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Garden View This month – Poached egg flowers Poached Egg plants are among my summer favourites. Limnanthes douglasii (to give it its proper name) is a fantastic addition to any garden. It is easy to grow, requires little care and produces masses of beautiful flowers that attract pollinators. The best time to plant it is outside from March to May but if you have a sunny, well-drained spot you can plant them in early June and they will reward you handsomely with delightful fat yellow-centred blooms, which I think look more like fried eggs than poached ones! The delicate ferny foliage is also attractive.

Planting limnanthes douglasii is straightforward.

Sow the seeds directly in a sunny, well-drained area. The soil ideal should be light and fertile. If you have heavy soil, you can improve it by adding sand and organic matter such as compost, leaf mould or well-rotted manure. Don’t go mad or you’ll end up with lots of leaves and fewer flowers.

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You might need to go on slug patrol while the plants are small, but once established, poached egg plants are low-maintenance and require little care. Water regularly, during dry spells and that’s about it! You can also prolong the flowers by deadheading the faded blooms regularly.

Limnanthes douglasii is a prolific bloomer that produces masses of flowers from June to August, though if you plant now they’ll probably go through to the end of September if your garden is sheltered.

The plant grows to a height of 15cm and spreads to a width of around 15-20cm. It self-seeds freely so makes an excellent ground cover. It can be planted in borders, rockeries, meadows or as a filler in containers. It also attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

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Setting goals and being realistic will help you to understand the requirements and what is actually achievable in the time frame and budget that you have. While it’s great to aim high, if it’s just not possible then you’ll only feel deflated when you can’t complete it. So have an open mind and try not to be too set on an idea if it’s not sensible or out of budget. You might love the idea of an Island in the kitchen, but will it really fit and be practical? List in order what needs to be done and potential obstacles. If you’re using outside help, make sure you use reputable tradespeople. Check their reviews, ask friends and family for recommendations and ensure they understand your expectations from the start.

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Burnham-on-Sea Art Club Annual Exhibition / Sale Of Work

West Mendip Way. Supporters can take part in a 30, 20, 10 and 5 mile route. Learn more information about the event and how to register via www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/event/themendip-challenge/

Saturday 27th May - Friday 2nd June. Open 10:00am - 5:00pm at the Community Centre, 5, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea (near the swimming pool). A warm welcome awaits you to view exhibits from 20 artists in various media and a variety of subjects. Framed paintings, paintings in mounts in the browser stands, and cards will be available to purchase. No admission charge.

Come and join us for a Strawberry Cream tea Come and join us for a special Cream Tea. Includes usual scones, Cream and Jam plus Strawberries and Cream and a slice of my special fruit cake at Berrow Village Hall on Saturday 3rd June 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Free entry and free parking. All for £5 each.

Stylish Times: Art Deco Design in our area Art Deco design from the 1920s and 30s is immediately recognisable; rapid redevelopment between the world wars saw it spread, while the expanding film industry used this new style for its ‘picture palaces’.

The Arts Society Sedgemoor talk for June examines this unique style of architecture with illustrations from all around the world, including buildings near here.

The Mendip Challenge returns on 4th June

The 7th June talk is at the 37 Club (between Woolavington and Puriton) at 2:00pm for a 2:15pm start. Visitors welcome, at a charge of £8.

Weston Hospicecare’s infamous Mendip Challenge returns this June (4th) following the

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Brent Knoll Village Fete - 10th June 2:00pm start

Delicious strawberries and cream plus lots of homemade cakes.

Brent Knoll’s Annual Fete is back this year on Saturday June 10th on the Brent Knoll Village Green. Gates open at 2:00pm.Lots of Traditional Stalls, games, entertainment, teas, ice creams, etc. plus the Grand Draw. Come along for a Family Fun afternoon.

Pontnewydd Male Choir Pontnewydd Male Choir in concert in Mark Parish Church on Saturday 10th June, 7:30pm.

The Choir will perform a programme that covers a wide range of choral singing, from traditional Welsh and classical choral music, much loved ballads and operatic choruses to arrangements of songs from stage and film musicals.

