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This month we have details of many exciting events happening across West Dorset and South Somerset with Sherborne Fireworks at Sherborne Castle a particular highlight – see our front cover to get inspiration from the beautiful setting. If you’re wondering what to wear now it’s well and truly autumn, check out our fashion spreads. Meanwhile if you are busy getting into the Christmas spirit, take a look at our column all about wine, then go to the Food section for an excellent Christmas pudding recipe and an article all about squashes. Until next month, happy reading!

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Contents

DECEMBER DEADLINES News and Articles: FRIDAY, 9 November Advertisements: MONDAY, 12 November

WHAT’S ON

Find out what’s going on in your area. Read The Conduit’s definitive guide to what’s on in our towns and villages. p5

FASHION

What to wear this Autumn

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EDITOR Jane Adkins

ASSISTANT EDITOR Lauren Hill

SHERBORNE’S 14TH ANNUAL

CHRISTMAS

GARDENING CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR What to buy your gardening friends at Christmas p19

LEGAL

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How to make a claim if you suffer a fall p25

ARTS

PROPERTY

All the news from the Arts and Music scene p29

The Autumn house market p16

TRAVEL

Your guide to the perfect river cruise p18

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welcome. For more information phone 01935 709182. On Wednesday 28 November from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the David Hall there is a Coffee Morning. Free entry.

CASTLE CARY On Saturday 3 November from 9.00am to 12.00 noon at the Market House there is a Twinning Association Coffee Morning. Refreshments, hot food, cakes and stalls. On Saturday 10 November from 9.00am to 12.00 noon at the Market House there is a Coffee Morning.

On Saturday 17 November from 9.00am to 12.00 noon at the Market House it is the Big Christmas Coffee Morning. On Saturday 24 November from 9.30am to 12.00 noon at the Market House there is a Save the Children Coffee Morning. Charity cards and gifts plus coffee and cakes.

WINCANTON On Saturday 10 November from 10.00am at the Memorial Hall there is a Christmas Fayre and Coffee Morning. Get your Christmas gifts and enjoy coffee with plenty of stalls. All welcome.

LONG SUTTON On Saturday 3 November from 10.30am at the Holy Trinity Church there is a Coffee Morning in aid of Service Dogs UK. MARTOCK On Friday 30 November from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Parish Hall go along to Come For Coffee. Enjoy cafetiere of coffee (£1) and home-made cakes (from 50p). Occasional market stalls. Profits shared between Parish Hall Fund and charities.

SOMERTON On Wednesday 7 November at Maypole Knapp House from 10.30am to 12.00 noon there is a Coffee Morning.

SOUTH PETHERTON On Friday 2 November from 10.30am at the Blake Hall there is a St Margaret’s Hospice Coffee, Cake and Community Spirit. Find out about the amazing services that St Margaret’s Hospice provides to the local Community, and how local people support local patients.

They are looking for volunteers and supporters in the South Petherton Area, and would be very grateful lf you could spare an hour to discover how you can help them, from offering as little as an hour a year, having a home collecting pot, or joining a community fundraising group to assist us raise the £20,000 daily that they need to keep their services available. Free entry. All

Fairs CHARLTON HORETHORNE On Friday 16 November from 6.00pm at the Village Hall there is a Christmas Fair. Covering a range of craft, food, fashion, gift and art items. If you would like a table phone Tony on 01963 220626.

CREWKERNE On Saturday 17 November from 9.00am to 1.00pm at the Henhayes Centre is a Christmas Fayre with a Craft/ Table Top Sale. Santa will be dropping in to speak to the children. Free entry. For more information and to book a table for £5 phone 01460 74340.

HASELBURY On Sunday 18 November from 11.00am to 3.00pm at Haselbury Mill there is a Wedding Show. Meet over 30 suppliers as well as the wedding team and view The Great Tithe Barn, their Grand Belvedere for outside ceremonies. For more information phone 01460 77095.

ILMINSTER On Saturday 24 November at Monks Yard from 10.00am to 4.00pm there is Christmas Craft Fair. Now in beautiful new premises, right opposite the previous location, this annual charity event has become a firm favourite in the run up to Christmas. It is a festive treasure trove for those seeking unique and unusual items, handmade by over 30 local craftspeople.

Stallholders have been carefully selected to provide a wide range of high quality, affordable goods, and on offer will be soap, jewellery, paintings, woodwork, pottery,

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bags, scarves, floral displays, Christmas decorations, personalised gifts, home décor, preserves and much more. Delicious refreshments will be available in Monks Yard Café. Free entry and parking. Proceeds this year will go to the Children’s Hospice which gives support to 400 families from the South West.

LEIGH On Saturday 17 November from 10.00am to 2.00pm at Leigh Village Hall there is a Christmas Fair. Christmas Gifts from over 20 traders, tombola, raffle, name the bear, number of sweets in the jar, treasure hunt, special gourmet raffle, Sticklands School Choir, bacon butties, Christmas cake, mince pies, mulled wine, tea and coffee. Entry £2.50, under 15’s free.

RIMPTON On Saturday 24 November from 10.00am to 1.00pm at Rimpton Village Hall there is a Crafts for Christmas Table Top Sale with bacon butties. Stalls include Wooden Crafts, Xmas cakes and Mince pies, Xmas cards and paper, Hats and Scarves, Jewellery and more. Free admission.

SHERBORNE On Saturday 10 November from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Digby Church Hall it is Sherborne’s 14th Annual Christmas Craft and Gift Fair. Organised

by West Country Fairs. Enquiries 01749 677049.

SOUTH PETHERTON On Saturday 3 November from 9.30am to 12.30pm at the David Hall there is a Craft Fair. Enjoy a relaxing morning wandering around the delightful stalls of craft producers. Find a ‘one of a kind’ art work, great for that special Christmas present, or a treat for yourself.

Free entry. On Thursday 15 November from 4.00pm to 7.00pm at South Petherton Hospital there is a Christmas Craft Fair.

WINCANTON On Saturday 17 November from 10.00am to 1.30pm at the Memorial Hall the famous hft Christmas Fair has now become ‘The Winter Fair’. In aid of the Balsam Centre. Wonderful stalls

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of deli and cakes, trash and treasure, toy stall, jewellery, books, tombola, the bag lady, The Balsam Centre stall, art gallery, kitchen dresser, second chance wardrobe, gifts, plants, raffle and a delicious café. A chance to meet, shop and chat. Entry 50p.

Food BRUTON On Friday 9 November from 7.00pm at On The Brook there is a Persian feast back by popular demand with the return of Akbar and his famous feast. Four courses of sharing plates. Booking essential on 01749 813048.

CREWKERNE On Saturday 27 October at the Henhayes Centre from 10.00am to 11.30am there is a ‘Breakfast/ Brunch’. Egg, sausage, bacon, tomato or beans, tea and coffee for £4.50. Extras 50p each. No booking needed. For more information phone 01460 74340.

On Friday 16 November from 12.30pm the Henhayes Centre there is a Chef’s Special Lunch with Roast Beef followed by Bakewell Tart. Start with fruit juices and finish with tea, coffee and chocolates. Entry £9.

For more information phone 01460 74340. On Saturday 24 November from 10.00am to 11.30pm at the Henhayes Centre there is a Breakfast/Brunch.

Entry £4.50 for egg, sausage, bacon, tomato or beans, toast, tea or coffee. Extra available at 50p each. For more information phone 01460 74340.

SANDFORD ORCAS From the evening on Friday 26 to Sunday 28 October at the Mitre Inn there is a Beer Festival. There will be numerous real ales on tap, plus live music on the Friday evening! A barbecue on Friday evening, the normal menu on Saturday, and a Hog Roast at Sunday lunchtime.

SOMERTON On Wednesday 31 October from 12.00 noon at the Sports Club the Probus Club is meeting plus lunch.

For more information on how to apply phone 01935 822968.

On Friday 16 November from 7.00pm at Edgar Hall there is a Cabaret Supper. Calling all James Bond fans! Professional 6

singers Stephanie Reeves and Luke Barron are bringing their “007 Cabaret” to raise funds for the Royal British Legion’s care home Dunkirk Memorial House, Bishops Lydeard. This glittering evening, celebrating everything ‘Bond’, includes a 3-course hot supper, guest appearances from local musicians, as well as magical and casino entertainment. As the Royal British Legion is this year commemorating the centenary of the end of WW1, Luke and Stephanie felt it appropriate to hold this fundraising evening alongside the poppy appeal in November. Dunkirk House, a Care Home exclusive to ex-servicemen and their dependents, can accommodate up to 60 people, providing round-the-clock nursing care. It also has a specialist Dementia Wing helping residents with independent living. Maintaining this high standard depends on the generosity of people like you.

Tickets £36 from 07889 731973.

YEOVIL On Monday 29 October at the Fleet Air Arm Museum there is a Cheese and Cider evening with tastings and talks from local artisans and explore the museum itself at your leisure. On Saturday 3 November at the Quicksilver Mail from 7.00pm go along to Gin and More. A selection of gins, rum, bubbly and more raising funds for St Margaret’s Hospice (Yeovil) and School in a Bag. For more information phone 07425 156591.

Markets CASTLE CARY On Sunday 11 November from 10.00am to 3.00pm at the Market House there is a Vintage Market.

Every Tuesday at the Market House from 8.30am to 2.00pm there is a weekly market. Fruit, vegetables, bread, fish, cheese, preserves, baked goods, gluten free options, season plants and other giftware available.

CREWKERNE On Saturday 17 November from 9.30am to 1.00pm at Henhayes Centre there is a Craft and Table Top Sale. Tables £5 from 01460 74340 On Friday 30 November from 5.30pm it is the Crewkerne Lighting Up. There will be a craft fair in the Victoria Hall and stalls,

music, food and drinks around the town. Watch Santa and his procession travel through Market Square to his grotto. There will also be a lantern procession with competition for best lantern. For more information phone 01460 74001. Every Wednesday it is the Crewkerne Market now extended until 2.00pm. For more information contact Laura Gowers on 01460 74001.

LANGPORT On Saturday 3 November from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Cocklemoor Car Park there is an Antiques and Vintage Market. For more information phone 07985 749155. On Wednesday 14 November from 5.00pm to 7.00m go along to Christmas at Hurds Hill. Entry £2, includes tea, coffee and biscuits.

MARTOCK On Saturday 10 November at Moorlands Shopping Precinct from 10.00am to 1.00pm it is the monthly Farmer’s Market. 16 stalls selling a variety of local produce including buffalo meat, honey, fudge, flapjack, poultry, fruit gin, cakes, bread, plants, vegetables, cheese, cider, chocolates and home-roasted coffee. For a stall or more information phone 01935 822202.

MONTACUTE On Saturday 24 November from 10.00am to 2.00pm at Montacute House it is the monhtly Levels Best Market. All welcome. Free entry.

NORTON SUB HAMDON On Saturday 3 November from 11.00am at Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall there is a Massive Autumn Jumble Sale. Lots of stalls including clothes, shoes, bags, toys, books, bric a brac, cakes, raffle and much more. All welcome. Proceeds to Village Hall funds Admission 50p.

Enquiries 01935 881718. On Saturday 17 November from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm at Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall there is a Christmas Bazaar. Lots of stalls, seasonal decorations, cuddly toy stall, games and raffle. Free entry.

SHERBORNE From Tuesday 30 October to Sunday 23 December Sherborne TIC will be selling Cards for Good Causes selling charity Christmas cards for 25 charities with a variety of designs.

SOUTH PETHERTON On Thursday 15 November 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.

STOKE SUB HAMDON On Saturday 24 November from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Stoke Sub Hamdon Memorial Hall the Triangle Trust will be holding their Christmas Bazaar. Lots of seasonal stalls, crafts, cakes, refreshments and more. Free entry. All proceeds to the Triangle Trust, supporting Hamdon Medical Centre.

Enquiries 01935 881718.

YEOVIL From now to Friday 7 December in St John’s Church the Cards for Good Causes Multi Charity Christmas Card shop is now open. You can can buy a wide range of Christmas Cards from over 35 National and Local Charities plus Gifts, Advent Calendars & Stocking Fillers.

Over 70p in every pound spent goes to the charities. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10.00am to 3.00pm. Tuesday 11.30am to 3.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm.

Social BRUTON On Sunday 28 October from 11.00am at Hauser and Wirth there is an Annual Pumpkin Festival. Join them as they celebrate Summer’s bounty at their Pumpkin Festival as they harvest a wide variety of squash from the Roth Bar & Grill kitchen garden. This special day includes a host of activities for adults and children. The Grand Pumpkin Competition takes centre stage this year and will be judged

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by local resident and renowned gardener Charles Dowding. Locals are invited to bring along their own home grown pumpkins, gourds and other squashes to enter into the categories for ‘Largest’ and ‘Best-in-Show’, each with a £500 cash prize. The winner of the ‘Misfit’ category will receive a goody bag. Onsite restaurant Roth Bar & Grill will be serving seasonal food throughout the day, as they harvest their wide variety of squash from their kitchen garden. For more information phone 01749 814060. On Friday 9 November from 9.00am at the Chapel the Somerset Collective host their unique Christmas Pop Up Shop. Selling a wide of small local businesses selling great gifts, fashion, homewares, jewellery, skincare, accessories and more. All you need under one roof to complete your Christmas shopping. Free entry. 10% of all sales goes to The Nelson Trust.

CASTLE CARY From Saturday 27 October to Saturday 10 November there is a Poppy Appeal Castle Cary collection. Enquiries on 01963 350700.

CHARLTON HORETHORNE On Monday 5 November from 6.00pm at the Millennium Green there is a Bonfire and Firework Display. BBQ and drinks available. Entry by donation to Julia’s House. For more information phone 01963 220595.

GALHAMPTON On Monday 5 November from 6.00pm at the Galhampton Playing

Fields there is a Bonfire Night. Hot food, including vegetarian available, and drinks.

Entry £4, Children £2.

HAM HILL On Monday 29 October from 10.30am to 1.30pm there will be Lantern Decorating. Paints, jars and decorations will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own small jar. Free but donations welcome. On Friday 2 November from 5.30pm to 7.00pm there is a Ham Hill Bonfire. Set in the stone circle is a fantastic fire is lit to keep you warm with Tinkers Bubble famous spiced apple juice and toasted marshmallows. Dog friendly. No fireworks, but sparklers allowed. Free, donations welcome.

HENSTRIDGE On Saturday 27 October at Templecombe Village Hall from 7.30pm there is a Bingo night. Elaine Smith and her family are raising funds for her nephew Alfie who suffers from cerebral-palsy and needs regular/costly physio. They have kindly joined forces with Explorers Pre School to raise funds for both charities. Great fun and some wonderful prizes. All welcome. On Monday 29 October from 7.00pm at the Virginia Ash there is an Elizabethan Night. To commemorate the beheading of Sir Walter Raleigh in 1618.

HORSINGTON On Friday 9 November from 10.00am at St John’s Church there is a WW1 commemoration service ‘There But Not There’.

LANGPORT On Wednesday 21 November from 7.00pm at the Langport Arms Hotel the Cricket Club have their Christmas Bingo.

MISTERTON On Saturday 3 November from 6.30pm behind the Stagecoach, Station Road the Rotary of Crewkerne hosts a Bonfire and Fireworks. Food, candy floss, glow ropes and sparklers. Adults £6.

Children £2, under 5’s free.

NETHERTON On Saturday 3 November from 6.30pm at North Perrott Cricket Club there is a Firework Display. Hot food, bar.

Adults £8, Children £2, on the gate.

QUEEN CAMEL On Saturday 10 November from 7.00pm at the Memorial Hall the Tennis Club have their Annual Quiz Night and Supper. Cash bar and raffle.

Teams of four or come along and make up a team. Tickets £15 per person from 01935 850139 or 01935 850300.

SEAVINGTON On Friday 9 November from 7.30pm at the Millennium Hall there is a Barn Dance featuring Jigs For Gigs and called Simon Maplesden. Light refreshments included. Bar and raffle. Proceeds in aid of improvements to Seavington Community Shop. Tickets Adults £9, under 18’s £6 from the Community Shop, N&D News or 01460 249522.

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SOMERTON On Monday 12 and Monday 26 November 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.

SOUTH PETHERTON On Friday 9 November at 7.30pm at The David Hall there is a Quiz Night.

An evening full of fun and facts.

Test your knowledge, enjoy a ploughman’s supper and raise money for The David Hall at the same time. Maximum four per team. Tickets £6, includes supper, advance booking only.

On Sunday 25 November from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the David Hall there is a Christmas Tea Party. Enjoy the live music, Christmas stalls and children’s entertainment. Plus, be part of the countdown for the South Petherton Christmas Lights Switch-on. Free Entry.

STOFORD On Saturday 27 October and Wednesday 31 October from 5.00pm to 9.00pm Yeovil Railway Centre in Stoford has Halloween Evenings. Dress in scary outfits – prize for best costume. Free horror bag for children. Ghostly steam train rides from the haunted house into the night. Halloween themed food for sale. Admission £5.

TEMPLECOMBE On Monday 12 November from 7.15pm at the Village Hall the WI have a Flappers Party to commemorate the end of WW1. On Sunday 11 November from 4.00pm at the Sports and Social Club there is a WW1 Style Commemoration Tea with Music, Readings and Poetry.

On Saturday 17 November from 7.30pm at the Recreation and Sports Club there is a Beetle Drive. Family fun for all ages. Full instructions will be given along with a prize for the winner. Entry Adults £6, Children £3, includes ploughman’s supper. For more information phone 01963 370313.

WEST CAMEL On Saturday 3 November from 7.30pm Country and Western Dance Club host Bear Faced Country. Tickets £6. For more details 01460 78895.

WINCANTON On Saturday 17 November from 6.30pm at the Sweetman Hall, Bear Inn there is a Christmas Bingo. Lots of prizes.

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YEOVIL On Wednesday 31 October from 11.00am to 2.00pm at the Country Park there is a Halloween Trail. Can you get past the zombies to find the missing letter for the witches spell? Find the witch to tell her the missing word to get your treat. Start outside Ninesprings Café. Entry £2 per child. On Saturday 10 November from 7.30pm at the Conservative Club there is a Charity Fun Quiz Night on behalf of Radio Camelot.

Tickets £6 per team, light refreshments included. Every Tuesday from 7.00pm to 8.30pm at Westlands Sports Centre Yeovil Table Tennis Club have a social Table Tennis Evening.

Play for fun, no need to sign up.

Opportunities to join the club and play competitively if desired.

Entry £3. Whist Drive every Saturday at the Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7.30pm. Enquiries 01935 862325.

YETMINSTER On Tuesday 30 October at the White Hart from 7.00pm there is the monthly Quiz Night. Entry £5 per person, includes a snack meal. Teams no more than six. Booking essential On Tuesday 27 November from 7.00pm at the White Hart it is the Monthly Quiz. Entry £5, includes snack meal. Booking necessary.

Talk BRUTON On Thursday 1 November from 7.00pm at the Chapel go along to ‘Stories of the Wild’ – An Evening with Nina Constable. Nina Constable’s meteoric rise as a filmmaker began when she was working as a waiter At the Chapel. Her very first commissions included filming the murmurations of the starlings on the Somerset Levels and tree care videos for Ashridge Trees. Nina has now produced incredible films for the BBC, the United Nations, Save the Elephants, The Wildlife Trusts and a number of other organisations helping to raise awareness of conservation or humanitarian issues. Nina brings stories from her recent projects on Cornish butterflies, British beavers and African elephants.

From Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 November at On The Brook from 9.00am there is a three day ‘Starting Your Novel’ course with Kylie Fitzpatrick. For more

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WINCANTON MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION! Over the weekend of the 10/11 November at King Arthur’s School, Wincanton, there will be a Model Railway Exhibition.

The exhibition opens at 10.00 am both days with a 16.30 finish Saturday and 16.00 Sunday. There will be plenty of layouts and stands on site, spread across two halls for the enthusiast, occasional modeler or entertaining the kids for a few hours.

Currently standing at 20+ layouts are booked to attend from all the popular gauges – n, oo, ho, o and the layouts modelled on areas, not just in the UK but from around the world including America & Switzerland with a special nod this year to the First World War. There will be no less than three layouts in attendance (for one Sat only) depicting this time in our history.

With these layouts, some use off the shelf items – track, buildings, rolling stock, whilst others have ‘scratch built’ buildings and locomotives based on actual places and built

to exacting detail. Preservation stands attending include the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway, Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust and the local Gartell Light Railway from near Templecombe.

Six traders are supporting the event - from new and second hand rolling stock to a wide range of electronic components plus model die-cast cars and vehicles to match in with your railway. There will also be catering facilities on site with cakes, tea’s, coffees and snacks

by Carol’s Cafe.

Admission is Adults £5, Concessions £4. All children MUST be accompanied. There will be 2 minutes silence Sunday at 11.00.

