Nailsea & Backwell Living December Edition

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elcome to December’s edition of the magazine and season’s greetings from all at Nailsea & Backwell Living.

Christmas is on its way and we are now well into the festive season. As a community, Nailsea great at celebrating and Christmas is no exception.

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There will be the Nailsea Community Fayre on Friday, December 2 in Crown Glass Shopping Centre, closely followed by the Lions Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday, December 10 and the Nailsea Farmers Christmas Market on Saturday, December 17.

Nailsea and Backwell residents can also get their Christmas Post delivered around the town by 1st and 2nd Nailsea Scouts and Backwell Scouts.

This is such a special time of year for family and friends and we are focusing on festive fun in our Countdown to Christmas feature with our roundup of fabulous Christmas events.

You will also find plenty of help from Nailsea & Backwell Living advertisers to celebrate this wonderful time of year. Have a look and you will find some great gift ideas for presents.

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We will be back just in time to wish you a great New Year so if you have any news or events that the community should know about, make sure you get in touch.

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All the latest news and events from Nailsea, Backwell and beyond

Nailsea photographer commended at competition

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ailsea photographer Bob Bishop has had three of his images in the Take a View - Landscape Photographer of the Year 2016 Competition commended.

All three of these images are included in the hardback book published this week of the awarded images and one of the images, `Walk in the Woods`, which was taken locally, is being shown as a print in the Exhibition of all awarded images which opened at Waterloo Station, London last week and which runs until February 5.

Bob, who has gained many awards in International Photographic Salons and Exhibitions, said: “I am absolutely thrilled to have had three images commended in this prestigious competition, especially as it is the first time I have entered.”

The image `Walk in the Woods’, which Bob took at Wrington Woods, was given the Judges Choice Award by one of the judges, Martin Evening.

Martin Evening is a photographer with a commercial background in advertising and beauty photography. Having travelled around the world on seminar tours and personal travel, Martin has enjoyed photographing landscape and urban subjects to illustrate his books.

You can visit the Landscape Photographer of the Year website at www.take-a-view.co.uk.

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ADGE STATUE unveiled in town

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round 400 people attended the unveiling of the statue of Adge Cutler at its’ permanent home outside The Royal Oak pub in Nailsea.

There was also a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Adge and the original Wurzels recording their first LP at the pub, in Nailsea High Street.

The unveiling was carried out by John Cutler, Adge’s nephew, and Dave Cutler, Adge’s brother, and was attended by several other members of the Cutler Family who paid tribute to the sculptor, Roy Cleeves.

Roy also built the statue’s plinth from all the different types of stone quarried from the Mendips reflecting the theme of Ade’s song “All Over Mendip Tonight”.

Adges music was celebrated by The Twice Dailies who played a selection of Adge’s songs during the course of the afternoon and again in the bar during the evening.

There were mixed emotions from the band on the day because, although they are delighted to see the statue in a permanent location, they will miss having it with them as it has accompanied them on nearly every gig since the band was formed.

Librarians across the South West have chosen their theme for the new Reading Passport challenge and this year they’ll be time-travelling through a selection of the most iconic authors of the past 100 years with the Book to the Future challenge, including a selection of the top new writers to look out for in the decade to come.

As usual readers will be asked to use the Reading Passport to explore the treasures contained in North Somerset libraries and collect their passport stamp as they complete each book. Anyone who completes and returns their full Book to the Future journey by collecting a stamp from their library for each decade will be entered into a regional draw to win a suitcase full of books to keep them busy on their travels.

You can see details of the suggested books at www.readingpassport.literatureworks.org.uk For more information, ask at your local library.

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Big ‘thank you’ from Rotary Nailsea and Backwell

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he 2016 Nailsea Charity Walks and Runs attracted a record number of participants, walking or running one of three courses; 5km, 10km or 20km.

store collection, raising more than £2,000 of the total.

The amount raised was also a record at more than £22,000 from which close to 30 local good causes will benefit.

Last month the President of Rotary Nailsea and Backwell, Chris Broughton, presented a cheque to Sandy Riley of the Nailsea Leg Club for £1, 771.96 which was also raised via the Walks and Runs initiative.

Rotary Nailsea and Backwell, the event organisers, extend their grateful thanks to all those who took part as well as sponsors and supporters.

Nailsea Charity Walks and Runs has now established itself as a regular and popular part of the Nailsea calendar and next year’s event will take place on Sunday, June 25.

A special vote of thanks goes to the many local businesses who sponsored the event and the customers of Tesco who contributed to an in-

Make sure you make a note in your diary to come and enjoy Nailsea’s fabulous scenery whilst raising funds for your favourite good cause.

LOCAL THEATRE COMPANY ON LOOKOUT FOR VOLUNTEERS Backwell Playhouse is a charming, intimate theatre that boasts a strong and talented in house theatre company and a thriving film club as well as a stream of visiting companies and classes, all nestled within the heart of Backwell.

The Playhouse is a unique space, with 99 seats raking to an open and flexible performance area.

The space has been used for plays, dance recitals, music performances, films and presentations.

The Backwell Playhouse Theatre Company produce at least three productions each year, all of which are challenging to both cast and audience and are always of the highest quality

and entertainment.

The company is always looking for keen and enthusiastic volunteers to join the group.

Whether it is to help backstage, front of house or perform on stage, anyone is welcome and no experience required.

An entirely voluntary enterprise, the Playhouse is a charity that aims to advance the education of the public in the Arts, in particular the Arts of Drama and Literature.

If you would like to join or find out more please contact our Artistic Director, Terry Milton (0117 964 1723 or termol.home@virgin.net)

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he Inner Wheel Club of Nailsea raised £654 for its chosen charity Barnardos at a horse racing event held at the Mizzymead Recreational Club, Nailsea.

Not only were there tote bets placed on the horses, but there were many prizes given out for lucky losers, with the compare tempting the losers with cash instead of what could have been a booby prize or a bottle of wine.

A spokesperson for the club said: “Eighty people attended and we all had a fantastic time. The compare, Idris Lewis made us all

laugh with his jokes and patter and added a great deal to the evening’s entertainment.

“We also enjoyed a very nice light supper, thanks to DW Catering.”

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With the recent merger of GP practices in Backwell, Nailsea and Long Ashton, (now the Tyntesfield Medical Practice) the Nailsea District Leg Club has an increasing need for more volunteers, particularly in the role of Nurse Support.

It is an extremely helpful role that has greatly assisted in reducing waiting time for members. If you have, or know of anyone who has, nursing experience and would like to become involved, visit Nailsea Tithe Barn, Church Lane, Nailsea, any Wednesday morning to see for yourself.

The Leg Club has been specifically mentioned in the section of the 2015/2016 Parliamentary Review relating to North Somerset Community Partnership, which strives to bring patients and healthcare together, being part of the NHS and Primary Care.

The club, and others around the country, are community based in a non-medical setting; they are operated on a drop-in basis; they offer a fully integrated well-leg regime.

Organisers would welcome anyone to come and have a coffee/tea and see for themselves exactly what goes on during these busy, happy sessions every Wednesday from 9am-noon.

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Young people taking ownership of skate park to help tackle anti-social behaviour

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ast month police appealed to the public for information that could help them deal with incidents of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in Nailsea Skate Park.

They were seeing increased amounts of “tagging” and bad language sprayed on the skate ramps, litter being dropped everywhere and even reports of bullying and anti-social behaviour.

