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From the editor With autumn almost upon us, it is hard to believe where this year has gone. The events throughout the summer have been enjoyed by many and there is still plenty on the horizon. It does not seem long ago that the food festival was busy serving up many delights in Victoria Street; if you missed the last event then make time for the September event on the last weekend - it promises to raise the temperature – more information in this month’s edition. We have also been the topic of a film project as part of Theatre Mélange ECHO BURNHAM, culminating in a performance at the Princess Theatre (tickets available now). This edition also contains information about volunteering opportunities, creative up-cycling and events being organised by many of our local groups and societies. Please forward any editorial to me before 11th September for October’s edition, and enjoy this month’s!

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ECHO BURNHAM - Portrait of a Coastal Town What’s special about Burnham-on-Sea? Following sell-out performances in Minehead (2010) and Watchet (2012), ECHO has arrived in Burnham-on-Sea, chosen as the third destination for the ECHO voyage along the Somerset coast. Produced in association with the Princess Theatre, using film, sound and live performance, ECHO BURNHAM is a colourful portrait of the town as seen through the eyes of the people who live here. For the past eight months, a film unit from ECHO has been working in the town, recording the distinctive sights and sounds, as well as individual stories capturing what is valued about Burnham past, present and

importantly, the aspirations for its future.

This journey of discovery will culminate in a performance that will take place at the Princess Theatre from the 26th - 28th September. ECHO BURNHAM - Portrait of a Coastal Town will feature filmed real-life stories, the rich heritage and unique landscape of the area, accompanied by a compelling soundtrack. This is an original production by the “inspirational” Theatre Mélange. The company has gained a national reputation for exciting and unusual events that tour the UK and abroad. Tickets are available from the Princess Theatre box office 01278 784464 or www.theprincesstheatre.co.uk.

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RSPCA Funday and Fete The RSPCA will be hosting their Funday and Fete on Sunday 22nd between midday and 4pm at Brent Knoll Animal Centre, Brent Road, Brent Knoll, TA9 4BL. There will be lots of fun and attractions for everyone, including tours of the centre, children’s animal themed fancy dress, an animal themed photographic competition, face painting, Avon Owls, Lovely Llamas, Obedience and Agility displays, with the usual refreshments on offer. Further details can be obtained from any of our shops of the Animal Centre on 01278 782671 www.rspcanorthsomerset.org.uk Registered Charity No. 205284.

Our Big Birthdays - Charity Event Two local women, Joanna and Suzie, have both had life-saving bone marrow transplants in the past two years. To celebrate their birthdays and to help raise funds and awareness for the charities that have helped them during their journeys, a special day’s event has been organised. On Saturday 19th October between 2.30pm and 5pm, there will be crafts and cakes to buy, with performances from choirs and singers to enjoy. There should also be children’s activities such as balloon modelling, lucky dip and face-painting. This is a free event, but we are hoping for donations on the door for the charities. In the evening there are two local bands playing – Six Machine and The Ginger Hitlas. Tickets cost £5 and will give you chance to boogie on down. The venue for the day’s events is The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre in Burnham. The charities are Anthony Nolan, Leukaemia and Lymphoma research and the adult support unit of the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Bristol Children’s Hospital, where both were treated. Donations of cakes for us to sell on the day or raffle prizes, would be appreciated. Please call or e-mail Joanna Burridge-Clayton on joannaburridgeclayton@yahoo.co.uk or 780130 if you have any queries.

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Burnham-on-Sea Food & Drink Festival - Saturday 28 Sept Once again, the Victoria Quarter of Burnham-on-Sea will be full of the best food and drink from across Somerset when the festival returns on Saturday 28th September.

The festival spreads over five indoor venues and the large outdoor market on Victoria Street, making a great day out whatever the weather. There will be over 70 stallholders from across Somerset, all offering tastings, samples and opportunities to hear the stories behind the products. Also on show at the KDS Demo Stage (Baptist Church) will be top chefs sharing their skills and techniques (including The Somerset Curry Club, Andre’s Bistro (Wells) and local chef Madeline Francis). The fantastic free to enter competitions are back too – ‘The Great Burnham Bake Off’, sponsored by Positive Wealth Creation, ‘The Great Burnham Brew Off’ and ‘The Great Burnham Burn Off’ - a chilli eating competition hosted by our good friends The Clifton Chilli Club.

‘The Great Burnham Bake Off’ will have three categories: ‘Cake, Any Cake’ (open to home and professional bakers) and home baker only classes for Bread and Pie (Savoury). We are very pleased to have award-winning pie maker Mervyn Watling of Wessex Pantry assisting with the judging. ‘Bake Off’ is in the Somerset Skills & Learning Centre.

