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With the summer drifting away – I hope that autumn brings some welcome sunshine before winter sets in! Despite the weather the local community has succeeded in putting on a good show – whether at the picnic in the park, the pirate fun day or hospital fete, all events went ahead regardless of the weather forecast.

September does not look to slow down either with the Burnham Folk Fest at the start of the month, art and craft exhibitions and displays and events to raise money for McMillan Cancer Support - it never stops.

Tickets are available for sale for the BOSH performance of Pinafore Pirates at the Princess Theatre via the box office – be sure to support this new youth group in the town. It also promises to be a good show, if interested in being involved in the youth theatre contact the Princess Theatre.

I personally have had a “Staycation” this summer – but have made an effort to take my children to all the local activities taking place, and we have never had such a hectic school holiday. Enjoy Septembers edition and do keep sending in your editorial by email.

LocalReach Community Editor for Burnham & Highbridge - jacqui@localreach.co.uk

The deadline for the October issue is 14th September!

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Friends of marine Cove The Friends of Marine Cove with the support of Sedgemoor District Council have been busy in the garden so far this summer – despite the weather. The sunset beds were planted in June by community gardener Jacqui Strong and a team of volunteers. Ongoing work had been happening in the garden on a Saturday mornings between 0930 and 1130 where volunteers are welcome to come along and chat or get involved with the jobs required.

The Friends of Marine Cove are hoping to introduce a terraced bed in the garden over the next couple of weeks.

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volunteers have been sanding some of the benches in the garden and sealing them.

Plans are being made for a Christmas Carols by Candlelight event and also for the events programme for 2013 – if you would like to share some ideas then contact the Friends Group via www.marinecove.org.uk on the contacts page.

If you would like to attend one of the History Walks on Thursday 30th August or Thursday 27th September tickets are available in advance from the Information Centre for £2.50, all proceeds from the walk hosted by local historian and author Bob Thomas goes to the Friends of Marine Cove to assist with the maintenance and future events in the garden.

Just months after its refurbishment, Marine Cove Gardens has received a prestigious Green Flag Award for the first time and Apex Park has received the Green Flag Award for the sixth year running. The Awards are a sign to visitors that the parks are well-maintained and well-managed, with excellent facilities. It is with thanks to Sedgemoor’s Parks Officers, Dog Wardens, its Clean Surroundings Team as well as the support from the Friends of Marine Cove Gardens and Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group that both parks are in tip top condition for their wide range of visitors.

In 2012, 1424 parks and green spaces nationwide will fly either the Green Flag or Community Award.

macmillan coffee mornings On Wednesday 26th September The Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group will be hosting a coffee morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support.

This is being sponsored by 'NAUGHTY BUT NICE' from 10.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Come along to your favourite park to enjoy the morning and support a special charity On Friday 28th September between 10am and midday, visit Marine Cove on the Esplanade to help raise money for McMillan, whilst enjoying the secluded seafront garden. Have the opportunity to meet some of the friends of Marine Cove.

MacMillans Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning in Berrow Village Hall will be holding their coffee morning on the Saturday instead of the usuall Friday venue – hoping to attract more people to come along. Also if you have anything that you believe would raise money or would like to volunteer to help on the day for this worthwhile cause, please contact Jo Wakley on 01278 793153. Last year we helped raise over £340 in 2 hours.

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Burnham Bowling Club is approaching the end of the outdoor season, but don't let that stop you; get a head start ready for 2013. If you are thinking of taking up a new hobby, or wanting to keep active, you will find bowling a friendly sport. Free coaching is available without the need to become a member first.

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There are still plenty 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. As we are now into the second half of the season, there is a reduction in fees for the remainder of this year. For membership details contact

the Men's Secretary, Alan Lane (792508) or the Ladies' Secretary, Anne Richards (782890). For coaching information, or to arrange coaching, please contact Ellis Davies (760544). We also play indoors from early October to late March. For details including indoor membership, contact June Bridges (781706).

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notice boArd The Avenue Tennis Club will be holding a tournament for adults and juniors on the 8th and 9th Sep in aid of Save the Children. If you wish to play or obtain some sponsorship forms contact Barry Ramsden at the Tennis Club on 01278 782758.

The club will be running a B-B-Q after the adult tournament on Saturday and local band Reflex will be playing live 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 00 music; please come along with your friends and family to support a great cause.

mini red and Orange Tournament - The club will be running junior red ball and orange tournaments on Sunday 30th Sep from 11:00am and 1:00pm respectively.

