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DECEMBER 2016 #127

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here’s so much going on this month that we’ve had to go up another four pages – making it one of the largest editions of The Basis ever! From Christmas Fairs to church services, we hope there’s plenty in these pages to keep you entertained in this most exciting of months. And don’t forget our special offers, with money off Studio 10 (page 32), Gamespod (page 21) and Cog & Sprocket (page 11), too.

We’d like to wish all our readers and supporters a very merry Christmas. We couldn’t do it without you, and your continued support and encouragement really does mean a lot to us. Hope you have a brilliant Christmas and see you in 2017!

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Editor Dean Mortlock Music Editor Georgie Robbins Contributors Kate Munday, Philip Welch Thanks to Laura Zaky for supplying the picture for the front cover – check out more of her work at www.laurazaky.com or ring her on 07989 300641.

VICTORIA FIELD SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY – SUN 11 DEC Member’s children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces aged 10 years and under are invited to come to our FREE Christmas party! Held from 3-5pm, with music from Bernie Lock and hopefully a visit from Father Christmas himself!

Please register your child’s name with the bar to secure a place.

Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

CHRISTMAS EVE Come and enjoy an evening with us before the big day, with karaoke from 8pm with Chris Holmes. Open to non-members. Open Midday-11.30pm.

CHRISTMAS DAY WE WILL BE OPEN! Why not come and have a drink with us between 11am1pm? Then get back home for Christmas lunch and the Queen’s Speech.

BOXING DAY Open to all on Boxing Day from Midday-7pm. All are welcome with live music in the function room with Nighthawk Mobile Disco.

NEW YEAR’S EVE Come and celebrate New Year with us at the Victoria Club. We have Twisted Vinyl performing live, doors open at 7pm, and we have extended our opening hours. Tickets on sale at the bar – members: FREE, Non-members: £3.

Open Midday-12.30am.

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On the third floor, this apartment has stacks of original features, including ornate cornicing and leaded light windows. There’s an adjoining dining room and formal reception room, two bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, along with a Jack and Jill bathroom connecting the further two bedrooms – and it’s all decorated in tasteful neutral tones.

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After art school, Tess Lipin worked as a printer composing pages for the Telegraph magazine and ran her own restaurant for several years before retraining in horticulture. Now she presents two monthly programmes on the radio station. Garden Gurus, which you may have guessed is about gardens and gardening, while Twin Tracks focuses on Somerset’s ecology and landscape.

“I swear I thought of the name Twin Tracks before any other broadcaster,” said Tess with a smile. But GFM is a different thing to the BBC. Programmes on community radio are local and offer something the BBC and commercial stations cannot. Part of community radio’s charm is that it is not always slick.”

Tess was encouraged to become a GFM presenter about eight years ago by Las Latty, who did a jazz music programme for the station.

“GFM has given me much more confidence,” said Tess, “and we would welcome more women presenters.

“Local radio is one of the cleverest ways of bringing together the different elements in a community, giving you the chance to chat to interesting people you would not otherwise have the chance to meet. I have also learnt new skills on the technical side.”

If you are interested in getting involved in your local radio station email admin@ glastonburyfm.org.uk. There are lots of other opportunities besides presenting a programme.

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GETTING NAKED FOR CHARITY

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he Legends of Somerset naked calendar is this year supporting the Heads Up charity. Based in South Horrington, Heads up works with individuals affected by mental health issues to help them towards recovery.

The calendar is always hugely popular, and features a brilliant selection of local talent, all stripping off for this very worthy cause. You can buy it around the city from December 5 and it costs just £10. For more information on the excellent work Heads Up does, go to www.headsupsomerset.org.

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Street FC 3 10 17 26

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Glastonbury FC 3 10 17 24

Cleeve West Town (Away) Portishead Town Reserves (Home) Minehead (Away) Street Reserves (Home)

Wells City FC 3 10 17 26

Longwell Green Sports (Away) Clevedon Town (Home) Sherborne Town (Away) Shepton Mallet (Away)

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DIY GLASSBLOWING AT MOORLINCH

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ome to Christmas at Moorlinch, near Street, and discover the opportunity to create your own unique decorations. As part of the event, you could produce your very own handmade glass bauble, under the expert instruction of Paul and Janey of Silver Tree Crystal.

