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THINKING OF SELLING? If so, have you thought about what you are looking for from your Estate Agent??

Often the obvious answer will be, the best possible price and as quickly as possible. There are a number of factors which will help an estate agent achieve this for a seller. In the main, this will be achieved by using an estate agent who invests heavily, as well as sensibly, in marketing and advertising. Not only to ensure they expose their client’s property as much as possible, but when doing so, to create a huge database of buyers looking for a new home. This approach for you and our other clients will ensure we will always have a huge pool of buyers to turn to at all times.

Charles Barnard Estate Agents is a local family firm specialising in residential sales. We sell all types of residential property, from flats to substantial homes with land. We will even manage an auction for you, if the property warrants it. We embrace modern technology, including professional standards in photography, including drone images when appropriate, floor plans, bespoke brochures and advanced estate agency software. Everything is included at no extra cost within the service we offer.

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We are committed to high levels of customer service and the traditional values you will expect of a well-

LOCAL EXPERT PAGE established firm of estate agents. We do not ‘rely’ on computers or technology and unlike many other estate agents, we see the value in a proactive, personal approach and a need to keep in regular contact with buyers. This ensures purchasers are properly introduced to every property which may suit their needs. Old fashioned matching people to property. In this way, we are proud to be different.

We realise how important communication is, not only when looking for the right buyer for your home, but once a sale has been agreed. Too often estate agents forget how important this is. Your solicitor will be working hard to ensure you are covered legally, whilst we are busy chasing everyone throughout the chain to find a way to help the sale get across the line as quickly and as painlessly as possible.

We are constantly thinking outside the box when looking at other options for advertising. Unlike many larger corporate type firms, our budgets and methods are not restricted. As a family firm we are able to adapt our marketing and advertising to suit a particular property, hopefully your property.

We hope you can see we are committed to doing everything possible to ensure every property is seen by the right person at the right time.

We remind you, all of this is offered on a NO SALE, NO FEE basis. If we are not successful in selling your home, we will not get paid a penny for trying.

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Fruit & Nut Bark – a great gift to make for Christmas Ingredients 75g cup walnuts 450g good white chocolate, finely chopped 75g dried cranberries 75g medium-diced dried apricot Directions Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Using a pencil, draw an 8-by-10-inch rectangle on a piece of parchment paper. Turn the parchment paper over so the pencil mark doesn’t get onto the chocolate and place it on a sheet pan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoy

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Blossom Bathrooms - The very best in Design, Choice and Quality Blossom Bathrooms is an independent, family run bathroom showroom and design studio Based on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills in the picturesque village of Cheddar. We are a husbandand-wife team and have gained our knowledge and experience working over 40 years between us in the bathroom retail, design and manufacturing industry.

Being a small business, we offer a personal service with inspirational ideas supported with a wealth of knowledge from our business experience.

Whatever the size of your space or your budget, we are here to help with anything from product advice to a full bathroom re-design. Everything in our extensive product range is also available to buy separately.

Stop by the showroom to learn more about our services, just for a browse at your own pace or we can also make appointments, and one of us can show you around our brand-new showroom and discuss your project needs in further detail. It showcases a range of modern and traditional products selected by us, that we genuinely believe will be a great addition to your Bathrooms.

We have dedicated our time planning the Showroom providing the very best in design, choice, quality of product, price and service and look forward to welcoming you.

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Grey is the New Black Going grey gracefully A few years ago, I noticed that younger women were dying their hair grey. As a 45-year-old woman the irony was not lost on me.

There I was paying to dye my hair back to its original chestnut while the 23-yearold sitting at the next basin was paying the same to achieve my silver locks. WHY was I doing this?

One of the many downsides of colouring hair is that you have to repeat the process every 3-8 weeks. I was closer to three weekly and was planning my life around my roots. Then there was the expense.

Finally, I was beginning to notice that dyed hair just didn’t look authentic on me. So, I decided to embrace the grey.

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

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

One bonus of being grey is that I have to wash my hair less. Grey hair is naturally drier so whereas before I was washing it every day or every other day, now I usually wash it every three or four days.

Another good recommendation was a specialist ‘purple’ shampoo and conditioner. ‘Don’t freak out when you first see it,’ my hairdresser warned me.

