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from the editorWelcome to the October issue of Local Reach. There are many events this month with a spooky Halloween theme including a party at the Glastonbury Assembly Rooms.
No sooner have the children gone back to school, than they are off on their half term holiday. There are plenty of ideas to keep them entertained including 1610 activities. Local clubs are also particularly busy this month and highlights include a fashion show by the RSPCA and a number of planned walks to give you the opportunity to enjoy the autumn sunshine.
Don’t forget that the clocks go back on the 28th October, marking the end of British Summer Time.
If you are a local club or charity, don’t forget to send me your regular news so I can give you some free editorial in future issues – LocalReach is the ideal way to reach over 9,000 residents in Street, Glastonbury and the surrounding villages.
LocalReach also offers competitive rates for local businesses who wish to advertise in the magazine – please get in touch if you would like to advertise your business in the November issue.
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Saturday 6th october TIM PITMAN (as Roy Orbison) with Live Band Plus PAUL SAVAGE (comedy impressionist & singer) A musical double-bill raising funds for Strode Theatre. Tickets £13 Wednesday 10th october VIRGINIA IRONSIDE: GROWING OLD DISGRACEFULLY An entertaining evening with the renowned journalist and agony aunt. Tickets £12.50, concessions £10.50
monday 22nd october MADDY PRIOR & GUESTS IN CONCERT The legendary folk singer returns to Strode Theatre in the company of Carnival Band multi-instrumentalist Giles Lewin, and singer and clog
and step dancer Hannah James, for an evening of English, East European and American traditional music. Tickets £16, concessions £14.
friday 26th october JAZZ IN THE BAR with THE DAVE WALTON QUARTET A return visit from the superb local jazz combo featuring singer Rebecca Chambers. Tickets £10 in aid of The Friends of Strode Theatre. Book Early!!
Saturday 27th october AN EVENING OF LOCAL ARCHIVE FILM AND LIVE FOLK MUSIC A charming collection of short films from the Somerset Levels and hills, courtesy of the Windrose Rural Media Trust, accompanied by traditional music played live. Tickets £8.50, concessions £7.50.
And advance notice:
PROGRAMME ADDITION 20th november LENNY HENRY: POP LIFE! The actor and comedian remembers his childhood and youth and the influence music had and has on his life in this hilarious show which will even see him playing piano live on stage: you have been warned! Tickets £20.
Check out the complete autumn programme at www.strodetheatre.co.uk or request a brochure from the Box Office on 01458 442846
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The Mid Somerset Camera Club meets every Tuesday evening at the
Tor Leisure Centre, Glastonbury tat 8.00pm until approximately 10.00 pm from September until May. The group follows an organised and varied programme which includes tuition, visiting, speakers, practical sessions and competitions. Typically the Club holds several exhibitions every year.
There is a varied programme planned over the coming weeks: • 2nd October – Preparing for Battle
– Members will select photographs for entry to three battles this season. The first, the Battle of Sedgemoor – will be on the 10th December.
• 9th October – John Gould – ProShow Gold Demonstration – This is the first of two software demonstration evenings to gain the skills needed to create a AV for the Gonda Harvey Trophy Competition in January.
• 16th October – 7.30pm – Fiona Alison – Child Photography – Fiona has been a professional photographer since 1980 specializing in Advertising, Fashion, Editorial and Portraiture of young people and children. She works from her London West End studio and all over the world for household name clients.
• 23rd October – Informal Evening with a Composition Theme – This
evening will include a discussion, a tutorial DVD, and practice at composing images
• 30th October – Competition No 1 Open – The first of the Clubs five major competitions this season. The Club is affiliated to the
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There are currently nearly 60 Members of varied age and ability joined by a common interest in photography. If you want to enjoy your photography in the company of other like-minded people, come and join. You can find out more by visiting the Club’s web site at www.midsomersetcameraclub.org.uk
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The Street Society AGM on September 25th at 7.30 at Leigh Road Methodist Church Hall, will be followed by "Fanning The Flames" - fashion and politics in the eighteenth century - a talk by Dr Elaine Chalus, Director of History and Culture at Bath University.