Admission is £10.00 which includes Programme and Refreshments. Accompanied children are admitted FREE. Tickets available from Isabel Lillico 782347 or Jon Glauert 786270.

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Open garden on Sunday 11th June We are opening our garden to raise much needed funds for Weston Hospicecare. Admission is by donation. Come and enjoy a cup of tea and slice of cake. 33 Ashcott Drive TA8 1HT, 2:00pm - 4:30pm.

Tea & Talk about our Church Tower Project Thursday 15th June, 2:30pm at West Huntspill Church. Tea and Talk about our Tower Project. £4 to include tea and cake. No booking required.

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Stage 2 Drama, our next production for November and Quiz We are currently reading full length plays on a Friday evening at Berrow Village Hall 7:30pm to choose one for our November production, anyone would be welcome to join us read and/or join us on or off stage. Also, we have a fund raising quiz night at The Ritz on 19th June all support would be very welcome so we hope you will come along and have a fun evening. Please see our website for more details or email: sec@ stage2drama.org

Burnham-on-Sea & District Horticultural Society - 19th June The next meeting at the Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea is 7:00pm for 7:30pm on Monday 19th June with guest speaker Gill Hazel ‘Classic, rare and unusual bulbs’.

All welcome. Members £1.00. Visitors £2.00.

Burnham-on-Sea Pagan Group Our next moot is on Tuesday 27th June we are

COMMUNITY a very friendly group who celebrate the seasons of the wheel. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the community centre in burnham on sea. TA8 2ET at 7:30pm Our topic for June is, Favourite Pagan tales, myths and legends. £3 per evening. For more details contact derwen73@ gmail.com

The Big South West Cream Tea Friday 30th June is National Cream Tea Day! To celebrate, each of our hospices are holding cream teas for the families we support. Join us by hosting your own cream tea to help raise vital funds for children and young people living with life-limiting conditions. Coming together to share a cream tea is such a simple pleasure that many of the families supported by CHSW look forward to.

Alongside our care and support, your donations could help to fund experiences like gathering together for a delicious cream tea in our hospice gardens, and help to make memories for families now and into the future. It costs nothing to sign up and by hosting or taking part in a cream tea event, you raise money for families and help make the most of short and precious lives, one scone at a time! For more information visit www.chsw.org. uk/event/big-south-west-cream-tea

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A professional security review can make absolutely sure Today, there is no using a computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet without being bombarded with confusing messages, popups and emails pertaining to the security of our various online accounts.

On phones, for example, warnings of log-in attempts, requests for account detail reviews, alerts of changes, and countless more, hound our notifications. Fact is, accounts must be maintained in order to remain secure, and so it is important to read and act upon these requests when prompted.

Here enters the problem – fake variations of these messages are circulated to almost all of us and appear virtually identical to the real deal. A momentary lapse of judgement is all it takes, one touch of the screen or click of the mouse and the damage is done. Deleting the email doesn’t undo the damage. Proper action must be taken but often remains undone. Blissfully unaware victims could have their emails being viewed by strangers, or worse. It is crucial we all keep strangers out of our accounts. Often, signs of breaches are in front of victims but go unacknowledged, such as concerning emails or popups about account changes or sign-in attempts. Think hard whether you have received messages or account alerts which seem “off” and don’t make sense to you, as it might be smart to arrange for an experienced engineer to check over all your accounts to check for vulnerabilities or infringements. We find almost all accounts we check have at least some flaws which can be addressed. Phones and tablets are no safer than computers, so regardless of the devices you use, remain alert to account violations.

Has the situation occurred whereby you reacted to a message on the screen or phone call and allowed a third party to remote control your computer? As difficult as it is to accept, this is likely to be a fraud and your device may have been compromised. I would recommend that you call us to arrange us to check your device, in case some kind of malware/virus has been installed.

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with local people and all local pickups on 2nd October. Monday - Friday. This will include bed and breakfast plus 3 trips included in price.

Saturday 1st July. 11:00am to 3:00pm. Come and see the Magician also we have a Balloon Modeller lots of other stalls including Tombola plants Raffle cakes BBQ and refreshments and more Also an Art Exhibition inside the Church.

