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Garden View… Feeling Fruity

Autumn is well advanced and following some brilliant colour, the trees and shrubs have shed most of their leaves. Many of us will have been busy tidying our plots in preparation for winter. However, if you’ve ever fancied growing your own fruit then now is the perfect time to put in a little extra effort. From now until spring is the best window to plant fruit trees because now is the time that nurseries are selling bare-root trees. ‘Bare-root’ simply means without pots or soil. Bare root trees are cheaper than those grown in pots, but they are quick to establish providing you follow a few simple steps.

Before you plant the tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for at least two hours, so it gets a good drink.

Prepare a large enough area, at least 1 metre diameter. This means that if you are planting in a lawn you’ll need to remove an area of turf to the same diameter to stop the grass competing with the new tree for nutrients and water. Wherever you plant, make sure you dig in lots of organic matter, this could be garden compost, leaf mould, or well-rotted manure. Make sure you dig it all around the area where the hole will be, rather than just into the hole itself, because this will encourage the new tree to put roots out into the surrounding soil, helping it to establish quickly.

The hole for the new tree needs to be roomy enough so that the roots will not be crammed together.

Drive a stake into the ground to a depth of at least 60cm. This will provide support for your fledgling tree.

If you are planting a grafted tree, there will be a clear join where it was grafted on to the rootstock This join should remain above the soil level when planted. It’s easier if there are two of you; one to hold the tree at the correct level, and one to backfill the hole around the roots. The person holding the tree should shake the trunk gently as the hole is filled, so that soil gets in between all the roots.

Once you’ve filled the hole, firm the soil gently with your foot. Don’t compact the soil too much. The drag more soil over the compressed area.

Use a soft rubber tie to secure the tree to the stake at a height of 60cm. Too low and the tree won’t be secure; too high and the tree won’t flex enough in the wind. Allowing the tree to flex a little encourages more root growth and results in a stronger tree.

Finally, water in well and apply a 5cm layer of organic mulch over the area but NOT touching the trunk, because it might rot. The mulch helps to suppress weeds, provide insulation, and retain moisture.

Your tree should now be fine until spring when we’ll talk about ongoing care…Happy Gardening,

By Rachael Leverton

Green Tree

Are your stairs a struggle?

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Do I need a Stairlift? – If you have difficulty getting up and down stairs you are not alone. The decision to install a stairlift is sometimes a difficult one to take but, when compared with the alternative of moving or living on only one level of their home, many people have found a stairlift to be their preferred solution.

Why choose us? – Suttons Stairlifts aim to provide a reliable and prompt service to their valued customers. Thanks to personal recommendations from satisfied customers referring us to their friends and relations Suttons Stairlifts is now a wellestablished company committed to providing expert advice with a no-pressure selling policy, guaranteed!

Our Products and Services – We offer a range of new or refurbished Handicare stairlifts for either straight or curved stairs throughout the West Country, from Bath & Bristol right down to South Devon. We also offer a rental option for straight stairlifts as well as annual services and safety checks, repairs and removals.

What happens next? – We will visit you to survey the staircase and conduct a user assessment leaving you the leaflets and prices so you can make the decision in your own time. Once you’ve made your decision we aim to install your lift within the week, or even the next day subject to availability.

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Fruit & Nut Bark – a great gift to make for Christmas

Ingredients

75g cup walnuts

450g good white chocolate, finely chopped

75g dried cranberries

75g medium-diced dried apricot

Directions

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.

Using a pencil, draw an 8-by-10-inch rectangle on a piece of parchment paper. Turn the parchment paper over so the pencil mark doesn’t get onto the chocolate and place it on a sheet pan.

Place the walnuts in one layer on another sheet pan and bake for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Place three quarters of the white chocolate in a heat-proof glass bowl and put it in the microwave on high for 30 seconds.

Stir the chocolate with a rubber spatula, return it to the microwave for another 30 seconds, then stir again. Continue to heat and stir in 30-second intervals until the chocolate is just melted.

Immediately stir in the remaining chocolate and allow it to sit at room temperature, stirring often, until it’s completely smooth.

(If you need to heat it a little more, place it in the microwave for another 15 seconds.)

Pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment paper and spread it lightly to fill the drawn rectangle.

Sprinkle the top evenly with the cooled walnuts, the cranberries, and apricots. Press the nuts and fruit lightly so they will set in the chocolate.

Set aside for at least 2 hours until firm or refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Cut or break the bark in 16 pieces and serve at room temperature.

Great as Christmas presents – present in a small box or cellophane bag tied with a pretty ribbon.

Enjoy

Clevedon Trefoil Guild – Wednesday 2nd November

Trefoil members are adults who enjoy life, make friends, support others, and value making time to do something for them, and if it’s a challenge, so much the better!

If you want to do something for you and something for the community, why not look at www.trefoilguild. co.uk and find out how to become a member.

Clevedon Trefoil Guild meets on the first Wednesday afternoon of the month

For information about Clevedon Trefoil Guild please contact Izzy Parker at izzyguiding@gmail.com or call me on 07764945730.

Clevedon Yeo Rotary Club – Wednesday

2nd & 16th November

Raise funds and get involved with the community with our small vibrant club based at The Salthouse by Marine Lake. We meet on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 7pm. Being part of the Rotary can be very rewarding as well as fun, so put your skills and experience to good use and help make people’s lives better. Please visit our website to get in touch. www.rotaryribi.org/clubs/homepage. php?ClubID=1726 or call Steve Molloy on 07988656023.

local charities. Just drop our secretary an email at steviemolloy@aol.com and he’ll advise you what to do. All guys will be judged on Saturday 5th November

Have a go, get creative, have some fun and possibly be the winner whilst supporting local good causes. Clevedon Yeo Rotary-working for our community

Freelance Mum Netwalk – Thursday 3rd November

The Freelance Mum netwalks are child-friendly events, designed for you and your business, to make connections, grow your business, with fresh air and fresh thinking!

