Clevedon Living January Issue

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January Issue 2016

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Introduction

Assistant Editor’s note

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e hope all Clevedon Living readers had a good festive season and we would like to wish you all a very happy New Year.

As we go into 2016 we would like you to join us for what promises to be another busy, fun filled, year in the town.

With a New Year comes a new start, and many people will have made resolutions they hope will help improve their health, looks and lives.

To help you along the way, this month we have our New Year, New You feature, packed with tips on how to get yourself fit, healthy and looking good for 2016.

This New Year many local businesses and organisations are welcoming additions to their teams and Gordano Media welcomes Stacey Little and Belinda Symes, who have recently become part of the advertising sales team, and Emma Golledge, who has joined the admin team.

Remember, we always like to hear from you, our readers, so if you have a story or an event that you would like to see in the magazine, please do not hesitate to drop us a line.

In the meantime, have a great January.

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Community News

Winterfest set to be best yet!

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levedon’s all day indoor music festival Winterfest is returning for the fifth year running to The Bristol Inn, Chapel Hill, Clevedon, and excited organisers think this year’s line up is the best yet.

Sixteen bands from Clevedon, Bristol and beyond will be performing at the event on Saturday, January 30, and the first band hits the stage at 1pm with the music not stopping until midnight.

Organisers have announced the Surfin’Turnips as one of the headliners this year. The band who The Surfin’Turnips have more songs about cider than the average person can drink without falling over and they have been playing their amazing cider inspired tunes since the 90’s.

Expect a highly entertaining set of cider dance numbers.

Another headliner is local rumbustious Balkan inspired folk band The Model Folk who draw on aspects of klezmer, reggae, ska and folk noir, singing songs about steam trains, soviet farming machinery, 1930s drag queens, circuses and drinking tea.

The band, from Clevedon, has a reputation for playing out in the audience and whipping them into a frenzy of folk and roll.

Kenisia are back for the first time since they played the second Winterfest three years ago. They formed in late1996 and have released three albums on household name records.

With a mix of wide ranging influences, the band’s musical style has evolved into today’s uplifting soul infused with ska/punk and reggae/rock outbursts.

Visitors can also expect an exuberant fun filled lively set from new band The Disfavoured Party, a cult political party writing songs about a dystopian future.

Other bands performing are N.A.F, Falling Dan, Cemlyn Jones, David 9 Lunas, I Am Horse, Mike Bullock, Flowerpot, Same Vans Band, Nasty Little Lonely, The Derdniks and Dive Deaf Horse.

The full line up times and details on all acts can be found on the Facebook pages www. facebook. com/events /9168523 85035806/ and www.facebook. com/ winterfest clevedon.

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Community News

Make a dream come true with The Lions

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levedon Lions Club is inviting local clubs, organisations and individuals to join their new initiative and apply for a grant from the Lions local Charitable Fund.

Called the Dream Scheme, Lions are looking for exciting, inspiring, local projects to support, where money from the Lions 2015 Christmas Collections will make a real difference to the life of the beneficiary and help a dream project come to fruition.

Projects must benefit local Clevedon residents and the money is likely to be used to buy a tangible item that can be seen, or used for a specific project, rather than funding an organization’s day to day running costs.

A visible outcome is necessary so that both the beneficiary and Lions Club can make the local Community aware of the results of this initiative, enhance the spirit of community in the town and encourage more people to volunteer and take part.

The pot of money available will be £3,000, so to spread the benefit, smaller amounts that match existing fund raising efforts are more likely to be approved by the Lions Club Member Panel, who will scrutinize all the applications.

Applicants may be called in to discuss their project with the panel.

Application forms will be available from Friday, January

1 by emailing clevedonlions@gmail.com. The closing date for emailing the completed form back will be Friday, January 29.

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Community News

The UK’s future leaders in engineering honoured

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hree talented sixth form students from Clevedon School have been awarded prestigious Arkwright Scholarships.

The students, Anna Parry, Cody Isaac and Lewis Smallwood were presented with their awards alongside Alistair Mitchell from St Katherines, Pill. The students join James Cant from Gordano School, who won the Scholarship in 2014. It was the first time both schools have had students awarded.

A total of 397 sixth form Scholarships have been awarded at ceremonies in London and Glasgow to future leaders of the engineering profession. The Sscholarships act as a beacon to the most talented STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) students in UK schools and help to ensure that high-potential young people stay engaged in the STEM careers pipeline.

The Scholarships were awarded to each new Scholar by Naomi Climer, President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology 2015/16 in London, and Hugh Gill, Chief Technology Officer of Touch Bionics in Glasgow.

Dr Martin Thomas CEng FIET, Chief Executive of the Arkwright Scholarships Trust said: “I have been hugely impressed by the creativity, technical skills and leadership prowess of the young men and women receiving their Scholarships this year.

“It is well-documented that the country needs 100,000s of new engineers to take the economy and society forward. But some of these newly-trained people need to also act as outstanding leadership beacons within industry and academia.

The Arkwright Engineering Scholarships are the first step on that road to achieving such a vital position within UK engineering.

Congratulations to our 397 new Scholars.”

