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Somerset Art Weeks Saturday 24th September until Sunday 9th October: Artists across Somerset will be responding to the theme of ‘Sanctuary’ for this year’s Somerset Art Weeks, with exhibitions, events and group shows returning after last year’s postponed Festival event.

More than 300 artists will be hosting exhibitions and events in over 100 venues, including loft spaces, tithe barns, stables, museums, churches, farms, libraries, as well as an abbey and a prison!

Members of Somerset Art Works, commissioned artists and bursary winning artists will be showcasing new work, giving local people and visitors to the county the opportunity to discover high quality shows and exhibitions in unique and inspiring locations across the county.

The Somerset Art Weeks Guide is now available in cultural centres, libraries and Tourist Information Points across Somerset and beyond, so visitors can see what’s on, who is taking part and start planning their visits. There is also an Art Weeks page on the Somerset Art Works website with an online version of the Guide, interactive map and event calendar as well as a list of Guide stockists, and the Somerset Art Weeks App will be available to download from September. somersetartworks.org.uk

Winscombe Folk Club - “Hitting the rhythm”

Tuesday 27th September, 25th October and 22nd November: Formed as a result of a fund-raising concert for the Ukraine Appeal in April 2022, Winscombe Folk Club is now settling into its rhythm.

Every fourth Tuesday of the month in Winscombe Club, 7 Sandford Road. The Club exists to provide a friendly and supportive audience to new performers and established acts alike. Music in all genres is welcomed and poetry too in a respectful attentive acoustic environment. It is an open mic without the PA. Do come along to see what we are all about and maybe join in – either way you will be most welcome. Entrance is only £2. Doors open at 7:30pm and music will start at 8:00pm till 10:30pm approx.

For further information call Nigel on 07551 197 685 or email winscombefolkclub@gmail.com or see our Facebook page - just search for Winscombe Folk Club. 2022 dates are 27th Sept, 25th Oct 22nd Nov.

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Hallowe’en Howlers…or Not? Graeme Robertson, OvenGleamers A bit of fun this month from OvenGleamers – do you know which of these are true or which are not, i.e., Howlers?!

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The hydrochloric acid of the human digestive process is so strong a corrosive that it easily can eat its way through a cotton handkerchief and even through iron. But it does not endanger the walls of the stomach, which are protected by a film of sticky mucus (yuk!). Howler? No this is true!

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One of the first things we learned in a Chemistry lab is how to light a Bunsen burner, a gas burner used to heat solutions of chemicals. The eminent German chemist Robert W. Bunsen invented the Bunsen burner. Howler? Yes…Robert W Bunsen did not invent it, he merely popularized its use.

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Most plant pollen is highly inflammable. It will ignite and explode when placed on an extremely hot surface. In the early days of modern theatre, artificial lightning was produced by throwing pollen grains of the club moss onto a hot shovel. Howler? No, it’s not.

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Human skulls have been used as drinking cups throughout history. Cro-Magnon (the first early modern) man scraped away muscles and flesh and hacked off and smooth the lower portion of the skull. (It is not known whether these skulls belonged to revered ancestors or hated enemies.) In the Middle Ages, the skulls of saints were used as drinking cups on ceremonial occasions. Lord Byron served wine to his visitors in Newstead Abbey in a human skull that he found in the cloisters there. A Howler or Not? Not.

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A Blast From The Past! Open Day At Westbury Quarry Saturday 1st October: 10.30am-3.30pm. Family fun, geology walks, abseiling, wildlife walks & talks, raffle to blow up a car! Stancombe Lane, Westbury-subMendip, Wells, BA5 1HT. Come and investigate this former limestone quarry and now haven for wildlife, fascinating prehistoric cave finds and geology.

Raffle to blow up a car with Alford Technology midday £2.50. Geo walks with Geologist Dr Peter Hardy. Bristol Dinosaur Project, Mendip Cavers, Prehistoric Cave bones. Children’s activities including bug hunts, pebble painting, fossils, dinosaur trail and lots more for all ages. Car parking £5 per car in quarry & Refreshments all day.

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Command from 1944 to 1945. The Branch then held its Annual Battle of Britain Service on Sunday 18th September at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Shepton Mallet followed by wreath-laying at the town Cenotaph. The future programme will continue as follows:.

