Burnham On Sea LocalReach September 2017 Issue 87

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FROM THE EDITOR

Welcome to the September edition of LocalReach.

With autumn setting in and hot days of summer gone, there are still plenty of warm welcomes to be had at our many local events from craft fairs, to music events, from BOSfest to quizzes or Men’s Shed to Sensational Kids – there is so much to do in our local area. I hope there is something to interest you, whether it be walking groups or pottery!

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Craft Fair

To book a table, please contact Liz on lizdavies76@sky.com The event is to be held on Saturday 30th September 10am - 1pm at St. John’s Church, Highbridge. This event is part of our ongoing campaign to raise £3000 to repair our beautiful East Window – the one you can see from the road.

St. Andrew’s Church

Join us on Saturday 2nd September 2017 at 7pm. The concert is to be the official opening of our Church, showing the re-decoration and new lighting. Performances will be given by the Choir and Soloist - Francesca Bowkett and others. The Church will also have beautiful flower arrangements to admire. Admission is free, so please come along and bring friends for an enjoyable evening.

The Burnham Flower Club

Come along and join the Flower Club on Monday 18th September, where we will have demonstrator, Linda Garrett who will be doing her flower arrangements based on the title WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). It will be a great night full of flowers and great company. The doors at St. Andrew’s Church Hall are open at 7pm, where a free cup of tea or coffee along with a biscuit will be waiting for you. You will be able to look around our fantastic plant stall with a mass amount of plants, where you will definitely be able to pick up some brilliant bargins. We also have an amazing sales table which has a variety of flower arranging requirements at great prices. The demonstration commences at 7.30pm and finishes about 9.30pm.

The cost for visitors is £6.50; members are free. An annual club membership is avaiable for £37. If you enjoy a good laugh and beautiful flowers, this is the night for you, so come along and we look forward to seeing you there.

Somerset Skills & Learning (SS&L) courses this September

Qualification courses include Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools, suitable for site managers, administrators, volunteers and others working directly with children, Functional Skills in Maths or English, Award in Digital Skills and ECDL Essentials. Apprenticeship vacancies are advertised on our Facebook page @sslcourses Leisure courses – Painting and Drawing All Abilities (day or evening), Acrylics Introduction, French – Brush Up or Intermediate, Pilates, Sugarcraft courses, Textiles – Patchwork & Quilting Essentials.

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The Burnham Flower Club

Burnham-on-Sea Women’s Institute Please come along and sample WI

life at the Community Centre on Berrow Road on Tuesday 26th September. We meet on the fourth Tuesday in every month (except August). We are a very friendly group, so why not join us and perhaps meet old friends and certainly meet some new ones! Listen to an interesting speaker and have a cup of tea and a biscuit – what more could you ask for – hope to see you there!

Bargain Sale Highbridge Friends Group of

the Children's Hospice South West are holding a Bargain Sale and Coffee Morning at St. John's Church Hall, Highbridge, Saturday 23rd September, 10am till 12pm. There will be pre-loved clothes, toys, books, jigsaws, bric-a-brac and lots of other bargains! All proceeds to CHSW.

Community Centre Coffee Morning

The next Community Centre coffee morning will be held on Saturday 2nd September at 9.45am until 11.45am at the Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea, (near the swimming pool). No admission fee; please come along for a browse and support this friendly event. Books, jigsaws, cards, clothes, bric-a-brac for sale. Refreshments including homemade cakes and a raffle.

Come along and join the Flower Club on Monday 18th September, where we will have demonstrator, Linda Garrett who will be doing her flower arrangements based on the title WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). It will be a great night full of flowers and great company. The doors at St. Andrew’s Church Hall are open at 7pm, where a free cup of tea or coffee along with a biscuit will be waiting for you. You will be able to look around our fantastic plant stall with a mass amount of plants, where you will definitely be able to pick up some brilliant bargains. We also have an amazing sales table which has a variety of flower arranging requirements at great prices. The demonstration commences at 7.30pm and finishes about 9.30pm.

