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GET WELL SOON 

A motorcycle cop was rushed to the hospital 

with an inflamed appendix. 

The doctors operated and advised him that 

all was well. However, the patrolman kept 

feeling something pulling at the hairs on his 

chest. Worried that it might be a second 

surgery the doctors hadn’t told him about, he 

finally got enough energy to pull his hospital 

gown down enough so he could look at what 

was making him so uncomfortable. 

Taped firmly across his hairy chest were three 

wide strips of adhesive tape, the ultra sticky 

kind. Written in large black letters was the 

sentence, “Get well soon! Love, from the 

nurse you gave a ticket to, last week!” 

KETCHUP 

A woman was trying hard to get the ketchup 

to come out of the bottle. During her struggle 

the phone rang so she asked her four-yearold 

daughter to answer the phone. 

“It’s the Doctor, Mummy” the child said to 

her mother. 

Then she added, “Mummy can’t come to the 

phone right now. She’s hitting the bottle.” 

HONEY, HAS ANYONE 

EVER TOLD YOU.... 

After the party, as the couple were driving 

home, the woman asked her husband, “Honey, 

has anyone ever told you how handsome, 

sexy and irresistible to women you are?” 

The flattered husband said, “No, dear they 

haven’t.” 

The wife yells, “Then what the hell gave you 

THAT idea at the party tonight?” 

JUST NEEDED THE CAR 

After shopping for most of the day, a couple 

return to find their car has been stolen. 

They go to the police station to make a full 

report. Then, a detective drives them back 

to the parking lot to see if any evidence can 

be found at the scene of the crime. To their 

amazement, the car has been returned. 

There is an envelope on the windshield with 

a note of apology and two tickets to a music 

concert. The note reads, “I apologise for taking 

your car, but my wife was having a baby 

and I had to hot-wire your ignition to rush her 

to the hospital. Please forgive the inconvenience. 

Here are two tickets for tonight’s concert 

of Garth Brooks, the country-and-western 

music star.” 

Their faith in humanity restored, the couple 

attend the concert and return home late. They 

find their house has been robbed. Valuable 

goods have been taken from thoughout the 

house, from basement to attic. And, there is a 

note on the door reading, “Well, you still have 

your car. I have to put my newly born kid 

through college somehow, don’t I?” 

CREDIT CARD 

A man receives a call from his Credit Card 

Company, “Sir, we have detected an unusual 

pattern of spending on your card, and we are 

calling to see if everything is alright.” 

“Yes,” replied the man. “My card was stolen 

over a month ago.” “Why didn’t you report 

your card as stolen?” asked the card company 

representative. The man replied, “Well, 

whoever stole my card is spending a lot less 

than my wife!”

The Editor’s bit 

Well the Met Office got it wrong...again. A mild winter? Really? I’m not sure many people 

apart from eskimos think -18 degees C is ‘mild’. How can you spend £200 million on a 

state of the art computer system and get worse results than the bloke who hangs a bit of 

seaweed out of his window? Not only that, but as well as cocking up the weather forecast, 

the head man at the Met Office got a 25% pay rise. Just like the average Government Minister 

then, make a cock of your job and still get the gold plated, pay and pension package. 

Good news; our M.P.s are no longer ripping the piss with their claims expenses. New 

rules are being put in place to stop the worst excess’. So, why aren’t more of them being 

prosecuted? If you work and claim benefits you shouldn’t, they come after you with force. 

If you’re an MP who had every bloody bill paid by us and then flipped your house to claim 

on another property, you mumble an apology and offer to pay some back and say you’ll 

stand down at the next General Election (taking your substantial exit payment on the way). 

Too easy. Out of 648 MPs, there are still too many whinging scroungers, who should be 

kicked out of office without the benefit of the very generous severance package and gold 

plated pension (that again we pay for). 

We’ve got a Facebook page. Why, well because I thought it might be fun. There, I’ve said 

it and what’s wrong with some fun? If you can bear to allow some fun into your life then 

follow the link at www.suit-boot.co.uk. Hooking up with like minded souls on Facebook 

to have a laugh, I understand, but, I ought to say though that I still don’t get the Facebook 

games like Farmville and the rest. What the heck is all that about? When you’re 85 (if any 

of us make it that far), will you think about how many virtual animals you raised in a farm? 

Or will you remember the great nights out with mates, drinking, laughing, loving even 

fighting and especially listening to live music? Let me guess... 

Woo Hoo, Valentine love is in the air! 

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Welcome back to the February edition of Suited and Booted. It 

seems like we have been away for ages but it was just one month. 

Crank up your musical year here! It costs only £8 per month to 

have your venue listed in this Gig Guide section. It’s free if you 

actually book an advert with us. 

Email suit_boot@yahoo.co.uk for more details. 

If you can’t afford £8 per month then you can still get your live 

music events listed in the centre pages for free. Mind if you can’t 

afford £8 to promote a gig, your problems are a lot bigger than 

getting a listing here! 

THE OLD BARN CLUB (01935 474764) in Yeovil has regular 

Saturday entertainment each month and new members are always 

welcome, just call and ask about joining. This month the duo, 

Breathless, provide the entertainment on the 6th followed on the 

13th by Lewis Hawkins who will be your early valentine. Take Two 

with Lui & Mimo on the 20th and then on the 27th, Penny Arcade 

make Saturday night great for you. A quick peek into March shows 

that The Backstreet Band will be performing on the 6th. 

Backstreet band 

THE QUICKSILVER MAIL (01935 424721) is on Hendford Hill in Yeovil.Fun at the Qucksilver 

Mail starts on Friday 5th with Karaoke by Addys Karaoke. On the 5th and 6th the pub is also 

hosting Mexican Food nights, get in there with the re-fried beans! On Valentines weekend, 

the Quicksilver have fantastic meals for you love birds. For your Valentine meal there will be a 

STOKE WORKING MEN’S CLUB 

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choice of 5 starters, 5 mains and 5 desserts 

available at 16.95 per person. Bonus time, 

every couple gets a bottle of wine to share. 

Live music on the 19th is delivered by the 

Stereoironics, (there’s a £5 ticket for this) 

and then on Friday 26th, Barry Paull will 

be performing as as Elvis. This is a charity 

fundraising gig and tickets are £5 with 

money going to the Hospice. On Sunday 21st 

February there will be a special Memorial 

40th Birthday party for Andy Lea; everyone 

who knew Andy is welcome. There will be a 

couple of bands playing and some of Andy’s 

Art and Photography will be on display. The 

friend who is organising the memorial is Chris 

Newman. 

