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Changing Seasons Recent work by Kate Lynch & James Meiklejohn at The Jerram Gallery, Sherborne.

Saturday 13th April – Wednesday 1st May. See page 5 for details.

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he clocks go forward at the end of March. The Winter Solstice has ended, the earth is awakening after those drab post-Christmas months and Easter is upon us once again.

The name Easter actually derives from a pagan Spring goddess called Eostre, reputedly a Germanic version of the Scandinavian Frigga, a fertility goddess and the wife of Odin. And Spring is the season of fertility and rebirth, when pagan ceremonies and rituals were performed to re-awaken the earth and provoke the crops to grow high and animals to breed abundantly. Back in the days when ours was an agrarian society, the coming of Spring was cause for celebration. The seeds were in the ground, and the time had come for revels and ribaldry. In the peasant mind the mysterious rebirth of plant life had to be encouraged by all manner of pagan rituals and customs, many of them bawdy and sexual.

In our modern society with its technological advances, we seem to have lost our will to celebrate. Perhaps the big reasons – the seasonal and the spiritual reasons – for celebration no longer seem relevant in the 21st century. Instead, we wallow in nostalgia and commemorate the anniversaries of all manner of national and international events with countless TV programmes and newspaper supplements.

But rarely do we let our hair down and celebrate communally although we might have a drink too many on New Year’s Eve. A little bit of rebirth might do us all some good. This Easter why not resist all temptation to traipse the superstore aisles, mow the lawn and flop down in front of the TV. Instead, get together with friends and neighbours and do something different, something out of the ordinary, something joyful. In other words, celebrate!

For over 600 years Saint George has been the patron saint of England and we celebrate the anniversary of his death on 23rd April, England’s national day. In reality most folk in Visitorland don’t celebrate it and the 23rd will be much the

same as any other Tuesday. Most of us won’t even wear a red rose, England’s national flower, since it’s too early in the year for many to be in bloom. Admittedly the St George and the Dragon legend takes some believing – it’s the stuff of mummers plays and pantomime rather than a potent generator of national pride and celebration.

Despite rather than because of St George, we need a national day when the whole of England can unite in celebrating our great country and what it means to be English – but not a day for Little Englanders to display their xenophobia and hoist the drawbridge in the face of mainland Europe and the countries and peoples beyond it.

England has much to be proud of, much to celebrate. It’s by no means perfect but it scores very highly compared with many other countries. It’s something we should show and share with the rest of the world.

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CONTENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS & CLASSIFIED - 34 ANTIQUES - 15

CREWKERNE - A business focus - 18 CROSSWORD - 34

GARDENING - Spring into the Garden - 30 GLASTONBURY - A business focus - 23 HOUSE & HOME - 20

LEISURE - Out and about for Spring - 14

LOOKING GOOD - A New Look for Spring - 16 MENTIONED in DISPATCHES - 5 MOTORING - 25

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NATIONAL PET MONTH - 26 NOTICE BOARD - 19 PAPERCHASE - 32

PHONE-A-FIRM - 32 PUBS - 28

SHERBORNE - 11 STOP PRESS - 27

STREET - A business focus - 24 SUDOKU - 14

THEY SAY - 28

WINE & DINE - 29 Drawings by GEOFF THOMPSON

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Changing Seasons: Recent work by Kate Lynch & James Meiklejohn at The Jerram Gallery, Sherborne from Saturday 13th April – Wednesday 1st May

Kate Lynch is holding a two-man show along with James Meiklejohn entitled ‘Changing Seasons’ at The Jerram Gallery, Half Moon Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3LN from Saturday 13th April to Wednesday 1st May 2019. There are 40 paintings in the exhibition with prices ranging from £600 – £3,000.

For this exhibition Kate has focused less on the paintings being a historical record and more about building a relationship with the

people she meets along the way who have welcomed her and talked about their lives. She is committed to celebrating and honouring their lives by highlighting their old traditions, old family ways and for being part of the rural community.

In a nutshell, the theme of the show has morphed from farmers to gardeners with many journeys inbetween.

Somerset farms offer a rich and varied seam of visual imagery, from the running of the ewes and lambs through Somerset lanes to the lambing sheds. Four of the paintings in the show portray life on the Hassed farm where the farmer, who is helped by his wife and grand-daughter, looks after a small flock of fine Poll Dorset sheep. Cidermaking is everywhere in Somerset and the exhibition focuses on blossom time and apple picking in Pam Johnson’s orchard.

She has also captured life at Bennett’s farm, a very old cider farm, where cider is made for their own consumption and is not part

of the modern rebirth of cidermaking.

The theme moves onto gardening where she captures

fascinating images of Queenie and her husband Ken. They are both aged 90 and Queenie grows dahlias and Ken grows the

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Matilda Temperley: A View From the Hill

Documentary and fashion photographer Matilda Temperley is turning her camera towards home territory for a new exhibition about Somerset today.

Matilda received the commission from the South West Heritage

Trust, with an exhibition, book and documentary film out now. The exhibition, Matilda Temperley: A View From the Hill, is at Somerset Rural Life Museum in Glastonbury, close to where Matilda grew up and now lives.

Her associated photobook further explores the people and places that are close to her heart.

Matilda said: ‘Having a commission to explore my own area has been wonderfully eye opening. Looking a little harder at my surroundings has been an incredible adventure.

‘It is more diverse and interesting than I ever imagined, and I have only scratched the surface.’

With brother Henry Temperley, and sister-in-law Lara Stower, Matilda has also produced a documentary about Somerset which will be premiered at the Museum and shown there in the Abbey Barn.

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Sophia Campbell preparing her scythe for topping weeds in the pasture at Tinkers Bubble. Photo: Matilda Temperley.

Officer with the South West Heritage Trust, said: ‘We are delighted to be working with Matilda to open this exhibition of her work at Somerset Rural Life Museum.

‘As well as capturing Somerset’s wonderful distinctiveness, the project documents some of the issues facing rural communities.

It will be an important contribution to the story of Somerset already explored by the Museum. Matilda’s striking images capture the county today but also evoke its rich past and uncertain future.’

Matilda’s photography is diverse and includes fashion and

documentary commissions. Her work regularly appears in internationally recognised newspapers and magazines and her best-selling book, Under The Surface – Somerset Floods, won the Royal Photographic Society’s Vic Odden Award in 2015.

Matilda Temperley: A View From the Hill, is open at Somerset Rural Life Museum in Glastonbury until 1 June 2019.

Somerset Rural Life Museum is part of The South West Heritage Trust, an independent charity that protects and celebrates the region’s rich heritage. Visit srlm.org.uk, #srlmmatildatemperley.

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The Vintage Bazaar, Saturday April 27th at The Cheese and Grain, Frome

It’s time to blow away those winter cobwebs with a bit of retail therapy at The Vintage Bazaar.

These lovely events have built up quite a reputation with designers, makers and lovers of all things vintage and handmade.

It’s the very best place to source decorative antiques, stunning vintage clothing and accessories,

The Vintage Bazaar takes place on Saturday 27th April at The Cheese & Grain, Frome.

French brocante, antique textiles and beautiful handmade delights.

The handpicked dealers will be bringing exciting new stock from all over the UK and Europe. The date for your diary is Saturday April 27th at The Cheese and Grain, Frome, Somerset 9am3pm.

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Saturday 27th April at The Cheese and Grain Frome, Somerset 9am - 3pm Decorative Antiques Vintage Textiles/Fashion French Brocante Handmade Delights

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Each Vintage Bazaar event presents a different array of the very best vintage, antique and handmade stallholders.

More information can be found on their dedicated FB and Instagram pages as well as their dedicated blog www.thevintage bazaar.blogspot.com.

Families for Children Trust is a Specialist Adoption Agency and charitable trust based in the South West.

They place vulnerable children from all over the UK with new adoptive families in Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, Somerset and the Isles of Scilly. There is currently a real shortage of adopters coming forward and a growing number of children waiting for adoptive families. The next session is on Wednesday 17th April, 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Wells & Mendip Museum, 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2UE. To book please contact Families for Children on 01271 612004 or email devon@familiesfor children.org.uk. Website: www.familiesforchildren.org.uk.

