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Welcome… Hello to all our LocalReach readers and welcome to our May magazine. This really is a jam-packed edition with so much to do and get involved in. With information on plant sales, coffee mornings, some very worthwhile support groups, choirs, children’s groups and much, much more. There is literally something for everyone. We are so grateful to you for sending through all your news and what’s on around Weston-super-Mare, it is great to see that community spirit is still there after such a tough couple of years. The messages of support we get from you really are appreciated. I hope you enjoy reading through May’s magazine as much as we have putting it together. Don’t forget to let us know what you have been getting involved in too! Please remember, if you have any local events coming up or any news that we can publish, please send them onto me at sarah@localreach.co.uk before 1st May 2022. Take care
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Where Salvation Is Found A verse that grabbed my attention while listening to a talk, simple in application yet something that many of us can easily overlook. God is speaking through the prophet Isaiah to the nation of Israel, a heartfelt offer of salvation and strength, but Israel would have nothing of it. Perhaps it was the condition placed on it. Like any partnership, each party has a part to play to make it work. Israel had to play their role in the process, for without their cooperation, they were not going to gain the reward. The verse is Isaiah 30:15 This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.’ This month we will look at ‘in repentance and rest is your salvation.’ Repentance: The word conjures up a working-class hero wearing a sandwich board with the words emblazoned across it ‘Repent for the end is nigh!’. According to the bible, it means a change of direction or a change of mind; others have said it’s a 180-degree turnaround. To repent is a choice; Isaiah was pleading God’s case that their choices would lead them to disaster. They need to turn, change direction for that would result in their salvation, saving the nation from a terrible fall. Are there warning signs before you, people urging us not to continue down the path you
TO ADVERTISE CALL 01934 312171 are currently going? Is our heart heavy, we know something is just not right, disturbed in our spirit, maybe it’s time to change direction, change our minds and find salvation? Rest: An alien concept for many, our culture is not geared up for rest. There is always something to do or have. There are so many distractions vying for our attention that we have no room to rest and cultivate our spiritual lives. Much of our interruption and lack of proper rest can be found in a small mobile device attached to our hands, screaming for our attention with every notification that rumbles and beeps as it enters our consciousness. The average person touches their phone an average of 2617 times a day. So, we feel exhausted and overwhelmed on top of all the other responsibilities and demands on our time. Taking repentance, a change, maybe we need to change what we do with our time, switch off our devices, and rest in God, spending time in solitude, silence and sabbath, which means stopping, stop working, stop worrying, stop wanting and rest. A fantastic book to help you cultivate spiritual habits is by John Mark Comer called ‘The Ruthless elimination of Hurry.’ Let us not be like those Israelites in Isaiah’s time but listen to the call of God to repent and rest so that we can find salvation. Next month we will look at the rest of the verse.
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Hello everyone… It’s May and the year is gathering pace. We have just had a late Easter and this is often a time when holidays to warmer climes start to be booked. With Covid restrictions continuing to be relaxed I guess a lot of you will be looking forward to flying away on holiday again soon. Have you ever experienced your ears ‘popping’ when you ascend or descend in an aeroplane? This is common for many of us. The quick change in air pressures can result in air pressure within the middle ear increasing and pushing against the ear drum. This can cause pain or discomfort until the eventual popping to release the pressure. The popping sensation is where the valves at the top of the Eustachian tube open and close to release the air pressure that has built up in the middle ear. If you have excess wax in the ear canal on the other side of the ear drum then this can exacerbate the problem of air pressure increasing in the middle ear. Excess wax makes it harder for the valves in the middle ear to open and close, restricting their ability to release the pressure. It can also be much more painful and the pain can last longer if the pressure is not released. So, to help resolve this problem before you fly why not book an appointment with me to have your ears examined and excess ear wax removed using Microsuction? This will ensure your ears are as clear and as healthy as they can be before you fly and reduce the risk of your ears not being able to equalise the air pressure effectively. To book an appointment with me you can do so using the links in my website or you can phone me, all details below. Having clear clean ears before you travel will be beneficial in so many ways, not least peace of mind prior to the experience of air pressure changes on the aeroplane. If you do suffer with air pressure in your ears while flying, you can also try sucking a sweet, yawning and/or pinching your nose and gently trying to breathe out through your blocked nose. However, the best method to prevent any problems is to make sure your ears are clear before you fly. Happy holidays everyone, and as always, I look forward to seeing you and your ears soon.
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National Walking Month - May North Somerset Council’s Physical Activity Team is once again celebrating National Walking Month in May. Due to groups not being able to come together and walk last year all efforts are going into producing a calendar of walks that are happening across North Somerset. There will also once again be a listing of walking routes, inspiring photos and stories, suggested walks beginning from a number of cafes, a challenge to ‘Walk Everyday In May’ and competitions throughout the month. For more information has it is available either go to our webpage: www.go4life.org or our Facebook page @Go4LifeNS.
Men`s Walking Football – Monday 2nd May We currently have 3 sessions per week: Monday Night: 8:00pm to 9:15pm. Tuesday Morning: 10:00am – 11:00am. Friday Morning: 10:00am – 11:00am. Sessions are suitable for all men over 50 years of age.
first session is free, so why not come along and give Walking Football a try? For further information Contact Arie Van Vliet via Email on vanvliet1130@ gmail.com or alternatively Telephone Arie on 01278751029
Vocalise Choir – Monday 2nd May Mondays: Vocalise’s first public performance since March 2020 saw them win five gold medals at Highbridge Festival with Distinctions and Honours marks! Over 50% of singers were new to the choir since September some had never even sung in a choir before. Come and have a free session and see how it’s possible to get to that standard whilst having fun and laughter in a warm, friendly environment. We’re at St George’s Commumity Centre from 7.30 to 9.30pm. Details from Ann on 01934 627709, ann.clewlow@ btinternet.com or Facebook. Covid measures in place for everyone’s safety.
