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Support For All Bereaved People in 2025 in Portishead Area
There will be two Cruse Bereavement support Drop in meetings in January, on the 2nd Jan and 30th Jan, meeting at the Methodist Community Hub from 10:00am until 12 noon. Trained bereavement Volunteers present. Refreshments available also. Come and join our friendly group for the first Cruse organised Walk and Talk of 2025 on Thursday 9th January @ 10:00am. This is followed by an opportunity to enjoy coffee/tea in Waitrose. If joining us for the first time please email crusebristol@gmail.com leaving your contact details and you will be telephoned with information.
Gordano Civic Society and Bristol Buildings
Gordano Civic Society will have Norman Routledge to speak about Bristol Buildings on Monday 13th January at 7:30pm in the Somerset Hall, The Precinct, Portishead. Entrance is £2 for members and £5 for visitors, although membership for the season at £10 can be purchased on the night. Refreshments included. For further information please phone 01275 849200.
Gordano Branch NHSRF
A lovely Christmas meal was enjoyed by 40 members at the Bowls Club Portishead. Our January meeting is on the 15th at Somerset Hall Portishead from 10:00am - 12 noon. Admission £3.00 which includes coffee / tea and a free raffle.
The speaker this month is Carolyn Morton - The Forensic Detective.
All retired people of the NHS and Social Care Sector welcome. We are a national organisation.
Portishead Senior Forum. Folk Hall. Hits of the early 60s
Portishead Senior Forum, Wednesday 15th January at the Folk Hall, Portishead.
We begin at 2:00pm with a short talk by Bristol Port Company, a precursor to our coach trip round the Docks in February.
After tea break and the raffle Forum member Paul Williams will entertain us with memories of the hit songs we all remember from the early 60s. A chance to relive our younger days and maybe join in.
We begin at 2:00pm and finish at 4:00pm. Entry free to members, £3 for visitors.
Start the New Year Clutter-Free
Your loft isn’t just somewhere to stash the Christmas decorations after the festive clean up; it could be a real gold mine of storage potential all year around. However, you can only take full advantage of your loft if you can access it safely, especially if you need to store heavier objects. Climbing up on that wobbly old kitchen chair, or the just-too-short step ladder, to haul things in and out of the loft, could put yourself at risk of injury.
At Access4Lofts, we specialise in installing loft ladders and hatches that can help you make the most of that hidden gem of extra storage space. We have a number of options to suit any space, no matter how small, and can even offer boarding and shelving options too. You’d be surprised at just how much room there is up there, and you’ll be even more surprised at just how quick, easy, and affordable it can be to make it safely accessible.
This could also be a good time to think about some better insulation. A properly insulated roof can knock as much as 20% off your energy bills, so you and your family can be sure to keep warm and cosy this winter, without worrying about those bills come spring.
Once the decorations are all put away, this could also be a great chance to free up some room in the rest of the house too. After all, why suffer with clutter when there could be perfectly good storage space above your head that’s just waiting to be used?
Access4Lofts is an approved Which? Trusted Trader which means they have been accessed by Which? and passed their stringent checks. For added confidence, Access4Lofts has full public liability insurance, and all ladders and work carried out come with a Lifetime Guarantee.
Let Access4Lofts make it safe and easy for you to start 2025 clutter-free. Why not call Anthony now to book a free survey and quotation on 01275 293 128, or visit www.Access4Lofts.co.uk/BristolSouth.
You can also find them on Facebook as Access4Lofts Bristol South
Make 2025 the Year of Better Hearing!
Happy New Year from Toby, Claire, Emma, Sam, and, of course, Charlie the dog, at Meadows & Wood Hearing Care.
As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to embrace new habits that boost your everyday life and wellbeing. Attending a hearing test is a fantastic way to start! While many of us focus on fitness and diet for our New Year’s resolutions, our hearing health is often overlooked. Here are some reasons why you should book a hearing test this year:
1. Enhance social connections: Hearing allows you to stay close to loved ones, confidently join in conversations, and cherish every moment shared with family and friends.
2. Prevent health issues: Studies have shown a link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive conditions such as dementia. By addressing hearing loss early, you can help your brain stay sharp and improve your overall health.
3. Improve your safety: Good quality hearing helps you stay aware of your surroundings, from hearing alarms to crossing streets safely. Protect your hearing to help navigate your environment safely and confidently.
4. It helps you enjoy life’s sounds: Our hearing is a key part of our everyday lives! Whether it’s your favourite song, the sounds of nature, or hearing a loved one’s voice, our hearing helps to enhance these moments.
