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Feature Great nights out at the Drum

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ne of the area’s favourite pubs is back in safe hands once more.

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The Beardshaw family have taken over the Drum and Monkey, Kenn Road, Kenn, having run the pub six years ago.

And for Mike, Kelly, Stefan and Laura the task of making the pub as successful as it was back then has already started and they are looking forward to welcoming guests old and new.

The pub has great wine and some great food, and the Beardshaw’s have brought back the pub classics and favourites to the menu.

They host some cracking food themed nights, including Steak supper night on Wednesdays and an all you can eat

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Caribbean buffet on Mondays from May 27.

While the food and drink are impressive they are matched by the entertainment the Drum and Monkey has to offer.

Jazz on Sundays starts on May 26 with The New Society jazz Band from 4-7pm, quiz night is every Wednesday at 9pm and on Thursday, May 30, Paul Da Vinci, lead singer of The Rubettes, takes centre stage. Tickets are £20 and include a two course meal.

The Drum and Monkey is one of the oldest pubs in the area and got its name from the fairs that used to be held on the local moors and was used as a meeting place for travellers and country folk alike who came to do business.

It is still much loved today, so why not give it a visit.

For more information telephone 01275 873433, email info@ drumandmonkeykenn. co.uk or visit www. drumandmonkeykenn. co.uk.

After six years away, Mike, Kelly, Stefan and Laura are back and would like to welcome friends old and new!

Fabulous Tribute Acts and Famous Faces....Watch this Space!

Tel. 01275 873433 Email: info@drumandmonkeykenn.co.uk Web: www.drumandmonkeykenn.co.uk

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Community News Editors Note The sun has finally been shining and hopefully there will be more of the same in June.

There is some big news about the Marlen’s Festival in Community News, and for those who fancy a spectacular day out then the International Air Day at Royal Naval Air Station, Yeovilton is the place to go. See the What’s On section for more information.

Also in this month’s Clevedon Living is a Caring for the Elderly feature.

With Father’s day taking place on Sunday, June 16 we have some great gift ideas for dads in our Father’s Day Feature.

We also have the regular features that we know you like reading and please keep your news and views coming in.

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Clevedon Care welcomes new chairman

levedon Care has a new chairman after Ella Howcroft handed over the position to Colin Greenhill at the award winning charity’s recent Annual General Meeting.

Ella leaves having recently received a Civic Award for her charity work.

Clevedon Care has helped thousands of people reach medical appointments worry-free by providing transport.

Last year alone saw 3,333 journeys completed, taking people to medical appointments and hospital visits.

With 55 drivers now giving their time the area covered has widened, with help now being offered to Tickenham, Kingston Seymour and Walton in Gordano.

The office is now open from 9.30am-12.30pm and 2-4.30pm Monday-Friday with volunteers on hand to take calls on 01275 343677.

The website has been updated too and you can visit at www.clevedoncare.org.

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Community News Clevedon bowler with hidden writing talent

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he next time you are playing at Clevedon Promenade Bowling Club, you may just be on the green with an accomplished writer.

Clevedon bowler Peter Bissett has four books currently available on Kindle. He has written for his own pleasure since he was a child, writing poems and short stories at school and then for his children to amuse them.

Now retired, Peter spends many hours on the bowling green but this has not reduced his interest in writing.

Despite writing two novels, the frustrations and slow process of dealing with the publishing world meant that they stayed on the shelf.

However thanks to Kindle the books have now been published and Peter said: “It is very satisfying knowing that my work is available to the big wide world and not just my family.�

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Last year’s festival, which was the eighth, saw the biggest turnout ever and visitors of all ages were able to enjoy activities over the weekend like scuba diving, raft races, zorbing, sailing and canoeing, as well as entertainment and stalls on Salthouse Fields.

The three day event, that takes place in September, is organised by non-profit making organisation Marlens, the local community organisation devoted to the restoration and renovation of Clevedon’s seafront.

In order to expand the event Marlens is planning Independent Specialist to join forces with organisations such as Land Rover, Freelander, Clevedon Pride, Clevedon Pier Trust, Clevedon Discovery, Range Rover Adult Studies Association, volunteers at the Over 30 Years Experience town’s new community bookshop and the Curzon Cinema for the new event.

