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n THE GOOD OLD DAyS most of us would have been looking forward to a day off work on 9th June. With the likelihood of warmer weather our seaside towns and tourism businesses would be loving it, but nowadays it’s not to be. Whit Monday is a thing of the past, replaced by the May Day Bank Holiday on the first Monday in May and the Spring Bank Holiday on the last Monday.

Whit Sunday, the seventh Sunday after Easter, is celebrated by Christians as the day on which the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles, and the following day was customarily one for celebrations, dancing, fairs and feasts. However, most of the few traditional events that survive have been moved to the Spring Bank Holiday. As Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the Vernal Equinox on 21st March, it can be on any date between 22nd March and 25th April. This year it was very late – 20th April – but if it had been at its earliest then we would have already celebrated Whit Monday on 11th May. In the early years of the 19th century certain saints’ days were observed as holidays at the Bank of England – more than 30 a year, would you believe! In 1830 this number was reduced to 18, but it wasn’t until the Bank Holidays Acts of 1871 and 1875 that certain days were formally recognised as public holidays when banks are closed by law. The number as well as the dates of some of these have been altered subsequently, but originally most were associated with Christian festivals, notably Christmas Day and Boxing Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday, and Whit Monday.

Some countries in mainland Europe have many more public holidays, usually on the pretext of celebrating the day of some obscure saint, while in the UK the best we have come up with has been a proposal to replace May Day with Trafalgar Day in mid-October to lengthen the tourism season. Better, perhaps, would be to celebrate St Crispin’s Day on 25th October.

Crispin, a Frenchman martyred in the 3rd century, was adopted as the patron saint of shoemakers who, in the 17th century, took every Monday off, claiming they were celebrating St Crispin. Or how about St Frideswide’s Day on 19th October – this holy virgin provides cause for commemoration for restoring the sight of an 8th-century Mercian king who had been struck blind for lustily pursuing her. A quick skim through the Daily Missal reveals plenty more excuses for a day off, though the Bank of England’s 30-plus seems excessive even by continental standards.

After the plethora of Bank Holidays in April and May there’s a three-month gap till August Bank Holiday then nearly four months till Christmas. Let’s think afresh about our calendar of public holidays and devise a better spread through the year.

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CONTENTS Our FRONT COVER is almost entirely due to an enthusiastic photographer ANNOUNCEMENTS & CLASSIFIED - 48 ANTIQUES & COLLECTING - 28 ARTS - 17 BRUTON - 8 BUSINESS - 7 CARING for the ELDERLY golden years - 18 CASTLE CARY - 21 CROSSWORD - 50 CYCLE BABBLE - 29 FATHER’S DAY - 27 GARDENING - 41 HOUSE & HOME - 9 LEISURE & TRAVEL - 28 LETTERS - 5 LOOKING GOOD & FEELING FINE - 46 MENTIONED in DISPATCHES - 6 MOTORING - 26 MUSIC for the MONTH - 29 NOTICE BOARD - 8 PAPERCHASE - 47 PHONE-A-FIRM - 48 PUBS - 37 R. A. WICKS Ltd. Merriott - 11 THEY SAY - 40 WINE & DINE - 36 WEDDINGS - 30 Drawings by GEOFF THOMPSON

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Letters To the Editor Charity Theatre Trips

Sir, War Horse is coming to the stage of the Bristol Hippodrome in early 2015. Two trips are nearly full so book soon. We have tickets reserved for the evenings of Mon 19 January and Tues 3 February at £49, and for the matinees on Sat 14 February, and Sat 31 January at £52.

Barnum has been so popular that Bristol has put on an extra performance. Our trip is on the evening of Mon 22 September, £46. Bookings for both of these should be made as soon as possible and before the end of June.

Other shows still available: Singin' in the Rain, matinee Wed 6 Aug, £43; Shrek, Thur 28 Aug matinee, Ad.£43,Ch.£33; Riverdance, Sun 5 October matinee, £50; Calamity Jane, Thur 23 October, £34; Coppélia, Thur 6 nov, £44; Top Hat, Thur 20 nov, £45; Dick Whittington, Sun 5 Jan 2015 matinee, Ad. £39 Ch. £27, Wicked, Wed 11 March

matinee and Thursday 19th March evening, £50 We pick up in Curry Rivel, Langport and Somerton. Then either Keinton Mandeville and Shepton Mallet, or Street, Glastonbury and Wells, depending on bookings.

Full details and book on line at: www.theatretrips.webeden. co.uk E-mail: coxtheatretrips@bt internet.com or phone 01458 273085.

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Letter on a familiar subject ...

Sir, Three milestones were passed this week. The country is now home to over 100 billionaires, CO2 has passed 400ppm and membership of South Somerset’s Green Party has risen by 75%: gross, dangerous and encouraging, in that order.

Are they linked? yes they are.

We are in a runaway business world with a perpetual quest for ‘growth’ at all costs. These costs hit the environment and those at the bottom of the pile. Money doesn’t trickle down from rich to poor - it is the reverse, hence the 100 billionaires.

These billionaires, their businesses and their investments rely on fossil fuels, hence CO2 at 400ppm.

And most of us know that this has to change, hence the Green Party’s success. And 22 May is when everybody can do something about it. Vote, and vote Green. Good luck.

Peter Lansdown Secretary South Somerset Green Party

70th Anniversary

Sir, I thought that your readers may be interested in the following:Two significant events take place this year - the 100th anniversary of World War One, and also the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day landings on 6th June.

This is likely to be the last 'big' anniversary that many will remember and already both here and abroad a whole host of events and exhibitions are planned to mark the occasion.

For those lucky enough to be able to travel to France memories will abound, as in the vicinity of the normandy beaches everyone is gearing themselves up for the big occasion.

For those unable to travel, and as something of a food and wine

buff, I am giving a talk on D-Day itself at The Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster, on the subject of 'How Wine Helped us to Win the War' - even Churchill himself was heard to say 'We're not fighting to save France; we're fighting to save Champagne!'

Tickets will cost just £10 per person, to include normandy Cider and 'rations'. The hotel has kindly agreed to charge just £2 per person for the food so that all of the remaining income will go to The Royal British Legion, the charity set up in 1921 to provide financial and emotional support to veterans, their families and dependents. During the evening there will be the opportunity for those attending to share their memories, with maybe even a sing-song!

As an additional fund raiser there will be a raffle of wines, donated by me, from some of the key wine makers who played a part in the outcome of the war.

Any veterans of the 2nd World War who would like to attend are invited to do so as my guests.

Tickets should be booked directly with The Shrubbery 01460 52108 or email them at info@shrubberyhotel.com Linda Piggott-Vijeh By email

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Dispatches Mousetrap Ticket Winners

The Visitor had an overwhelming response to last month’s offer of free tickets to see Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap in London.

The lucky winners were: Mrs S. Peel, yarley Hill, nr. Wells; Mrs Sally-Ann Hunt, Marnhull, nr.

Sturminster newton; Margaret Pincombe, Ilminster.

Change of polling station location for Castle Cary European Parliamentary Election

South Somerset District Council would like to make residents of Castle Cary aware that the location of the polling station for the European Parliamentary Election today, 22 May, has had to be changed.

Poll cards were originally posted out referring to the usual location at the Constitutional Club, but unfortunately, this venue is now unavailable.

The polling station in Castle Cary will now be located at The Market House in Market Place.

Sherborne Area over 50’s Group

Zac Graham will be talking about his work and experiences as a Street Pastor in yeovil on Monday 23rd June in the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne.

Entry is free and the meeting is open to all ages. Tea or coffee and home made cakes will be available and there will also be a raffle - all welcome.

Wincanton Post Office

Wincanton Post Office has reached the finals of the Retas 2014 Greeting Card Retailer Awards - a nationwide award launched by Progressive Greetings Magazine to recognise and reward the UK’s very best greeting card retailers from right across the retail spectrum.

a. J. Wakely & SOnS lTd independent Family Funeral directors • Golden Charter Pre Paid Funeral Plans • 24 Hour Service • Private Chapel of Rest

Golden Charter Brochure available on request Clive Wakely dip F.d. M.B.i.e.

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Greeting cards are sold in one in six shops in the UK and reaching the finals of The Retas is a notable achievement.

Finalists were decided as a result of an industry-wide poll of greeting card suppliers, reps and agents and validated by a panel of experts. Winners will be revealed at an Awards lunch at the Dorchester Hotel in London on Wednesday 9 July.

Cary Brook

On Friday 20th June, the UKs Care Homes will take centre stage in National Care Home Open Day providing events and activities and ‘Cake’ to connect care homes with local communities – showing the wider world what life in a care home is all about. At Cary Brook the aim is to create opportunities for links with people of all ages from the local community and surrounding towns and villages.

The ladies of Churches Together join our residents on the first Monday of each month, popping in for a friendly chat.

‘Anna on the Piano’ volunteers on a Tuesday morning for a monthly sing along and Harriett just pops in when passing by to play the piano.

Cary Brook wish to widen their ‘circle of Friends’. Many of the residents are very able bodied and like to take walks to the town regularly, if not daily, which can be time consuming for carers, who naturally have to look after the frailer residents too. Therefore they are looking for ‘volunteers’ to befriend residents, and support them, if they so wish, to escort into town for a coffee, or to The Millennium Garden for fresh air, the park to watch cricket, any of those impromptu things that so

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many of us take for granted.

Pop into Cary Brook on their Open Day, to get a ‘feel’ of the home and meet residents and staff and enjoy a slice of cake.

A busy day of ‘In House’ entertainment is planned, including one of their favourite entertainers – Ray Cox with his accordion and Steele guitar. If you have a musical instrument that is easily carried eg oboe, violin, clarinet, flute, guitar etc., why not bring it along with you and we can all have some fun.

Refreshments will be served throughout the day, ending with a Cheese & Wine Supper.

And don’t forget – we will be serving delicious cakes!!

Wincanton Flying Fortress crash anniversary 22nd June

On Sunday 22nd June Wincanton will be commemorating the 70th anniversary of the crash of the American Flying Fortress ‘Old Faithful’. Ever since that day in 1944 townspeople of Wincanton remember the sacrifice made by the crew in avoiding crashing directly onto the town of Wincanton.

The greatest of respect and gratitude of the town was shown when a memorial to the brave American flyers was erected at Bayford Hill overlooking the main crash site at Snag Farm in the 1950s. Each year since then on the anniversary their sacrifice is remembered and this year is especially poignant as it is the 70th anniversary. With time the numbers of those who witnessed the tragic event are getting smaller and smaller and it has been decided this year to hand the legacy over to the youth of the town.

The main commemoration will take place on Sunday 22nd June with a parade from Carrington Way, Wincanton, to the War Memorial within the grounds of the Memorial Hall. The parade, which marches off at 2pm will be led by the Combined Cadet Force Band of King’s School Bruton. A detachment each from the Army Cadet Force and the Air Training Corps will be escorting the Union Flag and the American flag and cadets from them will be marching in the parade. A large group of students from King Arthur’s Schools Wincanton will be present as will Guides, Brownies and Scouts. The event is organized by Wincanton Royal British Legion whose veterans and members will take a leading role. The sister of the pilot of the ill fated plane, ‘Old Faithful’ 2nd Lt. Peter Mikonios USAAF will be present after travelling

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Dispatches from new Jersey, USA with her family. A service of Thanksgiving will take place at the War Memorial at 2.15 p.m. followed by a concert in the Memorial Hall

by Wincanton Silver Band (tickets will be available at the door).

Wincanton Film Society

The final film of the season for Wincanton Film Society at King Arthur’s School is Captain Phillips on Wednesday June 18th.

Based on true events, this is the incredible story of the survival of Captain Phillips, played by

Tom Hanks, who, in 2009, was taken hostage by Somali pirates.

Doors open at the Performance Enhancement Centre at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

For more information visit www.wincantonfilm.co.uk

Butleigh Church Fete

Old fashioned stalls, attractions such as clay pigeon shooting, plus popular games such as Hoopla make Butleigh Church Fete a popular highlight in the village calendar. Children are well catered for too with activity corners and bouncy castle. Don’t forget to visit the cake stall and enjoy refreshments - including delicious cream teas.

Make a note in your diary now for Butleigh Church Fete, Saturday 14th June, from 2pm.

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Business & Professional Robert Stone & Co., Chartered Accountants and tax advisers in Ilminster answers questions from small businesses in Somerset Q1. If a director takes a £25,000 loan from his company and agrees to pay interest at say 3.5%, does this need to be declared on the company's tax return or on a form P11D? Robert Stone replies:

This must be shown on the company's corporation return if it has not been repaid to the company within nine months of the end of the accounting year in which this was made. This will generate a corporation tax charge equivalent to 25% of the outstanding amount. The amount of interest paid on the loan is irrelevant for the corporation tax charge.

