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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 83,000 homes & businesses across Somerset. We are working on the August issues and the deadline is 1st July; 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, BS23 & BS22. That includes all towns & villages; Burnham, Highbridge, Berrow, Brent, Brean, Mark, Cheddar, Axbridge, Wedmore, Winscombe, Street, Glastonbury & Wells, Weston-Super-Mare and Worle. 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 11 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 July for the August issues. Stay safe. From the team at LocalReach Community Magazines.
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What To Plant In July July is a month to give plenty of TLC to your garden to keep it at its peak. If you are going away, it’s good to have plans in place so your garden is kept in good condition upon your return. Our Garden Centres are full of beautiful seasonal plants that can bring instant impact and summer colour, from summer-flowering clematis to delphiniums, dahlias, echinacea and salvias. Plant early autumn-flowering perennials, like Japanese anemone, aster, rudbeckia, sedum plus later-flowering shrubs, such as hardy fuchsia and Hydrangea paniculata varieties.
Hillier tip: Be sure to water newly planted gardens often, particularly in the warmer summer months. Hillier tip: Always make sure you water at the base of the plant so it reaches the roots. When watering, let the water sink down into the soil then repeat two or three times until the water no longer goes down quickly. If you hoe around plants, water will penetrate where it’s needed instead of running off Find more inspiration and expert advice for your garden at hillier.co.uk/garden-and-home-ideas
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Top gardening jobs for July Summer is progressing Top 10 jobs this month: 1 Check clematis for signs of clematis wilt 2 Care for houseplant while on holiday 3 Water tubs and new plants if dry, but be waterwise 4 Deadhead bedding plants and repeat-flowering perennials, to ensure continuous flowering 5 Pick courgettes before they become marrows 6 Treat apple scab 7 Clear algae, blanket weeds and debris from ponds, and keep them topped up 8 Order catalogues for next year’s springflowering bulbs 9 Give the lawn a quick-acting summer feed, (but don’t feed wildflower patches or meadows) 10 Harvest apricots, peaches and nectarines Tips from www.rhs.org.uk/advice/in-month/july
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The ‘hope’ word We’ve all probably said things like ‘hope to see you soon’, ‘hope it stops raining’, ‘hope England win the football’ without, perhaps, really meaning them or necessarily expecting them to happen.
Churches too have been subject to Covid restrictions, for a number of months many buildings were completely closed, with services going online and even when they opened numbers were limited due to social distancing. For us too however, there have been many signs of hope, for example, it has been great to welcome new digital worshippers and see our members reaching out in practical care in so many ways.
As we begin, slowly and tentatively, to emerge from Covid related restrictions we may have a new list of things that we hope to happen and maybe we even have more faith that these ones will come to pass. We might hope to go on holiday, meet up with long lost friends, sing in church, or something else.
Christians are in the business of hope, we are called to be a hopeful people. In Christ’s death and resurrection we are offered the hope of transformed lives and a new future. This hope is not just for us, but available to all.
Hope, for many, is what has kept them going during these long and difficult months. Alongside the very real tragedies of illness and death, loneliness, isolation and lost opportunities have been the sad reality for many. Yet through the ways that communities have pulled together, neighbours looked out for one another and the amazing work of the NHS and international teams of scientists developing the vaccine, there have been many signs of hope even in dark times.
