Widescreen December 2016

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 19

DECEMBER 2016

PASSENGERS Hollywood’s hottest couple reach for the stars

Moana

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Bad Santa 2

Collateral Beauty

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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH OUR FESTIVE MENU!

We have a stunning festive menu running from November 21.

Head to our website to find out more!

COME AND TRY OUR CARVERY!

We have a fresh and varied carvery available 7 days a week!

Available from 12-3 Monday-Saturday and 12-7.30 on Sundays. Meals come in 3 different sizes, and with 3 meats and a vegetarian option.

Polsham, Wells, Somerset BA5 1RW 01749 673783 www.threewellspubwells.co.uk www.facebook.com/threewellspub

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THE WELLS FILM CENTRE STORY

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re you ready for Christmas yet? Put up the tree and sorted all your present shopping? If you’re anything like us then you’ve probably still got quite a bit to do, but if you need a break from the hectic shopping then pop by and see us, as we’ve got another great line-up of movies for you.

Star Wars fans will obviously want to check out Rogue One, but they may also be interested in the sci-fi drama Passengers, while families are well catered for with both Ballerina

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and Monster Trucks. And Clint Eastwood’s latest directorial effort, Sully, is one not to miss, either.

To find out showtimes for any of our films or Event Cinema, head to www.wellsfilmcentre.co.uk, check us out on Facebook, or ring us on 01749 673195 and we’ll be glad to help.

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.

SULLY

2 DEC BALLERINA

19 DEC

MOANA

2 DEC PASSENGERS

21 DEC

THE BIRTH OF A NATION

9 DEC

OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY 23 DEC

COLLATERAL ROGUE ONE: A STAR BEAUTY WARS STORY 15 DEC MONSTER BAD SANTA 2 16 DEC TRUCKS

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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 December 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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Pop by to check out our great range of competitively priced laptops and tablets – including the Linx 1010 tablet/keyboard combo.

For all your computing needs Sales and repairs – computers, laptops and tablets Accessories – printers, monitors, speakers, keyboards, chargers, headsets, etc.

Ink cartridges for most brands Quality refurbished computers and laptops available Free professional advice in plain English!

01749 674466 Keward Park Business Units office@wellscope.co.uk Glastonbury Road www.facebook.com/WellscopeComputers Wells BA5 1QE

The Changing Room Christmas Highlights at Wells Cathedral 2016 At the heart of Wells Cathedral is our daily pattern of worship and this continues over the Christmas period. Details of all our events and services during this special time in the church calendar can be found on our website but highlights include:

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

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Daily FREE scheduled guided tours (not Sundays)

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13, 14, 15 and 16 December Cathedral Christmas Lunches in Vicars’ Hall (booking required) 20 and 21 December, 8.00pm Cathedral Candlelight Concerts (booking required) 21 December, 10.30am - 1.00pm Family Holiday ‘Make a Christmas Tree Decoration’ activity

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22 and 23 December, 6.00pm Wells Cathedral Carol Services 24 December, 2.00pm and 3.15pm Family Crib Services

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PASSENGERS TBA STARRING: Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen, Andy Garcia DIRECTOR: Morten Tyldum RUN TIME: TBA

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he spaceship Starship Avalon, on its 120-year voyage to a distant colony planet known as ‘Homestead II’ and transporting 5,259 people, has a malfunction in two of its sleep chambers. As a result, two hibernation pods open prematurely

SEE IT IF YOU LIKED

The Martian (2015)

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and the two people that awake are stranded on the spaceship, still 90 years from their destination.

Aurora Dunn (Jennifer Lawrence) is a journalist from New York City who is interested in cosmic travel. Jim Preston (Chris Pratt) is a mechanical engineer from Denver who wants to leave Earth and bought the ticket for the journey.

The two soon discover that the malfunction that caused them to be awoken prematurely is not the only problem afflicting the huge spaceship, and as they try to find a way out, they soon find themselves falling in love. December 2016

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FILM FACTS The voice of The Starship Avalon belongs to voiceover artist Emma Clarke, who is also one of the iconic ‘Mind the Gap’ voices on London Underground.

Originally, Keanu Reeves was down to play the male lead, with Rachel McAdams in the female one.

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he story of Chesley Sullenberger, an American pilot who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight’s passengers and crew. This dramatic gem stars the always brilliant Tom Hanks and is directed by the legend that is Clint Eastwood.

