THE FREE MAGAZINE FOR THE WELLS FILM CENTRE
WIDESCREEN W W W.W E L L S F I L M C E N T R E.CO.U K
ISSUE 15
AUGUST 2016
PETE’S DRAGON The sky’s the limit with this stunning remake Jason Bourne
Suicide Squad
Swallows and Amazons
Bad Moms
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WIDESCREEN ISSUE 15
THE WELLS FILM CENTRE STORY
WELCOME W
e’ve been incredibly busy recently, as hundreds of you popped by to watch the brilliant Absolutely Fabulous movie – which we very much hope you all enjoyed. But there’s plenty more where that came from, as we’ve got another selection of great new blockbusters to keep you entertained during August. Finding Dory is still showing, and we’ve got classic action in the shape of Jason Bourne and Suicide Squad. Those who want something
a little lighter will surely find plenty to like with either Pete’s Dragon or the classic tale Swallows & Amazons. To find out showtimes for any of our films or Event Cinema, head to www.wellsfilmcentre.co.uk or ring us on 01749 673195 and we’ll be glad to help in whatever way we can. Hope you enjoy the magazine, and see you in the cinema soon. Sally Cooper Proprietor, Wells Film Centre
THIS MONTH’S MOVIES If you’re heading out to the Wells Film Centre this month then here’s what you’ve got to look forward to. FINDING DORY SUICIDE SQUAD NOW SHOWING JASON BOURNE
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SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS PETE’S DRAGON 12 AUG
19 AUG
NINE LIVES
26 AUG
17 AUG BAD MOMS
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THE WELLS FILM CENTRE : A WELLS FILM CENTRE /SUPER 8 MEDIA PRODUCTION “WIDESCREEN” jSALLY COOPER BECKY COOPER aDEAN MORTLOCK kSUPER 8 MEDIA August 2016
The Wells Film Centre was established in 1992 by Derek Cooper. Originally a village hall and scout hut, Derek built the cinema up from a single screen to the three state-of-the-art digital screens it now houses. In the last couple of years, Derek has passed the management of the Wells Film Centre over to his daughters Sally, Becky and Libby, who share Derek’s passion for film and will ensure that the Wells Film Centre remains a family business that the whole community can enjoy. For more information, call the Wells Film Centre on 01749 673195. For advertising or any media-related enquiries, email dean@super8media.co.uk. All contents © Super 8 Media. All film release dates correct at time of press but are subject to alterations.
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PETE’S DRAGON TBA STARRING: Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford, Karl Urban, Oakes Fegley DIRECTOR: David Lowery RUN TIME: 102 minutes
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Pete’s Dragon was one of my favourite films as a child, so it was such an honour to work on this movie Bryce Dallas Howard (Grace)
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n the Pacific Northwest United States, Forest Ranger Grace Meacham (Bryce Dallas Howard) finds a young boy named Pete (Oakes Fegley) who lived in the woods for six years with a mysterious dragon named Elliott. With help from her wood-carver father (Robert Redford) and Natalie (Oona Laurence), the daughter of lumber mill owner Jack (Wes Bentley), Grace sets out to find out Pete’s identity and the truth about Elliott. But problems arise when hunter Gavin (Karl Urban), Jack’s brother and
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Natalie’s uncle, plans to capture Elliott for themselves. What then follows is a race to protect Pete and Elliott, but can the convince Gavin that Elliott means no harm?
Spook central The original Pete's Dragon film from 1977 is a firm favourite with many an adult, but while that film used a mixture of live action and cartoon animation (to stunning effect), the 2016 update uses cutting edge technology to bring Elliot to life. Pete's Dragon was shot in New Zealand, so the production team called on nearby Weta Digital (who'd previously worked on Planet of the Apes) to create the dragon. Coincidentally, Weta were also working on the giant in The BFG at the same time! It's thanks to the skilled artists at Weta that Elliott is such a wonderfully memorable character.
The best bits of the film’s trailer… 1 Forest Ranger Grace finds a boy in the wilderness who’s clearly been feral for some time. 2 They find out that Pete has been out in the wild for six years, so they obviously bring him in. 3 Grace soon discovers that the reason Pete lived so long in the forest was that Elliott the dragon was looking after him. 4 The baddie role is played by Karl Urban.
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FILM FACTS Director David Lowery explained why Elliott is a furry dragon in a recent online article, saying that he’d rather have “the kind of dragon you really want to give a hug to” than a Game of Thrones-type dragon, which he described as “cool, but scaly and cold”.
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Despite only being 10 years old, Oakes Fegley (Pete), has already been in a string of films and shows, including This is Where I Leave You and Boardwalk Empire.