The Street Society October meeting is on 23rd at
7.30 at Leigh Road Methodist Church Hall and it is a talk entitled "Memories of Tor Fair" by Marlene Pursey. All Street Society meetings are free to members and non -members are welcomed (£2). Look on www.streetsociety.org/ for details of the society and the forthcoming programme.
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The old days when the NHS offered basic spherical glass spectacle lenses to everyone has thankfully disappeared because it prevented the development of superior lens designs. The groundbreaking development of “Freeform” surfacing techniques has allowed lens manufacturer’s to produce the most sophisticated of lens designs with outstanding optical accuracy. Variable curves can be placed on one or both lens surfaces which enable thinner and flatter lenses to be produced regardless of which lens material is used.
These digital lenses can be produced in both single vision or varifocal formats and can be designed for normal optical frames or in wrap around frames for sporting activities and fashion sunspectacles. In reality, this advanced technology allows lenses to be designed for the individual client, taking into account the shape of the chosen frame, the client’s prescription and their facial features
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A note of warning though: There are several parts involved in the production of a true “Freeform “lens. Trading Standards have not produced guidelines as to when the term “Freeform” can accurately be applied to a product and there is confusion within the optical industry. This has resulted in the benefits of “freeform” being misrepresented or over sold with some relatively basic lenses.
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Course is designed specifically for carers and activity workers working with elderly people, especially people with dementia. It includes: Creative Movement, Storytelling, Art, Drama & Music. Fee includes workbook and light refreshments. 'Outside the Box' Theatre Group also brings themed and interactive performances to care homes, please send for more information, email as above. Booking: Please send name(s), address, contact details (tel/email) and a brief letter about your place of work and work role. Cheque payable to: The Healing Tree. Send to: The Healing Tree, 13A Chamberlain Street, Wells, Somerset, BA6 9PE.
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Course is designed specifically for carers and activity workers working with elderly people, especially people with dementia. It includes: Creative Movement, Storytelling, Art, Drama & Music. Fee includes workbook and light refreshments. ‘Outside the Box’ Theatre Group also brings themed and interactive performances to care homes, please send for more information, email as above. Booking: Please send name(s), address, contact details (tel/email) and a brief letter about your place of work and work role. Cheque payable to: The Healing Tree. Send to: The Healing Tree, 13A Chamberlain Street, Wells, Somerset, BA6 9PE. Advanced Notice: Diploma Courses in Creative Supervision: Starting March 2013.
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thursday 4th october – 10am - Banwell, Cheddar Railway
Distance 7 miles. Meet: King's Wood car park, Winscombe Hill off A38. Contact Mike G on 01458 830017
friday 5th october – 10am - Pub walk from The Camelot Inn, South Cadbury. Distance 6 miles. Meet: South Cadbury Church. Park in roads. If eating, please contact Dave by Tue 2 Oct or Wed 3 Oct. Contact Dave D on 01963 351077
Sunday 7th october – 10am - Fairly hilly walk: East of Beaminster. Distance 10.5 miles. Meet: Beaminster car park on A3066 Crewkerne to Bridport Road. Contact Laurence on 01373 452294
Sunday 7th october – 2.15pm - Frome Rights of Way walk: Peasedown St John. Distance 5
miles Meet: Peasedown Surgery, old A36 (slip road). Contact Jeff on 01761 435448
thursday 11th october – 10am - White Sheet Down and Mere. Distance 6.5 miles. Meet: White Sheet Down car park. Contact Mike P on 01373 472101
Sunday 14th october – 10am - Fairly flat walk: Wedmore, Weare and the Allertons. Distance 10 miles. Meet: Wedmore car park, off Cheddar Road. Contact Suzanne on 07875 839010
thursday 18th october – 10am - Hilly walk: Knowle Hill, Bower's Hill and Yarley Hill
Distance 6 miles. Meet: Henton Village Hall. Contact Brian U on 01749 672457
Sunday 21st october – 10am - Worminster Down, Friar's Oven, Constitution Hill. Distance 12 miles. Meet: Dinder cricket
ground. Contact Bob & Rosemary on 01749 346023
thursday 25th october – 10am - Undulating walk around Stourhead. Distance 6 miles. Meet: Stourhead NT car park (charge for non members). Contact Jane D on 01761 232715
Sunday 28th october - 9.30am - The Quantocks
Distance 12 miles. Meet: Holford village green. Contact Janet on 01458 835238
Sunday 28th october – 11am - Cadbury Castle and Corton Denham. Distance 7 miles. Meet: South Cadbury car park. Contact Judith on 01749 671296
For full details about the Ramblers, and for information about individual walks, use the contact numbers quoted or visit www.mendipramblers.co.uk
mendip ramblers october 2012 WalksTimes, distances, meeting places and contact details for walks this month organised by the Mendip Ramblers are detailed below:
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Moving Home? For A Smooth House Buying Process, You Need A Local, Expert Solicitor Who Is Local To You - By Jill Sinclair of Acorn Solicitors
AUTUMN is a popular time for people to start thinking of moving home.
