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Your local independent monthly journalP.O. Box 1, Castle Cary, Somerset. (01963) 351256Issue 347 October 2012

Inside features on: Bruton Town; Care for the Elderly; Education Matters;Festive Venues & Menus; Gillingham Town; Yeovil Independent Traders.

Profiles on: Elliscombe House, Holton; Julian Shave Landscaping, Wincanton.Plus regular features on: Antiques; Arts & Music; Business; Gardening; House & Home;

Leisure & Travel; Looking Good & Feeling Fine - A New Look For Autumn;Motoring; Notice Board; Pubs; Wine & Dine.

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To mark this occasion enter our competition to wina £25 voucher to spend at Acorn Music in Yeovil.All you have to do is to match the following quotesto the appropriate Beatle.

1. ‘I started to be an engineer but I banged me thumbon the first day. I became a drummer because itwas the only thing I could do’.

2. ‘None of us wanted to be the bass player. In ourminds he was the fat guy who always played atthe back’.

3. ‘If someone thinks that love and peace is a clichéthat must have been left behind in the Sixties,that’s his problem. Love and peace are eternal’.

4. ‘I remember thinking I just wanted more. Thisisn’t it. Fame is not the goal. Money is not the goal.To be able to know how to get peace of mind, howto be happy, is something you don’t just stumbleacross. You’ve got to search for it’.

Answers on a postcard to: The Visitor Magazine,P.O. Box 1, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7BG or byemail to [email protected]

Please state your name and address, the firstcorrect entry out of the hat will be the winner. Allentries to be received by Monday 15th October.

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CONTENTSOur FRONT COVER is almost entirely

due to musical enthusiasts

ANNOUNCEMENTS & CLASSIFIED 63ANTIQUES & COLLECTING 19ARTS & MUSIC 22BRUTON 10BUSINESS 12CARE for the ELDERLY 13CROSSWORD 66CYCLE BABBLE 21EDUCATION MATTERS 8ELLISCOMBEHOUSE, Holton 15FESTIVEVENUES &MENUS 28GARDENING 59GILLINGHAM 23HOUSE & HOME 52JULIANSHAVE LANDSCAPING profile 7LEISURE & TRAVEL 20LETTERS 5LOOKING GOOD & FEELING FINE 41MENTIONED in DISPATCHES 5MOTORING 27MUSIC for the MONTH 20NOTICEBOARD 11PAPERCHASE 62PHONEAFIRM 64PUBS 37THEY SAY 40WE HEAR 12WESTLANDZOO 63WINE & DINE 36YEOVILIndependent Traders 45

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ON E o f t h e V i s i t o r l a n d ’ sendangered species seems to bethe footpath walker, presumablydeterred by the dismal summer

weather and sidetracked by the Jubileecelebrations and the Olympic Games. I haveseen far fewer than usual in my locality, andthe local publicans tell me that theirlunchtime trade from walkers has shrunk toalmost nothing this year, just as it did whenfoot-and-mouth disease caused thetemporary closure of so many paths adecade or more ago.

The long spell of wet weather may havemade the paths seem inhospitable, but ithas certainly stimulated the plantlife tothe point where some paths are almostimpassable. Where in most years a fewsnips with the secateurs would be enoughto clear the overgrowth from a stile, it nowneeds a team equipped with powerful toolsto cut away the undergrowth as well asthe invasive hedging. Responsibility forsignposting and waymarking footpathsrests with the county counci l , andresponsibility for accessibility is with eitherthe land-owner or the local authoritydepending on the nature of the obstruction,but in much of Visitorland it is localvolunteers who make sure the paths areuseable.

The definitive map of public rights of waywas created through a 1949 Act ofParliament which required each countycouncil to survey the footpaths andbridleways within its area, plot them on amap and go through an elaborate procedureto establish the legal validity of the map. Inmy home parish there are 36 rights of waytotalling almost 25 miles and most of themare useable for much of the year. But thehandful of footpaths not currently useablewith ease are ones that have seldom, ifever, been walked for many years. Theyare routes which have long since lost theiroriginal purpose and which do not fitusefully into modern leisure uses. Nothingis achieved by spending public money andvolunteer labour on maintaining them.

These resources must go into tempting

people back onto the most attractivefootpaths, for walking is one of the simplestforms of exercise for people of all ages, andwalking footpaths is one of the best ways ofappreciating our local landscapes andwildlife. The National Trust’s ‘Great BritishWalk’ campaign, which runs until 4thNovember, includes numerous guided andthemed walks from NT estates includingStourhead and Montacute, most of our localcouncils produce circular walk routes asfree or inexpensive publications, and someof our local newspapers run weekly walkingfeatures with suggested routes. And allpublic rights of way are shown on OS maps.

So don a pair of stout shoes and ventureinto the countryside. Stay on the path andleave all gates as you find them. Pop into alocal pub for some lunchtime refreshment.And thank the countless volunteers whostrive to keep their local footpaths accessiblefor you whatever the weather.

NN.

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Jason Allum recognised as‘one of the best’ in the UKJewellery IndustryA UK Jewellery Magazine, TheP r o f e s s i o n a l J e w e l l e r , i nassociation with The Companyof Master Jewellers, honoureds t a r s o f t h e U K j e w e l l e r yindustry in a spectacular eventat the Freemasons’ Hall inC o v e n t G a r d e n o n 4 t hSeptember. This gl itteringo c c a s i o n w a s a g e s t u r e o fapprec ia t i on f o r the workcarried out day in and day outby those working to make the

jewellery industry special.F o r t h e t h i r d y e a r t h e

magazine secretly selected 100‘Hot’ individuals they believehad shown true innovation anddriven their businesses forwardover the past 12 months andsaid that everyone who hadmade it into the 2012 Hot 100had excelled in the industry.

Jason Al lum o f A l lum &S i d a w a y J e w e l l e r s w a soverjoyed to be nominated asone of these Top 100 alongsidemany of the trendsetters andt r a i l b l a z e r s i n t h e U . K ’ smanufacturing, design andretail jewellery business anddeclared that ‘whilst there willalways be challenges to confrontI am supported by my fantasticstaff and looking forward tofurther expansion and pushingforward with new marketingventures in 2013’.

Refurbishment forShaftesbury JewellersAllum & Sidaway Jewellers aret h r i l l e d w i t h t h e i r n e w l yrefurbished and beautifullydecorated store on the HighStreet in Shaftesbury and theyhave received many wonderfulcomments.

Managing Director JasonAllum said ‘having opened aluxurious store in Ringwood, wewanted to bring the same touch ofBond Street to our Shaftesburystore and it is yet anotherhighlight in the middle of our

70th year celebrations.’The store offers an impressive

array of the hottest brands, suchas Pandora, Links of London, TiSento and Ungar and Ungar withfurther brands in the pipeline.

As part of their 70th yearcelebrations Allum & Sidawayheld a Champagne Celebrationw e e k e n d o n 7 t h a n d 8 t hSeptember to coincide with therefurbishment.

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the first Tuesday of each month,at 10.00am. This gives time for acoffee, cake and chat before the10.30am start. New faces arealways made welcome and theywould love to see you there and,who knows, maybe become amember. If you want any moreinformation about their activities,please call, Pat Champion on01963 32264 or Carole Carter on01963 220608.

New Windows forThe David HallIn 2009, Petherton Arts Trust(PAT) won a £50,000 grant fromthe Big Lottery Fund and wasable to make major changes tothe interior of The David Hall inSouth Petherton. Now, thanks tot h e g e n e r o s i t y o f t h e i rsupporters, PAT has been able


to re-glaze the windows in thisGrade 11 listed building at a costof £16,500.

The late Eileen Ponder, wholived in Petherton for manyyears , le f t The David Hal l£10,000 in her wil l and ananonymous donor gave £3,000specifically for window repairs.Other donations were receivedfrom Brian and Denise Herrick,who are well-known for theirField of Dreams project, andSouth Petherton Parish Council.Further contributions came frompatrons of the Hall’s popularmonthly coffee mornings.

The David Hall has been avenue for music, theatre, filmand other forms of entertainmentfor over 20 years and oftenfeatures artists of national andinternational repute. Upcomingevents are detai led on thewebsite www.thedavidhall.org.uk

Macmillan Cancer SupportAs part of the Macmillan World’sBiggest Coffee Morning there willb e a C o f f e e M o r n i n g a tWincanton Baptist Church onThursday 4th October from10.30am until Noon.

Please go along and give thischarity your support, moneyraised from the sale of cakes andcraft items will go towardsMacmillan nurses.

Taste of Dorset AwardWinner 2012 –Best Farm ShopLagan Farm Shop at OrchardPark was thrilled to have beennamed Best Farm Shop 2012 inthe recent Taste of DorsetAwards. Richard Cumming,Managing Director of OrchardPark said ‘We are absolutelyover the moon with this award;it represents so much hard workand commitment from all theteam and builds on our successas Best Meat producer in 2011.There is an unbelievably highstandard of competition fromother Farm Shops in Dorset, soto have won is just fantastic.’

T h e F a r m S h o p i s e v e revolving and local, somethingthe team believe is vital and akey ingredient to their success.Farm Shop Supervisor GemmaRead said ‘One of the benefitsof being an independent retaileris that we are able to buildr e l a t i o n s h i p s w i t h o u rcustomers, talking with them tofind out what they would like tosee on our shelves and usingthat knowledge to seek out theproducers, hopefully local, whoare able to provide this. ‘Shoplocal’ is very important to us andwe buy from local producers andsuppliers as much as possible;much of our produce is grownw i t h i n a f e w m i l e s o fGillingham. Cheese, butter,cereals, milk, cream, flour,dressings, honey, tea and coffee,biscuits and cake all come fromDorset producers and suppliers.’

However, it is Lagan Farms

meat which is the speciality andmainstay of the Farm Shop. Themulti award winning Laganherd was established by Ron &Shelia Clarke at Park Farm,Gillingham nearly 20 years agoand the value they place onsustainable farming methodscannot be under estimated.From traditional breeds raisedand grazed on the farm nextdoor to the shop, the BritishWhites, Irish Moiled and RedPoll cattle provide beef that hasbeen hung as it should and tasteas it should; succulent and fullflavoured. Lagan Farm is theonly truly independent butcherin the area, and their team ofexperienced master butchersprepare homemade sausages,burgers and faggots as well asmeat pies, pastries and sausagero l ls . The meat counter i scomplimented by home grownlamb from the Romney andWilshire Horn flocks and pork,game and chicken are sourcedfrom other local farms. FarmS h o p p r i c e s a r e a l w a y scompetitive without standardsbeing compromised.

‘Farm Shops are a vital part ofthe rural community. We havemost everything you might needand we hope that by offering aservice which is accessible,convenient and maintains a highstandard of quality, true localoutlets such as Lagan FarmShop will continue to flourishand grow’ said Mr Cumming.

A Diary for CharityA Positive Steps 2013 Diary hasbeen produced by the Speak UpSomerset charity. This WestCountry based charity is run byvolunteers for people who have‘mental distress’ in their lives.T h e d i a r y c o n t a i n s amotivational statement for eachweek along with an illustrationby a member of the therapygroup funded by the charity.

This colourful diary costs£2.95 from Mind charity shopsor www.artofrecovery.com or01458 850878. Money raisedfrom the sale of the diary fundsthe Off the Wall Art Group inYeovil.

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contract for one hundred andten gardens for the localB o v i s H o m e s h o u s i n gdevelopment.

If you have admired theh a n g i n g b a s k e t s i nWincanton’s High Street, thistoo is the work of the team,from provision through toaftercare.

Why not add a touch ofinstant colour to your gardenwith a winter floweringhanging basket? Orders arenow being taken.

MARKET GARDENGREENGROCERST h e M a r k e t G a r d e n

greengrocers shops are both conveniently situated in the towncentres of Castle Cary and Wincanton. They offer a comprehensiverange of fresh fruit and vegetables - locally sourced where possible- and seasonal. Anything not in stock can be ordered on request.

A Veg Box scheme has recently been introduced - from as littleas £8.95 including delivery. Call into the shop and pick up aleaflet or alternatively go online.

There is always a wonderful array of fresh cut flowers andplants on display in both shops to tempt you and both shopshave experienced florists who can create something special for you.Anything from a simple bouquet through to the complete floralrequirements for a wedding or special occasion, designed to yourpersonal requirements. Plant arrangements can also be providedfor corporate events and offices.

Being an e-florist they are able to offer a prompt deliveryservice locally, nationally and internationally.

The spring bulbs are now arriving in the shops together withwinter bedding and seeds. A more extensive range of home grownplants will be available next spring when Jason Eavis hascultivated and planted the large garden to the rear of the CastleCary Shop - which incidentally, has just completed its first yearof trading - very successfully.

A full range of garden requisites are readily available such ascompost, trellis and pots. If you are looking for a particular plantthere is a ‘search & supply’ service too. Gift ideas for the gardenerabound and if you can’t decide then gift tokens are ideal.

With the colder weather approaching we need to look afterour feathered friends - there is currently 20% discount on all WildBird Care items including seeds, nuts, feeders etc., now is the idealtime to stock up.

So whether you are looking for landscaping, gardenmaintenance, private estate management, commercialcontracts, floristry, greengrocers, reclamation, or houseclearance, contact Julian Shave.

Reclamation / House ClearanceWessex Way, Lawrence Hill Business Park

Wincanton • Tel: 01963 824222

Julian Shave Landscaping ServiceHigh Street, Wincanton • Tel: 07738 524254

The Market GardenHigh Street, Wincanton • Tel: 01963 31226

The Market GardenFore Street, Castle Cary • Tel: 01963 350650

Julian Shave of Wincanton LaunchesNew Reclamation Business

JU L I A N S H A V ELandscaping Ltd., ofW i n c a n t o n h a srecently launched a

rec lamation s ide to hisbusiness - operating from hisLawrence Hill Business Parkpremises in Wincanton. Thebusiness will buy and sellreclamation items such aspaving, statues etc., and theywill also undertake house /garage / shed clearances.Should customers wish, itemscan be sold on their behalf, ona commission basis.

Logs and kindling will alsobe on sale - with free localdelivery.

Toni Shave, Julian’s wife, will be operating from the samepremises. Toni is a charity worker raising funds forunderprivileged children in Romania.

Smaller items from the house clearances will be shipped toRomania for sale in a charity ‘shop’ run by English volunteers fromthe Biggin Hill Romania Group, and for each penny raisedBarclays Bank will match it - thereby doubling the profit for thecharity.

Toni would like to receive any unwanted clothing, toys and bric-a-brac to help the charity (no glass or electrical goods please). Sowhy not have a clearout for a good cause? A ‘shoe box’ appeal isalso underway. Toni would also be pleased to hear from anyonewho would like to know more about the work in Romania and islooking for volunteers to help with packing items for shipment.Transport is also needed to help ship the items to Romania forCharity, so if any businesses in the local area would like to getinvolved, again contact Toni.

LANDSCAPINGJulian Shave offers a complete landscaping service, both hard andsoft, including planting schemes. Proving popular this seasonare ‘hot’ beds, colour-themed beds in strong colours such as redsand oranges and dramatic black, plus blues and mauves. Samplesof his work can be found on his website.

A garden produced by team members Jason Eavis and DanielWeaver was recently featured on television when they won acompetition to build a garden in two hours at the NationalGardening Show.

At this time of year the garden is in need of a tidy up - lawnscut, hedges trimmed and trees pruned. Julian and his team canoffer a one-off service or regular maintenance, no matter what sizeyour garden - large or small.

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Lydford House Day NurseryBuilding upon the success ofNorthover House Day Nursery inIlchester, Keith and EmmaWilmore opened Lydford HouseDay Nursery at Lydford on Fosse,conveniently situated with a largecar park for dropping off andpicking up. A large Victorianhouse, with an enclosed gardenprovides the ideal setting for thecare of children in a home from

home family environment.The nursery is owned and run

b y s t a f f w i t h a w e a l t h o fexperience and knowledge of theneeds of young children. Theirethos is to have fun and playthrough structured and childinitiated activities whilst learningrespect for each other and theirsurroundings. The childrenparticipate in real life experiencesincluding gardening and cooking.Home cooked food is provided,with a hot meal at lunch timegiving all the children and staffthe opportunity to sit down andeat together, encouraging socialskills and healthy eating.

For further information or toarrange a visit please telephone01963 240100 or visit the websitewww.lydfordhousedaynursery.co.uk

Ansford Academy - ‘Learning to Lead our Lives’We are a highly successfulA c a d e m y p r o v i d i n gcomprehensive education for 11-16 year olds living in mid andEast Somerset. GCSE results in2011 and 2012 are among thevery best in Somerset and theSouth West, and significantlyabove national averages.

Our Academy motto ‘Learningto Lead our Lives’ reflects ourcommitment to help students tobe independent thinkers with theknowledge, skills and attributesto be in control of their own lives.Our focus is therefore on raisingexpectations and maintaining ourhigh academic standards throughsupporting and nurturing thehappy young people in our care.

You can find more informationa b o u t u s o n o u r w e b s i t eansford.somerset.sch.uk. If thisis your first introduction toAnsford Academy and would liketo see the Academy during aworking day, please contact theAcademy office to arrange a visit.We would be delighted to see you.

Robert Benzie, Principal.

Outstanding Maths andScience GCSEsPupils at Chilton Cantelo Schoolbrought in outstanding GCSEresults yet again this year. Whilethe majority of pupils achievedpredicted or better than expectedoutcomes, Maths and Scienceresults were particulary high.

95% of pupils achieved A* - Cin Maths with 53% achievingeither A* or A. 92% of pupilsachieved A* - C in Science. 100%of pupils passed their Biology,

Prospective parents and theirchildren are warmly invited tomeet the students and staff at our

Open Mornings on:

Tuesday 2nd October Wednesday 3rd October Tuesday 9th October

Between 9:00am – 11:00am

To book your visit please contactthe Academy Office on:Tel: 01963 350895Email: [email protected]

Exam Results 201286% 5AC76% 5ACEM70% 8+A*/C

Lydford HouseDay NurseryLydford on Fosse01963 240100

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education in a home from home environment.

Some of the new Sixth Formpupils on their first day at

Chilton Cantelo School.

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Chemistry, Physics, Statistics,Drama, Music, Art and GermanGCSEs.

Headmaster Dr John Pricesaid: ‘I am very pleased and notsurprised by these outstandingresults. I want to praise the hardwork of the pupils and the hoursof dedication and personal


attention given by the teachingstaff to make these resultspossible. Everyone should beproud of their achievements withthe vast majority of pupilsreaching well above predictedresults. Well done to all.’

From September 2012 theschool is able to provide SixthForm, Reception and Years Oneand Two (Pre Prep), offering ‘all-through’ education for pupils aged4 to 18. Major new investment inthe grounds and buildings hasprovided the school with a newSixth Form centre, Pre Prepclassrooms with outdoor soft playarea for Reception, new IT suite,refurbished Science Lab, newtennis courts and several otherenhancements.

Sunny Hill Nursery &Reception Classes - BrutonSchool for GirlsBruton Schoo l f or Gir l s i sdelighted with the ‘Outstanding’grade awarded to their Nurseryand Reception Classes by theIndependent Schools Inspectoratein 2012. Inspectors found the

Early Years Department to beoutstanding in all areas: Overalleffectiveness, Leadership andmanagement, Quality of provisionand Outcomes for children.Inspectors recognised that ‘thechildren’s personal, social ande m o t i o n a l d e v e l o p m e n t i soutstanding’. Praise was high forthe ‘warm relationships’ betweenchildren and staff and for thesupport the school gives to thewhole family. If you would liketo find out how your child canbenefit from their outstandingschool, join them at their nextOpen Day on Friday 12th Octoberor arrange an individual visit bycontact ing, Mrs KatherineO’Brien, Registrar, on 01749814400. www.brutonschool.co.uk

Camelot Computer Centre -A Talk on Windows 8 If you are thinking of buying orupdating your computer, mobilephone etc., you may be interestedin a talk being given on theFuture of Computing taking placeat the Davis Hall, Howell Street,West Camel on Wednesday 3rd

October at 7.30pm. The talk,which includes a demonstration,will cover the new MicrosoftWindows 8, which is due to belaunched later this year. It ismuch quicker and completelydifferent to Windows 7. Entry is£3 and will include refreshments.

A group of volunteers, whoteach older people how to use acomputer will show you how fastit is and how to use it and laterthis year they will run courseson Windows 8.