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The legend that is Robert Redford actually turns 80 this very month. August 2016
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STARRING: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill, Ty Burrell, Diane Keaton, Idris Elba, Dominic West DIRECTORS: Andrew Stanton, Angus MacLane RUN TIME: 103 minutes
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inding Dory welcomes back to the big screen everyone’s favourite forgetful blue tang Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), who’s living happily in the reef with Nemo and Marlin (Albert Brooks). In a dramatic turn of events, Dory suddenly remembers
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Inside Out (2015)
that she has a family out there who may be looking for her, so the trio takes off on an adventure across the ocean to California’s prestigious Marine Life Institute, a rehabilitation centre and aquarium. In an effort to find her parents, Dory enlists the help of Hank (Ed O’Neill), a cantankerous octopus; Bailey (Ty Burrell), a beluga whale; and Destiny (Kaitlin Olson), a nearsighted whale shark. Rarely has a sequel come along that we're so excited about, and if Finding Dory is even half as good as the original, then it's a film that simply cannot be missed.
FILM FACTS There was a long campaign for a sequel, which was eventually revealed on the Ellen DeGeneres talk show. It’s been 13 years since Finding Nemo was released, but Finding Dory is actually set just one year after the first film.
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JASON BOURNE 12A
RELEASED
12 AUG
STARRING: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander, Vincent Cassel DIRECTOR: Paul Greengrass RUN TIME: 123 minutes
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everal years after his disappearance at the conclusion of The Bourne Ultimatum, Jason Bourne unexpectedly resurfaces at a time when the world is faced with unprecedented instability. At the same time, a new program,
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Ironhand, has been created to hunt him down while he is still trying to find all the answers that remain to finally uncover the truth about his past and family. Matt Damon returns to the role that made him an unlikely action hero, and joining him is Julia Stiles (reprising her role as Nicky Parsons), Tommy Lee Jones as Robert Dewey the CIA Director, and Alicia Vikander as Heather Lee, a CIA agent. Fans of the series will be delighted to also hear that Paul Greengrass, the director of the second two Bourne Films, is back to direct this one.
FILM FACTS The rumoured title for the film before production began was The Bourne Betrayal. Jeremy Renner will return to the franchise in the next couple of years to shoot a sequel to The Bourne Legacy – which will be released in 2018 or 2020.
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NINE LIVES PG
17 AUG
STARRING: Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Garner, Christopher Walken, Robbie Amell, Cheryl Hines, Teddy Sears DIRECTOR: Barry Sonnenfeld RUN TIME: 87 minutes
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om Brand (Kevin Spacey) is a billionaire at the top of his game, but his workaholic lifestyle has disconnected him from his family. It’s his daughter Rebecca’s 11th birthday, and she wants a cat. Tom hates cats, but decides to get one anyway.
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Garfield (2004)
His GPS directs him to a mystical pet store, where the store’s eccentric owner, Felix Perkins (Christopher Walken), presents him with a tomcat named Mr. Fuzzypants. On his way back home though, an accident finds Tom trapped inside the body of Mr. Fuzzypants (as you do). Adopted by his own family, he begins to experience what life is truly like for the family pet. If any hope exists of returning to his family, Tom will have to learn why he has been placed in this peculiar situation and the great lengths he must go to earn back his human existence.
FILM FACTS Director Barry Sonnenfeld previously gave us the excellent Men in Black movies. In a career spanning over 80 films and TV shows, this is the first time that Kevin Spacey has played a cat – although he did play an insect in A Bug’s Life in 1998.
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SUICIDE SQUAD 15
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STARRING: Margot Robbie, Will Smith, Cara Delevingne, Jared Leto, Scott Eastwood, Ben Affleck DIRECTOR: David Ayer RUN TIME: 120 minutes
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fter this year's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, DC are keen to rapidly expand on their own superhero universe, and so we now have Suicide Squad, a film based around a comic book that sees a group of hardened and extremely violent criminals
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brought together for a mission that will surely end in their demise – or possibly not, as the comic book has been going for some time now. The Squad features a list of criminals all incarcerated by Batman himself, so you have Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Killer Croc and, of course, The Joker (played wonderfully by Jared Leto). Batman himself shows up at one point too. Suicide Squad is gloriously over the top, and packed with action throughout. If you prefer your superhero movies with an extra slice of comedy, then this film may well be for you.
FILM FACTS Most of the cast and crew got the tattoo ‘SKWAD’ in honour of the film. The tattoos were even applied by Margot Robbie and Will Smith. Suicide Squad will be released on the 50th anniversary of The Joker’s live-action debut.
