Wells LocalReach September 2017 Issue 15

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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.

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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

Autumn in the Air

Summer seemed to race past this year. It’s hard to believe that autumn will be arriving later in the month. But there is no slowing down: many of the clubs and societies in the area are back from their summer break with exciting programmes for the new season. It’s a great time to try out something new and, as always, you will be spoilt for choice in Wells whether you are pondering taking up chess or beekeeping, folk dancing or gardening.

Keep your information coming in by email, facebook or twitter.

I will always do my best to include your club, group, fundraiser or event. And now with our new Royal Mail delivery, it’s an even better way to spread the word to a local audience.

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Community Editor for LocalReach

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FIREFIGHTING IN THE MENDIPS EXHIBITION

Up to 13 September: This exhibition shows the development of firefighting from it early primitive beginnings to the present day. It will include lots of photos, artefacts, interesting stories, and information on the history of the Fire brigades in the Mendip area.

Wells & Mendip Museum

WELLS REFUGEE AID

Friday 1 September: Wells Refugee Aid is collecting donations for refugees and displaced people around the world. Donations go to such places as Syria, Greece, Sierra Leone, Ukraine etc. We collect items from clothing and bedding, to food and medicinal items. Full details of what is required can be found at www.facebook.com/wellsrefugeeaid/ Donations are taken at the Wells Town Hall on Fridays between 10am12pm.

WELLS WI

Tuesday 4 September: The title of this month’s talk is ‘Laughter Yoga’. Sarena Masen will explore how laughter promotes health & wellbeing. Visitors are very welcome. 7.15 for 7.30pm start at Wells & Mendip Museum. Visitors are always welcome, £3 charge for the meeting.

For further information contact our secretary at wellssomersetwi@gmail.com or find us on Facebook

“DOORWAY INTO GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE”

Saturday 2 September: another opportunity for this specialist tour of Wells Cathedral. With its outstanding examples of the Decorated and the Perpendicular periods of Medieval architecture, this tour provides a fascinating insight into the development of English Gothic architecture from beginning to end.

10 – 11.30am, £10 pp. Places need to be pre-booked and maximum tour numbers apply. Check out the Cathedral’s website for details at www. wellscathedral.org.uk, or call 01749 671663.

THE CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL

Monday 4 September: The Chorus of Disapproval was formed five years ago by artistic directors Verity Stoffell and Andrew Brooke and has become Wells' biggest community choir. The philosophy is simple: there are no auditions, members don't have to be able to read music and everyone is welcome.

Rehearsals take place on Monday night at Stoberry Park School 7.30 - 8.30pm from September to December and February to July, and there are two concerts a year. The repertoire is highly varied and has included works from Handel to the Housemartins, Vaughan Williams to Stevie Wonder.

If you are interested in joining please contact Andrew on 01749 673375. New members are always welcome!

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WELLS CALLIGRAPHY

Tuesday 5 September: The popular Wells Calligraphy group begins a new six week course.

Recognising that calligraphy is a very relaxing and creative hobby, the classes have been very well supported by both budding scribes and library staff and have grown into a sociable group of beginners and more advanced students.

Beginners are welcome and will study and practice Foundational Hand, a basic Roman style.

A new alphabet is studied in each course; Gothic, Italic and Uncials for example. As students progress, they are encouraged to work on their own projects such as family trees, wedding invitations or scrolls.

The September course costs £29 for 6 weeks, every Tuesday 10am-11.30am in Wells library.

WOOKEY CHOIRWORKS

Tuesday 5 September: this friendly, ladies, community choir starts again after the holidays on Tuesday evenings in Wookey School Hall, at 8pm. New members are always welcome. The emphasis is on singing for fun. There is no audition and no need to be able to read music. For further information, contact Polly at wookey. choirworks@gmail.com.

WELLS CHESS CLUB

Wednesday 6 September: Wells Chess Club meets every Wednesday at 7pm.

The club has just completed its first full season and entered two teams into the Somerset league this year. The Division One team won three of their 10 fixtures in a strong league while the Division Three side finished 2nd in a closely contested league. There is also a strong Juniors group which performed excellently across the region and country this year.

