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From the editor Spring is in the air – at long last, lets just hope that this year we get some warm dry days! I have been inundated with information for this month’s edition of Local Reach – which indicates that our local clubs, societies and groups are also bursting into life. If you want information on gardening, take in some of the local Artists we have or want to try a new hobby then look no further – there is plenty available on our doorstep. If you have information you wish to put forward for next months edition or future editions of Local Reach, I would strongly advice you get it into me quickly. LocalReach Community Editor for Burnham & Highbridge jacqui@localreach.co.uk The deadline for the April issue is 15th March!

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Edward Creswick 25th Anniversary. to his clients. He says most Estate Agents see If you’ve bought or sold a property in the their rolls solely as a purveyor of buyers and Somerset area during the last 25 years the they understandably pride themselves on their chances are you’ve come across this man, ability to find the right buyer for a property and to Edward Creswick Joint Managing Director of CJ negotiate attractive terms for the seller. Hole Estate Agents (Somerset). “Estate Agency has moved on, indeed Edward started his career aged 17 after finding a buyer is arguably one of the most being introduced to Burnham Estate Agent straight forward aspects of selling a Michael Applegate who was then property, wise sellers now seek other Manager of Blackhorse Agency in EDWARD CRESWICK College Street. After three years CELEBRATING attributes in their Estate Agents. We all know how emotionally with the company both Michael traumatic a house move can and Edward opened CJ be, yet many Estate Agents Hole’s new offices in Victoria fail to recognise their ability to Street Burham, a company reduce this overall burden by Edward stayed with for over becoming thoroughly involved 13 years. During that time YEARS not only in the actual sale of he progressed to The Board an individual property but also of Management, overseeing in the move as a whole. I feel this the offices of Weston, Worle and IN ESTATE AGENCY provides a great opportunity for the Burnham. In 2003 Edward re-joined service focused Agent to deliver a Michael at his own practice in the level of customer service that really makes a High Street, Michael Applegate & Partners and difference, a service based on empathy, in other managed the office for Michael until Michael’s retirement several years later. Edwards ambition words seeing the world through the eyes of the buyer and seller. With this vision I can then to run his own business became a reality in anticipate and pro-actively respond to the very 2006 when he joined Sue Iles and Neil Jenkin real needs of the house moving public. as an Equity Director of Annagram Estates An example of an obvious contribution that Limited in Cheddar. Over the next few years Agents can make is a hands on approach to they expanded the company by incorporating any related property transactions rather than Boroughs of Wedmore, Evans of Winscome, blaming Solicitors for any delays. A chain is only and opened new offices in Congresbury, as strong as the weakest link, yet many Agents Burnham on Sea and recently in Bridgwater. In sit back and wait once a sale is agreed”. 2012 the opportunity arose to join forces with Edward says CJ Hole who had he has been very 7 Offices across lucky over the last Bristol. Edward 25 years to have and his partners worked with and re-branded their have working with seven Annagram him some very Offices taking the loyal and hardtotal number of CJ working staff and Hole offices in the he looks forward region to 14. to helping people Edward says move for the next that his priority has 25 years. always been to provide a service 25 Year LOGO qxd:Layout 1 16/01/2013 09:46 Page 1

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Gloria meets Les Miserables at The Burnham & Highbridge Choral Society’s Spring concert.

Burnham on Sea WI The next meeting of the Burnham-on-Sea W.I. is on Tuesday 26th March at 2pm at the Community Centre in Berrow Road. We meet every month (except August) on the 4th Tuesday and not only can you enjoy meeting the other members you can also learn a lot from the speakers we have every meeting. The speaker for our March meeting is Pauline Alvis from Lye Cross Cheese to tell us all about cheesemaking. If you think this sounds interesting please come along as a Visitor and decide if the W. I. is your cup of tea! For more information please contact the President of Burnham-on-Sea W.I. Brenda Adams on 01278 781771 or have a look at our website on www. burnhamwi.btik.com

This years Spring concert will be on Saturday 20th April 2013 at St. Andrew’s Church, Burnham on Sea, starting at 7.30pm. Joining the choir for this concert, along with a small orchestral ensemble are two guest soloists, Pamela Rudge (Soprano) & Anne Stanford (Mezzo). They are both experienced soloists. The programme will consist of:- Jubilate Jubilee - which is a newly commissioned piece of music to celebrate the Anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation. Vivaldi’s – Gloria, and songs from the musical of the moment Les Misérables. Tickets £7.50 available from members or on the door.