But it is important to realise that buying or selling a property is one of the most stressful things you will ever do.
Dealing with the legalities of buying and selling properties is called Conveyancing - that's where solicitors like Acorn Solicitors come in.
Appointing a Solicitor who is experienced in Conveyancing can make the difference between a smooth transaction and a deal falling through.
Buying or selling a property can flag up lots of queries and sometimes answers are needed quickly. That is where local Solicitors who have local knowledge of the area are so important.
Many firms advertise for Conveyancing services online or give cheap quotes. These are never as cheap as they sound, with hidden costs, and the firms will be well out of the area and not able to be contacted easily.
Acorn Solicitors are local to you and accessible on the High Street. We can see you in an evening or at home, if you cannot get into the office during normal office hours. We love using email and will always speak to you when you call or ring you back as soon as we can.
We want to make your move as stress free as possible.
For more information on Acorn and the legal services we provide call the Street Office on 01458 441507 or the Taunton Office on 01823 273010, or visit our website www.acornsolicitors.com
David Sinclair runs Acorn Solicitors with his mother Jill Sinclair. David is also a UK Director for Solicitors for the Elderly which has nearly 1300 members and which exists to help ensure that elderly people have access to top class professional legal advice.
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liSted buildinGSIf you live in a listed building youhave to look after the building to ensure that none of the features are damaged of allowed tofall into dis-repair: failure to do so can envolve the Distict Council enforcing the work and charging you for it! If you wish to carry out any work o it you have to get LISTED BUILDING CONSENT from the District Council for which they make no charge.
This can involve anything from demolition, rebuilding or extensions to new windows, exterior paint finishes and solar panels. All internal structural alterations also have to have permission and this can include anything from removing walls, fireplaces, decorative plaster work or timber.
Some of these alterations can also include Planning Permission for which there is a fee to the Council and in all cases you will have to provide plans showing the work you want to carry out.
conServation areaS.If you home is in a conservation area, you are resticted in what you can do to the outside, usually at the front. The list of items covered by the rules have changed and now include new windows, chimneys, flues, painting and any alterations to the part of the property facing the public areas. As for Listed buildings above, some of these will only involve LISTED BUILDING CONSENT which SHOULD BE FREE others will involve PLANNING PERMISSION as before.
If you require any advice on these matters, we will be able to help free of charge and if you then require our planning service, we will be pleased to help."
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- 2012 Best Ever Results!
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- Highest Possible Rating from Ofsted, May 2012
* ALPS 2012 based on all English Schools and Colleges Strode College, Church Road, Street, Somerset BA16 0AB, tel: 01458 844400 quoting ref LR
For more information and to register please visit www.strode-college.ac.uk
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE DAYS28 November and 4 December 2012For Year 11 pupils from local schools to attend ‘taster sessions’, giving students a chance to experience subjects of their choice and College life.
OPEN EVENINGS25 October and 22 November 2012(6.00pm - 8.30pm)For advice and guidance on full-time furthereducation, higher education courses and Apprenticeships.