However, if the loan is made for a fixed period at a fixed interest rate which is equal to, or higher than, the official rate of interest (now 3.25%), there is no benefit in kind charge for the director personally, and no need to report this on the form P11D.

Q2. If my employer leases a car to me at the fair market value for such a lease, which I pay in full to the employing company, will I be taxed as if I had the use of a company car with no lease?

emissions. Any amounts you pay to your employer for the personal use of the car reduce the benefit in kind charge, but you will not be better off using the leasing arrangement.

Q3. My husband supports the IT and telecoms systems used by my company, which pays him £150 per week through the payroll for this work. Can the company also pay a small pension contribution on his behalf?

Robert Stone replies:

yes your company can pay a pension contribution for your husband as he is an employee of the company, although as he earns less than the personal allowance (£10,000 per year) the company is not obliged to autoenrol him in a pension scheme.

The company can claim a tax deduction for his wages and pension contribution, as long as that total sum is not excessive for the work he does. you may want to get some comparable quotes for IT and telephone systems support to check you are paying a fair rate for the work he does.

If you have an urgent query contact Robert Stone on 01460 55661.

Robert Stone replies:

The law that taxes company cars was recently changed to ensure employees are always taxed on the provision of a company car, irrespective of how that car is provided. So although you lease the car from your employer you will still be subject to the benefit in kind charge, which is calculated as a percentage of the vehicle's list price when new. The percentage varies from 0% to 35% depending on the vehicle's CO2

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June Notice Board

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Countryside day in the Millenium Wood on Saturday 28th June, 11am - 2pm at Ash (near Martock) TA12 6nS. Stalls, children’s activities, conservation and outdoor themes. Free to enter. For further details contack Mick on 07795 170271.

BUTLEIGH

Butleigh Church Fete, Saturday 14th June, 2pm 4.30pm, St. Leonard’s Green, free admission. Clay pigeon shooting, bouncy castle, vintage cars and lots more traditional stalls.

DITCHEAT

Benefice Fete midday Sunday 22nd June, Ditcheat Church and Church Room. Barbecue, stalls, food, jazz, dog show, Ditcheat School.

EAST CHINNOCK

The world famous Classic Buskers present a Fun Family Concert in aid of the friends of St. Mary’s Fabric Fund on Saturday 21st June at 6pm. Tickets £8/£16 family from 01935 863810/864408 or 863209.

LIMINGTON

Limington Fete & dog show (behind the Lamb & Lark), Sunday 8th June from 1pm. (Dog show entries from 11.30am).

Many attractions, including Owls, Majorettes, Line dancing display and many stalls. Teas and refreshments all afternoon. Tel: 07834 341207.

MARTOCK

Midsummer Concert, Saturday 21st June in Martock Parish Church at 7.30pm. Tickets: see LondonBulgarianChoir.co.uk £8 (£6 concessions and advance bookings, concert-friendly under12s free.

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Extra words 30p each. Deadline for July issue, Monday 16th June.

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Here at The Montague Inn we champion local, in fact at times I fear we can be a little parochial.

However, when surrounded by the very best of produce it seems a little pointless searching the globe for ingredients? Our Beef is often grazed in the village, our venison sausages are made with our own mix, while my Best man John Ewins gives us a cracking white wine from north Brewham, Alex grows his salads in Castle Cary and our top cheeseboard is 5 Cheddars all from within 5 miles of the pub. I really don’t think I need to go on, but I believe British and local certainly are the best!

Bruton Motor Services

Established for over 20 years, Rob Mahoney and his experienced staff at Bruton Motor Services offer a full servicing and repair service on all makes of cars, vans and light commercials.

There is a fully equipped, purpose built, MOT bay complete with all the latest diagnostic computer equipment for testing emissions etc.

Other services offered include tyres, batteries and exhausts at competitive prices, and the prompt acquisition of spares.

Before you go on holiday make sure your car is roadworthy. Book in for a service today.

Truffles Brasserie at Pack Horse Fair

Sample tasters from Truffles Brasserie and enjoy their cookery demonstrations at the popular Pack Horse Fair held on the 26th May. Truffles is a taste of France – in Bruton, recently refurbished they offer imaginative cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Seafood is a speciality.

They have a fixed price lunch menu and on Sundays you can experience a Sunday Lunch with a difference – a French buffet.

Why not book for Father’s Day? Very much part of the community The Blackmore Vale Business Group meet for breakfast there every Thursday at 7am whose aim is to network local businesses from Bruton, Wincanton and surrounding areas.

House & Home Spring into action with advice from Wessex Fire & Security

not in use. They offer a ready means of access for an opportunist burglar to your upper floor windows.

Bear in mind that in some situations wheelie bins offer a similar means of unwanted access.

Fit restrictors and locks to first floor windows.

Make sure that you do not let anyone into your home if you are not absolutely certain of their identity and purpose. We continue to have a local problem with bogus callers and contrary to popular perception such criminals do not

It looks like summer might just be on its way. It has finally stopped raining and the evenings are starting to draw out.

Judging by the number of DIy adverts on the television and the queues of cars at recycling centres, the season of renewal and cleaning seems to be upon us.

A good time then to look at sprucing up your home security.

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At this time of year bonfires are popular. Remember to keep them away from buildings, especially wooden sheds, and be aware that you can’t burn things that will

pollute or cause harm to health.

For further advice on domestic and commercial fire and security please do not hesitate to contact Wessex Fire & Security on 01747 852258.

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So, whether you’re thinking about painting the hall, re-tiling the bathroom, or building a conservatory to create your ‘dream home’, it’s important to think about protecting your property too.

With this is mind National Home Security May Day, an exciting new initiative supported by yale, will take place on 26 May (Spring Bank Holiday Monday).

National Home Security May Day will offer tips and advice on DIy projects to make your home more secure. From easy-fit alarms to digital door viewers and digital door locks, step-by-step advice and ‘how to’ guides will be on offer to help you improve the security of your home in time for summer.

Generally, burglaries increase during the spring and summer months, as more people leave windows and doors open while they are out in the garden enjoying the sunshine. People also start bringing out valuables, such as bicycles and lawn furniture, and leave them outside, which creates an increase in opportunities and temptation for would-be criminals.

There is also a marked increase in burglaries during summer holidays, with larger numbers of people going on holiday leaving their houses empty, unsecure and unguarded.

The campaign features themes on different aspects of home security, such as door security, looking at how homeowners can upgrade their locks, what they should look out for, and outdoor security. National Home Security May Day will conclude by looking at the latest security gadgets and future home security technology.

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R. A. WICKS Ltd. Celebrate 38 Years 1976 – 2014

Tris and his father Reg - (company founder).

In the showroom - fires and accessories.

R. A. WICKS Ltd. of Merriott are a well-established family run firm specialising in the sale and installation of woodburners and multi-fuel stoves.

Based in the pretty village of Merriott – just outside Crewkerne the company was started by Reg Wicks and his wife Sue in 1976. Son Tristram, later joined the Company and now deals with the day-to-day running of the business together with surveying / installation work when required.

R. A. Wicks Ltd. supply and fit wood burning and multi-fuel stoves. They have their own experienced installers who are fully qualified and HETAS registered.

The team can see the project through from start to finish, from the initial free survey through to the installation. They can offer everything from a simple replacement stove through to a complete rebuild of a fire place or chimney stack – including building work, flue lining, and plastering. Their small team includes a professional builder so you can be sure of a job well done. Fireplaces can, if wished, be individually designed.

There is a good choice of wood burning stoves on display in their showroom and prices are extremely competitive. Among the leading makes available the ‘Woodwarm’ range, (for whom they hold the local dealership) is extremely popular. A full range of fireside accessories are also on sale – logs can be supplied (collection only).

R. A. Wicks Ltd. have built an excellent reputation over the years and undertake regular work for the National Trust, including installations in prestigious properties such as Thomas Hardy’s cottage and most recently Barrington Court. They also undertake regular work for Yarlington Housing Association.

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To find out more why not give them a ring or call in and see them at their Merriott showrooms.

R.Clapper A. WICKS Ltd. Hay, Church Street Left: Helen who will be pleased to deal with your enquiry.

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House & Home Mylands of London Paints now available in Wells

Mylands of London is the oldest manufacturer of paints and wood finishes in Great Britain, still owned and managed by the same founding family – since 1884.

They hold the royal warrant – praise indeed.

The paint collection called the Colours of London are made up of 120 timeless shades – the result of many hours of painstaking research in London’s historic buildings and museums combined with discussions with historians and designers. The result is a palette which ranges from vibrant through to discreet.

Marble Matt Emulsion is Mylands signature paint. The secret blend of crushed marble,

china clay and natural pigments give a superlative matt appearance. With more pigment than most paints it covers more completely. It can be wiped clean and is environmentally friendly.

Wood and Metal Water Based Paints are also available.

To see the full range visit City Decorating Supplies of Union Street, Wells who are the exclusive outlet for the South West. Paint mixing is available on the premises whilst you wait.

Paint can also be dispatched anywhere in the UK or Europe if required.

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A conservatory will add style and space to day-to-day living and value to your property should you decide to move home.

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A uPVC conservatory is sleek, modern and almost maintenance free. It can be built in traditional white or a variety of woodgrain finishes to suit your property.

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Thinking of refurbishing your bathroom?

Which bath? As the bath is the main focal point of the bathroom there are lots of things to consider before purchasing. Shape and style are important. Also what material the bath is made of.

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House & Home insulation. Acrylic retains the heat, is lightweight and usually the cheapest.

Steel is very durable and usually comes with a long guarantee. It is hardwearing, scratch and abrasion resistant.

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A traditional rectangular bath is ideal to have a shower over so should be considered if there is a shortage of space. you can even get a shower bath that has more

room at one end so you can stand and shower with plenty of space.

Twin ended baths are an option with the taps in the middle so both ends are free, room for two!

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Taps … modern baths need simple lines which are unfussy.

Freestanding baths looks stunning with taps that emerge straight from the floor or wall.

Roll top baths suit a mixer bath and shower combination and this also means you have a hand held shower if needed.

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Treasures from the Orient

Unusual and exotic gifts from around the world Situated in the small hamlet of West Compton, close to Shepton Mallet, the barn at the Manor

House & Home House is an Aladdin’s cave of colourful and exotic textiles and unusual gifts. Visitors are greeted on arrival by the aroma of frankincense from Dhofar in Southern Arabia and the sight of oriental carpets lining the walls.

There are intricate embroideries from Uzbekistan known as

Colourful carpets and rugs from Afghanistan and Iran, available from Harriet Sandys, at West Compton near Shepton Mallet.

susanis, oriental rugs, runners and tribal kilims from Afghanistan and Iran, as well as hemp ‘coin’ jackets from yunnan in south west China, nepalese felt slippers for adults and children, carved wood chests and tables from the mountain villages of Swat in northern Pakistan and a fabulous assortment of hand woven silk and wool scarves. On sale too are table lamps, block printed tablecloths, bed spreads, quilts, cushions and throws from India as well as silver and semi precious stone earrings made by craftsmen living in the desert villages of Rajasthan. Prices in the barn start from £2.

The barn is open on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th May from 2pm5pm. Harriet Sandy’s barn is also open by appointment throughout the year. Credit and debit cards are accepted. For further details and directions see www.sandys orientalcarpets.co.uk Signposted from A361. The Barn at the Manor House, West Compton, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4PB. Telephone: 01749 890582.

Harriet will also be exhibiting at Sherborne Castle Country Fair on Monday 26th May from 10am to 6pm at stand 148 near the main ring.

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House & Home Panasonic Store opens in Dorchester

One of Dorset’s premier, long standing and well respected independent retailers, E.B. Marsh & Son Ltd, has opened a Panasonic Store in Trinity Street, Dorchester. With its multi brand stores based in Sturminster newton, and Sherborne, Marsh’s have circa 85 successful years of trading with its focus on customer service, great products and

superb after sales service. This coupled with Panasonic’s continuing position as market leader in consumer electronics makes this an unbeatable proposition: – a local independent retailer backed by a market leader offers a truly win win situation for any customer.

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ARTS Sounds of Summer

Syrinx - a South West wind and piano ensemble - present Sounds of Summer on Sunday 22nd June from 7pm at Henton Village Hall (3 minutes from Wells on B3139 Wells-Wedmore road).

Enjoy a candlelit supper in a cafe-style atmosphere whilst listening to a varied programme of music for wind instruments and piano. Book a table for six or come along and meet new friends.

Tickets £15 (including cheese & wine supper) available from jacquelynbevan@yahoo.co.uk or 07595 671116.

