Street LocalReach August 2017 Issue No. 43

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When my father established Kingfisher in 1986 there was one predominant reason that he wanted to set up on his own.

Whilst he loved his job, he hated the sales methods of the company he worked for. He was successful, but he never put pressure on himself by setting ‘sales targets’ that, in reality, would simply mean his putting pressure on customers. Instead he would give advice, answer questions honestly, quote a fair price and then leave customers to make up their own minds in their own time.

That exact same philosophy still guides us today.

Like my father, I love the job. I love meeting people. I love it that we are still a family firm with family values. And I love the fact that everybody who works for us feels the same way.

We consider our customers to be friends and we positively enjoy going the ‘extra mile’ for them. That so much of our business is from referrals and recommendations is a vindication of our approach.

If you need windows, doors, a conservatory or cladding and you like the sound of the way we work, do please call us or pop in and see us. We’d love to meet you and help you in any way we can.

Angie Hicks

A family welcome awaits you.

Wells Showroom: Call: 01749 671431 14a Broad Street, Wells, BA5 2DN. Monday to Friday 9.30am – 5pm and Saturday 9.30am – 3pm East Brent Showroom: Call: 01278 760616 8 Mill Batch Farm, East Brent, Near Highbridge, TA9 4JN. Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm and Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm Please visit our website at: www.thekingfisherfamily.com Or email us at:

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FROM THE EDITOR

Summer Living Great news! Local Reach is expanding to incorporate both Street and Glastonbury in the one magazine. And, another first, from this issue onwards it is to be delivered by the Royal Mail which means a copy of the magazine will be landing on the doormat of every house and business in the BA6 and BA16 postcodes, with a combined circulation of almost 13,000.

I will be the new editor from the September issue onwards and would love to hear from clubs, societies, charity events and not-forprofit organisations in Street, Glastonbury and all the surrounding villages. Email me your information (up to 150 words) plus an image and let’s spread the word!

Please also visit and engage with us on our facebook and twitter pages. We’d love to hear from you.

Andrea Cowen

Community Editor for LocalReach Email: andrea@localreach.co.uk

September issue editorial deadline: 1st August 2017 Disclaimer.

Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this magazine, we make no guarantee that the content will always be current, accurate or complete. We do not approve any of the services or products provided by advertisers in this magazine. Anyone using the products, services or advice from advertisers will need to carry out normal checks to make sure businesses are trustworthy and reliable.

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

Street Men's Shed Opens its Doors

The village tea party will be held on Sunday 2nd July from 2.00 to 5.00pm at the Walton Village Since 2015 Somerset Community Foundation have supported Men's Sheds projects in Yeovil, Burrowbridge and Wincanton, and now in Street.

Built entirely of Argos catalogues, Street Men's Shed recently opened its doors to any prospective 'shedders' and can be found at The Red Brick Building, a community-owned social enterprise, based at the former Morlands Factory Members of Street’s Men’s Shed at their between Glastonbury and Street. While generally aimed at men over 55, both recently opened shed at Glastonbury’s Red men and women of all ages can enjoy the benefits of the Men’s Sheds, which Brick Building are usually built and managed by the users themselves, and are places where members can learn and share interests, skills and new hobbies. In doing so, shedders are less likely to feel lonely or isolated and can benefit from significant health benefits.

With loneliness strongly linked to physical and mental health illness, Men’s Sheds offer a good solution based on skill-sharing and informal learning, individual pursuits, community projects and social interaction. Somerset Community Foundation awards grant funding for most types of community activity or project, including core costs, and in 2015/16 over 230 local charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises in Somerset were supported. There are four grant rounds each year, and the next deadline to apply for funding is Friday 11 August, 2017. Call 01749 344949 or visit www.somersetcf.org.uk/foundationgrants for more information.

Street United Reformed Church in August Open hearts, Open minds, Open door (On the High Street, next door to Living Homes)

Open Door Free Drop-In Café is on Weds 9th and Weds 23rd from 2 pm. Have free refreshments and meet people.

The big Monthly Coffee Morning and Sale comes on Saturday, 5th August and on Saturday 2nd September. Plants, cakes, clothes, books, bric-à-brac – many bargains!

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

End Loneliness in Mendip Campaign – Focus on Carers Mendip District Council, working alongside a number of leading local health and wellbeing service providers, including Health Connections Mendip, Somerset Public Health and Mendip General Practices, has launched the End Loneliness in Mendip campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the support available for older people who are suffering from loneliness.

Compass Carers is the latest local organisation to back the campaign. Compass Carers offers support for unpaid carers across Somerset, giving information, advice and guidance as well as emotional support, signposting, training, and a telephone befriending service.

A carer is someone of any age who provides support to family or friends, who could not otherwise manage without their help. They may be caring for a relative, partner or a friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance abuse issues. Many carers live with the person that they care for and many look after someone who lives independently or is in hospital, in supported accommodation or in a care home.

Moira Brunt, from Compass Carers, said: “Often, carers feel isolated in their role. Our support can, in the first instance, make the carer feel they’re not alone. We offer one to one support and facilitate support groups so that carers can share stories and experiences.

“Our training programme helps to arm carers with the tools to continue in their caring role. We are able to look within the local area and signpost carers to the most appropriate support services available to them. Our Telephone Befriending Service offers carers a regular call to talk about anything and everything.

“If you’re a carer you may wish to come along to a Carer Support Group for a cuppa and meet others in a similar situation - you would be very welcome!”

Carer support group meetings take place all across Mendip. To find out more, contact Compass Carers on 01823 255911.

For more information about the End Loneliness in Mendip campaign, visit the website: www.endlonelinessinmendip.org.uk

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Voucher code: EC24. Valid until 31.10.2017. Buy a Six-inch Sub, regular (455ml) dispensed drink or a regular (341ml) hot drink and a cookie or crisps for only £3.50. Valid for two Six-inch Sub meal deals for £7 per voucher. Not valid for double meat, double cheese or any other extras.

This voucher has no cash value, is not for sale, and is valid at participating Subway® stores in Wells, Galstonbury, Street and Bridgewater only.

May not be combined with other offers, discount cards or meal deals.

Limited to one per customer per visit. Void if transferred, sold, auctioned or fraudulent. Photocopies not accepted. Subway® store to retain the voucher. All third party trademarks are the property of their respective owners Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP Inc. ©2017 Subway IP Inc.

