The Basis March 2020

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March 2020 #166

Your Guide to Life in Street, Glastonbury, Wells and Shepton Mallet

International Women's Day

The Women of Camelot An Evening of Storytelling

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The Basis is a free magazine distributed to homes and businesses in Street, Glastonbury, Wells and Shepton Mallet. Each issue is packed with local information guaranteed to give you plenty to do with your free time.

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

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he hare’s are almost mad, the sap is building itself up for the rise and spring is literally a few weeks away (although I would hardly notice it looking out of the office window as I type this), and there’s definitely an expectant feeling of optimism in the air. And speaking of optimism, we’re pretty optimistic that you’ll like this issue. Why? I’ll ruddy tell you. We’ve got features on Age UK, the Wells Soup & Social, the headline acts for this year’s 10th Anniversary Godney Gathering, a closer look at the brilliant Wells Art Practice, and information on the latest scheme from the green-fingered angels at The Food Forest Project.

And yet, we still have more for you. A cracking news section full of, well, newsie things, and an Events Guide so packed that we had to sit on the lid of its case in order to lock them all in.

Have a great month, enjoy the magazine and see you again when, hopefully, it’ll all be a bit warmer, lighter and dryer…

Dean Mortlock, Editor

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The Women of Camelot 8 March 2020 The Grange · Street 6pm #IWD2020

This International Women’s Day, join storyteller Jane Flood as she takes us on a journey through Arthurian legend, told from the perspective of the powerful women of the world of Camelot.

Programme & tickets: www.alfredgilletttrust.org @agtsomerset 01458 444060

• Opposite Clarks Village restaurants (Car Park 4) • Refreshments available

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EVENT CELEBRATES AMAZING WOMEN

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n Sunday, March 8, join the Alfred Gillett Trust as they host renowned storyteller Jane Flood to celebrate International Women’s Day 2020.

Jane will weave stories about some of the magical and amazing women from Arthurian legend, and take us on an adventure not to be missed. The evening is suitable for adults and older children.

Tickets are available to pre-book (strongly advised) via their website www.alfredgilletttrust. org/whats-on and cost just £9.75 including a glass of bubbly on arrival and booking fees. There will also be a selection of hot and cold soft drinks available to purchase throughout the evening. Doors will open at 5.30pm with the stories starting at 6pm.

The Alfred Gillett Trust is a Street-based charity which preserves the heritage collections of C & J Clark Ltd., the family which founded the global shoemaking company nearly 200 years ago.

They preserve over 100,000 historical objects and archives spanning six generations of a family firm, helping to tell the story of the development

of Street with nearly 200 years of shoemaking heritage, and the impact the area had on social and industrial history. The large and varied collections of objects, books and archives provide a rich source of information and inspiration about the Clark family, C & J Clark Ltd and the local history of Street within a global context for members of the public.

The Grange cannot be accessed via Farm Road.

Please enter via Car Park 4 of Clarks Village.

If you would like to know more about the Trust or this event, please check out our website (www. alfredgilletttrust.org) and follow us on social media.

FREE CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL COMING TO SHEPTON

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he Make the Sunshine CiC are bringing a fantastic free one-day children’s festival to Shepton Mallet on Saturday, March 7.

Running from 10am through until around 4pm, there will be street performers and workshops in the town centre, and performances at the Art Bank and St Paul’s Community Centre.

It’s guaranteed to be an amazing day of family fun, so head to www.makethesunshine. co.uk/shows for more information and to book your (free) tickets.

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THIS MONTH’S EVENTS AT THE CRISPIN HALL

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ith everything from handmade crafts to vegan chocolate, there’s something for everyone when it comes to events this month at the Crispin Hall…

7 March – Vegan & Eco-Living fair 10am-4pm.

This is a brand-new quarterly vegan and eco-living market for the vegan curious, lovers of good food and innovative sustainable living products.

Featuring products made from recycled materials, RAW chocolates, woodwork, single plastic alternatives, as well as lots of food and drink, too.

Entry to this event is completely free.

Why not pop down to support these inspiring local businesses?

21 March – We’ve Outgrown it: Children’s table top sale. 10am-2pm. Second-hand toys, clothes, books and games. There are still a few tables

available to sellers (at the time of writing) and they cost just £5. For more information and to book a table, email info@crispinhall.org.uk.

28 March – Craft fair 10am-4pm. Showcasing 25 local artists/crafters. Meet and talk to the makers and discover the inspiration and stories behind their work at this free event. This is an opportunity to buy direct from the artists or to commission your own unique, handmade piece.

If you are interested in having a stall, email info@ crispinhall.org.uk with pictures of your products.

CRISPIN CAFÉ REOPENS!

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t has been a good few months that the doors have been shut to the Cafe at Crispin Hall but they are open once again. The Crispin Hall Café is open Tuesday to Saturday 9am-4pm for breakfast, lunch, homemade cakes and great coffee. The Café is now run by The Crispin Hall Trust, a charity that runs Crispin Community Centre and Crispin Hall, so any profit made from the Café will get put back into the charity – it’s coffee with a conscience!

