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Issue 11

Burnham, Highbridge

July 2012

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I hope that you all enjoyed the Jubilee Celebrations as much as my family and I did. It has been a long time that I have felt such pride as I did whilst walking with the Dreamscheme at the Youth Parade.

The volume of people that turned out to partake in the parade or to support was wonderful and the air of community spirit over the entire bank holiday was to be applauded. The feedback I have received is that is was a weekend to be remembered. But lets not stop now the Jubilee is over.

There are events planned throughout the summer, some of which are looking for support from volunteers in particular the Apex Play Day on the 1st August – more details within this months publication. Concerts are scheduled with the Burnham and Highbridge Band and various summer fetes organised. Such hard work goes into the organising of these events, so lets support our local community. I often feel that other towns offer more than what you have at home – but sometimes its just we don’t always see what is on our own doorstep. Enjoy the activities planned and the Summer! I look forward to hearing from you Jacqui Strong, LocalReach Community Editor for Burnham & Highbridge - jacqui@localreach.co.uk The deadline for the August issue is 13th July!

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Editorial Jacqui Strong jacqui@localreach.co.uk Advertising sales@localreach.co.uk 01278 238000 Design Kristine Hatch khatch2@mac.com Leaflet Distribution sales@localreach.co.uk 01278 238000 Disclaimer.

Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this magazine, we make no guarantee that the content will always be current, accurate or complete. We do not approve any of the services or products provided by advertisers in this magazine.

Anyone using the products, services or advice from advertisers will need to carry out normal checks to make sure businesses are trustworthy and reliable. LocalReach Ltd 2012

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Marketing opportunity for young people Somerset Rural Youth Project is now recruiting young people onto its newly formed youth marketing team.

The charity, based in Edington, is offering young people aged between 16 and 18 the chance to get practical marketing experience from professionals and input their

ideas into marketing schemes that the charity is undertaking.

For information on joining the group, call James Brookes on 07974575603, or email on jamesbrookes@sryp.org.uk.

You can find out more about the charity and the various schemes it runs by visiting the website on www.sryp.org.uk.

Burnham and Highbridge Band The next concert by the Burnham and Highbridge Band will be held in the Princess Hall on Sunday 29th July at 7.45pm.

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 third 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 Pawlett Flower Show, on the Community field on the A38, on the afternoon of Saturday 21st July.

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Rotary Bookshop Burnham book-lovers and holidaymakers will once again be able to enjoy a feast of reading now the Rotary Bookshop is open in the former Threshers’ wine shop in College Street.

The premises hosted the most successful Rotary Charity Bookshop ever from July 2010 till June 2011 when the possibility of a new commercial lease caused it to close. The owners and letting agents, Abbott & Frost, have agreed that as no new tenant has yet appeared, the Rotary Club may use the shop again to raise funds for local charities and good causes.

The Club is grateful to Threshers and to Abbott & Frost for their co-operation in allowing the Club to use the empty shop once again. Donations of good, clean books for re-sale will be welcomed and can be brought to the shop when open, which is planned to be from 10 a.m till 4 p.m. daily except Sundays from Tuesday 5th June.

St.Peter and All Hallows Church Summer Fete The Churches Summer Fete is on Saturday 7th July on the Church Lawn, Church Road, West Huntspill from 11am to 3pm.

During the day there will be a plant stall, craft stall, BBQ, raffle, tombola, bric-a-brac, gifts, toys, kids games, cakes, tea & coffee and book stall. There will also be a country dancing display at 2.00pm.

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This years Play Day will take place on Wednesday 1st August at Apex Park, Highbridge between 10am and 3pm. Hopefully we will be able to attract the crowds as we did last year and continue with our success.

We are currently looking for volunteers to assist during the day, helping with setting up and other roles throughout the day. If you are able to assist please contact Rosie Pike 07867967087 or email rosiepike47@gmail.com

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Diamond Jubilee Dreamscheme Wall

To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a Rotary/Dreamscheme Wall has been constructed and was formally unveiled in Apex Park at 9.45 a.m. on Saturday 2nd June.