Patrols of the area around the park were increased and Sgt Mark Raby, from the Nailsea Beat Team, was at the Skate Park to speak to parents and young people about the problem, which has proved to have been very successful.

Sgt Raby said: “We went to the park and spent some time chatting to the children and parents, and I’m really pleased that the young people are on-board and very keen to help us sort out the issues.

“We were given information about a potential culprit for the tagging, and that young person has been spoken to and is being dealt with through Community Resolution. He will be cleaning up the spray paint.

“The young people, particularly the younger children and teenagers, want the park to be open to everyone. They don’t want it being spoiled for the majority by a small minority.

and the Skate Park Committee and there are some exciting plans for the New Year, including a new youth shelter, which organisers hope the children get involved in.

Sgt Raby added: “This is an excellent example of police and community working together for the good of the area. It’s particularly good to see young people get involved and helping. A big thank you to everyone who has engaged with us.”

“They have also said they want the skate park and surrounding area to be a “smoke-free zone”. They are really getting involved and taking ownership of the area.”

Josh Howard, of the Nailsea Skatepark Project (NSP), said: “Neil Wylie ran a brilliant pre-school and reception year skate school after the park opened in the summer and around 25 children attended and the older users coached and showed them how to use the park correctly and it was fantastic as parents got involved too.

“But this anti-social behaviour sets us back two steps and when the young people are so vocal about what is happening it shows how much they care about the park.”

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Crown Glass goes Mexican for

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rown Glass Shopping Centre, Nailsea, went Mexican for Halloween as children visiting the venue were ‘trick and treated’ to a day of spooky ‘Funday of the Dead’ activities.

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The Day of the Dead festival is infamous around the globe and originates from Mexico where thousands of people, each year, dress up as skeletons and what is often known now as ‘Candy Skulls’ - a more colourful and fluorescent version.

The Centre’s retailers also got into the ‘spirit’ of the occasion by carving and decorating pumpkins in a style that either reflected their shop name or the products or services they sell.

Crown Glass took inspiration from the festival to get the ‘little horrors’ of Nailsea to go on a Skull Sticker Hunt. Children were asked to visit four specially selected shops to collect a skull sticker.

They also invited children to dress up in ghastly grab, frightening frocks and scary suits or as their favourite Halloween character for a Fancy Dress Parade.

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Rotary quiz raises funds for Tanzanian Project

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he Rotary Club of Nailsea and Backwell hosted a sell-out quiz at the Backwell WI Hall and all of the proceeds were in aid of the on-going Luhimba Project in rural southern Tanzania.

Started in 1984, the mandate of the project was to improve the quality of villager’s lives through education, health care, provision of clean water and the development of agriculture

and engineering.

The charity is supported by a small group of volunteers in North Somerset led by former head teacher, Paul Temple, in partnership with Dr. Strato Paul Mosha who is based in Dar es Salaam.

Paul and his wife attended the quiz and he outlined the vast progress made over the years and the on-going

need to maintain the momentum.

The quiz raised in excess of £900, an amazing result for which Paul thanked the International Committee of the Rotary Club and the local people who yet again demonstrated their now legendary support.

Thanks were also due to Sue and Ray Griffiths for compiling and running the quiz and helping to make the evening a resounding success all round.

Backwell charity asks residents to consider older disabled people this Christmas

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or the last 25 years, Backwell charity Motivation has worked to improve the quality of life of disabled people living in some of the world’s poorest countries.

This Christmas, Motivation turn their attention to older people– and for good reason. Today 62 percent of people over 60 live in developing countries and by 2050, this number will have risen to 80 per cent.

A ‘Global Age Watch Index’ by Help Age International ranks countries in relation to the quality of life experienced by its older population – people who are aged over 60. Malawi ranks 95 out of the 96 countries on the list.

Not only do older people in Malawi face more health issues, but their average life expectancy is lower than any other country - disabled people

like Etta (pictured) fair even worse.

Etta, 86, lives in Malawi. After suffering a stroke, she was discharged from hospital unable to walk and left with no support. Having incredibly survived without owning a wheelchair for seven years, thankfully Etta is now the proud owner of Motivation wheelchair and is able to play an active role in her local community once more.

In addition to providing practical support to people with disabilities, donations made to Motivation’s Christmas appeal will enable the charity to continue working with governments, humanitarian organisations, and other partners across the sector, to influence best practice and ensure that everybody gets the chance to benefit from economic prosperity, inclusive education or fairer access to

healthcare.

If you would like to support Motivation’s Christmas appeal by making a donation, you can do so by phoning 01275464012, by post to Brockley Academy, Brockley Lane, Backwell, Bristol BS48 4AQ or by visiting www.motivation.org.uk/ christmas

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Community News

Performance Academy opens new studio in Nailsea

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ootlights Performance Academy celebrated the grand opening of their new performance studio with a visit from Bristol comedian, Andy Ford.

The comedian, a close friend of Tina Kelly and her Footlights team, made a guest appearance and officially opened the new premises, which is in Blackfriers Road, Nailsea.

Footlights members of all ages celebrated with family and friends in a fantastic afternoon party atmosphere at the new studios.

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Vocal Dynamics, one of Footlights performance vocal groups, entertained party goers with some musical arrangements.

In the evening, there were more treats in store, as Andy performed a special show for members.

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he Adele Stitch School of Dance, which runs classes in Nailsea and Backwell, will be returning back to the Royal Albert Hall in London to dance for the fifth year running in aid of the children’s charity Barnardo’s.

Adele was asked three months ago to choreograph eight dance routines for the show, which will be performed by some of her Inter Jazzmatazz pupils during the Barnardo’s Young Supporters Concert.

On Monday, November 28, Adele will be taking 24 dancers and their family members up to London and they are all ready and excited to perform at the iconic venue.

The theme this year is Scrooge, and Nyah O’ Flaherty, of Nailsea, has been given the opportunity to recreate this fabulous role.

Adele said: “I am very excited to be taking the girls to dance at this prestigious venue and can’t wait to see their faces light up whilst performing to such a large audience.

“It is an honour to have been asked to support this concert once again, and it will give these dancers such a wonderful opportunity that I am sure they will cherish forever.”

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It starts at 2pm and it will provide an opportunity to learn and to ask questions to avoid being caught out, with Age UK giving advice.

The Meeting Point opens every Tuesday from 9.30am4.30pm in December but, as Tuesday, December 27 is a bank holiday this year, it will be closed that day for the first time in its three years.

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LOCAL GP RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ROTARY AWARD

Backwell school pupil dazzles in Young Musician heat

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ach year the Rotary Club organises a national Young Musician competition. Standards are always incredibly high and this year was no exception.

On Tuesday, November 8, the Rotary Club of Nailsea and Backwell sponsored Timothy Leong of Backwell School, a young trumpeter, in the Avon heat of the contest.

As part of his repertoire Timothy performed Bernstein’s ‘Red, White and Blues’ which was very well received by the judges with the result that Timothy finished as joint runner-up and stands a good chance of progressing to the next round.

In 2006, a UK based charity was set up with the aim of renovating, equipping and running the Machunduchi Hospital in southern Zanzibar.

Health care in that region was virtually nonexistent and life expectancy was low. The Health Improvement Project, Zanzibar (HIPZ) was set up to address these problems under a partnership with the Zanzibar government.

