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Burnham Dreamscheme After a very successful summer programme which saw the young members of the Burnham Dreamscheme hand out safety leaflets, maintain the community garden at the Bay Centre and other community tasks, they were rewarded with activities including football training, craft activities, puppet theatre creation with Kevin the Kite, and the big trip to Crealy. The summer was enjoyed by a group of young people, but we are keen to increase the membership. If you are aged between 7 and 14 years old and interested in helping in your community and being rewarded
with points (which in turn form treats), then get in touch. We offer an after school club on a Monday between 3.30pm and 5.30pm during term time at the Bay Centre, where volunteers are available to discuss how the programme works. During the October Half Term (on the Wednesday and Thursday), there will be organised activities taking place. If you are interested in joining, or are an adult who is interested in volunteering, contact John Alexander on 07961049868 for more information. The Dreamscheme is a national organisation; visit www.dreamscheme.org.uk for more information on local groups.
How to Drug Proof your Kids ® Commencing on Thursday 10th October between 7pm-9pm at Churchfield School, Highbridge, will be six free sessions for parents of children aged between 8–14 years, focussing on the important role parents and carers play in reducing the risk of harmful alcohol and drug use. Talking with your children about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse isn't everyone's idea of fun, especially if they are at that age when parents aren't 'cool'. This autumn, Highbridge & Burnham Youth Project will be running a training course to help adults approach this difficult topic in a constructive way. The sessions look at practical parenting strategies and aim to provide parents and carers with a 'toolkit' of useful methods, building better relationships and trust between adults and their children. You will receive a handbook and all sessions are free. Places are limited, so for more information or to register for a place go to www.hbyp.co.uk, email: admin@hbyp.co.uk or telephone Sarah Taylor: 07866 458169.
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Friends of Burnham Hospital The annual Musical Fundraising Night featuring The King Alfred Concert Band and The Tone Valley Jazz Band, takes place on Saturday 19th October
7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm). The event is being held at The Oaktree Arena, Highbridge and the tickets will be £10 each to include a basket meal.
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The BD Jazz Club The BD Jazz Club is the local Burnham area Traditional/New Orleans Jazz Club. The Club usually meets on the last Friday of every month for regular club sessions at Laburnum House Lodge Hotel in Sloway Lane, West Huntspill, which is situated a short distance down the A38 from Highbridge (turn right opposite the Crossways Inn into Church Road and follow the signs). This month there are two exiting sessions for jazz lovers. On Friday 18th October we welcome Chris Pearce’s Frenchmen Street Band. Chris has been a regular on the Bristol and South West scene for many years and a regular on the Jazz Festival’s circuit - definitely not to be missed! This session will take place at Pawlett Pavilion. Playing times are from 8pm to 11pm. Admission £10. On Friday 25th October, the regular monthly club session continues when we welcome back from Devon, The City Steam Jazz Band. I have been told that their name arose from the old City Steam Laundry Box they carried band equipment in when they first formed many years ago. They play happy jazz in the New Orleans style and are guaranteed to entertain. The venue is at our usual BD Jazz Club at Laburnum House Hotel, with playing times from 8pm to 11pm. Admission £3. Find the full programme of events on the BD Jazz club page of www.newsocietyjazz.co.uk. For further information please contact Bob on 01278 794709 or Diane on 01278 788070. BD Jazz Club is a non-profit making organisation that aims to preserve and promote New Orleans/Traditional Jazz.
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About Jazzercise We are very excited that a new Jazzercise class will be starting at Berrow Village Hall on Tuesday 1st October at 7pm. Use this FREE offer to try your first class! Bring a friend, a mat, hand weights and water! Remember Jazzercise caters for students from all levels of fitness, so whether you haven’t been to an exercise class for years, or run marathons for fun, every individual can work at their own level and get fit whilst having fun! Your instructor, Deborah Hart, is a qualified Jazzercise instructor and will help you to get the most from your workout, effectively and safely. Come along and have a great time.
