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Keeping it fresh at the Blakehay Theatre Blakehay Theatre is an intimate, artsy, gutsy little theatre at the heart of the culture scene in Weston-superMare. In the last few years, it has proven it can mould and adapt to the changing needs of its audience.

Having reopened in February 2022, due to extensive renovations to ensure the longevity, the theatre is back with an exciting programme and has hit the ground running.

The theatre used its time closed to reinvent itself online, in the new renovations and style of the theatre. It became a certified ‘See it Safely’ COVID venue, in partnership with SOLT and UK Theatre.

The theatre has had a brand new ventilation system installed in the Main House and first floor studios, which will be on at all times the theatre is in use.

The foyer and theatre bar have virus detectors that clean the air. These work in tandem alongside other Covid-safe features such a hand sanitiser stations, Perspex on the bar and new backstage dressing room layouts.

Situated in the historic and beautiful converted Baptist church in the heart of Weston-super-Mare, the Blakehay Theatre has three intimate venue spaces that are used in a variety of ways.

From our small Theatre Bar that can host Open Mic evenings to local talks, our Studio Theatre that can host Cabaret shows, dramas and Film evenings to our beautiful Main house that hosts a variety of performances from professional to local amateur dramatic productions.

This season the Main House will be welcoming comedian Dom Joly, as well as audience favourites returning such as Living Spit and a brand new musical direct from London with ‘Bonny and Read’.

In addition, our beautiful studio now has several dance classes taking place during the week, including Abundance Commercial, Inspire Musical Theatre, Pedralta Belly Dancing, Tidalwave Contemporary and The Sass Class. Our studios also play host to several drama groups.

Whatever you like, we have it! Come along, we would love to see you.

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Welcome…

Welcome to the September edition of LocalReach Weston. I hope you enjoyed and got to go to some of the events that were going on last month. It really is great to see so much going on around the town again over the summer holidays.

With the children now back to school, maybe now is a good time to take up one or two of the many groups listed in this edition. If you do, please feel free to let me know all about it, as I enjoy receiving all your feedback!

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 September.

Sarah

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Weston Organ and Keyboard Club – Thursday 1st September

St Martin’s Church Events – Sunday 4th & 11th September

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 September 1st Lewis Scott : www.organfax.co.uk/players/ lewisscott/

A Big Thank You to everyone who came and supported our Platinum Jubilee Events at St Martin’s Church and a special Thank You to all who prepared the Church and ran the events and to our musicians and bell ringers who made such a great contribution.

It was wonderful to open the doors and celebrate this unique event with everyone.

Tuesdays 8.45-10.30am – Messy Martins. During Term Time we offer a free drop-in Toddler Group.

Why not bring your toddler and pop in for play and coffee!

4th September: We are going to be starting a couple of new initiatives for children and families.

On the first Sunday of each month, we will be having a special All Age Service at 10am, which will be a service of songs, activities, readings and prayers for all ages and will last about 45mins.

The Friends of The Playhouse Ticket Draw – Saturday 3rd September

11th September: On the second Sunday of the month, come and join Vicar Jon for Sunday School at 10am.

On Saturday 3rd September 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).

For more information about these new family provisions or any matter about Church life at St Martin’s then contact Vicar Jon on revjonormrod@ gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you.

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A healing therapy that works on the whole of the body Complementary therapies such as reiki and reflexology are currently undergoing a popularity surge! Even though these therapies date back a long, long way, we are seeing a re-emergence of holistic treatments that can work alongside medical approaches as a way of dealing with today’s particular health crises.

And among the most popular of these therapies is reiki. Reiki is a healing therapy that works on the whole of the body: physical, emotional, spiritual. It makes changes in the energy fields that surround our physical body and disperses blockages that hinder our good health. Reiki can help bring about huge changes across all areas of our lives. What is more, it is completely non-invasive: a trained practitioner places their hands on the fully-clothed body, or even hovers their hands slightly above the body, and passes reiki energy to the recipient. Reiki is not magic: it is scientifically proven to alter one’s energy. You just need to understand that you want to heal, and be willing to let the reiki energy flow to where it is needed.

Reiki can be used to help all sorts of ailments, whether it is a physical ailment like a sore throat or a bad back, or an emotional issue such as worry or anxiety over something that is causing you stress. Even with spiritual problems reiki can help. It always is a good idea to set an intention before starting reiki in order to get clear what you wish to achieve.

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Sunday Market – Sunday 4th September ARTISAN Sunday Market 10am-4pm at The Stable, 3-6 Wadham Street and The Stable Games Room (opposite The Playhouse). Sunday: 4th September, 2nd Oct, 6th Nov & 4th Dec. Come and show your support for locally made products.

Monday-Sing-Along – Monday 5th September Monday-Sing -Along restarts after the summer break on the 5th September. 2pm -3.45pm as usual.

The Team apologises for having to cancel the last meeting because of the Heat Alert but felt it was better to safe than sorry. We had difficulty contacting some members because we didn’t have up-to-date contact information. Please make sure we have your details. jo.coates1@gmail.com

Alexander Technique For Singers – Monday 5th September Vocalise choir hosts an evening with Alan Philps MSTAT at St George’s Community Centre, at 7.30pm.

