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On the last Thursday of each month we have a Print Club at our workshop on the Balmer Knightcott Industrial Estate, BS29 6JN. This meeting is a social event where those who have an interest in Printmaking get together to chat, create and make friends.
We sometimes have organised print activities that we do in the session and other times we have a show and tell of our work. The cost is £5 each.
The next few meetings are Thursday 26th September and Thursday 24th October (early date due to Halloween), 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
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Nailsea Folk Club will present a RNLI 200th Anniversary Folk Concert at 2:00pm on Sunday 6th October in 2nd Nailsea Scout HQ, Hannah More Road, Nailsea, BS48 4SA.
Performances by “High and Dry” Shanty Group and members from Winscombe & Nailsea Folk Clubs who will perform original material as part of the RNLI Challenge.
Entry is “FREE” but “The HAT” will be passed around (Bring Cash) plus a Raffle all to raise funds for the RNLI 200.
Bring your own drinks but there will be free cordial for children.
The North Somerset Hard of Hearing Social Group meets on the 1st Monday of each month 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Conservative Club, 2426 Alexandra Parade, Weston super Mare BS23 1QX. If you have a hearing impairment come along and socialise, swap tips and strategies, attend day trips and and activities. Replacement hearing aid batteries available.
Cost £4 including refreshments.
Come along. We look forward to seeing you.
October is the month of abundance in the garden with fruits and vegetables aplenty. Here is what is good to harvest this month and what other jobs there are to do
The month of October is harvest time, a month where you can harvest both summer and autumn fruit and vegetables.
Fruits in your garden should be ripe and ready to pick in October.
Soft fruits - If you are lucky and the weather remains mild, then you could still be harvesting your summer soft fruits. Perhaps you are still picking the last of your strawberries, raspberries or plums but your blackberries should still be cropping heavily and will be perfectly sweet.
Elderberries - You might have elderberries growing on the edges of your garden. Elderberries are full of antioxidants and vitamins that can boost your immune system but remember you must cook your elderberries by boiling for at least half an hour to neutralise the toxins they contain.
Fruit trees – These are ladened with bounty and the apples will still be ripening nicely whilst the pears will be ready to drop.
October is so bountiful that the list of vegetables to harvest is long! Aubergines are fat and succulent whilst butternut squashes are delicious and pumpkins ripe for the picking in readiness for Halloween.
Greenhouse - In the greenhouse tomatoes are finishing their long summer of fruiting and cucumbers are still perfect to adorn your salads.
Greens and alliums - Greens such as spinach, kale and broccoli are deliciously nutritious, and regular picking of leaves or heads encourages more to grow. Cabbages that were sown in May are now large and ready to eat and cauliflowers
have impressive white heads, whilst onions and leeks are large and ready for lifting, drying and storing for over winter eating.
Root vegetables - Get your fork out to carefully dig late potatoes, turnips, swedes, and carrots. If you can lift these carefully and avoid damaging the vegetables they can then be stored in a cool, dry place and enjoyed for many months.
Think ahead and sow some seeds
If you live somewhere where autumn frosts are imminent then October might be your last chance to sow your overwintering beans and peas, but you will need to cover them with some kind of protection, perhaps a frame, cloche or fleece. You can also plant out your spring cabbages for succulent and delicious early spring greens.
October is the month of plentiful harvest in the garden, but it is also a time to look forward and think about next year’s garden.
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‘Hello’ to our dear friends, from your local Audiologists,Claire, Emma, Sam, Toby, and our furry companion, Charlie.
I would like to share a story with you that left us all laughing and thinking about the true impact of good quality hearing.
A month ago, I was discussing the successful trial of a pair of our hearing aids when the wife of my client made a stunning revelation. She explained that the difference in quality of life they were experiencing had kept her from going to prison! I laughed and enquired how that could be? With a smile, she replied “He had to sort his hearing out, or I would have murdered him!”
Of course, this was said with care and a sense of fun as they both laughed along. So did I…once I was sure it was a joke! It got me thinking though. Often, it is those close to us that first notice hearing issues. Could you also be suffering and not yet realised? Here are some common signs to look out for:
- Regularly asking others to repeat themselves
- Avoiding social settings
- Asking others to speak louder or more clearly
- Turning up the TV volume - again and again
- Forgetfulness - plans and conversations begin to be forgotten.