Class Timetable Mon 7pm Highbridge Community Hall - Jazzercise Low Impact Tues 7.15pm Highbridge Community Hall - Jazzercise Bodysculpting Tues 7pm Berrow Village Hall - Jazzercise Regular (new class) Wed 7pm St Andrews Church Hall, Burnham on Sea - Jazzercise Regular Thurs 7pm East Huntspill Village Hall - Jazzercise Regular For more info call: Patsy Pannifer on 07786 852646, Carolyn Holt on 07789 217995 or Deborah Hart on 07974 420280. For everything else you want to know about Jazzercise go to: www.jazzercise.com
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Fancy Singing Songs from the Shows Have you ever thought about joining a local singing group? Then why not come and join us at Burnham-on-Song - a local choir which meets at the Community Centre every Tuesday at 7.30pm until 9pm. There is a £2.50 charge per session to cover costs. We sing show/film songs and take part in local festivals and events. All welcome
Christmas Market There will be a Christmas Market on Sunday 27th October between 12 and 3pm at Berrow Village Hall. There will be a variety of stalls selling a range of goods, so beat the rush and buy your Christmas presents early. Refreshments will be available, including full English breakfast,
sausage and bacon baps, cakes, tea, coffee and hot chocolate. The event is being organised by Berrow Community Association Entertainments Team and all proceeds will go to the upkeep of the Berrow Village Hall.
The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship The next meeting of the C.S.R.F. will be held on Tuesday 22nd October from 10.30am at the Burnham Area Youth Centre, Cassis Close off Burnham Road. All ex-Civil Servants are welcome to attend.
East Huntspill Garden Club The East Huntspill Garden Club Annual General Meeting and supper is on
Friday 18th October at The Basonbridge Inn. Those interested in attending and enjoying an evening with the
members of the garden club and the show committee, please telephone Kay on 01278 789678.
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Halloween at the Walled Gardens of Cannington Wednesday 30 & Thursday 31 October 2013, 10am – 3pm The Walled Gardens of Cannington are set within the walls of an old medieval Priory, which was first established in about 1138 by the De Courcy family. Over the years many local stories have survived concerning ghostly visitations by nuns in Cannington Court, and indeed staff and students at the Gardens, past and present have anecdotes to tell of sightings! The Walled Gardens were officially opened by HRH the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward in 2009, and have classic and contemporary features, a botanical glasshouse and two smaller gardens within the walls which are areas of real tranquillity. They really are a beautiful treasure, and there is also a plant sales area and gift shop which you don’t need entry to the Gardens to visit. And now that Autumn is upon us, the tea rooms are also not to be missed! If you dare to enter the Gardens during Halloween season, there will be plenty to see – with a pumpkin trail and carving available for children. Join us for some children's activities during this half term week. Tickets purchased in advance are only £4 per child (£5 on the day), and include a drink, Halloween biscuit, pumpkin trail, and pumpkin*. Other activities include face painting and craft model painting (small charges apply). Adults gain free entry to the Gardens when accompanying a child under 16. One free adult entry per child. To buy your tickets, visit the website or contact the Gardens on 01278 655042 or walledgardens@bridgwater.ac.uk www.canningtonwalledgardens.co.uk *While stocks last. Alternative gift will be given if pumpkins run out.
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Apex Park The Friends of Apex Park are pleased to be able to offer portable games equipment to be used on the family Diamond Jubilee Field at the park. Groups are invited to play croquet, clock golf, boules, chess or draughts. Due respect to other people and property is expected and neither Sedgemoor District Council nor the Friends of Apex Park can be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any person or property. There is also a fixed table tennis table off the car park. Bats/balls are available from the park office for hire or purchase or you are welcome to bring your own at any time. The park office is open most Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons but equipment can be made available with prior notice - by email ohbejoyfyl2003@yahoo.co.uk Workshops for recycling projects will be held at the office - to include games, headbands, cards, notepads etc. Come along and bring your ideas on 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th October, 3.30pm - 5pm.
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Carnival - 4th November The Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Carnival is being held a week earlier than in the past. This is due to a very poor collection in 2012 which resulted in less money being donated to local charities and more fund raising by our Committee in order to be able to stage this year’s Carnival. We hope we will benefit by being the second Carnival both in the collection and with the weather! Volunteers are needed as usual (collectors and marshals). We are particularly anxious to enlist local charities to help collect. A very attractive financial package is being offered to charities who can assist with the collection on the night. Please contact Annalee on annaleenew@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 079686 09272 if you are interested in earning money for your charity. We would also welcome new members to our committee. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at The Ritz Social Club from 7.30pm. We hope our spectators have a wonderful evening and donate generously in order to help the charities and ensure we have a Carnival in the future. We have some spectacular entries this year and look forward to entertaining you all.