We meet at Clevedon Sea Front – Salthouse Fields Car Park (pub end) – for a netwalk along the seafront. To book and for more details visit www. freelancemum.co.uk/event/freelance-mumnetwalk-north-somerset/2022-09-08/

Clevedon Sunday Market – Sunday 6th November

Enjoy a relaxing stroll round an artisan outdoor market on Sunday 6th November from 10am to 2pm. The market is located on the hill and by the sea in Clevedon, between the seafront, Hill Road, and Alexandra Road. We are currently trading from 8 sites woven between the vibrant shopping area. Find out more here

Guy Fawkes Competition – Saturday 5th November

Remember, Remember The 5th November With Clevedon Yeo Rotary.

Win a cash prize of £30 in our Guy Fawkes competition. Entry is £5 with all proceeds going to

Birds of Prey Centre - Open Days –Sunday 6th November

The North Somerset Birds of Prey Centre will be open to visitors on 6th November.

Come along and see over 60 resident Birds of Prey, exotic mammals and reptiles. All activities, handling and talks are included in the admission price. No pre booking required, just pay on arrival and you can come & go all day. Opening times 10.30am-4pm. Cash or cheques only.

Adults £5/Children/Concessions £4/Under 2s free

North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre, Smallway Leisure Park, Smallway, Congresbury, BS49 5AA. Find out more at www.nsbopc.co.uk/open-days/

Good News Group – Wednesday 9th November

Good News meet on the second Wednesday of the month from 2.30 to 3.20pm at Clevedon Baptist Church in Queens Square.

Join us for music and songs, readings, people’s stories, video clips and a thought from the bible. Followed by a cuppa and a biscuit.

Designed with those 60+ in mind but everyone is welcome. Just call in there’s no charge and a warm welcome awaits!

Clevedon Gardeners’ Club - Wednesday 9th November

We are keen gardeners who meet on the second Wednesday of the month for a varied series of talks with an annual Spring Flower Show and visits by coach or car to gardens of interest in the summer. Members are also entitled to a discount at local nurseries and on seeds ordered through the club.

At our next meeting on 9th November Katherine Crouch presents New Tricks for Old Gardeners.

We meet at Kenn Road Methodist Church, Kenn Road, Clevedon BS21 6LH (near the Tesco roundabout). Coffee and biscuits served at 7.15pm. Meeting starts at 7.30pm. New members welcome. Annual membership £15. Visitors £3 per meeting. Further information and the full programme available at: clevedongardeners.chessck.co.uk/

Bereavement Support Walk and TalkWednesday 9th November

Each month Cruse Bereavement Support offers a ‘Walk and Talk’ session on the second Wednesday of the month. The walks last about an hour and take in some of Clevedon’s beautiful scenery. Please ring 0117 9264045 if you are interested in joining us, leaving your name and contact details, and one of the local walk leaders will get back to you with more details, or pop into one of our support drop-ins.

If you are looking for support but aren’t sure what you need, visit www.cruse.org.uk

Clevedon Civic Society - 10th & 17th November

Clevedon Civic Society look forward to the main meeting on November 10th when the presentation subject is the armistice, “The Day the Guns Stopped”. The History Group meeting on November 17th is the members supper.

They will share memories of “Where we used to shop” this is sure to be an entertaining and sociable evening.

If you would like more information about membership, meetings and groups within society please visit our website.

Clevedon Repair Café – Saturday 12th November

Don’t bin it… Fix it!

Clevedon Repair Café is a community café where you can take broken items from home to be repaired by volunteers. The café aims to encourage people

to send fewer items to landfill by promoting the idea that things can be mended, and by sharing repair skills. It runs on the second Saturday of the month and is held at the 2nd Clevedon Scout Hall.

Typical repairs include textiles, woodwork, mechanical, bicycle, IT, electrical, and knife sharpening. The repairers are an extremely talented group with lots of skills between them, so it is worth bringing anything along which needs fixing, as they may be able to help.

The scheme is supported by volunteers, and donations from individuals who are pleased with the repairs cover overhead costs. Additionally, there are hot and cold refreshments available every month, with seating and a relaxed atmosphere for those interested in finding out what it is all about.

Repair cafés are a global scheme, originating in the Netherlands. With over 2000 cafés worldwide, the focus is on the possibility of things being repaired, and utilising people with repair skills.

Clevedon Twilight Market – Saturday 12th November

Enjoy live music, craft drinks and street food at this evening market. Queens Square, Clevedon – every 2nd Saturday of the month 5pm – 10pm.

Clevedon and North Somerset Link –Monday 14th November

We are a small social group for single, widowed, divorced people 50 +. Currently we have just 20 members, with an age range from 65 to 80! We get involved with all types of activities, so if you would like to get out and make new friends, please join us. We meet on 2nd Monday of month at St Andrews Church Centre at 8pm.

The Gordano Civic Society – Monday 14th November

The Gordano Civic Society will hold its next meeting on Monday 14th November at 7.30pm in the Somerset Hall, The Precinct. Portishead. The talk is ‘Follies of Somerset and South Bristol’ with Steve Osman. An interesting round up of the numerous follies that are in our area. We welcome all residents of Portishead and beyond.

If you are interested in local history, building, family history, conservation etc., or in present day planning, look at our website www.gordanosociety.org.uk where you will find details of our meetings, activities, and publications.

Piano Recital

Clevedon Music Club will host a piano recital by professional performer and teacher, Helen Reid on Tuesday 15th November at 7.30 pm in the Teignmouth Room at Clevedon Community Centre, Princes Road, BS21 7SZ.

