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Issue 72 June 2016

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The family business you’ll be at home with When you buy windows, doors and conservatories there are three things you do need to be sure about - value-formoney, quality and the workmanship of the installers. And the one thing you most certainly don’t need is being pressured into making decisions. Kingfisher can set your mind at rest on all counts. We are a long established family firm and family values dictate the way we do business. So much so that many of our customers become friends and, in turn, recommend us to their friends. Our product range is comprehensive and consistently keenly priced. It includes PVCu, timber and aluminium and can be viewed, at your leisure, at our East Brent showroom. If you invite us to give you a quotation, we will take the time to establish your requirements exactly, explain the options and choices to you, give advice where required, take careful measurements and give you a clear, detailed breakdown of costs. We will then leave you to make a decision in your own time. You will not be harassed or badgered.

customers, Mrs Dingle, puts it, ‘Kingfisher’s whole approach is different, there is no pressure and, to be honest, it’s like dealing with friends. As far as the fitting was concerned, not only was the work completed with infinite care, but the installers were a pleasure to have around’. Please visit our web site www.thekingfisherfamily.com, call us on 01278 760616, email us at hello@thekingfisherfamily.com, or visit our East Brent showroom. A family welcome awaits you. We are open from 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am until 12.30pm on Saturday

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From the editor Welcome to the June edition of Local Reach, edging closer to the longest day of the year already! What an edition we have, with information about activities to promote the Queens 90th birthday, to CADs music events in the Manor gardens, success stories of recent fundraising activities to current walks taking place to develop and raise awareness of a rare genetic condition. We would like to encourage community groups to share their event details and activities with us here at Local Reach and promote locally to over 10000 households free of charge. Please contact us by email to share your events throughout the year. Editorial deadline for June issue is Monday 13th June 2016. Jacqui Strong, Community Editor for LocalReach. jacqui@localreach.co.uk

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Come and see what the Burnham on Sea U3A can offer you. We have a Coffee morning every Thursday from 10am at the Community Centre, Berrow Road. See www.burnhamu3a.com for more information on activities and groups.

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This group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month, at the Catholic church hall Burnham-on-Sea 2pm-4pm. All welcome, we aim to provide friendship and support to those with Parkinson’s, carers, families and friends. On June 13th we will have a guest speaker from The Cinnamon Trust, an organisation dedicated to caring for pets whose owners can no longer do so. There will be the usual raffle and tea/coffee. Why not join us? For further information contact Ronnie Broadley 786266

Flutation We are the Burnham on Sea based flute ensemble, available to play at charity concerts, special events, weddings etc. We play a wide variety of music from Baroque to Classical, music from the shows and films to arrangements of modern songs. If you play a flute and would like to join us, we meet on Tuesday evenings in Burnham. Please contact Sheila on 01278 782167 for all enquiries.

A Bit of a Do Join us at the Methodist hall on College Street on Friday 17th June for an old time music hall sing-a-long with supper, tickets cost £7.50pp 6.00pm for 6.30pm start with the proceeds going towards the church roof fund. Tickets are available from 783652 or Saturdays at the drop in coffee mornings. Everyone welcome.

Berrymans your Number One Estate and Lettings agent for Burnham, Highbridge and the surrounding villages TA8 and TA9. If you are thinking of buying, selling or letting a home contact us now to arrange a free market appraisal. Our experienced, professional Sales and Lettings teams would be delighted to help you. Just call in to our High Street offices or telephone 01278 793700. Alternatively email us: Sales enquiries to graham@garyberryman.co.uk and Lettings enquiries to pennyc@garyberryman.co.uk Number 1 in TA8 and TA9 since 2008. Estate agency data is collected from the internet and is collated and published by Savvyagent. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the data, due to variations in data published by estate agents, this cannot be guaranteed and Savvyagent accept no responsibility for any discrepancies errors or omissions.

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Oh What a Beauty – I’ve never seen one as big as that before!

Quiz Night at Highbridge Social Club.

Club agents for the local angling groups Burnham Angling are seeking your photos of your best catch! Local anglers are being encouraged to photograph their catch and drop them into the tackle shop on Regent Street. Local Reach are also keen to here your stories and any groups that meet locally – if looking for new members let us know and share your photos with us too!

This month, on Thursday 16th June, all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West. Questions begin promptly at 7.30pm. Come and join the fun - only £2.00 per person. Details from 01278 784184 or email mu.sec@outlook.com Monday mornings at 10.00am to 11.00am, in the Highbridge Community Hall. A gentle warm-up to the week. Details from 01278 784184, mu.sec@outlook.com

Burnham on Sea Pagan Moot. We are a small friendly group who meet the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Gatsby Room at the Ritz Social Club in Victoria Street, Burnham on Sea. All paths welcome. We celebrate the turning of the Wheel of the Year and hold regular ceremonies. Our speaker on June 28th is Weeza the topic is Bearfoot Walking and the Temple of Ursa. For further details contact Derwen 07776 306125 or derwen73@gmail.com

The Coastline Singers We meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.30-9.30 at the Methodist Church, West Huntspill. We sing all kinds of music, and everyone is welcome to join us. Look out for our concert in the Highbridge Community Hall, at 7pm on Saturday 25th June. Details from Mu.sec@outlook.com 01278 784184

Exercise to Music Monday mornings at 10.00am to 11.00am, in the Highbridge Community Hall. A gentle warm-up to the week. Details from 01278 784184, mu.sec@outlook.com Highbridge ladies group are hosting a midsummer music concert, with the coastline singers. Highbridge Community Hall, Saturday 25th June 7pm. Tickets £5:00 on the door or tel 789868. Raffle and refreshments available in support of hill view carnival club.

