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GARDENING – page 4 CHURCH – page 7 HISTORY – page 8 KIDS – page 10 RECIPES – page 15 PUZZLES – page 16 BOOKS – page 20 COMMUNITY – page 25 BUSINESS A-Z – page 26

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A message from the team at LocalReach Community Magazines. LocalReach Community Magazines are still open for business! We are delivered monthly by Royal Mail to 47,935 homes & businesses across Somerset. We are working on the May issues and the deadline is 1st April; If you would like to advertise email us at hello@localreach.co.uk. If you know anybody who wants to advertise please let them know we would welcome their business. We can also be contacted online at www.localreach.co.uk or call 01458 555503. LocalReach is now delivered to ALL of TA8, TA9, BS28, BS27, BS26, BS25, BA6, BA16 & BA5. That includes all towns & villages; Burnham, Highbridge, Berrow, Brent, Brean, Mark, Cheddar, Axbridge, Wedmore, Winscombe, Street, Glastonbury & Wells. Below is a map that indicates where LocalReach is delivered in your area. Should you not receive a copy by the 1st of each month please email us with your full address and we will investigate and make sure you do receive a copy. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the businesses & community groups that have supported LocalReach over the last 10 years and who continue to support us. These are unprecedented times and many of the events we normally publicise are not going ahead so we have put in content that we hope you like as an alternative. We usually give 30% of our content to the community free of charge and will happily receive your editorial if you believe it would be of interest to our readers. Email between 70-100 words to editor@localreach.co.uk before 1st April for the May issues. Stay safe. From the team at LocalReach Community Magazines.

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Garden View. This Month – Hoe! Hoe! Hoe! Following on from last month’s list of essential garden tools for beginners I thought I’d explain about the humble hoe. When I first started gardening, I didn’t really understand how to use one. There are a couple of varieties of hoe and they are used in different ways, and they really are your friend at this time of year. The hoe is actually one of the most ancient garden tools and came before the plough. It’s mentioned in Egyptian art, the Code of Hammurabi and in the Bible. The reason spring is a great time to put your hoe to good use is because right now is when the annual weeds (the ones that self-seed freely and pop up all over the place every year) have started to germinate. The aim when hoeing, aim to sever the top growth from the roots, just below the soil surface, then leave it in the sun to dry out and die. Hoeing is best done when the soil is dry as this creates a ‘dust mulch’ which inhibits the germination of new weeds.

I prefer a hoe with a long handle because it’s better for preventing back pain. I also have a shorthandled hoe known as an ‘onion hoe’ for closely planted areas. A shorted handle gives more control, so you don’t damage your prized plants. It’s important to note that hoeing only kills the annual weeds, not the deep-rooted perennial weeds, those need to be dug up by hand. There is also a tool called a Dutch hoe. This is used by sweeping it smoothly over the soil so that the surface is just ‘brushed’. If used correctly it slices the tops from the weeds. It’s actually simple to use but you do need to practice your technique. Slice the tops of weeds by bringing the hoe towards you, altering the angle to accommodate slopes. When you turn over a Dutch hoe you can use it to make a shallow trench called a seed drill to sow larger seeds, like peas into. Larger seeds are better because they need to be covered well. Your hoes need to be kept sharp and well maintained for maximum effectiveness. I use a metal file to both clean and sharpen, but you can buy sharpening stones reasonably cheaply and they are easy to use. Happy gardening.

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Better things to come At the time of writing the Prime Minister has just announced the lockdown roadmap to re-open the country to a new normality of living with COVID-19. Like many of you we are looking forward to being able to catch up with friends and family, as well as having a desperately needed haircut! One other thing we are planning for is the start of the new tax year on 6 April 2021. With the start of a new tax year it also signals the end of a tax year with the 2020-21 tax year ending on 5 April 2021. While most of us have experienced some disruption to our finances, those who have received help from the Government will need to ensure that they include in their income and tax calculations any self isolation payments, business rate COVID grants or SEISS grants received, as all are taxable. There are also some benefits that are taxable such as the state pension. Also people do not necessarily realise that the contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) are also both taxable benefits. Unless you already complete a self-assessment tax return, anyone who has received a grant or any taxable benefit will need to check if they have income tax to pay. The Government have a useful link for you to be able to work out if you need to pay income tax and if you do, you will need to contact HM Revenue and Customs. www.gov.uk/income-tax/find-out-if-you-need-to-pay-income-tax However if it’s all a bit daunting, we can help. Offering fixed fee packages, with the option to pay over a number of months, you will know where you are with not only your tax affairs but also your accounting costs. We are a friendly team based in the heart of Wells, happy to speak on the phone, over Zoom, Teams or face to face. Our office is COVID compliant so if you want to come into the office, arrangements can be made. Not sure whether you need to complete a return or need to register with HMRC? Do you need help completing your self-assessment tax return? Why not give us a call to talk through the options available.

