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Burnham, Highbridge

MArch 2012

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From the editor

With Spring just on our doorstep, it’s time to look forward to what is going to unfold in and around Burnham and Highbridge. The Jubilee celebrations are gathering momentum. The Town Council have put together some information outlining the events that are currently being planned – that does not mean there is not room for more.

For all of you interested in the Arts and Performing Arts, there are some treats coming up this month, with HaBa holding an event at the community centre, and the Somerset Fellowship of Drama running a series of one Act Plays at the Princess during March. The Burnham Dreamscheme will also be treading the boards later in the year, but are on the look out for young talent, so be sure to read on for more information.

Families are being encouraged to make use of the computer and camera equipment available via Family Connections for free hire. It maybe that being out in the open is more appealing so why not investigate the free Family learning projects being made available at Marine Cove.

There is something for everybody – you just need to know where to look for it. With Local Reach being delivered to over 9000 households in the local area, what better way to publicise you event, group or society.

Jacqui Strong, LocalReach Community Editor for Burnham & Highbridge - jacqui@localreach.co.uk The deadline for the April issue is 16th March!

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Therefore if you do not receive your copy then let us know about it. You may have had January’s

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Working in Partnership Have you ever heard or read about agencies ‘working in partnership’ and wondered exactly what that means? It isn’t just another catchphrase as effective working often reduces costs and makes each agency more effective than they would have otherwise have been working alone. The Police have a lot of partners who we call upon in an effort to stop a problem.

Some of our most well known partners are the Parish, District and County Councils but that is just an example.

Roger TOLLEY Burnham-on-Sea Inspector You note I say ‘OUR You are one of the partnership community’. We the Police are members. Yes you, a member part of the community. We are of the community. Without your the people who you look to if you contribution towards preventing have been the victim of a crime crime, by, for example, simply or require some mediation in a not leaving handbags, boxes or disagreement. We strive to be as laptops in your car, you help in much part of this community as reducing the incidence of crime. those who live and work in it and By reporting what you see that visit it. Our interest in keeping you is unusual, door to door callers, safe and satisfied with how we boisterous and aggressive people, you all make a difference contribute is really necessary to continue our quality of life. by those simple actions and Remember it is important that therefore contribute towards making our community safer and we all make it more difficult for criminals at ALL times. stronger.

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Free equipment for families in Highbridge and Burnham Family Connections has been running a Big Lottery Funded project, which encourages families to work together and learn about IT and the internet.

To further support families’, equipment has been left with the community. Two cameras (one of which is waterproof), two tripods, a Mac book laptop, an iMac computer and internet dongle are being kept at Churchfield School, Highbridge, for families to

book out and use together.

There is no cost to book out the equipment, just call the school on 01278 782743 during term time to make sure it’s available.

During the summer holidays, the equipment can be booked by calling Deb Richardson on 01278 785203. All you need to do is bring along a form of ID and state the date you will be returning it.

Families can have a go at documenting family history, filming a football match, making animations or creating a family power point presentation. There is also a funny video showing top tips for using the equipment, which can be viewed on the

Family Connections website; www.familyconnections.org. uk under the ‘your resources’ section.

We’re also calling out to the community. If you think you could use this equipment, whilst also involving families in a project then please get in touch.

If you would like free training on how to get the most from the computers or any further information, please contact Kirsty; Kirsty@somersetfilm.com/ 07722420139.

Family Connections would like to thank all their partnerships for helping to make this project a success.

Somerset Fellowship of Drama at The Princess Hall Local drama group, The West Huntspill Players will be putting on a 1 Act Play for the Somerset Fellowship of Drama at the Princess Hall on Saturday 31st March. Other local groups

will be performing both on the Saturday and Sunday 1st April performances. There will be 9 other groups competing and audiences are needed.

Tickets cost £7 per session, with

a reduction if more than one session is attended £12 for 2 sessions and £15 for 3 sessions.

For some good entertainment contact The Princess Hall for more information and ticket

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The Burnham Dreamscheme celebrated its 1st Birthday during the half term, with over 30 children attending the AGM. Awards were presented throughout the session including certificates for young people who had achieved their bronze and silver award for the number of volunteer hours they had carried out during the year.

