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A short insight into the history of the Palace will be a precursor to the three-course medieval-themed banquet during which a medieval host/storyteller will provide entertainment. Medieval music will also be performed throughout the meal.

Guests will also have the

Tickets are pre-bookable on site or online at £37.50 (Bishop’s Palace Members £33.75 with valid Membership Card).

Orchestra bringing the sounds and spectacle

THE Fulltone Orchestra is bringing 50 of the top musicians in the South West, with more than 100 singers from the Fulltone Chorus, The Blue Notes and Cirencester Male Voice Choir, for a special night of music at Wells Cathedral in February.

The music will include Karl Jenkins’ Adiemus, and several acclaimed choral works from film.

Adiemus is a work of epic proportions that challenged and changed the way classical music was perceived. It will be performed in Wells on Saturday, February 25, as part of a four-date tour, along with some celebrated choral works from film – Conquest of Paradise

(Vangelis), Hymn to The Fallen (John Williams), Somewhere In My Memory (John Williams), Titanic Suite (James Horner), Jewel of The Fate (John Williams) and Chariots of Fire/ Jerusalem (Vangelis).

Anthony Brown, The Fulltone Orchestra’s Musical Director and Conductor, said: “We know every performance of this groundbreaking works of music, plus the other stunning musical masterpieces, will be magical and can’t wait for our audiences to hear it for themselves.”

The performance in Wells Cathedral on February 25 starts at 7.30pm. For tickets and more information, visit www.fto.org. uk/karl-jenkins-symphonicadiemus

n AROUND THE SOCIETIES

Wells Analytical Philosophy Society

OVER the past 12 years or more, a participating audience of about 25 has gathered in the lecture theatre of Wells Museum, on the first Monday morning of each month at 10.30. We have discussed topics ranging from war and peace to aesthetic value, from the nature of truth to euthanasia, from Camus to Wittgenstein, from political fairness to the moral traps of empathy, from scepticism to the philosophy of education. Everyone is welcome and no prior familiarity with academic philosophy is expected. Our next debate, on February 6, asks Can Moral Life Survive the Death of Religion?

Just pop in for a friendly taster, or contact Alan Hobbs on 01749 677949 for further information. The topic for each month hereafter will be posted a fortnight in advance on the Wells Library noticeboard.

WELLS NATURAL HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

STEVE Tofts Davis will give an illustrated talk on lead mining on Mendip during the two most important periods in its history: Lead Mining on Mendip – What the Romans did for us and the Victorians.

Steve has been a volunteer for many local archaeological groups over a number of years. During this time they have continued to investigate the sites where the mining took place.

The talk will be held on Friday, February 3, at 2.30pm in Wells & Mendip Museum. Members free, visitors £2.

City Of Wells Probus Club

MEMBERS of the City of Wells Probus were treated to a very interesting and informative talk by the Wells Voice local history columnist, Clare Blackmore, at their Christmas gathering on December 13 at the Wells Golf Club. Clare recounted tales of The Women of Wells with her main focus on the unfortunate women of Victorian times born and raised in extreme poverty and abysmal social conditions ending up in disreputable circumstances. One such was Mary Norman who throughout her, surprisingly, long life was always in and out of prison and, as then called, the lunatic asylum for drunkenness, brawling, theft and prostitution. The vote of thanks was proposed by Derek Sprague.

At the AGM following the talk, members elected Stan Gibby to be the club’s chairman for 2023. He succeeds Tony Williams who was praised for his very successful 2022 chairmanship.

The meeting, in good seasonal cheer, rounded off with an excellent Christmas lunch greatly enjoyed by members, spouses and friends. To enthusiastic applause the new chairman complimented the golf club’s catering team for first class quality of food and service.

The City of Wells Probus meets monthly at the Wells Golf Club for a social chin-wag, talk and lunch. More information about the City of Wells Probus can be found on the Probus website probusonline.org/cityof-wells

Wells Tuesday Wi

HOW lovely it was to be able to gather again, what a great start to the new year. Despite the darkness and rain a goodly number gathered for the January meeting. As is traditional we are celebrating Christmas with a January meal, and all clubs are starting again following the Christmas break.

Walking netball starts again this week, and the four (yes four) new knit and natter groups will be having their inaugural meetings in January. Our next

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