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Fast fracture repair after serious motorcycle crash

“The consultant was amazed at how quickly my bones had healed”

Bob Collins from Bromley has always loved motorbikes. A former stunt rider, he is now a successful motorcycle racer. “After twenty years of safe racing, my luck ran out. At the circuit in Castle Combe this Spring, I crashed and broke the T4 vertebra in my back and four bones in my foot.

“After a week in hospital, a fellow racer kindly suggested I rest at his place in Somerset and see Matthew Jackson, a highly recommended local therapist. Lots of athletes use holistic medicine so I had an open and hopeful mind.

“Over 2-3 days that week and the following week, I received an intensive combination of treatments. First, sessions in the hyperbaric oxygen chamber (HBOT), then K-laser, shockwave and PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic frequency), all of which kick start healing. I also took Matthew’s herbal fracture formula to strengthen bones and used his shaolin cream for joints, soft tissue and effective pain relief. “The power and strength in my foot came back far more quickly than I had hoped. I would have liked to continue treatments but had to be back in Bromley for work.

“A month after the crash, I went for X-rays and the hospital consultant could hardly believe how fast my bones had healed. She called a colleague and took off her glasses to double check the images, then declared me fit to ride again!

“My experience with the clinic was quite magical. Matthew and Becky are so kind, caring and capable. If you’re involved in sport and need to get fixed, if you have a fracture and want fast healing, they are the people to use.”

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Garden View – Wonderful Wisteria

Wisteria, with its enchanting cascades of fragrant flowers, adds a touch of elegance and charm to any garden. It has a reputation for being slow and difficult, but it’s really not justified. You just need a bit of know-how. Select a sunny spot with well-drained soil to plant your wisteria. The ideal time to plant is during early spring or autumn when the plant is dormant. Ensure the planting hole is deep and wide enough to accommodate the root ball and add organic matter to enrich the soil. Provide a sturdy support structure, such as a trellis or pergola, for the wisteria to climb..

This month is one of the pruning months for wisteria. Twice yearly pruning plays a crucial role in shaping and maintaining the growth of the plant while promoting abundant flowering. The other pruning period is during late winter or early spring.

During August, after the flowering period, prune to control the size and shape of the plant. Trim long shoots, maintaining a balanced framework while retaining a few leaves on each pruned stem. This allows the plant to channel energy into flower production for the following year.

During winter/early spring, remove any dead, damaged, or weak branches. Trim back the previous year’s growth to around three to five buds from the main stem. This encourages the formation of flower buds and prevents excessive growth.

Wisteria generally requires moderate watering, especially during dry spells. Water deeply at the base of the plant, providing enough moisture to reach the root system. However, be careful not to overwater, as excessive moisture can lead to root rot. Mulching around the base of the plant helps retain moisture and suppress weed growth.

To promote optimal growth and flowering, fertilize your wisteria annually in early spring. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This provides the

necessary nutrients to support healthy foliage and abundant blooms.

Wisteria is a vigorous climber, so proper training is essential for creating a visually appealing display. Gently tie and train young shoots to your chosen support structure, guiding them horizontally to encourage the development of flowering spurs along the stems. Regularly check for any tendrils or side shoots that need redirecting to maintain a neat growth pattern.

Although Wisteria is generally hardy, it can be susceptible aphids, caterpillars, and powdery mildew. Regularly inspect your wisteria for signs of infestation or disease and take appropriate measures to control and treat them promptly. Organic insecticidal soaps or horticultural oils can be effective against pests, but the regular pruning sessions will help with good air circulation, which prevents disease.

If you’re starting from scratch it may take several years before your wisteria starts blooming profusely. Be patient and provide consistent care, and you will be rewarded with a stunning display of flowers in due course. Gardening is often the long-term rewards.

