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YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO GOING OUT IN STREET, GLASTONBURY AND WELLS

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Over 190 things to do during the month of May

IN THIS ISSUE STEWART LEE IS HEADLINING THE WELLS COMEDY FESTIVAL, AND WE’VE GOT AN INTERVIEW WITH ‘THE COMEDIAN’S COMEDIAN’ INSIDE

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he festival season kicked off with the Wells Festival of Film last month, and now in May we have the Wells Comedy Festival, which runs from the 26-28. Some of the brightest and best names in comedy are heading down to the city, and we’ve got an interview with Stewart Lee, the festival’s headliner, in this very issue.

As ever though, there’s plenty more going on to keep you amused, starting with a range of May Day entertainment on Bank Holiday Monday. Whether you fancy checking out a gig, film, show or coffee morning, if it’s happening in Street, Glastonbury or Wells then it’s in these pages.

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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.

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Over 190 things to do during the month of May

STEWART LEE IS HEADLININ G THE WELLS FESTIVAL, AND COMEDY WE’VE GOT AN INTERVIEW WITH ‘THE COMEDIA N’S COMEDIAN’ INSIDE

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he Comic Store has been in business for 18 months and is Glastonbury’s first ever Comic Shop! It specialises in British and American comics from the 1960’s to the present day, with plenty of rare vintage Silver and Bronze Age titles. Graphic novels of all types are also available, with over 3,000 in stock – including over 200 Batman ones alone!

The Comic Store also sells T-Shirts, DVDs and plenty of obscure collectables including Transformers, Pokémon, Lego, Dr Who, Star Wars, computer games, as well as comic-related toys and wall art. Collections and one-off items are bought,

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90TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME

Explore some of the most beautiful gardens in the county

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They range from Abbey Farm at Montacute to Chaucer Road in Bath – and most places in-between.

Those green of finger, or just looking for a pleasant event to go to on what will (hopefully) be a glorious Bank Holiday weekend, can find out more by heading to www.ngs.org.uk.

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uring the weekend of May 27-29, gardens across the country will be opening their gates for the National Garden Scheme (NGS) as part of its 90th Anniversary and Festival Weekend.

The NGS was founded by the Queen’s Nursing Institute in 1927. In 1980 it was made an independent charity and in 2005 was made a charitable company.

Since 1927 the NGS has donated more than £45 million to its nominated beneficiaries and partners – mainly Nursing Charities.

There will be many hundred of gardens open countrywide. In Somerset, 11 gardens will be opening during the weekend, two of these gardens are themselves Group openings comprising 13 gardens between them.

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GLASTONBURY RADIO TALK TALK

Glastonbury Town Council has approved the funding of an additional Police Community Support Officer.

From this summer, an additional Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) will be working in Glastonbury – this will be in addition to the regular Police who patrol the town.

Glastonbury currently has two beat managers and three PCSOs, and following a recruitment and training process, they will be joined by one more. The difference is that the additional PCSO is to be funded entirely by the town council. While employed by the police, he/she will be dedicated to Glastonbury, and only in an emergency will they be drawn away from the town. The Mayor, Cllr Jon Cousins, and the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Emma George, have been working diligently for many months, initially raising the awareness of the police to some of the problems being experienced in the town. More recently, they have been working with the police to identify a solution to the shortfall of police presence.

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onathan Blackmore is running a Multicolour Linocut Print Workshop at the Somerset Guild of Craftsmen shop/studio in Wells on Saturday, May 13 from 10am-4pm.

The price of the workshop is just £55 per person for the day, and there’s a maximum of four people. For more information and to book your place, contact Jonathan on 01749 671112.

SUMMER TRAINING STARTED AT STREET CRICKET CLUB

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treet CC would like to invite current and new members to come and join their growing youth teams. Girls and Boys from Year 1 upwards are welcome, and a summer training programme commenced at the Victoria Club in Street from April 18 onwards. Sessions start at 6.15pm until 7.30pm, and for this season Street CC will run four separate age group sections: Tuesdays Under 10s (School Years 1-5), Under 11s (up to School Year 6) and Under 13s (up to School Year 8) Thursdays Under 15s (up to School Year 10) Sessions will cost £2 per child. If you have any questions then please contact Ben Trotman on 07500 120286 or check out the Street CC – Youth Teams Facebook page.

