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Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost In the Christian world we have just celebrated Pentecost, which is considered the birthday of the church, but more importantly it was the arrival of the promised Holy Spirit to empower the church to be witnesses and to continue the work of Jesus in the world. Just imagine, it has been an emotional rollercoaster ride for the disciples over the last 50 days or so; Their leader, their Messiah had been crucified, all was lost, hope had gone, they had no clue that He would rise again, from devastation to elation as they saw Him standing in front of them again. Over the next 40 days Jesus spent time with them again, talking to them about the Kingdom of God, everything back to normal, or maybe so they thought. Then He left them, He ascended, Jesus rose from the earth and was taken up into the heavens out of sight. It took a couple of angels to wake them from the fixation on the sky, searching for one last glimpse. But Jesus had not left without a promise, that the comforter, truth revealer, the power to witness and testify was coming, He the Holy Spirit was on His way, but they had to wait for Him.

How long did they have to wait? We know, probably about 10 days, but they didn’t know this as they gathered up in the upper room to pray, a band of 120 people of all ages, waiting. What was going through their minds? what were they feeling? What was going to happen next? How were they going to go back to normal?

These are familiar questions, aren’t they? We have been asking these very questions ourselves? In this time of covid, we have been wandering the same things; How long? What’s next? What’s it going to look like going back?

We are in a waiting time, waiting for all restrictions to be lifted, so we can go back to normal. But the thing is, normal was never going to be an option for these gathered individuals, He was coming, the Holy Spirit was on His way, and they would never be the same again. The adventure was about to start, the birth of the church was here, the world was about to be turned upside down by the arrival of the Holy Spirit.

Are you waiting to go back to normal, or going forward into a new supernatural normal, responding to the call of the Holy Spirit who calls us all to follow Jesus into a new supernatural adventure?

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Here at A J Lock Caring Funerals, our professional team are on hand 24 hours a day to help with enquires and arrangements to help your family through a difficult time.

Our team Tony, Sonia, Glen and Gav make sure they arrange funerals to the clients wishes and will go the extra mile to make this difficult time as stress-free as possible.

They are also very experienced and specially trained in every aspect of the funeral services and pride themselves on doing the very best for all the family’s they help.

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Your July Garden

remove weeds from borders and containers.

July is a month to give plenty of TLC to your garden to keep it at its peak. If you are going away (even if ‘away’ this year is a short UK break), it is good to have plans in place so your garden is kept in good condition for your return.

Think about your watering routine. Containers in particular may want regularly watering as warm weather and wind can quickly dry soil

Here, we offer advice on a few gardening jobs you can do this month plus tips from our Hillier experts to keep your garden at its best.

What to Plant Now Our Garden Centres are full of beautiful seasonal plants that can bring instant impact and summer colour, from summer-flowering clematis to delphiniums, dahlias, echinacea and salvias.

This is also a good month to plant early autumnflowering perennials, like Japanese anemone, aster, rudbeckia, sedum plus later-flowering shrubs, such as hardy fuchsia and Hydrangea paniculata varieties. There is still time to plant up hanging baskets for extra summer colour

Hillier tip: Be sure to water newly planted gardens often, particularly in the warmer summer months.

Garden Care Keep weeds at bay with a ‘little and often’ approach; spend a few minutes each week to

Hillier tip: Always make sure you water at the base of the plant so it reaches the roots. When watering, let the water sink down into the soil then repeat two or three times until the water no longer goes down quickly. If you hoe around plants, water will penetrate where it’s needed instead of running off Install a water butt if space allows to collect and recycle rainwater over the coming year On warmer days, open greenhouse vents and doors to keep it cool and ventilated and to prevent disease and fungus problems Lawn Care Regularly mow your lawn. Cutting the grass too short will strip it of vital moisture and nutrients, so if possible, keep your blade setting high.

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Garden View This month – Save water because when only the surface is wet most of the water evaporates or drains away. Also, water only at critical stages like germination, or when you’ve just transplanted young plants with immature root systems, or when fruit is setting such as tomatoes or strawberries.

Bare soil loses moisture quickly through evaporation so mulch, mulch, mulch. Use straw, grass clippings or leaf mould. Mulching has the added benefit of smothering weeds.

A green lawn looks lush, but no-one should be watering a lawn nowadays. Yes it will yellow, but lawns are tough and will green up at the first sign of rain.

I retired my sprinkler system years ago. Sprinklers are wasteful and it’s better to implement targeted watering or even a slow drip-irrigation system. Work with your garden rather than against it. My freedraining lime soil favours plants such as lavenders and other silver-leaved species. If you garden on clay you might choose roses or ribes sanguineum and Malus (crab apples).

Greenhouses can be a major source of water wastage. Never place pots directly on to staging.

Instead use capillary matting or trays to capture run-off and enable plants to access this when needed.

In spite of the somewhat soggy spring water is an increasingly precious resource in the UK. Over the past few decades, rivers, reservoirs, and ground water supplies have become depleted. It’s important to save water where we can.

