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Garden View This month – Simple winter tasks
This year’s festive season (at least at time of writing), is shaping up to be a little more ‘normal’, whatever that term now means. While most of us are looking forward to more socialising and togetherness, I’m betting a fair few might think back fondly to last year’s smaller, quieter Christmas. And this is where the garden comes into its own. There are always things to do out there, even in December. A few simple gardening tasks offer some pockets of calm and relief amid the busyness of the festive season. They are also a wonderful way to get some fresh air and exercise to burn off those Christmas calories and winter gloominess!
TO ADVERTISE CALL 01934 312171 First, take a look at your winter containers. If you have a particularly wet spell, make sure they don’t get flooded. If it’s dry, then plants will still need water regularly, just give the compost a chance to dry out each time. Pick off any leaves that look yellowed or diseased. Do you like garlic? I love it. Now is the perfect time to start your own garlic crop, especially if like mine your soil is free-draining. Plant individual cloves of garlic. ‘Solent Wight’ is a great variety for our greyer British climate and forms large plump bulbs. If you have a sheltered warmer spot try ‘Lautrec Wight,’ which as its name suggests originates from the town of Lautrec in France. It produces particularly handsome pink/purple cloves and is widely regarded in France as the best garlic. Snip off any wispy ends or the birds will pull cloves from the soil (I learned that one from experience!). The bulbs will be ready to harvest when the leaves start to die off and turn yellow, which is usually around June or July. Tidy established perennials by cutting back those that have become pulpy. Simply cut back the decaying material, chop it up and add it to the compost heap. If you have an unheated greenhouse, a summer house or conservatory you can sow some sweet peas and leave them to germinate. Sow the seeds in deep pots or root-trainers filled with multi-purpose compost then keep the pots in a propagator or cover them with a transparent plastic bag. Once seeds have germinated, remove the covering. If the soil isn’t frozen, you can plant bare-root fruit bushes such as gooseberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Make sure you dig a hole that can take the plant’s roots comfortably without squashing them. Then label them clearly because it’s easy to forget which varieties you’re growing!
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A Basic Guide for Spot & Stain Removal Alcohol, Coffee, Tea & Urine Blot up surplus spillage using absorbent cloth or white kitchen paper. Apply lots of pressure to absorb as much liquid as possible. Working from the outer edge of the stain inwards, use Detergent Vinegar Solution, a little at a time. Frequently blot with dry cloths. See final rinse procedure » Chocolate, Sweets, Ice Cream & Vomit Scrape up any excess using a blunt knife. Working from the outer edge of the stain inwards, use a Detergent Solution. Blot dry. Follow up with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry. See final rinse procedure » Fats, Chewing Gum & Shoe Polish Scrape up any excess using a blunt knife. Working from the outer edge of the stain inwards, use a Dry Cleaning Solution followed by Detergent Vinegar Solution. Blot dry. See final rinse procedure » Final Rinse Procedure • Mix one part white vinegar & four-parts water • Pour mixture into a spray bottle and spray over the stained areas • Blot dampened area (do not rub) to remove excess moisture • Spread white kitchen towel (stacked 6-8 sheets deep) or absorbent cloth over the affected area and place something weighted on top For details on solutions call us today. If in doubt always employ a trained, insured professional. www.copperbeechcleaning.com 01934 235855
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Reflection for December. As we approach Christmas, I expect that many of our thoughts turn towards sending cards, shopping, decorating and, maybe, Carol Services. But I’m certain that the thoughts, especially of our children and young people, will be focused on presents. As Christians we believe that the best present of all is God’s gift of his Son, Jesus – whose birth as a baby we remember at Christmas. This baby then grew up to teach us about loving each other, and showed how much he loved us by sacrificing his life for us. In the Christmas story we read of the presents that the three Wise Men brought to the baby Jesus. These gifts have symbolic meanings – gold to symbolise Jesus’ kingship on earth; frankincense as a symbol of deity and myrrh as a symbol of death. When we buy our Christmas presents for our family and friends, do we give much thought to what we are buying? Is it a special present for that special person or just something we happened to see in the supermarket? Some of the best presents I have received have been either handmade like a blanket crocheted by a friend or, have a special meaning to me, like the large picture of my daughters which has given me so much comfort and happiness during this pandemic, when I have been unable to see or hug them. We miss that special ‘presence’ of our loved ones with us. So, perhaps, instead of expensive presents this year we could think about giving our time, our ‘presence’ to other people. (Covid-19 permitting!!) How special that would be to a person living on their own or to that frazzled Mum with young children. Perhaps an offer of babysitting to give a young couple precious time to share together or time to listen to that person who is struggling to make sense of life. I’m sure you can all think of ways of giving your ’presence’ to those you love and care about. And this Christmas, perhaps think once again of its real meaning and give thanks for the present of Jesus Christ to the world and his ’presence’ which he promises is there for all of us, to give us comfort, joy and hope now and in the years to come. Kindly provided by Rev’d Pauline Nixon winsandchurches.org.uk
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Clutter-free for Christmas Look around your house. Would you be able to invite people in without a second thought? Or would unexpected festive visitors send you into a panic? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by clutter but follow these simple ‘no extra mess steps and you’ll soon be ready to open the front door with a smile. Grab a bin bag. Go quickly through the house from room to room and put in anything that is obviously just rubbish: empty packets, wrappers, junk mail etc. Once you’ve done it, go through again and see whether you’ve missed anything. The chances are that going through the first time has opened your eyes to other things which can just be thrown away.
