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A message from the team at LocalReach Community Magazines. LocalReach Community Magazines are still open for business! We are delivered monthly by Royal Mail to 83,000 homes & businesses across Somerset. We are working on the November issues and the deadline is 1st October; If you would like to advertise email us at hello@localreach.co.uk. If you know anybody who wants to advertise please let them know we would welcome their business. We can also be contacted online at www.localreach.co.uk or call 01749 600388. LocalReach is now delivered to ALL of TA8, TA9, BS28, BS27, BS26, BS25, BA6, BA16 & BA5, BS23 & BS22. That includes all towns & villages; Burnham, Highbridge, Berrow, Brent, Brean, Mark, Cheddar, Axbridge, Wedmore, Winscombe, Street, Glastonbury & Wells, Weston-Super-Mare and Worle. Below is a map that indicates where LocalReach is delivered in your area. Should you not receive a copy by the 1st of each month please email us with your full address and we will investigate and make sure you do receive a copy. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the businesses & community groups that have supported LocalReach over the last 11 years and who continue to support us. These are unprecedented times and many of the events we normally publicise are not going ahead so we have put in content that we hope you like as an alternative. We usually give 30% of our content to the community free of charge and will happily receive your editorial if you believe it would be of interest to our readers. Email between 70-100 words to editor@localreach.co.uk before 1st October for the November issues. Stay safe. From the team at LocalReach Community Magazines.

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Garden View This month – Tidy up Time

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01749 600388 Leave more delicate perennials such as Penstemons with the top growth in place to provide some winter protection. You can cut them back in the spring just before new growth occurs. Herbaceous perennials can be divided now and moved around to fill gaps in the border. Perennials can become congested and tired, and flower less as they age. Dig up the clump and break it up with a sharp spade, selecting the best, newer chunks from the outside to replant. The dying centre of the plant can be composted. Most plants need to be divided every three to five years but some more vigorous varieties like Achillea require it more often and others. The exception is Peonies, which hate any kind of disturbance. Leave them alone.

By October the garden can look a little tired: perennials collapse, leaves die back, and there’s debris everywhere. It can only mean one thing, clean up time. Cut Peonies, Leucanthemum, Nepeta, Delphiniums, Hardy Geraniums, and Phlox back to ground level, but leave anything with ornamental seed heads such as poppies, Alliums, and grasses. When the first frosts hit these plants will gain a new lease of life and add some sparkly architectural beauty to the garden.

Once the borders are cleared and plants have been relocated, it’s time to get rid of any weeds, which have flourished in the autumn sunshine. Then you can mulch using compost or leaf mould. Mulching helps to protect the more tender plants while improving the structure of the soil and generally making things look neater. Make a layer around 3-4cms deep but don’t cover the centre crown of any plants. Types of organic mulch: Compost Bark Grass cuttings Composted manure Newspaper Shredded Leaves Straw By Rachael Leverton

Top 10 jobs this month: 1 Divide established rhubarb crowns to create new plants 2 Cut back perennials that have died down 3 Divide herbaceous perennials 4 Move tender plants, including aquatic ones, into a greenhouse or conservatory 5 Plant out spring cabbages 6 Harvest apples, pears, grapes and nuts 7 Prune climbing roses 8 Finish collecting seeds from the garden to sow next year 9 Last chance to mow lawns and trim hedges in mild areas 10 Renovate old lawns or create new grass areas by laying turf Tips from www.rhs.org.uk/advice/in-month/october

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Thankfulness

Many schools and churches are planning Harvest Celebrations – it seems there is a deep sense of thankfulness that needs to be expressed. We are thankful for the mysterious way seeds grow, for the cheerfulness of huge sunflowers and pumpkins and that fruits and nuts ripen on the trees with no instruction from us. (As I write this, there are squirrels frisking their way across my garden taking yet more walnuts off to their secret stash – the squirrels look thankful too.)

