BA5 3LQ. 7.00 for 7.30 pm start. £2.50 per person, teams of up to 6 people. Please ring Terry on 01749 672342 to book your table. The evening includes a raffle and a paper quiz for you to take away.

FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS Monday 13 November: Are you involved in a local community or grassroots group? Somerset Community Foundation awards grant funding for most types of community activity or project, including core costs. In 2016/17 we supported over 208 local charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises in our county. We run four grant rounds each year, and the next deadline to apply for funding is 13 November, 2017. Please call our grants team for a chat about how we could help your group on 01749 344949 or visit www.somersetcf.org.uk/foundationgrants for more information.

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The Absence of Shepherds One of the most satisfying projects of the year has been this delightful little oil on panel by Cardiff born artist Charles Jones (1836–1902). Particularly admired for his meticulous portrayals of sheep, the painter became known fondly as “Sheep” Jones. Previously lost in a dark grey fog of over a century of fire soot and discoloured varnish, the most precisely rendered sheep emerged into brilliant daylight after cleaning. The similarity between Jones’ small flock and that of another mid-Victorian painting is compelling. In 1852, as the aging Duke of Wellington was voicing his concerns about the poor state of the English coastal defence against a possible French invasion, William Holman Hunt (1827–1910) settled down for a long summer diligently painting “Lost Sheep,” as it

was first entitled. Nestled above Covehurst Bay, on the sea cliffs near Hastings, the artist strove to represent the scene in accord with Ruskin’s exhortation to “go to Nature in all singleness of heart.” The painting, later exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1953 as “Our English Coasts,” drew critical acclaim and is now considered a quintessential Pre-Raphaelite landscape. As in the “The Hireling Shepherd,” these sheep are in trouble. In a beautiful, but perilous, location they seem oblivious to danger. Grazing unwisely on the promontory, some ensnared in dense thickets while others flop haplessly. A social allegory of wilful moral decline is emphasised in third re-titling of the painting as “Strayed Sheep” in 1855, for the Exposition Universelle. Moreover, here he evokes a Biblical message: “All we like sheep have gone astray” (Isiah 53:6). Jones’ sheep also stand uncomfortably near the precipice, though appearing more alert than Hunt’s insensible flock. Perhaps the most striking parallel is not the evident peril in the pictures, but the unease generated by what is absent. Not even a distracted hireling tends these sheep.

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MODERN SLAVERY, “THE LOCAL PICTURE” WORKSHOP Wednesday 15 November, 2-4.00pm Modern slavery is one of the scandalous ills of today’s society. Efforts to combat it are a great work, drawing together many people of good will. The Church of England is closely involved with this endeavour and Wells Cathedral will be hosting two public events, working with the Diocese of Bath and Wells and the Clewer Initiative, looking at this important issue. In this events, we will be exploring “The Local Picture”; a variety of speakers will provide us with opportunities to discuss the challenges at a local level via workshops held in the Education Room at Wells Cathedral. Please come to find out more. No need to book for these free events but donations are welcome. More info at www.wellscathedral.org.uk, www.facebook.com/WellsCathedral/ or call 01749 674483.

WELLS CARNIVAL Friday 17 November: Excitement is mounting! It’s Carnival Time! The Carnival starts at 7pm but the organisers recommend that you make your way to the carnival around one hour before it is scheduled to start. This allows time for you to park and take up your position before the carnival procession starts. The organisers have made a special plea: make sure you support the Carnival by buying products (flashing wands, whistles, batons etc) from the Official Carnival Sellers who will be easily identifiable, dressed in identical uniforms. Please restrain from purchasing from the large group of street traders who invade the streets during Carnival parades but seldom contribute anything towards the running costs of the festivities.

CHRISTIAN AID BRUNCH Saturday 18 November: The last of this year’s Big Brunches to support Christian Aid will be held at St Cuthbert’s Church between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm. Visitors can pop in for a Brunch of bacon or sausage in a bun, cereal, toast and a hot drink. All welcome.

