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OCTOBER 2016 #125

YOUR GUIDE TO LIFE IN STREET, GLASTONBURY AND SURROUNDING AREAS

IN THIS ISSUE THE UNDEAD ROAM THE STREETS OF GLASTONBURY FOR THE 2016 ZOMBIE WALK! WE INTERVIEW ‘DRUNK FOLK’ STAR BEANS ON TOAST BEFORE HIS GIG THIS MONTH FIND OUT ALL ABOUT THIS MONTH’S LOCAL HERO, GFM’S IAN LIVERSIDGE

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othing sums up the enthusiasm and creativity of the area more than the annual Glastonbury Zombie Walk. One day a year the High Street is closed off and all manner of the undead shuffle, crawl and groan their way through the town.

And some of the outfits look truly stunning! And the fact that the whole event is a fundraiser for a local charity is just the icing on the cake.

The nights may be drawing in and there’s a definite chill in the air, but there’s still plenty of top events, gigs, shows and fairs to keep you entertained through the autumn months. And, best of all, they’re all featured in these very pages. Hope you find something fun to do and see you again next month.

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YOUR GUIDE TO LIFE IN STREE T, GLAST ONBUR Y

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THE UNDEAD ROAM THE STRE GLASTONBUR Y FOR THE 2016 ETS OF ZOMBIE WALK! WE INTERVIEW ON TOAST BEFO‘DRUNK FOLK’ STAR BEANS RE HIS GIG THIS MONTH FIND OUT ALL ABOUT THIS MON LOCAL HERO, TH’S GFM’S IAN LIVE RSIDGE

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Editor Dean Mortlock Music Editor Georgie Robbins Contributors Kate Munday, Philip Welch Thanks to Arran Dutton, Katherine Clarke and all at the Red Brick Building, Kate Munday, Nick Parker

VICTORIA FIELD SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB

STREET DANCE SHOW! The Tor Dance Group are bringing their fantastic show Jurassic Survival to the Victoria Field Club this October. The show is on from Thursday October 6 to Saturday October 8, and is one not to miss!

MERRIMAN PARK FUNDRAISER Our next fundraiser, on Saturday November 12, is to raise money for Merriman Park. The event starts at 7.30pm, finishes at 11.30pm and tickets cost just £10 each – which includes a Ploughman’s meal. Contact Wendy Woods on 01458 841842 for more information and tickets.

For more details, please phone 01458 442779 or email victoriaclub@victoriafield.plus.com

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WELLS GETS CREATIVE

There’s a stunning line-up for Wells’ 2016 Festival of Literature

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f you turn to page 12 this month you’ll spot the cut-out loyalty card for Knight’s Fish and Chip restaurant and takeaway! Either cut out the one in the advert or pick a fresh card up from the restaurant itself, and every time you go in and order something then you’ll get a stamp. Fill up the card and you’ll get a free portion of chips! We’ve even given you the first stamp on us.

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ickets for Wells Festival of Literature 2016 are now available, and sales have got off to a cracking start. 2016 promises to be a bumper year with some very well-known writers discussing an extensive range of topics: serious, intriguing, controversial and unexpected. There’s also going to be a lot of laughs…

Highlights include former MP Vince Cable, Peep Show star Isy Suttie, Priest and former musician Richard Coles, the wonderful Peter Snow, and Austentatious, a hilarious improvised comedy play based on the works of Jane Austen from audience suggestions.

Wells Festival of Literature will run from October 14-22, and more information can be found on their website at www.wellsfestival ofliterature.org.uk.

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hursday October 6 is National Poetry Day, and Street Library and the Wells Journal’s Clare Blackmore are hosting an event between 2-3pm where they’ll share poetry by Somerset’s own Victorian poet, William Calcott.

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Everyone at GFM is delighted that the station’s new aerial has been successfully installed.

“The vast majority of our listeners are now able to get a stronger signal,” said GFM studio manager Bob Lloyd, who is pictured above, “and I am so pleased that the whole saga is complete at last.”

BT’s months of delays and confusion in installing the necessary broadband line have caused Bob enormous frustration and the loss of already scanty hair…

“Their various engineers and managers did not appear to communicate with each other,” explained Bob. “BT’s delays just went on and on.”