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Community News Partnership generates truckloads of stock for charity shops

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hether you are a new home owner, or it’s a case of ‘out with the old in with the new’ , choosing the right furniture requires time, thought and planning. Fortunately help is at hand.

Orchards in Somerset Square, Nailsea, is an independent family run furniture store which not only has a great range of furniture to choose from but also experienced and trained staff who can help you with your selection.

The family run business, which is owned by Robin Orchard and has been in Nailsea for 28 years, sell mid to high end furniture for the dining room, living room and bedroom.

Robin said: “A lot of the furniture is manufactured in the UK and Europe, traditionally made and it means we can offer good quality products at very competitive prices.

“The strength of our business has been built upon the high level of service and support we give to our

customers. Every week we have new customers in but we also get excellent support from established customers who return year after year.”

The business was actually started in Portishead in 1965 Robin Orchard, Sandie van der Merwe, Sharon Ladwa

by Robin’s father John and Another advantage is Orchards operated out of Portishead hold extensive stock levels in their High Street selling all kinds of warehouse and on many items are furnishings including carpets and able to deliver practically straight curtains, with warehousing at one away, unlike other stores where time in Clevedon. everything is sold to order and may Then in 1985 the store was opened take months to order in. in Naisea and later transferred its Robin also revealed they will be warehousing nearby. changing the shop around later in the Now Orchards have seven staff year and giving it an upgrade. in total and specialise in beds, So if you are looking for well upholstery, cabinet furniture and also designed, stylish, quality furniture at a very popular giftware line. extremely competitive prices then Furniture is delivered by their visit Orchards. professionally trained team and The store opens from they offer free local delivery and Monday-Saturday from free installation for customers. They 9am-5.30pm and you can visit are also licensed to dispose of old furniture if the customer wishes. www.orchardsfurniture.co.uk.

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Community News Get ready for the Aquathlon

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he sixth Clevedon Marine Lake Aquathlon takes place on Sunday, June 30 with two event distances to suit everyone.

The first distance is a one lap swim of 400 metres followed by a one lap,

3km run, while the second is a two lap swim of 800 metres followed by a two lap, 6km run.

Both take place in the picturesque Marine Lake, with a run along the promenade to Clevedon Pier.

It is a great event for both juniors and seniors, as well as novice and experienced competitors. Event categories are juniors, from age 12-16, seniors from age 17-39 and veterans, which is age 40 and over.

There will be prizes for first place in each event category and all entrants who finish will receive a certificate and hot or cold drinks afterwards.

The event starts at 11.30am and entry is £9 for juniors, £15 for seniors,

£22 for a senior or mixed team and £16 for a junior team. British-Tri and CASC members get a £2 reduction or £1 for a team.

Entries will be accepted on the day but they will be £2 extra.

Entry forms are available from www. wavesswimschool.co.uk.

This year the race will be followed by a have-a-go session on the marine lake with canoes, sailing dinghies and zorbs while Clevedon Brass will provide musical background.

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he Clevedon Pilot Gig Club achieved their anniversary Row Home on what was a dark and bitterly cold evening.

It was the third anniversary of the initial Row Home, prior to the World Championships which take place in the Scilly Isles and it is the traditional start of the rowing regatta season.

The Row Home is from Bristol Harbour, up the Avon Gorge, via Portishead to Clevedon.

Due to the success of the club, this

year three Gigs took part, ‘Watch and Pray,’ ‘Blackbird’ and ‘Odessa.’

The Clevedon Pilot Gig Club has grown and gone from strength to strength in three years, with its membership now nearing one hundred members and it is now one of the largest Gig clubs in the country.

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Community News Clevedon Wood named after founder

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wood in Clevedon has been named Quinney’s Wood by volunteers and friends of the Clevedon Woodcutters for Wildlife, after the group’s late founder and long-time chairman, Fred Quinney.

The volunteers, along with members of the Quinney family, gathered in a sunlit patch of woodland beside Davis Lane to celebrate.

The planting of this hectare of woodland was the shared vision of former town councillor Michael Adames and tree warden Fred Quinney, who was also a member and former treasurer of Clevedon Civic Society as well as volunteer tree warden for Clevedon Town Council until 2009.