‘The Great Burnham Brew Off’ will be searching for the best home brew ale – just bring a bottle of your top tipple along to the Princess Theatre to be in with a chance of being crowned Champion Brewer.

‘The Great Burnham Burn Off’ will see competitors will go head-to-head to decide who can stand the heat and be awarded the chilli-eating champion’s trophy. See this competition live on Victoria Street at 3.30pm The festival offers a great opportunity to try something new; there is certainly something for everyone, with food as varied as Caribbean jerk chicken, deep south style pulled pork, wood fired pizza and more traditional pies, ales and cheese. Entry to the festival is FREE and venues open at 9am and include Somerset Skills & Learning, Baptist Church, Princess Theatre and Methodist Church.

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Apex Park Playday 2014 Needs You! Were you one of the near-6000 visitors who came to this year’s Apex Park Playday?

Rumoured to be one of the largest in the country, Apex Park Playday 2013 was a huge success and allowed parents to have a day-off from spending their hard-earned dosh to keep the kids entertained. This year’s activities included a climbing wall, zorbs, bouncy castles and slides, tai chi and a petting zoo amongst many others- over 50 activities in total! The event is not just about the activities though, Playday also allows families to spend quality time together having a picnic and exploring one of Sedgemoor’s Green Flag award-winning parks.

The organising committee rely on obtaining grants and sponsorship to run the event, and unless funding sources can be found Playday may not be able to continue into 2014. Sedgemoor District Council and the Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group help out financially towards the event, as well as it being sponsored by the Children’s Centres in North Sedgemoor, Taunton and Brock House, the Somerset Play Forum, Community Games and Somerset County Council. Playday 2013 was also supported by the Bridgwater Lions, Admiral Blake and Burnham Masonic Lodges.

However, as we all know money is tight and these sources are fully stretched. This is where you come in! Playday 2014 could be a great opportunity to promote your business to the huge number of visitors, through sponsorship. If your business would be able to provide sponsorship towards Playday 2014, or if you would be able to volunteer your time to help out, please contact organiser Rosie Pike via 07867967087 or rosiepike47@gmail.com.

It is because of the hard work and effort of the Playday committee and volunteers, Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group and Sedgemoor District Council Parks and Clean Surroundings staff that every Playday is such a roaring success for all visitors, whatever their age. Thank you to all the visitors who donated at this year’s event to support Playday 2014.

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Burnham and Highbridge Band After much-enjoyed performances in their Burnham-on-Sea 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 29th September at 7.45pm. Tickets may be purchased at the door. At our exit polls, audience members have 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 but who is obtaining results, which, a couple of years ago, we could only dream of. At the price of £6 (£5 for concessions), it has to be excellent value for an evening out.”

Poppy Appeal Remembrance Day and the Two Minute Silence have been observed since the end of the First World War, but their relevance remains undiminished. When we bow our heads in reflection, we remember those who fought for our freedom during the two World Wars. But we also mourn and honour those who have lost their lives in more recent conflicts. Today, with troops on duty in Afghanistan and other trouble spots around the world, Remembrance, and this two minute tribute are as important as ever. Each year the

nation expresses its unequivocal support for The Royal British Legion's work through the Poppy Appeal. The poppy is the symbol of Remembrance. Poppy Collectors appear in late October so everyone can make a donation and wear their poppy for Remembrance. We have found a group of volunteers prepared to act as Poppy Appeal Organisers BUT we still need to recruit for collections in the supermarkets. If you would like to get involved and can give your time please telephone Sue Meads on 01278 792021 / 07519278255.

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New Players Required Burnham Junior Rugby Club’s new season starts on Sunday 1st September at 10am. Teams from under 7s to under 16s train and play matches on a Sunday morning at the BASC ground in Stoddens Road from 10am - 12pm. Some of the older age groups train on an evening during the week. Why not come along and give rugby a try in a fun, family friendly and safe environment? The club have qualified RFU coaches and some current 1st and 2nd team players running the coaching sessions with the boys and girls. The playing pitches and clubhouse facilities are some of the best in Somerset. Junior Vice Chairman Russell Dyson said, “New players are always welcome at the club whether they have played rugby before or are returning to the game. The club needs new players across all the age groups from under 7s up to the under 16s . Rugby is a great game to play that can involve players of differing abilities and size, and at Burnham we adhere to the RFU’s values for Junior Rugby which are Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline & Sportsmanship. The senior club is running three sides this coming season, so a healthy junior section is really important to feed players into the senior sides when they are old enough. Matches are played against local teams from all across Somerset."

