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With it being a Leap Year, there is the special opportunity as part of the Highbridge Festival Arts, for a public marriage proposal – don’t be shy! With Christmas behind us and the New Year resolutions well underway, it is time to look forward to the events organised for 2016.

There is information in this month’s edition from BiARS about a meeting to record an events list to minimise groups clashing on large scale activities, writing workshops that will lead to public performance, as well as information about sports activities, and groups organising a variety of meetings with some interesting speakers. Please forward your editorial in good time for consideration into future editions of LocalReach.

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Sedgemoor Family History Group Urgent! We need more members to join a very friendly group. The next meeting will be held on Thursday 4th February at St. John’s Church Hall, Church Street, Highbridge TA9 3HS at 7.30pm. The speaker is Hazel Hudson and will be talking about ‘Doctors of Wedmore 1600 – 1900’. Visitors very welcome. £2 including refreshments. This could be our last meeting as we are so short on numbers and need people to help on Committee. For more information please contact Lin Hoddinott - Tel. 01278 789637 Email: linhoddinott@tiscali.co.uk.

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That's the astonishing amount that the weekly Friday quiz at The Ritz raised for local charities, clubs and societies during 2015. Those that benefited include: Children's Society, BARB, Fibro Heart, Scouts, Hillview Carnival Club, Weston Hospice, BIARS, Bay Club and many more. An average of £120 is raised on the evenings, with the record standing at £271! Local clubs and societies, School PTAs, charities, local groups etc. are invited to contact The Ritz in Victoria Street, Burnham-on-Sea as they are now taking bookings for Friday dates through 2016. Committee member Mike Barsby says: “We are really pleased to be able to offer local groups the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing night out and to raise a substantial amount for their good cause at the same time. We organise everything, supplying the questions, quizmaster, snacks and the raffle. All the good cause has to do is turn up on the night with a few teams, supply a couple of raffle prizes and enjoy the evening. Our target for this year is £5000 - so if your group or charity wants to share in this money, please contact us as soon as you can to arrange a suitable date.”

The quiz starts at 8.30pm and ends about 10.30pm. Questions are suitable for all - nothing too difficult, and families are welcome. Teams of up to six are invited to arrive from 8pm. Admission is £1 per person. The quiz is open to everyone, so even if you’re not a charity and just fancy a pub quiz with friends on a Friday night, The Ritz will give you a warm welcome. If you would like your group or charity to be booked in for a future date or just want more info, please email ritzsocialclub@hotmail.co.uk or text Mike on 07936 538263.

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Berrow Conservation Group - The Amazing Somerset Coast Our next meeting is in Berrow Village Hall on Tuesday 23rd February at 7.30pm, when Ben Bryant, Coastal Wildlife Project Officer for the Somerset Wildlife Trust, will talk to us about 'The Amazing Somerset Coast’, and his work on this fantastic and incredibly diverse stretch of coastline. There is a small entry fee of £2 for members and £3 for visitors, which includes refreshments.

Saxons Estate Agents are now Wild Goose Property By choosing Wild Goose Property as your agent you can be assured of 100% dedication from day one! Our business was started to help you move, which is why our whole company structure has been created around you. We listen to what our clients want and are constantly adapting our procedures so you can get the best possible experience out of your time with us. By instructing Wild Goose to sell your property you can rest assured that you are using an agent who is constantly striving to provide a service to you that is not just good but exceptional. Our team are experts on your local area and the local property market. Through our knowledge we are able to provide buyers with important lifestyle information including local schools, shopping and leisure facilities in order to assist you in making an informed decision on your preferred moving location. When it comes to selling your home, receiving expert advice is critical. If a house is priced wrongly it can sit on the market for an eternity and eventually receive much less than its true worth. Our team are dedicated to offering honest and expert advice. Many of the team have industry standard qualifications and are constantly undergoing internal and external training to ensure you are dealing with the best.

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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 26th February we welcome back Baby Jools and The Jazzaholics - great favourites at the club and a session definitely not to be missed! The venue is at our usual BD Jazz Club at Laburnum House Hotel; playing times are from 8pm to 11pm, and admission is £10. 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.

An Evening In for St. Margaret’s Hospice Please will you help us by hosting your very own dinner party? Whether it’s a cosy catch-up or a formal dinner party, whatever you do, you will be doing something really special. Simply donate what you would have spent going out, to St. Margaret’s Hospice - it couldn’t be easier! Call or email the Fundraising team for more details. Call: 01278 434663 or email: Julie.draper@st-margaretshospice.org.uk.

Highbridge Community Hall Burnham and Highbridge town band will be at the Highbridge Community Hall on Saturday 20th February, 7.30pm. The £5 entry will include tea or coffee, there will not be a bar, but you can bring your own drinks; tickets can be obtained by ringing 01278 785427 or 01278 788134.

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Final Call This is the final call for the next generation of filmmaking talent in Somerset!

Talented young people aged 16-19 years in Somerset are getting the chance to become part of the next generation of filmmaking talent thanks to the British Film Institution (BFI) Film Academy Programme in partnership with BAFTA and Pinewood Film Studios. The next academy will take place in Bridgwater from the end of January and there are just six places left! Somerset Film, a local charity based at The Engine Room, leads the academy, which aims to help train and inspire the next generation of British filmmakers. Participants receive seven jam-packed days of master classes, screenings, career guidance, mentoring and hands-on workshops, plus the chance to meet industry professionals and make two short films.

