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A Winter Fair at St Mark’s Church!
When Storm Darragh made its arrival on our Christmas Fair day we unfortunately had to cancel. However, all is not lost and we’re now having it on Saturday February 1st from 11:00am until 2:00pm. All your favourites will be there and an opportunity to buy Christmas things ready for next year. Come and enjoy a festive atmosphere where we will also have a barbeque, face painting, games for the children and lots more. We look forward to seeing you.
February Events
The Friends Of The Playhouse host their regular Saturday Coffee Mornings 10:00am to 11:30am at the High Street Theatre. Hot Drinks/Biscuits on sale.
Saturday 1st February: The monthly raffle. 1st prize is 2 tickets to a show at the Playhouse (subject to availability) plus other lovely prizes.
Wednesday 12th February: 2:00pm in the upstairs bar, Valentines Disco/Sing Along. Tickets £7 (Members), £9 (Non Members) includes
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refreshments available from the Theatre Box Office.
Saturday 15th February: Music Quiz. Only £1 per person to enter.
Milton Baptist Church Appoints New Minister
Milton Baptist Church has been searching for a new minister since March 2023. This time has been both a time of trial for the church family and a time of blessing, as we have united to discern God’s leading. This season of change will culminate on Saturday 1st February at 2:00pm, when we will Ordain and Induct our new pastor, Rev Dr Louise Luft.
The service will be led by Rev Lindsay Caplen (Regional Minister, Webnet) and will be followed by a cream tea. Please join us to celebrate.
February 3rd meeting, North Somerset Hard of Hearing group
The North Somerset Hard of Hearing Social group meets on the 1st Monday of each month, 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Conservative Club, 24-26 Alexandra Parade, Weston-super-Mare BS23 10X. The topic is the Middle East and the Suez crisis. The meetings are a mixture of speakers, chat and useful information. Hearing aid batteries available. Cost £4 to include refreshments.
Banwell Methodist Church - Breaking News
All the items you wanted or didn’t receive for Christmas are still available.
Come to the Youth & Community Centre on Saturday 8th February, 10:00am – 12 noon and join us for coffee/tea and home-made cakes and find that bargain you have been looking for.
All items priced to suit everyone’s pocket.
Coffee Mornings at Milton Methodist
The Tuesday coffee mornings at Milton Methodist Church continue on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, between 10:00am and 12 noon. The
dates for February are 11th and 25th. Everyone is welcome to call in for coffee or tea, homemade cake(s), and a chat with friends old or new.
A very big pop up fabric sale!
Mark Pickles is bringing lots of cotton craft fabrics, at only £5.00 a metre to Greenways Farm, Lyefield Road Worle BS22 9NX on Wednesday February 12th from 10:00am - 3:00pm. Machine servicing will also be available - please book beforehand - and the Thursday Girls will be running our coffee shop, with homemade cakes and light lunches, and a charity tombola. Join us to find out about new craft activities planned for 2025 at Greenways.
Contact thethursdaygirls@gmail.com or Heather on 07967527455
Weston-Super-Mare Music Appreciation Society welcome new members and visitors!
Our next meetings are on 12th February, 12th March & (AGM) 9th April. 2:15pm for a 2:30pm start with tea/coffee provided during the interval. We have presentations given by professional speakers and our own members. Come and join a friendly group of people with a shared interest in a wide range of recorded music. We meet at Milton Methodist Church, 2 Milton Hill, Weston-SuperMare BS22 9RA. (The hall is behind the church). For more details email: simonrawlings9@gmail. com or call/text Simon on 07971474968. Visit our website at: www.thefrms.co.uk/affprogs/ wsm_home.htm
Weston-super-Mare Family History Society February 12th Presentation
Did you know that Weston Airfield was one of the busiest airfields in the country in the 1930s? To find out more about Aviation at Weston, a presentation will be given at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Baytree Road, Weston BS22 8HQ on 12th February at 2:30pm.
Members £1.50, guests £2 which includes Tea/ Coffee & Biscuits.
