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Advertising in LocalReach is a fantastic way to reach all your existing, and potentially new customers. LocalReach is delivered by Royal Mail to all homes & businesses in your postcode area every month. It is packed with community notices, interesting articles and local businesses. A massive 98% of our advertisers rebook every month so we must be doing something right!
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LocalReach is delivered each month by ROYAL MAIL to ALL of the Worle/BS22 postcode areas, including all towns and villages within the postcode areas, to every resident and business, totalling 17,655 copies each month.
We take non deliveries very seriously and in the event of a non delivery being reported to us we follow the Royal Mail’s complaint procedure.
If you are not getting your monthly copy by the end of the first week of any month please send us an email to royalmail@localreach.co.uk with the full address of the non delivery and we will ask Royal Mail to investigate and report back.
Royal British Legion, Weston-superMare Branch, Monthly Coffee Morning
Friday 31st May 10:00 to 14:00 hrs. 77, Meadow Street, WsM, BS23 1QL.
‘All welcome’. To enjoy a coffee, have a chat and make some new friends.
Coffee Mornings for 2024: Monday 24th June, Wednesday 14th August, Tuesday 23rd July, Thursday 26th September, Friday 25th October, Monday 18th November, *Tuesday 17th December
*Mince Pies Available.
The Friends Of The Playhouse hold their Saturday Coffee Mornings from 10:00am to 11:30am at the High Street Theatre. Hot Drinks & Biscuits are on sale. The mornings are open to members and non members.
Saturday 1st June: The Monthly Raffle to win 2 tickets of your choice for a show at the theatre (to be taken within 3 months), plus other prizes.
Saturday 8th June: Morning Bingo Session. Only
£1 a game to play.
Saturday 15th June: The Music Quiz. Only £1 per person to enter.
Sunday afternoon Craft Group
June Dates for the craft group are 2nd/16th/30th at 2:00pm till 5:00pm, cost is £5 to include refreshments. For further information leave a message on 01934 910298 and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
Our next meetings are on June 5th & 19th, July 3rd & 31st. 2:15pm for a 2:30pm start with tea/ coffee provided during the interval. We have presentations given by professional speakers and our own members. Come and join a friendly group of people with a shared interest in a wide range of recorded music. We meet at Milton Methodist Church, 2 Milton Hill, Weston-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
Some gardeners say that a weed is just a plant in the wrong place. But is any unwanted plant it really a weed? Is an apple tree seedling a weed? Are the random aquilegia or California poppies softening my stone paths weeds?
Plants have one goal: to live long enough to reproduce. So sometimes these plants show up in areas they’re not welcome. These plants are not technically weeds, though we might decide to treat them as such.
Then there are the plants that we know as conventional weeds, such as dandelions. Some are annuals, which live their whole life cycle in one year, and persist through a legacy of hundreds of thousands of seeds, germinating anywhere and everywhere.
Dandelions are actually perennials. They are persistent plants that love open lawn, growing into a big leafy mass with their characteristic bright yellow flowers. They also spread tens of thousands of seeds around to ensure that there are plenty more to come next year. The thing about a plant like dandelions - and this is true for many of our labelled perennial weeds, such as nettles - is that bees and other insects love them, so they are wonderful for biodiversity.
Why DO plants show up where they’re not supposed to be?
Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘Nature abhors a vacuum’? It’s the concept that emptiness or nothingness runs counter to the laws of nature. Space must be filled with something, and weeds have embraced this concept wholeheartedly. It explains why weeds pop up in places such as an open, mulched area or a pristine expanse of artfully placed stone patio. You may have determined there should be nothing there, but
Mother Nature has other ideas and starts inserting plants to fill the void.
As gardeners, we like the idea of carefully selected plants placed in well-chosen spots in our landscape. That’s ‘design’ – the conscious application of thought and the decision to grow or not grow plants in this particular place or that.
The sparsely planted landscaped garden and the heavily planted plot with barely any room between plants are garden styles at opposite ends of the spectrum. The first readily invites weeds to fill the empty spaces, but they are easy to see and remove. The second (which I favour), makes it difficult for weeds to germinate. But when they sprout – and they will - it takes a keen eye and some effort to remove them. I’m not diligent with this because the odd weed is less noticeable among all the other plants, and they are good for insect life.
