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FROM THE EDITOR

From The Editor

Welcome to the March issue of LocalReach. I can hardly believe that two months of 2017 have already passed – this year really is flying by.

Don’t forget that the clocks going forward on Sunday 26th March which should signal much welcome lighter, warmer days to come.

There are plenty of ideas in this month’s issue to help you enjoy the early springtime including a selection of Mendip Rambler walks, Charity Theatre Trips, Somerset Wildlife Trust events and a busy programme at Strode Theatre.

There will also be a number of charity fund-raisers for Red Nose Day on the 24thMarch.

If you are a local club, don’t forget to send me your news so I can give you some free editorial in future issues – LocalReach is the ideal way to reach residents in Street, Glastonbury and the surrounding villages.

Enjoy this issue!

Anne Smith

LocalReach Community Editor for Street & Glastonbury Email: street@localreach.co.uk

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Mid Somerset Camera Club – February Programme of Events Mid Somerset Camera Club meet each Tuesday evening at the Pipers Inn, Bath Road, Ashcott – meet at 7.45pm for an 8.00pm start.

The group have a busy schedule of events this March: • 7th March – Competition No. 4 •14th March – The David Titchener Salver Competition • 19th March – The Photography Show at the NEC • 21st March – Guest speaker • 28th March – WCPF Travelling Print Exhibition

Men's Shed Project - Street Are you looking for new interests? Do you have some extra time on your hands and enjoy practical tasks? Do you enjoy fixing and making things and recycling materials? Do you want to meet others?

An open meeting will be held on Wednesday 1st March from 11am-1.30pm at The Victoria Club Skittle Alley, Victoria Field, Leigh Road, Street, Somerset BA16 0HB. Patrick Abrahams from the Frome Men’s Shed will be along to talk about the Men’s Shed Project, and answer questions. On-site parking and refreshments available. Contact Vicky Sullivan on 07538 546139 for further information.

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Glastonbury Seed Swap

Glastonbury Seed Swap will be held on 19th March 2017 from 12pm till 5pm at The Red Brick Building and Community Garden. Growers Free family event.

Visit the dedicated Facebook page -https://www. facebook.com/seedysundayseedswap/

If you have managed to save your seeds or have excess plants and trees please bring them early on the Sunday or it will be just lovely to see you on the day.

This year the event will be bigger with films on bee health and seeds, speakers on soil health, environmental issues, mushroom cultivation, biochar and cooking with demonstrations to encourage a wider participation,.

All day there will be stalls, local made food and children's activities and all by donation. We hope to make this an informative and fun day for all the family.

It is possible locally, for everyone to have access to fresh fruit and vegetables as there is an abundance of land projects for people and families who want to grow or learn to grow in our town. For the experienced growers to teach the next generation of the different varieties and the importance, joy and ease of growing in a world of expensive fresh

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or cheap unhealthy fast food.

“The Food Movement is in a position to supply what our society lacks: mechanisms to align humans needs with the needs of eco systems and habitats. The philosophy of the food movement states that by recognising that our planetary problems and our social problems are really the same problem. The food movement represents the beginnings of the historic ecological and social shifts that will transform our relationships with each other and with the natural world.”Ecologist, The Sustainable Food Movement.

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The Burnham Nursing & Care Home Family means a lot to all of us, at The Burnham Nursing & Care Home we understand the importance of selecting the right care home. We take time to get to know our residents and their families, enabling us to create truly personalised care and a real ‘home away from home’ atmosphere.

and dining area and pleasant walled gardens.

The home is undergoing extensive refurbishment with new and refurbished rooms and new lounge and dining areas.

The Burnham provides nursing and specialist dementia care and long term residential and respite care. The home is situated in Burnham-onSea with easy access to the seafront and town centre. Our home has 53 bedrooms, a comfortable lounge

Now recruiting nursing & care staff. Call 01278 768 000 for details

We welcome visitors any time, come and see us or contact us for more information.

CONTACT: T: 01278 768 000 E: theburnham@countrycourtcare.com

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Mendip Ramblers Walks – March 2017

The programme: The group aims to give full and accurate details of walks so individuals can choose walks to their liking and within their capabilities. The programme includes regular Thursday and Sunday walks. Sometimes there are Friday walks. The group has social events, weekends away and holidays. All details can be found in the programme.