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Not valid for double meat, double cheese or any other extras. This voucher has no cash value, is not for sale, and is valid at participating Subway® stores in Wells, Galstonbury, Street and Bridgewater only.

May not be combined with other offers, discount cards or meal deals.

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

New Classic and Oriental Rug Cleaning Service comes to Somerset Local company Copper Beech Cleaning have introduced Classic and Oriental Rug Care to their existing and successful carpet and upholstery cleaning business.

Fine silk and wool Oriental hand knotted rugs cannot be cleaned like ordinary carpets, due to the potential for dye migration and fibre distortion. They need careful and specialist cleaning in order to restore their original colour and silky smooth feel.

Whether you have a beautiful Persian hand knotted, a flat weave Dhurrie from India, or even a fine machine woven Axminster. Copper Beech Cleaning offer a comprehensive and full cleaning service with free home collection and delivery.

So why not call for a free quotation today and protect your investment! Call Martyn on 01458 557796

Thank you!

Langport & District Red Cross raised £2225 during Red Cross Week 2017 thanks to the generosity of local communities, who clearly appreciate the service provided by the Red Cross, and of course thanks to the service of some very dedicated volunteer collectors.Two volunteers singlehandedly raised close to £170 each, and several others individually raised over £100.

Organisers are however suffering a loss of collectors in our area and are appealing for new volunteers in Somerton, Aller, Babcary, Langport & Huish Episcopi, Long Load, Kingsbury Episcopi, Low Ham, Curry Rivel & Pitney. All they ask is a few hours once a year, during the week which contains 8th May, the birthday of Henri Dunant, Swiss founder. New volunteers are assured of a very warm welcome if they phone 01458 273085 or e-mail cox.cj@btinternet.com.

Many British Red Cross buildings are being closed, or replaced with smaller new ones, and our Centre in Langport has been told that it is being looked at as part of this process. We open every morning except Sunday, providing friendship and support to many elderly, and not so elderly, local residents, raising around £7000 annually with donations given for refreshments and the sale of donated goods. In 2016 Centre activities raised over £22 000, so organizers are hopeful that our managers in London will regard us as a valuable fund raiser as well as living up to the Red Cross tradition of helping those in crisis.

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LOCAL EXPERT PAGE

Free Professional Valuation Advice on Jewellery & Watches Clevedon Salerooms will be holding one of its popular Specialist Jewellery, Watch, Silver & Gold Valuation Days at the Salerooms on Tuesday 8th August from 10am – 4pm. No appointment is necessary and Gemmologist John Kelly FGA and Watch Specialist Marc Burridge ASFAV will be on hand to provide free, no-obligation verbal pre-sale auction estimates with the 14th September Quarterly Specialist Sale in mind. Potential vendors can then choose to consign items to the Specialist Sale if they wish. The Specialist Sale features multiple images of individual items, listed on four different websites and has live internet bidding. The results speak for themselves.

Cartier Brooch

SOLD FOR £23,500

Rolex Ref: 8171 ‘Padellone’

SOLD FOR £69,000

Diamond cross-over ring

SOLD FOR £30,000

Our FREE VALUATION DAYS can be a rewarding experience

King George VI’s Jacket

£7,150

Chinese Lanterns

£23,550

Chippendale Chair

£11,400

Charles II Tankard

£5,550

The owners of the above items all attended one of our FREE VALUATION DAYS at the Salerooms where we give free professional verbal valuation advice based on decades of experience, assisted by global auction price databases.

All of our Valuers are either RICS Chartered Arts & Antiques Surveyors or Society of Fine Art Auctioneers Associate Valuers. Every item we sell is illustrated on four websites and sold with live on-line internet bidding.

Come and visit us for free, professional, friendly no-obligation valuation advice and see why we are the first choice for Vendors and executors across the region.

Free Valuation Days in August 1st, 2nd & 14th, 15th, 16th August

At the Salerooms 9.30am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm Alternatively email us images for a free valuation to:info@csrauctions.com

Ample free parking – No appointment necessary The Auction Centre, Kenn Road, Kenn, Clevedon, BS21 6TT

Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers www.clevedon-salerooms.com

Tel : 01934 830111

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David Sinclair of Acorn Solicitors in Street, has been appointed Chair of Solicitors for the Elderly at this year’s Annual Conference in London.

Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE), the national organisation of lawyers specialising in older client law, has announced the appointment of David Sinclair, as Justine Clowes of SAS Daniels LLP steps down after 3 years in the role.

The announcement was made during SFE’s Annual Conference at the end of June, where industry professionals gathered to discuss key changes and issues affecting the older client sector. Highlights included a keynote address by Dame Joan Bakewell on her experiences growing older and interacting with older people in her role as Voice of the Older People. Other topics included the residential nil rate band, promoting social health, and deprivation of liberty.

David has been an SFE member since he qualified as a solicitor in 2004. After setting up a successful regional group in Somerset, in 2017 he became one of the youngest solicitors to join the board of SFE Directors.

David is co-founder of family-run law firm Acorn Solicitors in Street and Taunton, specialising in Wills, Probate and Powers of Attorney, and was shortlisted for Young Lawyer of the Year in 2009.

David commented on his new role: “SFE is a unique organisation, comprised of members who are truly passionate about providing the best service for their clients. It’s a huge privilege for me to act as Chair.

“I feel particularly humbled to follow on from Justine Clowes, whose legacy I do not take on lightly. Justine led the way to SFE’s accreditation, a qualification which demonstrates the specialist client care skills that enable lawyers to advise and support older and vulnerable clients.

“As Chair, my aim is to turn the accreditation into the benchmark for professionals in the field of older client law.”

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Glastonbury Neighbourhood Plan Our Town • Our Community • Our Plan

• Does Glastonbury need more houses? If so, what type of housing and where?

• Jobs or houses, which should take priority when there is limited development land?

• Should there be more trees planted around the town?

• Is Glastonbury’s heritage adequately protected for future generations to enjoy?

• Is there sufficient recreation provision in Glastonbury?

• Would you like to see a community orchard created?

• What do you understand by the term ‘Glastonbury’s culture’ and how can it be enhanced?

What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

Put simply, it is a community-led framework for guiding the future development of Glastonbury.

To include development, regeneration and conservation.