Entry £6 on the door. Learn how to release tension and use your body to help you move, sing and breathe with more freedom. Alexander Technique can help with extending your vocal range, jaw and tongue tension, performance nerves, healthy voice use, breath support for the voice, stamina, confidence and more. Whether you sing in a choir, sing professionally, or just love singing, this is for you. Ann is on 01934 627709 for any queries.

Macular Society Support Group – Tuesday 6th September We meet on the first Tuesday of the month from 2pm until 4pm, at Vision North Somerset, 3 Neva Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1YD. If people would like to find out more information, or would be happy to help run the group, they can contact Jo Fishwick the South West regional manager, on - 07947 373 244.

Morris Minor Folk Group – Wednesday 7th September We are Morris Minor, the singing section of the The Chalice Morris Men, we perform Traditional Folk songs, Sea Shanties and one or two unexpected numbers! We have been together since 1972 leading the sing song in the pubs after the team has danced. With the resurgence of interest in Tradition Song, Shanties etc we are now performing these in our own right.

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The Vaults on the first Wednesday of every month, the next being 7th Sept at 8.00pm. So why not come along, entry is free and you can have a drink, a bit of a laugh and exercise those vocal cords by joining in the Chorus, For more details call or text Derek Bond 07747326212.

Weston-Super-Mare Music Appreciation Society – Wednesdays 7th & 21st September Continue our season on Wednesday’s 7th & 21st September. 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. Come and join us!

Non-members are also welcome to attend at a nominal fee. We meet at St Jude’s Hall, St Peter’s Church, Baytree Road, Weston-Super-Mare BS22 8HG. Contact: simonrawlings9@gmail.com or call either 01934 413503 or 01934 814752. You might also like to visit our website: www.thefrms.co.uk and click on ‘Society weblinks’ to find us.

@Worle 10 Year Anniversary Party – Saturday 10th September A fun filled 80’s & 90’s family day, a day not to be missed! From 12 till late at 58 New Bristol Road, Worle, BS22 6AQ. Early bird tickets £10 or £15 from 25th August. Under 12’s £2.50. All tickets include evening hog roast!

Last Night of the Proms! – Saturday 10th September Bring your flags and your best voices to our very own ‘Last Night of the Proms’ at All Saints church, WSM, BS23 2NL, on Saturday 10th September at 12 midday. For the incredibly cheap price of £10, payable on the door, you’ll be able to sing ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ and all the old favourites along with the Weston Light Orchestra, AND enjoy a lunch afterwards, all included in the ticket price, and a FREE glass of wine!

There will be a great raffle too, in aid of the Luhimba project in rural Tanzania. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity! For further information contact Jude on: judeforth@outlook.com

Live Music at the 49 Social Club – Sunday 11th September Sees the amazing Sophie Sylvva make her first appearance at the club from 4pm. Adults over 18 and non-members are more than welcome to attend.

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Weston’s Heritage Action Zone - five years of heritage development – Monday 12th September Theatre Bar, Blakehay Theatre, Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1JZ. A free talk on Weston-super-Mare’s Heritage Action Zone and what has been achieved over the past five years. Speakers Rohan Torkildsen, Historic England Partnerships Team Leader South West and Cara MacMahon, Heritage Action Zone Project Officer.

The talk will offer insight into the work of the Heritage Action Zone and consider what’s next for the town’s heritage. The work has been funded by Historic England. The talk is coordinated by the Westonsuper-Mare Civic Society. Monday 12th September: 1930-2100.

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Weston Woodturning Circle – Thursday 15th September Weston Woodturning Circle will meet on the 15th of September being the third Thursday of each month commencing at 7.00pm at: Weston AFC, Winterstoke Road,Weston super Mare. Visiting demonstrator is Keith Fenton for more information visit his website at www. aroundwood.co.uk/. 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

Worle WI – Wednesday 21st September Royal British Legion Open Meeting – Tuesday 13th September Hutton, Oldmixon and Locking Royal British Legion will be holding an open meeting with a speaker on 13th September at 7:30pm in Hutton Village Hall. The speaker is Peter Towey and he will be talking about British War Medals from 1900. You are welcome to bring any medals along. He is happy for anyone to ask questions about the medals, and he will do his best to identify them.

Weston-Super-Mare & District Family History Society – Wednesday 14th September The next meeting will be held on Wednesday Sept.

14th 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Baytree Road, W.S.M. BS22 8HQ. Doors open 2.30pm to 5pm and the speaker starts at 3pm.

The speaker is Esther Hoyle, on SOMERSET WOMEN. New members and visitors are welcome. Entrance fee is £1-50 for members and £2 for visitors.

Uphill WI – Wednesday 14th September Uphill WI will start there Autumn meetings on Wednesday September 14th, with a big welcome back to Mr John Crockford- Hawley, his subject The Crescents and Terraces of Weston. Visitors to our meetings are always very welcome, we meet the second Wednesday of every month, at 2-15pm in the Victory Hall Uphill.

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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 talk from Secret World, who were out chosen charity for the year. All welcome - please come along and see if we are right for you! Contact us at: enquire@ worlewi.org.uk

Wait Until Dark – Thursday 22nd – Saturday 24th September A sinister con man named Roat and two ex-convicts, Mike and Crocker, are about to meet their match.