Plans were discussed for the future of the

Family History Society The next meeting of the local family history society is on 1 March and our speaker will be John Porter on the "Crosse Families".

The meeting commences at 7.30pm at St John's Church hall in Highbridge and all visitors

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Dreamscheme and the young people were asked to come up with ideas for the Community tasks they would like to undertake as well as the treats they receive in return using up their well earned points. A quiz was organised for the young people and a session litter picking around the Bay Centre. An award was presented to Jo Jefferies for the volunteer of the year for all her hard work throughout the year. The Dreamscheme will also see this year as being a first for them, as they will be putting on a performance during the autumn of Pinafore Pirates (an adapted version of the Pirates of Penzance). There will be an open audition arranged for any young person aged between 8 and 14 years old. If you would like more information email or text Jacqui Strong on 07886971551 or rubecottage@msn.com. will be very welcome. There is an opportunity over refreshments for discussion on individual areas of research or problems Please contact Christopher Deane on 782160 for information on this meeting or our programme for 2012.

CLASS TIMETABLE MON 7pm - Highbridge Community Hall – Regular Jazzercise TUES 7.15pm – Highbridge Community Hall – Bodysculpting (Bums & Tums!)

THURS 7pm – East Huntspill Hall – Regular Jazzercise Jazzercise classes can be enjoyed by all ability groups so whether you do the high impact version or the low impact everyone can get an enjoyable and effective work out. New classes are planned for the Spring including a Speciality class called Ballet Body.

Ballet Body is being held at East Huntspill Village Hall over a 4 week period, starting Wednesday 4th April 2012 at 7pm. Jazzercise Instructor, Carolyn Holt, will be leading the class. Get the long, lean dancer’s body you’ve always wanted in this ballet inspired workout with a kick! Targeted sculpting and toning exercises combined with the rhythm and flexibility of dance will help you attain that long, sleek dancer’s physique. Strengthen and lengthen your muscles for proper posture and grace for life.

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Another success from Burnham District Pantomime Society The Burnham district pantomime society’s production of “Sleeping Beauty” has ended. Our local audiences have told us how much they enjoyed it.

I would like to say a big thank you to all the people who were involved in putting on this show and our supporters, advertisers and audiences for continuing to give us your loyal support in many ways, without you we would not be able to continue.

We did notice that ticket sales were less this year - we think due to the economic climate so if we can afford to reduce them for our next production, we will. It is so important to keep amateur entertainment going so that our young folk

can gain from both taking part in it and from watching. It is of course important to use the Princess so that Burnham can keep it running as an important community facility.

We maybe involved in other events in the coming months with May Day and the Queens jubilee and of course fund raising.

We now have a great bunch of young talent amongst our members to help us.

Our next meeting is Friday 2nd March at the Community Centre, Berrow Road 8pm - and the first Friday in every month except when the panto is on.

New members are always welcome contact Barbara Neill, Membership sec. Tel :- or Wendy Wynn Hon Sec,:- or Mo Cooper chairperson :- 783152 for more information

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Sounds and Voices Talking Newspaper AGM Sounds and voices talking newspaper is holding its AGM on Wednesday 7th March at 3pm.

The meeting will take place at The Old Court House, Jaycroft Road, Burnham-on-Sea. M.R. Miles, Secretary.

Gateway Club AGM Take Notice that the AGM of the Burnham and Highbridge Gateway Club will be held at the Club evening on Thursday 29th March at 7.15 p.m. at the Burnham Area Youth Centre, Cassis Close, Burnham on sea.

All club members, families, guardians and carers are welcome and encouraged to attend, although voting is restricted to club members. Edna Russell (Hon. Sec.)

Safe, caring homes wanted for: Amber– friendly, young ginger and white female.

Emily – young black affectionate female

Shelley – quiet home for initially shy but friendly young dark torty female.

Sally & Sydney – quiet home (no children) for initially shy but friendly kittens. 8 months old.

Oscar – friendly 2 year old white and ginger male.

Connie & Caspar – playful & friendly 5 month old Milly & Mitsy – friendly, kittens playful 9 month old sisters.

To be homed as a pair.

Billy – affectionate mature tabby male.