Strode College in Street is inviting year 11 pupils and their parents or carers to visit the College this autumn to find out why Strode students gain such excellent results for A Levels and vocational qualifications, and why Ofsted rated the college so highly in its June 2012 inspection.
The College is also offering year 11 pupils the chance to try out some of the 40 A Levels and 30 vocational courses on offer, to help them decide what to study and where to study next year.
Strode College is going from strength to strength and it wants people to find out why their students are making such outstanding progress. In 2011 Strode was the best performing state school or college in Mendip, South Somerset and Sedgmoor (League Tables), and in June 2012 the college received the highest possible rating from Ofsted highlighting the outstanding teaching, excellent results and ability to improve students’ performance. This summer’s excellent A Level and vocational results were significantly above the national average, putting Strode in the top five per cent of schools and colleges nationally
for improving students’ performance after GCSEs. The College will be open to visitors between
6pm and 8.30pm on Thursday 25 October or Thursday 22 November 2012. Teachers and other staff will be available to give information and advice about full-time A Levels, vocational qualifications and Apprenticeships, and to talk about university or careers options, student enrichment activities and support, College facilities and transport. Visitors can turn up on the evening or pre-register using the ‘Express Check-in’ facility on Strode’s website www.strode-college.ac.uk.
Pupils who want to try out some A Levels and vocational courses to help them decide what to study next year can book a place on one of the `College Experience Days` which take place on Wednesday 28 November and Tuesday 4 December. Booking should be done via the pupil’s school or directly to Strode by calling 01458 844422. This is a great way to get a feel for the College and to help make the important decision about what to do after GCSEs.
Visit Strode College and see why Students make outstanding progress
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Gentleman GeneralMother, aunt and infant were walking along the High Street opposite Crispin Hall, towards Clarks.
A very distinguished and gentlemanly figure came striding towards them, wearing well cut tweeds and plus-fours that were not everyday wear in this village.
Slowly and with dignity, he raised his hat, said “Good Morning” to the two ladies, and walked on. “Do 'ee know who 'ee be?” asked the long-time resident of her newly arrived friend. “Eee be General Smuts”.
A topmost military commander working with Churchill and Montgomery was not to be expected when out shopping.
The South African family of Smuts had been linked with Street as far back as 1905 when a Clark lady went to South Africa on a post-Boer War expedition for helping the Boer women. In the 1920s Smuts' daughter Cato came to Street and, in barely a year, had married into the Clarks. Thus the Smuts connection lasted on, in two continents, Africa and Europe.
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the methodist church, leigh road, StreetSunday services - 10.30 am.Oct 7th Mr. David SawyerOct 14th Rev. Nick Lakin - Holy CommunionOct 21st Mrs. Helen WadeOct 28th Mrs. Janet Day - All Age Worship.
monthly coffee morning - Saturday 20th - 10 am to 12 noon.Stalls and light refreshments available.
parents and toddlers - every Wednesday 2 pm - 3.30 pm. (Cost 75p including drinks and biscuits.)
leigh road Wives' Group meetings alternate Wednesdays at 7.30 p.m.
Oct. 10th Wives’Quiz Oct 24th Work in a Care Home-speaker Mr. Bernard Squire If you enjoy singing why not join the Singing
Group? They meet every Tuesday in the hall at the back of the Church at 7.30 pm.
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inTroducTion To BoWlSWith continued success we will be hosting another opportunity to come and try this fantastic sport. FREE sessions are being held on October 4th, 11th and 18th starting at 6.30pm all you require is flat shoes. To reserve your place or for more information please contact Bill Stitfall on 01458-443001.
Friday 12Th ocToBerWe are holding our monthly Quiz on Friday 12th October. 7.30pm
for a 8.00pm start. Teams of up to 6 @ £1 per person entry. There is a LARGE CASH prize to be won. Open to non members, all welcome.
STreeT ouTdoor BoWlS cluBWe would like to congratulate Tim Salter, Reece Williams and Stuart Salter for winning the County Men’s Triples Championship this season and Mike Rae for winning the County Open Championship.
