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Serving up a treat News, views and features from Cheddar, Wedmore, Winscombe and Axbridge
Inside this issue
welcome . . . Axbridge film director heads back home – Pages 4-5
Greenhill residents show off their artistic talent – Page 6
Mendip Raceway gears up for the big boys – Pages 10-11
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Welcome to the twenty-fifth issue of Valley Life and we hope you are continuing to enjoy our offering of news, views and features from the Cheddar Valley.
I’ve already tasted what ‘s on offer at La Rocca and although not a great food critic, it was delicious and at an affordable price - so good look to everyone involved in La Rocca.
This month’s issue looks at how the community is continuing to grow and thrive with new businesses and major events coming to the Cheddar Valley.
Also this month, sees Mendip Raceway welcome the Brisca F2 drivers to the Cheddar Valley. This formula is the largest open wheeled Stock Car sport in the country with nearly six hundred registered drivers
Firstly, there is a welcome to Bafti Zhuzhi and his colleague Elson Alia who have opened La Rocca, an Italian restaurant in The Gorge. This shows once again that businesses believe that the area is worthy of investment and believe that there is a very real need.
Add to this sporting mix the third stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race which will see some of cycling’s elite take on Cheddar Gorge and we have proof again that the area is a world-class destination. Rob Perkins, Editor
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Ready to roll at La Rocca as new restaurant opens
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t has been a long time coming, but Cheddar finally has an Italian restaurant in the shape of La Rocca.
food and the atmosphere that we are offering at La Rocca. This is a big step for us but we believe that we have the right staff in place to make it a real success.
The restaurant, run by Bafti Zhuzhi and Elson Alia, has undergone a major refurbishment to the former Fortes ice cream shop on The Cliffs. The restaurant which can seat up to 70 diners, will be open seven days a week until 10pm offering a variety of authentic Italian food from pizzas to pastas and steaks to fish and risottos. Bafti, originally from Naples, said: “We are really excited about opening in Cheddar
because we feel as though there is a real gap in the market for an authentic Italian restaurant. It has taken three months to get the place looking like we want it and we hope that locals and tourists alike will enjoy the
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“Head chef Elson takes immense pride in his work and I’m sure that people won’t be disappointed with the food on offer. Cheddar is a great place to be not only because of the amount of tourists that come here, but also because there is a real community which from what we hear has been in need of an authentic Italian restaurant.” To book a table go to www. la-rocca.co.uk.
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Jo’s film-making dream
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xbridge is to star in a new comedy pilot – penned by a young film maker who spent a lot of her childhood in the area.
extras from the local community, the shooting of Old was the culmination of a germ of an idea Jo had while living in Australia in 2010.
Old by Joanna Tilley had its premiere at The Roxy cinema in August and the 34-year-old now hopes that the self-funded comedy pilot set in an old people’s home will be taken up by TV commissioners.
She said: “I’ve always loved Fawlty Towers and the physicality that the series brought to the screen and Old is very much in that tradition.
Jo and cameraman Graham Trelfer spent four days in The Parsonage overlooking Cheddar Reservoir creating the 30-minute pilot with professional actors Peter Straker and Janie Gray taking the lead roles. Together with a host of 4
“There just isn’t a comedy series set in an old people’s home depicting the fun antics that the residents get up to that I thought it would be an innovative idea. “There just doesn’t seem to be that many productions where old people and especially older
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women have key parts and I wanted to put that right.” Jo, who trained as a journalist and whose writing also includes comedy, struck lucky when professional actor Peter Straker, who has appeared in Dr Who as well as a host of West End stage productions, said he was impressed by her script and wanted to be a part of the project. Jo added: “When somebody of that stature comes on board it makes you realise that this is not just a pet project but something which might have commercial legs. “So then I started looking seri-
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comes true in Axbridge
ously at putting on the project and that’s when I started calling in a few favours. “My dad who lives in Axbridge started to put the word around and local people were really keen to be involved. “Graham was someone I knew through London Comedy Writers where we were both involved and he was keen to be part of the project. “Touring around Axbridge I found two great make-up artists and then the final piece in the jigsaw was coming across The Parsonage B&B and Patricia Filer who was just the perfect host. Her home has a
commanding view over the reservoir and was perfect both for the interior and the exterior shots. “Patricia’s home was wonderful and it didn’t need anything done to it in the way of props. So she saved us the cost of employing a set designer. She not only allowed the house to be taken over by the cast and crew, but she even put up a few of the cast members in her B&B. “Sometimes things just seem to fall into place and that’s certainly what’s happened with Old - I only hope that everyone enjoys watching it as much as we have enjoyed making it.”