NHS Retirement Fellowship – Tuesday 3rd May
All sessions are on the 3G pitch at Weston-superMare AFC Winterstoke Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 9AA. The cost is £3 a session. Appropriate footwear is required for entry on to the 3G pitch. This includes football boots with moulded plastic/rubber studs or Astroturf trainers. New players welcome. The sessions are aimed to improve fitness at all standards, in a fun and friendly environment. The first session is free, so why not come along and give Walking Football a try? For further information Contact Arie Van Vliet via Email on vanvliet1130@ gmail.com or alternatively Telephone Arie on 01278751029
The next meeting of the NHS Retirement Fellowship is on Tuesday 3rd May 2022 at the Scouts Hut, Windwhistle Lane, BS23 4PR from 10.30 to 12.30pm. The speaker this month is Lin Griffin - on SCAMS - important to all of us. As always tea, coffee, cake and a raffle will be held. All are welcome including family and friends whether NHS staff or working in the social care sector. Further information on our group can be found on the web:- ‘Branch Finder NHS Retirement Fellowship Weston super Mare’
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Hutton Moor 50+ Sports Club – Tuesday 3rd May
We currently have 2 sessions per week: Monday Night: 8:00pm to 9:15pm. Tuesday Morning: 10:00am – 11:00am. Sessions are suitable for all over 18 years of age.
We are a group of people over the age of 50 who like to exercise and socialise with likeminded people. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9am to 1pm 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 into 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.
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Tea Time at St Mark’s – Tuesday 3rd May Mark’s Community Café opened in 2018. It’s built steadily until forced to close in March 2020 due to lockdown. We reopened in July and are so pleased to see people coming back. We meet Tuesday afternoons 2.30 to 4.00pm during term time. We offer tea, coffee, cakes, and a listening ear. There is no charge, but a donation cup is on each table. We take all precautions to keep you safe – hand sanitisers are readily available, masks are not mandatory, the choice is yours. Please join us, you will be sure of a warm welcome from Gill, Denise, Brenda, and Chris. St Mark’s church, Worle,BS22 7PW
Respite Care Day Centre – Tuesday 3rd May Our Day Centre provides respite care for people who need time out from looking after a loved one or just companionship for lone people. We now have some great entertainment coming back in which is great. We have a Ukulele band and a singer coming along soon to entertain. Each session will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Milton on Tuesdays 10.30-1.30pm. For more information call Nikki on 07879018384/01934 429519 or email nikkidight@gmail.com
NSPCWT – Tuesday 3rd May Upcoming free Training for parent carers of children with additional needs and disabilities: Dyslexia Workshop - 3rd May 2022 Dyscalculia Workshop - 3rd May 2022 Dyspraxia Workshop - 12th May 2022 Parent Carers Financial Toolkit - 19th May 2022 Epilepsy Workshop - 25th May 2022 We also have many free coffee drop-ins for parent carers. Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to stay up to date
Morris Minor Folk Group – Wednesday 4th May We are Morris Minor, the singing section of The Chalice Morris Men, we perform Traditional Folk
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songs, Sea Shanties and one or two unexpected numbers! Collectively we have been leading the sing song in the pubs after the Morris team has danced. Something we have been doing since 1972. With the resurgence of interest in Tradition Song, Shanties etc we are now performing these in our own right. We sing at The Vaults every first Wednesday in the month, the next being the May the 4th, Star Wars day! We know a song about that! So why not come along, entry is free and you can have a drink and exercise those vocal cords by joining in the Chorus, an added bonus each show comes with free Cough Toffees! For more details call or text Derek Bond 07747326212.
Petanque – Wednesday 4th May Play Petanque at the Clarence Park Bowling Club. We are a small friendly group who meet all year round. Use of Clubhouse and boules are included in your annual subscription. Just come along to the club on a Wednesday or Thursday afternoon at 1pm or Sunday morning at 10.30 am. weather permitting. Come to the main gate to the bowling greens and if locked just call across to the Petanque players in the far corner.
MTH Dancing – Wednesday 4th May If you enjoy dancing, join us on Wednesday evenings from 8pm10.15pm at The Grand Atlantic Hotel Ballroom, Weston super Mare, for a social evening of Ballroom, Latin & Social Sequence dancing at a price of £5.00pp. Our club has been established for over 30 years, dancing to `Mark’s Music’ We pride ourselves on offering a friendly welcoming atmosphere and are pleased to welcome dancers of all abilities. For more information check our website www.mthdancing.com or Our Facebook page MTH Dancing.
