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Welcome and with several events that have formed part of the community for a number of years, especially the hospital fete on Bank Holiday Monday.

I have many memories of the fete as a child – with the bottle stall always being a favourite with visitors! Folk Fest and the Apex Fun Day are newer arrivals on our social calendar, both attracting large numbers of visitors to the town; a huge amount of thanks should be given to the organisers of these events and the time given, in many cases voluntarily. Make sure you take a moment to visit St. Andrew’s Church and tread the knitted labyrinth in the grounds – laid out as part of the 700 years celebration – this was something I became involved in and whilst never having created a labyrinth it was great fun to do! If you would like to promote your events in LocalReach, please let us have your editorial in good time. Enjoy!Editorial deadline for August issue is Friday 12th August.

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Cream Tea and Jazz in Marine Cove Visit the garden on Sunday 16th August and listen to the sound of Bob Reynolds New Society Jazz Band from 2pm until 4pm. Cream teas will be available to purchase in the garden throughout the afternoon. There will also be the chance to try your hand at some horticulture skills with Hortieducation on Thursday 20th August from 10am - 12 midday, or if the children are interested in Harry Potter, why not visit us for Wizard School between 11am – 1pm on Tuesday 25th August where they can make a wand, cast a spell and hunt down some frogs! For more information, email jacqueline.strong@sedgemoor.gov.uk.

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St. Andrew’s Church – Labyrinth The Labyrinth at St. Andrew’s Church is a temporary structure of knitted paths, made by members of the Burnham community and beyond. Its purpose is to mark the 700th anniversary of St. Andrew’s Church, to recollect previous generations, communities and forms of worship, and to gift the community of Burnham-on-Sea and beyond with an expression of love and spirituality that is accessible to all. The Labyrinth, a simple form, is a pattern with a purpose, a chance to take some time out from our busy lives, to leave schedules and stress behind as you walk the path. The Labyrinth is different from a maze which has dead ends; the labyrinth path always leads to the centre and back. As reaching the centre is assured, walking the Labyrinth is more about the journey than the destination, about being rather than doing. Owing to it being so personal, it is a spiritual practice that can be enjoyed by everyone of any age. The Labyrinth is a metaphor, the many turns reflecting our journey of life, involving changes of direction, transition, uncertainty, discovery and achievement. Every step however circuitous, however many turns, however distant it seems, takes us closer to the centre and true meaning of life. Labyrinths are found in many cultures dating back as much as 3500 years. In the Middle Ages when St. Andrew’s was first built, people who could not afford either the resources or the time to go on pilgrimage, may have walked the Labyrinth instead, maybe as a form of mini pilgrimage. As you walk, you may wish to address a specific intention, issue or concern. You may wish to pray for the world, or those you know of who are in need. You may wish to meditate on a specific word, phrase, prayer or scripture verse. Finally, walking the Labyrinth can be great fun, especially with children. It can remind us of the pleasure of exploration, the adventure of discovering new paths, and the joy of homecoming. In a way, walking the Labyrinth can be a form of celebration and joy, giving thanks for the spiritual life of Burnham-on-Sea in ages past, rejoicing in the vibrancy of life now and trusting in faith for the generations yet to come.

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Sedgemoor Playday Since 2001 a playday has run in conjunction with the National Playday, and for the past six years it has been run at Apex Park in Highbridge. It is organised by a committee of people who are interested in and have a passion for play. Numbers increase each year and 2013 saw over 6000 children attend the event. All children have to be accompanied by an adult. Activities are arranged for children aged 0 – 14yrs. The event is FREE. The committee have to rely on obtaining grants to run the day. Sedgemoor District Council is very much involved and we have received grants from County Councillors, Burnham and Highbridge Town Council and The Somerset Freemasons for funding this year. There is an opportunity on the day for those attending to make donations of cash to enable the Playday to run each year! If every child paid £1 we would definitely be able to ensure the Playday runs next year. This year the Playday is to be run on Wednesday 5th August at Apex Park 10am 3pm. There are over 45 activities which include climbing wall, archery, canoeing, fishing, Forest School, drumming, Man from Story Mountain, Action Pussycat, Zorbs, stories, arts and crafts, music and movement, circus skills, street dancing, Kingston Exotics, inflatables, magic, and rope building!