Where? The group walks almost anywhere in Mendip and surrounding areas. Routes avoid roads as far as possible, using footpaths and bridleways.

What time and how long? Thursday walks start at 10.00am and are usually about 6 miles, finishing at around 2pm. They are walked at a slower pace than the Sunday walks. The group has a coffee stop at 11am and a lunch break at around 12.30 or 1pm. Sunday walks start at 10.00am and are usually about 10 miles, finishing at around 4.00pm. They are walked at a faster pace than our Thursday walks. There is a coffee stop at 11am and a lunch break at around 12.30 or 1pm. Walkers may also stop for a short mid-afternoon break on our longer walks. Terrain Walks are described as flat, undulating or hilly. Mud can be expected, except in urban areas.

Thu 02/03/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Stockhill Wood, Dursdon Drove and Priddy.

Stockhill Wood car park Distance: 6mi/9.7km. Contact Gus on 01749 840349 or 07840 926769 Sun 05/03/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Gare Hill, East Woodlands and Tytherington (incl. section of Mendip Ring). Meet: Deerwood Common, small car park off the track leading to Witham Park Farm Distance: 11.5mi/18.5km. Contact Gus on 01749 840349 or 07840 92676 Mon 06/03/2017 at 13.30 Leisurely. Cup of tea walk Radstock. Meet: Radstock Recreation Ground car park Distance: 3mi/4.8km. Contact Jane D on 01761 232715 Thu 09/03/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Mells, Conduit Bridge, Buckland Dinham, Great Elm and Wadbury Valley. Meet: Mells, Talbot Inn Distance: 6mi/9.7km. Contact Trevor & Val L on 01761 232311 Sun 12/03/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Ditcheat to Pilton. Meet: Ditcheat, Harvester Yard Distance: 11.5mi/18.5km. Contact Roger on 07803 791414 Thu 16/03/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Compton Dundon circle. Meet: Street, YHA Youth Hostel Distance: 7.2mi/11.6km. Contact Dave D & Colin on 01963 351077

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Sun 19/03/2017 at 10.00 Strenuous. Cerne Abbas to Dorset Gap Meet: Cerne Abbas ST663014, NOT the Giant viewpoint cp but 200yds down minor road, leading south from the viewpoint, then on LEFT Distance: 13.5mi/21.7km. Contact Laurence on 07568 584994 Thu 23/03/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Ramble to Dinder, Worminster Down and the "wild wood". Meet: Wells, east end of Ash Lane (near Old Bristol Road Distance: 7mi/11.3km. Contact Brian U on 01749 672457 Sun 26/03/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Axbridge, Cheddar Wood, Crook Peak.

Meet: Axbridge, free car park Distance: 10mi/16.1km. Contact Janet on 01458 835238 Thu 30/03/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Oakhill and Masbury Castle. Oakhill Village Hall Distance: 6mi/9.7km. Contact Trevor & Val L on 01761 232311 For full details about the Ramblers, and for information about individual walks, please use the contact numbers quoted or visit www. mendipramblers.co.uk

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Just Somerset Introductions

Making the first step to making friends or finding that special someone can seem so daunting.

At Just Somerset Introductions, part of Just Introductions Group we are here to hold your hand along the journey.

A unique service unlike anything you've experienced before, bringing people together across Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire.

Been burnt with online dating? worried people aren't who they say they are? or sick of playing games? - Just Introductions can eliminate all those usual concerns. We visit each member in their own home, build a personal profile, organise weekly events, from bowling to pub lunches and country walks. You also have your own dedicated consultant who will be there to help and advise.

Annual membership starts from as little as £350.

The worst thing that can happen is you make a new friend, so give it a shot and call us today on 07584 250285 or check out our website for more information www.justintroductionsgroup.co.uk

Why not visit Street Library this March?

Street Library has a variety of events planned for March. Why not visit the library to find out more?

Adults’ Events Computer courses for beginners and people wanting to improve their skills – Monday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Courses are free but please book.

Poetry Lunch Club – Monday 20th March 1p.m. to 2 p.m.

Children’s Events Rhyme Time – Every Wednesday 11.15 a.m. to 11.45 a.m.

Story Time – Every Saturday 10.30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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WHY DO ESTATE AGENTS RECOMMEND CERTAIN CONVEYANCERS?

