Burnham on Sea February 2017 localReach Issue No 80

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FROM THE EDITOR

Happy New Year and welcome to the January edition of LocalReach. Welcome to the February edition

of LocalReach. With spring just around the corner it is good to see the lighter evenings and hopefully warmer days not too far away. There are interesting talks arranged particularly with our local Horticulture Society in Burnham, or maybe something musical with the local bands that will be playing at a venue near to you! Don’t forget that the Ritz Social Club are giving the opportunity to any local group, the chance to sign up to one of their quiz nights as a fundraiser for your project. If you would like to include any information in future publications of LocalReach, please forward the information in good time. Thank you.

Editorial deadline for the March issue is Wednesday 8h February 2017 Jacqui Strong, Community Editor for LocalReach. jacqui@localreach.co.uk

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Louise's Story

Louise joined Thursday evening Slimming World at Burnham Infant School in January 2015 and achieved an amazing 5 stone 11 pounds weight loss in 75 weeks in June 2016 in 75.

Louise joined Slimming after her friends recommended their local slimming world group which they attended at Burnham Infant School.

This is Louise's own story.

I decided to join slimming in January 2015 after looking at my Christmas photos that which made me feel very upset at the way I looked. I've always been over weight and never seen it as being a problem. I've been in a relationship for 10 years and I guess I was enjoying life and was ok the way I was. I always used to dream of what it would be like to be slim, I always had lots of lovely comments on my new teeth or my pretty face, it felt like it was compensation for being overweight.

I joined Slimming World with a friend, I was surprised how quick I lost weight, I could eat unlimited amounts of foods without feeling hungry and still enjoy life and to still have a great weight loss on the scales. I joined the gym and this has also helped with inch loss. My confidence started to grow when I could see I was losing the weight and I wasn't as embarrassed at the gym anymore, like I was at the beginning. My mum was selling my clothes for me as I slimmed out of my clothes, that was the best feeling for me and going out buying clothes from shops and being able to find my size on the rail and shopping with my friends. I wouldn't have believed anyone who told me this time last year I would be wearing a size 12/14 clothes.

I still see myself being over weight and find it hard to accept compliments about how amazing I look, but still don't believe it myself. I have Slimming World to thank as food optimising is great and love the group support.

WEDNESDAYS Morland Community Hall, Pearce Drive, Highbridge, TA9 3FU 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Your Consultant’s name is Yasmin Tel: 07397863084

MONDAYS The Old Court House, Jaycroft Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LE. 10.00am and 12.00pm Your Consultant’s name is Yasmin Tel:07397863084 Berrow Village Hall, Parsonage Road,Berrow, BurnhamOn-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2NL. 5:30pm and 7:30pm Your Consultant’s name is Toni Tel: 07882 772102

TUESDAYS The Old Court House, Jaycroft Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LE 5.00pm and 7.00pm Your Consultant’s name is Lisa Tel: 07712 660014

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THURSDAYS Burnham on Sea Infant School, Winchester Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1JA 5.15pm and 7.15pm Your Consultant’s name is Hayley Tel: 01278 455005

FRIDAYS Burnham-On-Sea Baptist Church, College Street, BurnhamOn-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1AR 9.30am and 11.30am Your Consultant’s name is Hayley Tel: 01278 455005

SATURDAYS East Brent Village Hall, Brent Road, East Brent, Somerset, TA9 4JG 8.00am and 10.00am.

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Gardening Jobs for February

• Light levels will improve greatly at this time but gardening tasks will still be weather related.

• Finish off your plans for sowing and planting and purchase new seeds if required.

• New trees and shrubs can still be planted if the soil conditions are suitable.

• Complete the pruning of fruit trees and bushes and give them a dressing of a high potash fertiliser like sulphate of potash. Giving them a mulch of compost or well-rotted manure is also a good idea.

• Make sure lawn mowers and other garden machinery are in good working order for the busy times ahead.