Scholars are selected for their potential as future engineering leaders by assessing their academic, practical and leadership skills in STEM. These are gauged through a rigorous selection process comprising: an assessed application form including a teacher’s reference; a two-hour aptitude exam; and a university-based interview. The Scholarships support students through their sixth form studies and encourage them into top universities or higher apprenticeships.

The Scholarships are supported by nearly 200 different sponsoring organisations: commercial and industrial companies, industry regulators, universities, professional institutions, trade associations, training boards, Worshipful Companies, all three armed services, charitable trusts, personal donors and schools.

Left to right: Lewis Smallwood, Alistair Mitchell, Anna Parry, Cody Isaac and James Cant. Photo Credit: BRISTOL POST

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Community News

Samba band looking for new members

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he North Somerset Samba Band has recently moved to larger premises and is looking for new people to join the community group.

The friendly, fun loving, Clevedon based band meet on a Tuesday evening at All Saints Church Hall, All Saints Lane, Clevedon, from 8-9.30pm.

The band began on a Tuesday lunchtime in Clevedon Music Shop but has risen to great heights, including marching through the streets of Liverpool in the Brasillica 2013 festival.

No experience is necessary as anyone interested can go along and learn to play a variety of drums and percussion instruments.

The community band would also like to have some dancers to enhance performances.

Check out the North Somerset Samba Band Facebook page or contact 07786753198 for more information. Or visitors can just turn up on a Tuesday evening.

Computer help at Clevedon Library

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levedon Library has 10 computers for public use which will allow users to send emails, browse the internet or research topics.

To be able to log-on, bring your North Somerset library card or up-to-date ID. Computer help is available from volunteers for those annoying little problems with emails, the internet or programmes at drop-in sessions on Tuesdays from 10am1pm and 3.30pm-5pm, and on Fridays from 11am-1pm.

Clevedon library also has Wi-Fi access - please see staff for log-in details. For further information on any of the above telephone 01934 426020.

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Community News

Rowers cross channel for charity

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wo groups of intrepid Clevedon Pilot Gig rowers have recently crossed the Channel to raise money for charity.

In two separate initiatives the rowers set off for the continent in support of a number of local and national charities. One group swapped their oars for bikes to ride from Clevedon to Paris, whilst the other braved cold and murky waters to swim the English Channel.

A group of five swimmers, including Clevedon Pilot Gig Club members Steve Cox and Tim Down, swam the Channel in support of Motivation, a charity that has been running for 24 years and supports people with mobility disabilities globally.

The goal was to raise awareness of the challenges facing people in low income countries and to raise money to help disabled children and adults in Africa and Asia.

The team swam one hour slots in rotation to make the crossing, encountering large swells, ferries, container ships, jellyfish and seasickness along the way. It took 14 hours and nine minutes and the group raised £12,000.

The other event saw club members Cath Thomas, Lloyd Fricker, Tracey McCrum and Sarah Shopland, along with a

group of six friends and a support driver, taking on the 322 mile trip to Paris.

They set off from Clevedon Pier and rode down to Poole to catch the ferry to Cherbourg, and from there they rode all the way through Bayeux and Evreux to reach their final destination Paris after three and a half days in the saddle.

The group raised £2,000 which was given to three charities including Springboard Opportunity Group, a Clevedon based charity helping young children with additional needs, Parkinson’s UK and the MS Society.

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Feature

New mobility showroom opens in Portishead

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ortishead has a new mobility products showroom.

As part of Elite Mobility’s expansion plans and to celebrate their 15th anniversary, the West Country based company is offering an extensive range of both new and used mobility scooters, powerchairs and wheelchairs from its 82 – 84 High Street location; along with electric recliner chairs and adjustable profile beds.

Elite Mobility first opened its doors for business in April 2000. After 15 consecutive years of rapid growth, it is now one of the UK’s largest and most respected specialist mobility companies, providing solutions for satisfied customers nationwide.

Co-proprietors Steve Hall and Wayne Pegler believe much of the Company’s success can be attributed to the loyalty, reliability and trust that comes with employing family members and close friends; something that also guarantees customers of Elite, a friendly and fun atmosphere!

Elite’s HQ in Staple Hill north Bristol, comprises an

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impressive 3,000 sq ft showroom and a mobilityengineering facility with a reputation for excellent postsales and servicing repairs.

Visitors to the Portishead and Staple Hill showrooms can expect impartial expert advice from highly trained, friendly, showroom staff. Customers can view and test products without obligation, and select from literally hundreds of quality mobility products and accessories, all designed to improve people’s lives.

Elite also recognises the importance of supporting local community projects and events. Since 2011 they have supplied mobility scooters to the world-renown Bristol International Balloon Fiesta – close to 300 scooters were used at the 2015 event.

Steve and Wayne’s policy of seeking out the most innovative and revolutionary mobility equipment solutions worldwide, means West Country customers are guaranteed the very latest and best mobility products available.

Whether it’s the magnificent Mini Crosser you’re after, a sumptuously comfortable recliner chair, a fabulous foldaway scooter or a multi-adjustable bed to ease your aches and pains, you’re sure to find your solution at Elite Mobility.

Community News

New Year marks 60 years for Art Club

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he New Year will be a milestone in the progress of Clevedon Art Club, with 2016 marking 60 years of promoting local interest in art generally and the practice of the visual arts.

The Club has also been successfully promoting local artists in its increasingly prestigious exhibitions since 1955.

