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Amongst this cocktail of highly charged human emotions, the house seller will have spent a considerable amount of time thinking through their plans to sell, when to put their house on the market and what they plan to do next.

So when is the best time to sell?

The commonly held view is the beginning of Spring. However if everybody followed this same notion and vast armies of sellers all descend on the market at the same time, your house risks being crowded out as there are only a limited number of buyers.

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CANCELLED - Classical Piano Concert in Henton Village Hall on 8th December Sadly, the piano concert due to be held in Henton Village Hall on the evening of Sunday December 8th has been cancelled as one of the artists has had to withdraw. We very much hope that the concert will happen sometime in 2025. Please accept our apologies.

It’s the Christmas big one It’s back again this year, so make sure you don’t miss the bumper worldfamous Wells Christmas Bazaar. Saturday 30th November from 9:30am to 3:00pm in Wells Town Hall. It’s been in Father Christmas’s diary since January. There’s something for everyone: jewellery, crafts, toys and more bottles than you could dream of. Plus books, games, music, the stunning silent auction and the grand raffle with its £500 top prize.

Lunch and drinks will be served all day. All brought to you by the Catholic parish of Ss Joseph and Teresa.

Jump feet first into Christmas with the annual St Margaret’s Santa Abseil!

Are you ready for an unforgettable festive adventure? Join us on Sunday, 1st December for a Santa Abseil, where you’ll descend 60 feet down the breathtaking Cheddar Gorge, all in support of St Margaret’s Hospice.

Don’t wait - spots are limited! Head to www.stmargarets-hospice.org.uk/santa-abseil to register for just £35. For group bookings or questions, email events@st-margarets-hospice.org.uk Make this Christmas one to remember by supporting St Margaret’s Hospice. Feel the festive cheer, conquer the cliffs, and make a difference!

COMMUNITY table decorations directed by Marian Harding. Phone Chris on 01749 870763 for more information about this event and our monthly schedule of talks, outings and social gatherings.

Switch Club at Wells Library Switch Club is on Saturday 7th December at 10:30am.

For children aged 7 and up - book your FREE place by emailing wlslib@somerset.gov.uk

December at Coxley, Henton and Wookey Churches Join us for Carols in The Sheppey Inn, Godney (4:00pm Saturday 7th December), Wookey Church (4:00pm Sunday 15th December), Henton Church (6:30pm Wednesday 18th December) and Coxley Church (6:30pm Tuesday 24th December).

Families and children, please join our Nativity Play (3:00pm Tuesday 24th December) at Coxley Church, and our Christmas Day Communion service (10:30am) at Henton Church.

Henton Church is open for quiet reflection (7:00pm - 8:00pm) every Thursday in December before Christmas Day. Pop in anytime during this hour of Sacred Space.

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Wells Library Ancestry Group Interested in tracking your family history? Book a FREE 1 hour session on our Ancestry Group - first Tuesday every month, at 2:00pm or 3:00pm. Email wlslib@somerset.gov.uk - next session Tuesday 3rd December.

Easton Friendship Group are getting crafty for Christmas The Easton Friendship Group meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Church Room, adjacent to St Paul’s Church in Easton, near Wells on the A371. On 4th December we will be enjoying Tea and Mince Pies while we put together some festive

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RNLI Winscombe & District Branch Reindeer Run - Sunday 8th December

Henton & District Gardening Club New members always welcome

RNLI Winscombe & District Branch will hold its third Reindeer Run at 2:00pm on Sunday 8th December at Winscombe Cricket Club, 31 The Lynch, Winscombe BS25 1AP. Runners of all standards welcome; there will be a 2.5 Km Santa Claus Trail (Open to all) and a 5 Km Reindeer Trail (Minimum age 11). Both Trails are OffRoad and Fancy Dress welcome. Runners are encouraged to get sponsorship and bring supporters as drinks and refreshments will be available. Contact Tim Moran Tim@moransonline.com or tel 07801 678432 for price & payment details .

December 11th HGC Members’ Christmas social 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Our first meeting in the New Year, starts with our very own ‘Gardener’s Question Time’ panel of extremely knowledgeable experts.