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Watchfield Village Hall Wednesday Bingo and Raffle on 9th and 23rd October; eyes down at 7.30pm. 18 years and over only. In addition to the Wednesday Bingo is the Prize Bingo and Raffle on Friday 18th October, where all ages are welcome, including children. For more information contact D Robinson on 01278 794823. Watchfield
will also be hosting the Harvest Supper for the residents of Watchfield, Southwick and Edithmead at the Village Hall on Saturday 12th October at 7.30pm. The tickets are ÂŁ12.50 per person and includes supper and raffle ticket. Booking in advance is essential, with tickets being available from R Cotton on 01278 785595.
Somerset Ramblers Have fun, get fit and enjoy the countryside with Sedgemoor Ramblers. The group have been very active during the summer months, enjoying some lovely walks and social events, and have made the most of the beautiful weather. Our popular Summer Outing this year took us to Dorset where we had a choice of three walks, all with stunning views of the coast. Our Summer Lunch, following a
short walk in the morning, was another enjoyable sociable event, held on one of our hottest days. A group of nine spent a 10-day holiday in July walking in the French Alps, and another walking holiday has been arranged, to Madeira in September. Sadly, the summer evening walks (and pub meals afterwards) have now finished. Our main walking day is Sunday, but the popular shorter Saturday afternoon walks will continue and it is hoped there will be more arranged
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for the next programme. Our autumn programme is well underway and our walk leaders have arranged some excellent walks for us to enjoy as winter approaches and the days become shorter. If you enjoy walking, come and join us. Sedgemoor Ramblers is a local group within Ramblers, and new walkers are always welcome. For more details, ring 01278 784190 or visit our new website www. sedgemoorramblers.co.uk.
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Burnham Community Church On Sunday 6th October at 6pm at the 'Oasis Cafe' in the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre, there will be live music, your favourite poems and wisdom. There will be snacks and coffee with a conscience. There is free admission to this event. For more information telephone 01278 781818.
Children back to school. Now what? Now that the children are back at school, this is the perfect time to get yourself back into education with an adult education class from Somerset Skills & Learning. Research shows that getting yourself involved in a new course has many benefits to your overall lifestyle and career development. Not all courses require you to sit an exam or produce a portfolio; Somerset Skills & Learning have a range of courses you can do to gain a qualification, or to just do
something for yourself that you are interested in. Rosie from Burnham told us: “When the children all started school, I had some time on my hands, so I signed up for Spanish classes. I had been good at Spanish at school, but life had got so busy, I hadn’t done it as an adult. Once my children started school though, I found I had the time. The tutor was so friendly, and in no time at all, my Spanish skills were coming back to me. I also made some good friends, and the extra
confidence it gave me was really useful as well.” If you want to get on like Rosie, Spanish classes start on Tuesday afternoons if you want to pick up a qualification, or Tuesday evening for the leisure class. It’s also running Monday evenings in Cheddar. The new brochure from Somerset Skills & Learning is available now and lists all the courses available in your area. Visit www.learnsomerset.co.uk to download a copy, or pop into your local library or centre.
'Scrumpy Sax' to Appear at Burnham and Highbridge Band Concert After a much acclaimed successful performance at the end of August in their Burnham-onSea Princess Hall season of summer concerts, the Burnham and Highbridge Band is busy in preparation for the next in the series, which takes place on Sunday 27th October at 7.45pm. Guest performance this year comes again from the ‘Scrumpy Saxophone Quartet’, whom the audience will be delighted to hear once more. The
Quartet comprises four members of the Yeovil Concert Band. They perform several short pieces during the band's concert and have recently played at several charity and fundraising events in the Taunton and Yeovil area. One audience member remarked that this is now a much more exciting band, whose selection of music and quality of performance gets better with each outing. Band secretary Ken Henton said: “This is due to a growing commitment from members not only to rehearse well but also to apply an analytical approach to their playing which identifies where musicality
can be improved. We are grateful for the efforts of David Fisher our Musical Director who demands hard work from the band and who is now obtaining results, which, a number of years ago, we could only dream of. His rapport with the audience, along with his excellent selection of music in a more modern and popular style, leads to a relaxed and enjoyable concert, ideal for a Sunday evening’s listening. At the price of £6 (£5 for concessions), it has to be excellent value for an evening out.” Tickets may be bought from Princess Box Office or purchased at the door.