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There is Light, there is Hope, there is Peace and there is Joy three days later ensuring that all of us who have this belief and faith can receive a new life on Easter Day of Hope, of Light and of Joy. That is why, on Easter Day, we shout out the words: “Alleluia, Christ is Risen”. For many of us, we too will feel that this Easter is more poignant than ever as we have lost relatives and friends because of Covid who have also died a painful and lonely death.

The 1st April is best known as ‘April Fools Day’, the day when we can play practical jokes on one another and “get away with it”! In the Church year, Maundy Thursday falls on this day; you could say that Judas Iscariot was the fool on that day when he betrayed Jesus and gave him to Pontius Pilate to be tried and then crucified. The laugh of course in all of this is that Jesus had to die to be born again three days later on Easter Day.

So, as we go through this month of April, having started with ‘fools’ and gone to an ‘Alleluia moment’, and we go about our daily lives, may the simple things such as birdsong, new flowers and shoots on trees appearing, help us to know that we are not alone, that there is Light, there is Hope, there is Peace and there is Joy. May God Bless each and everyone of us this coming month. Alleluia, Christ is Risen!

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Easter Eggs Many people today celebrate Easter by indulging in a lot of chocolate rather than commemorating the resurrection of Christ. Chocolate eggs are, of course, a relatively new invention but the Easter egg, as a symbol of rebirth and fertility goes back a long way. Before Christianity eggs were painted with bright colours to celebrate Spring and it was a popular custom in the Middle Ages. In the household accounts of Edward I there was an entry in 1307 which recorded a cost of 18 pence for “450 eggs to be boiled and dyed and covered with gold leaf and distributed to the Royal household.” In the 18th century people could buy papier-maché eggs which were then decorated and filled with a small gift. It was not until the 19th century that a method of making chocolate eggs was devised, initially by the French and Germans and then copied by British manufacturers including John Cadbury who made the first Cadbury Easter egg in 1875. The first decorated eggs were plain shells decorated with marzipan flowers and chocolate piping. But it was not all about chocolate.

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In Russia, during the early years of the 20th century, the jeweller Carl Fabergé made highly decorated eggs for both Czar Alexander III and Czar Nicholas II. The very first was a gift from Czar Alexander to his wife. It was made of gold and white enamel with a golden yolk, inside which was a golden hen with a ruby pendant inside. This was so impressive that the Czar ordered Fabergé to make one for the Czarina every Easter and 10 were produced for her between 1885 and 1893. Alexander’s son, Nicholas, carried on the tradition ordering two to be made every year for his mother and wife. Although the design was left up to Fabergé, each egg had to have a surprise in it. One amazing egg celebrated the opening of the Trans-Siberian railway. It was made of solid silver, with a map of the train route on it. The stations were marked with precious Jewels, and inside was a gold clockwork train! Whilst few, if any, of us can afford a Faberge egg at least we can have a chocolate one! Kindly provided by Elizabeth Friend, Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society. www.aalhs.co.uk

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Hard Times A water softener might change your life

You probably know that water can be rated ‘hard’ or ‘soft’, but do you know what those terms actually mean? Water has varying levels of hardness based on calcium carbonate concentration. Water with less than 60 mg/L of calcium carbonate is considered soft, 61-120 mg/L is moderately hard, 121-180 mg/L is hard, and above 180 mg/L is deemed very hard. The water from your tap is safe to drink whether it’s hard or soft. Hard water may even have a few health benefits by fulfilling your dietary needs of essential minerals, such as calcium and magnesium. But while hard water is safe to ingest, the effect of hard water on hair and skin can be s different story. Hard water can leave behind a slight film making skin and hair feel less clean to the touch. It might cause dandruff in your hair and irritate skin problems such as eczema. Washing clothes with hard water can cause the clothing fabric to break down more quickly over time, leave spots on dishes, and residue on your work surfaces and shower screens. Over time mineral build-up in your pipes may cause them to clog, and you’ll likely see build-up on shower heads and taps. A water softener solves these problems by processing the hard water to turn it into soft water. Water enters the softener and passes into the resin or media tank where it goes through a simple process that removes calcium, magnesium carbonate and manganese, leaving only soft water to exit the softener and be used around your home.

