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Burnham, Highbridge
August 2012
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Here we are already in August – the weather may not have been great so far this year, but groups are still battling on, hosting events in your communities. We have the popular Friends of Burnham War Memorial Hospital at the end of the month, with many events happening before. Keep your eye out for the Dreamscheme undertaking community tasks during the summer and not forgetting the popular National Play Day in the Apex Park at the start of August. I have put together a piece looking at local places you can visit that are either free or very cheap – if you visit any during the summer, let me know how you got on and we may be able to put a write up in later editions of Localreach. If anyone has had any difficulties sending emails to the Localreach email address, this is as a result of a virus and due to this my account was closed. I think thankfully most of your editorial had made it through though. The 16th August is the deadline for the September issue. LocalReach Community Editor for Burnham & Highbridge - jacqui@localreach.co.uk
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The Olympic Torch is coming to Berrow You are invited to the Church Fete at St. Mary’s Church, Berrow on Saturday 25th August between 1:00pm and 4:00pm the admission is free. There will be an opportunity to see one of the Olympic Torches carried by Tony Deahl from Burnham on Sea, together with the Monarchs Gymnastic Team and Berrow’s own Kung Fu display. We will have all the usual fun stalls and sales tables. Come and enjoy the afternoon with us.
North Sedgemoor Children’s Centre Cluster Summer Activities Weekly Free Stay and Plays for 0 to 7 yr olds from 23rd July to 24th August Mondays - 10am to 11:30am Highbridge Children’s Centre. Places bookable Thursday before Tuesdays - 9:45am to 11:15am Morland Hall Highbridge. No group 8th August Wednesdays - 10am to 11:30am. The Valley Children’s Centre, Cheddar. We are also planning Fun Days at each of our centres: 10am to 2pm Wednesday 8th August The Valley Children’s Centre, Cheddar Tuesday 14th August Highbridge Children’s Centre
Thursday 23rd August Octopus Children’s Centre, Burnham on Sea These days will be full of fun activities for all the family. To find out further information please pop in to one of our centres or have a look on our websites. The Valley Children’s Centre, Cheddar First School, The Hayes, Cheddar BS27 3HN www.thevalleychildrenscentre. org.uk Octopus Children’s Centre, Winchester Road, Burnham on Sea TA8 1JD www. octopuschildrenscentre.org.uk Highbridge Children’s Centre, 7 Coronation Road, Highbridge TA9 3JD www. highbridgechildrenscentre.org. uk. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group On Wednesdays 8th 15th, 22nd and 29th August - there will be recycling workshops and outdoor games depending on the weather - from 3 p.m. -5 p.m. Workshops will provide materials to make games games will include lawn toss and clock golf etc. Meet at the park office.
The Family History Society There is no meeting held in August. The next meeting will be on 6th September where our speaker will talk on "A flock of Black Sheep" - an intriguing subject for family historians. Any visitors who would like to attend would be very welcome. If you're interested in family history and need some help, there will be an opportunity of discussing this with our members Our meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month normally at St John's Church Hall, Highbridge commencing at 7.30pm. Please note that this meeting on 6 September will be held at the Baptist Church in Highbridge. For further information please contact Christopher Deane - 782160
Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Members of the Burnham District Group of the C.S.R.F. toasted the Queen at a Garden Party held in members', Mr and Mrs Gordon Smith's beautiful garden summer house. During a very pleasant social morning members were plied with sausage rolls and a fine selection of cakes - generously provided by Dorothy Smith and Beth Bray - and a toast to the Queen was proposed by Hon. Sec. Joyce Beard with wine kindly gifted by Maurice Nicholls. 4
A Royal quiz was set by Mrs Beard and Maurice was the winner of a Jubilee commemorative plate. The July meeting will take place at Apex Park on Tuesday 24th from 10.30 a.m. Members are requested to bring a picnic and take part in croquet and clock golf. There will be indoor games in the park office in inclement weather. There will be no meeting during August.
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Sedgemoor Play Day
Since 2001 a playday has run in conjunction with the National Playday and for the past 4 years it has been run at Apex Park in Highbridge. It is organised by a committee of people who are interested and have a passion for Play. Numbers increase each year and 2011 saw over 6000 children attend the event. They all have to be accompanied by an adult. Activities are arranged for children aged 0 – 14yrs. The event is completely free and the committee have to rely on
obtaining grants to run the day. Sedgemoor District Council is very much involved and the Children Centres in Sedgemoor provide some funding and staff. We have been fortunate in securing funding from Islport Foods, Oasis Global Engineering, Octopus, Highbridge, Bridgwater Children’s Centres and Brock House. Those attending have the opportunity of donating cash to enable the playday to run each year. This year the playday is to be run on Wednesday 1st August at Apex Park 10.00 – 3.00pm. There are over 30 activities which include climbing wall, archery, canoeing, fishing, forest school, drumming, man from story mountain, south American crafts and stories, arts and crafts, music and
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We are holding a Cream Tea Party on Saturday 4th August at White Lodge, 36 Rectory Road Burnham on Sea from 2.30 until 4.30pm. There will be a Raffle, a lovely garden to enjoy and a delicious tea to eat! Everyone is welcome. Tickets are £4.00 each. For more information, telephone 01278 780615 about obtaining tickets. All proceeds go the Highbridge Festival of the Arts.