Moish Sokal

Watercolour artist Moish Sokal is celebrating his 20th Anniversary at the Malthouse Gallery, East Lambrook Manor Gardens with his exhibition Re-connecting, which opens on June 3rd.

Already an established artist Moish Sokal’s first exhibition at East Lambrook was early in the life of the Malthouse as a gallery.

At the suggestion of the then owner only paintings of English scenes were shown.

‘That was back in the day when I did a lot of commissioned paintings on site and I was enjoying getting to know Somerset and it’s beautiful corners’ says Sokal ‘but in my second exhibition I introduced paintings from my travels to Thailand, Australia and the Middle East. To my great delight they were well-received and set my path for future years, though Somerset is still a constant in my exhibitions.’

Building his audience steadily at his annual exhibitions Sokal was concerned when the venue was up for sale in 1999 with no guarantee that the gallery would continue. However it proved a pivotal year with Sokal painting his first large paintings and the new owners of the Malthouse planning a major development.

The next year’s exhibition also took a major step, with his first painting trip to India, the vibrant colour and gentle grace so evident

A local Diary in his very popular India-inspired work was seen for the first time.

‘India has been good to me’ says the artist. ‘Indeed it’s almost my second home as I spend months there each year, soaking up the inspiration and painting. It’s ironic though as on my first visit I was very ill and didn’t go back for 25 years! But now the colour, the wonderful people and extraordinary fairs draw me back again and again.’

Sokal outstayed his second owners when Mike and Gail Werkmeister bought the venue.

Although initially focussed only on the iconic cottage garden, famously created by Margery Fish, the newest owners were soon impressed by the artist’s first exhibition with them which set new records.

With exhibitions in other venues looming Sokal spread his wings, finding new inspiration in Spain, Morocco and his popular series of work resulting from two visits to Venice. Sokal’s fans find they are travelling with the traveller - exploring more of the world each year.

In this anniversary year Sokal has been reconnecting with Israel and Australia, both of which he has called home in the past, and has returned to India, his main muse, where he has made many friends in thirteen years.

Re-connecting opens on June 3rd and will be open Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm, until Sunday July 20th.

Further information may be found on www.moishsokal.co.uk and www.eastlambrook.co.uk

Sherborne Artslink

Sherborne ArtsLink is the community arts charity for Sherborne. It aims to ‘Bring the best of the arts to the community’

by offering a broad range of creative courses, classes, lectures, trips, films and events to the community in Sherborne and the surrounding area.

In addition to the art courses currently taking place, a diverse range of activities are happening this June. Day classes are available in wood carving, safari watercolour, portraiture in oils and shibori indigo dyeing, the ArtsLink Summer Show celebrates creative achievement and children’s theatre is on offer to delight and entertain.

The Summer Show takes place from Thursday 26th June to Saturday 28th June at The Newland Gallery, Old Hall, 101 Newland, Sherborne, DT9 3DU. This event showcases the artistic work produced by everyone connected with ArtsLink and its Big Lottery funded TakepArt project – children, young people, course and workshop participants, volunteers, tutors and staff. It’s a way of celebrating their achievements during the year and a platform from which to show their creativity to the broader community. With regular classes offering 32½ hours of tuition every week to 148 students, plus day long workshops, and family activities there is a lot of creative talent to share.

This free event again features Art In the Garden from 11am to 3pm on Saturday 28th June, where children and families are invited to join the TakepArt team and create their own art in the beautiful gardens of Newland Gallery.

The nat ionally accla im ed Travelling Light Theatre Company will bring an enchanting dance theatre show to Sherborne on Sunday 22nd

June. Aimed at families with young children this show packs a whole year into one hour, taking you on a magical journey through the seasons. From the seedsprouting vitality of spring to the frosty frozen fingers of winter, this wordless mix of performance, music, and dance will captivate and delight the very youngest children and their families.

Sponsored by ArtsLink’s Big Lottery TakepArt project this show is offered free to the families of Sherborne. Entrance is by ticket only which can be collected from Winstone’s bookshop, Cheap Street, Sherborne.

ArtsLink is also pleased to announce that it has just appointed a professional Theatre Club Leader to initiate and run a weekly children’s theatre club for Sherborne. This will commence in June and will offer the participants drama games, character exploration, drama techniques and performance opportunities. ‘The value of taking part in drama activities is immense – it helps build confidence, enables selfexpression, assists both physical and language development, improves relationship building, and is empowering for the individual.’

For further information about any of the events and activities which ArtsLink undertakes please visit www.sherbornearts link.org.uk or call 01935 815899.

Dorset Art Weeks 2014

Dorset Art Weeks run from Saturday 24th May - Sunday 8th June. This year, local artist Sue Hardy is joining artists Alan Nicholls, Sharon Bielby and Syd Symons at the Melbury Stone Showrooms (venue 225) West Melbury Farm, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, SP7 0LX. Don’t miss this interesting collection of work.

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Open to Amateurs & Children Any Medium • Not to exceed A3 A selection of Entries to be displayed in Shop Window Winner Prizes £50 Voucher for Amateur £25 for Child Entries must be received before end of July WiNNer to be announced in The Visitor September Issue Artworks to be collected from shop after competition Further information call at

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Over 2,000 elderly and vulnerable residents are already benefitting from the service, which provides reassurance that help is at hand at the push of a button. Relatives can enjoy peace of mind that their loved ones are safe and will get an immediate response whenever they need it.

The Careline staff are fully trained to respond to calls from those in need, with experience in

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level, en-suite rooms. Established for more than 16 years, their aim is to provide a caring and comfortable home for people who feel unable or do not wish to live on their own any longer.

Two sitting rooms and two conservatories allow residents to enjoy either a quiet period of reflection, to meet visitors or to participate in the activities on offer. The cooks prepare excellent home-cooked cuisine and special dietary requirements are catered for. Should you require them to order, collect and administer medication, they will gladly do so.

They want residents to maintain their way of life, whilst knowing that help is available whenever they need it. Above all, treat Beechwood House as your home. Please call Sandra Barclay, Manager, on 01935 472793 for more details.

Hendford Care Home Aurora Care Ltd

Hendford Care Home offers residential, nursing and dementia accommodation in separate units with nursing and personal care

that is second to none. They understand that most people would prefer to stay at home if they could.

That’s why they believe their job is to make the care home as much like staying at home as possible.

At the very least they’ll encourage you to knock nails into the wall to put up pictures and ornaments.

Better still, if you can bring some items of furniture their spacious rooms can accommodate that. Best of all, if you can furnish the room entirely with your own things they’ll gladly remove theirs to make space – just leave the bed, it’s fantastically comfortable! Beyond your room, please make use of their three dining rooms and restaurant level meals (they can alter them to suit if you have special requirements), their three lounges and three gardens. And please take full advantage of the busy activities programme. If you enjoy visiting the hairdresser, please visit the hair and beauty salon. Take a trip out to the seaside or to town in their fully adapted minibus. Or if you prefer, enjoy your own space and time quietly on your own.

Private nursing care from £700.00 per week The Aurora Care Group offers private nursing care in our Somerset nursing homes at prices from £700.00 per week

www.hendfordcarehome.co.uk 166 Hendford Hill, Yeovil, Ba20 2rG 01935 470400 info@auroracare.co.uk 20 THE VISITOR June 2014

our homes are spread across south Somerset and variously offer: ● 24 hour nursing care in purpose built accommodation ● Large single en suite rooms with ensuite wet rooms ● Comprehensive social programmes with several activities a day, designed to stimulate physically, intellectually and socially ● Restaurant standard dining in own rooms or dining rooms ● Frequent trips out in our own minibus ● Beautiful landscaped gardens with breathtaking views over the Somerset countryside

www.hurstmanor.co.uk Hurst, Martock, Ta12 6JU 01935 823467 info@hurstmanor.co.uk

www.elliscombehouse.co.uk Higher Holton, nr. Wincanton, Ba9 8ea 01963 33370 info@elliscombehouse.co.uk

Castle Cary centre is packed with a remarkable variety of specialist traders, and if the market draws people into the town there’s every chance that many of them will use the shops, cafés and pubs as well. Castle Cary displays the bustle of a thriving old market town and has certainly developed in recent years into a mecca for shoppers seeking elegant, unusual, high quality goods.

Although the Market House is probably Castle Cary’s best-known building, occupying pride of place in

Gold & Silver Jewellery Wanted Best prices paid for wedding rings, pendants, chains, bracelets, and broken items, etc.

Phone Jenny Martin Castle Cary

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Max FooTe associates Ltd Castle Cary’s new Tuesday Market adds a splash of colour to the town centre.

THE DISTRICT COUNCIL promotes Castle Cary as a ‘vibrant market town with a winding main street of golden stone’, which is not entirely true. Stroll through the centre and you will see buildings of grey lias, white-painted render and even the occasional red brick.

What is true, after a long gap, is that it’s now a market town again.

Every Tuesday since March the area in front of the Market House has been packed with stalls and eager customers.

I paid a visit on a sunny morning

in late April and was impressed by the number of stalls, the range and quality of the goods, and the number of people spending their money. On the cobbled area at the front, beneath brightly-coloured awnings, a fishmonger was doing roaring trade, a traditional baker was selling a tempting range of speciality breads and rolls, and a greengrocer had a large display of fresh fruit and vegetables. Among the other stalls were those selling cheeses and chutneys, local meat, wool and haberdashery, soaps and

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smellies, some of them accommodated in the open-sided undercroft of the Market House. In total there must have been a dozen stalls.

Some of the customers I recognised as coming from other local towns and villages, which must gladden the many Cary shopkeepers whose trade was badly hit by the five-month closure last autumn of the railway bridge on the main road to the town. Cary’s

Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors 26 Lower Woodcock Street Castle Cary Ba7 7BH Tel: 01963 351052 Business and limited company accounts, self assessment tax returns, VAT, Payroll, Book-keeping and Training Personal and professional service

Fore Street, castle cary  Private sight Tests  nHs sight Tests   Full range of Dry eye Products   Part of the ACes scheme for somerset   Daylight Lamps  Magnifiers  Fantastic Array of Frames from budget to designer Chloe – CK – Jaeger London – Lacoste – Salvador Ferragamo excellent Choice of Quality sunspecs Maui Jim – CK – Lacoste – Michael Kors Variety of superior Brands of Lightweight Titanium Frames including Lindberg and Air Pro-optic

Offices at: Castle Cary, Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury and Cheddar Old Bank House, High Street, castle cary, Somerset Ba7 7aW Tel: 01963 350888 Fax: 01963 351107 • Web: www.bgw.uk.com

Also a wide selection of Childrens & Teenagers Frames Frames with Magnetic Clip-ons (Convertibles) Complete Prescription specs (frame & lenses) from £59

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Castle Cary the centre of the town, markets in the past have not proved to be a great success. The Victoria History of Somerset tells us that a market was first recorded in 1351 and may have existed in the 13th century, but it was sporadic and had lapsed by 1468 when John, Baron Zouche, attempted to raise the status of the town by obtaining a market charter from Edward IV. The charter granted a market each week on Thursday and two fairs, one on the eve, day and morrow of St Philip and St James’s Day (May 1st) and one on St. Margaret’s Day (20th July). The weekly market had

lapsed again by 1614 when a further charter was granted by James I, but the May fair was kept up into the 19th century although not always on the precise date – the diarist Parson Woodforde records spending the evening at this fair with his brother John on 28th May 1765.

The 1614 charter granted a weekly Tuesday market and an annual fair on the Thursday before Palm Sunday. A Market House was erected on the site of the medieval market cross but by 1707 the market was described as ‘paltry’ and in 1740 as ‘much decayed’. By

1780 it had long been discontinued and the Market House was converted into dwellings around 1790 and subsequently replaced by a large house. However, occasional fairs were still held for selling cattle and sheep and for entertainment. In 1831 there were seven cattle

markets and three fairs and by 1839 the cattle market was held fortnightly and the September market had been revived for sheep.

Motivated by the trading prospects afforded by the imminent arrival of the railway, a Market House Company was formed in

R. Smith & Sons AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTORS For all Agricultural Work including: Grass, Maize & Whole crop Silaging Hedge Trimming • Ploughing • ditching Mini Excavators for: Landscaping, Fencing, drainage Work etc.

Tel: 01963 351203 or 01749 812510

The fishmonger at Castle Cary’s Market does a roaring trade.

KeVAn DAVis Plumbing & Heating Ltd Reg. No. 177361

4 Fairview Terrace, Castle Cary Telephone: 07976 741029

K. WATSON Contractors

Haulage – Tar Surfacing – Concreting Sand & Stone Supplies also Digger & Lorry Hire 9 Millbrook Gardens, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EF

Telephone: 01963 350691 Mobile (Wally): 07989 580872

COCK & SON BUILDING CONTRACTORS Established Since1957

 Specialists in renovation and restoration of older properties  Extensions and alterations undertaken  Specialists in barn conversions  Purpose built joinery, doors, windows, etc.