Plumbing a good water softener into your household supply is an investment for your home. It will eliminate the limescale caused by minerals which build up and leave that white powdery residue which clogs shower heads and pipework, makes surfaces appear dirty and reduces the efficiency of your appliances. Often, we don’t think about our appliances until they break down. The most common reason for early appliance failure is limescale build-up which corrodes the heating elements of your kettle, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine and heating system. By removing the limescale, you start to protect your appliances, they work better, live longer, and cost you less money over time. Another benefit is no stains and marks on dishes, glasses, and pans. Your bathroom remains clean and shiny too with less scrubbing and harsh chemicals. You need less detergent in your washing machine and less salt in your dishwasher. Shampoo, soap, and conditioners will also last longer. Finally, over a period of time, your softened water will remove scale from the inside of your water pipes, hot water cylinders and shower heads…we all know how expensive an emergency plumber is, so arrange for a non-emergency plumber to fit a water softener instead and start enjoying the benefits. By Kate McCarthy

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April Fool and high class, religious piety and impiety, people have enjoyed straddling society’s boundaries. The most popular theory about the ‘modern’ April Fools’ Day is that it began to take shape in late 16th century France. At that time, there was a switch to the Gregorian Calendar under Charles IX. Prior to this there had been a New Year’s week (March 25th-April1st), and under the Gregorian system, New Year’s Day fell on January 1st. As with any change (shhh no-one mention Brexit) there was some resistance, and many people stubbornly refused to accept the new system, continuing to celebrate New Year on April 1st. The origins of April Fools’ Day are lost way back in time but like many traditions it probably has a number of historical roots. There was certainly a Roman festival called Hilaria which took place around the time of the spring equinox. There was also a Medieval ‘Feast of Fools’ although that took place at the beginning of the year. Throughout history there seems to be a tradition of transgressing boundaries during such celebrations: whether male and female, low class

These people were ridiculed and labelled ‘fools’ by the general populace and were often the butt of jokes and pranks. They were known as poisson d’avril, or April fish, possibly because a naïve young fish is easily caught. Over the years the custom of prank-playing spread to the general population and eventually to Britain, where schoolboy pranks are still the order of the day, so watch out! By Tom Hancock

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Cataract Surgery As a cataract develops, the lens inside the eye loses its transparency and vision begins to blur. Cataract surgery is one of the oldest surgical techniques known and was first documented in the 5th century BC. At this time, mature cataracts were dislodged by a sharp blow to the eye with a blunt instrument. A crude technique called ‘couching’ is still used in 3rd world countries by pseudo doctors. If you Youtube ‘Couching cataract technique’ you can see a video of the procedure. Zonules holding the lens in place are severed so that the cataract falls back into the body of the eyeball. This technique leaves a ‘clear’ but totally defocused eye. Thankfully things have progressed from here. The introduction of anaesthetics allowed the opaque lens to be removed entirely from the eye, initially through a large incision. This meant that the patient had to lie motionless for a couple of weeks whilst the wound healed. Thick spectacle lenses called lenticulars were required to restore vision following the cataract extraction. Micro surgery through a 2mm incision has simplified the modern treatment of cataracts. Surgery now takes about 20 minutes, results are statistically extremely good and recovery times following surgery are short. Prior to surgery the power of the corrective implant lens can be calculated. This is usually a single powered spherical lens. Newer toric implants can correct high degrees of astigmatism and multifocal implants attempt to provide clear reading and distance vision without the need for subsequent spectacles. Patients expectations or their requirements following surgery need to be discussed and a Qualified Optician is probably the best placed professional to advise. Contact Eyetech today: 01458 442178