However everything is now working and Bob would like to thank the following: Our MP James Heappey who wrote to BT on the station’s behalf in August and stirred them into a sense of urgency with Bob getting regular calls from their chairman’s office.

The Mendip Local Legacy Fund which provided most of the money for the better aerial.

GFM’s volunteers who helped to raise the rest of the money.

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rispin Community Focus, based in Crispin Community Centre, is a friendly charity promoting active living.

Here’s what we’ve got coming up in October…

We have a friendly Daily Coffee Morning, Monday to Friday 10am-Midday. Just 70p for a hot drink and biscuits to be enjoyed in our coffee room or in our beautiful garden!

On 12th and 26th of October, together with Mendip Health Connections, our coffee mornings will also be a Talking Cafe. Please come along, as everyone is welcome!

A Brand new Tai Chi Beginners Class began in September, there are a few spaces left, let us know if you would like to join!

A three-week Windows 10 Laptop Course is starting on Wednesday October 12th at 10am. The cost is £15. Pop in for more info, or give us a call Friday 7th October – Make The Most of your iPad Camera Workshop at 10am, cost £5.

A one-off Facebook Safety Workshop is being held on Friday 14th October at 10am, the cost is £5. Call reception to put your name down!

October’s meeting of the Garden Club is on Tuesday October 18th. It will be held at The Community Centre where we will be having an interesting talk on beekeeping.

Don’t forget our Weekly Lunch Club, every Wednesday at 12.30pm. Simply book by Tuesday at 10am to enjoy! Pop in to see the menu and book your lunch.

Pop in and see us at Leigh Road, Street. Call us on 01458 447248 or email ccfocus0@yahoo.com.

Only one issue remains. BT increased their charge for installing the broadband line from £115 to £1,050.

GFM would like a refund please.

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eep October 8 free in your diary, as the MidSomerset Oxfam Group is having their third One World Fair in the Town Hall in Wells from 10am-4pm.

There will be a wide range of stalls, live music, talks and African dancing!

On the 14th they’ll be celebrating Oxjam with an evening of folk music at the Quaker Meeting House in Street. The event is from 7.30pm-10pm, and entry is by donation.

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Oxjam is on its way around to us quite rapidly, and this year we are being blessed with an absolute corker of an event that involves a punk rock throwback, a lot of noise and one hell of a good time. 40 years of punk will be held at The King Arthur on October 22, with the promise of a few surprises on the night.

Joining the bill are the likes of 50 Shades of Punk and The Setbacks, who will show us just why punk will never die. Not only will it be a night of nostalgia but a chance to raise some funds for an important cause.

One of my absolute favourite local bands, Marsh Fires, have been spotted back in the studio and I couldn’t be more excited for this.

It has been a number of years since I was introduced to these guys, who coincidentally have played at a couple of my events before, and are complete gentlemen, talented and such dedicated guys to work with.

And lastly The Shires are on course to release their second album – and early previews are promising a stellar follow up to Brave. Former local boy Ben Earle has had incredible success in this record-breaking Country duo. I am so honoured to have followed them on their journey.

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ells Cathedral’s free stained glass ‘Window Walks’ and ‘Explore the Embroideries’ walks take place most Saturday and Wednesday mornings at 11.15am and 11.40am respectively. Each walk lasts 20 minutes and no booking is required.

Free Lunchtime Concerts at Wells Cathedral Monday October 3 (1.05-1.45pm) – an exciting programme of works for clarinet and strings.

Thursday October 13 (1.05-1.45pm in the Quire) – recital given by James Thomas, Director of Music, St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

Thursday October 20 (1.05-1.45pm in the Friday October 14 (1.05-1.45pm) – given by the Quire) – Gordon Stewart (International Concert Bonner Kammerchor from Germany.

Organist) performs works by Naji Hakim, Andrew Wednesday October 19 (1.05-1.45pm) – the Carter, and Judith Weir.

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lanning a Christmas outing? Then we recommend you check out the Three Wells pub as they have a stunning Festive menu running from November 21 and are taking bookings now. And while you’re there, why not use the voucher below for a whopping £10 off a meal for 2! Head to www. threewellspub.co.uk to check out their full menu.

