LocalReach Worle October 2023

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Garden View

This month – Blue is beautiful

they don’t like being transplanted; they insist on free-draining but not impoverished soil...the list goes on. But those gorgeous ultra-marine trumpet flowers are so desirable, especially at this time of year when not much else is flowering.

I’ve had my fair share of failures with autumn gentians over the years but still I keep trying to grow them.

Like most of us I haven’t the time to devote to primping and preening the truly diva-ish varieties: those are best left to alpine devotees. I’ve had most success with Gentian sino-ornata. These form low growing clumps some 15cm / 6inches high and 30cm / 12inches across. In the right conditions they will produce gorgeous bright blue trumpets with pale green stripes from September all the way to November.

Gentians have a reputation for being tricky little things to grow and it isn’t entirely undeserved. They’re a temperamental lot. They will only grow from fresh seed; they require the gardener to jump through hoops to get them to germinate;

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Gentians prefer shade for at least part of the day and, I can’t stress this bit enough, there must be no lime in the soil, or they’ll turn up their pretty blue toes and expire. Unfortunately, as I garden in an area rich in limestone, (our house is actually built on a limestone ridge!) the only way I can grow them is in low, dish-shaped containers where they can spread out a bit. If you’re making up your own pots, use ericaceous compost with added grit to promote drainage. An even easier way to grow them is to buy them ready-potted. Garden centres will sell them at this time of year.

In spite of their fussiness, they are hardy perennials. If you can get them established they’ll proliferate. In the garden divide them carefully, disturbing the roots as little as possible, every three years in the spring. If you’re growing them in pots then at the start of spring carefully scrape out some of the top compost and redress it with ericaceous compost. Keep it moist and in a partially shaded area and the flowers should return in the autumn. When the pot looks overcrowded you can try splitting them once the flowering season is over but often it is better just to buy new plants.

The trouble with gentians is that they’re addictive. Grow a few successfully and you’ll get greedy for those startling blue flowers and want more. Then you’ll start to think, ‘I wonder if they really are that difficult to grow from seed…’ and you’re lost.

Happy gardening.

By Rachael Leverton

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

Hello and welcome from Mia, Claire and Toby at Meadows & Wood Hearing Care Specialists

Whilst on a care home visit last month I was discussing challenges that carers experience when attempting to chat with their residents. It’s easy to imagine a situation when the person that they care for might have limited mobility as well as poor hearing. The busy carer is often juggling tasks and alarms all while attempting to brighten the day by having a conversation with the resident.

It occurred to me that some helpful advice on how to communicate well would be very useful. Not only for our professional carers, but for anyone who may also be caring for relatives with hearing issues. Here’s our 5 top tips:

1. When speaking to a hearing-impaired person, it is important that you should attract the person’s attention first, perhaps by saying their name or making eye contact.

2. Speak clearly by not going too fast and saying each word fully. Also don’t cover your mouth, its important they can see it as well as your facial expressions.

3. Try to minimise background noise when speaking.

4. Make sure you are not too far away from the person.

5. Don’t shout! If someone is still struggling, then shouting won’t really help. Louder but still controlled and clear speech is what will be more successful. When someone loses their hearing, they also lose the ability to tolerate loud sounds, so a shout is likely to seem distorted or even painful.

If you or your loved one is struggling with hearing clearly, and you would like to know how we can help, we are here for you at home or in North Somerset’s only full time and fully independent audiology clinic. Contact details are below.

Macmillan Coffee Morning in Worle

The FUCHSIA Cancer Support are holding their annual coffee morning on Thursday 28th September at The Nightjar Pub in Meadvale, Worle 10:00am - 12 noon.

Come and join us for tea, coffee and cake or just pop in as we are also selling cakes to take away, as we raise money for a fantastic cause.

The FUCHSIA Group are a self help cancer support group who have been supporting their members since 2010.

We meet every Thursday at The Nightjar Pub in Meadvale, Worle 10:00am - 12 noon.

Beautifully fresh Cream Teas in a lovely rural setting

Cream Teas and home made cakes in Wick St. Lawrence Village Hall, Wick Road, BS22 7YL on Sunday, 1st October from 2:30pm until 5:00pm. £5.00. You can be sure of a friendly welcome. Great raffle too for church funds and local charities.