We also give free Family History advice in Weston Library on the first Saturday of the month, 2:00pm - 3:30pm.
Stop Your Bills Going Through the Roof
According to the Energy Saving Trust, as much as 25% of the heat in your home is lost through your loft or roof space. Not only does that mean you’re getting bigger bills than you should be, you’re also contributing much more than you need to towards greenhouse gases and your carbon footprint.
While Access4Lofts specialises in supplying and installing loft ladders, hatches and boarding, we also offer loft insulation that could reduce this heat loss by as much as 20%. That’s going to mean, not just a significant saving on your energy bills, but also a big step in the right direction when it comes to your household’s impact on climate change.
Access4Lofts is fully committed to providing you with loft insulation that is not only practical and affordable, but also meets the very highest environmental standards. All insulation installs comply with the National Insulation Association (NIA) recommended standard depths of insulation. Call Anthony now to book a free survey and quotation on 01275 293 128, or visit www.Access4Lofts.co.uk/BristolSouth.
You can also find them on Facebook as Access4Lofts Bristol South
Has someone you love died? Are you feeling alone?
Sometimes it can be helpful just to talk to someone who understands!
The Grieve Well Café at Christchurch is for anyone who has lost someone close, whether that’s recently or a while ago.
Please come and join us for a coffee or tea, for a chance to share experiences of loss or just to enjoy the company of people who have similar life stories.
The cafe is open from 10:00am to noon.
Next dates: 19th February, 19th March and every third Wednesday of the month, at Christchurch Clevedon.
February 19th Meeting Macular Society Local Group
The Weston-super-Mare local Macular Society group covering Weston, Clevedon, Winscombe, Burnham and surrounding areas meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month 10:30am to 12:30pm at
St Peter’s Church Hall, Baytree Road, Westonsuper-Mare BS22 8HG.
The group is for anyone affected by central vision loss AMD wet or dry. New programme of talks from helpful organisations and local interest such as RNIB and Birnbeck pier.
Cost £3 including refreshments. Friends and carers most welcome. For more information contact Jo 07947 373 244
Flower Arranging Demonstration
Make new friends and enjoy an afternoon watching flower arranging demonstrations. Arrangements are raffled off at the end of the afternoon.
Monday 24th February, 2:00pm for 2:30pm start at St George’s Community Centre, Willow Close BS22 7XF.
Entry £7 - Raffle Tickets £1 a strip - Tea/Coffee and Biscuits £1.
We meet on the 4th Monday of the month except August & December.
Find us on Facebook Weston Super Mare Flower Club.
Secure Your Legacy with Your Will & Support Local Hospice Care!
Make Your Will Week 2025 takes place 3rd7th March. Local solicitors generously give their services and time for free to help you create your will in exchange for a donation to our hospice: Weston Hospicecare. Have you thought about leaving a gift in your will to Weston Hospicecare? One in five patients are cared for because someone like you decided to leave a gift in their will to ensure care for future patients in our community. Spaces are limited so please call solicitors directly to book your appointment.
To contact a participating solicitor and book your appointment, or for more information, please visit: www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/ event/makeyourwillweek/
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 the third Monday and one Saturday every month, plus for coffee in Nuffield Health (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
Interested in quilting? Come along to our meeting
We are Weston Quilters a lively group of people of all abilities who enjoy patchwork and quilting. We normally 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 or for any change in venue.
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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.
Tuesday Retirement Group. First Tuesday In The Month - 10:30am12:00pm
Our annual Christmas meal was held at the Beachlands Hotel, on Tuesday 3rd December and was thoroughly enjoyed by 32 members, a raffle was also held.
We will be announcing some outings in the spring which are always enjoyed by those attending. Last year we were lucky with the weather!
Our club’s annual fee of £30 is being retained for another year, and is due by 31st March each year. Come along to see what’s on offer as a retirement group.
