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Hard of Hearing Social Group. Next meeting Monday 2nd September The North Somerset Hard of Hearing Social Group meets generally on the 1st Monday of each month, 2:00pm to 4:00pm at The Conservative Club, 24-26 Alexandra Parade, Weston super Mare BS23 10X. The meetings are mixture of speakers, outings, chat and useful information.

Cost £4 to include refreshments.

You will also receive a warm welcome on Friday 20th September at our Cruse Support dropin, Clevedon Community Centre, Princes Road, between 10:00am and 12:00noon. 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.

Has someone died? Carrying the pain of grief is hard 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 17th September 2024.

Come along. We’d be happy to see you.

Cruse Support for the Bereaved in Clevedon and District If you enjoy walking, please join our Cruse ‘Walk and Talk’ which will take place on Wednesday 11th September. You can register your interest by emailing cruseclevedonyvette@gmail.com and providing your contact details, or register at our monthly support drop-in.

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-2024/

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This month – Marvellous microorganisms Finally, pH is probably the most difficult area to tackle. Most gardens have a natural pH range beyond which they’re not going to change much.

So, someone living on a limestone ridge, as I do, is never going to be able to grow acid-loving Azaleas, except in pots.

But that’s not what we’re trying to achieve when creating a favourable environment for microorganisms. We don’t need to radically shift the pH; we just need to modify it slightly.

As their name suggests you can’t see them, yet microorganisms are some of the most important things you can grow in your garden.

Garden soil is teeming with millions of them, or rather it should be. They help to keep the soil healthy. They decompose organic matter, replenish soil nutrients, form humus, promote root growth, increase nutrient uptake, and breakdown herbicides and pesticides.

The microorganism family includes bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa and we want to do everything we can to encourage these tiny gardening friends.

In order to provide a good environment we need to provide oxygen, moisture, carbon-based food matter, and the right temperature and pH. Oxygen content can be kept high by digging in lots of organic matter so that the soil structure is aerated. 75% of microorganisms live in the top two inches (5cm) of soil so particular care should be taken not to compact the topsoil. Improving the drainage of stodgy clay soil is particularly important as water-logged soil contains very little oxygen.

Mulching helps to improve the moisture content of soil and also helps to maintain the soil temperature. Bare soil bakes in the summer and freezes in the winter. Mulch acts as both shade and insulation so the temperature remains more constant.

Carbon-based food matter is just a posh way of saying ‘organic matter, including green manure and well-rotted compost. This provides a gourmet buffet for microorganisms, and they’ll reproduce rapidly.

There are pH modifiers on the market, but the best way of doing it is slowly by digging in compost or other organic matter. Organic matter acts as a neutraliser and will work whether your soil is acidic or alkaline. It is particularly important for alkaline soils like mine because they have far fewer bioavailable nutrients so become impoverished very quickly.

This month give some thought to encouraging your microorganisms. Your plants will thank you.

Happy gardening,

By Rachael Leverton

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Hearing loss is a common but often underestimated condition that can significantly impact our lives. From strained communication and social isolation to cognitive decline, the consequences of untreated hearing loss are far-reaching. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll explore why choosing a private audiologist is a massive step towards maintaining your hearing health.

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Next meeting Wednesday 18th September - Local Macular Society group

of every month, except August, at 2:30pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Kenn Road, Clevedon.

The local Weston-super-Mare Macular Society Group meet 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 group is for anyone affected by central vision loss, AMD wet or dry.

Come to share experiences with others and swap tips. We have presentations on a variety of topics including useful appliances, helpful organisations and local interest such as RNIB and Cleaner Coastlines Weston and North Somerset. Cost £3 including refreshments. Friends and carers welcome. More information contact Jo 07947 373 244.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 18th September, please come along if you would like to join this welcoming, friendly bunch of ladies.

See our Facebook page, Inner Wheel Club of Clevedon, for more information or telephone President Monica on 07771 662688.

Change The Atmosphere We can’t see the air we breathe, but if the contents change, we can soon tell things aren’t right! Praying for a community is a bit like boosting the good stuff, and diminishing the bad, in the spiritual atmosphere of the town. Everyone wins!

Ladies - Inner Wheel Club of Clevedon Welcomes New Members

Next Prayer 4 Clevedon gathering is Thursday 19th September, 2:30pm - 4:00pm @ 44 Old St, (Town Council Offices).

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Inner Wheel, our club here is 76 years old. The emphasis on this Women’s organization is Service and Friendship. We meet on the third Wednesday

Info, including the link for their Tues and Fri Zoom, 08.00 - 08.30, contact prayer4clevedon@gmail. com, or phone Tim Simpson, (9:00am – 9:00pm), on 01275 872 618.