Dads ride Free on Father’s Day Why not bring your Dad, for a free ride (when you ride with him) at West Huntspill Railway on Sunday 19th June at the Memorial Playing field, New Road, West Huntspill, TA9 3QE from 2pm till 4.30pm. Refreshments available

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Join the Belles of Burnham WI at The Avenue Tennis Club on the Grove, the first Tuesday in the month from 730pm until 930pm. The group has a membership of over 40 people, be part of the largest women’s voluntary organization. Speakers invited to make contact via our facebook page Belles of Burnham WI. Next meeting Tuesday 7th June.

The Friends of the Community Centre next coffee morning will be held on Saturday 4th June at the Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea, between 9.45am and 11.45am. All the usual Bric a brac, books, jigsaws, clothes, cards, raffle and refreshments (including homemade cakes). Please support this monthly event, no admission charge just come and have a browse.

Picture This Burnham Area Evening Flower Club has invited Carole Norman from Bournemouth to present her demonstration entitled "Picture This" on Monday 20th June 2016. This is Carole's first visit to Burnham and we look forward to an inspiring evening. The Club meets in St Andrews Church Hall at 7.30pm and visitors are most welcome.

Join us on Friday 10th June for an evening of Miniature Railways and Local ales. At the Memorial Playing field, New Road, West Huntspill 7.00pm-11.00pm the evening hosted by West Huntspill Model Engineering Society and Burnham-on-Sea Rotary Club. There will be a selection of local ales and other refreshments. Tickets £10.00 to include 1st drink Under 14’s free. Tickets available from Ashley Edwards 01278 794304 also from West Huntspill Railway.

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We have an exciting speaker this month by Malcolm Cuthbertson “The Stories Told in Flamenco Dance” at the Fritzlar Society group meeting on Wednesday 15th June at St John’s Church Hall, Highbridge 2-4 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available

On the 10th/11th/12th June at All Saints Church. A festival of Flowers and local art to celebrate the Queens 90th Birthday. Open each day 1030am – refreshments served daily in the Church Hall. More info from Kay 01278 789678 or Revd Tonya Nixon or Sara 788665.

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Courses at Somerset Skills & Learning in June Know the basics of using your computer and want to learn more? Moving On With your Computer could be for you. Other IT courses planned: Microsoft Office Skills, and Using Flickr and Slideshows. Sugarcraft workshops include: ‘Frozen’ Cake; Wonky Cake; and Animal Modelling and Cupcakes with guest tutor Ann Pickard. Plus a new beginners’ ‘Simply Sugarcraft’ course on Monday evenings. More information / enrolment at Somerset Skills & Learning, Princess Street, Burnham / online at www.sslcic.co.uk / or telephone 0330 332 7997

Ladies morning On the Saturday 25th June 2016 10am - 12pm at Burnham-onSea Community Centre, next to the swimming pool. There will be independent retailers offering make up and make overs, ladies fashion, gel nails, refreshments including tea, coffee and home made cakes. There will be a raffle with some great prizes so come and enjoy a relaxed morning. Funds raised will be going towards Sensational Kids Somerset, to support a local group of children with disabilities.

Walking for Frankie Raising awareness and fundraising for the Lily Foundation Charity Mark Penfold is going to embark on a 400 mile charity walk from Edinburgh to London in June, with the support of the Royal Mail he is going to walk the historical route to mark their 500th Anniversary. Royal Mail are fully supporting Mark and are generously going to match donate up to £20,000 – but needs our support too. The reason Mark is doing this walk is because his grandson Frankie has a rare genetic life limiting illness called Leigh’s disease. There currently is no cure and Mark is looking to raise money for the Lily Foundation which works hard to raise awareness of mitochondrial diseases, supports families affected by it, funds genetic testing and research with the aim of finding a cure. With your help Mark is aiming to raise £20,000 which means Royal Mails matching he has the potential to raise £40,000 which would help the charity immensely. Every £1.00 would be doubled so every donation really does count. Mark can be sponsored using the sponsor form at Café Aroma or The Royal Mail sorting office or online at www. sponsorme.co.uk/markpenfold or follow on twitter or facebook Mark Penfold – walking for Frankie.

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Important announcement – Microsoft’s Windows 10 free upgrade soon to be made chargeable. Please read on for more. As you may know, Windows 10 – Microsoft’s latest version of Windows – has been a free upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users since its release on July 29th 2015. Some are put off by the occasional ‘nagging’ they receive to upgrade to Windows 10, but very few have anything bad to say about it once they’ve got used to it – recently, Microsoft announced over 300 million devices now use Windows 10, and all reports have shown that the vast majority of owners are very pleased with their decision - I have found that almost every customer I have upgraded to Windows 10 is very pleased with Microsoft’s latest system once they get to know it, including those who were initially hesitant to upgrade as they were “comfortable” with what an older version of Windows was offering them. Often a little bit of tuition/help goes a long way with the installation of a new Windows system. Now that the one-year anniversary of Windows 10 is approaching, the upgrade will no longer be free after July 29th and will subsequently cost $119 (approx. £82), according to Microsoft. Therefore, now more than ever is the time for those running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 who have not upgraded, to recognize that Windows 10 is a worthwhile upgrade for any home user, and is not all different from Windows 7 or 8.1 in actual usage, but simply offers the latest performance, features and security. To learn how to perform your free upgrade now, open your internet browser and navigate to: www.tinyurl.com/upgradeto10 Our advice for those who are still running Windows XP or Windows Vista machines, who cannot perform the free upgrade, is to upgrade entirely to a new Windows 10 machine if you are experiencing sluggishness or unresponsiveness. If you wish to do this safely, please call us on 07973 536299 to be quoted for a full upgrade service – a new computer/laptop, and the migration of your personal files onto the new machine. Neil Buzzard - Director - Computer Problem Solutions Ltd. e-mail: sales@e-cps.co.uk