Neither garden is ‘correct’. The more natural landscape will ultimately be more sustainable with less weeding effort required, though when first planted, because it takes time for all those plants to grow and fill in, you’ll have to deal with –you guessed it – weeds.,
By Rachael Leverton
Recently we have had the pleasure of visiting a number of primary school settings across the community to speak to the children about eye health.
Paediatric eye care is more important than ever as post pandemic we are seeing more children become myopic (short-sighted). Studies show this is expected to increase significantly with children taking part in more near-work activities and spending less time outdoors. The great news is that there are steps parents and children can take to help combat this…
Book a sight test
Even if you don’t have any concerns. Some eye conditions do not display any signs or symptoms so the only way to know for sure is to see an Optometrist. An eye examination is a comprehensive check that looks at multiple aspects of vision and eye health. In some cases it can also pick up other, more generalised health problems. A sight test can be carried out by an Optometrist on a child of any age (even babies) and is inclusive of any SEND or other communication requirements.
Get out side
Studies show that being outside supports
healthy, growing eyes. Just remember to wear sunglasses if it’s sunny (eyes need UV protection just like skin).
Eat a healthy, colourful diet
Our eyes require macular pigments known as carotenoids to be healthy. The best natural food sources of macular pigments are green leafy vegetables like kale and spinach, and brightly coloured fruits and vegetables like peppers, sweetcorn and red grapes. We accumulate these protective pigments, so the more of them we eat, the better our protection. Time to dust off the smoothie maker!
Take screen breaks
Screens are ubiquitous in modern life, we get it, but taking regular breaks can make all the difference. Eye muscles require stretching just like any others, so encourage children to look up and away from the screen frequently.
Myopia Management
For children with developing myopia, there are now a range of eyewear solutions that can slow the progress. It’s new and very exciting technology. To understand more about myopia management we recommend speaking to your eye health professional (or us!)
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Thursday 6th June, Worle at War - 80th Anniversary of D-Day.
The War Memorial will be open from 10:30am to 4:00pm.Leaflets will be available to guide you to the grave of the Jones family who were killed on Tuesday 3 September 1940 at Devonia Cottage. The Worle Community Centre in Lawrence Road will be open from 2:00pm to 9.00pm with information boards, archive files and photographs and a talk starting at 7:00pm.
For more information call or text Julie on 07796 270721 or visit our website worlehistorysociety. net
Bloomin’ marvellous! Flower Festival at Wick
To celebrate British Flower Week we are holding a Flower Festival at Wick St. Lawrence Church, Wick Road, BS22 7YP from 7th June - 9th June, from 10:30am - 4:30pm each day.
The theme is Best of British and our beautiful rural church will be decorated inside and out with 15
wonderful themed floral displays to show all that is great about Britain!
Family day Saturday, 8th June with children’s craft activities from 2:30pm.
Entry by programme on the door £2. Refreshments and raffle.
Contact Sandra 01934 515716 or Sheila 07495898724.
Jane Hill, Weston Museum is coming to the Monday Club meeting starting at 2:00pm prompt on Monday 10th June at the Ebdon Arms, Lilac Way, Wick St Lawrence BS22 9WE with a box of interesting objects.
There will be opportunities for any attendees who wish to do so to reminisce about the past relating to the items.
The pub kindly provides the room for free. Coffee or tea is available with a biscuit at £2.50 per person so please, if you can, take advantage of the refreshment provided.
Next meeting: Wednesday 19th June, Weston-super-Mare local Macular Society group
The Weston-super-Mare local Macular group covering Weston, Clevedon, Winscombe and surrounding areas meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month 10:30am to 12:30pm at St Peter’s Church Church Hall, Baytree Road, Weston-superMare BS22 8HG. The meetings are for anyone affected by central vision loss, AMD wet or dry. Come to share experiences with others. Swap tips and strategies. There are talks by professionals offering advice on appliances to help, useful organisations such as Vision North Somerset. Friends and carers most welcome. Cost £3.
