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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 July issues and the deadline is 1st June; 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 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 June for the July issues. Stay safe. From the team at LocalReach Community Magazines.

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Maintaining Your Garden in June The first of the summer months is here, including the longest day of the year. While we all hope for summer sunshine and opportunities to stop and enjoy the garden, there are plenty of enjoyable activities to be getting on with - particularly the care and maintenance of your plants. Timely pruning of your plants will help encourage them to flower for longer and promote their longterm health. • Deadhead bedding plants to encourage prolonged flowering and deadhead tiredlooking perennials. As the first flush of flowers fades on herbaceous plants, cut the flower stems back hard and feed. This will encourage new flower growth to develop. • Deadhead finished spring bulbs, such as tulips. Leave the foliage in place as this will feed the bulbs for the next year. • Deadhead roses frequently. To deadhead, cut down to the next outward facing bud and always cut shoots at a side angle. This ensures that water runs over the cut and down the stem. Find even more expert advice for your garden at hillier.co.uk/garden-and-home-ideas

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Top gardening jobs for June Summer arrives Top 10 jobs this month: 1 Hoe borders regularly to keep down weeds 2 Be water-wise, especially in drought-affected areas 3 Pinch out sideshoots on tomatoes 4 Harvest lettuce, radish, other salads and early potatoes 5 Position summer hanging baskets and containers outside 6 Mow lawns at least once a week 7 Plant out summer bedding 8 Stake tall or floppy plants 9 Prune many spring-flowering shrubs 10 Shade greenhouses to keep them cool and prevent scorch Tips from https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/in-month/june

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Not sure whether to invest in a wooden or metal fence for your garden? ColourFence Dorset and South Somerset explains why metal fencing is better for your garden and how you find a fence that’s storm-proof, low-maintenance and guaranteed for 25 years. Q: How do I choose the right fence for my garden? Wooden fence panels need repairing, painting or staining annually to fix rot, update its look and prevent collapse during harsh weather. ColourFence is a metal garden fence solution that once fitted requires no treatments or repairs. They’re guaranteed not to warp, rot, crack, shrink or peel for the next 25 years. You will never need to repaint, stain or repair your fence again. ColourFence panels withstand gusts of wind up to 130mph, ensuring after a night of heavy rain and storms, your fence will still be standing the next morning. An occasional hose-down with water will keep your fence looking as good as new Q. How can I choose the correct size fence for my garden? ColourFence panels are from 1m up to 2.1m tall. Our panels are eight feet wide and include the intermediate posts, unlike standard wooden panels. Whatever the shape of your garden we can step, rake or cut your ColourFence to size, allowing your boundary to follow the natural contours of your land. Q: Can I change the look of my metal fence? 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 made from Colorbond high tensile steel with a layer of Zincalume that doesn’t rust and if scratched the layer forms a waterproof barrier. Q. How do I know my garden will be secure? Unlike traditional timber panels, ColourFence panels have no footholds and a smooth finish. You can relax knowing your new fence will deter intruders and help maintain privacy. For added security install a metal garden gate with a simple drop bolt or key operated deadlock. You can trust our trained fitters to securely and efficiently install your fence. Call us on 01935 481013 for a free no obligation survey.

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The next generation of government backed business funding - The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) launched on 6 April 2021. The scheme, which replaces the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS), is currently set to run until 31 December 2021, subject to review. Businesses can apply for finance through the RLS if they have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. RLS is designed to enable business owners to support their plans with additional funding as the economy continues to recover from the lockdowns and restrictions we have all lived with since March 2020. The RLS loan has to be used for legitimate business purposes, such as managing cash flow, employing additional staff or buying a new piece of equipment. If your business has already borrowed from any of the other coronavirus loan schemes (BBLS, CBILS, CLBILS), RLS is still open to you, although the amount you have borrowed under an existing scheme may in certain circumstances limit the amount you may borrow under RLS. What are the differences? Although the RLS is essentially a follow-up scheme there are a number of differences. The main RLS features are: • There are four types of finance available under RLS –