East Huntspill Village Show Saturday 4th August in the Village Hall at 2pm. Entries to be in by Wednesday 1st August to the secretary Mrs Kay Bennett on 01278 789678. Schedules are available from local shops including Crown Stores, Basonbridge Inn, local Library and members or send a SAE to Mrs K Bennett Southview, Catherine Street, East Huntspill, Highbridge TA9 3PX
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The Burnham on Sea Town Team submitted their second bid to become a Portas Pilot town on Friday 29th June 2012. We hope that this will help us access much needed help to rejuvenate the High Street and surrounding areas. Bev Milner Simonds from the Town Team said "We have buckets (and spades) full of ideas and need some assistance in galvanising them into long-term, sustainable changes. The opportunity to be a Portas Pilot is a chance to do something meaningful in Burnham-onSea, before it is too late. We are not interested in racing others to the bottom of deprivation indices’ – we are proud, we believe in Burnham and we hope that the Department for Communities and Local Government, who are judging the bids will recognise this and join with us in making it better forever." The Town team hope to hear back by the end of July as to whether they have been successful and in the meantime continue to work hard on bringing some elements of the plan to fruition.
Have you ever been a Brownie, Guide, Ranger or Leader in the Guide Movement, or even if you haven’t, how would you like to be involved in the Trefoil Guild? The Trefoil Guild enables ladies to maintain their links with Guiding (now known as Girl Guiding). It provides fun, friendship and activities for its members, as well as support for the Guiding Movement and the local community. It offers its members opportunities to meet with friends, make new ones, develop interests, tackle new challenges, enjoy outings together and sometimes holidays. Sounds interesting? We meet in St. Andrew’s Church Hall on the second Tuesday of each month, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. We are a very friendly group of ladies and you will be made more than welcome. Why not come along for a ‘taster’ afternoon soon. For any more information, please contact either Sheila Capel on 01278 785813, or June Garton on 01278 794638. Hope to see you soon.
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How to treat Asthma Did you know that there are 5.4 million people in the UK with asthma? That means many of us know someone with the condition or have it ourselves. In an asthma attack, the muscles of the air passages in the lungs go into spasm. This causes the airways to become narrowed, making breathing difficult. It's a distressing thing for the sufferer and for people watching. An attack could be triggered by an allergy, a cold, or a certain drug. Other triggers include cigarette smoke, pollen and dust but some attacks may be caused by no trigger at all. Most asthma suffers will usually use a reliever inhaler
during an attack to help them. Someone having an asthma attack will have difficulty in breathing, particularly breathing out. There may also be a wheeze when the person breathes out, coughing and the person may be distressed and anxious. In a severe case, the person may have difficulty in talking, lips going blue and difficulty talking – in this case, call for an ambulance immediately. To reassure the person, keep calm and get them to take a puff of their reliever inhaler. Encourage them to breathe slowly and deeply. Help the person sit down in a comfortable position, but not lying down – usually sitting
upright. A mild attack should ease within a few minutes. If it doesn’t, ask the person to take another dose from their inhaler. If the person doesn't respond to treatment after five minutes, they appear to be getting worse or they find talking difficult due to breathlessness, call 999/112 for emergency help There is no substitute for a thorough understanding of first aid, to find out more information about volunteering for St John Ambulance in the Highbridge & Burnham area. Please contact Highbridge Adult Division on 01278 780961
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Highbridge Hotel With the Highbridge Hotel an acknowledged major eyesore in the centre of the town since the devastating fire in 2008 the owners of the site, their architects and advisors together with the District and Town Councils have been investigating different ideas of how the building and the wider site may be used in the future. With elements of the Grade II-listed building still standing the challenge to secure a viable and achievable solution is immense. There have been many meetings with interested parties and the owners over the years as to the redevelopment of the whole exmarket site and re-use of the former hotel badly damaged by fire. As with all schemes of this nature, some ideas that are presented are not feasible, practical or affordable. A group comprising of councillors from Sedgemoor District Council and Burnham-onSea and Highbridge Town Council together with council officers, landowners and other potential partners have met over recent months to discuss and develop some imaginative ideas linking into current proposed initiatives in the town which could act as a catalyst for the site and for Highbridge in a wider sense.
As with any potential development, there are confidential discussions between developers; owners and other parties during the early and delicate stages of negotiation. Should the owners/developers wish to comment publically on their proposals; that is their prerogative. As Sedgemoor District Council is the planning authority to which any planning application will be submitted, it cannot comment on any potential uses until a planning application is received, where it will go through all the normal consultation processes. SDC can only comment on a submitted application; the Council will not give informal views as to any information or rumour that is publically available. If, and when, a planning application is received, then Sedgemoor District Council will assess the scheme as put forward on its own merits and details at that time, within the SDC policy framework. All planning applicants are encouraged however to engage in proper consultation with the local community and Town Council to gain support for the principles of their proposals prior to submitting any application to the District Council.
Try Something New Ever thought of having a go at Short Mat Bowling? It is great fun and a sport for all ages. We meet in Highbridge Community Centre on Friday evening from 7.15 pm to 9.15pm and Sundays from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. We are a small but friendly Club and invite you to come along at any time for a “taster� session to see how you like it (you can use our Club bowls if you want to) and if you do like it, you are very welcome to join our Club. For further information ring Rose on 01278 785427 or June on 01278 794638. 12
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Monthly Coffee Morning – Methodist Church Hall Visit the Methodist Church Hall, College Street, Burnham on Sea every 3rd Saturday of the month between 10am and 12 noon. All proceeds for Educate the Kids (singing children Africa). Regular stalls include Cakes, African jewellery, Bric a Brac, Clothes Rails, Raffle. The dates remaining for 2012 are 21st July,18th August, 15th September, 20th October, 17th November, & 15th December. We would ideally like to see more sponsors at these events.
