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t’s an exciting month for us for many reasons.

Firstly, the Glastonbury Fringe is back, with almost two weeks of top-class entertainment packed into numerous locations around the town (page 14). And when that dies down, we’ve got the Godney Gathering to look forward to next month – in this issue we take a closer look at their Silent Dome experience, and speak to a couple of the DJs performing (page 16).

It’s also the 80th anniversary of the Greenbank open-air pool in Street, and they’re celebrating with a fantastic party with all kinds of entertainment for you.

Head to page 5 to find out more.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GREENBANK!

Fun day planned for July 1 to help celebrate pool’s 80th birthday

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swam a few lengths and set a new record for the 60yard dash of 32.15 seconds!

The main celebrations happen on July 1 though, as there’s a Fun Day running from 10am-5pm and then a Pool Party from 6-10pm! In the day there will be plenty of entertainment, inflatable slides, hot food and refreshments (and discounted tickets!) and in the evening there’s a full line-up of music (including Oska Zaky, Harlem Rhythm Cats, Rodney Allen and Snakebyte.

It’s going to be a brilliant day out, so make sure you get your tickets now! You can get them in person from the Pool Office – and each ticket gets entered into a raffle, too. For more information on both the pool and the party, head to www.greenbankpool. co.uk or ring 01458 442468.

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mazingly, it’s now been 80 years since the Greenbank Outdoor Pool first opened its doors to the people of Street. Originally the pool was gifted to Street (primarily for women and girls) by Alice Clark, and although it’s been updated many times over the years, it retains its unique character – and is, in fact, a listed building.

There’s a 30x12m main pool, a children’s pool and also a wet play area too, complete with slides and fountains. Surrounding the pool are beautifully tended lawns, helping to create a wonderful oasis in the middle of the village. Everyone in the area knows and uses the pool, going back several generations.

On April 30 this year there was an opening celebration to mark the 80 years, and the guests of honour included Richard Clark, Eleanor Gould, Councillor Stuart Dowden and James Guy, an Olympic medallist and British Champion!

While attending the 1937 ceremony, James

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ne hundred years ago the artist Wassilly Kandinsky said that there is a bit of oneself in every painting, and he was right. Local artist Pip Wilson understands that more than most, as he calls his exhibitions an ‘Eclectic Melange’, because he studies various artists, mixes them up with current inspirations to produce vivid, original and striking work.

My rambles around the Collard Hill area near my home have resulted in orchard paintings inspired by Higher Brooks and farm buildings,” says Pip, “while my recent visits to the Clarks Shoe Museum have resulted in a tongue-in a cheek series of shoe paintings!”

Sound interesting? Good, because Pip, along with other artists, has put together an exhibition called An Eclectic Melange of Art, which will be running at the Red Brick Building from June 15 to July 23.

“The bonus here is that the Red Brick’s commission rates are so reasonable that my prices are really keen,” laughs Pip. “My aim has been to make this a truly affordable art show, so come along and enjoy!

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ells Health Centre has teamed up with Health Connections Mendip to bring a series of fun and free health and wellbeing events to Wells. Aimed at anyone who would like to improve their health and stay well, the focus is on nutrition, health, information and inspiration.

Session 1: Thursday, June 22 – Inspiring Talk from Dr Campbell Murdoch, providing a simple explanation of nutrition and health which is proving successful for so many across the world.

Session 2: Thursday, July 6 – Screening of the Film Fixing Dad, which tells the incredible story of a family’s battle with Type 2 Diabetes and how their remarkable success offers hope for millions. Then a discussion on how to find help and support in your own community. Optional free Tai Chi for Health session.

Session 3: Thursday, July 13 – Put theory into practice by Preparing ‘Real Food’. Information and inspiration with cooking demos, tasters, recipes and resources. Bring your favourite ‘real food’ recipe in exchange for a raffle ticket to win a slow cooker and a recipe book.

Location: Wells Town Hall 6.45pm to 8.30pm Booking is essential! Email Cheryl at mendip.health connections@nhs.net or phone 01373 468368.

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Bike Week is an annual national event to promote cycling, and show how cycling can easily be part of everyday life, by encouraging ‘everyday cycling for everyone’. The week aims to get people to give cycling a go all over the UK, and is taking place on June 10-18.

Street Parish Council will be demonstrating the social, health and environmental benefits of cycling on Saturday, June 10, with an event in The Library Gardens from 10 until 4pm.