For more details contact Paul Mills on 07737 267985 or Russell Dyson on 07779 539976 or see the website - just click on the link for the junior section www.burnhamonsearfc.org.

Carnival Queen 2013 The Pageant to choose Carnival Queen 2013 will be held on the evening of Friday 6th September, at the ‘Show Bar’ in the entertainment complex of Burnham Holiday Village.

The event will take place from 7pm, with entertainment by dancers of the Lucy Gunter Dance School and a tribute act in the style of Katy Perry, promising to be a pleasurable evening. Tickets are free of charge and can be applied for through the contact details listed below.

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to answer questions about their stated hobbies and interests. With some awareness of their community, knowledge and understanding of the district in which they live, the Carnival Queen will be chosen as an ambassador for the Carnival as well as the precincts of Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea. For ticket requests and further enquiries please contact: Linda Bullimore – 07528 345194 lindabullimore@btinternet.com Annalee New – annaleenew@yahoo.co.uk Carrie-Anne New – 07703548884 carrieanne. new@gmail.com

Independent Retailer of the Month Competition The winner of the recent Independent Retailer of the Month is Miss Cerys Thomas of Berrow who is almost 14 years old. Mrs Garish from Bristol picked out the winning entry from the correct answers in the box. The prize of £470 shopping vouchers was presented on Saturday 10th August. The vouchers are made up of the pledges by Independent Traders whose shop signs were used for the competition. The following list compiles the correct 12

answers and special mention to them from the competition organisers to say thank you for their generous pledges and enthusiasm for the Independent Retailer Month (July).

Answers and Traders are as follows: Abingdon Street: Off Your Head Barbers; Nick Tolley Photographer Pier Street: Bos Hair Colour Specialists High Street: Inspirations; Burnham-on-Sea Goldsmiths; Homehardware & DIY; MI

Games; Tickle Your Taste Buds; G.W. Hurley; Sweet Shack; Meyrick Opticians; Caboodle; Bessie’s Sweet Shoppe; Fone House; Sentiments; Pr College Street: A.O.B. (Any Other Business) Regent Street’s floral option: Rosemary’s Florist Victoria Street: The Crafty Tea Cup; Grandma’s Attic; Burnham Printing and Stationers; Seabreeze; Bos Interiors; Waves and Shades

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Highbridge Furniture Limited (HFL) HFL is busy up-cycling and making good, various donated furniture items for resale at low prices to anyone on low income or benefits, students and pensioners included.

There is a yearly membership of £2 and proof of benefits or income required upon registering. All our donated bedding, curtains towels etc are washed and ironed; all other household goods are washed or cleaned before going on sale. Our electricals and white goods all have 28 day guarantees and are

safety tested before going on sale. Donations of goods welcome - we can do full or part house clearances, prior notice required. Free collection of larger items or from those who are housebound. 01278 786482, 20-24 Morland Road, Highbridge TA9 3BB. We will soon be opening our new Community Area, which is an informal setting with vintage styling within the shop, where anyone can drop in for a cuppa and chat. Highbridge Residents Association also operate from here and can

help with networking, i.e. who/ what to contact for various advice such as council, adult/ child help and support or help with form filling. This is a free service that HRA offer. Finally HFL would like to express their thanks to Knightstone Housing for their support, Keepmoat (working with Homes In Sedgemoor) for the kind donation of paint, and everyone who volunteers in the shop, for the great job they are doing - everyone is a volunteer (even the managers).

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Repeat Warning of scams and Faster Internet speeds for those who cannot yet get Fibre I had hoped that more people had seen my previous warnings regarding the cold calling scam, but unfortunately the last month has seen a huge increase in the number of people falling for the “Cold Call IT Scam”. We are being notified of at least 2-3 calls for help per day about this issue. The Retired and the elderly seem to be the main target for this scam. Please let your parents, grand-parents, friends and neighbours know that if anybody unfamiliar calls advising the user that there is a serious problem with their computer, not to enter into any dialogue and simply say “No thank you” and put the phone down. The fraudulent callers seem to be very convincing at letting you know your computer has a fault. One local customer was told that if she paid “Five Ninety Nine” they would clean her computer and make it work better, she promptly let them access her computer remotely via a legitimate tool called “Log Me In” and then they proceeded to charge her Visa card. Later when the customer had checked her bank account, she realised that they had taken nearly six hundred pounds, not five pounds and ninety nine pence! As she had paid on her debit card she felt there was little she could do as such cards carry less protection. We would still advise you contact your bank/Insurance company and advise them that fraud had been committed, in the hope that they can assist.

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Burnham Doll's House Group News Work on the group's latest project - a hotel - is almost complete.