Monday 3rd October: 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 and optional Pub Lunch.

Book: www.mendiphillsaonb.org.uk/events/

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.

Jumble, Rumble, Upcycle - Winscombe Community Association

All events are open to Branch Members, RAFA Members from other Branches, Current and Ex-RAF Service Personnel (Including RAF Reserves), and Members of the “RAF Family”.

Saturday 1st October: Starts at 2:00pm at Winscombe Community Centre, Sandford Road.

Everyone needs a bargain in the Autumn!

Please contact the Branch via e-mail rafa. midsomerset@gmail.com or tel to Secretary 01458-224057 for further information.

Donations of jumble may be brought to the Community Centre from 9:30am.

Proceeds in aid of Winscombe Community Centre.

For more information ring 07821 700634.

Men Get Cooking!

Monday 3rd October: Churchill Methodist is pleased to open bookings for the next course of Men Get Cooking! workshops (BS25 5NG). With experienced tutor, Jacquelene Seel, this small group of men will build basic skills and cook their choice of a tasty dinner to take home each week.

The six, weekly 2-hour sessions begin Friday 4 November 9.30am and cost £42; special diets are no problem. For details, please call 01934 844134.

Royal Air Forces Association MidSomerset Branch – Future Programme Royal Air Forces Mid-Somerset Branch resumed its 2022 programme with a Late Summer Lunch on 5th September at Wells Golf Club; this was also a centenary celebration of a Branch Member who flew Wellington and Catalina.aircraft in Coastal

Axbridge Royal British Legion Tuesday 4th October: The Axbridge Branch of the British Legion will be meeting as usual on the first Tuesday of the month, which will be the 4th October at 11.00am in The Lamb Inn, Axbridge. The talk entitled The Silk Road will be given by Ian Williamson.

If you think that this is something of interest make your way to The Lamb and find out. You can be sure of a very warm welcome. Visitors are always welcome. If you require further information contact Chairman Shirley Scane at shirley.rosser4@yahoo. co.uk, phone 01934 732630 or contact Secretary Brian Winder on 01278 785696.

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Tuesday 4th October: Weston Choral will begin rehearsals for its 2022-23 season at All Saints’ Church BS23 2NL on Tuesday October 4th at 7.30pm. This friendly mixed voice choir can trace its history back for over a century and has had several incarnations in that time. There is no audition and the Society would welcome new singers aged 14+ in all voice ranges. There is no membership fee for students in full time education and further information can be found on its website www.westonchoralsociety.org.uk

Thursday 6th and 20th October: The full programme of events restarted after the Summer break, on September 1st with the first new season Speaker Meeting, quickly followed on the 15th September by the monthly Coffee Morning. Things now continue apace with the next Speaker Meeting returning to Cheddar Village Hall on 6th October and starting at 2.00 pm. This is again followed by the Coffee Morning on 20th October, also in the Village Hall from 10.00 - 11.30 am. There will now be an opportunity for all you Jigsaw Puzzle lovers to obtain an ‘exchange puzzle’ at the Coffee Mornings, where Sue Davey will have a table offering 500 and 1000 piece puzzles to choose from. It is not essential to bring ‘one to get one’, but if you do have (complete) puzzles you no longer want, they can be donated for someone else to enjoy. Do come along if you can and see what’s on offer, get all the latest news and most importantly make new friends or meet old ones and generally enjoy a very convivial morning.

An innovation for the next concert is that will be on the afternoon of Saturday January 28th rather than during the dark winter evening. Please come and join us as a singer on October 4th or if you prefer to be a member of our audience come on January 28th. Singers are also welcome at our next Singing Day at St Mark’s Church, Worle, BS22 7PW on Saturday November 19th when we will be enjoying Great British Anthems under the direction of David Ogden. Further details of all Weston Choral’s activities are on the website.

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Antiques valuation Day - Isle of Wedmore Bowls Club Friday 7th October: Even though several games were postponed in August due to the extreme heat, one game had to be abandoned due to a waterlogged green! However, the Wedmore bowlers performed splendidly during the month with a string of excellent wins culminating in the Semi-final victory over favourites Ashcombe Crusaders. Congratulations to Ladies Triples Day winners Janet Wilcox, Pat Jenkin and Trish Newell and Men’s Triples Day winners Terry Simpson, Poul Janaway and Phil Hunt.