The cost for visitors is £6.50; members are free.

An annual club membership is available for £37.

If you enjoy a good laugh and beautiful flowers, this is the night for you, so come along and we look forward to seeing you there.

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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.

Sensational Kids

Sensational Kids Somerset is a support group for children with additional needs and their families.

A fun social group in Burnham providing friendship and new experiences in a safe, controlled and non-judgmental environment to help build confidence and independence. We are all about building a community of support and understanding, raising awareness at the same time as empowering children and their families.

We meet every other Saturday. For more information please don’t hesitate to contact us. Email: somersetsensationalkids@gmail.com Facebook: Sensational Kids Somerset/Twitter: @SKS_Burnham/www.sensationalkidssomerset.co.uk.

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Go Socialize at the Ritz Go Socialize is a group for adults over 18, with Autism and Asperger’s. We meet on the second and fourth Monday of the month at the Ritz Social Club, Victoria Street, Burnham-on-Sea between 7pm – 9pm. Please come and join us for a chat and various activities in the Gatsby Lounge. There is a £2 charge to cover room costs. We are meeting on Monday 11th and 25th September. For more details, contact 07713232588.

Calling all local clubs, charities and good causes! £3656! That's the amount raised so far this year at the Ritz in Victoria Streets weekly Friday charity Quiz. Those that have benefited so far include: Children's Society, Children's Hospice South West, Hillview Carnival Club, Weston Hospice, BIARS, Bay Club, Fibro Heart, Scouts, and many more. An average of £130 is raised on the evenings with the record standing at £344 for Sea Cadets.

Local clubs & societies, School PTAs, Charities, local groups etc are invited to contact the Ritz as they are now taking bookings for dates from January 2018 Manager Paul Hale Says, "We are really pleased to be able to offer local groups the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing night out and to raise a substantial amount for their good cause at the same time. We organise everything, supplying the questions, quizmaster, snacks and the raffle. All the good cause has to do is promote the quiz within their group, supply a few raffle prizes and enjoy the evening. Our target for 2018 is £6000 - so if your group or charity wants to share in this please contact us ASAP as the dates book quickly. You may reserve up to two dates through the year."

The Quiz is family friendly, hand out rounds are given out at 8pm and the questions start promptly at 8.30pm ending about 10.30. Teams of up to six are invited to arrive from 7.45pm.

Admission is £1 per person. The quiz is open to all so if your not a charity and just fancy a pub quiz on a Friday night the Ritz will give you a warm welcome. All the money raised on the night goes to the visiting charity or group and the winning team gets a prize.

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

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In Charley’s Memory: a valuable lifeline for the vulnerable…

One mother, one bitter sweet story, one ultimate aim. How a tragedy in Burnhamon-Sea has led to a remarkable lifeline for those suffering with mental health issues.

In Charley’s Memory is a mental health charity which was founded and is based in Burnham-on-Sea. They provide free and confidential counselling services to over 30 young people aged 11-25 per week. They have an office in Manor Gardens and have a team of over 40 that organise events, and push to reduce and defeat the stigma of mental health. I have the honour of working with this charity and try as hard as possible to raise the awareness of mental health in the community, because the popular opinion amongst young people is that there is no help available that doesn’t belittle and label sufferers. The charity was officially registered under the number 1160805 in March 2015 but began in 2014, when one determined mother set up a charity in memory of her ‘beautiful boy’ Charley who completed the act of suicide on the 10th September after his battle with the invisible illness, particularly depression and OCD. Charley Marks, aged 18 when he died, received some help from outside agencies, but after his 18th birthday his depression became a daily battle that was intolerable. His mum, Jo Clement, said: “Charley would put on a face to those other than his friends and family.” She wants the public to “understand that mental health problems are not something to be ashamed of and should be addressed in a way that isn’t too clinical.”