Misty – quiet, understanding home Cosmo & Cleo – playful wanted for 3 year old black & friendly 5 month old and white female. kittens Homes desperately needed on smallholdings or at Stables for out of work mousers.

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

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Why solar still has a sunny future The recent government cuts to the Feed in Tariff (FIT) scheme caused upheaval in the solar industry. Government excuses for the premature tariff cut were that their forecasts of the uptake of the scheme were all wrong – their prediction that the UK would see 137MW of solar PV capacity installed in the past year was wildly outstripped by the actual figure of 987MW. The forecast performance of solar electric systems was also vastly underestimated, as figures were based on climate data from relatively gloomy Sheffield, while the majority of systems were actually installed in the sunnier south of England: particularly in the South West, solar panels tend to generate far more electricity than the SAP would have had you believe.

On the plus side, this means that solar power in the SW represents an even greater measure of insulation against fuel price rises, which are unfortunately not going to go away. The newly reassessed government ratings show Somerset to have around 20% greater potential for solar generation than the previous SAP figures - which is what MD Stephen Barrett of local installers

Solarsense has always said: South West is Best for solar!

Stephen said, “From 1st April, an EPC of level D or above will be required in order to claim the FIT – so if you are considering solar PV but your home is old or draughty, it’s best to act now.”

There are a whole host of other ways to protect yourself against increasing fuel prices.

Solar thermal or heat pumps are obvious choices to enjoy the warmth of a cosy home with hugely reduced heating bills. There are currently upfront grants available for householders installing these renewable heat technologies, and you will also be eligible for tariff payments with the new Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) coming in October 2012 – and pay next to nothing for your heating between May and October.

The RHI means solar thermal is enjoying a revival relative to PV, and Backwell-based Solarsense have just been commissioned to install a large solar thermal system at the newly redeveloped and much-loved community swimming pool in nearby Paulton.

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Jumble Sale in aid of The Children’s Hospice South West Highbridge Friends Group of the Children’s Hospice South West are holding a fundraising Jumble Sale on Saturday 24th March.

10 am til 12 noon, at St Johns Church Hall, Highbridge. Bargains galore, toys bric-a-brac, books and a coffee shop! Admission 20p

(formerly MDF The Bipolar Organisation) The Weston-super-Mare Self-Help Group meets on the 13th March at FRIEND 39 Oxford Street W-s-M BS23 1TN 7.30-9.30pm. All people with bipolar disorder and/or their supporters are welcome at our meetings. We take a positive approach to life with bipolar disorder and can help find ways to manage the condition successfully. We cannot promise to have all the answers but we do have experience. The Speaker for March is Debbie Thorne on the subject of Mood & Food. Tel: 0845 434 9915 for more details. The following meeting is on 10th April.

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Highbridge Children's Centre, telephone 01278 780665 www. highbridgechildrenscentre.org.uk Octopus Children’s Centre, telephone 01278 793331 www. octopuschildrenscentre.org.uk The Valley Children’s Centre, telephone 01934 741693 www. thevalleychildrenscentre.org.uk There’s one near you!

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BUBBLING SPRINGS TAI CHI and QIGONG For Health and Harmony In March we will continue our Qigong Five Element course with eight weeks of focus on the Wood Element.

Wood symbolises energy that spreads like a tree, rising and expanding. It is the energy of Spring and centres around Liver energy, keeping us strong, yet supple, giving us the capacity to look forward and to make decisions.

Qigong (Chi Kung) is a system of self-help exercise for improving health, vitality and well-being. The sessions will be based around the Traditional Chinese Medicine Five Element theory, working with the corresponding energy systems, seasons, animals etc. As well as exercise, classes will include

discussion and explanation of the theory together with selfhelp techniques.

We will begin the course on Wednesday 7 March 2012 at 10 - 11am in Burnham Community Centre. Allowing for the twoweek Easter holiday break, we will complete on Wednesday 8 May. Qigong exercises are suitable for all abilities and can be adapted to seated work if required.

All Tai Chi classes will continue as before; full details at www.bubblingsprings.org.uk or contact Cheryl Mountford Tel 01278 781544; Mob 07840 350334; Email bubblingsprings@ hotmail.com

The Coastline Singers If you have ever thought about singing in public, then why not contact The Coastline Singers.