Our next big social event is on Friday October 7th from 9am-4pm when we host an Antiques valuation Day with club sponsors Cooper and Tanner Estate Agents and Auctioneers. To be a part of our fantastic club check out our new website: www.isleofwedmorebowlsclub.org. We would love to meet you.

Save the Children Lunches Friday 7th and 21st October, 4th and 18th November and 2nd December: SAVE THE CHILDREN lunches will be served in the Shipham village hall at 12.30 pm on Friday 7th and 21st October, 4th and 18th November and 2nd December. Do come and join us for soup, cheese, biscuits, pickles, homemade biscuits, tea, or coffee for £4.50pp pay at the door.

All profits will go to the SAVE THE CHILDREN charity.

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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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Shipham W.I Monday 10th October: We meet in the George Thiery Room in Shipham Village Hall on the second Monday of the month at 7.30 pm. On Monday 10th October Belinda Hill a local lady who teaches different forms of exercise, will show us ways of keeping fit. Everyone is welcome, refreshments are provided.

For more information please contact Lyn Wood 01934 843620 or Anita Townsend 01934 842524.

Axbridge District Trefoil Guild Tuesday 11th October: The next meeting of the Guild will be on the second Tuesday of the month, which is 11th October. This takes place in the Catholic Church Rooms, Cheddar at 2.00pm. There will be a talk about the Air Ambulance followed by tea and biscuits. As there will be no cost for the talk there will be a bucket for individual donations so please come with your small change.

To get any further information about this event or to find about the Trefoil Guild contact Sue Wild at swild34@hotmail.com, she will be delighted to hear from you.

Music Matters Tuesday 11th and 25th October: ‘Music Matters’ is a group of people coming together from the local community to share and enjoy an afternoon of song and music. A friendly social gathering to sing, chat and catch-up with a tea or coffee. Open to anyone who is living with memory impairment or feels a sense of isolation. We meet alternate Tuesday afternoons at Axbridge Town hall from 2:30pm 3:45pm. For further information please do get in touch if you are interested or know someone who may benefit. Facilitated by Maureen Campbell, a trained ‘Singing for the Brain’ facilitator and Movement Psychotherapist. Telephone 07894099031 or email mhc.dance4change@hotmail.co.uk

Winscombe WI Wednesday 12th October: You are invited to join us at `The Church Centre’, Winscombe on Wednesday, 12th October (7.00pm for 7.30pm start) when our friendly group will learn about the valuable work of the Avon Fire & Rescue Service. The talk will be given

by Luke Lyons. Refreshments will be available and we look forward to seeing you then.

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Quiz Night - Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary Friday 14th October: Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary is this year celebrating 30 years since they opened their doors to abandoned, unwanted and abused animals. Come help them celebrate this special anniversary with a FUN QUIZ NIGHT on Friday 14 October 2022 at Long Ashton Community Centre starting at 7.30pm. Teams of 4 cost £10. There will be a bar, raffle, fun & games, tombola, cakes and snack food (including pre orders of either wine, French cider or non alcoholic drink with cheese, crackers and grape platters). Tickets available from the Holly Hedge shop in Nailsea or from contacting HHedgeevents@gmail.com or telephone 07989 945980.

Calling all Quizzers Saturday 15th October. The St Leonards Day Quiz is back - at Shipham Village Hall, on Saturday 15th October at 7:00pm sharp, including a delicious Ploughman’s Supper. A great atmosphere, with a multitude of interesting questions, to keep the grey cells active. Plus a bar to fuel the memories. £6 per head - Teams of 6. First come first served. Limited to 18 teams. Booking Forms, available now. Contact Jill Smith by email jillsmithshipham@gmail.com or 01934 842291.

