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Hi Everyone.

Welcome to the August, and 2nd edition of LocalReach Portishead.

We had some great feedback from you which was lovely, thank you.

The summer holidays are upon us, and I’m sure all you parents are loving every minute of it, and dreading them coming to an end! But just in case you need some ideas of what to do, have a look through to see what’s going on locally for you and the kids. There is even stuff that’s free! The library annual summer reading challenge is back, which I can remember doing with my children, over 15 years ago!! Plus, the Portishead Salt Marshes Day, sounds like it could be fun and educational. Don’t forget the Portishead Summer Show too, right at the end of July!

If it’s raining maybe our Kids Page inside will keep them occupied for a while.

There is lots going on for adults too, so, get reading and see what takes your fancy.

Please don’t forget to send me details of local events, activities and groups etc, if you would like me to include them in the magazine. The deadline for the September issue is 1st August.

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“Passion for Life” The creative force behind all things in life, for example, great art, music, architecture, drama, literature… is passion. Passion is what creates greatness. Nothing great is ever accomplished without passion. Nothing great is ever sustained without passion. Passion is what mobilises people. It’s what drives scientists to find cures for new diseases. Passion is what drives explorers to uncover new territories. It drives athletes to achieve all kinds of records. Passion motivates ordinary people to become extraordinary.

Passion energises our lives. It turns the impossible into possible. In fact if you don’t have any passion in your life you may feel like you’re just existing.

God made you to live a passionate life.

Over the next few issues of ‘Local Reach’ we are going to look at some things that can steel our passion for life & faith.

1 Corinthians 1:7-9 from the Bible says: “God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of His Son and our master Jesus. He will never give up on you. Never forget that!”

Notice what that says that God’s will for your life is a ‘spiritual adventure’. That is what faith is all about.

So what can steel that passion for living this adventure.

This month we are going to be focusing on an ‘Unclear Purpose’, which can steel that passion.

When you don’t know the purpose of your life that’s a sure-fire way of killing your passion. Because without a purpose for life why bother? Why get up in the morning? Why make the effort? When you forget or you don’t know God’s purpose for your life you’re going to drift toward apathy and lethargy.

Passion and purpose go together. The more purpose driven you are, the more passionate you become. If the whole purpose for your life is just to live for yourself, you’ve got a pretty small purpose. If the whole goal of your life is to be comfortable, it’s no wonder you’ve got no passion. You were made for more than yourself.

You were made for a greater cause and purpose. God put you on this planet for a reason more than to just live comfortably. You need something bigger than yourself to give you energy and vitality.

The more you understand God’s purpose for your life the more passionate you’re going to be about living.

God’s plans and purpose for us are beyond what we could think or imagine. Nothing matters more than knowing His purpose for your life. It all starts with discovering Jesus.

A great way to further explore your purpose for living is to attend an Alpha Course which run nationally and also locally in Portishead.

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Does my business need a hybrid working policy?

With changing attitudes towards how we work, employees are demanding more flexibility and hybrid working is seen as a key benefit.

Hybrid working is a flexible working arrangement whereby an employee splits their time between the office and working remotely.

Implementing a hybrid working policy can be beneficial for businesses and employees - helping staff retention, attracting new talent and developing your business culture.

Any policy needs be tailored to your business requirements. Points to consider: 1. The policy should state if the hybrid working arrangement is a formal/permanent change to existing terms of employment or an informal arrangement that can be altered by the business.

3. What’s the process for responding to requests, who considers each request and what’s the criteria for making a decision? A blanket policy can be discriminatory.

4. A hybrid working arrangement doesn’t need to be limited to location. An employee can request a change to their working pattern/hours.

5. The business should perform a risk assessment, ensuring compliance with GDPR. Is the employee sharing the room with someone else whilst working?

Do they live alone or with others? Do they have a secured password protected internet connection?

Will the computer be locked when they leave the room? How will sensitive data be handled?

6. The policy should include details of equipment provided to the employee and what happens if the equipment is damaged whilst at home.

Formal changes require amending employment contracts, whereas an informal arrangement allows for flexibility.

2. The policy needs to state who can make a hybrid working request, is this an option open to all employees?

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Are your children ready to join the Gadgeteers? – Summer Holiday Activity

Meet Gordano Civic Society at The Summer Show – 30th/31st July

With the disruption caused by the pandemic still having an impact on children, we’re delighted to say that with support from Public Health, the annual Summer Reading Challenge is back in North Somerset Libraries to help children’s recovery through the proven power of reading!

