Wells February 2017 LocalReach Issue No 8

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FEBRUARY 2017 Issue no.08

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At Kingfisher we aim to make choosing windows, doors and conservatories a pleasant and relaxing experience for our customers.

From first to last.

That is why we set such great store on the care we take with installation. Care that is reflected in the number of people who recommend us to their friends.

We train our fitters thoroughly and expect them not only to take pride in their workmanship but in every other aspect of the Kingfisher service they help us provide. You will find them punctual, courteous, polite and tidy. As one of our customers, Noel Nation, puts it “....the workmanship was faultless and as a result we recommended them to our daughter .....”

Kingfisher is a long established family firm and family values dictate the way we do business. So much so that many of our customers become friends. Our product range is comprehensive and consistently keenly priced. It includes PVCu, timber and aluminium and can be viewed, at your leisure, at our showrooms.

options and choices to you, give advice where required, take careful measurements and give you a clear, detailed breakdown of costs.

We will then leave you to make a decision in your own time. You will not be harassed or badgered.

Please visit our web site www.thekingfisherfamily.com email us at hello@thekingfisherfamily.com A family welcome awaits you.

Wells showroom: Monday to Friday 9.30am – 5pm and Saturday 9.30am – 3pm East Brent showroom: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm and Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm

If you invite us to give you a quotation, we will take the time to establish your requirements exactly, explain the

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SOMETHING IN THE AIR

With the cold February weather it takes a lot to tempt us outside. But I hope this issue of Local Reach will do just that: there is so much going on in Wells to get you out and about this month. It might be star gazing, visiting an exhibition, attending a mind-broadening talk, learning a new skill or putting your knowledge to the test at a fund-raising quiz night – the list just goes on.

So, let’s try and forget the doom and gloom of winter. Instead, put on your boots, wrap up warm and make the most of this beautiful city.

If there’s something you would like included - an event, a group or a not-for-profit organisation – send me the details and, space permitting, I will do my best to put it into the next issue.

But for now, sit back, read on and keep a look out for the first glimpse of snowdrops. The countdown to spring is on.

Andrea Cowan, Community Editor for LocalReach, andrea@localreach.co.uk March issue editorial deadline: Wednesday 8th February 2017

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NOTICE

An apology: in the February issue a quote relating to the Bishop Bekynton Service was credited to “the Dean of Wells, John Clarke.” This should have read “the previous Dean of Wells, John Clarke”. Apologies to the new Dean of Wells, Dr. John Davies, who was appointed in late 2016.

WELLS CATHEDRAL - PROMENADE CONCERT

Wednesday 1 February 7-8pm: Minimalists and Mystics. The music of Arvo Pärt, Howard Skempton and James Macmillan.

The chairs are removed from the nave of Wells Cathedral allowing the congregation and visitors to appreciate the medieval nave in its original state – without furniture. During the concerts, the audience can walk around and enjoy the performance from different parts of the cathedral.Tickets are £8.00, available from Wells Cathedral Shop Box Office, and at the door. In aid of Wells Cathedral Music.

WELLS CATHEDRAL FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS

Thursday 2 February. Wells Cathedral School Organ Recital Thursday 9 February. Lunchtime Organ Recital Both concerts are from 1.05-1.40pm and held in the Quire. Admission is free with a retiring collection in aid of Wells Cathedral Music. www.wellscathedral.org.uk

LEARN HOW TO LAY A HEDGE

3 February. The Mendip Society recently received a grant from the AONB Mendip Hills Fund towards the huge task of laying the boundary hedges of their new Tania’s Wood Reserve in Ubley. Come and learn the skill of hedge laying led by Tina Bath, ‘Best Lady’ at the National Hedge Laying Championships.

The training day will run from 10am to 3pm, for a max. of 8 persons, for both beginners or those with some knowledge, at the wood on Woodbridge Farm, Bickfield Lane. There will also be the chance to watch the process of making charcoal in a kiln on site, using wood cut from hedges. For details, call Judith on 01275 874284

WELLS LIBRARY STORYTIME

Saturday 4 February. Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin. Local author Paula Wilkes will read from her new book, “Annie and the Butterfly Fairies”. 10.30am, Wells Library, Union Street.

