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We are looking for people with their own car, a full driving licence and spare time on their hands to join our friendly team. We would be happy to chat with anyone interested and answer any questions. Please ask them to give us a call here at Mendip Community Transport on 01749 880613 or via email at Faith.stevens@mendipct.co.uk
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Glastonbury Pride, Sunday 28th July
Glastonbury Pride 2024 will be the first with Glastonbury Town Hall flying the Intersex-Inclusive Pride Flag. On Sunday 28th July, we celebrate Unity through Diversity - a day of visibility, queer spirituality and solidarity with LGBTQi+ people.
Events include a brunch, entertainment at the Market Cross and St Ben’s Church, a fundraising raffle for local LGBTQi+ charities, a blessing from the Priest of Antinous, Pride Church Services and contemplative spaces, an afternoon picnic, and a march at 1:00pm from the Market Cross with the Intercom Flag and Unity Candle.
Contact: www.facebook.com/glastonburypride
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Fast healing for painful arthritic flare
“If I had a joint problem again, I would go straight to Matthew”
“I woke up one morning and went into orbit with severe pain in my wrist”, remembers Martin Kennard of Street. At first Martin, a retired engineer and keen photographer, thought he’d just been lying awkwardly. “Then, at the minor injuries unit in Glastonbury, they said I had arthritis and wanted to give me a splint to wear for several weeks.
“I thought, well the person who really knows about joints is Matthew Jackson, so I’ll see what he suggests.”
“An ultrasound showed that Martin had experienced an Arthritic Flare” explains Matthew. “He must have already had normal osteoarthritis in his wrist - and then, through overuse or a strain, he had set it into a flare, an upset which is extremely painful.
“If simply put into a splint, the wrist could have caused months of swelling, pain and inconvenience but I gave Martin some acupuncture and then, importantly, got the swelling down really quickly with just three sessions of painless treatment with our powerful Level laser machine. Now Martin’s using my Fix Me cream, a mix of herbs in a tincture and essential oils that’s powerful for healing.”
Martin says, “I’m relieved that after just three laser therapy sessions, the pain has gone
and the Fix Me cream really takes the heat out of any discomfort. My wrist is also strong again, so I can get on with my life!
“I trusted Matthew as he had helped me and my late wife a lot in the past with Chinese medicine and more. When she was ill, we hired a hyperbaric oxygen chamber to use at home and he gave us caring support. If I had a joint problem again, I would go straight to Matthew.”
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Somerset Health Practice is making a special, exclusive offer to LocalReach readers – A free Ultrasound scan, worth £130. *Offer open to the first 5 readers to book shockwave sessions, quoting the offer code ‘ALL GOOD IN AUGUST’ Call 01458 860392 before 31st August.
About Matthew Jackson…
Matthew Jackson of the Somerset Health Practice is well known locally as a trusted osteopath and acupuncturist who is truly dedicated to helping and healing people through modern natural medicine. He is also an expert herbalist and registered practitioner, having trained in London and China with world class professionals.
Matthew is always studying new ways and gaining new qualifications to help his clients, taking a holistic approach. These include Shockwave and Laser therapy for pain, injury and wounds alongside hyperbaric oxygen therapy for longevity, chronic disease healing and enhanced performance. Look online for Somerset Shockwave and Origin Oxygen and read informative e-books.
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Garden View
This
month – The power of deadheading
Deadheading is quite simply, the removal of dead flower heads from a plant. It’s one of the most important August jobs in the garden.
Faded, browning flowers can spoil the appearance of beds, borders and containers, especially in small gardens where each individual plant has more of a starring role. Deadheading helps keep displays looking lovelier for longer.
In addition:
Plants put more of their energy into stronger growth and more flower production, instead of producing seeds (obviously leave the flowerheads untouched if you WANT seeds).
It prevents plants from self-seeding. Some plants that self-seed readily can become a nuisance, such as sea holly (Eryngium) and lady’s mantle (Alchemilla mollis).
It prevents petals scattering everywhere.
