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Garden View Protect and Survive protection: to protect tender perennials such as Salvias and Pelargoniums, lift them and bring them into a greenhouse. If you have a heater, set it to the frost setting (around 5C). You can use bubble wrap to insulate the greenhouse for additional heat conservation. If you do this the heater will only need to kick in on extremely cold days and nights. For tender bulbs and tubers such as dahlias, wait until the foliage has been blackened by the frost, then lift them and place in a box of sand in a dry, dark, frost-free location.
No…not the 1970s public information campaign exhorting us to hide under a table in case of nuclear attack. This is far more useful. It’s my public information campaign about protecting tender perennials and taking cuttings to over winter so your plants survive and even multiply. First the
Plants like Agapanthus, which are generally happy to be left in the ground with a little protection, are best left undisturbed. Cover the top with a generous quantity of well-rotted compost or bark mulch. This can be removed from around the crown of the plant in spring and will help retain moisture throughout the spring growing season. November is the start of the bare root planting season. Plant roses, hedging and trees, and it’s also a good time to move any of these plants which you think are in the wrong area of the garden. They are more likely to survive this treatment if moved at this time of year. So, what else can we do in November? Ideally your spring bulbs should already be planted but if you haven’t done it yet, just put some in this month. November is actually the perfect month to plant tulip bulbs are because the less time they are in the ground the less likelihood of them developing a virus called tulip fire blight. Plant garlic cloves if you have an area with free draining soil. Dig over the vegetable plot, leaving clods to break down over winter Rake the fallen leaves regularly from lawn areas because if you leave them they deprive the lawn of light. Bring in garden tools for the winter. Clean, sharpen, and oil them first. Keep removing weeds. It is easier to see them once garden plants have died back. November is a great time to get rid of persistent perennial weeds Happy gardening! By Rachael Leverton
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A Month of Remembrance No shade; no shine; no butterflies; no bees; no fruit; no flowers; no leaves; no birds --- NOVEMBER! A poem by Thomas Hood expresses perfectly perhaps, our thoughts about this month. But what else is particular about it? In November 1656 the astronomer Edmund Halley, famous for his discovery of Halley’s comet, was born, as was the author R.L. Stevenson, in 1850. In November 1953 the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas died and in 1963 the American president J.F. Kennedy was shot and killed. In November 1919 the first woman Member of Parliament, Nancy Astor took her seat. In 1936 the first regular BBC TV service commenced, and in 1947 the then Princess Elizabeth married Prince Philip. Several dates are celebrated annually – Guy Fawkes or Bonfire Night, Remembrance Day to mark the end of WW1, in our own area Carnival (will it ever return??). Americans celebrate Thanksgiving commemorating a harvest festival by the Pilgrim Fathers in 1621 after their successful emigration from Britain and the start of the American nation.
The occasion is bigger than Christmas and people travel miles to be home for Thanksgiving and the special traditional meal! So November could be called a month of remembrance. In the Christian calendar November 1st is celebrated as All Saints Day when saints from many centuries are remembered, well known or not. Some venerate other people of faith like Peter the Apostle, or Charles Wesley, or even “ordinary” people who have helped them on their Christian journey. I wonder what your definition of a saint would be? Looking at a beautiful stained glass window and asked this question a small boy observed that “it is someone who the light shines through.” Who would qualify for that title in our world today? Dietrich Bonhoeffer? Nelson Mandela? You may think of others. Inevitably we tend to think that saints are a different breed to us mortal human beings. But THEY started off in life just as we do, yet became holy and saintly by looking to Jesus as their example. That’s what made the difference in their lives – and can make the difference in ours. Kindly provided by Moira Cowell, Wells Methodist Church. wellsmethodistchurch.org.uk
