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Welcome to the May issue of Gordano Living. This month we have two Bank Holidays to look forward to and there’s lots going on in the local area to keep you occupied whatever your interests. May Day Bank Holiday sees the return of local favourite the North Somerset Show and a new event for this year, The White Hart in Weston-inGordano’s food, wine and music festival. If fitness is your thing why not have a go at a triathlon at Portishead’s annual Tri-a-tri event or enter the Great Bristol 10K, the area’s latest competitive run? Read on for information on some of the exciting community activities coming up this month, including a new event for this year, Portishead Sing for Water. We hope that lots of you are able to join in with this uplifting musical fundraiser and raise some serious money for an amazing cause. The month of May also sees Dementia Awareness Week. To honour this we are looking at some of the groups and activities available in our community which offer much-needed support and advice to those dealing with this widespread condition. There are also some changes here at Gordano Living magazine as we wave goodbye to our regular columnist Lori Rowsell after five years of Allotment Virgins. We would like to thank Lori for all of her hard work and for entertaining our readers with her allotment tales over the years - we are sure that she will be sadly missed and wish her all the very best. I hope that you enjoy this issue. Gordano Living is your magazine so please get in touch with your news or stories.

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his year’s Rotary Swimathon was held on March 19 at the Parish Wharf Pool in Portishead. Now in its 20th year, the Swimathon is a wellestablished occasion in the local calendar. It is always well attended and raises a great deal for local charities. This year’s event was a great success with record numbers of teams taking part and was thoroughly enjoyed by swimmers and spectators alike. All participants received a certificate recording their own personal time and a goodie bag, which Sainsbury’s kindly donated towards. Around 600 swimmers took part in a marathon run of races which continued throughout the day, with each Rotarian Miles Williams team of six

completing a 35 minute timed relay. Teams were made up of a wide range of age groups representing organisations from across Portishead and beyond, including local pre-schools and youth groups. Swimmers each sought sponsorship in advance and a percentage of the money raised will go straight back to their organisation. The great majority of the money raised this year will go to Children’s Hospice South West, which is Portishead Rotary Group’s chosen charity for 2016. The remainder will be split between other local Rotary supported charities. It is a fantastic fundraiser – last year £13,200 was raised. Regular Swimathon supporter and TV Presenter Jemma Cooper stepped up to start a race, with Claire Ewing from Children’s Hospice South West and a few of our very own Gordano Living peeps taking the baton later in the afternoon. The Rotary Club is very grateful for the fantastic support received each year and would like to thank everyone who took part and helped out. Rotarian Mollie Young has been tirelessly organising this year’s event since before Christmas, so congratulations go to her and the rest of the Rotary team for another great Swimathon!

Portishead Kitchens sponsor sizzling floral display

ortishead in Bloom is delighted that Portishead Kitchens has generously offered to sponsor a new flower bed on Wyndham Way. Occupying a prime position in the town, the plot will be planted with a range of perennials and shrubs with a palette of ‘hot’ colours; red, orange and yellow. It will provide a bright splash of colour throughout the summer and well into autumn. Later in the year, red and orange tulips will be added to bring a much needed flash of colour come the springtime. Portishead in Bloom would like to thank Portishead Kitchens for their support and North Somerset Council and contractors Glendale for digging the bed.

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Community News Newfound Friends rescue dog receives animal OBE

Newfoundland with a water rescue career spanning 10-years has been awarded the PDSA Order of Merit for outstanding devotion to duty – also known as the animals’ OBE. Whizz, who sadly passed away in March aged 12, spent most of his life dedicated to patrolling the Bristol Channel and the River Severn with the Royal Navy Rescue, the Severn Area Rescue Association and the Marine Volunteer Service. He was the first to be posthumously presented with the award. Owner David Pugh of Clapton-in-Gordano trained Whizz as a rescuer when he was just one year old and he went on to rescue nine people and a dog. David picked up the accolade on behalf of his beloved pet at a ceremony on the Isle of Dogs in London, accompanied by Whizz’s cousin Tizz. David said: “I am bursting with pride for Whizz. He was a dog in a million and I am truly heartbroken that he isn’t here to receive his medal. “Whizz loved working and had an extraordinary talent. Not only was he strong and gentle - he was also so emotionally intuitive. This made him the perfect rescue and therapy dog and a beloved companion to the hundreds of

Life-saving defibrillator installed at primary school

s part of an ongoing campaign, Portishead Lions have commissioned their latest defibrillator on the fence of Portishead Primary School on Gateway Terrace. Project leader Andrew Hill expressed his thanks to Woodson Electrical who carried out the installation and Greendoor Electrical Limited who recently installed a machine at Crockerne School in Pill. There are also Lions-commissioned defibrillators outside Boots on the High Street and in the old telephone box at Weston-in-Gordano. Two more life-saving units have been purchased by the club and work is ongoing to prepare sites at Highdown and St. Joseph’s Schools. To find out more about Portishead Lions and their efforts to support the local community please call 01275 281415 or visit the club’s website: www.portisheadlionsclub.org.uk.

sick children and adults he met along the way.” As well as his water rescues, Whizz raised thousands of pounds by taking part in the Newfoundland Water Rescue Days run by the charity Newfound Friends, which David set up in 1989 to raise the profile of the breed and use their skills to raise money for a number of human and animal charities. Whizz also transformed the lives of sick children and adults through his visits to hospitals, nursing homes and hospices, as well as visiting servicemen injured in the line of duty. The PDSA Order of Merit recognises animals that display outstanding devotion to their owner or wider society, above and beyond normal companionship. It represents an exceptional example of the special relationship between animals and humans.

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Community News Portishead vet appears on Crufts to raise awareness of canine cancer

Portishead vet appeared on Crufts with a dog and its owner to raise awareness of canine cancer and a fundraising group that has raised more than £50,000 for research into the disease. Steve Tasker from Watkins and Tasker was interviewed alongside fundraiser Jayne May and Jayne’s dog Zoe as part of Channel 4’s coverage of the event. Jayne May set up Zoe’s Journey UK (funding research into canine cancer) to raise money for the Animal Health Trust (AHT), one of a handful of organisations in the world with a dedicated canine cancer research programme, Steve diagnosed Zoe’s cancer and all three were invited to attend the event at the Birmingham NEC after Crufts heard from the AHT about the campaign and how much has been raised. Following the visit and screening by Channel 4, the Zoe’s Journey UK Facebook pages lit up

and more than £50,000 has been raised to date, and they hope to reach £75,000 Steve Tasker, vet and local business owner, said: “It was a great opportunity to be interviewed to reach a national audience about both Jayne’s achievements with her fundraising group, Zoe’s Journey UK, and canine cancer. “My aim was to reinforce the message about how the speed of diagnosis can increase survival rates, bust the myths surrounding chemotherapy treatment for dogs and generally raise awareness of canine cancer research.” AHT has recognised Zoe’s Journey UK as being one of their largest independent fundraisers and, estimating that one in four dogs will get cancer in their lifetime, AHT’s research is crucial. To find out more about Zoe’s Journey UK, visit www.zoesjourneyuk.com. For more information on Watkins & Tasker Veterinary Group and its practices in Nailsea, Yatton

Praise for cross-channel cooperation from RNLI crews

ifeboats from either side of the Bristol Channel were involved in the rescue of a yacht which ran aground at the end of March. Penarth RNLI’s two lifeboats were launched on March 13 following reports of the vessel which was reportedly taking on water. The lifeboats quickly located the 32ft vessel two miles east of Cardiff, and after checking the crew were well and the yacht was undamaged, helped it refloat. Penarth RNLI’s D-Class lifeboat then returned to station, whilst the refloated vessel was escorted across the Bristol Channel by the station’s Atlantic class lifeboat towards its original destination of Portishead in Somerset. It was subsequently placed under the care of Portishead RNLI lifeboat approximately a mile west of Clevedon. Penarth’s lifeboat then returned to station. Jason Dunlop, Lifeboat Operations Manager at Penarth RNLI, said: “This was a great example of our lifeboats working together efficiently and effectively across both sides of the Bristol Channel.” Crews returned after three hours on service to prepare the lifeboats and equipment for the next emergency call. A spokesperson from Portishead RNLI said: “We were happy to

take over the escort and it was brilliant to work with our neighbouring RNLI station. ‘While we were escorting the vessel, another shout came in to another yacht which was losing power in the dark and had no navigational lights. “As they were sailing to the marina, the volunteers left a crew member with the vessel under escort from Penarth and then went to assist the second vessel. Both arrived at Portishead Marina at the same time. We assisted a total of eight people in one evening.”

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Community News e Gordano School pupils becom journalists for the day

group of Year 7 students from Gordano School recently took part in BBC News School Report, 2016 - a countrywide initiative which gives 11-16 year-olds the chance to make their own news reports for a real audience. The small team of roving reporters had the opportunity to interview representatives of Bristol-based firm Hargreaves Lansdown. The firm, who signed up as Gordano Partners in January, kindly agreed to speak with students about their business in order to provide a little more insight into the world of financial services. A sub-team worked under pressure to capture some shots of the company’s stunning Bristol office in Anchor Road, and also to investigate why Hargreaves Lansdown have signed up to Gordano School’s new Gordano Partners programme. The Year 7 pupils have been working hard since September to learn about reporting, video editing and filming ahead of the School Report News Day which was held on March 10. English teacher Chris Turner managed this year’s team of 30 pupils. He comments: “We’ve enjoyed taking part in the BBC School Report

for the last few years and it certainly provides a challenge for our pupils. The report is filmed, edited and submitted to the BBC over one day, and so the team were forced to learn how to work to tight deadlines, to make quick decisions and develop new skills in media.” As part of the project, the budding Year 7 reporters also produced some fantastic features from Gordano School, including a piece on the recent production of Romeo and Juliet and a story on Electric Cars.

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Lions plan ahead for bulb planting

embers of Portishead Lions have been out and about recently viewing the daffodils on Wyndham

Way. The club members were involved in the original planting along the roadside and thought it was time for a check-up on how they were looking. As one of the main entry roads into the town, Wyndham Way provides visitors to Portishead with that all important first impression and during the springtime the daffodils make a magnificent display. The recent inspection did reveal a few gaps in the display and Lions members are already planning their planting later in the year to fill in the holes. So, if you keep an eye out in September you may see Lions prowling the grass verges on Wyndham Way. There’s nothing to fear though - they will simply be doing their bit to help make Portishead a nice place to live. Anyone interested in joining Portishead Lions in their efforts to support the local community can find out more by calling 01275 281415 or visiting the club’s website: www.portisheadlionsclub.org.uk.