Membership of the club for juniors under 10 is £30 per annum and includes access to a FREE Friday Night Fun Session (Vinny’s Minis) from 6:30 to 7:30 (Up to school year group 3) and from 7:30 to 8:30 (older than school year group 3). For juniors 10 to 18 years old membership is £45 per annum – members

from school year group 7 have exclusive access to courts 2, 3 and 4 from 8:00pm on a Friday evening during the club’s Social Tennis Session.

Coaching - Junior squad coaching re-commences on Monday 3rd September with coaching squads for all age groups from 5 to 16 throughout the week – Monday to Saturday.

Adult coaching takes place on Thursdays (7:15 till 9:15) or Friday (6:30 till 8:00) evenings and Saturdays (2:00 till 3:30).

Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group Burnham District For more information or to get Recycling games workshops will Pantomime Society involved why not attend the next be held in the Apex Park Office 3pm until 5pm on: wed 5th September Lawn Toss – make & play the game wed 26th September – Hoopla – make and design the hoops and posts wed 10th October – Aunt Sally

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Maggie Roberts is raising money for the charities Alzheimers Society and Epilepsy Action. To celebrate her 75th birthday she will be heading for the gorge at Cheddar to undertake an abseil on September 22nd at 3pm. To support these worthy causes you can donate by visiting the sponsor site: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/maggieroberts. Equally if wanting to support Maggie whilst she abseils Cheddar Gorge, your support would be welcomed

Short mat Bowls Club Burnham-on-Sea Short Mat Bowls is a friendly club who meet at St Andrews Church Hall on Monday evenings 7.00 till 9.00 and Friday mornings 10.00 – 12.00. The club has been in existence for 14 years and we have recently been awarded a grant by Sport England, which has enabled us to purchase an electric mat winder. As we bowl indoors it provides an all year round recreational sporting activity, in addition to an opportunity to meet and make new friends. New and experienced players are always welcome. If you fancy giving it a try why not come along (we do have spare sets of woods for potential members to try). For further information please contact John on 01278 783640.

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Burnham And Highbridge Band – Next Concert Burnham and Highbridge Band, under its Musical Director David Fisher, are pleased to announce that their popular Sunday Evening Concerts will continue on the evening of Sunday 30th September.

Each concert, held on the last Sunday of each month begins at 7.45pm. Admission price is still £6 (£5 for under 16s and over 65s). The ticket price has not changed for three years now and represents good value for an evening of popular and light brass band music.

Tickets are available from Princess Boxoffice or may be purchased at the door on the evening.

Whether a visitor to the town or a Burnham resident, come along for an evening of brass music selected from a wide repertoire and performed by your local brass band.

Fritzlar Twinning On Wednesday 19th September at the Highbridge Community Hall at 730pm the Annual General Meeting & General Meeting will take place in Room 3. The Fritzlar visit will be between 13th – 21st July 2013. Open to all – not just members. We are planning a visit to Germany for 4 nights in Fritzlar (home hosted staying with local families or in a hotel) and 2 nights in the historic city centre of Trier en route.

The price will be £485 per person sharing a twin/double. Single room supplement £86. For more information and booking form contact the treasurer on 782902 or the secretary on 786789 asap.

east Huntspill Garden club On Thursday 20th September the East Huntspill Garden Club will guest speaker Yvonne Bell on ‘My Grandmothers Garden’ in the Church Hallch Hall, 7.30pm. All welcome. non members £1.50, members £1. including refreshments and raffle for more information contact the club secretary on 01278 789678

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Come and join us on 6th September at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church hall, College Street, B.O.S. The Burnham & Highbridge Choral Society Need you!!!

I can probably guess what you’re thinking… .a Choral Society; they’re stuffy and very formal. Well, you’re wrong.

Although I must admit that’s exactly what I thought, but I can assure you we’re a friendly and relaxed group of people who just happen to sing choral music, which is sometimes serious, but there’s a lot of laughter whilst learning it.

Our programme for next season:- Saint Saëns –

Christmas Oratorio, Vivaldi’s – Gloria, and excerpts from Les Misérables. We’re a mixed choir, so ladies and gentlemen are welcome. Especially those Tenors, Baritones and Basses.

If you’re not sure which you are, don’t worry we’ll help.

Come on don’t be shy. There are no auditions, and although reading music is an advantage, it’s not necessary. There is no excuse because the first 3 weeks are FREE, so you can try before you buy, so to speak.

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local Family History Society

Awakening with Godfrey Birtill - A BCC Event

The next meeting of the local family history society will be on 6 September where our speaker will talk on "A flock of black sheep" - an intriguing subject for family historians.