Great Ocean Sangha

Practising in the tradition of Vietnamese Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh. Are you interested in Buddhism? Then come along Tuesdays to Faces Cafe in the centre Weston, 7:30pm - 9:30pm. First session Tuesday 3rd October. No charge; Tea and Coffee provided.

Stuff and Nonsense???

Weston u3a drama group are rehearsing a show for your entertainment to be performed on Saturday 7th October at 2:15pm in Kewstoke village hall. We have a short comedy set in a “B and B”. Free tea / coffee in the interval then a selection of comedy sketches to make you laugh (or not).

Tickets £5 from Tuesday coffee mornings or at the door.

Craft Sessions

Worle Community Centre, Lawrence Road, Worle. An afternoon craft group are now meeting at the Community Centre, Dates are October: Sunday 8th and 22nd. November dates: 5th and 19th. Times: 2:00pm till 5:00pm. Cost £5 to include refreshments.

For more information ring Alison 07896618472

Clevedon Latin & Jive Dance Classes

Why not learn some strictly Latin dance moves and improve your general fitness! Try our Latin & Jive Dance classes in Clevedon. Where you will be taught: Jive (American Swing Style), Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Merengue, Salsa and more! In a relaxed, sociable atmosphere. We run daytime and evening classes for both the ‘Absolute Beginner’ and for those with dance experience.

Held on Tuesday afternoons from 1.00pm onwards and Tuesday evenings from 7.15pm onwards at: St Andrew’s Church Centre, Old Church Road, Clevedon, BS21 7UF. Absolute Beginners will be equipped with basic routines to get them up on the dance floor; and for those with some dance experience, there’s plenty to challenge you. Free refreshments, ample car parking: £6.00 per person.

The new term starts soon, so why not give it a go! Suitable for singles, couples, any age group (above 18), guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

Contact: Oona (UKA Qualified, Latin) for class availability on: 07940 823581, 01275 876314

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Daytime & Evening Classes in Clevedon: Tues. afternoons & Tues. evenings

Tel: Oona (UKA cert.)

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Weston Museum has Something for Everyone to Enjoy

Jane Hills from Weston Museum will be the Monday Club’s October speaker on Monday, 9th October at 2:00pm at the Ebdon Arms, Lilac Way, Wick St Lawrence. Meetings are normally on the second Monday of each month.

Entry is free so do join us. Tea or coffee is available at a nominal price for members.

Do come along to our meetings or contact our Leader, Maxine, the Village Agent on 07967 344766 for more details.

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 (on 11th October) with a local Litter Pick at different locations in Worle at 10:00am. Please call 0345 833 9862 for more details.

Weston-Super-Mare Music Appreciation Society

Our next few meetings are on Oct 11th, Nov 15th & Dec 13th. From 2:15pm for a 2:30pm start with tea/coffee provided during the break. 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-Super-Mare BS22 9RA. (The hall is behind the church). For more details email: simonrawlings9@gmail.com or call/text Simon on 07971474968. Our website at: www.thefrms. co.uk/affprogs/wsm_home.htm

Charity Open Days And Plant Sale

Local charity NEW BEGINNINGS 4 U are holding open days and a plant sale on 14th & 15th October from 10:00am until 4:00pm at 12, Woodcliff Avenue, Weston super Mare, BS22 8LA. As well as autumn and winter plants from Pete’s greenhouse, Pat will be selling her home-made cakes and pies, jams and preserves, and she may even have some Christmas goodies available. There will also be craft items and bric-a-brac, so come along. You will also be able to get a cup of tea or coffee.

More Befrienders Needed Across North Somerset Reducing Loneliness Across Our Communities

You may think that volunteering as a befriender is only for our older generation when they finish their working career. But in fact, as more and more people are experiencing loneliness and don’t have large social connections, befrienders of all ages are in great demand.

Loneliness can affect us all at some point in our lives and experiences of loneliness can vary, but its effects can be profound and wide-ranging. It is considered to be one of the largest public health challenges we face.