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Now is the time to brush the cobwebs off your racquet and come on down to Avenue Tennis located in The Grove (just off the Berrow Road, between Rectory and Stoddens Roads). It’s never too late to start, or start again. As an incentive we are offering FREE tennis for 3 months (months of June, July & August) to all members of the community who would like to ‘give it a go’ (existing members are ineligible). Free use of our courts is available however payment will be required for participation in any courses. Commencing on Saturday afternoons (2pm-5pm) from Saturday 4th June especially welcome are families, couples, singles, and accompanied children. Racquets, and balls will be provided although participants are asked to wear trainers (non-marking ones please). This is a trial period for participants to see if they would like to take up club membership from 1st September 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 01278 785547. During May Avenue Tennis hosted a prestigious 3 day Aegon National Inter County 14U Girls Junior Team Tournament. As well as the Somerset team, teams of six girls came from Berkshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Devon, and Hampshire & The Isle of Wight. The standard of tennis was extremely high and Wiltshire just managed to beat Hampshire in the final game. Wiltshire go through to the national finals later this year. On Saturday 14 May, as part of the nationwide Great British Tennis Weekend, Avenue Tennis Club held an Open Afternoon. This was well attended and enjoyed by all who came. The event will be repeated in July (details will appear in the July Local Reach). Something is offered for all ages and abilities at Avenue Tennis. ‘Rusty Racquets’ group sessions for ‘returners’, Cardio Tennis for those who want to burn off calories whilst having fun on a court, and a variety of courses for children of all ages including Tots Tennis and Mini Tennis. Details on our website www.avenuetennis.com We are “More than just a Tennis Venue”. We are a Community facility with regular weekly sessions during the daytime: Bridge, Pilates, and Music with Mummy for toddlers. Details on our website. And, don’t forget our popular function room (with Bar) is available for hire. For details contact Jane on 01278 785547.

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Highbridge Business Networking Event Can employee engagement can help save your business? Forward-thinking businesses are invited to join Somerset Enterprise Centres’ next business breakfast on Friday 27th May in the Highbridge Enterprise Centre. David Crossman is a Chartered Member of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel Development), is a Member of the ILM (Institute of Leadership & Management) and FSB. David has over 30 years’ experience that includes holding a number of corporate and service lead roles. David will be sharing a variety of tried-and-tested methods as well as his unique insight on the latest trends, thinking and ideas to show how you too can improve your business results simply by paying greater attention to employee wellbeing and engagement. The event at Highbridge Enterprise Centre, Isleport Business Park, Bennett Rd, Highbridge TA9 4AL runs from 8am to 9.30am, and costs £5 to cover breakfast on the day. Parking is available on site, however spaces are limited. To book please email Freddie.amos@tedcltd.com or call 01803 207566.

Ethical Stair Lift Company Mark Sutton, who decided to set up a stair lift business after his father was almost stung by a pushy and aggressive stair lift installation company, is delighted to have been successfully trading for almost 3 years. Suttons Stair lifts is a family-run business dedicated to providing a fair and ethical service. We offer a range of new or refurbished stair lifts for purchase or rental in the Somerset and Mendip area. Our showroom at the Anglo Trading Estate, Commercial Road, Shepton Mallet displays not only stair lifts but mobility scooters, rise and recline chairs as well as a wide range of living aids. We also offer free home assessments and home delivery of all our products.

Burnham-on-Sea camera club Has announces it’s eighth annual exhibition, and the second in Burnham town centre   Once again our annual photography exhibition is to be held at the Baptist Church in College Street, Burnham-on-Sea. On display will be a selection of photographs by camera club members, and the Baptist kitchen counter will be open for tea’s coffee’s and biscuits. This is an ideal chance to catch up with the latest photographic trends, and discuss the images on display   It is the person behind the lens who takes the photograph, and the club caters for all needs, from beginners to rising and top professionals.   Camera club chair Mike Lang says; “We are a sociable club, and the mix of professional images, and emerging talent is well known, so come along and meet us.”   The exhibition is open to the public on Saturday 11th June, starting at 10.00 am. We anticipate carrying on until 3.00 pm, but that depends largely on how busy we are. Please note the free admission and easy access within the town.

Neighbourhood Plan – two years on It’s now two years since the Burnham and Highbridge area Neighbourhood Planning Group began work and we’re now approaching the end – though it will still be some months in coming. Why has it taken so long? First of all, we needed time to get systems and procedures in place and had to draw up an initial consultation to establish what people thought were the main issues. We did this by attending events and by sending out our first questionnaire. It quickly transpired that people were most concerned about Burnham Town Centre; the general state of Highbridge; and issues around any new housing – especially in light of what many perceived as the shortfalls in recent developments. Secondly, the Neighbourhood Plan process has overlapped with Sedgemoor’s 5 year review of its own local plan or “Core Strategy”. Our Neighbourhood Plan has to conform to Sedgemoor’s local plan so, as their review is still ongoing, we have to wait a while before finalising our work. We are beginning the process of looking at what exactly we have to submit so that, when we have the details from Sedgemoor, we can move quickly to a conclusion. So far we have dealt with Burnham Town Centre, Highbridge, and the principles behind any new housing development. All have been consulted on via household leaflets, e-mail, Facebook and our web site www.burnhamandhighbridgeneighbourhoodplan.org . We expect Sedgemoor to publish its second stage of consultation on its 5 year review around the time you receive this edition of Local Reach – look out for the press releases! This will tell us what to expect as regards the numbers and locations of housing in our area. It is important that people realise that a Neighbourhood Plan cannot reduce that number although it could increase it! We can make alternative proposals as to sites which, if approved at referendum, would become the allocated sites, rather than those suggested by Sedgemoor. If we choose not to put forward alternatives, then the site(s) put forward by Sedgemoor would become those in the local plan which goes forward to an Inspector for examination and alteration or approval. The next meeting of the Steering Group is on June 28th at 7 pm in Burnham Community Centre, Berrow Road. Anyone who wishes is entitled, and welcome, to attend. We may have some important decisions to make!