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Mahala and Strawberry are really excited to bring these weekly classes to Glastonbury. Mahala has been teaching yoga now for over 20 years, she draws her inspiration from many different traditions to blend together her own unique style of teaching that gives a great balance of a workout for the body combined with some lovely practices for the mind. Strawberry trained with Mahala at the beginning of 2020 to become a yoga teacher, he has over 10 years of experience in Martial arts, blending his own unique style of teaching that the body will love. These classes are open to any level of fitness, so it does not matter if you are a complete beginner or you have a more advanced practice, they offer the first class for free just so that you can have a taste of their teaching. Each week they have a slightly different focus, for example one week will be the hip area, another week the focus will be on the core. As we are now moving into Autumn we will be working with the energy of the season and looking at what we can do to support the body, mind and as the weather cools down, the immune system. Autumn is a period of transition, a time for selfnourishment and reflection. The season of autumn invites us to explore an inward and introspective energy both on and off our yoga mats. This is a time of year where we slow down, contemplate, and experience gratitude, abundance, and letting go. We can look at how to surrender to these seasonal shifts with yoga, eat according to the season, find the best teas to warm you, and meditate to create seasonal balance. Bring yoga with you as you greet Autumn. www.mahalayoga.co.uk
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Guy Fawkes night and Carnival Everyone knows the story of the Gunpowder plot whereby Guy Fawkes and his fellow Catholic revolutionaries wanted to put an end to their persecution at the hands of Protestants and planned to assassinate the Protestant King James 1, by blowing up the Houses of Parliament on 5th November 1605. The plot was foiled due to a lastminute tip-off, and Guy Fawkes and his conspirators were hung, drawn and quartered. When the news was heard that the plot had failed, celebrations spontaneously erupted across the country, especially in Somerset which had always been a strongly Protestant region. In Bridgwater, an especially radical town, a wooden boat was apparently filled with 100 tar barrels and set alight at Cornhill. Effigies (or “guys” after the conspirator Guy Fawkes) of the plotters were carried through the streets and added to the blaze. The tradition of burning boats became an annual event until they ran out of old boats to burn and inebriated revellers started to burn perfectly good boats! Lighting bonfires and setting off home-made fireworks continued to be the key features of the celebration, as did having a ceremonial procession. Although
bonfires stopped being part of the celebrations after Cornhill was laid with flammable asphalt in 1924, the processions continued, developing into the elaborate carnival parades we see today with their illuminated floats. Fireworks also continued. What marks Bridgwater out as different from other carnivals is the tradition of squibbing. A squib is essentially a large firework strapped to a cosh (a solid block of wood which is attached to a large pole). After the carnival, squibbers line the high street and the squibs are lit sending showers of sparks into the air creating an impressive display. It is estimated that there are around 220 traditional ‘English’ carnivals still taking place, quite different from the Afro-Caribbean carnivals exemplified by the Notting Hill Carnival, and around 30 illuminated carnivals in south-west England, the most famous being the seven of the ‘Guy Fawkes’ circuit: the first on the first Saturday in November is in Bridgwater, followed Burnham on Sea, Weston super Mare, North Petherton, Shepton Mallet. Wells and Glastonbury. Sadly, there will be no carnival processions this year because of Covid but the dates are now published for 2022. Kindly provided by Elizabeth Friend, Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society. www.aalhs.co.uk
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Snap, Crackle and POP Host the Perfect Bonfire Night Bash
Pre Covid we hosted an annual bonfire party for friends. We’re not big on planning but we follow the four Fs – Friends, Flame, Food, Fireworks. Our little bonfire bash afforded our social group the opportunity to meet together informally to enjoy life’s simple things: food, warmth, companionship, and laughter, and we really missed it in 2020, so this year we’re planning to bring it back. If you fancy hosting your own get together I’ll share our ‘recipe for success’ here.