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STARRING: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Anna Gunn DIRECTOR: Clint Eastwood RUN TIME: 96 minutes

2 DEC

SPECIAL NEEDS SCREENING DECEMBER 21

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STARRING: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Jemaine Clement, Nicole Scherzinger DIRECTOR: Ron Clements, John Musker RUN TIME: 103 minutes

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oana is set in ancient Polynesia, where an terrible curse reaches an impetuous Chieftain’s daughter’s island, she answers the Ocean’s call to seek out the demigod to set things right. After the huge successes of Frozen and Zootropolis, this is another animated delight from the masters of the genre, Disney.

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Christmas

Menu Available from 1st December

Our new Ricoh

Digital Presses are now installed

with exciting new features including:

Vibrant Full Colour Printing with new innovative 5th colour option including white & clear inks New booklet making features incorporating square backed spine and trimming facility

01749 672477

St Andrew’s Park, Princes Road, Wells, Somerset BA5 1TE email: sales@standrewspress.co.uk

www.standrewspress.co.uk

3 courses £15.95 2 courses £13.95

Starter

Tomato and basil soup with slice of bread Brussels pate with caramelised onion and melba toast Smoked salmon roulade stuffed with cream cheese and chives, served with crostini

Main Course Roast Turkey with all the trimmings and turkey gravy Pan-fried Cod loin with dill and lemon butter Baked Ricotta and spinach stuffed crepes with herby tomato sauce All main courses served with roast potatoes and vegetables

Desert Christmas pudding with custard Ice cream with fruit sauce Treacle and stem ginger tart

Please feel free to bring your own alcohol to complement your meal

Spinning Wheel Café Guardhouse Lane, Wells Booking: 01749 675623 07907 923326

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www.shakescocktailbar.com www.greatshakesbar.com 10 Heritage Courtyard, Sadler Street, Wells BA5 2RR 01749 671980

Currently a vibrant and busy burrito bar located in a prime position on Street’s High Street, Amigos is very popular with local students and Street shop/office workers.

Under the current ownership, Amigos is open five lunchtimes a week, but there’s plenty of scope for evening and weekend opening for any new owner, whatever style of business. This is a stunning opportunity to own a thriving business in Street!

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For more information, call Alan on 01458 898150, or email admin@solylunatapas.com

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et against the antebellum South, The Birth of a Nation follows Nat Turner (Nate Parker), a slave and preacher. As Nat witnesses countless atrocities – against himself and his fellow slaves – he orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom.

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STARRING: Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Penelope Ann Miller, Jackie Earle Haley DIRECTOR: Nate Parker RUN TIME: 120 minutes

9 DEC

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T ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY TBA STARRING: Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, Forest Whitaker, James Earl Jones DIRECTOR: Gareth Edwards RUN TIME: 133 minutes

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he first of the spin-off Star Wars movies (there are two more planned) takes up the story of the Rebellion squad that attempt to steal the plans of the first Death Star. Rogue One also sees the return of Darth Vader – once again voiced by James Earl Jones.

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uelled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus, to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. This sequel may be in incredibly bad taste, but it's also every bit as funny as the first Bad Santa movie.

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STARRING: Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, Tony Cox, Christina Hendricks DIRECTOR: Mark Waters RUN TIME: 92 minutes

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et in 1879 Paris.

An orphan girl dreams of becoming a ballerina and flees her rural Brittany for Paris, where she passes for someone else and accedes to the position of pupil at the Grand Opera house.

BALLERINA U STARRING: Dane DeHaan, Elle Fanning, Maddie Ziegler, Carly Rae Jepsen DIRECTORS: Eric Summer, Éric Warin RUN TIME: 89 minutes

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hen his uptight CEO sister threatens to shut down his branch, the branch manager throws an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save the day, but the party gets way out of hand…

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STARRING: Kate McKinnon, Olivia Munn, Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman DIRECTORS: Josh Gordon, Will Speck RUN TIME: 105 minutes

23 DEC

R COLLATERAL BEAUTY 12A STARRING: Will Smith, Keira Knightley, Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren, Naomie Harris DIRECTOR: David Frankel RUN TIME: 97 minutes

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etreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time and Death.

Receiving unexpected answers, he begins to see how these things interlock and how even loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.

