Gordano Living September Edition by Gordano Media

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ow, doesn’t time fly? The Gordano Living team and I hope you have all had a great summer. September means it’s back to school for the youngsters and on to college or uni for older students, so in time honoured fashion we have a packed education feature to mark the beginning of the new academic year. We extend our congratulations to the Portishead Gym Academy in Harbour Road. For those of you who don’t know, owner Liz Kincaid was chosen as a coach for team England at the Commonwealth Games and the Academy’s Ruby Harrold made the team competing in Glasgow and returning home

with a full set of medals. You can read more about Liz and Ruby on page 7. Thanks once again for all your feedback and contributions for all of our magazines: Gordano Living, Clevedon Living and Nailsea Living. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Lori Rowsell for her regular Allotment Virgins feature, to Holly Gaunt for her contributions and to all the local community groups that keep our readers up to date with all their latest news. Don’t forget to look for the £10 note hidden on one of our adverts. Write and tell us where it is and you could be in with a chance of winning the cash. The correct answers will be entered in to a draw on September 12. Have a great September! Best wishes Mathew Rowbotham, Editor

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Community News Lifeguards rescue toddler

he quick thinking reaction of lifeguards at the open air pool averted tragedy this summer when a two-year-old boy fell into deep water. The pool was at capacity on July 24, as it has been every day since the school holidays started, with temperatures soaring to the high twenties most days. The staff were operating their busy day policy of 20 minute changeovers in the water to make sure everyone had a chance to splash about and cool off, when the

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Bumper season for Portishead Open Air Pool

ortishead Open Air Pool is experiencing another bumper year. Soaring temperatures through much of the summer saw visitor numbers rise and trustees are keeping their fingers crossed to achieve or exceed last year’s figures of 44,000 visitors. Throughout the school holidays the seafront pool has been open all day every day, but now, with the children returning to school, the pool hours will reduce slightly, The close of the season is set for September 21 but there will be a special opening on September 26 when volunteers will host a MacMillan Coffee Morning. There will be an opportunity to have a swim, coffee and cake for £5 to support this invaluable cancer charity. To find out more and get the latest pool news visit the website www.portisheadopenairpool.org.uk Pictured: Portishead Open Air Pool in action Kay Cornwell at kaycornwell.com

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Gold, Silver and Bronze for Ruby at Commonwealth Games

uby Harrold, a gymnast at the Portishead Gym Academy in Harbour Road, hardly had time for breath after her recent success at the Commonwealth Games. As she Gymnast Ruby Harrold headed for home it was straight a youngster, Liz competed at back to training, this time hoping county level herself, before to make Team GB at the World training as a coach. Finding Championships which take place she was good at it she made a in China later this month. lifelong commitment to bring on Despite an injury, the 18-yearyoungsters who showed talent old Gordano School student to represent their region, county was selected as a reserve at the and the UK, all over the world. London 2012 Olympics. She now Liz founded The Academy in has her sights set on the next Portishead in 2002 and has Olympics but says there’s much between 35 and 50 young more to concentrate on before hopefuls in squads who compete she can think about Rio. at different levels. Ruby was part of the Team In 2006 Liz was selected as England squad that won the an England coach for the artistic gymnastics gold medal at Commonwealth Games in the Glasgow games this summer. Australia and she has been She went on to collect the silver selected at every Commonwealth medal for her outstanding Games since, Deli in 2010 and performances on floor, vault, Glasgow in 2014. She was also uneven bars and beam in the allselected as a Team GB coach for around and also a bronze medal the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. in the bars final. Liz said: “Coaching is fantastically Competing at the rewarding, but it’s not about Commonwealth Games was me, or about The Academy, it’s the best experience in her life about what is best for the girls, according to Ruby. She said: “This they always come first. Thanks was the first major multisport to their discipline, hard work event I have competed in and and commitment, many of them it was the best experience ever. go on to gain scholarships in Everyone was fantastic, the gymnastics at top universities in crowds were great and there was places like the US. They can go on a lot of camaraderie amongst to do things they never dreamed all the competitors. The arena possible. It is a great feeling to was amazing too. I loved every think I have helped them on their minute of it.” way and I can’t imagine doing Ruby’s coach is Liz Kincaid. As any other job.” You can find out more about The Academy and how Ruby gets on at the trials for the World Championships by visiting www. thegymacademy. co.uk or find them on Facebook. Coach Liz Kincaid

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Community News Portishead Jubilee Day Care

ortishead Jubilee Day Care is still going strong after 35 years. Every Wednesday a group of dedicated

helpers and numerous senior citizens meet in the Jubilee Hall in Slade Road, for a day of fun together. Members are collected by volunteer drivers at around 9.15am. Following a cup of coffee, various activities take place in the form of quizzes, slide shows, sing-a-longs and visiting entertainers. Fun, stimulation, and fellowship are the key aims. A hot lunch is enjoyed and the day is usually rounded off with a game of bingo before everyone is taken home at 2pm. Volunteer Mike Burt said: “This is a fantastic community group and we enjoy outings during the summer months too. Members make a small payment each week, but we have received some outside help to enable us to do these activities. We are particularly grateful to The Grateful Society of Bristol 01275 858785 / 07557 475108 for their generosity to us and also to • Alloy Wheel Refurb • Dents our local Waitrose store, which has FREE • Scratches • Chips not only provided ACCIDENT • Headlight Polishing financial help, but ADVICE, PLEASE also continues to • Accident Repair CALL send Carol, a member • Interior Repairs FIRST of their staff, each • Paintless Dent Removal week to assist us with transport, • Plastic Welding (Cracked Bumpers) entertainment • Mig Welding (Metal Welding) materials and assistance in the kitchen. We have also received gifts from local individuals who have held coffee mornings for us. We would like to say a big ‘Thank-You’ for Pop in anytime for a FREE quote the help we have Unit 5 Southfield Trading Estate, Southfield rd, received from this Nailsea, BS48 1JJ community over the years.” Opening hours: The group has Mon & Fri 8-5,Tues, Wed & Thurs 8-6, Sat 8-1

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Craft and Natter

craft and natter group runs at Portishead Methodist Church in the High Street on most alternate Mondays between 7-9pm. Crafters are encouraged to take along their latest project, be it paper crafting - cards or scrapbooking, knitting or crochet, lace making, cross stitch or embroidery, spinning or any other portable craft. Share the passion with others and enjoy the friendship of like minded people. Refreshments are included in the non profit making cost of £2 per session. Another group meets on the first Wednesday of the month between 2-4 pm to cater for those who cannot manage an evening. There is no need to book just turn up or for more details call Yvonne Rowland 07717 313312.

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Portishead in Bloom

ver the summer Portishead welcomed the judges for both the South West in Bloom competition and the nationals, Britain in Bloom. On two separate days in July the judges swept in to town, which was looking its best after teams of volunteers had worked tirelessly, pulling out all the stops to ensure Portishead was all spick and span. Members of Portishead in Bloom will travel to Trowbridge on September 18 for a ceremony during which the results of the regional competition will be announced. The results of the national contest will be revealed on October 16. Portishead in Bloom chairman Sandy Tebbutt said: “The judges seemed to be impressed with everything they saw. A huge thank you goes to all the volunteers; it was a great team effort across the town. We are keeping our fingers crossed for a good result.” Portishead in Bloom is a voluntary group that keeps Portishead looking good florally throughout the year, as well as weeding, cutting back overgrowth and generally tending public gardens, meadows, flower beds and open spaces. They are always looking for new volunteers to join them and welcome any help from driving and admin to weeding and planting. For more information visit www.portisheadinbloom.org.uk or call Sandy on 01275 843566.

News from the Gordano Society T

he latest edition of Posset Pieces, a twice yearly book on local history, is now available. Posset Pieces No.15 includes articles on Walton-in-Gordano, the Virgo family who grew Clevedon Violets in their nursery, an account of Victor Halliwell, the local man who was killed in the attempt to break the world speed record over water on Lake Windermere in 1930: the sad case of Hannah Wiltshire who died in the workhouse and a map showing the former power station site superimposed with a modern road layout. This edition is available from Morgan Westley in Portishead High Street and from Summit Outdoor Leisure, behind the High Street in Co-op car park or for more details visit www.gordanosociety.org.uk. The next edition of Posset Pieces will concentrate on Portishead and the Gordano Valley in World War One which will hopefully be in print at the end of the year. On another note…… The old power station gates that now stand at the entrance to Gateway Terrace, Port Marine are looking the worse for wear. Does anyone know who designed them and when they were erected please? It would be wonderful to get the gates restored before they deteriorate any further. If you can help call Sandy on 01275 843566.

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Take part in Marina dog rescue B rave participants are being sought for a day of water rescues at Portishead marina, when trained rescue dogs will be making a splash in aid of local charity Jessie May. Saturday, September 6 will see 40 willing volunteers, including BBC TV presenter Alex Lovell (pictured), jump into the

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marina to be pulled ashore by the 14-stone Newfoundland dogs in this fundraiser with a difference. Julian Withers, from Jessie May, said: “A reallife water rescue is something most people won’t experience in their lifetime so this is an amazing opportunity to see what these incredible dogs can do, raise some money for a great cause and experience the thrill of a rescue first hand.” The rescue costs £10 to register and participants need to raise £100 sponsorship for the Jessie May Trust. For more information or to sign up, visit www.jessiemay.org.uk.

Swimathon raises more than £11,500

he Rotary Club of Portishead’s 2014 Swimathon raised more than £11,500, breaking all previous records. For 18 years the Rotary Club of Portishead has been organising and running the highly successful annual Swimathon at the Parish Wharf Leisure Centre in Portishead. All teams who entered raised funds through sponsorship for the Great Western Air Ambulance and Children’s Hospice South West. Some teams also had 50% of the money they raised back for their own charity. The event also supports local schools and youth groups. The Rotary Club is very grateful for the

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Supporting Za

a Foundation, with its head office in Portishead High Street, is hoping local people and companies will continue to support the charity which supports a community in the Nkomazi region of South Africa. The organisation helps sustain a generation of vulnerable and orphaned young people and has established educational links between schools in North Somerset and schools in Nkomazi. In September, directors, Jayne MorrisThurgood and Kate Birnie will be returning to the Nkomazi along with new volunteer, Gill Baldwin from Backwell.

Visits to South Africa are always totally self-funded and are an important means of reviewing the projects the charity finances including the Zakhele music and drama group which works in schools, clinics and after school clubs delivering important messages about HIV medication, the dangers of drugs and alcohol, as well as addressing issues such as bullying and rape. In after school clubs, they also work with orphans and vulnerable children who learn essential life skills through play. Jayne, Kate and Gill will also be visiting the Thembalethu Community Library which the charity built and which opened in November 2013. Since then, the number of users has increased week on week, surpassing all expectations. In the last three months alone, 5,300 people have visited the library including on average 400 children a week. This will not only have been their first experience of accessing reading books but also of the expertise of a librarian who is available to help with their homework after school. The charity’s fundraising project for 2014 is to buy a new minibus to enable the Zakhele group to extend their outreach work in the region and to develop a mobile library provision, allowing many more school, orphans and vulnerable children in

the area to benefit from the thousands of books which local people in North Somerset donated last year. They are hoping to take delivery of the minibus during their visit. Finally, another important aspect of the visit is to take clothing (including dresses made by “Dress a girl around the world’ charity whose hub is in Nailsea), toys, and medicine which is difficult to secure in South Africa. So how can local people and companies continue to help? In addition to their own luggage allowance which will mainly be used to take out these items, Jayne, Kate and Gill need additional luggage to enable them to take even more essential supplies out to South Africa. However, each extra bag will cost the charity £65. If you would like to help by donating towards the cost of this extra luggage, please contact Za Foundation at info@zafoundation.org or leave a message on 01275 848775.