A neighbourhood plan is about the use and development of land, incorporating a vision,

aspirations, aims and proposals Our plan must comply with legislation and will have regard for improving the area or to national policy and in general providing new facilities. will have conformity with local planning policy.

It may also deal with a wide This opportunity is very exciting, range of social, economic and as if completed successfully, will environmental issues, such as introduce policies local to housing, employment Glastonbury. and heritage.

The Neighbourhood Plan – Roadshow!

We need your input.

We need to capture the thoughts and ideas of as many Glastonbury residents as possible, a series of consultation events are taking place throughout the town.

Providing an opportunity for residents to share their thoughts and concerns, ideas and opportunities with the Neighbourhood Plan team.

Saturday 12th August

High Street by St John’s Church: 10.00am – 12 noon St Edmunds Recreation Area: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Tuesday 15th August

Tor Leisure Field (Benedict St end) : 6.00pm –8.00pm

Saturday 19th August

Cinnamon Lane Recreation Area: 11.00am – 1.00pm St Dunstan’s Park: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Saturday 26th August

Paradise Road: 10.00am – 12 noon Manor House Road (Gardens): 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Neighbourhood Plan Officer: Gerard Tucker 01458 837816 gerard@glastonbury.gov.uk www.glastonbury-community.org.uk

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With less than one month to go, can local knitters help make this the biggest ever Big Knit for Age UK Somerset?

The people of Somerset and North Somerset have been knitting up a storm for the past few months and thanks to their incredible handiwork Age UK Somerset are half-way to hitting their target for this year’s Big Knit.

But to make sure they reach their target they need you to click your needles one last time and get your creations handed or sent into the Age UK Somerset office. The miniature hats will then make their way to stores across the country and be paired with innocent smoothie bottles, which will go on sale in October and carry a 25p donation towards Age UK’s vital work to help support older people across the country.

Phil Dolan, Chief Executive of Age UK Somerset said: “We’re overwhelmed with how much support this year’s Big Knit has received. But we need to hit our huge 26,000 hat so we’re asking all those out there who want to help make a difference to the lives of older people in Somerset and North Somerset to pick up your needles for one final knit. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a dab hand and can knock a miniature hat up in ten minutes or whether you’ve never knitted a row in your life, we want everybody to get behind the Big Knit and help us smash this incredible target.

Come on Somerset, we’re counting on you!”

Each winter, one older person dies needlessly every seven minutes because of the cold. Every hat donated to Age UK Somerset will help keep older people warm and well by funding local services such as Befriending to ensure no-one has to spend winter alone.

Sim Viney, innocent drinks, said: “We have had such great support for the Big Knit over the years, we are positive knitters across the country will take the challenge to make this year’s event the biggest ever. Even if you’ve never knitted a stich, creating a little hat is a great way to start and won’t take long.

We’re massively grateful to everyone who joins in and helps make this year’s campaign a huge success.”

For more information on the Big Knit contact Age UK Somerset on 01823 345610 or visit www.ageuksomerset.org.uk.

Please send completed hats to Age UK Somerset at Ash House, Cook Way, Bindon Road, Taunton, TA2 6BJ. The hat knitting pattern is available to download from the website or phone the office to be sent one.

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A new meditation & mindfulness centre has opened in Wells

SoulBreath was founded by Karina Wilson-Meijer and is just a short walk from the high street.

The idea for SoulBreath has come from Karina’s many years researching optimal ways in which to nourish body and soul. She believes that meditation is one of the most powerful tools for deep relaxation and healing. As she says: “ We live in stressful times and often lead hectic and busy lives. This stress takes a toll on our health and relationships”. To name a few benefits – just 20 minutes of daily practice is scientifically proven to improve sleep, boost the immune system, increase concentration, reduce stress & anxiety, lower blood pressure, and even aid in weight loss.

At SoulBreath want to help you cultivate a positive attitude towards meditation, equip you with the right tools to deepen your practice over time and strip away all the things that can get in the way of connecting with this wonderful life skill. If you have never meditated before but would like to give it a try we can help you build a regular practice, find the right technique but also teach you a bit about the history and the scientific evidence behind the benefits. If you already meditate we can help you deepen your practice, help with breath work techniques and visualisations for self-healing or just provide you with a community of like-minded souls to meditate with. Our greatest wish is to empower people to access their natural inner wisdom and peace, to grow and live a happy life.

SoulBreath is located alongside Quantum Life, a new centre for health and wellbeing in the same building – www.quantumlife.org.uk We have the ability to tailor treatment packages to suit individual needs.

Our first 8-week Meditation & Mindfulness course has just started and we have plans to launch classes any day now. Please join us on June 15th from 5-7 pm for an Open House. We would love to meet you and tell you more about what we do.

Please contact Karina on 07787 506378 or karina@soulbreath.co.uk for more information.

Visit our website to keep up to date on what is happening with classes & courses: www.soulbreath.co.uk

A new space for Meditation & Mindfulness in Wells Would you like to: • Develop the habit of meditating daily?

• Find the ideal technique for you?

• Learn about the supporting scientific evidence?

• Get an insight into the history behind this age-old practice?

Courses, group lessons & one-to-one tuition available.

For more information please contact Karina

07787 506 378 “I breathe therefor I am”

karina@soulbreath.co.uk www.soulbreath.co.uk

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

Going away this summer?

Street Glastonbury U3A With theand summer holidays soon upon us here are a few tips to keep your home safe while you are away.

Street has been existence for over 25 get years and Ten and tipsGlastonbury on how to U3A make sure it’sinall there when you back. draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of its own members to 1. Let your neighbours you are going away.

Ask them organise and provide interestknow groups in accordance with the wishes of to thepush any post through the letter box. membership. The group’s aim is to provide educational, creative and leisure 2.

Give a family member or a friend you can trust a key for emergencies. opportunities in a friendly environment. There are local U3As all over the UK, all3.ofGive whichthem are charities ownhotels right and areyour run entirely volunteers. details inoftheir flights, and mobilebynumber.

4. Remember toGlastonbury cancel the U3A milkhad and530 papers if you stillsigned haveup it delivered.

Last year Street and members who to participate in some 50 groups covering a wide range of can. activities. Most of 5. Turn off as many electrical appliances as you these groups will continue into the new season this autumn and new groups 6. Close and lock all doors and windows. planned include Beginners’ computing, Beginners’ Latin, Beginners’ ukulele and Greek tragedy.