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Garden View This month – Partnership Perfection When we think about climbing plants, we most often think about growing them to cover a wall or a fence. We might think about growing them over a dead tree stump too, but one of the nicest ways to grow them is through a living tree or a shrub. It’s an excellent way of providing more interest in the same space, either by timing each plant’s display so they follow on from each other, or by timing the flowering so they bloom at the same time, thus doubling the impact of the display. There are a few rules you need to follow when you plant a climber with the intention of growing it up a living host. First, the host shrub or tree should be established, woody, and strong enough to hold up the climber’s weight when it’s fully grown and flowering. Second you don’t want to use too vigorous a climber, otherwise it might swamp the host. Finally, avoid fast-growing evergreen climbers because they prevent light getting to the host, and may cause it to develop disease and die. You can
certainly use less aggressive evergreens such as the ivy Hedera ‘pedata’ or Hedera ‘Curlylocks’ around the base of well-established trees. These will look beautiful without overwhelming the structure and flowering of the host plant. Climbers that look good over trees and shrubs are typically, clematis, honeysuckle, and roses. Look for species that grow to 3m or less as these are ideal for growing up most garden trees. Species that are cut back to 15-20cm every winter are also ideal. Clematis ‘Abundance’, ‘Etoile Violette’ and ‘Little Nell’ are all good choices. Honeysuckle can often be seen (and smelled) growing through trees in the wild. For your garden look for cultivars of the common honeysuckle, such as Lonicera periclymenum. Rambling roses can grow to monstrous proportions, so look for smaller varieties such as ‘City of York’ and ‘Parade’, which also have a long season of interest. If you have a cool moist area try growing the perennial nasturtium, Tropaeolum speciosum. The jewel-coloured flowers will brighten a darker space. Happy Gardening. By Rachael Leverton
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Junior Yoga Class – Thursday 5th May Junior Yoga classes run Thursdays during school term time in Baker Street, Weston super Mare. The class is designed for children aged 8+ and aims to improve flexibility, balance and coordination as well as social skills. For more details and to book a trial class please contact Tina on 07710 767511.
The FUCHSIA Group (Friendship & Understanding, Cancer Help and Support in Abundance) – Thursday 5th May We are a self-help Cancer Support Group who have experienced Cancer at close hand, whether as a patient, relative or carer. We have been supporting members since 2010. We are now up and running again since Covid, so if you would like to come along and join us for a chat over a cup of tea and cake, we meet every Thursday 10am – 12pm at the Nightjar pub in Worle. If you would like more information, please contact Julie: Mobile: 07896699627 or Email: hello@ fuchsia.org.uk
I also offer fun art workshops from primary age up to adult for local community groups and schools. These therapeutic workshops are lively, sensory and tactile and I focus on making the workshops as colourful and hands on as possible. I am fully inclusive and have knowledge of SEN. We work with a wide range of materials on mini bespoke projects. Here are some example of projects; African mask making, Indian elephants, creative canvases, glitter bottles and sand art mandalas. Family Saturday art workshops throughout the summer holidays £15 for adult and child all materials included make and take home. All workshops are sustainable as I also use recycled materials. Contact Emma Kimsey (BA fine art, Dip He.) 07497 158867 or email emma.kimsey@yahoo.co.uk to book. Visit www.ejkartanddesigns.co.uk
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Clarence Bowling Club Whilst we had a couple of open days in April, and it was great to see so many new people come along, Clarence Bowling Club is also taking part in the Big Bowls Weekend on 27th to 29th May 2022 as part of the BOWLS ENGLAND - Big Bowls Weekend (www.bowlsengland.com/ bowls-big-weekend-2022). You can pre-book a session which will last a couple of hours or just turn up between 11:00am and 3:00pm, because with 3 rinks we will be able to fit you in somewhere. There will be a lot going on this weekend and importantly Bowls is almost unique in that men and women and people of all ages can play on a level playing field. At Clarence Bowling Club we are especially proud of the work we do with the visually impaired including hosting the National Competition. So please no matter how good, young or old you are or if you have a disability of any kind, we welcome you at Clarence Bowling Club and are still offering 25% discount to new members! For the weekend of 27th to 29th we will once again supply all the equipment needed as well as a nice cup of tea or coffee. At the moment on Saturday we are planning some music and a tombola and on Sunday we will have a cake stall as an extra little bit of fun. We will have normal bowls games going on and some fun games thrown in, examples of which are shown in the picture above. If you want to come along and join-in please give us a call on 07710 608835 or just pop in ask for Mike, John, Derek, Tony, Ken, Carol, Karen, Shirley or just speak to any of our members. We have now finalized our bowling schedule and have over 260 games on between now and October so should be plenty to keep us all busy. We welcome members of all ages, our club champion last year was 31 years old but don’t be intimidated, there is also an over 60’s league! Please do not forget the social events. The 1st and 3rd Friday of every month we have something on and we have 4 major events planned, the bowling in event (at the beginning of the season), mid-summer party, the bowling out event (at the end of the season) and of course our every popular Christmas meal. Finally if you need a room to rent for a one off function or on a more regular basis, please contact us.