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T MONSTER TRUCKS PG STARRING: Jane Levy, Lucas Till, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Thomas Lennon DIRECTOR: Chris Wedge RUN TIME: 104 minutes

Nick’s

Fruit and Veg Fruit, Vegetables, Eggs, Honey All Class 1 Market Fresh Veggie Boxes: Fruit, Vegetables or a mix. £5 or £10 Christmas Trees and Holly Wreaths for sale!

Open 9.30-4.30 Tuesday-Saturday 38 Market Street Courtyard 07771 831832

he film of the toy sees a High School Senior build a monster truck from bits and pieces of scrapped cars – oh, and a creature with a taste for speed!

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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.

ANDRÉ RIEU: CHRISTMAS WITH ANDRÉ

THE NUTCRACKER

STARRING André Rieu CERT U RELEASE 8th Dec (10.30am) LENGTH 130 minutes

The Royal Ballet’s glorious production of The Nutcracker, created by Peter Wright in 1984, is without doubt the production par excellence of an all-time ballet favourite.

It’s Christmas Eve, and Drosselmeyer sweeps young Clara away on a fantasy adventure in which time is suspended, the family living room becomes a great battlefield, and a magical journey takes them to the Kingdom of Sweets.

Tchaikovsky’s glittering score, the gorgeous festive stage designs and The Royal Ballet’s captivating dancing – including an exquisite pas de deux between the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince – make this Nutcracker the quintessential Christmas experience.

André Rieu: Christmas with André is a 130-minute festive celebration, featuring a never before seen 90-minute recorded Christmas concert packed with all the favourites including Hallelujah, Jingle Bells, White Christmas, and many more performed

by André and his famous Johann Strauss Orchestra along with his sopranos and tenors.

As an exclusive for cinema audiences, André will be inviting his fans to his hometown for a live intimate tour of Maastricht’s magical Christmas highlights, as well as participating in a Q&A with questions submitted by cinema audiences.

STARRING The Royal Ballet CERT 12A RELEASE 8th Dec (7.15pm) LENGTH 135 minutes

PRICES All Event Cinema performances are £15 per person. Film Club Members pay only £14.

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COMING SOON THE TEMPEST (RSC)

11 Jan (7.15pm)

IL TROVATORE (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

31 Jan (7.15pm)

AMADEUS (NATIONAL THEATRE)

2 Feb (7pm)

WOOLF WORKS (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

8 Feb (7.15pm)

SAINT JOAN (NATIONAL THEATRE)

16 Feb (7pm)

SLEEPING BEAUTY (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

28 Feb (7pm)

NO MAN’S LAND

HEDDA GABLER (NATIONAL THEATRE)

STARRING Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart CERT 15 RELEASE 15th Dec (7pm) LENGTH 180 minutes

MADAMA BUTTERFLY (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

Following their hit run on Broadway, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End stage in Harold Pinter’s No Man’s Land, broadcast live to cinemas from Wyndham’s Theatre, London.

Two ageing writers, Hirst and Spooner, meet in a Hampstead pub and continue their drinking into the night at Hirst’s stately house nearby. As the pair become increasingly inebriated, and their stories more unbelievable, the conversation soon turns into a power game, further complicated by the return home of two sinister younger men.

Also starring Owen Teale and Damien Molony, don’t miss this glorious revival of Pinter’s comic classic. The broadcast will be followed by a Q&A with the cast and director Sean Mathias.

TWELFTH NIGHT (NATIONAL THEATRE)

9 Mar (7pm) 30 Mar (7.15pm) 6 Apr (7pm)

JEWELS (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

11 Apr (7.15pm)

COPPELIA (AUSTRALIAN BALLET)

19 Apr (7pm)

JULIUS CAESAR (RSC)

26 Apr (7pm)

ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA (RSC)

24 May (7pm)

THREE BALLETS (ROYAL OPERA HOUSE)

7 Jun (7.15pm)

For more information on our range of Event Cinema performances, head to www.wellsfilmcentre.co.uk December 2016

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WELLS CINEMA NEWS

WELLS FESTIVAL OF FILM: FIRST NEWS Hot Fuzz is coming back to Wells, and you can win two tickets!

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he theme of this year’s Wells Festival of Film is Celebration, showcasing all the different things we do at The Film Centre.

We’ve already got two events that you can now buy tickets for. The first is Wednesday, April 26, where we kick off with an Event Cinema.

Julius Caesar by the Royal Shakespeare Company will be live by satellite from Stratford Upon Avon.

