LocalReach Weston-super-Mare June 2024

Joe’s Doors can simply transform your kitchen by replacing the doors, panels and trims.

With a huge range of kitchen styles to choose from, this cost effective, fuss free service, can be completed in under two days and best of all you don’t even need to empty the cupboards!

Call now to take advantage of a free survey, free quote and free design service....with no pressure selling.

Transform your worktops with Quartzize stone overlays

Why replace your worktops when this unique quartz overlay simply fits over your existing surface. Here are some of the amazing benefits:

•Timeless - Looks clean and modern.

•Hygienic - A perfectly smooth surface.

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•Durable - Tough and scratch resistant.

•Easily Installed - Fitted in less than a day.

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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

This Month – The ‘why’ of weeds

Some gardeners say that a weed is just a plant in the wrong place. But is any unwanted plant it really a weed? Is an apple tree seedling a weed? Are the random aquilegia or California poppies softening my stone paths weeds?

Plants have one goal: to live long enough to reproduce. So sometimes these plants show up in areas they’re not welcome. These plants are not technically weeds, though we might decide to treat them as such.

Then there are the plants that we know as conventional weeds, such as dandelions. Some are annuals, which live their whole life cycle in one year, and persist through a legacy of hundreds of thousands of seeds, germinating anywhere and everywhere.

Dandelions are actually perennials. They are persistent plants that love open lawn, growing into a big leafy mass with their characteristic bright yellow flowers. The thing about a plant like dandelions - and this is true for many of our

labelled perennial weeds, such as nettles - is that bees and other insects love them, so they are wonderful for biodiversity.

As gardeners, we like the idea of carefully selected plants placed in well-chosen spots in our landscape. That’s ‘design’ – the conscious application of thought and the decision to grow or not grow plants in this particular place or that.

The sparsely planted landscaped garden and the heavily planted plot with barely any room between plants are garden styles at opposite ends of the spectrum. The first readily invites weeds to fill the empty spaces, but they are easy to see and remove. The second (which I favour), makes it difficult for weeds to germinate. But when they sprout – and they will - it takes a keen eye and some effort to remove them. I’m not diligent with this because the odd weed is less noticeable among all the other plants, and they are good for insect life.

Neither garden is ‘correct’. The more natural landscape will ultimately be more sustainable with less weeding effort required, though when first planted, because it takes time for all those plants to grow and fill in, you’ll have to deal with –you guessed it – weeds.,

By Rachael Leverton

The fence that repairs itself

If you scratch or cut Colourfence, the ingenious zinc element in the Zincalume steel reacts with moisture to form a protective barrier to prevent any corrosion with no action needed from you.

STRONG, SECURE & BUILT TO LAST!

Colourfence are transforming gardens across Somerset!

It may do “exactly what it says on the tin” but let’s face it, treating a timber fence can never be called fun! In fact, owning a timber fence isn’t much fun either with costly, time consuming maintenance and repairs almost every year.

Finally, the alternative to timber fencing…our fence goes up and stays up, resisting wind gusts of up to 130mph!

Colourfence fencing solutions are made from innovative Colorbond steel, virtually maintenance free with an occasional wash down with water to keep it looking as good as new - so you never need to pick up that paintbrush again!, Guaranteed not to rot, warp, chip or peel for 25 years.

Available in a variety of heights and colours with or without trellis, our skilled installation team will make short work of transforming your garden.

The best news is the pricing is just as attractive, starting costs are in line with comparable traditional systems but offer the ongoing peace of mind that your investment will continue to save time and money year after year.

For those of us who want a low maintenance garden, Colourfence promises a lifetime of hassle-free enjoyment.

Learn how to protect yourself and your money against remote access scams

We’ve seen an increase in fraud attempts by text messages, phone calls and random pop up messages on the screen. Criminals claiming to be from organisations such as Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and high street banks have tried remote access scams on our customers. Learn how to protect yourself as fraudsters get smarter.

What is a remote access scam?

Remote access scams are when criminals contact you pretending to be someone they’re not. Then, they convince you to click web links or download applications for remote access software. This software lets fraudsters gain access to your computer or mobile phone. Once they have access, criminals will try to get into your financial accounts and information.

