Nailsea and Backwell Living July Edition

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Nailsea & Backwell July Issue 2015

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Come and visit us and you can meet our residents and staff, taste our delicious, healthy and nutritious food, and spend some time in our warm and welcoming home.

We look forward to seeing you at Haven Lodge.

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ith the summer fast approaching, there are a number of things to do in Nailsea in July to get you out into the fresh air and enjoying the community spirit Nailsea is famous for.

Nailsea and Backwell’s Beer and Cider Festival takes place at Nailsea and Backwell Rugby John Cant Club, and as well as the sale of more than 150 beer and ciders, there will be live music, side stalls and attractions for the whole family.

The Nailsea Skate Park Festival and Activities Showcase is also on, taking place at Millennium Park, and visitors can find out what sports and activities Nailsea has to offer.

Nailsea and Backwell also has a number of fantastic pubs with beer gardens where you can enjoy a drink in the sun, so check out our Pubs with Gardens feature for the best places to go.

Thanks for all your feedback and contributions, and if you have anything the community should know about, make sure you get in touch - we love to hear from you.

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Community News Tea party fundraiser to raise money for Jessie May

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undraisers at Jessie May, the local charity which cares for terminally ill children at home, are encouraging people to hold tea parties this summer to raise money and awareness for the cause.

Following the success of the first Time for Tea campaign last year, which raised £10,000 in just one week, the charity has decided to extend the event and hold

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a summer-long campaign which will see supporters holding tea parties or just sitting down with a cuppa and friends to back the charity.

Jessie May head of fundraising and communications Julian Withers said: “Mums and Dads will know that it’s not always easy to find time for a cuppa when you’ve got kids.

“For Jessie May parents, if you add into the mix caring for a child who has very complex needs then it’s almost impossible.

“Our Time for Tea campaign is not only a fun way to support our charity it is also a reminder of how much our families need our nurses to help provide care for their poorly child and give them some respite.

“Our nurses do truly amazing work with families in the area who are coping with a terminally ill child or children. We really want to spread the word about the work we do and would love local families to support us.

“If you’d like to take part all you need to do is sign up for a special pack and then host your own tea party with friends, family or colleagues at any time during the summer to suit you.

“We are also encouraging schools and businesses to join in with cake sales and their own tea parties.”

Jessie May now provides care to families in North Somerset, Bristol South Gloucestershire and Bath.

For more information about Jessie May or to sign up for a tea party, visit www.jessiemay.org.uk

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lans for a new skatepark in Nailsea have is important that it is replaced, and not left to received a boost following a generous become derelict. donation by Lions Clubs from France Some of the youngsters who use the current and Nailsea. park have been involved in preparing The Lions Club of Nailsea and its twin club in the plans for the new park, which will be France, The Lions Club of Mortagne au Perche, landscaped to fit in with the surrounding in Normandy, presented a cheque for £1,000 Millennium Park. to the Nailsea Skatepark project during a Nailsea Lions president, Paul Spencer, said recent visit by the French Lions. the Lions are strong supporters of youth For the last 41 years the two clubs have visited projects, and this £1,000 is one of a number each other every year, alternating between the of donations made recently to help young two countries, for a weekend of friendship and people in the area. to carry out a joint community project in the He added the Lions are proud to support the host’s country. skatepark and he thanked the leaders of the In thanking the Lions for their generosity, venture, which will benefit a great number of Josh Howard, of the Nailsea Skatepark Project, youngsters, for their vision and enthusiasm. explained that the metal ramps and jumps currently in the park have come to end of their useful life, and one has had to be removed as it was in a dangerous state.

The aim of the project is to replace the existing structures with concrete ones, which would have a much longer life. The project needs to raise £150,000, £75,000 of which has already been raised since the project was started last October.

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Get ready for the Nailsea Carnival and Fayre

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he popular Nailsea Carnival and Fayre is returning to the town on Saturday, July 4, and will include a visual feast of walking entries, followed by an afternoon packed with activities.

The event has been organised by the Friends of First Nailsea Scout Group (FOFN) for 27 years on behalf of Nailsea Town Council and it always provides a wonderful spectacle.

The event will begin with a procession starting from Clevedon Road car park at 1pm and finishing at Millennium Park Scotch Horn, for the afternoon fayre.

Entertainment takes the form of music and dance, children’s rides, fun fair, stalls, BBQ, refreshments and a car boot sale, and all money raised will go to the 1st Nailsea Scouts.

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og owners in North Somerset are being warned to be more responsible for their dogs or face being fined.

North Somerset Council is stepping up its patrols of streets and public open spaces in an attempt to clamp down on the irresponsible behaviour of some dog owners.

Since being appointed in December last year, the council’s community response officers have spoken to many people regarding dog control issues and some irresponsible owners have received fines as a result of their behaviour.

Dee Mawn, the council’s principal environmental health officer, said: “We don’t want to penalise the responsible dog owners by introducing more restrictions, but we have no choice if the level of dog fouling in our open spaces doesn’t improve.

“We urge anyone who sees someone not picking up after their dog to report it to the council.”

To report an incident, telephone the council on 01275 888 002, email streetsandopenspaces@n-somerset.gov.uk or report it online at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/connect.

Community News Get involved in the Trendlewood Community Festival

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he second Trendlewood Community Festival takes place on Saturday, August 29 – and organisers are on the lookout for performers to take part.

The festival of sports, entertainment, music and food will take place at Golden Valley School and playing fields in Nailsea.

The first festival took place in 2013 and more than 500 people attended. Organisers are hoping to attract more than 1,000 this time.

Music and performance play a big part in the day.

Organisers hope to have a village green atmosphere during the day with all sorts of acts performing and musicians doing solo and acoustic sessions, possibly with the use of the stage.

During late afternoon and early evening, the stage will then be taken over by CafĂŠ Create for bands and groups to perform and end the day.

Anyone interested in performing or demonstrating can email Mike Bird at mike@soundspro.com.

For more information on the festival, visit www.trendlewoodcommunityfestival.org.uk

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Community News Lions help Diabetes Support Group

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ailsea Lions have generously donated £500 to Nailsea and Backwell Diabetes Support Group.

The donation was made possible by a highly successful and entertaining race night, at which punters were able to bet on races from some of the top venues in Great Britain and elsewhere.

In thanking the Lions for their generosity, chair of the support group, Barbara Harris, explained that managing diabetes costs very little, but treating the consequences if it is not managed correctly cost a great deal, and currently costs the NHS around a tenth of its total budget.

The group aims to support and advise those with diabetes and help them manage their situation, as well as promoting diabetes awareness.

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diabetes are not picked up at an early stage, as in elderly people they are dismissed as symptoms of old age, and in children they are not noticed.

In making the presentation, president of Nailsea Lions, Paul Spencer, thanked the group for the excellent work they do in the community, and all those who had generously supported the race night.

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Community News Beer and Cider Festival

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his year’s Nailsea and Backwell Beer and Cider Festival takes place from Friday, July 10-Sunday, July 12.

Since the first festival in 2004, the event at Nailsea and Backwell Rugby Club has raised more than £60,000 for local charities, and its size and popularity has increased year on year.

This year’s chosen charity is Penny Brohn Cancer Care in Pill, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary.

Penny Brohn Cancer Care helps patients and their families to live well with the impacts of cancer and improve their quality of life through every stage of their journey. Money raised at the festival will fund the Treatment Support Clinic.

As well as the sale of more than 150 beers and ciders, all sponsored by local individuals and businesses, there will be live music featuring local bands and a number of food

outlets, side stalls and attractions for the whole family.

Last year the festival attracted an estimated 3,000 people, and Festival Committee chairman Paul Turner said: “The festival continues to be very popular not only with the local community but with people attending from as far away as Gloucestershire, Wales and Devon.

“This festival would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and we are really grateful to those who continue to help us each year and the new sponsors joining us this year.”

Tickets are £8 in advance, available from Nailsea and Backwell Rugby Club, Gilly’s Café, John Brown’s, Aimee’s Winehouse, Clevedon Barbers and Portishead Sports.

Tickets on the day are £11. The price includes entry for ALL THREE days, a commemorative beer glass and your first beer or cider.

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Community News Choral Society’s 90th Local funds for anniversary concert a success local causes

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ailsea Choral Society chose to mark its 90th anniversary with a performance of Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah, and Clifton Cathedral was an ideal venue for this great celebration.

Despite a few incorrect entries here and there, under Tom Williams’ meticulous direction, the choir and orchestra drew out every nuance of the drama, starting with the impassioned first chorus of the Israelites pleading for an end to the famine, to shouts of thanksgiving when the rains finally came, and later the tender chorus of angels comforting and encouraging the prophet during his hours of despair.