Tickets are £15 each, doors open 6pm, and the performance starts at 7pm. We have something special planned for around 6.15pm, but more details on that to follow…

The second is a very special outdoor screening of Hot Fuzz in The Bishop’s Palace grounds. The drawbridge opens at 7.30pm with the film starting

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at 9pm. Tickets are £20 each and includes food and a drink. Bring your own blanket or seating and an umbrella, as the show will go on whatever the weather. Please note you must be 15 or over to attend. There will be some pre-show entertainment too, so it’s a night not to be missed.

We have two pairs of tickets to give away for the outdoor screening of Hot Fuzz. To be in with a chance to win, just answer the question below: Can you name the three films and their correct Cornetto flavour in Edgar Wright’s Cornetto Trilogy?

Send your answer on a postcard to Wells Film Centre, Princes Road, Wells BA5 1TD no later than January 20. Winners will be notified by February 1.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

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he Cinema is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. We wish all our customers past, present and future a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

POPPY SUCCESS

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he Poppy Appeal hit £25,000, which is £5,000 up on last year! Derek Cooper, the Poppy Organiser of The Royal British Legion Wells branch, would like to say a massive thank you to all who gave and the many helpers. Those who stood in the cold in the streets at the market stall or did house to house. The dozen of helpers who sat in our supermarkets, and the team that helped get all the poppies and boxes out and back again, count all the money from all over Wells and the surrounding villages – you have been brilliant.

A HOT DATE

As the pub featured in Hot Fuzz, The Crown are delighted to have teamed up with Wells Film Centre to offer fans a special weekend break in the heart of Wells, aka ‘Sandford’.

Guests will stay at the 15th century inn for two nights, from Friday, April 28. During Friday evening, guests will watch Hot Fuzz in the stunning grounds of The Bishop’s Palace – setting for the NWA meeting in the film – as part of the Wells Festival of Film. A meal at the Palace will be included.

Saturday will be an opportunity for guests to explore the film’s many locations around Wells, before spending time to do as they please for the rest of the day.

The price of the Hot Fuzz break, based on two sharing a twin or double room, will be £250. Guests may upgrade to a four-poster room for £280.

Prices include a two-night stay at The Crown, with breakfast, and entry to the screening of the film at the Bishop’s Palace.

Please note rooms are subject to availability.

Please book direct with The Crown on 01749 673457 or email stay@crownatwells.co.uk.

Photo © Tony Bolton.

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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.

THURSDAY 1

MONDAY 5

SUNDAY 11

STREET’S CHRISTMAS CRACKER

SOMERSET COUNTY SCHOOLS CELEBRATION

Bath and West Showground

High Street, Street

Wells Cathedral

FRIDAY 2

WEDNESDAY 7

NEW RELEASES

TOY COLLECTORS FAIR

AGE UK SOMERSET CAROL SERVICE

MOANA (PG) SULLY (12A)

Wells Cathedral

SATURDAY 3

THURSDAY 8

EVENT CINEMA

CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET

ANDRÉ RIEU: CHRISTMAS WITH ANDRÉ THE NUTCRACKER

Browne’s Garden Centre

GIFT WRAP STUDIO

The Bishop’s Palace

FRIDAY 9

NEW RELEASE

SUNDAY 4

WELLS CHRISTMAS BROCANTE FAIR

Wells Market Place MONDAY 12

SPECIAL SCHOOLS CAROL SERVICE

THE BIRTH OF A NATION (15)

Wells Cathedral

Bath and West Showground

SATURDAY 10

THURSDAY 15

REINDEER PARADE

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

GIANT FLEA MARKET

Wells Market Place

SANTA’S GROTTO

Swan Hotel, Wells

NEW RELEASE

Little Theatre, Wells (December 10-17)

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (TBA)

SOMERSET SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT

NO MAN’S LAND

St. Cuthbert’s Church, Wells

EVENT CINEMA

HAZELGROVE CAROL SERVICE

Wells Cathedral

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DECEMBER FRIDAY 16

NEW RELEASE

MONDAY 19

FRIDAY 23

NEW RELEASE

NEW RELEASE

BAD SANTA 2 (15)

BALLERINA (U)

OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY (15)

CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS

TUESDAY 20

SATURDAY 24

The Bishop’s Palace SATURDAY 17

GIANT CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Wells Town Hall

SPECTACULAR BATH AND WEST CHRISTMAS PARTY

Bath and West Showground

D H James & Somerset Frames

CANDLELIGHT CONCERT

Wells Cathedral

NEW RELEASES

FAMILY CRIB SERVICE

Wells Cathedral

WEDNESDAY 21

NEW RELEASE

FRIDAY 30

NEW RELEASES

PASSENGERS (TBA) WELLS MARKET – EXTRA DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

COLLATERAL BEAUTY (12A) MONSTER TRUCKS (PG)

Wells Market Place (December 21-24)

Armandine is pleased to have completed our shop refit! We still have the same selection of products, but we’ve added some exciting new ones that are described below.