Deadheading is best carried out as soon as the blooms begin to look scruffy. For some plants, such as summer bedding, this might be a daily task, whereas for others it can be carried out weekly. Some plants, like lilacs might only need deadheading once, after a brief blooming period. I don’t worry about timing too much. I usually take off fading flowers as I’m pottering about in the garden of an evening.
The simplest method is to pinch or snap off the spent blooms with a finger and thumb, aiming to remove the flower with its stalk, to keep the plant looking tidy. For plants with tough or stringy stems, you use secateurs, scissors or even a knife. On most plants, trim the dead flower just above the next bud or leaf on the stem.
Plants like delphiniums and lupins produce heads of multiple flowers. In this case pinch off individual flowers and then eventually, when all the flowers have died, prune the entire head to just above a lower bud, leaf or side shoot. Some plants, like hardy geraniums, cat mint (Nepeta) and lady’s mantle (Alchemilla), will produce a second flush of
flowers if you cut them back close to ground level after flowering.
Not all plants need to be deadheaded. Fuchsias, obligingly and neatly deadhead themselves, saving you the trouble. Others don’t set much seed in the first place (e.g. bedding lobelias). Some plants, such as Deutzia and Spiraea produce so many flowers that deadheading becomes impractical, and some are simply too tall to reach!
I never deadhead rudbeckias, cornflowers, sunflowers, viburnums, Amelanchier and rambling roses because the birds love to eat the seeds, berries and hips they produce.
And finally, the other plants that don’t require deadheading are probably my favourites, those which have ornamental seedhead as attractive as their flowers, such as love-in-a-mist (Nigella) and Chinese lantern plants (Physalis alkekengi).
If you’re looking for a super simple way to increase the flowering potential of your garden this summer, try a spot of deadheading.
Happy gardening,
By Rachael Leverton
A welcome awaits you at St John’s Glastonbury during August SERVICES
Sundays: 8:00am, Holy Communion. 4th 11th & 25th.
10:00am Holy Communion (Sung) weekly. Sunday 18th: 10:00am, Benefice Holy Communion Service.
Last Sunday with Prebendary David MacGeoch as Vicar.
Tuesdays: 9:00am, Morning, Prayer. 10:30am, Holy Communion. SPECIAL EVENTS
Mondays:
10:00am to 12 noon, Cafe, Community Support Groups, Poetry and lots more. 12 noon to 2:00pm, Art Therapy.
Thursdays: 1:00pm, Free Lunch Time Concert (Donations appreciated).
Saturdays:
10:00am to 12 noon HeBrews Cafe.
Tuesday 6th: 1:00pm, Monthly Jazz Gig. Saturday 31st: 10:00am to 4:00pm Craft Fair. Further details see Church Website.
Calling all Widows - this is the Group for you
Somerton Merry Widows next meet on 6th August at 10:30am in The White Hart in Somerton. The following meeting on 20th August at 10:30am will be held in our future regular venue called Alfredo’s in Somerton. Both meetings will be Coffee Get-Togethers for chatting and laughter.
Do join us, you’ll receive a warm welcome from like minded ladies who know a little of what you’re going through. You may like to join a lunch group or venture out with the Half Inch Club. For more information call Dru 07799262047.
What’s on at Street United Reformed Church!
Wednesday 7th August: 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Free Drop In Cafe. Why not Drop In for a cuppa, cake and a chat!!
Wednesday 21st August: 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Free Drop In Cafe. Why not Drop In for a cuppa, cake and a chat!!
Live music venue in Winscombe
On 4th Tuesday each month at the upstairs room Winscombe Club (The Legion), 7 Sandford Road BS25 1HD. Winscombe Folk Club is an acoustic club welcoming music, song, poetry of all kinds from accomplished performers and anyone just starting out. Only £2 towards the room hire. For more info, call Nigel on 07551 197 685 or email winscombefolkclub@gmail.com. The next few dates are 27th August, 24th September etc. Doors open 7:30pm and music will start around 8:00pm.