If you or a loved one recognise any of the above signs, it might be time to consider a hearing test. We’re here to help. At North Somerset’s only full time and fully independent audiology and tinnitus treatment centre, we would be pleased to give you a free check-up and have a chat about your hearing. Visit us at any of our North Somerset clinics or contact us using the details below.
You will receive a warm welcome at both Cruse Bereavement services this month. The Cruse Walk and Talk, an accompanied, planned walk in the area, which takes place on Wednesday 9th October at 10:00am.
If you wish to join our friendly group walk for the first time, either register at our drop-in or email cruseclevedonyvette@gmail.com
Our Cruse support drop-in is held at Clevedon Community Centre, Princes Road, between 10:00am and 12:00 noon on Friday 18th October. Trained bereavement volunteers are present. Please bring a friend if you wish. Refreshments are provided.
The next Jumble Sale in aid of Tickenham Flower Show, will take place on Saturday 12th October from 2:00pm at Tickenham Village Hall. Entry 50p.
Bric-a-brac, clothes, books, children’s toys and books, who knows what else you will find!
Come along and grab yourself a bargain or three. Refreshments available too.
Due to the nature of the event we ask that no dogs are brought into the Hall, thank you.
Contact details: www.tickenhamflowershow.org.uk
Clevedon Music Club presents music for piano and mezzo soprano
Alison Bell (voice) and Clare Wilding (piano) perform beautiful music by Schumann, Fauré, Duparc, Cole Porter, Flanders & Swan etc on Tuesday 15th October at 7:30pm in Teignmouth Room, Princes Road BS21 7SZ, building works at Community Centre permitting, or else in St John’s Church BS21 7TF. Admission £12
payable by cash, cheque, card or online. Under 18s free.
For details of programme, online payment, bargain Subscription, confirmation of venue etc phone 01275 875262 or email andrea.argent@hotmail.co.uk Everyone is warmly welcome.
Are you missing someone? Has someone you love died?
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The Grieve Well Café at Christchurch is for anyone who has lost someone close, either recently or a long time ago. We welcome people of all ages to come and chat, over refreshments. It is a chance to share experiences of loss or just to enjoy the company of people who have similar life stories.
Please come along, you can just drop in. We are open from 10:00am to noon.
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As companies such as Openreach/Gigaclear/Truespeed and Virgin roll out their full fibre networks, we thought it would be sensible to advise people on the situation with their landline phones.
We are finding that some providers (but not always) are now expecting their customers to plug their landline phone handset directly into the router after agreeing a new package (with a different router being supplied), as the traditional BT master socket and extensions are becoming redundant. In some cases, this is not explained to the customer, so a new router arrives, which they fit, only to find that their landline no longer works. It is usually a case of unplugging the landline from the wall socket and then plugging it into the appropriate slot on the back of the router. This is not always made clear by the provider when you sign up.
Plusnet is also now not allowing landline contracts on upgrading to full fibre, so if you are a Plusnet customer and want to upgrade, you may need to move over to another provider such as BT/Sky or TalkTalk which do still support having a landline number.
Some things to consider if you upgrade to a full fibre (up to 1000mbps) connection:
1. A new cable will be installed to your house by the provider’s engineers.
2. The installation may not happen in a place that is convenient to you, so we recommend always being there when the engineers start work
3. The new system will not utilise your existing phone sockets and extensions
4. Telephone handset will need to be plugged into the router (or a small sub-box)
5. Some people will need to replace multiple corded handsets with a new cordless phone system.
We must stress that generally installations go very well, and the above is just a guide to be aware of. We don’t want to put anybody off upgrading their connection to a better service.
Should you be concerned about any aspect of upgrading your internet connection, we are available to advise on the best way forward. We offer a service where we come to you and can discuss all the options available.
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The Weston-super-Mare Macular Society local group covering Weston Clevedon, Winscombe and surrounding areas meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 10:30am to 12:30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Baytree Road, Westonsuper-Mare BS22 8HG. The meetings are for anyone affected by central vision loss AMD wet or dry. Come along to socialise, share experiences, swap strategies. There are talks by professionals offering advice on appliances to help, by useful organisations such as Vision North Somerset. Friends and carers most welcome. Cost £3. For further information contact Jo 07947 373 244
Your local club is right here in Clevedon. Meetings on the third Wednesday afternoon in the month at 2:30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Kenn Road, Clevedon (access from Hallam Road).