This New Year, make caring for your hearing simple and stress-free. A hearing test is quick, easy, and completely painless. As North Somerset’s only full-time, independent family hearing clinic, Meadows & Wood are here to help you get the most from your hearing. Contact us today for a free check-up and a friendly chat about your hearing - details are below.
Was your Christmas blue and marred by grief?
Christmas can be hard when someone is missing and we would like to help.
‘The Bereavement Journey’ course runs weekly for 7 weeks, starting on Wednesday 15th January from 2:00pm – 4:15pm at Christchurch, Clevedon, BS21 7LL. By means of films and discussion groups, this course gently guides bereaved people through the most common aspects of grief, enabling them to process the implications for themselves and discern next steps.
To join, please sign up via the Christchurch website, or to find out more, please contact us at: bereavementsupport@christchurch-clevedon. org.uk
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- “Quiz of the YearEverything 2024”
Quiz Night! Have you got what it takes? “Quiz of the Year - Everything 2024” on Wednesday 15th January, 8:00pm – 10:00pm at Pill Memorial Club, BS20 0DH. Teams of 4 ~ £2 per person. 18 & over’s welcome - members & non-members.
Kick start the New Year at our Barn Dance
Portishead Rotary Club are pleased again to put on our annual Barn Dance at Somerset Hall on Saturday 18th January 7:30pm. Caller Jill Elliott with the Highly Strung Band. Always a good evening - Tickets £13 to include ploughman’s supper with Licensed Bar available. Tickets can be purchased from Hartmann’s Bookshop, 28 High Street, Portishead or Nortech Computers, 10 High Street, Portishead or email portisheadrotary@aol.com
Portbury WI. Tuesday 21st January
7:30pm at Portbury Village Hall
New members are welcome at Portbury WI. We are a friendly group of thirty women from the local area. At monthly meetings we have varied speakers and enjoy a chat over a cup of tea. If you like crafting, walking or having lunches, then you will meet like-minded members to spend time with. We will be holding a New Members meeting later in January, so do ask if you’d like to learn more about what the WI can offer you. Please
contact Helen Francis for more information 07503 134817.
Welcoming you back for our first Clairvoyant evening of 2025
Portishead Rainbow Spirit Friends. Clairvoyant Evening on 23rd January, 7:30pm - 9:15pm at The Workmen’s Sports Bar, Slade Road, BS20 6BW. Free Entry (free will donation). Disabled Access / Bar open upstairs / Raffle £1 ticket strip.
UK Islands with Lighthouses
Avon Wildlife Trust, Portishead will have Colin Butcher come and give a talk about a selection of UK islands with lighthouses covering a range of historical, technical and wildlife aspects on Friday 24th January at 7.:30pm in the Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead BS20 6PR. Entrance is £2 for all adults and £1 for children and students. Includes tea or coffee during the evening. Non members are also welcome. For further information please ring 01275 843160.
Pill Memorial Club welcome The Rulettes band
Join us for an evening with The Rulettes at Pill Memorial Club on Saturday 25th January. Doors open at 7:30pm. A true 60’s harmony band, featuring the best of the Beach Boys Hits in their show. The Rulettes aim to provide an evening of Nostalgia with classic songs and great harmony from yesteryear. Tickets can be purchased from the club bar or website (booking fee applies). £5 members, £8 non-members. www.pillmemorialclub.co.uk
Happy New Year from Turn The Tide Portishead
Turn the Tide Portishead wish a Happy New Year to all the wonderful volunteers who have helped us keep our town and its beaches clean and tidy over the past year. If you would like to make a big difference to your local environment as part of your New Year’s resolutions, why not join one of our community litter-picks? The next Portishead Big Clean is on 26th January 10:30am - 11:30am, meeting at the Charlcombe Rise playground. Please wear gloves and bring a bag for collecting the litter you find.
Details: turnthetideportishead.co.uk/events
Nailsea Shedders - Tony and Elaine’s stories
Tony’s Story
My name is Tony Cook, 82 yrs of age, and retired as an Officer in The Royal Marines having served my Country for 37 years.
In December 2022 we moved from Portsmouth to Portishead to be near our youngest daughter and two granddaughters. After several months I became disoriented which was beginning to affect my mental health. I made an appointment to see my new GP. During the conversation, they mentioned an organisation called SHEDDERS. I made inquiries and in 2023 I decided to join Nailsea Shedders who are based in Wraxall Village Club.
I was made very welcome and over the last few months I have made many friends and very much enjoy the weekly meeting held on a Tuesday at the Wraxall Village Club. It has helped me a great deal in getting back to a normal lifestyle.
Elaine’s Story
Yes, I am female, and yes, I am a member of Nailsea Shedders.