Royal Air Forces Association MidSomerset Branch Next Meeting 2nd September
RAFA-MSB will meet next on Monday 2nd September at 11:00am in Wells Golf Club, Blackheath Lane, Wells, BA5 3DS for a presentation by Sister Anne Martin and general discussion plus Lunch & Drinks from the Club Menu & Bar. RAFA-MSB covers BS25, BS26, BS27, BS28, BA4, BA5, BA16, TA10 & TA11 postal areas. RAFA Members, Current and Ex-RAF Personnel and Reserves, Current and Ex-Commonwealth Air Forces Personnel, Members of the RAF Family and Members of the public that support RAFA aims & purpose welcome. Contact Secretary raf.midsomerset@gmail.com or 01458 224057
The best care for your eyes with Eyeplan
The importance of preventative screening isn’t emphasized enough. We all know, that a blood test, a mammogram or a dental check-up is really important, although can be uncomfortable. Most people also know that they should get their eyes tested every other year, or more frequently if they wear spectacles or have “complicated eyes”.
But do we put off checks if we have to pay for them? After all, we are going through a cost of living crisis.
What if you could access eyecare that is of the highest standard and quality and you didn’t have to pay a hefty eye test fee?
This is the exact idea behind Eyeplan.
Eyeplan is a care-plan which provides you with unlimited eye examinations, significant discounts on spectacles, contact lenses and accessories for a small monthly fee.
Oh, and the best bit, when you buy a complete pair of specs or sunspecs, they’ll automatically come with a two year Accidental Damage Cover, which will cover your new eyewear for two years against accidental damages. Rest assured, your glasses will be repaired or replaced for a small fee. Eyeplan membership starts at £11.50 a month.
For full details and T&Cs come and speak to the friendly team at Eyetech Opticians.
Glastonbury Voices New Seasoncome and join us!
Our new season starts on Wednesday 4th September. We rehearse on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday mornings of the month, 10-11.30 am in St Ben’s Church, Glastonbury. No auditions and ability to read music not essential. All welcome, particularly tenors and basses!
For further information, email jandobbins1@ gmail.com
60’s Night with Union Gap at Strode Theatre
To celebrate 60 years of Strode Theatre, MC Promotions & The Friends of Strode Theatre present this fundraiser on Thursday 5th September at 7:30pm. Tickets £20.00 available now from www.strodetheatre.org or the Box Office 01458 442846.
Strode Theatre is the cultural hub of Mid Somerset with a broad programme of live events and film. We raise money to enhance the experience of our audiences & performers including technical support updates & refurbishments.
Summer Break - Glastombury Tor Townswomen’s Guild
Although we do not meet for a monthly meeting in Glastonbury Town Hall during August, we still have one or two events during the month. We are looking forward to our outing to visit a garden in the middle of the month, come rain or shine. The book group meets as usually to discuss the month’s book. We wish all our members a Happy Holiday.
We meet again in September in the afternoon of 12th at 2:30pm in Glastonbury Town Hall.
Taking-The-Space Classes Begin Again In September
Performance Classes:
Mini Actors Club (6-10 Years) Street United Reformed Church Monday 16th September 4:30pm -5:30pm.
Junior Actors Club (11-13yrs) Street United Reformed Church Monday 16th September 5:30pm -7:00pm.
Young Actors Club (14-20yrs +) Glastonbury United Reformed Church Tuesday 17th September 5:30pm -7:30pm.
Drama Socials:
Drama Social (7-13yrs) Glastonbury United Reformed Church Wednesday 18th September 5:30pm - 6:30pm.
***NEW CLASS*** Drama Social (14-18yrs) Glastonbury United Reformed Church Wednesday 18th September 6:45pm -7:45pm.
Whether your young person would like to learn acting skills and take part in performance in Strode Theatre or if they just want to play in a friendly and supportive environment Taking-The-Space has a class for them!
Call: 07850445540
Takingthespace@hotmail.co.uk www.takingthespace.co.uk
Baltonsborough Short Mat Bowling Club. Take it up, have fun
Baltonsborough Short Mat Bowling Club. Monday 2:00pm - 4:00pm. In all weathers.
This is a great game that is suitable for any age from 10-85. If you like socialising and enjoy a challenge,this. might be what you’re looking for.
There is no charge for the first 2 sessions… so you have nothing to lose. Thereafter it’s £3 per session.