The Huntspill Art Group The Arts Group meet every other Wednesday afternoon in the East Huntspill Village hall. Doors open at 1.30pm to set up. There are some materials available, including mount board and framing/ cutting tools. There is a charge of £3.50 per session to cover costs. Due to limited tables (each person has a table) please telephone Kay on 01278 789678 or Brian on 01278 760759. October sessions: 9th and 23rd October. 12
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Once Upon a Time in Burnham - The Railway Comes to Town It has already been said that the years around 1860 were pivotal in the development of Burnham and Highbridge. Much of the history of shipping in the two towns is inexorably linked to the history of the railways. Initially the SCR only terminated at Highbridge, having substantially, followed the line of the by then defunct Highbridge to Glastonbury Canal. At the time, passengers and goods would either be transferred to the Bristol to Exeter railway for onward transportation to Bristol and the north or to south Wales or to Taunton and beyond into the south west peninsula. Those bound for Burnham had the option of hiring a fly (a small horse-drawn carriage) or walking the couple of miles along Sandyway (Burnham Road). When the railway arrived, Burnham was ready; there was no shortage of boarding houses and small and inexpensive hotels and inns. George Reed, a local entrepreneur and benefactor who was a major shareholder in the Tidal Harbour Company, built and opened the Reeds Arms and the Pier Hotel to accommodate visitors of all classes (the Pier being somewhat
more down market than its neighbour, and was aimed at the less well to do visitors). When passengers alighted at Burnham and emerged onto the forecourt which between them covered the land at the seaward end of Marine Drive, between the bistro and the top of Abingdon Street and headed for the sea, they were greeted with a message written on the wall of the Pier Hotel that proclaimed ‘RAILWAY REFRESHMENT ROOMS GOOD STABLIN BILLIARDS’, in letters a couple of feet high. After 150 years it is still legible. The station, track and goods yard covered all the land along Marine Drive past the car park to a point near the Catholic Church. The station building and platform, much loved by the late Sir John Betjeman were slightly less than 100 metres overall in length. At the far end of the platform was a small signal box with three or four levers, which has been restored and can now be seen at the museum at Washford Station. The last man to operate that box was Jock Kirckbright. Thanks to Bob Thomas, author and local historian for supplying this snapshot into the town’s history.
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Linking Computers to Mobile Phones to Provide an Internet Connection As some of you know, I don’t run a computer shop, but have a mobile computer business that visits people at their home or business in the Burnham area. On occasions, an Internet connection is required where one is not available, such as when parked on the side of the road, or at a property where the broadband is not working. I sometimes find myself ordering parts or replying to e-mails when I’m “out and about”. One interesting facilility that many modern mobile phones provide is called “tethering”. Simply, this allows the connection of a computer to the Internet via the mobile phone. In the past, many people purchased a “dongle” which connects to the mobile networks, but requires its own SIM card and therefore either a contract or pay as you go facility. If you like to take your laptop with you when away from home or work, it would be worth checking your phone to see if this facility is available before buying a “dongle”, as often you can connect to the Internet through a laptop without any additional charge from your mobile phone network. It is always worth a call to the mobile network to check firstly if your phone supports this feature, and if so are there any charges, or limits. As long as when connected you stay away from streaming video such as You Tube or BBC iplayer, the costs for e-mailing and browsing the web are minimal. This can also apply when abroad, as recently the European Union has forced the mobile companies to reduce their charges substantially. For example, I recently visited Spain and used my iPhone to connect to my laptop. One day, I sent and received about 20 e-mails and surfed about 30 web pages all for a total price of £3 – a daily charge allowing up to 30megabytes of Internet usage. A few years ago, this would have cost tens, if not hundreds of pounds!! Neil Buzzard, Computer Problem Solutions Ltd. Tel: 07973 536299 or sales@e-cps.co.uk
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Celebrating Somerset Artists Somerset Art Weeks 2013, a county-wide celebration of the huge variety and quality of contemporary and traditional visual art that can be found within Somerset, will take place between Saturday 21st September and Sunday 6th October. Bringing art to everyone, the initiative will feature hundreds of local artists and makers showcasing their work in many venues. Local artists in the Burnham-on-Sea area will be exhibiting their work from home or other locations. Tim Smith will be exhibiting his work with Jaya Masters, Louise Pendry and Sarah Philpott. (SAW Guide Venue 2/WS Ref: www.