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information and to book email info@kyliefitzpatrick.net. On Thursday 15 November from 7.00pm at the Chapel there is a talk on ‘Financial Addiction’ with Paul Sunderland. Compulsive spending, under-earning and debting are all signs of an underlying addictive relationship to money. Just as drugs and alcohol can alter our moods, so our financial habits can generate brain chemical changes which change how we feel. And we can become addicted to these mood changes, persisting in patterns of earning or spending despite negative consequences.

Addictions psychotherapist Paul Sunderland, the former Head of Treatment at Clouds House in Wiltshire, will examine these compulsive traits, discussing the clusters of behaviour that characterize them and offering practical ideas for recovery, success and prosperity. On Monday 19 November from 7.30pm at the Community Hall the Horticultural Society have a talk called ‘Thorngrove – Past, Present and Future’ by Caroline Bottomley. Caroline is manager at the Thorngrove Garden Centre, Gillingham. Formally owned and run by Scope, but now owned by Employ my Ability, a charity based in Dorset which oers hospitality, horticultural and retail training to students with learning disabilities and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. She will bring plants to sell. On Thursday 22 November from 6.30pm at the Chapel go along to ‘Global Fragmentation’ – An Evening

with Tim Spicer. Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer OBE draws on his experience as the founder of Aegis Defence Services, a British private military and security company with offices in Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Somalia and Mozambique, as well as his 20 year military career in the British Army. Tickets £10 from www.eventbrite.co.uk On Thursday 29 November from 6.30pm at the Chapel there is An Evening with Solanage Azagury Partridge. Today the jewellery of the multiple award winning, internationally acclaimed artist features in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum and the musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Also famed for her interior design, including her work on her Somerset home, Solange takes her inspiration from the natural world. Tickets £10 from www. eventbrite.co.uk.

CASTLE CARY On Thursday 1 November from 7.30pm at the Methodist School Room the Gardening Association have their AGM. Non members £1. On Tuesday 6 November from 7.30pm at Caryford Hall the Somerset Wildlife Trust have a talk on ‘Fungi’ by Mike Jordan. Entry £3. On Tuesday 20 November from 11.00am at Caryford Hall the Arts Society have a lecture entitled ‘Form and Fortune: Fifty Years of British Sculpture: 1968 to 2018’ by Mary Yule. Visitors £6. For more information phone 01963 350132.

EAST COKER On Thursday 8 November from 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have their AGM. Visitors £3. For more information phone 01935 862447.

HARDINGTON On Wednesday 31 October from 7.00pm at Hardington Village Hall the Coker WEA have a lecture called ‘Making New Worlds’ by Joanna Cobb to coincide with the century year of 1918, including Paul Nash’s iconic painting. All welcome. Course ref C3529971.

Register online www.org.uk/ online or 0300 3033464.

HENSTRIDGE On Tuesday 6 November from 2.30pm at the Henstridge Village Hall the U3A have a talk called ‘Chiropracty’.

Refreshments available.

Visitors £2.50. On Saturday 10 November from 10.30am to 2.30pm at St Nicholas Church the History Group host a Henstridge Family History session. They hope anyone with relatives who took part in The Great War, and whose names are on the Roll of Honour, will drop in. Or anyone else who is curious about this era. Let them know if you have any WW1 memorabilia, such as photos or articles with local connections that you could lend for display in the Church.

HORSINGTON On Friday 2 November from 7.30pm at St John’s Church there is a lecture called ‘Leading from the Home Front’. Lieutenant Colonel Lucy M Giles from Wincanton recounts her experiences of

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ILMINSTER On Friday 26 October from 7.30pm at the Parish Hall the Somerset Wildlife Trust has a talk called ‘Better Birding’ with Mike Langman.

Mike will present a fun evening on how to improve our skills in bird-watching & other wildlife. Tips on identification, estimating numbers in a flock, remembering bird calls. Very interactive presentation so pencil and notepad useful. Sales table.

Tea and coffee available. Non members £3. On Thursday 8 November from 7.00pm at the Warehouse Theatre there is ‘An Evening with Paddy Ashdown’. Known in Ilminster as ‘Paddy’, he was their Member of Parliament from 1983 to 2001 and Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 1988 to 1999.

Previously Paddy served as a Royal Marine and Special Boat Service officer, an intelligence officer in the UK security services and as International High Representative for Bosnia and Hertzegovinia. Happy to be described as a polyglot, Paddy is fluent in several languages including Mandarin. With such a background it would appear an almost natural progression that Paddy should re-invent himself as a writer. He has earned international recognition for his work and now his latest book ‘Nein! Standing up to Hitler 1934 – 1945’ is out which is a revelatory new history of German opposition to Hitler. In aid of the theatre’s expansion appeal.

Tickets £10, Children/Students £5. On Tuesday 13 November at the Warehouse Theatre the Ile Valley Flower club have an Open Night with a demonstration called ‘A Victorian Christmas’ with Katherine Kear from Gloucester. Tickets £10 from Harrimans Menswear or 01460 75025. On Friday 16 November from 7.30pm at the Parish Hall the Somerset Wildlife Trust have a talk called ‘Re-wilding: A New Approach to Nature Conservation’. Stephen Parker 9

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

You may have been exposed to asbestos dust decades ago and you will not even know this as the dust comprises of invisible microscopic fibres. If you have been diagnosed with or have lost a loved one from:

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Helen has specialist Asbestos Disease Accreditation and would urge people to always look out for this when instructing a specialist solicitor as these cases are highly sensitive and need to be dealt with quickly, compassionately and in accordance with a strict protocol.

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Please contact Helen Grady on Freephone 0808 129 3320 or drop into see us at our legal surgeries at: The Old Barn, Old Barn Way, Yeovil, BA20 2NX. Free Parking & Disabled Access. on Thursday 29 November between 11.30 a.m to 1.30 pm for a free consultation Call Jill Callen for information on 01935 473 284

of Natural England will look at this controversial topic as a new approach to nature conservation.

His talk will be illustrated with examples from both Britain and Europe. This includes the reintroduction of beavers to wetlands and the use of grazing animals such as European Bison. Sales table. Refreshments available. Non members £3. For more information phone 01460 234551.

LIMINGTON On Saturday 27 October from 7.30pm at the Parish Hall there is a talk by Steve George on Thomas Wolsey tracing his rise from Limington rector to Cardinal. Entry £7, includes light refreshments. For more information phone 01935 840719.

LONG SUTTON On Wednesday 14 November from 6.30pm the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Gardening on Clay’ by Martin Young. Flower competition. On Wednesday 28 November from 7.15pm at Long Sutton Village Hall there is an Art Lecture called ‘Fair Weather and Foul – 200 Years of British Marine Painting, 1800 to present day’ with Richard Kay of Lawrences.

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Tickets £15, includes glass of wine and canapés.

MARTOCK From Saturday 3 and Sunday 18 November from 11.00am to 5.00pm at All Saints’ Church there is a World War One Tribute. To mark the 100th anniversary of end of WW1 there will be a tribute to the men and women from Martock, Ash and the surrounding area who were involved in the war effort. On Friday 9 November from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the United Reformed Church it is Time For Tea. All welcome. For more information phone 01935 822929.

On Tuesday 13 November from 7.30pm at the Primary School the Gardening Society has a talk called ‘Container Gardening’ by a Gold Club speaker. Annual membership £10, Visitors £2. Tea, coffee and biscuits available.

For more information phone 01935 823366. On Wednesday 21 November from 2.00pm at the Recreation Ground Pavilion the WI host ‘The Somer Singers’ A Cappella Group. Visitors welcome. For more information phone 01935 508265. On Tuesday 27 November from 7.30pm at the Primary School the History Group have a talk

by Ross Aitken. The mastermind behind Dawes Twine Works at

West Coker and who led it onto the BBC’s Restoration series ten years ago, will tell the story from near collapse to perfect working order. Admission £3. For more information phone 01935 822202.

MERRIOTT On Tuesday 30 October from 7.30pm at the Tithe Barn the Gardening Club has a talk called ‘An Introduction to Orchids and How to Care for them’ with Howard Burnett. Bring your own orchids for advice at his ‘doctor’s surgery’. Refreshments, raffle and ‘flower of the month’ competition. Non members £2.

For more information phone 01460 72298. On Saturday 27 November from 7.30pm at the Tithe Barn the Gardening Club have a presentation called ‘White Garden’ with Neil Lovesey from Picket Lane Nursery. Neil will be talking on the progression of his new ‘White Garden’ and the difficulties this year keeping the gardens looking good despite the drought conditions.

Refreshments, raffle and ‘flower of the month’ competition. Non members £2 on the door. For more information phone 01460 72298.

MILBORNE PORT Every Friday until Friday 23 November from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Church House go along to ‘Face the Past – Facial Reconstruction and Archaeology’. Discover the stories of past lives, wonderful treasures & ancient cultures from around the world. Come face to face with your ancestors & look them in the eye. On Tuesday 13 November at 2.30pm the Gardening Club have their AGM. Entry £5. For more information phone 01963 32883.

MONTACUTE On Sunday 11 November from 7.30pm at St Catherine’s Church there is a talk called ‘The Universal Soldier – a Concert for Armistice Day’.

Songs, readings and stories from 200 years of war with members of Folk South West and actor Denis Lill. Tickets £5, includes refreshments, from 01935 824786.

All proceeds to St Catherine’s Church.

NORTH CADBURY On Saturday 21 November from 7.30pm at the Village Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘British Wild Orchids’ by Anne and John Bebbington. Guests £2.

NORTON SUB HAMDON On Wednesday 21 November from 7.30pm at the Village Hall

the Crewkerne Astronomical Society has a talk called ‘Astrophotography Old and New’ by Pete Adshead and Bob Mizon. Refreshments available.

Visitors £2, annual membership £18, under 16’s free. Time for any questions about astronomy.

OVER STRATTON On Monday 19 November from 7.30pm at Over Stratton Village Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘How to Build a Christmas Display’ by the Gardens Group, Louise Burks. Visitors £3. For more information email somersetdays@hotmail.com QUEEN CAMEL On Thursday 8 November from 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall the Horticultural Society have a talk called ‘Home Grown Fruit part 1’ with a speaker from Castle Gardens. Non members £2. For more information phone 01935 850673.

SEAVINGTON On Thursday 8 November from 7.30pm at the Millennium Hall the Gardening Club have a talk called ‘Berried Treasure’ with Jenny Short.

Visitors £2 on the door. Enquiries from 01460 249728.

SHERBORNE On Saturday 3 November from 2.30pm at the Digby Hall the Blackmore Vale and Yeovil National Trust Association presents a talk called ‘Artist’s view of 19th Century Rural Britain’ by Felicity Herring. This fully illustrated talk shows how 19th Century artists portrayed rural Britain, many of them showed idyllic pastoral scenes but others showed the reality of the hardworking life lead by the agricultural worker. Reflections of life in the countryside: the homes, working conditions, health, education and leisure are highlighted. Non members £5, includes tea and biscuits. For more information visit www.BVYNTassoc. wordpress.com. On Saturday 3 November from 2.30pm at Digby Hall the Blackmore Vale and National Trust Association has a talk called ‘Artist’s View of 19th Century Rural Britain’ with Feliciy Herring. Non members £5. Tea and biscuits available. For more information phone 01935 425383. On Tuesday 6 November from 7.00pm at the Digby Memorial Hall go along to ‘Society, Service & Sacrifice: Sherborne Remembers the First World War’.

This evening commemoration, led by Sherborne Museum,

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seeks to give a context to the lives and deaths of the 175 men listed on the town’s First World War memorial. The speakers will also assess the impact of wartime conditions on Sherborne society and explore how the war continued to affect lives after the signing of the armistice on 11 November 1918. Through illustrated talks and readings, they will bring to mind the immense debt of gratitude we owe to some 850 Sherbornians who served for King and Country.

Contributions will be made by the descendants of some of these men and women, and also by students from local schools.

Tickets £8 from the TIC, under 18’s free, glass of wine included.

On Tuesday 6 November from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at The RendezVous Age UK has an Information and Benefits Advice Surgery with a coffee morning.

Age UK are working to help older Sherborne residents to maximise their benefits entitlements, and to obtain information and advice on all matters pertaining to the over 50’s. For further information phone 01305 269444. On Wednesday 7 November from 3.30pm and 6.45pm at the Digby Hall the Arts Society have a talk called ‘Painting a Light’ by Roger Rosewell. This richly illustrated lecture traces the history of stained glass in churches from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day, looking at colour and storytelling with examples of important stained glass worth seeing. Visitors £7. On Thursday 15 November from 10.00am at the Digby Hall the Arts Society have a course called ‘Masters of Art Noveau: Emile Galle, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Rene Lalique’. This day provides an overview of the work of Galle, Tiffany and Lalique, placing these artists in the era of Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Entry £30. Booking

required at ww.theartssociety.org On Saturday 17 November from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at the Raleigh Hall ArtsLink have an artist demonstration called ‘Stunning Effects with Soft Pastels’ with Keith Stott.

Keith is in high demand throughout the South West for his demonstrations which show how he builds a picture from canvas to finish. Working in soft pastels and with a passion for landscapes and capturing light and mood, Keith’s outstanding work won him election to Member of the South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts in 2017.

Q&A’s welcome throughout.

Tickets £7.50, includes tea and biscuits, from the TIC on 01935 815341. On Tuesday 20 November from 12.00 noon at the Raleigh Hall Sherborne Good Neighbours are celebrating 30 years since its foundation at their annual get together. Good Neighbours was set up originally

by Sherborne Churches Together in 1988. A group of 50 volunteers continues to offer friendly assistance to all, of any age, who would welcome help. As demand for their services has increased they need more volunteers, particularly those who can spare a little time to drive people to hospital, surgeries, etc. For more information phone 01935 815806.

On Wednesday 21 November from 12.00 noon to 1.30pm at the Seasons Restaurant at the Eastbury Hotel there is a Kate Adie lunch and talk. Join Kate Adie, world renowned TV correspondent for lunch. Kate will talk about her fascinating life in front of the camera and will be available to sign copies of her best selling books for you afterwards correspondent, Kate’s memorable assignments include both Gulf Wars, four years of war in the Balkans,

the final NATO intervention in Kosovo and elections in 2000, the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster at Zeebrugge, the massacre at Dunblane, the Selby rail crash, the SAS lifting of the Iran Embassy Siege in London, the Bologna railway station bombing and the Tiananmen Square protest in Beijing in 1989. Tickets £30, includes 2 course lunch, from 01935 813131. £5 from each ticket sold will be donated to Kate’s charity of choice. On Friday 23 November from 7.00pm at the Raleigh Hall go along to ‘Earth, Air, Fire, Water’ – a sequence of poems based on the four elements. Tickets £3, includes glass of wine. On Thursday 29 November from 7.30pm at the Digby Hall the Floral Group have an Open Evening called ‘On A Starry Night’ by Emily Broomhead, international demonstrator.

Refreshments, raffle, sales. For more information and tickets phone 01935 813316.

SOMERTON On Tuesday 6 November from 7.15pm at the Parish Rooms the WI have a meeting. New members welcome. On Tuesday 13 November from 7.30pm at the

Parish Rooms the Somerset Wildlife Trust have a talk called ‘Owls in Somerset’. At this time of year, many species of British owls are prospecting for new homes. Eve Tigwell is the British Trust for Ornithology’s representative for Somerset and will tell us just what is going on at this time of year and how you may be able to help reporting their whereabouts. Non members £4. Booking required on 07973 534282. On Thursday 22 November from 7.00pm at Parish Rooms the History Society have a talk called ‘Joseph Lancaster and the British Schools Movement’ by Terry Ransome.

Guests £2. For more information phone Nancy on 01458 273859.

On Monday 26 November from 7.30pm at the Parish Rooms the Green Gardeners have demonstration on ‘Willow Weaving’ with Elaine Marks.

Refreshments available. Visitors £3. On Wednesday 28 November from 12.00 noon to 2.00pm at the Sports Club the Probus Club are meeting with lunch. For more information phone 01935 822968.

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Call us on 01935 Conference Center the Arts Society have an illustrated lecture called ‘Glue Pots’ by Stella Grace Lyons. Visitors £5.

For more information visit www. theartssocietynerochesouth somerset.org.uk. On Wednesday 28 November from 7.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall there is a talk called ‘Forde Abbey, nearly 900 Years of History’ with John Allen.

TINTINHULL On Wednesday 28 November from 7.30pm at Tintinhull Village Hall the Yeovil Flower Arrangers have their Christmas Floral Demonstration called ‘Festive, Floral and Funky’

by Hans Haverkamp, Dutch Master Florist, teacher and designer. Tickets £10.

WINCANTON On Friday 2 November from 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall the Gardeners Club have a talk called ‘Somerset Gardens’ by Christopher Bond.

Tea and coffee available. Non members £1.

YEOVIL On Friday 2 November from 7.30pm at the Holy Trinity Church the Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society have a talk called ‘World War I’ with Darren Berry. This will be about the local lads who went to war and the lasses, how they helped win the war. Guests £2. On Monday 12 November from 1.30pm at the Yeovil Court Hotel the Probus Club have their AGM. New members always welcome. Please contact their Secretary on 01935 88142 for further information. On Wednesday 28 November from 7.30pm at the Holy Trinity Church the Flower Arrangers have a demonstration with Hans Haverkamp. Visitors £5.

YETMINSTER On Wednesday 8 November from 2.30pm at St Andrew’s Hall the History Society have a talk called ‘A Coffers.

Clysters, Comfrey and Coifs’ with Janet Few. The lives of our seventeenth century ancestors.

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interpreter and thru’ her alter ego – ‘Mistress Agnes’ – brings to life living in the 17th century for everyday folk.

Walk 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.

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.

MILBORNE PORT On Sunday 4 and Sunday 18 November from 2.30pm from the Weighbridge there is a History and Heritage Group Walk. Celebrating 100 years since the war ended. For more information phone 01963 251549.

SHERBORNE On Sunday 18 November from 9.00am at Sherborne Sports Centre there is a Charity Chase. Choice of 1K, 2K, 5K, or 10K, with participants invited to don fancy dress in the theme of “Doctors and Nurses”. Lots of other fun and games for those not chasing. Entry forms available from Sherborne Sports Centre, Yeatman Hospital Main Reception or Minor Injures Unit; Sainsbury’s in store Community Notice Board or download at www. friendsoftheyeatman.org.uk Raising money for Friends of Yeatman Hospital.

SOMERTON On Thursday 1 and Thursday 15 November from 11.30am starting from the Library there is an hour long

Health Walk. Organised by Macmillan and The Ramblers Association. Local refreshments at the end at local pub. For more information phone Mo on 01458 274631. On Thursday 22 November from the Sports Club at 11.30am there is a Short Health Walk. Tea and coffee on return. For more information phone 01458 274631.

YEOVIL On Sunday 18 November at Aldon Hill go along to ‘Up, Down and Dirty’.

Run, crawl or climb your way around the fun 5k, tempting 10k or go all out with the filthy 15k.

Mud, hills and the odd obstacle all in the heart of Yeovil. Come and join St. Margaret’s Hospice for your muddy winter challenge!

To book your place, visit: www. st-margarets-hospice.org.uk and search ‘up down & dirty’ or call 0845 034 2188.

Workshop CASTLE CARY On Friday 2 November from 7.30pm at the Market House there is a Secret Stylist: Style Clinic. Wardrobe Consultant and Stylist, Natasha Musson is offering monthly Style Clinics on the first Friday evening of each month. The Style Clinics cover 6 different themes offering women informative, inspiring and fun classes to become more confident with their own personal style. All ages welcome.

Bookings essential as workshops are in small groups. £25 per class (£125 for six).

CHARLTON HORETHRONE On Saturday 17 November from 9.45am to 4.00pm at the Village Hall the Youth Theatre have a Workshop Day. For all young people aged 8 to 18 who can learn Theatre Skills and have fun.

Entry £10, includes lunch and refreshments. To book a place phone Bill 01963 220640.

HARDINGTON On Saturday 10 November from 10.00am at Hardington Village Hall there is a day course called ‘The Northern Renaissance of the Golden Age of Spanish Art’ with Janet Ravenscroft, art historian. Cost £28, includes lunch. Course ref C3529527. To register www.org. uk/online or 0300 3033464.

OBORNE On Saturday 10 November from 10.00am to

5.00pm at Oborne Village Hall there is a White Tara Day with healing, meditation and therapeutic pure sound with Anna Howard and Dean Carter.

Known for her capacity to bring swift healing and long life, in Tibetan Buddhism White Tara is regarded as a female Buddha.

The day will offer an introduction to White Tara, explaining who she is and ways of working with her energy through breathwork, meditation, guided visualisation, and feature a full crystal and Tibetan singing bowl soundbath in the afternoon . Bring lunch to share, and something warm to lie down on and a blanket to wrap around you for Soundbath. Entry £40, deposit £20. On Sunday 25 November from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Village Hall there is a Divine Union Soundbath.

