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hile sitting in the middle of a (very) small April heatwave, thoughts in The Basis office turn to the season called summer, complete with long evenings, balmy days and the joys of getting out and about. The ‘getting out’ bit is easy; the ‘about’ bit can be a bit harder… you’ve filled the car with family, friends and enough snacks to floor a fully grown elephant that’s a bit peckish, but where do you go?

We’ve got all you need for the merry month of May, from May Day fairs, to comedy festivals, the return of CREATE:SPACE and so very much more. And if that’s not enough for you, head over to our shiny new website at www.thebasisonline.com, where you can get more info on the events in the magazine, but also find hundreds more across the whole county. The only problem you’re likely to have is which one do you do first? Have fun y’all, and see you next month.

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Editor Dean Mortlock Music Editor Georgie Robbins Contributors Kate Munday, Ben Williams The Basis is a free magazine distributed to homes and businesses in Street, Glastonbury, Wells and Shepton Mallet.

Each issue is packed with local information guaranteed to give you plenty to do with your free time.

The Basis is very much a community magazine, which means that if you have a story you’d like included in a future issue or would like to write a piece for the magazine, then we’d love to hear from you. Drop the editor a line on dean@super8media.co.uk and we’ll be in touch.

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DOGS GET THEIR OWN FESTIVAL! The Festival of Dogs is returning to Collett Park, Shepton Mallet for the third time on Sunday, May 13 from 10am. It’s a free, fun day out for all, while raising money for animal-related charities.

This year the festival will be joined by the renown Canine Partners, while also encouraging interest in Rescue dogs, for every dog has a hidden quality just waiting to be discovered.

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in children’s lives, and this year the festival will focus special attention on how children understand, care for, and behave around dogs when, and wherever, they meet.

There’s also an Agility Course for you to try with your dog, or just learn how to get started yourself.

The festival is loads of fun, regardless of whether you own a dog or not. Hope to see you there.

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CHILDREN’S WORLD FUNDRAISERS There are several brilliant fundraisers coming up in May to support the Children’s World charity.

On Bank Holiday Monday (the 7th) there will be the first great annual Pilton Jumble Trail. The fund starts at 11am, and there are over 30 stalls, numerous attractions and plenty of fine local produce to buy.

Then on May 19 is the Greenroom Bar on Tor event, with live music from Glenn Tilbrook, Tankus the Henge, The Emperials and many more. Before that though, is a Fun Family Event at the Glastonbury Town Hall with loads of crafty things to make and delicious food to enjoy.

For more information on all these events, head to the Children’s World Facebook page or website at www.childrensworldcharity.org.

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The Godney Gathering is nearly here! In just over two months you’ll be able to once again enjoy one of the nicest one-day festivals around.

As always, there’s a cracking line-up, and this year’s highlights include the mighty Feeder, Tankus the Henge, The Leylines and The Drystones.

Tickets are, understandably, selling out fast, but luckily for you, we have a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky person! To be in with a change of winning them, just email dean@super8media.co.uk with the subject line ‘We are Gathered here’. Entries must reach us by May 31.

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My favourite time of year is upon us! Festival season, and it’s jam-packed with some great talent. Festival regulars The Leylines are here, there and everywhere at the moment, ones to look out for for sure. This year at Godney Gathering I will have my own interview section! I’ve been promised a hay bail or two as well, so if you are playing on the day, make sure you hit me up and book in a chat.

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PARKRUN IS UP AND RUNNING

Parkrun is coming to Street! Following the success of the Shepton Mallet group, Street will have its own parkrun event from May 5. The run kicks off on the fields behind Strode College astro pitch at 9am, but you will need to bring your barcode with you – see the parkrun website at www.parkrun.org.uk for more info.

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The Crispin Garden Group annual plant sale is being held on Saturday, May 19 from 10am-Midday. There will be lots of lovely plants and flowers for sale, a raffle plus hot drinks and cakes available. All money raised on the day goes directly to the garden group!

Their May trip is on Tuesday, May 16 to Henley Hill, Henley, Wookey. Call them on 01458 447248 for more info.

Daniel’s Café Breakfast Club is a little later this month, and is actually being held on the second Sunday in May. Special guest Brian Stone will be tearing the place up with the help of Liam Goodman. Make sure you pop to that in Wells, as it should be one not to be missed.

I also spent some time with Liam Howard recently who told me all about his new projects and forthcoming events. You can watch that interview on Facebook.

Ant Noel is also working on new music, so keep your ears peeled for that!

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Stellar Scribes is a group of three published novelists who happen to live in Wells. Nikki Copleston is a crime writer, Jan Ellis writes romantic comedy and Sonja Price literary fiction. On May 23 they will be talking about where they get their ideas from at Wells Library from 2-4pm. Come along – it’s free!