Wells Chess Club is a friendly group and we welcome new members of all standards. Pop in for a single game or stay for longer. Juniors can come along if accompanied by an adult and there are always players who are prepared to offer advice on improving your game. Follow us on Facebook. 7- 9.30 pm at The Venue, 42 South St, Wells BA5 1SL

HARVEST OF ARTS & CRAFTS

Friday 8 – Sunday 10 September: Wells United Church, Union Street, is celebrating the centenary of the Congregational Church and Baptist Church coming together as Wells United Church this year.

Completing the celebrations is a Harvest of Arts & Crafts over the weekend including: Wells City Band Concert: Friday 8 September, 7pm Seager Hall. Tickets £5 from Jane 01749 675668 Harvest Exhibition of Arts & Crafts: Saturday 9 September, 10am-4pm Seager Hall and Church with demonstrations, stalls, harvest display and refreshments.

Church Harvest Festival: Sunday 10 September, 10.30am with Preacher Nigel Coles Baptist Regional Minister. For more information please contact Revd Rowena Francis revrowenafrancis@gmail.com 01749679300 To advertise in LocalReach call Harvey on 01749 600388 or email harvey@localreach.co.uk

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A CONVERSATION WITH LORD FRANK JUDD

Friday 8 September: The Mid Somerset Oxfam Group is pleased to announce that Frank Judd, Lord Judd of Portsea, will be our guest of honour at our Open Evening at Wells Museum. The evening will start at 6.30 for 7.00 pm and is entitled A Conversation with Lord Frank Judd.

Lord Judd’s career includes being a Director of Voluntary Services Overseas and a Director of Oxfam. He has been a member of the House of Lords since 1981 and more recently Chaired the Middle East Committee of the Inter Parliamentary Union from 2012-15.

The conversation will include his work with the World Health Organisation, his experiences as Director of Oxfam and his thoughts on the value of volunteering.

The evening will end with refreshments and we expect to end by 9.30 pm.

Free entry. For further information email celialacey48@hotmail.com.

KIDS CAN TOO

Saturday 9 September: The 'Kids Can Too' creative writing club was set up in response to parental enquiries about a children’s version of the successful adults group, 'Wells Scribbling Scribes.'

The class will be held on the 2nd Saturday of each month in Wells Library. It costs £2 and is open to children between six and 12 years. Under 8s will need parental supervision.

GARDENING WORKSHOPS MEDIEVAL FALCONRY

Saturday 9 September: If you’re a fan of Falconry, then don’t miss the Palace’s Medieval Falconry Day when The Raptor Foundation will occupy the South Lawn with their beautiful birds for a day of fantastic flying displays along with entertaining historical facts about these wonderful creatures.

Suitable for all ages, the displays will show the ways in which these skilful birds would have been trained in Medieval times and why.

10am-4pm. Price included in The Bishop’s Palace standard admission.

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Saturday 9 September: The East Mendip Gardening Club is changing the habits of 30 years! We’ve run a traditional Produce Show since the mid 1980s but this year we’re trying something new.

We will be running a series of gardening workshops in the Oakhill and Ashwick Village Hall from 2 - 5pm. There will be a variety of ½ hour, free workshops for people to try including wildlife gardening, growing vegetables and flowers, and compost making.

There will be refreshments and the chance to chat with gardening friends new and old!

For further information, contact fi.blackmore@ talktalk.net

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HERITAGE OPEN DAY

Saturday 9 September: Historic Wells Town Hall will be throwing its doors open to the general public again as part of the national Heritage Open Days. Come along and see new local history displays too, all for free!

There is a new, specially-created display called “Cage, Cowhouse and Clink: Prisons of Wells from Medieval Times to the Present Day”. Did you know that there have been an incredible nine prisons in Wells during this period?

Wells Railway Fraternity will also be exhibiting; Richard Green will present a display about the Wells Charter Fairs and the recent images that have come to light; and evocative images from local historic postcards will be on display. Wells Civic Society is kindly loaning panoramic photos of the streets of Wells. For children, the City Archivist has created a ‘Children’s Quiz and Trail round the Town Hall’.

The Town Hall, a Grade II listed building dating from 1779, will be open between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm.

UNIQUE MEDIEVAL PAINTED STATUES, BELLRINGING AND CREAM TEAS

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September: In St Cuthbert’s church there are two fascinating medieval altarpieces (or reredos), and around 420 broken pieces of the sculpture once contained in them. Much of their medieval paint has survived intact, offering a unique glimpse into the richly decorated medieval church interior.

A recent investigation into the reredos gave us much more information about these treasures and the findings of the project work will be presented in a series of special tours in the church.

