LocalReach Burnham & Highbridge Feb 2012

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Another full edition of Local Reach for February. As the buds are starting to breakthrough in the garden – so are the events in Burnham and Highbridge. Clubs and societies have been busy organising different things for the months ahead – so be sure not to miss out by regularly referring to your copy of Local Reach.

The pantomime season is in full swing with Sleeping Beauty coming to the Princess Theatre at the end of January with tickets being available to purchase through The Barber Shop on the High Street. Don’t leave it too late or you may not get tickets. What better way to lift your spirits than an outing to your local theatre to see a show, put on by local people.

The organisation of the Jubilee events will be progressing also, with the plan to have an outline of what will be happening in Burnham and Highbridge over the long Bank Holiday Weekend – published early 2012. Why not organise a Street Party? www.streetparty.org.uk may provide some useful information to help you on your way. Let us know if you are planning a street party as it would be good to publicise this in a future edition.

This month we have some useful advice from local organisations as well as the usual community events and clubs that have organised various activities during February. I hope you enjoy this months edition.

Jacqui Strong, LocalReach Community Editor for Burnham & Highbridge - jacqui@localreach.co.uk The deadline for the March issue is 17th February!

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A heavy cold can affect driving as much as drinking alcohol Drivers suffering from a heavy cold or flu could be putting themselves and other road users at risk according to new research by Halfords and Young Marmalade. Somerset Road Safety believes the findings are a clear warning for drivers not to get behind the wheel if they’re suffering from heavy colds or flu.

The research, which supports the findings of a recent study by Cardiff University, identifies that cold and flu sufferers experience a significant drop in concentration levels and reaction times whilst behind the wheel of a driving simulator.

Sudden braking was seen to increase and cornering became erratic as drivers struggled to concentrate on the surrounding traffic.

One participant in the study experienced a drop in driver rating from 95% (classed as excellent) to 60%, a level where an insurance company would expect the driver to be involved in a collision. This drop in performance is

similar to the effect of drinking over four double whiskies.

Jim Newman, Road Safety Officer with Somerset Road Safety said: “Common conditions such as colds or flu, migraines, upset stomachs and allergies are often tolerated and the driver soldiers on regardless of the effects on their driving ability. We need to be more honest with ourselves about how these conditions affect our ability to drive safely.”

“If you’re feeling unwell don’t get behind the wheel. If you must go out, take an alternative mode of transport or ask someone else to drive you.”

Many popular over the counter medications can cause drowsiness or affect driving ability in other ways and Police have warned that a person rendered unfit to drive through medication is committing the same offence as if they had taken illegal drugs.

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King Alfred Concert Band There is a Quiz Night organising on Thursday February 16th at 8.00pm. The venue is Highbridge Social

Club, Church Street, Highbridge (Opposite Brandon Hire TA9 3AE). Teams of 5 are needed and you are able to pay on

the door. Funds are in aid of the Concert Band. Any more information from Bernard Spilsbury 01278 785727

Happy Birthday – Burnham Dreamscheme The Burnham Dreamscheme is preparing to celebrate its first birthday on Wednesday 15th February between 10am and 1pm at The Bay Centre. The Dreamscheme are keen for all existing members to come along to the AGM and lunch afterwards. If you are a young person aged between 8 and 14 years old, who would be interested in joining the Dreamscheme – new members would be welcome as discussions will take place about community tasks and future plans.

The Dreamscheme also operate a FREE Dreamscheme Tuesday club from 3.15pm until 5.30pm every Tuesday at the Bay Centre during term time. This is a new club that has seen a group of members form a singing group that performed at 3 events during December raising over £80

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for the group. There are also plans to perform a Junior Version of The Pirates of Penzance, during Autumn. There are also cooking sessions/craft sessions and opportunities to let off steam with your friends – maybe make new friends – new members welcomed.

The Dreamscheme are keen to recruit new adult volunteers to assist with the variety of projects planned for this and future years, including a planned Community Garden style project. They would like to hear from anyone who could spare a few hours regularly to work with the young people of Burnham on Sea. So if you are interested then do get in touch with volunteer coordinator John Alexander 0845 456 7000

Is solar power dead?

Not in the south west, it’s not.

With the Government announcement bringing forward the cut in the Feed in Tariff, due to massive demand and falling prices - and to stop foreign speculators creaming off the money meant for homeowners some predicted a huge drop off in solar installations. But at Solarsense, the South West’s leading solar company, things are still very busy as they have managed to reduce their prices as well thanks to falling panel costs, which are approximately half what they were some 18 months ago. In conjunction with the South West being by far the best region in the UK for solar photovoltaic (electric) power, due to its ideal cool and bright conditions (high UV, cooling winds and low pollution levels), the lower

prices mean that investing in a solar PV system would still give a return on initial outlay of around 8% and upwards, which is tax free and index linked for 25 years of payments.