The Rotary Club of Burnhamon-Sea has undertaken the design and construction of this unique “S” shaped commemorative Wall. The Wall is also in recognition of the work that the young people of Burnham Dreamscheme carry out in the town in aid of the community.

First and Second Year apprentices from Bridgwater College have undertaken the building of the Wall as part of

their construction training, and the young men worked through fair and foul weather to complete their task on time, and to a very high standard of workmanship!

During April, about thirty young people involved in the Burnham Dreamscheme made and handpainted Ninety Six ceramic tiles bearing their interpretations of the ‘Queen’s Crown’, which have been inserted into both faces of the Wall.

As the Wall is to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee, a commemorative plaque is built into the brick face on each elevation. There are two more Plaques, one highlighting the Rotary Club, The Dreamscheme and the Bridgwater College. The other identifying the Sponsoring

Suppliers who so generously gave cash and materials without which the project may never had commenced. Thank you!

A seat will be provided on each side to enable visitors to Apex Park to rest and admire the views, and the Rotary Club are awaiting the materials delivery to manufacture the Seats.

As the planning of the project proceeded, the Club sought received very kind offers of assistance and sponsorship from local businesses.

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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.

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Help the person sit down in a comfortable position, but not lying down – usually sitting

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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.

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People generally value their computer based on what they paid for it, but often the main valuable item is actually the data. For example, this could be digital photos, music, documents, e-mails or address book. Until these are lost, people often do not realise the value of what is stored on a computer.

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Burnham Camera Club Meet 7-9pm every Tuesday Evening , at The Bay Centre, Cassis Close. We have monthly competitions, guest speaker, tutorials, photo shoots and Annual Exhibitions. Contact Sharon Stevens - Chairman - 07792913057 and view our work at www.flickr.com/ groups/boscc

Summer Open Meeting Burnham Area Evening Flower Club will be holding a Summer Open Meeting on 16 July at King Alfred's School, Highbridge starting at 7.30pm.

Pamela Lewis will be coming along with her designs. Tickets £10 at the door. Various stalls and tea/coffee. Visitors welcome. www.baefa.org.uk

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The Burnham Bowling Club is open for the season and in full swing.

At the time of writing, the weather has finally returned to that experienced in March: let's hope it continues. 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 fulfill your needs, and more. Free coaching is available during the early season without the need to become a member first.

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Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group The next meeting of 'The Friends' Group will be held at the Park Office on Wednesday 18th July at 3 p.m. Anyone who would like to share their concerns/ ideas about the Park is most welcome to attend. July 21st - 29th is Love Parks Week and we hope to arrange some family games to be played on the Jubilee Family Field during that week.

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Highbridge Festival Flower Festival at Edithmead Church We hold our Flower Festival each year in July. This year it will be on 14 of the Arts The committee will be holding the AGM for the Festival on Wednesday, 4 July at Highbridge Community Hall 7.30pm. We welcome anyone who is interested. The Festival committee are always looking for volunteers to help or support us.

Highbridge Residents Association Hope Bapist Church the first Thursday of the month. We have the community computers to check out homefinder, benefits for free. We can thelp with issues re housing, antisocial behaviour etc. We also have advocates to help with form filling, phone calls, advice seeking etc. Pop along and say hello.

and 15 July. The Church will open to visitors from 11.00am until 4.30pm both days.

We have a Jubilee and Olympic theme this year. There will be tea, coffee and lots of delicious cakes to choose from. We usually have a tea party in the church garden. We shall be hoping for lovely sunny days and lots of visitors. On Sunday evening we shall hold a Song of Praise service at 7.00pm. Everyone is very welcome to come along.

