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Welcome… Welcome to the September edition of LocalReach Weston. I hope you enjoyed and got to go to some of the events that were going on last month. It really is great to see so much going on around the town again and seeing so many visitors coming back over the summer holidays. With restrictions now lifted and with the children back to school, maybe now is a good time to take up one or two of the many groups listed in this edition. If you do, please feel free to let me know all about it, as I enjoy receiving all your feedback! Please remember, if you have any local events coming up or any news that we can publish, please send them onto me at sarah@localreach.co.uk before 1st September. Take care
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The writing on the wall: Daniel 5 Here in this chapter, we see a short and concise episode from reign of King Belshazzer, son of King Nebuchadnezzer. Belshazzer shows his ignorance of the history of his father’s reign and the same arrogance in not honouring the God of Israel. Despite the fear of seeing a disembodied handwriting on the plastered wall and the interpretation and judgement from Daniel he was non-the-wiser in his conduct, resulting in losing his life and reign in the process. So, what can we learn from this? Daniel 5 raises questions about our understanding of God’s judgement for is the ‘writing on the wall’ a sure sign of impending doom. In the OT the Hebrew word for Judgement is given on the bases of the Law, it is a decree, a law, a sentence, and verdict, it has the sense of written in stone, unchangeable, unmovable. However, the NT Greek word for judgement is the word ‘Krisi’ which we get the word ‘Crisis’ a decision, judgement and estimation. I would like to introduce a different way of understanding ‘judgement’ for Jesus didn’t come to ‘condemn the world, but to save it’ (John 3:17). Divine Judgement could be then a moment of crisis, where events come together in such a way that something significant is revealed about the society, person or period of time which is under scrutiny.
What could this pandemic be revealing to us, what could God be revealing to us? Consider the following options; a) The importance of relationships. b) The impact we are having on the environment. c) The inequalities in this world. d) How busy we are, missing out in ‘living in the moment.’ Perhaps the Coronavirus is, after all not just an inconvenience to get over or overcome to get back to ‘normal’ but, instead a ‘Crisis’ moment? Are you itching to get back to normal or willing to reflect on finding a new normal? Are we willing to consider something new? The biggest pull is just to go back to normal, going back to something that is cosy and familiar. I believe we have this opportunity to bring transformation and change, it starts with us. I also believe that what was revealed to the King was not a foregone conclusion of judgement, but a ‘crisis’ moment for him to make the discission to change. Alias he did not repent (change his mind) and forfeited his kingdom, may we learn from what this ‘crisis’ is showing us. Kindly provided by Revd Andy Pearce, Associate Minister at Locking Castle Church & Community Pastor for Church @ St Anne’s, West Wick.
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Garden View This month – Prepare for next spring a husband) I like to give some areas of my garden a more girly theme. Tulips are great for this purpose (and are some of my favourite flowers). Try ‘La Belle Epoque’, which is a frothy peony-flowered tulip with pale coffee petals flushed with pink. I would contrast the texture of its showier blooms with another more traditional tulip, Pink Diamond’ or ‘Apricot Beauty’. If you’d prefer less ‘pretty’ and more drama try the almost-black ‘Paul Scherer’, which should flower in late April or early May and makes a good foil to the aforementioned Apricot Beauty, which flowers at the same time.
September is the time to plan your spring bulb purchases. The best selections always sell out quickly and it’s frustrating when the prettiest crocuses and tulips are not available. If you’re planting bulbs for the first time, or in a new area of the garden it helps to have a colour scheme in mind. In a boy-dominated house (three sons and
I garden on quite dry limey soil, and I’ve mentioned before my love affair with Bath Chatto’s planting schemes. Sadly, she died in 2018 but her gardens and trust continue and are well worth a visit. This year on their recommendation I’m trying Ornithogalum pyrenaicum, known poetically as the spiked star of Bethlehem, and more prosaically as Bath asparagus.. It has subtle, green flowers and grows to 50-60cm tall. It pairs well with silverleaved plants like Stachys, which grows like a weed in my garden, and best of all, once established you can harvest it like asparagus. I like to plant up a few pots this month, for some late autumn and winter colour. I favour Rust-toned heucheras, paired with miniature grasses such as Carex buchananii; Oxblood-coloured ajuga, silverleaved thymes and small-leaved trailing ivies make great combinations too.
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I have sempervivums shoved in crevices all over my garden. They are incredibly hardy and will survive all manner of frost and poor weather. We have a lovely sheltered sunny patio with a small table and chairs which is lovely to sit out on even in the winter. A few years ago, I started planting up shallow terracotta trays and a couple of old tin bowls with differing varieties of house leek. I mix one-part horticultural grit to one part peat-free multipurpose compost for the planting mix, and make sure any container has lots of drainage. Handy tip - top dress with grit or stones if you don’t want the birds to start digging around scattering your planting mix and unearthing your plants! I learned the hard way! These little flat planting bowls make a lovely table display and also make wonderful birthday and… erm…Christmas gifts. Happy planning.
