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Friends Of The Playhouse The Friends Of The Playhouse continue to hold their popular Saturday Coffee Mornings from 10:00am at the theatre in the High Street. The coffee mornings are open to members and non members so please feel to drop in!

On Saturday 3rd June - the monthly theatre ticket raffle. On Saturday 17th June - A Music Quiz. It’s only £1 to join in and is another of our fundraising initiatives.

It’s only £15 a year to be a Friend there are many benefits so see a committee member at the Coffee Morning.

Weston Choral presents Baroque to Beatles WCS Concert on 3rd June, 7:30pm at All Saints’ Church BS23 2NL will feature all Handel’s 4 Coronation Anthems and arrangements of hit songs from 1960s.

Conducted by Huw Morgan and accompanied by Richard Lennox this programme promises to be another feast for lovers of choral music.

For further details and to book tickets (£12 adults, £7 under 16s) visit www.westonchoralsociety. org.uk

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

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COMMUNITY medium. Learn how to harness the power of worms and other insects to create nutrient rich (and free) compost for your garden or house plants. The session includes expert talks and a composting trail.

If you are interested in Woodturning read on Weston Woodturning Circle will meet on Thursday 15th June commencing at 7:00pm and is held at Weston AFC, Winterstock Road, Weston super Mare BS24 9AA.

Home composting demonstration with Mini-Beasts safari and compost trail Free event in Grove Park on Sunday 11th June, 11:00am - 2:00pm. Practical ideas and benefits of making compost at home. A lively, family focussed session including games, demonstrations and microscope exploration of some of the tiny creatures that transform our garden and kitchen scraps into a useful growing

This month we welcome Mary Ashton, a local professional woodturner, who will be demonstrating.

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The Big South West Cream Tea Friday 30th June is National Cream Tea Day! To celebrate, each of our hospices are holding cream teas for the families we support. Join us by hosting your own cream tea to help raise vital funds for children and young people living with life-limiting conditions. Coming together to share a cream tea is such a simple pleasure that many of the families supported by CHSW look forward to. Alongside our care and support, your donations could help to fund experiences like gathering together for a delicious cream tea in our hospice gardens, and help to make memories for families now and into the future. It costs nothing to sign up and by hosting or taking part in a cream tea event, you raise money for families and help make the most of short and precious lives, one scone at a time!

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Weston Super Mare Philatelic Society, Conservative Club, Alexandra Parade We have recessed for summer break, after a

fantastic start after a three year lay down, over the last months we have had great displays of all manor of stamps and postal history, lengthy chats and discussions on the topics shown, we finished the year with a quiz and the usual AGM. HOWEVER DO NOT WORRY you can still grab a bit of the action by coming to our Annual Fair, on Saturday 15th July, doors open at 10:00am at St Paul’s Church, Walliscote Road, BS23 1EZ.

Clarence Park Petanque Club Petanque used to be played only by retired French gentlemen in the village square while sipping their pastis.

Here at Clarence we have all age ranges, playing in the wonderful surroundings of the park with super club house and bar facilities.

Regular sessions are played on Monday evenings, Weds and Thurs afternoons and Sunday mornings.

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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.

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With their distinctive black and yellow bodies, angry buzz, and stingers, wasps are easily recognisable. Most of us have splatted one that’s becoming annoying. However, they are fascinating creatures with a complex social structure.

Wasps create nests using a combination of saliva and wood fibres. The result is a papery substance that is strong, yet lightweight. The nests themselves can take on a variety of shapes and sizes, depending on the species of wasp. Some nests are small and round, while others can be several feet long and have multiple levels. They are often incredibly beautiful, and usually last for one season before being abandoned.

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Inside the nest, the queen wasp lays eggs and is responsible for the reproduction of the colony.

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Despite their reputation for being aggressive, wasps are actually beneficial to gardens. They play a significant role in controlling other insect populations, such as flies and caterpillars, and help to pollinate flowers and plants.

But there’s no doubt that wasps can be a nuisance to humans (especially those humans trying to enjoy a picnic). Instead of killing them try the following: Cover sweets drinks and foods.

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Note of new name TUESDAY RETIREMENT GROUP First Tuesday in the Month - 10:30am to 12:30pm at 1st Uphill Scouts Hall, Windwhistle Lane, Westonsuper-Mare BS23 4PE. We were known as the NHSRF but due to changes we have decided to go it alone! Our format will not alter as we wish to run it for the benefit of all our members.

