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Secure future for factory

A family affair: Justin and wife Kath with Agnes and Flora, two of the couple’s three daughters

A FAMILY-run self storage business on the edge of Castle Cary has taken over a former ice cream factory to create a new, secure warehouse.

Castle Cary Self Storage, based on the Lovington Business Park at Lovington, offers 24-hour-a-day access to both the units inside the warehouse and its outside storage containers.

The business was started by third-generation dairy farmer Justin Farthing who owns the estate and lives just a short distance away and who has converted the former Lovington Ice Cream plant into the new warehouse. Lievito Bakery, based nearby, is about to move into another part of the site where Justin’s wife Kath also runs Brue Day Care Nursery.

Castle Cary Self Storage is easily accessible from Shepton Mallet, Bruton, Wincanton and, of course, Castle Cary itself.

www.castlecaryselfstorage.co.uk

Family-run self-storage facility Our new indoor storage warehouse is now open! Drive-up outside units available Secure with 24hrs CCTV, alarms and pin code access 24hrs a day/7 days a week access Prices from £6 per week

Lovington Business Park, Lovington, Castle Cary, Somerset BA7 7PP

www.castlecaryselfstorage.co.uk 01963 240311

Warm in winter, cool in summer?

IF your home has a conservatory, you almost certainly value and enjoy the benefits it offers. But there may be a few issues which you feel you could and should address.

And it will not surprise you to learn that what many people predominantly struggle with is their conservatory being too hot in summer and too cold in winter. The good news is that there are solutions which, depending on your preferences and budget, will, to varying degrees, overcome temperature and other problems.

The most economical solution to controlling temperature is, of course, to have blinds fitted. These will certainly help greatly in reducing heat in the summer months but are rather less effective when it comes to heat retention. Aesthetically too you may not judge them to enhance the appearance of your conservatory.

Undoubtedly the ultimate choice has to be the solid roof conservatory, which has so much insulation to keep it cool in summer and warm in winter. It should be kept in mind that a Building Regulations Certificate has to be issued with this type of roof. You can have downlighters in the perimeter pelmet and a central light, which can be dimmed down to suit the mood.

Changing a polycarbonate roof for self-cleaning glass can also make a considerable difference to the comfort and overall ambience of your conservatory. This can even be upgraded again to Ultra 86 glass which protects you from the UV rays. The other benefit with glass is that when it rains, there is no noise. The glass being Argon filled will definitely hold the heat in for longer.

If new flooring is required, there is a huge choice with all the latest designs available from Weston Ceramics. They give Kingfisher customers an extra 10% discount.

At Kingfisher we always try and give impartial and helpful advice and guidance and present and explain the options and choices clearly. If you visit our showroom you will be given the kind of objective information that will help you make decisions without being rushed or pressured.

TONY THURLING

Weston Garden Machinery

Garden Machinery & Woodburning Specialists

ACR Ashdale in Buttermilk Enamel

Behind Shell Garage Winterstoke Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 2YS Tel: 01934 626093

Choral society back on song

SoMerSeT Choral Society will recommence communal rehearsals and activities in September in preparation for a concert in St John the Baptist Church in Axbridge on Saturday, November 27th.

There will be a “Come and Sing Vivaldi Gloria” on Saturday, September 4th in Cheddar Catholic Church, Tweentown, BS27 3HU, 10am-2.30pm, with a second session from 1-2.30pm, ending with a short performance of the work.

All singers will be welcomed. The fee will be £10 for the day and will include provision of a score.

The first formal rehearsal will be on wednesday, September 8th at 7.30pm again in Cheddar Catholic Church and thereafter every wednesday evening 7.30-9.30pm.

Membership fees will remain at £55 for the term and will include one ticket for the November concert.

Details: Sarah SomersetChoralSociety @hotmail.com 01934-742134

Remembering Woodstock

AwArd-winning theatre company, Something Underground, are bringing their latest, open air stage show, The Spirit of woodstock, to the Merlin Theatre in Frome.

It’s about the incredible era that surrounded the “mother of all free festivals”, the politics, the conflicts, the music, the protests, the moon landings and more.

Jonathan Brown brings you 65 characters in lightning-fast succession. The show will be in the outdoor theatre on Saturday, September 11th at 3pm and 7pm.

Shanty singers set to return

The Steepholmers on stage

weSToN-super-Mare’s first ever sea shanty and folk music festival, organised by weston shanty band The Steepholmers, was a huge success and plans are already being made to hold the event again next year.

Performers from all over the country performed at venues across the town, helping to raise £5,000 for weston’s rNLI and Lions Club.

Festival organiser and founding member of The Steepholmers, Nigel GlanvilleGittins said: “The aims of the festival were to bring the community together enjoying live music, benefitting local businesses and raising money for local charities.

“we can’t wait to do it all again next year and already have performers lining up to register, which is just fantastic.”

Next year’s event will take place from August 5th-7th.

Band’s lockdown anniversary album

edwArd Leaker’s Swing Machine Jazz orchestra celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, with a new album produced during lockdown.

His original idea was to form a band that brought together some of the wonderful musicians we have living in the South west to play classic and contemporary big band music.

The first concert at wells Town Hall was a resounding success with queues around the market square for cancellations!

Since then the band has featured over 80 of the finest musicians in the UK. They have also hosted concerts with a staggering array of guests from the UK big band and jazz scene including Pee wee ellis, Pete Long, Claire Martin, Joe Stilgoe, Mike Lovatt, Clare Teal, elaine delmar and countless more.

Following a successful “lockdown project” where they recorded a new piece commissioned by the band, edward had the idea of recording an album to mark their anniversary. It features 24 musicians, nine newly commissioned pieces of

Pee Wee Ellis playing with the band

music and there are a few surprises as well!

As well as the core band, there is a guest appearance from long-time friend of the band and musical legend Pee wee ellis, who lives locally. edward said: “The chance to work again after the year that musicians have just experienced was very welcome indeed.”

He’s now looking forward to getting the band back out on the road again.

Details: www.edwardleaker.com/swingmachine

Autumn concerts

AFTer 18 months without live music, Yatton Music Society is hosting live quality concerts again at St Mary’s Church, Yatton featuring talented local musicians.

The season will start on September 25th with Laura Heathcote and Stuart Phippen with an inspired evening of violin and piano music. The concert starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £10.

Society seeks new members

CHewValley Choral Society, a friendly mixed-voice choir of people who enjoy singing choral works of all kinds, is looking for new members.

Under its director, the distinguished composer and choral director david Bednall, the society has established a reputation for excellent performances supported by outstanding soloists.

They are looking for new members to join them to perform Haydn’s Nelson Mass and the Fauré requiem in their concert on Saturday, November 27th in St John’s Church, Keynsham.

There are vacancies in all sections but tenors are especially welcome. There are no auditions for new members but you need a reasonable voice and some knowledge of reading music. rehearsals, on Tuesdays, 7.30-9.30pm, at the church hall, Church Lane, Chew Stoke, BS40 8TX, begin on Tuesday, September 7th.