LocalReach Clevedon February 2024

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Somerset Wood Recycling Somerset Wood Recycling has been hand-making furniture in our workshop in Weston-super-Mare since 2007.

We use a selection of reclaimed and salvaged timber as well as sustainably sourced hardwoods from Somerset and South Wales.

Not only is our furniture locally made, the environmental impact of our manufacturing process is minimal.

In our showroom you’ll find a selection of tables, shelving and homeware, as well as work by local artists and locally produced honey and wax. On top of all that, we stock a huge range of reclaimed and locally sourced timber, everything from pallet wood and construction grade softwood to live edged Alder, Ash and Oak slabs and mantelpiece sized beams.

If you’re thinking of starting a project it’s definitely worth paying us a visit!

Our friendly team would be happy to talk you through the design process to create a bespoke piece of furniture that’ll fit your house perfectly, or help you select the timber that is right for you.

Contact: info@somersetwoodrecycling.co.uk or visit us at Somerset Wood Recycling, The Motex Centre, Winterstoke Road, Weston-super-Mare BS23 3YW.

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• Over 15 years’ experience • Bespoke furniture design and creation • Hardwood chopping boards and homewares • Showroom displaying tables, shelving and kitchen ware and work by Somerset-based makers • Eco-coffins • Timber warehouse with reclaimed wood, and sustainably sourced softwoods and hardwoods • Firewood and kindling Our team are friendly, knowledgeable and always happy to help For more information contact:

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Garden View Clematis, often hailed as the “Queen of the Climbers”, is a beloved fixture in many UK gardens.

Its enchanting flowers, ranging from delicate, starshaped blossoms to bold, dramatic blooms, can transform fences, walls, and trellises into living art. But clematis, like many plants, needs pruning, and understanding the pruning requirements of your particular clematis will depend on its pruning group.

Clematis are categorized into three main pruning groups: 1, 2, and 3. These groups are determined by the plant’s flowering time and the age of the flowering wood.

Group 1 clematis bloom early in the year, flowering on the previous year’s growth. These varieties, like the alpine clematis, produce flowers in late spring and are generally the least demanding in terms of pruning. Pruning, if necessary, should be done immediately after flowering. The goal is to remove dead or weak stems and to shape the plant, but heavy pruning is not needed. If left unpruned, these clematis can become a tangle of old wood with few flowers.

Group 2 clematis flower in late spring or early summer on short shoots developing from the previous year’s growth and often have a second, less vigorous flush in late summer on the current year’s growth. Examples include the popular varieties like ‘Nelly Moser’ and ‘Miss Bateman’.

Pruning for Group 2 should be light, focusing on removing dead and weak stems in late winter or early spring, so February is the perfect time. You can also lightly prune after the first flowering to encourage a more robust second bloom.

Group 3 clematis flower on the current year’s growth, producing blooms from mid to late summer until the first frost. This group includes varieties like ‘Jackmanii’ and ‘Sweet Autumn Clematis’. They require more extensive pruning, cut back almost to ground level (15-30 cm above the ground) in February. This encourages strong new growth and a profusion of flowers at a manageable height.

When pruning, always use clean, sharp tools to make clean cuts. This prevents damage to the plant and reduces the risk of disease. After pruning, it’s beneficial to apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch to provide nutrients and maintain soil moisture.

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Clothes swop in Queens Square, Clevedon on Saturday 27th January Come to “Clothes Swop” at Theatre Shop in Queens Square, Clevedon on Saturday 27th January. Bring good quality women’s clothes, shoes or jewellery to swop at 10:30am (Max 10 items). These will be sorted in Theatre shop, ready to browse, a short time later. Event closes at 12:00 noon. (No men’s or children’s clothes, thank you).

Cost is £3 per person.

Whilst waiting, browse Farmers Market stalls, 9:00am - 12:30pm – Wonderful local produce cheese, vegetables, apple juice, lamb, WI goodies, venison, plants, honey, fermented foods, pork, pies, beef and more.

Rockola - Live Rock ‘n’ Roll Band Friday 2nd February, Doors open at 7:00pm.

Join us for a night of Rock ‘n’ Roll with live band ‘Rockola’ playing popular hits from the sixties.

They’ll be plenty of dancing so bring your best shoes! £8 on the door. Pill Memorial Club, BS20 0DH. www.pillmemorialclub.co.uk

Black Eyed Peaz Tribute Saturday 3rd February. ‘Lets get it started’… With

COMMUNITY all the Greatest Hits from the Black Eyed Peaz, a night to shake those ‘Humps’ and ‘Let the beat Rock’… ‘Ive got a feeling… this nights gonna be a good night’… no it’s going to be a GREAT Night…

A NIGHT NOT TO BE MISSED! Doors Open: 7:30pm ~ DJ kicks off at 8:30pm.