One of the original movers and shakers of this initiative was Dr Jon Rees, local GP. Together with Ru MacDonagh, a Consultant Urological Surgeon, Jon worked tirelessly not only using his medical knowledge and expertise, but also by raising funds to finance vital renovations and improvements.

The project was a huge success and the charity is now involved, since 2012, in a similar exercise at Kivunge Hospital in northern Zanzibar.

The Rotary Club of Nailsea and Backwell became involved at an early stage, eventually attracting other clubs in a fund-raising capacity. Portishead Rotary Club is a local partner.

One of the most prestigious awards a Rotary Club can make is the Paul Harris Fellowship, named after Rotary’s founder.

Usually such awards are made to Rotarians who have made a particularly worthwhile contribution to the organisation’s charitable work.

However, occasionally it is extended to recognise successful partnerships between Rotary and other individuals or organisations.

The Rotary Club of Nailsea and Backwell was delighted to recognise the enormous on-going contribution to the HIPZ project made by Dr Jon Rees who was presented with his award by club President, Chris Broughton, at a recent meeting.

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Education

Packed term at Secret Garden Montessori Nursery School, Nailsea

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ith Christmas approaching at the Secret Garden School of Nailsea, the children will be covering a range of engaging nature and craft programs.

The Nursery, at 100 High Street, Nailsea, now has only six places remaining for January starts.

In the dedicated forest school we will be carving reindeer figures, making natural Christmas decorations from the bounty of the woodland, creating dens and of course toasting marshmallows over an open fire.

The school welcomed Adrianna this month, a fully qualified primary school teacher with QTS who will be working towards her Montessori qualification over the coming year. Every teacher at the Montessori is at least bi-lingual and we conduct games and songs in English, French and Spanish.

Within a Montessori classroom through careful observation, Montessori teachers recognise the childs interest

and encourage creative play and activities to further develop each individual child.

The Nursery is open 46 weeks of the year from 8–6pm with half day sessions available – why not come along and try a taster session or join us on Mondays for a Parent toddler group.

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Out of Town

Clevedon Pier and Heritage Trust scoops Historic England Angel Award

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levedon Pier and Heritage Trust has been awarded the Historic England Angel Award at a glittering ceremony in the West End of London’s magnificent Palace Theatre.

The Trust received the ‘People’s Choice’ award for their new Visitor Centre, which was opened in June as part of an £1.8 million development funded by the Coastal Community Fund, the Heritage Lottery Fund and a Community Share offer which raised more than £250,000.

The award was accepted on behalf of Clevedon Pier’s team of dedicated volunteers and professionals by Simon Talbot-Ponsonby, Chairman of the Clevedon Pier and Heritage Trust and the Trust’s Business Manager, Nicole Laken.

Simon said: “We’re so lucky at Clevedon with all the support of the community that saved the pier from demolition.

“We built a beautiful modern structure at

this Grade I listed pier which will make it sustainable for the future”.

Representatives of the trust were joined

by Robert O’Leary of O’Leary Goss Architects who conceived the design for the new Visitor Centre and has worked closely with the Trust and with Beard Construction to deliver the stunning new building.

The Angel Awards were founded by Andrew Lloyd Webber and are cofunded by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation. Since 2011 these annual awards have celebrated the efforts of local people who have saved historic buildings and places. The People’s Choice prize was awarded through a public vote from a list of twenty shortlisted projects.

Andrew Lloyd Webber commented on the evening: “I would like to congratulate everyone who has been shortlisted for an Angel Award for their dedication to saving England’s historic

buildings and places - often working on their own initiative, without outside help or funding. These awards shine the spotlight on their brilliant and inspirational work.”

Duncan Wilson, Historic England Chief Executive, added: “The show was all about recognising the volunteers and groups who do so much to help rescue our heritage for future generations.

“We are surrounded by historic buildings and places that help tell the story of who we are, but many depend on local volunteers for their very survival. These awards celebrate the vital work of those heritage heroes.”

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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 Christmas bookings now being taken!

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

Treatment available for: • Horses - post-op, post-injury, back pain decreased exercise tolerance • Small animals (dogs, cats, rabbits) - post-op, lameness, elbow/hip dysplasia

Chartered Veterinary and Human Physiotherapist

Tel: 07917 510 617

Email: carolineastleyvetphysio@hotmail.com Website: www.carolineastley-vetphysio.co.uk

Flexible dog walking service with Arnowalks

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rnowalks is a dog walking service that was set up in September 2014 by two local ladies who are experienced dog owners.

They know that to have a happy, healthy dog exercise is one of the best ways to ensure this. They also understand that for a variety of reasons, such as work and sickness, this can sometimes be difficult to achieve.

ARNOWALKS Enjoyable dog walks to suit you and your dogs’ requirements

• Friendly experienced lady walkers • Group walks • Solo walks Recommended • Insured

by Golden Valley Vets • References available We would like to thank our customers for their continuing support and we wish you a Happy Christmas and many more “Arnowalks” in the new year.

Contact: Marianne 07742 034177 Liz 07751 480553 20

Arnowalks offers a flexible service to suit your requirements and your dog’s needs.

They will come to meet you and your canine friend in your home, your dog’s place of security and comfort, to

discuss how best they can help.

They offer regular walks, or walks on an ad hoc basis, in a variety of settings, such as fields, woods or the beach. The flexible service enables your dog to be exercised to suit your lifestyle.

They are fully insured to walk up to six dogs at a time, which is great for socialisation, or solo walks can be tailored for timid or difficult dogs.

While your dog is in their care you can rest assured that they will get plenty of exercise, fresh air and will be cared for by a responsible handler.

Arnowalks is fully insured for public liability and this also includes cover for loss of the owner’s keys.

For more information, contact either Marianne on 07742 034177 or Liz on 07751 480553, and references are available.

Countdown to Christmas Christmas in Nailsea As we get into December everything starts to get Christmassy and we all begin to look forward to the end of year festivities.

Nailsea has some fantastic festive events going on for everyone this month. We also have a High Street to be proud of with some wonderful independent shops, so why not show your support by shopping locally this year?

Nailsea Lions Christmas Float 2016 SANTA FLOAT ROUTES Thursday, December 1 The Elms Monday, December 5 Trendlewood (Queens Road end) Tuesday, December 6 Trendlewood (Lodge Lane end), Wednesday, December 7 Engine Lane; Thursday, December 8 - Eastway and Westway, Friday, December 9 - Long Ashton, Tuesday, December 13 - Backwell (Karen Drive), Wednesday, December 14 - Causeway View, Thursday, December 15 - Porlock Gardens, Friday, December 16 - Hannah More Road, Monday, December 19 - Greenfield Crescent, Tuesday, December 20 - The Perrings, Wednesday, December 23 - Backwell (station area).

The float will also be outside Tesco and Waitrose in Nailsea on the following dates and times: Friday, December 2, from 10am-5pm - Outside Tesco Saturday, December 3, from 10am-4pm - Outside Tesco Sunday, December 17, from 10am-5pm - Outside Waitrose

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ailsea Lions illuminated Christmas Float will again be touring the streets of Nailsea and Backwell during December evenings, so children can meet Santa and tell him what presents they’d like this year.

Lions Club members will be accompanying Santa and the main beneficiary of this year’s collection, both on the float and at local supermarkets during December, will be Children’s Hospice South West.