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The Friends of Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital The League of Friends was set up 50 years ago, after an initiative by the hospital’s nurses who held a summer fete in 1965. This was in the garden of their nurses’ home, Whitewalls, which was situated adjacent to the hospital. The fete was so successful that the matron, Miss Barnes, felt that a group of people from the town could help organise events to raise money for patients to augment NHS funds. So the Friends of Burnham Hospital, as we are now called, was born in 1966. Well over £2 million has been raised with the hospital and its patients benefitting greatly through the generous donations of local people. This money has come from legacies, gifts in memoriam, donations, membership subscription, our annual fete and numerous other events. To mark our 50 years we decided to upgrade our rather tired garden enclosed by the hospital and the conservatory. Uneven paving stones have been removed and the whole area has been resurfaced with a resin material. It is a warm, calming, mustard yellow colour. As there are no trip hazards it is ideal for patients with walking frames and wheelchairs. The furniture, parasols and window blinds, which we have also bought, make the area one where patients can sit in sun or shade with their visitors and even enjoy lunch al fresco. This garden was formally opened on 12 May and hopefully will be used regularly by patients during the summer. Should you wish to see it, it will be open to the public on Saturday afternoon, 11th June. The Annual General meeting of the Friends will be held on Monday 6th June 2016 at 7pm in the Outpatients’ department at the hospital – all welcome to attend, not just members but also anyone who is thinking about becoming a member. Committee members will be on hand to assist you with new membership forms. We look forward to meeting as many of you as possible either at the AGM on 6th June, or the open garden afternoon on 11th June. Eileen Shaw - Secretary to the Friends

Local Foodbank The numbers of people who have received support for the last year are as follows between 1st April 2015 and 31st March 2016. Food Vouchers issued were 354 with the total number of People given Food being 644 (adults – 449 and Children under 16 -195). Our opening hours are; Tuesday 1000 -1200 Methodist Church, College Street Burnham - on Sea and the same time on Saturday mornings. Wednesday 1000 - 1130 at St Johns Church Highbridge Thursday 1000 - 1200 Hope Baptist Church Highbridge. The Foodbank is doing the Summer Collection at Tesco Supermarket on 30th June, 1st & 2nd July. We are now looking for volunteers to help us collect the Food Donated. We are holding our A.G.M. on Wednesday 15th June at 7 pm in Hope Baptist Church, Church Street Highbridge. Everybody is welcome.

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Learn Something New with Bridgwater College Are you looking to undertake a new qualification? Bridgwater College has many courses starting in September 2016 as part of its adult training and skills provision. Bridgwater College will be holding an Open Evening on Wednesday 8 June, 6pm – 8pm and encourages those who are looking to learn something new to find out more and to enrol. Members of staff will be at the event to talk through the courses, fees, loans, and the enrolment process. Those wishing to enrol on a course, will be able to do so on the night either online, at one of the dedicated computer stations, or with the College’s Information and Guidance team. There will also be talks tailored to adult learners throughout the evening. There are over 700 courses to choose from, in subjects ranging from Horticulture, Hair and Beauty, Textiles and Electrical, with durations from one day to a number of weeks. These courses for adults are ideal to help people train for work, progress their career, gain a new qualification, or to learn new skills and hobbies. A Government loan is available for learners who are aged 19+ and starting an eligible course at Levels 3, 4, 5 or 6 from 1 August 2016. The Advanced Learner Loan is designed to support learners with their course fees in a similar way to how students studying university level courses receive a higher education loan. Any qualification previously achieved will not prevent the learner from accessing a loan and being eligible for the loan is not assessed on income; credit checks will not be carried out. The loan does not have to be paid back until the learner earns over £21,000 per annum. Access to Higher Education Advanced Learner Loans are written off if the learner continues their studies at university. Student Angelina Clerkin who studied Access to Higher Education – Health and Social Care said, “Before I had heard of the Advanced Learner Loan I had given up on going to college and being able to get into university. I did not have the money to pay for the Access course myself this year, and the Loan has meant that I can concentrate on my studying, not how to pay for my studies. I'm now able to go to university in London, fulfil my ambition of studying mental health nursing, and start the career I've wanted for a long time.” For more information about the Open Evening, the Advanced Learner Loans or the courses on offer, visit www. bridgwater.ac.uk The new Adult Training and Skills Guide 2016/17 is now available online, or by contacting the Information and Guidance team by calling 01278 441234 or emailing info@bridgwater.ac.uk

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Summerfest Somerset Court is a large residential and day care setting near Brent Knoll for up to 44 adults with autism and has been providing this service for over 40 years and first of its kind in the world at its inception in 1974. Since then the National Autistic Society has grown into a national charity recognised as a leader in the world of autism. We are always looking for ways to raise much needed funds as well as opportunity to involve the larger community. To this end we held a couple of fetes within the grounds, last year we went a step further and held a music festival which we hope will become an annual event. This year Summerfest is on Sunday 5th June from 11am – 9.30pm. Entry is £5 pp but U16s are free and there is free onsite parking. With two stages on the main lawn, 10 bands will play over 10 hours, all are giving their time and talent free. There will be 30+ stalls, food vendors on site, beer tent, the 1610 mobile wall, Kingston Exotics and other entertainment for the younger people! It is probably the biggest music event in the Burnham/Highbridge area this year.

Music on the Green This year’s Annual Music on the Green will be held on Brent Knoll Village Green on Saturday 16th July. We are thrilled to welcome as this year’s performers "Kick the Cat" the Bristol based Blues Brothers, Soul, Motown and Funk Revue band, with a repertoire of music from across the years! We believe this will be an evening not to be missed!! This is always a great evening and with Kick the Cat, we are in for something special!! To make sure you don’t miss out book early!! Tickets are just £10 each, with entrance for accompanied children under 14 FREE. Tickets are available from Brent Knoll Village Shop or ring (01278) 760 308 or 760 986. Bar, BBQ and Raffle available. The event is organised by the Brent Knoll Parish Hall committee, with proceeds going towards the upkeep and improvement of the Parish Hall, which is a registered charity No. 271418.