somersetartworks.org.uk). All are warmly welcome. Work at Tim's home will include local scenes and afar, impressionism and studies in the natural world, as well as portraits. Entry to the exhibition is free and anyone is welcome to browse. Those who wish to buy will find a modest price range of individualistic and local work, even gift ideas that are just that little bit different - from local crafts, calendars, cards and prints to the “all important” unique originals. Tim says: “Art is something that has interested me all my life. Today my disciplines include oils, watercolours, pastels, acrylics, gouache, pen and ink, and more. I love to be versatile, but my style includes focusing on beauty that might otherwise be overlooked, looking beyond the
obvious! Art can be calming and peaceful, but it can also be arresting and exciting.” Visit www. timsmithlighthouseart.net to see Tim’s work, but there's nothing like seeing art in person! Opening times excluding Mondays are daily 11am - 6pm and Sundays 2pm - 6pm at: 47 Rosewood Avenue, Burnhamon-Sea, Somerset TA8 1HF. There are three additional local artist venues (212 Burnham Road, 112 Berrow Road & SS&L in Princess Street); make a day of it - art can be fun for all the family! For more details obtain a free SAW Guide available from the library and tourist information centre, or www. somersetartworks.org.uk.
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W.I. Meeting in October The International Red Cross movement started with the Red Crescent Movement in 1863, so this year is the 150th anniversary of these organisations. To recognise this event our speaker this month is Paul Morgan from the British Red Cross; he is the Community Legacy Manager for the Wales & Western area. If you would like to find out more about the work the Red Cross does or what the W.I. is all about, then come along to our meeting on Tuesday 22nd October at 2pm in the Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea. We welcome all to our meetings and the cost if you are not a member of the W.I. is £3. For more information about the W.I. please contact Brenda Adams (President) on 01278 781771 or go to www.burnhanwi.btck.co.uk.
River Brue Footpath, Highbridge The River Brue Footpath provides a pleasant route for pedestrians and cyclists along the north side of the River Brue in Highbridge. Work on the next stage was planned for early September, with construction of the path from Alexander Court to Station Walk. This will complete the section from Highbridge railway station to the town centre. The path crosses the course of the former River Brue on a shallow embankment.
The riverside of the embankment will be faced with a stone protection layer and coir matting to encourage vegetation growth. The scheme was designed to meet Environment Agency specification with respect to flood protection. The work is expected to take about four weeks. The scheme is mostly funded by contributions from developers of adjoining properties with a small input by Sedgemoor District Council. The scheme was designed by Sustrans and the works will be carried out on behalf of Sedgemoor District Council by Larry Walker Groundworks.
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Budget Consultation - Your Budget, Your Say - Make it Count Sedgemoor District Council wants residents to have their say on how Sedgemoor District Council should spend its proportion of the Council Tax. Sedgemoor District Council continues to work within a very tight budget and will be reviewing its services to make sure that every penny is spent wisely. SDC gets approximately 9p in the £ from each pound paid in council tax, the other 91p being split between Somerset County Council, the Police, Fire and Rescue services and Parish/ Town councils. Sedgemoor has been carrying out an annual budget consultation exercise for several years, in order to ensure the views of the public are considered when making decisions
regarding budgets and priorities. Sedgemoor has been successful with Budget Consultation in previous years, but is looking to sustain that success and improve further in order to give as large and wide a group as possible the opportunity to participate and have their say. The budget consultation exercise is carried out by SDC staff. The budget consultation exercise involves 5,000 questionnaires being sent out to a random sample of Sedgemoor residents. The questionnaire will also be available to complete online at the following web address: http://www. sedgemoor.gov.uk/budgetconsultation . The consultation period will run until October 25th 2013. For further information or to request a questionnaire please call 0845 408 2540.
Local Wine Circle Open Evening Amateur Wine Circle are hosting an open evening on Tuesday 8th October from 7.45pm. Everyone is welcome to come along. There will be a demonstration on how to make wine, plus tasting; please bring a glass. The event is being held at the Community Centre on the Berrow Road. It is very interesting, plus we have different talks each month, and days out. For more information please ring 783652.