The Nailsea Lions Christmas Float will be out and about in the evenings from 6-8pm so look out for Santa in the following areas: To find out more about the Lions and the work they do in the community, telephone Paul on 01934 820856.

Saturday, December 19, from 10am-5pm - Outside Waitrose

Carol Service

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other’s Union at Christ Church, Nailsea, will meet on Wednesday, December 21 at 2.30pm at Christ Church, Christ Church Close, Nailsea, when they will hold their Carol Service.

Everyone is very welcome and for more information, contact Kate on 01275 858304.

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Take Away Service Available

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Menu available at www.ilparadisorestaurant.co.uk

Countdown to Christmas Playhouse panto princess is star of Nailsea Community Christmas Fair

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layhouse panto princess Chloe Hawkins is the rising star who will sparkle at Nailsea Community Christmas Fair on Friday evening, December 2.

Chloe will light up Somerset Square when the Christmas tree decorations are switched on at dusk. The traditional festive fun at Nailsea runs from 5.30-8.30pm and begins with a glow in the dark lantern parade.

This starts at Wetherspoon pub The Glass Maker and winds its way through Crown Glass Place with its skate rink and Santa’s Grotto, meandering past the food stalls at Colliers Walk, round by the help desk at the library to arrive at Somerset Square just in time for the entertainment to kick-off.

The entertainment includes a wandering jazz band, juggling illusionist and comedian Mr Crimbo, Mr Alexander’s Travelling Show with his two pet performing dogs Mimi and Blue, stilt walkers and shopping centre mascot Honeysuckle the Bee with also be buzzing around.

The reindeers will be at Clevedon Walk and a ‘taster’ foodie stall and Rotary choir is outside Waitrose.

Former Backwell School and Weston College student Chloe landed the

coveted leading lady role in Beauty And The Beast alongside Only Fools And Horses secondhand car salesman John Challis at The Playhouse, Weston, which opens on Saturday, December 10.

As a young girl growing up in Backwell Chloe dreamed of being a Disney-style princess and now her wish has come true.

Chloe said: “The part of Beauty has always been my favourite. My only other appearances at The Playhouse were when I was studying at Weston College and we did our end of year shows here.

“So the last time I performed there would have been 2010.”

Chloe won’t be the only panto person at the Nailsea fair as Bristol Hippodrome people will be promoting their seasonal show Cinderella with Torvill & Dean iceskating stars by giving away glowbands and other freebies.

More than 40 food, craft and charity stalls are booked already with more signing up by the minute and many of the shops are staying open late.

Santa’s Grotto will be open slightly earlier from 4.30pm and the skate rink, both at Crown Glass Place, will be open 2-9pm and again 10am-5pm on Saturday, December 3.

Children from Kingshill Church School choir, Grove Pre-School, 1st Nailsea Scout Beavers and a couple of dance troupes will be making lanterns to join in the parade.

To book a stall and/or take part in the entertainment email nailseacommunitychristmasfair@ gmail.com.

Among the prizes for the grand draw are family panto tickets, supermarket food hampers, Marco Pierre White dining out treat at Cadbury and lots of vouchers donated by local traders.

The High Street will be closed to traffic from mid-afternoon and to meet legal and licensing rules a 20p admission fee is being charged although a family goes free with a £1 programme.

Programmes and raffle tickets can be bought in advance from The Blue Room and Hunter Leahy estate agents who sponsored the first hour skating session for children from Ravenswood School.

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Countdown to Christmas Bakers of Nailsea

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hatever your preference is for turkey, beef, duck or goose at Christmas, Bakers of Nailsea can help you choose the star of your Christmas lunch.

The small, family run butchers based in North Street, Nailsea, opened in the 1960’s and is managed by John Vowles.

The business itself was started more than 100 years ago

by Thomas Baker and is now into its 5th generation, with Toby Baker and his two sons Russell and James currently running it.

Ann & Joy’s Florists

The thriving butchers shop had a big refurbishment, which finished earlier this year, to help keep pace with changing shopping habits and to enable them to sell even more products.

Orders now being taken for Christmas Wreaths and Festive Table Decorations

Bakers support local farmers and all beef, pork and lamb sold in the shop is traceable back to their abattoir and their ‘Somerset and Devon’ only supply chain. They are on first name terms with their farmers, many of whom they have dealt with for generations.

FLOWERS – PLANTS – GIFTS

Same Day Local Delivery Service 130 High Street, Nailsea, BS48 1AH Tel: 01275 853209 Web: www.annandjoysflorist.co.uk

Bakers also have weekly special offers on a variety of fresh and frozen products, and offer free home delivery to local areas and a convenient click and collect service.

CHRISTMAS ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN Place your orders now for our Local Fresh Poultry and Meats

North Street, Nailsea Tel: 01275 856280

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

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Countdown to Christmas Holly and Mistletoe

GLAD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY AT ST ANDREW’S, BACKWELL

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est Backwell Bowling Club will be holding its traditional annual Holly and Mistletoe event on Saturday, December 10 from 9.30am-noon at the clubhouse on West Town Road, Backwell.

As well as the ever popular bunches of holly and mistletoe, the clubhouse will be full of other items for sale.

If you don’t want to browse or buy, then just come along and enjoy the festive atmosphere with morning coffee and a mince pie. You will also have the chance to take part in our Grand Christmas Draw.

All are welcome, and please note that there will be plenty of parking spaces in the Backwell Playing Fields Car Park.

For more information, telephone 01275 857866.

Tim Lewis and Sheila Furneaux present Glad Tidings of Great Joy on Saturday, December 10 at St Andrew’s, Church Lane, Backwell.

Saints Matthew and Luke’s account of the nativity is one such story - one that will ‘never fade away.’

This cannot be called a sequel to The Greatest Story Ever Told because it is the same story - it is merely the duo’s second attempt to bring the message of Christmas to you in their unique style by including wonderful music, mainly from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, verses, carols and pictures.

Tickets are £8 and available from Tim and Nancy Lewis on 01275 790555 or from tcblewis@gmail.com.

BACKWELL’S 2ND SATURDAY FAIRTRADE CAFE Backwell’s regular 2nd Saturday Fairtrade Café is on Saturday, December 10 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 as well as lots of special Christmas treats.

CHRISTIANS TOGETHER in & around BACKWELL You are most welcome at any of the services listed below. Do come along to the Parish Hall on Thursday, 15th December at 6.30 pm, when the Parish Council and Christians Together invite you to sing Carols around the Crib, accompanied by the Congresbury Brass Band. It is a great family event and a wonderful start to Christmas. Hot drinks and mince pies are served afterwards. Father Christmas has been known to make an appearance!