Have you ever wondered why some Estate Agents pressure you to use their recommended Conveyancers?

The fact is, some Estate Agents get paid referral fees for recommending Solicitors. However, solicitors are commercial businesses and as such, need to make a profit. By paying Estate Agents referral fees the Solicitors will need to recover the money from somewhere i.e. you! It is therefore likely that the quote you receive from a firm of Solicitors that the estate agents have recommended will be considerably higher.

You should also be very careful of headline quotes you are given. Check whether there are hidden additional costs for:• Postage • Dealing with mortgages • Completing Land Transaction Forms • Completing identity checks • Completing the necessary searches.

Frequently the firms that are recommended are not local and you will not have an opportunity to meet anyone on a personal basis. People dealing with your transaction do not always have the correct qualifications and on top of this, they will not have the expertise & knowledge of the area like a local solicitor would.

At Acorn we believe in a personal service at a reasonable fixed price with no hidden costs. We further believe that if you are spending thousands of pounds on a property, you should meet with the person who is acting for you. We will explain all of the paperwork to you and deal with any enquiries that you may have. You will have a face to face meeting which will be specific to your individual house and will cover all of the paperwork relevant to that sale or purchase. Our Conveyancers will also try and give you some helpful tips and general guidelines to assist you in your move and your future use and enjoyment of your property. Our fees will not change if we speak once on a transaction or numerous times.

Visit our website to read the full article. http://www.acornsolicitors.com/2017/01/26/recommending-conveyancers/

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What’s in a brand?

To most people a “brand” is the name given to a product or service from a specific source and is similar to the current meaning of the word “trademark.”

A ‘Brand’ can be associated with a level of expectation, quality and style. This perceived quality over a ‘generic’ product tends to mean that there is a higher price tag attached to the product. Some of this cost may go to the designer in the form of royalty—the charge for allowing the company to use his or her name. The manufacturer of the ‘Brand’ is therefore expected to maintain the quality of the product.

Eyetech has balanced the desire for ‘Brands’ by stocking niche ranges of frames, ranges that have features to talk about. For example Eyetech stock hand painted Mattisse frames and Paulo Pilipe frames with a unique patented side design.

Eyetech has also sourced their own range of frames and through a staff competition chosen the name of the range of their ‘brand’ to be ‘BEES KNEES’ or BK. BEES KNEES are stylish, functional and high quality frames but without the extra cost of a traditional brand. Eyetech directors have selected the styles and colours, specified the quality of materials and workmanship, therefore enabling the price of the range to be great value for such a quality product.

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BBC Stargazing Live Event

Friday 31 March. Each year, BBC Stargazing Live hosted by Brian Cox and Dara O’Briain aims to highlight the wonderful science of astronomy to the general public. To coincide with this year’s TV programme, Wells & Mendip Astronomers are hosting an event organised by Space Detectives at Hugh Sexey's School in Blackford which we hope will be equally inspiring.

There is a full evening of activities from 7.30-10pm, including: Space Odyssey Indoor Planetarium; Space Detectives Full Event Workshop for all the family and Virtual Reality Station; Wells and Mendip Astronomers' Event Display; Pete Richardson Astrophotography; Crewkerne and District Astronomical Society Displays and "Ask an Astronomer"; Manned telescopes for public viewing; PTA Supported refreshments; Sowy Astronomers Displays.

For further information visit www.wellsastronomers.org.uk

Women’s World Day of Prayer at Street, 2017

Friday 31 March.

Women’s World Day of Prayer is on Friday, 3rd March, and will be held at the Salvation Army in Goswell Road. Services are at 2 pm and 7 pm.

This year’s programme has been compiled by the women of the Philippines.

The special day here has been arranged by the local committee, and churchgoers and nonchurchgoers are equally welcome.

The Methodist Church, Leigh Road, Street - March.

Services at 10.30 am

•5th Mr. Keith Elliott.

• 12th LA - Wives service.

• 19th United service

at the United Reformed Church.

• 26th Mrs. Janet Day.

Classic Tails Wedding Suit Hire from £50.00* *Actual price of wedding suit shown in above pictures excluding accessories.

Free fittings or advice call 01934 742 530

Monthly Coffee Morning and stalls. Light refreshments and drinks available. Saturday 18th March - 10am - 12 noon.

