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The Bath Literary Festival begins on the 26th of this month and goes right through to the 6th March.  Looking at the website, there’s a great line-up of authors participating; there’s something for everyone; and Bath is a great place to visit so I’d definately recommend putting the date in your diary.

Bath is so close to Wells, why not treat yourself to a special weekend with Bed and Breakfast at The White House and visit these two fabulous City’s.

Follow the link for more details:

http://bathfestivals.org.uk/literature/

 

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Happy New Year from The White House Bed and Breakfast

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The White House would like to wish all of our friends, family and guests a Happy New Year and we hope 2016 is a good one for all of you.  It certainly passed very quickly for us and while the holiday season seemed to be dominated by news of Britain being drenched and battered by storms, here in Somerset we were lucky enough to miss this very bad weather.

And now, while the Christmas Markets have packed up and disappeared, The Somerset Farmers Markets continue and are definitely worth a visit.  There are 16 in total (see www.somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk for further details of all of them) but those most local to us are:

  • Wells:                every Wednesday 9:30 – 14:30 (15:00 in July and August)
  • Glastonbury:    on the fourth Saturday of the month 9:00 – 14:00
  • Frome:              Cheese and Grain on the second Saturday of the month 9:00 – 13:00
  • Street:               every Thursday 9:30 – 14:30 (15:00 in July and August)

 

Wells Reindeer Parade

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My daughter and I took a stroll into Wells yesterday to see the Reindeer Parade.  We missed the event last year as we were frantically trying to complete renovations to the inside of The White House before Christmas and were keen to see it.

The streets were crowded with families and young children and the atmosphere was festive.  The town crier was in attendance with local dignitaries in a vintage car; a local brass band played carols; and they were followed by Santa pulled by his Reindeers.

Market traders were selling street food and it put everyone in the mood for Christmas.

We’ll definitely be going back next year!

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Wells Literary Festival

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On Friday evening I attended the Wells Literary Festival with a friend to listen to Jeffrey Archer discuss his latest book in the series The Clifton Chronicles.  It is many years since I read one of his novels, although I remember them as extremely entertaining.

As a speaker he didn’t disappoint, chatting about the “overnight” success of his first novel – well over a year in the making; his rise to the best seller list; and the mechanics and creativity of the writing process itself.

Following the talk, I bought all five books in the series and have already finished reading the first – can’t wait to begin the second….

The Festival continues until the end of the weekend and tomorrow I will be there again, this time with my husband Rod, to hear Mary Berry.

Well recommended for those of you who haven’t yet visited the festival and it would be great to hear from any of you who have been to the event either this year or in the past.

Wells Food Festival

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Wells Food Festival returns on Sunday 11th October. This annual event grows every year and last year attracted 7,500 visitors to Wells.

This year, with over 100 producers and street food vendors, the Festival includes an Artisan Market, street food stalls and a family marquee as well as activities; debate; and “The Soup” in Bishops Barn; and a pop up tea room in the Town Hall.

Here at The White House we can’t really get our heads around the fact that a full year has gone by, it seems only a short while ago that we were wandering around the delights of the Festival last year.

Definately worth a visit and I’d be delighted to hear from any of you who have visited the Festival in the past.

And the Winner is……..

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It was a great day for The White House and Dulcote yesterday when we swept the board for prizes at the Dulcote and Dinder Flower and Produce Show.

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Ms Ross Bufton came away with three trophies for her beautiful fruit and flower displays.  And our neighbour Frank won his cup for the best hanging basket.

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But The White House were delighted with their own haul.  And despite the devastating finding just before the competition that our third marrow had been totally destroyed by a falling plum tree branch (meaning we had to replace this fantastic specimen with an overgrown courgette…….) this offering still won second prize!

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Our total prizes (although we forgot to pick up our prize money of £1 for first prizes and 50p for second prizes……)  were:

1st Prize:    Luscious sponge cake
1st Prize:    Junior cake – Edward Harris
1st Prize:  Needlecraft – winning a fantastic cup which is now pride of place in our kitchen
2nd Prize:  Junior cake – Lucy Harris
2nd Prize:  3 marrows, courgettes or squash
2nd Prize:   2 beetroot
2nd Prize:   Homemade beverage, wine, beer, cordial (for our delicious Blackberry liqueur)
2nd Prize:   Jar of home made jelly (for our Lemon curd – a favorite with our guests)
3rd prize:   Jar of home made marmalade
3rd Prize:   A piece of project work – Lucy Harris

It was great fun to enter, the event ended with a rowdy auction of all the produce and we really felt a part of village life.

 

 

 

Terry and Masons Great Food Trip

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Earlier this summer many of the locals in Wells were surprised to find Terry Wogan drinking in their favorite coffee shops.  We have since found out this was part of his series, “Terry and Masons Great Food Trip” details of which can be found at http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/drkd98/terry-and-masons-great-food-trip–series-1—4-evesham and which is now showing as a series of 20 episodes on BBC 1 between 18:30 and 19:00.  Although he didn’t visit The White House unfortunately (wonder what Terry would have thought of our breakfasts????) it would be great if he did manage to include a visit to at least one bed and breakfast in the area.

I’ve seen a couple of the episodes and they’re really good fun; and planning to keep watching so I don’t miss the Wells episode……..

Wells Festival of Literature

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Well, the sun has finally started to shine here in Dulcote, hopefully here to stay throughout the Bank Holiday weekend but I’m not holding my breath given the summer we have had……

But regardless of the weather, there’s lots to look forward to.  We have just received our tickets for Mary Berry at the Wells Literary Festival, and also booked to listen to Jeffrey Archer talk about his latest book.  Tickets are selling fast and its already too late for Mary but there’s a full programme still to choose from at http://www.wellsfestivalofliterature.org.uk/

The Mid Somerset Show at Shepton

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The Mid Somerset Show, also known as the Shepton Show to be held at the Shepton Showground, BA4 5RT on Sunday 16th August  is Europe’s largest free one-day show. It has two show rings, each of which will run a full programme of events throughout the day alongside trade stands, exhibits and entertainments.  The Mangledwurzels, Scrumpy & Western band, are performing at the show  and gates open at 9am. Find out more at http://www.midsomersetshow.org.uk/home.html