What images did the reredos contain? Who destroyed them and why? What is a camel doing in a Jesse Tree, and who stood in the mystery niche next to the Virgin and Child? Talks will be running throughout the weekend.

On Saturday there will be opportunities to visit the ringing chamber and find out more about the skill of bell-ringing. There will also be a limited number of tours to the top of the tower. For more details please email stcuthbertschurchwardens@gmail.com .

Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12-5pm. Refreshments will be available, with Cream Teas on offer on Sunday afternoon.

St. Cuthberts Church, St. Cuthbert Street, BA5 2AW

WELLS HOSPITAL CEMETERY HISTORICAL OPEN DAYS

Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 September: Wells Hospital Cemetery is taking part in Heritage Open Days and will be offering special history tours of the cemetery over the weekend. Discover more about this unique place and the people buried here.

What was life really like in the Victorian Asylum? You may be surprised to find out!

The cemetery grounds are now maintained by volunteers as a beautiful and peaceful living memorial to all those buried here. There is also an annotated display of historic photographs, maps and plans of the Mendip Hospital, in the cemetery chapel.

The tours are at 11am and 3pm on both days. No need to book. The grounds will also be open as normal every Sunday during September, from 10am – 4pm.

The footpath to the cemetery is between 25 & 27 Hooper Avenue, BA5 3NA. For further information visit www.mendiphospitalcemetery.org.uk To advertise in LocalReach call Harvey on 01749 600388 or email harvey@localreach.co.uk

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MID SOMERSET AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

Monday 11 September: at the club meeting there will be a talk on building a low cost amateur satellite. 7.35pm at 1st Shepton Scout Hall in Old Wells Road Shepton Mallet next to the football ground.

Saturday 23 September: the club will be operating a special event radio station at Cranmore Station on the East Somerset Railway for Railways On The Air. Operating from 10am until 4pm, we work other radio stations based at railways across the country and exchange details of the railway, what trains are running etc. Entrance to the platform and workshops is free.

Visitors are welcome for both meetings. See the website www.midsarc.org.uk for further details.

PHILATELIC SOCIETY

Monday 11 September: The City of Wells Philatelic Society starts its new season at 7.30pm with members showing recent acquisitions and talking briefly about them. The second meeting is on Tuesday 26 September the club is hosting the Somerset and Dorset Federation competitions and entrants will speak about their entries. 7pm.

Visitors are most welcome to come to any of the informal meetings. Over the season we will cover many aspects of stamps, postal history and social history. Meetings are held in the Town Hall, Wells.

For further information call 01749 679 226.

WELLS AND DISTRICT FLORAL ART SOCIETY Tuesday 12 September: after the summer break, the group returns for our September meeting in St Thomas Church Hall, Wells at 2.15 pm. Our demonstrator Margaret Bown hails from Bruton. Entitled “Autumn is Coming”, her demonstration will reflect the season. We always look forward to meeting new members. If you are new to the city, why not come and join us?

For details call Non Hobson 01749 670977

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WELLS FOLK DANCE CLUB

Wednesday 13 September: back from our summer break, we meet every Wednesday evening at Dinder Village Hall from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. We cover all types of folk dancing from Jane Austen through to American contra and squares. We are a friendly and social group of enthusiastic dancers and welcome beginners, with or without a partner. All dances are taught, and there are plenty of people only too pleased to offer guidance if needed.

The annual membership fee is £5 and £2.50 weekly for members and £3 for non-members.

The first week is free!

For further information visit www.wellsfdc.co.uk, or email info@wellsfdc.co.uk

WELLS GARDEN CLUB

Thursday 14 September: Mickey Little from Avon Bulbs will be talking about ‘ Some unusual bulbs on the way to Chelsea’. The nursery has a tally of 30 Chelsea Gold Medals in total!. Guests welcome £3. Refreshments included. Plants and bulbs from the nursery will be for sale.

7.30pm at Wells Town Hall

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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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WELLS CATHEDRAL FREE LUNCHTIME RECITALS

Thursday 14 September: (1.05 - 1.40pm) – Lunchtime organ recital with Huw Williams (Director of Music, Bath Abbey).

Thursday 28 September (1.05 – 1.45pm) – Bach Complete Organ Works: Recital 17. The seventeenth in the bi-monthly series of organ recitals surveying the complete organ works of J.S. Bach over six years.