7. Set timers in various rooms to turn on table lamps at various times.

If youprogramme have a front lawn, mornings cut it justatbefore you go.

A 8. monthly of coffee Glastonbury Town Hall on the last eachamonth will alarm, soon commence.

Thetrusted first coffee morning becode held between am change and 12.00itnoon onyou Friday 9. Friday If youofhave security set it, let you friend havewill the (you can10.00 always when get 29th September. The October coffee morning will take place on 27th October at the same time and place and will include a talk by back). it is a security company, David UsherIfon themonitored Restoration by of Hestercombe Gardens. let them know you are away.

10. Don’t take un-needed credit/debit or store cards with you; you should inform your bank that you will be away

Other special events are arranged through the year giving members a chance to visit various attractions and enjoy each others so they recognise any transactions you may make from another company.

Generally the group need to recover costs from participants but theycountry. do strive to make events affordable as well as having as wide an appeal as possible.

Safety while you’re away.

The U3A approach to learning is – learning for pleasure. There is no accreditation or validation and there are no assessments or qualifications to be gained. Members canhotel dictate the paceathat them and the whole of theyour organisation is to provide 1. Keep your valuables safe; if the provides safesuits or safety deposit box purpose use it. Keep passport, valuables something that is enjoyable and either opens up new experiences or enables hobbies to be pursued in the company of like-minded and spare people.

Thus bycash way safe. of example there is a Walking group and a Sunday lunch group – the social aspect of U3A is really important.

2. Be careful when out, unfortunately pickpockets are more common in some countries than the UK; be aware of

Membership fees for the coming year have been held at £10 per person. The group also has an associate membership rate of £5 your surroundings especially in a crowd. for existing members of neighbouring U3As who wish to join in the programme of activities. Most classes operate on a fortnightly basis for which a termly of £6 is made. a term means 6 sessions although some groups operate slightly differently, 3. Don’t ‘flash’ aboutcharge your mobile phone,Typically IPad etc. these are attractive targets for muggers members choose for themselves what suits them best. Individuals wishing to sample programmes are welcome. A nominal charge use internet while on holiday. of4. £1Ifisyou made forthe such attendances.

a. Try to only use safe Wi-Fi connections, if the hotel has Wi-Fi check if it has a password.

All members receive a regular newsletter with information about the groups and forthcoming events. Everyone is welcome and it is b. Never open public Wi-Fi to do financial transactions or to send details on Email. quite alright use for anyone to try something to see if they like it before entering into a personal commitment.

5. Be safe and keep Safe; enjoy your holiday.

Chairman of Street and Glastonbury U3A Steve Wright said “We have our enrolment day on Thursday 24th August at 10.am in More information be found theorStreet neighbourhood site Glastonbury Town Hall.can Anyone who is on retired semi-retired is welcome watch to comeweb along andat:find out more about what is on offer.

You can also visit our website at http://www.glastonburyu3a.org www.streetneighbourhoodwatch.btck.co.uk

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Dependable, quality dentistry when you need it most

In previous editions I have described how the prevention of injury and disease is central to our approach dentistry at Priory Dental in Wells. But what happens when prevention fails?

When the worst happens and an injury occurs or previous dental work comes to the end of its useful life, it is important to know that you can depend on your local dentist to give you timely help, advice and support. At Priory Dental, we pride ourselves on being able to provide a personal and responsive service. Being a small independent practice allows us the ability to really get to know our patients. This means that if and when problems do occur we know what you want and need from us, and you can be confident in us to find the right solution for you.

New patients to the practice are currently registering to see me so I very much look forward to welcoming you to the practice in person.

I have a background in both Dentistry and Medicine and am both a Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a Fellow of the Faculty of Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. So not only can you be confident in us to help you when problems occur, but you can be confident that we have the ability to provide you with high quality dental solutions when you need them.

You now have a range of options for seeing us including PrioryPlan for access to regular dental advice and prevention for only £8.49/ month. Alternatively our pay-as-you go fees are some of the most competitive locally. Please see our website at www.priorydental.com for more information.

Dr Ryan K Hughes BDS(Bris), MBChB(Bris), BSc(Bris), MFDS(Edin), FFD(Ire).

The family dentist of Wells

29 Priory Road Wells BA5 1SU

Membership from only £8.49/month At Priory Dental we pride ourselves on providing quality, dependable family dentistry at a sensible cost. We currently have a limited capacity for new private patients and are able to offer the option to join our new PrioryPlan for only £8.49 per month to cover your routine dentistry. This includes examination at six month intervals, dental x-rays when you require them and scaling. Alternatively, our pay-as you-go fees are some of the most competitive locally. Please see our website for more details.

PrioryPlan Dental examination including oral cancer check available at six month intervals.

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*See website for full details of Terms and Conditions. *Priory Dental reserves the right to withdraw this or any other offer without notice. Please note that PrioryPlan is a membership scheme run by Priory Dental. It includes access to specified services from Priory Dental during the period of membership. A minimum membership period of 12months applies to new members. After 12 months, membership may be cancelled at any time. PrioryPlan does not include any dental treatment beyond that specified and any further treatment provided will be at additional cost. PrioryPlan does not constitute a form of dental insurance nor does it involve the provision of credit. PrioryPlan is provided by Dr Ryan K Hughes trading as Priory Dental. Dr Ryan K Hughes is registered with the General Dental Council (registration number 85731) - see www.gdc-uk.org. Priory Dental is registered with the Care Quality Comission (CQC) - see www.cqc.org.uk.

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SLaMS Have you run out of room in your garden shed? Do you have ideas but not the room to create your projects in a safe environment? Have you run out of ideas or need some pointers and tips from other Shedders?

If the answer is Yes to any of the above questions then why not plan a visit to the Somerset Levels and Moors Shed on Lyng Road, Burrowbridge TA7 0SG (on the A361 where the old Somerset Levels Basket and Craft Centre was situated).

The group is managed by a voluntary committee and hold open drop in sessions on a Tuesday morning between 0930am and 1230pm and on a Thursday afternoon between 130pm and 430pm. Visit the shed to find out more information and meet some of the existing members. There is a small membership fee and weekly charge to enable the facility to continue. We are looking to increase our membership and this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for to develop your ideas and meet some like-minded people.