OTTERS - WELLS NATURAL HISTORY & ARCHAELOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Saturday 4 February. Join the Society for a fascinating glimpse into otters in the county. Rob Williams, a Conservation Ecologist and Chairman of the Somerset Otter Group, will present an update on the status of otters in the county. His family has long been connected to otter conservation in Somerset and he has many years of experience to draw on.

2.30pm at Wells & Mendip Museum, 8 Cathedral Green, Wells BA5 2UE. Members Free, Visitors £2.00.

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CONNECT ELIM QUIZ NIGHT

Saturday 4 February. Come and join in a fun quiz night with a delicious Thai meal at the Connect Centre , 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 per person and all funds are going to ‘New Horizons School’ in India, supporting street kids to get an education. Text to book tickets: 07443 576866

LAND AND LIFE EXHIBTION

6 February – 24 March. An art exhibition entitled "Land and Life"

by Tracy Marshall will be in the Meeting Room at Wells & Mendip Museum.

Local painter, Tracy, works in a variety of media to produce landscapes inspired by the beautiful Somerset countryside and the Cornish coastline. This exhibition will also include some of her studies of wildlife - both originals and prints - and the odd cow!

Wells and Mendip Museum. Normal Museum entry fees apply.

WELLS WI

Tuesday 7 February. At this month's meeting Paulo Nicodemi will tell us all about bespoke tailoring and his experiences as a London Savile Row tailor, hopefully giving some hints and tips too. We are also holding a ‘bring and buy’ sale of recycled Christmas gifts, cookery and household items. Visitors are most welcome to attend the evening with a £3 charge for the meeting. We look forward to seeing you there. Please bring a mug for tea or coffee. Wells & Mendip Museum.

7:15pm for 7:30pm start. For further info, email: wellssomersetwi@gmail.com

MENDIP DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY

Tuesday 7 February. The Silver Thread – Filigree art from Kosovo. Elizabeth Gowing studied at Oxford before training as a teacher. She moved to Kosovo in 2006, co-founding a charity working on education and heritage projects. Her talk to Mendip DFAS will be on the long history and intricate designs of filigree art from Kosovo.

The Society meets at the Bath and West Bar & Restaurant, B&W Show Ground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN at 11.00 am. Guests are welcome. Call the Membership Secretary on 01934 862435 for further information or visit www.mdfas.org.uk.

A LIFE IN CERAMICS

Wednesday 8 February. The Wells Civic Society welcomes a talk by Philippa Threlfall. Philippa is well known for local work but has remarkable ceramics all over the world and is now re-exploring her painting skills.

7.30pm at Wells & Mendip Museum. For further information about Wells Civic Society, email chris.f.winter@btinternet.com or 01749 673610

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FAMILY FUN FRIDAY – EXPLORE NATURE

17th February. Join the team in the Stable Yard Room at The Bishop’s Palace to get involved with a range of craft activities based on our Natural World. Taking inspiration from the Gardens and Wildlife, little ones can create Nature Mobiles, Wheel and Shapes to take home with them. Don’t forget to try out the trail around the Palace & Gardens and visit The Dragon’s Lair too!

10.30am – 3pm at The Bishop’s Palace.

Telephone 01749 988111 or visit: www.bishopspalace.org.uk

SHEPTON MALLET SNOWDROP FESTIVAL 17-19 February. There is a Snowdrop extravaganza taking place in Shepton Mallet, commemorating Somerset’s snowdrop breeder James Allen (1830 – 1906) who lived in the town.

Shepton Mallet Horticultural Society spent last autumn planting 60,000 snowdrop bulbs in public spaces to welcome the community festival, which will take place in the centre of the town.

The Festival will be opened on Friday 17 February by Mrs Annie Maw, Lord Lieutenant of Somerset. Saturday 18 February will see a ceremonial walk led by James Heappey MP from Allen’s home at Highfield House, now part of Mendip Council offices, to the town

cemetery where he is buried. The procession will pass down the High St of Shepton Mallet, which will be lined with snowdrops in planters and shop windows with snowdrop themed displays.

Events include: Snowdrop centred market stalls on Friday and Saturday, Poetry Competition, Photography Competition, Art exhibits, face painting for children and a snowdrop ramble.

For more information please see: www.sheptonsnowdropfestival.org.uk or look at facebook: The Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Project.

