Street May 2017 LocalReach Issue No 40

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FROM THE EDITOR

From The Editor

May is an extremely busy month in the local area. Every issue is packed with all the news, events and information from the community of Street.

Don’t forget the bank holidays on Monday 1st May and Monday 29th May which promise lots of special local events. Traditional English May Day celebrations include dancing around a Maypole, Morris dancing, and crowning a May Queen. Although summer officially starts in June, May Day marks its beginning, so let’s hope for some good weather! May Day celebrations have been carried out in England for over 2000 years.

If you are a local club or charity, don’t forget to send me your regular news so I can give you some free editorial in future issues – LocalReach is the ideal way to reach over 9,000 residents in Street, Glastonbury and the surrounding villages.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Enjoy this issue!

Anne Smith

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Bring On Spring, But Not Unwanted Kittens

Spring has arrived, and with it can come problems for cat owners. Street Veterinary Centre has advice for all cat owners to protect their pets from unwanted pregnancies, and an offer of help.

Vet Jade Clark said: “Cats are seasonal breeders. As the days become longer they come into season". Now is the time to take action to prevent unwanted litters, by early summer animal rescue centres are overwhelmed with unwanted kittens.

Jade added: “According to recent surveys 85% of cat litters are unplanned. Cats can become pregnant from as early as four months of age. Spaying prevents unwanted pregnancies.

“The added benefits of spaying your cat are the prevention of ovarian cancer and the reduced risk of two others cancers, of the cervix and mammary glands.” Jade continued.

Jade stressed the importance of neutering male cats as well. “Castrating a Tom cat will help to prevent him fighting, and urine marking. Fighting is linked to abscesses, injuries and infection, and it’s a known fact that most cat victims of road accidents are un-neutered Toms. Castration also prevents testicular cancer.”

Street Vets senior vet Julian Cosser said: “Our practice supports local animal charities and promotes their good work, so we are subsidising cat neutering throughout April and May and including free micro chipping. It’s a simple and affordable operation.

If you are a caring cat owner and want to talk to us, please visit us at 187 High Street, BA16 0NE, or phone us on 01458 442398.

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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.

Our newly refurbished luxury residential suite ‘The Rookery’ is now open and features 17 bedrooms with ensuite walk-in shower rooms, fully equipped bathroom, comfortable lounge and dining area.

The Burnham provides nursing and specialist dementia care as well as long term residential and respite care. The home is situated in Burnham-on-Sea with easy access to the seafront and town centre.

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

Come and see us or contact us for more information.

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Street Chamber of Trade Requires a New Chairperson

The Street Chamber of Trade and Commerce requires a new chairperson following the departure of the previous person.

The role is ideal for someone who is interested in Street and its development and also someone who has business background/ experience and wants to help the local businesses and the traders of Street. The right person would need to be able to delegate and also network with all sorts of businesses. The existing committee have exciting plans for forthcoming monthly events but need someone outgoing to be the face of the chamber.

The surrounding towns all have successful chambers and Street should be the same. We want the Street chamber to hold regular fun but useful meetings whereby the local businesses can network together but also the chamber needs to be the focal point for other agencies in Street with issues that affect Street.

In the first instance please contact James Pike from LocalReach Ltd on 01458 555503 or email james@ localreach.co.uk There is an immediate start for the right person.

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New fixed date tours programme: • Saturday 1st April (10-11.30am) “Medieval Marvels” Stained Glass • Saturday 1st April (10-11.30am) “Cathedral Embroideries” • Tuesday 18th April (2.15-3.45pm) “Doorway into Gothic Architecture” • Tuesday 18th April (2.15-3.45pm) “Chronological Stained Glass” • Saturday 6th May (10-11.30am) “Doorway into Gothic Archtecture” • Saturday 6th May (10-11.30am) “Cathedral Embroideries” • Tuesday 16th May (2.15-3.35pm) “Cathedral Stone Carvings” • Tuesday 16th May (2.15-3.35pm) “The Work of Angels” Stained Glass Tours are led by our highly trained Guides, please call us to pre-book your place, email visits@wellscathedral.uk.net or book via our website. £10pp.

