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Most people believe that their spouse or relative will automatically be allowed to make decisions about their health care needs if they were to be incapacitated; or their property and financial affairs if unable to act. This is not the case!

If you do not have a LPA in place and were mentally incapacitated: • Your spouse/family will be denied access to your bank accounts and they will have to apply the Court of Protection to access your finances, including any pension or insurance payments which is costly and can take a year to put in place.

• The Local Council will make decisions on your health care needs, including end of life care; whereas a Health & Welfare LPA will give your attorneys some “power” to speak as if they were you regarding your care • Your spouse/family will not be able to sell your property to pay for care fees or if you needed to downsize. Again, they would have to apply to the Court of Protection.

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Upcoming British Legion events in Portishead

Think you know Avon? Think again!

Branch meetings are held at the P&PRBL Bowls Club on Rodmoor Road on the third Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00pm. The next one is 20th June.

Veterans Breakfasts are held at the Posset Cup on the first Sunday of each month from 9:00am till 11:00am. The next two are 4th June and 2nd July.

The branch will be in attendance at Portishead Summer Show Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July.

We would be delighted to see you at any of these events.

The Mendip Challenge returns on 4th June Weston Hospicecare’s infamous Mendip Challenge returns this June (4th) following the West Mendip Way. Supporters can take part in a 30, 20, 10 and 5 mile route. Learn more information about the event and how to register via www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/event/themendip-challenge/

For 135 years, Avon has been using the power of beauty to transform lives, but we’re only getting started! We’re signalling a new chapter for Avon and it’s one in which there’s never been a better time to join.

Avon offers premium beauty that won’t break the bank, something our customers love! We’ve got top-rated beauty products and must-have innovation that everyone’s talking about. Simply share Avon with your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours, and you’ll soon have your own customers. They can choose to shop with you using the printed brochure, digital brochure or online store and you’ll earn however they shop.

The more you sell the more you earn, it’s that simple!

The great thing about Avon is that you earn from the very first product you sell – there are no minimum targets and the earnings opportunities are as big as you want to make them! You’ll earn a percentage of the sales you make, plus you’ll have access to discounts on exciting new products and other fantastic benefits.

With fantastic new opportunities, it’s easier than ever to grow your business, earn and work for us.

June in the WI On 7th June our speaker will be Dr. Francis Burroughs with a talk entitled “Can you sing Jerusalem.” We meet in St George’s Church Hall, Easton in Gordano at 7:30pm and would like to welcome new members or guests to our meeting.

Craft dates for June are Tuesdays, 13th and 27th at 10:00am and non members are very welcome to join us.

Portishead Cruse support for those who have been bereaved The June Portishead Cruse bereavement “Walk and Talk” will take place on Thursday morning June 8th commencing at 10:00am.

Please call Cruse admin 0117 9264045 leaving your contact number, and you will be telephoned with more details.

Cruse bereavement support in Portishead will be holding its monthly Drop in at the Methodist Hub in Portishead High Street, on Thursday June 29th between 10:00am and 12 noon. Refreshments available, and trained bereavement volunteers present. You can be assured of a supportive welcome there.

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British Music for a Summer’s Evening - 10th June Portishead Choral Society are celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III with British Music for a Summer’s Evening. The Concert will be held in Gordano School Hall on Saturday 10th June 2023 at 7.30pm.

The Performance of “Let the King Rejoice”

by Handel, and Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast

by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor is conducted by Jonathan Palmer, pianist Richard Lennox, and Tenor Alexander Robinson, who will also be performing other songs for a tenor voice.

gardens open around the town. Programs cost £5 and admit one adult to ALL the gardens. Children have free entry.

Programs are available in advance from Careys, Flagship Boutique and The Ship in Redcliffe Bay. They will be available at all the gardens over the weekend and at The Millennium Garden, St Peter’s Church.

Please support us, as this is our major fundraising event.

A new MS peer support group is starting in Nailsea

Tickets (£15.00) are available from Choir Members, Nortech Computers, and on the door from 7:00pm onwards.

A new MS peer support group is starting in Nailsea on Monday 12th June from 2:00pm - 3:30pm at 65 The High Street, Nailsea then every second Monday of the month.

Portishead in Bloom Open Gardens Weekend 10th - 11th June

If you are living with MS and would like to meet others in a social environment then we would love to meet you. A cuppa and cake will be provided free of charge.

