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Regeneration in Yeovil An opportunity to view an ambitious programme exploring how Yeovil town centre could adapt and become a place where people choose to work, live, shop and spend their leisure time has been launched by South Somerset District Council (SSDC).

Families, residents, businesses and shoppers were invited to learn more about the proposals, which were launched on 9 March in the Quedam and more information and a chance to comment can be seen on: https://www.southsomerset.gov.uk /business/future-yeovil/ The aim of the project, entitled Yeovil Refresh, is to ensure benefits of the regeneration programme are clearly understood by the local community and to obtain feedback and views to inform development of the projects.

SSDC Director of Service Delivery, Martin Woods said: “This regeneration programme sets out a clear picture for how the town centre plans to develop, grow and flourish over the coming years. By working in partnership with Somerset County Council, other statutory agencies and the private sector, we can help turn the programme into a reality, to ensure that Yeovil can reach its full potential”.

Yeovil Refresh sets out a clear vision for how the town centre aims to adapt over the coming

years and incorporates a number of key regeneration proposals, including: Redesign of the Bandstand area as a multi-purpose civic space for events and a focus for social and cultural activities Re-development of the Box Factory as a residential development, which would substantially increase the numbers of people choosing to live in the town centre and help increase its vibrancy A transportation assessment for the town centre Some of the early actions will see an investment of over £500,000 from the Area South Committee reserves in to the development of the town.

Members of the business community, who know Yeovil so well, have played an active role in the development of the plans.

David Woan, President of Yeovil Chamber of Trade, said: “This economic development plan represents a significant commitment by South Somerset District Council to secure longterm prosperity for Yeovil and Yeovil Chamber are proud to be key stakeholders in the project.

“The nature of the 21st century UK high street is rapidly evolving and these plans embrace that change. Delivery will be a major step towards Yeovil becoming a go-to regional destination town.”

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‘Journey’s End’ MARCH film, Westland’s 23-24 ‘The Dracula Rock Entertainment Venue, Show’ performance, Yeovil, 3.00pm Charlton Horethorne

‘The Return of the Village Hall, 2.30pm Celtic Confusion’ and 7.00pm concert, White Hart, 24 Coffee Morning, Yetminster, 4.00pm Market House, Castle

‘Darkest Hour’ Cary, 8.45am film, Westland’s

Table Top Sale, Entertainment Venue, Whitelackington Yeovil, 6.00pm Village Hall, 10.00am ‘The Champions of 1.00pm* Magic’ performance,

HPS Early Spring Plant Octagon Theatre, Fair, East Lambrook Yeovil, 7.30pm Manor Gardens, near 26 Sherborne Museum South Petherton, Opens for the season, 10.00am-4.00pm Tuesday-Saturday

Artisan Route Open 10.30am-4.30pm* Day Event, Digby

Antiques Collectables Hall, Sherborne, Silver Jewellery Fine 10.30am-4.00pm Art Ceramics & Vintage

Table Top Sale, Items auction, Lyme Whitelackington Bay Auctions, Seaton, Village Hall, 7.30pm East Devon, 10.00am

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Somerton Sings, Market, Montacute West Street Church, House, 10.00amSomerton, 10.45am 2.00pm

‘Beauty and the Beast’

Spring Jumble Sale, performance, Octagon Norton Sub Hamdon Theatre, Yeovil, Village Hall, 11.00am 2.00pm & 6.00pm

‘The Gentler Sex –

‘Darkest Hour’ Women Artists from film, Westland’s Antiquity to the 21st Entertainment Venue, Century’ lecture, Yeovil, 7.00pm West Street Church,

‘Growing Up – Vertical Somerton, 2.00pm Gardening’ talk, Parish

Spring Jumble Sale, Rooms, Somerton, East Coker Village 7.30pm Hall, 2.00pm 26-27 ‘Early Man’

‘Soul Kinda film, Westland’s Wonderful’ concert, Entertainment Venue, the Exchange, Yeovil, 2.00pm Sturminster Newton, 27 ‘Springing into Easter’ 7.30pm demonstration,

‘The Maesbury Warehouse Theatre, Singers’ concert, All Ilminster, 10.00amSaints Church, Castle 1.00pm Cary, 7.30pm

Main Line Steam Day,

‘The Death of Stalin’ Yeovil Railway Centre, film, Parish Hall, Stoford, 10.30amMartock, 7.30pm 4.00pm

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Den Building Day, Barrington Court, 11.00am-3.00pm ‘The Shape of Water’ film, Westland’s Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 7.00pm ‘The Death of Stalin’ film, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 7.30pm ’12 Months of Colour’ talk, Tithe Barn, Merriott, 7.30pm Coffee Morning, David Hall, South Petherton, 10.00am-12.00 noon* General Sale, Lawrence’s Auction House, Crewkerne, 9.30am ‘Sallying Forth Again’ floral demonstration, Holy Trinity Church, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ film, Queens Arms, Corton Denham, 7.30pm ‘Fungi will Save the World’ talk, Digby Memorial Hall, 7.30pm ‘The Origins of Yeovilton Airbase and the Fleet Air Arm Museum’ talk, Methodist Church Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm Quiz Night, Westland’s Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 8.00pm Simpson Millar Legal Surgery, The Old Barn, Yeovil, 11.30am1.30pm ‘The Shape of Water’ film, Westland’s Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 2.00pm Bristol Old Vic’s ‘Messiah (Encore)’ screening, Westland’s Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 7.00pm Joe Hardy and Bertie’s Big Band, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Jukebox Time Machine’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm

With the Royal Wedding just around the corner, we guessed thoughts would be turning to weddings in general and asked one very experienced journalist that thorny question of what to wear if you are Mother of the Bride (or Groom). We then thought about how important it is to choose a good photographer to capture those images which will be treasured after The Day has long since passed – read what a professional photographer has to say on the subject.

Spring is also traditionally the time that people think about moving and selling house. We have a new column this month from Stags Estate Agents in Yeovil with lots of useful advice on the subject. Another new and regular column is on the subject of Garden Design and is a great addition to our growing gardening section.

Finally don’t forget to check our What’s On section for all the latest info on what’s happening where in the area. Also read about the forthcoming Sherborne Abbey Music Festival – tickets are now available.

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Come For Coffee, Parish Hall, Martock, 10.00am12.00 noon

Fancy Dress Easter Egg Hunt, The Toy Barn, Sherborne, 11.00-4.00pm 31 Coffee Morning, Market House, Castle Cary, 9.00am Breakfast/Brunch, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, 10.00am11.30am ‘20th Century Boy’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm

APRIL 1 Children’s Easter Disco, George Hotel, Castle Cary, 3.00pm-5.00pm

Ilchester Car Boot returns for season, Sportsfield off the A37/ A303 roundabout, 7.30am

‘National Animal Welfare Trust Barn Sale and Easter Egg Hunt’, Heaven’s Gate Farm, Langport, 11.00am3.30pm 1-2 Steam Train Days and Easter Egg Hunt, Yeovil Railway Junction, Stoford, 10.30am-4.00pm 2 Car Boot Sale, Alweston Playing Field, 8.00am 3 ‘Nature on the Farm’, Wincanton Library, 10.00am-12.00 noon

Blue Badge Guided walks return, every Tuesday & Thursday, Sherborne Tourist Information Centre, 10.30am

‘Family Willow Workshop’, Barrington Court, 12.00 noon-4.00pm

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Martock Gardening Society visit Brimsmore Garden Centre for talk & discount shopping, 6.45pm WI Meeting, Parish Rooms, Somerton, 7.15pm ‘The Magic of Hollywood’ performance, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘An Introduction to the Woodland Trust’ talk, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 8.00pm General Sale, Lawrence’s Auction House, Crewkerne, 9.30am ‘Mud, Microbeasts and Mysteries’, Wincanton Library, 10.00am-12.00 noon ‘Knights in Shining Armour Dressed: Art, Battle and Pageant’ lecture, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 2.00pm & 8.00pm Music and Flower Quiz, East Coker Village Hall, 8.00pm ‘Grumpy Old Women to the Rescue’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm Main Line Steam Day, Yeovil Railway Centre, Stoford, 10.30am-4.00pm ‘Fernando Laposse on Sustainable Design Using Native American Corn’ talk, Hauser and Wirth, Bruton, 6.30pm* ‘Going Wild in the Garden’ talk, Methodist School Room, Castle Cary, 7.30pm ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’ film, Kingsbury Episcopi Village Hall, 7.30pm

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Produce Market, Market House, Ilminster, 8.30am12.30pm ‘Wheat to Loaf – Little Red Hen’, Wincanton Library, 10.00am-12.00 noon Monthly Market, Market Place, Somerton, 10.00am2.00pm 3D Printer session, Martock Library, 10.30am4.30pm ‘Stourhead – What We Can’t See Today’ talk, Memorial Hall, Wincanton, 7.30pm ‘Lider – The Imaging of an Unknown Landscape’ talk, Holy Trinity Church, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘The Carpenters Story’ concert, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Dunkirk’ film, Halstock Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘The Music of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers’, the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm Kim Wilde concert, Westland’s Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 8.00pm ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ film, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm ‘Albion Quartet’ concert, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm Museum Coffee Morning, Market House, Castle Cary, 9.00am-12.00 noon ‘Egg-Sploring: Animals on the Farm’, Wincanton Library, 10.00am-12.00 noon Duke’s Dorchester ‘Cash in the Attic: Antiques Valuation Day’, Jubilee Hall, Yetminster, 10.00am-4.00pm ‘Grimethorpe Colliery Band’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm Cool Country and Western Dance Club host ‘Martin Jaye’, Davis Hall, West Camel, 7.30pm Andy Irvine, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm ‘Podfather’ performance, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 8.00pm ‘Felted Landscapes’ workshop, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 9.30am3.30pm ‘Signs of Spring’, Wincanton Library, 10.00am-12.00 noon Probus Club ‘’The Lusitania’ presentation, Yeovil Court Hotel, 1.30pm ‘Popular Music in Edwardian Somerset’ talk, Langport Library, 7.30pm

‘Tudor Kitchen Maid – Alice Cheese’ talk, Blake Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm

‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’, Odcombe Village Hall, 8.00pm 10 Fine Art, Silver & Vertu sale, Lawrence’s Auction House, Crewkerne, 9.30am

Duke’s Auctioneers Sale, Avenue Auctions, Weymouth, 10.30am

School’s Workshop, Wincanton Library, 11.00am-12.15pm

Wine Tasting and Tapas Evening, White Hart, Yetminster, 7.00pm

‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ film, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 7.30pm 10-11 ‘Menopause the Musical’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm 10-13 Easter Activities, Oxley Sports Centre, Sherborne, various times 11 ‘Decorate Antiques & General Sale, Lawrence’s Auction House, Crewkerne, 9.30am

Classic and Vintage Cars, Charterhouse Auctioneers, Long Street, Sherborne, 10.00am

Yetminster History Society trip to Lyme Regis Museum with a talk

‘Horseshows and Handpaints: Horse Based Therapy for Children’ talk, Horton Village Hall, 7.30pm

Yeovilton Military Wives Choir concert, Norton Sub Hamdon Church, 7.30pm

Gardening Club talk, West Coker Village Hall, 7.30pm

‘Murder on the Orient Express’ film, Digby Church Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm 12 ‘Jewellery,19th/20th Century Design & Ceramics’ auction, Lawrence’s Auction House, Crewkerne, 9.30am

‘Coins, Antiques, Militaria, Sporting & Tribal Art Auction, Duke’s Auctioneers, Dorchester, 10.30am

Kathy Henderson weaving demonstration, Sherborne Museum, 11.00am2.00pm*

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‘Late Summer Colour’ talk, Seavington Village Hall, 7.00pm Gardener’s Association Spring Show, Digby Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm ‘Blake’ concert, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm Damien Lewis lecture, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘Growing and Showing Vegetables’ talk, Memorial Hall, Queen Camel, 7.30pm ‘Hestercombe’ talk, East Coker Village Hall, 8.00pm ‘Pictures, Furniture, Clocks & Rugs’ auction, Lawrence’s Auction House, Crewkerne, 9.30am ‘The Three Sisters Planting’, Wincanton Library, 10.00am-12.00 noon ‘Hidden Figures’ film, Wadham School, Crewkerne, 7.00pm ‘Handbags and Glad Rags’ event, David Hall, South Petherton, 7.00pm* ‘A Night at the Movies’ concert, Warehouse Theatre, Ilminster, 7.30pm ‘The Johnny Cash Roadshow’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm ‘The Mountain Between Us’ film, Milborne Port Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘No Country for Old Men’ film, West Coker Village Hall, 7.45pm ‘Suvannah Jazz Band’, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm Tiddlywinks Coffee Morning, Market House, Castle Cary, 9.00am Craft and Table Top Sale, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, 9.30am1.00pm* ‘Egg-Sploring: Animals on the Farm’, Wincanton Library, 10.00am-12.00 noon Farmer’s Market, Moorlands Shopping Precinct, Martock, 10.00am-1.00pm ‘Stuff and Nonsense: The Gingerbread Men’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 1.00pm & 4.00pm Long Sutton Gardening Club visit Brimsmore Garden, 6.30pm ‘Swinging at the Cotton Club’, the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.30pm ‘Jungle Harmony with Secret Chord’ talk, Sandford Orcas Village Hall, 7.30pm

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‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ film, Hinton St George Village Hall, 7.30pm

‘Winter Wilson’, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm 15 Specialist Charity Plant Fair, Mapperton House, Nr Beaminster, 10.00am4.00pm

Classic Car Show, Haselbury Mill, 10.00am4.00pm*

Steam Train Day, Yeovil Railway Junction, Stoford, 10.30am-4.00pm 16 Blackmore Vale and National Trust Association Spring Lunch, Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster

Mayor of Yeovil’s Italian Evening, Nuova Italia, Ilchester, 7.00pm

Seavington Gardening Club visit Brimsmore Garden, 7.00pm

South Petherton Gardening Club visit Brimsmore Garden Centre for a talk & discount shopping, 7.00pm

‘Robert Temple: The Hypnotist – Live and Outrageous’, Westland’s Entertainment Centre, Yeovil, 7.30pm

‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’ film, Leigh Village Hall, 7.30pm

‘Truth Online’ lecture, Digby Church Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm

‘The Death of Stalin’ film, Cerne Abbas Village Hall, 7.30pm 17 ‘Velasquez – The Great Magician of Art’ lecture, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 10.30am General Sale, Lawrence’s 18 Auction House, Crewkerne, 9.30am

‘Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables’ auction, McCubbing and Redfern Auction Rooms, Wells, 10.00am

‘Further Adventures of Veronica and Sheena’ talk, Recreation Ground Pavilion, Martock, 2.00pm

‘The Remembering Fred Tour’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

‘The Farne Islands’ talk, Memorial Church Hall, Sherborne, 7.00pm

Cinematheque AGM and film, Yeovil College, 7.30pm

‘T’aint Rocket’ talk, Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall, 7.30pm

‘Living Spit: One Man and his Cow’, the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 8.00pm

If you have been diagnosed with an Asbestos illness you may wish to speak with one of our Specialist Solicitors.

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‘Artisan and Craft Market’, Market Square, South Petherton, 9.00am-4.00pm

Tim’s Wines Easter Wine Tasting, Frogmary Green Farm, South Petherton, 6.00pm-9.30pm

‘Paul Dovey on Durslade Farm Soil – Its Life and Secrets’ talk, Hauser and Wirth, Bruton, 6.30pm*

‘Breathe’ film, the Exchange, Sturminster Newton, 7.00pm

The Laughing Boy Comedy Club, Westland’s Entertainment Centre, Yeovil, 7.30pm

‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’ film, Ditcheat Village Hall, 7.30pm

‘Victoria and Abdul’ film, Horton Village Hall, 7.30pm

‘Fashion-Scarves’ talk, Long Sutton Village Hall, 7.45pm 19-20 ‘Chinese & Japanese Ceramics, Sporting Items & Beswick’ auction, Charterhouse Auctioneers, Long Street, Sherborne, 10.00am 20 Health Walk, Moorlands Shopping Precinct, Martock, 9.30am*

Annual Spring Flower Show, Horton Village Hall, 6.30pm

Jason Donovan, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm

‘Anecdotes of a Dorset

Vet’ talk, Rimpton Village Hall, 7.30pm

‘Victoria and Abdul’ film, Hardington Village Hall, 7.30pm

‘The Party’ film, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm 21 Scouts Coffee Morning, Market House, 8.00am

Farmers’ Market, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, 9.00am-1.00pm

Sherborne Monthly Fleamarket, Digby Church Hall, Sherborne, 10.00am4.00pm*

‘King Kong’ screening, Westland’s Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 3.00pm

‘Journey’s End’ screening, Westland’s Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, 7.00pm Quiz Evening, Charlton Horethorne Village Hall, 7.00pm

‘Songs from Stage and Screen’, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm

‘Jigs for Gigs’, David Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm

‘The Mountain Between Us’ film, Halstock Village Hall, 7.30pm

‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ film, Parish Rooms, Somerton, 7.30pm 21-22 ‘Ilminster in Bloom’, Warehouse Theatre, Ilminster, 10.00am-5.00pm 5

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Wincanton Triathlon, Wincanton Sports Centre, 8.00am

Sherborne Folk Band Workshop, Digby Memorial Hall, Sherborne, 1.30pm-4.30pm

‘Back to Bacharach’ concert, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm

Kris Denver concert, David Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm 22-24 ‘Phanton Thread’ screening, Westland’s Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, various times 22-24 ‘Lady Bird’ screening, Westland’s Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, various times 23 Somerton Sings, West Street Church, Somerton, 10.45am

‘A Passion for Climbers’ talk, Community Hall, Bruton, 7.30pm

‘Thorngrove Garden’ talk & demonstration, Parish Rooms, Somerton, 7.30pm 24 Bruton Horticultural Society visit Minterne Gardens, 2.00pm

‘Murder on the Orient Express’ film, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 7.30pm

‘Barrington Court’ talk, Martock Primary School, 7.30pm 25 Coffee Morning, David Hall, South Petherton, 10.00am-12.00 noon*

‘The Magic of Musicals’ demonstration, Holy Trinity Church, Yeovil, 7.30pm

‘Somerset Waterways and Canals’ talk, Methodist Church Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm

‘Toothpaste, Custard and Chocolate Maths Gets Messy’ talk, Digby Memorial Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm

Quiz Night, Westland’s Entertainment Centre, Yeovil, 8.00pm 25-26 ‘A Spoonful of Sherman’ concert, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm 26 Simpson Millar Legal Surgery, The Old Barn, Yeovil, 11.30am-1.30pm

‘James IV – The Stuart Dynasty in the 16th Century’ talk, Parish Rooms, Somerton, 7.30pm

‘A Walk Through Olde Ilminster’ talk, Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster, 7.30pm

Gilbert O’Sullivan and band, Westland’s Entertainment Venue, 7.30pm

‘The Lyra Singers’ concert, All Saint’s Church, Martock, 7.30pm

‘Going to Town’ demonstration, Catholic Church Hall, Sherborne, 7.30pm

‘Growing Amaryllis at Wisley and at Home’ talk, Horton Village Hall, 7.30pm 27 Coffee Morning, Foresters Arms, East Coker

Chef’s Special Lunch, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, 12.30pm

Quiz, Seavington Village Hall, 7.00pm

ZoieLogic Dance Company ‘Sleuth’, David Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm

‘Waste: Just Rubbish or a Home?’ talk, Parish Hall, Ilminster, 7.30pm

‘Material Girl’ concert, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm

‘Murder on the Orient Express’ film, Davis Hall, West Camel, 7.30pm

‘Mothers, Mistresses, Wives and Queens’ talk, Memorial Hall, Wincanton, 7.30pm

CASH IN THE ATTIC? ANTIQUES VALUATION DAY Courtesy of Dukes of Dorchester

Saturday 7th April: 10am – 4pm Yetminster Jubilee Hall Bring your antiques/collectables for assessment by BBC Antiques Roadshow specialists Marc Allum and Lee Young Entry £5 Adults / Children under 14 free

Refreshments all day and Raffle In aid of St Andrew’s Church Restoration Fund

Justin Daish concert, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, 7.45pm

‘Kick Ass Brass’, Ilminster Arts Centre, 8.00pm 28 Breakfast/Brunch, Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, 10.00am-12.00 noon

Spring Sale, Methodist Church, South Petherton, 10.00am-12.00 noon*

Town Criers Competition, Yeovil, 10.00am

Levels Best Farmers Market, Montacute House, 10.00am-2.00pm*

Flower Show and Plant Sale, Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall, 11.00am

Banner Parade, Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon, 12.00 noon Specialist Charity Plant

Fair, Midney Gardens, nr Somerton, 1.00pm5.00pm

‘Wild Willy Barrett’s French Connection’ concert, Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, 6.45pm

‘Heatwave’ & ‘The Odyssey’ concert, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm

‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’ film, Parish Hall, Martock, 7.30pm

‘Investigating Landscape Archaeology of Long Sutton & Surrounding Areas’, Long Sutton Village Hall, 10.00am4.00pm

‘Toploader’ with Tom Clements, Sparkford Inn, 7.30pm

‘Budapest Cafe Orchestra’, David Hall, South Petherton, 8.00pm

APRIL EXHIBITIONS*

Now-15 April ‘A Question of Guilt: A Crime Writer’s Collection’ exhibition, Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, Bournemouth, 10.00am-5.00pm Now-7 May ‘The Land We Live In – The Land We Left Behind’ exhibition, Hauser and Wirth, Bruton Now-7 April ‘All At Sea’ exhibition, Ilminster Art Centre, 9.30am4.30pm Now-7 April ‘Lois Webbe Retrospective’ exhibition, Ilminster Arts Centre Gallery Café, 9.30am4.30pm Now-19 May ‘Fruits of Imagination’ exhibition, Yeovil Hospital Outpatient Department Now-21 June ‘Beaminster WI 1918-2018’ exhibition, Beaminster Museum, various days & times 9-27 April Photographic Open Exhibition, Ilminster Arts Centre, 9.30am4.30pm 30 April-19 May ‘Quiet’ exhibition, Ilminster Arts Centre, 9.30-4.30pm 29

Acoustic Night, David Hall, South Petherton, 7.30pm 29-30 ‘Tiddler’ performance, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, 7.30pm 30 Bruton Horticultural Society visit Castle Gardens for a talk & discounted shopping, 6.45pm

REACH OUT … in Sherborne

It’s a shocking statistic that one million older people go for a month without speaking to anyone, and half of all older people consider the television as their main form of company.