Take couple of empty and go through yet again, this time looking for items that are easy charity shop donations - things you won’t need or use again so don’t want to waste time finding a home for, but which are too good to throw away. These might be old toys and games, CDs, DVDs, books, extra pots and pans etc. By now things will be looking much tidier. At this point grab another box and go through one last time and look for things that are obviously out of place but which you know have a home. Put them in the box and rehome them as you go round the house. Then do the washing and drying, and fold and put away the items Hopefully by now you should feel more in control of your surroundings and will be able to see a way forward
Now do any washing-up or load the dishwasher. Clearing the kitchen surfaces makes a huge difference.
Obviously if your clutter is such a big problem that you are still overwhelmed speak to your doctor about seeking professional help.
Grab another bag. Go through the house again and this time look for items of clothing that need to be washed. Pop them in the bag and take them to the washing baskets.
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Mince pies Traditionally eaten at Christmas but what’s their origin?
Until the middle to end of the 19th century the recipes always included meat. In medieval and Tudor times this was typically lamb or veal, then tongue and tripe in the 18th century and minced beef in the 19th century. The meat was always spiced and this may have been influenced by the introduction into England of a wide ranges of spices around the time of the Crusades.
The earliest recipe for a pie full of spices and meat is said to have appeared in 1390 in a 14th century manuscript collection of recipes apparently recorded by the cooks to Richard II. One of the manuscripts was published in 1780, for the curator of the British Museum, by Samuel Pegge and entitled The Forme of Cury. It is among the oldest extant English cookery books, and the earliest known to mention olive oil, and spices such as mace and cloves. In it, the “tartes of fleshe” were made of pork, hard-boiled eggs and cheese which were mixed with saffron, spices and sugar. A similar recipe can be found in Gervase Markham’s The English Huswife, published in 1615 in which a leg of mutton was mixed with three pounds of suet, salt, cloves, mace, currants, raisins, prunes, dates, and orange peel.
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Hand pick your own Christmas Tree Sunday 28th November Saturday 11th December: Thur & Fri 17:00 - 20:00, Sat & Sun 11:00 - 18:00. Mendip Activity Centre Lyncombe Dr, Churchill, BS25 5PQ. 1st Winscombe Scouts will be selling Christmas Trees this year with the help of Mendip Activity Centre. Come along and see us, and pick your very own from our range of Premium, non-shedding, Nordmann Fir Trees. ALL PROCEEDS will be going to the Scouts group to allow us to continue a wonderful and exciting range of activities. Why not head up to the Alpine Lounge at Mendip after collecting your tree and relax with a hot chocolate...? SUPPORT YOUR SCOUTS! For more details find us on Facebook @1stwinscombescouts or email us 1stwinscombeexec@axescouts.org.uk
West Mendip Walkers Wednesday 1st December moderate 12 mile circular walk from Naish Farm (BS20 7RZ). Meet and park at the end of the driveway at Naish Farm. OS Map Ex154 ST478734. Start 10:00am. Register with Julie Stephenson Tel: 01934 712071/07976 167348 or juliestephenson2014@gmail.com Thursday 9th December leisurely 7 mile walk from Parchy Bridge, Chedzoy (TA7 8RW). Meet and park at Parchy Bridge. OS Map Ex140 ST352377. Start 10:00am. Register with Andrew Smallbone Tel: 07581 568805 or andrewsmallbone@hotmail. com Thursday 16th December moderate circular 8 mile walk from Blagdon Fire Station (BS407RL). Park at Fire Station. OS Map Ex141 ST501594. Start 10:00am. Register with Alyson Mair & Sarah Montagnon Tel: 01749 678330/07969 383071 or alysonmair@ icloud.com Thursday 23rd December strenuous 12 mile circular walk from Wells City Hall (BA5 2RB). OS Map Ex141 ST550458. Start 10:00am. Register with Tina Speake Tel: 07732970520 or MartinaSpeake@ outlook.com Sunday 26th December (Boxing Day) moderate 8/9 mile circular walk from Burrington Inn lower car park (BS40 7AS). Park lower car park. OS Map Ex141 ST478595. Start 10:00am. Register with Euan & Nicola Stanwix Tel: 07801 621212/07753 867221
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Cheddar Methodist Church Friday 3rd, Sunday 19th and Saturday 25th December: Cheddar Methodist Church is joining the fun at the annual Cheddar Festive Night on 3rd December. The church will be decorated, choirs will be singing Christmas songs, there will be mince pies, fruit punch and activities for children. On 19th December we shall be holding our traditional Carol service at 6:00pm and on Christmas Day at 10:00am we shall be celebrating the joy of the birth of Christ. We welcome everyone to our services.