Today, the club continues to flourish with a membership comprised of both amateur and professional artists, ‘Sunday’ painters, sculptors, wood carvers, designers and people of all ages who simply have an interest in art.

The January meeting of Clevedon Art Club is devoted to its Annual General Meeting, where the clubs programme for this very special Diamond Anniversary Year will be presented to members.

The club aims to cover a wide range of interests, including painting, drawing and learning about the history of art. Members are seeing what contemporary artists are doing, they provide encouragement and advice, or simply enjoy the world of artistic endeavour in the company of others.

You don’t have to be a top flight artist to join, nor do you have to wait to be invited.

You just have to be interested in art and there is no selection process.

The club has regular meetings throughout the year on the second Tuesday of the month from 7.30-9.30pm. The programme features illustrated talks on famous painters, art history, demonstrations of oil painting, watercolours and acrylics, stage design, art education and presentations by professional artists of their own work.

From January 2016 the Club will now be meeting at Clevedon School, Valley Road. For more information, visit www.clevedonartclub.co.uk.

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Community News

Raffle raises fabulous Yuletide charity cash bonus

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ne lucky local lady, Mrs Wood of Linden Road, Clevedon, has won a Bumper Christmas Hamper courtesy of the Rotary club of Clevedon Yeos’ annual raffle.

Nearly 800 tickets were sold over three days which has raised a substantial sum for local charities.

Club President Pete Floyd said: “The winner was extremely happy with her pre-Christmas prize and we wish to thank Tesco for their help and co-operation. We will use this money wisely supporting local projects which need a financial boost.

“We have recently donated £600 to the Children’s Hospital and will be sending over £400 to the Alzheimer’s society as a result of our recent quiz. This is a small club doing great work in the local area and we appreciate all the Members Mike Lindsey and Judith support we receive from West with the a member of Tesco staff local people.” who drew the winning ticket

Struggling to pay Christmas bills?

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ow that the festive season is over, if you are struggling with the Christmas bills visit the Somerset Savings and Loans service point in Clevedon.

It is open every Thursday from January 7 from 11am-1pm at St John’s Church Hall, Hillside Road Clevedon (beside the library car park).

Helen Pegg, who has had previous experience with a Credit Union in Bedford, is leading a team of volunteer advisers who will be on hand to help people find solutions to financial issues.

The aim is to offer a reliable way of borrowing money at an affordable rate that is suited to your means.

The establishment of this service point is supported by Churches Together in Clevedon and for more details telephone 01275 390650 or visit www.somersetsavingsandloans.org.uk.

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Community News

Energy Advice Sessions in Clevedon

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New painted mural in Clevedon

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new mural has been painted in Middle Lane in Clevedon alongside the Rugby Club thanks to a project funded by the Police Commissioners Community Action Fund.

It was set up by Avon and Somerset Police Crime Commissioner to tackle anti social behaviour, and the funding was used to transform a badly graffittied wall in Middle Lane into something more pleasing on the eye.

Youth Workers based at The Barn in Clevedon engaged young people from the town to get their views on what images represented Clevedon as home to them.

These views were put forward to Bristol based Street Artist, RichT, who put these views into the final design of the street art. Each letter within the final piece represents some of the most popular views put forward.

The mural has had an overwhelmingly positive response from not only young people but the community as a whole with many comments that it is a positive transformation of the area.

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Community News

Children’s Hospice South West celebrates 25 years

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CHSW helps and supports children and their families who are living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions which mean that sadly they will not reach adulthood.

It is the only provider in the South West of respite, end of life and bereavement care for these families in a hospice environment.

CHSW has three children’s hospices covering the West Country; Little Bridge House in North Devon, Charlton Farm in North Somerset and Little Harbour in Cornwall.

To commemorate its 25th Anniversary, CHSW is selling colourful limited edition, handcrafted steel butterflies.

An installation of these beautiful butterflies will be displayed in the gardens of each of the hospices from April to September and then be packed up and posted out to purchasers in a special, commemorative box during October. To buy one, visit www.chsw.org.uk/25.

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Advertising Feature

Wills and Tax Planning specialists join QualitySolicitors Burroughs Day

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ills and Tax Planning specialists, Barbara Calcutt and Kate Spilsbury, have joined the Portishead and Bristol based law firm, QualitySolicitors Burroughs Day, bringing with them more than 45 years of combined experience.

Barbara has over 35 years’ experience in the Trusts and Estates field with a particular emphasis on Trusts. She has considerable experience in the setting up and administration of charitable Will Trusts, Educational Trusts and Discretionary and Personal Injury Trusts and extensive experience in the administration of estates and Powers of Attorney.

Barbara returns to QualitySolicitors Burroughs Day after a 10 year period where her roles included Head of UK Tax and Fiduciary at Barclays Private Bank in London (where she acted for high net worth individuals including individuals from the music, film, sports and entertainment world) and Wills, Trusts and Probate specialist at another local law firm.

Commenting on her decision to join the firm, Barbara states, “I am pleased to be re-joining the Private Client team at QualitySolicitors Burroughs Day - a highly regarded and long established firm. I am looking forward to contributing to the busy Wills Trust and Probate department”.