Summer Concert The King Alfred Concert band invites you to a Summer Concert on Saturday 2nd July at 7.30pm at St Andrew’s Church, Burnham-on-Sea. We are a well-established community concert band, directed by Sheila Philp. Our performance in the Highbridge festival this year was awarded honours. We are looking forward to entertaining you with a varied programme including some well-known classics and film themes. Tickets are £5 on the door. Families are welcome, accompanied children are free. Refreshments will be available. For more information on the band, please visit www. kingalfredconcertband.co.uk

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The sounds coming from St. Andrew's church, Burnham on Sea on Saturday 23rd April 2016, were not of cannons or bombs, but The Burnham & Highbridge Choral Society, along with soloists Katy Garden and Amon-Ra Twilley, accompanied by an orchestra with full percussion, performing Karl Jenkins The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace. This piece of work was commissioned for the millennium by Britain's Royal Armouries and is dedicated to the victims of the Kosovo crisis. The Armed Man is a powerful and compelling account of the descent into, and terrible consequences of war. An audience of 300 who filled the church to capacity. The response to the performance has been very positive. Here is just one of many comments made by members of the audience. "As a really appreciative listener, I wish to thank everyone who participated in the concert on for their part in making the evening such a memorable one. We are certainly privileged to have such a choir serving our community". The Choral Society would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped to make this Spring concert a success. Especially the audience, without your support we would not be able to continue to put on performances such as this.

'Siobhan Johnson Singers' summer concert including her adult choir 'Burnham on Song' and Juniors 'Burnham Youth Choir' and soloists will be held on Saturday 25th June 7pm at St John's Church, Highbridge in aid of BARB Search & Rescue. We are delighted to announce our special guest performer as 'Virtuoso Musician' and 'Master of the Keys' 'Richard Lennox.' Richard is a spectacular classical crossover pianist who plays anything from Bach to the Beatles, Musical Theatre to Rock and Roll. He will be truly entertaining us throughout the evening with his mesmerising stage presence. It will be an evening packed full of songs from musical theatre/ films, not just from the choirs but many of Siobhan's solo singers including Hannah Murdoch, Connie Paterson, Leah Norton and Fiona Williams with all performances being medal winning from this year's Highbridge Festival. Songs and medleys from 'A Chorus Line, Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Matilda, Wicked, Annie, Jungle Book, The Sound of Music' to 'The Prayer' then a 'Silly Disney Sing Along' and the 'Honour's winning 'Disney Mash Up Medley' from the junior choir and 'Burnham on Song' will also be showing off their popular Medley to 'Pachelbel's Canon. A finale from all singers of Gary Barlow's 'Sing' which was written for the Queen's Jubilee. Tickets will be available from 'The Crafty Tea Cup' in Burnham from the end of May or available on the door. For more information please contact Siobhan on 07855 642641 or 01278 751115 for more information.

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A Tomb with a View Stage 2 drama are proudly presenting their latest production at Berrow Village Hall in early June. Comedy-thriller "A Tomb With a View", centres on the aptly named Tomb family who are impatiently awaiting the reading of their late fathers will. The play is set in a sinister old library presided over by a portrait of a grim faced, mad eyed old man. There, a crusty lawyer reads a will (involving millions) to an equally creepy family. One has werewolf tendencies, another wanders around in a toga like Julius Caesar and a third is a mild mannered old lady who plants more than seeds in her flower beds. The terrible Tombs are desperate to hear who will inherit Septimus Tomb's millions but the arrival of unknown authoress Ermyntrude Ash and her male secretary throws them into a state of panic when they realise she is the main beneficiary. Not so much a case of 'who done it?' but 'who keeps doing it' - it isn’t long before the body count rises... With a series of twists and turns and more convolutions than a rattle snake, by the third act, there are more corpses than live members left in the cast. Will anyone survive? and just who is behind all the murders and mayhem? Find out as Stage 2 present: "A Tomb With a View" by Norman Robbins. This hilarious production will be performed on Thurs 9th June, Fri 10th June and Saturday 11th June at Berrow Village Hall, Parsonage Road, Berrow Burnham on Sea. Doors open at 7pm with all performances beginning at 7.30pm. Come and see a great value, highly entertaining local drama production! Advance tickets, priced £7, are available from Grahame on 01278 782319 or Ken on 01278 795619.

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Avon & Somerset PCC Election results declared The result of the 2016 Police and Crime Commissioner election for the Avon and Somerset area has been declared by Police Area Returning Officer Dr Jo Farrar. Sue Mountstevens (Independent) was declared the new Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner after second preference votes were taken into account with a total of 118,547 votes. Sue Mountstevens is duly elected as Police and Crime Commissioner for the Avon and Somerset police area. She will take up her position on Thursday 12 May, 2016. Full results for all of the candidates have been published on www.avonpccelection2016.org.uk. The overall turnout was 26.64% with 325,456 votes cast across the whole of the Avon and Somerset area. This represents an increased level of turnout compared to the previous PCC election three years ago (19.59%). Dr Jo Farrar, Police Area Returning Officer for Avon and Somerset, said: “I would especially like to thank members of the public who turned out to vote yesterday. I would also like to thank everybody who took part in the election - candidates, local returning officers, polling staff, counters and everybody involved across the whole of Avon and Somerset. “Anyone looking for more information on the outcome of the PCC election will find the answer to their questions at www.avonpccelection2016.org.uk.”