Further information contact Jo 07947 373 244.
Vocalise ladies choir - what’s special about us?
We’re like family; we’re established 10 years yet had no cliques - ever. We all know each other. We don’t stick to the same type of songs - we have a HUGE
variety. Something for everyone. We rehearse and perform with a real live pianist.
We laugh a lot. No need to read music, no auditions. Yet we smashed it at Highbridge Festival and perform to great acclaim. How? Come and find out for yourself for free.
Mondays St George’s Community Centre 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Ann Clewlow 01934 627709
We are a group of people who are living with Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions who meet regularly to support each other. We meet on Monday afternoons for Tai Chi and Crafts, plus for coffee in Nuffield (Weston) on Thursday mornings.
Meetings are a mix of speakers, chat and information.
We have a weekly hydrotherapy group and organize trips and meals out plus interest groups as required.
For more information, call Val 07411989478 or Jules 07840189641; email wsmfibro@gmail.com
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
Hello to all our lovely customers, old and new. We just wanted to share an experience we had recently. We visited a retail premises to buy a present for a very special occasion.
We were quite happy with the service we received in choosing the gift and trusted that everything would be perfect for us. Packed and wrapped we took it away. On the day the gift was given it was found to be faulty, in fact it didn’t work at all.
We phoned the shop to receive no concern, no apology, and no help. Returning to the store we were met with the same unhelpful attitude!
Now we are often surprised that people compliment us on our excellent customer service. Maybe it’s because we treat our customers the way we expect to be treated. We believe that each customer who comes to us is important. Whether you have a machine that isn’t working, or you want to purchase a new machine, or even if you have a problem you need to chat through… we listen! Kindness doesn’t cost anything and can make such a difference to us.
We live in a world that is fast becoming devoid of personal service. So, when you pick up the phone to us we will give you just that. Yes, you can communicate with us through our website or on Social Media, that’s true, but never feel you can’t talk to us. We are here.
With nearly 40 years in the domestic appliance business, we can offer a wealth of knowledge and experience. So, if your washing machine stops working, your dishwasher won’t pump out, your tumble dryer refuses to dry, your oven blows your fuses or whatever else goes wrong with your domestic appliances, give us a call. And if you want a new appliance we can help with competitive prices and the best service.
Ring us on 01934 517657 – or visit www.brownsdomestics.co.uk
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Interested in Quilting? Join us to find out more
We are Weston Quilters a lively group of people of all abilities who enjoy patchwork and quilting. We usually meet on the first Monday of each month at the Hundred Academy, Beaufighter Road, Weston super Mare BS24 8EE. Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. There are guest speakers during the year and the opportunity to buy from our invited traders. Guest entrance £5.
Please go to our Facebook for more information.
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.
The Tuesday coffee mornings at Milton Methodist Church continue on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Everyone is welcome to call in for coffee or tea, homemade cake(s), and a chat with friends old or new.
First Tuesday in the month, 10:30am12:00pm
1ST UPHILL SCOUTS HALL, WINDWHISTLE LANE, WESTON-SUPER-MARE BS23 4PE.
Our group include retired members from the health and care sector, but now open to all and we have welcomed several new members recently. We charge £3 for an initial meeting, balance of £27 is then due should you wish to join us. We have refreshments and raffle.
Our speaker on 4th June is Barry Hamblin on Lavender; the forgotten Herb.
In April Sarah Harris talked about knitting patterns, she was so funny we all had such a laugh! Try us.
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In the world of business, each company is unique, and so are their marketing needs. Choosing the right marketing channel can be a daunting task, but that’s where Digi Soci comes in.
We understand that marketing is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It is a broad spectrum that includes activities like; website design, email marketing, search engine optimisation, pay-perclick advertising and more. Each channel has its strengths and can be tailored to meet your business’s specific needs.
That is why we, the team behind LocalReach Community Magazines, decided to launch Digi Soci. Bringing decades of experience in sales, marketing, design and print advertising to the digital world. Digi Soci offers a wide range of services, from web design to social media marketing, Google ads management and SEO management.