Barbara is currently a Trustee of Abreast (Bristol based charitable cancer trust), a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (Chartered Legal Executive) and a Member of The Society Trust and Estate Practitioners. (STEP)

Kate joins QualitySolicitors Burroughs Day and specialises in the preparation of Wills and associated trusts and provides advice on tax planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate.

Kate is known for providing a friendly and supportive service and brings a wealth of experience to the team.

Kate comments: “I am delighted to join QualitySolicitors Burroughs Day and to be based at their office just off the Portishead High Street. Kate says, “I believe in offering a personal service and feel that QualitySolicitors Burroughs Day’s Wills and Tax Planning Team shares this ethos. I am looking forward to serving the Portishead and North Somerset community and to working with new and existing clients of the firm.”

Kate is currently a student member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP).

For free first advice about Wills, Tax and Trust Planning, Powers of Attorney or Probate please call the team on 01275 843213.

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Changing Lives has a new shop dedicated to do with anything to do with the bedroom in Queens Square, Clevedon.

A huge range of NEW and second hand beds, including singles, doubles, king size beds, kid’s beds and bunk beds, as well as mattresses, headboards, bedside lamps, bedside tables, wardrobes, blanket boxes, blankets, dressing gowns and more.

“We have an enormous warehouse in Clevedon where we store all the items of furniture that do not fit into the shop. Just ask if you need anything that you can’t find in the shop. We may well have it in the warehouse.”

The shop can also deliver for a small charge Changing Lives raises money for Crisis Centre Ministries and Alabare Christian Care and Support and through charity shops in North Somerset and Bristol.

Alabare, www.alabare.co.uk, is a regional charity that works with homeless and vulnerable people across the South West.

Crisis Centre Ministries, www.crisis-centre.org.uk, is a Christian charity that helps the homeless and people affected by drug addiction in Bristol and surrounding areas.

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Community News

Inaugural marathon supports Charlton Farm

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inety nine runners braved the strong winds and torrential rain on Saturday, November 14 to run 27 miles around the Gordano Round recreational route in North Somerset taking in the coast path from Portishead, Clevedon Court woods, Cadbury camp, Clapton in Gordano and a loop via Abbots Leigh.

The first ever Gordano Round Marathon, organised

by Portishead Running Club, was almost entirely off road and won by Toby Chapman from Bournemouth AC in a time of three hours 44 minutes, a superb time considering the 750m of climb and wet, muddy conditions.

All the runners passed by Children’s Hospice South West’s Charlton Farm where all proceeds from the marathon, totalling £2700, will go to help the families of children with life limiting illnesses.

Children at the hospice as well as staff and families supported the marathon runners by banging drums and cheering as they passed at mile 22, giving the runners a real sense of how their entry fees would be spent.

Race Director, Tim Haysom, said: “Thanks must go to the sponsors of the event including Tesco, Wards Solicitors and Lava Activ who increased the overall amount going to Children’s Hospice South West.

“Trophies were designed and made by local Potter, Teän Kirby and cake prizes baked by Heaven on the Hill, both of whom made no profit on their products. Biggest thanks go to the marshals who stood in the rain around the course to make sure runners were safe, fed and watered.”

If you’re interested in taking part in next year’s event, visit www. portisheadrunningclub.co.uk.

Make More Noise

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levedon’s Curzon will screen Sarah Gavron’s Suffragette at 2pm on Sunday, January 31, followed by Make More Noise, a collection of short films from the BFI National Archive, combining gloriously anarchic comedies, newsreels and documentaries to create a fascinating insight into the early 20th Century struggle for women’s suffrage.

This BFI Collection comprises over 20 silent films which will be accompanied live by composer Lillian Henley with her specially commissioned score.

Make More Noise heralds a spring season of silent film with live accompaniment developing The Curzon’s partnership with Bristol Silents and perfectly suited to the charms of the crimson and gold interior of Clevedon’s heritage cinema.

For tickets, visit www. www.curzon. org.uk or telephone 01275 871000.

Clevedon Senior Citizens Forum

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he speakers at the next Clevedon Senior Citizens Forum will be Jack Bailey from CURO and Alun Davies of North Somerset County Council.

The forum will take place on Wednesday, January 27 at the Masonic Hall, Albert Road, Clevedon, from 2.30pm.

Everyone is welcome and for more details contact Ursula Marks on 01275 874296.

Civic Society meetings

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levedon Civic Society starts the New Year at its public meeting on Thursday, January 14, with the AGM and a talk by Yvonne Bell called Harrods in Edwardian Times.

This talk is the result of many happy hours spent in Harrods’ archives.

Pictures and photos from early catalogues provide a fascinating insight into the shopping habits of the comfortably-off around 100 years ago.

The Society’s popular Local History Group then meets on Thursday, January 21, when the speakers Jane and Derek Lilly will tell everyone about Joe Ruddy’s Clevedon. Joe was a very keen local photographer in the 50s and 60s.

Both meetings are held at 7.30pm at the St Andrew’s Church Centre, Old Church Road, Clevedon and visitors are welcome.

There is a small charge and for more details visit www.clevedon-civicsociety.org.uk.

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Weddings

Community News The Portishead Wedding Network

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The perfect wedding

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lanning your perfect wedding day can be incredibly exciting and fun, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed with everything that you need to do.

It doesn’t have to be too stressful if you follow some basic rules to make your day as special as it deserves to be.