Most of us have enough space for at least one water butt, and there are slimline versions for smaller plots. Connect them to every available downpipe around your house! Fit guttering to sheds and summer houses to allow even more water collection. Keep the butts covered to prevent leaves falling in and deter mosquitos from breeding.

Bulk up soil with organic matter, such as compost and leaf mould. This improves free-draining soil particularly, but most soil types will benefit. It prevents clay soil baking hard and damaging roots, and on boggy soil it improves drainage and oxygenation. It’s win-win, whatever soil you garden on.

Water during cooler parts of the day. A good soak every few days is better than little and often,

The only time you shouldn’t use rainwater is with seedlings. They are vulnerable a variety of fungal infections called which fall under the catchall phrase, ‘damping off disease’. Tap water only is recommended for seedlings. But once they are potted up, you can switch to harvested rainwater.

‘Grey’ water is water from washing up or washing vegetables, or even bathwater. Collecting it can be a good idea providing you take certain precautions.

There are plenty of tutorials on YouTube to help you make the most of your own grey water. Use rinsing water only or eco products free from phosphates which are harmful to the microflora in the soil.

Bathwater should not be stored for too long and should only be used to water flowers, never edible crops, because of the risk of bacterial growth harmful to humans if ingested.

I hope this has inspired you to save water in your garden this summer.

Happy gardening.

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Appley Ever After A brief history of cider…and a cider cocktail.

Apple trees have been cultivated since around the 5th century AD and cider, or something similar, seems to have been around for almost as long, although sometimes it was known as apple wine.

It was brought to Britain by the Normans in around 1100 AD. Cider was originally a drink for the poor.

Ale was made from malted barley and using grain for alcohol could mean going without bread.

It was drunk instead of water because water at that time was often not safe to drink.

The first settlers in America planted lots of apple trees simply so they could continue to make cider to drink.

Originally it was made by crushing apples in a trough, until John Worlidge produced a special apple-mill in 1676.

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taste. Both are perfect for consumption, chilled, on a warm summer evening.

While a simple cider over ice is hard to beat, a cider sangria can take the drink to another level.

Colourful, cold, fresh and fruity, it’s perfect for sharing with friends on a summer evening.

Pour a bottle of dry white wine into a large jug – Pinot Grigio is perfect.

Add 250ml lemonade, 125ml lime juice, a large handful of mint, and plenty of sliced strawberries, and orange and lime slices.

Chill out for at least 15 minutes so the fruit infuses the drink and vice versa. Just before serving, add loads of ice and two bottles of your favourite cider.

Enjoy!

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Make hay while the sun shines

Although the end of harvest has been celebrated for a very long time, you may be interested to know that the Victorian tradition of Harvest Home celebrations here in Somerset began in East Brent on the 3rd September 1857, inaugurated by archdeacon George Denison, who apparently decided that the end of harvest should be celebrated and recognised as an official holiday. In 1861 the Church of England recognised Harvest Home as a fixture in the Church calendar and the idea soon spread to other villages. It is still an occasion for a knees up in many villages in Somerset although there aren’t so many farmers present as when it started.

Getting the harvest in does, of course, depend on good weather and the expression “make hay while the sun shines” arose as a reminder that the “Dog Days” were coming. The term traditionally refers to the period of hot and humid weather that occurs at the end of July and the beginning of August in the Northern Hemisphere, the Dog referring to Sirius the Dog Star which rises at this time of year. In ancient Greece and Rome, the Dog Days were believed to be a time of drought, bad luck, and unrest, when dogs and men alike would be driven mad by the extreme heat. Today, the phrase doesn’t conjure up such bad imagery but The Old Farmers Almanac (1817) says that “when Sirius takes charge of the weather, he is such an unsteady crazy dog, there is no dependence on him”.

Rainfall at this time was considered in the past to be a bad omen as this verse says: Dog Days bright and clear Indicate a happy year; But when accompanied by rain, For better times, our hopes are vain.

So: Let’s hope for some sunny Dog Days!

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Real Men Wear Sunscreen And hats and sunspecs…oh yes they do. long-sleeved shirt, and long trousers. Baseball caps may be the hat of choice for British men but they don’t provide the necessary protection for the delicate skin on the back of the neck. Choose a ‘Foreign Legion’ style hat instead with cloth that hangs down at the back, or a wide-brimmed Panama. Don’t forget close-fitting wrap-around sunspecs to protect your eyes. Look for sunglasses stamped with BS EN ISO 12312-1 for general use, and BS ISO 12312-3 if you participate regularly in outdoor activities such as running or cycling etc.

Is there anyone who doesn’t know that sunbathing with too little skin protection is dangerous? As well as being painful sunburn can be a prelude to skin cancer later in life. Unfortunately, it seems that men are complacent about sun protection, and die from skin cancer at almost twice the rate of women.

Sunburn is the damage caused to skin by ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Sadly for Brits, UV rays are not blocked by cloud cover so we should always use a sunscreen, even in the absence of blue skies.