St Francis RC Church, Nailsea

Saturday 17th December Christmas Eve 24th Christmas Day 25th

5.30 pm Carol Service 5.00 pm Mass, especially for families 11.00 am Mass

Backwell Baptist Church

Sunday 4th December Sunday 11th December Sunday 18th December Sunday 25th December

10.30 am 6.30 pm 10.30 am 10.30 am

Gift Service Royal British Legion Family Service 6.30 pm Christmas Day Family Service

West Town Methodist Church, Backwell

Sunday 18th December Sunday 25th December

11.30 pm Midnight mass, with carol singing

10.30 am Carol Service for all ages 6.00 pm 9.15 am Christmas Day Family Service

Carols by Candlelight

Carols by Candlelight

St Andrew’s Parish Church, Backwell

Sunday 4th December Sunday 18th December Sunday 24th December

4.00 pm 6.15 pm 4.00 pm

Christingle Carol Service Crib Service

11.30 pm Midnight Eucharist

St Bridget’s Church, Chelvey

Sunday 11th December Sunday 24th December

6.15 pm Carol Service 10.00 pm Christmas Eucharist

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What’s On

Countdown to Christmas

QUALITY BRITISH AND HOME GROWN CHRISTMAS TREES Available from the end of November: Full range of sizes to suit ever y home Freshly cut / potted / pot grown Nor way Spruce / Nordman Fir / Blue Spruce And all undercover Holly, Mistletoe, Garlands and Wreaths Poinsettias and Cyclamen Fantastic range of artificial trees, Christmas decorations and lights FOR A TRULY FESTIVE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EXPERIENCE COME TO BRACKENWOOD. Now follow us on twitter and facebook You’ll be amazed at what you can find at Brackenwood! Give us a try.

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Find the perfect Christmas Tree

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ith December almost here it’s time to think about getting your Christmas tree up.

Of course some go for the artificial look, but if you are one of those who think nothing beats a real one, then it’s time to get cracking and find the perfect tree for your house.

Here are some steps and tips to help you find the right one and get the best out of it during the festive period.

Decide what type of tree you want. Norway spruces are the traditional Christmas tree, while Nordmans, Fraser Firs, Nobles and Blue Spruces are varieties which are known to hold their needles much better.

Make sure that you buy a fresh tree. A good healthy tree should have fresh looking and flexible needles and when tapped only a few fresh green needles should fall.

Ask the retailer when and where the tree was cut from. The longer it has been cut the more chance it will not be as fresh.

British trees tend to be cut later due to distance to travel.

Any tree you buy should be out of its net so you can see what you’re getting. If you are not going to put your tree up straight away then make sure you store it in a cool, dry place.

When it is time to take it inside, saw off an inch of the trunk which opens up the pores in the bark.

Try and place the tree away from heat sources such as fires and radiators and keep your Christmas tree stand topped up with water.

After all that hard work you can get on with the best part - decorating it.

Countdown to Christmas WIN a magnificent Christmas hamper

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ailsea Lions are raffling a magnificent Christmas hamper packed with luxury goodies, including chocolates, wine and champagne.

Tickets will be on sale at various venues around the town, and at the community market and craft fair on Saturday, December 17. The winning ticket will be drawn at the market, at the end of the morning.

All proceeds will go to local charities and to find out more about the Lions and the work they do in the community, search for Nailsea Lions on the internet or call Paul on 01934 820856.

THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD A unique entertainment show faithfully retelling the Christmas Story takes place at Christ Church, Christ Church Close, Nailsea on Wednesday, December 7 at 7.30pm.

The performance will be given by Tim Lewis and Sheila Furneaux in an imaginative and amusing way. Told primarily in song, it includes poems both old and new, is illustrated throughout, and incorporates carols for audience participation.

Tickets are £5, children get in for free, and they are available from the church office or on the door. The event is supporting St Peter’s Hospice, and seasonal refreshments will be included.

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What’s On

Countdown to Christmas

Christmas ‘Crafternoon’ for better mental health

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he Blue Room in Nailsea is hosting a very special ‘Crafternoon’ on Wednesday, December 14 in aid of national mental health charity Mind.

Organised by Blue Room exhibitor and tutor Caroline Walker, the afternoon will be a relaxed and fun opportunity to make some special Christmas crafts with like-minded people, while enjoying some delicious refreshments.

Caroline said: “It’s well-known now that craft is really beneficial for our mental wellbeing and it’s even better when we get together to create with other people.

I host a monthly Crafternoon at the Blue Room and when I heard about Mind’s Christmas Crafternoon initiative, I immediately knew that we should make our December gettogether a special fundraiser for Mind.

of the year to do something to help others and Mind does such valuable work in promoting good mental health all year round.”

The afternoon runs from 1-3pm and a £3 donation is requested to take part. All materials will be provided to make a special Christmas craft project or people are welcome to bring along their current craft project and just share the chat. Refreshments, including homemade mince pies, will also be available.

Karen Bolton, Community and Events Fundraising Manager at Mind, said “We’re really hoping people will support us by getting involved with Crafternoon.

time with family and friends and, even better, it’s a great way to boost mental wellbeing. “It can be very rewarding and relaxing to create something from scratch.

“Every penny raised will make a huge difference - just £21 could keep Mind’s online support community, Elefriends, running for one hour.”

For further information about the Blue Room Crafternoon, contact Caroline at caroline@bigskytextiles. co.uk or Sharon at The Blue Room on 07456 517086.

“It’s the perfect excuse to spend

“It feels like a particular important time

Backwell 01275 462721 30 West Town Road, BS48 3HH Carolyn and Phil wish all their customers a Happy and Peaceful Christmas.

Thank you for your custom during the year.

BOUNCE BACK VOUCHERS

We would like to thank all of our staff, including paper boys and girls, for their hard work and dedication to giving a first class service in our business.

FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY

For details of our opening hours during this festive season please see our website www.backwell-postoffice.co.uk

When you dine with us during December you will be given a discount voucher to spend when dining in January and February 2017.

AVAILABLE TO ALL DINERS DURING DECEMBER.

Open daily Monday – Saturday 12noon – 11pm Sunday 12noon – 10.45pm

Trendlewood Way, Nailsea Tel: 01275 851889

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Countdown to Christmas Santas on the Run is back

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or a wonderful festive sight, visit Bristol Harbourside on Sunday, December 11 for the annual Santas on the Run 2k fun run for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Last year more than 2,000 people dressed in their complimentary Santa suits to dance/walk/jog/skip their way round the city and raised more than £53,000 in sponsorship for CHSW’s Charlton Farm hospice in Wraxall.

Santas on the Run has become the ‘must-do’ event over the Christmas period, and registration for Santas on the Run is £15 per adult, £7.50 per child or £37.50 for a family ticket and £135 for a team of 10 adults. Entry includes your Santa suit, medal and festive treats. To sign up, visit www.chsw. org.uk/santasbristol.

LAST POST? LET SCOUTS HELP Christmas is fast approaching and there is much to do. Why not let 1st and 2nd Nailsea and Backwell Scouts help you by delivering your Christmas cards throughout the Nailsea and Backwell area?

Stamps, which are 25p, ware available to buy and “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 money raised from the stamps, which are sponsored by Pring and Co of Nailsea, will go towards local charities and the Scouts.

The last date for posting will be Saturday, December 17 at noon.

Wishing our customers a

Very Happy Christmas Thank you all for your continual business Now stocking the new:

Gift Vouchers and stocking fillers available

S . P HA I R C O M PA N Y — ESTD. 92 IN NAILSEA —

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Christmas Celebrations MIZZYMEAD RECREATION CENTRE & SOCIAL CLUB

Christmas Menu

Available Lunchtimes from 1st – 20th December 3 courses £10.99 per person

Christmas Party Night

Friday 16th December 7pm 3 Course Festive menu and Live Entertainment with

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Christmas Day Menu 1pm sitting

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Live Entertainment In December

Saturday 3rd December

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Female vocalist

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What’s On

Countdown to Christmas ADVENT CONCERT On Saturday, November 26, an Advent Concert will be held at Wraxall Church to raise funds for Wellspring Counselling’s important and valued Youth Service.

