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See and Hear the Difference, with Andrew Bird Hearing at Tudball Opticians Every Wednesday at Tudball Opticians on Hill Road, Andrew Bird continues to conduct one of Clevedon’s longest standing, independent hearing clinics offering professional ear care services and looking after Clevedon’s ears for the past fourteen years.

Maintaining its independence, Andy’s company ‘Andrew Bird Hearing’ has continued to operate as a traditional, family practice since 2007 and their client-first approach and personal passion to provide exceptional care are values shared with Lucie, the owner of Tudball Opticians.

As a fully qualified Hearing Aid Audiologist since 2003, Andy is available for comprehensive hearing tests and provide, service and repair hearing aids. Blocked ears? Andy is equally as qualified to perform ear wax removal, using water-less micro suction or traditional irrigation (syringing) techniques to restore your hearing dramatically.

Incorporating Andrew Bird Hearing’s expertise into Tudball Opticians’ own excellent optical offerings provides clients with access to both top-tier hearing and eye care, a convenient ‘one stop shop’ for your eyes and ears!

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Cruse Support for those bereaved in the Clevedon area If you enjoy walking, please join our Cruse ‘Walk and Talk’ which will take place on Wednesday morning, 14th August. You can register your interest by emailing bristol@cruse.org.uk, leaving your contact details, or register at our monthly support drop-in.

You will receive a warm welcome on Friday 16th August at our Cruse support drop-in, Clevedon Community Centre, Princes Road, between 10:00am and 12:00noon. Trained bereavement volunteers will be present to talk to you in confidence. Please bring a friend with you if you wish. Refreshments will be provided.

Holiday At Home... Let’s Have Some Fun! Good News! We’ll be having our monthly programme as usual on Wednesday 14th August, with various items to enjoy for 50 mins before a cuppa and chat. There’ll be laughs and treats, and you can join in just as much as you want to. Come to the comfortable auditorium upstairs in Clevedon Baptist, Queens Square (has good disabled facilities) ready to start at 2:30pm and plan to stay until 3:45pm. Designed with people 60+ in mind but anyone welcome. There is no charge. Enquiries: Judi 07762946560.

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Standing In The Gap. (Meaning - Doing something for someone who can’t help themselves, or praying for someone else, who may never know we did). Each month Christians from various churches meet to pray blessing and protection, for all who live or come to work in Clevedon…

Next time is on Saturday 17th August, 8:30am 10:00am @ 44 Old St, (Town Council Offices). For info, including the link for their Tues and Fri Zoom, 08.00-08.30, contact prayer4clevedon@gmail. com, or phone Tim Simpson, (9:00am – 9:00pm), on 01275 872 618.

77th Annual Tickenham Flower Show Tickenham Flower Show on Saturday 17th August, at Tickenham Village Field and Hall from 12:30pm. £5 entry, accompanied children free.

Free Park and Ride available next to Tickenham Golf Club.

The Show Marquee, Field and Village Hall open at 12:30pm for Hog Roast, Craft Fair, W.I Teas, Ice

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Other entertainment includes Portishead Concert Band, Busy Beats Community Drum Circle and a Fun Dog Show.

Presentation of prizes at 4:00pm followed by Auction of Produce from 4:30pm.

Next meeting Wednesday 21st August Weston-super-Mare local Macular Society group The Weston-super-Mare Macular Society Group covering Weston, Clevedon, Winscombe and surrounding areas meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 10:30am to 12:30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Baytree Road, Weston-super-Mare BS22 8HG. The meetings are for anyone affected by central vision loss AMD wet or dry. Come to share experiences with others. Swap tips and strategies. There are talks by professionals offering advice on appliances to help, useful organisations such as Vision North Somerset. Friends and carers most welcome. Cost £3 Further information contact Jo 07947 373 244.