In our churches, we are beginning to look forward to a hopeful post Covid future. As our churches fully reopen this is not just about a hope to return to some form of normality but also a Christian hope that as the old hymn says is ‘ steadfast and certain’. Whatever you are looking forward to, I hope to see you soon (and I really mean that!) Kindly provided by Rev’d Ana Lawrence, Rector of Street, Walton and Compton Dundon. swcd-churches.org.uk
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ColourFence Fencing is a unique product, there’s nothing else like it in the UK ColourFence is becoming increasingly popular across the UK with homeowners fed up of losing fences to winter storms and the hassle of replacing them. Equally, timber fences decay rapidly and require regular treatment with paint and chemical cleaners. Unlike standard timber fences, ColourFence is designed to resist harsh weather conditions and will withstand wind gusts of up to 130mph! The weatherproof and durable ColourFence range has a number of core benefits that appeal to homeowners, it’s guaranteed not to warp, crack, shrink, rot or peel for the next 25 years. When fencing maintenance costs are high, you want an option that is easy, low maintenance and costeffective; and ColourFence is all those things and more, not least the 25-year guarantee. No painting, preserving, repairs or harsh cleaning chemicals, just an occasional hose down to keep it looking as good as new. There’s a choice of colours available, green, brown, cream and blue – to harmonise and enhance your garden’s design. Choose a trellis in the same shade or contrasting colour. Both sides of the panels are the same colour meaning both you and your neighbour have a stunning fence to look at year after year, helping you build good neighbourly relations. The panels are 2.35 metres wide compared to 1.5 metres wide for standard timber panels (so you need fewer panels like for like) and can be cut on-site to custom fit your garden, whatever the size and the natural contours of your land. For further information and to arrange a free no obligation survey call 01935 481013 or visit colourfencesouthsomerset.co.uk
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Make hay while the sun shines
Although the end of harvest has been celebrated for a very long time, you may be interested to know that the Victorian tradition of Harvest Home celebrations here in Somerset began in East Brent on the 3rd September 1857, inaugurated by archdeacon George Denison, who apparently decided that the end of harvest should be celebrated and recognised as an official holiday. In 1861 the Church of England recognised Harvest Home as a fixture in the Church calendar and the idea soon spread to other villages. It is still an occasion for a knees up in many villages in Somerset although there aren’t so many farmers present as when it started. Getting the harvest in does, of course, depend on good weather and the expression “make hay while the sun shines” arose as a reminder that the “Dog Days” were coming. The term traditionally refers to the period of hot and humid weather that occurs at the end of July and the beginning of August in the Northern Hemisphere, the Dog referring to Sirius the Dog Star which rises at this time of year. In ancient Greece and Rome, the Dog Days were believed to be a time of drought, bad luck, and unrest, when dogs and men alike would be driven mad by the extreme heat. Today, the phrase doesn’t conjure up such bad imagery but The Old Farmers Almanac (1817) says that “when Sirius takes charge of the weather, he is such an unsteady crazy dog, there is no dependence on him”. Rainfall at this time was considered in the past to be a bad omen as this verse says: Dog Days bright and clear Indicate a happy year; But when accompanied by rain, For better times, our hopes are vain. So: Let’s hope for some sunny Dog Days! Kindly provided by Elizabeth Friend, Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society. www.aalhs.co.uk
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It’s good for pain management - Cold water immersion is used among athletes to help with injury and muscle pain. Swimming in cold water helps to minimise pain caused by inflammation. It seems to be particularly good for chronic pain. Website: www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com *Before taking up any new exercise regime consult your GP. By Louise Addison
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Real Men Wear Sunscreen And hats and sunspecs…oh yes they do. long-sleeved shirt, and long trousers. Baseball caps may be the hat of choice for British men but they don’t provide the necessary protection for the delicate skin on the back of the neck. Choose a ‘Foreign Legion’ style hat instead with cloth that hangs down at the back, or a wide-brimmed Panama. Don’t forget close-fitting wrap-around sunspecs to protect your eyes. Look for sunglasses stamped with BS EN ISO 12312-1 for general use, and BS ISO 12312-3 if you participate regularly in outdoor activities such as running or cycling etc.