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SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS TBA
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19 AUG
STARRING: Kelly Macdonald, Rafe Spall, Andrew Scott, Jessica Hynes, Harry Enfield DIRECTOR: Philippa Lowthorpe RUN TIME: TBA
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n holiday with their mother in the Lake District in 1929, four children are allowed to sail over to the nearby island in their boat Swallow and set up camp for a few days. Unfortunately for them though, they soon realise this has been the
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territory of two other girls who sail the Amazon, and the scene is set for serious rivalry. After a certain amount of bickering though, the two groups join forces against a common foe – the girls' uncle James (Rafe Spall), who's moored up near the island to write his memoirs. They nickname James 'Captain Flint' and decide to fill their empty summer days pretending he really is a pirate. Before long, it’s clear that burglars are in the area, but what exactly are they after? And what is James’ involvement with it all? All will be revealed in this classic tale.
FILM FACTS There have been several versions of the story put onto film previously, most famously in 1974, when Virgina McKenna and Ronald Fraser took the leads. Andrew Scott, who plays Lazlov, is better know as the evil Moriaty in the Sherlock series.
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BAD MOMS TBA
26 AUG
STARRING: Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Bell, Christina Applegate, Jada Pinkett Smith DIRECTORS: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore RUN TIME: 101 minutes
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my (Mila Kunis) has a seemingly perfect life: a great marriage, overachieving kids, beautiful home and a satisfying career. However she’s over-worked, over-committed and exhausted to the point that she’s about to snap. Fed up, she
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Bridesmaids (2011)
joins forces with two other overstressed mums (Kathryn Hahn and Kristen Bell) on a quest to liberate themselves from conventional responsibilities – going on a wild, un-mum-like binge of longoverdue freedom, fun and selfindulgence – putting them on a collision course with PTA Queen Bee Gwendolyn (Christina Applegate) and her clique of devoted perfect mothers. Bad Moms is a hilarious film that perfectly captures the stresses and strains of modern life, as well as what happens when someone is pushed to their limits! August 2016
FILM FACTS The writing/producing team of Jon Lucas and Scott Moore are also responsible for the Hangover series of films. Mila Kunis is a famous film star, but she’s also the voice of Meg Griffin from the hit show, Family Guy.
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MOVIEQUIZ SCREEN
TEST
It’s time to test your film knowledge with our movie quiz ROUND 1
ROUND 2 See if you can work out which movies are featured in the following shots…
A Tangled B The Little Mermaid C Frozen
The latest releases Oscar-winning actor will be 1 Which taking on a very different role this month – that of the Big Friendly Giant? type of fish is Dory in the brilliant 2 What Pixar film, Finding Dory?
A Ratatouille B Inside Out C Kung Fu Panda
are the two names of the main 3 What characters in Absolutely Fabulous? the squirrel has been desperately 4 Scrat trying to cling onto a particular type of food for every one of the Ice Age movies, but what is it? Harry Potter star shows up in 5 Which one of the lead roles in the also-magical Now You See Me 2?
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A Beauty and the Beast B How to Train Your Dragon C Monsters Inc.
ROUND 3 Do you know which films these famous quotes come from?
ROUND 4 How many of these Will Smith films do you know?
“Play it again, Sam.” “A boy’s best friend is his mother.” “I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.” “With great power comes great responsibility.” “Do, or do not. There is no try.”
ROUND 5
HOW WELL DID YOU SCORE?
Try to match the film with the character… ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS
MR RAY
ICE AGE
DEADSHOT
STAR TREK BEYOND
EDINA MONSOON
FINDING DORY
MR PINK
SUICIDE SQUAD
BONES
RESERVOIR DOGS
THUMPER
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MANNY
24: Wow, are you sure you didn’t cheat? If not, then congratulate yourself on your superior movie knowledge. 18-23: Well done, you clearly know your Kingsman from your King’s Speech. 0-17: Hmm, a few slip ups. We recommend a few trips to the Wells Film Centre to brush up on your movies.
Go to page 30 for the answers. August 2016
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COMINGSOON
WELLS CINEMA NEWS
AUGUST COFFEE MORNINGS Don’t forget that we’ve got a selection of coffee morning screenings running throughout August. Tickets cost just £5 each, which includes a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits. Saturday 6 – Mother’s Day Wednesday 10 – Learning to Drive Saturday 13 – Learning to Drive Wednesday 17 – The Meddler Saturday 20 – Learning to Drive Wednesday 24 – The Meddler Saturday 27 – The Meddler
EDGAR WRIGHT GETS BLUE SCHOOL PLAQUE And the director came down to unveil it
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dgar Wright, the director of, among others, Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, returned to Wells and The Blue School, which he attended from 1985 to 1992 to unveil a plaque placed there to celebrate him and his achievements. The plaque was organised by Philip Welch of the Wells Civic Society, and we were delighted to be invited along as well to meet Edgar and be there for the unveiling. Edgar thanked his teachers for their encouragement during his time at the school, saying that the school actually lent him the equipment needed to film one of his first movies – which he then screened at the school, charging 50p a time!