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ne of our favourite charities, Children’s World in Glastonbury, is holding a stunning ball at Sparkford Hall on Thursday, March 12. Tickets cost just £25, which includes a welcome drink, a three-course supper, music from Nick Parker and a DJ set, and a cash bar and auction. There’s also a return minibus to bring you back to Glastonbury!

For more information, including how to bid on the Children’s world auction online, head to their Facebook page – @children’s world.

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trodeLive, a group that aims to promote young musicians in the South West, are teaming up with well-known singer Sam Brookes for a special concert on March 19 at the Holy Trinity Church, Street.

This unplugged concert will consist of original work by StrodeLive students with a few choice cover songs. StrodeLive students work together to put on all of their major events, and are responsible for organising every aspect of the concert.

Money raised from all StrodeLive events will help fund their India project and the continuance of the music department at Strode.

Tickets can be obtained from students or purchased on the door. Tickets will cost £6 each or £12 for a family.

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HOODOO BLUE RELEASE FIRST ALBUM

P MORE THAN JUST A WINE SHOP… Green Room Boutique Wine Merchants in Glastonbury, which specialises in certified organic and vegan wines, beers, ciders and spirits, has some expert wine buying advice for you…

“We help our customers as much as we can when it comes to choosing the right wine.

“Firstly, decide on how full-bodied you would like your wine, and how alcoholic. We rate our wines from A-E on body – E being the fullest. Generally, ‘New world’ wines (Chilean, South African, Argentinian, etc.) are likely to be fuller bodied and higher in alcohol than ‘Old World’ (French, Italian, Spanish) etc. This is due to the strength of the sun they enjoy. Stronger sun makes the grape sweeter with higher levels of sugar which ultimately turns to alcohol.

“Then think about the different grapes – a merlot, for example, can be full of cherry or blackberry flavours. With white wine, do you want it oaked, fruity and how dry?

“Finally, the budget! Spending a lot of money on a special present is fine, however if it’s just a mid-week tipple, then you might want to watch the pennies. Having a budget also narrows the choice and helps with the final selection.

Pop in and say hello, and we will be happy to help you choose the perfect wine for you.

opular local band Hoodoo Blue have been beavering away recently at Orchard Studios in Barton St David, and the result of all this hard work is now ready for release.

Skin is the band’s first album, which is a selfproduced collection of 11 tracks of dreamy Trip-Pop with an Indie edge. We already love what we’ve heard, and you’ll be able to hear it for yourself from March 2, when Skin will be released on CD and across all well-known digital platforms.

There’s much more planned for Hoodoo Blue in 2020 though, including a first appearance at The Godney Gathering in July.

A WINDOW WANDERLAND Window Wanderland, a magical night-time gallery across the whole of Shepton Mallet, is taking place between March 5-8. Dozens of homes and businesses in the town have registered, creating beautifully decorated windows for this very special event. Check out the event on Facebook – @ Shepton Mallet Window Wanderland 2020.

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CREATING A SPACE FOR ART

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he CREATE:SPACE pop-up art gallery returned to the Crispin Centre in February for a short run, before packing up once again at the beginning of March. They run a number of exhibitions in the area each year, and always at the old Tesco shop in the Crispin Centre. Now looking for alternative pop-up venues in the area.

CREATE:SPACE is an art collective that offers local artists space to exhibit their artwork completely free – and with no commission taken on any sales.

Everybody who works for CREATE:SPACE does so on a voluntary basis, and their exhibitions are always massively popular and a fantastic mix of art styles – from handmade jewellery to street art.

If you’d like to know more about CREATE:SPACE, or think you might be able to off some venue space for a future exhibition, search for them on Facebook under @CREATE:SPACE.

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CELEBRATING THE BEST OF SOMERSET

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nosis Events are proud to be bringing back The Best of Somerset Show for its fourth year. With over 60 exhibitors, the craft fair has become one of the highlights of the year in Wells.

This year’s show will not disappoint, as visitors will be able to browse some of the most unique and talented crafters that Somerset has to offer. Over half of the stallholders are new to this event so you will be sure to pick up some treats for you or your loved ones. The gallery café is open and will be supplying teas, coffees and soft drinks. Or enjoy a savoury or sweet with us.

The Best of Somerset Show is being held on Saturday, March 21 in Wells Town Hall and will run from 10am-4pm. If you can’t make it to this one, the next craft event which will be held is Belles in Wells on Saturday, April 25.

Be sure to Like Enosis Events on Facebook to

keep up to date with their fantastic fairs in Wells and the surrounding areas.

HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD! Enosis Events are also hosting a glamorous gala packed with singers, entertainment dancing and a casino on March 28 at Wells Town Hall in aid of the Mayor of Wells’ charity.

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ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR 2020 MENDIP BUSINESS AWARDS

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ne of the highlights of the Mendip business calendar has come around again, as entries for the 2020 Mendip Business Awards are now live, and will be accepting entries up until Friday, March 27.