To me, this means I am part of a group of like-minded friends. Friends that enjoy meeting up for a cuppa and chat. Friends that like to keep their minds active and pass on skills and knowledge learnt in their jobs and in general life. People that like to help in their local communities. By being part of this group, it gives me a feeling of belonging in making a difference.
I love to play Ukelele and sing within UkeBox, the musical wing of our charity. We sing and play in local venues, raising money which goes to other groups and worthy causes.
I enjoy being one of the helpers in the new Arts and Crafts sessions we are putting together at No 65 High Street, Nailsea, dates listed below.
Dates for the diary: Arts and Crafts upstairs, Drop in repairs downstairs. No 65 High Street, Nailsea, BS45 1AW:
15th & 29th Jan: Bubble Art 12th & 26th Feb: Painting Bubble drops 26th Mar: Making a Metal Rose
23rd Apr & 7th May: Wood turning 21st May: How to paint – Techniques 28th May & 4th June, Simple Landscapes
Courtesy of the Biddle Trust and Quartet, Sessions are currently free to attendees, limited to ten people. Best advised to book in advance to enquiries@nailseashedders.org
REPAIR
Drop an item for repair at our Wraxall workshop on Tuesdays between 10:00am – 3:00pm, Wraxall Village Club, BS48 1LE. Or drop the repair into No65, BS48 1AW on the dates the Arts and Crafts are on. Arts and Crafts upstairs, Drop-in downstairs. E-mail: repairservice@nailseashedders.org If you have serious mobility issues, or for some other good reason you cannot get the Repair to us and it is portable, we may be able to pick it up and return it you.
ARTS AND CRAFTS COURSE
Alternate Wednesdays between 10:00am – 12 Noon. 65 High Street, Nailsea, BS48 1AW. enquiries@nailseashedders.org
MUSIC GROUP
Meets at 1:00pm on the first Tuesday of the month for an hour at Wraxall Village Club. Bring your instrument of choice along and join in.
Membership £10 per month. Non members £3 per session.
Does Your Computer Have Enough Memory?
A common cause for computers running sluggish at unpredictable times, without a clear reason, is insufficient memory. In part due to recent updates, we are seeing memory requirements increase. The millions of background calculations that power a computer use the memory as its “working space” – essential for smooth operation. This usage increases as more tasks are performed at once, such as opening emails, browsing the web, and running other programs. This is in contrast with, and not to be confused with, the disk storage which stores permanent data. When memory runs low, a computer must instead use disk storage as a substitute, which dramatically slows things down.
Best practice is to ensure idle usage – essentially the minimum usage when no programs are open – leaves plenty of headroom to account for significant memory fluctuations during day-today use. To check idle usage, restart your computer and don’t open any programs, right click the Start menu and select “Task Manager.” Then look for the “Memory” column where a percentage is shown. If around 60% or higher, this is a strong sign of insufficient memory available to the system, and the recommended action is to have more installed to avoid sluggish performance issues. You can check the installed memory by right clicking the Start menu, selecting “System,” and looking for the “Installed RAM” entry. For Windows 11 computers, we recommend at least 16GB of RAM for most users. Systems with just 4GB or 8GB often experience sluggishness with modern apps and multitasking.
If your memory usage is too high, or your installed RAM is below 16GB, feel free to reach us on 07973 536299 or email sales@e-cps.co.uk - we can assess your system and perform a memory upgrade if necessary. With sufficient memory, a computer is unlocked to run at its best and most responsive.
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Annual Gordano Masonic Burns Evening
The Masonic lodge for Portishead Masons, Gordano Lodge, are holding a Second Degree ceremony on Monday 27th January, followed by a traditional Burns Supper –bagpipes, haggis, addresses, etc. Kilts aplenty! Always a special evening and great fun. All freemasons will be welcomed, especially if you have moved into the area, or you are no longer a subscribing member. If you would like to more about this occasion or about Freemasonry, please contact Marshall on 07585 152570 or Gordano.Lodge@gmail.com, or take a look at our Facebook page ‘Gordano Lodge 6244’.
Step Forward Give Back with Gordano Business Rotary
Gordano Business Rotary is supporting Portishead Youth & Community Centre as its local charity this year.
Join us on 30th January for a free breakfast to hear how you and/or your organisation might support the Portishead Community and how Rotary facilitates this.
Date: Thursday, 30th January 2025
Timing/Format:
7:00am Arrival/Networking
7:30am Breakfast!
8:00am The work of PYCC
8:15am Why Rotary?