WELLS AND DISTRICT FLORAL ART SOCIETY

Tuesday 14 February. The meeting takes place on Valentine’s Day and is aptly called Flowers in Love. The demonstrators are Gill Cook, a club member, and Isobel Cameron, a member of Cheddar Flower Club. Both are talented amateurs and experienced arrangers.

At our second meeting of the month on Tuesday 28 February members will begin the ground work for the flower festival to be held in June, Ten Decades of Blessings.

New members are always welcome and coming to a practice class which is less formal than a demonstration is a good way to come and say hello.

Both meetings are to be held at St Thomas Church Hall, Wells and begin at 2.15 pm.

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SEDGEMOOR CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS

We are a group of volunteers who carry out practical conservation work on local nature reserves, on sites owned by Somerset Wildlife Trust, Natural England, Butterfly Conservation, Plantlife International, Woodland Trust and private individuals.

Habitats are under threat from many sources – development, intensive agriculture, pollution etc. Nature reserves have therefore been created to provide havens for our endangered wildlife. Frequently these protected areas need to be managed to maintain their diversity and value to wildlife.

The works programme for February is: Sunday 12 February – Westhay Moor. The allotments field (London Drove with strips of trees). Cutting at the north end and burning scrub. Park carefully at south end of London Drove (ST 448 432) or just inside the field.

Sunday 26 February – Berrow Dunes. Cutting & burning sea-buckthorn. Meet at small car park opposite John Fowler’s Sandy Glade Caravan Park on B3140.

Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

We supply protective gear where required as well as tools and training. Please wear suitable work clothes and bring boots or Wellies, waterproofs, drinks and lunch.

We meet at 10.30am and aim to finish about 4.00pm - but come and go as you are able.

Usually, there is an opportunity to explore the reserve with the officer, warden or manager. www.sedgemoorconservationvolunteers.org. uk

Seeing care in a new light Somerset Care is recruiting, we are a leading not-for-profit organisation providing residential and community care for over 25 years.

We have career opportunities in Wells and the surrounding area.

Fully paid induction

Competitive salary

Gain extra qualifications

Fantastic career progression

For more details contact our recruitment team on: (01823) 448 321 or jobs@somersetcare.co.uk, to apply visit: www.somersetcare.co.uk Appointments are subject to a satisfactory certificate from the DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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GORGONS QUIZ NIGHT Sunday 19 February. Gorgons Carnival Club hosts a variety of events over the year to raise funds to build its cart ready for the carnivals during November.

One of these fundraisers is a monthly quiz night at the Britannia Inn, Bath Road, Wells from 7.30pm on the 3rd Sunday of the month. There are teams of four, at £2 per person, with a prize for the winning team, along with a raffle.

For anyone interested in joining the club, meetings are held alternative Sundays at the Britannia Inn Wells. Check out www.facebook.com/gorgonscc or on twitter, @GorgonsCC. KNOW YOUR PLACE, TOURING DIGITAL EXHIBITION

27 February – 28 April. Have you ever wondered what makes a place the way it is now? Or wished you could travel back in time and discover how an area has changed?

KYPexplore is a cutting-edge digital exhibition which will tour across the West of England giving an insight into the history of the places where we live, work and visit every day.

For the first time in one place, the stories of the people who lived and worked in the varied landscapes of the West of England will be told together – from Miners in Radstock to Peat-cutters in the Somerset levels, Moonrakers of Devizes, to Foresters in the Forest of Dean.

Historic and modern photos of familiar landscapes will show how places have transformed over time and where they have changed little.

The exhibition innovatively combines graphic panels, touchscreens and an online WebApp to feature extraordinary digital material from archives, museums and heritage collections across the West of England. The exhibition has been curated in collaboration with 24 different organisations to select and display digital images, audio and film on a unique online platform.

The exhibition is available online and can be viewed from any smartphone or connected device, making it accessible to those who cannot visit it in person, and available for audiences to revisit again and again at a time that suits them.

Visit the exhibition online at: www.KYPexplore.com

WELLS COUNTRY MARKET

Wells Country Market is one of Wells' hidden treasures - it's a cooperative which sells delicious home-cooked produce, home-grown fruit and veg and unique craft items. We also have a small café. Our cooks can re-create favourite dishes, cater for food allergies & intolerances and produce great sweet and savoury items for parties.

