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Welcome… Summer Is Here! Once again it’s a jam packed edition with clubs and events that are taking place in Worle over August. With the summer holidays in full swing there is also lots going on that children and all the family can get involved in. Get yourself down to your local library for the 2022 Reading Challenge or pop along to the Sedgmoor Play Day at Apex Park or take a look at your local Church events. There certainly is plenty going on. So whatever your interests are, you will find something for everyone! Enjoy the rest of the summer!
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The Steepholmers Diary – August Summer’s here and The Steepholmers invite you to our No 1 big event of the season – The Weston-superMare Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival 2022. The festival will be an even bigger and better event this summer, taking place on Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August 2022, and will again see a variety of bands playing at venues across the town, including the main stage in the Italian Gardens, raising vital funds for the RNLI and The Lions Club. The festival is now a major event in the southwest music calendar, bringing an opportunity for everyone to enjoy live music in a safe and family-friendly way. More than 50 bands from all over the UK are set to appear and admission to all venues will be free of charge. You may also be lucky enough to witness some dastardly pirates appearing on our shores! A full programme of performances at the various venues will be available. 13th August - The Steepholmers are performing at All Saints Church, All Saints Rd, Weston, at 3pm. 15th August - is our regular ‘Shanty Night’ at Fork n Ale, Walliscote Road, Weston, starting at 7.30pm with a guest band in the interlude. Have a great summer and see you soon!
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Lynne Castell’s Adult Art Groups’ Summer Days If you want to develop your drawing and painting skills in your chosen medium OR try a new one, read on. Lynne offers tutored Outdoor Painting Days in inspiring local locations (shelter and toilets always available) throughout August into September (before Autumn Term starts). PLUS, a variety of Workshops using Watercolours, and also Atelier Interactive Acrylics; Pastel over Watercolour; and Brusho (materials provided in the latter three at least). More details available online at www.lynnecastell.co.uk or contact Lynne on 01934 628760 / 07519 109002.
Kewstoke Arts and Craft Group – Mondays Come and join our friendly group of artists and crafters. We hold meetings every Monday at Kewstoke Village Hall, Crookes Lane, BS22 9XB. We run from 2pm until 4pm and charge £2 a session, which includes tea and biscuits. Bring your own work or learn new skills, everyone welcome. For more details contact Shiralee Baxter on 07800507614 or email Shiralee.Baxter@gmail.com
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 or have any experience, yet we achieve something special that makes us award-winning. Want to be part of this? We have new members joining now - come and see for yourself what makes it work. Experience 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 in place.
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 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.
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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 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
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Men’s Walking Football – Monday, Tuesdays and Fridays Weston-super-Mare AFC Walking Football. currently have 3 sessions per week: Monday Night: 8:00pm to 9:15pm Tuesday Morning: 10:00am – 11:00am -(usually finish later) Friday Morning: 10:00am – 11:00am -(usually finish later) Sessions are suitable for all men over 50 years of age. All sessions are on the 3G pitch at Weston-super-
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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’ll need to get started and to have fun.
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Does my business need a hybrid working policy? With changing attitudes towards how we work, employees are demanding more flexibility and hybrid working is seen as a key benefit. Hybrid working is a flexible working arrangement whereby an employee splits their time between the office and working remotely. Implementing a hybrid working policy can be beneficial for businesses and employees - helping staff retention, attracting new talent and developing your business culture. Any policy needs be tailored to your business requirements. Points to consider: 1. The policy should state if the hybrid working arrangement is a formal/permanent change to existing terms of employment or an informal arrangement that can be altered by the business.
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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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Woman Of Weston WI – Tuesdays If you would like to meet like-minded 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. Non-members welcome, first meeting free. Just turn up! Contact us on: wearewowwi@gmail.com
St Martin’s Church Events - Tuesdays 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.
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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. 11th September - On the second Sunday of the month, come and join Vicar Jon for Sunday School at 10am. 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.
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.
