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FROM THE EDITOR

From The Editor

Welcome to the February issue of LocalReach.

Although February is a shorter month than most, there’s lots to pack in – pancake day, st.valentine’s day and of course February half term for the children; and hopefully our articles will give you plenty of inspiration.

If you are a local club or community interest group, 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. I would also be keen to hear about all events that are happening in the local area, e.g. bingo evenings, regular meetings/gatherings, sports fixtures/events etc.

I look forward to sharing all of your news with readers next month.

Anne Smith

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

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New Charity Shop in Street

Glastonbury and Wells Cats Protection have recently opened their charity shop at 145, High Street, Street.The shop is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Saturday and from 10.00am to 4.00pm on Sunday.

All profits from the shop will be used to help homeless and needy cats in the Glastonbury, Wells, Street, Cheddar, Shepton Mallet and surrounding villages.

Trade has been brisk and the shop urgently needs more stock. Clothes are all selling well, especially children's items also bric a brac, books in good condition, children's toys and complete puzzles. Jayne the shop manager will be delighted to receive donations of any of these items and if you have any unwanted Christmas presents the team can find a place on the shelves for them as well.

We are also looking for volunteers to help in the shop. Please go along, take a look and see if you could help in this way. It is a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and the shop is bright, spacious and warm. A cuppa and a biscuit are also supplied to the workers!

For more information please contact Gill Canning on 01749 850660

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 January: The group have a busy schedule of events this month: 7th February – General meeting and competitions 14th February – Table Top Photography 21st February – Guest speaker 28th February – Battle with Frome Wessex CC at home

Women’s World Day of Prayer at Street, 2017 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.

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Strode Theatre’s Events for February 2017

Thursday 2nd February National Theatre Live: AMADEUS by Peter Shaffer 7pm, Tickets £17, concessions £15.

Lucian Msamati (Luther, Game of Thrones) plays Salieri in Peter Shaffer’s iconic play, broadcast with live orchestral accompaniment by Southbank Sinfonia.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in 18th century Vienna, the music capital of the world – and he’s determined to make a splash.

Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy his name. Seized by obsessive jealousy he begins a war with Mozart. Box Office 01458 442846.

Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th February FILM: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM (12A) 7.30pm (3rd) / 7.45pm (4th), Tickets £8, concs £7.

Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything, The Danish Girl) stars as Magizoologist Newt Scamander, in this prequel to the Harry Potter stories. Box Office 01458 442846.

Monday 6th February (additional screening – 3rd Feb SOLD OUT) FILM: THE EAGLE HUNTRESS (U) 7.30pm, Tickets £8, concs £7.

This stunning documentary, narrated by Daisy Ridley, follows 13-year-old Aisholpan as she trains to become the first female eagle hunter in her family, and rise to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries. Set against the breath-taking expanse of the Mongolian steppe, The Eagle Huntress features some of the most aweinspiring cinematography in any documentary, giving this intimate tale of a young girl’s quest an epic setting.

Box Office 01458 442846.

Wednesday 8th February ROYAL BALLET CINEMA: WOOLF WORKS 7.15pm, Tickets £5, concessions £13.

The pioneering literary work of Virginia Woolf is the inspiration for multi-award-winning choreographer Wayne McGregor's brilliant triptych for The Royal Ballet. McGregor has long been at the cutting edge of ballet, and in this critically acclaimed work he combines themes from three of Woolf's landmark novels – Mrs Dalloway, Orlando and The Waves – with elements of her letters, essays and diaries. Acclaimed British composer Max Richter creates a specially commissioned score incorporating electronic and live music. Box Office 01458 442846.

Friday 10th - Tuesday 14th February FILM: LA LA LAND (12A) 5pm (Monday only) / 7.30pm, Tickets £8, concs £7.

Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone star in this acclaimed 4

romantic musical set in modern Los Angeles. Box Office 01458 442846.

Friday 10th February FILM: PATERSON (15) 5pm & 7.45pm, Tickets £8, concs £7.

Jim Jarmusch’s charming new film chronicles a week in the life of a seemingly unremarkable man – that of Paterson (Adam Driver), a New Jersey bus-driver and amateur poet. “…a celebration of the joys, beauty and good things that can be found among the disappointments and banalities of everyday life.” Geoff Andrew, Cannes Film Festival.

Box Office 01458 442846.

Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 25th February Strode College Performing Arts: GHOST THE MUSICAL 7.30pm, Tickets £10, concessions £8.

Walking back to their apartment one night, Sam and Molly are mugged, leaving Sam dead. Trapped as a ghost between this world and the next he learns Molly is in grave danger. With the help of a phoney psychic, Oda Mae Brown, Sam tries to communicate with Molly. With a script based on the Oscar-winning film screenplay, Ghost The Musical brings all the romance and magic to life with stunning music and clever illusions. Box Office 01458 442846.

Thursday 23rd February FILM: SNOWDEN (15) 7.45pm, Tickets £8, concs £7.

Oliver Stone’s engrossing political thriller raises some extremely provocative and timely questions about our right to privacy. Box Office 01458 442846.

Tuesday 28th February ROYAL BALLET CINEMA: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY 7pm, Tickets £15, concs. £13.

A perennial delight and a much-loved classic, The Royal Ballet's The Sleeping Beauty combines the best of classical ballet, with all its charms and virtuosity, splendid music and talented dancers. First choreographed to Tchaikovsky's score by Marius Petipa in Russia in 1890, The Sleeping Beauty has wonderful ensembles, solos and celebratory dances. The designs by Oliver Messell richly evoke the baroque opulence of a royal court and the colourful characters in this famous fairytale. Box Office 01458 442846.

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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LOCAL EXPERT PAGE

New Year, New House

Buying or Selling Residential Property can be a very daunting experience Whether or not you are a first time buyer, buying a property can be a stressful time. It can be stressful selling a property too. That is why our experienced conveyancers are here to work for you and hopefully to take away some of that stress. The laws surrounding the conveyancing of residential property are constantly changing most recently with the changes in the Stamp Duty Land Tax rules.

Our conveyancing team will deal with your Mortgage Lender on your behalf when the offer is made.

Different Mortgage Lenders have different sets of conditions for different types of mortgages, whether it is a standard mortgage or a buy to let mortgage, they all require different information.

Alternatively you might be looking at doing a Transfer of Equity. This is when you either add or remove someone from your title deeds. For example, you might want to add another person as owner of your property, or if you are a couple separating you might want to remove a name from the title deeds.

This is done by drawing up a Transfer Deed for you and registering this with the Land Registry. Some Transfers of Equity are done for tax reasons and can help save tax.

At Acorn, Jill Sinclair and her team are here for you through each stage of the transaction from having your offer accepted to getting the keys to your home. So whether you are a first time buyer, selling an existing property, re-mortgaging, transferring equity or buying to let we have your best interest at heart.

We endeavour to keep you regularly updated throughout the process and to complete the matter with the least hassle possible.

We also charge fixed fees. We do not charge extra legal fees for filling Stamp Duty Forms, registering your property at the Land Registry or for dealing with your mortgage providers. This is something to be aware of when obtaining quotes.

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Small Steps for Easy Waste Wins

Resolution solution: keep it simple to save and recycle more.

How are all those 2017 resolutions holding up, from giving up X and taking up Y to being a better Z? Perhaps it is time to forget grand gestures in favour of simple steps to help you and your family waste less, recycle more and save cash:

Check somersetwaste.gov.uk to see what is collected every week, and what is not, so nothing is wasted that could be recycled and there is no contamination with unwanted extras that damage the value of the recycling.

Having taken the tops off, give all your containers a quick rinse, from the jars with food still uneaten in the bottom to bottles that will very likely contain some unused bleach, shampoo or other nasties.

If possible, squash everything, except glass and aerosols, and flatten all cardboard boxes and cut up large sheets, so you get more into your recycling boxes and the crews get more into the recycling trucks.

Ensure every scrap of waste food, every last one, goes in the food waste container and none is discarded into your rubbish bin to decay for decades in £100+ a tonne landfill instead of being recycled into electricity and farm compost.

Got a lot of recycling to go, especially cardboard? Do not risk a missed collection or find that anything is left behind. Store it and put out some each week or drop it off at Street Recycling Centre. It is open Mondays 8am-7pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays 8am-4pm; and Sundays 8am-1pm.

Shrug off buy-once-and-chuck-it consumerism, especially when it comes to Valentine‘s Day impulsiveness, and shop smarter in 2017 to buy better items that will last and be worth keeping and even repairing.

Replacing household goods? Sell them online or off or give them away to charity.