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Spanish Baked Eggs An Easter breakfast with a continental twist

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely sliced 120g Chorizo, sliced 1 yellow pepper, finely sliced 1 orange or red pepper, finely sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed ½ tsp sweet smoked paprika 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp capers (optional) 2 large eggs (4 if you’re really hungry!) 2 tbsp fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 thick slices of bread

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Tips for Toes What is an ingrown toenail? An ingrown toenail occurs when the toenail grows into the skin next to the nail. It’s a condition which primarily affects the big toe. Ingrown toenails are common and mostly affect adolescents and young adults, who tend to experience increased perspiration. This can lead to the nail fold becoming soft. This age group are also more likely to participate in sport, and females in particular are more likely to wear ‘fashion’ footwear which puts pressure on the toes. The pressure from sporting activity or caused by wearing ill-fitting footwear can lead to a small piece of the nail embedding itself in the skin. Senior citizens may also be more likely to develop ingrown toenails, especially if they have impaired vision or reduced mobility, which makes it more difficult to care for their toenails, which also tend to become thicker and more challenging with age. The most common causes of an ingrown toenail include: Poorly fitting shoes - Too-tight footwear or an overly narrow shoe forces the big toe and the second toe together, putting pressure on the nail wall. Poor toenail trimming technique - toenails should be cut straight across, above the level of the nail bed. If trimmed too short, inflammation can occur. Excessive sweating - perspiration causes the nail bed to soften, so the nail penetrates the skin easily. Injury - Stubbing the toe or dropping something on it can cause swelling and distort the natural nail architecture. Sport - Repetitive sports such as running, or dancing, or activities that involve kicking a ball, may damage the toenails. Infection - Fungal infections in particular can be a problem. Genetics - Some people inherit a predisposition for ingrown toenails. These people need to be particularly careful about choosing suitable footwear. The symptoms of an ingrown toenail are: Redness around the toenail

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Leading edge treatment for torn Achilles tendon A tear to the Achilles tendon can not only cause extreme pain but also severely limit mobility. This was certainly true for Paul of Glastonbury when, in late 2019, he tore the Achilles tendon in his right foot. “My GP sent me to the hospital and I was fortunate to be enrolled in a medical trial being run with the NHS by the University of Warwick”, he explains. The trial was for Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy, known as PRP, and Paul, who is in his 60s, received the actual treatment rather than a placebo. “They drew a syringe of my blood, put it in a centrifuge machine to extract the plasma and then injected that back into the site of the injury. Apparently it draws blood and oxygen to the wound, which help it to regenerate and self heal. “My injury and pain cleared up completely in a matter of weeks. I was relieved and delighted, especially as this is a clean, natural treatment that came from my own body – no animal materials or pharmaceuticals involved.” Recently, Paul was unfortunate enough to tear the Achilles tendon in his left foot. “It just went and then I heard a loud crack in my ankle. I couldn’t believe it, the pain and limping were just like before. I wanted to have the PRP treatment again so this time I went to the Somerset Health Clinic on a private basis. About four weeks after the single treatment, there is no pain and I am fully mobile with none of the after effects involved with surgery. For me, PRP was a very effective treatment.”

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PRP is offered at the clinic alongside the equally effective Shockwave therapy. It is described as a leading edge advance in the bio- technology of regenerative medicine and has become popular for injuries, arthritis, degenerative tissue and joint conditions, especially among professional athletes and sports people. For more information on PRP locally, message Somerset Health Clinic for their free ebook. Our clinic is still open in a secluded rural location with a dedicated patient entrance and thorough hygiene precautions. Give us a call to see how we can help.

About Matthew Jackson… Matthew Jackson is well known locally as an osteopath and acupuncturist, specialising in Shockwave therapy. He is also a professional herbalist and registered practitioner, having trained in London and China with world class herbalists.

Matthew Jackson - BSc (Hons) Ost, Dip Ac/CHM (China), Pg Dip CHM (OB/ GYN), Pg Cert US (MSK) MRCHM, BMUS

Appointments are seen as medical and essential work. He remains open for consultations at new premises with…safety…and a dedicated entrance for patients. Follow Somerset Health Practice on Instagram and Facebook, or @glastoosteo on Twitter.

