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PERFORMANCE

68. THOMAS DOLBY 70. SUNSET RIDGE “Thomas Dolby, five-time Grammy nominee, reveals his secrets of the music industry, “The Electric Broom Cupboard’s annual mini-festival of original music. Line-up includes and shares a unique history of music technology. His new book The Speed of Sound is Palooka 5 (above), Karen, The Haywains, Design, Gris-de-Lin, Psycodaisies, Max.” the view from the ultimate insider, as well as that of a technology pioneer whose 9 July: Prince of Wales, HAM HILL, near Yeovil, , TA14 6RW. 1 - 8pm. Free groundbreaking ideas have helped shaped our lives today.” entry. Suggested donation £5. All profits to the Murray Parish Trust. 20 July: Powell Theatre, Abbey Road, SHERBORNE. 7.30pm. £5. 21 July: Cheese and Grain, . 7.30pm. £12. www.winstonebooks.co.uk

69. THE GODNEY 71. FOLK FESTIVAL “This friendly festival is held in the idyllic setting of Priddy Village Green high on the 69. GATHERING beautiful Mendip Hills AONB near Wells in Somerset. Now in its 26th year this festival “The Godney Gathering has quickly established itself as the UK’s number 1 single day has a reputation for exciting new folk. The weekend also provides great music and micro festival, achieving outstanding reviews both locally as well as nationally. Attracting dance workshops, yoga sessions, a club tent, an excellent craft and traders market, 4,999 people over 10.5 hours, being entertained by seven stages and over 75 guided archaeology walks, plus a full programme of children’s entertainment and much performances. 2017 genuinely represents the biggest and best to date. Line-up includes more. Line-up includes Flook (above), Jamie Smith’s Mabon, Faustus, The Shee, Tom The Darkness, Dub Pistols (above), Ferocious Dog, Nathan Grisdale, The Bar Steward McConville, Kitty Macfarlane, Topette, Laura Beth Salter and Jenn Butterworth, Jim Sons of Val Doonican, Whitehall Parade, The Mini Band, The Leylines, Shoot the Moon.” Causley Trio, Leon Hunt Trio, Mawkin, Adam Holmes, Talisk, Effra, Gadarene, Lasair, 15 July: Garslade Farm, GODNEY, , BA5 1RX. £25. Medicine Creek, Perkelt, Ushti Baba.” www.thegodneygathering.com. 8 - 10 July: Priddy Green, PRIDDY, Somerset, BA5 3BB. www.priddyfolk.org.

NEXT ISSUE Bath Gilbert & Sullivan Society Martock Church (TA12 6JL) 8th July at 7.30pm

TO LET - Converted Barn with Studio / Gallery SOMERSET ART WEEKS in flower meadows with sea views on Jurassic Coast

Large converted stone barn with 3 beds and 3 baths with adjoining but self contained studio / gallery / classroom with own kitchen, shower SUPPLEMENT room and bedroom gardens, access to stabling / grazing and camp fields An hour of songs from several operas and a fully Currently used as holiday accommodation, wedding venue and for costumed performance of activity holidays / retreats (art, yoga / well being, music, literary events) Available from late Autumn “Trial by Jury” £12 on door or £10 from Contact Karen: 01929 425049 / email [email protected] September and October 01935 822706

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