term loans, overdrafts, asset finance and invoice finance facilities. • Term loans and asset finance facilities are available for up to six years, and overdrafts and invoice finance facilities are available for up to three years. • Asset finance and invoice finance facilities under the RLS start from a minimum of £1,000 up to a maximum of £10million. • Term loans and overdrafts start from a minimum of £25,001 up to a maximum of £10million. • Unlike the previous schemes, the Government does not pay the first 12 months of interest on your behalf. • The Government does not pay the up-front fee. • No personal guarantee required for term loans up to £250,000 • The applicant for RLS does not need to meet a minimum/maximum annual turnover making it accessible to more businesses. Who’s offering the RLS? The RLS is available through a variety of British Business Bank-accredited UK lenders, including high street banks and alternative business finance lenders. Like any lending it is best to shop around as there are other finance options available and it may be a lender can offer you a commercial loan with better terms. Finally we would like to wish you all a safe and enjoyable summer.

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Roadmaps… During this pandemic, we have acquired a whole new language; lockdown, social distancing, the R number etc. And the latest one is roadmap, charting the way we can slowly ease the current restrictions to resume a more normal pattern of living. It will be a delight and a joy to see our friends and families, without hindrance, at times and places of our choosing,,instead of relying on telephone calls, emails, and Zoom meetings, however useful those have turned out to be. Roadmaps…these are useful tools to physically guide us on our way. Atlases, Ordnance survey maps, Sat Navs, directions from people,all help us to find our destination through unfamiliar territory. In life too, we need such guidance; first negotiating social activity and skills as we go through childhood; then guidance about careers and life partners; at all the high and low points of our lives we need direction. Spiritually, too we need a roadmap so that living is to the highest standard for ourselves and those around us leading to peace and harmony and concord.

As I prepare this article, meetings are restricted to six people outside only. By now, the roadmap may suggest that we can meet indoors with maybe as many as thirty people? Our Methodist administration has perhaps been more cautious than most and it is only on May 23rd that we can resume gathering together in church. For us it will be a great joy to be back in our church building and pursuing our own particular “roadmap” of following Jesus. I have written several times for these pages in LocalReach. I notice that often I have quoted the Psalms. I make no apology for doing that yet again! Recently I was reading Psalm 19 which starts off by praising God for his creation and how “without speech or language creation declares God’s glory.” The psalm goes on to describe the law of the Lord, how it is more precious than gold, sweeter than honey, and can be trusted to bring joy and meaning to our lives. Now THERE’S a roadmap to follow! Kindly provided by Moira Cowell. Methodist Local Preacher in the Somerset Mendip Circuit. somersetmethodists.org

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Where could you go in 1886? With the possibility of Covid 19 restrictions being eased, it’s interesting to know how people entertained themselves in the 19th century. Several factors contributed to the rise in leisure activities in Victorian times. The opening up of the railways meant that people could travel further and quicker, and when Axbridge station was opened in 1869 the line went from Yatton (with stops at Congresbury, Sandford, Winscombe, Axbridge) to Cheddar, and was then extended in 1870 to go to Wells. In 1876 the Bristol and Exeter line was taken over by the Great Western and in 1878 the line was connected to the East Somerset line at Wells, providing trains through to Shepton Mallet and on to Frome on the GWR main line. Changes in working practices with industrialisation such as set annual holidays and half day working on Saturday plus the introduction of statutory bank holidays in 1871 also boosted the tourist trade and the demand for cheap rail tickets. A look at the Weston Mercury of 5 June 1886 shows a wide array of adverts for excursion train tickets to London, as well as ones for day trips to Bristol and to Chepstow and Tintern. The highlight for some was to be the availability of cheap excursion tickets from various stations so that they could attend the Sheep Shearing Match at Axbridge. Travel by sea was also popular. There were adverts for special excursions to Cardiff from Weston aboard the fast Saloon Steamer “Lady Margaret” and for a steamer from Portishead to Lynmouth and Ilfracombe.

