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’M nEvER quite sure, when it comes to long-dead writers, whether it is the anniversary of their birth, their death or the publication of their most significant book that should be commemorated. If it’s their birth, then television, radio and the newspapers have been very remiss in overlooking the centenary in June of one of England’s most highly acclaimed 20th century novelists.

Barbara Pym was born on 2nd June 1913. She had six novels published between 1950 and 1961 but with the onset of the ‘swinging sixties’ the subjects and style of her fiction – gentle observations of the eccentricities of everyday life, delicately written with understated humour – went out of fashion and she failed to find a publisher for her subsequent books. But in 1977 when the Times Literary Supplement invited a selection of critics to name the writers they considered to be the most underrated in the previous 75 years, Barbara Pym was the only living author to be mentioned by more than one critic. After having had nothing published for 16 years the enthusiastic praise from Philip Larkin and Lord David Cecil generated renewed interest in her work. A new novel, ‘Quartet in Autumn’, was accepted for publication and was so well received that it was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. And her six earlier books were republished as paperbacks.

There followed two more new works, the latter published shortly after her death in January 1980, then two of the novels that had been rejected in the 1960s and a third that was her earliest completed novel but never submitted for publication. And a collection of material from her diaries, notebooks and letters was published in 1984 in the form of an autobiography.

Countless writers and critics have lauded her skills as a novelist, among them John Betjeman who described her as ‘a splendid humorous writer’, Philip Larkin who felt ‘she has a unique eye and ear for the small poignancies and comedies of everyday life’, and Jilly Cooper for whom ‘Barbara Pym’s

gentle, slyly comic novels always remind me of Jane Austen’. Her work has also been compared with that of Anthony Trollope and Stella Gibbons.

Her childhood was spent on the edge of the small town of Oswestry in Shropshire and in the last decade of her life she lived in the Oxfordshire village of Finstock. Her intimate knowledge of rural areas not very different to Visitorland is apparent in several of her novels and especially in ‘A Few Green Leaves’, the last book she wrote.

In it she explores in her gently ironic style the quiet revolution in English village life in the 1970s, conveying for 21st century readers a vivid sense of how it was some 40 years ago when that part of the English social scene was changing increasingly fast.

The American branch of the Barbara Pym Society celebrated her centenary earlier this year. Why in England did we let it pass unnoticed?

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Sir, This is just a reminder to your readers that The Red Cross charity theatre trip bookings that need to close at the end of July are for Ghost the Musical, Cats, Evita, Dirty Dancing and West Side Story.

Booking for these may be made at www.theatretrips.webeden. co.uk or on 01458 273085.

The full programme of theatre trips can be seen on the website as above. Hairspray is only available if the theatre still has spare tickets.

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Sir, My name is Colin Dorey and I am just emailing with regards to the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. I am the son of Peter and Jean Dorey of Gillingham, Dorset who were appointed MBE's for their services to children.

They have been foster parents for 40 years now and have looked after over 65 children during this time, from babies to teenagers!

My parents have helped so many children and their families that there are too many to mention, but many stay in touch and they have been invited to weddings of children they have looked after, as well as Christenings, etc.

Over the last 40 years they have gone out of their way to help and have sacrificed many things.

I believe in those 40 years they have only had 5 holiday trips and been out of the country 3 times, 2 of them to visit myself here in Sweden. They have never really decorated their home as they have always had children running around and dad has always said when they give up fostering then he will do up the house, but seeing as they are both well into their 60's and still have a house full of kids, I can't see that happening anytime soon!! now you may wonder why I have sent you this email, well first as you can guess I am very proud and want everyone to know. Secondly we all know the stories of the popstars, sportsmen, actors and politicians and what they have done, but we don't always hear enough about people like my parents. I know I would

Peter & Jean Dorey of Gillingham, who were appointed MBEs in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

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The Royal British Legion Baltonsborough Branch - 90 years old and going strong

Sir, The British Legion was formed nationally on 1 July 1921, granted a Royal Charter in 1925 and became The Royal British Legion on 1 July 1971.

Having been requested to produce a history of our local village Branch, to commemorate its formation 90 years ago this year: 22 February 1923 to be exact, this has proved somewhat difficult - so far. Your help will be appreciated.

In December 1923 a concert was held in the Baltonsborough village school, then sited on Martin St/Church Walk, at which The British Legion handed over the ownership of the village war memorial and site to the Parish Council by giving them the deeds.

The responsibility for the maintenance of the Garden was retained by the village British Legion in an undertaking given at that ceremony and has been kept to this day.

My research visits to Somerset County archives produced nothing. Brief coverage of the quest in the local press including The Visitor and the Parish News & Views, also produced very little apart from two interesting meetings with two ‘old’ villagers on their family memories based on the British Legion Hall sited on Ham Street, near St Dunstan’s stone, where much of the village social activities took place. The Hall was known and referred to as the Legion Hut. With thanks to Joan Higgins and Maureen Spraggen for responding.

My research has also included

the reading of several decades of Parish News, now called News & Views, where the British Legion, and its hall, are mentioned in connection with numerous village social activities; weekly youth club, wedding / christening receptions, dances and regular bingo sessions. The Legion hall was used for a children’s party to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, having a television set specially installed for the occasion. Thanks to Louise Clapp for the use of her archives for the back issues of The Parish News. In passing I would mention that the current format and information contained in the News & Views is considerably more informative about village life, activities and views than hitherto. To fully appreciate that comment you would have to read the earlier editions!

As reported in the Central Somerset Gazette in 1961 the then vicar, Rev. C W Bishop, said in an interview “... there is no village hall, we have to associate with The British Legion for all public events in the village.” I am sure it was not intended to come across like that but more an expression of the widespread frustration in the village at there being no village Hall! A village hall was established on the north side of the Playing Fields in September 1976. At present I do not know when the Legion Hall closed.

All the above illustrates how central the British Legion (and its hall) held an important role in the life of Baltonsborough.

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Branch continues its participation in village activities having a strong membership, actively arranging regular talks on a wide range of topics at its meetings and the annual summer BBQ has become a tradition extremely well supported by the village.

Through a series of annual village Poppy Concerts in the late 1990’s to 2005 and specifically the joint one held at Strode Theatre, Street, the local RBL were able to contribute to both the Pre-School Group which enabled them to meet some stringent financial OFSTED requirements and thereby able to continue and also contributed 50% to the purchase of the original chairs for the present village hall.

Today, as in the original concept, the local RBL Branch through its Welfare provides assistance and practical help to local ex service personnel quietly and in confidence. It is also responsible for organising the annual village Service of Remembrance in november. now, about that history detail.

With the disbanding of the Women’s Section of the Branch during 1975 their Standard was laid up. Their last Standard Bearer was Freda Walton.

In St Dunstan’s Church, adjacent to the north door, there remains the brass wall plate for the Standard, Women’s Section.

Does any-one have any knowledge what happened to the Standard?

I wish to complete our village Branch history therefore any help, information and in particular photographs that show both the Men’s and, in particular, the Women’s Standards, and even photographs of that British Legion Hall/activities within would be much appreciated. Thank you.

If you wish to chat about our village Legion history and your Legion Hall memories an opportunity could be at the 90th year celebratory event arranged for Sunday 28 July in the village Hall. Should you wish to contact me earlier please do so.

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Cllr Pothecary said ‘I am absolutely delighted to be Mayor of Gillingham and I promise to put the best interests of our community before all other considerations.’

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Castle Cary’s own Somerset carnivals champion, Gordon Stockman, has been awarded the MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

This award for ‘Services to West Country Illuminated Carnivals’ is truly deserved as Gordon, along with his wife Sue, was instrumental in setting up the Carnivals in Somerset Promotions Project which promotes, records and preserves carnival history for generations to come.

New Mayor pledges to put Gillingham first!

The new Mayor of Gillingham, Cllr val Pothecary, was sworn in at the Annual Council meeting on 28th May. On accepting her term of office Cllr Pothecary thanked the outgoing Mayor, Cllr Steve Joyce, for all his hard work in representing the town over the past year. She also thanked her fellow councillors for electing her

Sad News

The month of May brought sad news to the Britannia Carnival Club with the loss of one of its founder members – nigel (aka Harold) Strickland; an active member up to the end of last year, when his poor health started to get the better of him.

Harold will be hugely missed by so many - as a great friend to all that knew him, as an enthusiastic club member, and staunch supporter of local carnivals. Just as importantly he will be fondly remembered as the 12th man for Yeovil Football Club, but sadly he never knew they had won the League 1 play-off, having passed away just the day before ‘the match’. In the early years, Harold not only helped to build the floats, but also performed on them. He put his hand to painting, wiring lighting fixtures and the odd dance routine. Over the years many of the youngsters have been blessed by his knowledge and experience. In the latter years he

took up the role of ground crew dressed uniquely in his white overalls (not the usual blue or red). Last October he was determined to attend Castle Cary Carnival (he had never missed one). Escorted down by Chairman Jiggys’ son Paul, he had pride of place - front row seat by ‘Heathers’ flower shop, being treated like a Lord and waited on by the Burch family, enjoying himself with a pint in his hand.

You many remember that Britannia club did not take a cart out last year, but entered with a walking group; Harold attended both Shepton Mallet and Wells Carnivals, travelling in the escort van feasting on Jenny’s fabulous cakes – a true carnivalite to the end.

Our cart will go out this year in the memory of both Harold and Bob Kingston; no doubt both looking down upon us, discussing what should have been done to have made it so much better, but hopefully thoroughly enjoying it.

New management arrangements for Wincanton Sports Centre

The Trustees of the Wincanton Community Sports Centre (WCSC) have decided that due to its ongoing success it needs professional management, and

have agreed with South Somerset District Council that the running of WCSC should be passed to a professional leisure organisation.

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Chartered Accountant Robert Stone and employee Carolyn Ball raised £169 for Vaughan Lee House Residential Care Home on Saturday 8th June at Ilminster Experience’s Food & Craft Market.

Carolyn Ball raised £169 for vaughan Lee House Residential Care Home through a draw for a wooden elephant stacking set, hand made and donated by Barry Hooper, The Ark Man, as well as from the sale of cakes (donated by Helen McDonald of The Buttercross Tearooms, Somerton), and chicken curry pies (given by Steve & vicki Kiernan of Willows of Somerset delicatessen in Shepton Beauchamp).

The elephant draw was won by Mrs B Irish.

Robert would like to thank everyone who bought cakes and pies and made such generous donations to vaughan Lee House.

Robert Stone said: ‘Ilminster Experience's Food & Craft Market was extremely well

Bruton United Football Club have received a grant of £12,000 from the Football Foundation, the country’s largest sports charity, allowing them to repair and replace their existing pitch which is currently considered too dangerous for use, causing teams to have to play away from the town. Work on the pitch will include new drains, application of fertiliser and over sowing of seed to ensure fast drainage time and high pitch quality.

The new surface will help to improve the game in the area and ensure the required matches are played, as well as increase the number of junior sized pitches available to meet the demands of Bruton United FC’s expanding youth teams.

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SOMERTON A RELATIvE, now long deceased, of a neighbour of mine always kept a diary when she went on holiday – not a lengthy narrative of what she’d seen and done but an assemblage of brief notes to jog her memory in the days and years ahead. In the autumn of 1964 she visited Somerton and noted that the Market Place was ‘far superior to Dunster, in our opinion’, the church had ‘a very high ceiling beautifully carved’ and its 1626 altar table ‘had bulbous legs, carved and coloured’ and had ‘cost £4’.

On a sunny Saturday afternoon in early June I brought an old friend to see Somerton for the first time. For most of the year he splits his time between industrial Corby in northamptonshire,

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right-angle junction of the town’s two original medieval main streets – Broad Street and West Street – with the 17th century Butter Cross and Old Town Hall in the centre. On the south side the White Hart Inn is certainly of medieval origin and allegedly incorporates some of the walls of an ancient castle that once stood on the site. Currently it is closed and enshrouded in scaffolding as the extensive refurbishment I mentioned in last December’s Visitor is now well under way.

Because it’s a listed building in a conservation area the changes will not harm the important parts of the structure or its setting, but they should help to ensure that the White Hart continues to thrive for many years to come.

Re-opening is planned for sometime in July, I’m told. The adjacent Globe is similarly ancient and interesting, being originally called The Angel and mentioned in the parish records as long ago as 1616. It has telltale signs of having once been an important coaching inn.

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SOMERTON feature of the parish church on the north side of the Market Place is the unusual octagonal tower.

Parts of the church date from the early 13th century, the nave was rebuilt in the mid-14th century, and the timber roof dating from around 1510 is certainly ‘beautifully carved’ and is one of the finest in Somerset. Reputedly carved by monks from Muchelney Abbey, it comprises around 7,000 separate pieces with each tie beam supporting a pair of dragons that gradually increase in size towards the altar.