Age UK Dorchester offers a FREE ‘Reach Out’ service, which provides volunteers for older people who have become lonely and isolated, and which can occur for a variety of reasons such as bereavement, ill health, or loss of confidence.

Volunteers play a key role in helping to re-establish social contacts, either by accompanying them to a local activity, or visiting them for a cup of tea and a chat. They can help people to find out about activities, groups and clubs in their area and to go along with them until they feel confident enough to do things by themselves.

If you would like to know more about the ‘Reach Out’ service in the Sherborne area or to volunteer for Age UK Dorchester in Sherborne, please contact: Cecilia Keedle Isack on 07890 561958 or email: ckeedle_isack@ageukdorchester.onmicrosoft.com

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Get ready to run with mum at Race for Life Yeovil

local mums and daughters are being urged to join the fight against cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

Race for Life, women in Yeovil can make a real difference in the fight against cancer.

Money raised will help Cancer Research UK scientists and doctors find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the disease, helping save more lives.

The charity is inviting women of all ages, shapes and sizes to support Race for Life 5k and pledge to take part on Sunday June 17 at Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil. www.raceforlife.org Taking part in Race for Life is a hugely moving experience as people come together to remember loved ones lost to cancer, celebrate the lives of those dear to them who have survived or support those going through treatment.

Many women will be taking part in Race for Life with their mums while others will be participating to honour their memory.

Brenda Scott, Cancer Research UK’s Yeovil Event Manager, said: “By signing up to

“Taking part in Race for Life is a special and unique experience - full of emotion, courage, tears and laughter. By joining like-minded ladies committed to the cause, women can unite against a disease that affects us all in some way. Whether they plan to pound the pavements or amble to the finish line, every step participants take will help to support crucial research.”

One in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their lives, but the good news is more people are surviving the disease now than ever before. Cancer survival in the UK has doubled since the early 1970s and Cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of that progress.

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring women-only series of 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy,

Half Marathon and Hiking events which raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer sooner by funding crucial research.

Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work relies on the public’s support. Thanks to the generosity of its supporters, the charity was able to spend around £2 million last year in the South West on some of the UK’s leading scientific and clinical research - helping more men, women and children survive the disease.

Brenda added: “Every day, 90 people are diagnosed with cancer in South West*.

That’s why we’re calling on ladies in Yeovil to sign up right now and join women from every walk of life at the start line this summer.

“Money raised through Race for Life is helping to drive research to help beat over 200 different types of cancer - that’s why every step, every person and every penny raised counts.”

To enter Race for Life today visit raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.

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Village

By Lauren Hill MARTOCK LIBRARY CONSULTATION Somerset County Council are looking to cut costs, and a favoured way is by making people volunteer to run many of their smaller libraries.

Martock is on the cusp of this, with an annual footfall of 38,945 yet only 1,224 active borrowers.

The library is also a true community hub; somewhere that guarantees you finding out what is going on and helpful advice from professional librarians. For those living on their own, it is an invaluable way of getting out and seeing familiar faces.

A priceless service, and not one to throw away when the SCC are spending money on helping people who feel lonely and isolated.

Martock library is part of a great scheme that goes across counties. You can download audio books and ebooks free of charge. For only £1 you can order absolutely any book into Martock library from every library in Somerset, Dorset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Please fill in the questionnaire, either in the library or online at http:// democracy.somerset.gov.uk/ ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=632 ALWESTON On Monday 2 April from 8.00am at the Playing Fields there is a Car Boot Sale. Enquiries on 01963 23525.

BARRINGTON On Tuesday 27 March from 11.00aam to 3.00pm at Barrington Court there is a Den Building Day. What shape will your den be? Will it be round and low to the ground or tall and pointing to the sky? See how inventive you can be with sticks, twigs and logs, in our woods. On Tuesday 3 April at Barrington Court from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm there is a Family Willow Workshop. A chance to have a go at making a simple willow shape. Suggested donation £2 per person.

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BEAMINSTER From Friday 30 March until Wednesday 21 June at the Museum there is an exhibition called ‘Beaminster WI 1918 – 2018’ celebrating the centenary of the branch. Opening times Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Bank Holidays 10.30am to 4.00pm and Sundays 2.00pm to 4.30pm. For more information phone 01308 863623.

CERNE ABBAS On Monday 16 April at 7.30pm at the Village Hall see ‘The Death of Stalin’. Tickets £5 from 01300 341375. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) CHARLTON HORETHORNE Every Wednesday at the Village Hall from 2.00pm to 3.00pm the Spring/ Summer Pilates class returns for beginners and improvers. £5 a session. Every Friday from 4.00pm to 5.00pm at the Village Hall there is Yoga (Hatha) for beginners focusing on youthfulness. £5 a session. For more information phone Alison on 07828 625897 or visit www.positive-postures. co.uk On Friday 23 at 7.00pm and Saturday 24 March at 2.30pm and 7.00pm at the Village Hall the Youth Theatre celebrates ten years of music, drama, dance and fun

the Big Screen presents ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’.

Licensed bar, tea and coffee and available. Tickets £6, available from the Farm Shop or on the door. For more information phone 01749 860396. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’)

and presents ‘The Dracula Rock Show’. Tickets Adults £6, Children £3 available from the Village Shop or on 01963 220333. For more information phone 01963 220640.

(See ‘Arts’) On Saturday 21 April at the Village Hall from 7.00pm there is a Quiz Evening. Test your general knowledge – and be prepared for questions that may be related to St George’s Day. Licensed bar. Organised by Village Hall Committee with proceeds to the hall funds.

EAST COKER On Saturday 24 March from 2.00pm at the Village Hall there is a Spring Jumble Sale. On Wednesday 4 April from 8.00pm at the Village Hall the Wine Club have a Music and Flower Quiz with Adelaide Brown. On Thursday 12 from 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Hestercombe – Restoration of the Edwardian Speaker from Hestercombe and Victorian Gardens’ with a speaker from Hestercombe. Visitors £3.

For more information phone 01935 862447. On Friday 27 at the Foresters Arms there is a Coffee Morning for the Apollo Swimming Club.

COMPTON DUNDON On Saturday 28 April at the Meadway Hall from 12.00 noon there is a Banner Parade celebrating 100 years of W.I. CORTON DENHAM On Wednesday 28 March at 7.30pm at the Queens Arms see ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. Main Meal (Chefs Choice), Vegetarian alternative available, 125ml glass of house red or white, pint of local ale or for drivers a glass of coke or lemonade. £15 per person. Pre booking essential. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’)

HALSTOCK On Friday 6 April from 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Village Cinema presents ‘Dunkirk’.

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Proceeds go to the Royal British Legion. On Saturday 21 from 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Village Cinema presents ‘The Mountain Between Us’. Tickets £6 from the Village Shop or on the door. For more information phone 01935 893485. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) HARDINGTON On Friday 20 April at the Village Hall from 7.30pm see ‘Victoria and Abdul’. Tickets £5 in advance from Springfield Stores on 01935 862363 or £6 on the door. For more information phone 01935 862688. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) HASELBURY On Sunday 15 April at Haselbury Mill from 10.00am to 4.00pm there is a Classic Car Show. Over 150 classic cars, vans and bikes from all over the southwest will be on show.

Free entry. All event proceeds go to Motor Neurone Disease Association. For more information phone 07950 681083.

HINTON ST GEORGE On Saturday 14 April at Village Hall from 7.30pm see the film see ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’. Tickets £5 in advance from Personal Services Store and Dorothy’s Tearoom or £5.50 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around

the Towns and Villages’) On Saturday 21 from 7.30pm at St George’s Church see the Cowbridge Male Voice Choir.

Tickets £10, under 16’s £5 available from Dorothy’s Tea Room or on 07500 532543. Part of Hinton St George Festival.

HORTON On Thursday 5 April from 6.30pm at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have their Annual Spring Flower Show with a talk called ‘New Zealand Plants’ with Martin Young. For more information phone 01460 55069.

On Wednesday 11 April from 7.30pm at the Village Hall the WI have a talk called ‘Horseshoes and Handprints: Horse Based Therapy for Children’ by Desi Fradgley. For more information phone 01460 55844. On Sunday 15 the Horton Ramblers meet at the Post Office.

On Thursday 19 from 7.30pm at the Village Hall see ‘Victoria and Abdul’. Non members £5. Annual membership £24. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Thursday 26 at the Village Hall from 7.30pm the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Growing Amaryllis at Wisley and at Home’ with Paul Crumbleton. Guests £2. For more information phone 01460 55069.

ILCHESTER The monthly Charity Car Boot returns for the season until October with the first on Sunday 1 April at the Sportsfield

off the A37/A303 roundabout from 7.30am. Buyers before 9.30am £1 for cars, 50p for pedestrians. Buyers after 9.30am 50p for cars, 25p for pedestrians.

For more information phone 07967280754. On Monday 16 from 7.00pm at Nuova Italia Ilchester it is the Mayor of Yeovil’s Italian Evening. Four course meal and entertainment. Raising money for St Margaret’s Hospice and School in a Bag. Tickets £20. For more information phone 01935 848768.

KINGSBURY EPISCOPI On Thursday 5 April at the Village Hall from 7.30pm see ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’. Tickets £5 in advance from Personal Services Store and Dorothy’s Tearoom or £5.50 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) LEIGH On Monday 16 April at the Village Hall from 7.30pm see the film ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’. Tickets £6 from Bridge Stores on 01935 872323. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) LONG SUTTON On Saturday 14 April from 6.30pm the Gardening Club have a Discount Shopping evening with a talk and tea at Brimsmore Garden Centre in Yeovil. Visitors £1. On Thursday 19 at the Village Hall from 7.45pm the WI have a talk called ‘Fashion-Scarves’. Competition:

scarf. On Saturday 28 at the Village Hall from 10.00am to 4.00pm the WEA will have a Day School with ‘Investigating the Landscape Archaeology of Long Sutton and Surrounding Areas’ led by professional tutor Philip Kiberd. Using old and modern maps, satellite images, aerial photographs, historic building records and archaeological discoveries they will explore the techniques of landscape archaeology and work together to sketch out a heritage map. On this course learn transferable skills that to investigate the archaeology of a town or village. Bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee available.

Entry £20 payable on enrolment by cheque. For more information phone Doreen on 01458 241711.

MARTOCK On Friday 30 March from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Parish Hall it is Come For Coffee.

Enjoy a cafetiere of coffee for £1 and homemade cakes for 50p.

Occasional market stalls. Profits shared between Parish Hall Fund and charities. On Tuesday 3 April from 6.45pm the Gardening Society visit Brimsmore Garden Centre for a talk and discount shopping evening. For more information phone 01935 823366.

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to 1.00pm it is the Farmer’s Market.

17 stalls selling a variety of local produce including Whitelack Cheese, Duncan’s cauliflower, Eggardon black pudding, Peter’s walnut loaf, Barry’s bangers, Giles coffee, David’s honey, Gina’s cakes, Brenda’s marmalade and loads more local food. For a stall or more information phone 01935 822202. On Wednesday 18 from 2.00pm at the Recreation Ground Pavilion the WI have a talk called ‘Further Adventures of Veronica and Sheena’. Refreshments available. For more information phone 01935 508265. On Friday 20 at 9.30am from the Shopping Precinct there is a free Health Walk. Walks are friendly and about 45 minutes long and are led by trained volunteers at a pace suitable to the group. Everyone welcome. On Tuesday 24 from 7.30pm at the Primary School the History Group have their brief AGM followed by a talk called ‘Barrington Court’ by John Allen.

A dazzling Elizabethan feast of swirling pinnacles and chimneys and lavishly expensive windows in glorious Hamstone. John will recount its long and varied history, including its ownership by William Strode Lord of the Manor of Martock, who rebuilt the Court House as a Grammar School in 1662. A Visitors £3. Annual membership £10. For more information phone 01935 822202.

On Thursday 26 at the All Saint’s Church from 7.30pm see ‘The Lyra Singers’ from St Petersburg in a concert of sacred and secular music from great Russian composers. Tickets £9 from Markock News, Martock Gallery or on 01935 822706 or £10 on the door. On Saturday 28 at the Parish Hall from 7.30pm there is a Film Night showing ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’. Drinks and snack bar. Tickets £5.50 from Martock News, Martock Gallery or £6 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) MERRIOTT On Tuesday 27 March from 7.30pm at the Tithe Barn the Gardening Club have a talk on ’12 Months of Colour’ presented by Neil Lovesey of Picket Lane Nursery. Refreshments and raffle. Non members £2. For information phone 01460 72298.

MILBORNE PORT On Friday 13 April at the Village Hall from 7.30pm see the film ‘The Mountain Between Us’. Limited bar. Tickets £5 from Wayne Pullen Butcher, £5.50 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) MONTACUTE On Saturday 28 April from 10.00am to 2.00pm at Montacute House Levels Best Market returns for the year. All welcome. Free entry.

NORTH CADBURY On Wednesday 18 April from 7.30pm

at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Hosta, Heuchera and Hellebores’ by Martin Young. Guests £2.

NORTON SUB HAMDON On Saturday 24 March from 11.00am at the Village Hall there is a Spring Jumble Sale. All usual stalls with bargains galore and a raffle. Refreshments available.

All welcome. Admission 50p.

Proceeds to Hall funds. Enquiries on 01935 881718. On Wednesday 11 April from 7.30pm at the Church see the Yeovilton Military Wives Choir in concert. Tickets £7 from the Community Shop or £8 on the door. Part of the Norton Festival Season of Music 2018 www.nortonfestival.org On Wednesday 18 from 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Crewkerne Astronomical Society has a talk called ‘T’aint Rocket’ by Bud Budzynski. Refreshments available.

Visitors £2, annual membership £18, under 16’s free. Time for any questions about astronomy. On Saturday 28 April from 11.00am at the Village Hall there is a Flower Show and Plant Sale.

ODCOMBE On Monday 9 April from 8.00pm at the Village Hall Movie Night presents ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’. Tickets £5 from 07934 737104, £6 on the door.

OVER COMPTON On Friday 30 March from 8.30pm there is a ‘Good Friday Walk of Witness’.

People of all ages as well as dogs are welcome to attend for the whole or part of the walk. Prayers will be said at each of the six churches in the Benefice. Walks starts at Over Compton Crossroads to then go on to St Michael’s Church in Over Compton, St Nicholas’ Church in Nether Compton, St Andrew’s Church in Trent where there will also be hot cross buns and coffee, St Nicholas’ Church in Sandford Orcas where you can have a picnic lunch (bring your own). Followed by All Saints’ Church in Poyntington and St Cuthbert’s Church in Oborne.

QUEEN CAMEL On Thursday 12 April at 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall the Horticultural Society have their AGM followed by a talk called ‘Growing and Showing Vegetables’ with Mr David Stirzaker. Guests £2. Annual subscription £6.

RIMPTON On Friday 20 April from 7.30pm at the Village Hall there is a talk called ‘Anecdotes of a Dorset Vet’ – a hilarious evening with Martin Fielding. He will be looking back at memorable moments from his time as a vet, when his patients ranged from pet spiders to a circus elephant!

Tickets £5 including glass of wine, available in advance or on the door. For more information phone 07714 142781.

SANDFORD ORCAS On Saturday 14 April from 7.30pm at the Village Hall see ‘Jungle Harmony with Secret Chord’.

Jungle Harmony is Phil Lloyd, their recently retired postman and Alex Ferris singing as a duo, with Yvette Lloyd’s ukulele group ‘Secret Chord’ providing accompaniment as well as their own special sound. All proceeds go to the Village Hall. Tickets Adults £6, Families £25 from The Mitre Inn 01963 220271.

SEAVINGTON On Saturday 31 March from 2.00pm at St Michaels Church there is an Easter Egg Hunt and Afternoon Tea. On Thursday 12 April from 7.00pm at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Late Summer Colour’ by Derry Watkins’. Plants for sale. Flower of the month competition. Coffee and tea available. Visitors £5.

Enquiries on 01460 929605. On Monday 16 from 7.00pm the Gardening Club visit Brimsmore Garden Centre for a talk and shopping with 25% discount. On Friday 27 from 7.00pm at the Village Hall there is a Quiz.

SOUTH PETHERTON Every Wednesday at the Blake Hall from 9.30am to 12.30pm there is a ‘Life Class’. Artists who enjoy challenge of drawing or painting the human form. No tutor, but help each other with constructive criticism. A range of profession models are sometimes employed but usually local people sit for portraits. All welcome. Small fee. For more information contact 01460 249613. On Saturday 24 March from 7.30pm at the David Hall it is Acoustic Night. A great evening full of extraordinary skill, talent and variety. All styles and forms of performance welcome. £2 audience, £1 performers. On Wednesday 28 from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a Coffee Morning. Free entry.

On Wednesday 28 March at the Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm the Local History Society hosts a talk on ‘The Origins of Yeovilton Airbase and the Fleet Air Arm Museum’ by Dave Morris, museum curator. Visitors £3 on the door.

On Friday 6 April at 8.00pm at the David Hall the Petherton Picture Show presents ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’. Starring Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie and Kelly Macdonald. Tickets £5.

(See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Saturday 7 from 8.00pm at the David Hall see Andy Irvine. Tickets £15. (See ‘Arts’) On Monday 9 from 7.30pm at the Blake Hall the WI have a historical presentation on ‘Tudor Kitchen Maid - Alice Cleese’

by Kay Wich. Competitions: An old kitchen utensil and bloom of the month. Visitors £4. On Friday 13 from 7.00pm there is a ‘Handbags and Glad Rags’ event. Go along and grab a

bargain - bags and bling, scarves and sequins. A great opportunity to refresh your wardrobe with lots of glamorous accessories.

Free Entry. On Saturday 14 from 8.00pm at the David Hall see ‘Winter Wilson’. Tickets £15.

(See ‘Arts’) On Monday 16 from 7.00pm the Gardening Club visit Brimsmore Garden Centre for a discount shopping evening and seasonal talk. On Thursday 19 from 9.00am to 4.00pm at the Market Square it is the monthly Artisan and Craft Market. To book a stall call 07966 658966. On Thursday 19 at Frogmary Green Farm from 6.00pm to 9.30pm Tim’s Wines have an Easter Wine Tasting. Tim will be showing off his finest wines along with tasters.

Tickets £15 with £5 with order placed on night, available from 01460 242094 or email info@ timswines.co,uk On Friday 20 April at 8.00pm at the David Hall the Petherton Picture Show presents ‘The Party’. Starring Emily Mortimer, Cillian Murphy and Kristin Scott Thomas. Tickets £5.

(See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Saturday 21 at 7.30pm at the David Hall see ‘Jigs for Gigs’. Tickets £9 in advance, £10 on the door. Includes a light ploughman’s supper. (See ‘Arts’) On Sunday 22 from 7.30pm at the David Hall see Kris Drever. Tickets £17. (See ‘Arts’) On Wednesday 25 from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a Coffee Morning. Free entry. On Wednesday 25 at the Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm the Local History Society hosts a talk on ‘Somerset Waterways and Canals’ by Peter Stanier, industrial archaeologist and author. Visitors £3 on the door. On Friday 27 from 7.00pm at the St Peter and St Paul Church there is a ‘Fundraising Church Ceildh’ for all ages. The money raised will be split between the church and Petherton Folk Fest, taking place this year on Saturday 16 June. Music will be provided by the popular local band ‘Fiddlestix’, with caller Olive Mitchell. The evening will include a ploughman’s supper with tea and cakes and there will also be a licensed bar. Tickets Adults £8, Under 12’s £4 available from N&D News or can be reserved for collection on the door on 01460 249288 or 01935 881782. On Friday 27 from 7.30pm working in partnership with The Brewhouse Theatre, The David Hall presents ZoieLogic Dance Company’s Sleuth – an up close dance theatre mystery show unlike any other.

Tickets £15, Students £10 from 01823 283 244. On Saturday 28 from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Methodist Church there is a Spring Sale. The usual range of well stocked stalls. Refreshments, including toasted teacakes available. Free entry. On Saturday 28 at 8.00pm at the David Hall see the ‘Budapest Cafe Orchestra’.

Tickets £17. (See ‘Arts’) On Sunday 29 from 7.30pm at the

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David Hall it is Acoustic Night. A great evening full of extraordinary skill, talent and variety. All styles and forms of performance welcome. £2 audience, £1 performers. Unless stated, all events are at The David Hall.

SPARKFORD On Saturday 28 April at the Sparkford Inn from 7.30pm see ‘Toploader’ with Tom Clements supporting and a late bar and disco. Tickets £22.

WEST CAMEL On Saturday 7 April from 7.30pm Country and Western Dance Club host ‘Martin Jaye’. Tickets £6. For more details 01460 78895. On Friday 27 from 7.30pm see the film ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. Admission £5 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) All events at the Davis Hall.

WEST COKER On Wednesday 11 April from 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have a talk. Refreshments available.

Annual membership £5. For more information phone 01935 863176.

