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Issue No. 102

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Hello! Welcome to the July issue of LocalReach Community Magazine for Street & Glastonbury. I’m Kirsty and I’m your new LocalReach community editor.

We’ve teamed up with The Royal Mail to deliver 13,500 copies of LocalReach each month to all of BA6 & BA16. Our independent family run business has been publishing community magazines since 2010.

Up to 50% of our pages are given FREE OF CHARGE to the community & businesses each month.

LocalReach is full of local businesses, advice, articles, puzzles and recipes. Stay updated on the local happenings near you. Find out what events, groups and clubs are available on your doorstep. There’s something for everyone, no matter your age!

I would love to hear from you if you’re holding a local event or run a local group or club. If you have something of interest to the local Community and you want it to appear in the August Issue, please send details to me at kirsty@localreach.co.uk by 1st July. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Garden View This month - Gone to seed!

Gardening is a hobby and, after a while, most people with hobbies find themselves experimenting. They get a bit creative and want to see if they can do something on the cheap, or for free, or simply find to out whether it’s possible to do something just for the simple pleasure of trying. Seed collecting falls into this category for me. Most seeds are not particularly expensive to buy, so why would I or anyone else want to collect our own?

Well I can’t speak for anyone else, but I get a real buzz from collecting seed, knowing that I can perpetuate a favourite plant without any outside involvement.

Sometimes I’ll collect seed with a fair degree of certainty that I’ll be able to raise hundreds of little seedlings, and sometimes I do it for the challenge, as not all seeds are easy to propagate.

If you want to have a go at seed collecting (and be warned, it’s a highly addictive pastime) then here are a few tips.

You will need: Large paper bags – Must be paper. Plastic bags won’t do as they retain moisture and cause the seeds to develop fungus or go mouldy. You can buy them from eBay or make your own from brown paper and artist’s paper tape.

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Felt pen - for labelling. This is important as you will forget what you’ve collected even if you think you won’t!

Box or trug - for carrying the bags of seeds around the garden.

Small pair of scissors or secateurs – for snipping the heads.

Choose a dry day with little or no wind. Select a healthy, pest and disease-free plant with seedpods which look as though they’re about to split.

Label a paper bag (it’s much easier to do this first) then cut off the seedhead and turn it upside down into the bag.

Place the bag into a dry place and wait for the seeds to ripen. Check regularly.

When most of the seedpods have opened, tip out the contents on to a dry surface and separate all the seeds from any remaining bits of pod.

Store the clean seeds in a small, labelled paper bag or envelope, in a cool dry place until ready to be used.

Easy seeds to collect and grow: Nigella damascena (love-in-the-mist), Aquilegia (ladies bonnets), Papaver (Poppy), Digitalis Purpurea (Foxglove), Helianthus annuus (Sunflower), Cosmos bipinnatus (Cosmos), Lunaria annua (Honesty) You’ll soon discover many more. Happy collecting.

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ColourFence is becoming increasingly popular across the UK with homeowners fed up of losing their garden fences to winter storms and the hassle of replacing them. Equally, timber fences decay rapidly and require regular treatment with paint and chemical cleaners.

Unlike standard timber fences, ColourFence is designed to resist harsh weather conditions and will withstand wind gusts of up to 130mph!

The weatherproof and durable ColourFence range has a number of core benefits that appeal to homeowners, it’s guaranteed not to warp, crack, rot, peel or colour fade for the next 25 years.

When fencing maintenance costs are high, you want an option that is easy, low maintenance and cost-effective; and ColourFence is all those things and more, not least the 25-year guarantee. No painting, preserving, repairs or harsh cleaning chemicals, just an occasional hose down to keep it looking as good as new.

There’s a choice of colours available, green, brown, cream and blue – to harmonise and enhance your garden’s design. Choose a trellis in the same shade or contrasting colour.

Both sides of the panels are the same colour meaning both you and your neighbour have a stunning fence to look at year after year, helping you build good neighbourly relations.