Not only will you have the opportunity to meet new people and have a great evening out, but singing is good for both your mental and physical health.

The Coastline Singers meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 in the Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Forge Lane, West Huntspill.

There are no auditions - just come and enjoy yourself. Email: mary.lawrence@lineone.net or Tel: 01278 784184

Exercise to Music Start slowly but get long-term benefits – get fit and have fun! 9.45 – 10.45 on Monday mornings - Contact mary. lawrence@lineone.net Tel: 01278 784184

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On behalf of the local Macmillan Committee I would like to thank everyone who has supported us in so many different ways during the last year. With your help we have been able to send around ÂŁ5000 to head office, this will be used immediately by those in need of help. In these financially difficult times we need your help more than ever. I am sure our next fund raising event on Thursday March 15th will prove very popular. Our thanks must go to Benton Kitchens in Highbridge who have offered us their premises and resources free of charge.

Coffee morning and cookery demonstration Stress free entertaining Thursday 15th March. 10.30am Benton Kitchen

Showrooms. Isleport Industrial Estate, Highbridge. ÂŁ5 entry to include coffee and biscuits. Tickets available from Shirley Endall, Wendy Deahl and Benton Kitchen Showrooms.

If you have not been to the showrooms before, they are very easy to find and have ample parking facilities. It is a delightful warm and friendly environment with plenty to see.

Sue Bridger often gives cookery demonstrations around the West Country, they are fun and easy to follow. Inviting someone for dinner will never worry you again. Just look for the Macmillan signs and come on in.

We are always looking for others to join us on the committee, if you feel that you would like to offer your help in whatever way you like please contact either Shirley Endall 01278 784445 or Wendy Deahl 01278783121 or come along to the cookery demonstration and have a chat.

Civil Service Retirement Fellowship The AGM. of the Burnham and District Group of the C.S.R.F. was held in January. It was agreed that the group should continue to meet informally with no need of a Chairman.

Mrs Joyce Beard agreed to continue as Secretary/Treasurer for a further year but reminded the group that next February will complete her 75 years of Voluntary Service and she

wished to relinquish committee work then.

The next meeting will be held at Beth Bray's on Tuesday 27th March from 10-30 a.m.

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Jolly Babies Music with Mummy & Three Four Time music classes

Tuesday & Wednesday mornings at the Tennis Club, The Grove

For more details or a free session call Sarah on

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Big Tournament win for Burnham’s Under 12s The undefeated ‘Super Stags’ u12’s rugby team travelled to Yeovil’s Ivel Barbarians for their 2012 Festival of Rugby Tournament on Sunday against seven other quality teams . The games were not against local opposition but against teams as far afield as Dorchester, Sherbourne , Wareham & Wellington. Despite having the smallest squad of boys in the competition and including four boys playing up a year from the U11’s, Burnham still managed to win every match conceding only two trys and emerge as festival winners.

This was truly a fantastic squad achievement and every player gave 110% to the cause by winning all their pool matches , playing exciting powerful running rugby to beat three very strong sides Wellington 10 - 0 , Castle Cary 25 - 0 & a Swanage &

Wareham that had some very big boys 25 - 10.

Next up in the semi final were the runners up from pool A - Sherburne . In a very closely contested game Burnham eased into the final 10 - 0 . A well organised Dorchester, winners of the other semi-final were the opponents in the Final.

In a game where both teams were evenly matched Burnham gained the upper hand with Manu scoring the games only try. The whole team defended and tackled courageously to keep Dorchester from crossing their try line and finish as the tournaments winners.

Individuals who performed particularly well were Yiannis , Samuel Everett , Sam & Simon

Elrick , Dan Curry and George Goodall , but man of the tournament was undoubtedly Manu who played with power, pace & skill and showed what a truly exciting prospect he is for the future.

Head coach Nigel White said that the team went into the tournament unbeaten all season and this was their chance to prove how good a team they are. The whole team rose to the challenge by playing some fantastic rugby to win the trophy.