Common Ground. An exhibition by Robin Gray and Ceris Jones at the Wells and Mendip Museum - Free entry Wednesday 19th until Saturday 20th October: Wedmore artist, Robin Gray is joining Garstang, Lancashire artist Ceris Jones for an exhibition at the Wells and Mendip Museum called Common Ground. Both artists are well known for their pictures relating to caving and cave exploration and are both members of ISSA, The International Society for Spelaeological Art. However, in this exhibition they will share the common ground of landscapes and high mountains, still life both set up and found, life drawing, and abstract art. Both artists have spent many years teaching and have combined being teachers with working as professional artists. (Robin was Director of Art and Drama at Shapwick School and currently acts as tutor to the Draycott Art Club).

This exhibition will show Paintings, drawings, and Prints. Works will be both framed and as mounted work in the browsers. They will be at the museum to talk to visitors an aspect of the exhibition which they both enjoy immensely.

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Shipham and District Gardening Club Future events to be held at 7.30pm in the Village Hall (BS25 1SG).

Thursday 20th October: David Austin Roses - A new style of rose - Mervyn Reed Thursday 17th November: The Gardens at the National Trust Tyntesfield since 2002 - Paul Evans Head Gardener Members and Visitors welcome.

Pre-loved Table Top Sale - Sandford Village Hall Saturday 22nd October: 9:00am to 1:00pm. If you wish to sell items you can book a table for £5.

Please contact: Martin Newman tel 07943 561288, Pat Gould: tel 07814 242654. Everyone is welcome – meet up with friends for a coffee and cakes.

RNLI Winscombe & District Branch Plant & Garden Jumble Sale Saturday 22nd October: RNLI Winscombe & District Branch will hold an “Autumn Plant & Garden Jumble Sale” from 10:00am to 12:00 noon on Saturday 22nd October at the Winscombe Community Centre 11 Sandford Road BS25 1JA. Stalls will include a full range of bulbs and winter plants; Garden Jumble including patio items and tubs; Garden & Domestic tools; and Guest Stalls plus a few new ideas all at “Give-Away” prices. Contact Allan Cooper by e-mail allan.coop@tiscali.co.uk or tel 01934-842954 or Tina Joyce by e-mail meejlfh@gmail.com or tel 01934-842304 for more details. Branch members will collect any items donated for this sale ahead of the date.

Cheddar Vale Lions Club getting ready to Jumble Saturday 22th October: It is now time to resurrect the Jumble Sales in Cheddar since the last one was held in February 2020. The next Jumble Sale will be held in Cheddar Village Hall on Saturday 22 October 2022.

We are looking for good condition and clean clothing, household items, small toys, etc. Please do not just leave any items at the door, we need items that can be resold, particularly in these difficult times. There will be Lion members on the door to take your Items that can be delivered to the Hall on the day (no electrical items please) from 12 noon to 1;30 pm, so they can be sorted ready for the opening at 2pm. There is an entrance fee of 50p.

Refreshments will be available.

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In the past, Cheddar Vale Lions have raised a good amount at these events in aid of their charitable work in the local community. Please come along and support us. If you need any information or assistance, please call 0345 833 7402 or email information@cheddarvalelions.org.uk

Isle of Wedmore Society

Thursday 27th October: Our October meeting will take place in the Masonic Hall at 7.30pm. The speaker will be our well traveled Society Member, Lester Durston and his talk will be titled ‘The rough road to Lhasa (Tibet).’ Members free, visitors £4 with free tea/coffee afterwards.

Contact Ian Tomes on 01934 710390.

Mendip Rocks! Festival of Geology running throughout October The annual Mendip Rocks! festival of Geology celebrates the fascinating rocks that make up the magnificent Mendip Hills. It provides unique opportunities to experience how the geology shaped our past and how it continues to influence the landscape and wildlife of this area of outstanding natural beauty. There are a wide range of exciting events to enjoy, including family fossil fun days, guided walks, specialist geology lectures, and escorted tours of working quarries. There is something for everyone. For a full programme of festival events and more information on how to book, please visit: www.mendiphillsaonb.org.uk/events/ www.facebook.com/MendipRocks/

Wedmore Friends of Weston Hospicecare - Big Drop

Saturday 5th November: 9.30am – 12.30pm at Wedmore First School. Please bring anything that you would like to donate to the Weston Hospicecare and we will then transport it to the Hub in Weston Super Mare where it will be sold to raise funds for the Weston Hospicecare. If you are a Gift Aider for the Hospice please bring your number with you.