The artists of Moorlinch have a host of delights for visitors to the annual Christmas at Moorlinch event in the run-up to the festive season. Newcomer Pam Martin of Somerset Stitch is offering the chance to be creative with exquisite stitched decorations.

Jenny Graham has an enthusiastic following for her Somerset paintings, but Christmas at Moorlinch will give a glimpse of her other fascinating work.

Anne Farmer completes the Spring Farm line-up with her local scenes featured on paintings, cards and calendars.

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ndelli Art’s latest exhibition, UNWRAPPED, reveals an exciting array of 20th Century and contemporary artists, including John Banting, Christian Furr, Janette Kerr, Susanna Lisle, Sue Mundy, Derek Nice, Mary Nice, Victor Pasmore and Ethel Walker. Contemporary jeweller Penny Price will also be showing alongside vintage jewellery from the 1950s and 60s.

The exhibition is open now until December 17.

To find out more, head to www.andelliart.com.

Visit on the 3-4 December to browse or buy, while sampling and sipping some Christmas cheer.

Individual artists opening hours vary, and booking for the glassblowing experience is on Saturday only – booking ahead or on the day is advisable, although everyone is welcome to come and watch Ring 01458 210393, email mail@annefarmer.net or see ‘Christmas at Moorlinch’ on Facebook for details.

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SANTA’S COMING TO ELMHURST JUNIOR SCHOOL

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ake a note in your diaries for Saturday, December 10, as that’s the day that Elmhurst Junior school will be hosting its Christmas spectacular. The fun starts at 3pm and goes on to 5.30pm.

There will be lots of craft stalls to help you with your shopping, including glitter tattoos, sand shapes and Christmas makes for the children. And there’s also going to be a large tombola and raffle stall, too.

While you enjoy browsing, why not have a cuppa and a mince pie? And the children can visit Santa in his Grotto while you do. The

afternoon finishes with a performance from the school choir to create that Christmas spirit. It’s sure to be a fun afternoon for the whole family.

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ells Cathedral offers a number of free lunchtime concerts throughout the month of December including:

Wednesday, December 21 (10.30am-1.00pm) – Family Christmas Holiday ‘Make a Christmas Tree Decoration’ activity.

Suitable for all ages our workshop will be held in the Cathedral’s Education Room. No need to book, just turn up and get involved! Plus during the Christmas holidays a Christmas story trail will also be available. Explore the Cathedral to find the glass, carvings and cloth that relate to the Christmas story (trail sheets will be available from the Donation Desk from 14th December until 2nd January). www.wellscathedral.org.uk Thursday 22 and Friday 23 December (6.00pm) – Wells Cathedral Carol Services.

A traditional carol service led by Wells Cathedral Choir, plus bible readings. These services take place on both nights from 6-7.30pm and are always popular so please arrive in good time! www.wellscathedral.org.uk

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Saturday, December 24 (2.00pm and 3.15pm) – Wells Cathedral Family Crib Services.

A very warm welcome is offered to Wells Cathedral’s crib services, especially to children who are invited to dress as a shepherd, or an angel or a King! We’ll have some dressing up clothes for children who will also be invited to take part in making our own real nativity scene in the cathedral. Each service will last approximately 30 minutes. www.wellscathedral.org.uk

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here’s plenty going on at the Crispin Community Centre in December, so here’s a brief rundown of what you’ve got to look forward to…

Tuesday, December 6 (10am-2pm) Christmas Sale.

Come in and see our homemade Christmas bits that we have for sale. Hot drinks and cakes are also available.

Thursday, December 8 and Thursday, December 15 (12.30-3.30pm) Wreath Making. Make your own natural Christmas Wreath. All materials are included, plus soup and a roll for lunch. £17.00 per person, and booking is essential.