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Open Day The Avenue Tennis Club would like to invite you, your family and friends to the club for an Open Day on Sunday 18th March from 11:00 am till 1:00 pm. All equipment will be provided; please come along and have some fun on the tennis courts with our coaches. The bar will be open for refreshments.

The club is also running a St Patrick’s Night Evening on Saturday 17th Mar from 7:30; Adults £10 and children 12+ £4. The cost of the evening includes a complimentary Black Velvet on arrival, Traditional Irish Stew, Baileys Bread and Butter Pudding, Cheese Board, Coffee and Home Made Truffles.

The Easter School Holiday Junior Tennis Camp is being run on the following dates – Week 1 (2nd – 5th Apr) and Week 2 (10th – 13th Apr) from 9:00 till 4:00pm. Contact: Vinny Duddy (01278 782758) at the Tennis Club for details or visit the website for an application form.

Tennis Coaching is available every night of the week for all standards from 5 year olds to adults and also on Saturdays; see website for details www.avenuetennis.com.

Burnham Community Centre The Friends of the Community Centre are holding a table-top sale on March 17th in the centre from 10am-1pm.

All the tables have been booked so put this date in your diary to come and “bag a bargain”. There will be refreshments and raffle available.

Lye Croft Cheese to be guest speaker at WI Meeting Local Cheesemaker Pauline Alvis from Lye Croft Cheese will be the speaker at our next WI meeting on Tuesday 27th March, 2 p.m. at the Community Centre. We will hear about how the cheese is made and get to taste a bit.

Non members are welcome (£2.50) and new members can also still join for 2012. Also on March 17th we will be selling cakes and other Easter edibles at a table top sale at the Community Centre. For further details please phone 01278 793277/79030 of visit our website www.burnhamwi.btck. co.uk

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The Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group Burnham & Highbridge Stroke Club

The Burnham and Highbridge Stroke club has had a good start to the new year and have had several new members who are most welcome, we hope they continue to enjoy their time with us. We still have room for more members if anyone is interested, please call in to the BAY Centre, any Tuesday from 10am to 2pm. you will be made very welcome to our friendly group

Burnham on Sea Cricket Club It will soon be the start of the new season, and all is well within the club. Nets are starting at the end of February, an open day for juniors in March and a night on the 23rd March. All of this and more information on the new cricket club web site which is now up and running. www.

Burnhamonseacc.co.uk.

We are also looking for umpires and a scorer, any one interested to contact myself. paulinewest2008@hotmail. co.uk

Coffee & cake Saturday 31st March at St Andrews Hall, Burnham on Sea. Raising funds for our 3 Cancer Charity cycle ride to India later in the year. Why not join Pauline and Mandy between 10.00 am 12 noon and enjoy a slice of your favourite cake and cup of tea/ coffee. We also have a second hand book store and various table top goodies. Please pop in and join us.

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The Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group have had a request to hold a Fair at the Park. With enough support from local groups we are asking for charity stalls to be brought on Monday 7th May 2012 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Please let us know by e-mail - ohbejoyful2003@yahoo.co.uk Name of Group - Contact details - what you would like to sell (e.g. books,clothes or bric-brac) and a number of the pitch will be allocated to you.

Please note that no tables or chairs can be provided and all cars must be parked in the car park. Stall holders will be responsible for health and safety issues on their own pitch and there is no alternative arrangement for wet weather.

The next meeting will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday 21st March at the park office.

The Zone Monday 20th February will see the launch of a new youth group running from the Bay Centre. Doors will open from 3.30pm until 5.30pm with free Pizza (first come first served basis).

There will be Games Consoles/Music/pool available with much more planned for the coming months.

This is a place to relax and chill out – hang out with your friends and somewhere to meet new friends. Come along and see what it’s all about at the launch of The Zone on Monday 20th February at The Bay Centre.

For more info call 07980086076 or email thezoneyouth@ hotmail.co.uk

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We are doubly excited here at Somerset Skills & Learning. Our Calligraphy tutor has had some of her work submitted for a National Calligraphy exhibition. Only the best of the best get places in this, and out tutor has got 2 pieces of work exhibited.

The tutor is also starting a brand new Calligraphy course in Burnham on Sea on the 23rd February. We are hoping this course will follow in the success we have experienced in Glastonbury where learners are themselves organising their own local exhibition.