Bring your thorny questions! We have an exciting programme of speakers lined up for 2025 including Derry Watkins and Charles Dowding; the full programme is on our website. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month, in Henton Village Hall at 7:00pm for tea or coffee, and a 7:30pm talk. New members are always welcome, visitors £5. Further details www.hentongardenclub.weebly.com

Social dance for fun, laughter and fitness

Globe Carnival Club Christmas Bingo!

Come for fun, laughter and fitness with dances ranging from 17th century English to modern American contras. Don’t worry about mucking it up - it’s only a dance! Bring a friend or come alone. A warm welcome is assured.

Wednesday dancing evenings in December are the 11th and 18th, then break until 8th January 2025.

Wells Folk & Barn Dance Club, St. Thomas Church Hall, St Thomas Street, Wells BA5 2UZ. Call 01749 674920 or see www.wellsfdc.co.uk

Please come to our annual Christmas bingo. Lots of prizes to be won and a jackpot of £100 cash.

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Tea. Coffee and mince pies!

Thursday 12th December at Croscombe Village Hall, Wells.

Doors open 6:45pm. Eyes down 7:30pm.

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Give Yourself & Your Loft a Festive Treat!

Yes, it’s that time again already! Christmas is approaching, and it will soon be time to start thinking about digging out the decorations. If you’re anything like the rest of us, you probably put everything into a couple of boxes at the end of last year, and haven’t thought about them since.

Pulling decorations out of storage, and getting them ready for another year, will no doubt be a mix of both pleasure and chore; rediscovering some old favourites, and sorting out the usual mess of the fairy lights, but just how safe is it to get to those boxes? How much clutter is getting in the way?

According to a survey by the National Accident Helpline, 1 in 50 people have fallen out of the loft while bringing down tinsel, baubles and other decorations. Although many Christmas accidents are quickly shrugged off, more than 80,000 people a year need hospital treatment for injuries during the festive period, according to the NHS. Here at Access4Lofts, we specialise in installing loft ladders and hatches, that can help you make the most of your loft, and safely access that extra storage you so desperately need. We have a number of options to suit any space, no matter how small, and can even offer some shelving options too. You’d be surprised at just how much room there is up there, and you’ll be even more surprised at just how quick, easy, and affordable it can be too.

Why suffer with clutter when there’s perfectly good storage space in your loft just waiting to be used? Let us make it safe and easy for you and your family this Christmas. After all, who’s going to polish off that last tin of Quality Street if you’re in A&E? No matter how much you love those baubles and tinsel, it’s just not worth the risk!

Find out how Access4Lofts can help you enjoy peace of mind, along with your festive cheer. To book a free survey and quote visit www.Access4Lofts.co.uk/BristolSouth, or call 01275 293 128.

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Christmas: Helping loved ones with hearing loss

By Simon Swindells, Director and Clinical Lead Audiologist at South West Hearing Care Christmas is a time for family, friends and festivities. However, for those with hearing loss, it can sometimes be a challenging experience. The noise and bustle of Christmas gatherings can make it difficult to hear conversations and fully enjoy the festivities.

Here are some helpful tips to help your loved ones: Create a Calm Environment: Turn down any music or televisions that are playing and avoid crowded, noisy areas. Try and opt for smaller, quieter locations when choosing somewhere like a restaurant, or find a quiet corner within a larger gathering.

Communicate Clearly: When talking, ensure that you face your loved one. Make good eye contact and speak directly and clearly to them, avoiding where possible covering your mouth or face. Lip reading is a vital communication skill for many people with hearing loss. It’s the ability to recognise the lip shapes, gestures and facial movements of a person when they are speaking, to gain a better understanding of what they are saying. Also, try and position yourself somewhere with good lighting so that they can see your face.

Involve Them in Conversations: It is a good idea to ask open-ended questions encouraging them to participate and share their thoughts. Also, try and summarise what others have said to help ensure that your loved one is following the conversation.

Be Patient and Understanding: Remember, hearing loss can be frustrating and disconcerting. Be supportive and understanding of their challenges and try to avoid becoming impatient. If your loved one has difficulty hearing, be patient and take the time to repeat yourself or rephrase your sentence.

If your nearest and dearest have experienced difficulties due to hearing loss over the festive period, encourage them to seek professional audiology help and book a hearing test. An Audiologist can provide guidance, support and personalised solutions to address and maximise their hearing potential.

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Minimising your monthly financial commitments?