Members have undertaken the design, decoration and furnishing of a room which will be assembled to form the hotel. The finished project will

be displayed in the window of Material Needs from Monday 23rd September to Saturday 5th October, by kind permission of Mr and Mrs J Edwards, to whom the group are extremely grateful. We are keen to welcome new members experience is not necessary. We

meet at Highbridge Community Hall on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 7pm - 9pm. If you are interested, please come along to one of our meetings or, for more information contact Barbara (01278 691264) or Brenda (01278 787125).

Bubbling Springs Tai Chi & Qigong For Health and Harmony Classes resume week beginning 9th September. From 'first steps' to advanced training, please contact Cheryl to discuss the most suitable class. Call 01278 781544 or 07840 350334, email bubblingsprings@hotmail.com or visit www.bubblingsprings.org.uk.

Meet the Artist Every week on Saturdays between 10am – 3pm, have the opportunity to meet the week’s new artist. This will offer our customers the chance to gain personal information regarding the inspiration, technique and practice of each exhibiting artist or group. The visual arts team will be requesting the company of every exhibitor to the venue in the hope of making this a weekly

event for our patrons. With regular activities taking place at the Princess Theatre & Arts Centre, contact directly for more information.

Arts Lounge opening times: Monday – Saturday 10am – 3pm; Box Office - 01278 784464; Art Centre Office - 01278 793099; Visual Arts, Neil 07814 769092.

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Glastonbury comes to Burnham!

The W.I. meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month, except in December when we meet one week earlier. The September meeting will be on Tuesday 24th September at the Community Centre, Berrow Road (next to the swimming pool). There is plenty of parking and we meet on the ground floor so there are no stairs to worry about. The meetings start at 2pm prompt and last for two hours. Every month we have an interesting speaker, and this month our

speaker is Michael Eavis from Worthy Farm in Pilton - home of the Glastonbury Festival.

Everyone is invited to come along - we even welcome men as visitors! We have to make a small charge to cover our costs of hiring the room etc. but we keep it as low as possible at a mere £3, which includes light refreshments. For more information please contact Brenda Adams (President) on 01278 781771 or take a look at our website on www.burnhamwi.btck.co.uk

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Being able to see is something that can easily be taken for granted, but when someone starts to lose their sight the results can be devastating. People who have often led extremely interesting and independent lives, can suddenly find that the simplest tasks such as writing a cheque or going out for a walk, impossible to do. Somerset Sight has a County-wide Volunteer Visitor Service, matching up local volunteers with people who are visually impaired, offering them regular company and support. You need no particular skills to be a volunteer visitor, other than a little time to give and a willingness to help someone local to you who needs friendship and company. Visits can be flexible around your daily life - one hour per week or two hours per fortnight is all it takes, which is not a lot of time, but knowing that a regular person is visiting can make a huge difference to someone who is feeling isolated by their sight loss. Support in working as a volunteer is available, and expenses can be claimed. Our volunteers say that they enjoy visiting, as much as the people they go to see! If you have a little time to spare please contact Claire Packwood, Volunteer Co-ordinator on 01643 708382.

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Affordable Art Exhibition and Workshops The Somerset Art Group will be holding an exhibition on Saturday 21st September and Sunday 22nd September at The Bay Centre, Cassis Close, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1NN. The centre will be open from 10.30am to 4pm.

The Somerset Art Group will be holding an exhibition of paintings in a range of media such as watercolour, acrylic, ink and mixed media.

Each artist brings their own individual style to modern and traditional subjects with the emphasis on colour, light and

originality. Many pieces are available for purchase and can be reserved by contacting us.

There will be a range of prints and cards also available. In keeping with last year we have continued to keep our art work affordable, with prices ranging from £10 to £150. Admission is free, and there is ample free parking and disabled access/facilities. We will also be running two watercolour workshops, and further details can be found on our website www.somersetartgroup.co.uk or by calling Adeena Thomas on 01278 788557.

Workshop One – Creating Texture Adding texture can lift a flat uninteresting painting to

a new level, giving it depth, tonal range and colour variety.

In this workshop you will take a simple picture of a group of keys and learn how to use different techniques and media to enhance and bring out the beautiful colours that can be found in rust.

Workshop Two – Creating Beautiful Glowing Watercolour This workshop will cover the fast and exciting technique of mingling watercolours to achieve glowing rich colours.

During the session you will take simple drawings of flowers and learn how to use your watercolour paints to make your paintings dance with light and vibrancy.

Burnham Area Evening Flower Club The Burnham Area Evening Flower Club recommences after the summer break on Monday 16th September in St. Andrew’s Church Hall at 7.30pm. There will be a demonstration by Sue Neale from Ilfracombe. Guests welcome.