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A year in the life of Candlelight Care: Keep on Caring The past 14 months have been like none we have ever seen before. But whilst many people have heeded the Government’s advice to ‘Stay at Home’, for community care staff like those at Candlelight Care, this has not been an option. Like all care providers, Candlelight Care spent the majority of 2020 and the early part of 2021 managing the effects of the pandemic. Yet despite the additional pressures of sourcing PPE and managing rotas to accommodate isolating staff, it has carried on providing high-quality care to people across Somerset and beyond. Not only that, but staff have taken on additional projects which are significant not only to the company and its clients, but to the entire care sector. During the Autumn the management and staff created videos which, whilst primarily aimed at raising the profile of Candlelight Care with prospective clients and staff, highlighted some key points which apply to the entire sector. Deborah Puxty, Candlelight Care’s Operations Manager, is part of the project team who created the videos. She explains their importance: “Social Care has been in the news throughout the pandemic. The Thursday night ‘Clap for the NHS’ became ‘Clap for Carers’, and for the first time our sector was seen as an important service, just like the NHS. With ‘Clap for Carers’ ending we needed to maintain the profile of social care, and in these videos we have been able to showcase the important work we do every day, and the difference we make to people’s lives.” ‘Making a difference’ is a phrase often heard from people who work in social care, and in these videos the message comes across strongly. Candlelight Care chose not to use actors for their films, instead using real staff from their own workforce and real clients to give an authentic representation of care work. The films have been completed and are available on Candlelight Care’s website and social media channels. It is hoped that they will encourage more vulnerable people to seek help if needed, and attract new staff to the sector. With the UK’s unemployment rate at 5% at the end of January, it’s never been a better time to think about a long-term career in care. Deborah said, “I think the staff and clients enjoyed their moment in front of the camera, it was certainly an interesting few days for them! We’re extremely grateful to everyone who took part, and also to Mostly Films Productions, who brought our ideas to life.” As 2020 drew to a close Candlelight Care’s management had to make the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the client Christmas parties. These events are always well attended and greatly appreciated, so Candlelight Care was determined to find a way to bring festive cheer to the vulnerable people they support. They put the Christmas Party fund to a different use, producing unique professionally pressed ‘Candlelight Care’ apple juice for clients and staff. A bottle was hand-delivered to each client during December, a delicious way to end a tumultuous year. Although 2021 began with another lockdown, staff have reason to be positive about the future. As front-line workers they were amongst the first to be offered Covid-19 vaccinations, and take-up has been strong at Candlelight Care’s five regional branches. This will protect both themselves and the people they support during 2021 and beyond. Every staff member has also been given an additional day’s leave, to thank them for their efforts during a stressful time and give them an opportunity to relax and reflect on the events of the past year. The Registered Manager of the Glastonbury branch is, like her fellow Managers, exceptional proud of her team and the work they have done. Now that Spring has arrived, the sunshine is warmer and the days are getting longer, the Candlelight Care team are beginning to look beyond the Pandemic to happier times ahead. Care staff are thinking about their long-term careers and are applying for additional training. Their annual recognition ceremony, the Candlelight Care Awards, will not take place again this year, but the company’s board is discussing ways in which it can give staff a ‘thank you’ reward, whilst planning a proper celebratory event for 2022. 10 | www.localreach.co.uk

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The summer months require a different approach to wine. We’re more likely to want something refreshing, or to mix it with soda water for a spritzer. Also, even staunch red wine-lovers often drift towards a white or a rose as the temperatures rise. Look for a dry white with high acidity, a light to medium body. If you favour sweetness try to make sure it also has high acidity. Look for fruity notes, particularly apple and citrus, and stay away from full-bodied chardonnays. Try Riesling, Pinot Grigio, and Sauvignon Blanc. A more unusual option is Albariño, a beautiful refreshing Spanish wine. Rosés are fresh-tasting because they are meant to be drunk young. They tend to be fruity and vary from sweeter to dry. Either work nicely for a summer day, and sparkling rosés are particularly pretty and festive for summer celebrations. Try Grenache rosé served cold for a perfect crisp blend of tannins and acidity. Sangiovese rosé is slightly sweeter and fruiter and perfect for warm summer evenings. Some folks just love their reds even in summer. However, avoid heavy, full-bodied varieties unless you want to feel sleepy and dehydrated. Look for lighter reds that are best served chilled, with low tannin and high acidity. Cinsault is probably my favourite summer red on account of its fruitiness. It’s nicely high in acidity too. Frappato is also a good summer choice with low tannins and a fresh taste. Lambrusco can be sneered at in some circles but it’s actually the perfect bubbly sweeter red for summer. Cheers. By Helena Campbell