Kit and Knatter Every Thursday 2 - 4pm.

Bring your knitting, embroidery or any other craft that you like to do.You don't need to be able to knit, just come along for a natter and cup of tea. For more information contact Sally on 01458 441870.

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Concern for the War Memorial

Street Parish Council is concerned about the condition of the war memorial. Despite a refurbishment in 2009, the memorial continues to deteriorate.

A committee of councillors and representatives of local service organisations has been working on finding a fitting replacement.

The first hurdle was finding a suitable site in the middle of the village and the new memorial and a plaque bearing the names from both world wars, will be sited in the community garden adjacent to the United Reform Church.

MONDAY - Glastonbury Tor Leisure Centre, Street Road, 7.30pm Dawn - Tel: 01458 833536

John Candler ( www.somersetguild.co.uk/?content_ id=22&member_id=450 ) of Somerset Guild of Craftsmen, has been commissioned to design and carve the new 2 metre high memorial. A small stone sample of the materials he will use can be seen in the Street Parish Rooms. It is hoped the new memorial will be in place by November 2017.

WEDNESDAY - Street The Royal British Legion, Farm Road, 9.30am & 11.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Dawn - Tel: 01458 833536

Street Parish Council are launching a public subscription to give local people and organisations the chance to contribute towards the new memorial ,in the same way that the old memorial was financed.

If you wish to contribute please contact Street Parish Council on 01458 440588.The calvary of the existing memorial will be re-sited in Merriman Park once the new memorial is in place.

JOHN PARK Landscape Gardener, with over 20 years experience ALL LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE IN STREET AND SURROUNDING AREA Driveways, Patios, Decking, Ponds, Tree Surgery, New Lawns/Turfing, Summerhouses, Sheds, all types of fencing and much more.

No job is too big or too small • FREE QUOTATIONS • References available on request

Tel: 01458 841671

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Professional, family-run company Lifeline Homecare aim to offer a user centred, flexible, high quality personal and practical service designed to support individual people living in their own home and to assist and improve the quality of their lives.

The company was started by Peggy and Emma Gifford-Pike in 2003. We now serve clients with a range of needs across Wiltshire, Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) and are accredited with social services across all three counties.

We are also accredited with the Commission for Social Care Inspection (now the Care Quality Commission) and are also members of the United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA).

Investing in People Lifeline’s care staff possess a range of experience in providing homecare to all our services user groups.

Irrespective of experience, all staff undergo a six week induction program including a range of classroom teaching, shadowing in the field and supervisions with team leaders.

After induction and a probationary period, staff undertake a training needs analysis, which is incorporated into their training and development plan.

A number of staff already have NVQ2/3 in care, and all staff are encouraged to start NVQ 2 in care within six months of starting with us. All staff have an annual appraisal of their overall standard of performance, training and development needs.

Can you make a difference? and help vulnerable people to remain independent in their own homes within the community where you live?

Community Carers Professional, family-run company Lifeline Homecare aim to offer a user centred, flexible, high quality personal and practical service designed to support individual people living in their own home and to assist and improve the quality of their lives.

The company was started by Peggy and Emma Gifford-Pike in 2003.

We now serve clients with a range of needs across Wiltshire, Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) and are accredited with social services across all three counties.

We are also accredited with the Commission for Social Care Inspection (now the Care Quality Commission) and are also members of the United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA).

Investing in People Lifeline’s care staff possess a range of experience in providing homecare to all our services user groups.

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Hours : Part Time / Full Time Salary : £DOE. Evening and Weekend Enhancements Location : Shepton Mallet / Wells / Glastonbury / Street Lifeline Homecare is a family run business delivering quality services to hundreds of vulnerable people in your area.

We have 7am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm and weekend shifts available.

Experience is preferred but not essential as full training we be given. You should have your own transport and be prepared to travel within the above areas.

Benefits Include

Irrespective of experience, all staff undergo a six week induction program including a range of classroom teaching, shadowing in the field and supervisions with team leaders.

After induction and a probationary period, staff undertake a training needs analysis, which is incorporated into their training and development plan.

