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Yarlington Fair is back on Sunday 11th September!
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IN 1314 SIMON de Montacute was granted the right to hold a weekly market and an annual fair at his manor of Yarlington. Yarlington Fair was famous throughout Wessex from the middle ages until it was discontinued in 1900.
In 1982 the people of Yarlington decided to restart the fair and Count and Countess Charles de Salis offered to host the fair in the park and gardens of their beautiful home, Yarlington House. Since then it has been held every second year, but had to be cancelled in 2020 because of covid, so this year’s event on 11th September will be the 20th modern Yarlington Fair. The fair will run from10.30am to 4pm, adults £5 (cash please), children free. It will feature a Hawk Flying Display (3pm), Circus Skills Workshop, Cart Rides, Dog Show (1.30- 3pm), Art
Yarlington Fair returns on 11th September.
Wincanton Silver Band performing at Yarlington Fair. Circus Skills Workshop.
Hawk Flying Display is at 3pm. Workshop, Craft Demonstrations, Heavy Horses, Wincanton Silver Band will be playing at 1pm and The Famous Yarlington Mile (2.30pm).
There will be live music throughout by The John Lime Blues Trio. all day refreshments, lunches, raffle, bar tent and a huge range of stalls providing Christmas present opportunities galore.
Heavy Horses and much more at the Yarlington Fair on 11th September!
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Wessex Wine Society celebrates 45 years
The small, friendly group meet in Stourton village hall on the National Trust Stourhead estate on the second Wednesday of the month from October to May. Normally there are about 40 attending and they taste 8 wines with an interval for cheeses and bread. There is always at least one wine in the £10 region and none is normally over £35 a bottle.
The purpose is to discover interesting wines from all around the world, compare and contrast and understand regional variations. To achieve this, there are presentations by suppliers and importers from all over the country who guide members through a selection of their wines, and orders can be made on the night (frequently at discounted prices), although that is far from obligatory.
Whilst some members are very knowledgeable, and some of them will present from time to time, most simply wish to learn more about and appreciate good wine - whilst enjoying themselves. Occasionally wine-related visits are arranged such as a lunch and guided tour of Wraxall Vineyard in June. There is also the occasional light-hearted (but informative) quiz, a Christmas evening pairing wines with food and a dinner near the end of the season.
All are welcome and no previous knowledge about wine is necessary. You can find more information and contact details on the Wessex Wine Society website www.wessexwine society.co.uk. The first meeting after the summer recess is on Wednesday 12th October. Why not go along for an exploratory visit?
Wessex Wine Society is celebrating 45 years! Hatch House Open Garden Saturday 10th September 2022 in aid of Salisbury Hospice Charity
Idyllic Hatch House in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, by the kind permission of Sir Henry and Lady Rumbold, will once again hold its annual Open Garden on Saturday 10th September. This is a great event for all the family and a chance to see the 17th Century walled Dutch garden with amazing views over the Vale of Wardour. Opening slightly earlier than previously, there will be a bbq for the first time as well as traditional cream teas and a wide variety of stalls to browse with cakes, books, gifts and collectables. Lady Rumbold & Mrs Vernon's famous clothes stall is always packed with amazing finds, it’s a magnet for bargain hunters. All proceeds will again go to the Salisbury Hospice Charity. Over the years this event has raised thousands of pounds to help the charity continue its valuable work - www.salisbury hospicecharity.org.uk. Admission per person: Adults - £5, children - £1. Opening Times: 11.30am-
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The simple joy of singing
It might seem early to be thinking about Christmas but on Monday 5th September, at 7:30pm, the Stanchester Quire will resume meeting at the superbly spacious venue of The David Hall, Roundwell Street, South Petherton, TA13 5AA.
They will be learning Christmas Carols and songs, all of which have either been collected from, or written about, the South West of England, several of which originate from a twenty mile radius of South Petherton! This is with a view to performing them at a series of their successful Christmas Concerts.
New members are always very welcome, there are no auditions to join nor is the ability to read music essential as they learn everything by ear, led by musical director, Eddie Upton, the holder of The English Folk Dance and Song Society gold badge for services to folk music.
So why not come along and enjoy the simple pleasure of singing with others? Community singing has been proven to be good for the soul! What's more the first two weeks are free to new members! For further details please email stanchesterquire1 @gmail.com or phone Bonnie on 01935 822287.