On Friday 13 from 7.45pm at the Village Hall Cinema For All presents ‘No Country For Old Men’. Tickets £5. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) WHITELACKINGTON On Saturday 24 March from 10.00am to 1.00pm at the Village Hall there is the monthly Table Top Sale.

Refreshments available. Entry free. All money raised is for the hall restoration fund.

YETMINSTER On Sunday 25 March from 4.00pm at the White Hart see ‘The Return of the Celtic Confusion’ back by popular demand. On Saturday 7 April from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Jubilee Hall go along to the ‘Cash in the Attic: Antiques Valuation Day’ courtesy of Dukes of Dorchester. Bring your antiques and collectables for assessment

by BBC Antiques Roadshow specialists Marc Allum and Lee Young. Refreshments available and a raffle. Entry Adults £5, under 14’s free available on the door.

In aid of St Andrew’s Church Restoration Fund. On Saturday 10 from 7.00pm at the White Yart there is a Wine Tasting and Tapas Evening. By popular demand, they will choose our next house wines with Morrish & Banham of Dorchester. Mark Banham will talk you through some great wines and help you choose the house wines for the summer! Some of their great tapas will be served throughout this fun social evening and you will taste the wine without knowing what they are - score them and the winners go on the White Hart wine list! Book your place for £20 per person on 01935 872338. On Wednesday 11 the History Society have a trip to Lyme Regis Museum and the new Mary Anning Wing as well as a talk on the specialist subject.

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Movies

AROUND THE VILLAGES AND TOWNS FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL (15) The story is based on the memoir by British actor Peter Turner and follows the playful but passionate relationship between Peter and Annette Bening. First meeting in theatrical digs in London, the legendary femme fatale and her young lover share a passionate relationship for a time but then drift apart. Years later she collapses while on tour in the North of England, and turns to her one time lover for help and support. He takes her home to Liverpool to his parents to be looked after. Starring Julie Walters, Peter Turner and Gloria Grahame. (Showing at Ditcheat, Kingsbury Episcopi, Leigh, Martock and Odcombe) GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) A rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’s author A. A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh. Along with his mother Daphne and his nanny Olive, Christopher Robin and his family are swept up in the international success of the books; the enchanting tales bringing hope and comfort to England after the First World War. But with the eyes of the world on Christopher Robin, what will the cost be to the family? Starring Domhnall Gleeson and Margot Robbie. (Showing at Castle Cary, Hinton St George and South Petherton) MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (12A) Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in this new version of Agatha Christie’s novel, in which the Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot finds himself stranded on a snowbound train in company with thirteen strangers and a corpse. There cannot be a person in the world who does not know the outcome, so the fun will be watching a cast of top notch performers including Judi Dench, Derek Jacobi, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and many more go through their paces. (Showing at Castle Cary, Sherborne and West Camel) NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (15) In rural Texas, welder and hunter Llewelyn Moss discovers the remains of several drug runners who have all killed each other in an exchange gone violently wrong. Rather than report the discovery to the police, Moss decides to simply take the two million dollars present for himself. This puts the psychopathic killer, Anton Chigurh, on his trail as he dispassionately murders nearly every rival, bystander and even employer in his pursuit of his quarry and the money. As Moss desperately attempts to keep one step ahead, the blood from this hunt begins to flow behind him with relentlessly growing intensity as Chigurh closes in. Meanwhile, the laconic Sheriff Ed Tom Bell blithely oversees the investigation even as he struggles to face the sheer enormity of the crimes he is attempting to thwart. (Showing at West Coker)

THE DEATH OF STALIN (15) It is 1953 and Joseph Stalin is in total control of the country. His character is painted in a single scene that sees him make a request on a whim, that is, however, treated as a matter of life or death by his subjects.

Terrified of making a mistake or saying something that will displease their leader, his ministers constantly walk on eggshells while attempting to appear relaxed and friendly. Stalin’s sudden death, however, shakes up the dynamics within the committee. Tense submissiveness gives way to a general thirst for power, and Lavrentiy Beria, Nikita Khrushchev and Georgy Malenkov are all ready to take control. Their desire for personal gain makes them blind to everything else, and their contradicting orders lead to total chaos and violence. Starring Simon Russell Beale, Steve Buscemi and Rupert Friend. (Showing at Cerne Abbas) THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US (12A) Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers, journalist Alex Martin and neurosurgeon Ben Bass must forge a connection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow covered mountain.

When they realize help is not coming, they embark on a perilous journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness, pushing one another to endure and discovering strength they never knew possible. Starring Kate Winslet and Idris Elba.

(Showing at Halstock and Milborne Port) THE PARTY (15) To celebrate her long awaited prestigious post as a Shadow Minister for Health and, hopefully, the stepping stone to party leadership, the newly appointed British opposition politician, Janet, is throwing a party for friends at her London flat. Of course, in this select and intimate soirée, apart from Bill--Janet’s self denying academic husband- a motley crew of elite hand picked guests have been invited. There is April, the sourly cynical American best friend; her unlikely German husband, Gottfried; there is also Jinny and Martha; and finally, Tom, the smooth banker in the impeccable suit. But inevitably, before dinner is served, the upbeat ambience will shatter to pieces, as festering secrets will start surfacing in this perfect domestic war-zone.

Undoubtedly, after this night, things will never be the same again. Starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Timothy Spall. (Showing at South Petherton) VICTORIA AND ABDUL (PG) The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim, a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favour with the Queen herself.

As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity. Starring Judi Dench. (Showing at Hardington Mandeville and Horton)

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Books Book Review

by Wayne, Winstone’s

Meet Robert Goddard at Winstone’s

Master storyteller Robert Goddard will be at Winstone’s, Sherborne 7pm on 3 April.

Robert is a brilliant speaker and he will be talking about his new book Panic Room. Tickets £2 Panic Room by Robert Goddard £18.99

High on a Cornish cliff sits a vast uninhabited mansion. Uninhabited, that is, except for Blake, a young woman of dubious background, secretive and alone, currently acting as house sitter. The house has a panic room. Cunningly concealed, steel lined, impregnable - and apparently closed from within. Even Blake doesn’t know it’s there. She’s too busy being on the run from life, from a story she thinks she’s escaped. But her remote existence is going to be invaded when people come looking for the house’s owner, missing rogue pharma entrepreneur, Jack Harkness. Suddenly the whole world wants to know where his money has gone. Soon people are going to come knocking on the door, people with motives and secrets of their own, who will be asking Blake the sort of questions she can’t - or won’t - want to answer. And will the panic room ever give up its secrets?

PANIC ROOM is Robert Goddard at his nerve-shredding best.

A sliver of a mystery kicks off a juggernaut of a thriller. Layers of secrets, half truths and lies must be peeled back to reveal what really lies within.

“A compelling storyteller of our time” Sunday Telegraph Make a note of this forthcoming event with Professor Stephen Banfield – Music in the West Country, 7 pm, 27 April Join us for a fascinating talk with Professor Stephen Banfield who has written the first regional history of music in England.

Tickets £2, Venue Winstone’s Sherborne

The Festival Organiser’s Bible The Festival Organiser’s Bible is a recently published book (Feb 2018) written

by Judith Spelman and featuring some top tips from Conduit Editor Jane Adkins on how to publicise a Festival.

There are hundreds, possibly thousands, of festivals all around the UK every year. Each one of them is unique, but organising your own festival can sometimes be a slightly daunting experience. This book, written by journalist, author and experienced festival organiser Judith Spelman, tells you exactly how to start, run and improve your festival - both large and small.

The book, which retails at £14.99, is published by Robinson and is available at Sherborne’s Winstone’s Book Shop. It is a must read for anyone who has heard themselves say those stomach churning words, “Don’t worry I can help organise a festival” only to see a roomful of expectant faces waiting for a winning formula. Read this book and you won’t disappoint!

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South West Peninsula Spring Rally 2018, Saturday 7 April The 10th annual South West Peninsula Spring Rally is taking place on Saturday 7 April. The Rally, organised by Somerset Advanced Motorcyclists (SAM) is an enjoyable, one day, road rally which involves riders plotting a route throughout the South West Peninsula, covering Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, collecting answers to clues on their travels.

This is not a race; think of it as a giant treasure hunt!

The organisers say it will require some navigational skills, mental dexterity and observational ability, but, above all, it is designed to be a fun event for all riders on two or three wheels. Rally entry fees for Riders include a hot evening meal, a commemorative Rally mug and a Rally certificate.

In 2017 over 140 riders and pillions took part in the Rally and this year numbers are expected to rise substantially to in excess of 200.

The Rally starts and finishes at the SAM Control Point based in Long Sutton Village Hall, Martock Road, Long Sutton, Somerset, TA10 9NT.

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Sir Walter Raleigh

by Maria Wingfield Digby

A Forgotten Victorian Superstar!

A new book has been published to go alongside a Discover the lost history of the lady aeronauts… new exhibition at Sherborne Castle - SIR WALTER PRESS RELEASEBalloonomania Belles: PRESS RELEASEDaredevil Divas Who First Took RALEIGH AT SHERBORNE to the Sky (Pen & Sword Books, and shows his legacy and Pen & Sword Books Ltd £19.99) tells the extraordinary impact at Sherborne.

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Women were in the vanguard of the ‘balloonomania’ craze that took hold in the late eighteenth century and endured for decades. When women suffered second-class status on the ground they managed to join the thrilling human quest for spectacle and discovery on equal terms among the clouds. From the first courageous ascent in 1784 women never looked back. Or down.

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Wedding Fashion for MOBGS All photos courtesy of Perri Ashby, Sherborne

You may not have received an invitation to a certain royal wedding, but here are some great fashion and style tips for MOBGS (Mothers of Brides and Grooms) from Sarah Jane Lewis, a former fashion editor of Brides Magazine.

As well as having a wealth of expertise thanks to her years in fashion, Sarah Jane also has some very recent first-hand experience as both her sons were married last year with large weddings.

You don’t necessarily have to head to a big city for your outfit. Here are some designer boutiques, all based in the south-west, where Sarah Jane did some thorough research: Carina Baverstock, (Bradford on Avon, near Bath) www. carinabcouture.com for romance and some designer names; Kimberly (Bath) www.kimberley. co.uk for elegance and top designer names; Perri Ashby (Sherborne), Diva (Sherborne) and Preview (Wincanton) www. previewwincanton.co.uk ; Retail Therapy (five locations in southwest) www.retailtherapyltd.co.uk .All of these retailers offer an excellent combination of stylish and affordable designers.

TIPS: Budget l As far as possible be flexible, not rigid

Take a Friend/Relative l Advisable - someone who will see you from all angles and ask questions you may not have thought of.

Boutique or Dressmaker? l Boutiques showing special occasion wear usually offer three choices: shop ready to wear, in house tailoring and some offer entirely bespoke.

Prices escalate accordingly.

l Dressmakers are generally less expensive but there are considerations. Do not use a dressmaker you have never visited before – there are too many stories of wayward necklines, puckered seams and poor fit. A calico toile (dummy outfit) is essential for proper first fitting and precision cutting into the chosen fabric.

Fabric

l Colour - It is Etiquette to ask the Mother of the Bride what colour she intends to wear, to avoid any clash. Also, avoid loud patterns that will overwhelm in photos. l Creasing - consider particularly if you have to travel far. Fabric mixes tend to crease less than pure fabrics I.e. silk or wool with polyester l Shadows - can show on shiny silk, cast by overhead sun and not good in photos.

Good sources: www.joelandsonfabrics.com and www.thebuttonqueen.co.uk

Accessories

Shoes - The real dilemma for all day comfort and elegance! l Price: if you aim to wear your outfit again you may wish to change the colour of your shoes and accessories for a different look, therefore look at reasonably priced shoes. l Court/Pump shoes are more formal and secure than slingbacks. l Heels: The current trend for block heels is a wise choice for standing long periods, but they are not necessarily as elegant as kitten or stiletto heels. Whichever, it’s wise to keep heel height below 3” if you want to stay upright! l Fit: Buy half a size larger + half insoles which can be removed

if your feet become swollen with standing, particularly if you wear synthetic/satin topped shoes. Gel insoles are great. l Wear your shoes around the house several times before the wedding. Take flat shoes for evening dancing. l For winter weddings, have an elegant pair of boots ready in case of inclement weather.

Our expert visited, Raffinee (Salisbury), Behind Clouds (Somerton), Russell & Bromley (Bath) and Preview (Wincanton) as well as making multiple unsuccessful web orders! For the first wedding, she had success at Clarks finding pale blue suede court shoes matching her outfit perfectly so as in they were in the sale, she bought two pairs! l Gloves - Etiquette -check if the bride’s mother is wearing them before you don - not usually required nowadays even at the smartest weddings. l Bags - a clutch with optional handle/chain is elegant and best. l Hats - Keep small or tilted for embracing guests! For winter

weddings, consider velvet, cashmere or silk in contrast to straw. Etiquette - Guests should not remove their hats at the reception until the bride’s mother does. l Handkerchiefs - essential in case of a tear or two! Find a beautiful cotton or lace hankie - preferably not tissues! l Underwear Try everything on together with tights, well in advance. If your outfit clings to tights, buy an anti-static half slip (£16 at M&S) and/or anti static aerosol spray. (Amazon) A simple ‘body’ should help eliminate lumps and bumps! l Hair - Recommend haircut at 10 days - 2 weeks before the wedding - not the day before, so that it can settle into style. l Nails - If you are having gel nails, make sure you have a bottle of exactly the same colour ordinary nail varnish to touch up in case of last minute chipping. l Makeup - Practice in advance.

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Why book a professional wedding photographer?

3 He/She (a professional or amateur photographer) is really cheap, let’s use them!

A professional photographer should have public liability insurance at the very least. If they are advertising their services as a professional ask if they have adequate insurance in place; if the answer is NO then I would recommend looking elsewhere. Also ask if they are qualified (although not essential), as most professional photographers hold qualifications with trade organisations such as the BIPP, MPA, RPS or the SWPP. Ask to see many examples of your potential photographer’s work including complete weddings to get a real flavour of their style, and ask whether the person you are seeing will be the person who is covering your day.

Having a good photographer/client relationship is paramount in the art of producing relaxed images.

With experience of over 800 weddings since 1991, I am always learning as the art of wedding photography evolves. New techniques, lighting and of course cameras all play their part, but having someone with experience and the ability to relax people on the day, whilst being able to create stunning timeless images that will last through future generations has to count for something – doesn’t it?

We are all familiar with the saying “a picture paints a thousand words” and this is particularly true when it comes to weddings. The Conduit spoke to locally based professional wedding photographer Graham Hiscock to find out exactly what it takes to provide those allimportant images. Here’s what he had to say: Most people still see the value in professionally taken, creative images that in years to come will reflect the whole emotion of what is, after all, one of the most important days of your lives.

A good photographer should not only produce images that satisfy the remit of the bride and groom, but should also be able to help with the smooth running of the day. I find myself working very closely with the vicar or officiator, the hotel and the caterers. My images are meant to reflect all of the fun and atmosphere of the day, and I typically work a 12 hour day from bridal prep right through to the evening celebrations.

Let’s also not forget the editing time afterwards, which can run into days as each picture is carefully edited to create a collection of colour, B/W and sepia tone images.

Then we have the album design. We recommend your favourite images be put into a photobook album, because if not printed, where will those beautiful images be in years to come?

I would of course have met the bride and groom two or three times prior to the big day.

We go through previous wedding images looking at styles initially to see what they like, and do a mini ‘pre-wedding’ shoot at the reception venue or at my studio to get used to the camera which really pays dividends come the wedding day. My style is very informal, yet mixes together contemporary, traditional and reportage styles.

Around four weeks after the wedding, images are available to view on our online secure gallery; this enables all of my client’s family and guests to look at the images and order them if they would like them.

However, in this digital age where images are seemingly everywhere people don’t always seem to value professionally taken, creative images from qualified, experienced photographers. Some of the objections to having a professional photographer are listed below: 1 My friend/relative has a ‘decent’ camera so he/she can take the pictures.

2 Wedding Photography is expensive, so let’s not bother!

Remember on your wedding day, that good wedding photography is not expensive. It’s priceless! When all the cake is eaten, the flowers have died and the excitement is over, all that is left will be your day in pictures – why trust it to an amateur with no experience?

For further information on our wedding and family portrait photography services please call Graham Hiscock LBIPP LMPA, at Studio H Photography of Wincanton on 01963 34424/07584 195312. www.studiohphotography.co.uk All images supplied by Graham Hiscock

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Property, Home & Interiors

Little Greene’s wallpaper available from Compton Smith Classic Interiors

Georgian interiors

Whether your home was built in the Georgian period or you simply appreciate the style of this decorative age, Compton Smith have a wealth of interior decoration products and design history resources to help you decorate your home. We asked Compton Smith to tell us more about paint, fabric and wallpaper influenced by the 18th century.

‘Many fabric and wallpaper makers, like Cole and Son and Little Greene, research the archives of museums and galleries such as the V&A Museum and draw inspiration from their collections. Very similar patterns can be found in the V&A’s

wallpaper archives as those in the wallpaper collections that we sell in the showroom today; Little Greene’s ‘Whitehall’ and Cole and Son’s ‘Clandon’ are good examples.

‘One of our favourite wallpapers dating from this time is Little Greene’s Darwin wallpaper’ explains Emily at Compton Smith. Little Greene tell us that the wallpaper was uncovered in a property in France but was made in England and dates from around 1760. This elegant but playful wallpaper is available in four different colourways but ‘Serein’ is the most true to the original paper.

The Chinoiserie style is often associated with Georgian interiors.

In the 18th century wallpapers were often held on the wall by tacks and therefore wallpaper borders were popular to cover these tacks according to V&A historians. Highly decorative cornicing is associated with the Georgian period and Cole and Son have produced a dramatic wallpaper border which is a direct replica of plasterwork detail

Fashion & More

by Thelma Drabik, Melbury Gallery

Looking Forward to Warmer Days!

Finally, after the ‘Beast from the East’ caused temporary disruption in early March, spring finally looks like it’s on its way!

A glimpse of beautiful blossom on the trees is making an appearance and Melbury Gallery is most definitely full of the colour of spring!

From OSKA we have classic styles in informal shapes and their lovely palette of muted colours with the odd flash of incredibly vivid cerise! Sahara wins again with their loose tunics in natural fabrics and dresses which are great to get that layered look, and perfect

for dressing up or down – so versatile. This seasons Masai has the great shapes that we have come to expect from them in wonderful geometric and floral designs in bright oranges and cerise as well as poppy red and cobalt.

Floral prints mixed with vivid plains are the order of the day elsewhere too, with large bold patterns taking the lead. We love this dress from Thought with its ‘retro’ feel and big bold flowers on a background grid of green, black and ochre with a hint of pink. As the sun begins

commissioned by George II at Hampton Court Palace. ‘This Georgian border would create a fantastically theatrical feel in a dining room,’ says Emily.

Colefax and Fowler have drawn inspiration from historic clothing.

For example, the embroidered details of 18th century dress fabrics have been used to design delicate sheer curtain fabrics for our homes today. Emily says ‘Traditional Toile de Jouy fabrics have been reinvigorated with vibrant colours which work especially well in bedrooms and bathrooms; take a look at the Manuel Canovas collections in our showroom’.

‘Farrow and Ball’ and Little Greene’ are sources of information not only for picking to warm us even more, these loose print pants from Nomads are comfortable and classic, and great teamed with a vest or t-shirt or with a fine scarf and bright cardigan on chillier days.

Of course, we are coming up to spring wedding season too, and we’ve got some fantastic outfits that would be perfect.

Quirky English style abounds with Out of Xile – all hand dyed and made right here in the UK, whilst Italian label Grizas will tempt you with their beautiful unique silk and linen fabric and drape in jewel colours.

Of course, we have plenty of scarves and jewellery to complete any outfit, including the latest collection from Ayala Bar, our best-selling

colours to suit a particular period of house but also to discover more about how paint was used and the background to the popularity of particular colours at different times in the past. Farrow and Ball’s ‘How to Decorate’ book shows colour palettes for different historic periods. Pick up the latest Little Greene colour chart from Compton Smith to see colours like ‘Sky Blue’ which are a nod to the Georgian era.

For more ideas and interior decorating products visit Compton Smith Classic Interiors on the Wincombe Business Park in Shaftesbury (10d Wincombe Business Park, Shaftesbury, SP7 9QJ). Call: 01747 850150. Visit: www.comptonsmith.co.uk. Email: info@comptonsmith.co.uk

range. Each item is individually made and so intricate – a favourite with Melbury staff and customers alike!

So – why not put a spring in your step and visit us at Melbury Gallery in Sherborne or Dorchester – we’d love to see you!

MELBURY GALLERY

Half Moon Street, Sherborne 10-11 Tudor Arcade, South Street, Dorchester www.melburygallery.co.uk

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Town News BRUTON Every Thursday at 11.00am starting by the Museum there is a 40 minute Health Walk. Generally flat with a mixture of pavement and fields in dry weather. For more details call Bryan Pearson on 01749 938191. Every Saturday morning between 10.00am and 12.00 noon at the Community Hall there is a coffee morning to raise funds for local charities. There are hot drinks and refreshments served as well as cakes, books, bric-a-brac and a raffle. For more details call 01749 812074. Every Thursday until Thursday 3 May at Hauser and Wirth there is a series of talks called ‘Thrifty Thursdays’ which goes alongside the current exhibition ‘The Land We Live In – The Land We Left Behind’. Taking the exhibition as a starting point to explore themes relating to the rural, each week a different artist, writer, gardener, land-worker, academic or performer will join us. On Thursday 5 April from 6.30pm Hauser and Wirth have another Thrifty Thursday talk called ‘Fernando Laposse on Sustainable Design Using Native Mexican Corn’. Free event, booking required. (See ‘Arts’) On Thursday 19 from 6.30pm at Hauser and Wirth go along to the next Thrifty Thursday talk called ‘Paul Dovey on Durslade Farm Soil – Its Life and Secrets’. Free event, booking required. (See ‘Arts’) On Monday 23 at the Community Hall from 7.30pm the Horticultural Society have a talk called ‘A Passion for Climbers’ by Jane Lindsay and Toni O’Connor from Tynings Climbers in Tickenham. They are Chelsea Gold Medal winners and hold the National Collection of Passiflora, Jasminum, Thunbergia and Mandevillas. Plants on sale. Tea and coffee available. All welcome. On Tuesday 24 from 2.00pm the Horticultural Society visit Minterne Gardens.

