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Welcome to the May issue of LocalReach for Street and surround. Each month of the year has different stories to tell us and this fifth month of the flowers is an outstanding one. Not only is it National Asparagus Month, National Share-a-Story Month and National Burger Month but according to many old superstitions, it is unlucky to marry, buy a broom or even wash a blanket in May! Well, I don’t know about all that, but I do know that spring has most definitely sprung and this month’s issue is brimming with all the exciting activities and worthy causes happening in our community.

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The Investiture of the New Chairman of Street Parish Council is taking place on May 19th 2016 Please contact the Assistant Parish Clerk at 6 Leigh Rd, Street, Somerset, BA16 0HA. Tel: 01458 440588 Email: assistant@street-pc.gov.uk if you would like more details.

Also Street Parish Council is planning some activities to celebrate Somerset Day on May 11th, so keep a look out for more details on the Street Parish Council web site www.street-pc.gov.uk plus the Street Parish Council Facebook, Twitter, Visit Somerset pages and the Central Somerset Gazette.

The next Members’ Surgery for the Street Parish Council will be on the 4th May 2016 between 11:00 and 12:00 Noon. The meeting will be in Street Parish Rooms and two Parish Councillors will be available to discuss local issues. No appointment necessary. For further information, call 01458 440588 or email assistant@street-pc.gov.uk

DRUMMERS' NEW HOME Local community drumming group MENDIP ALL DRUMMERS meet every Wednesday at Croscombe Village Hall (Fayreway, Croscombe BA5 3QJ) welcome anyone interested to come along between 10.00 am & 1.00 pm. on any Wednesday morning to meet us, see what we get up to, chat over coffee or tea and maybe have a go on a dundun or djembe African hand drum. Further information about the group can be found online at www.mendipalldrummers.btck.co.uk.

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Why do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf in relation to your property and financial affairs and/or your health and welfare. This can be when you are no longer able to make decisions yourself or just when you have had enough of writing out cheques to pay the bills. A bit like a secretary, if you wish.

An LPA isn’t just for old people. Who knows what is around the corner?

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You can appoint more than one person to act as your Attorney so that they can work individually or together in dealing with your affairs, this is called acting ‘jointly and severally’.

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New youth club in Glastonbury YMCA have started a new youth club in Glastonbury. This YMCA Mendip youth club and is a pilot scheme in partnership and commissioned by Glastonbury Town Council.

The new youth club is every Tuesday night 7-9pm (term time) at the Scout Hut Benedict Street, Glastonbury. This pilot scheme will run up until the start of the summer holidays and a decision will be made to whether it continues.

We also have another youth club in Windmill Hill this is Wednesday nights (term time only) 6.30pm – 9.30pm St. Edmunds Community Hall, Windmill Hill, Glastonbury. The youth clubs are for young people aged between 1119 years old.

If you are aged between 11 and 17, we invite you to join our youth clubs.

They take place every Tuesday at the Scout hut, St. Benedict street and every Wednesday evening at St. Edmunds community centre, windmill hill, Glastonbury. The cost is £1 entry with snacks and drinks available.

As a youth club we host indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts and many activities for you to enjoy.

Mark Willcox Youth & Community Development Manager T 01749 679553 (Ext 5012) E MWillcox@mendipymca.org.uk YMCA Mendip, The Old Glasshouse, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1SL www.mendipymca.org.uk www.twitter.com/YMCAMendip www.facebook.com/mendipymca Come along to learn, take part and have fun. Why not bring your friends too!

For more information please contact Mark Willcox or Simon Howell the youth workers in charge.

Street Young People’s Centre The Youth Centre is open Monday and Thursday evenings 7pm to 9pm for young people from the age of 11+ The club is staffed by qualified youth workers and trained volunteers, all staff are DBS checked.

Young people are encouraged to be involved in the planning of their term-time programme which has a good mix of fun activities, sports, trips, arts and educational topics.

We have also plans this summer for a private swim and bar-b-que at streets outdoor pool.