This year participants will also visit the Future Film Festival at the BFI in London. The academy takes place on 30 January/ 6,13,14,17 and 18 February 2016. It costs just £25, but if young people feel they will struggle to pay the course fee then they are still encouraged to apply, as this fee can be waived. Bursary places and help with transport and other costs are also available. The BFI Film Academy is aimed at those who are interested in pursuing a career in the film and media industry, whether as a script writer, set carpenter, cinematographer or director, but you don’t have to be currently studying film or media to apply. Somerset Film welcomes applications from those ideally who have already made their first short film, either with family and friends on a mobile or as part of school/college coursework. However, the most important thing is that applicants demonstrate their love of film. Alumni from previous academies continue to receive support and information from all the organisations involved and last year they visited Pinewood Studios for a training session with Sony on their latest 4k cameras. You can download an application form at www.somersetfilm.com/ initiatives/bfi-film-academy. The deadline for applications is 22nd January 2016. Call Natalie Collings on 01278 433187 for further details.

Free Tennis in Burnham

Many readers will have watched the thrilling Davis Cup Final of Team Great Britain versus Belgium. Yes, tennis is fun and enjoyed by all ages and genders all year round.

Avenue Tennis Club in The Grove, Burnham is kick starting 2016 by offering 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 as a trial period for ‘participants’ to see if they would like to take up club membership from 1st April 2016. Mainly for security reasons Prior Registration is essential for those who wish to participate in this FREE offer. This can be done by contacting Julie Williams (Head Coach) on 07738 092276, or Jane Sanders on 785547.

Avenue Tennis Club is a facility that reaches out and opens its doors to the community. It raises funds for national charities through sponsored events and local schools are offered free coaching delivery. It is the largest outdoor, all year round tennis venue in Somerset with eight floodlit courts, a large clubhouse with TV, Wi-Fi, and a fully functioning kitchen and bar.

2016 is definitely the time to try something new, and meet others in your community. Come and be part of Avenue Tennis which has a big community heart and ready to welcome you. Come on…Give it a go! Our website avenuetennis.com has much more detail.

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Burnham-on-Sea FARMERS MARKET The last Friday of every month 9am - 1pm in ‘The High Street’

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Spring has arrived!

At The Walled Gardens of Cannington, the arrival of spring is marked by a flurry of events and the start of some weekend opening. With 12,000 bulbs planted at the Gardens every year, many of them will be unveiling themselves this March, as we head into the season of Mothering Sunday, Easter celebrations and Lambing Fun Day. The first Sunday opening of the season is Mothering Sunday on 6 March. The Gardens are a lovely place to spend some quality time, and all mothers visiting will receive a special gift (whilst stocks last).

Easter Weekend at the end of the month, sees fun for all the family with activities for the children, and maybe a chocolate egg or two!

On Sunday 13 March, entry to the Gardens is free (this day only) if you have a valid ticket for Lambing Fun Day, also taking place on this date. Meet the new-born lambs, take a tractor/ trailer ride, watch sheep racing, dog agility, falconry displays, and have a stroll around Sedgemoor Vintage Club Ltd's machinery fair! All this is taking place at Bridgwater College’s Rodway Farm in Cannington, but if you’re in the village, why not pay the Gardens a visit on the same day, and witness them blooming into the springtime season.

For all other events in March, normal entry fees apply: adults £2.95 and accompanied children (under 16) free!

As well as the Gardens, there is also a beautiful Gift Shop, Plant Nursery, and Tea Room, which you don’t need access to the Gardens to visit.

TREAT MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY! Bridgwater College has a range of attractions and experiences which make fabulous Mother’s Day gifts.

We offer gift vouchers for The McMillan Theatre, the Hair and Beauty Zone and Cannington Golf Centre.

The Walled Gardens of Cannington will also be holding a Mother’s Day event on Sunday 6 March, 10.30am – 2.30pm.

Normal entry fees apply: all mothers will receive a free gift*.

We hope to see you soon!

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For more information visit www.bridgwater.ac.uk, call 01278 455464 or email info@bridgwater.ac.uk.

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I.T. for the Terrified – for all your computer training needs A skill-sharing informal community project, run by a committee and staffed by volunteers. 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 afternoons: computer drop-in, £2 per visit - ideal for a small problem that doesn’t need a full 2-hour session. No need to book, just drop in (term time only 1.30pm - 3.30pm). Current course running is Photo Management on Thursday 25th February, 10am – 12pm, £35 for 6 week course. 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. Registered Charity No. 1130308. Our normal opening hours are 10am – 12pm and 1.30pm -3.30pm Monday - Friday. If you can spare two hours a week and have skills on any level (including basics) – especially on iPad or Tablet – that you would like to share with others, please get in touch.

West Huntspill Players We are in need of someone who would be able to assist with set design and construction for our future plays. This is not a weekly commitment, but when a play is chosen for our spring and autumn productions you would be expected to come along on certain Monday and Thursday evenings to discuss and plan what is required. We are a very successful and friendly group, and would love to have you on board. Please contact Burt Jenkins (Secretary) on 01278 786501.