Bar & food available £2.00 per person entry (children 14 – 16 - £1.00, children under 14 - free) - max. 6 per team – Phone Carol on 01278-782744 or Lynn on 01278-793968 to book your table.

Popular event, booking advisable.

This event is organised by Berrow Community Association’s Entertainments Team and all proceeds will go towards the upkeep of Berrow Village Hall.

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Come and Meet New Musical Director Come and join The Burnham & Highbridge Choral Society on Thursday 5th September and meet our newly appointed Musical Director, Nicholas Bromilow. We meet at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church hall, College Street, Burnham-on-Sea. This would be an ideal and exciting time to join the choir; Nicholas Bromilow has come with plenty of fresh ideas and is looking forward to taking us into a new era. We’re a friendly and relaxed group of people who like singing various types of music. We do sing serious pieces of music, but laugh a lot whilst learning it.

Our programme for Christmas is: Handel’s Messiah (five choruses), Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, also music from Rutter, Berlioz plus some traditional Christmas Carols. We’re a mixed choir, so ladies and gentlemen are welcome, as are all ages. Male voices - Tenors, Baritones and Basses, are especially welcome. If you’re not sure which you are, don’t worry we’ll help. Just 'seize the day' and go for it; there are no auditions. Reading music is an advantage, but if it is not one of your skills, there is plenty of help on hand. There is no excuse because the first three weeks are FREE, so you can try before you buy. Now what have you got to lose? For more information contact Mr. Bev Hearn on 01934 732041, visit us on our Facebook page or email our Secretary jane.lee36@btinternet.com.

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

The regular monthly club sessions continue on Friday 27th September, presenting the local band Bob Reynolds New Society Jazz. The venue is at our usual BD Jazz Club at Laburnum House Hotel; playing times are 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 01278 794709 or Diane on 01278 788070. We look forward to seeing you at one of our future regular club sessions or additional special events. BD Jazz Club is a non-profit making organisation that aims to preserve and promote New Orleans/ Traditional Jazz.

Donations Provide Accessibility to Local Bowling Club Don Bridges, Chairman of Burnham Bowling Club and President of The Somerset Bowling Association, welcomes Terry Davison back to bowling. Terry, a member of Burnham Bowling Club for 43 years, has been incapacitated from bowling for the past three years. The club’s newly-acquired disabled-person’s bowls buggy has enabled Terry to play again. The buggy has also been used a number of times by other club members and visitors alike. The buggy, purposely designed for use on bowling-greens, enables bowling from the seat itself should the need be. Costing £3000, it was obtained primarily by a donation from Viridor Credits Environmental Company, and a second substantial donation from Somerset Community Foundation - donations for which the club is extremely grateful. The club is still welcoming new members, whether disabled or not. Although the outdoor season finishes for the season on 22nd September, don’t let that put you off - try the free coaching sessions without committing to becoming a member and get a head start on next season should you then decide to join. Also, consider passing the winter months away by joining the indoor section which does not require becoming a full outdoor member. For details of outdoor membership contact the Men's Secretary, Alan Lane (01278 792508) or the Ladies' Secretary, Joan Hazelton (01278 792410). For indoor bowling, contact the Indoor Secretary, June Bridges (01278 781706). To try those free outdoor coaching sessions contact Ellis Davies (01278 760544) for details.

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Somerset Art Weeks Festival comes to Burnham-on-Sea Saturday 21st September - 6th October HaBAs are number 3 in the guide which you can find in local libraries and art galleries.

Our opening times are 10am to 5pm daily at 112 Berrow Road, TA8 2PG. Come to this lovely venue for a warm welcome and see a wonderful mixture of new and exciting work by Sue and Clive Hammond Lovatt, Cora Stock and Margaret Micklewright.

See Clive's innovative carvings, driftwood constructions and a huge bull made in willow; Cora's new ceramic sculptures, plates, drawings and fine printmaking; Margaret’s evocative paintings of landscapes and horses in acrylic ink; and Sue's colourful paintings and analytical drawings. Much of the work has been inspired by the Reactions Project involving reactions between musicians, dancers and artists; the Reactions Project Exhibition & Concert will also be held on the 31st August at the Burnham Community Centre in Berrow Road next to the swimming pool.

The Somerset Art Weeks involves exciting artist-led projects, events and exhibitions, collaboration with the National Garden Scheme to form garden trails, with exhibitions at Barrington Court and The Walled Gardens of Cannington, with the aim to encourage experimentation and a sense of adventure, and to support artists in their work.