The four main soloists were of an exceptionally high calibre, and it was easy to see from the programme notes that they are all attracting much credit for their performances around the country.

Charlotte Mobbs’ soprano voice produced such clear tone and diction, that she was ideally suited to this work, and was able to convey the various emotions demanded of her.

The mezzo-soprano, Martha McLorinan, was fully at home whether portraying the manipulative and evil Queen Jezebel, or the angel bringing comfort to Elijah in the famous aria ‘O Rest in the Lord’, thus bringing these contrasting characters to life so clearly.

It was a delight to see the return of tenor Will Unwin, who is well known to Nailsea audiences as a tenor who can control his high register with consummate ease, singing with a well controlled vocal line.

However, it was Tom Williams’ evening. He was the inspiration behind the whole event, and in his capable hands, with his endearing and encouraging manner; he created a musical celebration that put the town of Nailsea firmly on the musical map.

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he Rotary Club of Nailsea and Backwell held one of their popular bookstalls last month outside Waitrose in Nailsea and raised £455.90.

The money will go towards the purchase of new equipment for Backwell Playing Fields’ children’s playground, thus benefiting not only today’s children but generations to come.

A spokesman for the club said: “The club’s thanks go out for the generosity of local people.”

The next Rotary Club bookstall will be on Saturday, July 25 when all proceeds will be donated to the Nailsea and District Leg Club.

Donations of good quality paperbacks, DVDs and jigsaws would be welcomed. Just telephone David on 01275 463714 or e-mail bookstall@berryfield. co.uk

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Nailsea resident up for walking challenge – after four replacement joints

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fter four replacement joints you might think that Penny Smith would be putting her feet up and taking it easy.

But no – she set herself the challenge of walking 5k to raise money for the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) by taking part in the Nailsea Rotary Walk on June 28.

Penny, who works for GWAAC as the Charity Administration Officer, turns 60 in November and is taking on a number of different challenges to mark the occasion.

As an Inner Wheel member she decided to take part in the charity walk.

Penny said: “My past 59 years have been very up and down, but I am now in a good place and want to make 2015 a memorable year.

“Part of my recovery in life has been down to the superb job I have working for the Great Western Air Ambulance

Charity since 2013, and I hope to continue into my twilight years.

“I have seen first-hand the incredible work they do and I never realised until I joined that it is totally charity funded. We really must keep GWAAC flying.”

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Farmers market celebrates seven years in style

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ailsea Farmers’ Market in Crown Place Shopping Centre, was bathed in glorious sunshine for their 7th anniversary as the local community visited to enjoy the celebrations.

All the stalls were decked out with bunting and balloons and live singing was provided by the Barley Folk Choir, David Francis and Pete Glanville at the Craft Market and Mike Bostock’s US Old Time Band at the Community Market.

A cake was supplied by local baker Nicola Hicks which was ceremoniously cut by long standing stallholder Gary who sells game at the market.

Waitrose wine specialist Eric Condell popped some ‘fizz’ to provide a fitting toast and cake and bubbly was shared

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with customers and stallholders.

The owners of the new Atrium Restaurant based in the Courtyard served up some delicious tasters for customers to try and provided the second prize of a ‘lunch for two’ for the raffle.

Members of the Nailsea Town Council ran the raffle in aid of the Nepal Disaster Fund for which more than £102 was raised. First prize was two over-flowing jute bags of market produce and third prize a bag of bbq and picnic items donated by Waitrose Nailsea.

The next summer markets take place on Saturday, July 18 and Saturday, August 15.

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Super cool Huey heads Literature Tent at Festival

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he legendary musician and super cool radio presenter Huey Morgan will be talking about his new book, Rebel Heroes, in the Literature Tent at Backwell Festival on Saturday, July 11.

Fun Lovin’ Criminal Huey hosts his own show on BBC Radio 6 Music and anyone who listens to this knows just how passionate and knowledgeable he is about music.

In Rebel Heroes, he looks at the music influences of his favourite revolutionary artists across the decades, from Robert Johnson to Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Joe Strummer and beyond, and explains why music is more in need of rule-breakers than ever before.

Huey closes this year’s festival with a DJ set where he will no doubt play tracks by some of the musicians he heralds in his book.

Also appearing in the Literature Tent is much-loved BBC Springwatch presenter, Martin Hughes-Games talking

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ackwell Baptist Church is holding its annual free Holiday Club from Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24 and visitors will be able to join and go on a “Jungle Jamboree.”

There are lots of activities for youngsters, including cookery, drama, wooden creations and, new this year, masks and games plus much more.

It will run daily from 10am-12.30pm and all primary aged children are welcome.

For more information, telephone Anna on 01275 464380 or visit www.backwellbaptist.co.uk to register.

about the global adventures that feature in his new book, A Wild Life, and Presence Theatre will perform a rehearsed reading of Norwegian play, The Returning.

In its seventh year, Backwell Festival is centred around two music stages with top acts Sheelanagig, Dizraeli and Bellatrix, Luke Friend and Mike Dignam.

Michelin starred chefs Martin Blunos and Josh Eggleton will be giving demonstrations, and there will also be music, dance, art and circus workshops, plus plenty of bars and food stalls.

Full details and tickets are available from www.backwellfestival.co.uk.

Art Exhibition

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t Andrew’s Art Group was established in 1986 and has been holding art exhibitions since 1987, raising funds for local, national and international charities.

This year the exhibition is in Backwell Parish Hall, Station Road, Backwell, open on Thursday, July 16 from 7.30-9.30pm; Friday, July 17 from 10am-8pm and Saturday, July 18 from 10am-4.30pm.

In addition to affordable art, there will be homemade cakes, tea, coffee and wine on Thursday evening.

The charities this year are Nailsea Disability Initiative and the North West Somerset branch of Parkinson’s UK.

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Backwell Living Backwell accountant coaches team for charity challenge

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n accountant from Backwell who did not exercise for nearly 10 years is back on track - and now coaching others.

Mum-of-two Della Hudson has been training a team for the It’s in the Bag 10 by 10k charity challenge.

The challenge involves completing ten official 10k runs during the course of 2015, while gaining sponsorship, in aid of testicular cancer.

Della Hudson, 46, who runs Hudson Accountants in West Town Road, said: “I’d entered for the challenge myself and organisers asked if I could coach as well because I had previous coaching experience.

“There were many runners who had never had any formal

training, but were keen to take part. I know from my own experience how difficult it can be to get back into sport.

“The coaching actually mirrors business guidance, which is about encouraging people to reach their personal goals. I found it very rewarding to see their improvement.”

Della was moved after one of her clients was diagnosed with the disease, but it was caught early – saving his life.

And now she wants to raise more awareness of one of the less common cancers.

Della, who also coaches athletics to eight to 16-year-olds at North Somerset Athletics Club and was named their Athlete of the Year, said: “I’m slightly overwhelmed. But I believe in taking it one challenge at a time, so it’s easier to overcome mentally.

“I want to do my part to raise awareness as early diagnosis often means more effective treatment and better chances of a cure.”

Della completed her fourth of the ten races during the Bristol 10k in May. She took 56 minutes and 53 seconds –the average was 56 minutes, 56 seconds.

She is set to finish with the Bristol Bath marathon in October.

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Backwell Living Child-led PJs for Penny fundraiser nets hundreds for charity

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group of pupils aged 7-11 from Fairfield School in Backwell organised a school-wide activity,raising hundreds of pounds for local charity Penny Brohn Cancer Care.

The PJs for Penny fundraiser was organised by 12 children on the school’s student council and resulted in a donation of £259.84 for the Pill-based charity which supports those living with cancer in Bristol and North Somerset.

During the charity day various activities took place to raise money, including a ‘Big Breakfast’ event to start the day with

Musical Foibles in Backwell

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li Cat Children and Theatre seniors present Aesop’s Musical Foibles at Backwell Playhouse, 23 Mariners Drive, Backwell on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 from 7.30pm.

Tickets are £8 for adults and £6 for children, and they are available from the box office on 01275 791275 or from susie@alicat.me.

The show will be raising funds for the NSPCC so there is the option of donating £1 when purchasing tickets.

parents and children coming in to school early to buy bacon rolls.

Children were also invited to wear either pyjamas or something Penny Brohn purple to school and Year 5 held a special assembly to mark the occasion.

At lunchtime the Penny Brohn butterfly mascot visited children and pupils enjoyed taking part in a butterfly- making competition.

