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Print [works] Weston CIC monthly Print
Club
On the last Thursday of each month we have a Print Club at our workshop on the Balmer Knightcott Industrial Estate, BS29 6JN. This meeting is a social event where those who have an interest in Printmaking get together to chat, create and make friends.
We sometimes have organised print activities that we do in the session and other times we have a show and tell of our work. The cost is £5 each.
The next few meetings are Thursday 26th September and Thursday 24th October (early date due to Halloween), 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Find out more at www.printworksweston.co.uk
Coffee Morning/Cake Sale
Banwell Methodist Chapel are having a Coffee Morning/Cake Sale on Saturday 28th September, 10:00am - 12 noon at Banwell Bowling Club. Raising funds for the Rotary Shoe Box Appeal.
The Friends Of The Playhouse present Two Fundraising Events in October
Wednesday 2nd October, 2:00pm in the Upstairs Bar, Gary Anderson star of the touring rock n roll show That’ll Be The Day is performing a selection of songs which everybody will recognise. Tickets £7.50 (Members), £9.50 (Non members) to include tea and cake. Limited ticket availability.
Wednesday 16th October, 2:00pm in the Upstairs Bar, Super songstress Phoebe Richards will be singing songs from the 40s through to the 70s. So come along and enjoy an afternoon of well known songs. Tickets £6.50 (Members). £8.50 (Non Members) to include tea and cake.
Tickets for both the events can be purchased at the Saturday Coffee Mornings or by emailing playhousefriendswsm@hotmail.com
Other October Events:
The Friends Of The Playhouse host their Saturday Coffee Mornings 10:00am to 11:30am at the High Street theatre .Hot Drinks and Biscuits on sale. The mornings are open to members and non members. Everybody welcome.
01934 268061
Saturday 5th October: The Monthly Raffle to win 2 tickets to a show at the theatre (subject to availability and to be taken within 3 months) plus other lovely prizes.
Saturday 19th October: The Music Quiz. Only £1 per person to enter.
Saturday 26th October: Quarterly Millenium Draw.
Worle History Society
Worle History Society would like to invite you to their monthly talks at Worle Community Centre, Lawrence Road, Worle, BS22 6TU. Entry is £2 for members and £3 for non-members. The meetings start at 7:00pm on the first Thursday of the month. For further information please call or message 07796 270721 or visit our website: www.worlehistorysociety.net
Thursday 3rd October - “A Ramble around the Roads” by our member Barrie Underwood.
Thursday 7th November - Our Chair Dave Hart presents the “Round About” articles written by former Weston Mercury editor John Bailey.
Thursday 5th December - Our Annual Christmas Quiz with a sprinkling of local questions, a game of Bingo using playing cards and light refreshments.
What
is good to harvest in October
The month of October is harvest time, a month where you can harvest both summer and autumn fruit and vegetables.
Fruits: Fruits in your garden should be ripe and ready to pick in October.
Soft fruits - If you are lucky and the weather remains mild, then you could still be harvesting your summer soft fruits. Perhaps you are still picking the last of your strawberries, raspberries or plums but your blackberries should still be cropping heavily and will be perfectly sweet.
Elderberries - You might have elderberries growing on the edges of your garden.
Elderberries are full of antioxidants and vitamins that can boost your immune system but remember you must cook your elderberries by boiling for at least half an hour to neutralise the toxins they contain.
Fruit trees – These are ladened with bounty and the apples will still be ripening nicely whilst the pears will be ready to drop.
Vegetables: October is so bountiful that the list of vegetables to harvest is long! Aubergines are
fat and succulent whilst butternut squashes are delicious and pumpkins ripe for the picking in readiness for Halloween.
Greenhouse - In the greenhouse tomatoes are finishing their long summer of fruiting and cucumbers are still perfect to adorn your salads.
Greens and alliums - Greens such as spinach, kale and broccoli are deliciously nutritious, and regular picking of leaves or heads encourages more to grow. Cabbages that were sown in May are now large and ready to eat and cauliflowers have impressive white heads, whilst onions and leeks are large and ready for lifting, drying and storing for over winter eating.