Wednesday, December 21 (12.30pm) Christmas Lunch Club. Roast turkey with all the trimmings, followed by Christmas pudding or chocolate fudge cake, and all served in our friendly lunch room. £10 per person, booking essential.

Thursday, December 22 (10am-Midday). Christmas Coffee Morning. Come and get festive with us, with lots of laughter, games and cake! All are welcome.

Please come in and see us, or give us a ring on 01458 447248 for more details, or to book your place for one of our Christmas events.

Please note that we will be closing on Friday, December 23, and reopening on Tuesday, January 3 2017.

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rowne’s Garden Centre in Wells is once again hosting its ever-popular Christmas Artisan Market on Saturday, December 3 from 10am until 3pm, with over 20 stalls of food, craft and gifts – and we welcome a new cheese stall this year. There’s free parking, and a lovely coffee shop with a play area for the children, too.

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The exciting news this month is that there is a new band in town, and they go by the name of One Eye Open. As a band they are literally days old; as musicians, they are extremely talented, and it is exciting to see the combination of Sherrie, Colin and Jamie.

As it’s early days, it’s tough to say in which direction they are going, however knowing them all separately we are guaranteed something special.

Following the success of this year’s Rock Against Cancer event at the Victoria Field Social Club, the good news is that the organisers are already putting next year’s event in motion. If you would like to be considered for a slot at this incredible event then contact Max James through the Rock Against Cancer Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ RockAgainstCancerSomerset. He also has his hands in other music projects in the area, so if you are looking for performing opportunities then he is your guy.

Lastly, I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas. Thank you for reading my column each month. I hope to continue through to next year with more and more exciting news!

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The Year 11 Senior School Crispin students were proud to attend the Remembrance Service at Elmhurst School. The two-minute silence was observed impeccably by all, with their Year 11 student Hannah Goodliffe playing the Last Post.

REGULAR EVENTS Mondays

Strictly Come Tea Dancing

Glastonbury Town Hall

2.30pm – 4pm

Mondays

Tea Dance

Wessex Hotel

2pm – 4.15pm

Tuesdays

Glastonbury Male Choir

Glastonbury Town Hall

7.45pm

Tuesdays

Health Walk Wells Leisure Centre 11am

Tuesdays

Mid-Somerset Camera Club

Tuesdays

Open Mic Night Hawthorns 8.30pm

Pipers Inn, Ashcott

7.45pm

Tuesdays

Poker Night

The Street Inn

8.30pm

Wednesdays

The Camelot Club

The King Arthur

8.30pm

Wednesdays

Parent & Toddler Group

Methodist Church, Street

2pm – 3.30pm

Wednesdays

Parent & Toddler Group

Baltonsborough Village Hall

9am – 10.30am

Wednesdays

Rhyme Time for Under 5s

Street Library

11.15am – 11.45am

Wednesdays

Somerset Farmers’ Market

Market Place, Wells

Thursdays

Knit and Knatter

The Methodist Church, Street

Thursdays

Somerset Farmers’ Market

Crispin Centre, Street

Thursdays

Street Sings Ladies’ Choir

The Quaker Meeting Room, Street

7.30pm – 8.30pm

Thursdays

Street Men Choir

The Quaker Meeting Room, Street

8.30pm – 9.30pm

Saturdays

Stories for all Ages

Street Library

10.30am – 11am

Saturdays

Storytime for Under 5s

Glastonbury Library

11am

2pm – 4pm

Sundays

Blues Jam Hawthorns 5pm – 7pm

Sundays

Quiz The Street Inn 8pm Give Blood

Wells Town Hall

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Street Salvation Army Hall

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LOCAL HERO

LIZ LEYSHON

She’s run the Strode Theatre for the past 23 years, but how well do you know its Manager, Liz Leyshon?

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From the age of four she went to the Hindhayes primary school – in fact, she used to get the school bus on her own aged four, and was taken in by one of the teachers.

The bright lights of London pulled Liz away for a while, and during her time in the city she worked for a press agency and was also the PA for the writer, Rebecca West. She moved back to Somerset in 1980, and began work at the Theatre as a part-time Clerical Assistant.

