LocalReach Burnham & Highbridge January 2012

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From the editor

Welcome to Local Reach January 2012. May I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New Year. My Christmas will be hectic with 4 young children, but all the more enjoyable as a result.

With too much indulgence over the festive period, perhaps its time to look at some of the activities we have running in our local area. Maybe a visit to the Avenue Lawn Tennis Club, or the Keep Fit sessions could be a worthy New Years Resolution.

2012 sees the build up to the London 2012 Olympic Games and this year’s Jubilee Celebrations. With Christmas over, maybe considerations can be put together for any Jubilee events your local group is organising.

Early indications are likely to include a World Record attempt at building the largest number of sandcastles on Burnham Beach, Punch & Judy Shows, Junior Parade and many more celebrations in Burnham and Highbridge. These activities will be for local people as well as all the visitors that these will attract to the area.

Happy reading and keep sending in your information and promoting your groups and societies.

We give FREE editorial to the community for non profit organisations , charities, groups, clubs & associations to publicise their news, events & information.

Email your editorial to our community editor Jacqui Strong at jacqui@localreach.co.uk the deadline for the February issue is Friday 13th January!

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westcroft wassail

wassailing at rich’s Cider Farm

Taking place on Saturday 21st January from 7.00 pm. Tickets £10 each available from Westcroft Cider farm, West Croft Farm, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 4BE Tel. No: 01278 760762/760259.

Access by ticket only to include a glass of mulled cider and free samples of Westcroft ciders.

Live entertainment from The Fallen Apples, belly dancers and Morris men. There will also be the opportunity to purchase refreshments, which include a pig roast and vegetarian alternatives.

Profits will go to childrens’cancer charities.

The Rotary Club of Burnham and Rich’s Farmhouse Cider at Watchfield are once again organising a traditional Somerset wassailing evening on Saturday 14 January 2012 at the Cider Farm.

Entertainment will be The Mangled Worzels and Bob Darch Music where there will be cider and other refreshments to keep out any winter chill.

Tickets are priced at £9.50 for adults (reduction for children) and are available from Rich’s Farmhouse Cider, Mill Farm, Watchfield, Highbridge TA9 4RD - 01278 783651

Burnham & District After a very successful 'Away From Home' week held in September, for people who do not get out much, Burnham & District are holding a monthly meal on the first Friday in the month.

The first meal will be held at the Baptist Church in College Street, Burnham, 6th January 12.30pm.

Coffee will be served at 11am and there will be after dinner entertainment from 1.30pm.

For further details email ohbejoyful2003@ yahoo.co.uk

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Jennifer joined Lympsham Dental in August 2011. Highly recommended, she won the prize for best graduating dentist at Bristol University in 2007.

Since then she has worked in general practice in Oxfordshire before embarking on further postgraduate training in complex adult dentistry and children’s dentistry.

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see us! It has been really nice to see that several different generations within a large number of individual families come to see us for their dental care.

As a practice, we think it important that quality dental care is available to all. I have recently joined the practice and have been impressed by the friendly, relaxing atmosphere. I like to make my patients feel at ease and think that the combination of local, highly qualified staff in a rural village setting is very calming.

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Most of our patients are local and are based in the Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge area. We have some patients that travel 100s of miles to

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Your treatment might be free! New patients should phone the practice for further details. If you have to pay for treatment, a check-up will cost £17. All children are treated for free.

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We will guarantee to see all patients on the same day if they phone before 1pm. This is also offered to people who have not seen us before.

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Swimarathon 2012

The Rotary Club of Burnhamon-Sea is promoting a Swimarathon at Brean Splash on Sunday 5 February 2012 as a charity fundraising event.

The idea is to involve local clubs, groups and societies, who will provide teams of eight swimmers and raise sponsorship for the number of lengths swum by their team in the Brean Splash pool. The Swimarathon is not a race, but clearly in

many cases sponsorship will increase by the distance swum.

Organisations and groups taking part may keep 45% of their sponsorship for their own projects, the balance being passed to the Rotary Club for the benefit of Childrens’ Hospice South West and other local charities and good causes.

Brean Leisure Centre has kindly offered the use of its Splash facilities without charge and the Club is grateful for this valuable support.

Full details of the Swimarathon, including application and sponsorship forms and contact details, can be found on the Club’s website www.burnham-on-searotaryclub.org. They are in PDF format and can be downloaded or printed off as required.

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the Friends of apex Park improvements group A very big 'THANK YOU' to the 11 children from the Gardening Club at Churchfield Primary School and their teachers for all their hard work helping to plant 2,000 daffodil bulbs in Apex Park.