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n the weekend of August 23rd/24th, Za Directors Kate Birnie and Jayne Morris-Thurgood will be climbing Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Accompanied by some brave friends and family, Kate and Jayne will be making the 1,344m climb in aid of Za Foundation. You can show your support and admiration for their efforts by sponsoring either by visiting the Virgin Money Giving website and searching their names. Pictured: Jayne and Kate preparing for their climb

Three Churches Festival

he Three Churches Festival takes place in September and encompasses St Mary’s in Portbury, St George’s in Easton in Gordano and Christ Church in Pill. As well as helping to maintain the fabric of the respective churches the festival is in aid of the Pill Festival Band. The festival kicks off at St Mary’s, Portbury, with a Jazz ‘n’ Skiﬄe Barbecue on Sunday, September 7, from 12.305.30pm. As well as musical entertainment from The Skiﬄe Boom Band, Holly House Jazz, After Hours and Fred Bloggs, there will be stalls, children’s entertainment and history tours of this most ancient church and tower. The ‘Three Churches Festival’ also includes a Choral Concert on Saturday, October 4, in St. George’s, Eastonin-Gordano. It finishes with a Recital on Tuesday, October 28 in Christ Church, Pill.

Pill Festival Band

he Pill Festival Band provides tuition on a large number of different orchestral instruments to beginners of all ages and children at local schools. To maintain its work with beginners and satisfy the increasing demand from local school children it needs to raise in excess of £2000 per annum. Pill Music Festival events have been the major source of income over the past

four years but the band would welcome any form of sponsorship or financial support, or donations/loans of unwanted instruments. Come along to the Pill Memorial Club on a Monday evening at 6.45pm if you are a beginner or at 7.30pm if you are a player. For more information, contact Chris Roach on 01275 375231 or John Pritchard on 01275 372495. For details of events and

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Community News Win for Rotary

ncouraging healthcare helped the Rotary Club of Portishead win the Western Daily Press Challenge Cup at Portishead Flower this year. Members of Rotary set up a gazebo and encouraged members of the public to check their blood pressure and were awarded to the best nonhorticultural trade exhibit for their activity.

Pictured: Portishead Rotarians in action.

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endip Leisure is looking for new players to join the ladies skittles team that will play on Monday nights starting in September. Playing in the Portishead and Pill League, they are based at Clarence House with games beginning around 8pm. They are a friendly bunch so don’t worry if you want to go along on your own. To find out more call Sam on 07973339721 or email samgarrad@yahoo. co.uk

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upils of the Cheryl Rowlands School of Drama brought the house down with their summer show ‘Wonderland’. Families, friends and members of the public made up an appreciative audience as the children, aged three to 12-year-old staged their summer show. With brightly-painted scenery and wonderful costumes and face paint, the youngest overall cast in the Drama School’s sixteen-year history joined the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and marched around the Red Queen’s Garden to a soundtrack put together by principal’s daughter, Melissa 16, along with an original bespoke song she wrote for the show entitled Welcome to Wonderland. The show was the result of months of hard work by the pupils, led by principal Cheryl, drama associate, Alex Corrigan and techie, Melissa. The drama school runs its classes from a studio at Portishead Youth Centre in Harbour Road. Anyone interested in sending their children along for a free trial class when the school re-opens on Saturday September 6 can call 07905 166 782 for an information pack. Alternatively contact can be made through the website www.cherylrowlandsschoolofdrama.yolasite.com Pictured: The young cast of Wonderland from the Cheryl Rowlands School of Drama

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ave at The Outlet discount store in Portishead High Street would like to thank all his customers who supported his fundraising whacky hair style in aid of Cancer Research. Almost £600 has now been raised thanks to the generosity of his customers. He said: “I would like to thank all my customers who put their hands in their pockets for my charity hairstyle. I’m over the moon at raising so much.” The shop owner decided to start his own fundraising project after donating hundreds of raﬄe prizes to support charity events in the community. He added: “I constantly have a flow of people asking me to support their fundraising activities by donating prizes so this

time I decided I would support a cause of my choice directly. I had a word to my barber Luigi in Shirehampton and he came up with a pink Mohican for me.” Dave is still taking donations at his shop at 82-84 High Street.

Moorhouse Farm Solar Array £200,000 needed to start building!

n June, Low Carbon Gordano (LCG), a community enterprise, invited members of the community to invest in the building of a 1.8 Megawatt solar array. In order to help pay for the 8,000 panels LCG launched a share issue with the aim of raising over £2million. It has so far raised £800,000 from not only ethical investors who want their money spent on local, low carbon projects but people who want a reasonable rate of return on their investment in a difficult economic climate. A £1million loan has been lined up so only £200,000 is now required to get the project underway. The share offer deadline has been extended to September 5. LCG is projected to provide investors with returns of around 7%. Further details and an application form can be found by visiting www.lcgshareoffer.org

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n previous issues of Gordano Living, Portishead mum of two Holly Gaunt introduced readers to her blog entitled Do You Speak Autism? Holly and her husband Matt have two lovely children James and Sam. James is four and is on the autism spectrum, Sam is two, he is not. Holly decided to document the day to day life of an autism parent, in hope that it would give people more understanding, she has also discovered it has helped many parents in similar situations feel they are not alone. This month, as James moves forward and starts school, Holly highlights an organisation that provided her with a lifeline when she needed it most.

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pringboard Opportunity Group has become such a central part of my life that I sometimes forget that most people don’t even realise it exists. And yet, for a small number of parents in North Somerset who have children with additional needs, it is a lifeline. From age three James started attending Springboard’s pre-school sessions. With usually no more than six children in a session, and three to four highly trained staff and volunteers, the level of support he receives there is second to none and the difference they have made to him is plain to see. It’s not just James that benefits, however; Springboard understand that having a child with additional needs has a profound effect on the whole family and are always there to listen and offer both practical and emotional support. Before arriving at Springboard, I had not appreciated the range of needs of the children attending. Some have more minor speech and communication delays, or behavioural issues, and just need that extra bit of support in the pre-school years; some, like James, have longer term difficulties like autism, for which early intervention will make a huge difference. Some of the children have more severe needs. Some children have a diagnosed condition, others don’t. Springboard caters for them all. Having depended on Springboard when other settings simply couldn’t offer James the level of support he needed, I often wonder at the fact that it is a charitable organisation. Springboard was set up in 1986 by a group of parents who felt there was no adequate provision locally for their children with additional needs. Although they are now subsidised by the local authority, ultimately Springboard could not exist without massive fundraising efforts and volunteers giving up their time. As such, I have tried to do my bit in various ways, most recently running the Bristol 10k with some of the Springboard staff and parents. As a small organisation making a real difference to the lives of local children, I can think of few worthier causes. We are now leaving Springboard as James is about to embark on his next adventure - school! Chances are, he may not remember much about his time at Springboard, but I will always owe them a debt of gratitude both personally and on James’ behalf. They have made such an incredible difference to James’ early years and I thank them from the bottom of my heart. Jemma Cooper, a BBC radio and TV personality who lives in Portishead, has been a patron of Springboard Opportunity Group since 2011. Jemma says: “Springboard is a wonderful organisation. Having visited both their Clevedon and Weston super Mare centres I have seen first-hand the support and care they provide and how it’s tailored to each individual child. They are a wonderful, Have you joined our Healthy Pet Club? dedicated, caring, team of Visit the website or call for details people who really support children with additional 1 Beach Road West, Portishead needs and their families. I Telephone: 01275 847400 am very proud to be their www.valevets.co.uk patron.”

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he Portishead and Bristol Lifeboat is manned by local volunteers and this will still be the case when the lifeboat is adopted by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). At the end of July the volunteer lifeboat crew were called to assist a yacht which had run aground off Clevedon beach in strong

winds and rough conditions. As the wind was blowing directly on to the shore with a rising tide, it soon became clear the yacht was in serious danger of being turned on to its side. Once the lifeboat was on scene it had less than one metre of water below the boat to work with. The yacht was now crashing down directly on to the sea bed. The volunteer crew had to work quickly and professionally to decide the best way to assist the person on the yacht. This was a tricky manoeuvre for the volunteers, but they decided the best option was for crewman Andrew Weston to swim to the casualty to get a line aboard. Volunteer crewman Andrew said: “When we arrived on scene it became immediately apparent this was going to be challenging, the yacht was aground and at times healing over as surf continued to pound the

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ust 12 months after launching an appeal to raise £180,000 towards the cost of a new lifeboat station at Portishead, the RNLI is celebrating reaching its original target. However, the hard work does not stop there, buoyed by the support and generosity of time and money from local supporters, they are now looking to raise a further £52,000 which will pay for the volunteer lifeboat crew’s changing facilities. Building work started in March to build a new lifeboat station at the site of the former Masonic Lodge in Portishead after the RNLI’s trustees agreed to eventually adopt the independent Portishead Lifeboat Trust. In making the decision, the trustees said the formal adoption couldn’t go ahead until the lifesaving team had a home that was fit for purpose. At present they operate out of a garage at the local sailing club. With the remainder of the £1.9 million needed to fund the project being raised through other sources such as gifts in wills, major donors and trusts, the RNLI originally set the local fundraisers with a target of £180,000 to raise though the community. Exactly one year later, the fundraisers have smashed that target, along with support from many local RNLI fundraising branches in Gloucester, Bristol and Somerset.

Jon Yabsley, chairman of the Portishead RNLI Boathouse Appeal, said: ‘This is a fantastic achievement by the Portishead Lifeboat Trust fundraisers who put an enormous amount of effort into the annual events such as the Portishead Carnival, golf day, raft race and Festival on the Quay, and the many local RNLI fundraising branches who have already embraced the new lifeboat station and the volunteer lifeboat crew as their own. ‘It is down to the tireless efforts of these fundraisers and the incredible support from their local communities, schools and groups such as the Brownies, Guides and Cubs, who have held coffee mornings, raﬄes, fun days, sponsored walks and more to help raise the funds needed. This is a perfect opportunity to be able to say thank you to them all for their generosity, both in regards to the time given to organise these events and to those to have given money so kindly.” To donate £5 towards the appeal, text RNLI PORTISHEAD to 70300. Information about fundraising events and activities can be found on The Portishead Lifeboat Trust website at www.portishead-lifeboat.org.uk

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Portishead - 50 years without a railway By Colin Howells – Vice chairman of Portishead Railway Group

his year will mark the 50th anniversary of Portishead being without a passenger rail service. On September 7 1964 the last regular passenger train left Portishead for Bristol. After nearly one hundred years of passenger service, the line was axed as

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The original station was eventually closed and demolished in 1954 to make way for the Portishead B power station. A modern replacement for the demolished railway station was opened on January 4 1954, at the Cabstand, on the site now occupied by the petrol station. This station eventually closed in 1964 as part of the Beeching recommendations. Were you on the last train leaving Portishead in 1964? It really has been 50 years since the last passenger train left our town. The picture right taken by local resident Tony Everett shows the station shortly before it was demolished in 1965. Tony’s second picture above shows the view from a passenger train as it arrived in Portishead for probably the last time, although freight trains continued to use the line until 1981. Portishead Railway Group has produced

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an artist’s impression (top right) of what a new Portishead railway station could look like. The artist’s impression, we believe, is in keeping with a statement made in the North Somerset Local Plan, which states: “The importance of the station as a principal gateway to the town forming first impressions - should not be underestimated. The character, quality and local distinctiveness of the town needs to be reflected in the design of the station

and its approaches.” Portishead Railway Group hopes the artist’s impression fulfils the criteria. The picture left shows the type of train that could be providing passengers with a service into Bristol in the near future. The campaign to bring back the rail service is progressing well. In 2008 North Somerset Council purchased the land the current track bed is on, funding for the project has been sought, the re-opening of the Portishead line has been incorporated into phase one of the MetroWest project, a project manager has been appointed, studies and surveys have been completed and station location consultations have taken place. The exact future location of the station has not yet been decided but the important thing is that the project is continuing to move forward. There is much that still needs to be done. Paths for “our” train need to be secured on the main line, Portishead routes need to be incorporated into the national time-table and the trains to run on the line need to be acquired. If the project continues to make progress, trains should be running on the line in 2019. To find out more about Portishead Railway Group visit www. portisheadrailwaygroup.org or follow us on Facebook.