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FILM CERTIFICATES
Taking people to the Film Centre? Make sure that the film you’re going to see is suitable for everyone in your group. Suitable for all Parental guidance No one under 12, unless accompanied by an adult
No one under the age of 15 No one under the age of 18
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16 SEP
CAFÉ SOCIETY
STARRING: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Steve Carell, Ken Stott DIRECTOR: Woody Allen
obby Dorfman (Jesse Eisenberg) is the youngest son of a Jewish jeweller in 1930s New York City. Discontented with working for his father, Bobby decides to move to Hollywood where he takes a job running menial errands for his uncle Phil (Steve Carrell), a powerful talent agent in the movie industry. Bobby is then introduced to Phil's secretary, Vonnie (Kristen Stewart), and Phil instructs her to take Bobby under her wing and show him around the town. Bobby quickly falls in love with her, but as we all know only too well, the course of true love rarely runs smoothly…
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BRIDGET JONES’S BABY
16 SEP
STARRING: Renée Zellweger, Patrick Dempsey, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson DIRECTOR: Sharon Maguire
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fter breaking up with Mark Darcy, Bridget Jones’s ‘happily ever after’ hasn’t quite gone according to plan. Now in her forties and single again, she decides to focus on her career as a news producer and surround herself with her friends, old and new. For once, Bridget has everything under control. Then, her love life takes a turn and she meets a dashing American named Jack Qwant, the suitor who is everything that Mr. Darcy is not. In an unlikely twist, Bridget finds herself pregnant, but with one hitch: she can only be fifty percent sure of who the baby’s father is!
Captain Fantastic
Storks
COMING SOON FUTURE TITLES SAUSAGE PARTY 2 Sep STARRING: Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Michael Cera An animated movie about one sausage’s quest to discover the truth about his existence. With an all-star cast list of actors behind films such as Superbad and This is The End, you just know this is going to be hilarious. 9 Sep BEN-HUR STARRING: Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Morgan Freeman A falsely accused Jewish nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his Roman best friend, who betrayed him. CAPTAIN FANTASTIC 23 Sep STARRING: Viggo Mortensen, Kathryn Hahn, Steve Zahn In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent. THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN 23 Sep STARRING: Chris Pratt, Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke Seven gun men in the old west gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves. If the name looks familiar, then you might remember the original
Magnificent Seven film, which was released way back in 1960 and starred Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen. MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN 30 Sep STARRING: Eva Green, Samuel L. Jackson, Allison Janney When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers. 14 Oct STORKS STARRING: Andy Samberg, Jennifer Aniston, Ty Burrell Storks have moved on from delivering babies to packages – well, the extra money does come in handy. But when an order for a baby appears, the best delivery stork must scramble to fix the error by delivering the baby. 7 Oct INFERNO STARRING: Tom Hanks, Ben Foster, Felicity Jones When Robert Langdon wakes up in an Italian hospital with amnesia, he teams up with Dr. Sienna Brooks, and together they must race across Europe against the clock to foil a deadly global plot. August 2016
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EVENT CINEMA Here’s a breakdown of all of the brilliant special cinema events coming to the Wells Film Centre in the following months.
THE DEEP BLUE SEA
Puccini’s Turandot is one of the greatest operas ever written: brilliant melodies for music lovers, a gripping story for those that need action and drama, an exotic setting and plenty of movement for lovers of stagecraft and visual splendour. Not forgetting an incredible version of Nessun Dorma sung by Riccardo Massi. Chinese director Chen Shi-Zheng’s epic take on this Chinese fable, about the ice-cold princess and the suitor determined to win her, will be one for the history books.
STARRING Helen McCrory CERT 12A RELEASE 1st Sep (7pm) LENGTH 150 minutes A flat in Ladbroke Grove, West London in 1952. When Hester Collyer is found by her neighbours in the aftermath of a failed suicide attempt, the story of her tempestuous affair with a former RAF pilot and the breakdown of her marriage to a judge begins to emerge. With it comes a portrait of need, loneliness and long-repressed passion. Behind the fragile veneer of post-war civility burns a brutal sense of loss and longing.
TURANDOT STARRING Dragana Radakovic CERT 12A RELEASE 15th Sep (7pm) LENGTH 135 minutes This year, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour presents a story of a death-marked love told with salt in the air, light on the sails and the city skyline as a backdrop. It’s the best of Sydney in a single evening: singing, sunsets and sparkling wine, in perfect harmony.
THE THREEPENNY OPERA STARRING Rory Kinnear, Rosalie Craig CERT 15 RELEASE 22nd Sep (7pm) LENGTH 140 minutes A darkly comic new take on Brecht and Weill’s raucous musical. London scrubs up for the coronation. The thieves are on the make, the whores on the pull, and Mr and Mrs Peachum are looking forward to a bumper day in the beggary business, but their daughter didn’t come home last night and it’s all about to kick off…
PRICES All Event Cinema performances are £15 per person. Film Club Members pay only £14.