Root vegetables - Get your fork out to carefully dig late potatoes, turnips, swedes, and carrots. If you can lift these carefully and avoid damaging the vegetables they can then be stored in a cool, dry place and enjoyed for many months.
Think ahead and sow some seeds. October is the month of plentiful harvest in the garden, but it is also a time to look forward and think about next year’s garden.
By Rob Bullock
Acer House is the perfect place to call home
Discover the warm and elegant environment of Acer House Care Home, proudly part of the Avery Healthcare family. Providing round-the-clock residential, dementia, and respite care, this community ensures your loved ones receive attentive, compassionate support. Experience peace of mind, knowing they are cared for in a safe, nurturing setting.
Overlooking Ashcombe Park, Acer House is a luxury care home in Weston-super-Mare with an expert team dedicated to celebrating residents’ lives. Couples and companions are welcomed with their wellbeing, comfort, and happiness as top priorities. The home offers a vibrant, enriching environment for all.
Experience the unique lifestyle at Acer House, where each day offers endless enjoyment. Residents can explore the local area or enjoy magnificent amenities and fun activities, all guided by their dedicated Activity Co-ordinators.
At Acer House, residents indulge in luxury with a state-of-the-art cinema room, a serene therapy suite, and a stylish hair salon. Enjoy engaging gardening, a comprehensive well-being programme, and easy local travel with our minibus service. Free parking adds convenience for visitors. With diverse activities and games, Acer House offers a comforting and fulfilling lifestyle.
Recently, residents, relatives and community members visited Acer House for their August Open Day. Attendees danced, sang, and were thrilled by vibrant mini concerts and a captivating puppet shows. Scrumptious Mr Whippy ice cream from Ezzy’s Ices were enjoyed at the end of the day to celebrate the incredible £80 donation raised for Dogs Friends during Acer House’s charity raffle.
At Acer House, engaging with the community brings endless joy and excitement. Recently, residents were thrilled as children from Golden Valley House Day Nursery Weston visited to share their favourite books, sparking lively conversations. The day included crafting bookmarks, savouring Queen of Hearts jam tarts, and a spirited reading of Pride and Prejudice.
Call Acer House on 01934 218360 or visit averyhealthcare.co.uk to book a guided tour with a friendly team member. Come and see why Acer House is the perfect place to call home.
A Warm Welcome
You will be sure of a warm welcome at our Saturday coffee morning in our old and beautiful Church hall in the centre of town - Emmanuel Church, Oxford Street, held on the first Saturday of the month - the next one on 5th October.
People of all ages and walks of life can come together for a meet-up of friends and to make new friends from 10:30am until 12:00 noon.
There will be lovely homemade cakes available and a sale of other goodies including books.
Contact Dina 01934 625994
Weston-super-Mare u3a… Fit for the future… October highlights
Saturday 5th October: Our drama group presents at Kewstoke Village Hall at 2:00pm. £5 tickets at the door.
Friday 11th October: Lecture on using magic to teach, by Richard Ballanger. Open to nonmembers. Starts 2:15pm at the United Reformed Church with £2 admission.
Friday 25th October: In URC at 2:00pm. Free entry to all to our annual Open Day, where our 75 groups present what they do. Come along to see the wonders of Weston u3a and see what you can do in retirement as a member. Live, learn, laugh. Mike 07949585293
Afternoon Concert with Tea and Cake
St Martins Church, Worle is hosting an afternoon concert with Hollie-anne Bangham, Mezzo Soprano, accompanied by Richard Lennox, Pianist, on Saturday 5th October. Concert 3:00pm - 4:00pm followed by tea and cake. Tickets £10 available from the Church Office 07808832530 or on the door. Proceeds to St Martins Church.
Monthly meeting Hard of Hearing
Social Group 7th October
The North Somerset Hard of Hearing Social Group meets on the 1st Monday of each month 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Conservative Club, 2426 Alexandra Parade, Weston super Mare BS23 1QX. If you have a hearing impairment
come along and socialise, swap tips and strategies, attend day trips and and activities. Replacement hearing aid batteries available. Cost £4 including refreshments. Come along. We look forward to seeing you.
