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Hand sewing for beginners, different item each month Come and join us on September 2nd, October 7th, November 4th, December 2nd @ Portishead Youth and Community Centre 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Make a different item each month with all materials supplied at a cost of £5. Or bring your own item to sew for £2.

for all ages, puzzle corner, rideon toys and much more. Tea and coffee for adults, toast for everyone. Disabled toilet and baby changing unit. £2 per family, no need to book.

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Monday morning 9:30am - 11:30am, term time from 9th September every week through to 16th December at Redcliffe Bay Methodist Church Hall.

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Level access from the car park in front of the Church in Queens Road, Portishead BS20 8HT.

Our talk on 4th September will be “Power of Attorney” by R. Goulding. We welcome friends and new members to this talk in St George’s Church Hall, Easton in Gordano at 7:30pm.

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Craft Group dates for September are 10th and 24th, again we welcome friends and nonmembers to this group which meets 10:00am 12:00pm in St George’s Church Hall.

Monday morning Toddlers at Redcliffe Bay Methodist Church Hall Small toddler group with boxes of toys, books

Clive Brain will talk about the fire-boat Pyronaut moored in Bristol City Docks at the Gordano Civic Society’s first meeting of the season on Monday 9th September at 7:30pm at Somerset Hall, The Precinct, Portishead (car park immediately behind the hall). Entrance is £2 for members, £5 for visitors. This includes refreshments.

You can become a member of Gordano Civic Society at any meeting, which is £10 for the season (September to August). Further details from 01275 849200.

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This month – Marvellous microorganisms Finally, pH is probably the most difficult area to tackle. Most gardens have a natural pH range beyond which they’re not going to change much.

So, someone living on a limestone ridge, as I do, is never going to be able to grow acid-loving Azaleas, except in pots.

But that’s not what we’re trying to achieve when creating a favourable environment for microorganisms. We don’t need to radically shift the pH; we just need to modify it slightly.

As their name suggests you can’t see them, yet microorganisms are some of the most important things you can grow in your garden.

Garden soil is teeming with millions of them, or rather it should be. They help to keep the soil healthy. They decompose organic matter, replenish soil nutrients, form humus, promote root growth, increase nutrient uptake, and breakdown herbicides and pesticides.

The microorganism family includes bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa and we want to do everything we can to encourage these tiny gardening friends.

In order to provide a good environment we need to provide oxygen, moisture, carbon-based food matter, and the right temperature and pH. Oxygen content can be kept high by digging in lots of organic matter so that the soil structure is aerated. 75% of microorganisms live in the top two inches (5cm) of soil so particular care should be taken not to compact the topsoil. Improving the drainage of stodgy clay soil is particularly important as water-logged soil contains very little oxygen.

Mulching helps to improve the moisture content of soil and also helps to maintain the soil temperature. Bare soil bakes in the summer and freezes in the winter. Mulch acts as both shade and insulation so the temperature remains more constant.

Carbon-based food matter is just a posh way of saying ‘organic matter, including green manure and well-rotted compost. This provides a gourmet buffet for microorganisms, and they’ll reproduce rapidly.

There are pH modifiers on the market, but the best way of doing it is slowly by digging in compost or other organic matter. Organic matter acts as a neutraliser and will work whether your soil is acidic or alkaline. It is particularly important for alkaline soils like mine because they have far fewer bioavailable nutrients so become impoverished very quickly.

This month give some thought to encouraging your microorganisms. Your plants will thank you.

Happy gardening,

By Rachael Leverton

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Hearing loss is a common but often underestimated condition that can significantly impact our lives. From strained communication and social isolation to cognitive decline, the consequences of untreated hearing loss are far-reaching. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll explore why choosing a private audiologist is a massive step towards maintaining your hearing health.

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Support for the bereaved in the Portishead area Join our Cruse bereavement “Walk and Talk” in Portishead on Thursday 12th September at 10:00am for a local walk, lasting approximately one hour. If it’s your first time would you please email crusebristol@gmail.com or tel 0117 9264045 leaving your contact details. Our Cruse walk leader will be in touch with you.

We hold our monthly Cruse Drop in on Thursday 26th September at the Methodist Community Hub, High Street, Portishead, where all will receive a warm welcome, 10:00am to 12 noon.

Trained bereavement volunteers present, also refreshments available.