By Rachael Leverton

Introducing the Shoemakers Museum – the story of Clarks

We are thrilled to announce the opening of an exhibition at the Grange in Street introducing the Shoemakers Museum - the story of Clarks, a captivating new museum set to open its doors in 2025, just in time for the momentous 200th year anniversary of the founding of Clarks shoe company. Located in the charming village of Street, the birthplace of Clarks, this museum will offer visitors a unique and immersive journey through the remarkable history of one of the world’s most renowned shoe manufacturers.

The Shoemakers Museum will boast four exceptional galleries designed to engage and inspire visitors of all ages. Each gallery explores different facets of the Clarks legacy, delving into captivating narratives that celebrate the family and community stories behind the creation of these iconic shoes and their impact as a global shoe manufacturer. Beyond the immersive galleries, visitors will have access to a well-curated shop, a delightful café, and stunning gardens, all of which will be free to enter and explore at their leisure. Furthermore, we are proud to introduce an engaging schools and education programme, specifically designed to captivate learners of all ages.

To celebrate the imminent arrival of the Shoemakers Museum, we are delighted to invite the public to our free exhibition, providing an exclusive sneak peek into the museum’s development. Rosie Martin, the Director of the Alfred Gillett Trust, the organisation behind the museum, said “We eagerly anticipate the gathering of a diverse range of views, as we seek to create an experience that will delight and engage visitors from around the world. You are guaranteed a warm welcome and a chance to influence the museum’s development.”

The exhibition is open from 10am on Wednesday 12 July and members of the public are welcome to drop in at any time to chat to a member of the museum team, or just browse the exhibition and leave your thoughts on a card. The exhibition will be open every Wednesday and Thursday from 10am until 4pm (and other times as advertised). The Grange can be accessed via car park two for Clarks Village off the A39.

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Slip resistant flooring

Slip resistant flooring is used in areas where the floor might get wet. Commercial establishments have a legal duty to ensure that slip resistant flooring is used in areas accessed by the public and employees where there is an ongoing risk of water spillage. In the home, ordinary domestic vinyl is used in kitchens and bathrooms, which is slip resistant but not to the same level as safety flooring.

In a shower room or bathroom there is a significant risk that the floor will get wet, so if it is used by people who are more likely to slip, maybe because of age or infirmity, safety flooring is an obvious choice. There are three basic kinds of slip resistant flooring: the first is for bare feet only, with raised dots, which is mainly used for swimming pools; the second is slip resistant for shoes, like the flooring you see in hospitals, or in toilets in public places; the third was launched a few years ago and is slip resistant for bare feet and shoes.

The most well-known ranges are Pisces and Aquarius from Altro, which were launched first, and Quattro from Polyflor. They come in a range of strong colours and pastels which are more attractive than ordinary safety flooring. Whatever your bathroom décor, one of these colours should be ideal. It is more expensive than the safety flooring for shoes only, but most shower rooms and bathroom are quite small, so it is still quite affordable. It needs a good sound surface to stick the flooring onto, which can be curved up the wall if you don’t have any skirting boards, so fitting will be more expensive than an ordinary sheet vinyl floor.

The ultimate slip resistant flooring is of course, carpet, and many elderly people do choose it because it eliminates the risks of slipping on a wet floor. No matter what material you choose, it is important to make sure that the flooring is properly installed. This will help to ensure that it lasts for many years to come.

“…Brilliant and understanding”

For 35 years, vulnerable people requiring support to remain living independently at home have been enabled to do so thanks to the caring staff at Candlelight Care.

The company began on a kitchen table just outside Glastonbury and remains owned by the same family, two generations of whom continue to lead the organisation. Family continues to be at the heart of Candlelight Care, and over the years they have cared for several generations of the same families, and have several generations of families within their staff.

Times have certainly changed in the past 35 years, but what hasn’t changed is the desire of older and vulnerable people to remain living in the comfort of their own homes, supported by familiar faces. We try to maintain a regular rota of staff wherever possible, enabling clients and staff to build a good rapport and make the visits a part of the day which clients look forward to.