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COMING SOON
NORMA
SLEEPING BEAUTY (AUSTRALIAN BALLET)
STARRING Sonya Yoncheva CERT 12A RELEASE 26th Sep (7.15pm) LENGTH 180 minutes
KING LEAR (RSC)
This new production of Norma is The Royal Opera’s first in nearly 30 years. Directing is Àlex Ollé, who gives Norma a contemporary setting against a backdrop of a cruel civil war, and focus on the opera’s exploration of the conflict between an individual’s own desires and those of her society.
MISS SAIGON – 25TH ANNIVERSARY (SIR CAMERON MACKINTOSH)
COSÌ FAN TUTTE (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)
LES CONTES D’HOFFMAN (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)
STARRING Gillian Bevan CERT 12A RELEASE 28th Sep (7pm) LENGTH 180 minutes Cymbeline is a ruler of a divided Britain. When Innogen, the only living heir, marries her sweetheart in secret, an enraged Cymbeline banishes him. But a powerful figure behind the throne is plotting to seize power and murder them both. Innogen embarks on a dangerous journey that will reunite Cymbeline with a lost heir and reconcile the young lovers. Melly Still directs Shakespeare’s rarely performed romance.
12 Oct (7pm)
16 Oct (7pm) 17 Oct (6.30pm)
THE ENTERTAINER (THE KENNETH BRANAGH TC) 27 Oct (7.15pm) ANASTASIA (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)
CYMBELINE
4 Oct (7pm)
2 Nov (7.15pm) 15 Nov (6.15pm)
CINDERELLA (AUSTRALIAN BALLET)
23 Nov (7pm)
THE NUTCRACKER (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)
8 Dec (7.15pm)
THE TEMPEST (RSC)
11 Jan (7.15pm)
IL TROVATORE (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)
31 Jan (7.15pm)
WOOLF WORKS (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)
8 Feb (7.15pm)
SLEEPING BEAUTY (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)
28 Feb (7pm)
MADAMA BUTTERFLY (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)
30 Mar (7.15pm)
For more information on our range of Event Cinema performances, head to www.wellsfilmcentre.co.uk August 2016
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COMMUNITYEVENTS WHAT’S ON IN WELLS
From films to events, here’s a round-up of everything that’s going on in Wells this month. Keep the calendar handy to make sure you don’t miss out on anything.
MONDAY 1
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EELES FAMILY OF POTTERS EXHIBITION
Wells Town Hall
INDOOR MARKET
Wells Cathedral (August 1-7)
FREE WEEKLY STAINED GLASS WALKS
SUNDAY 7
Wells Cathedral (11.15am)
FRIDAY 12
NEW RELEASES
JASON BOURNE (12A) PETE’S DRAGON (TBA) ‘ANIMALS AT THE PALACE’ FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS The Bishop’s Palace
FREE WEEKLY EMBROIDERY WALKS
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
Wells Cathedral (11.15am)
The Bishop’s Palace
FAMILY FUN DAY
SATURDAY 13
The Bishop’s Palace MONDAY 8
‘WILDLIFE IN THE GARDEN’ FAMILY MUDDY MONDAYS
‘FOREST SCHOOL’ FAMILY MUDDY MONDAYS The Bishop’s Palace
The Bishop’s Palace
WEDNESDAY 10
FRIDAY 5
FAMILY ‘HAVE A GO’ SESSIONS
‘FAMILIAR FACES’ FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS The Bishop’s Palace
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INDOOR MARKET
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RAILWELLS MODEL RAILWAY SHOW
Wells Town Hall (August 13-14) WEDNESDAY 17
NEW RELEASES
NINE LIVES (PG)
AUGUST FINE ART, ANTIQUE AND COLLECTABLES AUCTION
‘CASTLES’ FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS
‘MEDIEVAL SELFIES’ FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS
THURSDAY 18
WEDNESDAY 24
SATURDAY 27
EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS BY YVONNE HARRY
FAMILY ACTIVITY ‘SOAP THE CANTERBURY TALES CARVING & MASONS’ MARKS’ The Bishop’s Palace
McCubbing & Redfern (1pm)
Wells Cathedral (August 18-27) FRIDAY 19
NEW RELEASES
SUICIDE SQUAD (15) SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS (TBA)
The Bishop’s Palace
Wells Cathedral FRIDAY 26
NEW RELEASES
BAD MOMS (TBA)
The Bishop’s Palace
INDOOR MARKET
Wells Town Hall MONDAY 29
WELLS MOAT BOAT RACE
The Bishop’s Palace
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COMMUNITYNEWS SUMMER AT WELLS GREENGROCERS CATHEDRAL TO OPEN SHOP
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ells Cathedral’s holiday family ‘have a go’ workshops always prove popular and, over the summer holidays, the Cathedral invites families to take part in two sessions where you may not only learn a little more about the Cathedral but also test out your creative skills! No need to book for either sessions and all materials will be provided! www.wellscathedral.org.uk Wednesday 10th August, 1.00 -3.00pm “Saints and Badges” £1 per person in the Cathedral Education Room. Guides are on hand to give FREE bespoke discovery tours on the theme. Explore the building looking for saints, hear some interesting stories about them, and learn about their symbols. Make a badge of a Saint’s symbol as found in the cathedral as a souvenir.