North Somerset LGBT+ Forum Wednesdays North Somerset LGBT+ Forum offers some fantastic support groups to the LGBT+ community within North Somerset, which take place between 6:00pm and 8:00pm on Wednesdays each month. They also have a website (www.nslgbtforum.com) which illustrates all the support you can get and also how you can support the charity itself. 1st Wednesday of the Month: Trans+: North Somerset’s support group for transgender, nonbinary and gender-questioning people aged 18+. 2nd Wednesday of the Month: Colours: A safe space for 13-17 year olds who are LGBT+, questioning or allies, to socialise and meet new people. 3rd Wednesday of the Month: Family+: A free social group for parents, guardians and relatives of LGBT+ individuals to ask questions, get support or just pop along for a chat! 4th Wednesday of the Month: 50+: A safe space for members of the LGBT+ community who are over 50 to meet new people and socialise. The Forum has also recently started a new group called 6T8 for young people aged 13-17 who identify as transgender, non-binary or are questioning their gender, which runs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 6-8pm. For more information about any of the groups, please email: support@nslgbtforum.com or find us through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
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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 co-ordination as well as social skills. For more details and to book a trial class please contact Tina on 07710 767511.
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.
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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
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.
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
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The Friends of the Playhouse Coffee Mornings - Saturdays The Friends Of The Playhouse hold their popular coffee morning every Saturday morning. They commence at 10am and are held in the foyer area and the upstairs bar area of the theatre. 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. Coffee mornings are open to members and non-members .So if you are passing the theatre any Saturday morning please drop in, you will be made most welcome. On Saturday 6th August the new monthly Lucky Ticket Draw will take place where the winner will receive 2 tickets to a show of their choice from the Box Office (within 3 months of the draw taking place).
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Weston Quilters - 1st August No speaker or trader, but members will offer their surplus quilting stash fabric for sale. There will be sewing gadget demonstrations where you can try a new quilting or sewing tool and a small hand-sewing project, with an opportunity to get advice on your own sewing projects. Visitors welcome, entry is £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.
Macular Society Support Group – 2nd August 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.
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Weston-Super-Mare Music Appreciation Society – 3rd & 17th August Continue our season on Wednesday’s 3rd & 17th August, followed by 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.
Weston Organ and Keyboard Club – 4th August 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 August 4th Robert Davies: www.organfax.co.uk/players/ robertdavies/
Morris Minor – 5th August We are pleased to announce that we will indeed be in full attendance for the Weston-super-Mare Shanty and Folk Festival which runs from Friday 5th August until Sunday the 7th. You can find us at lots of different venues all over the weekend. We shall of course be doing Traditional Sea Shanties, Old folk songs, Sing along numbers and some songs which will just make you smile Come along say hello [really, we don’t bite!] and bring your friends [we will bite them if you like!] and above all else in these turbulent times enjoy yourself! See you there!
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A five star rating for Browns…Thank you ★★★★★ So far it’s been a strange summer. One minutes its really hot and the next really cold and miserable. Include the pandemonium at the airports and strikes on the trains and it can leave us feeling a bit fed up. By the time you read this the summer holidays will have started and the M5 will be choked up with people heading to the beautiful counties of Devon and Cornwall. Here at Browns we are busy responding to your calls, repairing your appliances and supplying and installing new appliances. Our service we believe is second to none and our customers come back to us and recommend us to their friends and family. With our new machines we factor in all the extra costs that other companies add on after they have lured you in with what appear to be low prices! So, we are competitive and also offer the bonus of a local service that will go the extra mile to make sure everything is just right for you. Summer is the time that our fridges and freezers can struggle and so we have a range of different shapes and sizes, freestanding and integrated, in stock so we can respond quickly to your needs. It may be as simple as clearing the drain hole in the back of the fridge, but sometimes you just need a new one quickly. We admit we find the internet can be a bit of a challenge (which is one reason why we love LocalReach so much). Recently we have been asking our customers if they will review us on Google. We are so pleased that we now have a 5 star rating to celebrate! We are very grateful to our customers who take the time to add a review, or even just phone us up. It’s always good to know that our customers are happy with our service. So it just leaves us to thank you for taking the time to read this and remember we are here whether its for repairs to your appliances or providing new ones. With our new 5 star rating, why not make us your first choice?