All Work Guaranteed

Tel: NORTH CADBURY (01963) 440931 Yard Office adj. Orchard Leigh, Long Street Galhampton, Yeovil, Somerset

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Castle Cary 1853. It built the present Market House, completed in 1855 at a cost of £2,300, on the original site, and this provided a covered area on the

ground floor for the market, including some semi-permanent stalls or ‘shambles’ where meat and dairy produce were sold, and a

For clothing and gifts for men & women, the Oxford Mill shop on the Market Place is well worth a browse.

Castle Cary is fortunate to have its very own Clock Shop which can be found on The Pitching.

The

CloCk Shop

The pitching, Market place Castle Cary, Somerset BA7 7Al

01963 359100 www.castlecaryclockshop.co.uk Antique Clocks Bought ~ Sold ~ Restored OPENING HOURS Tuesday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.30pm Closed Wednesday

The Place Market Place, Castle Cary Tel: 01963 351985 Chocolatier • Coffee ShoP • Patisserie Open: 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday

Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea

Oxford Mill ~ of ~

Castle Cary Centre Garage, Castle Cary  01963 350243 Specialists in ...

TYRES ✽ BATTERIES ✽ WHEELS ✽ EXHAUSTS Laser Wheel alignment (Tracking) computerised Wheel Balance Petrol & diesel available OPEnInG HOUrS Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm Saturday 8.30am – 2.00pm emergency 24 hour call out available Mobile 07966 221834

Clothing & Accessories Country Boots Wellingtons Fine Toiletries Candles FoR MEn & WoMEn

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Castle Cary

Martins of Castle Cary Market Place, Castle Cary Tel: 01963 350208 Delicatessen • Grocer • off Licence Specialising in food from the West Country Open: 8.15am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday

Serving Castle Cary and Somerton for 26 years

The Wine Wizzard, on Woodcock Street, offers an interesting selction of affordable wines and plenty of information and advice to help you enjoy them.

couple of cells to accommodate the town’s trouble-makers. The floors above were intended for reading rooms and space for large meetings and social functions. On market days both the Market Place and High Street as well as Bailey Hill behind the Market House were given over to the display and sale of livestock, and a well-known drawing by S A Galton shows the lock-up surrounded by sheep pens and pigs on the occasion of the May

Fair in 1884. It wasn’t until 1913 that a new market yard was opened at Millbrook, behind what is now the Horse Pond Inn, but this was not a lasting success and closed in 1940.

General markets ceased many years ago and the Market House had long outlived its original purpose. Nowadays the ground floor is home to the town council office and tourist information centre – where visitors can see the cells, complete with a model prisoner – and the upstairs contains the town’s excellent museum. Recent extensive improvements have given the building a new lease of life with the shambles area at the back being roofed and heated to provide a venue for exhibitions, consultations on local issues, small scale arts events including drama, music and poetry, meetings of local groups and the inevitable coffee mornings. Glazing has been installed between the shambles area and the undercroft, but the impressive wooden doors have been renovated and retained.

So Castle Cary is once again an old market town, and it’s the ‘old’ that attracts those with an eye for history, for the town retains much of its past to admire. A notable example is the George Hotel opposite the Market House, which has been part of Cary’s street scene since the 17th century. A datestone on one wall states 1673 but it could have existed earlier as tradition has it that stone from the castle ruins was used in its building.

Thomas Cox was the first recorded landlord and by 1788 George Pew was not only the landlord but also ran the local post and excise office

Castle Cary Post Office

Ltd

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Fore street • Castle Cary • BA7 7BG Tel 01963 350650 • Mob 07738 524254 24 THE VISITOR June 2014

Cards, Office Stationery, Soft Toys & Gifts Interesting Selection of Gifts  Photocopying / Fax Service  Phone Top-Up  NEW - Lamy Pens!  Euros, dollars, Turkish Lira - On Site ... all other currencies next day

PASSPORT CHECk AND SEND SERvICE

Bailey Hill, Castle Cary. Tel: (01963) 350237

Cary Acupuncture Practice The Market Place, Castle Cary, BA7 7AL 07531 952606 / 01963 359649

Annie Morley MBAcC Appointments available evenings and weekends www.caryacupuncturepractice.co.uk

Castle Cary from here. In 1842 the inn had nine bedrooms, two kitchens and stabling for nearly 100 horses, but in 1845 the back part was destroyed in a disastrous fire and subsequently rebuilt. Later the George also served as the parcel office for the Great Western Railway and omnibuses from here met trains at Cary Station twice daily in the years before the First World War. Nowadays the George is one of the diverse range of businesses on the Market Place, Fore Street, High Street and Woodcock Street that makes Castle Cary such an attractive town to visit, shop and relax in, whether coming by train, bus or car.

Roger Richards.

Business Update rich’s Auto Services

Richard Cross has opened Rich’s Auto Services on the Torbay Road Trading Estate. Richard has over 17 years experience as a motor mechanic (working for many years at One to One Motor Repairs). Rich has a fully equipped workshop complete with diagnostic equipment and can undertake servicing and repairs on most makes of cars. MOTs by appointment.

Castle Cary’s Street Market

Castle Cary’s general street market will run every Tuesday, from 9am - 2pm until December 2014. Located around The Market House in the heart of this vibrant town, parking is free in both Millbrook and Catherines Close Car Parks, which are in close proximity to The Market House.

Stalls include: Children’s W ne

clothes; plants; craft materials; leather goods; shabby chic; food; and lots more.

In addition to the street

incoGneaTo fancy dress, Party Supplies and Helium Balloons Now Available Personalised Printing T-Shirts, Sweat Shirts, Gifts and Souvenirs

Carnival Supplies & Theatrical Make-Up Magic Tricks and Jokes nOW In Cups and Trophy Supply LOOM Engraving Service, also ...

Engravable Jewellery bAnDS Silver, Glass, & Leather Gifts Passport and Identity Photographs Photos & Portraits to Canvas Open Tuesday – Saturday 9am – 5pm

Fore Street, Castle Cary, bA7 7bg tel: 01963 359111 www.fancydressandtrophies.co.uk

market, workshops and demonstrations are planned, plus services such as sewing machine servicing, tool sharpening and

bicycle repairs. For more details contact: 01963 359631 or email: castlecary.town@btconnect.com www.castle-cary.co.uk

RICH’S AUTO SERVICES ◆ Servicing and repairs on all makes of car ◆ MOTs by appointment TyRES — ExHAUSTS — BATTERIES OPEN: MONday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm Saturday mornings by appointment

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MOTOr iNG ViNTAGe Motor Cycling I START this month with my photograph. Last month I mentioned that the Wessex Veteran and Vintage Section was to have its first riding event of the year.

Well Sunday the 27th April dawned rather wet and the forecast was very downbeat, but undaunted 10 entrants turned up and had a jolly good ride. Starting from Hinton St Mary village hall a circular route of 40 miles saw everyone return safely despite the many flooded roads.

Refreshments both before and after the run were, as usual, a special bonus. My picture shows Section Chairman, Mike Smith, on the left assisting Dave Joyce unload two bikes from the trailer. The nearest bike is a 1913 Ivy belonging to Dave’s friend Terry Scotchmer and the rear bike is Dave’s 1908 Singer.

Each of these bikes are now very rare. Both men had travelled from Somerset to attend. These small events are always friendly and just what the club should be about.

I have mentioned before that the government is gradually moving to a paperless society. In furtherance to this you may have heard that lots of people have had problems when submitting their driving licences to the DVLA. Well at least a piece of paper or a plastic card is tangible and carries some authority.

You may need to submit your licence to the DVLA for many reasons, for example a change of address, or when you have passed a test to drive an additional group of

vehicles. When getting a new licence you must check that the groups of vehicle you drive have been included. Many licences have been returned with groups left off and to date no records exist of anyone successfully being able to claim them back. The worse circumstance seems to be when drivers apply for a new licence when approaching their 70th birthdays. It seems that the DVLA will automatically drop categories ‘C’ and ‘D’ at that age unless you make proper application to retain them.

Sometimes they have automatically withdrawn the ‘A’ (Motorcycles) group and riders have not noticed and ridden on without a valid licence, even though they might have been riding for many years.

As I said no-one has got the entitlement reinstated, other than going back and taking the appropriate test all over again.

Everyone approaching 70, or anyone needing to submit their licence for any other reason, needs

GLiDerOL GArAGe DOOrs All garage doors are different, so as a roller door specialist, (I don’t replace windows, etc.) I can survey, quote and install to your requirements and make the most of your garage opening, as generally no frame is necessary. With the option of automated operation with remote control, a top quality garage door need only be a phone call away.

G.H. SALeS. Tel: 01935 891414

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to take preventative action before doing so. Merely taking a photocopy of the licence before submission is not good enough. Prepare by getting your Driving Licence number and your National Insurance number and the postcode as it appears on your licence. There are some useful web sites available to help. To find out what the DVLA record shows for you go to www.gov. uk/help/beta. Try also www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence and www.viewdrivingrecord. service.gov.uk/drivingrecord/viewbydln and you might be surprised at the information they hold on all of us. At these sites you can copy all the information available. For those without computer access there is always the postal route, get a form from the Post Office and submit it with the fee of £5 and you should get a hard copy of the same information. You have been warned so take preventative action should something go wrong at a later date.

June is here already and we’re nearly half way through another year. Events continue as ever and details are as follows. The Somerset Section has an Evening Run for its club night on the 5th and this is followed on the 8th with their GirderFork/Pre 50 Run from Emborough. The Wessex Veteran and Vintage Section have their Shearstock Run on the 2nd and

they have a guest speaker at their club night at East Stour on the 10th. The Dorset Section starts with an Evening Run for its club night on the 11th, and have a Mid Week Run on Wednesday 18th. The Purbeck Run will be held on the 22nd and the Jeff Clew Memorial Run on the 29th. Not content with those, Dorset will also have their Lunch Meet on the 4th and the Breakfast Meet on the 28th. As if that were not enough, the Wells Classic Motorcycle Club have their Tortoise and Hare Run on the 8th which raises lots of money for charities. Ring me on 01935-872528 for further details of any of the above events.

Another event, which is a must for me each year, is our national clubs Banbury Run held on the 8th June. Held at Gaydon in Oxfordshire it is the largest event in the world for machines made before 1931. Around 600 machines of all types from the earliest days of motoring up to 1930 will be there facing the challenge provided.

Always a scenic route carefully planned through the beautiful Oxfordshire villages makes a splendid backdrop for these ancient machines. To coax them around the 40, 60 or 70 mile routes with the earlier bikes often needing some LPA (Light Pedal Assistance) makes for quite a spectacle. LPA actually means getting off and pushing up the slightest inclines.

Several hills have become recognised viewing points and some spectators take pity on the riders and assist in the pushing duties.

Even the lightest machines take some pushing up hill when clad in full riding gear. As most riders are now well past their prime any such assistance is gratefully received. A great day for all involved is assured and the camaraderie engendered by these enthusiasts is infectious.

Yours truly will be riding a later machine and should evade the pushing duties, even with the wife riding pillion, but you never quite know what will happen and what lies ahead. What a boring world it would be if we knew all that was about to happen. What is life without a bit of spice about it?

Rod Hann.

Yeovil auto tuning ● ● ● ●

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We are moving – due to expansion to: 9 oxford Road, Pen Mill trading estate, YeoVil ... at the beginning of June

alexandra Road, YeoVil tel: 01935 426515 / 01935 411946

gIFtS for Father’s Day – Sunday 15th June FATHer’S DAY is always celebrated on the third Sunday in June - so why not spoil your dad and show him just how much you appreciate him?

Crewkerne Antiques Centre

Pictured right: a unique gift a pastel portrait of a much loved pet, by C. A. Adlington, perfect or Father’s Day.

World Cup Promotions at Jazziez

Crewkerne Antiques Centre is well worth a visit. Displayed over two floors is a wonderful selection of furniture, silver, jewellery, china and more. With 50 dealers and 30 display cabinets the stock is constantly changing.

With Father’s Day approaching there are plenty of unusual gift ideas, from silver cufflinks and books through to wine decanters and cheese bells Don’t forget to visit the gardens at the rear of the shop – where you will find benches, staddle stones, barrels, vintage stone troughs, statues and much more.

Proprietors, husband and wife Eddie and Rae Blewden, have been running the Centre successfully for 12 years and are always pleased to advise.

Don’t delay! Get into the spirit of the forthcoming World Cup! Jazziez in Crewkerne can print T-shirts, Polo shirts, baseball caps etc. with the England flag or flag of your choice.