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he Mendip Group of the MS Society meet every Friday morning at the Salvation Army headquarters in Goswell Road in Street between 10.30am-Midday. It’s very much an informal gathering and anyone’s welcome – there’s usually plenty of lively discussion and refreshments are served.

The group also hold a Keep Fit session for people with mobility issues at Tor Leisure in Glastonbury on Tuesday mornings from 10.30-11.30am. There’s also coffee afterwards for those who’d like to stay around and mingle.

GLASTONBURY FILM CHALLENGE RETURNS

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ake a date in your diary for May 6, as that’s when the 2017 Glastonbury Film Challenge returns. Once again, you pick a genre and a title from a hat and then you’ve got five days to make one three-minute film.

Hand in your movie on the following Wednesday by 4pm and then wait until the screening and awards event at the Red Brick Building to find if you won.

It’s a unique event that has spawned some stunning short films in the past. For more information, head to www.glastonburyfilmchallenge.com.

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Somerset Day is coming to Street! You can find out more about what’s on and when on page 27 this month, but we’re all looking forward to a packed day of events and fun for all the family.

It’s also a great place to sell your products, so if you fancy setting up a stall on the day then the good news is that there’s still a few pitches left (at the time of writing this, anyway). If you’re interested then contact the Street Parish Council office on 01458 440588.

The list of events planned for the day includes everything from Morris Men to the chance to meet King Alfred himself – and he’s not looking too bad for a man in his 1,168th year. There’s also going to be a Busk Stop, where acoustic musicians can showcase their own music or knock out a couple of cover versions. Again, contact the Council office if you’re interested in performing and they’ll give you all the information you need.

The Street Somerset Day celebrations are sure to be one of the highlights of Street’s calendar, so make sure you keep Saturday, May 13 free and we’ll see you there.

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MEMBERSHIPS 2017/2018 Membership renewals are due in from April 1, 2017.

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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SCHOOL OF ROCK DAY AT CRISPIN SCHOOL A SUCCESS!

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n Monday, March 20, an assortment of past pupils, a member of staff, a parent and other visitors visited Crispin School to spend the day with a group of 28 pupils from years 7 to 9. They split off into groups of varying sizes, and some decided they wanted to work on their own, developing their performance skills while composing their own songs.

Special thanks go to all the adults who offered their time and experience, and Lucy Ramsdale for assisting and helping the pupils. It’s very much appreciated that they gave up their time to help the next generation of musicians.

STEVE HENDERSON LAUNCHES DEBUT EP

It is set to be a massive year for local band Safehaus who are playing a variety of huge shows this year, including Godney Gathering, and at Cedars Hall supporting Red Sky July.

Their single Leave It All featured in a gaming advert recently (Dark Souls 3, no less) which solidified their incredible writing talent. If you haven’t already checked them out then you are most definitely missing out. I am a huge fan of theirs and I can’t wait to see them sky rocket in to the recognition they so rightly deserve

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Local singer/songwriter Molly Dibley is also working wonders recently as part of new band Turner UK. Having recently supported US band Crazy Town in Bridgwater and launched their debut EP, the future looks bright for Molly and the band. You can catch them locally as part of the Rock Against Cancer shows, and their self-titled EP is available to download online now from all the usual stores.

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urely everyone in the area knows Steve Henderson for his two roles… firstly as the boss of Stephens Butchers on the Market Place in Glastonbury, and secondly for being one of the best-known singer-songwriters in the area – and one of the organisers of the infamous Open Mic night on Tuesdays at the Hawthorns Steve has just released his first six-song EP, and he’s written all the tracks himself. Called Silver Birch, it was realised at the end of April and can be bought at Steve’s shop, online through the usual digital outlets (iTunes, etc.) and directly through Steve’s website at www. stevehendersonmusic.co.uk for just £5.

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FOCUS ON NEW COURSES

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Charlie Taylor started it all for Chloe Dell. The BBC Somerset presenter began his now full-time broadcasting career as a volunteer with GFM and suggested 22-year-old Chloe try the same. She took Charlie’s advice, and her work with GFM has inspired her to start a one-year journalism course at the University of the West of England in Bristol.