In light of increasingly strained household budgets, Liberty Money has explored the implications for individuals seeking to remortgage in order to consolidate loans and credit card debt. This is particularly relevant for those mortgages locked into fixed-rates with redemption charges.

Homeowner loans, alternatively known as second charge mortgages or secured loans, may serve as a practical means to restructure personal finances than a remortgage. They allow customers to consolidate existing debts into easily manageable monthly payments leaving your current mortgage in place.

credit cards just paying the minimum monthly payment totalling £25,000, sought a £35,000 loan for debt consolidation, along with an additional £5,000 for home improvements. The total monthly payment was £945 per month.

Second Charge Details: Loan amount: £40,000; Monthly repayment: £386.89; Fixed interest rate: 8.2% for the first 5 years; Term: 15 years; Result: Monthly outgoings reduced by £558.11 per month.

Among the various methods of debt consolidation, a common approach involves securing a debt consolidation loan. If the aim is specifically to consolidate credit card debts, another option is a balance transfer credit card.

This entails transferring multiple balances onto one card, usually offering an initial 0% interest rate. Note that a balance transfer fee may be applicable to each transferred balance.

Representative Example: For a borrowing of £40,000, plus a £595 lender fee, totalling £40,395, spread over 180 months on a 5-year fixed product with an initial borrowing rate of 9.2%, followed by a variable rate of 9.6%. The total amount payable £84,577.09, comprising the mortgage amount, interest, lender fee, and exit fee. The overall cost for comparison purposes is 11.4% APRC. It’s important to note that interest rate fluctuations, during the life of the mortgage contract, this will affect the total amount repayable.

A cautionary note: Before securing any debts against your home, carefully consider the potential repercussions. Failure to meet repayments on a mortgage or any other secured debt may lead to the repossession of your home.

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Winter-Spiced Hot Chocolate You will be the hit of the festive season with this chai-inspired twist on a winter favourite.

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Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: Spice Hot Chocolate 2 cups milk (full fat or semi-skimmed work well, but you can experiment with soy, oat etc) 4 tablespoons high quality drinking chocolate 2 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise 6 cloves 6 green cardamom pods ½ teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated Cardamom and Vanilla Whipped Cream ½ cup whipping cream ½ teaspoon ground cardamom 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 teaspoons sugar optional (if you don’t have a sweet tooth, leave this out)

Spiced Hot Chocolate Place the milk and all of the whole spices into a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a simmer (don’t let it boil). Allow to simmer for about 3 minutes, whisking or stirring gently to stop the milk being scorched.

Mix the drinking chocolate with a small amount of cold milk to make a runny paste and add this to the milk in the pan, stirring all the time.

Simmer the hot chocolate for a few minutes, whisking or stirring occasionally. Strain into mugs (to catch the whole spices). Top with the cardamom and vanilla whipped cream.

Cardamom and Vanilla Whipped Cream Chill a mixing bowl for 30 minutes. Then Into the bowl, combine the whipping cream, sugar (if using), vanilla and cardamom. Whip the mixture, until you get soft peaks, a light and airy topping.

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Crib Festival, St Cuthbert’s Church, Wells The renowned Crib Festival will take place in St Cuthbert’s Church on Friday 13th Sunday 15th December. New items to see and it’s not too late to include your Nativity Set. In addition to sets of all sizes local businesses will also take part.

Stars, Angels, music and song give the Church the feel good factor whilst telling the Christmas story.

Seasonal refreshments, mulled wine and lunches on Sat and Sun. Come and experience a warm welcome. Friday and Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm. Sunday 12:00pm 4:00pm £2.50p, Children free. Further details 01749 675477.

Lego Club at Wells Library Lego Club is on Saturday 14th December at 10:30am.

For children aged 5 and up - book your place by emailing wlslib@somerset.gov.uk

COMMUNITY

Come and buy something unique at our Christmas Craft Market Saturday 14th December 11:00am - 3:00pm, Wells Museum. Beautiful handmade gifts, decorations and treats from local artisans. Plus raffle & tombola. Festive decoration making workshop (by donation). Book signing by local crime writer. Refreshments available. Free entry to museum all day. For more info: admin@wellsmuseum.org.uk, 01749 673477.

