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Garden View This month – New Year, new garden? Budget: Be clear about this. There’s no point coming up with a grand design if you can’t afford to carry it through.
When the outlook is cold and bleak pour a mug of hot chocolate and start planning for Spring. We’d all like a dream garden right? But is your dream garden the same as your neighbour’s? Probably not. Whether you’re designing a garden from scratch or remodelling the one you have there is no ‘one size fits all’ garden design. Unless you can afford to have the professionals in - and they can be worth every penny - you’ll need to apply a lot of thought to the process. We’ve created this brief guide to give you a kick-start.
Time: If you work full time and have an active social life you’ll need to think ‘low-maintenance.’ Consult your family What do they want from the garden. Small children will want a space to play; the adults might want a space to eat and entertain; you might want to grow your own veg, or herbs. Is it possible? How big is the garden? How much sun does it get? It’s no good planning lots of flowerbeds if the garden is in deep shade for most of the day. How can you compromise so that everyone is happy? What shape is your garden? Each shape presents its own challenge. Square can be boring and needs to be broken up using lots of curves. Long and thin can be disguised by dividing it into imaginary rooms linked by a winding path. Slopes can be challenging, especially if they’re steep but could be made into a feature by terracing or incorporating a waterfall. Firm up your ideas: Do you want grass or paving? How much should be devoted to borders or flowerbeds? Will you need a new fence or would you rather have a natural hedge. Will you need professional help with any hard landscaping? Make a scale plan: Measure all the major distances in your garden. It’s a good idea to take them from a fixed point, such as the corner of your house. Try 1/4 or 1/2 inch = 1 foot if you’re not metric and 1cm or 2cm = 1m if you are. When complete make several copies and draw all your ideas on to the plans until you come up with one you really like. Because it’s to scale you can now carry out your plans with confidence. Happy Gardening! When Planning a Garden... Look at the plants which thrive in your neighbours’ gardens. Chances are they’ll do well in yours too. Don’t be scared of garden designers. A good one can maximise the potential of your plot. You can still do all the work yourself at your leisure if the budget is tight. Get help with hard landscaping if you don’t have the expertise. You’ll save money and heartache in the long run! Happy Gardening! By Rachael Leverton
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Welcome in 2024 with us here at Pill Memorial Club A fabulous playlist will be played over the sound system and nibbles on the table. Fancy dress is optional. Adults only. Tickets available in advance from the club and possibly on the night if available. £5 per ticket includes first Drink on entry. 8:00pm start.
Join us at the New Year’s Day Dip A refreshing way to help wildlife! We’re getting involved with the New Year’s Day Dip at Clevedon Marine Lake, jumping in at 11:00am. You can either raise sponsorship money or donate £5 to take part, plus a £2 contribution to Marlens. Registration is essential. Please see events. secretworld.org to sign up or contact us on fundraising@secretworld.org, 01278 783250.
Weston Philatelic Society, Conservative Club, Alexandra Parade BS23 1QX We are a small philatelic society that meet twice a month on the 2nd Tuesday at 2:00pm, and the 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm. We have displays of members
COMMUNITY collections, quiz’s, and at times visiting delegates from other clubs. it is all low key and very informal. We welcome old and young, beginners and the experts - all are welcome. The next meetings for January are the 9th at 2:00pm and the 23rd at 7:00pm, if anybody is interested in joining contact Darrell on darrell.kellett@outlook.com
Find a warm welcome by 60+ people, 60+ in age! You are warmly invited to start the New Year with this special event - ‘GOOD NEWS’, Wednesday 10th January 2:30pm - 3:20pm. A varied programme on second Wednesdays each month includes music, readings, people’s stories, video clips, songs, and a thought from the Bible. Followed by a cuppa & chat until 3:50pm. Designed with men and women 60+ in mind but everyone welcome. No charge, no collection, no catch, no need to book, just enjoy! Held upstairs in the comfortable auditorium of Clevedon Baptist, Queens Square (has disabled facilities). Most people who come once, come again! Come with friends or on your own, you will relax and enjoy an interesting programme. Questions? Telephone Judi 07762946560.