A range of bicycle-related activities are planned. The two local cycle clubs of Street and Mendip will be offering information on their rides, and the local bike shop, Cog and Sprocket, will be also be there to give residents a chance to try out an electric bike!

Sustrans, the charity that is making it easier for people to walk and cycle, are holding a consultation on cycling in the local area, as they have been employed by Street Parish Council to draw up a cycling and walking feasibility plan for Walton, Glastonbury and Street. The local police will be on hand to undertake bicycle security marking, and The Neighbourhood Watch will also be there to advise on security issues. And there will be a visit from unicyclists and BMX riders.

Street Parish Council have had a major focus on health and wellbeing in the past year, and hope this event will add to what has already been achieved.

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Tickets cost just £7 and children under 16 are completely free!

For more information, call 01935 321330.

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he newly formed Wells Theatre Company is kicking off in fine style, with a three-night promenade performance of Hamlet at The Bishop’s Palace on June 29-30 and July 2.

A promenade performance differs from a standard one in that the first act will move through the grounds and palace, with the audience following the actors. The second act will be set solely on an outdoor stage. Ambitious? Certainly, and with a setting such as the Palace, this could easily be one of the dramatic highlights of the year.

You can find out more about the Wells Theatre Company on Facebook, and if you’re interested in booking tickets for this performance, head to https://bishopspalace.org.uk/theatre.

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rispin Garden groups June outing will be to Model Farm, Wembdon, and the coach will leave Street Mission church at 1.30pm. The coach will cost £5 and entry to the garden is £4 – tea and cake is optional. Please get in touch on 01458 447248 to book your place or for further information.

Don’t forget that Crispin Community Focus also have daily coffee mornings Monday to Friday 10am-12noon, where a hot drink and biscuits is only 80p! They look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Usually I enjoy writing my monthly column, seeking out news and supporting local musicians, however this month is tinged with sadness. May brought us the devastating news that local musician and all-round legend Ben Kench sadly passed away. A friend to many, an inspiration and a family man, the influence he had is immeasurable.

Over the years he shared his talents in many different forms, whether it was song writing, teaching, or in various bands. I got to know Ben when he began plugging away with Safehaus, a band close to my heart. Over the past couple of years I have seen them play at countless venues with different friends, all of whom fell in love with them too – a testament to his talents and personality.

Ben was always grateful for our presence, friendly and blessed us with his soul. His last show was his parting gift, and one I feel honoured to be a part of. Ben, thank you for the music, thank you for the influence.

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T Don’t prepare. Just chat. That’s the secret of success for Big Air. This popular show on GFM has been running for seven years and ain’t stopping now.

“We come to the studio completely unprepared. We don’t talk to each other beforehand. We rely on 35 years of friendship to make the show work,”says co-presenter Lynne Alecsander.

The other half of the show is Sara Benham, who combines performing her own stand-up comedy with a day job as an estate agent.

“There are similarities,”says Sara. “In both jobs you are communicating with people, hopefully with more for the stand-up.”

Big Air is full of weird and wonderful humour, plus mainly new music, and the two friends encourage other women to come forward with ideas to hopefully present their own GFM show.

“It’s great fun, and presenting a radio show as a duo works well,”says Sara.

Lynne, who works at the Little Imps toyshop in Glastonbury, says they welcome feedback from listeners on their Facebook page Lynne and Sara’s Big Air. The Big Air show broadcasts every Friday from 10am-noon at 107.1 FM and online at glastonburyfm. co.uk.

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he Compton Dundonbased holistic retreat centre, EarthSpirit, has been voted the most ethical business in the South West by the Federation of Small Business in their annual awards.

The centre, which provides full facilities for groups specialising in a range of personal growth workshops, was also on a shortlist of four for the national title at an awards ceremony in London.

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ancy flexing your mental agility? Street United Reformed Church are holding a Quiz Night on Friday, June 30 at 7.30pm. You can enter teams of up to five people and it costs just £10 to enter a team – and all proceeds raised will go to the Street URC building fund. There will also be a raffle too, and tea and coffee will be provided – but feel free to bring your own nibbles if required.

Sounds like fun to us, and to book a table all you have to do is give Jane Fry a call on 01458 447020.

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“It’s the only music shop where conventional instruments are special orders,” Mark told us. “I promise, we can make, or find the people to make, anything you can think of!”

