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From the editor Welcome to the October issue of LocalReach. October really is a busy month with half term and Halloween to look forward to. Don’t forget that clocks go back one hour on Sunday 30th October.

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

I would also be keen to hear about all events that are happening in the local area, especially in the run up to Christmas, e.g. bingo evenings, regular meetings/gatherings, sports fixtures/events etc. Please email street@localreach.co.uk I look forward to sharing all of your news with readers next month, but in the meantime enjoy reading this issue.

Anne Smith,

Street Community Editor.

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CHARITY THEATRE TRIPS 2004 -16 In early 2004 Chris Cox, as treasurer of the Somerton Italian Twinning Organisation, was asked by the committee to organise a coach to Wells Cathedral for a concert of Italian Arias. The trip was so much enjoyed that he decided to run a trip to the next Welsh National Opera Italian Opera when it came to Bristol Hippodrome.

Word spread in the Somerton area that Chris was organising this and he received requests to go to other shows at Bristol. As Chris is also Group leader of the Langport & District Red Cross this seemed like a great fundraising venture and as ‘Cats’ was coming up in May 2004 he reserved some tickets and received enough bookings to pay for the coach. The Italian opera, Il Trovatore, was duly attended in November, and things took off from then on, with another eight trips arranged in 2005. Such has been the support that he now has nearly a thousand local theatregoers on the books, has just reached trip 200 and raised over £50000 for charity. The Italian Opera profits go to the Italian Twinning and other shows’ profits go to The Red Cross or The Alzheimer’s Society. He is having a party to celebrate this at the Hippodrome Theatre in October the first of three trips to see the musical Billy Elliot.

Three other volunteers at Langport & District Red Cross help as couriers on the trips and another theatre goer is in the middle of learning how he organises things so that she can take over if needed.

South West Coaches has provided the transport from the start providing a reliable safe service to and from Bristol.

Trips start at Curry Rivel (or occasionally at South Petherton), and pick up in Langport and Somerton. They then either pick up in Keinton Mandeville and Shepton Mallet, or in Compton Dundon, Street, Glastonbury and Wells,

depending on where the majority of those going live.

The Bristol Hippodrome Groups Department provides a friendly highly efficient service, enabling Chris to reserve tickets as soon as a show is booked in.

There is a website with all our details and a booking form at www.theatretrips.webeden.co.uk with e-mail being widely used to advertise new bookings and liaise with customers, though some folk are still being contacted via the letter box! Payment is by cheque or by Faster Payment internet banking.

Advertising, booking, getting payments in, sorting out who sits where, booking the coach, deciding the departure times and the route, all does take a lot of organisation.

Chris states that he just has to remember not to book a trip during the Glastonbury Festival. He slipped up this year, but they had a police escort past the queues and made it with ten minutes to spare!

New bookings New bookings to the Bristol Hippodrome this month are for Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat on Wednesday 3rd May and Thoroughly Modern Millie on Wednesday 21st June October 31st is the final date to book to see Torvill and Dean skate on the stage at Bristol in Cinderella.

The first of three visits to see Billy Eliot the musical on October 27th sees the group celebrating with a party at the theatre - the 200th Hippodrome Trip and over £50 000 raised for charity.

Fourteen other trips are available, see them all at: www.theatretrips.webeden.co.uk or phone 01458 273085 to receive a postal listingI

Charity Theatre Trips May Celebration

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MERRIMAN PARK FUN DAY

Despite a very wet afternoon Street residents supported the second Merriman Park Fun day in large numbers on Saturday 3rd September.

The park was transformed in the morning when dozens of stalls and activities set up in the park ready to entertain visitors during a very wet afternoon but dry evening.

Thirty local groups, clubs, associations and businesses had stalls where they raised funds and awareness of their activities plus Street Fire Brigade and the Street Volunteer Police Cadets gave youngsters the opportunity to dress up in uniform or climb on board their vehicles.

During the day refreshments were provided by Harvest Church and their barbecue and the Walton WI in the main marquee where live entertainment was provided by a folk duo and a jazz quartet.