Weston Super Mare Philatelic Society, Conservative Club, Alexandra Parade We have recessed for summer break, after a fantastic start after a three year lay down, over the last months we have had great displays of all manor of stamps and postal history, lengthy chats and discussions on the topics shown, we finished the year with a quiz and the usual AGM. HOWEVER DO NOT WORRY you can still grab a bit of the action by coming to our Annual Fair, on Saturday 15th July, doors open at 10:00am at St Paul’s Church, Walliscote Road, BS23 1EZ.

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Cadets activities getting very busy on and off the water Burnham & Highbridge Sea Cadets based in Cassis Close, TA8 1NN. Parade nights: 7:00pm till 9:30pm. Seniors (1218) Mondays & Thursday: Juniors (10-11) Thursday.

The Cadets are getting very busy with activities, check our FB page for events coming up.

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Ladies, join our friendly, sociable Netball Club, Monday and Tuesday Burnham Netball Club. Ladies netball club. If you are interested in joining our ladies friendly netball club. Please join our Facebook group (Highbridge, Burnham, Berrow, Netball club) where we show all the games we run. We play at Berrow Village hall outside court, Parsonage Road, Berrow, TA8 2NL. If you don’t use Facebook, please come along to one of our evenings. We play Monday and Tuesday evening, 7pm. £2 per session.

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01278 238000 membership to players new to the club. All ages are welcome and free coaching will get you started at this small friendly club. Outdoor club evenings start at 6:00pm Mondays and Thursdays. Find us next to Mark Village Hall, Vole Road, Mark TA9 4NY. Free parking.

It’s a great game, don’t leave it too long!

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Parkinson’s Support Group The Parkinson’s Support Group meets at the Catholic Church hall , Burnham on Sea TA8 1LL. 2nd Monday of the month for social activity, friendship, information and advice. New members welcome.

Refreshments and a raffle.

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The Burnham and Highbridge SHED welcomes men and ladies to make, fix, learn, try crafts, or just chat with a cuppa in our kitted out workshops.

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MONDAY: 9:00am until 12:00 and 1:00pm until 3:30pm the ladies wood section meet and the lady crafters meet from 9:30am until 12:30pm.

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A Look Back in Time: 70 Years Of Oven Cleaning!

Back in the ’50s and 60s cookers and ovens were made to last and were often large bulky Ranges with multiple ovens and hobs. Traditional housewives would clean their ovens using a mixture of borax and baking soda. Soon there was a revolution in oven cleaning products: Easy Off Aerosol spray featured in TV commercials and Astonish (our favourite oven cleaning paste) was born in Leeds in the late 60s.

By the 1970s manufacturers were enticing us all with self-cleaning ovens! This description is a bit of a misnomer. Many self-cleaning ovens only have self-cleaning panels on the sides of the ovens – the areas that don’t get very dirty! All the other panels and racks still need cleaning. But for cooker manufacturers, it was a fantastic marketing tool and it boosted the sale of new cookers at the time.

Moving forward into the ‘80s, the market was expanding with many ‘off the shelf’ oven cleaning products becoming available including the Brillo Pad. The Brillo Pad was patented in 1913 as a scourer for cooking pans but marketing gave it a new job!

By the early 1990s professional oven cleaning had started. An expert oven cleaner would come to your home in his van and clean your oven. The original oven cleaning companies used metal tanks, filled with water and cleaning fluid and heated a camping gas stove! More modern systems include electrically heated tanks and eco-friendly cleaning products.

In the 2000s technology moved on with the invention of pyrolytic ovens and steam ovens. Pyrolytic ovens are ‘self-cleaning’ - you remove all inner racks and then run a self-cleaning programme.

The oven door locks, the oven heats up to a very high temperature and burns off all the grease leaving a powder that you then just brush out. Then you just have to clean all the inner racks!

The 2020s have now brought us the Air Fryer era – will it be a passing fad? Only time will tell…

Do take a look at your oven, AGA or Range…does it need cleaning? Will you Do It Yourself or call in a professional to do the job for you?