Why not give dad a treat this father’s day – there is no minimum order. Mugs, coasters and key rings are available too – printed with the wording/photo of your choice.

Attention all sports clubs and pub teams – why not have your team name and logo printed on polo shirts for the coming season?

Don’t forget that a full range of school wear is stocked at Jazziez (and they will be open all week after the August Bank Holiday, including Sunday, for any last minute back to school requirements).

ANImAL PORTRAITS

A pastel drawing of your pet - a timeless gift Contact C. A. Adlington

Say you saw it in The Visitor

01749 813524 pasteldogportraits.co.uk

BOOK REVIEW ‘The Mild Mild West’ by Banksy, print on canvas £25, plus many others, available from Martock Gallery, Martock.

‘bad Hare Day’ – by –

Hannah dale £69.50 framed other animals and birds available Prints ★ Paintings ★ Bronzes ★ Mirrors ★ Framing Passport Photographs ★ Prints to Canvas Martock Gallery open: Monday - friday 9.00 - 5.00, Saturday 9.30 - 4.30

Water Street • Martock • Tel: (01935) 823254 • www.martockgallery.com

always something interesting at ...

Crewkerne antIQUeS Centre

with 50 Dealers and 30 Display Cabinets Jewellery, Silver, Glass, rocking Horses, China and an extensive range of Furniture ✿ GarDen now open ✿ Statues – patio Sets – Benches – and More! antIQUeS BoUGHt & SolD open: Monday – Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm

16 Market Street • Crewkerne tel: 01460 77111

lagonda Journey – fifty Years of Vintage Motoring By alan elliott 260pp softback with over 120 photographs. £9.95 plus £1.90 UK p&p.

ThIS BooK is a fascinating account of the author’s motoring experiences with vintage and classic cars – all against events in his own life. It commences with boyhood journeys in his father’s Wolseley saloon during the 1930s. It covers the period of the Second World War, and afterwards with the construction of an Austin Seven special. It continues with the successful participation in car rallies with a Ford Anglia saloon and a Triumph TR2 sports car. Fellow competitors are described including the then Pat Moss, sister of Stirling, who went on to become a works team member. This fascinating book recounts the discovery and restoration of a vintage Lagonda

... the start of a 50-year love affair.

Vintage competitions – rallies, races, driving tests, speed trials and hill climbs are all recounted.

Loaning of the vintage Lagonda to the BBC for period filming is also related. The author’s other cars, including an ex-army Jeep, Jaguar, MG, Model T Ford and a Mini are also described. The author, a retired electronic design engineer, is very enthusiastic about continental events and describes the touring and rallies that have taken him and his wife Pat all over Europe. Well illustrated, this book is a must for all classic motoring enthusiasts.

Published by A. T. Elliott, Greystones, Lower Kingsbury, Milborne Port, Sherborne dorset dT9 5Ed, Tel: 01963 250353.

E-mail: alanpatelliott@bt internet.com Jonathan Hill.

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Leisure

Yeovil Railway Centre Yeovil Junction BA22 9UU www.yeovilrailway.freeservers.com

Grand 20th anniversary Celebrations Saturday 31st May & Sunday 1st June, 10am to 4pm Daily

Steam and Miniature Railway Rides Bug Fest (Wild & Deadly Show!) ★ Birds of Prey (Saturday) Model Railways + Trade ★ Railwayana Display Steam Lorry, Tractors, Military etc ★ Main Line Steam (Sunday) BBQ — RefReShmentS — Shop Admission: Adult £7, Child (5 — 15) £3.50 One child admitted FREE with paying adult

Two Day Ticket: Adult £10

Yeovil railway Centre

Yeovil Railway Centre was granted access by Railtrack to the turntable and land at Yeovil Junction from 1 June 1994 and is celebrating the first 20 years with a special event on Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June 2014.

The Anniversary event features family attractions and also includes much to appeal to the

Antiques & Collecting The Antiques Bazaar Crewkerne - goes from strength to strength

The Antiques Bazaar, Crewkerne is nearing its second year of trading. Proprietor Anthony Bucke says ‘We are delighted with the way the Bazaar has developed since opening. At the end of our first year we had 50 traders – today we have in excess of 70!’

The Bazaar has an eclectic mix of stall holders selling everything from ceramics, silver, jewellery, rugs, stoneware, vintage clothing,

prints, collectable toys and more.

Over the past year a range of ‘lifestyle’ stall holders have added to the diverse mix - local crafts, continental furniture, shabby chic interiors, locally grown plants - to name but a few.

Everyone is welcome at the Bazaar and the vintage tea rooms are always open, serving freshly baked scones and cakes together with light lunches - all served in a relaxed atmosphere, to the sounds of yester-year music. Do call in, there is something for everyone. Open 7 days a week,

with ample free parking. Some spaces / cabinets available to rent, call for details.

PASTiMeS of Sherborne We pay top prices for old toys - any condition Trains • Cars • Lorries • Soldiers • etc.

Britains * Dinky * Corgi * Hornby Meccano * Tri-ang * Etc. Shop open Mornings 9.30am - 1.00pm Monday to Saturday

tel: 01935 816072 Mob: 07527 074343 hoME VISITS By ARRAnGEMEnT

3 Westbury, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3eH

An old stoneware cream pot from the Parrett and Axe-Vales Dairy Co., Crewkerne - just one of many interesting items at The Antiques Bazaar, Crewkerne.

Antiques BAzAAr

Antiques & Lifestyle Centre – Over 60 Traders Under One Roof

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

FREE PARKING

The Home Bakery Tea Rooms Delicious homemade cakes & light meals

The Old Textile Mill, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8Ag  01460 77121 • www.antiquesbazaar.co.uk 28 THE VISITOR June 2014

enthusiast. ‘Lord Fisher’ and the Miniature railway will both be in action. On both days the ever popular Bug Fest will be present and on Saturday a display of Birds of Prey will also feature. A number of model railways, including a substantial Gauge 1 layout, will be operating, a Railwayana display, steam lorry, Class 50 cab visits and much more are all expected. For those who enjoy a pint a Real Ale bar will be in operation alongside a BBQ. A first will be UK Railtours running an excursion using South West Trains Class 159 units with half the passengers visiting Gartell Light Railway near Templecombe first, while the other half come to Yeovil with the groups swapping over by bus later. On the Sunday Steams Dreams are bringing 34046 ‘Braunton’ at the head of a railtour. The steam engine will use the original Southern Railway turntable with visitors able to watch the action from the special viewing platform.

Visitors are encouraged to arrive by public transport if possible. The Centre is part of Yeovil Junction station (Waterloo-Exeter line). On Saturday South West Coaches’ service bus service (68) runs every half hour from Yeovil Pen Mill station, the Borough and Bus Station. As there is no Sunday bus

Drayton Street Fair

Saturday 30 th August 2014 11.00am – 4.00pm Craft & Local Produce * Stalls Wanted * 50p Entry FREE PARKiNg 01458 251687 (day/evening) For further details

& Tra vel service, a free heritage bus is planned to run every half hour from the bus bay outside Pizza Hut (Yeovil Leisure complex) starting at 10.00am with the final journey back from Yeovil Junction at 16.45.

Full details can be found at the Centre’s website: www.yeovil railway.freeservers.com

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So, you think you know your pop music, do you?

By John Osborne • Answers can be found on page 47 1. name the band of brothers who said they ‘Got To Get a message to you’ in 1968.

2. In 1973, Paul Simon declared ‘She Loves Me Like a …’ what?

3. name the aging males who are telling us what happened ‘Since I lost My Baby’?

4. ‘The Long and Winding Road’ comes from which Beatles album?

5. name the lady who has just released her fourteenth album, ‘Seven’.

6. Lyric: ‘We got to move these refrigerators, we got to move these colour TV’s’ 7. name the band whose only hit was ‘Can you dig It’ (Clue: 1989) 8. We know Roberta Joan Anderson best as … who?

9. name the band from the late 60’s who said they were ‘on the Road Again’ 10. In 1959, Frankie Avalon may have been singing about a girl, but it’s also the name of a planet, named … ?

Cycle-Babble WHILST CYCLING can of course be enjoyed as a solitary pursuit, like most things, it is an experience often enhanced by the presence of other, like-minded, people. Whether it be someone to take the lead when the legs and the heart are flagging, someone to help with an untimely mechanical problem, or just someone with which to share a well-earned coffee and a cake, as you fondly think back over the hard-won miles you've have just covered, riding with friends beats riding alone any day.

One of the best ways of finding those like-minded cycling companions is by joining a cycling club. Visitorland is blessed with a number of clubs all welcoming new members, with the aim of developing and growing the sport.

You can find your nearest club by using the club finder facility on the British Cycling website (www. britishcycling.org.uk/clubfinder) but one of the largest in the area is the Yeovil Cycling Club (YCC).

Mark Fisher from YCC has been in touch to tell CB more about the club. Founded in 1928 and boasting a membership of over 100 riders (2013) it organises a number of different events throughout the year, from regular weekend rides, through to summer evening time-trials and three annual road races.

A ffilia t ed t o b ot h B rit ish Cycling and the CTT (the governing body for time trials) as well as being a founding member of the Taunton Vale Cycle Racing Association (www.tvcra.co.uk), the club's weekend rides are a good starting point and are graded according to ability with three different groups normally taking to the road. ‘The Sunday club runs are very popular and often extend to three groups of different abilities,’ says Mark.

‘The first group cover a shorter distance, about 40 to 50 miles, at a sensible pace, the second group go slightly further, 50 to 60 miles, at a faster pace, and then we have the the hooligans! These club runs and the evening time trials are the mainstay of the club’s activity, like most traditional ‘road orientated’ cycling clubs.’

Weekday time-trials take place in the summer months when the longer daylight hours permit riding in the evening. Distances vary, from five to ten miles, and the club also organise three open time trial races throughout the season, including one 25 mile race

against the clock. They are also responsible for organising three mass-start road races around the area including the upcoming, 104km long, John Andrews Memorial Road Race, which starts in Long Sutton and takes in 12 laps of a tough circuit that skirts Langport.

Mark pointed me to the archive section of their website and I spent a fascinating hour or so flicking through various press clips from over the years. One story in particular caught my eye. A story from the 1960s about a talented, young, Yeovil cyclist heading to the continent in a bid to make his mark on the European circuit. The 19-year-old quit his job as a carpenter, took his £100 bike and enough money to fund himself for only a month, and ‘set sail for France hoping to become another Tommy Simpson!’ Before boarding the boat he held YCC's record times for 10, 25 and 50 miles and had already accumulated a large tally of race victories including, in a story that reads like some of the legendary Tour de France tales, a win in the Harting Hill 50. There, after having trouble with his gears, the rider accepted the offer of a stranger's bike and carried on, only to have to stop again, borrow a spanner, and adjust the saddle. He then chased back a two-mile deficit to win. His plan was to win enough in France to extend his stay beyond a month.

I found myself wanting to know how the young adventurer fared and so was happy to then find a smaller, later piece, informing the reader that he was ‘doing fine’ having won the Grand Prix Messager-Pepin by over two minutes. I was touched to read that if nothing else the young man's spirit of adventure had been rewarded with a win in Europe. It was with great sadness then that, continuing to scroll through the articles, I discovered that not a year later he was killed in a road accident. A talent cut down in his prime.

The youngster's name? John Andrews, now remembered by his club every year with that 104km race starting in Long Sutton.

YCC's John Andrews Memorial RR takes place on 8th June. YCC welcomes new members and will be holding its first ‘Come and try it’ TT on 17th June. See www.yeovilcc.com for more information on the club and how to get in touch with them.

Giles Belbin.

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Summer Weddings The Queens Arms Catering Service

The Queens Arms at Corton Denham offer an outside catering and event services. They can help plan and deliver the perfect tailored solution to any of your catering needs. They can cater for any corporate, wedding or special occasion, whether it’s a wedding breakfast for hundreds of guests, a hog roast in a field, a childrens party or an intimate dinner party for friends.

The Queens Arms has been delivering catering services of the highest quality for the last ten

The Vintage Wedding Car Company

Several Vintage Cars available including Saloons and open Tourers Ring nick Baker for details on

01747 822745

nick@pobaker.co.uk

years in the Dorset and Somerset region. They have numerous awards for their quality catering, such as Taste of the West and an AA Rosette. They have also been able to offer bespoke catering services to the wider West Country area. Please call for a no obligation quotation.

Wild Cardz

Visit Wild Cardz of Wincanton for a wide choice of foil balloons and matching weights for all occasions. A superb range of colours to choose from ensures you can co-ordinate with your chosen colour scheme. Please ask if you have any specific requirements.