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To assemble the mess: 500g ripe strawberries 50g caster sugar 450ml double cream 1 tbsp icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla paste Mint for garnish Method: Meringues

Preparation time: 30 min Cooking time: If making meringues allow 2 hr 30 mins plus cooling. Otherwise, no cooking time! Serves: 6 Ingredients: For the meringues (or you can use good quality shop-bought meringue nests) 175g caster sugar 1 thick lemon slice 3 egg whites, at room temperature 1 pinch salt

Preheat the oven to 220C / gas 7. Line a baking tray and pour the sugar on to it then bake in the oven until it just begins to melt at the edges. Rub the inside of the mixing bowl with the lemon (this gets rid of any grease) and add the egg whites. Just before its time to take the sugar out of the oven, start whisking the whites at high speed. Carefully tip the hot sugar and the salt into the fluffy foamy whites. Continue whisking until the mixture is cool, glossy and forms soft peaks. Lower the heat in the oven to 130C / gas ½. Heap dollops of meringue on to lined baking trays, making sure they are well spaced. Bake in the cool oven for about two and a half hours. Check after two hours. The outsides should be crisp and golden but not burned! Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely. The mess To prepare the strawberries: wash and hull the fruit, and slice into half or quarters. Aim for bitesize pieces. Place the strawberries in a bowl, sprinkle with the caster sugar, making sure all the strawberries are coated. Place in the fridge for half an hour until the fruit goes squidgy and leaks juices.

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Set a third of the strawberry mixture on one side for later. Using a potato masher lightly crush the rest into a chunky puree. Pour the double cream into a big bowl (it’s best if the bowl is cold). Sift in the icing sugar and the teaspoon of vanilla paste (not essence) and whip to soft peaks. Roughly squash and break six of the meringues. Fold the pieces and the crushed strawberries into the whipped cream. Don’t mix too thoroughly. The red and white should be clearly distinct. I tend to leave mine in a big serving dish so people can help themselves, but it looks lovely spooned into tall glasses and topped with a sprig of mint.

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Sleek, Strong & Secure: Garolla Garage Doors For high-quality, handmade electric Garage Doors look no further than Garolla! Revolutionising the Garage Door industry, Garolla are the UK’s largest Roller Garage Door installers across the country with hundreds of garage doors being installed every single month. A company with nationwide power combined with local know-how, your local Garolla installer is right around the corner. Manufactured from strong aluminium, every electric Garage Door is made from the highest quality materials to ensure a strong, long lasting foundation. From there, skilled craftsmen create bespoke electric Garage Doors to your home’s exact measurements. Once complete, these Garage Doors are rigorously tested and must pass a series of quality control tests before making their way to be fitted by your local installer. From measuring to installation and beyond, you will only ever work with your own local installer. They will be on hand to answer all of your questions and help guide you through the process of updating your garage door. Not only does a Garolla Garage Door improve your home’s aesthetic, it will also help to keep it safe and secure. Utilising a patented auto-locking system and twin-walled slats, Garolla Garage Doors keep the contents of your garage out of the hands of criminals and acts as a powerful deterrent for potential burglars. Gone are the days of heavy, outdated swinging doors. With Garolla, you can access your garage without taking a single step out of your car. Using one of two remotes provided you can quickly and easily open your Garage Door and park. And thanks to Garolla’s ingenious octagonal barrel system you can now park even closer to the door, allowing you to utilise every inch of your floorspace. Low-maintenance, these garage doors just need the occasional wipe down to continue looking as good as the day you bought them. Available in a stunning selection of 18-colours, you can now match your home’s exteriors with your own personal style. Whether you’re looking for Classic White or an adventurous Moss Green, Garolla has the perfect design to suit you. For an instant quote including measuring, fitting and VAT you can call Garolla’s friendly customer care team on 0800 468 1982 or visit their website at www.garolla.co.uk for more details.