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

Saturday 8th September at The Princess Theatre, Burnham On Sea – Cafe opens 6pm and doors Open 6:45pm. Tickets £5 from the box office open Tues - Fri 10am3pm Tel 01278 784464 http:// www.princesstheatre.co.uk/ Godfrey originates from Lancashire, is now living in Lincoln and has been married for thirty

The Dreamscheme launched its summer programme on Wednesday 25th July with a task day in Marine Cove sanding down the benches. The Dreamscheme is a community based initiative run by volunteers.

The young people undertake community tasks in reward for points, which can be redeemed against activity days.

The points are worked out on the amount of hours the young people spend volunteering on projects - 1 hour = 10 points. The first year has proven very successful and to celebrate the hard work the young people put into their community an incentive has been introduced for those who achieve Gold status (600 points or 60 hours volunteering).

Those who achieve the 12

years to Gill. Godfrey travels extensively throughout the UK and abroad, His songs include "Outrageous Grace", "Are You Ready?" and CBC worship song of the year "Just One Touch From the King.

THe BD JAZZ CluB – The BD Jazz Club usually meets on the last Friday of every month for regular club sessions at Laburnum House Lodge Hotel in Sloway Lane West Huntspill.

This months regular club session is on Friday September 28th when we welcome The Panama Jazz Band 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.

Gold Award are now presented with a certificate, Dreamscheme hoodie and gold Dreamscheme badge these items cannot be bought but are award in recognition of their efforts. The first members to receive the Gold award

badge and hoodie were Thomas Jefferies, Ellis Crennol, Joe Clark and Joseph Strong - hopefully this will inspire the other members to continue their hard work.

The Dreamscheme have recently been successful in obtaining funding for the

purchase of a Badge Maker.

The idea being that the Dreamscheme will set up a youth enterprise to fund the activities they undertake during the year, but we are hoping that local groups will use the Dreamscheme to purchase items such as 45mm badges/ magnets/keyrings or mirrors. The items can have a design of your choice. For more information contact Jacqui Strong 07864 051315.

We are looking for new members to join the Dreamscheme if you are aged between 7 and 14 years of age get in touch with John Alexander johnandgracealexander@ gmail.com for a membership form. We are continually looking for community projects to undertake throughout the year and volunteers to help oversee the activities or with some of the management decisions.

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NEW CLASSES AT DANCEFIT!!

DanceFit, in Love Lane, Burnham-on-Sea, is very pleased to announce that we are expanding our timetable. Alongside our existing classes, we are now running RAD ballet for children aged 2 ½ right up to adult ballet. Ballet is the foundation for all dance, and is a lovely way to get youngsters dancing, it also is a fantastic form of fitness for adults, combining graceful moves with exercises that will really tone your whole body, you do not need any prior dance experience.

We are also adding the popular Musical Theatre to our timetable, a chance for all budding performers to gain knowledge in all three disciplines of dancing, singing and acting.

We will run a junior class for children aged 6-10 years and a senior class for children aged 11 years upwards. This class has proven to be very popular at our annual summer school “Build a Show in a week” with over 20 children aged 5-10 years working together to create a production of “The Pirates of The Currybean,” which was the performed on the final day at The Princess Theatre.

We are very excited to now be able to offer children that attend a DanceFit class the opportunity to take part in The Arts

Award,alongside taking their dance exams. This enables children to gain nationally recognised qualifications at different levels from bronze through to gold that can help them throughout life.

In addition to our existing Zumba and Adult Tap classes we are now offering more throughout the week, with new evening Zumba classes and also brand new beginner adult tap classes.

We are hoping to help break the world record for the most tap dancers dancing the same routine in multiple venues across the country and raise money for Children In Need, so if you have always fancied trying tap dance now is a great time to get involved, we run classes for children aged 3yrs up to adults with no upper age limit!!

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Somerset Rural Youth Project SRYP has featured in a national newspaper in a report about the impact of the recession on young people. The story in the Independent on Sunday highlights the difficulties for young people living in the countryside who are hit harder by fuel costs, transport cuts, bad career advice and few training options.

Triston Watkins, of Burtle, who is involved in the charity’s Moped Loan Scheme, was featured in the national paper. He said: “I live 10 miles from Bridgwater College in a pretty isolated village.

Transport is an issue. There is not much really to do there. I haven’t seen a bus in three years. Those we have are for schools".

“I used to cycle to Glastonbury along the canal path about seven miles most mornings. You end up tired

before the day has started. I got a moped at 16. Once you have got a mode of transport it’s alright, but if you haven’t you are pretty stuck."