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Michaelmas Day, Geese, Daisies and beware the Devil’s Blackberries Michaelmas, celebrated on 29th September is one of the four “quarter days”, the others being Lady Day on 25th March, Midsummer on 24th June and Christmas. They were the four dates on which servants were hired, rents due or leases begun. Michaelmas, coming after harvest, was very important marking the beginning of the new farming year and was, therefore, the time when many new servants were hired, land exchanged and debts were paid. It also marks the beginning of the academic year.
The tradition of eating a goose, fed on the stubble from the fields, after the harvest, is said to protect against financial need in the family for the next year; and as the saying goes: “Eat a goose on Michaelmas Day, Want not for money all the year”. Although it has been suggested that the reason for eating goose was that Queen Elizabeth I was eating one when she received news of the defeat of the Armada, this seems somewhat improbable. Geese were typically eaten as part of a celebratory feast and the tradition of doing so at Michaelmas most probably pre-dates this. St Michael is celebrated as a protector from darkness and evil and also gives his name to the Michaelmas Daisy which typically comes into flower around this time and is said to symbolise protection against the cold dark months ahead. A much quoted verse for which I can find no attribution says
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Michaelmas is also celebrated to honour the Angels who fought alongside Saint Michael to banish Satan from Heaven. In the battle Lucifer was said to have been thrown from heaven and landed in a blackberry bush. Much aggrieved he cursed the bush and is said to spit on the blackberries every year so that they turn bad. I do hope you picked your blackberries early!! Kindly provided by Elizabeth Friend, Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society. www.aalhs.co.uk
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Bike to School Week 27th September – 1st October
Bike to School Week takes place from 27th September to 1st October 2021. It encourage families to cycle and scoot to school. Cycling is second only to swimming as a low impact activity that offers full-body workout. When your child is cycling, almost all of their major muscle group gets into action. Even though riding a bike primarily depends on the muscles on the lower body, the muscles on the upper body are also engaged. Children who cycle regularly have improved cardiovascular fitness. They have stronger bones, better joint mobility, and tend to be more flexible. Cycling also improves postural balance and coordination.
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Weston Super Mare Football Club The Southern League Premier South fixtures for the 2021-2022 season have now been revealed, as we kickoff on Saturday 14th August. The Seagulls kick-off their campaign with a visit to league newcomers Kings Langley. Merthyr Town are the first visitors to The Optima this season, with a trip to Metropolitan Police and a home clash against Tiverton Town coming over the August bank holiday. September fixtures are as follows 4th September – Emirates FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round 8th September – Southern League Cup Preliminary Round
11th September – Harrow Borough (A) 14th September – Dorchester Town (A) 18th September – Emirates FA Cup Second Qualifying Round 25th September – Hartley Wintney (H) 28th September – Swindon Supermarine (H)
VOCALISE Choir Monday 6th September: Do you Love singing and want to be part of something special? VOCALISE is an allinclusive ladies’ choir - no experience necessary, no audition, no need to read music. Lots of different music - something for everyone! We are warm and friendly and have a lot of fun! Your taster session is free – no commitment!
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Live Music at the 49 Social Club, Baker Street, Weston-Super-Mare Saturday 11th September: from 7pm. Live music and entertainment with the brilliant ‘Old Skool’ four-piece band playing all the hits from all ages with music to dance the night away to. Non members and guests of members are welcome to attend events with many drinks’ promotions available.
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Friday 24th September: From walking to talking, cycling to creative writing, current affairs to lunch clubs and wine appreciation. Membership of the u3a is open to all in their third age, which is defined not by a particular age, but by a period in which full time employment has ceased. With a social programme of monthly talks and annual events, we try to provide something for all tastes. To find out more, come along to our Open Day at 10am on 24th September at St Pauls Church, Walliscote Road, WSM or visit www.u3aweston.org.uk
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Charity Open Weekend Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September: Local charity New Beginnings 4U CIO are holding an open weekend to raise funds for the work of the charity. This charity supports and mentors prisoners and ex-offenders in their rehabilitation, after all we all deserve a second chance. Come along and treat yourself and your loved ones to delicious homemade cakes, bakes and preserves. Find those beautiful plants for your garden or that one of a kind gift from the many handmade crafts on offer. All proceeds go to the work of the charity. Find out more at www.newbeginnings4u.org Facebook: New Beginnings 4U
Live Music at the 49 Social Club, Baker Street, Weston-Super-Mare Sunday 26th September: from 4pm. Weston’s top local act The Lipinski’s return to the club by popular demand. Top quality music and entertainment from Adam and
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Cruise Tuesday 28th September: July 27th Cruise, despite the weather forecast looking grim, we had around 60 cars turn up. Classics, American, Hot Rod and Customs. Guys from Swindon, Corsham, Bristol and the surrounding areas. It was a good night thanks to it staying dry in Weston. Many travelled through rain and made it to find the sun shining on the seafront. It was a good night and we have never seen so many spectators waving to us as we cruised at 8pm along the seafront. As usual we cruised down to turn around at the old pier and back down the seafront, past Uphill, turning left at the new hospital and along Winterstoke Road to Fins at Dunelm car park for a much-awaited burger and coffee. Looking forward to the next one on 28th September! youtube.com/channel/UCCdwWmhlqT1V_ srMo4tHNog
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Saturday 9th October 16th October: ‘Avalon Stitchers’ will be holding their first exhibition ‘Above and Beyond’ at Wells Museum between 9th and 16th October to showcase individual pieces of work and group projects that have kept them busy during lockdown.