We look forward to a dazzling, golden display next spring. Thanks, too, to Scott who dug most of the holes and to Derek, Pam, Mark and Marina who lent helping hands The next meeting of 'The Friends' will be held on Wednesday 18th January 2012 at 3 pm- new members will be very welcome to attend at the Park Office.

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With the Government announcement bringing forward the cut in the Feed in Tariff, due to massive demand and falling prices - and to stop foreign speculators creaming off the money meant for homeowners - some predicted a huge drop off in solar installations. But at Solarsense, Somerset’s leading solar company, things are still very busy as they have managed to reduce their prices as well thanks to falling panel costs, which are approximately half what they were some 18 months ago. In conjunction with the South West being by far the best region in the UK for solar photovoltaic (electric) power, due to its ideal cool and bright conditions (high UV, cooling winds and low pollution levels) means that investing in a solar PV system still gives a return on initial outlay of around 8% and upwards, which is tax free and index linked for 25 years of payments.

Solarsense MD Stephen Barrett said, “A snapshot of why our clients are still going ahead with solar after the 12th December deadline is that they still see it as a far better return than you could get from any bank.

And perhaps more importantly, it gives a measure of future security against rising fuel costs.”

Recent high profile installations by Solarsense include Bristol Zoo, several systems for the Duchy

of Cornwall, and Bristol ethical food co-op Essential Trading.

Bristol Zoo head of estates Tim Wilson said: “We chose Solarsense because the company has a strong track record of installing systems in high-profile historic sites, and also with large solar arrays such as the system at Worthy Farm, home of the Glastonbury Festival.”

"It makes environmental sense and it makes financial sense – it is a success story all round." have you had your solar panels installed by someone with a dodgy looking moustache recently?!

It's obviously been a trying time in the solar industry of late, and so many of our wonderful installers have been supporting Movember in the last month that we felt a bit of light relief for charity was well deserved.

Together we donated over £400 for the Movember cause, which aims to raise awareness and funds for mens health charities including the Prostate Cancer charity. Although the month itself is now over, if you'd like to donate, just visit their page http:// uk.movember.com Next year our Solarsense Movember effort will be even bigger and better, with our own official Movember Team of tash-growers to sponsor!

Safe, caring homes wanted for: Amber– friendly, young ginger and white female.

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Milly & Mitsy – friendly, playful 8 month old sisters.

To be homed as a pair.

Sally & Sydney – quiet home (no children) for initially shy but friendly Oscar – friendly 2 year old kittens. 4-5months old. white and ginger male.

Ollie – friendly 8 month Shadow – young white old black white and black female. Approx 1 year old.

Billy – affectionate mature tabby male.

Misty – quiet, understanding home Pudding – friendly black & wanted for 3 year old black white 6 year old female. and white female.

Homes desperately needed on smallholdings or at Stables for out of work mousers.

All our cats are vaccinated, neutered, blood-tested and microchipped.

Solarsense The South West’s leading solar installer since 1994 Installers of solar thermal and PV systems.  Sell surplus power at premium rates with the Feed in Tariff Scheme: - Up to 43.3p per kilowatt hour generated.

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

If anyone is interested in offering any of our cats a home please phone:

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Friends of Burnham Hospital

Are you pleased that we have a Community Hospital in Burnham? Do you prefer to have your out-patients appointments here rather than having to travel to Weston, Bridgwater or Taunton to attend clinics? If you are, then have you considered joining the Friends of Burnham Hospital.

We are a group set up to make life a little better for those unfortunate enough to have to stay in hospital or visit as an out-patient. Although we do raise money our two major aims are (a) to ensure that we retain high quality hospital services in Burnham and (b) to manage our donated funds to make improvements which benefit patients and staff.

Over the 44 years of our existence we have spent in excess of one and a half million pounds on the hospital. We paid for the conservatory and own the Peter Holmes Annexe which we lease for a peppercorn rent to the Hospital. We put £310000 towards the major refurbishment two

years ago and have supplied numerous items of equipment from high tech mattresses to items for the Ophthalmic Suite.

This month we approved payment for modern blood pressure monitors to make life easier for hard pressed nurses as staffing is cut and there is no money for such equipment in the NHS and £500 to ensure that all in-patients enjoy Christmas and receive a present from Santa. We are also looking at the possibility of improving the nurses’ common room so that they can relax in comfort in the middle of very long shifts.

If you are interested in supporting our local hospital please phone 783121 or email tony.deahl@ talktalk.net. The annual subscription is only £5.

Incidentally Chris Williams is running a quiz in the Highbridge Community Hall on Saturday February 4th.

