BOS March 2018

Huntspill, Highbridge, Burnham, Berrow & Brent Knoll.

MAR 2018 Issue No. 93

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FROM THE EDITOR

Welcome to LocalReach Community Magazine...

Welcome to the March edition of LocalReach. And what a packed edition we have for you this month. New articles from recent events are included in this month’s edition along with driving advice from our local Institute of Advanced Motoring for the month ahead. There are lots of events being organised during March and into April and I hope you will be able to attend some of these. The Highbridge Festival of the Arts is probably the largest event during March and gives the chance for people in our community to showcase their talents and abilities through the Arts. Many of our local groups were successful as part of SPARKS Dragon’s Den style fundraising evening which was an enjoyable event and hope it can be replicated in the future - congratulations to all groups who were successful and braved the stage to shout about their projects. If you have events scheduled for April or would like an event covered during 2018, please contact Jacqui Strong via email Jacqui@localreach.co.uk.

Jacqui Strong, LocalReach Community Editor.

Editorial deadline for the April issue is March 8th

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Friday 2nd March - West Huntspill WI invitation to all, to our Prize Bingo at the Balliol Hall, Church Road, West Huntspill. 7pm, for eyes down at 7.30pm.

Information available on 01278 238526. Bring your own drinks.

Monday 5th March – Join us on the first Monday in the month between 9.30am and 12.30pm at BOSHed Men’s Shed, The Annexe, Morland Hall, Pearce Drive, Highbridge for the first session for women following on from the successful Basket Weaving Course launched early this year. The SHEd will hopefully encourage local women to join us and learn new skills or increase their confidence with manual tasks such as woodwork, Basket Weaving, stained glass etc. No experience necessary and no fixed projects organised, so if interested in being involved, contact Jacqui Strong in the first instance via email Jacqui.strong@ hotmail.co.uk or 07864 051315. Or visit the Men’s Shed on Tuesdays or Thursdays to speak with Tony Cradock, Men’s Shed Chairperson for details of membership and session charges.

Coffee Morning Saturday 3rd March - The next Friends of the Community Centre coffee morning will be held on Saturday 3rd March at 9.45am – 11.45am at the Community Centre, Berrow Road (near the swimming pool), Burnham-on-Sea. There will be all the usual items, nearly-new clothes, books, jigsaws, bric-a-brac, jewellery, handmade cards, raffle and refreshments (including homemade cakes). Please come along for a browse and support this monthly event. No admission charge.

‘Messy Church’ Burnham-on-Sea Methodist Church Saturday 3rd March - We hold a Messy Church on the first Saturday of each month. It’s an occasion for the whole family. It includes activities, crafts, quizzes, etc. for all ages, and a light tea to finish with. Entry is free. Our next event is on Saturday 3rd March at 4pm.

More details to be found at www.wsmbos.org or on our Facebook page.

Highbridge Festival of the Arts 2018 Monday 5th March - Programmes are available from The Princess Theatre and BIaRS and will be on sale at the venues during the Festival.

Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th March - Speech & Drama at The Princess Theatre Wednesday 7th – Sunday 11th March - Dance at The Princess Theatre Monday 12th – Saturday 17th March - Music at Highbridge Community Hall Saturday 17th March – from 6pm - Adult Choirs at St. John’s Church, Highbridge The Festival provides an opportunity for you to see and hear the amazing talent of our entrants, and you are welcome to join us as a member of the audience. By purchasing a Festival wristband for £2 you will be able to experience a whole day’s programme, except for the Dance Group performances on the evenings of Thursday 8th, Friday 9th and Sunday 11th March. Tickets for the Dance Groups are available through The Princess Box Office from Wednesday 7th March.

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Saturday Taster Afternoon 10 March 2pm to 5pm At Sidcot, education is about expanding possibilities and discovering potential, not just passing tests. Come and discover how we encourage curiosity, creative thinking and questioning minds.