The fun continued in to the afternoon when the ‘Fairfield’s Got Talent’ show was performed and ice creams were sold to boost funds for the cause.

Fairfield School headmistress Lesley Barton said: “Everyone at Fairfield is delighted to have raised such a fantastic amount for Penny Brohn with our PJs for Penny fundraiser.

“We are very proud of the children who organised the fun day and so pleased that all their hard work and creative ideas paid off in a successful event which the whole school enjoyed and took part in.

“Child-led events like this can greatly increase confidence and selfesteem and help to develop leadership and creative skills in pupils.”

Yeo Valley Probus Club

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he Yeo Valley Probus Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month at the Backwell Bowls Club Pavilion, Backwell Sports Ground.

The club needs more male members who have retired and need to meet other male members for companionship for two hours on a Wednesday morning from 10am-noon.

They enjoy speakers and free coffee. The meeting on July 1 features a talk on The Curzon Cinema by Anita Jays, while on July 15 Shirley Hodgson presents ‘Missing, Presumed Emigrated.’

Visitors are welcome and for more information contact tuckey346@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 01275 856403.

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rchards The Furniture People, in Nailsea’s Somerset Square, is celebrating 50 years of trading.

This independent family run furniture store, known for quality and its first class service, has been keeping customers happy since 1965.

Owned by Robin Orchard, the store which sells mid to high end furniture for the dining room, living room and bedroom, has been in Nailsea for 28 years.

The business was started in Portishead in 1965 by Robin’s father John and operated out of Portishead High Street selling all kinds of furnishings including carpets and curtains, with warehousing at one time in Clevedon. Then in 1985 the Orchards store was opened in Nailsea and later the business transferred its warehousing nearby.

Specialising in beds, upholstery, cabinet furniture and also a very popular giftware line, Orchards has seven members of experienced and trained staff to provide customers with the very best help and advice.

Robin says: “On arrival at our store in Nailsea, we like to make everyone feel welcome whether they are looking to purchase a gift or a room full of furniture.

“The strength of our business has

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Up to 33% OFF Hypnos Posture Support Wool Pocket Sprung Divan Set with 2 Drawers 3’0 £890 now only £599 4’0 or 4’6” £1230 now only £799 5’0 £1440 now only £959 6’0 £1630 now only £1099

Up to 40% OFF mrp on all Harrisons & Hypnos Hand Made Pocket Sprung Beds and Mattresses available with plain or contrasting divans and fully coordinating headboards along with various storage options

10% – 50% OFF OUR SELECTION OF MIRRORS 25% OFF On all the Sherborne upholstery range backed by their 5 year guarantee We keep large stocks of Lift & Rise Recliners at unbeatable sale prices Shelford Dual Motor Full Leather £1498 Shelford Single Motor Full Leather £1348 (offer limited to stock only)

now £1199 with VAT Exemption only £999 now £1079 with VAT Exemption only £899

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been built upon the high level of service and support we give to our customers. Every week we have new customers in but we also get excellent support from established customers who return year after year.”

Robin is always looking at new ideas and styles for the modern and traditional home, so the in store displays change regularly. He adds: “A lot of the furniture we sell is manufactured in the UK and Europe, it is traditionally made and allows us to offer good quality products at very competitive prices.”

Furniture is delivered by Orchards’ professionally trained team. They offer free local delivery and free installation for customers and are also licensed to dispose of old furniture if the customer wishes.

Another advantage is Orchards keep high stock levels in their warehouse and they are able to deliver many items practically straight away, unlike many stores where items are sold to order only and can take weeks to arrive.

So, if you are looking for well designed, stylish, quality furniture at extremely competitive prices visit Orchards and see what they have to offer. The store is open Monday- Saturday from 9am-5.30pm.

9.00am FRIDAY 26th JUNE Quality & Reliability are our Trademarks 20% OFF this stunning range of painted Living, Dining & Bedroom furniture.

Available painted all over in 6 colour ways or with contrasting solid oak tops in 7 different finishes

Buy 3 items or more from this range and get an extra 5% OFF

OVER 200 BEDS & MATTRESSES IN STOCK ORCHARDS

the furniture people, the only original, independent,family run furniture business serving the local area celebrate 50 years of trading

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Shop What's Locally On

Top of the class at School Togs

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ith more than 25 years’ experience, School Togs is the place to visit for anyone starting school.

With an envious reputation for providing quality school-wear at affordable prices, School Togs works closely with schools and suppliers to ensure that it offers a dedicated service, tailored to the individual needs of its customers.

School Togs’ portfolio of schools include Nailsea, Golden Valley, St Francis, Tickenham and Wraxall, with everything you need for that first day at school from uniforms, sportswear, footwear, to waterproofs, name tapes and more.

As well as school-wear, School Togs offers a comprehensive ‘after school’ range of items including uniforms for dancewear, girl guiding and scouting and is in the process of adding a range of footwear including Wellington boots, football boots and shoes.

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A Nailsea Loyalty Card, available at the shop, offers customers 10 per cent discount on all full price merchandise.

Visit the new School Togs shop at 2 Clevedon Walk, Crown Glass Shopping Centre, Nailsea to see the vast ranges available.

Shop What's Locally On Accessible healthcare without an appointment

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ower House Pharmacy is a local, Nailsea based pharmacy that provides access to important pharmacy and healthcare services seven days a week from early in the morning until late in the evening.

The pharmacy opened for business in 2012 and since then has served thousands of local people dispensing healthcare and advice when it’s needed.

Jo Howells recently joined as Pharmacy Manager and brings with her 25 years experience.

She said: “We provide a wide range of services from NHS and private prescriptions to over the counter medicines for common minor illnesses, as well as giving advice on smoking cessation, healthy living and how to get the best results out of taking your medicines.”

The pharmacy team is local to Nailsea, is dedicated to providing a high level of customer service and is available to answer all your queries regarding your health.

Before you take a trip to your GP or A&E for a minor illness, why not visit the team at Tower House Pharmacy as they are waiting to help you get well.

The pharmacy is open 7am-10.30pm Monday-Saturday and from 10am-5pm on Sundays.

To find out more, visit www.towerhousepharmacy.co.uk, follow them on Twitter @TowerHousePharm and Facebook or call in at Tower House Medical Centre, Stockway South, Nailsea.

Shopping goes from strength to strength in Nailsea

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pening in Clevedon Walk next to School Togs is Nailsea Cycles, and both lettings demonstrate the importance to Crown Glass Shopping Centre of independent retailers, as it offers a wider and more diverse retail mix to shoppers.

Nailsea Cycles specialises in bikes for children and adults, runs a full repair service, and can offer advice for cyclists on general maintenance and safety checks.

Crown Glass Shopping Centre manager, Charlotte Jarrett, said: “It is reassuring to see Crown Glass Shopping Centre recognised as a strong commercial location for both national brands and local specialists.

“Our landlords, Ellandi, have a long term strategy to enhance the centre and this mixture of high quality and speciality shopping provides an attractive community shopping environment for loyal and new visitors to the scheme.”

Samuel Bird TV 118 High Street. Nailsea. Bristol. BS48 1AH Aerial, Satellite & Wall mount installations Tel: 01275 853216 Visit: www.sbirdtv.co.uk

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What's Feature On Take a fresh look at Lynne Fernandes Optometrists

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s I write, our new practice build is in the middle of the second week.

Most things are going to plan: the virtue of hours of organisation and planning!

So, by the time you read this, we will have moved across Nailsea High Street to 124a High Street Nailsea. We hope you will be stunned by our new practice!

The science and beauty of vision

By Science, we mean the technical quality of the eye wear you chose, the optics of the best lenses, the latest diagnostic technology and understanding the current research into eye disease, genetics and other risk factors.

By beauty, we mean the look we achieve with specific frame designs for you, the clearest vision of our beautiful world, the way your eyes look when they are healthy.

Blepharitis clinic Many people have some form of blepharitis, causing watery, itchy, red eyes. This is caused by an excess growth of bacteria produced by a variety of causes, such as a common mite that lives in eyelash follicles.

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We’ve treated blepharitis in our Dry Eye clinics with lid hygiene for many years.

However this is difficult for the patient as it relies on a regular home cleansing regime. You may have been advised by your optician, your optometrist or even the eye hospital to clean your eye lids.

Did it work?

Probably not, unless followed up by the practitioner very regularly. Well, we’re really proud to launch the first lid hygiene service into Nailsea. BlephEx enables us to deep clean your eye lids, and enable you to be free from blepharitis. Pop in and see us or request a leaflet to find out more.

specifically for you.

We believe this is the foundation of our success, working in partnership with our suppliers, our team and our customers to develop services and products.