Admission is free to the Cathedral’s lunchtime concerts although donations are welcome on entry. Retiring collection in aid of Wells Cathedral Music.

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WELLS & MENDIP ASTRONOMERS

Friday 15 September: ‘TIME AND THE STARS’ – a talk by BOB MIZON MBE, national Coordinator for the Campaign for Dark Skies.

Bob will speak about what was happening on Earth when the light from cosmic objects began its journey to us. The talk will be followed by observations of Saturn and the deep sky through members' telescopes from this excellent dark-sky site.

WMA members - free. Guests: Adult - £3; Family rate - £5; Students - £2. All children must be accompanied. From 7:00pm at Ashwick & Oakhill Village Hall, Zion Hill, Oakhill.

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Friday 15 September: A fundraising black tie dinner is being held at the Swan Hotel in Wells with a charity raffle and auction. £30.00 per person – Tickets are available from the hotel reception. Tel: 01749 836300. Further information from www.headsupsomerset.org

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BOOTS OPTICIANS

It is that time of year again. The sun is starting to shine, and the distinctive smell of bbq smoke begins to fill the air.

It is also the time of the year that the sneezing begins and the eyes become watery, red and irritable. Hay fever becomes the blight of many for the coming months and the symptoms increase as the pollen count rises. It is therefore important to act as early as possible. Even if you have never suffered in the past, the symptoms can begin at any age.

Hay fever is an allergic response to pollen, most commonly from grass, trees and flowers.

Tips for coping with hay fever and how to reduce ocular symptoms; Keep windows closed, regularly hoover and clean surfaces with a damp cloth Change your clothes and shower to remove pollen after being outside.

Hot bathe your eyes and use an eyelid cleanser to help remove pollen from around the eyelashes and improve tear film quality.

Eye drops can be used to reduce the ocular symptoms. Opticrom, a popular hay fever treatment acts by blocking the release of histamine from mast cells. Preservative free ocular lubricants are also great to help soothe the eyes. I recommend Hycosan, Celluvisc or Thealoz. Avoid contact lens wear for at least one hour after applying hay fever drops including Opticrom, however the ocular lubricants mentioned above can be used whilst wearing contact lenses.

As always the Optometrists in the Boots Opticians in both Street and Wells are on hand to give advise, so please come in or phone 01458442434 (Street) or 01749678455 (Wells) to book an appointment. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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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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ANNIVERSARY CEILIDH

Saturday 16 September: Come along to a Ceilidh to celebrate Oxfam's 75th anniversary at Coxley Memorial Hall with music provided by Rough Round The Edges.

7.30 - 10.30 pm. Tickets £6 which includes a light supper (please bring your own drink) are available at the Oxfam Shop, Wells or you can ring Trevor Skinner on 01749 689199.

NORTON OWNER CLUB BIKES ON TOUR

Saturday 16 September: Nortons from 1930’s to the present, will gather on the Cathedral Greenn for their national InCider Rally. Come along and inspect and enjoy the sight of classic British bikes that are still used and ridden. 12-2.30pm

WEDDING FAIR

Sunday 17 September: Are you planning on getting married soon? Why not take the chance to visit the stunning surroundings of The Bishop’s Palace and enjoy browsing ideas from some of Somerset’s top wedding suppliers. From cakes to favours and musicians to magic, you’re sure to find the inspiration you’re looking for from experienced professionals who can make your wedding day into the day you’ve always dreamed of. The Bishop’s Palace wedding team will also be on hand to answer any questions about wedding receptions at the Palace. Free Entry for Wedding Fair visitors. 11am-3pm

THEATRESAURUS

Thursday 21 September: The Shakespeare reading group starts again. Come and read with us, or sit back and listen. 7pm start. There is a donation of £3.50 per session to go towards refreshments. Please contact Ros@theatresaurus.co.uk for more details.

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MANAGING OUR MAGNIFICENT MEADOWS

Tuesday 19 September: Speakers will cover various aspects of meadow management, looking at what the Magnificent Meadows project has achieved, an example of meadow creation and a view on how we monitor the health of our grasslands.

7.30-9.30pm at Cheddar Catholic Church Hall,Tweentown, Cheddar, Off Upper North St beyond church, BS27 3HU Ged Keele – email - gerard.keele@btinternet.com - tel 01278 769010.

Cost: Adults £2.50 Children and students FREE

EARLY MUSIC WELLS CONCERT

Friday 22 September: German Masterworks for Two Harpsichords at Wells Cathedral.