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Clevedon Flower Show, 24th & 25th August, Salthouse Fields Join us for the 126th local show, our marquee will be filled with many show entries and trade and craft stalls. Entertainment this year includes The Mini Pony Show, popular singers including John Prescott, Daz and Annuska, bands Station2Station, The Travelling Oakies, Port of Bristol Shanty Crew and some local children’s groups & Bristol Pipes and Drums open the show at 12 noon Saturday.

Sunday sees the dog show and Classic cars.

Both days we’ll have our refreshments tent, BBQ & Bars. Entry Prices held at last years levels. See Facebook & website clevedonflowershow.uk

Live music venue in Winscombe On 4th Tuesday each month at the upstairs room Winscombe Club (The Legion), 7 Sandford Road BS25 1HD. Winscombe Folk Club is an acoustic club welcoming music, song, poetry of all kinds from accomplished performers and anyone just starting out. Only £2 towards the room hire. For more info, call Nigel on 07551 197 685 or email winscombefolkclub@gmail.com. The next few dates are 27th August, 24th September etc. Doors open 7:30pm and music will start around 8:00pm.

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Clevedon Gardener’s Club We are keen gardeners who meet for a varied series of talks with an annual spring flower show and visits to interesting gardens by car and coach.

Members open their private gardens during the summer with refreshments and plant sales.

Members are also entitled to discount at local nurseries and on seeds ordered through the club.

Meetings usually take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month commencing 4th September with Claire Hart on Plants for Problem areas at Kenn Road Methodist Church Hall, Kenn Road, Clevedon BS21 6LH (access from Halswell Road).

Refreshments are served at 7:15pm, meeting starts at 7:30pm.

Annual subscription £20 payable in September.

New members and visitors (£3 per meeting) are welcome to come along to any meeting. Further information available on the website.

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Weston Hospicecare’s Moonlight Beach Walk confirmed for Saturday 14th September The annual Moonlight Beach Walk, sponsored by Howards and the Grand Pier, will return once again this September and it’s going to be even bigger and better than before!

Register to walk a choice of 5km or 10km along Weston-super-Mare seafront for Weston Hospicecare, and receive a branded t-shirt plus candle bag to decorate, a glass of prosecco to celebrate, plus a great atmosphere along the way.

Get ready to glow along the beach!

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Has someone died? Carrying the pain of grief is hard Grieving the death of a loved one can be painful, confusing and sometimes a long-term struggle.

This seven-session course, gently guides bereaved people through the most common aspects of grief, enabling them to process the implications for themselves. People find learning together, in an openly caring space, helps them

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The course will be running for seven Tuesday evenings (19:15 to 21:30), at Christchurch Clevedon, and starting on 17th September.

For more information, please visit the Christchurch website or email: bereavementsupport@ christchurch-clevedon.org.uk

Inner Wheel Club Of Clevedon Welcomes New Members This year marks the 100th anniversary of Inner Wheel, our club here is 76 years old.

The emphasis on this Women’s organization is Service and Friendship. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month, except August, at 2:30pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Kenn Road, Clevedon.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 18th September, please come along if you would like to join this welcoming, friendly bunch of ladies.

Or see our Facebook page, Inner Wheel Club of Clevedon, for more information or contact details.

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Gather the gang and battle it out at our half term FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT! Great fun to be had!

Wednesday 30th October 6:00pm - 8:00pm. £5 per team, all ages welcome, open to both members and non-members - no need to book.

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A Bit Batty International Bat Night 24th-25th August Thanks to Count Dracula, bats get a bad rap. International Bat Night hopes to change our perception. During this annual celebration, public events such as bat walks, take place across the country.

Bats make up just over a quarter of the UK’s mammal population and they are the only ones that can fly. There are 18 native species plus occasional migrant visitors, and populations are under threat from predation, crime and habitat loss, so UK bats and their roosts are protected by law.

Pipistrelles are our commonest bats, weighing in at just 5 grams (less than a £1 coin). Noctules are our largest bat but still measure less than 5cm long!