The Gordano Civic Society is an active voice in Portishead and the surrounding Gordano valley.

Founded with the aim of preserving the best of Gordano for prosperity, the Society has a keen interest in the retaining the heritage of the town and is active is preserving and restoring the history of the place, as well as looking forward in commenting on future plans for the town.

This summer, children aged 4-11 can visit any North Somerset Library to meet the Gadgeteers and to get involved in a science and innovation themed Summer Reading Challenge.

We do not actively meet in the summer months, but will be present at the annual Portishead Flower Show on 30th & 31st July in the Flower Field, Portishead.

Come and say hello.

It’s totally free to take part; children just sign up at the library and if they read any 6 library books of their choice, they will collect a reward per book; if they complete the challenge by Saturday 10th September, they will receive a certificate and medal (whilst stocks last).

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.

The Gadgeteers will help to spark children’s curiosity about the world around them, and encourage them to feed their imagination, and learn more about science.

Summer at Gordano Sports Centre – Weekdays in the Summer Holidays Gordano Sports Centre will have extended opening hours during the summer holidays as they are open weekday day times too. They are also some summer holiday activities available for the kids including Football Fun Days and Multi Sports Afternoons, offering the opportunity to enjoy and develop skills in a wide range of sports including basketball, football, dodgeball, tag rugby, catchball, handball, cricket and rounders. For more information email sportcentre@gordanosportscentre.org.uk or telephone 01275 843942

The Portishead Summer Show – Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st July

Floral Art Display at Summer Show – 30/31st July Portishead Floral Art Society will be at The Portishead Summer Show. If you have a love of flowers, why not pop along to the show on either 30th or 31st July where you will see some of our fantastic displays on show. You might decide you would like to join the club for an evening demo or practice class – you would be made most welcome.

Ask at the show for more information or please call Nancy 07968348116 or Alison 01275 845322.

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The Horticultural Society are really looking forward to welcoming the Portishead community to their FREE OF CHARGE! Summer Show on Saturday 30th and 31st July.

With 300 Horticultural and Handicraft classes there really is a class for all, from pre-school to Seniors.

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Portishead Rotary Memory Café – Tuesday 2nd and 16th August The Memory Café is for anyone with dementia and memory problems, and those who care for them.

It runs twice a month at Jubilee Day Centre, Slade Road, Portishead.

All are welcome and it is free, with teas/coffees and biscuits served during the afternoon. There are regular professional performers to entertain and get everyone singing and laughing. A big part of Memory Café is that both the person with memory problems and their carer join in together, so everyone is involved.

Join us on the first & third Tuesdays of the month from 2.15 pm – 3.45pm. This month that’s the 2nd and 16th August. For more information: emaiI brion. knox-little@sky.com or phone Brian on O1275 871197 or Jacqui on 01275 845233.

The Lighthouse Cafe – Thursday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th August The Lighthouse Café is open every Thursday afternoon from 2-4pm at St. Nicholas’ Church, Nore Road, Portishead, BS20 8EN. Teas, coffee, and homemade cakes are always available, along with

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a very warm welcome. We do not charge, but invite donations which support local charities. Please come and join us! Call 01275 846230 for more information.

Dementia Coffee & Chat Group – Friday 5th August If you are living with Dementia or caring for someone who is, join us at Coffee and Chat. If you need information or just a chat we meet at The Poacher Inn, High st, Portishead, (in the conservatory) 11am to 1pm on the first Friday of the month.

The next meeting dates are 5th August and 2nd September. Stay for the 2 hours or just pop in for coffee and a chat, we are there to help. For more information contact Brenda on 07896633900.

Neil Diamond Tribute in Portishead – Friday 5th & 12th August Local Portishead resident Chris Hendry is a Neil Diamond Tribute artist and vocal entertainer. This month he will be appearing locally. At the Albion on 5th August and at Hall & Woodhouse on 12th August.

Birds of Prey Centre - Open Days – Sunday 7th & 21st August The North Somerset Birds of Prey Centre will be open to visitors on Sunday 7th & 21st August. Come along and see over 60 resident Birds of Prey, exotic mammals and reptiles. There is so much to see do and learn.

