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elcome to November’s Nailsea & Backwell Living and the excitement is building for the Christmas period.

We start the month with a bang as fireworks light up the skies and bonfires crackle. It’s always safest to go to an organised display and there are some great ones in Nailsea – see our What’s On section for details on the biggest and the best.

Our first Countdown to Christmas feature has lots of information on festive goings on as we approach December. We also bring you all the latest news from the Nailsea & Backwell area, including Backwell Environment Trust, a lunch club that needs your help and the Nailsea Music Festival.

We’ll be back next month with our December issue, packed with inspiration on gift buying, party venues and what to do over the Christmas period.

So remember - if you have any seasonal events which you would like to promote, please get in touch.

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Visit Backwell Environment Trust

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ackwell Environment Trust (BET) was founded in 2004 with the aim of protecting the beautiful countryside around the historic village.

The trust presently has around 250 members and owns and manages two nature reserves, the 10 acre Jubilee Stone Wood and the 12 acre Badgers Wood.

Both reserves are made up of a mixture of broadleaf woodland, interspaced with open areas of spectacular wildflower meadows.

In a recent survey, the nature reserves recorded more than 500 species of plants and animals, including many rare species such as the hazel dormouse, greater horseshoe bat and the yellow bird’s-nest plant which is the only location where it has been recorded in

the whole of North Somerset.

The existence of the wildflower meadows on Backwell Hill can be traced back at least 700 years and the Trust has made it a priority to restore sections of these ancient wildflower meadows on their reserves.

So every autumn, the two acres of newly-restored wildflower meadow are cut by its band of loyal volunteers using traditional hand scythes which will ensure the meadows long term future.

The trust holds regular volunteer sessions every Monday morning and on the fourth Saturday morning of each month, meeting at their newly restored cabin in Badgers Wood, and anybody interested

in joining or finding out more about it can go along or visit www. backwellenvironmenttrust.org.

The Trust’s Annual General Meeting takes place on Saturday, November 12 at 2pm in Backwell Parish Hall, Station Road, and all are welcome to attend.

After the formal business there will be a break for refreshments followed by an illustrated presentation on local wildlife by a guest presenter.

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Bike show raises fantastic sum

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he public turned out in force to the seventh Nailsea International Bike Show, a two day community charity event that took place at the Royal Oak Pub, High Street, Nailsea.

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The free event, which gets bigger and better every year, is run by local volunteers in aid of the Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The grand total of money raised for CHSW was a fantastic £2700, and this was collected from a raffle, tombola, refreshments, children’s entertainment, collecting buckets and sponsorship.

Organiser John Colley said: “We had more than 100 bikes on display over the weekend, comprising of interesting bikes from the 1900’s to the present day.

“They included a rare 1920 NUT (Newcastle Upon Tyne) and a 1930’s Indian in line 4 cylinder motorcycle.

“We had some wonderful music over the weekend too, provided by 10 really good bands. We believe that throughout the weekend we had several thousand visitors all of whom appeared to be having a great time.

“All in all it was a fantastic weekend, made possible by the generous efforts of everyone involved.”

MASONIC LODGES DONATE MONEY TO NAILSEA CUBS Two local Masonic Lodges who meet in Nailsea Masonic Hall held a charity barbecue and boules BBQ afternoon at the Ring O’ Bells pub in Nailsea last month.

Tyntesfield Lodge competed against Estune Lodge for a battle of honour at the well attended social event, which Estune just won.

The money raised was used to buy a Resuscitation Mannequin which was donated to Nailsea Cubs so they can be trained in first aid resuscitation techniques.

The Cub Leaders said this will be put to good use training up to 350 cubs and scouts in all of the different groups in Nailsea.

The presentation was made to Ann Parker by Chris Perry, David Wasmuth (Estune) and Colin Fraser (Tyntesfield).

If you are interested in finding out about Freemasonry in Nailsea, contact Nailsea Masonic Hall at cherryred.eden@gmail.com.

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Lunch Club in Nailsea is worried about having to close if more volunteers cannot be found to help.

Nailsea Methodist Lunch Club, which takes place in the Wesley Building, Nailsea Methodist Church, Silver Street, Nailsea, came into being in the 1990s when Marjorie Town, the then minister’s wife, took it over from the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service.

It is still going strong, with between 50 and 60 members, and is run by a team of volunteers.

However organisers are worried about how long the group can continue as volunteers are getting older.

They serve tea or coffee and biscuits from 10am and then a two course lunch at noon.

This is then followed by more tea or coffee and a quiz or bingo.

The tables are arranged to seat six or eight people and members enjoy sitting together for lunch, which makes a nice change from

eating alone.

Members do not have to belong to a church but all join in when they celebrate Christmas, Easter and Harvest festival.

The club urgently need help preparing meals so if anyone is interested in volunteering, contact Irene Hughes on 01275 798522. There is also a rota system for help with washing up or making coffee.

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The entry fee is £2 on the day, which includes a programme of the classes taking place, (children and ticket holders come in free) and if visitors cannot stay all day they can come and go as they please.

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Pupils visit Backwell Playing Fields

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ear 4 pupils from Backwell Junior School gained a good understanding of their local park as part of a topic on their own neighbourhood – thanks to a visit to Backwell Playing Fields.

Both year 4 classes, 4J and 4W, are currently doing a topic called “Close to Home” and they donned high-vis jackets and made their way to the playing fields to meet Michael Pratt, chairman of the Backwell Playing Fields charity, and Kathy Freeman, the charity administrator.

“They will also be doing a survey of shops in the village and how they have changed over the years.”

Kathy Freeman said: “The more sources of information that the children find themselves in, the more they will understand the different

sources they can use to do research on Backwell.

“The aim for Backwell Playing Fields charity is to raise awareness that the park belongs to the village and as such each and every user has a responsibility towards looking after it.”

They were able to learn about the history and maintenance of the fields and the facilities within, who the people involved are and how they can help.

Class teacher Ellie Jenkins said: “It is great for the pupils to learn about the history and geography of Backwell. In the topic they learn about the village in the past and also think about what Backwell will be like in the future.

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Exercise Polish Eagle reunion for cadets

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x cadets and staff of 2467 (Nailsea) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets got together with other participants from Exercise Polish Eagle 2006 for the 10th Anniversary.

In 2006, Squadron Leader John Radford, the Officer Commanding Nailsea Squadron, together with help from George Peszynski, the Honorary Polish Consul in Bristol, put together an expedition for 40 staff and cadets to Poland.

Taking in Warsaw, Krakow, Zakopane and a number of other locations the expedition was designed to build links and allow Air Cadets to learn more about the history and culture of Poland.

Ten years later it was decided that it would be a sensible time for as many of the participants as possible to meet up for a meal at Cadbury House in Congresbury to recollect the expedition and find out what they all now do.

The meal was specially designed and put together by the hotel to bring a taste of Poland to North Somerset.

with all the original participants, with some coming from as far away as Durham and London for the event.

Most of the evening was spent meeting up with old acquaintances and reestablishing lost links. George Peszynski and his wife Krystyna were once again Guests of Honour for the evening having worked tirelessly in 2006 to assist in making the Expedition happen.

The Exercise Polish Eagle was part of what the Air Cadets continue to offer young people in the town.

They meet on Mondays and Wednesdays and are open to girls and boys from 12 to 18 years of age.

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isitors to The Meeting Point at Backwell Parish Hall, Station Road, Backwell, on Tuesday, November 8 have the chance to bring along a special item and talk about what it means to you and why it’s special at “I remember when….”

It will start at 11am and the item could be a photo, a poem or something decorative and you can share some of your memories over tea or coffee (Fairtrade) and home-made cake.

Elsewhere at The Meeting Point, which runs every Tuesday between 9.30am-4.30pm, Light Lunch Club is serving fresh soup followed by cheese and fruit on November 15 from 1pm, while Lunch Club takes place at the same time on November 15, and bookings need to be made by November 8. Then on November 22 at 2pm gamers are welcome to play board games.

The Meeting Point can offer help throughout the month for how to use that new device you’ve been given or with those on-line tasks, and they have books to swap and lots of local information and pointers for assistance and advice.

The full programme is available from Backwell Post Office and around the village.

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Rotary stalls raise much needed cash

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he Rotary Club of Nailsea and Backwell ran both their regular book and handbag stalls at the Nailsea Community Market last month and in little more than four hours each stall raised in excess of £400.