We have some additional activities this year that people are doing free of charge for the committee.

Various food outlets are booked or families are able to enjoy eating their own picnic lunches in the beautiful park area. If you haven’t been to the Playday before, do come along as it is a fantastic day!

If you feel able to help or if you wish to know more, please contact Rosie Pike on 07867 967087 or email her at rosiepike47@gmail.com.

Time for Tea Please join us on Saturday 8th August at the White Lodge – 36 Rectory Road, Burnham-on-Sea at 2.30pm. There will be delicious cream teas, homemade cakes, raffle, books, bric-a-brac and puzzles. The cost is £5 per head; we look forward to seeing you there – everyone welcome. Raising money for St. Margaret’s Hospice.

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Summer Break I.T. for the Terrified will be closed for our summer break from 18th July. We will reopen on Wednesday 2nd September. Open House sessions will be on 9th and 11th September; there will be more details in the next issue. Contact us on 01934 741751 or email itfortheterrified@btconnect.com or check out www.itfortheterrified.co.uk (we check messages regularly through the break). I.T. for the Terrified, The Old Cowshed, Station Road, Cheddar. BS27 3AG. (Next to the War Memorial - not the Market Cross).

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Fabric Fun Day Come and support Parkinson's UK whilst enjoying mini workshops and demonstrations of a variety of crafts including vintage embroidery, felt making, quilting, patchwork, knitting, doll making and spinning. There will also be a sales table and a cushion Tombola. Husqvarna Studios will be showing the latest embroidery and sewing machines. The event will take place on Saturday 5th September at the Catholic Church Hall, Highbridge Road, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1LL from 10am until 1.30pm. Admission is £3, with accompanied children free. The local Parkinson's Support Group meets on the second Monday of the month in the Catholic Church Hall from 2pm - 4pm. For further details, phone Ronnie Broadley on 01278 786266.

Charity Ball A charity ball is being organised at the Rookery Manor Hotel on the 16th October, reception 6.30pm / seated 7.30pm, carriages for 12.30am. Dress Code is: formal evening wear. Monies raised are for Somerset Unit for Radiotherapy Equipment (S.U.R.E); the unit is the Beacon Centre, Musgrove Hospital, Taunton. The evening is a Dinner / Dance, Live Music with the band: Pearl and the Diamond Geezers. Tickets are £30 per person. There will also be a tombola and auction during the course of the evening. For further details contact: 07795 173763 / 01278 780774.

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What can you do with dog poo?

Compost composition: garden waste, some foods, veggie pet bedding but no dog poo

By Nick Cater The leanest greenest person I know – keen Somerset waste reducer-reuserrecycler Kath Kelly, author of Square Meals for Tough Times and How I Lived a Year on Just a Pound a Day – once asked me a simple question: “Can you compost dog poo?” Given the sheer amount of waste that domestic animals produce – not just dogs but heavy cat litter trays, and all those rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs, a single simple solution would be a great help. True, vegetarian pets’ bedding and manure can be carefully home composted or – with a subscription from Sedgemoor District Council – added to your fortnightly garden waste collection (this does not include the waste output of micro-pigs or racing pigeons, or that weighty kitty litter).

Cats and dogs are a problem, because their faeces can contain parasites and disease organisms with significant human health risks, which can only be destroyed with sustained high temperatures that the typical compost bin will not achieve. So it must be a firm “no” to dog or cat poo composting.

For a sometimes hefty price, there are specialist ‘dog loos’ that break down the poo, while some have enough land to let animals sort themselves out, and others may mistakenly believe that a plastic bag hung from a tree during “walkies” is acceptable.

But most owners have a heavy carbon paw print from sending dog and cat poo to decay over decades and produce greenhouse gas pollution in landfill via their refuse bin at more than £100 a tonne. The most recent composition analysis found that 12% of the average Somerset refuse bin by weight was animal waste or non-organic pet litter. That was almost exactly the same weight as all plastics in the average bin, representing almost £1.5 million of the £12 million landfill bill council tax payers pay.

PS: Apart from discarded pet food, never put animal waste in your kerbside food container. For more on refuse, recycling and even dog poo, see www.somersetwaste.gov.uk.