Bridgwater Sport Relief Mile Sedgemoor District Council are once again hosting the local event, tso on 25th March 2012 Bridgwater residents will have the opportunity to take part in a 1, 3 or 6 mile walk/jog/run and raise money for such a worthy cause.

The event will run between 9:30am and 1:00pm on St Matthews Field and weather permitting will enable the local community to take part in fitness challenges and sports tasters too!

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Marine Cove Family Learning Project HaBA information contact Community Highbridge & Families are being Gardener Jacqui Strong by email sought for the Jacqueline.strong@sedgemoor. Burnham Artists forthcoming Family

Learning Project at Marine Cove in Burnham on Sea. The FREE course will start on Saturday 10th March 2012 between 10am and 1pm. Meeting at the Community Centre, Berrow Road. The course will run over a 12 week period once a fortnight and will cover the History and Conservation of Marine Cove, wildlife in and around the garden, basic gardening technics and a little research and designing of a leaflet.

The course has been funded through an external grant via Somerset Skills and Learning.

The only requirement is that there has to be an adult aged 19+ years with the children, this could be nan, uncle/aunt or parents/carers. An enrolment form is required, so for more

gov.uk or by contacting Somerset Skills and Learning in Princess Street who have a poster outlining the course.

Events are being planned throughout the year, so if you would like to be involved in anyway as a volunteer or if you would like information about how to book the garden for your own groups use, contact events@marinecove. org.uk. We are keen to see an open air production in the garden, so if you are involved in amateur dramatics and feel this is something you would like to produce, then email via the above address. Our postal address is c/o Burnham and Highbridge Town Council, The Old Courthouse, Jaycroft Road, TA8 1LE.

You are invited to an Easter Market where you can see quality art & craft and you can speak to the artists about their work. We will have ceramics, etchings, mosaics, jewellery, water colour & acrylic paintings, greetings cards, unique bags, wildlife & pet portraits, woodcraft and much more.

There will be a grand raffle, a children's activity corner and refreshments all at affordable prices.

The event will be held on Saturday 31st March at the Burnham Community Centre 5 Berrow Road from 10am – 4.00pm HaBA are planning more events this year – An Art Festival in Apex Park on the Saturday 14th July Details will follow in later editions.

If you would like to get involved please ring, Cora on 01278 785144

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Learners Work goes on display Learners from Somerset Skills & Learning art classes are excited this week as some of their work is getting displayed in the store front of Hurley’s on the High Street in Burnham on Sea. Learners from classes in Bridgwater and Burnham on Sea have submitted some of their work for the exhibition which hopes to raise interest in art courses in the area. Almost thirty learners have submitted work which they have produced in class since they started on the courses. The exhibition includes drawings from the ‘Drawing in a Range of Media’ course (which finished last week) in pencil, ink pen, charcoal, pastels and colour pencils. It also includes watercolour, acrylic and oil paintings which highlight the range of new painting classes starting in February.

“There are lots of new opportunities to pick up a paintbrush and start painting starting this month, from pure watercolour classes to courses where you experience a range of different media” Ade Bowen told us, Lead Art Tutor for this area. “One thing I am particularly excited about is the new level 1 qualification course we are starting in Bridgwater where people can learn the basics of art and get a qualification as well.”

Fine art is not the only creative classes on offer though.

Craft courses include Calligraphy, Stained Glass, Sugarcraft and Floristry.

“Hurley’s have been working in partnership with us to make sure they are supplying the material the learners need for the course and we are very thankful for them Summer Tree, to offer the window a pastel drawing by Malcolm Drake form ‘Drawing in a Range space and stocking such a good range of tools and equipment for the learners on the course.”

If you would like to find out more about the courses on offer, call in to the Somerset Skills & Learning Centre on Princess St, visit Hurley’s and pick up some information, view the website on www. learnsomerset.co.uk or call 0845 688 0488.

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March IN THE GARDEN …

Flowers/Shrubs.

Prune, train and tie up climbers.

All herbaceous perennials should be planted at once.

Sow hardy annuals during mild weather.