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Come, lasses and lads, Take leave of your dads, And away to the may-pole hie; The custom of dancing around the maypole is still carried on today in various villages in Somerset and usually involves children holding ribbons, but the use of Randolph Caldecott’s ‘Come plaited ribbons is a Lasses and Lads’ (1884) depicts a relatively modern traditional maypole. tradition dating back to Victorian times. It is thought that Mayday celebrations were part of the Celtic tradition celebrating Spring and the Romans were thought to have celebrated the first day of May in honour of the goddess Flora. Such celebrations may well have involved dancing around a living tree but the first recorded evidence of maypole dancing dates back to 1350 when a tall beech trunk was erected at Llanidloes in Wales. The tradition quickly spread and a poem attributed to Chaucer (Chaunce of the Dice) mentions a permanent maypole at Cornhill in London. The maypoles were rough-cut trunks of any tall, straight tree such as birch, pine or ash, typically
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between 9 and 20 metres high. They were decorated with leaves and flowers and sometimes painted. People danced around them, sometimes holding hands, sometimes kissing in passing and there was usually music, typically supplied by a piper or fiddler. In what has become a common theme in these articles of late, the practice of maypole dancing was frowned up by the Puritans who banned the erection of maypoles, condemning it as a wicked pagan practice. Of course that didn’t always stop people erecting maypoles and My Bird is a Roundhead is the title of a broadside ballad of 1643, written by Humphrey Crouch which tells the true story of a Northamptonshire man who set up a maypole and kept a tame owl that he called “Roundhead”. Unfortunately for him, one of his Puritan neighbours had him brought before a Justice of the Peace for such provocation. Not surprisingly, the restoration of the monarchy also brought about the restoration of maypole dancing and a huge maypole was erected in the Strand in London in April 1661 which was over 130 feet or 39 metres high. Kindly provided by Elizabeth Friend, Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society. www.aalhs.co.uk
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Weston Organ and Keyboard Club May – Thursday 5th May The Club meets on the first Thursday of every month in the Somerset Suite of Weston Football Club, WSM, BS24 9AA at 7.30 -10.00pm. Top Artists entertain us using today’s state of the art instruments. They play music from shows, musicals, films the big band era, 1960’s and more. Entry fee is £7.00 at the door with free parking. During a thirty-minute interval, there is a licensed bar, food and tea &
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Worlebury Toddler Praise – Thursday 5th May 10-11.30am every Thursday during term time at Worlebury St Paul’s School. Action songs, Bible Story, crafts, toys and refreshments! Classes are free (just turn up). All are welcome here! Email: revgailthomas@gmail.com or 0774 6050607 for further information
Vocalise-Lite – Thursday 5th May Thursdays: Come and join our growing group of ladies who like to socialise and sing. From 1.15pm to 2.45pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Baytree Road. No need for any experience, no auditions, no pressure. Just a fun afternoon doing something for your physical and mental wellbeing. Your first session is free. Contact ann.clewlow@btinternet. com or ring 01934 627709 for more details or find us on Facebook. Please ring or register before coming as we have strict Covid measures in place.
The Wee Cannae Dance Club – Friday 6th May Held at St Georges Community Centre, BS22 7XF on Fridays from 1pm-3pm. A weekly session of chat, music, dance, fun and refreshments. People with 2 left feet especially welcome! We have a wide range of music to enjoy with a mix of social dance types. Fee per member for a 2-hour session is £3 and includes tea, coffee and biscuits. You don’t have to dance; you can just enjoy the music and chat! You also don’t need to bring a partner. This is not a dance school, it’s social, just for fun! Contact Tony on 01934 260347
Coffee Morning – Saturday 7th May The Friends Of The Playhouse are holding their coffee mornings every Saturday morning. The Coffee Mornings commence at 10am and are held in the Upstairs Bar of The Playhouse Theatre in the High Street. A selection of hot drinks and biscuits will be on sale and some members of the committee will be on hand to answer any questions about The Friends .The coffee mornings are open to members and non members so if you are passing the theatre on a Saturday Morning please drop in for some light refreshments.
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Weston Super Mare Bridge Club – Saturday 7th May Weston Super Mare Bridge Club is a long-established club offering friendly bridge to players of all levels of experience. The Club is based at the Haywood Village Academy, 20 Whitney Cres BS24 8ES on Saturday afternoons with a 1.30pm arrival with play starting at 1.45pm. Table money £2pp. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Further details contact Daphne 01278 555897 or email daphnegreat@sky.com or view Club website
Weston Quilters – Monday 9th May Our speaker is Sally Ablett, quilt maker and designer for patchwork and quilting magazines, Mark Pickles trading. Visitor’s welcome with an entry fee of £5. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Winterstoke Hundred Academy, Beaufighter Road, Westonsuper-Mare, BS24 8EE. Ample off-road parking next to the venue. More information on Weston Quilters Facebook page.
Curry & Conversation - Monday 9th May The next free Curry & Conversation lunch will take place on Monday 9th May from 11am to 2.30pm at Weston-super-Mare Football Club, Winterstoke Road. This month we will be discussing transport and carbon footprints. Come along and enjoy the conversation with a free curry. North Somerset residents and businesses all welcome. Spaces are limited so booking is essential at www.cleanercoastlines. org.uk/events or telephone/text Debbie on 07974 190660. Funded by the Quartet Community Foundation Megawatt Community Energy Fund, Hosted by Weston Chamber of Commerce.
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over the South West and this summer she will be performing alongside The Ray McVay Orchestra and The D Day Darlings at the Great Dorset Steam Fair, which regularly attracts over 200,000 visitors and many people who have heard her think she sounds somewhat like Dame Vera Lynn. Tickets are only £4 (Non Members £5) which includes tea, biscuits and scones. Tickets which are limited are on sale at the regular Saturday Coffee Mornings.
