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Welcome… Welcome to the January edition of LocalReach. May the new year bring you peace, joy, and happiness. Local groups and organisations are still trying to follow the guidelines in place set by the government, so may well change before going to print. The advice is to contact the groups directly before attending any groups for the current up to date information. Your new year’s resolution maybe to enrol with a local fitness group, set aside a small amount of time each day for a local walk or take up a new hobby with the help of one of the local arts, photography or singing groups.
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New Courses for the New Year! There are many courses for adult learners starting in the new year – keep that resolution, and don’t let the opportunity pass you by! Take a look at the hundreds of courses available and see how Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) can help you get to where you want to be in 2021! Our courses may help you to train for your work, to progress your career, to gain a new qualification, or to learn new skills and hobbies. We work with many companies to ensure our provision is responsive to employer needs and requirements and our facilities are state-of-the-art to meet industry requirements also. There are hundreds of courses to choose from, with durations from one day to a number of weeks, taking place online or socially distanced at one of our campuses in Bridgwater, Taunton or Cannington. A Government loan is available for learners who are aged 19+ and starting an eligible course, designed to support learners with their course fees in a similar way to how students studying university level courses receive a higher education loan. If you don’t qualify for a free course or a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan, and you are on a low income or in receipt of other benefits, you may be able to receive support from our Learner Support Fund to cover some or all of your fees. For more information and to enrol, visit www.btc.ac.uk or contact the Information and Guidance team: 01278 441234, info@btc.ac.uk
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Burnham & Highbridge Choral Society The Burnham & Highbridge Choral Society (BHCS) is a friendly, non-auditioned choir based in Burnhamon-Sea in Somerset, and has currently 50 - 60 members with differing levels of musical ability and experience. During the Covid-19 restrictions we are unable to meet in person at the moment. Instead, we are holding virtual rehearsals on line every Thursday evening at 7:30pm lasting for an hour. If you would like to join us contact our secretary at jane.lee36@ btinternet.com or on 01278 783511.
The Lighthouse Room Art Group The Lighthouse Room Art Group meet every Tuesday 10:00am to mid-day every Tuesday at Berrow Village Hall call 01278 793822 or email artrogerdot@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
Parkinson Support Group Members of the Parkinson Support Group are still keeping connected through email and Facebook (Burnham Parkinsons page). Anyone wishing to join can make request to admin. Until such time as its safe and we are permitted to hold regular meetings again, this is one way of staying in touch. The Parkinsons Helpline is available to anyone needing them the number to call is: 0808 800 0303
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The IT Counter The IT Counter has recently changed its name and location; formally Cheddar PC’s Ltd. We pride ourselves on refurbishing laptops, PCs, and IT equipment to a very high level, selling onto the trade as well as the general public. Offering all the benefits of large computer retail chains but without the large overheads enables us to be extremely competitive. Being a member company of the Resolve IT Recycling Group gives us a unique perspective on current industry trends, and as the majority of our stock is refurbished we can offer products that are an environmentally responsible and affordable choice. Using modern techniques and upgrades for our refurbished stock allows us to sell PCs and Laptops that offer outstanding value for money and are backed by the same level of guarantee as new items. January sees the start of a New Year and hopefully new hope for us all. To build on this we are introducing our new “BUILD YOUR PERFECT PC” service. As the name suggests this is a service where you can create your ideal PC or Laptop, ensuring you are only paying for the applications and components you need, and not having numerous applications you will never use. For more details of the services we offer call 01278 589347
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Burnham On Sea Baptist Church While not meeting in person but on online, we are still very much business as usual. Please feel free to join us for Sunday morning services on You Tube at 10:45am. Followed by coffee and a chat on zoom. Please do get in touch by email: admin@ burnhambaptists.org or phone; 01278 794057 or via Facebook for more information about online or in person events as guidance changes and pastoral support or for any other queries. We’d love to hear from you!
The Balliol Hall, West Huntspill needs your help The Balliol Hall, is a community hall available for hire for regular use or single occasions. There are two rooms, one large and one smaller, both suitable for indoor sports and other activities, together with a well-equipped kitchen. The rooms can be hired separately or together. There is a car park for approximately 20 cars. More information can be found on our website: theballiolhall.org.uk. The Balliol Hall is managed by a committee made up of representatives of the organisations that use the Hall together with members of the local community.