We have a speaker each month which is very interesting. Yearly subscription £30. Refreshments are available together with a raffle. Why not give us a try you and your friends will be made very welcome.

Dance the Blues away at the Ritz Dancing at the Ritz Burnham-on-Sea every Tuesday afternoon 2:00 - 4:00pm. Includes traditional sequence, some Ballroom, Olde Tyme, Line dance, a good mix, something for everyone to keep your feet and brain active. We are a friendly group and Welcome newcomers. We currently have 2 solo ladies for any gentleman who needs a dance partner. As before this is held and run by Jeannie and Mac. For further information please contact Jeannie on 07909 883553 or 07452 865847. Cost per session £4 each.

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New Hearing Clinic on the High Street Hello readers! We hope you’re doing well and enjoying the great weather. We’ve had an incredibly productive month in May, and we’re excited to share some news with you.

First things first, we recently opened North Somerset’s only full-time, independent Hearing Specialist Clinic! Located at 142 High St., Worle, this clinic will be our home base and provide support to our existing clinics in Clevedon and Portishead. Our new clinic boasts top-quality facilities that allow us to deliver the highest quality of care.

Claire and I have put in a lot of time and energy getting the right location and preparations in place to ensure that people receive the highest quality care. You’ll love our soundproof walls and sound booth, which help us achieve the most accurate hearing tests. Plus, we have space for the safest and most up-to-date wax removal methods, along with comfortable and secure surroundings to discuss your Tinnitus treatments and hearing care plans.

If you’re eager to book an appointment, we’re open for business now and can’t wait to see you. We’re planning a grand opening later this month and will be announcing the date on our website, along with some special offers for existing and new clients.

In other news, we came across a fascinating study from the University of Geneva that suggests we should all listen to, and ideally play more music! The research shows that by doing so, we can prevent memory decline and increase grey matter volume in brain areas that deal with high-level cognitive function. Stay tuned for more on this topic in the future!

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We offer a warm, clean space. A computer and telephone is available for free use.

We support local events such as Weston Bike Night, Armed Forces Day and obviously Remembrance.

We are always looking for volunteers to help with the Touchpoint and Poppy Appeal.

We are at 77 Meadow Street. WsM BS23 1QL.

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Women of Weston Womens Institute (WOW WI0 meets on the third Tuesday of each month 7:30pm – 9:00pm at Haywood Community Hall, adjoining Haywood Village Academy, Whitney Crescent, Weston super Mare, BS24 8ES.

Our meetings include talks from a variety of speakers, crafts, quizzes and other activities, a raffle, and refreshments. We have a small Wild Swimming group! Non-members welcome, first meeting free. Just turn up! Contact us on: wearewowwi@gmail.com Facebook Women of Weston-super-Mare Womens Institute (WOW-WI)

Weston-Super-Mare Macular Society Group The Weston-Super-Mare Macular Society Group meet on the third Wednesday of the month, at St Peter’s Church Hall, Baytree Road, Weston-SuperMare, BS22 8HG from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

The meetings are for anyone affected by central vision loss. Family, friends and carers are also welcome. As well as advice and support from group members, there are often speakers in attendance talking about equipment to aid those with vision loss and safety in the home. Tea and coffee provided. We look forward to welcoming you.

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

Planting limnanthes douglasii is straightforward.

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

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

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

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

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

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Weston 50+ Social Singles Group Wednesdays Are you over 50 and single? We are a friendly local volunteer led mixed group of singles in their 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and even 80’s who meet at a weekly ‘Bar Night’ each Wednesday evening to socialise and arrange events for each other to enjoy. If you are looking to make new friends and to give your social life a boost then why not give us a try with no obligation.

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A group of “not so able” 16-60 year olds We meet every Thursday 10:30am 1:30pm at Uphill Scout Hut, Windwhistle Lane.

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Wedmore Friends of Weston Hospicecare 1st April fashion show raises £2,125 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, Kukkina Boutique, Burns the Bread, Kipling Patisserie, Rodda’s Creamery, Mulberry, Blooming Marvellous, Gill Hiscock, Ann Hughes, Trish Newell, Alan & Fran Cousins, Suzi Mann Novella Wax Melts, The Pack Horse in Mark, Valley Smoke House, Hillier Garden Centre, Nethercott Nurseries, Somerlap, Rich’s Cider, and the Isle of Wedmore Bowls Club for the use of their premises. Thanks to everyone who attended and supported this event.

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