LocalReach Weston November 2022

Not a Tame Lion

I have been a fan of C.S Lewis for many years. I can remember receiving the Chronicles of Narnia as a gift for Christmas. Over the years, I have read each book countless times, my personal favourite being the Horse and his boy. However, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the most famous of the seven books. There are many quotable lines from it, like ‘Aslan is on the move’, but the one I would like to focus on is ‘not a tame Lion, but he is good.’

I recently went to a youth event, the preaching series intended to encourage young people to practice some of the core elements of the Christian faith, like reading the bible and prayer. The young youth leader was tasked with sharing why reading the bible is good. The youth worker did an admiral job in her talk, but unfortunately, it may not have had the desired effect on a rather apathetic audience. I say apathetic because I feel, as a society, we are facing massive competition for the minds and hearts of the younger generations. Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and other platforms are slowly sucking the creative and innovative revolution that has been a hallmark of being young. So what’s this got to do with ‘Not a tame lion?’ Well, a lot, really; maybe we have made the Christian God too tame, fluffy and comfortable, safe and bubble-wrapped to shield us from any real

challenge to our cosy lives? Just reading the love chapter, 1 Corinthians 13, it says these words: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.’

This kind of love is dangerous to a society that seeks its own ends, which is selfish and keeps every record of when it has been wronged. This is radical and revolutionary; it has toppled governments, challenged the status quo, and asked questions we would rather ignore. The passage is more than a lovely poem to read at a wedding; but lived out in every aspect of our lives. The God of the bible introduces us to Jesus, to His son, who lived this out, challenged the religious leaders, restored those excluded from society, and gave His life to save us from ourselves. Not only that declared open victory over sin and death and rose from the dead. I can’t see a safe and tame God here. God calls us to follow in His footsteps and make a difference in this world through radical love. He is not a tame Lion, but he is good. Amen!

Kindly provided by Revd Andy Pearce, Associate Minister at Locking Castle Church & Community Pastor for Church @ St Anne’s, West Wick.

Managing incontinence and dementia: our top tips

Incontinence is not uncommon in people who have dementia; it is thought that around 60 to 70% of people with Alzheimer’s will develop incontinence in the later stages of dementia.

If you live with someone who has this condition, it can be useful to know what you can do to help. Read on for our advice:

Understand why it happens: People with dementia face many challenges, ranging from loss of spatial awareness (meaning that they can get lost in their own home and not recognise where or what the bathroom is) to mobility issues, making it tricky to get to the bathroom in time. With advanced dementia, communication becomes more difficult, and the ability to react and remember things is greatly reduced, meaning someone might not be able to communicate that they need to use the toilet.

Get support from health professionals: It might be your GP, community nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist – the NHS also has specialist continence advisers, and while their availability varies, they exist to create bespoke continence care plans and provide follow up plans and next steps.

Seek advice from professional organisations: The Alzheimer’s Society has some highly practical support on a whole range of related topics – from maintaining a healthy bladder and bowels, to reducing and dealing with accidents. They also have some very thoughtful advice on how to communicate better with a person who has dementia – do have a read.

Identify the right continence aids: This is where specialist suppliers like Arelle can help, ensuring you find the right products for comfort and care, which will also protect clothing, furniture and bedding. These can include incontinence pants and pads, as well as incontinence bed and seat protection such as bed and chair pads, mattress covers, duvet and pillow covers and even waterproof duvets, pillows and mattresses.

If you would prefer some tailored advice on finding the right product for you or the person you are caring for, that’s what we are here for. Don’t hesitate to give us a call on 0800 389 3597.

Vocalstars - choir for 6-11 year oldsMondays

A new choir for children at St. George’s Community Centre from 6pm-7pm. Be in at the start of something special! A fun, educational session with a qualified singing teacher and Vocal Health First Aider in a kind, safe, encouraging environment with performing opportunities. Sign up for a free taster session using the link on Facebook or website. More details from Ann on 01934 627709, ann. clewlow@btinternet.com, Facebook, ocalisechoir. wordpress.com. Please register first.

Vocalise ladies’ choir - Mondays

A fun night of singing makes a great start to the week. There are no auditions, no need to read music, yet we achieve something special that makes us award-winning. Join us as we start our preparations for Christmas, and experience for yourself the friendliness, team spirit and cheerful enthusiasm of Vocalise in a free trial session. Run by a qualified singing teacher. St George’s Community Centre 7.30pm to 9.30pm. More details from Ann on 01934 627709, ann.clewlow@btinternet.com, Facebook, vocalisechoir.wordpress.com. Please contact first so we can have some music for you.

Selbourne Singers – Mondays

A long established four-part mixed choir, seeks members in all voices. We sing a very wide variety of music eg: The Beatles, John Rutter, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Schubert, Folk Songs and Choral Works, amongst many others styles. We would love to meet you, do come along to a rehearsal, which last about one hour. The annual fee is most reasonable. We sing on Mondays at 19.30 in a building close to Kewstoke Church, at the bottom of Monk’s Hill. For more information, please contact miketedstones@ sky.com or 01934 414366.