“At GFM I started by researching possible guests for Allan Trinder’s Community Show,” explained Chloe. “Then I began helping Allan present the show and coming up with ideas to make better use of our recorded material as well.”

Her aim now is to enter sports journalism and end up at the BBC. She loves radio but likes TV, too.

“I would recommend volunteering at GFM,” said Chloe.“Getting the chance to broadcast live on radio is a wonderful opportunity, and I have also learnt about the technical side. It is great fun.”

Another skill Chloe has acquired is laughing sympathetically at Allan Trinder’s bad jokes…

She also works one day a week at Millfield School, and as a volunteer fire steward at Glastonbury Festival.

Sport is another interest, particularly playing hockey and cricket, as well as rowing.

If you’re interested in becoming involved at GFM email admin@ glastonburyfm.org.uk.

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rispin Community Focus’ computer suite is now refurbished! We have a lovely room with new furniture and new iPads and laptops for people to use! We also have three wonderful volunteer tutors with a range of courses coming up… iPad for Beginners starting on Monday, May 22 at 11.00am with Mike Edmunds iPad for Beginners starting on Tuesday 30th May at 6.00pm with Matt Dorber Take Your Laptop Further including spreadsheets and photos, starting on May 17 at 10am with George Webb All courses last three sessions, with a total cost of £15.

Courses are limited to five pupils each, so book your place now at Crispin Community Focus or call us on 01458 447248.

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n its third year, Made in Somerset brings together some of the best designer makers and artisan producers in Somerset.

Over 20 stalls, including great MADE IN SOMERSET gift ideas, jewellery, textiles, stationery, delicious food and much Contemporary cra-s and gi-s, local food and produce. more will pack out the White Hart Inn in Somerton from 10am-3pm on Thursday, May 11.

All participants are handselected by the organisers, who aim to introduce exciting new makers each year to represent the continuing growth of talent within the county.

SOMERSET DAY

Thursday 11th May 2017, 10am-3pm The White Hart, Market Place, Somerton

Ar8san shopping event Joined by ACEarts Gallery

Ceramics by Jo Luckstead

Made in Somerset brings together some of the best local designer makers and arUsan producers.

Over 20 stalls, including great giW ideas , jewellery, ceramics, texUles, staUonery, delicious food and much more. ACEarts Gallery, opposite T he White Hart, will exhibit over 100 arUsts alongs ide their current exhibiUon by local arUst, Terri H ogan.

This event supports Etatu, a charity wh ich aims to build a resourceful community in Msem bweni, Kenya, through the power of educaUon . Etatu focuses on the secondary educaUon of girls. This enhances their life opportuniUes and inc reases their prospects for employment.

Come for a coffee, browse and shop. Lunch from 12:00.

The White Hart, Market Place, Somerto n TA11 7LX T: 01458 272273 W: whitehartsomerto n.com E: jacquie@etatu.org.uk

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for our packed calendar of events from Shakespeare to concerts plus the chance to dine in the historic Abbot’s Kitchen

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MARTIN CODY INSTALLATION COMES TO WELLS

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eritage Courtyard Studios is a unique facility in the heart of Wells, for artists and art lovers alike, incorporating a light and spacious contemporary art gallery, an educational space and 10 artists’ studios. Since opening in 2015, they have gained a reputation for their extensive range of highquality work and innovative, contemporary exhibitions of both local and national artists. They also offer regular workshops and classes in drawing and painting for all levels. You’ll find them at the Heritage Courtyard on Sadler Street.

This month’s exhibition is Working From Memory, which is a site-specific installation by Martin Cody, and runs from Saturday, April 29 to Saturday, May 13.

