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Spring has sprung – with April now upon us and the days starting to get longer it gives the town the chance to do what it does best and put on some community events. There is no shortage coming up during April and May, the first being the Theatre Event – Trading Local – that I am involved with. I would like to see this event supported as it starts the season with something a little different and is encouraging people into our town. This then opens up the door to the town’s events including Sea Dogs (new for 2016), Food Festival, Emergency Service Day and all the events that are planned for the Manor Gardens with CADs – to name a few. If you would like to promote your events or local groups please contact Jacqui@localreach.co.uk Editorial deadline for May issue is Tuesday 12th April 2016.

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Free Theatre Performances in Shops Join BOS Community Theatre Group in association with The Show of Strength Theatre Company and follow a full programme of live theatre in our town’s shops, under ‘Trading Local’. Local people have been busy producing short scripts through local writing workshops, and a selection of 12 scripts have been chosen to be performed by professional actors on Saturday 16th April from 10am until 4.30pm. A programme will be available to download through www.showofstrength.org.uk or contact Jacqui Strong on 07864 051315 email boscommunitytheatre@hotmail.com. The event is free to attend and we would like people to visit the town and spend the day watching the performances and take time to see what our town has to offer. The event is part of a bigger project, with school aged children asked to write for ‘Teddy Tell a Tale’, and stories being taken to our residential homes locally to bring a bit of theatre to them! The project has received support from Burnham and Highbridge Town Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Somerset Community Foundation, Avon and Somerset Police Community Trust Fund, Co-op Funeralcare, Take Art, and local businesses within the town including The Crafty Tea Cup, The Round Tower Guest House, The Royal Clarence Hotel and Burnham Library. We would like to hear from anyone willing to help steward during the day or to read the stories to local residents. This project has been run in a number of local towns including Westbury-on-Trym, Crewkerne, and Wells.

Path to Power Tickets are now on sale at the Princess Theatre & Arts Centre and online for the Path to Power. Lesley Smith will be bringing Margaret Thatcher's 1979 election journey to life with the help of some great scene setting on Tuesday 3rd May at 7pm. Lesley is a terrific performer and has wowed audiences up and down the country with her chillingly accurate portrayals of the women who have shaped our country. See www.princesstheatreandartscentre.co.uk for details.

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Belles of Burnham WI The next meeting for the Belles of Burnham will take place on Tuesday 5th April at 7.30pm at the Avenue Tennis Club, Burnham-on-Sea. There will be a cooking demonstration and tasting. New members are welcome. The AGM is set for Tuesday 3rd May at 7.30pm – with a full programme of activities planned for 2016. For more details follow us on Facebook.

Outside Edge The West Huntspill Players are putting together their spring performance of Outside Edge by Richard Harris. In this popular comedy we find Roger has enough trouble assembling his cricket team to play against the British Railways Maintenance Division Yeading East, but this is nothing when compared to the complications occurring among their various wives and girlfriends. Bob has trouble between wife and ex-wife, Alex’s girlfriend locks herself in the loo, Dennis flirts indiscriminately, and Maggie can’t keep her hands off her Kevin! Even Roger’s wife, oh so patient Wife, starts to get a bit tetchy!

Wait and see! HOWZAT!!! The production will take place at The Balliol Hall, Church Road, West Huntspill, on Wednesday 27th/Thursday 28th/Friday 29th/Saturday 30th April from 7.45pm. Tickets are available from our Box Office Coordinator Mary Parish on 785651. For more details visit www. westhuntspillplayers.org.uk

Amazing £11,688 Raised This was the fantastic amount raised from the Trinity Lights Christmas display. We are pleased to announce that £3,000 has been donated to PETAL, The Christine Woodberry Memorial Trust, and donations go to worthy causes like Cancer Research and Breast Cancer Care. £8,688 has been donated to the Friends of Burnham Hospital. There are TVs in all the single and double rooms and one in the day room. Two wards in the hospital have no entertainment for patients. We have asked for the money to be used for TV, Radio or WiFi. We would like to thank everyone for their support and generosity.