One of the ultimate aims of the charity is to set up ‘Charley’s Haven’ which would be a safe haven for sufferers and their family. The charity have recently set up ambassador programmes whereby people from the local area can participate in the charity and are given resources to help spread the popularity of ‘In Charley’s Memory’ and the work they do. If anything raised in this article has affected you or raised questions, then please do not hesitate to call ‘In Charley’s Memory’ or message them.

Telephone: 01278 773403, Facebook: In Charley’s Memory, Twitter: InCharleysMemory, Tumblr: incharleysmemory Address: St. Andrew’s Suite, Manor House, Manor Road, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset.

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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, 2pm - 4pm. Come and join us if you are affected by Parkinson’s, or are maybe a carer, friend or family member. We are a friendly, fun group and try to offer something different to do each month.

We have speakers, quizzes, outings etc. We also aim to provide information and advice, a cuppa and a chat. We are back on track in September with a speaker from the Somerset and Dorset Air Ambulance on 11th September. Our very informal singing group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. This is at Southwell Hall, Highbridge, 10.30am. We would love more people to join us; the singing is purely for fun, with tea or coffee provided. £1 per person covers the cost of the hall and refreshments. Singing benefits the memory, the speech, the breathing and makes you feel good.

Carole Ransome runs these sessions (01278 782428).

Exercise is of great benefit in Parkinson’s and our class is on Wednesdays at the Lisa Jane dance studio, Highbridge at 10am. Run by experienced teacher Jenny Taylor, this is a programme of gentle exercise designed to suit those with Parkinson’s. Cost is £3, or £4 to non-members. This is an enjoyable hour-long session with music. For info, contact Jenny on 785653. For any group information, contact Christine Manners on 783696 / Malcolm Conyers on 01934 740282/ Kim Lewis on 787022.

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Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Men’s Shed Society (BOSHed) The new shed has opened in the annexe at Morland Hall, Pearce Drive, Highbridge. The sessions run every Tuesday and Thursday 9.45am – 12.45pm and 1.45pm – 4.45pm. The shed is available for use on personal projects or community projects; it is a great way to socialise and either share or develop new skills. There is a membership form to complete and annual fee to cover overheads and insurance, then a weekly subscription. Please share amongst friends and family – being a Shedder is part of a National programme and will forge long-lasting friendships – please get in touch by emailing boshed2017@ gmail.com or find us on Facebook – alternatively why not pop along to one of the sessions for a cuppa!

Highbridge Gets Ready to Hoedown!

Come and try this new popular Line Dancing class, listen to a wide range of music, learn the low impact moves in a safe, friendly environment.

If you or someone you know would like to come along, you won’t regret it. No previous experience necessary, moves are easy to follow (you can always just watch and enjoy the music!) Ageing well is something we’d all like to do, but it requires a little bit of work – and Age UK Somerset is helping to make it easier. Besides the obvious health benefits of attending a physical activity, these sessions are also an opportunity to get out and meet people. “Don’t be afraid to come alone.” “The best thing that’s happened to me since I came to the area.” Classes are held at Highbridge Community Hall, Tuesdays at 2.30pm and cost just £4. The first class starts 5th September 2017. Don’t put off any longer, make life healthier and happier. For further information phone 01823 345626 or email ageingwell@ageuksomerset.org.uk

Raising Awareness and Offering Support for Dementia Join us in an exciting new venture, to be held at St. Andrew’s Church in Burnham at 2.30pm each third Thursday of the month, as part of the church’s commitment to those living with the effects of Dementia and other forms of vulnerability, and their carers. Open to everyone, people of all faiths and none, Third Thursday offers a short simple church service with familiar and well-loved hymns, bible readings and prayers to feed and nourish the soul. The service is followed by tea, coffee, cake and sandwiches to feed the body and provide an opportunity to get to know others living with similar circumstances. If you’d like to know more about the service, please contact Rev. Sharon on 07925089698.