Community Events and Volunteering

Become a member of Action 4 Youth Group who meets every Wednesday 3pm to 5pm, if you are interested in volunteering and giving to your community this is the group for you, this year the group are working with Aster Community and will be delivering afternoon tea, bingo and Aster will run IT workshops for their residents as well as other community events such as 999 day, Merriman Park Fund Day and other fun activities for young people.

For More information about joining youth club, Action 4 Youth, Volunteering or hiring the building.

Contact: Youth Worker Andrea White awhite@mendipymca.org.uk

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Somerset Rural Youth Project (SRYP), based in Edington, has delivered the government-backed National Citizen Service (NCS) since 2011. The scheme is designed to give young people the opportunity to spend time away from home trying new things, meet and learn from influential members of the community, and plan and deliver their own social action projects. SRYP is now recruiting year 11s and 12s from across Somerset for Summer NCS, which includes an activity residential on Exmoor, a second residential in Cannington, followed by two weeks of amazing social action and fundraising. The total cost is just £50 and places are filling fast. NCS looks great on CVs and university applications, and takes place during school and college holidays.

We are also looking for anyone with youth work, coaching or teaching experience to fill temporary summer vacancies on the NCS project. This involves four week’s work, including two weeks of fun-packed residentials, and the pay ranges from £1,065 for a worker to £1,198 for a leader. Anyone interested in NCS as a participant or an employee can find more info at www.sryp.org.uk

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Varifocal lenses—the facts!

Varifocal lenses are superb lenses for general wear allowing you to see distant, intermediate and near objects clearly. Spectacles can therefore be worn all the time. The field of view for intermediate and near vision is reduced when compared to a single focus lens. For this reason many people have a supplementary pair of single focus lenses to run alongside their varifocals. These are used for specific visual tasks.

The optical quality of varifocal lenses varies considerably, as does their price tag. Lens designs change from basic rudimentary designs right the way through to bespoke lenses created for the individual person - and they obviously perform differently. The latter, of course, give much wider fields of view and better optics. It is commonly thought that there are 3 types of varifocal lens design, but this sales talk is used by some Opticians in an attempt to simplify things. In truth, each lens manufacturer has 4 or 5 lens designs in their portfolio and there are numerous lens manufacturers.

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NOTICE BOARD Children’s World International is the sister charity to Glastonbury based Chil-dren’s World. Founded in 1999, the charity regularly supplies performance and creative workshops to children and families affected by trauma around the world. Since then we have worked in Albania, Kosovo, Sri Lanka, Thailand, In-donesia, Uganda, Rwanda and India. In March this year we spent four days working in refugee camps in Dunkirk and Calais. Here is a brief summary of our time there.

The day we set off, it turned out our venue in the Dunkirk camp was being closed by the authorities!

This is a classic example of life in the camps; volun-teers and/or organisations try to set up a place where children can be on a regular basis for education and activities and to provide a bit of stability, only for the authorities to pull it down. And the volunteers start over again.

Despite this, the attitude and enthusiasm of the volunteers is still great – but they need help and a constant feed of new activities and/or entertainment to keep the children positively occupied. A common response to us was “Thank goodness you’re here – this means I get a chance to work on…” etc.

We feel that a communal space for the young refugees to meet regularly is crucial to their well being and to help them come to terms with their situation. It would also help to curb the mindless wandering, looking for something to do – this is where an already dire situation could get worse.

CWI managed to achieve everything we set out to do: we provided workshops and performances to the camps at Dunkirk (18 – 19th), Calais (20th) and at a special site for particularly vulnerable Kurdish and Farsi families (21st). We al-so delivered a trailer full of aid on behalf of RAISE – Refugee Action in Somer-set East to the aid distribution warehouse in Calais and funding from Not Point-less to Dunkirk Kids’ Welfare and the Calais Women and Children’s Centre.

