Burnham On Sea LocalReach October 2017 Issue 88

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FROM THE EDITOR

Welcome to this month’s edition of LocalReach.

The clocks are soon to go back, on Sunday 29th October – don’t forget to write this date on your calendar! We have the popular Food Festival returning this year to our town centre and plenty of groups organising social events for you to attend or participate in. Age UK are encouraging people to get active, as are Somerset County Council, with the information about how a ten minute brisk walk every day can help us all. If you are interested in history, there is a piece about the Apex Park following the recent unveiling of the art sculpture which was created by the students of Weston College. If you are part of a local community organisation or charity and would like to promote any events or group meetings you are organising, then please email me with your editorial, photographs and logos. I hope you enjoy this month’s edition.

Jacqui Strong, Community Editor for LocalReach. Email: jacqui@localreach.co.uk Editorial deadline for the November issue is 11th October 2017 Disclaimer.

Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this magazine, we make no guarantee that the content will always be current, accurate or complete. We do not approve any of the services or products provided by advertisers in this magazine. Anyone using the products, services or advice from advertisers will need to carry out normal checks to make sure businesses are trustworthy and reliable.

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Vintage Hornby Train Show Train lovers old and young will enjoy the 9th annual Hornby Vintage Train Show to be presented by the Bristol & Somerset Group of the Hornby Railway Collectors Association at The King Alfred School on Saturday 28th October. The show will be held in B Block and is open from 10am – 4pm, with last admissions at 3pm. There will be operating layouts in 0 and 00 gauge featuring original Hornby ('Made in England by Meccano Limited') and other makes, together with trade stands selling new and used items and running facilities in both gauges. Refreshments will be available all day. There is plenty of free car parking space on site, with disabled spaces close to the block, with level access for wheelchairs. Admission prices are £3 for adults and seniors, and free for accompanied children. The net proceeds will be divided between the Group and the Friends of Burnham-on-Sea War Memorial Hospital who are also assisting with the show. For further information, please contact George Moon on 01278 789031 or email GeorgeM308@aol.com, or see www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/events

Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning at the Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea will be on Saturday 7th October, 9.45am until 11.45am. Please come along for a browse and support this event - all the usual books, jigsaws, bric-a-brac, clothes, cards, raffle and refreshments including homemade cakes. No admission fee.

Harvest Festival

St. John's Church in Highbridge continues to support Highbridge Area Foodbank by being a regular drop-off point for non-perishable food. Many churches and schools in the area make a special collection during the season of Harvest. St. John's Church invites you to their celebration of Harvest with a lively Family Service on Sunday 8th October at 9.30am.

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Venue 51 – PROSPECT Somerset Art Weeks 2017 23rd September - 8th October

Janey Brims and John Ruffle have collaborated to showcase their work for the first time in Somerset Art Weeks.

Inspired by nature, Janey and John create artefacts in response to their environment. A director of Max Carey Woodturning Trust, John loves wood’s potential for creating interesting designs. There will be weekend turning demonstrations, and by request in the week if John is available. See www.artinwoodturning.com A love of nature shines through in Janey’s work. Landscape, dreams, wildlife and mythology inspire her imagination and paintings: www.lunarscapecraftemporium.co.uk The venue in Berrow is open 10am - 6pm every day during the Festival. Please come along to see us in Berrow during the event - 12 Julian’s Acres, Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea. TA8 2LZ 07954 165655 Directions: Follow the signs to Berrow, after the park take the second left into Church House Road then left again into Julian’s Acres.

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New Ceramic Courses 2017 - 2018

Make your own creations in five easy sessions with a well-qualified local artist. Cora Stock was professionally trained in Ceramic Sculpture & Etching at Kingston-upon-Thames College of Art, achieving a first class Honours, then a post-graduate degree at the Royal College of Art in London, and finally, a year studying for the Art Teachers Diploma at The University of London, Goldsmith’s College. After many years’ experience lecturing in Adult & Further Education, on youth training schemes and special needs, Cora now teaches pottery to children who have been excluded from school. “Some of my adult students have achieved some inspiring work this summer and I welcome anyone who would like to have a go at making pottery. No experience necessary.” Five week courses start on 10th September 2017 from 2pm - 4pm, for an introductory rate of £50, or £10 per session. All materials are included except the cost of firing. Weekend and all-day courses are held on at a cost of £60 per day. For a free taster, please email or call me on 01278 785144 or email at northmyrtles@gmail.com to book a space.