Funding was secured by Street Parish Council from the Mendip Towns Health and Wellbeing Initiative to bring in various activities including a very popular climbing wall, static exercise bikes that provided power to create pictures and bubbles, a Batak wall

STRODE THEATRE IN STREET

Expect some special evenings of entertainment at Strode Theatre in Street this October: Music lovers won’t want to miss AN AUDIENCE WITH JOHNNIE WALKER on 6th October, when the veteran Radio Caroline, Radio 1 and Radio 2 DJ talks about his life and long career, interviewed by Radio Oxford’s Bill Heine. Another musical highlight follows at the end of the month, when ‘Queen’ tribute band QII recreate Queen’s legendary Wembley gig, 30 years on.

For more seasoned nostalgia, you can’t beat AN EVENING OF ARCHIVE FILM FROM DARTINGTON on 13th October. In collaboration with Strode Theatre manager Liz Leyshon, Dartington Barn Cinema have selected a special programme of archive gems depicting the working lives of people in the South West in the 1920s, including footage of local peat diggers.

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to test reaction times and a number of other small activities.

This year four local groups gave demonstrations of their skills, often in the pouring rain. They were Tor Mini Rugby, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet Taekwondo clubs, the Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Club and the Benham Academy of Dance.

The day culminated with a live concert featuring local acts TJ and Cable Co which ended under a starlit sky.

Chair of the organising committee and local Councillor Val Appleby said "It was so heartening to see the huge support for the day despite the conditions and it was remarkable that those putting on the demonstrations of their skills persevered in pouring rain. Thank you so much to everyone involved throughout the day whether visitors or participants in the day."

Finally, an event you’d be lucky to still get tickets for is a screening of MISS SAIGON: 25TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE on Sunday 16th October at 3pm.

At the time of going to print it looks like this event might well sell out!

Check out the whole busy month’s programme at www.strodetheatre.org.uk Or contact the Box Office on 01458 442846 for more information.

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MENDIP RAMBLERS WALKS – OCTOBER 2016

The programme: Individuals are invited to 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.

Sun 02/10/2016 at 10:00 Moderate: White Horse Trail leg 10: Roundway Circular.

Meet: Devizes, Folly Road, SN10 2HS Distance: 13.5mi/21.7km. Contact Bob & Rosemary on 01749 346023 Mon 03/10/2016 at 14.00 Easy: Cup of tea walk Stratton-on-the-Fosse. Meet: Stratton-on-the-Fosse Village Hall car park, BA3 4QH Distance: 3mi/4.8km. Contact Val & Trevor L on 01761 232311 Thu 06/10/2016 at 10:00 Moderate: Wanstrow, Postlebury Wood, Witham Hall Farm, Witham Friary. Meet: Wanstrow Village Hall car park, Church St, Frog Lane or The Street (near The Pub), BA4 4TE. Distance: 7mi/11.3km. Contact Mo on 07557 513779 Fri 07/10/2016 at 10.30 Moderate: Cider walk, visiting Roger Wilkins' Cider Farm: Wedmore, Latcham, Bagley and Mudgley. Meet: Wedmore free car park on Cheddar Road B3151, BS28 4EE Distance: 5mi/8km. Contact Brian U on 01749 672457

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.

Sun 16/10/2016 SOMERSET AREA WALKING WEEKEND NEWQUAY 14/10 – 17/10/2016 Sun 23/10/2016 at 10:00 Moderate: White Horse Trail leg 11: Bulkington Circular.

Meet: Bulkington, Recreation ground, SN10 1SJ Distance: 14mi/22.5km. Contact Bob & Rosemary on 01749 346023 Thu 27/10/2016 at 10:00 Moderate: Walk from Stratton-on-the-Fosse. Meet: Stratton-on-the-Fosse Village Hall car park, BA3 4QH Distance: 6.5mi/10.5km. Contact Trevor & Val L on 01761 232311 Sun 30/10/2016 at 9.30 Moderate: Exmoor circular. Meet: Selworthy, overflow car park, TA24 8TR Distance: 10mi/16.1km. Contact Janet on 01458 835238 For full details about the Ramblers, and for information about individual walks, please use the contact numbers quoted or visit www.mendipramblers.co.uk

