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Footballer plays on thanks to powerful new PEMF pain treatment

“The pain was terrible, nothing else had helped”

Zeph Collins, aged 19, was playing in the professional academy at Exeter City Football Club when his dedication to the game was horribly interrupted by extreme knee pain. This turned out to be Patellofemoral tendon pain, usually caused by stress on the joint between the kneecap and thigh bone.

At first Zeph was prescribed gym work for rehabilitation but when, after three disappointing months of missing matches and training, he was still suffering badly, surgery was discussed. But first, the football club sent Zeph to see Matthew Jackson at the Somerset Health Practice in Westhay.

“This type of pain is hard to treat,” explains Matthew, “but we have recently introduced a new machine for repair and pain relief to the clinic - and that made all the difference. The PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic frequency) machine pulses electronic waves into the body without actually touching it. Treatment is comfortable and highly effective at repairing wear and tear in any part of the body. It is having amazing results with back pain especially.”

After just six sessions with the PEMF machine plus hand-held laser therapy, Zeph is now playing football again. “Matthew and his treatments have allowed Zeph to play his beloved game again and made a massive difference to his life” explains his mother Jo. “I would absolutely recommend him.”

“After just a short time, our new PEMF machine is exceeding even my expectations and amazing our patients,” says Matthew. “I encourage anyone suffering pain from any cause – especially in the back region –to book an appointment to see how we can help.”

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This month – Garden for free

up all over the garden in random clumps every year.

I’ve banged on about making your own compost on this page for years. Just do it. Once your compost bin is established you will barely ever have to pay for expensive bags of compost again. You can start any time, and use grass cuttings, shredded paper, veg peelings and eggshells. Your garden will love you.

Watching The Chelsea Flower Show this year I was struck by how the hottest horticultural trends this year are budget-friendly. I assume that this was not an accident given the ongoing cost-of-living crisis in the UK. But whatever the reason there were many free and cheap garden ideas on show. One of the hottest trends in the show garden was ‘weed-styling.’ Cleve West’s Centrepoint Garden was a masterclass in how to do this. Using ‘weeds’ or wildflowers is not only kind to your budget but also to the environment. Unsurprisingly, our native wildlife loves our native flora and dandelions are particularly good for bees. Encourage plants such as wild carrot, yarrow, ivy-leaved toadflax, common fennel, red valerian, and cow parsley. Another trend on display was using rubble and reclaimed waste, which would otherwise go to landfill, to make a rockery, path, or wall. This look suits drought-tolerant plants such as rosemary, sedums, lavender, sage, phlomis, thyme and oregano.

Chaos gardening is an actual thing! Collect up any seeds that you have lying around and scatter them throughout your flowerbeds. Mix up annuals flowers with vegetables and once established it will produce a potager effect. I have one area of my garden called ‘freebie corner.’ It is stocked only with gifted plants, or those I’ve gleaned from cuttings or even in the case of one rose bush, removed from a skip, with the owner’s permission!

Leading on from this, try planting self-seeders. I have loads of aquilegia, meadow cranesbill, poppies, verbena, and forget-me-nots. They pop

You can also try wilding your lawn. This is not for everyone because some people like their grass neat. But if your lawn is a bit motheaten or you hate mowing, try letting it grow. You will be amazed at the flowers, and the insects they attract. The trick to making it look like a style choice and not just neglect is curation. You can choose to wild just certain areas, leaving a central space on which to sit or play, or mow a wide meandering path or two through the longer grass, or mow around the edge like a picture frame and keep the lawn well edged and the wild area contained to the centre. Try it. If you hate it, it’s simple enough to mow it short again.

Your garden is your space. It should work with you and your budget to provide a place where you can relax.

By Rachael Leverton

Street United Reformed Church

Saturday 2nd September. 9.30am - 12.30pm.

Coffee Morning and Sale. 10:30am - 12:30pm.

Refreshments including Cake, Bacon Rolls. Preserves, Books, Jigsaw puzzles, Clothes and Knick Knacks. Proceeds for Church Funds.

Join us for Services and Special events in September

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Sunday Services - Holy Communion 8:00am.

3rd, 10th, 17th September: Communion 10:00am. (Sung service) 24th September: - Mayors Service 11:00am.