Windows 8 will be used on,Laptops, Desktop computers,Mobile phones, Tablet computersand even Smart TV’s. For furtherinformation contact Dave Collinson 01935 851039.

Does your computer run slow?Thinking of upgrading?

A TALK ANDDEMONSTRATION

of Windows 8 onWednesday 3rd October, 7.30pm at

The Davis HallHowell Street, West Camel

£3 to include refreshments

Further information -Dave Collins: 01935 851039

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GCSE result celebrations atChilton Cantelo School.

NOWHERE stays the same. Evenhistoric towns like Bruton haveconstantly been susceptible towhat the poet Edmund Spensercalled ‘the ever-whirling wheel ofchange’ . It st i l l retains itsmedieval street pattern, includingthe bartons – mediaeval alleys –linking the High Street and theriver bank, and many of the towncentre buildings date from the16th century and earlier, but useshave changed down the years andnew facades have been added,mainly in Georgian times. Almostevery building in the intriguingmixture of architectural stylesand periods reveals something ofinterest. For example, on AmorsBarton there is a fine Tudortimber-framed house tucked awaybehind a shop, on the High Streetthe Sun Inn was certainly tradingin 1793 and is probably evenolder, and the 18th century facadeof Bruton Pharmacy conceals


what began as a gentleman’sresidence in the 17th century.

Small-scale changes continueas they have always done. Withinthe last year a spacious clubroombar has been created beneath At

the Chapel, the restaurant in theformer Congregational Chapel,together with rooms for overnightvisitors. The Green Monkey caféhas opened in the back part ofMcColl’s convenience store. Aftera lengthy c losure Truf f lesRestaurant has reopened undernew ownership and is nowoffering authentic French cuisine.A new shop called The Dhow isselling leather goods, jewelleryand accessories from East Africancraft workers and can be foundwithin the Phillips & Skinnershop on the High Street. TheOlive Bowl delicatessen closedand the premises are currentlybeing changed into a beautician’ssalon. The Meadow School, whichoffered a Steiner education, closedafter 19 years on the High Street.

A new car parking area has beenprovided at Park Wall for visitorsto the dovecote. No doubt thereare more.

A larger-scale change in thep i p e l i n e h a s g e n e r a t e dconsiderable local interest. Plansare being made to relocate thedoctors’ surgery to a much-neededlarger site, and the likely locationis off the Frome road near the edgeof town. The new development willinclude a pharmacy, so concernsare now being voiced about whatcould happen to the presentpharmacy on the High Street.Another large scale change, thisone on the edge of town, wascompleted this summer. Theformer council estate at Cox’sClose, near the dovecote has beendemolished and completelyr e d e v e l o p e d b y a h o u s i n gassociation to provide 24 attractivemodern houses and ten flats, andvery smart they look too.

An innovative large-scalechange that could have majorimplications for Bruton has justreached the stage of a planningapplication to the district council.Imaginative plans have beendrawn up to convert the houseand agricultural buildings atDurslade Farm into a centre forc o n t e m p o r a r y a r t a n darchitecture. Durslade, at thesouthern edge of the town on theroad to Wincanton, has long beenon the register of listed buildingsat risk of decay, and the proposednew use will not only conserve

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The former council estate at Cox’s Close has been redeveloped by a housingassociation to provide 24 attractive modern houses and ten flats.

and renovate the structures butalso create a significant numberof jobs. The aim, according to theapplicants, is to establish adestination for experiencing art,architecture and the Somersetlandscape through exhibitions ofcontemporary art, events for localand national audiences and aneducation programme. Thebuildings will house art galleries,reading room, library, bookshop,restaurant and education space,with the farmhouse providingaccommodation for exhibitingartists and other visitors. Behindthe gallery a meadow garden willbe c reated by a landscapedesigner. If planning permissionis granted the aim is to open thegallery in the Spring of 2014.

If you are intrigued by ‘Thenand Now’ photograph albums andthe changes they illustrate, youwill love ‘In & Around BrutonThrough Time’. This book, a 96-page paperback launched earlierthis year by Amberley Publishing,contains nearly 90 archiveimages, mostly sepia postcardsand most of them paired with acolour photo of the same viewtaken within the past year or so.Thanks to the crisp printing ongood-quality paper the archivep h o t o s h a v e r e p r o d u c e dremarkably well and many ofthem warrant careful study witha magnifying glass to appreciatethe details. So, too, have thecontemporary images, many ofwhich will probably be valued bylocal historians a hundred yearsfrom now for the information theyreveal.

However, many of the captionsg i v e n o i n d i c a t i o n o f t h eapproximate date of the oldphotos so the reader has todeduce whether one is from the1900s, the 1930s or the 1960s,


and no attempt is made to datesome of the changes mentionedin the text. Some of the captionsare merely irritating, such as theone referring to King’s School,Plox, which states that ‘in them o d e r n p h o t o g r a p h t h eheadmaster’s house is visible onthe other side of the Abbey Wall’when neither the wall nor thehouse is included in the picture –it’s only on turning the page thatthe reader will see a photocontaining the house.

And one is simply wrong – andit’s not really a caption at all, justwaffle to separate two photos ofBruton station. It tells readersthat ‘occasionally the days ofsteam are recalled when theTornado, a perfect replica of anineteenth-century engine . . .passes through after a stint onthe West Somerset Railway’.Arthur H Peppercorn designedthe powerful Class A1 locomotiveat the end of the World War IIand 49 of them were built by theLondon and North EasternRailway and subsequently byBritish Railways from 1947

onwards. Tornado was built byenthusiasts – at a cost of £3million – as the 50th locomotive ofthis class and they incorporatedn u m e r o u s t e c h n o l o g i c a limprovements that have emergedin the intervening half-century. Itis most definitely not ‘a perfectreplica of a nineteenth-centurye n g i n e ’ , i t i s a m o d e r ndevelopment of a 20th centurylocomotive.

You might think that I ambeing over-critical of what isbasically a nice but costly picture-book, but if more thought andresearch had gone into compilingthe captions it would be of muchmore interest to the reader andmuch better value for money. Foryou won’t get much change outof £15.

Roger Richards.

Truffles Restaurant & BistroOn Sunday 16th September 2012Michael Eavis officially launchedt h e r e o p e n i n g o f T r u f f l e sRestaurant & Bistro in Bruton, infront of a number of invitedguests at a champagne reception.

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Imaginative plans have been drawn up to convert the house andagricultural buildings at Durslade Farm into a centre

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HENSTRIDGECelebrate Apple Day at QuietCorner Farm, BA8 0RA, Sunday21st October 1.30pm-5pm. Lotsof Apple activities; Teas; FreeEntry. Tel: 01963 363045.‘Earth Story’, Exhibition andSale of pictures by Persephone,October 26th (4-7pm) 27 & 28th(10am-5pm) at Garden Studio,The Retreat, High Street, BA80RB.

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Whilst the homes are all veryindividual the ethos of their day-to-day running is the same. All thestaff are caring and well trainedand each member of staff - fromcleaning and clerical through ton u r s i n g s t a f f a r e r e g u l a r l yappra ised and encouraged toimprove through mentoring, NVQsand staff training.

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The Old Rectory in Stalbridgei s a s t u n n i n g h o u s e i n awonderful location close to localamenities so that residents canmaintain their freedom, go to thelocal shops and enjoy a coffee withfriends and relatives.

Residents can join in with anyof the many daily activities onoffer such as art; discussiongroups; musical entertainment orbingo, or they can relax in one ofthe many quiet areas within thehouse or in the beautifullymaintained gardens.

The dedicated staff provideexcellent care to their residents,nothing is too much trouble andthey welcome visitors at any time.The aim of The Old Rectory is toprovide a home for residentswhere they feel comfortable andsafe at all times.


Contact Kristie on 01963 362624The Old Rectory, High Street, Stalbridge DT10 2LL

Visit our website at www.theoldrectory.co.uk for a 360° tourand request a brochure

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Eden Photography - Memory BooksPhotographers are normallyassociated with weddings and


portraits but Eden Photographicsalso offer something a bit differentfor their clients. Entitled A Book ofMemories they will produce aquality, hardback book celebratinga life in photographs. Comprisingimages of places, events andachievements and working withfamily and friends of the recipient,these beautiful books can be givena s a s p e c i a l g i f t . E d e nPhotographics visit Birthplaces,schools, churches, former homesand towns to add new pictures tothe story. Anywhere that has

special meaning to that person. Recent editions commemorated

a local businessman’s 50 years oftrading and a 60th birthday giftfrom a husband to his wife whonow lives away and misses herbeloved Sherborne.

For more information call 01935474454.

Abbeyfield Blackmore ValeSociety - Supported Living atits BestAn ethos of independent, supportedliving within an extended familymeans Abbeyfield House in BlekeStreet, Shaftesbury, is so muchmore than home to its 15 residents.It’s a place of laughter, warmth,friendship and support.

As we get older, we don’tnecessarily require full residentialcare but we might need help with

some of the household chores andappreciate a bit of company fromtime to time. That’s exactly the levelof support that Abbeyfield Houseis equipped to provide and has beendoing so for 35 years.

The original part of the house,which is Grade II listed, has beenextended twice over the years andthe whole house is full of character.All rooms are en-suite, wellequipped and neutrally decoratedfor residents to furnish as they wish.

Residents prepare their ownb r e a k f a s t b u t t w o l i v e - i nhousekeepers serve up home-cookedlunches and evening meals in thecommunal dining room. Visitorsare welcome at any time.

For more information or toarrange a visit to Abbeyfield House,contact Sue Luscombe on 01747854922.

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SOUTH PETHERTONWell situated bungalow, mid-terracequiet location, in excellent decorativeorder. Enclosed entrance lobby,entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, doublebedroom, shower / wc, double glazing,gas central heating. New carpetsthroughout. Private courtyard withw o r k s h o p . S e p a r a t e G a r a g e .Easy walking distance to shops, PO,pub, bus stop, etc. Would suit retiredperson. No forward chain. £124,500.

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The Antiques Bazaar playshost to Hello Bygones!A major event organiser is takingover part of The Antiques Bazaarin Crewkerne on Sunday 28thOctober, to run a fabulous Vintageand Retro Bash!

The Antiques Bazaar will beopen as usual but with theaddition of around 20 ‘pop-up’traders adding to the eclectic mixof items already on display totempt their customers.

From 11am until 4pm visitorswill be able to browse around avariety of vintage and retro stalls,


including the Vintage Salon whereyou can enjoy a beautiful vintage-inspired make-over and then popalong to the Retro Photo Boothfor a photo-shoot. Definitely onefor the family album, or a photowould make a unique gift for arelative or friend with the festiveseason approaching.

A ‘pop-up’ tattoo parlour willbe there too, if you’re feeling reallybrave, and the in-house VintageCafe w i l l be se rv ing somescrumptious themed delights.Bring the family - there will becrafts for the children too!

Crewkerne AntiquesCentreThere is a wonderfulselection of antiquesdisplayed over the twofloors of CrewkerneAntiques in MarketSt ree t , Crewkerne .China, jewellery, silver,furniture and muchmore besides from the 50dealers that have floors p a c e a n d d i s p l a ycabinets there.

Looking for a gift?S o m e t h i n g a b i tdifferent? How about astatue for the garden forgrandma or a rockinghorse for a grandchild?

Proprietors Eddie &Rae Blewdon have beenrunning the Centresuccessfully for over tenyears and with so manydealers at the Centres tock i s c ons tant ly

changing. Crewkerne Antiques isopen from 9.30am to 4.30pm,Monday to Saturday. Helpfuladvice always available.

Meadow FairsMeadow Fairs wish to informt h e i r c u s t o m e r s t h a t t h eBeaminster Antique Fairs ares t i l l o p e n o n t h e d a t e sadvertised although the roadtunnel has been closed due tothe landslide. There are otherroads for access to the town fromthe North, the A356 and theB3163.

The Beaminster Antique Fairhas some exciting new dealers- a l a r g e r a n g e o f s m a l lfurniture; jewellery; silver -English and Russian; pictures;textiles; glass, china etc.

The programme for the futureFairs is full of surprises. Freshlycooked food available all day.Easy car parking close by. Formore information contact NigelHole on 01297 24446.

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Vintage Market 27th - 28th October RELIVE the nostalgia of your youth … EXPLORE the fascinating 1960s era …

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BeaminsterAntiques,Vintage& Collectables Fair

Saturday 6th October

PUBLIC HALLBEAMINSTER, DORSET

9.30am – 4.00pm

Small Furniture * TextilesChina * Glass * Silver

Jewellery * Books * Pictures etc.Homemade Refreshments

Next Fair – Saturday 17 th November

Bookings & EnquiriesMeadow Fairs 01297 24446

Gold & SilverJewellery Wanted

Best prices paid for wedding rings,pendants, chains, bracelets,

and broken items, etc.

Phone Jenny Martin Castle Cary01963 350733

PASTIMES of SherborneWe pay TOP PRICES for OLD TOYS - any condition

Trains • Cars • Lorries • Soldiers • Etc.Britains * Dinky * Corgi * Hornby

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Antiques & Collecting

Bay Hunter in oils, by Margaret Wynn, 1924, £1,650.Quillon House Antiques, Bruton.

Anita D’Attellis –a Piano RecitalAnita is a very talented concertpianist, accompanist and teacherwho has performed in many


prestigious venues such as theRoyal Festival Hall and theAlbert Hall.

She will be presenting a recitalentitled Grand Tour of Europei n t h e P e r f o r m a n c eEnhancement Centre at KingArthur’s School on Saturday27th October in aid of WincantonChoral Soc iety . She was awonderful rehearsal pianist forthe Society for several years. Itw i l l be a most memorab leevening.

Tickets, priced £12, from 01749860457 or on the door.

So, you think you know yourpop music, do you?

By John Osborne • Answers can be found on page 63

October 11th 2012 sees the 50th Anniversary of the first chart entry ofthe Greatest Band in the World – the Beatles. We mark this occasion bydedicating the monthly quiz to them. Despite officially splitting in1970, they still outsell the Rolling Stones, and 40% of their music isbought by the under-25’s!

1. What was their first No. 1?2. In which year was ‘Hey Jude’ first released?3. What was on the flip of the double-A side single ‘Penny Lane’?4. Name their first film.5. ‘A Doll’s House’ was to be the name of which album?6. ‘Back in the USSR’ came from which album?7. ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ is recognized as the first pop song

of which genre?8. Who was the first of the lads to have a solo No. 1 single?9. Who is the only one of the Beatles NOT to have a single No.1?10. In which year did the single ‘Free as a Bird’ reach No.2?

Serious Anorak Bonus QuestionIn which year were they awarded M.B.E’s?

Extra Bonus QuestionName the lads in order of age – oldest first.

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Christmas is coming! These beautiful decorations and gifts are just asmall sample of the wonderful things you can make. Visit Hanson’sFabric & Crafts of Sturminster Newton who have a Christmas Craft

demonstration on Saturday 13th October. Hanson’s stock a wonderfulselection of Christmas Fabrics, Card making items and much more.

September28th BARRY PAUL Elvis Tribute - Lord Nelson, Norton Sub Hamdon28th BILL SMARME & THE BIZZNESS - Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil29th ROSS KIRK - Bakers Arms, Martock29th DAVE CURTIS - Wyndham Arms, Kingsbury EpiscopiOctober5th BARRY PAUL Elvis Tribute - Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil6th LOUIS HAWKIN - Lord Nelson, Norton Sub Hamdon6th BEST KEPT SECRET - Rose & Crown, Bradford Abbas6th RYAN INGLISE & FRIEND - Lime Tree, Thornford12th THE DUB LIBERATORS - Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil13th JOHN RAYMOND - Millers Inn, Wincanton13th STORM - Bakers Arms, Martock13th MARC O’REILLY - Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil19th JOHN RAMON - Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil20th MAY CONTAIN ROCK - Phoenix, Gillingham20th ROSS KIRK - Millers Inn, Wincanton20th STAND ALONE EMPIRE - Bakers Arms, Martock26th MARC VENUS - Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil27th THE RELAYS - Phoenix, Gillingham27th THE KRAYS - Bakers Arms, Martock27th LIVE MUSIC - Catash Inn, North Cadbury27th REAL DEAL - Rose & Crown, Bradford Abbas

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Sherborne CastleBuilt by Sir Walter Raleigh in1594 and the stately home of theD i g b y f a m i l y s i n c e 1 6 1 7 ,Sherborne Castle is a HistoricHouse which reflects a gloriousvariety of decorative styles fromover 400 years o f Eng l i shhistory. Outside the eighteenthcentury ‘Capability ’ Brownlandscape provides a peacefuland tranqui l sett ing; withmagnificent specimen trees,borders and sweeping lawnsforming one of his finest Lakel a n d s c a p e s y o u w i l l s e e .Delightful walks guide youround the 50-acre Lake, past SirWalter Raleigh’s Seat to theCascade, close by to the ruins ofthe medieval Castle. Watch theabundant wildlife on the lake,feed the ducks, have a picnic orwalk the dogs. The Tea Roomserves morning coffees, lightlunches and delicious afternoonteas . The Gi f t Shop has aselection of gifts, souvenirs andtheir very own Sherborne Castlewines.

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f a m o u s A u t u m n C o l o u r sWeekend takes place over theweekend of 27th & 28th October.This is always a popular eventand experts are saying coloursare expected to be good this

year. The reduced price entry tothe grounds of only £3.50 peradult that weekend makes it aspectacle not to be missed.

See their website for specialpublic events.

OVER THE TWO YEARS that Ihave been writing this column Ihave tried to focus on all areas ofc y c l i n g b u t o n e a s p e c t o fprofessional cycling this columnhas so far studiously ignored is‘ t h e d r e a d e d D w o r d ’ .Unfortunately cycling and ‘thedreaded D word’ are never too farapart. And never has that beenthe case more than over the lastthree or four weeks.

Drugs and cheating have alwaysbeen prevalent in a sport thatrequires super-human feats ofendurance. When the Tour startedin 1903 its 2,428 kilometres weresplit into only six stages, at anaverage length of an eye-watering404km. On a heavy bike. Withoutgears. On pot-holed roads. It isperhaps not surprising that thef o l l o w i n g y e a r G a r i n w a sdisqualified having allegedlycheated, seeking other, lessarduous methods to complete hisTour around France, including thetaking of a train.

And so it started ... In 1923 thePél iss ier brothers , havingabandoned the Tour, opened theirbags to the journalist AlbertLondres. Out spilled cocaine, pillsand chloroform.The resultingarticle – Les Forçats de la Route(the convicts of the road) becameone of the most famous pieces ofcycling journalism.

And so it went on ... In the1950s, in response to a question asto whether he had taken drugs,

the great Fausto Coppi replied:‘Only when necessary.’ Whenpressed as to how often it wasnecessary he said: ‘Nearly always.’

And so it went on ... In the1960s, Jacques Anquetil, five-timewinner of the Tour, asked: ‘What,you think I win my races on sugaralone?’ When British rider TomSimpson died on the slopes ofMont Ventoux in 1967, drugs werefound in his bloodstream and inthe pockets of his race jersey.

And so it went on ... Throughthe 1990s and into the early 2000sthe sport entered its darkestperiod. Up until then drugs hadpredominantly been used to maskpain or to help a rider to keepgetting back on his bike every day.There is little to suggest thatCoppi and Anquetil would nothave become the champions theydid had drugs not been around.But now, with the advent of blood-doping and EPO, drugs wereturning otherwise normal ridersinto winners – i f not quitedonkeys, then workhorses intoracehorses. Time and again riderswere testing positive or becominge m b r o i l e d i n c o m p l e xinvestigations into continentalclinics.

And so it went on ... The sporteventually realised it couldn'tcontinue like this and appearedto, if not completely turn thecorner, then at least start to flashthe indicator. Teams like Garminc a m e i n t o t h e s p o r t w i t h

t r a n s p a r e n t a n t i - d o p i n gprogrammes, average speeds camedown, great ‘heroic’ performanceslike Floyd Landis's rampagethrough the Alps in 2006 (afterwhich he tested positive) becamerarer. The French, who had longcomplained of a two-speed peloton,started to win. The sport looked,felt, cleaner.

Then a few weeks ago it wasannounced that seven-time Tourwinner Lance Armstrong wouldnot participate in an arbitrationprocess against charges broughtagainst him by the US anti-dopingagency USADA. Instantly we weretransported back ten years.