Cider & Music Festival

Burnham-On-Sea will be hosting a Music and Cider Festival this October with three days of live music and local Ciders on offer. The festival takes place from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd October at The Ritz in Victoria Street - coinciding with Saturday's Burnham Food Festival. The Burnham Cider Festival will feature a wide range of mainly local ciders, including such gems as Westcroft's Janets Jungle Juice, Mill Whites' Rum Cask and Weston's Old Rosie. "As well as appealing to local Cider fans, the 2017 CiderFest will attract Cider devotees to the town from a wide area and is complimented on the Saturday by the Burnham Food Festival. The Ritz Travers Suite will be the hub of the festival although visitors are welcome to use all of the Ritz bars and there will be some Fabulous live music on stage all through the weekend." said Manager Paul Hale.

Live Music on the Ritz Stage Includes Friday Evening with Talk Show Hosts Duo & Bouncing Biscuit, Saturday evening features the Barry Walsh band and Last One Home and there's live music all afternoon on Sunday from 1pm from some brilliant local musicians. For more info check out the Ritz on Facebook or call 785365.

Admission is free all weekend and everyone is welcome!

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Mini Break

Fancy a break but would rather go with a small friendly group for companionship and savings?

There is a mini break organised on the 6/7th October to Winchester and Bombay Sapphire Distillery and Old Mill - all local pickups. This is non-profit making, but offers you the chance to travel as a group at a reduced cost - we charge what it costs. For more information, telephone 01278 783652.

Leisure and Social Activities

Somerset Time for Youth provides both leisure and social activities for children/ young people with special/additional needs, every Saturday morning. We alternate between Balliol Hall, West Huntspill and Morland Community Hall, Highbridge. Club starts at 10.30am and finishes at 1pm, and any child/young person aged between 25 years of age who has special/additional needs, diagnosed or not, can come along with their parent/carer and siblings. There are lots of activities such as music, singing, dancing, snooker, arts and crafts, IT, and much, much more available for members and their families to do. Our aim is to have fun, and build on the interests and abilities of the member, focusing on what they can do, encouraging positivity, and raising their self-esteem through achievement. For parents/carers it is an opportunity to meet, socialise and network with other parents/carers. Light refreshments are available.

We will be at the Balliol Hall, West Huntspill on 7th, 21st October and 4th, 18th November, and Morland Community Hall, Highbridge on 14th, 28th October and 11th, 25th November.

We look forward to you dropping in to see us. For more information and details, please ring 07745 236742 or email somersettimeforyouth@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can view our website somersettimeforyouth. com or follow us on Facebook.

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SPARK your Interest in your Community) Burnham and Highbridge Town Council is hosting a community event to help local groups to access sources of funding to support their activities. The Town Council provides some grants every year but there are many other places where you can ask for funds to help with community work. This is where SPARK comes in - an organisation which provides guidance and support to community groups to help them apply for grant funding – pointing you in the right direction and helping to complete the forms. This makes the process much easier and quicker. There is no cost to you. Please take a look at their website: www.sparksomerset.org.uk The meeting will be held in the Council Offices in Jaycroft Road from 2pm - 4.30pm on Tuesday 10th October. There will be plenty of opportunity to chat informally to members of SPARK and ask for any help – and lots of free tea and cake to keep you going! And if you are hoping to organise an event but aren’t sure how to fund it, you’re most welcome to come along for advice and tips!

Please could you let me know if you will be able to come along – or another representative from your group.

Weston Hospicecare Friends Group – Burnham-on-Sea We are a newly formed group who hold regular events to raise funds for the Hospice. If you can spare some time and would like to join us, please get in touch. Our October events are: Saturday 14th October, 6.45pm - Buffet Supper, £12.50 per head, and on Saturday 28th October, 7pm Quiz at Burnham-on-Sea Community Centre, Berrow Road TA8 2ET. Teams of four, £5 per head, to include a light supper. For details, contact 07776 306125.

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Burnham-on-Sea & District Horticultural Society -Gardening Jobs for October Continue planting spring flowering bulbs, putting a handful of grit or sharp sand in the planting hole will help with drainage. Leave tulip planting until November.

Towards the end of the month is the time when bare root plants become available. The soil is still warm and plants will establish easily at this time. This month is also a good time to plant evergreen hedging. Always prepare the ground well beforehand.

Plant garlic and overwintering onion sets outdoors and sow some sweet peas indoors to produce strong plants to plant out in spring.