Put this date in your diary and phone 783121 or 785727 to book a table for 4.

get set for the 2012 olympics, highbridge style!

Have a fit and healthy New Year - Come to the Monday morning 'Exercise to Music' sessions.

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week, and the year. Sessions begin on Monday 9th January at 9.45am. For more information, call 01278 784184; mary.lawrence@lineone.net

the Civil service retirement Fellowship

The Keep-Fit Group will resume meetings on Tuesday 10th January at 2.15 pm at the Gospel Centre off Burnham Road.

There will be 30 minutes of gentle exercises suitable for arthritis sufferers. STAY ACTIVE - Staying physically active improves muscles and makes you stronger - which reduces falls. Research shows that

older people who do regular strength, balance and flexibility training are less likely to fall.

This means taking regular exercise in the right quantities.

Come and join us - the U3A membership is available to all who are over 50 years and are not in full-time employment.

There are plenty of other 'interest groups' within the U3A from Art to Skittles and Strollers.

burnham District Pantomime society The cast of Sleeping Beauty written

by Alan P Frayn (of Stage Right www. stagerightcreative.co.uk) are well into their rehearsals. The Pantomime will be running from Friday 27th January until

Saturday 4th February at The Princess, Burnham-on-Sea. Tickets will start from £6.00 and will be available for sale from The Barbers 7a High Street, Burnham-on-Sea. So much hard work goes into these productions by members of our local community, so

start the year by supporting something local and watch Sleeping Beauty at The Princess.

Happy New year to all our members, friends and supporters may the year be Happy Healthy Peaceful and Profitable for us all.

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Keep-fit and Board Games Groups

The Annual General Meeting of the Burnham Group of the C.S.R.F. will be held on Tuesday 24th January at 11 am at the Burnham Area Youth Centre, Cassis Close off Burnham Road.

All members are urged to attend this important meeting as the future of the Group depends on your support.

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burnham and District Model railway Club A Happy and Prosperous 2012 from all at the Avenue Tennis Club.

With the support of the Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) we will be offering a fantastic new membership deal during the first quarter of 2012. For the cost of £15 players between the age of 14 - 25 will be offered up to a maximum of 10 lessons on a Tuesday evening between 7:30 and 9:00 together with membership of the club and entry to a draw for Olympic Tickets - see website www. avenuetennis.com or contact the club on 01278 782758 Tennis Coaching is available at the club for all ages and standards; why not visit the website to see what's going on at the club.

The Burnham and District Model Railway Club were pleased to present B.I.B.I.C with £700.00 from the sale of Sheppy Cider OO gauge wagons.

In January we will be bringing out a new limited edition wagon, 'Dorking Greystone Lime' the

profits from these will also go to B.I.B.I.C. and will be available from John langley, 20 Compton Close, Taunton, Somerset. TA2 7 UD. Price £10.50 each + p&p £2.50 for 1 or 2 Lime wagons, for more information 01823 270882 or club.wagons@yahoo.co.uk

the sedgemoor Family history society This is a friendly reminder that the Sedgemoor Family History Society will not hold a meeting in January.

However there is an interesting programme of talks arranged for 2012 commencing on Thursday

2nd February and held on the first Thursday of each month thereafter at St John's Church Hall.

Keep an eye for details in future copies of Local Reach or contact Christopher Deane on 782160.

new hobby for the new year?

The well established Coastline Singers are keen to encourage new members. The group meet on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 9.30, and sing all sorts of music.

With regular performances, it gives an excellent opportunity

to stretch your vocal chords and socialise at the same time.

Anyone can join – why come and enjoy some friendly and fulfilling evenings. You will be very welcome. Contact 01278 784184; mary.lawrence@lineone.net

Rising fuel costs put pressure on Hospice home nursing.

The rising cost of fuel at the pump is putting pressure on the funds of local charity St Margaret's Hospice. As the costs are set to rise again the charity is pleading for people to help them cover the costs of getting their nurses to the homes of very vulnerable patients.

Pam Knight, the charity's Director of Fundraising said, "We estimate that it is going to cost us another £5,000 a year on fuel costs alone to cover our current service in the coming year. Our nurses are working with people all over the county in their homes; people who want to spend precious time with their family and friends in the familiar comfort of their homes."

St Margaret's nurses travel approximately 65,000 miles helping to ensure that people with life-limiting illness receive the care they need where they want it.

According to a report 'Dying for Change' published earlier this year by DEMOS, a Government think tank, two in three people, given the choice, would choose to die at home.

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The charity does everything it can to facilitate this.