Local business owners can enter their business into one of 10 categories to be in with a chance of winning at the sixth annual Mendip Business Awards. The winners will be announced during the evening celebrations at the Royal Bath & West Showground on Wednesday, May 27.

Mendip is home to 6,000 independent and vibrant businesses, and the annual awards are held to recognise and celebrate their hard work and success. The evening itself is a fantastic night out, and a great way to meet other local business owners – we went ourselves last year as we were shortlisted for one of the awards.

Cllr Peter Goater, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, said: “I am looking forward to seeing which Mendip businesses take the opportunity to enter these fantastic awards. Old, new, big, or small – we’ll be celebrating the very best in Mendip and giving them the recognition they deserve.”

For more information, visit www.mendip businessawards.co.uk, email bizawards@ mendip.gov.uk or call 01749 341345. You can also follow @MendipBizAwards on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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We like to get to know our families, and that’s why we have a stall at Wells Market every Wednesday from January to November. We’re there to answer any questions you have about funerals and plans, but we’ll also happily talk about anything, as it’s more getting to know you.

When selecting a funeral director, try to use an independent like me, and look at their reviews – either on their site or Google. After all, you’re only as good as the last funeral you delivered.

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The Pursuit of Happiness One man is on a mission to make the world a happier place…

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ndy Cope is a Doctor of Happiness and, unsurprisingly, an all-round nice guy, too.

He’s bringing his Art of Brilliance show to Glastonbury Town Hall on Wednesday, March 11, and believes it’s 90 minutes that can change your life. Clearly we needed to find out more, so grabbed Andy for a quick chat…

So what is the Art of Brilliance?

I’ve spent the last 15 years researching a subject called Positive Psychology. Basically, I’m a Doctor of Happiness, which is the exact opposite of a normal doctor. All the other psychologists in the world have looked at what’s wrong with people. I look at the happy ones, and try to work out why they are happy. And then, more importantly, what can we learn from these people that we can then do in our own lives so we can feel amazing too.

Everyone can think of a handful of people in their lives who, when they’re in the room, you feel great as well. What I try to focus on is when your happiness is bigger than you and so it then leaks out to those closest to you, too. Basically, it creates a ripple effect. When you’re feeling great it in turn effects those around you. The Art of Brilliance is basically science, but without the big words.

Happy people live in the same world. It rains on them as well, but they’ve got different ways of thinking. One of the things we’ll be focusing on the night is what I call Intentional Strategies, which are the Strategies people use to feel amazing.

What else can people expect on the night?

A lot of fun. Loads to take away with you but we’re also keeping it light. No big words and it’s absolutely brilliant fun – and hopefully entertaining as well.

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Is Positive Psychology aimed at a certain type of person?

Absolutely anybody. It’s applicable to all ages and just really simple but doable stuff on how to live a flourishing life.

We do a lot of work in schools, because the earlier you understand wellbeing and happiness then the better your life chances. It’s a family thing; it’s a community thing, but it starts with individuals aiming to be a better version of themselves.

What made you want to be a Doctor of Happiness?

Hand on heart, I just wanted to feel happier. I studied Psychology for years and I knew a lot about what was wrong with people, but Psychology never looks at people that are already happy, so I decided to turn it on its head and do Britain’s firstever proper academic study on people who feel amazing. And there’s a bit of a world shortage of happiness right now so the timing is perfect.

Events in March...

01 OLDE BOSTON TEA PARTY - SS 02 MOVIE NIGHT -ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD 05 MISS KILL - GGR 070 06 SEPTEMBER SON + HOODOO BLUE 07 ROCK AGAINST CANCER 08 TERENCE WALDSTADT - SS 13 STAX OF WAX - DJ GLOWORM 14 AVALON HIGHWAY + SPAGHETTI MOUNTAIN 15 ERNEST BERRY - SS 16 QUIZ NIGHT 17 COMEDY NIGHT - SHADOW OF THE TOR 19 MAYA LOVE / DRAGONSFLY - GGR 071 20 ZARANIS 21 KANGAROO MOON 22 GAZ AUSTIN - SS 27 SPACELORDS + CRACKED MACHINE 28 SILAS & SASKI 29 GRIZZLY RHYS MORGAN - SS

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The Godney Gathering Headliners

So the headline acts have been announced for this year’s 10th anniversary Godney Gathering, and it’s one of their best and most varied yet. From classic Brit Pop to live dance music and pretty much everything in-between, it all combines to deliver a night of music that will be impossible to forget…

lightning seeds

Ian Broudie, the frontman of the Lightning Seeds, has been crafting perfectly formed Pop music since the late 80s. The band promise a set list packed with singalong hits.

judge jules live

Take one of the world’s most famous DJs and put him on a stage with a large band and a couple of vocalists and you’ve got the recipe for Judge Jules Live.