3rd September: Choral Evensong - 4:00pm.

10th September: Come and Sing Choral Evensong Service 4:00pm. Rehearsal 1:00pm.

Full infomation and booking at RSCM Somerset@ gmail.com

CONCERTS all at 1:00pm.

Tuesday 5th September: Jazz Concert and each Thursday free Concert.

Saturday 16th September: Rose Concert 7:00pm. £12 (tickets from “Speaking Tree”).

Each Saturday HeBrews Cafe 10:00am to 12noon. Full details for all services and events available on Church website.

Royal Air Forces Association MidSomerset Branch - September Meeting Presentation

On Wednesday 6th September the Branch Meeting will be a Presentation “An Engineer’s Journey from Metal file to

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Every Friday & most Saturdays 9am – 3pm

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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

Frogram file” at 11:00 am in Wells Golf Club, Blackheath Lane, Wells, BA5 3DS followed by a Lunch from the Golf Club Menu. The Branch Area covers BS25, BS26, BS27, BA4, BA5, BA6, BA16, TA11 & TA10. All events are open to Branch Members, RAFA Members from other Branches, Current and Ex-RAF Service Personnel (Including RAF Reserves), and Members of the “RAF Family”. Please contact the Branch via e-mail rafa. midsomerset@gmail.com or 01458 224057

Glastonbury Voices Community Choir - New Season!

Our new season starts on Wednesday 6th September.

Come and join our friendly daytime choir! We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month during term time, 10.00 – 11.30 am, at St Benedict’s Church, Glastonbury.

All welcome – no audition necessary. For further information, or to register your interest, please contact Jan Dobbins: jandobbins1@gmail.com

West Mendip Walkers September Walk Programme

Thursday 7th September: 8m circular walk starting 10am from Uphill BS23 4SD.

Thursday 14th September: 10m circular walk starting 10am from Moorlinch Village Hall TA7 9BU.

Wednesday 20th September: 12m circular walk starting 10am from Newton Poppleford EX10 0EY.

Thursday 21st September: 10.3m circular walk starting 10am from Steps Bridge EX6 7EQ. All details on www.mendipramblers.co.uk

Fancy Having a Go at real Archery?

Avalon Archery Club are proposing to hold a Have a Go archery event on Strode College Playing Field on 9th September at 10:00am.

Equipment and initial coaching will be provided and the event will be conducted following Archery GB safety guidance. All ages above 11 years old are welcome and the price will be £5 per person.

If you are interested contact info@avalonarcheryclub.co.uk for information or see our website avalonarcheryclub.co.uk

Preparing for the carpet fitter

Carpets usually come in rolls that are either 4 or 5 meters long and the rolls are heavy. They may need two people to carry them. They are difficult to bend and even if they do bend, carpet can crease where it is bent and getting the creases out might not be easy. Carpets can be rolled the short way, but some expensive woven carpets don’t like being rolled in any direction other than the way they were manufactured.

Think about access and talk to the estimator about it when he comes to measure. It might be wise to take pictures off walls and remove exposed ornaments from passageways and landings if there is a risk the carpet might collide with them when it is being carried in. If there are several corners close together, the carpet may rub against the wall and fresh paint or wallpaper might be marked.

Sometimes you may have to bring the carpet in through unconventional entrances, so think about what the people carrying it will have to walk through. Fresh tarmac on newly laid paths is an obvious hazard, as is mud if they have to go round the back of the house to go through the back door or a window. The same applies to where the carpet fitters are going to park – they may need to go out to their vehicle occasionally, so you don’t want them walking anything back in onto the new flooring.

The comments about new wallpaper and paint apply also to the room where the carpet is being fitted. If the carpet is going to be fitted in one piece, it will be bigger than the room it is going into. When it is laid out to be cut to size, it will touch your skirting boards, so again, make sure that the paint is properly cured. Touch dry is not cured, so try to leave at least a week between finishing the painting and getting the carpet fitters in.

Indoor vs outdoor glasses?

Last month I explained why it might be useful to have specific outdoor glasses, may it be “ordinary” sunglasses or specific ones for certain activities.

Now the seasons turned into autumn, we might spend more time indoors, it’s time I explained why we might need more than one pair of glasses whilst indoors.