One of the especially nice things about this time of year are the trays of apples or beans or pears left outside houses labelled: “Free – help yourself”. Sometimes the crops from gardens or allotments are so bountiful and they are too much even for really keen jam makers. The freezer is full and we are very glad to share the abundance and give fruit and vegetables away. For those of us without fruit trees or vegetable plots, we can enjoy the hedgerows full of bright berries – perhaps doing some foraging for blackberries? For farmers, the autumn may be a time to draw breath. As the harvest is gathered in there’s time to reflect on the year past.

There’s a story of a young woman whose family took her along to church but she couldn’t see that religion was useful and decided she would no longer believe in God. However, the day came when she found herself sitting on her back step looking up into a magnificent autumn sky and was overwhelmed with the beauty that surrounded her. Suddenly she realized she couldn’t give up God because “then there would be no one to thank.” One of the side-effects of being thankful is that it is harder to be anxious. When we slow down enough to notice the good things of life… the colours of the autumn, the warmth of sunlight, the smell and taste of good food then we become more alive. A wise man once said “If the only prayer you say in your entire life is “Thank you”, that would be enough. Kindly provided by Revd Jan Shellard-James, Priest in Charge for Coxley with Godney, Henton and Wookey, chwchurches.co.uk

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Fun with Fungi October 2nd is UK Fungus Day

At this time of year in the UK wild mushrooms are in plentiful supply and many varieties are much tastier than those you can buy in a supermarket. It’s tempting to pick them, but you need to exercise caution. Some mushrooms can be deadly, and others, while they may not kill you can cause a seriously upset tum, so unless you’re an expert, in which case you need no advice from me, the best and most fun way to learn about and pick your own mushrooms is to go on a specialist foraging course. Some species of mushrooms do grow all year around, but September to November is generally the best time for foraging, and the day or so after period of rain can be especially rewarding. Different species prefer different habitats. Some like open fields, others, the woodland floor, or on tree bark. You don’t need any specialist equipment for mushroom foraging, just a sharp knife, a container or basket, and clothes you can get a bit dirty. It’s a good idea to have a smaller lidded container in which you can keep any mushrooms you’re not sure about until they can be properly identified. And don’t forget hand wipes or sanitiser so you don’t risk accidental contamination or skin irritation. When it comes to identifying any mushrooms that you find, deferring to an expert is your best bet. If you go alone you’ll need a good reference book, and a magnifying lens. Identification relies on the

shape of the cap, the colour, texture, gills, stem, and habitat. Some mushrooms are fairly easy to identify, others less so. If in any doubt, don’t risk it! In the UK, we have about 4500 species. Of these, around 200 are edible, and 50 are poisonous. The rest are inedible or tasteless. Most mushroom poisonings are not fatal. One of the safest mushrooms for beginner foragers is the giant puffball, as it’s pretty easy to identify. The clue is in the name, as the giant puffball resembles a foot wide ball. Young Puffballs in the edible stage have undifferentiated white flesh within. Hedgehog fungus is also quite easy to identify, as it has hedgehog like white spikes underneath the cap. Remember, until you are confident, the safest way to forage is with an expert. Useful sites: www.ukfungusday.co.uk www.wildfooduk.com Wild Food UK organise foraging events and courses across the country: www.mushroomdiary.co.uk Everything you ever wanted to know about mushrooms, including the laws around picking them. www.abfg.org The Fungus Conservation Trust site has even more mushroomy info. By Tracey Anderson

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Why We Love Ghosts

Recent studies show that between 30-40% of people in the UK are believe in ghosts, with those aged between 18 and 34 most likely to believe in paranormal activity. In the US figures are much higher. Unlikely as it seems, ghosts and hauntings are a mainstream area of belief, and this belief is global, with most cultures around the world having some widely accepted types of ghosts. But why are people so keen to believe when the existence of a ghost as a disembodied soul or spirit of a dead person directly contradicts the laws of science? In literature ghosts address some basic human needs, including the desire for justice. Shakespeare’s Hamlet is visited by the ghost of his murdered father seeking revenge on Claudius, his murderer; and in Macbeth the murdered Banquo appears at a banquet both as a reminder of Macbeth’s guilt and to foreshadow more deaths to come. In Kenya, a murdered person may become a ngoma, a spirit who pursues their murderer, sometimes causing them to give themself up to the police. In Russia the rusalka is the spirit of a dead woman who died by drowning and then lures men to their death. But ghosts are not always vengeful, they can also be friends and protectors. In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge is helped by 8 | www.localreach.co.uk