For more information about Children’s World and Children’s World International please go to: www. childrensworldcharity.org

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Elmhurst School Association (ESA) Diary of Events Quiz night with Fish 'n' Chip Supper - Friday 15th April 6.30 pm to start for 7.00pm Up to 6 people per Team £3.00 per person and food an optional extra, please contact. Louise (07968 669310) for details. Come and test your knowledge but make sure your team does not walk away with the wooden spoons!

Bags2School -Tuesday 3rd May morning collection A textile collection giving you chance to donate any unwanted clothing, shoes, bags, hats, belts or soft toys. Please NO bedding, curtains or towels accepted. Any donation can be brought to the school reception before the date.

Adult Bingo Nights - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Friday 27th May Friday 1st July Celebrating the Queens 90th Birthday - Thursday 21st April We will be holding a large garden Tea Party alongside pupils from Hindhayes Infant School to celebrate the Queens 90th Birthday.

Elmfest 2016 This is our school’s biggest event of the year, where organisers have taken the normal summer fete and turned it into a mini festival. There will be various bands from Strode College and a mixture of Elmhurst Talent to entertain, and a chance for the pupils and their families to camp overnight. This event is for Elmhurst pupils and families ONLY.

Street Library May Events Street Library has a variety of activities/events planned for May – why not visit the Library to find out more?

Adults’ Events - Computer courses for beginners and people wanting to improve their skills.

Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to 12 noon Courses are free but please book.

Poetry Lunch Club - Monday 16th May – The theme is Home and Garden. Feel free to bring any poems you would like to share or just sit back and relax!

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.

Events for All ages - Friends of Street Library coffee morning Saturday 7th May 10 a.m. to 12 noon

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Crispin Community Focus, based in Crispin Community Centre, is a friendly charity promoting active living within the community.

Friendly daily coffee mornings, Monday - Friday 10am-12noon Flexercise, gentle seated exercise, Mondays at 2pm and Thursdays at 11am. Tai chi for beginners, Monday at 10am- SPACES AVAILABLE! Art group on Fridays at 2pm Sewing and scrabble group are on alternate Wednesdays at 2pm, Singing on the first Friday of the month and Garden Group on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

GARDEN GROUP - Our summer outings have started!! Here is a list of our Summer outings, if you are interested in coming along please pop into the centre or call us on 01458 447248 May 17th- Otter nurseries- Wincanton. Admission- free, coach- £5 tea and coffee optional June 21st Church House Farm, Binegar and then on to Hartley's Bistro. Admission- £4.50, Coach £5 tea and coffee optional July 19th- Yews Farm, Martock. Admisson- £4.00, Coach- £5 tea and cake £2 August- No trips in August September 20th- Sherbourne Gardens, Radstock. Admission- £4.00, Coach £5 tea and cake £2.00 WE ARE ALSO HAVING A PLANT SALE ON SATURDAY 28TH MAY AT 10AM PLEASE COME AND SEE US AT CRISPIN COMMUNITY FOCUS- REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

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LOCAL EXPERT PAGE Advice from Street's Young Slimmer of the Year 2016 Super slimmer Lauren is celebrating being crowned Street’s Young Slimmer of the Year 2016 after losing 2stone in just 12 weeks.

The 21 year-old was awarded the title at her Slimming World group in Street which she attends every week. Now, as well as looking fab and feeling fitter, happier and healthier, Lauren could reach the national finals of the competition where she'll be in with a chance of winning £2,000.

The competition celebrates Slimming World’s younger members, recognising 16 to 21 year olds who’ve transformed their lives by adopting healthier eating habits and getting more active. Recent reports have found that overweight and obese children are more likely to become severely overweight adults and have a higher risk of developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease, so it’s more important than ever that young people learn about healthy eating and the benefits of being active.

Life was very different for Lauren just 3 months ago. She was unhappy with her size, her self-confidence was at rock bottom and she felt like the odd one out among her friends.

She says: "While I’d been unhappy with my weight for a while, I was nervous about joining a slimming club. I felt as though people would judge me for being overweight at such a young age. I shouldn’t have worried though, everyone was really lovely and through the group I’ve made friends with people of all ages.