Macmillan ‘Help About’ invite you to an evening with Sam Guglani - Cancer Specialist and Author, Thursday 11th April, 7pm 9pm at The Market House, Castle Cary

Dr. Sam Guglani will be speaking about why human relationships are as central to

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numbers are restricted, so tickets are essential and can be collected from Bailey Hill Bookshop, Castle Cary.

Refreshments will be provided. For information, support or just someone to talk to, call 0808 808 00 00 or visit macmillan.org.uk.

Godminster Market Friday 12th April

This April, Godminster will be hosting their first ever Market @ Godminster, a fun-filled

Macmillan ‘Help About’ invite you to an evening with Sam Guglani Cancer Specialist and Author, Thursday 11th April, 7pm - 9pm at The Market House, Castle Cary.

the practice of medicine as are science and technology – and how sometimes storytelling can help us understand this.

Sam Guglani is a Consultant Oncologist in Cheltenham, specialising in the management of lung and brain tumours. He chairs the Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust law and ethics group. This event is free, but

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Taking place on the 12th April between 9am and 2pm situated at the Godminster Shop in Bruton, entry to the event is completely free of charge and with free parking and delicious food and drink to delight your taste buds, this will definitely be a date for your calendar!

There will also be Easterthemed activities for kids (and some wine to taste for the adults!) making this an event

for the whole family.

With the recent refurbishment of their building, they wanted a chance to not only showcase their brand-new fabulous look but to also say thank you to the many brands who have supported them over the years.

They will be incorporating some of the brilliant producers they stock in their Godminster shop along with a few friends.

They look forward to seeing you! To find out more visit: www.godminster.com/market.

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30,000 bras and more required for Air Ambulance

Shirley Allum Fashions & Lingerie, 30 High Street, Shaftesbury, have currently collected 30,000 old bras for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance.

This is approximately 17 miles

of bras but Shirley and her team would love to make it up to 20 miles so are asking for your help.

Tracy Bartram, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Communications Manager said: ‘Shirley and her team have been collecting unwanted bras to help raise funds for the Charity for many years. This started after we launched an initiative called ‘Bag a Bra’ ten years ago.

Although that specific campaign no longer runs, Shirley Allum Fashions continue to be a collection point for unwanted bras in the area, donating them as part of our textile recycling

scheme which we run in partnership with BIU Group. All bras collected are weighed and monies are paid to the charity depending on the weight collected. The bras are then sent on to countries such as West Africa.’

More bras required!

Shirley Allum with the bra collection box.

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Sunday 5th May 2019 - 7.00pm: Excalibow by comedy quartet, Bowjangles. Legends tell of one ‘bow’ made more powerful than all others. Many battles were fought in the quest for this bow, for the person to weald it would truly be Lord of the Strings. This bow was known as Excalibow!

Join Bowjangles as they tell this story of ancient gods, whilst leaping, tumbling, juggling, joking as well as playing their instruments. This is the new date from the snow postponed 2 Feb 2019. All tickets will be honoured and many thanks to those who kept faith with us and held on to them.

Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall, New Road, TA14 6SF.

Tickets: £6 child Under 16 yrs/ £10 adult. Buy 4 tickets or more and get a 10% discount. available from Norton Sub Hamdon Village Shop or from John Bailey 01935 881227 or from www.takeart.org.

Cary Comedians bounce back for 2019

Cary Comedians will be bouncing back onto the carnival circuits this year after disappointingly being unable to get their cart ready for 2018 due to mechanical problems with their new towing vehicle.

Instead the club attended Wessex & Somerset Guy Fawkes carnivals with a collecting float accompanied by members shaking buckets and raising money for both the carnivals and the club.

For this team effort the club was presented with the Wessex Grand Prix Circuit Gareth Airey Memorial Award for 'Behind the Scenes', the 'spirit' of carnival award.

The club hold a monthly fund raising Bingo at Sparkford Village Hall and all are welcome. Dates are April 12th, May 10th, June 14th, July 12th, Aug 9th, Sept 13th, Oct 18th, Dec 13th, eyes down 7.30pm.

Cary Comedians Christmas Dinner 10th Feb. President Maureen Higgins pictured between proud new parents Stephen Higgins (grandson) and partner Vicki Osborne with Rosie, 4th generation of Higgins family Comedians.

THE BUSY A30 skirts the northern edge of Sherborne town centre and eastbound motorists queuing at the traffic lights can catch a glimpse of some attractive old buildings. Among them are the former Antelope and Angel coaching inns, Priory House with its 17th century mullioned windows and a doorway dominated by a huge hamstone lintel, three-storey Greenhill House built in 1607 on the south side of The Green, and a distant view of The Julien medieval hospice and its adjacent halftimbered building at the top of Cheap Street. What the motorists miss, however, is a view of the main course of the town’s architectural meal, Sherborne Abbey.

For travellers by train to Sherborne, this comes as the start of the meal. The short stroll along Digby Road from the station brings them face to face with the magnificent south transept of the Abbey with its huge stained-glass window and the bell tower behind, this reputedly containing the heaviest ring of eight bells in the world. The Abbey was extensively

In front of the south side of Sherborne Abbey stands an elaborate memorial commemorating the life of George Wingfield Digby of the ‘new’ Sherborne castle who had contributed handsomely to its restoration.

restored in Victorian times, and the elaborate memorial in front of the Abbey commemorates the life of George Wingfield Digby of the ‘new’ Sherborne castle who had contributed handsomely to the restoration. He was 60 when he inherited the Sherborne estates from his uncle Edward in 1856 and gave much to the Abbey and town including building the Digby Hotel,

now a boarding house of Sherborne School. He died in 1883 and the memorial in the form of an Eleanor Cross was erected in 1884.

Until the 1880s this impressive view of the Abbey was obstructed by the Old Town Hall which had occupied the site of the memorial.

Built in 1681 to house a market, corn exchange and the Assizes, it was also used for meetings,

dinners, entertainments and similar events. It was demolished in 1884. Some years ago a friend lent me a faded old postcard showing the building, possibly produced by Adam Gosney, one of the town’s first photographers who set up in business in the late 1860s.

Sherborne Museum has a much clearer copy of this view in its large collection of historic local photos.

If you’re intrigued by the history of the town, exhibits in the museum tell the story from Roman times and include maps, photographs, prints and facsimiles of medieval documents as well as

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an extensive collection of tools, implements and relics and displays devoted to the silk industry and gloving which were major local employers in past centuries. The museum is tucked away in Church Lane which runs between the Abbey and the Conduit at the bottom of Cheap Street. Current Winter opening hours are 10.30am till 12.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, but from mid-April it will be open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10.30am till 4.30pm. Always worth a visit!

Other Sherborne attractions are also about to re-open after the Winter. The ‘old’ castle, dating from the early 12th century, was granted to Sir Walter Raleigh by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592. He quickly found it impossible to convert the medieval castle into a modern home so in 1594 he started to build a new castle on the site of a hunting lodge on the opposite side of the river. The old castle was largely destroyed following a siege in 1645 during

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the Civil War and the ruins are cared for by English Heritage.

For opening days, times and entry charges phone the custodian on 01935 812730 or visit www.english-heritage .org.uk/sherborne. His ‘new’ castle has been much extended since Raleigh’s time, and the landscaping and lake were the work of Capability Brown in the 18th century. If you’re planning to visit, I recommend that you invest first in a copy of the Sherborne Castle Souvenir Guide – the colour photography is simply stunning, the descriptive text is concise and helpful, and the brief histories of the Digby and Wingfield Digby families are full of interest. For opening days, times and entry charges phone the Digby Estate Office on 01935 813182 or go to www.sherbornecastle.com.

Always a great attraction is the Sherborne Castle Country Fair which takes place this year on Bank Holiday Monday 27th May. This year’s first open day at Castleton Pumping Station is on

Much of Sherborne’s rich history can be explored in the museum on Church Lane, between the Abbey and the Conduit on Cheap Street.

Sunday 7th April from 11.30am until 3.30pm when the massive waterwheel and pumping engines will be in operation and associated old machinery will be on display. Audio-visual presentations in the visitor centre reveal that the waterwheel was in continual use from 1869 until 1959 and was subsequently restored by enthusiastic volunteers.

Admission is free but donations

would be very much welcomed.

The Pumping Station is on Oborne Road a short distance east of its junction with Newland, Long Street and New Road.