Open Day – Tuesday 10th May There are spaces available at the Tamar Wellness Centre in Worle which provides a day service to people over the age of 55 who have a diagnosis of dementia. We recognise everyone is an individual and our dedicated team provides high quality personcentred support in a safe, modern and welcoming environment. The day centre gives people the chance to maintain their interests and hobbies while getting involved in new activities. We have a beautiful garden with wheelchair accessible raised beds where we will be delivering Therapeutic Horticulture sessions to our customers. Get in touch to attend our Open day on Tuesday 10th May at 2-4pm for tea and cake and a look around. The team welcome visits by appointment and can be contacted on 01934 321027, tamarwellnesscentre@ alliamehomes.org.uk
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Monday Sing-a-Long – Monday 9th & 23rd May On the 9th and 23rd of May and every other Monday, irrespective of 5-week months, from 2pm until 3.45pm, St Peters Hall, St Peters Church, Baytree Road, will be hosting a singing group for those who love to sing just for the joy of it! No musical ability whatsoever is required. A donation of £2 is requested, but shouldn’t be a deterrent to joining us, to cover the refreshment costs. Email jo.coates1@ gmail.com
1940’s Afternoon - Tuesday 10th May From 2:00pm in the Upstairs Bar of The Theatre, we are holding a 1940s Afternoon with CHRYSTAL BLISS singing all your 40s favourites. Chrystal is a young female vocalist and is a classically trained singer who graduated last year from Weston College with a degree in musical theatre. She appears all
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Weston-Super-Mare @ District Family History Society – Wednesday 11th May The next meeting will be on Wednesday 11th May 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Baytree Road, Milton, W.S.M. BS22 8HQ from 2-30pm to 5pm. The speaker is Stuart Burroughs on ‘THE POOR MAN’S FRIEND, BATH & THE WORKHOUSE’. New members and visitors are welcome. Entrance fee is £1-50 for members and £2 for visitors.
Uphill WI – Wednesday 11th May Having celebrated our 76th Birthday in April, we look forward to our May meeting with the Amish people and their quilts. We meet the second Wednesday of the month at 2.15 pm in the Victory Hall in Uphill. Visitors are always welcome. For more information ring 01934 813427
Weston-Super-Mare Music Appreciation Society – Wednesday 11th & 25th May We are pleased to announce that our next meetings will be Wednesday 11th & 25th May, followed by 8th & 22nd June, starting at 2.30pm until 4.30pm. We shall then usually meet every two weeks through to October. There will be presentations given by professional speakers and our own members. Tea and coffee will be available during a short break
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at each meeting. Non-members are also welcome to attend at a nominal fee. Come and join us! We meet at St Jude’s Hall, St Peter’s Church, Baytree Road, Weston-Super-Mare BS22 8HG. Contact: simonrawlings9@gmail.com or call 01934 814752. Visit our website: www.thefrms.co.uk and click on ‘Society weblinks’ to find us.
Open Weekend & Plant Sale - Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th May New Beginnings 4U CIO are continuing their fundraising with another Open Weekend & Plant Sale on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May 2022. Please come along to 12 Woodcliff Avenue, BS22 8LA from 10am to 4pm and find plants for your garden. Treat yourself to homemade cakes and preserves or find that one-of-a-kind gift from the many handmade crafts on offer. All pro-ceeds go to the work of the charity. Find out more on Facebook: New Beginnings 4U.
Live Music at the 49 Social Club – Saturday 14th May Saturday 14th May from 8pm sees the return of popular local band Junction 19 playing all the big hits. Non members over 18 are welcome to attend.
1st Ashcombe Scout Group Railway Show – Sunday 15th May Family model railway show Sunday 15th May 2022 from 10.30am – 3.30pm At Kewstoke Village Hall, BS22 9XJ. With A range of working layouts in various scales of both Standard and Narrow gauge which may be subject to change. The 1st Ashcombe (W-s-M) Scout Group will provide teas, coffee and a range of appetising foods. Admission Adults £4.00, Children £2.00 and Family £10.00. (e.g 2 adults 2 children) No unaccompanied children. For details please email only gzzvlm@gmail.com
Weston-super-Mare Fibromyalgia Support Group – Monday 16th May We are a group of people who are living with Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions such as CFS/ME and Long Covid who meet regularly to support each other. Each month we meet on the 3rd Monday afternoon in Mead Vale plus for coffee in Weston on the second Friday morning and in Worle on the 4th Tuesday afternoon. Meetings are a mix of speakers, chat and information. We have a weekly hydrotherapy group and organize trips and meals out plus a craft group and interest groups as required. Please Note, we no longer hold evening meetings. For more information, call Val 07411989478 or Jules 07840189641; email wsmfibro@gmail.com
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The Top Five Things Your Never Wanted To Know About BBQing Number One: Is it BBQ or Barbecue? Barbecue derives from the word barabicu found in the language of the Taíno people of the Caribbean and the Timucua of Florida, and entered European languages in the form barbacoa. The word translates as “sacred fire pit.” The word describes a grill for cooking meat, consisting of a wooden platform resting on sticks. Traditional barbacoa involves digging a hole in the ground and placing some meat (usually a whole goat) with a pot underneath it, so that the juices can make a hearty broth. It is then covered with maguey leaves and coal and set alight. The cooking process takes a few hours. Number Two: The first commercially produced barbecue sauce was made by the Georgia Barbecue Sauce Company in Atlanta, Georgia. Its sauce was advertised for sale in the Atlanta Constitution, January 31, 1909. Heinz released its barbecue sauce in 1940. It now comes in three varieties: Classic, Sweet and Sweet & Spicy. Number Three: Each year Environmental Health officers see a characteristic rise in the number of food poisoning cases through the summer period. When investigated, there is often one common factor - the barbecue! Number Four: SAFETY TIP: In recent years there have been a number of fatalities and injuries as a result of people bringing BBQs into enclosed spaces and being overcome by carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous substance which is created when fossil fuels such as gas and solid fuels like charcoal and wood fail to combust fully due to a lack of oxygen. You can’t see it, taste it or smell it but it can kill quickly with no warning. Number Five: In a recent survey of our clients 98% of them had never cleaned their BBQ! But don’t worry your BBQ can be restored to its clean, non-grease laden state in 2 – 2 ½ hours without you having to lift a finger – well not true – you have to pick up the ‘phone and call Graeme Robertson at OvenGleamers on 01934 440032.