REGULAR EVENTS Mondays

Strictly Come Tea Dancing

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Tea Dance Wessex Hotel 2pm-4.15pm

Glastonbury Town Hall

2.30pm-4pm

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Tai Chi with John Bishop

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

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Gardening Club

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

10am-Midday

Mondays

Ying Yang Yoga

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

9.30am-10.30am

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Wells Zen Group

Wells Town Hall

7.30pm-9.15pm

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Glastonbury Male Choir

Glastonbury Town Hall

7.45pm

Tuesdays

Salsa Red Brick Building/Bocabar 7.30pm & 8.30pm

Tuesdays

Health Walk Wells Leisure Centre 11am

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Mid-Somerset Camera Club

12.30pm

Pipers Inn, Ashcott

7.45pm 8.30pm

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Poker Night

The Street Inn

Tuesdays

Glastonbury Country Market

Glastonbury Town Hall

9.30am-12.30pm

Tuesdays

Yoga Class

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

6pm-7pm

Tuesdays

MS Society Keep Fit Session

Tor Leisure, Glastonbury

10.30am-11.30am

Wednesdays

Women’s Pregnancy Drop In

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

10am-Midday

Wednesdays

Early Parenting Drop In

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

1pm-3pm

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/Bocabar

10am-Midday

Wednesdays

Table Tennis Club

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

5.30pm-8.30pm

Wednesdays

Somerset Farmers’ Market

Market Place, Wells

9am-2.30pm

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A FESTIVAL OF BEER!

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nyone who’s been to one of the previous Beer Festivals at the Hawthorns in Glastonbury knows very well that it’s an event not to be missed. This year it’s running from May 26-29, and you’ll get to enjoy 17 different ales, seven ciders, some of the best live music around and a selection of Simon’s stunning curries!

On the music front, you can look forward to seeing The Legendary Pete Fryer Band and Redox, ‘A Day at the Races’ with Wild Willy Barrett, an Open Mic event, the Back Door Man Blues Jam and Glastonbury’s Marmalade Sessions on the Monday afternoon.

Wednesdays Thursdays

Beat Surgery Glastonbury Library 2.30pm-4pm Knit and Knatter

The Methodist Church, Street

2pm-4pm 9.30am-Midday

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Street Country Market

United Reformed Church

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Street Sings Ladies’ Choir

The Quaker Meeting Room, Street

7.30pm-8.30pm

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Street Men Choir

The Quaker Meeting Room, Street

8.30pm-9.30pm

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Pilates Class

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

2pm 6.30pm-9pm

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Youth Club (term time only)

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

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Red Brick Gardening Club

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

10am

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Somerset Mind Drop in

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

2pm

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Flow to Freedom Yoga

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

9am-10am

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Yoga for Mummas and Bubbas

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

10am-11am

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MS Society Coffee Morning

Salvation Army Headquarters, Street

10.30am-Midday

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Story Time for Under 5s

Glastonbury Library

11am

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Story Time for Children

Street Library

10.30am-11am

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Quiz The Street Inn 8pm Fortnightly Bingo

Royal British Legion, Street

Knitwits Knitting Group

United Reformed Church, Glastonbury

7pm

The Booker Club

Street Library

4pm

Cash Prize Bingo

Royal British Legion, Street

7pm

The Poetry Lunch Club

Street Library

1pm-2pm

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The Crime Book Group

Street Library

4.30pm

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Coffee Morning

Methodist Church, Street

10am-Midday

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Give Blood

Salvation Army Hall, Street

1.10pm-7.15pm

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STELLAR SCRIBES EVENTS IN MAY

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ver wanted to write that book or just love reading and are interested in the writing process in general? Then come along to one of the Stellar Scribes events in May. Stellar Scribes is a group of five published authors living in mid-Somerset who write crime, romantic comedy, literary fiction and children’s books. You may know them already: Barbara Spencer, Anne Randall, Jan Ellis, Nikki Copleston and Sonja Price are offering workshops, panels and discussions on all aspects of creative writing. They have already appeared at Street and Glastonbury libraries in March and April, and are now lined up for panel discussions at Wells Library (Wednesday, May 10 from 2-4pm) and the ACE Arts Gallery in Somerton on Somerset Day (Thursday, May 11 from 3-5pm). Booking is advised but not essential.

The authors want to talk about their books and their diverse paths from solitary scribbling to bookshop. Is an agent necessary or can you approach publishers directly? In fact, is traditional publishing the answer or should writers self-publish?

