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As we enter into the season of colorful trees and crisp mornings there are lots of seasonal events popping up such as the Harvest Supper in Walton and the Glastonbury Country Market which will be full of autumnal bakes and treats. Or if the climate crisis holds a special place in your heart, then I highly recommend popping into the Loving Earth Exhibition in Street where you can get involved in activities and learn all about the different threats our earth is facing and how you can help. We’ve got plenty of clubs and classes going on in and around the community if you fancy taking up a new hobby, take a look in the Community section for more details.
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borders and let them rot naturally. They soon break down and are incorporated into the soil by worms. I still hanker after my own leaf mould crates though.
...and mellow fruitfulness, states the first line of the famous Keats poem. There is something rather lovely about autumn. The days are cooler but often sunny, yet the ground is more moist and so easier to dig. It’s the perfect time of year for gardening.
It’s tempting to tidy up all the browning plant stems but try not to get carried away. Leave some standing because they provide important habitats for wildlife. I do harvest a few seedheads each year: poppies, nigella, and alliums are my favourites. I cut them, leaving their long stems intact and put the heads inside a paper bag, then hang the bunches inside to dry. The ripe seeds fall into the bag and can be labelled and kept for sowing next year’s free plants! The decorative heads look nice in a vase too.
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Happy gardening,
If you planted any perennials a few years ago they might need to be divided. Take a look at your plants. If they are dying off in the middle but have good growth around the edges, it’s time to lift and divide. Dig up the root ball of the plant, brush and pull off excess soil and set on to a plastic ground sheet. Pull (or use a garden fork to prise) apart the football into three or four clumps, each with a section of healthy shoots and roots. Replant the ’new’ plants elsewhere in the garden or try swapping plants with friends. Don’t forget to keep them well-watered until they have become established.
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If you feel that your garden needs a little more colour heading into winter add a couple of dogwood shrubs into your borders. There are striking red and yellow varieties available. You can also plant sedum, Japanese anemones (Liriope) and Michaelmas daises (Aster). These flower well into late autumn and early winter.
My neighbour (who is retired) makes fabulous leaf mould in meshed cages he’s constructed himself. I take a ‘busy mum’ approach to fallen leaves. I run them over with a mower then rake the resulting confetti off my lawn into the flower beds and
Finally, a little planning for next year goes a long way. October is the perfect time to plant daffodil, crocus, hyacinth and allium bulbs for next spring.
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Mondays and Thursdays: For prevention and rehabilitation at Strode College Sports Centre. Mondays and Thursdays 16:30-17:30.
Thursdays: 9.30-10.30am, The Royal Legion Street, £8 per session.
We have no formal or paid membership, but just enjoy each other’s company like thousands of others do at similar clubs around the UK and beyond.
Dance/exercise class for the over 60s. A fun, social way to stay active, meet new people and enjoy staying healthy!
We are currently looking at arranging a further gettogether on a weekend to enable those of you who are still gainfully employed to also meet up in a similar manner.
Mondays: 9.30-10.30am, Crispin Hall, £6 per session.
Wednesdays: We are a group of Veterans & Serving Members of Her Majesties Armed Forces from Glastonbury, Wells, Street and surrounding areas, who get together on Wednesday mornings to enjoy a Breakfast with likeminded friends.
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Physical activity helps to lower blood pressure, improves circulation, helps to lower cholesterol, improves stamina and cardio-vascular fitness, reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. This class also helps to promote mobility, strength and flexibility. BACPR Qualified Instructor.
Both classes need to be booked in advance in a block of 5-8 weeks. Contact Lena for dates and more info: Glastonburywww.lenadeedance.comlenadeedance@gmail.comCountryMarketTuesdays:
You are very welcome to join us and we look forward to meeting you.
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“We created a completely new space from scratch”, said Charles Weeks, Bathroom Surveyor at AHM. The dividing wall was knocked down, a new ceiling was put in and a new extractor fan was installed. The fuse board, which was previously situated in the study, was moved out into the hallway – a complex electrical job. Light switches were moved and a shaving socket was added, all to make the room easier for Mr Booth to use. The family are delighted with their new wetroom.
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The Booth* family called AHM Installations for advice as their father, who uses a wheelchair, was struggling to access the bathroom easily and safely. They wanted to have their downstairs study and toilet knocked together to form one large wetroom. This may sound like a job for a builder, but AHM have all the skills and experience you need.
