LocalReach Wedmore June 2023

Based in the picturesque village of Cheddar. We are a husband-and-wife team and have gained our knowledge and experience working over 40 years between us in the bathroom retail, design and manufacturing industry.

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Garden View This month – Poached egg flowers

Poached Egg plants are among my summer favourites. Limnanthes douglasii (to give it its proper name) is a fantastic addition to any garden. It is easy to grow, requires little care and produces masses of beautiful flowers that attract pollinators. The best time to plant it is outside from March to May but if you have a sunny, well-drained spot you can plant them in early June and they will reward you handsomely with delightful fat yellow-centred blooms, which I think look more like fried eggs than poached ones! The delicate ferny foliage is also attractive.

Planting limnanthes douglasii is straightforward. Sow the seeds directly in a sunny, well-drained area. The soil ideal should be light and fertile. If you have heavy soil, you can improve it by adding sand and organic matter such as compost, leaf mould or well-rotted manure. Don’t go mad or you’ll end up with lots of leaves and fewer flowers.

Sow the seeds thinly on the surface of the soil and cover them lightly with a thin layer of soil. Water gently to keep the soil moist. Germination usually takes 7-14 days, and once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to a distance of 15cm apart to allow for good airflow and growth.

You might need to go on slug patrol while the plants are small, but once established, poached egg plants are low-maintenance and require little care. Water regularly, during dry spells and that’s about it! You can also prolong the flowers by deadheading the faded blooms regularly.

Limnanthes douglasii is a prolific bloomer that produces masses of flowers from June to August, though if you plant now they’ll probably go through to the end of September if your garden is sheltered.

The plant grows to a height of 15cm and spreads to a width of around 15-20cm. It self-seeds freely so makes an excellent ground cover. It can be planted in borders, rockeries, meadows or as a filler in containers. It also attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Plant a poached egg today!

By Rachael Leverton

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Cheddar Valley u3a June Programme

Tony Griffith explains ‘The Art of the Magician’ at 2:00pm. on 1st June. There’s a Coffee Morning from 10:00am until 11:30am on 15th June. Both are in Cheddar Village Hall. Barbara baked wonderful cakes for our April Coffee Morning, raising the superb total of £86 for Parkinson’s UK.

The Day Trippers Group head off to Plymouth on 28th June. Coffee Mornings are always on the third Thursday each month in Cheddar Village Hall, why not join us? Or email; membership@ cheddarvalleyu3a.org.uk to find out more of what we do.

Cheddar Arts @ King’s Theatre –Summer Season

Our summer cinema season continues on Friday

2nd June with The Banshees of Inisherin starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Kerry Condon. A dark comedy-drama set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, this visually beautiful film follows lifelong friends Padraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Oscar nominated Brendan Gleeson), who find themselves at an impasse in their friendship. Tickets are available online at www.thelittleboxoffice.com/cheddararts

The doors of Kings Theatre at the Kings of Wessex School open at 6:45pm and performances begin at 7:30pm. For queries and help, email cheddararts@gmail.com

Wedding Fayre

Saturday 3rd June, 11:00am - 2:00pm at Draycott Memorial Hall, Latches Lane, Draycott, Cheddar BS27 3UE. For more information email enquires@draycottmemorialhall.co.uk or call 07851 410459.

www.draycottmemorialhall.org.uk

The Mendip Challenge returns on 4th June

Weston Hospicecare’s infamous Mendip Challenge returns this June (4th) following the West Mendip Way. Supporters can take part in a 30, 20, 10 and 5 mile route. Learn more information about the event and how to register via www. westonhospicecare.org.uk/event/the-mendipchallenge/

First Class Retirement Living At Sandford Station

Nestled at the foot of the Mendip Hills, Sandford Station is a rural retirement village set in twelve acres of beautiful North Somerset countryside.

With the former Sandford and Banwell railway station as its focal point, the beautifully landscaped site has a range of purpose-built one, two and three bedroom apartments.