Together with Paul Reid (singer and reader) the duo will present a musical and spoken portrait of Robert and Clara Schumann with reference to their great friend, Brahms and including Robert Schumann’s Arabesque and Kreisleriana for piano.

Admission will cost £10 in cash or by cheque, on the door.

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Royal British Legion – Wednesday 16th November

Clevedon Branch of The Royal British Legion will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 16th November, 2022 commencing at 7.30pm, at Kenn Road Methodist Church, Kenn Road, Clevedon. All welcome.

Join Mary’s Meals For Lunch – Thursday 17th November

Mary’s Meals is a school feeding charity which encourages children living in extreme poverty to attend school whereby they will be fed one meal a day. Currently the charity is feeding over 2 million children each day in 14 different countries.

We hold monthly lunches at The Clevedon Golf Club on the third Thursday of each month. The next lunch will be held on Thursday 17th November. Cost: £14pp. All are welcome.

Also book now for our Christmas Lunch to be held on Thursday 15th December 12 noon for 12.30pm in aid of the Mary’s Meals charity, where the guest speaker will be the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe. Cost: 17.50pp.

All are welcome! Please email clevedonmarysmeals@gmail.com not later than the 8th December. Or text/call Wendy on 0757 6775005.

Reading Group – Thursday 17th

Clevedon Reading Group now meets in the new meeting room at Clevedon Library on the third Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Come and share your love of books with like-minded people. Next meeting will be 17 November

Christmas Fayre – Saturday 19th November

St John’s Church, Clevedon will be holding their Christmas Fayre on Saturday 19th November 2-4pm.

There will be a range of stalls selling gifts, books, homemade preserves and cakes, Christmas decorations and hand knitted items as well as a tombola, a grand raffle and refreshments. All proceeds are in aid of the hall restoration fund.

St. John’s Church Hall, Queen’s Road, Clevedon.

Bereavement Support Drop-in Session Friday 18th November

Cruse Bereavement Support help people through one of the most painful times in life, with support and information. All our services are provided free of charge and are open to anyone, at any time in their grief journey.

We have a drop-in session at Clevedon Community Centre, Princes Road, on the third Friday of every month, from 10.00am to 12.00 noon. You can come along, seek support, information and advice or just have a cup of tea or coffee with our volunteers and others who have been bereaved. No need to book, just turn up when it is convenient for you.

Long Ashton Orchestra Concert –Saturday 19th November

Inner Wheel Club of Clevedon present the Long Ashton Orchestra. Conductor: Dimitri Chrysostomou Soloist: Kevan Boll Programme: Mozart: Overture Cosi van Tutti Haydn: Symphony No 99 Mozart: Flute Concerto No 1.

It takes place on Saturday 19th November at 7.30pm at Christchurch, Chapel Hill, Clevedon BS21 7LL. Prebooked tickets £10 or £12 on the door. Contact 01275 217052 or 07791707587. All profits to Dementia Friendly Communities

The Poignant Poppy

Why do we wear the poppy? - Scarlet poppies grow wild all over western Europe wherever the soil has been disturbed. The battles of the First World War churned up such vast areas of earth that millions of poppies germinated and bloomed, often around the bodies of the fallen soldiers.

A Canadian surgeon called John McRae wrote the poem In Flanders Fields, which many of us study in school. The poem is a haunting memorial to those soldiers who have died in any war and the imagery

of the poppies is used to symbolise the deaths of those who fought.

Why do we hold a two-minute silence? - On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month the guns of World War I fell silent. Four years of fighting and devastation finally ended. The following year ceremonies of remembrance took place on what was known as Armistice Day. An armistice is an agreement for the cessation of active hostilities between two sides in a war.

An Australian journalist, Edward George Honey first proposed a respectful silence to remember the dead. He wrote a letter to the London Evening News which was brought to the attention of King George V. The king issued a proclamation which called for a two-minute silence.

These days Armistice Day is more usually known as Remembrance Sunday and is a chance to honour the fallen soldiers of all conflicts.

In the light of the atrocities going on Ukraine this year, I hope you’ll think even more about your poppy and all it stands for.

By Nicky Gray

Take the correct steps now to protect against data loss

Have you ever lost irreplaceable data without any means of getting it back? The question “Why didn’t I back up?” taunts your every moment until eventually you count your losses and move on. Whether it be family photos, work documents, or music, most computers store sentimental or important data. The problem is the data can suddenly become inaccessible due to a plethora of reasons, some unprovoked, occurring entirely at random. Data is stored on the hard drive, a component which can stop working at any moment. When data is not backed up, the drive must be sent off for expensive repairs, with results not guaranteed.

Fortunately there are steps anyone can take to lessen the blow and keep the mind at ease. First off, do not place all your eggs in one basket. Ensure a routine backup is configured, whereby your data is backed up to an external destination, whether it be off-site (online) or a USB backup drive.

Even absent of hardware issues, data is still at risk. Some computer viruses will steal or encrypt your data, usually to be ransomed back to you. Without decent antivirus protection, computer data, and sometimes even your backup, is infected and lost due to these viruses. It is crucial to run decent, paid for antivirus software.

A final tip is to spot and replace failing hardware early on, before problems arise. This is best achieved with an annual computer service carried out by an experienced engineer who can ensure you have a routine backup in-place, get your software up-to-date, ensure that you are running top-rated antivirus protection, and help with upgrades when necessary.

Please see our advert on this page and get in touch if you feel that we can help protect your important data.

Repairs vs Replacement

Many of us have those particular items of furniture in our homes that we cherish and have grown attached to. When they begin to look or feel old and worn, we face the decision of whether we should get it repaired or whether we should replace it. At PremTech Furniture Repairs we strongly believe in the advantages of repairing rather than replacing.

Costs: With costs rising in almost every walk of life at the moment we may all feel the pinch this winter, at a time when our sofas and chairs are probably used the most.