Ladies Walking Football – Mondays and Tuesdays

Monday Night: 8:00pm - 9:15pm

Tuesday Morning: 10:00am – 11:00am

Sessions are suitable for all ladies over 18 years of age.

All are on the 3G pitch at Weston-super-Mare AFC, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 9AA.

The cost is £4 a session. Appropriate footwear is required for the 3G pitch. New players welcome, 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 Football a try? For further information Contact Arie Van Vliet. Email vanvliet1130@gmail.com or Telephone Arie on 01278751029

Men`s Walking Football – Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays

Monday Night: 8:00pm to 9:15pm

Tuesday Morning: 10:00am – 11:00am

Friday Morning: 10:00am – 11:00am

All sessions suitable for men over 50 years of age.

All are on the 3G pitch at Weston-super-Mare AFC Winterstoke Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 9AA. 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

NEW to Weston-super-Mare: Outdoor Tai Chi from Age UK Somerset - Tuesdays

Meeting by the Bandstand at Grove Park on Tuesdays at 2.30pm-3.30pm, join Age UK Somerset for some gentle and reinvigorating outdoor Tai Chi QiGong, which has been specially designed for people over 60. £5 per session and pre-booking is essential. Please call 01823 345626 or email ageingwell@ ageuksomerset.org.uk for more information.

Tea Time at St Mark’s - Tuesdays

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.

LADY DANCE PARTNER REQUIRED

I am looking for a social dancer for Ballroom, Latin & Sequence. I live in Weston-super-Mare & dance in all surrounding areas. If interested please contact me for a chat: Derek 01934 518678

Western Active Stroke Group – Tuesdays

Western Active Stroke Group was formed in 2003 by a group of local stroke survivors. It has since grown into one of the foremost Stroke Groups in the local area. We meet every Tuesday at Worlebury Golf Club, Monks Hill, Worlebury, BS22 9SX between 10.00am and Noon. Coffee Mornings include, Bingo, Quizzes, Regular Armchair Exercise with a qualified Physio, Speakers, Lunches, Days Out and Holidays. We welcome all Stroke survivors along with Partners/Carers.

For more info Contact Stuart Marshall on 01934 514560, or 07979801873.

Lynne Castell’s Adult Art Groups –Tuesdays

Always wanted to learn to draw and paint; develop your skill; or start using that set of paints you were given? --- (all in a friendly environment!) Lynne teaches a wide range of subjects in Watercolours 1.00pm to 4.00pm on Tuesdays, and Oils, Acrylics, Watercolours and Pastels 10.00 am to 1.00pm on Wednesdays, at Greenways Farm, 2 Lyefield Road (behind the Crematorium), Worle BS22 9NX. Plus seasonal Outdoor Painting and Indoor Workshops in the holidays. Late joining no problem. For more details, contact Lynne on 01934 628760 / 07519 109002 or online at www.lynnecastell.co.uk

Respite Care Day Centre – Tuesdays

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. 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

players. Competitions, Christmas party, raffles and quizzes too. You are invited to join in with the fun. We meet every Tuesday at St Saviours Hall on The Locking road starting at 7pm, entrance £3. It’s a great way to socialize, especially if you like playing with words.

For more details contact the chairman, Geoff Hammond on 01275 879214.

Hutton Moor 50+ Sports Club – Tuesdays and Thursdays

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 £4.70 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 will need to get started and to have fun.

Scrabble Club - Tuesdays

Looking for a kind word?

Weston Scrabble club has loads of them. We are one of the largest and oldest Scrabble clubs in the country situated in the very heart of Weston. We play every week with 3 leagues from beginners to tournament

Weston 50+ Social Singles GroupWednesdays

Are a local volunteer led friendly group of ‘the older age’ single people in their 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and even 80’s who enjoy meeting at a local pub each Wednesday evening to chat and arrange social events for each other to enjoy.

If you are an ‘older singleton’ looking to make new friends and improve your social life then we could be just the thing for you! We arrange meals, walks, shows, music events and lots more besides! Just ring one of our organisers below, find out more and arrange to come along to try out our group for a week or two to see if we suit you and then become a member if we do!

We understand it will be brave of you to contact us in the first instance but remember, every one of our current members have done the same thing originally so why not pick up that phone or mobile and give us a call, or text us.

For more info contact Margaret on 07887 883251 or Rob on 07899 755457.

Take the correct steps now to protect against data loss

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

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

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

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

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MTH Dancing - Wednesdays

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.

Uphill WI. – 2nd Wednesday of the Month

Our meetings are held on the second Wednesday in the month at 2.15pm in UPHILL village Victory Hall. All visitors are very welcome. This month we welcome once again. ARMCHAIR AEROBICS we all enjoy this so come and join us. For more info ring 01934 641947.