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Residents help to ring changes at phone kiosk
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esidents at Greenhill House care home have been busy supporting a local project to make use of a former telephone box. The typically British icon has been adopted by CHAFF (Cheddar Arts Fringe Festival) and over recent months has been used to feature local artists and craft work. Last month, the telephone box was allocated to residents at Greenhill House in Tweentown. With support from local artist, Katrina Atkinson, the once under-used and unwanted telephone box has been transformed into a beautiful piece of artwork. Greenhill House residents have been using their creative talents to follow a nature themed and made colourful birds and flowers to display in the glass box. A member of activities staff at Greenhill House said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been involved in this project. It means a lot for the residents to be involved, especially one where they can use their creative skills to support a local community project.” Bridget Hemmings, chair of
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CHAFF said: “The telephone box idea has really taken off and we’ve seen some really inspiring artwork produced to make what was a bit of an eyesore into a really pleasant art installation. We’re delighted the
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residents of Greenhill House were able to take part and look forward to other groups having a go.” For more information contact CHAFF by email at info@ cheddarartist.co.uk
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Money Talk Later Life financial advice from Congresbury-based Centurion
Care costs explained
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he NHS is responsible for meeting health needs. If your health needs are severe and complex, you may qualify for NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) and your care costs may be fully funded. People who were previously detained in hospital under certain sections of the Mental Health Act will automatically qualify for this funding. If your care needs are not severe enough to qualify for CHC your local authority is ultimately responsible for meeting your needs. The Local Authority may cover some or all of the cost of your care depending on what your needs are and how much money you have. If the Local Authority considers that you need support, it will then carry out an assessment of your finances. Your income, less a small amount of Personal Expense Allowance, will be taken into account. If your income doesn’t meet the cost of care, your capital
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will be taken into account. If you own assessable capital over £23,250 you will be fully responsible for meeting the cost. It is important to note that spouses and civil partners are not responsible for paying for each other’s care. Only the amounts owned by the person who needs care can be assessed and how you own your capital can have a significant effect on the amount which is assessed. Some income and capital can be exempt from assessment. Principally, the value of your home must be disregarded if
you receive care at home, or if a ‘qualifying relative’ such as a spouse continues to live there. Up to half of a spouse’s pension income can be exempt from assessment. There are other examples and there are complex rules around valuing jointly owned assets. If you require some amount of nursing care, and you live in a registered nursing home, the NHS may contribute towards the cost of your care at a fixed rate, currently £155.05 per week. A need for care may also mean you qualify to receive state benefits or other sources of funds.
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he eyes of the stock car racing world will be on the Mendip Hills this month, when the Mendips Raceway hosts the 2018 BriSCA F2 World Championship. Leading drivers from around the UK and overseas will be competing for the prestigious world title at the hill-top race track near Cheddar, Somerset, on Saturday, 8 September. Formula 2 stock cars are highspeed, purpose built racing cars - with bumpers. Part of the action is pushing an opponent aside when the opportunity arises, creating one of the most exciting spectacles in motorsport. The big race brings together the leading British drivers, who have qualified through a series of qualifying rounds and semi-finals, and overseas stars, including defending champion Wim Peeters of the Netherlands. The British challenge is led by Scottish duo Gordon Moodie (Fife) and Chris Burgoyne (Falkirk), who have qualified on the front row, with two from the north of England, Kelvyn Marshall and Luke Wrench (both from Cheshire) on the second row. The West Country is represented by Chris Mikulla from Weston-Super-Mare, Matt Stoneman, Neil Hooper and
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big boys head for the hills Justin Fisher from Devon, Steve Gilbert and Dale Moon from Cornwall, and Nathan Maidment from Dorset. Promoter Graham Bunter, himself a former world finalist, said: “This will be the biggest event we have held at the raceway, Formula 2 is one of the most popular forms of motorsport in the country, and this is the year’s most important event. We’re expecting a fantastic evening of racing, with fans and drivers from around the country and overseas.” There will be timed lap trials to determine the grid positions for the 10 overseas drivers, and a further six places on the grid will be available through a last-chance consolation race, creating a packed field of 36 cars for the big event. In addition to the main race, sponsored by Mills Engineering in association with Polleysport and Yokohama Tyres, there will be a full programme of supporting races including BriSCA F2s and the historic Heritage F2s, which recreate the racing days of the 1960s. The meeting starts at 5pm and tickets on the day cost £25 for adults, £15 for concessions/ OAPs, and £10 for children (age 5-14). Further information at www.mendipsraceway. com. • Pictures Lime Jelly Photogrpahy VALLEY LIFE MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2018 / ISSUE 25
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Later Living Tony Watts OBE looks at the issues as we grow older
The price of loyalty H ow high a price are older people paying because of loyalty to their suppliers? Over £250 a year according to one recent extended trial.