Opting for a repair rather than buying new can leave you with more money in your pocket and give you the advantage of being able to keep those furniture pieces that have been a part of your home over the years.

Adding Value: Whether you are looking to prolong the life of your furniture, keep it in your family for many more years to come or you are simply looking to sell it on and get the best price you can for it, repairing and restoring is the way forward!

Same Furniture, Fresh Feel: Do you have seat cushions that no longer provide enough support? Are your dining chairs looking worn or in need of a change of colour? Scuffs, tears, broken frames, broken recliners? PremTech Furniture Repairs can enable your existing furniture to evolve with your needs and taste, in a way that’s completely unique to you.

For seat boosts or replacement interiors, we offer a variety of different density foams to suit your requirements and we have access to a wide range of leathers and fabrics to give your furniture a full transformation. Better for the environment: If we opt to replace our furniture, what happens to our old furniture? So much of it ends up in landfill and becomes a huge burden for the environment. Repairing is one of the best eco-friendly options for everyone, especially those who are concerned about the future of our planet.

Lets all do our bit – don’t replace…… repair! Please visit our recently transformed website for more information, images or to request a quote. Alternatively please call us on 01275 219936

Painting With Plants – Monday 21st November

Fagus is an active gardening club for anybody with an interest in gardening. Our next meeting is on Monday 21st November at 8.00pm in the Methodist Hall, Silver Street, Nailsea. We will have a special Lecture from Chris Beardshaw – “Painting with Plants”. Chris Beardshaw is fresh, dynamic, passionate and hugely creative and is one of the leading lights in the world of gardening. He is breathing life into the industry with his unique blend of skills and qualifications which embrace planting, garden design and landscape architecture. Chris is a highly popular speaker, giving talks to sell out audiences throughout the year at gardening clubs and horticultural societies across the UK.

Pre booking is essential for this event. Tickets are available at regular meetings priced £6.00 members, £10.00 for guests.

Full details of our activities may be found on our website - www.fagusgardening.co.uk

has impacted on the wildlife that can be seen there’. The meeting is at 7.30m on 25th November at the Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead. Non- members are also welcome at Avon Wildlife Trust Local Group meetings and events. Entrance £2 for all adults and £1 for children and students includes tea or coffee during the evening. For further information call 01275 843160

Christmas Fair Saturday 26th November

Clevedon Flower Show are holding their Christmas Fair on 26th November at Princes Hall, 2 Princes Rd, Clevedon, from 10am to 3pm. Pop along and pick up something seasonal!

Holly Hedge Christmas Fair – Sunday 27th November

Join us at our Christmas Fair on Sunday 27th November from 10am till 3pm at Long Ashton Community Centre.

Woodspring U3A Meeting – Tuesday 22nd November

The u3a offers the opportunity for those no longer in work to come together to learn, stay active and have fun. Woodspring u3a area includes all the towns and villages in and around Portishead, Clevedon, Nailsea, Backwell and Yatton.

The speaker at the October meeting is Yvonne Bell with her talk Fashionable Edwardian Shopping. If travelling to Paris of the Belle Epoque wasn’t possible, where could a lady or gent shop for Fashion in London. The talks are held at the Methodist Church Hall, Silver Street Nailsea and start at 2.15pm.

Visitors are welcome for a small fee and drinks are available before the talk. Please bring your own cup if you can.

Avon Wildlife Trust Meet - Friday 25th November

At the November meeting of Avon Wildlife Trust you will be entertained with, “Rewilding on Trendlewood Park” an illustrated talk by Andrew Town. Entry £2.

Andrew is one of the management team of The Friends of Trendlewood Park in Nailsea. He will talk about how the group have worked to improve and extend wildlife habitats on the park and how this

There will be stalls, festive food and drink, festive music, a fantastic raffle, tombola, stalls and face painting for kids. Bring your doggies to meet Santapaws and receive a doggie gift. Minimum donation fee of £1. Plus we will also be collect for the Christmas ShoeBox appeal. All enquiries to hollyhedgechristmasfair@gmail.com

Flower Club Demonstration – Tuesday 29th November

Clevedon & District Flower Club Christmas Demonstration takes place on Tuesday 29th November at Princes Hall, Clevedon, 2 Princes Road Clevedon from 7.30pm. A warm welcome awaits members and visitors at our Christmas event.

Entitled “Brightly Shone”, the floral demonstration will be by Lucy Ellis who is a NAFAS national demonstrator. The cost for visitors is £15.00 payable at the door. Members free. Doors open at 6.45pm

Our meeting and demonstrations take place monthly on the last Tuesday of the month at this venue. Visitors and new members are always welcome.

For further information please visit our website : Clevedonanddistrictflowerclub.org.uk

Email: clevedonanddistrictfc@btinternet.com

Grey is the New Black Going grey gracefully

A few years ago, I noticed that younger women were dying their hair grey. As a 45-year-old woman the irony was not lost on me. There I was paying to dye my hair back to its original chestnut while the 23-yearold sitting at the next basin was paying the same to achieve my silver locks. WHY was I doing this?

One of the many downsides of colouring hair is that you have to repeat the process every 3-8 weeks. I was closer to three weekly and was planning my life around my roots. Then there was the expense. In spite of Davina McCall’s exhortations home dying did not look professional and my bathroom needed a deep clean afterwards.

Finally, I was beginning to notice that dyed hair just didn’t look authentic on me. My skin looked just a little bit ‘off’ next to my hair colour. So, I decided to embrace the grey.

Why do we go grey anyway?