Has someone died? Carrying the pain of grief is hard Are you grieving the death of a loved one or struggling with the long-term effects of loss?

This seven-session course, gently guides bereaved people through the most common aspects of grief, enabling them to process the implications for themselves and discern next steps. The course will be running for seven Tuesday evenings (19:15 to 21:30), at Christchurch Clevedon, and starting on 17th September 2024. If you’d like to know more, please email: bereavementsupport@ christchurch-clevedon.org.uk Or you can sign up via the Church Website: www.christchurch-clevedon.org.uk/news/thebereavement-journey-2024/

NHSRF Gordano Branch Our September meeting will be on 18th at Somerset Hall from 10:00am - 12 noon, admission £3.00 which includes coffee/biscuits and a free raffle.

The speaker this month will be Trudy Morgan -Glut 1 Deficiency UK. All retired persons who were employed by the NHS or Social Care Sector are welcome. We are a National Organisation.

Portishead Senior Forum, Folk Hall.

Brigstowe Village Band Portishead Senior Forum, Wednesday 18th September at the Folk Hall, Portishead. We begin at 2:00pm with a 20-minute talk by a member of the Portishead Medical Group. The raffle, tea and biscuits are next on the agenda. The entertaining and fun Brigstowe Village Band is the main attraction with traditional music, song,

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Entry is free to members, £3 for visitors.

Portishead Freemasons Special September Meeting The Masonic lodge for Portishead Masons, Gordano Lodge, are holding a double Second Degree Ceremony on 23rd September.

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’.

We’re a happy lodge, with a busy social calendar.

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North of the Border with Avon Wildlife Trust Portishead Come and hear a talk by Charles Kinsey about red squirrels, puffins and other wildlife he encountered in Scotland. This has been organised

by Avon Wildlife Trust Portishead Group on Friday 27th September at 7:30pm in the Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead BS20 6PR. Entrance for all adults is £2, £1 for children and students. This includes tea or coffee during the evening. For further information please phone 01275 843160 or 07853 248476.

Sixth 2-Minute Litter-Pick Board Launched by Turn The Tide Portishead Turn The Tide Portishead have unveiled a new 2-minute litter-pick board at Stonechat Green Park.

This brings the number of litterpick boards in Portishead to six, the others located at the wheels park, Lido, sailing club and two at the marina.

Anyone can borrow the litter-pickers and bags to carry out their own litter-pick, following the instructions on the boards. The next TTT Portishead Big Clean is on Sunday 29th September 10:30am - 11:30am, meeting outside Parish Wharf Leisure Centre. All are welcome - please bring gloves and a bag for litter collected.

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Enrich your travel experiences - Connecting with the locals is the best way to get the most out of travelling. People are more welcoming if you make an effort to speak their language. It can turn an ordinary trip into the holiday of a lifetime.

College evening classes start up again this month. Take the plunge and learn a new language. Here are five good reasons to enrol right now.

Make new friends - Languages require practice!

It’s easier to talk to new people if you’re both concentrating on something other than how shy you are. Chatting in a foreign language is a good way to break the ice and get to know your classmates.

Improve your English! - Learning a new language helps us understand tenses, prepositions, and

Join the global community – Most of the rest of the world does not speak English! As the world becomes smaller and more interconnected it’s easy to see that we’ll come into contact with more and more non-English speakers. A foreign language puts you at an advantage in business and personal relationships.

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Get ready the next release of Windows 11 and Apple OS We are expecting a new release of Windows 11 in the next few weeks. Named 24H2 (meaning the second half of 2024) this release is set to bring new features and background improvements.

Here are some of the expected new features: 1. HDR Background Support: Enjoy richer colours and better contrast with HDR backgrounds.

2. Energy Saver: Reduce power consumption to extend battery life or save energy on desktops.

3. Sudo for Windows: Execute elevated tasks with administrative privileges.

4. Wi-Fi 7 and QR Codes: Connect faster with Wi-Fi 7 support and easily share network passwords using QR codes.

5. Voice Clarity: Improved audio quality for better communication.

6. Windows Protected Print Mode: Enhanced security for printing.

Apple will also be updating their computers to the latest release called “Sequoia” which should be released mid to late September. Also compatible iPhones and iPads can be updated to iOS 18.

For those of you with Windows 10, it is now more important than ever to think about upgrading to Windows 11. Since Windows 11 was released in 2021, Microsoft has given its full attention to give you the most secure and reliable experience with regular updates keeping things working well.