The panels are 2.35 metres wide compared to 1.8 metres wide for standard timber panels (so you need fewer panels like for like) and can be cut on-site to custom fit your garden, whatever the size and the natural contours of your land. Our traditional metal garden gates are ideal for front gardens or driveways. With the ability to choose from simple drop bolts to key operated deadlocks we can guarantee the safety of your garden.

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One pair is never enough We are often quite reliant on our spectacles. We may need spectacles to drive with or to focus up close for reading or to perform both tasks. If those spectacles are mislaid or broken we suddenly realise their importance to our normal life. We may be illegal to drive to work or if we get there, we might not be able to see our screen or our mobile comfortably. In other words, we can’t function properly. Some people go through life with a single pair of spectacles…no spare pair! These people are the ones who become angry and unreasonable when their sole pair cannot be used and they want a replacement to magically appear.

Additional pairs help in an emergency but also enhance life.

People may benefit from specific computer spectacles, driving lenses, sun spectacles, medical tints, fishing, cycling or sports specs in general. These are in addition to their normal everyday pair. These lifestyle or leisure spectacles improve quality of life as far as vision is concerned. A pair of wrapped cycling spectacles are fit for purpose and will enhance performance and eye protection. Sun spectacles will protect the eyes from glare and sun related damage. Everyone has several pairs of shoes to be worn in different situations and extra specific pairs of spectacles should be considered.

NIKON lenses and coatings are top quality, and supplementary pairs of Nikon lenses are currently being offered at a discounted price. This multi buy offer is available at Eyetech Opticians in Street. If you are a sports person or like walking outside, ask about Nikon’s brand new range of sport and leisure lenses which will enhance your enjoyment of your leisure activity.

Eyeplan membership will give you even more savings so ask about joining if you’re not already a member. Contact Eyetech today on 01458 442178.

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One of my favourite Saints is ‘Thomas’

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Thomas speaks for so many of us as Christians because his nickname was “doubting Thomas”.

Once Jesus revealed himself, after rising from the dead, and Thomas saw the wounds in his hands and feet, he then truly believed.

For many of us we have doubts from time to time; why have so many people been killed in Ukraine; why doesn’t God intervene; why does he allow people to be killed or maimed in gang fights; why is there so much poverty, illness, homelessness, broken relationships, unhappiness, and mental illness in the world?

It is easy to get despondent when so many of us around the world are praying for peace, love, hope and reconciliation and, when we don’t see this happen, doubt begins to creep in.

Jesus reveals himself in so many ways, we just have to be receptive, look around us and see the beauty of creation. God might reveal himself to you through a neighbour, a friend, a situation but, it is okay to doubt, it is alright to be a “Thomas”.

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Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re a burden We live in an aging society. There are far more people aged over 65 in the UK today compared to a generation ago, and it’s a fact of life that our needs change as we get older. Why then, do we sometimes feel like a burden if we ask for help in our later years?

Age UK did some research into why people struggle in later life. They found that older people often feel excluded, or they exclude themselves, from the world around them.

This was because of a few things, such as people feeling their lives didn’t hold as much worth; feeling that the benefits of making a change were outweighed by the effort; and not knowing how to change things.

We all have bad days. But if you’re struggling every day with household tasks like paying bills, cooking or using the bathroom, or your emotions are getting the better of you, then it’s time to act. For support and guidance, call Age UK’s Advice Line any day of the year on 0800 678 1602 (8am to 7pm).

When it comes to help in the home, it’s common for people only to seek help as a result of a fall, accident or near-miss. It’s also common for a spouse, carer or family member to take action on someone else’s behalf.

If you need adaptations in your home, such as new grab rails, ramps, or a walk-in bath, it can be hard to know where to start. If money is a concern, did you know there’s a grant available for those with a qualifying condition? Talk to the council or search online for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG).

Changes to your home don’t need to look unsightly either. 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.

If you’re unsure about which supplier to use for home adaptations, talk to family and friends about who they might know. If you can get online, have a look on Checkatrade.com for local suppliers who other people recommend. Usually, smaller companies are cheaper than the bigger brands.

Be proactive. If you think you need some extra guidance or support, talk to someone. Think about what might help to make everyday life easier for you and seek it out. You’re not alone – there are so many people facing these same challenges. Asking for help is the first step towards making your life healthier, easier and happier.