GALLERY

PICTURE FRAMES

DIGITAL PRINTING

Bespoke Custom Framing

We have some amazing samples of the high-quality printing that we are able to achieve in-store, including acrylic blocks, printing onto aluminium or even wood.

We also have a large photo gift selection that includes key rings, custom cards, calenders, wedding proofs, keepsakes and many more. Come into our store to see our complete range.

We specialise in custom frame making that includes handcoloured moulding to suit your picture or artwork perfectly. You can get an idea of available mouldings and costs from www.somersetframes.co.uk/ framedesigner or come in-store to view our wide range of mouldings.

Ready-made Frames

We have a large range of ready-made frames that are available in the majority of standard print sizes. Our range includes affordable polymer, midrange wood or high-end, silver-plated frames.

Sale Frames

We have a large range of SALE frames, with prices starting from as low as £1.49 for standard-sized frames.

Accessories

If you need to hang a picture on a wall or seal a print from the elements, we have an accessory or service to suit all of your framing needs.

ARTIST MATERIALS Winsor & Newton and St Cuthbert’s Mill paper are just two of the brand names we have in-stock. If you are an artist who enjoys oil paints, watercolours, acrylics, or sketching then we have the product for you.

Armandine Gallery, 23 Sadler Street, Wells BA5 2RR

CREATE YOUR OWN CERAMICS In Store

We have a large range of ceramics, including mugs, plates, pet bowls, children’s piggy banks, house signs, and many more ready for you to take home to create your very own personalised design. When complete, just drop it back to us, where we will glaze and fire it to create a professional ceramic finish.

Workshops

If you have a party or would like to try a new activity then we are also available for workshops. We will come to your organised event with all of our designs for you to choose from and, when complete, we will bring your masterpiece back with us to glaze and fire ready for collection.

Tel: 01749 671255 www.somersetframes.co.uk

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COMMUNITYNEWS DECEMBER AT WELLS CATHEDRAL

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ells Cathedral offers a number of free lunchtime concerts throughout the month of December including:

Wednesday, December 21 (10.30am-1pm) – Family Christmas Holiday ‘Make a Christmas Tree Decoration’ activity.

Suitable for all ages, and no need to book, just turn up and get involved! Plus during the Christmas holidays a Christmas story trail will also be available. Explore the Cathedral to find the glass, carvings and cloth that relate to the Christmas story (trail sheets available from the Donation Desk from 14th December). www.wellscathedral.org.uk

BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS!

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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.

£10 off a meal for two!

Thursday 22 and Friday 23 December (6pm) – Wells Cathedral Carol Services.

A traditional carol service led by Wells Cathedral Choir, plus bible readings. These services take place on both nights from 6-7.30pm and are always popular so please arrive in good time! www.wellscathedral.org.uk Saturday, December 24 (2pm and 3.15pm) – Wells Cathedral Family Crib Services.

A very warm welcome is offered to Wells Cathedral’s crib services, especially to children who are invited to dress as a shepherd, or an angel or a King! We’ll have some dressing up clothes for children who will also be invited to take part in making our own real nativity scene in the cathedral. Each service will last approximately 30 minutes. www.wellscathedral.org.uk

COOK DECEMBER OFFERS! Why not enjoy Christmas this year and let someone else do all the hard work? Here are some of the Christmas deals running through December at your local Cook shop.

Stress Free Christmas Lunch for 2 – £32 Stress Free Christmas Lunch for 8 – £110 Stress Free Canapes, Party Food & Puddings.

Free Home Delivery on all orders over £30!

COOK Wells, 13 Broad Street, Wells, BA5 2DJ Tel: 01749 677726 Web: www.cookfood.net

Offer finishes on January 1, 2017. Voucher can only be claimed on the food bill, so does not include the cost of any drinks. Excludes small carveries and sandwiches.