Burnham Nursing Centre Summer Fayre On Saturday August 18th between 1pm and 4pm the Burnham Nursing Centre on Oxford Street is hosting its Summer Fair. There will be all the usually activities available during the afternoon and the centre would like as many people as possible to support this event to raise funds for the residents – this in turn buys things that would not normally be affordable – such as visits to the zoo and other activities for enjoyment and recreation.
Tea-at-3 The event held on Wednesday July 4th we raised £600 for St Margarets Hospice. This was our 6th year of doing Tea-at-3 and was well supported despite the weather. I would like to thank all who came along & supported us once again, also to all the local businesses that donated prizes for the grand raffle. Last but not least, I would like to thank my team of brethren from Burnham lodge and their wives ( plus 2 lodge widows ) for helping on the day. Regards Chris Beckett (Almoner ) Rural Philanthropic Lodge 291.
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Creative Club The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre is starting a new Creative Club. Held on the first Wednesday of each month it is for anyone working or studying within the Creative Industries in Somerset and is a platform for Creative Exchange Opportunities, Debate and Dialogue. The club’s first meeting will run at The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre from 7pm9pm on the 1st August and will continue to meet on a monthly basis. It will be organised and facilitated by the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre’s Visual Arts Coordinator Neil Hansford who can be contacted at neil@ theprincesstheatre.co.uk. The Creative Club idea originated in the West Somerset region and has worked well toward the cohesion of the creative sector in the area.
The idea was then shared at the, Let’s Work Together: Creative Somerset Launch day on Wednesday 30th May at Dillington House, Ilminster. Neil said, “The day was fantastic, the variety of arts and design disciplines, covered by the people attending the event was staggering. One idea that was transferable to our theatre was the open platform event for the creative sector in our region. The name will be kept the same as the original with the ambition that it could become a brand across the South West of England and beyond.” The hope is that people involved from all sectors of the arts will attend to share knowledge opportunities across our region. If you are interested and want more information contact Neil Hansford or the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre.
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One of the most common problems that we get asked to look is the slow computer. Typically, this can give symptoms such as being very slow to start, lots of hourglass (waiting) situations and an Internet experience which is painfully sluggish. We find generally that this tends to affect computer that are running Microsoft’s Windows XP and Vista operating systems, but more worryingly even Windows 7 computers can grind to a halt if things aren’t right. I would say that the two main causes of slow computers are lack of RAM memory and some bloated anti-virus products. Although not for the faint hearted, it is relatively easy to purchase and install more RAM memory. These take the form of a small circuit board which can be plugged into spare slots on the computer’s motherboard (whilst the machine is switched off) to increase RAM. This applies to both tower style computers and laptops, but it is worth mentioning that there are different types of RAM, so it is worth checking what RAM the system currently is using. In general terms, 2 GB (gigabytes) of RAM is the minimum for any computer, but even going from ½ GB to 1 ½ GB of RAM would really help. Other tips to increase speed of a computer
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Driver Wanted For Somerset Charity Minibus Somerset Rural Youth Project delivers a number of projects to young people in rural areas across the county. This spans from educational and health advice, to job clubs and accreditation through learning. To help provide these
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Try before you buy! Never mind the weather, the Burnham Bowling Club is open and in full swing. If you are thinking of taking up a new hobby, or just wanting to keep active, you will find bowling a friendly sport that could fulfil your needs, and more. Free coaching is available without the need to become a member first. There is still a large number of friendly games scheduled for the remainder of the season, as well as league matches, but also ample opportunity just to bowl casually amongst friends if you prefer. We are now into the second half of the season, which means a reduction in fees for
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Burnham & Highbridge Band The next concert by the Burnham and Highbridge Band will be held in the Princess Hall on the evening of Sunday 26th August. The concert starts at 7.45pm and tickets are available from the Princess Box-office or pay at the door. Admission is £6 (£5 under 16s and over 65s). This is the fourth in our series of Sunday concerts which continue on the last Sunday of each month until the end of November. Come along and enjoy an evening of light brass band music from your local band in a variety of genre. The band is also performing at the Puriton Flower Show on the afternoon of Saturday 11th August and at West Huntspill Flower show on Saturday 18th August.
Friends of Burnham Hospital Fete The Friends of Burnham Hospital will be holding their annual fete on August Bank Holiday Monday. The fete, which is a regular and traditional event on the Bank Holiday ( August 27th) takes place in Manor Gardens. It regularly draws large crowds and many local charities, Rotary Club, Lions International, Moose etc have stalls to both entertain with games and sell their produce, books white elephants etc. Any charity wishing to have a stall can phone 783121 or 785727 to book a place. It is dangerous and tempting providence to say that the sun always shines on the Hospital Fete but it has not been affected by the weather in over 20 years. So, when it's raining everywhere else, head for Manor Gardens to have fun and support our local hospital.