“We sponsor half a dozen young sailors each year on week-long Tall Ships voyages, support Young Carers and help disadvantaged youngsters throughout the area.

We also use some of the funds to help the popular Nailsea District Leg Club.”

David Whittlestone, organiser of the bookstalls, said: “I’d like to thank the people of Nailsea and Backwell for turning out last month. The money raised will all go to our many local projects.

The next bookstall will be on Saturday, November 26, all day outside Waitrose, Nailsea. It presents a good opportunity to solve some of your Christmas present problems.

If you have any recent paperback novels to spare, or jigsaws or CDs, please telephone David on 01275 463714. If you have any new or good condition handbags going spare, please telephone Roger on 01275 854076.

ADGE CUTLER STATUE TO BE UNVEILED IN NAILSEA TO MARK 50TH ANNIVERSARY Wednesday, November 2 is the 50th Anniversary of Adge Cutler recording his first LP with the Wurzels at the Royal Oak in Nailsea.

To celebrate the event an Adge Cutler Statue by local sculptor Roy Cleeves will be unveiled outside the pub on Nailsea High Street on Saturday, October 29.

The event will start from noon and many of the Cutler family will be in attendance during the day and evening.

Adge Cutler Tribute Band “The Twice Dailies” will be playing from 2.30-3.30pm during which time the statue will be unveiled.

The band, made up of Steve Bessant on lead vocals, Eric Brooker on Keyboards, Mike Hebden on Sousaphone, Bob Brentley on bass and Rich Simmons on tenor banjo, were originally only intended to play a one-off performance to celebrate the music of Adge Cutler and The Wurzels as part of the Nailsea Music and Arts Festival 2011, but their fame spread far and wide.

The band will also be playing inside the Oak on Saturday evening.

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Zip wire challenge for Wellspring Counselling

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ellspring Counselling, based in Nailsea, is holding a sponsored zip wire challenge at the National Dive Centre in Chepstow on Sunday, November 20 to mark the end of National Anti-bullying Week and raise funds for the essential work they do providing counselling to local residents in North Somerset.

The Wire is 700 metres long, 70 metres high and will reach speeds up to 40 miles per hour, making it one of the longest Zip Wires in the UK. They are in the lookout for people to take up the challenge and getting sponsors, and the minimum age to take part is 12.

If you don’t fancy the zip wire, you can also support them by sponsoring others who have taken up the challenge.

To sign up and get sponsor forms, call Wellspring Counselling on 01275 810879 or email: reception@wellspringcounselling.org.uk

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A brand new group-wide member’s incentive scheme means that there is now even more reason to choose Co-op. To celebrate the launch of the scheme, Co-op members who purchase a Co-op Funeral Plan will currently receive £225 back into their membership account.

You can become a member for £1 and every time you buy a Co-op branded product or service you get 5% back for you to spend and 1% back for your local community. The system means that every time someone buys a Co-op brand, including online purchases and even carrier bags, money is added to a charity fund. Local charities are selected every six months to be beneficiaries.

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Dog fouling on playing field must stop

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ackwell Playing Fields charity has made a plea to dog owners to stop their pets from fouling on the open space.

The charity is experiencing issues with dog fouling on the Playing Fields, which is popular with youngsters and adults alike.

A spokesperson for the charity said: “Whilst we have many, many responsible dog owners who enjoy the park and respect their neighbours by clearing up after their dogs, we are experiencing issues with dog fouling in the park.

“We’re really concerned about the health and safety of the children who play in the park and don’t want to have to go to the extreme measures of banning dogs or having them kept on leads but we cannot tolerate the few irresponsible people spoiling it for the rest of us.

Chairman of the charity Michael Pratt said: “I discuss this situation with the many responsible dog owners who are equally disgusted with the odd uncaring person.

“This week alone I found a huge mess by the little picnic seat in the play area; another ‘trodden on’ on the path and a third large one in the middle of the junior football pitch. So please – all of our good dog walkers please when you see it happening tell them off.”

The charity is asking for help to keep the park tidy by being vigilant, continuing to clean up after their dog and speaking to those who shirk their responsibilities.

ART GROUP HANDS OVER PRINCELY SUM TO FREEWHEELERS CHARITY An Art Group in Backwell raised a record sum at an art exhibition for a local charity.

St Andrew’s Art Group, Backwell, raised a whopping £1,460 at their 30th Art Exhibition in July which, along with the £450 the group raised at a charity Open Evening in June, made a grand total of £1,910.

Chairman Lindsey Busby, along with members of St Andrew’s Art Group, handed the cheque to Colin Stone, one of the volunteer riders with Freewheelers (EVS) - ‘Blood Bikes,’ the art group’s chosen charity for the year.

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Tides Festival takes town by storm

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he third Clevedon Tides Festival was hailed a huge success by organisers.

Enjoying some lovely spells of weather across the weekend, the festival once again brought thousands to Clevedon seafront, with attractions extending from Salthouse Fields to The Pier.

The music was a highlight as always, with The North Somerset Samba Band getting the crowd lilted before Saturday evening’s lantern procession from The Bandstand to The Pier. There was a foot stomping performance from Tinman to close Saturday night on

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lighting up the shimmering waters and thousands of smiles.

Revellers also enjoyed a seafront pew at The Little Harp stage where there was 12 hours of live music across Friday to Sunday, creating a stereo soundtrack to the festival, including Frankie Spain and the Inquisition, the all-local, Clevedon band’s first performance for the Tides Festival.

Highlights at Marine Lake on the Sunday included a new, fun Swim/Run event and the ever-popular raft race. For the second year running, local engineering specialists SKF won the raft race, with Cintre Community’s C Bed raft docking in next. The Rubbish Team competing on a raft made from Biffa bins and the ATC Team in an airplane shaped raft both made a valiant effort in rough conditions.

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Portishead Primary School run a mile with Ben

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n 15th September Ben Smith, the local man who recently made the national news when he successfully ran 401 marathons over 401 days, paid a visit to Portishead Primary School.

Ben talked to the children about his message of anti-bullying, the reason for the fundraising challenge which has to-date raised over £280,000 for charities Kidscape and Stonewall.

The children were so inspired by the visit that they decided to enter a competition to be in with a chance of running the last mile with Ben on 5th October.

“The last mile may have marked the end of Ben’s journey but it is the inspiration for the beginning of ours to work together to ensure all children treat each other with kindness and share the values we look at as they grow. The real purpose of education is growing hearts as well as minds!”

They made a video which showed what they do to stand up to bullying at the school and to the delight of all the staff and pupils they were selected as the winning school. Staff joined 31 children to take part in the mile long run and cross the final finishing line at Millennium Square in Bristol – a moment they will never forget.

Earlier in the day, Ben stopped off at The Hall and Woodhouse pub on Portishead Marina at the halfway point of the 401st marathon.

Head teacher Richard Riordan is passionate about creating a culture of tolerance and understanding within the school. We talked to him about the school’s stance on bullying.

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ight year-old Jamie is a lively girl and sings and dances around her bedroom, but when she was out and about she was more reserved and shy, until she joined Stagecoach.

“I couldn’t believe it!” her mum Vicki said.

“After only a few sessions at Stagecoach I felt Jamie was so much more confident and happier in herself. She laughs and talks to people much more now, and she expresses herself with so much energy.”

Principal Heidi Hollis said: “Children like Jamie really benefit from our thriving, nurturing, supportive and inspirational environment. Our classes really make a huge difference in their lives.”

Managing Director Sarah Kelly added: “At Stagecoach we teach our students so much more than how to sing, dance and act. We help them blossom into wellrounded individuals, ready to embrace

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life and all its opportunities.

“We delight in seeing our students have fun, make friends, learn new skills and discover hidden talents. We encourage them to take ‘safe risks’ through rehearsals and performance, which brings out a willingness to take on challenges.”

Local classes run during school term time in Portishead, Long Ashton, and across the greater Bristol area for youngsters aged four-18. New students are welcome to start with a two week trial to try before they commit.

To find out more about the two week trial, call Heidi on 0117 953 2500, or visit www.stagecoach.co.uk.

OPEN AFTERNOON AT PRE-SCHOOL Grove Pre-school is holding an open afternoon on Monday, November 14, for all prospective parents/carers and children to attend and enjoy the outside play area, garden, and play room.

The pre-school offers term time, sessional and full day (9am-3pm) care for rising three and four year olds (2-year-old funded by request) in its own area within the Grove Sports Centre, St Mary’s Grove, Nailsea.