C-C-Carnival-itis
With an influx of new residents to the area, people are asking ‘Why does Castle Cary have a carnival and how did it start?’ It started in 1920-21 as a celebration to welcome back the so-called ‘Tommies’ from the First World War.
After a decade, when the Depression of the 1930s struck, the carnival ceased. But it was revived once again in 1946-47 after the Second World War ended. Unfortunately, due to an accident that happened after the procession of 1948 had finished, it ceased - only to be revived again in 1977 to celebrate The Queen’s Silver Jubilee.
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Since that time it has grown into the magical illuminated carnival we all enjoy, in the second week of October each year. From its early days when a ‘cart’ was exactly that, we now have dressed tractors, huge ‘gennies’ to provide power, and floats with literally thousands of light bulbs, moving parts and massive sound systems. But they are still referred to as ‘carts’. Castle Cary carnival has survived where others have folded, under the pressure of rising costs and punitive legislation.
These days, October really is Carnival Month in Cary. Firstly, there is the Children’s Carnival, then the Illuminated Evening Carnival a week later. The shop windows are dressed to celebrate carnival and the Fun Fair comes to town.
Make a note in your diary for Saturday 15th October - don’t miss it! ALL RISE - A Fundraising Exhibition by ACEarts ACEarts are holding a very special exhibition their gallery from Tuesday 13 to Saturday 17 September 2022, with an opening event to be held on Monday 12 September from 6 – 8pm.
ACEarts is a small charity that provides art and creative activity to inspire, empower and enable people to develop and grow. They engage with all ages and abilities, schools and community groups whilst continuing to be passionate about showcasing work by local artists.
Achievements in the first six months of 2022 include: Welcomed over 10,500 visitors to shop and gallery, exhibited works by 126 artists in the main gallery space, showcased over 100 local makers’ work, supported 16 emerging artists, provided educational talks for 120 members of the community, held 90 creative activity sessions in the gallery space, provided 100 opportunities for family friendly learning, hosted 90 school children in the gallery, programmed 170 creative activity sessions outside of the gallery and there are plans in place to add even more amazing art based activities.
However, like many other small charities they have been hit first by the pandemic and latterly the cost of living crisis, forcing the charity to deplete its small reserve. They now need to raise funds to continue their work, therefore the trustees have decided to hold a fundraising event in the form of an exhibition entitled ALL RISE at the gallery with the work exhibited kindly donated by many of ACEarts supporting artists.
Everyone is welcome to go and support them, help them celebrate their achievements to date and enable them to continue the good work. All purchases and donations will help and will be greatly appreciated.
ACEarts has been, and strives to continue to be, a positive force within the community and for the promotion of local artists. Let’s keep it going. Art Care Education (known as ACEarts) is an arts and education charity based in The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, TA11 7NB.
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Write your memoir with Mandy Bloom
With the growing interest in genealogy in recent years, inspired by programmes such as ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ a Somerset writer is offering a solution for those who have a pile of family tree research that they don’t know what to do with.
Mandy Bloom, a memoir writer from Castle Cary, is now creating family history books for local people, with some of her clients’ own research going back as far as the 1600s.
“Along with memoir writing, this additional service has become more popular since lockdown when people were looking for projects to keep them busy,” she explains.
“There is so much information available online to help people trace their family tree, and we can include any old documents and newspaper articles that they may have discovered – although some people’s ancestors may not have been involved in the most honourable activities! The books make a unique gift for younger relations and enable family stories to be handed down to future generations.”
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of the book production, including writing, layout, design, cover design and ultimately the printing. She can arrange to have your family tree professionally drawn to incorporate in the book, while photographs, perhaps of great grandparents or older, can be digitised, enhanced and included.
For those who prefer to concentrate on telling their own life story, Mandy is continuing to offer her popular memoir writing service. Clients are usually interviewed in their own home or office, or may have already written their life story themselves and just want the manuscript transformed into a printed book. The book production service is also ideal for local businesses wanting to record their company’s history and achievements over the years.
Contact Mandy on 07969 333940 for more information and prices, visit www.mandybloom .co.uk or email: enquiries.mandy bloom@gmail.com.