Loneliness is linked to social isolation but it’s not the same thing. While loneliness is an emotional experience, isolation is a lack of social contact. Feeling lonely is not necessarily the same thing as being alone - some people can spend lots of their time on their own and still feel content. Others may be surrounded by people but feel disconnected from them but being lonely doesn’t mean that people are socially inept, poorly adjusted or generally incompetent. So how can we combat loneliness and social isolation? We’re looking to recruit 100 more befrienders across North Somerset over the next couple of months so we need your support. Are you friendly, reliable and happy to give up some of your spare time helping someone who needs social interaction? Being a befriender doesn’t have to be face-to-face, as we have telephone befriender opportunities across the area as well as face-to-face roles. If you think you can help, then we need to hear from you now. Full training and expenses will be paid and we are here to support you to help others.

Befriending Week takes place between 1 – 7 November and we will be organising drop-in events across North Somerset which we will be promoting on our website: www.vansweb.org.uk

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 Dried grape (7)

5 Take place, happen (5)

8 Global, cosmopolitan (13)

9 Male relative (5)

11 Modulate, attune (7)

13 Ecstatic, joyful (6)

14 Dishevel, discompose (6)

17 Artist’s paint-mixing board (7)

18 Weary (5)

19 Hysterical with fear (5-8)

22 Beg (5)

23 Drags a riverbed (7)

Down

1 Convulsion, fit (7)

2 Object or objects for sale at an auction (3)

3 Accord, concurrence (9)

4 Peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf (6)

5 Japanese kimono sash (3)

6 Anglo-Saxon King, Edward the _________ (9)

7 Rent out a property again (5)

10 Dispute, question (9)

Word Search

ant killer

bicycle bucket charcoal compost

creosote

fork

hedge trimmer

hosepipe

ladder

lawnmower

mallet

oilcan

paint cans

plant pots

rake sacks spade

toolbox

trestle

twine

wood stain

12 Skin injury caused by extremely low temperature (9)

15 Conclusions, denouements (7)

16 Leased, chartered (6)

17 Appear suddenly (3,2)

20 Dastardly person (3)

21 Small barrel (3)

Mindbenders

Solutions: Turn to page 18

Simply Sing - Saturday 28th October 2:30pm, St Mary’s Church Wedmore

Come along and enjoy an afternoon of music and singing. A sing-along, led by ‘Music in Mind’ and ‘Music Matters’. Pick up your FREE tickets available from Wedmore Village Store and Axbridge Post Office. Or, telephone 01934 732282 (Stella) 852869 (Maureen) to reserve your ticket. Refreshments will be served during the afternoon. Donations will be gratefully accepted for Wedmore and Axbridge Community Health Fund, sponsors of ‘Music in Mind’ and ‘Music Matters’, community singing groups for people living with Dementia/Alzheimer’s, those feeling isolated, and their carers. SEE YOU THERE!!

Weston-super-Mare Girls’ Brigade Reunion

Saturday 28th October, 2:00pm5:00pm. 2nd Weston-super-Mare Girls’ Brigade company was formed 90 years ago and although there are no companies now in Weston, we are holding an informal get-together with tea and cakes at Milton Baptist Church. We welcome anyone who was a member or associated with

the company to come and join us. Please ring Edna (Fuller) on 01934 514263 for further details and to enable us to know catering numbers.

Coffee Mornings at Milton Methodist Church

Milton Methodist Church have a coffee morning between 10:00am and 12:00 noon 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.

Tuesday Retirement Group. First Tuesday in the Month - 10:30am to 12:00pm

1st Uphill Scouts Hall, Windwhistle Lane, Westonsuper-Mare BS23 4PE. Look forward to welcoming NHS staff, social care sector and also any family or friends to our local group meeting. We charge £3 for the initial meeting then the balance should you decide to join. Our speaker in October is Ann Brown on behalf of the Brains trust. As usual tea, coffee and cake is available together with a raffle. Why not give us a try!

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Roasted Cauliflower with Spinach, Saffron, Pine Nuts and Raisins

Method:

Blanch the florets for 1 minute, then drain. How to blanch.

Have ready a large bowl of ice-cold water, a slotted spoon, and a plate lined with a clean cloth or paper towel for draining.

Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Just before adding the vegetables, add a generous pinch of salt.

