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Garden View This month - Aquilegia
If you want to plant seedlings rather than seeds, sow thinly on to moist compost in a seed tray. If they are slow to germinate, they may need stratification, the posh word for subjecting seeds to a cold - warm cycle to trick them into thinking they have been through a cold winter. Cover the seed tray with polythene and put in a fridge at 0-5°C for two to three weeks. Remove the tray and place in a greenhouse or on a windowsill at approx. 18-21°C. Remove the polythene when the seeds start to germinate. Transplant the seedlings into 7cm pots and allow to grow on into sturdy plants. Plant out in the border about 45cm apart in groups of three – five plants for a more naturalistic look.
There is something quite lovely about Aquilegias, bobbing in the breeze. They provide exquisite flowers, which a great for cutting, in May and early June, and come in a variety of colours. Even the foliage is attractive.
Known as Granny’s bonnet or Columbine, this delicate-looking flower is actually and undemanding hardy perennial, is unfussy about soil and tolerant of full sun, or partial shade. What’s not to like? The plants grow to about 60cm so work well in the middle of a border, where they will happily self-seed and spread the joy.
However, at this time of year I just sow directly outdoors, where I want them to flower.
If you are planting established plants from a garden centre, remove the packaging and stand the pots upright in a bucket of water for 20 minutes, to give the roots a good drink. Then plant in prepared ground in small groups.
Once the aquilegia plants have established, they shouldn’t need additional watering. You might want to cut back the foliage after flowering if the leaves are beginning to look scruffy. Give the plant a drink and a mulch of compost, and it will reward you with a fresh flush of foliage in a few weeks.
Aquilegias need very little after care once they are established. They will self-seed and although offspring rarely look like their parents, they will still be very pretty. I personally like the naturalistic look.
The plant is a member of the poisonous Ranunculus family and all parts of the plant, including the seeds, are poisonous if ingested.
To collect the seeds from your aquilegia plants, wait for the flower to die back to an attractive papery seed head. Use a paper bag to hold over the stem and tap until all the seeds land in the bag. Alternatively cut the stems and hang upside down inside a large paper bag to dry and catch all the seed in the bag. Store in a paper envelope once they are completely dry and label carefully, noting that they are toxic if eaten.
Aquilegias are quintessential cottage garden favourites with nectar-rich flowers that are attractive to pollinators such as bumblebees, butterflies, and moths. This makes them a fantastic, easy-to-grow wildlife-friendly choice.
Happy gardening.
By Rachael Leverton
Coffee, Plant and Crafts sale
Monday 1st May, 10:00am – 12noon at Stook House Farm, Littlemoor Road, Mark. TA9 4NL. Two miles from Mark Church - sign on gate. Proceeds to Cancer Research UK.
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Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult – property next to river Yeo. Entrance £2.50 for coffee/tea and cake. Entry at own risk –beware of uneven surfaces inside and out. Plants, cakes, craft, raffle, tea and coffee and live music.
May in Coxley, Henton and Wookey Churches!
We start May with a free breakfast event: Sunday Breakfast (Henton Village Hall) 9:00am on 7th May. Enjoy a hot breakfast and drinks, a short talk and activities for children too!
Help us Tidy Up Wookey Churchyard (Sunday 21st May 4:00pm - 5:00pm) including making bird feeders, restocking the bug hotel and planting seeds – children and families welcome to attend! Please bring gardening tools with you. Pentecost celebrations on 28th May at 10:30am in both Coxley Church and Wookey Church. Details about other services can be found on our website: chwchurches.co.uk
Wells & District Gardening Club
A Victorian Head Gardener with Francis Burroughs. Thursday 11th May, 7:30pm at Wells Town Hall, Market Place, BA5 2RB. Visitors and new members always welcome. Entry costs £3 for non-members and £1 for members. Refreshments available.