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Their fitted kitchens are sourced in the UK and backed by FIRA Gold (Furniture Industry Research Association). This differentiates the products and service they are offering, put simply clients can buy with peace of mind. “Trends change fairly quickly in our industry so it was important to us to offer the latest appliance’s that people can try in our fully working kitchen. Steam ovens and induction hobs are becoming increasingly popular as

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van and Steph at Flagship Boutique in Portishead High Street are proud to sponsor local young sports woman Noelle Finch. Noelle, a former Gordano School pupil, hit the headlines when she became the Under 17s Windsurfing World and European Champion. Now, aged 19, Noelle is competing for the British team at adult level and has been training hard for the Santander 2014 ISAF Sailing World Championships in Spain this month. Ivan says: “Although we are only a new shop, we are extremely proud to be doing something for the local community and helping a very promising local sportswoman to hopefully achieve her dreams.” Noelle is really pleased to be supported by Flagship Boutique and said: “I’m grateful to get support from Flagship Boutique, which is a great shop. We’ve never had a shop like this in Portishead before, it’s got a great range of nautical brands!”

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here’s a chance to keep that summer holiday vibe going with the Clevedon Tides Festival. The music and arts festival, which takes place on the weekend of Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, will incorporate the Marlens 10th annual event, a community festival that aims to celebrate 85 years of Marine Lake and its proposed refurbishment in 2015. This year there will be even more live music, dance displays, community stalls, lake and field activities, as well as art and literary walks and talks, a lantern procession and fireworks. There are lots of spectacles and best of all, entry is free. Alternatively, if you’d like to get stuck in - run a stall, enter a team in the raft race or the festival’s inaugural pushball competition, email team@clevedontides. co.uk or get in touch via Clevedon Tides Facebook page.

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embers of Portishead Town Twinning Association have recently returned from a visit to our twin town of Schweich in Germany. Members stayed with host families and visits included a day in Trier, which is a city founded by Imperial Rome, lunch at the Riesling Festival in Detzem , a trip to the Fissler Visitor Centre and a short journey to Herrstein, a town with a medieval centre. A farewell social evening was organised before the group’s return.

Den Dungen

uring the summer a silver lime tree planted at the Lake Grounds to mark the 25th anniversary of Portishead’s link with Den Dungen in The Netherlands was vandalised. The loss of a tree however soon appeared trivial in the face of the loss of life on the Malaysian plane which came down over Ukraine. Almost half of those on the plane were Dutch. Condolences were sent from Portishead to Den Dungen. In their response, they revealed that two of the families were neighbours of Jos Korsten, the chairman of Den Dungen . Portishead twinning chairman Pat Jouxson said: “We were unaware that the losses would be so personal to our friends in Den Dungen.”

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The Rock Project Are you aged 7-11 or 12-18 and want to play in a band? Do you already play or want to play guitar, bass guitar, drums or have singing lessons? The Rock Project runs in Portishead, Clevedon, Nailsea and Ashton and could provide just the opportunity you are looking for. This summer saw The Rock Project undertake its biggest gig to date in North Somerset. Over 100 members performed an array of songs to a crowd of over 300 people at Princes Hall in Clevedon. The first half saw the youngest members aged 7-11 perform tracks they had been working on over the past year. The concert opened with the Portishead students playing It’s My Life by Bon Jovi with Sam and Angus rocking the guitar solo! Every student from the Portishead, Clevedon and Nailsea groups then took turns to perform in their bands and belted out songs by The Beatles, AC/DC, One Republic, Pharrell Williams, The Monkees, Olly Murs, Passenger, The White Stripes and Imagine Dragons. The youngsters then finished off their half by closing with one of Elvis Presley’s classics - Hound Dog, with “Student of the Year” Lily singing solo and complete with guitar solos by Jonny and Sam. The second half then gave The Rock Project’s senior group aged 12-18 the chance to wow the crowd, members from Clevedon opened with Mr Brightside by the Killers with Tom tackling the very tricky opening riff. The whole senior set saw some great rock tunes blasted out like Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand and songs by Arctic Monkeys, Green Day and Kaiser Chiefs. Some old favourites were played such as Ever Fallen in Love by the Buzzcocks and School’s Out by Alice Cooper, as well as the tempo being brought down with an acoustic version of Crazy by Gnarls Barkley and a lovely duet by two of the Nailsea vocalists, Amber and Alice, singing Lily Allen’s rendition of Somewhere Only We Know. The show was rounded off by some of the Nailsea members playing The Pretender by the Foo Fighters.

What's it all about? The Rock Project is an after school group that runs for two hours every week during term time and mentors young people on guitar, bass guitar, drums or with singing lessons. All abilities are catered for so whether you have been playing for a long time and wish to join a band, or have always wanted to learn a rock instrument or sing in a band, why not join today? You could be on stage next year! If you do not have your own instrument, The Rock Project can provide one at no extra cost. Every week you will receive tuition in groups of up to five members per tutor, learning songs you have chosen. Then you will join everyone else in the main room for another hour of practicing in bands the songs you have learned in your lesson.

The Tutors The Rock Project tutors are a team of highly experienced and professional active musicians who between them have a vast array of impressive careers, working with artists such as Mark Ronson, Guy Chambers and Massive Attack, whilst gigging at venues and festivals such as Glastonbury, Sonisphere and London’s O2 Arena. For more info visit www.TheRockProject-NorthSomerset.com

sessions The Rock Project runs at the following times including their latest school which is now open in Ashton: Mondays - Nailsea School Ages 7-11, 4pm - 6pm Ages 12-18, 6pm – 8pm Tuesdays - Clevedon’s Yeo Moor Primary School Ages 7-11, 4.30pm – 6.30pm Ages 12-18, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Wednesdays - Portishead Youth Centre Ages 7-11, 3.30pm – 5.30pm Ages 12-18, 5.30pm – 7.30pm Thursdays - Ashton Park School Ages 7-11, 4.30pm – 6.30pm Ages 12-18, 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Singing Lessons At The Rock Project you can have singing lessons in a fun group. You will learn to sing with a fully qualified vocal coach who will teach you various techniques and develop your voice ready for you to perform every week with the live band and also at the end of year rock concert, as well as various other smaller gigs throughout the year.

For more information please contact Andy on 01275 265226 email bristol@therockproject.com You can also visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/therockprojectnorthsomerset

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tay and Messy Play at Portishead Children’s Centre in West Hill will be changing to a Thursday morning, running from 10–11.30am. The first session will be on Thursday September 11. Sensory and messy play can improve children’s language development,

help develop early maths skills, develop fine motor skills and help improve social skills. Gloop, shaving foam, jelly, mud, sand, water and the old favourites, paint and glue are just some of the items available for play. There are book and home corners Gallery, Gift Shop and Studio for children to play in, as well as a Arts, Crafts and Pottery Painting baby area. Parties and Workshops for Adults and Children This is suitable for babies to Open Mon-Thurs 10am-3pm Sat 10am-4pm pre-schoolers for a suggested contribution of £2 per family. 11A Bellevue Rd Clevedon BS21 7NP For more information call Tel 07855 515794 angela@popularpots.co.uk 01275 884001

unique Portishead holiday club has been hailed a huge success once again. Gordano Valley Church has provided the local community with Cludo Club, a week-long free activity scheme for primary school aged children, every summer for the past 27 years. Based at Gordano School, this year it accommodated 295 youngsters who enjoyed arts, crafts, music, sports and a day trip to the Ashton Court Estate. It

also kept the teenagers occupied as it was run by 120 volunteers, 80 of which were teenagers or young adults. In addition Cludo Club offered free crèche facilities for toddlers, babies and their parents and a free café. You can find out more about Cludo Club from the Gordano Valley Church website www.gvc.org.uk

School bag Sunday

veryone is invited to join in the special School Bag Service at St Peter’s Church on Sunday September 7 at 9.15 am. This annual service offers a chance to think about and prepare for the return to school after the summer break. All children looking toward the new school year, whether starting school for the first time, moving school or changing class are invited to take their school bags, lunch boxes or reading bags with them to the service where there will be prayers for the start of another school year.

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Education Bristol Steiner School – Where education is a journey, not a race

or Bristol Steiner School, the focus is upon individuality, and on allowing a child to develop their own personal qualities and potential, as opposed to making them ‘fit’ into existing social constraints. Steiner schools form the largest group of independent, non-denominational and coeducational private schools in the world and the Steiner method has been widely praised. Yet despite this, and the fact that it is favoured by the UK’s leading universities, the effectiveness of Steiner education is still poorly understood by the general public. Bristol Steiner School, founded in 1973, was the first inner-city Steiner school in England and has been at the forefront of Bristol’s education system for more than 40 years. Bristol Steiner School has a rolling admission policy and takes children aged from six-16. Different ages mix and play together with a peer support

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Thursday September 18th 2014 at 6pm Headteacher’s Welcome Speeches at 6pm and 7pm

Please contact Jane Dyke 01275 842606 for further information and a prospectus email: jdyke@gordanoschool.org.uk

“Gordano School is an excellent school run by staff who care about children” Ofsted April 2012 Gordano School was rated as an outstanding school in each of the four sections of the Ofsted report: achievement, teaching, behaviour and leadership

system in place. It uses a distinct curriculum which is structured to respond to the developmental needs of children, promote creativity and free-thinking, and to provide them with the skills they need to become balanced, wellrounded individuals. Its ethos is concerned with providing an unhurried and creative learning environment where pupils can experience the joy in learning and the richness of childhood, rather than the pressure of exam orientated or hot-housing education. They also run the Rowan Tree Kindergarten in Cotham which focuses on developing social, imaginative play-based learning for children up to six years old. Visit www.bristolsteinerschool. org/

Education 100% pass rate for nearly a decade at QEH

ueen Elizabeth’s Hospital (QEH) boys have achieved 100 per cent pass rate at A’ level for nine years running, with 94 per cent of grades at A* to C and 80 per cent at A* to B in this year. One-third of individuals taking the examinations at the school achieved straight A* or A grades in their three or four A’ level subjects and 22 per cent were awarded at A*. QEH Headmaster, Stephen Holliday, said: “Again our exceptional A’ level and AS level results mean that about 10 per cent of boys from the year group have been offered places at Oxford and Cambridge, in addition to a raft of others who will be off to medical, veterinary and dentistry schools and other top universities. “Our consistently strong record for top results is part of the much greater package that we offer to boys in preparing them for higher education and successful future careers. Boys leave QEH with not only the qualifications but the confidence to meet the challenges of world ahead.”