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Is your internet supposed to be fast, but is actually slow?

We see many posts on social media about people complaining about their internet connection. Often speed is quoted as not being as good as expected, and the provider is sometimes unfairly blamed for this.

In our experience, there are many factors that people do not realise can affect their speeds. Firstly, the priority is getting a good speed into the house (to the router to be precise).

If you have had broadband for many years, have you checked to see if a better package is available, either with your current provider, or possibly another provider? Having a modern router is also highly recommended. Full fibre is the best available connection but not all addresses can get it – yet.

Also, not all providers offer full fibre broadband, so you really need to understand what is available to your address. For example, Plusnet currently do not offer full fibre broadband even if it is available in your road. Wi-fi is also a big problem in some properties due to factors such as internal walls, wood and other construction materials. Often, wi-fi will deteriorate with distance, so even one or two walls can substantially reduce the signal speed.

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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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Street Library News

Plus, we have extra dates in July:

Saturday 9th July - Saturday 10th September: Looking for summer holiday activities? Pop into the library and sign up for the summer reading challenge. Children read 6 books to win a medal and certificate. Although it’s a science and innovation themed challenge called Gadgeteers, children read what they enjoy in their chosen format – fiction, fact books, poetry, joke books, picture books, graphic novels, audio books and e-books.

Sunday 17th July: We are in the Town Hall taking part in the Somerset Food Trail from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Saturday 23rd July: At Dragons Willows Farm, Glastonbury Country Market will be taking part in the Somerset Food Trail.

It’s free and runs from 9th July to 10th September.

There will be fun activities in the library!

There will be drinks and delicious homemade cakes, sausage making, tractor/trailer rides and an opportunity meet the animals and see how a smallholding works. Check our Facebook page for more details - Glastonbury Country Market

To find out more check out our Facebook page Facebook.com/StreetLibrarySomerset, email us – strlib@somerset.gov.uk or come in and see us!

STREET BRIDGE CLUB

Glastonbury Country Market Tuesdays: 9:30am to 12:30pm inside the Town Hall. We have locally made, grown, created and inspired goods for you each week.

Wednesdays & Thursdays: Warmly welcomes bridge players to join our Wednesday evening or Thursday afternoon sessions at Street Victoria Club. We are particularly keen to invite past club members or rusty players along to once again enjoy playing bridge. In addition, we offer new players the opportunity to learn to play bridge in a friendly environment.

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Knit and Knatter group Thursdays: Leigh Road Methodist Church, Street.

Every Thursday 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Bring your

knitting, embroidery or any other craft that you like to do, knit for our charities, or just come in for a chat and a cup of tea. Cost is £1 a session to cover refreshments and a donation towards the church heating/lighting. (Covid procedures in place.) For more information contact Sally on 01458 441870.

Street Country Market Thursdays: Open from 9:00am – 12 noon every Thursday morning at United Reformed Church, High Street, Street, BA16 0ER. We sell a selection of home made cakes, pickles, jams, seasonal veg, eggs, cheese, plants and cut flowers. Also crafts.

Hand made cards, baby clothes, jewellery, crochet, sewing, knitted items and much more. You can also enjoy a cup of Tea/coffee, slice of home made cake in our seating area in the hall. We are always looking for new producers and helpers. Find us on facebook or pop in for a visit and a chat.

Love to sing?

Thursdays: We are looking for new members, particulary men folk as they are the foundation

of any choir. You will get all the support you need learning the music. The first 3 weeks are free. So don’t be shy, give us a try!

The Burnham & Highbridge Choral Society (BHCS) are a very friendly, non-auditioned choir based in Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset, and has currently 45 - 50 members with differing levels of musical ability and experience.

We rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Burnham Methodist Church Hall in College Street. Traditionally there have been two performances each year, one in December, held in the town’s Catholic church, and the other in April usually held in St Andrew’s Church.

The Spring Concert features an orchestral ensemble and guest soloists. During the summer, a few of us get together to have an informal Summer Sing. The choir works with musical director James Davies and professional accompanist Frances Webb for rehearsals and performances. We perform a repertoire of sacred, secular, classical, and stage music.