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Let’s start with the bonfire. There is a ‘proper’ way to build a fire which affects how long it will last and the amount of heat it gives off. It’s best to arrange kindling (e.g., twigs, cardboard, and small pieces of wood) in a sort of wigwam shape over a base of tinder (e.g., paper, wood shavings or fire lighters) and then add more bulky pieces of wood and logs which ignite more slowly but burn longer. Light the fire about 20-30 minutes before the party is due to start so that it is burning merrily when your guests arrive. Some people don’t like the idea of a Guy Fawkes, but if it appeals to you, you can hold a Guy Fawkes competition with prizes for the best or the funniest. Our garden is small, so we don’t have room for huge effigies, so we dress up our Halloween skeleton as Guy and he gets a seat of honour at our garden table…that’s probably weird but it’s our party so you don’t get to judge! No gathering is complete without food. November weather is traditionally cold and damp, so homemade soup, served in old mugs is always welcome. Guests often want to contribute to the food table. We have no rules so this usually results in a completely random selection of goodies, though we always provide hot dogs with fried onions (is there anything on earth that can beat that smell?) and homemade parkin, mainly because parkin is easy, and I can make it when I remember. Like I said, we’re not big on planning. Fireworks are a must of course. They are also expensive in large quantities so don’t be shy about asking your guests to bring along a banger or two. Even with a substantial financial outlay, your display is unlikely to be hugely impressive, but that is absolutely not the point of a homegrown bonfire night party. It’s amazing how much enjoyment can be gleaned from the humblest box of shop-bought rockets. Invest in lots of sparklers too. Everyone loves sparklers, even adults, so be sure to have a good supply at hand, with matches to light them with and a bucket of water to extinguish them. Always remember the firework code and stay safe at all times. Other tips we have learned from (sometimes bitter) personal experience is to make sure that carpets are protected if people are going to be in and out of the house, especially if the ground outside is wet, and have a supply of torches on hand if your bonfire is located some distance from the back door (which to be honest it should be!) For me, the key to hosting a successful bonfire party is similar to handling fireworks – set everything up, light the fuse, then step away and allow the magic to happen. Happy Bonfire Night! By Kate McCarthy
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Poached Pears Pears are in season right now and this is such a great way to serve them
Ingredients: 1 750ml bottle of soft, fruity red wine 125g granulated sugar 2 cloves 1 stick of cinnamon Zest of half a lemon 1 vanilla pod, split (optional) 4 hard pears Creme de cassis
Method: Preheat the oven to 180C/gas mark 4. Pour the wine into a saucepan with the sugar, spices and lemon zest and bring to the boil, stirring dissolve the sugar.
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Then pour the liquid back into the saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce by about half until it becomes thick and syrupy, then taste and pour in the creme de cassis to taste. Pour the sauce back on to the pears and serve warm or cool, with ice cream, cream, or custard. Preparation time: 15 minutes
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Get the Study Habit! expend pent-up energy first; others may need to chill for twenty minutes. ‘Worst first’: When mental energy is high work on the most difficult subject. Don’t try to cram too many subjects into one session. Talk: Encourage your child to talk through any projects with you first. Your child is then more likely to get the work right and won’t get frustrated. Gently ask questions about any areas they seem unsure about and what materials or preparation they might need to undertake. Study station: Designate an area for home learning. Make it as uncluttered and distractionfree as possible. Ensure all equipment required is nearby, so there’s no stalling. Introduce good study habits to your child which will pay off all through their time in education. Routine: Get into a homework routine as soon as possible. Immediately after school is good, after they’ve had a snack and a drink, as they will still be in the right frame of mind. Find out what works best for your child though. Some may need to
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You started with… A good idea, a drive to be your own boss, a gap you saw in the market. A great start, but it really is just the start. It all starts with a plan of what you want to do and a financial plan of what you need to do. Think about how you are going to manage your income and expenditure and how you will manage the peaks and troughs. As we’ve said before cash is king so you need to be able to forecast when you think there will be plenty of cash and the times where you will need to use your cash reserves to see you through. It is very easy to pay yourself more when the times are good, but you should always be mindful that you might need to pay it back at some point. As you do with your day to day personal expenditure, create a budget and focus on the key performance indicators that will give you an idea of what you need to aim for and how to do it in bitesize chunks. How many sales do I need to make, how quickly can I get my invoices out, how quickly will the money come in? All questions you can answer with a degree of confidence.
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If I Only Had a Moustache! It’s Movember! So sings the character Marcus Thornton in the film A Million Ways to Die in the West. If you haven’t seen the clip on YouTube, watch it and give yourself an ear worm for the whole of Movember! You’re welcome. The Movember movement started in Australia in 2003. Travis Garone and Luke Slattery came up with the idea (over a beer of course). It began as a jokey way of trying to bring the moustache back into fashion. Inspired by a friend’s mother who was fundraising for breast cancer, they decided to make generate a campaign for men’s health and prostate cancer. They designed the rules of Movember, which remain unchanged today, and agreed to charge ten dollars to ‘Grow a Mo’. Trav designed the first Movember logo, and they sent out an email, subject: ‘Are you man enough to be my man?’ and found 30 volunteers. In 2004 they formalised the idea, registered a company and created a website. They researched men’s health issues and agreed to formally support prostate cancer as their cause. By 2006 the Movember Foundation was established as an official Australian charity. They also started to branch out into supporting male mental health. The following year Movember started to grow internationally. There are now official campaigns in 21 countries and together they have raised around 350 million pounds and supported more than 1,000 men’s health programs. They focus on the four key men’s health issues: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health, and physical inactivity.