For anyone who follows thesport this development was notreally a surprise. The case, inwhich USADA allege Armstrongtook performance enhancing drugsand encouraged team-mates to dothe same, had been rumbling onfor months in courts in the USA,with Armstrong challengingUSADA's jurisdiction. When thatbid failed Armstrong was facedwith a choice. Either go toarbitration where the evidenceagainst him would be aired or optnot to contest the charges.

He chose the latter, releasing astatement that said his moveshould not be interpreted as anadmission of guilt, simply that hewas ‘finished with this nonsense,’that he had ‘played by the rules’and that ‘I know who won thoseseven Tours, my team-mates know

who won those seven Tours, andeveryone I competed againstknows who won those sevenTours.’ USADA said it would striphim of those seven Tours.

Since this development I'vebeen asked countless times byf r i e n d s , f a m i l y a n dacquaintances: ‘What about thisArmstrong thing then? What doyou think?’

I have my opinion, as doeseveryone who follows the sport.But more than anything I hadhoped that we would get someclosure. Claims and counter-claims over the Armstrong yearshave been going on for years. Ihoped that maybe we would getsome definitive answers for once.Something concrete, somethingirrefutable, one way or the other.Instead all we've got is theequivalent of a cycling legendwith his fingers in his earssinging ‘la la la’ and an ugly rowon whether USADA have theright to strip his titles.

Later this month a book willbe released by a former team-mate of Armstrong's - TylerH a m i l t o n . H a m i l t o n h a sconfessed to taking performanceenhancing drugs and his book willapparently lift the lid on themurky practicalities of competingin the Tour whilst taking drugs.Just like Londres' Forçats de laRoute did nearly 90 years ago.

And so it goes on.Giles Belbin.

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means more DJ’s, more MC’s,more sound, more lights, morevisuals and more lasers … bringit on!

Westfest is absolutely uniqueand has set the standard of whatbig-room, multi-arena eventsshould be. If you want to knowwhat the best looks like, what thebest sounds like, and what thebest is, then your search is over.Join them on Saturday 27thOctober at the Bath & WestShowground, Shepton Mallet forthe night of your life.

There are four VIP tickets(worth £50 each) to be won in oureasy-to-enter competition. VIPincludes easier access to bars andtoilets and queue jump. Applicantsmust be over 18 to apply.

For a chance to win all youhave to do is name four of thebands that are appearing atWestfest this year. Send yourentry by email to: [email protected] to arrive by Wednesday17th October.

More information on this eventabout tickets, bands etc., can befound on The Visitor’s websitewww.thevisitormagazine.co.uk/music

appearance at the O2 Academyin Bristol.

‘This event represents a greatand unique opportunity for execsto see our band’ said Larry, ‘inaddition it allows us to access somany opportunities we have onlydreamed of so far.’

Originally drawing influencefrom early thrash and heavymetal, over time Apherium havedeveloped their own sound,combining the intensity and driveof thrash with the melodicturnabouts and catchy chorus' ofmore modern rock acts such asInMe, Alterbridge and BiffyClyro.

Apherium's debut a lbumentitled The Cycle was released inMay 2012 and is available fromAcorn Records, Yeovil. Tickets forthe gig and further informationabout the band are available atwww.apherium.com

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Prints Paintings Bronzes Mirrors FramingPassport Photographs Prints to Canvas

MERE LITERARY FESTIVALOctober 8 – 14

Pick up a programme for full details of authors, events,workshops and the competition – or go to

www.merelitfest.co.ukIn aid of Mere & District Linkscheme • Reg. Charity No:1062328

AlocalDiaryARTS & MUSIC

Yeovil-based Metal Band Apherium, are appearing at the 02 Academyin Islington, London on 21st October.

A humorous wall sculpture ‘A New Ewe’ by Garry Jones. One of arange from Martock Gallery of Martock.

STOP PRESS + STOP PRESS

Mere Literary Festival &Write-in-the-WeekCompetitionIn this Olympic year MereLiterary Festival invites you toenter its writing sprint. A funcompetition for timed flash fictionwhich everyone can enter.

In one week write a very shortstory of no more than 350 wordswhich must include the givenphrase revealed today in TheVisitor in the October NoticeBoard column. The closing date isFriday 5th October when storiescomplete with a cover sheetgiving your contact details shouldreach MLF, Lawrences, OldHollow, Mere, Wilts, BA12 6EG.

The entry fee for adults is £2f o r t h e f i r s t s t o r y a n d £ 1thereafter, Juniors 16 and under

are free. There are cash and bookprizes, and winners will bea n n o u n c e d a t t h e A w a r dCeremony on Sunday 14thOctober when James Long,author of the best selling Ferneyand its just published sequel, willtalk about his novels which areset locally in Pen Selwood and itssurrounds.

Other authors appearing at theweek long festival include TomFort, Saul David, Irvine Hunt,Sonia Purnell and LucindaDickens Hawksley.

Full details of the competitionand the festival programme, 8th –14th October are published onthe MLF website www.merelitfest.co.uk and in the ‘big green’programme. Telephone bookingscan be taken on 01747 860475.

YAOS - Half a SixpenceMusical performances by YeovilAmateur Operatic Society arealways eagerly awaited and thisyear is no exception. Half aSixpence, one of the great familymusicals, will run from Tuesday9th until Saturday 13th Octoberat the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil.

The show has plenty of lively‘feel-good’ singing and dancingnumbers , combined with acharming love story. Ticketsavailable from the OctagonTheatre 01935 422884.

Westfest - 27th OctoberBath & West ShowgroundWestfest is back once again – thereturn of the UK’s b iggestunderground dance music event!

Bigger, badder, louder thanever, this is the ultimate all-nightfestival for those that like itharder! 2012 sees the 9th editionof what has become the party ofthe year – guaranteed!

7 huge arenas of cutting-edgemusic, including the legendaryMain Stage which each year hasnever failed to amaze with itsmonumental scale and high-endproduction values. Each year theorganisers strive to make theevent better than the last, so that

Local BandApherium, the Yeovil based Metalband formed in 2012 at YeovilCollege are playing an Industryshowcase gig at the O2 Academyin Islington London on 21stOctober, in front of some of theleading record labels and musicindustry execut ives in thecountry.

The band, made up of LarryTurner (Vocals & Guitar), CallumShortland (Bass Guitar), AshleyJones (Drums) and Ross Derby(Guitars) where scouted andinvited to play at the venuefollowing a string of summer gigstaking them to Birmingham,G l o u c e s t e r s h i r e a n d a n

FIRST, A REMINDER thatGillingham’s carnival takes placeon Saturday 6th October. Fordetails take a look at the websitewww.gillinghamcarnival.org.ukor phone the Town Council on0 1 7 4 7 8 2 3 5 8 8 . T h e b i gilluminated procession of floatspasses through the town centrefrom 7.15pm, and earlier in theday there’s a children’s processionthat sets off from the primaryschool at 3.00pm. Inevitablyseveral roads, notably High Street


and Queen Street, will be closedto motorists for long periodsduring the afternoon and evening,and Brickfields Business Parkwill be closed from 3.00pmthrough till 9.30pm.

The business park and adjacentindustrial estate on the southernedge of town off the B3092 to EastStour are both named Brickfieldsfor good reason. The town standson a bed of clay some 90 feet deep,and this huge supply of rawmater ia l saw br ickmaking

become one of the town’s majorindustries after the railway wasopened in 1859. The GillinghamBrick, Tile and Pottery Companywas established alongside thesouth side of the railway, and inlater years it expanded onto landon the opposite side of the road.The brickyard survived until1968, by which time the high costof coal and haulage and the

difficulty of attracting labour hadmade it uneconomic, even thoughits products were durable and ofvery good quality. The old claypits on the eastern side of theroad are now the attractiveLodden Lakes, and the land tothe west has been redevelopedfor employment use over the last35 years.

The main occupier of the more

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Gillingham Town

Brickfields Business Park is the unlikely home of Legends,the town’s nightclub.

recent part, the Business Park,is Dextra Lighting which designsand manufactures commerciallighting systems, but it is alsohome to a goodly number of localbusinesses as diverse as a cars h o w r o o m , T h r e e C o u n t yLocksmiths, Masterfit Flooringand Town and Country Aerials.The unl ikely home, too , o fLegends, the town’s nightclub.Indeed, Gil l ingham is wellp r o v i d e d w i t h b u s i n e s s e sproviding jobs for local people,not just on the industrial estateand business park but tuckedaway in small pockets elsewherei n t h e t o w n – b e t w e e n L eNeubourg Way and the railwaystation, off the northern end ofLe Neubourg Way, and at theedge of town on Shaftesbury Roadto give just three examples.


Gil l ingham is very much aworking town, a town of economicprosperity even in these austeretimes.

A town that enjoys its leisuretoo. Gillingham’s smart newRiversMeet leisure centre with acompetition-size swimming pool,fitness centre, badminton andsquash courts is already provingto be an invaluable asset since itopened in August 2010 at a cost of£6 million. Gillingham TownFootball Club attracts much localsupport and North Dorset RugbyClub on the eastern edge of townis heavily involved in localcommunity activities as well asfielding several teams every weekduring the season. There are, ofcourse, many other clubs ands o c i e t i e s i n t h e t o w n , t o onumerous to mention here.

In the May Visitor I reportedthat plans had been drawn up tolay an all-weather path acrossthe Town Meadow from the HighStreet to the footbridge over theRiver Stour to the Waitrosesupermarket and the library. Onmy recent visit I was pleased tosee that the work is progressing

well and the area is beginning tolook much more inviting. Theplan also includes planting sometrees and shrubs, installingbenches and an information boardexplaining the history of the site,and improving the ground tomake it more suitable for stagingevents.

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Gillingham’s smart new RiversMeet leisure centre is already provingto be an invaluable asset in the fast-growing town.

The site extends westwardsbehind the Red Lion pub, whichwas also looking inviting with itsfreshly-painted frontage and finedisplay of hanging baskets.Documentary evidence of thehistory of this former coachinginn goes as far back as 1698,although it was considerably


rebuilt in the mid-18th century,and in the 19th century it had itsown brewhouse at the back. Theinn was home at that time to thelargest of Gillingham’s friendlysocieties. In his book ‘Gylla’sHometown’ , Char les Howerecords that ‘their club day wasthe second Wednesday in May.

The proceedings started with aprocession around the townheaded by the town band. Themembers started at the breweryand the owners brought out beerfor them in wooden buckets.’When the procession arrived backat the Red Lion a meeting washeld and the officers for theforthcoming year were elected,then the surplus funds were usedto provide a dinner which tookplace in a large tent in the yard.

Nearby is the Phoenix, thetown’s other important coachinginn before the coming of therai lway. Dat ing from 17thcentury, part of it still survives asa pub with a good reputation forfood, and although the remainderhas been split up and put to otheruses it is easy to visualise what itmust have looked like in the days

when horse-drawn coachesconverged on The Square .Nowadays part of the building is

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The western end of the High Street is home to several specialist shopsincluding Scenes which stocks everything the budding artist could need.


them independent businesses,and tucked away behind some ofthese buildings are yet morebusiness premises. Take a strollup the lane alongside ChapmanMoore estate agents and you willdiscover an attractive stoneterrace and, in one of the units, ashop called Just For You. Hereyou’ll find an enormous range ofbaby clothes and accessories, softand wooden toys, christeninggifts, photo frames and goodnessknows what else for babies,toddlers and their carers. WithGillingham being a family-friendly town there must surelybe a constant stream of parentsa n d g r a n d p a r e n t s c o m i n gthrough the shop door.

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home to the long-establishedGillingham Tandoori whichattracts diners from a wide areato enjoy Asian cuisine in a historicEnglish building and where theparish church of St Mary stilltowers above what was the hub ofthe town by bygone days.

This end of the High Street ishome to several specialist shopsincluding Scenes which stockseverything the budding artistcould need. It also has a fineselection of limited edition printsand posters that I would behappy to see in my home, ands e l l s c r a f t m a t e r i a l s a n dgreetings cards and undertakesbespoke picture framing. It’s justone of the good variety of shopslining the High Street, most of

I RECENTLY WROTE of thedifferences in motoring lawsthroughout Europe. Now I knowwe have had a dreadful summer,and hoping that the autumnmight be more kind to us, youmay still be tempted to take yourpride and joy across the water. Ithought therefore I might expandupon this legal issue a littlefurther. Ignorance of the law isnever an excuse in any countryand so it is all too easy to fall foulof the multitude of regulations.A few more have come to notice ofwhich I had no knowledge and Isuspect you may not know either.The most common offence is thatof speeding (not surprising whenyou see the superb state of theirroads compared to ours) but didyou know for example that inFrance and Italy speed limits arereduced during rain? Somecont inental countr ies a lsoinstantly ban speeding motoristsif they exceed the limit by morethan 40 kph (24.8 mph). Off theroad immediately and licenceconfiscated. Many countries alsovigorously enforce zero tolerancedrink driving laws. Any of theseinfringements will certainly costyou money and spoil what wouldotherwise have been a pleasantholiday/trip abroad. You haveb e e n w a r n e d , s o d o y o u rhomework before you leave theseshores.

The exemption to have an MOTTest for vehicles made prior to1960 will indeed come into forceon the 18th November. A littlemore information has now beenreleased which is of importance tothe old vehicle movement. Youmay submit your vehicle for avoluntary test if you so wish. Ifyou are re-registering a vehiclewhich has been off the road foryears then an MOT will be


r e q u i r e d b e f o r e i t w i l l b eregistered. Similarly if a vehicle isi m p o r t e d t h e n a n M O T i srequired. Many foreign countriesalso require drivers to carry withthem their driving licences,i n s u r a n c e a n d t h e M O T .Instructions on this last itemhave not been finalised but youmay need to get your vehiclethrough an MOT before goingoverseas. It is surprising the vastdifferences in motoring lawthroughout the European Unionand perhaps more surprising thatthese laws have not been unifiedlong before now.

Diary dates now and Octoberwill be yet another busy month.The Somerset Section has a guestspeaker at its club night on the4th. On the 6th will be the twiceyearly autojumble at the Bathand West Showground, not to bemissed. On the 14th they havethe Autumn Leaves Run fromBishop Sutton. The WessexVeteran and Vintage Section havea guest speaker at their clubnight on the 8th. Similarly theDorset Section have a guestspeaker at its club night on the10th and this is followed on the14th by the first Winter Runwhich starts from Sherborne. Asusual more details can be soughtby ringing 01935-872528.

The Jeff Clew Memorial Runwent ahead as planned on the19th August on one of the fewbright and sunny days. Seventyriders signed on for this the thirdrunning of the event. Machinesranged from a 1907 ROC to a1984 Armstrong with just abouteverything in between. Ridershad a choice o f two routesaccording to the age of machineridden, and on each route therewere plenty of establishmentsfrom which the riders could gain

sustenance and where theseancient machines could have agood gasp and wheeze beforecarrying their riders back to theH a y n e s M o t o r M u s e u m a tSparkford. We were pleased tohave in attendance all day MrsAudrey Clew and her daughterAlison. At the end of proceedingsAlison, Mike Penn (MuseumC u r a t o r ) a n d o u r S e c t i o nPresident, Ivan Cox, handed outthe prizes to the lucky winners.

My picture this month showsMike Lawson from Hinton StMary about to set off on his 1910Triumph. Machine and rider havebeen acquainted now for many

years and done many happy milestogether, in fact Mike seldomrides anything other than hisveteran mount. A pleasant ridewas had by all and plans arealready being made for next yearsevent. Perhaps by then themassive building project at them u s e u m w i l l h a v e b e e ncompleted and so we shall havesplendid new surroundings toenjoy. Always worth a visit to seethe machines being used, and achance to visit and see the vastnumber of exhibits the museumhas on public show, make a notein next years calendar to be there.

We British are undoubtedlyobsessed with the weather, andthere can be little wonder after asummer such as we have justhad. The summer events are nowover but life can still continue forthe old vehicle enthusiasts.Events during the winter monthscan be just as satisfying and withless events competing for oursupport does mean that thosewhich do take place can be wellattended. No-one enjoys going outin the frost or snow or when rainis lashing down with strongwinds, and no-one is expected toventure out in those conditions,but there wil l be plenty ofsuitable days in which you canenjoy your vintage motoring.

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The George HotelMarket Place, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7AH

Tel: 01963 350761 * Fax: 01963 350035 * Email: [email protected]

Christmas CelebrationsThe George Hotel is a beautiful 15th century coaching inn offering excellent food, friendly service and a great atmosphere, suitable for any occasion.

Bookings are now being taken for our Pre-Christmas Party Lunches, Pre-Christmas Party Dinners and Christmas Day Luncheon.Should you wish to stay the night, accommodation is available in one of our 17 individually decorated en-suite bedrooms.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH MENU1st - 24th December, 12noon - 2.30pm • £15.95

Spiced apple and parsnip soup with crusty breadSmoked salmon and cream cheese parcel

with dressed leavesDeep fried brie wedges with a cranberry dip

* * * * * *Traditional roast turkey with all seasonal trimmings

Vegetable nut roast with all seasonal trimmingsHunters pie with roast potatoes and

seasonal buttered vegetablesGrilled mackerel with a whole grainmustard sauce with sauté potatoes

and fine green beans

* * * * * *Christmas pudding with a brandy sauce

Spiced apple crumble with clotted creamVanilla pannacotta with

Christmas pudding ice cream

* * * * * *Coffee and mince pies

CHRISTMAS DINNER MENU1st - 24th December, 6.30pm - 9.00pm • £19.95

Sherried squash soup with crusty breadSmoked salmon and cream cheese parcel

with dressed leavesDeep fried brie with a cranberry dip

Smoked chicken salad with herb croutonsand garlic dressing

* * * * * *Traditional roast turkey with all seasonal trimmings

Vegetable nut roast with seasonal trimmingsBaked aubergine stuffed with roast vegetables

served with dressed saladBeef pot roast with Yorkshire pudding,

roast potatoes and seasonal vegOven baked sole on a spicy stir-fry noodle medley


Vanilla panacotta with Christmas pudding ice creamEton mess with mulled fruits

Christmas spiced apple crumble with clotted creamSelection of local cheese and biscuits

* * * * * *Coffee and mince pies

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCHMENU

25th December, 12noon - 1.30pm • £55.00

Butternut Squash Soup with cheese croutonsSeared scallops with apple puree, crisp pancetta

and mixed leaf saladMedley of game and chorizo casserole

with toasted briocheSpinach and goats cheese filo pastry pie

with mixed leaves and basil oil* * * * * *

Traditional roast turkey with all seasonal trimmingsFillet of beef wellington with rosti potato,

asparagus spears with a beef and red wine jusSteamed fillets of sea bass wrapped in green

jackets of kale served with leek, saffron and dillcoulis with baby potatoes and vegetables

Roasted root vegetable tart tatin served withmixed leaf salad with a yoghurt & herb dressing


Autumn fruit and sherry trifleWarm chocolate sponge pudding with

a warm vanilla sauceSelection of local cheese and biscuits

* * * * * *Coffee and mince pies and a glass of sherry

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seems to come round quicker each year and ifyou’ve been given the task of organising a get-together - forfamily, friends or work colleagues, early planning is the key tosuccess, so with only 12 weeks to go now’s the time to start!

Christmas is a busy time for everyone, so finding a date tosuit all the party-goers, and then finding a venue that issuitable and can accommodate your party, may prove difficultif you leave it too late.

Once you know how many there will be in your party andhave found a menu that everyone agrees on, (not forgetting thevegetarians), make your booking. A small deposit is usuallyrequested to secure the booking, so be prepared. They willalso require menu choices in advance, so make sure all of theparty-goers choose in plenty of time. And, remember to keep anote of everybody’s choices - believe me, they won’t rememberwhat they ordered!

If you’re having wine with your meal, remember to order thisin advance too, it will then be suitably chilled or already‘breathing’ when you sit down to eat. Bottled water or jugs ofwater for the table can be ordered at the same time.

If you’re looking for entertainment after your meal you’ll findsome hotels and pubs offering live music or karaoke - or youmay prefer something like a friendly game of skittles, pool ordarts. Check that this is possible with the landlord to avoiddisappointment, and book!

Finally, if you’re responsible for ordering the transport,whether it’s a coach, mini-bus or taxi, remember to book early,Christmas and New Year is a particularly busy time for all ofthem.