Finish any rose planting. On a warm border, roses may be pruned during March. The last week is the safest time, prune strong growing kinds lightly and weak ones more severely, leave tea roses until the first week in April as they are more tender than the hybrid varieties and the new growth is therefore more likely to be damaged by frosts.

Sow sweet peas outdoors.

Stir the soil amongst wallflowers, forget-me-nots, bulbs and other spring flowers.

Remember to sow some flowers for cutting.

After flowering, bulbs in bowls will still need some water. It is best to take the bulbs out

For more tips why not join your local gardening group? The Burnham and District Horticultural Society meets at 7.30 pm on the third Monday of each month (except December) at the Community Centre, Berrow Road. All welcome.

Members of the Society free, visitors £1.00.

SPRING SHOW

(Why not join us for a pleasant afternoon to cheer you up after the long winter)?

This year’s Spring Show takes place on Saturday 10th March 2012 at St Andrew’s School, Dunstan Road, Burnham on Sea between 2pm and 5pm (presentation of awards 4.30pm). There is no charge to come in to the Show.

Classes this year include Daffodils, other bulbs, plants, flowers, etc, Rhubarb, Domestic, Floral Art, Amateur Photography and Junior Classes.

HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II Diamond Jubilee Burnham on Sea and Highbridge Town Council members and officers have over the past 4-5 months been working on a diary of celebrations to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II over the holiday week-end of 2-5 June. See next month's issue of LocalReach for more details

Highlights to date include: • A new four faced pillar clock for Highbridge • A children’s parade from the Apex Park to the

of their pots, remove faded blooms, and plant them in a corner of the garden.

Vegetables.

Most of the main crop vegetables are sown this month. When the weather is suitable sow broad beans, broccoli, cauliflowers, cabbage and brussels sprouts for transplanting later. Sow carrots, leeks, parsnips, spinach, swede, garden turnips, early potatoes and marrowfat peas.

On Monday 19th March, The Society will be holding the Annual General Meeting followed by a quiz. If there are any matters members would like to raise please telephone either the Secretary (Jane) on 01278 789661 or The Chairman (Bert) on 01278 787465.

A good selection of perennial plants, bulbs and Sweetpea plants will also be for sale with advice on how to grow them on hand from the experts.

Why not come for afternoon tea? There will be a good range of homemade cakes on sale to eat in or take out!

Full Show Schedules and further details including how to enter an exhibit telephone the Show Secretary Dave Bryant on 01278 788058. seafront, and hopefully taking in some of Burnham town centre • A commemorative mug, bearing a photograph of Her Majesty and the Towns’ Coat of Arms, for every primary school child, to be presented at school by the Mayor and Chair of the Jubilee Committee.

• A fairground organ will play at various locations in the towns over the week-end.

The Town Council is planning to produce a souvenir booklet to mark this unique occasion. This will be available at the two libraries, the information centre on the Esplanade and from the Town Council offices on request. We intend to go to press by the first week in May. Anyone organising an event is invited to ensure that full details are sent to the Town Clerk by the end of April to ensure inclusion in the booklet.

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PRESS RELEASE Somerset Hedge 15 February 2012 Group Photographic Competition 2012 Hedgerow flowers and fruits through the seasons Somerset Hedge Group Photographic Competition 2012

of Westonzoyland. With sponsorship from The Somerset Hedge Group has launched its Hedgerow flowerscompetition. and fruitsThe through the seasons Somerset County Council, the Blackdown Hills 2012 digital photographic AONB, the Council for the Protection of Rural competition follows successful competitions The Somerset Hedgemany Groupentries has launched digital photographic competition.

TheLtd, this and Marshall Agroecology in 2008 and 2010, when were its 2012England competition successful in 2008 and 2010, when many entries were competition has generous prize money for received and the follows winners received competitions cash received and the winners received cash prizes at atwo presentation evening. year’s classes: Open andLast Junior (under 15). The prizes atphotograph a presentation evening.