SHERBORNE On Monday 12 November from 9.30am to 3.30pm at the Digby Hall the West Country Embroiderers have a workshop called ‘Scrappy Birds’ by Geraldine Field. £15 in advance. New members welcome. For details call Ann on 01963 34696. On Sunday 18 November from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at the Digby Memorial Hall the Sherborne Folk Band workshop. Suitable for all levels and all instruments. Learn to play folk tunes by ear, experiment with chords and arrangements.

Tickets £10 from Julia on 01935 817905 or £12 on the door. For more information visit www. laurelswift.co.uk YEOVIL On Thursday 29 November at the Tithe Barn in Yeovil from 11.30am to 1.30pm Simpson Millar have their monthly legal surgery.

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SUMPTUOUS WINTER WARMERS

By Thelma Drabik, Melbury Gallery

With the nights drawing in and the copper leaves falling from the trees Melbury Gallery has just what you need to keep you warm and cosy! Both practical and stylish there is no need to compromise on fashion this season; sumptuous clothes and accessories abound in our shop!

Mama b has always made the softest and most snuggly jumpers imaginable and this season is no different! Their clothing is simple in design with flattering shapes and they wash like a dream!

You will wear them year after year as they can go over practically any outfit be it a pair of jeans or worn over a dress for extra warmth. Mama b prides itself on being 100% authentic Italian made and focuses on attention to detail as well as cut and sourcing their exquisite fabrics.

Adini have also come up trumps with their warmer garments this year and their collections feature soft printed velour and some really lovely knitwear with statement embroidery patterns.

This will add an uplifting quality to any winter wardrobe in need of some colour and fun which is what we are all about at Melbury!

Alongside these wonderful jackets Adini also has some fabulous winter coats! The designs include one of this season’s must have hues; a zingy mustard! Bold and classic this coat cuts quite the elegant silhouette.

Oska has delivered some more of their breathtaking boiled wool coats and jackets. Wearing one of their meticulously well-made pieces on a crisp winter’s day will give every passer-by coat envy!

Of course never forget our beautiful range of Sahara clothing!

With the weather becoming colder now is the perfect time to accessorise with scarves! We have the latest Kapré designs in and they are exquisite! These scarves are adorned with embroidery and sequins and have some truly gorgeous patterns bursting with a variety of colours. They are superbly glamorous and will keep you warm. Why not pair one of the wonderful bejewelled scarves with some earrings? We have plenty to choose from including the stunning Ayala Bar range which has been a firm favourite with customers and staff!

One of a kind and incredibly intricate they are works of art you can wear! Why not go ahead and treat yourself to some of our pom pom jewellery goodies for a pop of fun and texture?

Come by our Sherborne and Dorchester shops for a reviving lift of vibrancy and warmth this winter. See you soon!

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by Sarah Jane Lewis (former Vogue Magazine Fashion Retail Editor) Fashion this Autumn/Winter must be a textile designer’s dream.

Never has there been such a robust mix of tweed, denim, cashmere, satin, silk, sparkle and fringing: animal prints and velvet - a real feast of tactile glamour! It is modern heritage, particularly with tweed reworked into a contemporary look, right down to footwear.

Find examples of these looks at White Feather, Cheap Street, Sherborne. This one off boutique, owned by Fiona Turner and established six years ago, is a little haven of fashion excellence and similar to a tiny art gallery, full of colour and texture!

Exclusive to White Feather in the area, are great labels: Vilagallo (Spanish - Quirky designs with fun applique & trimmings) Save the Queen (Italian showing fur edged puffa coats & capes from £350 with amazing textural detail) and Urbancode (British made - reversible faux fur & suede coat available in praline or black at £249).

Wonderful accessories also - including over the knee boots by Cara, Chelsea boots, bags, beads and more.

Trowbridge Gallery, Castle Cary is a favourite for amazing gifts, pictures and textiles but also fashion. This autumn, they

are stocking a beautiful range of traditional tweed coats with a contemporary twist - i.e. a pink or colbalt blue accent thread running through the tweed – some with bright satin linings with jewel colour velvet collars and trims and others with more subtle pewter velvet and satin linings – designed by Eliz Scott, exclusive to Trowbridge Gallery in the area, all beautifully cut and made by an ex-Saville row seamstress in small quantities. Retailing at £145 - £322. Other coats by Rino & Pelle, great knits, linens & silks by Fenella: Colours: navy, black & cream with cobalt blue jumper dresses by D.E.C.K. Oxford Mill, also in Castle Cary, is renowned for ‘affordable country elegance’ New this season is Chalk, a British made range of one size separates averaging at £35 per top. This tiny shop is full to the brim

Trowbridge Gallery Check tweed coat by Eliz Scott (varying prices)

with clothes, casual boots & shoes, leather accessories, wonderful gifts for men and women and a men’s department for smart, casual clothing including German made Meyer trousers (£89-99) and Holbrook & Jockey lounge wear. Shown in photo is a possum/merino/silk wrap by ‘Untouched World’ New Zealand at £149.95: available in steel, light silver & cosmos blue. (exclusive to Oxford Mill in the area) Another fabulous lifestyle boutique is Mine, High St. Shaftesbury. Since its new ownership in September 2017, their aim is to provide a beautiful environment to find the perfect outfit or gift and they certainly do with two floors of irresistible, affordable ideas including Brodie Cashmere, Denim Studio, Luella, Yerse, Primrose Park and more.

Behind Clouds - Caprice Boot £89 Oxford Mill - Possum/silk mix wrap by ‘Untouched World’ £149.95

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White Stuff - Annie Striped jumper £120

Mistral - Cable jumper £49.99 Alice skirt £49.99

Mine Boutique - Striped mohair jumper by Wyse £145

TWO COMMENDABLE HIGH STREET CHAINS: White Stuff for their clever lighting, polite staff and well stocked rails of very affordable, pretty clothes and accessories in great colours & patterns: branches in Sherborne, Dorchester, Taunton, Wells & Bath.

Mistral is a smaller high street chain offering British designed casual clothing in bespoke prints and unique colours, mainly reflecting the countryside. There are 19 stores across the UK, including Sherborne, Shaftesbury, Wells & Bath.

Find head to toe styling every season in capsule collections which can be mixed and matched.

White Stuff - Leah Chelsea Boot £99.95

White Feather, Sherborne Reversible faux fur/suede coat by Urbancode £249

Finally, Behind Clouds, Market Place, Somerton is an independent shop stocking cleverly chosen boots, shoes, bags, hats, gloves which make you realise it is unnecessary to travel far to find stylish footwear and accessories at reasonable prices: Mostly German and Spanish collections by Tamaris, Lunar, Caprice with weatherproof hats by Olney and Owen Barry bags made locally in Street, retailing at £80£160 with individual colour requests accepted.

This season shows predominately black footwear, often with contrasting trim and a lot of suede. Pia Rossini smooth wool gloves, fully lined with subtle decoration sell at just £20.

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Property & Interiors WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF INTERIORS THIS AUTUMN?

by Carina Syms

There is a lot going on in the world of “interiors” with a number of new collections coming out at this time of year.

Here at Compton Smith our favourites, amongst the many, are the Palampore Print collection from Lewis and Wood and the Autumn Collection from Colefax & Fowler which consists of lots of luxurious embroideries and velvets.

The Lewis & Wood collection is based around 18th century Palampores (Hindi for bed-cover) from the Coromandel coast of India and also one found in the V&A. The colours and designs are stunning and have a whimsical feel to them and would make beautiful curtains.

Colefax & Fowler have produced some great designs this season all based around Autumnal colours. They have a huge selection of fabrics suitable for everything from upholstery to blinds and curtains. We also have some new brands in the showroom – beautiful Italian wools from Filippo Vecher and some colourful print designs from Charlotte Gaisford.

Farrow & Ball have also recently launched nine new paint colours which have generated a lot of interest with De Nimes, School House White and Sulking Room Pink proving particularly popular. Little Greene, along with Paint & Paint Library and Zoffany and Earthborn are also as popular as ever with Compton Smith customers.

You can see all of this, and more, in the Compton Smith showroom where the Manager, Arabella Syms, will be delighted to help you. Also, should you need to have any curtains made or chairs re-upholstered we have a number of professional curtain makers and upholsters at our disposal. We also provide a full interior decorating service with Carina Syms, the owner of the business, currently managing a number of projects for both local and London based clients.

We are located on the edge of Shaftesbury in the Wincombe Business Park with dedicated free parking outside the showroom. We look forward to seeing you.

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THE AUTUMN HOUSE MARKET

by Chris McCaughey, Stags Estate Agents

Firstly, please let me state that this is not going to be just another tale of property market woe, the likes of which we have been seeing in the news for so many months now. There is no escaping the fact that the property market has seen a challenging summer, with doom and gloom dominating the headlines and lots of uncertainty about what the future will bring for the UK. All over the country, a proportion of those who would otherwise be thinking seriously about upping sticks in search of a new lifestyle have sat firmly back on their hands until Brexit is over and done with. Contacts in London and the South East have found this particularly noticeable over the summer, but a more positive outlook is back in force now the autumn market is upon us.

Some of the most prominent, and frankly terrifying, news stories this summer have centred on falling house prices; a symptom of a market with more properties available than buyers for them.

In August, the Rightmove House Price Index reported a national average asking price of £301,973, which was 2.3% lower than the figure for July. However, many canny buyers took this opportunity to come out of hiding and snap up a property which only a month before may have been just out of financial reach. London agents reported a 6% increase in the number of sales being agreed throughout September, which naturally bodes well for regional property markets in the coming months as South East buyers sell their homes and flock to the provinces in search of a slower pace of life, adding to the already noticeably higher volumes of local buyers in the market place.

With the “smart money” now back in the market place, this is truly an exciting time for anyone thinking of moving during the rest of 2018, or indeed the first quarter of 2019, to put their property on the market. It is easy to be disheartened by the dismal outlook portrayed by the media, but anyone reading between the lines will recognise a variety of reasons to be cheerful. An upswing in the number of buyers out there will result in greater competition for quality properties, which in turn is certain to lead to house prices recovering from the summer dip.

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TRAVEL

MILES MORGAN TRAVEL - THE HOME OF RIVER CRUISE As the “The Home of River Cruise” we continue to see a rapidly growing interest in the demand for this type of holiday.

Due to this, we are delighted to announce edition 3 of our river cruise Travel Talk brochure for 2019 packed full of new and inspiring offers and itineraries. As a main agent for all the country’s main river cruise companies we have expertly trained River Cruise Specialists in every shop.

Many have sampled a wide variety of itineraries and ships for the benefit of providing you with first-hand knowledge and advice.

Why River Cruise?

by Heather Muir, Miles Morgan Travel

Miles Morgan Travel THE HOME OF

RIVER CRUISE NEW RIVER CRUISE BROCHURE OUT NOW AT MILES MORGAN TRAVEL

You might not know much about river cruising, or yet understand its appeal. We’re finding that many of our seasoned ocean cruise customers are now discovering river cruising for so many reasons:

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• There are so many new stunning destinations to discover • Smaller ships are more intimate, and you can moor right in the heart of cities and explore from the ship on foot • You enjoy ever-changing spectacular scenery

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• There are no ‘at sea’ days so you can explore on every single day of your holiday

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The choice of river cruise lines can seem quite overwhelming.

Do you choose to cruise with a company you’ve heard of or is there another river cruise line out there that would be perfect for you? We work with every river cruise line and our new brochure features a selection of our most popular cruise lines, so whatever your questions, we can advise on the one that would be perfect for you.

We’re Local

The great news is that we’re local to you here in Yeovil and we have been voted The Best Travel Agent in the South West and South Wales for 2018 for the third year running, and even better than that we have also been voted The Best Travel Agent in the UK. Our River Cruise Specialists are at the end of the phone until 10pm. We can discuss river cruising in any way that suits you - pop in and see us at 2 Borough Arcade, make an appointment for a coffee and a chat, or call us on 01935 428488.

We look forward to hearing from you soon

Gardening Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th Nov

OPEN HOUSE

10am - 4pm

Great Stuff from Japan for Christmas

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Stocking Fillers & Gardening Gifts Bring your tools for a Sharpening Demo 10% discount on all products & special offers 20% off any tripod ladder taken away that day Sushi, snacks & drinks Niwaki, 8 Chaldicott Barns, Semley, Shaftesbury SP7 9AW RSVP : www.niwaki.com/openhouse 01747 445059

GARDENING

GREAT STUFF FROM JAPAN FOR CHRISTMAS Local business Niwaki is holding another of its hugely popular Open House events at its showroom near Shaftesbury this November. This unique local business has its origins in Japan where founder Jake Hobson, a leading authority on cloud pruning and topiary, first discovered the Tripod Ladders around which the extensive range of Japanese products has grown.

The business now sells a full range of the lightweight and super stable Tripod Ladders to keen and professional gardeners as well as fine pruning tools such as secateurs and shears, gardening accessories and the most extensive range of Japanese kitchen knives in the South West.

Jake and the team have such a passion for the products and the Open House event is a great opportunity to get personalised advice on selecting ladders, tools and kitchen knives just in time for Christmas. Founder Jake

says ‘We have a new showroom at the warehouse in Semley so love an opportunity to show our customers the full range of tools all in one place.

With many keen gardeners in the area there is always plenty of gardening chat as well as opportunity to learn how to keep the tools sharp with our sharpening stones and try some Japanese food.’

Christmas shopping is optional, but if you can’t resist their gifts for gardeners and stocking fillers there is a 10% on the day discount and 20% on ladders if they are taken away that day.

Niwaki Open House; Friday 23 & Saturday 24 November 10am-4pm.

8 Chaldicott Barns, Semley, Shaftesbury, SP7 9AW www.niwaki.com/openhouse

Gardening Talk at Sculpture by the Lakes with The Sunday Times Gardening Editor, Caroline Donald Caroline Donald, the Sunday Times Gardening editor for nearly 20 years, will be at Sculpture by the Lakes on Wednesday 7 November from 11am to talk about her new book The Generous Gardener.

Tickets cost £15 and will include entry into the sculpture park (usual cost £10pp) and a chance to enjoy the sculpture park in all its autumnal glory.

The Generous Gardener by Caroline Donald What do the famous actor, the bestselling novelist, the international musician and the model have in common? Like millions of us, they love their gardens. Gardening is an art form through which everyone from lords to labourers can express themselves. And, as gardening editor of the Sunday Times, Caroline Donald has been allowed beyond the gate of many a private paradise both in Britain

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and abroad to share this passion.

In her new book, The Generous Gardener, are the stories, in words and pictures, of more than forty private gardens, including those belonging to Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton, Jilly Cooper, Kelly Brook, Penelope Hobhouse, Bob Flowerdew, Roy Lancaster, Luciano Giubbilei, and Dan Pearson. In this fascinating talk Caroline will discuss the gardens she has visited and answer any questions you might have.

To book please either email the office on info@sculpturebythelakes. co.uk, call the office on 07720 637808 or visit the events page on www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk

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GARDENING

Sandhurst Garden Design

UP THE GARDEN PATH

Julie Haylock Garden Designer 20 Sandhurst Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2LG

by Julie Haylock Sandhurst Garden Design Visiting gardens that are open to the public at anytime of the year is a great way to get planting ideas and design inspiration for your own garden. Whether the garden is small and privately owned and on show as part of the National Garden Scheme (NGS), or large and stately, there is always an idea or two you can pinch!

Autumn is a great time to start making plans for your garden for next year, whether you plan to create a new design for the whole garden or to update your existing borders, now is the perfect time to make a start!

At the beginning of September we visited family in East Sussex and managed to squeeze in a visit to two gardens I have wanted to see for some time: Nymans at Handcross www.nationaltrust.org. uk/nymans and Great Dixter at

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Northiam www.greatdixter.co.uk . We had fantastic weather and both gardens had lots of stunning autumn colour to see.

Nymans is owned by the National Trust, and the garden is a mixture of formal and informal borders.

The house itself is partly in ruin, having been destroyed by a disastrous fire in 1947 which gives it a gothic fairytale feel.

The garden suffered much damage in the Great Storm of October 1987 losing 487 of its mature trees and shrubs, but is has recovered well and there is still plenty to see.

The garden has plant collections from Tasmania in the wild garden, and plants from Chile and China can be found in the walled garden.

There is a wonderful fragrant rose garden with many different varieties to enjoy and even a lake

Contact Julie for garden and border design, planting plans, plant selection advice and garden styling

BBC Gardeners’ World Live Gold Medal Award Taunton Flower Show Gold Medal Award and The Western Daily Press Cup for Best Show Garden and woodland walks of varying distances for you to explore.

The following day we visited Great Dixter, the home of the late great gardener and writer Christopher Lloyd. Following his death in 2006 the house is now under the stewardship of Head Gardener Fergus Garrett.

This picturesque house is surrounded by gardens, much of it designed by Edwin Lutyens.

The long borders are a mixture of shrubs, grasses, climbers, hardy and tender perennials and annuals all growing together in a rich tapestry of colour. These borders

may not be low maintenance, but they did look stunning in the sunshine!

In addition there is an orchard, a vegetable garden, and an exotic garden with its hardy banana plants (Musa basjoo), Dahlias and Cannans adding to the tropical feel.

Both of these gardens and many more nearer to home, are well worth a visit at this time of year, and with the leaves starting to turn colour, it is a great way to while away a few hours!

Until next time Julie

MINORITY GARDENING INTERESTS

by Mike Burks, The Gardens Group In the garden centre industry, we are often concerned about where the gardeners of the future (and therefore our customers) are going to come from. Garden sizes are reducing, many more people especially the younger generations live in rented accommodation and there are so many other factors that compete with our time.

There is a very positive trend towards filling our living and work spaces with houseplants, which offers many health and wellbeing benefits but I’m also keen on getting more people gardening outside.

It has struck me recently that there may be a market, albeit very niche, with Goth gardeners! Is there such a thing I hear you ask… well maybe not, but there are a number of plants that are black in either flower, stem or foliage to make it possible to create such a gardener.

These include the wonderful Ophiopogon planipiscus nigrescens known commonly as the Boot Lace plant, which is quite often found in the ornamental grass department in our garden centres, but in fact they are part of the Lily family.

Its grass-like leaves are flat and strap-like and do look like old fashioned boot laces hence the name and the foliage is very black but has a 20

purple flower in the summer followed by black berries. Useful as a ground cover plant even in the shade, this evergreen looks good all year round especially as a contrast plant against a gold or light coloured background. It also works well in winter baskets and tubs.

Dogwoods (Cornus alba) are usually known for their bright red winter stems but Cornus kesselringii has stems which turn black in the winter months after its leaves have turned blackish in the autumn. The stems are really striking particularly when the winter sun catches them.

Tulips can be very stylish and none more so than Paul Scherer. For best results plant the bulbs in November for flowering the following spring. They can be grown in a tub as well as the border. In the summer, look out for the Salvia Black and Blue which as the name suggests has extraordinary black and blue flowers. I grew a wonderful tub of these in the summer and they looked fabulous right through June into late September An all-black garden may look a bit odd but offset by the gold of say a Choisya Sundance or Goldfinger such black plants can be really dramatic so even if like me you have no intention

of becoming a Goth there could be a place for them in your garden. If you are a Goth then whatever, you may not be that bothered either way.

BUSINESS & FINANCE

ADVERTORIAL

RETAIL GROWTH IN SHERBORNE

TOWN CENTRE

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Craig Howes of Gilbie Roberts Accountants welcomes three new retail businesses to the town centre.

Gilbie Roberts consists of partners Craig Howes and Paul Gilbie assisted by team members Melanie Lovatt, Betty Gordon and Helen Turner. The firm is based in Yeovil and helps many local small and medium sized businesses in South Somerset and Dorset with accounts, tax and business advice.

We have been pleased to help PSJ Jewellers with their financial affairs over recent years and were delighted when they advised us of their planned expansion into Sherborne.

At about the same time Yvonne Lehman also decided to set up her business, Just Bears, almost next door to PSJ. It’s great to see entrepreneurs putting their faith in the town and we will give them both all the support and encouragement we can.

We also help Charlotte Fairclough, who owns Pure Hair in Half Moon Street, with her financial affairs and it struck us that these three business have a lot in common and amongst others they are the very lifeblood of the town. independent retailers like these need support from all of us.

This gave us the idea to showcase these three business, which we do below.

PSJ Jewellers opened in the upper end of Cheap Street in July this year. The family business has a long history as jewellers in Yeovil where Tony’s father, Herbert White, originally opened in Princes Street in 1937.

This third-generation business is now owned

by Tony and Jacqui White, whose daughter

Chloë recently left London to join PSJ in Cheap Street with enthusiasm.

“For several years we have been interested in opening in Sherborne, so when No. 42 became vacant we quickly grasped the opportunity”, explained Tony. “Sherborne is such a beautiful and dynamic town, and we’ve been delighted by the warm welcome we have received from the town”, said Jacqui.

Chloë added, “We strongly believe that the high street can and must remain a vibrant place to visit and enjoy. Specialist retailers like ours have a key role to play in offering the community traditional service and professional expertise, alongside fresh ideas and modern designs”.