Save The Children Lunches Friday 3rd and 17th December: Served in the Shipham Village Hall BS25 1SG at 12.30pm on Friday 3rd December. Do come and join us for hot soup, bread and cheese, pickle, homemade biscuits, tea/coffee for £4.00pp pay on the door. Our Christmas Special and last lunch for this year will be on Friday 17th December at 12.30pm. So please come and join us for homemade soups plus cheese and bread, pickle and mince pies, tea/ coffee for £4.50pp pay on the door. We also hope to have music and carols plus singing from the children of our local primary school .
Christmas Fair Saturday 4th December: 9am - 12. Wookey Church Hall. Lots of stalls, Santa’s Grotto, Christmas Trees for sale, refreshments and a raffle. Come and join us for a very festival morning.
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Christon Christmas Tree Farm Michael and Selas Russell planted their first Christmas trees in 1994, but they all died in 1996, during a major drought. They made the decision to try again and started to replant in the winter of 1996. That decision was the right one and successive plantings survived and thrived, despite the best attempts of Rabbits and Roe Deer (and the odd Hare)! Today they have over 5,000 trees, from one year to over 24 years of age, all creating quite a magical environment on the lower slopes of the Mendip Hills. In 2008 they embarked on a major project in southern Ethiopia, to build a lodge to help support the poorer people within the local community of Ziway. Earnings from the Christmas trees made this possible. This was successfully completed in 2015 but in pre civil war riots it was severely damaged by fire. They are now waiting for the war to be over so that they can return to rebuild. Once again it is hoped that our Christmas trees can step up to help.
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Mendip Folk Dance Club Saturday 4th December: Mendip Folk Dance Club Christmas Dance. Shipham Village Hall. Entry by ticket only. Tickets £10 per person. Contact Pat 01934 742853 for further details. Monday 13th December: St James Church Hall, Winscombe BS25 1AQ. 8:00pm to 10:00pm £3 per person. New Dancers Very Welcome. Contact Pat 01934 742853 Monday 20th December: St James Church Hall, Winscombe BS25 1AQ. 8:00pm to 10:00pm £3 per person. New Dancers Very Welcome. Contact Pat 01934 742853
Christmas Health Walks in Cheddar Saturday 4th and Thursday 9th December: There will be two Health Walks in December, the first will be on Saturday 4th December at 10.30 am meeting at Hannah More Cottage. The second is a special walk to view the Winter Wunderland sites around the village , it will be on Thursday 9th December at 4.30 pm again meeting at Hannah More Cottage. These walk are generally not to challenging and designed for those who need gentle exercise. They are very sociable and usually end up with refreshments in a hostelry. For further details contact walk Leader Adrian Male on 01934 743527, adrianmale@ supanet.com
Messy Church followed by Christingle Service – St Andrew’s Church, Cheddar Sunday 5th December: Come and join in the Christingle making fun plus much more in Cheddar Village Hall at 3:00pm, followed by tea and the Christingle Service in St Andrew Church at 4:30pm. Everyone welcome (Children must be accompanied by an adult). Email Samm on cheddardraycottandrodneystoke@gmail.com
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Celebrating the Jubilee in Winscombe and Sandford in 2022 Tuesday 7th December: We are developing an exciting programme for the celebrations next year. Come and find our stand at the Late Night Shopping Event in Winscombe on December 7th to find out more - and help make bunting!! For further information, please contact William Du Croz on 07960697874.
Cricket Talk Thursday 9th December: Pat Murphy: acclaimed cricket and sports journalist, author and radio broadcaster with some 30 years experience.
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2:00pm at Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA. Admission £2. A West of England branch of The Cricket Society event. Non-members welcome.