They’re also offering a one-day Creative Writing workshop at Wells Museum on June 30. If interested, please contact: stellarscribes5@gmail.com.

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EXHIBITION TO SHOWCASE SOMERSET’S BEAUTY

As part of this year’s Somerset Day activities, and in conjunction with the CREATE:SPACE II community of artists, Street Parish Council are pleased to be hosting an exhibition of locally sourced artworks celebrating the beauty and history of Somerset. The exhibition will be open daily at the Street Parish Rooms, 11am-4pm, from Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 May, and entry is free.

In 2005, Street Parish Council held its first annual community event to invest a new Council Chairman, and celebrate and showcase Street.

The 14th Chairman’s Investiture takes place on May 17 at Strode Theatre. Local children and young people perform in front of an audience comprising of local civic dignitaries and people from a wide range of community organisations.

It is an opportunity for councillors to reflect on the achievements of the past year and put forward the agenda for the coming year. The outgoing Chairman passes the chain of office to the new Chairman, and The Parish Awards are presented to residents who have made an outstanding contribution to life in Street. The award winners are as follows: The Good Citizen Award – Mach Abdullah, for his continuous commitment with the organisation and running of the Street & Glastonbury Carers Support Group.

The Young Citizen Award – Owen Kenny, for his ongoing commitment to making a positive impact for young people in Street.

The Community Award – Street Country Market, for over 40 years an enthusiastic and reliable band of producers offer the people of Street locally sourced goods and produce.

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ENTER THE MID-SOMERSET SHOW The 166th Mid-Somerset Show is being held on Sunday, August 19, and local residents are being invited to enter the wide variety of classes held in the Arts & Crafts, Flower Show, as well as the livestock and horse sections.

In the Arts and Crafts Section there are classes for all ages including photography for both children and adults, Men-only cookery classes and Lego building for budding architects.

And for the gardeners out there we have new National Dahlia Society Affiliated classes, as well as a wide variety of vegetable classes.

Schedules are available online at www. midsomersetshow. org.uk or email at secretary@midsomersetshow.org.uk.

SOMERSET DAY CELEBRATIONS This May, the Alfred Gillett Trust are inviting you to join them to celebrate Somerset Day for a free day of heritage care demonstrations and information. You’ll see members of the Trust’s collections team demonstrate how they care for collections in their custody and provide you with information on how you can access the archive to discover more about your own heritage.

Head to www.alfredgilletttrust.org for more information.

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CREATE:SPACE II RETURNING TO CRISPIN CENTRE Creativity begins in the creation. From the silent earth the green blade rises, and new life, once hidden, springs up from the ground. It’s not just across the easy rolling countryside either, but from every crack and hollow, through rock and concrete. Wherever the April rains have fallen, and the early Summer sun begins to penetrate, life, hope, and growth cannot be contained.

People are just the same. The seasons cycle as the planet spins, and while a cold concrete space has lain dormant since the beginning of the year, ideas have been forming, plans and concepts taking shape, in the hearts and hands of artists, poets, makers, and musicians.

On Saturday May 28, the diverse and wonderful community that grew up around the CREATE:SPACE II exhibition at the start of 2018, hopes to return to the old Tesco site at the Crispin Centre in Street, to begin a new

adventure, filled with new creations, collaborations, and community. Unless the building finds new owners or tenants in the next month, they will be back to invade it with light and colour for another six-week run, daily from 11am-4pm until July 7. Search for ‘CREATE:SPACE II’ on Facebook for more details, or email Dylan on good.news@streetharvest.org.uk.

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STUDENTS GO LIVE FOR FUNDRAISER The Leylines are playing at the Strode Theatre on May 11, which in itself isn’t that unusual, but what’s especially interesting about this particular gig is that it’s been put on in partnership with Strode Live.

Strode Live is a production and performance company run by Strode College’s Dan Shaw and staffed entirely by College pupils on the Music and Music Production courses. As part of their coursework, the students put on a number of events under the Strode Live banner throughout the year, running everything from marketing and promotion to sorting out the bands themselves and their riders for the night.

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We popped along to the college to speak to a group of students on the course, and were immediately impressed by their passion for music and professionalism.

Most students on the course are in at least one band, and the Leylines gig is supported by four student bands – Blank Authority, Moonwatcher, Leah Grace and Zaranis.

All money raised from Strode Live events goes to help support a music school in India that Strode College is linked to. The students even produce a CD compilation each year featuring student bands at the college – we’ll have more information about the CD in an upcoming issue.

Tickets for The Leylines on May 11 cost just £11 – and only £5 if you’re 18 or under – and can be bought through the Strode Theatre box office at www. strodetheatre.org.uk or 01458 442846. To find out more about Strode Live, head to their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/StrodeLive.