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Great classics at Clevedon Music Club on Sunday 22nd September Clevedon Music Club hosts the celebrated professional Lansdown String Quartet at 3 pm in the Princes Hall (level access), Princes Road BS21 7SZ, with beautiful music by Dvorak and Tchaikovsky.

This event is supported by the Paragon Music Trust. Everyone is warmly welcome. Admission £12, under 18s free.

To receive details of bargain subcriptions and of the season’s full programme, email andrea.argent@hotmail.co.uk or call 01275 875262.

Flower Arranging Demonstration Monday 23rd September, 2:00pm for 2:30pm start at St George’s Community Centre BS22 7XF. Entry £7, Tea/ Coffee and Biscuits £1. Raffle Tickets to win an arrangement £1 a strip.

COMMUNITY See and Hear the Difference, with Andrew Bird Hearing at Tudball Opticians 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.

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Do you love flowers? Come along and be inspired to try flower arranging by watching our demonstrator produce lots of different designs and have a chance to win one in the raffle.

All welcome. For more details Tel: 01934 622152.

Sequence Dancing - Friday Evenings Walton St Mary, Clevedon Clevedon Olde Tyme & Modern Sequence Dance Club will be starting its 75th winter sequence dance season at St Mary’s Church Hall, Walton St Mary, Clevedon, BS21 7BX on Friday 27th September.

Come and join us, the Club meets weekly on Friday evenings in the church hall, starting at 7:45pm and finishing at 10:15pm.

Tea/coffee is available at a mid evening break and is included in the entrance fee of £3.00 per person.

For further general details and the seasons theme dance evenings please contact the Secretary on 01275 847293.

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Back to School Cooking Tips from OvenGleamers – your local premium oven cleaning company 1. Batch Cook – once a week prepare all the week’s meals in one monster cookathon. Use a theme to help you: a: Roast chicken can become chicken curry, chicken & sweetcorn topped jacket potatoes and chicken stir-fry. b: Use mince for spaghetti bolognaise, lasagne and tacos. c: Roasted vegetables make great fajitas, veggie pasta and vegetable curry.

2. Freeze sandwiches ahead for packed lunches – avoid soggy contents & salad – add these as extras on the day. Great fillings include Ham and cheese, Turkey, cranberry & brie, Tuna & sweetcorn (go light on the mayo) and Chicken & cream cheese.

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4. Keep on top of looking after your cooking appliances by having a regular professional oven clean every few months. In between cleans use oven liners to catch spills or use them as non-stick liners in your roasting tins and on your baking trays (saves loads of time on the washing up) 5. De-grease the BBQ before you put it away for the winter – ensure all racks and surfaces are fully clean to avoid mould build-up over the storage period.

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Go BLUE to support Weston Hospicecare with Blue For You! Blue For You is a fundraising initiative supporting Weston Hospicecare. You can get involved in the community, at work or at school, by going BLUE for our local hospice between 7th - 13th October.

Why not hold a blue-themed party and collect donations for Weston Hospicecare? For bluerelated inspiration, use the QR code and visit our website to get your free fundraising pack. You’ll find posters to advertise your event, a fun set of blue photo props & an all-blue quiz!

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Come and Visit Green Open Homes in Clevedon, October Sustainable Clevedon with Bristol’s Centre for Sustainable Energy are holding an Open Homes event in Clevedon. Homes will showcase Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar Panels, Wall/Floor insulation, water heating etc, with a chance to talk to householders about installation, usage and costings. Details will be publicised in local paper & social media. CSE Retrofit experts are hoping to include homes that need work, enabling discussion about potential improvements making cosier, greener and cheaper homes.

If you are interested in opening your home for this event please contact Sustainable Clevedon on transitionclevedon@gmail.com

Clevedon Music Club Concerts September 2024 - April 2025

Educational Funding for kids aged between 16 & 25 Anyone aged 16 to 25 who lives within the boundary of Clevedon town may apply to the trustees for funding which is available for educational purposes. For an application form email the clerk Helen Long, on helenpegg69@ gmail.com. The next meeting to consider applications is 14th October.

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 and Professionals are all welcome to attend and 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 and wellbeing activities.