Beachside Classic Vehicle Show Visit this years Classic Vehicle Show at The Beachside Holiday Park Coast Road Brean Somerset TA8 2QZ on Sunday 12th June 2016 from 10am until 6pm in aid of the Somerset & Dorset Air Ambulance. Show entry is free and will include Classic Cars, Commercials, Steam Engines, Military Vehicles, Motor Bikes, American Cars, Custom Cars, Tractors, Emergency Vehicles, Oil Engines and more. Café and Licensed bar available, for the children Punch & Judy and Adventure Play area, live music and BBQ on the sun deck with a charity head shave to raise funds! Topped off with a Fly Past by the Spitfire & Hurricane from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight For more information call Rob on 07919351867 or Dave on 01278 751550 Email bcvc2015@gmail.com under Bridgwater Classic & Vintage Club or you can find more info on our web site www.bcvc.co.uk The organisers cannot be held responsible for any exhibit shown or advertised that does not show. All subject to change and weather permitting

Burnham District Pantomime Society At the recent Cinderella awards ceremony held at the Haynes Motor Museum the local Pantomime Society achieved 7 nominations. Emma Twigg who played Silly Billy in this year’s performance of Mother Goose was nominated for 2 awards. The Junior Chorus, Best Original Costumes, Stage Management, Sound Effects and Theatre Design all were nominated. The awards are a prestigious event within the performing arts and well thought of amongst local groups.

Sea Spray Jam The first Burnham On Sea Spray Jam is shaping up to be a very exciting weekend! Over fifty internationally recognised street and other artists will be painting live in Burnham-on-Sea on the weekend of the 13th/14th August. We are very excited to announce that we will be hosting Inkie, Irony, Cheba, Dank, Miss Wah and Andrew Burns-Colwell for what promises to be an extravaganza of exciting art. There will also be plenty of live music with sets from Curly & Al, Jarvis Lane, The Talk Show Hosts, Bouncing Biscuit, The Rocker Covers, Blue Horizon and more with acoustic sets in Marine Cove for a ‘chilled out’ Sunday. There will also be great food and drink available, children’s workshops and a family sand art competition on the beach. If you want to know more add our Facebook event page ‘The Burnham Spray Jam’. If your business would like to get involved then please email beckyhewlitt@me.com.

Will you be affected by the “Benefit Cap?” Citizens Advice Sedgemoor expect as many as 275 households in Sedgemoor to be affected by changes in Benefits due to take effect in the autumn of 2016. If your household income is more than £384.62 a week (in Sedgemoor) or if you are a single person with an income greater than £257.69 a week, this may mean you. At present the maximum income from benefits may be £500 a week for a family, or £350 a week for single people. So the new limits are quite a bit lower. Your Housing Benefit or Universal Credit may be reduced to ensure that you don’t get more than the new limit. People who are affected will need to be careful to ensure that their rent is paid as a matter of priority. It is quite possible that the Cap will reduce Housing Benefit - so rent will go unpaid - and eviction will follow. Homes in Sedgemoor are offering help to prepare for this change. The Cap is intended to affect people of working age. There are some exemptions if you receive Working Tax Credits or if you work enough hours to do so. “Household” means that both partners and dependent children and other adults are taken into account. This is a time of major change for Benefits Claimants. The Cap comes within a few weeks of the introduction of Universal Credit in Sedgemoor: that is paid not weekly but monthly – so claimants will need to budget carefully. Anyone in need of Advice should call at the office at Clarence House or call Advice Line on 03 444 88 9623.

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“A Choir to Inspire” The Pontnewydd Male Voice Choir Mark Church is proud and privileged to have engaged South Wales` oldest Male Voice Choir, the Pontnewydd Male Voice Choir from Cwmbran, for a Concert in the Church on Saturday 9th. JULY at 7.00pm. This long-established and much sought-after Choir has a repertoire that covers a wide range of choral singing, from traditional Welsh and classical choral music, much loved ballads and operatic choruses to arrangements of songs from stage and film musicals. The Choir enjoys a high reputation for its quality of performance for which it has been awarded numerous cups and certificates at choral competitions. Pontnewydd Male Voice Choir was founded in 1904 by men working in the local industries of coal, steel and on the railway. Like most Welsh Male Voice Choirs, they were bound together to sing and enjoy music. Today it still attracts some 80 local men who wish to sing for pleasure and benefit from long lasting friendships. The Choir has also benefitted from various international tours singing in many prestigious events and in concert with foreign choirs. The Choir appears regularly at the Royal Albert Hall and has toured extensively in Europe and Canada. If you are interested in coming to this Concert, you are advised to purchase in advance your tickets (£7.00) (including Programme and Refreshments), which will be available from Isabel Lillico (01278 782347) or from Jon Glauert (01278 786270). Admission may be possible on the door, but we cannot guarantee seating. Accompanied children are admitted Free.

A Music Marathon at St John’s in Highbridge! Saturday 18th June, 9am to 9pm: non-stop wall to wall music, of all kinds and of all ages. We’re raising funds for Christian Aid, and would love you to be part of this adventure. We are organising a non-stop concert, and you are invited either to listen or participate. If you can play or sing, are part of a band or choir or whatever musical expertise you have: we’d love to give you the time to perform. But if you just want to come along and listen, then that is great, as well. Saturday 18th June, 9am to 9pm, St John’s Church, Church Street, Highbridge. Come along, and join in! More details: Rev Simon Bale: 07970 936325, sj_bale@icloud.com Don’t be shy!