RAFA Mid-Somerset Branch (MSB) Annual Christmas Lunch Saturday 14th December RAFA-MSB Christmas Lunch will be on Saturday 14th December at 12:15pm in Wells Golf Club, Blackheath Lane, Wells, BA5 3DS. This will be a Formal Christmas Lunch with drinks on arrival, a two/three Course lunch with choices, coffee, port for Loyal Toast. RAFA-MSB covers BS25, BS26, BS27, BS28, BA4, BA5, BA6, BA16, TA10 & TA11 postal areas. RAFA Members, Current and Ex-RAF Personnel and Reserves, Current and Ex-Commonwealth Air Forces Personnel, Members of the RAF Family and Members of public supporting RAFA welcome. E-mail rafa.midsomerset@gmail. com or tel 01458 224057 for more information.

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Speedy hamstring and tendon healing for rugby player “After two weeks, he was completely fit to play the game he loves” Freddie, just turned 17, lives in Wells and is a serious rugby player, both at school and for the Bath Rugby Academy under 18s. “Last June, he had a hamstring injury” explains his Father, “and it seemed to repair quite quickly. But there was an inflamed tendon between the glute and hamstring – painful and limiting.

“Initially we tried conventional physiotherapy – and then I remembered that Matthew Jackson had helped my older son recover quickly from a collarbone fracture last year, so I called him.

“At Matthew’s clinic, Freddie had one session of PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic frequency therapy) with Laser treatment and immediately felt a lot better. We were so encouraged because he had a tournament coming up and had to play two matches to qualify.”

Freddie went on to see Matthew for two weeks of high intensity PEMF with Laser treatment, together with sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the oxygen chamber at the clinic.

This combination has been proven to create remarkably fast and effective healing for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

After just two weeks, Freddie was completely fit to play his two games and gave an awesome performance in the tournament. Now, to maintain peak performance, he is having ongoing treatment sessions.

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Christmas at Westbury Sub Mendip We will be carol singing around our Nativity Scene in the shop garden on Thursday, 19th December at 5:30pm continuing to the Church for singing, refreshments and FATHER CHRISTMAS. Church Carol Service is Sunday 22nd December at 6:00pm, Family Crib Service with an Open the Book play on 24th December at 3:00pm and Christmas Day Holy Communion at 10:00am.

You will be made most welcome at any of the services and we look forward to seeing you! Contact Linda Mogford 01749 870817.

Fun Family Crib Service and 0ther Christmas Services You are invited to join us at St. Lawrence’s Church, WESTBURY SUB MENDIP to help celebrate Christmas.

Candlelit Carol Service - 22nd December at 6:00pm.

Family Crib Service - 24th December at 3:00pm - a fun service including a dramatised story in which the children can take part and they will be invited to put the nativity figures into the Crib.

Christmas Day Holy Communion Service - 25th December at 10:00am.

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at a Dance party in Henton

There will be a barn dance in Henton Village Hall near Wells (BA5 1PD) on New Year’s Eve. Dancing to the Backroom Boys will be from at 8:00pm until late. Tickets, costing £15, are available now from Beverly Cox, email beverleyjcox09@gmail.com or Whats App 07834 316827. A cash/card bar will be available. All are welcome to join the fun, enjoy the last of 2024 and usher in 2025.

Shared Reading at Wells Library

At Shared Reading groups people talk, connect and share experiences using stories and poems. Every Monday at 2:00pm - there is no need to book - just drop in. Email wlslib@somerset.gov.uk for more information.

Glastonbury Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club

We are a group of Veterans & Serving Members of His Majesties Armed Forces from Glastonbury, Wells, Street and surrounding areas, who get together at 08:30 on Wednesday mornings to enjoy a Breakfast with like-minded people at “Mamf’s” Cafe in Glastonbury. For further details of when and where we meet e-mail: GlastonburyAFVBC@gmail.com or telephone: 07929 087260.

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SPA Singles Social Group – South West, Est. 1979 We are a member led group, aiming to help you make new friends and improve your social life. Welcoming active, 40+ singles throughout the South West. Your local branch is Wells & Mendip. Events include meals, walks, music, holidays, day trips, social evenings, theatre, etc. and whatever members wish to organize. Find us on the meetup website at www.meetup.com/spasocial-group or use the meetup app and search for “SPA singles group south west”

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