Useful items also on sale include table confetti, wedding stationery, acceptance cards, place settings and albums.

Don’t forget Father’s Day 15th June - there’s a good selection of cards to choose from. Wild Cardz are now stocking wool and accessories.

Wild Cardz are celebrating their eighth year of trading this

month and would like to thank their customers for their continued support and look forward to serving them for many years to come.

One World

If you are looking for an unusual wedding gift, a visit to One World in South Petherton is a must. Here you will find six individual showrooms over two floors displaying a beautiful range of gift items from around the world, many of them Fair Trade.

New in is a range of ‘ethnic’ mirrors in a variety of sizes

The perfect solution to your catering requirements

Save over 50% on designer wedding gowns worth over £1,000 at Abbey Brides of Woodside Court, Sparkford who are having a stock clearance sale prior to re-locating back to Sherborne.

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from a wedding breakfast for hundreds of guests to an intimate dinner party To find out more about our outside catering company visit our website www.thequeenscatering.com

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together with wooden figures, rugs and hand-made glass vases all of which go to make a unique gift!

One World also have an unusual selection of greetings cards, stationery items and gift wrap.

There is a stunning range of silver jewellery which would make an ideal gift for an older bridesmaid, and for the younger bridesmaid and pageboy there is a department with a wonderful selection of traditional toys and soft toys, including beautiful hand puppets.

One World is an amazing store, do call in.

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Summer Weddings Ward & Sibley

Ward & Sibley Jewellers of Yeovil is a well-established family run business offering a comprehensive range of engagement and wedding rings. A bespoke service is also available to create a ring of your choice should you so desire.

If you are looking for gifts for the wedding attendants you will find some very attractive pendants and ear rings for the bridesmaids and stylish cufflinks, tankards and tie pins for the best man and ushers.

An engraving service is available to make the gifts extra special.

For those looking for a gift for the happy couple there is a choice of crystal glassware and a wide selection of clocks, both traditional and modern.

Horse-Drawn Carriages

Many brides dream of a fairy tale wedding and a horse-drawn carriage completes the picture.

Steel’s Suffolks can add a touch of magic to your special day - they are passionate horse handlers with years of experience. They have a herd of majestic Suffolk Punch

horses - one of the rarest breeds in the world and they are available to chauffeur you on your special day to make your dream come true!

Pictured right: After 24 years of successful civil weddings and receptions The Coppleridge Inn can now offer a Woodland Wedding option. They have recently built a beautiful pergola set in their idyllic wood with views stretching across the beautiful Blackmore Vale to Duncliffe Hill. The registrars are now happy to hold civil ceremonies in this most romantic of venues.

Please call for further information.

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Make your Wedding day ExTrA SPEciAl with a HorSe draWn carriaGe available for: ● Bespoke Picnics ● Pint–to–Pint ● nature Trails ● Private hire ● Parties and Special occasions

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The Jewellers of Yeovil where quality and service count ✴ Commissions Undertaken ✴ THe CAsKeT, 103 MiDDLe sTreeT YeOViL Tel: 01935 474065 Car Park at Rear for customers while visiting the shop

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Summer Weddings Shirley Allum Fashions

Whether you're looking as mother of the bride, mother of the groom or as an invited guest we all want to look our best and make a statement and Shirley Allum Fashions and Lingerie has brought together all of this season's best wedding outfits, dresses, jackets, shoes and Pictured left: A stunning ‘Titanic’ necklace in sterling silver and Swarovski elements crystals prices from £65.

For a stunning range of bridal jewellery, including pearls, call into Ayerst & Graces of Street.

Simply Stunning ...

“Where jewellery meets design”

Featuring British led jewellery with the emphasis on innovative design ♦ Bespoke design service ♦ Repairs on the premises

accessories that are just perfect for the big day, in sizes ranging from 10 to 30.

Also stocked are stunning hats and fascinators as well as a handmade range of silk hats with over 150 colours to match your outfit.

One of the secrets to looking great is what you’re wearing underneath, and at the rear of the store is an extensive lingerie department which includes over 2500 bras. The Shape Wear collection slims and shapes with comfortable support, from everyday smoothing to ultrafirm support. View their extensive lingerie collection online www.zebralingerie.co.uk

ABC of Yeovil – relocate

ABC Wedding Dresses of Yeovil are relocating from their South Western Terrace shop premises in Yeovil on the 12th August.

They currently have a ‘not to be missed’ relocation sale on with great savings to be had – there is a gown to suit every budget and taste!

Proprietor Caryl Kendal has been in the wedding industry for 22 years and has been trading in Yeovil for the past 14 years.

Caryl says ‘We are moving out of town and will now be offering a special one-to-one appointment only service. We will still offer the same excellent choice and service and our seamstress will remain the same. In addition to our bridal gowns we will also continue to supply a wonderful choice of prom and evening dresses.

54 High Street, Street, Somerset, BA16 0EQ Tel: 01458 898242 • Web: www.ayerstandgraces.com

For a superb choice of quality ladies wear (sizes 8 – 26) at a fraction of their original price new: separates, suits and dresses, special occasion outfits, evening wear.

MANY DESIGNER LABELS To complement your outfit ... a range of accessories: hats, shoes, bags and jewellery.

Prom dresses, cruise wear and wedding outfits now being accepted.

Current styles only.

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Debra of Debra Jane’s Dress Agency in Somerton (formerly Jane’s) in the ‘special occasions’ department where you can find outfits from many leading labels including Jacques Vert, Eastex and Country Casuals.

5 South Western Terrace Yeovil, Somerset, Ba20 1nB Tel: 01935 425331

relocation sale Huge SavingS on Bridal gowns Bridesmaids & Prom Dresses

We shall move from our Yeovil shop premises to a new location on 12th august We will now be offering a special one-to-one appointment and service only Same excellent choice of gowns, personal service + fitting / seamstress services visit our website for further details www.abcweddingdresses.co.uk

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Summer Weddings Our telephone number and contact details remain the same, so just give us a call to make an appointment or visit our website’.

eleanor Florence Bridal

You will find Eleanor Florence Bridal, Prom & Ball Gowns, plus a beautiful mix of new dresses and old charm in Princes Street, Yeovil.

Eleanor Florence Bridal has recently expanded into a stunning new Bridal room. Sandra and staff are passionate to help each bride find the perfect wedding gown, whatever her requirement.

They attend wedding shows

from Harrogate to Milan gathering new styles and ideas.

Bridesmaids dresses can be ordered in an array of colours, styles and sizes from their collections.

Once you have chosen your dress they offer an extensive range of accessories to complement your look, with vintage style tiaras as well as contemporary headpieces, veils, and shoes. For an extra special touch you can have your shoes and handbag dyed to match your outfit.

Whether you are looking for a statement hat or glamorous

fascinator, Eleanor Florence can help. With a wide variety of styles and colours to match any outfit, you are sure to find your perfect choice. You are always welcome to browse or appointments are available. Phone 01935 472670 or email info@eleanorflorence. co.uk Follow them on facebook.

Hooper’s Hat Hire

If you are looking for an overwhelming selection of beautiful hats, hatinators and fascinators to hire, then a visit to Hooper’s Hat Hire is a must.

Sally continually updates her already extensive collection with the majority being her own exclusive creations, so no chance of getting caught in the same hat as somebody else. You also have the option of having something made exclusively for you to purchase to complement your outfit.

You will be given plenty of friendly help and advice to make the right choice for you. Sally’s showroom offers a very relaxed atmosphere and her main concern

is that you are comfortable and happy with what you have chosen for your special day. Hooper’s Hats is based in Yeovil and is

Mid-West The Stationers Stationery, Cards and Gift Wrap Office Equipment & Furniture Printer Inks and Toners Competitive Prices FREE Local Delivery MAke YouR oWn WeddInG STATIoneRY ✳ card & craft Materials ✳

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‘Paige’ - an exquisite bridsmaid/prom dress by Crystal Breeze, available from Eleanor Florence of Princes Street, Yeovil.

Hooper’s Hat Hire 100s of exquisite hats and fascinators to hire, buy, or made to complement your outfit

01935 706555 • www.hoopershats.co.uk

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Summer Weddings very easy to find so check out the website www.hoopers hats.co.uk for more information, and her gallery for a small sample of what is on offer. Remember Sally has over 500 hats / fascinators to hire so you will need to ring to make an appointment to view the full collection, you will not be disappointed!

Boutique as from July, bringing you a wonderful selection of vintage bridal gowns from prewar through to the 1980s.

Shoes, hats, headpieces, lingerie, bridal party clothing, mens suit hire etc., together with antique glassware and china,

hand-crafted bunting and decorations - everything you could possibly need for an authentic vintage wedding.

Vintage Bridal Boutique opens July

Forever Fashion of Wincanton are opening as a Vintage Bridal

OPENING 9TH JULY

Forever Fashion Vintage Bridal Boutique

Wedding Bells, Bunting & Beautiful Cupcakes

Living Pretty is the perfect place to host a hen party, gather friends and family to treat the bride-to-be to a champagne afternoon cream tea. We have lots of ideas and little touches to make your big day a beautiful vintage dream. From jumbleberry jam favours to vintage china rental, cake stand hire, bespoke table name signs, rustic wicker hearts, wedding gift list, personalised wedding hamper and Mr & Mrs Heart Sign. We can look after all of your catering from the elegant wedding cake to creative cupcakes, to a rustic wedding buffet or perhaps an afternoon cream tea for a garden party.

Pop in and speak to Kate who

A bridal boutique dedicated to everything you need for an authentic vintage wedding Forever Fashion Vintage Bridal Boutique Church Street, Wincanton Somerset, BA9 9AF  01963 34308

Living Pretty of Curry Rivel wedding services for vintage china hire, wonderful cakes, bunting and more.

Taffeta wedding dress, designed and made by Alisya for spring/summer 2014 couture evening and bridal collection.

The old Bakery, high Street, CuRRY RIVeL, TA10 0eS

Join us in our relaxed & friendly surroundings Morning Breakfast Monday – Friday 7.30am – 11am Saturday 8am – 12noon Lunches Dishes of the Day - Open Sandwiches Salads - Soups - Jacket Potatoes and so much more!

Somerset Afternoon Cream Tea for Two: £18 Delicious Finger Sandwiches - Homemade Cakes - Scones and Clotted Cream - all served on a Vintage Style Cake Stand with China Tea Cups and Saucers Fully Licensed: Enjoy a Glass of Wine / Beer / Cider with your Lunch Buy Your Fresh Bread Daily • Cakes Made To Order

SuPPeR CLuB eVenInG ThuRSdAY 3rd JuLY To reserve a table please contact 01458 253357 www.livingpretty.co.uk • kate@livingpretty.co.uk

Weddings & Special Occasions Outside Catering Wonderful Celebration Cakes & Hand-Crafted Cup Cakes - To Order Beautiful Vintage China - To Hire Plus ... Home Furnishings ✶ Fabrics ✶ Cushions ✶ Lamps ✶ Gifts GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

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aliSYa Couture bespoke dressmaking Service alterations ladies evening & bridal Wear bY appointment onlY

www.fashionbyalisya.co.uk Yeovil • 07790 889948 staff@fashionbyalisya.co.uk

This pretty shrug will complement any outfit. Knitted in double knitting wool it takes 2 x100 g balls of yarn. Pattern also includes short sleeved version and scarf. 32in to 42in.

Pattern and yarns available from Hanson’s Fabrics & Crafts of Sturminster Newton.

Summer Weddings would be delighted to assist you with all your wedding needs to make it a day to remember forever. Kate@livingpretty.co.uk or telephone 01458 253357 or visit www.livingpretty.co.uk

Graham Cox Photographer

Graham Cox has been a professional photographer for many years. He has a studio in Keinton Mandeville where you can have professional photographs taken with a variety of backgrounds.

Graham will be happy to put together a wedding package to suit you – from candid shots of the bride getting ready, through to the ceremony and imaginative shots at the wedding reception venue.

He can even do your passport photos ready for the honeymoon!

If you have a special occasion coming up and would like that moment captured - Wedding, Anniversary, Birthday etc., give Graham a call.

Wedding Flowers

A wide variety of flowers and herbs have been used in wedding bouquets throughout the centuries and although flowers have a long history of use, originally herbs were more common.

The ancient Greeks are credited with the first recorded use of wedding flowers but it was more common to use herbs in a bridal bouquet than it is today. Bridal bouquets were originally formed from interwoven garlands and wreaths which were placed on the heads of both bride and groom.

Herbs such as Rosemary and Marjoram were common in the bridal crowns of Greek brides, as well as other herbs and garlic.

Many herbs were believed to have magical powers to ward off evil spirits and bad luck and were used to protect the future of the bridal couple. Dill was said to be the herb of lust and a bride would only lust after her husband if she carried Dill and garlic together.