Capacity Audience at The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre On Sunday 20th December I was privileged to join a capacity audience at The Princess Theatre to enjoy the annual Christmas concert, performed by the Burnham & Highbridge Band. In the past I have taken part in this annual event as solo cornet, but this year I had the chance to take in the concert from a different perspective, and become a part of a very appreciative audience. The band, under its new musical director Stephen Sykes started the proceedings with a lively festive march called ‘Christmas Joy’, which was followed by some audience participation in the first of the evening’s carol singing. Next came Leroy Anderson's ‘Sleigh Ride’ before Santa Claus paid us a visit to distribute sweets to everyone, whether they had been naughty or nice. The first solo item was from solo trombone player Sarah Chadwick-Jones, in a rendition of the Ertha Kitt hit song ‘Santa Baby’, with Sarah all kitted out as Mrs Claus. The concert continued in a light-hearted vein with the music interspersed with some witty but informative facts from compère and MD Stephen Sykes. The annual band awards were presented towards the end of the evening with the David Fisher Memorial award being presented to the whole Tiso family. The band’s Person of the Year was awarded to solo horn player Jane Gregg, whilst a special award was presented to Chairman Tony Fricker for his services to the band. I am sure everyone in the audience would agree with me that Burnham and Highbridge have a band to be justifiably proud of; it certainly made me proud to be a member of the band whilst listening to the many words of praise as the audience left, thoroughly entertained.

Graham Davies - Burnham & Highbridge Band

Quiz Night at the Ritz Support the Community Theatre Project - Trading Local - and help raise funds by attending the quiz at the Ritz Social Club on Friday 5th February from 8pm. Teams up to six people, £1 per person entry.

Raffle prizes gratefully received. Email boscommunitytheatre@hotmail.com for more information.

Come along and find out more about this new event that is coming to town later in the spring.

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Reel Talent - raising the profile of Somerset’s filmmaking talent A brand new collection of short films entitled ‘Reel Somerset – Volume II’ has been compiled onto DVD by local charity Somerset Film to champion work made by artists, filmmakers and partner organisations living and working in the county and to wave the flag for creative talent in Somerset.

The disk is being distributed to over a hundred non-profit making exhibitors in the South West in the hope that film societies, independent cinemas and community groups will show a short film before a feature or programme an entire evening of shorts. Reel Somerset - Volume II features animation, drama and documentary and includes the award-winning animation ‘Once Upon a Time in the Shed’ alongside ‘Sun’, ‘The Fischer Enquiry’ and ‘The Sound We See – A Somerset Symphony’, which have been shown at film festivals both nationally and internationally. Each short is introduced by the filmmaker. If your community group, film society or organisation would like to hold a screening and receive a copy, then email info@somersetfilm.com or call 01278 433187. There is no cost to screen the content, however, a donation of £20 helps to cover production and postage costs and register the recipient for Volume III. If you’re a filmmaker and would like to have a short film considered for inclusion on Volume III, then drop them a line too.

Do You Have Any Questions On Wills, Power Of Attorney, Home Protection Trusts Or Financial Matters?

Free advice is on offer at the Princess Hall in Burnham On Sea on 25th February 2016 10 am to 1pm.

Marcus Medd, Member of The Society of Will Writers and Linda Fisher the Regional Chairperson will be joined by Nick Bashford an Independent Financial Adviser from Invest Southwest to give free advice on subjects such as Wills, Power of Attorney, Home Protection Trusts and financial matters.

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Burnham-on-Sea Parkinson’s Support Group This group was set up to give friendship, support and information to people with Parkinson’s, their families and friends. We meet at the Catholic Church Hall, Highbridge Road, TA8 1LL from 2pm – 4pm on the second Monday of each month. We also run an exercise class on Wednesday mornings from 10am – 11am at the Methodist Church Hall, College Street as well as singing sessions on two Tuesday mornings at Southwell House, Highbridge. Our next meeting is on Monday 8th February with Guest Speaker Brenda Brooks giving a talk on Reiki healing. Why not join us, you will be sure of a warm welcome. For more information, phone Ronnie Broadley on 01278 786266 or Jenny Taylor on 01278 785653.

Music Video Opportunity for Young People Are you aged 16 – 19 years and interested in making music videos or VJing? Somerset Film at The Engine Room in Bridgwater is offering a free half-term activity for those into electronic music and motion graphics. Over five days, participants will create electrifying video sequences to accompany work produced by Somerset-based musicians and composers. The activity is part of an initiative called ‘Art Academy’, supported by Arts Council England, and aims to pass on digital skills to young artists across all the art forms. In November half-term last year Somerset Film worked with dancers and filmmakers and the final film can be seen on their Youtube channel. Richard Tomlinson from Somerset Film said: “We’d love to work with young people who have interests in music making, DJing, animating and creating visual effects. No previous experience is needed, just enthusiasm, creativity and a willingness to try something new. Our aim is to share whatever is created nationally.”

Somerset Film, a charity based in Bridgwater, has previously collaborated with artists and music producers such as Boxabeat, Robin McGovern, and Buoyancy to create outdoor projection events.

The activity will take place from Monday 15th to Friday 19th February, 10am – 4pm each day. To book your place visit www.somersetfilm.com or email info@somersetfilm.com for more details.

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Music for the Memory Fundraising Concert We are a local self-funding, not-for-profit group. The group enables people living with Dementia / memory loss to meet in a relaxed, non-medical environment, to perform a variety of musical activities. We would like to thank all the local organisations who have helped us to continue to provide this music based social group. Without your help our members would not be able to continue to enjoy the benefits that music brings to them.