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If you like singing, sing with us!

Have you ever enjoyed singing? You would enjoy singing with the Burnham & Highbridge Choral Society on a Thursday evening - we'll send you home smiling. We are known for being a really friendly group. While you are having a good sing, you will also be making new friends, your lungs will be getting a workout and they say that it's good for your blood pressure. What more could you ask for? There is always someone who will help you if you feel unsure of the music or what type of voice you have. We begin the season on 10th September. If you are interested, ring Bev Hearn on 01934 732041 or email jane.lee36@btinternet.com. You may also visit us at the Burnham Methodist Church hall on College Street at 7.20pm from 10th September. The first three weeks are free so there is no pressure to decide on the first night. There are no auditions, so come along and enjoy yourself.

Our Christmas concert is on Thursday 10th December at St. Andrew's Church, Burnham. Visit our Facebook page where you will also find some video clips of our past concerts: www.facebook.com/ BurnhamAndHighbridgeChoralSociety (you do not have to be a member of Facebook to do this).

Mudlarks Community Choir Having had a successful concert in July, the Mudlarks Community Choir are going on holiday until 9th September, when we start our new term. We plan to donate the proceeds of the concert to a representative of ‘In Charlie's Memory’, a charity chosen by members' votes. We remind readers that you are very welcome to come along on a Monday evening at 7pm in the Catholic Church Hall, Highbridge Road, to meet us, sing with us and see if you like the songs from all over the world that we love to sing. First ‘Taster’ evening is free; for more details, contact Peter on 01278 783176 or Mary on 01278 783848.

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Outdoor Adventure Summer Holiday Programme – 19th July to 4th September 2015 Hestercombe House, Taunton - Get the kids to Hestercombe this summer for some action-packed outdoor fun! From Ambush Paintball to Summer Survival to Military Mission, our holiday programme has something for everyone! Includes our ever popular Survival Overnight Camps – don’t miss this opportunity to sleep under the stars. Our adventure days run from 9.30am to 3.30pm and cost from £23 per child. Activities are for children from 8 to 18 years.

Download the full programme including timings and costs: htttp://www.1610.org.uk/media/ filebrowser/1610_hes_ad_pro_2015_web.pdf .For more info or to book, please contact Emma Massingham on 01823 410 126/236 or email emassingham@1610.org.uk.

St. Mary’s Church Fete, Berrow This year’s fete will take place on Saturday 29th August from 1pm until 4pm. There will be plenty to see and do including the Monarchs Gymnastic Display Team, Kung Fu Display, Magic Catherine, Rachel’s Ukelele Group and arts and crafts in the church. There will also be the traditional activities taking place at the fete including a barbeque and beer tent. Please come and have a great afternoon with us at this free event.

Annual Flower Show Burnham and District Horticultural Society will be holding its 47th Annual Show on Saturday 8th August at the community centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea. The show is open Saturday, 1pm to 6pm (presentation of awards 6.10pm). Free admittance.

Classes include Floral Art, Domestic, Handicrafts, Amateur Photography, Pot Plants, Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables. There are also junior classes for under 11s and 11 –16 year olds. For more information and details of how to enter an exhibit, contact Dave Bryant on 01278 788058.

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Friends of Burnham Hospital The Friends of Burnham-on-Sea War Memorial Hospital Annual Fete will take place on August Bank Holiday Monday from 11am in Manor Gardens, Burnham-on-Sea. There will be numerous events in the main arena during the day (watch the local press for further details), the usual stalls and games provided by other local charities, the Friends’ own bottle stall, a burger van and ice cream stall, and of course the usual tea tent for teas, coffees, soft drinks, and home-made cakes. In addition there will be a grand raffle – first prize £100 - all in all something for all the family! In the event of rain the event will be moved to the Baptist and Methodist Church halls in College Street. NB: Donations of good quality bottles for the bottle stall are always very welcome – drop them in to Burnham Medical Centre, Highbridge Medical Centre or Brent Area Medical Centre or the reception in the Outpatients department in the Hospital, from the beginning of August. Alternatively contact Chairman Tony Deahl on 01278 783121 or Vice-Chairman Bernard Spilsbury on 01278 75727 to arrange collection.