‘It’s very purple, but it will brighten your grey hair and remove yellow tones.’ Then she added, ‘Only use it once a week though or you’ll end up lilac!’ It works like a charm. I love how silver my hair looks when I use it but I’m mindful of her warning.

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

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

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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.

With our comprehensive 12 or 24 month warranty and 365 day coverage you can be assured of a firstclass and personal service from Suttons Stairlifts.

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First Class Retirement Living At Sandford Station Nestled at the foot of the Mendip Hills, Sandford Station is a rural retirement village set in twelve acres of beautiful North Somerset countryside.

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more information and details Step outside your apartment and become part of a friendly and welcomingfor community where you’ll of available properties. have the opportunity to expand your social circles and explore new interests and hobbies.

Sandford Station really does offer the best of both worlds – on-site amenities and activities so you can enjoy a full and active retirement; yet peaceful enough for those days when you just want to sit back and enjoy the tranquillity of the birds singing in the nearby apple orchards.

Sandford Station is owned and operated by the St Monica Trust, a Bristol-basedRegistered charity providing Charity 202151 accommodation, care and support for older people in Bristol and the surrounding counties. Across all of the Trust’s retirement villages and care homes, our commitment to providing older people with the best experience of ageing is as important today as it was for our founders over a century ago.

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hole itself, because this will encourage the new tree to put roots out into the surrounding soil, helping it to establish quickly.

Feeling Fruity Autumn is well advanced and following some brilliant colour, the trees and shrubs have shed most of their leaves. Many of us will have been busy tidying our plots in preparation for winter. However, if you’ve ever fancied growing your own fruit then now is the perfect time to put in a little extra effort.

From now until spring is the best window to plant fruit trees because now is the time that nurseries are selling bare-root trees. ‘Bare-root’ simply means without pots or soil. Bare root trees are cheaper than those grown in pots, but they are quick to establish providing you follow a few simple steps.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your tree should now be fine until spring when we’ll talk about ongoing care.

Happy Gardening,

Winscombe and Sandford Festival and Flags Group - What Next For 2023

Did you enjoy the Jubilee Festival in June in Winscombe? Have you ideas for next year? Please join us at our open evening. Wed 30/11/22 7:00pm The Winscombe Club, 7 Sandford Rd, BS25 1HD. A short AGM will also take place. Contact Alison 07776235435 email alisonparmj@aol.com

Make a date in your diaries: Friday 2nd December from 5.30pm when, as usual, Cheddar will be lit up and buzzing for its much-loved Festive Night! Plenty of shops, restaurants and pubs open with live music, choirs, fairground rides and cave opening with the roads closed to vehicles.

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

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

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

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

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Mortgages – What is happening?

Mortgages – What is happening?

Well what a week it have been since the mini budget, with mortgage rates and products changing by Well what and a week it has been since theconfidence mini budget, with rates and just try and help explain the hour lender and consumer low wemortgage thought we would products changing by the hour andmarket. lender and consumer confidence low we what is actually happening in the thought we would just try and help explain what is actually happening in the market.

Over the last week 40% of all mortgage products have been withdrawn and I hear there will be more, thosethe leftlast have started increase theirproducts rates, this is all duewithdrawn to the ‘SWAPS’ Over week 40% to of all mortgage have been and rate, this is basically the in those whichleft lenders with each Iinterbank hear therelending will berate more, have trade/swap started to increase theirother. rates, The this rate in September had a is all due to the ‘SWAPS’if rate, this is basically interbank lending rate in and highs of less than 1% highest rate of 5.670% you compare that to the Jan 22 with a rate of 1.275% which lenders trade/swap withrate eachofother.

Theisrate in September had ayou highest ratewhy of 5.670% if you in 2021.

If a lender has a fixed 3.5% but being charged 5.670% can see they started compare that to Jan 22 with a rate of 1.275% and highs of less than 1% in 2021.

If a lender has a fixed to pull those products quickly as it costs them to give you that mortgage of 3.5%. rate of 3.5% but is being charged 5.670% you can see why they started to pull those products quickly as it costs them to give you that mortgage of 3.5%.

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This means if you are on a lenders Standard Variable Rate (SVR) by Jun next year your monthly payment This means if you are on a lenders Standard Variable Rate (SVR) by Jun next year your monthly on a £200,000 mortgage over 25 years could increase by £386 per month. So, what can you do? If payment onaaSVR £200,000 mortgage over 25toyears could by will £386 per month.