And the sun’s rays are strongest between 11am and 3pm, so use this time to take a break in the shade.

Sunburn is not just a holiday problem. Most of us burn when we’re not really aware of being exposed to the sun: a children’s sports day; gardening or walking the dog are all potential sunburn situations.

Australians had a fabulous campaign to counteract the effects of the strong Antipodean sun. Their catchphrase: “Slip, Slop, Slap “, reminds them to slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat. But this year they ran a Sun Smart campaign aimed primarily at men, who often fail to realise the value of sunscreen. Skin cancer can be lethal, but it’s also largely preventable, and most skin cancers can be avoided by using good sun protection.

This year, thanks to COVID-19 we are socialising outdoors more so it’s critical we protect our skin.

The Australian campaign features a dad protecting all the household items he cares about such as the car, decking and the barbeque from the effects of harmful UV. His young son then points out the irony that he’s forgotten to protect his own skin.

The takeaway message is, if you cover something it lasts longer. That applies to your possessions but more importantly it applies to your skin – at any age.

If you know you are going to be exposed to the sun for several hours, wear a wide-brimmed hat, loose

Poor application of sunscreen is a common way to get sunburnt. Areas often overlooked are inside the top of the arms, tops of the ears and at the edges of clothes and swimwear. Apply sunscreen generously and reapply regularly, especially after swimming or exercise. Take extra care with balding heads where the skin is extremely delicate. Use a total sun block or a hat.

Remember, some medicines, including some antibiotics and anti-depressants, can increase the skin’s sensitivity to sunburn. Ask your GP for information if you are concerned.

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Open Water Swimming Seven reasons to start

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01934 312171 water pushes you physically and mentally! You need to build up your stamina and train your body’s cold response. Wetsuits are not only allowed but recommended for beginners because they help keep you warm and improve buoyancy.

Your energy levels will increase - Cold water excites nerves and speeds your heart rate. It’s a natural high!

It’s good if you’re trying to lose weight - Although most open water swimmers are not doing it to lose weight, swimming in cold water requires your body to use more energy to keep you warm. So, you’ll burn fat more efficiently and increase your metabolism, and this will lead to weight loss as part of a calorie-controlled diet.

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It’s physically and mentally challenging Acclimatising to the cold temperatures of the open

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Sounds of Summer 2020 deprived us of concerts and festivals, so get that summer vibe on.

2021 will be the year of the outdoor concert. With masking and social distancing still in place at time of writing many people may still not feel safe to attend indoor venues. But whether your tastes extend to the classics, jazz, pop, or folk there will definitely be an outdoor event to suit your family this summer.

Most outdoor concerts tend to take place in large fields so there’s plenty of room for running around and even outdoor games such as frisbees and football, providing they’re played well away from the main crowd. These are mostly family affairs and providing children are versed in general good manners, and they’re not throwing food or punches, even young children can enjoy them.

Evening concerts are even more special as the day fades and people light candles and lanterns. It can be magical…and we need a bit of magic this year.

If you have young children consider sitting further back to allow more room to stretch out and wander around.

Take small amounts of lots of different foods. Everyone loves nibbles.

Take folding chairs, sunscreen, hats, insect repellent or those citronella candles and lots of rugs.

Comfort is important, especially as the sun disappears.

A flask of hot chocolate will keep everyone happy as the evening air takes on a chill.

Some glowsticks or lanterns will make the event extra special.

Enjoy.

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Scams are rampant. Keep informed and prepared. New free alert service can help.

The UK is suffering from increased numbers of new scams, which often utilise the pandemic in order to manipulate the scam victim into handing over personal information and resulting in their money stolen. An estimated £2m has been lost due to coronavirus scams, according to Action Fraud.

These scams are succeeding because people are caught off guard, so in order to fight back, we need more people informed and prepared. Fortunately, a new free service has been launched to make this easier than ever in order to help in the UK’s fight against fraudsters.

Which? has launched a free scam alert service which aims to keep people informed. Those who sign up will receive regular email alerts as new scams are uncovered, including examples and steps to take in the event money is stolen. This covers all kinds of scams, including dodgy pension schemes, copycat websites, scam cold calls, latest phishing attempts, and more. The service is called Which?

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Prosciutto di Parma Salad with figs and Blue Cheese The simplest and quickest of simple suppers, for eating al fresco on a warm summer’s evening Ingredients: 4 figs, washed and quartered 4 slices Parma ham 60g blue cheese (Dolcelatte if you want authenticity) 2 tbsp chopped basil leaves Handfuls of rocket leaves 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Method: Divide the rocket, figs, ham and cheese between four plates.

Sprinkle with basil leaves and drizzle with oil.

Season to taste and serve immediately with warm crusty ciabatta bread and a glass of Italian Rose.

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Motherhood is never easy. Your life and priorities change suddenly and dramatically. But when being a new mother coincides with pregnancy it throws everything up in the air!

There are many different styles of books for young children, and I know that when mine were both toddlers, one sort of book that was guaranteed to occupy them every time was a spotting book.