Sandford Station

ST MONICA TRUST

Enjoy a full and active retirement at Sandford Station in North Somerset

Each self-contained apartment has been created to blend practicality with ease of living. Wide doorways open onto generous hallways to allow easy access to the light and airy interiors. Clever floorplans include design features that make the best use of space, such as the twin doors of a Jack and Jill bathroom to create en-suite facilities. Storage has not been overlooked with built-in wardrobes and closet space throughout.

With properties from £190,000 find out more about village life by calling 0117 919 4250, or visit www.stmonicatrust.org.uk for details of available properties.

Step outside your apartment and become part of a friendly and welcoming community where you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social circles and explore new interests and hobbies. Sandford Station really does offer the best of both worlds – on-site amenities and activities so you can enjoy a full and active retirement; yet peaceful enough for those days when you just want to sit back and enjoy the tranquillity of the birds singing in the nearby apple orchards.

Sandford Station is owned and operated by the St Monica Trust, a Bristol-based charity providing accommodation, care and support for older people in Bristol and the surrounding counties. Across all of the Trust’s retirement villages and care homes, our commitment to providing older people with the best experience of ageing is as important today as it was for our founders over a century ago.

To find out how you could enjoy a first class retirement at Sandford Station book your place on a guided tour now by calling 0117 919 4250. You can also visit www.stmonicatrust.org.uk for more information, to watch an aerial tour and see details of available apartments.

Sandford Station

Enjoy a full and active retirement at Sandford Station in North Somerset

With properties from £190,000 find out more about village life by calling 0117 919 4250, or visit www.stmonicatrust.org.uk for details of available properties.

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“Music Matters” - Singing for Fun and Community - Axbridge

Celebrate the voice YOU have and join us for an afternoon of song. Open to those living with Dementia, Parkinsons, other brain atrophy or those feeling isolated - along with your partner/ carer - you are ALL VERY WELCOME. Enjoy a drink, a biscuit and chat with others before singing starts. Facilitated by Maureen, a trained Singing-for-theBrain facilitator and Movement Psychotherapist. Tel: 01934 852869. Meet alternate Tuesdays, Axbridge Town Hall. Times 2:15pm - 3:45pm. £2 donation welcomed.

Next session June 6th & 20th; July 4th & 18th; Aug 1st, 15th & 29th.

Quiz Evening

Sandford Village Hall on Saturday 10th June at 7:30pm. BY0 Drinks & Snacks. £4 per person. Contact Pat on 07814 242654.

BeeMumFit

I’m a mum to two boys, wife to one husband, maintainer of one house and founder of BeeMumFit.

I am a fitness instructor and personal trainer, specialising in pre and postnatal fitness and running. I work with women only, of all stages of life (NOT just mums) from pre-pregnancy all the way through to post menopause at all levels of fitness. With 1:1s, Bootcamps, Pre and Postnatal classes and online sessions I’m passionate about what I offer and giving you not just a fun session and a great community of women but information to help yourselves in your fitness journey.

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Pontnewydd Male Choir

Pontnewydd Male Choir in concert in Mark Parish Church on Saturday 10th June, 7:30pm.

The Choir will perform a programme that covers a wide range of choral singing, from traditional Welsh and classical choral music, much loved ballads and operatic choruses to arrangements of songs from stage and film musicals.

Admission is £10.00 which includes Programme and Refreshments. Accompanied children are admitted FREE.

Tickets available from Isabel Lillico 782347 or Jon Glauert 786270

SAVE THE CHILDREN lunches

SAVE THE CHILDREN lunches will be served in the Shipham Village Hall at 12.30pm on Friday 16th June so do come and join us for hot soup, bread, and cheese, pickle, homemade biscuits, tea or coffee for £5.00 pp pay at the door.

All profits will go to the SAVE THE CHILDREN charity.

Are your devices and accounts safe and secure?