When you’re updating your bathroom, naturally the style of shower, basin and tiles are important. But there may be structural work needed too – AHM Installations can do it all. For example, you could create a bigger bathroom by removing a wall or create a new ensuite bathroom by adding a wall. If you wanted a more powerful shower the electric cables could need updating. A floor might need taking up to examine the pipework underneath. A good installations company doesn’t shy away from this type of work because it ensures that your bathroom is safe; that it meets regulations and that it works for you. The last thing you want in your bathroom is dodgy electrics!
“AHM is an absolutely wonderful company – we couldn’t recommend it more. It’s made such a difference to Dad and to all of us. Amazing designers and the men who fitted it were wonderful, polite and patient.” AHM often have jobs that require structural work. AHM take the hassle out of organising the tradespeople you need to complete the job. All our fitters are members of BIKBBI which means they are DBS checked, fully insured and continually monitored. AHM Installations is a family-run firm installing safe, affordable bathrooms for people with limited mobility. Call us on 01458 550445 to discuss your needs.
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1st October: Coffee Morning and Sale at Street United Reformed Church on Saturday 1st October 10.30am - 12.30pm. Lots of goodies, homemade preserves and cakes and cups of coffee or Proceedstea. for Church Funds.
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Regular weekly club meetings in person now take place on Friday nights, from 6 to 10pm local time. Licensed amateurs are always welcome on our 70cm net at 9pm
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Jesus was ridiculed, mocked and whipped and left on a cross. He died for our sins. Three days later he arose from the dead. The symbol today of the cross is to bring peace, love, hope and healing. I hope your cross does just that.
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and down the country are no different. Since the Victorian Era churches have had wooden pews. You try suggesting that they should be removed on a permanent basis and then to be replaced by wooden chairs!
Around 10% of businesses have not signed up to MTD VAT but are filing their returns using MTD VAT
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The online VAT return will remain available to businesses with a digital exclusion exemption agreed with HMRC. This will help businesses that qualify for a digital exclusion exemption but are able to access the online VAT return when they need to file – perhaps with assistance from friends and family or through an agent. If you cannot use the online VAT return, you should contact HMRC. Whether you need help with software selection or MTD VAT registration, we’re here to help. Please contact us on 01749 678307 or email admin@bishopjones.co.uk
According to HMRC, approximately 10% of businesses above the VAT threshold and 55% of businesses below it still need to sign up to MTD VAT. If you are one of them, then you should sign up as soon as possible to avoid any filing penalties.
HMRC can charge a penalty of up to £400 for filing a return which is not an electronic submission.
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Rather than charging the filing method penalty, HMRC is taking the approach of making it impossible, from 1 November 2022, for most businesses to file a VAT return other than using MTD compatible software.
have written several letters to businesses that have not signed up, but has so far refrained from charging the relevant filing method penalty.
HMRC’s online VAT return will close on 1 November 2022 for quarterly and monthly VAT returns. From that date, businesses will only be able to file VAT returns using MTD compatible software.
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Weight loss success sees Glastonbury mum crowned Woman of the Year
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A Glastonbury mum who lost three stone in just two months is celebrating being crowned Woman of the Year by her weight loss group after maintaining her target weight for nearly two years. Sophie Hegarty, 37, piled on the pounds during lockdown, tipping the scales at nearly 13 stone as she poured herself into size 16 jeans. She lost all her confidence, hiding behind her children when pictures were taken, until she eventually decided ‘enough was enough’. Sophie joined her local Slimming World group in Glastonbury in October 2020, losing 3st 1.5 by Christmas to get to her target weight of just under nine stone. “I’d struggled with my weight for a few years, and then when lockdown hit, it got worse, my health suffered even more than before and even more weight went on,” said Sophie, who can now slip into a size 8 dress.
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Sophie’s consultant Emma Schnitzer, said: “We are all so proud of Sophie, she just got stuck into the plan and fell in love with everything it offers. She’s got so much more confidence now and it’s so inspiring for everyone else in the group. It just goes to show how you can transform your life and keep the weight off if it’s what you really want. Why not do what Sophie did and give yourself the best Christmas gift there is.”
“I’d lost all confidence, my clothes didn’t fit anymore and I felt horrible. It got to the point where my health had got really bad and I knew enough was enough, it was time to make a change, and I’m so glad I did!”