Quiz Night at the Highbridge Community Hall, Market Street, Highbridge on Saturday 12th September. Doors open 6.45pm for a 7.30pm start, entrance fee £10 for teams of four. Bring your own drinks; cheese and nibbles provided. Please ring Chairman Tony Deahl on 01278 783121, or Quizmaster Chris Williams on 01278 787274 to book a table for this popular event.

The Friends of the Hospital raise funds to provide equipment and facilities for both patients and staff – recent projects include the refurbishment of the courtyard garden for use by patients, and improvements to the staff room for our hard-working and much valued staff. For more information about the Friends of Burnham Hospital, please visit our website: www.friendsofburnhamhospital.org.

Jay Jerome Brent Knoll’s own talented artiste, Jay Jerome, will be performing at the Parish Hall on Saturday 29th August. Come along and enjoy an evening of songs by Elvis Presley, John Travolta and others. The fun starts at 7.30pm and tickets cost just £8 per person. Tickets are available from the Village Shop or Eddie Fuller on 01278 760308. Book early to avoid disappointment.

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Mobile Phone signal problems?

Do you get problems with your mobile phone signal at home? Quite often when visiting clients in Burnham, Highbridge and Berrow, they comment that phone signal is not good at home or work. Most of the main providers now are facilitating new ways of getting signal, other than via the traditional phone masts. Here is a list of the main providers and some alternative ways of getting a signal.

EE/T-mobile/Orange: The EE signal box connects to a broadband router and allows mobile phone users on EE/T-mobile/Orange to make calls via the Internet connection. These can be purchased directly from EE but I’ve seen them for around £100 on Ebay.

Also, on EE if you have any iphone 5/6 or Samsung Galaxy S5 or higher, or a Microsoft Lumia 640, you can now make calls via any Wifi network using their new Wi-Fi calling feature. See here for more info: http://ee.co.uk/ee-and-me/network/wifi-calling Vodafone: This is another device that connects to a broadband router and allows phone calls to be routed via the Internet. See here: http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-phone/accessories/ SKU75375-white o2: The o2 system is called a BoostBox although these seem to be quite hard to obtain unless you are on a business package.

I would recommend calling o2 customer services to see if they will sell you one.

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Crosses Penn play area benefits from new swing Sedgemoor District Council is delighted to announce that Crosses Penn play area, next to Manor Gardens in Burnham-on-Sea, has received an upgrade thanks to a new basket swing. The swing has been installed along with new wet pour safety surfacing which features a fun splash graphic.

Two of the four toddler swings will also shortly be replaced with junior seats, so there will be three varieties of swings available in the park for all ages of children to enjoy.

The upgrade, costing £5,545.00, has been funded by Sedgemoor District Council’s Parks budget. A Sedgemoor spokesperson said, “The basket swing is proving popular with children of all ages, as several children can have fun using it at the same time. Investment in play is very important to Sedgemoor District Council, children and young people benefit greatly from having a variety of play and sport facilities to explore with their peers, and such equipment helps to ensure they lead an active and creative lifestyle.”

Light Up the Lake – Marine Cove The second annual Light up the Lake event at Burnham-on-Sea will be held in Marine Cove on 11th August starting at 7pm. Light up the Lake is an opportunity to support Weston Hospicecare by lighting lanterns personalised with an individual dedication, as we remember loved ones. The lanterns will be placed alongside the beautiful Lily pond in Marine Cove, where a flower can also be floated to mark the life of loved ones. There will be live music and time for personal reflection.

Refreshments will be available to buy on the night, served and provided by Somewhere House Somerset. Any profits from refreshments will go to fund their ongoing work with people in recovery from addiction.

For further details telephone Rev. Sharon Eldergill on 07925 089698.

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British Red Cross launches new mobility aids collection service in Burnham-on-Sea The British Red Cross has launched a new collection service for people who need a mobility aid, such as a wheelchair or walking frame, to help them regain their independence after an illness or accident. The service is being run on a trial basis in the town following the closure of the Red Cross mobility aids shop there last year. The service will work on an appointment basis, with members of the public collecting their equipment from a care home in the esplanade area of the town.