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/

Portishead Horticultural Society – Tuesday 9th August The Portishead Horticultural Society have monthly members evenings with talks from gardening experts. The meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at The Folk Hall. At the meeting on 9th August Mervyn Reed will give a talk entitled “David Austin Roses – a New Style of Rose”. For more information visit www.portisheadhorticultural.org. uk or call 07989 140367.

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Ever wondered about your wine?

As stated earlier, all European vines originated from the same species, and unfortunately this made them vulnerable to pests and diseases (a similar problem affects banana producers nowadays). When a highly destructive aphid called the grape phylloxera reached Europe at the beginning of the 20th century it decimated almost all of the Old-World vines in a few short years.

That might have been the end of commercial wine production, but science came to the rescue. Scientists discovered that American vines were resistant to the aphid, and they managed to develop healthy plants by grafting European varieties on to American rootstock.

This helped preserve the European wine industry, but also helped the Americans improve their own industry, because prior to this their native vines had produced inferior wine. All of today’s Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines are produced from ‘rescued’ vines!

Did you know that there are around 60 species of vine but only one that bears the fruit which when fermented produces wine? From that one species come all the different varieties used in wine production today.

Evidence of Palaeolithic grape pips uncovered at archaeological sites indicates humans were eating grapes as early as 7000BC. Some 3500 years later Egyptians and Phoenicians planted the first vineyards and tended the vines.

At first grapes were grown only for eating so it is likely that the first wine was made accidentally. In the full sun of the Middle East, it would have taken just a few hours for ripe juicy grapes to begin to ferment. Fermentation is the process by which the natural sugars in the fruit, aided by the natural yeast present in the bloom on the grape skins are turned into alcohol. It must have been an incredibly happy accident because before long wine was being made throughout the Mediterranean.

Wine manufacture today bears a lot of similarities to those used in the ancient methods of viticulture (winemaking). In Egypt grapes were collected in wicker baskets, then trodden in huge wooden vats to kickstart the fermentation process. The crushed grapes, juice and skins were poured into loosely corked earthenware jars and left to finish the fermentation process. Finally, the mixture was filtered, flavoured, and poured into sealed amphorae.

In spite of the similarities, we would be horrified now at what passed for wine back then. Wines were preserved using additions such as heavily sweetened date juice, honey, and spices, and even pepper.

Manufacturers can now choose from a wide variety of grapes, and modern wine-making techniques have made wines more standardised and reliable. In recent years though, there has been a move back to artisan winemaking by passionate manufacturers who want more individuality, uniqueness or ‘terroir’.

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By the Middle Ages, the preference was for full-bodied fortified wines (similar to modern sherries and ports).

These were stored in wooden casks.

Winemaking then evolved through the centuries.

Producers learned that vines grown on thinner mountain soils seemed to produce superior wines to

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Three Top Summer Kitchen Tips from Matt Reilly, OvenGleamers 1. Tear basil rather than cutting it?

Chefs often say that you must tear basil, rather than cut it with a knife, to get the best flavour. Nope. The flavours in basil are primarily contained within the cells of the leaf. If you tear it, it tends to come apart between the cells but if you cut the leaf, you will break open the cells releasing the flavour. This makes the most difference when you are using the basil raw eg in a tomato salad.

Best to wash the basil, pat dry with paper towels, and remove the leaves from the stem. Stack several leaves together and roll into a cylinder, then cut crossways into thin strips.

2. Should I use foil on the base of my Oven?

Many people line their grill pan or the bottom of the oven with aluminum foil to keep their cookers cleaner. This becomes heavily coated in grease and smells revolting! But it actually damages the enamel in the grill pan and on the base of the oven. The foil creates a superheating effect by reflecting the heat back onto the base of the oven or grill pan which then causes enamel damage.

I recommend using an oven liner made from PTFE with a non-stick coating. This will catch any food drips keeping the bottom of the oven/grill pan clean. Remember to take the oven liner out regularly and wash it in warm soapy water.

3 “Hot pan - cold oil - prevents sticking” Is this mantra really the best way to prevent food from sticking to the pan when sautéing or stir-frying.

The idea is that you heat up the pan first then add the cold oil and almost immediately add the food and that will stop it sticking. What you really want is a “hot pan, hot oil”. When you add cold oil, it heats up almost instantly when added to the hot pan – giving you “hot pan, hot oil”. You get the same results if you heat the oil along with the pan so take your pick – they both work!