Candlelight Care provides staff who are trustworthy, reliable, and considerate to our clients. We know how important it is to value these wonderful carers, and so we organise an annual awards programme to thank them for what they do. Some of the nominations come from clients, who have said “She cares for my dignity”; “She is brilliant and understanding”; and, “he makes mum smile”. If you or your loved one do not require personal care, but are beginning to find everyday tasks challenging, our Practical Support Services may be the answer. Our staff can help with general housework, such as light cleaning and vacuuming; washing up; making or changing beds; laundry and ironing; preparing shopping lists and going shopping with you or for you; planning and preparing simple meals; and helping you to manage your food stores. We can even walk your dog, so your canine companion gets the exercise they need.

With Candlelight Care, not only will you have the peace of mind that you or your loved one are being supported, but you’ll also have the added reassurance that we are rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission.

For more information visit www.candlelightcare.co.uk

Indoor vs outdoor glasses?

You might have heard the term outdoor glasses? Maybe indoor? Perhaps occupational, or office glasses? What are all of these, and why would you need more, than one pair? Is this just a money-making trick? This month I’ll explain what we mean by outdoor glasses.

Naturally, being outdoors, we think about sunglasses as a form of eye protection. Sunglasses vary in a wide range of colours and quality.

Most sunglasses will have UV400 protection which conform the British Standards requirement.

The depth of tint is categorised from 0-4, 0 being very light tint (eg for fashion), 4 being very dark (eg for snow activities), whilst 3 the most common category for casual sunglasses.

Polarised sunglasses are another option. They include a polarising filter, which reduces glare, increases comfort and clarity of vision.

Maui Jim are market leaders in polarised technology and use rare-earth elements to enhance colour. Eyetech are proud stockists of Maui Jim sunglasses both in prescription, and nonprescription form.

But what if a pair of ordinary sunglasses isn’t all you need? If you have a particular hobby or sport, that requires special eyewear, there is a solution.

The most popular outdoors hobby is cycling (and motorbiking), both on road and terrain. These sportspeople are sure to wear a helmet, which makes it difficult to wear ordinary glasses or sunglasses underneath. Your optician will be able to advise on wrapped frames, suitable prescription lenses, and of course, suitable tint colour for your needs.

Over the years, Eyetech has supplied its clients with cycling, biking, running, golfing, skiing, swimming, shooting, even diving eyewear.

Whatever your hobby… We have a solution. (Or we’re not afraid to ask.)

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West Mendip Walkers August Walks

3rd August 8m circular walk starting 10:00am from North Curry TA3 6LH.

10th August 7m circular walk starting 10:00am from Tyning’s Farm BS40 7XU.

17th August 10m circular walk starting 10:00am from Moorlinch Village Hall.

24th August 8m circular walk starting 10:00am from Ashcott Corner BA6 9SX.

31st August 6m circular walk starting 10:00am from Croscombe Village Hall BA5 3RE.

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Langport Weekly Market

Every Friday & most Saturdays 9am – 3pm

Cocklemoor Island (opposite the library)

All independent local sellers – No high street chains

Toiletries, Jewellery, Pottery, Clothing, Furniture, Household Decorations, Cake, International Foods, Floristry, Greetings Cards, Art, Knitting & Crochet and much much more

A Free Playday on Wednesday 2nd August

Playday is to take place on Wednesday 2nd August 1000-1500 at Apex Park Highbridge. It is an outdoor event and all children must be accompanied by an adult. There are over 40 activities for children to do and there are catering outlets dotted around the park where you can purchase food and drinks or you could bring a picnic to have in the lovely park. Car parking is in Cassis Close and this will be £1 per car. Postcode TA8 1NN.

Family fun sessions return for Summer Holidays!

The Crispin Community Centre and The Salvation Army will once again be hosting Free Family Fun sessions in the library gardens this August. Come and enjoy arts and crafts, circus skills, story telling and music along side a free barbecue.

Dates are Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd August and Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th August. 11:00am - 1:00pm. All families welcome.