Bring tender plants indoors and keep them on the dry side over winter. Keep a close eye on them and remove any dead foliage.

Harvest squashes and pumpkins and collect seeds from beans. Make sure the seeds are dry before you store them.

Clear away any bean sticks and garden stakes. If Brussel sprout plants are growing in an exposed position, stake them.

Next meeting is at 7.30pm on Monday 16th October at the Community Centre, Berrow Road when our speaker is Katherine Crouch - winner of BBC Gardener of the Year- ‘Plants that should be better known’.

Quiz Time! Thursday 19th October The Social Club Quiz this month is in aid of the Peter Gilliard Memorial School in India. How better to spend a Thursday evening than arguing with your team mates! Only £2 per person for a couple of hours of great fun, and the chance to show off your unique hidden stores of knowledge. You don't need to bring a whole team - your personal contribution will be in great demand. Come at 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start, at the Highbridge Social Club, Church Street.

Details: 01278 784184 mary.lawrence@lineone.net

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Autumn Round up in the Garden

and crevices in patios and paths.

Your garden is one of the first things that a prospective buyer will see, so it is essential to ensure that it appears welcoming, well maintained and cared for throughout the year.

Edward Creswick, of CJ Hole Burnham, offers some tips on how to keep your garden looking good this autumn.

“It’s a well-worn cliché, but first impressions really do count, and presenting your garden at its best in the autumn brings particular challenges.

Perhaps one of the most necessary but timeconsuming tasks is to clear dead leaves promptly and regularly once they start to fall. Keep your borders neat by cutting back perennials and clear away faded bedding plants. Weeds and moss also need to be removed from areas of gravel and chippings

Prune climbing plants, trim hedges, and cut back plants that are overhanging boundaries or pavements.

Mow your lawn, but less frequently, and raise the height of cut as the growth rate slows down. Ensure that the edges of lawns are crisp and neat, and brighten up the garden by placing containers with fresh planting.

It might take some effort, but a neat and colourful autumn garden will pay dividends in terms of the number of prospective purchasers who will be attracted to your property.

For more information on selling your home this autumn, call us on 01278 780000.

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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, taking place at one of our campuses in Bridgwater, Taunton, Cannington or Yeovil, and Distance Learning courses you can study from anywhere!

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Brean Down – 10,00 years in 1.5 miles

Berrow Conservation Group invites you to join our members for an evening with Ian Blake, volunteer ranger with the National Trust, on Brean Down. Enjoy a presentation called 'Brean Down 10,000 years in 1.5 miles' and hear some weird and interesting facts and stories about this local landmark from the Ice age up to the present day. The date for your diary is Tuesday 24th October at Berrow Village Hall, commencing at 7.30pm.

There will be a small charge to cover costs - £2 for members, £3 for visitors, with refreshments included. All welcome.

Burnham-on-Sea Pagan Moot

We are an ever-growing friendly group. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Community Centre, Berrow Road TA8 2ET at 7.30pm. All paths welcome. We have a speaker or topic of discussion each month. We celebrate the Wheel of the Year with open ceremonies throughout the year. Our speaker on Tuesday 24th October is Paul Chant, subject Dowsing. Our speaker for November is Peter Knight, subject the Sacred Spaces of Dartmoor. For more details, contact derwen73@gmail.com 07776 306125.

Beware of Telephone Scams

A 86 year old concerned resident called into our contact centre – Sedgemoor Direct - to report that he was telephoned by a company saying they were working on behalf of Sedgemoor District Council carrying out an amenity check to see what services are needed for the area. SDC are not carrying out any such survey.

It's Back! Vinny's Minis at the Avenue Tennis Club

Restarts on Friday 1st September, at the Avenue Tennis Club, The Grove, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 2PA from 6pm till 7pm. Parents, grandparents, uncles, aunties ÖÖÖ. please bring the kids along and get involved, drop off or wait in our excellent clubhouse enjoying a nice cup of coffee or another beverage from our well-stocked bar.

Avenue Tennis

Autumn is on the horizon and the Club looks forward to providing a full and interesting programme for members and visitors through the winter period. As usual there will be something for everyone whether it be playing tennis or simply socialising.

Winter Coaching programme: call Barry Ramsden 07749 878581 Trial Membership: One month – call Jane 01278 785547 NEW. Pay and play tennis – Friday evenings - £2 per person – balls provided – come along and have a go – good exercise and meet some new friends!