Yvonne Lehman started with a concession in The Emporium in Yeovil and then graduated to a pop up shop in the Quedam in Yeovil at the end of 2017 and it was such a success that she decided it was time to take a leap of faith and open up a permanent shop.

‘I had been looking for premises in the area for sometime and had decided that Sherborne was the prime location for me and it was with great excitement that I found premises in Cheap Street in March 2018’ explained Yvonne.

The shop sells a huge range of collectible and rare bears including Steiff and Merrythought, along with a massive range of other soft toys and bears from the highest quality suppliers.

In addition there is a monthly workshop, where customers can make their own mohair

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toy under the expert guidance of Sara Finch of Bower Hinton Bears.

Charlotte Fairclough took over Pure Hair from Michael Williams in May 2017 having previously worked in the salon.

‘Buying the salon was a huge decision for me but as soon as Michael told me he was going to sell it I knew I just had to buy it’ explained Charlotte.

Half Moon Street is a superb location, almost next door to the inconic Sherborne Abbey.

The salon employs a number of stylists and Charlotte has been delighted with clients reaction to her taking over the business.

The salon has been in Sherborne for many years and will continue to be at the forefront of new styles and innovation in the fashion industry.

‘It has been fantastic for us to have the opportunity to become involved with PSJ, Just Bears and Pure Hair and we look forward to seeing them grow over the coming years along with the rest of the town centre. I have so much admiration for anyone who follows their passion and sets up a business - they deserve every success’ concluded Craig.

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BUSINESS & FINANCE

LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM BANANARAMA

By Peter Radford, Beyond This Before the summer, having booked to see Michael Buble in concert at Hyde Park with my wife for our anniversary, we discovered that one of the support acts was Bananarama who ended up being the highlight of the show since we missed Buble due to a torrential downpour and a toxic mix of alcohol and antibiotics on my wife’s part that led to our departing early!

Bananarama opened with their 1982 hit ‘It ain’t what you do’ which reminded me of some leadership advice I’d received long before. The full lyric goes, ‘It ain’t what you do it’s the way that you do it and that’s what gets results! ‘ How very true. This is usually the difference between effective and ineffective leaders; the difference between successful businesses and those that fizzle out: Because leading anything is going to involve interaction with people. And people are strange and complicated creatures whose moods and whims are constantly changing.

Whether you succeed or fail will be down to people: customers… whether they buy; employees… whether they stay and follow; investors… whether they believe and commit. So the way you interact and present to these people is critical. You may have a great product, but if you can’t communicate with your audience or motivate your team then your product will never see the light of day. It’s not what you do, it’s the way that you do it.

Simon Sinek developed this idea with his ‘Golden Circle’: What, How, Why. He suggests that “people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.”

Most people can tell you what they do and they can tell you how they do it, but most don’t have clarity over WHY they do it. But communicating the WHY to your investors, employees and customers is what provides emotional wind and gives your

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business its soul. This speaks to the way you go about marketing your product and the way you go about leading your team.

People centred or product centred.

What’s your WHY? WHY do you do what you do? Are you doing what you do because you believe in it? Or is it just to get money and pay the bills? Is it just a job to you? If it’s just a job then you won’t stay the course.

When a better paid job comes along you’ll take it - which means you’re not committed to what you’re doing. And if you’re not committed, you’ve already limited your potential for success, because success always requires commitment: GRIT (see last month’s column).

Do your employees know WHY they’re doing what they’re doing? Do they believe in it?

Have you communicated your WHY to them? Are they on board? Because if they’re not, if it’s just a job to them, then they too will jump ship when something better comes along.

When your company or organisation lives and breathes your WHY, you give your customer more than just a product or service; you give them a motive, a reason to buy your product or service.

Peter Radford is a speaker and trainer working with organisations to help them make a game-changing impact.

RECENT MARKET VOLATILITY

By Mark Salter, Financial Planner Up until the beginning of this year we had experienced relative calm in the world markets.

Between January and April this year and again as I write this early in October, the increase in volatility in the stock market has resulted in renewed anxiety for many investors.

While it may be difficult to remain calm during a substantial market decline, it is important to remember that volatility is a normal part of investing. Additionally, for long-term investors, reacting emotionally to volatile markets may be more detrimental to portfolio performance than the drawdown itself.

REACTING IMPACTS PERFORMANCE If one was to try and time the market in order to avoid the potential losses associated with periods of increased volatility, would this help or hinder longterm performance?

If current market prices aggregate the information and expectations of market participants, stock mispricing cannot be systematically exploited through market timing. In other words, it is unlikely that investors can successfully time the market, and if they do manage it, it may be a result of luck rather than skill. Further complicating the prospect of market timing being additive to portfolio performance is the fact that a substantial proportion of the total return of stocks over long periods comes from just a handful of days. Since investors are unlikely to be able to identify in advance

which days will have strong returns and which will not, the prudent course is likely to remain invested during periods of volatility rather than jump in and out of stocks. Otherwise, an investor runs the risk of being on the side-lines on days when returns happen to be strongly positive.

CONCLUSION While market volatility can be nerve-racking for investors, reacting emotionally and changing long-term investment strategies in response to shortterm declines could prove more harmful than helpful. By adhering to a well-thought out investment plan, ideally agreed upon in advance of periods of volatility, investors may be better able to remain calm during periods of short-term uncertainty.

FFP provide a scientific and evidence based approach to investing which works alongside your personal circumstances and goals for the future.

If you are interested in finding our more about our services, please visit www.ffp.org.uk or contact Mark Salter on 01935 813322.

SAVE ON BILLS

MORE HEAT THAN LIGHT IN THE ENERGY BUSINESS

COMPUTING

By Edward Covill, Ten Go

The chaotic energy market has the advantage of enabling users to make savings, but there are traps we should not fall into. More people are realising the value of switching and some 250, 000 are now changing per month. To justify price increases, some companies blame the increase on wholesale gas prices.

However, the cost of gas is only 38% of the total cost, the balance being made up of network costs and administration. Switching gives an average saving is £300pa.

Generally you may find that various consortia offer the best deal. You can try NHS, Martin Money Tips and The Mail Energy Club. One of the newer companies offering low cost energy is “Octopus.” They are recommended by “Which.” If you have a contract, you can cancel within 49 days of termination date. A new supplier will sort the switch for you. You will need an up to date meter reading and a rough idea of how much you spend per annum.

As expected the Government has put a cap on energy prices but you can easily beat their capped figure by shopping around. The big six will soon become the big five if approval is given to the merger of NPower and SSSE. The new main suppliers will be British Gas, Eon, EDF, NPower/SSE and Scottish Power.

BG will be the only British owned company of the five - Germany, France and Spain owning the others. There are about 70 smaller independent companies to choose from.

Check energy bills. Often we just pay up without proper checking. Amongst the worst for customer service and faulty billing is Green Star Energy - repeatedly sending inaccurate bills that are too high: or bills for money not owing; customers are unable to get sensible replies when complaints are made. Green Star has about 250,000 customers.

As usual call from 5am daily or email covill. tengo@btinternet.co for further information

INTERNET BROWSING & SEARCHING MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU

By Jimmy Flynn, Milborne Port Computers The definition of an Internet Browser says that it is a program that converts web page programming language (HTML – Hyper Text Mark-up Language) and graphical & multi-media content (bells & whistles!) into what you see on your PC screen.

When you ask your PC to go to google.com, it does a number of things in order …

1. It says to itself, “Oh, that’s a web page, I’ll start the browser” 2. The browser says, “I’ll ask my Domain Name Server (DNS) where google.com lives 3. The DNS sends back the IP address of google.com (it’s internet address) 4. The browser then asks your Internet Service Provider (BT, PlusNet, Virgin, TalkTalk etc) to go to the IP address server 5. The IP address server sends back the web page in HTML 6. The browser converts that into the pretty pictures, text and sounds that you see on your screen

… all in the blink of an eye!!

When you click a button or link on a web page the process is repeated.

There are many browsers to choose from, about 75 at the last count, but only about half a dozen really matter: Chrome, Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari & Opera. They all do the same thing to a greater or lesser degree, and which one you use is entirely up to you, just like buying a new car: Ford or Vauxhall, Citroen or Peugeot … 4 wheels, 3 pedals and an engine!

As many of you will have upgraded to Windows 10, you may have noticed that the default browser is the new “Microsoft Edge”, this replaces the aging Internet Explorer that is still available but hidden away. 10 years ago, 90% of PC users used Internet Explorer as that was what came packaged with your Windows operating system.

Since then the market has proliferated with offerings from other companies keen to sign you up as a user to get greater advertising revenues.

So what’s a search engine? It’s a database of the content of millions of web pages that can be searched by YOU and displayed in a prioritised order. Google is a search engine as is Yahoo, Bing, Ask and Excite. They make their money by displaying paid-for results at the top of the list and by displaying advertisements related to your search all over the page. Google rules the roost with over 90% of the market and their data is used by many others.

friend of mine was a dentist and one day I asked him which toothpaste was the best. He answered “the one you like the taste of best, it’s the brushing that really keeps your teeth clean”. Wise words!

What browser should you use and what search engine should you use? The one that suits you the best and the one you’re used to and the one that makes you happy! The father of a school

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If you’re not happy with your browser or search provider, then change. As always, if you need help or advice, you know where to come!

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Care CARE

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By Jade Cleal, the Carlauren Group

If you have a friend or a relative staying in a care home you may decide to avoid lunch times or you may not feel welcome at dinner, but at a Carlauren Care Resort our residents are always free to have friends and family join them and it’s very likely the menu will rival some of the best restaurants around.

This is because we’re passionate about serving the best local and seasonal foods.

We’re investing in kitchen gardens at each of our homes, with gardeners working closely with chefs to produce home-grown ingredients from herbs to edible flowers. We encourage residents to get involved in the cultivating and picking of our seasonal produce so ‘greenhouse to plate’ really is as fresh as we can get it.

Our menus are prepared in consultation with residents and our chefs are always ready to pull out all the stops for special occasions so you don’t need to worry about booking a table for your special family meal. Mealtimes at our homes are a fine dining experience to rival the very best hotels.

Nutrition is really important to us at Carlauren so we only serve our residents filtered water to ensure that they only get the very best, we also understand that sometimes our appetites lessen so the food we do serve has to really perform.

Meet our executive chef: Mathieu Eke

Home-grown in Yeovil, Mathieu oversees our dedicated team of chefs to bring you fine dining, every day. By sourcing local and seasonal ingredients Mathieu is passionate about creating ‘works of art on a plate’, combining traditional British classics with a gastronomic twist.

After studying at Bournemouth & Poole College – one of the UK’s leading catering colleges and one of the top 20 in the world - Mathieu worked for Antony Worrall Thompson at the famous 190 Queens Gate in London, and then for Phil Vickery at the Michelin-starred Castle Hotel in Taunton where, at the age of 25, he was given his first head chef position to run its Brazz restaurant.

Following a period at the beautiful three-rosette Holne Chase manor house on the edge of Dartmoor, Mathieu returned to his home town as head chef - and then landlord - of the award-winning Helyar Arms in East Coker, Yeovil winning many local and national awards including a ranking in the Top 50 gastro pubs in the UK. Mathieu joined Carlauren in January 2017 to set the standard for a premium dining experience at all our facilities.

Here’s a sample menu to show what you can expect when you stay with us:

STARTERS

Seared Queen Scallops with Pomegranate, Baby Coriander Leaves, Blood Oranges & Salmon Caviar Air-dried Fillet of Beef with Berry Capers, Pecorino Cheese, Smoked Flaked Salt & Truffle Oil Duck Liver & Morel Parfait with Carrot & Orange Marmalade, Toasted Brioche, Caramelised Quince Apples & Fig Glaze

MAINS

Poached Fillet of Halibut with Samphire, Crayfish Cake, Minted Pea Purée & Pesto Beurre Blanc Pan-Roasted Loin of Venison with Mini Cottage Pie, Heritage Carrots, Baby Kale Tops & Cardamom Jus Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Golden Beets, Tempura Asparagus, Poached Quail Egg, Garden Flowers & Pea Shoots

DESSERTS

Boiled Egg, Italian Meringue with Mango Sorbet & Vanilla Shortbread Individual Caramelised Apple Egg Custard Tart with Earl Grey Tea Ice Cream Orange Chocolate Marquise with Sautéed Apricots & Pistachio Tuiles Bon Appétit and we look forward to meeting you soon!

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LEGAL

SLIP or TRIP ACCIDENTS

- What Evidence Do I Need to Make a Claim

By Lorraine Brown, Battens Solicitor

Lorraine Brown from our personal injury team explains how if you are out and about and you have an accident because someone has not ensured proper safety precautions are in place, you may be entitled to compensation.

The biggest reasons for suffering accidents in public are because people have either slipped on wet or slippery floors in public buildings such as supermarkets or bars, or tripped on uneven surfaces on pavements or streets.

Slipping or tripping accidents can cause various injuries, some of which can have a serious impact on your health. If you have had an accident of this nature and it wasn’t your fault, then you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation for your injuries and associated financial losses.

If you have been injured, obtaining evidence will obviously not be the first thing that springs

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to mind. It is however essential to support any potential claim.

In slip or trip claims, your legal representative will always need to see evidence of the slip or trip hazard as it was at the time of your accident. If the accident was caused by a spillage in a public building, such as a supermarket, this would ideally consist of a video or a photograph.

If the accident was caused by an uneven paving slab, your legal representative will need to see a photograph of the paving slab showing the depth of the defect with a measuring tape or ruler. This photograph should be taken at street level so that the precise measurement

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of the depth of the defect is shown correctly and again the photograph should be taken of the defect as it was at the time of your accident, i.e. before the Council has made any repair.

If there were any witnesses to your accident, and they are happy to assist, take their contact details and confirm that you will be in touch with them in due course.

Finally, it is important that you retain any receipts for

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prescriptions, medical aids, travel costs, etc, that you may have had to purchase, and also keep a note of care and assistance that you may have required, as these items could all form part of a claim for compensation.

If you have been injured and wish to make a claim, please call Battens Personal Injury Department on 0800 6528411.

We will be very happy to assist you.

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PET HEALTH

HISTORY

THE CHANGING FACE OF THE VETERINARY WORLD

By Matt Saunders BVetMed MRCVS, Newton Clarke Partnership Last month I introduced two new members of the vet team, Peter Luscombe and Amaia Goiri Tafalla.

Despite these very welcome additions we are once again looking to recruit another vet to care for a growing number of pets coming through our doors and advertising has already begun!

As these changes suggest, the veterinary world is currently a very dynamic one and we are now the only independently owned (non-corporate) veterinary practice in Yeovil and Sherborne. I think this provides a number of significant benefits to both pets and pet owners, but more on this over the next few months.

One benefit of independence is it allows us to set our own arrangements for emergency cover when the surgeries are closed. At present we still share this with another practice on a 50/50 split and are the only surgeries to provide emergency treatment for pets in Yeovil and Sherborne, seven days a week.

Currently most other practices have emergency arrangements based in other towns for at least part of the week. We appreciate that pet owners would rather see their own vet, especially in an emergency, but sharing our services with another practice and allowing our team necessary time off, provides them with

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a degree of work-life balance, making them fresh for the challenges each day brings. I am always happy to discuss these arrangements, so please feel free to contact me if you have any concerns whatsoever.

Graham Watson set up our original Yeovil surgery approximately forty five years ago on Wyndham Hill before our move to Preston Road in 2017.

Mark Newton-Clarke joined Graham and set up a Sherborne Surgery at Station House before moving to its current site on Lower Acreman Street, fifteen years ago. I then joined Mark as a partner in July, 2014. The next phase of progression for our practice is a facelift for Sherborne. We have recently received design proposals to renovate both the interior and exterior, updating and modernising the practice in both appearance and functionality again benefitting pets, pet owners and our team alike. It’s a really exiting time and I can’t wait to progress these ideas and designs, embarking on the next stage of development for our practice. It won’t happen immediately but the process has started!

As I have said before, the world is changing but so are we and we’re trying hard to keep ahead of that curve, not just maintaining but improving the levels of pet care and owner relationships that has stood us apart over the years.

THE SHERBORNE DIVERSIONS:

Horse and pony racing on Lenthay Green

By George Tatham Interest and participation in sport occupied a large place in the affections of 18th century Englishmen and it was horse-racing, pugilism and cricket that attracted large crowds and anticipated the development of commercial sport in the 19th century. The number of race courses rose steadily, until legislation was introduced in 1740 to curtail the number of ‘horse races’ by stipulating that prizes should be at least £50 in value. The majority of race courses were located near towns which could provide a vital range of services to cater for competitors and spectators: food, drink, accommodation, entertainment, stabling, saddlery and farriery.

While the first recorded Dorset meeting took place at Blandford in 1603, the first Sherborne meeting on ‘Lenty Green’ is recorded in the Sherborne Mercury for 3 July 1749. Horses and ponies competed in two races over three heats, four miles each heat with the winners receiving a ‘handsome saddle.’ In the morning, a match of Sword and Dagger (a form of cudgels,) between Dorset and Somerset was held. The costs of the meeting were raised by subscription and an entry fee of 5/- for each horse. The map of the 1834 Terrier in the offices of Porter Dodson shows the race course, a distance of 1943 yards (1 mile 183 yards) or 8.8 furlongs. Races were more a matter of stamina than speed.

The Sherborne Diversions became part of the pattern of the year, causing William Willmott, silk thrower, to bemoan the absence of his workers at the two summer fairs and races in 1781. The usual race days being Tuesday and Wednesday. Richard Bellamy, Sherborne attorney, describes the meeting in 1794, declaring ‘these races were quite capital.’ In 1811, the Diversions become Sherborne Races with horses competing for silver cups, value £50 each. The following year, horses could be entered at Weatherbys, London or the Clerk of the Course at the Antelope Inn for a fee of two guineas and the racing at Sherborne now came under the prevailing Jockey Club regulation.

To cater for the influx of crowds, various entertainments in the morning were provided in the form of cock-fighting, cudgels, fives, football and pigeon shooting competitions with ‘ordinaries’ (set lunches) provided by the Antelope. In the evening a ball or race dinner was held and, regularly, Mr Wollard, hairdresser from Bath, was on hand at the Blue Boar. On the course, booths for the provision of drink and stalls could be erected. Tragedy struck in 1798 with the unfortunate death of a Mr Drew, run down by a rider following behind the runners. This practice was banned and also, any dog seen on the course was shot.

Potentially attractive races were introduced, including the Yeomanry Cup, the Ladies Plate, the Hunters Stakes, with three leaps over common hurdles and the Railway Stakes but spectator interest and entries declined in the 1850s. A meeting was held in 1853 but efforts to revive the Sherborne Diversions in 1854 failed.

LIFESTYLE

INSPIRATIONS FOR THE CURIOUS SHOPPER

By Dawn Woodward, The Emporium, Yeovil

Welcome once again to our column all about The Emporium, Yeovil’s most eclectic and diverse shopping experience...

Before I continue, I have some exciting news to share with you: we won an award!

We proudly accepted the ‘Best overall shop window display in Yeovil’ award during the recent Yeovil In Bloom awards. The shiny shield and certificate is displayed in our café.

Special mention and thanks must go to Amanda, who gives our shop window displays the wow factor!

We’ve welcomed a lot of new traders into our shop recently and what better way for us to introduce them to you than to produce a video! So please see our Facebook page where we’ll be featuring our video series ‘Meet The Trader’ We hope to include all willing traders over time, the first of which introduces Anna Grand, a qualified Interior Designer who has launched her business, ‘Grand Interiors’ in The Emporium.

We’re delighted to have partnered with Yeovil College once again and are offering ‘Industry Placements’ to six students over the next academic year. Bethany is studying Level 3 in Hospitality and hopes to qualify as a Chef. She’s gaining valuable experience in our café supporting our Head Chef and the rest of our kitchen team two days a week.

We’ve so much planned for the festive season and by the time you read this our now ‘award winning’ Christmas window displays will have been unveiled. We’ve taken on an ambitious task and have based our windows on a famous ballet and an opera! That’s all I’m saying, you’ll have to come and see them for yourself - they are magical! Our traders are flat out, filling their shops with a truly unbelievable range of gifts and collectables, perfect for finding that unusual gift! Come and take a look, we’ll be running late night shopping on Thursdays on the run up to Christmas.

Our cafe has launched its Christmas menu too, take a look at our website and book a table on-line for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or your office Christmas party.

Our very own makers of bespoke dog coats and accessories, Saville Row Hounds has a special treat for us during our magical late night shopping event on November 29th... a canine fashion show in our store! Surely this is one not to be missed? See our flyer

for a summary of all our Christmas events, including our next Secret Supper and Acoustic Music Evening on 15 November.

Don’t forget that if you’d like to join us and launch your own business in Yeovil town centre, then we’d love to talk to you! We offer flexible retail and office space at very affordable rates. We provide a supportive, collaborative environment, currently home to over 70 independent businesses.