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Concert - A Mass for Peace On 23rd April 2016 at 7.30pm, the Burnham & Highbridge Choral Society will be performing the ever-popular 'The Armed Man' - A Mass for Peace by Carl Jenkins, at St. Andrew's Church, Burnham-on-Sea. This will be the second time that the choir have sung this piece of music.

The first time was in 2006, when they were the first choir in Somerset to perform it. In 2015 some of the members were lucky enough to sing this at the Royal Albert Hall, in front of the composer who was in the audience. This year's performance will be led by their M.D Nicholas Bromilow. They will be accompanied by a small vibrant orchestral ensemble and two soloists, Katy Garden and Amon-Ra Twilley. The choir will also be singing a selection from 'Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat'. Tickets will be available from Material Needs, choir members or at the door.

Friends of Marine Cove – Free Family Fun St. George’s Day celebrations will start at 10am in Marine Cove on Saturday 23rd April. The volunteers will be encouraging families to join them in the garden to make dragonflies out of willow.

The activity is free to take part in and the volunteers will be on-hand to help families make their own creations. At 11.30am a walk will take place along the Esplanade and to the Apex Park – fancy dress is encouraged and along the route there will be a St. George themed trail to follow. In the Apex will be more activities for families to get involved with including balloon modelling, craft activities and the model boat club’s very own ‘Lucinda’ the dragon. For more details, contact jacqueline.strong@sedgemoor.gov.uk.

90th Birthday Celebrations A very special tea party for Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday will be held in Highbridge Community Hall on Saturday 23rd April at 2.30pm. There will be afternoon tea and music - tickets available for adults at £4 and children £2. Call 01278 785427 for more information.

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Burnham-on-Sea Food & Drink Festival The Burnham-on-Sea Food & Drink Festival returns to the town centre on Saturday 28th May with another great line-up. There will be over one hundred food and drink producers offering high quality local products from across Somerset, in the heart of the town centre. Join in with free entertainment, BBQ demos, the Cultured Cookery School with Bakkavor Desserts, and the Great Burnham Bake Off brought to you by the Retreat Caravan Park. There is lots more information on their website www.burnhamonseafoodfestival.org and doors open at 9am.

Tennis in Burnham Avenue Tennis, located in The Grove, continues to offer FREE tennis until 31st March to all members of the community who would like to ‘give it a go’ (existing members are ineligible). It is available to all ages. This is a trial period for ‘participants’ to see if they would like to take up club membership from 1st April 2016. Prior Registration is essential to participate in this FREE offer. This can be done by contacting Julie Williams (Head Coach) on 07738 092276, or Jane Sanders on 785547. Club details are on our website www.avenuetennis.com During the Easter Holidays Tennis Camps run by head coach Julie Williams, with both indoor activities and outdoor multi-sports, are also available on site at Avenue Tennis for children aged 5-12 years: Tuesday 29th March-Friday 1st April and Monday 4th April-8th April. Flexible drop off and pick up to fit in with busy working families. For details including enrolment email julie@jwtennis.com

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Bridgwater College's Fitness Zone The weather is starting to improve, the mornings are getting lighter, and it’s not quite as tempting to stay in the warmth of your home. We should all be aware of the health benefits of exercising regularly and leading a healthy lifestyle. It is Bridgwater College’s Fitness Zone aim to get as many of the local community as possible to participate in regular physical exercise, in any shape or form.

The facts are clear about exercising; the NHS suggest for those aged 19 – 64, to stay healthy, adults should try to be active daily and do two different types of exercises during the week, aerobic and strength. The guidelines are 150 minutes per week of aerobic activity and at least two days a week of strength exercises. Nonetheless, work and family priorities can be seen as a barrier to stop people from taking part in exercise, but if we put our mind to it, we can all find at least 10 minutes to go for a run around the block, or grab a skipping rope. The NHS states that by exercising you can reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer by up to 50%.

So why the excuse? Exercising on your own can be a scary thing, and we all know someone who wants to look good, but doesn’t have the motivation, will power or knowledge to make a change. So here are our tips to get into physical activity: • Find a friend who would like to get fit, so you can work together.

• Have the same goal i.e. both aiming for the local half marathon in 2017. We believe setting goals is the major ingredient to reaching your target.

• Get into a routine which you stick to, for example, run on a Monday morning, visit the gym on a Wednesday, and cycle on a Friday.