A professional security review can make absolutely sure

Today, there is no using a computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet without being bombarded with confusing messages, popups and emails pertaining to the security of our various online accounts. On phones, for example, warnings of log-in attempts, requests for account detail reviews, alerts of changes, and countless more, hound our notifications. Fact is, accounts must be maintained in order to remain secure, and so it is important to read and act upon these requests when prompted. Here enters the problem – fake variations of these messages are circulated to almost all of us and appear virtually identical to the real deal. A momentary lapse of judgement is all it takes, one touch of the screen or click of the mouse and the damage is done. Deleting the email doesn’t undo the damage. Proper action must be taken but often remains undone. Blissfully unaware victims could have their emails being viewed by strangers, or worse. It is crucial we all keep strangers out of our accounts. Often, signs of breaches are in front of victims but go unacknowledged, such as concerning emails or popups about account changes or sign-in attempts. Think hard whether you have received messages or account alerts which seem “off” and don’t make sense to you, as it might be smart to arrange for an experienced engineer to check over all your accounts to check for vulnerabilities or infringements. We find almost all accounts we check have at least some flaws which can be addressed. Phones and tablets are no safer than computers, so regardless of the devices you use, remain alert to account violations. Has the situation occurred whereby you reacted to a message on the screen or phone call and allowed a third party to remote control your computer? As difficult as it is to accept, this is likely to be a fraud and your device may have been compromised. I would recommend that you call us to arrange us to check your device, in case some kind of malware/virus has been installed. To arrange a security review appointment (we can visit you at your home or business), please see our advert on this page or contact myself Neil Buzzard (Computer Problem Solutions Ltd) on 07973 536299

A Look Back in Time: 70 Years Of Oven Cleaning!

Back in the ’50s and 60s cookers and ovens were made to last and were often large bulky Ranges with multiple ovens and hobs. Traditional housewives would clean their ovens using a mixture of borax and baking soda. Soon there was a revolution in oven cleaning products: Easy Off Aerosol spray featured in TV commercials and Astonish (our favourite oven cleaning paste) was born in Leeds in the late 60s.

By the 1970s manufacturers were enticing us all with self-cleaning ovens! This description is a bit of a misnomer. Many self-cleaning ovens only have self-cleaning panels on the sides of the ovens –the areas that don’t get very dirty! All the other panels and racks still need cleaning. But for cooker manufacturers, it was a fantastic marketing tool and it boosted the sale of new cookers at the time. Moving forward into the ‘80s, the market was expanding with many ‘off the shelf’ oven cleaning products becoming available including the Brillo Pad. The Brillo Pad was patented in 1913 as a scourer for cooking pans but marketing gave it a new job!

By the early 1990s professional oven cleaning had started. An expert oven cleaner would come to your home in his van and clean your oven. The original oven cleaning companies used metal tanks, filled with water and cleaning fluid and heated a camping gas stove! More modern systems include electrically heated tanks and eco-friendly cleaning products.

In the 2000s technology moved on with the invention of pyrolytic ovens and steam ovens. Pyrolytic ovens are ‘self-cleaning’ - you remove all inner racks and then run a self-cleaning programme. The oven door locks, the oven heats up to a very high temperature and burns off all the grease leaving a powder that you then just brush out. Then you just have to clean all the inner racks!

The 2020s have now brought us the Air Fryer era – will it be a passing fad? Only time will tell… Do take a look at your oven, AGA or Range…does it need cleaning? Will you Do It Yourself or call in a professional to do the job for you?

Why not give me a call: Graeme Robertson, OvenGleamers on 01934 440032.

Travel Health Service

Hidden Gardens of Wedmore - 24th and 25th June

About a dozen gardens which are normally hidden from view will be open for all to visit. Some large, some small, some well established and others in the new developments, freshly landscaped. Coffees, lunches and cream teas will be available in various venues including St Mary’s church. The gardens are growing quickly and by June will be at their very best so make a note of the date and come along from 10:30am onwards. £10 entrance to all gardens. For more information contact heather@thehectors.co.uk, 712478 or anne@blandford.me.uk, 713045.

Wherever your adventure takes you, we are here to provide you with essential travel vaccinations, advice and treatments.

See our advert below to see what travel treatments we offer.

Call or visit the pharmacy to book your appointment today!

Address: The Square, Axbridge, BS26 2AR

Tel: 01934 733230

Email: axbridge@daylewisplc.co.uk

Opening times: Mon – Fri: 9:00am - 6:30pm,

Summer Bingo

Friday 30th June. Doors open 6:45pm for eyes down at 7:30pm. Draycott Memorial Hall, Latches Lane, Draycott, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3UE

Free entry, adults cash flyer, refreshment during the interval, children welcome, raffle, cash only.