THE LIBERAL CLUB (01935 423037) in Middle 

Street, Yeovil has the regular tea dances 

that happen each Thursday from 2pm till 

4pm. Bingo happens every Tuesday and Friday 

at 7.30pm and now at 1.30pm on Mondays. 

The Liberal club now has carvery meals 

available on both Sundays and Wednesdays; 

12-4pm at just £5.50. Entertainment this 

month starts with Bedrock who perform for 

you on Saturday 6th. On the 13th, get on 

your dancing shoes and get moving to the 

music made by Beat By 5 for the Valentine 

Dance. On Friday 27th, round of the month 

with a karaoke session hosted by Martin & 

Sue. 

THE CONSERVATIVE CLUB (01935 423815) 

is on Kingston in Yeovil and has three musical 

events for you to enjoy this month. On 

Saturday 13th, Rob Crocker and Wendy 

Bassett will be performing for you. Guests are 

welcome for this event although there is a £3 

door charge for non-members. On Saturday 

27th, The Backstreet Band will be playing at 

an open event. Entry is free for members but 

non-members will need to have £3 handy for 

the door charge. Last but not least event in 

February is a Jam Session at 4pm on Sunday 

28th. Just into March, the Blockbuster Quiz 

happens on Tuesday 2nd March. Entry is 

£2.50 per person and there are cash prizes to 

win. 

THE PALL TAVERN (01935 476521) on Silver 

Street in Yeovil has regular live music. This 

Entertainment at 

The Old Barn Club 

Old Barn Way, Yeovil, BA20 2NX 

February Events 

Sat 6th 

Breathless 

Sat 13th 

Lewis Hawkins 

Sat 20th 

Take Two 

with Lui & Mimo 

Sat 27th 

Penny Arcade 

Sat 6th March 

Backstreet Band 

Tel: 01935 474764 www.theoldbarnclub.com 

email: info@theoldbarnclub.com

The Armoury Inn 

1 The Park, Yeovil, BA20 1DY 

Yeovil’s premier pub for live sport! 

LIVE SPORT 

SHOWN ON 

2 BIG SCREENS 

AND 

3 TV SCREENS 

Accommodation available 

Contractors very welcome 

Tel:01935 471047 

month listen out for Cryin’ Out Loud on 

Saturday 6th followed by The Krays on the 

13th. There will almost certainly be something 

on the 20th but it was not confirmed as we 

went to press. On the 27th, listen to the Full 

Weller, the four piece from Taunton who are 

of course a Paul Weller tribute band. Gigs do 

tend to change, so keep yours eyes open for 

the Pall Tavern signboard outside the pub for 

the latest news. What about a web site folks? 

WOODS WINE BAR (01935 428129) in Middle 

Street Yeovil is the place for jazz. At Woods 

every Thursday night you can join in with the 

No Dots jam session or just listen in to those 

playing. In February the art exhibition features 

Gina Knowels. The entertainment starts on 

Friday 5th with G-Funk and a World music 

explosion from Afro 

beat through Latin 

and with DJ Gareth. 

On Saturday 6th, 

Kryptonite Prescription 

will be performing. 

The band features 

some well known local 

names including Jon 

Budzynski on Guitar 

and James Cullum on 

Bass. How do they 

sound? Really rather 

good, grown up in a 

good way, musically 

Kate Luxmoore 

adept and gosh darned interesting! Check them 

out at http://www.myspace.com/kryptoniteprescription. 

On Saturday 13th listen out 

for the Hard Road Blues Band and then on 

the 14th something different. On Sunday 14th, 

Beg + Co. promotions present a Valentine 

music special featuring Mojo, Dan ‘n’ Nick + 

Special Guest. The event starts at 6.30pm and 

is being hosted upstairs in Woods Wine Bar. An 

admission donation of £2 will be going to the 

‘Yeovil Pregnancy Crisis Centre’. Those naughty 

Dub Liberators appear on Friday 19th followed 

on Friday 26th by The Kate Luxmoore 

Group featuring Lekan Babalola. This is a 

ticket only gig; listen to samples here http:// 

www.myspace.com/thekateluxmooregroup. 

On Saturday 27th, Jim Blair will be playing 

some rootsy blues slide guitar. Support for this 

gig comes from Sunday West. That (we think) 

is about it for February. 

THE LABOUR CLUB (01935 ) on Central 

Road in Yeovil has regular weekend live

entertainment for you to enjoy. This month it 

starts with a Quiz on Tuesday 2nd (starting at 

8pm) but the music happens on Saturday 6th 

when Design will be performing for you. On 

the 13th, Meerkats create the music whilst 

resisting the overwhelming temptation to say 

“simples” in a russian accent. On Sunday 14th 

there is a special Valentines karaoke and 

they invite you to come along dressed up 

for a “Stars In Their Eyes” style special with 

supper. Put a bit of effort in though, there 

are prizes for the best dressed! There will be 

another Quiz Night on the 16th and then on 

the 20th, 

those 

Hurrikanes 

blow 

through 

with some 

cracking 

live music. 

The last 

Dale Fender Band 

act to play in February will be the Dale 

Fender Band, but you can also enjoy one 

of the regular bingo sessions that happen 

at the club. Tuesday bingo starts at 1pm, on 

Thursday it’s at 1.30 and 8pm whilst on a 

Saturday you can get your fix at 1pm. 

THE BLACK HORSE (01935 422259) on the 

Avenue in Yeovil (next to the hospital). Live 

music has now mostly moved to a Friday 

night. To start things off, the Ruby Blooze 

will be your performers on Friday 5th February. 

On Friday 19th, Steve Roberts will be 

your musical entertainer and then on the 

26th, Walking By Myself eases you into the 

weekend. Looking into March we see that 

Justin Daish will be performing on the 12th. 

If you are looking for somewhere to take the 

one you love on Valentines then try the Black 

Horse. £19.99 will get you a 3 course meal 

for two including a bottle of vino collapso. 

Marvellous. 

THE BEACH CAFÉ BAR (01935 ) is on Park 

Road in Yeovil and has regular entertainment 

throughout the month. In February the live 

music begins with The Topless Barmaids 

(what a thought!) performing on Sunday 14th 

from 6pm. Actually this is a five piece indie 

covers band but what a name to attract at- 

PIANO TUITION 

Milly Toomey- 

Riquelme teaches 

piano from beginners 

to advanced and her 

speciality is Cuban 

Piano. She studied 

for 10 years in Havana aquiring her 

Music Degree before becoming an 

International Artiste playing China 

and Europe with members of Buena 

Vista Social Club. 

Contact 07979 912975 

GUITAR TUITION 

Tom Toomey 

teaches beginners 

to advanced guitar. 