They have traced the location of a mysterious doll, which they are much interested in, to the Notting Hill Gate apartment of Sam Henderson and his blind wife, Susy. Sam had apparently been persuaded by a strange woman to transport the doll across the border. However, when the woman is murdered, the situation becomes more urgent. The con man and his ex-convicts, through a cleverly constructed deception, convince Susy that the police have implicated Sam in the woman’s murder, and the doll, which she believes is the key to his innocence, is evidence. She refuses to reveal its location, and with the help of a young neighbour, figures out she is the victim of a bizarre charade. But when a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues, Susy knows the only way to play fair is by her rules, so when darkness falls she turns off all the lights, leaving her and the con men to manoeuvre in the dark until the game ends.

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Hello everyone…

As you can see, this month I am back to full size! This month I’m answering some FAQ’s. My patients often ask the same type of questions, so here are the top 5.

Does it hurt? No. You will be aware I’m in your ear/s but it should never hurt.

Some describe the treatment like a tickle, others can feel the wax moving away which they find satisfying.

Will I need treatment on a regular basis? Some people never need this treatment, others will only need treatment as a one off, others may require treatment regularly for many different reasons. Everyone should consider having their ear health checked bi-annually to ensure they are healthy, just as you would visit the dentist for a check-up a couple of times a year.

I’m scared. Not really a question, more of a statement of fact. Fear of the unknown is normal, especially in healthcare. Rest assured, I will talk you through the procedure at a pace to suit you. As a registered healthcare professional, I have a lot of experience putting patients at ease! Check out some of my Google reviews that show statements from patients who felt at ease when they had their treatment. There are plenty of short videos available online that give you an idea of what to expect.

How long does it take? For most patients it only takes a few minutes each ear. Some patients need to come back for a repeat treatment but 95-97% get treated in their initial appointment. Some wax issues require repeat treatment/s after more oil use to help soften each layer. Until I look in your ears and establish a history of events it can be difficult to give a definitive answer. Treatment is performed within the hour appointment, along with the consultation and examination of your ears.

Does Microsuction stimulate the need to have treatment regularly? No, as I said above, some people never need this treatment. Ear wax is good and natural. It has many functions and should be present in everyone’s ears. Sometimes people need a helping hand to remove excess wax/skin debris, however the use of Microsuction does not stimulate excess production of ear wax.

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Managing bladder weakness: our 5 top tips Living with bladder weakness may seem challenging at first, but if you only have a light to moderate bladder weakness, some simple lifestyle adjustments can make all the difference to managing your condition. Read on for our advice and tips: Firstly, see your GP or medical practitioner: what you might think is incontinence could actually be a different condition, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI), diabetes, or a kidney infection. It’s important to have a clear diagnosis, so your GP can offer the appropriate advice to help you manage your symptoms.

Keep an eye on what you eat and drink: not drinking enough can lead to concentrated urine, which actually irritates the bladder and can make the problem worse. So try and drink lots of water (up to 2 litres a day unless your GP advises otherwise) and avoid fizzy drinks and too much caffeine or alcohol – all of which are known irritants. Eating a balanced diet, with plenty of non-citrus fruit, vegetables and wholegrains will help your overall health, and avoiding spicy and acidic foods, along with sugar and dairy can also be beneficial.

Don’t forget to exercise: as tempting as it might be to avoid exercise, some people find lower impact activities such as cycling, yoga, pilates, swimming or even walking particularly helpful. Exercise also helps to maintain a healthy body weight, which reduces pressure on the pelvic floor, and of course exercise has a significant impact on your mental health.

Use the right products: women will sometimes reach for sanitary products rather than incontinence products when dealing with mild bladder weakness. But the two products are designed quite differently, and an incontinence product will give far better protection.

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Quiz Night at the 49 Social Club – Saturday 24th September Saturday 24th September will see our latest month quiz night starting at 7:30pm. non-members over 18 are welcome.

Moonlight Beach Walk Event Volunteers Needed – Saturday 24th September Event volunteers are a vital ingredient to the success of our events. Helping Weston Hospicecare with our fundraising events is a flexible way to volunteer, ideal if your time is limited and you are not able to make a regular commitment. It is a fun, sociable way to help make a difference while supporting our vital fundraising efforts. If you’d like to join our team of casual event volunteers or help at the Moonlight Beach Walk on the evening of please register at: www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/casualvolunteering-registration-form/ or call Jane Murch on 01934 423965.

Live Music at the 49 Social Club – Sunday 25th September Sunday 25th September sees the popular return of local duo Station 2 Station at the club from 4pm, non-members over 18 are welcome.

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The FUCHSIA Cancer Support Group Macmillan Coffee Morning – Thursday 29th September The FUCHSIA Cancer Support Group are holding their annual Macmillan coffee morning on Thursday 29th of September at The NightJar Pub in Mead Vale, 10am-12 noon. Come and join us for tea, coffee and cake as we raise money for a fantastic cause. The FUCHSIA Group are a self-help cancer support group who have experienced Cancer at close hand, whether as a patient, relative or carer. They have been supporting members since 2010. They meet every Thursday 10am – 12pm at the Nightjar pub in Worle. If you would like more information, please contact Julie: Mobile: 07896699627, Email: hello@ fuchsia.org.uk

The Friends Of The Playhouse – Saturday 1st October On Saturday 1st October The Friends Of The Playhouse will be holding their Annual General Meeting in the auditorium. This commences at 10.30am.