Somerset Art Weeks brochures and information about other local venues can be obtained from the Princess Theatre & Art Centre, Somerset Skills & Learning, the Library in Princess Street, the Sea Breeze gallery opposite the Cinema, the Post office, the Tourist Information Centre, and the SAW website at www.somersetartworks.org.uk For more information about our exhibition contact Sue Hammond Lovatt - 01278 788830, Cora - 01278 785144 or visit www.brentviewstudio.wordpress.com

Prize Bingo Starting on Saturday 14th September at the Community Hall, Highbridge is the popular prize bingo.

Doors open at 7pm with the first game commencing at 7.30pm. During the evening there will be refreshments and a raffle. Proceeds will be going to the decorating fund for the community Hall.

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Advice from Sedgemoor Citizens’ Advice Bureau This is the latest of a series of articles in which an experienced adviser from Sedgemoor Citizens’ Advice Bureau offers readers guidance on matters that are of concern.

To avoid these dangers, check out the FRAUD ON THE INTERNET privacy policy of any company you deal with, The internet is a very convenient place in which ensuring that your details won’t be sent to to communicate and to do business. However, other companies. Be careful in your choice of as with all business and communications password. Don’t use whole words. Choose a centres, there is always a risk of fraud. There are combination of letters and numbers. many different examples but we have chosen to If you think you have become the victim of highlight Identity Fraud. Firstly, ensure that your identity fraud, report the matter to the police. computer has an up-to-date security system that Once you have done this, a warning will be will help to protect it and you against viruses placed on your credit reference record so that a and other malicious applications. Some security lender will check with you before granting credit. packages are free. If you suspect that an email, For more about identity theft, go to the Home or something on a website, is a con, you are Office website: www.identi tytheft.org.uk probably right. Similarly, if something seems too Further, detailed advice can also be obtained good to be true, it probably is. by visiting one of Sedgemoor CAB’s drop-in sessions at: IDENTITY FRAUD • Burnham-on-Sea Methodist Church, College St. Burnham-on-Sea. (Tuesdays, Identity fraud is when someone steals your 9.30am - 12.30pm). personal details to con you out of money. It can • Hope Baptist Church, Church St., happen when you are not using the internet, Highbridge. (Thursdays, 9.30am for example, if you lose your passport or your 12.30pm). driving licence. But, if you aren’t careful with your personal details when you go on-line, you could • The Lions, West Quay, Bridgwater. (MondayFriday 10am – 1pm; Saturdays 10am – become the victim of identity fraud. For example, 12pm). a fraudster could buy goods using your credit • Cheddar Baptist Church, Lower North St., card details, or use your address and bank Cheddar. (Mondays, 9.30am - 12.30pm). details to borrow money.

The CAB offers advice that is free, independent, confidential and impartial.

Highbridge Dreamscheme This scheme is still going strong and we are looking for helpers so that we can do more activities with the children. We

would also like to take on more children. If you are aged 18 years or over and would like to help out for a couple of hours over the holidays throughout the year or the odd weekend,

then get in touch with me on trishhart1954@yahoo.co.uk.

Also if there are any children aged between 7-14 who would like to join us please also get in touch.

Burnham Dreamscheme Scoop Awards at the Horticultural Show The Dreamscheme community garden at the Bay Centre being tended by the children and local volunteers, soon started to present crops. Having harvested potatoes and cooked for one of the groups that meet at the Bay Centre, the volunteers entered the Horticultural Show. The carrots and spring onions achieved 1st and 3rd in the matching pairs in the novice class, and 3rd for the single flower head. Everyone is thrilled at the recognition for this new project and look forward to entering again next year. If any young people are interested in joining the Dreamscheme or volunteering visit www.burnham-dreamscheme.org.uk

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SEPTEMBER Work in the Garden The Flower Garden

Vegetables

Keep flower beds tidy by removing exhausted annuals and cutting down withered perennials.

Use the hoe as much as possible to keep down weeds.

Remove any seed pods and dead flower heads to prolong flowering.

Potatoes should be lifted when the haulms die down. Store the tubers away carefully in sacks or boxes and keep them in a dark place and away from frost.

New herbaceous borders should be prepared this month by digging deeply and incorporating plenty of manure.

Prepare new rose beds for planting in November.

Lift Gladioli that have finished flowering. Tie in bunches and hang up in a shed to dry.

This is the month to make new lawns from seed.

Clear off crops as they finish.

Keep leeks well watered.

Lift and store beetroot and carrots in sand for winter use.

Keep runner beans watered and picked. If seed is allowed to mature, further growth and the production of beans will stop.

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 16 September, David Usher will be talking about the Care and Maintenance of Trees and Shrubs (please bring along a cutting). All welcome. Members of the Society free, visitors £1.