Burnham and Highbridge Band’s legendary Christmas Concert Sunday 12th December: Held at the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 1EH. There will be lots of Christmas favourites and a chance to sing along to some carols, as well as our famous raffle and of course a bar! Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. Tickets are £8 (£7 concessions) which includes the theatre’s booking fee. Make sure of getting a seat ~ buy your tickets from the Box Office (Tel: 01278 784464) or online at www.theprincesstheatre.co.uk
Tree of Light - Service to the Community Wednesday 15th December: Cheddar Vale Lions Club is intending to hold the annual TREE OF LIGHT which gives members of the local community the chance to sponsor a light in aid of a loved one. Christmas is going to be better this year but for many it is a sad time as they remember those who
are no longer with us. More than ever, we can also reflect on those lost due to the pandemic. Light donations can be made via our website or by requesting a form. This Lions club project is of benefit to the community with all proceeds used to support other groups and organisations within the Cheddar Valley location. Lions’ members thank everyone who has contributed to this project over the last 6 years, as it is truly helping Lions make a difference in the community. A wooden tree will be hung with stars depicting the names of all the loved ones to be dedicated during a short service at the Bath Arms on 15 December. If it is not possible to hold a public service, the dedication will be live streamed and available online via Facebook. All the light sponsors receive a Memory card bearing the name/s of their loved ones, these will be distributed as the applications come in. Please note that any changes to these arrangements will be posted on Facebook or refer to the club’s website details below. The Cheddar Vale Lions Club meets on 2nd Thursday of each month and currently this is happening via Zoom. Lions clubs identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Cheddar Vale Lions Club, please contact Sylvia Cook via email: information@cheddarvalelions. org.uk or website: www.cheddarvalelions.org.uk
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Do you have adequate credit control procedures? Getting paid is an exciting part of running a business, but managing receivables isn’t as much fun. Because cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, small or large, it is imperative to have robust systems and controls in place to ensure customers pay on time. If your customers start paying late you can very quickly find yourself in financial difficulty or having to write off balances as bad debts. To reduce the risk of non-payment by customers you should have formal policies and procedures for credit control, and you need to keep to them. But what should be included in your procedures? 1. It’s vital that your customers understand your credit policies and the terms and conditions that apply to your invoices. Write down your payment terms in a formal credit control policy that customers must accept and sign-off on before any work is carried out or goods supplied and make sure you include the basic terms in the small print on your invoices. 2. Ensure you invoice accurately and promptly. Raise invoices as soon as the work or order is completed, don’t wait until the end of the month. The sooner you send your invoice the sooner you will get paid. Email the invoices and include a range of payment methods, including ‘Pay Now’.
3. Make sure bank receipts are posted regularly (daily) in your accounting software, so that customer balances are always up to date ‘real time’. Most accounting software allows automatic bank feeds to make this process easier and simpler to maintain. 4. Issue regular statements, preferably electronically. If you send a paper statement, buy a rubber stamp and physically stamp the statement as overdue, if it is. It is a simple thing to do but can be quite effective when it arrives on the desk of an Accounts Payable clerk as they know what’s coming next! 5. Review debtors regularly, at least once a month, but ideally once a week. Monday is a great time to review who has paid you over the weekend and to decide who needs a reminder if invoices are overdue. 6. Chase overdue invoices weekly! Gone are the days when we chased at the end of each calendar month for invoices 30, 60 and 90 days overdue. Being polite and persistent does pay off but bear in mind the impact your words can have on a customer relationship. A simple phone call may suffice, or a series of emails maybe needed. Make sure you’re speaking to your customer’s accounts team to speed up payment, but if this fails you may need to chase a debtor for payment through the form of legal action. Do you need help with your credit control process? If yes get in touch with us today.
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RNLI Christmas Cards, Diaries, Calendars & Souvenir Gifts RNLI Winscombe Branch is planning a programme of RNLI Sales of Christmas Cards, Diaries, Calendars and Souvenir Gifts; the dates in December are: Tuesday 7th December – Winscombe Late Night Shopping from 6:00pm Thursday 16th December - Winscombe Thursday Market from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Cook - Craft - Grow: Cheddar Country Market Tuesdays: Cheddar Country Market is up and running again. Every Tuesday 10:00am - 11:30am in Cheddar Village Hall. Wide range of home-cooked cakes, savouries and preserves, free-range eggs, ham, cheese; vegetables, flowers & plants in season, and lovingly created crafts. Why not pop in and see what we have to offer? Coffee available. Christmas Market Tuesday 21st December. Orders taken for Xmas cakes, puddings and mince pies. Contact 01934 742763
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Hutton Moor 50+ club Tuesdays and Thursdays: We are a group of people over the age of 50 who like to exercise and socialise with like-minded people. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre to play a variety of sports: all equipment is provided. The annual club subscription is £5.00 and you pay £4.50 to the Centre per visit. Just drop in to reception, ask to speak to a member of the 50+ committee who will welcome you, show you around and give you all the information you’ll need to get started and to have fun.