Sophie inspired her own group as she quickly learned how to adapt family-friendly meals to feed her and her three sons - and lose weight each week. She has also been featured on the Slimming World website and on Instagram for her incredible success and meal inspiration.
Sophie said: “Within a short space of time, I could feel my health improving and I was able to come off meds all together. As well as losing weight, I’ve lost 66.5 inches all over and five dress sizes but I’ve also gained a whole lot of confidence, completely turned my health around and I’m actually happy. Walking through those doors and joining my group was the best thing I ever did for myself.”
Saturday 1st October: 10.30am-3.30pm. Family fun, geology walks, abseiling, wildlife walks & talks, raffle to blow up a car! Stancombe Lane, Westbury-subMendip, Wells, BA5 1HT. Come and investigate this former limestone quarry and now haven for wildlife, fascinating prehistoric cave finds and geology.
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Raffle to blow up a car with Alford Technology midday £2.50. Geo walks with Geologist Dr Peter Hardy. Bristol Dinosaur Project, Mendip Cavers, Prehistoric Cave bones. Children’s activities including bug hunts, pebble painting, fossils, dinosaur trail and lots more for all ages. Car parking £5 per car in quarry & Refreshments all day.
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All events are open to Branch Members, RAFA Members from other Branches, Current and ExRAF Service Personnel (Including RAF Reserves), and Members of the “RAF Family”. Please contact the Branch via e-mail rafa.midsomerset@gmail. com or tel to Secretary 01458 224057 for further information.
Please call Chris for a friendly, no obligation consultation 01458 550448
• Dog walking pick up within 15 mile radius of Street and Glastonbury. We are training our own dogs in obedience and protection. These skills will be passed down to the dogs we walk. We only ever walk one dog at a time so they get our full attention. can look after any pet for you. Light cleaning duties if required. insured for peace of mind.
A Blast From The Past! Open Day At Westbury Quarry
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Wells Golf Club; this was also a centenary celebration of a Branch Member who flew Wellington and Catalina aircraft in Coastal Command from 1944 to 1945. The Branch then held its Annual Battle of Britain Service on Sunday 18th September at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Shepton Mallet followed by wreath-laying at the town Cenotaph. The future programme will continue as follows:
Monday 3rd October: General Branch Meeting
11:00am for 11:15am at the Street Inn, 1 - 3 Somerton Road, Street, BA16 0DR. There will be a Branch Meeting followed by a presentation and optional Pub Lunch.
Monday 7th November: General Branch Meeting
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The exhibition will also be on show at other Somerset venues until mid-November, including Long Sutton and Taunton Quaker Meeting Houses.
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For more information about Loving Earth events and venues: quakersatstreet@gmail.comwww.quakersatstreet.org.uk or 01458 446360.
Singers are also welcome at our next Singing Day at St Mark’s Church, Worle, BS22 7PW on Saturday November 19th when we will be enjoying Great British Anthems under the direction of David Ogden.
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Thames in 2005. The message underpinning Andrea’s writing is one of hope. The book reflects on our inner strength and innate ability to overcome the worst of situations.
your own drinks but teas and coffees are available. Entertainment, Rough Around The Edges and more, plus raffle.
Loving Earth ExhibitionSunday
6th October: We’re delighted to have author Andrea Corrie talking about her book “Living in the Mourning Light”. In this book Andrea writes about her life from 2014 to the present following the loss of her muchloved 19-year-old son, James, by accidental drowning in the
Weston Choral Society
Please come and join us as a singer on October 4th or if you prefer to be a member of our audience come on January 28th.
Harvest Supper
Since 2015 it has been under the inspiring direction of Howard Sayer who, together with accompanist Richard Lennox, leads the singers through invigorating and sometimes challenging rehearsals as they explore familiar and new examples of the choral repertoire, some of which have not previously been performed in Weston.
Exhibition of colourful and diverse textile panels from an international touring collection. Loving Earth is a global project run by Quaker Arts Network (details online at lovingearthproject.uk) to help people engage creatively with the climate crisis. Each panel addresses threats to the environment in a different way and is accompanied by details written by the artist on why a particular theme is close to their heart and what action they have taken. The panels highlight places, people, creatures and other aspects of the natural world that are threatened by the climate crisis. The exhibition raises many questions about the climate emergency and encourages people to engage with Therethem.