Worle WI – Third Wednesday of the Month

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 some craft sessions where some of our ladies will be showing their knowledge and passing on their skills to the other members. Sure to be good fun! All welcome - please come along and see if we are right for you! Contact us at: enquire@worlewi.org.uk

The FUCHSIA Group (Friendship & Understanding, Cancer Help and Support in Abundance) - Thursdays

Coffee Church – Wednesdays

Every Wednesday at 11am in St Saviour’s Hall, 74 Locking Road. There’s a warm welcome; tea, coffee and refreshments, and a safe space within a Christian context to give you hope for the day ahead. We join together to sing some well- known hymns and listen to a reading, but most of all we’re glad to see you and to offer you our friendship and hospitality. So drop in to Coffee Church one Wednesday and start your day a different way!

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

Worle Community Choir - Thursdays

If you enjoy singing, come and join us!

Walking Football – Wednesdays & Fridays

Play Original Walking Football with the Western Rebels. Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, WSM. Outside 3G pitch. Wednesdays 10.00am until 12.00 noon. Fridays 10.00am until 11.00am. Contact John 07427 242971 or Email westernrebelsfc@gmail.com. Plus just introduced on Mondays 10.00am until 11.00am. Return to sport with back to basics gentle paced walking football.

Contact Mike 07769 878000 or email mjs_cadley@ live.co.uk. All sessions are £5.00 with the first session free.

We’re a friendly and enthusiastic choir of people from the local area. The choir is open to male and female voices, usually singing in four-part harmony. We sing a variety of song styles ably led by our pianist and musical director. We welcome new members and there’s no audition, and no need to have previous experience, just bring your enthusiasm and a drink of water! We are presently preparing for our Christmas concerts. Thursday 8pm -10pm, at St Marks Church, St Marks Road, Worle, BS22 7PW. For further details, please ring Sue on 07881 872350 or 01934 622542

Vocalist-Lite - Thursday afternoons

A no-pressure singing group for ladies to make friends and enjoy singing. 7 new members last month - we must be doing something right! No experience needed - all are

welcome. No need to perform if you don’t want toyou choose. Come and join us as we prepare for Christmas. Who doesn’t love Christmas music? Our Lady of Lourdes hall, Baytree Road. 1.45pm2.45pm. Run by a qualified singing teacher.

More details from Ann - 01934 627709, ann. clewlow@btinternet.com, Facebook, vocalisechoir. wordpress.com

Please contact first so we can have some music for you.

2nd Weston-super-Mare Boys’ BrigadeThursday evenings

For boys ages 5-8 (6.15-7.15pm) & ages 8-17 (7.008.30pm)

Come and join us on Thursday evenings at Milton Baptist Church for loads of activities, games and badge work. A great chance to meet new friends and have lots of fun.

For more details, phone Mark on 07968 134959 or email mark.avonbattalion@hotmail.com or find us on Facebook at 2nd Weston Boys’ Brigade.

Hewish & District WI - Thursdays

Hewish & District WI meet every third Thursday of the month at Puxton & Hewish Village Hall, Maysgreen Lane, Hewish BS24 6RW, at 7.30pm. We have members from all over Weston as well as the villages. Our November meeting is our AGM, when our speaker will be Ben Dawson, steeplejack.

Our activities include monthly walks, craft sessions, theatre visits and friendly skittles. New members are always welcome, ring 01934 249352 for further details.

Weston Whippets - Fridays

Weston Whippets continues to deliver various sessions every week to all of our runners aged 4 and up (funetics, Youth and Adult). We now also offer a weekly walk aimed at parents/carers with babies and pre school children. We meet on a Friday, offering a friendly walk with a stop for refreshments or a light lunch at a cafe or pub. Most of our walks are buggy friendly, but we also like to go off road (carriers/slings needed) to enjoy the beauty of our surroundings. For more information email us at: WestonWhippetsrc@gmail.com

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“FOLLOW ON” caring for carers - Fridays

We meet twice monthly on a Friday morning 10am12noon at The Coach House, Locking. Our aim is to help those who are or have cared for someone who is or has been terminally ill. We engage speakers to talk to us on varied subjects of interest, we have discussion’s quizzes, in fact our group is a respite to those who want time out for themselves, meeting people with similar interests over a welcoming cup of tea/coffee and of course an ear sometimes helps. Our group is never dull it is filled with laughter and cheer we are there to help and listen. For more information contact Anne; 07923-055241

Weston Super Mare Bridge ClubSaturdays

Weston Super Mare Bridge Club is a longestablished 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 1.30pm for 1.45pm start. The cost to play is £2 per session. Visitors and new members are always welcome. For further details please contact Daphne Greatorex telephone 01278 555897 or email daphnegreat@sky.com

Badminton Club - Fridays

We are a small friendly social Badminton Club who play badminton every Friday evening from 6.30pm8.30pm. We now play in the Sports Hall at this brand new location, Winterstoke Hundred Academy, Beaufighter Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS24 8EE. If you have played before you are most welcome to join us, as we are always looking for new members. Our membership has a good mix of both male and female players. Your first visit is free of charge. Plenty of free parking. www.firstbadmintonclub.co.uk

The Friends Of The PlayhouseSaturdays

The Friends Of The Playhouse hold their popular coffee mornings every Saturday Morning at 10am and are held in the upstairs bar of the theatre and the theatre foyer in the High Street. Hot drinks and biscuits are on sale. Some members of the committee will be on hand to answer any questions you have about the Friends. They are open to Members and Non Members. So if you are passing the theatre any Saturday Morning then please drop in. The coffee mornings form a big part of our

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fundraising, so please support them as we must have the cheapest coffee in town though we do serve tea and hot chocolate as well!

highs and lows of events in women’s prisons. Great music combined with a talented cast promise not to disappoint. Blakehay Theatre, Weston-super-Mare

The Stable and The Stable Games Room monthly Artisan Markets take place the first Sunday of the month, 10am - 4pm

The markets to the end of the year are Sunday 6th Nov, Sunday 4th Dec. The annual Christmas market is Saturday 26th November, 5-8pm. Come and support your fabulous local makers.