Cheddar Short Mat Bowls Club Wednesdays: We have now re-started our ‘Covid Conscious’ short mat indoor bowling at the Draycott Memorial Hall on Wednesday afternoons checking in at the door early for a prompt start at 2:00pm. Existing members are very welcome back as are guests of any experience. Also, anyone aged 18 or above especially first-timers who would like a ‘Taster’ of this often under-rated, but social and healthy activity, are very welcome. Basic instruction and loan of bowling ‘Woods’ are included all free of charge, as indeed are the first 3 visits after which we hope you will ‘get the bug’ and become a regular member! We are a happy & friendly bunch with time to enjoy a cup of tea/coffee together and all you need to do is bring your own soft flat-soled footwear plus a good dose of enthusiasm, [and a facemask]! If you would like more information please phone Bob Abbott on 01934 742237 at any reasonable time.
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A warm welcome awaits everyone coming to our Services in December. As we prepare for the celebration of Christmas, we have Carol Services in all three churches. For full details on locations and service times, please refer to our website: winsandchurches.org.uk. Arrangements are in place that ensure your visit to the Services will be as safe as possible. You are all welcome.
The Wedmore Community Cookbook The Wedmore Community Cookbook is now available - a great Christmas gift. On sale at The Cottage Gallery, at pop up events such as Wedmore by Lamplight on 8th December and on line at www.greenwedmore.co.uk/food.aspx
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Walk around historic Cheddar Cheddar Parish Council has installed a new information board displaying a fascinating walk around the historic parts of Cheddar. The two mile circular route takes in more than a thousand years of history, from the Saxon area around Kings of Wessex Academy, past the fourteenth century parish church of St Andrews, right up to historic nineteenth and twentieth century buildings. There are thirty five buildings and monuments on the walk, including churches and pubs, and some private dwellings which are not open to the public. The information board is located in the entrance to Sainsbury’s car park in Roynon Way. It is also one of a number of walks around the Cheddar area featured on the Cheddar Walking website www. cheddarwalking.org.uk
Axbridge Royal British Legion It seems strange to be writing about Christmas while it is still October and still BST. However plans are afoot for the Annual Members Christmas Lunch which by the time you read this will be imminent. The branch does not meet in January so the next Branch meeting will be on February 1st 2022. As the November AGM has yet to take place the programme for 2022 is not yet available. For information or help please continue to contact John Hawkins 07710 180847 who will be able to give you up to date contact numbers. Wishing everyone reading this a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year.
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Axbridge District Trefoil Guild Writing for the December issue seems strange as it is still only October. The Guild does, however, wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Healthy New Year. At the time of writing the programme for 2022 is not yet available. The first meeting of 2022 will be January 11th in the Catholic Church Rooms, Cheddar at 2:00 pm. For up to date information please contact Sue Wilde swild34@ hoymail.com or Liz Hamilton liz_hamilton500@ yahoo.co.uk
Please Give Us Your ‘Old’ Money The Friends of Axbridge Church are asking you to donate your out of date money. WHAT: Pre-decimal British coins, e.g. half crowns, florins, farthings all coins from previous reigns, preEuro coins, all foreign coins you brought home from holiday or were given in change, all commemorative coins such as Charles & Di crowns, Queens Jubilee etc, any other coins which you can no longer use, tokens, banknotes and medals. WHY: VVe can turn these into cash to help repair and maintain our lovely church. Axbridge Square would not look the same without it.
WHERE: Look in your cupboards and drawers, your desks, your old purses and bags - all those places where you put things you don’t want but don’t like to throw away AND ask your family and friends and your work colleagues to have a hunt. They may find some too. HOW: Put any coins in an old envelope or bag marked FOAC. Even one coin would be very welcome but more would be lovely. Bring to the Farmers Market on 4th December and look for our table OR Drop your coins through the letter box of 1, Moorland Street, Axbridge (next to the Public Toilets) or knock or ring the bell or phone 01934 733034 for collection. IF you have a coins you think may be valuable we can put you in touch with our coin expert for a valuation before you decide to donate. The Friends of Axbridge Church is a registered charity no 1109351 which helps preserve, maintain and improve the church building.