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opefully you’ve already noticed that the Glastonbury Library Hub has had a stunning makeover, but maybe you didn’t know that on Saturday October 8 will be its official reopening. The fun starts at 9.30am, and there will be storytelling, music, loads of other events for children, and the Mayor of Glastonbury will also be popping by.

REGULAR EVENTS Mondays

Strictly Come Tea Dancing

Glastonbury Town Hall

2.30pm – 4pm

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Tea Dance

Wessex Hotel

2pm – 4.15pm

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Glastonbury Male Choir

Glastonbury Town Hall

7.45pm

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Health Walk Wells Leisure Centre 11am

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Mid-Somerset Camera Club

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Open Mic Night Hawthorns 8.30pm

Pipers Inn, Ashcott

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Poker Night

The Street Inn

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The Camelot Club

The King Arthur

8.30pm 2pm – 3.30pm

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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

11.15am – 11.45am

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Somerset Farmers’ Market

Market Place, Wells

Thursdays

Knit and Knatter

The Methodist Church, Street

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Somerset Farmers’ Market

Crispin Centre, Street

2pm – 4pm

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Street Sings Ladies’ Choir

The Quaker Meeting Room, Street

7.30pm – 8.30pm

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Stories for all Ages

Street Library

10.30am – 11am

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Storytime for Under 5s

Glastonbury Library

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Blues Jam Hawthorns 5pm – 7pm

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Quiz The Street Inn 8pm

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Give Blood

Wells Town Hall

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Karaoke

The Market House

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Give Blood

Street Salvation Army Hall

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Knitwits Knitting Group

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Artisans’ Craft Fair

Glastonbury Town Hall

10.30am – 4.30pm

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Monthly Coffee Morning

The Methodist Church, Street

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Give Blood

Glastonbury Town Hall

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Karaoke

The Market House

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Despite his song I can’t get a gig at Glastonbury This Year, singer-songwriter Beans on Toast is coming down for a very special performance…

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means that he’s built up a solid fan base over the years.

“Regardless of whether my song is about chicken farming or how much I love my wife, it’s clear what the song’s about because the lyrics aren’t shrouded in any kind of mysterious poetry. It’s ‘say what you see’ kind of music. It’s the way I’ve always done it, and it’s the only way I know how.”

Born on December 1, Beans releases an album every year on his birthday, and his eighth, A Spanner in the Works, promises something a little different.

“It’s a bit of a different-sounding record because I made it on a laptop. It’s still very much a Beans on Toast record because the simple songs are there, but it’s got some different ideas going on musically.”

If you fancy checking out his sound for yourself, then we recommend heading to beansontoastmusic. com to be a good starting point, as there are plenty of links to Beans’ music.

Finally, we had to ask… what’s with the name?

“We could’ve spent half out lives sat in a pub coming up with imaginary band names, but I think that Beans on Toast is quite descriptive of the music I make: Easy, Cheap and English.”

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riginally down to play at this year’s Godney Gathering, a family illness meant that ‘Drunk Folk’ legend Beans on Toast was unable to play. Rather than disappoint all the people looking forward to seeing him, he’s rescheduled for a very special gig at the Bocabar on October 21. He’s a busy man, but we did manage to grab him for a brief chat to find out more about his connections with the area.

“I’ve got a lot of love for Glastonbury,” says Beans on Toast (real name Jay McAllister). “I’ve been going to Glasto since I was 16, and I’ve never missed one. As corny as it sounds, it really did change my life. When I first started going, the only way I could get there was to hitch down. I’d get there really early and spend a week in Glastonbury town camping underneath the Tor! “I’ve played the festival for the last 6-7 years. This year my show was at the Avalon Stage, which was quite a step up from what they had been. It was the best gig I’ve ever played, basically.”

Beans is incredibly laid back and amiable. Born in Essex and still living in London, he sings from the heart about love, politics and how wonderful (or not) the world can be. His easy-going nature and natural warmth

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GLASTONBURY ZOMBIE WALK October 22

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DON’T MISS!

If you want a flavour of the previous walks, then check out the Glastonbury Zombie Walk Facebook page, and you’ll see some stunning examples of the make up and attention to detail that helps to make the event one of the stand-out days in the Glastonbury calendar.

And it’s all for a good cause. This year the baton has been handed from Martha Care to Children’s World, so although the event is totally free, we encourage you to support the Walk by donating during the day.