Thursday 3rd - Saturday 5th at 7:30pm performances with an additional Saturday Matinee at 2:30pm. Book your tickets via the Blakehay website or at the box office.

Clarence Park Petanque Club - Sundays

The first club competition was held to a closely fought finish, the winners being Mike and Steve, with the runners up Clive and Arthur. A barbeque was also enjoyed by one and all, profits going towards improving the piste. New members are welcome on a Sunday morning, we play all year round weather permitting. Entrance is through the Bowling Club main gate.

Weston Organ and Keyboard Club –Thursday 3rd November

The Club meets on the first Thursday of every month, at our new venue Bleadon Coronation Hall, Bleadon, Weston super Mare, BS24 0PG, commencing at 7.30pm-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. During a thirty-minute interval we provide tea, coffee and biscuits etc for a small charge. Entry fee is £8.00 at the door with free parking.

For more information, please visit the websites www.westonorganclub.20m.com www.organfax. co.uk/clubs/weston or call Jo (Chairman) on 01934 812759

Our next concert is November 3rd Lee Dewsnap: www.organfax.co.uk/players/leedewsnap/

NHS Retirement Fellowship – Tuesday 1st November

Our next meeting is Tuesday 1st November 2022 at the Scouts Hut, Windwhistle Lane, BS23 4PR from 10.30 to 12.30. A really nice time was had in September on the Tiverton Barge trip. We look forward to welcoming this month our speaker Jo Kingscott from the Springboard Charity . Tea, coffee and a raffle will be held as usual. 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’ WODS Musical Theatre Presents - BAD Girls – 3rd-5th November November

WODS Musical Theatre Company are back on stage this November with their performance of Bad Girls The Musical. Based on the ITV series from 19992006 this thought-provoking musical captures the

Trainmaster – Tuesday 1st November

From 10:00am – 11:00am at Weston Museum from £7.25. Come and join us for ride on trains, giant track layouts, build your own trains, superstations, Thomas Minis and lots more!

Browns…Your local family business at your service

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

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

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

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Heritage Talk – Grove Park War Memorial – Thursday 3rd November

From 11:00am – 12:00pm at Weston Museum.

Event. Come hear a free talk about the war

in Grove Park, Weston-super-Mare.

The Friends Of The Playhouse – Saturday 5th November

The new monthly ticket draw will take place where the winner will receive 2 tickets to a show of their choice (within 3 months of the draw taking place). There will also be a draw on Saturday 10 December at The Christmas Coffee Morning plus the Quarterly Raffle with some cracking prizes.

St Martin’s Church - Sunday 6th & 13th November

On Sunday 6th November at 10am we will be hosting our next 45min All Age Service followed by refreshments. On Sunday 13th November at 10am we will be holding our next Sunday School with Vicar Jon and Goldie at 10am in Worle Village School.

Entertainment at the Conservative Club

Saturday 5th November 3-6pm - Tina Jackson.

Saturday 12th November 3-6pm - Dave Curran.

Remembrance Sunday 13th November 2-5pmBeau Jangles.

Saturday 19th November 3-6pm – Louise.

Saturday 26th November 3-6pm - Barry Haydn. Bingo played every Tuesday: 3-4pm.

Skittle season has started. If any member is interested please contact Dixie 07890 523189.

We currently have vacancies for a Bar Manager, if interested please e-mail wsmconclub@zen.co.uk for more information.

Sing-a-Long Monday – Mondays – 7th and 21st November

Sing-a-long Monday is up and running once more from 2pm to 3.45pm. As ever we welcome anyone who just likes to sing along to songs of the golden years from 1940’s through to 70’s plus anything else we fancy! A £2 donation, [shouldn’t stop anyone coming if you don’t have it] and a sense of humour is essential. Save on your home heating and come and warm up with us!

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Weston-s-Mare Operatic Society –

Monday 7th November

Weston-s-Mare Operatic Society are holding New Members auditions on Monday 7th November at 7.30pm ahead of our Spring Production, Kinky Boots. Please email wosnewmembers@gmail.com for more information.

Weston Quilters – Monday 7th November

Our guest speaker Bryan Milham, The Village Woodturner, will be spinning tales about joys of working with wood. He will bring a selection of well-crafted gadgets for knitters and quilters, and bespoke gifts for sale. Visitors welcome, £5. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Winterstoke Hundred Academy, Beaufighter Road, Weston-super-Mare BS24 8EE. Large free car park at the venue.

