LocalReach Weston-super-Mare July 2024

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We take non deliveries very seriously and in the event of a non delivery being reported to us we follow the Royal Mail’s complaint procedure.

If you are not getting your monthly copy by the end of the first week of any month please send us an email to royalmail@localreach.co.uk with the full address of the non delivery and we will ask Royal Mail to investigate and report back.

Garden View – Fancy foliage

We all love flowers. They’re what gardening is all about and the fact that they’re relatively short-lived makes them extra-special.

But my garden can’t survive on flowers alone. It needs to look attractive all year round. This is where friendly foliage plants come in to their own.

Many non-evergreen plants have beautiful showy foliage between April and November, and we’d be mad not to take full advantage of it.

Rodgersia pinnata is an excellent example. It has huge, attractive bronze, leathery leaves which are almost sculptural in appearance. As a bonus it sends up feathery cream flowers in the summer.

It like soil which doesn’t dry out so a pebble mulch will work brilliantly, and it complements the plant.

Hostas have truly beautiful leaves, but I’ve tried and failed with them on many occasions because my garden is home to a race of hosta-chomping super slugs. I’ve had some success with the variety “Frances Williams” which is less prone to attack though I still need to go on slug patrol every evening! Mostly though, I now plant them in pots armed with copper rings. Slugs hate copper and my hostas can grow (mostly) unmolested.

Hostas do like a moist soil so if yours is on the dry side work in plenty of compost or manure at planting time and mulch well...preferably with something sharp to act as a deterrent to the slimy brigade.

I have had much more success with ferns. They are the most useful plant for shade. My favourite is the ostrich-plume fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris. Plant them under trees and shrubs and watch the stunning lime-green foliage unfold each spring.

New Zealand flax, Phormium tenax has bold, dramatic fountains of spiky purple foliage is my absolute favourite foliage plant. It isn’t frost-hardy, so during extended sub-zero temperatures it will need protecting. If you’re concerned, choose the much hardier green variety…but honestly, the purple on is worth the risk.

Many people overlook grasses when they think about foliage but there are some seriously attractive varieties. Try Miscanthus sinensis “Zebrinus.” The leaves look like green ribbons, striped with yellow and reach chest height. Cut it down to ground level each February.

Finally, if you have the space, for a real ‘in-yourface’ fancy foliage try the golden-leaved Catalpa bignonioides “Aurea.” Grow it as a large bush. Prune each stem back to a sprouting bud around kneeheight each spring and mulch with manure at the same time. Now that’s really fancy foliage.

By Rachael Leverton

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We are on a mission to protect our customers from hackers, scams and viruses

As technology advances, so do the tactics of scammers and hackers. We are witnessing a sharp increase in the creation of new, deceptive, scam techniques and infections, that we suspect are both designed and manufactured with the help of AI tools – artificial intelligence – to make them leaps and bounds more convincing than ever seen before. Increasing numbers of people are being scammed because it is now harder than ever to know what is and isn’t genuine.

Therefore, we our redoubling our efforts to strengthen the protection of equipment for our customers. The techniques we use to keep our customers safe have continuously evolved over the years to defend against threats as they emerge, and we offer and encourage a straightforward home visit whereby we can review existing equipment and offer help and advice as to what should be strengthened to stave off scammers and infections.

Often, upon attending a customer for unrelated reasons, we realize the customer was scammed, or is infected, despite them having not realised it themselves – often relying on big name anti-virus, that doesn’t always do the job. The most common in recent months is a well-hidden infection that permits scammers to watch the screen in secret. This is often forgotten – that being scammed doesn’t always involve even knowing that it happened. So, with both prevention and dis-infection in mind, we do encourage those unsure about the concreteness of their online security to book us in for a review, at your home or place or work.

Neil Buzzard, Director, Computer Problem Solutions Ltd.

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Hard of Hearing Social Group. New members welcome on 1st July

The Hard of Hearing Social Group meets generally on the 1st Monday of each month, 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Vision North Somerset, Neva Road, Weston-super-Mare BS231YD.