"Every year we have to raise a phenomenal amount of money to ensure that the people of Somerset receive specialist hospice care when they need it. Without St Margaret's this service simply would not be available. This extra £5,000 is another pressure on that funding," added Pam. The charity is asking the people of Somerset if they will help support this extra cost by holding 'Fuel lunches' . The concept is a simple and social one. People invite friends and family to a lunch and raise money in fun ways like raffles, pamper treats, charging for the meal etc.

"Most of the donations we receive are small but they all add up. It doesn't matter how much you raise, every single penny counts and will help sustain this vital service for the people of Somerset".

If you would like more details on this, visit the charity's website, www.st-margarets-hospice. org.uk

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Volunteering Opportunities in the Burnham and Highbridge area highbridge Dream scheme - Are looking for a Holiday Club Activities Assistant – Take young people into the community to do environmental activities such as gardening, tidying areas in need of a bit of attention. We have fun days and outings for the young people.

eligible clients. Travel expenses will be paid.

Volunteer Drivers – Health Transport, School/College Transport, Transporting Somerset works within Somerset County Council to provide transport to people of all ages and abilities with an assessed social care and health need. Volunteer drivers are needed to work as part of a team providing transport using their own car to and from different locations for nonemergency appointments for

Volunteer Drivers - Social Care – Transporting Somerset works within Somerset County Council to provide transport to people of all ages and abilities with an assessed social care and health need. Volunteer drivers are needed to work as part of a team providing transport using their own car for younger and older clients that have difficulties accessing a range of services. Travel expenses will be paid. st Francis Church - Keyboard player with Spirit! - Keyboard player to accompany our services on Sunday mornings.

We need someone with a love of religious music and a spirit for singing and playing. We have many social events with

an open invitation to all in our family of St Francis. You will need to attend choir practice on Tuesday nights. Be able to read music, play the keyboard.

Love of religious music.

Ability to accompany a choir essential.

For details of the above and other volunteer vacancies, please contact 01278 457685 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 9.30am and 3pm, visit our website do-it.org. uk or email vcsedgemoor@ yahoo.co.uk. VC Sedgemoor working towards the PQASSO standard. Volunteer Centre Sedgemoor is managed by Mendip Community Support, a company limited by Guarantee, registered in England and Wales No. 5372768 and is a registered Charity no.111188.

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Join us - sedgemoor ramblers walk length, as well as other useful information on clothing, equipment etc. Walks are graded easy, moderate or hilly and the individual walk leaders are happy to answer any queries about their walks.

Walking holidays, both home and abroad, are also arranged, as well as week-ends away and twinning week-ends with Ramblers groups in other areas.

Apart from walks, there are social activities including meals out, summer outings, theatre trips to London and speaker evenings with a special interest.

For more information and full programme of walks, visit our website: www. somersetramblers.co.uk (Sedgemoor) or contact Sedgemoor Group Chairman, Tony Fawle on 01278 455180 or email tony.fawle@gmail.com

Throughout the year, Sedgemoor Ramblers arrange walks of between 8-12 miles every Sunday.

There are occasional midweek and shorter, easy walks of approximately 5 miles on a Saturday, which are ideal for new walkers. During the summer months, short evening walks are arranged weekly on alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as earlymorning Saturday ‘breakfast’ walks. Walks take place in the Sedgemoor area including the Quantocks and Somerset Levels or neighbouring areas such as the Mendips, Exmoor, North Somerset, Dorset or West Wiltshire.

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east huntspill garden Club This is a reminder that the Garden Club for East Huntspill does not meet in January.

The next meeting will be on February 16th 2012 in the Church Hall, East Huntspill at 7.30pm. We would like to wish all our members, friends and visitors a very fruitful 2012. For more details of our club tel Kay 01278 789678 or email us on kay.bennett5@btinternet.com

the huntspill art group The next Huntspill Art Group on Wednesday January 25th. In the Village Hall, East Huntspill.

We wish all our members and friends a very productive 2012.

For more information contact Kay 01278 78678 or email: kay. bennett5@btinternet.com

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The college is a Learning and Skills Beacon status college; has been designated an Outstanding College by Ofsted; has received 11 National Beacon Awards; meets the Matrix Standard for information, advice and guidance services; and is accredited with the Training Quality Standard for provision to employers.

Bridgwater College caters for more than 16,000 full and part-time students and employs more than 1,000 staff. The student population comprises approximately 3,500 16 – 18 year olds, as well as 700 students following higher education programmes. The international community is continually growing, with students from over 35 different countries studying with us.