Our members are the reason this group continues to exist; everything we do is focused upon their well-being. One of our members told us: "When I sing I don't have Dementia". This is why we do our upmost to keep this group running. We have a fundraising concert featuring 'The Trinity Entertainers' on Saturday 20th February at 7.30pm in the Burnham-on-Sea Baptist Church. Tickets are £5 and available from Home Hardware (cash only). If you would like more information, please contact us: email musicforthememory@outlook.com or telephone 01278 782458. www.facebook.com/musicforthememory

Coffee Morning The next Friends of the Community Centre coffee morning will be held on 6th February, 9.45am – 11.45am at the Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea. All the usual stalls – books, bric-a-brac, jigsaws, clothes etc. There will be refreshments including homemade cakes and not to forget the raffle.

Please support this event, there is no admission entrance fee.

Burnham-on-Sea Book of Shadows Pagan Moot We are a friendly group who meet on the fourth Tuesday of the Month in the Gatsby Room at the Ritz Social Club, Victoria Street, Burnham-on-Sea at 7.30pm. Moot dates are Tuesday 23rd February with guest speaker Sue who will be talking about Ostara, and on Tuesday 22nd March with our speaker Yuri talking about the Glastonbury Zodiac. For more information, contact Derwen on 07776 306125 or email derwen73@gmail.com.

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Design consultant appointed to progress design of Bridgwater Barrier One element of Somerset’s 20-Year Flood Action Plan is the construction of the Bridgwater Barrier by 2024, subject to appropriate funding and approvals. The Environment Agency and Sedgemoor District Council are working together on the project, supported by the Somerset Rivers Authority.

Previous studies and research have identified that a tidal surge barrier is the best long-term solution to protect approximately 10,000 properties and over 600 businesses from the risk of tidal flooding in Bridgwater and the Somerset Levels and Moors. The construction of a tidal surge barrier in the Parrett Estuary will be a major civil engineering project, and careful design and planning is essential to ensure that Bridgwater is protected against extreme tidal events for the next 100 years or more.

Consultants, CH2MHill, have just been appointed by the Environment Agency and Sedgemoor District Council to continue detailed technical work. Over the next 18 months, they will be looking at a range of locations, gate arrangements and operating regimes for the barrier. This study will cover the management of water levels, silt and navigation and assess the environmental benefits and impacts. There will be a full programme of information events for interested parties to attend. This programme will be finalised in the coming months to make sure that everyone can input their thoughts and opinions. Once a final location and operational design has been decided upon, there will be a lengthy legal process to achieve Secretary of State approval and powers for construction.

Indoor Kurling at the Princess Join us for an evening of Indoor Kurling on Thursday 25th February at The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre. The cost is £9 and includes an excellent buffet supper. For more information and to book your place, please contact the Treasurer on 782902 or Secretary on 786789.

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Clean for the Queen At the last meeting of the Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group it was agreed to take part in the 'Clean for the Queen National Clean -up'. The Model Boat Club has offered to use their 'rescue' boat to help clear the boating lake. Winds blowing over Apex Park cause litter to be blown into the water and thus it becomes a danger for the swans and wildlife.

Anyone wishing to help 'clean-up' is welcome to join 'The Friends' from 10am on Friday 4th March.

There was a steady flow of families coming to Santa's Grotto in the park before Christmas and we wish all our visitors a very Happy New Year. We welcome dog owners with their pets into the park. Please keep the dogs on leads and please take their donations to the bins provided.

Sedgemoor Ramblers – Birthday Celebrations Sedgemoor Ramblers celebrate 40 years of walking this year. Present and past members can help us celebrate this anniversary with wine, snacks and photographs at a ‘memories evening’ to be held at Burnham Community Centre on Friday 4th March at 7.30pm. The evening is free but booking is necessary; if you would like to attend please contact Edward Levy on 01278 651094 or email edwardlevy39@gmail.com. Plenty of walking is available throughout February; we will be visiting the Mendips, the Quantocks, Wookey Hole and Brean Down. One of the Sedgemoor Ramblers February Highlights will be a walk through the beautiful snowdrop valley, so why not join us to enjoy the snowdrops in all their glory!

Our winter programme is now available from Tourist Information Offices and on our website www.sedgemoorramblers.co.uk. Our main walking day is Sunday but we have popular monthly shorter walks on Saturdays. Throughout the spring and summer we also have weekly short evening walks, usually with an optional pub meal afterwards. 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.

CCTV: A Year in Numbers Sedgemoor District Council’s CCTV department monitors 145 CCTV cameras across Sedgemoor and the two neighbouring authorities of Taunton Deane and South Somerset. In addition to this we also have a number of dedicated Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. During 2015, Sedgemoor’s CCTV team dealt with 3850 incidents resulting in 1060 people being arrested. These figures are for live incidents monitored and recorded by the CCTV operators. These figures do not include incidents or arrest figures for crimes that were dealt with through post incident investigations by the police where CCTV footage was used therefore, arrest figures will be higher than the 1060 recorded by CCTV. Broken down into Local Authority areas, Sedgemoor had 1522 incidents resulting in 427 arrests, Taunton Deane had 1678 incidents resulting in 453 arrests, with South Somerset having 650 incidents resulting in 180 arrests. Sedgemoor District Council’s CCTV Operators work in the CCTV Control Room 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. A spokesperson for Sedgemoor District Council’s CCTV team said: ‘2015 has been a challenging year as the department has been busy throughout, but it has also been a time for celebration as the team celebrated its 21st birthday. Since the department opened in 1994 it has helped thousands of people who have been victims of crime, probably without them even knowing it. We have also helped police to recover stolen vehicles, find missing children and vulnerable adults who may be considering suicide. We also detect violent offenders and people carrying weapons or firearms. We help to locate those offenders who commit theft and burglary, and offenders who have evaded capture and are sought by the police. The CCTV team continue to work closely with Avon and Somerset Police, those in the retail and pub trade, through the radio link scheme, and our Local Authority partners to get the best results and make the areas we monitor as safe as possible.’