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Save fuel, shop local this Christmas! This message was cribbed from the blackboard outside Hansford Butchers in Shipham recently. Another advantage of shopping with small independent shops rather than the big box retailers also gives you opportunities for finding unique and interesting products that are not seen on the high street and don’t cost the earth to be shipped to your door! At Pretty Sitting in Cheddar this Christmas we have loads of unique gifts for sale: handblown glass baubles; table linens made with 100% linen; soy wax candles and diffusers; organic cotton baskets; recycled plastic rugs, throws and cushions and lovely handcrafted products for the home. We also have a range of bespoke furniture for sale including vintage chairs; fabric covered headboards and footstools (made to order). All our products are sustainably sourced, mostly made or designed in the UK by artisans and crafts people and certainly made with love. Come and browse in our Bath Street showroom in Cheddar, opposite the Bath Arms pub. Parking is available at Sainsburys or behind Tescos. Our contact details and our online shop can be found at www.prettysittingvintage.co.uk/shop. We look forward to welcoming you to our lovely new local shop this Christmas.
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Christmas Artisan Market Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th November: 10:00am - 4:00pm The Christmas Artisan Market will return to The Bishop’s Palace in Wells for its sixth year! There will be a plethora of unique, unusual and inspirational artisans in attendance, curated from throughout the heart of the West Country to get everyone in the mood for a spot of seasonal retail therapy. The medieval rooms of the Palace, upstairs and downstairs, will be filled with a variety of enticing stalls, offering hand-made and unique gifts that are the perfect inspiration for those difficult to buy for friends and family, whilst also supporting local small businesses from the South West of England. This year, the team has sourced a number of new artisan stalls, alongside a few regular favourites and offerings will include handcrafted goods such as: Stained Glass by Debra, Echo Candles and Jewellery by Small Print. There will be plenty of gift inspiration, decorations, cards and much more! If all the shopping means you’re in need of refreshment, then head over to the café for seasonal drinks or enjoy some of our live musical performances.
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Step into Christmas Saturday 6th November: Wells Town Hall, Market Place, Wells BA5 2RB. Over 60 stalls across 2 floors. With gifts and treats for you and your loved ones. Gallery Cafe.
somARTon Monday 8th until Sunday 14th November: On Show Original artwork, prints and Christmas and greeting cards by Michael Brobson. Individually designed and Hand woven scarves, bags, wall hangings and other products by Linda Brobson. Exhibition Venue: One West St, Somerton TA11 7PS We shall also be in Wells Museum at their craft fair on 27th November.
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A Healthy New You Have you been sat around in lockdown just eating and cooking and putting weight on? And - has your waist been growing since March 2020? You meant to take it off when we were allowed out again, but, somehow that didn’t happen. Well, NOW is the time to do something about that waistline and the uncomfortable feeling when you glance in the tall mirror. Turn off that daytime television. Don’t wait for “next time the advertisements come on”. Be decisive and call Fran 07999 584935
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Have a one - to - one conversation, lets get started on losing those pounds. It will be completely free of charge and with no obligation. I have been helping people like you for a few years now. I know what you feel like and how difficult it is. But if you can summon the willpower to get out of that comfy chair and get to the phone, then you have the willpower to start the journey to a new, slimmer, you. There is no miracle cure but, with our help, you can do it. You can keep calling, anytime you need to talk over your slips of willpower. The system works, and we have our own medical team who guide us if you have medical issues. We work with GP’s for clients who suffer from diabetes type 2 and who, by reducing their weight have reversed their diabetes. I am committed to helping people succeed in their weight loss journey. I understand the struggle is real and believe that no one should face this journey alone. You will receive the support, guidance and commitment from me to help you towards your successes. My approach is listening, understanding, evaluating and then action! I want to help you focus on your goals & encourage you to be the very best version of you. So come and see me and have a chat at my new clinic at 8 The Borough Mall, Wedmore because NOW is the time... Call Fran on 07999 584935