A report recently released by the Commission for Rural Communities stated that there were a number of issues related to young people living in rural areas including access to education, work or training .

The number of NEETS, young people not in education, employment or training has increased significantly in those live in rural areas.

The work of Somerset Rural Youth Project is even more vital at a time when so many cuts are being made and young people are struggling to access means of training.

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people the opportunity to have their own transport. o Other programmes run by the charity enable young people to gain accreditation or training. The Rural Employment And Learning (REAL) team, offers employment training, CV writing skills, a job club and many other life skills to help prepare young people for the future.

The Green Activities Team offers young people the opportunity to undertake work for organisations including the National Trust and Natural England, where they are given accreditation for their efforts, again helping them have something extra for their CVs. For more information on the charity you can visit the website at www.sryp.org.uk or call 01278 722100.

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Desktop, Notebook or Tablet?

Are you having a dilemma over what type of computer to buy? In this issue I hope to explain the pros and cons of different types of computing device.

One of the first things is to decide is where you would like to use the computer. For example, the traditional desktop computer is usually based in a spare room, so the obvious choice if you don’t have this kind of space is to buy a notebook (laptop) or tablet (iPad) which can be used in any room in the house, or even away from home. The unfortunate thing about notebook computers is that they are not as robust as the desktop and can often develop problems, a common one being damage caused by heat. Laptops are more likely to sustain damage due to spillages, or even being dropped, so their portable nature can be detrimental. On the other hand, their portability has to be considered a major benefit.

For those of you who do a lot of typing (i.e. creating documents or long e-mails), comfort should also be considered. Tablets can be very tiring when used for long periods, and the notebook computer can also cause posture problems. For those of you who spend hours on a computer, I would normally advise buying a desktop computer,

as the seating position allows the best comfort long term. Desktop computers are generally very reliable, can be expected to last for years and have the best performance versus money spent.

However, many people just want a device for viewing information and sending the occasional email - for this a tablet is highly recommended.

The “touch” screen can be easier to use than a keyboard or mouse and their lightweight nature allows easy access in all situations, from being at home to travelling in an aircraft. My father was one has found the iPad to be brilliant, having suffered a stroke he was unable to use a traditional keyboard, but found the touch screen invaluable. Games, books and films can be downloaded to the device whilst at home, and then transferred to the tablet for use anywhere. A tablet, such as the iPad, is not strictly a computer, so there are downsides. It will not run some traditional computer software, and it does not allow devices such as digital cameras to be directly connected, so most people are advised to own both a computer and a tablet, so that all functions can be performed on one or other of the machines.

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Pirates Ahoy!

The Pirate Fun Day held on Sunday 12th August was a great day, well attended and enjoyed by the local community and visitors alike.

I have to say running Pirate School was great fun and getting Captain Stupid (aka John Alexander of the

Dreamscheme) and Captain Bluebeard (Peter BurridgeClayton) soaking wet with water bombs that were made by Tanya and the volunteers – this was just part of the afternoons activities. With facepainters, balloon modelling and games – it was a great combination.

Thanks to Louise Parkin of the Pavillion for purchasing the goody bags and prizes for the children and to the Lions for ensuring the afternoon

Creative Club.

This is an open platform meeting which anyone involved in the Creative Industries can attend.

We look forward to welcoming people that work voluntary, part or full time, hobbyist or professional, from any discipline within the Creative Industries, be that Design, Dance, Poetry, Theatre, Music, Craft, Film, Art, Technical Support and any medium available.

Come and share your experiences, contacts, knowledge and grievances with everybody else

went off with a swing with the assistance of Jonathan and Micheal. The afternoon may never have got off the ground without the co-ordination of Ian Jefferies – with his ships mate TJ helping with the posters.

All the volunteers who were involved would like to consider future events on the beach of a similar nature, so if you are interested either drop me an email via local reach or leave your details with Biars.

and between us we could look for solutions to make our industry more robust and future proof by placing firm foundations from which to build and expand upon. This will be a regular event on the first Wednesday of each month, starting with the 1st of August, 5th September, 3rd October, 7th November and 5th December this year.

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Civil Service retirement Fellowship The next meeting of the C.S.R.F. will be held on Tuesday 25th September at 10 a.m. at the Burnham Area Youth Centre, Cassis Close off Burnham Road. The speaker will be Dr. Maurice Nicholls on "What's a Second?". Please note that the South West Branch is no longer functioning and the Group is now in direct contact with Headquarters. Any ex-Civil Servant ia welcome to attend all group monthly meetings.