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Do You Want Ketchup on That? The history of the nation’s favourite sauce. The 1700s were a golden age for ketchup. There were recipes made from oysters, mussels, mushrooms, walnuts, lemons, celery, and plums. Usually, the ingredients were either boiled down into a syrup-like consistency or left to sit with salt for extended periods of time. This resulted in a highly concentrated end product: a salty, spicy condiment that became extremely popular.

Ketchup is found in 97 percent homes but there’s more to it than burgers or hotdogs. In fact, ketchup dates back to imperial China. It was originally made with fermented fish entrails, meat by-products and soybeans...yum! This fish sauce was easy to store on long ocean voyages. The tomato-based ketchup we love today wasn’t invented until 1812. Tomato plants were brought to England from South America in the 1500s, but amazingly their fruits weren’t eaten for centuries because some people thought they were poisonous.

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In 1812, someone finally thought to use tomatoes in the recipe. James Mease, a Philadelphia scientist, is credited with developing the recipe. Initially preservation of tomato ketchup was an issue because the fruits decomposed quickly. A relatively new company called Heinz developed a formulation which included, brown sugar, salt, spices, and distilled vinegar. They also pioneered the use of glass bottles, so customers could see what they were buying. Today, Heinz is the best-selling brand of ketchup the UK. 650 million bottles and 11 BILLION sachets are sold around the world each year. Something to consider next time you order a hotdog! By Sarah Davey

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Amazing Crohn’s disease healing with oxygen therapy Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel condition – and John was unfortunate enough to suffer from it as a young man. “At first I managed to control the condition and could enjoy life with my friends”, he explains. “Then my condition deteriorated.” “I had wounds within my bowel that wouldn’t heal, my bowel was leaking and I was in constant pain. The hospital consultant said that if the wounds didn’t heal I would have a section of the bowel removed and use a colostomy bag. This was a low point for me and my mother.” Then John’s mother heard about Matthew Jackson and asked for his help “At just the right moment, Matthew came into our lives. He was kind, professional and positive. First he suggested diet changes and created a combination of traditional Chinese herbs specific to my son’s needs. They eased the symptoms very quickly. Then he recommended hyperbaric oxygen therapy and we rented a chamber to use every day at home.” With amazing speed, John’s health was transformed. “After two years of constant leaking, my bowel was healed within a month. My consultant was staggered by my progress and healing. The herbs and oxygen therapy have really worked and completely transformed my life – and Matthew has been so kind and caring, my family deﬁnitely recommend him.”

“I knew that a combination of herbs and HBOT could help John. When we are ill, our oxygen-bearing blood flow is reduced, so oxygen (energy) fails to reach all cells. I advised him to relax in the oxygen chamber at home for 90 minutes a day, five days a week, allowing the oxygen to fuel the body’s cells and super energise the whole system to create natural healing.” 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.

Matthew Jackson explains, “Numerous medical studies have shown that, over time, hyperbaric oxygen therapy can effectively treat diverse and difficult conditions, greatly improving quality of life. So I’m excited about using it at our clinic.

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.

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Hair Today… How to deal with thinning hair

Male pattern baldness refers to a loss of hair on the scalp in men. It happens as hormone levels change over a man’s lifetime, especially in the later years and affects around 50% of men by age 50. Although it’s a natural part of the aging process for millions of men, hair loss can be psychologically distressing to those experiencing it. Many men spend vast amounts of money on various hair loss remedies in an effort to reverse the balding process. Hair transplant surgery is expensive and good results are not guaranteed. It’s actually easier to look after your remaining hairs than it is to grow new ones. Modern toupees look natural and although the best come with a large price tag, they are still considerably cheaper than surgery. Between surgery and toupees there are other options. Baldness has bothered men for millennia and some ancient cures were frankly bizarre. They included rubbing onions on the head or applying potions with ingredients that included goat, goose or even hippo dung! Thankfully, hair restoration products have dramatically improved since drug companies became involved. One product in particular Minoxidil has proved incredibly successful. It was originally developed to treat high blood pressure. However, an interesting side effect of Minoxidil is that it made 20 | www.localreach.co.uk