Axbridge Archaeological & Local History Society We have no meetings in December but do check out our website for details of the 2022 programme and please contact me for any further information about our activities. Liz Friend, Secretary AALHS. www.aalhs.co.uk
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As Christmas 2021 approaches everyone is hoping it will be a much more relaxing celebration than was possible last year! However, Mendip Cheerful Working Party volunteers Ramblers have been Photo by Chris Parkes fortunate this Autumn with a good range of walks, and very much hope that this will continue into 2022. First and foremost this will depend on the Covid situation, but also, unseen, relies on the efforts of the Mendip Working Party whose activities last year were curtailed. Fortunately they have been able to catch up on a lot work; this ensures that reported access problems on the Rights of Way are addressed. All walkers benefit, especially during winter - broken bridges and wet weather are not a good combination! New walkers are always welcome. Unfortunately printed programmes are not currently being produced but details can be found on our website: www.mendipramblers.co.uk
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Good Neighbours Group Going Strong The Wedmore Good Neighbours Group has been kept pretty busy over the autumn and expects demand to be steady over the winter. Most requests involve providing a lift to a medical appointment at a doctor’s surgery or a hospital. However, volunteers are also available to drive people to club meetings and other community social events in and around Wedmore. Volunteers can offer support in other ways too. Perhaps your garden could use a little tidying up or you are struggling with a light DIY task? Maybe you support a relative but are going away for a few days and need someone to look in on them? Are you self-isolating, or unable to get out for another reason, and need something collecting from a local shop or the chemist? Find the winter months a bit lonely and you’d like some company over a cuppa? The group can handle a wide variety of requests – but occasionally has to decline simply because the insurance policy does not cover every circumstance. The service is operated by volunteers and has received some start-up funding from Sedgemoor District Council and the Somerset Community Foundation. It’s free to use but the group does have running costs – insurance, petrol expenses, as well as vetting and training of volunteers. So, if you do use the service and want to make a small donation, this is always very welcome!
COMMUNITY close match against powerful opposition with the result ultimately going our opponent’s way. We have been drawn against Minehead in the National Denny Cup, once again on a home and away basis. The very popular, very competitive internal competitions begin with the first round of the mixed triples being played over the weekend of the 20/21 November. We welcome the local scouts group to the club on 1st November to give them an introduction to the game of bowls. Hopefully many of these youngsters will go on to become members of our club in the years ahead. Our social calendar continues with a Bingo evening on November 15th to be followed later on with a fund raising charity morning to support our chosen charity, Hospice South West. Bowls is a terrific sport and a great way to remain active and maintain a level of fitness particularly over the winter months. We have fantastic indoor facilities at the Wedmore club and as well as great fun and competition the game provides great social benefits. If you would like to try your hand at bowls we have coaches able to give training, advice and encouragement. For more details please contact Indoor Secretary Steve Young on 01749 870987 or email him at steveyoung1987@hotmail.co.uk
Know of someone in and around Wedmore who would welcome assistance of the kind the scheme provides? Please encourage them to call 01934 806299 and leave a message - a volunteer will contact them within 24 hours. Please note that we’re not part of social services, or an emergency service…we’re just good neighbours! If you’d like more detailed information about the group and how it operates visit the Wedmore Health and Wellbeing website – www.whawb.co.uk/gns/
The Perfect Fit Isle of Wedmore Bowls Club October was the start of the indoor season with a full programme of club leagues getting underway. Sadly Covid has taken its toll with some members needing to isolate meaning the postponing of certain matches which could cause some fixture congestion later in the season. Team coordinators are encouraged to get these matches played promptly. The Egham trophy of the English Indoor Bowling Association was played on a home and away basis each with two rinks against Taunton. This was a
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Cheddar Valley u3a Open Day held on 30th October Our open day was a resounding success. It was designed as a scaled down version of usual open days, to allow distancing. Nonetheless a good sample of activities was available, by way of a brilliantly entertaining and informative big screen rolling slide and video show, put together by Geoff Farnie, demonstrating many of the various group’s talents! This ‘techno demo’ very adequately replaced most of the ‘live demos’ which generally occur. A small number of groups were represented live and all reported great interest. There was a high number of visitors and many new members signed up. Free coffee and tea was on hand throughout, allowing our lovely guests to be refreshed, at leisure and take the time to enjoy gaining an insight into our hospitality and the interests we can offer. Check us out on u3asites. org.uk/cheddar-valley/groups