Lessons are adjusted 

to suit the individual 

needs of the pupil. 

Reasonable rates. 

Contact 07979 912975 

SAXOPHONE CLARINET 

& FLUTE LESSONS 

TERRY QUINNEY ring 07880611853

Yeovil Conservative Club 

Notice to Members 


Sat 13th February 

Rob Crocker & 

Wendy Bassett 

Guests Welcome £3 

Sat 27th February 

Backstreet Band 

Open Event non-members £3 

Sun 28th February 

Jam Session 4pm 

Tue 2nd March 

Blockbuster Quiz 

Entry £2.50 per head cash prizes 

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tention! Cryin’ Out Loud will be the band to 

get you rocking on the 21st at 6pm and then 

on the 27th, DJ Lancey will be running the 

Spanked Session from 9pm until 2am. Back to 

the live music on the 28th when the Krays will 

be belting out the tunes and just into March it’ll 

be the Dub Liberators at 6pm on the 7th. 

THE MERMAID INN (01935 817065) at the 

top of Bristol Road, Sherborne is fast becoming 

known as THE music venue of Sherborne 

with good live music playing every weekend. 

February kicks off on Friday 5th with Barry 

Paull’s ever professional tribute act as 

Elvis. On Friday12th join in with the regular 

monthly fun quiz, get there early as the tables 

are soon taken. On Saturday13th, listen out 

for “the Voice of Somerset” Tim Pitman and 

then on the 20th, energetic rockabilly band 

Memphis 56 will be performing. On Saturday 

27th listen to some classic rock from Mid Life 

Crisis. No Closure get you all fired up on the 

5th March and then on the 6th ska, reggae 

band, Skank Tank will get your body moving. 

THE PORTMAN ARMS (01935 862227) is a 

friendly welcoming public house in East Chinnock 

between Crewkerne and Yeovil. Music 

has come to an end for the time being as the 

pub team are movin on to pastures new. More 

news when we get it. 

THE WORKING MENS’ CLUB (01935 

823297) in Stoke-sub-Hamdon has live music 

in February that starts on the 13th when all 

round good guys, Storm will be performing 

for you. On Saturday 27th there will be a Neil 

Diamond tribute act and then on the 6th 

March, there will be a tribute to The Electric 

Light Orchestra (remember them?). Recent 

troubles with the roof at the club are hopefully 

behind them now. 

FLEUR-DE-LIS (01935 822510) on West 

Street in Stoke sub Hamdon has just one gig 

in February to enjoy. On the 19th, Bona Fide 

will provide the entertainment; there should 

be a few more gigs next month. 

GEORGE INN (01935 ) in Martock has an 

Open Mic Nights for you to take part in on 

the Tuesday 9th and Tuesday 23rd. On Friday 

26th those Dub Liberators will free you from

your musical constraints in a double bass and 

ukulele kind of way. 

THE SQUARE & COMPASS (01823 480467) 

at Windmill Hill, Ashill (between Taunton 

& Ilminster) has the 

superb Barn venue 

for live bands. There 

are two live events 

in February to be 

aware of. On the 1st, 

Richard Digance is 

back as multi-talented 

muscian and all-round 

good guy with an 

unamed Guest. On Saturday 27th, Paul Lamb 

& The King Snakes will be performing. Honestly 

if you enjoy harmonica or some rockin’ 

blues then get yourself to this gig. The man 

is a genius with the harp. A quick look into 

March reveals that on the 11th, Dr Feelgood 

(yes THAT Dr Feelgood) will be playing at the 

Barn. Now you KNOW that that’s going to be 

a quality night out! 

THE CROWN INN (01308 422037) on West 

Bay Road in Bridport has Saturday night music 

to liven up the weekend. Your adventure 

begins on the 6th 

with No Closure; 

great rocking stuff 

(is it just me who 

hears hints of Queens 

Of The Stoneage 

in their music?). 

Check for yourself at 

http://www.myspace. 

com/noclosureband. 

On the 13th, another 

band is performing 

No Closure 

Pic by Waxapple 

Richard Digance 

for the first time at 

the Crown. This time 

it is The Hurrikanes 

who bring their rock ‘n’ roll sound to the pub. 

They are followed on the 20th by The Mighty 

Acorns. Another new band populated with 

Bridport’s own home grown talent. Give them 

your support as they play rock covers old and 

new. It’s their first pub gig! Finally on the 27th, 

Slipped Disc are back at the Crown cranking 

out some quality sounds with a monster selection 

from their huge set list. Stay up to date 

The 

Quicksilver 

Mail 

Treat the one you 

love to a wonderful 

Valentine Meal 

Join us on either 

Saturday 13th 

or Sunday 14th 

February at the 

Quicksilver Mail in 

Yeovil 

Your Choice of: 

5 Starters 

5 Mains 

& 

5 Desserts 

@ £16.95 per person 

+ Every couple will 

get a 

FREE bottle of wine 

to share...nice 

Book Now! 

01935 424721

y visiting the web site http://thecrowninnbridport.blogspot.com. 

NO.10 CAFÉ BAR (01308 420032) No.10 in Bridport is busy each month with live music on 

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; Saturdays are DJ Nights. Once again Bridport’s compact 

venue will be filled to bursting with superb live music. Start your month on Tuesday 2nd February 

with Benny and Katy. On the 4th Mutter Slater is the 

man with the tunes and then on Friday 5th, Harry North 

introduces the weekend. Saturday night is DJ night and on 

the 6th it’s DJ Jimi Styx. Look out for Adam Sweet on the 

9th and then on Thursday 11th, Jonathan Cotton with 

guitar in hand brings some wonderful powerful vocals. On 

Friday 12th it’s Jack Harrison and then on Saturday 13th 

enjoy DJs Ways of The Mouth. On Tuesday 16th it’s Elijah 

Wolf followed on the 18th by John Ramon. Dave Griffiths 

is your man on the 19th and then on the 20th, DJ Dominic 

Brown spins the tunes. Tuesday 23rd has Pete Millson and 

Logan Carter creating the musical performance and then on the 25th there will be an Open 

Mic Night for you to strutt your funky stuff. Acoustic duo Shelby’s Elbows perform on the 26th 

and finally on Saturday 27th, DJ’s Ways of The Mouth make your weekend hop. 

THE ROPEMAKERS (01308 421255) in Bridport has music that begins on Thursday 4th at the 

Open Acoustic Night starting around 8.30pm. Join Dave and Anne Rickard for an open night 

of purely acoustic music. All musicians are welcome. On Friday 5th, it’s Charlie Khan and 

the Bullfrog Chorus at 9pm. The Inimitable Charlie Khan, a wandering bug eyed pup who 

skirts around the edges of reasonably respectable society much the same way mad drunks hang 

around outside banks to pester their clientelle; well that’s what it says on the web site anyway. 