We Wear Underpants is this type of book, and the illustrations are wonderful.

Emma and James have been trying for a few years to get pregnant and with several failed IVF attempts they decide to pursue adoption instead.

As the novel starts they are about to board a plane to Russia where they are adopting 10-month-old Yuri, along with a tatty cuddly elephant. However, Emma is in for a shock when she discovers that she is pregnant. In 9 months’, time she will have two under 2s!

Adjusting to life with Yuri is certainly not easy. The book was published in 2006 and there are many familiar moments for anyone who started a family in the ‘noughties’ as Emma turns to all the available parenting books to help her. To make matters worse for Emma she is dealing with a mother who always speaks her mind. Family life is never easy, but it has its moments and is something Emma would never change.

Each page is full of animals wearing … well, the sorts of things that you would NOT expect an animal to wear! From the titular item of underpants to t-shirts, scarves, wellies, and pyjamas. Each page asks the reader to look for a different thing.

Counting candy floss on a page with animals wearing t-shirts at the fair. Finding the stripy scarf and deciding which scarf you would want to wear.

And who is dreaming while wearing pyjamas. The final page asks, ‘What will you wear today?’

A lovely way to get young children thinking about getting dressed – a task that often seems to be low on the list of priorities for a child that age!

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How to look after your precious rug There are many types of rugs, from modern classic contemporary to oriental and antique. These maybe made from wool, cotton, man made fibres or silk. Rugs are wonderful at brightening an otherwise plain room and bringing warmth and colour.

Like all carpets they lose their lustre over time with daily use. Fortunately, with the right care they can redeem their vibrancy even after many years of use. Here are just some simple tips to help you care for your rug: 1. The most important thing you can do is vacuum it weekly. Rugs fill with dust and grit so turn it over and vacuum the back of your rug, this will vibrate all the grit to the surface. Then follow this by vacuuming the face surface. If it is small enough try beating or shaking it as it all helps.

2. Check the label. There is often a label underneath your rug which will tell you what it is made from and may offer cleaning advice. Cotton, Wool and Silk rugs will need very careful cleaning and you may prefer to use a professional specialist rug cleaner.

3. Spots and stains. Accidental spillages are best dealt with whilst they are still wet so blot them with a white terry cloth. Always apply a tamping motion and never rub as it may damage the pile and spread the spillage. Next dampen a cloth with cold water and blot again, but first test in a corner to make sure the colours don’t run. Rugs are often coloured with natural dyes which are not colour-fast.

4. Move your furniture. Heavy furniture can flatten and damage the pile over time. To prevent this, move your furniture a little every few months to even the wear.

5. Keep out of direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can fade the bright colours of your rug, keep away from windows and if that is not possible then rotate the rug so it has an even fade.

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ColourFence Fencing is a unique product, there’s nothing else like it in the UK ColourFence is becoming increasingly popular across the UK with homeowners fed up of losing fences to winter storms and the hassle of replacing them. Equally, timber fences decay rapidly and require regular treatment with paint and chemical cleaners. Unlike standard timber fences, ColourFence is designed to resist harsh weather conditions and will withstand wind gusts of up to 130mph!

The weatherproof and durable ColourFence range has a number of core benefits that appeal to homeowners, it’s guaranteed not to warp, crack, shrink, rot or peel for the next 25 years. When fencing maintenance costs are high, you want an option that is easy, low maintenance and costeffective; and ColourFence is all those things and more, not least the 25-year guarantee. No painting, preserving, repairs or harsh cleaning chemicals, just an occasional hose down to keep it looking as good as new.

There’s a choice of colours available, green, brown, cream and blue – to harmonise and enhance your garden’s design. Choose a trellis in the same shade or contrasting colour. Both sides of the panels are the same colour meaning both you and your neighbour have a stunning fence to look at year after year, helping you build good neighbourly relations. The panels are 2.35 metres wide compared to 1.5 metres wide for standard timber panels (so you need fewer panels like for like) and can be cut on-site to custom fit your garden, whatever the size and the natural contours of your land.

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Olympic Month: Are you a Bronze, Silver or Gold Chef?!

Musings of an OvenGleamer Bronze Medal (and about my level!) cooking is one of life’s simple pleasures and the skill level is simple too. In my eyes you use the microwave and can cope with a pan of boiling water for pasta and potatoes. I have even managed a 3 course meal with my combi-microwave. I cheated with the starter buying ready made prawn cocktails, then cooked a chicken using the grill function that browned the top and heated the ‘steam in a bag’ vegetables to produce a Roast Dinner. For dessert I “pinged” chocolate sponge puddings with chocolate sauce and my meal was complete…simples! But my microwave now needs a clean as it’s covered in chicken bits on the walls –the chicken partly exploded! Oops!

