LocalReach Wedmore October 2023

Lenny’s Community Cafe

Lenny’s Community Cafe is back with a big welcome to all at Shipham Village Hall on alternate Fridays, starting September 29th, 11:00am - 3:00pm. All profits to charity.

Axbridge & District Rotary Autumn Quiz

A quiz to raise money for the Freewheelers is being held on Saturday 30th September, Shipham Village Hall. 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. Teams of 6. £8.00 per person to include a ploughman’s lunch. Bring your own drinks. Contact Lesley 07828 153390 to let us know you are coming.

Royal Air Forces Association MidSomerset Branch October Meeting & Quiz

The Branch will hold a Branch Meeting with a Fun Quiz followed by an optional Lunch on Monday 2nd October at 11:00 am in Wells Golf Club, Blackheath Lane, Wells, BA5 3DS. It covers BS25, BS26, BS27, BS28, BA4, BA6, BA16, TA10 & TA11 areas. Events are open to Branch Members, Members from other Branches, Current and Ex-RAF Service Personnel and Reserves, Current and Ex-Commonwealth Air Forces

Personnel, Members of the RAF Family and Members of the public that support the aims and purpose of RAFA. Contact rafa.midsomerset@gmail.com or 01458 224057

Axbridge Royal British Legion

If History is a Subject that interests you then come along to the Axbridge Royal British Legion Branch Meeting on Tuesday 3rd October at 11.00am in The Lamb Inn, Axbridge. Mike Rendell will be talking about “Tea: what it did for Empire and the birth of the USA”. For further information regarding Branch activities or the work of the Royal British Legion please contact Shirley Scane on 01934 732630 or shirley.rosser4@yahoo.co.uk

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Improve Your National Trust Experience - Join your Local Centre

We meet monthly on the SECOND Saturday at 2:00pm at Henton Village Hall beginning on 4th October, to share experiences and consider future activities. During summer months outings to NT and other locations are arranged. We introduce from many walks of life, speakers of their experiences and connections with interesting and often unusual activities. A small fee covers the cost of refreshments and expenses. There is no formality, just turn up. Contact KEITH BROWN for more information on 01749 673949; text 07734215963 or email klancslad@gmail.com

Cheddar Valley u3a

Cheddar Valley u3a’s Autumn Programme began with an informative insight into the ‘Taunton Stop Line’ set up during WW2, to delay any Nazi invasion. Delivered by well known local military historian Andrew Powell-Davis, it was fascinating. The next speaker talk is ‘Life in a Quarry’ by David Boag on 5th October at 2:00pm in the Village Hall. Monthly Coffee Mornings return on 19th October 10:00am – 11:30am, also in the Village Hall. Want to brush up your language skills before next year’s holiday? There are a couple of vacancies in the Spanish group, contact Terry 01934 713959 for information.

Save The Children Lunches

SAVE THE CHILDREN Lunches will be served in the Shipham village hall at 12:30pm on Friday 6th and 20th October. Do come and join us for soup, bread and cheese, pickles, homemade biscuits, tea/coffee for £ 5.00 pay at the door. All profits will go to the SAVE THE CHILDREN charity.

Cheddar Arts @ King’s Theatre

Cheddar Arts’ autumn cinema season continues on Friday 6th October with The Fabelmans starring Paul Dano, Judd Hirsch and Michelle Williams. 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

Fun evening that will also raise money for Sudan refugees

Winscombe and Sandford Christian Aid Committee is organizing a Quiz Evening on Friday 6th October, 7:00pm at St James Church Hall, 52 Woodborough Rd, BS25 1BA. Light supper. Raffle. Please bring your own drinks. Tickets £10.00. Buy tickets individually or for tables of five. Prizes for winning and losing teams. Proceeds will help feed refugees who are fleeing from the violent conflict in Sudan. Tickets available from Janet on 07415339172.

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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.

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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.

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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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Hard wearing stair carpet

Many people ask us for a ‘hard wearing stair carpet’. There are a few elite suppliers making carpet in narrow widths with designs specially for stairs, like Louis de Poortere and Roger Oates, but these are expensive, and they are designer carpets rather than being particularly hard-wearing.

Stair carpet is normally ordinary carpet cut from a standard 4- or 5-metre roll. It doesn’t matter that each step comes from a single piece of carpet - although sometimes runs of several steps do come from one piece - because a new piece has to be used where the stairs change direction, whether through a rectangular sub-landing or a kite shaped winder, to make sure the pile direction is correct. Sometimes it is most economical to use off-cuts from the other rooms, but sometimes the carpet chosen for other areas might not be the best on stairs. Carpet with a longer looser pile should be avoided because it will start to compact in the middle where most people walk.