Sun 09/10/2016 at 10:00 Moderate: Ebbor Gorge, Wells, Pen Hill. Meet: Ebbor Gorge car park, BA5 1EL. Distance: 10mi/16.1km. Contact Jo on 01749 870813 Thu 13/10/2016 at 10:00 Moderate: East Harptree Woods, Richmont Castle and East Harptree. Meet: East Harptree Woods car park, BS40 6DA. Distance: 5.5mi/8.9km. Contct Kevin on 01458 830319 or 07816 842127 Thu 20/10/2016 at 10:00 Moderate: Chew Valley area and Hinton Blewett. Meet: Herriotts Bridge (Chew Valley Lake), BS40 6HW Distance: 6.5mi/10.5km. Contact Kevin on 01458 830319 or 07816 842127 6

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STUDENTS DECREE LONDON TRIP A SUCCESS

Forty A Level Law and Government and Politics students from Strode College enjoyed a trip to London earlier this year to see law and politics in action. The visit was designed to enrich their understanding of key political and legal institutions, and the students participated in a number of exclusive opportunities including: • • • • • • •

Jack the Ripper walking tour A Watching a trial at the Old Bailey A visit to Downing Street A mock trial in the Royal Courts of Justice A tour of the Supreme Court A ‘debate day’ at the Supreme Court A private tour of Parliament

Strode A Level Law teacher Liz Nuttall said, “The qualified lawyers in the Supreme Court and Royal Courts of Justice commented on the students’ skill and knowledge. It was a brilliant trip and I’m already looking forward to bringing more students next year.”

Strode Students gathered at Parliament Square during their Law and Government & Politics trip to London.

AGE UK SOMERSET DOES STRICTLY COME TEA DANCING

Age UK Somerset are pleased to confirm that Tea Dancing is coming to The Glastonbury Town Hall on Monday afternoons.

With recorded music from the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s for Ballroom and Latin dances, such as Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango and some sequence dances (which are routines), and some other fun dances in between.

No previous dancing experience is required and neither is a partner, as someone will always whisk you onto the dance floor and help you along. More importantly, it’s a chance to meet new friends (and old ones), enjoy the music and the company, ‘there won’t be any judging at these events but we certainly hope you will enjoy yourselves’ Tea and biscuits will be served and is included in the cost, and you can rest assured there is no dress code.

Come along for the ambience, enjoy yourself and have an afternoon of fun.

THREE COWS RESCUED FROM RIVER BRUE Crews from Devon & Somerset & Fire & Rescue Service worked alongside the Specialist Rescue Team to rescue three heifers from the river Brue in Glastonbury.

When the crews arrived the three young cows had been in the steady, flowing, deep water for a number of hours and were unable to exit of their own accord.

Crew Manager, Dave Tucker from Glastonbury Fire Station said: “All of the three young cows were rescued unharmed, albeit a bit cold and wet!

However, I would like to remind all farmers and animal owners that during these particular hot spells to check and maintain their fence lines and keep animals away from water courses.

This type of large animal rescue is extremely challenging as well as highly technical and provides excellent training for crews while undertaking a valuable humanitarian service. The rescue included the use of a rescue boat and animal lifting equipment to safely remove them.

The fun starts at 2pm for an hour and will be followed by refreshments and the cost is £3.50. We look forward to meeting old friends and new so come along and join us.

For more information please contact Di Ramsay on: 01823 345626 8

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Matisse frames gives the wearer the opportunity to express an individual unique personal style where contemporary styling is combined with outstanding colours. The Eyewear line is inspired by the natural beauty of butterflies and by artists like Henri Matisse and Piet Mondrian. Matisse plastic frames are made of top quality Italian acetate and are hand painted in Italy.

The range includes hand painted tortoise shell patterns, butterfly patterns, and vivid blues, greens and purples.

After each frame is hand painted, it is covered with a protective coating. If you would like something that’s different and will generate compliments for you every day that you wear them, have a look at Matisse.

Go on, have some FUN with your spectacles!

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MID SOMERSET CAMERA CLUB - October 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 October: 4th October Margaret Collis talk on Photography for Fun 11th October Competition no. 1 – open subject 18th October Shutter speed, ISO and manual mode 25th October Preparing for a photo shoot

STREET PARISH COUNCIL

The next meeting of the Parish Council is on Tuesday 18th October. 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 November date is the 15th. For more information call 01458 440588 or email assistant@street-pc.gov.uk

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 440588.