Liz became the Theatre Manager in 1993, but said at the time that she’d just do the job for a couple of years! During that time she’s been lucky enough to meet a string of interesting and delightful stars, but still believes that the actor Sir John Mills was the nicest. “He was the most charming man I’ve ever met,” says Liz. After so long working at the Theatre, Liz will obviously leave with a lot of great memories. “The thing that makes it worthwhile are the people. We try to make it as much fun as possible to work here,” she says. “Street has been good to me. I’ve had all these mad ideas, but people just go with it!”

Liz has got plenty of plans for the future though, and plans to get involved in local politics, and may continue working on a history of Clarks and Street.

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e’re privileged in the area to have such a superb theatre as the Strode. Opened in 1963, it’s delighted audiences with a staggering selection of plays, film, musicals and talks.

From the latest blockbuster to the local pantomime, there’s a varied and interesting selection always playing throughout the year.

All of this couldn’t be achieved without a dedicated team of staff, and heading the list is the Theatre Manager, Liz Leyshon, who’s retiring from the job next April after working at the Theatre for 37 years.

We thought this would be the perfect opportunity to ask Liz about her time at the Theatre and also her connection to the area.

It turns out that Liz is very much a local, as her parents moved to Glastonbury in the 1950s and owned a shop at the top of the High Street. Liz’s mother was a designer and her father owned a printworks, so the shop was a mixture of things that Liz’s mother designed and her father printed. The shop was well-known in the town during the 1970s, as it was the one covered with paintings of flowers!

STRODE THEATRE

SATURDAY 10th DECEMBER

WEDNESDAY 14th DECEMBER

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MALCOLM PITT (LIONEL RITCHIE) Tickets from Box Office: (01458) 4428462 2 nights featuring the best tribute acts around!

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

PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE STARS December 10 and 14

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On December 14, the Strode Theatre are proud to bring the Abba tribute band Sensation to Street for a stunning night of authentic replica costumes and carbon-copy versions of some of the most classic pop tunes to have ever been written. It really is an amazing show and guaranteed to send you out afterwards with a spring in your step and a smile on your face!

So if you’re looking to get the party started for Christmas, then these two nights are the perfect way to get in the festive mood.

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t’s now officially the season to be jolly, so our recommendation is that you check out two brilliant nights of the UK’s finest tribute acts that are coming to the Strode Theatre in the next couple of weeks.

On December 10 they have a double whammy of Take on Take That and Malcolm Pitt’s superb tribute to Lionel Ritchie. Take on Take That are widely regarded as one of the best Take That tribute acts in Europe, while Malcolm Pitt has appeared on the Graham Norton show with Ritchie himself, and has also been nominated for the National Tribute Awards 2016.

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THE SOUTH WEST SCHOOL OF DANCE

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FAY HUTCHCROFT: THINKING INSIDE THE BOX

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STREET’S CHRISTMAS CRACKER

High Street, Street

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GIFT WRAP STUDIO

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The King Arthur

NORTHERN SOUL NIGHT

The King William

GLASTONBURY MALE VOICE CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Parish Church, Street WEDNESDAY 7

AGE UK SOMERSET CAROL SERVICE

Wells Cathedral

CAMELOT THE PANTO

ROSS COOK

Godney Village Hall (December 7-10)

SUNDAY 4

A CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The Street Inn

FOO FOO

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The Unity Club

CROSSFIRE

Hawthorns

YOUNG PEOPLE’S CAROL SERVICE

SOMERSET COUNTY SCHOOLS CELEBRATION

PEARL AND THE DIAMOND GEEZERS

DJ PJ

SANTA’S GROTTO

EXTRACTOR

Salvation Army, Street

Royal British Legion, Street

Bocabar

Wells Market Place

The King Arthur

CHRISTMAS FAIR

The Riflemans Arms

REINDEER PARADE

CHRISTMAS FAIR

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Salvation Army, Street

INVISIBLE OPERA COMPANY OF TIBET

The King Arthur

KARAOKE

The King William

CHRISTMAS AT MOORLINCH

Moorlinch, near Street (December 3-4)