If you would like more information contact William Salmon (secretary) secretary@mail.slams.org.uk or drop in to one of the sessions. There is a webpage which is currently undergoing a revamp which can be visited at www.slams. org.uk

Mendip Ramblers’ Free Walking Festival: 26th/27th/28th August 2017 This year’s free festival of walking will be based in the small village of Butleigh, near to Glastonbury and Street. The village has an interesting history and some fine buildings.

Butleigh Court, which was abandoned for many years and has now been brought back into use, is noted for its interesting architecture including the tall carved chimney stacks, which are all different. The 14th century Church of St Leonard was restored and extended in the middle of the 19th century. It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II* listed building. The Admiral Hood Monument stands on a nearby hill offering fine views of the surrounding Somerset countryside.

There will be four walks of varying lengths on each day. The short morning walk, 3 to 4 miles, can be extended after lunch by joining the short afternoon walk. The group hopes that the availability of two short walks will encourage walkers of all abilities to join them. Morning walks start at 10.00am and the afternoon walk at 1.30pm.

As usual, tea and cake with be available at the end of each walk.For more information go to: www.mendipramblers.co.uk

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Walton Bugfest Bugfest will take place at the Church on Saturday 23rd September.

The great Creepy Crawley show is coming to Walton...come and live dangerously!!

More information to come...

For any further details please do not hesitate to contact: Richard Knight: mobile 07780 452478.

Church Office: 01458 442671. Facebook page:/HTC Walton, Somerset. Website: swcd-churches.org.uk

Support the National Trust this Summer Making friends, learning skills and supporting special places in the outdoors: three fabulous reasons to get volunteering with the National Trust in Somerset. You can help look after outdoor places, from rugged moorland to sunny coastline, with whole host of opportunities to match. Whether you fancy hedge-laying on Exmoor, getting mucky delivering family activities on the Quantocks or simply wandering the hills and Brean coastline with a litterpicker, your binoculars, or even your dog, there’s a role to get involved with. Want to find out more about supporting the National Trust in Somerset? Email jenny.weston@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Flexercise

Flexercise is an amazing fitness initiative. It is found all over Somerset from Community Centres and Village halls to day centres and hospitals.

It has a wide range of benefits including helping people with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, general health and wellbeing ~ all this whilst doing chair based exercises!

Flexercise is also a great way of getting out into the community, meeting new people and having a laugh.

Crispin Community Focus run two Flexercise classes a week for just £1.00 a session. Mondays at 2pm and Thursdays at 11am. Please pop in and see the team or call 01458 447248 for more info!

Mini Beast Safari at Ham Wall. RSPB Summer Holiday Club Tuesday 1, 8 and 29 August. 11am to 12pm and 2pm to 3.30pm. RSPB members £2 per child. Non RSPB members £3 per child Come on a morning bug hunt to find out what is lurking in the undergrowth and explore the hidden world of everything that crawls, slithers and buzzes. Butterflies, beetles, worms and snails – who knows what we will find? No booking required. Car park charges apply for non RSPB Members. Meet at the RSPB Welcome Building in the Ham Wall car park (postcode BA6 9SX

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‘Sea Dragons of Street’ Exhibition

This September, the Alfred Gillett Trust are hosting a free pop-up exhibition of fossilised ichthyosaurs found in Street as part of the national Heritage Open Days initiative. From 7-10 September, the public can view the fossils and learn about how they were found and what they tell us about the local environment. There will also be children’s craft and learning activities.

19 large ichthyosaur fossils will be on display, as well a selection of smaller fossils found in the local area. Known as ‘sea dragons’, ichthyosaurs were dolphin-like marine reptiles which swam in the warm seas which covered Somerset around 200 million years ago. Street is known internationally for the quality and quantity of the fossils found in the local blue lias rock.

The fossils were found in local quarries in the 19th century by Alfred Gillett, a cousin of the founders of Clarks the shoemakers. Clark family members were also interested in the fossils which were being discovered in the area, and this impressive collection gradually developed.

First displayed in Glastonbury Town Hall in 1880, the fossils were soon moved into a purposebuilt Geological Museum in Crispin Hall in Street, which was opened in 1887.

Noted geologists and academics visited the collection to study them, along with tourists and residents in the locality of Street. Such was the importance of the collection and the affection held for the fossils in the area that the newly formed Street Urban District Council chose the ichthyosaur as their symbol in 1894. It is still used today by local societies and associations.

The fossils were finally taken off public display in 1978 when they were moved into storage for conservation. Now, for the first time in nearly 40 years, locals and visitors alike will get a chance to come face-to-face with the famed sea dragons.

The exhibition is open to the public from Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 September from 10am to 5pm. Entrance is free, but donations towards the care and future display of the fossils would be gratefully received.

For more details visit the website at www.alfredgilletttrust.org/hod17 or ring the Alfred Gillett Trust 01458 444060.

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Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce was formed in 2016. Whilst there had been Chambers in the past, these had not been active for a few years.

The decision to establish a Chamber again was instigated by the decision of all of the town’s then High Street Banks in 2015 to close their offices.

The effect of their announcements drew several businesses together to create a campaign to ensure that the town had access to Banking services.

The most visible result of this campaign was the opening of a branch of the Nationwide Building Society, however this was not the only result.

The campaign drew the media’s attention to Glastonbury, the town, and the realisation that it is not just the name of a Festival held in a muddy field every June. Although it is a long time since the last Bank closed, Glastonbury, the town, is still getting featured in the national media as a place for a weekend break as it is a very special place.

Since its foundation, Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce has grown rapidly, with over 70

members and the “Voice of Business” for the town.

The Chamber is a conduit for funding for businesses, particularly start-ups and those with training needs.

The membership fees for Chamber are kept low, so as not be a barrier for membership. Members get discounts on some events, and also on purchases from some fellow members. These benefits can easily exceed the annual membership fee.

Our first anniversary party is being held on Thursday, July 27th: a Strawberries and Prosecco evening at the Rural Life Museum. On Monday, 7th August we have a Breakfast meeting at Middlewick Cottages. If you wish to attend any of our events, please visit our website: www.glastonburychamber.co.uk

Basically, being a member of Glastonbury Chamber is informative, rewarding and fun.

August Events at Glastonbury Abbey Fun Dog Show - Sunday 13th August, Three Men in a Boat - Saturday 19th August, As You Like It Wednesday 16th August, Merry Wives of Windsor - Friday 25th.

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Merriman Park Fun Day The annual Merriman Park Fun Day will take place on Saturday 2nd September in Merriman Park, Street.