Contact Linda Carter: don_s_carter@outlook.com 01458 850732 or 07340009553.
August at Glastonbury Country Market
Did you know? We have local, freshly baked, delicious home baking every week at Glastonbury Country Market. You can choose from a selection of savoury and sweet, individual to full size portions. Did you know? You can pre-order your baking for the following week, a deposit secures you order. Ask at the food stall for more details.
We also have eco-friendly cotton bags to put your goods in.
We are open Tuesday mornings, 9:30am to 12:30pm inside the Town Hall. Follow us on Facebook: Glastonbury Country Market.
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A Bit Batty
International Bat Night 24th-25th August
Thanks to Count Dracula, bats get a bad rap. International Bat Night hopes to change our perception. During this annual celebration, public events such as bat walks, take place across the country.
Bats make up just over a quarter of the UK’s mammal population and they are the only ones that can fly. There are 18 native species plus occasional migrant visitors, and populations are under threat from predation, crime and habitat loss, so UK bats and their roosts are protected by law.
Pipistrelles are our commonest bats, weighing in at just 5 grams (less than a £1 coin). Noctules are our largest bat but still measure less than 5cm long!
Bat wings are wonderful examples of biomechanical engineering. They are constructed
in a similar way to human hands, only with membrane of skin stretched between the elongated, delicate fingers. Bat bones are very slender and flexible, and because their wings are much thinner than bird wings bats can manoeuvre more easily at speed.
Bats fly and feed in the dark, and all UK bats live on insects, which they find using echolocationproducing a stream of high-pitched calls and listening to the returning echo. They ‘see’ best using sound but contrary to popular belief they are not blind.
The saying about having ‘bats in the belfry’ is not accurate because they rarely roost in church towers, preferring somewhere quieter, and less draughty. They prefer houses, and cause very few problems as they are neither noisy nor smelly and most householders are usually unaware of their presence. If bats do set up home in your roof, their access must not be impeded. If you’d like to encourage these interesting little creatures to your garden you can buy or make bat boxes to fix to outside of your home. Help, advice and general information on Britain’s bats is available at www. bats.org.uk
By Gemma Pearson-Brown
The “Right Price” for your Property
With the challenging property market as it is, making sure your agent prices your property at the “right” price is ever so more important. Rightmove has announced that the level of sales agreed has fallen below its normal market trend for this time of year but the “rightpriced” properties are still shifting.
The portal’s latest asking price data for July shows the average price of property coming to market has dropped by 0.2% on a monthly basis to £371,907, as new sellers temper their price expectations in response to recent interest rate rises and buyer affordability constraints.
So beware the agent who overprices a house just to win it. Sellers who price right the first time, rather than starting with too high an asking price only to reduce a month later, have a much better chance of attracting a motivated buyer, and a good local agent will provide sellers with accurate evidence of prices that are being achieved in their area now. First-time buyers, trader-uppers and downsizers appear to be still keenly searching the market, not wanting to miss out on the right property that
is not over-priced and that they can still afford. Nationally agents report that some movers are pausing until there is more certainty that mortgage rates have stabilised, as well as reviewing how higher costs are affecting their plans. However, there remains a large volume of motivated buyers who can factor rate rises into their budgets and are continuing to enquire about homes for sale, which is keeping the market functioning. As for those motivated buyers, according to Rightmove, there are 24,101 buyers registered to see when properties come to market in Wells, which is a lot of potential interest for the right priced house!
For anyone wondering what their home is worth in the Wells area, the EweMove website features a free online valuation tool that provides an instant valuation report or click on the QR code below.
For an informal chat please contact me on 01749 600 339 any time of day or night (we are night owls too) or visit ewemove.com/glastonbury where the free, instant valuation tool can be accessed.
Refresh your kitchen
Joe’s Doors can simply transform your kitchen by replacing the doors, panels and trims.
With a huge range of kitchen styles to choose from, this cost effective, fuss free service, can be completed in under two days and best of all you don’t even need to empty the cupboards!
Call now to take advantage of a free survey, free quote and free design service....with no pressure selling.
