Burnha On Sea LocalReach January 2017 Issue No. 79

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FROM THE EDITOR

Happy New Year and welcome to the January edition of LocalReach. We now deliver 12,000 copies

to include East & West Huntspill and also Brent Knoll & East Brent.Thinking of taking up a new hobby? Looking for some safety tips whilst out on the road? Whether you are waiting for this year's pantomime Aladdin to start, thinking of enrolling on a course with Somerset Skills and Learning or taking part in the Highbridge Festival of the Arts later in the year, details of all of this can be found in this monthĂ­s publication.

If you would like your event or group to be publicised, then forward the information to me with photographs and logos to our email address.

Editorial deadline for the February issue is Wednesday 11th January 2017 Jacqui Strong, Community Editor for LocalReach. jacqui@localreach.co.uk

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Motor Neurone Disease Association

Motor Neurone disease is a totally debilitating disease at the present time. The association can help with advice, a person to ask questions of, meetings for carers and patient, and most of all, fundraising to help provide specialised equipment that the NHS cannot provide if required in a short space of time. Much research is ongoing, again this requires funding.

Classed as a rare disease, almost everyone has heard of someone who has suffered from MND. At any one time 5,000 people have MND in Britain. Please come to see the film The Dressmaker with Kate Winslet at the Ritz cinema on Monday 16th January from 1.30pm and help the local branch. South and West Somerset MNDA. Charity no: 294354.

Aladdin

Post Christmas blues? Why not come along to see the magical and hilarious pantomime Aladdin! With beautiful costumes, stunning scenery and a super talented cast, this promises to be a truly Genie-us pantomime! This year’s pantomime is directed by Lorna Blair with musical direction by Xavier Underwood. The show will be performed at the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre from Friday 27th January until Saturday 4th February. Tickets are available from the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre box office. So will Aladdin marry his Princess and defeat the evil Abanazar? Will the Genie grant his three wishes? Will Widow Twankey and Wishee Washee ever get all the washing done in the laundry and will the stupid policemen Yu Dun Wong and Hu Dun Pong ever arrest Aladdin? You will have to get on your magic carpets and find out!

Burnham-on-Sea Pagan Moot

We are a small friendly group who meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Ritz Social Club, Victoria Street, Gatsby Room at 7.30pm, except in December.

All paths welcome. We celebrate the Wheel of the Year.

We have a speaker each month. Next Moot is Tuesday 24th January, where we shall be having a story, music and poetry evening led by Sue. Our February Moot is on Tuesday 28th and our speaker will be from Chalice Mead on the subject of Honey, Bees and Mead.

Advance notice for Tuesday 23rd May 2017 our speaker will be Professor Ronald Hutton, all welcome.For further details, contact derwen73@ gmail.com or 07776 306125

Feel Better with a Book

Innovative shared reading groups are happening at Burnham-on-Sea Library every Monday from 2pm 4pm. They are hosted by The Reader, a charity whose aim is to connect people from all communities and backgrounds with great literature for improved wellbeing. The sessions are free to attend and open to people of all ages and abilities. A trained facilitator leads the session by reading aloud; there’s no pressure to read but those who wish to are welcome to contribute aloud. "This is the highlight of my week.

I look forward to it every Tuesday"- Shared Reading Group Member. All reading materials are provided free of charge, there’s no need to book in advance, and we always have free tea and biscuits!

For more information, contact Emma Crago on 07970 247410 or email emmacrago@thereader. org.uk We already have existing groups in Taunton, Wells, and Yeovil and would love to see you at our Burnham group. We look forward to welcoming you along.

Health Walks Marine Cove Join us at 10am on Wednesday mornings in Marine Cove for a circular walk along the Esplanade and through the Apex Park. The walk lasts for approximately one hour and regularly has over 15 walkers taking part. No cost and part of the Sedgemoor Health walks.