hair grow. Now it is used as a topical treatment for male pattern hair loss. The preparation is called Rogain®. Unfortunately, if you stop using Rogain® the effect quickly reverses, so once the treatment starts it has to continue, and it isn’t available on the NHS so the cost can escalate quickly. The simplest, cheapest, and most effective solution is actually to accept the situation. Hairdressers and barbers are the experts. They will help you to choose a new, flattering hairstyle. As a general rule, it’s best to keep the remaining hair as short as possible. Don’t be afraid to shave it all off; Mark Strong, Patrick Stewart, and Dwayne Johnson are all extremely attractive and charismatic bald men. If that’s too dramatic a step, then a good cut is a “short Caesar”, which is a close cut that manages to give the impression of hair. Another option is to allow the facial hair to grow to draw attention away from the baldness. A neat moustache and goatee can look very debonair. Just don’t go for a “combover. A man who radiates confidence will always be attractive regardless of the amount of hair on his head. If you don’t make a big deal out of your thinning hair, nobody else will, either. And if in doubt, remember this anonymous quote; “God made some heads perfect - the rest he covered with hair”. By Kate McCarthy

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BOOK REVIEW

A Good Read

The Midnight Library

The Squirrels who Squabbled

We all experience both good and bad in our lives. Some people seem pretty content with their lot in spite of adversity, and some are dissatisfied even when others feel they’ve been dealt a good hand. At some point all of us have wondered, what if? What if things were different?

This picture book was loaned to me by the fouryear-old son of a friend, who said it was his favourite book and I should review it – and I can see why.

by Matt Haig

Nora certainly does. She’s in her 20s yet feels trapped. As a teenager she was destined to become an Olympic swimmer, but gave it up, went to university to study philosophy, and ended up working in a local music shop, living alone with her cat. Nora’s life seems to be going from bad to worse, so she decides to not go on living at all, and one night, just before midnight, she takes an overdose and writes a goodbye note. Suddenly she finds herself in a library; an infinite library where the time is always 00:00 – the Midnight Library. There she meets Mrs Elm, her old school librarian, who explains that this is where she can decide whether or not to live. But she doesn’t have to live her current life; she can live ANY possible life that she could ever have had. Every regret that she ever had has led to another version of her living that life in another possible existence. She now has the chance to decide if she would like to live one of those lives. The Midnight Library draws on classical philosophical ideas, and this thought-provoking novel will lead you to question what happiness is really all about. Will Nora decide to live and if so, which life will she choose?

by Jim Fields

It is autumn and all through the forest creatures are busy storing up the food they need for the winter. All that is except one squirrel: Spontaneous Cyril. As usual, he doesn’t bother with that. He imagines he can grab some food at the last minute. Then the last minute arrives and he spies a fat pinecone, full of lovely nuts. It is just what he needs, and he sets off to acquire it. But he isn’t the only one eyeing it up. Plan-Ahead Bruce has also seen it. His store is getting on nicely and this is the perfect pinecone to finish it off. Who will get to it first? With wonderful illustrations and text to match it, this book teaches the value of teamwork to young readers. By Willow Coby

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Is Laughter the Best Medicine? It certainly seems to help.

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01458 555503 Scientists are fascinated by laughter. Researchers at the Loma Linda University in California have been researching the health benefits of laughter and made some interesting discoveries. Laughter lowers blood pressure – and lower blood pressure means a reduced risk of stroke and heart attack. It reduces stress hormone levels – laughter makes us feel less anxious and stressed, which reduces the negative impact of these emotions on our body, while simultaneously increasing the health of our immune system. It helps tone your abs – Ok, it’s not going to replace your tums, bums, and thighs class but when you laugh the muscles in your stomach contract and relax, similar to when you intentionally exercise them. That can only be a good thing, right?

It feels so good to laugh doesn’t it. Especially at the moment, after more than a year of social restrictions, closed pubs, theatres, and comedy clubs. On of the things I’ve missed the most during lockdown is communal laughter. It connects people. From a tiny titter to a great guffaw, laughter can completely change the temperature of a room.