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Sunday 22 September: 3:00pm, Lansdown String Quartet Tuesday 15 October: 7:30pm, Alison Bell and Clare Wilding (mezzo soprano and piano) Tuesday 19 November: 7:30pm, Jonathan Rees and Helen Reid (cello and piano) Tuesday 10 December: 7:30pm, Cassandra Mathews (classical guitar) Sunday 19 January: 3:00pm, Papagena vocal quintet, unmissable star concert Tuesday 18 February: 7:30pm, Clarissa Payne and Adam Khan (flute and classical guitar) Tuesday 18 March: 7:30pm, Students from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Tuesday 8 April: 7:30pm, Helen Reid (piano) For details of various venues, performances, admission and bargain Subscriptions, phone 01275 875262 or email andrea.argent@hotmail.co.uk.

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Good at Games

The benefits and difficulties associated with PE My youngest son loves PE lessons - all of them. He even captains the dodgeball team. My oldest, Joe* would probably rather appear naked on National TV than set foot on a sports field during the winter months... or to be honest, any month!

As we navigate an increasingly digital and sedentary age, the value of PE in schools becomes ever more crucial. Ensuring that PE remains a vital component of education is essential for fostering well-rounded development in children and young people.

With increasing childhood obesity and related health issues, regular physical activity is a necessary countermeasure. PE provides students with an opportunity to engage in structured exercise, helping them develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Regular physical activity also improves cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles and bones, and boosts the immune system.

Moreover, exercise has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve mood, and enhance cognitive function. In a school

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setting, this means that students who participate in PE are often better equipped to handle stress and perform academically, thanks to the endorphins released.

PE also teaches important life skills such as teamwork, leadership, perseverance, and communication. These experiences can build self-esteem and foster a sense of community and belonging.

But what about reluctant participants like Joe? While the benefits of PE are clear, not all students enjoy team sports. Encouraging these youngsters requires a thoughtful approach. Diversifying the types of activities offered can make a significant difference. Options such as dance, yoga, or individual sports like tennis and swimming can appeal to a broader range of interests meaning every student can find something they enjoy and can succeed in. Joe discovered badminton and table tennis last year, and would happily play these if they were available, but his school insist on rugby, football, cricket, and dodgeball. Their idea of diversification is making the girls play too.

Creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment is essential. Some children may feel self-conscious about their abilities or physical appearance which can deter them from participating. Teachers and coaches should emphasize personal improvement and effort over competition and winning (very much NOT the case at Joe’s school). Positive reinforcement and celebrating small achievements can boost confidence and motivation.

Integrating technology can also make PE more appealing. Fitness trackers, interactive games, and virtual reality sports can engage tech-savvy students and make physical activity more exciting.

These tools can help students set personal goals and track their progress, adding a modern twist to traditional PE lessons.

PE might be a vital component of the national curriculum, offering numerous benefits for physical health, mental well-being, and social development but if we want to encourage every child to participate fully there needs to be diversification of activities, a supportive environment, and possible integration of technology. After all, want ALL our children to grow up, healthy and well-rounded, not just those who are naturally good at games.

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all the other parts of speech we normally take for granted. As a result, we speak and write more precisely. Many great writers were / are polyglots!

Enrich your travel experiences - Connecting with the locals is the best way to get the most out of travelling. People are more welcoming if you make an effort to speak their language. It can turn an ordinary trip into the holiday of a lifetime.

College evening classes start up again this month. Take the plunge and learn a new language. Here are five good reasons to enrol right now.

Make new friends - Languages require practice!

It’s easier to talk to new people if you’re both concentrating on something other than how shy you are. Chatting in a foreign language is a good way to break the ice and get to know your classmates.

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Join the global community – Most of the rest of the world does not speak English! As the world becomes smaller and more interconnected it’s easy to see that we’ll come into contact with more and more non-English speakers. A foreign language puts you at an advantage in business and personal relationships.

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Tired All the Time?

Do you spring out of bed at 7am, ready to face the day? Or do you wake up feeling tired and drained?

GPs are reporting that more and more patients complain of having no energy. So much so, that the syndrome has its own acronym –TATT, or ‘tired all the time.’

TATT is common, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it.

There are many different causes of fatigue, and it’s always a good idea to start by speaking to your GP or practice nurse.

Overwhelming exhaustion, which gets worse with activity and does not improve with rest, might be an indicator of myalgic encephalopathy (ME) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). A cure has not yet been found, but there are treatments and self-help measures that can ease the symptoms.

A GP can also rule out conditions such as anaemia, thyroid problems, food intolerances or diabetes.

Many cases of TATT are due mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Traumatic life events, stress and money worries can also cause fatigue. In this case talking therapy can help and your doctor might refer you for counselling.

In the meantime, there are lifestyle changes which can help.

Sleep – Make sure you are getting enough good quality sleep. Try to keep to the same earlier bedtime for a few weeks and see if this helps.

Sometimes an eye mask and or earplugs are all that’s needed to improve sleep quality.