If you have a hearing impairment, come along and socialise, swap tips and strategies, attend day trips and activities. Cost £4 including tea, coffee, cake /biscuits. Come along. We look forward to seeing you.

Weston-Super-Mare Music Appreciation Society - Our 45th Anniversary Year!

Our next meetings are on July 3rd & 31st and then August 21st. 2:15pm for a 2:30pm start with tea/coffee provided during the interval. We have presentations given by professional speakers and our own members. Come and join a friendly group of people with a shared interest in a wide range of recorded music. We meet at Milton Methodist Church, 2 Milton Hill, Weston-SuperMare BS22 9RA. (The hall is behind the church). For more details email: simonrawlings9@gmail. com or call/text Simon on 07971474968.

Visit our website at: www.thefrms.co.uk/ affprogs/wsm_home.htm

Only Fools and Horses/80’s evening, Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare, Friday 5th July

Join us on Friday 5th July at the Tropicana for an evening of Only Fools and Horses fun combined with 80’s music. There will be an auction, raffle, bar, music, DelBoy style market and OFAH props including a fall through bar and chandelier. Tickets are £15 which includes food and one drink. All monies raised are for Donate for Defib WSM Project. Dig out your leg warmers or come as your favourite character. Prizes for the best fancy dress. Strictly over 18’s.

Please contact Michelle at mlh1968@sky.com for details.

Dont be a “plonker”. You know it makes sense!

Summer fete warm welcome

You will be sure of a warm welcome at our Summer Fete in our old and beautiful Church hall in the centre of town - Emmanuel Church, Oxford Street. This will be held on Saturday 6th July from 10:30am until 2:00pm. Delicious lunches will be served.

People of all ages and walks of life can come together for a meet-up of friends and to make new friends.

There will be lovely homemade cakes available and a sale of other goodies including books.

Contact Dina 01934625994

July Events

The Friends Of The Playhouse hold their Saturday Coffee Mornings 10:00am to 11:30am at the High Street Theatre .Hot and Cold Drinks and Biscuits are on sale The coffee mornings are open to members and non members

Saturday 6th July: The monthly raffle to win 2 tickets to a show of your choice (to be taken within 3 months).

Wednesday 17th July: 2:00pm Summer Time Of Your Life Disco.

Saturday 20th July: General Knowledge Quiz Only £1 per person to enter.

Saturday 27th July: The Quarterly Millenium Draw.

Caprione Community Choir Presents World Premier of Brand New Musical

The World Premier of a new musical, “Mary the Mother” (of Jesus) will take place at Clarence Park Baptist Church, on 6th July at 6:30pm. Lyrics by Peter Perrin and music by Angela Lavelle, both of Weston-super-Mare.

Caprione and the choir of St Mary’s Church, Hutton and friends from far and near, make up the choir, with soloists, dancers and drama.

Admission is free, with a retiring collection for Weston Foodbank.

The performance, including a refreshment break, will last about 90 minutes.

Further details on 01934 625788, or caprionecommunitychoir@cpbc.co.uk

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Celebrating a Year of Exceptional Hearing Care at Meadows & Wood

‘Hello’ to our friends, from Claire, Emma, Toby and, of course, Charlie the dog, at Meadows & Wood Hearing Care.

It’s been a year since we first opened the doors at our hearing clinic in Worle, with the support of John Penrose MP and Mayor of Weston-Super-Mare, Cllr Ciaran Cronnelly. Since then, our clinics have gone from strength to strength, thanks to the support and trust of our lovely clients.

At Meadows & Wood, we are dedicated to helping clients rediscover great hearing. Our clinics offer purpose-built soundproof consulting rooms to ensure we can accurately test your hearing. We also offer state-of-the-art hearing solutions and devices, tinnitus care, and wax removal.