Furniture and other items can go to Glastonbury reuse charity FurnEquip, which can be contacted on01458 831188.

For more ideas on wasting far less, recycling much more and saving plenty of cash, see: www.somersetwaste.gov.uk.

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Somerset Wildlife Invites You to Enjoy the Great Outdoors

Whether you want to walk off your extra pounds, or go on a new adventure, there is nothing like facing winter’s chill head on with a walk along a local reserve.

Dundon Beacon...to find a Host of History Dundon Beacon is a heady mix of calcareous grassland, scrub and ancient oak woodland, steeped in history. Start at the Castlebrook Inn, TA11 6PR, (and end there if you need to quench your thirst before going home!), take a left and follow the main road (taking care) for about 100 metres to a public footpath signposted on your right.

Then, walking through the kissing gate you’ll follow a footpath along the edge of the fields which then joins the historical 18th Century Flagstone Church Path, which links Compton with the parish church in Dundon.

From here turn left, passing a metal gate and follow the steep track up Dundon Hill to Dundon Beacon Nature Reserve- a perfect way to get trim for Spring. When you reach the top you will see a Somerset Wildlife Trust noticeboard, and will be rewarded with views across the surrounding moors and hills from the Beacon.

Here’s where you can go native a little and explore the ancient hill fort and species-rich grassland, but make sure to return to the information board so you can head back down the track. After a short distance, turn left along a path and then right down the hill (onto a permissive path across neighbouring farmland), which is steep in places and meanders between ant hills. The grassland here supports many other insects and plants that thrive on the limestone soil. At the foot of the slope you join a footpath that leads to the Church Path, from where you can either head back to the Castlebrook Inn or visit the parish Church of St Andrew, dating from the C14th, and its ancient yew tree, believed to be over 1,700 years old. From here you can also carry on to Lollover Hill for a little extra exertion if you fancy it - from here you’ll not be far from the pub if your legs give way.

How to get there: The reserve is open all year, and you can access the reserve from School Lane at Dundon Village, near Compton Dundon. Grid Reference ST 484 326. 60 acres (24.3 ha.) Parking at Dundon Village.

For more information about this reserve and others please go to: http://www. somersetwildlife.org/reserves.html Photo credit – Paul Keen

Street Society February Meeting

On 7.30 pm on Tuesday 28 February, the Street Society welcomes Julia Wood, Wells City Archivist who will give a talk entitled "An Introduction to Wells City Archive".

Venue - Methodist Church Hall, Leigh Road, Street. Free to Street Society members. Non-members £2. Tea and coffee served.

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Charity Theatre Trips to Bristol Hippodrome

(Thu 20th April). After payment date, tickets may still be obtainable if the Hippodrome is not full.

February sees the most trips ever in a single month (let alone the shortest one). The group are off to See Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Aida, Evita, The Commitments, and Anton & Erin.

Organisers might still be able to squeeze you in at the last minute – coxtheatretrips@ btinternet.com or 01458 273085.

Many other trips are available. Most are listed here or alternatively please visitwww. theatretrips.webeden.co.uk, or e-mail coxtheatretrips@btinternet.com,or phone 01458 273085 to receive an e-mail or postal listing.

Don’t forget to book now for thehit playThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Thursday 15th June.

Here is the full Listing.Where two prices are shown these are for First or Second Price tickets.

Bookings due for payment in February are for Madam Butterfly (1st April), The Red Shoes (still have a very few vacancies on both trips) 4th& 6th April (Yes, Chris is going twice – have you seen the rave reviews?!) and Blood Brothers

Events at Street Library Street

Library has a variety of events planned for February. 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 February 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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LOCAL EXPERT PAGE

Modern Attitudes to Buying and Paying

Technology and attitudes to life continue to change with increasing speed. Today we pay with credit or debit cards and rarely use cash. Cheques are virtually extinct.

Superfast fibre-optic broadband enables us to do personal banking online via the latest mobile phone or tablet. Household bills are all paid by direct debit to spread the cost, ease cash flow and to remove the unexpected.

Historically people’s shopping habits were shaped by the quality of product and service or through personal recommendation of friends. With television advertising people are attracted by special offers, discounts and two for one deals with no thought to customer service. Purchasing decisions are often being based purely on price. We want everything immediately at a good price, but we also want quality and choice.

Wouldn’t the best scenario be to have quality, service and choice yet be able to spread the cost?