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Burnham-on-Sea & District in Bloom – Entry Each year the Committee organizes a local competition, the aim being to enhance the town and local district with floral displays during the summer season for the benefit of local residents and visitors. ANYONE can enter, whether you have a large or small garden. Please select the categories which suit you. PRIVATE COMMERCIAL A GROUP OF HOUSES J HANGING BASKETS B HANGING BASKETS K BEST OVERALL C BALCONY L UNUSUAL CONTAINERS D WINDOW BOXES M SHOP WINDOWS E CONTAINER N HOLIDAY VILLAGE F UNUSUAL CONTAINER O NURSING HOMES G FRONT GARDENS P PUBLIC HOUSES Q GARAGES R GUEST HOUSES All entries must be visible from the road. Judging will take place during July and trophies and certificates will be presented later in the year on a date to be announced. PLEASE RETURN THIS SECTION BY 30th JUNE. Hand in to – Tourist Information Bureau, South Esplanade, Burnham on Sea Or post to - Dave Perrett, 66 Worston Road, Highbridge TA9 3JU or Richard Young, 5 Channel Court, Burnham on Sea TA8 1NE NAME ............................. .......................................... ADDRESS .................................................................................. .......................................................................................................................................................................................... CATEGORY(IES) ..................................................

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GARDENING JOBS FOR JUNE Late frosts should be gone so all tender flowers and vegetables can be planted out. Water all your plants well before and after planting and watch out for slugs and snails. Lift any remaining spring bulbs when the foliage turns yellow and leave them in a dry place. Clip hedges, prune early flowering clematis and dead head roses. Keep picking peas and broad beans when they are young and fresh. Protect your strawberries from birds and pick the fruit regularly.

Keep sowing lettuce, radish, carrots, beetroot and spinach, sow some greens for winter use. Sow biennials like wallflowers and sweet william in a prepared seed bed. After the “June drop” of apples, pears and plums assess whether the remaining fruit needs further thinning. Mow lawns regularly and continue to tie in climbing plants. Ventilate greenhouses and damp down floors during any hot spells. Keep the hoe on the go!

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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 have free admission, visitors £1.50.

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From base waste to recycling ‘gold’ Is your recycling the equivalent of 24 caret gold, lumps of old iron, or a bucket or two of Burnham on Sea mud? Recycling is all about its value as a raw material. Your recycling is like the ore dug out of a mine to be smelted into metal ingots. The higher the grade of ore, the less time, energy and resources are needed to dig it out and turn it into products for sale. Exactly the same is true of your recycling, from the food and drink cans to glass and plastic bottles, paper and card to aluminium foil and aerosols. That is why you should rinse out containers, take tops off bottles and nozzles off aerosols, scrunch the foil together so it can be separately processed, and never let textiles get wet. And that is why we want only the materials listed for recycling and nothing else, and why Somerset goes for kerbside sorting rather than an all-in-one-box system. Any contamination, such as broken glass in paper, beverage cartons or food-filled Clean stream: avoiding pizza boxes in cardboard, or adding other plastic items to plastic bottles, lowers the contamination will help hold value of what needs to be a very “clean stream” of each material. down your costs “When in doubt, leave it out” is a good mantra to follow, and then check what you ought to do on our website or with your council’s customer services. Double sorting at the kerbside and recycling sites – first you, then collection crews or site staff at Highbridge and elsewhere – ensures that Somerset’s recycling always finds markets to be turned into new products and packaging, and none ends up in costly and polluting landfill. That holds down the long-term cost of the waste services you pay for. Your efforts to put out high-quality recycling with no contamination are essential. Please keep it up, and do nudge family, friends and neighbours to do better. For more on how to turn your base waste into recycling gold, 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.

£2004! That's the astonishing amount that the weekly Friday quiz at the Ritz has already raised for local charities, clubs and societies so far this year. Those that have benefited include: BARB, Fibro Heart, Scouts, Hillview Carnival Club, CLIC and many more. An average of £140 is raised on the evenings with the record standing at £287! Local clubs & societies, school PTAs, Charities, local groups etc are invited to contact the Ritz in Victoria St, Burnham on Sea as they are now taking bookings for Friday dates from July to December. 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. 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 2016 is £6000 - 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 10.30. Questions are suitable for all - nothing too difficult & 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 and 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 07936538263 22

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Burnham on Sea and District Horticultural Society Join us on our next garden vist on a coach trip to Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, Budleigh Salterton Devon on Sunday 26th June leaving the community centre on Berrow Road at 9am. Total cost is £18.50 – for more information telephone Mary on 10278 784166

East Huntspill Garden Club Join the garden club on Wednesday 15th June come along for a Cream Tea in the garden of Marian and Richard Newman at 8 Church Road, East Huntspill from 2.30pm entry is £4 and will include a full tea! if its hot, there will be ice creams!. Parking on site for blue badge holders only, others please park where signs direct you. Buses from: Woolavington, Burnham on Sea, Weston Super Mare stop outside by the Crown Stores. The Wells/Wedmore bus at the corner of New Road. June will be a busy month for the club as they are busy organizing this years flower festival, any help appreciated or sponsorship, if interested in taking part contact Kay on 789678.

Somerset Time for Youth Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to read about Somerset Time for Youth special needs youth club. The club for children/young people aged from 0 to 18 years of age who have various disabilities, physical, mental, emotional, learning, behavioural, etc. Somerset Time for Youth’s aim is to provide the foundation on which personalities, life skills, positive relationships can be developed within a safe and secure environment, empowering members, and supporting them and their families, to make a difference. The youth club has just celebrated it’s second birthday and is now into it’s third year of existence, and continues to provide great activities for members and their families to enjoy. Last month we went to Crealy Adventure Park in Devon and had a super fun day out. This month we are having a street party celebrating the Queens 90th Birthday. If you have a child or young person, who you feel may like to take part in the activities we offer, why not drop in on the 4th or 18th June and see what is going on. You can follow us on Facebook, or contact us by telephone 07745 236 742 or alternatively email us somersettimeforyouth@gmail.com.