Appointments can be arranged on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings between 10am and 1pm by calling The Red Cross on 01823 273746. Nick Greenhalgh, Red Cross mobility aids coordinator, says, “We closed the mobility aids centre in Burnham-on-Sea at the end of last year because the lease came to an end and the building was no longer fit for our purposes.

“At the time we appealed to local organisations to get in touch if they had a space we could use on an occasional basis to store equipment and hold appointments with members of the public, and a local care home has kindly obliged. The new location is in the esplanade area and has good parking. Our volunteers from the previous centre are back with us providing the service, so we’re really grateful to them for sticking with us.”

Items available to borrow include walking frames, wheelchairs, raised toilet seats and commodes and crutches. If people need a mobility aid outside the Burnham-on-Sea collection times, they can visit The Red Cross centres in Bridgwater and Taunton or arrange for items to be delivered for a small fee. To make an appointment to collect mobility aids in Burnham-on-Sea, or to book a delivery (for a small fee), call 01823 273746. There is no charge for borrowing items, but The Red Cross invites people to make a donation. To find out more about The Red Cross, please visit redcross.org.uk.

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New Pilates Class The Avenue Tennis Club located in The Grove, Burnham-on-Sea is keen to start Pilates from September (one class or more) and is inviting enquiries from qualified Pilates teachers who may be interested in starting such a class on either a Monday or Thursday. As an incentive, the club will offer the first four weeks rent free. Enquiries with outline details of experience and preferred day/time to be sent by email please, to Jane (sanders.p2@ sky.com). Members of the community interested in joining a new class should also register their interest by email to Jane (sanders.p2@ sky.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. We have two exiting sessions for jazz fans this month!

On Friday 21st August we present a BD Jazz Summer Special at Pawlett Pavilion, with The Golden Eagle Jazz Band making their first appearance in the West Country. They are a touring band with a great reputation and entertaining jazz – not to be missed! Playing times are from 8pm to 11pm, admission £10.

The regular monthly club sessions continue on Friday 28th August, presenting The Sussex Jazz Kings - regular and favourite visitors to the club. The venue is at our usual BD Jazz Club at Laburnum House Hotel; playing times are from 8pm to 11pm, admission £10.

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. 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.

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Sedgemoor Ramblers August heralds the start of our new autumn programme which will include Sunday, Saturday and evening walks. Sunday is our main walking day and these will include our longer more strenuous walks usually 10 to 12 miles. The Saturday 5 or 6 mile walks or our evening walks of 3 or 4 miles at a leisurely pace and often with a pub meal option at the end, are ideal for those who would like to experience the fun of walking with a friendly group but are unsure of their fitness or stamina; we are always supportive and welcome new walkers. We aim to provide walks to suit all abilities and offer a variety of scenery. Full details are available in our autumn programme which is available from Tourist Information Offices and on our website www.sedgemoorramblers.co.uk. Sedgemoor Ramblers is a local group within Ramblers. There is no need to join before walking with us – why not try us out a few times before deciding. We are a friendly and sociable group who share a love of the outdoors and we would be pleased to hear from you. For more details visit our website, find us on Facebook or speak to a human - Tina on 01278 783560 or Alan on 01278 773730, who will be happy to send you a programme and answer any queries.

Belles of Burnham If you are unable to meet during the day, then Belles of Burnham WI meet on the first Tuesday evening in the month at 7.30pm at The Avenue Tennis Club. With an interesting programming designed around our members, September we will see a chocolate demonstration and plans afoot for our Christmas Cocktail celebrations in December! The next meeting will be a social evening at the Tennis Club on Tuesday 11th August at 7.30pm; Sharon Stone will be inviting us to have a go at drumming, the bar will be open and visitors are encouraged to come along. Bring a plate of food as we are hosting an American Supper. Contact Jacqui.strong@hotmail.co.uk (President) for more information. The 2016 programme is being created, so if you have not thought about joining the WI before, why not give it a try as part of our 100 year celebrations.

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The Friends of the Community Centre Coffee Morning The next Friends of the Community Centre Coffee Morning will be held at the Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea on Saturday 1st August, 9.45am until 11.45am. There will be brica-brac, books, jigsaws, cards, clothes etc. not forgetting the raffle and refreshments, including the homemade cakes! No admission fee; please support this monthly event the first Saturday of each month February until December.