Is there anyone who doesn’t know that sunbathing with too little skin protection is dangerous? As well as being painful sunburn can be a prelude to skin cancer later in life. Unfortunately, it seems that men are complacent about sun protection, and die from skin cancer at almost twice the rate of women. Sunburn is the damage caused to skin by ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Sadly for Brits, UV rays are not blocked by cloud cover so we should always use a sunscreen, even in the absence of blue skies. And the sun’s rays are strongest between 11am and 3pm, so use this time to take a break in the shade. Sunburn is not just a holiday problem. Most of us burn when we’re not really aware of being exposed to the sun: a children’s sports day; gardening or walking the dog are all potential sunburn situations. Australians had a fabulous campaign to counteract the effects of the strong Antipodean sun. Their catchphrase: “Slip, Slop, Slap “, reminds them to slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat. But this year they ran a Sun Smart campaign aimed primarily at men, who often fail to realise the value of sunscreen. Skin cancer can be lethal, but it’s also largely preventable, and most skin cancers can be avoided by using good sun protection. This year, thanks to COVID-19 we are socialising outdoors more so it’s critical we protect our skin. The Australian campaign features a dad protecting all the household items he cares about such as the car, decking and the barbeque from the effects of harmful UV. His young son then points out the irony that he’s forgotten to protect his own skin. The takeaway message is, if you cover something it lasts longer. That applies to your possessions but more importantly it applies to your skin – at any age. If you know you are going to be exposed to the sun for several hours, wear a wide-brimmed hat, loose
Poor application of sunscreen is a common way to get sunburnt. Areas often overlooked are inside the top of the arms, tops of the ears and at the edges of clothes and swimwear. Apply sunscreen generously and reapply regularly, especially after swimming or exercise. Take extra care with balding heads where the skin is extremely delicate. Use a total sun block or a hat. Remember, some medicines, including some antibiotics and anti-depressants, can increase the skin’s sensitivity to sunburn. Ask your GP for information if you are concerned. By Louise Addison
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Sounds of Summer 2020 deprived us of concerts and festivals, so get that summer vibe on.
2021 will be the year of the outdoor concert. With masking and social distancing still in place at time of writing many people may still not feel safe to attend indoor venues. But whether your tastes extend to the classics, jazz, pop, or folk there will definitely be an outdoor event to suit your family this summer. Most outdoor concerts tend to take place in large fields so there’s plenty of room for running around and even outdoor games such as frisbees and football, providing they’re played well away from the main crowd. These are mostly family affairs and providing children are versed in general good manners, and they’re not throwing food or punches, even young children can enjoy them. Evening concerts are even more special as the day fades and people light candles and lanterns. It can be magical…and we need a bit of magic this year. If you have young children consider sitting further back to allow more room to stretch out and wander around. Take small amounts of lots of different foods. Everyone loves nibbles. Take folding chairs, sunscreen, hats, insect repellent or those citronella candles and lots of rugs. Comfort is important, especially as the sun disappears.
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Prosciutto di Parma Salad with figs and Blue Cheese The simplest and quickest of simple suppers, for eating al fresco on a warm summer’s evening Ingredients: 4 figs, washed and quartered 4 slices Parma ham 60g blue cheese (Dolcelatte if you want authenticity) 2 tbsp chopped basil leaves Handfuls of rocket leaves 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Method: Divide the rocket, figs, ham and cheese between four plates. Sprinkle with basil leaves and drizzle with oil. Season to taste and serve immediately with warm crusty ciabatta bread and a glass of Italian Rose.
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A local care provider is the latest organisation to introduce a recruitment app – and give an extra bonus to their existing employees at the same time. Candlelight Care in Glastonbury has installed the ‘Care Friends’ app, which was developed in conjunction with Skills for Care. The app displays job vacancies listed by Candlelight Care on employees’ mobile phones, which they can then share easily with their friends or on social media. Care organisations already using ‘Care Friends’ have reported much higher interview attendance and staff retention rates, and the referring staff member also earns reward points at each stage of the recruitment process. The introduction of the app is the latest in Candlelight Care’s efforts to reward its staff for their commitment to their roles. Candlelight Care’s staff have, like so many others on the frontline, worked tirelessly throughout the past year, and at the end of 2020 the Company announced that each staff member would receive an additional day’s holiday to thank them. Cherry Catley-Day, Proprietor of Candlelight Care, said, “It has long been recognised that the best staff are often those who are introduced to us by existing employees, and the Care Friends app enables us to develop our existing referral scheme. We hope that it proves successful, and is another way in which we can recognise our staff for the work they do for us and our clients every day. ” Candlelight Care is a family-run company offering homecare and live-in care services in Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and East Sussex. With a Head Office in Glastonbury, Somerset, it has been caring for people of all ages in their own homes for over 30 years and its services are rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission.