Nailsea Christmas Market

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ailsea Farmers’, Craft and Community Market’s Christmas Market will be held on Saturday, December 17, from 9am-1.30pm in the Crown Glass Shopping Centre, Nailsea.

It will feature more than 50 stalls offering an array of goodies for Christmas shoppers.

A culmination of the Farmers’, Craft and Community Market plus extra community stalls will provide a variety of local foodie treats, gifts, festive feel, carol singing, music, Father Christmas and more.

Don’t miss out on this festive treat as you count down to Christmas.

The fun evening will include an eclectic mix of a small community choir, soloists, a duo and a well-known Bristol a cappela group helped along by mulled wine and mince pies in the interval. You can support Wellspring by coming along on the night or donating a prize for our raffle.

Wellspring Counselling provides affordable counselling for adults and free counselling for young people aged 11-18.

The small local charity is dependent on fundraising events and donations from local churches, councils and Trusts to enable them to support many local people struggling with a range of concerns.

NEW YEARS EVE Come and Celebrate at Grove Sports & Social Club

You won’t get a better bargain than this

Members £2.50 - Guests £3.50 - Children £1 Adult prices include your first drink.

Swap your ticket at the bar for a drink from a selected range.

Bring your own buffet!

We will be streaming a range of festive & pop music to bring in the New Year with a swing

SO HURRY AND BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW THERE IS A LIMITED SUPPLY! THE GROVE SPORTS CENTRE & SOCIAL CLUB ST. MARY’S GROVE, NAILSEA

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What’s On

Countdown to Christmas

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) Bookings now being taken for Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day 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

The Moon & Sixpence

Great beers, great food & amazing channel views

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WE WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A FANTASTIC 2017

01275 341000

Countdown to Christmas Cracking Christmas gifts at Pale Blue Casual and glam and sparkle and glitz Tunics and tops and socks and mitts ..

Soft fluffy scarves and snoods are here Silk and wool and a touch of cashmere Handbag charms and Pom-poms too One for me and one for you Hats with bling and some less so .....

Christmas day walk ....good to go Jumpers and knits...if that’s your style So many to choose from ..it may take a while Beautiful jewellery ... fabulous display One to keep ...or give away.....

Pressies to get...or something for you Make shopping a treat And visit Pale Blue Visit Pale Blue on Hill Road, Clevedon this Christmas

The team at Tower House Pharmacy wish all their customers old and new a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year.

14 Hill Rd, Clevedon, North Somerset BS21 7NZ

01275 874420

Now also in Wedmore

Emma and her team would like to wish their customers A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year 79 High Street, Nailsea, Bristol BS48 1AW

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Clevedon address 26 The Triangle, Clevedon, BS21 6NG T: 01275 874443 Nailsea address 19 Colliers Walk, Nailsea, BS48 1RG T: 01275 858857

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Unit 24 Southfield Road Industrial Estate, Nailsea. Tel 01275 866353 For all your motoring requirements

Wishing everyone a very merry christmas and RECENTLY VOTED a happy new ONE OFyear THE TOP 5 GARAGES IN THE COUNTRY FOR THE

CLEVEDON filmmakers latest to be screened at

CURZON

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he poignant story of a North Somerset family, Mum’s List, entered the Amazon charts at number one, selling more than 100,000 copies in two months.

and Emilia Fox and charts the story of Singe and Kate whose lives were turned upside down when Kate was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer.

That bestselling novel by husband St John (Singe) Greene is now a film written and directed by Clevedon’s Niall Johnson, who directed White Noise, Keeping Mum and opens at the Curzon on Friday, December 2.

During her last few days and nights, she created a list, writing dos and don’ts, hope and ambitions, for their two young sons, to help Singe, the man she loved, create the best life possible after she was gone.

Shot locally, the film stars Rafe Spall

Other highlights at the Curzon this

Walton Castle Wedding Open Day

December include popular local organist, Richard Lennox, playing the historic Christie pipe organ on Sunday, December 4 and his programme will include 1923 ragtime hit, Zez Confrey’s Dizzy Fingers, Coronation Scot by Vivian Ellis and compositions by Czech composer, Smetana.

For tickets and further details on these and everything else that will be on at the Curzon, visit www.curzon.org.uk or telephone 01275 871000.

Wedding Open Day

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anuary will see Walton Castle throwing open its doors for its first Wedding Open Day ​of 2017 on Sunday, January 8.

There is no charge, so visitors can have a look around the stunning wedding venue in Clevedon, which will be tastefully styled by some of the venue’s talented local suppliers.

Tracey, Franco and Neil will be on hand to discuss your hopes and dreams for your wedding day in a relaxed setting, leaving you plenty of time to have a chat with a select few of the superb local suppliers who will be there for the event.

Sunday 8th January 2017 10am until 3pm Come along and have a look around our stunning wedding venue, and meet some of our talented local suppliers.

Castle Road, Clevedon, BS21 7AA www.waltoncastle.com

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The Open Day runs from 10am-3pm so pop in, have a warming glass of mulled wine, a canapé or two, and let Walton Castle make your fairytale dreams come true.

What’s On

Christmas concert for Young Carers of Nailsea

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Christmas concert featuring The John Clare Wind Quintet and ‘The Tithe Trio’ takes place on Saturday, December 17 at the Nailsea Tithe Barn, Church Lane, Nailsea.

The special musical event will include a varied programme of musical styles with instruments and voices plus readings will set the scene for the festive celebrations.

All the performers will be singing, playing and reading in aid of the Young Carers of Nailsea.

The organisation provides financial support to the team of professional carers to spend more time working in Nailsea, as well as fun outings for the young carers themselves.

Ice skating at Christmas was a favourite last year and will be repeated this year, and they will also continue with the popular skittles evenings at the Ring O’ Bells pub in Nailsea, and introduce swimming for the 5-8 year olds and meals out for 16+ age group.

District Diabetes Support group Coffee Morning The Nailsea, Backwell and District Diabetes Support group is holding its next Coffee Morning on Wednesday, December 14 from 10.30-noon at the Baptist Centre Drop-in Cafe, Silver Street, Nailsea.

Visitors will have access to the usual information, magazines and leaflets and will be delighted if you could join them there.

Refreshments, which are free but donations are welcome, will be supplied by the volunteers at the Baptist Cafe For more information, visit www.nailsea-diabetes.org.uk/, call 01275 268810 or look out for the banner.

National Grid talk for Probus Club

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eo Valley (Backwell) Probus Club will meet on Wednesday, December 14, at the Backwell Bowls Club Pavilion, West Town Road, Backwell when their will be a speaker on the National Grid.

The meeting will run from 10am-noon and retired males are welcome to join. For more information, telephone 01275 856403.

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WIN A LUNCHTIME MEAL FOR TWO

The winner of a lunchtime meal for two at Mizzymead was Kathleen Harnarayan of Nailsea, who correctly spotted Captain Phil hiding on page 6 of the November 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, December 9. The first correct entry pulled out after that date will win.

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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 Samuel Bird 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, December 9. 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 Mr Stephen Box of Nailsea

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

Which Dance School is off to The Royal Albert Hall?

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, December 9.

The first correct entry pulled out after that date will win.