With Spring upon us it’s the ideal time to explore the town, indulge in a spot of windowshopping, sample the many tea shops, cafés and pubs and see for yourself why Sherborne attracts so many visitors from

far and wide every year. The town’s many elegant shops have featured extensively in previous Visitor articles, for Cheap Street and Half Moon Street are packed with an incredible variety of specialist traders too numerous to mention by name and there are yet more independent businesses tucked away on Hound Street, Long Street, South Street and Digby Road.

And as a reminder that Sherborne is a country town at heart, Cheap Street hosts a farmers market on the third Friday of each month and a street market every Thursday and Saturday. But plans to add a centre for the visual arts to the town’s attractions seems to have divided local opinion.

The proposed site is on land behind Paddock Gardens that was previously tennis courts, and the proposed building is designed to house one large and two small galleries, an arts shop, a restaurant and a tourist information centre. While there is general agreement that it could become a major asset for the town, the plans are not without their critics because its main entrance would be through Paddock Gardens, owned and managed by the town council but

originally developed by local residents, and because it could cause car-parking problems on nearby streets. By the time this appears in print the district council will probably have reached a decision on the planning application, but whichever way it goes it won’t please everyone!

Roger Richards.

The bustling Cheap Street is home to a wide variety of independent shops as well as a handful of national retailers.

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The Gartell Light Railway

AFTER WINTER maintenance, including relaying a quarter-mile of track, the narrow-gauge Gartell Light Railway, near Templecombe, is having its first Open Day of 2019 on Easter Bank Holiday Monday 22nd of April.

There will be three trains running: the red set hauled by ‘Class 33’ diesel; the blue set by steam loco ‘Mr G’ and the green set by steam loco ‘Jean’. Two of the trains can accommodate

wheelchairs, but not scooters.

Regrettably, the half sized trains cannot accommodate large dogs.

As before, trains will leave Common Lane at 25 minute intervals starting at 10 am and the last at 4.20pm. Shunting manoeuvres mean that two trains will leave Pinesway Junction simultaneously, which delights children of all ages.

Each trip lasts for approximately 35 minutes and your ticket covers the whole day and you can ride as many trains as you wish.

Drinks and snacks are available in the large ‘Pines’ Refreshment Room. Fares are Adults £8.00, Seniors £7.00, Children under 14 £5.00 and family tickets (2 adults and up to 2 children) £22.00.

The railway is just off the A357 between Templecombe and Henstridge and there will be signposts to direct visitors to the GLR. There is a large car park and a picnic area if the weather is fine.

Please see the advertisement for details or go online at newglr.weebly.com.

The Gartell Light Railway’s first Open Day of 2019 is on Easter Bank Holiday Monday 22nd April.

Covey Fisheries, East Lydford

Covey Fisheries at Rubbery Farm, East Lydford has three well stocked ponds with varied sized fish and is conveniently situated just off the A37 near Lydford-On-Fosse.

Purdy’s 2½ acre lake is well

stocked with Carp for the serious anglers. The lakes are family friendly and can accommodate novices and serious anglers alike.

Group bookings can be taken for leisure and match fishing. Private hire of lakes are also available upon request for corporate events or team building activities. The site has electric and toilet facilities and disabled access can be arranged.

Prices start as low as £7 per day for pleasure fishing and £10 for 12 hours on the Carp lakes. For further information regarding stock or bookings please call 07863 360647.

What Does Dating Mean?

It means when you are seeing somebody specific with purpose and on a regular basis. It was called courting many years ago, but courting couples intend to become engaged and get married. When dating a couple may not have any specific expectations from the relationship, but they are just having fun and see where it goes.

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

An occasional quiz loosely based on the subject By John Osborne  Answers can be found on page 32

1) Which famous composer of the ‘Romantic’ era was born in Hamburg on 7th May 1833?

Mendelssohn, Khachaturian, Brahms, Hayden, Ravenscroft, Ravel 2) In which year did the Royal Albert Hall open?

1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901 3) Gustav Mahler was of which nationality?

German, French, Armenian, Polish, Czech, Scottish 4) The term ‘Largo’ means what?

Becoming louder, Slow, Dignified, Slow and Dignified, Becoming softer 5) The ‘sackbut’ is an early form of which wind instrument?

Cor Anglais, Oboe, Flute, Trombone, Saxophone 6) The Beach Boys ‘Lady Lynda’ was based on which classical piece?

7) How many strings does a Mandolin have?

4, 6, 8, 10, 12 8) ‘Les Trois Gymnopedies’ Three pieces composed by a 22 year old Frenchman in 1888. Name him.

9) With with musical instrument do we associate the late Jacqueline du Pré?

10) ‘A Demisemiquaver' lasts for what duration?

A) 8th duration of a full note B) 16th duration of a full note C) 32nd duration of a full note

Great Quotes in Classical Music (1) ‘The English may not like music, but they absolutely love the noise it makes’ - Sir Thomas Beecham

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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.

Answers to last month’s Sudoku on page 32.

in the hope you’ll find a committed relationship. You spend time doing things together. You can see yourself settling down with the person you see regularly. Dating

comes down to intention and because you are interested in a future there, you are dating them.

It’s not exclusivity, being exclusive requires a frank

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conversation about what each party wants. Regardless of how much time has passed, two people being committed to each other requires that awkward conversation always.

You must be honest with the other person about what you want and are looking for in your relationship.

Good communication is the key to any good relationship.

Hope this helps. For those of you that have started dating someone good luck! However, if you are single and would like to be dating someone why not consider Just Somerset Introductions details on our advert and on our website.

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Family Health with

Jenna Evans

Family Health Q&A

A QUESTION that has been coming my way a lot lately has been to do with itchy skin. Many people who have not otherwise ever

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suffered with any kind of skin issue such as eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis, have suddenly been suffering from very dry and/or itchy irritable skin.

Our skin is our largest organ and provides valuable defences against outside attack, helps throw off toxic assault, regulates our body temperature and of course keeps our insides nicely packaged. Chronic skin conditions may have very different causes from transient irritations but many of the remedies discussed below can also be helpful for those with eczema, psoriasis etc.

This sheer numbers of people I have seen affected by this latest spell would indicate that there may be some environmental poison we have been exposed to, or something viral doing the rounds. Either way, we need to keep our immune systems nourished, and moderate overzealous histaminic reactions that trigger that itch.

Firstly, it is a good idea to have a think about whether there are any new chemicals you may have been exposed to. Do a review of the washing powders, toiletries, air

fresheners, household or gardening gloves and even any fabrics – anything your skin comes into contact with. Even if there is nothing obvious, now is a good time to switch to the most gentle natural products available and many of the items we have daily contact with are pretty much chemical cocktails with unknown consequences. Also, making sure you’re getting plenty of basic skin nourishment in the form of water, fatty acids (think nuts & seeds) and plenty of antioxidant support – colourful fruit and veg especially foods like berries, cherries, greens and sweet potatoes.

There are some wonderful antiinflammatory & anti-histamine supplements including chamomile, pycnogenol, quercetin, vitamin C and good old nettle. Taking these internally as supplements or drinking the herbs as teas can be very helpful. Cooled nettle tea can be wonderfully soothing to apply externally as well. These are the same remedies we may use for hayfever, another common problem at this time of year and this gives you an idea of how helpful they are to calm an overreactive immune system. The Combination D tissue salt for minor skin problems, eczema and scaly skin can also be worth a try – and it’s safe to use alongside other medicines.

There are several topical

solutions too although a little trial and error may be needed to find just the right fit for your skin. Neem and chickweed are two herbal creams that can be very successful for treating itchiness. Shea and mango butters are deeply nourishing and moisturising if dryness is the issue. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) or oatmeal in the bath are useful for soothing aggravation. A spray of diluted (1 part to 3 parts water) ACV is a great remedy to have on hand to spritz the skin, helping to change the PH and introduce helpful microorganisms. Other branded emollients containing herbal blends to be used as an alternative to steroid creams are also on the market – come and check out our selection in store, we sometimes have samples!

If you have any follow up questions or want some advice on this or any other health niggle, please pop instore and talk to a member of our team.

Jenna Evans © 2019.

 Jenna is an Holistic Health Coach and creator of bespoke beauty products. She can be found on Facebook at ‘Alchemical Beauty UK’. Jenna is also a multi-award winning Product Advisor at Ceres Natural Foods, Yeovil. To make an 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.