Each hair grows from a follicle which contains cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes produce two types of pigments: eumelanin (dark brown or black), and pheomelanin (reddish yellow). In combination they are responsible for our hair colour. As we age the melanocytes in the hair follicle start to die and the hair becomes more transparent. Gray hair still has some melanin, but not enough to give us back our youthful hue. White hair has no melanin. The process of going grey

Lots of people opt for a shorter haircut but it’s not essential. I didn’t. I decided I’d grow mine to shoulder length and brazen it out. My hair is still fairly thick, so I wanted to make the most of it. My hairdresser recommend a textured cut to give it volume and movement. I still hated it for the first three months, as my roots came in, and I wore hats a lot. I nearly caved at one point but my wonderful hairdresser talked me off the ledge. By six months I was loving the changes.

My hairdresser recommended that I used products with a bit of shine. Grey hair loses its natural shine and can look less healthy. I love to use a hair oil from about halfway down my hair, which softens and moisturizes it. I don’t use it all the way up the roots because it does weigh the hair down a little.

One bonus of being grey is that I have to wash my hair less. Grey hair is naturally drier so whereas before I was washing it every day or every other day, now I usually wash it every three or four days. Another good recommendation was a specialist ‘purple’ shampoo and conditioner. ‘Don’t freak out when you first see it,’ my hairdresser warned me. ‘It’s very purple, but it will brighten your grey hair and remove yellow tones.’ Then she added, ‘Only use it once a week though or you’ll end up lilac!’ It works like a charm. I love how silver my hair looks when I use it but I’m mindful of her warning.

My biggest concern was about looking ‘old.’ It didn’t take me long to realise that if I didn’t embrace more colour in my wardrobe that is exactly what would happen. I switched to a brighter lipstick and added some jewel-coloured tops and statement earrings to my previously all black wardrobe. I even updated my spectacles to a bright coloured frame. In addition, I keep my hair in a modern, more youthful cut and I love the fact that the colour now compliments rather than competes with my skin tone.

Four years on I’m nearly fifty but I no longer worry about my roots, and I’m saving a fortune at the hairdresser. It’s not for everyone but I’d definitely recommend going grey because of the freedom it brings.

By Charlotte Harris

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop –Saturday 3rd December

In aid of St. John’s Church Hall Restoration Fund, Clevedon. Saturday 3rd December 10am-12pm, St John’s Church Hall, Queen’s Road, Clevedon. All materials and tuition provided. Coffee, tea, and homemade cake available throughout the morning. £25.00 per person. Contact SarahLewis@StJohnsclevedon.org.uk to book a place.

Light Up The Lake Event – Saturday 3rd December

Light up the Lake will be presented by Marlens at Clevedon Marine Lake, on Saturday 3rd December from 4pm to 6pm. Bring your own lanterns to join the procession with the Samba Band from the pier to the Marine Lake. There enjoy the lit-up events on the lake including the fascinating Darklyte team with their flaming dance routine. Bring cash for the bucket collection for this free family event.

Free Christmas Family Activities –Saturday 3rd & Sunday 11th December

Drop in and explore our beautiful church with our ‘Christmas Story’ family trail, children can dress up

characters from the Christmas Story and take

in Christmas themed crafts.

available throughout the afternoon.

Saturday 3rd Dec 2.00-4.00pm and Sunday 11th Dec 2.00-4.00pm at St. John’s Church, Clevedon.

Junior Poon 30th Event – Friday 16th December

Junior Poon Chinese restaurant in Hill Rd in Clevedon is celebrating 30 years in the town by holding a charity event on Friday 16th December to raise funds to buy 2 ECG machines for the North Somerset Community Hospital in Clevedon. Junior will donate most of the cost of the meals sold and will also be canvasing local businesses for raffle prizes and promises which will be raffled or auctioned on the night.

The “Friends” of the hospital are very grateful for Junior’s continued generous support for the Hospital and hope that the community will support his efforts.

To book places at the event please contact Junior Poon Restaurant on 01275 341900

David Fife (Chairman Hospital Friends)

Parkin for the Win Perfect for Bonfire Night

Ingredients:

225g / 8oz Plain flour

2 level tsps Ground ginger

1 level tsp Bicarbonate of Soda

½ level tsp salt

225g /8oz Medium oatmeal

115g / 4oz Black treacle

115g / 4oz Golden syrup

115g / 4oz Soft light-brown sugar

115g /4 oz Unsalted butter

150ml / 5floz Milk

1 Egg - beaten

Method:

Preheat the oven to 180C / Gas mk 4. Grease and line a 30 x 25 x 5 cm (12 x 10 x 2 inch) roasting tin with grease-proof paper.

Place the treacle, golden syrup, sugar and butter into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat gently until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat. Allow to cool a little then beat in the milk and the egg.

Sift the flour, ginger, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the oatmeal and make a well in the centre.

Pour the liquid mixture into the well and beat thoroughly.

Pour into the roasting tin and bake in the centre of the oven until firm and springy.

Leave to cool in the tin. When cold wrap in greaseproof paper and leave for a couple of days in an airtight tin, because the flavour of Parkin improves with keeping.

Serves 12

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

I’ll Do It Later!

How to stop procrastinating

Charles Dickens famously said, “Procrastination is the thief of time.”

Procrastination is intentionally delaying completing a task despite knowing it will have negative consequences. It’s a form of self-sabotage, which reduces the time available to complete the task, while increasing stress levels. So why do we do it?

Amygdala hijack - The amygdala is the part of the brain which moderates our fear response. When we are distressed the rational part of our brain (the prefrontal cortex) shuts down leaving the amygdala in charge. If we feel negative towards a task and our brain interprets this as distress, the amygdala steps in to persuade us NOT to do it.

Instant gratification - Humans tend to repeat tasks when our brain rewards us with a dopamine hit. Procrastinating by watching cat videos on YouTube feels good in the present, like a reward, so we keep delaying tasks until procrastination becomes a chronic habit.