RNLI Winscombe Plant & Garden Items Sale Saturday 13th May
RNLI Winscombe & District Branch Plant & Garden Equipment Sale is on Saturday 13th May at 10:00am at Winscombe Community Centre, Sandford Road, Winscombe, BS25 1HP. Selling a full range of greenhouse plants; runner and French beans; courgettes; bedding plants; garden fillers; Acers; shrubs; garden jumble; patio items; tubs; garden & domestic tools; and guest stalls all at ‘Give-Away’ prices. Contact Allan Cooper e-mail allan.coop@tiscali.co.uk or tel 01934 842954 or Tina Joyce e-mail meejlfh@gmail.com or tel 01934 842304 for more details.
Christian Aid Week in Wells
14th – 20th May. This year’s focus country is Malawi. The Pigeon Pea project enables women to plant more of this crop that has deeper roots and is therefore more sustainable. Empowering them to educate their children and often grandchildren in their care.
The recent Typhoon Freddy has washed away crops. Over 500,000 people have been displaced and hundreds have lost their lives. Christian Aid works in Malawi through its local partners not only for emergencies like Freddy but also long term.
Saturday 13th May: 10:00am - 12noon. Coffee Morning at Wells Methodist Church.
Sunday 14th May: 3:00pm. Christian Aid Service. Wells Cathedral Evensong, Speaker Revd Rowena Francis.
Watch out for a red envelope dropping through your door, and give what you can.
Drop off points for donations are at St Thomas’s, St Cuthbert’s, the Town Hall and Fudge Shop or in a church collection. Market Place Street collection 20th May morning.
Give direct via Wells Christian Aid at giving.givestar.com/online/christian-aid/wells-christianaid-group
RAFA-MSB Branch PresentationBuilding RAF Mount Pleasant Airfield
RAFA MSB General Branch Meeting on Monday 15th May (11:00am for 11:15am) at the Street Inn, 1 - 3 Somerton Road, Street, BA16 0DR. A Branch Meeting followed by a presentation “Building RAF Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands”, followed by an optional Pub Lunch.
This Event is open to Branch Members, RAFA Members from other Branches, Current and ExRAF Service Personnel (Including RAF Reserves), and Members of the “RAF Family”. Contact the Branch via e-mail rafa.midsomerset@gmail.com or phone Secretary on 01458 224057 for further information.
Art Exhibition in CathedralJesmarie’s Painters
Jesmarie’s Painters of Wells are delighted to be holding an exhibition of their art works in the Cloisters of
Wells Cathedral from Monday 15th to Tuesday 23rd May. This group of talented artists are all local residents and they are proud to display their work in such a wonderful setting.
All paintings are original works in a variety of media and are offered at affordable prices.
Entry to the exhibition is free with disabled access and a cafe upstairs to enhance the pleasure of a visit.
Beat Surgery - Talk to us
Wednesday 17th May, 11:00am - 12:00pm at Wells Library. Drop in and speak to a member of Wells City Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Whether you want advice on how to protect your belongings, more information about the work we are doing in your area, or you want to raise a concern about an issue in your community, your Neighbourhood Policing team will be on-hand to help.
For more information please visit www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area
What’s the latest in flooring?
Trends in flooring usually reflect the colour palette of the moment and the focus in recent years has been very much on grey tones. But colour is coming back, especially vibrant yellows, old golds, copper tones and peacocky blue greens. These colours mean that some people are moving away from having a single neutral colour coloured carpet throughout, to choosing a vibrant colour for the main living space or a subtle pastel for the master bedroom.
Modern silky yarns now used in carpets are ideal for bedrooms but don’t keep their appearance so well on stairs, so choose something with a shorter pile for the areas that get a lot of wear. These longer pile soft touch carpets often come in soft pinks, blues and jade greens, ideal for a restful and luxurious bedroom space.
