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Garden View This month – Wonderful Wisteria Wisteria, with its enchanting cascades of fragrant flowers, adds a touch of elegance and charm to any garden.

It has a reputation for being slow and difficult, but it’s really not justified.

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Select a sunny spot with well-drained soil to plant your wisteria. The ideal time to plant is during early spring or autumn when the plant is dormant.

Ensure the planting hole is deep and wide enough to accommodate the root ball and add organic matter to enrich the soil. Provide a sturdy support structure, such as a trellis or pergola, for the wisteria to climb.

During August, after the flowering period, prune to control the size and shape of the plant. Trim long shoots, maintaining a balanced framework while retaining a few leaves on each pruned stem.

During winter/early spring, remove any dead, damaged, or weak branches. Trim back the previous year’s growth to around three to five buds from the main stem. This encourages the

GARDENING formation of flower buds and prevents excessive growth.

Wisteria generally requires moderate watering, especially during dry spells. Water deeply at the base of the plant, providing enough moisture to reach the root system. However, be careful not to overwater, as excessive moisture can lead to root rot.

To promote optimal growth and flowering, fertilize your wisteria annually in early spring. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Wisteria is a vigorous climber, so proper training is essential for creating a visually appealing display.

Gently tie and train young shoots to your chosen support structure, guiding them horizontally to encourage the development of flowering spurs along the stems.

If you’re starting from scratch it may take several years before your wisteria starts blooming profusely. Be patient and provide consistent care, and you will be rewarded with a stunning display of flowers in due course. Gardening is often the long-term rewards.

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Craft group dates for August are 8th and 22nd.

Again we would welcome non-members to come along to St George’s Church Hall between 10:00am - 12:00pm.

Portishead Jazz Club - The Poacher August 9th A very warm welcome to anyone wishing to hear some Trad Jazz music. The Muscrats will be playing from 8:00pm - 10:00pm at The Poacher, 106 High Street, Portishead BS20 6AJ. Similar tunes to July will be played like “All of Me”, “Running Wild” and “Lazy River.” There will be an interval and raffle prizes to be won, so come along, tap your feet, meet new friends and enjoy the evening - all this for only £4 admission!

Bristol Brass Consort - Allsorts of Sweet, Sweet Music They’re back! Come to Axbridge Church Sunday

27th August at 7:00pm to hear the group play a selection of classical and light brass music to get your teeth into!

The Consort have given an informal late summer concert in Axbridge for twenty years. We look forward to welcoming them again as they fill Axbridge Church with a mix of new pieces and old favourites.

Free entry with a retiring collection. There will be an interval and you are welcome to bring your own refreshments.

Support for Bereaved people in Portishead Cruse Bereavement support will be there for you in the month of August. It’s an opportunity to meet others who have also lost loved ones.

Meet with us for our “Walk and Talk” on Thursday morning, August 10th. Phone 0117 9264045 if you would like to join us.

Thursday August 31st, 10:00am to 12 noon is our Cruse Drop in, where you will receive a warm welcome at the Methodist Community hub in the High Street. Refreshments. Trained bereavement Volunteers available.

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Hello! and welcome to the August newsletter!

From Claire, Mia and myself, Toby at Meadows & Wood Hearing Specialists, I hope you are keeping well and having a lovely summer!

We were honoured have both the Mayor of Weston, Worle and Uphill, Mr. Ciaran Cronnelly, and our local MP Mr. John Penrose, along with some of our earliest clients and members of the Meadows & Wood hearing family to celebrate the opening of our premised at 142 High Street, Worle. This is north Somersets only full time, family owned, Independent Hearing Specialist Clinic.

We cut the ribbon and enjoyed interesting and informed speeches from our esteemed guests, both demonstrating a great deal of knowledge about local health issues and the vital importance of easily accessible availability for high quality healthcare. They have, I know, taken a keen interest in public health activity and outcomes and it was a pleasure to welcome them.

For those of us who also care about ears and hearing well, here are a few facts about what to do if you experience wax!