High-flying deputy joins Clifton High School

his September Clifton High School welcomes new Deputy Head, Mr Andrew Wood. An experienced deputy head with a keen focus on academic excellence and life-long learning, Mr Wood is an outstanding teacher who will be an invaluable member of the school team. Having spent the last few years teaching in Sydney, Australia, Mr Wood says “I was attracted to Clifton High as it is s a real success story. It has transformed itself into an academically strong co-educational school which has a real focus on academic excellence balanced with outstanding pastoral care. As an organisation it has been bold in its approach and is not afraid to try new things ”

Redland High School A’ level results

upils at Redland High School are celebrating after another excellent set of A’ level results. The school has excelled across the curriculum with a 100% pass rate in all subjects and the girls have once again bucked the national trend by achieving outstanding success in the sciences. Nearly half of all pupils sitting their A’ levels at Redland High this year studied at least one of the three Science subjects and over 75% of the grades in these subjects were A*/A grade. Of those studying Modern Languages, 65% of pupils were awarded the top A*/A grade while all girls studying Art and Design and 86% of those studying English Literature achieved A* - B grades. Congratulating her students, Mrs Caroline Bateson, Headmistress, said: “I am delighted that this year has been another outstanding year for the school. We wish them well as they progress on to the next stage of their lives.”

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Small enough so everyone is known but big enough to offer a wide variety of opportunities

Nursery school with fully-qualified and trained teaching staff

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Forward looking, embracing change and providing an education relevant for the 21st Century

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Mrs Tobias added: “A key feature of the Diploma is that it demands a significant degree of independent study which universities actively seek in their undergraduates and of course is highly valued by employers. “The provision of the IB Diploma at Red Maids’ reflects our strong international focus which is supported by global links and fosters our very distinctive outward looking culture.” At the time of printing, Red Mails’ pupils, like students across England, were anxiously awaiting their A’level and GCSE results. Pictured: A very pleased Boglarka Nagy with her parents

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as a volunteer in remote villages there since her exams finished in May. Isabel Tobias, Headmistress at Red Maids’, said: “The IB Diploma programme aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people and these students have totally encapsulated the spirit. “We are thrilled for the students, their parents and their teachers at the outcomes.” In addition to studying six subjects the IB Diploma involves writing a 4,000-word extended essay and studying a Theory of Knowledge course focusing on critical thinking skills. The final compulsory element is Creativity, Action and Service – encouraging engagement in the arts and creative thinking, a focus on developing healthy lifestyles and conducting service within the community as a means to gaining fresh learning.

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nternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma students at the Red Maids’ School were amongst thousands in the UK to receive their results on July 5 with the release co-ordinated by the IB Organisation simultaneously to 140 countries around the world. Red Maids’ students secured another clean sweep, gaining 100% pass rate for the fourth year in a row, and an average Diploma score of 37.2 between the 15 students. Five candidates earned a score of 41 points out of a possible 45. Among them was 18-year-old Boglarka Nagy from Horfield who will now be starting a five-year chemistry degree at Imperial College in London, with a prestigious Thermo Fisher scholarship which is awarded to those who show exceptional talent in their chosen subject. Milly Loveday, also 18, and achieving 41 points, was in the heart of the Cambodian jungle when she received the news from school. Milly, from the Chew Valley, first went to Cambodia last year for an IB project and has been teaching English and music

Education

Gordano School Exam Results

tudents at Gordano Sixth Form in Portishead have been celebrating yet another outstanding set of A’ level results. Head boy and girl have gained places at Oxford University – Suzie King to study English Literature and Adam Stevens to study Chemistry. They are joined by students Miles Chandler and Olivia Withers, who will both study English Literature. Rachel Kemp and Ben Hunter-Craig will be studying Veterinary Science and Engineering at Cambridge, respectively. Carys Gilbert and Rosie Treble have won places to study medicine. Just under three quarters of the grades achieved were A*-C and the proportion of grades at A*/A was just above 20%. One Gordano student will have understandably been distracted from worrying about A’ level results over the past weeks, but Ruby Harrold can now add her A level in PE to the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals she has just brought back from the Commonwealth Games.

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Ryan will buy your car S elling a car can not only be time consuming but a hassle as well. Thanks to Ryans Garage in Portishead it doesn’t have to be. Ryans Garage can turn your car into cash as they will buy any car, whatever make, model and age, and in any condition. Visit www.ryansgarage.co.uk/buy-your-car to get a free no obligation car valuation by entering your reg number. You will receive a serious offer within minutes. They offer free next day collection and your money will be transferred within a few hours. With no hidden fees, the process couldn’t be easier. It is just another of the great services Ryans Garage, at Unit 8, Old Mill Road, Portishead, has to offer. With more than 50 years experience Ryan’s Garage offers all types of service and repair work, including full engine overhaul, major

body work repairs, respray, paint matching and interior repairs. Daihatsu Materia £4,295 And if that’s not enough, for the best deals on alloy wheels and tyres visit www.ryansrims.co.uk. Your number one car and van rental company in Portishead is also situated at Ryans Garage. Ryans Rentals offers car and van hire, with prices for cars starting at £14.50 per day and van hire from £30 per day. For more information visit www. ryansgarage.co.uk, where you can also find quality used cars for sale to suit all budgets.

She Drives

laire Hahner has been a taxi driver in North Somerset for more than six years. When she inherited a small amount of money earlier in the year she decided to take the step of starting her own business. She said: “I wanted to put the money to good use and wanted to use the experience I had gained, so I set up She Drives. It’s just me running the business and driving and I love it. I have some loyal customers and find that quite often women, children and senior citizens prefer a lady driver. I am always willing to help my customers where I can and am available 24/7 as long as journeys are pre-booked. I am ready to expand my client base now and look forward to hearing from the people of Portishead, Clevedon and the surrounding towns and villages.”

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What’s On

Regular Events

Ladies’ Lunch Club Portishead Ladies Luncheon Club was founded in 1981 and members meet for lunch from 12.30pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Clarence House. For further details contact Arlene Crawshaw on 01275 842659.

Portishead Quilters First and third Tuesdays each month @ 7.30pm, Redcliffe Bay Hall Tel. 848961. Portishead Town Band Portishead Town Band plays every Monday at Gordano School. The sessions takes place from 7.45-9.45pm. For more information contact John Blaker on 01275 818575. Warhammer Club Every Thursday evening in Portishead. Open to all young people, £3 subs. Call 01275 842300 Portishead Square Dancers Every Monday 8-10pm at the Folk Hall. Tel: 817964 or 392664. Open Air Market Every Friday 9am-3.30pm in the Poacher car park, High Street. Country Market Every Friday 9.45-10.45am at the Folk Hall, High Street. Portishead Community Choir Wednesdays from 8-9.30pm at Avon Way Hall. Contact 01275 814220. Portishead in Harmony Monday mornings 10.30am-12noon at the Folk Hall, High Street. Tel: 01275 814220. Social Dance First Friday every month 8-11.30pm. Somerset Hall £4. Contact Sandra 01275 831884. Portishead Running Club Every Tuesday and Thursday 7.00pm www.portisheadrunningclub.co.uk Ladies only session at 7pm on a Wednesday. Portishead Rotary Club Every Tuesday 7.30pm Clarence House. Tel. 07867 783343. www.portisheadrotary.org.uk Link social network for singles 30+ Tuesday 8.30pm at Walton Park Hotel, Clevedon. Fun events, dinner parties, weekends away and more. Contact: 01275 849183. Portishead Townswomen’s Guild Fourth Tuesday of month 7.00pm. Folk Hall, High Street. Portishead Macular Group Last Thursday of month 2.30pm Folk Hall. Contact Hazel 845238 or Jeff 219657. Redcliffe Bay W.I. 2nd Monday each month at 7.30pm Redcliffe Bay Hall, Newhaven Rd.

Portishead Probus 73 Meets every third Wednesday (not July or August) 12 noon Clarence House. Lively and welcoming club, nice lunch with interesting speakers. New members welcome. If you would like to join telephone John Massey 01275 814249.

Skittles Clarence Nomads Skittles team plays on Thursdays or Friday nights at Clarence House in Portishead High Street and other local venues for away matches. This friendly, easy-going team is currently looking for new members. If you are interested, call Brian on 07772 801130.

Fibromyalgia Support Group The Fibromyalgia Support Group, now in its 12th year, meets on the last Wednesday of the month, excluding August and December. The meeting starts at 10.30am at the Folk Hall, Portishead. For more information contact Beth on 01275 848698.

Citizens Advice Bureau Folk Hall, High Street, Portishead Every Monday 10am-2pm Tel. 08444 111 444

Portishead W.I. Every second Tuesday 2.15pm Jubilee Centre, Slade Road Tel. 842822. Portishead Knits Every first and third Tuesdays 7.30pm at the Royal Inn, Pier Road. Muskrats Jazz Band First Thursday each month 8.30pm at Clarence House. Entry £3. Rubber Bridge Club Second/third and fourth Thursday each month. The Ship Inn, Down Road, Redcliffe Bay, Portishead 7-10pm. Contact John Foley 01275 842887. Portishead Concert Band Every Tuesday 7.30-9pm St Nicholas Church, Nore Rd. Contact Lorna Coles 01275 854782 or email portconband.sec@btinternet.com Hash House Harriers Every Wednesday 7.15 pm. Visit www.bristolhash.org.uk or contact 399707. Farmers Market Second Saturday of the month 9am-12.30pm at the Piazza by Waitrose. Gordano Society The Gordano Society, a local history group, meets on the second Friday of every month from September-April at the Methodist Church in Portishead High Street at 7.30pm. The December meeting will take place on the first Friday of the month. For more details, contact 01275 845337. Portishead Film Portishead Film is a volunteer group intent on bringing cinema to our town on a regular basis. They show films at the Jubilee Centre in Slade Road on the first or sometimes second Friday of the month, from October to April. Films start at 8pm with doors opening at 7.30pm for refreshments. Admission is £5 or £4.50 concessions. Everyone is welcome. To support Portishead Film or to get involved in planning the next season visit www.portisheadfilm. org.uk, call 07504 855167 or email enquiries@ portisheadfilm.org.uk.