Sustainability is also important as people are becoming more and more conscious of the environmental impact of their choices. Flooring made from sustainable materials like old fashioned Marmoleum, made from wood flour, can be pricey and expensive to fit, so while it is used in certain settings because of it is free of allergens and naturally prevents the growth of bacteria, sheet vinyl is a more practical and affordable choice for the home. Much sheet vinyl is made using recycled materials and these days manufacturers have recycling and ultimate disposal in land fill in mind, so they avoid harmful compounds that persist in landfill for years.
Patterns and textures are making a comeback in vinyl flooring, with bold geometric patterns, often mixing colours, styles and embossing to give personality to a space. Some of the tile patterns are reminiscent of a Middle Eastern harem, while others are bold and simple geometric prints. These designs add texture and visual interest and depth to a space. Wood designs with lot of grain can do the same thing.
Luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), where the tiles or wood planks come as individual pieces, have moved from halls, kitchens and bathrooms, to living rooms and bedrooms as well. But with upstairs spaces, be aware that noise travels through hard floors, so carpet is usually a better option on stairs and upstairs. With so many different options available, it’s easy to find the perfect flooring for your home
Swimmers Ear
Swimmer’s ear, also called otitis externa, is a painful condition of the visible or outer portion of the ear and ear canal (outer ear) affecting males and females of all ages equally, but children and teenagers most frequently develop this type of ear infection. Up to 10% of the population may develop this condition in their lifetime. Because the condition occurs most often during the summer with exposure of the ear to water while swimming, many people call it swimmer’s ear. Water from a bath or shower can trigger the condition, too.
Causes
The skin lining the ear canal and outer ear serves as a barrier against infection from bacteria and fungi. The ear is protected against infection because the lining is slightly acidic. The lining is also a physical barrier that protects against excessive moisture.
Any break in the skin lining can lead to infection, allowing bacteria or fungi to invade the outer ear. The barrier can become broken and lead to an infection in the following ways:
• When you attempt to clean your ears with cotton-tipped swabs or other objects inserted in the ear, the skin lining of the ear canal may
become scratched and cause a break. This can also remove the protective ear wax from the ear canal.
• Excessive moisture in the ear canal from showering or swimming also alters the acidic environment of the ear canal, and allows for the invasion of bacteria or fungi.
• Ear plugs, hearing aids, headphones, and other devices that may be inserted into the ear canal may increase the risk of swimmer’s ear.
• Chemicals such as hair dyes, bleaches, and shampoos may irritate the ear canal and alter its protective properties. An infection can result. Generally, any inflammation of the outer ear canal, such as infections, allergies, or skin conditions, can lead to swimmer’s ear.
If you suffer with Swimmers Ear, do discuss the possible treatments and prevention with your hearing care professional.
Prevention tips - Use of shower caps while bathing and earplugs while swimming will help keep water out of the ear canal. If you require custom made earplugs they come in all sort of colours and designs and cost only £79.95 per pair.
Book an appointment on 01458 555533 to further discuss your needs.
Custom-made ear plugs can help prevent the ear infection commonly known as “Swimmer’s Ear”. But this infection can also be caused by showering and bathing, as well as headphones and even shampoo. Our custom ear plugs are designed to fit perfectly in your ears and are very comfortable to wear. Please contact South West Hearing Care on 01458 55 55 33 for more information about these brilliant little products.
Colour therapy
Colours have both a psychological and an emotional effect on us. We are surrounded by colours in nature and they change with the seasons. In the Springtime we experience fresh bursts of yellows, lilacs and blues. The Autumn hosts some mellow oranges, deep reds and browns.
Reds can invigorate you, Yellow is the colour of happy sunshine, Orange can enliven. Calming Blues can help soothe the mind. Green is the colour of nature. Different shades, tones and saturations of colour can affect mood and psychology in subtle ways and combining colours can be quite impactful and dramatic or harmonising.
But how do we chose colours for our homes that work in positive ways for us and our family? We tend to be very intuitive towards the colours we are drawn to and those that we react strongly against. At Pretty Sitting we often spend a lot of time working with customers asking them how they feel about their homes and how they use different rooms. That inevitably draws us into having conversations about colours – on furniture, on walls, on curtains – and we can help you chose the right schemes for your home.