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Preview Fashion Boutique, Wincanton

Preview Fashion Boutique, Wincanton is an ideal choice for beautiful spring attire. You will receive a warm welcome in a relaxed environment to browse and try on their extensive ranges of hats to shoes and dresses to jackets, they have the perfect pieces for all events including Spring Weddings, Garden Parties and Luxury Cruises.

If you’re yet to find your outfit, look no further: Preview are stockists of sought-after labels such as Rabe from Germany. Rabe fully washable knitwear is especially kind to your skin due to the exclusive use of non-wool fabric.

Olsen spring collection comes in a variety of colours which will look stunning against any skin tone.

Olsen pieces keep their shape and have exceptional wearability and comfort. Prices from £45.

Exclusive labels to Preview are; Micha, a Danish brand producing quality knitwear with a range of skirts, blouses, dresses for dressing for work, at home and at parties.

The Zenia collection from Spain, uses neutral tones to create stunning pieces in sizes 10-18 with prices from £45.

Preview stock labels such as Adini, Condici, Luis Civit, Lizabella, Tina Taylor, Michaela Louisa and Joseph Ribkoff. With

Fashion Boutique Market Place • Wincanton  01963 31676

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Specialist in Mother of the Bride & Groom Exclusive to Wincanton.

Discover a unique customer service in relaxed surroundings with carefully chosen collections to suit ladies from size 10 to 18. Fabulous hats & Fascinators and comfortable shoes with bags to match.

A warm & friendly welcome awaits you.

such a fabulous choice, there is sure to be something you’ll fall in love with. Open from 10am – 5pm Monday to Saturday.

popular every year with that easy to wear style.

And not forgetting the wedding and cruise wear, with stunning hats and fascinators in a rainbow of colours.

The shoe department is expanding with new brands Wolky for those tired feet. Still in stock Fitflop, Birkenstock, Fly, Ugg and Riva.

Don’t forget the lingerie department, with free fully qualified bra fitters. 7 out of 10 women are in the wrong size bra, are you one of them?

Visit Shirley and her friendly staff who are there to help. You will be amazed at the choice this season.

Michaela Louisa Spring Summer 2019 Collection.

Just part of the wedding and cruise wear available at Shirley Allum Fashions & Lingerie, Shaftesbury.

Adini Spring Summer 2019 collection now in stock at Preview, Wincanton.

Shirley Allum Fashions & Lingerie, Shaftesbury

Visit Shirley Allum Fashions & Lingerie and check out the new Brax trousers department, now in full swing. They stock over 2500 pairs of trousers sizes 8-28 with brands including NYDJ, Robell, Laurie, Frank Walder and many more.

Sahara has just arrived and looks amazing, Doris Streich sizes 16-28 is superb this season. Mat de Misaine from France gets more

Ward & Sibley - Jewellers with a personal service.

WARD & SIBLEY The Jewellers of Yeovil

AS GOOD AS NEW! Our repair section of the business is pleased to offer:

 Complete refurbishment of jewellery –

soldering charms onto bracelets, sizing rings, repairing chains, jewellery cleaning

 Jewellery handmade to your own design  Seal, hand, and machine engraving  Pearl and bead re-threading  Watch repairs –

including battery replacement

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CREWKERNE

Antiques Bazaar

Our friendly and warm collaborative trading centre for antiques and vintage is ‘buzzing’ every day. We are home to almost 100 traders, renting cabinets and space. So that is almost 100 individual businesses at one large location.

Stock is very varied, and turns over quickly. We have carefully restored painted furniture and stripped pine. We have unusual side tables, wall shelves, lighting

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and pictures. We have garden statuary, planters, metal arbours, benches and ornaments.

Our jewellery is always popular, ranging from inexpensive ‘costume’ pieces to quality silver and gold.

Some traders stock upholstery, kitchen tables, dressers and bedroom furniture, Poole pottery and glass decanters.

Then add in a hint of incense, well curated displays, a quirky cafe offering home-made cakes with tea and coffee, or freshly prepared full

meals. Outside there is a great plant centre, and free onsite parking. Little wonder that we see so many visitors every week.

Antiques Bazaar, Crewkerne Open 7 days a week. www.antiquesbazaar.co.uk.

A.J.Wakely and Sons

A.J.Wakely and Sons of Crewkerne is a 5th generation family Funeral Directors situated in Crewkerne Town Centre in a prominent location.

They are proud to offer a wide range of Funeral Services from direct cremations to bespoke funerals of distinction. As members of The National Association of Funeral Directors and The Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors together with Golden Charter Funeral Planning network they seek to adhere to strict codes of practice giving their clients peace of mind throughout. They offer

unparalleled levels of personal service which they have built their strong reputation on.

Clive Wakely Company director says ‘We are a traditional company with a modern and innovative approach, putting the wishes of

families at the forefront of all we do, we offer guidance, assurance and compassion at a very difficult time.’

Please see the website for further information www. ajwakley.com.

Henhayes Concert 27th April

On Saturday 27th April there is a Hank Marvin tribute by Justin Daish. He not only sounds like Hank but could almost be him onstage. Supper before will be Steak Pie followed by Fruit Sponge with cream.

Concert only £10, Including supper £18. Supper must be booked in advance. Tel 01460 74340. email: henhayescentre @btconnect.com, everyone welcome.

April Notice Board

BRUTON You’ll be amazed by the range of living aids, chairs, mobility scooters and frames at Regency Care & Mobilty, Crewkerne.

Pop in for a warm welcome and expert advice.

NEW MARKET @ Godminster.

12th April 9am – 2pm. A showcase of food and drink from some of our favourite producers.

KINGTON MAGNA

ARTISAN COFFEE and Crafts at Kington Magna Church on Saturday 27th April, 10am-12pm.

Enjoy the amazing view.

MARTOCK

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home Visits

YEOVIL CONCERT BANDMartock Church - 27th April. The Band has 16 brass and 19 woodwind instrumentalists plus a percussionist and plays a wide range of music, including songs from stage shows and films, marches, folk music, classical suites, tributes to classical and popular composers. Time: 19:30 hrs.

Admission: £9 or £8 at 01935 829576 www.martockonline. co.uk/events, www.yeovil concertband.com.

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SPRING JUMBLE SALE on Saturday April 13th, at the Village Hall. (TA14 6SF). Doors open at 11am. Admission: Adults 50p.

Usual stalls with lots of bargains including new/nearly new books, toys, DVD's, CD's, Bric a Brac.

Refreshments and much more.

Everyone welcome. Proceeds to Hall funds. More details/info contact Jennie Harris on 01935 881718.

Advertise your May event here from just £5! Send details by 15th April to: The Visitor, PO Box 1, Castle Cary, BA7 7BP or email: info@thevisitormagazine.co.uk.

10 Falkland Square Crewkerne, TA18 7JS  01460 271172

www.regencycareandmobility.co.uk “if you can’t come to us we will come to you”

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RISE AND RECLINE Premier Electric Lift & Rise Recliner Chairs

Shop floor display of sofas, furniture, beds & mattresses Beverly lift & rise recliner

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Goodwood Snuggle Back

Fit & Furnish are pleased to introduce their range of Goodwood Rise and Recline Chairs which come with a 10 year guarantee on frames, springs and general construction and a 5 year guarantee on action, motors, electrics and handsets.

These quality crafted chairs

Official medical letters accepted for VAT relief

FREE delivery on ALL orders Visit our website: www.fitandfurnish.co.uk

The Old Vincent’s Showroom, Market Street, YEOVIL, BA20 1HZ  01935 412811 Email: info@fitandfurnish.co.uk DIRECTIONS: from Marks & Spencer head towards Court Ash Car Park and past The Pall Tavern. Showrooms 100 yards on the right.

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Fit & Furnish, Yeovil

Do you need to store something this spring? Somerton Door Self Store are experts in self-storage.

come in a range of colours with Aqua Clean Technology fabrics and are available in widths from Petite to Grand with a choice of 5 back styles. The Premier Rise Recline Chair features power adjustable headrest, lumbar support and extending foot rest plus many other comfort features.

Somerton Door Self Store

Based in Somerton, Somerset, Somerton Door Self Store are experts in self-storage. It is their mission to deliver the best service every time.