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Belles of Burnham WI

Thinking of joining your local WI? Then why not start with a Pilates taster session with Tracy at our January meeting on Tuesday 6th January at 7.30pm. The group meets at the Avenue Tennis Club on the first Tuesday in every month. If you would like more information, find us on Facebook.

Berrow Conservation Group - Buckthorn

Our next meeting is in Berrow Village Hall on Tuesday 24th January at 7.30pm. Bob Corns from Natural England will be giving an illustrated talk about Buckthorn, its native distribution, and its spread as a result of human intervention. He will also talk about its uses, abuses, and control, and the impact on the dune system of the Burnham and Berrow coast. Visitors are welcome. There is a small entry fee of £3 for visitors and £1 for members, refreshments included.

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Burnham-on-Sea Art Club

This popular art club has been running for 55 years and meets every Friday between 10am and midday in room 2 at the Community Centre, Berrow Road.

We have 20 members and share a love of art.We hold a popular exhibition annually in May. For more information, the Chairman Peter Smith can be reached on 01278 784032

Celebration Dinner

The Burnham-on-Sea Chamber of Trade & Commerce is holding a dinner on Saturday, 28th January 2017 to celebrate the achievement of Burnham-on-Sea winning 'Coach Friendly Destination of the Year' at the 2016 National Coach Tourism Awards. The guests of honour will be Coach Destination specialist Les Barber and Tourism Consultant Ian Jefferies, who worked so hard to achieve the award. A three course meal and coffee with dancing and music will be served at 7pm for 7.30pm at the Oaktree, Oaktree Arena, Edithmead.

Tickets are ÂŁ25 available from the Burnham-onSea Chamber of Trade, whose contact details are available at www.visitburnham.co.uk or via dinner@ visitburnham.co.uk All profits raised will go towards further work promoting the town to coach visitors in 2017.

Quiz Night at Highbridge Social Club

The quiz this month is in aid of the King Alfred Concert Band, a local band with members of all ages. Come and enjoy the fun while supporting a worthwhile cause, on Thursday 19th January. Questions begin at 7.30pm, lubrication of brain cells starts at 7pm. Advance Warning - Please note: there is a change of date for March only; thereafter it is back to normal. The quiz will take place on 23rd March, one week later than usual, to avoid a clash with the Highbridge Festival of the Arts.

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Somerset Road Safety - Winter Driving Tips

In the dark winter months it is really important that your car is prepared for wet and sometimes icy weather conditions to minimise the risk of being involved in a crash. Whilst it's impossible to remove all risk when you're driving, if you follow the tips below you will keep those risks to a minimum.

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Ensure all tyres, including the spare, are correctly inflated (see your owner’s manual for the correct pressures for your vehicle).

Check tyre tread depths; 1.6mm is the legal minimum for cars but 3mm is advisable.

Ensure you carry an effective ice scraper and de-icer.

De-ice/mist windows completely before driving.

Ensure the windscreen washer bottle is full with the correct mix of screen wash, preferably one designed to cope with minus temperatures.

Check wiper blades are in good condition.

Top up the anti-freeze in the cooling system (in winter you need a mix of 50-50 anti-freeze and water).

Make sure your battery is in good condition.

Make sure all your lights are working, including indicators.

Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged.

Check your vehicle is in good running order

Consider putting a winter emergency bag in the boot; contents suggestions include: • • • • • • • • • •

Blanket Hi-vis jacket Warm clothes Wellington boots Torch and spare batteries Jump leads Shovel Bottle of water Road atlas First aid kit.

For more information and advice, visit our website www.somersetroadsafety.org

The BD Jazz Club

The BD Jazz Club is the local Burnham area Traditional/New Orleans Jazz Club.The club usually meets on the last Friday of every month for regular club sessions at Laburnum House Lodge Hotel in Sloway Lane, West Huntspill, which is situated a short distance down the A38 from Highbridge – turn right opposite the Crossways Inn into Church Road and follow the signs.