To find out more about our Interiors Services in Upholstery, Curtains and Blinds, Soft Furnishings visit our website www.prettysittingvintage.co.uk or follow us on Instagram.
Around the world and back again: Adventures from The High Seas
Thursday 18th May, 7:00pm for 7.30pm, Christ Church, Henton. Professional sailor Sam Haines has spent half a lifetime at sea. Sam was brought up around fishing boats in Cornwall. He decided to pursue his passion for sailing and set off to explore the world. After 85,000 nautical miles including 11 Atlantic crossings and a circumnavigation, Sam returned to dry land and now lives in Henton with his family.
Tickets: Adults £10 Children £5. Email jennycrossley@mbzonline.net
Donations for wine/soft drinks, profits to Christ Church Re-ordering Fund.
Draycott Art Club Exhibition of New Work at Wells & Mendip Museum
Draycott Art Club is excited to present an Exhibition of New Work at Wells & Mendip Museum, Cathedral Green, BA5 2UE. The club has been running for 10 years attracting artists from beginners to professionals and a huge range of media and styles. To find out more contact draycottartclub. mendip@gmail.com
The exhibition will run from Wednesday 24th May to Thursday 8th June 10:00am - 4:00pm daily (except Sundays & Mondays), free entry.
Wells Bowling Club
Ladies and gentlemen, ever thought of giving outdoor bowls a try? Why not give it a go and see if it’s a sport for you. Coaching is available, so you can try it out at your own pace without any pressure. We are having an Open Day on Sunday 28th May from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and we welcome newcomers who would like to know more about the sport. Visit us and have a look around at what the club can offer you, and try bowling for yourself! Ideally, if you could wear flat shoes that would be great. There will be members available who can explain the game over a cup of tea!
Our season runs from May to September, and we hold club nights every Monday evening from 6:00pm. We are situated on the Recreation Ground by the Bandstand, we are a friendly club and you will be made very welcome. To find out more please contact our club coaches Dave or Trudy Bishop on 01749 678988.
Let’s Talk Buy To Let Mortgages…
A buy to let mortgage (BTL) is a type of mortgage specifically designed for people who want to buy property in the UK with the intention of renting it out to tenants. Lenders offer BTL mortgages to borrowers who want to purchase properties for investment purposes. These mortgages are different from regular residential mortgages because they are designed specifically for rental properties, and the terms and conditions are typically different from those with a regular mortgage.
With a BTL mortgage, the lender will usually require a larger deposit typically around 20% of the properties value. Interest rates on BTL mortgages can also be higher than on standard residential mortgages, and lenders may also charge higher fees for the application and the arrangement of the mortgage.
When applying for BTL mortgage, the lender will consider a potential rental return from the property, as well as the borrower’s income in some cases. Typically, lenders require the rental income to be at least 125% of the mortgage payments if you are a basic tax payer, if you are a higher or additional tax payer then the rental income would need to be at least 145% of the mortgage payments to ensure the borrower can afford to make the payments even if the property is vacant for a period of time. Once a BTL mortgage is secured the borrower can use a rental income from the property to make the mortgage payments and potentially generate profit. However, it’s important to know that being a landlord comes for responsibilities and risks, such as finding suitable tenants, dealing with repairs and maintenance and managing the property to ensure it is compliant with UK housing laws and regulations.
There are also changes coming, with the government’s net zero strategy. They are changing the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings, at the moment you need to achieve an EPC rating of at least an E to be able to rent out your property. The big change is at the beginning of 2025, where newly rented properties will need to achieve a C rating and any existent tendencies will have until 2028 to do the same.
Call Liberty Money to go through any mortgage requirements on 01275 244360 or email info@libertymoney.co.uk
Are you tired of the same old cooking playlist?