Transform your worktops with Quartzize stone overlays
Why replace your worktops when this unique quartz overlay simply fits over your existing surface. Here are some of the amazing benefits:
•Timeless - Looks clean and modern.
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Forget Me Not Club - Glastonbury Town Hall
This over-sixties club meets every Tuesday at 2:00pm. Our activities include music, talks, quizzes and day trips in the summer. Annual membership is £10 and weekly subscription of £1. For more information please contact Linda on 01458 832526.
Karate Training and Self defence lessons
Benefits will make you fitter, more flexible, improve breathing, builds confidence, tests you physically and mentally and able to defend yourself.
Open 51 weeks per year, only £3.50per hour.
Every Tuesday night, Long Sutton Village Hall. Children 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Adults 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Male and Female, minimum age 5, no upper age limit.
Telephone Terry or Mark 01458 250173 or 07749849798.
Glastonbury Armed Forces &
Veterans
Breakfast Club
We are a group of Veterans & Serving Members of His Majesties Armed Forces from Glastonbury, Wells, Street and surrounding areas, who get together at 08:30 on Wednesday mornings to enjoy a Breakfast with like-minded people at “Mamf’s” Cafe in Glastonbury.
For further details of when and where we meet e-mail: GlastonburyAFVBC@gmail.com or telephone: 07929 087260
Enjoy a cuppa & biccy for £1, proceeds towards heating costs etc.
Thursdays 2:00pm - 4:00pm at Methodist Church Hall, Leigh Road, Street.
More information call: Sally 01458 441870 or 07423108863.
Friendly & welcoming group see you there.
Come Join Us At Wells Scottish Dancers
Lots to learn, great exercise, fun and friendship, all for £3 a session with Scottish Country Dancing. We start the Autumn term in September; join any time. Classes are held on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at The Blue School Sports Centre, Wells. All ages (over 18) welcome. No experience necessary. No partner needed. However, a fairly good level of mobility is necessary for this lively and sociable activity.
To learn more about Scottish Dancing and our friendly, welcoming group, call Ann Filer on 01934 740065 or email ann.wellsdancers@gmail.com
4th Glastonbury Scouts Jumble Sale
Please come and support our Jumble Sales in Collaboration with Fordhaven CIC. Every first Sunday of the month from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Scout Hall, Benedict Street, BA6 9NQ. 50p entrance fee and teas and coffees also available! Come and grab a bargain!
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.
Knit & Knatter Club
Just simply knatter, knit, crochet, sew or any craft you wish to do. Make for charity, yourself or other “whatever”.
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.
Do you have selective hearing?
By Simon Swindells, Director and Clinical Lead Audiologist at South West Hearing Care
A lot of people dismiss hearing loss as something funny. Often when we see customers for the first time, they joke that they ‘don’t have hearing loss’, but simply they just have ‘selective hearing’.
From conveniently not hearing when you ask your partner to do a favour, to just appearing to ignore you when you are talking to them, a UK study found that seven in ten people believe their partner has ‘selective hearing’. Most see this as an excuse to get out of helping around the house, but actually it could be more genuine than you think!
Of the 2,000 adults surveyed more than half admitted they are concerned their partner’s ‘selective hearing’ could be a result of genuine hearing difficulties. Around four in ten even went as far as to say they ‘know with certainty’ their other half struggles to hear.
While humour can be an effective way of addressing or making light of serious issues, if your partner is genuinely struggling to hear what you are saying then this is something that needs to be addressed. Left ignored, hearing loss can eventually lead to depression, isolation, cognitive decline.
To be sure that your ‘selective hearing’ is not something more untoward, the safest and easiest thing to do is book a hearing assessment. This will determine your current hearing levels and provide you with personalised recommendations to make sure that you are hearing to your full potential. (And if you are hearing at a normal level then you have great written evidence to show your partner!)