• If they are not too wet, lawns can be spiked or forked to improve their drainage.

• Inside a greenhouse, with protection, try starting shallots, onion sets, broad beans and peas by sowing them in small pots or modules. Keep some fleece handy for covering them on cold nights. Only sow tomatoes, aubergines and peppers if you can provide heat after seed germination. If you have no heat available, wait until next month to sow.

• Prune summer flowering clematis right back to a pair of strong buds. Make a start with rose pruning.

• Make sure everything is clean and tidy including pots and containers. Bring bags of compost inside to warm up.

On Monday 20th February at 7.30pm the Horticultural Society is holding a special talk on ‘Growing Summer Vegetables’ by Graham and Jane Wagstaff. They are both key members of the National Vegetable Society and have recently appeared in a BBC programme about the Tatton Park Flower Show. They give talks to audiences throughout the country and attend many RHS shows. This talk is at the Masonic Hall, Burnham-on-Sea and is free to members of the Burnham-on-Sea and District Horticultural Society. Tickets for non-members are priced at £2. If you require any tickets for this event (members or non-members), please contact David Bryant on 01278 788058 or John Chinn on 01278 780584.

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Why Everyone Should Be Having Regular Massage Treatments

Having a regular massage is a highly effective way of investing in your health and looking after your whole body and the great news is that it is totally accessible to anyone, regardless of age, gender, disability, size or shape. And breathe offers a range of massage treatments, all of which can be tailored to an individual’s specific needs.

Having a massage has a number of positive benefits including: • Improve joint flexibility • Improve circulation • Improve muscle condition – relaxing tired muscles or helping to loosen up tight muscles • Improve condition and tone of skin • Increase energy levels Research continues to show that regular massages can be of benefit for those who suffer from medical conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia as it can help with aches, pain, stiffness and joint flexibility.

The healing qualities of massage can have a positive impact for those suffering from anxiety and depression. It can help to calm the mind, promote relaxation and improve general mood.

The general treatments available use the Swedish massage techniques which are incredibly beneficial for improving circulation and flexibility, increasing the levels of oxygen in the blood and therefore improving circulation. It is excellent for relieving tension whilst promoting relaxation and tranquillity.

The Indian head massage dates back thousands of years and is a wonderful treatment that works on the clients’ upper back, arms, shoulders, neck and head. It is very relaxing and calming and promotes a sense of balance and tranquillity. If you are new to massage and unsure if it is something that you would enjoy then the Indian Head massage is an excellent introduction to the healing benefits of a treatment.

Like the Indian head massage, the Thai foot massage also dates back thousands of years. Originating in China, this treatment focuses on the feet and legs. This massage therapy is excellent for improving joint flexibility and circulation as well as providing relief and rejuvenation to tired feet. At the end of the treatment the client should feel very relaxed and calm.

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This Could Save Your Life

A lifesaving defibrillator has been installed in Apex Park, Highbridge. The equipment – an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) - is available for use on someone having a suspected heart attack. It has been installed on the wall of the park’s office building in the Marine Drive car park.

The equipment is housed in an eye-catching tamper-proof, yellow box. Crucially, the defibrillator fitted is a speaking-instructional device meaning no medical training is required to use it. In the event of an emergency, people should call 999 and the emergency call handler will advise of the AED’s location (if the caller is not already aware of it). The call handler will then provide a code to access the equipment from its cabinet at the same time as they dispatch an ambulance. The call handler and the device then talk the user through what to do. Burnham-on-Sea Harriers who manage the Burnham and Highbridge Parkrun, which takes place in Apex Park every Saturday morning, were granted funds from Burnham and Highbridge Town Council, and received generous donations from the Burnham and Highbridge Parkrun community, to buy the AED and its special storage cabinet.

Reg Huxtable from Burnham and Highbridge Parkrun said, “When we originally toyed with the idea of an AED in Apex Park and the costs involved it was somewhat daunting. However, once we started the ball rolling the extreme generosity of our councils and the people of Burnham and Highbridge Parkrun became very apparent, resulting in completion of this successful project.”