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Kicking off the Halloween celebrations in style, the roads close in the town at 5pm, but if you head up to the Avalon Constitutional Club from 3.30pm onwards, then there’s plenty of opportunity to dress up and get your face painted – so you don’t even have to come dressed as a zombie to join in!

Local dance company Mean Feet are even choreographing a zombie dance, and there’s a party at the Constitutional Club starting at 6pm.

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DAVE BONEHILL

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LIVE ON STAGE

AN AUDIENCE WITH JOHNNIE WALKER

HÉLÉLÉ

Strode Theatre

MIDLIFE CRISIS

JURASSIC SURVIVAL DANCE SHOW

Bocabar

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SHINE GONZALVEZ

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Victoria Field Social Club (October 6-8)

NATIONAL POETRY DAY

Street Library

SMACK THE 80S

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SAM NOLAN

The Street Inn SATURDAY 8

ALL DAY COUNTRY ROCK PARTY

The King Arthur

BLUESMAN MIKE FRANCIS

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MEMBERSHIP TALK: THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF GLASTONBURY ABBEY

QUIZ NIGHT

Glastonbury Abbey

Wells Town Hall

STEVIE NICOLE BROWN

Hundred Monkeys

Wells Town Hall

WE SHALL OVERCOME EVENT

FRIDAY 7

The King William

SUNDAY 2

The Unity Club

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VINTAGE AND RETRO FAIR

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CAPTAIN OF THE LOST WAVES

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ADAM LIPINSKI BOCABAR JAZZ SESSIONS

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JOHNO & STEVIE (+ DEPTH CHARGE)

THE DAIRY SHOW

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WILL CARTWRIGHT

NIK TURNER’S NEW SPACE RITUAL

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The Bishop’s Palace (October 8-22) SUNDAY 9

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KARAOKE

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WELLS FOOD FESTIVAL

OUR TOWN – OUR COMMUNITY – OUR PLAN

RUNWAY FASHION SHOW FEATURING THE HARLEM RHYTHM CATS

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STEVIE P ANIMAL CRACKERS

WELLS JAZZ COLLECTIVE

Glastonbury Town Hall (October 14-15)

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The Street Inn

SARAH DEVON

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SOUTHWEST BASS PRESENTS ‘WONKOUT’

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CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT

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COMMUNITY FOOD FORUM

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CRAFT 4 CRAFTERS

Bath & West Showground

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DELTA SWING

Hundred Monkeys

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DEVIANT AMPS

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WELLS FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE

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DR AMAQUEEN

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GRUSHKA BABUSHKA

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MISS SAIGON: 25TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE

Strode Theatre MONDAY 17

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COSI FAN TUTTE

Strode Theatre

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FINE ART, ANTIQUE AND COLLECTABLES AUCTION

The Street Inn

McCubbing and Redfern, Wells

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The Unity Club

RHYTHM COLLECTIVE

The King William

JAZZ SESSIONS WITH MISS BEHAVIN’

Hundred Monkeys

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RED TAIL

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SLEEPING BEAUTY

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SOAP GIRLS

The Riflemans Arms SATURDAY 22

CANTALOOP

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THE CAR MAN

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CROW DAWN

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FARMERS’ MARKET

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WELLS ACADEMY OSCARS NIGHT

Bocabar

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ALEX LIPINSKI The Street Inn

THE BAD COWBOYS

KARAOKE

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OLDE BOSTON TEA PARTY

The Unity Club

The King Arthur The King Arthur TUESDAY 25

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Strode Theatre (October 25 – December 17) WEDNESDAY 26

COMEDY

TRAVESTEES COMEDY CLUB

Tor Leisure Centre THURSDAY 27

CHRIS BANDERAS FAMILY FUN DAY – ‘AUTUMN’

The Bishop’s Palace

QUIZ AND SUPPER

Glastonbury Abbey SATURDAY 29

BULLET TRAIN

The Unity Club

HALLOWEEN PARTY

The Street Inn

HALLOWEEN RETROLICIOUS

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LIVE ON STAGE

Strode Theatre

Strode Theatre

BRANAGH THEATRE LIVE: THE ENTERTAINER

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REGULAR EVENTS Tuesdays

OPEN MIC NIGHT Hawthorns (8.30pm)

