Clevedon Living March Issue

March Issue 2017

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Introduction

Welcome Editor’s note

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elcome to your March issue of Clevedon Living.

It already seems like we are well into the New Year, and Christmas seems like a distant memory with spring on the way.

March is the first month of spring, which means that it’s a great time to get stuck into your garden and any work you may have to do on your house.

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So whether you will be getting out in the garden yourself, or if you need some work doing, our Home and Garden feature will have everything you need to get it all ready.

We also have Mother’s Day to look forward to, on Sunday, March 26. It’s a great day to spoil your mum and remind them how special they are. So for some ideas, have a look at our Mother’s Day feature.

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We also have the latest community and plenty of things to do this month in our What’s On section.

If you have a story to share or an event that you think the community should know about and would like to have publicised, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

In the meantime I hope you enjoy the latest edition of Clevedon Living.

Best wishes

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All the latest news and events from Clevedon and beyond

MARLENS Open Water Series (MOWS)

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his year promises to be an exciting time for open water eventers as MARLENS launch their exciting open water series in May. It includes three Aquathlons, the ever popular and historic Long Swim, which started in 1928, and a brand-new event for Clevedon called SwimRun – an adventure sport originating in Scandinavia.

SwimRun combines several stages of swimming and running without changing clothes, entrants will dip in and out of the lake and sea along Clevedon’s seafront.

Each event offers longer and shorter distances to cater for experienced athletes and novices. With the emphasis on participation and having fun, for anyone unsure about their swimming abilities each event has a category for people to swim with flippers or other aids, or you could enter a team for the aquathlons.

If you don’t fancy taking part in the events themselves, then you could be a marshal and be part of the fun and excitement, looking after and encouraging the entrants.

Events are low cost at £15 per person and anyone from the age of 12 can enter.

Included in the price is a timing system,

safety cover provided by Clevedon Canoe Club and Clevedon Sailing Club, showers and refreshments.

For those wanting a full triathlon, Cadence Events will be returning on Sunday, July 2.

Money from these events will be used to maintain and improve Marine Lake, so that everyone can enjoy it now and in the future.

If you would like to marshal at any of these events, or for more information, visit MARLENS.org.uk/events or email MOWS@ MARLENS.org.uk.

Clevedon residents can also look forward to the MARLENS Lake Day on Saturday, April 8, a celebration of the opening of the refurbished lake which was opened on April 8 last year.

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Community News

Open water swimmers featured again on BBC1

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levedon’s lake and sea swimmers were featured on BBC1 last month for a feature on cold water swimming.

glory and diversity.

With a strong tradition of sea swimming in Clevedon, the town was the perfect place to visit

With cold water swimming becoming ever more popular, BBC’s Countryfile Winter Diaries sent presenter Jules Hudson down to Clevedon’s seafront to interview some of the local swimmers – and take a dip himself.

And it is not the first time the town’s Lake and Sea Swimmers Club have featured on BBC1, as members, and Clevedon Pier, are currently featured as a BBC ident, which appears while a voice-over introduces the next show.

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Mr Hudson was tasked to find out why it’s become so popular and if it is

good for you. He interviewed Clevedon swimmers Gavin Price and Tom Bullimore, plus others, and found out various reasons why they go in for a dip – it’s fun, social, provides health benefits and helps with aches and pains. The presenter then braved a swim himself, albeit in a wetsuit, with Tom. Another part of the feature saw Mr Hudson travel to School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences in Birmingham to subject his body to the cold temperatures of the sea to see if it is good for your health, and he found that when the body shivers it consumes more oxygen, meaning that it is burning more calories.

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Community based Leg Club in Clevedon proving a success

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recently formed group helping residents in Clevedon and Portishead who suffer from leg ulcers is going from strength to strength.

The Gordano Valley Leg Club meets every Monday morning, from 9am-noon at St Andrews Church Centre, Old Street, Clevedon.

It officially opened last September, and Angela Lovett, who helps run the club, said: “At the first session we only thought we’d get two people so we were amazed when we had 18 people through the door. It really has grown since then.”

NHS nurses provide the clinical expertise to relieve suffering from leg ulcers and associated conditions whilst locally based volunteers provide refreshments, entertainment, information and an opportunity for some friendly social interaction.

Indeed, the social side is proving just as important for members, and treasurer Lynn Toogood said: “It really is a social thing for members and the idea is to get out of the house.