Charity Open Days
New Beginnings 4 U are holding Open Days on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October, 10:00am to 2:00.pm. At 12, Woodcliff Avenue, Weston super Mare BS22 8LA.
Homemade cakes, pies, preserves, crafts and gifts and tea and coffee will be available.
Please come along and support our charity!
Are you missing someone? Has someone you love died?
Sometimes it can be helpful just to talk to someone who understands!
The Grieve Well Café at Christchurch is for anyone who has lost someone close, either recently or a long time ago. We welcome people of all ages to come and chat, over refreshments. It is a chance to share experiences of loss or just to enjoy the company of people who have similar life stories. Please come along, you can just drop in. We are open from 10:00am to noon.
Next dates: 16th October, 20th November, 18th December.
Weston
super Mare local Macular Society group meeting 16th October
The Weston-super-Mare Macular Society local group covering Weston Clevedon, Winscombe and surrounding areas meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 10:30am to 12:30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Baytree Road, Westonsuper-Mare BS22 8HG. The meetings are for anyone affected by central vision loss AMD wet or dry. Come along to socialise, share experiences, swap strategies. There are talks by professionals offering advice on appliances to help, by useful organisations such as Vision North Somerset. Friends and carers most welcome. Cost £3. For further information contact Jo 07947 373 244
Come and learn to Woodturn in Weston. Interested? Read on…
We are Weston Woodturning Circle and we meet at the Football Club in Winterstoke Road, BS24 9AA every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00pm until 9:30pm.
We are a very friendly club and welcome all new visitors to come and take a look at Woodturning, maybe for the first time. Once a member we offer free lessons and the free hire of some equipment.
This month we welcome one of our members, Bryan Milham, who will be entertaining us with his demonstration. Hope to see you on the 17th.
Gardening charity seeks volunteers to encourage home-composting in North Somerset
Garden Organic is looking for volunteers to join its friendly team of local people who believe composting is a practical, easy way for everyone to help to restore health to our soils, reduce energy consumption and save money.
North Somerset Master Composters aim to raise awareness about composting, advise those who find it all a bit mysterious, and inspire people to give it a go.
Spaces are available on our next training day on 21st October. For info, visit www.gardenorganic. org.uk/nsmc or call Project Coordinator, Kate Eastment on 07725 990708 (Photo: Martin Phelps)
Local Parent Carer Forum Plans Next Free Super Supportive Event
North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together (NSPCWT) are the local forum for parent carers to children with additional needs/disabilities.
On 23rd October, their largest SEND Event, held at Priory Community School will be in full flow!
Parents, Carers, Family Members & Professionals are all welcome to attend & benefit from the many exhibitors, training workshops, keynote speakers, drop-in clinics & an inspiring performance!
No diagnosis is required for families to access our offers.
We also offer coffee meet ups, training sessions & wellbeing activities.
To find out more: www.nspcwt.org/calendar
Ladies you deserve to be pampered
Pamper evening. Friday 25th October 6:30pm - 10:00pm. St George’s Community Centre.St George’s, Weston-super-Mare.
Stalls, Readings, Manicures, Massages, Cakes.
In aid of Birnbeck Pier.
Amazing Creapy Critter Family Fun this October Half Term
Monday 28th October. 10:00am to 12 noon. St Georges Community Centre. Weston.
Action Pussycat and the award winning Mad 4 Animals are bringing a thrilling family show to St Georges Community Centre this October Half Term.
Mad 4 Animals Face your Fears is a laugh out loud family show with creapy creatures and facinaing facts. From huge snakes to tiny cockroaches, you will laugh until your face hurts.
The days of sitting in a semi-circle and passing an animal round are over! You will enjoy a fresh and thrilling show that entertains, educates, enthrals and involves the audience. Fun for all.
£8 per ticket from: www.ticketsource.co.uk/action-pussycat
WODS Musical Theatre Company presents The Wedding Singer!