If you would like to attend, bring ID and pop in. For more information, visit www.grovepreschoolnailsea. co.uk, call 01275 857614 or 07749 240004, or email info@ grovepreschoolnailsea.co.uk.

Countdown to Christmas Nailsea Community Christmas Fair

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hristmas tree lights switch-on, Santa’s Grotto, reindeers, clowns and walk-about entertainers, grand raffle with lots of prizes, skate rink, lantern parade, carol singers and dancers, pop-up photo-shop and camera club exhibition, hoopla, swing-boats, inflatable helter-skelter, arts and craft stalls, street food, fire engine, singers, dancers and musicians and shops staying open late.

Nailsea Community Christmas Fair is back and it is bigger than ever.

Put together by a valiant group of volunteers supported

by Nailsea businesses, churches, organisations and schools the fair on Friday, December 2, promises to be a fabulous family treat.

The last street fair was dubbed its biggest and best but by 2011 like Glastonbury it needed a break and was struggling to find a new merry band of helpers.

Crown Glass shopping centre gallantly carried on the tradition of carol singing and putting a Christmas tree up in Somerset Square but people missed all the festive stalls and fun.

Committee member Lynda Dicks said: “Everyone has been so positive and supportive – we have been going around checking which shops will be staying open late and collecting prizes for our grand raffle and the response is fantastic with lots saying ‘thank goodness you are back’.”

The committee is hoping that ‘rehearsals permitting’ the panto princess from The Playhouse, Weston can come along to turn-on the Christmas tree lights.

The former Backwell school girl Chloe Hawkins will be on stage this December with Only Fools And Horses star John Challis as Beauty in Beauty And The Beast at the North Somerset seaside theatre.

But Bristol Hippodrome staff will be at Nailsea giving out free balloons and glow sticks to advertise their Christmas production of Cinderella starring world famous skaters Torvill & Dean.

And the grand raffle has panto tickets to win as well as a huge Tesco Christmas hamper, meat and holiday vouchers and more.

The plan is to start with a lantern parade using lots of recycled plastic bottles at The Glass Maker at Crown Glass Place with the main entertainment at Somerset Square, stalls all along the High Street ending at a craft fair at Tesco supermarket.

At Crown Glass Place is the skate rink with its snow machine and Christmas music which will be open from 2pm on the Friday and most of Saturday, December 3 too.

Estate agents Hunter Leahy has kindly sponsored the first hour of skating for the young people from Ravenswood School on Friday afternoon.

The High Street will be closed to traffic from late afternoon.

Lynda added: “We are running various workshops for people of all ages to learn how to make lanterns out of recycled plastic bottles including at the November farmers’ market and on the night we will be giving out free LED lights for the lanterns.”

To find out more about the lantern workshops, book a stall, take part in the entertainment email nailseacommunitychristmasfair@gmail.com.

Disclaimer: All this information is correct at time of going to press and we are trying our very best to make it all happen

CHRISTMAS ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN Place your orders now for our Local Fresh Poultry and Meats Last date of ordering to guarantee Christmas availability is 17th December.

North Street, Nailsea Tel: 01275 856280

Email: Bakersofnailsea@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.bakersofnailsea.co.uk

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Countdown to Christmas Lions Children’s Christmas Party

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ailsea Lions are holding a children’s Christmas Party on Saturday, December 10, from 2.30–4.30pm at Scotch Horn Leisure Centre, Nailsea.

This will be a fun packed afternoon with Johnny G, a professional children’s entertainer and magician, a bouncy castle, facing painting, party music, and a party tea and present from Father Christmas for every child.

All children up to six years of age are welcome to attend and tickets cost £12 per child, with an accompanying adult free of charge.

For tickets or more information, call Adrian on 01275 851332.

All proceeds will go to Lottie’s fund, a fund for a three year old local girl with a life limiting illness, to help make Lottie’s last memories of her short life the happiest they can be.

WRAXALL CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR This year’s Wraxall Church Christmas fair takes place on Saturday, November 26 at All Saints Church, Bristol Road, Wraxall from 10.30am-2pm.

Morning coffee and light lunches will be served, while there will be various stalls to browse and games to play. Admission is free.

Visit www.grovepreschoolnailsea.co.uk, call 01275 857614 or 07749 240004, or email info@grovepreschoolnailsea.co.uk.

Terry & Sharon welcome you to

THE MOOREND SPOUT Quality home-cooked food In a friendly relaxing environment

We are now taking bookings for the festive season menu available from 1st Dec to 23rd Dec (exc Sundays) CHRISTMAS DAY

Some spaces still available. Call now to secure your booking Please contact for further information or to request a menu The Moorend Spout Union Street, Nailsea, BS48 4BB Tel 01275 855336 Web: www.themoorendspout.com

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The Moon & Sixpence

Countdown to Christmas Nailsea Scouts Christmas Post 2016

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or the 17th year running 1st and 2nd Nailsea Scouts and Backwell Scouts have joined forces to deliver Christmas cards throughout the Nailsea and Backwell area.

Last year a total of £1,500 was raised within Nailsea. A proportion of the money from the sale of stamps is donated to a local charity, so last year £180 was donated to the MS Centre the remainder £1,300 was shared between the two groups to help fund Scout activities and buy new equipment.

Nailsea Scouts would like to thank the

people of Nailsea who supported the service by buying stamps and they hope they can rely on your support again this year.

They would also like to thank Pring and Co. who kindly sponsor the stamps, and also the “Post Offices.”

“Post Office” outlets include Budgens, School Togs, Hunters, Coens Chemist Somerset Square, MayNews, Co-op Hannah More Rd, Grove Stores; as well as various outlets in Backwell.

The price of stamps will remain at a very

reasonable 25p and will be available from Saturday, November 12. The last date for posting will be Saturday, December 17 at noon.

SHOP EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS A Craft Fair takes place at Flax Bourton Church on Friday, November 18, from 6-9pm, offering some great ideas for Christmas gifts.

It will feature a huge variety of crafts

from The Chocolate Tart, Claire Hall Glass, Reloved Buttons, Adrienne Hughes Art, Debbie Smith Ceramics, The Artist Blacksmith, Wight & Wight, Lolly & Moo, and Gold, Silver and

Copper Jewellery.

There will also be original art and craft from local artists and crafters available, plus tombola, a cake sale, a raffle, mince pies and mulled wine.

Exciting musical event at Tithe Barn for Christmas

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n Saturday, December 17, a very special musical event will take place at the Nailsea Tithe Barn, Church Lane, Nailsea, in aid of the Young Carers of

A varied programme of musical styles with instruments and voices plus readings will set the scene for the forthcoming celebrations.

The John Clare Wind Quintet with Graham Tear (Flute) Kathy Roberts (Oboe) Peter Dunkley (Clarinet) Ruth Allen (French Horn) and Lyndon Hilling (Bassoon) all hail from Northamptonshire and take their name from the famous ‘Northamptonshire Peasant Poet’.

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Alongside the quintet on the programme will be ‘The Tithe Trio’. Carol Dean, Tina Foster and Julia Knight are three friends from Nailsea who have enjoyed singing together in a variety of choirs for many years. Their programme is wide ranging in style with something for everyone.

All the performers are singing, playing and reading in aid of the Young Carers of Nailsea, a local organisation that supports the national charity.

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Countdown to Christmas

Garden centre showcases local talent

An invitation to Brackenwood Plant & Garden Centre

Annual Craft and Art Fair

With a dizzying array of locally-made artisan goods, it’s the perfect place to pick out something special for Christmas.

Sat 19th - Sun 20th November 2016 Over 40 stalls all under cover

Now in its seventh year, the fair has steadily grown in popularity and this year has 45 local stallholders showcasing their goods, from metal work, ceramics and jewellery to handmade chocolates and Brackenwood’s own honey.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy live music from the Portishead Town Band on Saturday and The Filtonaires, a close harmony ‘boy’ band from Bristol, on the Sunday.

Musical entertainment both days

Entry is free and there is plenty of free parking. There will be leaflets going out to homes across North Somerset.

11am till 4pm Free Entry Free Car Parking

To be in with a chance of winning a £250 voucher to spend at Brackenwood simple tear of the voucher in the leaflet (or download from www.brackenwood-plantandgardencentre. com) and bring along with you.