In the past Mark worked as a sound engineer, producing music for Duran Duran. Also known as Tinley, the sampling champion of the Universe,

more recently Mark designed sounds for iZotope’s inspiring virtual instrument and sample-based synthesizer, IRIS. Before moving to Glastonbury, Mark built and raced motorcycles. He holds a National Sprint Association record at Santa Pod Raceway. This theme of danger continues, as Mark once flew in a plane piloted by Gary Numan and is still here to tell the tale!

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ear 10 student Ewan Richards at the Crispin School was selected to play at Harrow School in London on Sunday, April 30 for Bath Academy U15s. It was a fantastic experience for him to play at the festival at Harrow, where he played three games against Gloucester, Bristol and Saracens.

Ewan was also selected to play at the Cleve Festival where he played Exeter Chiefs & Harlequins. Well done Ewan!

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Parent & Toddler Group

Methodist Church, Street

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Parent & Toddler Group

Baltonsborough Village Hall

9am-10.30am

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Rhyme Time for Under 5s

Street Library

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his year’s Walton Village Tea Party event has the theme of Native Americans. All the arts and crafts will be based on this theme, and there will be prizes to be won.

There will be a ‘High Tea’, with light music playing in the Hall, and outside there will be a range of activities – crafts and headdress making, following our Native American theme. There will also be an

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Inflatable Assault course, Face Painting, Tug-of-War and other activities.

Please see notices at the Holy Trinity Church, or have a look at the Church website or Facebook page for more info. All proceeds are for Church Funds.

The 2017 Walton Village Tea Party will take place on Sunday, July 2 at 2pm at the Walton Village Hall and Playing Fields.

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Yoga for Mummas and Bubbas

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Street Library

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he Glastonbury Fringe enters its sixth year in 2017 with more events than ever before and its biggest opening event yet. With the Fringe dates changed to June 9-21, it runs slightly longer than previous years and no longer clashes with Glastonbury Festival.

For 13 days Glastonbury will be awash with music, theatre, seminars, workshops and street performances, all produced by local people. The Fringe has always had at its centre a core purpose to showcase the quality and diversity of the artistic experience Glastonbury has to offer all year round.

In this, the Fringe is a much-publicised snapshot of what a visitor can expect in Glastonbury at any time but condensed into a two-week experience.

Ready to launch

The launch party in 2017 is being held at Glastonbury Abbey on Friday, June 9, and features local acts King Artisan and Lazy Daze along with national touring bands 3 Daft Monkeys and Tankus The Henge. Tickets are £10 in advance or £15 on the door, and the event is expected to give this year’s Fringe its biggest kickstart yet. The Abbey is an iconic landmark in which to host the launch party and will provide a spectacular backdrop to an amazing night. The Fringe is also hosting a stage at the Abbey open evening on Saturday, June 10, which will also include many market stalls.

The Fringe stage returns again in 2017 and will be on show in multiple locations in the town, showcasing live performances every day of the

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In 2017 Glastonbury Fringe is also launching its Instagram account with a competition that will showcase what people think represents Glastonbury pictorially. By uploading a picture to Instagram that tags the Glastonbury Fringe Instagram account and uses the hashtag #Only1Glasto, you are automatically entered into the competition. You can find details of the competition, including the prizes on offer, at the Fringe website.

The Glastonbury Fringe program will be available again this year for free throughout the town, and will contain details of the events and venues as well as information about the many local businesses that actively support the Fringe.

Without the support of local businesses the Fringe would not be able to run, and we are very pleased that this support increases year on year.

So from June 9-21 get yourself out and about in Glastonbury to catch the amazing array of talent and entertainment this town has to offer.

Grab your tickets to the launch party and help the Fringe grow again in 2017. You can stay abreast of Fringe news via the website and you can also keep in touch via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

There’s always something happening in this town!

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Kane Greenhalgh

What’s your DJing experience?

I first started learning how to DJ at around 14/15 years old, and playing The Godney Gathering in 2015 opened many doors to venues in the South, such as Blue Mountain, Basement 45, VanWest Festival and many more.

Why will people who’ve never tried it love the Silent Dome?

The Silent Dome is something so surreal. Everybody goes to have an incredible time, and each year the dome gets better and better.

What sort of stuff will you be bringing with you to play?