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Windows 10 – have you got the latest update?

November saw the first big update to Windows 10 which fixed minor issues and provided some new features. It would seem that not everybody has this update, so this is how to check that your Windows 10 machine does.

The easiest way to check for this update is to right click on the white start button (bottom left hand corner of the desktop). A menu will appear and if the background is dark grey then you have the update. If the menu background is very light grey/white, then you don’t. To get the update, click Start, then Settings. A box will appear with the last icon titled “Update & Security”. Click this icon and you should see a list of updates. It may possibly be prompting you to click “Restart” which will start the update process. I would recommend you install these updates and then check to see if the right click on the Start button provides a menu with a dark grey background. It is also worth revisiting the “Update & Security” section to make sure that there are no further updates to install, but if there are, I would recommend that you continue to install these updates.

Should you need any support with this, one of my team is available to visit and help. Please call me on 07973 536299 or email neil@e-cps.co.uk.

Warning on attempts at getting your personal details / accessing your computer There continues to be sustained attempts at accessing personal details by foreign call centres, who often pretend to be a genuine company. This can be from a cold call, email or worse, by people searching for help online, and then ringing a phone number that appears to be genuine, but often reroutes to a fake IT support company abroad. I am too often seeing the results of people being tricked, with people from all walks of life being taken in by such scams. Everybody is at risk, so please be very careful who you trust to access your computer or give information to over the phone.

20 years of IT support 2016 sees our 20th year anniversary of providing IT support in the Somerset area. We started in 1996 providing part-time computer help to home users, and turned into a limited company in 2005 employing several members of staff and providing a full support function. Please get in touch if you think Computer Problem Solutions Ltd could be of help to you or your business.

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Town Crier Alastair Murray is the Town Crier for Burnham-on-Sea and the surrounding area. He was given the job nearly three years ago in April, after a selection process. Alastair will often be seen meeting the coaches visiting the town on Monday and Friday mornings from April until the end of September, providing information and leaflets to them. Other activities that the Town Crier can cover include opening new shops, accompanying the Town’s Mayor, reading of event notices around the town most weekends, leading the procession for the Youth Parade, attends Play Day, Pirate Day and helps collecting at the Carnival. He has for the last two years opened fetes at the Badminton Girls School near Bristol. If you would like to book the Town Crier for your event or would like events promoted around the town, contact Ann Popham, Booking Secretary on 01278 782336. Alastair is a founder member of the Burnham Pantomime Society and is also a member of Coastline Players and West Huntspill Players. There is a small fee for private events to help your event run smoothly, and to cover insurance and expenses.

Events 2016 As previous years, Ian Jefferies from BiARS will be compiling a list of events for 2016 to help advertise and avoid clashes where possible. There will be a get-together on Thursday 4th February in the Information Centre at 7pm. All are welcome to attend if involved in organising events in and around Burnham-on-Sea. Please email burnhaminformation@gmail.com any event dates you have planned for 2016 so a list can be compiled before the meeting. Also please do send dates through if you are not able to come to the meeting. Please also come armed with information on help you may require throughout the year or help you may be able to give to other events. Look forward to receiving dates and seeing you all at the meeting where possible. Chairs may be limited so please feel free to bring a fold-up chair with you.

Pantomime Comes to Brean Come and see a traditional pantomime as Coastline Players tells the tale of a young man who goes to London to seek his fortune and becomes Lord Mayor of London! The pantomime is being directed by Greg Fear, with choreography by Samantha Nicol and musical direction from Helen Newman. This promises to be a hit! With a cast of old and new faces it will include John Robinson as Dame Dolly Dumpling, Phil Crossland as the very Idle Jack, Pat Harris as Captain Cuttlefish, Judith James as his very silly mate, Scupper, Kait Jarvis as our hero, Dick Whittington, Abbi Fear as his love interest, Alice Fitzwarren, Rachel Nicol as the energetic Tommy The Cat, Samantha Nicol as cockney speaking, Fairy Bow Bells, Linda Bond as the evil Queen Rat, Robin Hewlett as Alderman Fitzwarren, and Liz Bailey as the Sultana. So come and see this pantomime which will take you from the streets of London town, on board a ship, and end up on a very strange island, with singing, dancing, audience participation and plenty of comedy and slapstick. The pantomime will be performed at Brean Village Hall from Monday 15th February until Saturday 20th February. Tickets are available from Brean Post Office on 01278 751225.

Somerset Time For Youth Local group Breakfast in Bed are supporting us with a fundraising event on 19th February, at the Ritz Social Club, Burnham-on-Sea from 7.30pm to midnight. There will be entertainment for all the family, beginning with entertainment for the children, whilst later in the evening there will be a buffet, a raffle and live music by Breakfast in Bed. Tickets cost £5 per adult and £3 per child - concession family ticket (four people) £14. Tickets can be purchased from the Ritz Social Club in Burnham-onSea, or by contacting Somerset Time For Youth either by email somersettimeforyouth@gmail.com or telephoning 07745 236742. Look forward to seeing you all on the night.

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Local Horticulture Society Spring Show This year’s Spring Show takes place on Saturday 12th March at St. Andrew’s School, Dunstan Road, Burnham-on-Sea between 2pm and 5pm (presentation of awards 4.30pm). Free Admittance.