Chunky loop piles can look clumsy, at the edges especially, and they won’t give a tight finish over the nosing, which is important for stairs where the treads aren’t very deep. If the loop is very big, an exact number of loops might not fit. If your staircase changes width slightly from top to bottom, so that the number of loops across the tread varies, you might get fraying on the edges. The answer is for the fitter to fray out the carpet and glue the spare weft to the back of the carpet to stop further fraying, which all adds time to the job and so the fitting will cost more.

Some materials aren’t suitable at all, because they are slippery or won’t wear well, like jute or seagrass, and 100% wool carpets should be avoided although we do fit quite a few of those because people like the look of them. The smaller the loop, the better – but the best option in the home is a compact twist pile, ideally 80:20 wool.

Cheddar Vale Lions Club

The next Jumble Sale will be held in Cheddar Village Hall on Saturday 7th October. Hundreds of donated items were handed in at our last event and we are hoping for good support for our next sale. Items can be delivered to the Hall on the day (no electrical items please) after 12 noon, so that they can be sorted ready for the opening at 2pm. There is an entrance fee of 50p. Refreshments will be available. Cheddar Vale Lions raise funds at these events in aid of their charitable work in the local community. Please come along and support us. If you need any information or assistance, please call 0345 833 7402 or email information@cheddarvalelions.org.uk

“Music Matters”

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 Campbell a trained Singing-for-the-Brain facilitator and Movement Psychotherapist. Tel: 01934 852869. Meet alternate Tuesdays, Axbridge Town Hall. Times 2:15pm - 3:45pm. £2 donation welcomed. Next sessions: OCT 10th & 24th; NOV 7th & 21st; DEC 5th & 19th.

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Are you Flourishing – or floundering?!

If you think yoga is not for you…think again! True yoga (not ‘fitness’ yoga) is suitable for ALL bodies. Sarena Mason is a 62-year-old local yoga teacher who specialises in gentle, holistic yoga that is rooted in the traditional, therapeutic style. With so many demands on our time, it’s important to prioritise our physical and mental health. Weekly classes are an excellent way to give ourselves some “me” time –but have you thought about retreat days?

Research has shown that taking just a half day out from your usual schedule to practise gentle therapeutic yoga, explore meditation and “yoga nidra” (deep relaxation) have a positive impact on your immune system, energy and will also boost your mood naturally. “We are often running on adrenaline” Sarena explains, “We normalise tension, rushing about, feeling anxious, experiencing poor quality sleep, or feeling exhausted. We’re not flourishing, we’re floundering! Being guided through restorative yoga practices can re-set your nervous system and help you find you again.

Join Sarena for a full day retreat on Saturday 14th October in Cheddar or a half day on Sunday 3rd December in Weston Super Mare. Beginners welcome. For further details go to www.birchmoon.co.uk or call Sarena on 07974340580

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WE ARE MOVING….

We are excited to announce that on 1st November Pretty Sitting Curtains & Blinds on Bath Street, Cheddar, is moving to Tweentown and re-opening as Pretty Sitting Upholstery & Interiors. Our story began in 2013 when Jill Humphrey started her upholstery business from home in Shipham. Moving to new premises at Tweentown, Cheddar in April 2019 meant that Jill could expand operations and provide space for upholstery classes. Then Covid-19 happened: the classes were closed; Jill’s business partner left and things got a bit rocky!

Late 2020 an opportunity arose to take over a shop on Bath Street which was closing. Jill’s daughter, Molly, who trained at Cotton Mills in Truro after completing her Textile Design degree at Falmouth was made redundant due to the pandemic. With a generous landlord and business start-up grant from the local council, in April 2021 Molly set up her new enterprise making bespoke curtains, blinds and soft furnishings. After 2+ years successful trading it’s time to merge with the upholstery and training business and join mum for the next exciting stage of the journey.

Please join us to celebrate our new venture. The first 50 customers to our new shop purchasing products or services worth £50 and above will receive a small gift bag. In addition, we are offering lovely discounts in both stores for the months of October and November.

RAFA Mid-Somerset Branch Visit to W-s-M Helicopter Museum

The Branch will visit the Weston-super-Mare Helicopter Museum, Locking Road, Weston-superMare, BS24 8PP assembling at 10:30am on Friday 13th October in the Museum Cafe for tour conducted by Alan Whitfield at 11:00am, followed by an optional lunch in the Museum Cafe at 1:00pm.

Contact 01458 224057

Mark Church Harvest Flower Festival

Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October. Tower & Bell Chamber Tours. Sing-a-long. Refreshments. Open daily 10:00am - 4:00pm. Harvest Service: Sunday, 15th October, 9:30am. Contact Heather 01278 641225

Isle of Wedmore Society

Our October meeting will take place on Thursday 26th October at 7:30pm in the Wedmore Masonic Hall. The speaker will be Helen Emmings. She will give an overview and reflections on working with women facing adversity and disadvantage, to include her own experiences over 15 years.