Anna Howie - Singer Songwriter comes to Castle Cary on Sunday 11th September
Anna Howie performs at All Saints' Church and Community space in Castle Cary on 11th September. Doors open at 3.30pm. Cream Teas available in the interval. Tickets (£10) from: www.annahowiemusic.co.uk, Bailey Hill Bookshop, Castle Cary
This is an opportunity to enjoy one of the 'fastest rising stars on the Americana scene' singer/songwriter Anna Howie, performing songs from her highly acclaimed new album, TheFriday Night Club. Anna lived in Somerset for several years and is very happy to be back.
Boost for Somerton Recreation Ground
Somerton Music and Arts Festival CIC who run the popular Somerstock Music Festival have presented a cheque of £1000 to David Osmond, Chair of the Somerton Recreation Ground Trust from funds raised by the 2022 Festival.
Festival Chairman Cliff Bassett said: “We are very pleased to make this donation to help the Trust continue its work in supporting sport and activities for all in Somerton”.
David Osmond responded saying: “It was great to see so many people enjoying the Festival this year. We welcome this generous donation which will be put to good use.”
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Somerset County Show
The return this year of the Somerset County Show is once again to be held over 2 days at Taunton Racecourse on the 17 and 18 September from 9-5.
There will be a cooking demo area, hosted by the lovely Leslie Waters - recipes will be available for the delicious dishes showcased by some of our top chefs, with wine pairings by Linda PiggottVijeh, along with a demonstration from Polden Wines who will also be sharing recipes.
The show also includes a full equestrian programme, with Shetland pony racing and the British Scurry and Trials Driving, where visitors can watch miniature ponies compete against each other while they dash around an obstacle course at high speed.
Other activities to enjoy watching include falconry, ferret racing, an Alpaca show, dog demonstrations, live music from individuals and groups on the Community stage, with a performance from the Wurzels on Sunday 18 Sept at 3.30pm. New to the show is a have a go sport zone area where you can try out football, cricket, drumming and many other fun activities
Owners on leads are welcome to accompany their doggie companions, to watch the many dog activities including a fun dog show, dog activity zone and even dog dancing! There will be plenty of food and drink stalls and classic vehicles.
Adults £12.50pp, 6-16 only £5pp and under 5's free.
Get your tickets early from www.somerset countyshow.co.uk. There is free public parking and mobility scooter hire on site. Berry’s are providing a courtesy bus from Taunton Mecca Bingo. OUT - 9.15, 10.30, 12 & 13.30 to Racecourse. RETURN - 12.30, 14.30, 15.30, 16.00.
Dahlias at Barrington Court. Photo: National Trust/Jane Smallman.
Heatwave brings out a wonderful array of flowers in the garden at Barrington Court, nr Ilminster, Somerset
The garden at the National Trust’s Barrington Court, is in full bloom and benefiting from the unusual warmer weather. The dahlias in the Lily Garden are in full flower in their newly repaired beds and the more traditional autumn flowers, such as Michaelmas Daisies and Rudbeckia, are coming into bloom early.
Christine Brain, Head Gardener at Barrington Court, said:
“This heat wave has had an unexceptional effect on the garden here. The dahlias are in full bloom but we’re also seeing early signs of autumnal flowers as well. As a result this is now a great time for garden lovers to come and visit Barrington Court. Visitors can enjoy the vibrant colours, intoxicating scents and
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water features such as the playing fountains, the pond and the moat.”
Christine adds, “The Lily Garden is the largest of the three gardens, and the first garden to be planted. It remains the closest of all to Gertrude Jekyll’s executed designs. Garden lovers can also wander around the walled Rose, Iris and White Gardens as well as stroll down a beautiful pergola walk. In addition, the kitchen garden is full of produce – with the opportunity to buy any surplus vegetables which are not being used in the café.”
The grass hay has just been cut and baled and the fruit in the orchard is beginning to ripen. Now would be a great time to visit Barrington Court and enjoy the beauty of this tranquil place.
For opening times and prices, please visit www.nationaltrust .org.uk/barrington-court.
Lavender at Barrington Court. Photo: National Trust/Jane Smallman. The paperwork for the final Glastonbury Town Deal project is now on its way to Government for review, concluding the rigorous internal assurance process required to access this once-in-a-generation investment for the town.
