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JANUARY 2017 #128

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WELCOME! JANUARY 2017 #128

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appy new year! And we all here at The Basis hope that you have a brilliant one. It may feel somewhat like the calm after the storm now that the chaos of Christmas has gone for another 12 months, but there’s still plenty happening around these parts if you feel like venturing out.

And if you overspent at Christmas, you need to check out our money-off deals. We’ve got 20% off at Cartridge World (page 14), two free classes at the new Crossfit studio (page 20), two fantastic offers courtesy of Sense in Coxley (page 21), a 25% off voucher at Oomph & Lift (page 11), and finally our regular £10 off deal at the Three Wells pub in Polsham (page 19).

Enjoy! And see you again next month.

Dean Mortlock, Editor

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January 2017

The Basis is a free magazine distributed to homes and businesses in Street, Glastonbury and the surrounding villages. 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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Editor Dean Mortlock Music Editor Georgie Robbins Contributors Kate Munday, Philip Welch, John Fleming Thanks to John Fleming for supplying the picture for the front cover.

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We have a large grass area which can be used for outdoors sports and activities. Throughout the winter months we have a full-size football pitch marked and have availability for local teams looking for alternative pitches.

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HEADS UP GET ON DOWN

Dinner and dance at the Swan Hotel Wells will support local charity

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guidance for adults living with dementia, as well as many other forms of mental illness. Their aim is to help people towards recovery, increasing their independence and, hopefully, a greater wellbeing and quality of life.

You can find out more about Heads Up by going to their website at www.headsup somerset.org.

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fter the success of the Heads Up Pants Down charity calendar (which you can still buy at City News or the Swan Hotel in Wells), the next fundraising event for the Heads Up charity is an extremely swanky dinner and dance event, which will be held at the Swan Hotel on Friday, January 27.

Tickets cost ÂŁ30, and that includes a welcome drink, a three-course dinner and coffee.

To raise additional funds on the night there will be an auction and raffle – and a great number of local businesses have already donated some incredible prizes for you to bid on.

The Heads Up charity is based in South Horrington and provides therapy, support and

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Jem Smith fizzes with passion and enthusiasm for world music.

“John Peel was my hero,”says Jem with a smile. “And my mentor through his Radio 1 show which brought together all sorts of music. He introduced me to the infectious, sweet sounds of Africa.”This led Jem to tour West Africa then explore its music at African clubs. “I used to stay up most of the night and go to work in the morning after only two hours sleep.”

Now Jem presents his own world music show on GFM each Wednesday from 7-9pm. It’s called World Beat and features local and global music from African to folk, Bluegrass, Gypsy, Latin, reggae, Asian and more.

“Anything that is beautiful with a beat, rhythm, good melody and harmony can get played,”says Jem with his trademark grin.

Jem also covers gigs and news from musicians and bands playing locally and in the region. Some shows feature a musical style or a country, or an unusual musical instrument.

He has been presenting the show for two years after appearing as a guest on Allan Trinder’s Community Show and being trained by fellow GFM director Ian Liversidge.

If any local or visiting band or musicians would like to play a session on the show you can contact Jem at jemworld@btinternet.com.

GFM broadcasts locally on 107.1 FM and glastonburyfm. co.uk online.

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ACTIVE FOR LATER LIFE

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oes one of your goals include something about getting and staying active in later life? Perhaps you’ve got the healthy mind and need to work on your healthy body, too?

Especially for those that are enjoying their retirement, we are pleased to introduce a new EXTEND Movement to Music class especially for the more mature adult. The classes are fun and designed especially for active older adults, those new to regular physical activity and people who may have physical disabilities. It’s really easy to pick up and so is ideal for older adults. It’s done at a lower intensity, not so fast, but just as much fun and is a good way to make new friends and is ideal for both sexes.