Originally a WI market, we will be celebrating our 50th birthday in 2017 by featuring a different 'Cake of the Week' every Friday - "50 cakes for 50 years"! We all have our recipe books out to find new and interesting recipes and there are always ‘tasters’ of these cakes so that you can try before you buy. We are always looking for new producers – the market just charges commission on what is actually sold, so it is an ideal way to get into small-scale production. All our cooks have food hygiene certificates and are kept bang up to date with current requirements via Country Markets’ head office in Chesterfield.

You can find us in the Seager Hall (Wells United Church), Union Street in Wells, every Friday 1011:30 am

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LUNAR MISSION ONE – SPACE FOR EVERYONE

Friday 24 February. Wells and Mendip Astronomers welcome a presentation by Paul Bennett IEng MIET, Systems Engineer on Lunar Mission One.

Interest in returning to the moon is growing every day. Going back will not only further humanities aim of wider exploration of our nearest neighbour, but also aid in providing the resources for exploration throughout our own solar system and beyond.

Lunar Mission One aims to send a robotic probe to land near the Lunar South Pole and drill down between 20m and 100m below the surface to analyse the physical make up of the lunar crust. Once the drilling is complete a series of time capsules, containing an archive of digital data and DNA will be placed down the hole containing a record of Life on Earth for the next billion years or more.

The public digital archive will seek contributions from students all around the globe, recording stories and studies from their local community.

Come along to this fascinating talk to find out more. WMA members – free; Non-member £3, Couple/family £5; Student £2. 7pm at Wells & Mendip Museum.

For further information visit www.lunarmissionone.com and www.wellsastronomers.org.uk

SOMERSET WILDLIFE TRUST VOLUNTEERING

The Somerset Wildlife Trust is looking for a volunteer who is good at carpentry. You may still be working as a carpenter, retired from the trade or is just very good at it. We would like help with small bespoke projects such as helping to make frames and structures for interpretation and ID panels as well as the possibility of helping with hides and boardwalks. You would be working as a SWT volunteer at either the Catcott or Westhay Reserve.

If you are interested in applying and would like to discuss hours, days and further information, please contact Senior Reserves Manager Mark Blake on Mark.Blake@somersetwildlife.org

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SINGING FOR THE BRAIN

As well as being great fun, singing is very beneficial for people with memory issues. People living with dementia may forget recent events, but they usually remember songs they sang years and years ago.

Singing for the Brain is a group activity designed for people with memory loss, specifically in the early to moderate stages of dementia. Run by the Alzheimer’s Society, the Wells sessions take place at Seager Hall on the second Monday of the month (13 February), from 2.304.30pm. The sessions are free with complimentary light refreshments, and carers are welcome to join in.

In December the Singing for the Brain regulars enjoyed a party in Seager Hall with the food paid for by the campaign to make Wells a Dementia Friendly City.

If you, a relative or friend is interested in taking part or volunteering to help run Singing for the Brain phone 01458 251541 or visit the somerset@alzheimers.org.uk website.

If you would like more information about the campaign to make Wells a Dementia Friendly City, offer help or just add support, email philipwelch21@btinternet.com or enquiries@pilgrimfp.co.uk.

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VILLAGE VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR - Come and Join Us!

Village Voices Community Choir started in September 2015, with a handful of members from Pilton village who wished to improve their singing (and have a bit of fun in the process!).

Just over a year on, and the choir has now grown considerably in both numbers and ability, drawing men and women from Pilton, Wells, Glastonbury, Street, Dulcote, Shepton Mallet and beyond with its joyful approach to singing. We offer a diverse repertoire of music, a variety of performance opportunities within the community and a guaranteed warm and friendly welcome to all!

Whatever your previous experience (or even if you have none), why not give us a try by joining us on Tuesday nights during term time from 7.30-9pm at the Methodist Chapel, Top Street, Pilton. Just turn up, or for more information contact Emma Wheat: ewheattuition@gmail.com.

Your first session is free, then £4 per session thereafter.

THE NATURE OF THE LEVELS

Tuesday 28 February. Hills to Levels is a partnership between Somerset farming and nature charities that is helping landowners and farmers to farm in a way that reduces flood risk throughout the county while enhancing wildlife and producing high quality food. The project is funded with support received from players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.

Steve Mewes from Somerset Wildlife Trust will talk about what the project has achieved, the community engagement that took place and what the future holds for water management on the Levels.