The event is organised by the Merriman Park Community Group and is sponsored by Street Parish Council.

This year some of the attractions during the day will be quite different, there will be more rides and activities for the youngsters. There will also be live music featuring Livewired and TJ together with a bar and refreshments in the evening.

The Fun Days are proving to be extremely popular and the organisers are expecting this to be the best yet.

Street Parish Council The next meeting of the Parish Council is on Tuesday 15th August. Public question time begins at 7.15pm and the council meeting officially starts at 7.30pm. Meetings are usually held in the John Webster Room, Street Parish Rooms, 6 Leigh Road, Street – disabled access and toilets.

The September date is Tuesday the 19th. For more information call 01458 440588 or email street.parish@street-pc.gov.uk Other meetings of the Council and its Committees are held as necessary and full details of all meetings are displayed in the Public Library, at Street Parish Rooms and on the Community Noticeboard in front of the Crispin Hall in the High Street.

Details of meetings, agendas and minutes can be accessed via the website www.street-pc.gov.uk or by contacting the Parish Clerk.

WELLS CATHEDRAL

What’s On: • • • •

Daily free guided tours (Mon-Sat), no need to book!

Daily self-guided family trails available.

Weekly series of free lunchtime organ recitals and concerts.

Summer holiday free creative family workshops:

Wednesday 2nd August “Working with Paper”. Have a go at origami (paper folding), kirigami (paper cutting), pop-up cards and mindfulness colouring.

Wednesday 23rd August “Shapes and Geometric Art”.

Follow our shapes trail; take inspiration from the Cathedral’s architecture and create your own tracery window. Colour geometric patterns to take home!

Workshops from 10.30am & 2.00pm each day in our Education Room.

Donations welcome to cover the cost of materials; no booking!

More event details on our website. We do not charge an entry fee but, as English Cathedrals recieve no regular funding from the Government or Church of England, donations are very welcome.

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2 for £75 on our Boots £50 range as part of our half price additional pairs offer. £50 range includes Boots Protect single vision lenses. Both pairs must be bought for the same patient in the same transaction. Frames shown can be ordered into any Boots Opticians on request. Local call rates apply. Mobiles may vary.

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Beware: Your Barbecue Could Cause a Blaze Enjoy that summer barbecue but take care to not start a fire by discarding the ashes into your rubbish bin or black sacks, Somerset Waste Partnership is warning.

Drench ashes with water or let them cool completely to avoid a rubbish fire threatening your home and family or causing a blaze in a waste truck or at a landfill site.

The last major landfill fire in Somerset took days to put out, while across the UK, people have died in fires that began in rubbish bins.

It is not just barbecue coals. Never add these danger items to your rubbish: • Hot ash or part-burned materials from domestic or garden fires or barbecues.

• Used portable barbeques whose charcoal may not be completely cold.

• Household or vehicle batteries that may short out or cause sparks.

• Broken glass not carefully wrapped or bagged could act as a magnifying lens.

• Aerosols may get hot or be pierced during the collection and landfill process.

The advice is simple in each case: • Let ash and portable barbecues completely cool, or fully damp down with water.

• Recycle vehicle batteries through any one of Somerset’s 16 recycling sites.

• Take household batteries to recycling sites or high street stores that collect them.

• Carefully wrap and bag broken glass, which should also never go in recycling boxes.

• Use up aerosols completely, do not squash, and then add them to recycling boxes.

A SWP spokesperson said: “It is simple to stay safe with rubbish and prevent fires. Fully damp down the barbecue and think through the risks so you do not put your loved ones in danger.” For more about what to recycle, where and how, visit: www.somersetwaste.gov.uk.

Events

Goddess Conference - Celebrating Goddesses of the World in Glastonbury. From: 1 Aug 2017 To 6 Aug 2017.

Glastonbury Town Hall, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury.

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19th August. As You Like It - Wednesday 16th August.

Merry Wives of Windsor - Friday 25th August Craft and Vintage Fair at the Glastonbury Town Hall from 10.30am to 4.30pm. From 19 Aug 2017 To 19 Aug 2017

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Tired, gritty, sore eyes?

Most of us will suffer with these symptoms from time to time but they can make our lives miserable if they are frequent. There is no need to put up with the irritation and discomfort because a knowledgeable Optician will be able to give you advice.

If we exclude active infection like conjunctivitis, gritty and sore eyes are usually caused by a lack of lubrication quality of the tears which should coat the front surface of the eye. Normal tears are made up of three different layers, a mucin layer, a watery layer and an oily layer. If one of these layers is inadequate or substandard, the individual will suffer varying degrees of dry eye symptoms.

The symptoms of sore, gritty or stinging eyes are often made significantly worse by environmental factors. Air conditioning or a hot dry atmosphere will cause tears to evaporate more quickly. Working on a computer causes a reduction in blink rate by over 50%, again causing the front surface of the eye to become dry. These symptoms may be relieved purely with the use of lubricant eye drops. The drops should be instilled regularly to stabilise the tear film rather than using once the eyes have become sore! Drops should be PRESERVATIVE FREE If symptoms are more constant, a holistic approach is required. There may be associated blepharitis (eyelid condition) which requires treating with lid cleanser. Individuals may benefit from the regular use of a heated “Eyebag� and omega 3 and 6 dietary supplements which have been found to improve tear production in many people.

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Independence In Your Own Home With Suttons Stairlifts If you have difficulty getting up and down stairs you are not alone. The decision to install a stairlift is sometimes a difficult one to take but, when compared with the alternative of moving, or living on only one level of their home, many people have found a stairlift to be their preferred solution.

Suttons Stairlifts is a family-run business dedicated to providing a fair and ethical service with a nopressure selling policy. We offer a range of new or refurbished Handicare stair lifts, either straight or curved in the Somerset and Mendip area.

We also offer a rental option for straight stairlifts as well as servicing and safety checks, repairs and removals.

You are also choosing an ISO Quality approved product that conforms to the ethical business practices required by the British Healthcare Trades Association.

It is a popular misconception that stairlifts are fitted to the wall, they are usually fitted to the staircase itself. Most lifts will only take between 2-4 hours to install.

All Handicare stairlifts have safety sensors on the power pack and footplate; these are designed to stop the lift if it meets any obstruction.

If there is a power cut your stairlift will continue to operate for approximately 10 trips using the internal batteries.

