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Moose means: Socials, fun, food, good company and friendship

Burnham Moose meet on the 4th Thursday of the month at Berrow Village Hall at 7:00pm, With various speakers and guests. We are a friendly group whose aim is to raise monies for local charities and good causes, through our social & fun events, we also support members welfare and concerns. Our August talk is on Somerset Sight on the 22nd and in September is our Harvest Supper on the 7th and a talk on Fire Safety on the 26th - all welcome. For more details, please visit our web site - www.mooselodge123bos.org

Tai Chi Classes Are Back!

Following an unavoidable suspension of classes, we are happy to say we will back from 4th September. Time to get those bodies moving again and enjoy the many benefits Tai Chi has to offer.

Wednesday 10:00am East Brent Village Hall.

Thursday 9:45am and 11:00am (Advanced class) Highbridge Community Hall.

Thursday 2:00pm St Andrew’s Church Hall. Dedicated Qigong class.

Also in Locking Wednesday afternoon and Bridgwater Friday morning.

£6.50 per hour. Contact Cheryl Mountford for further details. Email: bubblingsprings@hotmail.com, Tel : 01278 781544, Mob: 07840 350334.

Tastes Of Brent Knoll

Saturday 7th September, 12 noon at Brent Knoll Parish Hall. Come along and sample our recipes from the new village cookbook produced to raise funds for St.Michaels Church. There will be a choice of starters, mains, puddings and cakes. Water and hot drinks will be served but please bring any other drink. Tickets £10 from Brent Knoll Community Shop or M Smith 01278 760691

A Big Welcome to Burnham Community Centre’s Monthly Coffee Morning

On Saturday 7th September, 5 Berrow Road, Burnham on Sea TA8 1ET, next door to the swimming pool. Funds raised in aid of the Community Centre, which is used by many local groups. From 10:00am - 12 noon. Cakes, tea/coffee, free refills, raffle, hand made cards, craft table. Friendly waitress service.

Burnham Area Flower Club

Next meeting will be Tuesday 10th September at The Catholic Church Hall, Oxford Street, Burnham on Sea. Doors open 7:00pm. Come along and have a coffee/tea and a chat before the meeting starting at 7:30pm. Our demonstrator for the evening will be Tracey Johnson from Torquay with her demonstration titled “Out of the Wood“. Also our usual amazing Plant Stall will be stocked with plants for your Autumn Garden. See you there.

North Sedgemoor Local History Group

Programme for 2024-25: September 11th: AGM.

October 9th: Did King Arthur Really Exist? - Brian Wright.

November 13th: The Life of a Bristol Tommy - Clive Burlton.

January 8th: Portishead Radio Station - Larry Bennett. February 12th: Burnham’s Paradise and Joseph of Arimathea - John Strickland.

March 12th: Aerial views of Burnham and Highbridge - John Strickland.

April 9th: The Quakers of Burnham - Alan Wheway. May 14th: The importance of seafaring in this areaJohn Strickland.

June 11th: Brickworks of Burnham and Highbridge. King Alfred School Lecture Theatre, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Membership £10, visitors £5 per session.

Brent Knoll Bazaar, Farmers’ Market & Parish Café

Saturday 14th September at Brent Knoll Parish Hall (TA9 4EH) - 10:00am to 12 noon.

Locally produced fresh Pork, Goat’s milk, cheese and meat, Eggs, Pickles and Preserves, Seasonal Vegetables, Westcroft Cider, Cakes and Savouries, Handmade Cards, Handbags, Scarves, Silver & Beaded Jewellery, Bespoke Laser Cut Gifts, Children’s Games and Toys, Local Crafts, Dog Treats, Textiles, etc., CDs, DVDs, Books and Bric-a-Brac. Plus Raffle. The Parish Café will be serving drinks, light snacks & Cakes. Entrance FREE. Proceeds to Brent Knoll Parish Hall.