More budding chefs (most of you) come in at least a Silver Medal standard. You’re great at using a hob and an oven with several pans boiling away on the hob top whilst a delicious joint is roasting away in the oven. You are classic multi-tasker with better time–management skills than me. My partner falls in this category – she does a mean Roast Beef, Yorkshire puddings and mountains of vegetables – all cooked to perfection and appearing on the table at the same time. For dessert she produces an apple pie out of oven with creamy custard. She then expects me, a professional oven cleaner, to clean our cooker? Does she not understand that it’s my day off?

Personally I believe the Gold Medal winners are you BBQ cookers! How anyone can produce an array of succulent steaks, juicy sausages and melt in the mouth burgers as well as foil wrapped salmon from just a metal grid over some heat producing fuel, I’ll never know. Then to serve them with a selection of fresh salads and summer cocktails – that skill level is way beyond my reach. My friends manage this Olympian feat without even breaking into a sweat and I can enjoy the fruits of their labours! Then with a messy BBQ they phone me to clean it – fed and paid – Gold Medal for me on that one!

So where do you fit into my medal parade – are you a bronze, silver or gold medal Chef? I promise you a Gold Medal service, call today: Graeme Robertson OvenGleamers on 01934 440032.

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An Open and Shut Case Could a new garage door increase the kerb appeal of your home?

What does your garage door say about your home?

Never thought about it? Perhaps you should. As the housing market picks up and people begin to think about upgrading or downsizing the right garage door can significantly increase the kerb appeal and even the price of your house.

There are two types of garage door: tilt-up and rollup.

Tilt-up garage doors consist of a single panel of material. The door has to be pulled out and then pivoted up so it can slide along the roof of the garage. Roll-up garage doors, on the other hand, are made of a number of horizontal sections which are hinged together for flexibility. Because it rests on rollers, it can be lifted, and rolled into place along the roof of the garage.

Sectional roll-up doors are more expensive as a rule but have certain advantages. Since these doors don’t have to be pulled outwards they are a great option if space on your drive is tight. They also take up less room in the garage since they can be placed higher than a tilt-up door.

Both types of doors are usually made from wood or steel. Wood is generally cheaper, and some people prefer the look. However, just like wooden patio furniture, a wooden door is more easily damaged by the weather and may warp, split, or blister.

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strong, and they are more prone to damage with normal wear and tear.

Remember a garage door will be exposed to everything the weather can throw at it day in and day out, so will need regular maintenance.

Doors should be washed down regularly. Wooden garage doors need to be repainted in alternate years to ensure that the wood stays protected. Steel doors can be painted and treated to an occasional shine with car wax. All moving parts should be lubricated with motor oil whenever the door starts to feel stuck.

Consider…

Remote control - For ease, convenience and even safety you can’t beat a remote-controlled door.

Override - Make sure the remote can be manually overridden in case of power failure. You don’t want the kids, or the dog trapped in there, or even yourself.

Security - Automatic door locking mechanisms are useful.

Safety – This one is my top priority. To ensure that an electric garage door is deemed safe for use, it will have to incorporate at least one sufficient safety feature into its mechanism which will prevent personal injury. Every year children and adults are injured in accidents which involve older style garage doors. New doors should have an automatic reverse function. That way, if the door encounters any object as it is closing it will immediately stop and back-up.

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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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The Cannes Film Festival Tue, 6 Jul 2021 – Sat, 17 Jul 2021

The world’s first ever competitive international film festival was held in Venice in 1932. Initially the festival and its awards was about the national prestige of the participating countries as much as it was about the films.

As World War II approached people noticed that the Venice film awards began to favour countries of the fascist alliance, most notably Germany and Italy.

In 1939 France was a certainty for The Festival’s top prize - with Jean Renoir’s La Grande Illusion. But instead it was awarded jointly to the German film Olympia and the Italian film Luciano Serra, Pilota.

The French were furious and with good reason.

Olympia was produced in association with Joseph Goebbel’s Ministry of Propaganda and the Italian entry was made by Mussolini’s son!

The French withdrew from the competition. The British and American judges resigned citing their anger at the way political dogma and ideology were interfering with artistic appreciation.

Later that year a group of critics and film makers petitioned the French government to hold an alternative international film festival in France.

This festival would promote artistic independence so films could be shown without fear of political repression.

Initially the French government were reticent as they had no wish to offend Mussolini but the group - which included the co-founder of cinema, Louis Lumière - were persuasive and the idea was eventually approved.

Several locations were considered. Officially Cannes won because of its, ‘sunny and enchanting location,’ but it’s widely acknowledged that the real reason was because the City of Cannes agreed to fund a dedicated venue for the festival. And there interrupted only by World War II, and more recently the pandemic of 2020 - it remains.

Today the festival continues to uphold the highest artistic standards. In an industry dominated by ‘the bottom line’ Cannes stays true to its roots.

At the time of writing cinemas are opening their doors again so why not enter into the Cannes spirit and head to your local movie house? Even better pick a film that’s a bit different to your usual choice?

You might be pleasantly surprised.

And if you can’t get to the cinema yet, try renting one of these previous Palme D’Or (the top prize) winners, don your finery, buy in popcorn and champagne, and create a little bit of Cannes in your sitting room.