Solarsense MD Stephen Barrett said, “A snapshot of why our clients are still going ahead with solar now, after the 12th December deadline, is that they still see it as a far better return than you could get from any bank. And perhaps more importantly, it gives a measure of future security against rising fuel costs.” www.solarsense-uk.com info@solarsense-uk.com caption for accompanying image: Rays of light pick out a recent Solarsense installation at a nearby Methodist Church.

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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- Expect a return on installation 'investment' cost of 8-12%.  Solarsense have installed over 4,500 domestic and commercial solar systems throughout the South West. Completed projects include Chew Magna and Chewton Mendip Primary Schools; the Clifton Lido; Redland Park Church; Oldfield Surgery, Bath, and the UK’s largest private rooftop PV system (200kWp) at Worthy Farm, Glastonbury.

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Lets get Arty

Sunlight Mental Health Library

The Huntspill Art Club will be meeting during February on the 1st, 15th and 29th at The Village Hall, East Huntspill. Doors open 1.30pm to set up. The cost is £3.50 per session which includes tea and biscuits.Some materials available: canvas, paper, water colour, oil, pastels and acrylics. For more information call: 01278 789678

The previously called Belmont Information Point library, has now been renamed Sunlight Mental Health Library and is being held every Tuesday from 10.00 am – 12 Noon at The Bay Centre, Cassis Close, Burnham on Sea. All books borrowed Free of Charge. Sunlight is run by the Windows Carers Group members and service users.

If you would like to pop along to The Bay Centre any Tuesday morning between 10am – 12.00 noon, you can borrow a book free of charge on many subjects of Mental Health. We also have books on Medication for you to look at . If you require further information please contact: Pauline Wellman on 07703014792

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The East Huntspill Garden Club will be meeting on Thursday 16th February, the Church Hall, East Huntspill. 7.30pm. For more information call 01278 789678.

Support Group for Carers of someone suffering with mental health.

We meet every Tuesday at the Bay Centre, Cassis Close, Burnham on Sea between 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm. We are a real friendly group, so pop along for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat or contact Pauline on 07703014792 for further information.

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New Year’s Eve Dance

Is there any club or society who could use any empty egg cartons or empty spray bottles /containers?

For craft projects/reusing.

For more information contact ohbejoyful2003@yahoo.co.uk

There was non-stop dancing from 8 p.m. until mid-night at the Highbridge Community Hall on New Years Eve - interspersed with the calling of the raffle of more than thirty prizes. The annual Dance - held in honour of Mary Ladd (who was unable to attend) raised more than £100 for local charities. Music was supplied by Joe Sanderson who was also the Master of Ceremonies.

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Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are asking people to take extra care, especially when lighting up fires that haven't been used for a while.

This advice comes after firefighters were called to several chimney fires in Somerset recently.

As the cold weather is set to continue, more and more people in Devon and Somerset will be warming up their homes by lighting the traditional home fire.

The fire service remind you that chimneys and flues need to be clean and well maintained to allow the free passage of dangerous combustion gasses, as well as being free of any blockages like bird nests and cobwebs. Regular cleaning will remove soot and help prevent dangerous chimney fires occurring.

The chimney breast itself will need inspecting, particularly in the roof space, making sure that it is sound and that sparks or fumes cannot escape through cracks or broken bricks.

Sweeping Frequencies Sweeping frequencies below are for guidance only. Frequency will depend on a number of factors

- Smokeless coals At least once a year - Wood Up to four times a year - Bituminous coal Twice a year - Oil Once a year - Gas Once a year

Growing in popularity are wood burning stoves and they also need to be checked regularly to ensure they are safe and clean, ensure wood burners are installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions DSFRS have provided some top tips for safer chimneys: • Always use a fire guard to protect against flying sparks from hot embers • Make sure embers are properly put out before you go to bed or leaving the house • When burning wood, use dry, seasoned woods only • Never burn cardboard boxes or waste paper • Do not overload the grate • Bird nests, cobwebs and other blockages within chimney to be removed • Consider having a carbon monoxide detector fitted as an additional safeguard against the build up of poisonous fumes • Have a working smoke alarm

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The Group meets on Tuesday 14th February at FRIEND 39 Oxford Street Weston-super-Mare BS23 1TN 7.30-9.30pm.

People who suffer from bipolar and/or their supporters are very welcome to join us. The Speaker for the evening will be from Bangor University talking about research investigating

psychological factors that make people vulnerable to developing bipolar disorder.

The aim of the study is to enhance our knowledge of mechanisms that lead to the development of bipolar disorder.

Their ultimate goal is to find ways of preventing people from developing the illness.

People come from a wide area outside of Weston to attend meetings. Membership is free and there is no obligation

to attend every meeting. We take a positive approach to life with bipolar disorder and can help fellow sufferers to find ways to manage the condition successfully.

We cannot promise that we have all the answers but we do have experience! You will find a wealth of knowledge and understanding as well as a place where you can talk openly.

Tel: 0845 434 9915 for more information.

Berrow Dunes Conservation Work

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Sedgemoor Conservation Volunteers and Sedgemoor District Council will be carrying out the following conservation work on Sunday 19th February at Berrow Dunes ST 295 535.