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Dementia Day Centre – 11th & 24th August At the Tamar Dementia Day Centre we are looking forward to welcoming @aliveactivities who will work with customers fortnightly over the coming months to deliver Therapeutic gardening sessions. These sessions will take place in our beautiful garden with the newly installed wheelchair accessible raised beds. Customers will have the opportunity to take part in seasonal gardening activities such as growing fruit, vegetables and flowers, share knowledge and skills and socialise with others. In addition to this we provide other fun, engaging activities for those over 55 who are living with dementia which will also give well-earned respite to their regular carers. To attend the day centre and join in with this and a host of other activities at the Day Centre or to find out more and perhaps arrange a visit, contact our friendly team on 01934 32102.
Chalice Morris Men – 11th & 25th August As our dancing out season draws to a close, we have 2 dancing dates in August in Weston Super Mare. Thursday the 11th we are at The Criterion, Upper Church Road at 7.45 pm and our Traditional Season
finale which is the Old Kings Head, The Scaurs, Worle on the 25th August at 7.45pm, when Glynn and Linzi will be making us more than welcome and there will not only be dancing but music and singing in the bar afterwards. One of the best nights of the year. Do not miss it!
Weston Horticultural Society Flower Show – 13th August Weston Horticultural Society are delighted to say that after a 3 year break, we shall once again be having a Flower Show this year that will be on Saturday 13thAugust at Paul’s Church Hall, Walliscote Road. The Show will be open to members and nonmembers and will include classes for flowers, vegetables, pot plants and homecraft. There will also be a separate children’s section. Everyone is welcome to show and if you would like a copy of the show schedule and entry details please contact the Flower Show Secretary, John Chapman on 07983691157 or by email on 1951chapman@ gmail.com. The Society is also looking for new members and volunteers particularly a Secretary and Treasurer so if anyone is interested please contact John as above.
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The Steepholmers come to All Saints’ church – 13th August On Saturday 13th August at 3-4pm the renowned sea shanty group, The Steepholmers, will perform for the first time at All Saints’ church, WSM, BS23 2NL. Entry is completely free with a retiring collection, raffle and refreshments. So, make a note in your diary and prepare for a lively and thoroughly entertaining afternoon! For more info: judeforth@ outlook.com 07932 699188.
Live Music at the 49 Social Club – 14th August Sunday 14th August sees local band Kingfisher make their first appearance at the 49 Social Club, playing live, singing hits from all the ages from 4pm. Adults over 18 and non-members are more than welcome to attend.
Worle WI – 17th August Worle WI hold meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at Castlebatch Community Centre, Bishops Avenue BS22 7PQ. We commence at 7.30 pm. This month we will be playing beetle drive, which is a great way to socialise with all members. Always a good laugh. All welcome - please come along and see if we are right for you! Contact us at: enquire@worlewi.org.uk
Hewish & District WI – 18th August We are a friendly group with members from all over Weston. We meet every third Thursday at the newly refurbished Puxton & Hewish village hall, at 7.30pm. We have regular walks, craft groups, friendly skittles evenings as well as a speaker at our monthly meetings. New members are always welcome. Just come along or ring 01934 249352 for details.
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super Mare. Club member Paul Sweet will demonstrate. Tuition will be available at this meeting. Anyone interested can attend our live meeting which is free of charge for the first two meetings. A Zoom facility is also available by requesting an invitation from our website as per the details below. For more information about our friendly welcoming club contact us by visiting our website www.weston-woodturning-circle.co.uk.
Waves of Harmony chorus – 20th August Come and see the Waves sing at the Tickenham Flower Show on Saturday 20th August at Tickenham Field and village hall. We will be performing at approximately 1pm and again at 2.45pm. In addition to a hog roast, beer tent, stalls, craft fair and auction, there will be a free ‘Park & Ride’ – in fact, fun for all the family! For more information please see www. wavesofharmony.co.uk or find us on Facebook.