• Various hours Mon - Sun 7am - 10pm

• Career Development

To apply please contact Elizabeth at Lifeline Homecare

A number of staff already have NVQ2/3 in care, and all staff are encouraged to start NVQ 2 in care within six months of starting with us. All staff have an annual appraisal of their overall standard of performance, training and development needs.

• Company Telephone

on 01458 832 692 or email : enquiries@lifelinehomecare.co.uk

• Evening and weekend enhancements • Full paid induction •Full training and H&Sc Diploma Level 3

• Paid mileage and travel • No upper age limit.

Web : www.lifelinehomecare.co.uk | We are an equal opportunities employer

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Street Funeral Care

With the strength and reputation of The Co-operative Group behind us, our Funeralcare teams view their key role both as supporter and adviser to the bereaved, helping them create a fitting funeral which truly reflects the life of an individual. Many people do not realise how a funeral can be transformed with just the smallest of personal touches, and our staff are fully trained to offer a wide range of options on all funeral services, whether it be arranging a funeral for a loved one, or planning ahead with a Pre-paid Funeral Plan.

Our Funeral Home team is led by Geoff Parker our Funeral Director who has over 30 years experience and he is assisted by Melissa and Melanie who are our Funeral Arrangers.

We welcome you to come in and see us for a chat over a cup of tea or coffee where you will find light airy rooms, providing pleasant, comfortable surroundings and a private chapel of rest. Its homely surroundings will help people feel more at ease when making funeral arrangements.

Part of our commitment to the local community is also to work alongside local charities, schools, churches etc. by helping out in raising money, donating items or in the giving of our time, please contact us if we can help your local cause in any way.

Staff at our funeral home can be contacted on 01458 448645 and all calls will answered personally at any time, day or night.

Funeralcare

Here for you in Street Our caring and professional team are here to guide and advise you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call in and meet Geoff Parker, your local Funeral Director.

We’re here when it matters most

Street Funeralcare 162 - 164 High Street, BA16 0NH 01458 448645

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Part of Co-operative Group Limited.

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Got 25 minutes to change your life?

The NHS Health Check programme is taking place in Somerset and are being delivered in Glastonbury and Street, as well as other areas across Mendip and Somerset.

The checks are a national programme to inform people of their risk of coronary heart disease. It takes 25 minutes where blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI and lifestyle are assessed by a healthcare professional.

ToHealth’s bespoke health check software is being used in the checks which clearly explains your results which they receive within their appointment. You can also be referred into appropriate lifestyle services instantly.

Ashcott are Somerset ESFA (Small Schools) runners-up 2016-2017

Ashcott Primary School football team took part in the English Schools Football Association county finals tournament at Bridgwater College this week. Twelve schools from all across Somerset took part, all of whom had come either first or second in their local area tournaments in order to qualify for the county finals.

After coming first in their pool of six schools in the first round, Ashcott qualified, unbeaten, for the semi-final where they won 3-1. In the final they faced tough opposition from Winford Primary School and the game ended 1-0 to Winford. This was a close tournament between local small schools from all across Somerset, well supported by students from Bridgwater College who refereed the matches.

You can currently book an NHS Health Check at: Glastonbury Surgery, Glastonbury Health Centre, Vine Surgery and Sainsburys, Street.

For more information or to book, visit: www.somersethealthchecks.co.uk or ring 01823 261794.

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Street United Reformed Church February 2017

Open hearts, open minds, open door On the High Street, next door to Living Homes) The March Big Coffee Morning and Sale will be on will held be Saturday, 4th March, at 10 am until noon, and again on Saturday, 1st April, at the same times.

Street Parish Council

The next meeting of the Parish Council is on Tuesday 21st March. Public question time begins at 7.15pm and the council meeting officially starts at 7.30pm. Meetings are usually held in the John Webster Room, Street Parish Rooms, 6 Leigh Road, Street –disabled access and toilets.

The April date is Tuesday the 18th. For more information call 01458 440588 or email assistant@ street-pc.gov.uk Other meetings of the Council and its Committees are held as necessary and full details of all meetings are displayed in the Public Library, at Street Parish Rooms and on the Community Noticeboard in front of the Crispin Hall, High Street, Street.

Details of meetings, agendas and minutes can be accessed via the website www.street-pc. gov.uk or by contacting the Parish Clerk.

Room For Hire

Street Parish Council has rooms available for hire. The rooms are in the centre of Street so close to car parks/bus stops and can seat up to 55 people.