The 2017 new year programme gets off to a great start when we welcome The Sunset Café Stompers, making a welcome return appearance at the club on Friday 27th January. They are always a favourite at the club, with a wide ranging repertoire of melodies, stomps, and ragtime. The venue is at our usual BD Jazz Club at Laburnum House Hotel; playing times are from 8pm to 11pm and admission is £6. Find the full programme of events on the BD Jazz Club page at www.newsocietyjazz.co.uk For further information, please contact Bob on 01278 794709 or Diane on 01278 788070. We look forward to seeing you at one of our future regular club sessions or additional special events.

BD Jazz Club is a non-profit making organisation that aims to preserve and promote New Orleans/Traditional Jazz.

Sing in the Year with the Coastline Singers

We meet at West Huntspill Church on Tuesday evenings 7.30pm - 9.30pm. We tackle lots of different styles, so there's something for everyone. Come along and meet us. Further details available from 01278 784184 or email Mary.lawrence@lineone.net

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Monday morning, 10am - 11.00am, at the Highbridge Community Hall. Prepare the body for 2017 with some gentle, pressure-free moves in good company. £3 per session. Details from 01278 784184, Mary.lawrence@ lineone.net

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Gardening Jobs for January

January is a good time to have a good tidy up and general check on gardening equipment just to make sure everything is ready and prepared before the busy months ahead. The planning for this year should have been done, as well as purchasing new seeds, fertilisers and composts for future sowing and planting.

• When the soil is not too wet or frozen you can work outdoors, and trees and shrubs can be planted. If conditions are not right, new plants can be heeled into a shallow trench dug in a sheltered part of the garden. These heeled-in plants can be left for several weeks, if necessary, until soil conditions improve.

• If you have any early bulbs growing in pots these can be brought indoors, but try and keep them cool for a week or two.

• Only sow seeds indoors if you can provide adequate heat for growing on the emerging seedlings. If you have no heat, wait until later before indoor sowing.

• Seed potatoes will be available this month. Stand your seed potatoes upright in trays or egg boxes with the rose end uppermost in a light frost-free place. They can then be planted from the end of March onwards.

• Consider warming up a patch of soil outside for early sowing or planting later on. You can use plastic sheeting, strong fleece or cloches as a covering.

For more tips, why not join your local gardening group? Burnham-on-Sea and District Horticultural Society meets at 7.30pm on the third Monday of each month (except December) at the Community Centre, Berrow Road. The next meeting is on Monday 16th January 2017 when there will be a talk from Head Gardener, James Cross on the development of the Bishop’s Palace Garden in Wells. All welcome.

Members of the Society free, visitors £1.50.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 on Monday 20th February at 7.30pm 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 01278788058 or John Chinn on 01278 780584.

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Entries sought for Highbridge Festival Volunteers Needed...

Somerset Sight have had a number of referrals asking of the Arts 2017 Highbridge Festival of the Arts celebrates 70 years this year; come along and join us. We shall be very happy to see you all at The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre for the Drama category on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th March 2017 and Dance on Wednesday 8th, Thursday 9th, Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th March 2017. Join us for the Music category at Highbridge Community Hall on Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th March. The closing date for entries is January 10th 2017 so check the Syllabus by visiting www.highbridgefestival. org.uk and see if there is a part of the festival you would like to enter. We shall look forward to cheering on all you talented people...... SEE YOU THERE!

Fritzlar Twinning

Join us on Wednesday 18th January between 2pm and 4pm at St. John’s Church Hall, Highbridge for our first meeting of 2017. This month’s speaker will be Dennis Davey on “My visit to Buckingham Palace”. Everyone welcome and refreshments will be available.

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 or email Claire.packwood@ somersetsight.org.uk Somerset Sight, working with people who lack sight not vision.

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Parkinson's Support Group

The Parkinson’s Support Group meets at the Catholic Church, Burnham-on-Sea on the second Monday of the month. Come and join us if you are affected by Parkinson’s, or maybe as 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).