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A Good Read Bridgerton

by Julia Quinn Ah, the Regency Era. The world of Jane Austen, elegant women dressed in the sumptuous fashions or the era, and dashing young men, all navigating a world of parties and courtship. Julia Quinn drops us into this intriguing world in her bestselling novel Bridgerton: The Duke & I, the first in the series. Most people will know it through its highly successful adaptation on Netflix, but the original source material is well worth reading.

society – known as the ton – is lapping up the latest gossip. At one of many balls she attends, Daphne meets the rather irascible Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings. The two form an unlikely friendship and, since neither of them is interested in marriage, they agree to a fake courtship, in the hope of avoiding advances from prospective husbands and wives. But can it really work? And are they really so averse to marriage? One of the charms of this novel is that you are reminded that no matter what era we are born into, we are all basically navigating the same pitfalls in life. Enjoy the ride!

The Big Ugly Monster and the Little Stone Rabbit by Jacqueline Wilson

We are introduced to the Bridgerton family with their 8 children (all named alphabetically). Mrs Bridgerton is eager to find a husband for her eldest daughter, Daphne, and it would appear that all of British high

My Journey as a Belly Dancer How do you mend the pieces of a broken heart? When Elizabeth finds herself at the crossroads of her life after a broken relationship, she embarked on a holiday to Morocco, where she became inspired after watching the performance of an Arabic Belly Dancer. Elizabeth returned home and signed up for classes, little realising that the course would change her life forever. My Journey as a Belly Dancer is Elizabeth’s true story that delves into the glitz and dangers of a world she found herself caught up in. “I was a Legal Secretary during the day and a Belly Dancer at night. A famous celebrity tracked me down years later.” Order Now through Waterstones and Amazon 20 | www.localreach.co.uk

Sometimes we all feel lonely. Sometimes all we want is a friend. The Big Ugly Monster is no different. This wonderful picture book tells the story of a monster who is so ugly that no one will go near him. Lakes, rivers, and puddles hiss and dry up when he steps in them. Animals and birds run away from him. Flowers drop their petals and trees lose their leaves. But one day he decides to make his own friend out of stone, and he carves a little stone rabbit. We learn that he is only ugly on the outside and that he is a faithful, loving friend. A moving story that will stay with you long after the final page. By Willow Coby

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Lay a Little Egg for Me Are eggs good for us? Easter is all about rebirth which is the reason that eggs feature large. They are pretty amazing things, from the way they’re constructed to the way they taste, and this is doubly true when they are constructed from chocolate! But joking aside, an egg is something that has all the ingredients to grow a chick, so it’s nutrient dense. If there was such a thing as a perfect food, the egg would be a candidate. Eggs are readily available, easy to cook, affordable, versatile, and packed with protein. They also have the effect of helping our bodies absorb nutrients from other foods better, so eating an egg with a salad, for instance, increases the vitamin E we absorb from the meal. Eggs have a controversial past because they contain cholesterol. The yolk contains around 185 milligrams of it, which is more than half of the 300mg which until recently was the recommended maximum. Cholesterol is a yellowish fat produced in our liver and intestines and found in every cell in our body. It’s actually a crucial building block in cell membranes, and the body needs it to make vitamin D, testosterone, and oestrogen. Humans produce all the cholesterol we need on our own, but it’s also found in animal produce such as beef, prawns, eggs, cheese, and butter. It’s transported around our body by lipoprotein molecules in the blood. Every person has a different combination of lipoproteins, which play a role in determining our risk of developing heart disease. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol – is often referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol. It’s responsible for clogging up blood vessels and increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. LDL cholesterol is found in some animal products, but the majority of LDL cholesterol in our diets is made artificially and found in foods like margarines, snacks, and some deep-fried and baked foods, such as pastries, doughnuts, and cakes. Meanwhile, along with prawns, eggs are the only high cholesterol food which is correspondingly low in saturated fat. Studies have repeatedly found that saturated fat increases blood cholesterol, and that there is no link between egg consumption and cardiovascular disease. Some cholesterol may actually be good for us. Highdensity lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (also known as ‘good’ cholesterol) travels to the liver, where