Stellar Scribes will also answer questions about their writing routine, their day jobs and their sources of inspiration. You will have a chance to talk to each author personally and also to buy signed copies of their books. So come along and meet the authors.

They’d love to meet you too!

MILLFIELD HOSTS EVENTING

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illfield School are running their third British Eventing competition on May 13-14. The event will include BE 80, 90, 90 Open, 100 and 100 Open classes. Adrian Ditcham, who designed cross country fences at London 2012, has been their course designer from the inception of the event. This year the course is running in the opposite direction to previous years and with some new fences, on the grounds at Millfield Prep.

Millfield catering will be providing corporate entertainment in a marquee, while a variety of trade stands will be offering all kinds of fare to the public and competitors. The Grounds and Gardens staff and a large number of Millfield staff – especially the hardworking equestrian team – are all putting in a

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huge amount of extra work to help the weekend run as smoothly as possible.

Spectators are welcome and there is no admission fee. They do have limited parking though, so where possible they would encourage you to car share. The area is accessible to people with mobility issues although they may not be able to access all areas. It promises to be an exciting weekend and a brilliant (and totally free!) event for all the family.

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Contact Laura on 07811985488 or visit the Glastonbury Football Club for

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INTERVIEW: STEWART LEE

His Comedy Vehicle show was one of the funniest things on TV for years, and now Stewart Lee is headlining the Wells Comedy Festival this May. Here’s a rare opportunity to find out a bit more about the man and his method.

Do you have much of a connection with Somerset?

I went to Butlins as a kid with my mum, and to lots of All Tomorrow’s Parties festivals there in my 20s and 30s.

You’ve been a stand-up for 28 years now, and you’ve won every award going. How do you find the will to keep going?

Well, duty to the kids drives me forward. And it’s all I can do. I write more material than any other comparable stand-up, and I cover a lot of ground on the tours every year, but I am getting worn out.

I started writing the new show in June and then Brexit happened. Brexit and Trump have made comics’ lives hard. How people are behaving is beyond satire, so what do you satirise?

Your new live show is called Content Provider.

What can people expect? Will it be the same as your BBC2 series Comedy Vehicle? Or will it be different?

It’s very different. Comedy Vehicle was four series of six, 30-minute, self-contained sets. This is one, two-hour set, although I’ve had to keep the ideas and structure a little less rigid than usual to cope with the sudden surges in news events.

Other shows you have been involved in have been very controversial, like Jerry Springer The Opera. Is the new show shocking?

This show is, I suppose, ‘less shocking’ than usual. I think my core audience is having a bad time at the moment, so I feel it’s time to cheer them up, not engage in terrifyingly dark black comedy!

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Your BBC2 show was cancelled in February after ten years and four multi-award winning series.

Were you surprised?

Not really. The BBC is facing massive cuts due to the government trying to systematically dismantle it, so something had to go from the comedy slate. Also, I’d done about all I could with that format.

The truth is, financially I am better off touring that amount of material for two years, making a live DVD and then selling it to Netflix than I am giving more material away to BBC2 for less money. I am 48 with two kids and doing a job with no pension plan, so I need to be realistic about making hay while people want to have my hay.

You’ve been described as ‘the comedian’s comedian’. Is that flattering?

I don’t think it’s the case. I think most of the younger comedians seem to hate me, and because I’m not on the club circuit any more, and do my shows in theatres, I’m not part of any community. And none of the new ones know or see my stuff anyway, which is good I suppose, because if they did they would give up.

What question have you never been asked in an interview that you wished you had?

I don’t really like doing interviews so I’m happier not answering anything anyway!

What are your plans for the future?

I’m touring this Content Provider show until 2018, and then I’m supposed to be making a folk rock album

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then I’m supposed to be making a folk rock album with the group Trembling Bells. I wrote a comedy drama about Brexit in September that is currently with a production company trying to find someone who’ll pay to make it.

After the tour ends in the Summer of 2018 I’ll lie on the sofa for a bit and watch 1960s Italian Westerns.

They’re all I’ve watched for the last few years really – I’ve see nearly 200. I like them because the directors and writers tried to slip weird, interesting and political things into them undercover of the movies being genre. I suppose that’s what I try to do with stand-up.