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WOW WI – Tuesday 17th May If you would like to meet likeminded women of all ages, come along to our next meeting, where you can learn more about Women of Weston super Mare Women’s Institute. WOW WI meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm – 9.00pm at Haywood Community Hall, adjoining Haywood Village Academy, Whitney Crescent, WsM, BS23 8ES. Meetings include talks from a variety of speakers, craft and other activities, a raffle, and refreshments. Talks for 2022 include a crime writer, a TV & film actor/extra, foraging, and the history of Weston Playhouse. We have a coffee club and a walking group. Non-members welcome, first meeting free. Just turn up! Contact us on: wearewowwi@gmail.com. Facebook Women of Weston-super -Mare Womens Institute (WOW-WI)
Worle WI – Wednesday 18th May Worle WI hold meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at Castlebatch Community Centre, Bishops Avenue BS22 7PQ. We commence at 7.30pm. This month we will be having a speaker from the Cinnamon Trust who buddy up people with owners who can’t walk their dogs due to various reasons. All welcome - please come along and see if we are right for you!
The Steepholmers Diary – Wednesday 18th May May’s monthly gig night, on 18th May (7.30pm to 10pm) and will feature guest band The Harry Browns of Bristol. Another upcoming event of interest will be taking place on 5th June when The Steepholmers will be performing at Grove Park Bandstand from 1.30 pm for the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations.
The Chalice Morris Men - Thursday 19th May We are the Chalice Morris Men. Formed in 1972 we perform all around North Somerset during the summer months. We appear every Thursday evening during the Summer outside one of our glorious local Inns! During May we will be performing at the Lamb Inn in Worle at 7.45pm on Thursday 19th before retiring into the Pub for our usual sing song! Come along and have a laugh, a pint and a bellow in the Chorus! For more Details Contact Harlan Chapman Green on 07703334376.
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Weston Woodturning Circle – Thursday 19th May Weston Woodturning Circle will meet on the 19th May being the third Thursday of each month commencing at 7.00pm at: Weston AFC, Winterstoke Road, Weston super Mare. Visiting us will be guest demonstrator Nigel Maddocks. Visitors who are interested in our craft are welcome to join us by just turning up on the night. The first two monthly meetings being free of charge. For more information about our friendly welcoming club contact us by visiting our website www.weston-woodturning-circle.co.uk
Stamp and Coin fair - Saturday 21st May 10am-4pm. St Paul’s Church Hall, Walliscote Road, WSM, BS23 1EF. Admission - 30p. For additional info call Michael on 01749 677669
Music at All Saint’s Church – Saturday 21st May We have a very exciting series of concerts throughout the summer at All Saints’ church, BS23 2NL. On Saturday 21st May at 3pm we welcome the Cynefin Trio from Cardiff, a group of young musicians – clarinettist, pianist and cellist, who are making a real name for themselves. The Cynefin will be playing music by Mozart, Schumann and Brahms. Entry is free with a retiring collection. Don’t miss this chance to hear a superb chamber group!
Piano and Organ Recital – Friday 27th May Holy Trinity Bridgwater Proudly Presents a Piano and Organ recital featuring Richard Lennox on Friday 27th May at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10, which includes refreshments during the interval. This is a rare chance to hear this talented musician. Both recording artist and performer, Richard optimises on his creative juices, bridging the gap between different genres of music, whether it be a rousing pop song or traditional classical arrangements. Unique in his talent, he encompasses playing piano, organ, keyboards, double bass, composing and arranging; all with an infectious enthusiasm. Tickets available from Holy Trinity Church, Hamp Street, Bridgwater, TA6 6AR or contact Coral on 07786438339. Advanced booking required. www.localreach.co.uk | 21
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A Celebration Concert – Saturday 28th May From 7.30pm, Richard Lennox, supported by Mezzo Francesca Bowkett. It will be held at Saint Andrews Church, Burnham-on-Sea. Tickets are £10 and include refreshments. Join us to celebrate our Queens Platinum Jubiliee! Tickets available from Coffee Cake and Curtains.
Live Music at 49 Social Club – Saturday 28th May Saturday 28th May from 2pm, Tony Graham brings his live entertainment to the club. Non members over 18 are welcome to attend.
Live Music at 49 Social Club – Sunday 29th May Sunday 29th May from 4pm, Madel brings her live show to the club for the first time. Non members over 18 are welcome to attend.
Weston Hospicecare Charity Golf Day – Mendip Spring Golf Club - Friday 24th June Team and Individual Prizes to be won. If you would
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like a great golfing day out for £160 for a team of 4 players to include; 18 holes of Golf, Coffee and Bacon Butty on arrival, Refreshments on the Course and a 2 Course Dinner come and join us! Please contact Sue Kingman at sue.kingman@ westonhospicecare.org.uk or Tel: 07968427396 to book your team. Event kindly sponsored by Drive Vauxhall and ITEC
Volunteers Needed Guide Dogs, the charity which supports the blind and partially sighted, is looking for volunteers in Weston-super-Mare. Currently we need: • Puppy Raisers to look after our puppies for 12-14 months, until they are old enough to begin their life as a Guide Dog. This is a full-time role with the aim to help the puppy grasp the basics. • My Sighted Guides to help the blind and partially sighted residents of Weston get out and about and experience exciting new adventures, while improving their independence. For more information, email Pat on patrycja. janecka@guidedogs.org.uk. To apply, head to our website www.guidedogs.org.uk/volunteer
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Jubilee Picnic Hosted By The Friends Of Grove Park - Sunday 5th June Friends of Grove Park is a volunteer organisation founded in 2016 by a group of Westonsuper-Mare residents. The group works alongside the council to improve this beautiful victorian park for the local community and to benefit the local wildlife. Our aim is to maintain the park as a clean, safe and inviting place for our town community to enjoy.
converted from a private garden in the grounds of Grove House to a public park for the benefit of the town’s residents and visitors. The Park was opened to the public in 1891 as the town’s premier public park. New features included the bandstand, rockeries, a refreshment room and extensive floral displays. Since then the park has been continuously developed into what it is today.