Take a trip into the 80’s with the hilarious hit musical The Wedding Singer! Based on the film with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore - just say ‘I do’ to the most romantic musical in twenty years. The Princess Theatre - Burnham, Thursday 21stSaturday 23rd November. 7:30pm performances and 2:30pm Saturday matinee.
Book your tickets at The Princess Theatre box office or via the website www.worleoperatic.co.uk
Hallowe’en Howlers…or Not? Graham Rogers, OvenGleamers
A bit of fun this month from OvenGleamers – do you know which of these are true or which are not ie Howlers?!
1. The hydrochloric acid of the human digestive process is so strong a corrosive that it easily can eat its way through a cotton handkerchief and even through iron. But it does not endanger the walls of the stomach, which are protected by a film of sticky mucus (yuk!). Howler? No this is true!
2. One of the first things we learned in a Chemistry lab is how to light a Bunsen burner, a gas burner used to heat solutions of chemicals. The eminent German chemist Robert W. Bunsen invented the Bunsen burner. Howler? Yes…Robert W Bunsen did not invent it, he merely popularized its use.
3. Most plant pollen is highly inflammable. It will ignite and explode when placed on an extremely hot surface. In the early days of modern theatre, artificial lightning was produced by throwing pollen grains of the club moss onto a hot shovel. Howler? No, it’s not.
4. Human skulls have been used as drinking cups throughout history. CroMagnon (the first early modern) man scraped away muscles and flesh and hacked off and smooth the lower portion of the skull. (It is not known whether these skulls belonged to revered ancestors or hated enemies.) In the Middle Ages, the skulls of saints were used as drinking cups on ceremonial occasions. Lord Byron served wine to his visitors in Newstead Abbey in a human skull that he found in the cloisters there. A Howler or Not? Not.
Browns say… Be Prepared
As the year continues to creep forward and as a country we soon start thinking about Christmas! I know I have seen shop displays already and social media is reminding us that it is only X days till Christmas. The one thing we all rely on at Christmas is our oven or cooker, and what we find every year is that, at the last minute, customers are worrying about their oven or phoning us for repairs on faults that have been needed for ages.
So why not tackle this early and call us for your repair or replacement. We can repair most makes of electric ovens or cookers and we supply new in both electric and gas. (We use a Gas Safe engineer for the gas work.*) The same applies to hobs.
And it’s also tumble drier season! (Although I think this summer has been that anyway!) Tumble driers are now much more efficient than they used to be. Have you got an old dryer? Are you concerned about energy costs? Then why not look at replacing your old dryer with a new energy efficient model. At the moment, some of the Bosch Heat Pump Tumble Dryers are coming with a five-year parts and labour guarantee, making them excellent value and a A+++ rating too.
Bosch washing machines continue to be our best seller, simple to use and reliable, many models are also coming with a five-year parts and labour guarantee.
And finally, just in case you don’t love washing up, especially at Christmas, we can supply a great range of dishwashers including integrated ones, and of course will always be available for repairs.
You can rely on us, your local family business.
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Crossword Across
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7 Graceful, drooping tree (6)
8 ______ Wisdom (actor) (6)
9 Giant, usually evil (4)
10 They pull Santa’s sleigh! (8)
11 British seaside town (11)
14 Used to disguise or conceal (5,6)
18 Broadcast, relay (8)
19 Ruler of Mt. Olympus. (4)
20 Apparition, hallucination (6)
21 Finally (6)
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2 Abscond, scarper (4)
3 Deviate, sidestep (6)
4 Intense blue-purple (6)
5 Animal that catches and eats others (8)
6 Blanched, washed-out (5)
12 Fanciful, impractical (8)
13 Mexican alcoholic drink (7)
15 Japanese garment (6)
16 Appease, sooth (6)
17 Plait, weave (5)
19 Vivacity, zeal (4)
Puzzle Solutions
Come along to find out more about patchwork and quilting
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.