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The Huntspill Art Group

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Quintet Friday 9th March – We are very fortunate to have been able to engage the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra`s Brass Quintet to play in Mark Parish Church on Friday 9th March at 7.30pm. This is a Somerset ‘Take Art’ project supported on this occasion by both Mark Parish Church and Mark Village Hall & Community Association.

Wednesday 7th March & 21st March – The Huntspill Art group continue to meet every two weeks in the Village Hall, East Huntspill. £3 per, session with use of art cupboard materials. For more information, contact Brian on 01278 760759.

Celebrating Women Thursday 8th March: An evening of poetry for International Women’s Day, 7.30pm – 9pm at Cordis Mundi (house name), Bovetown, Glastonbury BA6 8JG. Plus a launch of the #MeToo Anthology. All profits go to Women’s Aid UK. Ama Bolton, Rachel Buchanon, Rachael Clyne and Deborah Harvey will read their own and other poems from the book. #MeToo arose from a recent wave of women sharing experiences of sexual harassment, on social media. Poet Deborah Alma has gathered work from some of our finest women poets into a powerful anthology.

Local poets Rosie Jackson, Dawn Gorman, Morag Kiziewicz, Michelle O Donell, Jinny Fisher and Sara Butler will offer readings in celebration of women, and musician Julie Patchouli will grace us with song.

Drinks and copies of the book are available for purchase. We hope to raise the roof and a donation for Women’s Aid. Please RSVP, so we can get an idea of numbers, to: rachaelclyne@gmail.com Please note: The house is on a short path off the road, so a torch might be handy. Directions available on request.

Les Martin playing at the Highbridge Social Club 11th March - Les Martin playing at the Les Martin playing at the Highbridge Social Club on 11th March at 4pm. Free entry and everyone welcome. Mr Roy Dodd, a medium on 28th April 8.30 to 10.30 tickets £8 each available from the Highbridge Social Club. 01278 782446

Burnham Area Evening Flower Club - Men, Me ‘n’ Flowers Tuesday 13th March - The Burnham Area Evening Flower Club welcomes you to our demonstration evening on Tuesday 13th March at our new venue, the Catholic Church Hall, Highbridge Road, Burnham-on-Sea; there is ample car parking at the rear of the building. We have Beverley Clay from Cardiff, demonstrating Men, Me ‘n’ Flowers. She will be entertaining us with five or six floral designs which will be raffled at the end of the evening. It is hoped you can attend - come along after 6.45pm to enjoy a complimentary tea/ coffee and biscuit prior to the demonstration commencing at 7.30pm. There will also be a well-stocked plant stall with lots of bargains and we are holding a grand sale of all our stock of floral accessories everything must go! New members are welcome, yearly fees £37, or visitors are £6.50. Please check our Facebook page or www.baefc.org.uk

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Tuesday 13th (& 20th) March - What do you do on Tuesday nights? Cheddar Male Choir is coming to Winscombe and are looking for new members by holding two open evenings on Tuesday 13th and 20th March. We will be at the Lynch Chapel in The Lynch, Winscombe BS25 1AR. Please come along and listen or join in just so you can see how much fun it is to sing in Cheddar Male Choir. If you are unsure then don’t be there’s no pressure on you. Why not bring a friend or group of friends as well. Looking forward to seeing you.

West Mendip Orchestra Friday 16th March – The West Mendip Orchestra are delighted to announce our Spring Concert on Friday 16th March at Christchurch, Chapel Hill Clevedon starting at 7.45 pm. We shall be playing an attractive programme of music by English composers, starting with the Overture to The Gondoliers by Sullivan and ending with Walton’s dramatic Spitfire prelude and fugue. The concert also includes music by Butterworth, Holst, Arnold and Coates as well as Delius’s evergreen A walk to the Paradise Garden and Nimrod from the Enigma variations by Elgar.