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A Good Read
TO ADVERTISE CALL 01458 555503 Emma and James have been trying for a few years to get pregnant and with several failed IVF attempts they decide to pursue adoption instead. As the novel starts they are about to board a plane to Russia where they are adopting 10-month-old Yuri, along with a tatty cuddly elephant. However, Emma is in for a shock when she discovers that she is pregnant. In 9 months’, time she will have two under 2s! Adjusting to life with Yuri is certainly not easy. The book was published in 2006 and there are many familiar moments for anyone who started a family in the ‘noughties’ as Emma turns to all the available parenting books to help her. To make matters worse for Emma she is dealing with a mother who always speaks her mind. Family life is never easy, but it has its moments and is something Emma would never change.
From Here to Maternity by Sinead Moriarty
Motherhood is never easy. Your life and priorities change suddenly and dramatically. But when being a new mother coincides with pregnancy it throws everything up in the air!
We Wear Underpants by Katie Abey
There are many different styles of books for young children, and I know that when mine were both toddlers, one sort of book that was guaranteed to occupy them every time was a spotting book. We Wear Underpants is this type of book, and the illustrations are wonderful.
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Each page is full of animals wearing … well, the sorts of things that you would NOT expect an animal to wear! From the titular item of underpants to t-shirts, scarves, wellies, and pyjamas. Each page asks the reader to look for a different thing. Counting candy floss on a page with animals wearing t-shirts at the fair. Finding the stripy scarf and deciding which scarf you would want to wear. And who is dreaming while wearing pyjamas. The final page asks, ‘What will you wear today?’ A lovely way to get young children thinking about getting dressed – a task that often seems to be low on the list of priorities for a child that age! By Willow Coby
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Breathing into wellness – a healthcare revolution Oxygen is the stuff of life - we take that for granted with every breath. But numerous scientific studies have now shown that extra oxygen has massive health benefits. Somerset health practitioner Matthew Jackson is so impressed by the evidence that he’s opened a local clinic devoted to oxygen therapy. “New approaches are revolutionising healthcare and one of the most exciting is HBOT – hyperbaric oxygen therapy – where oxygen breathed under pressure helps us feel better, heal better and perform better.” “High levels of oxygen are anti-oxidant, immune boosting and anti-inflammatory. Infections can’t survive in pure oxygen,” he explains. “HBOT safely uses increased air pressure to deliver more concentrated oxygen to the bloodstream and cells. This creates greater energy, allows our bodies to function, repair and regenerate at an optimum level and can even reverse the ageing process.” People who are benefiting from HBOT include: • Athletes and top sports performers to boost energy, recover from exertion and heal injuries faster • Health conscious people who want optimal wellbeing, to reduce inflammation and avoid chronic health issues • Older people for reversal of the ageing process at a cellular level and protection from the diseases and appearance of ageing • People preparing for or healing from surgery who want the best possible recovery
Research shows that HBOT can be effective in the treatment of many difficult conditions, including Bowel disease, Lyme disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Stroke. Also Dementia, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Posttraumatic stress disorder and even Autism. It is also helpful to support cancer treatments and can be used alongside conventional medication. HBOT has been available only in a few clinics in London and the Counties. Now, at the Somerset’s Origin Oxygen clinic, you can experience the natural wellness revolution and discover what it can do for you. See more at originoxygen.co.uk and download the free e-book. Our clinic is 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.
• Anyone trying to recover from pain, injury and chronic disease • People suffering from diverse and difficult clinical conditions who want improved quality of life
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Appley Ever After! A brief history of cider…and a cider cocktail.