three ghosts to mend his cruel and hard-hearted ways before it’s too late. In the film Sixth Sense, a ghost helps a young boy to come to terms with his ability to see dead people. Many people like to believe that death is not the end of existence. They are comforted by thinking that their deceased loved ones are watching over them. It can also help them face the idea of our own mortality. Most of us believe that our physical being is separate from our consciousness which means it’s not a huge leap for us to entertain the idea that our mind could have an existence separate from our body and thus that our mind or consciousness could survive death. Some people even believe that the dead can communicate with the living through mediums and spiritualism. It seems our love of the paranormal runs deep and Halloween is the perfect time to indulge. Perfect Halloween Films: Ghost Films Casper Sixth Sense The Woman in Black The Legend of Hell House The Ghost of Mrs Muir ParaNorman By Jess Miller

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LOCAL HISTORY

Spring Forward Fall Back In the past, knowing the exact time was much less important than it is now. With increasing urbanisation and industrialisation, however, the pattern of people’s working day was becoming regularised and didn’t necessarily fit with the natural day. In 1818, the factory owner, Robert Owen, was one of the first people to see the benefit of daylight saving and put the clocks forward by half an hour at his cotton mills in New Lanark. Although clearly a move intended to improve the efficiency of the mills it’s true to say that Owen was a radical reformer and did work hard to improve the conditions of his workers. By the 18th century clocks were sufficiently accurate to record local time but this varied from place to place. With the introduction of the railways, it became increasingly clear that time needed to be standardised and in 1880 Greenwich Mean Time was recognised nationally. It was not until the 20th century, however, that the idea of a national summer time was introduced.

In 1907, an English builder called William Willett published a pamphlet called The Waste of Daylight, which advocated advancing the clocks in Spring and returning to GMT in the autumn. Although he and others lobbied parliament to adopt the idea there was considerable opposition it and although a Daylight Saving Bill was introduced in 1908 there was not enough support for it to pass. Willetts and others continued their campaign and gained support during World War I when it was seen as a way of conserving scare energy resources and thus helping the war effort. Germany began daylight saving in April 1916 and on 17th May 1916 The Summer Time Act was passed in Britain. The clocks went forward one hour on Sunday, 21st May and returned to GMT on 1st October. Those old enough to recall the days when watches and clocks were mechanical may well remember that the advice was to move the hands forward 11 hours in October to prevent the mechanism breaking. How times change – now my clock makes the changes automatically! Kindly provided by Elizabeth Friend, Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society. www.aalhs.co.uk

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What does this mean? The PSTN is the classic analogue telephone system which, even today, is used for landline calls in most homes and small businesses. Alongside the rapid growth of the internet, the old analogue phone lines have been preserved as an independent network to handle our landline calls. However, due to complications involved in maintaining such old equipment, it is now confirmed the analogue network will be phased out over the coming years, then switched off in 2025. Will our landline numbers be lost? Fortunately, we can keep our numbers and continue to make and receive calls. Because of the rollout of fibre-optic broadband, we can now perform our landline calls over the internet, using VoIP (Voice over IP). All analogue phone lines will need migrating to a digital VoIP solution within the next few years. What steps must be taken? In due time, your landline provider will reach out and assist with the transition away from analogue onto a VoIP solution, including onsite fitting of new VoIP equipment. Your fibre broadband connection will then take care of your phone calls. As well as fixing computer problems, we can help with a wide range of technology difficulties, such as home phone problems so please get in touch if you would like a visit.