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CHILDREN

On Tuesday 30 October at the David Hall from 2.00pm Multistory Theatre presents ‘The Firebird’. A magical telling of the action-packed Russian adventure. Prince Ivan and his brothers set off in search of the fabled Firebird, which has been stealing golden apples from the royal orchard. Ivan’s brothers soon fall by the wayside, indulging their selfish passions. Ivan, guided by the Wise Woman of the Wild Woods, enlists the help of the Horse with the Silver Mane, a fearsome Wolf and Princess Yelyena the Fair. Together they confront Lodgoth, the wicked Tsar of the Frozen Wastes. They rescue the Firebird and head for home, but the adventure has only just begun.

Their interpretation of The Firebird is set to be a spectacular re-telling of this classic Russian tale. Using puppetry and live music, Prince Ivan’s quest will be brought to life.

Supported by South Petherton Combined Arts Society. Tickets £5, under 12’s £4. For more information www.multistorytheatre. co.uk

On Wednesday 31 October from 10.30am at the Wincanton Library there is a Paddington 50th celebration with a visit from the alpacas. Stories and activities for children 4-10 years. Organised by Wincanton Library Friends. Booking essential at the library desk, 01963 32173 or winlib@somerset.gov.uk On Sunday 18 November from 1.00pm to 4.00pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil the Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company presents ‘The Enormous Turnip’. Living in their tiny shed squeezed in amongst the garden tools, Mr and Mrs Chickweed’s amazing prize-winning vegetables have taken over everything. Before they retire, they can’t resist planting one last seed, to try for one more champion vegetable and one more trophy. But no one knew that a vegetable could grow bigger than the cat, bigger than the dog, bigger than you and me put together! It’s gigantic, it’s blocking out the light and it’s still growing. Help save the day as they pull The Enormous Turnip out of the ground before it takes over the planet! Unswerving energy, live music and eccentric puppetry in this re-potted version of the world-famous children’s story. Meet the characters and puppets after the show.

Tickets £9.50.

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MUSIC

On Sunday 28 October from 3.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see the ‘Divertimento String Quartet’ with music and words from a wide variety of composers.

Tickets £16.

On Sunday 28 October from 4.00pm to 6.00pm at the White Hart in Yetminster hear some live music with ‘Monkey Jump’. Playing classic covers from the likes of The Rolling Stones, Beatles, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac and more.

On Friday 2 November from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre enjoy an evening of Jazz performed by the Matt Carter Quintet together with vocalist Leigh Coleman and tenor saxman Johnny Ford. Matt Carter is a young piano player from Exeter, who has already gained a notable reputation and has played with the best of our UK jazz stars, such as Alan Barnes, Greg Abate and Brandon Allen. He has been to us twice before and has impressed us as being someone heading for the very top of his profession. Performing with him are his regular band members Leigh Coleman, considered one of the finest soul singers in the UK, bass player Tom Drewett and drummer Luca Caruso. Jonny Ford with his tenor saxophone completes the quintet as a special guest. This will be an evening of swinging jazz, uplifting songs and skilfully crafted solos. Tickets £15.

On Friday 2 November at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton from 7.30pm the Traveling Wilburys Experience will take you on a journey through the story of the Wilburys. With expert narrative and big screen action, this 30th Anniversary Special is unmissable. With tributes to, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison and Bob Dylan. All the Traveling Wilbury hits and classics are included in the show including Handle with Care, End of the Line, Wilbury Twist, Heading for the Light, Tweeter and the Monkey Man, Nobody’s Child, Last Night and many more. Totally unique to this production are five authentic LookalikeSound-alike’s to the famous Traveling Wilburys, enabling the show to explore the Solo Hits of the Famous Five. This joyous, up-tempo feel-good celebration of classic pop music is guaranteed to have you singing and dancing in the aisles. Tickets £20.

On Friday 2 November from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil go along to ‘A Country Night In Nashville’. This recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the decades; from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson,

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Dolly to the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson to Little Big Town. Do not miss this incredible celebration of the very best of country music.

Tickets £26.

From Wednesday 7 until Saturday 10 November from 7.30pm (and 2.30pm Saturday matinee) at the Octagon Theatre the Yeovil Youth Theatre presents ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’. A fabulously fun international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde the Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. This action-packed musical explodes on the stage with memorable songs and dynamic dances.

Equal parts hilarious and heart-warming warming, this musical is so much fun it should be illegal! Legally Blonde The Musical will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway’s brightest new heroine and of course, her chihuahua, Bruiser. Tickets £18.

On Friday 9 November from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre enjoy an evening of ‘Night Music’ with Trio Paradis. The Trio consist of Jacquelyn Bevan on piano, Lisa Betteridge on violin and Linda Stocks on cello. A truly charming trio of professional classical musicians playing a wide selection of lighter classical favourites through folk, jazz, and music from the London and Broadway shows, to a pop hit or two, all with the theme of evening and night time.

Think Mozart’s Eine kleine nachtmusik, Grieg and Chopin’s Nocturnes, Elgar’s Chanson de Nuit, Glen Miller’s Moonlight serenade, Cole Porter’s Night and Day and The Beatles’ Hard Day’s Night with lots and lots more. This will be a true delight. Tickets £14.

On Friday 9 November from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton pay homage to one of the most prolific artists of the 20th century John Denver. ‘A Celebration of John Denver’ will take you on a magical journey through the musical career of John Denver, featuring a selection of his popular hits such as ‘Leaving on a Jet Plane’ and ‘Take Me Home Country Roads’. Tickets £17.50.

On Saturday 10 November from 7.30pm at Sherborne Abbey go along to ‘Remembrance, in words and music’.

Commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War with an evening of music and words in memory of those who gave their lives. Music includes movements from the Fauré Requiem and Parry’s Songs of Farewell, along with music by David Bednall, Julian Dams, Jonathan Dove, John Ireland, Paul Mealor and John Tavener. With the choristers of Sherborne Abbey Choir.

Readings by Canon Eric Woods, Rector

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of Sherborne Abbey. Organist Simon Clarkson. Proceeds will be in aid of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 November from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton it is Oysterband’s 40th Celebration.

Classic songs from every era of a long and mighty career.

Oysterband, the multi-awardwinning outfit that brought passion, power and not a little poetry to folk and roots music, enter their 40th year as vital and creative as ever, with some of the finest songs in the modern folk canon to their name. Saturday performance standing, Sunday performance seated. Tickets £22.

For more information visit. www. oysterband.co.uk On Saturday 10 November at 3.00pm and 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘Rage, Tears and Cider Peace Day 1919’. Set in Sturminster Newton on a single day, Peace Day 1919, the play uses both real and fictional characters to examine some of the social and emotional effects of the War on those left behind. Those familiar with the history of Sturminster Newton may recognise the names of Mary Lowndes, Charlie Stride, Rev. Algernon

Ward, Montague Scott-Williams and Sarah Fudge. Specially commissioned, Rage, Tears and Cider is written by Tony Benge and Sue Ashby. Craig White directs a collective team of local actors, who are Taboo Theatre Commpany. Taboo came into being in 2006 in association with the Martinsey Isle Trust. Their initiative led to a production of Colder Than Here by Laura Wade that toured the UK for five years.

This is their third subsequent production. You are encouraged to sit in the stalls where you will become part of the action.

Tickets £8, Children £4.

On Wednesday 14 November from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil the Fidelio Trio will be performing works by Faure, Chausson and Schubert.

Tickets £14.

On Friday 16 November from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Talon’. Over the last two decades Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and the Greatest Hits Tour 2018 will once again feature the Eagles’ timeless back catalogue including ‘Hotel California’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘One Of These Nights’, ‘Take It To The

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Limit’, ‘Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more. This world class sevenpiece band are a phenomenon and have truly transcended the tag of ‘tribute’. They have become a brand name in their own right who are not only revered by their peers, respected by the music industry but dearly loved by their massive and expanding fan base that together have become a ‘family’. Tickets £25.50.

On Saturday 17 November at All Saint’s Church from 7.30pm Martock Church hosts Dorset Police Male Voice Choir. A 50 strong choir with a diverse and exciting repertoire covering jazz, opera, folk, musical theatre, traditional Welsh songs, and popular numbers.

The choir has toured widely in the UK, France and the US to critical acclaim and is extremely popular with their audiences.

Tickets £8 from 01755 467896 or £9 on the door.

On Saturday 17 November from 6.30pm at St Michael’s Church in North Cadbury the Royal Marines Association Concert Band and Brass Quintet (with violin) will be performing. The Royal Marines Association Concert Band comprises past members of the Royal Marines Band Service, with whom many will be familiar from Remembrance Concerts at The Royal Albert Hall and at many royal and public occasions. On retirement from the regular Corps, those who wish to continue their musical career within a similar environment choose to do so within the RMACB. The band performs at venues around the country and abroad, including at the Octagon in Yeovil, annually. The Brass Quintet comes from the Band and consists of five musicians (two trumpets, euphonium, French horn, trombone) and on this

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occasion, a violin, which will feature in two pieces, notably “The Ashokan Farewell” beloved of listeners to Classic FM. The Quintet fulfils over 50 bookings a year with their eclectic choice of music which ranges from traditional marches to overtures, classical pieces, West End musicals, jazz etc. They travel across the globe and have held concerts in various UK embassies including Tokyo. They have also performed in London for the Lord Mayor and Worshipful Companies. Tickets £15, including refreshments, available from North Cadbury Shop or 01963 440929 or on the door. All proceeds to the friends of St Michael’s.

On Saturday 17 November at 8.00pm at the David Hall see The Furrow Collective. Described

by MOJO as ‘a mouthwatering collaboration’, Alasdair Roberts, Emily Portman, Lucy Farrell and Rachel Newton are four fine soloists sharing a mutual love of Traditional songs. Hot on the heels of two BBC Folk Award nominations, in November 2016 they released their new album, Wild Hog, to huge critical acclaim. Each band member leads a song, moving with ease from jaunty stories of ailing horses to poignant laments and sparsely adorned supernatural ballads. Tickets £17.

On Saturday 17 November from 7.30pm at the Church of St Luke and St Teresa in Wincanton Spectra Musica presents ‘The Water is Wide’.

Bringing you songs from ‘South Pacific’ and other watery numbers including Shenandoah, Skye Boat Song and The Boatmen’s Dance.

There will also be music from, Kathryn Rose, Brahms, Monteverdi, Stanford and others. The evening will be led by their talented Musical Director, Peter Leech and

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On Friday 23 November from 7.30pm at the David Hall in South Petherton it is Acoustic Night. All styles and forms of performance welcome – not just music. If you wish to perform email folk@ chriswatts.org

as well as Hinge and Bracket.

He continues to tour and record as he strives to keep his father’s music alive for all to enjoy.

Tickets £23.50.

concert pianist Anita D’Attellis will feature throughout the evening. Tickets £12 from 01963 350160 or on the door.

On Sunday 18 November from 3.00pm at Cheap Street Church Sherborne there is a Wessex Strings Concert. Corelli Concerto No1, Boyce Symphony No 1, Bartok Rumanian Folk Dances, Britten Les Illuminations, Tchaikowsky Serenade for strings Élégie and Finale, Barber Serenade for Strings and Vivaldi Violin Concerto in A minor. Tickets £9, includes tea from the TIC or £10 on the door.

On Sunday 18 November from 2.30pm at the former United Reformed Church Stoke Sub Hamdon the Community Arts Project presents a programme of traditional and contemporary folk music with Trio Arguebus.

Tickets £8, includes finger food refreshments in interval, from 01935 824064.

On Sunday 18 November from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘The Matt Monro Story’. In an emotional and unique evening of music and warmth, Matt Monro’s son, Matt Monro Jnr, will be performing unforgettable songs such as ‘Born Free’, ‘Walk Away’ and ‘Portrait of my Love’.

Matt Monro was one of Britain’s most popular and endearing artists. Known to his peers as the ‘Singer’s Singer’, he would frequently pack out concert halls and stadiums all over the world, leaving a lasting legacy and inspiring some of today’s most popular acts including Michael Buble, Monica Mancini and Rick Astley. Monro Jnr is a performer in his own right and has been in the public eye since the age of 13 when he appeared with his father on Opportunity Knocks in 1977. Since then, he has gone on to tour with Cannon and Ball 30

On Tuesday 20 November at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil at 7.30pm enjoy a bold stage production celebrating iconic pop hero David Bowie; his music, artistry, style and showmanship.

Influenced by Bowie’s legendary concert performances, Live On Mars fuses sound and vision to portray the essence of Bowie, his alter egos and creative muses, with stunning big screen visuals and animation. Featuring the electrifying vocals and uncanny likeness of singer and lifelong Bowie fan Alex Thomas, with a handpicked world-class band, and covering the Bowie backcatalogue from Space Oddity to Let’s Dance and everything in between, Live On Mars is sure to become the definitive musical tribute that all generations of Bowie fans have been waiting for.

Tickets range from £24 to £35.50.

On Wednesday 21 November from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Show of Hands’. Venture features intriguing collaborations with the likes of Afro Celt Sound System’s Johnny Kalsi, and Folk/Reggae band Edward the Second. Steve, Miranda and Phil will each play an opening set of three solo spots before being joined by Cormac Byrne, legendary percussionist of Seth Lakeman Band fame. Tickets £26.

On Thursday 22 November from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Fishermans Friends’. Bound by lifelong friendship and a love of Cornwall’s stirring songs of the sea, this most convivial choral collective will showcase a fresh haul of old favourites as well as new songs from their latest album ‘Sole Mates’ their seventh since they were ‘discovered’ singing on the Platt on the harbour at Port Isaac on Cornwall’s rugged Atlantic coast.

In a show that’s guaranteed to warm the cockles, the group’s eight good men brew up a heady mix of hearty song, salty banter and tall tales from the high seas that involve the audience at every turn. Tickets £26.

On Saturday 24 November at 8.00pm at the David Hall see Blazin’ Fiddles. Blazin’ Fiddles are one of the world’s most prolific fiddle groups. Celebrating their 20th year in 2018, no other band has quite managed to capture the excitement, passion and sensitivity of Scottish music all at once. With a “Blazers” performance comes the rare opportunity to hear regional expressions, from Scotland’s highlands and islands, and the individual style of each fiddler – Inverness’ Bruce MacGregor, Shetlander Jenna Reid, Nairn’s Rua Macmillan, and Orcadian Kristan Harvey – in a blend of ensemble and solo sets. Fiddles and bows come alight atop guitar and piano from Anna Massie and Angus Lyon, delivering a musically intoxicating evening for all. Tickets £18.

On Saturday 24 November from 8.00pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see ‘Los Pacaminos’ featuring Paul Young, Drew Barfield, Mark Pinder, Steve Greetham, Jamie Moses and Melvin Duffy. One of the UK’s most popular Live touring bands, Los Pacaminos play the very best in Tex Mex Border music from The Texas Tornadoes and Ry Cooder to Los Lobos and even Roy Orbsion. This is a Tequila fuelled Tex Mex party night, as each venue becomes the perfect cantina setting for a great night’s rocking with the cactus sharp, tequila filled, stetson wearing, magnificent 6, Los Pacaminos!

Tickets £20.

On Friday 30 November from 8.00pm at Meadway Hall see ‘Faustus’. Bar available. For more information phone 01458 448694.

On Friday 30 November from 8.00pm an evening of Jazz will be performed by Zoe Gilby and her Quartet at the Ilminster Arts Centre. Zoe will be singing her heart out with a repertoire ranging from Broadway jazz standards through her own very varied compositions to popular favourites made well known by Pink Floyd, Kate Bush and others.

Sounding distinctly like Anita O’Day, she tours widely across the UK and Europe and is present at many of our prominent jazz festivals and venues. Tickets £16.

OTHER

On Saturday 27 October from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see TV wildlife presenters Martin Hughes-Games and Iolo Williams. They team up to perform this informative and amusing wildlife show packed with fascinating facts and fun.

Their exciting journey is filled with real life stories and takes the audience behind the scenes of the wonderful world of wildlife and TV presenting. Tickets £17.

From Monday 29 October to Friday 2 November at the David Hall in South Petherton there is a Family Activities Week offering parents and children aged 8-14 a series of workshops, including puppet making, creating corn dollies, vocal harmony sessions, dance and drama tuition and an aerial workshop using a flying rig. Participants will Make a Play in a Day starting at 9.00am and performing the final production at 4.30pm.

On Wednesday 7 November from 8.00pm Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil are encouraging talented locals to go and join them for a brand new monthly open mic night on the first Wednesday every month. Whether you are a singer, actor, comedian, musician or something else altogether they want to give you the chance to share your talents! Free entry.

Register at westlandsyeovil@ southsomerset.gov.uk On Friday 23 November from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton David Starkey presents ‘Henry VIII: the first Brexiteer?’ Henry VIII, like a colossus, bestrides the history of our country. He invented the idea of British uniqueness; in fact, the Reformation could be defined as the first Brexit, when his ministers devised the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty.

In this talk David Starkey draws on his unique knowledge of Henry’s reign to examine his tumultuous personal life, which pitted religion against politics as brutally as in our own age of Isis, through to the Grand Tourists who bought European culture with British money, all offering so very many parallels with the Brexit situation we find ourselves in today. Tickets £15.

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On Friday 26 October at 11.00am at the Memorial Hall ArtsReach presents ‘Dinosaur Detectives’ wit Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre.

As the Dinosaur Detectives hunt for clues about the past, they discover a secret doorway and a number of cases that contain the stories of the people who discovered dinosaur bones in Victorian times. Join the Dinosaur Detectives on a fascinating journey surrounding the first fossil finds of Mary Anning, William Buckland and Gideon Mantell, finds which changed the face of history. Featuring puppets, shadow play and projections, Dinosaur Detectives is packed with all the fascination, fun and conflict that surrounds the search for dinosaurs. Suitable 5+. Tickets £6, under 18’s £5 from 01935 413220 On Saturday 27 October from 7.30pm at the David Hall On A Role presents ‘Where is Mrs Christie?’ Agatha Christie was one of the greatest thriller writers of all time and certainly the most prolific. In 1926, she was at the centre of a mystery, which sparked one of the biggest and most extensive police hunts in history. Her crashed car was discovered in Surrey and the famous author was missing, presumed dead by many, for 11 days. However, she was eventually found at a luxury hotel in Harrogate. She claimed then, and for the rest of her life, that she was suffering from amnesia and remembered nothing. Neither the press nor the police believed her…Tickets £15. For more information visit www.worcesterlive.co.uk On Tuesday 30 October from 7.30pm at Gillingham School Theatre go along to Pip Utton: At Home with William Shakespeare.

Pip Utton, known around the world for his spellbinding performances of Adolf, Churchill, Margaret Thatcher and many others, is William Shakespeare at home.

He looks back on his loves: the desire, the exhilaration, but also the fear of rejection and grief for lost love. The poetry and the plays are the source of inspiration for this entertaining romp around Shakespeare’s life.

The poems and speeches come alive. It is fun, it is moving and it involves the audience now and again in the way Pip excels in. It is Shakespeares greatest hits, performed by Shakespeare himself. Tickets from 01747 833844. More information visit www.piputton.co.uk On Saturday 3 November from 6.00pm at Westlands Entertainment Centre in Yeovil there is ‘Kumite Fight Night Featuring the English KickBoxing Title decider! Enjoy a full card of 15 fights and watch these warriors go to war – culminating in the big fight of the night where you can see Panthers MAA’s own fighter Marcin Chmielinski challenge for the WAKO English title! Licensed bar.

Advance tickets £26.50, on the door £35.50.

On Saturday 3 November from 2.30pm and 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil Ballet Theatre UK presents one of the most enchanting love stories of all time, ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Inspired by the original tale, this production tells the story of Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who feels out of place in her provincial French village. When her father

is imprisoned in a mysterious castle, Belle’s attempt to rescue him leads to her capture by the Beast, a grisly and fearsome monster cursed by a magical Enchantress. But, forced to spend time together, their feelings grow ever deeper as the clock ticks and petals continue to fall - will they confess their love for one another before it is too late? Set to a stunning classical score this production will showcase new choreography by Artistic Director, Christopher Moore, as well as new sets and costumes created especially for this production. Tickets £18.50 From Friday 9 to Saturday 17 November from 7.30pm the Swan Theatre in Yeovil presents ‘And Then There Were None’ by Agatha Christie. Ten people, all strangers to one another, come together on an island in Devon. Why have they been brought together? And by who? As the play unfolds, the characters and audience begin to find out, with the play building to a thrilling climax. Tickets £12.

On Tuesday 13 November from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see Chris Ramsey in his new show. He is critically acclaimed and award winning, stand up comedian and host of his own TV entertainment show and stand up show on Comedy Central, Celebrity Juice regular and the only person to ever put Katie Hopkins in her place. Tickets £21.

On Tuesday 16 and Saturday 17 November from 7.00pm at the Walnut Tree in West Camel the Theatre Group presents murder mystery ‘Who Killed The Hotel Manager?’ Tickets £18, includes main course and pudding, from 01935 850394.