How to spot the signs:

Large organisations will never contact you to:

• Ask you to click on a web support link or download remote access to your device.

• Tell you your account isn’t safe, and ask you to move your money to a new account to keep it safe.

• Ask for your app PIN, card PIN, or any passwords.

How to protect yourself from scams:

• If someone claiming to be an organisation asks you to download an application or visit any weblink (such as AnyDesk or TeamViewer) to get access to your computer, hang up immediately.

• If you have received an email, these can often be reported directly to the organisation. You can use a search engine and put in “Phishing” then the organisation name, and often they will have an email address that will accept the scam messages.

If you are worried about security and would like us to review your devices and give advice, please get in touch. We are committed to preventing fraud for our customers!!

Neil Buzzard, Director, Computer Problem Solutions Ltd.

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Mare Branch, Monthly Coffee Morning

Friday 31st May 10:00 to 14:00 hrs. 77, Meadow Street, WsM, BS23 1QL.

‘All welcome’. To enjoy a coffee, have a chat and make some new friends.

Coffee Mornings for 2024: Monday 24th June, Wednesday 14th August, Tuesday 23rd July, Thursday 26th September, Friday 25th October, Monday 18th November, *Tuesday 17th December *Mince Pies Available.

A Warm Welcome

You will be sure of a warm welcome at our Saturday coffee morning in our old and beautiful Church hall in the centre of town - Emmanuel Church, Oxford Street, held on the first Saturday of the month - the next one on 1st June.

People of all ages and walks of life can come together for a meet-up of friends and to make new friends from 10:30am until 12:00 noon. There will be lovely homemade cakes available and a sale of other goodies including books.

Contact Dina 01934 625994

The Friends Of The Playhouse June Events

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

Saturday 1st June: The Monthly Raffle to win 2 tickets of your choice for a show at the theatre (to be taken within 3 months), plus other prizes.

Saturday 8th June: Morning Bingo Session. Only £1 a game to play.

Saturday 15th June: The Music Quiz. Only £1 per person to enter.

Next meeting: Monday 3rd June

The North Somerset Hard of Hearing group meets generally on the 1st Monday of each month 2:00pm - 4:00pm at Vision North Somerset, Neva Road, Weston-super-Mare BS231YD. An all ages group for the hearing impaired of North Somerset. Come along to socialise, get advice, share experiences with others, swop tips and strategies. We have presentations on a variety of topics not just hearing related. Cost £4 per person to include tea, coffee cake and biscuits.

Come and join us in our 45th Anniversary Year!

Our next meetings are on June 5th & 19th, July 3rd & 31st. 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-Super-Mare 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

The Agricultural Revolution 1700-1850

Weston-s-Mare & District Family History Society present a talk by Jim Pimpernell about the Agricultural Revolution 1700-1850 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Baytree Rd, on 12th June at 2:30pm. This will be followed by a Family History and DNA question and answer session. Members £1.50 non members £2.00 which includes Tea/ Coffee and biscuits. We also offer free family history advice on the first Saturday of every month 2:00pm - 3:30pm at Weston Library so come along with your questions.

Weston Ukulele Players

The Weston Ukelele Players received an award from the outgoing Mayor in recognition of their contribution to the town and the £9,200 they donated to the Children’s Hospice South West in Wraxall. They play at numerous clubs, societies, hotels and other venues throughout North Somerset. On Sunday 23rd June, at 2:00pm, they are making a rare public appearances to help raise funds for the Birnbeck Pier Regeneration Trust. If you wish to book them for your event please contact Andrew on 07795690398.

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. All modellers are welcome to either meeting, regardless of age. 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

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Churchill’s Journey in Navigating Hearing Loss

Hello to our wonderful friends, from Claire, Mia, Emma and Toby at Meadows & Wood Hearing Care. We’ve got an interesting part of history to share with you all, relating back to hearing loss. Winston Churchill was a larger-than-life character remembered as Prime Minister in the 1940s and 1950s. However, what most do not know is that Churchill suffered with hearing loss through some of the most significant moments of the 20th Century.