Hire rates are ‘reasonable’ – for further information please call 01458 44058

WILL MANAGEMENT SERVICES • Servicing Somerset and Devon • Free advice • Fully qualified members of and regulated by the Society of Will Writers • Home visits • Fully insured • Services include wills, inheritance planning, severance of tenancy, lasting powers of attorney, property trusts, funeral plans and secure storage.

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Spring has arrived!

At The Walled Gardens of Cannington, the arrival of spring is marked by a flurry of events and the start of some weekend opening. With 12,000 bulbs planted at the Gardens every year, many of them will be unveiling themselves this March, as we head into the season of Mothering Sunday, Easter celebrations and Lambing Fun Day. The Gardens are open daily and are a lovely place to spend some quality time. On Mothering Sunday on 26 March, all mothers visiting will receive a special gift (whilst stocks last), and free entry with an accompanied paying adult.

Easter Weekend in April, sees fun for all the family with activities for the children, and maybe a chocolate egg or two!

On Sunday 19 March, entry to the Gardens is free (this day only) if you have a valid ticket for Lambing Fun Day, also taking place on this date at Bridgwater & Taunton College’s Rodway Farm in Cannington. If you’re in the village, why not pay the Gardens a visit on the same day, and witness them blooming into the springtime season.

For all other events in March, normal entry fees apply: adults £4.95 and accompanied children (under 16) free!

As well as the Gardens, there is also a beautiful Gift Shop, Plant Nursery, and Tea Room, which you don’t need access to the Gardens to visit.

Look o for ou ut NEW G r UID availab E l now! e

GARDEN EVENTS 2017 FREE Gardens entry with LAMBING FUN DAY ticket – Sunday 19 March, Rodway Farm, Cannington, TA5 2LS. MOTHERING SUNDAY – Sunday 26 March Join us on Mothering Sunday, where all the mothers visiting us will receive free entry and a special gift.*

EASTER WEEKEND Friday 14 – Monday 17 April The Gardens will be full of spring colours. With activities for the children, and maybe a chocolate egg or two, it’s fun for all the family! walledgardens@bridgwater.ac.uk 01278 655042

*Free entry when accompanied by a paying adult. Free gift whilst stocks last. Normal entry fees apply.

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Going away this summer?

Mendip Business –aEntries Open With the summer holidays Awards soon upon us2017 here are few tips toNow keep your home safe while you are away.

Ten tips on how to make sure it’s all there when you get back.

Entries forneighbours the 2017know Mendip Business Awards aretonow open!

1. Let your you are going away.

Ask them push any post through the letter box.

2. Give a family member or a friend you can trust a key for emergencies.

The awards, nowofinflights, theirhotels thirdand year, are invited and will close at noon on Friday 31 3. Give them details yourentries mobile number.

March.

The winners will be announced during the evening celebrations at the Royal Bath 4. Remember to cancel the milk and papers if you still have it delivered. &5. West Showground on Friday 2 June.

Turn off as many electrical appliances as you can.

6. Close and lock all doors and windows.

This year features three new awards within the ten categories open to local businesses, 7. Set timers in various rooms to turn on table lamps at various times. including Community Enterprise of the Year, Retail / Hospitality Business of the Year and 8. If you have a front lawn, cut it just before you go.

Training & Development Excellence. Key sponsors Capita, The Royal Bath & West Society 9. If you have a security alarm, set it, let you trusted friend have the code (you can always change it when you get and Mendip District Council, with support from the Mid Somerset Series, the Frome back). If it is monitored by a security company, let them know you are away.

Standard and local Chambers of Commerce, were also keen to get behind the awards 10. Don’t take un-needed credit/debit or store cards with you; you should inform your bank that you will be away once again. so they recognise any transactions you may make from another country.

Cllr Tom Killen, Safety while Deputy you’reLeader away. of Mendip District Council said “I’m thrilled to have been involved in the Mendip Business Awards over the past twobox years will be valuables 1. Keep your valuables safe; if the hotel provides a safe or safety deposit use it.and Keep2017 your passport, bigger and better than ever.

The quality of entries received in 2016 made it a tough job and spare cash safe. for the judging panel and I’m sure we’ll get just as high a standard this year.