Following an agreement between Clevedon Town Council, Clevedon Woodcutters for Wildlife, the Environment Agency and the Agency’s tenant Michael Stowell, a piece of pastureland was fenced off adjacent to the road.

Since being planted by Fred and his Woodcutters in 2002 the wood, situated on Environment Agency land between Davis Lane and the Blind Yeo River, has been continuously managed by the Woodcutters, being informally known as the Blind Yeo Wood or the New Wood.

The woodland is now well established with more than 20 native tree species including the well known oak, hazel and field maple as well as the less common black poplar and wild service tree.

The naming ceremony was attended by 28 people including representatives from the Environment Agency, Clevedon Town Council and Clevedon Civic Society.

Representing the Quinney family,

son Nigel, visiting from the United States, spoke of Fred’s dedication to woodland conservation and warmly thanked the Woodcutters for naming the wood in his father’s honour.

A signboard, specially hand crafted by members of the Woodcutters, was then unveiled by Fred’s widow Joan.

The public are very welcome to visit Quinney’s Wood, but the Woodcutters do not intend to make it into a park with benches and will leave it as natural as possible – a place for people to feel at one with nature.

Because they only plant native British species they would like small school groups and other interested parties to come along to learn about trees, woodland management and wildlife in the future.

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ports loving youngsters can get some after school sports coaching on Clevedon’s seafront tennis courts for free.

The initiative is the brainchild of Estelle Lockett, co-founder of Football Fun 4 Little 1s which has been established in the town for five years.

Now Salthouse Fields Sports has been created to run sessions at the site for all school-aged children.

Estelle will run the scheme alongside three qualified coaches and they will be covering a wide range of sports in their sessions.

Sessions will run from 4-7pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and it is one free session per child, per week.

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hree thousand young performers, including 76 young singers and dancers from North Somerset and Bristol, have taken to the stage for Britain’s largest ever performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats.

Stagecoach Theatre Arts celebrated its 25th anniversary in style with an outstanding performance of the world-renowned musical at the NIA, Birmingham.

Jonathan and Charlotte, operatic duo of Britain’s Got Talent fame, opened the show with a performance from their gold-selling album Together to a star-studded crowd including the likes of former Cats star Marti Webb.

Permission was given by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group for the extensive arena production, in which thousands of performers, aged 6-18 years, from Stagecoach schools nationally and internationally took part.

The main cast consisted of 50

specially selected dancers and 500 singers in a grand choir from 13 Stagecoach schools.

An additional 2,500 young performers from a further 47 schools throughout the UK, Malta, Germany and Ireland brought their own individual creative dances to life in a selection of the Cats score within the vast arena.

Veronica Bennetts, Director of Education for Stagecoach, said: “We are so proud of each and every one of our 3,000 students who took part in our anniversary celebrations. It

was a truly tremendous event and something that everyone involved will remember forever.”

In the run up to the event a whole host of celebrities including Dani Harmer, Will Young, Kerry Ellis, Gareth Malone and Martin Freeman, sent their well-wishes to Stagecoach for their anniversary celebrations.

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Smyth said: “Even if you don’t know much about model aircrafts it’s a fun day with displays, stalls, food and drinks and if the weather’s good, it’s going to be fantastic.”

Some of the biggest and best models the UK has to offer will be there, with everything from First World War biplanes to modern jets.

Also featured at the show are an exciting high-altitude rocket launch and the children’s favourite ‘Toffee Bomber’.

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ne of the country’s biggest model air shows will be taking place on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 at the Woodspring Wings Model Airfield in Yatton.

After being called off last year due to bad weather the Woodspring Wings Show is back and is to feature displays from some of the best pilots and models in the UK. Now in its 21st year, the show, presented by Woodspring Wings MAC and Weston Model Flying Club, is expected to attract thousands of model enthusiasts and visitors from all over the country.

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racing from the Yatton Model Car Club and a large model railway.

Tickets are £6 for seniors, £8 for adults, £5 for children aged 5-16, with children under 5 going free, and family tickets and pre-booked discount tickets available.

For more information, visit www.woodspringshow.co.uk.

Community fair courtesy of Lions

he Clevedon Lions Community Fair takes place on Saturday June 22 at The Barn, on Great Western Road.

It will provide an opportunity for visitors to meet the Clevedon Lions Club and find out just what they do.