This is available when it comes to eye care and spectacles. Opticians who are part of the Eyeplan network offer fantastic professional eye care and a means of spreading the cost of both with simple monthly payments. So buying spectacles can be like having a mobile phone contract. Upgrade your spectacles each year if you wish, so you’re always at the forefront of fashion, have the best eyecare and just pay an affordable amount each month. ‘EYEPLAN COMPLETE’ is simple to set up at your local Independent Optician.

Eyeplan Complete Your spectacles and eye care ...simple monthly payments.

Call in for more details 100 High Street, Street BA16 0EW | 01458 442178 For advertising & leaflet delivery call 01458 555503 or visit www.localreach.co.uk

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The Bristol Triangular Walk – 4th and 11th February 2017

Bob and Rosemary from Mendip Ramblers will be leading The Bristol Triangular walk over two Saturdays in this programme.

It is an 18 mile walk, but the organisers have added an extra bit to Cabot’s Tower, which makes it 19.5 miles. The idea is to park at Brislington Park and Ride and take the bus to Temple Meads where the walk starts.

The first leg of 9.5 miles will take walkers to Blaise Castle Estate, visiting St. Mary Redcliffe Church, the Harbourside, Avon Gorge and the Suspension Bridge, The Downs and the Blaise Castle Estate, before catching the bus back to Temple Meads and then to the Park and Ride.

For the second leg the group will park at the Brislington Park and Ride again and take the bus to Blaise Castle.

This leg is 10 miles, starting at Blaise Castle with a visit to Badock’s Wood, Durdham Downs, Lovers Lane, Cabot’s tower, Christmas Steps, Castle Park and The Square. The finish is at Temple Meads where the group will take the bus back to Brislington Park and Ride.

Although there are some footpaths on this walk, it is mainly tarmac. If you need any more details, contact Bob and Rosemary on 01749 346023

The Methodist Church, Leigh Road, Street.

All February services start at 10.30 am

5th Mrs. Janet Day - All Age Worship 12th Rev. Colin Anderton - Holy Communion 19th Mr. Geoff Chapman 26th United Service at the United Reformed Church.

Monthly Coffee Morning and stalls.

Light refreshments and drinks available.

Saturday 18th February from 10am to 12 noon.

KNIT and KNATTER - Every Thursday 2 to 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.

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

www.deanesofcheddar.co.uk

Knitwits Knitting Group at URC Glastonbury - 9th and 23rd - items to be

knitted for Sierra Leone, Ghana (other parts of Africa), and Romanian orphanages and baby units.

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“Shoot for the moon this January!” – Glastonbury and Street’s slimming expert says aiming

high and getting support is the key to success A local expert is urging people starting a weight loss programme this January to have faith in aiming for their ideal weight, after a study found that people who set ambitious targets lose almost twice as much weight in 12 months.

Dawn Rainey, a Slimming World Consultant for the Street and Glastonbury groups, is preparing for a busy January as many people vow to turn their New Year’s resolutions to make this the year that they achieve their dream weight.

She says the latest research conducted by Slimming World shows that people shouldn’t feel limited by past weight loss attempts and should instead aim high for weight they would love to be, and get the support they need to achieve it. The national study of 24,457 people with a BMI (body mass index) in the obese category looked at the impact of target setting, and found that the more ambitious the target, the more weight people lose – regardless of their starting weight.

Dawn says her Slimming World group is the best place to get motivational support along with care and camaraderie to learn to make simple, healthy changes to lose weight and keep it off. She says: “No dream is out of reach at Slimming World. Whether it’s to lose ten pounds or ten stone, fit into a size 12 dress or a suit you’ve grown out of, run around with the kids or run a 10k race – together, me and the members can help to get you there!

“We never tell members what they should weigh, and so all new members chose their own target weight when they join. However much you’d love to lose, we know how much more motivating it is when you're aiming for a weight you dream to be rather than a weight you're told you should be or think is easily achievable – and now we have the research to prove it!

“I know what it’s like to struggle with your weight and, having lost 7st as a Slimming World member myself after joining in 2010, I also understand what a huge difference understanding how slimmers feel and offering the right kind of support can make to your chances of achieving your weight loss goals.