This enthusiastic group enjoys all aspects of stitch and textile art and learn from each other and wellknown guest tutors. New members are always welcome, you can call Sue (01278 723644) for a chat. Meetings are held at Ashcott Village Hall on the 4th Saturday of the month (10am-4pm). For more information, please visit the website www. avalonstitchers.org
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 September 2nd: Jon Smith, Web address: www.organfax.co.uk/players/jonsmith/
Woodturning Thursdays: Weston Woodturning Circle meet on the third Thursday of each month, commencing at 7.00pm at: Weston AFC, Winterstoke Road, Weston super Mare. Visitors who are interested in our craft are welcome to join us by just turning up on the night. The first two monthly meetings being free of charge. For more information about our friendly welcoming club contact us by visiting our website www. weston-woodturning-circle.co.uk
Fibromyalgia Support Group Waves of Harmony chorus Tuesdays: Waves of Harmony are a four-part, a cappella female chorus based in Weston. We meet every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm, at the Winterstoke Hundred Academy, opposite the Landing Lights pub. At the time of writing, we have just started to meet up indoors to practice our new songs. If you love singing and would like to join us please contact Sue on 01934 642806, or Stephen on 07889 015681, or find us on Facebook or online at www. wavesofharmony.co.uk. You don’t need to read music - come along to see what we do, there’s no obligation!
Weston Organ and Keyboard Club Thursdays: 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. 12 | www.localreach.co.uk
Weston-Super-Mare Fibromyalgia Support Group is made up of people who have been affected by Fibromyalgia and other chronic conditions who meet regularly to support each other. Each month we meet on the 3rd Monday for a mix of speakers, chat and information, and also in cafes in Weston on the second Friday morning and in Worle on the 4th Tuesday afternoon each month. We have a weekly hydrotherapy group and organise trips and meals out plus a craft group and interest groups as required. For more information, call Val 07411989478 or Jules 07840189641; email wsmfibro@gmail.com
WSM Squash and Racketball Club WSM Squash and Racketball Club has returned to play with full compliance to Covid requirements. We have Squash Club Nights on Monday and Friday and Racketball on Tuesdays and Fridays along with Box Leagues. We also enter a number of teams in the local Club squash Leagues. We have coaching for adults and our thriving Junior section. During Lockdown, we refurbished the club with new court floors and renovated court walls on all three courts; there is an electronic booking system open to all members. For further information visit our website www. westonsquash.co.uk
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Browns – making things simple! As I’m writing the temperatures are soaring to the early 30 degrees C, and its really not pleasant to work in. Our fridges and freezers are struggling too. My fairly new AEG fridge has been freezing my vegetables and defrosting them again leaving sludgy bags of spinach, or traumatised tomatoes. I know this is only down to the extreme temperatures and as soon as the weather returns to normal it will be fine. In this weather the phone is always busy, and we must prioritise refrigeration calls. It is also the time of year that manufacturers choose to launch their new ranges, which are often not available, causing a shortage of appliances in general. Add Brexit and Covid and the situation can sometimes be grim. However, we do have a wealth of suppliers and can usually source machines quickly if they are not in stock. We are also grateful to them for often going the extra mile. This strange conundrum does not seem to effect spare parts in the same way. So, our repair service is usually unaffected by seasonal shortages. We are still operating a Covid safe policy, so if you are vulnerable then there is no need to worry, our priority is our customer safety and satisfaction. Just a few tips to keep your refrigeration appliances performing well. Always make sure the drain hole at the back of a fridge or the fridge part of a fridge freezer is clean and clear of debris. This can be done with a damp cloth, and if needed something like a cocktail stick to poke down the hole just a little way. To test pour a small cup of water down the hole and if it doesn’t drain away you know there is a blockage. Keep the thermostat at around 4 degrees for a fridge around -18 degrees for a freezer. Make sure drawers shut properly so the door can seal, a common occurrence. Don’t forget we are always happy to help. Details below.