Portishead in Bloom will be holding their Open Gardens weekend on June 10th - 11th from 10:30am - 5:00pm each day. There will be 14

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New Hearing Clinic on the High Street Hello readers! We hope you’re doing well and enjoying the great weather. We’ve had an incredibly productive month in May, and we’re excited to share some news with you.

First things first, we recently opened North Somerset’s only full-time, independent Hearing Specialist Clinic! Located at 142 High St., Worle, this clinic will be our home base and provide support to our existing clinics in Clevedon and Portishead. Our new clinic boasts top-quality facilities that allow us to deliver the highest quality of care.

Claire and I have put in a lot of time and energy getting the right location and preparations in place to ensure that people receive the highest quality care. You’ll love our soundproof walls and sound booth, which help us achieve the most accurate hearing tests. Plus, we have space for the safest and most up-to-date wax removal methods, along with comfortable and secure surroundings to discuss your Tinnitus treatments and hearing care plans.

If you’re eager to book an appointment, we’re open for business now and can’t wait to see you. We’re planning a grand opening later this month and will be announcing the date on our website, along with some special offers for existing and new clients.

In other news, we came across a fascinating study from the University of Geneva that suggests we should all listen to, and ideally play more music! The research shows that by doing so, we can prevent memory decline and increase grey matter volume in brain areas that deal with high-level cognitive function. Stay tuned for more on this topic in the future!

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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

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 01275 400160 • 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.

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Portbury WI – Tuesday 20th June 7:30pm

Portishead Senior Forum.

The Lighthouses of the Bristol Channel

Members of Portbury WI will be celebrating it’s 89th Birthday at their June meeting. Dressing for the occasion in ‘Ascot Ladies Day’ outfits, members will also enjoy musical entertainment from Steve Price. For more information about our friendly group of women, who come from around the Portbury and Portishead area, please contact Helen Francis on 07503 134817.

The Lighthouses of the Bristol Channel. Folk Hall, Portishead. Wednesday 21st June. 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Portishead Probus Club Portishead Probus Club (formerly Probus73) will hold their annual Ladies Summer Lunch meeting at Nailsea Masonic Hall in Nailsea Park on Wednesday June 21st. Enjoy an hour in the bar of this beautiful building before sitting down to a splendid three course lunch. This will be followed by a very witty talk on the subject of “Ladies Underwear” which will be given by Rosemary Hawthorn.

If you would like to find out more about Portishead Probus Club please e-mail portishead.probus. enquiries@gmail.com

This month there are two items to tempt you. First a short talk about Portishead man Fred Weatherly of the well-known song “Danny Boy” fame.

After a tea break, John Page will shine a light on the many lighthouses of the Channel. There are at least 30, some still guiding mariners, others pensioned off to become tourist attractions or even unusual holiday homes. All with a tale to tell.

Members free, visitors £3.

A Touch of Spry Portishead Floral Art Society welcome Katherine Delve with her floral demonstration ‘A Touch of Spry’.

Why not come along to Somerset Hall, Portishead on Wednesday 21st June. Doors open 7:00pm.

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Garden View This month – Poached egg flowers Poached Egg plants are among my summer favourites. Limnanthes douglasii (to give it its proper name) is a fantastic addition to any garden. It is easy to grow, requires little care and produces masses of beautiful flowers that attract pollinators. The best time to plant it is outside from March to May but if you have a sunny, well-drained spot you can plant them in early June and they will reward you handsomely with delightful fat yellow-centred blooms, which I think look more like fried eggs than poached ones! The delicate ferny foliage is also attractive.

Planting limnanthes douglasii is straightforward.

Sow the seeds directly in a sunny, well-drained area. The soil ideal should be light and fertile. If you have heavy soil, you can improve it by adding sand and organic matter such as compost, leaf mould or well-rotted manure. Don’t go mad or you’ll end up with lots of leaves and fewer flowers.

Sow the seeds thinly on the surface of the soil and cover them lightly with a thin layer of soil. Water gently to keep the soil moist. Germination usually takes 7-14 days, and once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to a distance of 15cm apart to allow for good airflow and growth.

You might need to go on slug patrol while the plants are small, but once established, poached egg plants are low-maintenance and require little care. Water regularly, during dry spells and that’s about it! You can also prolong the flowers by deadheading the faded blooms regularly.