Books, CD’s, clothes in good condition, toys, electrical goods, gardening tools, sports equipment, baby equipment, clothes and toys, in fact we will take almost anything EXCEPT YOUR RUBBISH. Furniture can be sent to the hub privately if you ring 01934 621571 and they will collect on a date convenient to you.

We reserve the right to refuse to take things which we consider are not of a good enough standard to handle.

Shirley Wederell, Chair of Wedmore Friends of Weston Hospicecare. 01934 712089.

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Are your devices up to date?

With recent news that Apple devices could be exploited by hackers, we felt it a timely reminder to check if your computers, phones and tablets are fully up to date. Without these updates, devices could be at risk, even if they have up to date anti-virus software, so by manually checking and making sure all updates are installed, this will help keep your devices secure.

For Apple phones and tablets: Click Settings > General > Software Update – the latest update at the time of writing is iOS 15.6.1 so please update to this or a newer update if available. For older devices that cannot be updated, it would be wise to consider replacing them, as they could be a security risk, and are likely not performing particularly well.

For Apple computers: The current MacOS is called “Catalina” (also likely to be replaced in September) - From the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose “About This Mac”. This will display the name of the operating system. If it does not show Catalina, you can usually update via the App Store App by searching for Catalina. Please note that not all Macs will update to the latest MacOS, especially those over 7 years old, but there will still be minor updates available via the “Software Update” button within the “About this Mac” screen.

For Android phones and tablets: Open up your phone’s settings app, near the bottom tap System > System Update and install any updates that are shown as available.

For Window computers: Click the Start Button, then Settings, then Windows Update. You should install any mentioned updates and restart when prompted, then re-visit the same screen to see if there are any further updates. For any computers not running Windows 11, we strongly suggest upgrading.

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Across 6. Who regulates mortgage advisors (9-7-9) 10. What does LTV stand for (4-2-5) 11. Payment for building use (4) 12. Formal document issued by the lender to the borrower to confirm that they are happy to lend the agreed amount (5-6) 14. Who is the governor of the Bank of England (6-6) 15. What does APR stand for (6-10-4) 16. Who sets the UK base rate (4-2-7)

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Shipham Players To Perform Improbable Fiction by Alan Ayckbourn Friday 11th and Saturday 12th November: Shipham Players next production is the comedy ‘Improbable Fiction’ by Alan Ayckbourn. Improbable Fiction is Alan Ayckbourn’s 69th play and is about Pendon Writers’ Circle who are having collective writers’ block, but an interruption by a young woman unleashes their imaginations - with surprising results!

One of the major inspirations for the play was Alan Ayckbourn’s experiences with a writing group for whom he had given a talk. It becoming increasingly obvious to the playwright that very little writing was taking place and that it was more a social gathering. Despite its challenging prop and technical demands, it is one of the most performed plays Alan Ayckbourn has written since 2000 by amateur drama companies in the UK.

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This amateur production of “Improbable Fiction” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. On behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Winscombe & District u3a Mondays: We meet at Winscombe Community Centre, Sandford Road, Winscombe, BS25 1HP. Coffee mornings: First Monday of the month, 10.00am - 12noon (except bank holidays and August).

Speaker meetings: Third Monday of the month, 2.00pm for tea/coffee, followed by visiting speaker.

Visiting speakers cover a wide variety of topics.

(Except on bank holidays and August).

The performances of this entertaining play will be held on Thursday 10th November, Friday 11th November and Saturday 12th November 2022 in Shipham Village Hall.

Interest Groups: There are 19 interest groups each run by a u3a member who has knowledge, skills or interest in a particular subject.

Tickets priced at £10 will go on sale on Saturday 17th September from our website at www.shiphamplayers.org.uk

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Walking Cricket - Over 50’s Tuesdays: 12:30pm - 2:00pm at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, Hutton Moor Road, BS22 8LY. DO get active, DO get social, Do have fun, just DON’T RUN! To book visit www.somersetcricketfoundation.org/ community-programmes/walking-cricket/ £2.00 to 50+ members. £3.50 to non 50+ members.