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Friends of Marine Cove During Love Parks Week the Friends of Marine Cove are looking to encourage people to visit Marine Cove and enjoy the tranquil setting.

On Sunday 22nd July community gardener Jacqui Strong and Volunteers with the Friends of Marine Cove will be in the garden to answer questions and talk about the restoration of the garden. There will be some traditional style games for children to play. The Friends are looking to create a memories book and would like to encourage anyone with a memory or photos of Marine Cove they would like to share to bring them along on the 22nd July. More information will be publicised in the notice board at Marine Cove, on the SDC website and through the local media The Marine Cove Craft Fete has been arranged for Saturday 11th August 2012 between 11am and 3pm. If you are interested in booking a space for £5 or for more information contact Jacqueline.strong@ sedgemoor.gov.uk

Burnham History Walks Dates have been set for the new Towns History Walk being lead by Bob Thomas historian and local author.

The walks will take place on the last Thursday in the month 26th July, 30th August and 27th September and start and finish at Marine Cove at 11am. There is a charge of £2.50 for a guided walk lasting approximately 1 ½ hours. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Burnham Information Centre.

For more information see the notice board at Marine Cove or visit www.marinecove.org.uk the proceeds of the walk will go towards the continuing events programme at Marine Cove being organised by the Friends of Marine Cove.

National Play Day Wednesday 1st August is National Play Day when children all over the country are encouraged to get outside to play.

This National event has been held on the first Wednesday in August for many years and for the last three years an event has been held in Apex Park. So far we have been lucky with the weather and the numbers attending has increased each year. Last year over 3,000 children attended the event. There is no entry fee but children need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. The event runs from 10 a.m until 3 p.m.

Coach Trips for Local People Take the opportunity to have a trip away with other like minded people.

Two coach trips have been organised the first one is to Sidmouth on the 10th August for the folk festival approx £10.00pp. The second is to the Forces Arboritum in Staffordshire - two nights on the 21st and 22nd of September, staying in Lichfield on Friday for approximately £85 pp. This is non-profit making so the more that go the cheaper it is. For more information contact Rosaleen on peskalot1@aol.com 18

North Sedgemoor Children’s Centre Cluster Our Family support team offer a varied weekly programme of sessions across the North Sedgemoor cluster offering activities for parents/carers and children from birth - 5years and up to 7 years in the holidays.

These activities are FREE. Our Summer Sessions begin in the week commencing 23rd July with Olympic Themed Summer Fun Days, Stay and Plays, Fun Days and we will be at Play Day Apex Park on 1st August.

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 www.thevalleychildrenscentre. org.uk Octopus Children’s Centre, Winchester Road, Burnham on Sea www.octopuschildrenscentre. org.uk Highbridge Children’s Centre, 7 Coronation Road, Highbridge www.highbridgechildrenscentre. org.uk.

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Civil Service Retirement Fellowsip – Burnham Highbridge Group A Picnic with Coffee, Croquet and Clock Golf will be held at Apex Park on Tuesday 24th July from 10.30 a.m. All members and friends will be most welcome.

Please note that there will not be a meeting during August.

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Highbridge & Burnham Artists The Burnham Jubilee Committee asked Burnham Sailing club if they could arrange for a mural to be painted on the last panel of the club’s wall.

Cora Stock from HaBA was asked to do the design and various HaBA & Sailing Club members spent an enjoyable 10 days painting colourful images of boats, with an underwater landscape of the strange sea creatures of the deep with the Queen’s jubilee Logo. Those taking part were Sue Hammond-Lovatt, Lesley Filce, Coleen Blake,

Dorothy Kelly, Jenny & Steve Fraser, Dee & Mark Cornish and Cora Stock. Have a look at the series of colourful murals on the Sailing Club walls down the end of the South Esplanade, also on www. burnham-on-sea.com The next HaBA Art Festival ”Denizens of the Deep” will be held on Saturday 14th July in Apex Park from 10.30 am – 4.30 pm. This will include a sculpture trail and opportunities to make art & music, http://habartists.wordpress.com/jubilee-mural/

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Youth charity benefits from cash boost A Somerset youth charity has received a £16,000 windfall to help young people back into work.