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HAVE A GRAPE CHRISTMAS!

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t’s at this time of year that we naturally begin to think about parties and liquid refreshment.

Luckily for us, we have an expert in Wells, and his job is to make sure you leave his shop with the finest wines, spirits and beers available.

Andrew Kinnersley of The Grape and the Good on Priory Road offers expert buying advice and a wide range, regardless of whether you’re looking for a unique present or a bottle of bubbly for Christmas or New Year.

For example, Andrew sells gift packs of Cheddar Ales, mini-kegs from the Milk St. Brewery in Frome, beer from The Wild Beer Co. in Evercreech and around 30 different types of gin!

He’s got some great deals on fizzy for New Year’s

Eve, but if you fancy something a bit different, then we definitely recommend that you check out the delicious elderflower liqueur.

INDEPENDENT WINE MERCHANT

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

Book now for our very special Christmas Meals!

Delicious all-day breakfast all our d like to wish ris Daniels woulve tmas Ch y rr Me ry customers a ppy New Year! and a Ha opening times: Monday-Saturday 8.30am-4.30pm Sunday 10am-3pm

5 Queen Street, Wells BA5 2DP 01749 672146

Professional Focused - Service Driven

Your Local Independent Service FREE £50 GIFT VOUCHER with every 50-plus plan (£25 voucher for all other plans) taken out by 31 January Telephone (24-hour) 01749 670100 Email tom@wellsfuneralservices.co.uk Website www.wellsfuneralservices.co.uk

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COMMUNITYNEWS MAKE SURE TINCKNELLS ARE ON YOUR LIST THIS CHRISTMAS! Come and discover what’s on your doorstep

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f you’re looking for a good toy shop in the Wells area for your Christmas shopping, then you may not know that Tincknell Country Store have a huge range, with over 2,000 Toys to choose from.

Tincknell Country Store caters for both boys and girls of all ages, with many big brand names as well as some more niche and harder to find products.

With a Farm and Country theme, the shop stocks a massive range of toy tractors, farm buildings, farmyard animals and pony toys and gifts, as well as

games, puzzles and so much more – perfect for those budding young farmers or horsey mad kids.

Tincknell Country Store are open seven days a week, and their new website www. tincknellcountrystore.co.uk shows off their full range – and with Click & Collect you can reserve an item to collect in store. The shop is well worth putting on your list this Christmas, but be prepared as it might not just be toys for the kids you leave with, as there is plenty of gifts to choose from for the grown-ups too!

Glastonbury Rd Wells BA5 1TH Farm and Country Toys for all ages. With over 2,000 Toys to choose from we’ve everything a budding young Farmer or Horsey mad child could want.

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GUILD CELEBRATES FIRST YEAR The perfect place for locally made beautiful presents

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he Somerset Guild of Craftsmen is celebrating its first year in Wells.

The Guild is one of the oldest Crafts Guilds in the country, having been founded in 1933. It has operated from several locations in Somerset, but it is hoped it has now found a permanent home in Wells, the true cultural centre of Somerset.

“The first year has not been easy,” reports Guild Master, John Candler. “The economic uncertainty over the past year

has had a noticeable effect on trade.” This Christmas, the Guild is offering a wide range of new products all from excellent local makers – unique gifts at a wide variety of price points. As this small stone relief shows, the Guild will fight hard to become an integral part of Wells life, and we look forward to celebrating with them many more anniversaries to come.

The Guild is at 23a Broad Street, through the archway beside Pickwicks. www.somersetguild.co.uk

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CHARACTER GIFTS PAST AND PRESENT NOSTALGIC GAMES

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This brand-new selection of reproduction family board games features classic TV character favourites of the 1960s and 70s.

All with faithfully reproduced artwork from the original games.

Titles include Captain Scarlet, Thunderbirds, The Magic Roundabout, Z-Cars and The Lone Ranger.

THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT, THUNDERBIRDS, CAPTAIN SCARLET £12.99 EACH. Z-CARS, THE LONE RANGER £9.99 EACH

HARRY POTTER GIFTS With the release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, there has never been a better time to be a Harry Potter fan. Brand new for Christmas is a Harry Potter Four-Piece Dinner Set in Gryffindor House Colours, and beautifully packaged in a gift box.