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the coral

Well known for classics like Dreaming of You and In the Morning, the 60s-tinged band The Coral are another Godney act that you cannot afford to miss.

british sea power

Anyone with even a passing interest in bands like The Cure or Joy Division will have heard of British Sea Power. They deliver original songs combined with a stunning live show.

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SPOTLIGHT ON WELLS SOUP & SOCIAL

A brilliant new scheme in Wells is offering food and company to those in need

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“As soon as we put it out there that we were doing it, people started donating stuff,” says Georgie. “We just want people to know that we’re here, and that there’s a place they can go. Anyone’s welcome, you don’t have to be homeless, and you’ll be given something to eat, drink and a chat.”

“We’re just trying to create a social thing and it’s all free. people make cake. We’ve got had to ask for anything, people just donate. Burns the Bread and The Square Soft Play bring leftover food if they have any sandwiches left over.”

Also, any cooked food not eaten on the Monday night is kept and frozen. Then, when someone comes in with a voucher they can choose between the lunch Meal Deal or a hot one. Nothing at all goes to waste.

If you want to find out more about the Soup & Social at Daniels Café and how you can help, you can either pop into the café at any time, or find them on Facebook – ‘wells soup & social’.

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ne cafe in Wells is doing its bit to help people looking for something to eat or drink, or just a bit of company.

Daniels Café on Queen Street recently started a new ‘Soup & Social’ evening every Monday night, where the doors are open between 6-8pm and, thanks to the generosity of numerous donators, will be given hot drinks, food and company completely free.

It started when Georgie Robbins, the owner of Daniels Café, launched a ‘Pay it Forward’ scheme, where people can buy one of the café’s popular £3.50 lunch deals and are then given a voucher to either leave behind the counter for when someone comes in who needs one, or take away to give to someone who needs it.

Georgie then offered the café on a Monday evening to Sue Ali, who helped to set up the Scouse Kitchen in Liverpool. Now living in Wells, Sue wanted to see if something similar could be set up in the city.

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Practice Makes Perfect If you’re looking to develop your love of art then we’ve got the perfect place to start

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hose looking to either rekindle their love of art or take it up as a hobby should definitely check out the Wells Art Practice (www.wellsartpractice.co.uk), who are based at Unit 4 of the Heritage Courtyard in Wells.

Wells Art Practice is a social enterprise set up in 2017 by Molly Briton and Paul Crummay as a way to make sure that, whatever your financial means, you had the ability to join in with groups and classes.

The pair run weekly drop-in classes (which are pay as you go) and also additional workshops and classes. We’ve listed a few here, but head to their website for the full list, which is regularly updated.

The Practice also offers affordable studio space and access to a Drawing Scheme that enables artists to gain funding to help with their costs. Around 20 people have already used the Scheme, and some are now working full-time as artists.

The Practice hosted a hugely successful pop-up gallery at the old Phase 8 shop in the Market Place last December, and are always on the look out for venues for another one. If you’re able to offer space then contact Molly or Paul through their website or by emailing them at wellsartpractice@gmail.com.

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Food for Thought

If you’re looking for ways to help the environment then check out this upcoming event

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Approximately 1,500 to 2,000 trees and shrubs need to be planted, with deer fencing installed around some of the larger trees. The gates will open at 10am and close at 4pm, and everybody is welcome to come and learn about what the Food Forest Project are doing, plant some trees, have a cup of tea, and sample some locally made cakes! Bring a spade if you have one, but some will be provided.

There will be parking on-site, as well as dry areas and activities for children. People are welcome to come and go as they please. To get there, just follow the signs to Rock Farm (near Mendip Fireplaces), Shepton Mallet, BA4 4JE – past Mendip Fire Places on the left, first right by Quarry House, almost immediate right to Rock Farm.

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ollowing on from the first successful Shepton Mallet Food Forest plant up, the Food Forest Project will be holding another event, this time at Rock Farm, near Mendip Fireplaces, in Shepton Mallet. Gavin and Erica Mayall, owners of Rock Farm, are very concerned about climate breakdown, and social inequality. They have asked the Food Forest Project to plant a two-acre community food forest on their land to help cut carbon, create habitat, and produce free food for local people. Once planted, the food forest will be open to the community during harvest times, giving local people the opportunity to go and pick all sorts of fruit, nuts, herbs, and, when mature enough, vegetables as well.

The Food Forest Project is a not-for-profit organisation set up to plant diverse spaces of food-producing woodland. Please visit their website for further information about the organisation, permaculture, and food forests – www.thefoodforestproject.org.

The event will be held on March 21.

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Local Age UK Somerset classes aim to keep older people steady on their feet

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hether you are generally fit and active or if you sometimes feel unsteady on your feet, the local independent charity Age UK Somerset aims to offer a class that will suit you.

Physical activity has a huge positive effect on health at any age, but among older adults, doing more can have a life-changing impact.

From general fitness classes like their fun and upbeat movement to music groups, to their falls prevention sessions, ‘Stay Strong Stay Steady’ and easy-to-learn Tai Chi Qi Gong, the charity focuses on keeping local residents active and independent.