There is NO JANUARY MEETING. The next meeting will be on Monday 13th February, which is a presentation

by Oakhouse Foods, including a taster from 2pm until 4pm. So if you have been thinking of joining the group, make it a New Year’s resolution. Happy New Year everyone! For information, contact Christine Manners on 783696 or Malcolm Conyers on 01934 740282.

Sedgemoor Ramblers

January is upon us and it is resolution time! This usually means giving up something we enjoy! Alternatively you could take up a healthy and enjoyable activity and try walking with Sedgemoor Ramblers. We have walks on every Sunday and most Saturdays throughout January, walking on The Quantocks, around Ham Wall nature reserve, and Nyland Hill – these are just some of the January highlights. Our winter programme is now available from Tourist Information Offices and on our website www.sedgemoorramblers.co.uk Our main walking day throughout the year is Sunday but we have popular shorter walks on many Saturdays.

Throughout the spring and summer we also have weekly short evening walks, usually with an optional pub meal afterwards. Sedgemoor Ramblers is your local group within Ramblers. New walkers are invited to walk a few times with the group before becoming a member. We are a friendly and sociable group who share a love of the outdoors and we would be pleased to hear from you. For more details, visit our website or speak to a human: Tina on 01278 783560 or Alan on 01278 773730, who will be happy to send you a programme and answer any queries.

Burnham and Highbridge Gateway Club The Burnham and Highbridge Gateway

Club will be resuming their weekly meetings at the Burnham Area Youth Centre from Thursday 5th January between 7pm and 9pm. Looking forward to another year of fun and friendship.

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Somerset Hedge Group Photographic Competition 2016

Presentation Evening Hedges and People - working with, living with and enjoying hedges The results of the Somerset Hedge Group 2016 digital photographic competition were announced at a presentation evening at the Burrington Inn, Burrington Coombe, on Thursday 17th November. The evening comprised presentations from Tim Greenland, Exmoor Trees, on growing a hedgerow, and from George Pidgeon, Blackdown Hills Hedge Association, on hedgelaying. This was followed by the prize giving.

The topic of the photo competition, “Hedges and People”, provided a range of entries covering hedge management, and judging was difficult. However, there were some stunning entries and the winners were: First prize: Jo Shepherd – An experienced eye Second prize: David Ramsay – In the lee of the hedge Third prize: Trevor Pearce – This circle of bramble of mine Highly commended: Mike Trubridge - Short back and sides The evening was rounded off with a light buffet, demonstrations and the sale of the 2017 Somerset Hedge Group calendar, made up of photos entered in to the competition. These make excellent Christmas presents and are available for £4 each from SHG Chairman: Heather Harley, Exmoor National Park.

Email: HJHarley@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

Bubbling Springs Tai Chi and Qigong New class schedule from 4th January 2017!

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Thursday Thursday Thursday

2pm - 3pm, Tai Chi Beginners and Intermediate 2pm - 4pm, Advanced, Burnham Community Centre 10am - 11.30am, Age UK, Bridgwater Trinity Hall 12pm - 1pm, Age UK, Highbridge Community Hall 7pm - 8pm, Tai Chi Beginners and Intermediate 7pm - 9pm, Advanced, Burnham Community Centre

Dedicated Weapons training every third Saturday of the month. Details coming soon! Contact Cheryl Mountford by email at bubblingsprings@hotmail.com Tel: 01278 781544 or 07840 350334

Burnham Wine Club

The popular local wine tasting club is back on Sunday 29th January with a Sparkling Tasting. This will cover classic champagne, cava, prosecco and sparkling wines from around the world. This will be a blind tasting - so some detection work will be required! Tickets are £30 per person and include at least eight wines and local bread and cheeses.

The tasting starts at 4pm on Sunday 29th January at the Avenue Tennis Club. Tickets are available from eatfetsival@gmail.com or via Eventbrite - search for "Burnham Wine Club". Gift vouchers are always available.