Poppy Appeal Owing to the tremendous response for volunteers, the local Poppy Appeal will be launched on the 26th October and run until Monday 11th November. During this time there will be a launch display outside Larkins; Poppy tins and boxes in the local shops, supermarkets, High Street and for the first time, we will have a Poppy float in the Carnival. There will also be a 40s style dance where you can dance or sing along to 40s, 50s and 60s music while receiving refreshments provided by the WI. Tickets will be available from the BiaRS and RBL Victoria Street, Poppy stations in the supermarkets, or by telephoning 01278 792021 or 0751 927 8255. We also need volunteers to "sign up" for supermarket slots. The "sign up" forms will be on display in the RBL Victoria Street on a Thursday and Friday morning. Many thanks for your support, and with your generosity let’s hope to make this year a successful Appeal. Sue Meads
Burnham Bowling Club The 2013 outdoor season may have come to an end, but don't let that stop you; you can get a head start for 2014 by joining the indoor section. If you are thinking of taking up a new hobby or just want to keep active, you will find bowling a friendly sport that could fulfil your needs. It is also a pleasant way of passing the winter months. For details of indoor membership, including coaching, contact June Bridges (781706). For information on general membership contact the Men's Secretary, Alan Lane (792508) or the Ladies' Secretary, Anne Richards (782890).
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Windows Carers Group and Sunlight Mental Health Library If you care for someone with mental health problems and need help or support, then come along to The Bay Centre, Cassis Close, Burnhamon-Sea. We meet every Tuesday evening between 7pm - 9pm. Please pop in for a friendly cup of tea or coffee and a chat. Also available is
the Sunlight Mental Health Library. If you would like to borrow any books on all aspects of mental health, the library at the Bay Centre is available any Tuesday morning between 10am – 12 noon. All books can be borrowed free of charge.
Holiday Season! A local holiday to Bournemouth on January 16th for five days is being organised for local people. This not-for-profit opportunity organises trips and holidays for those wishing to benefit from group booking discounts without the hassle. Local pickups are available. For more information contact Mrs Anderson on 783652.
Volunteer for BIBIC Somerset children’s charity bibic is looking for volunteers in Burnham-on-Sea to become outdoor fundraising collectors for a supermarket collection in Burnhamon-Sea on 10th December. Bibic Volunteer Outdoor Fundraising Collectors will support the bibic community fundraising team and be required to attend collections out in their local communities at supermarkets, DIY stores, garden centres, shopping centres, town centres, high streets, and arts and sporting venues. Collectors have to be flexible and within reason be available to collect from the public in tins or buckets on weekdays or weekends, working either a
morning or afternoon session. They will be supervised by either a member of the bibic fundraising staff or a bibic Volunteer Collections Co-ordinator. Prospective volunteers should be warm and friendly, be good team members and have good people/communication skills. They should be presentable and keen to represent bibic out in the community. References, a DBS check and the signing of a confidentially statement will be required if the applicant is successful. An application form can be downloaded from www.bibic.org.uk/ opportunities/volunteers or please contact Tom Foy or Barbara Curtis on 01278 684060 or email volunteering@bibic.org.uk to request a hard copy.
Strictly comes to Burnham-on-Sea The Princess Theatre played host to a great social dance night last Friday, care of Somerset Skills & Learning Dance Tutor Joan Jay. Thirty-seven people put on their best dancing shoes and danced the night away to a glorious mix of ballroom and sequence dancing to promote the new Sequence Dance class in Highbridge and Ballroom Dance classes starting in North Petherton. The dance classes are open to everyone, and there are beginner and improver sessions, so it doesn’t matter what your experience is, there is a class for you. “With Strictly Ballroom starting again, this was a great event for everyone to brush off the cobwebs and get back on the dance floor.” Joan told us. “If Strictly Ballroom has inspired you, then you have the opportunity to learn some of the moves yourself every week.” For a great night out, meeting like-minded people, getting gentle exercise and having a laugh dancing, sign up to the dance classes now. You can come with a partner or on your own, and you can be matched up, so no excuses! For more details on the Sequence and Ballroom Dancing classes, call 0845 688 0488, or view the brochure online at www.learnsomerset.co.uk.
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Friends of Marine Cove Are you interested in volunteering with Sedgemoor District Council as part of the Friends of Marine Cove? Volunteering opportunities include gardening, maintenance, events and activities in the garden. We are looking to encourage new volunteers over the winter months ready for 2014. If you would like more information visit www.marinecove.org.uk or email Jacqueline.strong@sedgemoor. gov.uk. No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm to be involved in this Heritage Lottery Funded project.