Kings and Queens, Bake off and best dressed dog!

Henton Fete on 1st July. Come along and join in a real family fun day out. New events include:Teenagers activities; Junior Bake Off with prizes; Kings and Queens Fancy dress with prizes.

Dog show classes to include best dressed dog and owner, young handler obedience classes, best trick and dog that most wants to go home with the judge.

Teddy bear treasure hunt. Also kids tent, afternoon tea, beer and BBQ, pub games and all the various stalls to buy from. A day out not to be missed.

FF Folly Framing

Bespoke framing for paintings, photos, fabrics, memorabilia and everything in between 6 The Terrace, Folly Lane, Shipham. BS25 1TE info@follyframing.co.uk

www.follyframing.co.uk

07963 192 411

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Let’s talk about incontinence

Did you know that in Europe there are more people with incontinence problems than those with vision problems? Or that there are in excess of 46 million people in Europe living with overactive bladders?

Incontinence is far more common than you might think, so if you want to chat about the best products to use, whether that’s for you or a member of your family, for a short or long term basis, do give us a call – or email us if you prefer. We talk about incontinence and bladder and bowel weaknesses all day long, and we have done for 20 years, so you can be assured we don’t consider it embarrassing – but we definitely understand how distressing it can be, and we are here to help you discreetly, confidentially and kindly.

The more we have conversations about incontinence, the closer we are to normalising bladder and bowel weakness. So let’s talk about it. Call us on 0800 389 3597 or email info@arelle.com for advice on the best product for you.

Colour therapy

Colours have both a psychological and an emotional effect on us. We are surrounded by colours in nature and they change with the seasons. In the Springtime we experience fresh bursts of yellows, lilacs and blues. The Autumn hosts some mellow oranges, deep reds and browns.

Reds can invigorate you, Yellow is the colour of happy sunshine, Orange can enliven. Calming Blues can help soothe the mind. Green is the colour of nature. Different shades, tones and saturations of colour can affect mood and psychology in subtle ways and combining colours can be quite impactful and dramatic or harmonising.

But how do we chose colours for our homes that work in positive ways for us and our family? We tend to be very intuitive towards the colours we are drawn to and those that we react strongly against. At Pretty Sitting we often spend a lot of time working with customers asking them how they feel about their homes and how they use different rooms. That inevitably draws us into having conversations about colours – on furniture, on walls, on curtains – and we can help you chose the right schemes for your home.

To find out more about our Interiors Services in Upholstery, Curtains and Blinds, Soft Furnishings visit our website www.prettysittingvintage.co.uk or follow us on Instagram.

The Luxury in-home service that I provide will be perfect for:

• Mum’s or dad’s with young children at home that struggle to find childcare.

• Those who work from home working long hours and find it difficult to make time to have treatments at a studio.

• If you are sat behind a desk for long periods of time your body would really benefit from regular massage. This solution can easily be added into your schedule stress free.

• Those who would prefer to stay in a zen state after their treatment rather than worrying about redressing, parking, commuting charges and traffic. Imagine instead curling up on the sofa in your PJ’s after your relaxing treatment!

• A family member or a special friend who you feel deserves a relaxing pamper.

Massage therapy has been proven to help relieve muscle tension & pain, improve your mood, reduce stress & anxiety, promotes sleep, improves your skin tone & strengthens your immune system.

Massage also helps the body to recover from strenuous activities faster as it helps to remove lactic acid and other built up waste that can lead to pain & tension.

I am a fully qualified and insured holistic therapist and I take your health and wellbeing seriously. There are certain medical conditions which may respond negatively to massage and may need to be discussed with your doctor first. I have a full list of these contraindications on my website.

Before booking you in for a treatment I would go through an initial consultation with you over the phone.

I provide everything needed for your treatment. All I require is enough space to fit my massage table and room for me to move around the table comfortably.

Please visit www.soulserenity.uk for more information on all of the treatments I provide and full price list. Call me on 07947 628349 to book an appointment.

Service in the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you. With evening and weekend appointments available!