Roary the Lion and club member Roy Shaw amongst the Spring Daffodils

Community News er Portishead Town Council Newslett by Jo Duffy – Town Clerk

Entertainment was laid on for the evening, with music from local band Offbeat – Acoustic Folk, and solo singer Cassidy and duo Mia and Tuesday. Both Cassidy and Mia and Tuesday are local young people who regularly rehearse at Portishead Youth Centre and some of the performers kindly donated their performance fees to the Youth Centre.

Outdoor gym equipment

ortishead Town Council has recently given the go ahead to a company called Vita Play who have been tasked with providing outdoor gym equipment on the pavement along Esplanade Road. The project to provide the equipment is the culmination of lots of research carried out over the last 12 months. The Council has chosen Vita Play to supply the equipment based on the company’s long guarantees, the fact that it is made in Great Britain, and its marine grade materials. As we go to press the equipment is being manufactured and will be installed shortly. We hope people will have a go with the kit and get fit for free. If the equipment is a success we will look at installing more.

Adopt a community noticeboard

ortishead Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) owns and maintains nine noticeboards around the town for community use. The number of volunteers who maintain the boards has dwindled over time. NWH are looking for groups, organisations or even businesses that could take over looking after the noticeboards. Unfortunately, if no one can be found to take them on these well used noticeboards will have to be decommissioned. If you are interested in finding out more please contact the Town Council office on 01275 847078 or email office@portishead.gov.uk

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PORTISHEAD ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Wednesday 11th May 2016 7:30pm All residents are invited

to attend the 23rd Annual Meeting for the Town of Portishead which will be held at the Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead The Town Council AGM will take place on 18th May followed by the usual monthly meeting

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he Town Council has been working closely with officers from North Somerset Council to up-grade the young children’s play area at Merlin Park. The Town Council has provided funding to install a multi-play unit and a new see-saw. North Somerset Council will provide some new safety surfacing and, if funds allow, a lick of paint to the remaining play equipment.

Chairman’s Evening

n Friday 18th March Councillor Ros Cruse, Chairman of Portishead Town Council, hosted the annual Chairman’s Evening. The meeting was well attended by local groups, organisations and individuals who have contributed towards making Portishead the fantastic place it is to live, work or visit.

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Sing for Water

o you enjoy singing? Would you like to do your bit for a worthwhile cause while having lots of fun? If the answer is yes Portishead Sing for Water needs you to come and join a choir with a difference. You don’t need to read music and there are no auditions. The assembled choir will perform a special concert at Jubilee Park, Port Marine on Sunday June 12 at 2pm. Organised by the Gordano Breakfast Rotary Club, the big sing aims to bring the community together in song while raising vital funds for WaterAid. In the run up to the event people are invited to go along to practice sessions and learn three uplifting songs in glorious four part harmony; a splendid, rousing, version of ‘Sailing’ as sung by Rod Stewart, an up-beat South African song, ‘Freedom is Coming’ and the stadium arm-waver ‘Never Forget’ by Take That. The practice sessions will be held by local choir leader Wendy Sergeant and her team on Friday May 6 at Portishead Primary School from 7:30 to 9:30pm, Thursday May 12 at High Down Junior School from 7pm to 9pm and Fridays May 20 and 27 at Portishead Primary School from 7:30 to 9:30pm. A final practice will be held on Thursday June 9 in Somerset Hall from 7pm to 9pm. Each

rganisers of the Portishead Carnival have crowned this year’s carnival queens and princesses. On Saturday June 18 the carnival procession will wind its way from the Lake Grounds all the way through the High Street and on to the show field, led by a float carrying the Portishead royalty. Carnival Queen - Ellie-Mae Ford, aged 19 Junior Queen - Daisy Waymouth, aged 14 Carnival Princess - Charlotte McCleary, aged 10. Charlotte will be attended by Paige Cox, aged 11 and Rebecca Sealy, aged 10. Portishead Carnival Flower Princess - Yasmine Prepell, aged eight. Yasmine will be attended by seven-year-old Summerleigh Nott and Darcy Wilson, also aged seven. For more information contact Debbie Charman at debscharman@hotmail.co.uk. Carnival princesses - Darcy, Summerleigh, Yasmine, Charlotte, Paige and Rebecca

session costs £2 and under 16s will be free. The event participation fee is £10 for adults and £1 for under 16s. All profits will go to WaterAid, an international charity which transforms lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation. Wendy says: “There is a nationwide event called Sing for Water but we thought that this year it would be really nice to run a local event in Portishead. We hope to capture people’s imaginations and get those who don’t normally sing to have a go and join in. “Portishead schools are being invited to take part and I am hoping that we can attract people of all ages and from all walks of life to create a really enjoyable community

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5. How should you invest? The various assets owned by an investor are called a portfolio. When you start investing, it’s usually a good idea to spread your risk by spreading your portfolio across a number of different products and asset classes. That way, if one investment doesn’t work out as you hope, you’ve still got your others to fall back on. This is called ‘diversifying’. Some investment funds provide diversification for you by spreading investments across a range of assets, and letting you buy what is in effect a share of them all. You can buy many types of investment directly. But for some investments, like shares, it may be easier to use a broker to buy them for you. Remember, funds and brokers will make charges which will eat into the returns your investments earn for you

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he Memory Café is a service provided by the Portishead Rotary Club. The idea is to offer a setting where sufferers of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and their carers can enjoy the company of others for a couple of hours. Dementia can be an isolating experience for the sufferer and the carer. An opportunity to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, take part in quizzes, play games, listen to visiting speakers and have a singalong with others can make all the difference. Being able to meet in an unhurried, non-threatening environment is vital and can bring a sense of wellbeing to the dementia sufferer long after the session has passed. There are people within the group at various stages of dementia; indeed one of the hallmarks of the disease is how it affects people in such completely different ways; but everyone seems to get something from the sessions. Rotarian Brian Knox-Little, who helps to run the group, says: “For some, they don’t remember coming from one session to the next, but they know that there is something that they do on a Tuesday and that it makes them feel better afterwards - and they

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ask their carer when they can come again.” The quizzes and games enable the group to interact and can be a good opportunity for some to focus and remember. For others who may be unable to fully participate in the games, the music and sing-along section can be enjoyed. Activities are designed to avoid putting the participants under stress and each session follows the same pattern; so to those that come regularly it has a feeling of familiarity which can be so important. The Memory Café is a lifeline for sufferers and carers alike. It is such a positive place to be and there is laughter and banter among the group. For someone caring for a person on a one-to-one basis it is a much needed break and a pleasure to see their loved one interacting with others and enjoying themselves. From time to time activities are also provided by outside organisations. A Bristol company called Alive! have been along on several occasions to run workshops with the group. They specialise in activities which are designed to spark the imagination and promote discussion and memory among dementia sufferers. The Memory Café is held on the first and third Tuesday of every month at Jubilee Hall, Slade Road, Portishead from 2.15 – 3.45pm. New members are always welcome and will be made to feel at home as soon as they enter. There is no charge and refreshments are free. All costs are covered by the Portishead Rotary Club.

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Viper Subsea technology being lowered into Portishead Quays marina

shallow water trial of a new technology system designed to address a recurring problem in the subsea oil and gas industry has started at Portishead Quays marina. The system, known as V-IR, has been developed by local subsea technology specialists Viper Subsea with the support of Total, BP, Shell, and Chevron, and will help to identify the location of electrical faults on subsea oil and gas installations. This will enable field operators to better plan for repair or replacement of failed components, and will save the industry many millions in halted production.

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The shallow water trial in Portishead Quays marina will run in phases and last up to 12 months. The initial trial will last three months, during which time the V-IR technology suite will undergo communications and performance testing in a sea water environment that includes the use of 2km of subsea cable which has been deployed onto the bed of the marina. Although a shallow water trial, the main components are already designed for 3000m water depth. Following the shallow water trial there will be a period of further equipment qualification before the system is fully commercialised later in 2016. Explaining the system, Neil Douglas, Managing Director of Viper Subsea said: “Offshore oil and gas platforms are connected to underwater oil and gas production equipment with electrical cables. Failure of these connections occur when seawater penetrates and contacts the electrical conductors. This can happen at any point on the cable length or in the plugs and sockets at either end. Seabed located equipment needs to operate for the lifetime of the oilfield - typically 20 years or more - but when failures occur they can halt production. Identifying the exact location and nature of the failure is time-consuming and difficult with existing technology. Recovery and repair of cables is fraught with risk and is very

Viper Subsea team with the technology prior to its deployment expensive. “V-IR brings together products and services developed by Viper Subsea, and when integrated, these innovative technologies create a system that provides a complete subsea system electrical integrity map. The value of the system to the offshore oil and gas industry is illustrated by the backing and support we receive from major operators.” Employing 46 staff, Portishead based Viper Subsea has emerged as one of the world’s most exciting and innovative suppliers of products and services for the international offshore oil and gas industry. The business has enjoyed year-on-year growth since foundation, and the company exports its products around the globe.

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Community News in New plans for crabbing pontoon Portishead Quays Marina

proposal has been approved to build a new community facility in the heart of Portishead Quays marina. The planning application outlined the provision of a children’s crabbing pontoon along with a new boat sales office which will be situated on an adjacent pontoon. The facility will be located at the North Eastern end of the marina adjacent to the public promenade; an area which already attracts a lot of visitors. People currently partake in crabbing off the granite steps and it is hoped that the purpose-built pontoon will provide a safer alternative for ‘messing about by the water’ on a

summer’s day. In addition, the new boat sales office will support the current operation, with the unique advantage of enabling boats for sale to be berthed adjacent to the facility. Both elements will bring activity, amenity and interest to the marina and to the local community. Marina Manager, Keith Berry says: “Portishead Quays marina is a real attraction and we want to make sure that it is an amenity for the whole community. It is a bustling and vibrant place to be and with the addition of the new pontoons, we aim to provide an attractive community facility as well as enhancing the offering for our boating users.” Over recent months the marina has played host to a range of vessels old and new, including narrow boats, lifeboats and survey boats. The facility is also seeing a very healthy contract renewal and with a record number of boats ashore and a waiting list in place, the area is full of life and bustling with activity.