North Sedgemoor History Group The Annual General Meeting of the North Sedgemoor History Group will be held on Wednesday 12th September at 7 p.m. in the Lecture Room at King Alfred School. New members welcome to attend.

Touch of Class Burnham Area Evening Flower Club resumes after the summer break on Monday 17th September 2012 with a demonstration by Ann Bartlett entitled "Touch of Class" at St Andrew's Church Hall, Burnham on Sea starting at 7.30pm. Guests welcome.

Highbridge and Burnham Artists HaBAS will be holding another of their popular Art Markets on Saturday 8th September, 10am-4pm at Burnham Community Centre, Berrow Road, (Near the swimming pool) For more details see our website http://habartists.wordpress.com

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Seaside Scenes set in minature During the past year we have been working on a Seaside Project which is to be exhibited for 2 weeks, commencing Monday 17th September, in the window of "Material Needs", High Street, Burnham-on-Sea, by kind permission of Mr and Mrs J Edwards.

The project features a seaside scene in the early part of the 20th century. All the items have been made by members in 1/12th scale.

We are a small, but dedicated group of miniaturists and would be pleased to welcome new members - whether experienced or novices!

We currently meet fortnightly on a Wednesday evening.

Contact Barbara (01278691264) or Brenda (01278787125) for further information.

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Somerset Art Group Affordable Art Exhibition

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Following last years great success the Somerset Art Group will be holding another exhibition of contemporary and traditional watercolour and acrylic paintings.

There will be over 100 paintings covering a wide range of subject such as local, international and rural scenes. A selection of still life paintings with a modern twist will also be on show. We are pleased to introduce 2 new collections this year - Fun at the seaside and Holiday memories.

In keeping with last year, we aim to keep our prices low with framed original art works priced from £15 to £100. Limited edition cards and prints will also be for sale at competitive prices. Come early to avoid disappointment.

Please visit our website at www.somersetartgroup.co.uk The exhibition will take place on Saturday September 22nd and Sunday 23rd. Opening time 10:30 to 4:00 pm at The Bay Centre, Cassis Close, Burnham on Sea, TA8 1NN. Free Admission and Parking, disabled access

Award-winning community choir, the Mudlarks are seeking new singers for September. Come and hear us sing at the Escape Day on Sunday 26th August, 2pm at Burnham Seafront or as part of the Burnham Folkfest on Saturday 1st September, 3pm at The Princess Theatre. Friendly, fun and uplifting; no music to read, no experience necessary.

Try us for free on Monday 10th September 7-9pm at Our Lady and English Martyrs Church Hall, Highbridge Road, B-O-S TA8 1LL For more information about this and to book your place, please contact Peter on 01278 783 176 or peter.olsen@abmus.org.uk or visit www.mudlarkschoir.co.uk

Berrow Bat Hunt The Berrow Conservation Group has invited the Somerset Bat Group to lead a bat hunt around Berrow on Friday 7th September. Meeting in the car park of the Berrow Village Hall at 7.00pm you can join us on a walk around the byways of Berrow identifying, bats with detectors. Wishing for a warm, calm evening.

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Chalice morris men – 40ish Anniversary The Chalice Morris Men have been dancing for over 40 years and have been celebrating this summer, the group have been touring Somerset with teams from all over the country as well as with teams from the local area during the day. If you would like to have a go the group meet at Brent Knoll Village Hall every Thursday at 8.00pm between September and April. New members are always welcome and there is always room for more men. You do not have to be a dancer as

musicians are always welcome.

The remaining performances for the Chalice Morris Men are: Thursday 30th August 7.45pm Dolphin Inn, Uphill and 8.45 pm Waverly, Weston super Mare Sunday 2nd September – performing as park of the Burnham Folk Fest Thursday 6th September 7.45pm Barton Inn, Barton St David Saturday 15th September at Chalice Ceilidh, Draycott Village Hall For more information you can find us at www. calicemorris.org or telephone Bob on 01934 632850 or Roy on 01278 433237

Folkfest 2012 This year Burnham-On-Sea's Free FolkFest will take place between Thursday August 30th and Sunday September 2nd.

There will be lots of acts to entertain all including Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs, the surreal and brilliant humour of the New Rope String Band, Dragonsfly, Combyne Arvester, Bag Of Rats and A Murder Of

Rooks.