Sedgemoor District Council paid for the equipment to be installed.

A spokesman said, “Defibrillators are vital pieces of equipment that can save someone’s life. This addition to the park is potentially of massive benefit to Apex’s many users and the surrounding area. We would like to thank the Burnham and Highbridge Parkrun team for raising the funds for the defibrillator.”

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which were then superseded by beach huts to change in, as the sea was becoming too Join us at 10am on Wednesday mornings crowded. She showed how bathing attire in Marine Cove for a circular walk along the changed from coveralls in the 1930s to bikinis Esplanade and through the Apex Park. The walk in 1960. Lidos were an interwar phenomenon, lasts for approximately one hour and regularly Grand hotels sprang up, donkey rides has over 15 walkers taking part. There is no appeared on beaches, she showed a Dyce cost and forms part of the Sedgemoor Health painting of donkeys on a Devon beach in 1858, walks. For more information, see https://www.

Punch and Judy booths became very popular facebook.com/ZingSomerset/?fref=ts on beaches, having first appeared in Britain in Covent Garden in 1662, fish and chips became North Somerset Decorative and Fine a must, having originated in Portugal in the sixteenth century! Candyfloss was developed by Arts Society a dentist in 1904, seaside rock began in 1887, Join us for interesting ice-cream vans, deckchairs from 1880, sardines lectures on the arts, and kippers, illuminations, promenades and from recognised piers, Brighton being the first major pleasure experts. Lectures are pier. held at the 37 Club, between Woolavington and Puriton, on the first Coffee Morning Wednesday of the The next Friends of the Community Centre coffee month. Meetings morning will be held on Saturday 4th February at are at 2.15pm in the the Community Centre, Berrow Road at 9.45am winter and 7pm from until 11.45am. All the usual books, jigsaws, bric-aMay to September. brac, clothes and cards etc. for sale, refreshments Next talk will be John Ericson: Children’s Book and homemade cakes and raffle. No admission Illustrations, on Wednesday 1st February at fee, please come along and support.

2.15pm. As adults we carry in our heads huge numbers of images from childhood, and some of those most deeply etched come from illustrations in books that we read as children

Health Walks Marine Cove

The December lecture of NSDFAS titled Oh, I do Like to be Beside the Seaside, was given by Dr. Libby Horner. She described how Margate and Brighton were the first seaside spas. George, Prince of Wales, who later became Prince Reagent in 1811 made Brighton popular. He began building a retreat in 1787 - the Brighton Pavilion, which developed as a fantastical seaside palace when he became King George IV. The development of the railways made other parts more accessible. The GWR which ran its first trains in 1878 to Plymouth, made Devon and Cornwall popular destinations. Blackpool grew to be the first real seaside town as each cotton mill had a different week’s holiday to service the machinery. Dickens is one of the first to mention seaside holidays in his writings and was known to holiday at Broadstairs.

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May we wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous 2017

Are you a parent or carer of a child with special/additional needs, looking for fun activities for your child at a weekend? Then why not come along and join in the great activities we have at Somerset Time For Youth, club. Any child/young person who has special/additional needs, and is aged between 0-18 years of age can come along with a parent or carer. We meet every other Saturday at the Balliol Hall, West Huntspill, TA9 3RN, from 10.30am - 1pm. We provide a safe and relaxed environment, empowering members, supporting parents/carers and their families. Most of all we have fun and will give your child the opportunities to try out lots of different activities. Please visit us at the club or contact us by email: somersettimeforyouth@gmail.com, phone: 07745 236742, or alternatively look at our website: www.somersettimeforyouth.com or our Facebook page.