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Garden View 9th - 14th August is National Allotments Week During World War II and immediately afterwards, almost everyone with a garden grew fruit and vegetables. Food was rationed so people supplemented their diet with produce they’d grown in their own back garden, or down on their allotment.

During the 1960’s allotments began to go out of fashion and continued to decline in popularity. As a society we were more affluent; more likely to buy what produce we needed from the local supermarket, and vegetable gardening just wasn’t considered sexy!

But with food prices soaring and less produce available on the supermarket shelves, added to an increased interest in plant-based diets and locally sourced food, allotments are enjoying a popularity surge.

And the statistics in the news are scary. The number of food banks is growing exponentially as families struggle to put even the most basic provisions on the table. There are concerns about additives and pesticides on shop-bought fruit and veg, yet the cost of organic food puts it out of the reach of the most consumers.

Is it any wonder that so many of us are taking matters into our own hands, deciding to emulate our grandparents and grow our own food? But growing food requires space, and modern housing often means tiny gardens. This is where allotments come into their own.

Allotments don’t just benefit the humans who tend them. Each plot is a complex web of plants, microorganisms, fungi, insects, and animals supporting pollination and offering a refuge for wildlife. To celebrate all the lovely bugs and beasties on Britain’s allotments, this year’s National Allotments Week is encouraging gardeners to take part in a mini-beast monitoring survey. Bugs are really important to the healthy functioning of an allotments. They pollinate fruit and veg, control pests, and improve the soil.

They are nature’s vital helpers. To take part in the survey visit the website listed below.

To acquire an allotment, simply approach your council. Price and availability varies around the country and in some areas there are waiting lists.

But councils across the country are taking allotments and community gardens much more seriously now, and many are actively seeking to provide new sites. If an available plot is too large for your personal needs you may be able to rent half or find a like-minded friend to share it with.

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Gordano Probus – Wednesday 10th August Gordano Probus will welcome Linda Griffin of Age UK who will advise us on Scam Avoidance at their meeting on the 10th August. New members are always welcome to join us. Gordano Probus club is for semi-retired/retired men who held a position of responsibility when working. They meet monthly every 2nd Wednesday at Clarence House, High St., Portishead at 12:30 till 3pm for a drink, a chat, a hearty meal and an interesting talk, sometimes with our ladies. Please contact Jim Bougnague on Tel: 01275 842259. For more information, please visit the Gordano Probus website.

Bereavement Support Walk & Talk – Thursday 11th August Each month Portishead Cruse Bereavement support offers a “Walk and Talk” on the second Thursday morning of each month. The August one will be on Thursday August 11th. The walks which last approximately one hour, are an extension of the Drop-in Sessions. They are appreciated for the opportunity to walk and talk together and enjoy the special area we live in. Please contact 0117 9264045 if interested, leaving your name and telephone number. One of the local walk leaders will get back to you with more details.

Exhibition of Meccano Construction Sets, Hornby Model Railways, Dinky Toys & Bayko building sets – Saturday 13th August Frank Hornby took out his first Patent for a construction set in 1901. This became the worldfamous ‘Meccano’ range soon afterwards to which was added Hornby trains, Dinky die-cast vehicles, Bayko and Dinky Builder construction sets. The exhibition will include superb Meccano models, one of which is Nationally recognised, working Hornby train layouts in ‘0’Gauge Electric, ‘O’ Gauge Clockwork and ‘Dublo’ (00 Gauge), Bayko architectural models and sets plus the national favourite Dinky Toy scale vehicles, aircraft, farming and ship diecast models.

As an additional special exhibit, 25 superb ‘0’ Gauge scale models of LSWR steam locomotives will be on view. These are very rarely seen. Expert exhibitors will be on hand to offer information, advice and valuations. Exhibition takes place at Somerset Hall, The Precinct, Portishead 13th August, 10am to 5pm. Tickets: Adults £5 | Children (3-18 years) £3 | Under 3 years Free. Visit here to book your tickets www.gordanobreakfastrotary.org/ event/meccano-120th-anniversary-exhibitionnew-date/

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Portishead Salt Marshes Day – Saturday 13th August Salt marshes are important habitats and Portishead boast two, (Battery Point and Portbury Wharf).