W.S.M. & District Family History Society –Wednesday 9th November

The next meeting will be on Wed Nov.9th 2022 at

Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Baytree Rd. W.S.M. BS22 8HQ from 2.30pm to 5pm. A.G.M. followed by speaker Bill Caple on THEN & NOW.

New members & visitors are welcome. Entrance fee is £1-50 for members & £2 for visitors.

Live Music at the 49 Social Club - Friday 11th November

Friday 11th November sees the return of the illuminated Weston carnival, why not join us and visiting carnival clubs based at the 49 Social Club, when we open our doors to families and non-members, under 18’s are welcome from 5pm onwards.

Weston U3a – Friday 11th November

Our November lecture is on Friday 11 th at 2.00 in the U R c hall in the Boulevard. The talk is from the Air Ambulance and should be very informative.

Cost. £2. All are welcome so please bring your friends and neighbours.

We are also planning a carol service and Christmas singalong.

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

We don’t employ salesmen. Our experienced surveyors visit you to discuss your needs. We also pride ourselves in employing courteous and trustworthy fitters to install every bathroom.

We use specialist bathing products which come with a manufacturer’s warranty, plus our own 12-month installation warranty.

If you’re ready to seek help with your bathroom, call us on 01934 318438.

Charity Christmas Fayre – Saturday 12th November

On Saturday 12th November 2022 from 10am to 2pm, local charity New Beginnings 4U CIO are holding a Christmas Fayre at Milton Baptist Church, Baytree Road, WsM, BS22 8HJ to raise funds for the work of the charity. This charity supports and mentors prisoners and ex-offenders in their rehabilitation, after all we all deserve a second chance. Come along and treat yourself and your loved ones to delicious homemade cakes, bakes and preserves and find beautiful gifts from the many stalls at the event. Find out more at www.newbeginnings4u. org

Rag Wreath Workshop – Saturday 12th November

From 10:00am – 11:30 & 11:30am – 13:00pm at the Weston Museum, £12.00 per person. Join us and Art in Mind to create a Christmas Rag Wreath, perfect for decorating your home! Using colours of your choosing to make your perfect decoration, you get to enjoy making them with us, then take them home to use. www.westonmuseum.org/events

Live Music at the 49 Social Club –Sunday 13th November

Sunday 13th November the 49 Social Club will be holding their annual afternoon of remembrance with local entertainer Tony B, with music from 4pm, non-members over 18 are welcome.

Weston Woodturning Circle – Thursday 17th November

We will meet on the 17th of November being the third Thursday of each month commencing at 7.00pm at: Weston AFC, Winterstoke Road, Weston super Mare. Our evening will be devoted to various multi skills with tuition on lathe woodturning for beginners through to advanced.

Anyone interested can attend our meeting which is free of charge for the first two meetings.

For more information about our friendly welcoming club contact us by visiting our website www.weston-woodturning-circle.co.uk

Rainbow Sands Workshop - Saturday 19th November

10:00am – 10:45am & 11:00am – 11:45am at the Weston Museum for £7.00.

Join us and Rainbow Sands for a Carousel Activity Workshop. Throughout the 45-minute session you will complete 4 activities to take home with you. www.westonmuseum.org/events

Monday Club – Monday 14th November

Join us for talks, quizzes, skittles and conversation. All welcome.Next dates: 10th October, 14th November and 12th December. Meet at the Ebdon Arms. More info contact Maxine Gilman (Village Agent), on 07967344766.

Heritage Talk – Clara’s Cottage Kitchen and 20th Century Kitchenalia – Thursday 17th November

11:00am – 12:00pm at The Weston Museum. Free Event. Come along and have a closer look at the old kitchen inside Clara’s Cottage. There will also be the opportunity to handle some kitchen related items from the 20th century. www.westonmuseum.org/ events

Weston-super-Mare Fibromyalgia

Christmas Fayre – Saturday 19th November

Weston-super-Mare Fibromyalgia Support Group is a group of people who are living with Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. We meet regularly to support each other and have some fun. Please contact us for more information- call Jules 07840189641 or Val 07411989478 or email wsmfibro@gmail.com. On November 19th we are hosting a Christmas Craft Fayre at Tamar Wellness Centre, BS22 6BU with quality crafts, gifts and produce plus home-made cakes and refreshments. Why not join us and start your Christmas shopping?

Christmas Coffee Morning – Saturday 19th November

Join The Thursday Girls on Saturday November 19th, at Greenways Farm, Lyefield Road, Worle BS22 9NX from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Enjoy coffee, homemade cake and seasonal refreshments. Buy fabrics from which to make those Christmas projects. Choose from a variety of gifts handmade from local craftspeople. And try your luck on the tombola, in aid of Great Western Air Ambulance. For further details contact Heather on 07967527455 or thethursdaygirls@gmail.com

Local Artists at The Cosy Hatch – Sunday 20th November

Wrap up warm for chilly November walks rewarded with one of our ‘Extra special Hot chocolates’ or fill up on a ‘Full English Breakfast’ or one of your Cosy Hatch or Chip Shop favourites! Sunday November the 20th we have invited local artists to come and exhibit their work with the opportunity to buy Christmas gifts and such like. Follow our social media for opportunities to win Family meals and other treats to enjoy during the Football World Cup!

