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This Month – The ‘why’ of weeds

Then there are the plants that we know as conventional weeds, such as dandelions. Some are annuals, which live their whole life cycle in one year, and persist through a legacy of hundreds of thousands of seeds, germinating anywhere and everywhere.

Dandelions are actually perennials. They are persistent plants that love open lawn, growing into a big leafy mass with their characteristic bright yellow flowers. They also spread tens of thousands of seeds around to ensure that there are plenty more to come next year. The thing about a plant like dandelions - and this is true for many of our labelled perennial weeds, such as nettles - is that bees and other insects love them, so they are wonderful for biodiversity.

Some gardeners say that a weed is just a plant in the wrong place. But is any unwanted plant it really a weed? Is an apple tree seedling a weed?

Are the random aquilegia or California poppies softening my stone paths weeds?

Plants have one goal: to live long enough to reproduce. So sometimes these plants show up in areas they’re not welcome. These plants are not technically weeds, though we might decide to treat them as such.

Why DO plants show up where they’re not supposed to be?

Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘Nature abhors a vacuum’? It’s the concept that emptiness or nothingness runs counter to the laws of nature.

Space must be filled with something, and weeds have embraced this concept wholeheartedly.

It explains why weeds pop up in places such as an open, mulched area or a pristine expanse of artfully placed stone patio. You may have determined there should be nothing there, but Mother Nature has other ideas and starts inserting plants to fill the void.

As gardeners, we like the idea of carefully selected plants placed in well-chosen spots in our landscape. That’s ‘design’ – the conscious application of thought and the decision to grow or not grow plants in this particular place or that.

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The sparsely planted landscaped garden and the heavily planted plot with barely any room between plants are garden styles at opposite ends of the spectrum. The first readily invites weeds to fill the empty spaces, but they are easy to see and remove. The second (which I favour), makes it difficult for weeds to germinate. But when they sprout – and they will - it takes a keen eye and some effort to remove them. I’m not diligent with this because the odd weed is less noticeable among all the other plants, and they are good for insect life.

Neither garden is ‘correct’. The more natural landscape will ultimately be more sustainable with less weeding effort required, though when first planted, because it takes time for all those plants to grow and fill in, you’ll have to deal with – you guessed it – weeds.

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Next meeting: Monday 3rd June The North Somerset Hard of Hearing group meets generally on the 1st Monday of each month, 2:00pm - 4:00pm at Vision North Somerset, Neva Road, Weston-super-Mare BS231YD. An all ages group for the hearing impaired of North Somerset. Come along to socialise, get advice, share experiences with others, swop tips and strategies.

We have presentations on a variety of topics not just hearing related.

Cost £4 per person to include tea, coffee cake and biscuits.

Pause For Thought on Tuesdays in June You are invited to join with others on the four Tuesdays in June, 10:30am to 11:45am for coffee, chat and to listen to people’s stories of how they are making the most of later life, giving us food for thought from a Christian perspective, followed by time for discussion.

There’s no charge, no pressure, just a warm, open

COMMUNITY atmosphere and time to think. Clevedon Baptist Church on Queens Square has disabled facilities and B&M carpark is nearby.

Come on 4th June and see if it suits you.

Enquiries: Judi 07762946560.

Come and join us in our 45th Anniversary Year!

Our next meetings are on June 5th & 19th, July 3rd & 31st. 2:15pm for a 2:30pm start with tea/ coffee provided during the interval. We have presentations given by professional speakers and our own members. Come and join a friendly group of people with a shared interest in a wide range of recorded music.

We meet at Milton Methodist Church, 2 Milton Hill, Weston-Super-Mare BS22 9RA. (The hall is behind the church).

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Portishead in Bloom Open Gardens Weekend, 8th - 9th June Portishead in Bloom will be holding their Open Gardens Weekend on 8th and 9th June. 14 gardens will be open from 10:30am - 5:00pm on both days. Entry to all the gardens is by a programme costing £5 for each adult. Children are free. Refreshments and plants are for sale in many gardens. Programmes are on sale at Careys and Flagship Boutique on the High Street, Heaven on the Hill at Westhill, and The Ship pub at Redcliffe Bay. On the weekend, programmes will be at the Millennium Garden, St Peter’s Church.

Come and see why our numbers are growing Good News! We must be doing something right.

From 40 in the early days to 73 in April, newcomers are saying, “I really enjoyed that, I’ll be coming again”. Men and women can be sure of a warm welcome at 2:30pm on Wednesday 12th June at this monthly event held in the comfortable auditorium of Clevedon Baptist, Queens Square (has disabled facilities). It’s an interesting 50 minute programme of music, readings, people’s stories, songs, and a thought from the Bible, followed by a cuppa & biscuits til 3:50pm.