Bridgwater College is also a leading provider of business training to employers across Somerset and has an excellent track record in providing certificated and bespoke training solutions for the business community.

There is significant provision for students with additional learning needs. The College caters

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A significant investment programme means the College facilities are constantly developing. In recent years the College has invested: £8 million on a state-of-the-art Energy Skills Centre, £7 million in the Health & Fitness Centre, £2 million has been invested in a new Construction Centre, £2 million on a new Animal Management Centre and plans are being developed for a new Performing Arts Centre.

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Longer Nights and Bad Weather can cause more crashes

January IN THE GARDEN …

Flowers/Shrubs.

Press back soil loosened by frost around roses, wallflowers, etc.

Trim laurel hedges this month.

Drivers are advised to check their cars are ready for winter weather conditions. Road Safety experts say the long dark nights and adverse weather conditions are two of the main causes of crashes on our roads at this time of year. Rina Cameron of Somerset Road Safety said: “Drivers can minimise the risk of being involved in a crash by making sure their car is well maintained and serviced.”

Checks that you should make regularly on your car in winter include: • Making sure your tyre pressures are checked regularly, and that they have at least the minimum level of tread depth • Checking that your wiper blades are in good condition and that your washer bottle is topped up using a de-icing screen wash • Adding the correct level of anti-freeze to the radiator • Checking that the battery is in good

condition as vehicles use a lot more power in winter • E nsuring maximum visibility by waiting for all windows to be fully de-misted and deiced prior to driving off •K eeping lights clean and checking bulbs regularly will ensure good visibility as treacherous driving conditions are exacerbated by the longer nights and poor daytime light conditions Remember also that stopping distances double in wet conditions, so decrease your speed and leave plenty of room between you and the car in front. In icy conditions stopping distances increase to ten times.

If you would like further information on winter driving tips, advice for long journeys or a content list for a survival kit then please contact Rina Cameron on RCCameron@somerset.gov. uk or telephone 01823 423430.

Facts behind the statistics Sedgemoor’s recycling rate remains the best in Somerset – currently 50.2% of household waste is sent for recycling; Sedgemoor District Council’s benefits team are rated 4th nationwide, despite an increased caseload. The team take 6.62 days, whereas some other councils take over five weeks.

They are also rated 6th nationally for the time it takes them to process a change of circumstance application.

Sedgemoor Direct , our contact centre has achieved their best yet, with 98.5% of calls answered. Put into context, Sedgemoor Direct get an average of 13,000 calls a month.

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can be stressful. Our land charges search requests completed within 10 working days remains at 100% for the 4th consecutive year, despite a 21% increase in searches so far this year.

We monitor our Customer’s satisfaction levels.The Customer Satisfaction forms show continued high levels of satisfaction: • S atisfaction with the ways residents can contact the Council – 96% • S atisfaction with the experience when visiting the Council – 76% • S atisfaction with the telephone service provided by the Council – 90% •O verall satisfaction with the Council – 86%

Pick up any leaves on lawns and repair any damage to lawns if the weather allows.

If you have some compost that is well decayed you can put some over the crowns of any plants such as peonies or lilies.

Fruit Prune soft fruits if this has still to be done, cut away old thin shoots from black, red and white currants, and also from gooseberries.

Thin main branches of apples and any that crossover.

Clean out and thin raspberry canes, tie the best canes to supports and mulch the surface of the soil with compost.

Dress strawberries with compost.

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If you have some cabbage plants, these can also be planted out in a sheltered spot.

Please do not allow ponds and birdbaths to freeze over.

Vegetables.

Finish any digging for frost to work the soil before spring planting.

Potatoes can be grown for early use by placing some tubers to sprout now. Towards the end of the month they can be planted in a warm sheltered border.

For early peas, sow early maturing varieties only in a sheltered spot. Put in twigs immediately after sowing as in addition to providing support for the growing plants, they

For more tips why not join your local gardening group?

The Burnham and District Horticultural Society meets at 7.30 pm on the third Monday of each month (except December) at the Community Centre, Berrow Road.

On Monday 16th January 2012, Michael Smith will be giving a presentation on seed raising and propagation.

All welcome. Members of the Society free, visitors £1.00.

CARPENTRY & JOINERY

Highbridge & Burnham Artists Their aim is to raise the profile of the creative arts in the Highbridge and Burnham area in partnership with the community, to inspire individuals and strengthen communities. During the year we work in schools, residential homes & with individuals so that each year we can put on a festival of the creative arts.

Membership is open to everyone interested in joining in with our activities.