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As the flu season rolls around again, and we are now dealing with the additional threat of COVID-19, we need to take care of our immune systems. There are two main parts to the immune system: the innate immune system is the one you are born with, and it is the body’s rapid response system, working to attack antigens or invaders, while the adaptive or acquired immune system builds antibodies to protect your body from certain microbes, or germs, it encounters in the environment. Our immune system keeps track of every germ it has ever defeated, so it’s primed to be more effective if it encounters the same one again. Vaccines are great at priming the immune system giving our bodies a head start when it comes to fighting certain diseases, so if you are able to receive the flu or COVID vaccines it’s a no-brainer. But even if you can have the vaccine, not everybody produces the same immune response so is there anything else we can do to pep up our beleaguered immune system at this time of year? Yes, you can support and improve the effectiveness of your immune system by eating healthily, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, keeping alcohol intake moderate, and getting adequate sleep. Some vitamins and supplements are particularly useful additions at this time of year. Elderberry - Sambucus nigra consists of many vitamins and minerals which boost immune health. Vitamin C - Vitamin C is required for white-cell production. The body can’t make vitamin C, so a supplement is very useful. Zinc – Helps produce new immune system cells in your body.

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Pumpkin Pie Perfect for Halloween

Preparation time: 40 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 40 minutes + chilling time Serves: 8 Ingredients: 750g pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, and cut into chunks 350g sweet shortcrust pastry (make your own or buy ready-made) 140g caster sugar ½ tsp salt ½ tsp fresh nutmeg, grated

filling will depend on the colour of the squash you choose. Some have a more yellow flesh, like butternut squash and others like the winter squash have a much more orange flesh. They will both taste equally good! Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use it to line a 22cm loose-bottomed flan tin. Chill for 15 mins. Line the pastry with baking parchment and baking beans, then bake for 15 mins. Remove the beans and parchment, then bake for a further 10 mins until the base is pale golden and biscuity. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

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Increase oven temperature to 220C/200C fan/ gas 7. Push the cooled pumpkin through a sieve into a large bowl to make a puree. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, salt, nutmeg and half the cinnamon. Lightly beat together the eggs, melted butter and milk, then add to the pumpkin purée and mix well. Pour the mixture into the tart shell and bake for 10 minutes, Reduce the temperature to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and continue to bake for 35-40 mins until the filling has just set.

Place the chopped pumpkin into a large saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 mins or until tender. Drain and allow to cool. The final colour of your pumpkin

Remove from the oven and allow to cool before removing the pie from the tin. You can Mix the remaining cinnamon with the icing sugar and dust over the pie or decorate in a suitably spooky style..

1 tsp cinnamon 2 eggs, beaten 25g butter, melted 175ml milk 1 tbsp icing sugar

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Clean Your Greens! Food hygiene is important When we think about food poisoning, most of us think about undercooked chicken or dodgy seafood, but some of the most notable outbreaks, have been tied to vegetables like Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, and soft fruit. Public Health England advises people to remove any loose soil before storing vegetables and wash all veg and salads thoroughly that will be eaten raw unless they have been pre-prepared and are specifically labelled “ready to eat”. It’s important to bear in mind that no method of cleaning is guaranteed to remove all bacteria when it comes to raw food – but you can significantly reduce risk. So, what is the best way to wash veg? Wash your hands and clean all preparation surfaces first! Then wash produce just before you use it because dampness encourages bacteria growth. Let things soak – For anything that grows in the ground, submerge it in cold water and leave it there for up to 20 minutes to let the soil particles come