More details on our website: www.brackenwood-plant and garden centre.com

Prize draw

Win a £250 voucher to spend at Brackenwood Customers simply need to complete the tear off slip on the promotional leaflet and hand in on either Sat 19 or Sun 20 Nov

Now follow us on twitter and facebook Open Mon-Sat 10am - 4pm Sundays 10:30am - 4pm Tea Room No. 01275 374988 Email:bracken.wood@btconnect.com

www.brackenwood-plantandgardencentre.com

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he annual Christmas Fair returns to Brackenwood Garden Centre in Abbots Leigh on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20.

So, to get your hands on some truly individual gifts, treat yourself to something special or just browse and soak up the atmosphere, get down to Brackenwood, Leigh Court Estate, Pill Road, Abbots Leigh, Bristol.

Countdown to Christmas Clevedon St. Nicholas Fayre

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ill Road in Clevedon will be turned into a festive wonderland on Thursday, December 1 as the Clevedon St. Nicholas Fayre returns.

The popular event was re-launched last year with the help of DMevents and this year there promises to be even more stalls and live music.

Visitors will be able to get into the Christmas spirit and find that perfect Christmas gift, whilst soaking up the mulled wine and Victorian Christmas entertainment.

Fairground rides and more will be there, as well as Santa his sleigh – there will even be some donkeys dressed as reindeers. Late night shopping will also be taking place as shops on Hill Road will be staying open late.

Stalls already announced for the Fayre include Clevedon Lions, Inner Wheel Clevedon,Lolly & Moo Soy Candles and Melts,Stephanie Eastwood floral design,Aunty Emma travelling sweet shop,The Wicked Chilli,Stampin’ with Sonja, Flaherty Frames, Desihns

by Denisa, The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, Jingle Jangle Designs,Belly Busters, Snobizz Snowcones, Cancer Research UK,Julia’s Sewing Room,Lucky number, Pacific Calm Gifts, GG’s crafty corner and Andrew House.

The night aims to be the best night

out for all the family in December and will start at 5pm and run until 9pm.

Please note that Hill Road will be closed from 1pm on Thursday, December 1, to set up for the Fayre.

CHRISTMAS MARKET Nailsea United Reformed Church, Stockway North, Nailsea, is holding a Christmas Market on Saturday, November 26 from 10.30am-2.30pm.

There will be various stalls and refreshments available, including bacon baps. Entry is free.

Popular Charity Christmas Fayre

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he North West Somerset Branch of Parkinson’s UK will be holding their hugely popular Charity Christmas Fayre at St Francis Church Hall, Ash Hayes Road, Nailsea, on Saturday, November 19 from 10am-12.30pm.

It will feature stalls selling cakes, cards, arts and crafts including beautiful quilting, plants, jewellery, antiques, vintage and other decorative items. Refreshments will also be available.

The regular branch meeting, on the second Saturday of every month, will be on November 12 from 10.30am-12.15pm and it will be an open meeting with a Christmas ‘bring and buy’ and plenty of time to socialize.

All those with Parkinson’s, their carers, relatives and friends are welcome to attend. For more information, telephone Jill Gilbert 01275 855524.

Nearly New Sale

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“nearly new” sale takes place at Scotch Horn Leisure Centre, Nailsea, on Sunday, November 27.

The sale, which will run from 1.30-4.30pm, will be packed full of nearly new toys and children’s clothes to buy just in time for Christmas.

There will also be tables selling hats of all shapes and sizes to raise money for Brain Tumor Research, as well as homemade cakes and a children’s raffle.

To book a table telephone Kate on 07920114423.

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What’s On

BEDFORD PERFORMERS Present

MUSIC & DANCE AROUND THE WORLD Sponsored by Waitrose Nailsea Thursday 10th Nov 7pm Adults £9 Child £7 Friday 11th Nov 7pm Adults £9 Child £7 Saturday 12th Nov Matinee - 2pm Adults £9 Child £7 Saturday 12th Nov 7pm Evening – All Seats £9

Scotch Horn Leisure Centre, Nailsea in aid of

WITH JAZZ ON TAP DANCE COMPANY

WITH CAROL BEDFORD’S PIANO PUPILS

Tickets available from 19th September at: www.bedfordperformers.co.uk & Nailsea Music Shop (01275 855021)

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Music and dance from around the world

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ickets are still available for the Music and Dance Around the World show by the Bedford Performers – but seats are going fast.

The magical and exciting new venture is a mother and daughter show featuring dancers from the age of two-70 and piano pupils from age six and above.

The show will take place at Scotch Horn Leisure Centre, Nailsea, from Thursday, November 10-Saturday, November 12.

The show, which is in aid of Penny Brohn UK, is being sponsored by Waitrose Nailsea and starts at 7pm on all three days, with a matinee at 2pm on the Saturday.

Tickets are £9 for adults and £7 for children on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday matinee, while all seats on Saturday evening are £9. They are available from Nailsea Music Shop, High Street, Nailsea (01275 855021) or www.bedfordperformers.co.uk.

BACKWELL FAIRTRADE Backwell’s next regular second Saturday Fairtrade Café is on Saturday, November 8 at the Parish Hall from 10am-noon.

As usual there will be the coffee bar, the Traidcraft goods stall, the bulk buy club and the Ecover refills stall. There will also be an exhibition, “Plastic Planet__revisited” by the Sustainable Backwell Group.

Backwell Environment Trust will be at the cafe to show and tell you all about their work in Backwell’s fine hilltop nature reserves.

Afterwards the Trust will stay on in the hall to set up for their AGM at 2pm which includes an illustrated talk on Wildlife Gardening by expert Colin Higgins.

CANDLES OF REMEMBRANCE The annual service of Hope, Light and Remembrance is being held in Nailsea Methodist Church, Silver Street, Nailsea, on Sunday, November 6 at 4pm.

This special service offers opportunity for those who have been bereaved to remember loved ones and to find strength and solace in reflective worship and the prayerful support of others.

Refreshments will be served following the service.

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is new venue for

annual model soldier show

n annual model soldier show is taking place in Nailsea for the very first time next month.

Bugle Call 2016 will take place at The Link, Nailsea School, Mizzymead Road, Nailsea, on Sunday, November 27.

The Bristol Area Branch of the British Model Soldier Society and South West Figure Modellers have been putting on the annual show of models in the Pavilion in Bath but this year they have a new venue, new day and new date.

Bugle Call is one of the largest exhibitions of military models in the South West and a wide range of models will be on display, including cars, boats and ships, tanks, military figures, fantasy/garage kits, aircraft, AFV’s and sci-fi models.

There will be 40 clubs displaying and 14 trade stands along with modelling and painting demonstrations and a

modelling competition.

Refreshments will be available all day too.

Entry is £5 for adults, £2 for children under 12, £4 senior citizens and £9 for families and free parking is available.

For exhibits, contact Kevin Peart at slenderboy0247@gmail.com, for trade, contact Bob Orr at boborr@talktalk.net, and for more information, visit www.bmssbristol.org.uk/

Annual Bonfire Night A spectacular firework display will take place at Nailsea and Backwell Rugby Club’s annual Bonfire Night, which takes place on Saturday, November 5.

A firm favourite with families, gates open at 6pm with the fireworks estimated to start around 7.45pm. There will be a beer tent and hot food.

Tickets are £5 for adults, £3 for children under 16 and £12 for a family of four. Avoid the long queues by getting your tickets early from the Rugby Club, R&B Taylor News Agents, Backwell, John Browns, Nailsea and Aimee’s Winehouse, Backwell.

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What’s On

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ailsea Concert Orchestra’s next concert takes place on Saturday, November 26 at Nailsea Methodist Church, Silver Street, Nailsea.

The programme will include Bach’s Concerto for two violins with soloists Ali White and Lu Jeffery; Beethoven’s Egmont Overture; and Schubert’s Symphony Number 3.

It will start at 7.30pm and tickets are £10 for adults, £1 for under 16s, from Nailsea Music Shop, Nailsea High Street, on 01275 855021 or they are available on the door on the night.

MOTHERS’ UNION MEETING Christ Church Mothers’ Union will meet on Wednesday, November 16 at 2.30pm at Christ Church, Christ Church Close, Nailsea when the speakers will be Mark and Megan Walters who will be telling the group about “Hope for Life Katanga”.

Everyone is welcome and for more information, contact Kate on 01275 540708.