On the east side of the Market Place stands the former Red Lion coaching inn. This important listed building dates mainly from the 1770s but includes elements of the previous building on the site, and in recent years it has been sensitively converted into eight town houses while retaining the historic frontage. On the west side, by the front gate to the churchyard, stands the Ladysmith Memorial Hall, better known as the Parish Rooms, and across the road is the Old

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A stroll round the Market Place and along Broad Street to Cow Square well repays the effort for almost every building displays something of interest and many are listed as being of special

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For a diverse range of entertainments Somerton stages an annual Summer Arts Festival. now in its 26th year it runs from Friday 12th to Saturday 20th July and offers upwards of 30 events including a Flower Festival (in the United Reformed Church on the 12th and 13th), a Market Fair (in the Square on the 13th), a Funday (on Somerton Sports Field on the 14th) and an Art and Photography Exhibition (in the Parish Rooms from 16th to 20th). Tribute bands provide most of the pop music (nightly in the Festival Marquee on the Sports Field), but other musical tastes a re ca t ered for wit h a new Orleans jazz session (in The Unicorn Hotel on the 19th), an organ recital and clarinet concert (both in the Parish Church on the 13th), and the Military Wives Choir from RnAS Yeovilton in concert with the Kingsbury Episcopi band (in the Parish Church on the 17th). In addition there are talks, a history walk, a

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SOMERTON quiz night and a writers’ forum, so there really is something for almost everyone.

Times, dates and venues of all the events are detailed in the souvenir programme, price £2.50 from the festival office in Overt Locke’s shop on West Street, telephone 0792 850 8700 or email festivaltickets@btinternet.com.

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ARTS The Abundance Garden Trail - Somerset Art Weeks 2013

Seven of Somerset's most magnificent gardens will be the locations for eight dramatic new artworks and installations during the Somerset Art Weeks festival, running from 21st September 6th October 2013.

Devised by Somerset Art Works in association with the national Garden Scheme, and funded by Arts Council England, The Abundance Garden Trail will comprise a series of site specific contemporary commissions, placing the new and challenging works within the cultivated garden landscapes of Somerset. The eight artists (Megan Calver, Fiona Campbell, Alison Cockcroft, Kitty Hiller, Leah Hislop, Sue Palmer, Bryony Tidball and Gillian Widden) will respond to the theme of abundance in their own way, whether in social, cultural, political or historical terms. Working closely with the garden owners they will look to use locally sourced materials to compliment (or contrast) the landscape, culture and history of each site.

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‘I know you, I’m sure I know you,’ said an elderly farmer who had stopped Michael Cooper in his car, in order to drive his cows along the road. ‘You’re Michael Cooper the artist aren’t you?’

‘Yes that’s right’ replied the also aging artist glowing with the pleasure of recognition, only to come suddenly down to earth as the old gentleman continued. ‘Ah, I thought you were dead.’

Evidently rumours of his demise were exaggerated for though Michael is semi-retired now after many years with his own gallery in Clarks village, he still does the occasional commission and only last month sold three originals to a client in Kuwait. And now a collection of

A local Diary his highly detailed original watercolours is to be seen at an exhibition of his work at the Somerset Crafts Gallery, Avalon Marshes Centre, Westhay from 2nd - 31st July.

It is almost thirty years since Michael Cooper first opened his studio to the public at the top of the stairs in Crispin Hall in Street and since then the Ashcott based artist has gone on to paint many rusty old tractors, tumbledown barns, cattle and poultry and other disappearing scenes of Somerset and farming life.

The artist is an active member of Somerset Crafts the group of artists and craftspeople that maintain an all the year round display of their members work at the Avalon Marshes Centre near Westhay. As the monthly featured exhibition Michal’s display is very timely, as the Avalon Marshes Festival also takes place in July between the 22nd and 28th, when various events, talks and walks will take place and a Levels Best Farmers Market of local food producers will make apt neighbours for Michael’s exhibition of farming and country painting.

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LANGPORT I LIKE LAnGPORT. The town has a lot to offer anyone interested in local history and architecture, as I’ve written at some length in previous articles, and it’s a pleasant place to visit on a warm summer day. And it seems that other people agree, for when I was there in early June the town centre was bustling. Improved signage now provides a helpful welcome to visitors unfamiliar with the town,

and there is ample free car parking within easy walking distance of the shops and river.

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LANGPORT River Parrett in the marshy land below was an important means of transport, so a low causeway was built across the valley to the navigable waterside. Some writers claim it was built by the Romans although excavations suggest that it probably dates from sometime in the 12th century. In medieval times buildings lined both sides of the causeway on long narrow plots sloping back to the floodplain, and this layout is still largely intact today.

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Bow Street – date from different periods but most have narrow frontages reflecting the medieval land pattern, and it’s no illusion that some of them appear to be leaning backways, sinking gently into the floodplains of Cocklemoor and Littlemoor. Bow Bridge at the western end of the causeway is where for centuries barges brought commodities in from the Bristol Channel. The present three-arched stone bridge was built in the early 1840s to a design by William Gravatt, one of Brunel’s assistants,

to replace a medieval bridge which, having nine small arches, was a major obstacle to large boats bringing freight upstream to wharves further inland serving Ilchester, Thorney and Westport.

Traditional independent shops still predominate in Langport’s town centre, some occupying the intriguing mixture of buildings, some as old as 17th century, that line Bow Street and Cheapside and others round the corner on north Street and in the modern Parrett Close arcade by Cocklemoor car park.

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LANGPORT east, in the parish of Huish Episcopi, and it is the beautiful and much-photographed parish church of St Mary’s, Huish that now serves Langport as well.

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products has expanded to include local venison, duck, chicken and even pork tenderloin marinated in local cider. In addition there is a smokery shop selling the freshlysmoked fish and meat, and a restaurant serving food from the smokery.

Or, like me, you could simply sit in the sunshine on the river bank and immerse yourself in a good book. It’s hard to think of a nicer way to spend a warm afternoon, and if the sun gets too hot it’s just a short stroll to the shaded Town Garden. What a delightful way to complete a day in one of the most interesting old towns in Visitorland.

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Cooking ... Think about how you cook. Do you love to entertain or are you more of a ready meal person? If you socialise a lot then a more open plan kitchen would better suit your needs. Do you need a single oven or two or more? What about the microwave, will this sit on the worktop or would you prefer it built in?

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House & Home BATHrooMS IF YOU’RE PLANNING a new bathroom, redesigning isn't just about how it looks. Although looks are an important part, it needs to be practical too. Here's how to create the perfect space.

Why should you revamp your bathroom?

Apart from being one of the most

important rooms for your domestic needs, the bathroom is also one of the primary rooms, after the kitchen, that really helps to sell your house should you decide to move. So every aspect of your bathroom has to be well considered, from sanitary ware and fixtures down to flooring and wall finishes. By watching the budget and arming yourself with expert information, you can achieve the perfect balance.

Make it flexible - but be realistic

It's not just a question of asking yourself what your bathroom lacks - it's more about getting flexibility into the room to get it to work for you now and for years to come. You should never opt for a wet room or shower in place of a bath, for instance, because future buyers will always want a bath. But if you can fit both in, or at least a power shower over the bath, all the better.

Make the most of space

Try to create as much built-in storage as possible, which should save shelf space in other rooms.

Make it seem bigger

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You'll need at least one solid wall for privacy. If your room is minuscule, cover it with a reflective surface like glass, or bright white or pale tiles. Large tiles make a small space seem bigger, but conversely, so do very small ones, such as mosaics.

One floor is more

Keep the same bathroom flooring throughout. Failing that, fit a low shower tray and choose matching flooring. Trays come in all sorts of materials.

The taller the ceiling, the more enclosed the space will feel, so consider lowering your en-suite's ceiling. Ask the advice of your builder and perhaps experiment with white sheets pinned to the walls. Another must in a small space is good bathroom lighting,

so have halogen spots installed they mimic daylight and will instantly make the room seem larger. Ensure you get lighting that conforms to current building regs for shower rooms.

Open up your storage

In the tightest of spaces, open shelves are much more practical because you don't have to factor in space for opening doors and drawers. Have yours built under a vanity unit, to create more storage around the basin, too. choose a glazed shower panel that matches the sliding door panels to let more natural light into the shower cubicle. Similar glazed panels can be created by a glazier to your measurements and design.

Once again, consult your local tradesmen and get quotes.

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BEdrooMS Planning the Bedroom

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incorporate space for these.

You're bound to need plenty of storage, so think about what's to be stored, and the best way of doing it - for example, if you've got lots of suits or dresses, you'll require wardrobes with plenty of hanging space, whereas drawers will suffice for casual clothes.

Assess the layout

Where you place your furniture will be dictated by the size and shape of your bedroom, and the position of the windows and door.

First decide where the bed will go,

as this will take up the most space.

Don't even think about pushing one side up against a wall - this is not a good look and incredibly impractical if there are two of you sharing it. As you need to be able to walk around it easily, ideally allow 75cm upwards clearance either side, which gives enough space for bedside cabinets. If you've got your heart set on buying a new, larger bed - perhaps a 180cm super king size rather than a 140cm double - you could just about get away with a gap of just 45cm on each side.

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Leisure & Tra vel Galhampton Party in the Park 2013

Galhampton’s Party in the Park is back on Saturday 13th July. It began nine years ago as a fund raising event for the village charity and it has grown into an established and popular event both within the local area and beyond.

There will be eight exciting and varied bands including the wonderful Lightning Seeds

(Acoustic) as the headline act.

Led by the highly talented Ian Broudie, one of the UK’s finest songwriters and producers, they have 12 top 20 hits to their name, including ‘Pure’, ‘Sugar coated Iceberg’ and, of course, the 1996 football anthem ‘Three Lions,’ and will provide a truly memorable end to another great day. Also appearing are up and coming cockney ska boys Buster Shuffle, aptly described as a ‘young Madness’, the highly entertaining Hobo Jones & the Junkyard Dogs, billed as Britain’s answer to Hayseed Dixie and who played a wonderful set last year, the

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There will also be the usual broad range of high quality hot and cold food with plenty of choice at the bar and all at very reasonable prices. The children’s activity tent, run by the village playgroup, will be there again as will the friendly, relaxed atmosphere that has made Party in the Park so popular. Parking is free.

Tickets are just £18 for adults with under-12s free and are on sale now. It is recommended you get your tickets in good time.

Any tickets left will be available on the gate for £20. For more details and to buy tickets visit www.galhampton.com. All proceeds will again go to the village charity. The village hall is the only community building in the village and a vital part of village life; it has to be rebuilt and Party in the Park will raise vital funds to help keep it open!

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A Lecture - 25th July 2013

The Society of Friends of the Fleet Air Arm Museum (SOFFAAM) are delighted to announce that Major-General Julian Thompson cB, OBE, Royal Marines (Retd.) will

deliver a talk at The Fleet Air Arm Museum on his experiences as commander of 3 commando Brigade during ‘Operation corporate’ the liberation of the Falkland Islands in 1982.

Educated at Sherborne School, Julian Thompson joined the Royal Marines aged 18 and served on seven continents over 34 years. Following the invasion of the Falkland Islands

by Argentina on 2 April 1982 Julian received orders for Royal Marines from 40, 42 and 45 commando, plus soldiers from 2nd and 3rd Battalions the Parachute Regiment to sail at short notice for the South Atlantic and to be prepared to fight a war 8,000 miles from home. Diplomacy having failed, the Brigade made successful amphibious landings at San carlos on East Falkland during the early hours of 21 May. This was the start of a gruelling three week ‘yomp’ across waterlogged terrain in severe weather conditions surviving mostly on basic rations. After advance operations by Special Forces and thanks to outstanding support by the Royal and Merchant Navies, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Harriers and helicopters from the Fleet Air Arm and RAF, 3 commando Brigade joined by troops from 5 Infantry Brigade made a final push to

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Since retiring Julian has forged a career as a military historian and lecturer. Author of a large number of published works his books include the definitive ‘3 commando Brigade in the Falklands No Picnic’.

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Wincanton Community Hospital Open Day & Fete

The Friends of Wincanton community Hospital (formerly Verrington Hospital) agreed some six years ago that they would discuss major projects with the NHS to jointly fund improvements and additions to the hospital. The ‘Friends’ committee started with the general upgrade of the hospital wards and the car park where £750,000 was funded by the committee towards the overall expenditure of close on £2,000,000 to give the hospital a more modern look and bring it up to the latest clinical requirements.

An Open Day has been organised for Sunday 30th June

2013 when the formal opening of the Dr. Marcus Fellows Radiology suite (with a new X-Ray and Scanner unit) will take place. All members of the public are invited to this event which includes a Hog Roast and viewing of the equipment from 11am to 4pm in the hospital’s Blackmore Day Ward. Some car parking will be available at the hospital with an overflow car park at King Arthur’s School which is nearby.

The formal unveiling of the Radiology Suite will take place at 1pm along with the commencement of the free hog roast.