LOCALREACH loose, then take it out and rinse under running water. Lettuce leaves should be broken off before washing. Chops leeks before washing, because it makes it easier for the soil particles to flush out from between the layers. Even organic food needs to be washed. Old fashioned salad spinners are great to ‘desoggify’ (as my teen puts it) salad leaves, but you can shake them outside and leave to dry on kitchen paper. Treat mushrooms differently – Mushrooms can be dirty, but they are like sponges and soaking will make them soggy. Brush the soil off and rinse them. If you’re sauteing them the heat will kill any bacteria. Fresh herbs – store them in a sealed plastic bag with a piece of kitchen paper to prolong their life. It really works! Wash them before use. Pre-packed salads - These are often washed in a low-chlorine solution to kill off bacteria, so in theory they should be fine to eat straight from the bag. This comes down to personal choice. Store all salad and vegetables, and berries in a cold environment because it slows down the rate at which bacteria multiply. Many modern fridges have a super cold salad drawer. By Louise Addison

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Keep Pets Safe on Bonfire Night

My Jack Russell terrier Pippa takes Bonfire Night in her stride. but Tess, my mixed breed rescue, transforms into a quivering wreck, who snaps, snarls and once drew actual blood when I tried to fish her out of the tumble drier where she had retreated among the yet-to-be sorted bed sheets. Studies suggest that almost half of dogs show signs of fear when they hear fireworks. Tess is at the extreme end of the scale and action was clearly required. There are a few simple things we can do to help a pet deal with fireworks. Some basic preparation will make Bonfire night a less stressful experience for everyone. For dogs, walk them earlier in the day to avoid times when fireworks are likely to be set off. Close windows and curtains at night so loud bangs are muffled, and play music or put the TV on to further mask firework sounds

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Make a doggy den. This is a quiet space where a dog can feel in control. My dogs are crate-trained but the crate wasn’t cutting it for Tess who wanted a proper bolthole, so the following firework season I cleared out a space among the shoes in the little cupboard under the stairs and added blankets and chew toys. She dived in headfirst, and we didn’t see her till the following morning, when she re-appeared as though nothing was out of the ordinary! Cats also need hiding places too, though they are pretty good at finding their own! Try to bring cats inside, even if they normally go out at night, because they can become stressed and disorientated if they’re caught outside during a fireworks display. If you have small animals, covering outside cages and pens with blankets so an area is soundproofed and hidden is a good idea. And provide bedding they can burrow into. If you have a cool room where they can be undisturbed it can be good to move the hutch or cage temporarily inside. And remember that all pets should be microchipped in case they panic and escape outside. By Tracey Anderson

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Charity abseil Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd October: A very worthy addition to any post-lockdown bucket list, we are delighted to announce that SOS Africa’s 124ft abseil challenge will return to Wells Cathedral on the 2nd/3rd October 2021. Back by popular demand, following the successes of the 2019 event during which 350 brave fundraisers raised an incredible £60,000, this year abseilers will descend from the North-West tower dressed as their favourite “COVID Heroes.” For further information and to sign up today, visit www.wellscathedral.org.uk/yourcathedral/latest-news/sos-africa-charity-abseilreturns/

Wells Food Festival

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01749 600388 The free, family friendly festival is returning to the medieval heart of Wells. With headline sponsor, Charlie Bigham’s, the festival is set to be a jam-packed celebration of Somerset’s rich farming and food heritage. In the Artisan Market, a record-breaking 200 producers and street food sellers will be selling their creative, culinary delights in the Market Place, along the Moat and into the Recreation Ground. Gastronomic treats await with everything from dim sum to traditional Somerset cheddar, washed down with locally distilled gin and award-winning cider. Feature areas for 2021 include a Celebration of English Wine with three wine tasting sessions hosted by Ben Franks of Novel Wine. The themes are Bacchus wine from different regions; a wine and canapé pairing; English fizz. The tasting sessions are £12 each (£15 for the wine & canapé) and can be booked beforehand online. There are also five interactive cookery workshops for children, run by Simon Gray from Fun Kitchen. These are free to join in on the day and will provide a fun and informative look at seasonal ingredients.