Why not give me a call: Graeme Robertson, OvenGleamers on 01278 497541.

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Feeling Waspish?

In favour of the humble wasp

With their distinctive black and yellow bodies, angry buzz, and stingers, wasps are easily recognisable. Most of us have splatted one that’s becoming annoying. However, they are fascinating creatures with a complex social structure.

Wasps create nests using a combination of saliva and wood fibres. The result is a papery substance that is strong, yet lightweight. The nests themselves can take on a variety of shapes and sizes, depending on the species of wasp. Some nests are small and round, while others can be several feet long and have multiple levels. They are often incredibly beautiful, and usually last for one season before being abandoned.

LOCALREACH Inside the nest, the queen wasp lays eggs and is responsible for the reproduction of the colony.

The worker wasps are responsible for building and maintaining the nest, foraging for food, and protecting the colony from predators. The males, or drones, are responsible for mating with the queen and do not have a stinger.

Despite their reputation for being aggressive, wasps are actually beneficial to gardens. They play a significant role in controlling other insect populations, such as flies and caterpillars, and help to pollinate flowers and plants.

But there’s no doubt that wasps can be a nuisance to humans (especially those humans trying to enjoy a picnic). Instead of killing them try the following: Cover sweets drinks and foods.

Distract wasps to another location, by placing sugar water or banana skins away from seating and eating areas.

Use a safe, deet-free insect repellent.

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Don’t eat close to fruit trees - especially ripe plums or apricots, they are a magnet for wasps.

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The Balliol club plays, under ESMBA rules, at the Balliol Hall, West Huntspill, on Monday afternoons (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday mornings and 2nd and 4th Friday evenings. The club provides all equipment. New prospective members are always welcome. Contact 01278 783854.

We are a friendly group of people who enjoy playing badminton. We meet every Wednesday, 8:00pm until 10:00pm in the Sports Hall, Sedgemoor Manor School in Mark. All abilities are very welcome. For more details call 01278 641516 or just come along.

Walking in Good Company

Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - The Waffle Hub Come to The Waffle Hub, College Street, Burnhamon-Sea for a coffee, waffle and chat every Tues, Wed & Thurs 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Check us out for Digital Champions, Cooking Classes, Warm Space, Informal Co-working as well as the cafe.

We host: Citizens Advice, Shaw Trust & Knit’n’Natter We also welcome volunteers and other community groups.

Rehab Fitness Class for Over 60’s Highbridge Hall, Wednesday’s 2:15pm, £6.

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Every Wednesday and Saturday we walk in different parts of Somerset enjoying each others company. Visit our website www.westonwalkinggroup.co.uk or phone Barbara 07769 218549 / 01934 624138 to check where the next walk is and come and join us.

Every Thursday - Burnham U3A Coffee morning

Burnham Community Centre (next to the Swimming Pool) between 10:00am and 12 noon.

The U3A is open to anyone no longer in full time employment. Why not come along for coffee and to see whether any of our many groups would be of interest? Membership is £12 p.a. with a small contribution to room rent for any group attendance. Further information is available on www.burnhamu3a.com

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A Colourful Occasion The Trooping the Colour takes place on 17th June the ceremony is accompanied by music from the Massed Bands of the Household Division, creating a stirring and emotional spectacle.

After the Trooping the Colour, the soldiers will march back to their barracks, and the King will return to the palace for the traditional balcony appearance. This is when the public gets to see the royal family as they wave to the crowds below. The appearance on the balcony is always a highlight of the ceremony, and this year people are expected from all over the world to witness the iconic moment of a new King. An RAF fly-past is expected to mark the ending of the display.

Trooping the Colour is a spectacular military ceremony held annually in London on a Saturday in June, to celebrate the British monarch’s official birthday. It’s a magnificent display of military precision and tradition that has been taking place for over 260 years. The event is attended by members of the royal family, government officials, and thousands of members of the public who gather along the parade route to catch a glimpse of the proceedings.

Trooping the Colour is not just a military ceremony; it’s also an important part of our culture and history. It’s a celebration both of the monarchy and the country’s military heritage. The ceremony has been adapted and changed over the years, but it still retains its traditional elements, making it a unique and important event on the British calendar.

