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This month - fertiliser

All those chemical symbols on the side of the packet are rather reminiscent of school chemistry lessons. In fact, the basics are quite simple.

NPK - This can be observed on the side of most fertiliser packages. The letters stand for: N - Nitrogen P - Phosphorous K - Potassium Together these are known as the macro-nutrients and each of them has its own use.

Nitrogen primarily feeds the leafy above-theground parts of the plants.

Phosphorous promotes strong roots.

This month the days get longer, and the sun gets stronger...we hope!

However, March is famously temperamental and if the soil where you are is still wet and cold then it’s wise to delay planting and sowing until the temperature rises.

Plant nutrient reserves are low at this time of year so, as the soil warms up, it’s time to think about fertiliser.

Many gardeners are a bit frightened of fertiliser.

Potassium makes grass hardier, promotes germination and improves vegetable and fruit yields.

The proportions of each macro-nutrient will be printed on the packet. Equal amounts of each nutrient make for a good general-purpose fertiliser.

A lawn will need a good balance of nitrogen and phosphorus to guarantee lush green grass with a healthy root system capable of withstanding dry spells. Fruiting plants need higher proportions of potassium.

There are other macro-nutrients: Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen, which plants obtain freely from the air and water; and calcium, magnesium, and sulphur, which should be present in any good general-purpose fertiliser.

Plants also need micro-nutrients: Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum.

Plants take all these nutrients and build everything they need from scratch, including vitamins. What plants cannot do is absorb vitamins directly from things such as pet food, milk or so-called fertilisers which contain vitamins, proteins, and fats.

So don’t be intimidated by fertiliser. Decide what your plants need then read the label. It’s easy as ABC..or rather NPK. Caution!

Don’t over-do it! It’s best to feed little and often.

Don’t fertilise in direct sun or the leaves may scorch.

Wait until the soil has warmed.

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Psychedelic Shack - Soul, Motown & Reggae Psychedelic Shack - A night of Soul, Motown & Reggae.

Vinyl DJ Jon Liddiatt & guest DJ AL Lindsay.

Saturday 2nd March 7:30pm - Midnight at Pill Memorial Club, BS20 0DH. Tickets only - available from the Pill Memorial Club or Pill Post Office - £5.

Silent Auction A Silent Auction will be held in St Mary’s Hall, Castle Road, Clevedon BS21 7BY on Saturday 9th March from 10:30am to 12 noon. The proceeds will go towards the restoration of the ancient well in St Mary’s churchyard. Tea and coffee will be available, all welcome.

Clevedon Light Opera Club Presents their next show Meet the Essex girls who changed the world in our next musical ‘Made in Dagenham’. Book by Richard Bean, Music by David Arnold & Lyrics

by Richard Thomas. Telling the true story of

COMMUNITY Dagenham’s Ford factory where its female staff went on strike in 1968, in protest to being down graded to unskilled workers.

This production will take place at the Princes Hall Clevedon BS21 7SZ. Tuesday 12th to Saturday 16th March, starting at 7:30pm.

Ticket link: ticketsource.co.uk/CLOC Ticket hotline: 07794164919.

Strong language, parental discretion advised.

Caring with a Spring in their Step Our next Good News event on 13th March, designed with people 60+ in mind, will include stories of people who care for others in all sorts of ways.

It is open to all regardless of age and you can be sure of a warm welcome. Come by 2:30pm for the programme and stay afterwards for a cuppa and chat if you want to.

All free, no booking required, no catch, no questions, just enjoy. Clevedon Baptist Church auditorium upstairs (lift available), Queens Square.

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OvenGleamers Recipe of The Month - Meringue Kisses With Mother’s Day coming up, we’ve got a delicious recipe for you this month that are perfect to treat the ones you love.