The first thing to do is set your budget. Whatever it is there will be a wedding to meet it. Next choose a venue.

Once this is done you will have an idea of the size of your wedding party and you can start planning your guest list and all the other things you need for this special event.

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our wedding day is the most exciting day of your life and there has never been so much variety or choice when it comes to making sure that your big day is the very best that it can be.

Whether you are taking your first tentative steps on the route to married bliss or you are just looking for a few bits and pieces to add the finishing touch to the special day, you are sure to find what you are looking for with the Portishead Wedding Network The Portishead Wedding Network is a dynamic network of high quality local suppliers in the wedding industry covering Bristol, Bath, Somerset and the surrounding areas.

To ensure that the quality of the network is not compromised, suppliers are only invited to join by existing members.

The network gives reassurance to couples that its members will provide a quality service so couples can relax and enjoy their special day. Couples can also view a directory of quality local suppliers by visiting www.pwnweddings.co.uk.

So as your big day approaches –don’t miss a great opportunity to see what Portishead has to offer.

The Portishead Wedding Network also organises wedding fayres locally to promote its members and the next Fayre is on Saturday, February 20 at St Peters Church, Portishead.

The fayre, which is free entry, will feature a live fashion show and will give bridal couples the opportunity to meet and talk to local suppliers who are experts at inspiring and assisting wedding couples with the preparation.

Local suppliers also mean that the Portishead Wedding Network can often offer services at prices that the bigger city suppliers cannot offer.

To cap it all off each bride will receive a bag of goodies to thank them for supporting a local Portishead initiative.

Walton Castle – something for Clevedon to be proud of

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he team at Walton Castle in Clevedon are overflowing with enthusiasm and pride. The intention of Franco, Tracey and Neil is all about putting this stunning building on the map and to make sure it is something for Clevedon to be proud of.

As well as being famous for its fairytale weddings, for the Castle’s corporate audience there are plans afoot for facilitation workshops as well as first aid and fire warden courses delivered by local experts. Walton Castle is also a great place for team building and away days.

Following the success of ‘Casablanca at the castle,’ a fabulous Moroccan evening with a film, this stylish and versatile venue has plans for yet more cinema nights along with murder mystery nights, cookery, millinery, sewing, photography, crafting, floristry workshops and wedding fayres.

With such a variety of events on offer, this spectacular venue, unique in its aesthetic charm, is back where it belongs, a venue open to the local community of Clevedon.

Walton Castle is on Castle Road in Clevedon. For more information, email enquiries@waltoncastle.com, visit www. waltoncastle.co.uk, or go to Twitter: @walton_castle and Facebook: www.facebook.com/weddingspotz.

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New Year, New You

In with the new

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New Year means a new start and a clean slate. It’s a time of change, a time when we step back and assess things. After the excess of the festive period it is a time when many of us look to improve and rejuvenate ourselves for the year ahead.

This is nothing new, in fact the origin of New Year’s resolutions rests some 4000 years ago with the Babylonians, who reportedly made promises to the gods in hopes they’d earn good favour in the coming year.

As always, a whole host of New Year’s resolutions will be made, from saving money, quitting smoking and improving a relationship.

The most common will be losing weight and staying fit and healthy.

With that in mind, we have put together a comprehensive New Year, New You guide to help you on your way, with features on everything from where and how to keep fit and exercise to where to go to help you start 2016 in a positive frame of mind and get rid of the winter blues.

Exercise classes for seniors in North Somerset

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here are a number of ‘Staying Steady’ classes available for seniors in Clevedon. The classes are part of a North Somerset wide initiative to increase healthy and active living in North Somerset.

The exercise sessions are good for improving flexibility, co-ordination, strength and balance.

Contact the instructor in advance to make sure the group is meeting on that day, or Nikki Smith at Age UK Somerset on 07530 777895 Clevedon classes: Boccia with John Bourn at Knightstone Court, Orchard Road.

Fortnightly on Monday 11am-12noon. Contact: Age UK Somerset 07530 777895. COST - Free Boccia with John Bourn at Christchurch Hall, Chapel Hill. Tuesdays 3pm4pm. Contact: Age UK Somerset 07530 777895. COST - Free Boccia with John Bourn at Clevedon Court, 32 Dial Hill Road. For more details contact Age UK Somerset on 07530 777895. COST: Free

Suffering from New Year blues?

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hilst some people look forward to New Year’s parties and resolutions others dread the start of a New Year.

A return to normal life after the festive celebrations can be grim and can give people a serious dose of the New Year blues.

A New Year can also mean taking a look at your relationship.

Download the free ‘Relationship Health Check’ at www. clevedoncounselling.co.uk to see if your relationship needs a health check/MOT. January is a time to blow away the cobwebs, make a fresh start and commit to making this year a more fulfilling one for you and your family.

Is your relationship in good working order and running smoothly or does it need a tune up? Are emergency repairs needed?

If you need a ‘tune up’ or ‘repairs’ contact Paul Welcomme at Clevedon Counselling on 0774 829 5253 or email info@ clevedoncounselling.co.uk for an appointment. Daytime and evening appointments are generally available in Clevedon and Bristol.

You can also learn to manage stress, relieve depression, reduce anxiety, develop more confidence and be happier.

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Cancer Rehabilitation Class at The Barn, Great Western Road.