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Weston U3a – Friday 7th October We would like to invite all members and nonmembers to our Annual Open Day on Friday 7th October at St Paul’s Church, Walliscote Road. Times will be given nearer the date. We will have members from most groups to give you information on their activities and how you can join in. Our coffee mornings are now back every Tuesday 10.00am to 11.15am at Friends Meeting House in Weston High Street, where you will be welcomed and can find how to join us.

spaces at £10 each. Some car parking available onsite. We are close to the No 7 and X1 bus routes.

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12th Vintage Hornby Train Show – Saturday 29th October Saturday 29th October 2022: the Bristol and Somerset section of the national Hornby Railway Collectors’ Association will stage its annual exhibition.

1st Ashcombe (Weston-super-Mare) Mare Scout Group Autumn Craft Fayre – Saturday 8th October

Venue: The King Alfred School (B Block), Burnham Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EE. Hornby O gauge and OO (Dublo) scale layouts will be running, along with other makes.

We are holding our Craft Fayre on Saturday 8th October 2-4pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Baytree Road, Milton, BS22 8HG. Admission price 50p for adults and 20p for children. We will have a variety of stalls including; ZJ Miniatures (dollhouse furniture etc), Indulge Scents by Jess, www.indulgescents. uk. Scouts have made bird boxes and Cubs bird feeders, handmade cards and soft crafts plus other stalls. We still have a limited number of craft table

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Making a Will – why the value of a Solicitor always beats an online bargain Understandably, for many people, price is a key consideration when it comes to making a Will.

But making a Will is not always a straightforward process – and the cheapest option can end up being a false economy, with huge repercussions.

Hidden costs In some cases, basic low cost Wills offered by online Will writing companies can be used simply to lure customers in.

With the Will often drafted at speed based on a brief questionnaire, people may be cross-sold products like funeral plans, life insurance and other financial service packages.

Expertise In contrast, a qualified Wills and Probate solicitor will make sure your Will is drawn up properly in accordance with all the relevant rules. They are fully aware of any changes to legislation, and can use their professional knowledge to advise you on other areas, like appointing a Lasting Power of Attorney, or how to protect your estate.

What’s more, solicitors are overseen by the Legal Services Board (LSB). If there is a problem, complaints can be dealt with by the Legal Ombudsman for England and Wales.

Unfortunately, many online Will writing companies are unregulated – meaning you have no redress if something goes wrong. There are often hidden costs like being charged an annual fee for Will storage.

And if a Will is disputed because it has been incorrectly drawn up, the chance of getting any legal compensation is slim.

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No Painting or repairs to your fence for 25 years? …It must be a ColourFence Fencing!

Summer is here and there is always plenty to do in the garden.

However, with ColourFence, one of the most tedious, timeconsuming jobs disappears overnight.

ColourFence is a metal garden fence solution that once fitted requires no treatments or repairs. It’s guaranteed not to warp, crack, shrink, rot or peel for the next 25 years.

And, unlike other fences, ColourFence can withstand wind gusts of up to 130mph.

There’s a choice of colours to harmonise and enhance your garden’s design and the option of plain or trellis panels.

Our panels are eight feet wide and include the intermediate posts, unlike standard wooden panels.

Whatever the shape of your garden we can step, rake or cut your ColourFence to size, allowing your boundary to follow the natural contours of your land.

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.

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WODS Musical Theatre Presents - BAD Girls – Thursday 3rd - Saturday 5th 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 1999 2006 this thought-provoking musical captures the highs and lows of events in women’s prisons. Great music combined with a talented cast promise not to disappoint. Blakehay Theatre, Weston-superMare. 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.

1st Ashcombe (Weston-super-Mare) Scout Group – Mondays & Wednesdays We have spaces available in our Cub Pack (ages 8-10½) and Scout Troop. (ages 10½ to 14½). Our programme is based on activities and badge work which enables our young people to gain skills for life, try new activities and meet new friends. We meet in Hughenden Road, Scouts meet Monday evenings and Cub Wednesday evenings term time.

We are also seeking more adult volunteers to join our team. We have various roles available from working directly with our young people and helping behind the scenes. We particularly need extra adult support with our Beaver and Cub sections.

Please contact info@1stashcombescout@gmail.com for more information.

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. St George’s Community Centre 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

All details on Facebook or contact Ann on 01934 627709, ann.clewlow@btinternet.com. Please make contact first as Covid measures are in place.

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Roald Dahl Day September 13th is Roald Dahl Day

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Dahl loved wordplay and would scribble words down swapping letters around and adopting spoonerisms and malapropisms. Dahl built his new words on familiar sounds, and rarely explained what they meant. Children instinctively work them out because they often sound like a word they already know. He also loved onomatopoeia, where a word is almost a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it, for example, lickswishy, squizzle, and fizzlecrump.

And like many of Shakespeare’s invented words (lacklustre, dauntless and dwindle), some of Dahl’s have also escaped his books and entered into popular use. Who hasn’t use scrumdiddlyumptious at some point?

He also loved to include more arcane words from his own childhood but less familiar to today’s children, such as blithering, and breeches. And he slipped biographical details into his stories, such as Matilda’s parrot being called Chopper, which was the name of his own little dog, and Matilda’s own name which was a name used for the tanks in WWll in North Africa where Dahl served.