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Present bias - We are more focused on who we are and how we feel today, than for our future self. We don’t dwell on how our current decisions will impact us in a few weeks or months. We actually process information about our current self and future self in separate parts of the brain. Functional MRI scans reveal that we view our future-self in the same way we view a stranger. So it’s easier for us to defer tasks and decisions that favour our future self, and instead choose instant gratification which provide pleasure right now.

Stopping procrastination:

There is not a one size fits all solution but there are some tools which might help. Choose the ones that resonate with you.

Focus on the why - Will the task benefit someone else? Extrinsic motivation can sometimes be a powerful tool. ‘If don’t do this I will be letting them down.’ If it’s you who will benefit try writing down why you’re doing the task. A written reminder will help keep you focussed.

Eat the frog - If you knew you had to eat a live frog, you’d want to get the task finished first thing, then get on with your day knowing nothing else was going to be that bad. Eating the frog suggests that if we tackle an unpleasant task early in the day, everything else will seem easier.

Eat the Elephant - It’s an old joke: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time? Break a task down for small easy wins. That way you build momentum gradually, and don’t feel overwhelmed.

The 3/5/10 Minute Rule - Tell yourself you only have to do the task for three, five or ten minutes. Most likely, when the timer goes off you will have the built enough momentum to want to continue.

The pressure cooker method - If you feel like you need a sense of urgency to complete tasks give yourself a certain amount of time to get all or part of the job done. Set a timer, or download a productivity app.

Body doubling - Ask someone to sit with you while you complete the task. Studies show that having someone else in the room while you are working (even if they are just doing their own thing), really helps some people focus.

Reward - Promise yourself a reward when you complete your task. Be specific: a scented bubble bath; an episode of your favourite sit com; a jam donut...whatever works for you.

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Procrastination is a human trait. We can’t eradicate it, but we can learn to manage our time better.

By Tracey Anderson

Singing is good for you! - Mondays/ Wednesdays/Thursdays

Wendy Sergeant runs choirs for people of all ages who love to sing. Wendy is an inspiring and upbeat teacher – each session involves as much laughing as singing. Very friendly groups – great for meeting new people.

Beautiful songs from around the world from jazz to pop, world music to folk and beyond.

Clevedon A Cappella (women only) Mondays 2 –3.30pm

St Andrew’s Church Centre, Old Church Road, Clevedon BS21 7UF

Portishead Sound, Wednesdays 7.30 – 9pm

Portishead Methodist Church, Portishead High Street BS20 6EN

Vibe Pop/Rock Choir Thursdays 7.30 – 9.30pm

(Co-run with Catherine Smith; contact vibepopchoir@ gmail.com)

St Joseph’s School, Bristol Road, Portishead BS20 6QB

Contact Wendy to arrange a free taster session. Tel 07899 044606 or 01275 814220, Email sergeant.wendy@gmail.com More information at www.wendysergeant.com

Clevedon Tang Soo Do – Mondays

Tang Soo Do is a form of Korean Karate. We are a fun, family-friendly club. If you fancy learning, join us 7-30 pm - 9.00 pm on a Monday night at Yeo Moor Primary School, Kennaway Road, Clevedon.

Summer and half-term venues change please check website for details.

Website: www.clevedontangsoodo.co.uk

Email: info@clevedontangsoodo.co.uk

Ageing Well Exercise Class – Seated Yoga - Mondays

Join a seated Yoga Class. Breath, Stretch and Flex with Age UK Somerset– Mondays at 09:45. St George’s Church Hall, Easton Gordano. £5 per class, bookings are advised but drop ins are welcome too. Call 01823 345626

Something To Do for Those 60+Tuesdays

“Something to do” - we meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Church road, Clevedon, every Tuesday 2 to 4pm, it’s a fun group for the young at heart, over

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sixty’s. We do crafts, knitting, card making, board and card games, plus have a good old chat putting the world to right. Refreshments are provided, just turn up, all are welcome or contact me, John, on 01275 870274

Boogie Beat Movement & Music Classes - Tuesdays

Boogie Beat Classes are interactive and lively classes for pre-schoolers, crawlers to 5 years. Boogie Beat classes are energetic and fun! We sing, dance, and learn about classical fairy tales, traditional nursery rhymes and much more!

A great way to spend time with your little one in a safe and relaxed environment!

They take place Tuesday mornings at Clevedon Children’s Centre, The Barn. Email for more details lucy.haskins@boogiebeat.co.uk

Clevedon Health Walks – Tuesdays and Fridays

We are a friendly walk and talk group, appealing to those who wish to return to exercise and people new to the area who would like to make friends. We always end up where we started from and mostly indulge in a cuppa at a local hostelry. Just turn up! It’s free (except for the cuppa).We have walks on the following dates in November:

1st Tuesday 10.30 1 hour Salthouse pub

1st (shorter) Tuesday 11.00 ½ hour Salthouse pub

4th Friday 10.30 1 hour Boots, the Triangle

8th Tuesday 10.30 1 hour Bandstand

15th Tuesday 10.30 1 hour Sunnyside Surgery

18th Friday 10.30 1 hour Boots, the Triangle

22nd Tuesday 10.30 1 hour Salthouse pub

25th Friday 10.30 1 hour Sunnyside Surgery

29th Tuesday 10.30 1 hour Boots, the Triangle

Disco Babies classes – Wednesdays

The hippest class in town! A parent participation class which lets you enjoy a boogie with your little one. These fun classes are for children who are confident walking to the end of preschool. We run a class in Clevedon on Wednesdays at 9:45am St. Andrews Church Hall. All classes are pay as you go £5 cash on the day.

www.steppingstonesschoolofdance.co.uk/ dance-classes/

Fairytale Ballet - Wednesdays

Fairytale Ballet is an introduction to the world of ballet. There are two classes. Fairytale Minis is for toddlers from 18 months old and are supported by parents. When they are older and more confident, they can move to Fairytale Midis where they will be introduced to more steps and a little classical music.

are held in St Andrews Hall in Clevedon

Wednesday mornings. Visit our website for full

Yummy Mummies - Exercise For New Mums – Wednesdays

Yummy Mummies Mum & Baby class is designed for new mums to help you safely return to exercise post birth in a fun and friendly class – and babies can come too! This class focusses on restoring your core and pelvic floor and gradually building up your strength. Classes take place at Clevedon Children’s Centre. The Barn, Great Western Rd, Clevedon. Sessions run in blocks (“terms”) so Mummies can get to know one another, and you will have the best chance of getting results! For full details visit sophieheath.co.uk/classes/view/33

Football Crazy

Get your World Cup footie facts here

The World Cup has been played every 4 years since this inaugural tournament except in 1942 and 1946 when it was suspended because of World War II. Hence it has been held 21 times and 2022 will coincidentally be the 22nd World cup.