We are 2. Be careful when out, unfortunately pickpockets are more common in some countries than the UK; be aware of particularly keen to hear from smaller businesses who often do not get the recognition your surroundings especially in a crowd. they deserve. The Mendip awards are specifically aimed at supporting and showcasing 3. Don’t ‘flash’ about your mobile phone, IPad etc. these are attractive targets for muggers excellence in local enterprise, and companies of all sizes and industries are encouraged 4. If you use the internet while on holiday. to get involved.” a. Try to only use safe Wi-Fi connections, if the hotel has Wi-Fi check if it has a password.

b. Never use open public Wi-Fi to do financial transactions or to send personal details on Email.

For more information about the awards and how to enter, visit www.

5. Be safe and keep Safe; enjoy your holiday. mendipbusinessawards.co.uk email: bizawards@mendip.gov.uk or call 01749 341345.

More information can be found on the Street neighbourhood watch web site at: You can also follow @MendipBizAwards on Twitter. www.streetneighbourhoodwatch.btck.co.uk

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Charity Concert with Caerphilly Male Voice Choir - Saturday March 18th, 2017 - Raising funds for Wells-based Dementia charities

Few sounds can match the massed voices of a Male Voice Choir from Wales, the land of song. Wells Lions Club is pleased and proud to be hosting the Caerphilly Male Voice Choir for a special charity concert on Saturday March 18 to be held in St. Cuthbert’s Church.

This very special concert will support Wells-based charities dealing with dementia sufferers and their families. All funds raised from the event will be shared principally by Heads Up whose aim is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of adults locally, and The Lawrence Centre which provides day care for people with dementia. Wells Lions hope to raise at least £2,000.

The concert is being sponsored by Bluebird Care Mendip based in Wells Town Hall, a company which provides caring and sensitive domiciliary care support to help people live well with dementia. In addition, The Swan Hotel in Wells which supports the Heads Up charity has donated a star raffle prize of a night’s stay in the hotel’s luxurious Cathedral Suite, worth £350.

The two-hour concert will feature classic choir songs and include a performance from guest soprano Cheryl Roberts, winner of many Eisteddfod awards. Caerphilly Male Voice Choir was formed in 1906 to support the local community during dark industrial days and today, as a registered charity, is still helping good causes.

Tickets are priced at £10 or £15 for reserved seating and a complimentary concert programme. To buy tickets, please call me on 01458 210926 or email: millerburt@btinternet.com

How are you coping with cardboard?

Boxing champs: flatten, cut up, store or take those boxes to a recycling site Are you finding cardboard is starting to be a problem?

I am not talking about cereal boxes or other food packaging, or even the puzzle of why cat food pouches are in cardboard boxes so rigid that it must be stamped on to flatten when empty.

Instead, the growing problem is all those bigger and tougher cardboard containers used for delivering internet purchases or boxing up big ticket items like electronics or garden furniture from a weekend shopping trip.

What were once occasional packaging mountains are becoming a weekly problem as residents in Street, Glastonbury and surrounding villages pile up cardboard on recycling day.

That causes problems for the hard working collection crews because once the cardboard container on a truck becomes full, the vehicle has to go back to the depot to off-load, even if the other material collection pods - known as stillages - are empty.

Or else the crew can keep working but leave all card behind, unless an extra vehicle can be brought in to pick up only all those boxes.

That is why we ask residents to only put out the equivalent of two kerbside boxes of cardboard at a time, and flatten boxes and cut up large sheets, so they can be easily slotted into the truck’s cardboard container.

Got a lot? If you have time and transport, drop it off when passing a recycling site, such as the centre in Street, as their cardboard skips can cope with the bigger sheets and larger boxes.

If you do not have transport, store the card and put out some each week.

Alternatively, there may be others in your community who are keen to take your cardboard, from gardeners wanting to suppress weeds, or those on Freecycle or Freegle who need boxes and packaging fillers for moving house or even their own internet sales through eBay For more on wasting far less, recycling much more and saving plenty of cash, see www.somersetwaste. gov.uk.

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Strode Theatre Events In March 2017 (This is a selection. Please see the Strode Theatre website for the complete up-to-date listings)

Wednesday 1st March Exhibition on Screen: I, CLAUDE MONET 5pm & 7.30pm, Tickets £10, concessions £8.