So, what can you you are on you can look to switch a fixed rateincrease now, that ensure your monthly payments do?

If you are on a SVR you can look to switch to a fixed rate now, that will ensure your monthly do not move during the initial fixed period, there are other considerations you need to think of when paymentsto doanot move the initial fixed arehome? other considerations need to think switching fixed rate,during how long you will stayperiod, in yourthere current will you need toyou move during the fixed period? do you any changes to your circumstances If you move to a fixed rate of when switching to have a fixed rate, how long you will stay in yourcoming currentup? home? will you need to move then you be tied in todo early charges.to your circumstances coming up? If you move to a during thewill fixed period? yourepayment have any changes fixed rate then you will be tied in to early repayment charges. If you have a fixed rate coming to an If you have a fixed rate coming to an end in the next few months, speak to your lender and see if you end secure in the next few months, speak to speak your lender and see advisor if you can secure a product and can a product transfer and also to a mortgage to see if there are anytransfer better deals also speak to a mortgage advisor to see if there are any better deals available to you, remember available to you, remember Mortgage Advisors who offer whole of market mortgage advise will have Mortgage Advisors who than offeryour whole of market advise havedeal, access moreMoney products access to more products current lendermortgage so could get you awill better call to Liberty on 01275 244360 forlender a no obligation chat. than your current so could get you a better deal, call Liberty Money on 01275 244360 for a no obligation chat.

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Space Invaders How technology developed for space has appeared on Earth Space has been in the news a lot recently. From the Mars Rover to the James Webb telescope, we’ve marvelled at amazing images. In the 50th year since man last walked on the moon NASA is once again preparing a Lunar mission. It all seems far removed from our everyday lives, but did you know that some 2000 or more inventions that we use on Earth every day were actually invented by NASA? Here are my favourites: Memory foam - Oh how I love my memory foam mattress and bike seat, and development of the ‘Tempur’ material used was NASA-funded.

Engineers wanted to create better shock-absorbing aircraft seats for test pilots.

Infrared thermometers - Ubiquitous throughout the first COVID outbreak, the technology was developed by the space agency, to gauge the temperature of distant cosmic objects.

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Scratch resistant lens coatings – These were around before NASA got involved, but they were a bit ‘meh’. NASA developed a diamond-like carbon coating and used it to improve the scratchresistance of sensitive instruments by as much as 10 times. RayBan then decided to apply the technology to their lenses to create tough and super cool sunspecs.

Comfortable running shoes - After inventing a rubber moulding process for astronaut helmets, NASA engineers applied the same technology to shoes. It allowed for the creation of shock absorbers in the soles, and these have now become a common feature in running shoes.

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Live the life you deserve If you thought bathing safely and stylishly wasn’t possible, think again Picture the scene, it’s the end of the day. Your body feels tired and your mind is ready for some downtime. You imagine what it would feel like to climb into a warm, soothing bath and let you cares melt away. Then a niggling doubt takes hold. Last time you had a bath you had to call your partner to help you get out.

Maybe it won’t happen this time. So, you run a bath anyway thinking this time you’ll be ok. But can you enjoy your bath with those doubts in your mind?

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

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

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

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Browns…Your local family business at your service Being a family business, we know what is important when it comes to your domestic appliances and taking care of them. And at this time of flux we want you to know that you can trust us to be here when something happens. We have been in business for 38 years and have seen a lot of changes. But one thing we know has not changed is that we all want good customer service and businesses we can trust. So, for us each customer is special and unique. We believe that is why customers come back to us again and again and recommend us to friends and family.

We don’t all need the same size drum in our washing machine, but we all want something reliable and economical to run. With our expert knowledge you know that we will be honest about the reliability and performance. We will make sure you know how to use your new machine before we leave you, and we are always on the phone if you get stuck. The same will apply to any other appliance you buy from us – washer dryer, tumble dryer, dishwasher, oven, cooker, hob, freezer, fridge, or fridge freezer.

When you call us for a repair, after diagnosing the fault, we will discuss the repair with you. Apart from the obvious instant repairs like clearing a blockage, the decision is all yours, and you can trust us to be honest in our advice. Whilst we do hold some popular spares in stock, we generally order any spare parts once you have given us the go ahead. This cuts down on waste and helps us maintain our aim to be as eco friendly as possible, whilst guaranteeing you get the right spare first time.