Members free, visitors £4 with free tea/coffee afterwards. Contact Ian Tomes on 01934 710390

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Having issues with your internet speeds?

Often we get calls from customers with slow broadband. Sometimes the speed coming into the property is the problem, but often Wi-Fi problems limit the speed. One thing to be aware of is that your broadband provider will have a minimum speed guarantee (there are some exclusions) but it is worth finding out if you have this guarantee in place. Give your provider (i.e. BT/Sky/Talktalk and so on) a call and ask them what is the your guaranteed minimum speed. They should give you a download speed, which could be say 20 mbps.

The best way to test this is using a modern device right next to the main router and by using a speedtest app or website such as “Speedtest by Ookla” which is on the Android/Apple App store, or for computers users you can access it at www.speedtest.net - run a test and note down the download speed. Is this speed slower than the minimum speed guarantee? If so, it would be worth ringing your provider and seeing if they can improve the situation. Also some providers can offer much better speeds than others in the same area – here are a list of the fastest broadband products in the local area: Openreach (full fibre) accessed via BT/TalkTalk/ Sky, Gigaclear, Truespeed & Virgin Media. Not all addresses are serviced by these companies but it’s worth checking on their websites.

Potentially, the further away from the router you are, the slower the speed will be, so it is important to get the correct Wi-Fi boosting technology for Wi-Fi to work well around the house. We do offer a service whereby we would come to you and look into why speeds are not as good as they could be, so if this is of interest, please get in touch with me on 07973 536299 and I can arrange an engineer visit.

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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.

Whatever the size of your space or your budget, we are here to help with anything from product advice to a full bathroom re-design. Everything in our extensive product range is also available to buy separately.

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Navigating Mortgages and Insurance:

As a seasoned mortgage broker, our goal is to help you secure not just a house, but a home where your dreams can flourish. We understand that obtaining a mortgage can be a daunting task, and we are here to guide you through that journey. In this article, we’ll explore the symbiotic relationship between mortgages and insurance, shedding light on their significance and providing you with the insights you need.

Mortgages: Building Your Foundation: A mortgage is not just a loan; it’s a key to unlock the door to your dreams. It’s crucial to understand the nuances of mortgage types, interest rates, and repayment plans. Fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages each have their merits, depending on your financial circumstances and goals. We work closely with you to find the ideal fit for your unique situation.

Insurance: Safeguarding Your Investment:

Homeowners insurance provides a safety net, shielding you from unexpected events such as fire, theft, or natural disasters. There are other insurances you also need to consider to protect your family this is life insurance, critical illness insurance and income/mortgage protection.

Mortgages and Insurance: A Harmonious Partnership:

Did you know that having a mortgage often makes homeowners insurance a requirement? Lenders want to safeguard their investment, and insurance helps mitigate their risk. Our team will help you navigate this interplay, ensuring that your insurance meets lender requirements while also safeguarding your interests.

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15% 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 15% discount on all planters if you bring this copy of LocalReach with you when buying or ordering planters throughout October 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.

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Our team are friendly, knowledgeable and always happy to help

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The King William pub is a welcoming community and wet-led venue complemented with Sky Sports, a pool table and pub sports teams. On the outskirts of the small Somerset town of Shepton Mallet – this is a traditional and popular local pub.

The King William pub needs an experienced pub operator and avid sports enthusiast who can maximise the fantastic opportunity to put this pub back on the map.

The Kings Head is a beautiful country pub located in the backstreets of Cheddar in Somerset. It has a traditional look and feel, set in a 17th century thatched building with stone walls, open fires, and exposed beams.

This is the perfect opportunity for a Publican who thrives when operating at the heart of the community. You will pride yourself on creating a welcome environment and build long lasting local relationships. You will have an understanding of what makes a great community pub, providing an offer that locals love whilst working hard to bring new guests through the doors.

Simply Sing

Saturday 28th October, 2:30pm at St Mary’s Church, Wedmore. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of music and singing led by ‘Music in Mind’ and ‘Music Matters’. Groups sponsored by Wedmore & Axbridge Community Health Fund. Tickets are FREE and available from Wedmore Village Store and Axbridge Post Office or, you can telephone 01934 732282 (Stella), 852869 (Maureen), to reserve your ticket. Refreshments will be served during the afternoon and donations will be gratefully accepted for Wedmore and Axbridge Community Health Fund. See you there! ‘Music in Mind’ meets fortnightly on Mondays in the Masonic Hall, Wedmore, ‘Music

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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

Matters’ meets alternate Tuesdays in Axbridge Town Hall.Both groups meet at 2:15pm and are for people living with dementia/Alzheimer’s, those with feelings of isolation, and their carers.