Civil Service Retirement Fellowship

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 24th January 2017 and this meeting will be the Annual General Meeting. There will be a slight change this year - we will meet at Apex Park at 10.30am and will continue at The Lighthouse for a light lunch. Any new members will be very welcome to join us. For further details, please contact Linda Trebble on 01278 782751.

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Burnham Food & Drink Festival Our local food and drink festival will return in 2017. They are now open for bookings and expect to attract over 120 food and drink producers into the town centre on Saturday 27th May and Saturday 21st October. There will be cooking demonstrations, talks, workshops, competitions and entertainment. All free entry. Find out more at www. burnhamonseafoodfestival.org If you are a local business who wants to get more out of the festival, do get in touch with the organisers via bosfoodfest@ gmail.com

2017 Courses at Somerset Skills & Learning – Your Local Learning Centre Get qualified - ECDL Computer Workshop; Admin and IT (levels 1 and 2); IAB Bookkeeping; Functional Skills Maths and English; Apprenticeships; Traineeships.

Leisure courses and workshops - Painting and Drawing, Stained Glass/Stained Glass Mosaics, Sugar Flowers/Sugarcraft, Knitting/Designing your own Lace Knitting, IT/Photography, Writing Books for Children.

Employability - Get That Job, Information, Advice and Guidance, CV help.

Watch out for free taster workshops starting in February. For more information, telephone 0330 332 7997 or 01278 783057, email enquiries@ sslcourses.co.uk see website www.sslcic.co.uk or call into Princess Street Centre.

Have you heard about the ‘Men’s Shed’ idea? It’s an idea whereby a group of men learn new skills, get advice and sit and have a chat. It is a nationally recognised scheme, and staff at Sedgemoor District Council are keen to find out if there is interest in setting up a ‘Sedgemoor Shedder’s Group’ in either Burnham-on-Sea or Highbridge.

A Men’s Shed is a larger version of any garden shed – a place where he feels at home and pursues practical interests. In schemes which are already set up, members share the tools and resources they need to work on projects. They are places of skill-sharing and informal learning, of individual pursuits and community projects, and set up a network of relationships between the members. John, an established ‘shedder’ from another group said, “Fixing, making and re-using materials has given me the motivation to improve my rented home. It improved my mental state and it gave me hope.” A Shed’s activities usually involve making or mending in wood (e.g. carpentry, joinery, turning, carving, whittling, marquetry, furniture renovation) but may include metalworking (milling, sheet metal, welding, etc.) bike repair, gardening, electronics, tool renovation, boat renovation, model engineering (model railways, planes) and even building a car! Full Our New Clubhouse with support is being offered to help set the group up with full Bar is a Fabulous venue for Birthdays • Anniversaries • Wedding Receptions a series of launch meetings being organised in the Functions • Group Activity Bookings new year - but in order to get things started, please To Hire contact Jane on 01278 785547 contact Jacqui Strong, Health and Wellbeing Officer to register your interest on 07584 909385, 01278 435328 or jacqueline.strong@sedgemoor.gov.uk The Grove, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 2PA Full details can be found by visiting www.menssheds.org.uk

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Somerset Wildlife Trust January Events With 18,000 members, Somerset Wildlife Trust is the county’s

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Yeo River and Cheddar Reservoir - Sunday 8th January 2017 between 2pm - 4pm MH. A New Year walk, in and around Cheddar Reservoir in conjunction with the local Watch Group. The exact route will be decided when the state of local footpaths is clear nearer the time. Sharpham Road car park, Cheddar, ST 446 534 (BS27 3DR). For more information, please contact Ged Keele on email gerard.keele@btinternet.com or phone 01278 769010. Costs £1.

British Spiders - Tuesday 10th January 2017 between 7.30pm - 9.30pm TD. Francis Farr-Cox will give an illustrated talk on the many and various British spiders, explaining where spiders and other British arachnids fit into the animal kingdom.