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Cheddar Short Mat Bowls Club Wednesdays: We have recently seen a surge of interest from persons of all ages joining our regular 2-hour indoor bowls sessions. We are keen to encourage more (18 plus welcome) to this healthy, social, and low-cost activity and we meet at Draycott Village Hall, being easy to access from the main A371 with loads of free parking. As a friendly and informal mixed group, all we ask is that you turn up in plenty of time to start bowling at 2:00pm on Wednesdays with your soft indoor flat-soled footwear. We have a free tea/coffee break at mid-point and continue to be ‘Covid Conscious’ whenever needed. Basic instructions and loan of bowling woods are free and we hope that after two or three sessions you would

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Axbridge Rotary Changes Thursdays: Axbridge district rotary is changing, we now meet on the first and third Thursday of the month instead of the second and fourth. To see what’s been happening and what to work on next. Come along and meet our 2 new members.

Young people who like the rest of us want to make a difference. Join us socially for a meal at 7:30pm in the friendly ambiance of the Lamb at Weare or call to find out more. Paul 07973 784635 or Lesley 07828 153390.

Winscombe Village Market Thursdays: Winscombe Village Market every Thursday from 8:30am until 11:30am. Produce available includes Fish, Eggs, Cakes, Savouries, Preserves, Cheese, seasonal fruit & vegetables and much more. There is a Fairtrade stall, Body Shop stall and Craft stalls. Refreshments are available so come for a chat with friends and support the market.

The Churchill and Langford Community minibus The Churchill and Langford Community minibus current schedule of trips and contact details can be found at www.churchillpc.org.uk/Minibus_ Society_36635.aspx

The Mendip Society For all events and walks please refer to the Mendip Society website www.themendipsociety.org.uk

Cheddar Valley Foodbank We are grateful for the support and donations from the community and organisations in the area.

However we find ourselves struggling to keep up the demand and rising costs, especially with the refugees now living with families. If you are able to offer a little extra food or money donations, we are more than grateful.

You can always put food or toiletry items in the Sainsbury container or look on our website to make a monetary donation: cheddarvalley.foodbank. org.uk

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The Booth* family called AHM Installations for advice as their father, who uses a wheelchair, was struggling to access the bathroom easily and safely. They wanted to have their downstairs study and toilet knocked together to form one large wetroom. This may sound like a job for a builder, but AHM have all the skills and experience you need.

“We created a completely new space from scratch”, said Charles Weeks, Bathroom Surveyor at AHM. The dividing wall was knocked down, a new ceiling was put in and a new extractor fan was installed.

The fuse board, which was previously situated in the study, was moved out into the hallway – a complex electrical job. Light switches were moved and a shaving socket was added, all to make the room easier for Mr Booth to use. The family are delighted with their new wetroom.

“AHM is an absolutely wonderful company – we couldn’t recommend it more. It’s made such a difference to Dad and to all of us. Amazing designers and the men who fitted it were wonderful, polite and patient.”

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As the October winds start to blow, we are all too aware that a hard winter lies ahead for everyone. In this new climate that is more than unsettling we all need to try our best to watch out for each other. There have been numerous ideas on how to cut down on our energy use.

Even simple things like unplugging chargers when they are not in use can save extra money. Only fill the kettle for the cups you are making, don’t boil water you’re not going to use. Taking a shorter shower will save and fill your washing machine instead of doing small loads. Many washing machines now have a mixed load which is useful if washing a mixture of fabrics. When it comes to mixing darks and lights that’s tricky.

But it may be a necessity as time goes on. Make sure you check for colour fastness and use a lower temperature; most washing products will work well at 30 degrees. Fill the dishwasher before turning it on and remember it can still be cheaper to run a full load in your dishwasher then heating lots of hot water to wash up by hand.

When we are cooking, we can save a lot of energy just by adjusting how we do things. Boil the water you need in a kettle before pouring it over the food you want to cook in a pan, and always choose a pan that fits the amount of food you’re cooking. Using the microwave or slow cooker will save pounds, and when using the oven use glass and ceramic dishes instead of metal trays as they retain the heat.

Pressure cookers may sound old fashioned, but they cook food quickly and efficiently and modern ones are easy to use.