If you would like to join us on Thursday evenings, you would be most welcome. You can get further details from our secretary at jane.lee36@btinternet.com or on 01278 783511. Better still use our website www.burnhamandhighbridgechoral.org.uk

Need your dog walked?

Need your pet looked after while you are away?

• Dog walking pick up within 15 mile radius of Street and Glastonbury.

• We are training our own dogs in obedience and protection. These skills will be passed down to the dogs we walk.

• We only ever walk one dog at a time so they get our full attention.

• We can look after any pet for you.

• Light cleaning duties if required.

• Fully insured for peace of mind.

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INSURING YOUR BUSINESS When you run a business, you will no doubt recognise the need for insurance. It can provide compensation and peace of mind should things go wrong but can also represent a significant cost. There are many different types of insurance you need to consider.

COMPULSORY INSURANCE: • Employers’ liability insurance is compulsory to cover your employees. By law you must have at least £5 million of cover and this must come from an authorised insurer, although a minimum of £10 million is now provided by most policies. You must display the certificate of insurance in the workplace. If your business is not a limited company, and you are the only employee or you only employ close family members, you do not need compulsory employers’ liability insurance.

• Motor vehicles liability insurance is also compulsory and must cover third party insurance: this is the legal minimum.

PUBLIC LIABILITY: Although strictly this is not compulsory you will almost certainly feel that you need cover under this heading. It covers claims for damages to third parties.

PROPERTY AND THEFT: You can think about limiting cover to specific risks such as fire and flood or obtaining more general cover. Consider the level of cover you would need for the premises (if you own the building), equipment and stock. If you rent your premises, check that the landlord has the appropriate cover.

PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY: This is only likely to be necessary if you give advice which could make you liable. It protects against any loss suffered by your customers as a result of negligent advice. In some professions it is compulsory – examples being the law, accountancy and financial services. However, it is common in other sectors such as computer consultancy and publishing.

BUSINESS INTERRUPTION: This covers compensation for lost profits and extra costs if your business is disrupted, due to say a fire.

KEY MAN: A small business is often dependent on key members of staff. What would happen if they became seriously ill or died?

SPECIALISED INSURANCE: A whole host of different policies cover a range of specialist situations – for example engineering insurance and computer policies.

WORKING FROM HOME: If you are planning to start your new business from home then don’t assume that your normal household insurance will be enough. It will not usually cover business risks. It is possible to obtain special ‘working from home’ policies.

SHOPPING AROUND: It may be stating the obvious but it is important to shop around to get the best deal. You should obtain several quotes and always be wary of cheap deals. A personal recommendation may be the best way to decide.

Keep an eye out for next month’s edition for details of the Bishop Jones Retro Party Night in aid of Macmillan Cancer Research.

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Walk this way! Taxi driver who couldn’t walk unaided gears up to go back to work after losing four stone A Street taxi driver who was left unable to walk unaided is gearing up to go back to work nearly four stone lighter. Ruth Lewis, 55, couldn’t go anywhere without crutches after tipping the scales at nearly 17 stone – living off bakery snacks and white bread. Her sedentary lifestyle meant she was diagnosed with early onset Ruth Before Ruth After arthritis and two prolapsed discs on her spine. But when her doctor told her she was obese, she realised she needed to change her habits.

Ruth joined the Saturday morning Slimming World in Street, where she has so far been supported to lose four stone – and walk completely unaided. “If I can do it, anyone can do it, because I was very fearful of any diet at all,” said Ruth. “I love my food and I didn’t want to give it up. But when you’re told you’re almost classed as obese, it’s a bit of a shock. I’ve completely changed my mindset around food and I’ve been given my freedom back. Losing the weight means I can have the back operation I need to give me even more mobility, which means I can get back to work.”

Mum-of-one Ruth, who is married to Mark, would previously eat white bread with most meals and visit the local bakery every lunchtime as it stood opposite the taxi rank she worked from. “I didn’t like myself, I wasn’t happy,” she said. “I struggled to get around and I’d be out of breath in minutes. My thighs would rub together in the taxi so I’d get home and feel sore and uncomfortable. Then one day I saw a Slimming World poster and I knew it was time to do something about it. I’m so pleased that I did.”