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 10 min

Cooking time: 20 min

Ingredients:

1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets.

3 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion thinly sliced.

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground turmeric

Pinch of saffron, infused in 150ml boiling water.

3 tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted

75g raisins, soaked in warm water.

300g spinach leaves

1 tbsp butter (optional)

Add the florets to the pot in small batches so that the water continues to boil. After about 1-2 minutes remove them from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and plunge them into the ice bath to stop the cooking process in a process called ‘shocking’. When the florets are completely cool, remove them from the ice bath and drain on the towel-lined plate.

Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan then add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook on a low heat until soft then add the ground spices and cook for another couple of minutes.

Add the blanched cauliflower florets. Pour in the saffron water, add the pine nuts, drained raisins and spinach leaves. Cook until the leaves have wilted and cauliflower is soft, and you have a thin sauce. Season to taste and add the butter, if using.

A Good Read

Good Omens

by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

Terry Pratchett’s “Good Omens,” a collaborative masterpiece co-written with Neil Gaiman, is an imaginative tour de force that seamlessly melds humour, fantasy, and social commentary. Published in 1990, the novel has become a timeless cult classic that continues to captivate readers with its wit and irreverence. The original book was adapted into a successful TV series, but the original book is definitely worth seeking out. The story revolves around an angel, Aziraphale, and a demon, Crowley, who have grown accustomed to life on Earth and have developed a certain fondness for humanity. When the apocalypse looms, they join forces to prevent the end of the world, inadvertently misplacing the Antichrist in the process. What ensues is a delightful romp through absurd situations, satirical jabs at religious norms, and a heartwarming exploration of friendship.

Pratchett and Gaiman’s unique writing styles blend seamlessly. Pratchett’s penchant for witty wordplay and Gaiman’s darkly enchanting storytelling combine to produce a tale that’s as intellectually stimulating as it is entertaining. The duo weaves together multiple storylines, including the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, a quirky witch named Anathema Device, and a bumbling witch-hunter, creating an intricate tapestry of characters and events.

At its core, “Good Omens” is a celebration of the human experience. It nudges readers to question the conventions they take for granted while delivering laugh-out-loud moments that provide much-needed levity. It’s no wonder that this book has become a cherished favourite among readers.

The School for Good and Evil (Book 1) by Soman Chainani

Continuing the theme of ‘good and evil’ this month, the first book in Chainani’s series provides fresh take on fairy tales. Set in the mystical realm of Gavaldon, the story upends conventional notions of good and evil, sending readers on a journey of friendship, self-discovery, and moral complexity.

Sophie and Agatha are best friends, who are unexpectedly whisked away to the School for Good and Evil, an institution that trains children to become either heroes or villains in classic fairy tales. However, when their destinies seem to be swapped – Sophie, who embodies all things charming, is placed in the School for Evil, while Agatha, with her gloomy demeanour, is sent to the School for Good – the story takes a riveting turn. Chainani skilfully deconstructs stereotypes and delves into the depths of character motivations, making the reader question the nature of goodness and wickedness.

Chainani nicely balances whimsy with darkness in the exploration of friendship which is central to the novel. Sophie and Agatha navigate challenges that strain their bond, and face dilemmas that force them to confront their true selves.

The accessible, engaging prose makes the book suitable for a wide range of readers. The story invites readers to question the shades of grey between good and evil, and to embrace the power of friendship and self-acceptance. Young readers will almost certainly go searching for the sequels.

By Tash Donovan

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 monthly on the 3rd Monday afternoon, for coffee in Weston on the 2nd Friday morning and in Worle on the 4th Tuesday afternoon. Meetings are a mix of speakers, chat and information.

We have a weekly hydrotherapy group and organise trips and meals out plus a craft group and interest groups as required. For more information, call Val 07411989478 or Jules 07840189641 or email wsmfibro@gmail.com

Vocalise - the no-audition, award winning ladies community choir

How do we get to be award-winning when we have so much fun? Come and find out for yourself! If you love singing come and try us for free. No experience needed. We’re more than a choirwe’re family. Run by a qualified singing teacher. We sing such a variety of music - something for everyone.