Want to spice up your kitchen with some fresh tunes?
Well, Better Kitchens has got you covered!
We’re putting together a kitchen-themed Spotify playlist and we want YOUR song ideas. Whether it’s about cooking, cleaning, or just hanging out in the kitchen, we want to hear your suggestions.
Think you’ve got the perfect song to jam out to while chopping vegetables? Or maybe a catchy tune about the joys of baking? Whatever your kitchen-related song idea is, we want to hear it.
Simply head over to our Facebook page and leave a comment with your song suggestion. We’ll be compiling all of the best songs into a playlist that will be sure to have you dancing around your kitchen in no time.
And that’s not all - we’ll be randomly selecting one lucky commenter to receive six bottles of wine to enjoy while cooking up a storm in their newly inspired kitchen.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s get those kitchen-themed songs flowing!
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A company like Better Kitchens can help you bring together all aspects of buying your own kitchen - measuring, designing, planning and buying. Feel free to ask us for help at every step.
If you’re looking at a new kitchen, give Better Kitchens in Weston-s-Mare a look. We’re the largest independent online kitchen supplier in the South West.
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A Good Read
The Alice Network
by Kate QuinnThe Alice Network is set in the aftermath of World War Il though it straddles both world wars, and follows two women, Charlie St. Clair, and Eve Gardiner, as they navigate the dangerous world of espionage in search of a lost relative.
Charlie St. Clair is a young American woman who is pregnant out of wedlock. She is sent to Europe
by her family to have the ‘problem’ taken care of. But she breaks free to search for her cousin Rose, who disappeared during the war. She meets Eve Gardiner, a former spy for the Alice Network, a secret organization of female spies, who now spends her day drunk, haunted by her past. Together, the two women embark on a journey to find Rose and uncover the truth about her disappearance.
As they delve deeper into the world of espionage and the aftermath of the war, they encounter a cast of characters, including former spies, soldiers, and politicians, who each have their own secrets. The two women must navigate this dangerous world, relying on their wits and the support of each other to stay alive.
The novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the aftermath of war. Its powerful narrative is a testament to the bravery and resilience of women in a time when their roles were often limited. Quinn’s novel is well-researched and beautifully written that will appeal both to fans of historical fiction and anyone who enjoys a pageturning spy thriller.
By Tash DonovanBombay Potatoes
Serves: 4-6
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: Up to 20 mins for boiling potatoes, 10-12 minutes to fry.
Method:
Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the potatoes and boil until just tender, Allow to cool a little.
Ingredients:
900g Jersey Royals
Thumb-sized piece of root ginger, peeled
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 large ripe tomatoes
4 tbsp vegetable oil
¾ tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 large onion, roughly chopped
2/3 tsp turmeric
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garam masala
½-¾ tsp chilli powder
Large handful of chopped coriander leaves
Salt, to taste
Quarter one tomato then blend together with the ginger and garlic. Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan, then add the cumin and mustard seeds. When the cumin starts to darken, add the onion. Cook for one minute then add the ginger and garlic mixture, the ground spices and salt.
Sauté gently for one to two minutes until the garlic smells cooked but is not burnt.
Slice the second tomato into thin wedges and add them to the frying pan. Stir well and cook the mixture for three to four minutes. Tip the potatoes into the pan and cook for three to five minutes allow the flavours to be absorbed. Season to taste and finally stir in the chopped coriander before serving.
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Modern range of treatments restores pain-free mobility “I felt I was getting my life back”
Arthritis and torn muscles in the shoulders are, for most people, a painful inconvenience – but for John Bowditch of South Somerset these conditions proved life changing. John has been paraplegic since 1970, after a serious injury to his spinal nerves at the T4 vertebra, which means that he has to use his arms to lift his body.