Race Night hailed a success

he Gordano Breakfast Rotary Club held a Horse Race Night on March 18, raising almost £1,000 for the Nicola Corry Support Foundation; one of the group’s principle charities. President Elect Bernd Langheim reported: “The money will help the Nicola Corry Support Foundation in its work providing financial support, transport assistance and holiday breaks for families with small children, where one of the parents has cancer. The charity was originally founded to help Nicola and her family, from Bristol, in her fight against a very rare cancer.” The Gordano Breakfast Rotary Club supports many local and international charities, holding fundraising events throughout the year and backing projects which will benefit local Gordano Valley communities. The group meets every second and fourth Thursday morning for breakfast and every fourth Thursday holds speaker meetings which cover a range of interesting topics. Anyone interested in learning more is welcome to go along to a meeting. The club is also looking for more active members to join - there is no requirement for full membership. For more information please visit: http://www.gordanobreakfastrotary.org/

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Community News imalayan Portishead man takes on H challenge for Unicef

ocal resident Darren Toner has completed an eight-day trek in the Himalayas to raise money for Unicef, the world’s leading children’s

charitable organisation. This was a completely self-funded trip and all the money raised will support Unicef’s work to protect children in danger, transform their lives and build a safer world for tomorrow. Unicef works in 190 countries and ensures more of the world’s children are fed, vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. Darren joined friend Matthew Gower and four others last month to undertake the challenge,

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which saw them scale up to 5,000m on the route from Yuksom to Goecha La pass in India. The group chose to support Unicef largely as a response to the current conflicts in Syria, Yemen and South Sudan and the dangers children are currently facing in these countries as many families are forced to flee their homes. Darren adds: “I also wanted to support the work Unicef does over here in the UK in helping to prevent abuse and child trafficking – issues which do not appear to be in decline.” On returning to lower altitude Darren was able to get in touch with friends and family and was completely overwhelmed by the support that people back home had shown. He said: “We did it!! We all reached our destination and made it as close as possible to Mt Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest mountain - and we all made it back, safe and sound! “This has been the biggest physical and mental challenge of my life. Fresh challenges arose every day but we

worked as an incredible team and pulled each other through.” If you would like to make a donation to Darren’s fundraising venture and support Unicef’s vital work, please text HIMA80 & £amount to 70070 or visit www.justgiving. com/Darren-Toner1 For further information on the challenge please contact Victoria Whitehead on 07840 439714 or email Victoriaj9@hotmail.co.uk

Lido now open for the season

ortishead Open Air Pool is open for business, so get yourself down there for the first dip of the year – and here’s to a wonderful season. While you are there you can visit Café Lido, an all-new community café which opened on April 23 for swimming pool users and visitors to the seafront and Lake Grounds. The café is run ‘in house’ by volunteers for the benefit and upkeep of the pool. There are a variety of drinks and snacks on offer, including ice creams, cakes, fresh fruit, light meals and tuck shop sweets, as well as pool-related merchandise. All coffee and tea is Fairtrade and much of the stock is sourced from local suppliers. The ethos of the café is to provide a community service, selling quality products at affordable prices to suit a range of tastes. The café is open from 9.30am to 6.30pm every day for visitors to the Lake Grounds and for pool visitors during pool opening hours. For more information on Portishead Open Air Pool and to view a full price list, please visit http://www.portisheadopenairpool.org.uk/. There is no increase in season ticket prices in 2016. However, it should be noted that the season is one week shorter than in 2015, ending on Sunday September 18 due to essential autumn maintenance work.

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Marriage and signing on the pre-nuptial dotted line… Pre-nuptial agreements are on the rise. Marjha Golding-Evans, Head of Family Law at QualitySolicitors Burroughs Day, talks about their role and how they might apply to you. Prenuptial agreements are not just for the super-rich or the thrice married who have had their fingers burned. ‘I don’t need a prenup!’ Many people have heard of a pre-nuptial agreement (sometimes known as pre-nups) but very few people think they need to consider getting one. They might believe they’ve got nothing to protect or they will always agree with their current partner if they did happen to separate in the future. Many also think pre-nuptials are unromantic and only for the wealthy. It is clear that whilst pre-nups make even more sense when significant assets are at stake, for many they can be a worthwhile and legally savvy step for any marrying couple to take. To understand why, you may need to know what one can achieve. Unravelling the legal jargon A pre-nuptial agreement is a legal document signed by both parties before they enter into a marriage or civil partnership. Post-nuptial agreements are very similar although as the name suggests, a post-nuptial is signed after the marriage or civil partnership has taken place. The purpose of such an agreement is to set out in writing exactly what will happen if your marriage or civil partnership comes to an end, and is focused on your finances. This can include how you will deal with your money, savings, property, pensions and possessions;

the agreement can also set out when one party would pay maintenance to the other. It may be that you want to ‘ring-fence’ an asset from any future financial settlement or agree how it might be split. When might I want to talk to my partner about a pre-nup? • When one or both of you has a property or substantial savings, such as a house you owned or inheritance you received before you met. • When one or both of you has a large pension. • When one or both of you has children from a previous relationship who you want to ensure you provide for. • When one or both of you has a business or shares of your own. • When your income is currently, or expected to be, much higher or much lower than your partner’s. • When you simply want to agree what will happen about your future matrimonial assets now. The legal enforceability of these agreements was confirmed in the English courts in 2010 - it was decided that these agreements can be given “decisive weight” in a financial settlement. This means that whilst these agreements are not automatically binding, they are given very strong weight by a judge when putting a financial settlement in place. If you both agree, there is no need for a court hearing, the agreement is simply followed.

‘So if I did want a pre-nup….’ In order to be valid, the agreement must meet certain conditions: • Both parties must fully disclose all of their current financial assets. • The agreement must be signed voluntarily and without coercion or force. • It is signed a reasonable time before the wedding. Judges have suggested around 3-6 months in advance, but it must be finalised and signed no less than one month before the ceremony or it will not be valid. • Both parties must have received separate legal advice. • The agreement must provide for each party’s needs and any children’s needs. Other cases have suggested that ‘needs’ means ‘reasonable’, without necessarily being generous or excessive. These conditions undoubtedly leave an issue of interpretation but the current law gives considerable weight to well drafted agreements. In turn this gives you peace of mind that you have already agreed what will happen in the future, without the added difficulty of reaching a settlement when emotions are running high. Many people think of a pre-nup like an insurance policy; it does not mean you wish for the worst to happen, but you are pragmatic about protecting each other if it does. Want to know more?

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he White Hart in Westonin-Gordano re-opened in November 2015 after an extensive renovation and refurbishment. It had been closed for over two years, during which time the village fought hard to save the historic pub and hub of the village from developers. Eventually Mike and Chris Yeatman, the owners of popular restaurant Venga in Portishead, decided to take on the pub and perform a mammoth makeover. With a huge amount of time and investment they have done an amazing job, transforming what was a run-down site into a welcoming and stylish restaurant and pub with a unique garden. Anticipation is building for the summer months already as early visitors to the pub have seen the potential of its beautiful outside space and stunning views. The White Hart now offers a seasonal menu of local, freshly prepared produce which changes every few weeks. Alongside this there is a traditional pizzeria menu; hand crafted by resident pizza chef David. Celebrate the May Day Bank Holiday in style

at The White Hart’s wine, food and music festival which will take place from April 30 to May 1. More events will follow, including a beer, cider and jazz festival on the first weekend in September and a black and white tie charity event in the autumn. For reservations or ticket enquiries call The White Hart on 01275 818702.

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Portishead Square Dancers 8-10pm at the Folk Hall Tel: 817964 or 392664 Portishead in Harmony 10.30-12pm Folk Hall, High St. Tel: 01275 814220 Redcliffe Bay W.I. Second Mon each month 7.30pm Redcliffe Bay Hall Men’s Group 10am-noon Folk Hall, High St. Tel. 01275 842795 Royal British Legion Portishead Branch Third Mon each mth Clarence House 7pm Tel. 818317 Lions Club meeting Second Mon each mth 8pm Clarence House tel. 01275 281415 www.portisheadlions.org.uk Portishead International Parents Group Children’s Centre, West Hill 10.30 - 12 noon term time

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Portishead Quilters First and third Tuesday each mth 7.30pm, Redcliffe Bay Hall Tel. 848961 Portishead Town Band 7.45-9.45pm The Wesley Centre, Ferndale Road. John Blaker on 01275 818575 Portishead Le Roc 8-10.30pm Portishead Primary School Tel. 07909 063624 Portishead Running Club 7.00pm www.portisheadrunningclub.co.uk Portishead Rotary Club 7.30pm Clarence House. Tel. 07867 783343. www.portisheadrotary.org.uk Folk Feet Social live music & Dance Folk Hall 9.30-11.30am Link social network for singles 30+ 8.30pm Walton Park Hotel, Clevedon Tel. 01275 849183 Portishead Townswomen’s Guild Fourth Tues each mth 7.00pm. Folk Hall, High St Portishead W.I. Every second Tues 2.15pm Jubilee Centre, Slade Rd Tel. 817726 Mrs June Bailey -President Portishead Knits Every first and third Tues 7.30pm The Royal Inn, Pier Rd Portishead Concert Band 7.30-9pm St Nicholas Church 01275 845655 portisheadconcertband@gmail.com Coffee Morning Folk Hall, High St. 9.30-11.30am optional country dancing Jill 07515 904707 Woodspring U3A fourth Tues each mth Nailsea Methodist Church 2.15pm www.u3asites.org.uk/Woodspring Model Aircraft Club AMARC last Tues each mth Free tuition is available. www.amarc.co.uk Dementia Cafe Lighthouse Café, St Nicholas Church once a month Cathy 07580 716510 Portishead in Bloom first Monday each mth 10am Sandy 01275 843566 sandytebbutt@hotmail.com

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Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to raise money for local charity

o down the rabbit hole and join the Mad Hatter for afternoon tea to help Penny Brohn UK support people with cancer and their families. The Pill-based charity will transform a marquee in its tranquil National Centre gardens into a Lewis Carroll-inspired dream on Saturday May 21 from 2pm to 5pm. Guests will be greeted with a glass of fizz and there will be games, an auction, a guest speaker and refreshments, including tea, finger sandwiches, cakes and scones. The event will be sponsored by Anderson Financial Management and County Marquees. Emma Smith, Head of Events at Penny Brohn says: “Join us for this spectacular event, with delicious treats, in our wonderful and relaxed garden – all the while helping us continue our life-changing work. “Tables are for between 8-10 people, so grab your family and friends, but quickly because tickets are limited and selling fast.” Tickets are £30 each and are on a first come, first served basis. To book your place, please contact 01275 370075, email emma.smith@pennybrohn.org.uk or visit www.pennybrohn.org.uk.