Pippa’s Guardians provides Guardianship services to international students studying at boarding schools across the country. They find supportive and caring families who can offer a welcoming home for students during their school holidays. Ben Hughes, Managing Director for Pippa’s Guardians explained “The families we look for are welcoming and interested in other cultures. Having children of similar ages helps but isn’t the most important thing as we have many successful host families who have no children, younger children or indeed older children who have left home. Students need their own bedroom with a desk or somewhere quiet for homework. Being part of a family and experiencing UK family life enhances students’ study and plays a part in improving their English language.” Becoming a host family can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for the family too; providing the opportunity to really make a difference to a student whilst they are studying here in the UK, in many cases a very long way from home. For more information, please contact hostfamilies@pippasguardians.co.uk
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Apple trees have been cultivated since around the 5th century AD and cider, or something similar, seems to have been around for almost as long, although sometimes it was known as apple wine. It was brought to Britain by the Normans in around 1100 AD. Cider was originally a drink for the poor. Ale was made from malted barley and using grain for alcohol could mean going without bread. It was drunk instead of water because water at that time was often not safe to drink. The first settlers in America planted lots of apple trees simply so they could continue to make cider to drink. Originally it was made by crushing apples in a trough, until John Worlidge produced a special apple-mill in 1676. The best English cider is cask-conditioned; dry, fruity and with low carbonation. Normandy cider is sweeter and more effervescent with a complex taste. Both are perfect for consumption, chilled, on a warm summer evening. While a simple cider over ice is hard to beat, a cider sangria can take the drink to another level. Colourful, cold, fresh and fruity, it’s perfect for sharing with friends on a summer evening. Pour a bottle of dry white wine into a large jug – Pinot Grigio is perfect. Add 250ml lemonade, 125ml lime juice, a large handful of mint, and plenty of sliced strawberries, and orange and lime slices. Chill out for at least 15 minutes so the fruit infuses the drink and vice versa. Just before serving, add loads of ice and two bottles of your favourite cider.
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Social Afternoon Dances Sunday 27th June: Social Afternoon Dances are BACK with James Vincent. This is an afternoon of live music for everyone including beginners at Draycott Village hall, BS273UE, starting on Sunday 27th June at 2:00pm – 4:15pm. £5pp. Ballroom, Jive, and Sequence! IT’S FUN – IT’S SOCIAL – IT’S ACTIVE. Further details call James on 07769603937 or email jamesvincentmusic@hotmail.com
Glastonbury Mind Body Spirit Fair Weekend Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July: 10:00am - 5:00pm at Glastonbury Town Hall, BA6 9EL. Hosted by Amazing Grace Events. Lots of lovely stalls including readers, mediums, healers, therapists, artisans and retail stalls. Free entry including 4 workshops each day. More information at www.facebook.com/ events/462341134707517. Subject to covid restrictions being lifted in June.
Glastonbury Country Market Tuesdays: 9:30am to 12:30pm inside the Town Hall. Come along and visit, we have locally made arts/ crafts, home grown seasonal vegetables, home baking, jams and preserves. Plus our cafe area is back and we also now take card payments. If you are interested in being a volunteer helper or joining our team of bakers then please contact us. For more information please check our Facebook page - Glastonbury Country Market.
Bowls is Back Thursdays: Short Mat Bowls is back at Compton Dundon with a BRAND-NEW SESSION for returners, bowlers and beginners at Meadway hall on Thursdays 2:30pm – 4:30pm. NO COST or commitment for BEGINNERS. Everything supplied; just bring a pair of socks and have a go! IT’S FUN – IT’S SOCIAL – IT’S ACTIVE - ALL WELCOME - Safety measures are in place. Further details Peter 01458 448801, Lynne 07493629926, email lynnexsandbach@hotmail. com
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Street & Walton Men’s Shed By the time this is published, I hope that we have been able to return to our preCovid opening hours of 9:00am to 12:30pm on Tuesdays and 9:00am to 4:30pm on Thursdays. There will also be a lady’s session from 1:00pm to 4:30pm on Tuesday afternoon. We are also hoping to open all day on a Wednesday if there is a need. Any changes will be posted on our new web site at: streetwaltonmensshed.wixsite.com/streetwalton-shed or by using the tag: S&WMS in your browser or ring: 01458443940 We are still accepting donations of tools and equipment so please let us know if you have anything to collect.
Silvercise Dance & Fitness Classes for Over 60s Returns Lena’s Silvercise classes return to Crispin Hall, Street from 17th May. Silvercise is a gentle, fun and social fitness class with seated exercises for strength, mobility and flexibility alongside great tunes and some simple travelling routines to get the brain going, as well as the feet. Suitable for those looking to return to exercise after a long break, recovering from injury or surgery or wanting a more relaxed exercise class. All men and women are welcome of any age, although mainly aimed at those over 60 Visit www.lenadeedance.com or email lenadeedance@gmail.com for dates and more information.