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Dickens by Candlelight Gold Star Events present, Dickens by Candlelight starring Barry J North as the ‘spirit’ of Charles Dickens – for 2 dates only during December in Axbridge and Wells. In a stunning solo performance full of humour, drama, and voices from the past, Barry will portray some of Dickens’ most famous characters from Oliver Twist, Pickwick Papers, and the alltime seasonal favourite Christmas Carol. He will also touch on the story of the life and work of the author, regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian age. An ideal treat for the Christmas season, expect to hear Mr Bumble and Fagin and many other much-loved fictional characters, plus one or two rascals, which are famous the world over. With a unique insight into these characters through his own stage performances, Barry will deliver a highly entertaining and first-class Dickens of an evening for your enjoyment. Axbridge Town Hall: Saturday 4th December 2021, 7.30pm Wells Town Hall: Friday 10th December 2021, 7.30pm Tickets £17.50 (concessions £15) Available online from Eventbrite via www.goldstarevents.co.uk/entertainment
Caromba Jewellers specialise in custom design and jewellery manufacture in silver, gold and platinum using only ethically sourced materials. Frank Caromba has been making jewellery for over 20 years and finds inspiration in the people and places around him. Priding himself in creating bespoke pieces that accommodate your personal style and affordability…”Jewellery is more of an experience rather than an ornamental item.” Caromba Jewellers look forward to welcoming you to their Winscombe studio for a personalised jewellery experience. For more details call: 01934 843943
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A Healthy New You Have you been sat around in lockdown just eating and cooking and putting weight on? And - has your waist been growing since March 2020? You meant to take it off when we were allowed out again, but, somehow that didn’t happen. Well, NOW is the time to do something about that waistline and the uncomfortable feeling when you glance in the tall mirror. Turn off that daytime television. Don’t wait for “next time the advertisements come on”. Be decisive and call Fran 07999 584935
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Board Games or Bored Games? There are two types of families; those that love a game of Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit or Scrabble, and families like mine. Our little festive hearts sink when guests suggest breaking out the Cluedo. We always thought we were odd until a few years ago when we befriended new neighbours. They invited us round for festive drinks and about halfway through the evening they suggested we play some games. They must have seen our collective look of horror. Oh no, they laughed, not BORED games...and with that they whipped out Dobble, Q-Bitz and Genius Square. These were games I had never heard of, although admittedly I hadn’t really researched the subject. What ensued were a couple of fast-paced fun-filled hours, which resulted in us buying the same games and few more besides. That evening our neighbours showed us that we didn’t hate board games, we’d just been playing the wrong ones. My family is very kinaesthetic. We like to touch and manipulate things. We have a dozen different Rubik cubes and enjoy solving
LOCALREACH them. Traditional board games just aren’t engaging enough for us. Dobble is a ‘spot-it’ style game. There is a deck of circular cards covered in images and each card shares just one image in common with each other card. The idea is to spot the match quicker than your neighbour in a series of lightning rounds. Like snap but way more challenging and far more entertaining. Q-Bitz is a match-it game, where you race against other players to reproduce the pattern on a card, using sixteen cubes, which all have different patternparts on each face. There are speed and memory variations, and children tend to be better than adults...at least in our house. If you love Tetris you’ll probably like Genius Square. The blocks are the same shapes and colours, and by throwing special dice you block out various coordinates on your square, then race to fit all the blocks into the remaining spaces. These three games have become our family staples and we’ve discovered that lots of our friends prefer them to traditional board games too. So, if you’re ‘bored with board games’ try these and see if they convert you. By Sarah Davey
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The Abdication
Glastonbury Landscapes
As a discerning reader not easily impressed by genre fiction, The Abdication came as a longdesired, pleasant surprise. Justin Newland is a historical fantasy author who successfully broke my growing bias towards fantasy and other forms of genre fiction. The Abdication is a novel worthy, not just to be read, but for a compelling discussion afterward. The journey of the young woman Tula is an old and a new story that provokes philosophic consideration rather than relying on tiresome, ironic plot twists. Tula’s journey of self-discovery leaves the reader questioning self-determination and the possible forces guiding fate.
Glastonbury’s visitors and residents, both seasoned and new will enjoy the beautiful descriptions and photographs in Vanda Lloyd’s latest book.