For those people, who need reading glasses, varifocals are the ultimate solution for everyday wear. They provide distance vision, near vision and allow for intermediate too.

Of course, to allow for all of this, it comes with compromise. Usually, the intermediate vision has a limited area, restricting the field of vision. The reading area can also be a bit limiting, making near vision hobbies, such as reading, needlework or crafts somewhat difficult. It is advisable to have a separate pair of readers for these tasks.

So many people these days, especially since the pandemic, have begun working on computers for extended periods of times, looking into their intermediate distance. As I explained above, the use of varifocals can make this task very difficult, leading to neck pain, discomfort of the eye and posture problems. A single vision pair of intermediate glasses might help, however they wouldn’t allow for looking at anything closer such as paperwork, or anything farther, such as the clock on the wall, people entering the room, etc.

The solution here is an indoors pair of glasses, which are often called occupational or lifestyle spectacles. They are either “enhanced readers”, which allow for vision for close-up and intermediate, but not farther. You can also opt for “restricted distance” glasses, which provide vision of up to 3 meters, perfect for any indoors needs. These spectacles provide wider fields of vision for the intermediate and near tasks, making it more comfortable to wear.

Ask your Dispensing Optician for advice on YOUR indoor visual needs and solutions.

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Wedmore 40/30 charity cycle is back!

Sunday 10th September. The exciting cycling challenge sees bike enthusiasts take on a breathtaking 30, 40 or 70 mile course across the spectacular Mendip Hills and Somerset levels. There is also a fun, family-friendly 12 mile course.

Weston Hospicecare is working in collaboration with a brilliant group of cycling enthusiast volunteers from Wedmore to bring this event to you and money raised through ticket sales will be split between Weston Hospicecare and St Mary’s Church.

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Taking-The-Space Drama and Acting Classes in September

If you have a budding actor in the family, they will love the Taking-The-Space Drama and Acting Classes.

Street United Reformed Church from Monday 11th: Mini Actors Club (6 -9 years) 4:30pm - 5:30pm,

Junior Actors Club (10 -12 years) 5:30pm - 7:00pm.

Glastonbury United Reformed Church:

The Young Actors Club (13-18 years) from Tuesday 12th 5:30pm - 7.30pm.

The Drama Social *New Club* (7-13 Years) from Wednesday 13th 5:30pm - 6:30pm. One to one Acting lessons also available. For more information go to www.takingthespace.co.uk email takingthespace@hotmail.co.uk or call Maxine 07850445540.

Join our Byrd Song!

Cantilena Choir will be singing music by William Byrd and his contemporaries Thomas Tallis and Christopher Tye this Autumn.

We welcome new members and are particularly looking for Tenors and Basses at this time. We are a friendly community choir who like to tackle a wide range of music, meeting on Tuesday evenings at St Mary’s church hall. We sing three concerts a year with different music at each (Spring term will be Handel and a Bach cantata). Term starts 12/9/23, contact cantachoir1@gmail. com or see our website for more information.

Come

you. Let’s celebrate all the wonderful organisations helping Street and the surrounding areas to thrive!

For more information, and to book a table for the event, please contact Danielle on 01458 440588 or email acce@street-pc.gov.uk

along to Street Parish Council’s popular Discover your Community event, Active Street, on Saturday 30th September 2023, 10:30am – 2:30pm, at Crispin Hall, BA16 0EZ. The event is completely FREE to attend and will showcase a variety of fantastic organisations helping our community stay active! Whether it’s sport you are interested in, or even if you want to take up a new hobby, drop in and see what is on offer that appeals to

Dance into Autumn with our friendly Scottish Country Dancing club

Lots to learn and lots of fun to be had as we begin a new term on September 14th.

Our classes are held on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at The Blue School Sports Centre, Wells. All ages (over 18) welcome.

No experience necessary. No partner needed. However, a reasonable level of mobility is required for this lively and sociable activity.

To learn more about Scottish Dancing or to register your interest in joining us, call Ann on 01934 740065 or email ann.wellsdancers@gmail.com

Words, Words and more Words

On 14th September at 2:30pm Brian Jacques will be explaining the “Origins of Words “ to the Glastonbury Tor TG in Glastonbury Town Hall. If you are interested in words do come along. Please note we are now meeting again in the afternoons after our summer break.