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Acorn’s Charity Will Week - Free Wills 5th - 9th June!

We are offering you the fantastic opportunity of writing your Will for free during the first week of June! All we ask for is a donation to one of our local charities.

The charities you can choose from are:• Age UK Somerset aims to promote the wellbeing of all older people, and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience • SENSE (Glastonbury) work with a wide range of people who are deafblind or have sensory impairments, as well as those who have a single-sensory impairment with additional needs • Somerset Wildlife Trust protects vulnerable wildlife and preserves Somerset’s wild places •Stand Against Violence aims to reduce and prevent street violence by delivering education, resources and workshops to young people • Taunton Association for the Homeless aim to house, assist, support and empower homeless people in Somerset, maximise their potential and promote independence In order to raise as much money as possible we have put in place donation guidelines.

The suggested donation is £100 for a single Will, £150 for couple Wills and £50 for amendments to a Will.

We are passionate about supporting our local community in Street and surrounding areas. So far we have raised over £54,000 for charities since 2009. Please help us raise as much money as possible for these fantastic local charities.

Don’t forget, writing your Will is one of the most important decisions you Will make.

Book your appointment now, limited spaces available! *Please note if your Will is complicated, we reserve the right to charge you a fee for the extra work involved. You will be notified of the extra fee before we proceed with drafting your Will.

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The Best Spectacle Deal

When we buy something, everyone looks for a bargain. But what is the BEST DEAL and what constitutes a BARGAIN? There are lots of things which can be considered such as the price, the quality, the range of choice, and the appearance. With spectacles, other factors such as the fit, the aftercare service and the professional advice given whilst selecting the spectacles are of importance. If price is the main consideration in the buying decision then it suggests that the appearance, the quality, the fit are minor considerations to the individual.

The cheapest option in actual £’s will in general be of poor quality with a limited choice. To be cheap the manufacturer uses cheaper material and the supplier buys in bulk and limits the colour range to negotiate the best discount. So the cheapest is not necessarily the best deal. The cheapest may not fit very well and be difficult to adjust. The frame material may lose its colour or sheen quickly, looking old and worn or may just fall apart. The offer of a free 2nd pair may be offered to try and create the perception of a bargain. Since the supplier has bought in bulk, he sells a lot so that every other person in that locality is wearing much the same spectacles…..there is no individuality or flair.

At the other end of the spectrum, spectacles might be made of high quality material, have been handmade for the client in the clients’ choice of style and colour. This is the best deal for some individuals because they are getting exactly what they want and are happy to pay for that individuality.

For most people the best deal will take a number of things into account. Some people want quality, others are most concerned with their appearance. Absolute price becomes an irrelevance to the more discerning client providing they can obtain the spectacles they want at a price they are comfortable with. People want the best spectacles which their budget allows.

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What's On At Street Library In May?

Adults’ Events Computer courses for beginners and people wanting to improve their skills are offered on a Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and a Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Courses are free but please book.

Poetry Lunch Club – Monday 15th May - 1p.m. to 2 p.m. Theme: The Arts (dance, painting, music etc.)

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.

Come and join The Dogs Trust for an afternoon of stories and fun activities for children (age 4 to 11) – 2 p.m. on Wednesday 31st May.

New Motorbike for the Fire Bike Team

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service’s bike advocate team have taken delivery of a new Triumph motorbike. The bike is part of the services roadsafety educational toolkit for educating and raising awareness with bikers.

Street Parish Council

The next meeting of the Parish Council is on Tuesday 16th May. 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.

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Funding for Community Groups

Are you involved in a local community or grassroots group? Somerset Community Foundation awards grant funding for most types of community activity or project, including core costs. In 2015/16 we supported over 230 local charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises in our county. We run four grant rounds each year, and the next deadline to apply for funding is the 12th May, 2017. Please call the grants team on 01749 344949 or visit www.somersetcf.org.uk/ foundationgrants for more information.

Comic Relief Community Cash grants of £500-£1,000 are available to small organisations in Somerset that are doing great work to help local people living tough lives. The deadline to apply for these grants is 5th May, 2017 and applications are available at www.somersetcf.org.uk/comicrelief.