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Three Top Summer Kitchen Tips from Dean Sheppard, OvenGleamers

1. Tear basil rather than cutting it?

Chefs often say that you must tear basil, rather than cut it with a knife, to get the best flavour. Nope. The flavours in basil are primarily contained within the cells of the leaf. If you tear it, it tends to come apart between the cells but if you cut the leaf, you will break open the cells releasing the flavour. This makes the most difference when you are using the basil raw, eg, in a tomato salad. Best to wash the basil, pat dry with paper towels, and remove the leaves from the stem. Stack several leaves together and roll into a cylinder, then cut crossways into thin strips.

2. Should I use foil on the base of my oven?

Many people line their grill pan or the bottom of the oven with aluminum foil to keep their cookers cleaner. This becomes heavily coated in grease and smells revolting! But it actually damages the enamel in the grill pan and on the base of the oven. The foil creates a superheating effect by reflecting the heat back onto the base of the oven or grill pan which then causes enamel damage. I recommend using an oven liner made from PTFE with a non-stick coating. This will catch any food drips keeping the bottom of the oven/grill pan clean. Remember to take the oven liner out regularly and wash it in warm soapy water.

3. “Hot pan - cold oil - prevents sticking”

Is this mantra really the best way to prevent food from sticking to the pan when sautéing or stirfrying. The idea is that you heat up the pan first then add the cold oil and almost immediately add the food and that will stop it sticking. What you really want is a “hot pan, hot oil”. When you add cold oil, it heats up almost instantly when added to the hot pan – giving you “hot pan, hot oil”. You get the same results if you heat the oil along with the pan so take your pick – they both work!

Dean Sheppard is your local OvenGleamer and can be contacted on 01458 570082 or go to www.ovengleamers.com for more details.

Enjoying summer social events with hearing loss

By Simon Swindells, Director and Clinical Lead Audiologist at South West Hearing Care

For most people, the recent warmer weather and the prospect of social events out in the sun, are a source of great excitement. However, for someone with hearing loss, such gatherings can be a source of real anxiety. This centres around not being able to join in or feeling silly if you mishear something and often leads to people choosing to isolate themselves rather than to put measures in place so that they can feel included.

Here are three areas of focus to ensure that you can feel comfortable in an outdoor gathering this summer:

1) Environment: Ensure you find a quiet, well-lit location to sit. You can limit background noise by sitting away from speakers if music is playing and by joining a smaller group of conversation if possible. Lighting is important too. If you sit in a place where you can clearly see the faces of people you are talking to, you will be able to lipread much more easily.

2) Social: Another way to make your environment more comfortable for you is to be open and honest with the people around you. Let them know that you are struggling so they can help you to feel more included. Small things such as introducing everyone when you arrive so you can call their attention or having a visual signal to let your friends know if you are struggling to hear without disrupting the conversation can change the scenario for you completely.

3) Hearing aids: The first and least taxing step is to wear hearing aids as this will make life so much easier for you. There can be an inner selfconsciousness surrounding wearing hearing aids because it draws attention to the problem, but what will draw even more attention is the more visible struggle you will have if you don’t use them. Hearing aids today are technological marvels and have brilliant features to help aid with speech recognition and background noise. If you haven’t already, the first step would be to speak to your local Audiologist about suitable options.

To book a hearing test appointment with Simon at his clinics in either Street or Westbury, please call 01458 555533 (Street) / 01373 823076 (Westbury) or visit www.swhearingcare.co.uk

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Brass Consort

- Allsorts of Sweet, Sweet Music

They’re back! Come to Axbridge Church Sunday 27th August at 7:00pm to hear the group play a selection of classical and light brass music to get your teeth into! The Consort have given an informal late summer concert in Axbridge for twenty years. We look forward to welcoming them again as they fill Axbridge Church with a mix of new pieces and old favourites. Free entry with a retiring collection. There will be an interval and you are welcome to bring your own refreshments.

Looking for free, fun, local summer holiday activities?

Pop into Street Library. Children can join the summer reading challenge which runs until 9th September. Children read 6 books of their choice to gain a medal and certificate, collecting stickers for their poster as they progress. There will be free craft and digital activities during the holiday. Please see our Facebook page: SomersetLibrariesStreet and notice board for details about upcoming events.