On Friday 16 November from 7.30pm at the Jubilee Hall in Yetminster ArtsReach presents ‘Meet Tommy Atkins’. To mark the centenary of the end of the Great War, Dorset’s touring arts charity Artsreach will be commemorating the anniversary by presenting two outstanding theatrical productions in rural venues across Dorset over the armistice weekend. On August 4 1914, reservist Tommy Atkins was immediately called up to serve his country. Within weeks he saw his first action in the fields of France and subsequently experienced the full scale of life in the Western Front trenches of the First World War - the horror, the pain, the misery, the boredom and even the moments of joy. Written by playwright/actor Peter Gill, this details through the eyes of a simple ‘Tommy’, the reality of war for those who actually fought it, in an astonishing solo performance. Journey through Tommy’s war, a war that saw him fight at Ypres, Passendale, Loos and on the Somme and that took him to the depths of despair but also brought him unique comradeship that he would never find again. Follow his life back home in Britain post war and see how a generation of returning men were maltreated and how, ultimately, it was Tommy’s generation that forced through the foundations of the Welfare State. From the beginning of the war to the end, Private Tommy Atkins was there. Tickets £10, under 18’s £5. For more information phone 01935 873719. Money raised supports ArtsReach and Help For Heroes.

On Saturday 17 November from 7.00pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil talented local performance groups will take to the stage for an action packed evening of dance!

A highly entertaining show featuring many styles of dance from ballet to street dance, contemporary to acrobatic arts. Tickets £17.

Proceeds from the show will be given to The YCAA who support the arts in the local community.

On Thursday 22 November at 7.30pm at the David Hall see BalletBoyz ‘Young Men’. Young Men is a feature-length dance film without dialogue, shot on location in Northern France and featuring dancers from BalletBoyz dance company. A group of young men, brought together by the indiscriminate brutality of war, struggle to maintain their humanity in an unending cycle of combat and death. Based on the hugely successful stage production

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that premiered at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in 2014, it is choreographed by Iván Pérez with a commissioned score by singer-songwriter Keaton Henson. Ticket £5.

On Thursday 22 November from 8.00pm at Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil go along to Laughing Boy. 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. Renowned for their stirling line-ups Laughing Boy promoters Danny Julian and Flo Collins love the buzz when punters come away from a gig with a new favourite comic that they hadn’t heard of prior to the show. As well as the shock factor when best-selling comics pop down and surprise the crowd. Tickets £9.

On Friday 23 November from 7.30pm at Chetnole Village Hall ArtsReach presents ‘The Liberty Tree – A Celebration of Robin Hood’.

Leading British storytellers Nick Hennessey and Hugh Lupton tell and sing their way deep into the heart of Sherwood and the ancient tradition of English dissent. With Little John, Will Scarlet, Friar Tuck, stories of Robin Hood still capture our imagination. Tickets £10 from 01935 873555.

On Saturday 24 November from 8.00pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see BAFTA and Perrier award-winning comedian Dylan Moran.

Moran will offer his unique take on love, politics, misery and the everyday absurdities of life, all served with poetical panache from one of the finest comedians of his generation. Moran has been called the Oscar Wilde of comedy and his famed style - deadpan, witty and crackpot lyricism - promises to be an unmissable journey through his interpretations of the world, swerving cliche to offer a cutting blow to our idiosyncrasies. Tickets £26.

On Sunday 25 November from 7.30pm at Sandford Orcas Village Hall ArtsReach presents ‘The Liberty Tree – A Celebration of Robin Hood’.

Leading British storytellers Nick Hennessey and Hugh Lupton tell and sing their way deep into the heart of Sherwood and the ancient tradition of English dissent. With Little John, Will Scarlet, Friar Tuck, stories of Robin Hood still capture our imagination. Tickets £10, under 18’s £6 from 01935 873555 or the Mitre Inn on 01935 220271.

From Wednesday 28 November to Saturday 1 December from 7.45pm at the Swan Theatre in Yeovil the Civic Players perform ‘Sleuth’ by Anthony Shaffer. Andrew Wyke is a rich and successful mystery writer whose obsession with playing games is in danger of losing him everything. Luring his wife’s lover Milo to his country house, Andrew persuades Miloto take part in a specially created intriguing challenge.

Before long, their power struggle becomes a sinister and deadly duel of wits, where nothing is off-limits. Inspector Doppler enters, investigating a missing person, and attempts to untangle fact from fiction, deception from truth and murderer from victim. Tickets £9, 2 for £15 on Wednesday night.

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On Thursday 29 November from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton see two of Britain’s finest impressionists, Rory Bremner and Jan Ravens, come together on one bill to make sense (and nonsense) of a world where Boris Johnson is Foreign Secretary, Donald Trump is US President, and Brexit means Brexit. Good luck with that. Featuring personalities from Farage to Lumley, Diane Abbott to Fiona Bruce and the sublime to Jacob Rees Mogg. Over 30 characters for the price of 2 (3 at weekends). Tickets £18.

On Friday 30 November at 7.30pm and Saturday 1 December at 2.30pm and 7.30pm at East Coker Village Hall East Coker Players presents a wild west pantomime ‘Calamity Dame’

by Tracy Canavan-Smith. Tickets Adults £6, Students £4 on 01935 862711 from 4 November.

VISUAL ART

From Monday 29 October to Saturday 24 November at the Ilminster Arts Centre Made in Glastonbury is delighted to be once again exhibiting. They consist of two fine artists, Sue Allen and Kate Dimambro, a silk artist Yulia Allen, fine furniture maker Don Storey and landscape photographer Stephen Spraggon. What brings them together is Glastonbury, the Isle of Avalon. This unique place in the world inspires creativity and diversity which they endeavour to show through their various crafts.

On Sunday 4 and Sunday 18 November from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at Chapel Museum, Wheathill Lane in Milborne Port there is a World War One Display. For more information phone 01963 251549.

On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 November at Charlton Horethorne Village Hall there are Armistice Commemorations. There will be an exhibition detailing the lives of the fallen from the village as well as a Peace Tea from 3.30pm on the Saturday. On the Sunday from 6.00pm at the Church there will be a Remembrance Day service.

On Saturday 10 to Saturday 24 November from 10.00am to 5.00pm ACE Arts in Somerton have their next exhibition is called ‘A Century of Silence’. Works in a range of media exploring memorial, archive and landscape relating to a conflict that can no longer be ‘remembered’ or even remotely imagined. Meet the artist, Jon England on Saturday 17 November from 10.30am for £5.

On Saturday 10 November from 11.00am to 3.30pm at Tintinhull Village Hall there is an Exhibition of Somerset Maps and Sea Charts.

An exhibition of maps and charts of the ancient county of Somerset dating back to the reign of Queen Elizabeth First. If you have a map you would like some information on, bring it along and speak to one of the experts available. Entry £3, Students £1, on the door.

On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 November at Kings Arthur’s School in Wincanton from 10.00am to 4.30pm there is a Model Railway Exhibition. Over 20 layouts from around the world. Refreshments available. Admission Adults £5. (Two minutes silence on the Sunday at 11.00am).

On Sunday 11 November from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at the Council Chamber Town Hall in Milborne Port there is an exhibition called ‘Remembering Milborne Port During the Great War’. For more information phone 01963 251549.

From Saturday 24 November to Saturday 1 December at the Village Hall from 10.00am to 4.00pm there is an Annual Exhibition. An exhibition of embroidery and textiles by the members of the Somerset group ‘Connections’.

Refreshments, sales table. Free admission. For more information email dragonflyliz@btinternet. com From Friday 30 November to Saturday 22 December from 9.30am to 5.00pm Jerram Gallery have their Christmas Exhibition with new work by 15 selected artists.

A STAR IS BORN (15) Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) discovers-and falls in love with-struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer - until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

SHOWING AT Yeovil on Monday 12 and Friday 16 November, Westlands Entertainment Venue, 3.00pm & 6.30pm. Tickets £10.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS (12A)

Based on the bestselling novel.

The story follows Rachel Chu, an American-born Chinese economics professor, who travels to her boyfriend Nick’s hometown of Singapore for his best friend’s wedding. Before long, his secret is out: Nick is from a family that is impossibly wealthy, he’s perhaps the most eligible bachelor in Asia, and every single woman in his ultra-rarefied social class is incredibly jealous of Rachel and wants to bring her down.

SHOWING AT Yeovil on Saturday 10, 6.30pm and Monday 19 November, 3.00pm & 6.30pm, Westlands Entertainment Venue. Tickets £10.

DARKEST HOUR (12A)

During World War II, as Adolf Hitler’s awesomely powerful Wehrmacht rampages across Europe, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Neville Chamberlain is forced to resign, recommending Winston Churchill as his replacement. But even in his early days as the country’s leader, Churchill is under pressure to commence peace negotiations with the German dictator or to fight head-on the seemingly invincible Nazi regime, whatever the cost. However difficult and dangerous his decision may be, Churchill has no choice but to shine in the country’s darkest hour.

SHOWING AT South Petherton on Saturday 2 November, David Hall, 8.00pm.

Tickets £5.

MOVIES FUNNY GIRL: THE MUSICAL (PG)

Follows Brice, who rose from the Lower East Side of New York to become one of Broadway’s biggest stars under producer Florenz Ziegfield. While she was cheered onstage as a great comedian, offstage she faced a doomed relationship with the man she loved. Starring Sheridan Smith.

SHOWING AT Yeovil on Friday 2, 6.30pm and Saturday 10 November, 3.00pm, Westlands Entertainment Venue. Tickets £14.

JOURNEY’S END (12A)

The tale takes place in the spring of 1918 near St. Quentin, France. The war has already dragged out for nearly four years, with millions killed; it will grind on for more than a half-year longer, snuffing out countless lives as it does. The film escorts us into the battle zone following fresh-faced teenaged Second Lieutenant Raleigh who could have done his service in a safer place but instead has gone to some trouble to get assigned to the command of Captain Stanhope. Before the war, Stanhope was a senior boy at Raleigh’s school and enamoured of his sister; the three spent happy holidays together. But the Stanhope Raleigh encounters is a stiff and troubled officer and hardcore alcoholic. Starring Asa Butterfield, Sam Claflin, Paul Bettany and Toby Jones.

SHOWING AT Halstock on Saturday 3 November, Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £6 from Village Shop or on the door. Enquiries 01935 893485.

Sherborne on Wednesday 14 November, Digby Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £6 from Sherborne TIC on 01935 815341.

Sturminster Newton on Thursday 22 November, 7.00pm, The Exchange.

Tickets £5.

Castle Cary on Thursday 27 November, 7.30pm, Caryford Hall. Tickets £5 from Market House, £6 on the door.

LADYBIRD (15) Greta Gerwig reveals herself to be a bold new cinematic voice with her directorial debut, excavating both the humour and pathos in the turbulent bond between a mother and her teenage daughter. Christine ‘Lady Bird’ McPherson fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply

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opinionated and strong-willed mom, a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird’s father loses his job. Set in Sacramento, California in 2002, amidst a rapidly shifting American economic landscape, this is an affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home. Starring Saoirse Ronan.

SHOWING AT Norton Sub Hamdon on Tuesday 13 November, Lord Nelson, 7.00pm.

Enquiries 01935 881227.

and exquisite biopic balances sumptuous period detail with a timely feminist message. Directed by Saudi Arabia’s first female filmmaker, Haifaa al-Mansour, it is a vivid tribute to Shelley’s passion, courage and craft – and a reminder of her enduring relevance today.

SHOWING AT Kingsbury Episcopi on Thursday 1 November, Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £5 from Kingsbury Community Shop or on the door if available.

LEAN ON PETE (15)

Adapted by Ian McEwan from his bestselling novel, the drama centres on Florence and Edward, a young couple of drastically different backgrounds in the summer of 1962. She is a talented and ambitious classical musician from a wellto-do family and he is a clever young man from humbler origins. Both have first-class degrees and, in consequence, no small opinion of themselves. Following the pair through their idyllic courtship, the film explores sex and the societal pressure that can accompany physical intimacy, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night.

Starring Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle, Anne Marie Duff and Emily Watson.

SHOWING AT Cerne Abbas on Monday 19 November, Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £5 on 01300 341375.

Fifteen-year-old Charley lives with his alcoholic father in a run-down house on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon. In an effort to help his dad stay afloat, Charley takes a job at a local racetrack where he befriends jaded trainer Del and burnt-out jockey Bonnie while caring for an aging horse named Lean on Pete. But as things break down at home and Del announces Pete will be sold to an uncertain fate, the burden becomes too great for Charley to bear and he heads out into the vast American wilderness with Pete in tow. Featuring an incredible breakout performance by Charlie Plummer and shot in mesmerising style, this is a poignant, compassionate and heart-rending portrait of love, loss and acceptance that resonates with profound humanity. Starring Travis Fimmel, Steve Buscemi and Chloe Sevigny.

SHOWING AT Halstock on Saturday 17 November, Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £6 from Village Shop or on the door.

MARY SHELLEY (12A)

When 16 year old Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin runs away with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, her family are horrified. Young and passionately in love, at first she relishes life amongst the radical Romantics. But as time goes on, Percy’s betrayals and indiscretions begin to test their relationship. One day, on a trip to Lord Byron’s mansion in Geneva, Mary is challenged to write a ghost story.

Drawing on her experiences of heartbreak and the dark side of humanity, she creates ‘Frankenstein’, a work that will shape the literary world for centuries. With a strong ensemble cast including Douglas Booth, Bel Powley and Maisie Williams, this rousing

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PHANTOM THREAD (15) Set in the glamour of 1950s post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock and his sister Cyril are at the center of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants, and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock’s life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love. Starring Daniel DayLewis and Lesley Manville.

SHOWING AT South Petherton on Friday 30 November, David Hall, 8.00pm. Tickets £5.

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SWEET COUNTRY (15)

Australia’s Northern Territory in the 1920s.

Sam, a middle-aged Aboriginal man, works for a preacher in the outback. When Harry, a bitter war veteran, moves into a neighbouring outpost, the preacher sends Sam and his family to help Harry renovate his cattle yards. But Sam’s relationship with the cruel and ill-tempered Harry quickly deteriorates, culminating in a violent shootout in which Sam kills Harry in self-defence. As a result, Sam becomes a wanted criminal for the murder of a white man, and is forced to flee with his wife across the deadly outback, through glorious but harsh desert country. A hunting party led by the local lawman Sergeant Fletcher is formed to track Sam down. But as the true details of the killing start to surface, the community begins to question whether justice is really being served. Starring Hamilton Morris, Sam Neill and Bryan Brown.

SHOWING AT Martock on Saturday 24 November, Parish Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £5.50 from Martock News, Martock Gallery, £6 on the door.

THE BOOKSHOP (PG)

It is 1959, and widowed Florence Green risks everything to open up a bookshop in the sleepy seaside town of Hardborough, and struggles to establish herself in the face of damp, cold and considerable local apathy.

When she exposes the narrow minded townsfolk to the best literature of the day including Nabokov’s scandalizing “Lolita” and Ray Bradbury’s ‘Fahrenheit 451’, she finds a kindred spirit and ally in the figure of Mr Brundish who is himself sick of the town’s stale atmosphere. But this mini social revolution also brings her fierce enemies: she invites the hostility of the town’s less prosperous shopkeepers and also crosses Mrs. Gamart, the self-appointed doyenne of the local arts scene. When Florence refuses to bend to Gamart’s will, they begin a struggle not just for the bookshop but for the very heart and soul of the town. Starring Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy and Patricia Gamart.

SHOWING AT Yetminster on Tuesday 6 November, Jubilee Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £6 from Spar Shop, includes choc ice. Enquiries 01935 873699.

Leigh on Monday 12 November, Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £6 from Bridge Stores or 01935 872323.

Ditcheat on Thursday 15 November, Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £5 from Farm Shop or on the door. Enquiries 01749 860396

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THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A)

The story begins in 1946 London, where we meet Juliet Ashton (Lily James), who is looking for something serious about which to write. Flashback sequences reveal that Juliet is working at resolving some of her own past issues. An unexpected letter; a curiously named book club; a remote location and a pig farmer are the triggers that entice her to set sail for Guernsey, leaving behind a book signing tour and an American fiancé who has swept her off her feet. Starring Glen Powell, Penelope Wilton, Tom Courtenay and Matthew Goode.

SHOWING AT Odcombe on Monday 5 November, Village Hall, 8.00pm. Tickets £5 from 07934 737104, £6 on the door.

Hinton St George on Saturday 10 November, Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £5 from Personal Services Store and Dorothy’s Tearoom, £5.50 on the door.

THE HAPPY PRINCE (15) The film looks at the last days of Oscar Wilde’s life, jumping backwards in time for curated highlights. Wilde stumbles around Paris during his final weeks in a haze, with his robust personality and detached attitude masking a ravaged inner life. The film touches upon the writer’s relationship with his wife Constance, his friendships with Reggie Turner and Robbie Ross, two of the few people who stood by the poet upon his release from prison. There is also a fair amount of Wilde’s tumultuous and sensual relationship with Lord Alfred ‘Bosie’ Douglas. But Wilde observes his own failure with ironic distance and regards the difficulties that beset his life with detachment and humour. Starring Emily Watson, Colin Firth, Edwin Thomas and Colin Morgan.

SHOWING AT South Petherton on Friday 16 November, David Hall, 8.00pm. Tickets £5.

THE HATTON GARDEN JOB (15)

Two years ago four men broke into the underground vault of the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company and made off with diamonds and cash to the value of an estimated £14 million, possibly much more. It wasn’t just the scale of the job. It was also the fact that three of the robbers, who were caught within a month, were pensioners. Only one of them got away, a mysterious figure known only as ‘Basil’ who has never been located let alone charged.

It is from his fictionalised point of view that the narrative unfolds with generous dollops of knowing voiceover. Played by Matthew Goode with his usual blue-eyed swagger, he emerges from three years in prison fired up by a desire to pull off the big one, and sets about assembling his accomplices, who after statutory reluctance sign up. In charge is a wheezing old con with a weak bladder called Brian Reader with Terry Perkins, Danny Jones and sozzled driver Kenny Collins make up the party. They set about planning and in due course alight on the Easter weekend to ill-get their gains.

SHOWING AT West Camel on Friday 30 November, Davis Hall, 7.30pm. Admission £5 on the door.

THE HOUSE WITH THE CLOCK IN ITS WALLS (12A)

Lewis Barnavelt, after losing his parents, is sent to Michigan to live with his uncle Jonathan. He discovers his uncle is a warlock, and enters a world of magic and sorcery. But this power is not limited to good people: Lewis learns of Isaac Izard, an evil wizard who constructed a magical clock with black magic, as long as it exists it will keep ticking, counting down to doomsday.

He died before he could finish the clock, but he hid the clock in his house, where Uncle Jonathan now lives. Now Lewis and Jonathan must find the clock before it finishes its countdown and ends the world.

SHOWING AT Yeovil on Monday 5 and Tuesday 13 November, Westlands Entertainment Venue, 4.00pm & 6.30pm. Tickets £10.

THE KING AND I (12A)

JOURNEY’S END Wednesday 14 November 7.30pm 12a Digby Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne Tickets £6 in advance from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre 01935 815341 or on the door if available

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The multi-award winning and critically acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King And I comes to cinemas in this unmissable event recorded live from the London Palladium.

SHOWING AT Yeovil on Thursday 29 November, Westlands Entertainment Venue, 3.00pm & 6.30pm. Tickets £14.

MUSIC GIGS

THE LEISURE SEEKING (15) Long married couple Ella and John Spencer, she facing cancer and he in the early stages of dementia, give their son and daughter the slip and head off on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker, travelling from Boston to The Ernest Hemingway Home in Key West.

They recapture their passion for life and their love for each other on a road trip that provides revelation and surprise right up to the very end. Starring Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland.

SHOWING AT Somerton on Saturday 17 November, Parish Rooms, 7.30pm. Tickets £6 from Cobbs, Brunel Precinct.

THE SEAGULL (12A)

An aging actress named Irina Arkadina pays summer visits to her brother Pjotr Nikolayevich Sorin and her son Konstantin on a country estate. On one occasion, she brings Trigorin, a successful novelist, with her. Nina, a free and innocent girl on a neighboring estate, falls in love with Boris Trigorin. As Trigorin lightly consumes and rejects Nina, as the actress all her life has consumed and rejected her son, who loves Nina. The victims are destroyed while the sophisticates continue on their way. Starring Saoirse Ronan and Elisabeth Moss.

SHOWING AT Yeovil on Friday 2, 3.00pm and Tuesday 20 November, 3.00pm & 6.30pm, Westlands Entertainment Venue. Tickets £10.

THE WIFE (15)

Joan Castleman, a highly intelligent and still-striking beaut, the perfect devoted wife. Forty years spent sacrificing her own talent, dreams and ambitions to fan the flames of her charismatic husband Joe and his skyrocketing literary career. Ignoring his infidelities and excuses because of his ‘art’ with grace and humour. Their fateful pact has built a marriage upon uneven compromises. And Joan’s reached her breaking point. On the eve of Joe’s Nobel Prize for Literature, the crown jewel in a spectacular body of work, Joan’s coup de grace is to confront the biggest sacrifice of her life and secret of his career.