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Wedmore Good Neighbours Welcomes Fresh Volunteers In the two previous editions of Local Reach we explained that demand for the services provided by the Wedmore Good Neighbours Group has been growing steadily – and invited fresh volunteers to join the team. We’re delighted to report that the response has been impressive. Which proves two things. Firstly, that Local Reach is well read. Secondly, that we are fortunate to live in a community that’s not short of people willing to give up a little of their time to help others.

Winter is coming: If you need help in the months ahead don’t hesitate to contact us. Simply call 01934 806299 and leave a message - a volunteer will reply within 24 hours.

What sort of requests do we generally handle?

Mostly we provide lifts for medical appointments, visiting friends or relatives in hospital or getting people to and from community social events/church.

We also run errands – collecting local shopping or prescriptions, taking things to the post. Home visits are also covered – we can provide company over a cuppa, tackle light gardening/ironing/washing, do dog walking or help with filling in forms.

Gentle reminders: We’d just ask two things. Firstly, that you telephone your request using the 01934 806299 number – even if you have a personal email

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address for a volunteer or co-ordinator please don’t contact them directly. Secondly, we may struggle to find a volunteer for last minute requests so please give us as much warning as you can.

The services are 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 donation, this is always very welcome!

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/ . Finally, if you’d like to find out more about volunteering call 01934 806299 and leave a message.

Prickles Hedgehog Rescue Prickles Hedgehog Rescue of Cheddar is looking for volunteers. Prickles is now caring for over 50 hedgehogs and we are looking for adult volunteers who have spare time for either cleaning out the hedgehogs from 9:00am till noon or feeding the hedgehogs from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Full training will be given and you will be part of a team that is overseen by our friendly Duty Managers. If you feel you can help please give us a call on 07806 744772.

Christmas is a Coming Order meat early Farmers’ markets and shops are always packed out by the first week in December.

Puddings and cakes These need to be made early to give them time to mature. Stir up Sunday is traditionally the time when Christmas puddings are made. It’s the last Sunday before advent and this year it’s on November 20th.

Sorry to mention this but Christmas is right around the corner. Get ahead of the game with our pre-Christmas-season checklist.

Clear out the food cupboards Make room for festive goodies. Throw out all out-of-date items and things you know will never be eaten, even in a zombie apocalypse.

Clear out the toy cupboards Encourage your children to sort out toys they no longer play with and donate them to charity. It not only makes space for Christmas gifts, but it will also hopefully teach them compassion.

Write any cards and annual letters It’s less of a chore than it used to be as more people eschew cards in favour of e-cards or texting, but for many people a card with a brief personal message is a welcome arrival in the post. If you get a few written every week in November then come December you can relax and feel virtuous.

Check guest lists It’s worth checking who might be planning to spend Christmas with you well in advance so you can be prepared. Don’t forget to ask whether anyone is vegetarian, vegan or has any allergies or intolerances. Forewarned is forearmed!

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Totally Local We had a customer in our Cheddar shop recently who said that she had been “disappointed with the service she received from John Lewis as she couldn’t get to speak to anyone about her order”.

So, preferring to shop locally, she asked us to quote for the same curtains and blinds using the fabric that she had found. Although we told her at the outset that we couldn’t compete on price with the big retailers we could offer great quality, customer service, convenience and real value. However, when she received our quote, she said she was disappointed that we were more expensive than John Lewis!

I think that in choosing to use your local independent businesses it takes a commitment and a different mindset. It is an intention to support your local high street and your local community. It feels almost like an act of rebellion* when we are intent on finding the cheapest price, no matter what the “real cost” to the planet. I like to say to customers, “buy cheap, buy twice….and put it into landfill”.

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10,000th visitor to Gorge Information Centre The Cheddar Visitor Information Centre has received its ten thousandth visitor since the community took it over from the National Trust last October. The centre is open every day March to October, weekends and holidays November to February. It is staffed by local volunteers and stocks a good range of walking guides, maps, leaflets on local attractions and other merchandise. Volunteers are given good training and support and new volunteers are always welcome. Anyone interested should email: cheddargorgevic@gmail.com

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Update on proposed new surgery in Wedmore As you may be aware the Axbridge & Wedmore Community Health Fund is undertaking a feasibility study for a replacement branch surgery in Wedmore, to provide long-term income for the Fund. Axbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice is part of North Sedgemoor Primary Care Network (PCN). This network is composed of five practices, Axbridge & Wedmore, Cheddar, Brent, Burnham and Highbridge.