• Don’t break the bank! Bridgwater College’s Fitness Zone costs just £17.50 per month, with no joining fee, a free personal fitness consultation and fitness classes included. Alternatively, you can pay as you go for just £5 per visit.

• Try going to fitness classes; they are a great chance to work out with similar individuals, and it’s a great chance to meet new people!

• If you don’t feel comfortable with working out in a large group, you could try the professional personal training sessions at Bridgwater College’s Fitness Zone, by yourself, or in a smaller group. You can then work to your own specific-needs with one of the qualified personal trainers.

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I.T. for the Terrified – for all your computer training needs For all your computer training needs, this is a skill-sharing, informal, community project, run by a committee and staffed by volunteers. We will reopen from our Easter break on Monday 11th April inclusive. Two Open House sessions will be Wednesday 13th April, 1.30pm - 3.30pm and Friday 15th April, 10am – 12pm. Call in to find out more about us, chat to trainers, and book a session if you wish.

Free entry - includes coffee!! Two Workshops – Intro to iPads – Thursday 21st April, 10am – 12pm and Intro to Tablets – Thursday 28th April, 10am – 12pm. We offer 1:1 sessions to help you to use a computer, iPad or Tablet in a friendly environment. No exams, no pressure – just a volunteer sharing their individual ways of using technology. So why not book a 1:1 with one of our volunteers? You can bring your own laptop/Tablet/iPad/smartphone, or use our machines. We can cover most topics on most computers/devices at most levels. Thursday afternoon’s computer drop-in is £2 per visit, and ideal for a small problem that doesn’t need a full two-hour session. No need to book – just drop in (term time only, 1.30pm - 3.30pm). Contact us on 01934 741751 or email itfortheterrified@btconnect.com or check out www.itfortheterrified.co.uk I.T. for the Terrified, The Old Cowshed, Station Road, Cheddar. BS27 3AG (next to the War Memorial - not the Market Cross). Opening hours match Kings Academy term times.

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Plant Sale and Open Garden Somerset Wildlife Trust are repeating the successful plant sale and open garden at Rookery House, The Causeway, Mark. There is a £2 entrance fee which will include coffee. The event will be held on Saturday 30th April from 10.30am until 1pm. There will be cakes on sale, exhibitions, a raffle, and activities for the children. There is parking in the field opposite by kind permission of M/s G Isgar.

Richard Lennon in Concert in Mark Parish Church Mark Church is delighted to have been able to engage well-known local piano and organ virtuoso, Richard Lennox, who will perform a programme of popular and classical music on Saturday 9th April at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 (including programme and refreshments) and are available from Isabel Lillico on 01278 782347 or from Jon Glauert on 01278 786270. Accompanied children are admitted free.

25th Anniversary Celebration It’s a great celebration for Children’s Hospice South West this year, being the 25th year of their foundation. Cheddar Male Choir and Launceston Male Voice Choir have joined forces for a concert in St. Cuthbert’s Church, Wells on Saturday 9th April 2016 to help raise funds for this very worthy organisation. The doors open at 7pm for a start at 7.30pm to what will be a fantastic performance of male voice singing, with many popular songs ranging from traditional to modern, with a sprinkling of songs from the musical shows thrown in. Tickets can be obtained in advance from any choir member or at the door on the night for only £8. A night not to be missed!

A little of what you fancy!

Burnham Area Evening Flower Club will meet on Monday 18th April 2016, when Julia Harrison from Exmouth will demonstrate 'A little of what you fancy' which should prove to be a fascinating evening. The meeting starts at 7.30pm and visitors are welcome.

Coffee Morning The next Friends of the Community Centre coffee morning will be held at the Community Centre, Berrow Road on Saturday 2nd April at 9.45am until 11.45am. There will be all the usual stalls – clothes, books, jigsaws, bric-a-brac, cards, raffle and refreshments including homemade cakes. Please support this event – free admission, come along and have a browse.

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Grants help people stay in their own home More money is being made available in the coming year to help disabled people stay in their own homes, by making their properties more user-friendly. The allocation for Disabled Facilities Grants for Sedgemoor District Council is increasing by £297,786 to £765,786 in 2016-17, which is the second highest allocation in Somerset. The Government money is aimed at providing financial help for home-owners or tenants to enable access into and around their home and facilities by making essential adaptations.