“It’s my dream to see my members achieve their dreams. In my group, members set targets, share recipes, challenges and solutions and celebrate success together, which is so important to a successful journey. It’s all about support, care, encouragement and fun – and I firmly believe that’s why we regularly see members achieve their weight loss dreams too. In group they learn that slimming down doesn’t have to mean giving up any of their favourite foods, and in fact they can fill up on healthy, hearty, delicious meals just by making small changes to the way they are cooked and prepared. Many also find they have so much more energy, and become much more active by starting small and finding something fun – whether it’s walking the kids to school, a dance class or washing the car – it all absolutely counts!”

MONDAY - Glastonbury

TUESDAY - Glastonbury

WEDNESDAY - Street

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

Tor Leisure Centre, Street Road, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Jo - Tel: 07778 871590

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

SATURDAY - Street Elmhurst School, Elmhurst Lane 9.30am & 11.30am Holly - Tel: 07933 950341

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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.

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.

New Home for Street Country Market The Street Country Market has now moved to the United Reform Church on the High Street, near Living Homes, as Crispin Hall is being refurbished.

Organisers hope all previous customers will continue to offer their support despite the move. New customers are also welcome to come and see what is sold. The Market sells Homemade, Home Grown, and Home Produced goods, keeping air and road miles down to a minimum, Customers can order anything offered and can purchase Hampers for that occasion when you are stuck for an idea to give.

Why not come and visit the Market - opening hours are Thursday mornings 9.a.m. until Midday.

Leaflets & menus delivered from £30 per 1,000 Up to 22,000 leaflets can be delivered to Wells, Street & Burnham We also offer a design & print service at competitive prices

Leaflet delivery & printing

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Winter Walking On The Rights Of Way Mendip Rambler’s winter programme has the usual range of walks on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays, with the addition of two Saturday city walks in Bristol in February.

Mendip walkers and the Mendip Ramblers Working Party are doing their bit to use and look after the Rights of Way, but what are the Rights of Way? Well, a brief look at any Ordnance Survey map will show a network of footpaths, bridleways, and alleys: you are entitled to walk (or ride in some cases) on them, it is your “right”.

But like other human rights it is a right that had to be won. The early years of the “rambling” movement encouraged people to walk in the countryside and in doing that, in using those paths, they could be registered as rights of way.

The legal principle “once a highway, always a highway” has served us well. However, those paths need to be mapped. In January 2026 the official maps will be “closed” – pre- 1949 rights of way cannot be added , even if there is historical evidence of their use. Ramblers, Natural England, the Open Spaces Society, the British Horse Society, the RSPB andother organisations are all working hard to claim those old paths. So if you don’t want to lose your way it’s time to act!

All details of walks and other events can be found at www.mendipramblers.co.uk.

Street Neighbourhood Watch Association Annual General Meeting 2017 The 17th Annual General Meeting of the Street Neighbourhood Watch Association will be held in the Main Hall of Brookside School on Wednesday 8th March 2017, the meeting will start at 7pm with the formal business, followed by a talk from a representative of the Victim Support agency.

The Street Neighbourhood Watch Association has had a good year with the participation in the very successful Merriman Park Fun Day and the Street Christmas Cracker, where we gave away our promotional items and advice to the public. At the AGM there will be information on crime prevention, the latest on Cold and Bogus callers, how to spot and deal with Scams and the various types of Fraud. 2017 will again see the Street Neighbourhood Watch canvassing the areas of Street that do not have a scheme and consolidating the existing schemes. Anyone who would like to start a scheme should contact the association via our web site contact page (see below) or Street Police via the non- emergency telephone number 101.

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The meeting will include free refreshments and plenty of time to talk to the guests who include displays from Street & Glastonbury Police Cadets and Merriman Park Community Group, Devon & Somerset Fire service and other local groups. So come and look around the displays and enjoy the refreshments...

The meeting is open to members and nonmembers, but only members can vote during the formal part of the meeting.

Any SNWA member who would like to join the executive committee as a member or an officer should contact the Chair at: brianbastable9@ aol.com or via our web site contact page at www.streetneighbourhoodwatch.btck.co.uk

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Men's Sheds

Are you interested in joining the Somerset Levels and Moors Sheds (SLaMS) A Men’s Shed is a larger version of the typical man’s shed in the garden – a place where he feels at home and pursues practical interests with a high degree of autonomy.

A Men’s Shed offers this to a group of such men where members share the tools and resources they need to work on projects of their own choosing at their own pace and in a safe, friendly and inclusive venue. They are places of skill-sharing and informal learning, of individual pursuits and community projects, of purpose, achievement and social interaction. A place of leisure where men come together to work.