NSPCWT – Wednesday 23rd November

We are North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together, here to support all parents and carers that have a child/young person with any additional need or disability up to the age of 25 years, regardless of whether your young person has a diagnosis. 23rd November is our Transitions Fayre at The Tropicana on the Seafront. This is a FREE event for Parent Carers, Teachers & TA’s supporting key transition points in the children’s lives with a focus on Education, Health and Social Care. There will be presentations, stalls plus free tea, coffee and cake! Come and join us.

Garden View Feeling Fruity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Gardening,

By Rachael Leverton

Fruit & Nut Bark – a great gift to make for Christmas

Ingredients

75g cup walnuts

450g good white chocolate, finely chopped

75g dried cranberries

75g medium-diced dried apricot

Directions

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.

Using a pencil, draw an 8-by-10-inch rectangle on a piece of parchment paper. Turn the parchment paper over so the pencil mark doesn’t get onto the chocolate and place it on a sheet pan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Railway Group

Friday 25th

We are holding our next meeting on Friday 25th November at 7.30pm in the St Peter’s Church Hall, Baytree Road, Milton,Weston-s-Mare, BS22 8HG. With guest speaker Clive Burlton giving a presentation on ‘Bristol’s Lost City’. Visitors are welcome - cost £2, members free. Our group is for anyone interested in the history of the Weston, Clevedon & Portishead Railway. Our aims include keeping the memory alive, preserving the remains, building a collection of artefacts and photos, and installing interpretation boards. We have a regular newsletter, arrange occasional trips to railways, have an annual dinner, and hold meetings every other month with a speaker.

finally the Symphony No 1 by Kalinnikov. Tickets cost £10 on the door. (Concessions £8).

Music Quiz – Saturday 26th November

We are holding a Music Quiz and Curry night on Saturday 26th November, 7pm until 10pm in the rear hall at Locking Castle Church, Jasmine Way, BS24 7JW. There will be 3 curries to choose from: mild, spicy and vegan. Cost £5 per person, under 16s free. Please bring your own drinks and raffle prizes welcome. All proceeds will support poor Kenyan widows and orphans who are suffering a hunger crisis following another drought. All enquiries please to Brian on 07879 847657.

West Mendip Orchestra – Friday 25th November

On Friday 25th November at 7.45pm the West Mendip Orchestra will perform at All Saints Church, All Saints Road, WSM. BS23 2NL. The programme begins with the overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor, followed by Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances, and

Autumn Fair – Saturday 26th November

St Mark’s Church in Worle are having their autumn fair on Saturday 26th November 10am till 12pm. Come and pick up some bargains and have fun while you’re here. Old Favourites like Guess the Ted’s name and splat the rat. Children’s toys and clothes. Craft stall and Bric a Brac. Tea and Coffee available. We look forward to seeing you.

Bathbomb Making Workshop - Saturday 26th November

10:00am – 10:45am, 11:00am – 11:45am & 12:00 –12:45pm at Weston Museum, £6.00 per person. Join us and Art in Mind to make 2 bath bombs in our ever-popular workshop!

With this make and take workshop, you get to enjoy making them with us, then take them home to see how they fizz and fill your bathtub with colour. With a special Christmas twist, you wrap your bath bombs up to make ideal presents! www.westonmuseum. org/events

Free Film Nights – Saturday 26th November

The next free film night at St Martin’s Church will be on Saturday 26 November. The doors will open at 5.15pm and the film starts at 5.45pm. Admission is free and there will be tea and coffee available. Film being shown is Legends of the Fall, starring Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins.

This will be the last film for 2022 and they will restart on 22 January 2023.

Christmas Fayre – Saturday 26th November

Worle Community Association will be holding its Christmas Fayre on Saturday 26th November between 2pm and 6pm at Worle Community Centre, Lawrence Road. Stalls include Craft, Tombola, Grand Draw, Refreshments, Meet Santa, Face Painting and Carols. Come along and have a good time.

Live Music at the 49 Social Club –Sunday 27th November

Sunday 27th November sees the first ever visit of top local entertainer Woodchuck, singing live from 4pm. Non-members over 18 are welcome to attend.

Richard Lennox in Concert – Sunday 27th November

Richard Lennox, who has performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London and worked in theatre, cabaret and concert venues across the UK and Europe, returns to the Curzon this November to play our historic Christie theatre organ. A multi-talented musician playing organ & piano, Richard also writes & arranges music and is thrilled to be back

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at the Curzon Cinema for another of his Christmas concerts on the Christie Organ, playing a selection of modern & traditional Christmas Music.