Last year’s 2010 Winning

by Nick Stacey, Westonzoyland (nickstacey1964@hotmail.co.uk ) winning photograph was taken by Nick Stacey of Westonzoyland (see on). competition is for amateur photographers winning photograph was taken by Nick Stacey with a maximum three the digital entries With sponsorship from Somerset County Council, the Blackdown Hillsof AONB, Council fo per person Ltd, andthis the competition closing date for entries is 1 the Protection of Rural England and Marshall Agroecology has October 2012. photographing and try to generous prize money for two classes: Open and Junior (under 15).Get The competition is for capture the per floraperson of hedgerows in Somerset – in amateur photographers with a maximum of three digital entries and the closing date for entries is 1 October 2012. beech banks on Exmoor and the Blackdowns, new hedges planted under Environmental Get photographing and try to capture the flora of hedgerows in Somerset – in beech Stewardship and ancient parishbanks boundaries on Exmoor and the Blackdowns, new hedges planted under Environmental Stewardship - in winter frost, spring green and summer and ancient parish boundaries - in winter frost, spring green and summer flowering. flowering. For an entry form and competition rules, go to www.somerset-hedgegroup.org.uk For an entry form and competition rules, go to www.somerset-hedgegroup.org.uk and print and Hedge print offGroup a form.

The competition off a form. The competition organiser for the Somerset is Dr Jon Marshall: organiser for the Somerset Hedge Group is Dr Jon jon.marshall@agroecol.co.uk Marshall: jon.marshall@agroecol.co.uk ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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This months regular club session is one of our others to recover from alcoholism. events on Friday March 30th when we The SHG only requirement membership is theDr Jonspecial Photographic for Competition organiser: Marshall, Marshall Agroecology Ltd, 2 welcome The Savannah BandE-mail: who are again desireNut to stop no dues orSomerset, Treedrinking.

Cottages, There Barton,are Winscombe, BS25 1DU. Tel: 01934Jazz 844844. fees for AA membership; we are self supporting on tour in the west country. The Savannah are one jon.marshall@agroecol.co.uk of the most popular Jazz Bands on the UK Club and through our own contributions. AA is not SHG any Chairman: Pete Grainger, politics, Tel. 07906 724047.

E-mail: petegrainger@hotmail.com Festival circuit and always provide an exciting foot allied with sect, denomination, SHG Secretary: Joy Williams, Tel: 01823 355663 or Email: tapping programme. organisation or institution; does notSomerset wish to County Council. jewilliams@somerset.gov.uk The venue is our usual BD Jazz Club at Laburnum engage in any controversy, neither endorses SHG website: www.somerset-hedgegroup.org.uk House Hotel; Playing times are from 8pm to 11pm or opposes and causes.

Our primary purpose Admission £10 is to stay sober and to help other alcoholics to For further information please contact Bob 01278 achieve sobriety”.

794709 or Diane on 01278 788070 Meetings are held at Our Ladys and English We look forward to seeing you at one of our future Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Highbridge regular club sessions or additional special events.

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National Citizen Service South West Fantastic news for Year 11 students has been revealed this week - 150 school leavers from across Somerset will have the opportunity to get involved in an amazing summer of activities after they finish their exams. Following on from the success of National Citizen Service in 2011, Somerset Rural Youth Project and the Volunteer Network are pleased to offer places for 16 year olds this summer.

The organisers hope that students from Burnham, Highbridge and the surrounding area will once again take up the NCS challenge, which was last year described by one participant as ‘the best thing I’ve ever done’.

Taking part means going away on a week’s activity holiday – which might involve kayaking, coasteering, hiking, surfing, caving, climbing, sailing, and other outdoor challenges. There is another week away where participants get the chance to find out about what make’s their communities tick – meeting charities, businesses, MPs and Councillors. It’s also good news for parents who can have a couple of weeks rest during the summer. There are even plans for an Olympic themed challenge.

After the two weeks away, the lucky teens get stuck in to doing something they are really passionate about – which might be an environmental project, a live music or drama tour, a campaign to improve transport, a sports project, a media project, or a project around helping other teenagers live healthier lives.

NCS Coordinator for Somerset Rural Youth Project, John Addicott, says “Everyone who takes part fully will get several certificates recognising the personal developments they have achieved, which is great for university or job interviews – important at a time when there is such competition for limited jobs”.

The project, which is well funded so there is only a small amount of fundraising by participants needed to cover the costs, is part of a Government plan, which wants every 16-year old to have the chance to take part in National Citizen Service in the future.

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