Night on the Town On Friday 14th August the town centre will be hosting a new event - A Night on the Town. Designed to showcase the town and all it has to offer, the town council is looking for community groups, associations and teams who would like to raise their profile through demonstrations, entertainment or displays. The event is running from 5pm and will be accompanied by live entertainment, late night shopping and al-fresco dining. If you are involved in a group that would like to take part (please note - no retail stalls, but community groups will be permitted), please do get in touch with the Town Centre Manager: bostowncentremamanager@gmail.com.

Put the kettle on and support your local hospice care Please help us by hosting your own tea party this summer? The Time 4 Tea campaign has been successfully running for many years now, with supporters hosting a variety of tea parties to raise money for St. Margaret’s Hospice. It can be anything from inviting friends and family for afternoon tea in the garden, to hosting a Tea Party in your local community hall. If you would like a ‘Time 4 Tea’ pack, please email: Julie.draper@st-margarets-hospice.org.uk or telephone 01823 365615.

Alternatively, download your free fundraising pack: www.st-margarets-hospice.org.uk. St. Margaret’s Hospice would love to raise over £20,000 from Time 4 Tea parties so please can you help us meet this target? The event can be as large or small as you choose; every penny counts!

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New Tennis Head Coach Avenue Tennis Club recently welcomed its new Head Coach Julie Williams. Julie replaces Jonathan Horn who has taken up a new appointment. Julie is an LTA Level 4 licensed senior performance coach and Tennis Foundation schools tutor. She has extensive tennis knowledge having worked with one of the country’s leading tennis charities taking tennis into primary schools, and worked for the Lawn Tennis Association for ten years as the LTA Tennis Wales Tennis Development Manager and earlier as an Area Development Officer incorporating the role of the mini tennis co-ordinator. In her time as Tennis Development Manger she supported 69 clubs and centres across Wales and worked with many local authorities. She also mentored scores of tennis coaches and tennis assistants.

More recently Julie fulfilled the role of tennis development officer for Exeter University which has 10 indoor courts and is one of the largest student tennis clubs in the country. She recently completed a Masters in Sports Management and Leadership and graduated from the Sport Wales Women in Leadership Programme.

Julie is highly self-motivated and is very ambitious to see the future development of The Avenue Tennis Club located in the Grove, Burnham-on-Sea, both from a growth in membership, offering wide ranging coaching programmes, and raising the profile of the club within the community. She uses social media and can be found on Facebook.

Julie will be running the popular Summer Multi Sports Camps at The Avenue Club which commence on 20th July and runs through to the end of August (apart from 17th – 21st August). The cost can be as little as £14 a day or £56 for a week. For details contact Julie: julie@jwtennis.com or 07738 092276.

Advice from Citizens Advice Sedgemoor - Scams Scams are schemes to con you out of your money. They can arrive by post, phone call, text message or email, or from someone coming to your home. Car matching, electricity meter scams and fake lotteries are just some of the tricks that scammers try. Others include: prize draws, sweepstakes, foreign lottery scams, ‘miracle’ health cures, pyramid selling and chain gift schemes. Financial scams are common. Some examples are: • a buyer sending a cheque for something • offering you huge fees in exchange for you’re selling, for more than the agreed price. 'helping' someone transfer money out of a You’re then asked to return the difference in country that’s in trouble. the price. The cheque bounces and you lose • asking you to pay upfront fees for loans or your money. credit cards that you don’t receive.

• Phishing.

You may also be contacted out of the blue and asked to buy shares in a company you’ve never heard of. If you buy these shares you may find that the companies don't exist or that the shares are worthless. You should never buy shares from firms that aren't authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). If you do buy shares from an unauthorised trader you won't be entitled to any compensation if things go wrong.

How to spot a scam It could be a scam if: • the call, letter, email or text has come out of • you are asked to send money in advance the blue • you are told you have to respond quickly so • you’ve never heard of the lottery or that you don’t get time to think about it or talk competition they are talking about and didn’t to family and friends before you decide. buy a ticket Further advice is available on the Citizens’ Advice website: www.adviceguide.org.uk. Alternatively, you can visit our website: www.sedgemoorcab.org.uk or call us on 03444 88 9623.