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Winscombe & District Bridge Club Did you know that Bridge is often considered the best card game devised by mankind? A simple trick taking game which has been played for centuries by millions around the world…
Play Petanque at the Clarence Park Bowling Club. We are a small friendly group who meet all year round. Use of Clubhouse and boules are included in your annual subscription. For more information contact Steve on 01934 429563
Scout Volunteers - The Scouts Need You! We need tea makers, activity planners, tidyuppers and helpers for as little or as much time as you can spare. Axe District Scouts need enthusiastic volunteers to help our young people get going, get thinking and get stuck into all kinds of things to give them skills for life. Every now and then that may well mean using a compass, but more often than not it’s about confidence, speaking up, thinking on their feet and going for it. Can you help? Sign up here:
• The basics are easy to learn but endlessly challenging – every hand is different. • It is a partnership game played by all ages and levels of physical fitness- everyone welcome • It can be played socially or competitively - whether at home, in a club or ‘on line’ across the world • Recommended by doctors - develops logic, reasoning, quick thinking concentration and much more • Totally absorbing – as you concentrate on the game you will definitely leave all your troubles at home Winscombe Bridge Club is affiliated to the English Bridge Union We welcome players of all abilities learners, improvers and club players Winscombe Community Centre Club session: Thursday 2pm - 5pm from September 2nd 2021 Social session with supported play: Tuesday 1.30pm - 4pm from September 7th 2021 Visit bridegwebs.com/winscombe or contact Janet O’Brien 01934 253889
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Camera Club A1 Camera Club (Weston) are celebrating their 40th year in official existence with their second online exhibition of 2021 on their website. The club is also managing to meet twice a week by meeting on Zoom and going out taking pictures. The members are interacting on Facebook and WhatsApp, so for more details visit the website www.a1cameraclubweston.org where you can also follow the Facebook link.
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Helping Veterans and their Families in North Somerset SSAFA, The Armed Forces Charity, offers lifelong support to those serving in the UK’s Armed Forces, those who have served (veterans) and their families. SSAFA exist to relieve need and suffering amongst the wider Services community, in order to support the independence and dignity of all those that ask for assistance. SSAFA can help by providing welfare advice and financial assistance – our nationwide network of trained volunteers will visit clients to understand their individual needs and work with other organisations to provide to those needs, whether financial, practical or emotional. Examples include home adaptions, priority debts, access to benefits, household essentials and addressing social isolation. SSAFA volunteers have expert local knowledge and can refer clients onto other services within SSAFA, or within the local community or further afield. SSAFA helps anyone who has served in the British Armed Forces, (regulars and reserves) along with their immediate family members such as dependent children, spouses, ex-spouses, partners, ex-partners, widows and widowers. SSAFA helps because 15,000 men and women leave the Armed Forces each year. Most make entirely successful transitions to civilian life; some need help. Veterans are getting younger, and some find adapting to civilian life disorientating, without the structure and camaraderie of the Armed Forces. Many veterans tell us it is difficult to ask for help leading to further isolation and poorer physical and mental health. Do you know someone who has served in the armed forces? Please tell them about SSAFA. To find out more about SSAFA’s services, or to ask for assistance, contact SSAFA Somerset on 02089383633 or email somerset.branch@ssafa. org.uk; you will be called back by a local Volunteer Caseworker. If you would consider volunteering to become a caseworker please use the same contact details or go on line to: www.ssafa.org.uk/ volunteer
LGBT Support Groups Four support groups for the LGBT+ community of North Somerset now run monthly in WestonSuper-Mare and Nailsea. 16 | www.localreach.co.uk
These include Trans Plus (for the transgender and non-binary community), Colours (a youth group for 13-17 year-olds), Family Plus (for parents, carers and relatives of LGBT+ youth) and Fifty Plus (for community members over the age of 50). All groups are supported by the charity’s community partners, including Bridging the Gap Together!, Community Connect and the Curo Group. The support groups offer North Somerset’s LGBT+ community a safe space to connect and meet others, as well as find out what else is going on in their local area. For more information about the North Somerset LGBT+ Forum or to find out venue and joining details for the support groups, please email support@ nslgbtforum.com
Adopt-a-Street My name is Kevin and I am the founder of the Weston-Super-Mare Adopt a street group, which I started when moving here. Adopt a street is not my idea, I borrowed it from a group I was part of in Earley near Reading. Looking at the rubbish in Weston-Super-Mare, I thought we need to do with the same here, it’s been support-ed by North Somerset Council and they very kindly supply us equipment and bags. We were growing in numbers until lockdown got in the way of our group pickups. The eventual aim of Adopt-a-Street is so everyone can look after a small part of the town, starting with the area where they live and hope-fully, we can get pride back in the community. For me I do more walking around than I normally would and the extra exercise is great. It also clears my head as I tend to let my mind wander around. I have had only positive feedback from strangers that bump into me litter picking. So be part of the solution not the pollution and join us, as many hands make light work! For more information, please check our web-site www.n-somerset.gov.uk/adopt-a-street or email adopt-a-street@n-somerset.gov.uk
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Back to School Cooking Tips from OvenGleamers – your local premium oven cleaning company 1. Batch Cook – once a week prepare all the weeks meals in one monster cookathon. Use a theme to help you: a) Roast chicken can become chicken curry, chicken & sweetcorn topped jacket potatoes and chicken stir-fry. b) Use mince for spaghetti bolognaise, lasagne and tacos c) Roasted vegetables make great fajitas, veggie pasta and vegetable curry