“In fact we took a survey of members about whether they preferred getting their legs dressed here, at home or at the surgery and all but one of them said they preferred getting it done here.”

Volunteers and a support team provide a variety of different things for members while they are there, including hand massages, nail painting, knitting, brain teaser puzzles, and a lady provides music

on the accordion. Food and drink is provided by Tesco’s Fairshare Scheme.

Volunteers also include drivers, who can pick up and drop off members that are unable to make their own way to the club, and this is free.

Lynn added: “We pay to hire the hall and also for the drivers through fundraising, and have been supported with donations from various groups and organisations, including the Clevedon Lions, the Portishead Rotary Club and The Salvation Army.”

The club are always on the lookout for more members and volunteers, so for more information, telephone Angela Lovett on 07758 873661.

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Local emergency response benefits from Rotary fundraising

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s a result of their fundraising activities The Rotary Club of Clevedon Yeo decided to put some of the money to good use for the benefit of the whole Clevedon community.

The club presented a cheque for £700 to the local Clevedon First Responders.

Clevedon First Responders run a car in order to provide an immediate response within the town to health related emergencies and this cheque will cover the insurance costs of their

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Club President Yvonne Kingston said: “A local project is benefiting from the excellent support we receive from the local community for our fund raising efforts.”

Judith Boulden from Clevedon First Responders was delighted with the money, and added: “This will enable us to cover our insurance premium and continue to provide our service. This is yet another example of the great support Clevedon Yeo gives to us.”

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Clevedon Business Improvement District takes major step forward

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special meeting of Clevedon Town Council to discuss a new major business partnership in Clevedon provided good news for Clevedon businesses.

The Clevedon Business Improvement District (BID) is a partnership created and managed by and for local businesses, with the purpose of making the local area more attractive for businesses, their staff and customers.

The BID has been under discussion for some time however the consultation, legal and other set up costs were providing a barrier to progress.

Now Clevedon Town Council has stepped forward with a grant of £15,000 which matches North Somerset Council and enables the BID to proceed.

Clevedon Town Council Chair Jane Geldart said: This enables businesses to potentially reach their goal of a self financing business partnership that will focus on improving trading conditions in the town centre and Hill/Seafront areas.

“The council were delighted to make this investment given it catalyses £400,000 of new investment over the next five years and quite probably millions over the next couple of decades.”

John Fox of Triangle Traders said: “The BID will enable us to establish a very firm footing for a proper business partnership with significant funds to improve the marketing and promotion of the town and instigate street enhancement projects that will improve the shopper experience in order that more people come, stay longer and come back again and again.”

The next step is to finalise a five year business plan that is subject to a vote by the businesses to approve or not in a formal ballot. A simple majority (50%) would ensure the BID would proceed and enable many of the aspirations already discussed to be realised, including marketing and promotion and street enhancement, such as signage and car access and parking.

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Pupils – and parents – take part in maths fun

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ary Elton Primary School in Clevedon held an open afternoon where parents could come in and participate in maths activities and maths games.

Mr Thurgur, Assistant Headteacher, said: “We truly believe that maths should be interactive and fun because we know that is how our children learn best.

variation on darts, a dragons and knights maths quiz and a highest tower competition with Key Stage 1 children; they had to measure structures made of spaghetti held together with marshmallows.

“We wanted to provide our parents/ carers and extended family members with strategies which they can use to support their children’s learning.”

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Walking football taking off at Clevedon Town

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he Friends of Clevedon Town “Walking Football” sessions at The Everyone Active Stadium (formerly The Hand Stadium) on Davis Lane, Clevedon, are continuing to prove very popular.

These take place on Thursday mornings from 10.30-11.30am and Friday evenings from 7.30-8.30pm.

Sessions cost £3 and are open to everybody, regardless of age, sex, fitness or skill level, but are especially suited to those over 50 looking for an opportunity to get more active with like-

minded people.

For more details, contact Sam Hibbs on 07826 718880, email hibbs499@ btinternet.com or just turn up to a session.

The group play on the artificial 3g pitch, so you need suitable football boots for this surface (no metal studs), and bring a drink for breaks.

The club have also entered walking football teams for local and national tournaments, and there are more details on www.pitchero.com/clubs/clevedontown - just click on Walking Football Info.

Meanwhile, Clevedon Town FC first team are at the time of writing 14th in the Premier Division of the Toolstation Western League with 30 points from 25 games.