In previous years lots of local children have participated in the reading challenge. It’s great fun for children and the library staff! For younger children, rhyme time for the under 5’s (older siblings welcome) will continue throughout August at 10:30am on Monday mornings. We look forward to seeing you.

Heritage Open Day at the Almshouses

The Wells Almshouses will be opening their medieval buildings and gardens, not normally open to the public, for Heritage Open Day on Saturday 9th September from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Savouries and delicious cakes will be served and the Somerset Flutes will play in the chapel, a new event for 2023! We also hope to host the Simply Uke! Ukele band again this year. CEO Martin Thomas said “We all enjoy the open days and we will be delighted to welcome visitors again during Heritage Open Day week.” Entry is free.

Having A Rest?

During August we do not have a monthly talk BUT that does not mean we do not meet. We are hoping for fine weather for a picnic at a member’s farm. Then in the middle of August we are going to the American Museum in Bath , this is a follow up on the talk we had earlier in the year.

We meet again on September 14th at 2:30pm in the Town Hall, for a talk on the “Origins of Words”.

For more information 01458 832791

U3A Weston group would love to meet new members

Self-help organisation for older people to join creative and leisure activities

Come to our coffee mornings, every Tuesday 10:00am to 11:15am at Friends Meeting House, High Street, Weston-super-Mare.

West Pennard Gardening Club

We meet on first Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm in West Pennard Village Hall, BA6 8NL.

We have informative speakers, and organise exciting trips.

We offer annual membership or pay at the door for individual meetings. There are refreshments and a raffle. New members always welcome.

For more details:

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Knit & Knatter Club

Just simply knatter, knit, crochet, sew or any craft you wish to do. Make for charity, yourself or other “whatever”.

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.

New Taking-The-Space Drama Club Starting in September

Taking-The-Space has been running performance based drama groups for young people aged 6 - 18+ for 9 years.

The Drama Social will take place on Wednesdays 5:30pm until 6:30pm at Glastonbury United Reformed Church. It is open to young people from 7 - 13 years who like to make friends, play drama games in a relaxed and friendly environment without committing to a performance.

To find out more about this group or any of the Taking-The-Space performance based classes. Call Maxine 07850445540.

Email: takingthespace@hotmail.co.uk or go to our website www.takingthespace.co.uk

Summer Skills to Get Kids Outside

Identifying Insects - Encourage your mini entomologist by teaching kids how to identify common insects. Provide them with a guidebook or use online resources to help them recognize different species. Kids can go on nature walks or explore their gardens to spot insects, learn about their habitats, and observe their behaviours. This activity is great for promoting curiosity, environmental awareness, and an understanding of the vital role insects play in our ecosystem.

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Summer is the perfect time to encourage kids to step away from their screens and engage in outdoor activities that are both fun and educational. Here are some of our favourites.

Juggling - This is a fantastic skill that promotes hand-eye coordination, concentration, and perseverance. Start with basic juggling techniques using soft balls or beanbags. As they progress, they can try juggling with more objects or learn tricks. Juggling a great physical activity, which boosts cognitive skills and focus.

Skipping - A classic outdoor activity that provides an excellent cardiovascular workout while improving coordination and balance. Start with basic jumps and gradually progress to more complex techniques like crisscross, doubleunders, or even group skipping routines. Skipping can also be done with friends, making it a social activity.

Flower Pressing – Pressing flowers is a wonderful way for kids to engage with nature and their creativity. Encourage them to explore their surroundings, identify different flowers and plants, and collect specimens for pressing. Pressed flowers can be used for various crafts such as making greeting cards, or artwork.

Roller-skating - This is a fun and active outdoor activity that challenges balance and coordination and develops leg strength. Kids can learn to roller skate in a safe environment like a local skate park or a designated skating area. Once they get the hang of it, they can branch out to skills like skating backward, executing turns, or even trying some simple tricks. Roller skating provides an exciting way to stay active while enjoying the summer weather.

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