An evening of exploring climate change

re you concerned about climate change? Does it exist? How will it impact on you, your children or grandchildren? As part of their Contemporary Ethics meetings, Portishead Church of England is hosting ‘The Ethics of Climate Change: There is no Planet B’. Speaker Dr. Bob Langton will look at the scientific evidence for climate change, how we contribute to it and what we can do about it. This will be followed by a question and answer session from the audience. Bob is trained as a scientist and has worked in education for many years in this country and overseas. He is involved in several local projects which promote renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions. The meeting will be held on Friday May 6 at the Folk Hall, Portishead from 7.30pm. Entry is free. For tickets please contact David on 01275 840245, the Church Office on 01275 846230 or email david.tyers@gmail.com.

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Bears everywhere at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm

f you go down to Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm you’re in for a BIG surprise..! Get set for adventure this season with our brand new Bear habitat – Andean Adventure! Bring your lunch and have a teddy bears picnic of your own near our 2 acre paradise for Spectacled Bears, you won’t be disappointed! Although spring weather can be a mixed affair, a visit to Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in Bristol doesn’t rely on perfect conditions – come and see why we’re known as the ‘all day all weather’ attraction!

With a host of impressive animals indoors and outdoors, including our African elephants, white rhino, feisty big cats and gentle giraffes you’ll be amazed at the variety of nature you’ll see within our sprawling 110 acre park. Alongside the amazing animals, a day out at Noah’s Ark offers families extensive indoor play and exhibits, perfect if the weather doesn’t quite meet expectations! Bring the family along today to Bristol’s award-winning attraction with full heating for all play and eating areas! Enjoy 15 exciting adventure play areas, an indoor Animal Village and covered Animal Show Pens. We now offer over 25,000 square feet of heated covered areas to make your visit more enjoyable. Noah’s Ark offers incredible up-close daily animal experiences, including the popular Animal Show and seeing the lions and tigers being fed during the daily ‘Big Cat Talk’. Discover for yourself why we’ve been awarded the Trip Advisor ‘Certificate of Excellence’ for the 3rd year running, with over 80% strongly positive reviews from satisfied visitors. For a fantastic family day out, walk beside natures giants at Noah’s Ark this season. Make the most of discounted online prices by buying tickets before you travel, find out more and plan your perfect visit at www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk.

What’s On What’s On Regular Events WEDNESDAY CONT...

Portishead Community Choir 8-9.30pm Avon Way Hall. Tel 01275 814220 Portishead Running Club 7.00pm Ladies only www.portisheadrunningclub.co.uk Fibromyalgia Support Group Last Wed each mth (not Aug or Dec) 10.30am Folk Hall Beth 01275 848698 Hash House Harriers 7.15 pm www.bristolhash.org.uk Te. 01275 399707 Gordano Probus Club Second Wed each mth Clarence House John Hewett 01275 398706 Gentle Exercise Portishead Methodist Church 1.30pm Kate 07800 743305 Spiritualists Brampton Pre-school 7.30pm Tel. 843744 margaretrobbins@hotmail.co.uk Gordano Valley 41 Club fourth Wed each mth The Royal Inn Keith Fallows 01275 817258 Computer Training One-to-one for older people Portishead Library £2 per week 0845 643 4621 Portishead Floral Art Society Third Wed each mth Somerset Hall 7.30pm Valerie Marshall 01275 374201 Town Council Second Wed each mth Folk Hall 7.30pm visit the town council website or call 847078 Learn Barn Dance Tunes Clapton in Gordano 6.30pm - 9.30pm Tel. Jill 01275 847909 Painting for Pleasure ladies watercolour painting novice group 1.30-4.30pm North Weston Hall 01275 373957 Quiz Night The Albion in Bristol Road in aid of MacMillan Cancer Care,9pm Entry £1pp Teams up to 6 people

THURSDAY

Portishead Running Club 7.00pm www.portisheadrunningclub.co.uk Muskrats Jazz Band First Thurs each month 8.30pm at Clarence House. Entry £3 Rubber Bridge Club Second/third & fourth Thurs. The Ship Inn, Down Road 7-10pm Contact: I. Nugent 01275 817791 Gordano Breakfast Rotary Club Alt Thurs Brewers Fayre 7.15am millsjohnf@gmail.com tel. 01275 845996 Portishead Macular Group Last Thurs each mth 2-4 pm Folk Hall. Hazel 845238 or Jeff 219657 Portishead Probus 73 Third Wed each mth 12 noon Clarence House John Massey 01275 814249 Clarence Nomads Skittles Clarence House High Brian 07772 801130 Portishead Choral Society 7.30-9.15pm St Joseph’s RC Church secretary@ portisheadchoral.co.uk 849278 Lighthouse Café St Nicholas Church, Nore Road 2pm to 4pm

Helicopter Museum hosts WWII Hangar Dance

s part of ‘Museums at Night’, a national cultural initiative, Weston’s Helicopter Museum is throwing open its doors for a very special evening of jive dancing and swing music. Tickets are now on sale for the popular annual charity event, which features a live performance by swinging sensations ‘The Hot Tin Roofs’. Museum Manager Lee Mills said: “During the evening our aircraft hangars will rock to the sounds of WWII era music and American swing, while our guests dance the night away in an authentic aviation hangar setting with real historic aircraft and wartime weaponry and decoration. “All our volunteers will be dressed up in period costumes ranging from Spitfire Pilots and Land Girls to American G. I’s. There will also be a licensed wine bar serving drinks and refreshments throughout the evening and a complimentary buffet - with no fear of wartime rationing!” Smart dress is requested with period attire optional, so if anybody is looking for the opportunity to dress up in 1940s style or dust off the old flight jacket or poodle skirt, this is the ideal opportunity. The event will take place on Saturday May 14 from 7:30pm to midnight. Tickets are £14,

which includes the evening buffet, and can be purchased from The Helicopter Museum on 01934 635227. The Helicopter Museum is a Registered Charity and houses the World’s largest collection of rotor craft.

Gordano Probus Club meeting

ohn Green will be speaking to the Gordano Probus Club on the subject of ‘Bristol and the Zinc Industry’. The club holds meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at Clarence House in Portishead High Street. Meetings start at 12.30pm for lunch at 1pm. If you are a retired man and wish to find out more about the club, please contact the Secretary Mr John Hewett on 01275 398706.

Portishead PACT wants to hear from you

o you have a local community issue you would like to discuss? If so, please come along to the next meeting of the Partners and Communities Together (PACT) committee. PACT meetings provide an opportunity for members of the public to speak with the agencies that work in the local area, including the Neighbourhood Policing Team, Traffic Enforcement and Council and Housing representatives. All members of the community are welcome to come along and raise any issues or concerns, or bring the committee up-to-date with happenings in their local area. The next PACT meeting will be held on Thursday May 26 from 7pm to 8:30pm at The Folk Hall in Portishead.

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Family fun to celebrate Portishead Youth Centre

016 marks 50 years since Portishead Youth Centre first opened its doors. To celebrate, a Family Fun day will be held on Saturday May 21. A host of activities will be on offer throughout the day, including games, stalls, face painting and a raﬄe and cake sale. The centre’s outdoor area will provide space for inflatables and a climbing wall. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Kim Dodd, Assistant Centre Manager, says: “This community fair promises to be a really fun day and it’s a great opportunity for us to mark the achievement of 50 years working with young people in Portishead.” The ongoing celebrations will also feature a public exhibition which will be held throughout May, recounting the work of the centre over the last 50 years. In the coming months Radio Dynamic, the centre’s very own radio station, is also planning to broadcast a series of shows with music and news from each of the last five decades. For more information on the forthcoming festivities, please visit www.portisheadyouthcentre.co.uk or go to the Portishead Youth Centre Facebook page.

The Great Run comes to Bristol

he new Great Bristol 10k, will take place on May 15. Previously known as the runbristol 10k, the event follows a largely flat route and will share much of its course with the well-established half marathon, starting and finishing in Bristol’s historic harbourside. The course will also take in the stunning Avon Gorge and twice pass under Brunel’s famous Clifton suspension bridge, finishing off on Anchor Road. Also new for 2016 is the Great Bristol Family Mile. Children aged

three and over can take part in the mile distance with their friends, family and siblings. It’s a great way to get youngsters involved and all children who cross the finish line will be rewarded with their very own medal. Bristol Children’s Hospital charity, The Grand Appeal has been nominated as the official local charity of the event and participants will be encouraged to fundraise for this cause. For more information visit: www.greatrun. org.

What’s On Regular Events THURSDAY CONT...