There is just one home game in March when the team take on Street on Saturday, March 18th, kick off at 3pm. Entry is £5 (£3 concessions) for an afternoon’s entertainment.

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Sunday market returns to Clevedon - with even more on offer

The popular Clevedon Sunday Market is back for 2017 on the first Sunday of the month from April-September – for six amazing events with 40 stalls on three sites in the Hill and Sea area of Clevedon.

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he Clevedon Sunday Market is an artisan market held in Clevedon’s Hill and Sea area, with stalls celebrating locally produced food and drink, talented craft makers and vintage collectors from the South West.

It encompasses Hill Road, Alexandra Road and Bellevue Road and the first market, on Sunday, April 2, from 10am-2pm, is looking to a fantastic start to the season of events.

Stalls such as Bath Soft Cheese, Beats Ales, crafts from Oh

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my Lovely, Leagrove Antiques and Vintage and handmade soaps from Wild Grove will be there, providing a real variety and something for everyone.

Gym Beans cafe with the Body Management gym on Alexandra Road will be open, keeping visitors stocked up with hot drinks and some delightful lunch options.

Many of the local businesses will also be open in support of the market, including Nineteen, Books on the Hill, Popular Pots, indulgence and 67 Barista Barber, so shoppers and day-trippers can browse Clevedon’s lovely independents while exploring the market.

67 Barista Barber will be hosting live acoustic music on the first Sunday of the month, to coincide with the Sunday Market, and if it proves popular they will host it on subsequent Sundays.

Locations also include Essential Computing, Channel Court car park, Hill Road and Christopher R Brown Ltd, Tickton Lodge car park, Bellevue Road.

The market started last year and has grown to encompass three sites with approximately 40 stalls, making the market a lovely trail around the Hill and Sea area.

The market was started from an incentive by the traders group ‘HAS IT’ to help connect the community to the area and to draw-in visitors to the town from further afield.

Maps are available in leaflet form or follow signs on the day, while a donation to charity is made on each site and visitors can support these on the day.

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Local parent Christine has enrolled one or more of her children continuously at Stagecoach for over ten years.

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She said: “Heidi and her Stagecoach team have been brilliant with developing my children’s individual skills in dance, drama and singing.

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Award-winning director Ken Loach at Curzon

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en Loach, twice winner of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, is coming to The Curzon Community Cinema in Clevedon on Tuesday, March 21, for a screening of I, Daniel Blake, which earlier this month won the BAFTA for Outstanding British Film.

The film shows how the current benefits system fails the people who most need it and who are entitled to its support – people like Daniel, who is off work in Tyneside with a heart condition, and like Katie, a homeless single mother who has come to Newcastle in search of work and accommodation.

The special screening at The Curzon is the initiative of the North Somerset Constituency Labour Party (CLP). When tickets went on sale they sold out in the first 24 hours – believed to be a first in the cinema’s 105-year history.

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Curzon Cinema and Arts hosts live musical theatre show Road to Freedom, which focuses on the Spanish Civil War and the local men who left the West Country to take up arms to fight for democracy in Spain, on Saturday, march 25.

Voices in Harmony invite you to “Some Enchanted Evening” at Christchurch, Chapel Hill, Clevedon on Saturday, March 25 at 7pm.

This unique performance is complimented by an exhibition in of original art works by Louella Frankel Jones, inspired by her father who fought in Spain, and Flamenco paintings by local artist Melanie Hamer.

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Beginners Basket making Workshops

NSPCC QUIZ AND CHILLI EVENING Local NSPCC fundraisers are holding their annual Quiz and Chilli Evening at Failand Village Hall, Ox House Lane, Failand, on Friday, April 7, from 7.30pm.

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eginners Basket-making Workshops will be taking place in both February and March at Kingston Seymour Village Hall, Ham Lane, Kingston Seymour.

Claire Kinsella is holding the first on Friday, February 17 and the second takes place on Saturday, March 11, with both running from 9.30am for a 9.45am start until 4.30pm.

In one action-packed day you will learn all the basics needed to make a simple shaped basket – from base to border.

A variety of ready-soaked willows will be provided, and tools available to use and the numbers of participants will be kept low to enable good individual attention.

Claire said: “I work with a variety of home grown willows, locally harvested wild willows, and a little

If you enjoy a good evening with a challenge and a tasty supper, then why not enter a team of four for this popular event.

bought in from the Somerset Levels, such as stripped (white) willow.”