I’ll be mixing my music genres up, but I’ll make sure the energy is always at 100%! I’ve been asked to headline this year in the Dome and I really don’t plan on going half-hearted, so if you’re attending this year expect something crazy! Hope to see you all there.

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Check out the Godney Gathering site at www. thegodneygathering.com to find out the full list of who’s playing, but we did manage to grab some time with a couple of the DJs who’ll be spinning the decks on July 15…

Eko Matrix

What’s your DJing experience?

I started DJing when I moved out to the USA four years ago, and I’ve managed to play at state music festivals such as GANZA, as well as play in much larger clubs alongside renowned artists such as Crywolf, Brewtal and Sightlow.

Why will people who’ve never tried it love the Silent Dome?

It’s crazy looking up into the crowd and hearing everyone sing a massive track when there are no speakers, just headphones. I know a few who spend the entire day at Godney in the Dome!

What sort of stuff will you be bringing with you to play?

I will definitely be bringing some of my American influences with me. Anyone who has seen me play before will tell you that I love to tease the crowd with dirty mash ups and unexpected drops.

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FAMILY FUN FRIDAY – NATURE NINJAS

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Strode Theatre (June 1-10)

ROCK N ROLL BINGO

Street Royal British Legion

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ELECTRIC RUDEBOY DYNAMITE

The Rifleman’s Arms

EXHIBITION

FLYING MONKEYS AND GUARDIAN ANGELS

Glastonbury Galleries (June 3-12)

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OLDE BOSTON TEA PARTY

The King Arthur

TORTOISE AND HARE RUN

Wells Football Club 8am MONDAY 5

BLUEGRASS SESSION

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FRINGE EVENT

BACK BEFORE BREAKFAST

The King Arthur

FRINGE EVENT

BIG BAND AND WIND BAND CONCERTS

HEADS UP TO GLASTONBURY The King Arthur CHARITY CONCERT COLLAGE WORKSHOP

St John’s Church 7.30pm

EXHIBITION

George and Pilgrim 8pm

Glastonbury Abbey

THE HILLIARD SOCIETY OF MINIATURISTS

Wells Town Hall (June 3-10)

KEVIN BROWN TRIO

The King Arthur

ME AND MY FRIENDS

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

THE NIGHT HOURS

Subhouse, Wells 7.30pm TUESDAY 6

LIVE ON SCREEN

HOKUSAI

Strode Theatre 7pm WEDNESDAY 7

LIVE ON SCREEN

THE DREAM/SYMPHONIC VARIATIONS/MARGUERITE AND ARMAND

FRINGE EVENT

CROSSFIRE

GARDEN FESTIVAL

The Bishop’s Palace (June 9-11)

GLASTONBURY FILM CHALLENGE AWARDS

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

FRINGE EVENT

GLASTONBURY FRINGE LAUNCH PARTY

The Unity Club 8.30pm

Strode Theatre 7.15pm

Glastonbury Abbey 5.30pm

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JAGUAR E-TYPE XK CLUB ON CATHEDRAL GREEN

The Sheppey Inn

The Street Inn

RED SKY JULY

Cedars Hall, Wells 7pm

REX THE KING

Wells Cathedral 11am THURSDAY 8

BADGER WALK

JOHN MAYBEY TRIO LAUREN MALE

The Street Inn

FRINGE EVENT

LITTLE KICKERS FOOTBALL CLUB

Wells Little Theatre 7.30pm

Glastonbury Abbey 7.30pm

SIMON FORD AND FRIENDS

JOHN MARTINEAU TALK – RHETORIC: THE ANCIENT ART OF PERSUASION

Tor Leisure 11am

PIANO MASTERS 5: YEVGENY SUDBI

SATURDAY 10

George and Pilgrim

WELL-BEING WEEKEND

SOMERSET RURAL LIFE MUSEUM REOPENING

Red Brick Building/Bocabar 7.30pm Chalice Well (June 9-11)

SUNDAY 4

Cedars Hall, Wells 7pm

Glastonbury 11am

JAMES TURNER

BIKE WEEK LAUNCH

Street Library Gardens 10am

The Sheppey Inn

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OPEN MIC

Wells Little Theatre 7.30pm

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GIANT FLEA MARKET

UNDER MILK WOOD

UNDERSCORE ORCHESTRA

The King Arthur

Hawthorns

Bath and West Showground 9.30am

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GUITAR ON A SUMMER EVENING

INKLINGS

JON MAYBEY TRIO

FRINGE EVENT

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United Reformed Church 7.30pm The King Arthur