There will be lots of varying stalls for all the family along with table sales and refreshments. There will also be an opportunity for youngsters to meet Clarence the Lions’ mascot.

The fair will take place from 11am-3pm. For more information telephone Gray on 874997 or John on 875588.

The fair follows hot on the heels of the Lions Brass4Youth band performance at the Clevedon Bandstand last month.

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ne of the largest, action-packed and spectacular one day events in the South West is back next month.

The International Air Day at Royal Naval Air Station, Yeovilton is on Saturday July 13 and few events can rival the intensity, drama and spectacle of the award winning show, which attracts more than 30,000 visitors, Confirmed participants include world class military aerobatic teams such as the RAF Red Arrows and the Royal Jordanian Falcons, while the star of the show for many will be a roaring display by a Swiss Air Force F/A18 Hornet making its only UK appearance this year.

The noise will continue thanks to the return of the RAF Typhoon, representing the cutting edge of modern global fighter technology, and helicopter displays will feature the Royal Navy and Army’s latest aircraft - the Wildcat and the RAF Chinook.

On the historic front, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane will be present along with the Royal Navy Historic Flight’s rare collection of naval warbirds. There will be plenty more aircraft on display in the air and at close quarters on the ground.

Family attractions throughout the day will include performances from the Royal Marines Band and the Yeovilton Military Wives choir, a fairground, vehicle exhibition, service demonstrations, field gun competition, picnic areas, helicopter pleasure flights, simulator rides, trade stands and more.

Standard entrance tickets are £25 for adults and £10 for children on the day, but tickets bought in advance are cheaper, at £20 and £5 respectively.

There are also upgraded packages covering entrance to the Grandstand, Flightline Enclosure or Swordfish Enclosure.

All are available from the Ticketline on 08445 781 781

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A new family friendly Soccer Sixes day takes place at the Hand Stadium, Clevedon on Saturday, June 29 and all abilities are welcome to enter a six a side team into the fun tournament.

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Fathers ay Father’s Day is held on the third Sunday of June and this year it takes place on Sunday, June 16.

It is a day to honour fathers and father figures, such as grandfathers and fathers-in-law, and many people make a special effort to visit their fathers or to send them a card or gifts

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t’s that time of year again. We all love the men in our lives but aren’t they difficult to buy gifts for?

Finding something fun, interesting or useful for a man can be very difficult.

Luckily, Present Company in Clevedon have done the leg work for you and sourced great gifts at just the right price.

With Father’s Day only a few weeks away you need to get your skates on and pop in to get that gift which is just right for your father or buy that present for your husband from your children.

There are the usual suspects of boxed leather wallets, card holders and stylish cufflinks, unusual items like sportsthemed mugs by popular designer Cath Kidston at

£6.50, humorous signs and animal themed walking sticks.

Also for those who like a little tipple while they are out and about there is a cool hip flask boxed set?

So don’t get stuck for ideas, pop into Present Company and find a cool present for the men in your lives.

Present Company is situated at 2 Station Road, telephone 01275 544232, email info@present-co. co.uk, or visit www.present-co.co.uk.

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If you don’t get it right it can leave your face feeling like it’s on fire and some men just opt for the ‘designer stubble’ look to avoid the whole process.

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traditional range of badger brushes (using a quality badger brush lifts the hairs from the skin preparing them to be shaved), shaving creams, soaps and shaving bowls, as well as the very popular brand of The Bluebeards Revenge, marketed more towards todays younger professionals, as seen in many of the lads mags.

These are available alongside double edge razors, mach 3, Fusion and razor sets, all hand made in the UK. They are a great gift idea for Father’s Day to get your dad looking the business or just as a treat for yourself so you can enjoy shaving everyday of the week.

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We will be holding our ‘swim sensation’ weekend and giving the public a unique opportunity to test our swim spas, whilst enjoying demonstrations form Clevedon Swimming Club, competitions, complementary coaching and exclusive discounts.

This is the perfect chance to see our impressive pools in action, as demonstrated by the experts. Why not try the pool yourself?

Our swimming coaches will give you great tips on your swimming technique, whilst HotSpring sales advisors can field your questions on how to become the proud owner of this wonderful equipment.