So that the willow does not dry out, the venue will be cool, so Claire suggests wearing layers as you may warm up, while hot drinks/biscuits will be provided but please bring lunch or make other arrangements.

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STRING QUARTET RETURNS TO CLEVEDON The Clevedon Music Club welcomes the distinguished Dorian String Quartet back to the town on Tuesday, March 21, when they will play music by Mozart, Diabate and Beethoven.

The concert takes place in the Teignmouth Room at Clevedon Community Centre, Princes Road, Clevedon, starting at 7.30pm and admission is £8 on the door.

Clifton Suspension Bridge talk for designed the Clifton Suspension Civic Society “Who Bridge: Fact or Fiction?”

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ind out by going along to the Clevedon Civic Society meeting on Thursday March 9th to hear speaker Julia Elton, the organisation’s president.

The bridge has become the most visible symbol of Bristol, city of Brunel and its design is now credited to Brunel alone.

In fact the bridge is the achievement of Sir John Hawkshaw and W H Barlow and

was built in 1864, after Brunel’s death.

There will be more fascinating details about the bridge from Julia at the meeting, which begins at 7.30pm at the St Andrew’s Church Centre, Old Church Road, Clevedon.

There is a small charge for visitors or you might like to join this thriving Civic Society which cares about Clevedon. For more details, visit www.clevedon-civic-society.org.uk.

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What’s On

Maxine Relton at Art Club

QUIZ EVENING FOR UGANDA

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levedon Art Club begins its 2017 programme of evening meetings and events with Maxine Relton talking about “How ideas lead you forward” on Tuesday, March 14.

Maxine reveals the creative thinking behind two of her major projects over the last 10 years.

She said: “Although drawing plays a central role in all my work, I like to re-cast ideas in a wide variety of art forms, moving between sketch, print, painting, photograph, drawing and sculpture as a way of questioning and reshaping my perceptions. It helps me towards a better understanding of the world around me.”

Maxine’s work is held in private

collections in many countries and she has received a number of awards and featured in various publications, as well as on television.

She was elected to the RWA in 2006, has served on the Exhibition Committee and the Board of Trustees and continues to exhibit widely.

The interesting and informative evening takes place at Clevedon School Sixth Form Centre from 7.309.30pm and entry for non-members is £3 on the door.

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

The ‘Care for Uganda’ support group invite everyone to a lighthearted Quiz Evening on Saturday, March 11 at 7pm at Christchurch, Chapel Hill, Clevedon.

Entry is £5 per head so you can come as an individual or a team of four-six people. Coffee and tea will be provided in the interval but please feel free to bring your own drinks and nibbles if you want.

All proceeds will benefit projects supporting children and poor communities in Uganda.

Please pre-book, if possible, by calling 01275 877657 or email petergillrobinson@btinternet.com.

WORKING WITH DEAF CHILDREN TALK FOR SENIORS FORUM

The speaker at the Clevedon Seniors Forum on Wednesday, March 29, will be Mike Lockett on ‘Work with deaf children.’

The meeting takes place at the Masonic Hall, Alexandra Road, Clevedon, at 2.30pm and all are welcome.

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Mother’s Day Spoiling our mums isn’t something we should do only once a year, but Mothering Sunday provides the perfect opportunity to remind our mum’s how very special they are to us.

Mother’s day is on Sunday, March 26, so why not get your mum a special gift, or take her for a lovely meal to celebrate.

Thoughts on Mother’s Day

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s your Mum special? Do you sometimes forget to tell her you love her? So often we neglect them.

We all know that Mother’s Day – like Christmas and Valentines - can be very commercial and some of you may be a bit cynical about it, but what mother doesn’t like to feel cherished on this special day?

So put away your cynicism and think about that inner glow she will have if you give her something that really shows you care.

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Mothering Sunday, including new ranges of mugs, glassware and frames, but what about buying her something a bit different from our range of Italian clothing.

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Motoring tips - DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)

By Thomas James, Tickenham Garage

This month, Thomas James from Tickenham Garage shares some tips about the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)

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ickenham Garage have seen a rising number of cars with DPF faults, with the most common cause being the filter has become blocked with soot particles.

The DPF acts as a nappy and catches harmful soot particles from the engine and needs to be cleansed every 300 or so miles.