If you want to get fit, or just to make new friends do come and see what it is all about. New classes will be restarting on Tuesday mornings in the New Year 121pm at The Crispin Centre. Sessions cost just £3.50 and everyone is welcome, so please do come and join us.

This class is being funded through a partnership with Knightstone Housing and Creating Active Communities.

Also new for the New Year are subsidised swimming sessions at Strode Pool on a Friday afternoon 2-3pm.

Let us help motivate you to keep more active while having lots of fun! For further details please contact Di Ramsay 01823 345626 or email ageingwell@ ageuksomerset.org.uk.

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Welcome to 2017! It’s a new year and I am sure a wealth of new talent is set to emerge.

It is also set to be yet another killer year as Godney Gathering’s Mike Daniells threatens an insane line-up this summer, as well as the continual rise of young Oska Zaky. Chloe Warren had teased new things this year accompanied by a string of touring dates.

This year I am also looking to set up a few networking events in the area for musicians, writers, and for the arts generally.

It’s a chance for both you and I to get to know more about other people in the area, trade advice, contacts, and for others to learn more about their local area. Keep an eye out on Facebook for more details!

Georgie Robbins

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trode College is having another of their Open Evenings on Wednesday, January 18 from 6-8pm. It’s a great way to find out more about the range of A Levels, Vocational Courses and Apprenticeships they do. www.strode-college.ac.uk.

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uiz Night is a favourite event at Strode Theatre and raises considerable funds for the Friends of Strode Theatre. Test your knowledge in this sociable setting as you support the future of your local theatre and cinema!

It’s on Saturday, January 7 at 7.30pm, and it costs £20 to enter a table of four people.

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CRISPIN COMMUNITY FOCUS

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ollowing on from the success of our Wednesday Lunch Club, we will now be having Lunch Club every Friday as well!

It’s £5 for a main and a pud, and it’s served in a lovely friendly atmosphere by our very wonderful volunteers.

The menus are: Wednesday Jan 11 – Shepherd’s pie, followed by Chocolate mousse.

Friday Jan 13 – Mild chicken curry and rice/Jacket potato, followed by syrup sponge and custard.

Meals must be booked by the previous morning. You can come in and book, or just call us on 01458 447248.

Everyone is welcome to our Flexercise classes on Mondays at 2pm and Thursdays at 11am, the price is only £1. The class consists of gentle seated exercises and fun games followed by tea or coffee and a giggle with friends.

New Extended Movement to Music class run by Age UK on Tuesdays at 12noon – cost £3.50. Come and join this great new class!

JANUARY AT WELLS CATHEDRAL Wells Cathedral Promenade Concerts Each year, in early January, the chairs are removed from the nave of Wells Cathedral allowing the congregation and visitors to appreciate the medieval nave in its original state – and completely without furniture.

During the concerts, the audience can walk around and enjoy not just the space in the nave, but also the quire, transepts and side chapels. Some choose to wander the building, whereas others will find a special and unique place to sit where they can enjoy the performance. For details of all Promenade Concerts in the series, visit the Cathedral’s website at www.wellscathedral.org.uk.

Group Tours of Wells Cathedral Are you part of a local history, special interest or community group? A trip to Wells Cathedral will make an unforgettable addition to your group’s itinerary for 2017. Choose from a range of tours to suit your group’s special interest, including stained glass, embroideries, gothic architecture, our

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Plus, if you pre-book, the entry charge includes the services of one of our highly trained guides, a 10% discount for all group members in our Cathedral café and two shops, plus a free place for your group organiser, tour manager or bus driver.

To enquire or make a booking, call 01749 674483 or email visits@wellscathedral.uk.net.

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SURVIVING WINTER SCHEME

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xpecting your Winter Fuel Payment? Don’t need it? Donate it! Surviving Winter is an awardwinning campaign that encourages people to donate some or all of their unwanted Winter Fuel Payments to other people in their communities who need it most.