Admission is free; there will be a tombola and other stalls and ice cream available. But no barbecues please, due to fire risk. For those who don’t know the park well, this will also be a chance to explore the historic and fascinating site.
We invite you to amble around the park and enjoy the sights and sounds of summer. Notice the rows of memorial roses planted near the Mayor’s parlour wall; browse in Jill’s Garden, built in memory of TV star Jill Dando; enjoy the vigorous fountain and spot the fish among the lilies in the Round Pond; go through the ornate pergola into the Garden of Fragrance where dozens of fragrant roses were planted in 2020 and 2021; admire the restored hillside rockery and its beautiful wildlife ponds; be amazed at the huge Bug Hotel structure with its squirrel-proof bird feeders; venture up the hill towards the children’s playground and see the community vegetable and fruit growing area; or just rest in the shade of one of the many wonderful specimen trees that fill the park.
The park is a Grade II listed Heritage Park and Garden. It was obtained for the Town in 1890 and
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We would like to invite local residents and their families to join us on Sunday 5th June for four hours of musical entertainment around the Bandstand. Bring a picnic and enjoy the sounds of local musicians and performers in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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Queens Platinum Jubilee Weekend Tuesday 2nd - Sunday 5th June Sandbay Fish & Chips will be celebrating in style with themed foods and festivities throughout the Jubilee weekend. We will be taking part in the annual scarecrow trail around Kewstoke & Sandbay. Come and join us to celebrate this commemorative weekend in history. Afternoon tea boxes will be available to pre order. We are a fully licenced premises with a lovely outdoor seating area. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for our 2022 events and special offers. Crookes Lane, Sandbay, WSM, BS22 9XB, 01934 624000 hello@sandbayfishandchips.co.uk
Waves of Harmony – Saturday 11th June Weston’s all-female a cappella group ‘Waves of Harmony’ are very excited to announce their 10-year anniversary show will take place on Saturday 11th June at 7.30pm, at St Paul’s Church in Walliscote Road, Weston-super-Mare. Joined by Weston Brass band and Bristol shanty group The Harry Browns, this will be an evening of excellent music and fun entertainment. Tickets are £12 and available online
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The Big Gig - Saturday 18th June Kindly organised by Reaper Events in aid of Weston Hospicecare, The Big Gig is back this year in a new location! Join us at St. Pauls Church, Walliscote Road, BS23 1EF on Saturday 18 June. The night begins at 7pm and promises to be a brilliant night of live music from an array of amazing local acts, including Ollie Norton, Ellie & Nikon, and Harrisen Larner-Main. The bar will be open! Tickets are £7.50 each, with all proceeds coming to Weston Hospicecare. The ticket link for The Big Gig will be live very soon, so please keep an eye out for when they become available to purchase on: buytickets. at/reaperevents . Any questions, please email Abi on abigail.smart@westonhospicecare.org.uk or call on 01934 423926
The Charity Real Ale & Cider Festival is BACK – Bigger & Better for 2022! – Friday 29th July Organised by the Lions Club of Weston-super-Mare, the festival will be held on the Weston’s beach lawns on July 29th – 31st. With live music, a range of locally sourced ales and ciders and a variety of food trucks, the Real Ale & Cider Festival is back after being sorely missed and promises a fantastic weekend! Find us on Facebook @ Weston Lions Real Ale Festival and keep up to date with the latest updates & ticket releases! We hope to see you there! www. westonlionsrealalefestival.co.uk
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Worle Community Centre Worle Community Centre is a community space for community use. Based in Lawrence Road, just 200 yards from Worle High Street. Come and join us from 9am at our regular Friday Coffee Morning & Market. We need new trustees and volunteers to help organise and run the various events and activities we have planned for 2022. If you have any suggestions for activities or events that you would like to see at the centre, please let us know. For more information, please visit our new website at https:// worle.community, or call 01934 515681 or email enquiries@worle.community.
Play and Learn Preschool At Worle Village Primary School and Mead Vale community primary School. We have spaces available from September 2022 for 2, 3 and 4 year old funded children as well as privately paid for sessions. We accept 2-year-old funding, 15 and 30 hour funding for 3 & 4 year olds, childcare vouchers and tax free childcare. To enquire for spaces at Worle, email dani.playandlearn@ gmail.com or 07927194710. To enquire for spaces at Meadvale, email playandlearnpreschool3@ hotmail.com. 07710544174.
Big Worle Community organisation During 2022 we will be creating a community growing space in the grounds of Becket School. The aim is to help us all be more aware of where our food comes from, and how we can be involved in growing our own. We hope to encourage healthy eating and make fresh fruit and vegetables more available and affordable for local people. The Garden will be volunteers run and accessible to all, including wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. If you are interested in getting involved, please email chair@bigworle.org.uk or follow us on our social media pages.