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Football Crazy Get your World Cup footie facts here to play soccer. So as part of their winning bid for hosting the World Cup, Qatar agreed to stage the tournament in November and December, where typical temperatures are a more comfortable 21-26 degrees.

The winning team is awarded the World Cup Trophy.

Although team gets to enjoy celebrating and being photographed with the trophy after the final, they don’t get to take it away with them. They are sent home with a replica. The current Jules Rimet trophy has been presented to winning teams since 1970.

It is made of 18-carat gold and weighs in at 13.5 pounds (just over 6Kg). At the inception of the tournament in 1930 FIFA decided that if any nation won three finals, they would be given the trophy to keep. In 1970 Brazil achieved this feat when they defeated Italy in the final in Mexico, so the trophy was presented to the Brazilian Sports Confederation.

It was placed on display on the third floor of the CBF offices in Rio. 13 years later on the night of 19th of December, the security guard was overpowered by a group of thieves and the trophy disappeared. It has never been found.

It can’t have escaped your notice that we are in the midst of the World Cup Fever! So here are a few World Cup facts for footie novices and experts alike.

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

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

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The Repair Shop As upholsterers we can turn our hands to many “odd jobs”. In our workshop this week we have several interesting items including a treasured wooden sewing box made by a customer’s father, now deceased, with a damaged leather pad; a handmade blanket box upholstered by a customer’s mother year’s ago, that has seen better days; bar stool seats, mismatched footstools and a broken car door handle for a customer’s pride and joy. All these items have real sentimental value to our customers, and they don’t want to lose them.

Our curtain making team also turn their hands to repairs and alterations. Customers moving house often ask us to alter their old curtains and blinds to fit new windows, thus saving them some money.

We also inter-line curtains to increase insulation and cut down on customer’s energy bills.

Repairing old and treasured items is kind to our hearts and kind to our planet. So, before you decide that you need to buy new, think about repairing, restoring and reloving!

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Place the treacle, golden syrup, sugar and butter into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat gently until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat.

Allow to cool a little then beat in the milk and the egg.

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

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As Christmas fast approaches there is great excitement in the Slimming World groups in Cheddar and Churchill. Cathy and Mary are welcoming new and rejoining members every week. Members that want to get healthier, fitter and make changes to their eating habits for life! At Slimming World we help members understand that Food Optimising is fully flexible and tailorable to every member, so whether you want simple and speedy meal ideas, dishes to suit particular dietary needs or low cost recipes that everyone in your family will love, at Slimming World we tick every box.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A Good Read The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki This is the most beautiful and unusual book I have read for a while. With themes of love, family, grief, mental health, and substance abuse it sounds heavy, but be assured that though the book is heavy at 548 pages, the story is not.

The Book actually narrates the novel. The Book is a character in its own right and interacts with Benny directing him to be the hero of his own story. They even disagree over how to tell the family’s back story, particularly when it comes to his mother’s sex life.

Benny Oh is a 14-year-old boy whose father dies in an unfortunate accident.

Benny and his mother Annabelle grieve in their different ways. Annabelle begins to hoard while Benny starts to hear the voices of the objects in his home speak to him; the socks which want to be with their partner and books which want to be organised on the shelf. Benny find this constant noise unsettling and intrusive and retreats to the library where all the things use their quiet voices, and where he meets some wonderful off-grid characters who provide a moving insight into mental ill-health.

Infused with warmth and wisdom the novel has some great characters, like the landlady’s evil son who is hell bent on evicting Benny and Annabelle, and a Marie Kondo character who Anabelle appeals to for help, shining a light on how our relationships are impacted by the importance we give to material belongings and the clutter we allow in our lives.

Ozeki blurs the line between Benny’s hallucinations and the reality of The Book. Do the objects really talk to him?

This is an enchanting and highly original novel. I read it then listened to the audio book, narrated by Kerry Shale, which I have to say was even better!

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ColourFence Fencing, built to last for at least 25 years!

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.

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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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Royal Air Forces Association Mid-somerset Branch – Future Programme Royal Air Forces Mid-Somerset Branch held a General Branch Meeting on 3rd October at the Street Inn when members discussed the forward programme for 2023 and the Branch responses and inputs to the Association Annual Conference held on 21 – 23 October; this was followed by a Pub Lunch. The future programme will continue as follows:.