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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

To claim your free face to face or virtual appointments call Fran 07999 584935 or email cwpfran@gmail.com The 1:1 Weight Loss Clinic 8 The Borough Mall Wedmore. BS28 4EB

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A Good Read

Fatal Trade

Ghost Story

Weston author Brian Price’s novel, Fatal Trade, has just been published. It features DC Mel Cotton, her less-than-competent boss DI Gale and Martina Baranska, a woman plotting revenge on the man who trafficked her. It begins with the discovery of a man’s head in a box on his ex-wife’s doorstep and leads on to kidnapping, drug trafficking and murder. Who is behind the grim parcel? Who is targeting police officers? And where is the sinister gang getting most of its illegal income? Mel Cotton must find out before it’s too late. Here’s what one reviewer thought about Fatal Trade.

Although Straub had written a couple of novels before this, this was the book that made his name. It was written in the late seventies, and is an epic creeping horror that has influenced many other writers, including Stephen King.

by Brian Price

For a debut novel, this was an excellent read. The police procedural was good, the characters worked well together, and it was a gripping tale. The author had obviously done his research into crime writing and forensics, as it flowed along with a satisfactory conclusion. It is one of those books that you think you know what is going on, but then the rug is pulled out from underneath you, and it’s something different! I did feel for DI Gale, as she seemed to get no support from the hierarchy and Mel was so determined to make her mark after her promotion, she was sometimes a bit of a loose cannon. I liked Martina too, she’s had it tough through her life, but had managed to get through using whatever skills she could! As they say, revenge is a dish best eaten cold. I hope that the author will continue with these characters, as we’ve seen them develop and it would be interesting to see what happens to them all in future books. By Carole Gourlay

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by Peter Straub

It is set in a small fictional town, where the elderly members of The Chowder Society meet regularly to tell each other spooky stories over a few drinks. The book opens with a seemingly unconnected tale and then the death of one of the group members. Each of the remaining members begins to experience similar, nightmarish, dreams. Contacting the nephew of their dead friend, they find he also has something to contribute to their shared nocturnal visions, forcing them to explore people and events from their collective past—a past they’d much rather forget. The novel, although good in its own right, is also a tribute to ghost stories in general. Straub obviously set out to pay his respects to the genre and there are nods to Nathaniel Hawthorne and M.R James among others. There’s a main overarching plot that incorporates a few shorter stories. Straub was clearly having fun, and he includes most of the ingredients for a classic scary story. It’s not fast paced but the tension builds nicely, and a real sense of menace develops as Straub draws all the threads together for the climax. It’s a must for fans of all things scary. The storytelling is superb and it’s definitely good read for Halloween. By Willow Coby

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Festival of the Moon at Wells Cathedral Tuesday 12th October - Wednesday 3rd November: The Cathedral is thrilled to be hosting Luke Jerram’s touring artwork Museum of the Moon this autumn. At the approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface. The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning composer Dan Jones. The Museum of the Moon will be presented in Wells Cathedral from 12 October – 3 November 2021 and open to the public daily throughout this period. This breath-taking recreation of Earth’s most beautiful satellite will be be suspended from the the roof of the Nave, to be taken in by visitors and worshippers alike. A constellation of events, or Festival of the Moon is planned to take place around the installation with something for everyone; comedy, theatre and film, classical, jazz, rock, pop and sacred music, and much, much more!

Wells Festival of Literature Friday 15th October – Saturday 23rd October: Cedars Hall, Wells. Welcome to the Wells Festival

COMMUNITY of Literature, set up in 1992 to promote the love of books and of reading throughout the community. The Festival is a registered charity entirely run by a committee of volunteers, and is funded by ticket sales, competition entries and our generous local sponsors and Friends. Our main objective is to promote the enjoyment and excitement of books and to encourage a love of the written word. We do this by bringing to Wells a wide range of international, national and local writers to entertain, challenge, inspire and inform audiences of all ages and tastes. This extensive selection of events does not pose a dilemma for our audience; unlike many other literary festivals, no two events run at the same time, so it is possible (if ambitious!) to attend every single one. Our Festival takes place in Cedars Hall, a state-ofthe-art performance venue situated in the beautiful grounds of Wells Cathedral School. Please visit the website to view the full programme of what the Festival has to offer in 2021: www. wellsfestivalofliterature.org.uk/2021-programme For more information, you can email: admin@wellsfestivalofliterature.org.uk, visit: www.wellsfestivalofliterature.org.uk or call: 0300 201 0211

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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‘Theo The Yellow Bird’ is holding a Free All-day Open Door Children’s Event Saturday 16th October: At Wells Town Hall, Council Chambers - Saturday 16th October, 20th November and 18th December 2021. 9:00am to 4:30pm.