Ticket only: £10 Members, £15 Non-Members Pill & District Memorial Club www.pillmemorialclub.co.uk

Jumble Sale in aid of Tickenham Flower Show The next Jumble Sale in aid of Tickenham Flower Show will be held on Saturday 3rd February at Tickenham Village Hall.

The sale will open at 2:00pm, entrance fee is 50p.

All the usual stalls will be there; bric-a-brac, clothes, books, children’s toys and books and who knows what on the stage.

Refreshments available too.

Due to the nature of the event, we request no dogs in the hall, thank you.

We look forward to seeing you on the 3rd February; come and grab a bargain or three.

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OvenGleamers Top Tips for Loving Your Cooker This February 1. Invest in a non-stick oven liner. They help to catch all of those annoying drips that stick to the bottom of your cooker, which later can become a burnt-on mess. Easy to wash or pop in the dishwasher.

2. Do not use harsh chemicals inside your cooker. Instead, try a safer homemade option using items found around your household. For an all-purpose cleaner and deodorizer, mix together 4 tablespoons baking soda with 1 litre warm water.

3. Get the wiping habit! Wipe away any spillages immediately with a damp cloth. Don’t give the mess a chance to stay. I know this sounds easy and as hard as you try it is a chore, the oven can still be hot and some of the stuff just doesn’t want to come off but stick with it. Get a microfibre cloth and use it wet with washing-up solution.

4. Cover your roast! You need to stop the grease spitting all over your lovely clean oven. To do this just put a lid on your roast tin or cover with foil or try a roasting bag. This way the inside of your oven and your grill (if its inside your oven) won’t become completely coated in grease when you are cooking. This grease, if left in the oven, becomes burnt on carbon in the long term and is very difficult to get off.

5. Get a professional in to Gleam It! If you really can’t get all the dirt and grime out of your oven yourself then maybe call and book someone that can. A newly cleaned cooker will be sparkling and clean and if you follow our other tips you will keep it clean, won’t you?

Need some professional help? Then call Graham at OvenGleamers on 01275 370571 or go to www.ovengleamers.com for more details.

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Quietly impacting the community for good, through prayer

stories, songs and a brief thought from the Bible.

PRAYER 4 CLEVEDON – Christians from across the spectrum of Clevedon’s churches will meet, to pray for those living in and/or coming to work in the town, that all may enjoy steadily improving work, family, home, and social life etc: Saturday 10th February, 08:30 10:00, @ 44 Old St, (Town Council Offices). Hot drinks and Bacon/ Mushroom Rolls @ 08:30.

More info, including our regular Tuesday and Friday 08:00 - 08:30 Zoom prayer link: prayer4clevedon@gmail.com, or phone Tim Simpson, (9:00am – 9:00pm), on 01275 872 618 / 077 66 11 0718.

Hear some Good News about Love this Valentine’s Day Various takes on love are in the programme planned for Wednesday 14th February 2:30pm 3:20pm (with 30 mins for a cuppa & chat available afterwards). Includes music, readings, people’s

Designed with men and women 60+ in mind, but everyone welcome. No charge, no collection, no catch, no need to book. On your own or with friends, be sure of a welcome.

Held in Clevedon Baptist comfortable upstairs auditorium, Queens Square, Clevedon. Has disabled facilities.

Support in the Clevedon area for those who are bereaved You will receive a warm welcome on Friday 16th February at our Cruse Support drop-in, Clevedon Community Centre, Princes Road, between 10:00am and 12:00 noon. 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.

If you enjoy walking, please try our ‘Walk and Talk’ which will take place on Wednesday 14th February.

You can register your interest by emailing: bristol@ cruse.org.uk and leaving your contact details, or register at our monthly support drop-in.

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Lasting Powers of Attorney (“LPAs”) – Have you prepared yours yet?

Most people believe that their spouse or relative will automatically be allowed to make decisions about their health care needs if they were to be incapacitated; or their property and financial affairs if unable to act. This is not the case!

If you do not have a LPA in place and were mentally incapacitated: • Your spouse/family will be denied access to your bank accounts and they will have to apply the Court of Protection to access your finances, including any pension or insurance payments which is costly and can take a year to put in place.

• The Local Council will make decisions on your health care needs, including end of life care; whereas a Health & Welfare LPA will give your attorneys some “power” to speak as if they were you regarding your care • Your spouse/family will not be able to sell your property to pay for care fees or if you needed to downsize. Again, they would have to apply to the Court of Protection.