This is your opportunity to be inspired. Whether it’s teaching your youngsters how to perfect their butterfly stroke in the back garden, or striving to make that podium in Rio 2016, the weekend will leave you brimming with ideas and excitement.

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CHANGING LIVES IN CLEVEDON

Having recently celebrated our third anniversary at Changing Lives in Clevedon, we are excited to be opening our second shop in Nailsea.

Our vision is to be able to provide a sustainable source of funding for Alabare Christian Care and Crisis Centre Ministries, and at the same time to be a place where we can develop the skills of local people and provide low cost second-hand goods.

The shop, located adjacent to Waitrose supermarket, will be selling high quality second hand goods – including clothing, furniture and other household goods.

Please come and visit us and many thanks for your ongoing support. To volunteer or donate items please phone 01275 877745.

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f you have yet to venture into Mango Moon on Hill Road then you should make it a priority as soon as you can.

Opened in April, Mango Moon is run by Liz and John, who have been in the retail industry for two years and also own Souk on Clevedon Triangle.

They wanted to open a new shop on Hill Road due to its fabulous location and reputation and Mango Moon fits right in.

The shop is colourful with a calming, tranquil atmosphere and they stock Bromley soaps, hand creams and bath bombs, handmade cards, earth squared handbags, costume jewellery, scarves and a new range of Colony candles for any room.

Not only that, but all items bought can be gift wrapped for free.

Tel: 01275 879420

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Sherwood Nursing Care Home

The highest quality care in first-class surroundings Providing 24-hour nursing care, for long or short-term stays, Sherwood is an intimate 32-bed care home situated at the heart of the award-winning Sandford Station retirement village.

Under experienced nursing leadership and a committed care team, residents benefit from onsite access to GPs, physiotherapy, hairdressing and chiropody. Regular activities are available and engagement with residents includes reminiscence, dance and music.

Each room is en-suite with an overhead hoist system, patio area and views to the beautiful surrounding orchards and fields.

Spring into activity Growing older shouldn’t mean growing inactive- even in old age it is very important to remain as active as physically possible.

No matter what age you are or current state of health, exercising is necessary and plays an important part to healthy ageing.

Being inactive can have an effect on an individual’s life, creating problems with strength, balance, flexibility and endurance.

Through Age Uk we can offer different exercises to maintain and even restore functionality; alongside independent instructors, we have a range of classes from Tai Chi, gentle movement to music, yoga and zumba gold.

They cater for beginners, those who are returning to exercise and for some to try something new and exciting.

For more information, please contact Nikki Smith, ageing Well Co-ordinator on 07530 777895, or email Nikki.smith@ageuksomerset.org.uk.

Health walks in Clevedon

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here are a number of health walks that take place in Clevedon every month for older people wanting to become more active to benefit their health and well being.

Walks, which are led by trained volunteers, are easy, on mainly flat roads and footpaths and under an hour in length. Make sure you wear suitable clothing and footwear, and no dogs are allowed.

They are also free, a great way to socialise, have fun and build up fitness.

The Clevedon Health Walks are one of eight schemes across North Somerset and each week the schemes attract more than 200 walkers, led by 80 trained volunteer leaders.

Why not consider joining a Health Walk in Clevedon, which all start at The Bandstand, Seafront, Elton Road. On Tuesday, June 4 the walk starts at 10.30am. On Monday, June 17 it starts at 6pm; and on Friday, June 21 it starts at 10.30am.

For more information, telephone Sport & Active Lifestyles on 01275 882730.

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chool children from across North Somerset have been helping police spread the word about safety advice to the elderly.

Neighbourhood teams have been busy spreading the message “If you’re not sure, don’t open your door”.

Beat managers and PCSOs have visited schools across the county to recruit children to spread the message to their elderly or vulnerable relatives and neighbours.

They have also been out with Meals on Wheels talking to people direct and providing advice leaflets and window stickers to remind them of the doorstep code.

Neighbourhood Inspector Sharon Bennett, based at Nailsea, said: “We want to remind those people who may be vulnerable that it is your doorstep and your decision.

“If you do not know who is calling at your address or home and you didn’t invite them there, don’t open your door, be confident and turn them away.”