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Talking and listening to one another can help us make sense of our feelings. Join us for our CRUSE ‘WALK AND TALK’ on Wednesday morning 10th January. Please email cruseclevedonyvette@gmail.com to register and for more details. You will also receive a warm and friendly welcome at our Clevedon area SUPPORT DROP-IN, which will be held on Friday 19th January from 10:00am to 12noon at Clevedon Community Centre, Princes Road. A friend can accompany you if you wish. Trained bereavement volunteers are available to talk in confidence. Refreshments are provided.
Kathryn Delve presents ‘A Touch of Spry’ at St Georges Community Centre BS22 7XF, Monday 22nd January 2:00pm for 2:30pm start. Join like minded people for an enjoyable afternoon watching flower arranging demonstrations - try to win an arrangement in the raffle and chat to friends over a cup of tea. Visitors £7 entry. Raffle tickets £1 a Strip Tea/ Coffee and Biscuits £1. Find us on Facebook. For more details Tel: 01934 622152.
Free Health Walk Volunteer Training
Northern Soul Night at Pill Memorial Club
Wednesday 24th January 10:00am - 1:00pm, Castlewood, Clevedon. If you enjoy walking, being outdoors and have some free time, why not join our FREE Health Walk Volunteer training!
Saturday 20th January, 8:00pm til late. Doors open 7:30pm. DJs Jon Gradwell, MatyB and Jon Russ playing Northern Soul, Motown, Ska and Reggae. Tickets are £5 and available at Neat Kitchens, Portishead BS20 7JN and also at Pill Memorial Club. Everyone welcome.
You can join your local Health Walk and become a walk leader, back marker, assist with walks, provide admin support, or start a new walking route in your area. Full training and support is provided. For more information, or to book, contact us: GetActive@n-somerset.gov.uk / 01275 882 731.
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Oven Cleaning – The Job We ALL Hate! Are you embarrassed by the state of your oven? Do you hide your cooker door with a tea towel folded over the handle? Is your food being contaminated by past cooking? You’re not alone – the vast majority of us hate cleaning our ovens – it’s a messy job with dangerous chemicals and it seems to take forever. But the benefits of cleaning it really are worth the effort to get it clean. If your oven is greasy then each time you heat it up, the grease already caked on in your oven will start to vaporize and permeate and taint your lovely fresh food. You’ll also find that your oven takes longer to get up to temperate as the grease forms a blanket-like layer which has to be heated first before the cavity of your oven gets heated. Keeping that oven door glass clean not only looks nice but also gives you the chance to check your food whilst it’s cooking without having to keep opening the oven door (letting the heat) to see how it’s doing. Feeling exasperated about the thought of cleaning your oven? Then let OvenGleamers help you - we offer a professional deep cleaning service of your cooking appliances and are the only local oven cleaning company that does not use harmful chemicals within your home. Give us a call and get your oven looking “as new” again. Once your cooker’s clean again here are OvenGleamers 5 top tips for keeping your oven looking good between cleans: 1. Wipe up spills on the inside of the oven and oven door whilst the spills are still in liquid form. 2. Use an Oven Liner on the base of your oven or on the bottom rack to catch drips. These liners are non-stick and wipe clean easily or you can pop them in the dishwasher. (AGA clients can use these liners as non-stock liners in their roasting tins or baking trays) 3. Do not clean the exterior of an oven if it is hot. The heat will quickly evaporate the cleaning solution and leave a residue. 4. Soak the burner racks in warm, soapy water. 5. For stoves with flat top hob – simply spray with a gentle cleanser and wipe dry. Graham Rogers is your local OvenGleamer and can be reached on 01275 370571. See our website www.ovengleamers.com for more details or check OvenGleamers’ Facebook page: @OvenGleamersBristol
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Meet Our Newest Team Member! Happy New Year from Mia, Claire, and Toby at Meadows & Wood Hearing Care Specialists. We hope you all had a restful holiday period and enjoyed time with family and friends! We cannot overstate how important the good times spent with loved ones are for our mental and physical well-being. With this in mind, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment within our clinics, making the journey towards better hearing a more comfortable experience. Welcoming you to our clinic in Worle is our new member, Charlie. He’s a very shy pup, but welcoming our lovely clients is really helping him grow in confidence from his very difficult start in life. As we look to resolve your hearing issues at one of our clinics, Charlie plays a very important role in helping our clients relax and feel at ease for what can be a worrying topic for many. We are also operating out of Clevedon Hospital for those who need somewhere a little closer to home. This complements our Portishead and Worle clinics. The new year is a great time to take action on things you may have been putting off, so take charge of your hearing today! If you or your loved one are struggling with hearing well, 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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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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PRAYER 4 CLEVEDON – Suppose that praying could result in improving situations, at home, at work, and at play, for everyone who lives and / or works in Clevedon? Christians in Clevedon, from a variety of church traditions, will meet to pray for just this, on Thursday 25th January, 2:30pm - 4:00pm @ 44 Old St, (Town Council Offices). For more info, including their weekly Tuesday and Friday 08:00 - 08:30 Zoom prayer link, contact prayer4clevedon@gmail.com, or phone Tim Simpson, (9:00am - 9:00pm), on 01275 872 618.