Mondays 7:30pm - 9:30pm 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

Vocalstars - the fun singing group for children aged 6-11

If your child loves to sing, try Vocalstars - the singing group for children that’s fun, educational and gives everyone a chance to shine. There are regular performing and solo opportunities. Run by a qualified singing teacher and vocal health first aider.

Mondays 6:00pm - 7:00pm at St George’s Community Centre. Try us for free.

Contact Ann Clewlow 01934 627709, ann. clewlow@btinternet.com

For more details, a registration form and testimonials visit: vocalisechoir.wordpress.com

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And if its beyond repair, or you don’t want to spend the money on it, then we are very pleased to be able to offer a wide range of appliances which we will deliver and install and even take your old appliance away for recycling.

Being a family business means we know what matters to you. We want to give the service we would like to receive, and we are very pleased to have customers return to us time after time. We recently received this 5-star review from a happy customer on Google. You can check out our website for more reviews.

“Bought a new washing machine to replace the one I bought from them 15 years ago. The new machine was installed promptly and expertly, the old machine removed and a quick tutorial on how to use the new machine. I have used Brown’s for many years and continue to be impressed by the quality of their work and professionalism, an excellent company.”

Our work is fully insured, and we are here to help when you need us. When it’s getting really difficult to speak to a person when you want to book a service call or you want to buy something these days, the best way to contact us is to ring us. If you get the answering service leave us a message and we will get back to you. Alternatively, you can always send us an email from our website. We look forward to being of service.

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Having issues with your internet speeds?

Often we get calls from customers with slow broadband. Sometimes the speed coming into the property is the problem, but often Wi-Fi problems limit the speed. One thing to be aware of is that your broadband provider will have a minimum speed guarantee (there are some exclusions) but it is worth finding out if you have this guarantee in place. Give your provider (i.e. BT/Sky/Talktalk and so on) a call and ask them what is the your guaranteed minimum speed. They should give you a download speed, which could be say 20 mbps.

The best way to test this is using a modern device right next to the main router and by using a speedtest app or website such as “Speedtest by Ookla” which is on the Android/Apple App store, or for computers users you can access it at www.speedtest.net - run a test and note down the download speed. Is this speed slower than the minimum speed guarantee? If so, it would be worth ringing your provider and seeing if they can improve the situation. Also some providers can offer much better speeds than others in the same area – here are a list of the fastest broadband products in the local area: Openreach (full fibre) accessed via BT/TalkTalk/ Sky, Gigaclear, Truespeed & Virgin Media. Not all addresses are serviced by these companies but it’s worth checking on their websites.

Potentially, the further away from the router you are, the slower the speed will be, so it is important to get the correct Wi-Fi boosting technology for Wi-Fi to work well around the house. We do offer a service whereby we would come to you and look into why speeds are not as good as they could be, so if this is of interest, please get in touch with me on 07973 536299 and I can arrange an engineer visit.

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Come and meet your friends and make more

Community cafe every Tuesday afternoon 2:30pm until 4:00pm at St Mark’s Church. Free to all. Drink tea and coffee from China cups and enjoy some cake too. No need to book a place just turn up. A warm welcome awaits you.

Mah-Jong: a beautiful game filling you with joy and curiosity

The Penscot Inn (Shipham) would like to welcome people to join their monthly Mah-Jong group. Whether you’re a novice, experienced Mah-Jong player or someone who would like to learn to play please come along. My hope is that we can make these enjopyable evenings playing a game that originated in the Far East. First Tuesday of each month: from 7:30pm. Free. Contact details: mark.trenchard53@gmail.com / 07815681580.

Weston 50+ Social Singles GroupJoin us on Wednesday evenings

We are a friendly local volunteer led mixed group of singles in our 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and even 80’s who meet at a weekly ‘Bar Night’ each Wednesday from 7:30pm to socialise and arrange events for us to enjoy.

If you are looking to make new friends and to join in with our events then why not give us a try for a week or two with no obligation. (Not a dating group).

For more information contact Margaret on 07887 883251 or Rob on 07899 755457.

Website - weston50plussocialsingles.co.uk

Walking in Good Company

Every Wednesday and Saturday we walk in different parts of Somerset enjoying fresh country air, excellent views and friendly company. Visit our website www.westonwalkinggroup. co.uk or phone Barbara 07934 197780 / 01934 624138 to check where the next walk is, and come and join us. You will be very welcome.