Quirky off-beat music to move your soul, check it 

out at www.myspace.com/charliekhan. On Saturday 

6th, Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs create 

comedic musical mayhem and then on Sunday 7th 

you can join in with the Jam Session that starts at 

4.30pm. Friday 12th it’s Skank Tank a truly great 

find. Skank Tank are a new band, based in the south 

west of Britain. With a rocksteady rhythm section, 

unhinged brass and singers who are downright dastardly, 

an entertaining night is guaranteed for all. The 

six piece play a heady mix of ska and reggae, with 

the odd pirate song thrown in for good measure! 

Check their MySpace page www.myspace.com/ 

Shelby’s Elbows 

Skank-Tank 

skanktankband. Classic rock is the offering on Saturday 13th with Mojo delivering the good 

from 9pm. On Sunday 14th it’s Shelby’s Elbows at 4:30pm followed on Friday 19th by Cash 

Converted at 9pm; the south’s premier Johnny Cash tribute act. On Saturday 20th there is another 

Vinyl Saturday that runs from 10am to 3pm. An essential day for collectors of rock, pop, 

folk, blues, jazz and classical records more details at the web site www.vinylsaturday.co.uk. 

On Saturday 20th it’s Freak Circus at 9pm and then a complete change of pace on Monday 

22nd when the Sunset Café Stompers perform traditional style jazz at 8:00pm. Friday 26th sees 

Boy Le Monti - perform old skool ska and rocksteady grooves. This Dorset 5-piece who have a 

natural feel for the music they play; their audiences are compelled to groove. On Saturday 27th 

it’s the Bag of Rats -at 9:00pm performing their rich brew of musical styles. 

We do get asked for the phone numbers of bands and for those of you looking to book 

acts we are pleased to recommend:

DAVE SHAPTER 

ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY 

(01278 422821) 

And 

M.E. PROMOTIONS 

(ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY) 

Tel: (01935) 415169 or 

Mob: 07886 895340 

NEW CAREER 

Tom was in his early 50’s, retired and had 

started a second career. However, he just 

couldn’t seem to get to work on time. Every 

day, 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good 

worker, very sharp, so the Boss was in a quandary 

about how to deal with it. Finally, one 

day he called him into the office for a talk. 

“Tom, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic, 

you do a bang-up job, but you’re being late so 

often is quite bothersome.” 

“Yes, I know Boss, and I am working on it.” 

“Well good, you are a team player. That’s 

what I like to hear. It’s odd though, you’re 

coming in late. I know you’re retired from the 

Air Force. What did they say if you came in 

late there?” 

“They said, “Good morning, Wing Commander.” 

THAT MAN AGAIN 

Since his little affairs have come to light, several 

of Tiger Woods’ sponsors have dropped 

him. 

However, Pfizer has decided to sponsor him. 

They are making a new drug called Tiagra. It’s 

good for 18 holes 

�� 

Every Thursday Night 

‘NO DOTS’ jam session, call to book a slot. 

Fri 5th Feb 

G-Funk - World music explosion - Afro beat, 

Latin, DJ Gareth 

Sat 6th Feb 

Kryptonite Prescription 

Fri 12th Feb 

Lady J & The Gente 

Sat 13th Feb 

Hard Road Blues Band 

Sun 14th Feb 

Valentine music special for charity £2 

Fri 19th Feb 

The Dub Liberators 

Sat 20th Feb 

G-Funk Afro and World Dance DJ 

Fri 26th Feb 

The Kate Luxmoore group feat. Lekan Babalola. 

Ticket only 

Sat 27th Feb 

JIM BLAIR blues slide + Sunday West 

Woods Wine Bar - 70 Middle 

Street - Yeovil - BA20 1LU 

Telephone: 01935 428129 

Jazz

February 

Diary 

Unless stated otherwise, venues are in Yeovil 

Monday 1st February 

Richard Digance & Guest @ Square & 

Compass, Windmill Hill, Ashill 

Tuesday 2nd February 

Benny & Katy @ No.10, Bridport 

Wednesday 3rd February 

Robby Hect @ Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis 

Thursday 4th February 

Open Acoustic Night @ Ropemakers, Bridport 

Mutter Slater @ No.10, Bridport 

No Dots (Jam Night) @ Woods Wine Bar 

Friday 5th February 

Charlie Khan and the Bullfrog Chorus @ 

Ropemakers, Bridport 

Dub Liberators @ Beach & Barnicott, Bridport 

Barry Paull as Elvis @ Mermaid Inn, Sherborne 

Backstreet Band @ Backpackers, Glastonbury 

Ruby Blooze (3-6pm) @ Black Horse 

Harry North @ No.10, Bridport 

Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs @ Catash 

Inn, North Cadbury 

Indigo Blue @ Railway Hotel, Blandford 

Jinder @ Royal George, West Coker 

Cryin’ Out Loud @ Old Ship, Dorchester 

Freak Circus @ Victoria Hotel, Dorchester 

Saturday 6th February 

Ocean Drive @ Railway Hotel, Blandford 

Brass at the Octagon - Annual Brass Band 

Contest @ Octagon Theatre 

Lewis-Bandless Rude Boy @ Sherborne Ftball Club 

Bedrock @ Liberal Club 

Barracoodas @ Royal Oak, Ilminster 

Ginger Hitlas @ Royal George, West Coker 

The Underdogs @ Kings Arms, Blandford 

Kryptonite Prescription @ Woods Wine Bar 

Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs @ 

Ropemakers, Bridport 

Open Mic Night @ Barrington Oak 

Design @ Labour Club 

No Closure @ Crown Inn, Bridport 

Backstreet Band (Open Night) @ Yeovil Ex- 

Services & Social Club 

Cryin’ Out Loud @ Pall Tavern 

Sunday 7th February 

Jam Session (4.30pm) @ Ropemakers, Bridport 

Jam Session for Haiti Appeal @ Ropemakers, 

Bridport 

Julie Dunn & Andy Cristie (11am-1.30pm Jazz 

Brunch, booking needed) @ Eastbury Hotel, 

Sherborne 

SessionA9 @ David Hall, S.Petherton 

Monday 8th February 

Inglu & Hartley @ Orange Box 

Tuesday 9th February 

Open Mic Night @ George Inn, Martock 

Adam Sweet @ No.10, Bridport 

Wednesday 10th February 

Stephen K Amos (Comedy) @ Octagon Theatre 

@ Thursday 11th February 

Little Baroque Company (Italian Trio Sonatas) @ 

Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis 

Syd Lawrence Orchestra @ Octagon Theatre 

Jonathan Cotton @ No.10, Bridport 

James Hollingsworth @ Kings Arms, Weymouth 


Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock (Rock Show) 