West Huntspill Vintage and Classic Vehicle Show 2024

On 14th September we will be holding this years car show. It will be held on the field next to the Church and Balliol Hall, TA9 3RN. Already over 80 vehicles are signed up. We also have local craft stalls, Barbecue and refreshments. Free entry for exhibitors, £5 per person for visitors, children under 16 free. Details can be found theballiolhall.org.uk/car-show

Harvest Supper

Monday 16th September, 6:30pm for 7:00pm at East Huntspill Church Hall. Cold meats and salads, followed by a pudding. Come and enjoy good food with friends. Tickets £7.50 (Please bring your own drink). To book or for more information call 01278 788665 or email allsaintscommunitygroup@ outlook.com

All proceeds to East Huntspill Church & Church Hall.

Burnham on Sea and District Horticultural Society

Burnham on Sea Horticultural Society meeting. The September meeting is at the Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham on Sea on Monday 16th September, 7:00pm for 7:30pm with guest speaker Antonio Paladino. Subject bio aqua. All welcome. Members £1 visitors £2.

Cake Sale

Saturday 21st September, 10:30am in East Huntspill Church Hall. Delicious homemade cakes. Raising funds for East Huntspill Church. For more information call 01278 788665

Grass Roots Theology: Divine Diversity

A free day of talks and discussion around faith and diversity in today’s culture with guest speaker:

The Revd Dr Richard Sudworth OBE at St John’s Church, Highbridge on 21st September 9:00am - 3:00pm. For more info and to book a place: divinediversity.eventbrite.co.uk

Blues in the Pews is back!

All are welcome to come along to St John’s Church, Highbridge for our monthly evening of live music. Why not bring along your own instrument/voice and join the houseband and other local musicians for a jam. It’s about having fun, joining in and celebrating the gift of music. Entry is £5 on the door with accompanied under 18’s free. The licensed bar will be open! Starting 21st September 7:30pm - 10:00pm.

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Berrow Village Hall Quiz Night 21st September

Quiz night at Berrow Village Hall TA8 2NJ. 7:00pm for prompt 7:30pm start. Bar and raffle available. All proceeds go toward the upkeep of the hall. Entry £3 per participant with 1st prize of £50 for the winning team and £20 for the second. To reserve a space please contact Owen on 07889 093797 or email owdavies@btinternet.com

Car Treasure Hunt

Sunday 22nd September, 2:00pm start from East Huntspill Church Hall. Fun for all the family. £7 per car. To book or for more information call 01278 788665 or email allsaintscommunitygroup.com

All proceeds to East Huntspill Church & Church Hall.

Flower Arranging Demonstration

Monday 23rd September, 2:00pm for 2:30pm start at St George’s Community Centre BS22 7XF. Entry £7, Tea/ Coffee and Biscuits £1. Raffle Tickets to win an arrangement £1 a strip.

Do you love flowers? Come along and be inspired to try flower arranging by watching our demonstrator produce lots of different designs and have a chance to win one in the raffle. All welcome. For more details Tel: 01934 622152

Berrow Conservation Group

Berrow Conservation Group meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Berrow Village Hall, Parsonage Rd, Berrow, TA8 2NL.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday 24th September at 7:30pm. For more information contact gillp24@ hotmail.co.uk

Macmillan Annual Coffee MorningPlease support this worthwhile cause

We meet on the last Friday of the month at West Huntspill Methodist Chapel. In September it will be on the 27th, from 10:30am till 12 Noon. All donations will go to Macmillan Cancer Support. You will be able to have Cakes or biscuits with tea or coffee. There will also be Tabletop sales of puzzles, Books, Preserves and Bric a Brac. We do hope that you can come and support this very worthwhile Charity.

Harvest Lunch. Saturday 28th September

Balliol Hall. Doors open 12:30am for 1 o’clock. £16 per person. 01278 787396 / 01278 229379.

Tea And Talk, ‘Scams And Fraud’

Huntspill Hub TA93RN, 10th October 2:30pm. This month’s talk is an informative talk about how to avoid Scams and Fraud. Entry £4 to include tea and cake.

West Huntspill Players - “Murdered to Death” - Don’t

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West Huntspill Players are pleased to announce their October production “Murdered to Death” by Peter Gordon, a comical Agatha Christie Spoof, with a cast

of fabulous 1930s characters. Can you guess the murderer!