The Stag’s Head InnYarlington, nr. Wincanton

Somerset, BA9 8DGTel: 01963 440393

SOMERSET’S HIDDEN GEM ...In a truly picture postcard setting you will find this charming 1850 traditional

inn with its log fires, friendly atmosphere and good service.All meals are prepared by our Award Winning Chef Paul Tapping.

Proprietors Paul & Dawn invite customers old & new to the warmest of welcomes.

Christmas MenuBookings from Saturday 1st – Monday 24th December only

STARTERSGoats Cheese Fritter

Coated in a homemade beer batter, served on a bed of fresh rocket witha sun blushed tomato dip and tapenade.

Crab TitanFresh crab and avocado bound in a cocktail sauce, lightly spiced with Tabasco lime,

served with a salad garnish and cranberry and pumpkin bread.

Field MushroomA field mushroom filled with spring onion, concasse tomato, garlic and herbs,

topped with melted cheddar cheese. Served on a bed of fresh rocket.

Mediterranean Crevettes3 Mediterranean Crevettes (king prawns) sautéed in garlic butter, served with

a salad garnish and cranberry and pumpkin bread.

French Onion SoupHomemade French onion soup served with gruyere en crout.

Melon CocktailFresh honeydew melon, raspberry and orange cocktail.

MAINSTraditional Roast Turkey

Turkey breast served with a chipolata, bacon roll and homemade apricotand almond sausage meat stuffing.

Flat Iron SteakA lean 8oz steak served on a bed of fried onions

(served between rare and medium only).

Salmon CelestineA supreme of poached salmon covered with a slice of smoked salmon

in a creamy prawn sauce.

Creedy Carver Duck BreastA local pan fried duck breast, served pink with a rich black cherry and rum sauce.

Chicken SupremeA chicken breast filled with Philadelphia cream cheese in a creamy white wine

sauce with smoked bacon, diced potato, spring onion and chives.

Gourmet Nut RoastA luxury vegetarian nut roast served with a mushroom and red wine sauce.

All dishes served with roast potatoes, new potatoes anda panache of seasonal vegetables

DESSERTSTraditional Christmas pudding

An individual brandy Christmas pudding served with *Wadman’s double cream.

Fresh Fruit SaladA cocktail of fresh fruit and *Wadman’s double cream.

Bailey’s BubblesA rich chocolate mousse made with Bailey’s liqueur and

filled with chocolate malteasers.

Zingy Lemon CheesecakeA slice of homemade cheesecake with a ginger nut biscuit base,

served with *Wadman’s double cream.

Crème BrûleéA white chocolate, raspberry and tia maria liqueur brûleé

served with a homemade shortbread finger.

Cheese PlatterGenerous slices of various cheeses served withfresh grapes and a selection of mixed crackers.

*Wadman’s double cream is unpasteurised.

To finish a freshly brewed coffee or tea served with a mint chocolate.

TWO COURSES £17.95 • THREE COURSES £21.95

Open 7 Days a Week • Bed & Breakfast Available bookings essential

BOOK NOW FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER

We can offer a Complete Festive Package for parties of 2 - 60... including ENTERTAINMENT

Our Pre-Christmas Party Menu is now available for yourWorks Christmas Meal, Buffet, Karaoke or Skittles in the Sweetman Hall.

Smaller groups of family and friends in the Restaurant.

Christmas Menu 2012Homemade Vegetable Soup • Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate

* * * * * * * *Fresh Local Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Sausage & Bacon Roll

Roast Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables* * * * * * * *

Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce • Ice Cream • Coffee & Mints* * * * * * * *

£10.95Vegetarian Options and Alternative Christmas Menu

available on request

AVAILABLE 1st – 23rd DECEMBER INCLUSIVE

THE BEAR INNMarket Place • Wincanton • 01963 32581

Your hosts, Mick, Jean and Garry welcome you to

The MUDDLED MANLower Street, West Chinnock

A charming village inn serving delicious home cookedfood in a traditional atmosphere ...

Pre-Christmas Dinners Group Dinner Bookings2 Courses + Coffee - £16 * 3 Courses + Coffee - £18

Christmas Day DinnerDrink on arrival, 7 Course Meal, Bottle of Wine - £60

Bookings Essential

Boxing Day Buffet - £15Book early for Christmas Day & Boxing Day - and RECEIVE A DISCOUNT

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The Visitor Guide

Corton DenhamC H R I S T M A S P A R T Y M E N U

2 Course £19.95 / 3 Course £24.95

S T A R T E R S

Cream of Roasted Plum Tomato & Basil Soup, Garlic Croutons,Chive Crème Fraiche, Granary Bread & Butter

Gilcombe Farm Pork & Somerset Cider Rillette, Pear Chutney, Toasted Walnut Bread

Tor Goats Cheese, Red Onion & Pinenut Tartlet, Black Olive Tapenade,Wild Roquette

The Queens Arms Atlantic Prawn Cocktail, Spicy Marie Rose, Granary Bread & Butter

M A I N C O U R S E

Citrus Roasted Breast of Gilcombe Farm Turkey withAll The Traditional Accompaniments

Char-Seared Gilcombe Farm Rump Steak, Flat Mushroom,Vine Tomatoes, Hand Cut Chips

Tea, Rosemary & Hickory Smoked Fillet of Salmon,Saffron & Leek Risotto, Red Pepper Coulis

Wild Mushroom, Conit Fennel, Fresh Basil andParmesan Gnocchi, Crispy Beetroot

P U D D I N G

Traditional Christmas Plum Pudding, Cornish Clotted Cream,Brandy Toffee Sauce

Iced Passion Fruit Parfait, Poached Apricots, Pistachio BiscottiWhite Chocolate, Orange & Hazelnut Cheese Cake, Dark Chocolate SauceA Selection of The Finest Local Cheeses, Biscuits, Chutney, Celery & Apple

Tel: 01963 220317 • www.thequeensarms.comEmail: [email protected]

The Queens Arms, Corton Denham, Sherborne, DT9 4LR

Christmastime ...at the

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ManorHouse Inn

DitcheatNr. Shepton Mallet BA4 6RB • Tel: 01749 860276

Christmas 2012 T O S T A R T

Home-made Soup of the day with Crusty Bread (v)Duck Liver & Orange Pate served with Spiced

Homemade Chutney & ToastWarm Crab & Spring Onion Fishcake

with Dressed Citrus LeavesWarm Goats Cheese & Red Onion Marmalade Filo Tart

with Balsamic dressing (v)Warm Pigeon & Crispy Pancetta Salad with Port dressing

(£1.00 supplement)

T O F O L L O WRoast Somerset Turkey with Chestnut & Sage Stuffing,

Sausages wrapped in Bacon, Roast Potatoes& Seasonal Vegetables

Venison, Rabbit & Pigeon Pie with Short-crust PastryAubergine Lasagne with a rich Provencal filling

& light Parmesan Sauce (v)Hand-cut Sirloin Steak with Mushrooms, Bacon &

Red Wine Sauce (£1.50 supplement)Oven Baked Salmon Fillet on a bed of Pea Risotto with

Scallop, King Prawns & Vermouth Fish VeloutéPan-fried Pheasant with crushed Rosemary Potatoes,

Leeks & Stilton and Port Cream Sauce (£1.50 supplement)

P U D D I N G STraditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Custard

Warm Pears Poached in Mulled Wine with Autumn Berries& Stem Ginger Ice Cream

Home-made Chocolate Truffle Cake with Crème FraîcheWarm Blackberry & Apple Crumble with Custard

Manor Cheese Board with Home-made Chutney,Grapes & Celery (£1.50 supplement)

2 Courses £14.75 or 3 Courses £18.95 per personCoffee & Mince Pies £2.50 per person

For parties of 10 more we do ask for a £5 deposit per person andpre-orders to be with us at least 2 weeks prior to the booking

NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU AVAILABLE

BURGER WEEK24th – 28th October

At least 10 varieties of Homemade Burgersincluding Vegetarian available

Traditional SUNDAY LUNCHES12noon – 5pm ... from £9.25

Monthly Changing SeasonalA LA CARTE MENU

Chris & Jill welcome you to the ...

ROYALOAKOver Stratton

SOUTH PETHERTONA Charming Country Inn ... where dining out won’t break the bank

O CHRISTMAS FAYRE OSweet Potato & Red Pepper Soup finished with herb croutons

Crispy Bacon and wild mushroom saladDuck Liver & Orange Pate served with Melba toast

Deep Fried Brie & Cranberry Sauce served with water biscuits* * * * * * * * *

Traditional Roast Turkey served with bacon, chipolata & stuffingHerb Crusted Roast Salmon finished with

a tomato and sweet pepper sauceVenison, Juniper and Cranberry Casserole

Roasted Winter Vegetable En Crouteolive mash, mushroom gravy

All served with seasonal vegetables & potatoes

* * * * * * * * *Christmas Pudding and brandy sauce

Apple and Mincemeat Crumble served with custardLime and Ginger Creme Bru lee

Mint Chocolate Cheesecake served with cream* * * * * * * * *

2 Courses £14.50 • 3 Courses £17.95 • Filter Coffee £1.60

Available Saturday 1st December – Saturday 22nd DecemberFor enquiries please phone 01460 240906

The Halfway House Inn Country LodgeCHILTHORNE DOMER nr. YEOVIL

Tel: 01935 840350 • Fax: 01935 849006www.halfwayhotelyeovil.com

Delicious Sunday Carvery - £7.95Beautiful Lakes & Garden

Ideal Wedding VenueChristmas Party Menu

3 Course - £19.95 Why not stay over? In one of our 20 Ensuite Rooms

REAL ALES • FUNCTION ROOM • LAKE & GARDEN • Proprietor: Paul T. Rowsell FBII


Bookings Tel: 01935 823341

Mark & Isabel welcome you to the ...

Crown & Victoria

AA RosetteAward

For CulinaryExcellence2009 / 2010

REAL LOG FIRE • BEAUTIFUL GARDENS • REAL ALES

AMPLE PARKING • ENSUITE ACCOMMODATION

Fax: 01935 825786 • Email: [email protected]

O CHRISTMAS DAY MENU 2012 OThis menu is only available to parties who have pre-booked and pre-ordered

£75 per person £37.50 for children under 12 years old(Menu can be adapted for children)

S T A R T E R SButternut squash soup with wild mushrooms served with a crusty bread roll

Pan fried scallops with caper raisin and olive vinaigrettePartridge, pigeon and ham hock terrine with toasted brioche

and a pear and saffron chutney

****************Champagne Sorbet

****************M A I N S

Roast Somerset free range turkey with sage and onion stuffing, sausage wrappedin bacon, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables and turkey gravyPan fried sea bass with lemon grass veloute, potato and celeriac

gratin dauphinoise and seasonal vegetablesShallot tart tatin with roasted tomatoes and goat’s cheese, roast potatoes

and seasonal vegetablesVenison Wellington with a rich venison jus, pomme puree

and braised red cabbage and apple

S W E E T SHomemade Christmas pudding with dark rum sauce and brandy butter

Vanilla pannacotta with pomegranate glazeWhite chocolate and kahlua souffle

A selection of local cheeses with “Fudges of Stalbridge” biscuits and quince jelly

****************Tea / coffee and mince pie

O CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU 2012 OThis menu is only available to parties who have pre-booked and pre-ordered

£21.95 per person for three courses£17.95 per person for two courses (strictly lunch times only)

S T A R T E R SRoasted butternut squash and rosemary soup with a crusty roll

Ham hock terrine with beetroot & apple chutney and toasted sunflower bloomerBaked Camembert with oregano and caramelised onion foccacia

M A I N SRoast Somerset free range turkey with sage and onion stuffing, sausage wrapped

in bacon, roast potatoes and fresh vegetablesSalmon and cranberry fishcake with horseradish and dill sauce served

with new potatoes and fresh vegetablesRoasted pork belly with sage and apricot stuffing, caramalised shallot gravy,

creamed potatoes and fresh vegetablesWild mushroom and spinach risotto laced with white wine

and fresh herbs served with a green leaf salad

S W E E T SHomemade Christmas pudding with dark rum sauce and brandy butter

Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream in a brandy snap basketLime cheesecake with raspberry coulis

Canapés of West Country cheeses with “Fudges of Stalbridge” biscuits(£2.50 surcharge)

Where possible our food is locally sourced and free range / organic.It is freshly prepared and made here at The Crown & Victoria Inn.

If you have any specific dietary needs please let us know.

Farm StreetTINTINHULL

Nr. YeovilBA22 8PZ

Grant & Deb welcome you to ...

THE LION at PennardWest Pennard nr. Glastonbury BA6 8NH

a character innP CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU P

STARTERSCeleriac and Thyme Soup with crispy bacon lardoons, served with crusty bread

Hot Smoked Salmon on sun blush tomato and herb linguine with garlic breadHalf a Baked Potato stuffed with herby sausagemeat topped with

melted cheese and cranberry and apple relishLeek and Caerphilly Crumble Tart served warm with salad leaves

MAINSTraditional Roast Turkey with bacon wrapped sausages and sausage meat and herb stuffing

Roast Loin of Pork with a dijon mustard crust and a rich cider gravyBreast of Lamb with an apricot stuffing and rosemary and redcurrant gravy

Roast Cod Loin wrapped in pancetta on parsnip mash with a caper sauceRoasted Vegetable Risotto and Potato Cakes with a red pepper and tomato sauce

All the above are served with roast potatoes and a selection of seasonal vegetables

PUDDINGSFilo Wrapped Christmas Pudding with vanilla custard

Lime and Ginger Cheesecake with vanilla ice creamRaspberry Crème Brûlée with cinnamon shortbread

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TheWhite Lion Inn

High Street, Bourton, Dorset, SP8 5ATTel: 01747 840866

Email: [email protected] • www.whitelionbourton.co.uk

Bar – Restaurant – Accommodation

CHRISTMAS MENU 2012Christmas Menu Running From 21st November to 24th December

STARTERSSpring Onion and Chive Fishcake

with Hollandaise SauceMushroom and Fino Soup

with Home Made BreadGarlic and Rosemary Pâté

with Toast and Onion MarmaladeClassic Prawn Cocktail

MAINSTurkey with all the Trimmings

Beef Bourguignon with Roast Potatoes and VegetablesMash Topped Smoked Fish and Leek Pie

Spiced Five Bean Casserole

SWEETSChristmas Pudding with Brandy Cream

Crème BruleeForest Fruit Posset with Buer Biscuit

2 Courses £15 • 3 Courses £19PreBookings only. Please contact us for further details

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THE QUEENSARMSWraxall, nr. Shepton Mallet

Christmas Party MenuAvailable lunchtime and evenings2 Course Lunch - £15.95

4 Course Dinner - £22Any sized party catered for Function Room - seats up to 80

Christmas Day Luncheon7 Courses - £49.50

Early booking advised to avoid disappointment

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Festive Lighter MenuAvailable Monday - Friday Lunchtime from 12noon - 3pm

and Monday & Tuesday Evening from 6pm

STARTERSChef’s Winter vegetable soup

Pate with toast and festive chutneyBreaded whitebait with tartare saucePoached salmon and prawn cocktail

MAIN COURSESRoast Turkey with all the trimmings.

Pork loin with cider apple and brandy sauceBraised beef in red wine and shallot sauce

Herb crusted cod Vegetable Wellington

DESSERTSTraditional Christmas pudding

with brandy sauceSticky toffee pudding with ice cream

Bailey’s Irish cheesecakeProfiteroles with warm chocolate

and butterscotch sauces

2 courses, freshly ground coffee & mints £123 courses, freshly ground coffee & mints £15

Christmas Carvery Festive FeastServed Wednesday - Sunday Evenings from 6pm

STARTERSFarmhouse pate with toasted baguette and festive chutney

Chef’s Winter vegetable soup with warm breadWarm baked brie with port and cranberry jam

Poached salmon, crab and prawn rouladeStilton and mushroom melt

MAIN COURSESFrom the Christmas Carvery

Slices of roasted turkey and glazed gammon, with festiveaccompaniments, and a host of freshly prepared

seasonal vegetable and potato choicesRoasted rump of Somerset lamb with a

port and cranberry jus (£5 supp)Fillet of poached salmon with hollandaise sauceFillet steak with choice of chef’s sauces, served

with chips and roasted tomato. (£5 supp)Pork loin steak with a cider, apple and brandy sauce

Mediterranean vegetable wellington

DESSERTSProfiteroles with a duo of warm chocolate

and butterscotch saucesTraditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce

White chocolate, Malibu and coconut mousseSticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and ice cream

Winter berry panna cottaCheese and biscuits

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Walnut Tree InnMERE

“Good food - good wines - good times”

WHETHER it’s a get together with friends, a family occasion or a business party withyour colleagues, we would love to look after you at The Walnut Tree this Christmas.

From two to ninety two people we can provide a festive feast in a friendlyand welcoming atmosphere that you’re sure to enjoy.

Shaftesbury Road, MERE, Wiltshire BA12 6BH 01747 861220

www.walnut-tree-inn.co.uk


Shaftesbury Road, MERE, Wiltshire BA12 6BH 01747 861220

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Walnut Tree InnMERE

“Good food - good wines - good times”

NESTLING on the outskirts of the beautiful town of Mere andunder the same ownership since it opened its doors for the firsttime in 2006 The Walnut Tree remains a firm favourite forgreat value family dining in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.Husband and wife team Mark and Samantha Cassidy have asimple ethos that has stood them in good stead with over 20years experience in the catering industry.“We like to think we do the simple things well” says Mark. “Wecater for people who want good quality, traditional, wellsourced and prepared food in comfortable surroundings atvery reasonable prices. We have a marvellous team ofenthusiastic and friendly staff who are proud of what they do,and love to see satisfied customers returning.”

With a menu packed full of traditional pub favourites,including beer battered fish and chips, fishcakes, homemadeburgers, succulent steaks and curries you’ll also find the likes ofroasted rump of Somerset lamb, herb crusted salmon and slowcooked pork belly with cider gravy and crackling on the special’sboard. The Walnut is well known too for it’s gluten free offeringwith nearly all the main courses being available as gluten free ifrequired. Vegetarians don’t miss out either as the kitchen has aregularly changing choice of delicious vege options on theblackboards. And if it’s the children who dictate where the familygoes to eat then rest assured the children’s menu at The WalnutTree has more than enough choice to cater for the most“discerning” young diner. The desserts are all homemade bySamantha and the team with the famous chocolate fudge cakealone selling over 100 portions a week!

The highlight of the culinary week at The Walnut has to bethe Sunday Carvery which is well known throughout the threecounties as one of the best around! With a choice of four slowlyroasted meats from Andrew Barclay’s butchers at Wincantonand at least eight different potato and vegetable choices alongwith their giant homemade Yorkies, Sunday lunch really is aspecial treat that people keep coming back for week after week.Booking is essential on Sunday lunchtime but fear not as theyserve all day long until 9pm!

So next time you wonder where to visit for a spot of lunch,a well kept pint of ale or chilled glass of wine, a relaxingevening out, or one of the finest Sunday carveries you’re likelyto encounter, you couldn’t do much better than a visit to TheWalnut Tree in Mere.

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The Eastbury - BestRestaurant in DorsetThe Eastbury Hotel, Sherborne,has been awarded the accoladeof Best Restaurant in Dorset atthis year ’s Taste o f DorsetAwards. The Eastbury beat offstiff competition from finalists,The Dining Room in Weymouth,La Fosse in Cranborne and TheWalnut Grove in Dorchester towin.

Nicky King, owner of TheEastbury comments: ‘This awardwas judged firstly on our food ofcourse and in particular on localprovenance which is central toour whole ethos. Over the lastfew years we have workedincredibly hard as a team to builda reputation for a great foodexperience and it is wonderful tohave this recognised by The Tasteof Dorset Awards. The knowledgeand skill of our team has beenunder the judges’ scrutiny so


winning this award really issomething special for everyone atthe restaurant.

‘Our head chef, Brett Suttonand the restaurant team haves p e n t y e a r s b u i l d i n g u prelationships with suppliers andproducers in Dorset and plentyof time out in the hedgerows andwoods forag ing for superbingredients, but it doesn’t stopthere. Brett takes his young chefsout to visit our producers likeMike Appleby from Honeycombeshoot, where we source our game,to learn all about incredibleDorset produce first-hand. It wasthis type of intimate knowledge,coupled with fantastic Dorset foodthat set us apart as the bestrestaurant in Dorset.’