For example, if they find they can no longer cope with features such as stairs, steps or narrow doorways, then the Council could install a stair lift, provide a ramp into the property or widen the doorways. Grants are means-tested for adults but not for children, and are invaluable for helping people stay in homes they know and love rather than have to face the upheaval of a move. Applicants should contact Somerset County Council and ask for an Occupational Therapy (OT) assessment. They will be able to talk through possible options and arrange a home visit. Work is allocated according to priority, so there could be a wait although every effort is made to get the work done as soon as practicable. The type of work that can be carried out is aimed at enabling people to stay in their home:

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Strictly Classical U3A now has two established groups devoted to the enjoyment of classical music. We meet regularly on Monday afternoons in comfortable surroundings in Burnham and in Mark. We take it in turn to choose and present music, most of which comes from the period ‘Bach to Brahms’, but members are encouraged to choose widely. Over the eighteen months or so since the group began we have listened to some earlier music and some 20th century music too. If you are seriously interested in good music and would like to know more about our groups, please get in touch with Rod Winfield: 01278 789824 / rwinfield36@gmail.com or Ken Henton: 01278 641278 / ken.henton@gmail.com

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Ashton Windmill Many people in Burnham and Highbridge are probably unaware that there is a complete windmill which is open to the public on Sunday afternoons less than a 20 minute drive away. Ashton Windmill is an 18th Century tower mill of a typical Somerset design. The windmill was used to grind corn for flour and beans for cattle food. It was built between 1766 and 1774. It last worked in 1927 and has been restored in recent years. It still contains original machinery on four floors that can be seen by visitors. It lies on the road from Weare to Wedmore and is signposted from the A38 at Lower Weare. It is in the parish of Chapel Allerton and is on the ridge known as the Isle of Wedmore. It has commanding views of Cheddar Gorge, the Somerset Levels, the Polden Hills, Brent Knoll and the Somerset Coast. The windmill is situated in a prime location as the wind can reach it from any direction. The Windmill is open to visitors on Sunday afternoons between Easter and the end of September. Parking is available and there are picnic facilities. Entry is free of charge although donations are very much appreciated towards the upkeep of the building.

Exercise to Music Join us at 10am on Monday mornings at Highbridge Community Hall. Kick-start your week with a gentle workout. Details from Mary.lawrence@lineone.net or 01278 784184.

Charity Quiz Join us at Highbridge Social Club. This month’s quiz takes place on Thursday 21st April and the proceeds are for the Social Club. Come along at 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start. It is £2 per person, with or without a team. It's a lot of fun, and we really need your personal expertise! Details from 01278 784184 or Mary.lawrence@lineone.net

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Singing a tonic for the mind The Coastline Singers meet on Tuesday evenings, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall, West Huntspill. Singing is a tonic for mind, body and spirit, so why not give it a try! Details from 01278 784184 or Mary.lawrence@lineone.net

Fundraising Evening Burnham Methodist Church is holding a fundraising Indian evening on Saturday 9th April. There will be Indian food and a slide show - everyone welcome. If you would like to book, telephone Liz or Steve on 01278 784808. Proceeds to BMC and Diocese of Durgapur West Bengal. Ticket cost is £7.50pp.

Let’s hear your views The Neighbourhood Plan for this area continues to evolve, with the latest two chapters now out for consultation - and the team are keen to hear your views. The Highbridge consultation is open until 4th April and you can complete it online with lots of opportunities to add in your comments.

You would have received a paper copy of the questionnaire in last month’s LocalReach; if you need another, you can pick one up at the library, community centre, town council or many local venues.