Their Mobile Advisory Service is a specially adapted vehicle which brings information, low visual aids and equipment to more than 40 destinations across Somerset including some of the most rural locations. Donna who operates the service can provide advice, information and support. A range of items to help visually impaired people are on board from liquid level indicators and talking watches to talking microwaves and video magnifiers. The vehicle also stocks mobility aids such as white walking sticks and canes.

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 Sight - Mobile Advisory Service Tuesday 19th October: Somerset Sight is a local charity providing advice, activities and support for blind and partially sighted people across the county.

The vehicle will be parked up at Glastonbury Morrisons on Monday 18th October and Wells Tesco on Tuesday 19th October from 10:30am – 3:30pm. If you can’t make these dates and would like to find out more information about the charity then please call 01823 333 818 or visit their website www. somersetsight.org.uk

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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Henton and District Gardening Club Wednesday 20th October: October’s talk is very topical as we welcome back Mike Burkes of Castle Gardening Centre, Sherborne, who will be considering “Gardening for Climate Change”. Our friendly club meet in Henton Village Hall on Wednesday 20th October at 7:30pm. Coffee, raffle. Further information of this year’s varied and interesting programme of talks, social events and visits can be found on our website: hentongardenclub.weebly.com. Also on Facebook

Halloween Themed Lego Club Wednesday 27th October: Join us for a halloween themed lego club. 10:00am at Wells Library. Booking advised - max 10 children. Bookings being taken in person at the library, by email at WLSLIB@ somerset.gov.uk or by phoning Somerset Direct 0300 123 2224.

Knitting Group at Wells Methodist Church Mondays: Members of the Knitting Group at Wells Methodist Church finally achieved their goal – to knit 60 Teddies! They are to be sent to a school in South Africa, where there is much poverty, to be used as teaching aids for the very young children. Each child will be given their own Teddy, and a matching material bag in which it is kept at school, thus continuing a project that has been going for several years. The Knitting Group meets from 10:00am - 12noon in church on the first and third Mondays of the month, and newcomers are welcome.

Connect-Ed Social and Support group Tuesdays: Held at The Lawrence Centre, Wells BA5 2PQ on the last Tuesday of the month, 3:30pm 5:30pm. What? Board games, boccia, raffle, refreshments, crafts, seasonal events, quarterly disability disco, quizzes and other activities. Why? Neurodiverse adults/people with mild learning disabilities/autism spectrum conditions/ sensory impairment can meet new friends, share ideas and have fun! Free of charge, all welcome...

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How To Care For Your Curtains A great pair of curtains are both functional and a thing of beauty. They add both warmth and privacy as well as complementing your home decor, but regular cleaning is important to maintain their appearance and life. Top tips to keep your curtains looking their best: 1. Regular Vacuum: Vacuum the full length monthly with a soft upholstery brush, paying particular attention to the top pleats which trap dust. 2. Washing: Where possible, machine or hand wash man-made fabrics (not viscous) once a year. Always follow cleaning instructions. Cool wash then allow to dry naturally. 3. Ironing: If necessary iron on the reverse side of curtains to remove creases and stretch back into shape. In most creases will drop out naturally. 4. Delicate Fabrics: Some fabrics such as cotton velvet. Viscous and linen will require professional cleaning only. 5. Professional Cleaning: When it is not possible to home clean, use a professional curtain cleaning company. Be sure to use an experienced, trained and insured professional company. For free honest advice and curtain survey call Copper Beech Cleaning, Professional Curtain Cleaners. 01749 600383, www.copperbeechcleaning.com

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Wells Folk and Barn Dance Club

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.’ 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.