1st Weston Village Scouts need your help! We need some new adults to boost our friendly bunch of leaders and helpers at 1st Weston Village Scout Group. We work as a team and are looking for help running our sections on a weekly basis. Our enthusiastic volunteers help our young people get going, get thinking and get stuck into all kinds of things to give them skills for life. It’s about giving
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them confidence, allowing them to speak up, think on their feet and go for it. Can you help? Email us at admin@1stwestonvillage.org.uk
Would you like to be part of our Open Gardens fundraiser this year? We’re looking for others to join our Open Gardens initiative and to invite the public to visit their garden, taking a donation on entry for Weston Hospicecare. The date is entirely up to you, and we’re here to support in any way – whether you need publicity or manpower on the day. Tea, coffee and cake is usually a big favourite, or perhaps you could hold your own raffle! Please get in touch if this is something you can support us with.
Weston and District Community Transport incorporating Weston Wheels. Please go to our website WDCT. UK and find out all about us. We provide an affordable, accessible service as a unique provision for disabled or elderly people living in the Weston area who unable to access other means of transport. We are looking for volunteers to help us provide this very necessary service, car drivers, and drivers with a D1 on their licence who can drive a mini-bus. We are a registered Charity currently headed up by six Trustees, but would ideally like to attract additional Trustees, all Trustees are volunteers and the general demand on their time is not onerous. If you are recently retired and would like to make a contribution of your time to this very worthwhile and unique service please call 01934 611955 or 07952708067,we would love to hear from you.
The #GreatBritishSpringClean 2022 took place from 25 March to 10 April The focus was to encourage anyone to join in and become a #LitterHero, helping to keep their local environment clean and litter free! You could pledge to pick one bag of litter! Or go for the #BigBagChallenge and collect as much as possible during this time. The response was huge showing that every individual act to protect the environment makes a difference, but when we all come together, the difference we make is huge. If you took part, or found this campaign inspiring and are interested in continuing to litter pick in your local area, join North Somerset Council’s Adopt-a-Street scheme. We will supply safety advice and litter picking equipment that can be used all year round. Look on our website for details www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/ parking-travel-roads/street-cleaning/adopt-street www.localreach.co.uk | 25
COMMUNITY
Ashcombe Bowling Club A new season begins for Ashcombe Park Bowling Club with the President’s Opening Day on Saturday April 9th and a Members’ Fun Day on Sunday 10th. Then the serious business of club matches in the various leagues begins in earnest. These are exciting times for Ashcombe with a new management committee, newly designed club shirts, over 40 new members, new look to the pathways around the greens, freshly tarmacked and new edging all round, and even a new hygiene inspection for the catering department, having achieved a great score of four stars out of five’. The captains’ designated charity this year is Weston Hospice Care. The new Chair, Jane Sansam, said of the coming season, “So good to be back. New season, New enthusiasm, New opportunities to meet new people and importantly to re-establish old friendships. Can’t wait to start! Members have been busy with all this but still found time to join in with the local campaign in sending over 50 bags of clothes and medical items to Ukraine in aid of refugees. Time has also been set aside in the busy season to have another NHS staff open day on 29th May, after our highly successful ones in past years, and a general public Open Day on 30th April. On top of that, our offer of free coaching mornings, by our fully qualified coaches, on Saturdays and
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It‘s official: Meet Thomas, 16, one of Britain’s best young mathematicians Story and photo by Jill Dando News Thomas, 16, of Worle Community School Academy in Westonsuper-Mare is officially one of Britain’s best mathematicians. To achieve full marks in the competition is exceptionally rare, with only a few students doing so nationally each year. Thomas’ achievement follows his string of previous successes in the competition during his time at Worle. Thomas is lining up Exeter Maths School as his next option where he will continue his studies in the subject as well as completing other A levels. Head of Mathematics Sean Wood said: ”Since Year 7 Thomas has amazed us with his fantastic problem solving skills; he has achieved great results every year in the Maths Challenge and remarkably has managed to raise the bar even further with every year that has passed. “To achieve 100% in this year’s competition is outstanding and is a fitting way to top off his time competing in the competition at WCSA. “I wish him every success with his future endeavours and I know he has a very bright future ahead of him.” Thomas was one of numerous students at Worle Community School Academy who have been awarded a Gold, Silver or Bronze certificate in the competition this year.
We are the champions! Pupils crowned best netball team in the area By Jill Dando News
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The pupils of St Anne’s Church Academy, Weston-super-Mare, won first place in the Your School Games North Somerset Netball Championship. They will now go forward to the regional finals next month. The School Games inspires young people to be physically active for life through positive experiences of daily activity and competition. Charlotte Bradley of St Anne’s said: “We are so so proud of these incredible. Young ladies. Congratulations girls!.” St Anne’s Church Academy is a high achieving and happy caring school. It is part of The Priory Learning Trust and has a Jill Dando News Centre to cover positive stories from the school, community and the world.
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Renew Wellbeing Centre The last few years has taken a huge toll on our communities mental health and well-being. As Baptist Churches in Weston we are delighted to say that we will be opening our Renew Wellbeing Centre on Monday 4th April.
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Working in partnership with our local professional mental health teams, district council and voluntary organisations, Renew Wellbeing is a safe, sustainable and simple space. Hobbies and activities are shared or co-produced, so people can bring things with them to do as well as using the crafts and activities provided. There is also a space where you can be still, quiet or pray. Renew Wellbeing is a quiet shared space where it’s ok not to be ok, where all people are welcome to come and be in community with others, so that together we improve our mental health and wellbeing. If you feel this is for you, please feel free to pop in to Renew 193, Worle High Street. We’d love to see you.
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