We never forget you have a choice Our new showroom at East Brent has been designed to give customers the chance to review our extensive product range in a relaxed, peaceful environment. Unfortunately we cannot open the showroom fully until restrictions are lifted but we can offer you the option of a virtual tour or a visit by appointment. Please ring us for more details. 8 Mill Batch Farm, East Brent, Near Highbridge, TA9 4JN Tel: 01278 760616 / 01749 671431 hello@thekingfisherfamily.com www.thekingfisherfamily.com
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Penguins over 60s Swimming Club wishes Happy New Year to all Local Reach readers Wow we did not expect 2020 to turn out in the way it did. Let’s all hope 2021 is a better year and what better way of becoming more active than becoming a member of our over 60’s swimming club. More information is available by telephoning either 786086 or 780203 or by calling in at the pool on a Tuesday morning, between 9:10am and 9:30am, where a committee member will gladly answer any questions and explain details of our club. We meet at Burnham on Sea Swimming & Sports Academy between 9:30am and 10:30am, currently under COVID regulations as set out by the Swim England and the academy.
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ColourFence Fencing is a unique product, there’s nothing else like it in the UK ColourFence is becoming increasingly popular across the UK with homeowners fed up of losing fences to winter storms and the hassle of replacing them. Equally, timber fences decay rapidly and require regular treatment with paint and chemical cleaners. Unlike standard timber fences, ColourFence is designed to resist harsh weather conditions and will withstand wind gusts of up to 130mph! The weatherproof and durable ColourFence range has a number of core benefits that appeal to homeowners, it’s guaranteed not to warp, crack, shrink, rot or peel for the next 25 years. When fencing maintenance costs are high, you want an option that is easy, low maintenance and costeffective; and ColourFence is all those things and more, not least the 25-year guarantee. No painting, preserving, repairs or harsh cleaning chemicals, just an occasional hose down to keep it looking as good as new. There’s a choice of colours available, green, brown, cream and blue – to harmonise and enhance your garden’s design. Choose a trellis in the same shade or contrasting colour. Both sides of the panels are the same colour meaning both you and your neighbour have a stunning fence to look at year after year, helping you build good neighbourly relations. The panels are 2.35 metres wide compared to 1.5 metres wide for standard timber panels (so you need fewer panels like for like) and can be cut on-site to custom fit your garden, whatever the size and the natural contours of your land. For further information and to arrange a free no obligation survey call 01823 792029 or visit colourfencetaunton.co.uk
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Oven Cleaning – The Job We ALL Hate! Are you embarrassed by the state of your oven? Do you hide your cooker door with a tea towel folded over the handle? Are you hoping that Christmas dinner this year will be cooked at the in-laws? You’re not alone – the vast majority of us hate cleaning our ovens – it’s a messy job with dangerous chemicals and it seems to take forever. But the benefits of cleaning it really are worth the effort to get it clean. If your oven is greasy then each time you heat it up, the grease already caked on in your oven will start to vaporize and permeate and taint your lovely fresh food. You’ll also find that your oven takes longer to get up to temperate as the grease forms a blanket-like layer which has to be heated first before the cavity of your oven gets heated. Keeping that oven door glass clean not only looks nice but also gives you the chance to check your food whilst it’s cooking without having to keep opening the oven door (letting the heat) to see how it’s doing. Feeling exasperated about the thought of actually cleaning your oven? Then let OvenGleamers help you - we offer a professional deep cleaning service of your cooking appliances and are the only local oven cleaning company that does not use harmful chemicals within your home. Give us a call and get your oven looking “as new” again. Once your cooker’s clean again here are OvenGleamers 5 top tips for keeping your oven looking good between cleans: 1. Wipe up spills on the inside of the oven and oven door whilst the spills are still in liquid form. 2. Use an Oven Liner on the base of your oven or on the bottom rack to catch drips. These liners are non-stick and wipe clean easily or you can pop them in the dishwasher. (AGA clients can use these liners as non- stock liners in their roasting tins or baking trays) 3. Do not clean the exterior of an oven if it is hot. The heat will quickly evaporate the cleaning solution and leave a residue. 4. Soak the burner racks in warm, soapy water. 5. For stoves with flat top hob – simply spray with a gentle cleanser and wipe dry. Graeme Robertson is your local OvenGleamer and can be reached on 01278 393505. See our website www.ovengleamers.com for more details or check Graeme’s Facebook page: @OvenGleamersWestonSuperMare
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Highbridge Community Link Interested in being part of a new project in Highbridge to link the community? for more information take a look at the new noticeboard at Create You, Market Street, Highbridge.