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The origins of Trooping the Colour date back to the 17th century when military units would march in front of their monarch to show their allegiance and loyalty. The tradition continued through the centuries and was formalized in 1748 when George II decided to combine his birthday celebration with the military parade. Since then, the reigning monarch’s official birthday has been celebrated with the Trooping the Colour ceremony.

The ceremony itself takes place on Horse Guards Parade in London and is a colourful display of military pomp and ceremony. Over 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians take part in the event, making it one of the largest military parades in the world. The ceremony begins with the arrival of the monarch, who is then escorted by the Household Cavalry to inspect their troops.

The King’s arrival will be announced by a fanfare of trumpets, and the national anthem played.

Once the King has inspected his troops, he’ll return to Buckingham Palace, where he’ll watch the remainder of the parade from the balcony.

The highlight of the ceremony will be the Trooping of the Colour itself, which involves the soldiers of the Household Division marching in formation with their banners (known as colours). This part of

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About Impeccable Care Funerals Our team at Impeccable Care Funeral Services have a shared vision and passion for the families we care for. Our core values of commitment, dignity and a desire to carry out your specific wishes until the very end of your journey with us are what we pride ourselves on.

We believe that the quality of care you receive, should not stop at the end of your life and it is very important for families to do their research to find the right funeral director to suit there needs.

Our large beautiful, modern, light and airy premises are for families to use as a space of comfort, to take time out, visit their loved ones or hold a private service away from the time constraints of a modern crematorium service.

Final personal touches We are able to advise you on an officiant to lead the service for you on the day. We will always try to find one that is the right ‘fit’ for your family, so that you will feel comfortable and know that you’re wishes are being heard.

Flowers are a very traditional expression of sympathy, and we can help you to choose something that’s personal to you.

Music can be both uplifting and emotional and often accentuates the important parts of saying goodbye.

There are limitless choices to be made to make this a very personal tribute. You may decide to have the theme tune from ‘Match of the day’ in respect of a huge football fan or even the sound of the ‘Flying Scotsman’ pulling away.

Aftercare Many families are unsure what to do with the ashes of their loved one after the cremation has taken place. There are so many options, now more than ever. You may wish to have them interred in a permanent place of remembrance, place them in a beautiful urn to keep at home or within a stone monument in your garden, however, there are options now to have them scattered by drone, taken into space or sent up in a firework, who knew! We can help you organise any of these choices. One thing we have found is helpful to families is to wear a piece of jewellery to keep their loved one close.

We make the jewellery for you in the funeral home with a huge choice of designs and colours to suit everybody and for us, this is our favourite thing to do for our families as it becomes even more of a personal service.

We will always listen to your thoughts and help with any ideas you have, but more than that, the kettle is always on, and a friendly face will always make time to sit with you. Impeccable Care Funeral Services are here for you when you need us. Call 01278 448973.

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A Good Read talkative dragon called Fyrian as they navigate the complexities of Luna’s magical abilities and unravel the mysteries surrounding their world.

Barnhill’s lyrical prose and vivid world-building draws readers into the story, and the characters are both endearing and complex. The book is a delightful blend of fantasy, adventure, and coming-of-age, with a touch of darkness that lends depth to the narrative. It explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of knowledge, providing valuable lessons for both young and adult readers.

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The Girl Who Drank the Moon is a captivating and enchanting Newbery Medal-winning novel.

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The plot is intricately woven, with enough twists and turns to keep the reader engaged throughout.

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Indoor Kurling, Thursdays 11.00am to 1.00pm at the Princess Theatre The Indoor Kurling sessions are becoming one of the most popular activities of the week. The Kurling group is a great way to be active without

working up too much of a sweat (depending on how competitive you are!) and to socialise with other players. The sport can be played by all ages and all abilities. To participate will cost just £3 per person with all proceeds going to the Friends of the Princess. No need to book, just turn up and play or email keithspendlove55@gmail.com for information.