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Friendship for all Veterans and NonVeterans alike
The Weston-super-Mare Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association covers both W-s-M and Burnham areas, and we meet at Eagle House, 21-22 Alexandra Parade, Weston-superMare BS23 1QX; We have a Coffee Morning every Wednesday from 10:00am. Our events are on our Facebook page (RAFA Weston Online Club), there is something for everyone.
The RAFA welcomes all, Veterans and NonVeterans alike, with full or associated membership. Pop along to a coffee morning or contact Jim on 07758354211, for more information we will be more than pleased to hear from you.
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
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not a lesson as such, but all levels are welcome - we chat about all kinds of things in German. Hoffentlich bis bald! Sarah.
Weston Woodturning Circle is always looking for new
members Interested
We meet in the Football Club on Winterstoke Road BS24 9AA every third Thursday from 7:00pm - 9:30pm. We would like to welcome everyone interested in woodturning no matter where you are on your woodturning journey, so why not give us a try. At our February meeting we have a demonstration from one of our club members Martin Gurd.
The first two meetings are free of charge, if you decide to join we can offer some free tuition and the loan of some equipment to get you started.
Friendship club for over 50’s
We are a friendship club and we meet every Friday 2:00pm till 4:00pm at Meadvale Community Hall. We have an entertainer that comes in and sings a variety of 50s, 60s, 70s music, plus more. We have a raffle, we have day trips out 5 times and 2 holidays a year. Yearly subscription is £1.50 and 50p a week. Please contact Chair. Shaun 07719176499 or email shaun66@btinternet.com
Free play sessions every Saturday, everyone welcome!!
ParkPlay is free community play, every Saturday, for everyone. Make friends, have fun, get moving!
10:00am – Merlin Park Playground, Redcliff Bay, Portishead, BS20 8RW
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/
OvenGleamers Top Tips for Loving Your Cooker This February
1. Invest in a non-stick oven liner. They help to catch all of those annoying drips that stick to the bottom of your cooker, which later can become a burnt-on mess. Easy to wash or pop in the dishwasher.
2. Do not use harsh chemicals inside your cooker. Instead, try a safer homemade option using items found around your household. For an all-purpose cleaner and deodorizer, mix together 4 tablespoons baking soda with 1 litre warm water.
3. Get the wiping habit! Wipe away any spillages immediately with a damp cloth. Don’t give the mess a chance to stay. I know this sounds easy and as hard as you try it is a chore, the oven can still be hot and some of the stuff just doesn’t want to come off but stick with it. Get a microfibre cloth and use it wet with washing-up solution.
4. Cover your roast! You need to stop the grease spitting all over your lovely clean oven. To do this just put a lid on your roast tin or cover with foil or try a roasting bag. This way the inside of your oven and your grill (if its inside your oven) won’t become completely coated in grease when you are cooking. This grease, if left in the oven, becomes burnt on carbon in the long term and is very difficult to get off.
5. Get a professional in to Gleam It! If you really can’t get all the dirt and grime out of your oven yourself then maybe call and book someone that can. A newly cleaned cooker will be sparkling and clean and if you follow our other tips you will keep it clean, won’t you?
Need some professional help? Then call Graham at OvenGleamers on 01934 440032 or go to www.ovengleamers.com for more details.
Good service never goes out of fashion
Last month we told you that we are celebrating 40 years in business in 2025. Its an exciting time for us as well as an opportunity to look back over the ups and downs of business and how life has changed in those 40 years. As everyone’s experience, life has been up and down, and the business has seen many transformations over the years.
When we first opened the shop, we were the only Hotpoint centre and Miele Centre in the area. Other manufacturers soon came on board including Electrolux, Zanussi and Siemens. Those were the days when Reps would come round looking for new outlets for their goods. Remembering John Berry of Hotpoint, Stuart Garmston of Siemens, Roy Marriot of Miele and many others who helped us become who we are today. There were very many happy times, we had engineers on the road and sales staff in the shop. We had tough times too when the recessions hit, we had no idea how we were going to survive.
We have very many loyal customers, and some have become more like old friends. Even second and third generations are calling us now. Only this last week one of our original customers called us for a new appliance.