Music Evenings at Cossington Village Hall

Local promoter Roger Collett hosts three fine music evenings during 2017 at Cossington Village Hall, Cossington, Bridgwater TA78JN. Saturday 18th February at 8pm – John Shillito Quartet Put a beat to your feet, and a smile on your face listening to the John Shillito Jazz Quartet. This highly accomplished band have featured in many jazz festivals both in Britain and Europe. Their repertoire ranges from swing with a hint of blues, through ballads to vaudeville. Reserved seats £10 (to include your tasty treats).

Saturday 8th April at 8pm – Andy Eastwood Music Hall Entertainer A regular performer in the Ken Dodd theatre shows, this first-class entertainer, presents a six instrument variety act with a most amusing delivery. Ukulele and banjoele are his main tools of the trade. Reserved seats £12.50 (include your treats).

Saturday 10th June at 8pm – Celebrating Hoagy The superb Chris Ingham Quartet pay homage to the wonderful works of Hoagy Carmichael. A quality evening of jazz. Do not miss!! Reserved seats £12.50 (with your treats).

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Exercise to Music!!

An active way to start the week - Monday mornings at 10am to 11am in the Highbridge Community Hall. £3 per session. Just turn up and join in. Details from 01278 784184, mary.lawrence@lineone.net

Quiz Night

Thursday 16th February at the Highbridge Social Club. All proceeds will be in aid of the Social Club, a well-used and popular local venue. It's an entertaining night out, and great fun for only £2.

Come at 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start. Details: 01278 784184, mary.lawrence@lineone.net Please note!!!! The quiz in March will be a week later than usual, on Thursday 23rd March.

Belles of Burnham

The next meeting for the Burnham-on-Sea evening WI group, Belles of Burnham will be on Tuesday 7th February at 7.30pm. Friendly group that meet at the Avenue Tennis Club monthly. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Belles-of-Burnham-WI501917173289412/?fref=ts

The Friends of Marine Cove

Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity for 2017? Visit www.marinecove.org.uk and contact the volunteer coordinator for more information. Regular gardening sessions will be starting in the spring and our first event May Day – if you are able to offer support or skills please get in touch.

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Parkinson's Support The Parkinson’s Support Group meets at the Catholic Church, Burnham-

on-Sea on the second Monday of the month, 2pm until 4pm. Come and join us if you are affected

by Parkinson’s, or maybe a carer, friend or family member. We are a friendly, fun group and try to offer something different to do each month. We have speakers, quizzes, outings etc. We also aim to provide information and advice, a cuppa and a chat. There is an exercise class on Wednesdays (contact Jenny on 785653) and singing group on alternate Tuesdays (contact Carole on 782428). The next meeting is Monday 13th February which is a presentation by Oakhouse Foods, including a taster - 2pm - 4pm (usual time). We look forward to seeing regular members and welcoming new ones. For information contact Christine Manners on 783696 or Malcolm Conyers on 01934 740282.

Berrow Conservation Group

For our next meeting we welcome Rick Morris of MARINElife who will present an illustrated talk titled 'At sea surveys for whales, dolphins, and seabirds.' This will include a brief history of MARINElife followed by how and why they collect data on marine mammals and seabirds.

You are welcome to join us and discover more about this marine conservation organisation and its activities on Tuesday 28th February.

Our evening starts at 7.30pm in Berrow Village Hall. There is a small entry fee of £3 for visitors, and £1 for members, refreshments included.

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Berrow Village Hall will be holding its next quiz on Saturday 18th February at 7pm for a 7.30pm prompt start. First prize £50. Second prize £20. Please telephone Carol on 01278 782744 to book in your team. Entry - £2 per adult - children 14-16 years £1 - under 14s free. This is a popular event so booking

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Burnham & Highbridge Band

Our own local brass band, the Burnham & Highbridge Band will be entertaining us again in Mark Parish Church on Saturday 25th February starting at 7.30pm. The band’s selection of music ranges from standard popular favourites to film themes and stage musicals. Whatever your musical tastes, you can be assured of a most enjoyable evening with this band in the surroundings of our warm, comfortable and acoustically excellent church. Admission on the door, £7 (including programme and refreshments). Accompanied children free.