Burnham Christian Fellowship at the BAY Centre Burnham Christian Fellowship meet at the BAY Centre, Cassis Close, Burnham-on-Sea every Sunday at 10:30am for praise and worship. Every 2nd Friday of the month for a free coffee morning at 10:15am.

All are welcome at all meetings.

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Keep Well at Home with Age UK Somerset Keeping active is vital for our health and wellbeing. If for any reason you can’t get out, there’s no need to miss out on your favourite exercise class- you can join in from the comfort of your own home with Age UK Somerset’s online classes. Specially designed for people over 55, choose from Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates, recommended donation £4 per session.

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Card Payments Accepted. No Call Out Charge. No V.A.T 9 Atlantic Crescent, B.O.S. TA8 1NF

B.J's Heating & Plumbing

B.J’s Heating Plumbing Boiler & change & service

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07824 256843 818863 fit & 01278 service 01278 07824722976 818863 07480 874550 ethan.29390@yahoo.co.uk plete fitting inc. tiling For all your Handyman needs

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DavidEGardner & Sons

Fencing Sheds Patios Gravelling Artificial Grass Trimming Pruning

EPDM Flat Roofs UPVC Facias Soffits Cladding Guttering Painting

Building Maintenance Services • Roofing Services Quality Plastering, Rendering & Decorating

01278 787114 / 07751 679039 grdnrdave@aol.com

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01278 276013 • 07875 625281 FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTES

ROOFING

01278 550062

centralroofing@gmx.com www.centralroofing-sw.co.uk

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•• Drain and gutter • Strimming Drain and gutterunblocking unblocking Strimming and gutter unblocking Strimming •Drain Drain and unblocking •• ••Strimming Drain andgutter gutter unblocking Strimming •• •Door locks repaired or • Patio and paving Door locks repaired orreplaced replaced Patio and paving locks repaired or replaced Patio and paving •Door Door locks repaired •• ••Patio and paving Doorand locks repairedor orreplaced replaced Patio and paving •• ••Brick blockwork repairs • Fencing Brick and blockwork repairs • Fencing Brick and blockwork repairs • Fencing Brick and blockwork repairs • •Fencing Brick and blockwork repairs Fencing •• ••All aspects of garden maintenance • Garage locks All Garage locks All aspects of gardenmaintenance maintenance •• •Garage Garage locks Allaspects aspectsof ofgarden garden maintenance locks All aspects oftaken garden maintenance •• •Lawn Garage locks •• ••Garden mowing Garden waste away Lawn mowing Garden waste takenaway away Lawn mowing Gardenwaste wastetaken taken away • •Lawn mowing Garden repairs waste taken away •Hedge Lawn trimming mowing •• ••Window Window Hedge trimming Window repairs Hedge trimming Windowrepairs repairs ••• •Hedge trimming Window repairs • Hedge trimming ••• ••Carpentry • Tiling Carpentry Tiling Carpentry •• •Tiling Carpentry Tiling Carpentry •Plumbing Tiling ••• ••Painting Painting Plumbing Painting ••• •Plumbing Plumbing •Painting Painting * Small jobs welcome * • Plumbing

***Small Small jobs welcome ** * jobswelcome welcome *Small Small * Free estimates Nowelcome call-out charges charges ****Free *** jobs ** No call-out charges Freeestimates estimates call-out *** * charges *Free Freeestimates estimates ** ** No No call-out call-out charges *

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STEVE HODGE

01278 570502 or 07708 062 145 •Gutters unblocked,Cleaned or Replaced •All types of Roof Repairs •uPVC Fasciaʼs and Soffits Fitted •Property Maintenance Jobs - Large or Small

HIGHEST RATED ROOFER IN SOMERSET! OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: (42 ★★★★★ Google reviews) CHIMNEY REPAIRS “Fantastic responsive service. It’s the 2nd time I have used Central Roofing…Went above and beyond and assisted me in issues around insurance.

I would recommend this company to anyone with roofing issues.”