They go above and beyond for their customers, basing themselves on the site where the containers are. This ensures that your belongings are completely protected. Choose them to give your

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Showroom 1, Evercreech Junction, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6NA Tel: 01749 831578  Email: jac.w@hotmail.co.uk www.dr-carpets.co.uk

Jackie of DR Carpets Evercreech Junction will be happy to advise you on your choice of flooring and also offers a binding service where remnants can be made into rugs/runners.

possessions the very best protection.

As well as being on site with them at all times, the units themselves have added layers of protection. This includes CCTV monitoring, electric gates, and padlocks. Each one is also completely wind and waterproof, and has vents to ensure that your property doesn’t get damp. The 27mm marine plywood floor guarantees that your unit is secure from the ground up.

They know how frustrating it is when you need something, and it’s out of your reach. Their facilities are open for most of the day, and you’re welcome to come and view, move, or remove property during that time. You’re also able to make an appointment with them, if you’d prefer to attend to your unit outside of normal hours.

Call them today to enquire further about their self-storage solutions.

Somerton Door Self Store, Somerton Door Farm, Somerton Door Drove, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6JN. Tel: 01458 272091.

Business Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday 7:30am – 2:00pm. Email: info@somerton doorselfstore.co.uk.

satisfaction from Check A Trade, with over 500 positive reviews.

Best of all The Schrijver system is installed on the outside, so there is no intrusion or replastering to worry about inside. Simply call 01278 652766 or 07785 731623 or check out the website www.southwest-damp.co.uk.

Hider Heating

Hider Heating, established since 1973, is an expert in the plumbing and heating sector, working with estate agents, letting agents and the general public in the Somerset area.

They offer their customers all aspects of plumbing and heating including: full central heating installation; boiler repairs and servicing; bathrooms; landlord gas safety certificates and general plumbing.

Their Gas Safe registration number is 700 so you can see that they have been in the business a long time, giving you confidence that only the highest standard of workmanship is offered as standard - they also have great testimonials.

HIDER HEATING

ALL TYPES OF PLUMBING Central Heating Systems, Boiler Replacement Landlord Safety Checks and Servicing Gas and Oil Established Over 40 Years Rely on us for all Plumbing & Heating Needs Specialist in Bathroom Designs including all Tiling & Electrics

Reg. No. 700

www.hiderheating.co.uk Tel: 01935 426209 • Mobile: 07836 773152 41a West Coker Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2LY

FROM CONCEPTION TO COMPLETION With over 30 years of building experience — NO HIDDEN EXTRAS —

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All aspects of Building and Maintenance All Insurance Works Undertaken

Contact us for a free estimate

(01935) 808456

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Frank Schrijver Damp Control

Richard Smith has looked after Somerset on behalf of Frank Schrijver UK Ltd for many years.

He has organised many installations and can provide numerous testimonials.

All assessments are friendly and free, with absolutely no pressure or obligation.

Should you decide to proceed you pay a refundable 10 per cent deposit and the balance on satisfactory completion by fully trained, professional engineers.

The company has won numerous awards in the UK and abroad. Fully endorsed by WHICH? As a trusted trader and attaining 98 per cent customer

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■ Carpets

■ Naturals SJH Carpets, Wincanton

SJH Carpets in Wincanton offers a full measuring and fitting service on shutters and blinds, and work with Luxaflex to provide the latest designs, technology and safest window coverings available.

Their fabric department in Wincanton has an extensive fabric library stocking Prestigious Textiles and Chatsworth Fabrics, and they offer a bespoke curtain and blind service, a free measuring and estimating service and professional and helpful advice.

A new selection of Prestigious Textiles wallpaper with samples available to view in store.

They also have a wonderful selection of carpets and flooring including naturals, vinyls, woods, laminates, tiles and luxury vinyl tiles (including Kardean, Moduleo and Harvey Maria).

They supply and fit Roger Oates runners, Crucial Trading floorcoverings and all traditional carpets. Their knowledgeable staff can assist you through the difficult selection process and help you choose the right product that best

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suits your needs. They deliver and install at a price that competes with all the national chains.

Call SJH Carpets in Wincanton on 01963 824418 and get your free estimate for your upcoming project.

Find the window dressing or flooring that perfectly match your needs and unique personal style.

Also at North Street, Langport and High Street, Tisbury.

■ Laminates

■ Vinyls

■ Woods

■ Shutters and Blinds ■ LVTs: Karndean,

Moduleo, Harvey Maria

+ many other manufacturers

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A new selection of Prestigious Textiles wallpaper with samples available to view in store, at SJH Carpets & Flooring, Wincanton.

Wincanton

Chatsworth Fabrics Luxaflex Shutters & Blinds Prestigious Textiles Design Forum Fabrics Art of The Loom Fabrics

Tythings Commercial Centre Southgate Road Wincanton, BA9 9RZ  01963 824418 wincanton@sjhcarpets.co.uk www.sjhcarpets.co.uk Also at:

High Street, Tisbury, SP3 6LD  01747 871178 The Old Post Office, 38 North Street, Langport, TA10 9RH 01458 887301

Glastonbury

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Glastonbury Tor Morning Sunrise.

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Edward Howells Associates Limited - Chartered Certified Accountants

Edward Howells Associates are based in Glastonbury but deal with clients in the surrounding areas of Street, Wells and further afield.

They deal with a wide range of business types, from small tax repayment claims to the preparation and audit of accounts for companies. Their core business is dealing with family businesses, whether they operate as a sole trader, partnership or limited company.

They deal with basic compliance work of account preparations, tax, VAT returns and payroll, plus general business and tax planning matters. Do give them a call if you would like an informal, no obligation chat.

Glastonbury Post Office

Glastonbury Post Office is run by Gerald Cross together with one of his two sons and five other members of staff. Having run this busy Post Office for over seventeen years, Gerald and his staff are well known to their

customers and offer a friendly and helpful service. If you are planning a spring break don’t forget you can get your travel insurance, travellers cheques and currency from the Post Office.

Easter is looming so remember to send your overseas cards off in plenty of time!

CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS Registered Auditors * Preparation of Accounts Personal & Corporate Taxation * VAT & Payroll Business & Limited Company Set-Ups Business Planning & Advice Registered Office: 20a High Street, Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9DU Tel: 01458 831700 * Fax: 01458 831189 Email: accounts@edwardhowells.co.uk

Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9GY 01458 831020 28 High Street, Butleigh, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8SY 01458 850654 or Street 01458 443677 Pound Pool, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6LZ 01458 272297 or Langport 01458 250509 www.forseyandson.co.uk

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STREET

The Shoe Museum

Visit the Shoe Museum to see footwear from Roman times to the present day. Find out about the history of Clarks and shoemaking in Somerset.

Their new exhibition for 2019 tells the History of Footwear in 100 Objects and will be launched in May. Other displays showcase

wedding shoes through the ages and fascinating facts about Chinese and Japanese shoes.

Here Be Dragons is a Spring holiday family activity with lots to do for all ages, including spotting our scaly shoes! The summer family activities this year, from May half term, will take you into the tomb of Tutankhamun and the shoes that were buried there. Join

The Shoe Museum and walk like an Egyptian.

Mendip Mobility - in Street and Trowbridge

Established in 2007, Mendip Mobility Ltd aim to provide excellent service and quality value for money products to their customer base which now reaches further into Wiltshire. The two local retail outlets containing their extensive range of rise and recline chairs, adjustable beds, bath lifts, scooters, everyday living aids and quality branded mobility products enable customers to see the equipment first hand and receive professional help from knowledgeable staff.

Mendip Mobility Ltd are keen to spend time with everyone who comes through their doors. They will discuss your options and needs and provide demonstrations both in store and at home to make sure the products you purchase suit your individual requirements. Contact their Street store on 01458 448335 or their retail outlet in Trowbridge on 01225 764800, please see their advert for the full address and further details.

Crispin Crafts

Crispin Crafts is a friendly, family run business stocking a large variety of Haberdashery, yarn, fabric and crafting items from leading brands.

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Having been in the business for so long, Sue and Trev have seen crafting fashions come and go and it is great to see the resurgence of crochet and knitting as the manufacturers of knitting yarns launch new and exciting products.

Crispin Crafts’s new DMC (stranded threads) stand now stocks the 35 new colours, plus metallic, satin and variation threads! This comes just in time for the upturn in embroidery and cross stitch. The quilters will be pleased to know that they are now stocking ‘Stitch It’ 80/20 wadding and a new selection of Jelly Rolls and Fat Quarters.