The BD Jazz Club The regular monthly club sessions continue on Friday March 29th presenting local Band Bob Reynolds New Society Jazz. . The venue is at our usual BD Jazz Club at Laburnum House Hotel; Playing times are from 8pm to 11pm Admission £3. For further information please contact Bob 01278 794709 or Diane on 01278 788070. We look forward to seeing you at one of our future regular club sessions or additional special events. Find the programme on the BD jazz club page of; www.newsocietyjazz.co.uk

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Youth Weekend On the weekend of July 13th and 14th 2013 Burnham-on-Sea will be staging The Burnham and Highbridge Youth Weekend. This weekend will be an opportunity for all youth groups within our towns to showcase, promote and fundraise for their organisation. The weekend will start with a youth parade to the seafront, where groups will then put on displays of their work. If you are involved with a group that has youth involved, please contact us at b.hyouthweekend@gmail.com for more details and to state your interest in being involved.

Burnham and Berrow Golf Club Taster Day Burnham and Berrow golf club are holding a ladies & junior taster day on Sunday 17th March. Ladies 12 – 2 and Juniors 10 – 12. They have been very popular in the past so please book early. The day will include instruction from our PGA qualified professional, a taster on the golf course & refreshments. All for a small fee of £3.00 pp. To book your place or for more details please contact Shane on 07708979370 or 01278 784545

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Once Upon a Time in Burnham – No candlestick Maker Maybe not, but there were lots of other ‘makers’ who may not have been particularly wealthy, but they were key to the creation of the town’s wealth by the simple act of making something with their hands or providing a service for which they were paid, thereby generating some of the wealth of the community. With the innate vanity possessed of most human beings (especially politicians) we tend to convince ourselves that we are the best and that before we came along, nobody ever did anything – a bit like teenagers who think that they were the first to discover …… you know what! DIY for example has always been around, from the days of the cave man to the lads of my youth who were always tinkering with their old bangers in order to enhance their performance. Up to and including the early part of the 19th Century the average man was responsible, not only for bringing home the wages to keep his family, but had to turn his hand to a bit of a carpenter to keep his home in repair and make much of the, very basic furniture. When she wasn’t preparing their meals his wife would make clothing for the entire family, or worked part time in “The Big Houses”. This is not to say that there were no carpenters or shoemakers around, but it was only the wealthy people or organizations such as the landed gentry or the church who could afford to pay for their services.

As the number of skilled workers increased they began to set up in business on their own account often working for each other on a payment by services basis or straightforward barter arrangement. Thus, came into being what some people like to describe as the upper working class, or is it the lower middle class – what it was is not important, what matters is that changes were afoot. It was no longer necessary for the household to be almost entirely self-sufficient, although there continued to be a large proportion of the population that lived on or below the poverty line, their numbers were gradually decreasing. Many of those fortunate enough to possess practical skills to use as a foundation for a business found that one skill was not always sufficient to make a living and that it was desirable for them to develop another skill or offer an additional service, like Frederick Hopkins, a beer retailer and licensee of the Globe Inn, Newtown Road who was paid £50 by the local burial board for filling in a rhine when Highbridge cemetery was extended in 1919. Many carpenters were also wheelwrights, or was it the other way around? It is not always easy to tell from the trade directories of the time, a typical example being the number of grocers and drapers who were sometimes listed as drapers and grocers – more of them later….. Thanks to Bob Thomas, Author and Local Historian.

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Burnham Information and Rescue Support (BiARS) have just launched their own website, which has useful information for locals and visitors. Included on the website is an events calendar. If you are holding an event email the details to ianfromburnham@ gmail.com for inclusion. The events calendar also lists the summer events being organised by BiARS which include Arts and Craft weekends, Victorian weekend, Photography and Historical weekend, Sand Art day, Tug of War event and return of the Pirate Day. This years Pirate day will include a Pirate school in Marine Cove prior to the event on the beach. Anyone wishing to get involved in the events planned can also email Ian on the above email. The website can be found at www. burnhaminformation.co.uk BiARS opening hours will be extended for the summer from the end of March. The opening hours will then be 10.00-1600 7 days a week. Please note BiARS will be closed on Easter Sunday. The fabulous BiARS Easter raffle is now underway. If you want to purchase a ticket or donate a prize call into the shop. BiARS are always looking to add to their list of dedicated volunteers. If you are interested call into the shop and speak to one of the volunteers who will give you details.