Two of the UK’s leading harpsichordists – Colin Booth and Steven Devine – play music by J.S. Bach, Handel, and Krebs in the glorious candlelit setting of Wells Cathedral Quire. 7.30-8.40pm.

Tickets are available at £12.00 from the Wells Cathedral Shop Box Office on 01749 672773, and at the door. www.wellscathedral.uk.net

VINTAGE SOMERSET VINTAGE FAIR

Saturday 23 September: Fabulous vintage clothes, textiles, vinyl, gifts, accessories, jewellery, toys, books, collectables, kitchenalia from some of the best traders in the area. These are complimented by a select number of artisans selling their retro/vintage vibe wares.

9.30am to 4pm at Wells Town Hall. Entry £1 for adults, 50p for students & under 16s free.

Visit www.vintagesomerset.co.uk for more information.

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BEE ALERT

Somerset Beekeepers Association is a registered charity supporting Beekeepers in Somerset and promoting the education of bee welfare.

You can join any of the 12 divisions, regardless of where you actually live or keep bees. Central Division has members throughout the Mendips including Wells and has its divisional apiary in Shepton Mallet. The division is known for its friendliness and welcomes new members. We hold regular apiary meetings where you can learn about beekeeping.

To contact us or join our group please visit www. somersetbeekeepers.org.uk/central_div.html

LAUGH YOURSELF HEALTHY

Every Friday: There is a new club in Wells – seriously! The Wells Laughter Club, run by certified Laughter Leader Steph Hiller, follows a trend gaining popularity across the world to literally laugh your way into good health and happiness.

Sustained laughter (10-15 mins) can actually trick our brain into making us feel happy, flooding the body with endorphins and other feel-good hormones.

Regular laughter can improve cardiovascular health, increase oxygen to the brain, be energising, stress reducing, mood enhancing and strengthen the immune system, as well as exercising and toning muscles. It is also lots of fun!

9.30-10.15am in the Recreation Ground next to the bandstand. Drop in price £5 per session.

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DRUM KIT SKILLS DAY

Sunday 24 September: Ever wanted to play alongside Andy Tween and Jon Whitfield? These drumming greats have played with the likes of Pee Wee Ellis, Seth Lakeman, Elliot Randall,etc.

The benefits of the day include learning about life as a working drummer, styles, notation and techniques including the Trinity graded exams. It's also a great chance to play in combo with a professional guitarist and bass player, Jerry Crozier Cole and Jeff Spencer.

The skills day is open to all levels of players and teachers and runs from 9.30 - 4.30pm. For further information contact Dominique Swain on 01749 834487 or d.swain@wells.cathedral.school

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING AT GREAT SHAKES

Friday 29 September: Join us for tea, coffee and cake to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Macmillan support cancer patients and their families through every step and we would love to give something back. 11am – 2pm. 10 AU CTION ROOM Heritage Courtyard, Sadler Street ELLS S

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Saturday 30 September: Beth Webb, author of the “Fleabag” and “Star Dancer” series will be in Wells Library.

• 10-10.45am: Storytelling 8-12 year olds - free • 11am – 12.30pm: Mini Writing Workshop - £1, booking essential • 12.40-2pm: One to One sessions - £1, booking essential

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CLEANING UP CROMWELL

Fittingly, in this the 500th anniversary year of the Reformation, a seventeenth-century portrait of the first Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell appeared in the studio this month. The second period of Reformation opened with Jenny Geddes remarkable exclamations in Edinburgh, preceded the eventual institution of Cranmer’s 1662 Book of Common Prayer, and was certainly framed by Oliver Cromwell's stepping into the breach of leadership in England. After the cruel tyrannies of Charles I, that included the terrors of the Star Chamber, the indiscriminate seizing of land, arbitrary taxation and the banning of newspapers, the Long Parliament set in motion events that would lead to the signing of the King’s death warrant for treason in 1649.