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Our scientists and storyteller will hold two “talk and discussion sessions” the first starting at 10.30 am and the second at 2.30 pm. At 12.30 pm Scott will be hosting a poetry workshop and stroll.

Clifton Arts Club will be hosting an art exhibition and some of their artists will be out and about painting nearby. So perhaps you can pick up a tip or two?

Visitors will get an opportunity to decorate a mud wall or create their own clay tile. Whilst the handson science activity will involve delving into buckets of intertidal mud to see what creatures live there.

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Gardening Club Talk – Monday 15th August Fagus is an active gardening club for anybody with an interest in gardening whether you have a small allotment or acres of beautifully tended gardens and everything in between. We hold monthly meetings, arrange many trips and outings to local gardens, support local charities and local open gardens and draw members from surrounding areas.

Our next meeting is on Monday 15th August at 8pm Mary J Payne MBE, M. Hort. (RHS) will give a talk on Compton Acres. Mary is best described as a horticultural consultant specialising in creating and managing planting schemes for gardens large and small. She is passionate about passing on her knowledge to others. She has many gardens in various stages of development including the award winning Compton Acres in Poole, as well as several gold medals from Chelsea and Hampton Court.

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Tickenham Flower Show – Saturday 20th August We are back!!! After 2 years enforced absence the Tickenham Flower Show is back on Saturday 20th August from 12.30pm at Tickenham Village Field and Village Hall. We look to forward to seeing our supporters again, and some newcomers alike.

Show Day will be the usual array of Show Marquee, Craft and Field Stalls, Ice cream, Hog roast, Beer tent, WI cakes and teas. You will be entertained

by Waves of Harmony Chorus and the Portishead Concert Band.

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Be Scam Wise with U3A – Tuesday 23rd August Woodspring u3a area includes all the towns and villages in and around Portishead, Clevedon, Nailsea, Backwell and Yatton. U3a provides lots of activities for people who are retired or approaching retirement. Membership has increased in this last

year and so has the list of activities. We are always looking to start new groups and welcome more members. It is an excellent way to meet people and make friends.

The next monthly meeting is at 2.15, Tuesday 19th July, at the Methodist Church Hall, Silver Street, Nailsea. The speaker is Lin Griffiths of North Somerset Council with her talk “Be Scam Wise” spotting , avoiding and reporting scams.

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Cruse Bereavement – Thursday 25th August Cruse Bereavement support hold a Drop-in session in Portishead, at the Methodist church hub in the High Street on the last Thursday morning of each month. 10 am to 12 noon.

Those who have attended the Cruse Drop-in say, that meeting others in a similar situation has been beneficial to them. Some who come were bereaved several years ago but have welcomed the opportunity to receive support in their situation perhaps for the first time. There are trained Bereavement Counsellors present and refreshments are served by our hospitality team.

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Sweet and sour and utterly delicious

Prepare the pickling liquid

Ingredients: 1.2kg just ripe but still firm peaches (about 10) Zest and juice from an unwaxed lemon.

1 litre white wine vinegar 550g granulated sugar 6 peppercorns (pink is nice but black or green will be fine) 3 thin ginger slices (minus the skin) 4 cloves 1 cinnamon stick ½ tsp yellow mustard seeds 1 x large jar (1.5 litres) or two smaller ones Method: Prepare the peaches

Place all the ingredients (except the peaches) into a large stainless steel or enamel pan. Don’t use aluminium pans when pickling because the vinegar reacts with the aluminium.

Scrub the jar in warm soapy water, rinse it thoroughly, then and put it in a low oven to dry it and keep it warm.

Take each peach and cut a small cross in the skin at the base then plunge it into boiling water for 10 seconds. Remove and pop them straight into a bowl of iced water. This process makes the skins easy to remove.

Cut each peach half, remove the stones, and toss the

Heat the ingredients over a low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and bring to the boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Lower the heat again, add the peaches and simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes. The fruit should be just soft when pierced with a sharp knife.

Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the peaches into the warm jar, then simmer the pickling liquid a little longer until it becomes syrupy. Pour it over the peaches to cover and seal the jar. I like to leave the spices in the jar, but you can strain the liquid if you prefer.

These peaches are ready to eat after a few hours but if you can leave them for six weeks they are sublime.