“When I developed arthritis in the left shoulder and then, in 2019, tore a bicep muscle on the same side, I became in constant pain, unable to sleep, unable to push a wheelchair or to drive and be independent when out of the house. Steroid injections and physiotherapy didn’t help, due to the way I use my arms, and I wasn’t suitable for surgery.
“My son started looking into alternative therapies and, in December 2021, we found Matthew Jackson, who turned out to be a very caring, genuine and skilful practitioner.”
“At the clinic, we offer a wide range of proven modern treatments”, explains Matthew. “At first, I gave John a combination of acupuncture, massage and K-Laser treatment to help with the pain - and then we progressed to Platelet Rich Plasma therapy in the spring.”
“Just a few days after the first PRP treatment I could move my arm more freely and with a lot less pain”, John remembers. “On completion of three treatments, I could push my wheelchair longer distances and lift my body
more easily. I was able to stop taking painkillers and was relieved to feel that I was regaining my independence and getting my life back.
“I would highly recommend Matthew. He listened to me and adapted his skills and range of treatments to suit my needs at each visit. I will certainly return to the clinic as needed.”
Exclusive offer
Somerset Health Practice is making a special, exclusive offer to LocalReach readers – Free gait analysis, worth £60 and ultrasound, worth £130 - total worth £190.
*Offer open to the first 5 readers to book treatment sessions, quoting the offer code MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU! Call 01458 860392 before 31st May.
About Matthew Jackson…
Matthew Jackson of the Somerset Health Practice is well known locally as a trusted osteopath and acupuncturist who is truly dedicated to helping and healing people through modern natural medicine. He is also an expert herbalist and registered practitioner, having trained in London and China with world class professionals.
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.
For more information and claim your free assessment * call 01458 860392
Treatments are private and easy payment plans can be arranged to suit your budget
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Creating Calm
If you know a child or young person struggling with big feelings, stressful situations, or other life challenges, then therapy, or counselling, can really help them. There are lots of reasons they might come for therapy and generally, the answer is, ‘Yes, I can help.’ I work with children and young people experiencing a huge range of concerns including:
• abuse
• anger and frustration
• anxiety
• ASD, ADHD and PANDAS
• attachment
• bereavement
• family issues
• fears and phobias
• OCD, TS, ODD and PDA
• school issues and school
refusal
• self-esteem and self-image
• self-harm and ED
• trauma and PTSD
• and more…
I support children and young people, aged 5 to 18, with Creative Arts Therapy and Counselling, Play Therapy and TraumaPlay. I generally work 1:1 with clients, but I will often work supporting the family too.
I offer parents, carers, and other professionals individualised support, Parents as Partners sessions, and Lego Serious Play. I also run courses for parents and carers, so if you might be interested, please get in touch.
I am a Clinical Supervisor who works creatively, and I have availability to supervise other therapists, teachers, social workers, medical staff, and other professionals face to face at my studio and also over Zoom.
Do you need help for a child or young person that you know?
You can find me, along with Orca my therapy dog, in my private studio based in Wells. It’s within easy access of the town centre and has plenty of parking. If I can help someone you know, or you would like to know more about how I work, please get in touch by sending me an email to hello@creatingcalm.co.uk. You can also find out more at www.creatingcalm.co.uk.
I'm a local therapist, based in Wells, who supports children, young people and their families to help them manage big feelings, stressful situations and other life challenges.
Do you need help for a child or young person that you know?
Do you need help for a child or young person that you know?
Supporting children and young people to help them manage big feelings, stressful situations and other life challenges
Elaine Hutchinson
Working together with families and those who support children to look after themselves as well as others
www.creatingcalm.co.uk
hello@creatingcalm co uk
01749 599066
I'm a local therapist, based in Wells, who supports children, young people and their families to help them manage big feelings, stressful situations and other life challenges.
Elaine Hutchinson
www.creatingcalm.co.uk
Elaine Hutchinson
hello@creatingcalm.co.uk creative art and Play therapy | Autplay | trauma play sand tray therapy | emotional Logic coaching | tele-therapy