8:25am Q&A
8:45am Networking
9:00am Event close
Contact Tony Stubbs tonygbrc@gmail.com for more information
Digital Buddies at Portishead Library
We have Digital Buddies at Portishead Library who can support you with getting online. Do you have a smartphone or tablet you are unsure how to use? Would you like to learn more about using a computer? Our friendly volunteers will support you to gain computer skills and help you to access the Learn My Way website. Free pre-bookable hourly sessions are available on Tuesdays 10:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesdays 10:00am to 1:00pm and Thursdays 10:00am to 12 noon. To book please contact Portishead Library on 01934 426040 or portishead.Library@n-somerset.gov.uk
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“Since working with Will, my physical and mental health has drastically changed. His precise meal plans tailored exactly for me have really helped in my progression to gain muscle and lose fat. As a vegetarian, finding meals that contain enough protein for muscle gain can be difficult, with the help of the meal plans being specific to my diet I am now reaching my goals.” - Eloise
“I was struggling to make progress in gaining strength and losing body fat until Will went through my program and adapted it to ensure I was hitting my targets. He has been there every step of the way to give advice and support, as well as encouragement. I feel stronger and leaner than I have for a long time thanks to Will. I cant speak highly enough of his knowledge and personal approach.” - Chris
“Will has created 2 excellent training plans for me which have been versatile, challenging and sufficiently different to keep me motivated and interested. He always backs up the workout with research and I can genuinely say that it has made a significant difference to my strength and general feeling of wellbeing and happiness.” - Tony
Get ready for Spring with Portishead Concert Band
Portishead Concert Band - If you play a musical instrument, join us for our exciting spring season. Current and rusty players, of any age, welcome. Lots of enjoyment to be had playing with other people.
Come and join us every Tuesday from 7:30pm until 9:00pm at St Nicolas’ Church, Nore Road, Portishead.BS20 8EN.
Contact for more information: Chris on 07790446188 cdpearce@btinternet.com Facebook www.facebook.com/search/ top?q=portishead%20concert%20band
All Welcome at Christchurch Pill Dementia
Friendly Café
Join us for tea, coffee, cake and chat at the Christchurch Pill Dementia friendly café on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 2:00pm – 4:00pm. For people living with dementia and their carers or anyone who would like some cake
and company. No need to book, just drop in. No charge, donations welcome. 1 Church Place, Pill BS20 0AE.
Contact Mary Thomas 07527 517665 or Christina Taylor 07765 971948 for more information.
Free play sessions every Saturday, everyone welcome!
ParkPlay is free community play, every Saturday, for everyone. Make friends, have fun, get moving!
9:30am - Castle Batch Park, Bishop Avenue, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 7PQ.
10:00am – Merlin Park Playground, Redcliff Bay, Portishead, BS20 8RW.
Look out for the ParkPlay flag, we’ll be there – rain or shine.
If you can, please register before you come along: park-play.com/register/ (you only need to this once)
Find out more about ParkPlay here: www.betterhealthns.co.uk/information/ parkplay/
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Oven Cleaning – The Job We ALL Hate!l
Are you embarrassed by the state of your oven? Do you hide your cooker door with a tea towel folded over the handle? Is your food being contaminated by past cooking?
You’re not alone – the vast majority of us hate cleaning our ovens – it’s a messy job with dangerous chemicals and it seems to take forever. But the benefits of cleaning it really are worth the effort to get it clean. If your oven is greasy then each time you heat it up, the grease already caked on in your oven will start to vaporize and permeate and taint your lovely fresh food. You’ll also find that your oven takes longer to get up to temperate as the grease forms a blanket-like layer which has to be heated first before the cavity of your oven gets heated. Keeping that oven door glass clean not only looks nice but also gives you the chance to check your food whilst it’s cooking without having to keep opening the oven door (letting the heat) to see how it’s doing.
Feeling exasperated about the thought of cleaning your oven? Then let OvenGleamers help you - we offer a professional deep cleaning service of your cooking appliances and are the only local oven cleaning company that does not
use harmful chemicals within your home. Give us a call and get your oven looking “as new” again.
Once your cooker’s clean again here are OvenGleamers 5 top tips for keeping your oven looking good between cleans:
1. Wipe up spills on the inside of the oven and oven door whilst the spills are still in liquid form.
2. Use an Oven Liner on the base of your oven or on the bottom rack to catch drips. These liners are non-stick and wipe clean easily or you can pop them in the dishwasher. (AGA clients can use these liners as non-stock liners in their roasting tins or baking trays)
3. Do not clean the exterior of an oven if it is hot. The heat will quickly evaporate the cleaning solution and leave a residue.