Our next meeting is on 5th January at 7.30 pm please phone 01278 784144 or 789885 for details. Cora

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LOFT & GARAGE CONVERSION WINDOWS AND DOORS

COMPLETE BEDROOM, BATHROOM & KITCHEN INSTALLATION

PORCHES, CLADDING & CONSERVATORIES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

INTERNAL DOORS & 2ND FIX CARPENTRY KITCHENS, BEDROOOMS, BATHROOMS DESIGN AND INSTALLATION

Contact: Mark C Fairchild Tel: Mob:

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the bD JaZZ Club

The New Year programme starts with a special event on Friday January 27th with a visit from a very well established band – The Frog Island Jazz Band from Essex. They have been one of the leading bands on the British jazz scene for many years often heading the bill at many jazz clubs and festivals. A rare chance to see and hear this fine example of British jazz at its best .

The venue is our usual BD Jazz Club at Laburnum House Hotel - Admission £5 Playing times are from 8pm to 11pm – For further information please contact Bob 01278 794709 or Diane on 01278 788070. We look forward to seeing you at one of our future regular club sessions or additional special events.

Find the programme on the BD Jazz club page of www. newsocietyjazz.co.uk

how to treat earache As the winter takes hold colds, tonsillitis and flu are more common, they can lead to earache – especially in children – so it’s useful to know what to do if you or someone suffers from one.

An Adult may take two paracetamol tablets or their own pain killers. A child may take the recommended dose of paracetomol syrup (not aspirin) Make the casualty comfortable and give them a source of heat, such as a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel, to hold against the affected ear. If lying flat makes

the pain worse prop them up with a pillow. Advise the casualty to see the doctor. If you are worried about the condition, particularly if the casualty is a child, or there is discharge, fever or marked hearing loss seek medical help.

There is no substitute for a thorough understanding of first aid, to find out more information about volunteering for St John Ambulance in the Highbridge & Burnham area.

Please contact Tim on 01278 780961 or email recruitment@ somerset.sja.org.uk

highbridge residents association The Highbridge Residents Association will be at the Hope Baptist Church on the 1st Thursday of every month. For more information contact kim.chatwwin@btinternet.com

Club rallysport west revs up for rally in the Park 2012 Final preparations are now well in hand for the South West’s annual premier stage rally, the K&R Mitsubishi Stages Rally held at the Brean Leisure Park in Somerset. The rally will held over the weekend of 28th and 29th January 2012. This will be the sixteenth consecutive year for the rally at Brean and it promises to be as exciting as ever.

Promoted by Club Rallysport West, the event will be the opening round of the Association of South Western Motor Clubs and the Cotswold Motor Sport Group Rally Championships.

The rally is held entirely within the confines of the Brean Leisure Park in Somerset and 85 rally cars will tackle the12 special stages over 2 days.

Among the entries for 2012 will be drivers out to defend their 2011 championship titles and start the new season in winning style.

The rally will contain a range of cars, from the ever popular Ford Escorts, Vauxhall, Nova’s, Corsa’s, and Peugeots, through to the more exotic, state of the art World Rally Cars, such as the Ford Fiesta and Focus, Subaru Impreza and Mitsubishi Evo’s

The organisers have again ensured that spectators are well looked after with covered seated grandstand and heated al-fresco snacks available in the spectator areas. All other indoor catering facilities will also be available within the park.

Spectators will be admitted to the park over both days for an admission charge of just £5 (accompanied children under 12 will be admitted free) and car parking will be £5.

The rally will be supporting two organisations, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and specialist motor sport rescue unit, West Country Rescue.

One of the supporting attractions over the weekend will be a display stand representing The Dorchester based Clay Pigeon Kart Club who will be displaying a whole range of karts, from junior through to senior formulas. Experts will be on hand to advise on all aspects of the sport. You can keep up to date with all the rally news by visiting the website www.crswrallies.co.uk

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Fei lung Kwan Kung Fu On Saturday 26th November at Berrow Primary School a Grading Competition was held which was a great success with 20 students both Seniors and Juniors from Berrow, Eton Wick and Wendover participating.

All students passed and there were 7 commendations, 5 of which were from the Berrow class! Those from the Berrow class that achieved commendations were Harrison Barber, Chloe Reynolds, Sophie Butt, Joe Laoutaris and Beth Anstee.

The Grading was held at the Berrow Primary School and there were about 40 spectators from the different areas.

Patrick Barber was the Chief Assessor and was assisted by fellow Black Sashes Kain Walton and Gordon Joyce.

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Come Dancing DanceFit in Love Lane, Burnham, provides a wide variety of dance and fitness classes for both children and adults, whether you want to be a serious dancer or just come along for fun and fitness, there is something for everyone.