Autumn Concert for Choral Society Nailsea Choral Society’s Autumn Concert will be held at Backwell School Theatre on Saturday, November 12 at 7.30pm.

The main work the society will be singing is Purcell’s only opera - Dido and Aeneas - plus other pieces by Purcell, Monteverdi and Scarlatti.

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Tickets are £12 with a programme and £5 for under 18’s and they are available from http://www.nailseachoral. org.uk/ or choir members, and refreshments will be served in the interval.

Nailsea Probus Club The Probus Club of Nailsea enjoyed a club visit to Thatchers Cider in October. They meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Mizzymead Recreation Centre and Social Club, Mizzymead Rise, Nailsea.

On November 10 Jon Yabsley will be talking about The RNLI and on November 24 Jill Clayton will present Wills and Power of Attorney.

If you are retired and looking for a good men’s club to join then contact the secretary Mike MacDonald on 01275 790335 or email nailseaprobussecretary@gmail.com.

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play by Barrie Keefe will be performed by Backwell Playhouse Theatre Company at Backwell Playhouse, Mariners Drive, Backwell, from Wednesday, November 23– Saturday, November 26.

A Mad World My Masters is a play on the grand comic scale of the past that is enthusiastically set in 1977, the year of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.

The plotting leads a twisted course through a drunken doctor’s office to a striptease act by an Angela Rippon look alike to a last act rendezvous in the gardens of Buckingham Palace.

Suggested by Thomas Middleton’s 1608 comedy of the same name, it has the gusto, delight in intrigue and feeling for low life exuberance of a Jacobean play.

Performances will take place at 7.30pm

Cinderella for Macular Support group

“Cinderella”, performed

by Tim Lewis and Sheila Furneaux, takes place at the next meeting for Backwell and Nailsea Macular Support, which takes place on Wednesday, November 30 at Backwell W.I. Hall, Station Road, Backwell.

and tickets are £11, £8 for members, and available from Alan/Ruth on 01275 462621, Mollie on 0117 9641723, or 07842 883734 for non member debit and credit card bookings (subject to booking fee).

Please be aware that the language and content may offend. For more information, visit www.backwellplayhouse.co.uk.

COUNTRY DANCE GROUP IN BACKWELL The Barn and English Country Dance Group have started their current season in Backwell W.I. Hall, Station Road, Backwell, on Wednesdays, starting at 7.30 pm.

If you would like to join them, you can turn up on the night or telephone Brian on 01275 855181 for more information.

Visitors are welcome to this enjoyable afternoon, which starts at 1.30pm for 2pm, whether they have an eye problem or not. For more information, telephone 01275 462107.

DANCE CLASSES

LeRoc / Modern Jive Easy to learn, fun, versatile

Everyone welcome – bring a friend, partner or come on your own

THURSDAY EVENINGS * Beginners 8.00pm * Intermediates 9.00pm * Freestyle from 9.45pm

Scotch Horn Leisure Centre, Nailsea Contact Diana Bath

Tel: 01275 852909 or 07816 649077 Web: www.nailsealeroc.co.uk

Friday 18th November @ 8pm Tickets must be bought by Wednesday 16th November

The Grove Sports Centre & Social Club. St Mary’s Grove. Nailsea Tel 01275 856892 Check us out on www.grovesports.co.uk

email: contact@grovesports.co.uk

What’s On

Portishead Players present classic comedy

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lithe Spirit, one of Noël Coward’s most celebrated and popular comedies, will be performed by Portishead Players at the Somerset Hall from Thursday 8th to Saturday 10th December at 7.30pm. The run also includes a matinee at 2pm on the Saturday.

The timeless comedy, which is as funny today as it was when it was first produced, features classic Noël Coward humour with a hilarious script involving an eccentric clairvoyant and mischievous ex-wife who returns to haunt the leading man.

As the high class set of friends gather for a séance, audiences will laugh out loud at the mayhem and misunderstanding that ensues.

Blithe Spirit will be followed by Portishead Players’ evening of Pantomania! which will be staged in February. This double bill of two one act plays will run from the 23rd to 25th February and also includes a Saturday matinee.

Tickets are released several weeks ahead of each show and will be available by telephone on 0333 666 3366 or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/portisheadplayers.

Alternatively, ticket outlets on Portishead’s High Street are Morgan-Westley or Mother Nature. A small charge, less than

Cast members Janet Astley, Tony Sutcliffe, and Celia Roberts. Seated: Wendy Walmsley 11%, is made for online and telephone bookings.

For further details visit www.portishead-players.org.uk or contact Wendy Walmsley on 01275 818802.

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What’s On

Thrills and Chills at the Curzon International

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fitting film tribute marking the 100th anniversary of The Battle of The Somme will take place at the Curzon, Clevedon, on Remembrance Sunday, November 13, at 2pm.

It shows scenes of the build-up to the infantry offensive including the massive preliminary bombardment, coverage of the first day of the battle (the bloodiest single day in Britain’s military history) with depictions of small gains and massive costs of the attack.

concert pianist at Music Club

Nosferatu, on Thursday, November 3 November at Clevedon’s Curzon cinema.

Following the sell out performances of Jon Richardson and Mark Steel, comedy returns with Jongleurs on the Road on Friday, November 25.

MC Maureen Younger is joined by Jason Patterson and Melbourne’s Wayne Deakin.

For details and tickets, visit www.curzon.org.uk or call 01275 871000.

To a contemporary audience the film continues to have a huge emotional impact. It remains one of the most watched in British cinema history, bigger than Star Wars and the Bond films.

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ailsea Concert Orchestra’s next concert takes place on Saturday, November 26 at Nailsea Methodist Church, Silver Street, Nailsea.

The programme will include Bach’s Concerto for two violins with soloists Ali White and Lu Jeffery; Beethoven’s Egmont Overture; and Schubert’s Symphony Number 3.

It will start at 7.30pm and tickets are £10 for adults, £1 for under 16s, from Nailsea Music Shop, Nailsea High Street, on 01275 855021 or they are available on the door on the night.

Halloween may have come and gone, but you can still enjoy a ghoulish treat: Bristol based trio My Octopus Mind will be performing their original score accompanying the1922 silent horror classic,

79a High Street Nailsea Bristol BS48 1AW Tel: 01275 855021 Web: all-music.co.uk Email: sales@all-music.co.uk

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The Plague comes to Clevedon!

Nailsea Farmers’, Craft and Community Market

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ing the bells and lock up your homes The Plague is coming to Clevedon. Or at least author Karen Maitland is coming, to talk about her latest novel The Plague Charmer.

Karen will be at Clevedon library for the author talk on Tuesday, November 22 at 7.30pm to talk about her work.

Karen has written several medieval mysteries, including The Owl Killers, The Gallows Curse, and The Company of Liars. She is a member of the Medieval Murderers who write collaborative medieval mysteries.

In The Plague Charmer the tiny hamlet of Porlock Weir is about to get a visitation of the plague. It is 1361, thirteen years since the Black Death ravaged the country. Now the plague is back. What price would you pay to keep your family safe?

Tickets are £3 and are available from Clevedon Library, or reserve your ticket by phone on 01934 426020, or by email on Clevedon.library@nsomerset.gov.uk Karen’s books will be on sale at the event and from Books on the Hill, Clevedon’s independent bookshop on Hill Road.

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eautiful autumnal colours are here and all of the produce and crafters at the Nailsea Farmers’, Craft and Community Market are preparing their stock for Christmas, so now is the time to start thinking about this festive event and spreading the cost.

The market will take place on Saturday, November 19 in Crown Glass Shopping Centre, Nailsea, where there will be an abundance of products to choose from, including a great range of meats, poultry, game, sausages, eggs, cheese, jams, bread, pastries, apple juice, cakes, gluten bakes, fish, organic vegetables, ales, scotch eggs, chilli sauces, hanging baskets plus new stalls selling vegetarian dishes, wheat-free bakes.

You will also be able to place your meat orders.

The Craft Market will be brimming with great gift ideas from handmade jewellery, pictures, textile items, wood products and much more.

Additional stalls can be found at the Community Market from people on your doorstep so you will be spoilt for choice. It starts at 9am and finishes around lunchtime.