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The Sixth annual Steam and Vintage Fair is to be held on the 27th and 28th July, from 10.00am – 5.00pm. Attractions include steam vehicles both on and off rails, stationary engines, vintage vehicles of all genres, crafts and models with both static and working displays, model boats on and off the water, trade stands and much more. This is organised by one of the volunteer GLR stalwarts, Steve Rodd, who ensures that there is plenty of real ales and cider in the licensed bar! Admission to the show site is just £3 for adults, concessions £2. (Please note; this does not include train fares for the railway). See the Steam and Vintage site on Facebook, and the GLR web-site, www.glronline.co.uk

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Cycle-Babble IT'S SUMMER and so for the cycling world that means it's time for the big dance. At the end of June the Tour de France rolls out from corsica at the start of its 3360km, three week long journey around l'hexagon. And this year the bash is going to be bigger than ever.

For 2013 is the 100th edition of this great race. That, coupled with Sir Bradley Wiggins win last year and his Sky team-mate chris Froome looking a good bet to emulate him this year, means that interest in this year's race is even higher than normal. Something that the publishing houses of the world have not been too slow to notice. The last few months have seen a huge number of new releases celebrating the history of the race (my own - Mountain Kings – included). Now I have declared that interest, let's look at one of the other tomes just released that came winging its way through my door the other day.

Mapping Le Tour by Ellis Bacon is a wonderfully presented, 336 page long, hardback, coffee-table sized book that looks back at every Tour since its inception in 1903. Whilst there are books available that offer far more historical detail, what sets Bacon's apart is the quality and detail of the maps that accompany his text.

No other offering that I am aware of provides such beautifully created route maps. Each year's edition is presented across a double page spread, with text briefly detailing the highlights of the race along with that year's ‘fast facts’: start and finish point; total distance; longest stage; highest point; number of mountain stages; number of starters and finishers; winning time; average speed and the final podium, alongside a route map in the style of the age. The book also contains some terrific photographs from across the years. Whilst some were familiar to me from other books I've read, many others were new to me.

Personally I would have liked a bit more detail on the story of each year's race. Bacon's text gives but the briefest of insights. For example the 1948 edition, an extraordinary race won by Gino Bartali, that arguably helped prevent his native Italy from slipping into civil war, is given just four paragraphs. For me that's a bit of a shame, even if its title reflects the real focus of the book – i.e. the highly visual maps.

The book also contains two other sections and here we do get more detail. The first gives a stage by stage preview of the 2013 Tour, again complete with full route map.

With the same space given to every single 2013 stage as that given for an entire edition for previous years, it feels a little unbalanced. Apart from the absence of stage profiles, it's the sort of thing I'd expect to see in a dedicated Tour preview magazine rather than a book and I think will quickly feel dated once the race is over.

The final section works better for me. Here Bacon has detailed 20 of the Tour's most memorable places, from mountains like Mont Ventoux and Alpe d'Huez to oft-visited cities such as Bordeaux, and of course the champs-Élysées, the now traditional ending point of every race. Again we get a wonderfully presented, retro-style map, for each of the places, but we are also treated to some of the stories that have been played out there, bringing to life why these places are so special.

Whilst personally I would have preferred not to have had the 2013 preview, and instead used that space for more historical perspective, there's much to like about this book. It looks great and is illustrated wonderfully.

The detailed maps give Tour fans something that hasn't been on offer before and the text will give any newcomers to the sport a quick insight into the fascinating history of this great event. Just be prepared to go elsewhere to expand that initial knowledge.

Mapping Le Tour, published by collins, is available now, rrp £25.

ISBN: 978-0-00-750978-2.

Before signing off I'd just like to mention a charity ride being undertaken by the son of a colleague of mine. In September chris Medland is riding from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, over the towering peaks of the Pyrenees, in support of Macmillan charity. It's a really tough route, taking in many Tour de France mountains, including one day that includes the Tourmalet, Aspin and Peyresourde in succession - not for the faint-hearted. chris aims to raise over £3000 for this great cause. If you'd like to help him meet that target please go to his blog for more details: www.chrismedland.com Giles Belbin.

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MOTOR ING VINTAGE Motor Cycling IS YOUR GLASS half full or half empty? I would like to think that mine is half full because I consider myself lucky to have the toys I own and be able to use them. Most enthusiasts always have another goal to lust after, either their ultimate bike or car or whatever your interest may be. I am very lucky to possess the toys I have and no longer crave to own even faster, or more desirable or expensive machines.

Very few club members have only one machine and with a choice in the stable what more could we ask for. What prompted these thoughts was watching the news on the television. When you see the plight of people living in shacks with very few possessions and not enough food to feed the family, then what chance would any of them have to participate in a hobby such as ours?

Now there are two ways to proceed from here, one is that we

should sell all our possessions and give the money to those in need, and the second is that we should get out and use our vehicles in the knowledge and satisfaction that we can do so, and thank our lucky stars in the process. I am choosing the second option and urge every enthusiast to do the same.

Remember that many events do raise money for charity in which case everyone wins.

The opportunity to do as I suggest is readily available during July. The Somerset Section has a guest speaker for its club night on the 4th. A few days later on the 7th will be the Veteran and Vintage and Anniversary Run from cossington, an evening meet at Gurney Slade on the 18th and on the 28th they have a Ride to Sammy Millers Museum in Hampshire. The Wessex Veteran and Vintage Section have their Beaded Edge Run from Shillingstone on the 28th. The Dorset Section has a car and Bike Meet at Pulham on the 10th, followed on the14th with the Veteran and Vintage Run from Alweston, and on the 17th by the

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Remember also the Dorset Sections Lunch Meet on the first Wednesday (3rd) and the Breakfast Meet on the last Saturday (27th) of each month.

You will therefore see that events are plentiful so no excuses for not riding. As usual for further information on any of these events ring 01935-872528.

The Dorset Section recently held its Weymouth Week which was well supported as usual by visitors from all over the country. Even some from Belgium and Holland.

Blessed with fairly good weather again this event is now well established. The week starts with our traditional Weymouth Run on the Sunday and this is followed by five days of riding around scenic Dorset calling at places of interest and covering about a hundred miles per day. Entertainments in a marquee in the evenings makes for a very social week during which old friendships are renewed and new friendships made.

There is plenty of scope within Dorset to find new places to visit and routes to get you there, so this event can remain fresh for years to

come. My only disappointment was that not more local riders from Dorset and the surrounding counties took part. Not counting the marshals and officials I think that only five Dorset members rode in the Weymouth Run, which is our premier event of the season, and few others rode in the five subsequent days. I wonder why?

Several people have enquired about the progress of my Rover rebuild. Well little has happened as my workshop facilities are now practically zero. The good news for us is that the building of our new house is now proceeding at pace.

Three and a half weeks ago we had a habitable bungalow, that has disappeared and the new building is up to floor level. We hope the current fine weather continues as this will make the whole process speed ahead.

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furrowed brow. Therefore all work must be done in fine weather as poor weather dictates a very different state of affairs. My recent riding events have taken me to parts of cornwall, Devon, Somerset and most of Dorset.

Mostly held in warm and dry summer weather there has been much to be enjoyed. Typically my recent trip to cornwall saw the route following the small coast roads from Wadebridge right down to Lands End. The sky was blue and the spectacular views were clear, the sea was as blue as the sky and calm. With bluebells and wild flowers in abundance and the smell of wild garlic in the air, and with superb coastal views and pretty countryside anyone not enjoying such a trip must be riding with their eyes closed. Without the encumbrance of waterproof overtrousers and thick gloves and many layers of warm woolly jumpers it somehow gives a sense of freedom and wellbeing.

There are such wonderful places to visit in this country of ours I often question the attractiveness of going abroad. Good weather does however bring up alternative problems and a pet hate of mine is to see young people riding motorcycles and scooters wearing vests or short sleeved shirts, shorts and even flip-flop shoes. This is madness and proper protective clothing must be worn at all times, even on short rides. Grazes to arms and legs is one thing but severe gravel rash to limbs involving loss of flesh is quite another. My message to all motorcyclists is to please be sensible and ride with the correct kit, no matter how hot the temperature rises.

I am now off to examine my collection of bikes and bits and may take a glass of something cool and refreshing with me.

What I can tell you is that my glass is definitely half full, I trust and hope that yours is likewise.

Rod Hann.

The BBc’s popular early evening programme, Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, was filmed recently at Lawrences of crewkerne with celebrity participants Fern Britton and her husband Phil Vickery. In the company of two experienced antiques experts, James Braxton and Mark Stacey, the foursome had travelled around Devon and Somerset for two days purchasing antiques. They all arrived at the crewkerne saleroom to see how their judgments had paid off when the lots were offered to a packed room of the usual eager dealers and collectors. Under the hammer, there was a surprising variety on offer. The teams had bought some eye-catching pieces, including an ash bench, a 1950’s seesaw head modelled as a cockerel, some commemorative silver coins, two vintage wooden stepladders and a tiny carved wood model of a seated bear. More unusual lots included an assortment that contained tribal spears and a hockey stick, a curious rustic pottery jug modelled as a green owl and a rare Arcadian crestedware model of a nurse attending to a soldier. ‘We must remain tightlipped about how well the teams performed,’ says Lawrences’ managing director, Helen carless. ‘All will be revealed when the programme is shown on BBc2 later in the year. Suffice to say there were many joyful surprises and a few slight disappointments, but one item made almost twenty times its purchase price. Of course, it was a pleasure to welcome Phil and Fern

Phil Vickery, Helen Carless of Lawrences, Fern Britton and Richard Kay of Lawrences, in the Crewkerne saleroom after their lots had been sold.

to Lawrences. They really entered into the spirit of the occasion and, as the proceeds will all go to Children in Need, we didn’t object

to the participants all cheering loudly when they turned a profit – and there were quite a few of those!’

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You never know what you’ll find ...

Gold & Silver Jewellery Wanted Best prices paid for wedding rings, pendants, chains, bracelets, and broken items, etc.

Phone Jenny Martin Castle Cary

01963 350733

Beaminster Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair Saturday 13 th July public Hall BEaminStEr Dorset

9.30am – 4.00pm

✱ NExT FAIr ✱ Saturday 10 th August Bookings & Enquiries Meadow Fairs 01297 24446

First anniversary celebrations 2nd – 4th august 2013 Friday 2nd august: evening vintage Fashion Show with pop-up restaurant Saturday 3rd august: classic cars & live Music vintage Fair and Flea Markets Saturday and Sunday contact Marion on 07922 176141 for bookings

antiques bazaar, South Street crewkerne, ta18 8ag OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK EASY FREE PARKING * CAFÉ

www.antiquesbazaar.co.uk

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Wessex Music

Wessex Music has been looking after local musicians for over eleven years. Gary and Tim are both professional members of the National Association of Musical Instrument Repairers (NAMIR) and are well placed to advise on any aspect of your musical journey.

They stock a very wide range of instruments, accessories and sheet music and their friendly approachable attitude means you can ask them any question and get an honest answer. Wessex

Music only sell instruments they would be prepared to play themselves so call in, look around and have a go – you will enjoy it.

Yeovil Guitars

Yeovil Guitars is Yeovil's only full time guitar shop. Based out of town they can keep costs down.

Stock is Internet checked, and there are over 100 guitars on display, from Freshman Tanglewood, Vintage and Michael Kelly etc. Also stocked is a range of AMPS with prices from £40 - £700.

Professional advice available, plus lessons, repairs and set-ups. call in and play, parking is free!

Ace Acoustics

Ace Acoustics the music shop in castle cary continues to grow from strength to strength. They stock a huge range of instruments, audio and lighting equipment, accessories and gifts. Drum tuition is also available on site by talented tutor Ben cornish. Business Partners Martin and Niki Atkins have increased their hire catalogue to

suit demand, with Mobile Staging, P.A. Sound & Lighting, Disco’s and Sound & Lighting Engineers. They cater for all kinds of events from School and Theatre productions to Indoor / Outdoor Events.

Ace Acoustics, castle cary, BA7 7BU. Tel: 01963 351313 Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm. www.aceacoustics.co.uk

Mike Manning Audio

Mike opened his first shop in Yeovil over 28 years ago, stocking and demonstrating a range of

Yeovil Guitars can be found on the Lufton Trading Estate.

Mike Manning Audio, Silver Street, Yeovil.

The Music Shop in Castle Cary  Keyboards  Guitars  Drums  P.A. Equipment   Stage, Sound & Light Hire 

For all Your events tel: 01963 351313 www.aceacoustics.co.uk

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quality hi-fi products not before available outside of the larger towns.

The staff at Mike Manning Audio are all music and home cinema enthusiasts, NOT commission based salesmen.

Between them they have amassed over 50 years experience of demonstrating, selling and installing 'quality' audio and video equipment. Their customer's have learned to trust their judgement and expertise.

Demonstrations, of both Hi-fi and Home cinema, are carried

out in a relaxed and un-pressured manner, making it a more pleasurable experience choosing your heart's (and ears) desire.

Remember ... experience counts.

So, you think you know your pop music, do you?

By John Osborne 1. Name the year when Oasis declared ‘Some Might Say’ for their first No.1.

2. ‘Could It Be Forever’. A 1972 hit for a teen heart-throb. Name him.

Sublime Folk 2013

Sublime Folk a great double bill of folk acts showcasing enough musical talent to fill a whole festival at The David Hall, South Petherton on Friday 19th July.