Further details of all Weston Choral’s activities are on the website.
This friendly mixed voice choir can trace its history back for over a century and has had several incarnations in that time.
There is no audition and the Society would welcome new singers aged 14+ in all voice ranges. There is no membership fee for students in full time education and further information can be found on its website www.westonchoralsociety.org.uk
Friday 7th October: Walton Holy Trinity Church, Harvest Supper. In Walton Village Hall. 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 and are available from Sandra Gristock 01458446211 or from the Royal BringOak.
Street Library
16th – Saturday 22nd October: 10am-4pm at Street Quaker Meeting House, 36 High Street, Street BA16 0EB - Free admission.
will be hands-on activities and visitors can learn how to make their own panel. An open evening will be held on Wednesday 19th October 7-9pm to which everyone is welcome.
This free talk is at 5.30 pm on Thursday 6th October. Please book by email- strlib@somerset.gov.uk. or phone 0300 123 2224 or pop into the library.
An innovation for the next concert is that will be on the afternoon of Saturday January 28th rather than during the dark winter evening. Howard comments on the music chosen for this performance “We are tackling two very contrasting works”. The first is a beautiful Requiem by the French composer Duruflé. For the style of music think ‘Fauré with sophisticated extras’. The themes of the Requiem are based on chants and will fit really well with the acoustics of All Saints’ Church. The second group of pieces is a brand-new work by Bob Chilcott. Songs my Heart has Taught Me is a set of four songs in various styles, one of which is musical theatre. There is both tranquil beauty and high energy in this set.
Tuesday 4th October: Weston Choral will begin rehearsals for its 2022-23 season at All Saints’ Church BS23 2NL on Tuesday October 4th at 7.30pm.
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There are few people who don’t enjoy carving a Halloween lantern. Over the years it’s somehow become a tradition in our family to host a friendly pumpkin carving competition involving my sons and their teenage friends and quite a few of the parents! There are also hotdogs, sticky toffee pudding and wine, so something for everyone and all participants seems to enjoy the occasion, especially the judging. We have categories such as ‘best in show’, ‘ugliest, ‘most creative’ etc.
Jack O’ Lantern Pumpkin carving is steeped in folklore
Jack thought he was being very clever, but it all backfired on him because when he did finally die God refused him entry into heaven while the Devil, keeping his word not to claim his soul, would not allow Jack into hell. He sent Jack off into the dark night with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into a carved-out turnip and is said to have been roaming the Earth his home-made lamp ever since. The Irish began to refer to this ghostly figure as “Jack of the Lantern,” and then, simply “Jack O’Lantern.”
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Jack did eventually free the Devil, but only on the condition that he would not bother Jack for one year and that, should Jack die, he would not claim his soul. It seems the Devil didn’t learn his lesson and the following year Jack tricked him again, this time into climbing into a tree to pick a piece of fruit. While he was up in the tree, Jack carved a sign of the cross into the tree’s bark so that the Devil could not come down until the Devil promised not to bother Jack for ten more years.
Ghoulish pumpkins are iconic of Halloween season. I’ve always thought of them as an American import but in fact the practice of decorating jack-o’-lanterns originated across a much smaller expanse of water, in Ireland, where large turnips and potatoes were the vegetables being carved. The name, Jack-o’lantern, originates from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack. I don’t know if you’ve ever tried to hollow out a turnip (I have…it resulted in a trip to A&E), but I can only imagine the delight of Irish immigrants, newly arrived in America, home of the pumpkin, on discovering this easily carved gourd. No wonder it became an integral part of Halloween
were wondering about Stingy Jack, well he rather rashly invited the Devil to have a drink with him, but true to his name, didn’t want to pay for the beverages, so he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin that Jack could use to buy their drinks. However as soon as the Devil did so, Jack popped the coin into his pocket next to a silver cross, which prevented the Devil from changing back into his original form.
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For Window computers: Click the Start Button, then Settings, then Windows Update. You should install any mentioned updates and restart when prompted, then re-visit the same screen to see if there are any further updates. For any computers not running Windows 11, we strongly suggest upgrading.
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Glastonbury Voices Community Choir presents a workshop: Find your voice – naturally.
Saturday 29th October: 2:00pm – 5:00pm at St Benedict’s Church, Glastonbury.