Also our A team won the Premier League 2 and are therefore promoted to Premier League 1, we would like to wish them all the best for the next season.
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High Street, Glastonbury Tel: 01458 830838 Mob: 07984811731
www.playaways.co.uk email: [email protected]
Playaways Nursery offers affordable, high quality childcare in a safe and stimulating environment for children birth to five years.
Open 8.00am-6.00pm weekdays, 50 weeks per year.
Highly qualified, friendly and experienced staff Flexible attendance patterns
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“Children enter the nursery eager to play and chat with their friends.”
“Staff provide a friendly reassuring approach”
“OFSTED”
“My son has a chance to play with different liquids and textures. I know the messier he becomes his smile becomes wider”
“Parent of 20 month old child”
“My child always wants to come to Playaways and she never wants to leave, she enjoys it so much”
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The Street Customer Service Awards 2012 will be held at The Unity Club in Leigh Road, Street from 6pm on Thursday 11 October.
Any customer facing business is eligible to enter. Everyone is eligible and this is not only for businesses in retail. If you feel you have had good service from your Optician, Accountant, Librarian or Architect they can also be voted for.
A public vote is also being
organised with a card voting system around the town and an online vote through the Chamber of Commerce website. Go to http://www.streetchamber.co.uk/2012/09/vote-for-your-favourite-street-business-3/ and cast your vote. Voting closes on the 3rd October.
A mystery shopping exercises has been carried out over the summer which will also be part of
the awards evening.For anyone in business locally,
the Street Chamber of Trade and Commerce would like to extend to you an invitation to become a member of our organisation (or renew your existing membership) free of charge with immediate effect until 1 May 2013. Look at the website for details. Forthcoming attractions include a Business Breakfast with Tessa Munt.
cast your vote for the Street customer Service awards 2012
Knitwits is a group of re-cycled teenagers, who meet twice monthly on the second and fourth Thursdays from 2.30 - 4 pm in the Hall at the rear of the United Reformed Church in Glastonbury. The group is hoping to expand its band of knitters.
Knitters are of varying degrees of proficiency, from very experienced, to beginners, who knit jumpers, leg-warmers, hats, mittens, scarves etc. Knitted squares are also produced by the knitters, some of whom are in local Care Homes. These squares are made up into blankets, and are sent to orphanages in Romania, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and other third world countries.
The goods are transported to their various destinations by local people who give up their time to do so. One is a man on the Maintenance Staff at Millfield, who has recently been to Romania; another is a lady who grew up in Street, and was a missionary for many years in Ghana. She is now retired, but is still in contact with the Aids orphanage she used to run; and finally, a young man who was educated at Crispin School, and is building schools and orphanages in Sierra Leone and other countries.
If you would like to help this cause, get in touch with Sheila on 01458 442620.
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pink aerobics monday 24th to Sunday 30th September Get your pink on, it’s time for Pink Aerobics! Help 1610 support the national campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by coming to a taster session at your local centre. 1610 are offering a mixture of taster classes ranging from aerobics, kettlercise and cheerobics to spinning. Participants are asked to wear pink and to bring donations and cakes for refreshments after class.
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm£5.00 donation per person (100% to go to charity) Available at various 1610 centres - visit www.1610.org.uk to see what your local centre is offering.
active Kidz Holiday play Schememonday 29th oct – fri 2nd nov Entertain your little horrors this half term by booking them on to your local 1610 Leisure centres half term play scheme. Each day offers a host of sports and activities to entertain the children as well as ghostly themed games, arts and crafts - guaranteed to keep boredom at bay!
this is available at the following local centres:Caryford Fitness and Leisure Centre, Castle CaryShepton Mallet Leisure CentreTrinity Sports & Leisure, Bridgwater
For your local leisure centre’s full programme visit www.1610.org.uk
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To celebrate Oxjam, Oxfam’s month-long music festival which runs throughout October, The Mid Somerset Oxfam Group are holding an Acoustic Folk Night on Friday 26 October at The King’s Head in Wells. Starting at 8 pm with various local bands performing, this is a free event although organisers will be coming around shaking a collecting tin!