Bat wings are wonderful examples of biomechanical engineering. They are constructed

LOCALREACH in a similar way to human hands, only with membrane of skin stretched between the elongated, delicate fingers. Bat bones are very slender and flexible, and because their wings are much thinner than bird wings bats can manoeuvre more easily at speed.

Bats fly and feed in the dark, and all UK bats live on insects, which they find using echolocation producing a stream of high-pitched calls and listening to the returning echo. They ‘see’ best using sound but contrary to popular belief they are not blind.

The saying about having ‘bats in the belfry’ is not accurate because they rarely roost in church towers, preferring somewhere quieter, and less draughty. They prefer houses, and cause very few problems as they are neither noisy nor smelly and most householders are usually unaware of their presence. If bats do set up home in your roof, their access must not be impeded. If you’d like to encourage these interesting little creatures to your garden you can buy or make bat boxes to fix to outside of your home. Help, advice and general information on Britain’s bats is available at www. bats.org.uk

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use secateurs, scissors or even a knife. On most plants, trim the dead flower just above the next bud or leaf on the stem.

Deadheading is quite simply, the removal of dead flower heads from a plant. It’s one of the most important August jobs in the garden. Faded, browning flowers can spoil the appearance of beds, borders and containers, especially in small gardens where each individual plant has more of a starring role. Deadheading helps keep displays looking lovelier for longer.

Plants like delphiniums and lupins produce heads of multiple flowers. In this case pinch off individual flowers and then eventually, when all the flowers have died, prune the entire head to just above a lower bud, leaf or side shoot. Some plants, like hardy geraniums, cat mint (Nepeta) and lady’s mantle (Alchemilla), will produce a second flush of flowers if you cut them back close to ground level after flowering.

In addition: Plants put more of their energy into stronger growth and more flower production, instead of producing seeds (obviously leave the flowerheads untouched if you WANT seeds); It prevents plants from self-seeding and it prevents petals scattering everywhere.

Deadheading is best carried out as soon as the blooms begin to look scruffy. The simplest method is to pinch or snap off the spent blooms with a finger and thumb, aiming to remove the flower with its stalk, to keep the plant looking tidy. For plants with tough or stringy stems, you

Not all plants need to be deadheaded. Fuchsias, obligingly and neatly deadhead themselves, saving you the trouble. Others don’t set much seed in the first place (e.g. bedding lobelias). Some plants, such as Deutzia and Spiraea produce so many flowers that deadheading becomes impractical, and some are simply too tall to reach!

And finally, the other plants that don’t require deadheading are probably my favourites, those which have ornamental seedhead as attractive as their flowers, such as love-in-a-mist (Nigella) and Chinese lantern plants (Physalis alkekengi).

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Chefs often say that you must tear basil, rather than cut it with a knife, to get the best flavour.

Nope. The flavours in basil are primarily contained within the cells of the leaf. If you tear it, it tends to come apart between the cells but if you cut the leaf, you will break open the cells releasing the flavour. This makes the most difference when you are using the basil raw eg in a tomato salad.

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A guide to choosing a garden cabin and budget A well-built cabin is a long-term investment that will become a permanent part of your living space. It can be a great alternative to a costly home extension, without the disruption that comes with construction work.

When it comes to choosing a cabin, there are a few factors to consider. First, think about your budget and how you plan to use the cabin. If you work from home and will be spending a lot of time in the cabin, it’s a good idea to invest in a high-quality, well-insulated, and heated cabin.

This will provide comfort and efficiency all year round. On the other hand, if you’ll only be using the cabin occasionally, a lower specification with less insulation and thinner materials may be sufficient.

The cost of a delivered and installed cabin can vary greatly. A standard factory-made log cabin with minimal insulation and no electrics starts at around £600 per square metre. On the other end of the spectrum, a custom-designed, well-insulated cabin with electrics and WiFi can cost up to £2,800 per square metre. The higher-end cabins are designed to be an extension of your home and suitable for year-round use.

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Understanding Hearing Loss: We’re Here To Help You! ‘Hello’ to our dear friends, from your local Audiologists Claire, Emma, Sam, Toby, and our furry companion, Charlie.