Quiz Saturday 17th March –The Friends of Berrow Village Hall are organising its next fundraising quiz on Saturday 17th March at 7pm for prompt 7.30pm start. First prize £50. 2nd prize £20. Please phone Gill on 01278 792401 to book in your team. Entry £2 per adult. Children 14 - 16 £1. Under 14s free. Bar and baguettes available. It’s St. Patrick’s Day so feel free to dress up! All profit goes towards the upkeep of Berrow Village Hall. It’s a good night out, see you there!

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Short Mat Bowls Open Morning at West Huntspill Saturday 17th March - Balliol Short Mat Bowls Club welcomes you to our open morning at the Balliol Hall, Church Road, West Huntspill from 10am to 12 noon. Come and enjoy a ‘taster’ session. All equipment and refreshments provided. Families welcome. For more information, contact Colin on 01278 783854.

Edward Creswick, of CJ Hole, marking 30 years.

Jumble Sale Saturday 17th March - Bargains galore at the Balliol Hall, Church Road, West Huntspill. Opens at 2.30pm with refreshments and cakes available; admission 50p. Information from 01278 238526, organised by West Huntspill WI.

Vinny’s Minis Friday Evenings, 6pm – 7pm – Mums, Dads, Guardians, Aunties, Uncles, Grannies, Grampies - join us at The Avenue Tennis Club, the Grove, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 2PA. Bring the kids along to a fun tennis themed session - all equipment provided. You can leave the kids with our qualified coaches, get involved with the session, wait for them in our excellent clubhouse, have a coffee or other beverage from our well-stocked bar or if you want to have a go yourself, there is a pay and play session, all equipment provided, where for £2 each you can have a coach give you some tips, advice or just get on and play tennis whilst you wait for the kids. For coaching or further information about the club, visit www.avenuetennis.com or our Facebook page.

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He joined CJ Hole in 1991 and stayed there until 2003 running branches in Weston, Worle and Burnham. After a three-year spell with Michael Applegate & Partners he became an equity Director in a Cheddar business opening several branches in the local area.

Burnham-on-Sea Friends of Weston Hospicecare Coffee Morning Saturday 17th March – We are a very small group who are holding various events throughout the year to raise funds for our local hospice to support the vital work of this wonderful local charity. Our next event is on Saturday 17th March when we are holding a coffee morning in the Methodist Church, 10am - 12 noon. A very warm welcome to all. Contact 07776 306125 if you are interested in joining our group or would like to volunteer in any way

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Creswick, of CJ Hole, marking 30 years since he first started his career in estate agency in Burnhamon-Sea. Back then he started as an office junior at Black Horse Agencies in College Street.

Saturday 17th March – St. Peter and All Hallows’ Church, West Huntspill, will be holding an open day on Saturday 17th March to share our hopes and vision for the future of your church, and invite all members of the local community to come and share their views. So please come along between 10am and 3pm, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a cake and help us plan for the future!

He comments “In 2015 I decided to go it alone with Creswick Estates Ltd in Burnham trading under the familiar name of CJ Hole, a name that has been such a huge part of my career. I work alongside a hand-picked team of hardworking professionals and my son Tom who has joined the family firm on a full-time basis. The wheel has turned full circle, and I’m now enjoying life back where I started.”

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Somerset Choral Society ‘Come & Sing Messiah’

Spring has arrived!

At The Walled Gardens of Cannington, the arrival of spring is marked by a flurry of events and longer opening hours.

With 12,000 bulbs planted at the Gardens every year, many of them will be unveiling themselves this March, as we head into the season of Mothering Sunday, Lambing Fun Day and Easter celebrations.

The Gardens are open daily and are a lovely place to spend some quality time. On Mothering Sunday on 11 March, all mothers visiting will receive a special gift (whilst stocks last), and free entry with an accompanied paying adult.

On Sunday 18 March, entry to the Gardens is free (this day only) if you have a valid ticket for Lambing Fun Day, also taking place on this date at Bridgwater & Taunton College’s Rodway Farm in Cannington. If you’re in the village, why not pay the Gardens a visit on the same day, and witness them blooming into the springtime season.

Easter sees fun for all the family from Friday 24 March - Monday 2 April, with activities for the children, and maybe a chocolate egg or two!