JAZZ WITH A SWING

St John’s Church 1pm

LIBRARY OF AVALON FUNDRAISER BOOK SALE

FRINGE EVENT

United Reform Church, Glastonbury 7.30pm

FRINGE EVENT

LEWIS CLARK TRIO

LIVE ON SCREEN

Library of Avalon Midday

Hawthorns

FRINGE EVENT

Strode Theatre 6pm

SUNDAY SESSIONS

Railway Inn, Meare

LIME OF YOUR LIFE – TOTALLY TROPICAL BASS

MONDAY 12

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

LIVE ON SCREEN

PETER PAN

Strode Theatre 5.30pm

SUMMER OPEN EVENING

Glastonbury Abbey

FRINGE EVENT

SUNNY AND ED DAVIDSON

The King Arthur

TOTALLY AWESOME 80S PARTY Chalice Well (June 9-11)

FRINGE EVENT

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TWELFTH NIGHT

GRANT SHARKEY AND JOHN DIMENT

Glastonbury Abbey

Hawthorns

THURSDAY 15

TUESDAY 13

Glastonbury Abbey 7.30pm

END OF YEAR ART SHOW

FRINGE EVENT

EXHIBITION

Strode Theatre (June 13-21)

FRENCH WINE AND FOOD NIGHT

BADGER WALK

HOWARD AND BADMAN

George and Pilgrim 8pm

JAZZ SESSION

The Sheppey Inn

Hundred Monkeys

LIVE ON SCREEN

FRINGE EVENT

MICHELANGELO: LOVE AND DEATH

Strode Theatre 5pm/7.30pm

June 2017

TRAVESTEES COMEDY CLUB

Tor Leisure 7.30pm

PAPPA JOHN AND DUNCAN BATEY

Hawthorns

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Andelli Art (June 10-30)

THE DUNCAN ANSELM TRIO

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DEREK NICE: PAINTINGS AND CONSTRUCTIONS

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ROUNDERS

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George and Pilgrim

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WILL CARTWRIGHT

Chalice Well (June 9-11)

STRODE COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE 2017

Riflemans Arms 8pm

The King Arthur

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FOOTMAN JAMES CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Strode Theatre 7.30pm

EYE OF THE COSMOS

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MISS BEHAVIN’ BLUES

A CONCERT OF CLASSICAL, JAZZ, INDIAN AND BROADWAY

Bath and West Showground (June 17-18)

George and Pilgrim 8pm

GREAT GET TOGETHER: COMMUNITY FOOD EVENT

The Bishop’s Palace

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Red Brick Building/Bocabar The Street Inn

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LITTLE KICKERS FOOTBALL CLUB

Tor Leisure 11am

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INKLINGS

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INSPECTOR DRAKE AND THE BLACK WIDOW NIK TURNER’S SPACE RITUAL Strode Theatre 7.30pm FRINGE EVENT

PHOX JAW

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ROCK N ROLL BINGO

Street Royal British Legion

LIVE ON STAGE

STRODE COLLEGE DANCE SHOWCASE 2017

Strode Theatre 7.30pm SATURDAY 17

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Red Brick Building/Bocabar 4.30pm

United Reformed Church 7.30pm MONDAY 19

FRINGE EVENT

The King Arthur

PETER PAN

LAMPSHADE WORKSHOP

Subhouse, Wells 7.30pm

FRINGE EVENT

LOUISE GOODYER

SOLANA

Hawthorns 8.30pm

SOMERSET SCHOOLS FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL

MID-SOMERSET MUSICAL SPECTACULAR

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

LIVE ON STAGE

Wells Cathedral 2pm

Strode Theatre (June 19-20)

FRINGE EVENT

TUESDAY 20

STRANGEFOLK

Hawthorns

STREET FIRE STATION OPEN DAY

FRINGE EVENT

TIM HAWTHORN AND THE ARCHETYPES

The King Arthur

Cranhill Road, Street 10am

VINTAGE AND RETRO FAIR

Wells Town Hall 9.30am

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McCubbing and Redfern, Wells 1pm

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL

Worthy Farm (June 21-25)

WHEEL OF THE YEAR FESTIVAL

Chalice Well 12pm

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POST PILTON PARTY WITH MINOR WORKS UNIT