2. Freeze sandwiches ahead for packed lunches – avoid soggy contents & salad – add these as extras on the day. Great fillings include Ham and cheese, Turkey, cranberry & brie, Tuna & sweetcorn (go light on the mayo) and Chicken & cream cheese. 3. Up your 5-a-day: Add fruit/vegetables to every meal: bananas at breakfast, grapes & apples/ carrot sticks & cherry tomatoes in lunchboxes and side salad / fresh fruit salads with dinner. 4. Keep on top of looking after your cooking appliances by having a regular professional oven clean very few months. In between cleans use oven liners to catch spills or use them as non-stick liners in your roasting tins and on your baking trays (saves loads of time on the washing up) 5. De-grease the BBQ before you put it away for the winter – ensure all racks and surfaces are fully clean to avoid mould build up over the storage period. For all your back to school oven cleaning call Graeme Robertson at OvenGleamers on 01934 440032
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Are you performing routine backups of your data? Regularly we meet customers that have a lot of important data on their computers such as photos, documents and music, but don’t realise that if the computer were to break down, there is a possibility that all this data could be lost forever. We encourage all readers to stop and think about their data, and the impact that losing it could have. At a minimum for computers, we advise local backups are performed, which means a small backup drive is connected to the computer to receive routine automatic backups. This serves to protect data against harmful events such as user error, virus infections, and hardware failure. For those looking for the most comprehensive backup solution and for mobile devices (i.e phones and tablets), we recommend offsite cloud backups, which is where backups are saved on the cloud (cloud essentially means a computer that resides elsewhere and is accessed automatically via the internet), therefore protecting data against even more circumstances including natural disasters and theft. For those unsure of how to achieve this, we can help in setting this up for your business or home. Bottom line is, performing routine backups means peace of mind that in the event of data loss, a safety net is there to save you. Backups are unquestionably worthwhile for those who have irreplaceable data. For help on this topic and assistance in configuring backups of your data, please see our advert on this page to get in touch.
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A Good Read did and passed an enormously entertaining train journey rattling straight through from January to June. Not just for avid readers, but for anyone interested in life and literature, this is an excellent bedside or holiday companion – funny, entertaining, and educational. Be warned though – one thing leads to another, and you will soon find yourself putting many of the authors who feature here on your wish list.
Love, Sex, Death and Words
by John Sutherland and Stephen Fender Sometimes it can feel like the shelves of the local bookshop are planning your life out for you, with their collections of 1001 Places to Go/Films to See/ Things to do Before You Die/Turn 40/Lose the Will to Live.... Such collections vary in quality too – some are weighty coffee table tomes, beautifully illustrated, which reward random opening and selection, whereas others have a distinct sense of being ‘thrown together’ for a key shopping moment in the crowded calendar. Well, if you have a book buff among your acquaintances, here is a collection with a difference. Sutherland and Fender have used the days of the year as their format, and each day contains a mini essay concerning a literary event from history. Some are uproariously funny anecdotes, some are well-known tales of foolishness or excessiveness which stand up well to a second/third/tenth telling, and some are serious musings on life and literature – in other words Love, Sex, Death and Words. So, in a typical month, you might go from Peter Pan to TS Eliot, or from Francis Bacon to Harry Potter. The day-by-day format suggests that the authors intended this to be a book ‘dipped in to’ on any given day. However, the quality and variety is such that it can be read all at once should you so wish – I
The Queen’s Knickers by Nicholas Allan
Ever wondered why the Queen’s Christmas Speech is so short? It’s the holly on her knickers. But they are not her most impressive pair – well, not compared to the special parachute-equipped pants that she wears for transatlantic flights, or the ones that inflate into a rubber dinghy... Confused? Don’t worry, Nicholas Allan explains it all in this gloriously mad and ever-so-slightly-rude fantasy tale about the Queen’s underwear choices. The text may be deadpan, but the illustrations show just how much fun the writer is having dreaming up all kinds of different knicker varieties. It’s contagious – by the end, you too will be pondering what else the Queen (and her loyal servant Dilys) should have packed in the special pants trunk. Since it was published back in the year 2000 The Queen’s Knickers has become a modern classic. Go on, take a peek! By Willow Coby
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Banana Upside Down Cake For lovers of caramel everywhere
Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Ingredients: For Banana Topping: 120 g brown sugar 60 g butter 1.5 tbsp golden syrup 3 bananas sliced For the Cake 2 ripe bananas 2 tbsp yoghurt 90 g butter at room temperature 180 g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 180 g self-raising flour ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg Method: Preheat the oven to 180C. Line a 20 x 20cm square baking tin or a 23cm round tin with baking parchment. It’s best not to use a loose-bottomed tin but if you do fold the parchment so it goes up the sides of the tin too. Otherwise, the caramel will leak out into the oven! 20 | www.localreach.co.uk
To make the topping, place the sugar, butter, and golden syrup into a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat until all the sugar and butter have melted. Stir gently and pour into the tin, tilting the tin backwards and forwards so the layer of caramel completely covers the bottom. Slice the bananas into pieces about 2cm thick. Place them in the caramel. For the cake, mash the bananas with a fork then mix into the yogurt. Set aside. Place the butter and sugar into a large mixing bowl. Whisk till pale and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, whisking after each one. Sift the flour and spices together and gradually fold into the mixing bowl. Then fold in the banana and yoghurt mixture. Spoon the batter into the cake tin on top of the caramel and bananas. Bake at 180C for about 45 minutes. Test with a skewer to see if it’s cooked. If necessary bake for a little longer. When ready, remove the cake from the oven and let it stand for a couple of minutes. Then place a plate on top of the tin and turn it over to remove the cake. Serve warm with cream, custard, or ice cream.