Have you ever found yourself hearing muffled words, ashamed to ask friends and family to repeat themselves? Do you complain that everyone seems to mumble nowadays?

This is, in fact, very common, especially as we grow older. Our hearing wears out at different rates and frequencies. Higher frequency sounds are usually the first to wear out and can be significantly different from low frequencies. This type of hearing loss means that we hear different aspects of speech in different ways. We hear vowel sounds well, but struggle with high frequency consonants such as ‘sss’, ‘sh’ and ‘kk’.

Imagine talking to someone through a window opening. With good hearing, we would hear the person clearly. However, if the window were closed, the person would sound muffled and unclear but still able to be heard. This is a representation of what living with even a modest hearing loss is like.

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Fibromyalgia Support Group We are a group of people who are living with Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions who meet regularly to support each other.

We meet on Monday afternoons for Tai Chi and Crafts, plus for coffee in Nuffield (Weston) on Thursday mornings.

Meetings are a mix of speakers, chat and information.

We have a weekly hydrotherapy group and organize trips and meals out plus interest groups as required.

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01275 400160 Why not come and join us and enjoy fresh country air, great 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.

Keep active in the Clevedon area Age UK Somerset delivers friendly exercise classes for people over 55 across North Somerset.

For more information, call Val 07411989478 or Jules 07840189641; email wsmfibro@gmail.com

In Clevedon you can join Strictly Seniors, a dynamic class which combines dance moves from salsa, rhumba and more. Held at Kenn Road Methodist Church, Thursdays at 2:00pm, £6.

Weston Walking Group is 50 years old!

In Yatton you can join Sit, Fit and Fun, a gentle chair-based session which uses fun props and laughter to get you moving. Held at Strawberry Gardens, Chestnut Park, BS49 4GB, on Fridays at 3:00pm, £4.

The group was formed in 1974, and although the membership has changed, the walks are still as interesting and enjoyable as ever. We walk Wednesdays and Saturdays in all parts of North Somerset.

For more information or to book contact 01823 345624 / ageingwell@ageuksomerset.org.uk

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Happy Balance…

Supporting your busy life We are passionate about re-cycling, re-housing and re-using items, working with many local charities we distribute your unwanted items on your behalf. We always offer a FREE 1hour consultation to introduce ourselves and to discuss how we can help you.

Our clients know that allocating time to work alongside Happy Balance provides the impetus they need to make a start. Through experience we understand the importance of working with you at your pace, listening to you and helping you put into action what you want to achieve.

These are all scenarios from clients we have worked with: • ‘I don’t want to leave it for the kids to sort’ – Feeling mindful that you need to get your home in order? You don’t want the family having to sort through everything when you are gone? We will work with you to streamline your home, recycle unwanted items and organise belongings you may wish to distribute to family and friends.

LOCAL EXPERT PAGE • My partner/parent has died – You’re not only dealing with grief but also thinking about how you clear the house? We are NOT house clearance. We work with you sensitively, practically and confidentially to organise their affairs and clear the house for sale or other.

• I am embarrassed – It’s all got on top of me and I just feel overwhelmed – Are you buying too many items, storing them away and feeling like you may be hoarding? Claire and SJ are non judgemental and through experience can help you declutter and regain control.

• I’m moving and need to downsize – I can’t physically or emotionally cope with my move and I need help. We are hands-on in preparing your belongings ensuring that when your removal firm comes to move you that you have already sorted through, de-cluttered and made sure all your items, big and small will fit into your new home giving you peace of mind.

• ‘Our family space isn’t working for us’ – Who can help us? Happy Balance will give you guidance, ideas and hands on support to make the changes to make your home a living space and not a storage space.

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COMMUNITY

Free play sessions for the whole community, every Saturday!!

ParkPlay is 90 minutes of free community play, every Saturday, for everyone. Make friends, have fun, get moving!