Handicare stairlifts offer features such as a powered swivel seat and powered folding footplate; these can make using a stairlift even easier by allowing you to operate these functions at the touch of a button.. Even if you don’t need them now, they may be something you will benefit from in the future.

We will visit you to survey the staircase and conduct a user assessment leaving you the leaflets and prices so you can make the decision in your own time.

Whilst stairlifts are very simple to use they are mechanical devices and do require annual servicing and maintenance.

With our inclusive and comprehensive 12 or 24 month warranty and 365 day coverage you can be assured of a first-class and personal service.

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Quantum Life Wellness & Lifestyle Centre

Debbie, our Pelvic Health Physiotherapist has worked in the area of men’s and women’s health since 2002 in the NHS and private sector. She has a special interest in treating male and female pelvic pain and is one of the few practitioners in the Southwest to offer the Mummy MOT – a specialist 6-week post natal check that tests the tummy muscles and pelvic floor and is recommended for all women after having a baby, 6 weeks or many years later. Debbie: 07837 833 505 Our Pain Clinic is run by Kim. She uses a unique form of body therapy called Emmett Technique. It involves the application of light finger pressure at specific points on the body which can offer relief for many different types of chronic and acute pain. Kim: 07990 514 771.

Charlie offers different therapeutic massages of which two stand out: Thai Yoga massage combines different Asian massages using pressure points, muscle stretching and compression done in rhythmic rocking movements which offers many health benefits and Chi Nei Tsang (CNT), an ancient abdominal massage technique which aids in opening up blockages in the body’s vital functions caused by negative emotions. Charlie: 07787 125 664 Karina offers meditation classes. We believe that meditation is one of the most powerful tools for relaxation and healing. The benefits of meditating regularly enable us to relax deeply which is scientifically proven to improve sleep, boost the immune system, reduce stress & anxiety, lower blood pressure and even aid in weight loss. Karina offers group lessons and one-to-one tuition tailored to each person’s specific needs and life circumstances. Karina: 07787 506 378 Cemile is a Systematic Kinesiologist. Systematic kinesiology is a totally holistic therapy using the body’s bio-feedback mechanism through muscle testing to gain information about the clients health. Suggestions and advice may include nutritional supplements, relaxation techniques, structural and massage realignment, lifestyle changes and more. The body has the amazing ability to heal itself when given the right tools. Cemile 07597-552768 We are planning to add many more therapies to our menu with a special interest in menopause and andropause.

For practitioner details please visit our website www.quantumlife.org.uk

QUANTUM LIFE WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE CENTRE Mill Lodge, Mill Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2AS

Our professional practitioners offer: • Pelvic Health (Men & Women) • Mummy MOT (Post Natal Package) • Massage (Thai Yoga, Chi Nei Tsang, Sports, Theapeutic) • Pain Clinic (Emmett Technique) • Kinesiology • Nutrition & Lifestyle Counselling • Meditation & Mindfulness Tuition • Acupuncture

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Change one child’s world You can’t change the world but you can change one child’s world There is a desperate need for more foster carers and adopters - there are nearly 500 vulnerable children in Somerset who need safe and loving homes.

You could make a real difference to a child’s life and give them the support they need to achieve their potential.

People from all walks of life can apply to foster or adopt. It doesn’t matter if you are single, married or in a same sex relationship, own or rent your home, have children of your own or not.

If you are interested in finding out more, call 0800 587 9900 or come to one of the information evenings happening all over Somerset. fosteradoptsomerset.org.uk/events.

You can also help spread the word: Like us on Facebook @fosteringinsomerset @adoptioninsomerset, follow us on twitter @fostersomerset @adoptsomerset

Celebrating Summer at Clarks Village Help create a living art installation inspired by Somerset countryside.

design, “The design is inspired by making the most of The summer holidays are a brilliant time to try new everyday objects, the experiences and spend as much time as possible beautiful gardens of outside. So in July and August, visitors to Clarks Village Clarks Village and will have the opportunity to help create an art installation celebrating both and admire the creativity of fellow shoppers. the geometry and life-giving power of Talented artist and educator, Joy Merron from Frome in nature. At the heart Somerset, supported by the Somerset Art Works team, of the installation is taking up residency under the London plane tree in is the trunk of a the gardens outside Thornton’s and Radley. Visitors are beautiful, mature tree that offers shade to shoppers and invited to come along to one of the seven free workshops a home for lots of wildlife. We are looking forward to led by Joy Merron and fellow artists Donna Vale and Lisa meeting lots of people and helping them to make the Cheung in July and August. different pieces that will become a living art gallery that will grow in both size and biodiversity during the summer The sessions have been designed so shoppers can holidays.” spend a few minutes or longer, and so that all ages can get involved to help create a magical installation using On Saturday 5 and Thursday 10 August, visitors are recycled materials and specially made decorations. invited to make birds, butterflies and insects in the Materials are provided and no previous artistic creative creatures workshops from reclaimed materials. experience is required!

The fluttering creatures will adorn the canopy and create subtle sounds with natural movements.

Steve Burge, Marketing Manager for Clarks Village continues, “Somerset is a fantastic creative place and this On Saturday 19 August, visitors can make flowers summer we wanted visitors to have the opportunity to using reclaimed materials that will be suspended in do something different and unique, to get involved and the canopy. The beautiful transparent flowers capture help create a living sculpture. Being an outdoor shopping the colourful light to add the magical spark to the centre in iconic countryside is core to what makes installation. visiting Clarks Village so special. We’re also one of the

greenest shopping centres in the UK so we love that Joy On Saturday 26 August, visitors can make summer Merron’s design will showcase how recycled materials jewels to decorate the installation. Flowers and leaves can be used to create extraordinarily beautiful art. We will be encapsulated in clear and tinted resin ‘drops’ to can’t wait to see how the installation evolves during the be strung like ‘fruits’ - echoing a change in the seasons. summer holidays and see the final result of everyone’s involvement at the end of August.”

Zoe Li, project manager from Somerset Art Works says,

“We are thrilled to be working with the team at Clarks A large colourful “canopy” made of strung and Village for the first time and can’t wait for Joy Merron’s suspended recycled bottle tops will semi encircle installation to start taking shape. The creative process of the tree-trunk and create viewing windows from the participating in making something and then seeing what walkways onto the heart of the installation – the “garden you have helped to make is really exciting and we are tree”. The gentle sound of the bottletops rustling and the delighted that lots of people will get the chance to share light catching the colours of the bottle tops will evoke that experience over the summer.” bunting, the whisper of waves, beach tents and summer celebrations.