A Surviving Winter grant doesn’t just pay for extra heating. It’s hand delivered by one of our small number of trusted local partners, like Mendip Credit Union, Rotary Frome and Citizens Advice Mendip. A Surviving Winter grant becomes the foundation for a new relationship that can help overcome the isolation and loneliness that many older people experience. With the support of over 300 donors, Somerset Community Foundation was able to provide vital grants to 390 older people to help them through last winter. Please

help us grow this campaign to reach every isolated and vulnerable household in the county.

To find out more about Surviving Winter, please visit: www.somersetcf.org.uk/winter. To donate some or all of your Winter Fuel Payment, please send a cheque made out to Somerset Community Foundation (SW written on the back), Yeoman House, Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN. You can also donate online or call 01749 344949. Gift Aid forms are also available to download on the website.

Thank you for making a difference to an elderly person in your community this winter.

SCHOOL DEPARTMENT AWARDED AREA OF EXCELLENCE

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both subjects are very high performing at GCSE. Art and Photography results were 90.2% and 97.8% A*-C respectively, an increase on already outstanding outcomes from 2015 and placing the subjects in the top 10% in the country.”

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he Art and Photography department of Crispin School in Street has been awarded the Area of Excellence at the Crispin Challenge Partners review. The team reviewing the school recognised that the department demonstrated the following: “Teaching and Learning in Art and Photography aims to build students as independent learners in Key Stage 3. The Year 9 curriculum has been modified to aid transition and move students to being GCSE-ready.”

“Art and Photography are influential at all levels of the school. Display is comprehensive and impressive across the school.”

“There is clear evidence of substantial and sustained impact on pupil outcomes because

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REGULAR EVENTS Mondays

Strictly Come Tea Dancing

Glastonbury Town Hall

2.30pm – 4pm

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Tea Dance

Wessex Hotel

2pm – 4.15pm

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Tai Chi with John Bishop

Red Brick Building

12.30pm

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Gardening Club

Red Brick Building

10am-Midday

Tuesdays

Glastonbury Male Choir

Glastonbury Town Hall

7.45pm

Tuesdays

Salsa Red Brick Building 7.30pm & 8.30pm

Tuesdays

Health Walk Wells Leisure Centre 11am

Tuesdays

Mid-Somerset Camera Club

Tuesdays

Open Mic Night Hawthorns 8.30pm

Tuesdays

Poker Night

The Street Inn

8.30pm

Pipers Inn, Ashcott

7.45pm

Tuesdays

Yoga Class

Red Brick Building

6pm-7pm

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

Feed Avalon Gardening Club

Red Brick Building

10am-Midday

Wednesdays

Table Tennis Club

Red Brick Building

5.30pm-8.30pm

Wednesdays

Somerset Farmers’ Market

Market Place, Wells

Wednesdays

Yoga Class

Red Brick Building

10am

Thursdays

Knit and Knatter

The Methodist Church, Street

2pm-4pm

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

Thursdays

Pilates Class

Red Brick Building

2pm

Fridays

Youth Club (term time only)

Red Brick Building

6.30pm-9pm

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Red Brick Gardening Club

Red Brick Building

10am

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Somerset Mind Drop in

Red Brick Building

2pm

Fridays

Yoga for Mummas & Bubbas

Red Brick Building

9am & 10am

Saturdays

Stories for all Ages

Street Library

10.30am-11am

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Storytime for Under 5s

Glastonbury Library

11am

Sundays

Blues Jam Hawthorns 5pm-7pm

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Quiz The Street Inn 8pm

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Build & Create Club for kids

Red Brick Building

10am-Midday

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Monthly Coffee Morning

The Methodist Church, Street

10am-12am

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Build & Create Club for kids

Red Brick Building

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he unique sound of Lazy Daze may not simply come from a fusion of genres. Although a recipe of folk, rock, blues, country, along with classical influences, has the potential to produce something different. Another contributing factor could be that their lead guitarist, songwriter and occasional pianist, Davy Dall’oglio, trained as a percussionist, drummer James Arter is a bass player and guitarist, and bass player Gareth Lovelock is a guitarist. Appreciation for each other’s instruments, combined with the classically trained voice of Emma Dall’oglio, and Jon Nunn who adds guitar, mandolin and mandola to the mix, has produced what they sometimes refer to as Heavy Folk.