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Tired All the Time?

Do you spring out of bed at 7am, ready to face the day? Or do you wake up feeling tired and drained?

GPs are reporting that more and more patients complain of having no energy. So much so, that the syndrome has its own acronym –TATT, or ‘tired all the time.’

TATT is common, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it.

There are many different causes of fatigue, and it’s always a good idea to start by speaking to your GP or practice nurse.

Overwhelming exhaustion, which gets worse with activity and does not improve with rest, might be an indicator of myalgic encephalopathy (ME) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). A cure has not yet been found, but there are treatments and self-help measures that can ease the symptoms.

A GP can also rule out conditions such as anaemia, thyroid problems, food intolerances or diabetes.

Many cases of TATT are due mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Traumatic life events, stress and money worries can also cause fatigue. In this case talking therapy can help and your doctor might refer you for counselling.

In the meantime, there are lifestyle changes which can help.

Sleep – Make sure you are getting enough good quality sleep. Try to keep to the same earlier bedtime for a few weeks and see if this helps.

Sometimes an eye mask and or earplugs are all that’s needed to improve sleep quality.

Reduce stress – Build relaxation into your daily schedule. This might be a bath, or listening to music, or even yoga or meditation.

Diet - Try eating small healthy snacks throughout the day, rather than one large meal in the evening. Reduce alcohol and caffeine, and drink more water.

Finally, you may not feel like it, but exercising is another proven way to fight fatigue. Even a quick 15-minute walk around the block will give you an energy boost.

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Looking for somewhere to play a musical instrument?

Do you play a violin or other stringed instrument or a trumpet or clarinet or other wind instrument?

Do you play drums? Are you looking to play with others? Pill Festival Band welcomes new players, especially school age and why not come along on a Monday night in term time? We usually meet 7:00pm at Penny Brohn, Ham Green and details are on our web site www.pfb.org.uk We are a friendly group, we play a range of popular music at local events and always have room for more members.

Cadbury Wind Band Based in Yatton Bored on Tuesday Evenings. Consider coming to Cadbury wind band. Tuesdays 7:15pm to 9:15pm during school term times. Room 2 in Yatton Methodist Church, 89 High St, Yatton. We are a wind band so Flutes, Clarinets, Oboes, Saxophones and basses string/electric or wind.

We play a mix of music from pop, film, jazz and classical. Give us a try.

Phone: Michael on 01275 792300 (Leave a message if no answer). email: Secretary@cadburywindband.org.uk Facebook look for Cadbury Wind Band Web Page www.cadburywindband.org.uk Best contact us first just in case we are out.

Portishead Concert Band If you play a musical instrument, join us for our exciting autumn/winter 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/ PortisheadConcertBand

We learnt that Portishead once had two railway stations In July, Portbury WI had an illustrated talk from Paul Gregory on the Weston, Clevedon & Portishead Railway. They learned that Portishead had once had not one, but two railway stations! Imagine that!

In August, in lieu of our meeting, we enjoyed a

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At our regular September meeting, local artist Joanna Lampley will be talking about how she finds inspiration in nature.

We meet on third Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm, Portbury Village Hall. For more information contact Helen Francis on 07503 134817. Facebook: Portbury WI.

Clairvoyant Evenings Wednesday nights, 7:30pm at Brampton Way Preschool Hall, we hold a Clairvoyant Evening with a different Medium/Mediums each week. We are a friendly group who have been going over 40 years and a warm welcome to everyone assured.

We are all volunteers so all net proceeds from our £5 entry charge goes to charities, both local or national. Details of who is attending can be found on Facebook under Portishead Spiritualist Church.

Welcome to The Lighthouse Café at St. Nicholas’ Church Our café is open every Thursday afternoon from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Coffee, Teas and homemade cakes are available, along with a warm welcome.

No charge is made although donations are invited to cover overheads and any surplus is given to various nominated charities.

We are a community hub and a dementia friendly organisation, glad to welcome anyone who would enjoy some company. Do come and visit us as there are always people available to chat.

For more information, please call 01275 846230 between 9:00am and noon or email lighthousecafesn@gmail.com

Pill & District Food Hub for those in need The Food Hub is for those in need living in Pill, Ham Green, Easton-in-Gordano, Abbots Leigh or Portbury. We’re open every Friday 1:30pm - 2:30pm at Pill Community Centre. Each week there’s fresh, chilled and packet food for a suggested donation of £3.50. All we require is proof of address.