Many cars will go into what’s known as an active regeneration process, active regeneration will only take place when the vehicle is up to operating temperature and driven ideally on motorways or A roads when the vehicle is above 2000 rpm and speeds greater than 40 mph.

Vehicles that are driven mostly around town and in city’s can develop problems with the DPF, as the

engine becomes clogged with carbon deposits. This means the fuel injected into the engine does not burn efficiently; causing more soot particles to enter the DPF.

Before Clean

We advise people that own diesel engine vehicles fitted with a DPF to have regular motorway trips so that the engine can clean itself out.

After Clean

in a MOT failure if the DPF has been removed.

If a vehicles engine is not burning the fuel efficiently, damage to the DPF and premature failure can occur. We have seen vehicles with mileages of 30,000 with blocked DPF’s because of driving style.

There are some companies out there offering consumers different solutions to DPF faults, it is illegal to remove a DPF from a vehicle and can now result

Tickenham Garage are pleased to offer a solution and have invested heavily in equipment to clean your DPF and engine without having to remove it from the vehicle, saving customers money on labour charges for diagnosing and replacing a DPF. Readers can receive 10 percent off DPF services by quoting DPFGM03 when contacting our servicing team.

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Ask the Vet Vet Cari Ewings, from Vale Vets Portishead, answers your questions

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we would highly recommend getting insurance for your new puppy as on average 1 in 3 pets will need veterinary treatment for accidents or illness per year.

Unfortunately there is no National Health Service for our pets.

We tend to think that the expensive treatments will be accidents like a broken leg. But in fact more chronic conditions such as allergic skin conditions, ear problems and arthritis can be equally costly.

With pet insurance you have the peace of mind that you and the vet can concentrate on what is best for your pet without the additional worry of how you are going to fund the treatment.

We would recommend you take time in choosing the right insurance company as not all policies are the same. Before you make a decision on which policy to choose we strongly recommend that you: •

consider that the amount of veterinary cover is adequate

•

that there is no limit to how long you can claim on each illness

If you have any queries on insurance please don’t hesitate to call us and speak with our Insurance Administrator Bev who would be happy to help.

Health

Exercise of the Month: Box Squats

By Matt Bembridge, AKA Gym Professor

B

ox Squats, squatting to a stationary object (box or bench) and back up, has long been an exercise that I’m unsure of, maybe even frowned upon.

In recent years, strength and conditioning and Crossfit has brought Box Squats more into the mainstream; they’re still taught and performed in the conventional method of a powerlifter - a wide-stance, almost straddling a box, and pushing outward to greater activate an area popularly referred to as the posterior chain - and under a heavy load.

I appreciate the reasoning for a powerlifter to implement this technique, but, never really liked the idea of general trainers and sports people performing it over other methods. That was until, a few years back, I listened to a gem of advice from Dave Tate at EliteFTS. A supplier of my products in the USA, Dave’s a well-respected powerlifter and educator. Dave said something along the lines of the box squat being the most

efficient method he’d used to teach a good squat.

This stuck with me, as the American Sports Council teach exercise in a much different way than us; and, in the U.S. care industry, squats are a basic pre-requisite for someone to look after themselves - get in and out of a chair, on and off a toilet, etc.

With the latter in mind, I immediately saw how the Box Squat could quite easily replicate the required squat during these most basic of tasks. Looking at the Box Squat, it can encourage someone to sit back properly in a squat, achieve a functional depth and to suitably get out of the seated position.

Even many “healthy” individuals and general trainers struggle to perform a basic squat with this good form.

Outside of powerlifting, I’m still not overly keen on a wide-stance Box Squat under heavy load, however, preferably with a respective light-load (or just

bodyweight) and an orthodox stance, I can see how the Box Squat can be used to help many improve mobility and confidence to achieve a better general squat.

To read this article in full, please visit Matt’s free-resource www.

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Home & Garden

De-clutter your house for a spring clean

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pring is the perfect time to do some, well, spring cleaning. Taking the plunge to shed your home of excess clutter room by room will clear your mind for the year ahead and make for a simpler home life and clearer mind.

Anne Cleans Houses has been trading for seven years, providing top to bottom bespoke cleaning services in Clevedon, Portishead and the surrounding villages.

They are now offering extra services for spring, including a top to toe de-cluttering service to compliment your spring cleaning schedule. De-cluttering can be done as a standalone service or as the perfect start to your big clean.