Portishead Camera Club Redcliffe Bay Hall 7.30pm www.portisheadcameraclub.co.uk 01275 818152

FRIDAY

Country Market Friday 9.45-10.45am Folk Hall, High St. Social Dance First Friday every mth 8-11.30pm Somerset Hall £4 Sandra 01275 831884 Gordano Society - local history group Second Friday each mth Portishead Methodist Church 7.30pm 845337 Portishead Film First Fri each mth Jubilee Centre 7.30pm £5 www.portisheadfilm.org.uk 07504 855167 Clarence Nomads Skittles Clarence House High Brian 07772 801130 Portishead Players first Friday each mth Impero Lounge 8pm Wendy 07970 011953 Portishead Cruse Bereavement Care Last Fri each mth 10.30- 12pm Wesley Ctre Portishead Methodist Church Stroke Drop in Centre First Fri each mth Clarence House 10.30-12.30pm Lori 01275 818492 lorraine.rowsell@virgin.net Golden Oldies Singing group Jubilee Hall, Slade Road 10.30am-11.30am www.golden-oldies.org.uk

SATURDAY

Farmers Market Second Sat of the month 9am-12.30pm at the Piazza by Waitrose Councillor’s Surgery Reyna Knight, first Sat each month10-12pm Portishead Library LLaDs – Lads,Lasses and Dads & children 0-7 yrs 1st & 2nd Sat 10.30-noon David 840245 Tina 847696 Redcliffe Bay Horticultural Society 2nd Sat each mth Queens Rd Methodist Church Hall 7.30pm Hazel 845238

SUNDAY

Quiz Night Clarence House 8pm. Teams of up to five people @ £1 per person Quaker 10.30-11.30am Worship St Mary’s Rd 07526 431879 Teenagers’ Chill and Chat Third Sun each mth. School yr 9+ 6.30-8pm at Portishead Rectory 846230.

OTHER

Portishead Players Amateur drama enthusiasts Wendy 01275 818802 enquiries@portishead-players.org.uk Portishead Senior Forum Campaign on issues affecting older people 01275 842783 Diabetes Support Group Portishead medical Group, Wyndham Way. Call the health centre 841630 Portishead Horticultural Society Linda 07989 140367 / 01275 817350 www.portisheadhorticultural.org.uk

What’s On

1940s themed festival returns

he Dig For Victory Show returns to The North Somerset Showground, Wraxall, on Saturday, June 11-Sunday, June 12. The 1940s themed weekend festival is run entirely by volunteers and supports two charities in 2016; Walking With The Wounded and Weston Hospicecare. Visitors can celebrate the ‘Best of British’ and life in the 40s with re-enactors demonstrating what life was like in wartime Britain, an exhibition of more than 200 original restored vehicles including the iconic Sherman tank, vintage stalls, farmyard animals, a children’s trail, live music, dance lessons, historical speakers, Spitfire flypast and more. On the children’s trail, children tour the festival stopping off to send a coded message, write with a typewriter and look through a periscope. New for this year’s show is a free children’s music and dance workshop.

The Black Horse 14th Century Inn

The show has a range of Somerset produce for visitors, ice cream from Devon and tea and crumpets from the Ministry of Food. Tickets to the festival are discounted on-line and are available from www.digforvictoryshow. com.

Come Dancing

Strictly Fun Come Dancing with Bob and Wendy takes place at Avon Way Hall and Portbury Village Hall. From beginners to intermediate and advanced, classed include Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Tango, Cha Cha, Rumba and Jive.

15th May – 8pm - Pete Sharp 22nd May – 3pm - Slapface and The Hoagies

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ou are invited to an hour of deeper conversation on the theme “Healing - is it Science, Art or Faith?” There are many aspects to health and healing and you are invited to come along whatever your background. Different views, shared in friendship, will enrich the conversation and new visitors are always welcome. If you would like to join the discussion please go along to the Portishead Library meeting room on Tuesday May 10 from 7:30 to 8:30pm. For more information visit www.bahai.org or contact Viv Craig 07870 447279.

Speakeasy welcomes the Jazz Giants

MONDAYS North Weston Village Hall, Clevedon Road, 5.30 pm & 7.30 pm with Angela 01275 849638

TUESDAYS Clarence House Social Club, Cla High Street, 9:30 & 11:30 am with Angela 01275 849638

ormed in 2012, the Jazz Giants are the brainchild of internationally renowned trombonist, vocalist and showman, Kevin Grenfell. The fabulous five-piece ensemble is fronted by Grenfell and features some of Europe’s most accomplished musicians; Mat Palmer on clarinet and saxophone, Simon Banks on piano and vocals, Jools on drums/percussion and Jim Swinerton on the double bass. The Jazz Giants perform traditional swing, mainstream and boogie woogie jazz and have very rapidly established a firm reputation, performing at major festivals, clubs and theatres in the UK and Europe and having been voted “Best new band“ at the hugely successful Abersoch Jazz Festival. To enjoy this high-energy and hugely entertaining ensemble, come along to Clarence House on Friday May 27. Doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8.30pm. Admission is £9 on the door. For ticket reservations, phone Kate Sheridan 01275 848391 or email katespeakeasy@hotmail.co.uk.

WEDNESDAYS St Josephs Hall, West Hill, 5.30pm & 7.30 pm with Denise 07812 840251

THURSDAYS St Josephs Hall, West Hill, 9.30 am with Denise 07812 840251 SATURDAY PWMC - The Sports Bar & Venue, Slade Road, BS20 6BW 9.30 am with Ali 07714 420476

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What’s On

Call for beach clean volunteers

eople are becoming increasingly aware of the impact their life has on the environme style nt. As a resident of our town, nowhere is this impa ct more evident than at the Po rtishead foreshore. On Saturday May 15 , Gordano Valley Church volun teers will be working along the tid with the goal of cleari eline ng the Lake Grounds be ach of inorganic litter - the vast majority of which ha s been brought in by succe ssive tides. The group is looking for willing volunteers to join and help to make a sm them all difference to the enjoy ment of this lovely area. For more details ple ase contact the office on 01275 847032, email admin@ gvc. org.uk or df@gvc.org. uk or go along to the main me eti on Sunday at 10.30am ng in Gordano School.

Portishead Jazz Club

he Jazz Club, hoste d by the Muskrats Jazz Band , is now in its sixth year an d starts a season of themed evenings on the first Thursday of ea ch Clarence House ve month at its nu The celebrations kic e. k May 5 with ‘Jazz -S off on Thursday acre (Down by the River d & Secular sid and on Thursday Ju e to Dr Jazz)’ ne 2, to mark the six-year anniversa ry, there will be a 1920’s evening. The Muskrats are a seven piece traditional jazz ba nd and have entertained the loc al community for over 10 years. The jazz evenings sta and admission is jus rt at 8.30pm t £3. There is a space for dancing if the mood takes you - otherwise sit back and sip your drinks at the cand lelit tables.

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Sale to raise funds for St Peter and St Paul Church

Bargain Day will take pla Village Hall to help tow ce in Weston-in-Gordano ards the cost of roof gutter repairs to the and historic 12th century church. There will be plants for sale as well as sta lls selling ‘as new’ clothes, prints and books. Visitors wi ll also be able to take the oppo rtunity to relax over a delicious Ploughman’s lunch. The event will take pla ce on Saturday May 14 between 12 and 2pm. Ample parking will be avail able in the field below the churc h - just follow the sig ns.

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Competition and Pets

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Congratulations to Chris Fear of Portishead who wins £10 for the April Sudoku. Foodies Festival competition winner The winner of the pair of tickets for the Foodies Festival is Marilyn Withey. Marilyn correctly spotted the chef’s hat hiding on page 31 of the April edition of Gordano Living.

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: Fresh blood from donor cats and dogs is hard to come by. Vale Vets have created a blood donor register for cats and dogs, to promote awareness and recruit prospective new blood donors. Blood transfusions are used in the treatment of conditions such as anaemia and bone marrow diseases. Transfusions are also vital for replacing blood loss from severe injury, such as road traffic accidents. For your pet to become a blood donor it needs to be: • Aged between 1 and 8 years of age • A cat weighing over 4kg, or a dog weighing over 25kg • Healthy and fully vaccinated and never travelled abroad

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In our Blood Donor Clinic, we will collect a tiny sample of blood to determine the blood-type, record it, and talk to you about the process of donating. If a patient matching your pet’s blood type is in need of a transfusion, you may be contacted to attend the hospital with your pet for donation. We are in desperate need of new donors. If you think your pet could be a potential life saver please telephone Vale Vets on 01275 847 400.

Sport

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he Portishead Try-a-Tri is a yearly event and it is tailor-made for beginners, especially firsttimers, at the sport of triathlon. With manageable distances and the combination of a pool swim and a flat run course, it is a great way to get a taste of the UK’s fastest growing endurance sport. The event is organised by the UK Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team, who have been promoting sporting events in the UK since the late 1970s. The event includes a swim of 264m in Portishead Open Air Pool, a 17k bike course between Portishead Esplanade and Clevedon and a 4k run, which follows a flat three-lap circuit of the Lake Grounds. Try-a-Tri takes place on Sunday May 29 at 8am. The entry fee is £34.50 but there are a limited number of free entries available to those who can bring helpers to the race to act as marshals at the swimming pool and finish line. For more information visit: uk.srichinmoyraces.org/triathlon or contact Garga Chamberlain on 0770 2410797

leven-year-old Amy Owen has won the accolade of the best climber in her age group in the whole of the South West region. Amy, who goes to St Peter’s School, has competed in the national finals of the BMC Youth Climbing Series for several years running, coming 19th in the country at her first national final and 25th last year when she was the youngest competitor in her age bracket. She trains at Undercover Rock in St Werburghs, Bristol; a great facility where the coaches are really bringing out Amy’s natural ability. Dad Jamie says: “Amy was always a climber. She was climbing out of her cot at 10-months and at three years she was climbing everything! When she was six, my wife Kirsty took her to a climbing taster session and she was hooked.” Amy has always excelled at sport when playing football for Portishead Girls she scored a whopping 57 goals in her first season. Football is taking a back seat for now though as Amy focuses on her climbing, training three times a week and loving every minute. This year Amy is planning to try outdoor climbing for the first time and at such a young age, her future looks bright. Once again she is set to compete in the grand final of the BMC Youth Climbing Series in Edinburgh and we wish her all the best.