But what sets us apart? We are local. We are all born, raised, and working in Somerset. We understand the importance of local marketing. LocalReach may be a traditional printed magazine, but we use modern technology to help local businesses reach their audience.
We also believe in simplicity. We will not bombard you with jargon or unnecessary details. Instead, we will explain in clear, understandable terms how we can help your business grow. We make every penny count of your marketing budget by focusing on delivering cost-effective solutions that provide real value. We believe that with the right strategy, every business can make a significant impact without breaking the bank.
We are not just a digital marketing agency; we are a part of the local business community of Somerset. We aim to build long-lasting relationships with our clients.
So, if you are unsure about which marketing channel is right for your business, why not book a consultation with us? We are here to help. Do not delay, book a discovery call today at www.digisoci.co.uk/contact-us/
Choosing a new bathroom involves understanding your bathing needs. There are a variety of options to consider when deciding.
One option is to replace your bath with a low-level shower, this is suited to those with limited mobility. Slip-resistant shower trays are available in various sizes, and accessories like shower seats.
Some people still prefer having a bath to a shower so this is when we would recommend a walk-in bath. These are available in various sizes and come with moulded seats and quick fill.
The third option is a wet room which eliminates obstacles with slip-resistant flooring and a central drain, making them ideal for wheelchair users and caregivers.
It can be overwhelming knowing which solution to choose but at AHM Installations, we have a friendly team of home surveyors who will visit you at home to discuss your bathing needs. We provide FREE quotations and visuals of how your new bathroom could look.
To find out more call 01934 805862.
Every Tuesday between 2:30pm and 4:00pm in term time you can be sure of a warm welcome at St Mark’s church. Our friendly community cafe is open to all. Come with a friend or make new ones while having coffee or tea and cake all served on china cups.
The Shipham Inn (Somerset - BS25 1TW) would like to welcome new people to join their regular MahJong Group. Whether you’re a novice, experienced Mah-Jong player or someone who would like to learn to play a warm welcome awaits. My hope is that we can make these enjoyable, social evenings playing a game that originated in the Far East. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month: 7:30pm start. Free. Contact: mark.trenchard53@gmail. com or phone / text 07815681580
We are a friendly and outgoing ladies four part a Capella chorus meeting on a Tuesday 7:30pm - 10:00pm at Winterstoke Hundred Academy, Beaufighter Road, W-s-M, BS24 8EE. All are welcome, please just come along or if you’d like more info contact us 01934 642806 or 07889 015681, www. wavesofharmony.co.uk. You can also find us on Facebook - Waves of Harmony Chorus or Instagram @harmonyatwaves. We look forward to welcoming you!
Local charity, Age UK Somerset, is expanding its service, launching more Tai Chi QiGong classes for older people in the Weston area. The outdoor session in Grove Park is back on Wednesdays at 12:00pm, weather allowing. And now you can also join this popular mindful movement class in Corpus Christi Parish Hall, 14 Ellenborough Park South, BS23 1XW on Thursdays at 11:00am. £6 per session. The classes are fun and can improve your balance, strength and flexibility. For more information or to book call 01823 345624 or email ageingwell@ageuksomerset.org.uk
Friendly team and attendees are waiting to meet you!
Beloved for women. Meets at St Paul’s Church, Walliscote Road, Weston-super-Mare Thursdays, term time only. Doors open 12:30pm and a warm welcome awaits you. Comprising a talk, lunch, activities and lots of chatter! The event closes at 2:30pm.
Put a spring in your step - sing with Vocalise-Lite
Ladies - a daytime singing group with no pressure! Come and socialise over a cuppa with new friends, and then make lovely harmonies together. You can perform if you want to, or just come each week for the joy of singing combined with laughter. A real pick-me-up. You don’t have to memorise songs. There’s no audition and no uniform. Thursdays 1:15pm - 2:45pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, Baytree Road.
Try us for free. Ring Ann Clewlow 01934 627709
Part of Ann Clewlow’s Vocalise Choirs.
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Sprichst du Deutsch? Do you know any German speakers?