Vintage Train Show by the Hornby Railway Collectors' Association Bristol & Weston Group There is ample free parking and goods in both gauges. Good The show is the venue is wheelchair-friendly. quality refreshments available to be held at at modest prices. For further The King Alfred Electric and clockwork layouts information please contact School (B Block) in Gauge 0 featuring Hornby George Moon on 01278 789031 on Saturday 2nd and other makes; Hornbyor Graham Roberts on 01275 Dublo 2-rail and 3-rail layouts November, 10am - 4pm. The 857526. admission will be £3 for adults, in operation. Trade stands for new and second-hand and accompanied children £2.
Autumn Concert in Mark Church The “Palm Court” Sound of the Weston Light Orchestra will be making its annual return to Mark Church on Saturday 5th October. The concert will start at 7.30pm. The Orchestra’s selection of music is “light classical”, tickets will be available on the door for £6 to include programme and refreshments. Accompanied children are admitted free. The Orchestra’s Conductor is Christopher Manners and the Accompanist is Richard Lennox. Kitchen image supplied by Dream Doors Customer
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Rotary Heritage Tractor Run 2013 The Rotary Club of Burnhamon-Sea Heritage Tractor Run to Lands End, started from Pier Street Burnhamon-Sea at 9am on Thursday 22nd August, with three Ferguson tractors heading off to Lands End, to raise funds for the Air Ambulance Trusts of Dorset and Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall, and to raise
awareness of Rotary. Rotary Organiser Ashley Edwards said: “We have already raised £1,600 and have received pledges for a further £3,500. We are looking forward to our 500 mile drive to Lands End, via Barnstable and Newquay. Our return journey will be via Falmouth and along the south coast to Weymouth, returning to Burnham-on-Sea on Wednesday 28th August.” He added: “The funds raised will be used to support the three Air Ambulance Trusts
covering Dorset and Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall.” The tractors reached Barnstaple on Thursday evening, Newquay on Friday and arrived at Land’s End on Saturday, returning to Falmouth by the evening. Sunday night was spent at Dartmouth, Monday at Exmouth, and Tuesday’s overnight stop was scheduled to be at Weymouth, returning thence to Burnham to arrive at around 5pm.
Social Dance Evening With the long winter nights ahead, why not come and enjoy Sunday evenings at the Ritz Social Club, Victoria Street between 8pm and 10.30pm. You will be able to experience a happy, friendly evening dancing to lovely music, for the small sum of £2.35. There is a mixture of social sequence and ballroom dancing – anyone who may be hesitant about trying social sequence need not worry, as all the existing dancers readily give help and support if needed. There is a licensed bar available, just come along or contact Liz and Maurice for more information on 01278 238 719.
Wear your Wellies for Wildlife this October Somerset schools, clubs, community groups and businesses are being asked to ‘Wear your Wellies for Wildlife’ throughout October and help raise money for local conservation. Somerset Wildlife Trust is encouraging as many people as possible to pay £1 and ‘Wear your Wellies’ for a day, afternoon or even an hour. All donations will be used to support the Trust’s work protecting some of the county’s best wildlife habitats and most precious species. Every donation counts but as an added incentive schools or groups that take part and raise £60 or more will receive free membership to Somerset Wildlife Trust for one year. Members receive a welcome pack filled with educational resources to help children explore and learn more about the natural world. “In addition to the fun, there is a serious environmental and educational message behind our Wear your Wellies for Wildlife campaign,” said Janet Keeble, Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Community and Outreach Manager. “Protecting local wildlife is the responsibility of us all and we can all do our bit to help ensure Somerset remains rich in wildlife.” For more information visit somersetwildlife.org/wyw or contact Janet on 01823 652439 or email Janet.keeble@somersetwildlife.org
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OCTOBER Work in the Garden The Flower Garden
There are two ways that you can now grow your plants:
The mixed flower border needs renovating every three years, and October is the best month to do the work. If you have a big mixed border then it may help if you do a third of it each year. Lift out every plant that you want to divide, taking care not to disturb the plants that do not require division. At the same time you may want to move some plants to the back of the border and some to the front. Some manure put on top of the soil will help feed the plants and also help retain moisture during dry weather.