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We are proud to announce we will be sponsoring the Food & Drink Hall at this year’s Bath & West Festival! Held at the famous Bath & West Showground on the August Bank Holiday weekend (27 – 29th August), the Bath & West Country Festival replaces the usual Royal Bath & West Show for the first year after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The Food & Drink Hall has relocated to the Showering Pavilion, providing an even bigger foodie experience for visitors where you can browse our range of handmade pies, quiches and savoury products along with our premium butchery meats. Come and say hello to the team and try some of our famous products which we will be showcasing on our large trade stand in the Food & Drink Hall. We will also have an outdoor food and drink pop up kitchen where you can try our cooked butchery products as you walk around the beautiful showground. Alan Lyons, Head of Shows at the Bath & West comments: – “The Food & Drink Hall is one of the best-loved parts of the Bath & West experience and we are really pleased to welcome Thorner’s of Somerset as our NEW sponsors; particularly as they are our neighbours, located less than a mile away from the Showground!” Dan Snook, MD of Thorner’s of Somerset continues: – “We are excited to be able to sponsor and attend the first in person event since the onset of COVID-19. We can’t wait to see all of our loyal customers and showcase our fantastic range of products” Check out our Thorner’s Delivered service with free delivery on all orders over £50. We are also offering 10% OFF your first online order. Simply visit www.thornersofsomerset.co.uk
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Don’t Replace It, Repair It!
Last weekend I prepared a nice roast dinner. I seasoned the chicken, popped it in the oven and turned it to the usual temperature. Fans and lights all came on so I left it for a hour to cook. When I returned to check on its progress there was no delicious smell and the chicken still looked a bit anaemic. On closer examination it was completely raw! All the oven dials were set correctly, just no heat. Now I had to buy a new oven! Or did I? There couldn’t be that much inside an oven to go wrong could there? An oven is basically a heater with a thermostat. Surely there must be someone, who could fix these sorts of things, especially in today’s eco friendly, let’s not throw things away society. A little research and a Facebook enquiry led me to Pete and his household appliance repair business. A quick phone call followed I described the problem. He confidently diagnosed a broken heating element. It was going to cost £40 including his callout fees and he’d be over Tuesday. As easy as that. Tuesday came, as did Pete. Half an hour later the oven was back up and running. Pete was very happy to chat about the white goods market. Most problems, it transpires, can be fixed quite easily, and at a fraction of the cost of replacing 22 | www.localreach.co.uk
the appliance. Blocked pipes, burnt-out motors, faulty sensors, and objects jamming mechanisms are all common faults. Sometimes the repair isn’t as simple, but with a bit of knowledge can still be fixed. For example he’d had a customer lose all the heat in their tumble drier. The heating element was OK, but two capacitors on the circuit board had blown. He was able to replace those (50p each cost price plus his time!!) and his customer was back to having dry clothes again. Pete explained that most appliances get replaced well before they need to be. It’s very easy to get into the mindset of throwing something out as soon as it stops, especially if you contact the official manufacturer repair service and hear their prices. But as long as the rest of the machine is still in good condition, a small amount spent on some new parts, fitted by a qualified engineer can give you years of extra service. So the next time your washing machine refuses to empty the water, or your dishwasher fails to clean the crockery, don’t start browsing the web for the best deals, give your local version of ‘Pete the repair man’ a call. He’ll save you money, keep your appliance out of the landfill sites and save you the hassle of having to learn how to use a new device. He will also drink an unusually large amount of tea and during a half hour visit. Thanks Pete! By Susan Taylor
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Funny Face The Egremont Crab Fair Several years ago, while in the Lake District we stumbled on the small market town of Egremont. They were preparing for their annual Crab Fair, which I (wrongly) assumed had something to do with the sea creature. A chatty lady in the newsagent explained that every year the townsfolk of Egremont hold the Crab Fair as an annual celebration after harvest time. The first documented fair was in 1267 and has been held continuously since this time, except for the War years...and latterly the total poo-fest that passed for 2020 /21. The Lord of Egremont started the tradition of giving away crab apples, the ‘crabs’ from which the fair takes its name. It is a traditional fair, with singing, dancing, races, pipe-smoking, and stalls selling cider. We felt as though we’d stumbled into the Shires and Gandalf might appear at any moment. One of the highlights of the day was the celebrated World Gurning Championship.