band, mobile and broadband suppliers, it’s no wonder these companies are prepared to risk not helping loyal customers benefit from better tariffs… why not let them carry on paying top dollar?
If you’re of a certain vintage, you’ll remember the execrable “Tell Sid” ads back in 1986 advising the public to cash in on the upcoming privatisation of British Gas. Our electricity, water and telephone utilities duly followed. Ten years further on, and the energy market was opened up to competition. Whether or not you think that’s been a good thing, we now all need to review our purchasing decisions on a regular basis to get a half decent price. The best deals are invariably offered to new customers… not the loyal ones who stick with a supplier. Working in the marketing sector, that has always puzzled me because I’m keenly aware of the high cost to a company of “customer churn”. From a consumer’s perspective it can be annoying and time wasting to ensure that you’re
It used to be all about some older people not being quite so internet savvy… and yes, there’s no question that having access to the web makes it far easier to shop around.
always getting the best deal available… but the alternative can be very expensive. A trial project involving 50,000 customers has just ended where energy consumers were offered (by industry regulator Ofgem no less) the chance of saving around £250 a year if they were prepared to switch suppliers. Only a fifth did. Most of the sample were older consumers who (as marketeers will tell you) are traditionally far more loyal than younger generations. If you apply the same principle to your telephone, broad-
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But you CAN do it by phone: in the trial I mentioned, customers were encouraged to contact price comparison site Energyhelpline – and of those who switched, 71% dealt with them by phone. Other comparison sites also have a telephone service. I’d also add into the “review regularly” mix your house and car insurance – and your roadside rescue service. A year or two ago I found my automatic RAC renewal was over £100 more than if I went online and switched… to the RAC. I phoned to tell them that – but they could only give me the better price if I first left the RAC and then rejoined. Madness.
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Back Issues Doctor of Chiropractic Matt Sutton helps to keep you on the move
Improving your body
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hiropractic adds life to your years, and years to your life; is an adage I’ve used for years with my patients.
Normal posture and spinal health allow proper brain to body communication via the spinal nerves. However, virtually all aspects of human health and performance undergo negative influence when abnormal spinal health begins affecting function.
Now you may be asking yourself what chiropractors have to do with extending and bettering the quality of life, it’s all about back and neck pains isn’t it? Well on one hand, we are great at helping with that but more accurately we’re excellent at getting people healthier and their bodies to work better. This is what makes the aches and pains go away. However we are not simply a human walking ibuprofen.
The spine must be aligned and moving appropriately to allow proper communication within the nervous system.
significant effects on the ageing rate of the cells in our body.
When the body is balanced and working well aches and pains drop away as the body returns to a thriving state. Increased life in your years and years to your life follow!
The research measured the effects of aging rate by from assessing telomere length. Telomeres serve as cap-like structures located on the end of DNA strands. A relationship exists between telomere length and aging.
There is recent exciting research that supports this claim by measuring a certain part of our DNA that is related to our overall health and aging called Telomeres.
Shorter telomere length coincides with the acceleration of the aging process. Improving health and longevity mean implementing health strategies that lengthen telomeres.
This research shows that poor spinal health and posture, has
How does this relate to Chiropractic?