Fibromyalgia Support Group
We are a group of people who are living with Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions who meet regularly to support each other. We meet on the third Monday every month plus for coffee in Nuffield Health (Weston) on Thursday mornings. Meetings are a mix of speakers, chat and information. We have a weekly hydrotherapy group and organize trips and meals out plus interest groups as required.
For more information, call Val 07411989478 or Jules 07840189641; email wsmfibro@gmail.com
Mondays. Vocalise - a wellestablished, fun ladies choir with family ethos
Come and join our choir family where every team member is a friend, and individually valued! Fun, friendly rehearsals, full of laughter, with a huge variety of songs sung to a high standard - show stoppers, film, pop, comedy, and more. Set yourself up for the week and leave with a smile on your face. St George’s Community Centre, Mondays 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Free trial session. No auditions. Run by qualified singing teacher Ann Clewlow with a fabulous pianist - no backing tracks here! Contact Ann 01934 627709. Not just a choira family!
Day Centre Every Tuesday In Milton Respite Care
Day centre every Tuesday in Milton. 10:00am - 1:30pm. 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.
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Happy Balance… Supporting your
busy life
We are passionate about re-cycling, re-housing and re-using items, working with many local charities we distribute your unwanted items on your behalf. We always offer a FREE 1hour consultation to introduce ourselves and to discuss how we can help you.
Our clients know that allocating time to work alongside Happy Balance provides the impetus they need to make a start. Through experience we understand the importance of working with you at your pace, listening to you and helping you put into action what you want to achieve.
These are all scenarios from clients we have worked with:
• ‘I don’t want to leave it for the kids to sort’ – Feeling mindful that you need to get your home in order? You don’t want the family having to sort through everything when you are gone? We will work with you to streamline your home, recycle unwanted items and organise belongings you may wish to distribute to family and friends
• My partner/parent has died – You’re not only dealing with grief but also thinking about how you clear the house? We are NOT house clearance. We work with you sensitively, practically and confidentially to organise their affairs and clear the house for sale or other
• I am embarrassed – It’s all got on top of me and I just feel overwhelmed – Are you buying too many items, storing them away and feeling like you may be hoarding? Claire and SJ are non judgemental and through experience can help you declutter and regain control
• I’m moving and need to downsize – I can’t physically or emotionally cope with my move and I need help. We are hands-on in preparing your belongings ensuring that when your removal firm comes to move you that you have already sorted through, de-cluttered and made sure all your items, big and small will fit into your new home giving you peace of mind.
• ‘Our family space isn’t working for us’ –Who can help us? Happy Balance will give you guidance, ideas and hands on support to make the changes to make your home a living space and not a storage space
Tuesday Retirement Group - First Tuesday in the Month
1st Uphill Scouts Hall, Windwhistle Lane, Westonsuper-Mare BS23 4PE.
In August we held our picnic with Prosecco (courtesy of the club finances), quiz (thanks Caroline) and members chatting, very good meeting. We also had a beautiful cake (thanks Doreen). Now looking to arrange our Christmas meal in December, always a good lunch and get together.
There’s an annual fee when joining the club which starts 1st April, but is pro rata depending on time of year you join. Anyone can join our group, come along to see what’s on offer.
Mah-Jong: A beautiful game filling you with joy and curiosity
The Shipham Inn (SomersetBS25 1TW) would like to welcome new members to join their regular Mah-Jong 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
Worle Lions Club
Lions are ordinary people who are dedicated to the welfare of those in the local community and give their time freely to help others. We would be happy to assist at charitable events in the Worle area.
Why not meet us on a Wednesday morning, we alternate a Knit and Knatter in the Lamb Inn at 11:00am (and would also be glad to use unwanted knitting items) with a local Litter Pick at different locations in Worle at 10:00am.
Or join us at our monthly Pub Quiz at the Windsor Castle, Upper Bristol Road, WSM, BS22 8DP on the first Sunday of the month at 7:45pm.
Please call 0345 833 9862 or text 07796 270721 for more details.
The fence that repairs itself
If you scratch or cut Colourfence, the ingenious zinc element in the Zincalume steel reacts with moisture to form a protective barrier to prevent any corrosion with no action needed from you.