The Bishop’s Palace

BACK BEFORE BREAKFAST

KARA RICHARDSON

The King Arthur

Swan Hotel, Wells

UNWRAPPED

Andelli Art, Wells

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Browne’s Garden Centre

FELLOW PYNINS

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GIANT FLEA MARKET

Bath and West Showground

LIVE ON STAGE

Strode Theatre

KING ARTISAN

The King Arthur

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AVALON SHOWCASE

The King Arthur

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Crispin School

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The Street Inn

SATURDAY 10

DR AMAQUEEN

The King Arthur

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

St. Benedict’s Church, Street

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET

LIVE ON SCREEN

Elmhurst School

Strode Theatre

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Street Library

ROMY BADMAN – KING & CO. JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

Hundred Monkeys

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OLDE BOSTON TEA PARTY

The King Arthur

PAUL MCCLURE

The Sheppey Inn

TOY COLLECTORS FAIR

Bath and West Showground

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WELLS CHRISTMAS BROCANTE FAIR

Wells Market Place MONDAY 12

SPECIAL SCHOOLS CAROL SERVICE

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Little Theatre, Wells (December 10-17)

Wells Cathedral

CHARLIE MILLER AND THE SOUL AGENTS

THE REAL DEAL

TUESDAY 13

The Street Inn

LIVE ON STAGE

Bocabar

AN EVENING WITH MARY BERRY

THE RIN TINS

Wells Cathedral

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The King Arthur

Strode Theatre

St. Cuthbert’s Church, Wells

MARSH FIRES

SOULVILLE EXPRESS

Hawthorns

RETROLICIOUS: YULETIDE MASQUERADE MASH UP

Bocabar

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CRISPIN SCHOOL CAROL SERVICE

The King William

ROHAN BLACK WEDNESDAY 14

LIVE ON STAGE

ABBA TRIBUTE

LIVE ON STAGE

Strode Theatre

Strode Theatre

Elmhurst School

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Released: 2 December Cert: 12A The story of Chesley Sullenberger, an American pilot who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River.

Released: 19 December Cert: U An orphan girl dreams of becoming a ballerina and flees her rural Brittany for Paris.

MOANA

IN 3D Released: 2 December Cert: PG A young woman uses her navigational talents to set sail for a fabled island.

Released: 21 December Cert: TBA IN 3D A spacecraft transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early.

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Released: 9 December Cert: 15 Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher in the antebellum South, orchestrates an uprising.

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Released: 23 December Cert: TBA A branch manager throws an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save the day, but the party gets way out of hand…

Released: 30 December Cert: TBA Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time and Death.

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Released: 15 December Cert: TBA The Rebellion makes a risky move to steal the plans to the Death Star, setting up the epic saga to follow.

Released: 16 December Cert: 15 Willie teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus, to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve.

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f you want to try out the latest games, or just want somewhere safe to drop off the kids while you go shopping in Clarks Village, then you really need to check out the The Games Pod mobile gaming booth. It was at Clarks Village for the halfterm holidays, and will be back every weekend in December, as well as most of the Christmas holidays – you’ll find it parked up outside Red 5.

The Games Pod is a state-of-the-art gaming setup, kitted out with the latest consoles and games, including the brand-new PlayStation VR, and three huge TVs and a full force feedback steering wheel set up for driving simulations.

Whatever age you are, The Games Pod costs just £3 for 15 minutes and £5 for 30 minutes. If you want to check out the PlayStation VR (and you really should, as it’s amazing!) then that costs just £5 for 15 minutes.

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It’s time to get the wellies out again!

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Head toward Marshall’s Elm, and take the narrow road (Pages Lane) on the right just before the crossroads. Walk all the way down past Ivythorn manor and take the footpath across the field ahead, following the hedge to your left.

Crossing stiles as you find them, the path emerges into Hurst Drove.