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Thinking about having a Clearance can seem like a daunting prospect. How do you go about it?

Who do you choose? How do you know which companies are reputable?

Every day you can see posts on Social Media where people are asking to pay someone to do a ‘tip run’ for them. Although some people who respond to these posts will be licenced and insured, many won’t be. Asking for someone to provide you a service in this way doesn’t give you the information you need – who you are dealing with, whether they have got a Waste Carriers Licence and are they insured.

You may be tempted to go for a Company or Service who offer free Clearances. But you should consider that you may have items of some value that should be offset against the cost of clearing other items or which you would be paid for. Secondly, someone offering a free Clearance is unlikely to take absolutely anything and everything. It is likely they will pick through what you have, and only clear what is commercial to them. This will then leave you with all the rubbish and waste that you will still have to dispose of – so could end up being a more expensive option.

You might ring round a few Companies and get quotes over the phone. But, how can anyone quote for a clearance without seeing it? Again, there may be items that can be sold on or recycled which should be offset against the cost.

So, you may consider one of the few Companies that are offering fixed price Clearances based on size, weight and time. But, do you know what 1000kg looks like? Would you know how much time that’s going to take to clear? Okay, the difference can either be paid or credited back on the day, but it’s a lot to work out, and you pay up front. Plus, again there will be no allowance for items of commercial value.

The best way to arrange a Clearance is to call Companies and ask them to come and visit, to provide you with an accurate quotation by actually seeing what needs clearing.

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Off The Streets Is Back

....for another exciting week of workshops and activities for the young people of Glastonbury and surrounding area.

Run by Glastonbury based charity Children’s World, this year’s week will run from 7th - 11th August. A huge variety of workshops and events for toddlers to teenagers are on offer. These include: a night walk, cookery, music, parkour, drama, Red Brick Youth, birds of prey experience, storytelling, circus skills, science experiments, farms days and, new this year, Scrapstore Creations. The whole community, from age 0 to 100, is also invited to join in the flash mob finale!

Full details of all workshops and how to book can be found on the booking form below, at: www.childrensworldcharity.org or on the Off the Streets Facebook page.

Charity director Paddy Hill said “We're really pleased at how well Off the Streets has been going. It’s our 4th one and its popularity increases every year. We advise people book early to guarantee a place!”

"We'd also like to thank Glastonbury Town Council's Youth Committee and the Somerset Community Foundation - their support has again made this year's event possible."

Children's World has been working in schools and special schools since 1981. Their work has taken them all over the UK as well as overseas. Locally they are most famous for running the Glastonbury Children's Festival from 1981-2012.

"We had to take a break from the children's festival as the production costs were increasing year on year." said Paddy, "However, we knew a lot of locals were disappointed and we've always said we would bring it back if a viable opportunity came along. We've recently been having chats with our friends at Paddington Farm and we're hoping to make an announcement soon!"

Off the Streets 2017 Monday 7th August

Workshop or Event

Times

For ages

Cost

Parkour

10 - 3

8-18

£5

Music & Songwriting

10 - 3

8-18

£5

Drama & Storytelling

10:30 - 12:30

0-7

£3.50

1:30 -2:30

all ages

FREE

1-3

0-7

£2.50

9:30 - 3

0-7

£5

Magic

10 - 3

8-18

£5

Street Dance

10 - 3

8-18

£5 £2.50

Flash Mob Practice Scrapstore Creations Farm Day

Tuesday 8th August

Scrapstore Creations

1-3

0-7

9:30 - 3

8-18

£5

10 - 3

8-18

£5

Adventures in Science

10:30 - 12:30

0-7

£3.50

Scrapstore Creations

1-3

0-7

£2.50

8 - 11pm

13-18

£2

Science & Flight

10 - 3

8-18

£5

Cookery

10 - 3

8-18

£8

10:30 - 12:30

0-7

£3.50

Farm Day Drama

Wednesday 9th August

Night Walk

Thursday 10th August

Friday 11th August

Rocktopus Music Flash Mob Practice

1:30 -2:30

all ages

free

Scrapstore Creations

1-3

0-7

£2.50

Cookery

10 - 3

8-18

£8

Circus Skills

10 - 3

8-18

£5

Bird of Prey Experience

10:30 - 12:30

0-7

£3.50

Flash Mob performance

11:30 - 12:30

all ages

FREE

1-3

0-7

£2.50

6:30 - 9pm

11 - 19

50p

Scrapstore Creations Youth Club @ Red Brick Name: Address:

Tel:

Email:

Number Name/s places

TOTAL

Total cost = cost x no. places

£

Please return completed form with a cheque or cash to: Children’s World, 28 Northload St, Glastonbury BA6 9JJ phone: 01458 833693

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Age/s

email: info@childrensworldcharity.org

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

Connor Gearty The Mechanics of Art

Blue Cedar are pleased to announce that we shall be showing the works of Connor Gearty during August.

The essence of art lies in the experimentation and discovery. Gearty finds comfort in what's outside of his recognizable and trusted trains of thought, working with materials and methods he has never experienced before. Gearty's mistakes are how he measures himself. Welcoming mistakes and enjoying the process of discovery. Gearty enjoys creating mixed media pieces that incorporate many kinds of different materials, be that using pencil and ink, tea, paint, print or even 3D most recently using inks and exploring strong bold contrast. In turn, this has allowed him to progress and develop as an artist through constantly learning and growing.

The exhibition is open from 5th August, Monday to Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm.

Blue Cedar Print Works is situated at 3 Silver Street, Glastonbury BA6 8BS (just up the alleyway opposite the church on the High Street). Telephone: 01458 832292 Email: gallery@bluecedart.co.uk Website: www.bluecedart.co.uk

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• Consistently strong academic performance • Wide range of additional opportunities • Supportive learning environment

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

Mid Somerset Oxfam Group

A Quiz Night will be held at The Britannia Inn, Wells on Sunday 13 August starting 7.00 for 7.30 pm start. £2.50 per person - teams of up to 6 people. To book your table, please ring Terry on 01749 672342. The evening includes a raffle and paper quiz to take away.

Further details of all events can be found by visiting midsomersetoxfam.co.uk

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