Vinni’s Minis – starting again from September 1st – 5-7 pm. FREE. Bring the youngsters along and get them swinging a tennis racquet.

Rusty Racquets – dust off the racquet and join others to get back into the friendly swing of tennis – Friday mornings from 10.00.

Social: Wednesday evening suppers every other week. 3 courses £8.

Christmas Lunch. Sunday December 3rd. List in Clubhouse Bar open : Monday, Wednesday, Friday evenings and Sunday midday.

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Why is Apex Park so named?

The lakes you see today were originally pits where alluvial clay was dug for brick and tile manufacture. There were two brick and tile manufactures on this site; the first was The Apex Tile Company followed later by Colthurst & Symons. Clay was dug by hand with a spade. The next job was to wheelbarrow it to the mill house for grinding, where two shovels of sand were added. The resultant mixture was then put into the pug mill. This mix was cut into pieces for making tiles, pipes or bricks.

Different clay was used for different products; hard brown for land drainpipes, soft brown for twenty hole bricks, and blue for roofing tiles. The cutter and his helper would then load the shaped clay onto a barrow and take it to the drying racks. From here the dried, formed clay was placed in a firing kiln for 90 hours using 10 tons of coal. The kiln had a capacity of 48,000 bricks. The worst job was clinkering, which had to be done before each burn, and in early days, a young lad had to wriggle through on the fire bars with a lump hammer and a chisel, knocking clinkers off as he crawled along. Originally the goods were moved locally by horse and cart, and further afield by road and river. Colthurst & Symons owned three clippers, which used the Highbridge Wharf. With the coming of the railway in 1858, two private sidings were installed - one for each company. Colthurst & Symons eventually bought out Apex. The First World War interrupted trade and marked a decline in the industry. After employing 85 men in the 1950s, Colthurst & Symons finally closed in 1966, bringing tile manufacture in this area to a close. This information is from the late Tom Cornish’s records. Tom was the last manager of these Brickworks.

Don't forget that the Eat: Burnham-on-Sea is back in time for the autumn half term on Saturday 21st October The Food and Drink Festival will bring over 130 of

the best local producers, offering high quality products from across Somerset, spread out through four indoor shopping areas and a huge open air street market. Visit www.eatfestivals.org and on Facebook and Twitter. Doors open at 9am - come early for more elbow room at this award-winning free day out by the sea.

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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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Barbra Spencer - Author of Broken

Sit, Stretch and Sing

Known for YA thrillers, it was a surprise to find myself writing ‘Broken’, and investigating rivers and monasteries, peat moors, rhynes and clyces.

Set in Street and Glastonbury, although both Burnham and Highbridge feature, my daughter swam for Street Swimming Club and when driving her to training we’d pass groups of youngsters sitting on the kerb, there being nothing to do in a small country town apart from staying in with mum and dad to watch telly.

Although ‘Broken’ is an adult read, its main characters are Jem Love, a fourteen-year-old schoolboy, who tries to keep his family together after his mother overdoses; Katrina Jones, a hard drinking, wise-cracking, social worker and Spooky Jarvis, Street’s most famous hooligan, who runs foul of the law as often as he has birthdays.

Funny, tragic, uplifting and heart-warming …

As one reviewer said: Broken is a book that will break your heart and then restore your hope for humanity. Libraries Week

The Parkinson’s Support Group meets at the Catholic Church, Burnham-on-Sea on the second Monday of the month, 2pm - 4pm.

Come and join us if you are affected by Parkinson’s, or maybe you are 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. On Monday 11th October we have a ‘Sit, Stretch and Sing’ session; a chance to listen and join in with some rousing shanties, and try some seated exercises (not at the same time!) This is an opportunity to get a flavour of these two regular activities. We will have our usual raffle and tea/coffee. Looking forward to welcoming regular and new members. For more information about the singing, contact Carole Ransome on 782428. For the exercise class, contact Jenny Taylor on 785653, or for any group information contact Christine Manners 783696 / Malcolm Conyers 01934 740282 / Kim Lewis 787022..

Barbara Spencer will talking about ‘The Writing Life’ at Burnham on Sea Library at 2 p.m. on Wednesday 11th October.

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Get Ready For An Autumn Sale

What makes autumn a good time to sell your home? Generally speaking, there are more buyers as people tend to be back from holiday. The children have returned to school giving harassed parents the chance to consider their next move and whilst there are no guarantees – this is the UK, after all – the weather can still be pleasant enough to show property in a good light.