Carnivals & Hallowe’enNO SOONER have the schoolsgone back after the long summerholidays we f ind ourselves

preparing for the autumn halfterm break, the round of carnivalsand every child’s favourite -Hallowe’en.

Cold dark nights call for thereturn of comfort food, so if you’replanning on watching the Octobercarnivals here are a couple ofrecipes that are perfect for whenyou get home.

Winter Stew of FenlandCelery, Chorizo & CannelliniBeans

Serves 4-6

Ingredients2 tbsp olive oil6 shallots, sliced250g chorizo, cut into 2cm slices 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp smoked paprika head Fenland celery, each stalkcut into 3 pieces, plus a few leavesfor garnish1.5 litres chicken or vegetablestock500g dried cannellini beans,soaked overnight in cold water 2 bay leavesSalt & freshly ground blackpepperSmall bunch flat leaf parsley,roughly chopped

Method1. Heat the oil in a large saucepanand sweat the shallots until softand translucent but not colouredat all. 2. Add the chorizo, turn up theheat a little and continue fryinguntil the chorizo and shallots arelightly caramelized.

3. Add the garlic, smoked paprikaand Fenland celery and fry for afurther minute before pouring inthe stock.4. Finally add the drained beansand bay leaves. Bring up to theboil and simmer steadily untilthe beans are soft and tender.This could take anything betweenan hour and an hour and a halfdepending on the dryness and ageof the beans. Keep an eye on itand add a little cold water if itlooks a bit dry at any stage.5. When the beans are cooked,stir through the flat leaf parsleyand season to taste with salt andfreshly ground black pepper.Serve in deep bowls scatteredwith a few celery leaves.

Shallot, Sausage and BorlottiBean Soup

Serves 4-6

Ingredients12 shallots, peeled and left whole8 sausages 2 cloves of garlic, cut into slivers2 tbsp olive oil1 medium carrot, peeled anddiced400g borlotti beans, drained400g can of tomatoes150g shredded Savoy cabbage1 tbsp chopped parsley500 ml chicken stock100ml red wineBlack pepper and sea saltBay leaf

Method1. Heat the olive oil in a heavybased sauté pan or saucepan andadd the shallots and sausagesand sauté for 4-5 minutes,browning them all over. 2. Add the carrots and sauté for afurther 3 minutes, not colouringthem too much. Add the garlicand cook for a further 30 seconds,then add the tomatoes, beans,half the wine, stock, bay leaf,season well with sea salt andblack pepper. 3. Bring to the boil and simmerfor a further 15 minutes on a lowheat. If the soup becomes toothick, add a little more stock, thenadd the finely shredded cabbage,parsley and the rest of the redwine. 4. Mix well and cook for a further5 minutes, until the cabbage isjust cooked. 5. Slice the sausages into three,place in a bowl, and pour over allthe bean soup. 6. Season to taste. Serve withcrusty bread and chopped parsley.

Bower Hinton Farm Shop -MartockOpen Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 6.00pm

FARM SHOP OPEN DAY10am - 2pm, Saturday 6th October

Join us for tastings of: JJ’s Cakes - Lyme Bay Wines - Local CheesesGoose & Pork Sausages - Cider & Apple Juice - Yeovil Ales

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Paul King, Brett Sutton and Nicky King of The Eastbury in Sherborne, winners of the‘Best Restaurant in Dorset’ award at this year’s Taste of Dorset Awards.

I AM SURE it has not goneunnoticed by both my readersthat the ‘binge drinking’ topicseems to have been dropped fromthe news of late. Who are thesepeople that ‘binge drink’ anyway?In my humble opinion it is notthe type of people that drink thewonderful products from casks,but more likely those that tend tofall for fashion-drinks (heavilya d v e r t i s e d n o d o u b t ) a n dchemical cocktails such as thatwhich is a pale imitation offoreign beer and called ‘Lager’.The word ‘lager’ means ‘store’ or


‘storage’ so when you head foryour local pub and ask for thestuff, what is it you get? Well ofcourse the ad-men were in frontabout 50 years ago when thisimitation of continental ‘lagerbeer’ was introduced into thecountry, and the prediction wasthat it would all-but wipe outother styles by the 80’s. Well theyhad to think again, as we saw ther i s e o f C A M R A , a n d t h eproliferation of micro-breweriesuntil now we have more than1000 small brewers in the country– the most for over 70 years.Quite a paradox when oneconsiders we are still witnessingthe closure of around 12 pubs aweek. The internet carries greatdetail about lager beer and how itwas discovered and developed,(and ruined in this country) soplease do take a look. There are,fortunately, small breweries thatproduce ‘real ’ lager in thiscountry, and I ’m sure afterseeking out and testing some ofthese you will realize that whatwe are served in so many pubsis grossly inferior. I know thats o m e s u p e r m a r k e t s d ooccasionally have real (bottled)lager on sale, although apart fromsome festivals where one can getit straight from the cask it is a bitof a rarity – unless you knowdifferent of course. Speaking of

festivals the Octoberfest islooming in Weymouth again,always a big event and (again)held at the Ocean Room on the12th and 13th October and ticketsare going fast – check out theDorset CAMRA web-site. Asalways many small local brewerswill be featuring their productsthere, and Paul Smith from the‘ S m a l l P a u l ’ b r e w e r y i nGillingham will be hoping to taketop honours for another year, andis producing an as yet un-namedbarley wine for the occasion. Goodluck to you Paul, we hope youhold up the reputation of thearea, although you will be upagainst at least 70 other beers!So will there be binge-drinkersand a lot of aggro there? Unlikely,

and we certainly have never seenany trouble at any festival thatwe have attended, despite thevast quantities of ale consumed.Those of us who know good alesoften seem to like steam enginesas well, although I have noexplanation of why this shouldbe. The railway press recentlyran an extensive article aboutthis fact, and reported on many ofthe festivals that take place onor around steam rai lways .Indeed, a very large one inSomerset is held on Mineheadstation on the West SomersetRailway, and as far as I knowthere has never been any botherof any description.

Going back to the subject ofsmall breweries, CAMRA report

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Roast Beef, Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Honey Roast Parsnips,Horseradish Sauce and Veg of the day. £6.75

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WINTER VEGETABLE SOUPHomemade soup and warm crusty bread

MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKSSoft mozzarella in crispy batter andport & cranberrry dip

TEMPURA KING PRAWNSCrispy battered tempura king prawnsserved with a side of tartar sauce

CHORIZO SAUSAGE POTChorizo sausage, bacon, mushrooms andonion in a tomato sauce topped withcheese and garlic bread

CHICKEN & STILTON SALADTopped mixed leaf salad, red onion andcherry tomatoes

ROAST BEEF OR TURKEYServed with cranberry stuffing, pigs in blanketsand home-made Yorkshire puddings,roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables

HONEY ROAST HAMOur own recipe honey & mustard hamserved with a port & cranberry sauce,roast potatoes and vegetables

OVEN BAKED SALMON FILLETServed in a parsley & lemon butter withroast potatoes and vegetables

HUNTERS CHICKEN NEW YORKERCajun seasoned chicken breast topped withbacon, BBQ sauce and grilled cheeseserved with home-made coleslaw and chips

MUSHROOM ALFREDO BAKEMushrooms and penne pasta in a creamycheese sauce topped with Cheddar, oven-baked and served with salad & garlic ciabbatta

TRADITIONALCHRISTMAS PUDDINGAnd brandy sauce

NEW YORK STYLEBAKED CHEESECAKEFinished with a mulled wine and mixedberries compote

CHRISTMAS AFTER EIGHTMINT SUNDAELayers of vanilla ice-cream, After Eight Mintsand chocolate sauce, topped with whippedcream and wafers

WARM TOFFEE WAFFLEA warm butter waffle topped with vanillaice-cream, toffee sauce and chocolate pieces

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that a stagger ing 158 newbrewers started last year, whichmeans there is one brewery forevery 50 pubs and twice as manyas there were ten years ago. Notonly that, but many are investingand expanding, and as Good BeerGuide Editor Roger Protz says ‘Adouble dip recession has donenothing to halt the incrediblesurge in the number of brewerscoming on stream, making thesmall brewing sector surely one ofthe most remarkable UK industrysuccess stories of the last decade.I n f a c t , t h e b o o m i n n e wbreweries has, in many cases,made the term 'micro' obsolete,with some small brewers havingbecome remarkab ly large ,installing new equipment ordoubling production to keep upwith demand’.

There is therefore absolutelyno excuse for anyone not to tryreal ale; there will be plenty outthere for you to sample and enjoy!

I’m pleased to see my old matePete Lambden in the ‘GBG’ yetagain and very deservedly so. AsI’m sure you know, Pete runs theuniquely named ‘QuicksilverMail’ and indeed is the only entryfor pubs in Yeovil. He’s also aregular advertiser in this verymagazine. There are a number oflocal pubs that have made it intothe guide for 2013, (the 40thedition by the way) and as myGBG has only just arrived, thereis still a lot of reading to be done.With the festive season looming itis an ideal gift for the favourite


person in your life. CAMRA claimthere are over 1000 new pubs inthe guide this year and ourcongratulations to them, althoughit has to be said there are boundto be some that have slippedthrough the net, some of whichshould be in, quite possibly somewhich shouldn’t … however,CAMRA deal with this by regularupdates in their official monthlyorgan What’s Brewing with thosethat are deleted through closureor poor beer quality. Yes, even ifyou are ‘in’ it still means you areregularly checked by CAMRAmembers. Be warned, you can’tlet standards slip! The GBG isnot only about beer and where tofind it – the breweries and theirlocations are listed, as well asfestivals, how beer is brewed andhow standards are maintained.A staggering 21 small brewersnow exist in Somerset – they arelisted in the GBG, with a further15 in Dorset and as The Visitorjust makes it into Wiltshire, Imust mention that they have 13.The Good Beer Guide is thusessential to obtain!

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games in the individual pubdescriptions. Skittles featuresquite heavi ly in this area,understandably, whereas inOxfordshire it is ‘Aunt Sally’ thatappears regularly, and in Kentwe see just how many placesthere are that play ‘Bat and Trap’– my favourite outdoor pub game.I do find it rather strange,incomprehensible even, whyCAMRA seem to have a markedreluctance to make a bigger dealof pubs where games are played.We had a very pleasant carvery

Sunday roast at the Lamb andLark at Limington recently andon chatting to owners Russell andDiane found that they are quitehappy the way business has beendespite the economic down-turn.Russell is proud that he hasskittles teams most week-daynights, every week. He is right tobe proud – it’s called ‘We mustbe doing something right’ and itdoesn’t take a mathematician tosee just how many people arecoming through the doors of apub they would probably not visit

Tel: 01935 881473www.thelordnelson.biz

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Saturday 6th October - Louis HawkinSunday 7th October - Quiz Night ... set by Becky & Sue

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Tuesday & Wednesday ... TWO STEAKS & BOTTLE of WINE £25

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That experts are predicting acolourful Sherborne Castlethis autumn.

That Frank White of Wincantonmay be having an extensionfor his trophies.

That Gill ingham’s LindsayBowers finds ‘Penzance’ veryrelaxing.

That Bob Amber of Marnhullt h i n k s p e t r o l i s m o r eeconomical than diesel . . .until you breakdown.

That Chris and Mavis of AcornMusic in Yeovil have recentlymade their screen debut.

T h a t M a r k S c h a t o m s k i o fWincanton got the point ofhis scissors.

T h a t M r . P . A . B a x t e r o fBradford Abbas has been‘ i n s t r u m e n t a l ’ i n t h eproduction of this month’scover.

That when paying parking finesaccording to one ‘Mad’ Yeovilresident, you need to fold thecheque into a point for ease.

T h a t t h e a n i m a l s o f t h eChiselborough Avalon AnimalSanctuary are now back insitu, after their recent healthand safety holiday.

That after several reports of ageyser in North Cadbury -eventually a geezer came outto fix it.

That it sounds like Mavis Slaterof Acorn Music Yeovil is nowo f f i c i a l l y a m u s e u mattraction.

That Steve Irish of Castle Carywas delighted when his wifepicked him up from work‘topless’ for the first time.

That entries to this column arealways welcome by letter,email, fax or telephone, butanonymous entries will notbe published.


if it was not for skittles. Do theyall spend a fortune? No, of coursenot, but they do spend and peoplewill attract people, entering anear-empty pub is not somethingt h a t w i l l m a k e f o r a g o o datmosphere. The roast was lovelyby the way, excellent quality andgood value, and also there wasno ghastly piped music blaringout. (Not too keen on the smalltelly in the window though …)

We have discussed the variousmerits of skittles and ten-pinbowling over the years in this

column, and I was somewhatsurprised to hear that ten-pinwas being considered as anOlympic sport (or perhaps it wasjus t a mal i c i ous rumour? )Recently, whilst watching aprogram about cycling, they werediscussing Bicycle Polo, which isnot classed as a sport as it needsover 1000 people to play beforeit becomes so. Does that meanskittles is definitely a ‘sport’ then?Does it mean we are therefore‘athletes’? Well, the jury is stillout on that one ... I think theymay be some time!

IN GILLINGHAM ... live music isvery popular at The Phoenix ...don’t forget to cut out the moneysaving vouchers for The WalnutTree in Mere this month ... TheOld Ship Hotel is sponsoring

The Rose & CrownBradford Abbas • Tel: 01935 474506

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So in love the preacher's faceturned red

Soon everybody knew the thingwas dead

He shouts, she bites,they wrangle through the night”

FIRST PERSON to name the abovesong will get a free drink. Last monthno one knew it was ‘Walkin’ theDinosaur’ by Was Not Was.

Hello to everyone out there inVisitorland. This month we start withsome sad news about one of the girlswho used to work for us here at TheQuicksilver. Lorri Dann was abubbly, friendly, fun girl who seemedto call everyone “Sweetie”. Sadlylast month she succumbed to a crueland relentless disease that evenLorri’s brave efforts could not defeat.Lorri was 48 and will be sadlymissed by all who knew her.

Last month The RSPCA held afund raiser here and raised over £1800.Well done to Marie and all the gangwho worked so hard to raise funds forthe fantastic work that they do.

Tracy Whatley celebrated her50th in style here at the top of thehill: loads of friends, some greatmusic, and some nosh made for anexcellent party. CongratulationsTrace ... and all the best from all ofus here at The Quick’.

Congratulations are in order to forAimee Rose who managed to bring abeautiful baby girl into this world.Aiyla Rae Rose was born on the27th of August, weighing in at 7lbs4oz. Well done Aimee!

Next month we have Barry Paullas ELVIS on the 5th, money going toThe Hospice. On the 12th we haveThe Dub Liberators live in the barand on the 13th we have MarcO’Reilly performing his songs for us.John Ramon will be in the bar onthe 19th, and Marc Venus will behere on the last Friday of the month.

The Christmas Menus are nowready so if you fancy a bit of a do thisyear come and book up now.

And finally Pete Mitchell hasshown that he is not just a pretty faceand is branching out into thehorticultural world. By collectingwaste products / food stuffs andblending them with different liquidsand Wyld Wood he has come upwith what he thinks is a sure firewinner in the fertilizer department.The first recipients being his wife’sprized begonias, and apparently theyhave never looked or smelt so nice.Good work Pete - keep it up.

TOOT TOOT!!!

the local football team ... RebeccaChambers and the Dave WaltonQuartet on the 2nd Tuesday ofevery month at The White LionInn Bourton ... kids will love theplayground at The HuntersLodge Leigh Common, alongwith the alpacas and pigmy goats... The Wagtail is now open inWincanton ... The Millers islooking very smart inside and out... the ‘diet wreckers’ dessert listat The Bear Inn is sure to tempt... and welcome to new hosts atThe Old Inn, Holton.

Yomping on to Yarlingtonwhere bookings are already beingtaken for the New Year’s Evecelebrations which have a Rock ‘n’Roll theme at The Stags Head ...chi ldren eat for £1 at TheCatash Inn, North Cadburywhere regular Thai Evenings areplanned ... the window boxes arestill looking colourful at TheHorse Pond Inn, Castle Cary...follow happenings at TheNatterjack Inn EvercreechJunction on twitter ... there are atleast ten varieties of homemadeb u r g e r s a v a i l a b l e a t t h eforthcoming Burger Event at TheManor, Ditcheat ... in Wraxallthe function room can cater foreighty at The Queens Arms ...a n d a t a k e - a w a y m e n u i savailable from The Lion atPennard, Mon - Sat 6 til 9pm.

Cycling on to Corton Denhamwhere they are celebrating 50years of James Bond at TheQueens Arms later this month ...


according to the blackboardfaggots are now served a tSkippers in Sherborne wherethey are celebrating their firstyear of trading ... pianist KateWilliams will be at The Plumeof Feathers on the 6th October... at the Taste of Dorset awardsceremony The Eastbury Hotelwas awarded ‘Best Restaurant inDorset’ - congratulations ... thereis live music at The Lime Treein Thornford on the 6th Octoberwith Ryan Inglis and Friend ...and 5 Stars for Hygiene plus100% and a Gold Star for theirCellar at The Rose & Crown,Bradford Abbas.

Moving on to Yeovil wheretickets are now available for thepopular Elvis Tribute at TheQuicksilver Mail, all proceedsto St. Margaret’s Hospice ...planning a Christmas Party? thendon’t forget the newly refurbishedfunction room is available at TheCastle, West Coker ... at TheLord Nelson in Norton SubHamdon they are getting ratherrefined, with a trip to a polomatch! ... John Stairns, regular atThe Muddled Man in WestChinnock, recently celebrated his94th birthday - must be somethingin the beer ... enjoy a tasty lobstera t D i n n i n g t o n D o c k s ,Dinnington, but it must be pre-ordered ... homemade sloe gin atThe Lord Poulett Arms HintonSt George ... and finally ... TheBakers Arms at Martock hasnow introduced delicious SundayRoasts to their menu. Enjoy!

Superfoods – Part 24THIS MONTH we’ll be taking alook at the health benefits ofFlaxseeds, Macadamias andPeanuts.

Flaxseed – Also known aslinseed (Linum usitatissimum) isnative to the Mediterranean andhas been used as a food sourcefor thousands of years. Theseshiny seeds range in colour froma deep reddish brown through togolden yellow. Flaxseeds are mostfamous in nutritional circles forbeing a valuable plant source ofomega 3 essential fatty acids (thesame family of fats as fish oil).These fats are vital components ofcell membranes as well as beinglinked to lower rates of cancerand heart disease.

Flax also contains lignans, aphytoestrogenic compound,meaning they compete with thebody’s own oestrogen for bindingwith receptors in the body. Thishas made them useful for helpingwith symptoms of the menopauseas well as showing their potentialto prevent oestrogen dependantcancers.

B o t h b r o w n a n d g o l d e nflaxseeds are considered to havethe same nutritional standing –it’s how you use the seeds that’smost important. Ground seed isgenerally preferred (you can buythem whole and grind themyourself or purchase readymilled). This saves us a lot ofeffort on the chewing front asthey need to be broken up wellfor the body to get the benefits.Many people use a tablespoon orso sprinkled on their food eachday. This way you could alsobenefit from the colon supportiveeffects of flax. The combinationof fibre and soothing mucilage int h e s e e d s m a k e s t h e m a nexcellent regulator and healer ofthe bowels. Linseed oil is also apopular supplement to provideOmega 3’s. Make sure you buycold pressed, in an opaquecontainer and keep refrigeratedafter opening. Flax is verysusceptible to rancidity from heatand light. Do not put flaxseed onhot food!

F l a x c o n t a i n s m o d e r a t eamounts of oxalates and as suchshould be limited by those with ahistory of oxalate containingkidney stones.

Macadamia Nuts – A nativeo f A u s t r a l i a , m a c a d a m i a(Macadamia integrifolia) have adistinctive buttery flavour. Theyare high in fat and low in proteincompared with other nuts ,however, they are a good source ofmagnes ium, po tass ium, Bvitamins, copper, iron and zinc.

Like many nuts and seeds,macadamias have been studiedf o r t h e i r b l o o d l i p i d a n dcholesterol lowering ability.Macadamia oil makes a usefulcosmetic and culinary oil. Morestable than the ever popular oliveo i l – a n d r i c h i n n a t u r a lantioxidants such as vitamin Eto boot.