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Quiz The Friends of Berrow Village Hall are organising a Quiz on Saturday 23rd September at 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start. First prize £50; second prize £20. Please telephone Gillian on 01278 792401 to book in your team. Entry - £2 per adult, children 14-16 £1, under 14s free. There is a maximum of six in each team; if you have more than this, you will be asked to split into two teams. Also, please, no food or drink to be brought in as we have a bar and baguettes available. All profit goes towards the upkeep of Berrow Village Hall.

UKOnline This is a drop-in IT clinic held at the Bay Centre, Cassis Close. 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

Gardening Jobs for September Now is the perfect time to order bare-root plants like trees, fruit bushes and roses. You will have the widest choice and the plants will be available from late October onwards.

If you have not done so already, pinch out the growing tips of tomatoes and remove old leaves.

During this month the ripening process slows down so it might be better to pick all the fruit and ripen on a sunny window sill or in a drawer together with a ripe banana.

Remember to keep deadheading your flowering plants to keep them going into the autumn.

Water plants in greenhouses early in the day so they have time to dry out before evening. Close doors and windows in late afternoon to conserve any heat.

The next meeting is on Monday 18th September when there will be a talk from Gina Merrett-Smith “Marianne North – A Victorian Botanical Artist”.

All welcome. Members of the Society free, visitors £1.50.

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Somerset Time For Youth

Try singing, it's a great for your health Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or

just a busy person, music is a great stress buster. It helps you to relax, and also benefits your general well-being. You'll make new friends too. So why not free up Thursday evenings and join our friendly choir for a good sing. The Burnham and Highbridge Choral Society's term starts on 7th September in the Methodist Church Hall, College Street, Burnham at 7.30pm. The term will begin with us learning some wonderful traditional Christmas music and carols from composers: Parry, Rutter, Vaughn Williams, and many more.

All music will be provided, and help will be on-hand if you need it. The first three weeks are completely free, so why not come along and sing with others who enjoy music. Our Christmas concert is on Thursday 14th December 2017. Our spring concert is on Saturday 28th April 2018. Any question or queries, email Jane at jane.lee36@btinternet. com , visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com BurnhamAndHighbridgeChoralSociety, or phone 01278 783511.

Somerset Time For Youth now run weekly, so if you are looking for an activity for your child, then why not pop in and join us either at Balliol Hall, West Huntspill, or at Morland Community Hall, Highbridge. We meet up every Saturday morning from 10.30am - 1pm, and any child/young adult with special/additional needs, aged up to 25 years of age can come along with a parent/ carer, (siblings are most welcome to come along as well). We always have fun with our various programme of activities, and we aim to build on members’ interests and abilities, focusing on what they can do, and encouraging positivity. Activities include board games, sport, music, singing, dancing, snooker, arts and crafts, IT, and much much more. 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 23rd September, 7th and 21st October, 4th November, and at Morland Community Hall, Highbridge on 30th September, 14th and 28th October and 11th 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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Valuation Versus Value

ESTATE agents’ market valuations are usually free, and because of this, it is very tempting for prospective sellers to invite several agents to carry out a market appraisal of their home and then select the agent that suggests the highest likely sale price for the property.

However, Edward Creswick of CJ Hole, advises caution on this issue. Some agency valuers are paid a bonus based on the number of new instructions they secure, irrespective of saleability of the property which is then offered for sale at their suggested value. The easiest way for an estate agency valuer to win a seller’s business is simply to suggest a flatteringly high figure, but may people who fall into this trap live to regret it.

One of the problems is that most people have only a cursory idea of what estate agents do and, just as importantly, what values they cherish and what service they offer.

Ironically, it tends to be the cheaper, untrained or inexperienced agents who quote the highest values, and the well-trained experienced

agents who have the skills to secure the best prices for their clients in the shortest period of time.

So, when selecting your estate agent, by all means invite several to comment on value, but rather than simply choosing the agent who gives you the highest valuation, perhaps choose the agent who has nearly 30 yearsexperience of the local property market, and who has a marketing plan in place, along with superb post-offer follow up facilities.