If you haven’t tried Independent optometry before have a think whether you want a personalised, professional, consistent approach: if you do try Lynne Fernandes Optometrists.

You can book appointments via our website www.lynnefernandes.co.uk or call us on 01275 854946.

Opening offer We’ve got a great offer for you in July.

A free upgrade to Transitions lenses, the benchmark in light changing lenses.

We’ve even got Transitions lenses that work behind a car windscreen!

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By Gerard Fer

Unbeatable value, unbeatable choice As we are independent optometrists, we treat you as an individual and give your vision the time and attention it deserves.

We have the freedom of choice and only recommend the right products

Lynne Fernandes Optometrists, Ivy Court, 124a High St, Nailsea.

Tel 01275 854946.

Nailsea@lynnefernandes.co.uk.

Out of Town

Writers asked to celebrate history of Marine Lake

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riters from across North Somerset are being invited to contribute to an anthology to celebrate the history of Clevedon’s Marine Lake and its place at the heart of the community.

With a huge renovation and facelift to the lake taking place thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and local partner organisations, it is the perfect time to celebrate the attraction.

The initiative is supported by Clevedon Community Bookshop, which will be playing an active part in the creation of the anthology.

Written pieces can include short stories, poems or nonfiction text that are about or are inspired by the lake, which has more than 100 years of history.

For those who are interested in providing a piece for the anthology, please submit entries via the Marine Lake Enthusiasts (MARLENS) website at www.marlens.org.uk”

Knock-out donation to youth club

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oungsters at The Barn in Clevedon were knocked out by a donation of boxing equipment thanks to Clevedon Pride.

The youth group at The Barn were all asked what resources they would like to make their time there more enjoyable and they all voted for a punch ball and a boxing coaching session.

Clevedon Pride raised £260 to purchase these things and members say they were delighted to help support The Barn.

Chairwoman Jo Lea-Jones said: “The Barn is a great facility in Clevedon and we are glad to be able to help in this small way.”

Clevedon Pride is currently fundraising for other projects like this, along with the much anticipated Ice Fair at the end of the year.

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Feature Ryan’s Self Storage

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hether you are looking for somewhere to store household items, student goods, business equipment and stock or even your motor home, Ryan’s newly opened self storage units in Portishead’s Old Mill Road can provide a cost effective solution.

With clean, dry units ranging from 16 sq ft to over 150 sqft, Ryans Self Storage provides safe and secure modern self storage with 24 hour CCTV and alarms throughout the premises.

Your storage unit will be locked with your own padlock, so

only you have access to your belongings and you do not need to let anyone know when you need access.

The premises come complete with customer toilets, free wifi, free use of sack trolleys and cardboard boxes and packing materials are available to purchase.

The comprehensive website will provide full details and even includes a storage calculator to help you decide what size unit you need.

Visit www.ryansselfstorage.co.uk or call 01275 849981 for more information.

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Out of Town Lifeboat brings family safely ashore

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half term holiday could have ended very differently for a family visiting Portishead.

With the sun in the sky, a couple and their three children from Birmingham set off from the beach near the new lifeboat station, in their small inflatable boat. As they rounded Battery Point, with it being such a lovely day, they decided to jump into the water for a swim.

Portishead coastguard and lifeboat teams work hard in the community visiting schools and local organisations to ensure local residents are aware of the strong currents and high tides on the Portishead coast, not to mention how close the shipping lane is to the shore at Battery Point.

Knowing how dangerous the stretch of water is, locals on the shoreline called coastguard and lifeboat volunteers as soon as they saw the family in the water.

The Spirit of Clovelly was launched, by which time the family had already drifted to Black Nore Point, a mile further down the Channel. The family,

who were advised to return to shore, say they were extremely surprised to be the subject of a rescue operation.

Mum Cristina and her small children were taken on to the lifeboat, while dad took the small inflatable back to shore under escort.

Volunteer helm Bruce du Preez said: “It was good to see the family had appropriate buoyancy aids on them but they had no idea they were in a dangerous stretch of water or how quickly sea conditions can change off the coast of Portishead. We felt the best thing to do was to assist them back to

the safety of the shore.”

On arriving back at the lifeboat station the young family were taken inside for a cup of tea.

Cristina said: “We had no idea of the dangers in the Channel and can’t thank the volunteers enough for ensuring we remained safe. We will definitely advise the coastguards next time we venture out anywhere again.”

A spokesman for the volunteer crew said: “It is always worth checking tidal conditions and local weather reports when setting off for the day in unfamiliar water.”

Will you choose who inherits your estate or will the local authority get there first?

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verage life spans have increased in recent years and are continuing to increase. One consequence of this is that many more people are likely to need either residential or domiciliary Long Term Care at some point in their lives and local authorities are obliged by government regulations to make a charge for this.

Individuals with assets in excess of £23,250 in most circumstances will be required to pay for their own residential care costs until their assets fall below this amount and to make a partial contribution until their assets fall below £14,250.

Income is also taken into account by the local authority when assessing their contribution to long term care costs and only when someone’s estate is virtually exhausted will the local authority meet any part of their long term care costs.

A way to restrict the extent to which personal assets may have to be used to fund long term care costs is to set up

a Life Interest Trust through your Will.

Under this arrangement each partner would leave any assets held in their sole name as well as their share of the family residence to a trust which would be set up on their death through their will.

The surviving spouse would have a life interest in the trust which entitles them to retain the benefit from the assets held by the trust during their lifetime which includes receiving any income arising from it. This would also protect the surviving spouse’s right to live in the house and a replacement property, for example to downsize.

The result is that those assets which have passed into the trust would be excluded from the assessable capital of the surviving spouse for the purpose of contributing to long term care. Therefore, the trust fund is safeguarded for the beneficiaries, often the children, which would also apply in case of remarriage or bankruptcy of the survivor.

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------------------------------------------------To take advantage of this special offer for a limited period only, please call Affinity, a member of the Institute of Professional Willwriters, on 01275 461970 (option 2) quoting reference “Living – LIT May15.

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Sports obbies  nterests

Summer Holiday Junior Tennis Courses Intensive tennis training Fun games, competitions & prizes Open to all ages & abilities These camps are between 9am – 1pm £25 per day Camp 1: 21st – 23rd July £60 Camp 2: 4th – 6th August £60 Camp 3: 17th – 19th August £60 These camps are between 1pm – 4pm £20 per day Camp 4: 27th – 31st July £75 Camp 5: 11th – 13th August £45 Camp 6: 24th – 28th August £75 All Day Camps 10am – 4pm £40 per day Camp 7: 21st – 23rd July Camp 8: 28th – 30th July Camp 9: 4th – 6th August Camp 10: 17th – 19th August Camp 11: 24th – 25th August

£108 £108 £108 £108 £72

Venue: Clifton College Sports Ground, Beggar Bush Lane Contact: kerris@absolutetennisbristol.com 07917855357

Whether you are interested in playing sport art or getting involved in music and dance we have it covered

Skate Festival and Community Showcase

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he 13th Nailsea Skate Park Festival and Activities Showcase takes place on Saturday, June 27, at Millennium Park, Scotch Horn, Nailsea.

The annual skateboard competition and community day is organised by the Skate Festival in partnership with Nailsea showcase.

The skate park competition will run from 1-4pm, with the competition award ceremony at 5pm and it will include categories for scooter, BMX and skateboard.

The Activities Showcase runs from 1-4pm and community organisations, charities, local producers of food and crafts and sporting organisations will be showing what Nailsea has to offer.

GEMINI GYMNASTICS CLUB www.geminigymclub.com OVER 25 YEARS OF PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL GYMNASTIC COACHING IN NAILSEA. FUN4BABY For babies and toddlers up to approximately 18 Months – physical and psychological development through exercise and play. These sessions allow parents and toddlers free-run of our gym and a full range of equipment allowing them to develop their physical and social skills in a fun atmosphere.

PRE-SCHOOL For children from the age of 18 Months. These sessions have an emphasis on action, balance and co-ordination – once children reach school age they automatically progress to our after-school sessions.

SOFT PLAY We now offer a soft-play drop in on Mondays 9.30 - 11.30 for parents & children who are aged 4 and under. If you are dropping off children at school bring along younger siblings to have fun.

For further information please telephone Jill Pope 01275 854872 or the office 01275 866419 Blackfriars Road, Nailsea. BS48 4DJ

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Rock Concert – tickets now on sale!

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his year The Rock Project is staging two rock concerts and are inviting members of the public and anyone considering joining The Rock Project in September to go along and see what you could be doing next year.