Over the past year, we have thoroughly enjoyed welcoming many clients into the clinic and being part of their hearing journey. We are committed to delivering exceptional hearing advice and aftercare solutions. To mark this, Meadows & Wood has been specially selected to offer advanced hearing aid tech that is only available to the very best audiology clinics. This allows us to design bespoke hearing devices that are tailored to your lifestyle, help you reconnect with loved ones and enjoy life’s precious moments. We look forward to introducing you to the latest technology for many years to come.

Don’t let hearing loss affect your valuable moments. If you or your loved one need hearing advice, we are here for you. Meadows & Wood is North Somerset’s only full time, fully independent audiology and tinnitus treatment clinic, with multiple clinics across North Somerset. We invite you to book a consultation with one of our expert audiologists using the contact details below.

Monday-Sing-a-Long

St Jude’s Hall at St Peter’s Church, Milton. 2:00pm - 3:45pm. 8th July and 22nd July. We then have a break in August before restarting in September. The Music Group for Non-Choir singers. All you need is a sense of humour and joy in singing along to music of the 60’s and 70’s Mostly but sprinkled with even more Golden oldies or today’s music scene! No membership fees, just a donation of around £2 towards hire costs and refreshments.

Disability friendly. Tel: Pam 07776307097 or Jo 07739537489

Parish Records

At the next meeting of Weston-sMare & District Family History Society on 10th July, 2:30pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Baytree Road, we take a look at the origins & development of Parish records (births marriages & deaths), after there will be a Family History & DNA question and answer session. Members £1.50, guest’s £2 which includes tea/coffee & biscuits. We also offer free family history advise at Weston Library 2:30pm3:30pm on the first Saturday of the month.

Pop Up Fabric and Coffee shop

We’re holding a pop up fabric shop when Mark Pickles will be bringing lots of quilting fabrics, wadding and haberdashery. Sewing machine servicing available - phone 01225 482413 to book a slot - and we’ll be serving homemade cakes, light lunches and cream teas in aid of Freewheelers.

It’s at Greenways Farm, 2 Lyefield Road, Worle BS22 9NX on Saturday 13th July from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Contact thethursdaygirls@gmail.com or phone Heather on 07967527455 for more details.

Are you interested in piecing and quilting?

We are Weston Quilters a lively group of people of all abilities who enjoy patchwork and quilting. We usually meet on the first Monday of each month at the Hundred Academy, Beaufighter Road, Weston super Mare BS24 8EE. Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. There are guest speakers during the year and the opportunity to buy from our invited traders. Guest entrance £5. Please go to our Facebook for more information.

Make every millisecond count for your business’s website

Imagine your website greeting visitors with the same warmth and firmness as a handshake. That’s the kind of first impression you want to make in the digital world, where Google’s research indicates you have a mere 50 milliseconds to shine. Blink, and the moment’s gone.

But here’s the good news: a website that’s quick to load, easy to navigate, and pleasing to the eye can make that fraction of a second count. It’s about creating an online space that radiates trust and professionalism from the very first glance.

At Digi Soci, we’re all about making those milliseconds work in your favour. With years of experience tucked under our belts, we’re the go-to local marketing gurus in Somerset. We believe in keeping things simple, setting achievable goals, and then smashing them, rather than overwhelming you with technical jargon.

Our mission is clear: to ensure your business is represented accurately and memorably. We’re here to make sure your existing and future customers carry a lasting image of your brand. And we achieve this by maximizing every penny of your marketing budget to deliver results that you can see and feel.

So, why not give us a ring or drop by our website? Let us show you how we turn brief digital encounters into lasting business relationships. Call us on 01934 268061 or head over to www.digisoci.co.uk/contact-us/ to get the ball rolling.

Let’s create a website that not only meets expectations but exceeds them, making every millisecond — and every visitor — count.

We Make All Sorts

The Society holds its meetings at the ‘Ebdon Arms’, Lilac Way, Wick St. Lawrence, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 9WE, from 7:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The Society also holds an all day ‘model-in’ at The Helicopter Museum one Sunday each month. Modellers are welcome to either meeting, regardless of age or experience.

The Society will be holding its annual Model Show at the Helicopter Museum on Sunday 14th July, for admission see the Museum website.