Limnanthes douglasii is a prolific bloomer that produces masses of flowers from June to August, though if you plant now they’ll probably go through to the end of September if your garden is sheltered.

The plant grows to a height of 15cm and spreads to a width of around 15-20cm. It self-seeds freely so makes an excellent ground cover. It can be planted in borders, rockeries, meadows or as a filler in containers. It also attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

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Get those feet ready for the summer months!

Are you struggling with foot-related issues such as ingrown toenails, corns, hard skin, or thickened nails? If so, it may be time to book an appointment with a foot health practitioner.

Your feet are the foundation of your body, but they are often overlooked and taken for granted. From helping you walk, run, and stand, to supporting your entire body weight, your feet play a vital role in your overall health and well-being. So don’t you think it’s time they got the attention and care they deserve? After all, when your feet are healthy and functioning properly, it can improve your overall quality of life and physical well-being.

I’m Helen and I specialize in the care and treatment of your feet and can help alleviate pain, improve mobility, and prevent future problems from occurring. As a fully qualified and insured foot health care practitioner, I provide a bespoke foot care service that identifies your individual needs, treatments and on-going maintenance.

Did you know that I also offer Nail Reconstruction?

Nail reconstruction is a safe and effective method for restoring the appearance of unsightly nails. Perfect for those summer holidays you have booked!

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Whilst bin cleaning was an established service back in the Midlands it did not appear to be a frequent service offering in either Portishead or Clevedon and the family run business was born.

Quite a few like to have a personal chat when we visit and we are more than happy to integrate into the friendly neighbourhoods of both Clevedon and Portishead.

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A professional security review can make absolutely sure Today, there is no using a computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet without being bombarded with confusing messages, popups and emails pertaining to the security of our various online accounts.

On phones, for example, warnings of log-in attempts, requests for account detail reviews, alerts of changes, and countless more, hound our notifications. Fact is, accounts must be maintained in order to remain secure, and so it is important to read and act upon these requests when prompted.

Here enters the problem – fake variations of these messages are circulated to almost all of us and appear virtually identical to the real deal. A momentary lapse of judgement is all it takes, one touch of the screen or click of the mouse and the damage is done. Deleting the email doesn’t undo the damage. Proper action must be taken but often remains undone. Blissfully unaware victims could have their emails being viewed by strangers, or worse. It is crucial we all keep strangers out of our accounts. Often, signs of breaches are in front of victims but go unacknowledged, such as concerning emails or popups about account changes or sign-in attempts. Think hard whether you have received messages or account alerts which seem “off” and don’t make sense to you, as it might be smart to arrange for an experienced engineer to check over all your accounts to check for vulnerabilities or infringements. We find almost all accounts we check have at least some flaws which can be addressed. Phones and tablets are no safer than computers, so regardless of the devices you use, remain alert to account violations.

Has the situation occurred whereby you reacted to a message on the screen or phone call and allowed a third party to remote control your computer? As difficult as it is to accept, this is likely to be a fraud and your device may have been compromised. I would recommend that you call us to arrange us to check your device, in case some kind of malware/virus has been installed.

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It’s amazing how many sofas and chairs get discarded each year, simply because the cushions have gone flat. You wouldn’t want to replace your entire wardrobe of clothes simply because one outfit no longer fits. Likewise, don’t waste money replacing an entire sofa simply because one or two cushions have lost their support. …To this A sunken or sagging sofa could be caused by a number of factors including worn or broken springs, frame, webbing, or cushions.

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Turn The Tide Receive Fundraising Support From Hall & Woodhouse Turn The Tide volunteers were delighted to receive a £41 fundraising boost from the staff of Hall & Woodhouse, who hosted an Easter egg competition on their behalf. The money will be used to buy litter-picking equipment to help keep Portishead tidy. Turn The Tide’s next Big Clean is the Community Litter Pick on Sunday 25th June 10:30am to 11:30am, meeting at Stonechat Green, The Village Quarter BS20 7NP. All are welcome - please bring your own litterpicking equipment. Further information about Turn The Tide can be found at: turnthetideportishead.co.uk

The Big South West Cream Tea Friday 30th June is National Cream Tea Day! To celebrate, each of our hospices are holding cream teas for the families we support. Join us by hosting your own cream tea to help raise vital funds for children and young people living with life-limiting conditions. Coming together to share a cream

tea is such a simple pleasure that many of the families supported by CHSW look forward to.