Life has certainly changed. Machines are super clever, even with the ability to connect to the internet, so you can turn your oven on as you leave work to come home. Or even check what’s in your fridge! Whoever would have thought a fridge compressor would run a tumble dryer! And yet the call for simple machines has never been greater! Maybe a manufacturer might listen soon!
Times are changing rapidly for us all, but good service never goes out of fashion. We aim to provide this to every customer. So if it’s a repair or a new machine you need we are still here to help.
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We repair: Washing machines, washer dryers, tumble dryers, dishwashers, ovens and hobs, cookers and integrated appliances.
We sell: Washing machines, washer dryers, tumble dryers, dishwashers, ovens and hobs, cookers, fridges and freezers and integrated appliances.
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Mushroom Stroganoff
A creamy but light and delicious supper
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Serves: 2
WINTER WARMER!
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Ingredients:
2 tsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped.
1 tbsp sweet paprika
2 garlic cloves, crushed.
300g mixed mushrooms
150ml vegetable stock
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp sour cream
Small bunch of parsley, roughly chopped.
Method:
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the onions and soften for about 5 mins.
Add the paprika and garlic, then cook for 1 minute more. Roughly chop and add the mushrooms, then cook over a high heat, stirring often, for about 5 mins.
Pour in the stock and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to the boil and allow to simmer until the sauce thickens (5-10 minutes). Remove from the heat and stir through the soured cream and most of the parsley.
Serve with rice (it goes particularly well with brown or wild rice) stirring through the remaining chopped parsley just before plating the dish.
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The Little Things That Make a Big Difference: How Home Help Can Transform Your Day
Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that have the biggest impact on our lives. Tasks like preparing a meal, running errands, or sharing a chat over a cup of tea may seem simple, but they can bring enormous relief and joy when life feels overwhelming. That’s where home help can truly make a difference.
Imagine starting your day with a Helper who knows exactly how you like your home to feel. They arrive with a friendly smile, ready to tackle the tasks that have been building up. Perhaps it’s preparing a home-cooked meal, chopping vegetables, and tidying the kitchen. By the time they’re done, you have a delicious meal ready to enjoy without lifting a finger.
Or maybe your shopping list has been growing, but the thought of navigating the busy aisles of a supermarket feels daunting. A Helper can take care of it for you, picking up groceries, collecting prescriptions, or running those small errands you’ve been putting off.
For many, daily cleaning tasks like dusting, vacuuming, or mopping can quickly feel overwhelming. These small chores tend to build up, making the idea of tackling them seem like a big job. With home help, you can have someone take care of these tasks, leaving your home sparkling and fresh without the stress of fitting them into your already busy day.
Sometimes, it’s not the practical tasks but the companionship that matters most. Having someone to sit and chat with, share stories, or simply enjoy a quiet moment together can brighten your day and provide a sense of connection.
Each of these small acts adds up to a more manageable, enjoyable, and stress-free day. At Cleanify, we believe that home help isn’t just about cleaning or ticking off tasks—it’s about enhancing your quality of life in meaningful ways.
Whether it’s a one-off visit or regular support, our tailored services are here to help make your life easier, happier, and more comfortable. After all, it’s the little things that make a big difference.
WE ARE NOT JUST CLEANERS… WE OFFER HOME HELP ALSO
General Cleaning: Dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and keeping your home fresh and tidy.
Housekeeping: Making beds, changing linens, and organising spaces.
Ironing and Laundry: Folding, organising, and keeping your clothes in order.
Errands: Grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, or other small errands.
Organisation: Decluttering and tidying to help your home feel more spacious and welcoming.
Companionship: Keeping you company over a cup of tea or coffee, and brightening your day with a friendly face.
ParkPlay. Fun, Free, Welcoming, For Everyone, Lots of different games
ParkPlay is ran by volunteers. We need a couple more Playleaders to help us make the sessions even more fun and welcoming. If you would like to help in your local community, love the outdoors, love to chat to people and inspire them to runaround and have fun then please get in touch. getactive@n-somerset.gov.uk
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Weston Hospicecare’s Men’s March: Tackle the 10, get the Gold
This February, Weston Hospicecare’s Men’s March will see hundreds of supporters embark on the scenic 10-mile charity walk for Weston Hospicecare.