The money was donated to Somerset Rural Youth Project by the Somerset Council for Christian Care, a charity that has now stopped operating.

It will be used to help young people across the county gain access to employment and learning.

Jeremy Orchard, representing the Somerset Council for Christian Care, said: “We researched many local charities and found that SRYP had very similar objectives and carried out similar projects as our own charity had. Having met with members of SRYP we, as trustees, felt that it was most

appropriate to transfer our funds to this very successful operation.”

The money will be specifically used to support Somerset Rural Youth Project’s Rural Employment and Learning team.

Youth unemployment is currently nationally high and Somerset reflects this. The REAL team offers targeted and individual support to young people, boosts self confidence, self esteem and provides practical help with CV building, completing job applications and interview skills. The REAL team also runs an NOCN Employability skills accreditation course. One youngster who completed this learning recently said: ‘Coming to the course has really built up my confidence; I have had a really good time with everyone here.

Meeting others in exactly the

same circumstances as me has boosted my confidence too – I used to be quite shy and found it difficult to talk to employers and any one in authority. I always felt foolish!! I don’t anymore – I have learnt ways around my shyness and am quite confident to get on and do things for myself. My interview technique has improved a lot and I have learnt to have more confidence and not worry so much. I would recommend this course to any young people out there that are struggling like I was to begin with.’”

If you would like to get in touch with Somerset Rural Youth Project’s REAL project, contact the charity on 01278 722100, email Julie Rickwood on julierickwood@ sryp.org.uk or visit the website on www.sryp.org.uk.

Open Day The Avenue Tennis Club would like to invite you to their Open Day on Sunday 8th July from 11:00 till later. All are welcome to attend with FREE coaching for all ages and standards throughout the day.

The Wimbledon Men’s Final will be shown on the clubs large screen. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day with Strawberries and Cream and Pimms in true Wimbledon style!

The club will be holding a Tennis Holiday Club during the Summer School holidays on the following weeks 23rd to 27th July, 30th July to 3rd Aug, 6th to 10th Aug and 28th to 31st Aug. Places can be booked for any of the weeks or for a number of days during the holiday.

The club’s Adult and Junior Open Tournaments will be held from 15th to 18th Aug and 20th to 26th Aug respectively. All are welcome to attend and watch some great tennis for free. The bar and food is generally available throughout this period.

For more information or to book ny of the events pleae contact the office or see the website for details – www.avenuetennis.com.

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Early Bird Discount for Education Somerset Skills & Learning release their new brochure on 18th June, and from this date you can sign up to the exciting new courses starting in September.

Somerset Skills & Learning provide a wide range of leisure and qualification adult education courses in and around Burnham and in 16 other venues across Somerset, which means you will have something happening near you. From learning to draw to learning a new language, there really is something for everyone. You can keep fit with exercise classes such as Pilates, Tai Chi or the new kettlebell exercise classes. You can learn how to look after your garden with a Royal Horticulture Society gardening course and you can gain a vocational qualification in Social Care, computing, psychology, teaching assistant and more! There are even free courses to hep you improve your English, maths and computer skills.

The brochure also has information on all the apprenticeships and vocational courses available, plus features, competitions and poetry competition winners. You could win free days out to Animal Farm in Brean or Hestercombe House near Taunton, or get your hands on a Kindle Touch ebook.

If that was not good enough, if you enrol between the 18th June and the 31st July, there is a recession friendly 10% off all courses. This makes most courses cheaper than they were this year! So, make sure you get hold of your copy and take advantage of the Early Bird Discount.