Wednesdays 9.30am-10.30am. Contact: Kate Oldham 07800 743305.

COST - £1.50 Dance Fitness - Exercise to Music at The Triangle Club, 1-3 Old Church Road. Mondays 10am-11am. Contact: Jo Knowles 01275 544472. COST - £4 Extend, Movement to Music with Gill Porter, Clevedon Baptist Church Hall. Tuesdays 12noon-1pm. Contact: Age UK Somerset 07530 777895.

COST - £3.50 Flexercise at Clifton Court, Churchill Avenue; Coleridge Court, Coleridge Vale Road North; Pembroke Court, 9 Elton Road. Contact: Age UK Somerset 07530 777895. COST - Free Gentle Exercise at The Triangle Club, 1-3 Old Church Road. Mondays 11.15am-12.15am. Contact: Jo Knowles 01275 544472. COST - £4 Dance Fitness at The Triangle Club, 1-3 Old Church Road. Wednesdays 10am-11am. Contact: Jo Knowles 01275 544472. COST - £4 Tai Chi for Seniors - mixed ability at the Scout Hut - behind the Barn on Great Western Road. Mondays 9.30am-10.30am. Contact: Tony Dove 07886 630436. COST - £5 Tai Chi for Seniors - for people with limited mobility at Clevedon Community Centre, 2 Princes Road. Mondays 10.45am-11.45am.

Contact: Tony Dove 07886 630436.

COST - £5 Tai Chi for Seniors - for people with limited mobility at Searle Court, Cherry Avenue.Wednesdays 2pm-3pm. Contact: Tony Dove 07886 630436. COST - £5 Walking Football - helping older people stay active, Clevedon Town AFC, Hand Stadium, Davis Lane. Thursdays 10.30am-11.30am. Contact Samantha Hibbs on 01275 878052 for more details.

New Year, New You

Personal diet and weight loss plans to suit all

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ersonal trainer and weight loss specialist, Jon Winter, has become widely known for his cutting-edge use of DNA technology to create diet and exercise plans personalised to the needs of everyday individuals.

Jon said: “Our DNA holds the key to a lifetime of weight loss, strength building or muscle gaining results. There is simply nothing more personal than a programme based on your unique DNA.” Jon founded Clevedon based personal training company Emotiv, with a desire to help individuals build healthy sustainable lifestyles, whilst achieving their personal goals.

With a background in advanced nutrition, corrective exercise and functional movement, if you’re lucky enough to work as a 1-2-1 client with Jon, you can be confident of excellent results.

During early 2016, Jon will be releasing a new workout

class, known as the ‘The 100,’ which is designed to minimise workout time and maximise weight loss and muscle gain.

Find out more about Jon and Emotiv Personal Training visit www. emotivpt. co.uk or Try something new email Drum and Guitar Lesson Jon@ Held here at Clevedon Music Shop emotivpt. co.uk.

Happy New Year

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Exercise of the Month: Stiff-Leg Deadlifts Every month top personal trainer Matt Bembridge, AKA Gym Professor, provides advice for those who work out. This month he talks you through stiff-leg deadlifts.

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’ve long been an advocate of hip extension exercises, and of them being a proficient way of training the entire hamstrings cluster, as well as the lower back and glutes.

An exercise called the Romanian Deadlift (RDL) is fashionable in gyms at the moment, but, being an old-school bodybuilder, I prefer to concentrate on a similar exercise called the Stiff-Leg Deadlift (SLDL).

exercise...this is where I want to feel it, and, my form is good for my aim of this lift and in relation to the weight being lifted.

To read this article in full, including a step-by-step guide and video, please visit www.Gym Professor.com.

First, I must emphasise the word STIFF; your knees should have an ever-so-slight kink and remain stiff in this position (locked-in), not straight. I feel that the stiff position is kinder on the knees and allows for better engagement of the hamstrings.

Weight-wise, there’s confusion over variations of high-hips deadlifts (RDL, ADL, SLDL), with many working up to and around 75% of conventional deadlift load.

This load is excessive for the SLDL and will often lead to individuals kicking their bum out (to offset the load), straighten their knees, and plantar flex their toes in to the ground (in an attempt to balance).

Often, they’ll then feel this more in the calves and lower back.

Maintaining a straight back and pulled back shoulders with a heavy weight is also taxing on the mid-traps.

Personally, I like to drop the load significantly, say 20-30% compared to the conventional deadlift, and concentrate on engagement of the hamstrings throughout the exercise... pausing briefly at the mid-position, similar to correctly performing a hamstrings stretch (NB: do not bounce!).

As an alternative to using a barbell, I sometimes perform Stiff-Leg Deadlifts with a kettlebell or dumbbell out in front of me, which means dropping your shoulders out slightly, but, before the form police comment, my shoulders are still locked-in and my back braced; at this lighter weight, my primary taxation is with my hamstrings throughout the

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New Year, New You

You can lose weight with hypnotherapy

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olution Focused Hypnotherapy can literally transform people’s lives and one of the ways it can help is when it comes to losing weight.

Rae Arundel, who has been practising for a number of years, said: “By working with someone like myself, who is a fully qualified and insured Solution Focused Hypnotherapy practitioner, you can have confidence that you will achieve all those realistic goals which you have been longing to do. 䔀猀琀⸀ 猀椀渀挀攀 ㈀ ㄀㄀

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“If you are looking for help with weight management, we work with a client for a number of sessions so they can gain control over their eating and so look forward to a healthier future.