MIZZYMEAD RECREATION CENTRE & SOCIAL CLUB NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME

Open to non-members for lunches Served Tuesday to Friday 12 noon to 2pm

Barry Walsh Band

Saturday 12th November 8pm-11pm Members £3 each / Non-members £4 each BAR & SOCIAL CLUB • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • FUNCTION ROOM • QUIZ NIGHTS TREASURE NIGHTS • MEAT & BOTTLE DRAW • INDOOR BOWLS - OUTDOOR BOWLS • TENNIS • SKITTLES • BINGO • BRIDGE CLUB • SCRABBLE CLUB • DARTS • SNOOKER

Mizzymead Rise, Nailsea BS48 2JJ

Email:- mizzymead@hotmail.co.uk

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Telephone 01275 854181

Website:- www.mizzymead.org

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Clevedon and District Flower Club

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any people associate flower arranging with just church flowers but this couldn’t be further from the truth.

The Clevedon and District Flower Club has a membership of more than 70 members, half of which live in Nailsea, Backwell, Yatton and Long Ashton, with the rest hailing from Clevedon.

They meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm at the Clevedon Community Centre, Princes Road, Clevedon, in order to see beautiful flowers arranged and have a get together afterwards.

All the demonstrators are trained by

national NAFAS experts and move upwards from area to national level after a build up of experience. They then have to pass practical and technical exams.

The club pay each monthly demonstrator a fee plus travel expenses and flowers and the result is an entertaining evening as the demonstrator puts together five or six very large arrangements and gives advice.

To add to the enjoyment there is a raffle at the end of the demonstration.

The new 2016-17 season starts with a demo by Angie Norris on October

Not just Ping Pong at Grove Sports and Social Club

25 entitled ‘A few of my favourite’ and one of the top evenings of the year, the Christmas Special, takes place Tuesday, November 29 with Angela Turner.

AUTUMN CONCERT FOR

CHORAL SOCIETY

Nailsea Choral Society’s Autumn Concert will be held at Backwell School Theatre on Saturday, November 12 at 7.30pm.

The main work the society will be singing is Purcell’s only opera - Dido and Aeneas - plus other pieces by Purcell, Monteverdi and Scarlatti.

Tickets are £12 with a programme and £5 for under 18’s and they are available from http://www. nailseachoral.org.uk/ or choir members, and refreshments will be served in the interval.

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f you watched the Table Tennis in the Olympics you will know that it can be a very skilful and energetic sport.

Nailsea Table Tennis Club is growing opportunities for people to play the sport at the Grove Sports and Social Club, St Marys Grove, Nailsea.

Coaching for young people takes place every Saturday morning from 9am. There is also social play on Thursday lunch times from noon-2pm and Tuesday evenings from 7.15pm. If you are interested in this or league play contact Shaun on 07805 030684.

Grove Sports and Social Club has a thriving cribbage club.

You can play darts and pool and find out about league skittles and competitive darts matches, and watch live sport on TV as well as the regular football and cricket matches taking place in season on the extensive outdoor pitches.

Membership is £10 to join, and subsequent annual renewal is £8. For more information, visit www. grovesports. uk, email contact@ grovesports. co.uk, find them on Facebook or call 01275 856892.

NAILSEA TABLE TENNISgroup CLUB Let us help your Community orCoaching Charity byfor providing low cost young people every Saturday for from 9am. accommodation regular

meetings a free function room Social Play – or Thursdays 12noon – 2pm for a Tuesday fund raising event for 50 -150 people.

Evenings from 7.15pm All bookings will be subject to availability.

If you are interested Regular zany quiz nights in this or league play Next Quiz Friday 4th March. please call Shaun

See web or ring/email for details

07805030684

THE GROVE Sports Centre & Social Club St. Mary’s Grove, Nailsea.

Tel: 01275 856892 Email: contact@grovesports.co.uk Web: www.grovesports.co.uk

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Healthy Eating

Fantastic

food service for nurseries Courtesy of Square Pear

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weekly food delivery of ingredients every Monday morning to the nursery, with an easy to follow food plan and recipes for the nursery to follow.

Getting school food right is about supporting children’s education, health and well-being.

All planners and recipes have been checked and certified by a Children’s Food Trust nutritionist, so that meals comply to the current Early Years guidelines and give children a healthy balanced nutritious meal each day.

lmost a quarter of British children are overweight by the time they start primary school, which means that it is vitally important for children to get into good eating habits early to give them the best start in life.

With this in mind, a new company in Clevedon is providing an all inclusive food service for early years nurseries.

Square Pear, a company based in Clevedon, opened in July and already provides food for Rydal Day Nursery in Clevedon and Happy Hours Nursery Baby Unit in Nailsea.

The company, which is run by Sarah Shopland, provides a

Happy hours-a safe, stimulating and caring environment that will encourage your baby to develop to their maximum potential. ● Part time or full day nursery care. ● Providing nutritional home cooked meals. ● We accept all childcare vouchers from employer schemes. ● All our staff are qualified childcare providers with current DBS checks and are trained in other areas such as Safeguarding children, first aid and food hygiene. ● By using movement,sound,colour and touch babies are encouraged to explore and develop.

Call us on 01934 876973 To arrange a visit or for more information go to www.happyhoursnursery.co.uk Worcester gardens, Nailsea and North End Road, Yatton

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Having worked in a nursery for the past 16 months, Sarah has seen first hand what difference a good, healthy imaginative menu can do for a child.

Square Pear source ingredients locally where possible. Planners are changed seasonally to take advantage of local home grown produce. Meat is also supplied by a local butcher.

Pets

Canine Coiffure

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egular grooming is extremely important for your dog. Not only does it keep dogs’ coats clean and manageable, it also enables you to do a quick health check to ensure it stays healthy. It is also important that your beloved pet feels at home in any salon.

HOME FEEDING SERVICE While you’re away, let me feed and care for your cat in the comfort of his own home.

Call Clare on 07866 724747

Christmas bookings now being taken!

Jo Lewis of Canine Coiffure makes sure your dog is sympathetically handled on a one to one basis and gives it a first class pamper and an unconditional commitment to their safety and well being.

Jo, of Backwell, has been running the professional dog grooming salon for just over a year, having moved to the area from Devon.

She has a first class honours degree in Animal Science, is fully trained to City and Guilds standard in dog grooming, holds a pet first aid certificate, and is fully insured.

Canine Coiffure offers full grooms to all breeds, and this includes everything from a bath, de shedding, trimming, clipping and styling to ear cleaning and plucking, eye cleaning, anal gland checking and emptying if required, nail trimming and a health check.

Additional services include a pet polish, micro-chipping and any of the services from above.

Canine Coiffure is located in Downside Road, near Bristol Airport. For more information, telephone 07732 011305, email caninecoiffure@outlook.com or visit www.caninecoiffure.co.uk.

Newly Refurbished Licensed Boarding Cattery.

‘A purr-fect home from home’ Owned by a caring cat lover.

Offering a personal service for your cat Open all year 01934 876246

Old Bristol Road, Hewish WSM BS24 6RQ Proprietor: Christine Tulk BSc www.karafarmhousecattery.com

The North Somerset Vets trusted by over 5,500 owners to look after their pets!

Regular appointments 7 days a week Out of hours emergency care: our vets, our nurses, our premises Now offering rehabilitation and hydrotherapy Yatton (BS49 4EQ) 01934 833685 Nailsea (BS48 1AW) 01275 858628 Portishead (BS20 7BL) 01275 397449 www.watkins-tasker-vets.co.uk

Help your pet get through bonfire night

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any pets get agitated and hide whenever there are fireworks and with fireworks night approaching there are ways to help them get through the loud bangs.

It can be very distressing to see your pet shaking, whining and pacing around the house. Their hearing is so much keener than ours that they can detect fireworks going off miles away, which can make the days surrounding fireworks night very stressful for them as they don’t understand.

In the fortnight leading up to fireworks night, create a refuge for your pet. Try to choose a room that you can block out sounds easily and draw the curtains to shut out light. Move your pet’s bed and favourite toys in there.

Offering food and treats or engaging in fun games in the area will encourage them to use this area when distressed and leaving a radio or TV on in the room can also help.

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Competitions

WIN! COMPETITION

WIN A LUNCHTIME MEAL FOR TWO

The winner of a lunchtime meal for two at Mizzymead was Bev Steeds of Nailsea, who correctly spotted Captain Phil hiding on page 32 of the October edition of Nailsea & Backwell Living.

Don’t despair if you missed out because Nailsea & Backwell Living has again teamed up with Mizzymead to offer another lucky reader the chance to win a meal for two in the lunchtime.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning this great prize is find out which page Captain Phil is hiding on.