Minterne House is between Sherborne and Dorchester. It has been owned by the Churchill and Digby family since 1620. Visit the Himalayan garden and the wild woodland gardens and admire azaleas, rhododendrons, small lakes and trees of many varieties. Weather permitting tea is served on the terrace. Entry £6. On Monday 30 from 6.45pm the Horticultural Society visit Castle Gardens for a talk and 25% shopping discount. Tea and coffee available. Bring your membership card. Booking essential.

CASTLE CARY On Saturday 24 March from 8.45am at the Market House there is a Tools For Self Reliance Coffee Morning. Selling tools, cakes and refreshments. On Saturday 24 at 7.30pm at All Saints Church see The Maesbury Singers ‘Durufle’s Requiem Seasonal Latin Motets Music’ by John Taverner. Accompanied on the organ by Joseph Pritchard – recent finalist in BBC Young Musician of the Year. On Tuesday 27 from 7.30pm at Caryford Hall see ‘The Death of Stalin’. Tickets £5 from Market House or £6 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On

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Saturday 31 from 9.00am at the Market House there is a Majorettes Coffee Morning. Coffee, cakes and other stalls. On Tuesday 3 April from 8.00pm at the Caryford Hall the Somerset Wildlife Trust have a talk called ‘An Introduction to the Woodland Trust’. Owen Rogers, a volunteer from Bath, will give an overview of the work of the Woodland Trust, Britain’s leading woodland conservation charity which aims to project, restore and create woodlands. It has 500,000 members and manages 26,000 hectares of woodland. Tea and coffee available. Entry £3, Children free. On Thursday 5 from 7.30pm at the Methodist School Room the Gardening Association has a talk entitled ‘Going Wild in the Garden’ with Dr Anne Bebbington.

A look at the wide range of wildlife in a small garden on the edge of town.

Non members £1. On Saturday 7 from 9.00am to 12.00 noon at the Market House there is a Museum Coffee Morning. On Tuesday 10 from 7.30pm at Caryford Hall see ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’. Tickets £5 from Market House or £6 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Saturday 14 from 9.00am at the Market House there is a Tiddlywinks Coffee Morning. Refreshments available. On Tuesday 17 from 10.30am at Caryford Hall the Arts Society have an illustrated lecture called ‘Velasquez – The Great Magician of Art’. Entry £6. For more information phone 01963 350132. On Saturday 21 from 8.00am at the Market House there is a Scouts Coffee Morning. Refreshments available. On Tuesday 24 from 7.30pm at Caryford Hall see ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. Tickets £5 from Market House or £6 on the door. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Saturday 28 from 6.45pm at the Caryford Hall see ‘Wild Willy Barrett’s French Connection’. With their unique musical style, changing gear with almost every number, it is easy to see how audiences are captivated by this very talented quartet. From a riverside cafe, via a hoolie in Dublin, to a night out in New Orleans with rip-roaring fiddle and banjo – this band does it all! Willy, best known for his partnership with John Otway, has had a long and varied career including tours with artists as diverse as Madness and Steeleye Span. The group’s singer, Jane Williams, has just recently finished performing on Van Morrison’s latest album, and is a wonderful new addition to the ensemble. Her effortless but highly emotive vocals draw you in and leave you wanting more. Tickets £12 from www.wegottickets.com/ event/429602 or £15 on door.

CREWKERNE Every Tuesday at the Sports Centre from 6.00pm to 7.00pm join in at the weekly Walking Netball sessions. For all ages and abilities. All sessions contain a gentle warm up. No need to book. First session free then £3.50 per session. Every Wednesday it is the Crewkerne Market now extended until 2. For more information contact Laura Gowers on 01460 74001. On Saturday 24 March from 7.00pm at the Scout Hut, Furland Road the Scout Group host Easter Bingo. On Saturday 31 March at the Henhayes Centre from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a ‘Breakfast/ Brunch’. Egg, sausage, bacon, tomato or beans, tea and coffee for £4.

Extras 50p each. No booking needed. For more information phone 01460 74340. On Friday 13 April from 7.00pm at Wadham School the Film Crew presents ‘Hidden Figures’. Based on the inspirational previously untold true story of three brilliant African American women who break through the glass ceiling at NASA to help send John Glenn into space.

Admission for the year is £25. For more information contact 01935 822656.

On Saturday 14 from 9.30am to 1.00pm at the Henhayes Centre there is a Craft and Table Top Sale. Tables available at £5. Free admission. On Saturday 21 from 9.00am to 1.00pm outside the Henhayes Centre there is a Farmers’ Market. Excellent local produce at reasonable prices. On Friday 27 from 12.30pm at the Henhayes Centre there is another Chef’s Special Lunch. Three course meal with roast pork, followed by apple crumble. Choice of three fruit juices, tea, coffee and chocolates. Bar open.

Entry £9. Booking essential on 01460 74340. On Friday 27 from 7.45pm at the Henhayes Centre see Justin Daish in concert. If you like The Shadows then you will love this concert. Tickets £10 or £18 including supper of lasagne followed by ginger crunch before the concert at 6.30pm. For 17

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more information phone 01460 74340. On Saturday 28 at the Henhayes Centre from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a ‘Breakfast/ Brunch’. Egg, sausage, bacon, tomato or beans, tea and coffee for £4. Extras 50p each. No booking needed. For more information phone 01460 74340.

ILMINSTER On Tuesday 27 March from 10.00am to 1.00pm at the Warehouse Theatre there is a Floral Demonstration entitled ‘Springing into Easter’. Raffle and sales table.

Tea, coffee and homemade cakes available. Tickets £10 from 01460 53020. On Saturday 6 April at the Market House from 8.30am to 12.30pm go along to the monthly Produce Market. Local groups and producers sell their goods locally and support the projects that are in need of support. If you are interested in having a stall at £5 contact Emma Jane at 01460 298090. On Friday 6 from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see the ‘Albion Quartet’. Tickets £15. (See ‘Arts’) On Friday 13 from 7.30pm at the Warehouse Theatre HMS Heron Royal Navy Volunteer Band presents ‘A Night at the Movies’. Tickets £10, Students £5 available from Harrimans Menswear. On Monday 16 the Blackmore Vale and Yeovil National Trust Association have their Spring Lunch at the Shrubbery Hotel. For more information phone 01935 425383. From Saturday 21st to Sunday 22 from 10.00am to 5.00pm the Ile Valley Flower Club and the Warehouse Theatre presents ‘Ilminster in Bloom’. All aspects of theatre and pantomimes shown in flowers. Entrance £2. Tea and coffee £2. There is a preview evening on Friday 20 with bubbly and canapes with tickets at £7.50.

For more information and tickets go to Harrimans or phone 01460 75025. Supporting the Warehouse Development Fund. On Thursday 26 from 7.30pm at the Shrubbery Hotel the Heritage of the Ile Trust have their AGM followed by a slide show presentation and talk entitled ‘A Walk Through Olde Ilminster’ by Jackie Bennett, a local history enthusiast. Includes some interesting facts about some of the older buildings in the town. A further slideshow and display of old photographs will continue during the buffet. Tickets £10, includes buffet, £8 without buffet and annual membership of £2. For more information phone 01460 52673. On Friday 27 from 7.30pm at the Parish Hall the Somerset Wildlife Trust has a talk called ‘Waste: Just Rubbish or a Home?’ Ecologist Adam Robbins will present an ecological discussion about the benefits of waste and waste ground to the plants and animals of the UK; from microcreatures and micro-climates to the more common species. Entry £3, Children/Students £1. Enquiries on 01460 234551.

LANGPORT On Sunday 1 April from 11.00am to 3.30pm at Heaven’s Gate Farm there is a ‘National Animal Welfare Trust Barn Sale and Easter Egg Hunt’.

First sale of the year with all new stock and amazing bargains as well as an Easter egg hunt. Go to reception to start the hunt, feeding the cats and dogs on their Open Paw Programme whilst finding clues along the way to win an Easter egg. On Monday 9 at the Library from 7.30pm the History Society have a talk called ‘Popular Music in Edwardian Somerset’ with David Sutcliffe. Non members £2, annual membership £12. For more information phone 01458 273471.

SHERBORNE The Blue Badge Guided walks are back for the season with Cindy Chant every Tuesday and Thursday until September starting from the Tourist Information Centre from 10.30am. Cindy will take you to explore the Abbey Green, Almshouse, the Conduit, Bow Arch and more. These delights take at least 1½hours to enjoy, but with Cindy’s enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of the town the extent of your walk is limited only by your interest. Additional Bank Holiday walks and Winter Specials also available. Tickets £5, no need to book. Walks happen whatever the weather. For more information or to make a private booking for a tour contact Cindy on cindyatsherbornewalks@gmail. com and visit www.sherbornewalks. co.uk From Tuesday 26 March the Museum will be open for the summer season with Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am to 4.30pm. Free admission. On Wednesday 28 March from 7.30pm at the Digby Memorial Hall the Sherborne Science Café have a talk called ‘Fungi Will Save the World’ by Dr Lee Davis, Fungarium Curator from the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. On Friday 30 March at The Toy Barn from 11.00am to 4.00pm there is a Fancy Dress Easter Egg Hunt. The Toy Barn is the only independent toy shop in Sherborne and they have the largest display of climbing frames and trampolines in the South West. Your children can play on all the equipment between the Easter egg hunts. Tea, coffee and cake on with proceeds to Yeovil, Sherborne and District Samaritans. There is an egg hunt every hour on the hour from 11am. Each hunt has a limited number of spaces so make sure you book. Adult entry is free. Child tickets £7.50 in advance from the Shop, or 01935 815040 or www.toybarn.co.uk and on the day £8.50. On Wednesday 4 April at 2.00pm and 8.00pm at the Digby Hall the Arts Society has a lecture called ‘Knights in Shining Armour Dressed: Art, Battle and Pageant’. Nigel Arch, retired director and former curator of the royal ceremonial dress collection at Kensington Palace, reveals the role of the Knight from battlefield

to tournaments and pageants – from Norman horsemen to Richard III’s troopers. New members £5.

For more information visit www. theartssocietysherborne.org.uk On Monday 9 from 9.30am to 3.30pm at the Digby Hall the West Country Embroiderers have a workshop called ‘Felted Landscapes’ with Sandra Coleridge. £15 in advance.

New members welcome. For details call Ann on 01963 34696. On Wednesday 11 from 7.30pm at the Digby Church Hall ArtsLink Flicks presents ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. Tickets £6 from Sherborne TIC on 01935 815341 or on the door. Pre film supper for £12. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Thursday 12 from 11.00am to 2.00pm at the Museum local weaver Kathy Henderson will bring her distaff and spinning wheels for a demonstration, as well as some drop spindles for you to have a go! Have fun with fibres including sheep’s wool, camel hair, alpaca, silk and flax. Kathy will be revealing all the beautiful natural dyes she creates from plants and trees so the museum will be a rainbow of colour and textures.

Free entry, donations welcome. On Thursday 12 at 7.30pm at Digby Hall the Gardener’s Association have their Spring Show. On Monday 16 from 7.30pm at Digby Church Hall the Sherborne Abbey Insight Programme has a lecture called ‘Truth Online’. In the midst of claims of False News, Election Rigging et al is the any place for Truth online?

Entry £5. On Wednesday 18 from 7.00pm at the Memorial Church Hall the Dorset Wildlife Trust has a talk called ‘The Farne Islands’ with Neil Gartshore - birder, photographer and publisher and author of ‘The Birdwatchers Year Book 2018’.

Refreshments available. Admission £2.50. Enquiries on 01935 872774.

On Saturday 21 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Digby Church Hall it is the monthly Fleamarket. A quality antiques, crafts and collectables market with up to 35 stalls.

Admission free. Organised by West Country Fairs. Enquiries on 01749 677049. On Sunday 25 March and Sunday 22 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at the Digby Memorial Hall there is a Sherborne Folk Band workshop.

An opportunity for musicians of acoustic instruments to come to a monthly workshop to learn folk tunes and chords and experiment with arrangements. It is aimed to be fully inclusive so welcomes all musicians including those that are new to an instrument or people who have up to now been ‘bedroom’ musicians or people who have never played folk music before but would like to try a different genre of music.

The workshops are led by talented musician and experienced workshop leader, Laurel Swift, who teaches in an inspiring and inclusive way. In addition to monthly workshops, Julia organises informal music sessions where people who have attended

the workshops have the opportunity to play through the tunes with other members of the group in an informal setting with a relaxed atmosphere.

Music created could go towards an informal performance in the summer.

All welcome. Workshop admission £10, £12 on the door. Music sessions free. For more information www. laurelswift.co.uk/sherborne-folkband/ On Wednesday 25 from 7.30pm at the Digby Memorial Hall the Sherborne Science Café have a talk called ‘Toothpaste, Custard and Chocolate Maths Gets Messy’ by Helen Wilson, Professor of Applied Mathematics UCL. On Thursday 26 from 7.30pm at the Catholic Church Hall the Floral Group have a demonstration called ‘Going to Town’ by Amy Shakeshaft. Raffle available. Visitors welcome. For more information phone 01935 812722.

SOMERTON On Saturday 24 March at West Street Church from 2.00pm there is another lecture with Joanna Cobb as part of her shorter afternoon course called ‘The ‘Gentler’ Sex - Women Artists from Antiquity to the 21st Century’. Tickets £8, includes tea or coffee and biscuits and handouts. For more information phone 01458 832178. On Monday 26 from 7.30pm at the Parish Rooms the Green Gardeners have a talk called ‘Growing Up – Vertical Gardening’ with Clare Hart. Refreshments available. Non members £3. On Tuesday 3 April from 7.15pm at the Parish Rooms the WI have a meeting. New members welcome. On Friday 6 from 10.00am to 2.00pm at the Market Place go along to the monthly Market. Plenty of stalls including meat, plants, homemade soaps and candles, wool art craft, Dorset pies, preserves, Italian cheeses, bespoke catering and more. For more details email marketonatsomerton@gmail.com On Tuesday 10 April from 3.00pm the Friends of Somerton Library has their AGM at the Unicorn Skittle Alley with guest speaker Pamela Miley. Nomination for the library committee continues.

On Saturday 21 from 7.30pm at the Parish Rooms see ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’. Tickets £6 from Cobbs Wholefoods or on the door. For more information phone 01458 241808. (See ‘Movies Around the Towns and Villages’) On Monday 23 at 10.45am at West Street Church Somerton Sings are meeting. They sing anything well known, songs from the shows, old English melodies, and songs from the 30’s up to present. £1 a session. For details 01458 272750. On Monday 23 at 7.30pm at the Parish Rooms the Green Gardeners welcome Chris Francis of Thorngrove Garden Centre, Gillingham to our meeting for a talk and demonstration on hanging baskets. Refreshments available.

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7.00pm at the Parish Rooms the History Society have a talk called ‘James IV – The Stuart Dynasty in the 16th Century’ by Bill Murray.

Guests £2. For more information phone 01458 273859.

WINCANTON Wincanton Library has many children’s events this month under the title ‘Farming and Food Fortnight’. On Tuesday 3 April from 10.00am to 12.00 noon go along to ‘Nature on the Farm’, starring Lofty, the miniature horse. Identify common plants and animals. On Wednesday 4 from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a talk called ‘Mud, Microbeasts and Mysteries’. Who lives in the soil and leaf litter on the farm? On Friday 6 from 10.00am to 12.00 noon go along to ‘Wheat to Loaf – Little Red Hen’. Be part of the Little Red Hen story as they explore the journey from wheat crop to loaf on the table. On Friday 6 from 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall the Gardeners Association have a talk called ‘Stourhead – What We Can’t See Today’ by Emily Utgren.

Tea and coffee available. Annual membership £5, non members £1. On Saturday 7 from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a talk called ‘Egg-sploring: Animals on the Farm’. Learn about livestock and join in farm-linked craft and science activities. On Monday 9 from 10.00am to 12.00 noon go along to ‘Signs of Spring’. Join them to sow seeds to take home, check if the eggs have hatched,

learn about lambs and do a simple craft activity. On Tuesday 10 from 11.00am to 12.15pm School’s workshop focuses on the parts of plants we eat. Book in advance at debbiehicks@stokehill.com On Friday 13 from 10.00am to 12.00 noon there is a talk called ‘The Three Sisters Planting’. Learn about the legend and sow your own seeds, ready for planting later. On Saturday 14 from 10.00am to 12.00 noon go along to ‘Egg-sploring: Animals on a Farm’. Learn about livestock and do a simple craft activity. For all events please register before at the desk or on winlib@somerset.gov.uk On Sunday 22 from 8.00am at the Sports Centre it is the Wincanton Triathlon. A 400m (16 length) swim will be followed by a scenic yet challenging bike course taking athletes on a 27km route through villages and countryside of South Somerset. The final challenge is a multi terrain 5km run. For more information visit www.wincantontri. com On Friday 27 from 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall there is a lecture from the District Museum and History Society called ‘Mothers, Mistresses, Wives and Queens’.

Refreshments available. Non members £5.

YEOVIL Whist Drive every Saturday at the Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7.30pm. Enquiries 01935 862325. On Wednesday 28 March from 8.00pm at Westlands Entertainment Venue there is

a Quiz Night. Bar, raffle and prizes. For more information email friendsofwestlands@Gmail. com On Thursday 29 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre the Mayor has his Charity Show with ‘Jukebox Time Machine’. Local talented groups and music through the years. Raising money for St Margaret’s Hospice and School in a Bag. On Tuesday 27 March and Tuesday 5 April at Yeovil Railway Centre in Stoford from 10.30am to 4.00pm there is a Main Line Steam day. On Sunday 1 and Monday 2 April at the Yeovil Railway Centre from 10.30am to 4.00pm there are Steam Train Days as well as an Easter Egg Hunt. Includes Lord Fisher engine, miniature railway, model railway, displays and driver experience (pre booked). Admission £8, Children £4, under 5 free. On Friday 6 at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church the Archaeological and Local History Society have an interesting talk called ‘Lidar - The Imaging of an Unknown Landscape’ with speaker Brian Moore, Master of Science in Applied Landscape Archaeology. Guests £2. On Monday 9 from 1.30pm at the Yeovil Court Hotel the Probus Club have a presentation entitled ‘The Lusitania’. New members always welcome. Please contact their Secretary on 01935 88142 for further information. On Sunday 15 at Yeovil Railway Centre from 10.30am to 4.00pm there is a Steam Train Day. Adults £8, Children £4,

under 4 free. Unlimited miniature steam railway rides, turnable demonstrations, railway museum, model railway, art gallery and displays and more. On Wednesday 18 at Yeovil College from 7.30pm Yeovil Cinematheque Film Society has their AGM and a film to be confirmed. Annual membership £30. Guests £5. For more information phone 01935 421905.

On Sunday 22 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre see ‘Back to Bacharach’. Celebrating the music of Burt Bacharach. Tickets £23.50.

(See ‘Arts’) On Wednesday 25 from 7.30pm at the Holy Trinity Church the Flower Arrangers have a Floral Demonstration called ‘The Magic of the Musicals’ by national demonstrator Nigel Whyles.

Tickets £10. On Wednesday 25 from 8.00pm at Westlands Entertainment Venue there is a Quiz Night. Bar, raffle and prizes.

Entry £2.50 per person, up to four people per team. No need to book. For more information email friendsofwestlands@Gmail. com On Saturday 28 from 10.00am it is the Town Criers Competition.

The parade will start from King George Street and walk via the Borough, Middle Street and arriving at The Triangle. During the programme, each competitor will be performing a Cry based on his or her Home Town. The Criers will return to perform a Cry of their choice. The judges scores will then be assessed.

Gain or Strain: The Truth about Buy to Lets & Second Homes Legislative Changes Landlords Need to Know

Whether you are buying a home to let or acquiring one for a family member, changes in the law could see you out of pocket or even facing court action if you fail to comply with new legislation. Jacqui Swann from the Property Dispute Resolution team and Ross Siviter from the Residential Property team at Battens Solicitors are hosting a special seminar on the 19th April at 5.30pm at the Yeovil office, Mansion House, Princes Street to outline all you need to know, including: Tighter energy efficiency requirements for rented properties Return on investment versus second home stamp duty rates Rules around Air BnB lettings Updates regarding eviction notices Second Home and Property Rentals: Are They Really Worth it?

In April 2016, the government increased the rate of stamp duty by 3% for those buying a second home. Now the dust has settled, do the upfront costs and obligations as a landlord outweigh any potential gain?

Pros

Cons

9 Buy to let properties can provide a regular source of rental income

8 There is a risk - property prices will always fluctuate

9 Buy to lets can make good long term investments

8 New stamp duty rates make upfront costs even higher

9 You only incur the higher stamp duty if you have a financial interest in the property, meaning you can assist a family member in purchasing a property in their name by gifting the funds

8 Landlords must comply with specific requirements and follow strict regulations relating to their property and the way it is used throughout the rental process

9 Associated costs can be offset against your tax bill Other areas of the law are affecting new and existing landlords too.

Find out what regulations you need to follow by joining Battens on the 19th April at 5.30pm at the Yeovil office, Mansion House, Princes Street.