it’s broken down and removed from the body. HDL is thought to have a protective effect against cardiovascular disease by preventing cholesterol from building up in the blood. Cholesterol circulating in the blood contributes to heart disease but having a higher ratio of HDL cholesterol to LDL cholesterol reduces the risk. Healthy humans regulate their own cholesterol, so if they consume dietary cholesterol, they make less cholesterol themselves. But some people struggle to regulate, and they might be wise to limit their egg intake...as well as their intake of other foods high in LDL. But it’s not all about cholesterol. Eggs have some great health benefits. They contain choline, which may help protect us against Alzheimer’s disease. Egg yolks are also one of the best sources of lutein, a pigment that has been linked to a lower risk of developing the eye disease macular degeneration. Lutein acts like a blue light filter, protecting the delicate retinal tissue So do indulge in an egg for Easter, maybe don’t eat lots of them every day though...especially the chocolate ones! By Louise Addison

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De-Clutter Live with less

If you can’t lay your hands-on items quickly because they’re buried under piles of junk; if you’re constantly ‘stuff-shifting’ - moving things from one pile to a new ‘temporary’ pile; if you find yourself thinking, “I can’t throw this away, it might come in useful one day,” you’re probably a clutter victim. One of the side-effects of the events of 2020 was that many of us had more time and less money. We embraced a simpler, slower, less covetous lifestyle and many of us feel we’d like to keep something of that as we move towards a post-pandemic world. There was a collective realisation that possessions are less important than the people we missed. A decade ago, Californian blogger Dave Bruno set himself the year-long experimental task of reducing his belongings to just 100 items. When his experiment concluded he found he wanted to keep living by his new rules, preferring simplicity to consumerism. His book is worth seeking out. Since then, whole movement has developed around the aim of a simpler, more minimalistic lifestyle. There are some great blogs and podcasts available: The Practical Minimalists, and The Minimalists are two worth listening to. Listen to them for inspiration while you declutter. I’m not recommending a sparse monastic lifestyle, but most of us put far too much time, effort, and money into acquiring, keeping, and storing possessions. Sometimes it’s good to let go. If you’re ready to de-clutter, then we have a few simple tips. If you feel you need help, there are experts in de-cluttering who will guide you through the process of letting go. 22 | www.localreach.co.uk

De-cluttering Tips: Deal with one room at a time: The task will seem less daunting. Stick with that room until it’s finished. Choose a nice day: Take the room contents outside. Psychologically it’s easier to sort and let go if you’re one step removed. It’s also less likely that the clutter will make it back inside. Sort everything into three piles: Label them dump, donate, and keep. Be realistic: if the item in question hasn’t been used for over a year it is unlikely you will ever use it. Deal with the dump and donate piles: Do this before anything comes back into the house. It’s much harder to mess up your good work if the stuff is physically gone. Sort and label: Place the remaining items in clearly labelled boxes. Make sure there is one temporary box to house items which really belong in another room. As each room is sorted those items can be replaced, and other misplaced items can be housed there while the de-cluttering process continues. Replace everything that remains: The maxim ‘A place for everything and everything in its place’ is a good one. House small items in clear plastic boxes and store them in cupboards or wardrobes. Now you’re done instigate a one thing in: one thing out rule. It will make you think twice about acquiring something if you know something else has to go. Finally, once a week, take two bags and go through your home. One bag is for rubbish, the other for items in the wrong place. When you’ve finished throw the rubbish away and replace the misplaced items. Follow these small steps and you too can de-clutter your life. By Sarah Davey

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All That Jazz International Jazz Day - April 30th International Jazz Day brings together schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz. Jazz began in the early twentieth century in New Orleans, in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The port of New Orleans meant the area was a melting pot of different nationalities and their musical influences: Spanish folk music, French military band music, Ragtime, European ballroom dance music, and Blues music all had an impact on the birth of Jazz. Jazz wasn’t written down in the same way as classical music; the styles and tunes evolved as they were passed on by ear. Black musicians in particular, were for the most part not classically trained, and began to express themselves through jazz. These musically agile instrumentalists and singers improvised around a main melody, often the popular folk and blues tunes of the era, creating a rich and exciting new blend of sound.