The Burnham & Highbridge Men’s Shed We would like to wish our members, friends, sponsors & suppliers a very happy, healthy 2021. We are a friendly group of men that have an interest in making things, who enjoy a bit of male company, making new friends. We meet on Tuesday & Thursday 9:45am to 12:45pm & 1:45pm to 4:45pm. We have bench, band and jig saws, lathes, routers, sanding and mortising machines plus a fantastic range of hand tools, everything a craftsman or hobbyist would ever need. Our members have made bird boxes, garden tables and benches, turned bowls, pens and made furniture for the home. Don’t worry if you have no experience, we have members that can help you to use the tools and give advice. Join us at THE SHED, Morland Community Hub Pearce Drive Morland Road Highbridge TA9 3FU. Or visit us online www.burnham-mens-shed.club Email us at shedders@gmx.com
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A Home From Home Residential Care The Towans is a peaceful residential care home for the elderly situated on a quiet stretch of seafront in Burnhamon-Sea. We pride ourselves on providing the very best care within a warm and homely environment for each of our Residents. The home itself is set within beautifully landscaped gardens with wonderful communal spaces to be enjoyed. We are committed to continually improving the home for our Residents. These spaces are even more important at the moment when Residents are staying within the home more than usual. In the last two years we have added a substantial conservatory, an in home hair salon and most recently we installed a heated summer house for safe, socially distanced, visiting. We are beyond proud of our team of staff who provide exceptional care and or the reason our home has such a warm, family feel. These difficult times, that we have all faced this year, have really highlighted to us the outstanding attitudes and dedication of our staff to the health and well being of our residents and also their families. The staff make every effort to ensure that our Residents stay connected to all the health care and support they need by maintaining effective communication channels with our local GPs, District Nurses and all other Health Care Professionals, despite any challenges faced they have adapt. It is incredibly important to us to continue to provide visiting and contact options as well as entertainment and activities. Over the last year we have had to adapt within changing guidelines as quickly as we can to accommodate all of these into daily life. We have invested in new technology to keep in touch with loved ones via video calls and for entertainment purposes. We have recently begun taking residents out for short car rides with staff to their favourite local spots. This enables those that usually enjoy getting out and about to still have the ability to do so, bringing a bit of normality back to their week. We will remain dedicated to providing the very best regarding every aspect of provision for our residents while keeping everyone safe. We cater for both permanent and respite stays at The Towans. For independent reviews please look at our page on www.carehome.co.uk where we are rated 10/10 by service users and their families.
The Towans Residential Home for the Elderly. We provide excellent Residential Care within a homely environment: - Permanent rooms - Respite rooms - Sea views - Home cooked seasonal menu - Safe socially distanced visiting facilities - Weekly activities schedule including entertainment We would welcome anyone interested for their loved ones to call and have a chat to one of our Management Team
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Historical facts that you might not know about Burnham and Highbridge In the 1970’s archaeological excavations around Highbridge by Mr Sam Nash found much evidence of Roman occupation. At Hasting’s (in the area we know as Walrow) a substantial Roman building was uncovered and a Samian vessel was found at Pitt’s Tile Pit (Walrow) at a depth of seven metres. Samian ware is a common find on sites occupied during 1st to the mid-3rd centuries AD; the Italian producers’ wares were carried as far as India in the east, to Britain in the west. In 1857 there were three wells in Burnham, one being at the Vicarage which was the living of Rev Dupuis. However, when the water was analysed it was found to be contaminated as was the water from the well at the Hall (Community Centre). So for many years the Dupuis brought water by the gallon from the Archdeacon’s at East Brent. A gale in 1883 polluted all the wells which lead to water having to be supplied from Winscombe. The local Gazette of 1891 recorded a snow storm with drifts of ten feet at Brean with snow drifts blocking the local railway lines. The Burnham to Highbridge train became completely snowbound and a scullery maid called Dyer who was unable to withstand the bitter weather lost both her legs from frostbite. To add to people’s miseries there was also a terrible flu epidemic.