Sage was believed to be a herb of wisdom and the bride who carried Sage and garlic together was believed to learn goodness and gather great wisdom.

For wedding cakes and cakes for any special occasions call Talitha’s Cake Creations.

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Wine & Dine Gooseberries

WE’RE approaching gooseberry season, a fruit which can divide a nation (a bit like Marmite), you either love ’em or hate ’em!

Gooseberries have been around since Elizabethan times when they were highly spiced and boiled to a thick purée, as raw fruit was considered bad for your health. In the 17th century when sugar became easier to obtain and cheaper, gooseberries were used in pies and tarts and the use of spices declined.

Related to the blackcurrant, the gooseberry bush produces large grape-sized fruit but with a more spherical shape. The skin is slightly hairy. Early in the season, from May to June, they are bright green in colour with a veined effect on the skin. These are best used for cooking as they are quite hard and tart. Later on, from late June to August, softer, sweeter varieties become available, often yellow or red in colour, and they are good to eat raw. Choose berries that yield to the touch, and are juicy.

Gooseberries have a low

calorific value (30 cal per 100g) as they contain little sugar. They are rich in potassium, vitamin C and certain trace elements.

Gooseberries are really quite versatile and can be used to make tarts, sorbets, fools, jellies, syrups, chutneys and a delicious sauce to serve with fish, such as mackerel, or meat, such as pork, duck or goose.

To prepare the fruit, top and tail (snip off the stem and the flower ends from each one with some kitchen scissors), then wash. If you're planning to sieve the cooked berries there's no need to top and tail. Poach the fruit for 10-15 minutes and use to make crumbles or pies (always let the fruit cool before adding your pastry to prevent it going soggy), or purée to make gooseberry fool, and ice cream.

Method

1. Put the fruit in a pan with the water, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes,

stirring from time to time with a wooden spoon.

2. When soft, rub the pulp through a sieve.

Never one to miss a trick, Vinny visits The Arch in Sherborne with his girlfriend.

Gooseberry Sauce

Ingredients 1 lb fruit (450g) topped and tailed 4 - 6 tblsps water 2 oz (50g) butter 2 tblsps sugar ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp salt

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Wine & Dine 3. Melt the butter in a clean pan and add the gooseberry purée, sugar, nutmeg and salt.

4. Beat well and then taste, adjusting the seasoning if necessary.

5. Serve with pork, duck or goose - the sharpness of the sauce acts as a foil to the richness of the meat. It also goes well with mackerel.

One Chef – Two Rosettes

The Pilgrims Restaurant has just won its second AA Rosette – reserved for ‘Excellent restaurants that aim for and achieve higher standards and better consistency. A greater precision is apparent in the cooking, and there will be an obvious attention to the selection of quality ingredients.’

Chef/owners Jools and Sally Mitchison say that while the style is still deliberately unfussy, the new menu is designed to allow the finest Somerset produce to shine through. Some of the dishes are the result of spontaneous ideas inspired by seasonal availability, and some have evolved, being honed over many

seasons. Having a kitchen brigade of one keeps communications simple too – Sally takes the orders and serves, Jools cooks, so covers are limited and you know you’ll get their full attention.

A fixed price Menu Simple is available at lunchtimes Wednesday to Saturday with an a la carte dinner menu offered Tuesday to Saturday evenings.

The Pilgrims hosts The Ultimate Sunday Lunch on the last Sunday of each month and bank holiday Sundays. It’s always best to book – on 01963 240600 or free on 0800 999 5666.

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I CELEBRATEd a recent birthday (if celebrate is indeed still the word) by visiting the Queens Head in Corton denham – one of this magazines regular advertisers. Chastising myself for not going there for a while, guilt was soon overcome after tasting their ales. Being a genuine free house, there was an interesting

cross-section of beers and some excellent choices from breweries overseas, Belgium and the United States being particularly notable.

We were particularly impressed by the beer menu – yes, a BEER menu, which we believe is absolutely essential for any selfrespecting pub with a good selection of beers. We were also impressed by the bar staff – Catherine and Geoff, who were not only friendly and helpful but also knew a lot more about their products on display than many places we have visited. The food appeared special as well (although we were not eating on this occasion) and whether one wanted to call it bordering on the pretentious or simply ‘upper-end’ I would leave to you. It looks like we will be dining there next time then (even the fish and chips looked something special).

The Campaign for Real Ale seems to go from strength to strength, as does those investing with the Camra Members Investment Club. Real Ale is clearly the flavour of the year – along with those brewing it.

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Personally, our membership has been renewed for the umpteenth time, and along with our renewal comes the £20 worth of 50p tokens to be used on the purchase of Real Ale at Wetherspoons pubs and Lloyds No.1 bars. To be quite

honest, only a few of these get used every year as I am not a fan of our local ’Spoons, and if I go elsewhere I tend to be the driver anyway. However, I do think they represent good value insofar as two meals can still work out cheaper than one, although they don’t employ chefs from what I understand.

Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin attacked the tax system of this country in a recent edition of the CAMRA monthly paper What’s Brewing. As he rightly points out, food bought at his chain or any other is subject to a tax of 20% why?Food purchased at Supermarkets has no VAT and their alcohol is sold as loss leaders, whereas, years ago, they

sold little alcohol and the local pub had an ‘Off License’ for anything one wanted to takeaway. An unfair trading practice? You bet it is. An average Wetherspoon pub pays £13,000 every WEEK according to the VAT Campaigner Jacques Borel.

Thirty years ago VAT doubled to 15% (I remember it well) now it is 20% as we all know. In the last ten years we have lost 15% of Britain’s pubs - some 10,000 - and with those pubs go the host of jobs plus the other jobs in complimentary trades that rely on them. I had not heard of ‘VAT Club Jacque Borel’ until I picked

up one of his brochures in a pub; and my reader may remember our reporting of the ‘Tax Equality day’ last year when many pubs reduced their VAT in support of the campaign. (We visited The Quicksilver Mail in Yeovil, which was a participant). This year the ‘day’ will be Wednesday 24th September. Remember it – it’ll be here sooner than you think!

Meanwhile I congratulate M. Borel on his success in other countries in getting the VAT down, and wish him all good speed in doing the same over here.

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to me regarding the happenings at their local pub in respect of tenant changes and what they feel about the way their pub, as well as the way their landlords have been treated. It all makes fascinating and somewhat depressing reading if these things are true, and I have no reason to doubt these good people, who have oft parted with their hardearned cash at their local.

However, I am unable to report things verbatim as I have a feeling it would be a case of ‘Good Morning, Judge’ if we are not careful. Particular thanks to the Gentleman who wrote to me via snail-mail. Thank you, Sir! A rather interesting development has taken place within the licensed trade recently.

Hot on the heels of the ‘Pound Shop’ comes a ‘Pound Pub’. You got it – beer for a pound! Actually, this is £1 for a half-pint and £1.50 for a pint. Well, with the token from CAMRA mentioned earlier, ale can often be around this price for a pint anyway, and the first of these pubs has opened in Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough.

However, serving beer from 8 am. in an area known to have a higher than average number of hospital admissions for alcohol related harm, I think this will confirm the fears of those who believe this will attract the wrong people and have a negative effect on the area. What do you think?

As always, please feel free to write to the Visitor offices, or drop

me a line directly at: skittlealley@ hotmail.com Our winter skittle season ended with a whimper as we did even more disastrously this time.

Well, we have the summer to get over it, and we all need the change. My time spent in front of the computer chasing variations on the great game still continues, and this month my fellow pub game enthusiast Mark Shirley recently sent me this link which I hope you will find interesting: www.dover-skittles.co.uk I was aware that there was a league in dover, and have very briefly mentioned it in the past, however, do take a look at this if you are able, for it was started by someone who came from around these parts, and some 60 years later and it is still going strong. According to the history page of the league, ‘one Len Latchem moved to dover from Somerset probably after the war’.

He initially set up a couple of fish and chip shops before taking over a pub, the Red Lion in Charlton Green. There had been a threerink bowling green behind the

the country! The history of the game in dover was written some 10 years ago and like so many web-sites, could probably do with a little up-dating. Nevertheless, as someone fascinated by statistics (but not maths!) I also noted that the reporter mentions that in the previous 50 years the ‘ball boys and girls’ had stood up some 12 million skittles. Now have a think about the history of your own league - and how many pins would have been shifted!

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pub, which had been damaged during the war and the cost of reconstruction was prohibitive.

So Len, being a true West Country boy, set up a skittle alley. Looking at the pictures of the early days of the league, I would say these pins are very much skittles as we know them (as apposed to North Somerset smaller and slimmer, or the South Wales thin ones for example). Interestingly, it would appear that all the alleys are out of doors, something that we never see in the West Country (unless you know better) or at best they are just ‘covered’. One would have to go to the Midlands (say, Nottingham) to see their version of skittles which they call ‘Long Alley’, to find any pubs with the alleys out-doors. Perhaps there is a relative or family friend who remembers Len and where he lived in Somerset? Why did Len move to dover in the first place?

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They Say That the saw-sy idea is being mooted for a Sparkford Sawmills Calendar.

That a potential disaster was averted, thanks to the quickthinking of Fire Extinguisher Manager Lee Knight of Wessex Fire & Security in Shaftesbury, when he extinguished a lorry fire on the M3 near Fleet in Hampshire.

That Michael Mounty of Wanstrow is a dab hand with his Henry when he gets home from the pub - he like to keep it clean (his home, not his Henry).

That ‘walls have ears’ so next time Barry and Gwen Poole of South Petherton go late night walk-about on the streets of Chiselborough they will holler ... to let them know they’re on their way.

That when journeying in Italy, there’s nothing quite so enjoyable as sharing pizza and a packet of crisps with strangers on a train - and a well travelled cat!

That when it comes to Hello Kitty it turns out Mo Cutler of South Petherton would rather say Goodbye Kitty!

That the Stapleford annual Parochial Church Meeting was well attended this year probably because the Agenda read ‘The meeting will be gin with prayers’.

That according to Nigel Phillips of Phillips Tyres, Castle Cary who needs a mobile phone at the airport when you have ESP. That 12 euros for a slice of cake was definitely out of the question for Mr & Mrs Teazy Weazy of Yeovil ... fortunately, 3 coffees for 24 euros came with a free muffin top.

That the recent beehaviour at a house swarm-ing in Chiselborough was un-beelievable!

That congratulations go to Mike ‘Peter Pan’ Lewis of South Petherton who will find it a real tonic to celebrate his 75th with his friend Gordon.

That in Keinton Mandeville, Maltesers and Rescue Oil are regulars on the shopping list of a certain spritely gentleman.

That in Chiselborough, the undeterred Heron has found the decoy guarding the fishpond jolly good company although a little light on conversation - and the brightly coloured windmill highly entertaining.

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168 Hendford Hill YEOViL “When the day that lies ahead of me seems impossible to face When someone else instead of me always seems to know the way” FirSt PerSon to tell me the above song gets a free drink!

Last month lucy Pellow was the only one who remembered it was Rod Stewart and “The Killing of Georgie”.

Some sad news to start with this month. John Pike Snr has passed away after a long fight with illness. John ran The Royal Oak at Stoford for many years and helped me with a few bits of advice when i started here. He was a regular here at The Quick’: charming, polite, and often funny.

He will be missed. on a happier note we had a super wedding here on the 17th when Richard and Katie became Mr. & Mrs. Sibbick. A brilliant day well planned and executed by all involved, and we were glad to have played a small part in a really lovely day. Congratulations to you both . next month it is all happening here. We have The World Cup which we are all allowed to stay up late for and we have some great music for you. on the 6th we have Karaoke with addy. on the 13th Bill Smarme and the Bizzness will be live in the bar. on the 20th the fabulous aC/BBs will be here.

And last but by no means least Mutter Slater will be here on the 27th. all the music is free this month so get your face in the place. this month we have a new Chef starting here. Matt Bant is taking over the reins from John Crossland who has now retired. i would like to thank John for an absolutely fantastic 4 years which has truly seen The Quicksilver put on the map as some of the best Pub Food around. thank you John. You can now have a well earned rest! Matt has been in the trade for many years, and brings a wealth of experience to the job, and we are looking forward to working with him. See you next month.  TOOT TOOT!!!

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Gardening feeding and mulching makes life in mid-summer that much easier and gets plants into good strong growth. They flower longer and keep their foliage in better condition, and healthy plants resist diseases longer. Garden pests are on the other hand not fussy about what they eat and a watchful eye is needed to stay ahead of them.