It’s celebrated every year on his birthday. Dahl was born in 1916, and was adventurous in his youth, working out in Tanzania then becoming a fighter pilot in WWll. In the 1950s he moved to Buckinghamshire and began to write children’s stories from a small hut at the bottom of his garden. He wrote more than twenty children’s classics, all penned by hand on the yellow paper of the American legal pads he favoured, and all illustrated by Sir Quentin Blake.

They include Charlies and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and Matilda.

Dahl has been called the World’s number one storyteller. One of the reasons for his popularity was his playful use of language. Taking a lesson from Shakespeare himself, Dahl invented thousands of words such as swashboggling and frobscottle, which were compiled in an illustrated dictionary in 2016 to celebrate the centenary of his birth.

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Words invented by Dahl: Lickswishy: “A lickswishy taste or flavour is gloriously delicious” Phizz-whizzing: “If you like something or someone” Wondercrump: “Wonderful or splendiferous” Snozzberry: “A type of berry you can eat” Snozzwanger: “A deadly three-footed creature that preys on Oompa-Loompas” Scrumdiddlyumptious: delicious”

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Flushbunking: “Makes no sense whatsoever” Gobblefunk: To “play around with [words] and invent new words or meanings” Bopmuggered: “If a giant is bopmuggered, he is in a very bad situation” Frobscottle: A “green fizzy drink that the BFG and other giants drink instead of water” Swashboggling: “Very special” Dig out a Roald Dahl book today or watch a film and rejoice in the gloriumptious language of a literary genius.

Happy Roald Dahl Day.

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Winscombe & District Bridge Club - Winscombe Community Centre, BS25 1JA Did you know that Bridge is often considered the best card game devised by mankind? It is a simple trick taking game which has been played for centuries and its appeal is worldwide with millions of people from all walks of life attracted to this wonderful game.

• The basics are easy to learn but endlessly challenging – every hand is different.

• It is a partnership game and can be played by all ages and all levels of physical fitness – everyone is welcome.

• It can be played socially or competitively – either at home, in a club or online across the world. The game is recommended by medical professionals – it helps develop logic, cognitive skills, reasoning, quick thinking, concentration and much more.

• Totally absorbing – as you concentrate on the game and try to make more tricks you will leave all your troubles at home.

• All you need is a pack of cards – plus a partner and two opponents! It is a great way to meet people and make new friends.

Bridge is played regularly at Winscombe Bridge Club. The Club is affiliated to the English Bridge Union and we have qualified and friendly directors. We are also members of the Somerset Contract Bridge Association giving us the opportunity to take part in events for both less experienced and experienced club players. We warmly welcome players of all abilities, learners, improvers and club players. If you used to play but have not done so for some time, do come along and see which of our sessions would suit you.

Tuesdays at 1.30pm is a social duplicate session. This includes a short lesson and supported play as well as tea/ coffee/biscuits giving the opportunity to meet and chat with other players. You may come as a pair or alone as a partner is guaranteed Our duplicate Club sessions are held on Friday evenings at 6.45pm, again with friendly directors and refreshments. Results are computerised and are available immediately after the session.

For more information visit bridgewebs.com/winscombe or contact Janet O’Brien, Chairperson: 01934 253889 or obrien-jm@outlook.com

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Never or rarely used a computer?

We meet a lot of people fixing computers, and often there is one member of the family who doesn’t use, or rarely uses, a computer/tablet. We have decided that this month will be dedicated to those who know they should ‘get online’ or already have, but need a little extra help.

If you are one of these people, or know somebody that could benefit from help, please get in touch.

We can both supply equipment, advise on an internet connection and also offer friendly training in your own home. Age should not be a factor as we have several customers in their 90s whose interest in computing keeps them in touch with the world and creates a better quality of life. We can start with small steps, such as setting up and how to use email. Maybe checking the weather or how to research a holiday or a new vehicle. The trick is to spend a small amount of time each day getting more confident. Once this is achieved, people have years of enjoyment with their device.

If your eyes struggle, we can look at a bigger screen. Many laptops and most desktop computers can be connected to a larger screen, which makes your enjoyment so much easier if you have been struggling with a small screen for years.

Scams are still in full force – so please remind any elderly friends and family that if the phone rings, it may not be who they say they are. If in any doubt, ring off and double check with a friend or family member first.

Remember to keep your device up to date with manufacturer updates – this is particularly important on Windows, Apple and Android devices. If your device is too old and can no longer be updated, you should consider replacing the device, especially if you make any financial transactions or find the device particularly slow.

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Vocalstars - New Choir for Children Mondays Part of the Ann Clewlow’s Vocalise choirs, this will be a choir for children aged 6 to 11 at St George’s Community Centre from 6pm - 7pm on Mondays. If your child loves singing, give them the opportunity to sing in a group, make new friends and build confidence. Singing is known to improve brain development, communication skills, and is an aerobic activity that improves overall health. What’s more it’s FUN! We start on 19th September. This session is free, after which a membership fee will apply. Please register first. Details from Ann on 01934 627709, ann.clewlow@btopenworld.com, or find us on Facebook.

Selbourne Singers – Mondays A long established four-part mixed choir seeks members in all voices. We sing a very wide variety of music from the Beatles to John Rutter, Schubert, English Folk Songs, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Madrigals, Traditional Choral works etc. We would love to meet you, do come along to a rehearsal, these usually last about an hour and a quarter. We

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sing on Monday evenings at 7.30pm in a building adjacent to Kewstoke Church, at the bottom of Monk’s Hill. For more information, please contact miketedstones@sky.com or 01934 414366.