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Lasting Powers of Attorney (“LPAs”) – Have you prepared yours yet?

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.

We can prepare new LPAs for you at very reasonable rates or carry out a free review of your current documents to ensure they meet your needs..

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Back to School Cooking Tips from OvenGleamers – your local premium oven cleaning company 1. Batch Cook – once a week prepare all the week’s meals in one monster cookathon. Use a theme to help you: a: Roast chicken can become chicken curry, chicken & sweetcorn topped jacket potatoes and chicken stir-fry. b: Use mince for spaghetti bolognaise, lasagne and tacos. c: Roasted vegetables make great fajitas, veggie pasta and vegetable curry.

2. Freeze sandwiches ahead for packed lunches – avoid soggy contents & salad – add these as extras on the day. Great fillings include Ham and cheese, Turkey, cranberry & brie, Tuna & sweetcorn (go light on the mayo) and Chicken & cream cheese.

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

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

For all your back-to-school oven cleaning call Graham Rogers at OvenGleamers on 01275 370571.

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COMMUNITY

Unlock Portishead Library this Autumn!

Come to an information session to find out how you can use Portishead library for longer with Extended Access membership. The sessions are hosted by library staff and they will walk you through a safety briefing and give you information about the service. Briefing sessions are held regularly to demonstrate the service to customers.

Sessions take place every Saturday morning at 9:10am. Please book online at www.eventbrite. co.uk (search for ‘Portishead Library’) or through library staff on 01934 426040.

Find reading hard? Read Easy give adults free, one-to-one coaching 1 in 14 adults in England struggle with reading, and it holds them back in many areas of life. But anyone can catch up on their reading. Read Easy’s one-to-one coaching involves adults of any age working at their own pace with a coach dedicated just to them. There are no classrooms, no exams, and no pressure... and it’s 100% free of charge!

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01275 400160 If you know an adult who finds reading hard, please encourage them to have a chat with Read Easy North Somerset.

Call/text 07838 276659 or email northsomerset@ readeasy.org.uk

Free and friendly Health Walks available in your area!

30 to 60 minute Health Walks are available in Churchill and Cheddar, Clevedon, Long Ashton, Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Winscombe, Worle and Yatton. No need to book, just come along! Please see our website for the dates, times and meeting places: www.betterhealthns.co.uk/get-active/walking/ Or contact us at: getactive@n-somerset.gov.uk / 01275 882 730.

If You Think You Have A Problem With Alcohol Then call us on 0800 917 7650, this is a free number or email: help@aamail.org. We have support groups in North Somerset/Sedgemoor area 7 days a week.

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RECIPE

Blackberry and Almond Crumble Cake together in a large bowl using an electric whisk until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time until smooth and creamy. Sift in the flour and baking powder, then fold in, adding the almonds, milk, and vanilla until mixed thoroughly.

Scrape the mixture into the tin and level the surface. Dot teaspoons of jam across the mix, then scatter over the blackberries, pressing them in lightly.

Crumble Rub the flour and butter together until the mixture it resemble crumbs, then stir in the sugar and add a pinch of salt. Mix in the flaked almonds, then scatter the crumble over the cake. Scatter with the demerara sugar and bake for 45 mins until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 45-50 mins Serves: 10-12 slices

Leave to cool in the tin for at least 20 mins then slice and serve with creme fraiche.

Puzzle Solutions

Ingredients: Cake 200g butter, plus extra for the tin 200g golden caster sugar 3 medium eggs 225g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 50g ground almonds 2 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract 3 tbsp blackcurrant or blackberry and apple jam 150g blackberries Crumble 50g plain flour 25g unsalted butter 25g caster sugar 1 tbsp demerara sugar Pinch of salt 1 tbsp flaked almonds Method: Cake Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 23cm round cake tin and line with baking parchment. Beat the butter and the sugar

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Your roof and exteriors are actually NOT DIRTY, they are INFESTED with microorganisms like bacteria, algae, mold, fungus and lichen.

These microorganisms shorten the lifespan of your roof by decomposing the roofing material itself. Sanitizing these surfaces can provide you a truly clean exterior.

Similar bacteria found on child’s hand.