Fritzlar Twinning Despite the horrible weather, which they assured us was just the same in Germany, 30 guests from our Twin Town Fritzlar spent a whirlwind 4 days with local host families and B&Bs, visiting Exeter & Dawlish as well as enjoying Somerset, before going on to Wales and Chester. In this Olympic Year, the highlight of the Farewell Evening was a breathtaking display by “The Monarchs” young gymnasts, who were fearless as well as hugely talented and entertaining. For more information about the Twinning, please contact the Secretary (01278 786789) or Treasurer (01278 782902)
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Marine Cove announce summer events schedule The Community Gardener and Friends of Marine Cove are pleased to announce a new series of events over the summer. Every Saturday morning in July the Community Gardener for Marine Cove will be available in the garden between 10:00am and midday to answer questions or to encourage volunteer involvement. Please feel free to come to the garden, ask any questions you have and see how you can become a part of the Friends group. The Friends of Marine Cove and Sedgemoor District Council are particularly keen to hear from families who are interested in helping in the garden. We have moved the regular drop-in slot from the first Monday in the month to every Saturday with a view to encouraging more involvement in the project. Thursday 27th July at
11:00am the first of 3 summer History Walks, being run by The Friends of Marine Cove, in association with Sedgemoor District Council will be held. The Walks will start and end at Marine Cove and will take in some of the historical sites in and around the town of Burnham on Sea. Historian and Author Bob Thomas, who volunteers with the Friends of Marine Cove, will be leading the walk. Advanced tickets can be purchased through the Burnham Information Centre for £2.50. Numbers are restricted so please book early to avoid disappointment. The funds raised will go towards future events at Marine Cove. Thursday 2nd August the local Chalice Morris Men will be performing at Marine Cove at 7.45pm for a 30 minute demonstration. Saturday August 11th between 11:00am and 3:00pm the Craft Fair will take place. Jacqui Strong is keen to hear from any local crafts person
willing to pay for a pitch at a cost of £5 for the days event. If anyone would like to put on a display during this time then we are busy preparing a programme for the day. Places are limited, so please contact Jacqueline Strong via the details provided below as soon as possible. If you are not a retailer just come along and enjoy a stroll around the garden whilst picking up some locally made crafts. The forthcoming dates for the two other local History walks are Thursday 30th August and Thursday 27th September. For more information please visit www.marinecove. org.uk for our volunteer maintained website or www. sedgemoor.gov.uk. Anyone keen to volunteer either with the maintenance or assisting with the project in other ways, can get in touch with Community Gardener Jacqui Strong via email jacqueline. strong@sedgemoor.gov.uk or telephone 01278 435512.
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The BD Jazz Club is the local Burnham area Traditional/New Orleans Jazz Club.The Club usually meets on the last Friday of every month for regular club sessions at Laburnum House Lodge Hotel. The club programme also includes special events, sometimes at other venues, which are listed in our programme. Find the programme on the BD jazz club page of www.newsocietyjazz.co.uk This months regular club session is on Friday August 31st when we welcome Roger Wells with the New Dixieland Hotshots from Bristol. 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. Thank you for supporting your local Jazz Club. Bob Reynolds and Diane Wilkins
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Burnham District Pantomime Society We have the script and have had the auditions so now we will be on the role for rehearsals to start in September. It will be all hands to the deck in the various jobs that the members do towards keeping Jack and the Beanstalk on track and making it a good show. You can still join us there are so many things to do, props, painting, sewing, backstage, lights, sound, callers and front of house jobs all very important. I would like to remind local businesses that you can advertise in our programme and support us as so many have done for a long time and we do appreciate that, thank you. We have the safari supper night coming up, and we are taking names for the Christmas dinner if interested contact Barbara Neill. It is going to be a good panto so keep an eye on this space to see when the tickets go on sale. AGM meeting is 7.30pm on Friday September 7th at the community centre, Berrow Road.
Crime Prevention Advice August already. Has the summer been and gone? Please don’t forget to keep back doors and windows locked when you’re out. Almost a third of all burglaries in homes occur where insecure doors and windows, ‘invite’ a burglar. You would be surprised just how many front doors are left open overnight. Cars are the same. Leaving anything of any value in the car, even out of sight, puts you at risk. Significant numbers of victims of car crime report that the rear seats are being moved to allow access into the boot area, where valuables had been left. If you value it, don’t leave it for someone else to devalue it. We all still need to keep vigilant. Keep burglars and thieves away from our area. Don’t let them get a foothold and think of us as an easy touch. If you see it and cant challenge it, TELL US. It is simple, just ring 101. You wont be wasting our time. We are here 24 hours a day, responding to your concerns and needs. Make sure you are part of the strong community. Make a difference. Roger TOLLEY – Inspector
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SECRET WORLD WINS HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND GRANT
The West Country is to have its first Wildlife and Heritage Education Centre thanks to a massive £502,600 grant from The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). This project will give thousands of school children from across the region direct access to the natural world at a time when the UK’s wildlife has never been under a greater threat and many youngsters would struggle to identify an oak tree. The facility is to be provided at the Secret World Wildlife Rescue Centre at East Huntspill in Somerset where Disc World author Sir Terry Pratchett recently launched a £4.4 million Call of the Wild Appeal. This aimed to build the education centre together with a wildlife teaching hospital. Now work on the Education Centre part of the project, which involves the renovation and extension of a 17th Century barn, will start in October and is expected to be completed by May 2013. A delighted Secret World Founder Pauline Kidner said, “The Heritage Lottery grant provided 79% of the cash needed to build, equip and run the centre as well as funding a South West schools outreach programme over the next three and a half years.” “Set in the heart of Secret World, the centre will give children their only guaranteed chance of seeing and learning about a wide range of British wildlife at a time when most youngsters spend only nine per cent of their time outdoors,” said Pauline. “We have been inundated 20