4. Soak the burner racks in warm, soapy water.
5. For stoves with flat top hob – simply spray with a gentle cleanser and wipe dry.
Graham Rogers is your local OvenGleamer and can be reached on 01275 370571. See our website www.ovengleamers.com for more details or check OvenGleamers’ Facebook page: @OvenGleamersBristol
Happy Balance…
Supporting your busy life
We are passionate about re-cycling, re-housing and re-using items, working with many local charities we distribute your unwanted items on your behalf. We always offer a FREE 1hour consultation to introduce ourselves and to discuss how we can help you.
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.
These are all scenarios from clients we have worked with:
• ‘I don’t want to leave it for the kids to sort’ – Feeling mindful that you need to get your home in order? You don’t want the family having to sort through everything when you are gone? We will work with you to streamline your home, recycle unwanted items and organise belongings you may wish to distribute to family and friends
• My partner/parent has died – You’re not only dealing with grief but also thinking about how you clear the house? We are NOT house clearance. We work with you sensitively, practically and confidentially to organise their affairs and clear the house for sale or other
• I am embarrassed – It’s all got on top of me and I just feel overwhelmed – Are you buying too many items, storing them away and feeling like you may be hoarding? Claire and SJ are non judgemental and through experience can help you declutter and regain control
• I’m moving and need to downsize – I can’t physically or emotionally cope with my move and I need help. We are hands-on in preparing your belongings ensuring that when your removal firm comes to move you that you have already sorted through, de-cluttered and made sure all your items, big and small will fit into your new home giving you peace of mind.
• ‘Our family space isn’t working for us’ –Who can help us? Happy Balance will give you guidance, ideas and hands on support to make the changes to make your home a living space and not a storage space
Enjoy Church - a place for Community
Enjoy Church based in Portishead, is a vibrant community church reaching Portishead, Clevedon, Backwell, Nailsea and the surrounding areas.
You can expect coffee & cake when you arrive, followed by a time of worship, and an inspirational message that will encourage you on life’s journey. There is also a fun filled programme for our children to engage with too.
Enjoy Church meets each Sunday at Somerset Hall at 10.30am. Groups also meet in homes during the week, with youth, and toddlers meeting weekly.
Please visit www.enjoychurch.co.uk for more details.
Start 2025 With Woodspring u3a
The Coffee Social’s, started in 2024 and held at venues in Clevedon, Nailsea and Portishead have become a popular fixture. Dates and times are varied to try and suit as many members as possible. This January will be at the Scotch Horn Leisure Centre in Nailsea. Details on website.
Brand new groups include birdwatching and walking, both already popular. Watch out for a cycling group due to start up in the Spring.
Details about the above and more can be found on the new website.
woodspring.u3asite.uk/welcome/
‘Companionship through socialising and sharing experiences with likeminded people’
Street Branch Royal Naval Association covers all areas of Somerset and meets monthly in the Wessex Hotel, 15 High St. Street, Somerset BA16 0EF. Current and ex RN, RM, WRNS, RFA, Reserves and Commonwealth personnel are welcome. Associate membership is also available to relatives of current and former serving personnel, Sea/Marine Cadet staff and civilians. Monthly meetings include a raffle and end with the option of staying for lunch at the hotel.
Contact Chairman Mike Jayes, Tel: 07805 516946
Email: streetrnachair@gmail.com for details of the next meeting.
Free and friendly Health Walks available in your area!
30 to 60 minute Health Walks are available in Churchill and Cheddar, Clevedon, Congresbury, Long Ashton, Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Winscombe and Yatton.
No need to book, just come along!
Please see our website for the dates, times and meeting places: www.betterhealthns.co.uk/getactive/walking/
Or contact us at: getactive@n-somerset.gov.uk 01275 882 730
Somerset Sight Fraud Protection Talk
Somerset Sight recently arranged a talk by Fraud Protection Officer from Avon and Somerset Police to help people to avoid scams. 30 people, all with sight impairment, attended.
Scammers are very clever and wish to panic people into action which they would not normally consider. They use our vulnerabilities, such as your child being in distress to extract money.
For example, “Hi mum it is Susie this is my new number, I have lost my phone, and this is my new number. I need some money to pay the garage who fixed my car, as I have lost my card and need to pay for my car bill. Please could you pay into my friend Louise’s account as I’ve lost my card as well.”
Stop and think – would your son or daughter normally contact you like this? If unlikely this could be a scam. Take time to consider, at least five minutes. Do not act on impulse. Discuss with two other people before before taking any action. Call your child’s number to check.
“This is very helpful advice; I now feel better equipped should I receive such a text or email”
Somerset Sight will arrange further talks in the New Year, at the many social groups across the county.
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