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Local clay soils suit roses down to the ground – just as long as you can add well rotted compost or manure. Planting has also changed over the years. The roses themselves are grafted onto rootstock growing in long rows in the field. When the graft has taken and some new growth achieved, then in the late summer the plant is dug up. This is known as a bare root rose and can be sold straight away – usually by mail order, or potted up for sale throughout the year. You may have noticed that the compost will often fall away from the roots of a rose planted between October and May. After that the root structure has developed and will hold it all together. Roses are pretty tough and will mostly survive planting at anytime with a little bit of care.

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That’s just the way it goes. June is full of roses and because they are grown in pots you can plant them at anytime of the year, even when in full flower so you can really see what you’re getting.

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The veg garden is now looking much better, last year’s rain has made sure we don’t run out of moisture just yet. Newly sown salads need to be kept watered as the seeds germinate to prevent their failure. Potatoes will need watering as well if they are to produce a decent crop, but water can be conserved by applying it early in the day so that it doesn’t evaporate before it can soak in.

Wet leaves over night are never a good idea as those are the perfect conditions for fungal disease to develop. There are signs that this could be a (potato) blight year, so I am strongly tempted to use a preventative copper spray on the leaves. It is not absorbed into the plant but stops fungal spore carried in the wind from developing and ruining the crop.

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Gardening spreaders and remain firmly in control over the weeds. If you don’t then they will crowd out the plants you do want before you have realised it. Take out flowering spikes as soon as they have finished to keep plants flowering.

Most annuals and tender perennials should be hardened off by now and ready to be planted out. This is best done on a day that is overcast as it helps to reduce the shock to the plant, then water them in well. Our weather is predictably unpredictable, so watch out for

cold or strong winds, prolonged dry periods or hail! Apart from that, all should be fine!

Hanging baskets and planters that are really full and impressive, are inevitably high maintenance and need regular care and attention with watering, feeding and deadheading if you don’t want them to exhaust themselves by the middle of July.

Weeding is vital this month if you want to keep on top of it; I keep a handsprayer with readyto-use glyphosate weedkiller handy (clearly marked as weedkiller!)and spray the

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Lawns need regular mowing to keep down the broadleaved weeds and encourage the finer leavedgrasses. If you mow and remove the clippings then you really should feed it. Good multipurpose lawn treatments are not nearly as expensive as they used to be and the difference is noticeable.

The pest and diseases are now evident, greenfly and black spot will be the most common especially on roses. The weather will govern the amount of mildew or botrytis we see. Hot weather will produce powdery mildews, and wet evenings will encourage blackspot on roses and downy mildews. Cold wet weather generally encourages botrytis – good ventilation will help.

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June is often dead plant month, as so many problems suddenly show up at this time – plants that have suffered over the winter, can live on their sap for a while then suddenly collapse. Cut back to healthy growth if possible. If it’s not possible plant a new one.

Attend to the topiary – trim box and bay trees, then feed and top up the compost in the pot.

Most evergreens can be trimmed, and keep wall shrubs and climbers tied in and prune off the growth that is obviously heading in the wrong direction.

In the vegetable garden plant out runner beans, tomatoes, courgettes and anything else you’ve been hanging on to. Keep regular small sowings of salad crops and mange tout peas, they will still crop in time. Leeks should be planted out, carrots sown (late crops are less likely to be attacked by carrot root fly) onions hoed, sweet corn sown, parsnips sown and herbs planted out. Spinach can be sown repeatedly – treat it like a salad crop, and if you like rocket then sow that but sow a little every now and again to get a constant supply.

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Gardening appear. Greenhouse capsicums and aubergines need to be kept growing so that they are strong enough to produce and support a good crop – again feed is important. Grow-bags are very poor in nutrients they only act as a growing medium, if you don’t add feed then the plants won’t produce.

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national Garden Scheme Garden of the Month - June ashcott Gardens

Ashcott is a group opening of 6 gardens. Ashcott village is a pleasant and friendly village situated in the Polden Hills with magnificent views. This group opening for the NGS comprises 6 interesting and varied gardens ranging in size from a small colourful garden to a one acre reclaimed from a field, now nicely mature. Bog areas with hardy and tender exotics, several ponds and 2 waterfalls. 4 vegetable gardens, fruits.

Cherry Orchard, the owners have gardened here for many years. There’s a self sufficient vegetable plot, several established herbaceous areas, roses

displaying different colours encouraging bees, butterflies, and birds. Frogs and dragonflies from the pond.

Holly Tree Cottage, a garden for relaxing in, flanked with borders of perennial flowers and shrubs, it is nicely broken up with

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Gardening

LOOKING GOOD & FEELING FINE Family Health with

Jenna evans Super nutrients for Men

Inside the recently completed Williams Florist Shop, Stalbridge, near Sturminster Newton - where you will find a stunning range of flowers for all occasions.

small island beds, which always gives the visitor plenty to see.

Little Kimble is partly mature, partly landscaped and partly reclaimed from the field and the children. A pleasant mixture of lawns, rose beds, mixed borders, water features, and a spectacular ever changing view.

At Manor House, the gardens front and back have evolved over 20 years, with mixed shrub and herbaceous planting, small pond and bog area. A pergola divides the ornamental garden from the vegetable and fruit garden.

Millgreen is a one acre site reclaimed from a field. Mature shrubs and trees provide year round colour. An abundance of spring flowers is followed by annuals, herbaceous plants and roses. Productive vegetable garden, greenhouse and poly-tunnel.

The Normans garden, made

from a field 13 years ago, now contains a bank with heathers, ground cover and a waterfall into a pond. Long herbaceous border, a rose walk through shady area to a vegetable garden and a wild area.

Wheelchair access to 4 gardens, gravel entrance at The Normans.

Limited access to vegetable area at Manor House. Gravel entrance at Mill Green.

Teas available in the village hall, Plants for sale.

Gardens open: Sunday 8th June, from 2pm to 5.30pm. Combined admission £6.00, child free.

Ashcott Village, TA7 9QB. Ashcott village lies mainly north of the A39, 3 miles west of Street. Turn opposite The Retreat into Middle Street. At T-junction turn right to car park at village hall.

To see more gardens open for the NGS, visit www.ngs.org.uk

THIS MONTH we’re taking a look at some of the most important nutrients for men’s health.

Co Enzyme Q10 - This is a potent anti-oxidant vital for energy metabolism in the body. Levels of Q10 decrease with age so it is a popular supplement for older people. Q10 is a good heart health nutrient that may help manage blood pressure and is often used in treatment protocols for cardiomyopathy, angina and congestive heart failure. It is also worth noting that it is this nutrient that becomes depleted by the use of statins, leading to one of their common side effects - muscle pain. Many experts now recommend taking CoQ10 when using statins. CoQ10 is also used to treat fibromyalgia, neuropathies, gingivitis, enhancing athletic performance and improving sperm count.

CoQ10 can be found in peanuts, pistachios and sesame seeds but it is strongly recommended you choose to supplement if trying to treat a particular ailment.

Magnesium - This essential mineral is often found to be lacking in modern diets. Its roles in the body include bone and muscle health, blood clotting, synthesis of protein and essential fatty acids as well as energy production. Magnesium can be helpful for several heart conditions

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including arrythmias, congestive heart failure, hypertension, angina and mitral valve prolapse.

Magnesium is also used to treat certain migraines, headaches, muscle cramps / spasms, chronic fatigue syndrome, anxiety and insomnia. Look to leafy greens, whole grains and nuts and seeds (especially almonds and cashews) as good dietary sources of this mega mineral.

Lycopene - This carotenoid that gives a red pigment to many foods is a potent anti-oxidant.

Lycopene is especially helpful with regard to prostate health. It is thought to encourage the self destruction of cancer cells in the prostate. Lycopene may also be helpful to enhance the skin's protection from the sun, keep arteries clear of plaque formation and act as a general boost to immune function. Tomatoes are a particularly good food source of lycopene (there is some evidence that tomato juice may not offer the same level of protection as other forms). Watermelon, guava, pink grapefruit, papaya and red peppers are also useful food sources.

Zinc - This mineral is a component of over 300 enzymes in the human body. Zinc is important for the repair of wounds, boosting immunity, the synthesis of proteins, cellular reproduction and the enhancement of fertility. Zinc is often used in treatment programmes for acne, infections (especially sore throats in the form of lozenges), male infertility, night blindness, wound healing, poor appetite, loss of taste or smell, prostatitis (infection or inflammation of the prostate) and as a boost to athletic performance.

Good food sources include spinach, pumpkin seeds, wheatgerm, cocoa, cashew nuts and beans.

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Saw Palmetto - OK, not technically a nutrient, but a very important herb! The fat soluble extract of this plant contains sterols and fatty acids that can help to reduce levels of dihydrotestosterone (dHT) binding in the prostate. This action as well as a limited inhibition of the enzyme 5-alphareductase that turns testosterone into dHT is thought to be why saw palmetto can be so helpful in the treatment of prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia - a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate. Supplements can be found in good health food stores.

That’s all for this month. Join me for more nutritional tips next month!

Jenna Evans ©2014.

Ceres Natural Foods, Yeovil stock a wide selection of dried fruits, nuts and seeds.

For more information on healthy eating and remedies for men’s health, pop in and have a chat with one of the team.

Jenna is available instore at Ceres to advise by appointment, please pop in or call 01935 428791 for details. Always check with a health professional before making any dramatic changes to your diet and lifestyle or starting a new supplement, especially with any existing health conditions.

Congratulations Jenna!

Ceres Natural Foods of Princes Street in Yeovil, are proud to announce their Product Advisor, Jenna Evans (writer of our Family Health column) has won an award.

Jenna who has been with the company for 16 years and runs inhouse free mini health consultations has gained top marks in the health food industry, national training diploma. The diploma covers all aspects of health food retailing including nutrition and customer advice.

The prestigious Ian Martin Rose Bowl award for commitment to training was given to Jenna at the annual Health Foods Institute ceremony at the Royal Overseas League in London.

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PaPeRCHaSe

I SEE THAT the Western Daily Press has a new editor. Tim dixon has apparently ‘decided to step down to take on the new role of commercial editor of the newspaper’, according to the report in the 7th May issue.

What it doesn’t explain is what the new role entails and how an editor differs from a commercial editor, which gives rise to plenty of idle speculation.

His replacement is Ian Mean, a man who has had a fairly long

career with the paper’s publishers. He is quoted as saying that ‘the newspaper has a very loyal readership with an intense interest in the region’ but worryingly he adds that ‘we intend to harness the ideas and writing power of those readers to help to create content’.

Worrying because he might be meaning that group of inveterate (and usually tedious) correspondents who air their predictable views time and time again on the letters pages and about whom I wrote at some length in last month’s column.

God forbid!

When the price of the paper increased last year, Tim dixon went on record as stating ‘we’ve redoubled our efforts to improve the quality of the content we offer readers, with the emphasis placed squarely on accuracy’. A letter in the 9th May issue suggests that a bit more emphasis would not go amiss. ‘do you not check anything before you print? You printed a very good article about the slaughter of turtle doves in Malta, but once again you spoilt it completely by printing a picture of collared doves. You are spoiling this paper with more and more basic schoolboy errors.’

Perhaps

Sudoku

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Fill in the grid with the numbers 1 to 9 so that each row, each column and each 3x3 block contains all the numbers 1 to 9.

the writer had in mind what appeared on the front page of the 25th April issue. A large photo of a smiling Countess of Wessex was captioned ‘Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, along with husband Prince Andrew, the Earl of Wessex, marked World Meningitis day yesterday with a visit to the offices of the Meningitis Now charity in Stroud’. Unless the Western Daily Press knows something that the rest of us don’t, Sophie is still married to Andrew’s brother Prince Edward, but I suspect it was simply another basic schoolboy error.

Error of judgement is probably the mildest description of the grossly insensitive headline that appeared in the 1st May issue and is pictured below. The total absence of punctuation leaves it open to two entirely different interpretations.

Chronicler.

Answers To pop music Quiz on page 29

1. ‘Bee Gees’ 2. ‘rock’ 3. engelbert Humperdinck and Cliff richard 4. ‘Let it Be’ 5. Lisa Stansfield 6. ‘Money for nothing’ – Dire Straits 7. ‘Mock turtles’ 8. Joni Mitchell 9. ‘Canned Heat’ 10. ‘venus’

Solution to May

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Jenna Evans and the prestigious Ian Martin Rose Bowl award.

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Prize Crossword No. 332 Set by Frank Butler

SEnd CoMPLEtEd EntRIES to: the Visitor Crossword, P.o. Box 1, Castle Cary, Somerset Ba7 7Bg to arrive by Monday 16th June.

Correct entries are placed in a hat and the winner is the first name drawn. the prize is a £10 voucher to spend with any one advertiser in this issue of The Visitor.

Please do not forget to state your choice of advertiser and your name and address.

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