For all other events in March, normal entry fees apply: adults £5.95 and accompanied children (under 16) free!

As well as the Gardens, there is also a beautiful Gift Shop, Plant Nursery, and Tea Room, which you don’t need access to the Gardens to visit.

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FREE Gardens entry with LAMBING FUN DAY TICKET – Sunday 18 March, Rodway Farm, Cannington, TA5 2LS.

MOTHERING SUNDAY – Sunday 11 March Join us on Mothering Sunday, where all the mothers visiting us will receive free entry and a special gift.*

EASTER WEEKEND Saturday 24 March – Monday 2 April The Gardens will be full of spring colours. With activities for the children, and maybe a chocolate egg or two, it’s fun for all the family!

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Saturday 24th March – Somerset Choral Society and our Musical Director Ed Goater invite you to a ‘Come & Sing Messiah’ as a choral workshop and performance on Saturday 24th March in St. Mary’s Church, Wedmore from 10.30am to 4.30pm approx. with registration commencing at 10am.

The workshop will consist of selected choruses including the ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ with rehearsals followed by a short performance. Entry is £12 if you bring your own score or £15 if hiring a score on the day, with plenty of tea, coffee or squash included.

There will be a one hour lunch break so please bring a packed lunch or use the cafes and pubs in Wedmore. The event will end with a performance at 3.30pm lasting 20 to 30 minutes – audience tickets will cost £3. For more information including application to take part, please contact: jkvowles8@supanet.com , call 01278-760988 or go to https://somersetsingers.wordpress.com/

In the Pipeline, Berrow Conservation Group Tuesday 27th March - Working to ensure water supplies in Bristol and Somerset can cope with future demand, the Southern Resilience Scheme is underway. Join us for an evening with Bristol Water to discover how their environmental team have been working with this scheme and with the environmental challenges and opportunities they have encountered. Berrow Conservation Group invite you to Berrow Village Hall on Tuesday evening 27th March, start time 7.30pm. Entry fee for visitors £3, members £2, refreshments included. All welcome.

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Rotary Young Chef District Competition Eight talented young chefs from across the District gathered at King Alfred’s school, Highbridge to compete in the annual Rotary Young Chef District competition. Burnham-on-Sea was represented by Izaak Strong who had won the local heat.

Competitors came from all across the area, from Wells, Yeovil, Crewkerne and Devizes. Each of the entrants had to produce a three-course healthy and balanced meal for two people in two hours using a maximum budget of £15. Head judge Kevin Smokcum, who has been judging the Rotary competition for the past 12 years, commented that the standard this year was “superb.” Phil Parker, the Rotary District Organiser agreed with Kevin’s view adding: “The quality of entries this year was really excellent, it gets better every year.” The winners were Olivia Lovell representing The Rotary Club of Dorchester Casterbridge, Eloisa Lloyd representing Yeovil, and Eleanor Penny from the Rotary Club of Crewkerne. All three go forward to the Regional Finals on the 17th March at Bridgwater & Taunton College. Rotary would like to thank the Head and Governors of King Alfred School who once again provided the venue, and the ladies of Burnham Inner Wheel who provided refreshments and lunch for all the families and supporters.

Highbridge Social Club The home of darts!

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Annual General Meeting Monday 19th March - Burnham-on-Sea & District Horticultural Society AGM, Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea, 7.30pm

Fritzlar Twinning Wednesday 21st March – Next meeting Wednesday 21st March in St. John’s Church Hall, Highbridge at 2pm. Please come along and enjoy some thought provoking and amusing monologues presented by local talent, Franke Gratton. Free entry. Refreshments available.