Burnham District Pantomime Society News The Annual General Meeting is being held on Friday 6th September at the Princess Theatre and Arts centre at 7.30pm. At the meeting, subscriptions will be due, electing the new committee (a re-election as there were no new nominations) so as our constitution stands the existing committee have offered to continue. One of our most valued long serving members Barbara Neill, membership officer is presently in Weston General Hospital - we wish her a speedy recovery. Thank you - Mo Cooper Chairperson.BDPS.

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New Season Commences for the Coastline Singers The Coastline Singers begin the new season on 3rd September. Join us for rehearsals on Tuesdays between 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall, West Huntspill. There will be lots of

music, old and new. No experience necessary, just the joy of singing. For more information contact 01278 784184 or email Mary.lawrence@lineone.net

Autumn Concert in Mark Church - 'The Palm Court' The Weston Light Orchestra will be making its annual return to Mark Church on Saturday 5th October.

The Orchestra`s selection of music is “light classical”. The concert will start at 7.30pm and tickets are £6 (including programme and refreshments) and are available on the door. Accompanied children are admitted free. The Orchestra`s Conductor is Christopher Manners and the Accompanist is Richard Lennox.

Bat Hunt in Brent Knoll On the evening of Tuesday 24th September, the Berrow Conservation Group invites you on a tour around the village of Brent Knoll hunting for bats. The group will be meeting outside Brent Knoll Parish Hall at 6.30pm for a

7pm start, accompanied by Ged Keele of the Somerset Wildlife Trust, who will help identify the sights and sounds of these interesting flying mammals. It may be an idea to bring a torch with you, and a small donation of £1 would be appreciated for our group's funds.

The East Huntspill Garden Club The Garden Club meet on Thursday 19th September at the Church Hall, East Huntspill, from 7.30pm. The speaker is Mr Les Cloutman on 'Woodlands' among other things! Everyone is welcome; members £1 and visitors £1.50. There will be a raffle and refreshments. If you would like more information, contact Club Secretary Kay Bennett on 01278 789678.

Safe, caring homes wanted for: Jenny & Jasper - Beautiful 10 mth old siblings have been in our care for a long time. Quiet home without children is sought. They are very friendly once over their initial shyness.

Boysie - an absolutely delightful and very friendly, mature male who sadly lost his home when his owners were no longer able to care for him.

Desperate for a quiet home and the attention and fuss he will insist upon.

ALSO AVAILABLE Candy - Very friendly, beautiful white and black female Abbi - Affectionate and playful Izzy - Black and White and very affectionate Poppy - Friendly and affectionate, long-haired female Benny & Bernie - Friendly and playful kittens

All our cats are vaccinated, neutered, blood-tested and microchiped.

Reg Charity 203644 (England and Wales) and SC037711 (Scotland)

Homes desperately needed on smallholdings or Stables for out of work mousers.

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Axbridge Restaurant with Rooms to Join Exciting New Fundraising Initiative for Cats Protection Lying at the foot of the Mendip Hills, The Oak House Restaurant with Rooms [www. theoakhousesomerset. com] boasts a selection of comfortable and wellappointed rooms, all of which have been furnished to a high standard and offered at competitive rates. The Grade II listed building also boasts a restaurant where the food is sourced from top quality season’s ingredients, featuring a high proportion of local, fresh and organic products. The Oak House is the first establishment to join a new fundraising initiative called ‘Make A Reservation for Feline Preservation’ launched by the Weston-super-Mare & District branch of Cats Protection. The Oak House will relay to some of their paying

guests that a £1 from their stay will be donated back to the Charity to help them continue making a difference to the lives of so many unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens.

Oak House Director Hannah Brown said, “As an avid cat lover I am thrilled to support my local branch of Cats Protection. The branch is run by volunteers who find loving homes for around 100 unwanted cats and kittens every year. Furthermore they neuter in the region of 600 cats per year to prevent unwanted litters from being born and becoming the abandoned cats of tomorrow.”

Cat Protection’s Regional Fundraising Manager Lynette Preston said, “We are really grateful that the Oak House has decided to join our new

initiative to help raise vital funds for Cats Protection. On average it can cost the branch £200 to neuter, microchip, vaccinate, care for and re-home just one cat. This figure can be higher if the cat requires veterinary treatment. With an everincreasing demand we really appreciate their support.

To make a reservation at The Oak House please telephone: 01934 732444. If you are a proprietor of a hotel, bed & breakfast or guesthouse in the North Somerset area and would like to find out more about joining the initiative, then please contact Regional Fundraising Manager Lynette Preston on 01934 524956 or email friendsofweston@live.co.uk.