Headlining the event is Maurice Dickson from Belfast a superb vocalist, guitarist, and a terrific

3. St. Winifred’s School Choir had a No.1 in 1980 with which slushy song?

4. Name the 60’s group who were feeling ‘Glad All Over’ 5. Buddy Holly and the … ?

WIN a £10 VOUCHER to spend with any one advertiser in this Let’s Make Music feature. Entries by email or post to The Visitor Magazine, p.o.box 1, Castle Cary, Somerset, bA7 7bG, to arrive by Monday 15th July. Correct entries will be placed in a hat and the winner will be the first name drawn. songwriter. Maurice performs his own beautifully crafted original songs in tandem with traditional Irish instrumental music featuring the wonderful uilleann pipes of Catherine Ashcroft, from cumbria.

A jaw dropping performer catherine is a former junior All Britain champion on pipes and tin whistle. Also appearing is local musician Stompin' Dave Allen, winner of the FOAOTMAD banjo contest 2011 and 2013 and hailed

by Maverick Magazine as ‘One of the world’s greatest performers.’

Advance tickets are £10 (on the door £12) available from www.thedavid hall.org.uk The box office is open Wednesday and Friday 11am – 1.30pm, telephone 01460 240340.

Compton Pianos

Simon Beard of Godden & Curtis, Sherborne is a keen musician.

Established in Sherborne for over 25 years this well-known family business offers knowledgeable and practical advice to both its private and commercial customers. So

Musicians did you know we offer an excellent REpAIR SERVIcE on ...

Guitar Amplifiers Valve Audio p. A. Systems

whether you are an experienced musician, or just a novice they are happy to discuss your needs and let you try out their instruments.

Their product range includes new and used pianos - acoustic, upright and grand, plus digital pianos and keyboards - Yamaha and Kawai are just two of the popular makes stocked. Piano stools and musical accessories for woodwind and brass instruments are also available.

Visit the compton Pianos showroom at coldharbour in Sherborne to see their extensive range for yourself. Open Monday – Friday 11am – 5pm (closed Wednesday), Saturday 10am –12.30pm (other times by appointment) or call 01935 812973.

COmPTON PiANOS

... giving sound advice for over 25 years

 01935 812973 • New and Used Pianos • Acoustic Pianos - Upright & Grand • Digital Pianos and Keyboards Yamaha and Kawai • Piano Stools • musical instrument Accessories Expert advice available

Compton Pianos, Coldharbour SHERBORNE DT9 4AG

All leading makes repaired including SALES • SERVIcE • REpAIR

Your Local Independent Television and Audio Specialists

Greenhill • Sherborne • Dorset • DT9 4EW • Tel: 01935 813451 “Where customer care and after sales service is paramount”

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maRTOCK – business focus The Rose & Crown

The Rose & crown is a traditional village pub in Bower Hinton, open from 12noon to close Tuesday to Sunday.

Good home-cooked food is available from the Bar Menu, which includes Light bites and Main meals. You will also find a good selection of drinks available including two Real Ales, St Austell Tribute plus a Guest Ale. Regular entertainment includes a popular fortnightly Friday evening Quiz plus regular Live

Music, details can be found at www.therosiebowerhinton.co.uk If you’re into sport you can watch all the live Sky Sports action on their big screen. They also have a Pool table, Darts board and Skittle Alley available.

New players are always welcome.

For buffets and functions please contact Simon or Tracy.

With summer upon us why not dine alfresco in the picturesque walled gardens? Enjoy a meal with a refreshing jug of Pimms.

The lounge and bar serves a wide range of home-cooked food,

from local suppliers, freshly prepared to order.

Food is served every lunchtime from Noon - 2pm, Monday Wednesday 6pm - 8pm, Thursday - Saturday 6pm - 9pm.

The Nags Head

The Nags Head is situated in East Street, just a short distance from Martock Post Office.

The Rose and Crown Bower Hinton 01935 822393 July Saturday 6th: Poker Night – 8pm Friday 12th: Music Quiz – 8pm Friday 19th: ‘Niamh’ Solo Artist – 9pm Friday 26th: General Knowledge Quiz – 8pm

AuGust Friday 2nd: ‘Phil smyth’ Solo Rock / Pop Artist – 9pm Friday 9th: Music Quiz – 8pm Friday 16th: ‘Paul smith’ Solo Rock / Pop Artist – 9pm Friday 23rd: General Knowledge Quiz – 8pm HoMe CooKed Food available from our Bar Menu for £6 and under oPeNiNG Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 12noon ‘til Close www.therosiebowerhinton.co.uk

Hurst Manor, Martock, just one of the residential care homes in the Aurora Group.

Private nursing Care from £750.00 per week The Aurora Care Group offers private nursing care in our Somerset nursing homes at prices from £750.00 per week

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Our homes are spread across south Somerset and variously offer: ● 24 hour nursing care in purpose built accommodation ● Large single en suite rooms with ensuite wet rooms ● Comprehensive social programmes with several activities a day, designed to stimulate physically, intellectually and socially ● Restaurant standard dining in own rooms or dining rooms ● Frequent trips out in our own minibus ● beautiful landscaped gardens with breathtaking views over the Somerset countryside

www.hurstmanor.co.uk Hurst, martock, Ta12 6JU 01935 823467 info@hurstmanor.co.uk

www.elliscombehouse.co.uk Higher Holton, nr. Wincanton, Ba9 8Ea 01963 33370 info@elliscombehouse.co.uk

maRTOCK – business focus There is always a good choice of real ales, wines and ciders to enjoy, also a Sunday Evening Quiz with snacks. There is ample parking and wheelchair access to the inn.

Dawn and Steve look forward to welcoming you. For buffets, skittles etc., please telephone for enquiries and bookings.

The Wedding Warehouse

Imagine a place where you can meet and discuss your wedding

ideas and plans with dozens of professional wedding suppliers in comfortable surroundings all under one roof. Welcome to The Wedding Warehouse in Martock!

Since 2010 over 15,000 visitors have experienced the 'Wow factor' that is the Wedding Warehouse experience. 100's of bridal couples have taken advantage of the 'one stop shop' service provided by over 40 wedding suppliers who make up the Wedding Warehouse to plan their 'Special Day'.

The 'Stars' of the Wedding Warehouse are undoubtedly the Wedding cars. A dozen or so gleaming examples of traditional and modern cars all adapted especially for the Wedding market. combine these with an award winning cake specialist, venue decorators, stationery experts, photographers, entertainment specialists, florist, videographer, flower girl and pageboy outfits, menswear and wedding dress

studios and you start to get some idea of what's on offer at the Wedding Warehouse in Martock. Heck, we even have a stag and hen party shop!

Open six days a week, The Wedding Warehouse really does offer Bridal parties an excellent opportunity to discuss their plans, pick up tips and even plan their whole wedding in a friendly, comfortable environment without the added pressure of a 'one off' Wedding Fayre.

Velvet Green on the

Velvet on the Green - for all your expert upholstery requirements.

Superb fabric library from leading designers. A selection of local gifts and crafts also on sale.

Due to demand - Velvet on the Green are moving to larger premises around the corner in North Street (formerly Willow Interiors).

Shabby Chic Gift Shop Upholstery and Curtains Cards, Gifts, Local Crafts Painted Furniture

www.velvetonthegreen.com

Moving soon into larger premises

The recent tasting day held at Bower Hinton Farm Shop was a great success (pictured). Delicious strawberries are now on sale together with other fresh produce. Bedding plants and shrubs still available.

Why not pop in - have a coffee and browse?

Bower Hinton Farm Shop - martock Just off the B3165 at the top of Bower Hinton

Still picking Home Grown Strawberries ...

Also Harvesting: Bunched Carrots Broad Beans, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cucumbers Harvesting Soon: Cauliflower, Courgettes vine Tomatoes COFFEE SHOP ... come and enjoy tea, coffee (from Read’s Coffee of Sherborne) and a slice of Jj’s cake Some Bedding Plants - Good Range of Perennials - Compost etc

FoLLoW ouR pAge on FACeBook

 01935 827743 • www.bowerhintonfarmshop.co.uk

The Nags Head

east street, Martock • Tel: 01935 823432 Just down from your local Post Office

Home cooked Meals, ploughmans & Salads Monday to saturday specials Board, Vegetarian and Kids Menus also available

Traditional Sunday Roast from £7.25 ... with 5 Meat choices Fun Quiz every Sunday Evening Open all day Friday, saturday, sunday & Bank Holidays Beautiful Secluded Walled Garden Bookings advised • small Buffets • guest ales

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maRTOCK – business focus Richard P. Kemp, B.A. Solicitor

The firm of Richard P. Kemp, B.A., Solicitor has been established in the pleasant country town of Martock since 1986. It is the successor to a continuous line of legal practitioners in the town for more than 160 years and it has been at its present premises for upwards of 50 years. It strives to deliver a high quality, efficient and friendly legal service to everyone at a reasonable price. All types of legal work, are undertaken - no problem is too small or too large.

The loyal and helpful staff are always pleased to help clients, both old and new.

Drapes Direct

Are you refurbishing? Do you have a new conservatory? Or a new home or business? Are you looking for more shading? Or just fancy a change?

Drapes Direct at Parrett Works have hundreds of curtain fabrics and all kinds of blinds including Romans, Rollers, Verticals, Venetians, Pleated, Vision and Apex. They are approved ‘perfect fit’ (no drill blind) installers and area representatives for In-shade conservatory sails! They also survey and install market leading Patio awnings to protect you from sun (and showers!) and help you

make the most of our fantastic British Summer!

Give them a call to arrange a free measure visit, or pop in and visit them at their factory showroom at Unit 3, Kelly’s Yard, Parrett Works TA12 6AE (next door to castle Reclamation and across from Southfork caravan site). They are open to the public every morning except Sundays!

The White Hart

The strong emphasis Peter and Isabelle Halkyard keep on high quality fresh food and inventive cuisine, along with an excellent level of service has strengthened the reputation of the White Hart in Martock.

The kitchen is now led by award-winning chef, JeanPhilippe Baudey, who comes from Toulouse, and his cuisine is truly superb – from light snacks and a Bistro menu – to candlelit dinners, you will enjoy the delicious French / English style of cooking in an atmosphere that is always welcoming.

Their three-course Sunday Lunch is reasonably priced at £12.95 and booking is strongly advised!

The hotel is rated 4 diamonds.

Definitely a place recommended for all food lovers and those who want to enjoy a drink in a friendly village pub.

The Curtain & Blind Specialist

01935 824888 ● ● ● ● ● ●

Quality Guaranteed ✔ Free Home measuring ✔ no Obligation Quotations ✔

Whatever it may be, Martock Gallery can frame it! Medals, tapestries, football shirts and of course, paintings. Choose from an extensive range of mounts and frames. Expert advice readily available.

All Types of blinds Conservatory blinds Fabrics by the Metre Curtains Tracks and poles patio Awnings See more at

www.drapesdirect.co.uk and at

www.blindsyeovil.com

You name it, we frame it!

Professional Fitting ✔ Free advice ✔ 100s of Fabrics ✔

Renowned for High Quality Food, Inventive Cuisine & Fresh Fish ...

Peter and Isabelle Halkyard welcome you to the

White hart hotel FREEHOUSE

East Street, Martock • 01935 822005 u u u u Accommodation - Function Room / Skittle Alley

Bistro Lunches - £6.95 Evenings - A La Carte Menu Specials Bar Meals - £8.95 ✳ SundAy LunChES ✳ 1 Course £7.95 • 2 Course £10.95 • 3 Course £12.95 ( No food Sunday Evenings or Mondays)

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Football Shirts – medals Tapestries – memorabilia – Cards Programmes – mirrors ... and of course paintings & prints

MARTOCK GALLERY martock Gallery Open: monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.00, Saturday 9.30 - 4.30

Water Street • martock • Tel: (01935) 823254 • www.martockgallery.com

RICHARD P. KEMP B.A. Solicitor Quality assured legal advice and services for private and corporate clients.

Tel: (01935) 822572 31 north Street, Martock, Somerset TA12 6DH

L o o k i n g G o o d fo r S u m m e r Elegance Beauty Therapy Clinic

‘Summertime and the living is easy’ – well it is once you’re waxed, tanned, manicured, pedicured, tinted and moisturised!

So make it easier by visiting Elegance Beauty Therapy clinic and letting a professional do it for you. Sandie has thirty years experience as a Beauty Therapist and can wax your legs £14, manicure £17.50, pedicure £25, eyelash tint £10, massage £17.50 and give you a facial from £30 – then all you have to do is spend the summer looking beautiful!

Newly arrived is a range of aloe vera products - including a sunscreen which is particularly good if you suffer from prickly heat.

Hanson’s Fabrics & Crafts

If you are wanting a new look for summer then what better way than making your own clothes and knitwear.

Hanson’s have a wonderful selection of dress fabric and patterns to suit all abilities.

There is a wonderful array of knitting yarns always in stock.

If you call in person you can pick

up free knitting guide lines for beginners.