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RNLI Winscombe & District Branch Plant & Garden Jumble
Human and songbirds have a lot in common –come along to find out why. £10 each including tea/coffee. Pre-booking is Contactessential.Jan
Suitable for beginners and experienced singers alike.
Mendip Rocks! Festival of Geologyrunning throughout October
The annual Mendip Rocks! festival of Geology celebrates the fascinating rocks that make up the magnificent Mendip Hills. It provides unique opportunities to experience how the geology shaped our past and how it continues to influence the landscape and wildlife of this area of outstanding natural beauty. There are a wide range
of exciting events to enjoy, including family fossil fun days, guided walks, specialist geology lectures, and escorted tours of working quarries. There is something for everyone. For a full programme of festival events and more information on how to book, please visit:
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Guest Leader: Lorraine Worley, LRSM, MA (Vocal ComePedagogy).along
Street Volunteer Drivers Service is now available to those less able for those local Street trips following a successful Coffee & Cake Sign Up Morning on the 12th AvailableSeptember.forDoctors,
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to discover some new, different approaches to singing using evidence-based research and learn a new piece of music in harmony using these approaches.
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Winscombe & District Branch will hold an “Autumn Plant & Garden Jumble Sale” from 10:00am to 12:00 noon on Saturday 22nd October at the Winscombe Community Centre 11 Sandford Road BS25 1JA. Stalls will include a full range of bulbs and winter plants; Garden Jumble including patio items and tubs; Garden & Domestic tools; and Guest Stalls plus a few new ideas all at “Give-Away” prices. Contact Allan Cooper by e-mail allan.coop@tiscali.co.uk or tel 01934-842954 or Tina Joyce by e-mail meejlfh@ gmail.com or tel 01934-842304 for more details. Branch members will collect any items donated for this sale ahead of the date.
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precious wetland. These are habitats which have become increasingly rare in the wider countryside, filled with vulnerable species, including the onceextinct large blue butterfly and rare species such as the dormouse, bechstein’s bat, and great crested newt. The reserves are exceptionally important in their own right, but they also play a vital role in Somerset’s Nature Recovery Network, acting as core, nature-rich sites from which wildlife can spread into the wider landscape.
Trust launches critical appeal to help raise funds needed to care for its nature reserves
“The Nature Reserves Fund appeal raises vital funds needed to care for and maintain our county’s beautiful nature reserves, some of the most precious sites for wildlife in Somerset.
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The King and I: Thu 30 Mar 23, £44/£53; Fisherman’s Friends, Thu 5 May 23, £54; Strictly Ballroom, Tue 11 Jul 23, £37/£52; Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Wed 27 Sep 23, £62/£70.
Prickles Hedgehog Rescue of Cheddar is looking for volunteers. Prickles is now caring for over 50 hedgehogs and we are looking for adult volunteers who have spare time for either cleaning out the hedgehogs from 9am till noon or feeding the hedgehogs from 4pm to 5pm. Full training will be given and you will be part of a team that is overseen by our friendly Duty Managers. If you feel you can help, please give us a call on 07806 744772.
Rachael Fickweiler, Head of Nature Reserves at Somerset Wildlife Trust, has said:
This means that raising funds is more important than ever. Since the Nature Reserves Fund was established in 2016, agri-environment funding has decreased by almost 25%, and while the Trust received £470k in grants last year, it needed to spend £866k on their management and preservation — leaving a gap of £396k. This year, with the costs of equipment, fuel, and materials increasing at the fastest rate in 40 years, the charity is depending on the Fund to help fill the gap in its funding and ensure that it will be able to continue looking after these very special sites that so many species rely on.
Unfortunately, the cost of looking after these nature reserves rises every year. The Trust estimates that it is currently costing £2,600 a day to maintain them — and this is even with the help of many committed and skilled volunteers working on site. Included in this cost is the maintenance and improvement of wildlife habitats, fence repairs required for conservation grazing, dealing with the impacts of diseases like ash dieback, and all the work that is required to ensure visitors are kept safe and able to enjoy the fantastic wildlife on the reserves.
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We know that things are difficult for people financially at the moment, but we ask that people give what they can to ensure we can all continue to connect to and value these special places long into the future.
Every donation made to the Nature Reserves Fund makes a crucial difference to our ability to maintain these special sites, which are not only beautiful places but most importantly safeguard a significant range of rare plants and animals.”