Parking available in Mark Church car park down Vicarage Lane opposite the church.

Coffee Mornings

St. Margaret’s Hospice are absolutely delighted to have been chosen as the next charity to benefit from the regular coffee mornings at the Methodist church in Burnham-on-Sea every third Saturday of the month from 10am – midday. We will be serving teas and coffees, with fresh baked cakes and biscuits. There will be a raffle with ten prizes each month and a bric-a-brac stall with fresh items every month to browse over. St. Margaret’s are extremely grateful to the generosity of the Methodist church to grant us regular opportunity to raise much needed funds. Terena the community fundraiser for Sedgemoor and the Burnham group of volunteers hope to see you there!

Burnham-on-Sea Pagan Moot

We are a small friendly group who meet at the Ritz Social Club, Victoria Street in Burnham-on-Sea on the fourth Tuesday of the month. All paths welcome. Next Moot is Tuesday 28th February when we welcome Mike from Chalice Mead to talk about the process of making mead and the importance of Bees. On Tuesday 28th March our speaker will be Nadja, on the subject of Astrology. Advance date for your diary - Tuesday 23rd May, Professor Ronald Hutton. For more details, email derwen73@gmail.com or call 07773 306125.

Volunteers Needed

Somerset Sight have had a number of referrals asking for volunteer support through our visiting service for people who are blind or partially sighted in the Burnham-on-Sea area and would like to encourage new volunteers to help in the community. All volunteers are well supported by Somerset Sight and all reasonable expenses including mileage are paid by us for the visiting they do. For more information, contact Claire Packwood, Volunteer Visitor Co-ordinator on 01643 842972 or 07552 545896 alternatively email Claire. packwood@somersetsight.org.uk Somerset Sight, working with people who lack sight not vision.

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New Opportunities with Bridgwater & Taunton College Are you looking to undertake a qualification, learn a new skill, or take up a new hobby? Bridgwater & Taunton College has many courses this new year, as part of its adult training and skills provision.

There are hundreds of courses to choose from, in subjects ranging from Horticulture, Hair and Beauty, Textiles and Electrical, with durations from one day to a number of weeks, either at the College or online through Distance Learning programmes.

Most of the Distance Learning courses are free for eligible applicants, and for other learners, a Government loan is available for those who are aged 19+ and starting an eligible course at Levels 3, 4, 5 or 6. The Advanced Learner Loan is designed to support learners with their course fees in a similar way to how students studying university level courses receive a higher education loan – and will not need to be paid back until the learner earns over £21,000 per annum.

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Get Business Get Digital in 2017

Sedgemoor District Council is working with West Somerset and Taunton Deane to offer a range of free support to sole traders and businesses in the area. The programme called ‘Get Business Get Digital’ run by Cosmic will be starting again in January following on from a similar project launched in 2015 but this time extending to a larger area.

A spokesman for Sedgemoor District Council said, “We are often asked by businesses where they can access advice on a range of subjects from funding and marketing to keeping up-to-date with digital advances. We have had excellent feedback from those who attended the previous workshops so we are really pleased to be able to run them again in 2017.”

Kate Doodson, from Cosmic, said her company was delighted to be supporting businesses for a second year and helping them to improve their business knowledge and digital skills. “Digital skills are fast becoming critical to business success and programmes of activity like Get Business Get Digital, are essential to create thriving rural economies,” she said. “Businesses who engage in our programmes find them a great, friendly and effective way to learn new skills.”

Cosmic will be delivering a variety of business and digital workshops, suitable for all businesses at all levels and all free for business owners to attend. There will also be free 1-2-1 business and digital advisory sessions available. One of many business people who received digital support through Get Business Get Digital during 2016 was Kate Doig of Firewolf Glass who said, “Cosmic were very professional in their approach to the mentoring and advice sessions. They were friendly and approachable, organised, very knowledgeable and able to give advice and guidance clearly and in a way that could be easily understood. They put together clear and structured objectives which addressed the needs of my business.”

