GARDENING – page 4
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PUZZLES – page 10
RECIPE – page 12
BUSINESS A-Z – page 19
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Garden View
This month – Trees: Heroes of nature
Trees have graced our planet for over 370 million years, offering a range of benefits that render them indispensable to life as we know it. National Tree Week (25th November-3rd December) celebrates the many reasons why trees are the champions of the natural world and why we should all plant a tree today.
Every school student learns that trees play a pivotal role in the process of carbon dioxide reduction. Through photosynthesis they absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, a vital element for most organisms on Earth. By cleansing the air, trees essentially act as the lungs of our planet. Trees are formidable warriors in the battle against climate change. By absorbing and storing carbon dioxide, they mitigate the greenhouse effect, helping to cool our warming planet. Forests worldwide store more than 296 gigatons of carbon, acting as crucial carbon sinks.
Forests, rich with trees of all kinds, are hotspots of biodiversity. Without trees, many of these habitats would be lost, leading to massive declines in biodiversity. Trees play an essential role in maintaining the health and integrity of our
soil. Their root systems anchor the soil, preventing erosion, particularly in areas susceptible to landslides or during heavy rainfall. Furthermore, fallen leaves decompose and enrich the soil with nutrients, promoting a healthy ground ecosystem. In urban environments, trees act as natural air conditioners. Their shade cools down streets and cities, reducing the need for air conditioning in nearby buildings and lowering energy costs. Moreover, trees absorb and block sunlight, reducing the heat island effect common in urban areas.
Recent studies have highlighted the health benefits associated with trees. Proximity to green spaces with trees, has been linked to reduced stress, lower depression rates, and increased physical activity. Furthermore, trees filter out pollutants, providing cleaner air and reducing the rates of respiratory illnesses.
The multifaceted roles trees play in sustaining life on Earth means that we should be protecting them and planting more. In a rapidly changing world they are the stewards of our world and it is our duty to recognize their value, protect them, and ensure they continue to thrive for generations to come.
By Rachael LevertonHappy 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
How can Vitamin D help to prevent hearing loss?
Hello from Mia, Claire and Myself, Toby, at Meadows & Wood hearing specialists. We hope you are keeping well. With the days now being shorter and evenings longer, we might be forgiven for looking back fondly to the long sunny days of summer. It turns out that spending time outdoors could have been benefitting you more than you realised!
Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient that helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. Recent studies have shown that vitamin D also plays a vital role in maintaining hearing health. According to one study, vitamin D deficiency has been associated with higher rates of sudden sensorineural hearing loss as well as higher rates of hearing loss. Another study showed that the odds of bilateral hearing loss were increased by 45% in older adults when compared to their peers with normal vitamin D levels.
The good news is that higher vitamin D intake can result in reduced odds of hearing loss. In fact, studies have shown that adults who ate oily fish twice a week (e.g. sardines, salmon) had a 42% lower chance of facing age-related hearing loss than non-fish eaters. Vitamin D plays a vital role in promoting good hearing health. It is essential to maintain adequate levels of Vitamin D through proper diet or supplements to prevent hearing loss. So, make sure you get your daily dose of Vitamin D to keep your ears healthy and happy!
If you or your loved one is struggling with hearing, and you would like to know how we can help, please get in touch to book a consultation. We are here for you at home or in North Somerset’s only full time and fully independent audiology clinic. Our contact details are below.
Vegan Cooking Class in November (suitable for Non-Vegans)
Join a Vegan Cooking Class on Saturday, 4th November from 2:00pm - 5:00pm, and learn how to make tasty, easy vegan dishes. Have fun in a relaxed group of 6-7 people and share a meal together. You don’t need any special cooking skills and nonvegans are especially welcome.
Where: The Other Place, 81-83 Meadow Street, WSM, BS23 1QL.
What does it cost? A small donation of £2-£3 is welcome.
To book and for any queries, please speak with Utah, mob. 07817 701031
The Friends Of The Playhouse November Events
The Friends Of The Playhouse continue to hold their popular Saturday Coffee Mornings from 10:00am at the theatre in the High Street. The mornings are open to members and non members so
please feel to drop in.
On Saturday 4th November there will be the monthly ticket raffle.