Any gift you can give to the Nature Reserves Fund will always go straight to our nature reserves. To donate, just visit: appeals/nature-reserves-fundwww.somersetwildlife.org/
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Somerset Wildlife Trust is asking for support as it launches its annual Nature Reserves Fund appeal. First launched in 2016, this Fund enables the Trust to care for and maintain its nature reserves, which are some of Somerset’s most important sites for wildlife. The Fund has raised over 160,000 since it was first established, 100% of which has been put towards the care and protection of the reserves.
The charity looks after a total of 68 nature reserves spread across Somerset, which include areas of ancient woodland, flower-rich meadows, and
This month sees our trip to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. There is still some availability. Our latest reservation at Bristol Hippodrome is for ‘Fisherman’s Friends’ in May 2023. This tells the story of the Sea shanty singing Cornish Group who soared to unexpected fame and spawned a hit film. The earlier you reserve a place the better your seating will be. There is no payment required until we buy your tickets, usually two months before the show date. We start from Curry Rivel, pick up in Langport and Somerton, then pick-up either along the route through Wells or else through Shepton Mallet. The full programme to date is: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: Thu 20 Oct 22, £53/£73; Raymonda Ballet, Thu 24 Nov 22, £42/£47; Cinderella starring Craig Revel Horwood, Mon 12 Dec 22, £53;
Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty: Thu 2 Mar 23, £44/£63; The Commitments, Tue 21 Mar 23, £51;
Volunteer Drive - Prickles Hedgehog Rescue
Alternatively, you can also donate by telephoning Zoe on 01823 652429
The hydrochloric acid of the human digestive process is so strong a corrosive that it easily can eat its way through a cotton handkerchief and even through iron. But it does not endanger the walls of the stomach, which are protected by a film of sticky mucus (yuk!). Howler? No this is true!
Hallowe’en Howlers…or Not? Dean Sheppard, OvenGleamers
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A bit of fun this month from OvenGleamers – do you know which of these are true or which are not, i.e., Howlers?!
Most plant pollen is highly inflammable. It will ignite and explode when placed on an extremely hot surface. In the early days of modern theatre, artificial lightning was produced by throwing pollen grains of the club moss onto a hot shovel. Howler? No, it’s not.
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Human skulls have been used as drinking cups throughout history. Cro-Magnon (the first early modern) man scraped away muscles and flesh and hacked off and smooth the lower portion of the skull. (It is not known whether these skulls belonged to revered ancestors or hated enemies.) In the Middle Ages, the skulls of saints were used as drinking cups on ceremonial occasions. Lord Byron served wine to his visitors in Newstead Abbey in a human skull that he found in the cloisters there. A Howler or Not? Not.
One of the first things we learned in a Chemistry lab is how to light a Bunsen burner, a gas burner used to heat solutions of chemicals. The eminent German chemist Robert W. Bunsen invented the Bunsen burner. Howler? Yes…Robert W Bunsen did not invent it, he merely popularized its use.
Matthew is always studying new ways and gaining new qualifications to help his clients, taking a holistic approach. These include Shockwave and Laser therapy for pain, injury and wounds alongside hyperbaric oxygen therapy for longevity, chronic disease healing and enhanced performance. Look online for Somerset Shockwave and Origin Oxygen and read informative e-books.
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“Doctors give me steroids and anti-inflammatory drugs, but they come with side effects and can’t address the root cause. It’s a complex condition.
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Poetry encourages creativity - Writing poetry encourages children to think about and find meaning in their experiences and to be able to articulate them and think about things in a new way.
National Trust: Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright!: An Animal Poem for Every Day of the Year by Fiona Waters (Author), Britta Teckentrup (Illustrator)
National Poetry Day 6th October
WHY do we have to learn poetry? My 11-year-old who has just started senior school was moaning about homework.
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Poetry inspires writing - Poetry teaches children how to put words together to form meaning and context. They learn that choosing the right words is important.
Poetry books to get you started:
Revolting Rhymes – Roald Dahl (Author), Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
By Sarah Davey
Good question. I remember asking the same one when I was a similar age. I don’t think I got a satisfactory answer then so in the name of research I spoke to a couple of English teachers.
Poetry builds reading, speaking, and listening skills - Poetry is intended to be read aloud, repeated often, and shared. Children learn to attend both to the words they hear, the rhythm and rhyme, and also to think about what those words mean together.