Halting acceleration of the aging process serves as one of the many benefits achieved through better spinal alignment and movement. These benefits originate through Chiropractic care. Chiropractic adjustments prove to be one major strategy towards that goal. The study published in June of 2017 showed that telomere length increased by 8.23% in patients that experienced less than five months of corrective Chiropractic care. Scientific research continues to prove that better health and vitality exists through better nervous system function.
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Green Matters Green-fingered tips from garden designer Robin Pargeter
Dispelling the myths M ost of us begin gardening taking advice from old hands who have been at the game for many years.
While it is technically correct that adding sand will help lighten a heavy clay soil, the vast quantities required mean that this is not an approach worth entertaining. For better drainage, consider creating raised beds and adding plenty of compost.
However, amongst all this well intentioned instruction there are likely to be a number of pearls of wisdom that, on examination, turn out not to hold water. Here are just a few of the most common gardening myths. First up is the idea that great care should be taken to avoid splashing water onto plant leaves when watering so as to avoid scorching the leaves. The thinking is that water droplets will focus the sun’s rays and burn the leaves. While you should take care to avoid splashing water and spreading soil borne diseases, leaf scorch is not a problem. Contrary to what you might have heard, young trees do not require staking. If your pockets are deep enough to bring in mature specimens then fair enough, they require tying down until their root ball has established enough to stabilise the tree.
Many people hold that organic is inherently safer than non-organic.
However, saplings are better off finding their own feet and strengthening their roots without help. Putting pieces of broken pots in the base of containers to improve drainage seems logical enough. However, there is no evidence that this helps as soil or compost hold water better than a layer of gravel or ‘crocks’. So as long as there is a hole in the base of the container, and water can drain out, roots sitting in water will not be a problem.
Whilst you may for many reasons believe that organic is the right approach, it does not necessarily mean that it is a safer way to garden. For example, many organic pesticides contain up to 20% vinegar, which is poisonous to animals such as frogs and toads, excellent slug predators. Probably the most widely heard misconception is that only certain people have ‘green fingers’. From my experience, anyone who takes the time to do things properly and follows advice (yes, even if it risks including a myth or two) is perfectly capable of being a successful gardener. Like most things in life, the more you practice something, the better you get.
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Fr e w e ith te th a o is r c ad of ve fee rt
WHAT’S ON IN SEPTEMBER TAKE A CHANCE ON US - ABBA TRIBUTE Friday, September 7 at 7.30pm The music of Abba never fails to generate a fantastic night of entertainment. The performers bring energy and fun to the stage that will ensure you will have a fantastic night to remember. Tickets: £15
THE NEW JERSEY BOYS Friday September 21 at 7.30pm Back by overwhelming popular demand, the hit show which continues to play to sell-out audiences and standing ovations throughout the UK. Tickets: £17 Concessions: £16
HISTORIES OF THE UNEXPECTED Friday, September 28 at 7.30pm Histories of the Unexpected LIVE! with Dr Sam Willis is a journey of historical discovery that tackles some of the greatest of historical themes - from the Tudors to the Second World War Tickets: £15 Adults, Group rates available
Call 01278 784464 online booking at www.theprincesstheatre.co.uk
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Healthy Eating Nutritional therapist Linda Thomas with some food advice
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late and pizza!) and so eat less healthily too. The body then converts excess calories into fat stores, especially in the abdominal area, and is loathe to let it go in case the “tiger” returns. This causes weight management issues and increased risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and dementia.
tress is unavoidable and some is even good – it gets us out of bed and into work on time! It is also the emergency survival mechanism when we are threatened. Hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline raise our heart rate, increase breathing and release energy from fat stores so that muscles have the necessary glucose and oxygen for “fight or flight”.
The stress response is perfect when facing tigers, but in modern life it is triggered by many things - relationships, money, unsatisfactory jobs, mislaid car keys, road rage…..it all adds up. Many people live in a constant state of stress, anxiety or overwhelm. Sadly, the impact of long term stress is very detrimental. Because survival is the priority, the stress response not only “hijacks” nutrients such as B vitamins, calcium and magnesium, from their other roles, but also “suppresses” some functions not vital for this purpose. This results in compromised processes such as digestion, reproduction, hormone manage18
As a Nutritional Therapist, I see clients for whom stress reduction is as important as dietary changes for improving their health. My top tips are: ment and bone maintenance. Our brains suffer (they use a lot of glucose), infertility can occur, constipation/diarrhoea is common and we are easily fatigued. We are susceptible to infection and illness. Physically we become tense, leading to headaches, joint pain and poor posture. Our adrenals eventually become exhausted, meaning we can no longer handle stress.