Probus Gordano Probus Club holds its meetings on the second Wednesday of every month and the next one will be at Clarence House in Portishead High Street Retired business men who want to find out more about the club can contact the secretary John Hewitt on 01275 398706. Portishead Choral Society NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Thursday nights 7.30-9.15pm now at St Joseph’s RC Church, West Hill. Contact secretary@ portisheadchoral.co.uk or phone 01275 849278. Councillor’s Surgery Reyna Knight, first Saturday of each month, 10am until noon at Portishead Library. Men’s Group New members are welcome at the Portishead men’s group. They meet on Mondays 10amnoon at the Folk Hall in the High Street for lively conversation and refreshments. Call 848703 to find out more. Gentle Exercise Active lifestyle classes, ideal for rehabilitation after illness, take place at the Methodist Church in Portishead High Street on Wednesdays at 1.30pm. Call Kate on 07800 743305 to find out more. Coffee Morning A social meeting for all at the Folk Hall, High Street Tuesday mornings 9.30-11am. Refreshments with optional country dancing and music. Just turn up. Call Jill to find out more on 07515904707 or visit www.fiddlelessons. co.uk Open Mic Night Enjoy live music at the open mic night at the Lido Kitchen, on Portishead’s Esplanade, on Sundays from 6pm. If you want to play please call Stu in advance on 07810718601. Quiz Night Test your general knowledge at the regular quiz night at Clarence House on Sunday evenings from 8pm. Teams of up to five people @ £1 per person. There are cash prizes and lots of fun with proceeds going to local charities. Quaker Meeting Portishead Sundays 10.30-11.30am Meeting for Worship - St Mary’s Road Mobile: 07526431879

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Royal British Legion Portishead Branch Third Monday each month, Gordano Suite, Clarence House 7pm. All welcome Tel: 818317

Stroke Drop in Centre The stroke drop in centre is open on the first Friday of each month at Clarence House in Portishead High Street between 10.30am12.30pm. For more information contact Lori on 01275 818492 or email lorraine.rowsell@virgin.net. New Faces Group New Faces provides an opportunity for any parents who are feeling isolated to meet up and enjoy a cup of coffee with people who are in or who have been in similar circumstances. Regular coffee mornings at Portishead Youth Centre in Harbour Road on the first Friday of each month from 10.30am. West Hill Senior Citizen’s Club Over 60s meet 1.30-3pm on Mondays for a cup of tea and light entertainment. Anyone over 60 is very welcome. Avon Way Hall, next to the Appleby’s chip shop. Lions Club meeting The Lions Club of Portishead meets every second Monday of the month at 8pm in Clarence House, Portishead. Lions are people who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfil those needs. For more information, telephone 01275 281415 or visit www.portisheadlions.org.uk. Golden Oldies Oldies singing group meets at the Jubilee Hall, Slade Road on Fridays 10.30am-11.30am. Tel: 01761 470006 or visit www.golden-oldies.org.uk. Portishead Players Portishead Players is a group of amateur drama enthusiasts based in Portishead. The group puts on four high quality productions a year, generally three plays and one musical or pantomime. They rehearse regularly and invite new members, actors, backstage helpers and any volunteers. Call Wendy on 818802 or email enquiries@portishead-players.org.uk for details. 41 Club Gordano Valley 41 Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at The Royal Inn, Portishead. All ex-Round Tablers welcome. Contact Keith Fallows 01275 817258.

9.30-11am Tuesdays at the Folk Hall High Street, Portishead Live music and country dancing optional Just turn up or call Jill on 01275 847909 or 07515 904707 to find out more

LLaDs – Lads, Lasses and Dads LLaDs groups have been set up to provide an opportunity for dads to spend some time to play games with their children. It provides the opportunity to meet other dads and their children, like mother and toddler groups but for dads! Games include Playmobile, K’nex, toddler toys, crafting and the sessions also include bacon sandwiches and coffee. LLaDs meet at Trinity School Community Hall in the Village Quarter on the first Saturday of each month and at the St Barnabas Centre Hall in West Hill on the second Saturday of the month, from 10.30am until 12 noon. For more information about the Trinity group call Alan on 843912 or Tina on 847696 or visit the Facebook page LLaDs at Trinity. For more information on the St Barnabas group contact Tina on 847696 or contact Portishead Children’s Centre on 884001. Portishead Floral Art Society Portishead Floral Art Society meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Somerset Hall at 7.30pm Visitors are welcome and can pay at the door. For further information call Ann Grandfield on 847191. Portishead Camera Club Enjoy your interest in photography in a friendly and social atmosphere at Portishead Camera Club. There is a varied and interesting programme consisting of guest speakers, audio visual shows, competitions, critique evenings and events with other clubs. The group usually meets at Redcliffe Bay Hall in Newhaven Road on Thursday evenings, September to May, at 7.30pm. Entry is £3 for visitors, which includes tea or coffee and biscuits. www.portisheadcameraclub.co.uk, email info@portisheadcameraclub.co.uk or call 01275 845249.

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Portishead Senior Forum Senior Forums campaign on the issues that affect older people in their community. The Portishead Senior Forum meets regularly at the Folk Hall. To find out more call 842783.

Portishead International Parents Group For parents with English as an additional language. Meet on Mondays at the Children’s Centre, West Hill 10.30am- 12 noon during term time. Diabetes Support Group Portishead Diabetes Support Group holds regular monthly meetings at Portishead medical Group, Wyndham Way. The meetings are open to all diabetics, their friends and families. The meetings last about an hour and include a talk from a professional with time for questions. To find out more call the health centre on 841630 or visit www.pmg. org.uk Woodspring U3A Woodspring University of the Third Age (U3A) covers many small towns and villages including Backwell, Clapton, Clevedon, Congresbury, Failand, Kenn, Nailsea, Portishead, Tickenham, Walton, Weston-in-Gordano ,Wraxall and Yatton. The organisation offers a programme of educational and leisure activities for unwaged people over 50. General meetings for all members are held at Nailsea Methodist Church, Silver Street, Nailsea on the fourth Tuesday of each month from January to November, at 2.15pm. Anyone interested in joining can attend the general meetings as a visitor. To find out more visit www.woodspringu3a.org.uk. Town Council Portishead Town Council meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Folk Hall in Portishead at 7.30pm. Members of the public are welcome and can speak in the public participation session at the beginning of the meeting. To find out more visit the town council website or call 847078. Teenagers’ Chill and Chat GF8 is held on the third Sunday of the month. For school years nine and over this chill, chat and contemplate session takes place between 6.30-8pm at Portishead Rectory. For info. call 846230. Barn Dance At Gordano School on first Thursday of each month. Live band 7.30-9.30pm. Admission £6. Tel: 07515 904707

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Community Cafe The Portishead Community Cafe is held every third Friday of the month at the Wesley Centre, Portishead Methodist Church in the High Street from 10am-noon. If you would like to meet friends, new and old, have a chat with a cup of tea and a slice of cake and also gather some useful free information and advice then why not drop in? For further information, contact AGE UK Somerset on 0845 643 4706.

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Golden Acres Nursery There is always a hive of activity at Golden Acres with plans for upcoming seasons and the nurturing and maintenance of produce. Friendly, helpful advice is available from proprietor Ian and his skilled team, so even the most novice gardener can come away with a fantastic array of trees, ﬂowering plants, shrubs, herbs and fruit and vegetable plants for their gardens. There is a great selection of ornamental items for the garden, speciality composts for all different uses, decking, paving and much more. The end of August and into September there will be a large end of season sale. Please call 01275 853863 for more information.

Potting Shed Farm Shop and Cafe The Potting Shed farm shop has a wide range of fresh meat, milk, bread, fruit and vegetables, local eggs plus many more items from chutneys through to marshmallows all homemade and local. Based on strong principles the Potting Shed aims to supply the best tasting and cared for fresh meat while supporting local farmers who lovingly care for these animals. At The Potting Shed Cafe they like to add a little magic to their menu and they ﬁnd the best way to do this is to allow the staff to express their creative sides, so every day they offer something different for you to try from the kitchen. They always offer a variety of specials dishes, some of which are produced in the farm shop. Please call 01275 853050 for further information.

Black Rock Equestrian – Premium Brands at Affordable Prices Black Rock Equestrian is an Aladdin’s cave of ‘Everything Equestrian’. Hats, silks, show jackets, boots, body protection and riding-wear are just a few of the items available for the discerning rider, also on offer is a comprehensive range of tack and riding accessories for horse and pony, including grooming kit items and health and cleaning supplements. Owner Sarah is highly knowledgeable and great to approach with any queries about specialist items. There is also a great range of gifts and jewellery for horse-mad individuals of any age. Black Rock has also recently become stockists of the very popular Forever Aloe Vera products and supplements. For further information, please contact Sarah at Black Rock Equestrian Tel: 07780 714084

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What’s On Floral Art

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Portishead Floral Art Society presents a demonstration entitled Rustic Wedding Chic from Kimberley Fear in Somerset Hall, High Street, Portishead on Wednesday, September 17. It starts at 7.30pm, with doors opening at 6.45pm. Admission is £5 on the door with visitors welcome. For more information, telephone 01275 847191.

Bristol Male Voice Choir in Portishead Lighthouse Talk

Black Nore Lighthouse will be the subject of a talk by Bill Shier at the September meeting of Gordano Probus Club on Wednesday September 10. The club holds its meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at Clarence House in Portishead High Street at 12.30pm for lunch at 1 o’clock. Retired business men wanting to find out more about the club can contact the secretary John Hewett on 01275 398706.

The Bristol Male Voice Choir is giving a concert at St Joseph’s Church, West Hill, Portishead on Friday, September 19 at 7.30pm. It will feature local young musicians, is in aid of a charity, which helps families forced to flee the war in Syria. Tickets are £8 and available from 01275 460288 or 07580 037765.

Whist Drive

New members are invited to a whist drive, which take place every Monday in Portishead. To find out more call 844290, 843851.

Ladies Skittlers

New players are wanted for a ladies skittles team, based at Clarence House in Portishead High Street, playing on Monday evenings. For further information please contact Sam on 07973 339721 or email samgarrad@yahoo.co.uk

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Open Air Cinema

An open air cinema showing of Jaws will take place at Portishead Open Air Pool on September. Suitable for adults and accompanied over 12s, tickets cost £13.50. The gate opens at 7pm for a 9pm screening. Find out more from www.backyardcinema.org.uk

Open Auditions

Portishead Players’ December production will be Oh What a Lovely War! Open auditions for ages 15 upwards will be held on September 4 at 7.30pm at Queens Road Methodist Hall and on September 9 at 7.30pm at High Down Infants School. The auditions will be fun and involve group singing, dancing, impromptu scenes, accents and characterisations. All welcome.

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What’s On Model Aircraft Club

If you are interested in discovering more about a model aircraft club, why not go along to one of the AMARC regular meetings. During the summer months meetings take place at the flying site, a field in the Gordano Valley between Portishead and Clevedon, on the last Tuesday of each month from 5pm until 9pm. Find out more at www.amarc.co.uk for more information.

Gordano School Reunion

A school reunion is taking place at Somerset Hall in Portishead Precinct on November 1 at 7.30pm. The event is for former pupils who attended Gordano School between 1956 and 1965. Tickets are priced £3.50 available from Somerset Hall or Morgan Westley. Alternatively, SAEs can be sent with a cheque payable to Gordano School Reunion 2014, to Gill Holder, Somerset Hall, 1 The Precinct, High Street, Portishead BS20 6AH.

Music for all Musician Jill Elliot organises regular music groups to provide an opportunity for anyone who wants to play music. From complete beginners to accomplished musicians, there are opportunities for all. Jill believes that music should be something everyone has the opportunity to enjoy and you don’t need to read music as playing by ear is encouraged. She says: “How many of you used to play the recorder or started the violin at school? Come along to one of my music groups and see how much fun it can be now you are older and wiser!” Jill’s music groups encourage the playing of any suitable melody instrument in seven different groups run on various days at her home in Clapton in Gordano. For more information, visit www. fiddlelessons.co.uk/ email jillyelliot@gmail. com or ring 01275 847909.

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ast month TV presenter and homes expert for BHF Furniture and Electrical stores Carol Smillie reminded Gordano Living readers that BHF Furniture and Electrical stores in the South West can make good use of any unwanted household items, they are also great places to find a bargain for your home. She said: “It’s great to think that by donating unwanted things from your home, you are helping to fight coronary heart disease. When you consider that selling two sofas could fund a young BHF scientist for a day, it really puts it into perspective how much these stores can help.” Join the fight for every heartbeat by donating to your local store today. BHF STORES RUN A FREE COLLECTION SERVICE You can book a free collection online at bhf.org.uk/free or by calling 0800 915 3000.