The production will run at the Balliol Hall, West Huntspill, TA9 3RN, for 4 nights from Wednesday 23rd until Saturday 26th October, inclusive, with curtainup at 7:30pm each night. Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets are £10. Tickets on sale via our Website www.westhuntspillplayers.org.uk – follow the dedicated link to the Ticket Source Website.

Xmas Craft Fayre, Balliol Hall

16th November, 10:30am - 2:00pm. To book a table contact 01278 787396

Berrow Players next play 5th, 6th and 7th December

We are thrilled to announce that our December production will be one of the hilarious Farndale plays and our May 2025 production will be Pull the Other One, a farce by Norman Robbins. We look forward to seeing you there.

Please contact us if interested in being part of of our group at whatever level via sec@stage2drama.org or ring Adele on 07831 197512

We really do need some new members or the end is nigh! You will be very welcome, our rehearsals take place at Berrow Village Hall TA8 2NJ.

Shedders!

The Highbridge and Burnham SHED welcomes both men and ladies to make, fix, learn, try crafts or just chat with a cuppa in our kitted out workshops. Why not come and join us?

MONDAY: 9:00am until 12:30pm ladies wood group. The lady crafters meet from 9:30am until 12:30pm.

TUESDAY and THURSDAY: 9:45am until 12:45pm and 1:45pm until 4:45pm the men’s section meet. Morland Community Hub, Pearce Drive, HIGHBRIDGE, TA9 3FU.

Contact: bhmenshed@gmail.com or meadssue@ yahoo.co.uk

Do you have Parkinson’s? This group could help you

We meet on the 2nd Monday of the month. It is a lively sociable group, some sufferers attend with a partner/carer, friend, or family member. A chat, refreshments (donation) and a raffle from donated prizes are regular features. We occasionally invite speakers or engage in fun activities. Look forward to welcoming any new members and continuing

to see our regulars. It’s at the Catholic Church Hall, Burnham, TA8 1LL from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. For more info call Sandra 01278 760451 or Roger on 01278 783696

Still time to have a go at lawn bowls!

The outdoor season is now in its last few weeks…but if you want to have a look around our club (thinking about next year) please pop around on a Monday or Thursday evening at 5:30pm - wearing flat-soled shoes if you want to send a few bowls down the green! We are situated next to Mark Village Hall TA9 4NY, with ample parking. Check out our website for further contact details.

Burnham On Sea Duplicate Bridge Club

Calling all bridge players! Come and join us on Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm for a prompt 7:00pm start. Room 3, Community Center, Berrow Road, Burnham on Sea .

Free Parking. Facilities for tea and coffee making available, please bring your own refreshments.

Further information please call Jane on 07484762526, pitcher.jane@gmail.com

Get ready the next release of Windows 11 and Apple OS

We are expecting a new release of Windows 11 in the next few weeks. Named 24H2 (meaning the second half of 2024) this release is set to bring new features and background improvements. Here are some of the expected new features:

1. HDR Background Support: Enjoy richer colours and better contrast with HDR backgrounds.

2. Energy Saver: Reduce power consumption to extend battery life or save energy on desktops.

3. Sudo for Windows: Execute elevated tasks with administrative privileges.

4. Wi-Fi 7 and QR Codes: Connect faster with Wi-Fi 7 support and easily share network passwords using QR codes.

5. Voice Clarity: Improved audio quality for better communication.

6. Windows Protected Print Mode: Enhanced security for printing.

Apple will also be updating their computers to the latest release called “Sequoia” which should be released mid to late September. Also compatible iPhones and iPads can be updated to iOS 18.

For those of you with Windows 10, it is now more important than ever to think about upgrading to Windows 11. Since Windows 11 was released in 2021, Microsoft has given its full attention to give you the most secure and reliable experience with regular updates keeping things working well. For those of you that are daunted about upgrading, we offer an on-site service to either upgrade your existing computer or make the transition to new equipment as easy as possible. We also offer yearly service visits, so an experienced technician will make sure that everything is running as it should be for the next 12 months, as often, things have been overlooked that could turn into a big problem. Feel free to get in touch to discuss…

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Berrow and Brean Good Neighbours

Community Hubs and Cafes

Come and join us every week at our community hubs and cafes. We enjoy having a chat and there is a lot of laughter! Berrow Hub is every Tuesday in Berrow Village Hall from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Brean Hub is every Thursday at Brean Village Hall from 1:00pm3:00pm. We provide tea/coffee and cakes - people can give donations if they wish. Citizens Advice attend Berrow every 2nd Tuesday and Brean every 4th Thursday. The Village agent attends both Hubs during the 3rd week of the month. Come and join us!