On Saturday 11th November there is the monthly quiz, which this time will be a general knowledge quiz and it only costs £1 per person. You don’t have to join in, just listen.
Worle Community Centre, Lawrence Road, Sunday Craft Sessions
A Sunday afternoon craft group are now meeting at the Worle Community Centre, Lawrence Road. Dates are November 5th and 19th. Time 2:00pm till 5:00pm. Cost £5 to include tea and refreshments. For more information ring Alison on 07896618472
Bring your broken items to be fixed for free
Every 1st Sunday in the month: 5th November, 3rd December, 2:00pm - 3:30pm at St Pauls Church Hall, Kewstoke. 07882 474692, kira.thorpe@ hotmail.com
If you can please text/email to tell us about your item you wish to be fixed.
Pop up fabric shop
The Thursday Girls are holding a pop up fabric shop on Wednesday November 8th at Greenways Farm, Lyefield Road, Worle BS22 9NX, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, when Mark Pickles will be bringing lots of patchwork fabric, wadding, tools, and haberdashery. He will also service sewing machines. Book a slot on 01225 482413. We’ll be running our coffee shop in aid of Weston Foodbank, with coffee, cakes and light lunches. Also handmade gifts to help with your Christmas presents. Contact Heather on 07967527455 for more details.
Fantastic early Christmas Market
Pre-Christmas Market with over a dozen fantastic stalls. Come along for a super evening in a great atmosphere. Eco-friendly and natural products; personalised gifts; cards gift wrap and craft kits; books; original art-work; handmade glass jewellery; ceramics; cakes and icing demonstration and much much more.
All local suppliers, craftspeople, and artisans. Tombola and raffle too!
Wednesday, 15th November at Ebdon Arms, Lilac Way, BS22 9WE, 6:30pm - 9:00pm.
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£2 entry to include lucky prize ticket in aid of St. Lawrence Church and the charities it supports.
Weston-super-Mare Macular Support Group - next meeting 15th November
The Weston-super-Mare Macular Society local support group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:00am to 12noon at St Peter’s Church Hall Baytree Road Weston-super-Mare BS22 8HG. The meetings are open to all affected by central vision loss, wet or dry MD. Share experiences, tips and strategies. There are talks by professionals offering advice on appliances to help and on safety in the home. Friends, family and carers are most welcome. Cost £2 including refreshments. For more details contact Jo on 07947 373 244.
Fibromyalgia Support GroupChristmas Craft Fair
Join us at our lovely Christmas Craft Fair on Sat, 18th November at St Mark’s Church in Worle from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Lots of crafts and unique gifts to choose from as the festive season approaches. Hot drinks and delicious homemade cakes will be available too. Come along and do some shopping – And why not bring a friend or two along? An information stall of our Fibromyalgia Group will also be available on the day. Free entry, Cash only.
For more information, call Val 07411989478 or email wsmfibro@gmail.com
The Friends
Of The Playhouse present a fascinating talk by Paul ”Oscar” Anderson
Wednesday 22nd November, 2:00pm in the upstairs bar.
The Friends Of The Playhouse present a fascinating talk by Paul ”Oscar” Anderson, the longest serving supporting artist (extra) in BBC TVs Casualty for 38 years. Paul talks about his life on the show and all the wonderful stories about his career as a dancer and an actor. Don’t miss an enthralling afternoon with one of life’s characters! Including a Question and Answer session.
Tickets £6.50 Members; £8.50 Non Members (to include tea and cake). Tickets are available to purchase at The Saturday Coffee Morning or by emailing playhousefriendswsm@gmail.com
More Befrienders Needed Across North Somerset
Let’s reduce loneliness in our communities
Your free time:
· Are you preparing for retirement and worried about filling your time?
· No longer looking after your grandchildren as they’re too old?
· Are you looking at adding some valuable experience to your new CV?
· Have you had to give up a regular activity or commitment that took up a lot of your time?
· Do you spend a lot of your time on your own with no-one to talk to?
· Do you have concerns about mental health in the community?
Your social circles:
· Are you about to lose your social circles because you’re giving up work?
· You don’t have any social circles and you’re unsure how to find some?
· Do you need to move away from the social circles you already have?