Monday 7th November - General Branch Meeting 11:00am for 11:15am at the Street Inn, 1 - 3 Somerton Road,Street, BA16 0DR. There will be a Branch Meeting followed by a presentation “An Ordinary Wartime Airman 1942 to 1945” and then an optional Pub Lunch.

Saturday 17th December – Branch Christmas Lunch 12:15pm for 12:45pm at Wells Golf Club, Blackheath Lane, Wells, BA5 3DS. Members will assemble for drinks in the bar prior to a traditional Christmas two-course lunch; full details, menu and costs will be available soon and published in the December edition.

All events are open to Branch Members, RAFA Members from other Branches, Current and ExRAF Service Personnel (Including RAF Reserves), and Members of the “RAF Family”. Please contact the Branch via e-mail rafa.midsomerset@gmail. com or tel to Secretary 01458-224057 for further information.

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01934 268346 ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

BOILERS

Puzzle Solutions

CCTV

• CCTV installations Offering 4 years warranty

• Security systems Design and install

• WiFi networking

In partnership with

Over 20 years experience

• VoIP Phone systems Cloud based communications

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 01934 312171 CHIMNEY SWEEPS

LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z DOORS

Chimney Sweep & Stove Installation • Power sweeping • Birds nest removal • CCTV inspections • Stove servicing • Fully insured

07790 958616 DRAINAGE

CURTAINS

Curtains, Cushions & Roman Blinds Made to measure with your fabric

Style and Colour Advice • Free Measuring Service Alteration/Remodel of Existing Curtains Clothes Alterations • 20 Years Experience

Rebecca Joce: 07843

COMMERCIAL • DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL

055627 / 01934 843 807

www.curtainsinsomerset.me.uk

4 Fair Hill, Shipham BS25 1TH

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DIY Cheddars First & Finest DIY store

W.C Maunders

01934 742590 www.wcmaunders.co.uk 34 Barrows Road, Cheddar, BS27 3AY

01278 555074

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS AND SALES

Emergency drain unblocking Treatment Plant installations CCTV Surveys Home Buyer Surveys Drainage Inspections Drain Lining Soak away installations

01173 790966 / 01934 404966 info@andersonsdrainage.co.uk www.andersonsdrainage.co.uk

Free Quotations • Competitive Prices

Domestic Appliance Sales and Repairs

01934 517657 Freestanding and integrated appliance specialists Local family business established 36 years All work insured and guaranteed

Browns Domestic Appliances Ltd

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LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z DRIVEWAYS

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01934 312171 ELECTRICIANS CONTINUED

20% OFF all confirmed bookings until the end of November 2022

All works guaranteed No job too big or small

Specialising in…

Resin bound & bonded driveways Stone Paving • Block Paving • Tarmac Drop kerbs • Landscaping • General building Check out our 4.7 star rating on

01934 886699

Call us for a FREE, no obligation quote

Tel:

01934 265371

www.stonewaypaving.co.uk

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Calling all businesses!

LocalReach is delivered every month

by ROYAL Mail to 111,133 homes & businesses.

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GARAGE SERVICES

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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Domestic, Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural 07917 674554 leeflynn@live.com

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07398 926323

MOT’s, Diagnostics, Servicing, Repairs RSWAUTOCARE@GMAIL.COM Winscombe | BS25 1JF

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01934 312171 GARDEN MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES

LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z LANDSCAPING

Landscapes West

Our team of landscapers can provide all aspects of landscaping services for any type and size of project

Landscapes & design • Patios & fencing • Block paving • Building work Grass cutting • Gravelling • Paving • Turfing • Tree work • Digger hire Digger and driver available • Driveways & patios cleaned Drives tarmacked • Garden clearance

Whatever your landscaping needs, contact us for a free quote

GIACOMO TOGNA MARCONE dry stone walling, paving + patio restoration

07759 477660

giacomo90.gt@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/giacomowalling

T: 01934 732873 • M: 07557 041472 E: landscapeswest@outlook.com

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LocalReach is delivered every month

