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November 2018
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Shed gives men space to work together A MEN’S Shed has been opened at Heads Up to help bring people together in a bid to combat loneliness. The shed at the mental health charity’s site at South Horrington will give men – and women – a safe environment in which to pursue hobbies such as woodwork, while encouraging them to socialise with each other. “A Men’s Shed is a giant extension of the shed at the bottom of the garden,” said Martin Curran, chairman of the Wells Community Shed group running the project, at the opening ceremony. “It can combat isolation and loneliness and bring people together in the community.” Heads Up trustee Carolle Skeates thanked the Freemasons for providing the finance for the project. Wells Lions were also thanked for contributing funds. Wells MP James Heappey cut the ribbon to open the shed.
People gather for the opening of the Men’s Shed, above; James Heappey cuts the ribbon, watched by Philip Welch, Sally Dempsey, Bridget Harvey and Martin Curran, left
Siblings singing together in choir FOR the first time in a decade, a trio of choristers from the same family is singing together in Wells Cathedral as part of the Wells Cathedral Choir. Siblings Cecilia, aged 13; Daniel, aged 11; and now Estella Fawden, aged 8, are all choristers at Wells Cathedral, and have the opportunity to sing with each other when the girl and boy choristers perform jointly in Cathedral services. Cecilia and Daniel are both now in their fourth year as Cathedral choristers, having joined Wells Cathedral School and the choir in Years 6 and 4, respectively. Estella has followed the same path as her older sister and brother, starting in the choir this September, and joining Year 4 at the school. All three Fawden siblings hail from Somerset, and have enjoyed singing since a young age. They have all attended the annual Be a Chorister for a Day event held at Wells Cathedral each October and enjoyed the day so much that they applied to audition for the choir following the event. Cecilia is in her final year as a girl chorister, and Daniel has two more years to go with the
He said: “There are many men in our community who are struggling with their mental health. For those who use it for mental illness, let’s hope that it provides the therapeutic benefit that we anticipate.” n Wells Community Shed is looking for a Treasurer. For more details, email Martin at wellscommunityshed@gmail. com or call 07598 132193.
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Wells Cathedral choristers Cecilia, Estella and Daniel Fawden boys’ choir. Estella is particularly pleased to be singing alongside her elder sister amongst the girl choristers, and is enjoying her first experience of choristership as a probationer. So far she says she most enjoys singing the hymn Dear Lord and Father of Mankind – although her repertoire is extending each week.
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