Additionally, find an agent who you like and you can see yourself getting on with! One who has the integrity to offer straight talking advice and who uses superb conversation skills to keep you informed every step of the way before, during and after sale, thereby minimising the stress of moving.

In estate agency, a high valuation does not always mean a high level of service!

For more information on selling your home, give me a call on 01278 780000.

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We have the following opportunities: • Care Assistants in Frith House • Care and Support Workers for our community services team • Learning Disability Support Workers at Alfred Court and in our Realise team

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New Opportunities With Bridgwater & Taunton College Are you looking to undertake a qualification, learn a new skill, or take up a new hobby? Bridgwater & Taunton College has many courses starting in the autumn, as part of its adult training, skills and leisure learning provision.

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

The Level 2 Distance Learning courses are free for eligible applicants, and for many other courses, a Government loan is available for those who are aged 19+ and starting an eligible course at Levels 3, 4, 5 or 6. The Advanced Learner Loan is designed to support learners with their course fees in a similar way to how students studying university level courses receive a higher education loan – and will not need to be paid back until the learner earns over £21,000 per annum.

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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 £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 photoshoots. 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 Pagan Moot

We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month, except in December, in the Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 2ET. We have a featured speaker/topic each month.

We also celebrate the Wheel of the Year. Our speaker on 26th September is Carole Carlton, author of the Mrs Darley series of books. On 24th October we have Paul Chant, subject ‘Dowsing’, and on 28th November we have Peter Knight with ‘Sacred Spaces of Dartmoor’.

All paths welcome. We do not make a charge but ask for a voluntary donation towards the cost of the room hire and speaker's fees. For more details contact derwen73@gmail.com or 07776306125.

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.

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Christmas Lunch. Sunday December 3rd. List in Clubhouse

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BOSFest BOSfest is a free music and performing arts festival, organised by volunteers, to be held in Burnham-on-Sea on Saturday 9th September this year. The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre will host a variety of bands during the day and evening. Children’s activities will be based in the library including children's entertainers and authors until 5pm. The area outside of the Somerset Skills and Leisure building will feature local dance groups, a ukulele band, martial arts demonstrations, a samba band, Punch and Judy, choral singers among many others from 10.30am until 5pm. The Ritz Social Club has a mix of comedy and acoustic music all day. We hope all members of our community will come and enjoy a fun-filled event.

Local residents to receive important voter registration information

Households in Sedgemoor will soon be receiving a form asking residents to check whether the information that appears on the electoral register for those living at their address is correct, as part of Sedgemoor’s annual voter registration canvass. The aim of the form is to ensure that the electoral register is up-todate, and to identify any residents who are not registered so that they can be encouraged to do so. Even if you voted at the recent General Election, we still need a response to the form.

Louise Potter, Democratic and Elections Officer at Sedgemoor District Council said: “Anyone that wants to vote must be registered. To make sure you are able to have your say in any future elections, simply check the form when it arrives and return it as promptly as possible. If you’re not currently registered, we’ll send you information explaining how to do this or you can just go online to apply to register at www.gov. uk/register-to-vote .” It’s particularly important that anyone who has moved address recently looks out for the form and checks whether they are registered. Any residents who have any questions can contact the elections team at Sedgemoor District Council by calling 0300 303 7804.

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Friends of Weston Hospicecare Burnham-on-Sea Group

Burnham and Highbridge Gateway Club Burnham and Highbridge Gateway Club

We have several fundraising events before the end of 2017 to raise funds for this local charity.