Enquiries: 07762946560.

Quiz Night - With guest quizmaster Maddie Bickle Wednesday 12th June, 8:00pm – 10:00pm at Pill Memorial Club, BS20 0DH. Teams of 4 ~ £2 per person.

18 & over’s welcome members & non-members www.pillmemorialclub.co.uk

A Day of Fun in the Sun Come and enjoy Tickenham Church’s Summer Fayre on June 15th from 12 noon - 4:00pm on Tickenham Village Field.

There will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Lots of stalls, lunches and teas, tombolas, cakes, books, toys, ‘splat the rat, ‘hook a duck’, plants, bric a brac, a raffle and music.

All proceeds go to Tickenham Church - a beautiful Village treasure with lots of history, so please come along, have fun, eat lots of lovely food and support a really good cause.

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Next meeting: Wednesday 19th June, Weston-super-Mare local Macular Society group The Weston-super-Mare local Macular group covering Weston, Clevedon, Winscombe and surrounding areas meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month 10:30am to 12:30pm at St Peter’s Church Church Hall, Baytree Road, Weston-superMare 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.

Living Spit - popular local comedy theatre company Living Spit are well known to the South West cognoscenti as a comic duo who regularly play fast and loose with historical and literary dramas. In the past they have tackled Elizabeth I, (Virgin on the Ridiculous), Frankenstein (The Musical) and even The Nativity. In Adolf and Winston, they portray the two eponymous principal figures of the Second World War. If you enjoy bad taste done very well, then you will not find a funnier show in Bristol this year.

Pill Memorial Club, BS20 0DH. Friday 21st June.

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Cruse Bereavement Support in Clevedon and District You will receive a warm welcome on Friday 21st June 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 morning 12th June. You can register your interest at our monthly support drop-in on the third Friday of every month.

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Come and enjoy a selection of 12 lovely gardens in Clevedon on Sunday 23rd June 10.30 - 5.30 Sunday 23rd June, 10:30 - 17:30. The gardens are all within walking distance of each other and feature a collection of front and back gardens showcasing 12 individual gardens in mid Clevedon different styles which will appeal to and inspire Refreshments and plants for sale TICKETS £5 any visitor.

Plants for sale at some of the gardens.

In advance and on the day from the Community Centre, 2 Princes Road and in advance from Ziggy Gift Shop, 9 Old Street

Tickets £5.00 adults, accompanied children free. Refreshments available in Princes Hall, at Clevedon Community Centre.

All proceeds to: Community Centre, Charity no. 304518

Unfortunately, access to most of the gardens is not suitable for wheelchair users. Sorry - no dogs other than assistance dogs please.

Proceeds to Clevedon Community Centre.

Buy your tickets on the day from Clevedon Community Centre; in advance from Clevedon Community Centre, 2 Princes Road, and Ziggy (Gift Shop), 9 Old Street.

COMMUNITY Contact the organisers, Phone: 07765 255 944 or Email: miriam.thornton2@gmail.com Motorway M5 junction 20. Head for Clevedon Community Centre - postcode below. Unrestricted street parking is available adjacent to gardens and Clevedon Community Centre. Toilets are available - locations will be advised on the day.

Postcode for Sat Nav: BS21 7SZ (please verify before travelling).

Better For Everyone Each month Christians from a variety of church traditions meet, to pray for life to improve for everyone who live, and / or come to work, in Clevedon.

Their next face-to-face meet is on Saturday 29th June. 08:30 - 10:00, at Town Council Offices, 44 Old St. They also meet for 30 min’s on Zoom, every Tues and Fri, @ 08:00. More info from 01275 872 618 / prayer4clevedon@gmail.com

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Clevedon Flower Show, 24th & 25th August, Salthouse Fields What a show we have planned this year. We’re hoping for a bumper year for show entries do look out for new Scarecrow, honey and Giant Veg classes. We’ve a great line up of entertainment planned, The Mini Pony Show, some great singers and bands. Classic cars and the Sunday Dog show will be back and the popular refreshments and BBQ. The Grand Draw has some great prizes this year.

If any local businesses can offer sponsorship for classes please contact cfs.showsecretary.com.

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Don’t worry if you missed our Open Days this year Have you ever walked past our beautiful lawn at the top of Chapel Hill and watched a group of ladies and men playing bowls? Have you ever thought of having a

go? Every Monday evening until the end of September, Clevedon Bowling Club meet for practice and getting to know each other.

Please don’t walk on by. You will always find someone happy to talk with you about trying our lovely game, at a time suitable to you. The bar is sure to be open on a Monday evening too!