Lauren began following Slimming World’s Food Optimising healthy eating plan, which encourages slimmers to fill up on healthy foods and make small changes to the way they shop, cook and eat that make a big difference, like swapping white bread for wholemeal or takeaways for Slimming World-style "fakeaways".

She says: "I honestly thought I would only be allowed to eat salad, so you can imagine how happy I was when burgers, chips, curries and pasta were still on the menu! I was worried about being hungry all the time, but Food Optimising isn’t like that at all. I never used to think about how food was cooked before, but now I’ve learned so much about healthy eating and I love trying out new recipes and sharing ideas in group."

Lauren’s confidence has soared since dropping from 12st to 10st and she no longer feels like ‘the odd one out’. She says: "Sometimes I used to feel like my weight stopped me doing things. I didn’t like shopping with friends because I wasn’t happy with the way I looked and I’d worry nothing would fit me. Now I love hanging out with my mates and I’ve got loads more energy to be more active and I love doing dancing."

Dawn, who runs the group, says: "Everyone in the Street group is so proud of Lauren. She may be one of the youngest in the group but she's still a huge inspiration to other members. She’s learned healthy habits that will stay with her for life, so worrying about her weight is definitely a thing of the past.

"Obesity in young people is such a huge problem and it affects how they feel about themselves as well as their physical health. Now Lauren has the skills to make healthier choices and is much more confident too. I hope she'll inspire other young people in Street by showing them that there’s no better time to take control of their weight than right now.

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Street Neighbourhood Watch Association Beware Rogue Traders

We're asking people to be on the alert for rogue traders and distraction burglars and particularly to keep a look out for the elderly and vulnerable who are most often the victims of these crimes.

Rogue traders are criminals who take advantage of people by using highpressure sales techniques.

Their work is often overpriced, poor quality or not required at all.

A Distraction burglar is someone who tricks their way into your home and then distracts you while they steal your valuables or cash.

Top Tips on staying safe from rogue traders and distraction burglars: • Check the identity of the caller by telephoning the company they claim to be from. Use the telephone numbers listed in your local directory or provided independently by your service provider.

• Genuine callers won't mind making an appointment for a date when you can have someone with you. This gives you time to check their identity too.

• Never use companies who make unsolicited calls, who don't provide contracts, or who offer to do work for cash.

• Call a neighbour or friend nearby to come along and check out the caller before you open the door to them.

• Many service providers provide password schemes and it can be helpful to sign up to these.

When unannounced callers knock at your door they should know the password if they are genuine.

• Keep doors locked and windows secure at all times.

• Where possible, have a safety chain fitted and always attach the chain before opening the door to strangers.

• Remember it's your doorstep, your decision.

• 'Not sure? Don't open the door' • If you suspect a Rogue trader or Distraction burglar is at your door dial 999 Did you also know: • A trader breaks the law if they visit your home and refuse to leave when requested to do so.

• Claiming a product is available for a limited time to pressure a sale is illegal.

• Inaccurately claiming you are at risk if you don't buy goods is illegal.

More information can be found at www.streetneighbourhoodwatch.btck.co.uk or from your Local Neighbourhood Police Team call 101.

Glastonbury Male Voice Choir Friday 6th May at St Benedict's Church Glastonbury, a concert featuring the amazing "GLASTONBURY MALE VOICE CHOIR" The concert starts at 7.30 pm doors open 7.00 pm.

Come and try your hand at Bowls Wyrral Park Bowls Club is opening up the green for a Family Friendly afternoon on Sunday May 15th from 2.30. People of all ages are welcome to come and have a go!

Experienced members will be on hand to help you try your skills at bowling onto a target and other key activities, as well as having a go at bowling on a full length rink. Refreshments will be available.

Free club membership is offered for the first year, to anyone who would like to join the club and play more regularly.