It costs approximately £4 million per year to run the Hospice and only 21% of that is given by the government - the rest of the money is raised from our fundraising efforts. We are holding a coffee morning on Friday 15th September at Marran Dune, Church Road, Brean TA8 2SF (opposite St. Bridget's Church) 10am - 12 noon - all welcome. On Saturday 28th October we are holding a quiz evening at the Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 2ET, 6.45pm for 7pm start. Four per team, £5 per head to include a light supper. To book a table, please contact 01278 792386.

held a barbecue evening, and cups, medals, certificates and shields were presented to the winners of the tournaments - pool, darts, table tennis, skittles, dominoes and springing spiders on their last meeting in July. The club will resume meetings on Thursday 7th September.

What’s On Huntspill

Jay Jerome is back!

East Huntspill Garden Club - Thursday 21st September with David Lucas. East Huntspill Church Hall, 7.30pm.

All welcome. £1.50 including refreshments. More information from Kay on 01278 789678.

The Huntspill Art Group meet every other Wednesday afternoon in the East Huntspill Village Hall at 1.45pm. £3.50 per session, including refreshments.

More info from Brian on 01278 760759.

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We are now reserving tables for our Christmas craft fair which will be held on Saturday 25th November from 3pm – 6pm in the hall. This will include the Christmas lights switch on by the Mayor at 5pm, accompanied by the Churchfield Voices Choir. To reserve a table, please ring 01278 785427 or 01278 788134.

Jay Jerome will be performing in Brent Knoll Parish Hall on Saturday 16th September 2017.

Jay is a local “lad” whose family still live in Brent Knoll. Jay sings, in his own special style, songs

by Elvis, Shakin’ Stevens and many others.

Tickets cost £10 which includes a Ploughman's Supper, and are available from the Village Shop or from Eddie Fuller on 01278 760308. Come along and enjoy a great evening with a local entertainer. For further information, please contact Eddie Fuller.

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Do property viewings and children mix?

With the school holidays well and truly upon us what happens to property viewings if you are selling or buying? Taking a toddler who has the propensity to tantrum unreservedly with you on a tour around what could be your next home can be daunting, not to mention highly distracting. And if you are hosting a viewing with potential purchasers how do you stop your home looking like a jumble of toys?

When it comes to taking children on viewings there is no right or wrong – a lot depends on their age and temperament. “We always suggest doing whatever makes our clients comfortable,” says Andrew Stoppani of Westcoast Properties in Burnham-on-Sea. “For example, if a small baby or young child is going to be really distracting and prevent you from being able to concentrate on seeing a property properly, then arranging a playdate with a willing friend or relative may work best. Older children and teenagers, however, can often have practical input. If you are keen on a place it’s good to have them on board – after all, they’re going to be living there too and many parents value their opinion.”

What if you are selling your home and are conscious of the daily detritus that accompanies small children when you are trying your best to keep the property show-home-ready? “If you are marketing your property as a family dwelling then a well-kept goal post on a neatly mowed lawn or a small, appealing gathering of clean cuddly toys on a tidy bed can simply add to the ambience,” says Andrew. “A rusty bike in the middle of a tangle of weeds, or an intricate building-block structure slap bang in the middle of the living room floor perhaps less so…”

Children also have an uncanny knack of being able to demand your attention at the most inopportune times, which can be tricky if you are trying to show prospective buyers around. “With this one we’d suggest taking the children out if possible, leaving your estate agent to hold the viewing on your behalf,” suggests Andrew. “Generally, kids love an outing, and you can relax, knowing that proceedings are in competent and professional hands.”

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‘Don’t bin that battery’ blaze plea

Gadget users are being urged “don’t bin that battery”, and to take other steps to avoid the risk of setting off a blaze in their rubbish bin that could endanger their home and family. The warning follows two asyet unexplained accidental fires in Somerset; one in a Chard rubbish bin threated a house and another in refuse added to the landfill site at Walpole near Bridgwater.

All batteries need care as they hold the potential to "short" and create sparks, while their poisonous chemical cocktail means they should always be recycled rather than sent to landfill. But there are particular concerns about the many lithium-ion batteries used in mobile phones, cameras and other portable devices with high power demands.