Hawthorns

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Atkinson Gallery, Millfield (June 26-30) TUESDAY 27

CERAMICS WORKSHOP

THURSDAY 22

Subhouse, Wells 6.30pm

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Strode Theatre 7pm FRIDAY 23

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THE STAND ALONE EMPIRE

The Street Inn

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ANTIQUES, CRAFTS & COLLECTORS MARKET

Wells Town Hall 10am

SIMPLE CHAOS

The Street Inn MONDAY 26

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP

Subhouse, Wells 7.30pm

FREE NHS HEALTH CHECKS FOR 40-74 YEAR OLDS

LIVE ON SCREEN

OTELLO

Strode Theatre 7.15pm

WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL SHOWCASE

Cedars Hall 7pm THURSDAY 29

BILLY LEE AND THE SWAMP CRITTERS

Hawthorns

HAMLET

The Bishop’s Palace (June 29-30 – July 2) FRIDAY 30

ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIR

Bath and West Showground (June 30 – July 2)

CROSSFIRE

Hawthorns

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OPEN MIC NIGHT Hawthorns (8.30pm) POKER NIGHT The Street Inn (8.30pm)

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OPEN MIC The King Arthur

THURSDAYS

AVALON SHOWCASE The King Arthur

SUNDAYS

THE BACKDOOR MAN BLUES JAM Hawthorns (5pm-7pm) DJ HARE The Sheppey Inn (1pm-3pm) QUIZ The Street Inn (8pm)

MAGIC BUS

The King Arthur

ROCK N ROLL BINGO

Street Royal British Legion

WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL SHOWCASE

Cedars Hall 7pm

Street Library

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VICTORIA FIELD SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB

VICTORIA FIELD CHARITY AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Charity is to be held at the Victoria Field Social Club, Leigh Road, Street at 7.30pm on Thursday July 6, 2017.

Members of Victoria Field Social Club are entitled to attend. In addition, all inhabitants of the District of Mendip or elsewhere in the neighbourhood of Street, if aged 18 or over, shall be entitled to attend.

FACILITY HIRE Are you looking to host a party, or do you need a facility to run a meeting?

Whether you are holding a wedding reception, birthday party, fundraising event or business meeting, we have a large function room with stage area, kitchen and bar for hire.

Our skittle alley is also available for hire, which is used for men’s and ladies’ leagues, and we have availability for teams looking for a new venue. The Skittle Alley is also great for children’s parties and small meetings.

For more details, please phone 01458 442779 or email victoriaclubstreet@gmail.com

Also available are Cricket, Indoor Bowls, Outdoor Bowls, Tennis, Squash and Racketball, Skittles, Bridge, Croquet, Pigeon Club, Football and Rounders, Zumba, Bounce, Table Tennis, Pool

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SENSE STYLIST GETS ON HER BIKE TO RAISE £1,000 FOR GREAT CAUSE

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ll the staff and customers at the Sense salon in Coxley wanted to let one of their star stylists know how proud they all are of her. Lindsay Grantham recently undertook a 40-mile charity cycle ride for the charity My New Hair, and when all the cash was added up, Lindsay had raise a staggering £1,000 for this brilliant cause. By her own admission, Lindsay hadn’t cycled for a while, so undertaking a ride of this length was quite a challenge. Luckily her determination and hard work paid off, and she zipped through the 40 miles in a stunning time.

The team at Sense all got behind Lindsay, and in the week running up to her ride, every team member was offering a File and Polish or Blow Dry in return for a donation. They also hosted cake sales, too.

My New Hair is the new charity founded by Trevor Sorbie MBE. Their aim is to provide public advice and support to a national network of salons who provide wig styling for people suffering from cancer and medical hair loss.

As you can imagine, this is a time when people need sensitive support and guidance and just want to look their best. Luckily, My New Hair can help them, with the support of fundraisers like Lindsay!

For more information on My New Hair, head to www.mynewhair.org.

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All the top films coming to the area this month

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IN 3D Released: 1 June Cert: TBA Diana, an unconquerable warrior, leaves her homeland to help a US pilot fight in World War I.

MY COUSIN RACHEL

Released: 9 June Cert: 12A A young Englishman plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian.

THE MUMMY

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Released: 9 June Cert: TBA An ancient princess is awakened from her crypt beneath the desert, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension

CHURCHILL

Released: 16 June Cert: PG A thriller following Winston Churchill in the 96 hours before D-Day.

TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT

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Released: 22 June Cert: TBA Humans and Transformers are at war, and the key to saving our future lies buried in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth.

THE SHACK

Released: 23 June Cert: 12A A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called The Shack.

BABY DRIVER

Released: 28 June Cert: 15 After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist that’s doomed to fail.

DESPICABLE ME 3

Released: 30 June Cert: TBA In this third Despicable Me film, Gru meets his twin brother, Dru!

MOVIES AT THE STRODE THEATRE 6-8 June

THE LOST CITY OF Z 15

9-14 June

A QUIET PASSION 12A

9 June

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THE HIPPOPOTAMUS 15 VICEROY’S HOUSE 12A

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THE OLIVE TREE 15

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THE SHACK JUNE 28

BABY DRIVER JUNE 30

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CONTACT THE ELDERLY

This brilliant, long-standing organisation ensures that elderly people living alone get regular contact and companionship

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upported by a network of volunteers, Contact the Elderly organises monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of older people aged 75-plus who live alone, offering a regular and vital friendship link every month. The charity has been going since 1965 and there are now over 700 groups nationally – and we are really growing in Somerset. There are several local groups in the Street, Glastonbury and Wells area, so why not find out more and see how you can help?

How it Works Once a month, usually a Sunday afternoon, each older guest is collected from their home by a volunteer driver and taken to a volunteer host’s home, where they join a small group for tea, chat and companionship.

The group is warmly welcomed by a different host each month, but the charity’s drivers and older guests remain the same. This means that over the months and years, acquaintances turn into friends and loneliness is replaced by companionship.

Volunteering – Three Main Ways to Help Driver – Use your own car to collect guests and then take them to that month’s hosts home for tea. You’ll do this once a month – or less often if you put yourself down as a reserve.

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Host – Welcome the group to your home for tea, just once or twice a year. You will need to live in a house with a downstairs toilet, and there can be no more than three steps required to get into the house.

Group Co-ordinator – We have an urgent need for people to come forward to help organise the monthly tea parties and visit new older guests.

Be a Guest (or refer someone) Do you know someone 75 years or over who lives alone, has little contact with friends and family and finds it a bit harder to get out and about? Our friendly tea parties are a lovely way to brighten up an empty Sunday! Guests are not expected to host any of the tea parties and the service is free.

To find out more, contact Helen Ker-Bridges, Regional Development Officer, on helen.ker@ contact-the-elderly.org.uk or 01225 873812. You can also check out the Contact the Elderly website at www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk.

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We offer everything from personal care to shopping, cleaning or social visits, including overnight and live-in care. In fact, everything you need to stay in the comfort of your own home.

A Real Alternative

Bluebird Care offers a realistic cost-effective alternative to residential care. We can provide all the support you need whilst in the comfort of your own home surrounded by people that matter to you.

FRINGE FESTIVAL PIT STOP OFFER! Free Tea or Coffee with every restaurant main meal OFFER AVAILABLE FOR THE DURATION OF THE FRINGE FESTIVAL Please produce this voucher when ordering Terms & Conditions: Voucher is valid from 9.06.17 to 21.06.17. 1 voucher per person per visit.

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Your Pets and Ticks

June 2017

Wirrall Park Road, Glastonbury BA6 9XE

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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

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Sultry summer days are here again, but with them come those creepy crawlies which bother our pets. This includes ticks, which are often found in areas with thick vegetation such as woodland or heath, where they climb to the top of long grass and wait for a potential host to pass by.

As with any bloodsucker, ticks cause irritation where they attach, although they don’t cause the same fierce itching that fleas and mosquitoes do. This is because while they are attached, they don’t want the animal to realise they are there – their saliva actually acts like a local anaesthetic!

Ticks can transmit disease when they bite, and although uncommon in the UK, Lyme disease is still a threat and is very difficult to eliminate from the body once an infection has been acquired, so as always, prevention is better than cure!

It’s important to realise that some of the commonly suggested ways to remove a tick, such as applying Vaseline or alcohol, or pulling them with your fingers, do more harm than good. By distressing or squeezing the tick, they cause it to inject more saliva, thus increasing the risk of disease transmission.

Orchard Vets have several products available to either kill or better still, repel ticks, so do feel free to contact us for advice. We can also book complementary nurse appointments to demonstrate how to remove ticks safely, reducing the risk of infection or leaving the mouthparts in.