Queens Birthday: Celebrate with Us! The 90th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II with three days of games and entertainment based on the promenade by the jetty. To book a team for the tug-of-war or to take part in the youth parade or concerts please call BOS events on 01278 238714. On Friday 10th June there will be a paper plane competition at mid-day followed by Chaos Football at 2pm on the main beach. Saturday 11th June if you would like to take part in the tug of war then this starts at mid day until 2pm, dress up with a Royal theme and enter a competition starting at 2pm with music on the beach from 3pm until 630pm finishing with “Elvis”. Find us by the Jetty and Main Beach. The entertainment doesn’t end there with Sunday 12th June seeing Zorb Balls on the beach with The Prisoner Experience, Sand Boat Race at 2pm with the annual Youth Parade at 4pm followed by displays by our youth groups and performers. Visit www.bosevents.co.uk for more information about how to book.

SEDGEMOOR RAMBLERS – 40th Anniversary – Walking Festival As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations Sedgemoor Ramblers are hosting a free walking festival taking place on 11th & 12th June starting from Nether Stowey so we can enjoy the Quantock Hills. There is a choice from 3 walks on each day, with tea and cake available when you finish. All walks are free but booking is essential, a booking form is available on line at www. sedgemoorramblers.co.uk or you can telephone Alan or Sara on 01278 773730. In addition to our festival we have our regular walk programme available; 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 01278 783560 or Alan 01278 773730 who will be happy to send you a programme and answer any queries.

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Telephone 01278 783704 Mobile

07568 148138

mike@newo-electrical.co.uk

Website

newo-electrical.co.uk

R.G. ALARMS & ELECTRICAL Electrical Contractor

GARDEN SERVICES

Apex Gardening

■ Domestic

■ Rewires & new builds

■ Commercial

■ Extra sockets, lights etc

Grass cutting • Hedge cutting • Tree work etc

■ Agricultural

■ Electrical alterations

Tel. 01278 784113 Mob. 07833 150148

■ Installations

■ Intruder alarms

■ Maintenance

■ Fire alarms

Tel: 01278 780966 Mob: 07710 692277 FENCING FLORISTS

GARDEN WORKS ■ Patios ■ Fencing ■ Turﬁng ■ ■ Block paving ■ etc ■ FREE ESTIMATES No job too big or too small

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 Flowers for all occasions   Gift Bouquets and Baskets   Wedding Flowers   Funeral Tributes Specialists 

55 High Street, Burnham-on-Sea Telephone 01278 787489 www.flowersandthings.co.uk

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Keith’s AGarden Services cut above the rest

WE’LL HELP YOUR GARDEN TO LOOK IT’S BEST! Weekly visits if needed • Grass Cutting• Hedge & Tree Cutting • Turfing & Fencing Ground Clearance • Gravel Laid • Gardens Renovated

01278 765820

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LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z HAIRDRESSERS

LEAFLET DELIVERY

Prim & Proper Hairdressing, beauty, holistic therapies and nails.

14 Oxford Street Burnham On Sea TA8 1LG

Tel: 01278 782755

LANDSCAPING SERVICES

LANDSCAPING GARDENING • SLABBING • TURFING • BLOCK PAVING

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

C M WESTON

PAINTING & DECORATING

Call Derek for a free quote on 01278 788401 or 07852 502692

Local professional, 22 years experience

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

• Block paving & concrete driveways • • patios, stone, brick & block work • • turfing, garden clearances • • fencing • building work •

LAUNDERETTE

‘THE LAUNDRY ROOM’

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

DUVETS WASHED & DRIED £13.00 Any Size or £25.00 For Two*. Includes Collection & Delivery * Excludes feather duvets Call: Geraldine 01278 684074 or 07710695490

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LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z PAINTERS & DECORATORS CONTINUED

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

PLUMBERS CONTINUED

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

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07583 084786 / 01278 781788 CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED

NO CALL OUT CHARGE

NO V.A.T

Special Rates for OAPs

Tel: 01278784495 Mob: 07833770568 PLUMBERS

Plumbing and Heating

Plumbing an All Domestic Plumbing & Heating Plumbing and Heating Boiler Repairs & Spares Central Heating & Bathroom Installation Steve Mobile 07856 776531 Power Conway Flushing Specialists Drains & Blockages Steve Conway No Call Out Charge Steve Conway Mobile 07856 776531 Free Quotation

For all plumbing and related works. • Boilers • Central Heating • Bathroom Fitting Call Scott Watts now on 07891942486

E.A.Smith

PLUmBiNG & hEAtiNG

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

01278 256843

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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

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

FOX SERVICES

House & Garden Maintenance and Clearance Plumbing, Carpentry & Doors • Window Cleaning • Bathrooms & Kitchens Repaired & Installed • Painting & Decorating • Roofs Repaired & Gutters Cleared • Large Household Items Removed & Clearance • Gardening, Grass & Hedge Cutting, Strimming • Fences & Sheds Installed • Disposal of Garden Waste. Call Steve Fox now on 07976 908334 or 01278 256649 or 01458 443094

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

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

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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

Decorating • carpentry HanDyman service 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

REMOVALS

D’S REMOVALS House, Office, Single items, Packing service, Storage, Local and long distance. Fully insured. No vat. T 01278 786977 M 07720971333

A&S

NO VAT!!! REMOVALS free estimates • free advice

FULL or PART house clearences plus container storage

call now on 01278 781330

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LOCAL BUSINESS A – Z ROOFING

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TILING SPECIALISTS

Barry New

Roofing Services

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

Rooﬁng, Slating, Tiling.

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 & Country Service

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

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 Discounts available for Senior Citizens

STAIRLIFTS

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WILLS AND PROBATE

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TREE SURGEONS

James & Co. 01278 786900

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

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YOUR LOCAL CARPET SPECIALISTS • The widest selection of floor coverings in the area • Quality service and installation • Free advice, planning and estimates • Domestic and commercial • Bespoke rug and runner service

17 Victoria Street, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 1AL T: 01278 238150 E: townandcountryflooring@live.com www.tandcflooring.co.uk

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