You can make accessories too such as bags and jewellery – call in and see their full range.

Their knowledgeable staff will be pleased to advise.

Needful Things

It's business as usual at Needful Things and for castle cary as determined supporters of this wonderful town find alternative routes around the road closures.

There are still ways through to us from the north through beautiful countryside and of course the south and west are unaffected.

And when you reach cary, what a reward there is, 'in-store', for the seeker of unusual and individual shops. Needful Things is just one of those shops ... now a virtual Emporium of all you might need for you, your friends and family, and for your home. Summer fashions are proving irresistible with accessories; handbags, scarves & fashion jewellery.

Bathroom products from Di Palomo, Cath Kidston and Heathcote and Ivory. Exquisite gifts including solid miniature and limited edition bronzes; limited edition mounted prints,

fun cushions from Voyage Maison and Designer's Guild. And their bespoke interiors shop opposite offers everything from curtain Making, Blinds, Wallpaper and Paint (Little Greene) and even carpet fitting and Upholstery. So those who love castle cary and love Needful Things can rest assured that there will be a very warm welcome in store this Summer and Autumn, as always. come and see us soon.

finish throughout July when mentioning this advert and Robyn Louise Beauty are offering a 10% discount on any beauty treatment.

Restyle Hair Design

If you are thinking of having hilights for your holidays and perhaps a gel-nail manicure there has never been a better time.

Restyle are offering a 20% discount off a colour, cut and

HAIR DESIGN (UNISEX)

Professional hair & beauty in a relaxed atmosphere 01935 413131 28 Market Street Yeovil BA20 1HZ

This linen shift dress with detailing on the yoke is from the Pomodoro Spring/Summer 2013 Collection. Local stockists: Needful Things, Castle Cary.

Élégance BEAUTY THERAPY CLINIC

Sandie Barrett M.b.A.b.Th.C. C.I.D.E.S.C.o.

Summer’s Here!

Full range of beauty treatments available

ladies Fashions & Gifts

Eyelash Tinting • Waxing • pedicures body Wraps • Airbrush Tanning Ladies only

8b Church Street Wincanton Tel: (01963) 34115

elegant & Cool summer Fashion

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prESCrIpTIoN SuNglASSES

(or free spare pair) ... with any frame from our £75 range or above

Looking Good Kate Lewis, proprietor of Restyle opened her own salon in December.

Kate offers a full range of services at sensible prices e.g. partial highlights £26. Wedding/prom packages are available and traditional barbering is offered on Mondays. Robyn Louise Beauty is within the salon offering a complete range of beauty treatments such as spray tanning, facials, and waxing.

A loyalty scheme is available to regular customers. Late night till 7pm on a Wednesday.

Restyle is conveniently situated near the court Ash car Park.

Allum & Sidaway

boxes, sipping champagne and enjoying canapés. Mrs Matthews pictured below left was the lucky winner of the main prize, a diamond pendant. Manager Tracey cole and her team were delighted with the response they had from their customers and will certainly be celebrating Shaftesbury Festival next year.

Family Health with

Jenna Evans Anxiety & Tension

Allum & Sidaway celebrated Shaftesbury Festival Weekend in style when they launched the very first Golden Ticket event in their Shaftesbury Store.

Throughout May customers received their Golden Ticket in store with the promise of fabulous prizes ... and they were not disappointed. The store was a buzz of excitement with customers selecting their golden

GENTS & BOYS HAIRDRESSING ~ at ~

The Barber’s Shop WInCanTOn memorial Hall Mondays 1.00pm – 5.30pm Thursdays 9.00am – 5.30pm Saturdays 8.00am – 12noon

EyES rIgHT opTICIANS St. Audries Station Road, Gillingham Tel: 01747 831010

3 Market place Sturminster Newton

Tel: 01258 473992 loW prICES ANd QuAlITy SErVICE *30% OFF spectacles applies when choosing any frame from our £75 range or above. Excludes “free spare pair / prescription sunglasses” offer.

Pick up a leaflet or ask our staff for full offer details.

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mILBORnE PORT Town Hall *Wednesdays 10.00am – 6.00pm * Please note new time

SPaRKFORD village Hall Fridays 12.45pm – 5.45pm Lance Wells & Mike Baker State Registered Or PHOnE for a HOmE vISIT 01935 814074 or ...

07767 027798 (mobile)

THIS MONTH I’m writing about anxiety and tension, as, for whatever reason, I have seen a marked increase in people really going through the emotional mill lately. As a lot of people are disinclined to go down the prescribed anti-depressant, tranquiliser, sedative route, I will focus here on nutritional and herbal protocols used to support the nervous system and ease stress. I will say first though, that it is important to seek help when you need it, and a trip to your GP could provide you with a referral to get some much needed help in the way of counselling, cBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) or a support group.

Valerian – A herbal sedative that can be used in low doses during the day to ease anxiety and tension or as a larger dose at night to promote sleep. A very popular herbal helper for times of stress, especially when arrant thoughts may be keeping you awake. The flower remedy white chestnut can also be very helpful for this, breaking the ‘loop’ of unwanted thoughts our minds seem to sometimes become stuck playing.

Rhodiola – An adaptogenic, tonic herb. Useful for recovery from physical and mental stressors. Also thought to improve immunity, increase physical

Are you having problems sleeping?

Hypnotherapy could be the answer, simple and safe

Karla Howes Hypnotherapy Phobias ★ Stress ★ Stop Smoking ★ Unwanted Habits Etc. FrEE INITIAL CoNSULTATIoN including rELAxATIoN CD

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy T: 01460 394338 • M: 07985 440808

E: therapy@karlahowes.co.uk • W: www.karlahowes.co.uk Practising from: The minster Centre, ilminster & The Crystal Courtyard, east Coker

L o o k i n g G o o d fo r S u m m e r endurance and boost the libido.

Oats – A soothing tonic for the nervous system. Oats provide fibre, B vitamins and minerals, valuable for digestive and nerve health. Include them in your daily diet and also consider taking a tincture of oats, traditionally used to treat stress and anxiety.

B Vitamins – Often recommended alongside other treatments. These important vitamins support the body in a variety of ways, B5 in particular has been nicknamed ‘the antistress’ vitamin for its effects on the adrenal gland.

Magnesium is another useful supplement, especially where chronic muscle tension and cramping have become a problem.

Other herbs to consider include vervain, lemon balm, skullcap, passionflower and hops - often included in tinctures and teas for anxiety, sleep disorders and restlessness.

For panic attacks and palpitations consider hawthorn, motherwort and the amino acid theanine.

Teas of the herbs already mentioned can be very helpful to drink throughout the day (replace caffeinated drinks and alcohol which deplete nutrients and can make us feel much more ‘edgy’). I would also recommend looking into meditation and breathing techniques as they can make a

big difference in helping us process our emotions healthily.

And remember, there’s absolutely no shame or weakness in feeling anxious or depressed.

There are numerous self help techniques, herbs, nutrients and therapies that can help you through, always ask for help. © Jenna Evans 2013

on sale to complement your outfit or would make delightful gifts.

Sassie continues to discover exciting new brands to add to the present collection - newly arrived are items from the Fever collection.

Do call in and see the complete range for yourself - the summer sale is now on!

Never dramatically change your diet or take supplements without the guidance of your health professional, especially if you are taking medication or have any existing health conditions. Jenna is available for Free Mini consultations at ceres Natural Foods, Yeovil. Pop in or call 01935 428791 to book your appointment.

B’ Dazzled

Sassie

Have you discovered Sassie yet the ladies fashion boutique in crewkerne? Sassie aims to fulfil the needs of today’s women. The emphasis is on quality, choice, and good customer service creating a warm and friendly personal shopping experience, in elegant surroundings.

There is an excellent choice of leading fashion house brands ensuring quality fashion for both day and evening wear. Sassie will appeal to ladies looking for fashion with a difference!

A stunning range of affordable jewellery and accessories are also

✴ ✶ ✴ B’ Dazzled

UNISEX HAIR SALON

✴

✶✴

During 20% OFF any HAIR TREATMENT July with Junior Stylists Lorna & Alisha

B’ Dazzled of Sherborne offer a full range of hair design and colour treatments using products from L’Oreal and Bed Head.

Wedding day hair is a speciality and a home visit can be arranged for the special day if required.

Nail treatments have just been introduced to the salon including OPI non-chip geleration nails, Whether you require hair extensions or perhaps highlights for your holiday - why not call in to B’ Dazzled.

Lorna and Alisha, junior stylists, have recently joined the team at B’ Dazzled and if you book a hair appointment with them this month you will receive a 20% discount - so don’t miss out call for an appointment today.

Pretty summer fashions now available at Melbury Gallery in Sherborne and Dorchester.

(Don’t forget their warehouse sale, see advert for details).

beautiful clothes from . . .

• oska • Sandwich • Adini • Sahara • Masai • noa noa • Flax amazing . . .

... who have recently joined the team

• Accessories • Jewellery • Cushions & gifts

Professional Hair Design & Colours Wedding Day Hair • late night Thursdays by Appointment ‘til 7pm

Unit 2 Greenhill, Sherborne, DT9 4EW Tel: 01935 816708 SuMMEr SAlE Now on

SHERBORnE 01935 814027 DORCHESTER 01305 265223

ladies fashion Boutique

Fashion as individual as you are!

Leading Fashion Houses stocked including ...

Pomodoro ✴ Adini ✴ Intown ✴ Chianti Tina Taylor ✴ Fever ✴ Pause Cafe ✴ And More! attractive Jewellery – Beautiful gifts ashleigh Burwood fragrance lamps

8 Church Street, CREWKERNE, TA18 7HR Tel: 01460 74323

Everything HALF PRICE or LESS ... with amazing 3 FOR 2 Offers

WAREHOuSE SALE Friday 5th July, 5pm – 8pm Saturday 6th July, 9am – 4pm Sunday 7th July, 10am – 2pm

3 THE OLD YARN MILLS, SHERBORNE DT9 3RQ Tel: 01935 814027 “Definitely not to be missed”

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Jeremy Windsor

Jeremy Windsor has been in the garden machinery repair business for over 20 years. He repairs and services all makes and models of mowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, ride on mowers etc. He offers a collection and delivery service and he does not charge VAT which makes repairs and servicing very competitive.

The Marston Inn Marston Magna

Dean and Lou look forward to welcoming you to the Marston Inn, Marston Magna.

Since taking over a few months ago the tasty menu has certainly taken off and bookings are

strongly recommended, especially for the Sunday Carvery and the Thursday Steak Night – the delicious locally sourced meat is supplied through Andrew Barclay’s Butchers. Fish lovers will enjoy Friday Nights when they can choose from beer battered cod, breaded plaice or scampi for just £5.50.

There is always something going on at the Inn and on the 20th July there is a Rockfest with 12 groups playing. Tickets are now on sale at the pub or email: keithgoad@hotmail.com (the festival organiser).

Barbecues throughout the summer and a build your own Gourmet Burger and a drink for

£8.50 are amongst future plans.

Enjoy the beer gardens this summer.

Dave Braybon - Arborist

David Braybon went ‘into the woods’ as a trainee forester on the Duchy of Lancaster Estates in North Yorkshire in 1972.

He subsequently moved to the South West where he worked in tree surgery and landscaping before going to Merrist Wood College, Guildford in 1975 where he completed his Certificate in Agriculture. It was the only college offering arboricultural courses at the time. He started

Dean & Lou look forward to welcoming everyone to their traditional country inn ...

THE

Marston Inn

Marston Magna nr. Yeovil  01935 850020 Join us for a delicious Sunday Carvery ... using quality locally sourced SomerSet meatS Main £7.95 – Two Courses £10

★ LunChtIMe MeaL DeaLS ★ Pie Nights • Steak Nights Curry Nights • Fish Nights Sunday 30th June: Charity Quiz 7.30pm start – All welcome

Saturday 13th July: air Day

Sparkford Sawmills for a complete range of quality British made timber buildings. Call in and see Nigel and Neale to discuss your requirements.

Saturday 20th July: Rockfest

Dave Hoddinott

Enjoy the display from our Beer Gardens – BBQ weather permitting 12noon ‘til Midnight – Tickets now available

Fully QualiFied Builder - estaBlished 1973

Sunday 28th July: elvis tribute TIM BASSETT – 5pm ‘til 9pm

Skittle Alley Available Party bookings and small events welcome Beer Gardens • Dogs Welcome in Bar Area ACCoMModATIon now AvAIlABlE Follow us on facebook for the latest events / updates

Approved contractor to Dorset & Somerset C.C.

• Renovations & Extensions • Roofing + Carpentry • Plumbing & Heating • Ceramic Wall & Floor Tiling • Painting & Decorating • Electrical Contracting Competitive Prices - No Job Too Big or Too Small FRIENDLY & RELIABLE SERVICE

Tel: (01963) 440256

QUALIFIED ARBORIST

ALL ASPECTS OF TREE CARE AND DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL

TREE PLANTING

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Utilise the generous grants now available to restock neglected woodland or areas of wasteground

24 hour emergency call out

GARDEN MACHINERY Servicing Undertaken No Vat on labour

JEREMY WINDSOR SPARKFORD Tel: (01963) 440241

( CloSed MoNdayS )

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breakfast accommodation and you can be assured of personal attention throughout your stay.