At this year’s concerts you can expect to see students performing songs from artists such as Muse, Kings of Leon, Bon Jovi, Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Oasis, The Kooks, Royal Blood, Blondie, The Beatles, Adele, along with many, many more.

Andy Collins who runs The Rock project sessions in Portishead, Nailsea, Clevedon and Ashton said: “This year’s gigs will be their best yet and will be displaying some great talent. We hope as many people as possible will come along on Saturday July 4 at 5pm to support the Nailsea and

Portishead members and Sunday July 5 at 2pm to support the Clevedon and Ashton members.”

The Rock Project offers youngsters aged between seven and 18 weekly tuition in guitar, drums bass and vocals, in a fun and relaxed environment.

The two hour, weekly sessions combine professional tuition with lots of other music related activities ranging from jamming and singing to music quizzes to help teach theory.

The budding musicians are encouraged to form bands and professional rock concerts are staged at the end of the academic year to allow students to show off the skills they have developed.

The Rock Project is now recruiting for September.

To find out more about The Rock Project or for tickets to the end of year concerts at Princes Hall in Clevedon, which promise to be first class shows, contact Andy on 01275 265226,email bristol@therockproject.com or visit www.therockproject.com

Schools in: Ashton, Clevedon, Nailsea & Portishead

Join today and be in our next rock concert! bristol@therockproject.com www.facebook.com/therockprojectnorthsomerset

01275 265226

Lessons in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals for ages 7-11 & 12-18

www.TheRockProject-NorthSomerset.com

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THE NURSERY Full daycare in Portishead for children 6 weeks – 5 years 7.00am – 7.00pm Monday – Friday

Three core areas: Babies from 6 weeks – 2 years Toddlers 2-3 years Pre-school 3-5 years There is an open door policy for all prospective parents to look around the nursery

*Quality learning and child development *Early reading and phonics scheme *Indoor and outdoor play *Forest and Beach Schools *Online learning diary allows parents to track children’s progress

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Free Toddler Group 18 MONTHS – 4 YEARS

Mondays 10am -11am * Starting 3rd July *

Free Baby Group 0 - 18 MONTHS

Fridays 10am -11.30am

8-10 Combe Road • Portishead • BS20 6BJ www.thenursery.uk.com Email: manager@thenursery.uk.com Tel: 01275 402140

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North Somerset’s Best Indoor Adventure Play! * 3 distinct areas of play offering something for babies and children up to age 12 * Cafe serving hot and cold food and refreshments * Comfortable seating with BT Openzone WIFI, magazines and newspapers

* Birthday and celebration parties to suit every budget Check our Facebook page and website for offers coming soon Adults always enter for free!

Summer Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 5pm and Sundays 10am - 4pm

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Tel: 01275 844510

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Golden Years Leading dementia care at Haven Lodge

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aven Lodge Care Centre, Harbour Road, Portishead has made a considered, strategic investment to improve care for their patients with dementia.

Over the past year, Haven Lodge has been working with Dementia Care Matters to help patients with dementia lead happier and more meaningful lives.

Their work has been nothing short of transformational.

Dementia Care Matters is committed to a person centred approach to dementia care, and for the last nine months, Haven Lodge and Dementia Care Matters have worked closely to change the culture around, and practicalities, of dementia care at the home.

Managing director of Haven Healthcare, Samuel Maierovits, said: “Residents are a lot happier and always seem to be occupied with something meaningful relating to their past.

“Though some of the cognitive ability of their younger years may have faded, the feelings associated with the activity and environment are ever present. Their joy and satisfaction is very evident.”

Haven Lodge is holding open days all through July, so for more information, telephone 01275 409950, email havenlodge@ hudsonhealthcare.co.uk or visit www.hudsonhealthcare.co.uk

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Proud to be providing care

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runelcare is a charity and housing association. As one of the largest providers of high quality housing, care and support for people in North Somerset, Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire, they are committed to the care and wellbeing of those they support.

A spokesperson for Brunelcare said: “In North Somerset we offer a variety of care services with the flexibility to meet someone’s individual needs.

“If you would benefit from support at home or even just a helping hand, our home care and support services might be exactly what you are looking for to help you live independently at home.

“If you are caring for someone, we also have services that can support you, as we know that this can be a demanding role.

“Our day centres based in Summer Lane in Weston, Britannia Way in Clevedon and Waverley Court in Portishead, provide the best possible environment for adults with care needs. The day centres include door to door transport, a two course lunch and a variety of activities.

To find out more, visit www.brunelcare.org.uk or email Karen.chew@brunelcare.org.uk

Golden Years Dolphin Stairlifts

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olphin Lifts Western Ltd has supplied stairlifts and other mobility equipment to satisfied customers across the West Country for the past 20 years.

With more than 7,500 successful installations to their name, their reputation among private customers, (from left) Director Tom Wakefield, Office Manager Nick Wakefield councils, housing associations and and Managing Director Steve Wakefield charities is second to none. outside the company’s office in Clevedon.

The proud family-run business sees father and son Steve and Tom Wakefield at the helm as directors, and youngest son Nick and his wife Stacy running the busy office and warehouse in Clevedon.

Whether it be a straight or curved stairlift, home lift, wheelchair access lift or hoist you need, Dolphin Lifts has got the lot, and can usually supply and install products in just a few days.

Steve said: “Our independent, impartial status allows us access to a huge range of products by some of the biggest and best manufacturers in the industry, including Stannah, of which we are the ONLY approved dealer in the West Country region.

“We are happy to service and repair all makes and models of stairlifts and our professionally-trained engineers are all locally-based so we can usually respond to breakdowns within 24 hours.

“Great customer service is at the heart of everything we do, and we’ve been awarded a top industry quality management award every year for five years now to prove it.”

For more information, or a free, no-obligation quote, telephone Freephone 0800 169 3404 or 01275 870226.

Older Age – a threat or an opportunity?

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he challenge for all of us as we get older is to let older age be an opportunity and not a threat.

Cathy Gale is an Independent Occupational Therapist in Portishead who is passionate about older people staying active and independent.

Cathy said: “How we experience old age depends on our attitudes, confidence and opportunities as well as our health.”

Cathy can help you build your confidence and identify ways in which you can enjoy life and maintain independence despite the challenges of age or health problems. She can also advise on equipment, adaptations or changes in daily living tasks to make your home-life easier.

Contact Cathy on 01275 848683 or 07580 716510, email cathy@ sfiluk.co.uk or visit www.solutions forindependentlivinguk.co.uk

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SUMMER SALE! Reconditioned straight stairlifts from just £750 Reconditioned curved stairlifts from just £2995 Family business for 20 years, over 7,500 lifts installed across the West Country

Call us today for a FREE no obligation quotation 01275 870226 www.dolphinliftswestern.co.uk *subject to satisfactory site survey

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Pubs with Gardens When the weather�s fine a beer garden is the perfect place to rela with a drink and soak up the sunshine Many pubs have outdoor spaces from familyfriendly lawns and shady courtyards to leafy beer gardens and sun terraces

The Moorend Spout The White Lion

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he Moorend Spout in the West End of Nailsea has a beer garden and outside terrace to be envious of and it can be enjoyed by all.

If you want to stay inside then the pub has undergone a springtime facelift in its bar and lounge area.

The newly decorated lounge has created a fresh-faced haven to relax in and enjoy a drink with friends, or if you choose to eat it is a perfect alternative to the restaurant.

The Moorend Spout also offers excellent home cooked meals, a comprehensive buffet menu, including hot and cold food, and a large function room.

THE MOOREND SPOUT Quality home-cooked food In a friendly relaxing environment MOOREND MEAL DEAL Main Course £6.95

Add a starter or dessert from £2.00 each Monday - Friday 12.00 – 2.30PM & 6.00 – 9.00PM

THURSDAY NIGHT IS STEAK NIGHT From 6pm Two Sirloin Steaks with the trimmings for £18

HOME COOKED SUNDAY ROASTS Mouth-watering roast dinners every Sunday From Midday to 8pm

The Moorend Spout Union Street, Nailsea, BS48 4BB Tel 01275 855336 Web: www.themoorendspout.com

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he While Lion, 13 Silver Street, Nailsea, is a traditional local pub that has a large rear family garden.

On entering the pub you have a choice of the traditional lounge or snug, and both have a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The White Lion serves traditional real ales, such as Butcombe, as well as local ciders, lagers and wines.

Ample parking is also available at this friendly pub.

Pubs with Gardens

The Old Farmhouse

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Monty said: “We know we are just the custodians of the pub and we are keeping it together for the community. The locals are always going to be the locals.