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So another year is over, but there’s still time to keep that New Year’s resolution and enrol on a course at Bridgwater & Taunton College. Take a look at the hundreds of courses available and see how Bridgwater & Taunton College can help you get to where you want to be.

Our courses may help you to train for your work, to progress your career, to gain a new qualification, or to learn new skills and hobbies. We work with many companies to ensure our provision is responsive to employer needs and requirements and our facilities are state-of-the-art to meet industry requirements also.

There are over 700 courses to choose from, with durations from one day to a number of weeks, which can be studied at College, or online through our highly popular Distance Learning programme (many of which are FREE)! There is something for everyone and you can enrol at any time, online, by phone or in person.

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Be Aware of a Council Tax Scam

“I can lower your Council Tax banding if you pay me” May sound like a great offer, but it is a scam. You can find out if your band can be lowered, for free.

Sedgemoor District Council is warning residents to be aware of Council Tax scammers, who may offer you deals to reduce monthly payments or reduce your banding. Council Tax scammers are very prevalent at the moment due to bills recently being delivered to residents across the district.

One current scam that has been bought to the district council’s attention is from a company claiming to be called ‘Claimers’, who call on behalf of Sedgemoor District Council and ask a fee to lower your Council Tax banding.

Council Tax bands are set by the national Valuation Office Agency and can only be changed under certain conditions. Details can be found at www.gov. uk/council-tax-appeals - you will not be charged for the service.

Many scams are highlighted to the Council and we

try to inform residents when they are brought to our attention because ultimately it is residents who may lose out. If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax bill and need help, speak with a member of the Council Tax Team on 0300 303 7800 who will be able to offer help and advice.

If you are unsure of who you are talking to and instinct tells you something is not quite right, hang up, call 0300 303 7800 and check with a customer advisor whether the name of the person who called you really does exist. Our friendly staff in Sedgemoor Direct, are aware of a high number of scam calls to residents and are happy to help you.

Whatever you do, do not give your bank details over the phone unless you have called into Sedgemoor District Council. If you have given over personal details, we would advise you to call the Police straight away on 101 and report the matter as an identity theft scam. T The Police will also direct you to the Action Fraud helpline on 0300 123 2040.

WHAT'S ON AT THE WINDMILL BAR & BISTRO IN JANUARY 2017 Weekly Events; • The Windmill Bar & Bistro, Wednesday Carvery, Every Wednesday, 12.00-2.00pm, Adults £8.95, Children £5.95 • The Windmill Bar & Bistro, Sunday Carvery, Every Sunday, 12.00-7.00pm, Adults £8.95, Children £5.95

Our new opening hours: • Monday, 11.30am - 2.30pm and 6.00pm - Late • Tuesday, Closed

• The Windmill Bar & Bistro, Bingo, Every Friday, from 9.00pm, free entry, Bingo Cards £2.00 each

• Wednesday - Friday, 11.30am - 2.30pm and 6.00pm - Late

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Wassailing The Apple Trees

Join the Belly Dancers, Riverbrew, The Mummers and West Croft Cider for this year’s Wassailing of the Apple Trees. There will be a flaming torch lit procession, mulled wine, pig roast (vegetarian alternatives), raffle and refreshments. The event starts at 7pm on Saturday 21st January 2017. Entrance is by ticket only and costs £11 per person (children under 14 free);ticket price includes a glass of mulled cider plus free samples from a selection of Westcroft Ciders (alc. 6% by volume).

Brent Knoll Bazaar, Farmers’ Market and Parish Cafe

Free entrance to this month’s Farmers’ Market on Saturday 14th January at Brent Knoll Parish Hall between 10am and 12 noon. There is locally produced fresh beef, pork, chicken, goat’s milk, cheese and meat, eggs, cheese, pickles and preserves. There is also a vegetable stall, speciality bread, Westcroft Cider, homemade cakes and savouries, Phoenix Cards, handmade cards, silver and beaded jewellery, children’s games and toys, local crafts, dog There are limited numbers available, so reserve treats, textiles, etc., CDs, DVDs, books and bricyour ticket by calling 01278 760762. Car parking a-brac, plus raffle. available. All profits go to Brent Knoll Parish Hall.