Friends of Marine Cove The Friends of Marine Cove have put together a programme of events for 2013 and would like to encourage people to attend the events in the garden. The next event planned is on Saturday 30th March between 10am and 2pm – there will be an opportunity to decorate an egg and take part in the Easter Egg Hunt, with a small prize for everyone taking part. We will shortly being looking for this years Marine Cove May King & Queen so please look on the website for more information www. marinecove.org.uk. In addition during the Spring/Summer and Autumn Saturday morning gardening sessions are available for any volunteers wishing to help out. If you have any ideas for future events or would like to use Marine Cove to host their event please contact Jacqui Strong via email Jacqueline.strong@sedgemoor. gov.uk or contact via Sedgemoor Direct on 0845 408 2540.

What is The Green Flag Award? Last year a record number of 1424 UK sites received a Green Flag Award - the national award for public and community parks and green spaces - ensuring that even more of us now have access to well-managed, high-quality green spaces. We all know the benefits to people's health by having access to quality parks and green spaces which have a direct impact on local communities, providing places to play and relax as well as bringing generations together in a variety of ways. The Green Flag Award scheme seeks to help raise the standard of them all. We encourage people to get involved by working with their local council to achieve the Green Flag Award standard. The scheme itself is underpinned by the fantastic support of more than 800 volunteer judges, all green space professionals. Green space managers reap the rewards of becoming a Green Flag judge for the information they can accrue and implement within their own sites. Thus the scheme contributes to the improvement of parks and green spaces by creating a hub of information, advice and guidance for all. A Green Flag Award is a celebration of the hard work and dedication of management, staff and volunteers in providing a quality green space – at the same time generating community interest and ownership. Green Flag winners benefit from the kudos

that the award brings, boosting staff morale and gaining recognition for the quality of their service from colleagues, senior managers, local politicians, and perhaps most importantly the local community. The towns of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge boast a Green Flag Award-winning site each Marine Cove Gardens, situated on the Esplanade in Burnham-on-Sea and Apex Leisure and Wildlife Park in Highbridge, both managed by Sedgemoor District Council. Marine Cove Gardens have been enjoyed since the 1920s by families pausing from their busy lives to relax. Highbridge's Apex Leisure & Wildlife Park offers the visitor a chance to relax away from the bustle of life. On both sites a friends group provides an active role in the maintenance of the site and its future. The Green Flag Award scheme is on the lookout for new judges. For information on becoming a judge or applying for an award please visit: www. greenflagaward.org or email: greenflagawards@ keepbritaintidy.org The Green Flag Award scheme is run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy in partnership with Greenspace, the National Housing Federation and the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens.

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Annual Exhibition – Camera Club Burnham On Sea Camera Club will be holding its Annual Exhibition at The Bay Centre, Cassis Close , Burnham On Sea on Sunday April 21st 10.30 am - 2.30pm. See the work of over 25 members , of varying abilities and ages. Let the children take part in the quiz with a prize just for entering !! Help us by choosing your favourite image , with an award for the winning member . Free parking, refreshments available too.

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Changes to Council Tax scheme confirmed Following yesterday’s Full Council meeting a new scheme has now been approved by Sedgemoor Councillors following national changes to the current Council Tax system. In the face of si gnificant national funding cuts and following a period of public consultation Sedgemoor Councillors faced a difficult decision in reducing current Council Tax expenditure levels. Councillors are pleased that they have been able to reduce the impact of the original proposals, which were the subject of a public consultation, but accept that the measures being introduced would still cause concerns for those residents affected. The new scheme has taken these concerns into consideration, where possible, and does include provision to provide discretionary awards to the most vulnerable council tax payers, for example those facing exceptional financial hardship. The new scheme also includes consideration of Child maintenance income, which was previously disregarded in full. The new scheme only disregards Child maintenance income at a rate of £65.62 per week per child, so income less than £65.62 per week per child, is not taken into account when assessing your Council Tax benefit. The changes only apply to working age residents who are currently in receipt of Council Tax Benefit or

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Pen & wash Exhibition Following a recent successful exhibition held jointly with three fellow artists, William Edwards is holding a further exhibition of his pen and wash paintings at very reasonable prices in the Princess Hall Cafe, Princess Street, Burnham on Sea commencing on Tuesday 19th March to Saturday 6th April from 10am until 3pm (excluding Sundays and Mondays).