Free Community Clothing

Rescued Recycled Reused hold a Free To Everyone, No vouchers, No money needed Community Clothing morning in the Hall at the Methodist Church, College Street, Burnham TA8 1AS. Due to hall availability we now operate every WEDNESDAY MORNING

10:00am - 2:00pm. Come along & clothes swap, add to or refresh your wardrobe. Please bring your own shopping bag. We accept clean, wearable clothing donations. Find us on Facebook & rescuedrecycledreused@gmail.com

Join Weston Walking Group for Somerset Walks

We walk on Wednesdays and Saturdays in all parts

of Somerset. Why not come and join us enjoying fresh country air, excellent views and friendly company. Visit our website www.westonwalkinggroup.co.uk or phone Barbara 07934 197780 / 01934 624138 to check where the next walk is, and come and join us. You will be very welcome.

Badminton players wanted!

We are a friendly group of people who enjoy playing badminton together. Would you like to join us? We meet at Sedgemoor Manor School in Mark every Wednesday from 8:00pm until 10:00pm. For further information please call 01278 641516

A Chance To Renew Your Love Of Table Tennis

A friendly bunch of keen players are seeking more like minded folk to join us at the Bay Centre, Cassis Close on Fridays, 2:00pm - 4:00pm on our 2 tables. Whilst competitive, enjoyment is always more important! Small monthly fee, tea and bix provided. Even if not recently, ideally you’ll have played before to a reasonable standard and we’ll soon have you up and running! We look forward to seeing you. Email Tony at macdtony50@gmail.com or text 07443 922240.

Coffee Morning

Every Saturday in East Huntspill Church Hall, 10:30am - 12noon. Come along for a friendly chat and a coffee. For more information call 01278 786790

Come and do something different for the summer

A small group of 4 teenagers and parents are looking to expand their group for additional needs. We are very active doing walks, day trips, playing indoor and outdoor games and we meet alternate Saturdays at the Bay Centre Building in Burnham on Sea. Time is 10:45am to 12:30pm. A different theme each week including sensory activities in art and craft. Telephone or text 07938903358 for details and dates. A supportive and welcoming group.

Welcome to Burnham Christian Fellowship

Welcome to everybody reading this notice. We welcome you to join us at Burnham Christian Fellowship every Sunday morning at 10:30am. We meet at the BAY Centre, Cassis Close, Burnham on Sea TA8 1NN.

Come and enjoy good Christian singing and bible based ministry. Free tea and coffee after the service. 07542536433

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Why not enter Highbridge Festival of The Arts in 2025?

Organisers of Highbridge Festival of the Arts are busy making plans for their 77th Festival taking place between the 10th and 22nd March 2025. Syllabuses for Speech & Drama, Dance and Music are being written over the summer and should be available on the Festival website, www.highbridgefestival.org.uk, in the middle of September. Entries open in October.

The Festival is very keen to encourage independent entries from children and adults to the Speech & Drama and Music Sections – you don’t have to be entered by your school or teacher to take part.

Learn the life skill that is swimming

Burnham on Sea swimming club has been established for nearly 50 years. We provide affordable swimming lessons and training for swimmers beginning to learn to swim right through to those swimming competitively.

We participate in a number of galas and have an inclusive approach.

We are entirely run by dedicated volunteers which allows us to keep our prices as low as possible enabling everybody to learn the life skill that is swimming.

For more details contactburnhamonseaswimmingclub@outlook.com

Our website address is burnhamonseaswimmingclub.co.uk or visit our Facebook page Burnham-on-Sea Swimming Club.

Thought of Joining a Shanty Band?

We are an established and acclaimed Shanty Band operating out of Weston-super-Mare, but performing across the whole of Somerset. Due to the number of commitments we are looking for singers and musicians to join us.