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Colourfence are transforming gardens across Somerset!
It may do “exactly what it says on the tin” but let’s face it, treating a timber fence can never be called fun! In fact, owning a timber fence isn’t much fun either with costly, time consuming maintenance and repairs almost every year.
Finally, the alternative to timber fencing…our fence goes up and stays up, resisting wind gusts of up to 130mph!
Colourfence fencing solutions are made from innovative Colorbond steel, virtually maintenance free with an occasional wash down with water to keep it looking as good as new - so you never need to pick up that paintbrush again!, Guaranteed not to rot, warp, chip or peel for 25 years.
Available in a variety of heights and colours with or without trellis, our skilled installation team will make short work of transforming your garden.
The best news is the pricing is just as attractive, starting costs are in line with comparable traditional systems but offer the ongoing peace of mind that your investment will continue to save time and money year after year.
For those of us who want a low maintenance garden, Colourfence promises a lifetime of hassle-free enjoyment.
I Saved a Life! I Stopped a Murder!
‘Hello’ to our dear friends, from your local Audiologists,Claire, Emma, Sam, Toby, and our furry companion, Charlie.
I would like to share a story with you that left us all laughing and thinking about the true impact of good quality hearing.
A month ago, I was discussing the successful trial of a pair of our hearing aids when the wife of my client made a stunning revelation. She explained that the difference in quality of life they were experiencing had kept her from going to prison! I laughed and enquired how that could be? With a smile, she replied “He had to sort his hearing out, or I would have murdered him!”
Of course, this was said with care and a sense of fun as they both laughed along. So did I…once I was sure it was a joke! It got me thinking though. Often, it is those close to us that first notice hearing issues. Could you also be suffering and not yet realised? Here are some common signs to look out for:
- Regularly asking others to repeat themselves
- Avoiding social settings
- Asking others to speak louder or more clearly
- Turning up the TV volume - again and again
- Forgetfulness - plans and conversations begin to be forgotten.
If you or a loved one recognise any of the above signs, it might be time to consider a hearing test. We’re here to help. At North Somerset’s only full time and fully independent audiology and tinnitus treatment centre, we would be pleased to give you a free check-up and have a chat about your hearing. Visit us at any of our North Somerset clinics or contact us using the details below.
Planning to upgrade your broadband?
As companies such as Openreach/Gigaclear/Truespeed and Virgin roll out their full fibre networks, we thought it would be sensible to advise people on the situation with their landline phones.
We are finding that some providers (but not always) are now expecting their customers to plug their landline phone handset directly into the router after agreeing a new package (with a different router being supplied), as the traditional BT master socket and extensions are becoming redundant. In some cases, this is not explained to the customer, so a new router arrives, which they fit, only to find that their landline no longer works. It is usually a case of unplugging the landline from the wall socket and then plugging it into the appropriate slot on the back of the router. This is not always made clear by the provider when you sign up.
Plusnet is also now not allowing landline contracts on upgrading to full fibre, so if you are a Plusnet customer and want to upgrade, you may need to move over to another provider such as BT/Sky or TalkTalk which do still support having a landline number.
Some things to consider if you upgrade to a full fibre (up to 1000mbps) connection:
1. A new cable will be installed to your house by the provider’s engineers.
2. The installation may not happen in a place that is convenient to you, so we recommend always being there when the engineers start work
3. The new system will not utilise your existing phone sockets and extensions
4. Telephone handset will need to be plugged into the router (or a small sub-box)
5. Some people will need to replace multiple corded handsets with a new cordless phone system.
We must stress that generally installations go very well, and the above is just a guide to be aware of. We don’t want to put anybody off upgrading their connection to a better service.
Should you be concerned about any aspect of upgrading your internet connection, we are available to advise on the best way forward. We offer a service where we come to you and can discuss all the options available.
Neil Buzzard, Director, Computer Problem Solutions Ltd.
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Thursday afternoons. Celebrate Christmas with Vocalise-Lite wellbeing choir for ladies!