Reduce stress – Build relaxation into your daily schedule. This might be a bath, or listening to music, or even yoga or meditation.

Diet - Try eating small healthy snacks throughout the day, rather than one large meal in the evening. Reduce alcohol and caffeine, and drink more water.

Finally, you may not feel like it, but exercising is another proven way to fight fatigue. Even a quick 15-minute walk around the block will give you an energy boost.

By Louise Addison

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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

Cadbury Wind Band Based in Yatton Bored on Tuesday Evenings. Consider coming to Cadbury wind band. Tuesdays 7:15pm to 9:15pm during school term times. Room 2 in Yatton Methodist Church, 89 High St, Yatton. We are a wind band so Flutes, Clarinets, Oboes, Saxophones and basses string/electric or wind.

We play a mix of music from pop, film, jazz and classical. Give us a try.

Phone: Michael on 01275 792300 (Leave a message if no answer). email: Secretary@cadburywindband.org.uk Facebook look for Cadbury Wind Band Web Page www.cadburywindband.org.uk Best contact us first just in case we are out.

Portishead Concert Band If you play a musical instrument, join us for our exciting autumn/winter season. Current and rusty players, of any age, welcome. Lots of enjoyment to be had playing with other people. Come and join us every Tuesday from 7:30pm until 9:00pm at St Nicolas’ Church, Nore Road, Portishead BS20 8EN. Contact for more information:Chris on 07790446188 cdpearce@btinternet.com Facebook www.facebook.com/ PortisheadConcertBand

Guitar Player And Keyboard Player Needed Urgently To Support Us Rydal Singing/Folk Group: We are a small friendly bunch of people (12) who enjoy singing songs primarily, but not only, from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, accompanied by guitars and ukuleles. We’re seeking a couple of guitarists/a keyboard player, who can sing as well, to join us.

Where: St Peter’s Church (in the hall), Alexandra Road, Clevedon. BS21 7QH. When: Every other Thursday of the month 1:30pm – 4.00pm.

Fee: Approx. £2 per session (depending on number of members).

Info: jadeglnn@yahoo.co.uk

Discover your creative side and make new friends Chat and Craft 2:00pm - 4:00pm. All are welcome to meet at St Johns Church Hall in Hillside Road on Thursdays from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Kettle on the go, and plenty of biscuits. No fees.

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Learn something new, or get some help to inspire you, just come for a cuppa, a chat and some company!

Contact Sue for more details tel. 01275 877710 or email srossiter47@googlemail.com

Free play sessions every Saturday, everyone welcome!

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 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/

Free and friendly Health Walks available in your area!

30 to 60 minute Health Walks are available in Churchill and Cheddar, Clevedon, Long Ashton, Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-superMare, Winscombe, Worle 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.

Banish the Autumn Blues with Clevedon Adult Studies Association!

Clevedon Adult Studies Association (CASA) is delighted to launch the Autumn programme.

Once again there’s an eclectic range of courses including History from Alexander the Great to Tsarist Russia via Elizabethan England, Literature Studies of novels and poetry, Music Appreciation, Crafting and History of Art and Architecture as well as Social History and the Environment. Something for everyone! To explore our programme and to book, please visit www.casaclevedon.org.uk or pick up a leaflet in the library, Community Centre or Community Bookshop.

We very much look forward to welcoming you.

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RECIPE

Blackberry and Almond Crumble Cake together in a large bowl using an electric whisk until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time until smooth and creamy. Sift in the flour and baking powder, then fold in, adding the almonds, milk, and vanilla until mixed thoroughly.

Scrape the mixture into the tin and level the surface. Dot teaspoons of jam across the mix, then scatter over the blackberries, pressing them in lightly.

Crumble Rub the flour and butter together until the mixture it resemble crumbs, then stir in the sugar and add a pinch of salt. Mix in the flaked almonds, then scatter the crumble over the cake. Scatter with the demerara sugar and bake for 45 mins until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 45-50 mins Serves: 10-12 slices

Leave to cool in the tin for at least 20 mins then slice and serve with creme fraiche.

Puzzle Solutions

Ingredients: Cake 200g butter, plus extra for the tin 200g golden caster sugar 3 medium eggs 225g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 50g ground almonds 2 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract 3 tbsp blackcurrant or blackberry and apple jam 150g blackberries Crumble 50g plain flour 25g unsalted butter 25g caster sugar 1 tbsp demerara sugar Pinch of salt 1 tbsp flaked almonds Method: Cake Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 23cm round cake tin and line with baking parchment. Beat the butter and the sugar

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I would recommend this company to anyone with roofing issues.”

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