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The Astounding Adventure of Mr Bowens, the Laziest Man in the World by Ade Bowen
Reminiscent of ‘The Far Away Tree’ by Enid Blyton, Ade has created a charming fairy tale about the day when it was so nice, even Mr Bowens, the laziest man in the world, decided to go for a walk. He is joined by the two children who live next door, and the more they walk, the more they talk, until they are lost, deep in the woods. In front of them is a spooky looking cottage. One by one, the children enter the cottage to ask for directions, but fair to return. Mr Bowens must rescue them, but he is also the laziest man in the world, so he must do it with the least amount of effort. Written by Weston super Mare entertainer Ade Bowen, he has written and illustrated a wonderful fairy tale littered with adventure and funny moments. As a father himself, Ade wanted to create a story that parents enjoyed reading as much as children liked listening. “This is great story for reading out loud with kids. It’s a fun story filled with the kind of things children respond to: witches, magic, adventure and adults behaving badly, and it’s written in a friendly and accessible style. Overall, a great read and nicely illustrated too.” By Tom May. Author of Ted Talks
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Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
This is a young adult novel with a difference. It’s a collection of interconnected short stories all set in the mid-1990s, in Alaska and small towns scattered across the American west. Each story centres around one or two disparate teen characters who each face the challenges and rewards of small-town life. Told through the ordinary events of their lives, we glimpse brief moments, like peeking through a window. We can see their inner struggles, how they deal with pain or boredom or survival, and how they find new paths and moments of healing. There are hitchhikers, kids with a ‘reputation’, free spirits, and young people who have suffered loss. Woven through the stories are some common threads; we get an early warning of wildfire in one story which is at the centre of the plot of another. The aftermath of events in one story, pop up in later ones. Each character’s life has a ‘butterfly effect’ on the lives of other characters, some big and some small, and most of the characters never know the threads that connect them, even though we as readers are treated to the bigger picture and have the pleasure of seeing where all these lives overlap. In Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town, Hitchcock takes us into the inner workings of young minds and hearts. A beautiful read for older teens. By Tash Donovan
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Henton and District Gardening Club Wednesday 17th November: 7:30pm, Henton Village Hall (B3139). Our November talk by Jo Haynes on “Cyclamen in the Garden and Wild” will be very timely as we plant up winter displays, hanging baskets and pots with these colourful weather hardy perennials. There’s coffee and a raffle and plenty of opportunity to chat about all things horticultural. Further information on future talks, social events and visits can be found on our website – hentongardenclub.weebly.com Also on Facebook.
COMMUNITY Introducing ‘Theo the Yellow Bird’ Children’s Adventure story books with free sing-along songs. A chance to meet ‘Theo’ and Dawn Bosley a local children’s author, creator, illustrator and singersongwriter from Shipham, Somerset. A fun packed day of Creative Activities, Book Reading, Dancing, Singing, Book Sales and Book Signing. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Website www.dawnbosleypublishing.com Enquires email: office@dawnbosleypublishing.com
Somerset Choral Society Autumn Concert
Christmas Edit Saturday 20th November: The best of Somerset show. 10:00am - 4:00pm at Wells Town Hall. With over 6o fabulous suppliers for all your Christmas shopping needs.
‘Theo The Yellow Bird’ is holding a Free All-day Open Door Children’s Event Saturday 20th November: At Wells Town Hall, Council Chambers Saturday 20th November and 18th December 2021. 9:00am to 4:30pm.
Saturday 27th November: Somerset Choral Society will present their Autumn Concert in Axbridge Church on Saturday 27th November at 7:30pm. The programme will be “The Vivaldi Gloria” and “The Pergolesi Magnificat” together with other canticles and will be conducted by their Musical Director Daniel Cushing. Tickets costing £10 can be obtained from Society members or from tel: 01934843727 or tel: 01934-740160. There will be a “Cash only Wine & Soft Drinks Bar during the interval. More information may be obtained from Sarah at SomersetChoralSociety@hotmail.com
STREET - INDOOR BOWLING CLUB WELCOMES NEW BOWLERS TO JOIN US: Three free bowling sessions with coaching for new starters. (Available every Thursday up and until end of year).