Starting at the Grand Pier, you’ll follow the stunning coastline taking you past Birnbeck Pier, through Weston Woods and on to
Sand Point before reversing the route back to the Grand Pier for a pint and a pasty whilst enjoying the Six-Nations on the big screen with your fellows walkers.
So prepare those walking boots, round up your mates and step up for Weston Hospicecare.
Visit www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/mensmarch to register.
LONELY - Why not try Weston 50+ Social Singles Group?
We are a lively local mixed group of singles, mostly in our 60’s and 70’s, who meet each Wednesday evening at an informal ‘Bar Night’ to chat and to arrange fun events for ourselves.
These include quizzes, meals, sports, dancing, trips, theatre and music for us to enjoy.
If you are an older single living in the Weston, Worle or surrounding area and looking to make new friends, why not try us for a week or two, then consider joining us regularly?
Call/text Margaret 07887 883251 or Rob 07899 755457
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8 Itsy bitsy, teeny weeny, yellow polka dot
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9 The Moor of Venice, Shakespeare play (7)
10 Type of biscuit (6)
11 About-face (7)
12 Picked, selected (6)
16 Composer of Fantaisie-Impromptu (6)
20 Sang A Perfect Day and Walk on the Wild Side (3,4)
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4 Appreciate, enjoy (6)
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6 Bystander, spectator (7)
7 Explanation of how the universe began (7)
13 Astronomical event, can be solar or lunar (7)
14 Beloved, favoured (7)
15 Innovator (7)
17 Anne ______, second wife of Henry VIII (6)
18 Contusion, blemish caused by injury (6)
19 UK’s smallest bird of prey (6)
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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.
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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.
Clear Ears, Clear Sound: This is why Professional Earwax Removal is the safest choice
A warm welcome from Toby, Claire, Emma, Sam, and, of course, Charlie the dog, at Meadows & Wood Hearing Care Specialists.
Let’s talk about earwax! We’ve all experienced that annoying “full’ feeling in our ears, muffled hearing, or even trapped water after a swim. Often, these symptoms point to earwax buildup, leaving many to wonder: What’s the safest way to deal with it?
While at-home methods such as cotton buds or ear candles might seem like quick and easy solutions, they can actually cause more harm than good. The safest option is trusting a healthcare professional to provide the correct next steps for your ear health.
Here’s why:
Ears are delicate! A professional can precisely determine whether earwax is truly causing the problem, and remove it safely, without causing any damage. Poking around without proper knowledge can lead to worse issues such as perforated eardrums or infections.
Expert advice you can trust. If your GP can’t help, it’s important to see a trained expert such as an ENT Doctor, an Audiologist, or an ENT nurse. These professionals not only remove earwax safely but can also identify signs of underlying health issues such as hearing loss or ear infections.
Having earwax professionally removed often provides instant relief and clearer hearing, especially if performed safely by an expert. At Meadows & Wood, our expert audiologists are dedicated to providing the best possible care and advice tailored to your needs.
Visit us at any of our North Somerset clinics where we would be pleased to give you a free checkup and have a chat about your hearing. Feel free to contact us using the details below.
Keeping your photos and other important data safe
Did you know that if your mobile phone is lost, stolen or damaged, you may lose all your photos, should they not be backed up. Also if your computer hard drives fails, you could also lose files and photographs. There are many ways of keeping your photos and other data safe, but typically this can mean having to use some kind of backup product. Here follows our recommended solution for different devices – please note that this is the minimum we would recommend. Also note that for these products to complete the initial backup, you will need a good internet connection – ideally fast fibre broadband.
iphone / ipad / Mac: Make sure icloud is turned on via the settings app, and the various categories for backup are switched on, i.e. icloud photos / messages and so on. Please note that Apple charge from 99p per month if you exceed the free 5GB storage.