Worle Jumble Trail – 28th August The third Worle Jumble Trail will be happening on Sunday 28th August 2022 11am-4pm, around the Worle area of Weston super Mare. The people of Worle will be selling lots of fabulous items from in front of their homes, much like multiple garage sales on the same day. A map of all the participants will be available on the Worle Jumble trail Facebook Page. If you have any questions or you would like to join us you can email worlejumbletrail@gmail.com. Jumble trails help reduce items going to landfills, it brings communities together and provides many bargains.
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
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from Worle High Street. We’ve taken on a part-time administrator (Liz) who will be manning the centre office from 9am – 12 midday every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
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Also, please note, our Summer Fayre will now take place on July 30th from 11am with various stalls, raffle, lucky dip, face painting etc. plus refreshments.
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Weston’s Heritage Action Zone - five years of heritage development – 12th September Monday 12th September: 1930-2100. Theatre Bar, Blakehay Theatre, Wadham Street, Weston-superMare, Somerset, BS23 1JZ. A free talk on Westonsuper-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 Weston-super-Mare Civic Society.
Caroline Barlow School of Dance September Classes in Milton area. No classes in August but it’s a good idea to book your place to start in September. New students and adults welcome all year round. CHILDRENS CLASSES: Wednesday - Saturday 2.5 years and over classes in - Ballet,Tap, Modern and Jazz. Exams in RAD and ISTD, friendly competitions and shows.
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Cheddar Steam Club Cheddar Steam Club recently held our first ‘Members Weekend’ since Covid lockdown. The next one is soon. We had a great weekend with BBQ, raffle, bring and buy etc. The club now has full access, every day, for members and their immediate family. Anyone interested in finding out more about Cheddar Steam Club and see pictures of our steam and electric model boats and locomotives and yachts, please look on the internet www. cheddarsteamclub.co.uk or Google “Cheddar Steam Club” and we come first.
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Volunteers Needed Guide Dogs, the charity which supports the blind and partially sighted, is looking for volunteers in Weston-super-Mare. Currently we need: • Puppy Raisers to look after our puppies for 12-14 months, until they are old enough to begin their life as a Guide Dog. This is a full-time role with the aim to help the puppy grasp the basics. • My Sighted Guides to help the blind and partially sighted residents of Weston get out and about and experience exciting new adventures, while improving their independence. For more information, email Pat on patrycja. janecka@guidedogs.org.uk. To apply, head to our website www.guidedogs.org.uk/volunteer
Avalon Stitchers (formally a branch of The Embroiderers’ Guild) Looking back on our first year as an independent stitch group we can boast a successful exhibition at Wells Museum and partnership with textiles students at Strode College to design and stitch our new logo.
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Workshops have been enjoyed, led by well-known local textile artists as well as in-house sharing of our own knowledge and expertise. Travelling Books, with their very personal works of art, kept everyone connected when Covid dictated that we stay at home. We are looking forward to exploring new areas of stitch whilst staying true to the beauty of traditional methods of needlecraft with our next exhibition planned for October 2023. It’s a great opportunity to meet socially and enjoy our stitching – something that has proved valuable in recent times to support mental health and wellbeing. The group has a wide age range with many talents and levels of expertise to share and we learn from each other. Meetings are held monthly at Ashcott Village Hall. If you would like to visit a meeting please contact us via our website www.avalonstitchers.org
Wait Until Dark – 22nd-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,
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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. The dates of the shows are 22nd – 24th September at 7.30pm and tickets cost £10, and can be purchased at Bleadon Post Office or via www.ticketsource.co.uk/bleadon-players. For more information, visit our Facebook Page (search Bleadon Players).
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/about-volunteering/volunteerfor-us/ - there is something for everyone!
Uphill WI – 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.
Weston U3a – 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.
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WODS Musical Theatre Presents - Bad Girls – 3rd-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-super-Mare. 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.
Live Music at the 49 Social Club – 28th November Sunday 28th November sees the return of popular local entertainer DJ Janice bringing her Bank Holiday disco and karaoke show back to the 49 Social Club from 4pm. Adults over 18 and non-members are more than welcome to attend
1st Weston Village Scouts need your help! We need some new adults to boost our friendly bunch of leaders and helpers at 1st Weston Village Scout Group. We work as a team and are looking for help running our sections on an 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
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 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.
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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, groupbased 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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