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.

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Churchill’s Journey in Navigating Hearing Loss Hello to our wonderful friends, from Claire, Mia, Emma and Toby at Meadows & Wood Hearing Care. We’ve got an interesting part of history to share with you all, relating back to hearing loss.

Winston Churchill was a larger-than-life character remembered as Prime Minister in the 1940s and 1950s. However, what most do not know is that Churchill suffered with hearing loss through some of the most significant moments of the 20th Century.

Like many, Churchill did not initially act on his hearing loss. His personal Doctor, Lord Charles Moran, noted that Churchill was struggling to hear on the phone. Later, with signs of worsening hearing, Churchill consulted an ENT doctor where it was determined that a high-frequency hearing loss was present as he appeared to have difficulty understanding higher pitched sounds like ‘s’ ‘h’ and ‘f’.

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A garden home office cabin adds value to your life and home There is a growing trend among homeowners right now: adding a garden home office to their property. With the shift in commuting patterns and the decreasing need for some workers to regularly go to the office, many people are opting for a cabin as a short and convenient commute, offering a much-needed mental and physical separation from the house. Working from the kitchen table or giving up a spare room long-term can present challenges, but a garden home office can alleviate those issues.

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Tea/coffee/squash/biscuits, Crafts, knitting & card making. Scrabble - Cribbage - Card Games.

Occasional Speakers. Most importantly a good chat!

Every Tuesday at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Church Road, Clevedon. BS21 7UE. Free parking available.

Between 2:00pm - 4:00pm. £3 per session.

For further information please ring John Bourn on 01275 870274.

Mah-Jong: A beautiful game filling you with joy and curiosity The Shipham Inn (Somerset - BS25 1TW) would like to welcome new people to join their regular Mah-Jong Group.

Whether you’re a novice, experienced Mah-Jong player or someone who would like to learn to play a warm welcome

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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.

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.

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by Brian Price (Hobeck Books)

No-one is safe; so many different people in play.

An Albanian OCG who are slightly peeved that their activities were held up by the police in Mexton are slowly working their way back in with hacking, prostitution, extortion, money-laundering, murder, of course! The leader also wants revenge. The police have never felt less safe when they start getting targeted. I won’t say what the results are but Brian hasn’t shown any mercy whatsoever.

This is such a breathtaking read. One I couldn’t put down. Punchy sentences and short chapters.

Not a word wasted. The action is intense and engrossing. You have to keep reading. You have to know the outcomes of everything that’s happened as it goes along.

I think this is my favourite of the series yet. It felt like Brian has found another level to his writing which was already brilliant. It does work as a standalone but I’d recommend reading the previous ones, mainly because they are excellent but also because it will help you better understand motivations. Outstanding!

By Donna Morfett

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by Dr. Michelle Dickinson

You don’t need to be a science expert because the easy-to-follow recipes make science experiments fun for everyone. Nanotechnologist Michelle Dickinson is on a mission to show us that we can all be scientists, no matter how young or old.

The book has an easy-to-follow format, and every experiment uses ingredients found in most kitchens. Kids will love following each recipe and learning about the science. When I set aside an afternoon to do a few experiments with my own kids I learned a lot too.

The photos show normal families doing each of the experiments, which contributes to the approachable feel of the book. In spite of it being so accessible, Dickinson, who is a serious scientist, covers the scientific method - coming up with a prediction, testing it etc; safety precautions, and general science tips which is great for non-scientist parents like me.

If you want to get your kids excited about science, this is a fabulous book.

By Tash Donovan

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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/

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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.

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Puzzle Solutions

World Water Day (22nd March 2024) Clearing The Land Yeo River with the help of Hydro International.

The Clevedon volunteer group –The Land Yeo Friends, would first of all like to thank personnel from Hydro International, a Clevedon based company, for joining the LYF to celebrate the day - not only helping clear rubbish from the river, but also presenting us with a welcome cheque for £250.00 which will help with our insurance, maintenance costs and provision of equipment.

The combined group, mostly from Hydro International started at the Scout Hut along the river at 9:30am and worked along the river bank using a dozen or so litter pickers and the LYF boat and trailer.

A total of three large bags of ‘one use’ plastic, metal cans and glass bottles were recovered. The townspeople should be thanked for their part in the care of the river, as this amount is nowhere near the massive amounts recovered in the ‘noughties’ when large skips had to be employed.

Mindbender: 1: Low budget 2: Get over it 3: Two’s company

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Later in the day the boat and equipment were cleaned and stored away and the rubbish was disposed of at the amenity site.

David Robinson, Land Yeo Friends.

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LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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