There'll be a market in midtown and at the Baptist Church, a dance stage with several traditional dance groups, a Kidzone with free performances

by Nutty Noah and a Punch and Judy show, as well as free workshops in clawhammer banjo, fiddle, songwriting, and arrangement. On Sunday it

all moves to Manor Gardens where there'll be a bar, food and Kidzone, plus free live music and dance from 12.30pm to 6.30pm, featuring the a cappella shanties of The Claque and the Celtic tunes of the boisterous Three Sheets T'Wind. It will be a glorious weekend. For more details visit www.folkfest.co.uk

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Highbridge & Burnham’s Got Talent - Information Highbridge & Burnham’s Got Talent is a new event happening at The Princess. Taking place at 7:00pm on Saturday 8th December 2012 it will give performers, groups and acts the chance to showcase their talent in front of The Princess audience and our special guest judges. The winning act will receive £50 with second and third place receiving £25.

Important Information for Acts • Each act has a maximum of 10 minutes for their performance and 5 minutes setup time.

This means the performance will need to be ‘low tech’.

• Each act must be available for a 15 minute technical rehearsal that will be scheduled between 11am-6pm on the day of the show.

• There is a £5 entry fee per act that is payable

at time of entry.

• In the event of a high volume of acts entering it may be necessary for auditions to be held in advance of the main show. If this did happen, any act that didn’t make it through to the performance night will have their entry fee returned.

• The organisers reserve the right to refuse any acts they believe to be unsafe/dangerous or unsuitable for a family audience.

Please return completed forms and entry fee to: Highbridge & Burnham’s Got Talent, Princess Theatre And Arts Centre, Princess Street, Burnham On Sea, TA8 1EH.For any queries please contact Jonathan Smith on 01278 784464 or email jonathan@theprincesstheatre.co.uk

Highbridge & Burnham’s Got Talent - Entry Form Name of person or organisation (if applicable) Name of main contact Address Telephone Email Type of performance (dance, sketch,song etc) Number of performers Length of performance

Short description of your performance By signing this form you are entering the event Highbridge & Burnham’s Got Talent and also giving permission for the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre to use any photographs or video taken during the performance in their marketing.

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Friends of Burnham Community Centre On Saturday 1st September the Friends of Burnham Community Centre will be holding a Coffee Morning.

Pickles and Preserves will be available along with Cards, Books, Bric a brac and much more. The following week sees another Hand-Drumming Workshop at the Community Centre, Berrow Road (next to the swimming-pool), from 2-4pm on Sunday 9th September.

No experience necessary at all and drums are provided.

Tickets are £4 including delicious refreshments.

All proceeds go the Community Centre. Everyone most welcome. Come along and give it a go!

Tickets and info from Kath on 01278 783995

Within Your Limits September: A time when the harvest homes are upon us and good times should be had. For parents of young people who will want to experience perhaps their first opportunity to visit a licensed event, PLEASE make sure you know where they are and who they are with.

At risk of sounding like a really crotchety old man, just check on your alcohol store at home. Many of the problems that we experience in the community with young people and antisocial behaviour is alcohol related. We’ve probably all done it but drunken teenagers cause untold misery to the community and it sometimes gets them into extraordinarily dangerous situations.

As the evenings start to draw in, stay vigilant and tell us what you’re concerned about. The safest communities are those who are strongest. We are stronger together. roger TOlleY - Inspector

The Highbridge Festival of the Arts On Saturday 4th August, The Highbridge Festival Of The Arts held their annual Cream Tea which raised an amazing £710.

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Great Burnham Bake-off Home bakers are called to get their teeth into British Food Fortnight and start perfecting their entries for the Great Burnham Bake-off : One cake, large or small, iced or naked, rich or fruity is all that's required to enter. The organisers hope that families will dig in to their favourite recipes or try something new and get practicing over the summer holidays. The contest will take place on Saturday 29th September as part of the first Burnham on Sea Food and Drink Festival.

Anyone who has ever licked a spoon can stand a chance to win the Great Burnham Bakeoff trophy, to be presented by Emma Britten on the day. The competition might be tough, as several well-known figures in the town have already caused a stir in public meetings and street parties with fluffy

Victoria Sandwiches and sticky gingerbread. So we know that cake is a serious business in

Burnham and we are not afraid of a challenge! Alex Turco of contest sponsors, Positive Wealth Creation Ltd, says "Competition is Good, especially if it involves cake! Baking brings out the best

in us and this competition should be seriously good fun."