The Third Man (dir. Carol Reed, 1949) Taxi Driver (dir. Martin Scorsese, 1976) Apocalypse Now (dir. Francis Ford Coppola, 1979) The Piano (dir. Jane Campion, 1993) Pulp Fiction (dir. Quentin Tarantino, 1994) Secrets & Lies (dir. Mike Leigh, 1996) Parasite (dir. Bong Joon-ho, 2019)

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Eat Al Fresco Italian Style The rise of the home pizzeria

During 2020 when we were all forced to stay home during that glorious first spring and summer of the pandemic, outdoor pizza oven sales soared as we all mourned our lost foreign holidays and long lazy sun-soaked lunches. The trend for al fresco Italian cooking shows no sign of letting up in 2021 so what should you look for in a pizza oven?

Both wood fired pizza ovens and traditional BBQs use wood or coal to create fire for cooking on. They also cook similar foods, albeit in different ways.

Wood fired ovens are designed to reach much hotter temperatures than BBQs and retain that heat for longer periods of time – a good wood fired oven reaches up to 400°C or higher, and some will stay hot throughout the day. From quick 3-minute pizzas to slow-cooked meats roasting for a few hours, outdoor ovens can do it all!

It’s tempting to jump on the bandwagon but first consider what you will mostly be cooking and how often.

One of the biggest benefits of a pizza oven is that it can also barbecue grill and smoke food. But if all you want to do is grill a few burgers, you probably won’t want to have to wait for a big pizza oven to heat up!

If your heart still says ‘pizza’ there are a number of options to choose from.

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periods, so is perfect for achieving amateur chef status.

Because they are heavy, they can’t be moved easily, and they require a strong base for support.

They take time to heat up, and you need plenty of practice to get used to the various temperatures you need to cook different foods. These are for the serious al fresco chef.

Portable Pizza Ovens - If you don’t want to fully commit your garden to a huge wood-fired pizza oven, a portable style is a great alternative. You can wheel them to a sunny spot and position them where the smoke won’t billow over your guests.

They are obviously smaller than traditional brick ovens, and don’t retain heat for as long, but they heat up more quickly which is a plus.

Tabletop Pizza Ovens - There are tabletop insulated wood fired pizza ovens available that are lightweight enough to be placed on any nonflammable surface. These compact pizza ovens are perfect for tiny gardens and even balconies and are ready to start cooking in just 25 minutes!

Gas Fired Pizza Oven - If you aren’t a fan of building a wood fire, don’t want to annoy your neighbours with the smoke or just want to have better control over the heat, a gas pizza oven could be the perfect choice. They still feature high performing insulation, but don’t reach such high temperatures and can’t be used to smoke food smoker. A gas oven might also be the choice for you if you prefer a non-smoky, cleaner taste.

Whatever your choice, buona pizza!

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Saturday 3rd July: Liam Ralph Shepherd was born on 26th February 2010 to Kimberley Shepherd in Wiltshire and moved back to Kimberley’s home town Weston-Super-Mare 6 months later and he was raised by his Mum alone. His mum Kimberley did a teaching degree when Liam was younger to provide a good life for him and she became in charge of a pre school after she passed her degree.

It was the two of them since Liam was born and the bond they had was more than any parent and child, they adored each other and spent mostly everyday together, they were best friends and soul mates.

Liam was a keen sportsman and had played football for Banwell Juniors, North Somerset, Worle Village Juniors and then onto Weston Football Academy. Liam supported Manchester City.

Liam had played rugby since the age of 3 at Hornets and then at 4 years old he moved over to Weston Rugby Club where he decided to focus on just rugby over football, so he could become a Bristol Bears player when he was older as he supported them and would watch them regularly.

Liam used to do a lot of running and take part in the weekly runs and the prom runs. Liam adored animals especially dogs and killer whales. Liam was a keen gamer, enjoyed playing Fifa and Fortnite on his Xbox, liked watching YouTube and doing Tik Toks videos. Liam was an excellent singer and dancer and was always the life and soul of a party.

On Tuesday 23rd March 2021, Liam’s mum had gone into his room to wake him up for school and found him dead in his bed, Liam had died unexpectantly in his sleep aged 11 years old.

Leaving his Mum, family and friends utterly devastated and heartbroken.

With this, they have started The Liam Shepherd Sports Memorabilia Auction Facebook page.

Basically, there will be items on there from teams across the country that we have secured from Bristol City, up to Tottenham Hotspur (and yes Kane is on it). Please give it a like and follow as new stuff is being added daily, and if there is something you like bid on it. You will have up to the 3rd July to be the highest bidder. www.facebook.com/ LiamShepherdSportMemorabiliaAuction

First Thursday of every month: The Club meets on the first Thursday of every month in the Somerset Suite of Weston Football Club, WSM, BS24 9AA at 7.30 -10.00pm. Top Artists entertain us using today’s state of the art instruments. They play music from shows, musicals, films the big band era, 1960’s and more. Entry fee is £7.00 at the door with free parking. During a thirty-minute interval, there is a licensed bar, food and tea & coffee available.