• Make time to relax and have some daily quiet time • Learn to say “no” nicely • Remove clutter to make it easier to find the things you need. • Reduce decision making - try meal planning, having routines, preparing for the morning before you go to bed • Reflect on what is important to you and let go of things which you do out of habit or guilt.
Because digestion is suppressed, we are less able to absorb nutrients and, in support of the high demands for glucose, we prefer foods high in sugar and fat (crisps, choco-
By addressing stress, we can improve how well we absorb and use the nutrients we eat and become healthier and happier. Now there’s food for thought!
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Events • Clubs • Groups • Music • Fitness
What’s On
Lost for something to do in the Cheddar Valley, here's a look at what's on offer for all ages Tuesday, 4 September • Tour of Britain comes through Cheddar Gorge about 12.30pm. • Cheddar Country Market, Village Hall 10.3011.30am. • Toddler group, 9-10am, Axbridge Town Hall. Wednesday, 5 September • Pilates with Jane at Axbridge Town Hall from 4.30-5.30pm. Thursday, 6 September • West Mendip Walkers moderate circular walk 12mi from Bruton. OS Map Ex142 ST686345. Start 10.00a.m. Park at
Hauser & Wirth. Contact Tony Strange Tel: 01934 733783/07415517355 or anthonyestrange@gmail. com.
Church, morning service 10.30am. • Cheddar car boot sale Winchester Farm from 9am.
Friday, 7 September • Age UK EXTEND Movement to Music, Cheddar Village Hall 2-3pm. £3.50 per session, contact 0845 6434702.
Monday 10 September • Cheddar U3A meet and greet, Cheddar Library 10.30am-noon.
Saturday, 8 September • Sweets’ Car Boot Sale, 2-4pm, Blakeway. Sunday, 9 September • St Andrews Church Holy Communion 8am • Cheddar Methodist
Wednesday, 12 September • Fitness2Unique, Blackford Village Hall, 9-10am Lisa Richards 07977 415799.
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comfortable stretches & pressure applied to points across the body
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soft & supportive with stillness & holding
Mindful Movement classes
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Tuesday, 11 September • Moor Voices Community Choir meets at Hannah More Cottage, Lower North Street. Contact Issy Emeney on 01934 741551 for details. • Cheddar Country Market, Village Hall 10.3011.30am.
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Thursday, 13 September • West Mendip Walkers leisurely circular walk 6.5mi from Wells. OS Map Ex141 ST546453. Start 1.30p.m. Park near Sherston Inn, Priory Road. Contact Ken Masters Tel: 01749 670349/07784 941439. Friday, 14 September • The Blend meeting for young people aged 12+, The Cafe, Church Street, Cheddar 7.30-10.30pm.
Cheddar Village Hall £2.50. Tuesday, 18 September • Moor Voices Community Choir meets at Hannah More Cottage, Lower North Street. Contact Issy Emeney on 01934 741551 for details. • Cheddar Country Market, Village Hall 10.3011.30am. • Toddler group, 9-10am, Axbridge Town Hall. Wednesday, 19 September • Pilates with Jane at Axbridge Town Hall from 4.30-5.30pm. • Fitness2Unique, Blackford Village Hall, 9-10am Lisa Richards 07977 415799. Thursday, 20 September • West Mendip Walkers strenuous circular walk 12mi from Cadbury Castle. OS Map Ex129 ST632253. Start 10.00a.m. Park free car park. Contact Carol Jackson Tel:01934 733568/07979 354530. Saturday, 22 September • Sweets’ Car Boot Sale, 2-4pm, Blakeway.
Saturday, 15 September • Sweets’ Car Boot Sale, 2-4pm, Blakeway.
Thursday, 27 September West Mendip Walkers leisurely circular walk 6mi from Wookey. OS Map Ex141 ST518457. Start 1.30p.m. Park near church. Contact Carole Lewis cajlewis@btinternet.com
Monday 17 September • Line dancing for absolute beginners 10.30-11.30am
Saturday, 29 September • Sweets’ Car Boot Sale, 2-4pm, Blakeway.
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