Although the ‘Jazz Age’ was in the 1920s, jazz never went away, it evolved through various incarnations. Talented soloists like Louis Armstrong pushed jazz in the direction of virtuosic improvisers, weaving their music around each other. Swing was a smoother, more easy-listening sound, popularised by the pianist and composer Duke Ellington. This was followed in the 40s and 50s by the Latin influences of Dizzy Gillespie, who collaborated with other musicians to bring jazz into the mainstream. Charlie Parker pioneered modern jazz (be-bop) which challenged many listeners with its complex experimentations in rhythm and harmony. Miles Davis on the other hand developed a more gentle, understated style. Free jazz ignored all the previous rules and constraints on harmony and structure which many people disliked. During the past 50 years jazz evolution has accelerated through jazz fusion – which fuses jazz solos with other musical styles - and acid jazz, which draws on soul, funk, disco and hip-hop. Well known pioneering acid jazz groups include ‘Jamiroquai’, and ‘The Brand-New Heavies’. By Tracey Anderson

Be Social, Be Safe

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How safe are your online interactions?

Friendships - When accepting friend requests be cautious. Do you know whether their profile is real, or could it be fake? Manage your privacy settings – Only share information with people in your network. Check the settings regularly in case there are any changes.

It’s easy to share our lives with the world today. It only takes a few clicks to share those special moments with family and friends. Social media has been a lifeline for many during the pandemic. But the Information we share may end up being available to a far wider group than our immediate social circle, and with hundreds of millions of users online, unfortunately some of these people may have sinister agendas. By sharing information about our lives, we offer potential criminals the opportunity to gather useful information about us. Even information which seems harmless may be a useful to criminals looking to perpetrate a scam. 24 | www.localreach.co.uk

Never divulge personal information - Be suspicious of anyone who asks you for your information that may be used to identify you, such as a social security number. Change your passwords frequently - Choose a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. It’s best to use different passwords for each account. Close old accounts - Don’t risk leaving personal data in an old account. Close accounts that you don’t use and delete as much personal information from them as possible. By Kate McCarthy

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Opening the doors to celebrate Easter Sunday 4th April: The local Anglican Churches in Street are planning to open their doors again on Easter Day (4th April) as the reduction in covid 19 prevalence now makes it safer to do so.

LOCAL BUSINESS A–Z COMMUNITY Please see Street Library’s Facebook page for updates & changes to library services or email us at strlib@somerset.gov.uk. Alternatively you can check the Somerset Library service website (www. somerset.gov.uk/libraries) or ring Somerset Direct on 0300 123 2224.

Reverend Ana Lawrence, the Rector said, “We know how much many have been missing the chance to worship in our church buildings. Online church, although it has proved popular, is just not the same for some. Therefore we are delighted to be opening our doors from Easter Day, a particularly appropriate Sunday as we celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection and New Life”.

Staff are looking forward to seeing customers old and new when we reopen. We would like to thank the Parish Council, Friends of Street Library and volunteers for their support.

Whilst restrictions around social distancing, face coverings etc will have to remain in place for the time being in the churches, the congregations are looking forward to relaxing restrictions further as soon as government guidelines permit.

Despite the continued lockdown, we are still meeting regularly, but over the radio rather than in person.Licensed amateurs are always welcome on our 2m net at 7pm and 9pm on Friday nights on 145.475MHz FM; we also monitor PMR446 Channel 08 (no CTCSS) in the Glastonbury area at the same times; users please call.

For more information, contact the church office on: 01458 442671

Glastonbury Country Market Spring is here and the arts and crafters at Glastonbury Country Market have been busy creating. We have some new beautiful stained-glass work by one of our local artists featuring daffodils and spring themed gifts. Usually held on Tuesday mornings inside the Town Hall. Please check our Facebook page for updates when we will be open again www.facebook.com/ GlastonburyCountryMarket. If we are closed, we take orders for any of our arts/crafts, baking and localy grown seasonal vegetables for the Glastonbury and Street area. Please contact Janet on 01458 442311 or e-mail at jap48@icloud.com for more details.

Street Community Library At the time of writing Street Community Library is hoping to reopen on Monday 8th March providing essential services only. Our opening hours will temporarily be changed to 10:00am-2:00pm on weekdays (Tuesday closed) and 10:00am-1:00pm on Saturdays. Sadly there will be no browsing but the order & collect service will resume. There will be 2 public computers available which must be booked (via strlib@somerset.gov.uk) , the request service via www.librarieswest.org.uk will start again and borrowers can return their library books.