9:30am - Castle Batch Park, Bishop Avenue, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 7PQ 10:30am at Cherry Avenue Playground in Clevedon, BS21 6DX Look out for the ParkPlay flag, we’ll be there – rain or shine.

If you can, please register before you come along: park-play.com/register/ (you only need to this once).

Find out more about ParkPlay here: www. betterhealthns.co.uk/information/parkplay/

Join a free and friendly Health Walk!

30 to 60 minute Health Walks are available in Churchill and Cheddar, Clevedon, Long Ashton, Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Winscombe, Worle and Yatton.

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 01275 400160 No need to book, just come along!

Please see our website for the dates, times and meeting places: www.betterhealthns.co.uk/getactive/walking/ Or contact us at: getactive@n-somerset.gov.uk / 01275 882 730.

Prickles Hedgehog Rescue Prickles Hedgehog Rescue will be grateful to any business or organisation using 5 ream boxes of copy paper if they could let us have the empty boxes with lids as they are ideal for transporting hedgehogs back to their finders. If you can help please ring 07806744772!

Local Marie Curie Fundraising Group are looking for new members The Marie Curie Clevedon and Nailsea Fundraising Group is celebrating another successful Great Daffodil Appeal, raising incredible sum of over £5,300. The Fundraising Group are looking for new members to help continue their amazing work.

Alison, volunteer, said: “The need for palliative care is huge and the need for such wonderful nurses is great. Helping others will always make you feel good.”

Marie Curie Nurses provide expert hospice care to people in the comfort of their own home across Bristol and North Somerset.

If you are interested, please contact hannah. drury@mariecurie.org.uk

Could you help support a local family?

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Home-Start North Somerset is looking for people who can use their own experience of parenting to help other local families.

Their volunteers offer friendship and support to families with young children who are finding things tough and need a helping hand. From helping mum get out to the shops with a baby, working through parenting issues to simply being a listening ear spending 2-3 hours a week with a family can truly change lives for the better and be hugely rewarding. Full training provided. Find out more at: home-startnorthsomerset.org.uk

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01275 400160

Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project - Ongoing Work Update The Donate For Defib WsM Project promotes the need for publicly accessible defibrillators in the community and the importance of learning of CPR / Defibs.

For any venues that would like to fundraise for or buy a defibrillator please contact the team for further information, visit: www. donatefordefibwsm.co.uk for more information.

If any venues / members would like to learn CPR / use of a Defibrillator please contact the project team.

CPR awareness sessions could help to save a life in the event of a cardiac arrest!

For further information please donatefordefib.wsm@gmail.com

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The Dynamic Duo of Doctors take the ultimate plunge for charity

formidable challenge.

Husband and wife team, Doctor Adam Baker and Doctor Charlie Fleury relish a challenge in the name of charity. This year the pair will undertake the Archipelago Yachts Polar Swim

LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z The challenge will begin in September with the first swim in the Arctic Circle just off Svalbard, Norway, followed by the second swim in Antarctica in November.

‘We would be delighted if people would help by donating via our website: www.emergenseaduo.com’

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This challenge entails swimming a kilometre in the freezing waters of both the Arctic Circle & Antarctica, in nothing more than a conventional swimsuit and cap.

To date this feat has only been achieved by 12 people, such are the challenges of cold-water shock, hypothermia and not to mention the everpresent threat of Orcas, Leopard Seals and Polar Bears!

Doctor Adam Baker who works as a Palliative Care Doctor at Weston Hospicecare commented, ‘I’m passionate about helping people overcome the enormous challenges they may face, and I am immensely proud to be part of the team here at Weston Hospicecare which does such an exceptional job supporting people with life limiting conditions and their families across North Somerset and Somerset. That’s why we have chosen them as one of the benefitting charities. We are also passionate about ocean conservation so are also raising funds for the Ocean Conservation Trust, with an overall target of £20,000.”

COMPUTER SERVICING AND REPAIRS Making Computers Work For You!

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LOFT BOARDING

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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