Prickles Hedgehog Rescue Prickles Hedgehog Rescue appeals to gardeners not to use slug pellets or pesticides. Please also raise any netting 6 inches above the ground and check borders before strimming in case a female is nesting. If possible, please put out fresh water and cat meat in jelly to support feed . If a hedgehog is seen out in the day, call Prickles for advice. This may be an animal needing attention or it could just be a lactating female taking a break from the babies. For advice call 07806 744772.
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Summer 2021 It’s a Bank Holiday Monday as I write this. The sun is shining and it’s a glorious day. We are allowed to travel to a few destinations abroad, however many of us have decided to stay home and enjoy the beauty of our own countryside. Regardless of whether we are home in the garden or venturing away, we still need to protect our eyes against the sun. As with the risks of skin cancer, everyone should be aware of the damaging effects of UV radiation on the delicate eye tissues. Cataracts, Macula Degeneration, Ptrygium (growths on the front surface of the eye) are a few of the more serious side effects, but I want to highlight visual comfort. The pupils tend to regulate the amount of light entering the eye but the glare of both direct light, and light reflected from surfaces, is uncomfortable. Without realising it, we screw our eyes up to narrow the apertures and furrow our brow which can produce crow lines at the side of our eyes and accelerate ageing. Intense sunlight causes low grade photo keratitis (arc eye) which can cause the eyes to sting and feel uncomfortable. However, brightness is reduced when looking through any polarised lens as well as reflected glare being virtually eliminated. I always marvel when I put on my MAUI JIM polarised sun spectacles and feel my eyes seem to relax and ‘sigh’. Maui Jim is a sunglass brand which specialises in polarised lenses and the clarity, contrast and colour perception provided is unrivalled. Nikon also has an extensive range of ‘Sunwear lenses’ with fashion colours and graduated polarised and tinted lenses. Currently, with every purchase of sunwear lenses, Nikon donates to the Samaritans to help support care of people suffering with mental health issues related to the COVID epidemic. Staying home or venturing abroad, now is the time to treat yourself to a quality sunwear lens.
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Glastonbury Cricket Club - Keith Beal memorial fund
Survey + PRIZE DRAW! Children’s World Creative Community!
A memorial fund, set up in honour of former Glastonbury Cricket Club stalwart Keith Beal, culminates with a cricket match on 29th August between Glastonbury and Street Cricket Teams at the Victoria Club. All funds raised will be donated to Cancer Research. Glastonbury CC has a long history which has been recorded in a book written by former Secretary Colin Crees and all profits from its sale are being donated to the fund. The book costs £5 and can be ordered via email - creeser54@ outlook.com.
Our 2nd Children’s World Creative Community 3 min survey with added PRIZE DRAW!
Street Library News
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Street Community Library is open for browsing. At the time of writing (May) our opening hours are Monday 9.305, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm, Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday 9:30am - 1:00pm. Come and see the fantastic library! We have books, audiobooks, DVDs, and public computers with a printing service. To avoid disappointment please book a computer in advance if possible. You can come into the library, contact us at strlib@somerset. gov.uk or ring Somerset Direct on 0300 123 2224.
Our Somerset community has told us that they would love to take part in, and help with, a youthled performance and arts based project. Please tell us whether you would like to take part and how you might like to be involved by completing this 3 minute survey. www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CWCCsurvey2 Please do ask your teenagers, children, friends and colleagues to take part too. Thank you!
A family day ticket for Haynes International Motor Museum, worth £54! 2 tickets to Glastonbury Calling 2021, worth £40! A family ticket for Children’s World & Paddington Farm Trust’s Family Festival, worth £30!
(With many thanks to Ian Liversidge and Haynes Motor Museum for their generosity.)
20% OFF all confirmed bookings until the end of November 2021
The Summer Reading Challenge is back with an exciting “Wild World Heroes” theme! Children read 6 books between 10th July and 10th September to gain stickers and a medal. Pop into the library to find out more or check out Street Library’s Facebook page for updates.