“The best offers come about when there are more buyers around, making now a good time to put your home up for sale,” agrees Andrew Stoppani of Westcoast Properties in Burnham-on-Sea. “We experience an increase in activity during September and October. Vendors should bear in mind, however, that people don’t tend to want to move over Christmas so it makes sense to get on the market sooner rather than later.”

Improve chances of gaining offers by thinking about seasonal curb appeal. Give lawns a good rake and clear up stray leaves to ensure a tidy front. Clean out gutters and check if any exterior areas require a lick of paint. Inside, de-clutter, clean thoroughly, fix leaks and draughts and, if possible, have the boiler and central heating serviced by a professional.

“It’s great when we can reassure buyers that all the relevant seasonal maintenance has already been done,” says Andrew. “On the subject of heating, we also recommend keeping an eye on the thermostat during autumn viewings. The temperature in this country can fluctuate so much during these months and you don’t want buyers to feel too hot or cold.”

Speaking of climate, sunny autumn days still offer the opportunity for attractive photography that adds an appealing element to property details. “If you are thinking of selling your home come and see us in your local high street branch,” suggests Andrew. “We are here to help you make your autumn sale!” www.westcoast-properties.co.uk

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Just around the corner are two major updates being released by both Microsoft and Apple that offer some exciting improvements to Windows 10 and Apple mobile products.

Microsoft will soon release the next big update for Windows 10 called the “Fall Creators Update”. Scheduled for release on 17th October, this will focus on stability improvements mostly. Meanwhile, Apple is releasing iOS 11, their latest mobile operating system that will be present on their new mobile line-up consisting of the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X. iOS 11 can be installed on many older Apple devices. More on this later.

The latest Windows 10 update, while heavily focused on bug fixes and improving general stability, also offers new features to advance usability and customization. Some features include: • • • • •

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Microsoft Edge - Stability upgrades, a new favourites system, and better PDF support.

General security enhancements to Windows.

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Bridgwater Together

Bridgwater Together is an annual event, now in its third year, which celebrates the town’s flourishing cultural and ethnic diversity. This year’s event will be on Saturday 28th October at the Engine Room Studios, 50-52 High Street, Bridgwater TA6 3BL, running from 10am till 5pm.

Entrance is free and everyone is welcome. The day includes international music, art, food, dance, storytelling, film, personal experiences and games. One studio will be devoted to fun activities for children and families, while next door there will be a programme of performances, discussions and presentations involving individuals and groups from many nations. The focus of the day is on celebration, but it is also a day to impart information and consider the issues and challenges different communities might face. The organisers welcome participation, especially from those nationalities not represented in previous years. Bridgwater Together is supported by Bridgwater Town Council, Bridgwater Trades Unions Council, Somerset Community Council, Somerset Film, Unite the Union and local churches. Contact the organisers via the Engine Room on 01278 433187.

Cheddar Male Choir On Saturday 28th October at 7.30pm, Cheddar Male Choir and soloist Francesca Bowkett will be performing at the Kings of Wessex Theatre Cheddar BS27 3AQ, to help raise funds for the choir charity. Cheddar Male Choir helps other charities and good causes by singing around 12 concerts per year, and they have assisted charities such as The Children’s Hospice South West, Somerset and Dorset Air Ambulance, Freewheelers Blood Bikers, RAFA, The Prince’s Trust, and numerous others. The choir’s 22nd annual concert will be a great celebration of songs Remembering our Loved Ones from the musicals, pop charts, spirituals and St. John's Church, Highbridge, Sunday 29th some traditional male voice songs. Tickets are October, 5pm. It is traditional to light a candle £8 and available from Deane’s of Cheddar, a and remember our loved ones around the choir member or on sale at the door on the season of All Souls. Come to this short and night. Certainly this is a night not to be missed. meaningful act of Remembrance on Sunday Please support this concert which will have 29th October followed by tea and cake as we something for everyone. chat and share our memories.

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The Burnham Area Flower Club

Come along to the Flower Club on Monday 16th October; we will have National Demonstrator Lucy Ellis doing her flower arrangements, based on the title ‘Fusion National’. It will be a great intriguing night with great company. The doors at St. Andrew’s Church Hall open at 7pm, where a free cup of tea or coffee along with a biscuit will be waiting for you. Whilst having your refreshments why not have a look at the brilliant sales table which has many flower arranging necessities at great prices and an amazing plant stall with many different plants where you are bound to pick up a couple of bargains! The demonstration will start at 7.30pm and finishes about 9.15pm. The cost for a visitor is £6.50, members are free. An annual club membership is available for £37. If you love flowers and great company, come along, we look forward to seeing you there.