The web address is goo.gl/MFHYwz Launching this month is the Housing consultation (see the booklet enclosed with this edition). The team of volunteers have been working very hard to distil the acres of government and council guidance on housing design into a few easy to understand policies that will make future housing in this area better to live in and visit. It's important to point out that the Neighbourhood Plan can't decide where housing might be built - but it can set policies on what that housing looks and feels like. Your views on this chapter are welcome and you can fill out the questionnaire online, where there is a lot more space for comments. The web address is goo.gl/oGU7KW

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Sea Dogs Festival The plans for the fun dog day that promotes responsible dog owning are coming on well, and the organisers are looking forward to welcoming you to the beach, just along from the Bay View Café, on Saturday 30th April from 10am. They have described it as "the opposite of Crufts, organised by a Jack Russell"! You can expect a fun day out, an alternative dog show, demonstrations, cool dog accessory stalls, and information. Supported by Sedgemoor District Council's Dog Warden team, the day looks like it’s going to be a woof-derful day out! Find out more on their Facebook page - Search for Sea Dogs Festival.

Burnham Wine Club Love wine and want to discover more? Then come and join ‘Burnham Wine Club’, where you can discover wine, break down myths and uncover some hidden gems in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The first tasting evening on Thursday 28th April will be exploring classic grape varieties and tasting them from around the world, so that you can see if there are any differences. Does the soil and climate affect the taste of grape? Let your taste buds decide. The evening will be led by Kelli Coxhead AIWS from The Wine Shop in Winscombe. If you fancy understanding a bit more to help you get to grips with all that sniffing and swirling, then come along. The Burnham Wine Club is an offshoot of the Burnham-on-Sea Food and Drink Festival. The team said that they have launched the Burnham Wine Club to provide informal and ad hoc tutored tasting events in Burnham-on-Sea. The group is open to all who want to enhance their appreciation of good drinks. You can expect high quality tutors, a great range of wines and topics in local venues, with small enough groups that you get to learn and taste with enough room. Future tastings are planned for gin, beers, holiday wines and English wines. To book, check the group’s Facebook page or email bosfoodfest@gmail.com

Burnham Beer Festival The Burnham Beer Festival is back for 2016 with a fantastic selection of beers and a Bank Holiday weekend full of live music. Now in its fifth year it will be hosted once again by the Ritz in Victoria Street.

The 2016 Burnham Beer Festival always attracts Real Ale fans to the town from a wide area and this years Festival features a fabulous array of mainly local real ales. One Brewery will win the 2016 ëBest beer of Festivalë award as voted for by festival visitors. A beer tasting and voting card will be handed out to everyone on arrival and half pint beer vouchers will be on sale Live music on the Ritz Stage this year features The WINKERS on Friday night, ODDS TO ENDS & SNAPPA on Saturday night. Sunday afternoon hosts an open Mic session followed by VIRMIN in the evening and on Monday afternoon itís a íBattle of the Bandsí session.

The Burnham Beer Festival starts at 6pm on Friday 29th April and is then open from midday all weekend. Admission is free! More information can be obtained from the Ritz on 01278 785365 and a full list of the Festivals beers and music line up can be viewed at ritzclubburnham.co.uk or better still keep up to date by becoming a friend of the Ritz on Facebook.

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Sedgemoor Ramblers – April April sees the start of our Spring/Summer programme, which includes full details of the free Quantock walking festival taking place in June to celebrate our 40th anniversary, as well as details of our full walking programme. With the longer days we are able to include weekly evening walks of 3 to 4 miles that usually have the option of a pub meal afterwards. This is in addition to our normal Sunday walks of 8 to 12 miles, and regular shorter Saturday walks of 5 to 7 miles. The Saturday and evening walks 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 will always be 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 Spring/Summer programme which is available from Tourist Information Offices and on our website www.sedgemoorramblers.co.uk Sedgemoor Ramblers is a local group within Ramblers. New walkers are invited to walk a few times with the group before becoming a member.

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.

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Somerset Time for Youth Come and join in the St. George’s Day celebration with us. Somerset Time for Youth, a special needs youth club, are holding a 2nd birthday celebration on St. George’s Day, Saturday 23rd April, at the Baptist Church Hall in Burnham-on-Sea, between 11am and 3pm. Everyone is welcome - there will be stalls, children’s entertainer, child’s disco, face painting, a photography exhibition which the Deputy Mayor and his wife will judge, plus light refreshments and hot/cold drinks. Entry is free, so come along and join in the fun. Due to an increase of members, we need more volunteers, so if you can you make a cup of tea or kick a football around, or perhaps you’re a whiz on social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, then why not come and volunteer for us. We are a friendly group of parents/carers and if you have a couple of spare hours each month, why not come and make some new friends. If you are interested, then call 07745 236742 or email somersettimeforyouth@gmail for further details. If you have a child/ young person with special needs and want somewhere to go on a Saturday, please call 07745 236742 or email somersettimeforyouth@gmail for further information. Also, take a look at our website: www. somersettimeforyouth.com or look at our Facebook page.