with wildlife orphans over the past couple of months of the breeding season but while what we do with the rescue side of the charity is vitally important, it is the education of our children that will have the greatest Impact on wildlife in the future,” she said. To address the problem of habitat loss which was endangering many species of British wildlife, Secret World would also be providing schools with advice on how to make their grounds more wildlife friendly, said Pauline. Secret World Capital Appeal Director Tina Antonio said that at a time when one in four of the UK’s wildlife species were depleted or endangered, children were now more disconnected with the countryside than ever before. “So we are thrilled that we have attracted a funder who is deeply aware of the issues and without their support we could never have started work on the centre so soon,” she said. Richard Bellamy, acting Head of Heritage Lottery Fund South West, said: “We at HLF are delighted to announce this award of £502,600 to the Wild Hearts Project, which will give visitors of all ages fantastic new opportunities to explore their local wildlife. The Education centre and the planned outreach activities will help young people learn about the importance and issues around our precious natural heritage, whilst older members of the community will have a chance to get involved through volunteering at the centre. We are all custodians of our natural heritage, and through projects
like this we are able to help ensure that it can be preserved for future generations to enjoy.” The Heritage Lottery Fund awarded Secret World £12,867 at the end of last year to plan their proposed centre’s education programme in readiness for submitting a full funding bid. The money was used to consult with all the schools in the South West, train volunteers and create an education plan. Consultation revealed that schools fervently believed in the value of educating children about wildlife and were keen to get involved with the project and make use of the facilities. The new Wildlife Education Centre will include meeting rooms and a lecture theatre where schools will be encouraged to take part in inspiring educational programmes giving youngsters a unique opportunity to learn about British wildlife and how to help save it. Launching the Call of the Wild Appeal earlier this year Sir Terry Pratchett said Secret World was the South West’s only 24 hour wildlife rescue service and its work had never been more vital. “Orphaned by traffic, hurt by our pollution and rubbish and forced out of their natural habitats by our developments, Britain’s wildlife is in serious decline so much so that even the sparrow and the much loved hedgehog are endangered,” he said. Also supporting the Wildlife Education Centre and teaching hospital project are UK Wildlife TV celebrities Mike Dilger, Simon King, Steve Backshall, Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan.
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The dreamscheme is based on a simple concept of WORK, POINTS and TRIPS. Young people are enabled to carry out community based work projects for which they earn points. These can then be exchanged for trips and activities of their choice.
Work ➜ Points ➜ Trips The Dreamscheme Network provides training, information, advice, guidance and support to help groups across the UK set up their own dreamschemes. Burnham dreamscheme was set up in February 2011 after the success of the Highbridge dreamscheme that had been running for several years before and had successfully attracted interest from local youth people. The scheme is open to all young people and is designed to encourage positive engagement within the community you live – at the same time offering social integration and fun activities – if you put in the work. If you would like more information contact John Alexander on johnandgracealexander@gmail.com
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The official launch of Burnhamon-Sea & Highbridge (BOSH) Youth Theatre is to take place on Tuesday 14th August between 1pm and 4pm at The Princess Theatre. There will be the opportunity to take part in a sound and light workshop, have a tour backstage, drama/ costume workshop, face painting and refreshments. During the launch there will be the opportunity to learn more about this new Youth Theatre group and to register for the new term to commence in October. Contact the Princess Theatre 01278 793099 for more information or email youth@ theprincesstheatre.co.uk
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Food and drink lovers invited to Burnham on Sea's First Food and Drink You are invited to join exhibitors and demonstrators at Burnham-on-Sea's first food festival on Saturday 29th September at The Baptist Hall and The Princess Theatre. Food stalls, tastings, demonstrations, local ciders, beers & wines, workshops will all be on offer, with no entry fee for visitors. The day will also include The Great Burnham Bake Off - a home baking competition for bread and cakes and home brew cider, wine and beer competitions for locals to take part in. If you are a producer, restauranteur, brewer, retailer or supplier operating in the Somerset Levels then Beverley and Sarah are keen to hear from you as stalls and demonstration slots are still
available. Beverley and Sarah are also working to promote local businesses within Burnhamon-Sea too. Beverley says "the High Street is full of interesting and vibrant shops and we a working with each of them to help them maximise the Food Festival for them and for visitors. We were pleased to have kitchen supplier KDS sign up immediately and they are working with a local chef to offer cooking demonstrations in store, Truckles Farm Shop have also been quick to get involved and will be offering in store tastings throughout the day." "Demonstrating to shoppers what great food, drink and service is available to them within Burnham-on-Sea is a key part of our motivation for
putting on the festival and so to get an enthusiastic response from traders has been very encouraging." Find out more at www. burnhamonseafoodfestival. org, by following the Festival on Twitter @bosfoodfest, emailing bosfoodfest@gmail.com or calling Beverley on 07973 378735.
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August Work IN THE GARDEN … Flowers/Shrubs.
Now is a good time to start planting spring bulbs in your garden. Tulips and hyacinths are good varieties for forcing on for Christmas Time. Once you have planted them in their pots, place the pots in a cool dark place for about 6 to 8 weeks, do not forget to water them if needed. Once they have started to grow gradually bring them out into the light but not bright sunlight, do not put them in too warm a place to begin with or you will end up with very tall plants.
your garden that are getting overgrown or you just need to move them, this is the month to act. Prepare the soil by deep digging, adding leaf mould and lime. Madonna lilies are among the few lilies that need lime. Clematis, honeysuckle and wistaria should be trained before the shoots become too long. Fruit
Strawberry beds should be looked over and a few strong plants selected for planting in a south facing border, and hopefully they will produce some early fruit next year.
If you have Madonna lilies in 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.
Vegetables.