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Education

Clifton High School Nursery to Junior Schools

lifton High School is based in the heart of Clifton Village teaching boys and girls from 3-18. The school is set in beautiful grounds, with a south facing aspect that is leafy and sunny. It puts a real emphasis on its environment, ensuring pupils make the most of the outdoors. It has created wildflower meadows, developed a mature wildlife garden, has its own pond for supervised wildlife encounters it even keeps its own bees. From Nursery through to the Junior School, visitors are touched and impressed by what a happy, vibrant and caring place Clifton High School is. It has a warm welcoming feel that is

friendly and reassuring for both parents and children. Class sizes are small, in the Nursery School and Reception the typical staff/child ratio is 1:9 and children are taught by specialist teachers and experienced, well qualified teaching assistants. There is a real emphasis on learning being exciting and fun, and pupils are motivated, inquisitive and enthusiastic learners who embrace the opportunities life has to offer. The school enjoys an enviable reputation for the breadth of extra-curricular activities that are available. For most parents, the attractiveness of Clifton High lies in its focus on the individual and it has a reputation for the outstanding quality of its pastoral care. Children are not pigeon-holed or pushed in the same direction; the school celebrates the individuality of its boys and girls. Children flourish in an environment where they can be themselves and they

proactively look for hidden talents, providing a more rounded holistic education. To find out more about Clifton High School come to one of their open mornings. Alternatively, visit www.cliftonhigh.bristol. sch.uk or contact the Admissions Registrar on 0117 933 9087 or email admisisons@cliftonhigh.bristol.sch.uk.

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he Queen’s Bentley Mulsanne limousine has gone on sale for just under £200,000 on Auto Trader recently. This rolling piece of history was reserved for exclusive use by the Monarch during a two-year period from 2012 to 2014 when the Bentley was retired from Royal duties. The Mulsanne was used by the Queen during her Diamond Jubilee celebrations and for a unique visit to 10 Downing Street where she attended her firstever cabinet meeting with Prime Minister, David Cameron, who greeted her on her arrival. The limousine was first prepared and registered by Bentley in Crewe at its headquarters for exclusive use by the Queen. The Royal wheels features several upgrades including walnut burr veneered picnic tables, door panels and rear quarter vanity mirrors. There are embroidered Bentley emblems to all seats and the car runs on optional 21-inch classic alloy wheels. The interior boasts a full leather interior, air conditioning, driver information system and

satellite navigation system, which still has Windsor set as the home address. The Mulsanne is powered by a massive 6.75-litre engine with over 500bhp and is capable of dashing to 60mph in just over five seconds. The Bentley is capable of hitting a top speed of 184mph, which would ensure her Majesty would never be late to any of her many pressing engagements. This Ex-Royal Household Bentley Mulsanne covered less than 5,000 miles during its two-year service with the Queen and is now offered in immaculate condition having covered a total of 5,826 miles.

he South West Coast Run, now in its 53rd year, will return to North Somerset on Sunday, May 8. The event, which is organised by the Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s (VMCC) Bristol Section, welcomes motorcycles and cars of any age and type and follows a route with no adverse gradients. Participants meet at 10am for an 11am start at Failand Village Hall and can follow one of two routes; a 47 mile short route or a 60 mile long route. The short route will broadly follow the original route with a coffee stop at Portishead and lunch at the Salthouse Fields in Clevedon. In the afternoon everyone meets back at the hall for signing-off with the presentation of class awards at 3.30pm. All finishers will receive a commemorative award.

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ocal Funeral Director Julie McCarthy has stepped into the shoes of well-known and respected Funeral Director Peter Connell, who recently retired. Julie, a fully qualified Principal Funeral Director has worked within Co-operative Funeralcare for the last seven years in Weston-super-Mare. When Peter, having sold the business to the Co-operative a number of years ago, decided to retire, Julie was the obvious choice to become the designated Funeral Director for Portishead. For Portishead-based Julie it is something of a homecoming. She says: “I am pleased to be working within the community in Portishead. I hope that as people get to know the new team here they will find us to be approachable, friendly and supportive.” Julie will be joined by qualified Funeral Arrangers Linda Hignell and Jane Yates, who are both from Portishead and have worked for the company for a number of years. The new team will continue to offer the exemplary service for which the company is known and do everything necessary to provide sensitive and professional support when it is most needed. Julie says: “The business will continue to operate as it always has and having local people at the helm, we will always put the community of Portishead at the forefront of what we do.” The company will continue to hold a Bereavement Support Group every Tuesday, which will be supported by existing colleague Patsy Roach, who has many years of experience. To find out more about the Bereavement Group, Funeral Services provided or request a brochure please call 01275 849239.

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onathan Hughes of Portishead’s Vibration Studio has won the Herbalife Nutrition Level 10 Body Transformation Challenge. The motivational challenge encourages you to reach your own personal fitness goals, whether you are aiming to lose weight or body fat or gain lean muscle. It is open to anyone using the Herbalife products and working with their own coach. Entrants receive full support, including a customised programme and nutritional education to ensure the best possible results in the allocated 90 days. The challenge runs locally, regionally and nationally, with the highest achievers regionally having a chance to win thousands of pounds in prizes at a national event. Jonathan says: “This is a great challenge to help you achieve your ultimate goals. I have clients entered for the next wave where they can win £350.” To achieve your own personal body transformation and potentially win up to £10,000 in prizes contact Jonathan on 01275 390604

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n Saturday April 9 Slimming World consultant Ali Johnson was able to proudly announce to members of her group that they had won the “Warm and Friendly Award” for the whole of the North Somerset West district for March 2016. The accolade is given to the group with the highest combined total of average weight loss for new members, average weight loss for existing members, the highest number of new members joining in a month and the highest retention of members in the same period. Winning this award is a particularly big achievement given that the group is the newest in the whole district. After losing two and a half stones with Slimming World, Ali was so inspired. She says: “I want to help others who feel like I felt this time last year. I feel like a totally different person. If I can do this, anyone can!” It was this belief that led Ali to become a Slimming World consultant and open a new group in Portishead back in January. The group meets every Saturday at 9.30am in PWMC - The BS20 Sports Bar & Venue, Slade Road, Portishead and has grown week on week. On day one there were 27 new members and now there are 50 regulars and Ali will be looking into opening a double session within the next few months. For more information regarding becoming a member of Ali’s Saturday morning group, please call 07714 420476 or email alijohnsonsw@gmail.com. Further group information is also available on her Facebook page “Slimming World Portishead Saturday Page” or online at www.slimmingworld.com/ slimwithalijohnson

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Exercise of the Month: Alternating Barbell Shoulder Press with Press Behind the Neck by Matt Bembridge Every month top personal trainer Matt Bembridge, AKA Gym Professor, provides advice for those who work out. This month he oﬀers advice on hip thrusts. his has long been one of my favourite exercises for shoulders: Alternating Barbell Shoulder Press with Press Behind the Neck. Many perform one exercise or the other, but I’ve seldom seen it performed alternating between the two exercises, which is great for improving strength and control of the whole shoulder complex, deltoids and rotator cuff muscles, provided there’s no contraindications. The premise is simple, starting in an orthodox position for Barbell Shoulder Press (preferably standing, rather than seated), with the barbell at shoulder height, press the bar overhead, as usual, moving your head/ torso backward slightly, out of the bar’s path. Then, lower the bar behind your head, slightly moving your head/

torso forward, out of the bar’s path. Press the bar overhead. Bring it back down in front to assume the start-position. Repeat. The extra requirement of the shoulders rotator cuff muscles to control the stability of the joint through the transition of the lift is fairly substantial, compared to an orthodox shoulder press. For this reason, I recommend lifting only half to 2/3 of a usual shoulder pressing weight and performing a minimum of 8-10 FULL-repetitions, which, from experience, you may find easier counting to 16-20...counting each overhead press as 1-repetition. I like to perform this exercise with a barbell or using a Smith Machine, both variations are worth trying. The Alternating Barbell Shoulder Press with Press Behind the Neck has many merits and should be considered above many ego lifts and fashionable lifts. For a video demonstration, please visit Matt’s free resource www.GymProfessor.com.

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his year’s annual Midnight Walk in aid of St Peter’s Hospice is set to be more fun and colourful than ever before with a brand new carnival theme for 2016. Bristol’s most popular fundraising event will return to the city on Saturday, July 9, when hundreds of women from across Bristol and the South West will take to the streets for a five mile or 10 mile night time walk around the city. This year, in a nod to the Rio Olympics, organisers have planned a carnival themed event, which will feature local Samba and Afro-Brazilian dancers and participants will be encouraged to dress in carnival attire with feathers and bright colours. Taking in all the sights of Bristol including the ss Great Britain, the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Harbourside, the seventh annual Midnight Walk event aims to raise in excess of £100,000 for terminal patient care in Bristol and will kick off at 10.30pm from Ashton Gate Stadium. St Peter’s Hospice events fundraiser Maria del Carmen Moon Park said: “The Midnight Walk is our most well-attended fundraiser and has become one of the most popular events in the Bristol calendar over the past few years because of its fun atmosphere. “It’s great to see groups of friends and family come together, dress up and sing and dance their way around the route. With two distances to choose from, this is an event that anyone can take part in. It’s not competitive at all, but it’s a great achievement to complete. “With the added element of the Carnival theme this year, we’re expecting a huge turnout! The ladies always put great effort into wearing pink so I can’t wait to see the

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Allotment Virgins - May 2016 by Lori Rowsell

Lori Rowsell and her family have been sharing their allotment experiences with Gordano Living readers ever since they were first allocated a plot at Gertie Gales allotments in North Weston back in 2011. In return for her regular blog, Gordano Living has made a monthly donation to the Portishead Stroke Group. Lori experienced a stroke when she was in her forties and was instrumental in setting up the group, which oﬀers practical advice and support for stroke survivors and carers. The group runs a dropin café at Clarence House in Portishead from 10:30am on the first Friday of each month.

he fifth anniversary of Allotment Virgins! Who would have believed that we could witter on about allotments for five years? (don’t answer that). It’s been amazing and a great thing to do. More and more people comment on recent pieces or recipes and we’ve had loads of laughs and not too many tears. But all good things come to an end and a fifth anniversary is a good point to say goodbye from the Allotment Virgins. It’s hard to know what to write in the final instalment but in the hope we can help future allotmenteers (still loving that

word) here’s our top ten tips: Read several books/articles, get the basics under your belt then try to stick to one trusted one like our ‘mate’ Alan. Remember what you actually like to eat! We’ve grown many things simply because we panicked at the garden centre or we’ve received veg kits for Christmas pressies.