Men`s Walking Football – Monday, Tuesdays & Fridays.

We currently have 3 sessions per week: Monday Night: 8:00pm to 9:15pm ( NB. May 9th to July 11th 7.30pm start ). Tuesday Morning: 10:00am – 11:00am. Friday Morning: 10:00am – 11:00am.

Sessions are suitable for all men over 50 years of age. All sessions are on the 3G pitch at Westonsuper-Mare AFC Winterstoke Road, Weston super Mare, North Somerset, BS24 9AA. The cost is just £4 a session (either Men’s or Ladies sessions). 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.

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Ladies Walking Football – Mondays and Tuesdays We currently have 2 sessions per week: Monday Night: 8:00pm to 9:15pm ( NB. May 9th to July 11th 7.30pm start ). Tuesday Morning: 10:00am – 11:00am.

Sessions are suitable for all over 18 years of age.

All sessions are on the 3G pitch at Weston-superMare AFC Winterstoke Road, Weston super Mare.

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.

Fibromyalgia Support Group – Monday, Tuesdays and Fridays Weston-super-Mare Fibromyalgia Support Group is a group of people who are living with Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions such as CFS/ME and Long Covid who meet

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regularly to support each other and have some fun.

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 interest groups as required. For more information, call Jules 07840189641 or Val 07411989478 or email wsmfibro@gmail.com

Clarence Park Petanque Club – Monday, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays.

New name, new committee, new enthusiastic members and new players welcome. We play Monday evening, Wednesday morning and afternoons, Thursday afternoon and Sunday mornings. Beginners of all ages welcome, entrance is through the bowling club gates Clarence Park.

Open Badminton Sessions – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Are you looking to play a game of badminton but need a partner? Would like to sharpen up on your current badminton skills or have you never played

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badminton before and fancy a new challenge?

Then our open badminton sessions at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre could be for you. Our open badminton sessions are for members and nonmembers to come and enjoy a game of badminton with a friendly coach on hand to give you guidance on the game and some helpful tips!

The sessions are on: Monday 10:00-12:00 - Instructor Pat Wilson. Monday 19:00-21:00 - Instructor Abbi Richards. Wednesday 10:00-12:00 - Instructor Pat Wilson. Friday 10:00-12:00 - Instructor Pat Wilson.

Please book your sessions via our ‘leisure centre’ app or by calling us on (01934) 425900.

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.

Weston 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 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 Locking Road, starting at 7pm. £3 entry. It’s a great way to socialize, especially if you like playing with words. For more details contact the chairman, Geoff Hammond on 01296 879214.

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Back to School Cooking Tips from OvenGleamer – your local premium oven cleaning company 1. Batch Cook – once a week prepare all the week’s meals in one monster cookathon. Use a theme to help you: a. Roast chicken can become chicken curry, chicken & sweetcorn topped jacket potatoes and chicken stir-fry. b. Use mince for spaghetti bolognaise, lasagne and tacos c. Roasted vegetables make great fajitas, veggie pasta and vegetable curry 2. Freeze sandwiches ahead for packed lunches – avoid soggy contents & salad – add these as extras on the day. Great fillings include Ham and cheese, Turkey, cranberry & brie, Tuna & sweetcorn (go light on the mayo) and Chicken & cream cheese.

3. Up your 5-a-day: Add fruit/vegetables to every meal: bananas at breakfast, grapes & apples/carrot sticks & cherry tomatoes in lunchboxes and side salad / fresh fruit salads with dinner.

4. Keep on top of looking after your cooking appliances by having a regular professional oven clean every few months. In between cleans use oven liners to catch spills or use them as non-stick liners in your roasting tins and on your baking trays (saves loads of time on the washing up) 5. De-grease the BBQ before you put it away for the winter – ensure all racks and surfaces are fully clean to avoid mould build-up over the storage period.

For all your back-to-school oven cleaning call Graeme Robertson at OvenGleamers on 01934 440032.

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Weston Museum – City events in our local town Weston Museum has been grabbing the attention of event producers who normally head to the larger cities.

Tucked down a side street between the Boulevard and Meadow Street, Weston Museum is housed in the town’s former Gas Company workshops, with stunning glass roofs and views across a cobbled courtyard. If you are lucky enough to stumble upon this hidden Weston gem, you could relax with coffee or lunch in the café and then stroll through spacious galleries soaking up Weston’s fascinating story.

The collection contains thousands of amazing objects from the ancient past right up to the present.

The Museum is becoming increasingly popular as a wedding venue, as well as hosting pub quizzes and lectures, Bath Bomb and Slime workshops, and has an education team who work with school groups.

In more recent times the Museum has become home to events you would normally expect to see in a city. Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is back this year and, unlike venues in Bristol that charge an entrance fee, at Weston Museum it’s free.

Also the World of Martin Brown: Horrible Histories and Other Dazzling Drawings has an exhibition until November with Martin Brown running illustration workshops and book signings.

Weston Museum’s free admission means it is here for everyone - locals and tourists and is now one of Weston’s top attractions.

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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.

Woman Of Weston WI – Tuesdays 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). WOW WI meets on the third Tuesday of each month 7.30pm – 9.00pm at Haywood Community Hall, adjoining Haywood Village Academy, Whitney Crescent, Weston super Mare, BS24 8ES. Our 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.