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It increases cardio activity - Laughter gets your heart pumping and burns a similar number of calories per hour as walking at a slow to moderate pace. Who knew? It increases our sense of wellbeing. Doctors have found that people who have a positive outlook on life tend to fight off diseases better than people with a more negative outlook. The reason for this may be that it boosts T-cells, which are the specialist immune system cells. Laughter activates T-cells, so happy people who laugh frequently are probably less vulnerable to infection! It triggers the release of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers, so laughter can help relieve chronic pain. Did you know that we are 30 times more likely to laugh when in a group than when we’re alone? Or that that four-year-olds laugh 300 times a day but 40-year-olds only 300 times every 10 weeks! This is probably due to a number of factors, including the belief that adulthood and work is ‘serious’, but also because we worry about offending, about the joke falling flat, and about just not being funny. We become scared to be silly. No one is suggesting that you suddenly start telling off-colour mother-in-law jokes, but a little levity can lighten everyone’s day, whether it’s a shared snigger with a colleague over a one of your boss’s foibles, or a funny anecdote about your dog shared with a friend. During last year’s lockdown with the shift to remote working, incidence of loneliness and depression has increased dramatically. Many of us have felt disconnected, so when we laugh with someone – even through a screen or 2m apart – we generate a cocktail of hormones that strengthens our emotional bonds, our wellbeing and our immune system in a way that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. By Kate McCarthy

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Why visit an Independent Optician? When people need attention to their eyes or their spectacles they are faced with the choice of either visiting a large multiple chain or a local independent optician. Large multiples tend to rely on huge advertising budgets to attract customers and tend to use ‘price’ as the reason for choosing them. Independent opticians, however, have to rely on their reputation in the local community, word of mouth and personal recommendation to attract business. The main reasons for choosing an independent optician for your eye care include: • The independent has often been serving the community for many years. • The staff treat you as an individual, not just a number on a corporate conveyor belt. • You frequently see the same optometrist, who is often the owner, at every visit. • A relaxed atmosphere provides time for you to discuss any problems or concerns. • The latest digital eye scanners are usually available. • Results of tests are explained to you and any queries addressed. • Frames with individuality are selected and stocked to suit the local demand. • The most appropriate lenses are recommended and costs are explained. • Specialist lenses from any manufacturer are available. • A helpful after sales service is available for adjustments and repairs. In summary, an independent optician provides a bespoke, service-orientated approach to eye care. They stock quality, interesting frames whilst striving to dispense the most appropriate lenses for every client. They serve, and are part of the local community. Support local independent business. Contact Eyetech today: 01458 442178

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Wyrral Park Bowls Club Open Day

Mendip Cycling Club Fundraiser

Monday 31st May: Roll Up! Wyrral Park Bowls Club Glastonbury have an Open Day on 31st May from 11am until 4pm. Next to Tor Leisure, Street Road Glastonbury. For more info call 01458 833792.

On Saturday 19th June, 13 members of Mendip cycling club will take on the challenge to Chase the sun! This 205 mile bike ride starts at sunrise on the coast in Kent and finishes as sunset in Burnham-on-Sea. We have just under 17 hours to beat the sun! This distance for amateur cyclists is an extreme challenge and knowing we are doing it for such a good cause will hopefully get us to the end before the sun goes down!

Get Ready for World Ocean Day Tuesday 8th June: Beautiful LocalReach Community, at the Red Brick Community Garden, Glastonbury from 3pm onwards! Lets celebrate together! Honouring the Waters of Life present your poetry, your music, your songs, your paintings, your performance, your artwork, your Ocean costumes, your uniqueness , your thoughts and your laughter. Please bring your own food and drinks! Children workshops like pottery and jewellery making from 4pm. Vicki is playing the harp. We are looking forward seeing you all! Details email: Nimue@gmx.co.uk Protecting 30% of our blue planet by 2030 for a healthy ocean and climate. Sign the petition online at WorldOceanDay.org. Decisions about the future of our blue planet are being made this year by world leaders, and they need to hear from you!