We practice every week at the Nightjar in Mead Vale and we would love to hear from you.

All fees and donations go to children’s charities in Somerset, including SWCHospice at Wraxall.

For further details please contact Peter on 07734 055808 or Email: p6ﬂd@hotmail.co.uk

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1. Batch Cook – once a week prepare all the week’s meals in one monster cookathon. Use a theme to help you:

a: Roast chicken can become chicken curry, chicken & sweetcorn topped jacket potatoes and chicken stir-fry.

b: Use mince for spaghetti bolognaise, lasagne and tacos.

c: Roasted vegetables make great fajitas, veggie pasta and vegetable curry.

2. Freeze sandwiches ahead for packed lunches – avoid soggy contents & salad – add these as extras on the day. Great fillings include Ham and cheese, Turkey, cranberry & brie, Tuna & sweetcorn (go light on the mayo) and Chicken & cream cheese.

3. Up your 5-a-day: Add fruit/vegetables to every meal: bananas at breakfast, grapes & apples / carrot sticks & cherry tomatoes in lunchboxes and side salad / fresh fruit salads with dinner.

4. Keep on top of looking after your cooking appliances by having a regular professional oven clean every few months. In between cleans use oven liners to catch spills or use them as non-stick liners in your roasting tins and on your baking trays (saves loads of time on the washing up)

5. De-grease the BBQ before you put it away for the winter – ensure all racks and surfaces are fully clean to avoid mould build-up over the storage period.

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Tired All the Time?

Do you spring out of bed at 7am, ready to face the day? Or do you wake up feeling tired and drained?

GPs are reporting that more and more patients complain of having no energy. So much so, that the syndrome has its own acronym –TATT, or ‘tired all the time.’

TATT is common, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it.

There are many different causes of fatigue, and it’s always a good idea to start by speaking to your GP or practice nurse.

Overwhelming exhaustion, which gets worse with activity and does not improve with rest, might be an indicator of myalgic encephalopathy (ME) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). A cure has not yet been found, but there are treatments and selfhelp measures that can ease the symptoms. A GP can also rule out conditions such as anaemia, thyroid problems, food intolerances or diabetes.

Many cases of TATT are due mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Traumatic life events, stress and money worries can also cause fatigue. In this case talking therapy can help and your doctor might refer you for counselling.

In the meantime, there are lifestyle changes which can help.

Sleep – Make sure you are getting enough good quality sleep. Try to keep to the same earlier bedtime for a few weeks and see if this helps. Sometimes an eye mask and or earplugs are all that’s needed to improve sleep quality.

Reduce stress – Build relaxation into your daily schedule. This might be a bath, or listening to music, or even yoga or meditation.

Diet - Try eating small healthy snacks throughout the day, rather than one large meal in the evening. Reduce alcohol and caffeine, and drink more water. Finally, you may not feel like it, but exercising is another proven way to fight fatigue. Even a quick 15-minute walk around the block will give you an energy boost.

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If You Think You Have A Problem With Alcohol

Then call us on 0800 917 7650, this is a free number or email: help@aamail.org. We have support groups in North Somerset/Sedgemoor area 7 days a week. All inquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.

Volunteer Drivers Urgently Needed To Help Your Community

Volunteers are desperately needed for our Community Transport Service that enables vulnerable people to attend medical appointments out of their local area when they don’t have any other form of transport.

We are looking for people with their own car, a full driving licence and spare time on their hands to join our friendly team.

We would be happy to chat with anyone interested and answer any questions. Please ask them to give us a call here at Mendip Community Transport on 01749 880613 or via email at chantel.difford@ mendipct.co.uk

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• Hedge trimming

Hedge trimming

• Hedge trimming

• Carpentry

• Tiling

• Painting • Plumbing

• Painting

• Plumbing

• Painting • Plumbing

• Plumbing

* Small jobs welcome *

* Free estimates * * No call-out charges *

Phone: 01278 795056

Mob: 07715 205676

Phone: 01278 795056

Mob: 07715 205676

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Phone: 01278 328654 Mob: 07715 205676

Email: hrj.shoreline@gmail.com

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