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 Friday, November 11. The first correct entry pulled out after that date will win.

WIN! COMPETITION

WIN A MEAL FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR

Your Nailsea & Backwell Living magazine has once again teamed up with Gordano Gate Brewers Fayre, Wyndham Way, Portishead, to offer one reader the chance to win a meal for a family of four.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is answer the following question:

What page is the S J Ridley advert on?

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 Friday, November 11. The first correct entry pulled out after that date will win.

Terms and Conditions The prize is a meal for a family of four (1 course for 2 adults 2 children) redeemed against the main, snack or buffet menu excluding drinks.

Valid for six months from receipt.

The winner of the meal for a family of four last month was Tony Burgess of Tickenham

WIN a 30 Day Expressions Membership at Hutton Moor, Backwell & Scotch Horn Leisure Centre All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is Comp copy xxxxxxxxx answer the following question:

There will be a statue unvelied at the Royal Oak in Nailsea of who??

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 Monday, November 14. The first correct entry pulled out after that date will win.

Nailsea & Backwell Living has teamed up with Hutton Moor, Backwell & Scotch Horn Leisure Centre’s to offer one lucky person the following prize: A 30 day Expressions Membership to include: gym, swim, Health suite, racket sports, classes and more!

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Motor

How to avoid battery problems As the winter months, and those cold, crisp mornings close in, it is vital that drivers ensure that their vehicles are well prepared for the cold and adverse weather driving conditions.

This month, Thomas James from Tickenham Garage advises us on how to avoid battery problems.

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atteries are one of the most common causes of breakdowns. They can die at any time during the vehicles usage, but are more likely to drop out when temperatures drop.

We have an increase in the number of visits to customers’ homes between November and March and many of them are battery related.

Colder weather can cause a battery to reduce in power output, run down faster due to the increased usage of power because of wipers, heaters, screen heaters etc, and have a reduced ability to accept a re-charge.

Battery problems can be avoided; having them checked for any leaks, terminal security and condition can save you on those mornings when the car will not start.

Tickenham Garage will also check your battery with testing equipment for functionality and health.

Tickenham Garage offer a free 25 Point Winter Health Check, to ensure that your vehicle is as ready as possible for the winter months. To book your appointment, contact the garage today quoting GLWIN16.

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Advertising Feature

Driving in the dark? How well can you see?

By Gerard Fernandes

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o, the clocks are about to go back.

We’ll get an extra hour in bed (unless you have small children or you forget to reset the clock!) and we will revert to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

The evenings will be darker and soon the mornings will be too. This can make driving conditions difficult if you’re on the road early in the morning or at night. Problems can include blurred vision, difficulty focusing and glare from headlights.

So, before you head out on the road,

read our top tips for driving in the dark and don’t forget to book that all important eye test!

Top tips for driving in the dark • Make sure you have regular eye examinations. We recommend at least every two years.

• Always wear a pair of glasses or contact lenses with an up-to-date prescription.

• Keep a spare pair of glasses with an up-to-date prescription in the car.

• Choose glasses with anti-reflection

Optometrist of the Year

lenses to help minimize glare from oncoming lights.

• Make sure your specs are clean.

Sounds silly but you’ll be surprised how much difference it makes.

• Never wear glasses with dark or tinted lenses when driving in the dark.

If you still have trouble adjusting to glare from headlights, reading road signs or seeing pedestrians and cyclists clearly, make an appointment to see our Optometrist as soon as possible.

Need to update your specs?

Our Affordably Fabulous eyewear offer continues now and throughout November. There’s something for everyone including, Affordably Fabulous complete, coated varifocal glasses from just £199. Book your appointment now at www.lynnefernandes.co.uk, call or pop in to see us!

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Health & Beauty

Adaptive personal training

By Rowan Morgan-Ruffley

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y name is Rowan and I am an Adaptive Personal Trainer who specialises in neurological conditions such as Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Stroke, Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

I offer one to one sessions in the comfort of your own home or at the physiotheraphy and Pilates Rehabilitation Centre in Knowles Road, Clevedon.

I also run Stroke/ABI, Parkinson’s and MS group sessions. They are set up as a circuit class but each exercise is specific to help you and has been designed by both myself and a neuro-physiotherapist.

Specialised in Neuro rehabilitation

I have seven years’ experience in the fitness industry, am REPs level 3 and have qualifications that include YMCA Personal Trainers Award and Exercise with Disability.

I also have six years’ experience working in the care sector, where I completed my Health and Social Care levels 2 and 3.

Based at Physiotherapy and Pilates Rehabilitation Centre One-to-one Personal Training sessions

Rehabilitation classes for clients with Parkinson’s decease, multiple sclerosis, stroke and ABI

Please feel free to call me to discuss possible rehabilitation plans or advise on which session or class is best for you on 07518964332, or email rowanmorganruffley@gmail.com.

Please contact Rowen on 07518964332

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Health & Fitness

Exercise of the Month: High-Rep Sets Every month top personal trainer Matt Bembridge, AKA Gym Professor, provides advice for those who work out. This month he talks us through High-Rep Sets

MONDAYS – 5.30pm & 7.30pm

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TUESDAYS – 9.30am & 11.30am Clarence House Social Club, High Street, Porrshead

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All classes with Angela An 01275 849638

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very month top personal trainer Matt Bembridge, AKA Gym Professor, provides advice for those who work out. This month he talks us through highrep steps.

I’ve previously touched on quite a few training methods, including highrepetition sets. “High-reps” is performing an unusually large associated number of reps for a discipline.

For example, a bodybuilder opting to perform 20 rep squats or 50 rep calf raises.

Why do such a thing?

While it is true that studies show heavier weights and low repetitions to be the best generalised method to increase size and strength, it’s a bit of a misconception that higher reps will simply increase muscular endurance.

It will, but there’s evidence to support that high-reps works in increasing strength and size, also. Maybe not as successfully, but, if your weights are increasing for the given number of repetitions, it stands to reason that your strength and subsequent size follows a similar correlation.

I’ve known many good bodybuilders over the years train using all sorts of training methods, high-reps included.

The physique they produce cannot be questioned. It can be argued that maybe if they’d adopted other training methods, their physiques may be better again, however, sometimes there’s more at play; such as, injuries dictating types of exercises and the maximum weight prescribed, or, less weight and higher reps allowing them to increase exercise volume with greater recovery. We certainly don’t all fit one mould.

How do I use high reps? I’ve found success using high reps for stubborn highuse areas, such as forearms and calves. From time-to-time, I also enjoy high-rep compound lifts, such as squats and deadlifts, as both a physical and mental challenge.

Within reason, I think it’s good to employ different training techniques to evoke a different reaction from our body (organs and tissues). If you’re stuck in a rut training-wise, try increasing your rep range periodically.

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The Nailsea Dental Practice General dental care, cosmetic and orthodontic treatment, sedation options for nervous patients, hygienist treatment, Patient car park Budget scheme available.

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Home & Garden

Is it a long time since you went to a dentist?

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any new patients tell us that they have delayed finding a dentist because they are embarrassed or worried about the state of their teeth.

Also, they are unaware of what treatments are now available or suitable for them. A common theme is “I thought I would have to have that tooth out, I never thought you could save it!”

The first thing to remember is, at Lime Tree Dental Practice we care for you as a person and as an individual.

bleeding, swollen gums or loose teeth. * Short Term Orthodontics; to straighten wonky teeth. * Stain removal & tooth coloured composites to improve appearance. * Tooth whitening if required. * Replace missing teeth with a bridge or dentures or we can advise you on implants. * Treat painful teeth with Biodentine or Root Canal treatments. * Extractions when required and

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immediate replacement with a Fibredontic Bridge * We will discuss the best treatments and cost options, appropriate for you.

Please see the voucher on this page for new patients to come for a FREE consultation. If you are a former patient of Lime Tree or you haven’t been for a long time, we would like to invite you to book a discounted consultation to discuss any of the above (see voucher for details). Please phone us on 01275 840234.

There is no reason to be embarrassed, whatever problems you may have in your mouth, we would like to reassure you that we have seen it many, many times before. We will work with you to offer/ find a solution that is right for you. We will try to give you a range of options to make the treatment plan bespoke to you.

Solutions can include: * Sedation for nervous patients. * Periodontal (gum) Treatment; to help

Putting your feet

FIRST

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W

e all know “prevention is better than cure” As a Foot Health Practitioner I am trained to assess and treat common foot conditions eg: corns, calluses, ingrowing toe nails, fungal infections and verrucas.