Burnham-on-Sea Pagan Moot Tuesday 27th March – Burnham-on-Sea Pagan Moot meets the fourth Tuesday of the month in room 2 at the Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 2ET at 7.30pm. We have a speaker or a topic of discussion each month. We celebrate the Wheel of the Year. Our next Moot is on Tuesday 27th March and our speaker will be Sharon Beer, subject Reiki. Our speaker on Tuesday 24th April will be Mary Bruce, Herbalist. Advance date for your diary: Saturday 13th October - we are holding a day of speakers and workshops. Tickets will be available from Summer Solstice. For more details contact derwen73@gmail.com

Jeff Lucas and the Searchlight Theatre Company Performance Tuesday 27th March - Come along to St. Mary’s Church, Berrow at 7.15pm for the showing of ‘There are no Ordinary People’. Tracing the story of Barnabas, a largely overlooked character who contributed so much to the life of the early church, the evening will call you to live the everyday life in a beautiful way. Barnabas is a tremendous example of generosity, encouragement, believing the best, volunteering, and being a practical servant in the church. His life also teaches us important lessons about maintaining unity and navigating conflict. A brilliant evening suitable for all - come and be entertained, inspired and encouraged. Tickets are available either from http://searchlighttheatre.org/box-office/4589142682/jeff-lucas-tour/11173109 or on 01278 751806.

Easter Fun Days Secret World Event Friday 30th & Saturday 31st March – Join us between 10am and 4pm for a journey into a secret world of a woodland themed Easter egg hunt, paint your own pixie door and make magic potions. A fun-packed day of family games and activities, including animal talks, bird of prey encounters, food and music. Free entry. For more details call 01278 783250 or visit www.secretworld.org/events

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Are you ready for those April showers you’ll meet on the road?

Practical advice from Weston & Mendip Advanced Motorists Group

any necessary adjustments and remove anything from the main area before you start your journey.

•A good rule of thumb is that if you need windscreen wipers, then you need your headlights.

Automatic light settings will not always activate in bad weather conditions, so it is up to you to make a sensible decision as to whether these need to be turned on.

Aquaplaning:

Heavy rain: •Heavy rain will affect your visibility, so take it slow. Rule 126 of the Highway Code states that the braking distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you should be two seconds when driving on a dry road, and at least four seconds in the wet.

It is even longer on icy surfaces. IAM RoadSmart recommend up to 10 times the braking distance when driving on ice.

•Your windscreen should be clean, wipers effective and the jets positioned correctly and aimed at the screen. It is sensible to clean the windscreen, make

•If the water is standing in puddles on the road surface, your car is at risk of aquaplaning.

Aquaplaning is where a wedge of water forms in front of the tyre and lifts it up off the road surface.

This is caused by the tread not being able to displace the amount of water present. If your steering becomes very light you could very well be aquaplaning. To recover from aquaplaning, ease gently off your accelerator, have a firm grip of the steering wheel and be sure not to make any sudden steering actions. The car will eventually regain its grip as the water clears.

Two Local Groups First to Benefit from Hinkley Point C Small Grants Programme?

Two Local Groups First to Benefit from Hinkley Point C Small Grants Programme Following the first Hinkley Point C Community Fund Small Grants Programme panel meeting in January, two local groups are the first to have been awarded grants from the programme, which is administered by Somerset Community Foundation.

Grants have been awarded to Middlezoy Arts and Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Men’s Shed (BOSHed), which together total nearly £10,000. To apply for the funding, charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises that normally operate on less than £100,000 a year must show that the projects they are seeking to support will help to mitigate the impacts and take advantage of the opportunities of the Hinkley Point C project. The Middlezoy Arts project focuses on connecting with the arts through the surrounding environment. More information about this project and Middlezoy Arts Festival can be found here: www.middlezoyartsfestival.org.uk BOSHed plan to use the grant money to expand their facility by purchasing a shipping container

which will house their café and model room and enable more members to attend the activities on offer. Men’s Sheds combat social isolation and loneliness, and BOSHed has now outgrown their current premises, with numbers swelling to over 60 members. The additional space will allow for more new members, as well as a weekly session for women ‘shedders’. Tony Cradock, Chairman at BOSHed said: “We are absolutely over the moon about receiving the grant. It will enable us to move ‘The Shed’ on to the next level helping to ensure we can cater for all our members - including the new Ladies Shed! We offer an oasis where people can come together to pursue ‘hands-on’ interests in a safe and informal environment, where advice, support and friendship are always near at hand.”