MEN’S SHED GROUP OFFICIALLY OPEN

Street Men’s Shed is now fully open for members to pursue their own projects or to help with various community-based projects, with a full range of woodworking tools including three lathes, power saws and hand tools. There are plenty of workbenches for projects to be worked on, and if you don’t want to make projects in wood, they have a dust-free ‘craft working’ area suitable for just about anything from textile work to electronics.

New members are always welcome, so why not pop in for a cuppa and see how they’re doing? The club is based at Unit 10 of The Tanyard in Leigh Road, and is open Tuesday 9am-1pm

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STYLES OF SOMERSET TO HOST FREE ART EVENT The Rogues Gallery shop on the High Street in Glastonbury has invited over 30 street artists to come to Glastonburys’ skate park near the Red Brick Building for Styles of Somerset, a day of painting and music on Saturday, May 12.

Local DJs and MCs (Big’ Smokin’ Joe, Krazy-legs, Pandamonium, Pixie-Pete and more) will supply beats and bars to the street art. There will also be a second venue by Bridie’s Yard which will be solventfree. Water-based spray paint will be used as well as acrylic and brush. Here there will also be three free graffiti workshops for kids/teenagers. These will take place between Midday-1pm, 2-3pm and 4-5pm. The workshops are suitable for ages 10 plus, and limited spaces are available – contact the Rogues Gallery shop to book. This area will also have local DJs, musicians and poets, and the ZigZag team will be running

arts and crafts workshops, too.

In the evening, NeverGlade (Sunrise Festivals dance area crew) will be hosting an 18-plus afterevent party at the Red Brick Building.

Come along to see a great range of street-art styles from pioneers of the UK graffiti scene, such as Lokey, Boswell, DeeKay, as well as new artists, including Glastonbury’s MOAuk crew.

Contact Rogues Gallery on Facebook, or pop into the shop itself for information or to book a space for a workshop.

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There’s been a lot of talk about plastic recycling recently, but did you know that Daniels Café in Wells has been doing their bit for the environment for some time now? Their coffee is both Fairtrade and organic (and their delicious hot chocolate is Fairtrade), and all their takeaway food boxes are compostable. They’ve also recently made the move to paper straws, too!

Daniels, the home of the Ultimate Breakfast, is also the venue for the Breakfast Club monthly music event.

This month they have Brian Stone playing on the 13th.

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his summer, House of El is putting on a series of Throwback Sessions at the Bocabar, Glastonbury, celebrating some of the best eras and genres in music. The sessions kick off on June 9 with a night of 90s R&B, and House of El founder Jor-El Starborn is bringing a very special guest DJ to the Shire to set it off.

DJ Mac 3 has worked alongside some of the most famous names in Hip-Hop and R&B, including Trevor Nelson, Tim Westwood, Spoony, Luck & Neat and DJ EZ. Having previously worked for Sony and Def Jam, he has also DJed for the likes of P. Diddy,

Busta Rhymes, Beyoncé, LL Cool J, Ginuwine and many more huge names.

Currently, DJ Mac 3 is the resident DJ at The Elbow Room in Bristol and the Drive Time show presenter for Soultrain Radio DAB Online and App. He is very much looking forward to coming to the Bocabar to get us all jumpin’, bumpin’ and grindin’ with some classic tunes!

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SHOW ME THE FUNNY With nearly 70 shows across one weekend, the Wells Comedy Festival features a vast array of comedic talent for every taste. So who to choose?

Festival Director Ben Williams picks some highlights…

Tim Key

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One of my all-time favourite comedians: poetry, films, and Alan Partridge’s ‘Sidekick Simon’, Key is an Edinburgh Comedy Award winner and essential viewing.

Sunday, May 27 – 5pm

Radio 4 fans might know this sketch duo. They’re incredible performers, and their skits are full of superb, zingy lines.

Saturday, May 26 – 3.15pm

Limmy This Scottish comic is a cult favourite. His BBC series, Limmy’s Show, has a legion of fans. He’s screening lots of tiny short films at the festival. Check Limmy out on YouTube if you’ve yet to experience him.

Saturday, May 26 – 6pm

Tez Ilyas A fascinating and funny show about the absurdities of what a young British Muslim goes through.

Powerful and very silly.

Friday, May 25 – 9pm

Tom Neenan A brilliant character comedian – every single line is packed with jokes. Neenan’s a writer on The Mash Report, and is a very talented boy.

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Evelyn Mok Evelyn Mok’s been described by many as ‘The Swedish Amy Schumer’. Smart, uncensored jokes and incredibly honest stories.

Sunday, May 27 – 1pm

Elf Lyons Lyons’ show Swan – a onewoman production of Swan Lake in an hour – was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award last year. A wonderful weirdo.

Sunday, May 27 – 1.15pm

Dave Hill This New York comic is only in the UK for a few days, and we’re proud to say that we’ve nabbed him for Wells. Hill’s appeared in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Inside Amy Schumer and more.