· Are you aware how important it is to have social circles for your own mental health?
· You don’t need any social circles yourself, but you see the need for others to have them.
Giving up just an hour a week as a volunteer befriender can help with all of the above. It can help you and help others at the same time. Befriending can be a number of things. It can be providing someone with companionship, having a weekly chat with them over the phone, getting them out of the house for a walk and much more.
Everyone needs people, but not everyone has someone, and that can be hard to imagine if you have a full life yourself, with family and friends.
Being a friend to someone through volunteering can make such a difference. 100’s of volunteer befrienders are needed throughout North Somerset. Make your difference today.
If you would like to talk to someone about befriending, then get in touch with our Befriending Alliance Coordinator on 01934 416486 or email: befriendingalliance@vansmail.org.uk
Crossword Across
1 chaos, uproar (6)
4 congratulations, adoration (6)
7 clippers (6)
8 fashionable, stylish (6)
9 administer, distribute (4)
10 small flat metal ring (6)
12 stippled (6)
14 acclaimed, recognised (6)
17 alcove (6)
20 at that time (4)
21 type of straw hat (6)
22 request, summon (6)
23 seat for riding (6)
24 as night falls (6)
Down
1 allot, grant (6)
2 anticipates with horror (6)
3 assemble, collect (6)
4 heaved, puffed (6)
5 hopeless and downtrodden (6)
6 without pips or kernels (8)
9 bill of fare (4)
Word Search
Antechinus
Blobfish
Box jellyfish
Cassowary
Crocodile
Dingo
Echidna
Emu
Kangaroo
Koala
Kookaburra
Lyrebird
Numbat
Perth
Platypus
Possum
Quokka
Rakali
River turtle
Stonefish
Taipan
Wallaby
Wombat
Woylie
11 semi-aquatic snake (8)
13 harbinger, portent (4)
15 offer a higher price (6)
16 band (6)
17 careless (6)
18 begrudges, yearns (6)
19 mute (6)
Mindbenders
Solutions: Turn to page 18
Two Legs, Two Wheels and a Well
Friends of St James Talk – 23rd November, 7:30pm start, Church Centre, Winscombe BS25 1BA.
Gary Hale’s fundraising trip to climb Kilimanjaro and cycle 440km across Tanzania to raise funds for rural communities in Uganda.
Tickets £10 (including wine or soft drink) from Hampden Osteopathic Clinic 01934 843617 or pay on the door.
It’s that time of year again
On November 25th, St Marks Church are having their Christmas Fair. From 12 noon until 3:00pm you will find your favourites, hook a bag, craft stall, games, pre loved toys and clothes, tombola plus much more. Always a popular event. Free entry. Payment for goods cash or card. We look forward to seeing you.
A sale of handmade Handicraft items
The ‘So Crafty Group’ from Clarence Park Baptist Church, have a sale of their work on Saturday 25th November from 10:00am - 12:00pm. At the above church.
Do please come along to view & buy our work. Lots of Christmas items. Reasonably priced.
Money raised will go to Baytree Specalist School. Refreshments available.
Ring Nikki 07693146097 for any enquiries.
Mark Church Christmas Bazaar - 25th November
Craft and Crafters Christmas Fair, Worle Community Centre, Lawrence Road
Worle Community Centre invite you to their Christmas Fair on Sunday December 3rd at 11:00am till 3:00pm. Come along and choose early Christmas gifts for family and friends. Santa will be making an early visit.
Refreshments will be available too.
Members wanted: Hard of Hearing Social Club
We are looking for members to join our hard of hearing social group. We meet once a month, usually the first Monday of the month at Vision North Somerset, Neva Road, WsM. 2:00pm4:00pm.
Socialise, make friends, attend day trips and activities.
We are a fully inclusive group who hold meetings for the hearing impaired in WSM. £4 entry which includes tea, coffee, cake/biscuits. Please come along!
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Mark Church will be holding a Christmas Bazaar in Mark Church Hall, TA9 4NG on Saturday 25th November, 10:00 - 12:00pm. Stalls include – Cards, Preserves, Cakes, Crafts, honey, plus Games, Bottle stall, Raffle etc, etc. Father Christmas will be attending.