For further information contact David Pye on 01934 844927, or visit our website www.nsmsworld.com

Weston-super-Mare local Macular Society group - Next meeting date Wednesday 17th July

The local Weston-super-Mare Macular Society Group covering Weston super Mare, Clevedon, Winscombe and surrounding areas meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 10:30am to 12:30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall Baytree Road Westonsuper-Mare BS22 8HG.

The group is for anyone affected by central vision loss AMD wet or dry. As well as swapping experiences and advice there are talks offering advice on appliances and by professionals such as Vision North Somerset, or RNIB.

Friends and family welcome. Cost £3 including refreshments.

Further information contact Jo 07947 373 244.

Extravaganza II back by popular demand!

Join us at All Saints’ church, BS23 2NL, on Saturday 20th July at 3:00pm for an entirely FREE entry concert, when the many superb talents of Weston Choral society members will entertain and delight you! Extravaganza II is a cornucopia of musical delights- some singing, some instrumental pieces - folk, classical, a glorious mix. And even a penny whistle!

There’ll be a fabulous raffle as well and refreshments afterwards.

We look forward to giving you a warm welcome!

Shower, walk-in bath, or wet room? We can help you decide

Choosing a new bathroom involves understanding your bathing needs but there are various options to consider when deciding to alter your bathroom. One option is to replace your bath with a low-level shower, this is suited to those with limited mobility. Slip-resistant shower trays, accessories, and grab rails are also available to provide further safety. However, some people still prefer having a bath to a shower so this is when we would recommend a walk-in bath. These are available in various sizes and come with moulded seats and some even have jacuzzi functions.

The third option is a wet room which eliminates obstacles with slip-resistant flooring making them ideal for wheelchair users and caregivers. It can be overwhelming knowing which solution to choose but at AHM Installations, we have a friendly team of home surveyors who will visit you at home to discuss your bathing needs. We provide FREE quotations and visuals of how your new bathroom could look.

Call now 01934 805862 to request a brochure or to find out more.

5-year Guarantees on selected Bosch appliances

These days you can go online and buy almost anything. But it can be a minefield when you want advice. Many websites will compare products, but quite often manufacturers pay for the privilege! So, you will find loads of different advice, and you just don’t know what to do! That’s where we can offer independent advice using our years of experience and knowledge. You can rely on us to be honest and to help you make a great choice.

At the moment Bosch are offering a 5 year parts and labour guarantee on selected appliances. They are smart, with exceptional performance and energy efficiency. We like them because they are also very user friendly, and you don’t end up getting confused with loads of programs or applications. Yet you will find all that you need and can select your model accordingly.

Our prices are always competitive, and we try to keep things simple. We won’t trick you with an unbelievable price then add each charge from the delivery, through installation and to recycling - so when you get to the end of the order you are paying a lot more than you started with. And of course, you get our 5-Star ***** service as standard!

So, if you are considering a new appliance give us a call and we can talk to you without obligation.

And of course, we are happy to offer our repairs service for washing machines, washer dryers, tumble dryers, dishwashers, electric cookers, ovens and hobs and integrated appliances. You can call us or send us an email straight from our website, talking of which, watch out for our new website which will be going live soon.

and repair washing machines, washer dryers, tumble dryers, dishwashers, ovens, hobs and hoods, cookers, fridges and freezers.

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Weston Hospicecare’s Summer Spectacular Fayre

Get ready for an incredible time at our Summer Fayre in aid of Weston Hospicecare, Saturday 27th July!

Happening at Hornet RFA, BS22 8LY from 10:30am. We will have Live music, kids entertainment, inflatables, and an array of stalls for the family! Kickstart the school holiday with your little ones while supporting your local hospice. So mark the calendars and get ready for an day of fun and laughter. Free entry too!

We also have special guests Bluey and Bingo joining us for photo opportunities and and games.