by Justin Newland
The story reveals the ugliness of unguided humanity racing headlong into a belief in freedom and industry that it doesn’t understand and is sorely unprepared to handle. Alluding to many biblical and philosophic references, Newland constructs a plot and symbolism-driven story. He produces an original story in which readers will come to realise the great journey underlying and connecting all people. Tula’s adventure to learn her destiny leads to her origin, the origin of all people, and the aftermath of free will run amuck. The end of her long walk becomes a sojourn of discovery in an industrypolluted town both morally and financially bankrupt on the road to the place of angels. There, in that place, aptly named Topeth, the reader and Tula confront the truth, faith in oneself, faith in a higher purpose, and ultimately, what it means to abdicate that faith. By Vincent Triola
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by Vanda LLoyd
Available as both a coffee table hardback edition as well as a paperback, ‘Glastonbury Landscapes’ is a work of love by this local writer and photographer. The images are delightful to enjoy - evocatively capturing precious places and treasured views. I found it most enjoyable to read at the pace as though I were reading aloud to others. The photography and verse inspires a sense of peaceful reflection, motivating the reader to connect with a sense of place and time in each location. Time is a perpetual theme, journeying into each place across the seasons is discussed an illustrated throughout. The prose is laced with personal insights, suggestions and memories. I really got a sense of what it would be like to take each walk and watch the view alter as the year progresses. Sunsets are a key theme throughout Vanda’s work and none less than here, where she invites the reader to beautiful spots to watch the light shift. Helpfully mentioning how easy or tricky access might be, Vanda points out convenient benches, along with places to stop and watch the sunset from your car. Glastonbury Landscapes is an ideal complement to Vanda’s books on walking in Glastonbury, and her delightful children’s fiction series - The Lambs of Avalon. lloydbux.wixsite.com/vanda-lloyd By Shoshana Dennis
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Update on Windows 11 Since last month’s article, Windows 11 is now fully released. We have installed it as both upgrades for existing customers and on new computers, and I am happy to report that it has been a great success. Customers are finding it straight forward to use and are not finding any major issues. We provide our own Windows 11 guide for each customer, and this has helped bridge the gap between Windows 10 and 11 features. One issue that we are seeing is that some older computers will not accept Windows 11 without modification, and in some cases, especially for older computers, a complete new system is the best way forward. Should you find yourself in the situation whereby Windows tells you that it will not run on Windows 11, please get in touch, as we may be able to provide a solution. One example is that we can resolve the issue of missing TPM module, and for those when the hardware is not compatible, we offer a smooth migration path from old to new. Please see our advert on this page and get in touch if Windows 11 is of interest. Neil Buzzard, Director, Computer Problem Solutions Ltd, Tel: 07973 536299
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Save fuel, shop local this Christmas! This message was cribbed from the blackboard outside Hansford Butchers in Shipham recently. Another advantage of shopping with small independent shops rather than the big box retailers also gives you opportunities for finding unique and interesting products that are not seen on the high street and don’t cost the earth to be shipped to your door! At Pretty Sitting in Cheddar this Christmas we have loads of unique gifts for sale: handblown glass baubles; table linens made with 100% linen; soy wax candles and diffusers; organic cotton baskets; recycled plastic rugs, throws and cushions and lovely handcrafted products for the home. We also have a range of bespoke furniture for sale including vintage chairs; fabric covered headboards and footstools (made to order). All our products are sustainably sourced, mostly made or designed in the UK by artisans and crafts people and certainly made with love. Come and browse in our Bath Street showroom in Cheddar, opposite the Bath Arms pub. Parking is available at Sainsburys or behind Tescos. Our contact details and our online shop can be found at www.prettysittingvintage.co.uk/shop. We look forward to welcoming you to our lovely new local shop this Christmas.
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Last-minute Christmas Gift Cake Traditionally Christmas cakes are made well in advance but if you haven’t had time try our last-minute version. Because it makes two you can also give one away as a gift, and solve two problems with one recipe!
Makes 2 cakes, each serving 8 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1-1¾ hours depending on oven. Ingredients: 600g good-quality mixed dried fruits 150ml whisky, warmed 150g stem ginger, drained, plus 8 tbsp ginger syrup from the jar 200g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 300g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp mixed spice 200g soft light brown sugar 4 large free-range eggs 2 tbsp milk Finely grated zest of 2 small oranges and 2 lemons 50g ground almonds 150g whole glacé cherries Method: Put the dried fruits in a bowl and pour over the whisky. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the fruit to plump up.
Briefly blend the ginger and its syrup in a mini food processor until finely chopped. Preheat the oven to 160°C/fan140°C/gas 3. Grease and line a 20cm square cake tin. Sift the flour, baking powder and mixed spice into a large bowl and add the rest of the ingredients except the cherries. Beat with a hand-held electric whisk for 2 minutes until pale and fluffy. Fold in the soaked dried fruits and any whisky, the blitzed ginger and the cherries. Spoon into the baking tin and level off. Bake for 1-1¾ hours (this depends very much on your oven. My fan oven is super-quick whereas my mother’s aga is slower). If you’re unsure I recommend you check after an hour then every fifteen minutes after that, until the cake is firm and golden brown. To check, insert a skewer into the centre of the cake. If it comes out clean the cake is cooked. You can cover it loosely with foil after 1 hour if the centre needs more time. This prevents the surface darkening too much. Leave in the tin for 10 minutes, and then remove to a wire rack to cool. Remove a thin slice from all sides of the cake and discard. Cut the cake in half to make 2 rectangles. Top with marzipan and white fondant icing and decorate with a sprig of holly. www.localreach.co.uk | 25
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