Huntspill News The Huntspill Art group continues to flourish, with a successful art exhibition this summer. We meet every other Wednesday afternoon at the East Huntspill Village Hall, 1.45pm. It’s £3.50, to include refreshment. Next sessions: 4th, 18th, October, 1st, 15th, 29th, November. Telephone: Brian (secretary) for more information: 01278 760759.

Classical Music

Do you enjoy classical music and would like to know more? U3A’s three Music Appreciation Groups are open to anyone interested in the finest music, no matter how limited their knowledge may be. Every two weeks one of us presents a ‘Concert’ of CDs. Most members take a turn to present their choice of music, but nobody is obliged to do so. Most of us enjoy other people’s choices especially when there is at least one item we haven’t heard before. Since formation of the first group in 2013, we have ‘heard from’ all the great composers and many others. All of us have been introduced to ‘new’ music by the great masters – as well as to composers new to us. Listening together creates a great atmosphere. Our groups are very friendly without any trace of musical snobbishness. We meet together every two weeks from 1.45pm. Music begins at 2pm. We take a break around 3 o’clock, leaving the rest of the allotted time for more music. Discussion, which is inevitably a feature, can occur between items, so overall the presenter has to allow for about 1½ hours of music. Come and join us! For further information, contact Rod on 01278 789824 or rwinfield36@gmail.com

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Welcome to the Alan Ward Autumn Art Exhibition 2017 Saturday & Sunday 14th/15th October, and to friends old and new

Here again this year there is a strong West Country influence reflected in water colour, acrylic and oil.

There's stroll down memory lane with images of old Burnham and surrounding areas.

The Halcyon days of steam railways will also be well represented including a captivating scene of boys trainspotting the Blue Pullman on Temple Meads Station, Bristol.

Wildlife, including british birds in focus with charming water colours including 'Christmas Rose Wren' and 'Autumnal Hedgehogs' will also feature prominently.

Most of the original works are for sale and many are available in high quality light-fast limited edition prints. Commission enquiries will be welcome. The exhibition is open from 10am till 4pm. daily.

Admission free. www.alanwardcollection.co.uk email: info@alanwardcollection.co.uk Telephone 01278 785149

The ‘Alan Ward ‘Annual Autumn Art Exhibition & Sale 2017 COMMUNITY CENTRE 5 Berrow Road, Burnham-on-sea, Somerset TA8 2ET Saturday & Sunday 14th & 15th October 10am- 4pm Admission free.

Original paintings and prints. Wildlife, Marine, West Country & Transport Telephone 01278 785149 www.alanwardcollection.co.uk email: info@alanwardcollection.co.uk

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Bridge That Gap!

Winscombe Bridge Club will be starting another ten week course of “Bridge for Absolute Beginners” on 3rd October. These 2 ½ hour lessons will be held in the Winscombe Community Centre on Tuesday mornings commencing at 10.am. Bridge is a fascinating game and there’s a lot to learn. We teach the English Bridge Union system and include the official documentation with this course. If you enjoy playing card games and the social benefits available, then you should see if this is for you. For more information and to book your place call 01275 540604 or go to: www.winbridge.org.uk/tuition

Coastline Singers, Tuesdays, 7.30pm Join us for some great singing with

a friendly group. Rehearsals will be looking forward to both Christmas and the Highbridge Festival - yes, it's that time already! No experience necessary - come for a visit and try us out! Details: 01278 784184, mary.lawrence@lineone.net

Exercise to Music: Mondays, 10am

Get an active start to the week in the Highbridge Community Hall, Market Street. Suitable for all ages and abilities, £3 per session. Details: 01278 784184, mary.lawrence@lineone.net

Exhibition of painting throughout October

For the month of October Peter Howe will be showing his oil and acrylic paintings of the Somerset Levels, West Countryand other localtions. Peters work has been shown in Bristol, Bath, London & Europe. Peter works adjacent to his gallery which is at 16 Osborne Walk, Burnham on Sea. TA81QG. Peter is ussually there but please ring to make sure. All his work is for sale. Opening times are from 10:30am 4:30pm. Call Peter on 01278 782377 or try his mobile 07765 892540.

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WHAT’S IN YOUR JEWELLERY BOX?