The work will involve cutting and burning sea buckthorn. We shall meet at the small car park opposite Sandy Glade Caravan Park on the B3140.

All members of the public are welcome to join in – SCV will supply tools and gloves, you provide your lunch and your energy!!

For more information contact leesmark@supanet.com or visit www.sedgemoor.F9.co.uk

The residents of Trinity Rise would like to extend their thanks to all the support they received by visitors to the street admiring their Christmas lights. An incredible £5003 was raised during 2011/2012 which will go to charities PETAL and BARB. The running total since 2001 now stands at £39,742.98.

With Thanks On behalf of St. Margaret's Hospice, I would like to thank everyone especially the Mayor, Mayoress and local Dignitaries for attending our Light up a life service on Tuesday 13th December at St. Andrew's Church in Burnham on Sea and for the very kind donations.

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Graham Witts for all his help and support and for welcoming us once again to St. Andrew's.

To John Page, Barbara Fletcher, Sarah Champion & Maggie Roberts who all read beautifully. To Pat, Jenny, Dot & Joan who helped on the night and to the in-house caterers Nicky & Jean who served the refreshments so efficiently.

Thank you – Julie Draper - Community Fundraiser for St. Margaret's Hospice.

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Our Light up a life campaign provided the opportunity to remember and celebrate the life of that special someone whose light cannot be with us at Christmas. It was a very moving service attended by over 60 people who lit candles in remembrance whilst supporting the wonderful work of St. Margaret's.

The collection this year amounted to £433.11 which was fantastic and such a great help to our Fundraising. A very warm thank you to the Reverend

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Hospital Friends Quiz Following last year's enjoyable and successful quiz to raise funds for the Friends of Burnham Hospital another quiz is planned for Saturday, February 4th in Highbridge Community Hall.

The question master is the ever popular Chris Williams who, despite being a retired school teacher, still enjoys marking, so this quiz is unique in that you don't have to mark your own or other team's answers.

Chris is also adept at posing questions that are answerable by most but at the same time is able to include questions that tax the brains/memories of the most knowledgeable. The last round - his 'Stinker Round' - gives all teams the chance to win as it includes such questions as 'In which decade was the lawnmower invented?' Few of us carry this sort of trivia in our heads. The evening is designed

as a social occasion and you are invited to bring your own drinks, although substantial nibbles will be provided.

The cost is £10 for a team of up to 4 people and the doors of the Highbridge Community Hall will open at 6.45pm with the quiz starting at 7.30pm prompt.

Do come along to have a great evening and at the same time support your local hospital. To book a table please phone Tony on 783121 or Bernie on 785727.

Numbers are limited.

The BD Jazz Club

There are two exiting jazz sessions this month starting on Saturday February 11th starting with a return visit from The Millennium eagle jazz band from the Midlands, a top festival band on tour and not to be missed.

The venue is at Pawlett Pavilion, Playing times are from 8pm to 11pm - Admission £10 The regular club session is on

Friday February 24th when we welcome Jeremy Huggett and The Dart Valley Stompers up from Devon. The venue is 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.

The BD Jazz Club is the local Burnham area Traditional/New Orleans Jazz Club.

The club programme includes special events, sometimes at other venues which are listed in our programme.which can be found on the bd jazz club page of www.newsocietyjazz.co.uk

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BiARS is your local information centre. Much more than just tourist information, and run entirely by volunteers, we are encouraging the community to come in and see what we have to offer. We sell Berry’s Coaches tickets, Bristol Blue Glass, aerial photographs of Burnham and surrounding area as well as local guide books and artefacts. We rely on the small profit we make from these sales, and donations, to cover our overheads which, in turn, will ensure that BiARS continues to remain open.

Since April 2011 over 60,000 people have visited us, proving that the centre continues to be an advantage both to Burnham on Sea and to its tourist trade.

If you would like to volunteer, come in and see us. We are open until the middle of March every day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the summer season our hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week.

You can find us on The Esplanade and our telephone number is 01278 787852.

North Sedgemoor Childrens Centre Cluster Family Voice held their first meeting on 6th December at Highbridge Childrens Centre. The group has been set up to give families that use the North Sedgemoor Cluster of Children’s Centres the opportunity to share ideas and opinions about the running of the centres. The families that use our services play a huge role in the work of the North Sedgemoor Children’s Centre Cluster and it is important for us to have a good cannel of communication between families and staff members. This is the role of Family Voice.

Joining the group gives you the opportunity to meet other families and playing a part in organising social events, fundraisers and trips to enhance the children’s personal experiences and give your suggestions and opinions and work with other families who use the centres. Sign up to Family Voice and help make a difference! Look out for the date of the next meeting or contact your local centre. More information can be found at www.highbridgechildrenscentre.org.uk or www. octopuschildrenscentre.org.uk 780665 or 793331

New name for Marine Cove Frog The knitted frog character that has been created from the design produced by Sam Morris has now been given a name!