STRANGEFOLK HALLOWEEN PARTY

WITCHDOCTOR BLUES BAND

The King William

Hawthorns

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THE CAMELOT CLUB WITH CHARLIE MILLER The King Arthur (8.30pm)

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JON MAYBEY

The Riflemans Arms

The King Arthur

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THE BACKDOOR MAN BLUES JAM Hawthorns (5pm-7pm)

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PAPA JOHN

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POKER NIGHT The Street Inn (8.30pm)

The King Arthur

QUIZ The Street Inn (8pm)

Smoked Salmon Terrine

Traditional Roast Turkey

Christmas Pudding

Stuffed Mushrooms

Duck Breast

Bramley Apple Pie

Barbecued Spare Ribs

Lamb Steak

Pumpkin and Apple Soup

Haddock Fillet

Chocolate Bailey’s Cheesecake

Broccoli, Leek and Lentil Bake Chestnut and Cranberry Christmas Nut Roast (All served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes)

West Country Cheese Board

Coffee and Mints

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THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

Released: 5 October Cert: 15 This tense drama stars Emily Blunt as a commuter who witnesses a shocking event from the window of a train.

THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS

Released: 7 October Cert: 15 A scientist and a teacher living in a dystopian future embark on a journey of survival with a special young girl named Melanie.

INFERNO

Released: 14 October Cert: 12A Robert Langdon returns, and this time he’s racing across Europe to foil a deadly global plot.

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IN 3D Released: 14 October Cert: U Storks have moved on from delivering babies to packages.

But when an order for a baby appears, the best delivery stork must scramble to fix the error by delivering the baby.

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IN 3D Released: 21 October Cert: TBA The makers of the Shrek films now turn their attention to the classic Trolls! Starring Anna Kendrick, Zooey Deschanel and Justin Timberlake.

Released: 21 October Cert: TBA A suburban couple becomes embroiled in an international espionage plot when they discover that their seemingly perfect new neighbours are government spies.

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IN 3D Released: 28 October Cert: TBA This latest Marvel adaptation stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role.

MOVIES AT THE STRODE THEATRE 4-5 October

THE CARER 15

7 October

DAVID BRENT: LIFE ON THE ROAD 15

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21-22 October BEN-HUR 12A

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SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS PG

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his October, Street Harvest Church are celebrating five years of their community programme in the Upper Room at the Crispin Hall. Although we will be giving thanks for all the good things that have been provided, meeting practical needs and making the programme possible, it is the people of the community that we will be celebrating.

Over the last five years we have met hundreds of incredible, diverse, individuals. Each one has been a blessing as they’ve shared part of their journey with us, and the Street Harvest Church family has grown and connected with every part of the local community.

As we remember the stories and faces of the last five years, we will also be thinking about the wider Harvest Church story from our 23rd year as a local church. It’s been a great year. Since our last anniversary we’ve had our largest fireworks party ever, book launches, Christmas events, the pop-up CREATE:SPACE

gallery, the Valentine’s weekend, baptisms, BBQ’s, our Charmouth holiday, and so many small stories from the daily experience of sharing life together.

We didn’t get here on our own. If it’s been good, it is because God did it, and we can’t wait to see what God has in store for the next part of our story.

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ocal artist Matthew West’s latest exhibition is to be held at Glastonbury Galleries from October 8 to October 17. Entitled Working with the Elements, Matthew has long been inspired by the local countryside – in particular, the Levels. His work is passionate and dramatic, with charcoal being used as the basis for much of his artwork, overlaid with different media such as acrylic paint, pastel and graphite powder.

“Some might think that a landscape that is predominantly flat can be dull and featureless,” says Matthew, “but I feel that the more I draw it I am getting nearer to the essence of the land, establishing a greater understanding of its changes as the seasons pass.”

Whether you’re aware of Matthew work, or new to the local art scene, we strongly recommend checking out this stunning exhibition.

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eather Wallace of Heritage Courtyard Studios in Wells and Ellie Jones of Andelli Art are the co-curators of FEAST, a sumptuous exhibition of mouth-watering art, catering for all tastes and palates, that will be running at the Heritage Courtyard Studio from October 8-29.