Christmas Tree Festival at St Martins Church – 9th – 11th December

Come and be part of it. Tree’s will need to be artificial and to be 4ft high or shorter. Do use lights. You can decorate the tree in any way you would like to, it is free to enter as individuals, playgroups, schools, organisations, businesses – everyone! For more information contact Vicar Jon on revjonormrod@ gmail.com

Merry Christmas Everybody! Saturday 10th December 7.30pm, Kewstoke Village Hall

A celebration of Christmas music, both sacred and secular, featuring Vocalise and friends Bold Brass in their first joint Christmas concert since lockdown. Also performing will be our sister choir, Vocalise-Lite in their first ever Christmas concert. There will be carols for you to join in, heart-warming and laugh out loud moments. Raffle and refreshments.

Tickets £10 Under 14s £5 from members, or ring Ann on 01934 627709. Get your tickets early - our summer concert was a sell-out!

Waves of Harmony ladies chorus

We’ve been very lucky to welcome some fabulous new members to our all-female a cappella group recently. We now have a band of Baritones, loads of Leads (they sing the main tune), a bundle of Basses (they get down really low) but what we really need is some more Tenors – they’re the ones who can hit the high notes! If you love to sing, whatever your range, why not come along to a Waves rehearsal to see what we do? You don’t have to be a fantastic singer or be able to read music. More information can be found on www.wavesofharmony.co.uk, or on our Facebook page. Alternatively ring Sue on 01934 642806, or Stephen on 07889 015681.

Weston-Super-Mare Music Appreciation Society

We plan to continue our meetings during the winter period. Specific dates can be obtained by emailing the address below or by calling one of the phone numbers also shown below. The latest information will be posted on our website. Meetings are from 2.15pm until 4.30pm with refreshments provided

during the break. We have presentations given by professional speakers and our own members. We are pleased to have welcomed several new members recently.

PLEASE NOTE: We now meet at Milton Methodist Church, 2 Milton Hill, Weston-Super-Mare BS22 9RA. (The hall is behind the church). For full details please email simonrawlings9@gmail.com or call either Simon on 07971474968 or the Secretary on 01934 814752. You may also like to visit our website at: www.thefrms.co.uk/affprogs/wsm_home.htm

Cheddar Steam Club

The site is “A little Oasis” is a quote from a visitor. Our model club now has over 80 members and has come to life again after the lockdown. We are much more than steam, and include yachts, electric boats and trains and now have a working five inch gauge ride on track for small, driver only engines. Please have a look on our brilliant website by “searching” for our title…or go to: www.cheddarsteamclub.co.uk. Contact Norman on 07940 812514 for info.

Kenya Hope Charity

Kenya Hope Charity invite you to twin your Christmas tree with a hand-planted fruit tree in a Kenyan school compound. This will provide jobs for the youths who run our 4 tree nurseries, teaches them about caring for creation, helps to offset global warming and provides a food supplement for future generations of pupils. For £5, you will receive a Christmas Card and a hand-made decoration to hang on your tree. These are great Christmas presents for friends or family. You can apply through www. kenyahopecharity.org or call/txt chairman Brian on 07879 847657 or email brianandirene@sky.com

Our new target is 2,000 trees by July 2023.

The Weston Ukulele Players

The Weston Ukulele Players have been busy throughout the year playing for numerous clubs around North Somerset and passing 100% of the donations raised to the Childrens Hospice South West. With 20 gigs arranged between now and Christmas including 8 performances at Pontins in Sand Bay, they hope to add to the £3000 already raised this year. Please contact Andrew on 07795690398 if you would like more details about this entertaining group of ukulele players.

Adopt-a-Street’ litter picking scheme

Want to help keep your local area clean and litter free? Why not join the North Somerset Council, Adopta-Street scheme? Adopt a street or road/s near to where you live, and the council will provide you with litter picking equipment and safety guidelines. This month Adopt-a-Street volunteers will be out helping to clear any extra litter made from people visiting the See Monster. Thank you, all volunteers, for your dedication. If you’d like to apply to become a volunteer, or find out more, please check our website www.n-somerset.gov.uk/adopt-a-street or email adopt-a-street@n-somerset.gov.uk

Weston Rotary

Fundraising for the Lifeboat, Weston Rotarians were recently collecting funds at the entrance to the Grand Pier in aid of a new lifeboat station for Weston. During the pandemic our lifeboat was still getting called out frequently and despite being without a permanent home, last year Weston’s RNLI station was once again the busiest this side of the Severn Estuary. Locals and visitors dug deep ensuring that this voluntary service can be maintained and continue 24 hours a day throughout the year. If you want to learn more about how Rotary helps in the community get in touch with Stewart on 07776 216304.

34% of the average black bin can be composted. Sorry, how much?

Yep, according to our latest waste audit in 2019, a whopping 34% found in the average black bin can be composted. Composting at home is an easy, cheap, and environmentally friendly way to manage your garden waste and kitchen scraps. It also provides you with a nutrient rich compost for your garden. Need a bit of support to start composting or even just want to do some troubleshooting for a heap that’s not quite working as expected? Email gardenwaste@n-somerset.gov.uk for access to a free e-learning course. #mastercomposters #gardenorganic

Fall-proof is your easy to use strength and balance plan!