A copy is available to view or download from the website www.learnsomerset. co.uk. Alternatively you could text the word ‘brochure’, plus your name, address and post code to 07781 482858 for one to be delivered, or pick on up from Burnham Library or the Somerset Skills and Learning Centre next to the Library..

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New woodland trail and Jubilee flower bed at Apex Park A new woodland trail has been formed at Apex Park at Highbridge, created by working with Elmwood School, Futures for Somerset and Sedgemoor District Council. The trail was created during the week of 21st May 25th May, Sedgemoor's Clean Surroundings Team excavated a depth with a mini digger and provided the tools, bark mulch as well as the woodchip timber edging for the students to construct a trail. Approximately half of the pathway has been created and it is hoped that this project will be phased and

continued in the future with options of planting, creating a sensory garden, installing picnic benches and designing signage as well as an information board at a later date.

Martin Waters from Elmwood School said: We had an excellent week and the weather was a huge bonus. All the students have been amazing. They have worked hard, worked together, co-operated and generally excelled themselves.

SDC have been very helpful and accommodating and deserve praise....thank you for the

opportunity, it has been a really positive one.

The project has created skills such as team work across peer groups, increased communication skills, created friendships, supported outdoor learning and increased environmental awareness. It is thanks to the enthusiasm of the teaching staff, parks and open spaces district council officers, Sedgemoor's Clean Surroundings Team and the students that has enabled this exciting project to happen.

The Huntspill Garden Clubs main event The Summer flower and craft show is taking place on Saturday 4th August, most classes are open, schedules available from local shops and pubs. For more information contact Kay on 01278 789678. For a schedule by post, please send SAE A5 size to: Secretary E.H Flower Show; Mrs K.Bennett, Southview, Catherine Street, East Huntspill, TA9 3PX, Somerset.

Annual Art Exhibition The Huntspill Art Group are also preparing for their annual exhibition on Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July in the Methodist Church, West Huntspill. 10am to 8pm Friday and Saturday, 10am to 5pm and 2pm to 4pm Sunday. Entry is free. Refreshments will be provided. For more details email : kay.bennett5@btinternet.com or phone Kay 01278 789678.

Plant Heritage Somerset A specialist Summer Plant Sale will take place in the new venue at Copse Hall, Brent Knoll on Saturday 14th July between 1030am and 4pm. Turn left off the A38 towards Brent Knoll and follow signs through the village. Specialist Nurseries, member’s plants and refreshments will be available during the day. Entry will be £2.00 and £1.00 to members. Will include an interesting new layout of National Garden Schemes Garden.

Mudlarks Community Choir Concert

The Dreamscheme have been busy fund raising over the half term and enjoyed taking part in the Jubilee Youth Parade.

The summer programme is being organised with plenty of community based projects and activities organised for the young members. With some of our young people moving on to other groups we are keen to encourage new members to join.

If you are interested in joining Burnham Dreamscheme and are aged between 8 and 14 years of age contact John Alexander for more information on 07961049868.

We are also keen to hear from volunteers who would be prepared to give some of their time on the community tasks – be it 1 hour or 101 hours, it all counts.

The Mudlarks Community Choir are pleased to invite you to join them for their End of Term Concert on Monday July 16th from 7 -9pm. Venue Our Lady's Catholic Church, Highbridge Rd . Big car park. Tickets £5 to include refreshments, from Peter Olsen 783176 or at the door.

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July Work IN THE GARDEN …

Flowers/Shrubs.

To get the best from flowers you will need to feed them and, as soon as any flower heads start to die, remove them to help keep new flower heads coming.

If you are growing sweet pea plants you will need to cut the flowers regularly to prevent seed pods forming unless, of course, you want some seeds for next year.

Do not forget your roses, feed them with liquid manure diluted to a pale straw colour, it will help you get a second crop of flowers.

The Shrubbery.

Now is the time to clear up this part of the garden.

Prune back shrubs that have flowered, except those varieties which flower on stems growing from the tips of old shoots. Clean the soil by hoeing and forking the ground around them.