7pm. Wells & Mendip Museum. £2.50 for SWT members / £3.00 for non-members / Under 16s free. Tea/coffee biscuits will be served in the interval.

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WELLS & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB

Thursday 9 February. Join the club for a talk on ‘The Restoration of the Edwardian & Victorian Gardens at Hestercombe ‘

by Claire Greenslade (Head Gardener). Claire's talk will encompass a general history of Hestercombe and a 'virtual tour' using photographs. She will talk about the stories behind the Georgian Landscape Garden, Edwardian Formal Garden and Victorian Terrace - who designed them their inspirations, the restoration during the past 25 years and the ongoing work of the Hestercombe Gardens Trust.

Guests very welcome £3. Wells Town Hall at 7.30pm

OXFAM QUIZ NIGHT Sunday 26

February. It’s the Mid Somerset Oxfam Group Quiz at The Britannia Inn, Wells. 7.00 for 7.30 pm start. Tables of up to six people, £2.50 per person. To book a table please ring Terry on 01749 672342.

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10th ANNIVERSARY OF TS5C

Over the last decade Somerset sports charity, TS5C, has helped 130 young local athletes to reach their sporting potential and distributed £175,000 in funds and grants.

In recognition of TS5C‘s work within the county, HM Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, Anne Maw, has agreed to become the charity’s Patron. Alan Gloak, founder and chairman of TS5C, said: “it is such an honour for us. Mrs Maw is a good friend of TS5C and very supportive of our work. This is a great way to start what promises to be a full and exciting year for the charity.” TS5C is also delighted to welcome the newly honoured Paralympian, Jo Frith MBE, to the board of Trustees.

TS5C has a packed year of fundraising activities planned so…..watch this space. It relies completely on the generosity of local businesses and individuals. If anyone is interested in getting involved please email us at info@ts5c.org or visit www.ts5c.org.

MENDIP BUSINESS AWARDS 2017

Entries for the 2017 Mendip Business Awards are open now until noon on Friday 31 March.

There are 10 categories this year, including three new additions: • Community Enterprise of the Year - NEW • Retail/Hospitality Business of the Year - NEW • Training and Development Excellence - NEW • Customer Service Excellence • Taste of Mendip

• Family Business of the Year • International Business of the Year • New Business of the Year • Small Business of the Year • Business of the Year

Cllr Tom Killen, Deputy Leader of Mendip District Council said “I’m thrilled to have been involved in the Mendip Business Awards over the past two years and 2017 will be bigger and better than ever. The quality of entries received in 2016 made it a tough job for the judging panel and I’m sure we’ll get just as high a standard this year. We are particularly keen to hear from smaller businesses who often do not get the recognition they deserve. The Mendip awards are specifically aimed at supporting and showcasing excellence in local enterprise, and companies of all sizes and industries are encouraged to get involved.”

For more information about the awards and how to enter, visit www.mendipbusinessawards. co.uk email: bizawards@mendip.gov.uk or call 01749 341345.

THE MENDIP SOCIETY AT CHARTERHOUSE OBSERVATORY

Saturday 11 February. The Mendip Society has an evening at the Charterhouse Observatory, hosted by ‘Stars over Somerset’ and led by Chris Sperring MBE. The programme will be a mixture of stargazing and a photography session and will be held whatever the weather (although if it is too cloudy for observing another date will have to be rearranged). It runs from 7-10pm at the Charterhouse Centre, above Blagdon.

Please bring any camera and tripod you may have, wear warm clothing and shoes; hot drinks will be provided.

Places must be booked, and the cost is £5 each. Telephone: 01275 874284. Please note,

there is no disabled access to the dome and entry is a low door.

For further information, visit: www.starsoversomerset.com

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Time to enjoy older age at an affordable cost

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OAKVILLE CARE CENTRE

It’s great to be celebrating our 20th anniversary this year as a company and we would like to say a very big thank you to all our customers from Frome & Wells for their fantastic support.

The shop is best known for offering an extensive range of mobility and independent living products for continence management, to arthritic and joint supports, distress alert systems, Cosyfeet wide fitting shoes, wheel chair hire, and much much more.

Wellbeing is also important to our customers, so we have introduced a range of natural immune boosting products to help keep colds at bay; a range of organic shower gels and a natural skincare section with 47 different products. In many ways, the shop is similar to the day we opened, but things are always changing so it’s important to keep up with the times. In addition customers can now view and purchase over 700 products on our website, as well as access to a wealth of useful information.