Street United Reformed Church– Diary Notice for Next Month

Open hearts, open minds, open door (On the High Street, next door to Living Homes) Saturday 3rd June – Big Coffee Morning and Sale will be held from 10 am to 12 noon.

Friday 9th to Sunday 11th June - Flower Festival, “Celebrations”. Glastonbury Male Voice Choir

during the evening of Sunday 11th June.

Vulnerable Children in Somerset Need You

Somerset County Council launches Foster Care Fortnight 8 – 21 May. If you have a spare room and want to make a difference. Visit the website at the foot of this article, call 0800 587 9900 or come to one of the information events at Costa Coffee 7-9pm: Thursday 20 April, Yeovil, Wednesday 10 May, Taunton, Tuesday 13 June, Shepton Mallet, Wednesday 12 July, Bridgwater, Tuesday 1 August, Wells, Free coffee, cake and advice from the helpful team. www.fosteradoptsomerset.org.uk

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.

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Going away this summer?

With the summer holidays soonto upon us here are a few tips to keep your home safe while you are away.

Making the first step making Ten tips onor how to make sure it’s all there when you get back. friends finding that special someone can seem soare daunting.

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

Give Somerset a family member or a friend you At2.Just Introductions, partcan oftrust Justa key for emergencies.

3. Give them details of flights, Introductions Group we arehotels hereand to your holdmobile your number.

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

Turn offservice as many unlike electrical appliances as you can.

A5.unique anything you've 6. Close and lock all doors and windows. experienced before, bringing people together 7. Set timers in various roomsWiltshire to turn on and table lamps at various times. across Somerset, Dorset, 8. If you have a front lawn, cut it just before you go.

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9. If you havewith a security alarm, set it, worried let you trusted friend have the code (you can always change it when you get Been burnt online dating? people back).

If it they is monitored by aare? security company, let them know you are away. aren't who say they or sick of playing 10. Don’t-take credit/debit or store cards games?

Justun-needed Introductions can eliminate allwith you; you should inform your bank that you will be away they recognise any We transactions youmember may make from another country. thosesousual concerns. visit each in their own home, build a personal profile, Safety weekly while events, you’refrom away. organise bowling to pub 1.

Keep your valuables safe; if theYou hotel provides safe or safety deposit box use it. Keep your passport, valuables lunches and country walks. also haveayour own dedicated consultant who will be there to and spare cash safe. help and advise.

2. Be careful when out, unfortunately pickpockets are more common in some countries than the UK; be aware of your surroundings especially in a crowd.

Annual membership starts from as little as 3. Don’t ‘flash’ about your mobile phone, IPad etc. these are attractive targets for muggers £350.

4. Ifworst you usething the internet while on holiday.

The that can happen is you make a a. Tryfriend, to onlyso usegive safe Wi-Fi connections, new it a shot and callif the us hotel todayhas Wi-Fi check if it has a password. b. 07584 Never use open public Wi-Fi to doour financial transactions on 250285 or check out website for or to send personal details on Email.

5. Be safe and keep Safe; enjoy your holiday. more information: www.justintroductionsgroup.co.uk More information can be found on the Street neighbourhood watch web site at: www.streetneighbourhoodwatch.btck.co.uk

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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

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Street's Greenbank Pool - 80th Anniversary Opening Ceromony

2017 marks the 80th Anniversary of the opening of Greenbank Swimming Pool in Street, Somerset, a gift from Alice Clark (1874 - 1934) to the women and girls of Street.

Greenbank Pool is one of the finest Lidos in the country. Built (and now Grade II listed) in an art deco style, it has been fondly used by Street residents for generations.

The opening ceremony and iconic photo taken on 30th April 1937 on the front steps of the Greenbank Swimming Pool will be re-created on 30th April 2017 at 0930, prior to the pool opening for the day.

Local dignitaries, Councillors and other invitees will be in attendance, watched by the public.

A NEW MUSIC EXPERIENCE IN TOWN

Good news for local music lovers: Shiftys has opened in Street stocking vintage vinyl, collectables, cds and music memorabilia, in addition to new releases.