We are a friendly group of German speakers who meet up once a month. We usually meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Stable Games room at 7:00pm (this date could change though, so please check our Facebook Group “German speaking group (Stammtisch) in Weston”). It’s not a lesson as such, but all levels are welcome - we chat about all kinds of things in German. Hoffentlich bis bald! Sarah
We are Weston Woodturning Circle and we meet at the Football club in Winterstoke Road BS24 9AA on the third Thursday of each month from 7:00pm - 9:30pm. We extend a warm welcome to all who are interested in woodturning, no matter what skill level you have. This Month one of our members, John Dilley, will be demonstrating. Your first two visits are free and if you decide to join the club we can offer free tuition and the free loan of some equipment. Look forward to seeing you.
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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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.
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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.
Hello to our wonderful friends, from Claire, Mia, Emma and Toby at Meadows & Wood Hearing Care. We’ve got an interesting part of history to share with you all, relating back to hearing loss. Winston Churchill was a larger-than-life character remembered as Prime Minister in the 1940s and 1950s. However, what most do not know is that Churchill suffered with hearing loss through some of the most significant moments of the 20th Century.
Like many, Churchill did not initially act on his hearing loss. His personal Doctor, Lord Charles Moran, noted that Churchill was struggling to hear on the phone. Later, with signs of worsening hearing, Churchill consulted an ENT doctor where it was determined that a high-frequency hearing loss was present as he appeared to have difficulty understanding higher pitched sounds like ‘s’ ‘h’ and ‘f’.
Churchill’s untreated hearing loss made a significant impact on his outspoken and colourful personality, as noted by his doctor in 1955. When his hearing loss began to impact his ability to understand and respond to debates in parliament, Churchill began wearing hearing aids and relied on them for discussions and debates with colleagues.
Since the 1950s, hearing technology has drastically transformed with modern hearing aids becoming more discreet and barely visible now. They have features such as artificial intelligence that adds clarity to speech, and Bluetooth technology that streams calls and music from your smartphone directly to your hearing aids. Hearing aids can now be fully personalised to provide clarity on the sounds that are most important to you.
If you or your loved one are hesitating to get treatment for signs of hearing loss just remember how much hearing aids will improve your overall health, wellbeing, and ability to connect with others.
We are here for you in North Somerset’s only full time and fully independent audiology and tinnitus treatment clinic and various locations in North Somerset. Contact details are below.
We’ve seen an increase in fraud attempts by text messages, phone calls and random pop up messages on the screen. Criminals claiming to be from organisations such as Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and high street banks have tried remote access scams on our customers. Learn how to protect yourself as fraudsters get smarter.
What is a remote access scam?
Remote access scams are when criminals contact you pretending to be someone they’re not. Then, they convince you to click web links or download applications for remote access software. This software lets fraudsters gain access to your computer or mobile phone. Once they have access, criminals will try to get into your financial accounts and information.
How to spot the signs:
Large organisations will never contact you to:
• Ask you to click on a web support link or download remote access to your device.
• Tell you your account isn’t safe, and ask you to move your money to a new account to keep it safe.
• Ask for your app PIN, card PIN, or any passwords.
How to protect yourself from scams:
• If someone claiming to be an organisation asks you to download an application or visit any weblink (such as AnyDesk or TeamViewer) to get access to your computer, hang up immediately.
• If you have received an email, these can often be reported directly to the organisation. You can use a search engine and put in “Phishing” then the organisation name, and often they will have an email address that will accept the scam messages.
If you are worried about security and would like us to review your devices and give advice, please get in touch. We are committed to preventing fraud for our customers!!
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Worle Community Centre, Lawrence Road, Worle
Coffee morning every Friday 9:00pm till 12 noon. Serving teas / coffees / hot chocolate / toasted tea cakes / cakes. We have lots of lovely regulars who will make you feel very welcome. Check out our website to see the other activities that occur at the hall. worlecommunity@outlook.com and you will find us up the side of the Lamb Inn.
Free play sessions for the whole community, every Saturday!!
ParkPlay is 90 minutes of free community play, every Saturday, for everyone. Make friends, have fun, get moving!
9:30am - Castle Batch Park, Bishop Avenue, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 7PQ.
10:30am at Cherry Avenue Playground in Clevedon, BS21 6DX.