For Lazy Daze, the last few years have been about evolving and refining their craft. From Emma and Davy Dall’oglio performing as a duo, to a five-piece offering rich, four-part harmonies and memorable tunes.

An exciting year ahead The band were recently professionally recorded and filmed live at Gareth’s birthday celebrations, so there is a Live EP and Live DVD due for release in early 2017.

They were also lucky enough to be involved in the

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Sponsored by Live at the Orchard project, put together by Orange Dog, Brightwood Films and Orchard Recording Studios in Barton-St-David, which means there is audio and video of them playing live in the studio to come soon. They are also working on their debut studio album, pencilled in for release around April.

Alongside all this, they have recently acquired a manager, Natalie Norton-Ashley, and sponsorship from Oomph & Lift, the lingerie shop in Street.

Gigs scheduled include supporting Ant Noel and The Peabody Drakes at the Red Brick on January 21, Glastonbury Assembly Rooms on February 25 as part of Glastonbury Calling, supporting Sham 69 at the Cheese & Grain, Frome on March 31, and Hawthorns in Glastonbury on May 12.

So, for the band, 2017 has the feelings of a new beginning. What with lots of new releases due and a plan already underway to pack the year with gigs and festivals, and work already started on their second album, Lazy Daze are band to watch out for.

On their official website – www.lazydaze.band – you can watch a video which includes a taster of a few of the tracks on their upcoming debut album, watch some of their songs performed live and keep up with what’s coming next.

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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.

TOY & TRAIN COLLECTORS FAIR January 29

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planning on buying anything (and the chances are that you probably will anyway), it’s a fun day out.

Some of the famous brands you can expect to see include Dinky, Corgi, Minichamps, Hornby, Bassett Lowke, Meccano, Spot-On, Marklin, Matchbox, Scalextric, EFE, Lledo, as well as a wide range of teddies and dolls.

Entry to the show costs just £4 per person, and it starts at 10.30am and goes on until 2.30pm.

And, when you get peckish, there are plenty of places to eat on-site, too.

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THE SHEPPEY SOUL SHACK

The Sheppey Inn

Red Brick Building

THE SKIMMITY HITCHERS

CIRCULUS/JENNY BLISS/ MEDIEVAL NIGHT

The King Arthur

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Wookey Hole (January 1-2) MONDAY 2

FREE BLUEGRASS SESSION

The King Arthur

WEDNESDAY 4

WILL CARTWRIGHT

The King Arthur

Bocabar

SATURDAY 7

BLUE DEAL

The King Arthur SUNDAY 8

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HAYNES BREAKFAST CLUB

Haynes Motor Museum

TERRY QUINNEY’S BLUES BREAKER

QUIZ NIGHT

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Bocabar

Strode Theatre

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THURSDAY 12

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WEDNESDAY 11

The King Arthur

DECLAN MILLER

Hawthorns

NIK TURNER SPACE RITUAL

AVALON SHOWCASE

Hawthorns

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The King William

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THE HOWLIN’ LORD SHINBONE SHOW

BOCABAR JAZZ SESSION: ANDY TWEED QUARTET

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THE JOHNNY MAYBE BAND

Pilton Working Men’s Club

MAYA LOVE

The King Arthur

DJS KHEZU, SEENOUT, CROWEMAN & MOWGLEE

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The King William

AVALON SHOWCASE

WEDNESDAY 18

FRIDAY 13

Strode College

The King Arthur

OPEN EVENING

ANTIQUES FAIR

Bath and West Showground

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THURSDAY 26

AVALON SHOWCASE

The King Arthur

AVALON SHOWCASE

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REGULAR EVENTS

FRIDAY 20

THINKING THURSDAY FILM: SEED – THE UNTOLD STORY

Tuesdays

FRIDAY 27

POKER NIGHT The Street Inn (8.30pm)