More information about Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Men’s Shed can be found here: www. burnham-mens-shed.club Further information regarding the Hinkley Point C funding and how to apply can be found at: www.hpcfunds.co.uk or you can give Val Bishop, Programmes Director for the Hinkley Point C Funds at Somerset Community Foundation, a call on 01749 344949. If you run a local community project and would like to find out more about grant funding in general, please call Somerset Community Foundation on 01749 344949 or visit: www.somersetcf.org.uk

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Burnham and Highbridge Sea Cadets, Cassis Close, Burnham on Sea, TA8 1NN 5.00pm and 7.00pm Your Consultant’s name is Chrissy Tel: 01278 796100

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

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West Huntspill Players First Monday in every month – Join the West Huntspill Players on the first Monday and third Thursday in every month at the Balliol Hall in West Huntspill, 8pm start – everyone welcome. Phone the club secretary on 786501for more information.

Burnham-on-Sea Camera Club Every Tuesday evening – This meets at the Bay Centre, Cassis Close on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9.15pm. All are welcome and if you want to join, the yearly fee is £7.50 with weekly subs £2.50. New members get their first two weeks free. Activities are wide-ranging, from nine formal photography competitions to practical thirty minute challenges, to guest speakers and photo shoots. We hold an exhibition every year where members can display some of their work. You can find out more about us at: www.boscc.org.uk, from our Facebook page and from our Flickr page.

Burnham-on-Sea Trefoil Guild Second Tuesday of the month – We are the Burnham-on-Sea Trefoil Guild, a happy, friendly bunch of ladies who meet in St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Manor Road, every second Tuesday of the month, 2pm - 4pm, and you would be more than welcome to join us. Many of us have been Brownies, Guides, Rangers or Leaders but this needn’t deter you, you are welcome to join us and join the Guide Movement. This month we have Spring Flower Arranging, followed by a quiz. Please come and join us for a ‘taster’ afternoon and meet our ladies. Why not bring a friend? The Trefoil Guild aims to help meet new challenges, and offers fun, friendship and activities, and provides support for the Guide Movement and the Local Community. For more information, contact Pat Payton on 780799, or June Garton on 794638.

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Wednesday Carvery Every Wednesday 12.00-2.00pm, Adults £9.95, Children £6.95

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Curry and Chinese Night Every Wednesday from 6.00 - 9.00pm

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Bingo Every Friday from 9.00pm Free entry - Bingo Cards £2.00 each Bingo Every Sunday, from 8.30pm, Free entry - Bingo Cards £2.00 each Quiz Night Every Wed from 8.00pm Free entry

Chris Woodchuck Saturday 24th March from 9.00pm, Free entry Beaver Saturday 31st March from 9.00pm, Free entry

Volunteering Ever considered volunteering but not sure what to do, or concerned that the commitment might be too much? Well I might have the answer! I work with a great group of volunteers (working with Contact the Elderly) from the East Huntspill, Bason Bridge, Mark and Burnham-on-Sea area who provide afternoon tea on one Sunday per month for two groups of older (over 75) isolated people, and we have a waiting list. If we are to start a third group I need to find the following volunteers and it would be great to go into 2018 with an additional group supporting even more older isolated people in the area. The roles: Hosts - once or twice a year you would host a group of up to eight older people and four drivers, providing afternoon tea, homemade or shop bought, and good conversation. You will need to have enough chairs either at a table and/or in the living room, in one or more rooms, and a downstairs toilet (many of our guests struggle with stairs).

Drivers - once a month or every other, depending on what you can commit to, you would transport approx. two guests to the events, enjoy a cuppa and good conversation. You would need to be DBS checked as you will be working with vulnerable adults, but we take care of that. And, of course, you need a road worthy car, that is taxed and insured.