@ Octagon Theatre 

Lady J & The Gente @ Woods Wine Bar 

Skank Tank @ Ropemakers, Bridport 

Wurzels & Who’s Afeard @ Cheese & Grain , 

Frome 

Ceilidh featuring Dyer:Cummings @ North 

Cadbury Village Hall 

Jack Harrison @ No.10, Bridport 


Valentine Dance with Beat By 5 @ Liberal Club 

Hard Road Blues Band @ Woods Wine Bar 

Mojo @ Ropemakers, Bridport 

Tim Pitman @ Mermaid Inn, Sherborne 

Storm @ Stoke sub Hamdon Wrkng Men’s Club 

Meerkats @ Labour Club 

The Hurrikanes @ Crown Inn, Bridport 

Colin Elswood @ Yeovil Ex-Services & Social 

Club 

Rob Crocker & Wendy Bassett @ Conservative 

Club 

Jimmy Cricket (Comedy) @ Octagon Theatre 

Ceilidh featuring Dyer:Cummings @ East 

Coker Village Hall 

The Krays @ Pall Tavern 

Helen Watson with Mark Creswell & Dave 

Bowie @ David Hall, S.Petherton 

The Graduates @ Royal Oak, Ilminster 


Music Charity event (see article later in mag) @ 

Woods Wine Bar 

Shelby’s Elbows (4.30pm) @ Ropemakers, 

Bridport 

The Topless Barmaids (6pm-9pm) @ Beach 

Café Bar 

Tuesday 16th February 

Elijah Wolf @ No.10, Bridport 


John Ramon @ No.10, Bridport 

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Cash Converted @ Ropemakers, Bridport 

Dub Liberators @ Woods Wine Bar 

Stereoironics (£5) Quicksilver Mail 

Ruby Blooze @ Lamplighters, Crewkerne 

Stereoironics @ Quicksilver Mail 

Ceilidh featuring Dyer:Cummings @ Horton 

Village Hall 

Bona Fide @ Fleur De Lis, Stoke sub Hamdon 

Dave Griffiths @ No.10, Bridport 


Freak Circus @ Ropemakers, Bridport 

Folk Night @ Evershot Village Hall 

Memphis 56 @ Mermaid Inn, Sherborne 

Storm @ Royal Oak, Ilminster 

The Hurrikanes @ Labour Club 

The Mighty Acorns @ Crown Inn, Bridport 

Double Dealing @ Yeovil Ex-Services & Social 

Club 

Ceilidh featuring Dyer:Cummings @ Leigh 

Village Hall 

Under Fire @ Railway Hotel, Blandford 

Martin Simpson @ David Hall, S.Petherton 

James Hollingsworth @ Nags Head, Lyme Regis 

Sunday 21st February 

Freddy Kempf & Katja Laemmerman (Piano & 

Violin) @ Octagon Theatre 

Cryin’ Out Loud (6pm-9pm) @ Beach Café Bar 

Jam Session (4pm) @ Hope & Anchor, Bridport 

Monday 22nd February 

Sunset Café Stompers (8pm) @ Ropemakers, 

Bridport 

Tuesday 23rd February 

Open Mic Night @ George Inn, Martock 

Pete Millson and Logan Carter @ No.10, 

Bridport 

Wednesday 24th February 

Comedy Cavern (7pm door £7.50) @ 

Barrington Oak 

Jam Session (New Event 8pm) @ King’s Head, 

Chard 


The Avalonian Free State Choir @ Martock 

Church 

Open Mic Night @ No.10, Bridport 


Barbara Dickson @ Octagon Theatre 

The Kate Luxmoore group feat. Lekan Babalola. 

Ticket only @ Woods Wine Bar 

Boy Le Monti @ Ropemakers, Bridport 

Tiny Face Experience 9pm @ Beach Cafe Bar 

John Ramon @ Catash In, North Cadbury 

Backstreet Band @ Tom Brown’s, Dorchester 

Barry Paull as Elvis (Chairty event £5) 

Quicksilver Mail 

Restless @ George Inn, Weymouth 

Dub Liberators @ George Inn, Martock 

Toxic Fruitcake @ Railway Hotel, Blandford 

Shelby’s Elbows @ No.10, Bridport 

The Unfaithful @ Royal Oak, Ilminster 


Jim Blair & Sunday West @ Woods Wine Bar 

Bag Of Rats @ Ropemakers, Bridport 

Ship Of Fools (Charity fundraiser £6 6.30pm) @ 

Evershot Village Hall 

Southern County @ Montacute Working Men’s 

Club 

Cryin’ Out Loud @ Royal Oak, Ilminster 

Real Deal @ The Westminster 

Dub Liberators @ Lord Nelson, Norton sub 

Hamdon 

Tom Toomey @ Kings Head, Bradpole, Bridport 

Phil Beer (solo) @ West Buckland Village Hall 

Mid Life Crisis @ Mermaid Inn, Sherborne 

Paul Lamb & The Kingsnakes @ Square & 

Compass, Windmill Hill, Ashill 

Neil Diamond Tribute @ Stoke sub Hamdon 

Working Men’s Club 

The Dale Fender Band @ Labour Club 

Slipped Disc @ Crown Inn, Bridport 

Backstreet Band (Open Event £3 for nonmembers) 

@ Conservative Club 

ThunderRock (Tim Bromfield) @ Bakers Arms, 

Martock 

Chris Rainbow @ Yeovil Ex-Services & Social 

Club 

The Full Weller @ Pall Tavern 


Seedy Cases @ Foresters Arms, East Coker 

The Krays (6pm-9pm) @ Beach Café Bar 

Jam Session (4pm) @ Conservative Club 

Custer’s Last Blues Band @ Hope & Anchor, 

Bridport 

Performers’ Night @ David Hall, S.Petherton 

Thursday 4th March 

Chrios Eldred Jazz Trio @ Marine Theatre, Lyme 

Regis 

Friday 5th March 

No Closure @ Mermaid Inn, Saherborne 

Out n Running @ The Arrow 

Saturday 6th March 

Skank Tank @ Mermaid Inn, Saherborne 

Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra @ Stoke sub 

Hamdon Working Men’s Club 

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NAUGHTY BOYS 

A couple had two little boys, Johnny was 

8 and Billy was 10, who were excessively 

mischievous. The two were always getting 

into trouble and their parents could be assured 

that if any mischief occurred in their 

town, their two young sons were in some way 

involved. 