DR AMAQUEEN

The King Arthur

DUNCAN BATEY

Hawthorns

FINE ART, ANTIQUE 2 AND COLLECTABLES AUCTION

McCubbing and Redfern, Wells

THE FRIDAY CLUB: DJS, TABLE TENNIS AND COCKTAILS

Bocabar

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BURNS NIGHT DINNER

Pilton Working Men’s Club

ELECTRIC FOX

The King Arthur

THE FRIDAY CLUB: DJS, TABLE TENNIS AND COCKTAILS

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HEADS UP CHARITY THE OLDE BOSTON TEA PARTY DINNER AND DANCE

Pilton Working Men’s Club SATURDAY 21

Swan Hotel, Wells

OPEN MIC NIGHT Hawthorns (8.30pm)

Wednesdays OPEN MIC The King Arthur

Sundays

THE BACKDOOR MAN BLUES JAM Hawthorns (5pm-7pm) QUIZ The Street Inn (8pm)

THE SOMERSET VINTAGE & CLASSIC TRACTOR SHOW

MARCO AND THE MERMAIDS Bath and West Showground

ANT NOEL & THE PEABODY DRAKES & LAZY DAZE

Hawthorns

(January 28-29)

SATURDAY 28

SUNDAY 29

POWER CUT

Pilton Working Men’s Club

The King William

QUIZ NIGHT IN THE BAR

Strode Theatre

SUNNY DAVIDSON ALL-STAR BAND

The King Arthur SUNDAY 22

WEDDING DAZE WEDDING EXHIBITION

Bath and West Showground

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MAGIC BUS

The King Arthur

OLDE BOSTON TEA PARTY

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TOY & TRAIN COLLECTORS FAIR

Bath and West Showground TUESDAY 31

ANTHONY BUTTERFIELD – LIVE ON STAGE MID SOMERSET ORCHESTRA ‘SHIRE ART’ The Bishop’s Palace PRESENTS CLASSICAL DELIGHTS

Strode Theatre

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All the top films coming to the area this month

SILENCE

Released: 6 January Cert: 15 In the seventeenth century, two Jesuit priests face violence and persecution when they travel to Japan to locate their mentor and propagate Catholicism.

A MONSTER CALLS

Released: 6 January Cert: PG A boy seeks the help of a tree monster to cope with his mum’s terminal illness.

LA LA LAND

Released: 12 January Cert: 12A A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles.

LION

Released: 20 January Cert: PG A five-year-old Indian boy gets

lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometres from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.

JACKIE

Released: 20 January Cert: 15 Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband’s historic legacy.

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SILENCE A MONSTER CALLS JANUARY 12

LA LA LAND JANUARY 20

LION

Released: 27 January Cert: U A koala named Buster Moon has one final chance to restore his theatre to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competition.

JACKIE JANUARY 27

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MOVIES AT THE STRODE THEATRE 4-5 January

THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS 12A

6/9 January

13 January

ETHEL AND ERNEST PG

14 January

20 January

REVOLUTION – NEW ART FOR A NEW WORLD PG

BRITAIN ON FILM: NOCTURNAL ANIMALS 15 RAILWAYS U

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14/16-17 January MUM’S LIST 12A

27/30 January ARRIVAL 12A

THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH 18

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27 January

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30 January ALLIED 15

THE INNOCENTS 15

10 January

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WHAT IS CROSSFIT?

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he fitness program that everyone’s talking about, Crossfit is described as being ‘constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity’, which produces incredible fitness gains.