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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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The Impact of Winter Weather for Those with Hearing Loss A warm welcome from Mia, Claire and Toby at Meadows & Wood Hearing Care Specialists.

We are slowly coming to the end of the winter, and enjoying spending more time outside.

However, the winter can pose unique challenges for us all. Research indicates that colder days have placed those with hearing loss at a higher risk of loneliness, emphasising the importance of looking out for those around us.

Hearing loss impacts approximately 30-35% of adults aged 65 to 75, and over 50% for those aged 75 and above. When combined with the fact that 1.4 million older people in the UK often feel lonely, the risk of isolation becomes even more pronounced during winter.

Recent data from the UK reveals that using hearing aids can reduce depression symptoms, enhance sleep quality, and reduce evening exhaustion. These factors can directly impact an individual’s ability to socialize with others, which can reduce feelings of loneliness.

Our Tips to Combat Loneliness: 1. Community Engagement: Join in community events, clubs, and gatherings specifically designed for those with hearing loss. Creating inclusive spaces fosters connections and combats isolation.

2. Check-In Campaigns: Establish regular check-ins with elderly neighbours, or family members.

A simple phone call or visit can make a world of difference during the darker, colder months.

3. Attend a Hearing Check-Up: Encourage individuals with hearing loss to attend a hearing check-up, where they can explore their hearing aids options. A new hearing aid might be that boost of confidence that you need. Please do not hesitate to get in touch, our team are here to help you with any issues you may have.

If you or your loved one are struggling with hearing, and you would like to know how we can help, we are here for you at home or in North Somerset’s only full time and fully independent audiology clinic. Contact details are below.

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Iwood Health Áine Ashby - Craniosacral Therapist Craniosacral Therapy, helping ease pain and aid vitality in body, mind and spirit. CST is a touch based therapy with its roots in osteopathy. A gentle yet potent way of supporting our innate capacity to selfregulate and move towards states of balance and cohesion.

Just as the tides are in constant ebb and flow, the systems of the body are also in continual motion.

When faced with stress or disturbances - physical, emotional or relational, our natural state of motion can become compromised and disconnected from the whole. These areas of inertia and restricted function manifest in an array of symptoms, illness or general disconnect and lack in vitality. CST uses light touch to palpate these subtle movements, detecting areas of stasis and gently working on dissipating held forces, bringing motion and integration back into the body. The gentle nature of this work makes it safe from newborns onwards.

Phone: 07708383370.

John Mann - Hypnotherapist Hypnosis is the method of parking your conscious thinking brain, giving access to the sub-conscious and at this point all healing is possible.

At birth our sub-conscious is pre-wired with two things - the fear of falling, and the fear loud noise!

All the other fears and phobias, good and bad are then learnt. Many clients present issues caused by locked in feelings and emotions from earlier life traumas. Regression Hypnosis releases energies associated with trauma by getting back to the root cause or causes.

Hypnotherapy helps you achieve the life you deserve by treating: Addictions, Panic Attacks, P.T.S.D, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Confidence issues, O.C.D, Weight problems, Grief, Physical Illness, Pain, Insomnia, Stammering, Dental Fears, Allergies, Skin Disorders, Guilt, Sexual Problems and Phobias.

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Staying Independent and Safe in your Home Making sure your home fits your needs is vital, especially for seniors or those who might have trouble getting around. The ability to navigate safely within the house profoundly influences an individual’s dignity and overall well-being. If everyday tasks such as entering and exiting the house, using the bathroom, or preparing a meal become challenging, it’s crucial to consider making improvements.

Despite concerns about costs, financial assistance is available through a government backed Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG), which can provide up to £30,000 for home alterations. This grant aims to help individuals with qualifying conditions remain independent and safe. Whether it involves renovating a bathroom, making the kitchen more accessible, or converting a room into a wetroom or bedroom, the DFG offers valuable support. To apply, individuals can contact their local council or visit www.gov. uk/disabled-facilities-grants for more information. If eligible for a grant finding a trusted company to conduct the renovation is the next step. AHM Installations Ltd are accessible bathing specialists and have been creating bespoke bathrooms and wetrooms across the UK for over 24 years. They are offer ‘bath out shower in’ options, or they can create a full wetroom or install a walk-in bath. Sometimes a full renovation may not be required and simple adaptations such as installing grab rails, or a drop-down seat can significantly improve daily life.