Email sophie.knapman@battens.co.uk or call 01935 846255 to secure your place.

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Gardening Gardening

by Mike Burks Managing Director of The Gardens Group

What to do on your lawn this spring

Many traditional grass lawns end up in pretty poor shape after a long winter, and it can feel like a struggle to know where to start in sorting them out. Here are some useful tips on how to give your lawn a new lease of life for the season ahead.

On a dry day soon give the lawn a light mowing to tidy it up then apply Lawn Sand, which will kill off any moss that has accumulated, while giving the lawn a mild and much-needed feed. A week or so later, vigorously rake out the dead moss with a spring-tine-rake or use a mechanical scarifier.

Spike the lawn with a fork, preferably all over, but particularly where the grass is thin or where there are bare patches. Top dress with Lawn and Turf Dressing, a mixture of sharp sand, peat and soil, and brush well into the holes using a Besom Broom or the back of a rake.

Over sow with grass seed at a rate of 1oz per square yard or 25g per square metre, increasing the rate in any bare patches. Feel free to mow the lawn as required but keep the mower at a raised setting to begin with and reduce the height gradually over the next few weeks.

About three or four weeks later you can apply feed, weed and moss killers, such as Evergreen Four in One or Aftercut All in One. As the grass begins to green-up and grow quickly, increase the frequency of cutting and reduce the height of the mower. If weeds are a particular problem, then apply Verdone Extra a couple of weeks after your application of the feed, weed and moss killers.

Come September, allow the grass to grow slightly longer and repeat the treatment as above but with autumn feeds and moss killers.

These handy tips, should help get your lawn back on track for the season ahead.

April Specialist Plant Fairs April is a busy month for Specialist Charity Plant Fair Sunday 15th April 10am – 4pm organisers with Mapperton Gardens, nr Beaminster DT8 3NR two events, the Over 30 nurseries and garden related exhibitors Plant fair entry £3 (house and garden extra) first at Mapperton near Beaminster Saturday 28th April 1pm – 5pm on Sunday 15 Midney Gardens, nr Somerton TA11 7HR 16 of the best nurseries from the Southwest and the second Plant fair entry £3 (garden extra) New venue for 2018! a new fair at the More details and list of stall holder at www.plantfairs.com unique plantsman’s garden of Midney near Somerton on Saturday 28 April.

This is the 7th year Midney Garden has been open to the public and the second year as an RHS Partner Garden. What makes Midney unique is its clever design, unusual planting combinations, stunning use of colour and features which illustrate the quirky sense of humour of its creator. It makes for a lovely location for a new plant fair this year on Saturday 28 April from 1 to 5pm with discounted entry to the garden on the day. Entry to the plant fair is £3, benefiting the 1st Somerton Scout Group.

On Sunday 15 April, Mapperton House, near Beaminster hosts Dorset’s largest Spring plant fair now in its 19th year with 35 nurseries and garden-related stands. There is also the opportunity to visit the impressive house, open for guided tours, and its superb gardens; this makes a wonderful day out for plant, garden and history lovers.

This Plant Fair is from 10am to 4pm and admission is £3, this year the benefiting charity is the Alzheimer’s Society. A special entry price of £6 (gardens only) or £10 (house & gardens), under 16s free, is available on the plant fair day.

These sales are a ‘must’ for keen gardeners with selected nurseries from across the Southwest. There are stalls selling shrubs, perennials, herbs, roses, wild flowers and ferns and other useful plant related products. Other dates in 2018 are Saturday 12 May at Yarlington House near Wincanton and at Mapperton again on Sunday 16 September. For a list of stallholders and more details, visit www.plantfairs.com

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By Julie Haylock – Sandhurst Garden Design

Up The Garden Path With spring well on the way, my thoughts turn to long sunny days in the garden, surrounded by beautiful planting and the sound of insects busy working away.

Now is the ideal time to start planning your garden borders.

It is important to think about structure to ensure you have a succession of colour and scent as well as plant texture and shape to give you that all year round interest.

Do you need The Green Thumb touch?

Traditionally spring is the time when thoughts turn to the garden and the lawn in particular. But is your lawn looking as green, healthy and weed free as it should?

If the lawn is lacklustre, perhaps with unsightly bare patches or clumps of weeds or moss, then the chances are your lawn needs some TLC. But if the idea of going to the DIY store, buying preparations and spending precious time putting down feed and weed products on your lawn does not appeal, then help is at hand.

Start by establishing the type of soil you have, this will determine what you can and cannot grow in your garden. Soil fertility can be improved by the addition of organic matter, and horticultural grit can be added to help with drainage.

GreenThumb Somerset are lawn care experts who will keep your lawn looking healthy and green for less than it would cost you to do the job yourself.

Consider the aspect of your border - is it in full sun and baked to within an inch of its life at the height of the summer, or damp so your plants regularly get their feet wet? Select your plants carefully to maximise on these conditions and they will thrive.

GreenThumb’s value for money lawn treatments start at just £15.00 for a small garden and you can spread the cost over the year with direct debit.

Consider carefully how much time you can give to maintaining your borders and think about this when you make your plant choices.

Now to the exciting bit: the design. Without getting too technical and risking your eyes starting to glaze over, there are some guidelines to follow to ensure your plants work together to create a harmonious effect.

Use plants of different heights, shape and texture and include foliage that is both evergreen and deciduous to create a rhythm and flow to your garden. Limit your colour pallet, and remember less is definitely more!

We can also help your lawn stay greener during a hot summer and give your lawn the best chance of avoiding moss in the winter.

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The use of colour is very much an individual choice, and perhaps determined by the location of the border. For a hot sunny border consider using vibrant reds and oranges, but for a cooler border you might use pastel shades that create a more relaxing feel.

The use of plant shape, for example an upright column of evergreen or fan shaped palm will create a focal point and draw the eye. Texture is very important and will bring your border to life. The glossy leaves of the Fatsia Japonica, the fine foliage of the Japanese Maple or the furry leaves of Stachys Byzantina (lamb’s ears) will compel you to touch and admire the plant.

Finally, there’s that all important scent. A border sited near to a seating area with a variety of plants that smell delicious is just perfect. Remember to include fragrant plants for summer evenings like Nicotina Sylvestris, tabacco plant or Mattniola longipetala, night-scented stocks will fill the evening air with a heady scent.

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VISUAL ART From now to Sunday 15 April the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum in Bournemouth have a new exhibition called ‘A Question of Guilt: A Crime Writer’s Collection’ open Tuesday to Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm. Providing whip-smart commentary and intrigue, Awardwinning crime writer Frances Fyfield has imagined many of the subjects of paintings in her private collection as characters in a fictional crime novel. Promising to provide insight into the mind of the author, this exhibition would be perfect for any avid readers or crime fans. The 53 paintings of Fyfield’s collection showcase British artists from 1890-1950, including Modernist art and work from the Bloomsbury Set, a group of artists and writers whose ranks included Virginia Woolf and E.M Forster.

Other artists include Walter Sickert, Frank Dobson, Duncan Grant, Evelyn Dunbar and Gwen John. If you fancy turning detective yourself, there is also a murder mystery contained within the exhibition for you to solve, as well as the rest of the Victorian House and its collection (which includes Pre-Raphaelite art and artifacts from the owners’ world travels) which were left to Bournemouth in 1907. Entry to Museum £6 with exhibition included.

BY RACHEL MOWBRAY work considers the meeting of the land and sea. Lesley Cooper’s ceramics are a response to the shoreline, while Lynda Keeton’s textile and mixed media works considers those souls lost at sea.

Christine Rollitt’s paintings and embroideries reflect on growing up in a small seaside town. Joan West creates woven baskets referencing environmental damage to the ocean.

From now to Saturday 7 April at the Ilminster Arts Centre Gallery Cafe go along to ‘Lois Webbe Retrospective’.

A display of work by the late Lois Webbe. A member of the Jersey Group and the Arts Society in Jersey, Lois spent her early career working as an interior designer, only talking From now to Saturday 7 April at the Ilminster Arts Centre there is up painting when she moved from another exhibition called ‘All At Sea’.

Five2018 artists interpret differing the UK to Jersey. There she studied Project1_Conduit Advert SAF 93.5x65.5 02/03/2018 aspects of the sea, focusing their interest on erosion, pollution, loss or under local artists, including Paul the simple enjoyment found at the seaside. Textile artist Pat Clayton’s Kilshaw, Gabby Radiguet and Robert Tilling. This exhibition showcases a selection of Lois’ work in a range of media.

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From now until Saturday 19 May there is a new exhibition on display at Yeovil Hospital outpatient department called ‘Fruits of the Imagination’ with works machine and hand embroidery by local textile artist and teacher Rebecca Bruton. Exotic passion fruit, delicious pineapple and vibrant red onions are amongst the carefully stitched fruits and vegetables that will be decorating the corridors. Rebecca has spent hours carefully producing these framed images using applique – a process of applying fabrics to one another using her collection of vintage and retro printed textiles.

She then adds in detail through free motion embroidery, a technique that allows her the freedom to ‘paint’ with her sewing machine. All the pictures in the exhibition are for sale, either as originals or prints, with a percentage of the sales being donated to Yeovil Hospital Charity.

From Monday 9 to Friday 27 April the Ilminster Arts Centre have a Photographic Open Exhibition.

Open to any professional or amateur photographer and offers a

wonderful snapshot of contemporary photography in the South West. Showcasing photography as an expressive Fine Art medium and features a wide range of techniques (both traditional and experimental), subject matter and media. All work is for sale. An award of £100 will be given to the overall winner, with two prizes of £50 each to two runners up.

There is also a ‘Visitors’ Choice’ prize of £25 awarded to the photographer chosen by visitors to the exhibition.

From Monday 30 April to Saturday 19 May at the Ilminster Arts Centre have a exhibition called ‘Quiet’ – a selection of paintings and drawings

by Lawrence Nash RWA. Less is more in this exhibition of paintings and drawings that take their inspiration from minimalism. Lawrence is an Academician at the Royal West of England Academy, whose work will be familiar to visitors of the Arts Centre, as he has shown here for a number of years in the Open Exhibition. The exhibits will include ‘Ref 1001’, a coloured pencil on paper work that Lawrence donated to the RWA’s collection on becoming an Academician. Please note that on the final day of the exhibition the gallery will close at 12 noon.

MUSIC On Saturday 24 March from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see multiple award winning group ‘Soul Kinda Wonderful’. formed over a decade ago and capture the essence of a magical time in musical history.

Lead vocalist, Richie Sampson, has performed alongside long standing members of The Drifters, such as Ray Lewis, Billy Lewis, Butch Leak and Roy Hemming’s at various times. The band breathes new life in to the classics such as ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Save the Last Dance for Me’, ‘Up on The Roof’, ‘Kissing In The Back Row of The Movies’ and many more! The group also pay tribute to the great original members such as Clyde McPhatter, Ben E King and Johnny More whose music will always be remembered. Tickets £16.50.

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On Thursday 29 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil the Mayor of Yeovil has his Charity Concert featuring entertainment by local talented groups and music by Joe Hardy and Berties Big Band.

Tickets £10.

On Saturday 31 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘20th Century Boy’. This hit musical, inspired by the life of rock legend Marc Bolan, returns to the stage to mark the 40th anniversary of the iconic star’s untimely death.

Featuring some of the greatest rock songs ever written, 20th Century Boy tells the life story of the legendary Bolan and his band T. Rex. This show exposes some of the myths and takes the audience on a tearful yet feel-good journey through Marc’s fascinating life, cut short by a cruel twist of fate. Tickets £24.50.

On Friday 6 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘The Carpenters Story’. This highly acclaimed concert style production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular re-creation of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of popular music. The outstanding vocal talents of Claire Furley and pianist and artistic director Phil Aldridge take centre stage, accompanied by Richard Carpenter’s original orchestral arrangements from live musicians, and a stage wide backdrop of video projection. Featuring all of the Carpenters hit songs including ‘Yesterday Once More’, ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’, ‘Superstar’, ‘A Song For You’, ‘Rainy Days and Mondays’, and many more! Tickets £24.50.

Come Again’, ‘The Gambler’, ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘Coward of the County’, plus the smash hit ‘Islands in the Stream’. Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship as we bring the house down with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends. Tickets £17.

On Friday 6 April at Westland’s Entertainment Venue from 8.00pm see Kim Wilde in her ‘Here Come The Aliens’ tour. Expect a show packed full of brand new music and all of her hits. Tickets £31.

On Friday 6 from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see the ‘Albion Quartet’. The ‘Albions’ are passionate about the chamber music of Antonin Dvořák, the majority of whose quartets are rarely performed - he wrote 14 in total. Indeed, the Quartet will be releasing their debut recording of Dvořák’s quartets later this year, the first in a series of discs for Signum Records. They will also be recording Richard Blackford’s Kalon with the Czech Philharmonic this Spring. Comprising of four of the most outstanding classical performers of their generation Tamsin Waley-Cohen and Emma Parker on violin, Rosalind Ventris on viola and Nathaniel Boyd on cello. They share a strong belief in the communicative power of the string quartet and have a well deserved reputation for creative and imaginative performances. Most people will be familiar with Dvořāk’s famous New World Symphony and the American Quartet, but while these are obviously masterpieces, there are others that deserve to be played, such as the Quartet No 5

in F Minor, which has spellbinding moments. They will also be playing Schubert’s hauntingly melancholic Rosamunde Quartet. Tickets £15.

part harmony. Enjoy a spectacular show with video projections, emotive lighting and the boys’ famously offpiste banter. Tickets £24.

On Saturday 7 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see the ‘Grimethorpe Colliery Band’.

Grimethorpe’s diverse noted concert performances include those at the FIFA World Cup, BAFTA Awards, BBC Proms, Eurovision and London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, together with a wealth of national and international television / radio appearances and professional recordings. Tickets Adults £24.50, under 16’s £16.

On Friday 13 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘The Johnny Cash Roadshow’ featuring Clive John. Introducing the new brass section the ‘Roadshow Horns’ all accompanied by emotive screen visuals. Tickets £21.50.

On Saturday 7 from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see Andy Irvine. For more than 40 years, Andy has been a World Music pioneer and icon for traditional music and musicians.

Founder member of bands such as Sweeney’s Men, Planxty, Patrick Street, Mozaik and most recently, Usher’s Island, he has been hailed as ‘a tradition in himself’. Musician, singer and songwriter, few others can equal his repertoire: Irish traditional songs, dexterous Balkan dance tunes, and a compelling canon of his own material that defies description. Tickets £15.

On Thursday 12 form 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see vocal trio ‘Blake’ return celebrating 10 years together. The show features songs from their brand new 10th anniversary album including Elgar’s Nimrod, the Beatles’ ‘Here There and Everywhere’, ‘Somewhere’ from West Side Story and the classic ‘Caruso’, along with all the band’s popular anthems in powerful three-

On Friday 13 from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see the ‘Savannah Jazz Band’. With their talent for satisfying listeners and dancers alike they have built up a truly international reputation at major festivals in the UK and overseas. The band’s driving and exciting New Orleans style attracts large audiences whenever they play.

Tickets £16.

On Saturday 14 from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see ‘Winter Wilson’. Showcasing their latest album, Far Off on the Horizon - a follow up to the critically acclaimed Ashes & Dust. Now in their sixth year as full time musicians, Kip Winter and Dave Wilson bring a sense of intimacy to every venue, blending superb, frequently hardhitting original songs, stunning harmonies and musicianship with often hilarious tales of life on the road. Tickets £15.

On Saturday 21 from 7.30pm the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil presents the Octagon Choir with ‘Songs from Stage and Screen’ celebrating music from your favourite movies and musicals. Choirs from across the local area join together to perform a joyous evening of music and there

On Friday 6 from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton go along to ‘The Music of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers’. This thigh slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit after hit including: ‘Jolene’, ‘Ruby’, ‘9 to 5’, ‘Lucille’, ‘Here You 23

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The first weekend in May now means only one thing – wonderful music of all kinds at the acclaimed multi-award winning Sherborne Abbey Festival.

This nineteenth season which takes place across five days from 4 – 8 May is set to deliver a 2018 programme full of exciting and adventurous concerts. Catering for all tastes and ages with around 70% of all performances free entry, make it one of Dorset’s most welcoming and accessible musical events. Everything from Intimate Sinatra with Matt Ford, popular Swing, Big Bands and Close Harmony to a Concerto Feast with Adrian Brendel, Rachmaninov to Taverner with the Tallis Scholars, Gospel from the London Adventist Chorale and much more is on offer.

As always, local young musicians and singers have a major role with concerts by jazz, madrigal, choral and chamber ensembles from Sherborne School, Sherborne Girls and Leweston. A much anticipated highlight is the performance by Sherborne Festival Chorus, a nonauditioning community-based choir of 140 people, this year appearing with Sherborne Classical Players presenting Mozart’s Requiem.

Described as ‘A lovely gem of a festival’ by long-time supporter Dr Carol Colburn Grigor CBE (The Dunard Fund), Sherborne Abbey Festival is organised entirely by volunteers and is centred in and around the 8th Century Abbey Church in Sherborne. The combination of classical music, internationally renowned performers and exploring all that Sherborne and Dorset has to offer, is irresistible to visitors.

For details on the full programme or to buy tickets for the 2018 Festival visit www.sherborneabbeyfestival.org.

On Sunday 22 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Back to Bacharach’. Celebrating the music of Burt Bacharach, one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century, who, together with Hal David, penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time. Burt is a six time Grammy Award winner and three time Academy Award winner who has had over 70 Top 40 hits in the US, and over 50 Top 40 hits in the UK. Performed by four of the finest West End singers, accompanied by The Magic Moments Orchestra. Songs featured in the show include ‘Alfie’, ‘Anyone Who Had A Heart’, ‘Always Something There To Remind Me’, ‘I Say A Little Prayer For You’, ‘Magic Moments’, ‘Walk On By’, ‘Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head’ and many more. Tickets £23.50.

On Sunday 22 from 7.30pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see Kris Drever. Scottish songwriter Kris Drever celebrated a decade of critical and commercial success by winning both Folk Singer of The Year 2017 and Best Original Track 2017 for his song, ‘If Wishes Were Horses’, at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

For his 2018 concerts, Kris will be performing a best of set featuring all the key songs from his first decade and some new material being played live for the first time. Tickets £17.

On Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil go along to ‘A Spoonful of Sherman’. A compelling musical stage show for all the family, celebrating the life and music of multi award-winning Disney songwriters The Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Jungle Book and Winnie the Pooh). Hits include ‘Let’s Go Fly A Kite!’, ‘I Wanna Be Like You’, ‘The Ugly Bug Ball’, ‘Feed The Birds’, ‘Hushabye Mountain’, and more! Tickets £22.

On Thursday 26 from 7.30pm at

Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil see Gilbert O’Sullivan and his band. Enjoy every facet of his history in this new live show, including classics such as ‘Alone Again Naturally’, ‘Nothing Rhymed’, ‘Clair Matrimony’ and ‘Get Down’ as well as songs from the forthcoming album. Tickets £30.50.

On Friday 27 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Material Girl’ celebrating songs from Madonna. With incredible vocals, amazing dancers, video footage and narration, audiences are taken on a journey through the scandals, the controversy and of course the music of one of the world’s most iconic figures. Told through the eyes of leading lady, Jodie Jackson, audiences will hear stories and little known facts about Madonna as the show follows her career and music through her 35 years at the top. Featuring hits such as ‘Like A Virgin’, ‘Papa Don’t Preach’, ‘Vogue’, ‘Crazy for You’, ‘Into The Groove’, ‘Like A Prayer’, ‘Express Yourself’ and many more.

Tickets £22.

On Friday 27 from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre enjoy soul, jazz and funk music at ‘Kick Ass Brass’ with Jaqui Hicks and band. Playing timeless classics such as ‘Move On Up’, ‘Mustang Sally’, ‘Mr Pitiful’ and more. Tickets £22.

On Saturday 28 at the Octagon There from 7.30pm in Yeovil see ‘Heatwave’ and ‘The Odyssey’.

Return to the glory days of disco, funk and soul with real dance music legends and enjoy a sensational evening of non stop, dancefloor anthems including ‘Boogie Nights’, ‘Going Back to My Roots’ and ‘Use It Up Wear It Out’. Tickets £26.50.

On Saturday 28 at 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see the ‘Budapest Cafe Orchestra’.

Hugely entertaining, and demonstrating immense skill and profound musicianship, BCO have won acclaim from fans, fellow musicians and critics alike for their electrifying and entertaining shows. Led by Jazz violin superstar Christian Garrick, the Budapest

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PERFORMANCE On Friday 23 at 7.00pm and Saturday 24 March at 2.30pm and 7.00pm at the Charlton Horethorne Village Hall the Youth Theatre celebrates ten years of music, drama, dance and fun and presents ‘The Dracula Rock Show’.

Dozens of youngsters from eight to sixteen have had a rip-roaring time over those ten years while making new friends and learning theatre skills. Several have stayed on into adulthood and now form an important part of the organising team. Successful grant applications have enabled the purchase of modern stage lighting, demountable staging and projection facilities at the village hall. This year the group sing and dance their way through the hilarious antics of Vampires, Zombies, incompetent criminals and ineffective police. A fun script and lively music have made this a number one hit with cast and leaders alike. Tickets Adults £6, Children £3 available from the Village Shop or on 01963 220333. For more information phone 01963 220640.

On Sunday 25 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘The Champions of Magic’. The UK’s leading band of mind-blowing illusionists and magicians take to the road for the fifth year running to once again perplex, astound and thrill audiences all over the country.

The world class illusionists will be performing incredible feats of mind reading, stunning close up and daring large scale illusions and a death defying, heart stopping finale.

Tickets £26.50.