Do you have a jewellery box full of items that you never wear? Clevedon Salerooms have been selling fine jewellery and watches for many years, but the arrival of the internet more than a decade ago has truly transformed the marketplace. Vendors now have direct access to a global market place that regularly sees bidders from China, Hong Kong, Switzerland and Russia to name but a few, compete for the choice lots at their Specialist Jewellery sales. To source jewellery for these Specialist Sales Clevedon Salerooms hold free valuation days, off site, and after the success of those held in Bristol by their Specialist valuers and the results they have borne, are now for the first time coming to Wells Town hall on the 9th October.

The results speak for themselves. The owner of these two elements of a Heuer watch, the stainless steel case and dial, but otherwise lacking all workings, its glass and its strap, attended one of our valuation days and was more than delighted when a bidder parted with £7,400 for just the two parts of a watch!

At the same sale held in June, the owner of this 114cm long muff chain set with turquoise and split pearls, designed to be looped through a muff for keeping one’s hands warm, was hoping for £1,000, but the Saleroom fell silent as two bidders pushed the price ever greater, the victor emerging at £6,450.

If you would like a free no-obligation verbal appraisal of your jewellery, watches, silver and gold, why not come along to the Council Chamber at Wells Town Hall on Monday 9th October between 10am - 4pm where you will be assured of a warm welcome, and a cup of tea or coffee. For more information contact Toby Pinn, MRICS Chartered Arts & Antiques Surveyor at the Saleroom on 01934 830111.

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For more information contact the salerooms on 01934 830111 or visit www.clevedon-salerooms.com

Monday 9th October 10am - 4pm Held at Wells Town Hall (Council Chamber) Market Place, Wells, BA5 2RB Tea & Coffee served.

Every lot, in every auction, illustrated and sold with live internet bidding

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Pennies make Pounds for St. Margaret’s Hospice in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge

Do you get home at the end of a day out and find you have a pocket full of loose change? You can help turn those unwanted pennies into pounds for St. Margaret’s Hospice. The idea is simple – order one of our household collection boxes for your home, place it in your home on the hall table or near your telephone, and fill it with your loose change to raise money for St. Margaret’s Hospice - all those unwanted pennies really do add up! Having one of our boxes in your home shows your support for our work in the community and generates much needed funds towards our services. Last year our home and business collection boxes raised over £30,000 for us. Terena Young, Fundraiser for Sedgemoor said, “A full day of delicious and nutritionally balanced meals for one of our patients at our hospice inpatient units costs £15. We’d love for you to start collecting your loose change in Burnham and Highbridge and help us raise enough to pay for our inpatients’ meals for a week; you will make such a difference to the families and patients we care for.” To request your home collection box, please call 0845 345 9671, or email Terena.young@st-margarets-hospice.org.uk Happy collecting!

Christmas Craft Fayre

Berrow Village Hall will be holding a Christmas Craft Fayre on Sunday 29th October from 11am until 2pm. To book a table at £7.50 each, telephone Gill on 01278 792401. Full English breakfasts and other refreshments will be available. This popular event is organised by The Friends of Berrow Village Hall and all proceeds go towards the upkeep of the hall.

Oasis Café – Burnham Community Church

Join us for live music and open mic in a relaxed environment with food served all night on Sunday 29th October between 6pm and 9pm at St. John’s Ambulance Hall, Bank Street, Highbridge. Free entry. For more information, contact 01278 781818.

Burnham-on-Sea Camera Club

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 of £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.

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LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z MOBILITY

LEAFLET DELIVERY

Wilmott Mobility

LOCAL LEAFLET DELIVERY & PRINTING SERVICE

See their advert on page 4

NEWSAGENTS

Toycupboard Newsagents

See their advert on page 9 PAINTERS & DECORATORS

C M WESTON

PAINTING & DECORATING Local professional, 22 years experience

Wallpaper hanging • Coving All aspects of Decorating, General House Maintenance

Let our dedicated local team deliver your leaflets to 12,000 homes and businesses across; Burnham, Berrow, Brent, Highbridge & Huntspill.

Call James on

01278 238000 or email james@localreach.co.uk LOGS

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Reasonable Rates, No VAT, Free Quote

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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

07590 594699

MINI DIGGER HIRE

MAN WITH A VAN

R J C LEA R A N C E S •Houses, Sheds, Garages, Gardens Cleared & Tidied •Odd Jobs & deliveries •Landlords welcome

Cal Richard on 32

07831 812 055

Delux total painting & decorating.