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pring has been really busy at Mike Taylor’s and we have been absolutely rushed off our feet. That said, our new IT system has really helped us cope with the extra workload. We have enjoyed seeing all the old customers and have welcomed many new ones. We are tucked away in the back streets of Nailsea at Unit 6, Southfield Road Trading Estate, so no one sees us in passing, but the word is spreading and our customer base is growing. For everyone the first cut was a bit of a struggle as the grass was very long after the mild wet winter. However thereafter the night-time temperature

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ortishead Kitchens would like to thank the people of Portishead and beyond for their continued support since they opened. The company’s Kestrel Court studio provides a relaxing space in which to browse and have a chat over a coffee, while viewing the extensive range of kitchens and bedrooms and learning more about the latest culinary innovations. Portishead Kitchens offer an end-to-end service, including consultation, project management and installation and they have built up a well-deserved reputation for their excellent aftersales service. This is one of the many reasons why customers choose an independent company and many happy clients have rediscovered the joys of dealing with a local business - no call centres, no waiting on the phone - just a local number and a team who are always available to chat about any aspect of the process and any concerns. Owners Chris and Anna like to keep it local too, using local suppliers and services where possible. The company’s team of dedicated tradesmen are all from the area and have many years Jenny’s Curtains and Blinds of experience in their chosen field. So the question is, if you can get such a Hand made at an affordable price. quality product and great service locally, A complete service with that personal touch. why would you go anywhere else? ROMAN BLINDS Visit Portishead Kitchens at 5 Kestrel VENETIAN BLINDS Court, Harbour Road, Portishead, VERTICAL BLINDS call 01275 390567 or see www. portisheadkitchens.co.uk or Portishead of all types and sizes. Home visit for FREE estimate. Kitchens on Facebook to view recently Advice on design, materials and fixings. completed projects.

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few months ago I warned you that there was a cyber-crime wave coming, and sure enough it arrived with many people being scammed for small to medium amounts of money. The ones that really hit the news however were the big companies that lost data such as TalkTalk and Sony. You may be thinking that you are quite safe as maybe you are not a customer of these big organisations, but this could not be further from the truth. You see they may not have stolen your details, but what they did get was millions and millions of passwords. Now maybe by themselves these passwords are useless, and on the surface of it this may seem to be true, but what this does is it enables the criminals to discover what the most popular passwords are. It seems that humans are creatures of habit, and although we think we are being original in fact many of us use exactly the same passwords. The top 10 passwords in use are 123456, pa#sword, 12345678, 1234, p#ssy, 12345, dragon, qwerty, 696969, and mustang. This is just the tip of the iceberg with a little searching online you can easily find the top 10,000 passwords, and I would hazard a guess that you will probably find at least one of your passwords in this list.

Did you know that the average computer can test over one hundred million passwords per second, so don’t think that just because your password is near the end of the top 10,000 that it won’t be easy to find. So how do you select a secure password? Looking at the top 10 we can see that just numbers or dictionary words are useless, in fact words with numbers or other characters such as pa#sword are also useless. The only way to be in with a chance is to create a complex password. If you go to www.strongpasswordgenerator. com you can generate a great password, the only problem is that you probably will need to write it down somewhere because strong passwords are difficult to remember. Remember to be safe online and start changing your key passwords today, especially your email and social media passwords as these are the easiest to access. In the last few weeks we have seen many people receiving calls from what appear to be TalkTalk representatives, if you are a TalkTalk customer you may be easily fooled by these con artists. They already know your name, your address and your TalkTalk account number, because they stole this information from TalkTalk.

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here’s no doubt it’s a virtual minefield out there. Plenty of companies will promise you a ‘fully responsive’ website (that’s one that beautifully re-jigs itself for massive screens, mobiles and tablets), but they will need to utilise both the skills of a designer and developer to deliver the goods; cue that expensive bill. Some web design companies also make big promises that they can’t keep - like your website’s on-page Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) will get you page one on Google, but if there are 500,000 ‘Underwater Basket Weavers’ with a website in Portishead I don’t suggest you hold your breath (unless you’re already under the water and weaving away furiously). If you had your website done a few years’ ago, I hate to tell you this but it’s probably already out-of-date and lacking the functionality and content that Google requires to get you seen. I’m Kate - an Art Director and Copywriter, with over fifteen years’ experience in the ad and design industry. I’m also a bit of a coding geek and social media ninja, with a love of the Wordpress content management system and its capabilities. I particularly love helping small business start-ups with the whole package (including branding) and once everything is done, I’m here to give you tutorials on how to do your website updates yourself, help you build your list, send out automated newsletters, tweet to your heart’s content and share the love on Instagram (if that’s your thing). I can design a fully responsive website for you from as little as £400, depending on the navigation and functionality required. As a trained advertising ‘creative’ I’m also full of quirky marketing ideas that could give your business the edge over the competition. If you love penguins and don’t mind Liverpool supporters (!), visit my website at http://www.katetierney.net to find out more. My latest project and happy client is http://www.portisheadparent.co.uk.

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Each month Ali Redwood of Tax Assist Accountants in Portishead answers some of your business and accountancy related questions.

I’ve heard about these dividend tax changes coming in. I run my own limited company, should I be doing anything about it?

Under the present rules, dividends have been the preferred way for business owners to pay themselves because they are paid net of a notional 10 per cent tax credit. This tax credit effectively meant basic rate taxpayers could enjoy their dividends tax-free. But in the Summer Budget, it was announced that from April 2016 the tax credit would be replaced by a Dividend Tax Allowance of £5,000. Dividend income over the Allowance will be liable for tax at the basic rate of 7.5 per cent, 32.5 per cent for the higher rate and 38.1 per cent for the additional rate. Even under the new regime, dividends are still taxed at lower rates than other income and will continue not to attract National Insurance. But many people will see a rise in their tax bill. The effects of the dividend allowance are far reaching and planning what your company will pay you from April 2016 requires much more care and planning. I would therefore strongly encourage you to seek the advice of a professional. We would be happy to help

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Business Directory A-G ACCOUNTANTS Haines Watts Accountant Portishead Tel 01275 848550 Tax Assist Portishead Tel Ali on 01275 390596 ACUPUNCTURE Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, 01275 818303 ADVENTURE PARK Cattle Country Berkeley Tel 01453 810510 BALCONIES Beauford Glass Balconies Tel 01275 563320 / 07810 481131 BATHROOMS Beau Bathrooms & Plumbing Portishead Tel Dan 07733 104017 Bespoke Bathrooms Portishead Tel 07790 950351 Bootwater Bathrooms Portishead Tel 01275 844580 Future Bathrooms , Harbour Rd ,Phead Tel 01275 844487

COUNSELLORS Clevedon Counselling , Paul Welcomme Tel 0774 829 5253 CUSTOM ORTHOTICS Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, Tel: 01275 818303 CURTAINS & BLINDS Jennys Curtains & Blinds Clevedon Tel 01275 876133 / 07801 462346 DANCE Come Dancing Tel 01275 848784 / 07971 927077 Portishead Le Roc Call Heather on 07909 063624 Stage Coach Portishead Tel 01179 532500 DENTIST

BABY ACTIVITIES Baby Ballett Folk Hall Portishead Baby Sensory Tickenham Tel 07966 532987 Jolly Babies Tel 01275 847083 BEAUTY THERAPIST Natural Beauty, Cabstand, Tel; 01275 845444 Sun Flower Beauty Treatments Tel 07702 961436 Fres-shh non surgical cosmetic enhancement, Tel 07920 441557 Phase Beauty Fay Clegg Tel 07891 080121 Semi Perminant Make up Bueatiful Me Tel 01275 848712 / 07725 759019 Semi Perminant Make Up Hannah French Tel 07581 346361 BEAUTY SALON Beauty at Kellianne`s Portishead Tel 07973 940554 Robert John Natural Beauty, Portishead, Tel 01275 842177 What`s Beauty Portishead Tel Kelly 01275 338411 / 07771 526577 BLINDS UK Blinds Tel 01275 858779 / 07748 400025 BUILDERS A J Read Tel Phead 01275 849637 / 07974 095365 Foxall Building Tel 01275 847594 / 07802 365951 NCM Properrty Services Tel 0117 9614060 / 07900 955774 Richwood Construction James Tel 07799 821 652 or Paul 07896 242 169 Mark Purnell Building Services Tel: 01275 840321/ 07976 288330

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

BUILDERS MERCHANTS Carey`s DIY Phead Tel 01275 843468 / 398930 BUTCHERS Sheepway Meats. Sheepway Portishead Tel 01275 397000 CAFE The Lighthouse Cafe, St Barnabas Centre, Tel: 01275 846230 CAR RENTAL Ryans Car Rentals Portishead Tel 01275 849 981’`= CAR SALES USED Tickenham Garage Stone Batch Tickenham Tel 01275 852035 CARPENTERS Christopher Jones Carpentry & Property Tel: 01275 818248 / 07971 479754 H & H Carpentry Portishead Tel 01275 847569 Hughes Carpentry Portishead Tel 01275 844899 / 07878 770921 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 T & L Carpets High St Phead Tel 01275 847548 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING A Cleaning Service Ltd Call Nick 07812 730346

01275 848785/07759 218871 Hamiltons Electrical Tel 07554 001653 ELECTRICAL REPAIRS D & G Appliance Repairs Tel 01275 401715 / 544003 ESTATE AGENTS Clifton’s, Kestral Court, Portishead, Tel: 01275 844434 Connells Estate Agents Phead Tel 01275 397464 Ocean Estate Agents High St Phead Tel 01275 844441 Westcoast Properties High Street Portishead, Tel:01275 849362 FENCING Advanced Fencing & Landscaping Tel 07519 354287 Avrils Fencing Clevedon Tel 01275 400155 Dales Fencing Tel 01275 540112 / 07727 958271 Dave Home Maintenace & Fencing Tel: 0777 8003615 FIREPLACES The Grate Indoors Clevedon Tel 01275 341885

CATTERY Kara Farmhouse Cattery Hewish Tel 01934 876246

FISH & CHIPS Blue Sea Fish Bar The Precinct Phead Tel 01275 845810

CENTRAL HEATING AGW Gas, Gas and Plumbing Services, Tel: 01275 846437

FISHING TACKLE Reel Fun The Marina Portishead Tel 01275 848652 / 1

CHILDMINDERS Portishead Childminders Tel 0777 550 6884

FITNESS Matt Bembridge Personal Trainer www.mattbembridge.co.uk, Tel 07794 756627 Vibration Studio Kestrel Crt Tel 01275 390604