HEDGE LAYING TUITION DAYS Sunday 19 & Monday 20 November: The Mendip Society is offering two training days in hedge laying techniques at Tania’s Wood, Woodbridge Farm, Ubley. Our tutors will be Tina Bath and Chris Claxton, both professional hedge layers. Both days will run from 10am to 3pm, for a maximum of eight people, beginner or those with some knowledge. They are standalone days so come to one or both. Wear several thin loose layers of clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring your own tools and gloves if would like to use them (bow saw, slasher etc) otherwise tools are provided. The cost per day will be £15, payable in advance and includes hot lunch & drinks. Directions will be sent on booking with the Secretary by ringing 01275 87 4284/ or email judith.tranter1@btinternet.com. Complete beginners catered for. 20

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CITY OF WELLS ALMSHOUSESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; OPEN DAY SUCCESS Despite the awful weather over 150 people came to visit the Almshouses as part of Heritage Open Days on the 9th September. Visitors had the opportunity to tour the gardens of the Llewellynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Almshouses and browse an exhibition on their history. Across the road visitors could admire the wonderful secluded garden of the Bubwith Almshouse site. Inside the Bubwith chapel the local Wells ukulele band, Simply Uke, put on a fantastic performance. Homemade cakes and hot drinks, much needed after the rain, were available in the Guildroom where local councillors met before the Town Hall was built. A big thank you to all those who helped on the day including Sarah Villiers who was simply brilliant at getting people in off the street and to all the wonderful residents who made delicious cakes and savouries and helped out throughout the day.

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WELLS BUSINESS SPONSORS NEW BENCH FOR TENNIS CLUB Wells Tennis Club has taken delivery of a muchneeded bench thanks to sponsorship by local firm Tweedie Evans Consulting. The club made the appeal for sponsors as much of the seating for players and spectators needed urgent replacement. It would welcome further sponsorship for benches from other local companies. Club President Tasha Smith said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to update our courts with some smart seating that should last for many years. On behalf of all club members I’d like to thank Tweedie Evans Consulting for their generous sponsorship.” Tweedie Evans Consulting employs 11 staff in Wells to provide contaminated land, ground engineering and soil waste consultancy services for builders and land developers across the country.

WELLS AND DISTRICT FLORAL ART SOCIETY Tuesday 14 November: the club’s Christmas celebrations begin when we meet for our annual open meeting in the Little Theatre, Wells. The demonstration is Snow Balls and Sleigh Bells, by National Demonstrator Lucy Ellis. Lucy was one of the designers at the very successful Bishop’s Palace Flower Festival. The doors open at 6.45 pm for a glass of wine and nibbles and the demonstration begins at 7.30 pm. Tickets are £10 available from club members. Later in the month, on Tuesday 28 November, we will hold our AGM at our usual venue, St Thomas Church Hall Wells at 2.15 pm. This will be followed by tea and cake served by the committee.

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DEPENDABLE, QUALITY DENTISTRY WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST In previous editions I described how the prevention of injury and disease is central to our approach to dentistry at Priory Dental in Wells. But what happens when prevention fails? When the worst happens and an injury occurs or previous dental work comes to the end of its useful life, it is important to know that you can depend on your local dentist to give you timely help, advice and support. At Priory Dental, we pride ourselves on being able to provide a personal and responsive service. Being a small independent practice allows us the ability to really get to know our patients. This means that if and when problems do occur we know what you want and need from us, and you can be confident in us to find the right solution for you.

New patients to the practice are currently registering to see me so I very much look forward to welcoming you to the practice in person. I have a background in both Dentistry and Medicine having trained both as a dentist and as doctor. I am a Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a Fellow of the Faculty of Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. So not only can you be confident in us to help you when problems occur, but you can also be confident that we have the ability to provide you with high quality dental solutions when you need them. You now have a range of options for seeing us including PrioryPlan for access to regular dental advice and prevention for only ÂŁ8.49/month. Alternatively our pay-as-you go fees are some of the most competitive locally. Please see our website at www.priorydental. com for more information. Dr Ryan K Hughes BDS(Bris), MBChB(Bris), BSc(Bris), MFDS(Edin), FFD(Ire).

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Blue Cedar Print Works are delighted to have the trailblazing Eco-Architect, Heinz Pahl-Kaupp, exhibit his work during November. This will be Heinz’s first exhibition in Glastonbury. Heinz has built a nearly four–decade career out of mimicking nature in his work. The German-born designer developed a fondness for urban design while living as a teen on his parents’ (decidedly rural) farm in 1970. That interest led him to study in Berlin, where he would become acquainted with bioarchitecture and ecology and ultimately help shape the contemporary incarnation of eco-architecture, starting in the 1980s. But it wasn’t until the late 1990s that he would find his true calling. After attending a seminar on Sacred Geometry, he made the connection that sparked his signature brand, Sacred Geometry Architecture. The basis of Heinz’s ‘ART of the HeART’ is the Flower of Life, also called the ‘code of the genesis’. It is the key to the ‘golden ratio’ and the Fibonacci sequence you can find all around you every day. These are the basic design principles he works with in art and architecture, sculpturing, his mythoGRAPHICs and other developments.