They go really well with cheese or ham and bread for a simple summer supper. Keep refrigerated once opened, but like ice cream the flavour is best if you allow them to come to room temperature before serving.

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Macular Support Group – Thursday 25th August The macular society hold a support group meeting on the last Thursday of each Month from 2pm – 4 pm at the The Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead.

Our groups provide information and support to those with macular disease, their family and friends.

Each one is a welcoming and compassionate place to learn about the support available, build your confidence, and better understand your own macular disease. nd, of course, it’s a chance to make new friends who really understand what sight loss is like.

Rabbit Rescue Event – Monday 29th August On bank holiday Monday 29th August Bristol Rabbit Rescue are holding a fund raiser day at Clapton Farm, Moor Lane, Clapton in Gordano, BS20 7RF. It takes place between 10am and 4pm and there will be lots of fun things to do, plus stalls, cream teas, ploughman’s lunch, cakes and cookies.

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will be a selection of animals looking for new homes for people to see. We are also looking for stall holders to attend for £15 plus a small raffle prize, go to bristolrabbitrescue@outlook.com to book a stall.

Give Bowling A Try – Mondays Give bowling a try at The Portishead Bowls Club.

They are always looking for new members and unlike a lot of sports, age and gender have less of an effect, so consequently it is suitable as a fun activity for the whole family. It is also a great way to improve your fitness levels and mental well being. It is easy to take up, is relatively inexpensive and really sociable. Just pop along to the Lake Grounds on a Monday morning at 10am to try the sport. You will find a really warm welcome. www.

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Dance Fusion – Every other Monday at 6pm Get fit at Gordano Sports Centre Fusion a fast paced exercise class, Latin and Commercial dance styles sweaty and smiling your butt off! gordanosportscentre.org.uk/

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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

Movement to Music with Age UK Somerset – Mondays & Tuesdays Help yourself age well at an Movement to Music Class. It’s on a Monday at 11:30am and Tuesday at 11am, Join in at Wesley Methodist Church Hall, Portishead £5 per class. Bookings advised but drop ins welcome. Call 01823 345626.

Activities for Year 7 plus – Mondays & Tuesdays Portishead Youth Club is open to year 7 plus on Mondays and Tuesday evenings 6.30pm – 9pm.

Monday, there is street dancing from 6.30-7.30pm and other activities including crafts baking and games.

Tuesdays you can take part in Dungeons and Dragons, skateboarding, music recording sessions, crafts and games.

Book your space online at www.picktime.com/ youthclub or email stephf@portisheadyouthcentre. co.uk for more information.

Movement to Music with Age UK Somerset – Mondays & Tuesdays Help yourself age well at an Movement to Music Class. It’s on a Monday at 11:30am and Tuesday at 11am, Join in at Wesley Methodist Church Hall, Portishead £5 per class. Bookings advised but drop ins welcome. Call 01823 345626.

Creche at Portishead Youth Centre – Mondays and Tuesdays Fancy a couple of hours to yourself, well Portishead Youth Centre offers a creche for children 12 weeks to 4 years on Mondays 9am -12pm and Tuesdays 9am to 11am. Your children will be in safe hands with qualified experienced staff and will experience plenty of engaging activities, including singing, arts & crafts, role play and sensory activity, as well as free play.

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Senior Citizen’s Social Sessions – Mondays and Wednesdays Portishead Youth Centre is not just for the young you know?!

On Monday’s Senior’s can call in for coffee, cake and companionship between 1.30pm and 3pm.

Go along relax and meet some new faces - all are welcome.

Wednesdays there is a lunch and activity club between 1pm and 2.30pm.

You can enjoy lunch and optional weekly activities, such as card games, bingo, board games and more. £2 per week for activities.

For more information call 01275 842461.

Portishead LeRoc – Tuesday Evenings Portishead LeRoc meet at Portishead Primary School on Tuesday nights at 8pm LeRoc – or modern jive as it is also known draws on different dance styles and the mix of moves means that you can adapt the dance to virtually any music.

Classes are run by Dave & Kat Holbrook and Steve Wannacott on alternate weeks. After the classes there is a free-style session to enable people to practice their moves, meet new people and enjoy the atmosphere.

Come along with a partner or friend or even on your own. In any event you will be made welcome and comfortable and wonder why you never did it before.