CHILD NURSERY The Nursery Phead Tel 0117 3082274 CHIMNEY SWEEP Squire Sweep Tel Michael 01275 568056 / 07504 253467

FUEL & HEATING SPECIALIST Tincknell Fuels Ltd Tel 01749 683911

CHINESE MEDICINE Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, Tel: 01275 818303

FUNERAL DIRECTORS F H Hallidays Portishead Tel 01275 842120 Peter J Connell Funeral Directors Portishead Tel 01275 849239

CHIROPRACTOR Harbourside Chiropractic Clinic Portishead Tel 01275 390630 Portishead Chiropractic Clinic Ltd Tel 01275 840055

FURNITURE Orchards ,Nailsea Tel 01275 855936

CHURCH Gordano Valley Church Portishead Tel: 01275 847032 CLEANERS Anne Cleans Houses, Tel: 07855 651831 CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, Tel:01275 81830 COMPUTER SALES AND SUPPORT Nortech Computers Tel 01275 818699 T-Byte, Servicing, repairs, training and support, Tel; 01275 814015 COMPUTER REPAIRS The Wicked Imp Co Phead Tel 07855 52301

GARAGE DOORS Up & Over Doors Bristol Tel 0117 3000700 GARAGE SERVICES Gordano Ford, 6 Cabstand, Portishead, Tel: 01275 842180 / 01275 849981 Harbour Garage Portishead Tel 01275 845001 Ryans Garage Portishead Tel: 01275 849981 Tickenham Garage, Stone Edge Batch, Tickenham, Tel: 01275 852035 Tudor Garage, 51 High Street, Portishead, Tel: 01275 842374 GARDEN CENTRE Brackenwood Garden Centre Abbotts Leigh Tel 01275 375292 GARDEN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Dales Gardening Tel 01275 540112 / 07727 958271 Elements Landscaping, Portishead Tel: 07717 295423 TLD Landscape & Maintenance Tel 07923 227473 / 0777 4780140

Business Directory G-Z GARDEN MACHINERY Avon Garden Machinery Avonmouth Tel 0117 982 2335 Mike Taylor Machinery Nailsea tel 01275 852970 GARDEN MAINTENANCE The Tree Feller Tel Charles 07956 006360 GROUNDWORKS Ashplant Groundworks Tel 01275 265177 / 07791 617052 GUITAR LESSONS Pure Musician Tel 07519 243314 HAIR & BEAUTY SALONS Beaujolais Hair Studio Phead Tel 01275 390477 Tiffany`s Portishead Tel 01275 398676 Tonic Hair and Beauty House, Tel: 01275 843554 HOME MAINTENANCE Dave Home Maintenance & Decorating Tel: 0777 8003615 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 Portishead Hypnotherapy Tel 07514 441505 Trina Gazzard Hypnotherapy Tel 01275 316655 Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, 01275 818303 INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVICE Continuum Tel 0345 6430770 John Scott & Assc High St Portishead Tel 01275 399039 INDIAN RESTAURANT Ghandi High St Portishead Tel: 01275 818515 / 818437 Spicey Aroma Portishead Tel 01275 845413 JEWELLERY Small Print Portishead Tel 07779 320958 KITCHENS Portishead Kitchens Tel 01275 390567 LADIES FASHION Ladies Day Special Occasion Wear w-o-t Tel 01179 504909 LANDSCAPING Greenfingers Landscaping Tel 01275 774171 / 07810 772131 LAWN TREATMENT Greensleeves Portishead Tel 01275 350064 LEISURE CENTRE Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Phead Tel 01275 848494 LOCKSMITH/KEY CUTTER/SHOE REPAIRS Masterkey, Portishead, Tel: 01275 847540 MASSAGE THERAPY Catherine Fray Holistic Massage Therapist Tel: 01275 842718 / 07527 284123 Walnut Grove Clinic Slade Rd Phead Tel: 01275 818303 MARBLE & GRANITE SUPPLIER Black Rock Marble, Based in Portishead, Tel: 07899 944452

PHYSIO / PILATES Physio & Pilates Rehabilitation Centre Clevedon Tel 01275 871935 PILATES Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, 01275 818303 PLASTERERS RMC Plastering Services Call Ryan 07584 046 280 S C Plastering Tel Steve 07872 054531 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 Clevedon Plumbing Supplies Tel 01275 875454 Future Plumbing Unit 3 Harbour Road Trading Estate, 01275 844487 Heating Somerset Portishead Tel 01275 390239 J J Plumbing & Heating Tel 01275 390820 / 07766 135527 N J Plumbing Tel 01275 814054 / 07973 422053 Phoenix Heating & Plumbing Tel Darren 01275 814248 / 07780 673684 Precision Plumbing & Heating Tel 01275 265057 / 07582 887899 Richwood Plumbing & Heating Tel 07782 171961 PUBLIC HOUSES The Albion Phead Tel 01275 817906 The Black Horse Clapton in Gordano Portishead Tel 01275 842105 The Star Inn Tickenham Tel 01275 858836 The White Heart Weston in Gordano Tel 01275 849478 REMOVALS Handy Van Tel Ian 07827 763242 ROOFER Richwood Roofing Tel 01275 814098 / 07896 242169 Somerset Roofing Portishead Tel 01275 847709 / 07530 271116 SCHOOLS Clifton High School Tel 0117 933 9087 Redland high School Bristol Tel 0117 924 5796 SHUTTERS Shuttercraft Tel Martin 0117 3224900 SLIMMING Slimming World Portishead Tel 01275 849638 SOCIAL CLUB BS20 Social Club Phead Tel 01275 842428 Clarence House Portishead Tel 01275 847051 SOLICITORS Quality Solicitors Burroughs Day Phead Tel 01275 843213 SPORTS CENTRE Gordano Sports Centre Portishead Tel 01275 843942 STEEL STOCKHOLDERS Dyfed Steels Harbour Rd Portishead Tel 01275 847997 TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE 2double7 Private Hire Taxi Tel 01275 277 999 County Cars Tel 01275 341000 TRAVEL AGENT Global Travel Clevedon Tel 01275 774886

MOBILITY SHOP Elite Mobility High St Phead Tel 01275 817777

TREE SURGEON Bartlett Tree Surgeons Tel 01275 371000 Holroyd Tree & Garden Services Tel 01275 269112 /077646 33003 Swift Tree Surgery Tel 01275 463301 / 07802 480881

MOBILE BEAUTY THERAPIST Prettily Polished Tel 07971 341057

TV Freemans Portishead High St Tel 01275 848180

MOBILE HAIR DRESSER & BEAUTY Nicola Ann Tel 07500 480730

TYRE FITTERS Ryans Garage Tel 01275 849981

MOBILE PHONE SHOP/SPECIALISTS Talkback Comms Portishead Tel: 0845 456 7775 / 07973 385245

VETERINARY SURGERIES Community Vets Easton in Gordano Tel 01275 373086 Vale Vets, 1 Beach Road West, Portishead, 01275 847400 Watkins & Tasker, Harbour Road Portishead, 01275 397449

MONUMENTAL MASONS / MEMORIALS Allstone Memorials Tel 0117 966 5800 MOTORCYCLE TRAINING Gordano Motorcycle Training Portishead Tel 01275 269385 Kick start Clevedon Tel 0117 986 6200 NAILS Mobile Nail Technician , Kew Nails Tel 07711 596841 Sonia Cooke Creative Nails Tel 07872 040837 OSTEOPATHY & COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, 01275 818303 / 814195 OVEN CLEANING Ovenclean Portishead Call Steve 07505 990104 / 0800 8407127 OVENS WOOD FIRED / HIRE Encasta Wood Fired Ovens Tel 07718 290933

WEBSITE DESIGN Kate Tierney Tel 07941 554484 WEDDING VENUE Walton Park Hotel Clevedon Tel 01275 874253 WINDOWS Boulton Glass & Glazing Tel Leigh 01934 630514 / 07590 278750 Britannia Windows Clevedon Tel 01275 878153 WINDOW CLEANER Gordano Cleaning Services Phead Tel 07795 158185 Martin Lewis Window Cleaner Portishead Tel 07796 786925 Nick Hill Window Cleaner Portishead Tel 07774 000643

PAINTERS AND DECORATORS John Shaw, 01275 842355 Paint Pot Tel Andrew 07578 830790

WINDOW REPAIRS Wessex Home Improvements Tel 01275 847597 / 07545 137624 WOMENS FASHION Flagship Boutique 52 High Street. Phead Tel 01275 843061

PATIO SUPPLIES Nailsea Patio Supplies Backwell Tel 01275 851706

ZOO Noahs Ark Zoo Wraxhall Tel 01275 852606

PHOTOGRAPHER LT Photography Portishead Tel 07805 813412 PHYSIOTHERAPY Complete Health Clinic Clevedon Tel 01275 349006 Walnut Grove Clinic, Slade Road, Portishead, 01275 818303

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Heron Gardens, Portishead

£415,000

A deceptively spacious four bedroom detached family home in the highly sought after Heron Gardens. The home offers fantastic accommodation comprising of; a living room, dining room and large kitchen/ breakfast room. To the first floor you will find four well balanced bedrooms, master with en-suite facilities and a separate family bathroom. The property sits in a generous plot with integral garage and parking for two vehicles. Energy rating (on order)

Newfoundland Way, Portishead

£285,000

This wonderfully kept fourth floor apartment is presented for sale in tip top condition and could be an ideal choice for both home owners and investors alike. The spacious accommodation is well thought out whilst the home can also boast the use of a large balcony that enjoys a sunny view toward the Gordano Valley and an allocated off street parking bay for one. Energy rating (B)

Newfoundland way, Portishead

£359,950

A beautifully presented three bedroom townhouse arranged over three floors in a prime location with open views to the front and fantastic master bedroom suite with dressing room and en-suite. Outside, the property benefits from gardens, garage and parking. Energy rating (B)

Portishead Branch

Tel. 01275 849362

Weston-super-Mare Branch

Tel. 01934 414128

Nailsea Branch

Tel. 01275 857773

Burnham-on-Sea Branch

Tel. 01278 784884

Patchway Bristol Branch

Tel. 0117 969 7373