Non-members welcome, first meeting free. Just turn up! Contact us on: wearewowwi@gmail.com

Badminton Club - Tuesdays Tuesday badminton club, for competent players, no completions involved. Tuesday evening 8.00pm - 9.30pm at Broadoak school. Visitors £5, with membership available. Please contact Joyce Rudall at joycerudall@hotmail.com for further information.

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

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Lynne Castell’s Adult Art Groups – Tuesdays & Wednesdays 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 and Pastels 10.00am 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. Autumn Term starts 13th September. For more details, contact Lynne on 01934 628760 / 07519 109002 or online at www. lynnecastell.co.uk

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.

Weston U3A – Tuesdays & Fridays Our Tuesday coffee mornings are held every week at the Friend’s Meeting Hall in Weston High Street from 10am to 11.15am, and our popular raffle is back on the first Tuesday of the month. Our next Friday talk at the United Reform church hall is on 9th September at 2.15pm. The speaker is John Crockford-Horley.

The topic is “Happy Holidays”. You will be able to renew your membership for the next year from September at the coffee mornings. New members will be welcomed on a Tuesday or at our Open Day on Friday 7th October at St Paul’s Church from 10am to 12pm. We hope to see you all at these events.

Weston 50+ Social Singles Group Wednesdays Are a local volunteer led friendly group of ‘the older age’ single people in their 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and

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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.

MTH Dancing - Wednesdays If you enjoy dancing, join us on Wednesday evenings from 8pm-10.15pm 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.

Sequence Dancing – Wednesdays & Fridays Every Wednesday morning from 10am-1pm a small group of dedicated dancers come together each week to learn modern sequence dances the ballroom way.

10am -11am - One hour of detailed teaching through scripts of popular sequence dances incorporating ballroom techniques for beginners and those wishing to join the sequence dance community. 11am-1pm Back-to-back sequence dancing incorporating new and popular sequence dances with walk through and leading off by Molly & Malcolm with occasional new teach. Every Friday Afternoon 2pm to 4.30 pm - Ballroom Latin and popular sequence dance.

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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 September speakers are Mary Nutley and Richard Lancaster, who are talking about climate change. Our activities include monthly walks, craft sessions, theatre visits and friendly skittles. New members always welcome, ring 01934 249352 for further details.

Worlebury Toddler Praise – Thursdays 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.

The Notable Club - Thursdays A socially active club for physically disabled people.

We are a group of, not so able, 16-60 year olds.

We meet every Thursday 10.30am-1.30pm at Uphill scout hut on Windwhistle Lane, behind the Cricket Club on Devonshire Road. We have speakers, pub lunches & outings throughout the year. Transport is available if needed, at a charge. Filled rolls or soup are available to purchase.

We are a friendly group, so please come along.

To book transport or any questions ring Diana on 07799110879. We would also welcome some volunteers as helpers, if you have some time to spare.

Chalice Morris Men - Thursdays Ladies, fed up with your bloke not wanting to dance? Does he feel too self-conscious? Rather stand by the bar so you end up dancing alone? We have the answer, send him to us every Thursday night! We will teach him timing, rhythm and how to move his body and conquer his self-consciousness!

Once you have danced with bells a shimmy round the floor with you will come naturally to him! Brent Knoll village hall every Thursday from 8.00pm. The Chalice Morris Men practice night, we are an allmale Morris team looking for dancers, no previous experience necessary, [Girls if you wish to Morris we can point you in the direction of Ladies and Mixed teams] So reclaim your Thursday evening Ladies, 26 | www.localreach.co.uk

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For more details contact Harlan Chapman Green on 07703334376.

Junior Yoga Class – Thursdays 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.

Vocalise-Lite - Thursdays A growing singing group for ladies with no pressure! No auditions, no need to read music, no experience needed. Just a love of singing and meeting new friends, chatting over a cuppa. Singing is so good for our health - do yourself a power of good and try us out for free. Our ladies are so friendly and welcoming.

Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Baytree Road, 1.15pm to 2.45pm. All details on Facebook or contact Ann on 01934 627709, ann.clewlow@ btinternet.com. Please make contact first, as Covid measures in place.

The Wee Cannae Dance Club – Fridays The Wee Cannae Dance Club meets at St Georges Community Centre, Willow Close, BS22 7XF from 1 pm to 3pm on Fridays. It is a social club with music and dance. There is no formal dance teaching.

You don’t have to dance. A wide range of music and dance styles can be enjoyed. The emphasis is on having fun and meeting new friends. Tea and biscuits served. Fee is £3 per person. For more information call Tony (club organiser) on 01934 260347.

FOLLOW ON, Caring for Carers – Fridays We meet twice monthly on a Friday morning 10am -12noon at The Coach House Inn, Locking. Our aim is to help those who care for someone who are terminally ill or similar. We have speakers on many subjects, with discussions and quizzes. In fact, our group is a respite for those who want to have time out for themselves, a cup of tea or coffee and a welcoming ear. Sometimes this helps the day go by.

For more information contact Anne on 07923-055241 always happy to help.