Acoustic Folk Night music at St John’s, GlastonburyThe next event will be held on Friday 5th October from 7.30p.m. Terzetto (Formerly Two Blondes and a Brunette)A Concert Of Classical And Sacred Songs. Entry is £8; Concessions £6Advanced tickets from Glastonbury Music Shop
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Fashion Show! Come and join an exciting evening where you can enjoy the glamour of the catwalk with local models, peruse many of these outfits and other items that are for sale afterwards. Hot labels include Biba, Armani, Dolce and Gabana and many more exclusive designers. All modelled and dressed by the RSPCA team. The models are mainly RSPCA shops, from youngsters to young at hearts.
Include a glass of wine, a ploughman's supper and some good company and it has to be worth £9. November 8th at the Victoria Field Social Club in Street next to Hindhayes School. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
Tickets from RSPCA shops at 145 High Street, Street or Unit 1 West Street, Somerton
Why do we do this - because the RSPCA cares about both the animals and the humans around here and to help them the charity must have funds. To raise the funds the charity intends to give all of us some pleasure while working for this end. To give the RSPCA a hand please call in one of the shops or call Maggie on 07885295208
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The October monthly meeting will host a presentation by Somerset Road Safety aimed at the over 60's. Entitled 'Driving safer for longer' it will cover a number of issues including changes in Highway Code, night driving, advice on vehicle improvements etc.Free information packs which include a high visibility jacket, in case of breakdown, will be available.The meeting takes place at Glastonbury Town Hall on Thursday 25th October between 10.00 and 13.00 ,the first presentation starting at 10.30 and lasting one hour.For more details or to join the U3A call 01458 441773.
The next member surgery will be held on Saturday 6th October at Street Parish Rooms from 11am to 12 noon. Two councillors will be available to meet residents and discuss local issues. The October council meeting will be held on Tuesday 16th October. Meetings begin with Public Question Time at 7.15pm. Meetings usually held in John Webster Room at Street Parish Rooms.
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Waste prevention will be the watch-words of 2013, with a year-long Green Routine initiative to help residents in Walton, Ashcott, Street and Glastonbury save cash and valuable materials by wasting less and reusing much more.
The new campaign builds on the success of a shorter effort last year, in which hundreds of people across Somerset got involved to learn, share and take simple steps to make more of what they had and cut back on rubbish.
The 2013 Green Routine will have month-by-month themes, allowing those interested to pick and choose what is important to them or explore where they need more help.
With thousands of tonnes wasted each year in Somerset at vast cost in landfill, food will be a big Green Routine issue, backing up parents trying to cut back the average £680
wasted by families with children, with tasty recipes and easy tips on portions and storage.a
Fashion is another Somerset refuse bin heavyweight so helping people realise the value of what they discard and how all textiles of any condition can be reused or recycled is vital.
It is easy to avoid wasting textiles. As well as recycling clothes, other textiles and shoes at the kerbside or at Street Recycling Centre, giving clothes a second life comes in three fashionable styles:textile tips 1: Sell, whether through garage or car boot sales, via eBay, Facebook selling pages, vintage shops, shop window postcards, newspaper classified ads, or by the kilo to commercial buyers.textile tips 2: Revamp, repair or remake, from shortening a skirt or changing the buttons on a jacket to
unpicking a wool jumper to make a scarf.textile tips 3: Donate to charity shops, jumble sales, charity bag collections – watch for scams – give away through Freecycle or Freegle, or as costumes for drama groups or school plays.
And having passed on that hat or coat, seek out quality items at bargain prices with a rummage at a charity shop, jumble sale or vintage store.
As well as textiles and food, 2013’s “Green Routiners” will also be able to explore many other issues, from reducing packaging to smarter shopping for better value and less waste.
For more information on Green Routine, or if you organisation would like to get involved, drop an email to [email protected].