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NO.1 Fastest Selling Agent in Burnham! Well, what an interesting year it has been for all, in 20 years of Estate Agency I certainly have never known a year quite like this! I have been in the Estate Agency world now for a long time now and I have pretty much loved every second of it.. I say pretty much, it’s always hard when you have a horrendous month of sales falling through, which can’t be helped, but savage nonetheless. My first office in Cheddar grew very rapidly and generally has always been a good, strong and consistent office selling properties from Wells to Bath & Bristol and across to Burnham-on-Sea, we regularly agreed sales on properties in Burnham, and quite rapidly, that had been left unsold by other agents so for us we felt that it only seemed a natural form of progression to open up an office there, so here we are now at 5 High Street, Burnham-on-Sea some 16 months settled and growing very quickly! It has been a tough year getting things off the ground working almost every hour imaginable - days and nights, but also much fun and extremely rewarding. I hear almost daily now “well, we’ve certainly seen a lot of your signs about”… which is nice. Laurel & Wylde have never had the largest stock of houses, (although one day that would be nice too), and the main reason for this is because we are always running out of stock! Looking at the exact data of ‘No. of Days on Market’ as in, the number of days (on average) it takes the agents in the Burnham area to sell their properties, (from 26th November 2019 – 26th November 2020) compared with the other agents in Burnham, we have ALWAYS been the No.1 Fastest Selling Agent (in Burnham) since opening. And we are currently selling our properties 51% FASTER! Something we are hugely proud of and something I have always wished from the business. Similarly in Cheddar, we have consistently been the No.1 Fastest Selling Agent in Cheddar. You might ask WHY? Well, it’s not a secret, it is 100% down to our marketing, everything nowadays in terms of selling property is 100% down to ‘Your Visual Impact Online’- Not necessarily where you advertise but how you advertise! Quite simply, the bigger and better your property looks online / the more places your property is advertised / the more toys & tools you have = The more hits you get / the quicker you sell it / the better price you get for it! At Laurel & Wylde we offer such a huge amount of ‘Toys & Tools’ with absolutely no preferential treatment, so whether you have 1 bedroom flat or a 10 bedroom farmhouse you can still have advertising on over 100 websites, advertising on the four main property portals – Rightmove, Zoopla, Prime Location & On The Market, FREE Premium Listings, FREE Featured Property Listings, FREE drone photography, FREE Aerial Photography, FREE 3D Floor-Plans, FREE Professional Standard Photography, FREE 8-12 Page Brochures, FREE access to the Guild of Property Professionals with Cross-Network Marketing across over 800 uk offices and Fantastic Property Videos. In my opinion, and it’s only mine, but I also feel that I have the best team I have ever worked with in Estate Agency and that now includes 2 in-house mortgage advisors and a full-time, dedicated, sales progression manager. I have worked with some lovely people over the years but in terms of what we all bring to the party, we are certainly up there, in fact, if Laurel & Wylde did parties….. The icing on the cake for us is that we have a 0-Day agreement so you are not tied in for any periods of time! Most uk Estate Agents will tie you in with a contract for around 16-20 weeks with a 14-28 day notice period afterwards. So, in a nut-shell, if you want the best listings and to sell your property in the most sensible timescale then come and say hello.
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Balliol Short Mat Bowling Club The Balliol SMBC is situated at the Balliol Hall, West Huntspill. We meet on Monday afternoons, Wednesday mornings and on the second and fourth Fridays in the evening. The membership averages between 20 and 30 people and we are always ready to welcome new members. In addition to club sessions we hold club competitions for single, pairs and triples plus a winter umbrella league. We regularly enter local charity competitions and play local clubs in friendly matches. We are of course restricted at the moment due to Covid regulations but it would seem freedom is now on the horizon! For further information contact Colin Hall on 01278 783854.
Highbridge War Memorial Trust Southwell House & Gardens Regd. Charity No. 304555 During the first lock down, the Highbridge War Memorial slipped through a loophole in not being able to claim the £10k government grant for village & community halls due to Southwell House not being a rateable building, particularly hard to take in when all other halls within the area were fortunate in receiving. This has caused immense strain and stress on the trustees/committee members on how
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Luke’s
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Martin Young Landscaping Services Over 30 years experience in the trade locally
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P.H PLUMBING , HEATING & GAS ENGINEER 9 ATLANTIC CRESENT , B.O.S , SOMERSET , TA8 1NF FULLY QUALIFIED . FULLY INSURED 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE GAS BOILER SERVICE £30.00
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01749550062 600387 01278 01749 01458600387 552891
House and House and GardenMaintenance Maintenance Based in Garden Burnham-on-Sea Based ininBurnham-on-Sea Based Burnham-on-Sea • Drain and gutter unblocking • Strimming • Drain and Drain andgutter gutterunblocking unblocking • •Door locks repaired or replaced • Door locks repaired Doorand locks repairedor orreplaced replaced • •Brick blockwork repairs •• Brick and blockwork repairs Brick and blockwork repairs • All aspects of garden maintenance • All aspects of garden maintenance All aspects garden maintenance • •Garden wasteoftaken away • Garden waste taken away Garden repairs waste taken away • •Window • Window repairs Window repairs • •Carpentry • Carpentry Carpentry • ••Painting Painting • Painting * Small jobs welcome
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Property & Garden Maintenance 01278 722956 or 07708 062 145 www.stevehodge.biz • All types of Fencing, Gutters & fascia’s cleaned or replaced • Internal or external painting • Rental Property maintenance • All works considered
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CJ Hole invite you to accept our offer of a FREE sales or lettings appraisal of your home. 64 High Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. TA8 1PE burnham@cjhole.co.uk
Edward Creswick MANAGING DIRECTOR
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