Alongside our care and support, your donations could help to fund experiences like gathering together for a delicious cream tea in our hospice gardens, and help to make memories for families now and into the future. It costs nothing to sign up and by hosting or taking part in a cream tea event, you raise money for families and help make the most of short and precious lives, one scone at a time! For more information visit www.chsw.org. uk/event/big-south-west-cream-tea

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If you are one of the millions of people affected by incontinence, you’ll know that choosing the right product is vital for your comfort and security. Whether you are looking for disposable or washable items, pads or briefs, mattress or seat protection, we specialise in supplying a range of high quality products to help with toileting, bathing and other aspects of day-to-day life.

As a local company with over 20 years of experience, we are happy to advise you by telephone or email and recommend the best product for your condition. We take great pride in our discreet, confidential and personalised service; we don’t use a call centre, and we never put you on hold! If we’re busy, just leave a message and we’ll call you back. Calls are free from landlines and most mobiles. Alternatively you are welcome to visit our website to place an order.

If you already use incontinence products, we are confident we can supply equivalents or better. And if our products do not meet your expectations, then subject to terms and conditions, you can return them and receive

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Quality products: we only stock high quality products which are more effective, with an improved fit, offer better comfort and with higher eco-credentials than their cheaper counterparts.

Excellent value: quality products mean you will need fewer of them because they will work more efficiently – ultimately saving you money.

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Multi-buy offers: buying in larger volumes means you get the lowest prices for the products you use the most – as much as 15% off, usually with free postage!

Personal service: if you need any help in choosing the right product for you, please do give us a ring 0800 389 3597.

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A Look Back in Time: 70 Years Of Oven Cleaning!

Back in the ’50s and 60s cookers and ovens were made to last and were often large bulky Ranges with multiple ovens and hobs. Traditional housewives would clean their ovens using a mixture of borax and baking soda. Soon there was a revolution in oven cleaning products: Easy Off Aerosol spray featured in TV commercials and Astonish (our favourite oven cleaning paste) was born in Leeds in the late 60s.

By the 1970s manufacturers were enticing us all with self-cleaning ovens! This description is a bit of a misnomer. Many self-cleaning ovens only have self-cleaning panels on the sides of the ovens – the areas that don’t get very dirty! All the other panels and racks still need cleaning. But for cooker manufacturers, it was a fantastic marketing tool and it boosted the sale of new cookers at the time.

Moving forward into the ‘80s, the market was expanding with many ‘off the shelf’ oven cleaning products becoming available including the Brillo Pad. The Brillo Pad was patented in 1913 as a scourer for cooking pans but marketing gave it a new job!

By the early 1990s professional oven cleaning had started. An expert oven cleaner would come to your home in his van and clean your oven. The original oven cleaning companies used metal tanks, filled with water and cleaning fluid and heated a camping gas stove! More modern systems include electrically heated tanks and eco-friendly cleaning products.

In the 2000s technology moved on with the invention of pyrolytic ovens and steam ovens. Pyrolytic ovens are ‘self-cleaning’ - you remove all inner racks and then run a self-cleaning programme.

The oven door locks, the oven heats up to a very high temperature and burns off all the grease leaving a powder that you then just brush out. Then you just have to clean all the inner racks!

The 2020s have now brought us the Air Fryer era – will it be a passing fad? Only time will tell…

Do take a look at your oven, AGA or Range…does it need cleaning? Will you Do It Yourself or call in a professional to do the job for you?

Why not give me a call: Graham Rogers, OvenGleamers on 01275 370571.

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Speedwatchers Dave Wherrett and Colin Rogers were joined by, PCSO’s Kylie Howard and Chloe Howell. The CSW’s aim is to remind drivers of the speedlimits. With more members of the CSW team, we will be able step up our sessions Dave explained. *

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We have recessed for summer break, after a fantastic start after a three year lay down, over the last months we have had great displays of all manor of stamps and postal history, lengthy chats and discussions on the topics shown, we finished the year with a quiz and the usual AGM. HOWEVER DO NOT WORRY you can still grab a bit of the action by coming to our Annual Fair, on Saturday 15th July, doors open at 10:00am at St Paul’s Church, Walliscote Road, BS23 1EZ.

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