Like many, Churchill did not initially act on his hearing loss. His personal Doctor, Lord Charles Moran, noted that Churchill was struggling to hear on the phone. Later, with signs of worsening hearing, Churchill consulted an ENT doctor where it was determined that a high-frequency hearing loss was present as he appeared to have difficulty understanding higher pitched sounds like ‘s’ ‘h’ and ‘f’.

Churchill’s untreated hearing loss made a significant impact on his outspoken and colourful personality, as noted by his doctor in 1955. When his hearing loss began to impact his ability to understand and respond to debates in parliament, Churchill began wearing hearing aids and relied on them for discussions and debates with colleagues.

Since the 1950s, hearing technology has drastically transformed with modern hearing aids becoming more discreet and barely visible now. They have features such as artificial intelligence that adds clarity to speech, and Bluetooth technology that streams calls and music from your smartphone directly to your hearing aids. Hearing aids can now be fully personalised to provide clarity on the sounds that are most important to you.

If you or your loved one are hesitating to get treatment for signs of hearing loss just remember how much hearing aids will improve your overall health, wellbeing, and ability to connect with others.

We are here for you in North Somerset’s only full time and fully independent audiology and tinnitus treatment clinic and various locations in North Somerset. Contact details are below.

Interested in Quilting? Join us to find out more

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.

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. 10:00am1:30pm.

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.

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

The Shipham Inn (SomersetBS25 1TW) would like to welcome new people 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

LocalReach partners with Digi Soci to deliver digital services to the community

In the world of business, each company is unique, and so are their marketing needs. Choosing the right marketing channel can be a daunting task, but that’s where Digi Soci comes in.

We understand that marketing is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It is a broad spectrum that includes activities like; website design, email marketing, search engine optimisation, pay-perclick advertising and more. Each channel has its strengths and can be tailored to meet your business’s specific needs.

That is why we, the team behind LocalReach Community Magazines, decided to launch Digi Soci. Bringing decades of experience in sales, marketing, design and print advertising to the digital world. Digi Soci offers a wide range of services, from web design to social media marketing, Google ads management and SEO management.

But what sets us apart? We are local. We are all born, raised, and working in Somerset. We understand the importance of local marketing. LocalReach may be a traditional printed magazine, but we use modern technology to help local businesses reach their audience.

We also believe in simplicity. We will not bombard you with jargon or unnecessary details. Instead, we will explain in clear, understandable terms how we can help your business grow. We make every penny count of your marketing budget by focusing on delivering cost-effective solutions that provide real value. We believe that with the right strategy, every business can make a significant impact without breaking the bank.

We are not just a digital marketing agency; we are a part of the local business community of Somerset. We aim to build long-lasting relationships with our clients.

So, if you are unsure about which marketing channel is right for your business, why not book a consultation with us? We are here to help. Do not delay, book a discovery call today at www.digisoci.co.uk/contact-us/

Get ready to Dance, Dance, Dance with like minded friendly people

Dancing at the Ritz Burnham-on-Sea. Every Tuesday afternoon 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Dancing includes Sequence, some modern ballroom, Olde Tyme, some line dance. We are a sociable and friendly group, all are welcome. Cost per person £4. Any further info, contact Jeannie 07909 883553

More Time for Tai Chi with Age UK Somerset

Local charity, Age UK Somerset, is expanding its service, launching more Tai Chi QiGong classes for older people in the Weston area. The outdoor session in Grove Park is back on Wednesdays at 12:00pm, weather allowing. And now you can also join this popular mindful movement class in Corpus Christi Parish Hall, 14 Ellenborough Park South, BS23 1XW on Thursdays at 11:00am. £6 per session. The classes are fun and can improve your balance, strength and flexibility. For more information or to book call 01823 345624 or email ageingwell@ ageuksomerset.org.uk

The Notable Club

An active club for the not so active people. We meet every Thursday at the Scout Hut, off Windwhistle Lane. Behind Devonshire Road, Crocket Club. We have speakers, outings, entertainment & pub lunches throughout the year. We use WDC community buses for transport. We have fresh filled rolls or soup at lunchtime. In June we have a speaker from WVS. A pub lunch at The Full Quart & a speaker on Steepholme. We are a friendly group so please come & join in with us. To book transport or questions ring Diana 07799110879

Are you a keen gardener??