Ouch! A guide to ear-piercing Vertical lobe - If you have space for two earrings on your lobe, you could try a vertical lobe piercing, where two studs are stacked on top of each other. Upper lobe - This position, where the main lobe narrows into the outer curve, is ideal for small, intricate piercings. Helix - A helix piercing typically sits at the top of your ear cartilage. There’s plenty of room in this area, so double and triple helix piercings are quite common. Forward Helix - A forward helix sits on the inner and top half of your ear cartilage, a couple of inches in and down from the temple. It can be a single stud or ring, as well as a series of piercings. Conch - A conch piercing refers to the middle section of the ear. An inner conch is when a stud is punctured right through the middle, and nestles in the inner curve, and an outer conch is where a hoop will start in the middle but hugs 24 | www.localreach.co.uk
To ‘gurn’ means to ‘snarl like a dog, look savage, distort the countenance’. Contestants have to pull a grotesque face through a horse collar, known as a braffin. There were many contenders and some intense competition. It was clear even to an outsider that this was seriously competitive stuff. There are competing stories about how gurning started. The most popular says it originated from the mockery of the village idiot - the townsfolk would throw a horse’s collar over him and make him pull funny faces in exchange for pints of ale. My favourite is the one about the drunken farmer, who is said to have arrived home very late one night to find his wife in an ‘uncharitable’ mood. Apparently he shouted, “stop gurning, woman!” and thrust a horse collar over her head. At this assault her facial expressions and language intensified to the point that the art of ‘gurning’ was born. However it originated, it was a fun way to spend the day. The next Crab Fair is scheduled for September 2022, so you have a year to practice your funny faces! By Sarah Davey
the outer edge of your ear. This is a little more painful than the other piercings mentioned so far. Industrial / Scaffold - An industrial piercing requires two holes, both in the outer cartilage. They’re usually punctured diagonally opposite each other (but the angle is up to you) and linked together with a barbell. This is a little more painful again. Daith - A daith piercing sits through the most inner part of the ear’s cartilage. Some people find this piercing offers them relief from severe migraines. Rook - Just above the daith sits a ridge, which is referred to as a rook. A Tragus and Anti-tragus - Sitting just above the ear canal, is the tragus and opposite sits the anti-tragus. Both are usually only big enough for one piercing. Snug - Sitting slightly above the anti-tragus is a piercing spot called the ‘snug’. Possibly because of how snugly a small hoop hugs it. By Louise Addison
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Time to Choose? Where should you go to university? Placements - Are there any placements associated with your course? Are they compulsory? Whereabouts in the course do they fall? Are they paid? The Student Halls - Are there halls and are they near the university? Not having to negotiate transport and bus timetables can be a bonus when there are so many other new skills to learn. Student flats can be great, but in the first year when you don’t know anyone it can be daunting organising bill-sharing and rent payments on top of everything else. Consider location; rents in London and the South can be considerably higher than other parts of the UK. Societies - What are you into? Some unis are famous for their theatrical societies, others for their sports facilities, sailing clubs, choral societies, or orchestras. If you have a hobby you are passionate about there will be a university society for you. Nightlife - If you’re the nightclub type you might want to make sure you’re going somewhere with a good night scene. People assume all universities have this, but some are situated on isolated campuses, and you might need to take this into consideration. If you’re a student entering Year 13 you may be trying to narrow down your choice of university. It can be quite a task because there are so many. Even if you know what you want to study - chemical engineering, maths, architecture, medicine, music etc., different universities can have radically different approaches. Here are some points to consider. Course and Contact Hours - How much tutor contact do you want or need? Do you want a more conventionally academic course, or would you prefer something more practical and hands on? Scholarships - These can be awarded for a variety of reasons: academic excellence, music, and sports are most common. The good news is that you don’t have to be studying music, or sports as a subject, just willing to perform on behalf of the university.
Local Area - If you like to get out hill walking at the weekends then London might not be the best choice of city. But if you love art galleries and theatre trips it might be the perfect place. If you love to sail or sea kayak, then you might like to consider universities near the coast. Do you want easy access to a gym? A swimming pool? Dance studio? Is your chosen uni where you think it is? - Think I’m joking? I grew up in Warwick and every year without fail we had lots of people wandering around the castle area asking where Warwick University was. They were always surprised when we said, ‘Coventry!’ How far away from home is it and are there are good transport links? - If you want to pop home now and then, you might not relish a nine-hour bus ride.
Bursaries - If you grew up in the care system or come from a background where parental finances are strained, universities may offer a financial incentive for you to attend.
Going to open days is a great idea, to get a firsthand feel of where you could be staying. This year open days should be happening again, so go to a few, and trust your gut.
Modules - You can usually check course modules online. Do they look interesting? You don’t want to end up studying something you hate for a year.