Waste not, Want not: food is a Key part of Green routine in 2013By Nick Cater, Senior Communications Officer, Somerset Waste Partnership
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Wells and Glastonbury young farmers club`s past year
Wells and Glastonbury Young Farmers Club recently brought their year to a close at the 74th Annual Dinner and Dance Evening, at Wells Golf Club. Guest speaker James Sage,
former member of Wells and Glastonbury YFC, delivered a fantastic speech
about what the Young Farmers meant to him, and the opportunities and enjoyment available through clubs. Members also received cups for all their achievements in the last year, which included stockjudging, public speaking, a winning carnival float and even cookery! It has been a brilliant but incredibly busy year, and the club members have thoroughly enjoyed the outgoing year. The members are now moving forward, and hope to invite many more new members into the club to help continue the good work and to join in the fun. To see what Young Farmers is all about, why don`t you come along to a meeting. For more information please contact Club Chairman, Katie Uphill on: 07753424523
Strode College celebrates results
Strode College is celebrating outstanding A Level and vocational results just three months after its visit from Ofsted.
This year the A Level pass rate was 99.3% with 56% of student entries achieving a high grade of A*, A or B, and 81% graded C or higher. All these results are significantly above the national averages. 36 out of the 40 A level subjects achieved a 100% pass rate.
Record results were also achieved in vocational courses with 36 students achieving the new highest grade of triple distinction*, the equivalent of three A* grades at A Level. 94 students or 50% achieved triple distinctions or better (the equivalent of 3 grade As at A level or better) and 152 or 81% achieved high grades, results way in excess of the national averages of 34% and 68%.
Jubilee celebration of dorcas Hewish’s 60 years as a local preacherThe Methodist Church, Leigh Road, Street invite you to the Jubilee Celebration of Dorcas Hewish’s 60 years as a local preacher on Saturday 13th October at 3.30pm. The event includes a celebratory ‘songs of praise’ following by a bring a share tea. All are welcome!
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art, book and Gift bazaar2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th October 11am till 4pm. Indoors. Free admission. Pre-booking is essential, please call Dorothy on 07592 496266.
Shamanic drumming3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st October. Drumming Workshop – in the Main Hall 7:30 till 9:30pm with Lydia Lyte. £8 entry or £7 concessions. Please call 01458 834677
Glastonbury djembe circle4th and 25th October. Djembe Drum Group 6:30pm till 8pm, £4 each. Bring you own drum, all welcome, beginners to advanced. For more information call Louise on 07840 357773
the temple ball6 October. Progressive Psytrance for Discerning Dancers! 8pm till1am (doors open at 7:30pm for an 8pm start). £8 in advance from: Changing World Music or Minerva Beads & Crafts. £10 on the door.
Shamanic trance dance with Zelia11 October. From 7:30 till 10pm – bring
loose, comfortable clothing. £10/£8 concessions
the Grail crystal14 October. Experience wonderful energy and Angelic transmissions 11am till 5:30pm, £45 per person. For more information and booking – [email protected] or [email protected] Telephone Helen on 01458 833929
adventures of a Waterboy: an Evening with Mike Scott 16 October. Doors open 7:30 for an 8pm start. Tickets £12.50 from Lilith shop in Glastonbury. For further information please contact www.faeryeventscom or call 01736 330201
art exhibition – In Memoriam for Glastonbury’s Secret Artist17 October. 1pm till 5pmFor Further Information please contact The Assembly Rooms on 01458 834677
Sex, death & mayan prophecies (Please note 3 day event run)18 until 20 October. The Glastonbury Town Players present their latest Cabaret. Strictly
Adults only. Doors open 7:30pm for an 8pm start,. For further information please ring Glastonbury Assembly Rooms on 01458 834677
mad Hatters manic mash-up Halloween Party. 26 October With an Alice in Wonderland Twist. Doors open 8pm till late. Tickets £4 in advance or £5 on the door. For further itnformation contact 01458 834677
the mystic and earth Spirit fayre27 and 28 October. Entry to the Arts and Craft Fayre is free, For further information go to www.glastonburyfayres.co.uk or contact Graham on 07990 797979 or Email [email protected]
an evening with international psychic paul francis29 October .Doors open 7pm for an 8pm start. Tickets £12 from The Assembly Rooms. Community Celebration31 October 2012 8pm till lateAdmission by Magic Hat donation
cSv make a difference day27th October is designated Make a Difference Day. This is the UKs biggest day of volunteering and in 2011 over 70,000 people took part in events all over the UK. Make 2012 even better!