“Over the six years we have supported the local church group, the Friends of Trendlewood and the cubs and scouts and we continue to do so.”

The pub has a stunning garden as well as an enclosed play area for youngsters and last year it was shortlisted for the Hall & Woodhouse best pub, best pub garden and best beer.

There is comfortable seating throughout the restaurant area and the bar and a menu that serves good quality pub grub.

You can also try their award-winning Sunday carvery.

The Old Farmhouse is an excellent venue for the entire family and the old barn can be hired out as a function room.

Nailsea pub is 350 years old this year, having been built in 1665. The Old Farmhouse, on Trendlewood Way, is steeped in history and is a 17th century former farmhouse, which is now a Grade II listed building.

Prior to this it was known as East End Farm, which was brought in auction on 12th April 1945, and used as a dairy farm until it was sold to a building company in 1984, who then sold the farm onto Hall & Woodhouse.

To celebrate, landlord and landlady, Monty and Marianne, will be celebrating the milestone with a party on the weekend of August 8 and 9 that will feature live music and a barbecue.

It is also six years since Monty and Marianne started running the pub and in that time they have made sure the pub has been at the heart of the community in Nailsea and Trendlewood.

WE ARE CELEBRATING THE OLD FARMHOUSE’S 350th BIRTHDAY – COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US A warm welcome awaits from your hosts Marianne and Monty

COME AND ENJOY OUR **AWARD WINNING** SUNDAY CARVERY Available every Sunday 12noon – 6pm Choice of three meats, wide selection of fresh vegetables, cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes, stuffing and Yorkshire pudding.

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STEAK NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY – TWO STEAK MEALS FOR ONLY £10 Open daily Monday – Saturday 12noon – 11pm Sunday 12noon – 10.45pm

Trendlewood Way, Nailsea

Tel: 01275 851889

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Pubs with Gardens

The Ring O Bells The Rising Sun

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or a real treat, The Ring O Bells, 4 St Mary’s Grove, Nailsea, has a beer garden with a completely revamped children’s play area and large patio – perfect for when the sun is shining.

The pub itself serves great food every day, boasts a Sunday carvery and also runs popular Fish and Chip Fridays every week.

If you’re looking for something to do in the summer evening air then there is a boules piste, while inside the pub boasts a skittle alley and dartboard. Live music is also on regularly.

Outside catering and bar service is available for parties, weddings and other functions, while there is a large function room that can be hired out too.

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he Rising Sun has a large, well-maintained lawned garden that’s perfect for lazy summer’s evenings.

Situated on West Town Road in Backwell, the popular pub has recently been refurbished and has a fantastic new menu and specials boards.

It’s the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing meal and drink with some great traditional home cooked food.

Bring the family too. There is plenty of room to play on the pub garden lawns, whilst an undercover terrace is available for seating, a plus point for the cooler summer evenings.

Come and try one of the mouth watering home-cooked Sunday roasts dinners too.

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Large beer garden & undercover terrace Home cooked food available 7 days a week Sunday Roasts Available every Sunday from Midday

What's On Puxton Park unveils Meerkat Manor and new major attraction

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colony of Meerkats and Fallow Deer have arrived at Puxton Park where they can now been seen up close by visitors.

The tourist attraction has added the colony following requests by its visitors for Meerkats to join the park, and have expanded the animal team by appointing a new experienced keeper.

Both the Meerkats and Fallow Deer have arrived as Puxton prepares to unveil its new major attraction, the Horse and Barrel Carousel ride and a new Soccer Shoot.

Alistair Mead, Puxton’s Managing Director, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome these wonderful creatures to Puxton Park.

“We hope our visitors will enjoy meeting the new arrivals and we are also delighted to unveil yet another major attraction - our new Carousel ride and a Soccer target Shoot.”

The Meerkats and Fallow Deer join hundreds of fascinating animals at the adventure park. On top of these new animals, Puxton has created new chicken pens and will

be adding some rare breeds and quails over the coming months.

For further information, call 01934 523500 or visit www.puxton.co.uk.

MV Balmoral returns to passenger service

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fter a three year absence the much loved classic coastal cruise vessel MV Balmoral has finally returned to passenger service.

Thanks to supporters who raised more than £300,000 and a £344,000 Coastal Communities Grant, a newly restored ship will be sailing from various ports, harbours and piers throughout the summer.

Now owned by the Balmoral Fund Ltd, the ship will be operated by White Funnel Ltd and it is hoped many thousands will enjoy sailing on her during the forthcoming summer as there is still a huge challenge ahead. To secure her future, it is important that this first season back is financially successful to cover very large operating costs.

Through the summer season she will be calling at Clevedon, Lydney, Portishead, Sharpness, Weston and Minehead. For details, prices and times throughout July and August, visit www.whitefunnel.co.uk.

• superb care • small friendly team • 7 days a week service • our vets, our nurses, 24/7

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What's On

Bristol Phoenix Choir comes to Nailsea

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fter their sell-out concert in Backwell last summer, Bristol Phoenix Choir is delighted to return to North Somerset for this year’s summer concert at Nailsea Methodist Church in Silver Street on Saturday, July 4.

Inspired by the date, the programme is a celebration of the American musical influence and provides the opportunity to hear works by modern American composers, including the very popular Morten Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre.

The centrepiece of the concert is Leonard Berstein’s mighty and emotional Chichester Psalms, while English composers are represented by John Rutter’s Birthday Madrigals, settings of poems by Shakespeare written to

celebrate the 75th birthday of the jazz pianist George Shearing and accompanied by the double bass.

It starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £10 (free to under-16s) from Nailsea Music Shop, 79 High Street, Nailsea, 01275 855021, tickets@ bristolphoenixchoir.org.uk, 0775 915155 or at the door.

Hoedown party comes to Cadbury

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ountry fans can take the bull by the horns at an event being organised by theclub at Cadbury House, Congresbury.

Set in an outdoor marquee in the grounds of theclub, the inaugural hoedown party includes live country music, western food and plenty of do-si-doing.

Taking place on Saturday, July 4, the event is open to members and non-members who fancy trying out moves such as the Boot Scootin’ Boogie, Electric Slide and

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Hoedown Throwdown.

Those wanting to add a true western feel to the night’s entertainment are being encouraged to come dressed in their best cowboy and cowgirl outfits including ten gallon hats.

Tickets are £10 for members and £12.50 for nonmembers from the reception at theclub, Cadbury House, Congresbury, 01934 834343 or www. theclubandspabristol.co.uk

What's On Woodspring U3A meeting

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Cattle Country expands with new water attraction

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attle Country has unveiled plans for a new water attraction this summer.

The new facility at the adventure park in Berkeley is suitable for children aged seven-years and under, will be ready for the summer holidays.

It includes a giant water tap, water channels and water play walls, along with a giant wooden tower. The hexagonal wooden watch tower features a slide, climbing wall, fireman’s pole and log stepping discs.

This additional attraction follows Cattle Country’s new animal experience centre, and new animal walk-through area, which opened in May. General Manager, Stuart Burnell, said: “Cattle Country continues to grow and goes from strength to strength every year with the addition of new attractions.

“We are very pleased to announce the imminent arrival of our latest exciting activity, having approved the design for a brand new water play area and play tower.

“We hope our continued investment will help maintain our position as one of the best “days out” in the region and look forward to showcasing these new exciting additions.”

Cattle Country is now open daily, with limited opening times during weekdays.

For further information, contact 01453 810510, visit www. cattlecountry.co.uk or email info@cattlecountry.co.uk.

he next Woodspring University of the Third Age (U3A) meeting takes place on Tuesday, July 28 at Nailsea Methodist Church, Silver Street, Nailsea, from 2.15pm.

Jon Yabsley will give a talk about the Boer War 1899 – 1902.

Non-members will be required to pay an admission fee of £1 Woodspring U3A is a self help organisation which encourages and enables older people no longer in full time paid employment to help each other to share their knowledge, skills, interests and experience via monthly general meetings, coffee mornings, and special interest groups covering music, history, art, writing, languages, family history, Sunday lunches and walking.

To find out more, visit www.u3asites.org.uk/woodspring.

Il Paradiso

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ith the summer holidays approaching, keeping the kids well fed is a must. It is also a great time to take the whole family out for a fantastic meal.

Il Paradiso, 110 High Street, Nailsea, is the perfect place that everyone will enjoy.

The authentic Italian restaurant offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and, of course, great food.