Wedmore 40/30 charity cycle event returns on Sunday 1st September

Registrations are now open for the Wedmore 40/30 that brings a burst of colour to the Wedmore roads in September. The annual cycle challenge sees cycling enthusiasts take on a breath-taking 30, 40 or 70 mile course across the spectacular Mendip Hills and Somerset levels, with a fun, family-friendly 12 mile course also available.

Organised by a group of cyclists from Wedmore together with Weston Hospicecare, the event raises funds for the hospice with a share of the registration fee also going to St Mary’s Church, Wedmore.

More info: www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/events/

Fibromyalgia Support Group

We are a group of people who are living with Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions who meet regularly to support each other. We meet on Monday afternoons for Tai Chi and Crafts, plus for coffee in Nuffield (Weston) on Thursday mornings. Meetings are a mix of speakers, chat and information. We have a weekly hydrotherapy group and organize trips and meals out plus interest groups as required. For more information, call Val 07411989478 or Jules 07840189641; email wsmfibro@gmail.com

Day Centre Every Tuesday In Milton

Respite Care

Day centre every Tuesday in Milton. 10:00am

- 1:30pm. Perfect respite care for carers or companionship for lone people. Dementia care. Entertainment. Games. Newspapers. Fully insured qualified staff. Dbs checked. Please contact NIKKI on 07879018384 for further information and costs.

U3a Weston-super-Mare.

Are you looking for somewhere to go in your spare time?

Have you considered joining our local u3a?

We have over 30 groups who meet either weekly, monthly or bi-monthly. Everyone’s favourite are the day trips to famous and beautiful destinations or weekend holidays.

Come along to our Tuesday coffee mornings from 10:00am to 11:15am in the Friends Meeting House in Weston High Street. You can join for just £12 a year and find out how much fun and friendship you can hear about.

We look forward to meeting you.

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

The Shipham Inn (Somerset - BS25 1TW) would like to welcome new members to join their regular Mah-Jong Group. Whether you’re a novice, experienced Mah-Jong player or someone who would like to learn to play a warm welcome awaits. My hope is that we can make these enjoyable, social evenings playing a game that originated in the Far East.

1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month: 7:30pm start. Free.

Contact: mark.trenchard53@gmail.com or phone / text 07815681580.

Adult Badminton Club, good standard of play

A badminton club for adults of a good standard, not beginners, but equally, not competitive club players. Tuesday evenings 8:15pm - 9:45pm at Broadoak School, Devonshire Road. No uniform, but a friendly club who would welcome some new players. Restart in September, but email joycerudall@hotmail.com if you would like to come and see if the club is right for you.

Coffee Church Every Wednesday 11.00am, St Saviour’s Hall

Everyone is welcome. A safe space in which to have a chat and coffee, cake or biscuit, within a Christian context. It’s on Locking Road, Westonsuper-Mare, BS23 3EN, private car park. Ring us on 01934 415379 or check out our website www. allsaintswsm.org

Weston Walking Group. Still Walking after 50 years

The group started weekly walks in 1974 and although the membership has changed, the walks are as interesting and enjoyable as ever. We walk on Wednesdays and Saturdays in all parts of Somerset. Why not come and join us, enjoying fresh air, excellent views and friendly company. Visit our website www.westonwalkinggroup. co.uk or phone Barbara 07934 197780 / 01934 624138 to check where the next walk is, and come and join us. You will be very welcome.

Sprichst du Deutsch? Do you know any German speakers?

We are a friendly group of German speakers who

meet up once a month. We usually meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Stable Games room at 7:00pm (this date could change though, so please check our Facebook Group “German speaking group (Stammtisch) in Weston”).

It’s not a lesson as such, but all levels are welcome - we chat about all kinds of things in German. Hoffentlich bis bald! Sarah.

It’s Woodturning time again! If you are interested read on

We are Weston Woodturning Circle and we meet at the Football Club in Winterstoke Road BS22 9AA every Third Thursday from 7:00pm until 9:30pm. At the July meeting we are lucky to have a demonstration by Colwin Way who is an internationally renounced Woodturner. We welcome all who are interested in woodturning and can promise you a very warm welcome.