If you would like to “Make a Difference”, you can take a look at the CSV website www.csv.org.uk for more details about or contact the Volunteer Centre Mendip & Sedgemoor www.volunteercentresedgemoor.org.uk.
There are lots of exciting and satisfying voluntary opportunities available across the area. Whatever your age, interest or previous experience, one is sure to be just right for you.
For more information contact Ruth Cooksey, Centre Manager, Mendip & Sedgemoor Volunteer Centre on 01278 457685 or email [email protected]
Hey ho, we find ourselves in October. Now at one time all gardens open to the public tended to shut down in September, but in recent years there has been a greater appreciation of the beauty of the garden this month. As time has gone by more and more plants have been developed that will flower later into the year, apart from the natural foliage on shrubs and trees.
A garden which I always think is worth visiting is that of Barrington Court, near South Petherton.
There has been a house on the site for hundreds of years and at present there is a fine Tudor mansion in the care of the National Trust. If you go round today you can still appreciate its fine architecture in the cleared rooms.
However it is a house only restored in the early 20th century and before the, when a ruin, the previous owners decided to convert the stables into living accommodation. It now houses the gift shop and a wonderful tea room. The cheese tea is wonderful!
Now we can explore the gardens.
These were designed by Gertrude Jeckyll in the early 20th century. Walking from the car park you pass a large kitchen garden, now fully operational as they often are these days, with a charming little plant centre with many interesting and unusual plants.
Passing over the stream into a walled garden you could literally be walking back in time to an age of Edwardian elegance. Many fine plants edging well filled borders, you can spy a garden for roses and iris (both Gertrude’s favourites on your right. Ahead lies a garden set aside and devoted to the colour white. White trees shrubs and flowers. Moving along in the next garden the contrast could not be more complete. Here we have all the fiery colours of reds and oranges with two lovely dahlia beds.
Moving out of the walled garden you encounter an open space looking out to the park where you have either ‘designer’ sheep or cattle completing the pastoral scene.Happy Gardening!
musings from my Garden - By Martin Mudie
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The Mendip Health Walks scheme, which Tone co-ordinates, will expand to Shepton Mallet and Glastonbury, with a greater range of walks provided in Frome and Street, thanks to more volunteers.
The scheme is part of the national Walking for Health initiative which is supported by Ramblers and Macmillan Cancer Support and aims to get people walking more in their own communities, particularly adults who do little or no physical activity. Mendip Health Walks is a volunteer-led scheme which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of the participants through regular locally organised walks.
Since July 2011, Tone has recruited and trained an additional 10 volunteers doubling the team to 20, allowing more walks to be added to the programme. The autumn programme will
provide walks in Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury, Street, Wells and Frome, with walks of 1 - 2 miles for beginners and walks of 4 – 5 miles for those with a good level of fitness. Walks will take place on various days and times of the week;
the autumn programme will see more frequent walks for beginners in Frome on Wednesdays and the introduction of Sunday morning walks from 28th October.
Melissa McCarthy, Tone’s Health Development Officer said “Tone is delighted with the growth of the
health walks scheme in Mendip. We are pleased that more people are coming forward to volunteer for us. The enthusiasm and dedication of the volunteers is reflected in the pleasant and interesting walks that they have devised.” She adds “The walks are ideal for those who want to get a bit fitter without spending too much time and money doing it. With local people leading the way, and the walks taking place in the towns and surrounding villages, we anticipate that more people will start taking part”.
The scheme is now recruiting volunteers in Wells. To volunteer for Tone, call (01823) 273084.
Printed programmes can be found online at www.walkwellwithtone.btck.co.uk or on the Walking for Health website www.walkingforhealth.org.uk or by telephoning 01823 273084.
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