Peanuts – Definitely more peathan nut, the peanut (Arachishypogaea) is related to lentils andchickpeas. Thought to haveoriginated in South America.Peanut ‘butter’ was probably evenpopular at the time of the Incasbut was brought to the fore onceagain when Dr. John HarveyKellogg (of cornflakes fame)created his version as a highprotein food for elderly clientsunable to chew well.

Peanuts are about half fat anda quarter each protein andcarbohydrate. Rich in hearthealthy monounsaturated fats aswell as being a good source of Bvitamins, vitamin E, manganese,magnesium and phosphorus.Peanuts are primarily favouredf o r t h e i r a b i l i t y t o l o w e rcholesterol and triglycerides.They are also a useful highenergy snack and contain otheranti-oxidants such as resveratrol– the same antioxidant as foundin red wine. I would like to pointout here that plain peanuts or awholesome no salt, no sugarpeanut butter are a world awayfrom the roasted and saltedvariety. No, that bar snack doesnot count as a superfood!

It is recommended that yousource nuts and seeds from areliable supplier (you’ll be hardpushed to beat sourcing from yourlocal health food store, especiallyone who has in house packingfacilities such as Ceres!) Nuts andseeds (especially peanuts) areprone to contamination, especiallyfrom fungi such as aspergilluswhich produces the poisonaflatoxin – bird lovers will no

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Traditional Country Pub Serving Sensibly Priced Food & DrinkFresh Fish From Beer every Friday

Delicious Fish & Chips and Gourmet Selection ...Lobster available if pre-ordered

Steak Night Wednesdays * 3 Meat Carvery every SundayBritish Sausage Week Nov 5th to Nov 11th

Come and see them being madeDocks Transport Society - Vintage Cars and Motorcycles

every 1st Wednesday 7.00pmYou can be sure of good value and a great time when you visit Dinnington Docks

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doubt be familiar with this as goodquality commercial bird feeds areaflatoxin tested. When seasonallyavailable, nuts in shells are oftenpreferred. Leave them in theirshells until you eat them. Forunshelled nuts and seeds, keepthem refrigerated and use within6 months. A lot of nutritionistsand raw food fans like to soak nutsand seeds overnight in water tostart the sprouting process. Thisdisables some of the enzymeinhibitors present, allowing forbetter nutrient absorption. Nuts


are high in the amino acidarginine and low in lysine.Arginine has some importanthealth benefits but this high-to-low arginine-to-lysine ratio is noti d e a l f o r s u f f e r e r s o f c o l dsores/herpes infections. Argininepromotes this virus while lysineinhibits it. Nut allergy suffererstoo should of course stay well clearof these foods.

Join me next month for moreon supernuts.

Jenna Evans.Never dramatically change yourdiet without the guidance of ahealth professional, especially ifyou have an existing health issue.Ceres Natural Foods in Yeovilhave a good selection of nuts andseeds and can help with anyfurther queries you may have.

Elegance BeautyTherapy ClinicJust because Autumn is on itsway it doesn't mean you can letyourself go - remember all thoseparties aren't far off! EleganceBeauty Therapy Clinic can keepyou looking radiant all through

the change of season.After the typical Brit ish

summer of rain, sun, wind andthen more rain a Facial will helpto brighten your complexion orrepair any dehydration from atrip abroad in search of thatelusive yellow light in the sky.Starting at £30 it will cleanse,rehydrate and relax you.

Keeping up with Waxing is agood idea. It lasts longer duringthe cooler months and will giveyou much better results if you keepit up all year round. Half leg £14.

Although feet will be tuckedaway, you still need to look afterthem and a Pedicure for £25includes a lovely foot massage.

Don't forget there are lots ofother treatments available suchas Eyebrow Shaping, Eyelasha n d E y e b r o w T i n t i n g ,Electrolysis, Bodywrap and SprayTanning that can help you getthat 'New Look for Autumn'.

XX Salon - Castle CaryFollowing on from the success oftheir walk in and wait salon, XXhave launched a full colouring

service and can also offer racoonhair extensions with new stylistD a w n G i n g e r , b o t h b yappointment & full consultation.XX believe in quality at affordableprices, they have a set price listfor all stylists with no hidden‘extras’ with a cut and finish at£18 and colouring starting at £15.XX only use Fudge hair productsfor colouring, styling and retail.The range of products covers allyour hairdressing needs andkeeps to the XX policy of keepingeverything simple but affordablefor your hair.

Trick or Treat atMelbury GalleryAs British Summer time comesto a close and the Trick orTreater's are out in force, it’streats all the way at MelburyGallery

This season’s colours areorganic and rich, Purple andTerracotta, Peacock Green andGrey, Red and Lemon. At lastthe designers have realized thatwe need colours that fuel ourlove of the chilly season.

ECONOMICSXX can make greathair affordable.W i t h r i s i n g c o s t severywhere where canyou get a cut and finishw i t h e x p e r i e n c e dstylists for £18.00?Only at XX.

EXCLUSIVEXX open theircolour bar.U s i n g t h e F u d g eHeadpaint colour rangeXX now offer a fullcolouring service. Fromfull head colour, T-section or foils to colourcorrection. Or if you arefeeling daring why nottry the vibrant and crazycolours in the Paintboxrange?

Clothes by ... Oska Sandwich Adini Sahara Masai Noa Noa Flax ...

Accessories, Jewellery, Cushions & Gifts

... for something different

Half Moon Street, Sherborne 01935 814027

Tudor Arcade, Dorchester 01305 265223

EVERYTHING HALF PRICE OR LESSAUTUMN / WINTER WAREHOUSE SALE Friday 5th October, 5pm – 8pm Saturday 6th October, 9am – 4pm Sunday 7th October, 10am – 2pm

3 The Old Yarn Mills, Sherborne, DT9 3RQ • Tel: 01935 814027

Definitely not

to be missed

Established1983

ÉléganceBeauty Therapy Clinic

For a complete rangeof treatments ...* Facials * Waxing *

* Bodywrap * Pedicures ** Manicures ... and more *

A L A D I E S O N L Y S A L O N

Sandie BarrettM.B.A.B. • Th.C. • C.I.D.E.S.C.O.

8b Church Street, Wincanton(01963) 34115

LOOKING GOOD ... a new lookfor autumn!

This season Adini has anamazing collection, and so wellreceived, that re-ordering hastaken place already. Oska is aspopular and sought after asever. Colours are strong, thequality outstanding and thedesign to flatter.

Cream and Two Danes are twonew treats for this season fromDenmark. Cream i s fu l l o ff e m i n i n i t y , r o m a n t i c a n dcharacterizes a bohemian freespirit. You can build your ownpersonal style, layer or wear asi n d i v i d u a l p i e c e s . H i g h l ydecorated, amazing attention todetail and at a price you’ll besurprised at. Two Danes hasbeen manufacturing timelessdesigns in natural fabrics forover 25 years. As a companythey are incredibly qualityconscious and have made adependable name for themselvesas an ethical supplier of thehighest quality wool, flax, silkand hemp, with exemplaryhandcrafting.

Melbury Gallery is proud too f f e r n e w b r a n d s t h a tc o m p l i m e n t t h e a m a z i n gselection they have from Sahara,Masai, Sandwich, Noa Noa, toname but a few.

The Perfect TouchP a m R a s t a l l , o w n e r o fprestigious beauty clinic NewImage in Yeovil has expandedinto a new area of beauty – Semi


Permanent Make Up. Pamelaq u a l i f i e d w i t h F i n i s h i n gTouches, West Sussex achievinga Diploma of Excellence aftertraining with renowned educatorHazel Furlong.

The Perfect Touch Yeovil Ltdwas created as a separatecompany to New Image eventhough it operates at the Yeovilclinic. Focusing now on semi-permanent make up, Pamelacan create the perfect eyebrowsusing simulated hair strokes andby mixing from over 30 mineralpigments she can colour matchyour hair and skin tone to give a3d ef fect . Eyel iner and l ipline / blush is available using thesame technique to enhance anddefine. The colour will not wash

off but remains fresh for manymonths, even years. A refreshof pigment is recommendedevery 12 – 18 months.

Recommendations by word ofmouth has been key to thesuccess of The Perfect Touch,the appointment book has beenvery busy from the initial start-up in April with happy clientsspreading the word to friendsand family – truly a testimonialto Pam’s skill.

What is semi-permanentm a k e u p ? N a t u r a l c o l o u rmineral pigments are implantedinto the very top layer of skinusing a micro pigmentationtattoo technique. Eyebrows areo n e o f t h e m o s t p o p u l a rtreatments and Pam specialises

in offering brows that look asn a t u r a l a s p o s s i b l e b ysimulating hair strokes. It is notpainful as anaesthetic creamsare used to numb the area.

Who benefits? This is theideal treatment for anyone whoregularly uses eyebrow pencilsor who has little or no brows. Amust for women who regularlyapply eyeliner or have difficultyi n a p p l y i n g e y e l i n e r a n dessential for women who wantthe confidence that their lipswill look more defined or whouse lip liner. It can help to evenup the shape of lips with subtleuse of colour.

For more details please ring01935 433147 New Image orclick www.newimageyeovil.co.uk


Adini fashions - stylish andpractical - new seasons ranges

now in at Melbury Gallery,Sherborne and Dorchester.

Needful ThingsNeedful Things are heading intothe Autumn with 3 distinct andscrumptious shops to tempt anddelight you!

You can expect a show-stoppinggifts and home accessories shop,an inspiring and eye-catchingfabrics and interiors shop and forthe first time at Needful Things ...an autumn clothing shop to keep


you warm, snug and fabulouslystylish, all through those chillymonths to come.

Thanks to their extra displayspace, John and Ally have boughtin extra clothing from GreatPlains, Pomodoro, Intown andMiss Baron, to add to their everpopular Jack Murphy, LazyJacks and Pachamama. ThisAutumn their range of separates

will mix and match beautifullyin five main colour groups: Aqua& Biscuit; Burnt Orange &Brown; Red & Black/Stone;French Blue & Plum; Cream andC h a m p a g n e . T h e n e w l yrefurbished store has betterchanging rooms and room tomove, so do pop in to see thisaffordable and easily usableclothing range.

AutumnCollectionnow in ...

stylish easy to wearseparates and dressesfrom ... Great Plains

Pomodoro In Town ... and more!

Jewellery andAccessories

7 HIGH STREET, CASTLE CARY, BA7 7AN 01963 351352 www.needfulthings.uk.com


John Lawrence in the newly opened ladies fashion department at Needful Things, Castle Cary- now offering an extended range of fashion.

LOOKING GOOD isa regular feature

in The Visitor

The must have for this season -‘Not Your Daughters Jeans’ -

flattering and slimming, the onlyjeans you will need! Available in

black, denim and red fromShirley Allum Fashions of

Shaftesbury.

Autumn Fashion from GreatPlains - local stockist Needful

Things, Castle Cary.

Sydney Brock & Son S y d n e y B r o c k & S o n o fWincanton are now starting toclear all stock at greatly reducedprices. Marion and Terry Brockhave a view to retire at the end ofthis year having run the familyShoe Shop for the past 30 years.We are currently offering all our


ladies boots at half price - or less- and there is discount on mostother stock throughout the shop.Bargains not-to-be-missed include30% off Mens Loake shoes; 30%off Mens Fitflop shoes; 30% offLadies & Mens Hotter Shoes.M a n y o t h e r ‘ S A L E ’ s h o e sstarting at £5.00.

HAVE YOU VISITED Yeovilrecently? You will find adiverse range of businessesin the town, on the outskirtsa n d o n t h e o u t - o f - t o w ntrading estates catering foryour every need. Here are justa few of them.

The Mad HatterWith Halloween just around thecorner a visit to the Mad HattersHouse of Horrors is a must, if youare brave enough, dedicatedshowrooms to severed heads,ghosts, ghouls and things that gobump in the night!

Newly opened at the MadHatter is their party shop -whatever your party theme fromcasino through to pirates theywill have a ‘set’ to set the scene,plus costumes and accessories,balloons and bunting for everyoccasion.

They stock a wide range offancy dress costumes, wigs andmasks, plus make-up and ofcourse, fireworks.

See their advertisement on theinside of the Front Cover.

The Bed SpecialistA good night’s sleep is priceless –so choosing the right bed is animportant decision. At The BedSpecialist in Yeovil you can besure of a quality bed at a sensibleprice.

A family-run business for over45 years they stock only leadingb r a n d s s u c h a s M y e r s ,Gainsborough and Vi-spring.Whether you are looking for astylish sleigh bed, a drawer divanor perhaps bunk beds for thekiddies, The Bed Specialist canhelp . They of fer unbiased,friendly and helpful advice.Delivery is free (40 mile radius),your new bed is assembled andyour old bed disposed of – plus aprice match promise. Mattressescan be purchased separately.

In addition to beds a range ofcha i rs and so fa beds f romSherborne Upholstery are alsoavailable.

Find them at Huish oppositethe Yeovil Mail Sorting Office –ample free parking outside thedoor. Visit their website forfurther details.

Hotter Tamaris Fitflop Hush PuppiesALL LADIES BOOTS

HALF PRICE ... OR LESS!

Sydney Brock & Son1 – 3 High StreetWINCANTON

Tel: 01963 32337

STOCK CLEARANCE SALE NOW ON

The Dress CircleDress Agency

QUALITY FASHION ITEMSWANTED TO SELL

ON A COMMISSION BASISWedding hats, wedding outfits,cruise wear and good qualitycasual wear and accessories,

accepted every day ...10am - 4pm Monday - Friday

10am - 2pm Saturday

For large quantitiescollections can

be arranged

4 Brunel Shopping CentreSomerton TA11 7PY

01458 273485

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GENTS & BOYSHAIRDRESSING

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The Barber’s ShopWINCANTON Memorial Hall

Mondays 1.00pm – 5.30pmThursdays 9.00am – 5.30pmSaturdays 8.00am – 12noon

MILBORNE PORT Town HallWednesdays 1.00pm – 6.00pm

SPARKFORD Village HallFridays 12.45pm – 5.45pm

Lance Wells & Mike BakerState Registered

Or PHONE for a HOME VISIT01935 814074 or ...

07767 027798 (mobile)

Only the Best Ingredients: The new autumn collection by Joules is availablenow at Harts of Stur (as is the rather lovely KitchenAid mixer!) Call 01258

472420 for more details or pop into the shop and see for yourself.

YEOVIL

South Street Body Repairs South Street Body Repairs is theoldest independent body repairshop in Yeov i l and has anexcellent reputation for high-quality repairs and fair businessvalues.

It was founded by Dave Norrisin 1993 and is now run by hiswife and sons.

Conveniently situated in thecentre of Yeovil they offer afriendly and helpful service. Theycarry out restorations, crashrepair work using a Car O LinerJIG and paint work using a lowbake oven . I f you have aninsurance claim Mary can helpand you can choose where yourcar is repaired. All repairs are


carried out to a high standard byfully skilled staff. A courtesy caris available on request. Pleasecall or visit for a free no obligationquote.

Wedding Dress Cleaning atPuffin CleanersAs the wedding season draws to aclose now is a good time to haveyour wedding dress cleaned.

Puffin Cleaners have 40 yearsexperience in wedding dresscleaning and offer an excellentservice for all dresses, usingei ther wet or dry c leaningprocesses.

Once cleaned there are twoways to store the dress. Thecheaper option is a breathable

gown cover. This repels moistureand dust and al lows air tocirculate around the garment.The other, long-term option is awedding box. The dress is foldedin acid free paper and packed inthe box for indefinite storage.Puffins are happy to supply both.

Puffins are offering for alimited period a 20% discount onall wedding dress cleaning. Forthe cost of cleaning and storageoptions please telephone PuffinCleaners on 01935 421238.

A view from a previouslearner at TABS training …Having been unemployed for overa year it was recommended that Icomplete the ‘Employability and

Personal Development’ course,which would allow me to take anaddit ional course in SAGEtraining. At first, I had themisconception that this coursew o u l d b e s i m i l a r t o o t h e remployability courses but I wassoon proven wrong. This coursecovers many areas relating toemployment in great depth that Ifound very helpful, interactivea n d e n g a g i n g w i t h g r o u pdiscussions, tasks and smallquizzes.

The course tutors were friendly,professional and were alwayswilling to help if there were anyproblems along the way, andoffered to help with job relatedproblems outside of the course,

17 / 18 Bond Street, YeovilTel: 01935 421238

Maximum discount, cannot to be used in conjunctionwith any other offer, or discount cards.

Direct sale only - not availablethrough Agencies.

Autumn BridalPromotion

20% OFFWedding Dress

Cleaning

South Street Body Repairs Ltd.Family business established in 1993

“Where the car comes first” Crash Repairs Insurance Claims MOT Welding Restoration Projects Resprays Low Bake Oven Highly Skilled Repairs Flatbed Recovery

62 South Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1QQTelephone: 01935 411095 • Fax: 01935 473119Email: mary@southstreetbodyrepairs.co.ukwww.southstreetbodyrepairs.co.uk

OUT OF WORK?Gain FREE QUALIFICATIONS at TABS Training

Maths, English, IT, Customer Services, Employability …then a CSCS Card, FLT Licence, Provisional Driving Licence

Sage or Food Hygiene CertificateCall 01935 411744 for an Appointment

TABS Training, Park House45 The Park, Yeovil, BA20 1DF

Unit 1Brympton Way

Lynx WestTrading Estate

YEOVILBA20 2HP

The Tile MarketCeramic Tile Specialists

Wall and Floor Tiles

Marble / Mosaic / Granite / TravertineLimestone / Slate

Full Range of Adhesives / Sealantsand Tiling Accessories in stock

SHOWROOMS OVER TWO FLOORS Open Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 4pm

Tel: 01935 426737

YEOVIL independent traders

Hundreds of tiles to choose from at The Tile Marketconveniently situated on the Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil,

with free parking outside the door.

such as looking through my CV.Overall, this course was a good

experience that has helped meimprove my CV, strengthen myemployment skills and highlightareas that I can work on for myown personal development.

Thank you TABS Training!A. Barns-Graham

Acorn MusicAcorn Music is an IndependentMusic Store stocking thousands ofCDs, everything from rock, popand jazz to classical folk andblues.

For musicians there is a rangeof guitars, ukuleles and recordersp l u s a w i d e s e l e c t i o n o faccessories including earphones,drum sticks, strings, straps, picks,leads, tuners, gig bags stands andmusic books.

If you have outgrown your ownCD collection and are looking tomake some space at home, AcornMusic purchase good quality CDcollections and will arrange forcollection.

For fur ther in f o rmat i ontelephone 01935 425503.

Southwest Bicycle WorksSouthwest Bicycle Works in WestCoker was started in the summerof 2011 when villagers startedasking owner Tory Black to repairtheir bicycles. Having first startedworking in bicycle shops in 1985he has brought the experienceand knowledge gained fromworking in five bicycle shops toSouthwest Bicycle Works. Toryalso started racing road bicyclesat the age of 12 and brings hisracing experience as well as theexperience of working on bicyclesfor other bicycle racers and Tri-Athletes, some of whom becamenational champions and Iron man


competitors. Tory and his familycommute year round by bicycle,t h u s g i v i n g t h e s h o p t h eknowledge of what it takes tomaintain a commuter bike for theconditions the area presents.Southwest Bicycle Works movedin to their new shop at The OldTwine Works on East Street inMarch and stock repair andupgrade parts and accessories.They repair all bicycles from kidsto high end racing, and restorepre-owned bicycles for resalewhich they call Re-Cyle Bikes.The shop also offers a bicyclem a i n t e n a n c e c o u r s e a n dprofessional bespoke bike fitting.Shop hours are Thursday andFriday 10am-6pm, Saturday10am-5pm all other days byappointment, which can often bemade the same day.

A community bike ride will takeplace every Saturday starting at

8am and finishing by 10am. Theroad rides will start and end atSouthwest Bicycle Works (TheOld Twine Works, 42 East Street,West Coker, BA22 9BG). Therides will be on the country lanesaround West Coker/Yeovil and beapproximately 20 to 25miles long

and be at an easy to moderatepace. The rides are for beginningenthusiasts to experienced riders,everyone is welcome. For moreinformation you can contact themat 01935 862906, 07535 066338or visit their website www.southwestbicycleworks.co.uk

ACORN MUSICYEOVIL’S INDEPENDENT MUSIC STORE

3 Glovers Walk, Yeovil 01935 425503

Music Books - Audio Books on CDGuitar Strings - Picks - Straps

Leads - DrumsticksStill stocking the Widest Range of CDs for miles around

Classical - Jazz - Folk - Blues - Rock and lots more Acorn Tokens make Ideal Gifts

CD and DVD Collections in good condition bought for CASH Collection Arranged

Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/acornmusic

Make astatement

with

... new range of stunningsilver jewellery

WARD & SIBLEYThe Jewellers of Yeovil

The Casket, 103 Middle Street, YeovilTel: 01935 474065

Car park at rear for customers while visiting the shop

PASSIONATE ABOUT BEAUTY


A small selection fromthe exciting Real Effectfashion jewellery rangeat Ward & Sibley - the

Jewellers of Yeovil.