Sunday, May 27 – 7pm

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Angela Barnes

Funny skills clearly run in Ed Night’s family, as his dad is comedy stalwart Kevin Day. Night’s show is constructed with sharp, thought-provoking views on the current state of the world.

Sunday, May 27 – 9pm

Angela is the host of Radio 4 Extra’s Newsjack, a Mock the Week regular and all-round brilliant stand-up. Expect no-nonsense jokes.

Sunday, May 27 – 1pm

Comedians Cinema Club: Hot Fuzz

Jarred Christmas & Hobbit If you have kids, this show’s for you! Kiwi comic Jarred Christmas joins forces with beatboxer Hobbit for a mad gameshow, suitable for ages 6+. It’s unlike anything you’ve seen before and an awful lot of fun.

Sunday, May 27 – 11am

The biggest show of the weekend, and a festival tradition. This band of fools perform the movie Hot Fuzz live on stage, but with more alcohol.

Sunday, May 27 – 9pm Wells Comedy Festival, May 25-27, various Wells venues. www.wellscomfest.com.

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01458 842243 museum@clarks.com

 The last made for Princess Diana’s wedding slipper

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An exhibition from May 1st 2018

Free Admission

Free Admission

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DON’T MISS!

EVENT GUIDE Bored? Need something to do? Over the next five pages we’ll bring you the definitive guide to what’s on in the area over the next month.

TUESDAY 1

GLASTONBURY GROW ROOM – DJ GLO-WORM

WEDNESDAY 2

EXHIBITION

AFTERNOON TEA FUNDRAISER FOR Wells & Mendip Museum May 1-5 SOMERSET SIGHT

The King Arthur, Glastonbury

DRAYCOTT ART CLUB PETER COATE

Cedars Hall, Wells

WHEEL OF THE YEAR FESTIVAL

Chalice Well, Glastonbury

May 2018

Hawthorns, Glastonbury

May 1 – June 11 Bath and West Showground

EXHIBITION

TWO-FACED

DAVID 9 LUNAS

CHARTERHOUSE CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

KIT MORGAN INVITES: KEVIN BROWN

THE HAWTHORNS PUB QUIZ Pilton Working Men’s Club 8.30pm

May 1-23

Hawthorns, Glastonbury

U3A PLAY READING

Wells Library

THURSDAY 3

9pm

2.30pm

7am/Midday FOLK NIGHT The Riflemans Arms, Glastonbury

LES MARTIN

City Arms, Wells

NEIL SATIAN

The Elms Inn

THE SHEPPEY SOUL SHACK

The Sheppey Inn

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Wells & Mendip Museum

1pm FRIDAY 4

Wells Town Hall

EXHIBITION

WELCOME

NEWS

FEATURE

EVENTS

FILMS

MR WOODNOTE AND SKUNKADELIC

Wells Market Place

SATURDAY 5

WELLS STONE CARVING FESTIVAL

GAMES

WELLS MAY CHARTER FAIR

The King Arthur, Glastonbury

Bishop’s Barn, Wells

ALEX ROBERTS

Hawthorns, Glastonbury

SUNDAY 6

EXHIBITION May 5-7 SOMERSET DAY Street Parish Rooms

May 5-6 Glastonbury High Street

DALE – SKA NIGHT

GLASTONBURY ROAD RUN

The Elms Inn

Glastonbury Town Hall

KATHRYN ROBERTS & Glastonbury Town Hall 10am-6pm SEAN LAKEMAN

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP

Street Library

GREENBANK SWIMMING POOL REOPENS

Street

10am

EXHIBITION

May 10-14

Hawthorns, Glastonbury

The Elms Inn, Street 10am TOM TOOMEY Shepton Brasserie

7pm

DAVEY MALONE AND JAKE MARTIN

STEVIE P

Wells & Mendip Museum

BOARD GAMES NIGHT

The Horseshoe Inn, Shepton Mallet

Bishop’s Barn, Wells

Strode Theatre

May 8-12

THURSDAY 10

THE CRAFT UNIT

DRAGON CONFERENCE GARDEN DAY

TUESDAY 8

11am MINISTRY OF MARTHA The King Arthur, Glastonbury

ANTIQUE & COLLECTORS FAIR GLASTONBURY DRAGON’S MAY FAYRE

Bath and West Showground

QUIZ

GLASTONBURY GROW ROOM Midday – THE KAIZENS The King Arthur, Glastonbury

MONDAY 7

GRASSLAND UK

Bath and West Showground

FAMILY ACTIVITY – MAKE A CATERPILLAR

INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY PARADE

Glastonbury Abbey

LEGO CLUB

THE FIRST GREAT ANNUAL PILTON JUMBLE TRAIL

Assembly Rooms, Glastonbury

FREE BLUEGRASS SESSION

ANT NOEL AND THE PEABODY DRAKES

Sadler Street, Wells

11.30am

Glastonbury Library

11am JOHN MORRISSEY

11am FRIDAY 11

2pm Various in Pilton

RETROLICIOUS

Bocabar, Red Brick Building

The King Arthur, Glastonbury

SELBY AND THE DHARMA BLITZ

NATURE DAY – A SOMERSET FESTIVAL OF NATURE

The King Arthur, Glastonbury

STORYTELLING SESSIONS FOR AGES 0-3

Loaf Bakehouse, Wells

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Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury

WELLS MAY DAY 10am CELEBRATIONS Market Place

SOVEREIGNTY CIRCLE

Hawthorns, Glastonbury

BEAVER

The Elms Inn

THE BOOKER CLUB

Street Library

4pm

THE LEYLINES

10am Strode Theatre

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WELCOME

PR DEWHURST ROCK AND ROLL BINGO

SOMERSET DAY CELEBRATION

The King Arthur, Glastonbury

SOMERSET GARDEN DAY – CREATE A FLORAL CROWN STITCH TOGETHER

10am

FRUITS DE LA MER

Glastonbury Library

Loaf Bakehouse, Wells

JUMBLE SALE

STYLES OF SOMERSET

11am

THE LEGENDARY SNAKE SNAKE SNAKE

Glastonbury Skatepark SUNDAY 13

Prestleigh Inn, Shepton Mallet TUESDAY 15

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Wells Little Theatre 1.30pm

STORYTELLING SESSIONS FOR AGES 0-3

The King Arthur, Glastonbury

TIM PITMAN

The Elms Inn, Street

CASH PRIZE BINGO

The Bishop’s Palace

SATURDAY 12

QUIZ

MONDAY 14

Cedars Hall, Wells

TIR NA NOG

GAMES

OPEN MIC

THE RHYTHM COLLECTIVE

SIMON GEE

FILMS

Market House, Glastonbury

8pm The King William, Glastonbury

The Street Inn

41 Hanover Close, Shepton Mallet

EVENTS

Hawthorns, Glastonbury

Royal British Legion, Street

Wells Library

FEATURE

PORT ERIN

City Arms, Wells

FAMILY HISTORY ON THE INTERNET

NEWS

May 15-19

WEDNESDAY 16

GLASTONBURY MALE VOICE CHOIR ANNUAL GUEST 10am NIGHT CONCERT Glastonbury Town Hall

11am U3A PLAY READING Wells Library

CRYSTAL JAQUELINE BAND

8pm

2.30pm

WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL COMPOSERS’ CONCERT

The Street Inn

The King Arthur, Glastonbury

LIVING HISTORY DAY

DANIELS BREAKFAST CLUB: BRIAN STONE

THURSDAY 17

THE FESTIVAL OF DOGS

The King Arthur, Glastonbury

Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury

THE LITTLE VICTORY BALL

Daniels Café, Wells

Cedars Hall, Wells

11am GLASTONBURY GROW ROOM

– MARY BATEMAN

Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury 10am Collett Park, Shepton Mallet 10am MISS BEHAVIN’ JAZZ SESSION JON LEWIS Hawthorns, Glastonbury EXHIBITION Shepton Brasserie MARTIN BENTHAM THREE CAN WHALE – Bishop’s Palace, Wells May 12 – June 30 KAST OFF KINKS AT THE PICTURES Strode Theatre Bocabar, Red Brick Building NEVERGLADE RETURNS Bocabar, Red Brick Building MENDIP VINTAGE & Pilton Working Men’s Club 8.30pm

May 2018

FRIDAY 18

2pm THE CRIME BOOK GROUP Street Library 4.30pm

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WELCOME

NEWS

FEATURE

HAYLEY ANN JAMES

The Elms Inn, Street

KATHERINE WHITE ‘THE TICKLE TEST’ CHILDREN’S AUTHOR EVENT

Street Library

EVENTS

FILMS

GAMES

SUNDAY 20

FRIDAY 25

SHEPTON MALLET SUNDAY MARKET

The Street Inn

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

HAWTHORNS BEER FESTIVAL

GREG WINTERS

Town Centre, Shepton Mallet

10am Strode Theatre

THE MOST TRIO

The King Arthur, Glastonbury

TODDLER EXPLORERS – LOVELY LEAVES

The Railway Inn, Ashcott Cedars Hall, Wells

SATURDAY 19

MONDAY 21

Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury

BIG FEAT

Hawthorns, Glastonbury May 25-28

SUNDAY SESSIONS – HELLS BELLS – AC/DC MOONLIT POACHERS, JAMES COVERS BAND SLATER, PETE STEARN The King Arthur, Glastonbury

Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury

BAT WALK

WELLS STRING ORCHESTRA

DEMENTIA AWARENESS TALK

Wells Library

Street Library

CRISPIN GARDEN GROUP ANNUAL PLANT SALE

QUIZ NIGHT

FAMILY ACTIVITIES – FAMILY TRAIL

The Bishop’s Palace, 10.30am Wells May 26 – June 3

MIDDLEWICK PIZZA NIGHT

1pm Middlewick Farm Shop, Glastonbury

The King Arthur, Glastonbury Crispin Community Centre, Street 10am WEDNESDAY 23

FAMILY FUN DAY

FROM HEAD TO PAGE

10.30am Wells Library

GREENROOM BAR ON TOR

Glastonbury Town Hall

SOME LIKE IT HOT

4.30pm Cedars Hall, Wells

VERDISA

City Arms, Wells SATURDAY 26

POETRY LUNCH CLUB

The King Arthur, Glastonbury

Glastonbury Town Hall

QUIZ

5.30pm

SHEPTON MALLET LIDO OPENING DAY

Shepton Mallet

11am

SOULPHONIC

Bocabar, Red Brick Building

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STREET CHRYSANTHEMUM, THURSDAY 24 WILDLIFE TOUR DAHLIA AND VEGETABLE Glastonbury Abbey SOCIETY ANNUAL PLANT FAIR CUCKOOS AND CORNCRAKES

Strode Theatre Library Gardens, Leigh Road, Street 8am-Midday

SUNDAY 27

GLASTONBURY GROW ROOM MORRIS DANCERS Wells Cathedral Green VINTAGE AFTERNOON TEA AT – SHAUN BUXTON The King Arthur, Glastonbury ABBEY HOUSE OPEN MIC Glastonbury Abbey 2pm

1pm

Market House, Glastonbury

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WELCOME

SUNDAY SESSIONS – MARSH FIRES, ANDY BADMAN, MILES PECKOVER

The Railway Inn, Ashcott

WELLS FUN RUN

FEATURE

FAMILY ACTIVITY – SOAP CARVING

EVENTS

Glastonbury Abbey

11am

TUESDAY 29

CREATE:SPACE II – THE SPRINGVASION May 28 – July 7

FAMILY ACTIVITIES – MAKE-IT MONDAY

The Bishop’s Palace, Wells 10.30am

Chalice Well, Glastonbury

7pm

WEDNESDAY 30

ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOW

Bath and West Showground

Wells Library

QUIZ

2.30pm

EXHIBITION

Strode Theatre Foyer

FULL MOON AND MUSIC

EXHIBITION

GAMES

THE WITCH IN THE WARDROBE

Glastonbury Abbey

MONDAY 28

FILMS

U3A PLAY READING

FAMILY TOUR

Wells Town Hall

Crispin Centre, Street

NEWS

DON’ T MISS!

May 30 – June 2

STREET TALKING CAFÉ

Crispin Community Centre, Street 11am-Midday

May 30-July 19

THURSDAY 31

FAMILY FUN – COTTAGE GARDENS

Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury

NO NEGGIE JUST REGGIE

Pilton Working Men’s Club

ROMEO & JULIET – HANDLEBARDS

Glastonbury Abbey

6.30pm

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MOVIE GUIDE All the top films coming to the area in May

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SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY

Released 24 May Cert TBA How did the man become the legend? This spin-off Star Wars film brings you the back story to the universe’s most lovable rogue.

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DEADPOOL 2

Released 15 May Cert TBA

other releases

SHERLOCK GNOMES

Released 11 May Cert U

4 May

THE LEISURE SEEKER 15

I FEEL PRETTY

Released 18 May Cert 12A

movies at the strode theatre

4 May

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING MISSOURI 15

6/8 May

DARK RIVER 15

6/8 May

I, TONYA 15

10 May

JOURNEYMAN 15

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SHOW DOGS

11 May

THAT GOOD NIGHT 12A

Released 25 May Cert PG 12/20 May COCO PG 13 May

DUCK DUCK GOOSE PG

17 May

THE DAM BUSTERS U

21 May

WALK LIKE A PANTHER 12A

24 May

25 May

25 May

26/29 May

14/16 May

31 May

YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE 15 FINDING YOUR FEET 12A WONDERSTRUCK PG

LET THE SUNSHINE IN 15 A WRINKLE IN TIME PG A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY PG

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TALKINGSHOP

The latest games destined for your PC or console

DONKEY KONG COUNTRY: TROPICAL FREEZE

RELEASED

4 MAY

The two Insane Games shops, which are located in St. Cuthbert Street, Wells and the Crispin Centre, Street, are the best gaming stores around, with helpful and knowledgeable staff that are always on hand to help find the perfect game for you.

Not only do they have a wide selection of the latest games but also a massive range of used titles for both the current gaming machines and also the classic consoles, too.