If you might be interested, please email me at churchlandfarmpaula@gmail.com and I can answer any questions you have.

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Every Tuesday, 9.30am - The annual festivities are over and we welcome 2018 into our lives after indulging ourselves with treat after treat! Perhaps it’s time to start appreciating our bodies and treating it to the numerous health benefits of swimming. The Penguin Swimming Club is there for the over 60s, meeting weekly at the Sports & Swimming Academy Pool, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea (next to the Community Centre). Our members consist of ladies and gents of all abilities, confident swimmers, less confident swimmers and non-swimmers. They have exclusive use of the pool between 9.30am and 10.25am every Tuesday. To avoid overcrowding, our membership is limited and we maintain a waiting list for potential new members. However, at present we have a small number of spaces available. If you would like more information, why not come along on a Tuesday morning between 9.15am and 10am and meet a member of our committee who will be happy to discuss membership with you. Or telephone either 786825 or 780203. Best wishes to all LocalReach readers and look forward to meeting some of you at one our weekly swims.

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Every third Thursday - We meet 7.30pm every third Tuesday of the month at Kewstoke Village Hall BS22 9XF. The meetings are free and open to everyone, with speakers of relevant or local interest. In March we have Paddy Hopkirk and in April we have Mike Bravery from Winscombe. In addition, our qualified experts will be there to discuss any local driving issues you may have. Or contact us at pr@weston-iam.org.uk or LOCAL LEAFLET DELIVERY on 07020 934714 to book an hour session to show you & PRINTING SERVICE how to get more mpg from your car.

Every Thursday – Do you fancy having some fun whilst singing? All-Sorts Community Choir would love you to come and join them every Thursday, as we get ready for our performances in 2018. We will be singing a variety of music. There are no auditions; it’s all about having a good time, whilst enjoying the company of others. Come along and join us for a ‘taster session’ from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at St. Mary’s Church, East Brent, to see if this is something you would enjoy. See you then. Contact Sue Toon on 01278 760753 for any further information.

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Every Friday - This is a drop-in IT clinic held at the Bay Centre, Cassis Close – every Friday. We are open on a Friday and aim to help our clients solve IT problems and offer them a social meeting place where we can help and support in a relaxed atmosphere. We can support and help with most problems – Windows, Apple, tablets and smart phones. We are open from 10.30am to 12.30pm and again from 1pm to 3pm. We have our own laptops that people can use if they need and there is always a refreshment break with tea, coffee and biscuits. We charge a nominal fee of £2 per session. The sessions are run by Mike Lang and a group of regular volunteers. More information can be found at www.bayc.uk

Somerset Time For Youth is a club for children and young adults aged 0-25 years of age, with special/additional needs, with or without a diagnosis. Club sessions are from 10.30am - 1pm every Saturday morning alternating between Balliol Hall in West Huntspill and Morland Community Hall in Highbridge. We offer a safe and supported environment for our members and their families to participate in recreational activities and socialise. There are tuck shops where you can purchase light refreshments. Club sessions will be at Balliol Hall, West Huntspill on the 10th, and 24th March and 7th of April, and at Morland Community Hall, Highbridge on the 3rd, 17th and 31st of March. We also have coffee mornings on alternate Tuesdays, 11am-1pm at Morland Community Hall everyone welcome. Coffee mornings will be 6th and 20th March 2018.

Burnham-on-Sea Bowling Club, St. Andrew’s Road Burnham-on-Sea: Come and Try! Friday Mornings - Offering three free sessions with the coaching staff to see if you like the game, these sessions will be available at the start of the season in April. They will run on Friday mornings and/or Wednesday evenings. To join after the free sessions, the cost will be £55 for the year. If you would like further information or would like to book the free ‘taster sessions’, please phone Trevor Wellavize (Club Coach) on 07872 495970 or 01278 760405.