The winner of last month’s leisure centre competition was Miss Suzanne Scally

WIN Kids Swimming Lessons at Backwell Leisure Centre

Nailsea & Backwell Living has teamed up with Backwell Leisure Centre to offer one lucky reader the following prize: A February half term crash course of 5 swimming lessons at Backwell Leisure Centre

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hoosing the right childcare is the upmost importance and Happy Hours Nursery and Baby Unit, Nailsea, Provides a safe, stimulating and caring environment for children to develop to their maximum potential whilst in a happy and homely environment.

Established in 1990, Happy Hours is located at 9 Worcester Gardens, Nailsea. They currently have availability in the Baby & Toddler unit to start now for a minimum of one day a week.

The nurseries dedicated Baby & Toddler Unit consists of experienced staff who plan a day filled with high quality interactions and intriguing activities for the children as well as them having high expectations of children’s outcomes.

Happy Hours believe that parents are children’s first and enduring educators and when parents and practitioners work together in early year’s settings, the results have a positive impact on children’s development and learning. Therefore they work in close partnership with parents/carers daily.

There is also a dedicated Pre-School Unit with limited spaces available. For more information telephone 01275 790 433 or email terri@happyhoursnursery.co.uk

Happy hours-a safe, stimulating and caring environment that will encourage your baby to develop to their maximum potential. ● Open 51 weeks a year from 7.30am – 6pm ● 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 ● Working closely with parents to meet the Childs individual needs in a calming and nurturing environment

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Why testing for Glaucoma is so important G laucoma is the name for a group of eye conditions where the optic nerve, which connects your eye to your brain, becomes damaged. It’s a common condition, but many people won’t realise they have it because it doesn’t always cause symptoms in the early stages.

Glaucoma can lead to loss of vision if not detected and treated early.

Who is most at risk?

• Age - People over 40 and the risk increases the older we become • Ethnic origin - African-Caribbean and Asian • Family history - If your mother, father or sibling has glaucoma there is a greater risk that you might develop it.

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We recommend having a regular eye examination at least every two years.

We also run a specialist Glaucoma Clinic providing advanced eye care critical to spot the early signs of glaucoma and key to managing the condition. Our next clinic is on Thursday 15th December.

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Gerard, who has many years experience working in hospital glaucoma clinics, is one of a small number of optometrists across the country to achieve this nationally recognised qualification.

At Lynne Fernandes Optometrists Gerard provides his expert glaucoma opinion to his team of optometrists who in turn gain a greater breadth and depth of experience compared with optometrists working in ordinary opticians. And, for patients who choose to attend our Glaucoma Clinic, you will receive a superior level of eye care and increased peace of mind that you’re in expert hands!

Season’s greetings We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their loyalty and custom throughout 2016 and to wish you a fabulous festive season!

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Health & Beauty

Weigh to go Christine!

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ocal slimming consultant Christine Thorpe is celebrating after being recognised for the exceptional work she does to support people in and around Nailsea to achieve their dream weight and for the super service she provides to more than 400 group members every week.

Christine was invited to Slimming World’s ‘Gold and Pearl Day’, hosted at the exclusive Nottingham Belfry hotel, last month for being among the organisation’s top 90 most highest-achieving Consultants.

Christine is a Consultant for the Nailsea Slimming World groups and the invite puts her in the top 2.5 percent of the organisation’s 4,500 Slimming World Consultants across the UK, meaning Nailsea is home to some of the best slimming support in the country.

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As part of the day, Christine, who graduated from the Slimming World Academy in March 2011, was invited to discuss best practice and share her tips on delivering a first-class weight management service to ensure fantastic weight losses and members’ success.

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Christine said: “When the event invite dropped through my letterbox I was buzzing with excitement – it was such an honour to be treated to this special day by Slimming World, who always look after us so exceptionally well.

Please call Chrissne Tel: 07917 190796

“Having the chance to get together with other highachieving Consultants from across the country to share ideas and experiences is yet another example of the superb support that we get as Slimming World franchisees.

“The event itself was inspiring and motivating from start to finish, I headed home to Nailsea absolutely brimming with ideas, and I can’t wait to use what I’ve learnt to take the support I give to the members of my group to the next level.

“It’s so important to me that they get the very best possible service to achieve their weight loss dreams. I also understand what a huge difference understanding how slimmers feel and offering the right kind of support can make to your chances of achieving long-term success.

“The invite to this event, and being one of Slimming World’s Gold Consultants, belongs to my members too. They’re the ones who make my groups the success that they are, with their fabulous commitment, regular attendance, the lovely warm welcome they give new members and, it goes without saying, their impressive weight losses. So I’d like to congratulate them on this award too.”

To join Christine’s award-winning groups, which are held every Wednesday and Thursday at 5.30pm and 7.30pm at Scotch Horn, Nailsea, either pop along or give Christine a call on 07917190796.

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Health & Fitness

Exercise of the Month: One-Arm Dumbbell Rows Every month top personal trainer Matt Bembridge, AKA Gym Professor, provides advice for thos who work out. This month he talks us through One-Arm Dumbbell Rows.

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or many, the lower back is a limiting factor with two-arm row movements, such as bent-over rows. For this primary reason, one-arm dumbbell rows are a popular and convenient choice.

During the exercise, a bench (or similar) is used to lean on with the hand not in use, in order to avoid stress on the lower back and bridge the row stance.

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The knee on the same side is often placed on the bench, also. While I advocate improving lower back strength, so that it’s less of a limiting factor during lifts, I do very much like the one-arm dumbbell row exercise.

Taking the lower back limiting factor out of the equation, it often means that gymgoers will go “heavy” with one-arm dumbbell rows; it can be a bit of an ego lift.

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Lifting too much usually shows with momentum evident in twisting of the torso and excessive movement around the shoulder.

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These are fine, within reason, to achieve a new high lift; however, keeping the torso stationary and the shoulder supported, allows for permanent tension on the lats, the major muscles of the back.

This is more conducive to achieving the desired effect of working the correct muscles (lats, rhomboids and lower fibres of the traps), whereas excessively cheating the lift will quite often be felt elsewhere, such as arms, forearms or rear delts.

In an attempt to get a better “feel” for the lift, try dropping the weight and perform the exercise at a slow tempo. I was taught to treat it like a controlled sawing motion, which worked for me.

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Home & Garden

Are you an autumn investor?

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There are, however, benefits to purchasing property during the cooler months and you may find yourself getting a good deal.

The reasons why people move continue to occur year-round; new job offers, the arrival of babies, the moving on of grown-up children can all facilitate the sale of property.

“Vendors outside of what is traditionally thought to be popular selling times tend to be more committed and serious in their pursuit of a sale which is good news for investors and buyers,” says Rachael Yates of Westcoast Properties in Nailsea.

“In addition, there is less competition for your estate agent’s attention so you can take the time to really quiz them about the property that you’re interested in.”

Viewings in autumn and winter can bring any outside maintenance issues into sharp relief. As an investor these can be used in negotiation discussions.

Also, garden equipment is often cheaper to buy at this time of year – look out for autumn shed sales to pick up a bargain.

If you are intending to rent out the property, specific features come into their own this season.

Lettings agents who can point out a new boiler so that tenants picture themselves cosying up on the sofa in the warmth, or off street parking so that they come straight into the property from the drive without being buffeted by the wind and rain in a long walk from the car are more likely to achieve a rental.