10% discount* on all planters from Somerset Wood Recycling

Somerset Wood Recycling has been hand-making furniture in our workshop in Weston-super-Mare since 2007. We use a selection of reclaimed and salvaged timber and also sustainably sourced hardwoods from Somerset and South Wales. So, not only is our furniture locally made, the environmental impact of our manufacturing process is minimal.

We also sell a range of sturdy and attractive planters, either as standard sizes or can be made to sizes that fit the space you have. Also, you get a 10% discount on all planters if you bring this copy of LocalReach with you when buying or ordering planters throughout June 2023.

Visit our showroom where you can look at a selection of tables, shelving and homeware, as well as work by local artists, confectioners and bee-keepers. And on top of all that we stock a massive range of reclaimed and locally sourced timber, everything from pallet wood to oak beams, so if you’re thinking of starting a project it’s definitely worth paying us a visit!

If you’re interested in having something made please get in touch. Our friendly team are more than happy to talk you through the design process and help you select the timber that is right for you.

For more information contact: info@somersetwoodrecycling.co.uk or visit us at Somerset Wood Recycling, The Motex Centre, Winterstoke Road, Weston-super-Mare BS23 3YW.

• Bespoke furniture design and creation

• Garden furniture and planters

• Showroom displaying tables, shelving and kitchen ware and work by Somerset-based makers

• Eco-coffins

• Timber warehouse with reclaimed wood, and sustainably sourced softwoods and hardwoods

• Firewood and kindling

Our team are friendly, knowledgeable and always happy to help

For more information contact: info@somersetwoodrecycling.co.uk

Summer entertainment at Cedars Hall

We have a lot on offer this summer at Cedars Hall with shows for all the family. In July, we kick off with the fabulous Rhys Nicholson - one of Australia’s favourite comedians and a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under - TimeOut said of him “This is a genuinely great stand-up comedian at work – in total command of his material and audience – and it’s awe-inspiring to watch”.

We are also proud to be hosting the Wells Theatre Festival (6th-9th July) again this year, with four different shows at Cedars Hall - A Real Fiction, Don Giovanni, I Found My Horn and And Then They Came For Me.

Moscow Drug Club join us on 20th July - they are a jazz/folk fusion combining their original material with songs by Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen and Eartha Kitt, then we have a Silent Disco (21st July) - choose from 70s/80s, 90s/00s or a party mix and boogie on down! This one is sure to be a sell out.

In August (18th), we have a tribute to one of the iconic duos of the 70s, The Karpenters, who promise faithful renditions of all their classic hits, then the “Beyonce of Opera” Faith Tucker (25th August) joins us for an evening of song - her appearance on Britain’s Got Talent blew the judges away.

Hailed as the finest purveyors of folk-influenced Americana, The Noble Jacks’ (8th September) energetic performance is bound to have you dancing in your seat.

Bach & Sons With Continuum (22nd September) celebrates the great baroque composer and his sons who followed in their father’s footsteps, and The Mighty Beatbox Comedy Show (24th September) will provide some family fun courtesy of award-winning comedian Jarred Christmas and World Champion Beatboxer Hobbit.

And, finally, The Easy Rollers (29th September) are a roaring seven-piece vintage jazz band who will perform hits from the speakeasy bars of Prohibition right through to the end of the Swing era. For more information on any of these shows and to buy tickets visit cedarshallwells.co.uk

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Monday 3rd July, 7.30pm

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Care and Support Worker Role

Join an experienced team and learn more about how person-centred care can really work

“No one goes into a job expecting it to be life-changing. But I can honestly say that I learnt so much and grew as an individual doing something that made a difference and felt fulfilling.”

(Former employee of the GC Trust)

The media is full of discussion about health and social care. We have also heard for years about people with learning disabilities and autism, who often get a bad deal. But not in Churchill! With a truly person-centred team around him, ‘G’ has been living a peaceful and fulfilling life in his own home for over 20 years. We are calling him G here, to respect his right to privacy. This is a unique chance to join that experienced team and learn more about how person-centred care can really work.