We pride ourselves on offering a great value service with free product samples, free viewing of our products in your own home and free delivery. There is no obligation as long as our customers are happy, then so are we!” in-fact most of our business comes from recommendations.

Although the original Care Centre shop was opened in 1996, the family business goes back to 1988 when the company started providing domiciliary care services looking after people in their own homes. The shop was a natural extension to this and has given Oakville a personal insight into their customers’ needs to live independently. With the addition of our Wells shop we can now provide our services across Mendip and beyond.

“We are passionate about helping people remain as independent as they can whilst in their own home,” added Robbie”. We also provide our services within care homes, sheltered accommodation and day centres, and will provide a mini pop up shop for an afternoon or morning if requested for those less mobile. Isolation is becoming widespread and we endeavour to provide services to help reduce this!

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What’s Coming Up Early Next Month WELLS NATURAL HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Friday 3 March. The AGM is followed by a talk on ‘’The Reredos Project at St Cuthbert's: A colourful history” by Judeth Saunders.

Following the discovery of 420 pieces of broken medieval sculpture in the church in 1848, a project was launched in summer 2016 to investigate the history and composition of the two large reredos from which the sculpture derived. Volunteers worked alongside experts to produce a photographic catalogue and conservation reports on the collection, which is exceptional in terms of the survival of its original painted decoration. Judeth Saunders, Project Coordinator, will share some of the project's findings.

7.30pm. Wells & Mendip Museum. Members Free – Visitors £2.00

YMCA ‘SLEEP EASY’ EVENT

Friday 3 March. Wells YMCA was founded in 1892. Over the last 125 years the organisation has expanded across Mendip and now provides a variety of services for young people and adults across the whole district, with a focus on homelessness, housing, youth and community work.

To help mark the 125th anniversary,YMCA Mendip is calling on residents to come together for one night in support of the national YMCA Sleep Easy Week (3rd-10th March 2017). The week will see donors sleep out for one night all over England to help raise awareness of the hundreds of young people who sleep rough every year.

Mendip’s event will take place at Frome Youth & Community Centre from 8pm until 6am on Friday, 3rd March. Registration costs £10 and participants are being asked to raise at least £100 in sponsorship in order to take part.

Sleep Easy is a fun and safe event and although is not a genuine experience of sleeping rough, by taking part you will be helping to raise funds for local young people in need.

Although part of the wider YMCA movement, YMCA Mendip is an independent charity and relies on the local community for support. All funds raised during this event will be used towards services provided locally.

If you are interested in taking part in YMCA Mendip’s Sleep Easy event or wish to make a donation to the event, you can find out more by visiting the website www.mendipymca.org. uk or contacting Karen Collins on 01749 679553 or kcollins@mendipymca.org.uk

ANNUAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL DAY

Saturday 4 March. hhe morning programme will include a number of speakers talking about current and recent archaeological projects in Somerset, and will include Dr. Richard Brunning on “Beckery Chapel” and Liz Caldwell on Mick Aston’s “Young Archaeologists”. The keynote speaker at the event will be Chris Webster on “Taunton Castle”.

Tickets £15 (includes tea and coffee) and are available on the door or in advance from the Museum. For more information please contact the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society office 01823 272429 or email. office@sanhs.org 10.30am – 4pm. Wells & Mendip Museum.

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CAERPHILLY MALE VOICE CHOIR COMES TO WELLS

Saturday 18 March. Few sounds can match the massed voices of a Male Voice Choir from Wales, the land of song. Wells Lions Club is pleased and proud to be hosting the Caerphilly Male Voice Choir for a special charity concert at St. Cuthbert’s Church.

This very special concert will support Wells-based charities dealing with dementia sufferers and their families. All funds raised from the event will be shared principally by Heads Up whose aim is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of adults locally, and The Lawrence Centre which provides day care for people with dementia. Wells Lions hope to raise at least £2,000 from the concert.

The two-hour concert will feature classic choir songs and include a performance from guest soprano Cheryl Roberts, winner of many Eisteddfod awards.

Tickets are priced at £10 or £15 for reserved seating with a complimentary concert programme.

To buy tickets, call 01458 210926 or email millerburt@btinternet.com

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