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Pictured: Tom with his grandfather Gordon Ford after completing a spin-a-thon at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre to support the BHF

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2-year-old Sam Charman of Nichols Road, Portishead will be riding from London to Paris on September 6. The former Gordano School student aims to complete the cycle, which is 260 miles, within 24 hours. He decided to take on the challenge to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation after his sister was found to have a serious heart complaint. Sam is already past the half way mark of his ÂŁ1000 target and is

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Exercise of the Month A balancing act: avoiding lower back pain By Matt Bembridge, AKA Gym Professor Every month top personal trainer Matt Bembridge, AKA Gym Professor, provides advice for those who work out.

our muscles are in a constant tug-of-war, with one set used to extend a bone or limb and another used to flex it. Doing many activities repetitively – whether playing a certain sport, training a certain way, or even slouching on a chair – can cause an imbalance. A common area of imbalance is around the hips and bum (glutes), with often the hip flexors being too tight and the hip extensors, glutes and hamstrings, being too weak, which has a negative effect on your posture by forcing your pelvis out of a neutral position and thereby causing lower back pain through stress on the muscles, ligaments and tendons. Stretching out tight muscles and strengthening weak muscles is a sensible prehabilitative and rehabilitative measure

to avoid issues. Gym equipment and machine placards can rather limit your view on what they can be used for, particularly in a small gym environment of less kit. Being a big advocate of variety in training, I’ll show you how a common item of gym equipment – a 45 Degree Hyper Extension, made for the purpose of Hyper-Extensions - can be repurposed for further exercises to help you strengthen your lower back, glutes and hamstrings, whilst stretching the opposing muscle groups. Reverse Hyper-Extension:

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eat stroke can be a problem for pets like cats, dogs and even rabbits and is caused by their core body temperature becoming too high. Moulting helps keep them cooler in warm weather but it does not give the same level of control as removing clothing, as we do. Most animals will shelter from the sun if they get too hot but some will lie out in the sun for long periods. Make sure they have access to water, encourage them to drink and move into the shade. Animals can’t sweat, they regulate their body temperature by panting but in hot and humid weather it is ineffective and they are unable to cool down. Once an animal’s core temperature starts rising it will become dehydrated and their heart and other organs have to work harder to keep them functioning which can be fatal if not treated quickly. If your pet shows signs of heatstroke which can include: panting excessively, anxious behavior, salivating, rapid heart rate, collapse or convulsions, phone your vet immediately. Move the animal to a cooler area. Put them in a tepid bath or shower or use towels soaked in tepid water to cool them down. Use a fan and then once cooled slightly you can use cold water baths/towels. Animals lose heat through their ears so include these in the bath. Offer water little and often and continue cooling until their breathing starts to settle, even on the way to the vets. If you have a question you can submit it at our website www.valevets.co.uk Just click on the Ask the Vet icon on our front page.

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Allotment Virgins Stroke survivor Lori Rowsell and her family have been sharing their experiences with Gordano Living readers since they were allocated an allotment at the Gertie Gale allotments in North Weston more than three years ago. Gordano Living makes a small donation to the Portishead stroke drop in centre each month in return for Lori’s contribution.

Month 40 How different this year is to 2013! This year, seeds were planted at the right time, had the benefit of my beautiful greenhouse (or ‘The Shed’ as Andy kindly calls it), plus some fabulous torrential downpours and lots of gloriously hot sunny days. Perfect conditions and the rewards have been plentiful. Hundreds of runner beans have already been picked along with French beans, onions, beetroot, carrots and a beautiful cabbage. A recent Sunday dinner included six of our veggies – although we were only allowed one pea each because they have not been so bountiful! As always there comes the question of how best to keep all this produce. The hot weather means it’s actually hard to find a cool, dark spot but putting it in the fridge often ends up with floppy beans and squidgy courgettes. Mother-in-law to the rescue! Lakeland does Stayfresh Longer bags which are “coated with a unique Japanese stone power formula” and …. amazingly they work! My only complaint is she’s been using them for years and didn’t tell me. So we’ve not been short of veg in the Rowsell household, nor have friends in Portishead, Clevedon, Nailsea, Poole and Solihull. Our veg is well travelled. And there are still loads more to come. Often the only thing lacking is inspiration as to what to do

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hat a wonderful summer we have had! Nice warm weather and spells of uninterrupted sunshine! What else could we have wished for, perhaps the odd shower to help with the watering? It has enabled us to really enjoy our gardens this summer; as well as doing lots of work to get it looking great we have even been able to sit out well in to the warm evening reaping the benefits of hard work and lovely summer sun. September is generally a cooler, gustier month than August and the days are noticeably shorter. While there’s not as much to do in the ornamental garden at this time of the year, if you have a fruit or vegetable patch, you’ll be busy reaping the rewards of harvest. It’s also time to get out and start planting spring-flowering bulbs for next year. Make the most of the remaining warmth while you can!

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Top jobs this month Divide herbaceous perennials Pick autumn raspberries Give evergreen hedges a final trim to make sure they are in shape for winter. Dig up remaining potatoes before slug damage spoils them Net ponds before leaf fall gets underway Keep up with watering of new plants, using rain or grey water if

possible Climbing roses can be pruned once they have finished flowering; side shoots from the main branches can be cut back to a couple of buds. Clean out cold frames and greenhouses so that they are ready for use in the autumn Plant spring flowering bulbs Collect seeds & beans for sowing next year Dig up strawberry runners and pot them up Protect autumn raspberries and blackberries with netting to protect them from birds Clear crops once they’ve finished and fork over If the weather becomes more autumnal you can now plant and move shrubs and trees without having to worry excessively about their survival and establishment. Shrubs planted now will get off to a flying start next spring, as they will have had all winter to settle in. Thoroughly soak any droughtstressed plants and shrubs, especially newly planted ones. As the weather becomes cooler and damper, the soil will better absorb and hold any extra water you give it. Powdery mildew can still be troublesome in warm, dry, Indian summer weather. Unless it is severe, it will probably clear up once the rains arrive

Plants of interest for September Sedum, Aster, Lantana

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ongratulations to Portishead Horticultural Society on another great flower show and country fair. The sun shone down, the exhibits were of an exceptional standard, despite the heat and lack of rain and the entertainment and activities were brilliant. Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the weekend of events that were the result of a year of hard work. Gordano Living is pleased to bring you the full results: 1)THE BANKSIAN MEDAL: Awarded to the exhibitor with the highest total of cash prizes in the Cut Flower classes 1 – 79 AWARDED TO Louise Potter 2)THE JOHN DAWES CUP: Awarded for the best Dahlias exhibited in Novice class 3 AWARDED TO - Richard Plows 3)THE H POOLE MEMORIAL PERPETUAL

CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the best exhibit of Dahlias in the Show. AWARDED TO - Graham Mizen 4)THE MILLARD ROSE BOWL: Awarded for the Best Sweet Peas in the Novice class. AWARDED TO – Jenny Coombes 5)ARTHUR KNIGHT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the Best Sweet Peas in Members class 7 AWARDED TO - Jenny Coombes 6)ALBRIGHT & WILSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the Best Sweet Peas in Open class 64 AWARDED TO - J D Maddocks 7) ASG SECURITY SERVICES CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for The Best exhibit of Roses in the Show AWARDED TO – Liz Burden 8) A P BURT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the Best Cluster Roses in Class 71 AWARDED TO - Jane Pagano 9)THE H E PUGSLEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the Best Antirrhinums in Open classes 51 AWARDED TO - J D Maddocks 10)ASG SECURITY SERVICES TROPHY: Awarded for the Best Carnations or Pinks in the Open classes 60 & 61

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AWARDED TO - Jane Pagano 11)THE SMITH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the Best Annual Flowers in Members class 20 AWARDED TO - Jane Pagano 12)THE STONE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for The Best Mixed Garden Flowers in Members class 28 AWARDED TO - Jane Pagano 13)THE BURDEN TROPHY: Awarded for the best Outdoor Flowers In Open Class 74 AWARDED TO - Jane Pagano 14)THE MARTIN JANES MEMORIAL CUP: Awarded for the Best mixed flower shrubs in Class 29 AWARDED TO - Jane Pagano 15)THE JOHN LANGDON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the best Fuchsias in Open Class 158 AWARDED TO - John Nicholas 16) THE STAN COOK TROPHY: Awarded for the best Cacti or Succulents in Open class 161 AWARDED TO - Liz Young 17)L G ROYNON MEMORIAL CUP: Awarded for the best Double Begonias in Open Class 153 AWARDED TO – Not awarded

Home and Garden 18)A G SKYRME MEMORIAL TROPHY: Awarded for the winner of the most points in the Novice Specimen Plant classes 101 – 112 AWARDED TO - Sarah Drake 19)THE ROTARY CLUB OF PORTISHEAD CUP: Awarded for the Best Hanging Basket in class 165. AWARDED TO - Mary Weaver 20)THE ANGLIAN WINDOWS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the best allotment exhibit AWARDED TO Wally Atwell 21)THE AV HARRIS CUP: Awarded to the RHS Blue Ribbon winner for the floral exhibits AWARDED TO Graham Mizen 22)THE POOLE MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the best Tomatoes in the Show AWARDED TO - Chris Baker 23)THE JOHN CAREY MEMORIAL TROPHY: Awarded for the best exhibit of Beans in the Show AWARDED TO - Lynn Nolan 24)THE WTH GILL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the best vegetable collection by a Novice in Class 220. AWARDED TO - Jane Bidden 25)THE H WILLOUGHBY LYLE MEMORIAL CUP: Awarded for the highest number of points won in the vegetable classes by a Novice:- Sarah Drake

26)THE ARCHIE FERRIMAN CUP: Awarded for the best collection of vegetables in Open class 281. AWARDED TO - J D Maddocks 27)THE MEANY FAMILY CUP: Awarded for the most points won in the Open vegetable classes AWARDED TO - J D Maddocks 28) THE JIM TIGWELL MEMORIAL TROPHY: Awarded to the winner of the Jim Tigwell Memorial Competition to find the ‘Master Gardener of Portishead’ Class 81 AWARDED TO - J D Maddocks 29)THE LUNN POLY/PHOENICIA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded to the winner of the RHS Blue Ribbon for Vegetables AWARDED TO - J D Maddocks 30)THE W HUNT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY: Awarded to the winner of the RHS Blue Ribbon for Fruit AWARDED TO - Les Howland 31)THE TOM PUGSLEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the best Floral Arrangement by a Novice AWARDED TO - Jackie Morgans 32) MRS MH PUGSLEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for best floral arrangement in the Open classes 322 324 AWARDED TO Diane Wright

33) THE PORTISHEAD FLORAL ART SOCIETY MODERN TROPHY: Awarded for the best contemporary floral arrangement in Class 320 AWARDED TO - Helen Santry 34) THE PORTISHEAD FLORAL ART SOCIETY FIGURINE TROPHY: Awarded for the best petite/miniature arrangement in the Show. AWARDED TO - Helen Santry 35) THE BRYAN PARSONS SHIELD: Awarded for the best floral arrangement in classes 311 – 328 AWARDED TO - Helen Santry 36)THE ROLLASON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY: Awarded to the winner of the most points in the Open floral arrangement classes 319 – 328 AWARDED TO - Diane Wright 37) THE WTH GILL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded to the winner of the highest number of points in the Novice classes. AWARDED TO Sarah Drake 38)THE KENNETH GOBLE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded to the winner of the