• Do - For most people, using a drop or two of olive oil wax softening drops will ease discomfort and ideally help the wax to disperse.

• Don’t – Use any sort of matchstick or cotton bud to poke around in your ear, many people end up in A&E every year with damage as a result.

• Do – Seek expert advice if your hearing is affected, there may be wax or another issue affecting your hearing, so a professional check-up is essential.

• Don’t – Despair if you can’t seem to treat your ears with drops, you can come and see a fully insured expert in ear care in one of our clinics. We cover the whole of north Somerset.

If you would like to know more about how we can help you and your family with hearing well, then don’t hesitate to get in touch.

John Penrose MP and the mayor of Weston, Cllr Ciaran Cronnelly joined the team at Meadows & Wood for the official opening of the Hearing Care Centre in Worle.

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Our clients know that allocating time to work alongside Happy Balance provides the impetus they need to make a start. Through experience we understand the importance of working with you at your pace, listening to you and helping you put into action what you want to achieve.

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What is this? First Night is Fun Night

New Toddler group in Portishead

Portishead Camera Club starts its 2023-24 season with a Fun Night on Sept 7th, with a prize for the most unusual picture sent in during August. Later in the month there will be an opportunity to try out table-top photography on Sept. 21st and a talk about the importance of calibrating your printers and screens on Sept. 28th. Meetings are held on Thursdays at Redcliffe Bay Hall, doors open at 7:00pm, with free entry for first-time visitors. Visit www.portisheadcameraclub.co.uk for further information.

Fibromyalgia Support Group We are a group of people who are living with Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions who meet regularly to support each other. We meet monthly on the 3rd Monday afternoon, for coffee in Weston on the 2nd Friday morning and in Worle on the 4th Tuesday afternoon. Meetings are a mix of speakers, chat and information.

September 3rd - 10th is Fibromyalgia Awareness Week and we will have an information stand in Can’t Dance Coffee with group members available 12:00pm - 2:00pm every day. For more information, call Val 07411989478 or email wsmfibro@gmail.com

Enjoy Church Toddler group meeting at Avon Way Hall, Portishead ( BS20 6LT) every Monday 9:30am - 11:30am (term time only).

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A small active group of friendly philatelists We are a small active group of friendly stamp collectors who have been meeting in Portishead, near Bristol, North Somerset for the last 50 years or so and hold our monthly meetings at the Friends’ Meeting House in St Mary’s Road, Portishead, BS20 6QP at 7:30pm, mainly on the fourth Friday of the month, but please see our web site for more information including our current programme for the exact dates. www.portisheadphilatelicsociety.org.uk/index. html

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A Good Read

A Long Way from Home

Mr. Gumpy’s Motor Car

This compelling novel set in 1950s Australia, follows the lives of three central characters who embark on an eventful journey together.

Our children’s book this month also centres around a car journey. Mr. Gumpy’s Motor Car is an old book, though I’d never heard of it until my son was given a copy on his first birthday. It’s one of those timeless, charming works that is destined to be loved forever. Mr. Gumpy decides to take a ride in his car. As he sets out on his journey he comes across different animals who all ask to join him. They are the Rabbit, the Cat, the Dog, the Pig, the Sheep, the Chickens, the Calf, the Goat, and the Children. Mr. Gumpy greets them all patiently and cheerfully, though they prove to be quite a rowdy bunch of passengers. When they reach a tricky hill Mr. Gumpy asks for a volunteer to help push the car, but everyone has an excuse as to why they can’t do it, then it starts to rain, and the car becomes stuck. The passengers eventually realise that if they don’t pull together (or rather push together) they will never get home.

by Peter Carey

Irene Bobs, a strong-willed and determined woman, dreams of winning the legendary Redex Trial, a gruelling endurance race that circumnavigates Australia. Her husband, Titch Bobs, is a car salesman with a passion for racing and an unresolved past. Willie Bachhuber is their troubled and brilliant navigator with an intimate knowledge of maps and an unconventional perspective on life.