At the official opening of Marine Cove there was the opportunity to pick a name for the frog and then Friends of Marine Cove would then choose their preferred option. The names suggested ranged from Fredd the Frog, Ribbity, Sid, Jumpy .......... but the name chosen was Lily.

So after months of being known as The Marine Cove Frog - we can now refer to her as Lily the Frog. The name was suggested by local resident Helen Barsby, who will receive her very own knitted Lily the Frog.

We have had a really good response from local people who are volunteering their time to knit the frogs that will be sold at future events, so one way of supporting the future projects at Marine Cove would be too buy a frog from one of our events or through the Information Centre on the Esplanade, where they will be available to buy along with the popular Frog-in-a-Bag, which enables you to knit your own frog.

There are also several events planned at Marine Cove during 2012 starting with a sponsored Pancake Flip on Tuesday 21st February at 4pm. Sponsor forms can be obtained from Jacqui Strong via Jacqueline. strong@sedgemoor.gov.uk or by calling 01278 435328 any funds raised will be split between The Friends of Marine Cove for future events at the garden and Burnham Information and Rescue Support.

We are keen to encourage new volunteers to The Friends of Marine Cove. For an opportunity to meet some of the volunteers, feel free to come to the Monday Maintenance Session on the first Monday in the Month between 10am and mid-day.

The next meeting of the Friends of Marine Cove is on Tuesday 6th March at 6.15pm at the Community Centre Berrow Road – Burnham on Sea. For information on future events contact events@marinecove.org.uk or visit www. marinecove.org.uk.

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Be Security Savvy …

Yet again I will join the throng who claim that the years go by more quickly and suddenly we find ourselves in February already. Have you done those little jobs you promised to do? Did you put up that outside light? Check the lock on the shed? Marked your tools? Come on. Spring is just around the corner. Don’t leave it until the weekend you were going to start the gardening to find someone has had your mower away or decided on an uninvited redistribution of your assets to his colleagues.

Check it, Mend it, Mark it….. this weekend.

A couple of months ago there were some visitors from outside our area who were breaking into houses in some of the outlying villages. A most distressing experience for victims that will often take a long time to come to terms with. Trying to catch those responsible for such a violation of personal space together with the loss of a victim’s property really is a top priority for your team of Officers and PCSO’s.

Unfortunately we come after the event. Much as we like to meet you all, we would honestly prefer not to have to in those circumstances. We all need to

Lets get Crafty in aid of Freewheelers Bloodbikes There will be a craft fair at Sanders Garden world on Valentines weekend 10/11/12th February in aid of Freewheelers Bloodbikes, free entry to the public. 34 tables of all types of crafts with some being demonstrated.

Check my web site in January www.allanssite. youlasite.com Also I have a quite large data base of crafters/hobbies people so if any one gets to know of Craft fairs, table top sale, fetes in the area please let me know and I can pass them to everyone. Also if you would like to go on the data base please email roberts-a4&sky.com

Educate the Kids This is a registered Charity Sponsoring and Educating children at a School near Mombasa.

Beginning on the Saturday 21st January and then on every third Saturday of the Month for the remainder of the year a Coffee morning is being held at the Burnham on Sea Methodist Church Hall from 10.00am. - 12.00 noon.

There will be stalls and a raffle. Do come in for a Coffee and a chat and learn more about the School and Children.

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work together to stop this type of crime happening. The longer criminals stay at large, the more victims they will create. Your role in catching them and stopping further offending can come in many shapes and forms.

The easiest one of them is to remember, ”If you see it, report it”. You will never be a nuisance.

It may be your call that is the one that makes the difference for everyone else. Start to meet your Police BEFORE it happens.

Telling us about it is actually protecting yourselves and the rest of the community. Please remember to make it more difficult for criminals at ALL times.

Roger TOLLEY - Burnham-on-Sea Inspector.

Sedgemoor Health Walks Why not come along and join in on one of our heath walks There are three held every week and they are a great way to keep fit and active and make new friends. And they all start at 10am, last about two hours and are free. All walks are graded from 1 to 5 being easy, mainly flat for beginners to very steep inclines for the more active person. Programmes are available from the library or TIC. The first three walks in February are Friday 3rd Cannington (Grade 3) meet by bridge at Friendly Spirit Pub. Monday 6th Puriton, (Grade 1) meet

by Church. Tuesday 4th Canal and River Parrett, (Grade 2) meet at Boat & Anchor Public House, Huntsworth. Look forward to seeing you. A full programme can be found on the website at www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/healthwalks

Is delighted to announce that founder and principle instructor Cheryl Mountford is now fully qualified as a Medical Qigong Practitioner. Medical Qigong Therapy is an ancient Chinese healing art, estimated to be around 5,000 years old. It is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine which includes acupuncture, herbalism and Tuina massage. Qigong (pronounced "chee-gung") means the skill of cultivating vital Qi energy.