On Monday 26 at 2.00pm and 6.00pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see the Easter Pantomime ‘Beauty and the Beast’. With a star cast, impressive music, energetic dance routines as well as plenty of jokes, slapstick and heaps of audience participation! Enchanted Entertainment’s spellbinding pantomime tells the story of Beauty, who longs for romance and adventure, a bad-mannered Prince who is transformed into a Beast to teach him a lesson and a good Fairy who makes both their dreams come true. Starring comedy legend Bobby Davro as Silly Billy and CBBC’s Tracy Beaker Dani Harmer as Beauty.

Tickets £19.

On Tuesday 3 April from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see

‘The Magic of Hollywood’. Pasha Kovalev winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2014, and long time dance partner Anya Garnis, who will be jam packed with sequins, glitz and glamour as Pasha takes to the stage with his sensational dancers. Tickets £26.

From Wednesday 4 to Thursday 5 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Grumpy Old Women to the Rescue’ starring Jenny Eclair, Dillie Keane and Lizzie Roper. Fed up with flogging their guts out and always having to be in charge, the Grumpy Old Women have put their knobbly old feet up in glorious retirement, free at last to practice their extreme colouring in, ukulele orchestra and novelty fudge making. With the world in a bigger mess than ever before, is there anything that can tempt them off their backsides to unleash their superpowers and once more come to the rescue? Tickets £26.

On Sunday 8 from 8.00pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Podfather’. Richard Herring gets to the half century and looks at how his life has changed in the last decade, from irresponsible, single kidult, literally fighting his way through a mid life crisis, to married father.

This is the installment in Herring’s once a decade examination of ageing. Tickets £18.50.

On Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil ‘Menopause the Musical’ with be performed.

Starring Cheryl Fergison from EastEnders, Maureen Nolan from The Nolans, Rebecca Wheatley from Casualty and Hilary O’Neil from ITV’s Copy Cats this hysterical all singing, all dancing comedy is set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common, meet by chance and make fun of their woeful lives experiencing ‘The Change’ and their problems with forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. Tickets £28.50.

On Saturday 14 from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘Swinging at the Cotton Club’.

Celebrating music, dance, and songs of the Cotton Club – New York City’s legendary nightclub of the 1920s and ‘30s. Performances by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Fats Waller.​In this show, the exciting dance and music of the Cotton Club is recreated by the fabulous The Lindy Hop Dance Company, the world’s premier jazz dance company and Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm

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On Wednesday 18 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘The Remembering Fred Tour’. Strictly Come Dancing’s Aljaz and Janette are back with new songs, new dances and new stories.

Get ready to step back in time and relive special moments from the career of dancing extraordinaire, Fred Astaire. Tickets £22.50.

On Wednesday 18th at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton from 8.00pm enjoy ‘Living Spit: One Man and his Cow’. Trevor loves Judy. Judy loves Trevor.

They’re best mates. Trouble is, Trevor’s family do not approve.

They think that Trevor should leave his prize cow alone and get on with looking after his farm.

And then Trevor gets some bad news… Written and performed by North Somerset’s very own Living Spit in rhyme and song, and with a multitude of agricultural cliches and farmyard frolics. Tickets £11.

On Friday 20 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see Jason Donovan on his ‘Midlife Crisis Tour’. Jason has a wealth of tantalising tales under his belt, this autobiographical show will take Jason’s looming 50th birthday as its starting point and will zigzag back and forth through his life. Hear some new stories, plus some of the songs you know and love. Tickets £26.

FILMS On Sunday 25 March from 3.00pm at the Westland’s Entertainment Venue see ‘Journey’s End’. Takes you to the front lines of the First World War, where a company of British soldiers awaits a German attack after being effectively abandoned by their commanders.

Starring Sam Clafin. Tickets £10.

On Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 at 2.00pm at Westland’s Entertainment Venue see ‘Early Man’. Set at the dawn of time when prehistoric creatures and cavemen roamed the earth, a young caveman called Dug and his wild boar Hognob unite Dug’s tribe to save their valley home when it is claimed by Lord North and his Bronze Age city. A British stop-motion animated adventure.

Starring Eddie Redmayne, Maisie Williams and Tom Hiddleston.

Tickets £10.

On Tuesday 27 at 7.00pm and Thursday 29 at 2.00pm at Westland’s Entertainment Venue see ‘The Shape of Water’.

A modern-day fairytale set in 1950s America about an unlikely friendship between a mysterious aquatic lab creature and a mute cleaning lady. Starring Sally Hawkins. Tickets £10.

On Thursday 29 at 7.00pm at Westland’s Entertainment Venue are screening Bristol Old Vic’s ‘Messiah (Encore)’. Award winning and innovative Easter Messiah from The Old Vic, filmed in 2017. Staged

by Tom Morris and featuring internationally-renowned soloists Catherine Wyn Rogers and Julia Doyle. Tickets £14.

On Friday 6 April from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton the Petherton Picture show will be screening ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’. A behind the scenes look at the life of author A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories inspired by his son C.R. Milne. Tickets £5.

On Thursday 19 from 7.00pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘Breathe’. When Robin is struck down by polio at the age of 28, he is confined to a hospital bed and given only a few months to live. With the help of his wife’s twin brothers and the 25

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groundbreaking ideas of inventor Teddy, Robin and his wife Diana dare to escape the hospital ward to seek out a full and passionate life together – raising their young son, travelling and devoting their lives to helping other polio patients.

Based on a true story. Starring Andrew Garfield, Tom Hollander and Claire Foy. Tickets £4.

On Friday 20 from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton the Petherton Picture show presents ‘The Party’. Janet hosts a party to celebrate her new promotion, but once the guests arrive it becomes clear that not everything is going to go down as smoothly as the red wine. Tickets £5.

On Saturday 21 at 3.00pm at Westlands Entertainment Venue see the screening of ‘King Kong’.

The 1933 film is a classic in stopmotion animation, both mirroring the preoccupation of the time, as it was released at the height of the Great Depression, and transcending them. There will also be a pre film workshop with animator Jim Parkyn who made ‘Shaun the Sheep’ and those ‘Creature Comforts’ animals.

Using his own washable plasticine, he will show the audience how to make giant apes and then pit them against…Dinosaurs! Using all of the creations made that day you will make your very own stop motion movie. Tickets £10.

On Saturday 21 at 7.00pm at Westlands Entertainment Venue see the screening of ‘Journey’s End’. The film takes you to the front lines of the First World War, where a company of British soldiers awaits a German attack after being effectively abandoned by their commanders. After the film there will be a Q&A with lead producer Guy de Beaujeu and expert Andrew Warren on the making of the film. Tickets £8.50.

On Sunday 22 at 2.00pm, Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 at 7.00pm the Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil are screening ‘Phantom Thread’. Set in the glamour of 1950’s post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock and his sister Cyril are at the centre of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, débutantes and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Starring Daniel Day Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville. Tickets £10.

On Sunday 22 at 6.00pm, Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 at 2.00pm the Westlands Entertainment Venue are screening ‘Lady Bird’.

Nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. A strong coming of age dramedy starring Saoirse Ronan as a Sacramento high school senior desperate to escape the confines of her life. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Tracy Letts.

Tickets £10.

FOR CHILDREN On Saturday 14 April at 1.00pm and 4.00pm at the Octagon Theatre go along to ‘Stuff and Nonsense: The Gingerbread Man’.

Imagine being born in an oven and the first person you meet wants to dunk you in his tea! The adventures of the deliciously smelling Gingerbread Man, the bravest biscuit of all times! a brilliant mix of puppetry, live action, great music and humour in a stunning staging of this well loved classic tale.

Suitable for aged three and above.

No scary bits, just do not turn up hungry! Tickets £7.50.

On Sunday 29 and Monday 30 at the Octagon Theatre from 7.30pm see ‘Tiddler’ – four terrific tales in one superb show. Woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from creators of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best loved titles – ‘Tiddler’, ‘Monkey Puzzle’, ‘The Smartest Giant in Town’ and ‘A Squash and a Squeeze’. Tickets £13.50.

OTHER On Thursday 5 April from 6.30pm Hauser and Wirth in Bruton have another Thrifty Thursday talk called ‘Fernando Laposse on Sustainable Design Using Native Mexican Corn’. Fernando is a London based Mexican designer with a BA in product design from Central Saint Martins in 2012. His work is deeply rooted in material experimentation and craft, with a great emphasis on self production and the DIY culture. Fernando strives to transform materials which are cheap, readily available, and often waste or perishable matter, enabling him to make crossovers between product design and gastronomy. His projects aim to raise questions regarding whole system thinking, ephemerality, patterns of consumption and the politics of food production through the creation of design objects, performances and videos. Fernando discusses how he is using naturally colourful native Mexican corn husks to create a new sustainable material called Totomoxtle, a surfacing veneer for interiors and furniture. Produced in partnership with indigenous farmers, Laposse will provide insight into how such a project can help to create greater awareness for the uncertain future of farmers using traditional harvesting methods, provide local employment opportunities, promote crop diversity and help ensure that heirloom varieties continue to be farmed in Mexico.

Free event, booking required.

On Thursday 12 from 7.30pm the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil

hosts Damien Lewis. For decades Damien worked as a war and conflict reporter for the world’s major broadcasters. A dozen of his books have been made, or are being made, into TV drama series. Some have been adapted for screen and stage. A fascinating man and a compelling speaker. Bar and nibbles available. Tickets £6.

On Monday 16 from 7.30pm at Westland’s Entertainment Venue in Yeovil join leading hypnotist Robert Temple on a fast paced, laugh out loud and hysterical ride to the centre of your imagination! Forget tired old pocket watches and people clucking like chickens, ‘The Hypnotist: Live and Outrageous’ is a cutting edge, thrilling show featuring incredible hypnosis and never before seen side splitting sketches. Tickets £20.

On Thursday 19 from 6.30pm at Hauser and Wirth in Bruton go along to the next Thrifty Thursday talk called ‘Paul Dovey on Durslade Farm Soil – Its Life and Secrets’. Join Paul, the Farm Manager of Hauser & Wirth Somerset’s Durslade Farm, for an informative talk regarding the importance of the soil across our 1000-acre site. He will discuss how soil forms the backbone of the farm, taking us on a journey where we will learn more about the different types of soil and the crops it grows.

As well as learning how we nurture and care for the soil, you will hear about the secrets it holds, such as the fossils and artefacts that have revealed the diverse history here at Durslade. Free event, booking required.

On Thursday 19 at the Westland’s Entertainment Venue in Yeovil from 7.30pm go along to ‘The Laughing Boy Comedy Club’ featuring Paul McCaffrey, Angela Barnes and Tom Lucy. The Laughing Boy Comedy Club has helped launch the careers of some of the UK’s finest stand ups today, including Alan Carr, Michael McIntyre, Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Proud to only book bills that they would pay to see themselves, the promoters of Laughing Boy enjoy mixing a show with well known faces and those fresh faced young guns who go on to be household names.

Tickets £9.

On Saturday 21 at 7.30pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see Over Stratton folk dance band ‘Jigs for Gigs’, a very popular local band and Simon Maplesden, one of the driest callers in the South West. Dance the night away and raise funds for Over Stratton Folk Dance Club and The David Hall. Tickets £9 in advance, £10 on the door. Includes a light ploughman’s supper.

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Young pianists hit just the right note at Taunton Festival!

KATIE WHITCHER

JOCELYN CHAPPELL

SOPHIA HASTINGS

FLORA HENDERSON

SOPHIA GOODCHILD

RALPH LEWIS

SERI-ANN MERRICK

Several young piano students from Yeovil and the surrounding areas have achieved outstanding success at the Taunton Festival of the Arts, which was recently held at Taunton School.

Katie Whitcher, who is 15-years-old and lives in Yeovil, won the W.L. Reed Cup in the 18-and-under piano solo class, with a Distinction.

She was also awarded the David Horwood Cup for the sight-reading class, with a Distinction.

12-year-old Jocelyn Chappell, from Queen Camel, was awarded 1st prize in her piano solo class, with a Distinction.

9-year-old Sophia Hastings, from Yeovil was placed 1st in her piano solo class, with a Distinction. Sophia also recently passed her Grade 1 piano examination with a Distinction.

Flora Henderson (10), from Sherborne came 2nd in her piano solo class, with a Distinction. Sophia Goodchild (9), from South Petherton, and Ralph Lewis (10) from Lillington, also came 2nd in their piano solo classes.

Ella Hague (12) from Sherborne, Alex Chang (8) from Yeovil, Camilla Letts (8) from Sherborne, Eleanor Chappell (8) from Queen Camel and 14-yearold Ellie Curtis from Chetnole were all awarded Commendations for their playing.

At the first Young People’s Music Festival, held in Stoke sub Hamdon, Seri-Ann Merrick, who is 6-yearsold and lives in Yeovil, won 1st prize in the 5-10 years category, having competed against 16 other young musicians. She performed two pieces on the piano, by Verdi and Bartok. The adjudicator, Simon Twiselton, said that he had been impressed by the musicianship which Seri-Ann displayed at such a young age. Earlier in the week, Seri-Ann had also gained a Distinction and a Commendation for her playing at the Taunton Festival of the Arts.

The pupils are taught by Yeovil pianist, Caroline Wallis-Newport, who said: “I am so pleased for them, bearing in mind that there is always stiff competition at Taunton Festival from schools such as Taunton School, Queens College and Sherborne Girls School. A great deal of hard work and dedication produced these results - they are all busy youngsters but their application to their piano studies has shown what is possible. It is a lovely coincidence that, like Katie, I won the W.L. Reed Cup at the festival, as a young competitor, many years ago!”

Music Gigs

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‘Loose Connections’, Various Covers, Coronation Club, Gillingham, 9.00pm ‘Jackdaw’, Classic Rock, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Powercut’, Acoustic/Electric Rock/Pop, Rose and Crown, Huish Episcopi, 9.00pm ‘New Ocean’, Rock Covers, Langport & Huish Sports & Social Club, 9.00pm ‘The Fat Marrow Band’, Jazz & Blues, The Ilchester Arms, Ilchester, 2.00pm ‘Wrecking Ball’, Country Rock, The Drayton Crown, Drayton, 7.00pm ‘Blackout City’, Rock/Pop, The Old Pound Inn, Langport, 8.30pm ‘Karma Alarm, Covers, The Bear Inn, Wincanton, 9.00pm ‘D-State’, Covers 70’s-present, The Arrow, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘The Vox Beatles’, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm, £8 ‘Crimson On Silver’, Classic Rock, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Bad Edukation’, Classic Rock, Half Moon Inn, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.30pm ‘Powercut’, Acoustic/Electric Rock/Pop, Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.30pm

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Martin Freed, Yeovil Labour Club, 3.00pm John De Barra, Covers 60’s-present, Royal George, West Coker, 8.00pm ‘Hurricanes’, Rock, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm ‘Jackdaw’, Classic Rock, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.00pm ‘Unknown Identity’, Covers & Original, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘K’fuffle’, Rock/Pop, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm Chris Banderas, Classic Rock, The King William Inn, Crewkerne, 9.00pm ‘Simple Chaos’, Acoustic/Electric Rock & Pop, The Foresters Arms, East Coker, 3.30pm ‘B.e Cooling’, Acoustic Covers & Originals, The Pickled Inn, Evercreech, 8.30pm ‘Just Misbehavin’, Swinging Jazz, Chetnole Jazz Club, 7.30pm, £TBC ‘Jackdaw’, Classic Rock, The Mermaid Hotel, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Silverback’, Rock Covers, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Bad Edukation’, Classic Rock, South Petherton Sports & Social Club, 9.00pm ‘Crimson On Silver’, Classic Rock, Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.30pm ‘Ollie Back & Sam on the Fiddle’, Pop/Folk, The Black Horse Inn, Yeovil, 3.00pm ‘Bullet Train’, Various Covers, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm ‘Lewis & the Sound of the Suburbs’, Ska, The Bell Horse Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Silverback’, Rock Covers, The 94 Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Loose Connections’ Various Covers, Coronation Club, Gillingham, 9.00pm ‘Daytona’, Rock/Pop, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Unknown Identity’, Covers & Originals, Half Moon Inn, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.15pm Scott Phillips, Acoustic, The Royal Marine, Yeovil, 4.00pm ‘The Tracks Band’, Pop/Band, The Old Pound Inn, Langport, 8.30pm ‘Toploader’ with Tom Clements supporting, Sparkford Inn, 7.30pm, £22.

James Hollingsworth, Acoustic Blues, Folk & Rock, Dolphin Hotel, Wincanton, 9.00pm ‘Silverback’, Rock Covers, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.00pm ‘Project 17’, Pop/Rock, Gillingham Town FC, 9.00pm ‘One Tree Hill’, Acoustic, The Old Barn Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Alchemists Band’, Rock/Pop Covers, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.15pm ‘Sidekicks’, 60’s-90’s Covers, Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.30pm ‘B.e Cooling’, Acoustic Covers & Originals, The Pickled Inn, Evercreech, 3.00pm ‘Monkey Jump’, Rock/Blues/Pop, The White Hart, Yetminster, 4.00pm

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Antiques & Collectables This section covers local sales, auctions, antiques fairs and events in the area with advice from dealers and experts on different topics. If you are interested in this and have some items to sell or run an antique or restoration business then do contact us for our next issue.

TOP PRICES PAID FOR OLD TOYS - any condition

Trains, cars and lorries, soldiers, etc Britains, Dinky, Corgi, Hornby, Meccano, Tri-ang, etc

01935 816072 (07527 074343) Pastimes of Sherborne, 3 Westbury (in front of the Abbey)

CLOCK REPAIRS ANTIQUE AND MODERN CLOCK REPAIRS

Long Case Clocks a speciality Free pick up and delivery 40 years experience

01935 477582

Auctions, Fairs and Sales This month Duke’s Auctioneers in Dorchester is holding a Coins, Antiquities, Militaria, Sporting and Tribal Art Auction at 10.30am on 12 April 2018. Also its popular Avenue Auctions continue at the Weymouth location look out for its regular Avenue Sale on 20 March and 10 April. Viewing times: Saturday prior to auction 9.30am-12 noon; Monday prior to auction 9.30 am -7 pm and morning of the auction.

Catalogues are available online.

Central Somerset’s oldest auction house, McCubbing and Redfern Auction Rooms based in Wells has its Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables auction on Wednesday 21 March and also 18 April. Viewing for sales takes place on the previous Monday 10am – 5pm plus the day preceding the sale (10am – 7pm)) and the morning of the sale. Further information is available from 01749 678099.

Lyme Bay Auctions in Seaton, East Devon is worth a visit on 26 March at 10am; head to Saleroom One where there will be an auction of antiques, collectables, silver, jewellery, fine art, ceramics and vintage items. Viewing days: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays prior to each sale from 10.00am – 5.00pm and also the morning of sale from 9.00am. Also a Specialist Collectors Sale has been announced for 9 April 2018.

IAN CROSSLAND

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Tel: 01935 411813 Mob: 07811 070 498

Lawrence’s Auction house in Crewkerne has General Sales on Wednesdays on 21 and 28 March and 4 and 18 April. All sales start at 9.30am and viewing is from the Tuesday before the sale from 9am to 7pm. April is a particularly busy month for this Auction House with a Fine Art Sale - Silver & Vertu - on 10 April; Decorate Antiques & General Sale on 11 April; a Fine Art Sale featuring Jewellery, 19th/20th Century Design & Ceramics on 12 April and a Fine Art Sale featuring Pictures, Furniture, Clocks & Rugs on 13 April. For more information call 01460 73041.

Charterhouse Auctioneers based in Long Street, Sherborne is now accepting entries for its 19 & 20 April auction of Chinese & other Asian silver, ceramics and works of art; followed by pictures, books and sporting items. Its sale of classic and vintage cars taking place in Shepton Mallet is announced for 11 April.

Further details are available from 01935 812277.

On Saturday 21 April there will be The Sherborne Flea Market, a quality craft, antiques & gift fair which is held at The Digby Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. The event is organised by West Country Fairs, from 9.30am to 4pm. Contact: 01749 677049 for further information.

CHARTERHOUSE AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS

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• Fitting fences and gates • Exterior lime mortaring

With over 20 years’ experience for a friendly reliable service please give me a call

A pair of Chinese millefleur vases £4,000-6,000

Classic & Vintage Cars 11th April We are always keen to buy antique silver and old Sheffield plate at current prices Please telephone or call into the shop 38 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 3PX

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Chinese & Japanese Ceramics, Sporting Items & Beswick 19th & 20th April Classic & Vintage Motorcycles 2nd May We are accepting items for these auctions Further items may be delivered to the salerooms or contact Richard Bromell for a home visit

The Long Street Salerooms Sherborne DT9 3BS 01935 812277 www.charterhouse-auction.com

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Family run business offers eclectic range of garden and retro items Tinhouse Home and Garden is a small family run business based close to Somerton in Somerset.

We have a good selection of garden items, antiques and vintage/ retro furniture and other collectible items for sale.

We concentrate on reclaimed garden furniture, garden planters, statues, pots, birdbaths, sundials and have many other garden items for sale. We have a selection of impressive mould cast stone busts and wall plaques from a local artist. We are open Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 10.30am until 4.30pm. We can be available at other times but please contact us first.

We are always looking to purchase more stock items of a similar nature, please contact us if you have any items for sale - cash paid.

We offer a free delivery and collection service for goods in the local area.

Tel: 01458 241298. Mob: 07971 244441.

Email: tinhousehomeandgarden@outlook.com Web: www.tinhousehomeandgarden.co.uk Find us on Facebook You can find us at Sutton Road South Hill Somerton Somerset TA11 7JG, approximately 1.3 miles from Somerton Town Centre heading South on B3165 towards Long Suttton.