FEAST is a mix of 20th Century and contemporary artists Patricia Algar, Val Archer, David Cuthbert, Christian Furr, Patrick Hayman, Georges Herbert Holland, Stuart Low, Tom Mallin, John Marriott, Kate Noble and Heather Wallace.

FEAST is in association with the Wells Food Festival, which is taking place in the Market Place and around the Bishop’s Palace on Sunday October 9.

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nterested in learning some watercolour techniques in a relaxed and friendly environment? If so, then local Glastonbury artist Jackie Henderson has the perfect course of workshops for you.

Jackie’s course of six Watercolour Workshops have been designed to guide you through some basic techniques and give you the confidence to ‘have a go’ at some of the more challenging aspects of watercolour painting. They’re ideal for complete beginners, or those wishing to progress a little further with their painting.

The workshops are held at Jackie’s own stunning house in Glastonbury, run from 9.30am to 3.30pm and cost just £35 per session. There’s a 10% discount if you book all six workshops, but you’re free to book any number of individual ones if you’d prefer. The classes are limited to a maximum of eight people, so we recommend you contact Jackie as soon as possible if

you’re interested, as they’re sure to book up fast.

The first workshop is in January, and is a gentle introduction to watercolour techniques. The workshops then run monthly until June, and cover topics such as still life, natural colours, and landscapes.

For more information on Jackie’s courses, you can either phone her on 07896 104405, or email her on jhenderson13@fsmail.net. There’s also a leaflet available from various outlets in the town (including Glastonbury Galleries) detailing all aspects of the individual courses.

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This month it’s the turn of GFM’s Thursday Live presenter Ian Liversidge to get the Local Hero treatment…

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nyone who’s caught Ian’s show on Thursday evenings between 7pm-9pm will already know that he’s a man with his finger on the local music scene. A mixture of classic and modern Indie music, it’s peppered with tunes from local artists, as well as regular guests that pop in for sessions and conversation. Ian can regularly be spotted at local gigs and also launched the Glastonbury Calling one-day event this year, which raised an impressive £1,500 to help fund the running of GFM. Ian’s been hosting his popular show for around five years now, and has been a fan of the local music scene for much longer than that. After managing a butter factory in Baltonsborough – where they produced a staggering 100 tons of butter a month! – Ian and his family took over the running of the King Arthur pub in Glastonbury, where they helped to build up the trade and also create a leading venue for bands in the area.

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Ian and some of his guests at the GFM studio. scene. Ian was the singer in the band and, in his own words, “Jumped up and down and shouted like an idiot!”

Ian’s punk roots have inspired him to arrange the Glastonbury Rebellion event on October 22 at the King Arthur. Playing live will be The Setbacks and 50 Shades of Punk, with DJ Dr. Amaqueen playing some excellent vinyl, too. Proceeds from the event will go towards the extremely worthy Oxjam charity.

Glastonbury Calling will also be running again next year – on February 25. Spread over five pubs (the Riflemans, King Arthur, Hawthorns, Bocabar and Market House), the music starts at Midday and plays through until 1am. A £10 ticket will get you entry to all five venues throughout the day and, once again, all proceeds will go to GFM. If you want to listen to the show yourself (and we strongly recommend that you do), you can tune into GFM on a Thursday night (7-9pm) at 107.1FM. The show is repeated on a Sunday between 2-4pm, and you can listen to past shows online too, at www.mixcloud.com/Livers.

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OOMPH AND LIFT ARE CELEBRATING 5 YEARS!

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he Oomph and Lift Lingerie store on Vestry Road in Street is celebrating its fifth birthday this October, and it’s doing it in style! On Saturday the 8th, they’ll be having a very special open day, with a raffle and flash sale, with selected bras on sale for just £5 and briefs for £2.50! The raffle gives you the chance to win one of three vouchers for a full set of lingeries from Lepel and Charnos, Panache, and Royce.

There will be a chance to join in the fun all day, and everything kicks off at 10am. Don’t forget that Oomph and Lift also offers a free fitting service, a brilliant selection from some of the biggest brands, and expert advice to ensure that you leave the store with something that’s perfect for you. For more information, feel free to call Elaine on 01458 898952 or check out the shop’s Facebook page.

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All proceeds from the raffle will go to help support Cancer Research UK, as October is also Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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