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Swopping Somerset for London

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My timing hasn’t been great this weekend when I, for reasons attached to what I still call “my paid job”, swopped the peaceful surroundings of Dulcote for a busy City life in London during probably one of the most fantastic sunny spells we have had all summer!

Its been great to catch up with friends in the evening and to also see “War Horse” in Drury Lane (well recommended to anyone visiting London) but I’m already pining for The White House and country living.  Can’t wait to return on Monday evening and breathe in the fresh air, re-join my family and  enjoy an enthusiastic welcome from Bob.

 

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.

Jam making at The White House

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The weather here at The White House Dulcote seems very Autumnal and at the weekend our thoughts turned to jam making.  Our shelves are now groaning with Blackberry jam following my foraging trip with my good friend Ros (and more later about her bravery when Bob attracted the attention of a fieldful of young cows…..)

Sunday saw us turn our attention to the ancient plum tree in the kitchen garden and I’m pleased to report that the jars of plum jam have now joined the blackberry ready for our next guests to arrive and taste them.

Lucy and I gathered a huge basketful from the lower hanging branches with the aid of a step ladder but we had to enlist Rod and a lacrosse stick to reach higher hanging fruit.  Me thinks he enjoyed hitting me on the head with a load of plums just a little too much…………………

Poldark films in Wells

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No sooner has filming for the prequel to Snow White and the Huntsman finished and we are ready to welcome more film crews.  The Wells Journal has reported that:

“POLDARK fans should get their binoculars at the ready as the series is set to film in Wells next month.  Filming of the second series of the hit show started in Cornwall on Monday but the crews are due to film scenes outside The Crown and in Wells Market Place in a few weeks’ time.”

Its really not surprising that the area is such a hit with film makers. With stunning architecture, and a long history, as well as outstanding natural beauty, it creates the perfect background for every period film.

Hopefully The White House will get to see some of the starts in action.

Read more: http://www.wellsjournal.co.uk/Grab-binoculars-comes-Poldark/story-27766900-detail/story.html#ixzz3leiTf8nv

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

 

 

Sad news for foodies in Wells

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We were really disappointed to find that The Old Spot, our favorite restaurant in Wells, has closed until further notice.  Unsure why, as the place was always very full and the food was absolutely superb.

However, we shouldn’t be too despondent, there are still lots of great places to eat close by, and we have a new recommendation that we are keen to try out, at The Poachers Pocket in Chelynch, Shepton Mallet.