A Shed’s activities usually involve making or mending in wood (e.g. carpentry, joinery, turning, carving, whittling, marquetry, furniture renovation) but may include metalworking (milling, sheet

metal, welding, etc.) bike repair, gardening, electronics, tool renovation, boat renovation, model engineering (model railways, planes) and even building a car! Reclamation, reuse and restoration will feature strongly – and some say that is true of the men too! Although Sheds mostly attract older men, some have included men of any age, women and young people.

Whichever activities are pursued the essence of a Shed is not a building, which some don’t have, but the network of relationships between the members. The project is part of a National programme and the local shed at Burrowbridge meet every Tuesday 930 - 1230 and Thursday 130 - 430.

For more information email: info@mail.slams. org.uk or call 01458 250603 alternatively visit www.slams.org.uk

Street Bridge Club News

Street Bridge Club is offering a new course for Beginners and Rusty Returners starting Thursday 2 February at Victoria Field Social Club, BA16 0HB 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Further information: howardjeanm@ gmail.com or 01458 447097 The Club’s last group recently graduated. Bridge is a social game that does require skills which are developed through playing!

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Street United Reformed Church February 2017 Open hearts, open minds, open door The monthly Big Coffee Morning and Sale will be held on Saturday, 4th February, from 10 am to 12 noon.

The March Big Coffee Morning and Sale will be on will be Saturday, 4th March, at the same times.

Street Parish Council

The next meeting of the Parish Council is on Tuesday 21st February. 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 March date is Tuesday the 21st. 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

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New Opportunities with Bridgwater & Taunton College Are you looking to undertake a qualification, learn a new skill, or take up a new hobby? Bridgwater & Taunton College has many courses this new year, as part of its adult training and skills provision.

There are hundreds of courses to choose from, in subjects ranging from Horticulture, Hair and Beauty, Textiles and Electrical, with durations from one day to a number of weeks, either at the College or online through Distance Learning programmes.

Most of the Distance Learning courses are free for eligible applicants, and for other learners, a Government loan is available for those who are aged 19+ and starting an eligible course at Levels 3, 4, 5 or 6. The Advanced Learner Loan is designed to support learners with their course fees in a similar way to how students studying university level courses receive a higher education loan – and will not need to be paid back until the learner earns over £21,000 per annum.

For more information about courses and loans, and to enrol online, visit www.btc. ac.uk or contact the Information and Guidance team by calling 01278 441234 or emailing: info@bridgwater.ac.uk

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Tuesday 14 – Friday 17 February Activities include sports, arts and crafts, and circus skills, all designed to provide holiday fun. Cooked lunch and tea available.

Bookings must be made in advance; please contact the Centre on 01278 441270 or email childcare@bridgwater.ac.uk

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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.

Entries the to 2017 Mendip Awards are now open!

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

1. Let your neighbours know you are going away. Ask them to push any post through the letter box.

The awards, now in their third year, entries are invited and will close at noon on Friday 31 2. Give a family member will or a friend you can trustduring a key for emergencies.

March.

The winners be announced the evening celebrations at the Royal Bath & 3.

Give them details of flights, hotels and your mobile number.

West Showground on Friday 2 June.

4. Remember to cancel the milk and papers if you still have it delivered.

5. Turn off as many electrical appliances as you can. the ten categories open to local businesses, This year features three new awards within including of the Year, Retail / Hospitality Business of the Year and 6. Close andCommunity lock all doorsEnterprise and windows.

Training & Development Keylamps sponsors Capita, 7. Set timers in various roomsExcellence. to turn on table at various times. The Royal Bath & West Society and Mendip District Council, with support from 8. If you have a front lawn, cut it just before you go.the Mid Somerset Series, the Frome Standard and local Chambers of Commerce, were also keen tohave get the behind the can awards again.

9. If you have a security alarm, set it, let you trusted friend code (you alwaysonce change it when you get back). If it is monitored by a security company, let them know you are away.