‘Mature Movers’ is a fun, fairly active movement to music class. Led by an experienced teacher, it is great for improving balance, co-ordination and strength. It is held at the Parish Room, St Michael’s Church in Shepton Mallet on Thursdays at 10.30am, and everyone is welcome. There is no need to book.

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older people, it’s extremely effective at improving physical balance, and vitally important for helping to prevent falls in later life. The Tai Chi Qi Gong class in Wells is held every Friday in the Town Hall at 2.45pm and there is no need to book. The Qi Gong form is very easy to learn, and the movements can be done seated or standing.

‘Stay Strong Stay Steady’ classes are evidencebased falls-prevention sessions with proven results. These specially developed classes, held in partnership with Somerset County Council, are led by qualified instructors and help to prevent falls by improving balance and rebuilding muscle strength. If you feel less steady than you used to, or perhaps you have a family history of Osteoporosis or Parkinson’s, it may be worthwhile finding out whether the class could help. To apply to join the Wells class, please contact the charity on 01823 345626.

For information about all local classes, visit www.ageuksomerset.org.uk.

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SUNDAY 1

WEDNESDAY 4

BINGO

HEALTHWATCH SOMERSET

EXHIBITION

QUIZ NIGHT

ALTOTUDE – AN EVENING OF JAZZ

Bocabar/Red Brick Building 7pm The Avalon Club, Glastonbury 7pm DROP-IN Glastonbury Library 11am-Midday COFFEE MORNING COMPLETE BEETHOVEN Salvation Army, Street 10am PIANO SONATAS KNOTTY KNITTERS Cedars Hall, Wells 7pm Glastonbury Library 1.30-3pm THE DEVIL’S TATTOO

MA & OTHER POSTGRADUATES 2020

The Barton Inn, Barton St David

Hawthorns, Glastonbury

7.30pm

INTERNATIONAL 2.30-3.30pm WOMEN’S DAY

U3A PLAY READING

Atkinson Gallery, Millfield School

March 1-21 Wells Library

STAYIN’ ALIVE

THURSDAY 5

Strode Theatre

Bath & West Showground

LUNCHEON CLUB

7pm FAMILY ACTIVITY –

SUNDAY SESSIONS – OLD BOSTON TEA PARTY

King Arthur, Glastonbury

Salvation Army, Street

WORLD BOOK DAY

12.15pm

4pm MONTHLY QUIZ Victoria Club, Street

Glastonbury Abbey

FOLK NIGHT

7.30pm

SEPTEMBER SON WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL’S The Riflemans Arms, Glastonbury King Arthur, Glastonbury POPULAR MUSIC SHOWCASE GLASTONBURY GROW ROOM Bocabar/Red Brick Building 2-5pm – MISS KILL THE SHEPPEY SOUL SHACK The Sheppey Inn

King Arthur, Glastonbury

MONDAY 2

CND MONTHLY MEETING

WINDOW WANDERLAND

QUIZ NIGHT

WORLD BOOK DAY CELEBRATIONS

The Globe Inn, Wells

7.30pm Shepton Mallet

The Riflemans Arms, Glastonbury TUESDAY 3

DOGGEREL DABBLERS POETRY GROUP

Street Library FRIDAY 6

ALEX ROBERTS

Glastonbury Library Midday-1.30pm Hawthorns, Glastonbury

SATURDAY 7

Mar 5-8 ABSOLUTE OASIS LIVE The Cheddar Valley, Wells

LIVE ON SCREEN 3-5pm AGRIPPINA (MET 2020) Strode Theatre 5.55pm

ALL THE WORLD’S OUR PLAYGROUND – FREE THEATRE FESTIVAL

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WELCOME

NEWS

FAERY BALL

FEATURE

EVENTS

FAMILY ROLLER DISCO

Glastonbury Town Hall

7pm Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre

FAERY FAYRE

THEATRE

LEGO CLUB

Bocabar/Red Brick Building 1-3pm

LIVE ON SCREEN

RADIOACTIVE SCREENING 2-3pm PLUS STAR Q&A

Glastonbury Library

Wells Film Centre

LIL DEVILS

The Thatched Cottage, Shepton Mallet

Crispin Hall, Street

MOMENTUM

QUARTET

Little Theatre, Wells

Mar 11-14

!VIVA! BRASS

Cedars Hall, Wells

7pm

WELLS BOARD GAME GROUP

1.45pm Cheeseyard Café, Horrington, Wells

SECRET GARDEN 8.30pm EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP

King William, Glastonbury

7-9.30pm

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EASY ROLLERS

9pm SUNDAY SESSIONS –

PMC SILVER WORKSHOP

TERENCE WALDSTADT

Cedars Hall, Wells

ROCK AGAINST CANCER

THE WEDDING SHOWCASE

CHILDREN’S WORLD CHARITY BALL

King Arthur, Glastonbury

Bath & West Showground Mar 7-8 Sparkford Hall

UNBELIEVABLE SCIENCE

THE WOMEN OF CAMELOT

Crispin Hall, Street

Strode Theatre

10am-4pm King Arthur, Glastonbury

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VEGAN & ECO-LIVING FAIR

CHORUS

Crispin Hall, Street

GLASTONBURY TOURISM SYMPOSIUM

7.30pm

WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL THE WEDDING SHOWCASE Bath & West Showground Mar 7-8 WIND ORCHESTRA Wells Cathedral