For a number of reasons, your Qi can become disturbed, blocked or depleted which can result in pain, illness, or just a feeling of disharmony. The treatment, (which involves sitting or lying, fully clothed,) includes specific healing techniques used to purge, tone or activate the body's vital energy systems, replenishing your Qi,.

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Restoring balance to the body's Qi is the key to health and well-being. The process can be extremely relaxing and sometimes the patient will be aware of the movement of energies as the systems start to rebalance. By clearing away blockages and increasing your overall vitality, Medical Qigong Therapy refreshes every dimension of your being l.

Please note : Qigong is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or treatment.

For further details or to book an appointment, please contact Cheryl Mountford 3Tdip MQG (Distinct) Bubbling Springs Tai Chi and Qigong Tel: 01278 781544 Mob: 07840 350334 Email: bubblingsprings@ hotmail.com Website: www. bubblingsprings.org.uk

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Followers of ladies’ fashions will have the chance to view and buy at a charity Fashion Show to be promoted on 7th February by the Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs of Burnham-on-Sea. The event, which has been popular for several years, will take place at The King Alfred School, by courtesy of the Governors and Head Teacher.

B Block, the new Dining and Dance Hall, will be the scene of high fashion, starting at 7.30 p.m. Doors open at 7, and refreshments will be available.

There will also be a raffle.

Tickets are £5 each and can be obtained in advance from Material Needs in High Street, Rotarian Hugh Mackay on 01278 787579 or Sandra Moon on 01278 789031, or at the door.

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Burnham Area Evening Flower A new year begins with a demonstration by Rosemary Bulled from Bridgwater on Monday 20 February commencing at 7.30pm.

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Interactive fun-based activity for the elderly Sedgemoor District Council are offering chair based activity training called Flexercise to help encourage elderly residents to remain mobile, improve their mental health and enhance their latter years.

The workshop is aimed at people who work with or have an interest in enhancing the lifestyle of the not so young. The workshop is open to carers from nursing and residential homes, volunteers, helpers in day care centres and officers or ‘active’

residents from sheltered homes.

It will provide the necessary information that an individual will require to lead an activity session.

If you are interested in attending a workshop, the cost is just £5.00 per person (maximum of 2 carers per home).

This includes your Leader Pack (detailing ideas of activities for your group) and refreshments. I will be holding the workshop at Bridgwater House, King Square, Bridgwater from 9.30am – 1.15pm on Wednesday 7th March

The Civil Service Friends of Retirement Fellowship Apex Park The next meeting of Burnham Improvements Group C.S.R.F. will be held Group at the Burnham Area Youth Centre, Cassis Close on Tuesday 28th February from 10 a.m. until noon. New retirees will be welcomed. Free parking.

Model Railway Club The Burnham & District Model Railway Club have another limited edition wagon in OO scale coming out February with profits going to the British Institute for Brain Injured Children, this is a Dorking Greystone Lime wagon selling at £10.50 each plus p & p. We have been able to make another donation to St Margarets Hospice of £1500.00 and to the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance £500.00, both who serve our community well.

The wagons can be obtained from John Langley, 20 Compton Close, Taunton, Somerset TA2 7UD, phone 01823 270882 email club.wagons@yahoo. co.uk. website www. burnhamanddistrictmrc.org 16

A boules tournament will be held on Wednesday 15th February 2p.m. - 5 p.m. behind the Apex Office. Names of competitors may be handed in at the office on Wednesday 8th February after 2 p.m. or e-mailed to ohbejoyful2003@ yahoo.co.uk

Strike and Score Sports Camp Monday 13th February and Tuesday 14th February At King Alfred Sports Centre, Highbridge 1610 sports camps are aimed at budding sports stars looking to improve skills in football, cricket, hockey and basketball. Each session will end with fun and friendly games, with awards and prizes If your child had fun, they won!

For children aged 8 – 12yrs For more information visit www.1610.org.uk or call 01278 786868

2012. Please note there are Pay and Display car parks locally. I have enclosed the programme for the morning.

Please note that spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis upon receipt of the booking form and payment.

For more on the training, please do not hesitate to contact me on (01278) 435715.

Lianne Clarke - Health Promotion Officer, Sedgemoor District Council

Mudlarks Community Choir If you would like to sing beautiful harmonies, join the Mudlarks Community Choir.

We meet on Monday evenings at the Burnham Methodist Church Hall from 7.00 - 9.00.

No previous musical experience necessary. The choir directors are Peter & Jules Olsen. For dates and further information, go to www. mudlarkschoir.co.uk. A great way to start the week!

Family History Society The next meeting of the local family history society is on 2nd February and our speaker will be Pat Hase on the "Chapel Allerton Families - The Tinney Family".

The meeting commences at 7.30pm at St John's Church hall in Highbridge and all visitors will be very welcome.

Please contact Christopher Deane on 782160 for information on this meeting or our programme for 2012.

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FLOWERS/SHRUBS. Tuberous begonias can be started this month, start the tubers in small pots on the surface of rich loamy soil.