Slim GymSlim Gym personal training,owned by world Ladies PhysiqueChampion Jane Carter, has


recently opened its new privatepersonal training studio. The newtraining studio is fully equippedfor all your personal training

needs for one-to-one and smallgroup training sessions.

It also comes complete with thelatest in functional trainingtechnology, the ‘ total gym’bodyweight trainer. A compactall-in-one solution for a completebody workout. With over 100different exercises it’s perfect fordelivering a fantastic all overbody workout for all age groupsand fitness levels.

For more information or tobook a free consultation visitwww. slimgympersonaltraining.co.uk

Yeovil Auto TuningColin Frost started Yeovil AutoTuning with a partner over 27years ago. Today it is a familyrun business with Colin, his wifeAnita in reception and office,mechanic Jamie and apprenticeRoss. This small friendly teamoffer general servicing, MOT’sand repairs, whilst specialisingin VW T4 + T5 Vans. They arestockists of Winns specialistproducts. Colin is pleased toannounce that Yeovil AutoTuning offers Revo Engine Re-Mapping (VW & AUDI Group)which utilises the Revo Engineperformance software to optimiseengine performance.

For a professional service atcompetitive prices, visit YeovilAuto Tuning.

Taylors CoachesTaylors Coaches are a familiarsight on the roads of Somersetand beyond. Established in the1960s, the company initiallyoperated from Townsend Garagein Tintinhull - just off the A303,before later moving to newpremises in Yeovil.

Over the years Taylors hasb e e n i n v o l v e d w i t h m a n y

different aspects within the publictransport sector, such as: contractwork, private hire, serviceprovision, engineering and schooltransport, as well as operatingits own excursion and holidayagency.

Since 2000 the company havereturned to its core values andnow concentrates on furtherdevelopment and improvementin its two main fields of activity:coach hire and school transport.Taylors' mission statement is tomaintain a quality service ataffordable prices.

Martin & Co.Martin & Co. is a recently openedspecialist Letting and PropertyManagement agency franchise,owned and managed by EmmaHiggins, a recently retired NavalOfficer. With the office based in

Princes Street, Yeovil, Martin &Co. offer their services across thewhole of South Somerset andWest Dorset, focussing on highlevels of customer service withe x c e l l e n t c o m m u n i c a t i o ninvolving their clients at everystep of the process , whi lstensuring maximum rental incomefor Landlords and well-managedhomes for Tenants providing thepeace of mind for both whichc o m e s f r o m w o r k i n g w i t hfriendly, professional and efficientproperty agents.

Call for information or to book

01935 423177

www.taylorscoachtravel.co.uk01935 423177

HolidaysFriday 30th – Monday 3rd December

Bournemouth Turkey & Tinsel £140 inclusive

Festive Entertainment & FoodDay Excursions included

Tuesday 4th – Friday 7th DecemberThursford Christmas Spectacular

£300 Devere Group Hotel, Christmas Show

Plus Daily Excursions

OctoberSaturday 6th – Wye Valley & Forest of Dean

A £19.50 • OAP £18.50 • C £17.50Saturday 13th – Castle Point Shopping

Centre, BoscombeA £13.95 • OAP £12.95 • C £9.95

Sunday 28th – Monthly Mystery TripA £12.95 • OAP £11.95 • C £8.95

NovemberSaturday 3rd – Exeter Shopping

A £10.95 • OAP £9.95 • C £7.95Sunday 11th – Trago Mills & Otter Nurseries

A £12.95 • OAP £11.95 • C £8.95

Saturday 17th – Cardiff ShoppingA £12.95 • OAP £11.95 • C £8.95

Sunday 25th – Monthly Mystery TripA £12.95 • OAP £11.95 • C £8.95

DecemberSaturday 1st – Bruges Xmas MarketsA £41.50 • OAP £40.50 • C £40.50Saturday 1st – Portsmouth Victorian

Xmas Market entry includedA £29.50 • OAP £28.50 • C £27.50Friday 7th – Dunster by CandlelightLate Afternoon / Evening ExcursionA £15.95 • OAP £14.95 • C £9.95Saturday 8th – Clothes Show Live @

NEC Birmingham inc. Catwalk ShowA £39.95 • OAP £37.95

STUDENT £37.95Thursday 13th – Otter Nurseries &

Cricket St Thomas, Warner Leisure Hotelincluding 3 Course Dinner with

Professional Pantomine &Gift from Santa

A £32.95 • OAP £30.95Sunday 16th – Christmas Mystery Trip

A £12.95 • OAP £11.95 • C £8.95

Local pick-ups YEOVIL, MARTOCK,CREWKWERNE, CHARD

A company built on an excellent reputation

Yeovil Auto Tuning• Repairs and Servicing Specialists • MOT Testing • Engine Tuning• Brakes, Clutches, Gearboxes• Competitive Rates• Professional, Reliable, Friendly Service• Specialising in VW T4 + T5 Vans• Revo Engine Re-Mapping (VW & Audi Group)

Alexandra Road, YEOVILTel: 01935 426515 / 01935 411946

Established30 Years

1982 – 2012

with Professional British & World Physique Champion

Call

Email: [email protected]

YEOVIL ...


Kitchens & UpdatesKitchens & Updates is situated inPreston Road – just down fromAsda Supermarket. Run byNeville Yeo and wife Sam theyoffer a comprehensive range ofk i t c h e n s t o s u i t y o u .Competitively priced, it is wellworth getting a no obligationquotation. Neville has been in theindustry for over 30 years andcan offer expert advice on designand layout . Much o f the i rbusiness comes from referals.

They have a dedicated graniteand quartz showroom and arelocal agents for Bosch appliances.

For those who just want akitchen refurbishment they alsooffer a kitchen update servicewith a superb range of qualitydoors, handles etc.

John Hamblin -Furniture RestorerJohn Hamblin’s is a family runbusiness situated on the Pen MillTrading Estate in Yeovil for 28years. Well known for his antiquefurniture restoration and repairs,John undertakes all types ofrepairs including insurance workon flood and removals damage.

Pricing is competitive and acollection and delivery service isavailable. Contract work is alsoundertaken. John also makes

bespoke furniture - ideal if youare looking to fill an awkwardcorner and can’t find what youare looking for in the shops.

John and his team also runMark’s Models who specialize inall types of plastic and die castmodels and accessories – withhundreds to choose from they arewell worth a visit.

01935 472100Higher Preston Farm, Preston Road

YEOVIL, BA20 2ET (Just down from ASDA)www.kitchen-updates.co.uk

Mudford

Ilchester Retail Park

Houndstone

Town Centre Kitchens & Updates Town Centre

Preston Road

Zoe’s Hair ASDA

Recomendations - The vast majority of our customerscome from recommendation by happy customers

Quality - All our kitchens are of the highest quality

Choice - We have over 400 Kitchens to choose from.A dedicated Granite Room and Replacement doordepartment.

Value - All our Kitchens are competitively priced

Design - We design your kitchen the way you want itbased upon your individual requirements

Installation - We have some of the finest Kitcheninstallers and associated trades to be found locally

Experience - Together we have over 500 yearsexperience

Showroom - You can visit our 2500 sq ft showroomon Preston Road Yeovil - FREE OFF ROAD PARKINGOPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK

Honesty - Good old fashioned honest prices ...No ‘permanent sales’, ‘free fitting’ or other over-usedsales gimmicks

WHY NOT PUT US TO THE TEST?

JOHNHAMBLIN

Specialists in therepair and restorationof antique furniture

We also offer the following services

• Repairs to all typesof Furniture

• Bespoke Furnituremade to order

• French Polishing • Re-Leathering of Desk Tops,

Bureaux, etc.• Dining Table Tops Refinished

We have many years experience inthe trade and assure you thatyour furniture is in safe hands

Cabinet Makers • Antique Furniture [email protected]

UNIT 6, 15 OXFORD ROADPEN MILL TRADING ESTATE

YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA21 5HRTel: 01935 471154

OPENING HOURS: Monday – Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pmWednesday 10.00am – 7.00pm Appointments Only

5 South Western Terrace, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1NBTel: 01935 425331

Sophisticated Evening Gowns

Prom Dresses

Bridesmaid Dresses

Mother of The Bride Gowns

Bridal Gowns & Accessories

2012 Ronald Joyce Collection

W E D D I N GD R E S S E S

independent traders

ABC Wedding Dresses of South Western Terrace, Yeovil - who will beholding a Posh Frocks fashion show on Tuesday 23rd October

at the Westland Leisure complex.

CeresThis month there is an amazingoffer at Ceres with up to 20% offtheir fruits, nuts and seeds. Here


are some suggestions on how tomake the most of these ‘super’foods.

Snacktime – excellent additionsto lunchboxes for children andadults alike. Sweeten your daywith apricots and dates, or add aseed and nut mix to your lunchfor brain boosting essential fatsand minerals.

Get Sprouting – for a supernutrient boost think aboutinvesting in a sprouter (availablefrom Ceres). Young sprouts area l i v i n g f o o d r e p l e t e w i t hvitamins, minerals and al limportant enzymes.

Muesli – Why not make your

own? Ceres have all the flakedgrains, fruits, nuts and seeds youcould possibly need for designingyour own tasty breakfast.

The Winking FrogThe able2achieve Trust is aregistered Charity and directlysupport people with a learningd i f f i c u l t y a n d a s s o c i a t e dd i s a b i l i t i e s t o b e m o r eindependent, specifically in workrelated enterprises;

T h e e s t a b l i s h m e n t o f asandwich shop The Winking Frogon Princes St in Yeovil offers botht r a i n i n g a n d s u p p o r t e demployment opportunities for ourlearners, it is a safe but realisticenvironment for vulnerableadults to access real work.

The Winking Frog is openMonday to Saturday, all cakesand food are homemade fromlocal produce; we retail organicand local SW produce from

Coombe Farm Direct.able2achieve enables both

specialist day provision (CoombeFarm, Crewkerne, telephone:01460 279520) and supportindiv iduals l iv ing in theircommunity as a registered andapproved provider across theCounty.

Soroptimist InternationalYeovil, Sherborne & DistrictsSoroptimists are women fromover 120 countries, committed toimproving the lives of women andgirls. They have members fromYeovil, Sherborne and many ofthe surrounding towns andvillages and have served the local,national and internationalcommunity for over 60 years.‘Soroptimist’ simply translates as‘Best for Women’.

They offer a warm welcome toany woman who would like to jointhem in giving women and girls

Quirky and Innovative

The Winking FrogCafe

We only use organicand local produce

Homemade Cakes • Light Lunches • Organic Coffees

TAKE AWAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Coombe Farm Dairy & Meat Produce on sale

Yoghurts – Hams – Rare Breed Sausages – etc.Photographic Gallery of Local Artists

on display – run by and in aid of able 2 achieveWiFi available

17 Princes Street, YeovilTel: 01935 508151

JUSTOPENED

Soroptimist International Yeovil, Sherborne and Districts

Would YOU like to makea difference to the lives of

women and girls worldwide?Then please join us for a BUFFET SUPPER OPEN EVENING

and find out more about how this local club for women helps to inspire andmaximise the potential of women and girls, both locally and globally.

Where: The Manor Hotel, Hendford, Yeovil BA20 1TGWhen: Tuesday 23rd October 2012Time: 7pm for 7.15pm introduction

... or just drop in between 7.30pm and 9pm

RSVP for catering purposes:Email [email protected] or call 07707 055806

Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland(SIGBI) Limited, Company Number 07058666

Women inspiring action,transforming lives

UP TO20%OFFCeres Own LabelFRUITS, NUTS

AND SEEDS... throughout October

Find our complete range in store or shop onlinewith us at www.healthfoodsuk.com

9 – 11 Princes Street, Yeovil, BA20 1ENTel: 01935 428791

www.ceresfoods.com


globally, the opportunity tomax imise the i r po tent ia l .Members enjoy social events andforge friendships through theiractive support in the community.

They currently support thefollowing projects; Women’sRefuges and campaigning to endv i o l e n c e a g a i n s t w o m e n ;Production of award winningbookmarks and posters to educateyoung people and so preventfuture acts of domestic violenceoccurring; Lobbying for the endto human trafficking; Book Aidfor schools in India; WaterAid;Young Carers and lobbying tom a i n t a i n t h e i r s e r v i c e s ;Dorchester and Yeovil Hospitals;D o r s e t a n d S o m e r s e t A i rAmbulance; Links with local GirlGuides . . . and much more!W o m e n i n s p i r i n g a c t i o n ,transforming lives.

Crossroads Pet SuppliesA visit to Crossroads Pet Suppliesis a must if you have a pet of anysort or if you like to feed the wildbirds. Situated on the Causewaybetwen Yeovil and Sherbornethere is ample free parking rightoutside the door. The shop is filledfrom floor to ceiling with allleading makes of pet and animalfeed, toys, beds, hutches etc.Prices are competitive withdiscounts on bulk purchases.Whether you are looking forworming tablets for the dog or aflea collar for the cat - do call in.

They have a good selection ofbird feeders and food too!

Gone PottyGone Potty of Yeovil is celebrating18 years of trading. Situated at 80Middle Street their shop is wellworth a visit. There is a wonderfulselection of quality silver jewelleryboth plain and set with semi-precious stones. They also have awide range of body jewellery at


very competitive prices. There aretwo floors with plenty of gift ideas,crystals, scented candles, incense,ornaments, clothing and more.Retro gifts include lava lamps andceramic camper vans. There issomething for everyone. Why notcall in and see for yourself,alternatively you can visit theirwebsite and buy on line.

Through the month of Octoberthere will be a range of discountedproducts and double loyalty points.

The Tool Shop & Vice CentreIt is five years since the Tool Shop&Vice Cent re moved f r omopposite Wilkinson in MiddleStreet, Yeovil to larger premises.Situated under the archway justpast Fit & Furnish it is anAladdins cave for the DIY-er andprofessional alike - everythingfrom screws and hand toolsthrough to compressors andgenerators.

There i s a good range o felectrical tools by leading makessuch as Dewalt. Torches, gardenshredders, mouse traps, reflectivejackets, socket sets, ramps,whatever you are looking for youwill find it at the Tool Shop &Vice Centre. Anything not instock can be ordered. Helpful andfriendly advice on hand. Very

competitive prices. Special offersin store.

Pixie CollectablesPixie Collectables can be foundo n t h e f i r s t f l o o r o f T h eEmporium, in Princes Street. It isrun by husband and wife teamVera and George Greenwood whoh a v e b e e n i n t e r e s t e d i ncollectables for over 18 years.Their unit offers a diverse rangeof smaller items. Amongst the

items on display are bronzes,vintage and antique china,Beswick figures, Toby jugs and avariety of interesting boxes -some made of wood - others madefrom various metals.

Stock changes regularly and atthe time of writing a 1930 deskcalendar and a Victorian stampbox, complete with sponge, wereon sale. Pixie Collectable alsohave a unit at Colyton AntiqueCentre.

80 Middle Street, YEOVIL, BA20 1LTTel: 01935 411065

BUY ONLINE: www.gone-potty.co.uk

silver fashion jewellery

stunning silver andgemstone jewellery

Flowers say so much!“Thank You” - “Well Done” - “Congratulations”...

BOUQUETS • ARRANGEMENTS • PLANTSAs an extra treat why not add a Box of Chocolates or a Teddy?

Andrea’s of Yeovil78 Middle Street, Yeovil BA20 1LT

FREEPHONE: 08000 92 93 50Telephone: 01935 706526

Everything for Garden Care ...Loppers - Secateurs - Bow Saws etc.

Hand & Electric Tools for the D.I.Y. and ProfessionalExcellent Choice Competitive Rates

107 Middle Street, Yeovil 01935 412333

Under Archway betweenFit & Furnish and The Nail Bar

Dog tired of high prices?VISIT

CROSSROADS PET SUPPLIESSUPPLIERS OF

• Pet Foods • Bird & Pigeon Seeds• Full range of Toys, Hutches, Accessories

... all at competitive pricesAmple FREE PARKING outside the Door

Find us at Forward Garage on the main A30 between Sherborne & Yeovil

Tel: 01935 411859 .

PixiesCollectables

China - SilverBronzes - Glassware

Boxes and More

Interesting smaller itemsfor you and your home

1st Floor, The EmporiumPrinces Street, YEOVIL

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June Bird, florist, busy creating an arrangement. June celebrates fifteenyears as proprietor of the successful Andrea’s Florist - your local

Interflora agent situated in Middle Street, Yeovil.

Yeovil HydraulicsEstablished since 1968 YeovilHydraulics on the Lynx TradingEstate offers a professionalhydraulic and pneumatic serviceto both the agricultural andindustrial sector. Hose assemblyis available while you wait.

They also offer a gas deliveryand installation service forcentral heating systems. This


service covers most of the SouthWest.

Make sure your vehicle’s airconditioning service is workingproperly. At Yeovil Hydraulicsthey recharge air conditioningunits.

The garage side of the buisnessoffers a full servicing programmeon all makes of vehicle and is aMOT Testing station.

Warm HomesSo far British Gas have helpedto warm up over 1 million homesand your home could be next,because for the f i rst t ime,absolutely anyone can apply fortheir free insulation - even ifyou’re not a British Gas customer.It ’s worth £1000, includingmaterials and labour, and couldsave you hundreds of pounds eachyear. But don’t hang about, thisfree offer ends on 30th November.

Reduce your energy bills withloft and wall insulation. Save upto £175 a year with loft insulationalone, because it acts like ablanket, helping prevent heatescaping through the roof .Insulating your home isn’t a oneoff saving either, it will keep yourhome warmer in the winter andcooler in the summer, helping youto save money on your energy

bills year after year.It’s straightforward and usually

takes less than a day to install.Loft insulation is simply rolledonto an unboarded loft floor. Itcan save around 720kg of CO2every year so i t he lps theenvironment too.

For more information on Loftand Wall Insulation from BritishGas telephone 0800 084 6137.

Kitchen Talk -Open Plan LivingOpen plan living continues to growin popularity because of the social,practical and flexible space itprovides. Combining the differentaspects of kitchen, living anddining with social and family life,it brings a calming and indulgentfeeling of space and openness andfacilitates inclusive family living -just how a home should be!

UNIVERSALENGINEERING SERVICES

• mot testing • car servicing and repairs• all makes and models • brakes, tyres, clutches, exhausts• air conditioning

01935 475959

YEOVIL HYDRAULICS • MAYFLOWER HYDRAULICS• Fluid & Air Power Centre • Hydraulic Equipment Manufacturers

• RAM Makers and Repairers• Stockists of all your Hydraulic & Pneumatic Needs

• Suppliers of all types of Industrial Hoses• Manufacturers of High Pressure Hoses - while you wait!

Tel: 01935 472233Fax: 01935 43121114 Gazelle Road, Lynx Trading Estate, Yeovil

Tel: 01278 450226Fax: 01278 446670

Symons Way, Castlefield Trading Estate, Bridgwater

Part ofVGG Ltd

100s of rugsin stock

Extensive range ofquality carpets

Natural flooringspecialists. . . do call in !

34 Princes Street, Yeovil. Tel: 01935 478100

High Street, Curry Rivel, LangportTel: 01458 251476

www.sandpitsheatingcentre.co.uk

HEATING & HOME STOREVisit our newly refurbished

showrooms for inspirational ideas Over 200 stoves / fires on display Working models Traditional and contemporary Full installation service £500 OFF any Rayburnheatranger or cooker only model... offer ends 15th October New dedicated fireplace showroom Hearth and home accessories Chimney sweeping

Tea Shop & InteriorsServing breakfast, lunch & afternoon tea - do call in

Tel: 01458 253357 www.livingpretty.co.uk

SANDPITS

OPEN 6 DAYSA WEEK

£500OFF

Bryan G. Paulley LtdDomestic / Commercial Installations / ReplacementsSuppliers of Tanks, Fuel Stations, Temporary Tanks • Free Site Survey / Quote / Advice

Registered Waste Hauliers • Commercial Boiler Removal • 24 Hour Call-Out

Tel: 01963 363870 • Mob: 07836 [email protected] • www.bgp-oiltanks.co.uk

YEOVIL

The Princes Street showroom of Walter Wall Carpets has an extensiverange of floor coverings to suit all tastes and budgets. A friendly and

reliable service is offered at this well-established family firm.