Venue: Street Victoria and Social Club. Further information: www.victoriaclubstreet.com or to book a session please contact John Murphy: 07946 710992 Do come and join us it’s very social, relaxing, and gentle exercise, it can be competitive but doesn’t have to be. www.localreach.co.uk | 19
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St Cuthberts Church Nativity Crib Festival Friday 10th - Sunday 12th December: St Cuthberts Church in Wells will be holding their popular Nativity Crib Festival on Fri 10th - Sun 12th December. Please dust off your Nativity Sets as we will welcome them as part of our spectacular display. Ring Jill 675477 for further details.
I.T. Help at Wells Library Wednesdays: Do you need help with your chromebook, phone or tablet? Book a free session at the library. 10:30am or 11:30am on Wednesdays. Please email uswlslib@somerset.gov.uk or book at the information desk @ the library. Bookings only.
West Mendip Orchestra Fridays: If you are a local musician in search of an Orchestra to play in, the West Mendip Orchestra is your local community orchestra. We are a medium sized, friendly amateur orchestra. our members come from a wide area including Bristol to Bridgwater and Wells to Weston-super-mare, We rehearse at The Lynch Chapel in Winscombe on Fridays from 7:45pm to 10pm. We are currently looking for additional players in most sections to boost our
numbers post lockdown. If you are interested please contact chairman@west-mendip-orchestra.org. uk for more details.
Wells Men’s Breakfast Saturdays: Wells Men’s Breakfast welcomes men of all ages to a good English breakfast and a talk by a guest speaker. We meet on the first Saturday of every month except August. There is no formal membership - just book in by answering the monthly email, or by telephone. Meetings are at the Connect Centre and start at 8.00 am, ending at about 9.30. The cost is £10. November’s talk is “Understanding the Mandelbrot Set”. A layman’s introduction to the beauty of maths – nothing to fear for non-mathematicians! If you are interested, send an email to wmb.bookings@ btinternet.com or telephone 01749 675312.
Prickles Hedgehog Rescue Prickles Hedgehog Rescue would be grateful to receive tins of cat meat in jelly to support overwintering hedgehogs who are either unwell or too small to survive hibernation. If you should find a hedgehog out in the daytime, please contact us on 07806 744772 for help and advice.
Situated in the peaceful village of Evercreech, not far from the historic market town of Shepton Mallet in Somerset, The Glen is a friendly care home, offering residential and nursing care. We’re pioneering a simple approach to care, where kindness is our ethos. Through the vaccination, routine testing and enhanced infection control measures, we’re able to welcome new Residents, provide safe visits and protect those who already live with us. To find out more information on the care that The Glen can offer you, or your loved one, please visit our website or contact our Home Manager, Terri-Ann Weatherall.
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Offering; • Safe family visits and video calls • Tailored visiting care plans for Residents • Enhanced infection control • Telephone and video assessments • Carehome.co.uk rating of 9.7/10 • Leisure and wellbeing programme • ‘Good’ overall CQC rating W hc-one.co.uk T 0333 321 4741 E careline@hc-one.co.uk A Shapway Lane, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6JS
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Hear This Tinnitus is a modern epidemic
Tinnitus is the name given to the perception of persistent ringing, buzzing, hissing, or whistling sounds in the head or the ears without an external sound source. The word ‘tinnitus’ derives from the Latin for ‘ringing’. It can be intermittent or continuous; low, medium, or high pitched and can be a single noise or many. In can be heard in one or both ears, or may feel like it is in the head. For some people it’s a minor annoyance, but for others it can be debilitating. It is not a disease or illness; it is a symptom generated within the auditory system which may be due to an underlying condition or may be idiopathic (a medical term which means ‘unknown cause’). The British Tinnitus Association estimate that 1 in 8 people suffer from the condition. Tinnitus in older people is mostly a function of wear and tear, so as people live longer, the number of people with tinnitus will increase. But the rise in numbers over the past two decades is only partially explained this way. A study from Statistics Canada revealed that 80% of adults aged 19 to 29 reported using headphones or earbuds connected to audio devices in the past year, significantly more than adults aged 30 to 49 (53%) or 50 to 79 (28%), and those adults aged 19 to 29 had rates of tinnitus over one third higher than for older adults. This could further inflate the numbers. If you suffer with tinnitus there are some strategies for managing the condition. Correcting any hearing loss can help reduce the symptoms of Tinnitus. Seek a hearing test from an audiologist. If your tinnitus is preventing you getting to sleep, it may be that the shift from a relatively noisy daytime environment to the quietness of the bedroom makes the tinnitus noises more noticeable. Some people find having some low-level sound can help mask tinnitus. For more information go to www.tinnitus.org.uk