At the end of the day it’s still just comedy, but maybe you can make it meet something better halfway.

Stewart Lee’s Content Provider is part of the Wells Comedy Festival in association with Brothers Cider, May 26-28. See www.wellscomfest.com for more info and tickets.

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Deciderly Different bar at the Little Theatre.

Some of the well-known comedians heading to Wells for the Festival apart from Stewart Lee include Richard Herring, Milton Jones, Sara Pascoe, James Acaster, Angelos & Barry, Joe Lycett, Paul Foot, Hal Cruttenden and many more.

The Wells Comedy Festival runs from May 26-28, and to find out more about the Festival and to book tickets, head to www.wellscomfest.com.

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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.

MONDAY 1

LIVE ON SCREEN

WEDNESDAY 3

BELTANE CELEBRATION

JULIUS CAESAR

DANIEL SEQUEIRA

EXHIBITION

TIM HAWTHORN AND THE ARCHETYPES

EXHIBITION

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Market Cross, Glastonbury 12pm Strode Theatre 7pm

THE ENGLISH GARDEN

Strode Theatre (May 1-31)

EXHIBITION

FOOTPRINT OF THE ABBEY

Glastonbury Abbey (May 1-21)

MAY DAY FAIR

Wells Market Place/ Cathedral Green

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ROSS KIRK

Full Moon, Wells 8pm THURSDAY 4

Wells Cathedral 1.05pm

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Heritage Courtyard Studios, Wells (May 4-25) (May 1-13)

EXHIBITION

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Blue Cedar, Glastonbury (May 1-30)

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Red Brick Building/Bocabar

WILL CARTWIGHT’S DANGER JAM

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GUITAR EXTRAVAGANZA

Cedars Hall, Wells 7.30pm

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Bath and West Showground (May 5-7)

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Hawthorns

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Wells Market Place (May 5-7)

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Red Brick Building/Bocabar

MAY CHARTER FAIR

FRIDAY 12

The Assembly Rooms 8pm

SMACK THE 80S

The Unity Club

Cedars Hall

JAMES TURNER

The King Arthur

SATURDAY 6

CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

Strode Theatre 7.30pm

EXHIBITION

A CELEBRATION OF PEACE

Wells Cathedral (May 6-11)

CROW DAWN

The King William 9pm

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CHRIS BANDERAS

The Street Inn 9.30pm

GLASTONBURY YOUTH COUNCIL PRESENTS: BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Red Brick Building/Bocabar

LAZY DAZE

Hawthorns

PIANO MASTERS 4: MITSUKO UCHIDA

Bath and West Showground

Cedars Hall

STELLAR SCRIBES

SATURDAY 13

Wells Library 2pm THURSDAY 11

JOHN MARTINEAU TALK LOGIC – THE ANCIENT ART OF REASON

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MADE IN SOMERSET EXHIBITION

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WEDNESDAY 10

BEETHOVEN TRIPLE CONCERTO

STELLAR SCRIBES

ACE Arts, Somerton 3pm Hawthorns

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ROBERT HILLARY

Wells Market Place

AN AFTERNOON OF ROMANTIC SONG

ULYSSES

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OBSESSION

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Conservative Club, Wells 9pm

SHOOTIN’ THE CROW

The Riflemans Arms 9pm

QUIZ

Strode Theatre 7pm

SUNDAY 7

SOULVILLE EXPRESS

PROFILE

FRANK MARTINO

The Sheppey Inn

Pilton Working Men’s Club

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Millfield School (May 13-14)

DALE FENDER BAND

The Unity Club

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Pilton Working Men’s Club SUNDAY 14

LOU LOU’S JAZZ NIGHT

The King William 9pm

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THE RHYTHM COLLECTIVE

MENDIP VINTAGE & CLASSIC CAR TOUR

The Street Inn 9pm

Wells Cathedral Green 2pm

THE SUNDAY SESSIONS

The Railway Inn 1pm WEDNESDAY 17

ROSS KIRK

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Glastonbury Abbey 6pm An exciting adaptation of Richard III takes place at Glastonbury Abbey on May 13.