They offer a choice of twin or double bedded rooms. Evening meals and packed lunches are available.

There are many interesting places to visit in Somerset such as Glastonbury Tor, the Fleet Air

Arm Museum at Yeovilton, Haynes Motor Museum at Sparkford and for Garden and Stately Home lovers there is a superb choice of National Trust houses and gardens all within half an hour's drive or less at:Stourhead; Montacute; Lytes Cary; Tintinhull and Barrington near Ilminster.

Luscious, juicy strawberries grown outside for that proper strawberry taste, at The Vale of Camelot Growers, on the old A303 between Sparkford and South Cadbury, BA22 7JR.

Dave Hoddinott General Builder

Ashlea Guest House is situated in the village of North Cadbury,

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Dave Hoddinott will be a familiar face to many in the Camelot area having been born and bred in Queen Camel. A qualified builder and plumber, established for over 40 years, he offers a friendly and reliable service, whether you require an extension to your property, a wall removed, or a washer changing on a dripping tap.

If you’re thinking of replacing your kitchen or changing your bathroom suite, Dave will see the job through from beginning to end, including wall and floor tiling and any electrical work that needs to be carried out.

Renovations, roofing and carpentry work also undertaken, so give him a call.

close to the Arthurian hill fort of Camelot. South Somerset is an excellent central point of the West Country with so many places to go and things to see. The nearest train station is at Castle Cary, approx. 4 miles distant (London, Paddington Line) or Sherborne, approx. 8 miles distant (London Waterloo line).

There are many lovely walks close by, and several long distance trails pass through the village, e.g. the Leland Trail, Macmillan Way, the Monarch's way. North Cadbury is also on the route of the South Somerset 80 mile cycle route - part of the sustrans network, route 30.

Award-winning Ashlea House offers high standard bed and

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his own business in l976. The business has grown over the years and is now highly respected, carrying out work for County and District Councils, numerous local estates, farms and National Trust properties. Work covers a broad spectrum from tree pruning and dangerous tree removal to woodland planning and management.

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Raspberries coming shortly

07969 372979 Opening HOurs Mon – sat 9am – 6pm sun 10am – 4pm And always ring for availability of fruit

Ashlea House

Guest Accomodation • www.ashleahouse.org Situated at the centre of the Camelot Village of North Cadbury – 1km from the A303 Church, Village Store, Inn and Bus Stop within 3 minutes walk

Enquiries: 01963 440891 • ashlea@btinternet.com

Whatever the occasion The Queens Arms at Corton Denham is the ideal venue! A full outside catering service is also available.

The perfect solution to your catering requirements We can caTer for ... * Corporate Events * Hog Roasts * Weddings * Kids Parties * Special Occasions

from a wedding breakfast for hundreds of guests to an intimate dinner party To find out more about our outside catering company visit our website www.thequeenscatering.com

ThecortonQueens arms Denham, Sherborne Somerset, DT9 4Lr email: relax@thequeensarms.com www.thequeensarms.com Tel: 01963 220317

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South PEthErtoN One World

One World - such an interesting shop, with 6 showrooms over 2 floors stocked with beautiful and unique gifts from around the world - many fair trade.

Stunning silver jewellery, hand made glass vases, ceramic pots, wooden figures, childrens traditional and soft toys, gifts for

July Notice Board ILMINSTER

Armed Forces Day Band Concert by HMS Heron Volunteer Band in the Minster, Ilminster on Saturday 29th June at 7.30pm. Proceeds to Legion Battle Back Centre.Tickets £15 from Lanes Garden Shop, Silver Street, Ilminster or phone 01460 57564.

MARTOCK

Martock Church (TA12 6JL), 18th July at 7.30pm welcomes return visit by Dave Martin’s City Steam New Orleans Jazz Band, 6-men from Exeter playing hit tunes from 1897 to the 1950s. Great fun! Tickets £7 on door or £6 ordered from 01935 822706.

TINTINHULL

Tintinhull Village Open Gardens 13-14th July 11am5pm. Start Tintinhull Village Hall. Entry £5 to16 gardens including free entry to NT Tintinhull House on Saturday 13th. www.opengardens.co.uk

Advertise your August event here!

A listing under our Notice Board costs just £5 - send details of What? When? Where? to The Visitor, P.O. Box 1, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7BG. All entries to be pre-paid, maximum 20 words. Extra words 30p each. Deadline for August issue, Monday 15th July.

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17 St James Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5BS 01460 241166 South petherton

ONE BEDROOm BuNgALOW FOR SALE £122,500 Mid-terrace, quite location.

Fully enclosed entrance lobby, entrance hall, sitting room, Kitchen, shower / WC. double Bedroom.

Gas-fired Central heating. double Glazed recently decorated and re-carpeted throughout. small lawn to front. Private Courtyard with Workshop at rear. separate Garage very close by.

Property would suit single / retired person.

Walking distance to shops, Post Office, Pub, Bus stop, library, Chemist, etc. Viewing recommended. No forward chain.

Tel: 01935 881909

babies, rugs, stationery, cards and diaries. New in is a selection of fair trade baskets and handbags plus ‘bags for life’ - so useful for shopping.

Clothing includes long sleeved hemp shirts, alpaca knitwear and extra soft bamboo socks!

Regal Solutions

Regal Solutions are bathroom designers and installers specialising in disabled walk-in showers in South Somerset and the surrounding areas.

They know how difficult it can make your life if you are unable to get in and out of the bath and they are pleased to help make your life easier. Having a walk-in shower room can increase the quality of your life, creating independence in the home to make everyday tasks easier for you. They also fit standard bathrooms and undertake any

RepaiR SeRvice ★ all makes of tV repaired ★ On the premises workshop

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Open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm • Saturday 9am - 1pm

38 St. James Street South Petherton TA13 5BW  01460 240645

Make Showering a Pleasure ...

Get in and shower easily Stand securely on non-slip floors Move confidently with easy-grip handrails Easy-clean wall tiles Comfortable sit-on folding seat

Regal SolutionS (South West) ltd Bathroom design & installation – Specialist in disabled walk-in showers

6 Cranleigh Court, Palmer Street, South Petherton, ta13 5ea Tel: 01460 241753 / 929151 • Mob: 07843 339338 / 07702 888895 Website: regalsolutionssw.com • “ We take better care of you”

plumbing or carpentry jobs.

Regal Solutions is an established company and have over 20 years experience in wet room and bathroom installations.

From Quote to finish you will find a fast and friendly service that others can't match. They also offer other services designed to make your life easier, these include but are not limited to: Building Alterations; Widening of Doors; Wheelchair Ramps; Handrails. Please contact them for a free quote.

The Royal Oak – Over Stratton

Originally built in the 1600s as a farmhouse, the Royal Oak was

later converted to farm workers cottages. Around the 1850s it received a licence to become a beer house.

Now 160 years later this attractive thatched pub with Hamstone walls, flagstone floors and solid oak beams serves more than beer! A wide range of ales and wines compliment an extensive home cooked menu.

Two delicious new menus have been introduced for the summer featuring such dishes as Exmoor Blue Cheese and Broccoli Quiche, Mixed Antipasti Platter for sharing, Creamy Fish Pie and of course, colourful salads.

A large car park and secure children’s play area along with a

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South PEthErtoN spacious patio makes this the ideal family pub. A choice of 3 roasts are served Sunday lunchtime and evening. Daily specials along with fresh fish, vegetarian dishes and a full menu are available Tuesday to Sunday lunchtimes and evenings. Going on holiday – need a book? Check out their bookcase – all proceeds to local charities.

Beehive Self Storage – Lopen

Since the runaway success of Lopen Self Storage, Lopen, Nr South Petherton, local business man Richard Stone has built further storage facilities - North Dorset Storage and Taunton Storage.

These businesses have been

You will find a superb choice of Panasonic televisions at H. R. Hodge, who offer an on-the-premises repair service too.

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10 mile service area

9am – 5pm Monday – Friday 9am – 1pm Saturday

rebranded and the group now operate under the umbrella of beehive self-storage.

The purpose built storage facilities at Priorswood Road, Taunton has only recently opened and can offer extensive storage space plus serviced office spaces to rent. The office interiors can be tailored to suit the client’s needs.

The storage units are available in a wide range of sizes and are suitable for both domestic and commercial purposes. They offer confidential and secure storage for both long and short term use at competitive prices.

To find out more on any of the sites - visit: wwwbeehiveself storage.co.uk

Confidential and secure, we provide cost effective storage Domestic & commercial NORTH DORSET Gold Hill Business Park Child Okeford, Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8HF Tel: 01258 861100 Email: dorset@beehiveselfstorage.co.uk

LOPEN SOMERSET Lopen Business Park, Mill Lane Lopen, South Petherton Somerset TA13 5JS Tel: 01460 243100 Email: lopen@beehiveselfstorage.co.uk

TAUNTON SOMERSET 150 Priorswood Road Taunton Somerset TA2 8DU Tel: 01823 323575 Email: taunton@beehiveselfstorage.co.uk

www.beehiveselfstorage.co.uk Chris & Jill welcome you to the ...

ROyAL OAK Over Stratton, South Petherton Tel: 01460 240906 A Charming Country Inn

Relax on the Patio ...

TWO Delicious NEW Menus NEW Lunchtime Specials 2 Courses £8.50 Tuesday – Saturday

NEW Main Menu with Seasonal Salads, Fish Dishes & More • Tuesday – Sunday WEDNESDay & ThuRSDay SPECiaL

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tWo rump Steaks, or tWo Beer Battered haddock or tWo Gammon Steaks, or ANY tWo with a Carafe of Wine ... £20.95 per couple • Booking Advised ★ traditional Sunday roasts ★ StokE BAND playing Sunday 28th July Lunchtime THE VISITOR July 2013 37

Business & Professional Robert Stone & Co Chartered accountants and Tax advisers in ilminster answers questions from small businesses in Somerset ...

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Max Foote associates Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors 26 Lower Woodcock Street Castle Cary Ba7 7BH tel: 01963 351052 Business and limited company accounts, self assessment tax returns, VAT, Payroll, Book-keeping and Training Personal and professional service

Mid-West The Stationers stationery, Cards and Gift Wrap Office equipment and Furniture Printer inks & toners Competitive Prices Free local delivery

Back-To-school promotions now Available stockists of lamy, Waterman, sheaffer & Parker Pens Filofax & Collins Organisers Call at our shop ...

21 Cheap street, sherborne tel: 01935 814225 or visit our website ...

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Q1. I have decided to become VAT registered to take advantage of the small business flat rate scheme.

Can I claim the VAT back on the van I bought two years ago, which I still use for my business?

can be provided by the company with the bikes. However, remember the bikes must remain the property of the company, or be leased directly by the company.

There are tax implications if the company gives you the bike outright.

Robert Stone replies:

Q3. I am a self-employed personal trainer. I pay rent to various local gyms where I train my clients, supply my own uniform and make my own appointments. I have to look the part to get work, so I take body-building supplements. Can I claim the

You can reclaim VAT on goods and services purchased before VAT registration, but there are different time limits for goods as opposed to services. The VAT paid on goods held at the date of VAT registration can be reclaimed if they were purchased within four years before the registration date.

VAT on services can only be reclaimed if the services were supplied for the on-going business with six months before the VAT registration. The van is classed as goods, so you can reclaim the VAT on the purchase of your vehicle.

cost of those supplements as a business expense?

Robert Stone replies:

The supplements are a form of food, and as such it has a dual purpose; to keep you healthy and prepare you to undertake your work. So it is very unlikely that the Taxman would agree that your body-building supplements are tax allowable.

If you have an urgent query, do not hesitate to contact Robert Stone on 01460 55661 or email your questions to: info@thevisitor magazine.co.uk

Q2. Is it true that my company can purchase a topend touring bike plus safety gear, for me to use without any restrictions?

Robert Stone replies:

There are restrictions. For you to receive the bike free of tax and NI, your company must offer the use of bikes to all its employees, but the same quality of bike does not have to be offered to every employee. The bikes should be used mainly for work related journeys, such as getting to work, or travelling between different work sites, but personal use is not prohibited. Safety equipment

Helen Lacey of Red Berry Recruitment in Shepton Mallet & Yeovil, receives Runner Up for Young Director of the Year Award for the South West from Richard Ayre, at the Institute of Directors Business Awards.

The Awards were held at the Bristol Marriot, in which Directors from all industries over the South West celebrated the success of a number of individuals. Helen won this category last year, so was absolutely delighted to be recognised again for a second year.

Wine & Dine Chantenay Carrots

IT’S NOT ONLY rabbits who enjoy a good carrot! From babies all the way up the age chain to the more mature eater, we love them for their sweet flavour and super colour. And you may be surprised to know that delicious Chantenay carrots are now grown here in the UK. British grown Chantenay carrots are sweet, fresh and crunchy and lend themselves well to any meal or enjoyed alone as snack.