Gardening will also begin in March to tidy, snip, clip and prune your outside spaces to perfection. After a mild winter things haven’t stopped growing and Anne Cleans Houses is ready and waiting to tame the wilderness whenever you need them.

The full list of services include carpet cleaning, window cleaning, gardening and of course top to toe, sparkling clean housekeeping so you can rest up, cup of tea in hand knowing it’s all being taken care of.

Call the office on 01275 390548 to book a consultation with the professional de-clutterers now.

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Built on a reputation of honesty and quality, the company’s customer base has grown rapidly over the years, largely due to recommendations and word-of-mouth.

Greenfingers are also on the Which? Trusted Traders list which assesses and endorses local tradespeople based on customer reviews, giving you the extra peace of mind that your home is in safe hands.

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Home & Garden

Get your roof sorted with Joe

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or Joe Hayman, working with roofs is a passion. The local lad from Portishead runs Joe Hayman Roofing and chimney sweeping company Clean Sweep, and he is gaining a fine reputation from clients.

Covering the whole of North Somerset, the family run business does all types of roofing work, including flat, tiled and slate, all repair work, gutters and fascias, lead work and Velux windows.

Joe, who was born and bred in the town and went to Gordano School, is well known along with his mum Sally, who works at the Youth Centre, The Black horse and runs a

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pet care business.

Joe said: “I get a lot of work through word of mouth, which is great. I’ve had a lot of people recently with damp at the top of their walls, windows and ceiling.

“While the chimney sweep work is more seasonal during the winter, I can fit a chimney cowl to stop birds nesting in your chimney over the spring, which can be a problem.”

Joe, who is fully insured, provides a professional opinion and honest advice, along with a competitive quote for all work done.

For a free, no obligation quote, contact Joe on 07554006861, email JoeHayman@outlook.com or find him on Facebook.

month and with it comes the introduction of garden waste bins.

From Wednesday, March 1 the green garden waste sacks will no longer be collected and only properties registered for the new service will be visited by collection crews.

Residents who signed up for the service before December 18 are guaranteed delivery of a bin before the new contract starts.

Each household can register up to two bins at a one-off cost of £25 each by visiting www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ gardenwaste.

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Discover your perfect bathroom

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The modern bathroom centre based on Hither Green Industrial Estate in Clevedon showcases the very latest in bathroom design and offers an extensive choice of quality brands at affordable prices. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on

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When you choose Clevedon Plumbing Supplies you’re tapping into 20 years’ experience in the business, servicing both trade and retail customers.

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

CHANGES TO THE VAT FLAT RATE SCHEME

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he Chancellor’s autumn statement brought with it the unwelcome news of impending changes to the Flat Rate VAT Scheme (FRS).

From April 2017 anyone deemed to be a ‘limited cost trader’ and operating the FRS will need to adopt a new 16.5% rate, making it an inefficient option for many existing users of the scheme.

The Flat Rate Scheme was supposedly introduced to simplify VAT. It allows businesses to adopt a fixed, flat rate percentage to apply to their vat inclusive turnover as a means of calculating the VAT to pay over to HMRC each quarter.

This differs from the standard method whereby businesses add up all of the vat charged on their sales and deduct all the vat paid on their purchases to arrive at net amount due to HMRC. Despite the fact that HMRC devised

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the Flat Rate Scheme and specified the percentages to be used by each business sector (including those sectors now targeted) they believe that many of the businesses that then opted in did so simply to ‘aggressively abuse’ the scheme to pay less tax. Sadly those are HMRC’s own words.

So what is a limited cost trader and what does it mean for you if you are currently using the scheme?

You are defined as a limited cost trader if your VAT inclusive expenditure on ‘goods’ is: • Less than 2% of VAT inclusive Sales, or • More than 2% of VAT inclusive Sales, but less than £1,000 per annum ‘Goods’ is defined as items purchased exclusively for business purposes and excluding capital expenditure

(Computer equipment, plant and machinery etc), vehicles, vehicle parts and fuel (unless the provision of vehicles or transport happens to be your trade, think taxi etc).

Goods would therefore include any direct costs of sale and things like stationery, but exclude telephone, rent, software licences etc.

The new measures are aimed directly at service industries whose levels of reclaimable VAT are naturally far lower than other businesses and who do admittedly, currently find themselves slightly better off under the Flat Rate Scheme than they would be under the Standard Method.

Careful thought should now be given by all users of the scheme to whether switching to a new scheme would be beneficial before the changes take effect in April.

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