SHOWING AT Yeovil on Thursday 1 and Tuesday 6 November, Westlands Entertainment Venue, 3.00pm & 6.00pm. Tickets £10.

Music Gigs All Music Gigs are FREE entry unless mentioned.

OCTOBER

26 Ross Kirk, The Old Pound Inn, Langport, 8.30pm 27 Gaz Brookfield, Kingsbury Episcopi Community Centre, Martock, 8.00pm Tom Clements, The Tippling Philosopher, Milborne Port, 9.00pm ‘D-State’, Covers 70’s-present, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Silverback’, Rock Covers, The Foresters Arms, East Coker. 9.00pm ‘Named and Shamed’, Pop/Rock, Half Moon Inn, Stoke Sub Hamdon, 9.00pm ‘One Tree Hill’, Acoustic, Crewkerne Conservative Club, 9.00pm ‘Marnie’, Acoustic Covers & Originals, The Gallery Bar, Castle Cary, 9.15pm Chris Banderas, Classic Rock, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.30pm 28 ‘Monkey Jump’, Rock/Blues/Pop, The White Hart, Yetminster, 4.00pm

NOVEMBER

2 ‘Snakebyte’, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm 3 ‘Fever FX Duo’, Covers, Gainsborough Arms, Sherborne, 5.00pm ‘Unknown Identity’, Covers & Original, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.15pm ‘Nevertheless’, Rock Covers, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.30pm ‘Utter Chaos’, Various Covers, Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.30pm 4 Bowie Fashion, David Bowie Tribute Band, Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil, 3.00pm, £5 ‘Wrecking Ball’, New Country, The Forester Arms, East Coker, 3.30pm Ian Valentine, Covers 60’s-present, Yeovil Labour Club, 4.00pm 9 ‘Hells Bells AC/DC Tribute Show, Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil, 8.00pm 10 ‘Old Dogz New Trix’, Rock/Blues/Pop, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm ‘Project 17’, Pop/Rock, The Phoenix, Gillingham, 9.00pm Scott Phillips, The Rose and Crown, Martock, 9.00pm ‘Alchemists Band’, Rock/Pop, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.15pm ‘Unknown Identity’, Covers & Original, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.15pm ‘John De Barra’, Covers 60’s-present, Royal George, West Coker, 9.15pm 11 ‘Stompin’ Dave’, Foresters Arms, East Coker, 3.30pm 16 ‘Loose Connections’, Various Covers, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Wincanton, 9.00pm ‘The Defibrillators’, Rock, The Bell Hotel, Shepton Mallet, 9.30pm ‘K’fuffle’, Rock/Pop, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.30pm 17 Billy Fury + Robs Rock & Roll Party, Tribute, Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil, 8.30pm, £5 in advance, £7 on door ‘Hurricanes’, Rock, Yeovil Labour Club, 8.30pm ‘Bad Edukation’, Classic Rock, The Phoenix, Gillingham, 9.00pm ‘Named and Shamed’, Pop/Rock, White Hart, Sherborne, 9.00pm ‘Hat Trick’, Various Covers, Royal George, West Coker, 9.00pm ‘Loose Rock’, Indie Pop/Rock, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm Simon Gee, Various, The King William Inn, Crewkerne, 9.00pm ‘Sidekicks’, 60’s-90’s covers, Stoke Sub Hamdon Working Mens Club, 9.30pm 18 ‘Lewis and the Sound of the Suburbs’. Ska, The Black Horse Inn, Yeovil, 4.00pm 23 ‘Area 51’, Rock, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.30pm 24 ‘Quicksilver’, The Tippling Philosopher, Milborne Port, 9.00pm ‘Grouvecat’, Acoustic Rock, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘D-State’, Covers 70’s-present, The 94 Club, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘The Dissenters Bluesband’, Rock/Pop, The Arrow, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Unknown Identity’, Covers & Original, The Bell Inn, Yeovil, 9.00pm 25 ‘Simple Chaos’, Acoustic/Electric Rock/Pop, The Foresters Arms, East Coker, 3.30pm Ross Kirk, Rock Covers, The Lord Nelson, Norton Sub Hamdon, 3.30pm 30 ‘Faustus’, Meadway Hall, Ham Lane, Compton Dundon, 8.00pm ‘The Painkillers UK’, Rock, The Old Pound Inn, Langport, 8.30pm ‘Rexes Hollow’, Rock/Pop, The Westminster, Yeovil, 9.00pm ‘Mutter Slater Band’, Original Blues, Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil, 9.00pm

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ANTIQUES

Antiques & Collectables AUCTIONS, FAIRS AND SALES

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.

On 12 November, Dukes in Dorchester will be holding an Asian Art auction. Also the popular Macmillan Christmas Shopping Fair, co-sponsored by Duke’s, is being held on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 November from 10am until 4pm on Saturday and closing half an hour earlier on Sunday at Kingston Maurward College, celebrating thirty years of fundraising. Over that time it is estimated that the Fair has raised nearly £300,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Admission is £5 per person.

Committee Chairman Rose Joly commented “This year stalls will include luxury clothing, jewellery and accessories, children’s toys, quality food and items for the house and garden.”

Duke’s popular Avenue Auctions continue at the Weymouth location - look out for its regular Avenue Sale on 30 October and 20 November. Viewing times: Saturday prior to auction 9.30am12 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 November.

Viewing for sales takes place on the previous Monday 10am – 5pm plus the day preceding the sale (10am – 7pm)) and the 36

morning of the sale. Further information is available from 01749 678099.

Lawrence’s Auction house in Crewkerne has General Sales on Wednesdays on 24 and 31 October and 7, 14 and 21 November. All sales start at 9.30am and viewing is from the Tuesday before the sale from 9am to 7pm. For more information call 01460 73041.

This popular Auction House also is holding various specialist sales in November. Starting at 10am on 15 November will be a Militaria, Coins & Medals sale and the following day, 16 November, starting at 10.00am is a Collectors, Sporting & Textiles sale.

Meanwhile in West Dorset, Sherborne-based Charterhouse has a jewellery, watches and silver auction on 15 November followed by antiques and interiors with a selection of wine, port & whisky on 16 November.

An early 19th century brooch painted with an eye is one of the more unusual lots going under the Charterhouse hammer. “It is such a delicate little painting and whilst I have no idea who the eye relates to I would be very pleased to own it,” commented Richard Bromell.

Eye miniatures are believed to have originated when the Prince of Wales (later George IV) felt the need to send Maria Fitzherbert, a widow, a token of his love. This

gesture and the romance that went with it was frowned upon by the court, so a miniaturist was employed to paint only the eye and thereby preserve anonymity and decorum. The couple went through a form of marriage on 15 December 1785, though all present knew the marriage was invalid by the Royal Marriage Act since George III had not approved. Reportedly Maria’s eye miniature was worn by George IV, hidden under his lapel. This is regarded as the event which led to lovers’ eyes becoming fashionable, appearing between 1790 and the 1820s in the courts and affluent families of England, Russia, France and more rarely, America.

Eye miniatures were also painted of a spouse, loved one or child and commissioned for sentimental reasons. Today eye miniatures are hotly contested at auction and although the Charterhouse eye brooch

measures just 2.5 cm wide it is estimated to sell for £200-400.

To enter items into this auction, contact Richard Bromell and the team of specialists at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277.

On Saturday 10 November the 14th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT FAIR takes place 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.

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BOOKS

BOOK REVIEW

By Wayne, Winstones

National Trust: I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree - A Poem for Every Day of the Year

by Frann Preston-Gannon (illustrator) Fiona Waters Editor £25 ‘I am the seed that grew the tree that gave the wood to make the page to fill the book with poetry’.

This autumn a most beautiful poetry anthology for children is published.

Named after the first line of Judith Nicholls’ poem ‘Windsong’, this lavishly illustrated collection of 366 nature poems – one for every day of the year, including leap years is filled with some timeless classics and familiar favourites, as well as some that may not be so well known.

what initially take your breath away. Each is a work of art. Stylised and child friendly, while still faithful to nature, they convey the beauty and magnificence of the natural world. Frann perfectly captures the changing seasons – from swirling mists to powder blue skies, from blazing heat to driving rain and snow. There are intricate close ups of a dragonfly’s wings and wider vistas of fields and mountains. The poems themselves are drawn from over 400 years of poetry and place modern poems alongside the classics. 185 named poets have works in this book ; including William Blake to Thomas Hardy and Roger McGough to Carol Ann Duffy.and there are also anonymous poems and rhymes The collection introduces the reader to new discoveries, an exceptional book to return to again and again.

The glorious full-colour, double page illustrations by Frann Preston-Gannon are

This is the perfect book for children (and grown-ups!) to share at the beginning or the end of the day, or just to dip into.

If I had to pick just one gift book to give this Christmas, then Nosy Crow’s beautiful I Am the Seed that Grew the Tree would be it.

8, Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset. DTP 3PX 01935 816 128 winstonebooks1@gmail.com www.winstonebooks.co.uk

PEARLS: The Ultimate Tudor ‘Bling’

By Tony White, PSJ Jewellers

Last weekend I was reading a review of Anna Beer’s new biography of Sir Walter Raleigh. It is promoted with a 1988 study of Sir Walter in which he is wearing an eye-watering amount of pearls.

It is almost impossible to begin to understand the rarity and cost of just a single 16th century natural pearl. Virtually an accident of nature, each pearl came from the Persian Gulf and came some 7000 miles probably by sea in a 100ft ship to reach England many months later.

In Tudor times pearls were the paramount item of jewellery to be worn (the ultimate “bling” of the time) to show off your extreme wealth.

Henry VIII wore them in abundance, as did Elizabeth I, but to be able to flaunt similar wealth makes Sir Walter a truly extraordinary and seriously rich commoner.

Free-diving for pearl oysters dates back over 5000 years, but only a very small percentage of oysters actually yield a pearl. Those large pearls in Sir Walter’s earrings may have taken ten years or more to grow in nature.

The painting shows Sir Walter wearing a tunic with seventeen buttons, each set with a pearl estimated at 4-5 mm diameter surrounded by nine pearls of around 2mm each. He is wearing a sash striped with many hundreds of seed pearls, there is a pearl-encrusted black belt, he wears a two-row pearl bracelet on his right wrist and even his sword is topped with a large pearl.

He also appears to be wearing a large double pear-shaped pearl earring. That a comparable pair of pearl earrings sold for £1.4 million in 2014 gives one some inkling of the breathtaking display of wealth in this study of Sir Walter.

Today we have become accustomed to easily available yet beautiful oyster or mollusc-grown “farmed” pearls. We judge their quality in terms of their shape, surface evenness, size, colour, lustre and nacre. Furthermore there must also be a good match for all these properties whether worn in pairs or as a necklace.

At PSJ Jewellers we have the expertise to explain why your pearls need special care and we can help you give them the care they deserve.

On 29 November we are hosting a Pearl Day with one of the country’s foremost pearl experts to discuss and value your own pearl jewellery.

If you’d like to join us at 42 Cheap Street, Sherborne, just call 01935 810333.

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Jewellers Now open in Sherborne and looking forward to welcoming customers Family Jewellers since 1937 42 Cheap Street Sherborne DT9 3PX Tel: 01935 815333

www.psjyeovil.co.uk @conduitmag

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FOOD & DRINK

Food & Drink A WARM WELCOME FROM THE QUEENS ARMS The Queens Arms, Corton Denham

something special.

The Queens Arms is a dog friendly establishment, reinforced by its welcoming sign ‘dogs & muddy boots welcome’ and offering more than a cursory welcome to a man’s best friend. The flagstone floors, candlelit tables and an open fire means the bar is an idyllic place, the perfect venue to gather with friends, whilst tucking into The Queen’s Arms famous pork-pies and chorizo scotch eggs. An award winning selection of wines, ales, ciders and spirits, including the ‘closer to home’ selection, means there will undoubtedly be something for everyone.

Known as one of Somerset’s best foodie destination pubs, this family run free house makes it a top priority to follow its philosophy of measuring produce in metres not miles. The Queen’s Arms even has its own smallholding and kitchen garden; with meats, cheese and bread all sourced locally. With a simple focus on quality and consistency, this five star inn has acquired 2 AA rosettes alongside a Taste of the West Gold award.

This honey-coloured country inn offers eight bedrooms, with wonderful views of the gently rolling landscape, each offering an individually designed, luxurious and comfortable experience. Egyptian cotton sheets, L’Occtaine products and delightful bathrooms will be sure to enhance your stay. Just outside Sherborne, this welcoming inn really is the perfect venue on a cold winter’s day to lift your spirits and revive your soul.

is a quintessentially English Georgian Inn set three miles from Sherborne,

tucked into hills forming the Somerset/ Dorset boarder. The Queens Arms

offers a chic rural getaway, as recently recognised by The Guardian as one of the top 20 best pubs in the UK with

rooms, perfect for those in search of

Christmas Parties

Friday 7th, 14th & Saturday 15th December Looking for somewhere to host your staff Christmas Party this year? The Queen’s Arms Christmas parties offer a bespoke three course meal, DJ, crackers and party poppers. £30 per person, £10 non-refundable deposit per person. Tables up to 10 people or exclusive use available up to 100 people.

Food and Drink Market

Saturday 1st December 10am-5pm | Entry free Local food and beverage producers joining us here at The Queens Arms, selling a variety of goods available for you to indulge or to give to loved ones as gifts, just in time for Christmas. If you would like the opportunity to promote your business and be a part of our December market, we would also be interested in hearing from you.

Taittinger Champagne Evening Saturday 8th 7pm £75 per person or £675 per table of ten

Champagne reception with canapés, followed by four-course meal with matching champagnes and a live band to end the evening.

Christmas Day

A lunch of fabulous festive fayre. Relax whilst we cook, serve and do all the chores, while you enjoy time with your loved ones. Five course, bespoke meal at £85 per person.

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Tel: 01963220317 | Email : relax@thequeensarms.com www.thequeensarms.com

FOOD & DRINK

CHAMPION MARMALADE DAYS CEDRICS® brings a taste of autumn to the table Black cats, pumpkins and All Hallows is upon us. The darkening of nights and the clocks going back signals winter is firmly on its way.

It is the time for snuggly woolly jumpers in front of large roaring fires. CEDRICS® plump, homemade vanilla marshmallows are perfect to enjoy with a rich, smooth hot chocolate.

Try them toasted to that golden brown, oozing stage on a beguiling open fire, of course there is also the possibility of ending up with scorched, smoking edges when you’re not looking, but this only adds to the fun of the season.

On the crisper, Jack Frost mornings, treat yourself to our Overall Champion Award Winning Beekeepers Marmalade, it’s the best according to Taste of the West 2018.

Made with whole oranges, never pulp, and Somerset honey, our marmalade spread thickly on hot buttered toast makes for a memorable breakfast or snack at any time of day. A teaspoonful can also be mixed with hot water, with or without whisky for a Hot Toddy to ease those pesky throats that abound at this time of year.

Bonfire night is for families to gather and enjoy time together perhaps with some mulled cider or local organic apple juice.

Bake a gammon ham and glaze with our decadent marmalade and serve with roast potatoes and steamed cavolo nero for a nourishing meal to ward off the cold nights.

Leftovers can be served the next day, as cold cuts with our Gold Award winning Pumpkin Beer chutney. Autumnal spices including cinnamon are slowly simmered together with pumpkin and beer for many hours until just right, and are then potted up and left to mature in a dark place. They are too tempting just to keep for yourself, why not give one or two jars as thoughtful presents, a homemade gift for food lovers without the time spent cooking! Our Pumpkin Beer chutney is also the perfect accompaniment for that leftover Christmas Turkey, which is not too far away!

No family meal would be complete without dessert. In 2012 we were privileged to present one of our rich, sweet, moist Gold

CEDRICS®

ENGLAND

Home of the Taste of the West Gold Award Winning Somerset Cider and Apple cake & Champion Sweet Preserve 2018 Over 25 Taste of the West Awards, including Golds for our Home made preserves.

Cider, local beers and cake, also suitable for most coeliacs making perfect Christmas gi�s.

You won’t find our home made products in any other café or farm shop, only here!

OPEN: All year, Just ring the door bell to browse.

Eat in Lunches Thursday ‐ Saturday, Sunday Roast lunch from 12 noon.

Cedrics® at The White Swan, Misterton, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8NR.

Tel: 01460 72592

www.cedricscakes.co.uk

Award Winning Cakes & Preserves

Post a Cake ‐ Preserves ‐ Hampers ‐ Mail Order

Award Winning Somerset Cider & Apple Cakes to Her Majesty the Queen. Why not share one for pudding served with custard or if you prefer, our Taste of the West 2018 award winning Carrot and Orange Cake with clotted cream. If the decision is too hard to make why not spoil yourself and enjoy both over the coming colder days! Have a happy and safe bonfire night from all at CEDRICS®.

The Mitre Inn

Sandford Orcas

Nr Sherborne, DT9 4RU

01963 220271 FREEHOUSE

Allen & Cheryl welcome you with a cosy bar & great food.

Wed to Fri - Senior Citizens 2 course lunch £11.00 Sunday Roast - £9.95 Adult, £8.95 OAP and £6.50 children 2 En-suite double rooms now available Tuesday - Saturday 11.30 - 2.30, 7.00 - 11.00 Sunday 12.00 - 3.00, 7.00 - 10.30 (Monday drinks only 7.00 - 11.00)

www.MitreInn.co.uk

Authentic high-quality Thai food at affordable prices.

5 star hygiene.

Delivers to Yeovil, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Ilminster, Queen Camel, Sherborne, West Chinnock, Yetminster & surrounding towns and villages.

Lamjuan Thai Restaurant and Takeaway 24 South Street, Yeovil, BA20 1NN Opening times: Mon closed, Tues-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-10pm Open for lunch Fri-Sun 12pm to 2:30pm

@LamjuanThaiTakeaway

Tel: 01935 508407

www.lamjuanthai.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK

REMEMBER, REMEMBER THE 15TH OF NOVEMBER!

By Camilla Wood, Owner /MD The Somerset Wine Company As nations we harbour a wealth of curious traditions… take Spain’s Tomatino Festival in late August where locals find sport in pelting each other with 120 tons of ripe tomatoes; Indians use the Hindu Spring Festival of Holi to do much the same with paint pigments, unleashing their joy for the new season by firing water guns, adding to the riot of colours and chaos. Here in the UK the tradition of burning a home-made effigy, to recall Mr Fawkes, on a bonfire sends a covert message to anyone considering overthrowing Parliament. And don’t get me started on American Halloween, the most unnecessary annual display of ghoulish and gruesome bad taste.

Which brings me aptly on to Beaujolais Nouveau! November is the month which marks the release of this famously young wine, light and fruity, but more often thin, acidic and bubble-gum (even banana) flavoured; an inspired marketing exercise to alleviate the region of its excess grapes. It is released to a strict embargo on the third Thursday of November, on the stroke of midnight. The uncorking of bottles in France is marked by parties, fireworks, the rolling of barrels through the centre of Lyon and other festivities neatly timed to encourage a long weekend of vinous celebration.

Beaujolais Nouveau belongs to a category of wines called ‘vins primeurs’ meaning any wine sold in the same year it is harvested, soon after fermentation is completed. This also explains the term ‘en primeur’, loosely translated as ‘wine futures’ - a method of purchasing wines early whilst still in barrel, particularly prevalent in premium regions such as Bordeaux and Burgundy, where a customer seeks an opportunity to invest in fine wine before it is bottled.

Beaujolais Nouveau, made from the Gamay grape widely grown in the Beaujolais region, has an easy ‘buvabilité’, due largely to a process called carbonic maceration, or whole berry fermentation, which allows the juice to be extracted from the grapes with a minimum of tannins. The resulting wine is light bodied, zesty, with flavours of red fruits and hints of bubble-gum - best drunk chilled, it is eminently more quaffable on a hot summer’s day than in mid-November.

According to The Oxford Wine Encyclopedia, the tradition of drinking Beaujolais so young dates from the 19th century, when “the year’s wine would complete its fermentation in cask while en route to nearby Lyon, where the new wine provided a direct link with village life in the Beaujolais hills”.

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In the 1970s and 80s, ‘the Beaujolais Nouveau’ became hugely popular outside France, with canny marketers turning the race to export the newly bottled wine into a hotly contested event itself. Means of transport for the bottles allegedly included elephant, Concorde, and a hot-air balloon.

Leading producer Georges Dubeouf added to the excitement with his bottle tagline “Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!”

Over half of the 28 million bottles produced are consumed in France, but other big markets include Japan (where they bathe in it!), Germany and the US. Here in the UK the stampede to sample this rather uninteresting wine in bars and pubs across the country on the third Thursday in November has dwindled dramatically with around 750,000 bottles imported in 1999 to around 100,000. Well, with all the variety of wines on offer now in the UK, who wouldn’t prefer a glass of full-bodied, structured Malbec on a chilly November night?!