We will be working with Sedgemoor District Council on Sunday 10th March at Berrow Dunes (ST 295 535) Cutting & burning sea-buckthorn, perhaps planting marram grass. We will meet at small car park opposite Sandy Glade Caravan Park on B3140. Sedgemoor District Council provide our insurance cover, but to comply, we ask that those under 12 be accompanied by an adult. We supply protective gear where required as well as tools, hot drinks and training. Please wear suitable work clothes and bring boots or Wellies, waterproofs and lunch. We meet at 10.30am and aim to finish about 4.00pm. - but come and go as you are able. Usually, there is an opportunity to explore the reserve with the officer, warden or manager. Ring for Confirmation Anne or Norman Lees on 01278 641521

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The Avenue Tennis Club would like to invite you, your family and friends to the club for an OPEN DAY on Sunday 31st March (Easter Sunday) from 11:00 am – 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 will be running a social doubles tournament on Sunday 24th March from 10:30 (ish) till 1:00 pm and all are welcome to attend and play. Why not just come along and watch as there will also be the BW Controls Ltd Mini Tournaments for Juniors at Red (Under 8’s) and Orange ( 8 to 9 year olds) from 11:00 and 13:00 respectively; the bar will be open with hot and cold drinks available

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The Easter Holiday Tennis Clubwill be running during April during the weeks 2nd Apr till 12thApr; the club runs from 9:00am till 4:00pm with qualified LTA coaches teaching tennis through fun games and drills. You can book from 1 to 9 days inclusive, during the holiday period, to suit you; forms are available from the www. avenuetennis.com or the office. The Avenue’s LTA qualified coaches run coaching for all age groups and standards throughout the week during the evenings and on Saturdays. Individual coaching and training can be arranged by ringing the office on 01278 782758 – details are also available on the club’s website – www.avenuetennis. com.

The Coastline Singers This local singing group meet on Tuesdays, 7.30 - 9.30pm, at the Methodist Chuch Hall, West Huntspill. It's a friendly group, singing all sorts of music. We are available to sing at weddings and other events. Contact 01278 784184, mary. lawrence@lineone.net

Bingo and raffle Wednesday Bingo & Raffle at Watchfield Village Hall on 13th & 27th March. Eyes down 7.30pm 18 years and over only For more details contact D Robinson on 01278 794823

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The wonderful Walled Gardens of Cannington Open daily 10am – 5pm for the main season from Sunday 10 March (Mother’s Day). Located in the village of Cannington, the Walled Gardens lie within the grounds of a medieval priory and many of its fine buildings, including the walls of the garden, remain. Having undergone extensive redevelopment, the gardens were officially opened by HRH the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward in 2009 and have also been accredited as a ‘quality assured visitor attraction’ by VisitEngland and are a Royal Horticultural Society recommended garden providing a superb facility for students at Bridgwater College Cannington Centre. The gardens have classic and contemporary features such as; the ‘hot’ herbaceous border; the blue garden; a sub-tropical walk; and a Victorian style fernery, amongst others. There is also a botanical glasshouse where arid, sub-tropical and tropical plants can be seen and two smaller gardens within the walls (The Bishop’s and Australasian Gardens) are areas of real tranquillity. There are also tea rooms, plant sales and a garden gift shop - which you don’t need access to the gardens to visit - so there’s plenty to see and do for all the family!