Pet Health Matt Saunders BVetMed MRCVS is a Director at the Newton-Clarke Partnership with surgeries in Yeovil and Sherborne

What are the odds?

Do good things come in threes? Do buses come in threes? Already this year it seems pericardial effusions come in threes.

It’s early March and I’ve had three cases of this fairly uncommon condition this year already.

The pericardium is a membrane like sac that covers the heart. If fluid accumulates in this space between the heart and the pericardium it is called a pericardial effusion. As this fluid increases the pressure of fluid around the heart begins to prevent the heart inflating properly and the pressure inside the heart also increases. The main effect is on the right side of the heart as it is weaker than the left and the result is right sided congestive heart failure. This can lead to fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity (ascites), swelling of the limbs and eventual collapse.

Signs however, can be more subtle and vague initially but can include weakness, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhoea, anorexia and abdominal distention.

Untreated this is life threatening.

Sarah Easterbrook CoPAS GoDT Master Trainer IACP Member

It is diagnosed by ultrasonography of the heart and visualising the fluid between the heart and the pericardium, we then have to drain the fluid under ultrasound guidance to

relieve the pressure on the heart, allowing it to function normally again.

There are a number of causes of this condition and unfortunately heart base tumours are one of the most common. These tumours can be benign and if so the pericardial sac is removed to prevent this fluid re-accumulating (this is obviously an invasive procedure carried out only by specialists).

Other causes include problems with blood clotting, Lungworm and tears in the heart muscle itself. Sometimes an underlying cause cannot be found which we call an idiopathic pericardial effusion.

This is a very specific condition that presents in the same way as many other far more common illnesses. It does however require some very specific equipment and skill to diagnose, a technically quite difficult procedure to drain the fluid in the short term and some very complex operations potentially in the long term.

I normally see only one or two cases per year, sometimes less but maybe pericardial effusions come in threes too? I’ve already seen three cases this year so let’s hope so and that’s it for another year.

Qualified and experienced Dog Trainer and Pet Behaviourist

Dog and Puppy Training: Group classes or 1-to-1 Behaviour Counselling: Dogs, Cats and Parrots www.newtonclarkevet.com

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Save on Bills

by Edward Covill, Ten Go

Not so smart meters!

In the past we have drawn attention to the snags of having smart meters installed to monitor usage of electricity and gas. The problems persist. Some nine million meters are in use but most of these only work with the current supplier. If you want to change to a cheaper provider the meter is useless.

A new model has been promised but there have been technical snags in design and production.

Smart meters should show current usage and the readings are automatically sent to the supplier so no more estimated bills and no need for a meter reader to visit you. Every householder should by law be offered a meter by 2020 but you need not take up the offer.

One may get the impression that the meters are free as the cost is usually incorporated in the price of the energy. The cost is about £300 per meter. My advice is to treat any offer with caution until better meters and offers are available.

Energy prices are likely to remain high. The Government has said they may cap them but have no plans to force reductions.

Perhaps it’s also the time of year to start thinking about seeking out the warmth provided by mother nature?

With temperatures recently plummeting to below zero, thoughts turn to warmer climes, that’s right, it’s holiday booking time again. Prices for overseas vacations are rising due to the weak pound so to keep within your budget; here are a few tips to cut costs. Go to flight comparison sites such as Momendo and Skyscanner. You can then search for specific dates or browse the calendar to see when fares are lowest for your route. The best hotel prices can be found by using sites such as hotwire and lastminute.com but before you make the booking, contact the hotel direct to check their prices. If they are likely to be left with spare rooms they may offer large discounts to fill them You can avoid hefty charges on credit and debit cards when paying abroad. Starling bank is unique in offering free transactions worldwide. Other options are Barclaycard Platinum, Halifax Clarity and Sandtander@Zero For currency you may get the best rates by going to travelmoney.com, moneysaving expert.com and comparecurrency.com Disclose .your medical conditions otherwise the insurance policy will not pay out. A review of medical conditions can be found onwhich.uk/medical conditions.

Computing

by Jimmy Flynn, Milborne Port Computers

Email: Setup and Synchronisation

(with Mobiles and Tablets) We get asked a lot to resolve email issues, especially where the user wants to use multiple devices like a PC as well as a laptop, smartphone and tablet. By the time they get to us they’ve usually managed to tie themselves in knots and we have to start back at the beginning. To help understand the difficulty, let’s take a look at how email works.

Email, just like a text message on a mobile, is a piece of written text maybe with attachments that gets bundled up and sent to an email address elsewhere. Your device (PC, Laptop etc) sends the message to your SMTP server (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol for those that are interested!). The email then whooshes off to the intended recipient via the internet where it arrives at the incoming mail server and drops neatly into the recipient’s mailbox on that server. So far so good?

Now comes the more complicated bit …

The recipient has basically three ways of getting that email: 1. WebMail – All mail is stored on the server and is viewed via an internet browser where email is viewed as a webpage. Hotmail, Gmail & Yahoo were the pioneers of this technology and are probably still the most common. Most ISPs now provide this functionality with varying degrees of success but nearly all have on-page advertising that can be a real pain!

2. POP Mail – via a mail client like Outlook, Windows Mail, MAC Mail, Thunderbird etc. POP stands for Post Office Protocol for those that are interested, and this is where the client goes to the incoming mail server and says “hello, any mail for me?”; the server then sends any mail to the client and the mail is then viewable by the user. Importantly, this is a one-way transaction and having been completed the server is then cleared. Most ISP based email (BT, Tiscali, TalkTalk, Virgin) traditionally used this method.

3. IMAP Mail – again via a mail client but using Internet Message Access Protocol that allows multiple connections via multiple devices using two-way transactions. The mail is always stored on the server and each client replicates that information. In this way if you “read” an email on one device, it shows as having been “read” on another device. Equally, if you send an email from one device then that sent email is shown in the “sent items” folder of all other devices, ditto for deleted, drafts etc. etc. All WebMail and good ISPs provide this functionality today.

This folks is where the knots usually get tied up, different devices using different protocols … one PC using POP mail and clearing the server, one smart phone using IMAP and trying to replicate.

If you’ve got yourself tied up, most providers have help documents that describe in detail how to set-up each device properly, just read carefully and follow the step-by-step instructions.

As always, if you need help with this or any other related technology, you know where to come!

It is worthwhile checking your personal insurance policy.

We find that some excesses are higher than the payout! AA Essential Insurance will only payout £100 while charging £150 excess. Goodtogo Silver travel insurance has a maximum payout of £350 while the excess is £500. Admiral Motor Insurance charges £300 for changing locks but the average cost is £689.

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Travel

Heather Muir - Manager Yeovil Branch Miles Morgan Travel

NO ONE KNOWS OCEAN CRUISING LIKE

What will be big in cruising in 2018?

MILES MORGAN TRAVEL Travel Talk

As you may know, I am the Manager and Cruise Specialist here in Yeovil, and this month I am excited to share with you the news that our brand new Ocean Cruise Travel Talk brochure is available now.

It’s not only packed full of new and exciting itineraries, but also lots of inspiration. I wanted to take this opportunity to bring you up to date with this very fast-moving and growing market and give you a quick update on new ships being launched along with what I think will be big in cruising in 2018.

New Ships - There isn’t enough room here to mention all the new ship arrivals coming in the next few years, there are that many. P&O Cruises are launching a huge new ship in 2020 and Cunard will launch theirs in 2022. Celebrity launches the new Celebrity Edge later this year and Saga will launch the new Spirit of Discovery in summer 2019. With many new ships entering the market, cruise lines are having to find new and more innovative ways of encouraging customers to cruise with them.

Themes Cruises - Many companies have chosen to extend their choice of themed cruises. Whether it’s photography, food and wine, fashion, film, golf or even 80s music there are many on offer for you to indulge your interests with like-minded people.

Overnights in Port - Many are offering a new type of destination experience with additional time in port and more overnights onboard so that you can really immerse yourself in more of the destination and enjoy evenings ashore.

Expedition Cruises - Expedition cruising is now going through a golden era, not only do we have many new expedition ships being built, but we are also seeing more luxury cruise lines venturing into these parts of the world, meaning you can enjoy a far higher level of comfort on these exciting voyages.

Health & Wellbeing - Cruises don’t have to be a place to overindulge. Many now offer wellness tours in ports and others offer “shopping with the chef” tours to encourage customers to get involved with what goes into their menus.

In this constantly changing area of the industry this highlights to me, yet again, the importance of seeking good advice when booking a cruise; the right choice of cruise line and ship are vital to a happy holiday. One size doesn’t fit all in the world of cruising! So, if you are thinking of a cruise for the very first time or an experienced cruiser I would love to hear from you. Simply call in for a copy of the new brochure, or call in advance and book a free appointment, one thing is for sure - the kettle is always on.

Ocean Cruise Edition

Edition 5 ntravel.co.uk www.milesmorga

Contact us today for a copy of our NEW brochure

Phone lines open until 10pm

01935 428488

2 Borough Arcade, High Street www.milesmorgantravel.co.uk Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1RX

DAYS OUT Tiverton Horse Drawn Barge Saturday 28th April Adult £32.00, Club £30.00

Crab Fest - Salcombe Sunday 6th May Adult £22.00, Club £20.00

Lynton & Lynmouth Sunday 13th May Adults £21.00, Club £19.00

Compton Acres - Poole Sunday 27th May Adults £23.50, Club £21.50

Steam Train Ride & Swanage Saturday 9th June Adult £28.00, Club £26.00

Bourton on the Water Sunday 17th June Adult £19.00, Club £17.00

HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS Kensington, Diana Exhibition & Afternoon Tea at Harrods 11th - 12th May

Lake District

19th - 23rd June 5 Days - £485.00

Brussels Carpet of Flowers 17th - 20th August 4 Days - £365.00

2Days - £195.00

Harry Potter Weekend

14th - 15th July 2 Days - £155.00

Austria - Imperial Vienna

11th - 18th October 8 Days - £965.00

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Food and Drink Food and Drink

by The Stag’s Head Inn

Celebrating the Bard!

In April there is a significant date for all literature buffs out there - Shakespeare’s birthday (and date of death); he was born on 23 April 1564 and died on the same date, in 1616.

It is interesting to consider how Shakespeare used food and drink in his plays; many of the dishes Shakespeare and his actors loved are still foods we enjoy today.

On a Sunday, many of us tuck into “great meals of beef” just like the soldiers in Henry V. One of the “lost” Shakespearean dishes is Warden Pie mentioned in The Winter’s Tale by the clown as he reels off his shopping list for the sheep-shearing feast: “I must have saffron to colour the warden pies…” Warden was the name for a hard pear first cultivated by monks in the 13th century at a Cistercian abbey near Old Warden in Bedfordshire. Wardens were a popular store cupboard staple; they lasted a long time, and were even part of the army’s provisions during the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. The Warden pear is now hard to find; although a college in Bedfordshire is working hard to preserve it for future generations.

The most popular way to serve the pears was in spiced pies, flavoured with ingredients that the clown in The Winter’s Tale hopes to buy; mace, ginger, nutmeg. Due to successful voyages of exploration during the Tudor period, new trade routes were established and wealthy Tudors obtained more exotic foodstuffs. Foods and spices such as sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg were incredibly expensive and offered the well-off a chance to demonstrate their wealth by using these ingredients in their meals. Spices and sweets were used heavily, even in savoury dishes. Cinnamon would be used to flavour roast capon, and black pepper, cloves and honey would be included in rabbit stew.

Home-grown, in-season strawberries were a delight to Shakespeare’s Richard III, who asks the Bishop of Ely to send for some from his garden.

Puddings decorated with marzipan became very fashionable during Tudor times. Marzipan was known as marchpane and turned into sweets, and used to create centrepieces for banquets, decorated with gold leaf or exquisitely moulded into sculptures. Queen Elizabeth

I received many marchpane gifts, including one “made like a tower, with men and sundry artillery in it”. In Romeo and Juliet, one of the servants asks his friends to “save me a piece of marchpane” from the ball.

Every member of Tudor society ate porridge and bread, and a variety of flours and grains were used to produce both, such as rye, barley, oats and wheat.

‘Carter’s bread’ was a mixture of rye and wheat and was eaten by the poorest in society. The middle classes ate ‘ravel’, also called ‘yeoman’s bread’ which was made from wholemeal flour; whilst the most expensive bread, ‘marchet’ was made from white wheat flour and was consumed by aristocratic households.

Shakespeare’s own father had been an ale taster in Stratford.

Everybody in society drank beer; it was brewed without hops, wasn’t particularly alcoholic and was drunk liberally - even by children - as water was so polluted with cholera and other water-borne diseases that it was to be avoided.

Wine was expensive. One of the most popular wines was Sack, a sweet fortified wine from Spain and was the drink of choice for Falstaff. He claimed that his favourite, “sherris sack”, (similar to our modern sherry) had the ability to take away “foolish and dull and curdy vapours” from the brain!

Of course the poor and wealthy alike lived off the land. England was self-sufficient, able to feed its population without resorting to imports. (In good harvests, that is.) Most peasants had small bits of land, in villages and towns. They kept chickens, pigs, and perhaps a cow. Those with animals slaughtered them in November. The meat was smoked, dried, or salted – kept for meals in the cold months.

Bacon was the most common meat of poor people. Smoked bacon and salted beef were most popular during the winter.

Vegetables were plentiful – particularly beans, peas, carrots, and onions. Fruits were available, too – apples, plums, pears, strawberries, and cherries…. But potatoes were not available then (Raleigh brought them to England in Elizabeth’s reign) and tomatoes were unknown. As you can see, diets were most interesting and varied in the warmer months but cold weather meant preserved meats and little else.

At the Stags Head we are conjuring up a special recipe for April in celebration of the bard: come and try it at the pub and see if you can name and describe all the ingredients!

All correct entries will be entered into a draw to win a complimentary lunch for two (not including alcoholic drinks).

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Food and Drink

by Rob Davies, Vida Comida at The Swan

La Primavera So, despite the worst snow storm in 10 years, spring is well and truly on the way.

In the kitchen this means a world of new, fresh and tasty products that we can source locally and prepare daily.

One of the most fun things about a tapas kitchen is that we can change our menu daily to reflect what is lush and abundant at any time.

Spring in Spain is, for me, all about lamb. I urge you next time you are there to seek out an Asador. Asador is a spit and these restaurants specialise in roasted meats.

Cooked often in wood fired ovens; typically you choose a quarter, half or whole lamb, which is then served to your hungry group with salad and fresh bread to soak up the meat juices. Spanish lamb, or Lechazo, is much younger than you would find in the UK. This means that the meat is softer and has a milder flavour that really does melt in the mouth. I have said it many times before, a perfect afternoon for me is to sit on a veranda in Aranda, drinking Duero and eating Lechazo with the warm spring sunshine offering a promise of a long hot summer (in Spain at least).

Just now we don’t have Lechazo on our menu sadly, but we do have some amazing meat dishes that take their inspiration from

this long, slow style of cooking.

Every dish we serve is prepared from raw ingredients on site in small batches to ensure freshness and to minimise waste. Our PiriPiri Chicken thighs are marinated overnight in our special mix of herbs; then they are roasted for hours at 150°C to get those flavours right through and to ensure the meat is deliciously soft. When ordered we bring them back to the perfect temperature and make sure that the skin is insanely crispy. We serve these on a bed of our super spicy Bravas Salsa, which is again made on site almost every day.

CASTLE CARY Quaint 15th Century Inn in picturesque historical market town centre featuring home style décor with two bars and restaurant.

17 individually decorated rooms with en suite bathrooms including some with original wood beams.

The Knight’s Restaurant offers a steak and grill menu and a gin and prosecco bar.

The front bar has an open fire place with traditional home cooked and locally sourced menu and specials.

What’s On

24 Mar - Charity Auction Night, with live music and fundraising for Cancer research, Castle Cary Toybox Pre-School and Bath Rugby Foundation. Items for auction include tickets for Yeovil Football Club, Paintballing at Hamburger Hill, Bristol, Back, neck & Shoulder massage from Courtyard Beauty, 20 min Golf Lesson with professional, Wheathill Golf Club, Tickets to Chase Distillery Gin Tour, MOT from Dales Care Repairs, George Hotel food voucher & more!

1 April - Children’s Easter Disco, 3.00pm-5.00pm, £2.50.

26 May - Music from singer songwriter Sophie Chandler, 8.00pm 27 May - Music from Chris Ritchie (swing, rock, pop), 8.00pm 24-26 Aug - Bank Holiday Beer, Cider and Gin Festival in aid of Cancer Research UK. In need of sponsors for this event - please contact the hotel.

Sponsors receive tickets for the whole family for the weekend.

Market House, Castle Cary, BA7 7AH www.thegeorgehotelcastlecary.co.uk - 01963 350761

Our fat and juicy pork ribs and our sweet, but filthy, chicken wings get a very similar treatment. This is our trio of meats, made in homage to the Asadors of Spain. Grab a bunch of napkins because, like great fish and chips, these dishes are best eaten with your fingers. In fact, I am popping out to get you some lemon scented wipes… it is going to get messy! www.vidacomida.co.uk ; Tel: 01935 816116

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An insight into tree care

by Oliver Dowding,

Dowdings Apple Juice and Cider

With the UK frozen and snowed under, I’ve been using the opportunity while the apple trees are “dormant” to prune them and more.

The “new” trees are now heading into their third year. Many have grown strongly, but these early years are vital for formation pruning to ensure one ends up with trees that are shaped correctly, have branches going where one wants and not a higgledy-piggledy mess! The next three years will see more need for annual winter attention. After that I hope we will have nice shaped trees, but they too will also need annual trims to keep them from becoming unwieldly, and to deliver quality fruit every year, which we can easily pick.

Besides the natural growth needing trimming there are a large number of damaged trees. We have too many deer here! Recently I saw seven in a line wandering across a nearby field. They have selectively grazed out the tops of many trees, and then seriously chewed the bark on others. Those trees if left to their do their own thing would form really poor trees.

There are also other trees where voles or other small nibblers have wrecked the trunk near the base, even though they were fully guarded. We needed better guards than spirals.

A further 120 have had a severe cut-down to what I hope is just a dormant bud, from where it will sprout and go again. This time they will have a full-blown guard. To further their prospects, and the newly planted ones, they will also get a jute mat to keep all weeds and grass down, pus protect against drying out.

About 40 trees need replacing, out of 520. Where possible these will be with the same varieties to ensure the map isn’t too crazy and that when harvesting there is a pattern of maturity dates and varietal separation. I think it was just location that determined that some varieties were more attacked than others. Red Falstaff, Lord Lambourne and Topaz suffered most.

Then there are those healthy ones which have just had a decent prune! These will grow nicely this year and I hope avoid the attention of wild teeth!

The internet helped enormously with various guides and tips. I particularly liked one by permaculture designer Chuck Marsh which is worth a watch. Search it out if you wish.

Now we need warmth and kind weather when the blossom comes out. It won’t be long, and hopefully it won’t be greeted by frosts! http://www.applesjuice.co.uk/

A Tale of (more than) Three Bears If you go down to 54 Cheap Street, Sherborne today you could be in for a bit of a surprise. For gazing out of the window that fronts one side of the entrance leading to Cheap Street Church are more than several pairs of eyes. On closer inspection the casual observer can be reassured that these eyes are benign, friendly eyes belonging as they do to an eclectic mix of teddy bears that have taken up residence in a new independent Sherborne shop called, appropriately, Just Bears.

The new owner and creator of Just Bears is one Yvonne Lehman who chose Sherborne as her new “den” to house a growing business that specialises in teddy bears of all shapes and sizes.

She told The Conduit that having lived in Virginia, USA for 30 years, she was no stranger to bears – the black bear is found in that state, but it is the inanimate cuddly variety that she will be selling in her new shop. Just Bears offers a wide variety of bears to suit every pocket from £10 to £200 depending upon budget and taste.

Yvonne has made sure her shop is a fun place to visit and encourages shoppers to touch, feel and hug the bears which range from traditional English brand Merrythought, to collector’s Steiff bears and the popular Charlie Bears, loved by teenagers and available in a range of funky colours.

To add to the interactive feel of the shop, Yvonne will be running regular Teddy Bear Workshops where participants will be taught how to make the bears and even enjoy some afternoon tea with their furry companions.

With the growing popularity of films like Paddington and Winnie the Pooh featuring bears and the soon to be released Peter Rabbit (ok, not actually a bear!) it looks like Yvonne has found a winning formula and everyone at The Conduit wishes her well and think she deserves a big bear hug!

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Yoga

by Saira Francis, Mellulah Therapy and Retreats

How a simple practice can transform our lives Kindness is an act that brings joy and pleasure both to the receiver and the giver, it has a double effect. We all know how good it feels to see the eyes of a child, lover or friend light up when we give them a special, thoughtful gift or make an effort to do something to help them.

We also know how good it feels in our own hearts to know we showed love and kindness to someone we care about. It works on strangers too, it feels good to buy from a Big Issue seller in town or help an overloaded mother with her pram, an elderly person cross the road. The more we practice kindness the better we feel and we are doing a service too, helping bring a little light and love into the world everywhere we go.

We can take this simple act a step further and look at the Buddhist practice of Loving Kindness to help us deeply heal and release suffering from our present and our past.

This spiritual practice isn’t just about material giving and receiving, it is about feeling loving kindness to all living beings no matter what. This isn’t always easy and in our society we are conditioned to feel that we should hold on to grudges, to be unforgiving to those who have hurt us and to build a wall around our hearts to prevent future hurt or suffering. Deep inside us there is a wisdom that is calling us to let go and find love, forgiveness, compassion and kindness and that by doing so we will be released from our pain.

Second time think of someone you like and respect a great deal.

Third time think of someone you feel fairly neutral about.

Forth time think of someone who really irritates you.