The Burnham on Sea Food and Drink Festival will take place in the Princess and the Baptist Hall from 10am to 5pm on the last Saturday in September, with Side Orders happening at venues all over town throughout the weekend. Bake-off entries should be presented by 2pm and will be returned to the baker after the judging for sharing or showingoff. The day will be a celebration of food and drink produced in and around Burnham, with local brewers, cider-makers and foodproducers bringing their best to the heart of the town. Entry to the festival will be free, with tastings and workshops for all they family.

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September Work IN THE GARDEN …

Flowers/Shrubs.

Fruit

Vegetables.

Unless you are keeping some heads for seed next year, keep removing all dead flower heads to prolong flowering, only save the strongest seed heads.

Gooseberries can be pruned this month. Fruit is produced on one year old wood. The object of pruning is to keep the bushes as vigorous as possible and to try and get a plentiful supply of strong and healthy young growth. Fruit is also formed on spurs produced on the older wood but they will be smaller.

Keep down the weeds by hoeing, clear the crops as they finish, getting rid of any with disease.

Pansies, violas, wallflowers, primroses, auriculas and polyanthus can all be planted out in the borders this month for spring decoration.

Thin out old shoots and tie in new shoots of climbing roses.

This is also the month to plant anemones, crocuses, montbretia, narcissi, chionodoxas, scillass, etc. but not tulips. It is best to only plant snowdrops after flowering when they are still green.

If you cannot get your bushes to produce young wood each year some of the old wood must be retained but should be cut back to two or three buds.

Try to keep the bushes open in the centre to help the fruit ripen

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. The next

Dig anything else into the garden to decay.

Harvest onions and potatoes when they are ready.

Keep leeks well watered.

Lift and store carrots in dry sand for winter use.

Keep picking runner beans. If seed is allowed to develop further growth of beans will stop.

meeting is on Monday 17h September when we have a guest speaker, Neil Lovesey. His topic is ”Twelve months of colour”. All welcome.

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BiArS Saturday, 11 August saw our 100,000 customer come through our doors. Mr David Jamieson of Wells and his fiancée, Mary White, from Bridgwater, were surprised, if a little overwhelmed, to be greeted at the Centre by our Mayor, Ken Smout, with a bottle of champagne, flowers and a Burnham on Sea Bristol Blue paperweight. This was the couple’s first visit to BiARS although they said they come regularly to the town when the sun is shining. They were very impressed with what is on offer and the range of expertise we are able to show. Who knows who the 200,000 customer will be but other customers in at the same time were also offered a little champagne as a gesture of goodwill.

The Centre is now functioning

very successfully both on a tourist and a local level. More and more local people are coming in, not just for the up to date bus timetable, but to see what events are being staged in and around Burnham on Sea. Advertising of events is placed in our monthly diaries (we display four months at a time) so that customers can see what is on offer on a particular day. We also try to find out free events in the area as it can be so costly on holiday. So, if you have an event coming up, let us know and we will advertise it for you in our diaries.

Besides the usual tickets for The Weston Playhouse, Seaquarium, Burnham Speedway, Berry’s Coaches we are currently offering the National Gardening Show at the Bath & West showground. All the tickets

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we sell are at a discount to the customer and we receive a small commission. We also have discounts for Wookey Hole, RAF Yeovilton and Puxton Park. So if you are planning to go to any of these during the summer come in to save some money.

Our success is due, in no small part, to the happy band of volunteers who open the Centre from 10 am to 4 pm, 7 days a week. If you would like to be part of this success, come in and talk to us or telephone 01278 787852 when someone will be pleased to tell you what volunteering entails. In the meantime, thank you for your support. A seaside resort needs to have a thriving, forward thinking Information Centre and we think we are managing to ensure this continues.

Karen Stacey CTN (Care Transition Navigator)

Although Bubbling Springs runs classes throughout the – can support you to find the most year, we are aware that many people still seem to follow appropriate care for your needs both in the academic calendar and look to September to start preparation and when the time comes. something new.

With social services experience, she will 'Prevention is better than cure!' have in depth information about care Seldom does a month go by without some media coverage providers and can effectively “hold your of the benefits of Tai Chi for people with varying health hand" throughout the whole process. problems together with anything related to stress. It is also a When important decisions need to great exercise for anyone of any age.! Come along for a free be made in relation to your change of taster class and decide for yourself. health and lifestyle, it would be more Classes will resume the week beginning 10 September. advantageous to be prepared instead of Classes include Sun Style, Yang Style short and long forms dealing with it in a crisis situation. She and Five Element Qigong. We also run dedicated workshops has also set up The Rainbow Link which for Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan and Yang Style Sword Form. offers discounted conveyancing for medical Qigong Therapy selling property, estate agency service This Traditional Chinese treatment aims to identify patterns and more importantly, financial advisors of disharmony and re-balance the body's energies to help who can provide long term care advice. resolve any disharmony.