Chantenay carrots are nutritional and protective powerhouses. They are rich in beta carotene which the body makes into vitamin A. This is important in strengthening the immune system, keeping the skin, lungs and intestines healthy, promoting cell growth and aiding good vision. The beta carotene which is converted into vitamin A also acts as an antioxidant.

Antioxidants fight free radicals and therefore help to prevent degenerative diseases.

An 80g portion supplies more than the RDA of vitamin A. There is some truth in the old

wives’ tale that carrots help you to see in the dark since night blindness is one symptom of vitamin A deficiency. During the Second World War, early radar stations were established along the south and east coasts of England to detect aggressors in the air or at sea. The Germans attributed this sudden, remarkable night vision to the British habit of eating carrots.

They weren’t so far off the mark since the vitamin A in carrots forms retinol, a lack of which brings on night blindness.

Chantenay Carrots provide 6% of the RDA of vitamin E and 8% of the RDA of folic acid.

According to the Food Standards Agency, they are also a good source of fibre.

Chantenay are rich in minerals such as calcium, potassium, copper, folic acid and magnesium and are said to have sweetening, antianaemic, healing, diuretic, remineralising and sedative properties.

Carrots naturally produce phytochemicals and there is a growing amount of evidence to

suggest that they can help to protect against various types of cancer, heart disease and chronic degenerative diseases like cataracts and arthritis.

Chantenay carrots provide one of the recommended 5 daily portions of fruit and vegetables and are also a high source of fibre.

Chicken and Chantenay Carrot Bang Bang Salad

This dish is Chinese in origin and gets its name from the banging sound of the mallet that is used to shred the chicken. It is an Asian street food dish.

Serves 2 as a main course and 4 as a starter.

Ingredients - for the dressing: 2 tbsp smooth or crunchy peanut butter 2 tbsp rapeseed or vegetable oil ½ tbsp toasted sesame oil 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

Chicken and Chantenay Carrot Bang Bang Salad would make a great addition to any picnic basket.

Juice of 1 lemon A good dash of light soy sauce Ingredients - for the salad: 100g dried vermicelli rice noodles, pre-soaked and drained ½ cucumber, cut into long shreds using a potato peeler 250g cooked chicken breast shredded (no skin) 2 spring onions, trimmed and cut into long shreds 150g sliced Chantenay carrot slices A handful of coriander, chopped Toasted sesame seeds to garnish (optional) Method 1. For the dressing; place all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix together, if the mixture is a little thick add a little warm water. Then place the bowl over a pan of boiling water until it warms to a spoon-able consistency.

2. For the salad; Poach the chicken in chicken stock for about 20 minutes until cooked through or use leftover chicken from a roast bird then place all of the ingredients into a bowl, pour the dressing over the salad and toss slightly to combine.

3. Place on serving plates and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Chicken and Chantenay Carrot Bang Bang Salad is also delicious served cold, and would make a great addition to a picnic if you are fortunate enough to have tickets for Wimbledon or The Ashes! The recipe was devised by celebrity chef Rachel Green.

FARM SHOPS

TRUFFLES RESTAURANT & BISTRO 95 High Street, Bruton BA10 0Ar

Morning coffee & continental breakfast ~ from 9.30am Lunch ~ £9.95 for 2 course or £12.95 for 3 ~ from Midday Dinner ~ 6.30pm ‘til 9.30pm ~ Tuesday to Saturday Closed all day Monday & Sunday evening VISIt on BAStILLE DAY – SunDAY 14th JuLY Hot & CoLD BuFFEt £9.95 per person (£5.95 under 12 years) Bookings call: 01749 812180 or email: trufflesbruton@gmail.com www.trufflesbistro.co.uk THE VISITOR July 2013 39

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BEER & SKITTLES P. A. BAXTER

LIKE SO MANY people we keep a few bottles of beer from a range of breweries across the country for those evenings when one just fancies a beer or two without venturing to the local pub in our glorious summer weather. What summer? Well at least the rain’s a little warmer. I was amazed to find out recently that there are over 1,800 bottled beers available in this country alone, to be marked by the release of a new book from the Campaign for Real Ale. Not having yet obtained a copy, and bearing in mind

CAMRA’s raison d’être I can only assume that all these are indeed ‘real’ or bottle-conditioned, to give them the more correct name.

Surely this puts CAMRA in a bit of a quandary because, after all, they are always bombarding us with reasons why we should be visiting the pubs for our ales and not buying them from supermarkets. Conversely of course, by buying beers in bottles we are supporting breweries, many of which are small and doubtless their owners are happy to supply those outlets who order by the thousands. So how about the Baxter crew? Well, we like to spread our favours, although I have to admit it has been very tempting to not to go to the pubs on a Saturday night as frequently as we used to, particularly when the weather is poor and we have some excellent beers to hand, and NASCAR is on the haunted fishtank.

Speaking of bottled beers leads me very nicely to a range of beers that I obtained on a recent visit to ‘The Trading Post’ - an interesting establishment situated not far off the South Petherton roundabout, on the old A303 heading West.

One can’t miss it as it has an old railway coach in use as a café adjacent to the main building.

(Personally, as it appears to be

eminently restorable, I would like to see it working on a Heritage railway; but that’s another story I guess). Anyway, I was lucky enough to pick up several beers from the Branscombe Vale Brewery, one of which I have not seen for some time – Branoc since The White Post at Rimpton had this on draught. We’re working our way through these, and one of particular note is their ‘Brewer’s Preferred’, a ‘full and

rich’ ale weighing in at a healthy 6% ABV. The brewery has in fact been around since 1992, so clearly has ‘come of age’ in more ways than one, and invested in a bottling plant in 2011. We look forward to sampling the others bought that day. The brewery concentrates on supplying quality independent outlets in this area, so ‘The Trading Post’ could well be a very good place to visit.

Still on the subject of bottled

Vinny pops in to The Fleur de Lis, Stoke Sub Hamdon for his Saturday Breakfast

Rob & Lin welcome you to the

WYNDHAM ARMS KiNgSbuRY EpiScopi nr. MARTocK SoMERSET TA12 6AT

The Rose & Crown

Bradford Abbas • Tel: 01935 474506 tuesday 9th July: backgammon evening ... all welcome, no charge saturday 13th July: Live Music with real Deal Saturday 20th July: FuND raiSiNg DaY 3.30pm Start ★ bbQ ★ Music by Jon raymond ★ bouncy Castle ... fun for all in aid of Musgrove Park Hospital

Delicious Homecooked Food served lunchtimes and evenings Why not try our NEW Summer Menu?

Traditional Sunday RoASTS choice of meats ✳ cAMRA RATED beers & ciders ✳

WEEKEND DRINKS SPECIAL Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June Guinness and Stella only £2.90 per pint! ~ whilst stocks last ~

Live Music – Saturday 29th, 9pm with Kevin Butt guitarist / vocalist

tuesdays: Free bOttLe of wiNe with every two Main Meals from evening Menu thursdays: Pie Night – Choice of homemade Pies sunday 28th July: Quiz Night SuNDaY CarVerY – family friendly Garden

B&B

Your hosts, Mick, Jean and Garry welcome you to

The MUDDLED

MAN

Lower Street, West Chinnock www.themuddledman.co.uk

A charming country inn serving home cooked fayre lunchtime & evening

neW HoMeMade CuRRY mENu AVAILABLE Sunday Lunch £7.95 – Choice of Roast Fresh Fish Day Friday with Homemade Beer Batter

Function Room and Skittle Alley available for private hire/ parties

Steak Special – Two 8oz Rump Steaks £14.50

Tel: 01935 823239

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Sunday to Thursday

Daily Specials • Real Ale • Skittle Alley • Accommodation

Tel: 01935 881235

‘Keep your eye on the ball!’ Bradford Abbas Sports Club stalwart Alan Fall shows off his back-hand technique on the Club's Bat and Trap pitch.

beers, my reader will quite possibly have noted the leaning we have in this column toward the amazing beers coming out from the craft breweries of the United States. Being fortunate to have my Godson living in Atlanta, his parents foray to the far side of the pond means we get some class acts brought back, one of which lately was from the amazing Ommegang Brewery of Cooperstown New York, and named ‘Three Philosophers’.

Served in a 750ml bottle (i.e. the size of a wine bottle) this is a quadruple ale in the Belgian style, which not only has their own unique ale but contains 2% of the Liefmans Kreik Cherry beer.

Whilst not a fan by any means of the aforementioned, in these circumstances the hint of cherries is nothing short of fabulous, and it all weighs in at 9.7% ABV, which makes it clearly one to savour – and if one is very wise indeed; best shared. Well, life is a shared experience, n’est-ce pas?

Closer to home but in the style of a Californian Pale Ale, we discovered ‘Dead Pony Club’ from Brewdog, which is brewed in Fraserburgh, Scotland, and whilst only 3.8% ABV, delivers exactly what it says on the tin – well, bottle, to be accurate. It’s actually worth buying for the legend on the label alone, for the writer is clearly not backward in coming forward in attacking the bland fizz turned out by so many pseudo-brewery/factories. Another American Pale Ale we found came from Rochester, New York, and at 5.3% ABV is worth seeking out.

From where you may ask? A Supermarket near you, if you are lucky.

Speaking of the American Market, of which the overwhelming majority is stitched up by Anheuser-Busch and MillerCoors (the latter having been combined to try to make some inroad into A-B’s market)

there has been a recent attack on a Micro Brewer in Wandsworth by those people at A-B. Why? Well, A-B own Belle Vue Kriek, and having named their brewery Belleville after their local primary school, this has been decreed that it is ‘too close’ to the name that AB own. I’m not kidding, this really is true! With one part-time employee and just £1000 in the bank, sadly Belleville doesn’t stand a chance to fight these bully boys. Indeed, this is just another example of how the big brewer can attack the small with impunity, and carry on limiting the choice that the consumer has.

The letter from Bristol based solicitors Humphrey’s is quite incredible, demanding that they destroy all their packaging, branded items and promotional material bearing the microbrewery’s name and the removal of any references to Belleville on the company’s website within 28 days. What can we do as drinkers? Well, short of anyone with taste for decent beer and a little savvy giving these

types the big elbow, then there is very little. A suggestion that Belle Vue dog track should sue A-B is merely a sad joke, along with the suggestion that A-B might even sue the school and get them to change their name.

Not very long ago A-B sued the American brewer Dog Fish Head (a beer mentioned in these columns for its magnificent stout) for some pathetic reason. Even pointing out that the latter had 0.002% of the market and wouldn’t make the tiniest of dents in their $39.8 Billion/£26 Billion turnover didn’t stop A-B from trying!

As one web-site suggests, the way to register your disgust is to become a beer snob and reject the mass-produced fizzy stuff. Just because one is hood-winked into believing that it is ‘trendy’ to drink their products by expensive advertising, bear in mind that AB and MillerCoors spend about $1.5 billion each year getting the sheeple of this world to consume their products. Who pays for this you may ask? Go on; take a wild guess. Far better then to support

The

your local brewer - and pub too!

What have we sampled in our pub visits of late? Amongst the usual beers I was surprised to see that classic ‘Pedigree’ from Marstons. I say classic, but clearly it has been messed around, with what I believe to be a lower gravity, and whilst it still has that sulphury nose to it, somehow it has become blander.

Well that’s my opinion; what does everyone else think?

So, with the summer skittle leagues and knock-outs under way, how is your team doing?

We’ve been lucky enough to sample the delights of bat and trap - in between the storms, and great fun it was too. My thanks to the Bradford Abbas Sports and Social Club for the opportunity to play this great game. Never played? Check it out on the internet – you never know, your local pub may want to take it up, and I can assure everyone that you won’t regret it.

Meanwhile, remember this from the late American journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson ‘Good people drink good beer.’

Lord Nelson

Rectory Lane Norton Sub Hamdon

Mark, Helen and staff welcome you to ‘The Nelson’

gOOD fOOD - gOOD BEER - gREaT aTMOSPhERE

DeLiciouS New MeNu

Including Tapas and Gluten Free Dishes s Ticket ble Availa

Friday 5th July 7:30pm: ScoTTiSH FaLSeTTo SocK PuPPeT THeaTRe Saturday 6th July 8:00pm: Stand-up Night ... featuring award-winning DiaNe SPeNceR Saturday 20th July: LouiS HawKiNS (Reggae/Ska)

Wednesday 24th July 8:45pm: BaBYLoN MoRRiS DaNceRS Monday to Friday - Two course Lunch £8 Tuesday & Wednesday - Steak Night 2 Steaks & Bottle of wine £25 COuRTyaRD H BEER gaRDEN aT REaR aMPLE PaRkiNg OPEN aLL Day fRiDay, SaTuRDay & SuNDay

Tel: 01935 881473 www.thelordnelson.biz

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Daily Specials • Attractive Beer Gardens

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They Say That Kevin Newport of North Cadbury is thinking of joining the police force - the special branch - but he will get stick from his mates.