As the trio sets off on their ambitious endeavour, they encounter all manner of challenges which brings them into direct contact with the racial tensions of the time. Australia’s indigenous population faces discrimination and marginalization, and each character is forced to confront their own biases and prejudices during their voyage.

Relationships gradually become strained and alliances shift, as long-hidden secrets and insecurities bubble to the surface.

As the race progresses, the characters’ personal journeys intertwine with the larger narrative of a nation struggling to find its identity. Carey uses The Redex Trial as a metaphorical representation of Australia’s cultural and social landscape, mirroring the country’s quest for a unified identity in the face of its diverse heritage. He weaves together themes of identity, belonging and the legacy of colonialism in a thought-provoking novel from which all three characters emerge changed forever.

by John Burningham

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The book’s message about the importance of staying calm and working together to overcome adversity is a positive one, endearingly told.

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Local celebrant contributes to new book by Professor Alice Roberts The Little Book of Humanist Funerals by TV broadcaster and anthropologist Professor Alice Roberts, features local funeral celebrant, Karen Lewis from Portishead.

The book provides inspiration on how to commemorate the life of a loved one without religion.

Humanist funerals have become increasingly popular in recent years.

Karen says: ‘I’m thrilled to have contributed to this book which showcases humanist ceremonies. Losing a loved one is difficult and planning a funeral can be overwhelming. This book offers practical advice and emotional support.’

For Portishead Humanists Group and ceremonies, contact karen.lewis@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Turn The Tide Flag Presented by Portishead in Bloom A beautiful flag celebrating the work of Turn The Tide Portishead has been made and hung in the precinct by Portishead in Bloom as part of their summer display.

Turn The Tide volunteers work hard to keep the beaches and streets of Portishead tidy through regular litter picks and educational projects to reduce single use plastic.

Portishead Big Cleans take place over the last weekend of each month and all are welcome to join in.

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Portbury WI look forward to welcoming new members in September Portbury WI won’t be holding a regular meeting in August. Instead, members are looking forward to a Teddy Bears Picnic tea at one of our member’s homes.

Monthly meetings start again in September at Portbury Village Hall on the 3rd Tuesday from 7.30pm. Each meeting has a speaker, some social time and a chance to hear about the other activities arranged by ourselves and the wider WI community; walks, talks, outings, crafts etc. To find out more about our friendly group, please phone Helen on 07503 134817.

Portishead Humanist Group The Portishead Humanist group operates a car club to attend meetings of the Bristol Humanists (usually on the first Monday of each month) and some local meetings will be planned.

Humanists are non-religious and shape their lives in the here and now, because it’s the only life we have. They make sense of the world through logic, reason, and evidence, and always seek to treat others with warmth, understanding, and respect.

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You need to consider making these important documents whilst you are able and have capacity to do so to ensure you are protected.

We do not know what our future holds for us and you should consider making the LPAs sooner rather than later to put your affairs in order.

LPAs need to be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (“OPG”) before they can be used and at the moment, the OPG is taking nearly five months to turn the LPAs around! This could be a problem for your family should you need assistance during that period and is another reason why you need to consider making them as soon as possible.

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Chefs often say that you must tear basil, rather than cut it with a knife, to get the best flavour.

Nope. The flavours in basil are primarily contained within the cells of the leaf. If you tear it, it tends to come apart between the cells but if you cut the leaf, you will break open the cells releasing the flavour. This makes the most difference when you are using the basil raw, eg, in a tomato salad.

Best to wash the basil, pat dry with paper towels, and remove the leaves from the stem. Stack several leaves together and roll into a cylinder, then cut crossways into thin strips.

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3. “Hot pan - cold oil - prevents sticking” Is this mantra really the best way to prevent food from sticking to the pan when sautéing or stirfrying. The idea is that you heat up the pan first then add the cold oil and almost immediately add the food and that will stop it sticking. What you really want is a “hot pan, hot oil”. When you add cold oil, it heats up almost instantly when added to the hot pan – giving you “hot pan, hot oil”.

You get the same results if you heat the oil along with the pan so take your pick – they both work!

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