• If you leave all the side shoots on you will end up with a big bushy plant with lots of small flowers.
Sow Sweet Peas this month for early flowering. I plant mine at the beginning of the month when the weather is still warm. When the plants have made four sets of leaves, pinch out the growing tip to encourage side shoots.
• Grow the strongest side shoot up a cane, taking all the other side shoots off. You will get fewer but larger flowers.
Vegetables Lift beetroot, carrots, onions and potatoes. Store carrots and beetroot in dry sand for winter use. Top dress asparagus beds with 6in of well-rotted manure. Asparagus foliage should be well ripened before it is cut down. Bring unripened tomatoes on stems indoors and hang up to ripen.
For more tips, why not join your local gardening group? For more tips why not join your local gardening group? 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. On Monday 21st October, Michael Smith will be advising us on how to look after our lawns. All welcome. Members of the Society free, visitors £1.
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West Huntspill Players The members of West Huntspill Players are rehearsing and preparing the stage set for the October production. The show will run for four nights from Wednesday 23rd October until Saturday 26th October. This performance promises to entertain the audience under the direction of Joe Toehill. The Francis Durbridge thriller ‘Suddenly at Home’ is filled with twists and turns, when the leading man Glen Howard decides to get rid of his wife for a number of reasons. He works out a complicated but fool proof plan using his wife’s previous lover, which relies on the co-operation of Sheila Wallace. All appears well until an unexpected arrival of a policeman. If you would like tickets contact Mary Parish on 01278 785651. If you have an interest in the performing arts either on stage or behind the scenes, then consider joining this popular long standing drama group. For more information contact Chairperson Jacqui Strong on 01278 780997.
A Celebration of the Arts On Saturday 5th October the Highbridge Festival Of The Arts presents a fundraising concert called "Celebration Of The Arts". It will be held at Highbridge Community Hall starting at 7.30pm. The concert will include an array of local talent which have previously performed at the local festival, which will include dance, music, choirs, poems and drama. The tickets will be £8 which will include refreshments. You can also bring your own drink and glass too. So please come and see this concert and support your local festival. For tickets contact Greg Fear on 01278 783045.
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Tennis Anyone? The Avenue Tennis Club will be running a new Adult Membership Scheme from 1st October, which as well as membership of the club up to March 2014, will include ten group lessons on either a Friday (6.30pm – 8pm) or Saturday (2pm – 3.30pm) for the cost of £75. For those with young children (aged 3 to 5), why not come along and try out the Tennis Tots sessions at 10am on a Saturday morning; nothing too difficult, with the session led by the Avenue’s Head Coach, Vinny Duddy, aimed at getting parents to do some tennis, coordination and balance skills with their children through fun games and play. The club have junior squad coaching every night of the week for under 8s (4.30pm – 5.30pm) and 8 to 10 year olds (5.30pm – 6.30pm). They run three Academy Squads where players are encouraged to do up to three lessons a week, which also include private one to ones – if this is of interest to you please contact the club on 01278 782758 – for more details please see coaching tab of the website – www.avenuetennis.com.
The BW Controls Ltd Red and Orange Tournament will take place on Sunday 20th October, from 11am and 1pm respectively; any children wishing to play should contact the office. A Green Ball Tournament will be held on Saturday 19th October from 4pm. The October Holiday Tennis Club will run from Monday 28th October till Friday 1st November from 9am till 4pm with qualified LTA coaches teaching tennis through fun games and drills. You can book any number of days you wish during the period to suit you; forms are available from the website www.avenuetennis.com or from the office.
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REMOVALS Local and Long Distance BUDGET REMOVALS From £80 REMOVALS At short notice HOUSE CLEARANCE Including single items
call now on 01278 781330 07967 209692 www.asexpress.co.uk • asexpresslimited@aol.com
Window cleaners
PCS window cleaning
FAMILY BUSINESS • LOCAL &RELIABLE
for your FREE quote call vic on:
07787 168253
Television Aerials
See-View Window Cleaning Domestic & commercial
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All types of TV aerials plus extra points Freesat, Sky and European/Motorised dishes Discreet and careful installations FREE call out and quotations Quality installations for over 21 years Please call DAVID FORD on either TEL: 01278 489182 MOBILE: 07740 946385
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01278 782996 or 07766604200
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