Together the 11 Glastonbury Town Deal projects are set to bring £23.6m of investment into the town, representing the highest award in the South West and one of the highest per capita in England.
The other 10 Town Deal projects were approved for submission to Government by Mendip District Council on 20th June 2022. The Robert Richards Initiative had been granted a short extension because the specifics of the project had changed as a result of the Business Case process, although the objectives and outcomes remain the same.
Named after and dedicated to the first Chair of the Glastonbury Town Deal Board, the Robert Richards Initiative is focused on sustainability, bringing together the recurring Town Deal themes of education and training, green infrastructure and wellbeing. The key elements of the project are:
An innovative website and learning platform produced in collaboration with the Open University, with support from Strode College, that will provide a comprehensive range of courses around sustainability, skills development and wellbeing, most of which will be offered free of charge;
Additional sustainability solutions for three buildings already set to be refurbished as part of the Glastonbury Town Deal, namely The Baily’s Buildings, The Life Factory and Glastonbury Enterprise and Innovation Centre;
Enhanced green infrastructure within the town, including 2.5km of multi-user paths and an affordable electric bike hire scheme.
The partnership with the Open University will be the first of its kind nationally, with courses and qualifications being specific to, and labelled for, Glastonbury. These will range from half-hour workshops to post-graduate courses, with a grant scheme being explored for the latter. Longer term, this collaboration will establish a template that can be used elsewhere, especially in
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other rural towns.
Overall, the Robert Richards Initiative aims to boost awareness of sustainability issues, raise knowledge and skill levels for local residents, and support Glastonbury in becoming a carbon neutral town by 2030.
Glastonbury is one of 101 towns chosen to receive investment through the government’s Towns Fund scheme as part of its Levelling Up agenda. The Business Cases will now be reviewed by DLUHC, with funds being released on a project-by-project basis as and when they are approved. It is anticipated that this funding will start to filter through in the autumn of this year.
The Glastonbury Town Deal projects aim to deliver a necessary ‘levelling up’ opportunity for the town, bringing existing assets back into community use, and working with local communities to develop the spaces and resources they want and need. The vision is for Glastonbury to be a sustainable, prosperous, modern town and global tourist centre, drawing on its rural landscape, history and unique legacy.
For further information, visit glastonburytowndeal.co.uk.
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Pay them a visit - you will be surprised with the amount of pre-loved furniture, antiques and collectables in stock. There’s also plenty of parking available outside the shop. It's going to be a PAWSOME weekend! Clarks Village launches canine modelling competition to find next top dog
Clarks Village is set to host its first dog-friendly event next month with a host of pawsome activities and the chance for one pooch to be crowned the outlet’s ‘top dog’.
The free Pawsome Pooch event at Clarks Village will offer dog owners a free pet photoshoot as part of its casting competition to find the first-ever furry face of the Somerset shopping outlet.
As well as the casting event which features a professional pet photographer hosting photo shoots in the Clarks Village gardens, there is a stellar lineup of pup-tastic activities including a Pooch Pamper Pod, agility and trick displays and ‘have-a-go’ hooper and agility sessions run by club K9 Heaven, all of which are free. Local animal rescue charity Happy Landings will also be in attendance.
Held on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September between 11am and 4pm, the event is open to all. As the official photo shoots as part of the Pawsome Pooch casting competition are limited, dog owners are advised to prebook an appointment in advance.
All entrants who have a professional photograph taken at the event will receive a free digital photo of their pup paw-
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trait with the top shortlisted entries chosen by a panel of canine critiques and put forward for a public vote to pick the outlet’s paw-fect poster pup. The winner will be crowned the official top dog of Clarks Village and featured in future campaigns with the owner receiving £500 shopping vouchers from selected brands at Clarks Village.
As well as the coveted prebookable appointments, owners can also enter the competition by heading down to Clarks Village between 11am–4pm across the weekend and look out for the roaming photographer on the day for a quick walk-in snap session. Or, owners can nominate their canine companion by uploading a photo to Instagram between 11am on Saturday 17th September and 4pm on Sunday 18th September with the hashtag #CVPawsomePooch – see the Clark’s Village Instagram account for details www.instagram .com/clarksvillageuk.