The Parish Café will be serving drinks and light snacks. Good quality, clean items for bric-a-brac stall (no electrical goods, please) Knoll Conservatives - New Year will be appreciated, (collection or delivery), or Social to book a table (£7 per table), phone Eddie The New Year Social is open to all on Saturday Fuller (01278 760308). Proceeds to Brent 14th January from 7.30pm at Wascelyn, 48, Knoll Parish Hall.

Brent Street. Tickets are priced at £6 and include finger buffet and refreshments. This is a great opportunity to chat informally with your Local Tory Team including James Heappey MP. Contact Bob on 760760 or bob@flockman.com

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.

Telephone 01278 793700 - We look forward to assisting you.

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Money Saving Tips Online

Today I want to share with you some of my favourite tips for saving money while shopping online that many people are still unaware of. Due to pure convenience, most families I talk to do their shopping online nowadays, particularly for electronics, toys, and seasonal gifts, but without using the methods below, people are paying more than they need to.

A simple and effective way to make online shopping cheaper is to use websites like Quidco (www.quidco. co.uk) or TopCashback (www.topcashback.co.uk) when shopping from eligible websites. This is easily achieved by creating a free account on either website (or both, if you’re a true money-saver), searching for the website you want to purchase from (e.g. “Amazon”) to see the cashback you could receive from that site, then simply clicking the big button to travel there, and shop like you normally would, but with free cashback after ordering. This works for many types of websites, including insurance companies.

Before I continue – I have to give another small shout-out to sites like SkyScanner (www.skyscanner.net) and Trivago (www.trivago.co.uk) that help find cheaper flights and hotels.

For those who missed my article last year, I have recommended a website called Flubit (www.flubit.com) before, and because it is still one of my favourite money-saving tips, I would like to again remind people that if you find a product on Amazon (or many more sites) that you want, give the web address (the “www” part at the top) to Flubit and instantly save money by getting a cheaper deal.

Lastly, a very useful money-saving tool I want to mention is a nifty browser add-on/extension, which only works with Firefox and Google Chrome. This well-received add-on is called “Coupons at Checkout” and what this does is wait until you are at the checkout page of a website, and then informs you of working coupons to use before you buy, instantly saving money! It even has a function that automatically tries all known coupons and finds the very cheapest option for your basket. Grab it at www.couponfollow.com/checkout today.

Please get in touch should you need any help with business or home computers. Neil Buzzard, Tel: 07973 536299, Computer Problem Solutions Ltd

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Excellent Service from Featherbed Homecare

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.

For further information or an agency brochure please contact 01934 757037 or Freephone 0800 1114885 www.featherbedhomecare.co.uk

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Be Ready For The Freeze

The winter of 2016-17 is predicted to be a cold one. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are encouraging you to check your chimney is clean, safe and swept in preparation. Chimney fires can cause serious structural damage to a home, with the risks being even greater if the property has a thatched roof. The damage is not only fire based but also the dirt and smell left from all the soot and smoke, which would affect your personal property.

Chimneys need to be dirt free to allow the free passage of dangerous combustion gasses, so regular cleaning will remove soot and creosote, and help prevent dangerous chimney fires.

Make sure your chimney is swept regularly by a registered chimney sweep.