The parents were at their wits end as to what 

to do about their sons’ behaviour. The mother 

had heard that a Vicar in town had been 

successful in disciplining children in the past, 

so she asked her husband if he thought they 

should send the boys to speak with the Vicar. 

The husband said, “We might as well. We 

need to do something before I really lose my 

temper!” 

The Vicar agreed to speak with the boys, but 

asked to see them individually. Johnny went 

to meet with him first. The churchman sat the 

boy down and asked him sternly, “Where is 

God?” 

Johnny made no response, so the clergyman 

repeated the question in an even sterner tone, 

“Where is God?” 

Again Johnny made no attempt to answer, 

so the clergyman raised his voice even more 

and shook 

his finger in 

Johnny’s face, 

“WHERE IS 

GOD?” 

At that Johnny 

bolted from 

the room and 

ran directly 

home slamming 

himself 

in his closet. 

Billy followed him into the closet and said, 

“What happened?” 

Johnny replied, “We are in BIG trouble now 

Billy. They can’t find God and they’re blaming 

it on us!” 

PRAYERS AT WEST WALL 

A female BBC journalist heard about a very 

old Jewish man who had been going to the 

Western Wall in Jerusalem to pray, twice a day, 

every day, for a long, long time. 

So she went to check it out. She went to the 

Western Wall and there he was, walking slowly 

up to the holy site. 

She watched him pray and after about 45 minutes, 

when he turned to leave, using a cane 

and moving very slowly, she approached him 

for an interview. 

‘Pardon me, sir, I’m Rebecca Smith from the 

BBC. What’s your name? 

‘Morris Fishbien,’ he replied. 

‘Sir, how long have you been coming to the 

Western Wall and praying?’ 

‘For about 60 years.’ 

‘60 years! That’s amazing! What do you pray 

for?’ 

‘I pray for peace between the Christians, Jews 

and the Muslims.’ 

‘I pray for all the wars and all the hatred to 

stop. ‘ 

‘I pray for all our children to grow up safely 

as responsible adults, and to love their fellow 

man.’ 

‘How do you feel after doing this for 60 

years?’ 

‘Like I’m talking to a bloody wall.’ 

TOMMY COOPER STYLE 

1. Phone answering machine message - 

“...If you want to buy marijuana, press the hash 

key...” 

2. A guy walks into the psychiatrist wearing only 

Clingfilm for shorts. The shrink says, “Well, I 

can clearly see you’re nuts.” 

3. I went to buy some camouflage trousers the 

other day but I couldn’t find any.

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MATELOT 

An ageing retired sailor decided to go back 

to his old dockside pub to see if Big Gerty 

was still on the game there. 

He was surprised to see her sitting in the 

corner, bought her a drink and went over. 

They chatted for a while, then she invited 

him to her home across the way. 

They were soon in bed and the old matelot 

was hammering away on top. 

‘How am I doing Gerty’? he asked. 

‘About three knots captain’, Gerty replied. 

‘You’re knot hard, you’re knot in and you’re 

knot going to get your bloody money back. 

£5 MEAL TASTES GREAT! 

In the never-never land between Christmas 

and New Year I needed to escape the 

confines of the home. After having spent 

too long in the middle of Yeovil, I headed 

up Hendford Hill feeling hungry. 

Of course! Pop in to the Quicksilver for a 

bite of lunch and something to quench the 

thirst. 

The Quicksilver has been running a £5 

lunch menu for a while now. The usual 

favourites are there but on this occasion it 

was a beef casserole I ordered. 

The food arrived quickly and the portion 

on the plate was generous given the price. 

In addition there was a bowl of vegetables 

including boiled potatoes, broccoli and 

carrots. All cooked long enough not be too 

crunchy but still with some ‘bite’. Excellent! 

As a quick lunch mid-week, it was ideal, the 

drink was extra, but for around £7 in total I 

had a thoroughly tasty and satisfying meal. 

It has to be healthier than another burger 

joint offering too! 

Time is often tight on a lunch break but 

you can phone ahead and pre-order meals 

so that the waiting time is at an absolute 

minimum. 

The Quicksilver’s web site is: 

http://www.quicksilvermail.com/ 

AVALONIAN FREE STATE 

CHOIR IN MARTOCK 

The Avalonian Free State Choir have been 

engaged to sing in All Saints Church, Martock at 

7.30pm on Thursday 25th February. This 16-24 

strong group of singers have given concerts in 

Wells Cathedral every year since 2006 and will 

also be singing there soon after the Martock date. 

The choir was originally founded in 1992 to sing 

traditional and contemporary English folk songs 

and carols, but by 2004 they had widened both 

their repertoire and the range of venues at which 

they sing. They tailor their programme to suit each 

venue and have become an integral and much 

loved part of the music scene in Glastonbury 

and the surrounding community, singing in 

churches, halls & private homes at holidays, 

festivals, weddings and seasonal celebrations. 

They regularly sing at the “Celebration of Voice” 

festival at Stourhead Gardens, where they have 

been much praised, yet also sing for the WI and at 

three Respite Homes in the area. 

The Avalonian Free State Choir is an 

unaccompanied “natural voice” choir with a 

repertoire of songs from all around the World, 

including the awe-inspiring stillness of sacred 

and gospel songs from Greece & Georgia and 

heartbreaking melodies from Bulgaria. 

They performed regularly at Glastonbury Music 

Festival until 2007 and have been on the Main 

Stage three times. Michael Eavis, the organiser, 

said in 2004: “The greatest thing about the 

Avalonian Free State Choir is the way they 

translate music into a joyful and almost theatrical 

experience.” 

Their CD “Long Live Life” is sold out and the 

latest, covering their World Songs, will be released 

shortly. Their earlier tapes are still available. The 

choir has a reputation for its unique repertoire, 

stunning tunes and high standard of a capella 

singing, reminiscent of The Blagovest Ensemble. 

Tickets £5 at the door or£4 in advance from 

Martock News & Martock Gallery or by phoning 

01935 822706

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CHARITY GIG DORCH. 

On Saturday 13th February at the Princess 

Marquee, Dorchester Town Football Club 

from 7pm there will be a charity musical 

event. 

Bands playing include Howling at the Moon, 

Jigsaw, The Dinner-Ladies and the Bob Dylan 

tribute band. Tickets are £10 and the money 

raised is in aid of Steve Charles ( ex front man 

of Nobby’s Cousins) who is suffering from 

thoat cancer. 