Pinch out side shoots from tomatoes plants and remove some of the lower leaves to aid the ripening of the fruit, when watering add some tomato feed to help produce more tomatoes. Globe artichokes must be cut down as the heads are gathered. Asparagus beds must be kept clear of weeds. Unless seed is wanted, cut off the heads of the flowers so the energy goes into the roots of the plants.
Members of the Society free, visitors £1.00. On Monday 20th August members can enjoy a fun evening with mini flower and vegetable show, quiz, cheese and wine.
Annual Flower Show
The Living with Spirit Festival
Burnham and District Horticultural Society will be holding it’s 44th Annual Show on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th August at GardenWorld, Brent Knoll. Show open Saturday 1pm - 6pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm. Classes include Floral Art, Domestic, Handicrafts, Amateur Photography, Pot Plants, Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables. There are also Junior classes for under 11 and 11 – 16 year olds. For more information and details of how to enter an exhibit contact Dave Bryant on 01278 788058.
The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre in Burnham-on-Sea will again host The Living With Spirit Festival on August 25th. There will be Mediums, Clairvoyants, Tarot Readers, Crystals, Healers, Aura Photography and Unique Artwork at the show. Visitors can explore alternative or complementary therapies, or just chat to a practitioner to find out more. There will also be a programme of talks and workshops throughout the day. Organisers are pleased that that once again there will be an amazing Demonstration of Trance Mediumship with Internationally renowned Medium Angie Kruger and her Spirit Guide Richard. From incense to crystals, from organic cosmetics to Indian Head Massage - a veritable Aladdin's cave awaits. Open from 10am – 5pm entry is just £1 and children are free more details can be found on Facebook https:// wwwfacebook.com/events/239033932869714/ Or http://www.thenewway.co.uk/livingwithspirit. html Contact Rob on EnigmaNews@Sky.com for more details
Highbridge Resident Association We meet at the Hope Baptist Church on the first Thursday of the month between 10 and 11.30am. We have the community computers available for you to use.We can offer help with housing issues, anti social issues, local area issues. Drop in & see us, have a cuppa while you’re here.
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Places to visit locally this summer With budgets being squeezed, fuel prices increasing – consider making staying home the new going away, here are a few suggestions to try on our doorstep……
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Tues 28 Museum Object Handling FREE 14:30 – 15:00 Handle real museum objects with an Archaeology theme!
Wed 1 Amazing Calligraphy Age 7-11 10:30 – 12:00 £3.50 per child (pre-book) 13:30 – 15:00 Write with a quill pen See real examples of old handwriting
Wed 29 Objects Up Close Age 3-7 10:30 – 12:00 £3.50 per child (pre-book) 13:30 – 15:00 Use a microscope and magnifying lenses to discover the hidden secrets of a range of museum objects
Fri 3 Toddler Explorers! Age 1-3 10:30-11:30 Drop-In Activity £1 per child 13.30-14.30 Discover museum collections through play and active exploring A fun way to mix and learn Tues 7 Museum Object Handling FREE 14.30-15.00 Handle real museum objects with a World War II theme! Wed 8 Sensational Skeletons Age 3-7 10:30 – 12:00 £3.50 per child (pre-book) 13:30 – 15:00 See real animal skeletons and make a paper human one Fri 10 Lunchtime Talk All ages £2 13:00 – 13:45 Tom Mayberry will talk about Making the Museum of Somerset Tues 14 Museum Object Handling FREE 14:30 – 15:00 Handle real museum objects with a Victorian theme! Wed 15 World War II: Life at Home 10:30 – 12:00 Age 5-11 13:30 – 15:00 £3.50 per child (pre-book) Put out an incendiary bomb with a stirrup pump! See and touch real museum objects Wed 15 Curator’s Corner FREE 13:00 – 13:30 Walk and talk with Tom Mayberry about William Sparke’s Spyglass and the Monmouth Rebellion Fri 17 Finds Surgery FREE 10:00 – 13:00 Bring your finds to be identified and recorded by our expert Tues 21 Museum Object Handling FREE 14.30-15.00 Handle real museum objects with a mystery theme! Wed 22 Digging up the Past! Age 7-11 10:30 – 12:00 £3.50 per child (pre-book) 13:30 – 15:00 Be an archaeologist! Dig, sort and identify objects Get your hands dirty and discover what an archaeologist does Sat 25 Family Drop-In FREE Age 3-11 11:00 – 13:00 Dinosaurs! 14:00 – 15:30 Make dinosaur prints and enjoy lots more prehistoric fun!
September Tues 4 Museum Object Handling FREE 14:30 – 15:00 Handle real museum objects with a Holidays theme! Fri 7 Toddler Explorers! Age 1-3 10:30 – 11:30 Drop-In Activity £1 per child 13:30 – 14:30 Discover museum collections through play and active exploring A fun way to mix and learn Sun 9 FEATURE EVENT 12:00 – 17:00 Heritage Open Day FREE Museum open plus special castle tower tours
Tues 11 Museum Object Handling FREE 14:30 – 15:00 Handle real museum objects with a Fossils theme! Fri 14 Lunchtime Talk All ages £2 13:00 – 13:45 Steve Minnitt will talk about Counterfeit Coinage in Somerset Sat 15 Finds Surgery FREE 10:00 – 13:00 Bring your finds to be identified and recorded by our expert Tues 18 Museum Object Handling FREE 14:30 – 15:00 Handle real museum objects with a World War II theme! Wed 19 Curator’s Corner FREE 13:00 – 13:30 Walk and talk with Mary Siraut on the subject of Friendly Societies Tues 25 Museum Object Handling FREE 14:30 – 15:00 Handle real museum objects with a Victorian theme! Sat 29 Family Drop-In FREE Age 3-11 11:00 – 13:00 Autumn Colours 14:00 – 15:30 Make a leaf mobile Create your own animal tracks Sun 30 Taunton Literary Festival Timings, costs and details of speakers to be confirmed.