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SWIMARATHON 2013 The Rotary Club of Burnham-on-Sea organised a second very successful charity Swimarathon at Brean Leisure Centre on Sunday 10 February. Seventeen teams of all ages took part, and the object was to enjoy swimming whilst also raising funds for charity. Participants keep 45% of the funds they raise, the balance being donated to the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and other charities supported by Rotary. Burnham Army Cadet Force, Burnham-on-Sea Inner Wheel, Burnham RNLI, Brent Knoll Girl Guides, Brent Knoll School, Berrow Brownies, Berrow Guides, Matt Derbyshire, North Somerset Childrens Cluster Group, Monarchs Gymnastics Club and T P Lewis Accounts were among those who participated. A grand total of 2,207 lengths was swum on the 25-meter pool, equivalent to 55, 175 meters or almost 37 miles, and in excess of £2,000 has been raised so far, with some pledges still to be received. The team from Burnham-on-Sea Swimming Club achieved a total of 187 lengths in their fifty-minute timeslot. The Rotary Club wishes to thank Brean Leisure Park for its generous hospitality, Tescos, other sponsors, the participating teams and supporters in making this second Swimarathon an enjoyable and successful event.

Band Concert in Church Burnham and Highbridge Band will begin its concert season by playing in West Huntspill Church on Saturday 20th April. The concert will start at 7.30pm and visitors are welcome. The entrance fee is £5 and you can pay at the door. The programme will contain the usual eclectic mix of light music and some band favourites. The band's Princess Hall concerts will begin on the last Sunday in May at 7.45pm.

Civil Service Retirement Fellowship At their Annual General Meeting the Burnham C.S.R.F. members agreed to continue with monthly meetings from 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon on the 4th Tuesday each month except August and December. Mrs Joyce Beard agreed to cotinue as Secretary/ Treasurer as long as Mrs Beth Bray would be the Communications Officer. Jim Lambard volunteered to give a talk on the Irish Tenor, John McCormack at the March meeting (26th). Any ex-Civil Servants are welcome to attend at the Burnham Area Youth Centre, Cassis Close from 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday 26th March. 20

FREE Walk Leader Training workshop Sedgemoor District Council are offering free training for residents and organisations within the district. The training, in association with the national Walking for Health initiative, equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills to organise and lead safe and effective walks in the community. The next training day is being held on Wednesday 6th March between 10am and 3pm at the council offices in Bridgwater. For more information or to sign up, please visitwww. sedgemoor.gov.uk/ healthylifestyles contact Lianne Clarke on (01278) 435715.

Local family support charity is looking for new Chair of Trustees Home-Start Bridgwater Area seeks to recruit an enthusiastic Chair to lead our Board of Trustees. We are an independent charity operating in the Sedgemoor area of Somerset. We provide high-quality support to families with at least one child under-5 who are in need of practical and emotional help. We recruit and train local volunteers who are supported by three staff. We also obtain funding for innovative projects promoting family health and well-being. A Chair should provide strong leadership, focus on fulfilling our aims, and support our staff in a challenging financial and social environment. H/she should understand the legal and statutory framework which underpins our work and the culture of the not-for-profit sector as well as having an understanding of the local and national scene in Family and Children’s Services, both in relation to Health and Social Care. H/she will represent Home-Start to stakeholders and funders, liaise with Home-Start UK and lead on employment and supervision of staff. Playing a part in making a difference to the lives of families who are having a bad time and giving young children a better start in life is utterly rewarding with no opportunity to be bored or purposeless. Good communication skills, flexibility and resilience are essential for this rewarding and interesting role. Email: office@homestart-bridgwater.org.uk to express your interest or to learn more about becoming a trustee. www.homestart-bridgwater.org. uk – look at our website to find out more about us.

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March Work IN THE GARDEN … Flowers/Shrubs. Sow hardy annuals this month during mild weather. Sweet peas sown outdoors will give you some late summer flowers for cutting. In warm gardens roses may be pruned during March. Do not prune if there are frosts about as you do not want the young growth damaged. After flowering, bulbs in bowls will still need some water. Do not forget to remove any dead blooms.

Lilies of various kinds can be planted this month.

brussels for transplanting later in their permanent position for winter.

Watch out for slugs as the weather gets warmer. Slug killer should be used with discretion.

Broad beans, carrots, leeks, parsnips, spinach, swede, garden turnips and early potatoes.

Look over all evergreen shrubs and cut out any dead wood.

Sow mustard and cress, lettuce, radishes and spring onions for salads.