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Despite the availability ofspace, open plan living still needsstructure and clear planning toget the best out of the room youhave to work with. An ergonomiclayout is key and you need toconsider the layout and mosteffective use of space. This iswhere an experienced designercan add value, logic and vision toyour thoughts while ensuring thepractical details aren’t overlooked.

A working triangle for example,where your oven, fridge anddishwasher are in easy reach ofeach other, can be overlooked infavour of quirky, unusual designsor eye-catching gadgets. There’slittle point having a well-appointedkitchen space that isn’t practical orcomfortable to work in.

When fusing your living, diningand kitchen spaces, it is alsoimportant to maintain definitionbetween the working kitchen andthe relaxed, living areas. Usingt h e s a m e c o l o u r s c h e m ethroughout creates a sense ofuninterrupted and streamlinedspace which can be effectivelyseparated with an island orpeninsula while retaining afeeling of space. Combining andcomplementing the textures andmaterials of cabinets, flooring and


worktops is another clever wayt o e n h a n c e t h e f e e l i n g o fcont inui ty and connect ion

between the separate areas in atasteful and subtle way.

While open plan living and

combining two rooms into one is apopular home improvementtrend, there are a number of

Cooking upfresh ideasin kitchen

design“For kitchens as

individual as you are”

Quality kitchens - competitively pricedTo discuss your requirements call Adam

01935 849559or visit our showroom

www.apkitchens.co.uk

AP Kitchen Solutions, Northover, Roman RoadILCHESTER BA22 8LD

Stock Rolls & Remnants Carpets and Flooring

to suit all budgets Domestic & Commercial Vinyls and Laminates Solid & Engineered Wood Safety Floor Specialists Mattresses and 3-Piece Suites

SSTYLETILTYLETILEEWall & Floor Tiles

A Superb Choice

‘Ideal’ Standard BathroomsShowers and Saunas

Supplied & FittedAll Types of Building and

Renovation Work Undertaken

Tel 01749 831578 Tel/Fax 01749 831666

Free Estimates - Professional Fitting AvailableOPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 9am - 4.30pm, and SATURDAY 10am - 2pm

Showrooms, Evercreech JunctionShepton Mallet BA4 6NA

on the main A371 between Shepton Mallet and Castle Cary

STOCKED

NOW ON DISPLAY ...inspirational new ranges

Find our showrooms ...Half Moon Street

Sherborne(Through Archway by Half Moon Inn)

Tel: 01935 817111 • Fax: 01935 817119

VISIT OUR SHOWROOMS TODAY!DESIGN - SUPPLY - INSTALLATION

We offer a bespokekitchen service

Contemporary or traditional

Painted ... gloss, the finishof your choice

A place for everything andeverything in its place

From a workstation to acomplete home office

Huge choice of designs andfinishes - wood, high gloss, vintage

“Maximise your space”

KITCHENS

OFFICE FURNITURE

REPAIR SERVICE All makes of TV repaired On the premises

workshop Loan TV whilst

being repaired Estimates Bench or field service

FULL RANGE OF PANASONIC TVSIN STOCK FOR SALE ... DO CALL IN

H.R. HodgeOpen Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm • Saturday 9am - 1pm

38 St. James StreetSouth Petherton TA13 5BW

01460 240645

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things to consider before takingthe plunge into a lifestyle changethat will alter the way you useyour home. How do you preventsmells seeping into living areas?How do you hide the mess thatcan easily accumulate in a busykitchen? Do you want your gueststo see everything you’re preparingor would you like a means ofscreening your eating area fromyour food preparation area?

There is a superb range ofhighly effective and energyefficient extraction units now

available on the market throughbrands such as Neff and Miele toeradicate problem smells andsteam – or even occasional smoke!Taller islands can also be usedto block the view of untidyworktops and add more definitionto the working area. But equally,today’s storage solutions meansthere is little excuse to not have aplace for everything in a trulywell designed kitchen.

Finally, when it comes toopening your kitchen into afamily living and dining area,

Homemaker, Longmead Industrial EstateShaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8PL

Tel 01747 [email protected] www.myhomemaker.co.uk

Also at Bath and Warminster

Homemakerof Shaftesburythe kitchen experts

HOMEMAKER is a family owned independent company,supplying kitchens, and electrical appliances from allthe major manufacturers.

They stock a comprehensive range of domestic appliances, allgeared towards making your life simpler. You can choose froma number of leading brands and types of appliance, from budgetoptions through to luxury models. Homemaker are part of theEuronics buying group which is the largest independentelectrical buying group in Europe. Euronics ensures both theirprices and their products remain very competitive.

With fully trained staff always on hand to discuss yourrequirements, they pride themselves on clear explanationsof all the features and benefits of any appliance. Theirrevolutionary “Live Kitchen” means you can actually seedifferent types of stoves / cooking methods working – such asa steam oven. Delivery is normally within 24 hours fromstock, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Homemaker stock modern German kitchens made byHacker, and more traditional wooden kitchens by CharlesMackintosh and many others.

In addition to new kitchens, Homemaker also offerreplacement doors, new worktops, sinks and taps, that cantransform your kitchen. These can be fitted within 48 hoursand a fraction of the cost new.

All doors are individually made for you whatever size. Achoice of over 1500 designs and colour combinations, plinths,pelmets and edging ensure a complete transformation. Thedoors can normally be fitted within one day – and no mess!

A complete new kitchen? Free innovative design and kitchenplanning service, a full range of German kitchens to suit allbudgets: granite, solid wood, laminate worktops and a widechoice of sinks from stainless steel, granite etc. to complementyour kitchen.

Homemaker offer a range of styles to suit any home -traditional, modern, painted, high gloss, wood finish andperiod kitchens.

Whatever you need for your kitchen – Homemakeris a complete one-stop kitchen shop.

FREE computer kitchen design service in-storeor in the comfort of your own home

– no obligation or pressure.

All Visitor area covered

01749 346658

• All Types of Blinds SuppliedDomestic & Commercial

• Excellent Prices first time, no gimmicks• Conservatory Roof Specialists

INTU and PERFECT FIT Blinds - ideal for conservatories,glazed doors, tilt ‘n’ turn windows. No holes,no screws, just style

• Internal Shutters and External Awnings

SEWING MACHINE SERVICE CENTRERepairs & Servicing To All Makes Domestic & Industrial

Collection and Delivery Available

Embroidery Engineering ServicesSuppliers of Computerised

Embroidery Machines

Telephone: 01963 350068 • Mobile: 07947 725315Email: [email protected]

UNIT 8, TORBAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATECASTLE CARY BA7 7DW

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Open plan living works well for today’s modern family.

young children can becomeexposed to dangers such as hotovens and sharp cutlery andcorners whether it be on anisland, worktops or integratedseating area. Always talk to yourdesigner about your lifestyle andyour priorities early in your firstconsultation. Kitchens can bechild proof, pet proofed and guestproof!

When well designed, a goodquality kitchen will improve everyfamily member’s quality of life byencouraging the togetherness thatmakes your kitchen every bit theheart of your home. And now isan excellent time to think aboutinstalling a new kitchen as atIntoto Kitchens in Yeovil theirsale is now on!

Richard Fox,In-toto Kitchens, Yeovil.

HomemakerHomemaker, on the LongmeadIndustrial Estate in Shaftesbury,is renowned for its stunningrange of kitchens and for its widechoice of kitchen appliances.

Today’s modern appliances arefar superior to those of yesteryear.They are more efficient; more


environmentally friendly; use lessenergy and are therefore moreeconomical for you to run. Thiscan make a considerable savingon your energy bills, especially ifyou use your washing machine /d i s h w a s h e r e v e r y d a y a n dparticularly when it comes to

your fridge / freezer which runs24/7.

Take advantage of the superdeal currently being offered atHomemaker. When you replaceyour old appliance with a newenergy efficient one from theBosch range, Homemaker will

give you up to £100 cash back foryour old appliance.

Don’t miss out on this greatoffer, not only will you have anappliance that is more efficient,you will be saving money andhelping the environment in theprocess!

FAMILY BUSINESS TRADING SINCE 1995

Longmead Industrial EstateShaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8PL

Tel: 01747 851476 • Fax: 01747 [email protected]

www.myhomemaker.co.uk

£100 CASH BACK... when you replace

your old appliance with anew energy efficient onefrom the BOSCH rangeSAVE MONEY on your APPLIANCE

AND on your ENERGY BILLS!U

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Needful ThingsNeedful Things are doing it again!Re-inventing themselves as a'Mini Department Store'! Theynow have 3 shops in Castle Cary,offering exciting and affordable

clothing; exquisite gifts and homeaccessories; and across the road,their new interiors showroom isgoing from strength to strength.

Exciting new pattern booksf rom Pres t ig i ous Tex t i l e s ,Sanderson and Harlequin areproving unstoppable! With theextra space, came the opportunityto add Carpet Fitting and PersianRugs , much more bespokefurniture and much more roomto display such things as CurtainPoles, Paint and Wallpaper,which many people never realisedthey offered! As the Autumn rushapproaches, Needful Things area l r e a d y t a k i n g o r d e r s f o rChristmas, so if you are planninga new pair of Curtains, a newFitted Carpet or a New Sofa thisAutumn, now is the time to startchoosing. So ensure you getchatting to the Needful ThingsTeam, who will be delighted toshow you around.

JW TILING & BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

EXCELLENT RESULTS AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES!

Call James: Daytime 07976 372909Evening 01963 359630

Professional & Fully Qualified Tiling Service• Stone• Ceramic• Porcelain• Wet Rooms• Under Floor Heating

Complete Bathroom Installations• Supply• Electrics• Carpentry• Plastering• Plumbing

Spoilt for ChoiceOver 300 Sample Boards

Floor and Wall Tiles

FREE Quotation andMeasuring Service

Professional FittingService available

FREE Local Delivery

Commercial & DomesticWork Undertaken

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Martin Stokes explains, ‘There isa real science to sleep and thequality of sleep you get can have abig impact on your performance,whether it’s on the athletic track orin the office or factory shop floor.’

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SJH Carpets & Flooring -Wincanton and TisburyFashions are constantly changing,whether it’s for clothing or fordomestic upholstery or carpets.

Plain carpets have been a safebet for many years, particularly inthe bedroom or the lounge whereyou can ‘dress’ the room by addingbold-patterned soft furnishings.

But a new trend has emergedfor carpeting. Bold stripes, spots,pat terns and tar tans in awonderful range of colours to suitany home. Of course, if you prefersomething a little plainer thereare plenty of those to choose fromtoo at SJH Carpets, along withnatural flooring, vinyls, wood andlaminates.

Autumn Mists... and all thatIT HELPS TO LOOK BACK. Assomeone once said ‘every futurehas a past’. In my case I lookedback to comments I made lastautumn. We had started 2011with a terrific winter, got all thefrosts out of the way started agood spring then fell into theslough of despond, otherwiseknown as summer. Howeverautumn was wonderful withfantastic colours and some lovelyd a y s t o e n j o y t h e m . T h ehedgerows were laden with fruitand the suspicion was thatanother hard winter was ahead ofus. This is always put forward asan omen; I think it is more of amyth. A good harvest follows ther ight c ond i t i ons f o r p lantdevelopment, flowering and fruit


set. If the earlier weather is notright then the crop won’t happen.This year is very much like thatwhen late frosts caused untolddamage with spring flowerseither destroying or delayingcrops. Late flowering plants havedone better although low lightlevels and cool temperatures havenot helped. There has also been alack of pollinating insects. Manyoverwintering adults woke up toconditions that were less than

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favourable with the result thatthe new generation didn’t happen.A prime example is the commonwasp; I am told that there are afraction of the usual numberabout and I must say haven’tseen more than a few at home.

The usual range of autumnglories catch the eye, sedums,asters, Japanese anemones allcontribute to the autumn show!

Plan it and Plant itthis Autumn Autumn is usually the safesttime to plant hardy plantswhether they are trees, shrubs,

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lawns need some attention – agood raking, and an autumnfeed. Spike the surface and addsharp sand to improve thedrainage and reduce the amountof moss. Hard work but wellworth the effort. Lawns benefitfrom a high phosphate andpotash feed which produces agood strong healthy root systemrather than green top growth.Turf can be laid in all but thevery coldest weather, but it is

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really too late now to expectgrass seed to germinate andestablish well, although thegrass seed breeders now have aseed which will germinate at lowtemperatures, 3ºC; it’s the samethat football stadiums use to re-establish pitches during thewinter.

A lot of autumn work is to dowith clearing up and protectingp l a n t s f o r w i n t e r . S o m eperennials with colourful orshapely seed heads can be left asthey are; the birds will collectthe seeds and the top growth,even though it has finished, willact as a bit of insulation for theunderground part of the plantthat will go dormant until thespring. Newly planted trees willneed to be properly staked tosurvive the buffeting winds, andevergreens may need protectionfrom cold freezing winds. We cando that with various windbreaks


and fleece jackets or covers thatprovide excellent protection thatallows the plant to breathe.

Bulbs are high on the plantinglist. Most garden centres takein their bulbs from the growersat the end of August so theearlier you look the better these lec t i on wi l l be . You canusually find the right colourcombinat ion i f you have adefinite colour scheme in mindbut you may have to compromisewith the time of flowering andheights if you leave it too late.Once you have bought yourbulbs, planting is best donebefore the end of November formost sorts.

There are lots of plants forautumn and winter colour intubs and borders. Compacthardy chrysanthemums, winterpansies and violas are staplediet – so too the hardy cyclamenhybrids that give a good displayuntil January. [Hardy to –5ºCat least]. Wallflowers plantednow will flower next April - May,similarly Sweet Williams, andBrompton Stocks.

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PaperchaseCOULD IT BE coincidence, Iwondered. I read in the 16thAugust issue of the WesternGazette that ‘residents in Brutonwere given a shock on Thursdayas a blazing car brought one ofi t s s t reets to a s tandst i l l .Firefighters from Wincanton andCastle Cary were cal led toCoombe Street at 11.10am afterfielding multiple calls saying avehicle was alight. A semi-detached property nearby wasalso damaged by the fire.’ Thevery next day I read in theBlackmore Vale Magazine that ‘ahouse was damaged when a cartowing a caravan burst intoflames last Friday. Fire crewsand police were called to the blazein Quaperlake Street in Brutonjust after 11am’ . Identicalincidents at the same hour on twoconsecutive days in two differentstreets of the same town? Surelynot! A photograph accompanyingthe BVM report depicts thesmouldering vehicle on what isindisputably Quaperlake Street;

no picture accompanied theGazette report. You know whatI ’m th ink ing – and you ’ r eprobably right.

A couple of months ago Icommented on the slipshod waysome advertisements had beendisplayed in the Western Gazette.a n d s u g g e s t e d t h a t t h eadvertisers were owed an apology.Another example appeared onpage 33 of the 23rd August issuewhere an advert had beenslapped across part of a newsstory, with the amusing resultthat the headline appeared as‘Grandad’s 800-mile garage doorscrazy sale madness’. This timeit ’s not the advertiser whodeserves an apology but thegrandad. His photo appearedabove the headline with a briefcapt i on s ta t ing that he i sorganising a relay walk fromJohn o’Groats to Land’s End. Whyand when he’s doing it remains amystery hidden behind garagedoors.

Another mystery appeared onpage 24 of the same issue. Undera headline that should have been‘Gazette advertising suits ourimage’, a story spread across fivecolumns reported in glowingterms the satisfaction of a Yeovilbusinessman who regularlyadvertises in the paper. Hardly anews story, but a ploy to promotea marketing event being stagedby Western Gazette Media, andsplashed across the middle of thestory was an advertisement forthe event. The text of the storywas intended to run round theadvert – but it didn’t! Hence theheadline appeared as ‘Gazette

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advert suits our imag’ and columnfive of the story was simply anempty expanse of white space.But not in every copy of thepaper. I have two copies of page24 in front of me as I write, onewith and the other without all ofthe text. And both carry the sameedition code YWG-E01-S2 insmall type in the top margin. Soat what stage during the printrun was the howler spotted, andby whom, and how many roguecopies ended up in the shops? It’sall a mystery to me.

T h e W e s t C o u n t r y L i f emagazine in the 25th Augustissue of the Western Daily Presswas branded as an ‘austeritybusting issue’ containing ‘food,wine, fashion and family days out– ideas that are kind to yourbudget’. And sure enough, itincluded features on getting theDuchess of Cambridge style fromhigh street chain stores, bargain-price supermarket wines, cut-price self-catering holidays,community vegetable gardens,making your own chicken stockand creating a tasty meal out ofhalf a dozen courgettes (missionimpossible, in my opinion).Strange, then, that the menu atthe restaurant chosen for reviewhad soup at £5.95, other startersfrom £8 upwards and maincourses priced between £17 and£30. Those prices might be thereviewer’s idea of austerity butthey are certainly not mine.Presumably he was dining onexpenses.

Chronicler.


Westland ZooG R A H A M , t h e l i k e a b l eSideways Walking Hermit Crab,went on his annual pilgrimageto the Tolpuddle Martyrs rallyat Tolpuddle. After a tiring daytrudging around the site, heretired to the beer tent withnewly found buddy Hissing Sid,the Slippery Sea Lion. But theylost track of time and came outof the tent to find they hadmissed the return bus by twohours. Luckily they bumped intosome visitors from Yeovil whoferried them back to HQ.

Having finished his First Aidcourse, Mad Mike the ExcitableChimpanzee from Sherborne, isnow qualified to give the Kissof Life to his fellow chimps.Time to bring in the anti-garlicban, methinks!

What a r ip-roaring startYeovil Glovers have made to thenew season, which can only bevery uplifting for the animalsand f oo t i e - f ans a t Agus taWestland. Keep it up Gary andthe lads - the world is youroyster, as they say.

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Across7. Once tends to be confused.

Agreed? [9]8. Fasten small workforce. [5]10. Least attractive pest swallowed

bent nail. [8]11. Midday meal including a

presentation. [6]12. Stitched up from all directions. [4]13. Parallelogram shape from hood

brim. [8]16. Shown in total solution too. [4]18. About a stretch, or sort of silent

'e'. [7]20. As promised, quietly placed on

what juts out. [7]22. Some chap sees part of the

church. [4]24. Zinc carbonate about the French

pit. [8]26. Do parts of arch meet oddly at

the top? [4]29. Gruff. (Sounds like a good ride!)

[6]30. Sing about a brief science,

plotting. [8]31. Relative at first hand may spook

you. [5]32. Put right record, etc. [9]

Down1. Fly about heart of gold? That's

unwise. [5]2. Hope snake with anger. [6]3. Devilish fern held by Ian Ball,

oddly. [8]4. Velocities and forces perhaps

hidden in coverts. [7]5. Cleaned as little science buffed.

[8]6. Action, including small cot,

depicted. [9]

9. Singer a lot different. [4]14. Jumps into beer. [4]15. Heal, embracing unknown

reduced agony, like many nuts.[9]

17. Incline with no fat. [4]19. Top of the bill gazing hard

around first rooms. [8]21. Bubbles up around the orient in

motorcycle gear. [8]23. Spin one tangle as after-work

benefit. [7]25. White man's hiding quite a

thing! [4]27. 1001, twice supported by

caesium copies. [6]28. One in France takes the German

beneath. [5]

Solution to Crossword 311

THE WINNER of our Crossword 311was Mr. C. Strickland of Yeovil, whochose to spend the £10 voucher at Ward& Sibley Jewellers, Yeovil.

Prize Crossword No. 312Set by Frank Butler

Correct entries are placed in a hat and the winner is the first namedrawn. The prize is a £10 voucher to spend with any one advertiser in thisissue of The Visitor - please do not forget to state your choice ofadvertiser and your name and address.

SEND COMPLETED ENTRIES TO:The Visitor Crossword, P.O. Box 1, Castle Cary,

Somerset BA7 7BG to arrive by Monday 15th October.

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The Visitor Magazine Issue 347 October 2012