The shop at 8 Farm Road, Street, BA16 0BJ is open Monday to Saturday 9am till 4.30pm. Visit their website: www.crispin crafts.co.uk or join their Facebook page for further information.

Crispin Crafts is a friendly, family run business stocking a large variety of Haberdashery, yarn, fabric and crafting items from leading brands.

MOTORING VINTAGE Motorcycling

AS I REPORTED last month the Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show held at the Bath and West Showground had to be postponed due to the heavy snow. Well the rescheduled event did take place on the 23rd and 24th of February and very successful it proved to be. This time the contrast in weather could not have been more marked as the two days were both dry and sunny and could not have been better. The weather no doubt contributing to the large crowd with many thousands attending over the two days.

The standard of machines is always impressive, as are the many club stands, and this year was no exception. Of particular note was the Wells Classic Motorcycle Club who had made a replica of Cafe Rene from the 'Allo Allo' series and was rewarded with the best club stand award. The Westlands Classic Club also had an impressive display of bikes. All the local Sections of the VMCC also had stands with machines of every type, colour, country of origin that you could ever wish to see.

My picture this month shows Dave Atterbury from the Somerset Section. His newly finished 1916 Indian Power Plus was judged 'Best in Show' and so carried off the main prize and very well deserved it was too. The picture shows the proud owner with the machine adorned with the winning rosette.

Attendees came from Cornwall to Kent and from Dorset to Scotland making this a truly spectacular event and a very social one. Nice bikes and good company coupled with good weather and good food, what is there not to like?

The number of events are becoming more prolific as the promise of better weather comes along. April will be busy with the Somerset Section starting with a

Dave Atterbury from the Somerset Section and his newly finished 1916 Indian Power Plus.

guest speaker at their club night at Cossington on the 4th. On the 25th will be the Morning Meet at Wedmore and two days later they start a four day foray into Wales for the Twin Dragon Run. The Wessex Veteran and Vintage Section also have a guest speaker for their club night at East Stour on the 8th. The Hinton St Mary Run from the Village Hall will be on the 28th, this is always a popular event. The Dorset Section have their Lunch Meet at Henstridge on the 3rd, and on the 7th will be the Blandford Run which starts from the Market Square. Club night on the 10th is a guest speaker and on the 14th is the Tiddler Run also at Henstridge.

This is a new event put on to cater to the smaller capacity machines in an effort to keep them on the road. Lastly on the 27th will be the Breakfast Meet at Henstridge. During April the Wells Classic Motorcycle Club and the Westlands Classic Club both have a multitude of events so check their web sites for more details. For more information on the happenings listed above just ring 01935 872528.

Returning to the subject of bike shows it is amazing to me the sundry items now available to assist your enjoyment of motorcycling, and all of them are generally available at these shows for reasonable money as opposed to the normal shop retail figures.

Clothing is a must for safe riding

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and comfort and all types can be found. Tools and the myriad of consumables that we all need are there in abundance. New products are always coming onto the market and for an example we are all familiar with a spray can of liquid which can be squirted into a tyre in the event of a puncture. I personally have had little success with these products but now there is another canister to be squirted into the tyre before you have a puncture.

It stays in there permanently and in the case of a puncture the sealant immediately seals any size of hole which should enable the rider to retain control of the machine, reduce speed and return home safely. It can be used in any vehicle and has been used by military vehicles when such things become even more important.

The next show I shall be going to is the Stafford Show at the end of April. I recommend your attendance both as a social occasion and the chance to catch up with the latest offerings to help with our motorcycling enjoyment. Even riders of old machines can sometimes benefit with some of this latest technology.

It is apparent from the modern motorcyclist that our machines are now no more than part of our leisure activities. Many years ago funds would only allow a rider to choose a mundane machine on

which he would commute to work all the week and at the weekend he might strip off the lights and use the same bike for either scrambling or for trials or even a bit of road racing before replacing the lights ready for work the next day. Now very few riders need to use their bikes as their daily transport. As a leisure item we can dress our bikes up with all sorts of goodies or even ourselves with fancy clothing. I am not determining whether this trend is a good or bad thing but just making the observation of how things have changed over a relatively short time span. Who cares as long as we get out and enjoy our bikes in whatever guise we choose, and enjoyment and fun should be the predominant factor.

Rod Hann.

DSM Motors, Ashcott, Somerset

DSM Motors is a family run business, which gives you reassurance that you are buying from someone you can trust, they are not salesmen and will allow you the time you need to decide if the vehicle is right for you.

Their vehicles are of sound quality, fully checked by their expert mechanic and will not let you down. However, if an issue does occur, their self-funded warranties will give you further confidence to buy from them.

DSM Motors in Ashcott, Somerset, is a family run business.

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

DSM

RUN BY OUR FAMILY - DRIVEN BY YOURS

Independent

66 Bath Road, Ashcott, Somerset TA7 9QJ www.dsmindependentlandrover.co.uk Telephone: 01458 211202

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Crossroads Pet Supplies

HAVE YOU discovered Crossroads Pet Supplies?

Situated on the Yeovil to Sherborne road, this shop is packed from floor to ceiling hutches and cages, toys and leads, beds and bowls, seeds and shampoos! All can be found here.

Whether you like to feed the wild birds or have a pet at home, you can get all your animal feeds from Crossroads.

Why not call in? There is ample free parking right outside the

door: ideal if you are purchasing food in bulk.

Isle Valley Vets Weight Watchers

Christmas has been and gone, and just like us, our pets can be prone to gaining some extra weight! Sometimes due to overindulging with too much turkey or maybe your dog hasn't been getting the normal amount of exercise? Would your cat rather sit by the fire instead of venturing outside?

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Extra weight not only affects their bones and joints, it can also lead to more serious conditions such as diabetes or heart disease.

Does any of the above sound familiar? The Veterinary Nurses at Isle Valley provide weight watchers appointments. During the appointment the nurse will weigh your pet, discuss current feeding/exercise regime and make a suitable plan. Monthly follow up appointments are recommended so your pet’s weight loss is monitored.

Bruton Country Centre

Bruton Country Centre really is a one stop shop for all your pet needs. They stock a wide range of dog foods such as Burns, James Well Beloved, Autarky and Forth Glade to name a few. The Burns Loyalty scheme is really popular where customers buy 7 bags and receive their 8th Free!

They also have 6 Aviaries full of Aviary/cage birds such as Finches, Cockatiels, Lovebirds and Budgies with all the equipment and supplies needed to keep these beautiful animals successfully.

With pond season upon us why not pop along and see all the beautiful pond and marginal water plants and outdoor goldfish and koi. They also stock an increasing range of pond equipment and supplies. If they haven't got what you need the staff are always more than happy to find an alternative or order in what you require.

Bruton Country Centre stocks birds including Cockatiels (as pictured), feed, cages, toys, hardware and garden supplies.

Brunel Pet Centre in the Brunel Precinct, Somerton - everything for your pet including a welcoming bowl of water for passing pets and a warm welcome from Karen the proprietor!

Brunel Pet Centre 5a Brunel Shopping Precinct — SOMERTON — Tel: 01458 274980 Email: info@brunel-pets.com Website: www.brunel-pets.com

Many Brands of Dog & Cat Food Stocked Dog & Cat Treats, Toys & Beds Small Animal Foods, Treats Hay and Straw Wide Selection of Wild Bird Food & Feeders ORDERS WELCOME

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If there is something you require which we don’t stock, we will endeavour to order it for you

Galhampton Country Store

Galhampton Country Store (on the A359 between Castle Cary and Sparkford) has recently changed hands and had a name change!

Previously known as Prompt Cabins Town and Country, Charles and Katie BradleyHudson recently purchased the site and will move their events business, Bradsons, there in due course.

Meanwhile, the shop continues to sell a wide range of country essentials – pet and animal feed and bedding; equestrian supplies; coal, logs and gas; and an expanding range of food, fresh milk and ‘basics’ from the shop.

And recently added – freshlymade coffee to take away!

Charles and Katie, together with their sons William (9) and George (4) are now looking forward to the challenge of

A pet portrait from C.A. Adlington could be an ideal gift for a loved one.

Pet Portraits

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renovating the shop and updating the site.

Delaware Veterinary Group

Delaware Veterinary Group will be celebrating 20 years at Fulford House in Castle Cary by hosting an Open Day on Sunday 14th July 2019 from 11am – 4pm.