Poetry introduces more complex language and vocabulary - Poetry allows teachers to show children how language can be broken down and evaluated in parts. This is useful for literacy. The rhymes teach phonics and letter sounds. The verses can be used to teach sentence structure and grammar. Children are exposed to new words in context and learn how those words are chosen for their effect to create imagery.
Together the 11 Glastonbury Town Deal projects are set to bring £23.6m of investment into the town, representing the highest award in the South West and one of the highest per capita in England.
a comprehensive range of courses around sustainability, skills development and wellbeing, most of which will be offered free of charge;
The other 10 Town Deal projects were approved for submission to Government by Mendip District Council on 20th June 2022. The Robert Richards Initiative had been granted a short extension because the specifics of the project had changed as a result of the Business Case process, although the objectives and outcomes remain the same.
• Additional sustainability solutions for three buildings already set to be refurbished as part of the Glastonbury Town Deal, namely The Baily’s Buildings, The Life Factory and Glastonbury Enterprise and Innovation Centre;
Overall, the Robert Richards Initiative aims to boost awareness of sustainability issues, raise knowledge and skill levels for local residents, and support Glastonbury in becoming a carbon neutral town by Leader2030.
this point is a massive achievement, submitting this final project signifies the start of the next new chapter for the Town Deal.”
The Business Case documentation for the Robert Richards Initiative was endorsed at the Mendip District Council Cabinet meeting last night (8th August 2022) and will now proceed to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) for the final step of the approval process.
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The Glastonbury Town Deal projects aim to deliver a necessary ‘levelling up’ opportunity for the town, bringing existing assets back into community use, and working with local communities to develop the spaces and resources they want and need. The vision is for Glastonbury to be a sustainable, prosperous, modern town and global tourist centre, drawing on its rural landscape, history and unique Forlegacy.further information, visit glastonburytowndeal.co.uk
• An innovative website and learning platform produced in collaboration with the Open University, with support from Strode College, that will provide
of Mendip District Council, Cllr Ros Wyke, said: “This very exciting project, with sustainability at its core, will honour the late Robert Richards, create opportunities for Glastonbury residents and enhance the town as an eco-friendly place to live and “Gettingwork.to
Final Glastonbury Town Deal project progresses to Government
The paperwork for the final Glastonbury Town Deal project is now on its way to Government for review, concluding the rigorous internal assurance process required to access this once-in-a-generation investment for the town.
Named after and dedicated to the first Chair of the Glastonbury Town Deal Board, the Robert Richards Initiative is focused on sustainability, bringing together the recurring Town Deal themes of education and training, green infrastructure and wellbeing. The key elements of the project are:
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The partnership with the Open University will be the first of its kind nationally, with courses and qualifications being specific to, and labelled for, Glastonbury. These will range from half-hour workshops to post-graduate courses, with a grant scheme being explored for the latter. Longer term, this collaboration will establish a template that can be used elsewhere, especially in other rural towns.
• Enhanced green infrastructure within the town, including 2.5km of multi-user paths and an affordable electric bike hire scheme.
Glastonbury is one of 101 towns chosen to receive investment through the government’s Towns Fund scheme as part of its Levelling Up agenda. The Business Cases will now be reviewed by DLUHC, with funds being released on a project-by-project basis as and when they are approved. It is anticipated that this funding will start to filter through in the autumn of this year.
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Check guest lists It’s worth checking who might be planning to spend Christmas with you well in advance so you can be prepared. Don’t forget to ask whether anyone is vegetarian, vegan or has any allergies or intolerances. Forewarned is
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and donate them to charity. It not only makes space for Christmas gifts, but it will also hopefully teach them compassion.
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Sorry to mention this but Christmas is right around the corner. Get ahead of the game with our preChristmas-season checklist.
Clear out the food cupboards Make room for festive goodies. Throw out all out-of-date items and things you know will never be eaten, even in a zombie
Write any cards and annual letters It’s less of a chore than it used to be as more people eschew cards in favour of e-cards or texting, but for many people a card with a brief personal message is a welcome arrival in the post. If you get a few written every week in November then come December you can relax and feel virtuous.
Puddings and cakes These need to be made early to give them time to mature. Stir up Sunday is traditionally the time when Christmas puddings are made. It’s the last Sunday before advent and this year it’s on November 20th.
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