Across the weekend, the Clarks Village Pawsome Pooch event, activities will include:
The Pooch Pamper Pod, led by the winner of Britain’s Best Groomer on BBC’s Pooch Perfect, Kelly Davis, who will offer free mini pamper sessions with grooming tips, nail trimming and a spritz of doggy cologne.
Hoopers and dog trick displays from southwest Passion for Pets Bristol by instructor Rachel and Trick Sprollie Rogan, as seen on TV, with free ‘have-a-go’ walk-up hoopers, the latest craze in dog sports and suitable for dogs of all ages and breeds (Saturday only).
Steeplechase and agility displays from southwest Kennel Club K9 Heaven Bristol with competing dogs Blur, Strike, Vinyasa and friends alongside free, supervised agility sessions for all (Sunday only).
Fundraising for animal rescue charity Happy Landings which will be selling its much-loved handcrafted gifts from local volunteers as well as hosting a tombola.
Chris Davis, Centre Director at Clarks Village, said: “Clarks Village has always been dogfriendly, welcoming in owners and their four-legged companions into the outlet and many of its stores. To celebrate this, we are excited to host the exclusive Pawsome Pooch event for the first time. Whether it’s taking part in a professional photoshoot, relaxing at the pooch pamper pod, or zooming through the hoopers, we are paw-sitive guests and their furry friends will have a great time at our Pawsome Pooch event.”
So, will your pooch be Best-inShow? Book your free photo shoot at the Pawsome Pooch Eventbrite page to secure your slot: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clarksvillage-pawsome-pooch-tickets380473836487.
For more details visit: www.clarksvillage.co.uk. Yeovil Art Space will be featuring new work from artist Grazyna Wikierska and sculptor Chris Dunseath RWA for this autumn’s Somerset Art Weeks Festival, an event showcasing over 300 artistic talents across the region. The arts charity, gallery and shop space based in the Quedam Shopping centre is becoming a destination for bringing art into the community and onto the high street and will feature as Venue 1 on the renowned Somerset art trail.
Mayor of Yeovil Evie PottsJones says of the community hub,
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“Yeovil Art Space has brightened up the town immensely, I’ve noticed every group I’m involved with, they know Yeovil Art Space - they’re just bringing everyone together.”
And when speaking about the impact of Yeovil Art Space in the town, James Tovey, General Manager of the Quedam Shopping centre says,
“It has meant there is somewhere visitors can come in and experience a gallery and see local artists, when they wouldn’t have had that opportunity before - there’s something different happening every time I come in.”
Chris Dunseath RWA and Fellow of the Royal Society of Sculptors will be exhibiting a series of small sculptures in bronze and plaster that began with the opportunity to explore Bronze Age artefact and axes from the collection at The Museum of Somerset. He has developed a series of artworks that extend the sculptural form of the axes and other objects by implying movement, animation and the passage of time. Chris Dunseath is an artist of regional and national acclaim, winner of Wells Art Contemporary in 2013 and Wilson Award in 2014. He works in a variety of materials including wood, stone, bronze and paper to explore diverse concepts. Artist Grazyna Wikierska is known for working in a variety of forms from painting, sculpture and textile, to performance and installation, her belief is that Art is a spiritual path to go within, to transform energy, the artist says, “I am very interested in how energy creates patterns, shape, our reality, our personality.” With support from a Project Development Bursary for Artists from Somerset Art Works, Grazyna wil be exhibiting a new body of work that has resulted in experimentation with many mediums to tell stories about states of mind and explores the perception of Sanctuary, the theme of Art Weeks this year.
A spokesperson from Yeovil Art Space comments;
“We are thrilled to have these two artists in the space over Somerset Art Weeks and beyond into October. They both have compelling stories to tell and reach into many fascinating areas which can relate to all of us and translate through art. Expect an interesting and dynamic exhibition to come!”
This exhibition is scheduled to extend beyond the Art Weeks opening September 17 until October 29. Visit the Yeovil Art Space website yeovilartspace.uk and @yeovilartspace on Facebook and Instagram for news and updates from the arts charity and community hub.
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Grazyna Wikierska. Mere, Wiltshire - on Sunday 14th August where Mere Bowls Club played a Bowls Wiltshire (Men). The weather was hot, however, sometimes cloud helped to keep the heat at bay. Photo: George Jeans.