Cheddar Country Market

Country Markets are co-operative social enterprises specialising in selling locally sourced high quality homemade food, locally grown seasonal fruit and vegetables, preserves, pickles and chutneys, unique and unusual craft items and plants for the garden and vegetable plot.

Cheddar Country Market is held every Tuesday, 10:00am until 11:30am in the Village Hall, Cheddar. Refreshments available.

Mah-Jong: a beautiful game filling you with joy and curiosity

The Penscot Inn (Shipham) would like to welcome people to join their monthly Mah-Jong group. Whether you’re a novice, experienced Mah-Jong player or someone who would like to learn to play please come along. My hope is that we can make these enjopyable evenings playing a game that originated in the Far East.

First Tuesday of each month: from 7:30pm. Free. Contact details: mark.trenchard53@gmail.com / 07815681580.

Multiple fracture healing reduced from 12 weeks to one month

Paul Furlong of Yeovil usually rides a mountain bike cross country. “Recently, against my better judgement,” he confesses, “I tried jumping in the air on a push bike and went right over the handlebars. My collarbone was shatteredobliterated - my shoulder blade was fractured and a vertebra in my back was broken. I need to remember I’m 50 not 20!

“The hospital said my injuries would need a twelve week recovery period. Terrifying, because I run a tyre fitting company, which obviously involves using arms and upper body. Being out of action that long could bankrupt me.

“Then a cycling friend recommended Laser treatment and I found Matthew Jackson and the Somerset Health Practice. When I first saw Matthew, four days after accident, my arm was in a sling and if I wiggled my fingers, my collar bone would squelch and grind. Matthew treated me and 2 ½ hours later my collarbone felt much more secure. I believe that without the treatment that healing would have taken much longer.

Matthew explains, “I treated Paul with Laser therapy and PEMF, a machine that pulses repairing frequencies into the body without physical contact. He also had sessions in the hyperbaric oxygen chamber with infra-red therapy and Chinese herbs to help the fracture heal fast. All these are proven treatments for fractures.”

“I had three weeks of quite intensive treatment” says Paul, “and one month after the accident, I fitted nine tyres. That’s physical! So a month into the predicted twelve weeks recovery, I’m back to work, earning money again.

“This feels to me like a miracle. Matthew and Becky are genuinely nice people and are achieving phenomenal results, really special. I wholeheartedly recommend the clinic and I’m telling everyone about it!”

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Somerset Health Practice is making a special, exclusive offer to LocalReach readers – A free Ultrasound scan, worth £130.

*Offer open to the first 5 readers to book shockwave sessions, quoting the offer code OVERCOME IT OCTOBER!

Call 01458 860392 before 31st October.

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.

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Badminton on Wednesday Evenings

We run a social badminton club in Winscombe Church Centre (near to the bridge) on Wednesday Evenings from 8:00pm, and are looking for members (preferably over 50). For further details contact Paul 01934 843729 or Mike 01934 842465. Look forward to hearing from you.

Axbridge & District Rotary donate to Charity

Axbridge Rotary were happy to hand over a cheque for £1548.00 to the Freewheelers in recognition of the incredible work they do. They are our charity of the year and with your help we hope to raise even more for the next presentation. Come along and find out how we do that. We meet on the first and third Thursday 7:30pm at the Lamb at Weare. Or contact us: Lesley 07828 153390 or axbridge.rotary@outlook.com

Rural Friends

Every Thursday morning, The Frankie Howerd OBE Trust Community Bus will pick up residents of BS26, FOR FREE, from your home and take you to the Frankie Howerd café in Loxton where you can join others for a chat over tea/coffee, cake or a cooked meal for around an hour before being taken home. The aim is to help people without transport, or who rely on others, to get out and socialise. If you wish to take part in Rural Friends, email frankiehowerds@ btinternet.com or text or phone 07881 630 629.

An Awesome Event in Cheddar Gorge

Cheddar Vale Lions Club held their annual Duck Races on August Bank Holiday Monday. After great care in planning how we sold the Duck Race tickets with an early selling point on our website, we had incredible support from our community and visitors. All our regular visitors and more came out for the spectacle, watching 1,000 ducks come down the river, the cheers were fantastic, the children loved it as always. As per previous years, a major part of the funds raised will be donated to Children’s Hospice SW and the remainder towards our work in the community. We thank everyone for the fantastic support over the years.

Patio/driveway cleaning - jetwashing & sealing

New drives & patios installed (paving/blocks)