Vegetables. Most of the main crop vegetables are sown this month when the weather is suitable: Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and

Do not forget some pickling onions. Watercress should not need running water - seeds can be sown now in moist trenches.

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

reminded that on Monday 18th March we have the Annual General Meeting. Members wishing to raise issues should contact The Secretary (01278 789661) by 4th March.

Burnham-On-Sea & District Horticultural Society Spring Show

Bowling Club Outdoor Season

Burnham Bowling Club is just weeks away from the start of the outdoor season on 13th April. Hopefully a good summer's bowling lies ahead of us. If you are thinking of taking up a new Why not join us for a pleasant afternoon hobby, or just wanting to keep active, you will find bowling a friendly sport . to cheer you up after the long winter? Get a head start on the outdoor 2013 season by joining now, This year’s Spring Show takes place on Saturday 9th March 2013 at St Andrew’s with 50% reduction on the first year's outdoor membership fee School, Dunstan Road, Burnham on Sea for new bowlers. For details of indoor membership, including between 2pm and 5pm (presentation of coaching, contact June Bridges (Tel: 781706). For information on general membership contact the Men's Secretary, Alan Lane awards 4.30pm). FREE ADMITTANCE. (792508) or the Ladies' Secretary, Joan Hazelton (792410). Classes this year include Daffodils, other bulbs, plants, flowers, etc, Rhubarb, Domestic, Floral Art, Amateur Photography and Junior Classes. A good Burnham on Sea Cricket Club selection of perennial plants, bulbs and Looking forward to the start of a new season and hopefully Sweet pea plants will also be for sale without much rain. The club are having a Junior Open with advice on how to grow them on day on Saturday 6th April at 10.00 am at the Basc ground, hand from the experts. Stoddens Road. Please telephone Phil White - 07837 564960 Why not come for afternoon or Duncan Harvey - 07863 296719 for more details. Junior tea? There will be a good range of cricket practice will be on Tuesday evenings and Senior homemade cakes on sale to eat in or cricket practice on Friday evenings. Friday 22nd March is the take out! annual race night, admission free, starts 7.30 pm please join Full Show Schedules and further us for a fun evening. You can also visit our website www. details including how to enter an exhibit BurnhamonseaCC.co.uk or follow us on twitter. Pauline telephone the Show Secretary Dave West, Secretary Burnham on Sea Cricket Club - Email Bryant on 01278 788058. Paulinewest2008@hotmail.co.uk

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March’s dates for your diary – Princess Theatre and Arts Centre

Chris Sperring MBC presentation

Tuesday 5th 10am – first public viewing of Sue Hammond-Lovatt’s artwork in the Arts Lounge gallery. Tuesday 5th 10am – the Artisan’s Group in the Main Hall. Wednesday 6th 7pm – Creative Club in the Arts Lounge. Tuesday 12th 10am – first public viewing of Peter Howe’s artwork in the Arts Lounge gallery. Tuesday 12th 10am – the Artisan’s Group in the Main Hall. Tuesday 19th 10am – first public viewing of Bill Edwards artwork in the Arts Lounge gallery. Tuesday 19th 10am - the Artisan’s Group in the Main Hall. Tuesday 26th 10am – first public viewing of the Highbridge U3A Art Group in the Arts Lounge gallery. Tuesday 26th 10am – the Artisan’s Group in the Main Hall.

The Berrow Conservation Group kept hopeful, but on the evening of January 22nd snow caused the eagerly awaited presentation by Chris Sperring MBE to be cancelled. We are very lucky, however, that Chris Sperring has managed to fit us into his busy diary, and his presentation has been quickly re-scheduled for Monday11th March. The topic of the Wildlife broadcaster and Naturalist will be British Owls their natural history and practical conservation. He may even bring along an owl or two. Time: 7.30. Place: Berrow Village Hall. Visitors welcome. Entry, non members £2, Members £1. Refreshments will be available. No snow please

Highbridge and Burnham Artists are getting ready for their Easter Art Market

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Local artists will be selling paintings, unique bags, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, etchings, cards, painted glass and much much more. There will be refreshments, a raffle (Drawn at 3.30), and a children’s activity corner. On Saturday 23rd March, 10am-4pm at Burnham Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea (Near the swimming pool). For more details see our website http:// habartists.wordpress.com

Would you like to sing? So, join the Mudlarks Community Choir. No previous musical experience necessary. We meet every Monday at Our Lady & the English Martyrs Church on the Highbridge Road - 7.00 - 9.00. We sing a broad range of traditional and popular songs, plus music from other cultures. Come on down or contact Peter.olsen@abmus.org.uk for further information.