Beloved women come on down...

We meet regularly to support one another on life’s journey. Women of all ages and stages, backgrounds and experiences. We have a simple programme including a short talk and lunch, which gives us space to get to one another. The lunch is provided, but an opportunity exists if you wish to give a voluntary contribution. We look forward to meeting you. Doors open 12.30pm. The event runs from 12:30pm until 2:30pm, Thursdays - term-time only, at St Paul’s Church, Walliscote Road, Westonsuper-Mare. BS23 1EF.

Hewish & District WI - always welcoming new members

At our October meeting our speaker is Michael Sprigg, The Corn Dolly Man.

We are a friendly group who meet on the third Thursday of the month at Puxton & Hewish Hall, Maysgreen Lane, Hewish BS24 6RW at 7:30pm.

We also enjoy walks, craft sessions, theatre visits, friendly skittles and meals out, among other things.

Puzzle Solutions

Mindbender:

1: Easy peasy 2: Two for one 3: Drive over the speed limit

New members will have a warm welcome. Email HewishWI@outlook.com for further 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.

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 memorise 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 registration form and testimonials visit: vocalisechoir.wordpress.com Also on Facebook.

Like to join a local Woodturning Club…Read on

We are Weston Woodturning Circle and we meet every third Thursday at the Football Club in Winterstoke Road BS24 9AA from 7:00pm until 9:30pm. This month we have a demonstration from the professional woodturner Keith Fenton. If this is of interest come along and join our friendly club, no experience needed just a sense of humour. As a member you would be able to loan equipment and enjoy tuition to get you started, if you have experience all the better. For more information you can find us at www.weston-wooturning-circle.co.uk

Coffee Morning

You will receive a warm welcome every Friday morning 9:00am till 12 noon at Worle Community Centre. We serve tea, coffee or hot chocolate, there is usually cake or toasted tea cake available to buy. There are various activities through out the week at the hall, log into our website, www.worlecommunity@outlook.com or phone 910298 (this number is temporary) leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can. We have rooms for hire for exercise, dance class, childrens’ parties, wakes at competitive prices.

The Jolly Dolly Group for Widows

The Jolly Dolly groups are especially for Widows. We have regular coffee mornings, fortnightly Sunday lunches, picnics in the park (weather permitting!), pub lunches, occasional days out and the odd theatre visit etc. If you are interested in joining us, we have three groups in Weston. If you would like to contact me (Margaret Lewis) on 01934 625530, I would be happy to have a coffee with you to talk about the group. We have members from Nailsea to Burnham on Sea and all places in between.

Rotary Helps Keep The Lifeboat Afloat

The RNLI collected in Weston over the Bank Holiday and were helped, as usual, by volunteers from Weston Rotary. As it cost over £188m to keep this vital service running in 2022, all of which was generously donated by members of the public, this is a sure way of Rotary living up to its motto of ‘Service Above Self’, whilst having fun engaging with the public and spreading the Rotary message. If you are interested in joining us, to find out more please ring Stewart on 07776216304 or email secretary@wsmRotary.uk

Interesting volunteer opportunity at Woodspring Talking News

Do you want to become a Recording Session Manager for WTN? Woodspring Talking News is a free service providing the local news to visually impaired listeners. The studio is at the Lauriston Hotel in Knightstone Road.

The role involves recording the readers’ voices on a laptop using simple software, which is copied onto memory sticks which are distributed to our listeners all over North Somerset. The commitment

is a few hours once every 4 or 5 weeks on a rota system. Please call 01934 811001 for details.

MS-UK Charity Skydive

It started with a facebook post, followed by an idea, leading to a gathering and finally the formation of a plan of action. Two Guys (both in their midseventies), one girl and a very supportive group of friends from Weston Social Singles: decided they would do something quite bonkers and in doing so, help others less fortunate than themselves.

How much could they raise by jumping out of an aeroplane at 15,000 ft (3miles)? After combining fund raising events and raffles, with the sponsorship for the jump: The sum of £1,150 raised, and donated to MS-UK

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