Fifth time someone who has really hurt you either recently or in the past.

Finally think of your village, your country and then the whole world and all who live in it, particularly those in cultures that we do not know or understand.

May I/you be well, healthy and strong May I/you be happy

May I/you abide in peace

May I/you feel safe and secure MayI/you feel loved and cared for

If you find it difficult to say these words whilst thinking of someone who has deeply hurt you, just make a resolve to try again another time in the future and leave it there.

Enjoy this meditation and bringing the practice of Loving Kindness into your life.

EASTER ACTIVITIES

TUESDAY 10 APRIL - FRIDAY 13 APRIL

8-14 years Morning, afternoon and all day options available £9.50 per session £17 per day

Easter Arts and Crafts, Uni Hoc, Hamsterballs and much, much more For more information and to book your place, please call reception on 01935 818270 or visit our website www.oxleysc.com/holiday-activities Bradford Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DA

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Here is a meditation on Loving Kindness that you can do quietly with yourself to help to clear your heart of old burdens, unleash love and bring a smile to your face:

Find a quiet place to sit, make sure you won’t be disturbed for at least 10-15 minutes. Repeat each line of the meditation out loud or mentally to yourself, the first time say the words using ‘I’ directed towards yourself and each subsequent time use ‘you’.

We all know how important it is for adults to keep fit and exercise regularly for our health, happiness and well being but what about our kids, are they getting enough? Being Springtime I think it’s time to check in on our little lambs and make sure that they are getting the fitness that they deserve.

The NHS guidelines for physical activity in children and young people between 5 and 18 years old are that they should do a minimum of an hour a day’s exercise up to several hours a day and that vigorous activities should be taken up to three times a week.

The recommendation is that all children should avoid a sedentary lifestyle or sitting for long periods of time. You can find more information about this by visiting the NHS website https://www.nhs. uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/physical-activity-guidelines-for-youngpeople.aspx and it’s well worth a read.

Getting this level of activity is fine during the school term as they have two short breaks; morning and afternoon with a longer lunch break and having watched children at play time I know that they race around tagging each other, playing football and cartwheeling across fields. Add to that a choice to walk to school in the morning and afternoon and a couple of clubs a week and we are fairly confident they are getting the 60 minutes a day that they need. In addition, strengthening vigorous exercise is often provided two to three times a week at various games and clubs aimed specifically at children, keeping them on the right track.

It is, however, very difficult to get this level of activity during the holidays when many of us are like birds on the nest, Mum tagging Dad quickly as they pass off to work and making sure that the little ones are cared for. I’ve also noticed that children wake earlier in the morning due to less activity in the day making everyone tired the next day. This leads to a spiral of inactivity, you’re tired so you don’t go racing around a park or meet with friends, which means that you’re more likely to have less sleep which means that you’re even more tired the next day and so it goes.

This may be why I hear parents bemoaning the holidays as their children exhaust them and they go back to work for a rest. It’s a shame because we all love our children and being with them, but wow, keeping up with the level of activity that they are supposed to have….whilst working, well that’s another story.

Luckily we have options. As a parent you can have a look around and choose some good clubs for them to join in the holidays. You can choose just a morning’s activity, a day or a week - whichever suits you best. This way they get the vigorous levels of exercise that they need and are excited in the morning and content when they come home. Add to this a day in the garden with friends and perhaps a visit out and you’ve suddenly got a well rounded week in which the kids are happy and energized and you are not on your knees by the end of it!

At Oxley Sports Centre we offer holiday activities in the holiday periods and not just any activities either; choose “hamsterballs” in the swimming pool, games, arts and crafts, talent shows & super science days to name but a few. So come on give it a try, let your little ones flap their wings on some safe branches for a while before you all get home and flop in the nest tonight.

Whether you’re looking for Children’s Holiday Activities, ongoing classes like Kid’s Zumba, climbing or a family membership that gives you a chance to keep fit together please call Oxley Sports Centre on 01935 818277 or visit our website http://www.oxleysc.com/. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Let’s Hear it for the Kids

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Sport Are you backward in coming forward? Why not try

by Gary Shackle, Sherborne Sports Centre Manager

by Niki Cassar

Shyness can be a crippling condition, but one for which there is little sympathy and even less understanding, and so it is often hidden by those afflicted by it. Being shy means that it’s hard for you to make friends or join in group activities, and it can prevent people from getting jobs they really want, or promotion in their current workplace.

Extremely shy people have an underlying belief that they aren’t good enough, so they develop different coping mechanisms to enable them to lead what they see as a ‘normal’ life. They may appear cold or aloof to others, as a form of protection, and to prevent people around them getting too close. Younger people will often use alcohol, cigarettes or social drugs. Older people will engage in hobbies or interests that can be pursued singly. There are some who can abandon their shyness only when in front of an audience, singing, acting or making jokes. Many shy people own pets that they adore, and may even find work in rescue shelters. After all, whoever heard of a dog or a cat that questioned your inability to have easy conversation or be comfortable with other humans?

As children, these shy people may have had overprotective parents, particularly if they were an only child.

They may have grown up in a large family, and always felt they were the ‘runt of the litter’, lost in the noise and chaos around them. Some people may have had parents or teachers who criticised them or said unkind things. Other people’s parents were themselves very shy, and so were incapable of helping their children to be confident and outgoing.

Chances are that a number of people you know are actually shy, but work very hard to hide their shyness.

They may be people who are actively engaged in local community work or who work as carers. Whilst focusing on their work, they are able to adopt a mask of confidence, but once the mask is removed, the shyness immediately returns and they retreat back into their protective shell.

It doesn’t matter how old or how young you are, you can overcome your shyness and rediscover the real you; not the ‘you’ that you have believed yourself to be for so long.

Over many years, I have successfully worked with many different forms of shyness – often presenting as lack of confidence or anxiety – and I have had the pleasure of witnessing some magnificent butterflies emerging from their chrysalis. Not literally you understand! Hypnosis can help you uncover and remove the paralysing beliefs created in your past that have prevented you from being the person you have always wanted to be, and this process can happen within a matter of just a few weeks, not months or years.

something new?

Fitness is about fun and finding something you like. Whether your thing is bench pressing 100Kg or whether it is a more quiet Pilates class, whatever you decide to do will ultimately be beneficial to you.

With this in mind we have recently introduced a number of new exciting classes this year.

Greek Dancing – Wed 12- 1pm this class combines classic Greek Dancing with strengthening movements to provide a full body aerobic workout. Oh, and it’s such great fun!

Barre Fitness – Tues 11:30-12:15 A ballet-inspired workout including elements of Pilates, dance, yoga and functional training.

Veraflow - Thur 13:00-14:00 Dance, stretch and find your true flow in this class like no other you have ever experienced. You will feel total invigorated at the end of each session.

WOWW (workout with weights) - Mon 19:00-19:45 this ‘exercise to music’ class offers a muscle focused workout. It involves training against a resistance to promote healthy development of your muscles and elevate your metabolism.

Have a look at our timetable for further information on classes from the old favourites aqua fit and Pilates to Boxercise and Indoor cycling. We think we have it covered… www.sherbornesports.co.uk/classes

Sports Centre

Race to the rhythm of the drum…

If you have a favourite charity, organisation or club you and your friends would like to raise funding for and have great fun whilst rowing in the Dragon Boat Races at the Sherborne Castle Country Fair this year, please visit: www.sherbornecountryfair. co.uk or call 01749 814041to enter your team today.

Your team could be a group of friends, a pub, school, charity, a company or youth organisation who just want to have a fun day at the fair, whilst raising significant funds by getting yourselves sponsored by family, friends and supporters.

The fee includes tickets into the Fair for your team, racing in the highly colourful and dramatic Dragon boats. Racing starts at around 10.30am with the heats with the final races ending at around 3.30pm. You will need 16 rowers and one person to keep time for your team on a very large drum!

If you’d like to have a free, confidential chat about your shyness or lack of confidence – or any other condition that is causing you problems – please give me a call on 01963 371 695, and learn how hypnosis can help you to go forward. Be sure to mention The Conduit, and you will receive a £10 discount on your first session with me.

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History

by George Tatham

John Upjohn: Dorset musician, composer and band leader The recent publication of Stephen Banfield’s Music in the West Country. Social and Cultural History Across an English Region (Woodbridge 2018) provides a fascinating historical insight into the ‘rich, diverse and changing musical activities’ prevalent throughout the West Country, and an absorbing exploration of the region’s soundscape.

In the chapter on Bands and Choirs he describes the rise of the quadrille, following the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 and the quadrille bands that were formed for its accompaniment. The quadrille was a square dance involving four couples, set to a musical sequence of five separate tunes or figures. Its popularity continued throughout the 19th century.

Evidence of quadrille bands can be seen in the columns of local newspapers to cater for this growing demand, including on occasions, the celebrated metropolitan band of Mr John Weippert, harpist to Their Majesties and Director of the Music at the Court of St James and Almacks. One such Dorset bandleader was John Upjohn, and his career as a freelance musician provides details of his profession.

He was born in Shaftesbury in 1797. His father, Jesse was a musician in the Dorset Militia from whom, no doubt, John learnt his craft. An advertisement of January 1828 shows him living at No 4 York Buildings, Weymouth. He describes himself as a Music Master, Piano Forte and Organ Tuner and Agent for Broadwood Pianos. He thanks the Nobility, Gentry and his Friends for their ‘liberal’ support throughout the year and announces that his recently formed Quadrille Band, consisting of Harp, Piano Forte, Violin and Bass ‘might be engaged for town or country.’ His ‘celebrated’ band appeared regularly ‘at the principal public and private Balls in the County,’ including Sherborne, and gave ‘universal satisfaction at the Royal Hotel and other Assembly Rooms in Weymouth.’ Retaining a professional reputation and presence were of vital importance in securing engagements in the face of competition.

A further advertisement in March 1835 reveals that John had taken his brother-in-law, ‘Mr Drake,’ into partnership at his Musical Warehouse.

His quadrille band now contained an additional instrument, a French Flageolot (a woodwind instrument). In April 1836, John advertised his ‘Just Published’ Yeomanry Cavalry Quadrilles, containing county associated tunes such as La Dorchester, La Sturminster Newton, La Sherborne, concluding with a Yeomanry Waltz. Reference was also made to a previous publication - La Reunion Quadrilles. Documents in the Dorset History Centre reveal that John invested some of his profits into property in Weymouth and Melcombe Regis. He died in St Leonards-on-Sea in 1881 but is buried in Melcombe Regis, having married Henrietta Drake in 1825 and leaving seven children.

John’s life illustrates that basing himself in the fashionable seaside resort of 1 Weymouth and 2 opening a Musical Warehouse created significant advantages and opportunities for not only teaching, tuning and selling instruments, music and accessories but also for composing and *Selected days only performing. I highly Please phone for more details. recommend Music in the West Country Call the salon for more details which informs much of this column but offers so much more (see book section: ed).

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National Lottery support for Kingsbury Time Travellers

James Tilley – killed at Battle of Jutland 1915

Joseph Walden – killed at Ypres 1915

Henry James Tilley – killed in France 1918.

Kingsbury Time Travellers – the history group covering the Parish of Kingsbury Episcopi - has received a grant of £8,700 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for its WW1 and People of the Parish project.

Made possible by National Lottery players, Kingsbury Time Travellers’ project aims to make accessible the information collected over several years that relate to the men whose names are inscribed on the local war memorials.

WW1 and People of the Parish is a two-year programme designed to inform people about the men who died – where they lived, their occupations, their families, and the circumstances of their death.

Implementation of the programme will draw upon the skills, creativity and professional abilities of people living in Kingsbury Episcopi and the surrounding area.

The information gathered is being digitally recorded. Through an existing Facebook page and a new website, an on-line archive is being created where everyone can access and contribute information.

The archive will allow the public to discuss, contribute, share and research information about the men of the Parish who fell during the First World War.

WW1 and People of the Parish has seven interconnected elements that will be implemented over the next two years.

The programme will begin with the production of five commemorative memorial plaques, made of coldcast bronze, to be placed in public buildings in the Parish, including churches, Kingsbury’s Community Centre and the Primary School.

They will include symbols showing the locations of the former homes of the men on the memorials, as well as their names and dates of birth and death. The plaques will be the size of a large poster and, thanks to the talents of local people, they will be designed and made locally.

They will be unveiled next year during a special First World War Centenary Event in Kingsbury’s new Community Centre.

Also next year, Parishioners will continue to be encouraged to grow sunflowers in a campaign that links to the logo created for the WW1 and People of the Parish project. Plus, Kingsbury Time Travellers (KTT) will arrange an event for pupils from the Primary School as well as an exhibition of banners, promoting the project, to be displayed at different events and locations in the area.

The following year, KTT will produce a digital magazine telling the stories of the men who were killed and also launch a Heritage Trails website, with more information about the 34 men and their families. In addition, there will be a series of Community Research Workshops, offering anyone interested the opportunity to research family and military history.

Commenting on the National Lottery award, Phil Shillito, Chairman of KTT, said: “We are thrilled to have received support from the National Lottery.

Thanks to this financial contribution we can now move forward with our planned projects and in doing so, reveal, re-visit, re-tell and remember the lives that were lost.”

Nerys Watts, Head of HLF South West, said: “Money raised by National Lottery players is enabling communities across the region to better understand life during the First World War and the lasting legacy of the conflict. We’re pleased to support the Kingsbury Time Travellers’ project which is set to involve people of all ages to explore their community’s heritage.”

Kingsbury Time Travellers was set up in 2015 and is involved in numerous projects about the Parish of Kingsbury Episcopi, including the cider, gloving and withy industries.

Further details can be found on facebook.com under Kingsbury Episcopi Parish Archiving Group.

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Financial Planning

by Mark Salter, Financial Planner

When there’s a rocky road ahead, invest wisely!

Owners of all-purpose motor vehicles often appreciate their cars most when they leave smooth city freeways for rough gravel country roads. In investment, highly diversified portfolios can provide similar reassurance.

In blue skies and open roads, flimsy city cars might cruise along just as well as sturdier sports utility vehicles. But the real test of the vehicle occurs when the road and weather conditions deteriorate.

That’s why people who travel through different terrains often invest in a SUV that can accommodate a range of environments, but without sacrificing too much in fuel economy, efficiency and performance.

Structuring an appropriate portfolio involves similar decisions. You need an allocation that can withstand a range of investment climates while being mindful of fees and taxes.

When certain sectors or stocks are performing strongly, it can be tempting to chase returns in one area. But if the underlying conditions deteriorate, you can end up like a motorist with a flat on a deserted road and without a spare.

Likewise, when the market performs badly, the temptation might be to hunker down completely. But if the investment skies brighten and the roads improve, you can risk missing out on better returns elsewhere.

One common solution is to shift strategies according to the climate.

But this is a tough, and potentially costly, challenge. It is the equivalent of keeping two cars in the garage when you only need one. You’re paying double the insurance, double the registration and double the upkeep costs.

An alternative is to build a single diversified portfolio. That means spreading risk in a way that helps ensure your portfolio captures what global markets have to offer while reducing unnecessary risks. In any one period, some parts of the portfolio will do well. Others will do poorly. You can’t predict which. But that is the point of diversification.

Now, it is important to remember that you can never completely remove risk in any investment. Even a well-diversified portfolio is not bulletproof. We saw that in 2008-09 when there were broad losses in markets.

But you can still work to minimise risks you don’t need to take. These include exposing your portfolio unduly to the influences of individual stocks or sectors or countries or relying on the luck of the draw.

An example is those people who made big bets on mining stocks in recent years or on technology stocks in the late 1990s. These concentrated bets might pay off for a little while, but it is hard to build a consistent strategy out of them. And those fads aren’t free. It’s hard to get your timing right and it can be costly if you’re buying and selling in a hurry.

By contrast, owning a diversified portfolio is like having an all-weather, all-roads, fuel-efficient vehicle in your garage. This way you’re smoothing out some of the bumps in the road and taking out the guesswork.

Because you can never be sure which markets will outperform from year to year, diversification increases the reliability of the outcomes and helps you capture what the global markets have to offer.

Add discipline and efficient implementation to the mix and you get a structured solution that is both low-cost and tax-efficient.

Just as expert engineers can design fuel-efficient vehicles for all conditions, astute financial planners know how to construct globally diversified portfolios to help you capture what the markets offer in an efficient way while reducing the influence of random forces.

There will be rough roads ahead, for sure. But with the right investment vehicle, the ride will be a more comfortable one.

Lifestyle

by Chris McCaughey from Stags Estate Agents

Advice on buying and selling your house As established agents across the West Country, we keep a keen eye on property market conditions at local, regional and national levels and it is fair to say that 2018 has gotten off to a very strong start. January saw unprecedented levels of activity with the latest Rightmove House Price Index reporting their highest number of site visits ever during January; over 141 million visits and a staggering 1.1 billion minutes spent on the website. Closer to home, New Year house hunters were equally as enthusiastic, and Stags Yeovil office celebrated a very busy and successful January, having agreed three times as many sales as January 2017.

February saw a slight let-up, with the property market drawing breath after the frenetic start to the year.

Despite this, and a wet and gloomy half term week, we noticed a higher quality of buyers in the market place; 81% of the viewers visiting our properties in February were in a position to proceed (i.e. not needing to sell a property or having agreed a sale on their own home); a significant increase from the 50% we saw in January.

Many of these buyers seem to have benefitted from the strong start to the New Year market, having accepted offers on their own properties during January. Looking forwards, April and May are bound to see “chain-breakers”

entering the market place; having sold and settled into rented accommodation, these buyers will keep levels of activity high throughout the rest of spring and into the summer.

Advice for April It is traditional for there to be a surge of new properties coming to the market and fresh buyers emerging after Easter. If you’re looking to buy or sell in the near future, it is a good idea to start doing some homework now and get ahead of the crowd.

Anyone planning to sell in the summer or autumn should consider booking a market appraisal of their home with Estate Agents now, leaving plenty of time to weigh up the advice of each agent and make a careful decision on who to use before the time comes to start marketing.

With spring flowers bringing wintery gardens back to life and drier, warmer weather on the way, now is also a great time for anyone thinking of bringing their property to the market this year to do any painting, gardening and decluttering jobs which might have been put on the backburner during the winter.

We have noticed that buyers are more selective and price-sensitive than ever, so keeping your home looking its very best will give you the best chance of attracting their attention and achieving a sale when you do decide to sell.

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Bargain Corner Hunters If an item/items are valued at more than £200 there will be a £6 charge.

Wanted adverts are also charged at £6.

120 records all 78 rpm. Classical, pop, military bands, easy listening. Some LPs and most never used. Offers please Tel: 01935 814079 DVD/Video unit with 2 glass doors and access for lighting, 2 shelves and 3 very roomy side drawers for dvd’s, video’s, cd’s etc. Mounted on casters.

Condition is excellent £35.00 Copper Scuttle, hammered copper design coal scuttle in superb condition. Base is intact and is in as new condition £65.00 Drop leaf wooden table plus 4 matching wooden chairs.

Excellent condition £35.00 Marketeer 4 wheel shopping trolley with tartan canvas bag.

Collapsible design for easy storage, adjustable height handle with finger grips £35.00 Mobility shelf trolley for ability to move meals and drinks around.

Adjustable height with removable trays for easy cleaning. Item is new £40.00

Dressing table, wooden, beautifully made. 40” wide, 30” high, 20” deep. Sturdy with large unblemished mirror, 4 spacious drawers v.g.c. £35.00 Leather reclining armchair in dark chestnut brown colour. Heat and massage function. Excellent condition £200.00 Roper Rhodes backlit illuminated mirror, 600mmx500mm, shaver socket. Heated demister pad.

Hands free on/off sensor.

Fluorescent low energy. Superb condition £100.00 Tel: 01935 824029 Single bed with mattress.

Excellent quality. Folds to 3ft 6” x 10” for easy storage and carrying. £30.00 Tel: 01935 814977 Lawn spreader. Weedkiller/ fertiliser. As new £5.00 Single maroon sleeping bag. As new Dustbin, galvanised with heavy rubber lid. Little used £5.00 Lilo (not plastic) with foot pump.

Dry Stone Walling and Paving All types of stone walling undertaken www.yenstonewalling.co.uk

01963 371123 Patrick Houchen - DSWA member

Professional & reliable service

GUNS WANTED FOR CASH

As new £5.00 Electric Iron.

Any size, any condition, make or model Chrome, We collect in any area heavyweight.

By Registered Firearms Dealer Brand new 07970 742471 £8.00 Circuit breaker.

Ladies Hotter shoes 2 x size 6 Brand new £5.00 and 2 x 6.5 Time control switch. Used once Tel: 01935 864148 £5.00 Black leather motorcycle gloves.

Kirk Revolution Magnesium Little used £5.00 Bicycle, 26” wheels, rims ‘Mavic’ Postage stamps (first day issue) made in France, Shimano 7 from 1997, 1998 & 1999. speed, 21 gears. Saddle Vetta Quantity 42 £40.00 VSA, mudguards on front & rear.

Tel: 01935 475640 Slight surface rust on handlebar & stem. Small areas of scuffing on Vinyl Record Player. Little used frame. Saddle has some surface £50.00 wear. £195. View at Martock.

Assortment of records £1.00 each Tel: 01935 825448 after 6pm.

Set of 14 Colin Dexter ‘Inspector Morse’ books. Still wrapped £20.00 Tel: 01935 812949

House clearance – collectables including brass, pictures, videos, cds etc Please ring for details Tel: 01935 429641

Mahogony Surround Fireplace with marble back/base. Electric coal.

Effect fine. Excellent condition.

Was £700, now £175 o.n.o.

InterPet Fish Pod Aquarium. 64 litre. Dekatherm heating system.

Internal cartridge filter. £50.

Tel: 01935 813561

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