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How to look after your precious rug Like all carpets, rugs lose their lustre over time with daily use. Here are just some simple tips to help you care for your rug: 1. The most important thing you can do is vacuum it weekly. Rugs fill with dust and grit so turn it over and vacuum the back of your rug, this will vibrate all the grit to the surface. 2. Check the label. There is often a label underneath your rug which will tell you what it is made from and may offer cleaning advice. 3. Spots and stains. Accidental spillages are best dealt with whilst they are still wet so blot them with a white terry cloth. Always apply a tamping motion and never rub. Next dampen a cloth with cold water and blot again, but first test in a corner to make sure the colours don’t run. Whilst these 3 tips will help keep your rug looking good, eventually it will benefit from a specialist clean. Copper Beech Cleaning are Professional Rug Cleaners and the process is always the same - a free rug survey is provided to offer honest, friendly advice on the likely result and the cost of the clean. Your rugs are picked up from your home, carefully cleaned by hand, dried, returned and placed back in situ. For free honest advice call Copper Beech Cleaning 01749 600383, www.copperbeechcleaning.com
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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 can really help them. There are lots of reasons they might come for therapy and generally, the answer is, ‘Yes, I can help.’
Battle Of Britain Commemoration held on 19th September
I work with children and young people experiencing a huge range of concerns including: • Abuse • Anger and frustration • Anxiety • ASD and PANDAS • Attachment • Bereavement • Family issues
• Fears and phobias • OCD, TS, ODD and PDA • School issues • Self-esteem and self-image • Trauma and PTSD • And more…
I support children and young people with play and creative arts therapy, AutPlay, TraumaPlay, Emotional Logic and animal assisted therapy. I generally work 1:1 with clients, but I will often work supporting the family too. I have a few client spaces, for immediate start in my private practice, at Cherry Tree Studio, Mendip Court, South Horrington, Wells. If I can help someone you know, or you would like to know more about how I work, please get in touch. You can also find out more at www.creatingcalm.co.uk
Do you need help for a child or young person that you know? 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 hello@creatingcalm.co.uk 01749 599066 | Autplay | trauma play | emotional Logic coaching | tele-therapy
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Air Cadets from 1182 (Shepton Mallet) and 1155 (City of Wells) Squadrons. Photo courtesy of jesswhittinghamphotography
With the kind permission of the Vicar, Reverend Sam Denyer, the Mid-Somerset Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association commemorated the Battle of Britain with a service and wreath-laying ceremony at St Cuthbert’s Church, Wells on Sunday 19th September to remember those who fought so valiantly and with such success in 1940, as well as those RAF personnel who have fought in the many subsequent conflicts around the world.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset was represented by Rear Admiral Brian Perowne CB DL and the County High Sheriff by Jennifer Duke the High Sheriff (Designate) for 2022. Also attending were the Mayor and Mayoress of Wells Philip and Caroline Welch, the Chair of Street Parish Council Laura Wolfers with Luke Harrison and the Deputy Chair of Mendip District Council, Nick Cottle. The Royal British Legion was represented by the Somerset County Chair and the Wells Chair and Secretary, and the Royal Naval Association by the Street Branch Chair and Welfare Officer. RAF Air Cadets from 1955 (City of Wells) and 1182 (Shepton Mallet) Squadrons provided a very smart body of light blue and paraded with style the Branch Standard and their Squadron banners. The Service included some fine rousing hymns, a stimulating sermon by the Branch Chaplain Reverend Craig Manley and some moving personal reflections by the Branch Chairman John Hawkins and the Chaplain to 1182 Sqn Sister Anne Martin. The wreath-laying at the Church War Memorial was dignified by the playing of the Last Post and The Reveille by the trumpet player Nina Tyrrell prior to the laying of wreaths by the Deputy Lieutenant, the Branch President, the Mayor of Wells and 1155 (City of Wells) Squadron.