1-2-1 mentoring sessions are available to book now by calling 0845 094 6108 to talk to a member of the projects team or by emailing Alicia on alicia@cosmic.org.uk Events for 2017 are already on the website and you can register an interest to be kept informed by subscribing to the mailing list: www.getbusinessgetdigital.co.uk/events For any further information please do not hesitate to contact us on 0845 094 6108 or alicia@cosmic.org.uk

WHAT'S ON AT THE WINDMILL BAR & BISTRO IN FEBRUARY 2017 Saturday 11th Feb, Special Valentine’s Day Menu with Live Entertainment from Jordan Hill Please check online for more upcoming events at: www.windmillbarandbistro.co.uk

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Calling All Local Clubs, Charities and Good Causes!

£6018! That's the amount raised during 2016 at the Ritz weekly Friday charity Quiz. Those that have benefited so far include: Children's Society, Children's Hospice South West, Hillview Carnival Club, Weston Hospice, BIARS, Bay Club, Fibro Heart, Scouts, and many more. An average of £130 is raised on the evenings with the record standing at £281 for Mencap. Local clubs & societies, School PTAs, Charities, local groups etc are invited to contact the Ritz as they are now taking bookings for dates in 2017.

Committee member Mike Barsby says ‘We are really pleased to be able to offer local groups the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing night out and to raise a substantial amount for their good cause at the same time. We organise everything, supplying the questions, quizmaster, snacks and the raffle.

All the good cause has to do is promote the quiz within their group, supply a few raffle prizes and enjoy the evening. Our target for 2017 is £7000 - so if your group or charity wants to share in this please contact us ASAP as the dates book quickly. You may reserve up to three dates through the year."

The Quiz is family friendly, hand out rounds are given out at 8pm and the questions start promptly at 8.30pm ending about 10.30. Teams of up to six are invited to arrive from 7.45pm. Admission is £1 per person. The quiz is open to all so if your not a charity and just fancy a pub quiz on a Friday night the Ritz will give you a warm welcome. All the money raised on the night goes to the visiting charity or group and the winning team gets a prize.

If you would like your group or charity to be booked in for a future date or just want more info - please email:ritzsocialclub@hotmail.co.uk or text Mike on 07936538263.

Berrymans your Number One Estate and Lettings agent for Burnham, Highbridge and the surrounding villages TA8 and TA9.

If you are thinking of buying, selling or letting a home contact us now to arrange a free market appraisal. Our experienced, professional Sales and Lettings teams would be delighted to help you.

Just call in to our High Street offices or telephone 01278 793700. Alternatively email us: Sales enquiries to graham@garyberryman.co.uk and Lettings enquiries to pennyc@garyberryman.co.uk Number 1 in TA8 and TA9 since 2008. Estate agency data is collected from the internet and is collated and published by Savvyagent. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the data, due to variations in data published by estate agents, this cannot be guaranteed and Savvyagent accept no responsibility for any discrepancies errors or omissions.

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More Updates Coming for Windows 10

Good news for Windows 10 users out there - Microsoft is planning to release another major Windows 10 update around April 2017 that they are calling the “Creators Update”, a suitable name for an update that is to largely provide users new ways to create different kinds of 3D content, sporting a revised version of Microsoft Paint, and even integrates VR (Virtual reality) Importantly, despite its name, the update also brings a massive number of small additions and changes to Windows 10 – too many to list here – so let’s look at some of the more noticeable changes.

General customization seems to be a large focus, such as providing the option to completely hide the start menu apps list; this is nice for users who only wish to use the start menu for power options and tiles, with minimal clutter. There will be more Wifi settings also, such as the option to set times to automatically enable/ disable Wifi, which is a nice feature for those looking for complete automation and battery saving. Advanced users will be happy to know the registry editor now will have an address bar, similar to Windows Explorer – an unexpected but welcome change. For avid laptop users, there will now be more advanced trackpad gesture options, enabling users to swiftly navigate around their Windows 10 device easier than ever. The Action Center and Windows Defender are also being re-vamped to increase usability.