With early attention to common foot problems and by establishing a foot health care routine I can help you maintain your foundation for life

“I would recommend Fred to anyone who needed their feet sorting out. Goes about his work in a thoroughly efficient manner and always with a smile on his face.”

Mrs Smith. Somerset

• Nail trimming • Hard skin and corn removal • Verruca treatment • Ingrowing toenails • Fungal infections • Diabetic foot care and advice

Available in the comfort of your own home

Fred Oviatt DipCFHP, MPSPract VRFHP

www.fitfootfoundation.co.uk

01275 795058 – 07780 000867 fred.oviatt@hotmail.com

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Home & Garden

Thermal Roof

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et your flat roofing repairs done in time for the winter months with Thermal Roof, a Which Trusted Trader awarded company based in Weston.

The specialist flat roofing repair company was established in 2007, and applicants for the award have to prove that they can work to exemplary standards, are honest, reputable, reliable and have the customer’s well being at the focus of their business.

The Thermal flat roof system provides a flat roof installation or repair that is guaranteed not to leak no matter what the weather has in store.

Thermal Roof’s membrane consists of a fleece-backed EPDM rubber that is designed and proven to outlast conventional felt flat roofs and flat roofing materials by many decades. All work carried out is guaranteed for 25 years. In fact, the system has a proven life expectancy of currently 52 years and counting.

Included in the price is a flat roof insulation layer that adds warmth and comfort to your home and reduces heating costs and your carbon footprint.

The system is equally suited to new flat roof Installations and repairs to existing flat roofs.

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Home & Garden

Embrace the colours of autumn By Elly West

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very garden, whatever its size, should have at least one tree.

Trees bring height to a space, are generally low maintenance, and can bring added benefits in terms of shade, screening, fruit, berries, somewhere to hang a swing, and more.

Look around this autumn for trees that really stand out for you. Maybe a rowan with its graceful arching

branches and colourful berries? Or something more formal, suited to a smaller space, like a Japanese maple.

Autumn is the time when many trees come into their own and showcase their colours. Just one will give your garden a focal point that is everchanging throughout the year.

Amelanchiers are my particular favourite. Delicate bronze foliage

combined with pure-white starry flowers in spring, followed by fresh summer leaves, purple-black berries, and then golden autumn hues.

Multi-stemmed and not too large, what’s not to like?

Choose a tree to plant now and you might be able to buy bare-root, often at a fraction of the cost of the same specimen potted up in compost at the garden centre.

PLANT OF THE MONTH There’s a reason why alliums have remained popular in show gardens at Chelsea and elsewhere for years.

Generously dot them throughout the border and they’ll give your garden that wow-factor when they pop up in spring, with their starry, attention-grabbing globes in shades of purple and white.

It’s not too late to plant bulbs now for a display next year.

And then leave them standing for their beautiful seed heads that can last well into autumn. Try picking a few and spraying them gold for indoor Christmas displays.

Elly West is a garden designer. For more details, visit www.ellyswellies.co.uk

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Home & Garden

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Winter pansies, Wallflowers etc now available.

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Home & Garden

JLS Design Services

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stablished in January 2010, JLS Design Services is a small architectural design practice which has just moved to a new office on Yatton High Street.

- you just need to take a look at some of the glowing testimonials on their website from past customers to know that your project is in safe hands.

Whether you are considering a new build, an extension, barn conversion or attic/ garage conversion, working with JLS will ensure your project is built on solid foundations.

Ken said: “We understand that any building project is a big undertaking and setting out on the journey can be particularly unnerving.

From the initial consultation, JLS will guide you through the design, planning and building control process, working closely with you to ensure you achieve your vision.

Ken has worked as an architectural designer for over 25 years and is passionate about every project he creates. Jackie has worked within the construction industry for over 20 years, providing excellent customer service and administration support.

Together they make a great team

“As a small company we offer a personal and friendly service and are committed to guiding our clients through the planning and building regulation approval process every step of the way.”

To discuss your requirements give Ken and Jackie a call on 01934 838152 or 07795 633601, email: jlsdesigns35@gmail.com, visit: www.jlsdesignservices.co.uk or pop in to see them at 1st Floor Office, 23 High Street, Yatton, North Somerset, BS49 4JD.

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Home & Garden

Autumn at Mike Taylor Machinery

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t’s been another busy summer at Mike Taylor Machinery in Nailsea, and with autumn almost here it is time to prepare garden machinery for the winter months.

have teamed up to sponsor Nailsea and Backwell’s under 16’s new playing strip.

Mike Taylor Machinery are offering a 10 percent discount on the labour charge for an autumn service on lawn mowers.

Serviced machine are much less likely to break down and a service now should save you money in the long term.

Wood burners and open fires are all the rage and one of the things that makes them so pleasant is the satisfaction of preparing your fuel yourself.

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TRANSFORMING TREE CARE ALL ASPECTS OF TREE SURGERY TOM WOOLDRIDGE Qualified Arborist Mobile: 07812 909501

26 Embercourt Drive Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3HU

Mike Taylor Machinery stock a full range of equipment to help in the preparation of firewood, including chainsaws, axes, saw benches and log splitting machines. You may even find an ideal Christmas present for the lumberjack in your life.

Another sign of the coming autumn season is the return to training for rugby teams and Mike Taylor Machinery

Tyntesfield trees talk for Horticultural Society The Nailsea and District Horticultural Society hosts its Annual General Meeting in November, along with a talk by Chris Watts called “Tyntesfield trees.”

The meeting takes place at the United Reformed Church, Nailsea, on Wednesday, November 9, at 7.30pm.

Entry is £2 for members and £3 for visitors, and for further details contact Martyn Davis on 01275 855563 or Jane Knight on 01275 855342.

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Business

Making Tax Digital (MTD) and quarterly tax reports Every month Hudson Business Accountants and Advisers will be providing ideas to help business owners.

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n the March budget the government announced a new initiative called Making Tax Digital. The consultation documents have only recently been released and the consultation period closes on 7 November yet many business have not yet heard about this scheme which may overturn their current accounting arrangements.

What is proposed so far: • consultations only apply to sole traders and partnerships.

Limited companies will follow • Businesses will have to report at least quarterly to HMRC. What they have to report has not yet been clearly defined so software manufacturers and accountants are already trying to prepare • compulsory for all businesses with turnover (not profit) over £10,000. Landlords earning rent of more than £834 per month will need to report income, expenses and profit quarterly instead of annually.

• compulsory to maintain records electronically. Initially spreadsheets were unacceptable but HMRC have now listened to sense from the accountancy and tax bodies • HMRC expect commercial companies will make software freely available. (If anyone spots any please let me know) Remember that the software companies do not yet know what to provide for their paying clients • HMRC will provide more information to “customers” through their individual tax accounts (ISA). Accountants will not have access to this information through their own HMRC logins.

• Just 1 month to submit each quarterly report • At the end of the year you have 9 months to submit an End of Year Declaration. This replaces the current tax return with its 10 month submission period.

• Tax allowances and reliefs can be claimed during the year or at the year end.

• compulsory from April 2018

allow clients to submit their figures free of charge • HMRC has a poor track record of implementing IT projects and cutting experienced staff too soon

For these reasons we have requested that • MTD should not become compulsory for some time • The minimum limit should be increased to the VAT registration threshold of £83,000 which will take the smallest businesses out of this regime.

We are also • helping our small clients onto cloud based software that will enable them to do as much of the reporting as possible with just a little extra input from us throughout the year • providing training workshops on Xero software • providing bookkeeping services to those clients struggling to keep their records up to date in a timely manner.

Events for local businesses For details of our next Xero training or Finance for nonaccountants workshops and other events please check our website www.hudsonaccountants.com/events or telephone the office 01275 406287

How we have responded to the consultations: • We would always encourage businesses to keep up to date information to help them to run their business effectively.

For most of them keeping these records electronically is most efficient.

• We agree with HMRC’s aims however we have pointed out, the cost to small businesses of this additional reporting.

(Yes, accountants will benefit but we’d rather do this by adding value than as an extra expense for our clients) • some of our rural clients still do not have access to reliable internet and that they will not wish to submit this information over a public service.

• many small companies will disappear to avoid the extra administration. Either ceasing to trade or adding to the “tax gap” • there is currently no commercial software available that will

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