FROM: Nintendo FORMATS: Switch

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riginally released on the Wii U in 2014, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze went on a win a whole raft of awards for its stunning gameplay. As with the previous four DK Country games, it’s a very smooth side-scroller with fantastic characters and level design. This 2018 Switch version has much improved graphics, a new control system and the Funky Mode – an easier game mode starring Funky Kong as a playable character for the first time.

MAYRELEASES 4 May

25 May

(Switch)

(PS4)

18 May

HITMAN DEFINITIVE EDITION

(PS4, Xbox One) 22 May

STATE OF DECAY 2

(Xbox One)

May 2018

DARK SOULS REMASTERED

Finished all your games? Looking for something new to do? Both Insane Games stores have a massive range of DVDs for sale, ranging from single titles to complete boxsets. And prices start from just 20p!

DETROIT: BECOME HUMAN

(PS4)

29 May

SEGA MEGA DRIVE CLASSICS (PS4) MEGA DRIVE CLASSICS COLLECTION

(PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

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SPOTLIGHT

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WELLS

How much do you know about the Royal British Legion and the fantastic fundraising work they do locally? Time to find out more…

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he Royal British Legion is a countrywide charity that was set up to provide financial, social and emotional support to both members and veterans of the British Armed Forces, the families and dependents – although you no longer have to be an ex-member of the Forces to join.

On a national level, the Royal British Legion are probably best known for the annual Poppy Appeal and Remembrance services – including the Festival of Remembrance in the Royal Albert Hall. But we’ve decided to concentrate on one branch for this month’s Community Spotlight: Wells.

The Wells Branch of the British Legion raises a staggering amount during their Poppy Appeal – at the last count, 2017’s Appeal raised over £27,000 – and they have a number of social events during the year, some of which are open to the general public…

Sunday, July 29 Summer Ball, The Swan Hotel Sunday, September 9 Gin Tasting Evening, The Swan Hotel Saturday, October 27 97th Annual Poppy Concert, Wells Town Hall Sunday, December 2 Christmas Dinner Party, The Swan Hotel Tickets for all social events are available for non-members at the Wells Film Centre, while members can book tickets through the secretary on the email address to the right.

The Legion is always looking for new members, and it’s a great way to meet new friends. For more information about the Wells branch of the Legion, head to their Facebook page, or email the Legion Secretary at wellsrblsecretary@aol.co.uk.

There are also branches of the Legion in Street and Shepton Mallet. Find out more about them on the official Legion website at www.britishlegion.org.uk.

NEW!

WELLS CATHEDRAL

HIGH PARTS TOUR

Climb the spiral staircase to walk in the footsteps of Cathedral masons with the new behind-the-scenes tour of Wells Cathedral’s High Parts!

• Discover hidden spaces, galleries and chambers, including behind the Wells clock • See one of only two surviving tracing floors in the country where masons drew templates on the floor • Walk along the singing gallery and learn about the trumpet holes!

• Explore the south transept roof space • And marvel at the nave from a very different perspective!

TO BOOK:

Pre-book your tickets via the Cathedral’s website at www.wellscathedral.org.uk/visit/tours Essential Safety Information: Please read the detailed safety information and restrictions available on the Cathedral’s website at www.wellscathedral.org.uk/visit/tours before booking. We reserve the right to refuse tour participants if they are deemed to be in breach of any Terms and Conditions.

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MEAT AND GREET

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aul Jeffery has been running P&K Meats for nine years now, and the last seven of those have been in his shop at the Bayliss Centre, Street. He started working in the shop under the previous owner in 1997 as a Saturday Boy, but learned the butchery skills needed for the job quickly. Then, when the shop came up for sale nine years ago, it was too good an opportunity to miss. Since then, he’s been trading as P&K Meats, expanding the range of the products he sells – as well as the range of people he sells to.

With Summer just around the corner, it’s the ideal opportunity to get the barbeque out of the shed and fired up, and P&K Meats are able to offer a stunning range of fresh meats to cook on it. Rather than selling pre-made Barbeque Packs, P&K Meats encourage you to pick your own meats and then they can do a good deal for you – making sure that you get exactly what

you need and like. You know you’re getting the bestquality produce around too, as all the meat sold in the shop is reared in the South West and is 100% free range.

There are plenty of advantages of shopping at your local butchers, including a personal, professional service that you won’t get at the supermarkets. Meat can be cut and dressed to your own specifications, and even prepared for roasting.

P&K Meats are one of the few butchers to sell dry-aged beef, and if you haven’t tried it yet then you’re in for a treat, as dry aging gives the meat an incredible depth of flavour.

What’s not so well-known is that P&K Meats supply a large number of hotels and restaurants across all of Somerset – as well as parts of Dorset. They also offer a free home delivery service too, and you can place your order over the phone on 01458 441439 or email Paul on pauljeffery@pandkmeats.co.uk.