Since joining in September 2020, Ruth has dropped to a size 22 to a size 16 after learning how to change her eating habits through food optimising, still enjoying homemade burgers, steak and her favourite Slimming World chips. And her impressive weight loss means she can now wear her wedding ring again after having to take it off when it no longer fit.

Ruth said: “I’ve always enjoyed my food but now I just enjoy it in a different way. To anyone who is thinking of joining but isn’t sure, don’t be frightened or scared to come along.”

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Isle Of Avalon Amateur Radio Club Regular weekly club meetings in person have now resumed on Friday nights. Licensed amateurs are always welcome on our 70cm net at 9pm on Tuesday nights on 433.475 MHz FM; also on our 2m net at 9pm on Wednesday nights on 145.475 MHz FM. Please call in.

Weekly 10m nets are now also taking place on Thursday nights on or around 28.400 MHz SSB, from about 2000 local onwards.

For the very latest club news, or how to join our regular licence training sessions, our website is at www.avalonarc.org.uk. For further details please e-mail Mike, 2e0rww@gmail.com.

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A Somerset band who received international recognition last year are hoping to further build on their already impressive achievements Rileys Cove, an acoustic duo from Somerset, who wrote and released their debut single and EP ‘High’ early last year, saw the local pair receive the prestigious ISSA ‘International Band Single of the Year’ award for their original song ‘Without’.

On 30th June the band released their second EP called ‘Moth’, which they’re hoping will achieve similar success to their debut EP, which has been played on radio stations around the world, including America, Australia and Ireland, as well as UK stations including a number of BBC stations.

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New science shows that changing how you think about stress can change your body’s response and change it from harmful to healthy!

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Olympic Triathlete gets her mojo back “I finally feel that I can make it in my sport” Athletic mentor and coach, mother of four, holder of Olympic medals for the Triathlon swimming, running and cycling event. That’s the high achieving life of Emma Fisher, 50, of Dorset, who started out as a showjumper and marathon runner.

For Emma, fitness has to be a top priority – but in March 2020 she had Covid-19. “After that, I couldn’t breathe in enough air and kept getting ill. I train 6 days a week but when I ran my lungs were struggling and quad muscles terribly painful.

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“Matthew has also made up a herbal formula to strengthen my breathing and lungs and he’s treating some of my old, nagging sport injuries with Laser therapy, which is working by stimulating healing naturally. I think this combination of treatments that he offers is really amazing. I honestly feel that if someone came to him with any ailment, he could help!”

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Choirs Are Back “This time last year I wondered if we would ever get our choirs across the UK back singing again.” So says Bath-based Grenville Jones who has the reputation of bringing people together through song. From the 1,000 people across the West of England who sing in his choirs, to the many 100s across England and Wales who are now returning to the daytime Fun singalongs from the Golden-Oldies Charity, founded

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Not only are Grenville’s choirs back rehearsing and performing they have already – since October 2021 – raised over £10,000 which has been distributed to charities and local community groups from Cheltenham to Cornwall, with more support to come in the months ahead.

Says Grenville; “It was difficult for so many freelance choir leaders, accompanists as well as the singing members themselves. Of course we all turned to Zoom and Sofa-Singing and, in truth, it’s simply not the same, singing at home to yourself, albeit with an enthusiastic conductor beaming at you from your laptop.

“The well-being benefits of singing and ‘belonging’ to a music group are well documented and we have yet to learn the true impact of Lockdown on the mental health of the nation.

“18 months ago, I thought that Christmas 2020 might see us back. Not so; it was then Christmas last year (2021) and, in England, we could begin to plan concerts and ‘distanced’ rehearsals again.

Then came Omicron with its devastating effect on the concerts we hoped might take place.”