An exciting addition called the “People Bar” is a creative new way to easily Skype or email friends, using an easy interface which integrates into the taskbar. We look forward to learning more about this closer to Spring 2017.For more information on the update, visit www.tinyurl.com/creators-update.

To get the update when realised, ensure your Windows 10 machine is left on to automatically download it, otherwise you can manually scan for updates by opening the start menu, clicking the settings cog, selecting “Update & Security”, then clicking “Check for updates”. A common problem we find with computers that are rarely powered on is they miss important updates which causes many issues, so at least once a week, try and give your machine time to update itself or better yet, manually check as I described above.

Should you require any help with your business or home computer, please contact me on 07973 536299 or neil@e-cps.co.uk Neil Buzzard, Director, Computer Problem Solutions Ltd

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Originally set up as Featherbed Nannies back in July 1986 by Sally Carpenter from her home in Featherbed Lane, Clutton, near Bristol the business changed to Featherbed Homecare a few years later.

Since then the agency has built up an excellent reputation for providing reliable and affordable care for people living in their own homes.

With an office in Bristol and the head office at Poole in Dorset, Sally is still actively involved with the running of the agency and is dedicated to helping people live in their own homes and retain their independence for as long as possible at a reasonable cost. She believes in keeping the agency a manageable size so that clients are given the best attention at all times and provided with only the most capable and compatible carers.

The agency provides care throughout the South West region, helping clients with all types of illness, from live in 24 hour care, palliative care for the terminally ill, dementia and Alzheimer’s care along with respite when someone needs temporary help.

There are many care providers to choose from but what makes Featherbed special is that the carers they introduce to their clients are well known to the company. Many carers have been with them for years, all are fully trained and DBS checked and provide excellent care and companionship.

An agency manager will always arrange to visit a new client in their own home before any care package is arranged so as to be sure that only the most suitable and compatible carer will be placed.

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Fritzlar Twinning

Wednesday 15th February 2pm - 4 pm in St. John’s Church Hall, Highbridge. Speaker - Mary Lawrence – ‘Travelling through India’. We enjoyed Mary’s travels through Afghanistan and Pakistan so much last year, we’ve asked her back! Please join us for what promises to be a fascinating presentation. Free entry.

Everyone welcome. Refreshments.

The Committee members are busy making arrangements for this year’s trip to Fritzlar in July – more information to follow in next month’s edition of LocalReach.

East Huntspill Garden Club

Invite you to their next meeting on Thursday 23rd February in the Church Hall at 7.30pm to meet Suzanne Applegate of Kellways Nurseries. For more details, contact Kay on 01278 789678.

The Huntspill Art Group

Welcomes new members to their Wednesday afternoon sessions; we meet every other week in the village hall, East Huntspill. February dates include Wednesday 8th and 22nd February. More details can be obtained from secretary Brian Freestone on 01278 760759.

Counselling at In Charley's Memory All Welcome (Including Beginners)

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Every Wednesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm

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We are able to offer free counselling for young people from 11-25 years at our base in Burnham. We are able to offer appointments every weekday as well as some evenings and Saturdays. Please contact us via our Facebook page, phone on 01278 773403 or email in_ charleys_memory@outlook.com (This is a free service, but any donation you can make is very welcome.)

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An Evening of Light Music

Burnham and Highbridge Band opens its 2017 concert season with an evening of light music, ancient and modern, in the Church of the Holy Cross at Mark. The concert will be held on Saturday 25th February and commence at 7.30pm. Tickets are available at the door or by contacting Mrs I. Lillico on 01278 782347. Any profit from the concert goes towards the upkeep of the church, so why not combine an entertaining evening of music with your good cause for the day.