Plant with the hollow side on top and pot up into larger pots when growth has begun. Nurse with care, frosts are fatal. A temperature of 40 - 50 degrees should be maintained at night, watering should be done carefully.

Place dahlia tubers in boxes, cover them with soil and a little water to induce the growth of new shoots.

After repotting fuchsias, give them a little bottom heat and spray the tops with tepid water to introduce new growth.

Geranium roots which have been stored can also be started back into growth with a little bottom heat, Stir the surface of bulb beds with a fork as soon as the shoots show above the ground.

If you have the room you can start sowing some half-hardy annuals this month. Asters, coleus, petunias, phlox, lobelia, tobacco plants, dahlias from seed, they will all need some bottom heat to germinate.

VEGETABLES. The secret of success in the vegetable garden is to sow early. Seeds sown this month must be protected during the late frost and should therefore

be sown in a sheltered position in the garden.

Seeds for sowing are cabbages, early cauliflower, leeks, brussel sprouts, broad beans and peas in the garden.

You can plant shallots now.

Press the bulbs half-way into the soil, they should be 8" apart in rows and the rows should be 12" apart.

Tomatoes - sow early in the year towards the end of the month. Select suitable varieties. Keep the plants sturdy. Thick stems, shortjointed and dark green foliage should be developed before the young plants are put into their permanent position.

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.

On Monday 16th January 2012, Michael Smith will be giving a presentation on seed raising and propagation. All welcome. Members of the Society free, visitors £1.00.

Latest news from Secret World The winter months can be a difficult time for many people struggling to find something to look forward to so Secret World wildlife rescue has the perfect way of getting you to put your best foot or in this case feet forward!

Secret World are actively seeking willing volunteers to take part in any of the organised runs taking place across the South West this year. It’s a well known fact that many of our native species are fast disappearing such as the popular hedgehog and even the sparrow! With over 4,000 injured and orphaned animals expected to come into the centre

this year to be treated, they need you to put on your trainers and run/walk for wildlife- your countryside needs you!

Bath Half marathon 11th March www.bathhalf. co.uk Bristol 10k 20th May www.runbristol.com Bristol Half marathon TBC www.runbristol.com Brean 14 28th October www.secretworld.org Don’ forget you can help Secret World by attending any of the open weekends listed belowdates for your diary you don’t want to miss!

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Badger Bonanza 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th April Wildlife Babies 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th June Tortoises & Hedgehogs 28th & 29th July Natures Hunters 25th, 26th & 27th August Don’t forget to visit the website where you can find out all about the latest casualties and how you can help Secret World to help wildlife. www. secretworld.org 17

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Burnham Community Centre The Friends of the Community Centre on Berrow Road are continuing with their fund-raising events and would like to thank all those who have supported them in 2011. There will be coffee mornings with raffle and various stalls as usual on the first Saturday of every month, from 10 – 12noon.

A Pleasant Sunday Afternoon in the Community Centre on 5th February at 2pm with Mark Reynolds and Jane Campion Reynolds presenting some Gentle Comedy, compèred by Joe Tohill.

There will be another Pleasant Sunday Afternoon in the Centre on 4th March when Nadija Corcos and Celine Pottts from Goya return by popular demand.

Tickets £4, inc. refreshments, from the Community Centre or ring 783995.

2012 Programme Head Coach Vinny Duddy would like to invite you down to the Avenue Tennis Club or to visit the Club's website to see all the events, social and sporting, that the club are running throughout the year - he said "New members are always welcome and, being the largest club in the county with over 300 members, of differing abilities, we have lots to offer everyone from beginners through to county players.

Friday nights is family night where members and non members are encouraged to come down to either the adult coaching or club doubles match play. Junior members enjoy free organised fun tennis sessions for up to school year 3 from 6:30pm till 7:30pm, school year 4 and upwards from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. School year 7+

members have organised match-play from 8:00pm. If you want any details about membership or other coaching courses which run throughout the week then please contact Head Coach, Vinny Duddy on 01278 782758.

Detailed below are some of the Saturday Evening Social events, organised by the tennis club, for your diaries: 17th March - Paddies Night 12th May - Italian Night 8th Sept - Club B-B-Q 20th Oct - Captains night 2nd Dec - Xmas Family Lunch The Tennis Club will be running a Junior Tennis Camp from Mon 13th till 17th Feb from 9:00 till 4:00 pm daily; for details contact Vinny at the club or download an application form from the website - www.avenuetennis.com

Burnham on Sea Cricket Club Lots happening this year within the club. Firstly we have a new web site up and running www.

Burnhamonseacc.com. The site has all the club's news and history and up and coming events.

Also contact details for new players. This year we are running an U15's and U11's Junior side, training will be Tuesday and Fridays. For more details please contact myself or go on to the web site.

Indoor nets are starting in March. We are still looking for anyone interested in umpiring and a second eleven team scorer. It will give you a great afternoon out and a chance to socialize in the club house afterwards.