Cat Lady

DRONE INSPECTIONS PITCH ROOFING FLAT ROOFING CONSERVATORY & GARAGE ROOFING FIBRE GLASS FLAT ROOFS UPVC FASCIAS ASBESTOS REMOVAL

Central Partnership Ltd, The Exchange, Express Park, Bridgwater. TA64RR

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Divorce & Finances, Will Writing, Powers of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts

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Offices in Weston-Super-Mare and Winscombe Remote appointments and home visits available

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STAIRLIFTS

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Flat roof and re-roof specialist

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STAIRLIFTS NEW from £1,645 RECONDITIONED from £995 RENTAL from £55 per month

01749 346 900

www.suttonsstairlifts.co.uk The Works, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. BA4 5DX

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TILING SPECIALISTS

Phil Deakin P. Deakin

www.quick-sign.co.uk 01278 787 268 | sales@quick-sign.co.uk

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Floor & Wall Tiler FREE Quotations Call now on: 07913 571479 / 01278 773691

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Specialists in repairs to all makes of Plasma, LED & LCD TVs Same day callout and repair service available Ask us about our in home digital tv tuning installation service

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LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY - £99 + vat

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01278 786900 James & Co. Natwest Bank Chambers,

01278 Street, 786900 Victoria Burnham-on-Sea

Natwest Bank Chambers, WINDOW CLEANING Victoria Street, Burnham-on-Sea

Window Cleaning to Full Exterior Cleans Prices from only £20

• Window Cleaning • Gutter Clearing • Soffit & Fascia Cleaning

VETS

Here for your pets day and night all year round WE OFFER 15 MINUTE CONSULTATIONS HOME VISITS BY APPOINTMENT 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 7 DAYS A WEEK ROYAL CANIN AND ARDEN GRANGE FOOD LOTS OF MONTHLY SPECIAL OFFERS

TEL: 01278 786602 11 VICTORIA ST, BURNHAM ON SEA, TA8 1AL HAM LANE, STRETCHOLT, BRIDGWATER, TA6 4SR WWW.BLACKROCKVETS.COM INFO@BLACKROCKVETS.COM

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01278 550062

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HIGHEST RATED ROOFER IN SOMERSET! (42 (42 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Google Google reviews) reviews)

“Fantastic “Fantastic responsive responsive service. service. It’s It’s the the 2nd 2nd time time II have have used used central central roofing roofing and and on on both both occasions occasions they they turned turned up up on on time time got got on on with with the the job job and and kept kept us us informed informed on on what what was was being being carried carried out. out. Went Went above above and and beyond beyond and and assisted assisted me me in in issues issues around around insurance. insurance. II would would recommend recommend this this company company to to anyone anyone with with roofing roofing issues.” issues.”

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GRP • FIBRE GLASS • FLAT ROOFING CHIMNEY REPAIRS REPAIRS FLAT FLAT ROOFING ROOFING FIBRE FIBRE GLASS GLASS FLAT FLAT ROOFS ROOFS OUR OUR CHIMNEY SERVICES SERVICES DRONE DRONE INSPECTIONS INSPECTIONS CONSERVATORY CONSERVATORY && UPVC UPVC FASCIAS FASCIAS INCLUDE: INCLUDE: PITCH GARAGE GARAGE ROOFING ROOFING ASBESTOS PITCH ROOFING ROOFING ASBESTOS REMOVAL REMOVAL GUTTERS GUTTERS

DRY VERGE VERGE CAPS CAPS DRY

FASCIAS FASCIAS

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We We used used Central Central Roofing Roofing to to take take down down an an old old flat flat roof roof and and install install another another on on our our business business premises premises at at Knight Knight Brothers Brothers Garage.

Garage. The The company company was was very very reliable, reliable, they they turned turned up up when when they they said said they they would, would, the the guys guys that that did did the the work work were were very very tidy tidy and and efficient. efficient. The The work work was was completed completed in in the the time time frame frame they they set…we set…we are are more more than than pleased pleased with with the the finished finished job. job.

Karen KarenAnderson Anderson

SOFFITS SOFFITS

DOWNSPOUTS DOWNSPOUTS

Central Central Partnership Partnership Ltd, Ltd, The The Exchange, Exchange, Express Express Park, Park, Bridgwater.

Bridgwater. TA64RR TA64RR