We have many new classes starting in the new year, such as Mum and Me Zumba, the fitness craze that is sweeping the nation is now involving the whole family!!

We also have post pregnancy Pilates classes, a class designed for new mums and their babies, banish your baby bump, and meet new friends. Tiny Signers baby sign language are also holding drop in sessions next term.

For more information on any of the new or existing classes call Victoria on 07701045993, or visit www.DanceFitSomerset.co.uk Your first class is free!

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Stay warm in safety Following two extremely cold winters, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is reminding people to make sure your winter essentials are fire-safe and remember to test your smoke alarm every week. By following some simple rules you can ensure you stay safe and warm: Fires and heaters • Always use a fire guard to protect an open fire against flying sparks and hot embers and make sure embers are under control and properly put out before you go out or go to bed.

• Keep portable heaters away from curtains and furniture and never use them for drying clothes. Always unplug electric heaters when you go out and go to bed.

electric blankets • Never use hot water bottles in the same bed as an electric blanket, even if the blanket is switched off.

• Unplug blankets before you get into bed, unless they have a thermostat control for safe all-night use.

• Store electric blankets flat, rolled up or loosely folded to prevent damaging the internal wiring.

Candles Make sure that candles are secured in a proper holder, and away from materials that may catch fire like curtains. � It is also very important that candles are put out completely when you leave the room or go to bed.

notification The coach trip to the Forces Arboretum in May has been postponed until September 2012 due to family commitments.

More details later.

Can you knit a frog?

Friends of Marine Cove Gardens at Burnham-on-Sea are seeking volunteers who are interested in knitting.

The newly designed logo for the refurbished gardens features a frog and community gardener, Jacqui Strong, is looking at ways of raising money to support the ongoing maintenance. Jacqui is keen for all members of the community to be involved in some way with Marine Cove, so whilst gardening may not be everyone’s cup of tea, knitting may hit the button. Knitted frogs will be sold at future events to help with ongoing funds. Patterns and wool will be supplied.

This is not the only thing happening at Marine Cove, funding has just been secured to offer a

I have two seats available for a four night holiday on the Isle of Wight on March 21st if anyone is interested for more info. tel 783652.

Rosaleen Anderson

Family Learning project linked to Somerset Skills and Learning. The idea is to encourage families coming together and learning about aspects of horticulture, the history and conservation of Marine Cove and hopefully some other topics that families from the local area will find worthwhile. The courses are currently in the planning process, but are likely to start from March on a Saturday morning.

A volunteer induction day is being planned for all volunteers on the Marine Cove Project – this has been arranged for Wednesday 8th February 2012 at the Princess Hall. Any future or present volunteers are welcome to attend.

The next meeting of the Friends of Marine Cove is on Tuesday 6th March at 6.15pm at the Community Centre Berrow Road – Burnham on Sea. For more information contact Jacqui or by email jacqueline.strong@sedgemoor.gov.uk or on 0758 490 9385

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Conserving our heritage The next meeting of Burnham Philosophy Group will be on Weds January 4th 2012 at the Community Centre on the Berrow Rd. Burnham-on-Sea. The topic will be Conserving Our Heritage - and the speaker will be Ged Keele We spend significant sums of money preserving old buildings and conserving nature. Why do we do this?

Is it sentimentality, our moral sense or practical economic factors that drive our decisions in these areas? Can we arrive at a rational basis for these decisions? Ged Keele will introduce the subject and facilitate discussion.

Conserving Our Heritage Ged Keele Members Free. NonMembers £1.50

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happy new year for you New Years Resolutions do not have to be about giving something up. They are much easier to keep if you decide to do something new and exciting!

Let Somerset Skills & Learning help with their exciting range of new courses starting in January.

The spring brochure and a mini brochure is available now .

If you had some a computer, lap top or digital camera for Christmas, then let us show you how to get the most from it. We have a free IT open day at our centre in Princess Street on Tuesday 10th January from 10am to 12 noon, where you can meet the tutors and find out about the course.

Other courses starting in January includes cool art and craft courses in Stained Glass, Sugarcraft, Watercolour, Acrylic

and Oil painting. If you want to get fit, then our popular Pilates classes are a great way of improving your core strength.

There is the opportunity to gain a level 2 certificate in Food Safety, plus there are a range of qualification based qualifications available through the service to help you improve your skills and employment opportunities. For free advice from friendly staff about our ways into work courses, call 01278 431281 and ask to speak to a learning advisor.

So make 2012 the year you do something you have always been meaning to do.