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Happy birthday to Browns…

This month we celebrate 38 years of being in the domestic appliance business. Over those years we have seen many changes not only in the machines we use but also in the way we live. Reminiscing can be fun, remembering some of the sillier things like Siemens Harlequin washing machines, which were red, yellow, green and blue and Hotpoint’s pastel shades of lilac, pale blue and green. We have seen Manufacturer’s come and go, but their names live on made by others. More people now own a dishwasher than ever before, and electric cooking has taken over from gas as the norm. Induction hobs have become very popular due to their controllability, and washing machine drum sizes have increased from 4.5kgs to 8, 9 or even 10kg.

We aim to provide the same friendly yet professional service we have always done, making your experience the best we can. From phoning us, or now contacting us on the internet, to the completion of your repair or installation of your new appliance we aim to make things as smooth and trouble free as possible. And you can rely on us to be there if you have any questions or problems later.

Its never a welcome occurrence when an appliance breaks down. We will come and diagnose the fault for you and give you a quote to repair, sometimes things can be repaired the same day, like a blocked pump. But if not our parts supplier is quick to deliver what is needed. If your appliance is beyond economical repair we offer a reduced charge if you replace it through us. We have appliances in stock and great suppliers too. We always aim to help if you have a tricky installation unlike others who will just walk away.

If you need a repair or new appliance we offer a great service, just give us a call on 01934 517657.

So it’s happy birthday to us, thank you for all your business over the years. Each customer is very much appreciated.

Browns Domestic Appliances Ltd Making things simple!

Your complete local domestic appliance specialist for sales and repairs We sell and repair washing machines, washer dryers, tumble dryers, dishwashers, ovens, hobs and hoods, cookers, fridges and freezers.

We are specialists in Freestanding and integrated appliances Local family business established 38 years All work insured and guaranteed No hidden extras. We keep things simple!

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Worle Community Centre Coffee Mornings - Fridays Worle Community Centre is a community space for community use. Based in Lawrence Road, just 200 yards from Worle High Street. Come and see us at our regular Friday Coffee Morning from 9am.

Refreshments available. Everyone welcome. We still urgently need a new treasurer as our current treasurer is standing down. This is a voluntary post that would be ideal for someone with a financial background. For more information, please visit our new website at worle.community, or call 01934 515681 or email - enquiries@worle.community

Overeaters Anonymous - Saturdays Are you Overwhelmed by Food? Do you overeat, restrict or over-exercise? Is your weight or body image affecting your life?

Our free support group runs on Saturdays at 10.30am. For more information contact Mel on 07468 881403 or email OASaturdayWsM@gmail.com or visit OAGB.org

Weston Super Mare Bridge Club Saturdays 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 starting at 1.45pm.

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

The Friends Of The Playhouse Coffee Mornings – Saturdays The Friends Of The Playhouse hold their popular coffee mornings every Saturday morning. They commence at 10am and are held in the upstairs bar of the theatre in the High Street. Hot drinks and biscuits are on sale. They are open to members and non members.

We urgently need a new secretary. This is a voluntary post and you would be required to attend the monthly committee meetings. For more information please email playhousefriendswsm@gmail.com or by leaving your details at the Box Office addressed to the Chairman or by speaking to a committee member at the regular Saturday Coffee Morning .

1st Weston Village Scouts need your help!

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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 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

Patchwork Quilt Classes Have you ever wanted to make a patchwork quilt, but don’t know where to start? Join us for six fortnightly classes at Greenways Farm, Worle, to find out how.

By the end of the course, you should have the skills you need to make your first quilt. The classes are small and friendly, and designed for absolute beginners. For more details contact Heather Fowler on 07967527455 or thethursdaygirls@gmail.com

Weston Walking Group Want to get fit? Join Weston Walking Group, we offer the following: Long, medium and short walks, Midweek & Weekends, Outings and Socials, Family walks, Somerset Mendips and Quantocks.

Everybody Welcome! For more information call 07934197780 or email mdholbrow@talktalk.net, www.westonwalkinggroup.co.uk

Adopt-A-Street Adopt-a-Street allows residents to adopt streets, or roads in their locality, to help litter pick and caretake the cleanliness. Adopt a street or road/s near to where you live, and the council will provide you with litter picking equipment and safety guidelines.

There are now around 200 volunteer litter pickers working across the district, who complete valuable work helping to keep our North Somerset streets and roads litter free – some are out every day!

North Somerset Council commend and recognise the amazing dedication of our Adopt-a-Street volunteers. It just shows that together we can all make a difference. 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

Singers in Worle - We at Clevedon Gilbert & Sullivan Society Need You We perform a G & S Show in May 2023 and we will start rehearsals in December 2022. All welcome, no auditions required for chorus members. Principal parts will be auditioned in December for rehearsals

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from January 2023 on a Friday evening. We are a friendly group and have social events when we are not rehearsing. Why not give us a try? Singers of all abilities welcome. Contact Dave Robinson on 01934 516502 for more details.

If you suffer from daily knee or hip pain, local charity Age UK Somerset is offering a chance to ESCAPE! ESCAPE-pain is a free, group-based rehabilitation program being delivered in Worle and Bleadon by Age UK Somerset. Specially designed for people over 45 who have had arthritic hip or knee pain for at least 3 months, the classes are suitable for those who are independently mobile and are willing to commit to attending twice a week for six weeks. The programme has been clinically proven to reduce pain, increase function, improve mental well-being and self-confidence. For more information contact the Ageing Well service on 01823 345626 or ageingwell@ageuksomerset.org.uk

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