More than 4,000 seven to ten-yearolds have been spoken to by PCSOs in Nailsea, Clevedon and Portishead, and banks, building societies and post

office staff have been given training to intervene if elderly or vulnerable people try to withdraw large amounts of cash.

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Established for 21 years, Wiltshire Farm Foods continue to make life easier for those who can’t get out and about as much with a choice of more than 250 tasty recipes offering nutrition, value and lots of flavour.

In their latest Spring/Summer brochure they have created 17 new dishes including a Roast Chicken with Lemon and Herb Stuffing, Breaded Cod Topped with Tartare Sauce and some delicious additions to their Hearty and Mini Meals ranges.

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oen Years Best for mobility

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ilmott Mobility is a friendly family run local Mobility Shop based in Yatton by the Co-op that has

been trading for more than four years.

Wilmott Mobility is regarded by many as being the leading Mobility Shop in North Somerset and Sedgemoor, and advice at the shop is freely available as owners Paul and Tracey firmly believe in ensuring that only the right product is sold and that excellent service is vitally important.

They always stock the best quality brands including Invacare, Kymco, Pride, Electric Mobility, Sherborne, Brooks, Cosyfeet, Stannah and Days, and their prices compare very favourably with the Internet and they are usually cheaper than most mobility shops.

Wilmott Mobility will also happily deliver, usually free of charge, so if you cannot get to them they will happily come to you.

Why not phone them now on 01934 838363 to see how they can help you.

Age doesn’t come alone

T

he old saying goes ‘age doesn’t come alone’ and true to form many of us experience an increase in aches and pains and other health problems as we get older.

But age should not be an excuse for slowing down and not doing the things you love. If you enjoy things like golf, tennis, gardening or grand-parenting then these things can involve heavy lifting, awkward bending and sudden bursts of activity when our bodies may not be used to it.

Visiting a chiropractor regularly can help to reduce pain and stiffness in the joints and muscles and can improve mobility. It can also decrease the rate of joint degeneration, keeping you moving for longer.

So whether it is keeping your edge on the tennis court or maintaining enough mobility to stay living independently in your own home, a chiropractor can help improve your quality of life.

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eath  eauty The Beauty Rooms wins prestigious award

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he Beauty Rooms in Nailsea has been awarded the Guinot Crown Salon Award.

The prestigious award is only appointed to the highest achieving Guinot salons in the country and it recognises those that have shown excellent standards and proved to be an asset to the Guinot empire.

The Beauty Rooms, situated on Nailsea High Street, has the title in recognition of its outstanding contribution in the field of professional skincare.

Only three salons in the south west hold this award and only 58 salons in the UK and Ireland are chosen each year out of 1600 applicants.

The Beauty Rooms has three Guinot trained therapists – salon owner Amanda Simpson, senior beauty therapist Kendra O’Neill, and senior beauty therapist Nadina Sibley.

For more information on the large variety of treatments available, special offers and gift vouchers, visit www.the-beautyrooms.co.uk, telephone 01275 855486 or email www.enquiries@the-beautyrooms.co.uk.

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eath  eauty Community News The Burning Question: How do I get Six-Pack Abs?

This month top personal trainer Matt Bembridge, AKA Gym Professor, tells readers how to achieve a six-pack.

There’s no better training motivator than springtime and something that I’m asked more and more this time of year by men and women of varied ages is how do I get a six pack?

Many of you reading this will have performed endless Abs Crunches and Sit-Ups, however, despite your efforts, few of you will have achieved the illusive legendary six pack you desire.

The difficulty achieving a six pack, and the rarity of seeing one, is why it’s so coveted. Okay, here it is: a snippet of my trending no-nonsense

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empowering guide to achieve your goal: How to get Six-Pack Abs. Firstly, it must be remembered that everyone has Abs – they’re hidden in there somewhere, beneath fat. You cannot spot reduce fat in this area by performing endless Abdominal exercises regardless of what the latest exercise DVD may lead you to believe.

To reduce fat (stored energy), it’s necessary to cause a further energy deficit, so, if you’ve been dieting and exercising and your results plateau, it means furthering your efforts.

So, I just need to lose more body fat, RIGHT? No, this is only true in part.

Unless sufficient exercise is performed to work the Abs in the right fashion, a six pack appearance is unlikely to develop.