The power levels and light construction of li-ion batteries brings the risk of a fire or explosion if they get bent, broken or pierced when discarded into rubbish bins or black sacks. There is a high potential for a blaze that takes days to put out if batteries are crushed in a rubbish truck and buried in a landfill site, where decaying organic matter can cause rising temperatures. Recent years have seen a number of waste-related incidents, including fires in rubbish bins, refuse trucks and landfill sites, and even blaze deaths. Yet all batteries can be recycled.

Many outlets, from most supermarkets to DIY and electrical stores, take batteries for recycling, and while not yet collected at the kerbside, batteries are taken at all Somerset recycling sites. A Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) spokesman said: “Batteries are a real fire risk in your rubbish, especially the high power li-ion type, so recycling is the smart and safe option. And, since single-use batteries are a very costly and inefficient power source, better to use the mains or invest in rechargeable batteries to save money, resources and time.”

Batteries are among several waste fire hazards that should not be added to rubbish, including: • Hot ash from fires or barbecues, or the not fully extinguished contents of ashtrays; these must be damped down fully or allowed to cool completely.

• Broken glass that can act as a magnifying lens in landfill if not carefully wrapped.

• Aerosols that can get hot or be pierced or crushed during collection and landfilling.

• For more on how to recycle and stay safe, see www.somersetwaste.gov.uk

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Understanding how storage works in Microsoft Windows

Being able to properly work with files and folders is an important part of using your computer. In our years troubleshooting, we have found that a large number of customers are unaware of where their files are getting saved, which makes basic tasks needlessly stressful and confusing. Once the basic use of files and folders are understood, the user can feel more confident, and everything becomes easier as a whole. Folder navigation is like a filing cabinet – everything is organised and structured, but you need to understand how it works before you use it!

The first step is understanding File Explorer. This is simply the name given to the tool that helps the user navigate their computer files and folders. On Windows 7, 8, and 10, you can spot your File Explorer icon, by simply looking for the beige/sand-coloured folder symbol (with a blue ribbon) near the left side of the taskbar (bar at the bottom of your screen). If you press the Windows key (usually two buttons to the left of the space bar) and E (both pressed at same time) on your keyboard, this also opens File Explorer and works on all version of Windows.

With File Explorer open, the layout is quite simple – the panel on the left lists the main areas of your computer, while the larger section on the right shows the contents of the current folder. Upon first opening File Explorer, your library folders are initially displayed for the sake of easy navigation. Library folders are considered your “main” folders, which include Documents, Pictures, Downloads, and more. Double click on these to navigate to them. You can also find links to these folders on the left panel under the “Computer” or “This PC” section.

By clicking on “Computer” or “This PC” on the left panel, your main drives and media are displayed, each with their own “drive letter” – A drive letter is assigned to each Disk on your computer, your DVD drive, and any attached USB drives. This page is useful for folder navigation, and for checking disk usage (the blue/red bars represent free space per storage device). Drive C: is your computer’s main hard disk. Drive E: might be your USB drive for example.

Double click on Drive C: to start navigating your main disk. In here, the “Windows” folder is where all of your Windows files are kept that keep the machine running properly. If you enter the “Users” folder, you will see your main user folder, similarly named to your user account – “John” for example. You will see folders for all users on the computer. By double clicking your user folder, you are now shown all of the files and folders that belong to you – this list will include your “library” folders as mentioned above. With this knowledge, you should find it much easier to locate your files, and save files to specific folders when prompted in the future. We can provide basic training if you are struggling to grasp these core aspects of Windows, just give us a ring on 01278 787846.

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The Windmill Bar And Bistro Earns 2017 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

The Windmill Bar and Bistro at Edithmead are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a 2017 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its seventh year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year.

Certificate of Excellence recipients include restaurants, accommodations and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

“TripAdvisor is excited to announce the recipients of the 2017 Certificate of Excellence, which celebrates hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travellers,” said Heather Leisman, Vice President of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. “This recognition allows us to publicly honour businesses that are actively engaging with customers and using feedback to help travellers identify and confidently book the perfect trip.”