Keep all climbers trained to their supports.

Fruit Strawberries need constant attention, cut away any runners that you do not want and keep the beds clean.

Gooseberries and red currants may need to have some young shoots thinned out.

Vegetables.

Now is the time to plant winter

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greens, brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale and sprouting broccoli.

Liquid manure will help to build up strong crowns of rhubarb.

Leeks can also be planted this month, make holes about 9" deep and drop in a seedling and water with a weak feed of liquid manure and sulphate of ammonia.

There is still time to sow carrots seeds.

Water runner beans if the weather is dry.

Side shoots of tomatoes must be pinched out.

Hoe constantly between all growing crops to conserve moisture.

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Somerset Wildlife Trust The Somerset Wildlife Trust is extremely grateful for the support that was given towards the Plant Sale and Open Garden held at Rookery House, the Causeway, on June 9th, a date that had to be rescheduled from May when the car park field literally was under water..

The magnificent and record sum of over £2100 was raised and all will be used in Somerset “Protecting Wildlife for the Future” - the logo line of the Trust. Thanks go to everyone who was able to help either by providing plants, cakes and raffle prizes and by assisting in the organisation for the event and on the day, and by coming to buy. Over 150 people attended and enjoyed the garden and refreshments in, on the day itself, good weather. Thanks also to Gill Isgar and Mark & Ricky Popham for the use of the field as the car park - this of course is absolutely essential for this event at this location.

The day was enhanced by Dot Reaney bringing her Olympic Torch for everyone present to admire and marvel over, and enjoy listening to her experience in running the torch relay through Washford.

This was tabled as the major fund-raising event for the Mendip Hills Area Group of the Somerset Wildlife Trust and this event has achieved that goal.

Family History Society The next meeting of the local group will be on Thursday 5 July. The subject of our speaker will be "The life and family of Beatrix Walcot 1575 - 1658" 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 5 July will be held at the Baptist Church in Highbridge. For further information please contact Christopher Deane - 782160

Huntspill & District CC Youth Cricket Every Thursday from 12th April 6pm until 7pm for boys and girls aged 5 – 11years. The group meet at the Memorial Grounds, New Road, West Huntspill. The training is Free! With a membership cost of £15.

All coaching is lead by an ECB club coach qualified coach and supported by a team of level 1 & 2 ECB qualified coaches who are all CRB certificated. Contact Head Coach Matt Counsell on 0777 253 8068 or John Davey on 01278 785324 for more information www.huntspill-play-cricket.com

BOSH Youth Theatre is an exciting new drama group run by the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre.

Throughout the year youth theatre members can take part in a main production, the Arts Award, a showcase and lots of fun and educational workshops.

BOSH Youth Theatre is about enjoying drama, building confidence and improving communication skills. All of this is achieved thanks to an experienced and highly trained team who are passionate about drama and young people. Enrolment and expressions of interest are being sought now with the first year of the course due to begin in October. A launch day is being held on Tuesday 14th August, 1-4pm, which is open to anyone interested.

There will be a variety of workshops for young people to try out and information about when and how the Youth Theatre will be running.

For more information call 01278 793099 or email youth@theprincesstheatre. co.uk.

Coffee Morning The Community Centre in Burnham on Sea will be holding their monthly Coffee Morning on Saturday 7th July at 10am.

Come along and have a lovely cup of Tea or Coffee and a nice piece of cake and browse through the bargains waiting to be discovered. Our speciality this month will be the Jewellery Table.

Everyone welcome.

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The Pantomime society The Pantomime society has reason to be very proud of it's younger Members for gaining " STAR'S of THE FUTURE "Awards , That is an award for the under 16yrs of age at the time of the Pantomime Sleeping Beauty, at the recent Cinderella competition in Yeovil ,Well done all of you Gabrielle, .Emma, Callum, Joe,Katie.