Cllr Tom Killen, Deputy Leader of Mendip District Council said “I’m thrilled to have been 10. Don’t take un-needed store cards with youtwo should inform your bankwill thatbe you will beand away involved in the Mendipcredit/debit Business or Awards over theyou; past years and 2017 bigger so they recognise any transactions you may make from another country. better than ever. The quality of entries received in 2016 made it a tough job for the judging panel and I’m sure we’ll get just as high a standard this year. We are particularly keen to Safety you’re away.who often do not get the recognition they deserve. The Mendip hear fromwhile smaller businesses 1. Keep your safe; aimed if the hotel a safeand or safety deposit box use it. Keepin your passport, valuables awards arevaluables specifically at provides supporting showcasing excellence local enterprise, andcompanies spare cash safe. and of all sizes and industries are encouraged to get involved.”

2. Be careful when out, unfortunately pickpockets are more common in some countries than the UK; be aware of Foryour more information aboutinthe awards and how to enter, visit www.mendipbusinessawards. surroundings especially a crowd. co.uk bizawards@mendip.gov.uk call are 01749 341345.

You also follow @ 3. Don’temail: ‘flash’ about your mobile phone, IPad etc.orthese attractive targets for can muggers MendipBizAwards on Twitter.

4. If you use the internet while on holiday. a. Try to only use safe Wi-Fi connections, if the hotel has Wi-Fi check if it has a password.

Children’s Stories and Craft Event in Street Library b. Never use open public Wi-Fi to do financial transactions or to send personal details on Email.

The Street willholiday. hold the next Children's Stories and Craft Event in Street 5. BeFriends safe and of keep Safe;Library enjoy your Library, Leigh Road, Street, Saturday 11 February from amat:to 12 noon.

More information can be found on on the Street neighbourhood watch10.30 web site The theme will be FANTASY CREATURES www.streetneighbourhoodwatch.btck.co.uk

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We have the following opportunities: • Care Assistants in Southlawns care home • Care and Support Workers for our community services team • Specialist care roles also available

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Mendip Ramblers Walks – January 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.

Sat 04/02/2017 at 9.30 Moderate. Bristol Triangular Walk Leg 1: Temple Meads to Blaise Castle Estate. Meet: Brislington Park and Ride Distance: 9.5mi/15.3km. Contact Bob & Rosemary on 01749 346023 Sun 05/02/2017 at 10.00 Strenuous.Priddy, Westbury, Wookey Hole. Meet: Priddy, "old" New Inn on Priddy Green Distance: 9.2mi/14.8km. Contact Jo on 01749 870813 Mon 06/02/2017 at 13.45 Moderate. Cup of tea walk Nunney. Meet: Nunney Quarry car park Distance: 3mi/4.8km. Contact Mary D on 01749 342285 Thu 09/02/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Farmborough, Clutton and High Littleton.Meet: Farmborough Church car park, Church Lane Distance: 7mi/11.3km. Contact Martyn H on 01761 471891 or 07986 621017 Sat 11/02/2017 at 9.30 Moderate. Bristol Triangular Walk Leg 2: Blaise Castle Estate to Temple Meads. Meet: Brislington Park and Ride Distance: 10mi/16.1km. Contact Bob & Rosemary on 01749 346023 Sun 12/02/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Ditcheat to Small Down.Meet: Ditcheat, Harvester Yard Distance: 11.5mi/18.5km. Contact Roger on 07803 791414 Thu 16/02/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Stour Valley Way, Gasper, Monarchs Way.Meet: Stourhead NT car park Distance: 6.2mi/10km. Contact Mo on 07557 513779 Sun 19/02/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Rode, Norton St. Philip and Farleigh Hungerford. Meet: A36 at the end of Branch Road leading to Hinton Charterhouse Distance: 11mi/17.7km. Contact Mike P on 01373 472101 Sun 26/02/2017 at 9.30 Moderate. Hensford Marsh and TheDeverills. Meet: Smallbrook Meadows Nature Reserve, Warminster Distance: 12.5mi/20.1km. Contact Bob & Rosemary on 01749 346023 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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Crispin Community Focus

On Monday 20th February and Thursday 23rd February at 11.30am a mobile phone guru from O2 will visit for a free drop in surgery to answer any questions you may have about your mobile phone!

On Friday 10th March at 10am you are invited to attend a session to help you to “Make the most of your iPad”. Pop into Crispin Community Focus to secure your place on this course.

Don't forget the regular coffee mornings Monday to Friday from 10-12 and lunch clubs on Wednesdays and Fridays at 12.30.

If you are looking for somewhere for a great priced coffee or lunch with friends whilst Wetherspoons is closed, look no further than Crispin Community Focus! Everyone welcome!

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