For more information, please visit the websites www.westonorganclub.20m.com, www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/weston or call Jo (Chairman) on 01934 812759 Next Concert July 1st: Byron Jones B.E.M

Cosplay Creator Sessions Sunday 4th July: Plan, create, get advice and help, meet new people, and come up with the most awesome costumes ever! Stars of Time Film and Comic Con is heading back to the Tropicana on the 29th and 30th August 2021. To get you all geared up and ready, we are hosting some cosplay costume creation sessions. We will have glue guns, sewing machines, etc, on hand for you to use, and we have teamed up with the Community Scrapstore North Somerset so that you can access all their wonderful scrap for you cosplay creations.

Contact thegamesroom@thestableweston.com or call 01934 315305.

Bridge Club Thursday 8th July: We have had a lot of enquiries about a Bridge Club, so we thought we would give it a try. We can all learn how to play together and perhaps some old hats will join us to show us how it’s done. These are free to attend sessions. Please drop us a quick message if you would like to attend so that we have an idea of numbers. thegamesroom@thestableweston.com 01934 315305.

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Board Game Designer Meet-Up Thursday 29th July: Pop in, say hi and meet other board game folk with a passion for inventing something new! No need to book . The Stables, 129 High Street, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1HN

sing many different but well known songs. We always welcome new members, so if there are any ladies out there who love to sing, while having fun and making great friends, please contact Sue on 01934 642806, or Stephen on 07889 015681, or find us on Facebook or online www. wavesofharmony.co.uk

Weston American Car Cruise Tuesdays: Weston American and Custom car Cruise meet the last Tuesday of the month, 7pm at The Tropicana, Marine Parade, Weston- Super-Mare, BS23 1BE. 8PM Cruise the seafront to Fins Diner, Wickes Car Park, Weston Super Mare, BS23 3YZ. Contact us through our Facebook page “Weston Custom and American Car and Motorcycle Cruise”. or email: bikertrashuk@ outlook.com

Waves of Harmony Choir Tuesdays: Waves of Harmony are a four-part, a cappella female chorus, and meet every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm, and

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Weston-Super-Mare AFC Academy Under 6’s Fridays: TRAIN FOR FREE. Come and Join us 5-6pm every Friday. For more information please contact foundation.phase@wsmafc.co.uk

Respite Care Day Centre Fridays: I currently run a day centre on a Friday from 11-2pm at The Stables, Wadham Street. I have been running this day centre for the last 4 years.

The day centre provides respite care for people who need time out from looking after a loved one or just companionship for lone people. A hot 2 course lunch is provided. We play various games, quizzes, bingo and read the daily newspapers. All drinks included. £30 per session. For more information call Nikki on 07879018384 or 01934 429519 or email nikkidight@gmail.com

Games Room The Stable Games Room is the brand-new board game café in Weston-Super-Mare.

We have spruced up the old Market House pub, opposite the Playhouse Theatre, and turned it into a friendly, welcoming space for all those who love gaming.

If you just want to pop in for a drink, coffee, bite to eat, that’s fine too. Everyone is welcome! We have lots of clubs and events you can attend each month.

Contact thegamesroom@thestableweston.com or call 01934 315305.

A Proper Geeky Quiz Night Don your thinking caps and chunky spectacles for an evening of quizzing covering Board Games, Music, Film and TV, Retro Cartoons, Video Games and a good old fashioned picture round. PLUS our

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David Matthews is walking 6,000 miles visiting all 201 branches of the Samaritans in the UK. Weston was branch number 127 on his mammoth route and he has walked almost nine million steps so far.

WSM Badminton Club

David, who has been a Samaritans volunteer for 12 years is raising money for the charity as well as raising awareness about Samaritans and mental health issues.

WSM Open Badminton Club returned to play post lockdown on the 18th May. The club is now operating in a covid compliant way and is always looking to recruit new members. There are no membership fees or commitment required. The club is open to all ages, abilities, incomes, genders, and fitness levels. We operate at many venues across WSM on multiple weekday evenings. The club which is widely sponsored by local business is now five years old and has grown to become the fourth biggest badminton club in the country. Contact Paul on predwards@hotmail.co.uk for more information.

Weston-Super-Mare AFC Weston-Super-Mare AFC are pleased and proud to announce that our season ticket and match day entry prices will remain the same as last season, with our season tickets on sale now. Speaking about their 2021/22 prices, Operations Director, Neil Keeling, said: “It was an easy decision to keep season ticket and match day prices the same for the new season 2021/22.

“You, our fans, have shown unwavering support in what has been a tough and challenging time for all of us over the last 12 months. We hope this goes a long way in repaying your faith in us.” Visit westonsmareafc.co.uk to purchase your ticket.