“Crucially, we often find that clients who present with a need for weight management find they sleep better, feel less stressed and become more confident.”

If you or someone you know would like to find out more about how you can feel calmer, more relaxed and gain confidence, whilst at the same time losing weight, then call Rae on 01275 750175 or 07584035873 or visit www.harbourside-hypnotherapy.co.uk.

Happy New Year…

Healthy New You

By The Wellbeing Studio

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o, we’ve come to the end of another year - it’s a time for reflection and a time to look to the future with a clean slate for 2016.

But wait, what’s all that stuff following behind you? Old ideas, regrets, unresolved issues, physical and mental clutter, and maybe even some extra weight on your literal behind?

A new you, calls for a new approach. Releasing and discarding things and thoughts that no longer serve you will free you to be more productive, creative and happy.

Relax, you can do it. No matter if you’ve made resolutions before and didn’t follow through, this is a new year. Let’s greet this year with enthusiasm, optimism and expectation.

This is the year to live your life to the full, achieve those goals and remove any negativity, pain and stress from your life.

Whatever your goals, let us guide, support and help you to achieve them. Whether you could benefit from a personal trainer, dietician, massage therapist, counsellor, hypnotherapist, reflexologist, fertility expert, yoga or pilates coaching, The Wellbeing Studio has the expertise and experience to assist your changes.

Even if you are not sure what you need, but know what you would like to achieve, talk to us and we will help. We want you to be the best you can be, so make 2016 your year. Let’s do this.

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Happy New Year from us all at The Wellbeing Studio, Clevedon.

See www.thewellbeingstudio.com for more information.

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o here it is another New Year, what will 2016 hold for you? Did Santa leave you with a few extra lbs, and if so have you made the usual resolutions to lose them?

How far will you get when it comes to giving up the usual stuff, such as chocolate, biscuits and wine – a couple of day’s maybe?

NOW INTRODUCING Make this year different, and instead of a resolution that you never keep, why not make a promise to yourself to go along to your local Slimming World where you’ll find fabulous friendly groups that are full of successful slimmers who follow Slimming World’s Food Optimising Phone or email to find out more or Eating Plan. book a session Food optimising means making the most of your food. No deprivation, Unit 2 Neads Court, Knowles Road, no hunger, no guilt. Treats are part of it so you don’t need to go without.

Clevedon, BS21 7XS The most important part of it is it makes for a fabulous future with amazing eating habits for you and all your family - giving you better health, better wellbeing, more confidence and smaller size clothes.

Consultant Angela Richardson said: “If you’ve never experienced Slimming World before you will be surprised at how friendly our groups are with lots of fun, sharing of recipes and ideas to help you achieve your own personal goal.

“Slimming World has been helping people to achieve their weight loss dreams and to live happier and healthier lives for more than 46 years.

“We are a world apart from the typical image of dieting with our fantastic Eating Plans that are so flexible and family MONDAYS – 5.30pm & 7.30pm friendly and allow you to eat normal every day’s meals to North Weston Village Hall, Clevedon Road, Porrshead include a nice Sunday roast, dish of pasta or a full cooked breakfast, not forgetting a nice glass of wine, some chocolate TUESDAYS – 9.30am & 11.30am or a pack of crisps so whether you’re looking to lose half Clarence House Social Club, High Street, Porrshead stone or ten stone Slimming World can certainly help you.

Consultant of 21 years Angela runs three successful groups WEDNESDAYS – 10am on a Wednesday 2nd Scout Hall, Coleridge Vale Road North, Clevedon in Clevedon and is (Behind Christadelphian Church) Chri ready and waiting to start you on your WEDNESDAYS – 5pm & 7pm journey.

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Many local independent shops stock different and local products at affordable prices so it can save you money, and the service is often more personal.

So keep your shopping local.

Delicious food and drink – go Continental

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he Polish food revolution has arrived – and the trend has reached Clevedon. Continental opened at 16 Old Street in the town just a few months ago and the Polish delicatessen is already proving a hit with customers.

Polish cuisine is a mixture of Eastern European and German culinary traditions and, with its strong flavours and rustic nature, is quite similar to some traditional British cooking.

Thanks to a surge in the popularity of Polish cuisine, Polish food shops are also growing in popularity and Continental has a huge range of Polish food and drink at good value

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Polish meat and grocery products are amongst some of the most famous in the world, and you will find a bakery with Polish bread, fresh and cooked meat, including a selection of Polish hams and sausages, fruit, vegetables, dairy, eggs and chilled goods.

And, of course, there is always the Polish vodka and alcohol to accompany the food, and Continental has the lot.

Continental also offers a five per cent discount card on purchases over £10 and you can pick one up in store.

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What’s On WIN! ABBA competition ABBA fans can start the New Year in fine style by seeing Waterloo – The Best of ABBA Tribute Show at The Playhouse, Weston on Saturday, January 23.

In 1974 the little known Swedish pop group ABBA swept to superstardom with their Eurovision winning Waterloo, and four decades later the song and the band remain as popular as ever.