This oil on canvas painting is an early copy, quite possibly after Lely, whose famous portrait in the National Gallery collection it closely resembles. Robert Walker, Peter Lely and the miniature painter Samuel Cooper painted the best-known depictions we have of Cromwell. Cooper excelled in capturing detail, demanding an exhaustive eight sittings from his clients, produced ‘warts and all’ studies of the statesman. However, the true and unflattering approach was famously requested by Cromwell of Lely, a seasoned court painter given to more generous portrayals! Cromwell is typically depicted in his role as a highly able and astute military commander. Walker, chiefly a parliamentary painter during the Commonwealth period, sets his composition at three-quarter length, in cuirassier armour and holding the baton of authority. In this portrait, now in the National Portrait Gallery collection, Cromwell is front facing, with shoulders and body at a three-quarter view. Lely’s bust portrait is similar in composition but faces the sitter three-quarters to the viewer. This little painting is an early copy that, to my humble observation, seems closest to Lely in compositional style and facial character. The, now rectangular, picture was cut down from a larger oval, as is evident from age cracking patterns in the paint clearly following the arc of a long-gone oval stretcher. As cleaning progresses, the spandrels of the original oval composition, the uncompromising detail of the sitter's face and his red hair are now emerging from the gloom of a very darkened varnish.

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SHAKESPEARE AUDITION

Auditions are being held for a community Shakespeare production of Romeo and Juliet on the Cathedral Green as part of next year’s first Wells Theatre Festival which will run from 12-15 July. All ages needed. For further information email Ros@wellstheatrefestival.org

HAPPY LANDINGS BARK APPEAL

The charity, Happy Landings, has been operating since 1984 and takes in and rehomes up to 400 animals a year comprising domestic pets and farm animals.

The current buildings have evolved over that period and are now reaching the end of their useful life. The B.A.R.K (Boarding and Rescue Kennels) Appeal has been set up to knock down all existing animal accommodation and build new ones. This will take place over three phases, the first being new kennels.

We need in the region of £1 million. We have lots of fundraisers planned, but how about starting by buying a virtual brick for BARK? A Brick £10. A Row £100. A Wall for £1000. Everyone will receive a certificate and anyone buying a virtual Row or a virtual Wall will have the opportunity to have a plaque.

Visit www.happy-landings.org.uk to find out more and to donate.

SOMERSET ART WEEKS FESTIVAL

Saturday 23 September – Sunday 8 October: Somerset Art Works presents the 2017 Somerset Art Weeks Festival. The programme will be created around the theme ‘Prospect’, featuring a range of exhibitions, projects and events in more than 100 locations across Somerset, alongside new commissions and educational projects by over 300 artists.

There are plenty of local highlights in and around Wells, including the longest gallery in Somerset! An exhibition of work by Chris Lee and Frances Harden will feature in 25 shops all down the High Street, aptly called ‘the Half Mile Gallery’. Further information from www.somersetartworks.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.

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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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WELLS FOODBANK NEW VENUE

Wells Foodbank has a new drop off address from September: The Vineyard Centre, The Nib, Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Rd, Wells BA5 1TH. The Foodbank is run by a team of volunteers. Food is donated by members of many of the Wells Churches and schools and via collection points in Morrisons and Waitrose. Some fresh produce comes via Tesco’s ‘Fareshare’ scheme.

So far in 2017 we have given out over 2600 meals and have helped over 200 people – approximately 120 adults and 80 children.

You can drop off donations on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10.30am-12.30pm. Email foodbank@wellsvineyard.com

ACTIVE MINDS NEW GROUP

Every Wednesday: Would you like to make new friends? Have a chat? There is a new ‘Active Minds’ Wellbeing and Social Group meeting at Wells Library every Wednesday.

Come and learn more about wellbeing, take part in quizzes and table based games, become part of a new, fun group. From 10.30am- 12.30pm, £2 per session. To find out more call Rosie on 01749 670875 or email rosinathomas48@gmail.com

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Written in the early 1950s, this gripping drama is considered a modern classic in the theatre. 7.30pm. Tickets: £11.00 and £9.00 available from www.littletheatrewells. org or tel: 01749 9672280.

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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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DEPENDABLE, QUALITY DENTISTRY WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST

In previous editions I described how the prevention of injury and disease is central to our approach to 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 having trained both as a dentist and as doctor. I am 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 also 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).

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DEPENDABLE INDEPENDENT DENTAL CARE At Priory Dental we pride ourselves on providing high quality family dentistry. We currently have capacity for new private patients and are able to offer the option of joining 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.

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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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COMIC RELIEF COMMUNITY CASH GRANTS

Somerset Community Foundation (SCF) has allocated more than £18,000 to community groups and projects across Somerset, through the Comic Relief Community Cash fund.