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Come and find out more about patchwork and quilting We are Weston Quilters a lively group of people of all abilities who enjoy patchwork and quilting. We usually meet on the first Monday of each month at the Hundred Academy, Beaufighter Road, Weston super Mare BS24 8EE. Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. There are guest speakers during the year and the opportunity to buy from our invited traders. Guest entrance £5. Please go to our Facebook for more information.
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We are a friendly peer support group aiming to provide social interaction, fun and information. We meet on the third Monday of every month at Mead Vale Community Hall, Redwing Drive, Worle BS22 8XJ at 1:30pm. At some meetings we have speakers of general interest or with particular reference to Fibromyalgia. Meetings end with a relaxing Tai Chi Practice. we also meet for coffee in Weston on the 2nd Friday at 11am and in Worle on the 4th Tuesday. For more information, please contact wsmfibro@gmail.com or Jules on 07840189641.
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Iwood Health Giving you a choice of Acupuncturists with different styles and expertise Twenty-five years ago Acupuncture was a little-known form of treatment in the UK. Then, there were solitary Acupuncturists who paved the way to where we are now, where Acupuncture is one of the most popular and highly recommended complementary therapies. Nonetheless, there is still an aura of mystery about how it works and what type of conditions it is used for. This is because Acupuncture is part of a whole system of traditional medicine, and is effective for a vast range of ailments from acute and chronic, to emotional and physical, it incorporates the concept of ‘life force’ or ‘energy’ called Qi (chi) which is not present in Western medicine. Traditional Acupuncture focuses on treating the person as a whole body, rather than focusing on individual symptoms. At Iwood Health we are interested in working deeply with people and we provide the luxury of time and space that is so often needed. Patients often tell us that this feels like the first time they have really been listened to, and are helped to see the bigger picture of their health. They are often motivated to make lifestyle changes that they have been putting off for a very long time. We have three specialist, highly trained and experienced Acupuncturists at Iwood Health. Why three? We each bring slightly different strengths and expertise to the clinic. Working as a team we are able to develop and continuously learn from each other to give you, our patients, the best results. To find out more about how we can help you, please phone or email us individually now. Dan Lloyd: 07815 814886 - dan@whatisthepoint.net Jackie Pamment: 07789 905390 - jp@jpacu.co.uk Kim Kakebe: 07840 265903 - info@acupuncture-bristol.co.uk Dan Lloyd Acupuncture
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Portishead Concert Band welcomes new players for the New Year We rehearse every Tuesday 7:30pm until 9:00pm at St Nicolas’ Church, Nore Road, Portishead BS20 8EN. We have a mixture of ages and abilities. We are looking especially for clarinetists and flautists, although any Tuba player(rusty or not) would be very welcome too. Contact Chris on 07790446188. Facebook: www.facebook.com/PortisheadConcertBand
Somerset for the last 50 years or so and hold our monthly meetings at the Friends’ Meeting House in St Mary’s Road, Portishead, BS20 6QP at 7:30pm, mainly on the fourth Friday of the month, but please see the current programme on our web site www.portisheadphilatelicsociety.org. uk/index.html for the exact dates.