Now this phenomenal new tribute show, presented by Sweeney Entertainments and produced and directed by James Baker, looks back at the sensational rise to stardom of Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid and gives fans the opportunity to experience the thrill of a live ABBA show.

The unique ABBA sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail by a full live cast and band - with stunning costumes and breath-taking choreography.

The lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful, captivating harmony from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this spectacular tribute.

The show starts at 8pm and tickets are £20 to include a booking fee. For more details, telephone 01934 645544.

Clevedon Living has teamed up with Sweeney Entertainments to offer one lucky reader two tickets for the show.

To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is answer the following questions: Name the famous ABBA song from the following list?

Dancing King Dancing Prince Dancing Queen Send your answers, complete with your name, address and telephone number to Gordano Media, A &W Buildings, Newfoundland Way, Portishead, BS20 7DF. The closing date is Tuesday, January 12. The first correct entry pulled out after that date will win.

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What’s On Clevedon Probus Club Opens 2016 with elephants

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robus Club 1974’s first talk of the year is on Tuesday, January 5 and is entitled ‘Bring on the Elephants and other Tall Theatrical Tales’ by Peter Longmans.

Spring programme begins for Music Club

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The club’s programme for 2016 includes talks on a variety of subjects – from ‘Policing an Aging Population’ and ‘Bee Keeping’ to ‘Fishmonger’ and ‘Stunt Filming.’

levedon Music Club’s spring programme of live concerts in the Teignmouth Room, Clevedon Community Centre, Princes Road, Clevedon, will begin at 7.30pm on Tuesday, January 19 with a recital by Alison Bell, a mezzo soprano of international acclaim, accompanied by John Marsh.

Social events include the club’s Annual Dinner in January and a skittles evening in February.

Their programme will include Elgar’s Sea Pictures with songs by Faure and Gershwin.

Meetings are usually held on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 10am in the Jubilee Lounge of Clevedon Community Centre, Princes Road, Clevedon and anyone interested in becoming a member of the club can visit the meetings as a guest.

The second half of the 2015/2016 season will then continue through February, March and April with an evening of piano music with the highly gifted advanced students of distinguished teacher Kate Miller, a welcome return visit of the Dorian String Quartet playing Mozart, Beethoven and Sibelius, and, following the Club’s AGM in April, a 90th birthday recital by pianist Ernest Woolford.

It tells of things you didn’t know and would not have believed about Theatre 100 years ago.

If you wish to attend a meeting telephone the club secretary on 01275 794046 or email ec.probus1974@gmail. com so that you are expected.

For more details of the club and the full programme for 2016, visit www.clevedonprobusclub. wix.com/theprobus4retirees.

Subscription admission to all four events is £26.50 while admission to individual concerts is £8 at the door.

For more details, telephone 01275 879099 or email andrea.argent@hotmail.co.uk.

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levedon Gardeners’ Club commences in 2016 with two interesting talks in Room 2, The Community Centre, Princes Road, Clevedon.

On Monday, January 11, Bob Buck will talk about St George’s Flower Bank, while on Monday, January 25, the topic will be Principles of Garden Design and the speaker will be Charmaine Hawkins.

Gardeners’ Club members meet for a varied series of talks on alternate Monday evenings.

The club also hosts an annual Spring Flower Show and Fair in February, arranges visits to gardens during the summer, and hosts social events.

Both meetings start at 7.15pm for 7.30pm and visitors and new members are warmly welcomed. For more information, visit www.clevedongardeners.btck.co.uk.

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fter the Christmas splurge, we often find we have to tighten our belts in January as money gets tight.

With this in mind, Bespoke Bathrooms and Plumbing is offering 10 per cent off all work in January.

The company, that covers the whole of North Somerset as well as the Bristol area, specialises in bathrooms, showers, basins, tiling, sinks, radiators and toilets, as well as all those smaller jobs, such as leaks, taps and mastic.

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

The 2015 Autumn Statement

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fter the unwelcome news of a new dividend tax in the Chancellor’s March budget statement, which will hit many small business owners hard, we were awaiting the Autumn Statement with no small amount of trepidation.

Happily there were no significant announcements negatively impacting on small businesses this time around, though there were numerous items of interest. I thought I’d summarise a few of them here: Business Measures • The doubling of the small business rate relief will be extended for a further year from 1st April 2016 • The 3% differential between diesel and petrol cars which was set to be removed in April 2016 now won’t be • Personal service companies look set to lose some or all of their tax relief on travel and subsistence costs when working through employment intermediaries • The increases in auto enrolment minimum contributions will now be delayed by six months to tie into the tax year • Confirmation of plans to introduce a new apprenticeship levy of 0.5% of an employer’s wage bill. Small businesses

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• Ensure your lights are working and keep a spare set of bulbs handy in the car • Check your washer bottle is filled with screenwash and that your windscreen wiper blades are working properly; they should not leave lines or smear the screen • Ensure all fluids are at the correct level and have them checked by a mechanic if you are unsure • Always carry a winter driving kit including an ice scraper, deicer, blanket, torch, shovel, and a fully charged mobile phone.

IAM director of standards Mark Lewis said: “Thinking ahead is the key to winter preparation. Driving in winter brings its unique challenges, leaving earlier to allow more time for ice on both the road and your car means you won’t be rushing in adverse conditions and will have more time to enjoy the drive.”

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