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Lots of bargains to be had at Highbridge Furniture Ltd, low price, clean, decent furniture to all those on any benefit, students, pensioners & low income. (we require proof of benefit/income, when joining the low cost membership) We are based at 20-24 Morland Rd, Highbridge TA9 3BB our number is 01278 786842, open Monday to Thursday 10am - 4pm. Please get in touch if you think HRA may be able to help you.

Eastbrent preschool vacancies Eastbrent preschool have vacancies for children aged 2 - 4 yrs and call Emma on 07849062469 to arrange a visit.

St Margaret's Hospice Firstly, we would like to thank everyone who donated Bric a Brac and books to St Margaret's Hospice following our appeal last year. We are pleased to report that we raised £2200 during our various events in 2012.Thanks also to those of you that purchased goods at these events. This year we will again be running the Bric a brac stall at our 2 Fairs in Yeovil (May 18th) and Taunton (June 29th) as well as on other occasions. We are looking for good quality Bric a Brac and Books to sell at these events, should you be able to help please ring 01278 795914 and speak to Denice or Mike Perrin or take to 7 Wilde close Burnham on Sea. Thank you. Denice and Mike Perrin Event Volunteers St Margaret's Hospice

Highbridge Festival of the Arts Hospital Friends On Monday 21st January The Highbridge Black & White Party Festival Of The Arts held their annual fund raising event at the Ritz Cinema. Over 100 people attended the film showing of "The Best, Exotic Marigold Hotel" and managed to raise £743 for the local festival. The Festival Committee wish to thank Pat Scott for the use of his cinema again this year. We would also like to thank The Highbridge Social Club for allowing us to do a fund raising quiz on Thursday 17th January which raised £103.10. We would like to thank all the people who have supported all the fund raising events. We hope to see you all at this years Highbridge Festival Of The Arts which will be held at the Princess Theatre And Arts Centre running from Thursday 7 March to Sunday 10 March DANCE Monday 11 March and Tuesday 12 March SPEECH & DRAMA and Wednesday 13 March to Saturday 16 March MUSIC. If you wish to be a friend of the festival or help at the festival you can call either Festival Chairman Jenny Golding on 01278 785465 or Festival Secretary Maureen Phillips on 01278 780615.

On Saturday March 23rd the Friends of Burnham Hospital will be holding their annual party at the Oaktree Arena, Edithmead. The aim of the party is to have a really good evening and at the same time raise a few pounds for our Hospital, with the emphasis being on the former! The venue is an excellent one as there is plenty of parking, and the buffet is second to none in the area. The ticket price of £15 includes a free drink, live entertainment and a disco as well as the plated buffet . There will be no raffle to spoil your evening's entertainment and social chat and our tombola is not only unobtrusive and over during your meal it has had in past years over 100 prizes! The dress code is black and/or white but this is optional. Please come, not only to support our local hospital but to have a really good time. If you are unable to come, perhaps you'd like to donate a tombola prize. All money raised by the Friends goes to benefit our hospital. There are no expenses. Tickets can be obtained by phoning 01278 783121 or 01278 785727. If you have a tombola prize phone us and we can collect. We hope that you will join us on the 23rd - make a note of the date in your diary. 25 Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01278 238000.

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Sounds and Voices Talking Newspaper As you may be aware, we are a national organisation with the aim of providing a fortnightly speaking news and topical events update to local people who are blind or visually impaired. We are currently providing about 40 memory sticks to local people every two weeks. People can play the memory sticks in their own computers, or we can provide a small personal machine which is portable and can be played at their leisure at home. We are a registered charity. We are holding our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 20th March 2013 at 3:00pm in the Burnham - on - Sea

Community Centre and we would welcome anyone who is interested in receiving our Talking Newspaper. There is absolutely no charge for the service and we can provide the memory sticks to anyone unable to read local newspapers for whatever reason. We are also keen to meet volunteers willing to read for us and anyone with an interest in providing this service to our local community. If you would like any further information about this service, please contact Peter Hanson on 01278 788181 who will be happy to provide assistance and advice.