The Abrahams family took over the running of The Windmill Bar and Bistro in 2015 and immediately carried out a full upgrade of the facilities including the complete refurbishment of the dining area and bar, and the installation of a brand-new kitchen and outdoor terrace area.

Our talented Chef Mick White joined the team not long after, bringing with him a wealth of experience. Whilst learning his trade Mick spent time on-board the prestigious QE2 (flagship of the Cunard Line) and travelled to Switzerland to work at The Hotel Royal in Crans sur Sierre. “Mick continues to provide excellent menus for us and has always been a huge asset to our team.

We couldn’t be happier to receive this certificate and would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to review The Windmill Bar and Bistro. We have a fantastic team here working under the guidance of Sally Abrahams and it is brilliant to have all of our hard work recognised” says Julie Simmons, Bar and Restaurant Manager at The Windmill Bar and Bistro.

WHAT'S ON AT THE WINDMILL BAR & BISTRO SEPTEMBER 2017 Weekly Events • •

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

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Saturday Night Live Entertainment

Fran Alexandra, Saturday 2nd September, from 9.00pm, free entry Ben Kempton, Saturday 9th September, from 9.00pm, free entry Justin Daish, Saturday 16th September, from 9.00pm, free entry Tony Bee, Saturday 23rd September, from 9.00pm, free entry Chris Woodchuck, Saturday 30th September, from 9.00pm, free entry

Ticket Events this September:

School’s Out Murder Mystery Night with welcome drinks and 3 course meal, Friday 8th September, from 7.00pm, tickets £29.50 Bavarian Night, Oompah and Bratwurst and Beer! Authentic German Food and live 12 piece Oompah Band with Caller, Friday 29th September, from 7.00pm, tickets on sale now

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Orchestral Play Day

On Saturday 7th October West Mendip Orchestra will be holding an orchestral play day. West Mendip Orchestra are inviting ALL instrumentalists in Weston-super-Mare and surrounding area to come and join us in playing Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, a work by local composer, Nicki Sisman, and an orchestral arrangement of Piazzola Tangos

by Gerry Browne at Churchill Academy & 6th Form, Churchill Green, Churchill, BS25 5QN. It’s a great opportunity to come and play in an informal setting and enjoy making some great music. We welcome all ages and we look forward to meeting you. The session starts (baton down) at 10am and finishes at 5pm.

Please email chair@west-mendip-orchestra. org.uk to register your interest, or call Jolanta on 07540 580824 to find out more. There is a small charge of £10 to cover expenses, payable in advance. Please contact Jolanta to apply for concessions.

Those Boots were made for Walking Do you like walking distances of between 6 and 10 miles? If, like me, you would like company when walking, but don't want to join large groups like The Ramblers Association, then please contact me Allan Rayner of Brent Knoll on 07833921334.

Soup and Sing

All-Sorts Community Choir will be singing at a ‘Soup and Sing’ on Thursday 12th October from 7pm – 9pm at the East Brent Village Hall. Have a great light-hearted fun evening singing a variety of music with us. £5 admission fee, which includes a large cup of soup and a roll. Remember to bring your own drinks. If you would like to prepare for the event and get those vocal chords working, come and join us at our rehearsals from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St. Mary’s Church, East Brent from the 14th September.

Burnham and Highbridge Band Sunday 24th September 2017

The Burnham and Highbridge Band bring you a Box of Delights. This September concert offers the old and the new, and travels around the world and back again, with a varied programme of foot-tappers, swing and nostalgia. Under the baton of the very enthusiastic Gavin John, they aim to delight your late-summer evening with their return to the Princess Theatre after a successful summer programme. Doors and bar open at 7pm and the concert begins at 7.45pm. Tickets (£7 and £6 concessions) from the Princess Theatre Box Office (01278 784464) or online: princesstheatreandartscentre.co.uk

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LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z MOBILITY

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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

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