Classes this year include Daffodils, other bulbs, plants, flowers, etc., Rhubarb, Domestic, Floral Art, Amateur Photography* and Junior Classes. For full Show Schedules and further details including how to enter an exhibit, telephone the Show Secretary David Bryant on 01278 788058. *Photography class subjects this spring are: Tree(s) In Winter, Somerset Landmark, The Great Outdoors At Night, Person/People At Work, Horse(s), Roadworks.

Dancing Through the Decades Burnham and Highbridge Gateway Club are hosting an evening event on Friday 26th February at the Weston-Super-Mare Football Club - 'Dancing Through the Decades. This is a charity event to raise funds for the social club based in Burnham. The Burnham and Highbridge Gateway Club is a social club for adults with learning difficulties where we host a social night every Thursday doing various activities. If you wish to come and support us, tickets are just £7.50 each. This charity event is at 7.30pm till midnight, fancy dress is optional, and a Ploughman’s Supper will be provided. If you would like to come and dance the night away to the 60s, 70s and the 80s, please contact Barbara Thorogood on 01278 785454 to purchase tickets.

The Friends of Marine Cove The next meeting will take place on Saturday 6th February. If you are interested in gardening or working with the Friends in the garden assisting with maintenance or at one of the planned events starting at Easter, then contact us via www.marinecove.org.uk.

The Return of the Fougere Rouge

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Fougere Rouge - no not a red fern, but one of the most entertaining Ceilidh bands in the South West, is returning to Brent Knoll Parish Hall on Saturday 13th February. Doors open 7.30pm. Fiddles and flutes will start duelling at 8pm, providing an abundance of jigs and reels to dance to. Cost £10 to include an Irish Stew supper. Tickets from Brent Knoll Village Shop or ring 01278 760986. For further information, please ring Jenny on 01278 760477. All funds raised will be going towards the upkeep and improvement of Brent Knoll Parish Hall (Registered Charity 271418).

Fritzlar Twinning Society

Join the Fritzlar Twinning Society on Wednesday 17th February for its monthly meeting between 2pm and 4 pm at St. John’s Church Hall in Highbridge. This month’s talk will be on the River Parrett Navigation Company. Everyone www.deanesofcheddar.co.uk welcome, with refreshments available during Customer Car Park At Rear the afternoon.

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Effective affection: buy better to be sure your giving will impress. By Nick Cater.

'Tis February; time for lovers in Burnham-on-Sea to do like birds do, and start to bill and coo. For the true origin of Valentine's Day is not with any of history's three St. Valentines, but our feathered friends and one of our oldest authors, Chaucer. In a 1382 book, he noted that the 14th February saint's day was also believed to be when birds paired up. Fast forward 600 years and here are top tips for declaring your love for your present or future mate without filling your bin with £100+ a-tonne burial-bound rubbish: • Look for cards made from recycled paper, or forget commercial for DIY - handwritten romantic poetry is great - and ensure it is recycled or good enough to be treasured forever. Alternatively, try a beautiful e-card that can become their screensaver or wallpaper.

• For flowers, think local and growable, like a plant in a pot or for the garden, not a bunch flown half way round the world to fade awfully fast. Home compost wilted flowers with card and all garden waste, fruit and veg peelings, tea bags and coffee grounds.

• It is nice to eat out, and Burnham has plenty to tempt, but a home cooked meal from scratch (not a packet shoved in the microwave) shows commitment and care; devour the leftovers later to show your devotion, and add anything that cannot be eaten or composted to your food waste bin to become electricity.

• Go wild with passion, and adopt an animal. Or show how your love will last by planting a tree, either in the garden or a charity one, to hold back global warming.

• Turn pre-loved into re-loved: seek out something special with a past, from jewellery to clothes or furniture, and give it a future. Charity shops will welcome you with open arms.

For more on wasting far less, recycling much more and saving plenty of cash, see www. somersetwaste.gov.uk. Nick Cater is Senior Communications Officer at Somerset Waste Partnership, which manages waste and recycling services on behalf of all local authorities in Somerset.

Burnham Events Social Team

Burnham Events Social Team are pleased to announce the success of The Crystal Cave Skating Rink. We would like this opportunity to thank everyone that was involved in helping to get it up and running for the first year. And with that in mind we would also like to call for volunteers and sponsors to help make next year even better. If you would like to help in any way please call Kathy on 07743355436.

People of Burnham-on-Sea to walk and run themselves proud for Sport Relief

The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile is back – and it’s coming to Bay Centre Field. The town is set to host its first ever Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 20th March between 2pm and 5pm and needs local people to come together and make themselves proud by entering now at www.sportrelief. com. Local heroes from Burnham and Highbridge will be walking and running themselves proud during the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile to raise life-changing money for Sport Relief 2016. The colourful, cheerful and eager Milers will be doing their bit to make a difference to people living across the UK and the world’s poorest communities, setting off from far side of the Bay Centre field, and is set to be an incredible event. Burnham-on-Sea Miler Jonathan Smith said: “The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Burnham-on-Sea is here and it’s your time to walk or run yourself proud.

From little ones with their mums and dads, to runners up against the clock, there’s something for everyone to make themselves feel proud on this special day.” Sport Relief is back from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th March, and there are more ways than ever for you to take part, change lives and feel proud. Whether you get sponsored to enter an event at the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games or fundraise with friends and family at home, work or school, you’ll help people living incredibly tough lives. In fact, half of all the money raised by the public is spent right here at home in the UK, with the other half used to make a difference in the world’s poorest communities.