A lunchtime and early bird menu is available on MondaySaturday from 11.30am-2.30pm and Monday-Thursday from 5-7pm which includes pasta and pizza for £5.45, or a two course meal plus a glass of house wine or soft drink for £11.95. In the evenings after 7pm there is a full a la carte menu available.

And if you just want to order in for everyone, Il Paradiso offers a take away service.

To book, telephone 01275 854019.

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What's On Clevedon Flower Show and Festival

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he Clevedon Flower Show and Festival will take place on the Salthouse Fields, Sea Front, Clevedon, on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30.

The show boasts more than 300 classes and in addition to the superb range of flowers and vegetables, there are classes for cacti/succulents, novice, home economics, novelty, honey (new), crafts, floral crafts, senior citizens, special needs, photography as well as many children’s classes.

The event will include two days of non-stop entertainment to suit all tastes, including Dolly Parton and Status Quo tributes, dog display teams and Morris Men. There will also be the Companion Dog Show, in association with the Guide Dogs for the Blind, a Classic Car display and on the Saturday from 8am-noon there will be a car boot sale.

Children can enjoy free face painting, a selection of rides and two free competitions, including Find the Flower Boy, who will be hidden around the show.

In addition to all

of this will be an assortment of traders, both inside and outside the marquee, a fully licensed bar and refreshment tent.

The show programmes are on sale for 50p at Clevedon Library, West End Post Office, Arnetts Café, Scarletts Café, Alexandra News, Altered Images and Clevedon Town Council, and it includes a voucher for a free hot drink.

Entry is £5 per adult, £4 per OAP/child, and accompanied children (under 14 years) get in for free. The event runs from 1pm-6.30pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday.

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

Summer fun at Court Farm

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t can be tough to find things for the kids to do in the summer holidays. Instead of a house full of energetic children bouncing off the walls, why not take them to Court Farm Country Park?

The award winning family run farm attraction in Wolvershill Road, Banwell, offers a great day out for all the family.

All the animals and staff are looking forward to welcoming children and their families for a fun packed summer.

All summer long you can bottle-feed lambs at 11.30am and 3pm each day and learn some amazing woolly facts.

A firm favourite with youngsters in the summer is the free tractor rides allowing visitors to travel around the farm in style and see sheep, cows, wildlife, ducks and swans.

Other attractions in the summer holidays include the Maize Maze, Bale Mountain and indoor play barns.

What's On Competition

The winner of a lunchtime meal for two at Mizzymead was Mrs M Baynton, who correctly spotted Captain Phil on page 36 of the June edition of Nailsea & Backwell Living..

School Summer Fayre

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he Friends of St Francis Primary School Committee have organised a Summer Fayre at St Francis Primary School, Station Road, Nailsea, on Saturday, June 27.

It will run from 11am-2pm and this year’s attractions include a bouncy castle for pre-school children, giant inflatable obstacle course, hoopla, stocks for the teachers, a local dance display, live music from local singers, a school choir and more than 30 more stalls to browse, barbecue, refreshments and treats.

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 what page Captain Phil is hiding on.

Send your answers to Gordano Media, A&W Buildings, Newfoundland Way, Portishead, BS20 7DF. The closing date is Monday, July 13. The first correct entry pulled out after that date will win.

Competition 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 Motor Vision advert on?

Send your answers to Gordano Media, A&W Buildings, Newfoundland Way, Portishead, BS20 7DF. The closing date is Monday, July 13. 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 LAST MONTH’S MEAL FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR WAS Mrs P.A Martin

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ealth  Beauty Diabetes information evening

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he Nailsea, Backwell and District Diabetes Support Group is holding its next information evening at Nailsea Methodist Church, Silver Street, Nailsea, on Wednesday, July 15 at 7pm.

Anna Morris, Director of Research with Diabetes UK, will talk about current diabetes research and the work Diabetes UK has commissioned to look at prevention and cures as well as treatment.

Anna will also give an update on the progress of the neuropathy research project that the group has sponsored.

For more information, visit nailsea-diabetes.org.uk or contact Barbara Harris on 01275 268810.

Macular Support meeting

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he next meeting of Backwell and Nailsea Macular Support will be on Wednesday, July 29, when a speaker from Dolphin Computer Access will describe computer techniques for those with poor vision.

The meeting will be at Backwell WI Hall, Station Road, Backwell, at 1.30pm for 2pm. Whatever your eye problem, all are welcome. For more information, telephone Sheila on 01275 462107.

22/24 High Street Nailsea, BS48 1AU T. 01275 856179 www.nailseadentalpractice.co.uk

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

Dr Warren Gamblin BDS MFGDP (UK) Dr Judith Gamblin BDS Dr Jonathan Hyde BDS

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Hypnotherapy for all

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ver the past four years Rae Arundel of Harbourside Hypnotherapy has treated both children and adults, with her youngest client being aged six and the oldest being 92.

Rae says: “People come to see me for all sorts of reasons, but the underlying cause of the problems is usually anxiety of some kind.

“Stress and anxiety can manifest in a number of different ways, emotionally, psychologically and physically. I’ve seen many times how problems just seem to disappear for my clients once we relieve the underlying stress.”

There is growing evidence to demonstrate how hypnotherapy is helping with many medical conditions, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), asthma, chronic pain and recovery from surgery and I have seen, many times over, the amazing results that hypnotherapy brings, enabling my clients to live full and happy lives again.”

For a free initial consultation call 01275 750175 or 07584035873, or visit www.harbourside-hypnotherapy.co.uk for details.

Specialising in:

Sleep problems, Stress and Anxiety Depression, Panic AAacks, Weight Management, Stop Smoking

07584 035873

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ealth  Beauty

Cycling challenge offers inspiring insight into children’s hospice

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yclists will be pushing their fitness to the limit this month by riding to three counties in three days – but it’s all in a good cause.

Those taking on the cycling challenge are raising vital funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and they will visit three children’s hospices on route.

The Ride for Precious Lives begins at Little Harbour in St Austell on Friday, July 10, then moves on to Little Bridge House in North Devon, and it finishes at Charlton Farm, Wraxall, on Sunday, July 12.

The event will see up to 100 cyclists take on their own ‘Tour of Britain’ for the 205 mile sponsored bike ride, and previous participants have said that it’s one of the most challenging charity rides they have taken part in.

The hospice visits themselves will offer cyclists a chance to learn more about the wide range of support CHSW offers life-limited children and their families.

The inspiring ride hopes to raise £100K for Children’s Hospice South West, which will help to fund the care and support offered to children across the region with life-limiting illnesses.

Come along and join our Friendly & Welcoming group Scotch Horn Leisure Centre WEDNESDAY At 5.30pm & 7.30pm THURSDAYS At 5.30pm & 7.30pm Please call Christine Tel: 07917 190 796

DentalCare @ Nailsea

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Leg Club to start up this month

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he Nailsea and District Leg Club will start life on Wednesday, July 1 at the Tithe Barn, Nailsea.

It will serve mainly elderly people, but anyone suffering from leg ulcers is also welcome. Patients will be able to meet at the Tithe Barn for a spot of social interaction whilst having their legs treated by qualified nursing staff.

Experience indicates that, apart from getting people out of the house, recovery rates are quicker and wounds tend not to re-infect.

This is a well-established national initiative which was started 10 years ago and was created to relieve suffering from leg ulcers and associated conditions.

The Nailsea District Leg Club will open on July 1 and run every Wednesday. For more details, contact Carole Brooke at carole.brooke@towerhouse.nhs.uk or 01275 866753.

New patients welcome

Full Range of quality dental treatment

Tooth whitening

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Town centre location

Payment plan available J. Rautenbach BChd D. Roberts BDS S. Collard BDS www.dentalcarenailsea.co.uk info@dentalcarenailsea.co.uk

116 Station Road, Nailsea, BS48 1TB

Tel. 01275 852143

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ealth  Fitness Exercise of the Month

Farmer’s Walk

Every month top personal trainer Matt Bembridge, AKA Gym Professor, provides advice for those who work out. This month he talks you through the Farmer’s Walk.

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armer’s Walk is an exercise I quite often like to throw in during a circuit of exercises for men and women.

Compared to other exercises, picking up relatively heavy objects in each hand may not seem too taxing at first, but, when asked to walk with them for a set distance, it’s another matter.

Primarily, it’s your forearms and traps that will feel it most, as you struggle to keep your grip and your shoulders elevated. Next to that, you realise how taxing it is on your entire supportive structure and cardiovascular system as everything is required to work in synergy to simply get you from a to b.

It’s an incredibly basic exercise that we’ve performed for thousands of years - pick up something heavy and walk with it.