Samaritans welcome epic walker

He set off from Doncaster two years ago hoping to complete his challenge in two years. With the pandemic interrupting his plans he had to take a break, but is now back on the road on his Listening Walk and hopes to complete it by the end of 2021.

Weston branch member John said: “ It was great to meet David and cheer him on his way. He is doing a fantastic job promoting the work of Samaritans as he walks the length and breadth of the UK.” The Weston super Mare and North Somerset branch of the charity is currently looking for new volunteers to join its team of listeners. If you are interested in learning more about how to help the charity which gives emotional support to the vulnerable and those in distress, contact WestonSuperMare.

Recruitment@Samaritans.org or visit www. samaritans.org/volunteer • Anyone can contact Samaritans free any time from any phone on 116 123, even on a mobile without credit. This number won’t show up on your phone bill. Or you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit www.samaritans.org For more information please contact Helen Penhall, publicity officer, Weston super Mare and North Somerset Samaritans: 07795 418835.

Running Club Weston Whippets are back and we are so pleased to be out running again! At Weston Whippets we offer a wide range of inclusive running activities including distance, trail and a variety of progressional running courses. Last month we also launched the clubs first Funetics session, suitable for children 4 - 11 years old who want to start their athletic journey.

If you’re interested in finding out more please visit our Facebook page @WestonWhippets or email us at westonwhippetsrc@gmail.com. We welcome Volunteers from Weston super Mare and North anyone, so grab your trainers and get running with Somerset Samaritans have welcomed a special us! visitor to the branch. www.localreach.co.uk | 27

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St Margaret’s Hospice Care Great Somerset G&T Party

Join us this year and host your very own Great Somerset G&T Party to raise funds for patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness. your own..

As lockdown measures are steadily being relaxed, people are slowly being able to enjoy time with friends and family while social distancing. St Margaret’s Hospice Care is asking you to raise a glass or a mug to help continue supporting patients and their families.

Whether you’re a gin-lover or tee-total you can host a party with friends, families, colleagues, or neighbours in the comfort of your garden or host ou love gin or tea, you can join us a virtual party to allow more people to attend – hosting your very own G&T party please remember to follow the Government e funds forbut your local hospice! guidance at all times and please drink responsibly. ur FREE fundraising pack by searching

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party you can request a free fundraising pack complete with a poster, recipe card, banner, and cardboard collection box – by visiting our website www.st-margarets-hospice. org.uk/great-gt-party ow the latest UK Government guidance surrounding

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A family day ticket for Haynes International Motor Museum, worth £54!

2 tickets to Glastonbury Calling 2021, worth £40!

A family ticket for Children’s World & Paddington Farm Trust’s Family Festival, worth £30!

(With many thanks to Ian Liversidge and Haynes Motor Museum for their generosity.)

Prickles Hedgehog Rescue Prickles Hedgehog Rescue appeals to gardeners not to use slug pellets or pesticides. Please also raise any netting 6 inches above the ground and check borders before strimming in case a female is nesting. If possible, please put out fresh water and cat meat in jelly to support feed. If a hedgehog is seen out in the day, call Prickles for advice. This may be an animal needing attention or it could just be a lactating female taking a break from the babies. For advice call 07806 744772.

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times whilst participating in this campaign.

The Great Somerset G & T party is a year-long campaign so there’s ample opportunity to organise your party at a time and place to suit you. You could invite your family round for a gin and tonic, have a cuppa with your neighbours, host a gin-themed afternoon tea or organise a work gin night – the choice is yours!

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We hope that the Great Somerset G&T Party will inspire people to host their own special social events and raise much needed funds to help us continue to care for people across the county facing a life-limiting illness.

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Message from the RNLI – keep safe at the coast this summer An RNLI Study indicates that millions more people in the UK and Ireland are planning to visit the coast this summer with “staycations” on the rise as a result of Covid-19 and overseas travel restrictions so that our beaches will be busier than ever. This year there will be RNLI Lifeguards at around 250 beaches across UK including many with extended duty date coverage.

The RNLI encourages people to visit and use lifeguarded beaches, to practise floating, and to keep a phone with them to call 999 or 112 in an emergency and ask for the Coastguard. A full list of beaches covered by RNLI lifeguards may be found on the RNLI website rnli.org under “Your nearest RNLI Lifeguarded Beach”. More information may be found in the RNLI “Respect the Water” leaflets.

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New Arts and Tourism alliance

Our Somerset community has told us that they would love to take part in, and help with, a youthled performance and arts based project.

Somerset Art Works and Visit Somerset have announced a collaboration that will increase exposure for the county’s artistic talent and stimulate increased business from visitors.

Please tell us whether you would like to take part and how you might like to be involved by completing this 3 minute survey. www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CWCCsurvey2 Please do ask your teenagers, children, friends and colleagues to take part too. Thank you! Everyone 28 | www.localreach.co.uk

Participants in this autumn’s Somerset Open Studios will benefit from having individual membership listings on the Visit Somerset website. Open Studios will run from 18th September until 3rd October and is a continuation from the 2020 online version. somersetartworks.org.uk

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