Pauline West - Club Secretary for more information Email Paulinewest2008@hotmail.co.uk

Burnham Wine Circle The Wine Circle meet every second Tuesday at 7.30 at the Community Centre, Berrow Road and anyone is welcome to join us. We have a speaker every month and a home made wine competition which is not compulsory, plus outings etc. On Friday 10th February we are having a wine and cheese night with music.

Tickets cost £6.50pp from 783652 or 785249 we would be very pleased to see you there.

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Falconry is the subject of our next meeting on Tuesday 28th February when Tony Buller will enlighten us about these beautiful birds and we get to see one close up.

We were pleased to see so many members join us for another year last month and look forward to an interesting programme for the year ahead.

Our meetings are on 4th Tuesday of the month, 2 p.m. at the Community Centre. Non members are welcome (£2.50 incl. refreshments).

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Poetry Competition Somerset Skills & Learning have got a poetry challenge for all Somerset residents to get their teeth into. In their new brochure, they are running a poetry competition. Everybody over the age of 18 is invited to submit a poem (250 word or less) about what they like most about Somerset. Your poem could be about Somerset’s rich history, personalities, countryside, towns or coastline, the choice is yours.

“We have done competitions for artists and photographers in previous editions of the brochure, so now it is the turn of the wordsmiths”, Marketing Manager Ade Bowen told us. “We want people to create beautiful and inspirational pictures using words.”

The top five entries will get their poem illustrated and turned into a postcard, plus

the overall winner will receive a £50 learning voucher to redeem against any of the range courses available through Somerset Skills & Learning. For further details, look at the online competitions page www.learnsomerset.co.uk, or pick up a copy of the new brochure from any of their centres and Somerset libraries.

To find out more, brochures have been distributed through schools, libraries and the Somerset Skills & Learning centres. Alternatively, you can visit the website www.learnsomerset. co.uk/publications or call 0845 688 0488.

Make your New Years Resolution happen with the help of a course from Somerset Skills & Learning, and put pen to paper for the poetry competition. It would be great to have a winner from one of our readers!

Preparation advice for Jubilee Street Parties Larger events that are open to anyone to Do you intend or wish to celebrate the Diamond attend or are publicised in local newspapers Jubilee in June with a Street Party? Will you or similar may require a licence. To gain early need any form of permission or licence from advice and to ensure your event goes to plan Sedgemoor District Council? you should complete and return the form Sedgemoor District Council wants to ensure street parties organised for the Diamond Jubilee provided to Sedgemoor District Council. We will then get back to you to advise what permissions, are enjoyed by as many people as possible if any, your event requires. and are not cancelled at the last minute due to If it is your intention to provide a pay bar or a failure to ensure all permissions are in place.

The number one tip for holding a party is to plan entertainment at the event then a Temporary Event Notice will be required (link to TENs on early, think about what you want to achieve website). For the sale of goods (including food), and get in touch with your council at least eight then Temporary Street Trading Consent will be weeks in advance. required.

Think about what you want to achieve and Not all events will require a Road Closure. If get in touch with Sedgemoor District Council your road is a cul-de-sac or spur road that does at least eight weeks before the event. If your not service another road, or is not part of the event requires a Road Closure that is the main thoroughfare of a Town or Village, then it is minimum time for consultation with the relevant unlikely to need a Road Closure Notice, however, authorities. This means that these will need to you should check with Sedgemoor District be applied for by the beginning of April at the Council to be sure. For road closure information latest. contact louise.potter@sedgemoor.gov.uk Organising small, private street parties is very For licensing information contact simple and generally does not include activities environmental.services@sedgemoor.gov.uk or that need a licence, such as the sale of alcohol the licensing unit at 01278 435398. or food (see below). Generally, the party should Further advice can be obtained at www. be: communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/ • For residents/neighbours only streetpartyguide • Not publicised • Self-organised by the residents/neighbours.

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Reel Issues The next Burnham on Sea Baptist Church Reel Issues evening will be on Monday 6th February at 7pm. It will be held at the the Ritz Cinema and will be a showing of In Time (2011) 12 starring Justin Timberlake with an optional discussion afterwards

Set in an alternative world in which time really IS money: Justin Timberlake is bequeathed a century of time and decides to use it to ‘bring down the system’ embarking on a Bonnie and Clyde-style crime spree and giving every minute to the poor.

Burnham Farmers Market Friday February 24th!

Just a reminder that the town’s popular monthly farmers market takes place on the last Friday of the month from 9am-1pm in the High Street –just look out for the stripy canopies!

Organised by Somerset Farmers markets Burnham is one of a network of 10 venues around the area and brings the best of local produce directly to the customer and an opportunity to meet with the producers.

Farms from the surrounding locality include Moorland Beef from Axbridge who bring their grass fed Aberdeen Angus, Ellises farm who produce free range rare breed pork plus a tasty range of home cured salami’s and chorizo!

Ham Street Farm are very well established on the market with free range eggs and quiches made from their own Tamworth Pork and Eggs near Glastonbury.