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Flower Show Awards Continued highest number of points in the Novice classes by a first time entrant in the Show AWARDED TO - Lynn Nolan 39)THE PARSONS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded to the winner of the most points in the Members classes AWARDED TO - Jane Pagano 40)THE C J STACEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded to the winner of the most points in the Open Classes AWARDED TO - Les Howland 41)THE WILLIAM TRIPP PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded to the winner of the most first prizes in Horticultural classes 1 to 284 AWARDED TO – J D Maddocks 42)THE SA PARKER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the most points won by a child of 16 yrs or under in classes 470 – 481 AWARDED TO - Bethany Davies 43)THE H A BESSANT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the most points won by a child of 12 years and under in classes 482 – 497 AWARDED TO - Amy Wells 44)THE BURDEN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the most points won by a child 9 years and under in classes 499– 513 AWARDED TO - Evie Goddard Appleby 45)THE JOHN HILL MEMORIAL CUP: Awarded for the best exhibit made from fruit, vegetables and berries in class 504

AWARDED TO - Evie Goddard-Appleby 46)THE AXA ASSURENCE SHIELD: Awarded to the child gaining the highest number of points in classes 516 – 527 inclusive AWARDED TO - Freya Little 47) THE PRIMARY SCHOOL CUP: Awarded to the Portishead Primary School whose pupils win the most points in the children’s classes 425 and 482 – 527 AWARDED TO - Portishead Primary School 48)THE WESTON DAILY PRESS CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded to the best non-horticultural Trade exhibit AWARDED TO - Portishead Rotary 49)THE BETOM TROPHY: Awarded to the best inside horticultural Trade exhibit AWARDED TO – Glenavon Plants 50)THE MARY FIELDEN CUP: Awarded to the best outside Trade exhibit AWARDED TO - Tortworth Plants Ltd 51)THE TOWNWOMEN’S GUILD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded to the best non-trade exhibit AWARDED TO - R T Bear 52)THE MAJORIE WILSON SALVER: Awarded for the best Victoria Sponge in class 376 AWARDED TO - Alice Gate 53)THE HANCOCK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the best fruit cake made by a child up to 16 years old in class 479 AWARDED TO Barney Pallot 54)THE HANCOCK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded for the best fruit cake made by a child up to 12 years old

in class 487 AWARDED TO - Amy Wells 55)THE NORTH SOMERSET MERCURY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded to the winner of the most points in the Cookery classes 357 – 382 AWARDED TO Doreen Peake 56)THE JESSIE FOWLER KNITTING CUP: Awarded for the best Knitted item in the Show AWARDED TO Lynn Toogood 57)THE PORTISHEAD PHOTOGRAPHY CUP: Awarded to the winner of the most points in the Photography section AWARDED TO - Jenny Beynon 58)THE PORTISHEAD TOWN COUNCIL CUP: Awarded for the Best Art Exhibit in classes 407 – 412 and 443 AWARDED TO - Antony Pagano 59)THE RECTORY PERPETUAL CUP: Awarded for the best Hard Materials Handicraft exhibit by a Senior Citizen in class 440 AWARDED TO - Barrie Wright 60)THE GEORGE EDWARDS PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP: Awarded for the best Handwriting exhibit by a Senior Citizen. AWARDED TO - Anna Shipsides 61)THE FOTHERGILL SEEDS CUP: Awarded for the best exhibit of Mixed Garden Flowers by a Senior Citizen in class 448 AWARDED TO - Pat Bidder 62)THE LEOS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP: Awarded to the winner of the most points in the Senior Citizen classes. AWARDED TO - Gwen McLaughlin. For dog show results please see our Pets page

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Renting to family Q:

I’m renting one of my flats to my son for half the normal rent to allow him to save up for a deposit. Is there anything I should be aware of?

If you let a property below the market rate, as opposed to providing it rent-free, you may deduct the expenses of that property up to the amount of rent received. If you’re claiming the 10 per cent

Wear and Tear Allowance, the relief is added to the other expenditure on the property and again it can therefore only be deducted up to the amount of the rents received. As a result, in either situation non-commercial lettings should not produce a loss for tax purposes. Any excess expenses cannot be set against profits from another rental property or carried forward to be used in a later year. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact us at your local TaxAssist Accountants oﬃce on 01275 390596.

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• Fencing • Decking • Patios • Driveways • Plant Hire Mob : 07791 617052 Tel : 01275 849637

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Free no obligation quotations Most items can be delivered within 2 days Catalogues available with 100’s of products to choose from We can offer a complete installation service if required

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Unit 3, Harbour Road Trading Estate, Portishead, BS20 7BL

Email: info@futureservicesgroup.co.uk

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NCM PROPERTY SERVICES • Kitchen and Bathroom Specialists • All Roofing Projects • Carpentry • Plumbing • Plastering and Rendering • Brickwork • Painting and Decorating • Complete House Renovation • General Home Maintenance All Work Fully Guaranteed Call Nick Milsom to arrange a FREE no obligation quotation Mob: 07900 955774 Email: info@ncm.uk.com Web: www.ncm.uk.com

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Locksmiths

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Landscape Gardening

Masterkey

• Key Cutting • Shoe Repairs • Locksmith • Engraving • Security Products • Trophy Service • Car Key & Remote Programming

12 The Precinct, Portishead 01275 847540 / 07583 610936

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• Boiler Installation • Full central heating systems • Bathroom/Shower Installation • Maintenance, leaks & repairs

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Central Heating

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O’BRYAN CARPETS Select carpets in the comfort of your own home Wide range of carpets and vinyls Fully qualified fitters Over 30 year’s experience All work fully guaranteed Free, no obligation quotation

Tel: 01275 871634

Carpentry

• Kitchen Design and Installation

• Door Linings & Door Hanging

• Flooring - Supply & Fit

• Renovations

• Bespoke Fitted Wardrobes

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For a free no-obligation quotation, contact us: Office. 01275 844094 Mob. 07834 772046 Email. info@tcarpentry.co.uk Website. www.tcarpentry.co.uk

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Mob: 07977 970647

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design service - new build - roofing extensions conversions - patios - painting - bricklaying driveways - plastering - bathrooms - kitchens maintenance James Hailwood: 07799 821652 Paul Richards: 07896 242169 www.richwoodconstruction.co.uk

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T: 01275 840321 M: 07976 288330 www.mpurnell.co.uk

E:mark@mpurnell.co.uk or enquiries@mpurnell.co.uk

Business Directory Directory A-G A-G Business ACCOUNTANTS Tax Assist call Ali 01275 390596 ACUPUNCTURE Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, 01275 818303

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, Tel:01275 81830

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Rd, Portishead, 01275 818303

COMPUTER SALES AND SUPPORT Nortech Computers Tel 01275 818699 T-Byte, Servicing, repairs, training and support, Tel; 01275 814015

ALLOTMENTS Portbury Allotments Tel 01275 874176 ARTS & CRAFTS The Blue Room Nailsea Tel 07456 517086 ATTIC CONVERSIONS Attic Alert Portishead Tel Jeff 07435 332409 BATHROOMS Bootwater Bathrooms Portishead Tel 01275 844580 Future Bathrooms, Harbour Rd, PHead, Tel 01275 844487 BABY ACTIVITIES Jolly Babies Tel 01275 847083 BABY BALLET Baby Ballet Folk Hall Phead

COMPOST SUPPLIES Ash Plant Compost Supplies Tel 01275 849637 / 07791 617052

COUNSELLORS Clevedon Counselling , Paul Welcomme Tel 0774 829 5253 CURTAINS Jennys Curtains Clevedon tel 01275 876133 CUSTOM ORTHOTICS Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, Tel: 01275 818303 DANCE Portishead Le Roc Tel Heather 07909 063624 The School Of Dance Tel Linzi 01934 743477 / 07787 338003 DENTIST Dentale. Nailsea Tel: 01275 848257

BEAUTY THERAPIST Cosmo Derma Tel Louise 07535 129377 Fres-shh non surgical cosmetic enhancement, Tel 07920 441557 Jay Gees, Portishead, 01275 218302 Lipo Angel Phead Tel 07817 288246 Phase Beauty Fay Clegg Tel 07891 080121 Sonia Cooke Creative Nails Tel 07872 040837 Sunflower Beauty Treatments Tel 07702 961436 BEAUTY SALON Beauty at Kellianne`s Portishead Tel 07973 940554 Robert John Natural Beauty, Portishead, Tel 01275 01275 842177 The Beauty Rooms Nailsea Tel 01275 855486 What`s Beauty Portishead Tel Kelly 01275 338411 / 07771 526577 BED & BREAKFAST Avon View Bed & Breakfast Tel 01275 842926 BOOK SHOP Books on the Hill Hill Rd Clevedon BLINDS Portishead Blinds Tel David 01275 848756 BUILDERS A J Read Tel Phead 01275 849637 / 07974 095365 Cornerstone Construction Tel 07861 247315 Foxall Building Tel 01275 847594 / 07802 365951 Richwood Construction James TEL:07799 821 652 or Paul 07896 242 169 Mark Purnell Building Services Tel: 01275 840321/ 07976 288330 MAW Building, Tel: 01275 540497 BUTCHERS Sheepway Meats. Sheepway Portishead Tel 01275 397000 CAFE Potting Shed Cafe & Farm Shop Tickenham Tel 01275 853050 CAR BODY REPAIRS Scuffs Nailsea Tel 01275 858875 CAR BREAKERS Ben Whitcombe Scrap Cars, Tel: 01934 824976 or 07881 520667 CAR DEALERS Kia Howards W S M Tel 01934 332719 Mercedes Benz Weston Super Mare Tel 01934 421000

DISCOUNT SHOP The Outlet High St Phead Tel Dave 01275 814060 DOOR REPAIRS Wessex Home Improvements Tel:01275 847597 / 07545 137624 DRAIN SERVICES Future Plumbing, Drain jetting contractors, 24 hr call out, Tel: 01275 844487 DRIVING SCHOOLS Trio Driving School with Steve Jones Portishead Tel 01275 818616 / 07966 430487 ELECTRICIANS

Hamilton’s

Electrical Services Approved Electrical Contractor and LED Light Specialist For all your Commercial and Domestic Electrical needs

Tel: 01275 817325 Mobile: 07554001653 www.hamiltonselectricalservice.co.uk

CAR SALES USED Tickenham Garage Stone Batch Tickenham Tel 01275 852035 CAR VALETING SERVICE Viper Valeting, Tel: 07966 287114 or 07909 229066 CARD SHOP The Card Shop Phead Tel 01275 847608 CARPENTERS Christopher Jones Carpentry & Property Tel: 01275 818248 / 07971 479754 H & H Carpentry Portishead Tel 01275 847569 RCS Richmond Carpentry Services Tel Andy 07722 959708 Total Carpentry Tel: 07834 722046 01275 844094 CARPETS AND FLOORING O`Bryan Carpets Nailsea Tel 01275 871634 / 07977 970647 P T Flooring Tel 01275 843982 / 07815 607504 T & L Carpets, 44 High Street, Portishead, 01275 847548 Willowbrook Flooring, 01275 390505, 07785 325214 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING A Cleaning Service Ltd Call Nick 07812 730346 CENTRAL HEATING AGW Gas, Gas and Plumbing Services, Tel: 01275 846437 CHILDRENS NURSERY Carousel Pre School Portishead tel 077 888 97893 Honeytree Day Nursery Portishead Tel 01275 843752 CHILD TUITION MATHS & ENGLISH First Class Learning Phead Tel 07979 035832 CHIROPRACTOR Harbourside Chiropractic Centre Tel 01275 390630 Portishead Chiropractic Clinic Ltd Tel: 01275 840055 CHINESE MEDICINE Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, Tel: 01275 818303 CHURCH Gordano Valley Church Portishead Tel: 01275 847032 CLEANERS Anne Cleans Houses, Tel: 07855 651831