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How Healthy is Your Pet’s Heart?

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May 2018

Wirrall Park Road, Glastonbury BA6 9XE

01458 832972 info@ovg.co.uk www.ovg.co.uk

Independent veterinary practice, offering friendly professional advice Spacious, purpose-built facilities with free ample parking We advise on domestic pets as well as farm animals

The best in animal care, the best in client care an ultrasound or x-ray of their heart. Rest assured, we aim to always make the most up-to-date recommendations to ensure the best care for your pet.

Please contact us on 01458 832972 for further advice or to make an appointment at the clinic for your pet.

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art of your pet’s annual health check at the vets will involve listening to their chest using a stethoscope (auscultation). But what are we actually listening to?

The main thing we are listening to is the heartbeat, and can we hear a murmur? A heart murmur is an abnormal sound – instead of the normal ‘lub dub’ heartbeat sound, a murmur is best described as a whooshing sound. This is caused by a leaky valve within the heart, and some blood going backwards instead of forwards.

The most common cause of a heart murmur is a condition called mitral valve disease. This is usually diagnosed in middle-aged to older, small- or medium-breed dogs.

A recent large-scale study was carried out on when to start medication in dogs that have a heart murmur. Previously, the evidence suggested there was no benefit to starting medication until the pet started to show signs of congestive heart failure, due to the inefficient pumping of the heart and the leaky valve. However, the new evidence strongly suggests starting medication before this stage – which means the pet would have a longer period of time before showing signs of heart failure. (On average, a year and a half, a significant proportion of a dog’s life expectancy.)

So, if a murmur is diagnosed at your dog’s annual health check, you might find our advice has changed, and we suggest bringing them in for

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ISLA INSPIRED IS EXPANDING!

T

he original Isla Inspired shop, which is run by mother and daughter team Fiona and Gabby, opened at 54 High Street in Street at the beginning of last year. Now, after they were given the opportunity to expand in to the shop next door, they have even more space for their stunning range of children’s clothing, plus a few new services, too.

The extra space means that Isla Inspired can now stock even more clothes, as well as Paint Your Own Pottery, Drop-in Craft Mornings and Attachment Parenting UK meetings. That’s not all though, as the new shop will also feature a Sling Library, Cloth Nappy Library and even Children’s Hairdressing, too!

They are also continuing to run their very popular Organic Baby Clothes Library Subscription Service from both shops. It’s a great and inexpensive way to clothe your children from birth to three years. You pay just £25 a month and you get a package of between

15-22 items which can be delivered nationwide. When your child grows out of any of the clothes, they’re simply exchanged for the next size up.

Isla Inspired is open from 9am-5.30pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays. They stock a stunning range of organic cotton children’s clothing from birth to five years, as well as a fabulous range of Neal’s Yard Organic products and Plan toys.

For more information on Isla Inspired, head to their website at www.islainspired.co.uk, their Facebook page, or just pop into their shops!

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For more details or to discuss the job required, call Kevin on 07810 794173 or email info@streetoddjobs.co.uk

Glass Corp

GLAZIER GLASS, SEALED UNITS HANDLES & HINGES GASKETS & SEALS REPAIRS & SERVICING WINDOW & DOOR LOCKING MECHANISMS EMERGENCY BOARDING-UP SERVICE

Call Stephen from Glass Corp on

01458 851 020 07563 623 604

www.glasscorp.co.uk

Sound equipment hire for all types of event, including…

Maltings Audio

Parties Gigs Weddings Festivals

MaltingsAudio PA Hire We make things LOUDER!

07963 416034 www.maltingsaudio.co.uk

THE ELMS INN Warm Welcome

Live music Fridays & Sundays Home-cooked food

110 Somerton Road, Street

01458 899027

PIP WILSON ARTIST

Looking for affordable art?

www.pipwilsonart.com email: glastphil@aol.com 01458 443388

AJ TAXIS 1-8 SEATS AVAILABLE

SHORT OR LONG DISTANCE

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

AIRPORT AND STATIONS

07877 886797

24/7 SERVICE – BOOK IN ADVANCE ONLY

A STAR TAXIS

01458 898124 24Hr Service

4,6,8 Seaters

STREET & GLASTONBURY AREAS Credit Cards Payments Accepted

www.taxi-glastonbury.co.uk

And General Building

BOB BRUNWIN PLASTERER 30 years experience

All aspects of plastering undertaken Free estimate and advice Tel 01458 762542 Mobile 07767 421453

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Window Cleaning Conservatory Cleaning Fascia Cleaning Soffit Cleaning Gutter Clearance

01458 258188 8 info@bubbles-and-suds.co.uk www.bubbles-and-suds.co.uk