Weston Horticultural Society is actively seeking new members. Designed to promote gardening and allotment growing. The Society holds its meetings in St Peter’s Church Hall, Baytree Road, Weston super Mare BS22 8HG on the second Thursday of each month. Annual membership subscriptions are £10.00 for individuals and £15.00 for families. A warm welcome is given to all new comers, either beginners or expert growers. If you are interested come along to one of our meetings. For further information please contact: John Chapman 01934 418904 or 1951chapman@gmail.com

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

Choosing a new bathroom involves understanding your bathing needs. There are a variety of options to consider when deciding. One option is to replace your bath with a low-level shower, this is suited to those with limited mobility. Slip-resistant shower trays are available in various sizes, and accessories like shower seats.

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 quick fill.

The third option is a wet room which eliminates obstacles with slip-resistant flooring and a central drain, 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. To find out more call 01934 805862.

Browns love great customer experience

Hello to all our lovely customers, old and new. We just wanted to share an experience we had recently. We visited a retail premises to buy a present for a very special occasion.

We were quite happy with the service we received in choosing the gift and trusted that everything would be perfect for us. Packed and wrapped we took it away. On the day the gift was given it was found to be faulty, in fact it didn’t work at all.

We phoned the shop to receive no concern, no apology, and no help. Returning to the store we were met with the same unhelpful attitude!

Now we are often surprised that people compliment us on our excellent customer service. Maybe it’s because we treat our customers the way we expect to be treated. We believe that each customer who comes to us is important. Whether you have a machine that isn’t working, or you want to purchase a new machine, or even if you have a problem you need to chat through… we listen! Kindness doesn’t cost anything and can make such a difference to us.

We live in a world that is fast becoming devoid of personal service. So, when you pick up the phone to us we will give you just that. Yes, you can communicate with us through our website or on Social Media, that’s true, but never feel you can’t talk to us. We are here.

With nearly 40 years in the domestic appliance business, we can offer a wealth of knowledge and experience. So, if your washing machine stops working, your dishwasher won’t pump out, your tumble dryer refuses to dry, your oven blows your fuses or whatever else goes wrong with your domestic appliances, give us a call. And if you want a new appliance we can help with competitive prices and the best service.

Ring us on 01934 517657 – or visit www.brownsdomestics.co.uk

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

Why not try Woodturning as a new hobby?

We are Weston Woodturning Circle and we meet at the Football club in Winterstoke Road BS24 9AA on the third Thursday of each month from 7:00pm - 9:30pm. We extend a warm welcome to all who are interested in woodturning, no matter what skill level you have.

This Month one of our members, John Dilley, will be demonstrating. Your first two visits are free and if you decide to join the club we can offer free tuition and the free loan of some equipment. Look forward to seeing you.

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/

IN NEED OF MORE STORAGE SPACE?

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

Together we can make change that saves lives

As a listening volunteer, you can make a real difference to someone’s future.

You’ll receive full training to prepare you for the kinds of conversations you’ll have. And when you start out, you’ll have a mentor with you, to give you confidence you’re doing the right thing.

Our listening volunteers are there for anyone who needs emotional support. You will learn new skills and the confidence to use them, including understanding people and managing difficult conversations.

We are a small friendly, supportive branch. Visit samaritans.org/westonsupermare

Eat out and meet other 60+ singles!

We’re a new, friendly group of singles aged 60+ who love eating out and meeting other like-minded people and enjoying their company. We host regular events at local restaurants with a maximum of 6 people at our table, so we can talk and get to know each other.

Our events are managed entirely on-line at Meetup.com, so members must be computerliterate and have their own on-line access.

Register/logon to Meetup.com, search local groups and read the ‘About’ section for our group. Then please join us, we’d love to meet you.

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

A Good Read

Fatal Blow by Brian Price (Hobeck Books)

I’m a huge fan of this series and this is Book 4. It certainly opens with a bang, literally, as a bomb explodes at the police station. Safe to say the action doesn’t stop and it doesn’t relent, at all. It feels like bam, bam, bam, so much happening.