There will be plenty of activities for all the family including a selection of animals, tours, food stands and guest

speakers, to name but a few.

Everyone is welcome to come and join us for a day of fun! Keep an eye out for more updates on our Facebook page (www.facebook .com/Delaware VetGroup) over the next few months.

To learn more about Delaware Veterinary Group visit the website at www.delaware vets.co.uk.

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Exciting Times For Castle Cary Community Library

On Monday 1st of April the management of the community library passes from Somerset County Council to a Community Library Partnership.

Over the Winter a number of volunteers have been working tirelessly, setting up a Friends of the Library Group. The Friends will support the library through a number of activities.

The Friends of the Library Group.

These will include coffee mornings, authors events, encouraging links with the school and story telling at the library.

Did you know that your local library is one of thirty two throughout Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire - any one of which you can use to borrow or return books? As Libraries West, this organisation has its own website and app through which you can order or renew books. It gives you access to digital books and even an array of magazines to read offline. Many other services include helping isolated people to access the library and there is a provision to encourage a wide range of reading and digital skills.

You can support your community library in a number of ways. Certainly make use of your free membership by joining at your earliest opportunity if you have not already done so. Support local events of which there will be a number. Consider joining the Friends as a volunteer. Help make your library the hub of your community.

Castle Cary Library.

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Pete Lambden & Staff welcome you to .....

168 Hendford Hill YEOVIL

As I, turn up the collar on My favorite winter coat This wind is blowing my mind

THE FIRST PERSON to tell me the song gets a free drink.

Last month Ray Gudge correctly named the song as Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty.

Starting off this month with some sad news to report Iris Jenkins who has been coming to the Quick ever since I took over the place has passed away.

Iris was well known all over town having been a teacher and a member of numerous societies. We had a super send off for her here and the number of her family, friends and colleagues who came along is testament to how well she was liked RIP Iris x.

On a happier note we had a Silent Disco fund raiser in aid of the St Margaret’s Hospice.

Jane and Ashley Helyar from the HELL YEAH fundraisers put on an excellent show and watching nearly a hundred people dancing in silence is one of the funniest things you will ever see but it was all in aid of a great cause so well done gang!! Liz Leach had her long awaited party here, a fabulous band, a great crowd of friends, a little bit of food and a few drinks made for an excellent evening. Congratulations Liz x.

Next month we have a couple of gigs to tell you about on Friday 5th of April we have Beatles with Wings an absolutely fantastic tribute show which includes Howie Casey, who was in Wings alongside Paul McCartney for many years. Google the band to find out more. Tickets are available from the pub.

On Easter Sunday we have SNAKEBYTE live in the function room, doors open at 8pm so get there early if you want to be near the front.

See you all next month!

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They Say That Bradford Abbas Variety Club Phoenix continues to soar with their best all round show for many a year. The patrons of BAVC say thank you as your efforts will again ensure that societies and organisations in the village will again benefit from your generous donations.

Which in recent times has totalled around £1500pa.

That the owners are not willing to pay for the repair of the often broken escalator in Glovers Walk, Yeovil.

That Phil (My maths isn't as good as it used to be) Oram of Yeovil is disappointed that his favourite salad at the supermarket is no longer 2 for £3, they are now £1.50 each.

That Caroline Landlady Bowen and James Chef Bowen of The Catash Inn, North Cadbury, would like to thank the 20 people who said the food was brilliant.

That Yeovil is making a splash of colour in the town this Spring with its wonderful display of tulips.

That congratulations go to Jon Thorners of Pylle on winning the top British Pie Award for their vegan Curried Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash pie.

That when answering the telephone, the receptionists at the Princes Street Dental Practice in Yeovil, have been known to have the Patience of Job, much to the amusement of patients in the waiting room.

AROUND THE

H O U S E S IN CREWKERNE ... Chorizo & Brie makes for a tasty Ciabatta combination at The White Hart ... there are comfortable en-suite rooms available at The Lord Poulett Arms in Hinton St. George ... Windy Miller’s village pub is open from 6pm until 11.30pm at The Haselbury Mill, Haselbury Plucknett ... visiting Barrington House? Then try the mid-week fixed-price menu at The Barrington Boar, Barrington ... and Friday is ‘fresh fish day’ at The Muddled Man, West Chinnock.

Travelling on to Yeovil we find tickets are now available for Howey Casey's Beatles with Wings show on Friday 5th April at The Quicksilver Mail ... they’ve had an exterior ‘wash and brush-up’ at The Marston Inn, Marston Magna ... children are welcome at The Queens Arms, Corton Denham, where they have their own menu and an activity pack to keep them amused whilst eating ... open all day for food on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at The Orchard Inn, Galhampton ... and back on Saturday 6th April after a long cold winter, The Red Lion at Babcary will be firing up its pizza oven for the rest of the summer on Friday nights, Saturday all day and Sunday lunchtimes, to eat in or take-away.

Marching on to Aller where its Live Band Night on the last Friday of the month at The Old Pound Inn ... don’t miss out on April Fools Day, book your table early for the American Diner Night at The Cross Keys Inn, Lydford on Fosse, only £15 a head ... fine dining assured at The Pilgrim’s Lovington ... and finally, don’t forget there are two sittings for Mothering Sunday Lunch at The Natterjack, Evercreech Junction, booking required.

APRIL...

Friday 5th Beatles With Wings, Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil

Friday 5th Rural Music Network, 7pm, The Cross Keys Inn, Lydford-on-Fosse

Wednesday 10th Acoustic Jamming Session, 8pm, The Cross Keys Inn, Lydford-on-Fosse Easter Weekend Gin Bowlers, The Cross Keys Inn, Lydford-on-Fosse Easter Sunday SNAKEBYTE, Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil

AN ADVERT IN THE PUB PAGES ENSURES A FREE MENTION HERE!

EASTER SIGNALS the end of Lent and after a period of selfdenial, having abstained from some of life’s little luxuries, such as chocolate or wine, I relish the opportunity for a little indulgence.

If like me, you love both chocolate and wine, and want to enjoy them together, finding that perfect match can pose something of a challenge. Whilst we do not often consider chocolate to be a natural match with wine, this Easter, as you break your ‘fast’ with an Easter egg or two, it is worth exploring wine and spirit options that you might find surprisingly enjoyable.

There are some interesting combinations that can be a match made in heaven but do steer well clear of dry white wines. It is worth making the effort to find a pairing that ‘complements’ rather than ‘contrasts’; matching lighter, more elegant flavoured chocolates with lighter-bodied wines, whilst stronger tasting, more full flavoured chocolate, can stand up well to a more full-bodied wine.

The real treat for connoisseurs comes with dark chocolate; the glossy shine, that tantalising, intense aroma, the snap when you break it. Whatever your choice, the general rule is that the wine should be as sweet as, or even a little more so, than the chocolate.

To entertain family and friends, a chocolate-tasting and wine pairing session can be fun, and given my passion for both food and wine, I am often lucky enough to receive wine or foodie gifts as presents. I was recently given a slim metal box of Chocolates for Wine (£10.99) which contained 12 hand-made chocolates of 6 different cocoablends specially designed to enjoy with different wines. The perceived quality of chocolate largely depends upon the cocoa content present; this offering had milk chocolate from Java (34% cocoa), Costa Rica (34% cocoa), and Venezuela (43% cocoa), and dark chocolate from Ecuador (51% cocoa), Santo Domingo (71% cocoa), and Ghana (84% cocoa).

Also available is Brix Chocolate 4 Flavour Gift Set (£22). This collection features a complete wine and chocolate tasting guide, along with 4 different flavours of chocolate, and Green & Blacks Taste

Collection (£11) would make an interesting alternative to the usual Easter egg. It has the advantage of being Fairtrade too.

If you want to really push the boat out then go for Valrhona Grands Crus Dark & Milk chocolate squares gift box (£35.95), which gives details of all 66 tasting squares of milk and dark single origin chocolates, such as Manjari, Abinao, Guanaja, Alpaco, Bahibe & Tanariva.

As a general rule, the darker the chocolate and the higher the cocoa content the punchier the wine, and the grape variety, it will stand up to.