If you decide to become a club member we can offer free tuition and some loan equipment and remember, your first two meeting are free of charge.

Happy Balance…

Supporting your busy life

We are passionate about re-cycling, re-housing and re-using items, working with many local charities we distribute your unwanted items on your behalf. We always offer a FREE 1hour consultation to introduce ourselves and to discuss how we can help you.

Our clients know that allocating time to work alongside Happy Balance provides the impetus they need to make a start. Through experience we understand the importance of working with you at your pace, listening to you and helping you put into action what you want to achieve.

These are all scenarios from clients we have worked with:

• ‘I don’t want to leave it for the kids to sort’ – Feeling mindful that you need to get your home in order? You don’t want the family having to sort through everything when you are gone? We will work with you to streamline your home, recycle unwanted items and organise belongings you may wish to distribute to family and friends

• My partner/parent has died – You’re not only dealing with grief but also thinking about how you clear the house? We are NOT house clearance. We work with you sensitively, practically and confidentially to organise their affairs and clear the house for sale or other

• I am embarrassed – It’s all got on top of me and I just feel overwhelmed – Are you buying too many items, storing them away and feeling like you may be hoarding? Claire and SJ are non judgemental and through experience can help you declutter and regain control

• I’m moving and need to downsize – I can’t physically or emotionally cope with my move and I need help. We are hands-on in preparing your belongings ensuring that when your removal firm comes to move you that you have already sorted through, de-cluttered and made sure all your items, big and small will fit into your new home giving you peace of mind.

• ‘Our family space isn’t working for us’ –Who can help us? Happy Balance will give you guidance, ideas and hands on support to make the changes to make your home a living space and not a storage space

Tai Chi returns to Kewstoke with Age UK Somerset

Local charity, Age UK Somerset, have brought back their Tai Chi class to Kewstoke. Now held every Thursday at 2:30pm, at Kewstoke Village Hall, Crookes Lane, BS22 9XB, you can join this friendly class - £6/week.

Specially designed for people over 55, the sessions are fun and can improve your balance, strength and flexibility. QiGong, pronounced ‘chee gung’, is a form of Tai Chi that is beneficial to both physical and mental wellbeing, consisting of 18 easy-to-learn gentle movements.

Contact 01823 345624, ageingwell@ageuksomerset.org.uk for more information.

Free play sessions for the whole community, every Saturday!!

ParkPlay is 90 minutes of free community play, every Saturday, for everyone. Make friends, have fun, get moving!

9:30am - Castle Batch Park, Bishop Avenue, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 7PQ

10:30am at Cherry Avenue Playground in Clevedon, BS21 6DX

Look out for the ParkPlay flag, we’ll be there – rain or shine.

If you can, please register before you come along: park-play.com/register/ (you only need to this once)

Find out more about ParkPlay here: www. betterhealthns.co.uk/information/parkplay/

Companionship through socialising and sharing experiences with likeminded people

Street Branch Royal Naval Association covers all areas of Somerset and meets monthly in the Wessex Hotel, 15 High St. Street, Somerset BA16 0EF.

Current and ex RN, RM, WRNS, RFA, Reserves and Commonwealth personnel are welcome. Associate membership is also available to relatives of current and former serving personnel, Sea/Marine Cadet staff and civilians. Monthly

meetings include a raffle and end with the option of staying for lunch at the hotel.

Contact Chairman Mike Jayes, Tel: 07805 516946, Email: streetrnachair@gmail.com for details of the next meeting.

Free support to live a healthier life

Healthy Lifestyles Advisors are here to support you with getting active, eating well, losing weight and stopping smoking. Available to anyone aged 18 and over who lives in Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding villages

Our friendly team will work together with you for 12 weeks to find ways you can reach your healthy lifestyles goals. It can be face to face at the Town Hall, over the phone or via video call.

Call: 01934 427 661, email: healthylifestyles@n-somerset.gov.uk, or visit our website to find out more and refer yourself today! www.betterhealthns.co.uk

Looking for something new? Try Weston 60+ Social Singles Group!