Wednesdays: Come alone or bring a friend! Learn a new skill. Dinder Village Hall, BA5 3PF 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Wednesday evenings up until December 15th. www.wellsfdc.co.uk for details or telephone 01749 674920.

Wells Men’s Breakfast Saturdays: Wells Men’s Breakfast restarted in September. WMB 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. We meet at the Connect Centre at 8:00am. Meetings end at about 9.30am. The cost is £10.

If I can help someone you know, or you would like to know more about how I work, please get in touch.

The talk for October is “The Remarkable Doctor Turner”.

You can also find out more at www.creatingcalm.co.uk

If you would like to give it a try, send an email to wmb.bookings@btinternet.com or telephone 01749 675312.

The Mendip Society

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 sand tray therapy | emotional Logic coaching | tele-therapy creative art and Play therapy

Good news from The Mendip Society! Starting next month, there will be a resumption of our Walks programme in the Mendips. There are a few changes and full details will be found on our website: www.themendipsociety.org.uk, just follow the link to “Walks”.

Wells in Mosaic The Great Hall at the Bishops Palace (shown on the cover) is just one of the iconic buildings depicted in the Wells in Mosaic. A six-meter (twenty feet!) diameter walkable map, the mosaic will be a guide to the city of Wells and a history lesson all in one! Places, historic industries and cultural events will be captured for decades to come. This is the work of mosaic artist Ruth Ames White,

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 01749 600388 who, after several years of planning and design, was able to make good progress with actually making the mosaic during lockdown, working alone in her studio in Wells. She does however have a team behind her raising funds and ‘running’ the project. There are also many sponsors who have made it possible to keep Ruth supplied with materials and who will be acknowledged in stone around the finished work, once it is laid in the ground. To sponsor one of the quatrefoils, windows or other elements of the mosaic, or to donate, please contact contact@wellsinmosaic.org or see the website for more images and how to get involved – www. wellsinmosaic.org

Prickles Hedgehog Rescue To help your hedgehog visitors, please keep placing water in shallow containers in gardens especially during warm, dry spells. Make sure your shed and garage doors stay closed and poisons are out of reach. Check before strimming or using lawn mowers.Call Prickles if you see a small hog out during the day by itself. Ring to seek advice on anything hedgehog related. Prickles Hedgehog Rescue 07806 744772

Weston Woodturning Weston Woodturning Circle meet the third Thursday in each month commencing at 7.00pm at; Weston AFC, Winterstoke Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 9AA. We provide training to members at beginner stage, through to advanced level. Our meeting programme includes both professional AWGB demonstrators along with club members demonstrating woodturning techniques. Our club is affiliated to the AWGB (Association of Wood Turners of Great Britain). Anyone interested can just turn up at one of our monthly meeting nights. The first two visits by non-members are completely free of cost. For more information visit our website at www.weston-woodturning-circle.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?

Become a Host Family for an international pupil at a local boarding school Attractive daily rates Occasional weekend and half terms only To find out more email hostfamilies@pippasguardians.co.uk or call 01684 252757

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Help Local Postman raise money for a great cause Local postman and current World Bog Snorkelling Champion (Over 50’s) Ian, also known as the Cheddar Postman with a bowler hat and a smile, will be running the 2021 Marathon des Sables (Billed as ‘The Toughest Footrace on Earth.’), to raise funds for Hounds For Heroes. Hounds for Heroes provide specially trained assistance dogs to injured and disabled men and women of the UK Armed Forces and Emergency Services. Their aim is to provide help and practical support leading to an enhanced quality of life. The Marathon des Sables is a multi-day ‘ultramarathon’ or ‘ultra’ run in seven days during October 2021, over a course of approximately 250 kilometres with a backpack with all your supplies... for the duration. Please follow his journey and help raise money for a great cause. www.postiesjourney.co.uk or www.justgiving.com/fundraising/postiesjourney

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