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For the very latest club news, our website is at www.avalonarc.org.uk. We also have a regular Zoom meeting on Thursday evenings; for access please e-mail 2e0rww@ gmail.com.

Somerset Sight - Volunteers wanted During lockdown our services have continued to operate within Covid-19 guidelines, we are looking for volunteers in the Mendip area to visit local people in 2021 and also volunteers in other areas of Somerset. One of our services is a Volunteer Visiting Service within which local volunteers are matched up with local people with sight impairment. Volunteers visit people regularly for company and sometimes for trips out, visits can be organised around your own life of course. The regular company of a volunteer greatly helps to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation for people, the risks of which are greatly increased with the onset of sight loss and very often other health conditions too. We support our volunteers well and pay all reasonable expenses, I personally go with the volunteer to introduce them to the person they will visit. If you would like to know more about volunteering for Somerset Sight in your local area please contact us on 01823 333818 or email on claire.packwood@ somersetsight.org.uk for more information.

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Street & Walton Men’s Shed The Street & Walton Men’s Shed is currently closed due to the lock down, but we are hoping that we will be able to re-open 4 days a week with two sessions of 3.5 hours each day on Tuesdays, and Thursdays and one session on Monday and Wednesday mornings, with the possibility of two more sessions if demand requires it, when we can open in May. At the time of writing, we will still be restricting numbers to 6 members a session for social distancing requirements. (Places for these sessions must be booked in advance). The Tuesday afternoon session is solely for ladies, who do everything from crocheting to wood carving and upholstery. As with the men’s sessions there is room to do almost any type craft work, turning or woodwork, we also hope to be able to do metal lathe work in our well-equipped workshops. We are also still open to donations of unwanted tools from sheds and garages that you may have had time to sort out during lock down, so please contact me using the details below. We are still looking for new members, both Ladies and Gents, and information on Street Shed and our new opening times, are on our web site at www. streenmensshed.btck.co.uk, where you can find our contact details, look us up on our Facebook page or ring Brian Bastable on 01458 443940. I am also available to talk about opening new Sheds in Somerset as part of my work as a UK Men’s Shed Ambassador, my Email address for that and the Street & Walton shed is brian.bastable@ ukmsa.org.uk

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01458 555503 wait to start working alongside our community of Somerset families and organisations and children and young people to design, develop and deliver new types of the performance based activities that Children’s World is famous for. Our community is likely to face issues due to the pandemic for some time, so it is brilliant news that we will be able to work alongside the people we support, to make sure we provide the fun and educational activities that they will get the most out of.” Children’s World will be asking families and young people across Somerset to take part in the project at every step of the way and will start consulting with them this month, using questionnaires, social media and meetings. To find out more, and take part, keep an eye on the Children’s World website www.childrensworldcharity.org and social media or email them at info@childrensworldcharity.org

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A big boost for Children’s World’s Creative Community! Glastonbury charity Children’s World is delighted to announce that they have been awarded £45,000 from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund, which they will use to run a new ‘Creative Community’ project. The project has also received funding of £4,000 from Comic Relief COVID-19 Community Fund (England) via Groundwork UK and £2,500 from the Wessex Water Recovery Fund via the Somerset Community Foundation. Charity director, Kristen Lindop, said, “We are thrilled to have received these generous grants and can’t 26 | www.localreach.co.uk

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EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND AFTERCARE

Simon Swindells

Simon Swindells qualified as a Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser in 2004 and has expert knowledge of the different types of hearing aids available today. Being independent means Simon can select the correct hearing solution for you. Combined with the highest levels of service and aftercare offered at no extra cost, means you will receive excellent value for money.

EAR WAX REMOVAL By Microsuction

The gentle & safe way to remove excess ear wax

FRREINEG HEA TESTS

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SERVICING AND REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES OF HEARING AIDS Are you an existing hearing aid wearer? We can service most makes and models. 7 The Bayliss Centre, High Street, Street, BA16 0EX

T:01458 55 55 33

E:enquiries@swhearingcare.co.uk W:www.swhearingcare.co.uk

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