At the crossroads, walk straight on into Peak Lane. The turning on the right at the top of the hill leads to St Andrew’s Church, which boasts a very impressive ancient Yew tree in the graveyard.

Before that, there is a very sharp left-hand turn called School Lane; proceed along here and up the track on the right past the gate (don’t cross any stiles). Take the small footpath on the left just after the ‘nature reserve’ sign. Continuing around the hill, you eventually start to walk up some steps and come to a shady clearing with a much-repaired rope swing. If you look back before leaving the space, you will see a face in a tree trunk. This, according to the locals, is a representation of Michael Eavis, and if you dance naked round

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the tree on April the first he will grant you a Glastonbury festival ticket. Apparently. Ahem.

At the top of the hill is one of those odd metal stiles, pull the gates apart and step through the gap. You have now arrived at Dundon Beacon nature reserve, Iron Age hill fort, and a good place for a picnic on a sunny day. The path in front goes across the reserve to the track leading back down to School Lane. Just before the gate there is a concrete water trough, close to which is part of a fallen tree trunk covered in toadstools. I was told to look out for the ‘fun guy’ on this log, but sadly he wasn’t there when I walked past.

There is an alternative route back from Hurst Drove; it’s marked on the map, and worth taking if the starlings are around as they congregate en masse in the cattle sheds.

Article and photograph by John Fleming

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If you’re looking for a stocking filler or small item for a loved one, then they have a range of glass cabinets that have been rented out to local traders that are full of stunning gems. Also, they’ve recently revamped their vinyl selection, so if you’re in the market for some records, then we recommend you pop over to take a look – there’s everything from classic albums to the cheesiest 80s pop compilations (which we all secretly love, right?) and everything in-between.

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A very good year 2015 has been one of the best years for Reef for years. They’ve had a string of successful gigs, support slots for Coldplay at Wembley in June, and they released a stunning new single in March, How I Got Over, which was debuted on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Radio 2. It was also the first single with their new guitarist, Jesse Wood – the son of Rolling Stone, Ronnie Wood.

“We auditioned around eight new guitarists when Kenwyn left, but it was clear from the start with Jesse that it just worked straight away.”

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Despite living in London for a number of years, Gary has settled once again in Somerset. We wondered what brought him back to the area.

“I think it’s down to the fact that I have a family now, and I want them to have the same sorts of things that I did growing up. Both my kids were born in London but when my eldest got to school age I thought why not see if we can skip back to Somerset and see how it goes. I’ve still got a place in London, and I love going up there, but Somerset has aways been home.”

So what can those who’ve already bought a ticket expect from the Glastonbury gigs?

“Everything, really. We’ll do a party set, as it’s that time of the year. It’ll be a real end-of-year blowout, and we hope to get everyone up and dancing! We’re a rock ‘n’ roll band, so we just want to connect with people and get them moving. There’s a good chance that those two nights could be really special.”

Gary informed us that, at the time of going to print, there were still a few tickets available for one of the gigs, and they’re only available through Jaywalk Guitars in Street. So if you fancy a place at what’s sure to be one of the best local gigs this year then pop by the shop or give them a ring on 01458 441141.

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s unbelievable as it sounds, Reef have never played a concert in their home town. All that’s about to change though, as Glastonbury’s own are playing two gigs at the Town Hall on December 16 and 17.

“The last time I played in Glastonbury was in the Assembly Rooms when I was about 17,” says Gary when we spoke to him recently. “We’ve obviously played at the Glastonbury Festival a number of times, though. Last year we played at William’s Green there, and I have to say that it was one of the most special gigs I’d ever done.”

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Gardening, Cutting and Strimming, Hedge cutting, Fence installation, Shed installation, Garden Waste Disposal.

No job too big or too small

01278 256649 01458 443094 07976 908334

Carols Christmas

by Candlelight

Join us for music, carols, readings and mince pies!

Sunday 18th December at 6.30pm

MILLFIELD SCHOOL CONCERT HALL Butleigh Road, Street, BA16 0YD

www.streetbaptist.co.uk