Why not give it a try? For more information contact: Steve.wonnacott@hotmail.com, dave@ portisheadleroc.com, www.portisheadleroc.com

Portishead Rotary Club – Tuesdays Portishead Rotary Club meets Tuesdays at the Albion Pub (Bristol Road) 7pm for 7.15pm.

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support the local community and also international projects/disasters. In the last 3 months we have raised £6000 for Ukraine to supply medical items to hospitals in Ukraine.

No dress code we just want people to come join us and be willing to support the many charitable projects we get involved with during the year – our main one being our annual Swimathon where before Covid we had over 550 swimmers on the day.

Also, we have social events and enjoy sports such as skittles and boules .

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7.30pm through to 9pm with a different Medium each week. We charge £5 at the door but we are all volunteers so any net profits go to various charities and always has.

Wildlife Monitoring – Wednesdays Avon Wildlife Trust has teamed up with North Somerset Council as they let wilder patches spring up across some of their public spaces, and we want you to get involved to help us see just how wild they are.

Interested? please Contact Paul Darling 07985 016673 email Pauldarling321@icloud.com

Join in with Avon Wildlife Trust’s regular nature and wildlife monitoring group in Portishead, meeting at 2pm at the Windmill Inn, Nore Road, BS20 6JZ on Wednesdays.

Café Mamma – Tuesdays 10-11.30am

There’s no need to sign up, and we’ll teach you the basics of wildlife identification while you’re here.

Café Mamma is a weekly drop-in café for local families, providing support, encouragement and information to breastfeeding mums. It is a place where mums can meet with other mums, as well as with trained peer supporters, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We are open every Tuesday morning, from 10am to 11.30am at: Portishead Children’s Centre.

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Yummy Mummies Mum & Baby class is a class 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, helping you reconnect to your body after birth – and re-energising you to be the best Mummy you can be!

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Tai Chi QiGong with Age UK Somerset – Wednesdays Enjoy some gentle exercising at a Tai Chi QiGong class. It’s on Wednesdays at 2pm. Portishead Methodist Church. £5 per class and pre-booking is essential. Call 01823 345626.

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Spiritualist Meetings – Wednesdays Portishead Spiritualist Association have been COMMUNITY MAGAZINES running for over 40 years. We meet at Brampton Way Preschool Hall, Brampton Way, Portishead, Independent, family run, Somerset based every Wednesday night, barring Christmas and community magazine publishers since 2010.

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Advice & Support for Year 8 plus – Wednesdays Wednesday night at Portishead Youth Club is a advice and support session covering topics such as LGBTQ+, mental health and well being and independent living skills. It is for those in Y8 and above and takes place 6.30-9pm with free entry.

Book your space online at www.picktime.com/ youthclub or email stephf@portisheadyouthcentre. co.uk for more information.

Portishead Choral Society – Thursdays Portishead Choral Society is a friendly, choral society with close links to the community. They are dedicated to singing and providing performances of mostly classical music in four voice parts (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass). They rehearse at Portishead Methodist Church, on Thursday evenings, starting at 7.30pm. The society is always keen to welcome singers of all voices: sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses. Prospective younger members are especially welcome. There are no formal auditions, and previous experience of choral singing isn’t required, although the ability to sing in tune, and to read music, even if only at a basic level, are helpful! If you are thinking about joining, please

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do go along to a rehearsal to see what it is like.

You will be warmly welcomed. Please let them know in advance that you are coming by emailing chairman@portisheadchoral.co.uk

After School Drop in For Y6+- Fridays Hard week at school drop into Portishead Youth Centre from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on a Friday and wind down and chill with your friends. Email stephf@ portisheadyouthcentre.co.uk for more information.

Portishead Players 100 Year Anniversary Portishead Players is celebrating its 100 years anniversary with a full calendar of events. These include play readings, theatre trips, a Shakespeare event, Christmas carols and finishing next May with a Gala Dinner. This is all in addition to their usual programme of 4 shows, including a traditional Pantomime in December. So why not become a member for just £40 per year and join in the celebrations?! Please visit www.portisheadplayers.org.uk or their Facebook page for more information.