Grenville adds; “I remember my first post-Zoom rehearsal was the Wells Good Afternoon Choir on a cold Tuesday in October. I went not knowing if anyone would be there! This was a choir of over 80 singers, pre-Covid. I was amazed to find 50 people of which many were new joiners. That choir is now almost back to its membership of January 2020 and it is the same across all my 24 West Country choirs, afternoon or evening.

“Yes at first many were naturally anxious, but as the Summer approaches and Covid rates continue to drop dramatically, singers old and new across the UK are getting back to their favourite hobby whether it be one the growing number of community choirs, a local choral society, Musical Theatre Group, Male Voice or a Ladies Choir…

“There’s no doubt about it CHOIRS ARE BACK.” The organisations that have received OVER £10,000 in the last six months through Grenville’s choirs include; The Red Cross Ukrainian Appeal, Mencap in Keynsham, A Life for a Cure, Springboard Opportunity Group, JIGSAW Thornbury, Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, Great Western Air Ambulance, Dementia UK, South Western Ambulance Charity, Wells in Bloom, Keynsham & Saltford Dementia Action Alliance, Peggy Dodd Centre, Julia’s House Children’s Hospice, Freewheelers Blood Bikes, Devon/Taunton Freewheelers, Refugee Aid from Taunton, Children’s Hospice South West, Sue Ryder, The Space, Salisbury Hospice and Longfield Hospice.

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With regard to the Golden-Oldies Charity, Songs and Smiles at daytime singalong sessions in Church Halls, Libraries and Community Rooms, these are also being introduced again, many prompted by ‘We want Goldies,’ from age-support groups throughout England and in Wales as Goldies Cymru.

Grenville is always quick to point out that Goldies is NOT about choir singing.

“It’s about bringing people together who may lead lonely lives to sing the songs of our Patron Sir Cliff and other hits from the 60s onwards. A reason to get out.”

Grenville plans more Goldies sessions including those for adults who suffer with dementia and their carer’s. He also plans to again introduce an Intergenerational Primary Schools programme, following on from the Golden-Oldies success in winning the Education Category of the National Lottery Awards’ prior to Lockdown.

All his projects are listed on www.grenvillejones.biz

Wessex Lions Emerge from Pandemic with Sponsorship The Wessex Lions under 10s football team has secured vital sponsorship from a Street-based shoemaker. Cosyfeet, who make footwear for people with swollen feet, are proud to support the Lions team, which played its first Cosyfeet Managing Director, Nick season in 2019-2020: a Brine (left) and Team Manager season cut short by Chris Hegarty (right) hold one of the new Wessex Lions shirts. lockdown.

The Lions are part of Wessex Youth Football Club.

Wearing their smart new kit, they train on a grass pitch at Walton on the outskirts of Street, and use the Astroturf pitch at Strode College within Street itself during winter. The team started with just seven players. Numbers have now grown to a healthy group of 16 children, with members coming from surrounding villages and towns.

“What’s brilliant about the Lions is the way it’s bringing children together in such a positive way as we emerge from the pandemic,” says Team Manager Chris Hegarty. “It’s great to see their football skills flourish and watch them bond as a team after such a testing time for all of them.”

The team participates in the Yeovil District Mini League, playing seven-a-side matches in the Under 10s Division. Wessex Youth FC is coached and managed solely by volunteers and relies on vital sponsorship from local businesses to help meet increasing running costs including pitch fees, referee fees and registrations to the FA and leagues.

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Do you or a loved one need help to hear the TV?

Enjoy your favourite TV shows together in comfort CONNEC T YOUR HE ARING AIDS DIR ECT TO YOUR TV

The latest hearing aid technology is capable of connecting wirelessly to your TV, so you can all enjoy your favourite show at the same time, with the volume set independently for each persons requirements. No more missing out on the latest plot-twist or fighting to turn the volume up to an uncomfortable level! Call us for further information. We will be happy to help.

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND AFTERCARE

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Simon Swindells qualified as a Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser in 2004 and has expert knowledge of the different types of hearing aids available today. Being independent means Simon can select the correct hearing solution for you.

Combined with the highest levels of service and aftercare offered at no extra cost, means you will receive excellent value for money.

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7 The Bayliss Centre, High Street, Street, BA16 0EX

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