Ingredients (serves four) 3 large egg whites About 200g caster sugar Pink food colouring 50g white chocolate, chopped For the filling: 300ml double cream 1tbsp icing sugar, plus extra for sprinkling About 4tbsp cherry jam To serve: 8 fresh ripe cherries Method 1: Preheat the oven to 110C. Drawing freehand or using a 6.5cm heart-shaped cutter as a template, draw eight hearts on to two sheets of baking parchment. Turn them over and lay on to two baking sheets. Don’t grease the paper as meringue will be used to secure the corners. Weigh a spotlessly clean bowl, then weigh the egg whites in it. Calculate their weight, double it and weigh that quantity of caster sugar into a separate bowl.

2: Whisk the egg whites until they stand in soft peaks and the fluffy mixture doesn’t slip around in the bowl. You should be able to turn it upside down over your head without the mixture falling out.

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Whisk in the sugar, a tablespoon at a time, making sure each spoonful dissolves before adding the next. Dip a cocktail stick into the food colouring and add it to the meringue until you reach the depth of colour you want. Dot a little of the meringue under the corners of each piece of parchment to secure it to the baking sheet.

3: Spoon the rest of the meringue into a piping bag with a 1cm round nozzle and pipe inside the heart templates. Bake for about 1.5 hours, until they come away easily from the paper. Leave to cool in the oven.

4: Set a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Melt the white chocolate in the bowl, then spoon it over the base of each meringue and leave to set. Whip the cream and icing sugar in a bowl until thick and glossy. Swirl in the cherry jam. Take two meringue hearts and sandwich them together with the sweet jam cream. Serve dusted with a little extra icing sugar and a couple of ripe cherries.

Meringue is renowned for being difficult to make, and we would love to see a great selection of success and fail photos! If you can, please post a photo on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/OvenGleamersBristol

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Cruse Bereavement Support in the Clevedon Area You will receive a warm welcome on Friday 15th March 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, 13th March. You can register your interest by emailing: bristol@cruse.org.uk and leaving your contact details, or register at our monthly support drop-in.

Shanty Singers Make a Welcome Return to Tickenham Following their much-applauded visit last year, Bristol’s longest-serving sea shanty group make a welcome return to Tickenham Church on 15th March.

They will be giving us songs of the sea from their expansive repertoire including contemporary and self-penned numbers. Formed in the 1980s, they have toured Europe and sung at major festivals at home and abroad. So come and have a fun evening in our lovely Church in Tickenham. Tickets at £10, including refreshments, from 07740 085015 or www.ticketsource/harrybrown-events

Fibromyalgia Support Group - Spring Craft Fair Join us at our lovely Spring Craft Fair on Sat, 16th March at St Mark’s Church in Worle from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Lots of crafts and unique gifts to choose from.

Hot drinks and delicious home-made cakes will be available too. Come along and do some shopping – And why not bring a friend or two along? An information stall of our Fibromyalgia Group will also be available on the day. For more information, call Val 07411989478 or Jules 07840189641 or email wsmfibro@gmail.com

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Niche Bathroom and Kitchen, covering North Somerset I have always been interested in design and interiors, growing up in Bath my father’s love for architecture and mothers’ artistic talents rubbed off on me. After a career in hospitality & recruitment I relocated to Melbourne with my husband and three children. Here I decided to finally follow my dream and studied kitchen & bathroom design.

Learning how to create 3D designs, the many rules of kitchens and bathrooms, and all about products, colours & textures. Whilst studying I worked as a kitchen designer for Ikea and eventually with an interior designer. Since returning to the UK I started Niche Bathroom and Kitchen. A design company which creates beautiful spaces without spending huge amounts. Now Niche has had a couple of successful years it’s time to let more people know I am here.

“Absolutely thrilled with our new bathroom! Ellen carefully guided us through the planning process from start to finish. Without her involvement I don’t think the project would have got off the ground, and certainly wouldn’t have turned out so well.

Ellen also saved us a considerable amount of money…We would definitely use her again on any future projects and would be very happy to recommend.” 5-star review.