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GARDENING JOBS FOR AUGUST Cut down dying haulms of potatoes at least one week before lifting them as this will harden the skins.

Make sure runner beans are well watered and pinch the tops out when they reach the top of their supports. This will prevent the plants becoming top heavy.

Keep an eye out for cabbage white caterpillars on brassicas. If needed check plants daily.

As onions mature and leaves start to yellow, harvest them and allow them to ripen in a dry room, shed or garage out of direct sun.

If you have to water, do this thoroughly and think about adding a liquid feed.

Summer fruits that have finished fruiting should have those old canes that had fruit on cut back to ground level. Leave the new green canes which have grown since spring alone, as these will have fruit on them next year.

Damp down greenhouse floors on hot days and keep greenhouses well-ventilated.

Remove dead flower heads as they fade, to encourage more flowers.

Cut back perennials that have finished flowering, to half their height.

Only keep the best fruit and vegetables for long term storage.

Don't forget that hoe!

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.

The next meeting is on Monday 21st September, when David Usher will be speaking about Herbaceous Perennials. All welcome. Members of the Society free, visitors £1.50.

Community Grants Awarded Sedgemoor District Council has awarded over £16,000 in community grants following the recent Grants Committee held on 22nd June 2015.

Grants were awarded to: Somerset Film and Video Ltd - £1575 for ‘Women by Women’ heritage film project.

Military Boats - £2500 to help restore and preserve local maritime history.

BMA (Bridgwater Martial Arts Academy) - £2000 to support more activity classes and hiring of an apprentice.

Stawell & Sutton Mallet Village Hall - £2500 for new lighting and repairs to heating system.

Friends of Bridgwater Docks - £695 for summer fete event.

Royal British Legion Burnham-on-Sea and District Branch - £1125 for fitting out of premises to ensure accessible to all (stair lift etc.).

Somerset Bat Group - £500 to complete Big Bat Survey over eight days.

Middlezoy Rovers FC - £1,012.82 to support purchase of a defibrillator, a new toilet door in the changing room and repair damaged fending.

Life Education Wessex - £1000 to provide visits to schools to increase health and drug education for 3 - 13year olds. 1726 pupils from Sedgemoor will benefit from the sessions.

Westfield United Reformed Church - £2500 towards making the temporary street café a permanent fixture and including a skills centre within it; this grant is subject to full funding for the project being obtained.

Axbridge C of E First School PTA - £2,500, subject to Axbridge C of E First School PTA, subject to funding for the project being obtained from Somerset County Council and Axbridge Town Council.

Grant will be used to extend the building to allow two year olds to be offered nursery places.

The total grants budget in 2015/16 is £60,500. To find out more about applying for a small grant please visit: www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/grants.

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Fritzlar Twinning Group Fritzlar Twinning group are going to Fritzlar for their 25th Anniversary of the signing 22nd – 30th. There will be no meeting during August but will resume in September.

The Friends of the Community Centre Coffee Morning The next Friends of the Community Centre Coffee Morning will be held at the Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea on Saturday 1st August, 9.45am until 11.45am. There will be brica-brac, books, jigsaws, cards, clothes etc. not forgetting the raffle and refreshments, including the homemade cakes! No admission fee; please support this monthly event the first Saturday of each month February until December.

Marine Cove Vandalism Conviction Following vandalism in Marine Cove in October 2013, a local male has been charged and convicted.

The cost of the damage caused was in excess of £10,000. Sedgemoor District Council have recently been advised by Lighthouse Victim and Witness Care that on 19th March 2015 Jesse Thorne pleaded guilty to criminal damage at Taunton Crown Court and was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment. A spokesperson for Sedgemoor District Council said, “We would like to thank Avon and Somerset Police for their diligence with the case and bringing the culprit to justice. We would also like to make special mention of the Sedgemoor District Council CCTV staff, who on the night of the incident used CCTV to record the vandalism, alert Police and then track the offender as he left the scene. This evidence and support to the Police proved invaluable on the night of the event and during the prosecution process and has resulted in a successful conviction.”

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