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Avon Wildlife Trust wants to challenge you to complete 30ks Wilder! Can you do 30 kilometres of activity this September to raise money for local wildlife? The activity can be any activity from walking to cycling, running to swimming, or skipping to skating, you just need to complete 30ks by the end of the month. You can compete the challenge over the course of the month, on weekends, or even in just one day – and you can sign up on your own or with a group to spread the load! Sign up today and take action for nature: www.avonwildlifetrust.org. uk/fundraise/30ks-wilder

Strong and Steady with Age UK Somerset Local charity, Age UK Somerset, want to help you stay independent as you get older. The ageing process affects our balance, muscles and joints, so keeping active is vital. One way to improve your balance and strength is to join an Age UK Somerset ‘Strong and Steady’ class. The fun and friendly sessions are specially designed, following evidence-based exercise programmes proven to help prevent falls.

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Stand Up for Fun Try stand up paddleboarding this summer SUP is not difficult. We learned the basics in a day.

There are more challenging forms of SUP, like SUP surfing and long-distance SUP touring, but recreational paddleboarding is pretty easy.

Paddle boards come in a range of different shapes, lengths, widths, and sizes. The most common paddle board size is about 3.3m long and between 75cm90cm wide. They are much bigger than your average surfboard! Beginners are best to look for an All-Around board...which is built for all water types, balancing speed, stability, and tracking.

Inflatable paddle boards (or iSUPs) can be stored in a small space and easily transported then inflated when you’re ready to use them. Inflateable SUPs also float higher in the water, which is ideal for activities like SUP yoga (a real thing), and they are very durable I fell in love with Stand Up Paddleboarding (or SUP) last summer when the local marina offered SUP lessons.

Before the end of the first lesson, I was hooked. SUP involves standing on a board while using a paddle to manoeuvre your way through the water. It’s a superfun way to explore local waterways and get some fresh air and exercise.

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Hard SUPs are made of an EPS foam core wrapped in materials like epoxy, fibreglass, wood, carbon fibre, or plastic. They tend to be slightly faster than inflatable SUPs, so perform better for SUP surfing. But they are harder to store and transport because they’re so big.

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Walk into the water to knee-deep, set the board on to the water’s surface. Place your paddle across your board, climb on and kneel on the board. Practice paddling on your knees until you feel comfortable.

Move one foot at a time and place your feet in the place where your knees have been resting. Slowly rise from a squat, with your heels flat, and slide your hands onto your paddle. Engage your core for stability. As soon as you stand up, make your first stroke with your paddle.

This will help you build momentum and in turn, remain steadier. Stand with your feet parallel, hip-width apart, toes facing forward, and knees slightly bent. Wider boards are easier for a beginner to balance on.

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It’s possible to teach yourself the basics but it’s more fun to take a class with other beginners. There will almost certainly be one near you this summer. So, join the craze and get paddling. Don’t forget the sunscreen.

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WI – Inspiring women Early June, we celebrated in Her Majesty the Queen’s 70 years as Monarch. WI members joined in celebrations at their local institutes – there were cream teas, picnics, bunting, dressing as if attending a Royal Garden Party, knitting corgis – all sorts of activities. These celebrations had a bonus for WI members; we were celebrating a fellow member.

The Queen has been a WI member for 79 years (yes, longer than her reign).

The WI is the largest voluntary women’s organization in the UK, and is open to all women aged 18 or over. The first WI to open in the UK was Anglesey in 1915. Two years later a National Federation of WIs was formed; a democratic, non-party political and voluntary organization. Its structure is three tiered – local, county, and national.

Membership at local level gives the opportunity to meet other women and make friends, to participate in community events, hear speakers talk on a wide range of subjects (educational, humorous, celebrity), and have a cup of tea or coffee (and often cake too).

The county tier is Avon Federation of Women’s Institutes and within this there are 99 local institutes.

Avon Federation works to advise and enhance local WIs, and hosts events that all members in the area can attend.

Avon Federation is holding its Annual meeting at BAWA, Southmead Road, Bristol on Tuesday 27th September 2022. Our main guest speaker will be the Reverend Kate Botley.

Watch this space for details of local WI meetings in the coming months and in the meantime, if you would like further information, or details of all WI’s local to you, or in a specific area, you can call the Avon Federation office on 0117 9864782 and/or visit the Avon Federation of WIs Facebook page

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Apart from this magazine, what have you read today?

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Read Easy North is now expanding the service to Clevedon, Nailsea, Portishead and the villages across North Somerset.

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Thank you for reading. Contact Tim Bull on 07838 276659 or email northsomerset@readeasy.org.uk

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