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A new style of Open Evening This year Bridgwater College is taking a new approach to Open Events. With research indicating that retention of information is increased when multiple senses are engaged, Bridgwater College will be offering a refreshed and highly innovative experience at our January 2016 Open Evening at our Bridgwater Centre. Come along and hear our College bands, relax with a manicure from our beauty students and taste some catering creations to name just a few. As usual tutors and staff will be on hand to answer any of your questions but this year you will see, hear and taste the experience too.

There are so many exciting aspects to life at Bridgwater College and it’s easy to miss some of these on a busy Open Evening. The changes will allow every area of the College to come alive with interactive elements for everyone. Why not ‘dance like no one is watching’ with our Dance Academy, ‘make something from nothing’ with our Engineering and Construction teams, ‘take a pit stop’ with our race car in Motorsport and see how we ‘ace A levels’ with a dedicated area for you to see our outstanding offer.

Of course some things will be staying the same – talks will be taking place throughout the night including a must-see welcome from Principal Mike Robbins.

So this June don’t just come and talk to our tutors and students, come along and experience what it’s really like to be a student at Bridgwater College. Whether you have yet to make your decision, or have applied and are checking you made the right choice, or even if you are year 10 and are considering your options early, we can’t wait to see you for an evening to remember.

Put it in your diary today: Wednesday 8 June 2016, 6pm – 8pm.

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NOTICE BOARD

FORTY YEARS ON – AND STILL WALKING! Mendip Ramblers would like to report that their Winter walking has been a delight – cold, bright days with lots of sunshine and firm, even ground to make the walking easy!

Well, there have indeed been lots of sunny days; however, it would be economical with the truth to say that the ground has been good. On many days the mud prevailed! However, we are a sturdy bunch – and walkers have turned out in all weather in very good numbers to plough on through the mud. Even in wet winters the countryside is lovely and interesting, and there are some welcoming pubs at the end of some walks!

Christmas and New Year walking and festive meals were very well attended, as was the 40th Anniversary walk in Wells in March. Other anniversary events are planned, including a Barn Dance on Friday 29th July in Shepton Mallet. With Spring has come some welcome sunshine, drying ground and a good range of Monday, Thursday and Sunday walks – the different lengths of walk mean that there is provision for walkers of all ability and experience – short Monday walks are always rewarded with a tea shop at the end! The new programme which began in April includes a wide range of walking opportunities for all.

Many members have already enjoyed a weekend of walking in and around Exmouth just after Easter. The sunny, warm weather (mostly) was a bonus – ice-cream weather, with a few cream teas too. Well, walking means that treats are allowed!

Next year’s Spring Walking Weekend is overseas – if the Isle of Wight counts? The Offa’s Dyke team are hoping to make their final assault on this route in July. Prestatyn here we come. Others are returning to Brittany for a week near the seaside in late September. Who knew that Mendip Ramblers were so international in reach?

And, the traditional free walking festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend is based in Cheddar, with the support of Cheddar Walking, to celebrate Cheddar’s new status as a Walkers Are Welcome village. So, please join us and be welcome!

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

Street Chrysanthemum, Dahlia and Vegetable Society Annual Plant Sale Street Chrysanthemum, Dahlia and Vegetable Society Annual Plant Sale is on Saturday 14th May starting at 8am till 12pm in the Library Gardens, Street. BA16 0EZ We have a great selection of plants from bedding and basket plants to Chrysanthemums, Dahlias and a good selection of Vegetable plants for sale. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Our society was founded in 1949 by a group of keen flower growers and is still going strong today. Check out our website atwww.streetcdvs.org.uk for information about our society and how to join us, our latest news letter as well as photo's from past events and schedules for our show on Saturday the 10th September. You can now also join us on Facebook - Streetcdvs where we will be advertising our events and giving hints and tips on things to grow.

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Removal and disposal of any small or bulky household items upto a full household clearance.

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No Job too Large or too Small

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Competitively priced printing for local businesses • Leaflets, Menus, Postcards • Business stationery, Booklets • Calendars, NCR, Posters Call James on 07523 990058 or email james@localreach.co.uk Happy to discuss on the phone or arrange a visit Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01458 555503 – Go to www.localreach.co.uk for more info.

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