The heaviest work your Abs will undertake is as a stabilizer during other exercises. Therefore, often, heavier exercises such as Deadlifts and Squats are likely to be the hardest work your Abs will encounter.

Nearing the end of a workout, Abs now relatively tired from their

stabilizing efforts, train them to help achieve desired overload.

Conclusion, for six pack Abs, we need to lose body fat and strengthen and grow our Abs. To achieve this, we need to bring about a further energy deficit, incorporate heavy functional movements within our training, and perform Abs exercises with greater efficiency.

This is a very brief extract from Matt’s popular free guide How to get Six-Pack Abs. To read the comprehensive guide in full, please scan the QR Code or visit Matt’s free-onlineresource www.GymProfessor.com.

Chiropractic & Physiotherapy The Best Investment You’ll Ever Make!

Your health is one of the few areas these days that offers a sound return on investment. Making the right choices now, could yield an active and healthy future.

Your Chiropractic/Physio care will include: A one to one case history A Thermal spinal scan (NASA certified, Chiropractic only) & postural analysis

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ome  aren Open gardens in Clevedon

G

arden lovers in North Somerset are in for a rare treat in June when a dozen of the finest gardens in Clevedon will be open to the public.

Organised by Clevedon Pride, the Open Gardens weekend takes place on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 giving everyone the opportunity to explore the secrets of hidden and private gardens not usually open to the public.

For just £5 visitors will be able to browse around gardens of all shapes and sizes throughout Clevedon.

Behind the stone walls and privets

there are gardens which are truly astounding.

The many delights include a number of cottage gardens full of old favourites such as roses, clematis and mixed shrub borders; traditional Japanese inspired designs that create miniature idealised landscapes in a stylised manner and a truly innovative garden created by a local artist full of texture, colour and sculptural trees.

There are also a number of gardens which open every year for the National Gardens Scheme.

The informative programme, which includes a brief description of every garden, will give you access to all gardens as many times as you like throughout the weekend Refreshments will be available at some of the venues including coffee, cake and cream teas and there will be an opportunity to buy plants to take away and nurture in your own garden.

All proceeds raised from the weekend will be donated to the Clevedon Pride

Christmas Lights Appeal which this year is aiming to raise £10,000.

Programmes at £5 each may be bought at the gift shop Present Company in Clevedon’s Queen’s Square, by ringing 01275 874097 or from any Clevedon Pride member.

Tel. 07712 297749 Web: greenbirdgardening.co.uk Email: greenbirdgardening@outlook.com

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ome  aren Community News Get into the garden

N

ow that the sun has started to shine it’s a good idea to get out into the garden.

As we move into the summer months inter crops and stored veg will have all been eaten. There’s still plenty you can do now for tasty veg to harvest this year.

Veg you can plant outdoors this month includes brussel sprouts, celery, courgettes, pumpkins, squash, sweetcorn and tomatoes.

It’s also time to get back into the lawn mowing regime, as the lawn will love the warmer temperatures.

There are so many treatments now available to help perfect that bowling green lawn: Moss/ weed killers,

fertilizers/feeds, greeners and soil improvers.

Be sure to get good advice on what you need and don’t be shy of getting stuck into a bit of raking, aerating and top dressing. It will pay dividends in the summer.

A Very Brown Hedge Indeed!

Aphids are one of the commonest and most troublesome of all garden insect pests. They attack a large number of garden plants throughout the country and recently have been causing much disfigurement to ornamental Conifer hedges. Commonly referred to as Greenfly and Blackfly these aphids feed on hedges, sucking the sap of the plant and can spread several viruses, causing severe die back.

The current troublesome aphid is the Cypress Aphid which predominantly affects Conifer hedging. The damage inflicted on conifer hedges by the aphid Cinara cupressi is severe and can lead to large brown patches on the hedge which leads to localised foliage death, reducing the aesthetic look of the hedge. As the aphid is active from May to October it is important to catch this problem early and apply treatments to stop its spread. At the first sign of brown patches telephone Bartlett Tree Experts for a free consultation and professional advice on 01275 371000. a complete and comprehensive tree care service since 1907

Tree & Shrub Pruning | Planting | Tree Removal Hedge Cutting | Stump Grinding | Woodland Management Health & Safety Reports | Disease & Insect Control For a free consultation please contact your local arborist Chris Gill

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ome  aren Who says Wood Flooring is expensive? dependent on sub floor work needed, or you could fit it yourself as many of the engineered boards are available with easi-click fitting.