Look out for the ParkPlay flag, we’ll be there – rain or shine. If you can, please register before you come along: park-play.com/register/ (you only need to this once)/ Find out more about ParkPlay here: www.betterhealthns.co.uk/information/ parkplay/
We’re a new, friendly group of singles aged 60+ who love eating out and meeting other like-minded people and enjoying their company. We host regular events at local restaurants with a maximum of 6 people at our table, so we can talk and get to know each other. Our events are managed entirely on-line at Meetup.com, so members must be computer-literate and have their own on-line access. Register/logon to Meetup.com, search local groups and read the ‘About’ section for our group. The please join us, we’d love to meet you.
30 to 60 minute Health Walks are available in Churchill and Cheddar, Clevedon, Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Nailsea, Portishead, Westonsuper-Mare, Winscombe and Yatton. No need to book, just come along! Please see our website for the dates, times and meeting places: www.betterhealthns.co.uk/get-active/walking/
Or contact us at: getactive@n-somerset.gov.uk / 01275 882 730.
Contact 01934 910298. Worle Community Centre, you will find us up the side of the Lamb Inn, if you need to hire a room for a childs’ party, age limit applies or staff training or wish to start a new group/class. Prices are competitive. Are you looking for a group to get involved with? We need volunteers when we hold our fairs and day to day running of the hall.
On behalf of the Wedmore Friends of Weston Hospicecare I wish to acknowledge our grateful thanks to the following sponsors for their kind support of the show. Wedmore Paper Shop, and the Isle of Wedmore Bowls Club, Hidden Boutique of Axbridge, Origins Patisserie, Rodda’s Creamery, Mulberry, Ann Hughes, Trish Newell, Alan & Fran Cousins, John & Glen Cousins, Mowbarton Winery, SW Motors, Becky Bowden, Pumpkin, The Bakers Table Wedmore, Mike & Melanie Duckworth, Sainsbury of Cheddar, The Pack Horse Inn Mark, Valley Smoke House, Hillier Garden Centre, Nethercott Nurseries, Somerlap, Rich’s Cider, Wedmore Men in Sheds, House of Allington, Wedmore Cottage Gallery, Swan Inn, George Inn, Cheddar Fitness & Leisure Centre, Fiona Duggan-Rees, Phil & Sue Thorne, Lyndon & Kate Knight.
Thanks to everyone who attended and supported this event.
With the sun shining outside 80 Ladies sat down for afternoon cream tea and then enjoyed a very colourful fashion show staged by Claire Murray of the Hidden Boutique, Axbridge.
The FINAL total raised on the day was an amazing £1,961.23 (after expenses of £77.64 deducted). An amazing amount and many thanks go to the “THE BEST IN THE WEST TEAM” of WEDMORE FRIENDS, and Claire Murray of Hidden Boutique and her wonderful models.
Shirley Wederell, Chair of the Wedmore Friends of Weston Hospicecare
Give Your Time, Enrich Your Life
National Volunteer Month
3rd - 9th June
Volunteering your spare time isn’t just about helping others; it’s a gateway to enriching your own life.
Boost Your Personal and Professional Growth
- Volunteering offers opportunities to develop new skills and refine existing ones. Whether it’s organizing events, or providing educational or emotional support, each task challenges a volunteer in different ways. They cultivate essential skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Volunteering provides practical experience and demonstrates a commitment to community service, which is attractive to potential employers. Moreover, it can be a pathway to discovering new passions or even a career change, as it offers the chance to explore different fields without long-term commitments.
Enhance Your Mental Health - Multiple studies have shown that volunteering has a positive impact on mental health. It can provide a sense of purpose, which in turn decreases stress and combats depression. The social aspect of volunteering also contributes to its mental health benefits, as it connects you with others who share similar interests.
Strengthen Community Bonds - Connecting people and fostering an environment of cooperation and support helps to build stronger
communities. It allows individuals to contribute to their community’s growth and resilience, making it a better place for everyone.
Volunteering offers more than just the satisfaction of helping others; it is an enriching journey that nurtures your skills, health, and community connections. Where will you volunteer this month?
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