No-one is safe; so many different people in play. An Albanian OCG who are slightly peeved that their activities were held up by the police in Mexton are slowly working their way back in with hacking, prostitution, extortion, money-laundering, murder, of course! The leader also wants revenge. The police have never felt less safe when they start getting targeted. I won’t say what the results are but Brian hasn’t shown any mercy whatsoever.

This is such a breathtaking read. One I couldn’t put down. Punchy sentences and short chapters. Not a word wasted. The action is intense and engrossing. You have to keep reading. You have to know the outcomes of everything that’s happened as it goes along.

I think this is my favourite of the series yet. It felt like Brian has found another level to his writing which was already brilliant. It does work as a standalone but I’d recommend reading the previous ones, mainly because they are excellent but also because it will help you better understand motivations. Outstanding!

By Donna Morfett

The Kitchen Science Cookbook

by Dr. Michelle Dickinson

This is a beautifully crafted book with a unique twist: each recipe is a science experiment that you can do at home, using the everyday ingredients you’ll find in your kitchen.

You don’t need to be a science expert because the easy-to-follow recipes make science experiments fun for everyone. Nanotechnologist Michelle Dickinson is on a mission to show us that we can all be scientists, no matter how young or old.

The book has an easy-to-follow format, and every experiment uses ingredients found in most kitchens. Kids will love following each recipe and learning about the science. When I set aside an afternoon to do a few experiments with my own kids I learned a lot too.

The photos show normal families doing each of the experiments, which contributes to the approachable feel of the book. In spite of it being so accessible, Dickinson, who is a serious scientist, covers the scientific method - coming up with a prediction, testing it etc; safety precautions, and general science tips which is great for non-scientist parents like me.

If you want to get your kids excited about science, this is a fabulous book.

By Tash Donovan

If you think you have a problem with alcohol

Then call us on 0800 917 7650, this is a free number or email: help@aamail.org. We have support groups in North Somerset/Sedgemoor area 7 days a week.

All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.

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.

Worle Community Centre, Lawrence Road, Worle - Rooms to hire/ Volunteers

Contact 01934 910298. Worle Community Centre, you will find us up the side of the Lamb Inn, if you need to hire a room for a childs’ party, age limit applies or staff training or wish to start a new group/class. Prices are competitive.

Are you looking for a group to get involved with, we need volunteers when we hold our fairs and day to day running of the hall.

Wedmore Friends Of Weston Hospicecare 13th April Fashion Show

Raises £1.961.23

On behalf of the Wedmore Friends of Weston Hospicecare I wish to acknowledge our grateful thanks to the following sponsors for their kind support of the show. Wedmore Paper Shop, and the Isle of Wedmore Bowls Club, Hidden Boutique of Axbridge, Origins Patisserie, Rodda’s Creamery, Mulberry, Ann Hughes, Trish Newell, Alan & Fran Cousins, John & Glen Cousins,

Mowbarton Winery, SW Motors, Becky Bowden, Pumpkin, The Bakers Table Wedmore, Mike & Melanie Duckworth, Sainsbury of Cheddar, The Pack Horse Inn Mark, Valley Smoke House, Hillier Garden Centre, Nethercott Nurseries, Somerlap, Rich’s Cider, Wedmore Men in Sheds, House of Allington, Wedmore Cottage Gallery, Swan Inn, George Inn, Cheddar Fitness & Leisure Centre, Fiona Duggan-Rees, Phil & Sue Thorne, Lyndon & Kate Knight.

Thanks to everyone who attended and supported this event.

With the sun shining outside 80 Ladies sat down for afternoon cream tea and then enjoyed a very colourful fashion show staged by Claire Murray of the Hidden Boutique, Axbridge.

The FINAL total raised on the day was an amazing £1,961.23 (after expenses of £77.64 deducted). An amazing amount and many thanks go to the “THE BEST IN THE WEST TEAM” of WEDMORE FRIENDS, and Claire Murray of Hidden Boutique and her wonderful models.

Shirley Wederell, Chair of the Wedmore Friends of Weston Hospicecare

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