The next meeting is on 16th October, come and enjoy an interesting talk on “Being an Actor” by local actor Richard Johnson - and lovely tea and cakes.
More info on our Facebook page, Inner Wheel Club of Clevedon, or telephone President Monica on 07771662688
Clevedon Choral is inviting would-be singers to join them for a come and sing choral workshop. Whether you want to try and sing bass, alto, tenor or
soprano we will help you find your voice. Participants will rehearse the finest works from composer Gabriel Fauré including his renowned Requiem ready for a concert at the end of the day.
The event takes place on 19th October, 10:30am4:30pm at St John’s Church, Clevedon. Clevedon Choral are a non-profit organisation committed to involving local people in great music.
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See and Hear the Difference, with Andrew Bird Hearing at Tudball
Every Wednesday at Tudball Opticians on Hill Road, Andrew Bird continues to conduct one of Clevedon’s longest standing, independent hearing clinics offering professional ear care services and looking after Clevedon’s ears for the past fourteen years.
Maintaining its independence, Andy’s company ‘Andrew Bird Hearing’ has continued to operate as a traditional, family practice since 2007 and their client-first approach and personal passion to provide exceptional care are values shared with Lucie, the owner of Tudball Opticians.
As a fully qualified Hearing Aid Audiologist since 2003, Andy is available for comprehensive hearing tests and provide, service and repair hearing aids. Blocked ears? Andy is equally as qualified to perform ear wax removal, using water-less micro suction or traditional irrigation (syringing) techniques to restore your hearing dramatically.
Incorporating Andrew Bird Hearing’s expertise into Tudball Opticians’ own excellent optical offerings provides clients with access to both top-tier hearing and eye care, a convenient ‘one stop shop’ for your eyes and ears!
For hearing appointments, call 01275 244460.
For optical appointments, call Tudball Opticians on 01275 343353
Gardening charity seeks volunteers to encourage home-composting in North Somerset
Garden Organic is looking for volunteers to join its friendly team of local people who believe composting is a practical, easy way for everyone to help to restore health to our soils, reduce energy consumption and save money.
North Somerset Master Composters aim to raise awareness about composting, advise those who find it all a bit mysterious, and inspire people to give it a go.
Spaces are available on our next training day on 21st October. For info, visit www.gardenorganic. org.uk/nsmc or call Project Coordinator, Kate Eastment on 07725 990708 (Photo: Martin Phelps)
Local Parent Carer Forum Plans Next Free Super Supportive Event
North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together (NSPCWT) are the local forum for parent carers to children with additional needs/disabilities.
On 23rd October, their largest SEND Event, held at Priory Community School will be in full flow!
Parents, Carers, Family Members & Professionals are all welcome to attend & benefit from the many exhibitors, training workshops, keynote speakers, drop-in clinics & an inspiring performance!
No diagnosis is required for families to access our offers.
We also offer coffee meet ups, training sessions & wellbeing activities.
To find out more: www.nspcwt.org/calendar
Clevedon Gilbert & Sullivan Society is recruiting sailors & wenches
Our first rehearsal for HMS Pinafore will be at 7:30pm on Friday 25th October at St Peter’s Hall, Clevedon.
For further information email lizemmerson@icloud.com
A bit of fun this month from OvenGleamers – do you know which of these are true or which are not ie Howlers?!
1. The hydrochloric acid of the human digestive process is so strong a corrosive that it easily can eat its way through a cotton handkerchief and even through iron. But it does not endanger the walls of the stomach, which are protected by a film of sticky mucus (yuk!). Howler? No this is true!
2. One of the first things we learned in a Chemistry lab is how to light a Bunsen burner, a gas burner used to heat solutions of chemicals. The eminent German chemist Robert W. Bunsen invented the Bunsen burner. Howler? Yes…Robert W Bunsen did not invent it, he merely popularized its use.
3. Most plant pollen is highly inflammable. It will ignite and explode when placed on an extremely hot surface. In the early days of modern theatre, artificial lightning was produced by throwing pollen grains of the club moss onto a hot shovel. Howler? No, it’s not.
4. Human skulls have been used as drinking cups throughout history. CroMagnon (the first early modern) man scraped away muscles and flesh and hacked off and smooth the lower portion of the skull. (It is not known whether these skulls belonged to revered ancestors or hated enemies.) In the Middle Ages, the skulls of saints were used as drinking cups on ceremonial occasions. Lord Byron served wine to his visitors in Newstead Abbey in a human skull that he found in the cloisters there. A Howler or Not? Not.