Using letters and other private writings and shot on location in Paris, London, Normandy and Venice, this film reveals new insight into the man who not only painted the picture that gave birth to Impressionism but who was perhaps the most influential and successful painter of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Strode Theatre, Street, BA16 0AB, box office 01458 442846, www.strodetheatre. org.uk

Saturday 4th March WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL JAZZ ORCHESTRA 7.30pm, Tickets £15, students £12 A swinging night of jazz standards featuring solo flautist Gareth Lockrane. Strode Theatre, Street, BA16 0AB, Box Office 01458 442846, www.strodetheatre.org.uk.

Thursday 9th March & Monday 13th March NT LIVE: HEDDA GABLER 7pm, Tickets £17, concessions £15.

Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama comes to the Strode screen in a modern production from Tony Award winning director Ivo van Hove, live from the Donmar Warehouse, London. “I’ve no talent for life.” Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon, but the relationship is already in trouble. Hedda feels trapped and longs to be free, but trying to control those around her, she sees her own world unravel… Strode Theatre, Street, BA16 0AB, Box Office 01458 442846, www.strodetheatre.org. uk.

Sunday 12th March FILM – CHARITY SCREENING: THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES (cert. tbc) 3pm, Tickets £8.

Determined to gate-crash her ex-lover’s funeral on glamorous French hideaway, former Hollywood siren Helen (Joan Collins) escapes her London retirement home with the help of Priscilla (Pauline Collins), a repressed English housewife stuck in a bad marriage.

Pooling their limited resources, they hit the road. On this unforgettable journey, they find true friendship in one another – and have the time of their lives. Strode Theatre, Street, BA16 0AB, Box Office 01458 442846, www.strodetheatre.org.uk.

Friday 17th March DAME JENNI MURRAY – A HISTORY OF BRITAIN IN 21 WOMEN 7.30pm, Tickets £18 For more than 25 years Jenni Murray has been a leading presenter on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour. With A History of Britain in 21 Women she presents a personal 20

selection of historic figures whose lives intrigue and inspire - from Boudicca to Mary Quant and from Jane Austen to Barbara Castle - shedding light on social, political, religious and cultural aspects of British history.

Strode Theatre, Street, BA16 0AB, Box Office 01458 442846, www.strodetheatre.org.uk.

Saturday 18th March CLOUDBUSTING – THE MUSIC OF KATE BUSH 7.30pm, Tickets £18.50 The UK’s longest running and most applauded Kate Bush tribute, Cloudbusting features intricate and authentic arrangements of all the hits includingWuthering Heights, Wow, Babooshka and Running Up That Hill, performed in front of awe-inspiring image projections. Vocalist Mandy Watson captures every nuance of the studio recordings with uncanny precision and negotiates Kate’s wide vocal range with ease. Strode Theatre, Street, BA16 0AB, Box Office 01458 442846, www.strodetheatre.org.uk.

Thursday 23rd – Saturday 25th March STREET THEATRE present DANCING AT LUGHNASA 7.30pm, Tickets £12.50, concessions £11.50, 16&under £9.50.

Brian Friel’s funny and moving masterpiece is set in rural County Donegal in August 1936. Michael Evans is seven and being raised by his mother and her sisters, when three events are about to change their traditional world for ever: his uncle Jack returns after serving as a missionary in a Ugandan leper colony for 25 years; Michael meets his father for the first time and the family acquires their first radio. Strode Theatre, Street, BA16 0AB, Box Office 01458 442846, www.strodetheatre.org. uk.

Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th March FILM: JACKIE (15) 7.30pm, Tuesday also 5pm. Tickets £8, concs £7.

More than a bio-pic, this intimate portrait of one of the most recognised women of the 20th century has a stunning central performance by Natalie Portman.

Framed around an interview for Life magazine just one week after the assassination of President John F Kennedy, the detail of the actual shooting, the immediate aftermath and her consideration for her children gives us an insight into the intimacy of her life, set within a national and global situation. Strode Theatre, Street, BA16 0AB, Box Office 01458 442846, www.strodetheatre.org.uk.

Tickets are available from the Strode Theatre box office (01458 442846) and online at www. strodetheatre.org.uk. There is a £1.50 transaction fee on all bookings other than cash transactions.

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