The Coastline Singers

are rehearsing for the Highbridge Festival, among other things! We meet on Tuesday evenings, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall, West Huntspill. Lift your voice and lift your spirits. Details from 01278 784184, mary. lawrence@lineone.netcause for the day.

Oasis Cafe Join us for local live music

followed by an open mic session in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Free entry with food served all night. Everyone is welcome. Open on the last Sunday in every month from 6pm 9pm, at St. John’s Ambulance Hall, Bank Street, Highbridge TA9 3DA.

These Boots are Made for Walking

Burnham Area Evening Flower Club will start the new year on Monday 20th February with a visit by Rosemary Kerr from Chippenham with her demonstration entitled ‘These Boots are Made for Walking’. This will be Rosemary's first visit to the club, who meet in St. Andrew's Church Hall at 7.30pm. Visitors are warmly welcome.

Hope Baptist Church, Highbridge

We will be celebrating our 200th anniversary in the spring this year. We would like to hear from anyone who has had any contact with us in the past. Maybe you came to Sunday school or a youth club or maybe you have been to our coffee mornings and would like to hear about our celebrations and receive an invitation to events. We would love to hear your tales and memories.

Please let us know your details by calling Maggie on 01278 773832 or Maureen on 07770 744835 and leave a message if we miss your call. Or call in on a Thursday morning between 10am and 12noon. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Groups and Workshops

There are lots of things happening at ICM this spring. Please check our Facebook page or call us for more information. Here's a brief overview: Men and Boys’ Challenge Day at Wall Eden Farm. Thanks to funding from Sedgemoor District Council, we are offering the chance to try out archery, axe throwing and rifle shooting - should be great! Saturday 11th February from 9.30am, £10 per adult, £5 per child.

Mindfulness Workshop. Want to find out how mindfulness can help improve your mental health and well-being? Try this friendly supportive workshop, led by an experienced trainer and therapist.

Saturday 18th February from 10am - 3pm. This course is subsidised by Somerset Skills & Learning and the £20 fee includes lunch.

Fun Food course. This course will be held at the Crafty Teacup, where an experienced cook and tutor will help you develop your cooking skills as well as learning more about healthy eating and links between food and mood. This course will run for five weeks and starts on Tuesday 21st February at 6.30pm. Again the course is subsidised by Somerset Skills & Learning so we can offer the whole course including ingredients for £15 in total. You will be cooking a range of European and Indian food.

There will also be some great family friendly activities on the Mendip Hills - just awaiting confirmation dates - as well as a range of mental health courses.

Advance warning of our ICM ball will be happening on Friday 31st March at Weston Pier. Full details to come - but save the date now!! Please call us on 01278 773403 or message us on Facebook to find out more.

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ACCOUNTANTS

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Small Business Accountancy Company 8 Market Street, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 3BW

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FUNERAL DIRECTORS A high standard of sincere, dignified and caring service, offering advice and support on all aspects of funeral arranging

Here to help, 24 Hours a day Telephone:

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Chapple Interiors Professional Interior & Exterior Decorating Service Over 25 years experience • Approved member of ‘ICI Dulux Select’ • ‘Trust Mark’ approved tradesmen Wallpaper hanging specialists • Domestic, Commercial and Insurance work • Competitive free quotes Call: 01278 785678 or 07736 321416 Chapple04@hotmail.com www.chappleinteriors.co.uk

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Plumbing and Heating

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James & Co. 01278 786900

Natwest Bank Chambers, Victoria Street, Burnham-on-Sea

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YOUR LOCAL CARPET SPECIALISTS • The widest selection of floor coverings in the area • Quality service and installation • Free advice, planning and estimates • Domestic and commercial • Bespoke rug and runner service

17 Victoria Street, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 1AL T: 01278 238150 E: townandcountryflooring@live.com www.tandcflooring.co.uk

OPENING TIMES Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 and Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 32

For advertising & leaflet delivery call 01278 238000 or visit www.localreach.co.uk