We have been informed that NHS England and NHS Improvement have very recently instigated a ‘Clinical and Estate Strategy’ programme across all Primary Care Networks. This review is designed to anticipate future clinical service requirements and the estate that will be needed to fulfil those needs. This review will assess the needs of the whole North Sedgemoor PCN community, and not just Wedmore. This is unlikely to be completed until sometime in 2023.This means that our plans for a ‘new surgery’ or health facility to replace the existing Wedmore surgery cannot be seen in isolation from the needs of the population covered by the PCN. Therefore our ‘new surgery’ project must be put on hold and await the outcome of the ‘Clinical and Estate Strategy’ review from NHS England before progressing plans any further. We will ensure that any work that has been completed so far on this project will be incorporated and taken into consideration in this ‘Clinical and Estate Strategy’ review.

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Becoming a grandparent for the first time made me realize I really needed to lose weight, be healthier, fitter and live longer too! So, in 2014 I joined Slimming World and in 27 weeks I lost over 2 1/2 stone. That little bit of me-time every week showed me the way to eat/drink healthily, be happy with my new weight and enjoy the friendly company of others in the group, all with the same aim.

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I’ve stayed at my target weight for over 8 years and I’m still enjoying my favourite, delicious and healthy meals: Spaghetti Bolognese/Lasagne • Curry & Homemade takeaways • Hotpots/Traybakes/Casseroles • Fish & Chips • Desserts – puddings, cakes, ice-cream • Drinks – hot/cold beverages, alcoholic drinks too! • And my ‘can’t go without’ – chocolate!

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Somerset Wildlife Trust launches critical appeal to help raise funds needed to care for its nature reserves Somerset Wildlife Trust is asking for support as it launches its annual Nature Reserves Fund appeal.

First launched in 2016, this Fund enables the Trust to care for and maintain its nature reserves, which are some of Somerset’s most important sites for wildlife.

The Fund has raised over 160,000 since it was first established, 100% of which has been put towards the care and protection of the reserves.

The charity looks after a total of 68 nature reserves spread across Somerset, which include areas of ancient woodland, flower-rich meadows, and precious wetland. These are habitats which have become increasingly rare in the wider countryside, filled with vulnerable species, including the onceextinct large blue butterfly and rare species such as the dormouse, bechstein’s bat, and great crested newt. The reserves are exceptionally important in their own right, but they also play a vital role in Somerset’s Nature Recovery Network, acting as core, nature-rich sites from which wildlife can spread into the wider landscape.

Unfortunately, the cost of looking after these nature reserves rises every year. The Trust estimates that it is currently costing £2,600 a day to maintain them

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Rachael Fickweiler, Head of Nature Reserves at Somerset Wildlife Trust, has said: “We know that things are difficult for people financially at the moment, but we ask that people give what they can to ensure we can all continue to connect to and value these special places long into the future.

Every donation made to the Nature Reserves Fund makes a crucial difference to our ability to maintain these special sites, which are not only beautiful places but most importantly safeguard a significant range of rare plants and animals.”

How to donate: Any gift you can give to the Nature Reserves Fund will always go straight to our nature reserves. To donate, just visit: www. somersetwildlife.org/appeals/nature-reservesfund Alternatively, you can also donate by telephoning Zoe on 01823 652429.

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Poetry inspires writing - Poetry teaches children how to put words together to form meaning and context. They learn that choosing the right words is important.

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Poetry encourages creativity - Writing poetry encourages children to think about and find meaning in their experiences and to be able to articulate them and think about things in a new way.

Good question. I remember asking the same one when I was a similar age. I don’t think I got a satisfactory answer then so in the name of research I spoke to a couple of English teachers.

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Poetry builds reading, speaking, and listening skills - Poetry is intended to be read aloud, repeated often, and shared. Children learn to attend both to the words they hear, the rhythm and rhyme, and also to think about what those words mean together.

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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.

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