Call in for a brochure, visit online at www.learnsomerset. co.uk/publications, email generalenquiries@somerset.gov. uk or call 0845 688 0488.

Target 1000’s of potential customers with our reliable leaflet delivery service.

From £20 per 1,000* (no vat!).

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A full range of accountancy services to small and medium sized businesses including accounts, taxation, VAT and payroll.

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planning, building, reg drawings & estimates for extensions EXTENSIONS & NEW BUILDS STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS • LOFT CONVERSIONS COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning We can prepare, clean, deodorise and protect your carpets and upholstery with minimum disruption and no mess

Call Free on: 0800 7839371 or: 01278 788788 and speak to Phil for a free quote www.newpincleaning.co.uk

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING 50% DISCOUNT WITH THIS ADVERT Call Steve Nicholls on:

07912 844 802

Chimney Sweep

Peter Strong Chimney SweeP

Brush and Vacuum Also chimney repairs/cowls/bird guards Wedding Attendance available to bring good luck!

NACs registered

01278 780997

07867 633629

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

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Decorators

PW PAINTER & DECORATOR

Interior & Exterior •Wallpaper Hanging Wall Tiling • Free quotes • Competitive Rates Call:

07771 992658 01278 641594

Double Glazing Repairs

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS Misted Units Broken Windows Locks, Hinges & Handles Sliding Patio Doors General Repairs

Please call Jon Croker on:

07747 536625 Driving Schools

GREGS DRIVING SCHOOL www.gregsdrivingschool.co.uk

Dont take lessons – learn to pass your driving test pass 1st time help with your theory build your confidence ask for your FREE LESSON Lessons available in Burnham on Sea, Bridgwater, Weston Super Mare & surrounding villages

Ask me for your FREE Special (Limited Offer) 07778804780

Electricians

01278 789321

Domestic - commercial-inDustrial testing & inspections - pat testing

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R.G. ALARMS & ELECTRICAL Electrical Contractor

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■ Commercial

■ Extra sockets, lights etc

■ Agricultural

■ Electrical alterations

■ Installations

■ Intruder alarms

■ Maintenance

■ Fire alarms

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ALSTONE GARDEN SERVICES We deal with anything in your garden including:

trees lopped & felled, rubbish removed, hedges & patios, fencing & blocked paving, groundwork.

Fully insured.

07815 744585 01278 789259

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 783905

07773823041

Financial Services

Robert F Parker Financial Services Independent Financial Advisers

For financial advice in Somerset 39 Julian’s Acres, Berrow Burnham-on-Sea Somerset, TA8 2LX Telephone: 01278 793844 Fax: 01278 780532 email: mail@robertparker.info 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

Garden Services

All Electrical Installations - Rewires - Storage Heating Consumer Units - Showers - Fire Alarm Systems

www.buncombeselectrical.co.uk

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48 Oxford St, Burnham-on-Sea

Credit or Debit Cards accepted by phone

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Garden and tree maintenance

Garden Works ■ Patios ■ Fencing ■ Turfing ■ ■ Block paving ■ etc ■ Free estimates No job too big or too small

tel: 01278 786979 mob:07816 250441

Local & Established for 12 years.

Green BouGhs LandscapinG & Tree surGery 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.

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Hat Hire

01934 750 669 07827328874

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Ladies Hat Hire For all those special occasions

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Your Home to Our Home Dog Boarding 01278786836 www.atirakin.co.uk 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 logS For SalE

LOGS & KINDLING FOR SALE From Log Nets to Large Loads Free delivery

01934 750669 07827 328874 muSic tuition

Violin/Viola/Piano/ RecoRdeR lessons?

1st session free!!

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

Newspaper deliveries 7 days £1.30 Per Week

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

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rEmovalS

A&S removals NO VAT!!!

free estimates • free advice

Delux total painting & decorating.

Internal and external.

Free estimates.

01278 787242 07971082292

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

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Single items collected washing machines, cookers, lawnmowers, car batteries, anything metal phone for quick and friendly service tel tom: 07742634779

taXiS and cabS Local & Friendly Airport Transfers • Hospital Visits Wheel Chair Access • 7 Seater Vehicle Call for competitive rates

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For a FREE estimate Call FJ Hales on:

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LAWN TURF SUPPLIER Established 1963

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

07905 748499

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Complete Waste Removal and Clearance services freephone

08000 853468

window clEanErS

PCS window cleaning

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All Aspects of Painting & Decorating Undertaken including:

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NICK COX PAINTING & DECORATING Internal & External Work • Wall papering • Floor & Wall Tiling • Carpentry & Joinery Fully Insured

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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

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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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