The museum reserves the right to change details of events without notice. For accurate information please ask at reception. All activities must be booked and paid for in advance, unless otherwise stated. No unaccompanied children please.
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Barbers
THE BARBER SHOP Gents & Ladies Hairdressing Paul, Kate & Lee
01278 782723
mob: 07860 355288 EstablishEd sincE 1945 A Sealey: 01278 785721
CAVE CONSTRUCTION DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL FREE
planning, building, reg drawings & estimates for extensions EXTENSIONS & NEW BUILDS STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS • LOFT CONVERSIONS COMPLETE RENOVATIONS
CALL 07836 744040 Day 01278 641483 Evenings
Car Hire - Weddings
7a High Street, Burnham-on-Sea. Builders
A E Marsh Building ContraCtor
• Extensions • Renovations • • Maintenance • 217 Berrow road, Burnham-on-Sea,ta8 2Jg
tel & fax: 01278 792072 mob: 07899967407
Abbotsley
Wedding Car Hire or for any special occasion
Bentley S1 1959 Chauffeur Driven Call Lydia Buncombe on: T: 01278 783186 M: 07810 650748 2 Stoddens Road Burnham-on-Sea
email: nikkimarsh63@hotmail.com www.andymarsh.org.uk.
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Local Business A – Z Carpentry
Collectors
Chris morgan
carpentry
Kitchen design & fitting Door hanging • Fitted wardrobes Laminate flooring decking Roofing fascias General plumbing • Tiling Fully insured
For Free esTimaTes call
01278 794869 • 07970 951546 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING 50% DISCOUNT WITH THIS ADVERT Call Steve Nicholls on:
07912 844 802 New PiN
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning We can prepare, clean, deodorise and protect your carpets and upholstery with minimum disruption and no mess
Call Free on: 0800 7839371 or: 01278 788788 and speak to Phil for a free quote
S Buying S
Vintage postcard collections from 1900-1950 Call for Free valuations
01278 784923
Double Glazing Repairs
DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS Misted Units Broken Windows Locks, Hinges & Handles Sliding Patio Doors General Repairs
Please call Jon Croker on:
07747 536625 Electricians
DBM ELECTRICAL SERVICES INSTALLATIONS & REWIRES TEST & INSPECTION ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS SMALL JOBS WELCOME
07710 636095
Gordon Bees
Electrical Services & Property Maintenance
Kichens & Bathrooms Plastering & Carpentry Plumbing & Wiring Ask about our shopfitting service
07915 217003
www.newpincleaning.co.uk
Coal Suppliers
MENDIP COAL SUPPLY now part of
C. RUDRUM & SONS LTD Solid Fuel Deliveries in Somerset & Surrounding Area Wide Range of Fuels Available Open Sacks and Pre-Packed Bags
At COMPEtItIvE PrICES
tel: 01934 744151
01278 783410
Beesgw@aol.com
R.G. ALARMS & ELECTRICAL Electrical Contractor
■ Domestic
■ Rewires & new builds
■ Commercial
■ Extra sockets, lights etc
■ Agricultural
■ Electrical alterations
■ Installations
■ Intruder alarms
■ Maintenance
■ Fire alarms
24 hour Answering Service
Credit or Debit Cards accepted by phone
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Local Business A – Z Flooring Specialists
Garden Services Contd
Barmond Carpets & Flooring Flooring SpecialiStS
We don’t say we’re the best, our customers do
All aspects of flooring including: Carpets • laminates • vinyls • Karndean We also offer a very competitive carpet cleaning service
We visit you direct - no need to leave the comfort of your home or business Free QuotationS & planning Service Mike Bartlett & Mark raymond
07748 961103
07794 662821
Garden Works ■ Patios ■ Fencing ■ Turfing ■ ■ Block paving ■ etc ■ Free estimates No job too big or too small
tel: 01278 786979 mob:07816 250441
Local & Established for 12 years.
Green BouGhs LandscapinG & Tree surGery
Financial Services
Robert F Parker Financial Services Independent Financial Advisers
For financial advice in Somerset 39 Julian’s Acres, Berrow Burnham-on-Sea Somerset, TA8 2LX Telephone: 01278 793844 Fax: 01278 780532 email: mail@robertparker.info
Patio’s • Paths • Ponds • Stone work • Drives • Decking • Fencing • Garden Structures • All aspects of tree surgery and felling For more inFormAtion PleASe cAll roy criDDle on:
01278 794706 or 07734057828
Robert F Parker Financial Services is a trading style of The Clarkson Hill Group plc which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority
funeral Directors
Ashley Edwards
FunErAl DirEctors & MonuMEntAl MAsons “In trying circumstances, it’s reassuring to have someone you can rely on”
ncH Arb qualified. Fully insured. Established for 10 years
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
07887 835386
A high standard of sincere, dignified and caring service, offering advice and support on all aspects of funeral and memorial planning. Here to help, 24 hours a day
telephone: 01278 794 304 Office at: 10 Church Street, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3AF
Garden Services
ALSTONE GARDEN SERVICES We deal with anything in your garden including:
trees lopped & felled, rubbish removed, hedges & patios, fencing & blocked paving, groundwork. Fully insured.