Friday Bingo Club Friday Bingo Club, new members welcome. 2:00pm - 4:00pm, every Friday at The Pill Memorial Club.
Free play sessions every Saturday!!
Cribbage Just learning or a crib champ? Everyone welcome. We have boards to hand out or you can bring your own. Every Wednesday at 8:00pm - Pill & District Memorial Club, BS20 0DH.
Portishead Philatelic Society We are a small active group of friendly stamp collectors who have been meeting in Portishead, near Bristol, North
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ParkPlay is 90 minutes of free community play, 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).
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due to Covid, was performed on 2nd and 3rd April 2022. The Performers adopt a charity for each production and The Friends are grateful that they chose us on this occasion.
Get Strong and Steady in Clevedon
The Performers include a variety of people who have performed music and dance most of their lives and some who were taking part in their first ever show ranging from 2 to the more mature. Their next production is on 16th-17th and 23rd24th March at The Scotch Horn Centre, Nailsea in support of Macmillan Cancer Research. More details can be found on Facebook “Michelle Bedford Dance Studios” by email jazzontap@ hotmail.co.uk or on the Bedford Performers website.
Are you less steady on your feet than you used to be? A new exercise session has been launched in Clevedon for people experiencing more advanced mobility issues. Get Strong Get Steady is a fun and friendly session, specially designed to help participants gradually build up the strength, stamina and balance to be able to progress from seated to standing exercises. It’s the ideal precursor to Stay Strong Stay Steady, Age UK Somerset’s strength and balance class. Contact us to find the right class for you 01823 345614 fallsprevention@ageuksomerset.org.uk
Clevedon Music Club Concerts January – April 2024
If you think you have a problem with Alcohol Then call us on 0800 9177 650 or Email: help@ aamail.org We have free support groups in North Somerset. 7 days a week. All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.
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@nsomerset.gov.uk / 01275 882 730.
Bedford Performers Carol Bedford, Michelle Bedford, and Nick Osmond of Bedford Performers, Nailsea presenting Chairman of The Friends of the Hospital David Fife with a cheque for £1,126; the proceeds of their Stage and Screen, The Comeback show which, having been postponed
Clevedon Community Centre Sunday 28th January: 3:00pm; Bochmann String Trio with pianist Paul Turner. 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 Please cut out and save this advert for reference.
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Support local food producers in 2024 Recently it’s been hard to get away from news of rising food prices and the supermarkets have been quick to paint themselves as the heroes: ‘you need cheap food, and we can provide it for you.’ The reality is that everything we eat comes from the same Earth and if food looks cheap, the price must have come at a cost to the natural world or workers instead. Polluted waterways, damaged habitats, more greenhouse gases (Sustainable Food Trust, 2019) and 25% of farmers forced below the poverty line (Sustain, 2022) are the real cost of cheap food. The good news is that this year you can do something about it. Every £1 we choose to spend with retailers who prioritise local producers and support their communities can generate £3.70 of social and environmental value (New Economics Foundation, 2021). This is so much better than the £1 of damage for every £1 spent in supermarkets (Sustainable Food Trust, 2019). With more people being pulled back to the supermarkets in search of cheap food, many of the 40+ local food producers we work with across the South West have struggled to stay afloat. And so have retailers like us. If you can, make it your resolution this year to shop local where possible. Organisations like ours and the communities of people and wildlife that we support, need you more than ever.
The Community Farm is an organic farm that grows, sources and delivers climate-friendly food across the local area. We are community-owned and not-for-profit. Find out more at thecommunityfarm.co.uk
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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.
Quality hand-made furniture in Somerset! • 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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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.
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TO ADVERTISE CALL 01275 400160 • 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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Defibrillator Project Success Update Mayor & MP Support The WSM Mayor and John Penrose, MP met the team to discuss the project which started at the end of August 2023 and has already enabled 4 more defibrillators to be placed in Weston. Defibrillators are now at the Waverley Pub, The Regency Pub, Sweeney Todd Barber Shop and the George & Dragon Pub. Further defibrillators are in the process of being ordered. Fundraising, charitable donations and venues recognising the need for defibrillators and providing the funds for them. For further information, please email: donatefordefib.wsm@gmail.com
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