Community for G means the people who are closest to him, namely his family and his support team. That doesn’t mean he completely shuts himself off from others, as he makes regular trips to shops and elsewhere. What is important is choice: he chooses what to do each day, and where to go. He chooses what to eat, and when to go to bed. Feeling in control of one’s own life is important for all of us, but even more so when you have need of support to live your life. The main quality that his team need is the ability to learn from G himself, keeping his wishes central.

G is not necessarily looking for people who have tons of qualifications. It’s better just to be the right sort of person, a good communicator, and a team player. His support is organised by a Trust - volunteers who have known him for years, including his mother! This is care with a difference, and together we can make sure it continues to thrive.

Care and Support Worker Role

This position is to support me in my own home, which is in Churchill, North Somerset. I am an adult with learning disabilities and autism, and I need support to manage my life.

You won’t be working alone, my team is very experienced and will help new people to learn.

Full-time: £11.28 per hour. Flexi ‘bank’ contract: £10.42 per hour. Includes holidays and pension.

For an application form and a chat, please contact: jackie86.clarke@gmail.com

Sheet vinyl flooring

Sheet vinyl is the cheapest option for kitchen and bathroom flooring. It is easy to install and is fitted right up to the skirting boards without an expansion gap. It is quite a flexible material, so imperfections in the floor underneath will show through, like gaps between floor boards. If your floor is concrete, that should be smooth and sound. Any high points will cause excessive wear.

Some vinyl flooring comes with a fleecy textile backing that disguises minor imperfections in the underlying floor, but it cannot work miracles and sometimes the floor will need to be covered with plywood or a smoothing compound first.

Vinyl flooring comes on a roll, normally in fixed widths of 2, 3 or 4 metres wide in three basic kinds of design: wood, tile or marbled effect. Wood plank designs usually run down the roll, so when you are working out the size of vinyl needed, you need to think about which way you want the planks to run. Most people want the planks to run the long way, which means the short side has to come out of the width of the roll.

If you have two areas next to each other, you need to think about whether you want them both to run the same way in relation to each other, or do you want both of them to have the planks going the long way or the short way, whichever is your preference.

Tile designs come in straight lay or diagonal. The tiles can be square, oblong or a mix of irregular sizes. The tiles need to be centred and run parallel to the walls, so in an old house, where the walls are not straight, trying to decide which wall to run parallel to can be a bit tricky. There is a popular bathroom design that looks like a mosaic, with little irregular tiles and that can disguise imperfections in a small bathroom or toilet.

Finally, for a clean modern look in a small space, the marbled effect usually works best.

Jazz in the Paddock, Live Band, Saturday 1st July

Friends of St James Church, Church Lane, Winscombe Hill, BS25 1DE. 6.30pm for 7pm, with live band, byo picnic and chairs.

Tickets £12, children £5, Family ticket £25 (2+2) on the gate or 01934 843617. Parking available.

Dances from the Village Green to the Regency Ballroom

At Mendip Folk Dance Club we enjoy learning and dancing many styles of dance, so come along and give it a try. We meet at St James’s Church Centre, Winscombe, BS25 1BA on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday of the month (except in August and on Bank Holidays), 8:00pm to 10:00pm. You will be made very welcome and you do not need to bring a partner.

Your first evening is free, thereafter it is £3 per evening, including tea/coffee.

Please contact Pat on 01934 742853.

You don’t need to win the US Open to get our Green Blazer. Cheddar Male Choir is looking for males, who want to give singing a try, to join our team of choristers. Everyone can sing, it just takes a little practice. We meet every Tuesday at 7:30pm for rehearsals at Draycott Memorial Hall, Latches Lane, Cheddar BS27 3UE. Free CMC Blazer for you to wear on becoming a Full Member. (Blazers remain the property of CMC and must be returned if membership ceases).

Information on www.cheddarmvchoir.co.uk

We Sound Posh Singers - We’re Not!

We are a very small singing group looking for singers or pianists to join us. We sing a range of music from religious to musicals. We are in need of all parts but

particularly tenor/bass/alto. If you play piano you are also welcome, even if you can only help out on special occasions.

We meet on a Thursday evening at 8:00pm at Churchill. There are no auditions but there will be a trial period to see if we and you suit!