What if a bunch of Christians praying could result in a gradually improving atmosphere, at home, at work, and at play, for everyone who lives and / or works in Clevedon? Christians from a variety of church traditions, will meet for just this, Saturday 26th October, 08.30-10.00 @ 44 Old St, (Town Council Offices).
More info, prayer4clevedon@gmail.com, or phone Tim Simpson, (9:00am – 9:00pm), on 01275 872 618
The Red Herrings are a group who perform mystery dramas in our area and ask the audience when it’s all over to name the guilty party. ‘Who dunnit?’
They will be doing a show at Tickenham Church
on Saturday 26th October at 7:30pm, so come along and test your skills as a detective. You could be a Morse or a Vera!
£10 for a great evening’s entertainment. Pay at the door.
Clevedon Green Open HomesSaturday 26th October and 9th November
Interested in making your home more efficient, cosier, cheaper to run? Not sure what to do first? Need more information about air/ground source heat pumps, solar panels, batteries, insulation, EV chargers etc?
Visit Green Open Homes in Clevedon on Saturday 26th October and 9th November, from 11:00am - 4:00pm. Run by Sustainable Clevedon and Bristol’s Centre for Sustainable Energy, these events provide a chance for the public to talk to householders about installing and using these energy technologies in properties of different ages.
For more details please contact Sustainable Clevedon on transitionclevedon@gmail.com
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.
• 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.
The 126th Clevedon Flower Show. WOW! What a show!
Thank you for supporting this years show. The weather was kind, we had a record of over 1100 show entries and the marquee was buzzing. We entertained the crowds with a great line up of acts. The Mini Pony show was very popular and our singers and groups and bands were enjoyed by all. Classic cars and the dog show added to the fun. Thank you traders and sponsors and we look forward to seeing you all again next year. Our Christmas Fair is Saturday 30th November, Princes Hall, Clevedon.
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 the third Monday every month plus for coffee in Nuffield Health (Weston) on Thursday
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mornings. Meetings are a mix of speakers, chat and information. We have a weekly hydrotherapy group and organize trips and meals out plus interest groups as required. For more information, call Val 07411989478 or Jules 07840189641; email wsmfibro@gmail.com
We walk on Wednesdays and Saturdays in all parts of North Somerset & Somerset. Why not come and join us enjoying fresh country air, excellent views and friendly company. Visit our website www.westonwalkinggroup.co.uk or phone Barbara 07934 197780 / 01934 624138 to check where the next walk is, and come and join us. You will be made very welcome.
We are a group of 12 people who sing songs primarily from the 50s, 60s, 70s,but not only, who meet every 2 weeks for a great sing-a-long, accompanied by guitars and ukuleles. We’re looking for a couple of guitarists and a keyboard player, who can sing as well, to join us. Everyone welcome.
Where? St. Peter’s Church in the hall, Alexandra Road, Clevedon. BS21 7QH. (Off-road parking is in Copse Road). When? Every other Thursday of the month, 1:30pm - 3:30pm.
Fee: Less than £2.00 per session.
Info: jadeglnn@yahoo.co.uk
We’re well and truly up to speed with Season Three at the Curzon and October stands to be a smash. Highlights include: Sir Alexander McCall Smith, famed author of the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency live in person, Priscilla Queen of the Desert with live Drag Queen Bingo, live music from Justin Adams and Mauro Durante, and a family holiday treat with the The Paper Cinema during half term. We’ll also have all the latest big films including Joker: Folie à Deux. Full listings and tickets are available at www.curzon.org.uk/whats-on/
ParkPlay is 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.
10:00am – Merlin Park Playground, Redcliff Bay, Portishead, BS20 8RW.
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/
30 to 60 minute Health Walks are available in Churchill and Cheddar, Clevedon, Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Winscombe
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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
Voluntary Action North Somerset (VANS) successful in Big Lottery Bid, providing investment for 5 years in Improving Ageing in North Somerset Project. Launch events will be taking place across North Somerset targeting the towns as well as villages during October and November. Join us and find out what this means, how you and your village or town can get involved. Accessible venues with refreshments and information. Watch out for posters where you live and join us. Want to know more contact VANS office number 01934 416486
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