We welcome new members or those wanting to find out about the Townswomen’s Guild, we are a nationwide organisation with various activities beside the monthly meeting, so come along for “Words” and meet us.

Somerton Beekeepers presents a Spectacular Honey Show and Artisan Market

FREE ENTRY for everyone on 16th September at Keinton

Mandeville Village Hall TA11 6ES, from Noon til 5:00pm.

Come and see for yourselves the amazing exhibits that Bees and their beekeepers produce throughout the year.

Artisan market, Cider, Cheese, Jams, Cakes, Pastries, Plants, Candles, Cards, Cosmetics, Gifts and of course HONEY!

Let your children take a look into the incredible world of the Queen Bee and her workers in the observation hive. Bees never cease to amaze!

See you there.

Men on Mats and More in Mendip

Age UK Somerset is working to improve the mental wellbeing of men in Somerset.

Research has shown Pilates can help improve mood, balance, strength, flexibility, and reduce pain. Therefore, Age UK Somerset have developed ‘Men on Mats & More’, a men-only exercise session for over 55s, in Street at Crispin Community Centre, Mondays 2:00 - 3:00pm, £5. No previous experience is required.

Participants will need to bring a mat, small towel and will need to be able to get on and off the floor.

Find out more 01823 345624, ageingwell@ ageuksomerset.org.uk

Martial Arts Training

Feeling stressed, unfit, lacking confidence, want to be able to defend yourself? Then try Karate, ideal for families, children over 5. Every Tuesday 7:00pm - 9:00pm at Long Sutton Village Hall. Phone Terry on 01458 250173.

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Back to School Cooking Tips from OvenGleamer – your local premium oven cleaning company

1. Batch Cook – once a week prepare all the week’s meals in one monster cookathon. Use a theme to help you:

a. Roast chicken can become chicken curry, chicken & sweetcorn topped jacket potatoes and chicken stir-fry.

b. Use mince for spaghetti bolognaise, lasagne and tacos

c. Roasted vegetables make great fajitas, veggie pasta and vegetable curry

2. Freeze sandwiches ahead for packed lunches – avoid soggy contents & salad – add these as extras on the day. Great fillings include Ham and cheese, Turkey, cranberry & brie, Tuna & sweetcorn (go light on the mayo) and Chicken & cream cheese.

4. Up your 5-a-day: Add fruit/vegetables to every meal: bananas at breakfast, grapes & apples/carrot sticks & cherry tomatoes in lunchboxes and side salad / fresh fruit salads with dinner.

5. Keep on top of looking after your cooking appliances by having a regular professional oven clean every few months. In between cleans use oven liners to catch spills or use them as nonstick liners in your roasting tins and on your baking trays (saves loads of time on the washing up)

6. De-grease the BBQ before you put it away for the winter – ensure all racks and surfaces are fully clean to avoid mould build-up over the storage period.

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New research highlights 40% of over 50s don’t report hearing loss

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

A recent study has found that nearly 40% of people over the age of 50 who recognised they had hearing loss did not inform a medical professional. As a someone who helps to improve people’s hearing on a daily basis, this is very concerning, as untreated hearing loss can lead to social isolation, cognitive decline, depression, and reduced quality of life.

The study, published in the journal JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, surveyed over 1,000 adults aged 50 and older in England. The results showed that 40% of those who recognised they had hearing loss did not report it to a medical professional, particularly among women, retirees, smokers, and heavy drinkers, to mention a few. There are several reasons why people may not report hearing loss to their GP or an Audiologist. Some people may be embarrassed about their hearing loss, or they may not think it is a serious problem. Others may not know where to go for help, or they think that hearing aids privately are unaffordable.

The findings of the study highlight the need for greater awareness of the importance of addressing hearing loss and access to treatment, particularly for those who may be less likely to report their hearing difficulties.

As mentioned earlier, it is important to get hearing loss treated as soon as possible. Untreated hearing loss can lead to several further issues, including:

Social isolation: People with hearing loss may have difficulty following conversations, which can lead to them withdrawing from social activities.

Depression: Hearing loss can be a major source of stress and anxiety, which can lead to depression.