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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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Outstanding young musicians come to Clevedon Music Club On Tuesday 19th March some of the advanced music students from Badminton School and Redmaids’ High School will perform a wide-ranging and attractive programme at 7:30pm in the Teignmouth Room at the Community Centre, Princes Road BS21 7SZ. The gifted musicians will include a string quartet and various instrumental soloists. Admission costs £12 by cash or cheque at the door. For more details, call 01275 875262 or email andrea.argent@hotmail.co.uk

Macular Society local support group next meeting 20th March The local Macular Society Support Group for Westonsuper-Mare, Clevedon, Winscombe and nearby 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 group aims to help people diagnosed with Macular Degeneration or other central vision loss. Share experiences, tips and strategies.

There are talks by professionals offering advice on appliances to help and safety in the home.

Friends, family and carers are most welcome.

Cost £2 to include refreshments. For more details contact Jo on 07947 373 244.

Grief is hard. Death can impact all of life Are you grieving the death of a loved one or struggling with the long-term effects of loss?

This seven-session course, gently guides bereaved people through the most common aspects of grief, enabling them to process the implications for themselves and discern next steps. The course will be running for seven Tuesday evenings (19:15 to 21:30), at Christchurch Clevedon, and starting on 9th April. If you’d like to know more, please email: bereavementsupport@christchurch-clevedon. org.uk Or you can sign up via the Church Website: www.christchurch-clevedon.org.uk/news/thebereavement-journey-2023/

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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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Tinnitus Awareness and Assessments A warm welcome from Mia, Claire and Toby at Meadows & Wood Hearing Care Specialists.

We are now into March, and a little spring is in the air with any luck! A few weeks ago, we had Tinnitus Awareness Week which may have got you thinking about your own ears, so let’s chat about tinnitus! It’s that pesky ringing or buzzing in your ears. Now, you might think it’s just a minor annoyance, but getting it assessed can be very beneficial.

An assessment helps manage tinnitus and rule out any underlying conditions that might be causing it. Conditions like high blood pressure or ear infections can often lead to tinnitus, as well as hearing loss, so it’s important to treat these promptly. There are various treatments available, from sound therapy to cognitive behavioural therapy, which can significantly reduce the impact of tinnitus on your daily life.

Let’s not forget the peace of mind that comes with understanding what’s happening in your body.

Tinnitus can cause a lot of stress and anxiety, especially if you don’t know why it’s happening. An assessment can provide answers and reassurance.

So, while tinnitus might seem like a small issue, getting it assessed can have big benefits. It’s all about taking care of your health, one step at a time.

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 and tinnitus treatment clinic. Contact details are below.

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Iwood Health Victoria Gazzard - Coach and Holistic Therapist Victoria is a highly skilled Coach and Holistic Therapist specialising in supporting the neurodivergent community. Diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, Victoria brings a unique perspective and understanding to her work.

Victoria offers Executive Function Coaching, which focuses on identifying and addressing areas of struggle, creating effective plans, and cultivating positive habits. This enables individuals to regain control, improve emotional well-being, and find fulfilment in their personal and work lives.

In addition, Victoria is trained in several holistic therapies, including Gentle Release Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques, and Metamorphic Touch. These complementary approaches provide additional support and aim to enhance your overall well-being.

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Hazel Ballantine - Nutritional Therapist Nutritional Therapy is a complementary medicine that uses natural food, supplements, specific food choices and lifestyle advice to help address a range of health issues such as digestive issues, energy levels, blood sugar balance, skin conditions, mood or immune issues. I see all ages from children to people in their 90s. We will work together to achieve a tailored plan to achieve the clients goals/aims.

It is informed by evidence from the field of nutrition science. If we can determine the root cause and the drivers contributing to a problem, we can understand why the body is imbalanced. Through a personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan, we can work towards getting everything back in balance so a clients overall health, mood, immune system, and energy levels can all be boosted. I also have access to a range of tests which can aid us in our quest for answers. I am also a pharmacist with many years of experience that complements this therapy well.

If this sounds of interest to you book a free consultation.

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Shower, walk-in bath, or wet room?

We can help you decide Choosing a new bathroom involves understanding your bathing needs. There are a variety of options to consider when deciding.

One option is to replace your bath with a low-level shower, this is suited to those with limited mobility. Slip-resistant shower trays are available in various sizes, and accessories like shower seats.