Wednesday 24th August, 10.30am – 12.30pm “Soap Carving and Masons’ Marks” £2 per person in the Cathedral Undercroft. Follow our masons’ marks treasure hunt. Can you find all the masons’ marks around the cathedral? Have a go at designing your own masons’ mark and carve it out of soap! Don’t forget to check out the free family trails available, as well as the free stained glass and embroidery ‘Weekly Walks’ which continue over the summer on most Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 11.15am. Again, no need to book. The themes for August are ‘Glowing Golds’ and ‘Who Runs the Cathedral’ respectively.
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he Market Courtyard is expanding, and the latest new addition is one that’ll be welcome to many people in Wells, as a greengrocers is moving into the next vacant shop – which will be available very soon. Nick, the owner, is currently running a stall in the Courtyard, but is very much looking forward to opening the shop. He’s also looking for a name for the shop, too. If you have any ideas then email them to dean@super8media.co.uk, and one winner will get £20 of vouchers to spend in the new shop!
WELLS’ AWARDWINNING WINE SHOP
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ongratulations to The Grape and the Good, who managed to win the ‘Best Wine Store’ award from the Muddy Stilettos website – despite some tough competition. The shop has a great selection of wines, spirits and beers – including many that are local to the area.
BUFF BONES WORKOUT AT THE PILATES BODY ALIGNED STUDIO
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ome along to our NEW Buff Bones classes. It is a medically endorsed full-body workout that is about building your bone strength, functional movement and joint mobility. At around the age of 35, we start to lose bone mass so it’s important to protect and keep bones and joints healthy. Did you know that 1 in 2 women over the age of 50 and 1 in 5 men over the age of 75 have low bone density or osteoporosis? We offer the perfect class for bone building, called Buff Bones. Classes are held on a Monday at 12pm or
Thursday at 12pm at the Pilates Body Aligned Studio. Your Buff bones class involves weight bearing, resistance and impact work. It also enhances muscle tone, improves fascial integrity of the muscles, joint flexibility and mobility, reduces the risk of falling by incorporating the three methods of balance – visual, vestibular and somatosensory (eyes, turning of head and proprioceptors). Book and reserve your places for any classes by calling Zoisa 07973 852529 or Corali 07984 426488 or emailing info@pilatesbodyaligned.uk.
£10 OFF A MEAL AT THREE WELLS!
COOK AUGUST OFFERS! This August turn your freezer into the best takeaway in town with COOK! Valid instore and online: Thai Takeaway for 2 for 12 From Monday 1 to Sunday 21. Indian Takeaway for 2 for £12 From Monday 22 to Sunday September 4.
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e’re still running our brilliant ‘£10 off a meal for two’ deal at the Three Wells in Polsham. Just take this magazine into the Three Wells pub on any day of the week and enjoy £10 off any meal for two or more during the month of August. To check out the pub’s menu, head to www.threewellspubwells.co.uk.
£10 off a meal for two!
COOK Wells, 13 Broad Street, Wells, BA5 2DJ Tel: 01749 677726 Web: www.cookfood.net
Offer finishes on September 1, 2016. Voucher can only be claimed on the food bill, so does not include the cost of any drinks.
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BACK TO SCHOOL!
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he summer holidays may be in full swing, but it’ll soon be time to think about getting that all-important uniform ready for a new school year. Britelly, on Queen Street, has a brilliant range of reasonably priced school bags for sale in their shop – along with tons of other film-related treats and the finest selection of TV and movie DVDs in Wells – and you can get £5 off many of them with the voucher below, too!
BATMAN COMIC COVER RETRO BAG
STAR WARS STORM TROOPER RETRO BAG
STAR WARS DARK SIDE RETRO BAG
STAR WARS R2-D2 STYLE RETRO BAG
£27.99 (RRP £30)
£27.99 (RRP £30)
ONLY £22.99 WITH COUPON
ONLY £22.99 WITH COUPON
£27.99 (RRP £30)
£27.99 (RRP £30)
DOCTOR WHO TARDIS RUCKSACK
£25 (RRP £30)
HARRY POTTER GRYFFINDOR RUCKSACK
£25 (RRP £30)
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ONLY £22.99 WITH COUPON
ONLY £22.99 WITH COUPON
SUPERMAN THAKKK RETRO BAG
COOKIE MONSTER RETRO BAG
STAR WARS WOOKIE RETRO BAG
£27.99 (RRP £30)
£27.99 (RRP £30)
£27.99 (RRP £30)
ONLY £22.99 WITH COUPON
NOW ONLY £17.99
ONLY £22.99 WITH COUPON
BRITELLY BAG OFFER!