Street Library is Open! At the time of writing (April) we are delighted to say that Street Community Library is open for browsing. Our opening hours are Monday 9.30-5, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 9.304.30, Thursday 9.30-4.30, Friday 9.30-5, Saturday 9.301. Come and see the fantastic new library! It’s free to join. We have books, audiobooks, DVDs, and two public computers with a printing service. To avoid disappointment please book a computer in advance if possible. You can pop into the library, contact us at strlib@somerset.gov.uk or ring Somerset Direct on 0300 123 2224. You will receive a warm welcome from staff and volunteers. We are all looking forward to holding an exciting programme of events for all ages as restrictions are eased.

Glastonbury Country Market Glastonbury Country Market is held inside the Town Hall on Tuesdays. We have lots of wonderful locally made arts, crafts, home baked and home grown produce plus seasonal vegetables along with delicious local honey. For more information on our opening times please check our Facebook page Glastonbury Country Market.

The daughter of one of our members attends Avalon school in Street, Somerset and we have decided we would like to use this challenge to raise funds to enable the school to purchase a special needs bicycle. One of these bicycles costs in the region of £5000 so that is our target for this fundraiser. Anything you are able to donate will help us to get to our target and we would be so grateful. www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ mendipcycling-club

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Isle Of Avalon Amateur Radio Club Despite the continued lockdown, we are still meeting regularly - but over the radio rather than in person. However, by the time you read this, we will probably be in the process of starting up inperson meetings again (Hurray!), after fifteen months restricted to on-air meetings only. Contact us to find out the current situation. Home - but not alone! Get on the air to care 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 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.

Age UK Somerset encourage a move towards “normality” with their “Let’s move together and improve together” campaign. The last year has been an unusual and difficult one for most but for many older people it has been particularly hard, impacting both mental and physical wellbeing. Research by Age UK has shown that many previously independent older adults have reported a loss of physical strength and capability, finding it harder to do daily activities such as going up stairs or walking the same distances they used to. Throughout the pandemic, Age UK Somerset have supported older people in the County. The charity’s Ageing Well team, who normally run and manage hundreds of community-based exercise classes, have held a wide range of online exercise sessions since last July. These classes have encouraged older people to maintain their current levels of fitness and given them a chance to see familiar, friendly faces. With community-based classes resuming from May 17, the Charity have launched their “let’s move together and improve together” campaign. Whilst wanting to encourage older people to return to classes, they are aware that many are nervous of doing so. They are putting in stringent measures to provide the greatest level of reassurance and classes will be re-started over a number of weeks, so that the re-launch can be managed safely and 26 | www.localreach.co.uk

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01458 555503 effectively. A variety of online sessions will continue to run for those who would prefer to stay at home for the time being. The charity’s “stay strong, stay steady” classes – falls prevention sessions run in conjunction with Somerset County Council and the NHS – will also be resuming and hope to have a positive impact on the strength and balance of vulnerable adults. If you would like to find out more about any of Age UK Somerset’s classes, please call 01823 345626 or email ageingwell@ageuksomerset.org.uk or visit www.ageuksomerset.org.uk

Spring arrives and Walking returns In April group walks returned again, albeit with some necessary restrictions. We now hope to be able to offer a good variety of weekly walks throughout the late Spring and Summer and, fingers crossed, our popular free Walking Festival, based in Shipham, will go ahead on the August Bank Holiday weekend. One of the things that we have learned in the last year is that many more people are now walking in their local area; maybe this is the time to discover the pleasures of group walking. With luck we’ll be out every week over the summer and into the autumn. Please take a look at our website where all walks are posted. All are welcome. All details at www.mendipramblers.co.uk

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Give Your Hearing A Spring Clean!

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And make the most of your opportunity to spend more time with family and friends this Spring As lockdown measures are being lifted this Spring, it’s important to make sure you take every opportunity to reconnect with family and friends in the best way possible. The latest hearing aid technology is designed to pick out speech from background noise, making it easier to hear your loved ones clearly. These discreet devices are also so comfortable we guarantee you will forget you are wearing them.

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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