Sweeping frequencies below are for guidance only. Frequency will depend on a number of factors including: type of fuel, appliance used, duration of use, moisture content of wood fuel, type of chimney: • Smokeless coals - at least once a year • Wood - up to four times a year • Bituminous coal - twice a year • Oil - once a year • Gas once a year Growing in popularity are wood burning stoves and they also need to be checked regularly to ensure they are safe and clean, ensure wood burners are installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Top tips • always use a fire guard to protect against flying sparks from hot embers • make sure embers are properly put out before you go to bed or leaving the house • when burning wood, use dry, seasoned woods only never burn cardboard boxes or waste paper • do not overload the grate consider having a carbon monoxide detector fitted as an • additional safeguard against the build-up of poisonous fumes • have a working smoke alarm Smoke alarms Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service advise you to: • regularly check your alarm/s by pressing the button • once a year – change your battery or consider buying a ten-year alarm which will not require frequent battery changes • once a year – vacuum and wipe the smoke alarm casing to ensure dust isn’t blocking the sensor chamber (For mains wired alarms, switch off first).

For more winter safety tips please visit the Service’s website.

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FITTED BLINDS & CURTAINS

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with our reliable door-to-door leaflet delivery service Leaflets & menus delivered from £30 per 1,000 Up to 23,000 leaflets can be delivered to Wells, Street & Burnham We also offer a design & print service at competitive prices

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Light up your home - Avoid becoming a victim of burglary

You drive to work with your lights on, you drive home with your lights on…but do you light up your home when you go out?

With these dark nights, it’s the easiest time of year to spot who’s in and who’s out. Sadly, that’s great news for burglars. We often see a spike at this time of the year as criminals cash-in on obviously empty homes during the darker nights. And think of all those nice new Christmas presents!

It may sound like stating the obvious, but locking up, shutting windows and leaving a light on can go a long way to keeping the burglars out. Our statistics show that most break-ins are committed by opportunist thieves, and in a quarter of cases they didn’t even have to use force to gain entry. Even if you are just popping to a neighbour, make sure you lock up behind you.

As darkness descends, leaving a light on or using a light timer when you are out can act as an effective deterrent.

Top security tips • A well-lit home gives the impression someone is in • Use timer switches to turn lights on when you are out • Save energy and money with low-energy light bulbs • Lock windows and doors and keep gates and side entrances well secured • Don’t leave car keys or valuables near windows, doors or letterboxes, where burglars can reach through to steal them • Invest in external lighting We urge you to property mark your valuables and make the details viewable to the police by registering them on www.immobilise.com . You can register your belongings for free, improving the chance of getting them back if they are lost or stolen.

I.T. for the Terrified – for all your computer training needs.

A skill-sharing, informal, community project, run by a committee, staffed by volunteers.

I.T. for the Terrified is now using Cheddar Village Hall for our computer training sessions, with an ethos of friendly, informal, relaxed and individual help, to use your computer, tablet or smartphone. If you need the use of one of our machines, please let us know as this can be arranged. Anyone of any age or ability can learn how to order prescriptions or library books, do your shopping, share photos, email or chat to friends and family online, etc.

Our opening hours will be flexible, because we have different trainers with different skills on different levels on different days, and need to work round when the hall is available, but we will arrange an appointment to suit both parties as quickly as we can. Appointments are essential. Special offer for January and February - sessions are £10 per two hour session. Contact us at I.T. for the Terrified: 01934 741751 www.itfortheterrified.co.uk itfortheterrified@btconnect.com Using Cheddar Village Hall, Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RF Cheddar Village Hall (used to be Cheddar Church House) is next to St. Andrew’s Church and almost opposite the road to Sainsbury’s (used to be Budgen’s). If you can spare two hours a week and have skills on any level (especially basics) that you would like to share with others, please get in touch. Registered Charity No. 1130308 : Company No. 06779600

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Call Avril or Carly - 01278-793924 Self Assessment Tax Returns • Bookkeeping V.A.T. Returns-Payroll BROADBAND

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LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z CAR PORTS

CLEANING SERVICES

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LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z FUNERAL DIRECTORS

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LANDSCAPING SERVICES

• Block paving & concrete driveways • • patios, stone, brick & block work • • turfing, garden clearances • • fencing • building work •

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