Internal and external.

Free estimates.

01278 787242 07971082292

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LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z PHOTOGRAPHERS

Nick Tolley

PLUMBERS CONTINUED

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PLUMBING

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P.H PLUMBING , HEATING & GAS ENGINEER 9 ATLANTIC CRESENT , B.O.S , SOMERSET , TA8 1NF FULLY QUALIFIED . FULLY INSURED 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE GAS BOILER SERVICE £30.00

Central heating fit & service Bathrooms complete fitting inc. tiling All plumbing works Free quotations Call Chris on 01278 784223 07920 097491

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SAFETY CHECKS INC LPG £30.00

ALL PLUMBING & TILING UNDERTAKEN FREE QUOTES & ADVICE CALL PAUL THE PLUMBER ANYTIME ON

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• Bathrooms & Tiling • Kitchens • • Boiler Changes & Services• • Full Central Heating • • Landlord Gas Checks•

01278 256843

07824 818863 ethan.29390@yahoo.co.uk

PLUMBING & HEATING When replying to adverts, please say you saw it in LocalReach

• Boilers Installed & Serviced • Underfloor Heating & Renewable Heating • Bathroom & Kitchen Installed

07846 622036 01278 651122 www.mc-plumbingandheating.co.uk

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LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z PLUMBERS CONTINUED

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CONTINUED

Shoreline Property Maintenance House and Garden Maintenance Based in Burnham-on-Sea

Plumbing and Heating Plumbing All Domestic Plumbing & Heating Boiler Repairs &Plumbing Spares and Heating Central Heating & Bathroom Installation Steve Mobile 07856 776531 Power Conway Flushing Specialists Drains & Blockages Steve Conway No Call Out Charge Steve Conway Mobile 07856 776531 Free Quotation

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Drain and gutter unblocking Door locks repaired or replaced Brick and blockwork repairs All aspects of garden maintenance Garden waste taken away Heating Window repairs Carpentry Painting

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Strimming Patio and paving Fencing Garage locks Lawn mowing Hedge trimming Tiling Plumbing

* Small jobs welcome * * Free estimates * * No call-out charges *

Local Friendly Service

Phone: 01278 795056 Mob: 07715 205676 Email: hrj.shoreline@gmail.com

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HANDYMAN SERVICE

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for all your household needs

No job too small

For a FREE estimate Call FJ Hales on:

PLUMBING SUPPLIES

Bacth Plumbing Supplies

See their advert on page 6 PRINTING

tel :01278 788247 mob:07939 664538

STEVE HODGE

Property & Garden Maintenance 01278 722956 or 07708 062 145 www.stevehodge.biz • All types of Fencing, Gutters & fascia’s cleaned or replaced • Internal or external painting • Rental Property maintenance • All works considered PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Fencing Sheds Patios Gravelling Power Washing Trimming Pruning

EPDM Flat Roofs UPVC Facias Soffits Cladding Guttering Painting

01278 589 122 • 07875 625 281 FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTES

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• All Roof Repairs

• EPS Systems

• Gutter Cleaning

• Dry Verge Systems

• UPVC Fascia Boards

• Pressure Washing

• Soffits & Down Pipes • Wall Coating • Cladding & Guttering Call Maurice

07538 849290 01278 683293 www.southwest-property-services.co.uk

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LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z REMOVALS

TREE SURGEONS

A&S

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REMOVALS free estimates • free advice

FULL or PART house clearences plus container storage

call now on 01278 781330

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Barry New

Roofing Services

Phone: 07881 385644 Email: info@barrynew.co.uk

LAWN TURF SUPPLIER Established 1963

Turf supplied & laid if required Town & Country Service

07905 748499 01278 786859 W S Hancock, Oaktree Fm. Edithmead, BOS

TV/VIDEO

TV & VIDEO SERVICES Specialists in repairs to all makes of Plasma, LED & LCD TVs

Same day callout and repair service available Problems setting up your new tv? Ask for our in home digital tv tuning installation service

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Evening and weekend sessions available.

SLIMMING CLUBS

Slimming World

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WEDDING SERVICES

Deane & Sons

STAIRLIFTS

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TENNIS CLUBS

Avenue Tennis

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WILLS AND PROBATE

Invest Southwest Sutton Stairlifts

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TILING SPECIALISTS

P. Deakin

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James & Co. 01278 786900

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

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