There will be music, a 1610 Sports Instructor to provide a warm-up for you to enjoy, bouncy castle for young ones to enjoy, and entertainment from local groups. For more information contact Jonathan Smith on 07528 456439 or email Jonathan.smith1291@gmail.com.

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Trading Local - Burnham-on-Sea Writing Workshops to create 48 free shows in shops on Saturday 16th April, start to take place at the end of January.

Burnham-on-Sea will be transformed on Saturday 16th April when six professional actors stage 48 free live performances in shops in the town centre. Trading Local starts with free writing workshops, in various locations around the town. Join us at The Crafty Tea Cup, Victoria Street, on Tuesday 2nd February, between 10am and midday, or at the Round Tower Guest House on the Esplanade on Thursday 11th February between 2pm and 4pm, or at the Courtyard Bar, The Royal Clarence Hotel on Wednesday 17th February between 7pm and 9pm. First time and experienced writers are being sought to create five minute scripts specifically for, and about, the town. Twelve will be selected for professional production, and audiences, residents, shoppers and visitors will see the results on Saturday 16th April.

See a show in the butcher’s as well as a chop; get a story in the barber’s as well as a haircut; hear a tale in the café as well as your coffee brewing. Shop, take in a show, have a cup of tea, see another show, have some lunch – and repeat. Sheila Hannon, Show Of Strength’s Creative Producer, said: “Burnham-on-Sea is a lovely seaside town with great independent shops, and Trading Local is a glorious way to celebrate them.

It will be a great day out, and all for free. What’s not to like?”

Drama Practitioner, Selina Keedwell said: “This is an excellent opportunity for the community to get involved and celebrate artistic talent in our town by writing a script. Everyone has a story to tell and I can’t wait to see those stories performed, by professional actors, in our local shops and businesses.”

Audiences say: “Superb event, truly innovative and imaginative.” Shops say: “Lots of new people came in who’d never been in here before.”

Organised in association with BOS Community T heatre Group, supported by Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Coop Funeral Care & Take Art. www.showofstrength.org.uk.

Belles of Burnham WI The next meeting of the Belles of Burnham will take place on Tuesday 2nd February at the Avenue Tennis Club. This month’s speakers will be from the Children’s Hospice South West with a talk about the work that takes place following a recent donation from a social event, to this worthwhile charity.

We will also invite BOS Community Theatre’s Selina Keedwell to talk about theatre and writing scripts linked to the Trading Local Project. The WI has a full programme for 2016 including tennis coaching, clairvoyant evenings, pamper sessions, animation and much more. If you would like to become a member of this popular group, contact Jacqui Strong on 07864 051315.

North Somerset Decorative and Fine Arts Society Join us for interesting lectures on the arts, from recognised experts. Lectures are held at the 37 Club, between Woolavington and Puriton, on the first Wednesday of the month. Meetings are at 2.15pm in the winter. Wednesday 3rd February at 2.15pm, Dr. Suzanne Fagence Cooper - The Invisible Woman into the heart of Dickens. But what was happening at the heart of Dickens's life? He was sensitive to the woes of the fallen, giving Nancy a voice in 'Oliver Twist' and generously setting up a 'home for homeless women' in West London. Yet in 1858 he abandoned Catherine, his wife of 20 years.

Charles Dickens was smitten with a young actress called Nell Ternan. This illustrated lecture reveals the tension between his public persona and his secret love. On Wednesday 2nd March at 2.15pm, Stephen Duffy - The Founders and Treasures of the Wallace Collection. Five generations of one family brought this great collection together.

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Gardening Jobs for FEBRUARY At this time of year the weather can be most variable, so our garden tasks are very much weather related.

Make sure mowers and other garden machinery are in good working order for the seasons ahead.

If they are not too wet, spike or fork lawns to improve their drainage.

Finish any plans for sowing and planting and purchase new seeds if required.

Shrubs and trees can still be planted if conditions are suitable.

Complete the pruning of fruit trees and bushes and give them a dressing of high potash fertilizer like sulphate of potash.

Use cloches to warm up the soil for later planting and sowing.

Inside the protection of a greenhouse try starting shallots, onion sets, broad beans and peas in small pots of compost for planting out next month.

Only start sowing tender plants like tomatoes and peppers if you provide extra heat for the emerging seedlings.

Continue chitting seed potatoes in a light, frost free place.

Make a start with rose pruning and prune summer flowering clematis right back to a pair of strong looking buds.

If conditions are right, sow some parsnips outside but bear in mind they may take up to four weeks to germinate. Some people choose to wait until April or May to sow their parsnips and still achieve good results.

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 15th February with a talk from Sarah Chouglay – ‘Daffadowndillies’. All welcome. Members of the Society free, visitors £1.50.