Coffee Morning Every Saturday in East Huntspill Church Hall - We hold a friendly coffee morning at 10.30am - come along and have a chat over a cup of coffee/tea and biscuits. On the third Saturday of each month (17th March) we hold a cake sale with the coffee morning. Enjoy yummy homemade cakes with your cuppa.

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Weekend Walks - Sedgemoor Ramblers Our new programme is now published online, with walks from December through to March.

Being the winter programme, the walks are slightly shorter than during the summer, so now is a good time to try joining us. The Quantock Hills, the Mendips and North Somerset are all included in the programme. Sunday is our main walking day with walks of about 8 to 10 miles, with shorter Saturday walks twice monthly during the winter. We are a friendly and sociable group who welcome new walkers. Full details of our current programme are available from Tourist Information Offices and on our website www.sedgemoorramblers.co.uk Sedgemoor Ramblers is a local group within Ramblers. There is no need to join before walking with us – you are very welcome to try us out a few times before making a commitment. For more details, visit our website, find us on Facebook 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.

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The Valuation: What to expect If you have decided to sell your home, and have arranged for a few estate agents to come around to value the property, what can you expect from these appointments? What type of preparation should you make?

Firstly, try to set aside about an hour for a valuation appointment. “Your home is likely to be your biggest asset so it’s worth investing the time to discover its value,” says Andrew Stoppani of Westcoast Properties in Burnham-on-Sea. “Whilst the agent will appreciate some time to explore alone, it’s best if you’re available to answer any questions, rather than making dinner at the same time or trying to get the kids out of the house to school.”

Does the house have to be immaculate at this stage? “As agents we have the capacity to look beyond a bit of clutter,” says Andrew. “We can see potential in a way that many buyers can’t, and the valuation is an ideal opportunity to ask what needs to be done to achieve the best price. For example, will putting in a new bathroom bring a worthwhile return?” Whilst the agent may take some measurements to gauge room size, photographs would not be taken at this stage so if your home isn’t pristine don’t worry - the agent will understand it’s a work in progress.

It’s important for you to ask questions during and after the valuation. Ask the agent whether they have sold any properties like yours recently, what their marketing strategy involves, and what their fee includes. Do they give the impression of having the correct knowledge and expertise? “Make sure you continue to question them once they have given a valuation,” Andrew advises. “It is crucial that they are able to evidence how and why they have arrived at this figure. Remember that you’ll be working in collaboration with your estate agent during the weeks ahead so trust and cooperation between all parties is imperative. Choose the estate agent who you believe will sell your home within a timescale and at a price that works for you.”

Fed up of missing out on group discounts? Then why not take up the opportunity of one or both of these two holidays available during 2018. The first is to the cultural city of Liverpool at the beginning of June, and the other one to Weymouth on 16th November - all local pickups organised by local person. If interested, please phone 783652 for more information. Why not come and join us? Non-profit making community project.

Bay Centre, Cassis Close Our building is a registered charity, run and managed by a team of volunteers and trustees. We have a number of rooms that we let out to a wide variety of groups and individuals, and so we serve the whole community from birth to old age, from fit and healthy to the disabled and vulnerable. Details of rooms and fees, as well as a calendar showing availability plus a booking form, can all be found at www.bayc.uk

Reminder for dog walkers in Burnham-on-Sea Sedgemoor District Council are reminding all dog walkers that there is a year-round dog ban on Burnhamon-Sea beach between the jetty and the Pavilion. Over the past year, 24 fixed penalty notices have been issued in this area. It is an offence to take a dog onto this part of the beach at any time and the fine is £75.

There is clear signage in place to show the banned area. Dogs are allowed between the Jetty and the Yacht Club and from the Pavilion to Maddocks Slade between September to the end of April each year.

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The Burnham and District Horticultural Society meets at 7.30pm on the third Monday of each month (except December) at the Community Centre, Berrow Road. Annual subscription is still only £5.50 per annum commencing 1st April. Fo r information, contact Jane on 01278 789661. Members are reminded that on Monday 19th March 2018 we have the Annual General Meeting. Tea and coffee will be provided free of charge for members this evening.

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