AHM understands it can feel daunting and that customers may have concerns before undertaking home renovations, but their friendly team guides customers through every step. Home surveyors visit to comprehend the challenges and they will assess the available space and provide a customised, budgetfriendly solution. Founded in 1999, by Simon and Julie Symcox, the family-run company draws on their nursing and mobility industry backgrounds. With customers at the heart, Julie and Simon are driven by a genuine desire to offer life changing solutions, at a fair cost whilst delivering a high standard of customer care. Their commitment to excellence is evident in the ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating.

If you would like to know how AHM Installations can help you or if you would like a brochure, call 01275 772425.

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Clevedon Music Club hosts an evening with Schubert Father and daughter, Paul and Helen Reid return on Tuesday 20th February at 7:30pm in the Teignmouth Room at the Community Centre, Princes Road, with a ‘Portrait of Schubert in piano music, songs and spoken word’.

This tuneful evening will include Moments Musicaux, impromptus and some of his best known songs.

A former BBC Young Musician of the Year keyboard finalist, Helen enjoys a busy teaching and performing career, while Paul is a former Chairman of the Schubert Institute (UK).

Admission costs £12 at the door by cash or cheque.

Clevedon Gardeners Club Spring Flower Show Princes Hall, CCC, Saturday 24th February, 1:00pm – 4:15pm. Entry £1 in advance £1.50 on the door.

Full details on the website clevedongardeners. chessck.co.uk

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Clevedon Music Club Concerts February – April 2024 Clevedon Community Centre Tuesday 20th February: 7:30pm; Zosia Dzimitrowicz (piano).

Tuesday 19th March: 7:30pm; Emily Heathcote and Jason Anderson (clarinet and piano).

Tuesday 16th April: 7:30pm or Sunday 21st April: 3:00pm t.b.c, Outstanding musicians from Bristol schools.

With the exception of September, all concerts take place upstairs in the Teignmouth Room, Clevedon Community Centre BS21 7SZ. Admission to individual concerts £12; Subscription for all eight concerts £72; Subscription for half season £38.

By cash or cheque only.

To receive programme details by email; Phone 01275 875262 or email andrea.argent@hotmail.co.uk

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Woodspring u3a - February Coffee Social in Nailsea In addition to all the established group activities, Woodspring u3a is now holding coffee social events for members and others who’d like to join u3a. These are run by u3a volunteers. The February Coffee Social is at the Scotch Horn Centre in Nailsea on 27th February. Please contact the Woodspring u3a website for further details: u3asites.org.uk/ woodspring/home

What is Walking Cricket?

It is a slower version of the traditional game-played at a “walking” pace and with adapted rules for indoors spaces. Ideal for men and women usually aged 50 plus Impact of walking cricket includes: Getting people more active and improving fitness; Supporting recovery and rehabilitation after injury or operation; Improving social wellbeing - meeting new friends; Improving emotional and mental well being; Reminiscing about a sport you played

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Anyone interested can contact mustafa.shaikh@ somersetcricketfoundation.org or 07385 818493 or view our website at Walking Cricket - Somerset Cricket Foundation. We also created this video clip: fb.watch/oapoCw4hOg/

Don’t Miss Our Friday Night Light On the last Friday of every month we play an assortment of choral and classical music and Gregorian chants. This is the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet in our beautiful candlelit surroundings of Tickenham Church. There is no charge! Come for as long or as short a time as you like, 6:30pm - 7:30pm.

For further information please ring Bob on 07975 618664. We look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful Church.

Free play sessions for the whole community, every Saturday!

ParkPlay is 90 minutes of free community play,

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every Saturday, for everyone. Make friends, have fun, get moving!

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 Clevedon, Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Winscombe and Yatton. 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.

Land Yeo Friends: Looking after the river through your town We are a group of people who formed in 2003

as volunteer guardians of the river Land Yeo in Clevedon. We meet quarterly (see website www. landyeofriends.org).

We clear non-organic debris from the river, also raising concerns with statutory bodies.

LYF recently supported Clevedon Town Council in compiling CTC’s letter to the Environment Agency, North Somerset Council, Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium and Liam Fox MP, about the condition and maintenance of the Land Yeo in Clevedon.

We developed and implemented the Two Rivers Walk around Clevedon.

We would welcome new members.

Defibrillator Project Installs More Defibs Within The Local Community!

The Donate For Defibrillator Weston-Super-Mare Project continues to work with venues to purchase public accessible defibrillators. 6 public accessible defibrillators have been installed and other defibrillators are on order for various venues.

The funds for these have all been raised by the venues, fundraising Great Western Heart Starters are also providing CPR training for venue staff that have bought defibrillator(s) in February and a couple of sessions are available for members of the public to book onto via the link on our Website, www.donatefordefibwsm.co.uk

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