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Cleaning services

Flooring Specialists

Oliver Stewardson oliversgardeningservices.com Mobile : 07909163363 oliversgardeningservices@gmail.com Fully insured. Excellent Rates. Free Estimates

Ironing Service

Pressed For Time Ironing Service For all your ironing needs. Collection & delivery service available. Call lorraIne on

07973526723 or 01278 773699 Landscaping Services

M.YOUNG

LANDSCAPING SERVICES 23 years experience in trade Local tradesman • Block paving & concrete driveways • • patios, stone, brick & block work • • turfing, garden clearances • • building work • Free estimates

01278 787164 • 07708436371 Launderette

BAYWASH LAUNDERETTE Need help with your laundry?

Collect

tel: 01278 786979 mob:07816 250441

Local & Established for 12 years.

Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01278 238000.

Wash & Dry

Iron

Deliver

£12.50 per 16LB load Call Geraldine on 01278 684074 or 07710695490

Local Business A – Z

Massage

Printing

Plumbers

RELAXING MASSAGE For Gentlemen

Local Masseur with 12 years experience offers relaxing body massage, to ease away your aches & stresses

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Boiler Repairs & Spares

CaLL Ben

07895886796

Central Heating & Bathroom Installations

Newsagents

NEWSAGENTS

All Aspects of Tiling

1 Rectory Place, Burnham-on-Sea ta8 2dz

Drains & Blockages

RectoRy StoReS

Newspaper deliveries 7 days £1.50 Per Week

Small grocery orders can also be delivered with newspapers For more information call Dianne and Neil Crombleholme on:

Painters & decorators

Kitchen Designs & Installations 24 Hour Emergency Call-out Free Estimates

T OU Allge! C NO hAr C

Call Shaun Sutherland on 07841 860713

1 Popham Close, Somerset. TA6 4LD

E.A.Smith

Internal and external. Free estimates.

01278 787242 07971082292

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

01278 256843

07824 818863 ethan.29390@yahoo.co.uk

All types of TV aerials plus extra points Freesat, Sky and European/Motorised dishes Discreet and careful installations FREE call out and quotations Quality installations for over 21 years Please call DAVID FORD on either TEL: 01278 489182 MOBILE: 07740 946385

Property maintenance

Decorating • carpentry HanDyman service for all your household needs

PLUmBiNG & hEAtiNG

Delux total painting & decorating.

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All Domestic Plumbing & Heating

For further details or to discuss your needs

01278 784330

Television Aerials

No job too small

For a FREE estimate

Turf Supplier

LAWN TURF SUPPLIER Established 1963

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

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

Call FJ Hales on:

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

Removals

NO VAT!!! A&S removals free estimates • free advice

REMOVALS Local and Long Distance BUDGET REMOVALS From £80 REMOVALS At short notice HOUSE CLEARANCE Including single items

Tiling Specialists

P. Deakin

Floor & Wall Tiler FREE Quotations Call now on: 07913 571479 / 01278 773691 Tree Surgeons

call now on 01278 781330 07967 209692 www.asexpress.co.uk • asexpresslimited@aol.com

Secretarial Services

Secretarial Services Plumbing and Heating

Angela Glenn

Any typing/admin requirements,

Plumbing and Heatingquotes per job, no job too big or small. All Domestic Plumbing & Heating Boiler Repairs &Plumbing Spares and Heating CV’s, speeches, reports, presentations, Central Heating & Bathroom Installation wedding invitations etc. Steve Conway Caravan Specialists Mobile 07856 776531 Drains & Blockages Steve Conway Mobile 07856 776531 No Call Out Charge bos_secretarialservices@hotmail.co.uk Steve Conway Mobile 07856 776531 Free Quotation

07934 004957

Steve call the Plumber on 07856 776531 Advertising & LeafletCall delivery LocalReach on 01278 238000.

Window cleaners

PCS window cleaning

FAMILY BUSINESS • LOCAL &RELIABLE

for your FREE quote call vic on:

Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01278 238000.

07787 168253