Friends of Apex Park The Friends group were joined by members of the public and members from the Sedgemoor Model Boat Club to help litter pick around Apex Leisure and Wildlife Park on Friday 4th March 2016. The ‘Clean for the Queen’ event was part of a national campaign to spruce up the country in time for the Queen’s 90th birthday. A total of 24 bags were filled with plastic bottles, bags and the usual litter you’d expect to find, but also among the items removed were a crash helmet, umbrella, metal chair frame, wet floor sign, part of a fridge door and a child’s potty! All were removed from the park

by Sedgemoor District Council’s Clean Surrounding Services, to be separated before going to the local recycling centre.

Prize Bingo The next bingo session at Highbridge Community Hall is on Saturday 2nd April at 7.30pm. The usual refreshments and raffle will be available on the night.

Parkinson’s Support Group The support group meets on the second Monday of the month at the Catholic Church, 2pm - 4pm. The group provides support, information and social activities. For those with Parkinson’s, their carers, friends and families, these meetings are an opportunity to keep in touch with others, with a chat and a cuppa.

As April 18th - 24th is Parkinson’s Awareness week, we will be discussing at our April meeting (11th) how we can raise awareness locally and how to access information. A regular exercise class is provided on Wednesdays, 10am - 11.15am in the Methodist Church Hall. This is gentle, fun and of great benefit. For any information, please contact Ronnie Broadley on 786266 or Jenny Taylor on 785653.

Do you want to volunteer with wildlife?

Secret World Wildlife Rescue in East Huntspill, Highbridge, is looking for committed volunteers to join their friendly, busy team caring for injured and orphaned wildlife. From blackbirds to hedgehogs to foxes, the whole range of British wildlife is cared for at Secret World. You can join the team in a variety of roles: animal care, maintenance, fundraising and more. Gain valuable experience, make new friends and make a difference! Care of the thousands of animal casualties admitted to Secret World each year would not be possible without volunteers lending their time, skills and passion. If you are interested, please see the volunteer roles and vacancies at www.secretworld.org/volunteer There are also work placement opportunities: www.secretworld.org/work-placements Volunteer recruitment days are held regularly throughout the year, so you can come along and find out more – check www.secretworld.org for details.

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Litter Free Coast and Sea Somerset: an update Since November 2014 the bathing water at Burnham-on-Sea has been classed as ‘Poor’ after the bathing water standards became much stricter across Europe. Litter Free Coast and Sea Somerset arrived in Burnham-on-Sea in January 2016 to finds ways the community can work together and alongside different organisations to improve the bathing water and reduce beach litter through campaigns, events and education. Harriet Yates-Smith is the Project Officer and has been getting out and about meeting different people and sent out an online questionnaire to find out what people most liked about Burnham-on-Sea’s beaches and what they think are the key issues to tackle in order to improve bathing water quality and keep the beaches free from litter. The questionnaire had over 100 responses from the community and the results of these together with individual meetings will be used to shape three campaigns around the community’s biggest concerns. The campaigns, which will start at the end of April, will be positive and look at celebrating Burnham-on-Sea’s beautiful beach and will enable the community and other key stakeholders to work together to improve them. Thank you to everyone who responded to the Litter Free Coast and Sea Somerset questionnaire. Litter Free Coast and Sea Somerset will be calling on community groups and volunteers to get involved with the campaigns via workshops and meetings so please keep in touch via Twitter, Facebook, phone or email. For more information contact: email: yates-smithh@cardiff.ac.uk; Mobile: 07973 176961; Office: 029 20 874713; Twitter: LFCSSomerset; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/litterfreesomerset/

Burnham-on-Sea & District Horticultural Society Plant Sale The next plant sale will be held on Saturday 14th May 2016 between 10am – 12 noon at The Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea. We will be selling bedding and vegetable plants for summer and a varied selection of perennial plants, shrubs, roses and herbs. Support and donations welcome.