Contact Julie Hope, 01934 742234 for more details.

Volunteers wanted for Cheddar Gorge visitor centre

The visitor information centre in Cheddar Gorge is now open every day for sales of walking guides, maps and local merchandise and to provide general information to help visitors make the most of their visit.

The former National Trust shop is now run by the community and staffed entirely by volunteers. No special skills are required, there is good support and hours are flexible.

For more information email cheddargorgevic@ gmail.com or call in and see us.

Laser therapy frees nurse from ‘a prison of pain’

“I’m astonished at the difference this treatment has made”

Joanne Hyden, 51, normally enjoys her life in Somerset but a few weeks ago she developed a pain in her knee that impacted her whole sense of wellbeing. “The pain was horrendous, like a really bad toothache, but I didn’t want to just mask it with analgesics.

“As a nurse, I know how haphazard it can be to access healthcare now – and in any case, I actually feel more aligned to complementary and ‘alternative’ approaches, so my first choice was to ask Matthew Jackson and his clinic partner Becky for treatment that would properly address the underlying problem.

“Matthew did an ultrasound scan on my knee, found some mild arthritis and weight bearing issues and recommended a course of six treatments with K-laser therapy over three weeks. After only the second session, I felt a massive difference as the pain level went from 100% down to just 30%. The relief was palpable, it felt like being released from a prison of pain!

“Each session lasted about an hour and was really relaxing with no discomfort, just a sensation of warmth. The pain has gone but there is still a little stiffness, so I’ll go back for a few less frequent sessions until everything is fully healed.

“I’m astonished at the difference this laser treatment has made and couldn’t wait to tell my friends and family. It was wonderful

to be able to trust Matthew and to be treated as a whole person in this healing process.”

Matthew explains, “Laser therapy is creating a revolution in modern, safe, non-invasive and drug-free healing. The small but powerful K-laser machine beams selected wavelengths of light at the problem area, cleverly encouraging and speeding up the body’s own natural repair process. I’m pleased – but not surprised – that it’s achieved such positive results for Joanne.”

Exclusive offer

Somerset Health Practice is making a special, exclusive offer to LocalReach readers – Free gait analysis, worth £60 and ultrasound, worth £130 - total worth £190.

*Offer open to the first 5 readers to book treatment sessions, quoting the offer code JUMP INTO JUNE!

Call 01458 860392 before 30th June.

About Matthew Jackson…

Matthew Jackson of the Somerset Health Practice is well known locally as a trusted osteopath and acupuncturist who is truly dedicated to helping and healing people through modern natural medicine. He is also an expert herbalist and registered practitioner, having trained in London and China with world class professionals.

Matthew is always studying new ways and gaining new qualifications to help his clients, taking a holistic approach. These include Shockwave and Laser therapy for pain, injury and wounds alongside hyperbaric oxygen therapy for longevity, chronic disease healing and enhanced performance. Look online for Somerset Shockwave and Origin Oxygen and read informative e-books.

For more information and claim your free assessment * call 01458 860392

Treatments are private and easy payment plans can be arranged to suit your budget

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Matthew Jackson - BSc (Hons) Ost, Dip Ac/CHM (China), Pg Dip CHM (OB/GYN), Pg Cert US (MSK) MRCHM, BMUS

Retirement Interest Only (RIO) mortgage

Retirement Interest Only (RIO) mortgage is a type of mortgage specifically designed for older borrowers who are retired or approaching retirement age. With a RIO mortgage, the borrower only pays the interest on the loan each month, and the capital (the original amount borrowed) is repaid when the property is sold, usually upon the borrower’s death or when they move into long-term care.

RIO mortgages are becoming increasingly popular as more and more people reach retirement age with interest-only mortgages that they are unable to repay. RIO mortgages allow borrowers to continue living in their homes while also releasing equity to support their retirement income or support their lifestyle.

To qualify for a RIO mortgage, borrowers typically need to be over a certain age (usually 50 or 55), and the lender will assess their ability to afford the interest payments based on their pension income and other sources of income.