A new addition to the market last year was Holly of Beechcroft farm near Wellington who produces a wide range of free range poultry and is also busy developing her own range of Chicken pies & pasties to complement the fresh meat- perfect for day trippers or office staff as an alternative to sandwiches!

We also have cheeses, bread, preserves, game, eggs, local fudge, baked goods and organic vegetables in season and usually one or two interesting guests.

The market also is developing a community role providing local groups or charities with a free stall (one per market) to promote their activities. We have welcomed the staff of a local building society as they have raised money for ‘Mencap’ their chosen charity, the local neighbourhood watch scheme and community policeman!

At Christmas we enjoyed being entertained by the youngsters of the ‘Dreamscheme’ project whose delightful carol singing raised them £80 towards activities to benefit local children and young people.

If you would like any more information contact www. somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk Or phone 01373 814646

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Adults £5, Under 15’s and concessions £4 Reel Issues is promoted by the local churches in Burnham and Highbridge. For further details contact Rev Steve Ayers on 01278 794057 or email: pastor.burnham@talktalk.net

Holistic Weekend at Mooseheart Exciting news that Burnhamon-Sea Moose International lodge 123 takes over the Holistic weekend at Mooseheart in June of this year.

Following on from the success of last year’s Holistic weekend at Mooseheart in Winscombe, the committee are preparing to hold a similar event again this year on Saturday 2 June and Sunday 3 June.

Virtually all the exhibitor space has been booked, and all they need for another successful event is Aas many visitors as possible on that weekend.

The beneficiaries this year are the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, and Moose International charities. The main difference being that the Burnham-on-Sea lodge has taken over complete responsibility for the event Co-organiser Rita Harris says; “We use Mooseheart because the grounds are so peaceful and tranquil, and for this reason named the event ‘Tranquil Moments’.

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Contact Ruth or Lilly 07531340881 Home Dog boarding

Cosy Home to Home Dog Boarding 01278786836 www.atirakin.co.uk

Interior Design

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.

OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY 10AM TO 5PM CLOSED SUNDAY 7 Victoria Street, Burnham-On-Sea, TA8 1AL

FITTED KITCHEN, BATHROOM & BEDROOM FURNITURE Also fitted home office furniture FREE DESIGN AND QUOTATION SERVICE AVAILABLE

TEL: 01278 238 959

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LocaL Business a – Z

LocaL Business a – Z

muSic tuition

paintErS & DEcoratorS contD

Violin/Viola/Piano/ RecoRdeR lessons?

1st session free!!

07971979045

clairegoldieviolin@gmail.com nEwSagEntS

NEWSAGENTS

RectoRy StoReS

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

Newspaper deliveries 7 days £1.30 Per Week

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

01278 784330

ovEn clEaning

EASY OVEN CLEAN Professional Professional oven cleaning service for homes and businesses mob: 07870 931051 tel: 01278 785492 email: 1martp@googlemail.com paintErS & DEcoratorS

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

07913 007121 or 01278 786312

npcox@btinternet.com plaStErEring & artEXing

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 plumbErS

E.A.Smith

PLUmBiNG & hEAtiNG

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

propErty maintEnancE

Decorating • carpentry HanDyman service

01278 787242 07971082292

for all your household needs

No job too small

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Painting & Decorating Kitchen Fitting tiling of Walls & Floors Garage Doors Fitted & repaired uPVc cladding & Glazing

TEL: 01278 784365 • MOB: 07802 696652

07824 818863 ethan.29390@yahoo.co.uk

Internal and external.

Free estimates.

Phoenix

locks fixed, fencing, decking & sheds

17 Barton Road, Burnham-On-Sea

For a FREE estimate Call FJ Hales on:

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

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tElEviSion aErialS

ProPerty Maintenance

FREE ESTIMATES • COMPETITIVE RATES ALL AREAS COVERED

01278 787913

Delux total painting & decorating.

propErty maintEnancE contD

call Justin on:

your ProPerty My Priority

rEmovalS

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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

tiling SpEcialiStS

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

P. Deakin

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

Handy Andy Van Man For all your small & medium size moves.

We provide a totally unrushed service.

Great rates just call: 07886 201038 andy66g@aol.com

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

When replying to an advert, say you found it in LocalReach

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

www.see-viewcleaningservices.co.uk

email : info@see-viewcleaningservices.co.uk

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Our Biggest Ever

Sale

AT LEAST

20% OFF

EVERYTHING

INTEREST FREE CREDIT ALSO AVAILABLE

90cm Mattress

Silentnight Classics Collection From only

HALF PRICE £199

Bedframes

From:

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Lift & Rise Recliners Bedsides From:

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From:

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ALL REMNANTS

EXTRA 50 % OFF

FAMILY RUN IN BURNHAM FOR OVER 30 YEARS

20 Victoria Street Burnham-on-Sea 01278 789716 www.scottsfurnishings.com

OPEN UNTIL 8PM EVERY THURSDAY

HURRY… SALE ENDS SOON