Karen is offering to provide free talks September Special : book for four sessions but only pay to any club or organisation regarding the for three! Cheryl will be happy to discuss your requirements services she offers in the hope that the with you beforehand. preparation process can help to achieve For details contact : Cheryl Mountford Bubbling Springs a more smoother transition. Please Tai Chi & Qigong http://www.bubblingsprings.org.uk Tel: call 07765 401384 or e-mail karen@ 01278 781544 Mob: 07840 350334 caretransitionnavigator.com.

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The "Rise up and Fight for Highbridge" group The groups' aims: To find common ground between every single-issue interest group in Highbridge.

Everywhere the message seems to be the same; we don't want our town given over to flats and maisonettes. Some of the strongest support comes from owners and residents of the existing flats who moved into a reasonably well balanced mix of a town and don't want to see the balance eroded.

Infrastructure concerns everyone; the lack of school places, jobs and medical facilities is at a critical level Our youngest members point to the lack of affordable activities for fourteen to sixteen year olds.

We want to support everyone wherever possible.Cllrs Helen Groves and Joe Leach are involved, helping to navigate the planning process. Anyone is welcome.

Chairperson Dawn Molloy said: "...it is the hope of the group

Jumble Sale in aid of Highbridge Dream Scheme Highbridge Ladies Group are organising a Jumble Sale on Saturday September 22nd. This will be held at St John's Church Hall, Highbridge.

Doors will open at 10 am. Admission is 20p per head, Refreshments will be available and all proceeds will go to the Highbridge Dream Scheme.

to make the best of the town's development; supporting positive ideas to rebuild our infrastructure and taking action to restore the community we once had in Highbridge."

Tina Gray, the Vice Chair: "Together we will stand up and fight for everyone who is unable to use their voice; especially the young and elderly".

We are positive, angry, and energetic. We want our town to be given a fighting chance to flourish again

Calling all Volunteers Do you like working with children? Are you good with arts & crafts, story telling, or singing? Our local children’s centres are looking for volunteers to help run family groups at one of our local centres or within the surrounding area. Mums, dads, aunts or uncles, grandparents or friends – everybody is welcome! For more information call Teresa or Sally on 01278 780665 or 01278 793331.

Lynda Bellingham asks Somerset residents to help beat dementia Actress and presenter Lynda Bellingham is urging Somerset residents to put on their walking shoes and support Memory Walk - Alzheimer’s Society’s biggest annual fundraiser. Your local Somerset Memory Walk will take place on Sunday 16th September.

Lynda, who is an Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, said: 'My Mum had Alzheimer's so I know how devasting its impact can be - not only on the person who has been diagnosed but also on their family and friends. Lynda is asking families and individuals to step out for a few hours and raise money to help support local people with dementia and their carers.

The walk will start at 2pm from Brean Leisure Park on Sunday September 16th. This delightful route follows the beach to Brean Cove and over Brean Down. On return, everyone will enjoy well deserved free refreshments at the Brean Tavern. The Walk will be started by SOOTY from CITV and is open to people of all ages - sponsored dogs are especially welcome!

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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 24 hour Answering Service

Credit or Debit Cards accepted by phone

Collectors

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Buying

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Vintage postcard collections from 1900-1950 Call for Free valuations

01278 783410

Kichens & Bathrooms Plastering & Carpentry Plumbing & Wiring Ask about our shopfitting service

07915 217003 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

01278 784923

Tel: 01278 780966 Mob: 07710 692277

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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

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

funeral Directors

Ashley Edwards

FunErAl DirEctors & MonuMEntAl MAsons “In trying circumstances, it’s reassuring to have someone you can rely on” 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.

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No job too big or too small

tel: 01278 786979 mob:07816 250441

Local & Established for 12 years.

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

07815 744585 01278 789259

■ Patios ■ Fencing ■ Turfing ■ ■ Block paving ■ etc ■ Free estimates

Green BouGhs LandscapinG & Tree surGery

Financial Services

Fully insured.

Garden Works

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

Oliver’s GardeninG services decking, fencing, paving & patios jungle taming & clearance work weekly / monthly maintenance hedge trimming / tree work turfing and lawn mowing Oliver Stewardson oliversgardeningservices.com Mobile : 07909163363 oliversgardeningservices@gmail.com Fully insured. Excellent Rates. Free Estimates

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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

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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

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