Some people still prefer having a bath to a shower so this is when we would recommend a walk-in bath. These are available in various sizes and come with moulded seats and quick fill.

The third option is a wet room which eliminates obstacles with slip-resistant flooring and a central drain, making them ideal for wheelchair users and caregivers.

It can be overwhelming knowing which solution to choose but at AHM Installations, we have a friendly team of home surveyors who will visit you at home to discuss your bathing needs. We provide FREE quotations and visuals of how your new bathroom could look.

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Another u3a Coffee Social at Clevedon Community Centre Following the successful u3a Coffee Social last January, at Clevedon Community Centre, we’ve booked another date for your diary: Wednesday 10th April. It’s for u3a members and people who are interested in joining. Contact the u3a website for more details. u3asites.org.uk/woodspring/home

AGM of Friends of North Somerset Community Hospital The Annual General Meeting will be held in the Little Teapot Cafe in the grounds of the hospital in Clevedon on May 7th at 7:00pm.

Portishead Concert Band would love more Players If you play a musical instrument then come and join our windband.

We are a well established band and have recently played for fetes, flower shows and Christmas events. Our aim is to entertain others and have fun ourselves. Whether you are a current player or a rusty one, come and get that feel good factor.

Come and join us every Tuesday from 7:30pm until 9:00pm at St Nicolas’ Church, Nore Road, Portishead. BS20 8EN.

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Here we are back in full swing with more interesting displays and talks. Meetings are held in a room above the Conservative Club on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm, and the 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm, all are very welcome. Whether you are a novice or a gold star expert I can assure you a warm and friendly welcome. We had two great displays, firstly India overprints, then the evening meeting we had on Malta. We look forward to seeing new faces. darrell.kellett@outlook.com

Free play sessions for the whole community, every Saturday!

ParkPlay is 90 minutes of free community play,

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9:30am - Castle Batch Park, Bishop Avenue, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 7PQ. 11:30am - Ellenborough Park in Weston-superMare, BS23 1XH. 10:30am - 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/

Get Strong and Steady in Clevedon Are you less steady on your feet than you used to be?

Age UK Somerset deliver an exercise class 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

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/get-active/walking/ Or contact us at: getactive@n-somerset.gov.uk / 01275 882 730.

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Where can beginners play alongside champions in their own town?

Clevedon Bowling Club, at the top of Chapel Hill, currently has two England Champion lady bowlers. I joined CBC less than 2 years ago, and have played alongside ex-internationals and champions, in the best value sport I know. If you have never tried this intriguing game, but merely watched it on the tv, or as you walk by our green, you don’t know what you are missing. The social side of CBC, and the friendliness of the new group of friends I have met is wonderful.

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Clevedon Music Club Concerts March – April 2024 Clevedon Community Centre Tuesday 19th March, 7.30 pm: Outstanding musicians from Badminton School and Redmaids’ High School, including a string quartet and soloist on various instruments Sunday 21st April 3 pm: Emily Heathcote, clarinet and Jason Anderson, piano, with favourites including Finzi, Debussy, Brahms and Chopin All concerts take place upstairs in the Teignmouth Room, Clevedon Community Centre BS21 7YX Admission to individual concerts £12.

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Drivers use their own cars and donations to cover the cost, are paid direct to the driver in cash at the time of the journey.

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Plans for the 2024 show on Sat 24th/Sun 25th August are underway. We donated £200 from proceeds of raffles to Clevedon Foodbank and Marlens/Clevedon Marine Lake is this year’s charity. We’re working on 2024 Schedules, available February. We have agreed to hold 2024 entry prices at last year’s levels.

2023 was challenging with inflationary price increases for all aspects of the show and losing our long-standing storage space site. Thankfully, Clevedon School came to our rescue. Many are surprised to hear our show costs over £25,000 to put on. We had to use over £7,000 of our 2023 show fund to purchase new storage containers which will make things difficult this year. Our Go fund me page raised almost £400 however we’d obviously welcome more donations.

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