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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. On Friday 29th April we welcome back a favourite band with the club members, The Panama jazz band from Bristol, who promise a great evening of happy swinging jazz. As always with this band this is a session not to be missed. The venue is at our usual BD Jazz Club at Laburnum House Hotel; playing times are from 8pm to 11pm, admission £5. Find the full programme of events on the BD Jazz Club page at 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.

Fritzlar Twinning

The next meeting of the Fritzlar Twinning takes place on Wednesday 20th April between 2pm and 4pm at St. John’s Church Hall, Highbridge - monthly meeting and presentation of ‘Far East Highlights’ - a warm welcome to all. You don’t have to be a member or speak German! Just turn up. Refreshments are available.

Annual Plant Sale

West Huntspill Horticultural Society will be holding their Annual Plant Sale of Flowers & Vegetables at the Balliol Hall West Huntspill on Thursday May 12th at 7.30pm. There will be a selection of nursery grown bedding, container and basket plants as well as flower and vegetable plants grown by Society members.

Profits go towards the running costs of the Annual Summer Flower Show.

GARDENING JOBS FOR APRIL Hopefully the weather will be kind to us as there is a lot to do.

Feed all your shrubs and roses with a good general fertilizer at the rate of one handful per plant and hoe it in carefully. If you wish to use a soluble feed fertilizer throughout the growing season, start this at the beginning of the month. I tend to use both types of fertilizer.

Plant up your summer bulbs, always add a handful of grit or sharp sand underneath the bulb to assist with drainage.

Prune Penstemons and lavender just above fresh, new shoots.

By all means plant up your hanging baskets but they will need the protection of being inside. You can try brushing the plants gently every day with thin paper or card - this helps harden the plants.

Deadhead and foliar feed spring bulbs weekly until the foliage starts to die down.

Potatoes can all be planted, remember they are a hungry crop. If a late frost is forecast, cover up the new shoots with soil or cover with fleece.

Repot and top dress your container plants and put supports in place for perennials before they get too tall.

Indoor sowings should be growing well and they will need watering and looking after .You can put them outside during the day but they need indoor protection still at night.

It should be time to start your outdoor sowing, remember little and often for crops like beetroot, lettuce, radish and spring onions.

Towards the end of the month French and runner beans may be sown, but they might need protection even in late May. It’s the start of the “Hoe, hoe, hoe” season so please keep on top of those weeds!

FOR MORE TIPS, WHY NOT JOIN YOUR LOCAL GARDENING GROUP? The Burnham and District Horticultural Society meet at 7.30pm on the third Monday of each month (except December) at the Community Centre, Berrow Road. The next meeting is on Monday 18th April 2016 with a talk from Dr George Hargreaves on Rhododendrons, Camelias and Magnolias. All welcome to attend - members of the Society free, visitors £1.50.

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The Pillar Box Café The Pillar Box Café is situated at no. 9 Market Street, Highbridge, TA9 3BZ and run by mother and daughter, Sharon and Courtney. It’s the home of the non-fried full English breakfast. We also have a great selection of homemade cakes with a varied menu that also offers a takeaway service. Every Friday we have Specials ranging from Liver & Onions to Chicken and Bacon Salad, Friday Specials are advertised throughout the week in house and on the facebook page.

We are proud to say our kitchen is 5 star rated. We serve good quality Italian coffee and source all our products locally where possible providing the most quality of ingredients for our delicious food.

At the Pillar Box Café all of the cooking processes are diet friendly where possible and we try and provide a warm, friendly & cosy atmosphere. We also provide daily papers & magazines for our customers to read with TV/Radio in situ with comfy lounge seating available. Wide selections of second hand books are available for a small donation into the Air Ambulance collection tin, which has already proved popular by raising £32 in the first 2 months. We also have a knit & natter group every Monday 10.30-12.30 open to anyone who wishes to come along and join in with likeminded crafters.

As well as the café we have a Post Office & Convenience Store in the same location. So we can cater for all your postal and banking needs from Free Cash withdrawals to the purchase of tea bags!

Our postal services are available Mon-Fri 08:00 – 18:00 Saturdays 08:00 – 14:00.

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