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Pear and Chocolate
Pudding Cake
Serves: 8
Preparation time: 20 min
Cooking time: 40 min
Ingredients:
85g butter, plus 1 tbsp extra for tin
85g golden caster sugar, plus extra for tin
85g gluten-free dark chocolate, broken into pieces.
1 tbsp brandy
3 eggs, separated.
85g hazelnuts or almonds, toasted and ground in a food processor.
4 very ripe pears, peeled, halved, and cored.
Icing sugar, for dusting
Method:
Grease the sides of a 25cm loose-bottomed cake tin and line the base with baking parchment. Sprinkle in 2 tbsp caster sugar and swirl it around to coat the base and sides, then tip out any excess.
Preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl over a pan of hot water, remove from the heat, stir in the brandy and leave to cool.
Whisk the egg yolks with the caster sugar in a large bowl until pale and thick; then fold into the cooled chocolate along with the ground hazelnuts or almonds.
In a separate bowl, with a clean whisk, beat the whites until they reach a soft peak (don’t over beat). Stir a spoonful of the whites into the chocolate mix, then carefully fold in the rest of them in. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin. Level it off, then arrange the pears over the mixture, cut side down. Bake for about 40 mins until the pears are soft and the cake is cooked all the way through. Leave to cool in the tin for five minutes before releasing it, then place on a rack to cool completely.
Dust with icing sugar and serve with crème fraîche.
Vocalise - the no-audition, award winning ladies community choir
How do we get to be award-winning when we laugh so much? Come and see for yourself! If you love singing come and try us for free. No experience needed. No auditions. Run by a qualified singing teacher. We sing such a variety of music - truly something for everyone.
We’re more than a choir - we’re family.
Mondays 7:30pm - 9:30pm at St George’s Community Centre.
Contact Ann Clewlow 01934 627709, ann.clewlow@btinternet.com
For more details, a registration form and testimonials visit: vocalisechoir.wordpress.com Also on Facebook.
Weston-super-Mare Flower Club
St Georges Community Centre, BS22 7XF. 4th Monday of the month (not August & December). 2:00pm for 2:30pm.
Join like minded people for an enjoyable afternoon watching flower arranging demonstrations and try to win an arrangement in the raffle.
Visitors £7 entry. Raffle tickets £1 a strip. Tea/ Coffee and Biscuits £1.
Find us on Facebook. More details 01934 622152
Tuesday Retirement Group. First Tuesday in the month, 10:30am12:00pm
1st Uphill Scouts Hall, Windwhistle Lane, Westonsuper-Mare BS23 4PE
Our group comprises NHS staff, social care sector and family/friends. There’s a charge of £3 for the initial meeting. Our speaker in September was Graham Daye whose talk was on Hearing Dogs for people with hearing needs etc, such an interesting subject.
We visited Hinkley Power Station in September what an amazing place and so vast!
We welcome come back John Crockford-Hawley our speaker in November. As usual tea, coffee, cake is available together with a raffle. Give us a try!
Browns say “for all your domestic appliances needs why not give us a call?”
Recently things have been very busy for us here at Browns. We have also had a few issues with our phone lines, which have been hard work to sort out. So, if you have had any problems getting through then please accept our apologies. Hopefully by the time you read this we will be on the new Digital phone service. Fingers are crossed!
Its cooking time again as we run up to Christmas and, as always, we encourage you to get in contact early if you have any problems with your electric cookers, ovens, or hobs, so they can be sorted out in a timely manner. New appliances are again readily available. Some gorgeous new ovens are around at the moment, which are really energy efficient. So worth considering if you have an ageing one. Our prices include delivery and installation to your existing connections and recycling of the old one. Just give us a call!
Tumble dryers are also very much in demand at this time of year, whether it’s a traditional condenser dryer or a new heat pump dryer, we can help! Heat pump dryers cost up to 50% less to use, but they take much longer, and you cannot dry a small load. So, when considering a new dryer, it is important to think about how you like to dry. We are happy to advise. Just give us a call!
Washing machines and dishwashers continue to keep us really busy. Currently some Bosch washing machines have a free 5-year parts and labour guarantee which can be claimed by the customer after purchase. Lovely quiet machines that give great results. Worth considering if you are buying a new machine.