Windows PC: Microsoft Onedrive – this will hold folders such as desktop, documents and pictures and will offer to move these folders into Onedrive when you first sign in (you will need to register your email address with Microsoft if you haven’t already). Please note that Microsoft charge if you need storage bigger than 5GB. You can either pay £1.99 per month for 100gb or upgrade to Microsoft 365 which gives a 1000gb as part of the package. Also having a local external hard drive is a sensible idea for backup and a backup product is included within Windows.
Android phone / tablet: Depending on the make of the device, you could either use the Google Cloud or the device manufacturer’s backup product i.e. Samsung Cloud. Google accounts come with a generous 15GB of free storage, which is plenty for most people. Should you exceed this limit, additional storage is reasonably prices. Google backup can be activated via the settings app then tap Google, then backup. Follow the instructions to make sure the backup is turned on.
One handy feature for mobile phones, is that if you upgrade your phone, as long as the device has been backed up to the cloud, you can restore the backup onto a new device. Make sure you keep a note of the email address and password used on the original device.
Should you need any help with the above, or other similar matters, please get in touch. We come to you, so can help you in the comfort of your own home.
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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
Join a free and friendly Health Walk!
30 to 60 minute Health Walks are available in Churchill and Cheddar, Clevedon, Congresbury, Long Ashton, Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-superMare, 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.
‘Companionship
through socialising and sharing experiences with likeminded people’
ex RN, RM, WRNS, RFA, Reserves and Commonwealth personnel are welcome. Associate membership is also available to relatives of current and former serving personnel, Sea/Marine Cadet staff and civilians. Monthly meetings include a raffle and end with the option of staying for lunch at the hotel. Contact Chairman Mike Jayes, Tel: 07805 516946, Email: streetrnachair@gmail.com for details of the next meeting.
The Weston Ukulele Players raise almost £10,000
Street Branch Royal Naval Association covers all areas of Somerset and meets monthly in the Wessex Hotel, 15 High St. Street, Somerset BA16 0EF. Current and
Solutions
1: Rub the wrong way 2: Needle in a haystack 3: Second time around
The players have been raising donations for the Children’s Hospice South West by playing for numerous clubs, societies and friendship groups. They played in pubs, hotels, holiday parks and supermarkets. We would like to thank everyone who booked us and donated to the Children’s Hospice and helped us raise almost £9,900 in 2024. Should you wish to book them for 2025 please contact Andrew on 07795690398.
Somerset Sight
Somerset Sight’s Dave’s Diner Christmas Lunch on Wednesday 4th
December saw an amazing 40 people attend. After a complimentary glass of fizz, a hot cooked two course lunch of Turkey and ham with all the trimmings was served, followed by delicious apple crumble or raspberry cheesecake with cream or custard, all served by the Somerset Sight team. Very yummy. Everyone really enjoyed it especially the raffle prize winners. A comment from one of our service users “Well, haven’t you all done a marvellous job in arranging this Christmas event for us, with getting the food out hot and promptly from the small kitchen area”
We also held a prize raffle and a Tile Appeal to raise funds to upgrade and enlarge the kitchen for future training classes for visually impaired people and private hire.
Somerset Sight is pleased to be able to offer this and other social gatherings and activities for over 3000 blind and partially sighted people throughout Somerset, along with the other services of emotional and technology support, mobile advisory service and resource centre, and volunteer visiting service. If you are interested in any of these please call the office on 01823 333818.
DAVID FORD AERIALS
“Fantastic responsive service. It’s the 2nd time I have used central roofing and on both occasions they turned up on time got on with the job and kept us informed on what was being carried out. Went above and beyond and assisted me in issues around insurance. I would recommend this company to anyone with roofing issues.”
Cat Lady
We used Central Roofing to take down an old flat roof and install another on our business premises at Knight Brothers Garage. The company was very reliable, they turned up when they said they would, the guys that did the work were very tidy and efficient. The work was completed in the time frame they set…we are more than pleased with the finished job. Karen