We are a volunteer led lively mixed group of older singles who meet at a weekly informal ‘Bar Night’ and enjoy music, meals, dancing, sports, theatre and lots of other fun events arranged by our members around the local area!

If you live alone and would like to make new friends why not get in touch, come along and give us a try for a week or two, then consider becoming a member!

For more information just call or text Margaret on 07887 883251 or Rob on 07899 755457

Join a free and friendly Health Walk!

30 to 60 minute Health Walks are available in Churchill and Cheddar, Clevedon, Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Winscombe and Yatton.

No need to book, just come along!

Please see our website for the dates, times and meeting places: www.betterhealthns.co.uk/getactive/walking/

Or contact us at: getactive@n-somerset.gov.uk / 01275 882 730

Branch members at the annual SW Area Reunion.

Learn the life skill that is swimming

Burnham on Sea swimming club has been established for nearly 50 years. We provide affordable swimming lessons and training for swimmers beginning to learn to swim right through to those swimming competitively. We participate in a number of galas and have an inclusive approach.

We are entirely run by dedicated volunteers which allows us to keep our prices as low as possible enabling everybody to learn the life skill that is swimming.

For more details contactburnhamonseaswimmingclub@outlook.com

SPA Singles Social Group – South West Established in 1979

We are a member led group, aiming to help you make new friends, and improve your social life. Welcoming active, 50+ singles throughout the south west. With branches in Bath, Exeter, Taunton, Wells & Mendip, Weston super Mare, Yeovil & surrounding areas. Social events include meals, walks, music events, holidays, day trips, drinks evening, theatre, skittles, bowls etc. For more information: www.spasinglesocialgroup.co.uk or find us on meetup@spa-social-group

Weston Ukulele Players receive Mayor’s Award

The Weston Ukulele Players were honoured to receive the outgoing Mayor’s Award for their contribution to the town and in recognition of the £9,200 they raised for the Children’s Hospice South West in 2023. This year they have continued to entertain at numerous care homes, clubs and pubs in and around Weston. If you would like to book them or to find out more information please contact Andrew on 07795690398 (Image supplied by Weston Town Council)

All 60s/70s Night in aid Of Weston Hospicecare

We raised the fantastic total of £3,525 at the All 60s/70s Night in aid of Weston Hospicecare on Friday 10th May at Weston super Mare Football Club.

A big thank you to everybody that attended on the night.

It takes the total I have raised to £19,275 over the years I have been organising the event.

I would like to thank the top 60s/70s Tribute Band Locarno Beat, the superb female vocalist Chrystal Bliss, Scotts Services, Philip Cocks who organised all the video footage, the hospice volunteers who sold over £500 worth of raffle tickets on the night. Niel Ann and all the bar staff at Weston super Mare Football Club, Dana of Mug Express who provided the medallions for the best dressed in 60s/70s gear, Terry Carter who took all the photographs on the night and all the local and national companies who donated over £1000 worth of raffle prizes.

The amount raised was massively helped by sponsorship from 6 local companies: Travelbillity, Groves Family Funeral Directors, Mendip Consrvatories, Brooking Ruse Accountants, Davan Caravans and Motorhomes, Rachel J Homes Estate Agents, and a special mention for C & D Associates.

David Kingsbury

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Foundations Up Construction Team Up with Sweet Track Counselling

Foundations Up Construction joined a team from Sweet Track Counselling to complete the Somerset 100 Cycle ride on the 19th May to raise awareness for their low-cost counselling services. Sweet Track is a not-for-profit community interest company which offers free and affordable counselling, funded through donations and grants.

Mental Health in construction is an issue which often goes unnoticed by the wider public. If you feel that you need support, contact Sweet Track, or you can make a donation on their Just Giving Page if you would like to support their work: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ sweettrackcounselling?utm_id=1&utm_ term=mgArVpGy9

For more information contact Charles Dowson or Philippa Edwards at Foundations Up Construction, Coleford, Radstock BA3 5RX. info@foundationsup.co.uk, 01373 813 438

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