The range includes individual glasses, bowl and mugs in various designs. Also Small A5 or Large A3 Wall/Door Signs with a variety of slogans. Pocket Money Gifts include a mix of Hogwarts House Notebooks, Magnet Sets, Mini-Tins and 150-Piece Mini Jigsaw Puzzles.

HARRY POTTER FOUR-PIECE DINNER SET £27.50 EACH. HARRY POTTER A3 WALL SIGN £10 EACH

MOOMIN GIFTS & STATIONARY First appearing in the 1940s, the Moomins remain a favourite with each generation. The Moomin Money Box is a lovely piece and suitable for any age. Notepads and Stationery are also available. The Moomin Cosmetic Bag is a perfect gift, and may be complimented by the Cosmetic Mirror also available.

BRITELLY stocks a number of Moomin items, including Soft Toys, Purse, Backpack and even a Moomin Umbrella for those rainy days.

MOOMIN COSMETIC BAG £9.99 EACH. MOOMIN CERAMIC MONEY BOX £12.99 EACH

STAR WARS With The Force Awakens launching so near to Christmas last year, many Star Wars fans missed out on their fix of BB-8 merchandise – so why not search some out this year? The BB-8 Large Money Bank is an ideal centrepiece for any collection, or why not choose the similar-sized Cookie Jar? With Rogue One: A Star Wars Story released this month, the Darth Vader Large Shaped Mug is an ideal gift, perfect for that large cuppa or a great desk tidy if you want to keep it in mint condition.

A vast array of Star Wars Merchandise is available in store to suit any pocket, including Retro Bags and Wallets, A3/A5 Metal Signs, Glasses, Mugs & Bowls – plus a rather exclusive 16-Piece Dinner set (limited stocks).

BB-8 LARGE MONEY BANK (BOXED) £14.99 EACH. DARTH VADER LARGE SHAPED MUG (BOXED) £9.60 EACH. (WAS £12) 20% OFF 6 Queen Street, WELLS BA5 2DP 01749 676700

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All items & prices are subject to availability and change without notice.

Discounted items valid until 31st December 2016.

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THE LAST GUARDIAN

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FROM: Sony Interactive Entertainment FORMATS: PS4

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ncredibly, The Last Guardian has been in development for nearly 10 years now. Announced way back in 2007 and originally planned for release on the PS3, delays have meant that now the game is to be released on PlayStation 4 only. And what a game it is.

Created by Fumito Ueda, the genius that previously brought us Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, in The Last Guardian you play a young boy who befriends a giant half-bird, half-dog called Trico. Both the boy and Trico are in danger, so it’s up to you to guide the creature to safety.

Graphically, The Last Guardian is in a league of its own, as its unique look and feel is unlike any other PS4 game you’ve played. But the standout feature of the game has to be the technical achievement of bringing Trico to life. The way the animal moves and the interactions with the boy is outstanding.

Ueda’s previous games are emotional rollercoasters that pull you in, engage you and force you to create attachments to the characters within them, and it’s clear that The Last Guardian continues that theme.

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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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 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince B Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them C A Series of Unfortunate Events

The latest releases famous Star Wars character 1 Which makes a dramatic reappearance in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story? famous actor directed Tom Hanks 2 Which in the dramatic Sully?

A Elf B The Smurfs C The Santa Clause

movie version of the sequel to Fifty 3 The Shades of Grey is coming to the cinema in February, but what is it called? famous ex-wrestler and now 4 Which acting superstar plays one of the lead roles in the much-anticipated Moana?

Kennedy in Jackie?

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A Arrival B Contact C Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Quiz Answers Round 1: 1. Darth Vader 2. Clint Eastwood 3. Fifty Shades Darker 4. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson 5.

Natalie Portman ROUND 2: 1. B 2. A 3. C

is tipped for an Oscar nomination 5 Who (and probable win) in the role of Jackie

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Zoisa’s goals are to create, inspire, support and share her knowledge, experience and wisdom to inform, educate and provide hope.

Are you at risk of falling? What can you do?

At Pilates Body Aligned we can help you with…

An assessment and guidance from Physio, Jo Lott Pilates Balance and Mobility Classes A NEW 6-week falls prevention class starting in 2017.

Facts about falls: Over 4 million people a year aged 65 and over are hospitalised due to falls and fractures.

1 in 10 older people who fall lose confidence in their ability to stay independent, leave their homes and keep active.

Falls can be reduced by up to 54% with an exercise program.

These facts are from an Age UK document.

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