Book about Somerset to support local causes Tales of the unique community of Somerset have been unveiled in new book called ‘Deepest Somerset’ - the proceeds from which will benefit three local charities.
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TO ADVERTISE CALL 01749 600388 The book, written by Fanny Charles and Gay Pirrie-Weir, has an introduction by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, and has been funded by Lord Rothermere’s Rothermere Foundation. Its contributors include some famous names including Michael Eavis, Cameron Mackintosh, and Alice, Julian and Matilda Temperley. Deepest Somerset delves into all corners of the region, into the small towns and villages where community is still the beating heart, and explores the history, the characters, the stories and diversity of this great county. In celebration of the launch, a host of local businesses and personalities from the county came together at Glastonbury Town Hall yesterday evening (23 Sept) to mark the occasion. Gay said: “All three Deepest titles – Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset - raise funds for local charities and the proceeds of Deepest Somerset will be donated to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), The Farming Community Network (FCN), and Somerset Community Foundation (SCF). Their work has been particularly valuable during the pandemic and we thank them for their dedication throughout such a difficult time.” Tamara Downes, Fundraising Manager at CHSW’s Charlton Farm hospice, said: “By purchasing this book you are standing alongside more than 200 families who benefit from all that Charlton Farm can offer, including specialist palliative care, respite for the whole family, a sibling service for brothers and sisters, emergency support, end of life care and bereavement support. We are absolutely thrilled to be one of three great local causes supported by its publication.” FCN has been working with farming families across Somerset since the 1990s. It provides pastoral support and practical help to anyone working in the agricultural industry. Suzie Wilkinson, Coordinator of the FCN, said: “We are all blessed to live in this beautiful county of Somerset so we were delighted to be involved with this well informed and inspiring book.” SCF helps passionate people in Somerset change the world on their doorstep by funding local charities and inspiring local giving and philanthropy. Kelly Hall, Development Manager at SCF said: “We’re so delighted to have been chosen as one of the three charities to benefit from the sale of this fantastic book and our grateful thanks go to Fanny, Gay and everyone else involved in making this book a reality. Every single sale will make such a difference to so many people in Somerset.” To purchase a copy of Deepest Somerset, visit: www. deepestbooks.co.uk
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Hosting is incredibly rewarding Anne Weir is a host family for international students in the UK. “I live alone in a quiet, rural location and felt I could offer children a place to recharge their batteries on their school break so I contacted Pippa’s Guardians and became a host for students studying at schools near my home. “Pippa’s Guardians looks after international students studying at boarding schools in the UK. As part of their service, they find students families to stay with for their holidays. They match students to families with similar interests or personalities. “The aspect I enjoy most is getting to know the children and building a trusting relationship with them. Some can initially be quite reserved, but I find it incredibly rewarding when they feel more at home and their personalities shine through. “I hosted a girl from Singapore, she was polite and helpful and a real pleasure to have around. She studied hard and even cooked us a meal as part of her school work which was a great success. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend being a host for Pippa’s Guardians.” For more information, please contact hostfamilies@pippasguardians.co.uk
Do you have a spare room in your home? Are you caring, nurturing and supportive?
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The Mendip Society Walks Our walks programme is getting back to normal and full details are on the Society website. www.themendipsociety.org.uk/walks
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Showering family purchase Kilver Court The Showering family are delighted to announce the purchase of the Kilver Court property in Shepton Mallet. It is our ancestral home. The Ship Inn was purchased in 1854 by Francis Showering. It is from there our family’s business grew, aided by the success of Babycham, into a major business employing many people in Shepton Mallet. We are excited to reunite the Showering’s Cider Mill and Kilver Court that were split apart in the early 1990s. We see significant benefits and synergies of combining this very large and prominent property. Our grandfather Herbert Showering, a keen gardener, designed the gardens with the help of Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winner George Whiteleg in 1961. Kilver Court is a well visited and popular destination and the gardens are as spectacular as ever. It is still open. Currently in a limited form. We have three great retail outlets – Mulberry, Toast and Yves Delorme. We plan to open the gardens and a café again before too long. We have a very exciting future planned and will invest to create even more of a major attraction in our area.
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