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Clevedon Gardeners Club is holding one of its summer expeditions on Saturday, July 13.

They will be visiting the famous gardens at RHS Wisley.

There are still places available for this trip and anyone who is interested should contact Carol Raines on 01275 852 337 as soon as possible.

your own home or the showroom at Old Mill Road, ring Andy Sheff on 01275 390505 or visit http://www. willowbrookflooring.com.

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otor  ransort Overland for all your auto needs

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f you are looking for the kind of garage that gives that little extra touch of customer care then Overland Auto Engineers is the place to take your vehicle.

The garage, on Kenn Road, Kenn, relocated to the site after two years in Nailsea last August and offers servicing, repairs and MOTS for all vehicles and all at affordable prices.

They also offer welding and fabrication services, as well as cambelts, clutches, engine rebuilds and parts, and one of the things Overland prides itself on is that they will always do their best to fix any problem.

While they have experience with all makes and models, Overland are also Land Rover specialists and due to a team of professionals with years of experience in dealing with them can service and repair the complete range.

If you want to give your vehicle the best attention possible at a fair price then get in touch on 01275 876339 or email info@overlandautos.co.uk.

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otor  ransort Great cars at exceptional value

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or most people, buying a car can be one of life’s more daunting experiences.

Not only do you have to make sure you get the right car, but the stigma attached to car dealers can mean people think they can be expensive and fear they could be ripped off.

EC Autosales in Nailsea bucks that trend in more ways than one and is the leading car dealership in the town, setting high standards in both product and customer service.

Situated at 23 Clevedon Road, EC Autosales stocks a host of premium used German cars, from BMW and Mercedes to Audi, Mini and Volkswagon all at competitive prices.

Since opening just over two years ago they have expanded their stock to include a more varied selection of vehicles.

For the customer the buying experience is improved by the impressive, stylish showroom which looks and feels like one of the big brands.

All prices are competitive nationally and EC Autosales also offer a part exchange service.

Stock changes on a daily basis so to see what’s on offer pop into the showroom, telephone 01275 855044, email info@ecautosales. co.uk or visit www.ecautosales.co.uk.

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usiness

McManus Williams Ltd

Every month McManus Williams Limited answers some of your business and accountancy related questions.

Q: I’ve heard that HMRC are getting tougher with people about keeping good records. I’m not the most organised of people and I’m worried that my manual records won’t stand up. What bookkeeping systems do you recommend to your clients?

A: It’s true that HMRC have rolled out a program of business records checks, designed to improve the quality of record keeping by small businesses.

While they have the power to fine people for poor records, in practice they seem only to be doing so if improvements haven’t been made by the time of their second follow up visit.

Many people think of bookkeeping systems as a means to an end. Every business will of course need to accurately record sales and purchases.

Some will want it to account for their vat, reconcile their bank accounts, keep track of stock etc.

A small business with relatively low

volumes of transactions is unlikely to want to go to the expense of a software package when a few spreadsheets or a well maintained manual cashbook will do, but there are so many benefits to be had from using a software based system, even for relatively uncomplicated businesses.

For example, ask yourself if your current system is capable of providing you with accurate information about how your business is doing, highlight your profit margins and can it do it quickly and painlessly?

Can it show you at a glance who owes you money and who you owe money to? Can you input a budget and report against it? Does it thereby give you clear targets to hit and in doing so motivate you to hit them? Does it save you time and importantly, does it give you peace of mind should HMRC come knocking?

Right now we’re recommending Xero,

in fact we’re unashamedly in love with it. Xero is one of the new breed of online bookkeeping systems that allows multi-user online access to you, your staff, your accountant from anywhere.

We love it because it allows us to add even more value; we can access and discuss our clients trading positions with them in real time, helping them make the right decisions at the right time.

Automatic bank feeds and a user-friendly interface make the bookkeeping a dream for the client and with our free Xero training and friendly telephone support there’s absolutely nothing to fear.

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WE ACCEPT: SOIL, STONE, WOOD & GREEN WASTE. WE RECYCLE 100%

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