In 2018 Russia automatically qualified as the host country, with the remaining 210 nations competing for the remaining 31 places during 872 matches. Following the international condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Russians were banned from the 2022 World Cup. Their scheduled opponents in the playoffs at the time of the ban were Poland, who were given a bye through to the final — where they beat Sweden to book their ticket to Qatar 2022.

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are in the midst of the World Cup Fever! So here are a few World Cup facts for footie

The first World Cup took place back in 1930. Jules Rimet, a French football administrator who was the third and longest serving President of FIFA, wanted to create an international competition between men’s football teams. The first World Cup tournament consisted of thirteen invited teams and took place in Uruguay, who won the competition.

The Russian football authorities did appeal the decision, but their case was thrown out by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Brazil has won the most World Cups with five, while Italy and Germany are close behind with four each.

The World Cup is usually held in June and July but the host this year are Qatar. The subtropical desert climate there results in extremely hot summers, with highs averaging between 32-27 degrees. As the temperature often exceeds these averages, the authorities felt it would be too dangerous to play soccer. So as part of their winning bid for hosting the World Cup, Qatar agreed to stage the tournament in November and December, where typical temperatures are a more comfortable 21-26 degrees.

The winning team is awarded the World Cup Trophy. Although team gets to enjoy celebrating and being photographed with the trophy after the final, they don’t get to take it away with them. They are sent home with a replica. The current Jules Rimet trophy has been presented to winning teams since 1970. It is made of 18-carat gold and weighs in at 13.5 pounds (just over 6Kg). At the inception of the tournament in 1930 FIFA decided that if any nation won three finals, they would be given the trophy to keep. In 1970 Brazil achieved this feat when they defeated Italy in the final in Mexico, so the trophy was presented to the Brazilian Sports Confederation. It was placed on display on the third floor of the CBF offices in Rio. 13 years later on the night of 19th of December, the security guard was overpowered by a group of thieves and the trophy disappeared. It has never been found.

By Nicky Gray

Live the life you deserve

If you thought bathing safely and stylishly wasn’t possible, think again

Picture the scene, it’s the end of the day. Your body feels tired and your mind is ready for some downtime. You imagine what it would feel like to climb into a warm, soothing bath and let you cares melt away. Then a niggling doubt takes hold. Last time you had a bath you had to call your partner to help you get out. Maybe it won’t happen this time. So, you run a bath anyway thinking this time you’ll be ok. But can you enjoy your bath with those doubts in your mind?

We know that going from a ‘normal’ bathroom to one with mobility aids feels like a step in a direction you don’t want to go. But it depends how you look at it. It’s very common for people only to seek help with their bathroom as a result of a fall, accident or near-miss. Should you wait that long, or are there changes you could make now? Just because you’re adding grab rails or a raised toilet in your bathroom for example, doesn’t mean it will look like a hospital bathroom. You could see it as an opportunity to refresh and update one of the most important rooms of your house.

Updating your bathroom with AHM

We guide you through the whole process of updating your bathroom. If you’re in immediate need of a solution, we do our best to make it happen quickly. If you prefer taking time to think through the options, that’s fine too.

We’re a small, family-run firm with a background in caring and mobility, so we’re flexible and we know what it’s like. We visit customers at home, for free, to get a full understanding of their needs and there’s always a real person at the end of the phone.

We don’t employ salesmen. Our experienced surveyors visit you to discuss your needs. We also pride ourselves in employing courteous and trustworthy fitters to install every bathroom.

We use specialist bathing products which come with a manufacturer’s warranty, plus our own 12-month installation warranty.

If you’re ready to seek help with your bathroom, call us on 01275 403188

Karate Kai – Wednesdays & Fridays

Clevedon Karate Kai have been running for thirty years, it is very much a family-based karate club. We train at Tickenham Village Hall on a Wednesday evening, and All Saints Church Hall on a Friday evening.

Minimum age 5 years, all instructors hold a current DBS and are first aid trained. Contact details are Kevin Barrett 6th Dan 07780 664457 or Donna Robertson 2nd Dan 07806 631835

Chat & Craft – Thursdays

Chat and Craft drop-in sessions in St Johns Church Hall, Hillside Road, Clevedon. Every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm. Bring your own project to work on and compare notes with other crafters over a cup of tea. All welcome, no joining fee. For more information call Sue on 01275 877710

stalls selling a range of products including clothing, pet food, local crafts and household goods. Plus, plenty of fantastic food to choose from!

Daylight Plus Club For Visually Impaired - Fridays

Daylight Plus is a club for people who are blind or visually impaired, which meets 10.15am - 2pm every Friday in Clevedon. Transport provided from Clevedon and surrounding areas. (Backwell, Nailsea, Pill and Portishead). Our relaxed programme provides the opportunity for those with visually impairment to meet people with similar interests and includes refreshments on arrival and a light lunch. All for under £10 a session! Please Call Vision North Somerset 01934 419393 or email support@visionns.org.uk. Or call Eileen (Leader) on 01275 219730.