A total of twenty Comic Relief Community Cash grants of £500£1,000 were given to local Somerset projects including:

BLUE PLAQUE UNVEILED

A Blue Plaque was unveiled on Barclays bank in Wells Market Place by manager Alison Potter after a witty poem read by Town Crier Len Sweales.

The Barclays plaque records how the notorious Judge Jeffreys came to Wells and tried 542 people in one day in 1685 for joining the Duke of Monmouth’s rebellion against King James II. All but one were convicted and 94 executed.

The plaque is the latest in a series designed to tell local people more about the history of the place they live and create a tourist trail to benefit the city’s economy.

WELLS CITY HARRIERS

Wells City Harriers provides training sessions for athletes and runners of all ages from their two training bases at Wells Rugby Club and Millfield School track in Street each and every week, all year round.

Founded in the early 1980’s, the Club prides itself on having trained several English Schools Champions and a number of senior athletes that have gone on to compete for Team GB, whilst also providing sessions for those new to athletics or looking to come back to running in order to keep fit.

With a membership profile from age 8 to 78 there is something for all the members, including various social events such as monthly pub runs. There are just under 200 active members supported by a host of qualified coaches and officials. For full details check the website at www. wellscityharriers.org.uk.

NEW ADMINSTRATOR OF WELLS CATHEDRAL ANNOUNCED

Wells Cathedral is delighted to announce that Mrs Jackie Croft will join Wells Cathedral as Administrator from 25 September.

The Cathedral Administrator plays an important role in the life of the Cathedral as its senior administrative and financial officer, charged with advising the Chapter, coordinating operations and being one of the Cathedral’s leading ambassadors in the city and county.

Jackie is currently the Cathedral Administrator at Lincoln Cathedral, a position she has held for three years. Looking forward to her new role, Jackie says: “I’m delighted to be joining Wells as the Cathedral embarks on a new and exciting period of development….. I am really looking forward to working with everyone to ensure that the Cathedral continues to inspire, makes a difference by enriching lives and is accessible for all to enjoy, both now and in the future.“ Jackie succeeds Dr Paul Richards, who retired in June 2017, and she will be installed as Administrator during Evensong at Wells Cathedral on Sunday 24 September 2017 at 3pm.

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THE LAUNCH OF MENDIP ROCKS! FESTIVAL

Saturday 30 September: This is the launch of ‘Rocktober’, the popular Mendip Rocks! Festival of Geology which runs until the end of October.

The launch of “Rocktober” is a family fun day based around the Market Place in Wells, from 10am until 4pm.

The festival partners from Mendip Hills AONB, Somerset Earth Science Centre and The Mendip Society have organised a geotrail around the town, with fun activities for the children at each stop off point with stamps on a card to collect at each. The trail begins in the Market Square, then off around the Bishop’s Palace Moat and ending at Wells & Mendip Museum.

Visit www.mendiphillsaonb.org.uk or facebook @Mendip Rocks Festival of Geology

TALENT NEEDED!

You’ve heard of Britain’s Got Talent? Well, St Thomas’ has talent as well!!

If you can sing, tell a joke, do magic or would like to be a part of our fun and sparkling fund-raising gala, contact Catie on 01749 939 264. We need lots of talent to take to the stage.

The gala will take place on Saturday 7 October in the St Thomas Church Hall with all proceeds going to the St Thomas’ Development fund.

F I N E LINES The art of Glyn Kitcatt

Monday to Saturday from 2nd September 11 a.m. till 5p.m.

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WELLS CITY BAND

Sunday 24 September: A concert in Seager Hall, Union Street, Wells in aid of 'Open the Book' which helps pay for new costumes and props for taking bible stories into local schools.

4.30-6pm. £7.50 including a pizza break. Limited seating so tickets can be reserved in advance from Jane Hill 01749675668

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40” SMART LED TV • Full HD1080p high definition Adaptive Backlight Dimming • FreeviewHD & Freesat tuners • Full catch-up service with FreeviewPlay • ‘A+’ energy rating •

SALE £999 WAS £1349

Fabric range ‘A’

22 Phillips Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 3UZ Tel. 01934 626326

Open from Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 5.30pm. Closed Sunday.

Free delivery throughout Somerset, North Somerset & Bristol* *Subject to minimum order value of £150. All offers subject to availability.

‘WAS / MAN REC PRICE / RRP’ charged in-store between 30.05.2017 & 30.06.2017. 0817. E&OE.

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High Street Street BA16 0EaW Tel. 01458 445555

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