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Call Geraldine on 01278 684074 or 07710695490

Prim & Proper 14 Oxford Street Burnham On Sea TA8 1LG

Iron

From £13.00 per load

Weekly visits if needed • Grass Cutting• Hedge & Tree Cutting • Turfing & Fencing Ground Clearance • Gravel Laid • Gardens Renovated

01278 765820

Wash & Dry

LOGS

LOGS FOR SALE Call

07590 594699

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Local Business A – Z Painters & decorators

PLUMBERS

C M WESTON

PAINTING & DECORATING Local professional, 22 years experience

Wallpaper hanging • Coving All aspects of Decorating, General House Maintenance Reasonable Rates, No VAT, Free Quote

Mob: 07790 549 704 Tel: 01278 256 305

Chapple Interiors Professional Interior & Exterior Decorating Service Over 25 years experience • Approved member of ‘ICI Dulux Select’ • ‘Trust Mark’ approved tradesmen Wallpaper hanging specialists • Domestic, Commercial and Insurance work • Competitive free quotes Call: 01278 785678 or 07736 321416 Chapple04@hotmail.com www.chappleinteriors.co.uk

Plumbing and Heating

Plumbing an All Domestic Plumbing & Heating Boiler Repairs &Plumbing Spares and Heating Central Heating & Bathroom Installation Steve Conway Caravan Specialists Mobile 07856 776531 Drains & Blockages Steve Conway Mobile 07 No Call Out Charge Steve Conway Mobile 07856 776531 Free Quotation Call Steve the Plumber on 07856 776531

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

Delux total painting & decorating.

Internal and external.

Free estimates.

01278 787242 07971082292 Plasterers

Larry Prout Master Plasterer 40 years experience No job to small

Free quotatioNs

P.H PLUMBING , HEATING & GAS ENGINEER 9 ATLANTIC CRESENT , B.O.S , SOMERSET , TA8 1NF FULLY QUALIFIED . FULLY INSURED 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE GAS BOILER SERVICE £30.00

SAFETY CHECKS INC LPG £30.00

ALL PLUMBING & TILING UNDERTAKEN FREE QUOTES & ADVICE CALL PAUL THE PLUMBER ANYTIME ON

07583 084786 / 01278 781788 CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED

NO CALL OUT CHARGE

Special Rates for OAPs

Tel: 01278784495 Mob: 07833770568 Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01278 238000.

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Local Business A – Z PLUMBERS CONTINUED

Property maintenance CONTINUED

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Shoreline Property Maintenance

Plumbing & Heating

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Central heating fit & service Bathrooms complete fitting inc. tiling All plumbing works Free quotations Call Chris on 01278 784223 07920 097491

House and Garden Maintenance Based in Burnham-on-Sea

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Drain and gutter unblocking Door locks repaired or replaced Brick and blockwork repairs All aspects of garden maintenance Garden waste taken away Window repairs Carpentry Painting

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Strimming Patio and paving Fencing Garage locks Lawn mowing Hedge trimming Tiling Plumbing

* Small jobs welcome * * Free estimates * * No call-out charges *

Local Friendly Service

Phone: 01278 795056 Mob: 07715 205676 Email: hrj.shoreline@gmail.com

PRINTING

• Small Domestic Jobs • Rental Property Maintenance • Portable Appliance Testing (P.A.T.) 240v & 110v

PRINTING

Competitively priced printing for local businesses • Leaflets, Menus, Postcards • Business stationery, Booklets • Calendars, NCR, Posters Call James on 07523 990058 or email james@localreach.co.uk

SERVICES

Tel: 07733 033700

Advertise in this space for only £4.75 per week. No VAT! FREE advert design. We deliver 10,000 copies monthly.

Call James now on 01278 238000.

Happy to discuss on the phone or arrange a visit REMOVALS

Property maintenance

Decorating • carpentry HanDyman service

NO VAT!!!

free estimates • free advice

FULL or PART house clearences plus container storage

for all your household needs

No job too small

For a FREE estimate Call FJ Hales on:

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

STEVE HODGE

Property & Garden Maintenance 01278 722956 or 07708 062 145 www.stevehodge.biz • All types of Fencing, Gutters & fascia’s cleaned or replaced • Internal or external painting • Rental Property maintenance • All works considered

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07967 209692

www.asexpress.co.uk • asremovals@outlook.com

D’S REMOVALS House, Office, Single items, Packing service, Storage, Local and long distance.

Fully insured. No vat.

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Roofing Services

Phone: 07881 385644 Email: info@barrynew.co.uk

P. Deakin

Floor & Wall Tiler FREE Quotations Call now on: 07913 571479 / 01278 773691 Turf Supplier

LAWN TURF SUPPLIER Established 1963

Turf supplied & laid if required Town & Countr y Ser vice

07905 748499

01278 786859

W S Hancock, Oaktree Fm. Edithmead, BOS

STORAGE

TV/VIDEO

TV & VIDEO SERVICES Specialists in repairs to all makes of Plasma, LED & LCD TVs

Same day callout and repair service available Problems setting up your new tv? Ask for our in home digital tv tuning installation service

Tel: 01278 802042 or 07738 676054 tvvideoservices@aol.com

Discounts available for Senior Citizens

SURVEYORS

WEB DESIGNERS

Aardman Associates Ltd C H A R T E R E D

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COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL WORK UNDERTAKEN ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST

WEB DESIGN

Low cost web sites for local businesses • Web Sites from only £199 • FREE Domain name with web site • Hosting on our secure servers

• Surveys and Inspections • Party Wall and Boundary Disputes • Dilapidations • Expert Witness and Defect Analysis Reports

Tel and Fax: Street (01458) 841341 www.aardmanassociates.co.uk Director: Mike Lewis Bsc (Hons) MRICS FFPWS FICWC

Tree Surgeons

Call James on 07523 990058 or email james@localreach.co.uk Happy to discuss on the phone or arrange a visit WILLS AND PROBATE

LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY - £99 + vat HOME VISITS AVAILABLE

James & Co. 01278 786900

Natwest Bank Chambers, Victoria Street, Burnham-on-Sea

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