Do you love to sing and want to meet new friends? Come and join us. Socialise, and sing seasonal songs in the run up to Christmas. No experience necessary. No auditions.
Many of our ladies have made friends for life and meet up outside of choir. Some perform, some don’t - there’s no pressure, but we all have a laugh and leave smiling.
Thursdays 1:15pm - 2:45pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, Baytree Road. Free trial session.
Contact Ann 01934 627709
Part of Ann Clewlow’s Vocalise Choirs. Friends united in song.
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.
Worle Community Centre, Lawrence Road, Friday Coffee Morning
Coffee morning every Friday, 9:00am till noon. Serving teas/coffees/hot chocolate/toasted teacakes. We have a lot of lovely regulars who will make you feel very welcome. You will find us in the old chapel up the side of the Lamb Inn Worle.
Local charity, Age UK Somerset, delivers Tai Chi in Worle
Every Friday at 2:00pm, at 1st North Worle Scout HQ, Wansbrough Road, BS22 7SY, you can join this friendly class - £6/week. Specially designed for people over 55, the sessions are fun and can improve your balance, strength and flexibility. QiGong, pronounced ‘chee gung’, is a form of Tai Chi that is beneficial to both physical and mental wellbeing, consisting of 18 easy-to-
learn gentle movements. Contact 01823 345624 / ageingwell@ageuksomerset.org.uk to sign up.
Free play sessions every Saturday, everyone welcome!!
ParkPlay is 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.
10:00am – Merlin Park Playground, Redcliff Bay, Portishead, BS20 8RW.
Look out for the ParkPlay flag, we’ll be there – rain or shine. If you can, please register before you come along: park-play.com/register/ (you only need to this once)
Find out more about ParkPlay here: www.betterhealthns.co.uk/information/ parkplay/
Craft
Afternoon - Sundays at Worle Community Centre, Lawrence Road
Come and spend Sunday afternoon the 6th and 20th October at Worle Community Centre, you will find us up the side of the Lamb Inn, in the old chapel, 2:00pm till 5:00pm. The cost is £5 to include refreshments. Bring your own craft to work on in the company of others or buy one of our packs and try something new.
For further information leave a message on 01934 910298
Free and friendly Health Walks available in your area!
30 to 60 minute Health Walks are available in Churchill and Cheddar, Clevedon, Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-super-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/getactive/walking/
Or contact us at: getactive@n-somerset.gov.uk / 01275 882 730.
65+ get your voice heard, be a champion, challenge ageism
Voluntary Action North Somerset (VANS) successful in Big Lottery Bid, providing investment for 5 years in Improving Ageing in North Somerset Project.
Launch events will be taking place across North Somerset targeting the towns as well as villages during October and November. Join us and find out what this means, how you and your village or town can get involved. Accessible venues with refreshments and information. Watch out for posters where you live and join us.
Want to know more contact VANS office number 01934 416486.
Why not check out Weston 50+ Social Singles Group!
We are a lively, friendly local mixed group of singles, mainly in our 60’s and 70’s, who meet each Wednesday evening at an informal ‘Bar Night’.
We also arrange music, meals, sports, dancing, trips, theatre and other fun events for ourselves.
If you are an older single living in the Weston, Worle or surrounding area and looking to make new friends why not give us a try for a week or two and then consider joining us regularly?
For more information call/text Margaret 07887 883251 or Rob 07899 755457.
Volunteers Wanted
Prickles Hedgehog Rescue in Cheddar needs volunteers to help with the morning clean out or afternoon feed.
If you have some spare time and would like to help please call 07806 744772 for details.
Together we can make change that saves
lives
As a listening volunteer, you can make a real difference to someone’s future.
You’ll receive full training to prepare you for the kinds of conversations you’ll have. And when you
start out, you’ll have a mentor with you, to give you confidence you’re doing the right thing.
Our listening volunteers are there for anyone who needs emotional support. You will learn new skills and the confidence to use them, including understanding people and managing difficult conversations.
We are a small friendly, supportive branch.
Visit samaritans.org/westonsupermare
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