WRITERS GROUP

CASH PRIZE BINGO

ART BANK ACOUSTIC WITH BILL & MAGGIE JOHNSON

Victoria Club, Street

6.30pm

Art Bank, Shepton Mallet

THE ART OF BRILLIANCE

Glastonbury Town Hall

Midday

LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL

Wells Cathedral

1.05-1.40pm

7pm REGGAE NIGHT Art Bank, Shepton Mallet

Glastonbury Library 11am-12.30pm WEDNESDAY 11 SUNDAY 8

THURSDAY NIGHT IS THEATRE NIGHT

Bocabar/Red Brick Building 8-10pm FRIDAY 13

Glastonbury Town Hall 6pm-8pm AVALON LADIES WI St Benedict’s Church, Glastonbury

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Assembly Rooms, Glastonbury 8pm

9.30am-4pm MILLFIELD FESTIVAL 10am-4pm Wells Cathedral

7pm

FABULOUS FURRY FOLK – 6pm FOLK SINGAROUND

2.30pm Alfred Gillett, Street

VINTAGE SOMERSET FAIR

Wells Town Hall

QUIZ

HEADS UP CARERS’ GROUP

WELLS JAZZ COLLECTIVE

Riflemans Arms, Glastonbury 9pm

GAMES

Shepton Brasserie, 2.30pm Shepton Mallet 10.30am-Midday

Glastonbury Town Hall 10am-5pm LUNCHTIME JAZZ WITH THE

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BOOK GROUP

EVENTS

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FRANCIS ROSSI –

FRIDAY NIGHT GROOVE SESSIONS

GREAT MENDIP

GREEK NIGHT

INDIAN MUSICAL JOURNEY

1.30pm

The Barton Inn, Barton St David

8pm

7.30pm NINTENDO SWITCH

ITALIAN RAW FOOD NIGHT

Fox and Phoe nix, Shepton Mallet

10am-4pm

QUIZ NIGHT IN THE BAR

JOHN FAIRHURST

Art Bank, Shepton Mallet Assembly Rooms, Glastonbury

7.30pm Crispin Hall, Street

8pm RUGBY WALK Wells Cathedral Green

Bocabar/Red Brick Building

QUIZ

INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL DYEING

4-5pm I TALK TOO MUCH Strode Theatre

Street Library

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Strode Theatre

7pm

SUNDAY SESSIONS – ERNEST BERRY

King Arthur, Glastonbury MONDAY 16

LADIES OF THE SQUARE Glastonbury Library 10.30-11.30am TABLE BOOK GROUP SATURDAY

Glastonbury Library 3.45-4.45pm 7-10pm SILLY SAUSAGE COMEDY The Venue, Wells 7.30pm QUIZ NIGHT The King Arthur, Glastonbury

THE JOHNSONS

SIMON GEE

Hawthorns, Glastonbury

Unity Club, Street

MAJMA DANCE

9pm TUESDAY 17

COMEDY NIGHT – Glastonbury Town Hall Mar 13-15 STITCH TOGETHER Glastonbury Library 1.30-3.30pm SHADOW OF THE TOR STAX OF WAX 001 The King Arthur, Glastonbury THE TRACKS BAND King Arthur, Glastonbury Tramways, Wells 9pm DOGGEREL DABBLERS POETRY GROUP

TOE JAM ROLLER DISCO

6.30pm VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE

Wells Sports Centre

WELLS CLIMATE STRIKE

Wells Town Hall

Glastonbury Library Midday-1.30pm

CLUB AUTOJUMBLE

11am

LIVE ON SCREEN

Bath & West Showground

FIDELIO (ROH 2020)

WEDDING OPEN DAY

Strode Theatre

SATURDAY 14

Bishop’s Palace

CROSCOMBE SPRING MARKET

WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL YOUNG MUSICIAN’S GALA

Croscombe Village Hall

10am Cedars Hall, Wells

Mar 17-18/22

WEDNESDAY 18

U3A PLAY READING

7pm Wells Library

2.30-3.30pm

LIVE ON SCREEN THURSDAY 19 WRECKING BALL DER FLIEGENDE HOLLANDER Riflemans Arms, Glastonbury 9pm ALADDIN JR (MET 2020)