That 'Bat and Trap' champion player Christine Powell made a guest appearance at the Bradford Abbas Sports and Social Club open evening, and was 'out', second ball!

That the recent song bird heard in Chiselborough was not the night jar but the fridge-ajar.

That Yeovil Town rejoices in the fact that Gary Johnstone has signed a new contract.

That in Milborne Port nozzels make a very acceptable, if somewhat unusual, holiday gift.

That after her trip to Gracelands Sylvie Hamblin of Yeovil now thinks of Elvis every time she cleans her teeth and husband John was all shook up after his visit to New Orleans.

That according to the Hole in One Notice Board at Wheathill Golf Club, Alan Frith will make a hole in one on the 8th hole on the 18th of November this year.

Tickets on sale now!

That in Milborne Port they make extremely attractive scarecrows - especially loo-loo.

That the Lord Nelson at Norton Sub Hamdon has a flag for every occasion.

That perhaps Trevor at Bradford Abbas Sports Club should employ "spell check". There is NO "U" in Honorary. An avoidable error!!

That Mavis of Acorn Music Yeovil and Radio House was captured on film - complete with Carrot.

That chocolate lover Linda Penn of Shepton Mallet even phones - after eight!

That after his day ‘horsing’ about, Wincanton’s Captain Mark Schatomski is now on the look out for a parrot - before the Preview in Devon of his new pirates outfit.

That a certain Chiselborough gentleman is very impressed with the neighbourly homebaking delivery service, and is considering placing a regular order.

That in these times of austerity its good to know you can buy a quarter of a dozen eggs from your local Spar in Norton Sub Hamdon.

That there Allen Cotton of West Bradley ... Ooow Bee ‘Eeey!

That 10 year old Kirsty Graham of Ilchester will very likely be the next Bat and Trap World Champion (just ask her father Pete!)

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168 Hendford Hill YEOVIL “Mama always said you'd be the chosen one She said, you're one in a million you got to burn to shine That you were born under a bad sign With a blue moon in your eyes” FIRST PERSON to tell me the above song gets a free drink!

Last month Derek Fox correctly identified Queen and ‘We are the Champions’ .

WeLL done YeoviL toWn F.C. Some great news to start with ... Georgia and Luke have had a beautiful little girl by the name of Honey. Congratulations to you both. Well done!

John Dabinett celebrated his 50th birthday here in style: a few friends, bit of music, bit of grub, and lots of beer. Well done John!

I pop into town most days to do some shopping or banking and was delighted to bump into an old work colleague of mine Gerald (Nobby) Clarke looking fantastic after a recent op’ on his knees. He told me that he enjoys reading the column every month, so it’s nice to give him a little mention .

Next month on the first Friday of the month, Mr. D’Arcy will be here to entertain us. Karaoke is on the 12th which is different than normal coz we usually have it on the first Friday of the month. On the 19th we have Mutter Slater and on the 26th we have Dave Grithiffs.

Finally, I have to give our new Quicksilver Skittles Team a mention. We play on Tuesday evenings in the Friendly Mixed Summer League: 3 ladies and 3 gents. Now that the girls have learned to wet their balls we are doing much better - and actually managed to draw a game last Tuesday. Keep up the good work.

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Onwards to Over Stratton where the recent curry night was extremely successful at The Royal Oak ... music buffs should get down to The Rose & Crown Bower Hinton on the 12th for their Quiz Night ... Barrington Boar (formerly the Barrington Oak), Barrington, near Ilminster, is open after extensive refurbishment ... Guinness lovers should make haste to The Wyndham Arms at Kingsbury Episcopi for a bargain pint ... if you enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast The Nags Head at Martock has a choice of five delicious meats ... Jean Philippe Baudey from Toulouse heads up the kitchen at The White Hart, where a Bistro lunch is just £6.95 ... work on The Bell in Yeovil is progressing ... and at The Quicksilver Mail the early-bird menu served between 6 and 7 is excellent value.

Effervescing on to Evercreech Junction where Rolling Stones fans should check out the Rolling

Stones’ Posters on display at The Natterjack Inn and where the inn will also shortly be featured on Canadian television ... the Treacle Eater Clog Dancers will be performing at The Bell Inn, Evercreech on 15th July... and finally ... at Shepton Montague, the Tuesday Simple Suppers continue to be a big hit at The Montague Inn.

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starting on the cosmos. I have fenced the most vulnerable areas of the garden and then use a product called Grazers which is watered on to the plants. It needs a couple of applications but the plant takes it up and then when bunny takes a bite it unsettles him (or her) to the extent that they leave it alone. It must contain some hallucinatory, mindaltering compound that works in bunny brains. It doesn’t do them any physical harm at all, just sends them away. Main problem is that they might keep sampling

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GARDENING veg until they find something they like!

My other principle pests are bank voles, slugs, caterpillars and vine weevils. Bank voles are similar to wood mice but have a long tail, reddish-brown fur, large bulging eyes and sticking out ears. Lovely creatures but they do help themselves more than they should and are really difficult to fence out. Fleece and net tunnels work as well as anything.

Slugs not so bad this year and

the new wool pellet product, Slug Gone, is working well so far.

Caterpillars I can live with as I am happy to see butterflies and moths but vine weevils are very definitely on the kill list.

Nematode treatments are the most environmentally friendly method of control, but this needs to be well planned and followed through. Nematodes need moist soil to be able to travel through it to find their prey.

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Number two disease at this stage of the season is black spot on roses. It is worse when the leaf surface is wet overnight, and difficult to control once it has caught hold. Prevention is better than cure and that means removing infected material, making sure the soil is well cared for by feeding, and most importantly adding lots of well-

rotted organic matter, and keeping the rose open-pruned to allow good air movement. There are some good fungicides available which will help, but a healthy soil should be the starting point.

Plant of the Month

Fuchsia! Fuchsias are grown for their very attractive, usually hanging flowers that are carried, more or less continuously from summer to autumn. They are useful in summer-bedding schemes, containers, hanging baskets or in the ground. Some fuchsias are hardy enough to be used as hedges and in permanent plantings.

Fuchsias were first spotted by European botanists at the end of the 17th century on the Caribbean island of Hispanola which is the current day Dominican Republic and Haiti, and occur naturally mostly in Central and South America. They

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All fuchsias have the same general routine care preferring a fertile, moist but well-drained soil, with shelter from cold, drying winds. In containers, a mix of 1 part loam-based potting compost (John Innes No 3) to 3 parts peatfree multipurpose compost works well. Fuchsia plants need to be kept moist but not waterlogged and should never be left standing in water. Give them some shade in the hottest part of the day to get the best results.

Some fuchsias are hardier than others and are usually dealt with separately. Half-hardy fuchsias need to be overwintered in frostfree conditions. Trailing types are ideal for hanging baskets (where they may need to be watered daily); and upright fuchsias are a good choice for container cultivation. In both cases, plants benefit from a balanced, liquid fertiliser in late summer.

Hardy fuchsias can be grown as border plants with the base of the stem planted 5cm (2in) below the soil surface. Protect the crown of hardy fuchsias in autumn with a mulch of compost, bark or straw. Take cuttings (see below) of hardy fuchsia in early autumn as insurance against frost damage. Apply a dressing of general fertiliser in spring and again in summer to get them going again.

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In the grow-your-own garden, things have not all been plain sailing but salads are cropping and early peas are picking now.

Beans have been really slow to get going with repeated germination failures because of the cold and poor light levels.

Courgettes are a bit behind but will soon catch up. With any garden crop, regular picking and start feeding at the right time not when the plants are looking sick or have stopped performing! The other good move is to sow fresh crops – a little but often works well. A short row of salad leaves every couple of weeks will give a continuous supply of tasty fresh green goodness. There’s still time to sow spring onions, radishes, Swiss chard, spinach, late carrots, spring cabbages and cauliflowers to overwinter.

Summer pruning and thinning can be helpful if you want to grow larger flowers or fruits. In a good blossom year when almost every flower sets a fruit, the plant can’t possibly support all of them and a bit of strategic thinning taking out the weaker fruits will give the others the chance to really develop. Pruning out surplus

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In the fruit garden, bush fruit need picking, and tree fruits may need thinning or at least some summer pruning to make sure the crop gets a good chance to develop to a good size. Young

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Weeds grow all year round but never more so than when you are away on holiday! Hoeing is the safest and most environmentally friendly way of controlling them but has to be done frequently and in dry conditions. Good gardeners usually have a hoe close to hand to fill in the odd spare moments.

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GARDENING not then the glass should be shaded with white shading paint or green netting. Many houseplants enjoy a summer holiday outside and especially like a shower of rain which can really freshen them up. Make sure they also get a feed to support new growth.

Tubs and baskets need regular care to be at their best. Deadheading, watering and feeding are all vital. Repeat flowering herbaceous perennials also benefit from dead-heading and a feed.

Warm sunny weather encourages blanket weed and algae on ponds. You will need to

remove the muck from the pond and keep it topped up.

Lawns are best not cut too close in dry weather, and if you do remove the clippings then be sure to give a quick acting summer feed, especially if a spring treatment was not given.

Evergreens can be trimmed, especially topiaried plants such as box. Keep wall shrubs and climbers tied in and prune off the growth that is obviously heading in the wrong direction.

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Because the carelessness is not only hidden away in the property supplement but also blazoned across the front page. The 30th May issue of my local edition, now purportedly serving Gillingham as well as Wincanton, Bruton and Castle Cary, carried a front-page banner screaming ‘FREE MEAL when you buy another at the Old Ship Inn, Castle Cary – see pages 34-35’. It will not surprise you to know that we at The Visitor know Castle Cary very well indeed, and we know that the town has no Old Ship Inn. So we turned to page 34 to discover that a ‘buy one meal get one meal free’ offer, unpunctuated, was available at the Old Ship Inn in Mere – in Wiltshire, a dozen or more miles from Castle Cary.

But that wasn’t the end of it. A week later a front-page banner of the same size and in the same position on the front page of the 6th June issue stated ‘FREE cake at Angels Corner in Wincanton – see page 34’. I know there’s an

Angel Lane in Wincanton but I couldn’t recall seeing an Angels Corner, so I dutifully turned to page 34 only to discover no mention anywhere of this offer. I eventually found it on page 40.

‘Free slice of cake with every tea or coffee purchased’ was on offer at the Angel Corner Tea Rooms in Mere, now a mere five miles away.

Also in the 6th June issue was a page devoted to the Taste of Somerset Awards 2013, in which we were told that one of the categories is being sponsored by Longman Cheese Sales Ltd which ‘specialises in farmhouse cheese, butter and cream at its North Cadbury dairy’. Sadly the accompanying photograph splashed across the top of the page was captioned as showing ‘Workers at Longman Cheese Sales Ltd of North Brewham with produce from the family firm’s specialist dairy’. North Brewham or North Cadbury? Your guess is as good as mine, but as only around eight miles separate them, perhaps the Gazette thinks it doesn’t much matter.

Way back in last December’s column I mentioned the Gazette’s occasional ‘Meet your local chef’ feature comprising a photograph and brief biography of the chef

plus his or her recommended recipe and, of course, a plug for the pub or restaurant which is presumably paying for its halfpage or more of ‘advertorial’. In the 16th May issue we ‘met’ Elumalai Mohanraj from the Signature Viceroy Indian Restaurant in Yeovil, resplendent in his high white chef’s hat, and Lesley Waters who has recently opened her Kitchen Café in Yeovil and whose familiar face from the television smiled down from the top of the column. And Daniel Maudsley, the new head chef at Haselbury Mill. The headline invited us to ‘Meet Daniel Maudsley’ but instead of his portrait the accompanying photo showed what I assume are the grounds of the Mill – but not having been there I can’t be sure, and there was no caption to help me.

Maybe the absence of Mr Maudsley’s mugshot was not the fault of the newspaper but of the advertiser who failed to supply one. Advertisers have been known to do some strange things – like the auctioneer who used the 4th May issue of the Western Daily Press, pictured below, to attract readers to an auction on 17th April!

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SEND COMPLETED ENTRIES TO: The Visitor Crossword, P.O. Box 1, Castle Cary, Somerset BA7 7BG to arrive by Monday 15th July.

Correct entries are placed in a hat and the winner is the first name drawn. The prize is a £10 voucher to spend with any one advertiser in this issue of The Visitor - please do not forget to state your choice of advertiser and your name and address.

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[8] 22. Girl in Essex beginning with salt. [6] 23. Starry brew altered flavour.

[10] 24. Shakespeare’s testament. [4] 25. Oddly. pledge fifty, say, for Long John Silver’s prosthesis.

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[8] Loved to sum up, about bauxite perhaps. [6] Cruciverbalist a dog? [6] Proverb found in “Essay in German”. [6] Tiny bird put right in cyst. [4]

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[6] Annoy Ephraim extremely with beer (not mild). [8] Excellent about ml to do with teeth by mistake. [10]

The winner of our June Crossword 320 was Mr. R. Gahagan, of South Petherton, who chose to spend the £10 voucher at Dinnington Docks, Dinnington.

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