You can find out more about Steve and other 

events related to this cause at the web site: 

www.hafhaf.co.uk 

PHIL BEER @ W.BUCKLAND 

Phil Beer features in a Solo Concert at 7:30pm 

on Saturday 27th February at West Buckland 

Village Hall. 

Tickets cost£10 and to find out more please 

contact Dave Williams on 01823 664867 or 

email dave@andandrea.fsnet.co.uk. 

West Bay Road, Bridport 

Sat 6th 

Sat 13th 

Sat 20th 

Sat 27th 

February Rocks... 

No Closure 

At last a chance to see this stonking 

rock band from Somerset playing in 

Bridport. This band has to be seen 

to be fully appreciated, they write 

and record their own songs but also 

have a set full or great covers from 

artists such as Linkin Park, Daughtry, 

Metallica and Audioslave. They always 

like to rock out but also retain a sense 

of melody so that everyone can enjoy 

their gigs. Check out their web site for 

further details . 

www.myspace.com/noclosureband 

The Hurrikanes 

Appearing here for the first time, The 

HurriKanes will come storming in 

and deliver a fantastic Rock & Roll 

evening with their fantastic 60’s 

era music. Another new flavour to 

sample, not to be missed !! 

The Mighty Acorns 

A new 4 piece band who play Old and 

New Rock Covers from Hendrix up 

to Kings Of Leon. All local lads from 

Bridport, who love their music ! 

This is their first pub gig, so come and 

give them some support . . 

There is Jack on Rhythm guitar and 

Lead Vocals, Danny on Lead Guitar 

and Backing Vocals, Paul On Bass And 

Backing Vocals and Vince On Drums. 

Slipped Disc 

A two guitar Rock Band with a big 

sound and good audience rapport. 

This is no random collection of 

songs. The sets are carefully worked 

out to produce a dynamic. This band 

is renowned for its big second half of 

the set which always gets people on 

their feet and with a set list of over 

50 songs it doesn’t get old . . . 

- unlike the band - doh! 

Further information available at 

http://thecrowninnbridport.blogspot.com 

http://www.lemonrock.com/crowninn 

Tel: 01308 422037

VALENTINE CHARITY GIG 

On Sunday 14th February, Beg + Co. 

promotions present a Valentine music special 

featuring MOJO, Dan ‘n’ Nick + a Special 

Guest. The event starts at 6.30pm and is being 

hosted upstairs in Woods Wine Bar on Middle 

Street, Yeovil. 

An admission donation of £2 will be going 

to the ‘Yeovil Pregnancy Crisis Centre’. 

Yeovil Pregnancy Crisis Centre provides a 

free and confidential counselling service for 

women and their partners in Yeovil and the 

surrounding area. More information about the 

centre does can be found on their web site; 

http://www.ypcc.co.uk. 

NEW JAM CHARD 

The Kings Head in Chard, Somerset, holds 

its inaugural jamming session on Wednesday 

24th February from 8pm. All musicians 

and singers welcome for an evening of fun 

and entertainment in a warm and friendly 

atmosphere. Please contact Nic (many of you 

will know him!) on 01460 65729. 

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SAT 13TH - VALENTINE DANCE 

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EXTRA BINGO EVERY MONDAY - EYES DOWN 1.30PM 

NEW CARVERY SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY 12PM – 4PM 

Open: 9AM - Late All Members & Families Welcome - Full Kitchen Menu Available. 

For further details and membership enquiries please telephone: 

Tel 01935 423037 - Yeovil Liberal Club, 94 Middle Street

Valentine 

Meals 

It’s that time of year again when lovers reaffirm their feelings for each 

other with gifts, tokens of love and a wonderful meal out. This year we 

have a few suggestions for you if you have been wondering where to go. 

The Quicksilver Mail on Hendford Hill in Yeovil is offering 

Valentine meals on both Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th February. Join 

them on either Saturday 13th or Sunday 14th for a choice of: 

5 Starters, 5 Mains and 5 Desserts for just 16.95 per person. In addition 

every couple will receive a FREE bottle of wine to share. Make your booking 

now by calling 01935 424721. 

The Black Horse on the Avenue in Yeovil (very near the hospital) 

will be hosting Valentine lunches on Sunday 14th. For a very modest 

£19.99 for two people, you get a three course lunch and a bottle of wine. 

The starter is a choice of prawns, pate or garlic bread. The main mail is a 

choice of roast meats and the desert is a choice of raspberry pavlova or 

chocolate gateaux. To make your meal booking call the Black Horse on 

01935 422259. 

If you are going your own way and plan to cook a meal at home, perhaps you 

should keep in mind the list of the most effective aphrodisiac foods. 

Chocolate: Naughty, sinful & the smell works on the emtional part of the brain. 

Garlic: Dilates the blood vessels to energize the body, especially ‘those’ parts. 

Safron: Is said by some to stimulate the erogenous zones! 

Oysters: It worked for Casanova, what about you? Said to increase sex hormones! 

Asparagus: Rich in vitamin E and associated with both fertility & sexual function 

Ginger: This spicy root is said to increase sexual gratification. 

Champagne: Casanova swore by its power to seduce women, perhaps it just 

lowers inhibitions?

AROUND 

THE ARTS 

CENTRES 

OK I’d like to to talk to you, yes you, who happens to be reading 

this page of Suited and Booted. You see this page seems 

to be the wet lettuce leaf of Suited and Booted. The not very 

satisfying desert trolley after a fine meal. 

Allow me to explain. This page generates close to zero reader 

feedback. In eight years I think I have received just one email in 

support of its content. It generates zero revenue, I see adverts 

for theatre productions in other journals but not in this one. 

In short, I am begining to question it’s continued existence. If you art loving, 

theatre loving types want to see it continue then engage, communicate, spend 

money, hassle, shout, scream at the Editor or otherwise show that you at least 

have an interest in having these pages continue. You see there are other folk 

who could be here and would spend money to be here. 

If this humble Editor is doing a shit job of providing what you want, then say so. 

If you have been dying to place an advert but didn’t know how, then say so. 

A resounding silence will tell me that these pages should be put to other uses. 

A deluge of letters and emails will at least let me know that someone out there 

reads this section. 

It’s your call. If other journals are covering your needs then this one will move 

on. If you have advertising money to spend, then shout. If the loss of local theatre 

news would be a mini-disaster then shout. Otherwise it will be game over; 

these pages will be then used for other purposes. 

Suited & Booted has provided a free platform for the promotion of the theatrical 

and visual arts for eight years and it’s time to re-evaluate that position. In 

a media market that is the most brutal and unforgiving in recent history, the 

magazine has to ensure its own survival and match what it provides to what the 

readers ask for. 