Strode Theatre

Mar 14/19 SUNDAY 15

FAMILY HISTORY ON THE INTERNET

Wells Library

Bocabar/ 10am-Midday Red Brick Building

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B.U POP-UP SHOP

Strode Theatre

Mar 19-21

GLASTONBURY GROW ROOM – DRAGONSFLY

10am-1pm King Arthur, Glastonbury

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CHILL

MISS BEHAVIN’ JAZZ

GAMES

QUIZ

MOTHER’S DAY

Hawthorns, Glastonbury

Unity Club, Street

SHANTIES AND SEA SONGS SINGAROUND

DUB REGGAE/JUNGLE DJ

Art Bank, Shepton Mallet

FILMS

9pm AFTERNOON TEA Wells Town Hall

2pm

Riflemans Arms, Glastonbury 8pm RARE PLANT FAIR Bishop’s Palace

Art Bank, Shepton Mallet

FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY CAMERA CLUB

Methodist Hall, Wells 9.30-11.30am East Somerset Railway Mar 21-22

STEAM GALA

THIRD THURSDAY BOOK GROUP

JAMES HOLLINGSWORTH

WEST OF ENGLAND GAME FAIR

STRODELIVE

Wells Library

The Thatched Cottage, 10.30-11.30am Shepton Mallet

WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Cedars Hall, Wells

Mar 19-20

8.30pm Bath & West Showground Mar 21-22

KANGAROO MOON

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MAD DOG MCREA

Assembly Rooms, Glastonbury 8pm

King Arthur, Glastonbury

ROBIN WILLIAMSON

The Barton Inn, Barton St David

FRIDAY 20

Art Bank, Shepton Mallet

9pm UKES OF AVALON George & Pilgrim, MEET AUTHOR JAE MALONE Glastonbury Wells Library 11am-1pm

DECADE WITH DJ LATH

MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM

BAND SHOWCASE WITH AL COSNETT

The Sheppey Inn

Wells & Mendip Museum

SONGWRITERS CIRCLE

Hawthorns, Glastonbury

WEDNESDAY 25

ART BANK ACOUSTIC WITH CATHY JUDGE

12.30-1.15pm Art Bank, Shepton Mallet

OUTSIDE THE BOX

Strode Theatre

TODDLER EXPLORERS – FLOWERS

8pm

STEAM GALA

HEADS UP CARERS’ GROUP

7.30pm Swan Hotel, Wells 10.30am-Midday

East Somerset Railway Mar 21-22 TRAVESTEES COMEDY CLUB Rural Life Museum, Tor Leisure, Glastonbury 7.30pm Glastonbury 10.30-11.30am WE’VE OUTGROWN IT

TOR NETBALL’S QUIZ NIGHT

TABLE TOP SALE

ZARANIS

WEST OF ENGLAND GAME FAIR

6pm Crispin Hall, Street

Tor RFC, Glastonbury

King Arthur, Glastonbury

WELLS BOARD GAME GROUP

10am-4pm Cheeseyard Café, Horrington, Wells

7-9.30pm

WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL

SATURDAY 21

Bath & West Showground Mar 21-22 LUNCHTIME CONCERT Bishop’s Palace 1-2pm

THE BEST OF SOMERSET SHOW

CASH PRIZE BINGO

March 2020

10am-4pm Victoria Club, Street

THURSDAY 26

6.30pm THE CHERRY ORCHARD Strode Theatre Mar 26-28

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WELCOME

NEWS

FEATURE

FABULOUS FURRY FOLK – DORA DARLING

Assembly Rooms, Glastonbury

8pm

POTTERY PAINTING EVENING

EVENTS

THEATRE

FAGIN? – KICK IN THE HEAD PRODUCTIONS

Glastonbury Abbey

FILMS

7.30pm

5.30pm

FARMERS’ MARKET

FRIDAY 27

EASTER-THEMED DISCO

St. Benedict’s Junior School, Glastonbury

6pm

FESTIVAL OF CARDS

Bath & West Showground

Mar 27-28

Cedars Hall, Wells

7.30pm

Mar 27-28

HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD BALL

7pm

HOT FUZZ FILM LOCATION TOUR

2-3.30pm 10am-4pm

LET’S GO ON TOUR

SOMERSET FLOODS: A NEW PLAY

St Benedict’s Church, Glastonbury

7pm

SOULPHONIC

Bocabar/Red Brick Building 8pm

STITCH TOGETHER

Cedars Hall, Wells

THE TRACKS BAND WELLS PRIDE

Daniel’s Café, Wells

GET WIGGY WITH IT

Hawthorns, Glastonbury

Bocabar/Red Brick Building 2-5pm

LIVE ON SCREEN

THE SHEPTON EXPERIENCE SUNDAY MARKET

MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE: BACK TOGETHER

Wells Film Centre

7.30pm

Town Centre, Shepton Mallet

SUNDAY SESSIONS – GRIZZLY RHYS MORGAN

Glastonbury Library 10.30-11.30am

King Arthur, Glastonbury

ZOE SCHWARTZ BLUES

OLD DOGZ NEW TRIX

TOY & TRAIN COLLECTORS FAIR

BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND

Riflemans Arms, Glastonbury 9pm

CRAFT FAIR

Crispin Hall, Street

Unity Club, Street

PAGANFEST SOUTHWEST

SATURDAY 28

Glastonbury Town Hall

RAZAR

Tor RFC, Glastonbury 10am-4pm

RUSTIC FLOWER WORKSHOP

Crispin Hall, Street

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SUNDAY 29

King Arthur, Glastonbury Hawthorns, Glastonbury

7pm

6pm

NINTENDO SWITCH SATURDAY

THE SPACELORDS

2pm

Glastonbury Library 1.30-3.30pm

Avalon Club, Glastonbury

The Crown Inn, Wells Wells Town Hall

SOMERSET FLOODS: A NEW PLAY

SWING! SWING! SWING!