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WIN FOUR TICKETS TO THE GODNEY GATHERING!

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he bad news for those of you that haven’t already got your tickets for The Godney Gathering is that, at the time of writing this, they were heading for an early sell-out. The good news though is that The Godney Gathering have given us two pairs of tickets to give away to two lucky winners!

Headlining this year’s festival are The Darkness, but there’s also the Dub Pistols, Ferocious Dog, Nathan Grisdale, The Leylines and many, many more to look forward to – as well as the Comedy and Cabaret tent, which make its debut this year.

Winning the tickets couldn’t be easier. All we’d like you to do it tell us the date that this year’s Godney Gathering will be held on. Got the date?

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Lovely. Now all you need to do is email it to us at dean@super8media.co.uk by Friday, June 30. We’ll then pick two winners at random and each winner will get a pair of tickets. Simple!

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DON’T GET USED TO STRESS!

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he first thing to say is that stress in itself, is not harmful. The most dangerous thing about stress is how easily you can get used to it. It can start to feel familiar, even normal.

But how do I deal with it?

Recognise when you are stressed and keep a record of stressful situations – understanding this is the start to taking back control.

Learn how to relax

Meditation, a good book, mindfulness… try to do whatever it is that relaxes you. Get enough sleep, as we all manage better after a good night’s rest.

Time Management

Getting organised is a good way to relieve stress.

Look after your physical self

Exercise and a healthy diet can increase self-esteem and confidence.

Positive thinking

Don’t dwell on failures, reflect on achievements.

Seek help from others

Friends/family are a great resource but sometimes a professional is needed. As a Quest-trained Cognitive Hypnotherapist, See Life Changing have scientific evidence that what we offer works – published in the Mental Health Review Journal.

The effectiveness for treatment of depression and anxiety showed that 71% considered themselves recovered after an average of four sessions. This compares to an average of 42% for other approaches using the same measures (like CBT).

Contact us for a free 30-minute chat to find out how to help you become a ‘Stress Terminator’!

Drop us a line on 020 8798 3849 or head to www.seelifechanging.co.uk.

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A Walk to Collard Hill

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artially buried in a hedge in Keen’s Elm Lane, about 100 yards from the Somerton Road end on the right hand side, you will find a wooden Public Footpath signpost. There is no stile, so you will have to open the metal gate or climb over it. Follow the path through this and the next field – walk to the right of the hedge as you approach the woods, go over the stile and footbridge and turn right.

The Hood monument becomes visible as you near the top of the hill. Carry on until you come to Gate X – it’s marked on the map. Don’t go through this gate, but turn right to walk along the edge of the field you have just crossed.

Proceeding to the next field, you will need to head for the far left corner. There are two stiles here so take the first one, in the left-hand hedge, negotiating the ditch and bank to reach it. The area you emerge into is the site of Marshall’s Elm Roman Villa. Head for the gap in the trees, following the track and then the driveway, turn left at Reynald’s Way. There are no pavements, so take care as it can be a busy road.

About 50 yards along there is a lay by on the right; go through the kissing gate here and then the next one. You have reached Collard Hill, home of the recently reintroduced ‘Large Blue’

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butterfly – their main habitat area is surrounded by a blue rope. They are not actually particularly big, but they take their name from the fact that they are bigger than the ‘Common Blue’ butterfly, which can also be seen here. June or July are good months for observing both species, but even if you don’t see any butterflies, the view is fantastic!

To complete the walk, turn left and follow the path through two more kissing gates. 100 yards or so after the second gate, turn left onto the grassy track between two clumps of stinging nettles, and then right to the gate leading back to Reynald’s Way. At the road, turn left and then right into Westfield Lane. This will eventually lead you a sharp right-hand bend, and Gate X (mentioned earlier) is on the corner.

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Professional Painter and Decorator, General Repairs, Plumbing, Carpentry, Door fitting, Bathroom installation and repairs, Kitchen fitting, Roof repairs, Gutter clearing and Window Cleaning.

SHORT OR LONG DISTANCE

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HOUSE CLEARANCE

Removal and disposal of any small or bulky household items, up to a full household clearance.

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07877 886797

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

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01458 898124 24Hr Service

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Wells & Shepton Mallet 01749 321832

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Window Cleaning Conservatory Cleaning Fascia Cleaning Soffit Cleaning Gutter Clearance

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