How many times have you picked something up, such as shopping or a heavy box, and thought “this is alright, I can handle this” only to stop before you reach your destination to put the object down for a rest?

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Well, Farmer’s Walk is very much like this. With practise, you’ll become much better and stronger and it has so much functional carry over to other lifts in the gym and activities outside of the gym; some days, I can even manage all the groceries in a single trip - I don’t know why we feel the need to do this.

In a gym environment, the best objects to use to perform Farmer’s Walk are dumbbells or kettlebells, some gyms may even have farmer’s walk handles.

Find a clear space inside or step outside in the summer sun. Of course, you can use other objects such as loaded bags or filled buckets. The latter can be fun, but less kind on the hands.

To make the exercise easier or harder, alter the weight and/ or distance.

For availability of training and courses in your area, email Matt at info@gymprofessor.com.

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Visit our new showroom Motor Vision

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Good quality, affordable used cars to suit everyone

or most people buying a car can be one of life’s more daunting experiences. After a house or flat, a car is probably the next biggest expense in life so you have to get it right.

But help is at hand thanks to a new vehicle sales company that will be Family vehicles, estates, 7 seaters, opening in Nailsea. to first Road, carsisfor new drivers Motor Vision, on Clevedon a local family owned business with a number of years experience in the motor industry.

Selling good quality, affordable, used cars to suit everyone, Motor Vision Our Motorvision team are here to help will offer an extensive range of makes and model so you can find the you the perfect car right car for you atsource the right price.

You will be able to find anything from family vehicles, estates and seven seaters to firstVarious time driverfinance cars, and ifoptions you can’t find what you are after available then the team at Motor Vision can help to source your perfect car.

Also with various optionsbe available, new you car could be closer Your newfinance car could closeryour than think! than you think. They also accept part exchange too. exchange option available) They specialise(Part in providing an excellent personal service, with a warm and friendly approach to help you choose your new car.

With all their experience, Motor Vision can take the worry out of buying a used car.

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ď ˆome  Garden

Problem appliances repaired with ease

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here is nothing more stressful that when an important household appliance stops working.

Fortunately, D&G Appliance Repairs is your go-to source for expert appliance repairs and is on hand to fix a wide range of products, including washing machines, tumble dryers, fridges, freezers, cookers, hobs, vacuum cleaners and more.

D& G’s fully trained, experienced engineers specialise in repairs and installation of all free standing and builtin appliances, regardless of make or model. They pride themselves on providing outstanding customer service, making sure you receive a fast, reliable service so your faulty machine is fixed with the minimum of fuss.

For more information or for a free quote to get your appliance back in working order fast, telephone 01275 791476 or 01173 708667.

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ome  Garden Portishead Flower Show and Country Fair

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ctor Johnny Briggs, who most people will know best for his role as Mike Baldwin in British soap Coronation Street, will open this year’s Portishead Flower Show and Country Fair.

The annual event, which will take place in the Show Field at the bottom of Clapton Lane over the weekend of July 25 and 26, promises two days of family fun with something to appeal to everyone.

Arena events include Oreo and Friends Animal Encounters, David Seamark Sheepdogs, Gamegoer Gun Dog Display, The Ferret Show, Somerset Paddies, Bob Reynolds Jazz Band, Donkey Rides, Punch and Judy and Songs of Praise.

Local dance troupes from Portishead Youth Club and the Gordano Just Dance Company will also be entertaining and on the Sunday there will be a Companion Dog Show involving 14 pedigree and novelty classes. The profits from the dog show will go to the Labrador Rescue Trust.

Refreshments will be available throughout the weekend, including a large range of cakes, salads and sandwiches in addition to a beer tent.

There will also be a wide range of stands and stalls.

At the core of the show are the competitive classes of which there are around 500 for flowers, vegetables, soft fruits, floral art, photographs, cookery, handicrafts along with a host of children’s classes.

Entry to the show is £5 for adults, with no charge for children under 17.

Free car parking is available. Two day tickets are also available.

Full details can be YOUR LOCAL found, including CLEANING COMPANY contact telephone Regular . End of Tenancy numbers, at Home & Small Office www.portishead Tel: 07981 419715 flowershow.com Email: tracy.langridge@gmail.com www.tl-cleaning.co.uk

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ome  Garden Gardening in July

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Whitehouse Farm Davies Lane, Clevedon BS21 6TG

01275 400155 Large selection of garden furniture now in stock

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The country furniture set

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uly is often one of the hottest months of the year which means it’s a great time to get out into your garden.

With summer progressing, containers and hanging baskets need watering every day and sometimes even twice a day if it is hot and windy.

The extra light and warmth encourages the garden to put on an exuberant burst of growth. To keep it in shape for the summer there are a number of things to do.

Keep plants looking good by regularly dead-heading, and you’ll enjoy a longer display of blooms.

Make sure you keep new plants well watered and hoe off weeds, which thrive in the sunshine and place conservatory plants outside.

Support your tall herbaceous plants and tie in your climbers and sweet peas. Place conservatory plants outside too.

Also water your pots, tubs and young plants in the evening as they will absorb more moisture overnight.

You also need to clear algae, blanket weeds and debris from ponds and make sure they are topped up with fresh water.

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ualified arborist Tom Wooldridge runs Arbatran Tree Care.

Tom specialises in all trees and hedgework which includes removal, felling, dismantling, reducing, crowning, thinning, deadwood removal, trimming, shaping, and reductions, while all branches and rubbish are removed, leaving your garden tidy.

He is also able to provide advice on tree selection and planting.

Arbatran is not VAT registered which is a major advantage for private house owners and clients who are unable to claim the 20 per cent VAT back which many of the larger tree firms add to the final bill.

For a free site visit and quotation for any tree and hedges that require attention call Tom on 07812 909501/01275 463846. Or for more information, visit www.arbatran.co.uk.

ome  Garden Property of the month

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n immaculately presented four double bedroom detached house further benefitting from a self-contained barn conversion situated on the grounds.

The barn could be utilised in many ways, for example as living accommodation for a relative or as an office.

The main house has a downstairs cloakroom, a high gloss kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances a utility room, a lounge that is over 22ft in size, and a separate dining room that has French double doors leading into the private rear garden.

46 North Street, Nailsea £545,000

Upstairs two of the four double bedrooms offer en-suite facilities and there is also a family bathroom.

There is also extensive parking.

To arrange a viewing, telephone Westcoast Properties on 01275 857773.

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Business Accountant confesses all!

Each month Della Hudson of Hudson Accountants provides advice on helping you to get more out of your business.

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’s time for me to make a confession. My accounts aren’t the first thing I use to run my business.

Profits are a consequence of doing the right things. I know what the right things are to generate profits so it makes more sense to focus on these.

The right things vary for each business due to the nature of your industry and the point at which you are in your business life.

I try to focus on just a few KPIs (key performance indicators) at a time to avoid becoming overwhelmed.

As a growing business we are interested in gaining new clients. As we are a business which effectively sells professional expertise (filling in forms is not what you pay us for) we need to demonstrate that in the same way that a shop displays goods in their window.

One of our KPIs is how many articles and blogs I write. Also how many events I speak at such as our free Money Matters events or third party events.

As well as growing our business by engaging with new clients we need to keep our existing clients happy. This can be done by means of a satisfaction survey.

It doesn’t need to be complex. A simple email can be all that it requires with great, call me immediately or call me

to discuss a future order. The faster people can respond the better.

I am often asked to complete surveys taking up to 20 minutes. Sorry, depending who the supplier is, I can give you about one minute or less.

Those holding stock such as retailers and wholesalers need to find the optimum quantity to hold to minimise the cash tied up this way and still be able to provide a selection to customers in their required timescale. Lead time from suppliers can play a factor in this.

When supplying professional services we want to provide a fast turnaround. This matters to some clients more than others.

We measure from receipt of completed bookkeeping to supply of final accounts (we try to avoid preparing draft accounts by asking all questions as we go along rather than doing the job twice). How fast can you fulfil your sales orders?

Cash collection is vital to most small businesses and you should be on top of this. It may work out better to supply smaller customers who pay sooner rather than accepting contracts from larger companies or the public sector who are notorious for taking a long time to pay.

If you’re not sure what KPIs are important to your business then talk to your accountant or book onto one of our Strategic Planning Days.

Contact us on 01275 406287 or via our website at www.hudsonaccountants.com.

Della Hudson owns and runs Hudson Accountants and Business Advisers in Backwell. You are welcome to book a place at their free Money Matters seminar on September 17 at Armada House in Bristol http:// moneymatters9. eventbrite.co.uk/ or browse our website www. hudsonaccountants.com

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