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY

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DETOX AND FEEL AMAZING WITH COLON HYDROTHERAPY

10% OFF first consultation and initial treatment using code HYDRO10*

Weight-loss aid | Improve digestion | Improve complexion Strengthen immune system | Rids bloating | Improves allergies Helps with chronic fatigue | And more…

07914 636958

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JEWELLERY

Jewellery Design & Manufacture Remodelling of Jewellery Jewellery & Watch Repairs Pre-owned Jewellery Purchases In-house Workshop

01934 843943

e: frank@carombajewellers.com w: carombajewellers.com 14 Woodborough Rd, Winscome. BS25 1AD

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LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01934 312171

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

PLUMBING & HEATING CONTINUED

Chapple Interiors

Mike Blackmore & Son

Professional Interior & Exterior Decorating Service

SMALL WORKS SPECIALIST

Over 25 years experience • Approved member of ‘ICI Dulux Select’ • ‘Trust Mark’ approved tradesmen Wallpaper hanging specialists • Domestic, Commercial and Insurance work • Competitive free quotes Call: 01278 785678 or 07736 321416 Chapple04@hotmail.com www.chappleinteriors.co.uk

Independent Local Plumber • • • •

Leaking & Replacement Taps Toilets not Flushing Ball-Valves Washing Machines & Sanitary Ware Installed • Drains, Toilets & Sinks Unblocked

Tel: 01934

824888

NO VAT

• Painting & Decorating • Property renovation advice • Knowledge and experience in period properties • Property staging prior to sale & more…

Travis Lapworth

07449316651 R.Spittal Decorating

30 years experience | External and internal work Attention to detail | Wallpapering and restoration work

Free quotations

Contact 07904 421 631 Email richspittal@gmail.com

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PLUMBING & HEATING

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Winscombe ––––– PROPERTY––––– M ain

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24 HOUR EMERGENCY CALL OUT* *Subject to availability Kitchens, bathrooms and ~ ~ shower room installations ~ All work guaranteed ~ ~ Over 45 years experience ~ ~ References available ~ ~ Resident in Winscombe for over 35 years ~ ~ Fully insured ~

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CONTINUED

STOVES

Property Maintenance

Multi Fuel Stoves

Fencing • Plumbing & heating House clearance • Guttering General building No job too big or small FREE No Obligation Quote call Stuart

07894 323115

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Supplied & Fitted from £1250 ECOSY Purefire Curve 5kw A+ Energy Rated

Prices exclude any additional building works

Call Dave on

07790 958616 5 Year Guarantee

WOODBURNING STOVES • Wood burning stoves • Chimneys • Fireplaces • Fully Insured

REMOVALS

CALL KEITH 07860 449484 ka-plumbing@btconnect.com SEWING

Qualified Seamstress

For all alterations including Special Occasion wear call…

Judie 07929 554473 | Compton Bishop SKIP HIRE

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TREE SURGEONS

Providing a waste recycling service Fully licensed & compliant Commercial & Domestic

01749 678279 / 07721 415677

H OAK ILL

email@cheddarskips.plus.com www.cheddarandwellsskips.co.uk

TREE SURGEONS

SOLICITORS

TV AERIALS

20% off all Wills with this advert!

Divorce & Finances, Will Writing, Powers of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts Offices in Weston-Super-Mare and Winscombe Remote appointments and home visits available

01934 641191 www.asflsolicitors.co.uk

& GROUNDS CARE

• All aspects of tree/hedge work • Stump grinding • Specialist work undertaken including fruit trees & bamboo removal • Suppliers of wood chip, wood mulch & logs Full site clearance Fully qualified & insured Free quote • 24 Hour call out

01934 265381

Weston Aerials

Russell Chilcott (Family Business Est 1959)

DIGITAL TV AERIAL & FREESTAT INSTALLATIONS TV MOUNTING, RETUNES & SETUP

07721 511 314 • 01934 622 143 6 The Crescent, Worlebury Hill, WSM. BS22 9SR

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SOLD

…in the last month!

How is your agent doing?

D L SO Just a selection of properties sold by Laurel & Wylde in the last month. For a free valuation of your property, please call:

01934 742966 / 01934 710222 / 01278 785 900 www.laurelandwylde.co.uk 2c Bath Street, Cheddar. BS27 3AA The Borough, Wedmore. BS28 4EB 5 High Street, Burnham on Sea. TA8 1NX