Breaking down the traditional stereotypes of a standard gym, Crossfit is designed to be inclusive and encouraging to both the person with the fastest time as well as the person with the slowest one. Rather than have you alone in a room full of mirrors and crosstrainers, Crossfit is all about functional movement – squats, lunges, lifts, runs, etc. – and a real community atmosphere where everyone helps everyone else along.

The Box Crossfit has been set up by two masters of the craft: Pete (a Royal Marines Physical Training Instructor) and Adam (a full-time Fire Fighter and ultra marathon runner), so you know that whatever you’re looking for, and however hard you want to train, there

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Under the directorship of Becky Smart, a true industry expert and L’Oreal colour specialist, our experienced team of hair professionals, each with their own specialist skills, offer you individual style, design and hair care. We will guide you through the hair style and/or hair colour options that will suit you, your hair, your lifestyle and your desired budget. We will advise

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GAMING MADNESS!

Looking for a new game, a retro title to add to your collection or a bargainpriced DVD? Then we suggest you head down to Insane Games in Street

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elling everything from modern and retro consoles and games to Warhammer, trading cards and DVDs, Insane Games in the Crispin Centre in Street is the perfect place to unload some of that Christmas money that’s guaranteed to be burning a hole in your pocket!

The shop has been in Street for a number of years, and they also have shops in Wells and Bridgwater, and they pride themselves on their massive range of titles and very competitive prices – check out the same title in Insane Games with any other games store and you’ll see what we mean. And as well as stocking the latest titles for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 (as well as the consoles themselves), they also have a stunning range of retro consoles, games and controllers from the NES and the Master System upwards. They also know their stuff too, so if you have any gaming-related questions or are unsure which console would be right for you, then all you’ve got to do is ask and the staff will be glad to help. And there’s also the PlayStation 4 demo unit, which is packed with demos of the latest games to try in-store.

Fans of Warhammer will find plenty to love here too. As well as a wide selection of sets, there are also

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plenty of figures and paints, too. They even have their own Warhammer Club. If you’re interested in finding out more about that then just speak to a member of staff.

All the Insane Games stores have a great selection of second-hand DVDs too, from films to TV shows to boxsets – and prices start at just 50p. And if you’ve got an old console or pile of games you’re looking to get rid of then you’ll get a great price for them at Insane games – and considerably more if you trade your stuff in for credit rather than cash.

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A Walk from Godney to Glastonbury via Meare

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Grab a pint and lunch at the Sheppey, then head off on this lovely walk

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tart from the Sheppy Inn in Godney. The walk is one way, so get a lift there if you don’t want to walk all the way back!

From the pub, turn left and go into the cul-desac at the corner. At the T-junction, turn left. When you come to a farm entrance on the right (by a black corrugated iron barn), go through the gate and turn right. Follow the farm track until it emerges into a field, then keep going straight ahead with a hedge to your right. As you walk, look across to your left.

This whole area used to be Meare Pool, the large freshwater lake from which Meare derived its name.

Arriving at Division Rhine, there is a World War II pillbox on your right. Walk along the right-hand river bank, cross the bridge, go through the gate, and proceed with the small rhine to your right until you reach the River Brue. Turn left, and keep on the left of the Brue past the distinctive Meare Bridge, and Rectory Orchard on the opposite bank.

Now make sure that you cross the next bridge. Just before the main road there is a kissing gate on the right, the path takes you to the Abbot’s Fish House (see image to the right).

The Abbot’s Fish House was built in the 1330s to house the Abbey official in charge of fishery. Meare Pool provided an abundance of pike, bream, tench, roach and eels. There would have been a channel to

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the lake leading from a thatched boat house just to the right of the main building, and a ‘pretty’ house on the far side of the field for the fishermen to drink in. If you want to go inside the Fish House, the keyholder’s contact details are on the door.

Now backtrack, re-cross the River Brue, walk along the left-hand bank of the river and keep going until you reach the Godney road. As you approach Glastonbury, the way is completely blocked by a chicken coop, but the path in fact goes through it, just make sure you close the gates behind you.

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