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Writing Competition The Friends of Street Library were extremely pleased with the response to their Children’s Writing Competition. 158 entries were received from Walton, St. Benedicts and Hindhayes schools. The shortlisted stories are being judged by children’s author Annaliese Avery. Avery will be sending a personal video message to all the schools that participated. The children wrote stories and poems on “What I think makes the best day ever”. The winners will be notified once Avery has chosen them. The Friends will be announcing more children’s events as the lockdown lifts.
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glass or a mug to help continue supporting patients and their families.
Do you enjoy helping others? Do you love stories and information? How about working with digital data and computers? If the answer to any ONE of these questions is‘YES’ we would love to talk to you!
Whether you’re a gin-lover or tee-total you can host a party with friends, families, colleagues, or neighbours in the comfort of your garden or host a virtual party to allow more people to attend – but please remember to follow the Government guidance at all times and please drink responsibly.
Street Library is now in its brand new premises. We rely on volunteers to work alongside our experienced staff to ensure that the library can continue to serve the people of Street. If you are interested, Friends of Street Library would love to hear from you. Contact us for a chat. Full training is given. You could be volunteering in a pleasant safe environment! Please contact Claire on 07880951428 or email claireaxten@gmail.com
Isle of Avalon Amateur Radio Club Finally ! Since the end of May, and despite the continuing lockdown, we are now meeting regularly again -- in person now, rather than over the air -- after fifteen months restricted to on-air meetings only. Contact us to find out the current Friday night physical meeting venue. www.avalonarc.org. uk/2021/05-21-first-2021-meeting-in-person. html
To help support your party you can request a free fundraising pack complete with a poster, recipe card, banner, and cardboard collection box – by visiting our website www.st-margarets-hospice. org.uk/great-gt-party The Great Somerset G & T party is a year-long campaign so there’s ample opportunity to organise your party at a time and place to suit you. You could invite your family round for a gin and tonic, have a cuppa with your neighbours, host a gin-themed afternoon tea or organise a work gin night – the choice is yours!
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Licensed amateurs are always welcome on our 2m net now at 9pm on Wednesday nights on 145.375MHz FM [please note change of evening and frequency]; we also monitor PMR446 Channel 08 (no CTCSS) in the Glastonbury area at the same times. Please call in. For the very latest club news, or how to join our regular licence training sessions, 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.
St Margaret’s Hospice Care Great Somerset G&T Party Join us this year and host your very own Great Somerset G&T Party to raise funds for patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness. As lockdown measures are steadily being relaxed, people are slowly being able to enjoy time with friends and family while social distancing. St Margaret’s Hospice Care is asking you to raise a
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WHY HAVE SINGING LESSONS? Express Yourself: Let yourself shine! Boost Your Self-Esteem: People will notice! Feel Happier: Singing is a natural anti-depressant. Train Your Ears: Appreciate music in new ways. Sharpen Your Mind: Concentration and memory will improve. Feel Healthier: Your immune system gets a boost too!
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For 1:1 lessons please contact Amanda on
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STOVES (MULTIFUEL)
Multi Fuel Stoves Supplied & Fitted from £1250 ECOSY Purefire Curve 5kw A+ Energy Rated
• All aspects of tree/hedge work • Stump grinding • Specialist work undertaken including fruit trees & bamboo removal • Suppliers of wood chip, wood mulch & logs Full site clearance Fully qualified & insured Free quote • 24 Hour call out
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Prices exclude any additional building works
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Call Dave on
07790 958616
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5 Year Guarantee
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Providing a waste recycling service Fully licensed & compliant Commercial & Domestic
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Windows | Gutter clearance/cleans | Fascias | Conservatory cleans Call or text for a free quote 01458 551610 / 07842382473 aquavista.windowcleaning@yahoo.com
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Get your hearing back
and enjoy the conversation with family and friends this summer
Hearing loss can sometimes make it difficult to hear clearly when socialising with groups of friends or family. The latest hearing aid technology is designed to pick out speech from background noise, making it easier for you to participate in the conversation. These comfortable devices are so tiny no one will even notice you are wearing them, leaving you to enjoy the company of others with complete confidence.
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.
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The gentle & safe way to remove excess ear wax
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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
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