07815 744585 01278 789259 28
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Hat Hire
Hats Are Truly Scrumptious
RELAXING MASSAGE For Gentlemen
www.hatsaretrulyscrumptious.vpweb.co.uk
Ladies Hat Hire For all those special occasions
Local Business A – Z
Massage
Local Masseur with 12 years experience offers relaxing body massage, to ease away your aches & stresses For further details or to discuss your needs
Contact Ruth or Lilly 07531340881
CaLL Ben
07895886796 Music Lessons
Home Dog boarding
Music classes for 0-5 years
Tues & Wed mornings at the Tennis Club, The Grove
For more details or a free session call Sarah on: 07977591847
Interior Design
Newsagents OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY 10AM TO 5PM CLOSED SUNDAY 7 Victoria Street, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1AL
FITTED KITCHEN, BATHROOM & BEDROOM FURNITURE
NEWSAGENTS
RectoRy StoReS
1 Rectory Place, Burnham-on-Sea ta8 2dz
Newspaper deliveries 7 days £1.50 Per Week
Also fitted home office furniture
Small grocery orders can also be delivered with newspapers
FREE DESIGN AND QUOTATION SERVICE AVAILABLE
For more information call Dianne and Neil Crombleholme on:
TEL: 01278 238 959 Launderette
01278 784330
Painters & decorators
BAYWASH LAUNDERETTE DUVETS WASHED & DRIED
Call 01278 684074
Any size
Or
£12.00 or £20.00 for two!
07710 695490 to arrange.
Collection & Delivery Included
Delux total painting & decorating. Internal and external. Free estimates.
01278 787242 07971082292
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Local Business A – Z Plumbers
Painters & decorators contd
LICKAPAINT
Interior & Exterior Work Carried out
Free Estimates – Competitive Rates
Contact Chris Davis Painter & Decorator
07723 047117
NICK COX PAINTING & DECORATING Established over 20 years All Aspects of Painting & Decorating Undertaken including:
Internal & External Work • Wall papering • Floor & Wall Tiling • Carpentry & Joinery Fully Insured FREE ESTIMATES • COMPETITIVE RATES ALL AREAS COVERED
TEL: 01278 784365 • MOB: 07802 696652 17 Barton Road, Burnham-On-Sea
npcox@btinternet.com
PLUmBiNG & hEAtiNG
• Bathrooms & Tiling • Kitchens • • Boiler Changes & Services• • Full Central Heating • • Landlord Gas Checks•
01278 256843
07824 818863 ethan.29390@yahoo.co.uk
Plumbing and Heating
Plumbing an All Domestic Plumbing & Heating Boiler Repairs &Plumbing Spares and Heating Central Heating & Bathroom Installation Steve Conway Caravan Specialists Mobile 07856 776531 Drains & Blockages Steve Conway Mobile 07 No Call Out Charge Steve Conway Mobile 07856 776531 Free Quotation Call Stevemaintenance the Plumber on 07856 776531 Property
Plasterering & Artexing
Larry Prout Master Plasterer 40 years experience No job to small
Decorating • carpentry HanDyman service for all your household needs
No job too small
Free quotatioNs Special Rates for OAPs
Tel: 01278784495 Mob: 07833770568 ARTISTIC ARTEXING & PLASTERING SPECIALISTS Over 25 years Experience
All Aspects of Plastering Skimming over Artex Creative Designs & Coving Clean & Friendly Service
0775 9255438 01278 489493 30
E.A.Smith
For a FREE estimate Call FJ Hales on:
tel :01278 788247 mob:07939 664538 email: fjhales@talktalk.net
Phoenix
ProPerty Maintenance
Painting & Decorating Kitchen Fitting tiling of Walls & Floors Garage Doors Fitted & repaired uPVc cladding & Glazing locks fixed, fencing, decking & sheds
call Justin on:
07913 007121 or 01278 786312
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Local Business A – Z Removals
A&S
Turf Supplier
NO VAT!!! removals free estimates • free advice
REMOVALS Local and Long Distance BUDGET REMOVALS From £80 REMOVALS At short notice HOUSE CLEARANCE Including single items
call now on 01278 781330 07967 209692 www.asexpress.co.uk • asexpresslimited@aol.com
Secretarial Services
Secretarial Services
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
Tiling Specialists
P. Deakin
Floor & Wall Tiler FREE Quotations Call now on: 07913 571479 / 01278 773691 Tree Surgeons
Angela Glenn
Any typing/admin requirements, quotes per job, no job too big or small. CV’s, speeches, reports, presentations, wedding invitations etc.
07934 004957
bos_secretarialservices@hotmail.co.uk Scrap Metals
SCRAP METALS WANTED
Single items collected washing machines, cookers, lawnmowers, car batteries, anything metal phone for quick and friendly service tel tom: 07742634779 Taxis and Cabs
Cookies Cabs
Local & Friendly Airport Transfers • Hospital Visits Wheel Chair Access • 7 Seater Vehicle Call for competitive rates 07912 580685
Television Aerials
Window cleaners
PCS window cleaning
FAMILY BUSINESS • LOCAL &RELIABLE
for your FREE quote call vic on:
07787 168253
See-View Window Cleaning Domestic & commercial
conservatories, roofs, Gutters and Fascias static and touring caravan cleaning specialist Gutter Vacuum system
local, very reliable and Fully insured call lee on:
01278 782996 or 07766604200
o o o o o
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
www.see-viewcleaningservices.co.uk
email : info@see-viewcleaningservices.co.uk
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