One of the main advantages of a RIO mortgage is that it allows borrowers to stay in their homes for as long as they wish, without the worry of having to repay the loan. It can also be a more flexible option than equity release, as borrowers are able to make voluntary payments towards the loan if they choose to do so and the interest is repaid and not added to the outstanding mortgage amount.

Case Study; Mr A called us for a Buy To Let (BTL) remortgage, unfortunaly due to his age his current lender would not allow for him to remortgage, also due to the fact a family member was living at the property it discounted a lot of standard lenders due to affordability restrictions, we were able to remortgage his current property releasing enough equity to pay back the mortgage on the BTL property which meant he wouldn’t have to sell his BTL property and the family member would not have to find alternative living arrangements.

Liberty Money are Whole of Market mortgage advisors and can cover Remortgages, Purchases, First time Buyers, Bad Credit, Secured Loans and BTL’s. Call us on 01275 244360 to speak to one of our advisors.

Raising over £15,000 for Cancer Research UK

Cheddar groups, along with North Somerset groups, were absolutely blown away by our members pulling together and raising awareness of this fantastic charity and slimming down our wardrobes of clothes that we have been slimming out of.

What a feeling to have clothes that are too big for you because you have changed your eating habits for life!

Johdi has lost an inspirational 5st 4lbs and says buying clothes three dress sizes smaller is the best feeling - especially as the only thing that still fits her is her hat!

Members across the Cheddar and Churchill groups fully supported the clothes throw this year and Cathy and Mary were delighted with their response.

At our groups we encourage all our members to fill up while slimming down! Feeling healthier and fitter as Cathy and Mary support them each and every week in their friendly groups.

Come along to any Cheddar session or Churchill session and slim yourself down, not only for this Summer but for life!

See details in the advert below.

Cheddar

Tuesday & Thursday 5:00pm & 6:30pm

The Catholic Hall

Tweentown

BS27 3HU

Call Cathy 07971 575158

#YesYouCanWithSlimmingWorld

Cheddar

Wednesday

9:00am & 10:30am

The Catholic Hall

Tweentown

BS27 3HU

Call Cathy 07971 575158

Churchill

Thursday 5:30pm

Churchill Memorial Hall

Ladymead Lane

BS25 5NH

Call Mary 07811 709184

Johdi

Be Strong and Steady with Age UK Somerset

Age UK Somerset wants to help you stay independent as you get older. The ageing process affects our balance, muscles and joints so keeping active is vital. One way to improve your balance and strength is to join a ‘Strong and Steady’ class. The fun, friendly sessions are specially designed, following evidence-based exercise programmes proven to help prevent falls. If you feel less steady than you used to, contact Age UK Somerset for a chat about options in your area. Call 01823 345614 or email fallsprevention@ ageuksomerset.org.uk

Weston hospicecare thanks to Wedmore Friends fashion show donation for scanner

A massive well done and thank you to Shirley Wederell and to the Wedmore Friends of Weston Hospicecare and everyone involved in the Fashion Show held on 1st April. Yet again you have raised an amazing amount of £2,165 from your Fashion Show. Special thanks to Kukkina Boutique, Isle of Wedmore Bowls Club, The Wedmore Paper Shop, Burns the Bread, The Kipling Patisserie and Prose Café, Rodda’s Creamery and Mulberry for sponsoring your event along with many other sponsors. Because of this event, Weston Hospicecare will now be able to purchase the scanner needed for our in-patient unit based at Jackson-Barstow House in Uphill. The total final amount needed for the scanner was £2,385.00 and with a previous donation of £220.00 from Wedmore Friends this has been achieved.

Thank you to you all again and keep up the amazing work you all do fundraising for the hospice.

Esther Biggs – Weston Hospicecare

Jigsaws needed – Do you have any you can donate complete in good condition boxes

The Friends of Weston Hospicecare will be at the Wedmore Street Fair this year and intend to have a jigsaw sale as in previous years. Do you have any you can donate COMPLETE AND IN GOOD CONDITION BOXES? If you have can you please deliver them to the address below, there will be a plastic lidded box for you to put them in.

The address for delivery is: TONKIN HOUSE, CHURCH STREET, WEDMORE, BS28 4AB. OPPOSITE VILLAGE STORE. Telephone: 01934 221288

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