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Towards the Light The history of the famous Blackpool Illuminations in the press! The light generated was called “artificial sunshine” and they were most likely the first electric streetlights in the world. In 1912, to mark the first Royal visit to Blackpool a new section of the promenade was opened, called the Princess Parade. It was decorated garlands of 10,000 electric light bulbs. They were so impressive and popular that they were staged again in September of that year and the following year. Unfortunately, the outbreak of the First World War meant they weren’t staged again until 1925. They gradually became more ambitious, including animated attractions, until the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939 once again halted the event. Even after the war restrictions on the use of fuel and decorative lighting meant that the illuminations did not reappear until 1949.
Blackpool’s evolution into a popular seaside resort began in the 18th century, when sea air was widely regarded as having health-giving properties, and it became fashionable to take holidays at the coast. In 1781, a road was built that allowed visitors to travel from Manchester to Blackpool by stagecoach, which opened up the seaside town to people from the nearby mill towns of Lancashire, but there was little in the way of entertainment aside from a grass-covered promenade, a bowling green, and a theatre. When the railway line arrived in town in 1846, Talbot Road Station (now called Blackpool North) was built, and holiday makers arrived in their thousands during the ‘Wakes Weeks’, when mills and factories were closed so the machinery could be serviced. In 1863, the North Pier was opened to the public, followed by the Central Pier and Victoria Pier. A large amusement park was built, which eventually became the Pleasure Beach. In 1878, the Winter Gardens were opened, providing indoor entertainment during poor weather. Until 1879 the streets were lit by gas light but in that year the Council devoted the sum of £5000 (around £600000 in today’s money) to experiment with the concept of electric street lighting. On the September 19th in 8 dynamo-electric machines powered by 16 Robey engines were used to power 8 arc lamps on the promenade which emitted the equivalent of 48,000 candles of light in total. Between 70,000 and 100,000 visitors travelled from all over Britain to witness the event, which had been widely reported
Since then, they have been staged every year in the same format. They are switched on at the beginning of September and run for 66 nights. Curiously until 2020 they had never extended into the Christmas period. But last year, in a morale-raising move they ran through till the start of January. It was the first time that the resort was unable to hold a live Switch-On celebration. Instead, a virtual celebration was staged on Friday 4th September. The lights were switched on jointly by local heroes, including a consultant, two nurses, a hospital catering manager, two fundraisers, and a therapy dog and his owner. Each carried an illuminated strip that was attached to the main switch so that they could all play a part in Blackpool’s first ever socially distanced Switch-On. In 2021 the illuminations will again run through until January to help boost the local tourist economy. It’s big, brash, and totally British, and the Blackpool illuminations should be seen by everyone at least once. By Susan Taylor
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In Season Why we have seasons
September 22nd marks the Autumn Equinox. It’s the end of summer and the start of a new season. But what is a season? We all instinctively know the difference between summer and winter but who decides when they start and end? Are there official dates? Well actually yes. A season is defined as a period of the year distinguished by special climate conditions. The four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter each have their own light, temperature, and weather patterns that repeat yearly.
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In the UK the winter solstice generally begins on December 21 or 22. This is the day of the year with the shortest period of daylight. Summer begins on June 20 or 21, the summer solstice, the day which has the most daylight of any day in the year. Spring and autumn, begin on days that have equal amounts of daylight and darkness. The vernal, or spring, equinox falls on March 20 or 21, which brings us back to autumn which starts at the end of the month. The seasons of the Northern Hemisphere are the opposite of those in the Southern Hemisphere, which is why in Australia, summer begins in December, winter begins in June and Christmas lunch is served on the beach! Our seasons occur because Earth is tilted on its axis relative to the orbital plane, the invisible, flat disc where most objects in the solar system orbit the sun. Earth revolves on its axis, which is an invisible line that runs through its centre, from pole to pole. In June, when our Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, the sun’s rays hit it for more of the day than in winter, which means we receive more hours of daylight. In December, when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, there are fewer hours of daylight. But our four-season year is not experienced all over the globe. Four seasons only occur in the midlatitudes, which are places that are not too near the poles or Equator. The further north (or south) you go within these mid-latitudes, the bigger the differences in the seasons. For example, Helsinki in Finland sees a full 18.5 hours of daylight in the middle of June whereas in mid-December it barely gets 6 hours. Athens in Greece however in the far south of Europe, has a smaller variation, with 14.5 hours of daylight in June and 9.5 hours in December. Places near the Equator experience little seasonal variation and receive the same amount of daylight and darkness throughout the whole year. These places remain warm year-round and typically have just two seasons, a rainy season, and a dry one. Polar regions do experience seasonal variation, although they are obviously colder than most other places on the planet. Near the poles, the amount of daylight changes dramatically between summer and winter. In Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost city in the U.S., it stays light all day long between midMay and early August, while in winter the city is in total darkness. I love the fact we have four seasons in the UK but just a small change in global temperature could cause the seasons to shift or become more extreme. We can’t take our wonderful seasons for granted. By Kate McCarthy
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EST. 1992
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