01275 848785/07759 218871 ESTATE AGENTS Ashbury’s, 48 High Street, Portishead, www.ashburys.co.uk, Tel: 01275 818200 Clifton’s, Kestral Court, Portishead, Tel: 01275 844434 Westcoast Properties High Street Portishead, Tel:01275 849362 EQUESTRIAN SUPPLIES Black Rock Equestrian Tickenham Tel 07780 714084 EXCERCISE Bristol Boot Camp Tel 07974 792066 Missfit Community Runners Tel 07557 887295 FENCING Avrils Fencing & Timber Clevedon tel 01275 400155 Dave Home Maintenace & Fencing Tel: 0777 8003615 FIREPLACES The Grate Indoors Clevedon Tel 01275 341885 FISH & CHIPS Blue Seas Fish Bar The Precinct Phead Tel 01275 845810 FLORIST Sarah Tyning Flowers Phead Tel 01275 817178 FRUIT & VEG Shaws Fruit & Veg High St Phead Tel 07462 212149 FURNITURE Orchards ,Nailsea Tel 01275 855936 Portishead Furniture Kestrel Crt Phead Tel 01275 390684 GARAGE DOORS Up & Over Doors Tel 0117 3000 700 GARAGE SERVICES Gordano Ford, 6 Cabstand, Portishead, Tel: 01275 842180 / 01275 849981 Ryans Garage Portishead Tel: 01275 849981 Tickenham Garage, Stone Edge Batch, Tickenham, Tel: 01275 852035 Tudor Garage, 51 High Street, Portishead, Tel: 01275 842374

Business Directory Directory G-Z Business

GARDEN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Ash Plant Landscaping & Groudworks Tel 01275 849637 / 07791 617052 Elements Landscaping, Portishead Tel: 07717 295423 TDL Landsape & Maintenance Tel : 07923 227473 / 0777 4780140 GARDEN MAINTENANCE Greenbird Gardening Tel :07712 297749 The Tree Feller Tel Charles 07956 006360 GIFT SHOP / STUDIO / GALLERY Popular Pots Clevedon Tel 07855 515794

HEALTH FOOD SHOP Mother Nature High St Phead Tel 01275 817178 HOLIDAY HOMES Newlyn Holiday Homes Portbury Tel: 01275 372443 HOME MAINTENANCE Dave Home Maintenance & Decorating Tel: 0777 8003615 Derrick Fowler Property Maintenance Portishead Tel: 01275 844868 NCM Property Services Tel 07900 955774 Portishead Property Services Tel: Rob 01275 840023 / 07919 752521 HOMEOPATHY Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, Tel: 01275 818303 HOUSE PLANS Gerald Wayman, Tel: 01275 847685 / 07791 995870 HYPNOTHERAPIST Clevedon Hypnotherapy Tel 01275 874396 / 07834 225650 Harbourside Hypnotherapy Tel: 07584 035873 Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, 01275 818303 INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVICE John Scott & Assc High St Portishead Tel 01275 399039 INDIAN TAKEAWAY Bengal Raj Portishead Tel -01275 818 205 INDIAN RESTAURANT Spicy Aroma, Tel: 01275 845413 Next To Clarence House Ghandi High St Portishead Tel: 01275 818515 / 818437

PHYSIOTHERAPY Complete Health Clinic Clevedon Tel 01275 349006 Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, 01275 818303 PILATES Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, 01275 818303 PLASTERERS G J Rollings Plasterer Tel 01275 849627 WLB Plastering Services, , 07772 872257 PlasterworksNW 01275 398624 / 07522 135219, paul@plasterworksnw.co.uk PLUMBERS Steve Carey, Local plumbing specialist, 07768 293110 Jamie Hayman, 01275 397587 / 07908 696433 PLUMBING AND HEATING ENGINEERS Future Plumbing Unit 3 Harbour Road Trading Estate, 01275 844487 Heating Somerset Portishead Tel 01275 390239 J I Plumbing & Heating Tel 01275 390820 / 07766 135527 N J Plumbing Tel 01275 814054 / 07973 422053 Phoenix Heating & Plumbing Tel Darren 01275 814248 / 07780 673684 PLUMBING AND HEATING SUPPLIES Direct Plumbing & Heating Supplies Ltd Tel 01275 349494 PUBLIC HOUSES The Black Horse Portishead Tel 01275 842105 The Rudgleigh Inn Easton In Gordano Tel 01275 372363 REMOVALS Light Removals Tel Andy 07914 538 478 Redcliffe Removals Phead Tel 01275 848181 SCAFFOLDING J H Hire Scaffolding Tel 01275 462396 / 0777 8045538 SCHOOL Backwell School Tel 01275 463371 Badminton School Bristol Tel 0117 905 5200 Bristol Steiner School tel 0117 933 9990 Clifton High School Tel 0117 933 9087 Fairfield School Tel 0117 952 7100 Gordano School Tel 01275 842606 Redland High School Tel 0117 9245796 Redmaids School Tel 0117 9629451 / 9622641 QEH School Tel 0117 9303068 SHOE SHOP SoleLution High St Phead Tel 01275 843399

KENNELS & CATTERY Coleacre Kennels Portbury tel 01275 372473

SHUTTERS Shuttercraft Tel Martin 0117 3224900

KITCHENS Cadbury Kitchens Ltd Tel: 01934 876321 Portishead Kitchens Tel 01275 390567

SKIP HIRE Acorn Skips Tel 01275 877701 SOCIAL CLUB Clarence House Portishead Tel 01275 847051 Clevedon Conservative Club Tel 01275 872834 / 879073

LOCKSMITH/KEY CUTTER/SHOE REPAIRS Masterkey, Portishead, Tel: 01275 847540

SOLICITORS Quality Solicitors Burroughs Day Phead Tel 01275 843213

LOFT LADDERS More Than Loft Ladders Tel 0800 0359880 / 0117 2469485

TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE County Cars Tel 01275 341000 R&D Private Hire Cars Tel 01275 843326

MASSAGE THERAPY Catherine Fray Holistic Massage Therapist Tel: 01275 842718 / 07527 284123 Walnut Grove Clinic Slade Rd Phead Tel: 01275 818303

MOBILE PHONE SHOP/SPECIALISTS Talkback Comms Tel: 0845 456 7775 / 07973 385245 MOBILITY PRODUCTS AMS Mobility Nailsea Tel 01275 857551 MORTGAGES Bristol Mortgages Online Tel 0117 325 1511 www.bristolmortgagesonline.com MUSEUM Oakham Treasure Portbury Tel 01275 375236 MUSIC SCHOOL The Rock Project Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;head Tel 01275 265226 NAILS Beauty with Lizzy Portishead Tel 07584 035873 Bellissima by Laura, Portishaed, 07949 532496

TILER S M Flower Portishead Tel 01275 543607 / 07906 627363 TRAVEL AGENT Global Travel Agents Clevedon Tel 01275 774886 TYRE FITTERS Mike Knight Tyres Avonmouth Tel 01179 380002 / 828460 Portishead Tyres & MOT Tel 01275 849158 Ryans Garage Tel 01275 849981 VETERINARY SURGERIES Vale Vets, 1 Beach Road West, Portishead, 01275 847400 Watkins & Tasker, 55 High Street, Portishead, 01275 397449 VIOLIN LESSONS Jill Elliott Violin, Fiddle Lessons Tel 01275 847909 / 07515 904707 WEDDING VENUE Best Western Walton Park Hotel Clevedon Tel 01275 874253 WEIGHT LOSS Slimmimg World Tel 0844 897 8000 Numerous Classes in Phead

NUTRITIONIST Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, 01275 818303

WILLS Foresight Wills, Portishead 01275 390627

OPTICIAN Tudball Opticians Clevedon Tel 01275 343353

WINDOWS Britannia Windows Clevedon Tel 01275 878153 Crystal Clear Windows Tel 0117 9717 880

OSTEOPATHY & COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, 01275 818303 / 814195 OVEN CLEANING Ovenclean Portishead Call Steve 07505 990104 / 0800 8407127 PAINTERS AND DECORATORS John Shaw, 01275 842355 Paint Pot Tel Andrew 07578 830790 PAVING CLEANING Clean & Seal Southwest. Portishead Tel 01275 818329 / 07968 945745

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MOBILE HAIR DRESSER Snippets Stacey Tel 07999 459728

TENT HIRE Try 4 Fun Tent Hire Portishead Tel 01275 818 681 / 97460 922 438

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MARBLE & GRANITE SUPPLIER Black Rock Marble, Based in Portishead, Tel: 07899 944452

TELEVISION Freemans High St Phead Tel 01275 848180

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LEISURE CENTRE Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Portishead Tel 01275 848494

BRITANNIA WINDOWS.co.uk

HAIR & BEAUTY SALONS Robert John Tel: 01275 842177 The Cutting Cove Phead Tel 0788 262 1096 Tonic Hair and Beauty House, Tel: 01275 843554

PHOTOGRAPHER Kenn Abbott Photography Into The Image Phead Tel 07966 505490

GARDEN DESIGN Outerspaace Garden Design Clevedon Tel: 01275 870701 / 07970 287986

PET SHOP Arrons Pets Clevedon & Nailsea Tel 01275 340677 & 01275 852030

GARDEN CENTRE Brackenwood Garden Centre Abbots Leight Tel 01275 375292 Golden Acres Garden Centre Tickenham tel 01275 853863

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01275 878153 KIMBERLEY ROAD CLEVEDON BS21 6QJ

WINDOW REPAIRS Wessex Home Improvements Tel 01275 847597 / 07545 137624 WINDOW CLEANERS Dazzling Window Cleaners Tel 07768 323736 Gordano Cleaning Services Ltd Tel 07795 158185 Martin Lewis Experienced, established window cleaner, 07796 786925 WOMENS FASHION Flagship Boutique 52 High Street

Clevedon Showroom

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Town, Country and Waterside Experts

Nick Todd MNAEA MARLA

Merchant Square, Portishead

£360,000

Badger Rise, Portishead

£370,000

Positioned in one of the Marina’s most impressive corners and offering tremendous south westerly views from the main living accommodation this large duplex apartment has had numerous amendments made over the years presenting itself today with three large double bedrooms, two of which come with en-suite facilities. In brief the accommodation comprises; a large and welcoming entrance hallway with useful storage areas, a family bathroom, an impressive open plan living/dining area leading to a modern kitchen and a balcony. Externally the home features allocated off street parking within a car port. EPC Rating (B)

Positioned toward the end of a quiet, attractive cul-de-sac and presented for sale in fabulous order throughout, this deceptively spacious, four bedroom detached family home comes to the market today for the very first time in over fourteen years. The owners have made many improvements most noticeably perhaps the fantastic kitchen/family room with bespoke units topped with solid granite work surfaces leading to a large versatile conservatory overlooking the enclosed rear garden. EPC Rating (D)

Walton Bay, Down Road

Centre Quay, Portishead

£495,000

A four bedroom detached family home located in the Walton Bay area situated mid-way between the towns of Clevedon and Portishead. The home sits in a generous plot and offers stunning uninterrupted views from all main rooms and from the large terrace across the channel to the Welsh Coastline. The accommodation comprises a large lounge diner, modern kitchen breakfast room with utility, four double bedrooms, en-suite to bedroom three and a modern four piece bathroom suite. To the outside the property has off street parking for six vehicles, double garage and gardens to the front and rear. EPC Rating (E)

£240,000

A beautifully presented two double bedroom apartment located on the 4th floor of the building offering far reaching views of Portishead and the marina. The apartment offers a open plan living space, double doors onto a balcony with marina views, kitchen with built in appliances, master bedroom with en-suite and a main bathroom. The property further benefits from secure undercroft parking. EPC Rating (C)

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