Georgia, Zoe.Mollie. Rachel. Lorna and of course our MD Derek Jones for his Individual musician (Keyboard Player ) of the year award. Also Emma Nicholson, Princess Rose and Emma Twigg Muddles for receiving nominations, I am green with envy, Ha Ha HAAAAAAAAA! ( well i was but it has washed off now.) the junior chorus, and everyone else were also stars in our eyes. Our President Mr Derick Cooper will present them

with their certificates at the meeting of 6Th July at 8pm. The community Centre.

The date for auditions for Jack and the beanstalk will be Sunday 15th of July 2pm5.30pm and Mon 16Th July 6pm-9.30pm if you are unable to make either of these please contact Lorna Blair, Director to arrange another time.

I would like to extend the societies condolences to our long term member's loved ones and family of Lorriane Dibble who so tragically passed away recently. She will be greatly missed by us all.

The Safari supper will be in august ring Barbara Neill for more info.

The Fritzlar Twinning The Fritzlar Twinning Association will be welcoming 29 Fritzlar friends to Burnham& Highbridge from 30th June – 4th July there is a programme of visits and entertainment paid for entirely by our own fundraising efforts and hosted in local families and B&Bs. Look out for the Fritzlar flag flying at the Water Feature at the top of the High Street.

The next meeting will be on Wednesday 18th July – this is our monthly meeting and will take place in Highbridge Community Hall (Room 3) while our usual venue, St John’s Church Hall, is being repaired. For more information please contact the Treasurer (782902) or Secretary (786789)

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Tel: 01278 780966 Mob: 07710 692277 Farm Shops

Westcroft Farm Shop Free range eggs • Fresh Fruit & Veg Compost & shrubs Westcroft Farm shop, red road, berrow

Fencing

01278 782687

Tom Coleman

Fencing ServiceS

All types of domestic fencing Supply & erect • erect only Free eStimAteS

01278 663379 07773823041

Tom Coleman

Fencing ServiceS

new phone number

office: 01278 663379 Mobile: 07773823041 28

Here to help, 24 hours a day

telephone: 01278 794 304

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

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.

Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01278 238000.

Local Business A – Z Garden Services Contd

Green BouGhs LandscapinG & Tree surGery 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 ncH Arb qualified. Fully insured.

Established for 10 years

Keith’s AGarden Services cut above the rest

Launderette

BAYWASH LAUNDERETTE DUVETS WASHED & DRIED

01278 765820

07887 835386

Hat Hire

Hats Are Truly Scrumptious www.hatsaretrulyscrumptious.vpweb.co.uk

Ladies Hat Hire For all those special occasions

Contact Ruth or Lilly 07531340881 Home Dog boarding

Interior Design 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

Or

Any size

07710 695490 to arrange.

£12.00 or £20.00 for two!

Collection & Delivery Included

Music Lessons

Music classes for 0-5 years

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

Call 01278 684074

Tues & Wed mornings at the Tennis Club, The Grove

For more details or a free session call Sarah on: 07977591847

Newsagents

NEWSAGENTS

RectoRy StoReS

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

Newspaper deliveries 7 days £1.50 Per Week

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

01278 784330

Painters & decorators

Delux total painting & decorating.

Internal and external.

Free estimates.

01278 787242 07971082292 When replying to an advert, say you found it in LocalReach

Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01278 238000.

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Local Business A – Z Plumbers

Painters & decorators contd

LICKAPAINT

Interior & Exterior Work Carried out

PLUmBiNG & hEAtiNG

Painter & Decorator

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

07723 047117 01278 765931

07824 818863 ethan.29390@yahoo.co.uk

Free Estimates – Competitive Rates

Contact Chris Davis

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

01278 256843

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

your ProPerty My Priority Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01278 238000.

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

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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

www.see-viewcleaningservices.co.uk

email : info@see-viewcleaningservices.co.uk

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

Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01278 238000.

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