“Property is a long-term investment for everyone. Whether you are buying to let or purchasing a property in which to live the main thing is to ensure it is the right place for you,” says Rachael.

“But don’t feel the pressure to follow the herd.

There are advantages to buying at every time of year – including when it’s cold outside.”

For more information, visit www.westcoast-properties.co.uk.

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stablished in 1992 The Tree Fella is based in Portishead and covers the area from North of Bristol to South of Weston-Super-Mare. The business has a loyal customer base and has established a name for exceptional workmanship and attention to detail.

Owner Charlie says: “We employ highly skilled tradesman and have a qualified bricklayer, lawn man and patio layer and stone mason on the team..”

The Tree Fella can install panel fencing, feather edge and picket fences, screen fencing and security fencing for your home or business.

They also carry out repairs, treatments and painting, using specialist spray equipment, and even offer a pressure washing service. If you have hedges to be removed, they can take them down and remove the roots.

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Home & Garden

Take stock of your structure By Elly West

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t’s a quiet month in the garden while most plants lie dormant, awaiting the warmth of next spring.

If you’re lucky, there may still be some flowers hanging around from the summer, but generally stems are bare, borders reveal bare earth, leaves are on the ground and it’s the evergreens that are proving their worth.

It’s a good time to take stock and assess the structure in your garden, and perhaps think about putting in some hedging – available bare-root at a fraction of the cost of their potted counterparts.

beautifully maintained.

For me, nothing can beat the splendour of a beech hedge. There’s a stunning example on Church Lane in Backwell, perhaps five or six metres tall and

Another old favourite is box. I love the look of a neatly clipped, low box hedge surrounding a border of looser, less structured planting.

Although it’s not evergreen, beech hedging obligingly hangs on to its copper-russet leaves until the new spring growth breaks through next year.

PLANT OF THE MONTH Box balls are old favourites with garden designers, as their geometric shape is good for creating repetition and punctuating a border.

Grow them with ornamental grasses for contrast and tall bulbs such as alliums to echo their globular shape. They also look great in pots. Trim at the end of May, then again in September or October to keep in shape over winter.

Watch out for the dreaded box blight though, which creates dead brown patches and will kill your plants. If you’re unlucky and box in your area is affected (check how healthy your neighbour’s plants are looking), you could always consider an alternative such as privet or Ilex crenata.

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

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SAY FIREFIGHTERS

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von Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) is supporting the national Fire Kills campaign to encourage people to test their smoke alarm this October.

Firefighters are reminding people to test their smoke alarm because they can only save lives if they work.

Smoke alarms provide a warning that fire has broken out and could give occupants of a house vital extra minutes to escape, especially at night.

Just two or three breaths of toxic smoke from a fire can cause a person to lose consciousness or even die.

Smoke alarms advice • Fit smoke alarms on every level of your home.

• Smoke alarms are cheap and easy to install.

• Most smoke alarms are fitted with a battery that lasts 10 years. Test the battery to make sure it is working every week.

• Never disconnect or remove the batteries.

• Mains-powered alarms are powered by your home electricity supply.

• Don’t put alarms in or too near kitchens or bathrooms where smoke or steam can set them off by accident.

AF&RS offers free Home Fire Safety Visits where our staff offer fire safety advice and fit free smoke alarms if required.

To book a Home Fire Safety Visit for yourself or someone you care about visit www.avonfire.gov.uk, call 0117 926 2061 or text VISIT to 07507 319 694.

For more fire safety advice, visit www.avonfire.gov.uk.

Between April 2015 and March 2016 AF&RS attended 539 house fires. There was no smoke alarm fitted in 185 (34%) of these, however this has improved by 7% compared with last year where 41% of homes had no smoke alarm.

AF&RS Group Manager for Risk Reduction, Matt Peskett, said: “Smoke alarms really are unsung heroes, activating at the first sign of fire and giving occupants time to escape, especially at night.

“The alarms should be tested regularly to check the batteries are working. It takes just a few seconds but could save the lives of you and your family in a house fire.”

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TOO BUSY TO IRON? The festive season is almost here, which means a busy time for everyone.

With presents to buy and parties to go to, there may not be enough time to stay on top of those everyday chores that need doing.

Bernadette’s Ironing Service takes care of that most hated of chores and she can give you a helping hand with all that ironing that is building up.

She offers a fast and efficient professional ironing service with free collection and delivery to your door in Nailsea and Backwell.

A small fee applies further afield. So go on, give Bernadette a call, so you can focus on the fun stuff at Christmas time.

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Business

What game are you playing?

Every month Hudson Business Accountants and Advisers will be providing ideas to help business owners.

“W

ould you please tell me which way I go from here?”

“That depends a good deal on where you want to go” said the cat.

“I don’t much care where” said Alice “Then it doesn’t matter which way you go” said the cat From Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll If you don’t mind where your business is heading then stop reading now. If you want to change your business in any way: growing it, or making it work without taking so much of your time then you need a plan.

When you set off on a journey you usually need to know where you’re

going in order to know whether to turn left or right at the end of the street. On a more difficult or unknown journey you’ll have a sat nav or map and directions.

The business journey needs its own navigation system.

• You identify and input your destination as part of your strategic plan.

• Identify any roadworks (challenges) along the route.

• Have more detailed instructions in the form of a budget and action plan. Preparing one will feed into the other.

• Keep track of where you are along the route by checking road signs and by means of your management accounts and other non-financial KPIs. Our management accounts packs

can include things such as your google analytics if your website is a key driver of new or recurring business. We can also include all sorts of other relevant reports • Whilst driving along you keep an eye on other traffic in the same way that our benchmarking software can compare your business to others in the same industry If you’d never leave home without knowing where you’re going why on earth would you try driving your business blindfolded?

Next events for local businesses at Hudson Business Accountants and Advisers: Strategic Planning Day 9 December 10:00-15:00 Budget Day 13 December 10:00-15:00 Money Matters: 1.Preparing your business for sale 2.Do you run your business or does it run you?

18 January 17:00-19:00 www.hudson accountants. com/events or telephone the office 01275 406287

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Motor

Winter tips for your car This month, Thomas James from Tickenham Garage provides some useful tips for car owners this winter.

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ere at Tickenham Garage we see a rise in the number of breakdowns during the winter months. Road conditions can be more challenging and snow and ice can be hazardous to drivers.

During the colder months, it’s important to ensure that you and your car are prepared. Batteries are more likely to be faulty during colder weather, check out last month’s magazine for information about keeping your battery performance at its best.

It is important to ensure that your tyres have a reasonable tread during the winter months. We recommend a minimum of 3mm tread to help with the grip on the road. You can change your tyres to winter tyres which are made from an alternative rubber that gives better grip with the change in weather and conditions on the road.

Antifreeze can save your engine from breaking down on those cold mornings. It protects the engine and often will stay working as low as -30 degrees; we don’t get that in England so you will be fine!

Ensure your visibility is clear, make sure your windscreen is clear inside and out and keep any snow / dirt away from the

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Here at Tickenham Garage we can provide you with an additive to help reduce the risk of the screen wash freezing.

We can offer readers a 10% discount off winter tyres and free winter battery tests. Just mention this magazine when you visit us for this exclusive offer.

Finally, stay safe on the roads this winter, and we wish all our readers and customers a fabulous festive season.

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