Just give us a call!
In fact we are here for all your domestic appliance needs. Just give us a call on 01934
Making things simple!
We sell and repair washing machines, washer dryers, tumble dryers, dishwashers, ovens, hobs and hoods, cookers, fridges and freezers. We are specialists in Freestanding and integrated appliances
Local family business established 38 years
All work insured and guaranteed
No hidden extras. We keep things simple!
Prepare for Windows 11 23H2 update and please heed our warnings about scammers
By the time you read this, Microsoft should have released the new major update to Windows 11 which is known as 23H2. We would advise that you check your “Windows Update” section within the Settings cog on all Windows 11 computers to update to this. As usual there will be some new features, alongside a raft of security and reliability updates. New features include an AI based help tool called Co-pilot which promises to get answers to complex questions. Some computers due to age cannot take Windows 11 or even this latest update, so if this is the case for your computer, we would advise upgrading. We can help with this, so please see our advert on this page for contact details.
We often speak to customers about the risks of being scammed but the worrying fact is that even though people are aware, the scammers seem to be one step ahead. Our company is often called by worried customers who have been advised to have their computers checked after it has been remotely accessed by fraudsters (with the customer’s permission!) The scam can start by a phone call that pretends to be from a national company – they may know your name and other details, which when they quote, the guard is often let down. Other times, a seemingly genuine message pops up on the screen, usually after some social media interaction and tells the unnerved viewer that their computer or various accounts are going to imminently close down. The fact is that although many people are aware of scams, they seem to be unable to deal with these situations, so due to the frantic nature of the scam often allow remote access to their computers and unwittingly in to their bank accounts. We encourage people not to get into polite small talk with these people, but simply hang up the phone when it becomes apparent that these callers want to get onto your computer remotely. There is no justified reason that anyone other than your own trusted IT support would remote control your computer. Please get in touch if you feel that you need any help with this. Another thing to remind you of is that should your device become faulty, it is possible that you could lose your precious documents, photos, music and so on, so we would strongly advise you to backup your files to either a local backup drive, or possibly some cloud system. We have seen a spate of older computers fail recently, without warning, and lots of important files were lost, so please don’t bury your head in the sand, but get yourself a backup solution. If you need any help with this, please get in touch.
Touchpoint - Royal British Legion
Now EVERY Tuesday & Thursday, between: 10.00 hrs and 14.00 hrs.
Our aim: To support members of the British Armed Forces, Veterans and their families.
Need support or just a chat? Come and join us for a tea or coffee at 77, Meadow Street, Westonsuper-Mare BS23 1QL.
Tea-time Community Cafe at St Mark’s Church, Worle
A warm welcome awaits you at our tea time community Cafe at St Mark’s Church in Worle. Please join us for tea, coffee and cake. Meet old friends and make new ones.
No charge and no need to book, just turn up and be assured of a warm welcome from Gill and Denise. See you there.
Tuesday afternoons 2:30pm to 4:00pm during term time.
Coffee Stop, Milton Baptist Church, Baytree Road
We invite you to join our friendly group for free coffee or tea and biscuits every Tuesday 10:00am12 noon.
A warm welcome awaits everyone.
For more information ring Christine 07576 455638.
Worle Lions Club - Working together to help others
Lions are ordinary people who are dedicated to the welfare of those in the local community and give their time freely to help others.
Why not meet us on a Wednesday morning, we alternate a Knit and Knatter in the Lamb Inn at 11:00am with a local Litter Pick at different locations in Worle at 10:00am.
Please call 0345 833 9862 for more details.
African and Caribbean drop-in - 2nd Thursday of the Month
Ago! Ame! The new social group for African and Caribbean communities in and around Westonsuper-Mare.
We welcome you to a drop in session every month, 5:00pm - 8:00pm at The Other Place, 8183 Meadow street, BS23 1QL.
We aim to meet as many people as possible that share a common cultural interest, participate in planned events and join our ever growing community club.
Visit www.agoame.org.uk for up to date info. Light refreshments served.
Are you a keen gardener or interested in gardening?