The Exhibition opens on Saturday, November 4th and is open Monday to Saturday, 11a.m. to 5p.m.

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

Massage and Spiritual healing My name is Susan Martello and I have the privilege and joy of giving massage, spiritual guidance and Christian healing at my home in Street. After my marriage ended in 1979 I left my home in Yorkshire to live in a very large, international spiritual community in the north east of Scotland, called the FINDHORN Foundation. There I trained in massage and spiritual healing and have practised ever since. I give full body massage, including reflexology to the hands and feet and INDIAN head massage if wished. The massage is very soothing, calming and relaxing, especially for those who are stressed, fatigued, or simply wish to chill out for an hour! It has been successful in treating Trapped psyfiatic nerve, tension and sports injury. For anyone with a more serious condition, Christian healing, which channels healing energy through

my body and out of my hands to the client’s body, resting them gently, or not needed to touch the body, if preferred. The patient experiences great relaxation, often deep heat to an afflicted area. The healing energy comes, not from me, but through me, from a higher source, which I believe to be God. I experience tingling sensation in my hands. It is effective for physical, mental, emotional, spiritual or relationship difficulties. I should be delighted if I could be of help to you. Please advert below for contact details

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CALLING ALL WALKERS OF THE LAST 70 YEARS A Public Right of Way (PROW), which for 70 years has run from the old kissing gate on Barton Road, near the Webbington hotel, straight up a track to the boundary of the National Trust land of Wavering Down has been closed for over two years. Unfortunately, the Definitive Map shows the PROW in a slightly different location where there has never been a footpath of any description. Meanwhile the upper section of the historic PROW has been excavated, preventing the use of the whole path. The issue is currently being investigated by SCC which is liaising with Compton Bishop PC. In anticipation of a request from SCC for statements from walkers, and to assist with its speedy reopening we are asking for anyone who has ever used the historic PROW any time in the past 70 years to please contact Compton Bishop PC’s Clerk at comptonbishoppc@hotmail.com

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WELLS FOODBANK RELOCATION Wells Vineyard Church has relocated its Vineyard Centre from Burcott Road in Wells to Unit 2, Keward Mill Trading Estate, Jocelyn Drive, Wells BA5 1DA. Wells Foodbank will operate from the new premises, as will the church office and Storehouse Furniture Project. Sunday meetings will continue at St Cuthbert’s Infant School, Keward Walk, Wells BA5 1TZ beginning at 10.30am. The Foodbank continues to be well used – a huge thank you to those who donate food via the collection points in Waitrose and Morrison’s supermarkets and local churches and schools who have donated so generously via their Harvest Festivals. Thanks also to our dedicated team of volunteers. Contact details remain the same info@wellsvineyard.com; www.wellsvineyard.com; Office 01749 679870, Mobile 07443 576869, Wells Foodbank 07871 689598, Storehouse Furniture 07818 782026

WELLS TEA TOWELS Looking for a Christmas stocking filler? How about a Wells tea towel, with a design by the local artist, Chris Lee. They have been produced by Wells Chamber of Commerce and all profits will go back into Tourism for Wells. You’ll find them for sale at Queen Street Deli, Wells Museum and The Somerset Guild of Craftsmen.

15th November

WHAT’S COMING UP EARLY NEXT MONTH NATIVITY, ANGEL AND STARS FESTIVAL Friday 1 - Sunday 3 December: St Cuthbert’s Church in Wells is hosting this renowned festival. Stars are a new addition this year and many will be made by local children. Nativity sets from around the world will be displayed in a church filled with music and song. There will be festive refreshments, mulled wine, a raffle, a musical village and a chance for parents to photograph their children in Nativity outfits in the stable. Wells miniaturists are creating a display of Christmas Nativities and Activities and an amazing host of heavenly angels will oversee the whole event. Entrance is FREE. The charities that will benefit from the festival are St Margaret’s Hospice and Christian Aid Refugee Crisis Appeal. 26

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Local Business A – Z

BROWNE’S GARDEN CENTRE CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET Saturday 2 December: Browne’s Garden Centre in Wells will once again hold its Christmas Artisan Market from 10am to 3pm. You’ll find over 20 local artisans of food, craft and gifts which include honey, homemade ginger bread houses, wooden boxes and gifts, locally grown seasonal produce, cakes, jams and much more. The coffee shop will be open as usual and there is plenty of space for youngster to enjoy the swings and slide and FREE parking.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Saturday 2 December: a day to celebrate small businesses. The perfect time to support and visit the local independent shops, pubs and cafes.