Extra dark chocolate (70%+) – Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Red, Barolo, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Touriga Nacional, Super Tuscans, Amarone, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, full bodied Shiraz. This also pairs well with strong, spicy single malt whiskies, generally those aged in sherry casks, such as Bruichladdich, as well as Cognac and Armagnac.

Medium Dark (60%-70%) Merlot, Shiraz, Zinfandel, Chianti, Rhone Red, Brunello de Montalcino, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Tempranillo (Rioja), Grenache, Carmenère, Mourvedre. When it comes to spirits, Talisker Storm, Bowmore, or Chivas Regal 12-year old Scotch Whisky, as well as Drambuie, are a good match.

Award winning Japanese whiskies are also now much sought after, so for something different give Yamazaki a try.

Smooth Dark (54% - 60%) – Demi-Sec Champagne, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Vintage Port, Prosecco, Beaujolais, White Port, LBV Port, Tawny Port, Ruby Port, Aligoté, Viognier, Chenin Blanc, Gewurtztraminer, Semillon, Pinot Gris. When it comes to spirits, sweeter whiskies, aged in bourbon casks, such as Glen Moray 12-year old, and many of the Irish Whiskeys that are available would be good.

Milk chocolate (46% - 54%) - Port, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Rosé, Late Harvest Wines, Madeira, Tokai, Sauternes, Muscat, Asti Spumante. Now we are into the realm of whisky liqueurs and smooth whiskies with caramel or vanilla tones, such as Monkey Shoulder, Glen Grant 16-year old, or Glenlivet 12 year old Scotch Whisky.

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Garden Spring into the

Sandhurst Garden Design, Yeovil

APRIL IS HERE, spring is in the air and your garden is looking full of promise - no maybe not?

Haylock would be happy to help you. Please visit the website www.sandhurstgarden design.co.uk or give her a call 07899 710168.

Perhaps you have been thinking for sometime you would like to re-design your garden or update your borders but have not known where to start, well Julie

Julie Haylock of Sandhurst Design winning Gold for her border design entitled Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, and the award for Best Interpretation of the Theme at Gardeners’ World Live 2016.

Moggs of Wells, Shepton Mallet

Moggs of Wells offer genuine, impartial and enthusiastic advice about a wide range of garden machinery from several manufacturers, so that you can make the right choice for your particular needs.

They believe they stock the best quality machines available which will give you reliable and faithful service for many years.

All new machines are fully assembled by them, including petrol and oil, and are properly tested before they leave their workshop.

Moggs can deliver your new machine if required, and give you a full explanation of the controls, and how to get the best out of your new purchase.

Their fully equipped workshop can service your machine, carry

Full ground preparation and laying service available

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Sales, installation, maintenance and servicing of Husqvarna Robotic Mowers at Lee Holmes Garden Machinery, Somerton.

out repairs, and perform any warranty work required, so you may rest assured that when you walk out of their showroom, you walk into their care.

It is their prime objective to keep your garden machinery properly serviced so that it is a pleasure to use and will work to the best of its ability.

Their workshop is filled with an array of tools and specialist equipment to keep your machine in top condition. Moggs have direct access to manufacturers’ Service & Parts Manuals, Service Bulletins and all the latest technical information – in addition, they regularly attend various Service Courses and Dealer Days to ensure that they know the best ways to service and repair your machinery.

Unless out of production, they always use genuine parts – quality without question.

Pick up what others leave behind with Westwood available at Ben Johnson Garden Machinery

The British weather is notoriously unpredictable. Make a plan to mow your lawn and it seems inevitable that it will start to rain.

A Westwood is the only machine that ‘cuts it in the wet’.

Most ‘ride-on mowers’ rely on the air flow caused by the cutting blades to throw lawn clippings into the grass catcher. This system can be noisy and inefficient. Damp grass will often get clogged in the deck and discharge chute, requiring regular unblocking and an unacceptable nish on your lawn.

The Westwood cut and collect system works in a better way. The three hardened-steel blades found in the heavy duty Westwood XRD and IBS decks, are contra-rotating and throw the clippings to the rear of the deck. The ejected grass is swept up by the rotating brushes of the Powered Grass Collector.

The Westwood ‘system’ means that even wet grass can be cut and

collected fully, with little risk of clogging. Leaves and other garden debris can be quickly cleared from the lawn. Simply drive over the material with the collector engaged.

Westwood ride-on mowers are available from Ben Johnson Garden Machinery, Shaftesbury.

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PAPERCHASE

IT CAME AS no surprise to read in the 2nd March issue of the Western Daily Press that it has ‘cost you an additional ten pence today. That’s because we have reluctantly taken the decision to increase the price of the paper to £1.90 on a Saturday. Weekday editions of the paper are not affected and will continue to be p riced at 9 0p.’ No surprise because the price of the weekday editions rose from 85p to 90p (almost 6%) as recently as the end of December, and because the price of the Saturday paper had not been increased since 10th March last year – when it rose by a massive 20% from £1.50 to £1.80. This year’s rise of a little over 5% is somewhat more acceptable, but it’s still a lot more than the rate of inflation. As the editor explained, ‘providing trusted daily news, sport and feature coverage in print is a costly business’, yet the paper is persisting with its never-ending ‘Save 40%’ offer that I have mentioned so many times in this column over the past year. And he added that his paper has ‘a proud tradition of standing up for our readers, of holding powers-that-be to account’, presumably hoping readers will think that is worth the extra 10p.

A free local paper that is proving to be effective at challenging the powers-that-be is The Leveller that emanates from Langport and serves a substantial chunk of Somerset.

A newspaper in magazine format, it’s published in the middle of each month and on 15th January reached its 100th issue. It claims to be ‘Somerset’s fastest growing newspaper’ with a circulation of more than 11,000 copies. The 80 pages of the 15th February issue were full of local news and comment, some of it quite contentious, a business directory, events diary and plenty of local advertisements.

It carried in-depth reports on the comparative performance of four local hospitals, the audit committee effectiveness of Somerset’s county and district councils, the report of the accident investigation into the derailment of a quarry train at Witham Friary in 2017, and the re-introduction of a ‘house’

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system at Huish Academy, none of which do I recall reading about in the Western Gazette.

And news from the town councils in Yeovil, Somerton, Langport, Bridgwater and elsewhere.

Clearly The Leveller’s content is written by local people who know their area and the issues of concern and interest to local residents, so I’m not surprised that its readership is increasing.

It also has a website which carries news updates between each issue of the paper, but states that ‘we do not publish stories on either Facebook or Twitter. It is our view that those platforms have little credibility and are so riven with fake news, we would not wish to associate our stories by publishing them on those platforms ... as long as the story appears on the LevellerLive website you can be sure that it is one of ours and is genuine’. Well said!

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7. 8. Tuned in pairs, G,D,A,E (Same tuning as a violin) 8. Erik Satie 9. Cello 10. C

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Across:

1. Ably surrounding the usual in unconventional way. [10] 6. Part of Christmas Tree where sails may be seen. [4] 9. Pale reason for machines overhead. [10] 10. Minister losing rest for small car.

[4] 12. Large book bound to me. [4] 13. Studying axe returned before finding underground minerals. [9] 15. If sand were sorted a reply might have come. [8] 16. Quiet hen may be part of a sports team. [6] 18. Tea not arranged to record. [6] 20. Ten beg to have sired. [8] 23. Four bisected. [3,3,3] 24. Unusual sort of rear. [4] 26. Drunken revel (sort of gory). [4] 27. Moat rebuilt before globe in the air. [10] 28. Pit it in the south-east as a place top build. [4] 29. Born year CL or one-third of an inch? [10]

5. Room to manoeuvre eye law. [6] 7. pH value to aid city. [7] 8. Grit Ginger ordered setting in action. [10] 11. Life-story about heart of Bible, a list of books. [12] 14. Land surrounded by cars is floral.

[10] 17. O, fear oil, for a lifter in air. [8] 19. Article cut short should produce ideas. [7] 21. Trooped around underwater weapon. [7] 22. What I did at 5 o’clock? [3,3] 25. Iron navy plant. [4]

Solution to Crossword 389

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1. Eve’s partner, a support for water.

[4] 2. Over sun and shy. [7] 3. Gift replacing Sid in living, standing for. [12] 4. A week and opened eyes. [8]

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The Winner of our March Crossword is Mrs Pat Scriven of Yeovil who chose to spend her £10 voucher at Crossroads Pet Supplies.