Wells Town Hall

INDOOR MARKET

THE MAGIC OF SOUL

King Arthur, Glastonbury

St Benedict’s Church, Glastonbury

FESTIVAL OF CARDS

Bath & West Showground

QUIZ

SILAS & SASKI

Town Centre, Glastonbury

Coffee #1, Wells

GAMES

9pm 9am 7pm

10am-4pm

Bath & West Showground TUESDAY 31

THE FULL MONTY

Strode Theatre

Mar 31 – Apr 4

LIVE ON SCREEN

MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE: BACK TOGETHER

Wells Film Centre

2pm

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THEATRE GUIDE Some dramatic delights to look forward to at the Strode Theatre MAR 7

UNBELIEVABLE SCIENCE

Captivating chemistry! Phenomenal physics! Bonkers biology! Unbelievable Science is a live, interactive science show for the whole family, where real experiments take place right before your eyes. Expect explosive thrills, chemical spills and a risk assessment that gives their stage manager chills!

MAR 14

MAR 1

FRANCIS ROSSI – I TALK TOO MUCH

The Rock legend shares secrets from his extraordinary 50-plus years in music.

Stayin’ Alive are recognised as the UK’s top Bee Gees Tribute.

Funny, feel-good circus from this award-winning juggling ensemble.

Mark Youth Theatre return with a Disney classic for everyone to enjoy.

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STREET THEATRE – THE CHERRY ORCHARD

Tom Stoppard’s witty translation of Chekhov’s final masterpiece.

Strode Theatre offers a mixed programme of live events on stage, mainstream and arthouse films, and live and recorded transmissions of opera, ballet and theatre.

The team at the Strode take great pride in picking a superb variety of events for you,

March 2020

MARK YOUTH THEATRE – DISNEY’S ALADDIN JR.

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MAR 21

BROKEN BOX COLLECTIVE – OUTSIDE THE CLUB

19-21

THE FULL MONTY – G&SMCS

A raucous mix of razor sharp humour and toe-tapping pizzazz.

bringing some stunning productions and performers to Street.

For more info about the Theatre and upcoming events, head to www. strodetheatre.org.uk. You can also contact the Theatre’s Box Office on 01458 442846.

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MOVIE GUIDE All the top films coming to the area this month

MARCH FILMS AT THE

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01749 673195

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A world of cinema awaits!

MULAN

Released March 27 Cert TBA A young Chinese maiden disguises herself as a male warrior in order to save her father in the latest Disney live-action feature film based on a classic animation.

other releases March 6

LIKE A BOSS 15

March 13

MISBEHAVIOUR 12A

MILITARY WIVES

Released March 6 Cert 12A

ONWARD

Released March 6 Cert U

March 20

BLOODSHOT TBA

tiny tuesdays March 3

CALL OF THE WILD PG

RADIOACTIVE (& GALA)

Released March 20 Cert 12A

movies at the strode theatre

March 5

March 6-8/10-12 EMMA U

March 5

March 13-14 DOLITTLE PG

March 6/12

March 19

THE LIGHTHOUSE 15 A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD PG MR JONES 15

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PETER RABBIT 2

Released March 27 Cert TBA

PARASITE 15

March 20/26 GREED 15 March 26

TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM 12A

March 28

LITTLE JOE 12A

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The latest games destined for your console or PC

DOOM ETERNAL FROM: Bethesda Softworks FORMATS: PS4, Xbox One, PC

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here was only going to be one game worthy of the top spot this month, and that’s Doom Eternal. The fifth game in the Doom series (and we’re old enough to remember playing the first one), Eternal brings us new weapons – in the shape of a shoulder-mounted flamethrower, a wrist-mounted blade and the worryingly named ‘Meat Hook’! There are also a whole load of new demons to blow into pieces too, and the ability to not only take part in a brand-new 2 versus 1 Battle Mode, but also the chance to drop into other players’ games and play as a demon. There’s no game series quite as explosive as Doom, and Eternal is shaping up to be the best version yet.

MARCHRELEASES POKÉMON MYSTERY DUNGEON: RESCUE TEAM (Switch)

March 20

DR WHO: THE EDGE OF TIME (PS4)

NINTENDO SWITCH ANIMAL CROSSING EDITION ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS (Switch)

March 17

February 28

March 13

REMNANT: FROM THE ASHES (PS4, Xbox One)

March 2020

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

BLEEDING EDGE (Xbox One)

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

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

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