TELL US IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A MONTHLY COPY OF LOCALREACH LocalReach is delivered by the Royal Mail Door to Door service each & every month to ALL homes & businesses within the postcode areas of BA5. LocalReach is delivered in the last week of each month and by the 1st of each month. If you DO NOT receive a copy by 1st of each month please let us know and we can follow this up with the Royal Mail. Please email james@localreach. co.uk stating your exact address and we will feed this back to the Royal Mail. Thank you in advance for your help. LocalReach Ltd.

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ART RESTORATION

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Local Business A – Z CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

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BLINDS

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CHIROPRACTOR

PAEDIATRIC CHIROPRACTOR Lynn Whitaker Gentle & Eﬀective Treatment

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AVALON • High quality at low cost • Wide Range available • Bespoke Roofs • Edwardian • Victorian • Gable

WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES

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COLLEGES

Strode College

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Local Business A – Z COUNSELLING

FUEL INSTALLATIONS

COUNSELLOR & EFT THERAPIST Jane Ross-Wheatley

Eve & Weekend Appointments Available janeross-wheatley.com 07731 937293 Remedy Centre, St Cuthbert Street, Wells DENTISTS

Priory Dental

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Wood Burning Stove Fireplaces Chimneys Fully insured Qualified installers

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DOG WALKING

Walkies

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DOUBLE GLAZING

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Kingfisher Windows See their advert on page 2 ELECTRICIANS

• Domestic & Commercial • Industrial & Agricultural fields GARAGE DOORS JSPARKNORRIS@GMAIL.COM

Garage door supply, installation & repair. Call Darren 07767 895932 / 01458 830400 GARAGE SERVICES

> MOT Testing > Servicing to all makes & models > Engine diagnostics & fault finding > Fully equipped vehicle repair workshop > Air conditioning servicing & repair

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FOOT CARE

FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

Offering:

Toe Nail Cutting Service £15 Contact Tracy T: 01749 938712 M:

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INTRODUCTIONS

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Local Business A – Z Plumbers

MAN WITH A VAN

R J C LEA R A N C E S •Houses, Sheds, Garages, Gardens Cleared & Tidied •Odd Jobs & deliveries •Landlords welcome

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MOBILES

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Central heating fit & service Bathrooms complete fitting inc. tiling All plumbing works Free quotations Call Chris on 01278 784223 07920 097491

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PLUMBING & HEATING

MUSIC TEACHER

• Boilers Installed & Serviced • Underfloor Heating & Renewable Heating • Bathroom & Kitchen Installed

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OPTICIANS

Boots

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PAINTING & DECORATING

Interior Decorating & Wallpapering Service

• 30 years’ experience • Clean, tidy experience

Call Chris on 01458 835946 www.tordecor.info

Viv's Painting & Decorating Experienced Lady Painter & Decorator, Interior & Exterior, Reasonable Rates & Free Estimates Tel: 01749 675807 or 07813 010224 PROPERTY

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PUBS

The George Inn

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SHOPPING

Bishops Palace

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STAIRLIFTS

Sutton Stairlifts

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SCRAP METAL

[SCRAP METAL] FREE COLLECTION BEST PRICE PAID for cars or vans with or without MOT Call 7 days a week

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Local Business A – Z SEWING

WATERCOLOUR PANTING TUITION

Frances C “I sew for you” ALL YOUR SEWING NEEDS Clothing, Curtains & Blinds • Shortening • Hems • Fitting

• Repairs • Alterations • Making new

Frances Christine 01749 939578 Randall BA Hons Fashion Knitwear & Textiles Centrally located in Wells. Collection/delivery if required.

SINGING LESSONS

Build confidence & increase your enjoyment of singing! Friendly, one-to-one, adult singing lessons Phone Polly on 01749 671347 or email pollyjcarroll@gmail.com

THEATRE

Strode Theatre

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THERAPY

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• Individual lessons by professional artist/art tutor • Lessons structured to student's requirements • Friendly and informal atmosphere

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WINDOW REPAIRS

Glazier, Windows & Door Engineer • Glass, Sealed Units • Handles & Hinges • Gaskets & Seals • Repairs & Servicing •Emergency Boarding Up Service Call Stephen from GlassCorp on

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