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Vintage Train Show by the Hornby Railway Collectors' Association Bristol & Weston Group The show is being held at The King Alfred School (B Block) on Saturday 2nd November 10am - 4 pm.

Admission is £3 and accompanied children £2. Ample free parking and the venue is wheelchairfriendly. The displays will include electric and clockwork layouts in Gauge 0 featuring Hornby and other makes; Hornby-Dublo 2-rail and 3-rail layouts in operation. Trade stands for new and secondhand goods in both gauges. Refreshments will be available. For further information contact George Moon on 01278 789031 or Graham Roberts on 01275 857526.

Family History Society Our local meetings are held at St. John's Church hall and are proving interesting to people keen to find out more about their ancestors. On Thursday 5 September our speaker is Sue Burne whose talk is titled ‘From Ag Lab to Royalty’. The hall will be open from 7.15pm; the talk will start at 7.45pm. There is an opportunity to raise research queries.

The Somerset and Dorset FH Society will be holding its annual Open Day and AGM at the

Oaktree Park, Highbridge on Saturday 21st September. We will be entertained by three leading speakers whose subjects are the future of family history, how we used to live in 1851 and a local 17th century character. There will also be stands from other history societies. It starts at 10am and finishes at 4.30pm.

Non-members are welcome and can make a donation if they wish to attend. For further information please contact chris_deane101@yahoo.co.uk

The Huntspill Art Group The Art Group meets every other Wednesday afternoon in the Village Hall, East Huntspill. Doors open at 1.30pm on 11 September, 25 September, 9 October and so forth. The cost is £3.50 per session including refreshments and use of club materials. Call Kay Bennett on 01278 789678 before attending.

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■ Extra sockets, lights etc

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■ Electrical alterations

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DUVETS WASHED & DRIED £12.00 Any Size or £20.00 For Two. Includes Collection & Delivery

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Tel: 01278784495 Mob: 07833770568 Plumbers

E.A.Smith

PLUmBiNG & hEAtiNG

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

01278 256843

07824 818863 ethan.29390@yahoo.co.uk

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Property maintenance

P.H.

Decorating • carpentry HanDyman service for all your household needs

Plumbing , Heating & Gas Engineer 9 Atlantic Cresent , Burnham on Sea , Somerset , TA8 1NF All plumbing work undertaken from ballvalves to Complete bathroom refitting including tilling.

Boiler Servicing Landlord certificates Gas safety checks Installation , replacement & service of Boilers Gas Cookers Gas Fires Gas Water Heaters.

L.P.G CPA 1 flue gas analysis 22 years experience , fully qualified Gas safe registered £5 million public liability Credit , Debit cards accepted

No job too small

For a FREE estimate Call FJ Hales on:

tel :01278 788247 mob:07939 664538 email: fjhales@talktalk.net

ROofers

( 5% Surcharge )

For A Free Quote

Call Paul Harper on 07583 084786 01278 781788

Removals Plumbing and Heating

NO VAT!!!

A&S removals

Plumbing and Heating All Domestic Plumbing & Heating free estimates • free advice REMOVALS Local and Long Distance Boiler Repairs &Plumbing Spares and Heating Central Heating & Bathroom Installation BUDGET REMOVALS From £80 Steve Conway Caravan Specialists Mobile 07856 776531 REMOVALS At short notice Drains & Blockages Steve Conway Mobile 07856 776531 HOUSE CLEARANCE Including single items No Call Out Charge Steve Conway Mobile 07856 776531 Free Quotation Call Steve the Plumber on 07856 776531

call now on 01278 781330 07967 209692

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Local Business A – Z security alarms

Tiling Specialists

P. Deakin

HI HI-- TECH WIRELESS BURGLAR ALARMS 

For a free survey and quote call

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01749 670250

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If triggered, the alarm will ring your mobile The lowest prices and over 3 months –interest free!

KO-securing Somerset for 20 years

Floor & Wall Tiler FREE Quotations Call now on: 07913 571479 / 01278 773691 Tree Surgeons

www.kosecurity.co.uk

Television Aerials

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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

Turf Supplier

LAWN TURF SUPPLIER Established 1963

Turf supplied & laid if required Town & Country Service

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

Window cleaners

PCS window cleaning

FAMILY BUSINESS • LOCAL &RELIABLE

for your FREE quote call vic on:

07787 168253

See-View Window Cleaning Domestic & commercial

conservatories, roofs, Gutters and Fascias static and touring caravan cleaning specialist Gutter Vacuum system local, very reliable and Fully insured call lee on:

01278 782996 or 07766604200

www.see-viewcleaningservices.co.uk

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