The brain child of Chris Sheldon, Shiftys should appeal to all music tastes with listings across many different genres.

It’s a treasure trove with Chris sourcing collectable gems and hard- to-find vinyls, and adding new stock in all the time.

To keep records in top condition, there is a professional vinyl cleaning service on offer, and decks are set up so that customers can listen before they buy.

A professional music producer for 11 years, Chris knows his stuff: he will also be offering additional services and advice such as basic mixing and track mastering.

It’s evident that this is a shop born out of a genuine passion, and well worth a visit: 169c High Street, Street. Alternatively, find out more at www.facebook.com/ shiftyscollectables or the website www.shifty.org

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Mendip Ramblers Walks - May 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.

Mon 01/05/2017 at 13.45 Leisurely. Cup of tea walk Wedmore. Meet: Wedmore, free car park off Cheddar Rd (B3151) BS28 4EE. Distance: 3.8mi/6.1km. Contact Mary D on 01749 342285 or 07951 467453

Sun 07/05/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. The Sarum Way: Britford circular. Meet: Britford Park & Ride, SP2 8FH. Distance: 13mi/20.9km. Contact Bob & Rosemary on 01749 346023

Thu 04/05/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Glastonbury, Havyatt, Wick and the Tor. Meet: Glastonbury, Bretenoux Road (end of road, at Chalice Way), BA6 8LZ. Distance: 6.5mi/10.5km. Contact Tony P on 01749 342285or 07752 689629

Thu 11/05/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. West Pennard to Washing Stones Gully and Whitial Combe. Meet: West Pennard Village Hall, BA6 8RT Distance: 6mi/9.7km. Contact Francoise on 01458 831823 Sun 14/05/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Horner to Dunkery Beacon. Meet: Horner NT car park, TA24 8HY Distance: 12.5mi/20.1km. Contact Janet on 01458 835238or 07706 181609 Thu 18/05/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Stawell, Bawdrip, Cossington. Meet: King's Sedgemoor Drain, Parchey Bridge, between Stawell and Chedzoy TA7 8RW Distance: 5.8mi/9.3km. Contact Kevin on 01458 830319or 07816 842127 Sun 21/05/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Stourhead and Mere. Meet: Stourhead NT car park, BA12 6SH. Distance: 11.4mi/18.3km. Contact Mike P on 01373 472101 or 07711 090656 Thu 25/05/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Around Alfred's Tower. Meet: Alfred's Tower NT car park, BA10 0JS Distance: 6mi/9.7km. Contact Mike P on 01373 472101or 07711 090656 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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The Legal Minefield Of Letting A House.

The law on letting a house changes all the time, and it’s all too easy to get caught out – and believe me if you get caught out, the costs can be high. Many believe that you can simply find a tenant and move them in and pocket a comfortable profit; but it’s not that simple. Do you take a deposit? Have you reference checked your tenant? Do you know their legal immigration status? Have you provided your tenant with all the relevant certificates and information? What do you do if your tenant doesn’t pay?

I know – it’s a lot of questions, and already your head is probably spinning, whilst asking yourself the question, “Is all this absolutely necessary?”.

The answer is “Yes” – not only necessary, but a legal requirement. Fines for failure to comply can be as high as £10,000. Some cases can even carry a prison sentence, such as failure to provide a gas safety certificate.

The best way to ensure you remain legal, and have a stress free way of letting your home, is to appoint a letting agent. They are specialists in the field and a good one can save you time, money, and stress. They often offer different types of let, including ‘Let only’ and ‘Full Property Management’. Be sure to discuss all the options and go with the option which suits you.

If you’re currently letting a home without an agent – don’t panic. It’s not illegal to do so – but you could be falling foul of the law in other areas without realising it. Get in touch with a letting agent who can help you get legal, and stay legal.

At Silver Island Properties, we specialise in Full Property Management; we deal with all the hassle and stress for a simple monthly fee – and it’s probably cheaper than you think.