Some will moan about the potentail loss of their free PR and still do nothing 

about it. Some will say that this is a harsh view to take, but each and every 

week there is a publican who would pay to be on these pages. There are bands 

who would love to get their first “in print” break and I dare say there are painters 

who would love to have a picture of their work shown right here. 

Perhaps you have some cracking ideas about how these pages should be, in 

which case get in touch. If, as I suspect, there is nothing more than a resounding 

silence, a virtual tumbleweed of reply rolling across the dusty, empty plain, 

then I will have had my answer, just as surely as if you had written it in block 

capitals on parchment paper. 

Over to you, I’m waiting to hear what you have to say. John The Editor 

Email: suit_boot@yahoo.co.uk 

Fax: 01935 477597

THE OCTAGON THEATRE in Yeovil (01935 422884) Check the web site for up to date information 

www.octagon-theatre.co.uk. 

THE DAVID HALL ARTS CENTRE in South Petherton (01460 240340) Tickets for events can be 

booked and paid for via the website www.thedavidhall.org.uk .They can also be purchased 

at N & D News in South Petherton and reserved by calling 01460 240 340 or by e-mailing 

boxoffice@thedavidhall.org.uk. More details of the films can be found at www.pethertonpictureshow.com 

or, phone 01460 240 340. 

THE SWAN THEATRE is in Park Street, Yeovil (01935 428646) For news about new productions 

and visiting shows keep an eye on the theatre web site by going to www.swan-theatre. 

co.uk. 

ILMINSTER MEETING HOUSE (01460 55783) in Ilminster has now been renamed Ilminster 

Arts Centre at The Meeting House. It still hosts a wide range of art exhibitions and workshops 

throughout the year though. For more information go to www.themeetinghouse.org.uk. 

THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (07502 189717) is on Brewery Lane in Ilminster. For more information 

and to keep up to date, take a look at the web site www.thewarehousetheatre.org.uk. 

THE MARINE THEATRE (01297 442312) in Lyme Regis is well known for hosting musical events 

but it also plays host other arts based endeavours. For updates on all events at the Marine Theatre 

check their web site www.marinetheatre.com 

TOWN MILL GALLERIES (01297 443579) on Mill Lane in Lyme Regis. Further details from the 

Town Mill website www.townmill.org.uk 

ELECTRIC COMEDY BRIDPORT 

Electric Comedy, Dorset’s biggest comedy club returns, brings the absolute biggest and best names in 

stand-up comedy to the beautiful Electric Palace in Bridport 

every month. With previous acts including Russell Howard, 

Lee Mack, Ardal O’ Hanlon, Sean Hughes and many more it’s 

fast becoming renowned as the best comedy show in the south 

west. The February show sees the return of the star of Live At 

The Apollo and Have I Got News For You regular: Reginald D 

Hunter! 

Alabama born Reginald D Hunter is one of the hottest and 

most talked about comedians in the country right now. Since 

starting out in comedy in the USA as a dare by a friend, Reginald’s 

career has gone from strength to strength and he’s now 

a household name from barnstorming appearances on Live At 

The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Never 

Mind The Buzzcocks and more. Reginald has been nominated 

for comedy’s biggest prize, the prestigious Perrier award an 

unprecedented 3 times. His stand-up performances perfectly 

combine his love of acting with his great passion for seeing the 

funnier side of life. This potent blend of down to earth honesty and hilarious anecdotes about his life and 

relationships has captivated audiences worldwide and been the bedrock of his success. 

“He shimmers with stage presence and his comic timing is sharp enough to burst balloons.” - The Independent 

“One of the most brilliantly unpredictable comics in the country” - Sunday Times 

Joining Reginald will be the UK’s leading Comedian/Magician and E4 regular Pete Firman ‘More magic than 

Dumbledore on a good day!’ And resident host, Canadian comic Craig Campbell who’s brilliantly crafted 

travel tales and unique view as life as a Canadian in the UK never fail to surprise. 

WEDNESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY TICKETS: £10 - DOORS 7PM 

BOX OFFICE: 01308 428 354 or online at www.electricpalace.org.uk

DIRECTORY ENQUIRIES 

Caller: “I’d like the number of the Argoed 

Fish Bar in Cardiff please”. 

Operator: “I’m sorry, there’s no listing. Is the 

spelling correct?” 

Caller: “Well, it used to be called the Bargoed 

Fish Bar but the ‘B’ fell off”. 

Then there was the caller who asked for a 

knitwear company in Woven. 

Operator: “Woven? Are you sure?” 

Caller: “Yes. That’s what it says on the label; 

Woven in Scotland “. 

On another occasion, a man making heavy 

breathing sounds from a phone box told a 

worried operator: 

“I haven’t got a pen, so I’m steaming up the 

window to write the number on”. 

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beach 

Monday Night 

Tuesday Night 

Wednesday Night 

HAITI JAM SESSION 

A “Monster Jam 

Session” is being 

planned at The 

Ropemakers, West 

Street, Bridport 

on Sunday February 

7th starting at 

4:30pm to raise 

funds for aid for the 

recent disaster in Haiti. 

The Ropemakers are appealing to all musicians 

in the area to come along and play. 

They are also inviting anybody who would like 

to just participate as part of the audience. 

This should be a great event for anybody who 

wishes to take part. Any musicians that are 

able to attend are asked to let the pub know 

asap so that they can plan the event. If you are 

interested, would you please let them know by 

email at: 

www.facebook.com/l/9c87f;www.theropemakers.com. 

Live sports, £2 selected bottles 

Karaoke 9pm-late, £1 entry, £2 selected drinks, 

karaoke competition- cash prizes 

Live Sports with Drinks Promos 

Thursday Night The Recession Session - £16 all inclusive Doors open 9pm 

Friday Night 

Saturday Night 

Sunday 

Entertainment from DJ Rixta, VIP bar open from 9pm 

with drinks from 99p, also available for private hire 

Entertainment from DJ Roger, VIP bar open from 9pm 

with drinks from 99p 

Live sports from midday, live music from 6pm, good 

hot food served from 3pm, £2 selected bottles all day 

£2.50 on selected pints ‘til 6pm 

Live Sky Sports HD and ESPN, Big Screen & 4 large HD TVs 

Haiti Earthquake 

Picture by Daily Mirror 

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See Our Entry In The Gig Guide 

3 Park Road, Yeovil, BA20 1BZ Tel: 01935 414995

BATMAN IN STILETTOS 

Three women, one engaged, one a mistress 

and one married, decide to treat their men by 

wearing black leather bras, stiletto heels and a 

leather face mask. 

The engaged woman says 

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