All of the bags at Britelly are already cheaper than the recommended retail price, but you can get a further £5 off any bag retailing at £27.99 with this voucher! Just take in the magazine to the store, or cut out this voucher and pick the one you’d like from
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their extensive range – including official merchandise from Star Wars, Batman, Superman, Doctor Who, Mickey Mouse, Thunderbirds, Harry Potter and The Muppets.
All bags are subject to availability, so not all styles may be available at all times. Voucher offer ends September 3, 2016.
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NO MAN’S SKY
9 AUG
FROM: Sony FORMATS: PS4, PC
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here’s no denying that No Man’s Sky is a game with lofty ambitions. Part Elite: Dangerous (but with much simpler gameplay) and part Spore, it’s a game with four core values – in it you can indulge in exploration, survival, combat and trading. And plenty of it too, as the game is ruddy huge, as you fly between galaxies and planets, exploring new worlds, collecting new plants and trading with other gamers. The open universe in No Man’s Sky has a total of 18 quintillion planets, so it’s safe to assume that you’ll never visit them all, but you can upload your date to a central Atlas so that it can be traded with other gamers – earning you in-game credit at the same time. Oh, and while playing No Man’s Sky is better online, it can be played offline too. Ambitious in every way and utterly gorgeous to both look at and also play, No Man’s Sky is essential gaming, and a perfect example of what can be done with the current generation of gaming technology when developers make the effort.
Finished all your games and seen everything at the cinema? Then you really should take advantage of Insane Games’ brilliant 6 for a Fiver DVD deal. They’ve got a
Insane Games, located in St. Cuthbert Street, is one of the best independent gaming stores around, with helpful and knowledgeable staff that are always on hand to help find the perfect game for you. Not only does it 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.
massive range of top movies and TV shows on TV, so simply pick six you’d like, hand over a crisp fiver and they’re yours! Obviously this does exclude boxsets, though.
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COMMUNITYHEALTH
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5 EXERCISES TO KEEP YOU FIT THIS WEEK Start your path to fitness today! 1. Cardio
4. Flexibility
Try to include some cardiovascular exercise in your daily routine. This can be achieved by going on a halfhour run/walk or visiting your gym. However, there are lots of other things that you can do, such as dog walking or gardening, and sports such as golf or tennis. Even cleaning the house can be hard work and go towards your weekly active minutes.
Child’s Pose – 30 seconds hold x 2
2. Strength Always warm up before starting exercise with some jogging on the spot or skipping, light dynamic stretches and shoulder rotations. ¾ Press Up – 2 sets of 15-20 reps On your knees. Keep hips low and core engaged. Squats – 2 sets of 15-24 reps Head up, shoulders back and chest out. Aim to keep weight over heels.
3. Core Crunch – 2 sets of 15-24 reps Sat up, fingertips on temples, raise shoulder blades off floor and return. Standing March – 2 sets of 15-24 reps Stand up straight, shoulders back, chest out and with both hands on a door frame pushing away from you – don’t lean into it! Then lift one knee up high and then the other one, marching on the spot.
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James Amos has been the owner of Perfect Fit Training since autumn of last year. A former Marine, James has developed a fitness system that uses many of the attributes gained from his time in the Forces, and is ideal for those of any fitness level.
Quad stretch – 30 seconds hold x 2 Standing up with a wall for support, lift your heel towards the back of your leg until you feel a stretch. Try to maintain good posture and push your hips forwards to increase the stretch.
5. Balance Exercises that promote balance are good for training the core muscles that you use every day. Ball move in and out – 6 x 2 reps on each leg Find a ball of any sort and stand on one leg – don’t lock your knee out, keep it soft or slightly bent. Slowly roll the ball out with your foot to the right side and back, and then forwards and backwards, and then to the left and back. Repeat this twice on each leg, but avoid putting too much weight on the ball. James Amos 07783 679532 www.perfectfitwells.com
Flexible Memberships Fully Equipped Training studio Personal Training Stretch/Pilates – Monday 10.15am Physiotherapy Circuits/boxing classes Mixed Martial Arts classes Every Monday 7pm-9pm Book a Mixed Martial Arts class now and you’ll get a 50% discount (£7.50)! Email James on info@perfectfitwells.com Whatever your health and fitness goals, Perfect Fit will provide you with the expertise and motivation to achieve them.