Reduced quality of life: Hearing loss can make it difficult to enjoy activities such as watching TV, listening to music, or talking to friends and family.

If you are concerned about your hearing, it is important to see your GP or an Audiologist such as myself for a hearing test. If you do have hearing loss, there is no need for concern. With the right treatment and support, you can manage your hearing loss and live a full and active life.

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 swhearingcare.co.uk

Harvest time at Glastonbury Country Market

Glastonbury Country Market, Tuesday’s 9.30am to 12.30pm inside the Town Hall. We have seasonal produce fresh from field to market each week. Eggs, honey, preserves, cordial and apple juice. We have home baking, locally made and freshly baked each week, from savoury to sweet, individual to full size portions.

All this along with local art and crafts, and our café area.

Come visit and have a chat with those who grow, make, bake and create everything at the Country Market.

We look forward to seeing you.

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Specially designed for people over 55, Flexercise is a gentle, chair-based exercise session which uses fun props and laughter to get you moving.

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Glastonbury Methodist Church, Lambrook Street on Thursdays at 2:30pm to get fitter, feel better, meet new people and have some fun! The class costs £3 a session - pre-booking is advised. For more information or to book your place, call: 01823 345624, email: ageingwell@ageuksomerset.org.uk, or visit: ageuksomerset.org.uk/ageingwell

Walton Preschool rated Outstanding by Ofsted

Walton Under 5s Preschool have been rated Outstanding in their recent Ofsted inspection. The inspector noted that staff are “ambitious and passionate“ and that parents feel “valued by staff”. Children’s behaviour was observed as “superb” showing “exceptional care and concern to their friends, the resources and the environment”.

Walton Under 5s Preschool currently have a limited amount of places available. If you’re interested in enrolling your child, we’d love to hear from you. Call 07970 443157 or email waltonunderfives@yahoo.co.uk for more information or to arrange a visit.

Street Area Volunteer Driver Service

The Driver Service is based at the Crispin Community Centre, Street, for those community members unable to get around easily. Drivers are available for Dr’s, Hair & other appointments, Community Centre / Church activities, social groups, friends get togethers, shopping.

We now cover the wider Street, Glastonbury, Meare & Walton area.

Do you have an hour or two to spare with a car? We would like to hear from you – Volunteers with a car are needed, a mileage allowance is paid.

Call in to Crispin Community Centre. Phone 01458 656248 volunteerdriverservice@crispinhall.org.uk

Prickles Hedgehog Rescue

Prickles Hedgehog Rescue have four new sponsorship hogs for 2023/2024: Lady Shackleton, Millie, Charlie and Reggie. They all need care to restore them to health.

Your sponsorship will help towards the cost of food, bedding and medication.

Please contact the office for details on 07806 744772. Thank you!

Cosyfeet Celebrates 15-Year Partnership with Brainwave

Street-based shoe manufacturer, Cosyfeet, are celebrating their 15-year partnership with local children’s charity, Brainwave, which provides life-changing therapy support for children with disabilities and additional needs across the UK.

Cosyfeet make wide fitting shoes for people with swollen feet, and support the charity by making regular donations of footwear, socks, hosiery, and foot care products to be sold in their charity shops across the southwest.

“The generous donations from Cosyfeet over the years have been invaluable,” says Barry Upfold, Head of Retail & IT at Brainwave. “We make sure their products take pride of place as lots of customers find Cosyfeet footwear very comfortable.”

The funds raised have helped the organisation to achieve life-changing outcomes for more children and families from their centre in Bridgwater, through outreach hubs and home visits.

“At Brainwave we create a personalised therapy plan for each child and offer support to the entire family,” says physiotherapist, Dawn Chance. “We have a hydrotherapy pool, an immersive sensory room and a specially-adapted swing room. There is also an outdoor sensory space for families.”

Cosyfeet place local causes at the heart of their giving initiatives and are grateful for the opportunity to assist Brainwave, which helps children in working towards their important milestones, both within Somerset and further afield.

“Brainwave’s amazing work with children is truly inspiring,” says Cosyfeet Fulfilment Manager, Adam Gibbs. “We’re honoured to be able to give to such a worthy cause, right on our doorstep.”