In the shop you won’t find any Beaujolais Nouveau but try instead better quality organic Beaujolais Villages (Domaine de la Couvette) or if your pocket allows, one of the wonderful Beaujolais Crus (highest quality vineyards named for the village of origin) such as Morgon (Cote de Py by Jean Fouillard - great rival to a double-the-price Burgundy), Fleurie (Gry-Sablon), Chiroubles (Domaine des Marrans) and newly arrived Régnié (Domaine de la Colette on special at £14) perfect with a plate of roast turkey and stuffing - but more on that next month!

MAKE ROOM FOR A GOOD SQUASH!

By The Stag’s Head Inn This is the time of year when pumpkins and other types of winter squash are in abundance and we have been embracing the often unloved winter heritage squashes in our menu.

With the exception of the Butternut squash they are often shunned, largely due to people associating them with ‘watery’ marrows which only serve as a vehicle for other more interesting flavours.

There are actually many interesting varieties of heritage winter squashes originating from countries in South and Central America, plus Cambodia, China and Japan.

Squashes were staple crops in the New World for centuries. North American tribes grew them as a staple and two Native American words – askutasquas and souotaersquasties – are thought to have been shortened to squash.

FOOD & DRINK

METHOD

Serves 6 to 8 people

INGREDIENTS 115g Self raising flour 110g White breadcrumbs 110g suet 250g soft dark brown sugar ½ teaspoon mixed spice ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 50g nibbed almonds 90g dates 125g raisons 125g sultanas

125g currants 25g mixed peel 1 apple grated 1 orange, juice and zested 1 lemon, juiced and zested 3 eggs 75ml rum 75ml brandy 75ml Guinness 100g golden syrup 1 six pence (optional)

The making of this Christmas pudding couldn’t be easier. Find yourself the biggest bowl you have available and mix all the listed ingredients together.

Place the mix it into a sealed container and allow to infuse in the fridge for up to three weeks. Finally, you are free to lick the spoon. You might find it’s a little harsh with the alcohol but after a few weeks of infusing with the spices and fruits, it will settle down.

When the time has come to cook, place into a bowl and sit into a pan of slowly boiling water. Cover with tin foil or a lid and allow steaming for up four hours.

I hope you, your family and friends enjoy this Christmas pudding recipe and wish you an enjoyable and wonderful Christmas with loved ones.

We have embraced this versatile vegetable, putting an interesting Heritage Squash Salad on the menu. Seasoned sweet slices of juicy squash are slow-roasted, then partnered with an unctuous garlicky squash puree, autumn leaves, soft goats curd and a delicious savoury granola containing oats, pumpkin seeds, cashew nuts and fennel seeds

CHRISTMAS PUDDING RECIPE

It may seem premature for me to be writing this recipe, but it benefits by sitting in the fridge for a few weeks to allow all the alcohol to soak into the dried fruits.

By Rich Townsend, Senior Sous Chef, Seasons Restaurant at The Eastbury Hotel

It might be a bit early for some of you to be thinking about Christmas but here at Seasons restaurant, preparations are well under way. For years, my mum has been making her own Christmas pudding, a recipe that has been passed down through the generations and today I will be sharing it with you. She still follows the old traditions of adding a six pence piece to the boozy pudding mix and makes sure everyone in the family gives it a stir whilst making a wish. It’s supposed to bring good luck to whoever finds the sixpence but after six consecutive years of biting into it, my step dad’s dentist’s bill suggests otherwise.

to provide the salad with a wonderfully nutty texture - a true taste of the season!

However, if you still can’t be persuaded to try Heritage Winter Squashes, there’s always the chance that you could be tempted to try a rich and delicious spiced pumpkin pie on our pudding menu!

The butternut squash (JONATHAN BUCKLEY) The three most important heritage species were winter squash (Cucurbita maxima), the crookneck squash (C. moschata) and the pumpkin (C. pepo). All were important nutritionally and medicinally.

The butternut, the squash most recognised in the UK, is a custardcoloured pear-shaped squash originally from Guatemala and Mexico.

All the many winter squashes have a variety of culinary uses. To start with, the shoots, tender tips and flowers of squash and pumpkin plants are eaten throughout the world. In Africa they are fried with garlic, in Korea they are steamed

and sprinkled with sesame oil and chilli, in Thailand they are gently simmered in chilli and coconut milk. Flowers can be stuffed with ricotta, lemon zest and pine nuts, battered then deep-fried.

Butternut squash makes a great squash and coconut milk soup, spiced with harissa to banish the autumn blues; most of the squashes (including pumpkin) can be seasoned, braised then partnered with blue cheese and pine nut in a risotto. Similarly, pan-roasted cubes of firm orange squash with garlic and chilli makes a delicious side dish. The Jaspee de Vendee is considered to be sweet enough to be eaten raw.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

Health

& Wellbeing

BULLIES ONLY BULLY BECAUSE THEY CAN

By Niki Cassar

Many people agree that they have experienced the feeling of being bullied at some time in their life, even if only in a very mild way. It happens in families, when a sibling thinks it’s OK to put you down or coerce you into doing something you don’t want to do.

It can, and often does, happen at school, both in the classroom right under the nose of the teacher, or outside. It most certainly happens in the workplace, despite official company policy, and in recent times, it has happened frequently on social media.

Bullying can take many forms including physical assault, but the most common, and most deadly form, is subtle and devious, making it far harder for others to spot. Exclusion from social gatherings, sly comments, unkind teasing, playing nasty jokes, spreading rumours, mimicking voices or accents – always designed to be hurtful - and over time, causing loneliness, depression and the sense of being an outcast. This may result in eating disorders, panic attacks or selfharming. In extreme situations, persistent bullying has been known to result in suicide.

Although bullying is often done by a group, it always starts with one person, with the others tagging along for fun. But why do some people have a need to pick on others and say or do unkind things?

Maybe you even recognise yourself as one of them, either now or in your past? The reason is that those who bully are internally unhappy people who mostly don’t come from happy, stable backgrounds. They may have been subjected to physical or mental bullying themselves, or witnessed violence between their parents.

Increasingly commonly, their parents have separated or divorced.

The child feels like a pawn, powerless to change what is happening, and can become increasing angry and frustrated.

Now let’s look at the victims and what is it about them that attracts the bullies like a magnet. These people are mostly both shy and withdrawn or socially inept, even awkward. There may have a different accent or ethnicity, or some form of disability that causes them to feel ‘different’ from their peers. None of these examples are in themselves the actual problem, but instead, it’s the way we feel inside of ourselves. When we have inner feelings of self-

confidence and self-worth, then those positive feelings exude from us, like an invisible aura or perfume. Rather like wearing a protective cloak, these feelings keep the bullies at bay, because they know instinctively there is no pleasure to be had from having a go at confident people. On the other hand, those who are lacking in selfconfidence will be putting out invisible signals that will be picked up by the bullies when they are casting around for new targets.

If you recognise yourself as either a bully or the victim of bullying, then please do give me a call on 01963 371 695 to discuss in total confidence how I can help you to change. Remember to quote The Conduit to receive a £15 discount on your first session of 5-Path® Hypnotherapy with me, either face-to-face or online.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?

by Samantha Kirk – Oxley Sports Centre

I have lost count of the amount of excuses I have heard people say as to why they can’t exercise; some of them have been very inventive! As soon as I mention the ‘exercise’ word there are the children, the dog, the parents, the TV and the work excuses, as to why they can’t possibly fit in any form of exercise, although they really want to! I have heard them all.

Some people are just not cut out to take up exercise in the traditional form. Not everyone is ready for lycra, trainers or even ‘loose clothing’ to facilitate exercise as they see on the TV and so we need to be adaptable.

It has been shown that there are 86,400 seconds in a day and whilst time is taken up with sleeping, eating, working etc.. there is still time left over for whatever you want but we waste so much of it just doing nothing!

So my advice is to make the most of your time and use just 1,200 (20 mins) seconds doing exercise! Time is precious and you can’t get it back! After all what is more important than your health?

There are so many alternative forms of exercise there really are no excuses not to move more or start to get fitter. I hear it all the time ‘I would love to get fitter, but I really don’t have the time!’ Is this you? It will only take up to 15 minutes a day to start your new routine that will change your life and make a big difference.

Walking the dog, walking to work, walking the children to school rather than taking them by car (if possible) skipping, jogging, getting on your bike or doing some gardening all take up a small amount of time and if done every day or at least 3 to 4 times a week will make a difference There are numerous YouTube clips that you could watch for a 15/20 min workouts known as HIIT High Intensity Interval Training sessions, which you can do in the comfort of your own home in front of the TV, tablet, phone whatever your choice of screen maybe. As the old adage says ‘something is better than nothing’ and as time goes on and you fit in this extra bit of ‘time’ into your daily routine it will become second nature and you will really begin to notice the difference in your physical and mental health.

There are so many options out there for people to take part in physical activities ranging from the more sedate, Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates to the more intense and high impact such as HIIT, Boogie Bounce, Zumba and Indoor Cycling.... there is just so much to

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choose from. You can work out in groups if you are feeling sociable; you can go it alone, go swimming or in the gym or you partner up with badminton or squash. There is always someone around to help out, encourage and motivate you with your new found ‘time’.

And as Rudyard Kipling says in IF “With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, And- -which is more- -you’ll be a Man, my son!”

STAY STRONG, STAY STEADY: AN EXERCISE PROGRAMME FOR OLDER PEOPLE

Every year, around 30% of people aged 65 and over will have a fall, which can result in a serious injury; there were over 50,000 hip fractures in England in 2014/2015 and falls account for over 4 million hospital beds each year. Maintaining – and improving – muscle strength and balance is crucial to reducing risk but research by Ipsos MORI for the Centre for Ageing Better shows that many people don’t realise how important this is.

Falls Prevention is a key intervention to help keep people independent as they get older and community-based classes are considered essential. Going ahead, it is expected that these key classes will form part of the expected referral route for all older people, depending on their level of ability.

The Otago Exercise Programme (OEP) was developed at the University of Otago Medical School in New Zealand and is an evidence based programme that has proved to be very effective at preventing falls.

Age UK Somerset has worked with Somerset Public Health to implement the Otago programme – called Stay Strong, Stay Steady - in Somerset. Community-based classes are led by qualified Otago instructors

and are held in community venues in the area, including Wincanton and Yeovil. The aim is to help participants improve balance and rebuild muscle strength, giving them increased confidence and a better chance of remaining independent. These specially developed classes are accesses by referral only.

Many participants will move on from Otago classes to other, Age UK Somerset, classes.

From Mature Movers Classes in Martock and Templecombe, Movement to Music classes in Somerton or Tai Chi in Yeovil – there is something to suit everyone. No previous experience is necessary and all the classes are run on a pay-as-you-go basis. The focus is always on having fun.

For more information on all classes, please contact The Ageing Well team on 01823 345626 or email ageingwell@ageuksomerset.ord.uk To see a full list of the classes available, visit www.ageuksomerset.org.uk

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IS A CAREER CHANGE GOOD FOR YOU?

By Gary Shackle, Sherborne Sports Centre

We have all thought about it...I hate my job, work is boring, I get no satisfaction at work.

Well, all I can say is that from experience and also from talking to one of my newest employees it is never too late to have a career change. The average person will spend over 82,000 hours at work (or 9.4 years), so it’s important we try and get it right!

In light of these facts I have asked one of my new members of staff to discuss their experiences.

“After years of desk work I was craving a change of career to something that reflected my personality more when the opportunity to join Sherborne Sports Centre came up. Having already been a member I knew this was something I wanted to be a part of and I’m so glad I did!

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“I have seen and experienced first-hand the powerful benefits that exercise can have, not only on your physical health but just as importantly your mental health and I feel privileged to now be in a position to express this through my job role.

Whatever your ability or reasons for working out even if it’s just a chance to get out and socialise, exercise is empowering and can make a huge difference to your lifestyle and confidence. I am so pleased I took the tough decision to change my career, and the opportunities I have been offered in this industry already are immense.”

With a number of new faces already around the Centre, I hope we will all bring something new and positive to the already strong and motivated existing team. Look out for new classes and ideas kicking off with a preChristmas Bootcamp to get you feeling fit and strong in time for the big day, what better gift could you ask for?

Looking forward to meeting you and helping to reach those goals no matter how big or small you may think they are.

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BEAUTY

BENEFITS OF MASSAGE

By Samantha Mullett, So Pampered

Do your muscles constantly ache? Struggle with shoulder and neck pains or lower back ache? Do you suffer from headaches, stress, fatigue or even depression? Massage is fantastic for all ailments and can be a great help to your overall wellbeing. Massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regime, there’s no denying the power of massage!

Massage relaxes muscle tissue, boosting the circulatory and lymphatic systems enhancing oxygen and nutrients into the muscle cells helping remove toxins and waste products from the body. These circulatory effects of massage may help with some inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis or edema (an excessive accumulation of fluid in body tissues, which may be reduced using manual lymph drainage).

Massage therapy also has an incredible relaxation response. For those suffering with stress, anxiety and depression, it will lower the heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure; boost the immune system and generally decrease the physical effects of stress on the body.

Scientific research estimates that approximately 90% of disease is stress related. And it’s perhaps fair to say that nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress! While eliminating anxiety and pressure altogether in this fast-paced world may be idealistic, massage can, without a doubt, help manage stress. This translates into:

• Decreased anxiety

• Enhanced sleep quality

• Greater energy

• Improved concentration

• Increased circulation

• Reduced fatigue

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Furthermore, clients often report a sense of perspective and clarity after receiving a massage with increased emotional balance and physical benefits.

Getting a massage can do you a world of good and is not a luxury as often perceived in this country, but a necessity! It is so beneficial to you and your body! Frequent massage can play a huge part in your wellbeing. Budgeting time and money for regular massage treatments is truly an investment in your health. Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, and work with your therapist to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.

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BECOMING A SAMARITAN

By Jacky Reed

Are you thinking about becoming a Samaritan? What a wonderful thought to have. Having been a Samaritan for the past eight years, I felt that sharing some of the joys, and some of the challenges, might be helpful. The easiest way to do this is to answer some of the most commonly asked questions.

How do we manage when talking to people that are attempting to take their own lives?

It is an amazing privilege and very humbling to talk to people that are in this situation. We are a listening service which many people need so badly for all sorts of different reasons. We don’t give advice or tell people what to do.

We are there to help them explore their options and make their own decisions. We never know what happens to the callers as calls are confidential and we have no way of tracing them. But what we do know is that we have taken the time to listen and give comfort to someone at their worst of times How do we stop becoming too emotionally involved?

This was the question that caused me greatest concern when I considered becoming a Samaritan.

I can tell you that the training helps considerably. The fact that we rarely, if ever, talk to the same person twice also helps. You discuss calls at the end of a shift with a shift leader and are encouraged to leave all your thoughts at the door before going home. It works. And the support process in place for both new recruits and seasoned Samaritans is exceptional.

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What training do I get to prepare me?

The training is second to none and will teach you to deal with anything you need to deal with as a Samaritan. It covers everything from emails, texts (yes, we provide this as a service too) to all the different types of calls we get. You’re trained to help people talk about their emotions, explore their feelings and look at their options. It’s the best and most thorough training I’ve done.

Anything else I need to know?

Samaritans in Yeovil are an amazing mixed bunch of people. All ages are here. You will make great friends and you can get involved in lots of different Samaritan projects if you want to. To sum up, being a Samaritan is a totally rewarding job: Humbling. A real privilege.

Could you volunteer with the Samaritans? Why not join us at our information evenings which take place on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm at 25 The Park, Yeovil, BA20 1DG. To find out more, call our information line on 01935 414015, email: recruitment@ yeovilsamaritans.org.uk or visit our website at https://www.samaritans. org/branches/samaritans-yeovilsherborne-and-district.

POPPY APPEAL 2018 YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED

The annual Poppy Appeal start on Friday 26 October and the Sherborne and district collectors will be hoping to exceed last year’s income of £30,000 for The Royal British Legion. 2018 is a special year for the Armed Forces, as it is the Centenary of the signing of Armistice at the end of World War 1, as well as 100 years since the formation of the Royal Air Force.

Last week the team of collectors gathered outside their store room, kindly provided as a donation by Sherborne Castle Estates, to prepare the nearly 300 familiar blue trays which will be handed out to the valued band of collectors going door-to-door or standing on street corners in all weather during the 2018 Poppy Appeal, supported by almost all the shops and other business establishments in Sherborne and surrounding villages.

House-to-house and school collections take place between Saturday 28 October and Saturday 10 November, while street collections will take place in Sherborne between Saturday 3 and Saturday 10 November. Remembrance Day is commemorated on

Sunday 11 November across the country.

The Sherborne Royal British Legion will again run their annual shop window display competition to promote the Appeal. Look out for some amazing and ingenious displays. The organisers also supply small wooden crosses and Poppy wreaths (for a small donation) for placement at the various War Memorials on Remembrance Day. The Poppy Appeal organisers are always looking for anyone who can spare some time to join the collection or is prepared to help with the background organisation. If you would like to be part of the Appeal in any way, please contact Elspeth Graham on 01963 364 771.

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.

Photographic Studio Equipment for sale £100.00 ono. Various lighting, stands, reflectors, bulbs and backdrops Tel: 01458 251475

Gents dinner suit. Chest 42”, length 30” £20.00 Light grey suit. 42” regular. £15.00 Tel: 01935 814112

Is there anyone who would be interested in two Pedigree dolls, circa 1947-8. This could be a restoration job, although they are all in one piece! If interested please ring 01935 422620

Ladies Sketchers Go Walk 3 memory foam slip on shoes, still in boxes, never worn. 1 paid grey, 1 pair hot pink, 1 pair beige. All are size 8. Bought for £39.99 per pair from M&M, will accept £15.00 per pair Tel: 07710 210560

Two Royal Worcester Casserole dishes, with lids, Oven to table, Pattern Evesham.

Two pint size. £40.00 the pair Tel: 01935 422620 3ft x 4ft car trailer with ladder rack plus two spare mini wheels. Needs work to wood and paint £25.00 Tel: 01935 425114 2 blue and yellow striped roman blinds.

1m wide, 1.7m long. Excellent condition. £15.00 each or £25.00 for the pair Tel: 01935 817556 Collection of 25 China and glass bells.

24 flower pots. 12 china swans. 10 bird statues. Various small china ornaments.

ALL for £180.00 ono or can be bought separately Tel: 01935 476199 CD Player. Good condition £25.00 TV unit. Good condition. Dark wood.

2 pine chairs for £49.00 Armchair for FREE. 2 bedside cabinets.

2 dressing tables. Good condition.

2 wardrobes. New. £25.00 each 2 mirrors Art paintings.

Tools. Good condition Tel: 07437 981388

1 small electric cultivator. Easy to use.

Good condition £20.00. Ilminster 1 4ft 6” cream metal bed frame. Couple of imperfections but brand new £30.00 1 4ft 6” grey metal bed frame. Good condition £30.00 Large white mirror with elaborate curly frame. Ideal décor piece £60.00 ono Tel: 07787 782717 Laura Ashley 2.5 seater sofa and matching armchair. Raspberry colour.

Fitted with removable cotton covers in jade. £250.00 Buyer collects.

Ladies CC Winter Coat, wool/cashmere blend. Teal. 514 length 37ӣ25.00 Ladies Eastex winter coat in dark blue.

514 length 42” £25.00 Tel: 01935 427320 Country Scene Lithograph 27”x22” by late Somerset artist Sturgeon. £150.00 ono Tel: 01963 350840

Cider apple trees, cookers or eaters.

Traditional varieties, locally grown, bare rooted. Delivery available £34.00 each Tel: 01963 220855 McVitie Biscuit Reps Sample, leather.

Very good condition £70.00 ono Large ‘gladstone’ type bag. Leather – used condition £25.00 ono Large new paddling pool. Unopened.

Size 6ft 5” long, 4ft 9” wide, 1ft 5” deep £10.00 ono Tel: 01935 422620 12 rolls of wooden log path edging. £1.50 per roll or whole lot £12.00 Tel: 07787 782717 IKEA First Bed Gulliver 70x160 plus guard rail. Good condition Vyssa mattress £50.00 First Bed Mothercare, Extending min 140x76cam max 190x76. Mattress for max size Victorian brass fender, 2 one large and one to fit small fire place plus fire dogs.

Photos available £100.00 Kenwood Chef attachment mincer fine and coarse cutters, good condition.

Vintage Fur stoles 2, good condition ideal for drama group. Bargain £25.00 Original Wipac 12v/60s Spotlight. Rechromed £15.00 Kane-May(km) 3000 Electronic temp recorder with 2 probes. 9 Thermo couplings plus control £15.00 Tel: 01460 242071/078834 550899 East Lambrook

Wanted. Old beer bottle labels and brewery advertising. Contact David on 01202 980299

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