For more information call Silver Island Properties on 01278 550257 or email: info@silverislandproperties.co.uk

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Or email: info@silverislandproperties.co.uk Or visit: www.silverislandproperties.co.uk Silver Island Properties Ltd Highbridge Enterprise Centre, Bennett Way, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 4AL *Free Registration. Upon applying for a home, a tenant application fee of £198.00 per applicant will be charged. Guarantor Fee £60.00 (if required). Early Termination fee £375.00. All prices include VAT.

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Independence In Your Own Home With Suttons Stairlifts If you have difficulty getting up and down stairs you are not alone. The decision to install a stairlift is sometimes a difficult one to take but, when compared with the alternative of moving, or living on only one level of their home, many people have found a stairlift to be their preferred solution.

Suttons Stairlifts is a family-run business dedicated to providing a fair and ethical service with a nopressure selling policy. We offer a range of new or refurbished Handicare stair lifts, either straight or curved in the Somerset and Mendip area.

We also offer a rental option for straight stairlifts as well as servicing and safety checks, repairs and removals.

You are also choosing an ISO Quality approved product that conforms to the ethical business practices required by the British Healthcare Trades Association.

It is a popular misconception that stairlifts are fitted to the wall, they are usually fitted to the staircase itself. Most lifts will only take between 2-4 hours to install.

All Handicare stairlifts have safety sensors on the power pack and footplate; these are designed to stop the lift if it meets any obstruction.

If there is a power cut your stairlift will continue to operate for approximately 10 trips using the internal batteries.

Handicare stairlifts offer features such as a powered swivel seat and powered folding footplate; these can make using a stairlift even easier by allowing you to operate these functions at the touch of a button.. Even if you don’t need them now, they may be something you will benefit from in the future.

We will visit you to survey the staircase and conduct a user assessment leaving you the leaflets and prices so you can make the decision in your own time.

Whilst stairlifts are very simple to use they are mechanical devices and do require annual servicing and maintenance.

With our inclusive and comprehensive 12 or 24 month warranty and 365 day coverage you can be assured of a first-class and personal service.

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We Are Moving, To Help Keep Your Movement Pain Free!

Street Chiropractic Clinic is delighted to announce that from Monday March 27th we will be moving to our new premises at: 141c High Street, Street.

(Above Boots Opticians, and Glenys Redwood at Trees dressmaking shop). Car parks in Cranhill Road and Goswell Road provide plenty of parking and the new location is nearer to the High Street shops.

Street Chiropractic Clinic has been providing high quality treatment for a wide variety of muscle, bone & joint problems since it was established 25 years ago. We understand the impact that musculoskeletal pain can have on lifestyle – from not being able to work, or play sport, through to the frustration of needing help to perform day to day activities.

Our experienced chiropractors provide a comprehensive initial examination and assessment to discover the underlying cause of the presenting problem. Following discussion and explanation of their findings, and understanding the patient’s goals for treatment, an individually tailored, evidence based treatment and exercise programme will be formulated.

A variety of treatment approaches, based on the most-up-to-date evidence available, may be employed, to deliver clinically effective treatment.

For chronic, long term, or recurrent conditions, advice can be offered on maintaining and improving mobility, keeping pain free, and helping to minimise the occurrence and impact of further issues.

We look forward to welcoming all our past, present and potential future patients and their families to our new clinic!

We are moving!

Keeping your movement pain free.

We look forward to welcoming all our past, present and future patients to our new clinic.

Clinical rooms available to rent, competitively priced, flexible terms.

Our new premises:

141c High Street, Street, Somerset BA16 0EX

01458 840 490 info@streetchiropractic.co.uk www.streetchiropractic.co.uk

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

Bank Holiday Waste Collection Changes

Two bank holidays in May will cause day changes for all recycling and rubbish collections.

The Early May Bank Holiday on Monday 1 May means all collections during that week will be one day later, including Friday 5 May pick-ups on Saturday 6 May. Similarly, the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 29 May sees one-day-later pickups during that week, including collections for Friday 2 June taking place on Saturday 3 June.

For more information on collections, see www.somersetwaste.gov.uk

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The Nib, Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells BA5 1TH • rod@wfs.me.uk

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