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Crispin Centre and Library Gardens 10am

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‘DOWN ON THE FARM’ MAY FAIR St Johns School, Glastonbury 11am

PHIL MURRAY’S DIAMOND DOGZ

The Unity Club 9pm

PILTON PARTY AUDITIONS

Pilton Working Men’s Club

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ABBEY WILDLIFE TOUR

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GOAN DOGS

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CIRCULUS

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SIMON GEE

The Elms Inn 5.30pm TUESDAY 23

BEANS ON TOAST

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LIVE ON SCREEN

ANTONY & CLEOPATRA

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Strode Theatre 7pm

MICHAEL SCOREY

Hundred Monkeys 7.30pm

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SIMON KING: NATURE WATCH

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ROCK AGAINST CANCER

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The Unity Club 9.30pm

AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM WELLS COMEDY FESTIVAL – INCLUDING Q&A WITH Various locations DIRECTOR PHIL GRABSKY (May 26-28)

Strode Theatre 7.30pm

HAWTHORNS BEER FESTIVAL

Hawthorns (May 26-29)

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ASTRALASIA

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SILENT DISCO

Abbey Moor Stadium 7.30pm

RETROCHIC

The George and Pilgrims’ Inn Popular local covers band RetroChic are bringing their show of discotheque-era dancefloor fillers to The George and Pilgrims’ Inn on Friday, May 26. You’ll hear them playing many of the hits written by Nile Rodgers (Chic, Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, etc), as well as Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder and one or two memorable one-hit wonders, too. You’ll definitely need to be wearing your dancing shoes for this one!

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ROSS KIRK

The Full Moon, Wells 8pm

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Released: 5 May Cert: 12A A British film crew attempts to boost morale during World War II.

Released: 19 May Cert: TBA A woman persuades her ultra-cautious mother to travel with her to paradise.

THE SENSE OF AN ENDING

KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD

Released: 5 May Cert: 15 A man becomes haunted by his past and forced to re-think his life.

THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE

Released: 5 May Cert: 12A The film tells the account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo during World War II.

ALIEN: COVENANT

Released: 12 May Cert: TBA This new Alien film could be the scariest one yet!

THE LEVELLING

Released: 12 May Cert: 15 A woman returns to the house on the Somerset Levels where she was raised.

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Released: 19 May Cert: 12A Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way. But that changes when he pulls the sword from the stone.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: SALAZAR’S REVENGE

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Released: 26 May Cert: TBA Jack Sparrow returns in the fifth Pirates of the Caribbean film.

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL

Released: 26 May Cert: TBA A road trip to attend a 90th birthday party goes hilariously off course.

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Our Community Spotlight feature continues with yet another brilliant local organisation doing incredible work in the community

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or this month’ s Community Spotlight, we met with Heather Colman, a Village Agent based in Street and working to support people living in the local area.

Heather works as part of the Village Agent Project which is managed by The Community Council for Somerset, a charity working to support community groups, organisations and individuals in Somerset.

Village Agents help bridge the gap between individuals who feel isolated, excluded or vulnerable and services which can support them to resolve any challenges they may be facing.

Heather describes the process: “When someone first contacts me, I arrange to meet them to find out what challenges they are facing. We will then discuss a way forward and work together to resolve any issues they may have. This may involve connecting them to an agency that can support them or providing up to date, correct information that can help them.

The aim is to empower people and help them live independently and safely in their community for as long as possible.”

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As well as helping individuals, Village Agents can also support local people to work together to respond to a local need, for example, by helping them to set up a coffee morning or car share scheme.

Heather explains: “My aim is to support people to work together which helps create a strong, resilient community where the needs of the residents are met.”

Heather works in the parishes of Baltonsborough, Butleigh, Glastonbury, Godney, Lydford on Fosse, Meare & Westhay, St. Cuthbert Out, Sharpham, Street, Walton, Wells, West Bradley, Westbury and Wookey.

You can contact her by emailing heather@ somersetrcc.org.uk or telephoning 07908 160736.

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Veterinary nursing is now a recognised profession, with the nurses gaining specific qualifications that allow registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN). There are two routes to becoming qualified as an RVN: vocational training, which means working in a veterinary practice while attending regular college days resulting in a L3 diploma, or studying full-time for a degree.

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