Fall-proof exercises can improve your strength and balance, help to maintain your independence and keep you out and about doing the everyday things you love to do. In this free plan, there is a booklet to guide you, strength and balance exercise videos you can follow and Move to improve cards to prompt you to work on your strength and balance. Find out more and download your free plan on our website www.fallproofwest.org.uk

Could you help your local Hospice?

If you have some time to spare or perhaps are feeling a little isolated and would like to meet some new friends, please pop in to one of our shops or call the volunteer team on 01934 423975 to discuss which roles are currently available. Alternatively you can visit our website and apply online: www. westonhospicecare.org.uk/work-with-us/aboutvolunteering/volunteer-for-us/ - there is something for everyone!

Cancer Support Group Host Coffee Morning For Macmillan

The FUCHSIA Cancer Support Group held a coffee morning at the NightJar Pub in Mead Vale, where they raised over £150 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The group welcomed Weston-super-Mare Mayor Cllr Sonia Russe and Deputy Mayor Cllr Peter McAleer and Deputy Mayoress Marianne McAleer, as a flurry of visitors sample cake, tea and coffee.

When asked about the morning, Mayor Cllr Russe, said: “I’d like to thank everyone at the FUCHSIA group for inviting myself, the Deputy Mayor and the Deputy Mayoress to their Macmillan coffee morning. It was a pleasure to speak with all their members, and I look forward to visiting again soon.”

FUCHSIA, which stands for Friendship, Understanding, Cancer Help and Support in Abundance, have been running since 2010 and meet every Thursday, 10 am - 12 noon at the NightJar, who kindly provide a room for no charge.

The group continued throughout the Covid lockdowns, with group lead, Julie Crowther, phoning the members almost every week to keep in touch. Julie said: “We were thrilled to see so many people attend our coffee morning, including the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress. It was a tremendous event and we are delighted to pass on over £150 to Macmillan who do such tremendous work.”

All their members helped organise and deliver the coffee morning, bringing in plenty of cakes and welcoming visitors.

Di Bradley, Owner of the NightJar Pub, said “The FUCHSIA group have called the NightJar home for the past 9 years and we’re delighted to continue supporting them. This was the first Macmillan coffee morning they have held post Covid, and we look forward to hosting their next one.”

FUCHSIA’s doors are always open to new members. Contact Julie on 07896699627 or hello@fuchsia. org.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call Jordan or Courtney on 01823

a free no obligation visit or for further information visit colourfencetaunton.co.uk

Children are thriving in their amazing new state-of-the-art nursery

By Jill Dando News

Children at Little Learners are thriving in their wonderful new facilities at Castle Batch Primary School Academy (CBPSA). They were previously at Priory Preschool for over 25 years at Priory Community School Academy (PCSA). This week the excited children have been enjoying their fabulous inside and outside spaces alongside many other pre-schoolers aged 2 to 4 from across the area. Priory Preschool Manager Sam Perry transferred to Castle Batch in September to continue working with Mandy Bishop, Carol Smith and preschool practitioner Laura Harper.

Amy Marsh, Early Years Strategic Lead said: “Everyone is so excited at the incredible building and atmosphere at our new Little Learners facility. “Those children transferring from Priory Preschool have settled in very well and there has been lots of fun and learning.”

The new provision will offer flexible sessions between 7.30am and 6.00pm for 50 weeks of the year.

CBPSA has just been awarded a clean sweep of Good ratings by Ofsted. Little Learners, CBPSA and PCSA are all part of The Priory Learning Trust.

St. Anne’s Church Academy in WestonSuper-Mare has become the first school in North Somerset to win a Platinum award from Modeshift Stars

The stunning award was for amazing levels of sustainable and active travel at the impressive school.

On both Hewish and West Wick sites, there has been an increase in different ways to get to school.

Children are cycling, scootering, walking while parents and carers are using the shuttle bus and being encouraged to park and walk.

Modeshift Stars aims to secure increased levels of safe, active and sustainable travel in educational establishments, businesses and communities.

Councillor Bridget Petty congratulated St Anne’s Church Academy for the work that the school has done towards being active and more sustainable.

School secretary, Mrs Lee said, “The school is very proud to get the award because it shows how much we care about sustainability and staying active.”

One of the things Modeshift is proud of is how the number of leadership roles have increased. Year Six children meet and greet other children each morning and help them to park their scooters and bikes.

A recent survey said that the number of Year 5 that want to have a leadership role like this has increased from 81% to 94% in the last year.

A UK eco campaigner backed by Alan Titchmarsh has been appointed in a unique three person Head Boy and Head Girl team.

Archie Matthews, Lily Hulbert and Ginny Rulli-Gibbs are the new Head Boy and Head Girl team at of Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

All three have shown fabulous character during their time at WCSA.

Inspirational Archie, received a personal letter and signed autograph from TV gardening legend Mr Titchmarsh following his incredible eco work over many years.

He has been part of Jill Dando News since it was created five years ago.

Lily follows on in the footsteps of her brother who was Head Boy a few years ago.

She said: “I think it’s really important that we help younger people to be aware of the amazing opportunities our academy has to offer.

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