The Society is actively seeking new members. Designed to nurture and promote gardening and allotment growing. The Society holds its meetings in St Peter’s Church Hall, Baytree Road, Weston super Mare BS22 8HG on the second Thursday of each month. Annual membership subscriptions are £10.00 for individuals and £15.00 for families. A warm welcome is given to all new comers,
Puzzle Solutions
either beginners or expert growers. If you are interested in joining please come along to one of our meetings. For further information please contact John Chapman 01934 418904 or 1951chapman@gmail.com
Beloved for women
Meets 12:30pm until 2.30pm on Thursdays, term-time only, at St Paul’s Church, Walliscote Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1EF. Begins with a thought for the day then light lunch (voluntary contributions welcome), followed by craft, etc. Come along and find company and friendship, a safe space where we hope you will find a sense of community where you can relax and connect with other women during the week.
We are a group of physically ‘not so abled’ people
We meet every Thursday at the Scout Hut in Windwhistle Lane. 10:30am - 1:30pm.
We use the community buses to collect those in wheelchairs & walkers, if you need this.
We have speakers, pub lunches, trips on the steam railway, a canal boat trip & bowling to name a few.
We can offer fresh filled rolls or soup for lunch at a charge. Or bring your own.
So don’t feel isolated, come & join in with us.
To find out more or to book transport ring 07799110879 or 07811580402
Woodturning in Weston - are you interested? Then read on…
We are Weston Woodturning Circle and we meet every third Thursday at the football Club in Winterstoke road Weston BS24 9AA. The meeting starts at 7:00pm until 9:30pm with of course a coffee break in the middle. This month we have a demonstration from one of our members looking at Christmas items. If you are interested we are a very friendly club and you can expect a warm welcome, we can also offer tuition and loan equipment once you are a club member. Look forward to seeing you.
Vocalise-Lite - the sociable afternoon no-pressure choir for ladies
If you love to sing and make friends but don’t want to go out at night, Vocalise-Lite is for you. No experience needed, no matter how rusty you are - no auditions - no pressure to memprise or perform if you don’t want to. All very relaxed. Run by a qualified singing teacher.
Thursdays 1:15pm - 2:45pm. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, Baytree Road. Try us for free. Contact Ann Clewlow 01934 627709, ann.clewlow@ btinternet.com
For more details, a registrationa form and testimonials visit: vocalisechoir.wordpress.com Also on Facebook
Take Action Against Pain with Age UK
Somerset
Age UK Somerset have launched a new exercise class! Action4Pain is designed to help ease joint pain, strengthen muscles, and improve mobility & flexibility. Action4Pain will specifically target hip, knee and back pain, and can be adapted to suit your needs. Designed for people over 55, the class will be held at Worle Baptist Church on Fridays at 9:30am, £5 per session.
For more information or to sign up call 01823 345624 or email: ageingwell@ageuksomerset.org.uk
Coffee Morning at Worle Community Centre
You will receive a warm welcome every Friday morning 9:00am to 12 noon at the centre. We serve tea, coffee and hot chocolate. There is usually cake or toasted tea cakes available to buy. There are various activities trough out the week at the hall, log onto our website www.worlecommunity@outlook.com or phone 910298 (this number is temporary) leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
We have rooms for hire, for toddler groups, exercise, dance class, wakes and childrens’ parties etc at competitive prices.
Join Our Local Widow’s Group
Join a group of unique women and become a
member of the Jolly Dollies Widow’s group who enjoy meals out, days out, sunday lunches, occasional theatre trips, coffee mornings etc. Not a bereavement group but a group of ladies with similar life events who do not want to sit at home but enjoy the company of others. It is a nationwide group but we have three local groups here in Weston and surrounding areas, from Nailsea to Burnham and in between. If interested, contact me Margaret Lewis on 01934 625530
FREE community play sessions every Saturday!
ParkPlay is 90 minutes of free community play, every Saturday, for everyone! Come and join us, whatever the weather from 9:30am at Castle Batch, Worle, W-s-M, BS22 7PQ. If you can, please register beforehand here: park-play.com/ register/ You only need to do this once. Find out more here: www.betterhealthns.co.uk/ information/parkplay/
If you think you have a problem with Alcohol
Then call us on 08009177650 or Email: help@aamail.org
We have free support groups in North Somerset.7 days a week. All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.
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