Check out our website or find us on Facebook!
Tel: 07783 679532 Web: perfectfitwells.com Perfect Fit Training Studio, Unit 6, Keward Mill Park, Jocelyn Drive, Wells BA5 1DA
pilates body aligned massage, reiki, kinesiology and dance
PILATES CLASSES WEDNESDAY 6.30PM AND SATURDAY 8.45AM JOIN NOW!
PILATES, DANCE, MASSAGE, REIKI T: M: E: W:
New medically endorsed Buff Bones full-body exercise for strengthening bones and joints. A must if you have osteoporosis. Thursdays at 12pm.
01749 679015 07973 852529 info@zoisaholder.co.uk www.zoisaholder.co.uk
Pilates Body Aligned, 9a Market Street, Wells. BA5 2DS
Therapies offered: Sports Massage Deep Tissue Massage Pregnancy Massage Raindrop Technique Vibrational Raindrop Applied Kinesiology
Reiki Physiotherapy Reflexology Shiatsu Osteopathy Bowen Therapy
ADULT BALLET – THURSDAYS AT 4PM
THEEND The last page is a bit different this month, as we’ve got some colouring in to keep the kids busy for five minutes during the holidays! Finding Dory is still showing at the start of August, so be sure to catch it at the Wells Film Centre before it goes…
Quiz Answers ROUND 1: 1. Mark Rylance 2. Blue tag 3. Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone 4. Acorn 5. Daniel Radcliffe ROUND 2: 1. Frozen 2. Ratatouille 3. How to Train Your Dragon ROUND 3: 1. Casablanca 2. Psycho 3. Silence of the Lambs 4. Spider-Man 5. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back ROUND 4: 1. Bad Boys 2. Men in Black 3. Hancock 4. Ali ROUND 5: 1. Absolutely Fabulous – Edina Monsoon 2. Star Trek Beyond – Bones 3. Finding Dory – Mr Ray 4. Suicide Squad – Deadshot 5. Reservoir Dogs – Mr Pink 6. Bambi – Thumper
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The Changing Room INDEPENDENT WINE MERCHANT
A dress agency for quality pre-owned fashion for men and women The Changing Room 7 Queen Street Wells BA5 2DP
01749 674896 jeanne@changingroomwells.com www.changingroomwells.com
WORLDWIDE WINES CRAFT AND LOCAL BEERS AND SPIRITS FREE TASTING SATURDAYS CASE DISCOUNTS AND FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WINE DINNERS AND EVENTS WEDDINGS AND PARTIES CORPORATE GIFTS 2 Priory Road, Wells (next to The Good Earth) 01749 938180 www.thegrapeandthegood.com
Wells Town Hall
Licensed for Civil Ceremonies In addition to being licensed for civil ceremonies, the Town Hall has a Public Entertainment Licence, a selfcontained Bar Area and a modern well-equipped Kitchen that can cater for up to 180 people, and is also available to hire for Wedding Receptions, Dances, Concerts, Fairs and Meetings. For full details of how the Town Hall can cater for your special occasion, please contact the Town Hall Manager on the details below.
Wells Town Hall, Market Place, Wells BA5 2RB Tel: 01749 673091 Email: thm@wells.gov.uk
AUGUST at WELLS CATHEDRAL “The most beautiful cathedral ever; so much to see and learn” (TripAdvisor comment) • Daily FREE scheduled guided tours (not Sundays). No booking required • Daily family trails available in the Cathedral • Saturday and Wednesday mornings FREE themed stained glass and embroidery walks (from 11.15am, Apr -Oct). No booking required • Friday 5 August Lunchtime concert • Wednesday 10 August “Saints and Badges” Family ‘Have a Go’ Workshop, 1.30-3.30pm, £1 per person. No booking required • Thursday 11 August Lunchtime organ recital • Wednesday 24 August “Soap Carving and Masons’ Marks” Family ‘Have a Go’ Workshop, 10.30-12.30pm, £2 per person. No booking required Why not make a day of it with tasty, homemade refreshments in our Cathedral café, including children’s meals. Donations are welcome on entry.
www.wellscathedral.org.uk
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PRINCES ROAD, WELLS, SOMERSET BA5 1TD
01749 673195
STATE OF THE ART 3D
DISABLED ACCESS ON ALL 3 SCREENS
OPEN 7 A S Y A D WEEK
SUNDAY SAVERS
Saturday morning film club
A world of cinema ★ awaits! ★ WELLS FILM CENTRE
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EVENT CINEMA ★ SUNDAY SAVERS: FILMS AFTER 7PM ARE JUST £5 (PLUS £1.50 FOR 3D) ON A SUNDAY. SATURDAY MORNING FILM CLUB: JUST £5 EACH