If you’d like to speak myself or the team for further advice or to book a FREE hearing assessment, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Street: 01458 555533 | Westbury: 01373 823076
www.swhearingcare.co.uk
Study details: Sound Insight Report, UK
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One of the remarkable aspects of Watermark Bathrooms and is our adaptability, no matter the size or layout of the bathroom, we have a unique talent for maximising space and designing functional layouts. Our attention to detail is truly commendable, ensuring that every inch of the bathroom is utilized efficiently. From installing grab bars and non-slip flooring to designing easy-access showers and walk-in baths, we tailor each project to perfection, providing a safe and stylish bathing solution for everyone.
Furthermore, the professionalism and reliability of Watermark Bathrooms is unparalleled. Our team of experts not only complete projects on time but also communicate effectively throughout the process, ensuring that customers are informed and involved at every step. The quality of our workmanship is evident in the final result – a beautifully designed, accessible bathroom that exceeds expectations.
In a world where customer service often falls short, Watermark Bathrooms and Adaptions stands as a shining example of excellence. Our ability to transform ordinary bathrooms into safe havens of comfort is truly remarkable. If you are looking for a bathroom fitting company that genuinely cares about your needs and delivers outstanding results, look no further than us, you can expect nothing but the best – a bathroom tailored to your needs, designed with expertise, and crafted with care.
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Don’t Miss This Year’s Summer Reading Challenge at the Library!
Looking for something to keep your children occupied during the long summer holiday? The summer reading challenge is back! We challenge children to read six books of their choice over the summer. Children receive a poster and stickers to reward their progress, and a medal and certificate for completing the challenge. Sign up at the library. It’s free and lots of fun! There will be activities for children during the holiday so keep an eye on our Facebook page (SomersetLibrariesStreet) or pop into the library to find out more.
SPA Singles Social Group – South West, Est. 1979
We are a member led group, aiming to help you make new friends and improve your social life. Welcoming active, 40+ singles throughout the South West. Your local branch is Wells & Mendip. Events include meals, walks, music, holidays, day trips, social evenings, theatre, etc. and whatever members wish to organize. Find us on the meetup website at www.meetup.com/spa-social-group or use the meetup app and search for “SPA singles group south west”
Are You A Happy Bus User? Volunteers needed to help out
Twice a year the Local Transport Authority allows bus operators to change timetables, this usually is just before Spring and Autumn schools return from their breaks. We need you to help man stalls handing out paper timetables to those who need them AND also help out at other events promoting bus travel, adopt a bus stop: keep an eye out for cleanliness, shelter damage, graffiti and if correct timetable is shown in the case. We are a community group totally manned by volunteers no fees or incidental expenses are paid.
Email: somersetbuspartnership@gmail.com
Could you volunteer with Age UK Somerset?
Could you volunteer to enhance the health and wellbeing of older people? Age UK Somerset is searching for volunteers to train in, and deliver, Tai Chi QiGong or Sit, Fit and Fun sessions. Sit, Fit and Fun is a fun and friendly chair-based exercise session. Tai Chi QiGong is a series of 18 mindful movements for health and wellbeing. If you can spare an hour a week to volunteer with us, then
please get in touch for more information. No previous experience is necessary.
Contact: 01823 345627 volunteers@ageuksomerset.org.uk
Prickles Hedgehog Rescue
Prickles Hedgehog Rescue will be grateful to any business or organisation using 5 ream boxes of copy paper if they could let us have the empty boxes with lids as they are ideal for transporting hedgehogs back to their finders. If you can help please ring 07806744772!
The Dynamic Duo of Doctors take the ultimate plunge for charity
Husband and wife team, Doctor Adam Baker and Doctor Charlie Fleury relish a challenge in the name of charity. This year the pair will undertake the formidable Archipelago Yachts Polar Swim challenge. This challenge entails swimming a kilometre in the freezing waters of both the Arctic Circle & Antarctica, in nothing more than a conventional swimsuit and cap.
Doctor Adam Baker who works as a Palliative Care Doctor at Weston Hospicecare commented, ‘I am immensely proud to be part of the team here at Weston Hospicecare. That’s why we have chosen them as one of the benefitting charities. We are also passionate about ocean conservation so are also raising funds for the Ocean Conservation Trust, with an overall target of £20,000.”
‘We would be delighted if people would help by donating via our website: www.emergenseaduo.com’
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