Dance Club – Fridays

Charter Market – Thursdays

Charter Market takes place each Thursday from 9am – 4pm in Queen’s Square Clevedon. Lots of

Join Clevedon Olde Tyme & Modern Sequence Dance Club at their winter sequence dance evenings at St Mary’s Church Hall, Walton St Mary, Clevedon BS21 7BX.

The Club meets weekly on a Friday, starting at 7.45pm to 10.30pm. Cost is £6.00 per couple which includes tea/coffee and biscuits served during the mid-evening break. For further information, contact the Secretary, Brian Smith on 01275 847293.

Salthouse Fields Parkrun - Saturdays

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate – it’s up to you! Every Saturday at 9am at Clevedon Salthouse Park, Clevedon, BS21 7TU It’s free! But you must register before you first come along. Visit www.parkrun. org.uk/clevedonsalthousefields/ for more details.

The Barn – Clevedon Youth & Community Centre

We have the following activities at The Barn, Clevedon Youth & Community Centre, find us just off Great Western Way, Clevedon:

Weekly

• Mondays, 10:00 - 11:00 Rhyme & Sign which is run by Clevedon Children’s Centre email Central.childrenscentres@n-somerset.gov.uk

• Mondays, Youth Club 18:00 - 20-30 - just drop-in on the evening

• Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 Boogie Beats - visit www.boogiebeat.co.uk/section.php/38/1/ clevedon

• Tuesdays, 20:00 - 21:30 Samba Workshop - visit www.northsomersetsamba.co.uk

• Wednesday, 9:30 - 10:30 Allmamas Postnatal Pilates - email anja_kupfer@yahoo.com

• Wednesdays, 11:00 - 12:30 Breast Feed Support

Group which is run by Clevedon Children’s Centre email Central.childrenscentres@n-somerset.gov. uk

• Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 Childminders Network Group which is run by Clevedon Children’s Centre email Central.childrenscentres@n-somerset.gov. uk

• Thursdays, 13:00 - 14:00 Sensory Fun for under 1’s which is run by Clevedon Children’s Centre email Central.childrenscentres@n-somerset.gov.uk

• Thursday, two Youth Clubs - Juniors (ages 8yrs to 11yrs) 16:45 to 18:30 and Seniors 19:00 to 21:00just drop-in on the evening

• Fridays, 10:00 - 12:00 Play Pals preschool playgroup - just drop in

Monthly

• First Saturday of each month 11:30 - 13:30 Clevedon Dads - visit www.facebook.com/ groups/157694421382236/

To contact: Email: office@thebarnclevedon.com Phone: 01275 343990 Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9am – 1pm

The Barn- Clevedon Youth & Community Centre Great Western Road, Clevedon, BS21 6HB www.thebarnclevedon.com/

Community Champions Needed

Age UK Somerset are looking for Community Champions to spread the word about Fall-proof, Wesport’s falls prevention campaign in North Somerset.

If you are passionate about health and wellbeing, involved in community groups and could you spare

a few minutes to share our free resources to help prevent falls in your community then please get in touch.

We have free resources you can share in your community and an easy-to-follow guide - it should only take a few minutes of your time.

Please get in contact with the Falls Prevention service to find out more 01823 345614 fallsprevention@ageuksomerset.org.uk

Could You Help the Bereaved

Cruse Bereavement Support is the UK’s leading bereavement charity and we need you to ensure we can keep providing help to those when they need it most.

We are looking for people to join our volunteer team – we have various opportunities in our fundraising and bereavement services teams so please do get in touch for more information.

You can contact us by emailing southwest. training@cruse.org.uk or by visiting our website –www.cruse.org.uk

Join The Am Dram

Clevedon Players is an amateur drama group. We are currently running some acting fundamentals training exercises for members (and seeking new adult members currently, although we sometimes produce plays including children), leading to performing on the large Princes Hall stage. For details, please contact mail@ClevedonPlayers. co.uk stating your main interests e.g. acting, backstage, set construction, props, costumes etc. We look forward to meeting you.

Volunteer Drivers Needed

Clevedon Care is a registered charity, set up to help people in the BS21postcode area access medical appointments within Clevedon and further afield.

Bristol Clean Air Zone comes into effect on 28th November 2022 and will impact on our ability to access the Bristol Hospitals & Clinics within this zone, as not all of our drivers have cars that meet the criteria for travel into the new zone.

We urgently require more volunteer drivers to meet the increasing demand on our service, so if you have some time to spare and have a car that meets the criteria for travel into this zone or would prefer to stay local we would love to hear from you. Journey times & distances vary & drivers can do those that suit their lifestyle, family & other commitments.

The service is friendly, affordable, reliable, and easy to access. The driver, using his or her own car, will pick them up from their home, take them to the appointment, be it a local GP surgery, or hospital appointment further afield and then return them home when finished.

Donations to cover the cost of the journey are paid in cash to the driver at the time of the journey and the client will be advised of the amount when requesting the service.

If you would like more information on volunteering as a driver, please contact Shirley our Driver Coordinator on 07816 479600 or 01275 876535, or via email: clevedoncare@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.

If you need to arrange transport, please contact the office on 01275 343677 open Monday-Friday mornings from 9:30am until 12:30pm.

Little Teapot Café

new “Little Teapot “ cafe was opened by Julia Elton (whose great grandfather originally built the Cottage Hospital in the 1800’s) on Friday 16th September. The cafe

the old conservatory which was on the site for many years. The cafe serves the patients, carers and family when they attend the Minor Injuries Unit or Outpatient clinics. The cafe was funded by the “Friends” of the Hospital and will be staffed by volunteers. It serves tea coffee and juices and a selection of homemade cakes and biscuits. Anyone who is interested in volunteering, usually for one session a week, should contact Matt Croughan on 01275 546852 for further details.

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