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MID SOMERSET OXFAM GROUP

On 14th October, Mid Somerset Oxfam Group have an OXJAM event at the Quaker Meeting House, Street, from 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm. This will be an evening of folk music performed by COSAFOLK and COSMIC SENIOR CHOIR. Entry is by donation and refreshments are available.

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DJ CHUBBY LOSES 10ST TO BECOME ‘MAN OF THE YEAR' New research by Slimming World* suggests that many men don’t like to ask for help to manage their weight as they worry it looks weak – yet a Street DJ who had the strength to look past that has lost a brilliant 10st.

Since July last year, Mark Mead-Kidd has gone from 27st to 17st and has now been named Street’s Slimming World Man of the Year 2016 too.

Like many men, Mark thought that slimming clubs were aimed at women and assumed the focus would be on ‘diet’ food and talking about people’s emotions. However, he decided to give it a try after being persuaded to give it a go by Street Legion’s Club Steward, he didn’t think it would appeal to him and thought he would only last a month. After walking through the doors, Mark was pleasantly surprised to find that the support provided by the group was practical and the camaraderie and sense of competition appealed to him. He also enjoyed following Slimming World’s eating plan, which is based on the science of satiety and energy density, enabling him to enjoy generous portions of healthy food to satisfy his appetite.

Mark says: "Deep down I’d been unhappy with my weight for some time but it took me a long time to face up to it. And then when I did admit to myself that I wanted to lose weight I still didn’t want to ask for help.

"I’ve realised now though that far from being weak, asking for help takes strength of character and getting support to make changes has given me a sense of confidence that is benefitting every aspect of my life.

"It was nerve-wracking walking through those doors for the first time but I wasn’t the only man there and everyone was so supportive. Now I look forward to the sessions. There is lots of banter and laughter and I get some really good ideas too, from new recipe suggestions to ideas to boost my activity levels.

"I didn’t know what my mates would think about me attending Slimming World but they’ve been right behind it. Once they realised I could still have a beer they started to take an

interest and when they see me eating things like steak and homemade chips, chicken curry or a roast dinner they always ask how it’s possible to eat like that and still lose weight. But what really had them sitting up and paying attention was how well I was losing weight, and now many of my work mates have joined the group too."

As the weight came off, Mark found he had more energy and so he was eager to use it: "As a man I always thought that physical activity would be the best way to lose weight, but when I was at my heaviest I just wasn’t fit enough to do it.

"Slimming World helped me to break it down into chunks and by starting small I’ve managed to build up my activity gradually. I enjoy walking and because activity doen’t have to be going to the gym wearing lycra, that suits me fine!I’m much more active at work and as my job is quite physical I feel much more able to carry out these tasks everyday without being as tired as I did before. I can honestly say I feel like a different man since losing weight. Now I have a lot more energy to do my day job as well as being a DJ at the weekends, although I may need a new nickname soon!

Everyone knows me as Chubby and always has done, I’m not so chubby anymore!

Dawn Rainey, who runs the Street Slimming World group says she’s incredibly proud of Mark: " He has done brilliantly and we’re all amazed by his transformation. He’s a real inspiration to the group. We know that many men assume slimming clubs won’t be right for them, but Mark shows that once they come through the doors they do brilliantly. Like Mark I would advise anyone who would like to lose weight to find the courage to take that first step."

"When he first joined, Mark was so well known by his nickname that he very nearly joined up as "Chubby" on his registration! I persuaded him to try and remember his actual name because he wouldn’t be "Chubby" for much longer, I don’t think he believed me! Now I think we need to find a new nickname for this popular Street DJ, because lots of people don’t even recognise him anymore!

live happy! with

Slimming World

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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slimmingworld.co.uk 0344 897 8000

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CRISPIN COMMUNITY FOCUS Crispin Community Focus is based in Crispin

Community Centre, is a friendly charity promoting active living within the community.

Friendly daily coffee morning, Monday to Friday 10am - 12noon. Just 70p for a hot drink and biscuits to be enjoyed in our coffee room or in our beautiful garden!

A one off Facebook safety workshop is being held on Friday 14th October at 10am, the cost is £5.

Call reception to put your name down!.

On12th, and 26th of October, together with Mendip Health Connections our coffee mornings will also be a 'talking cafe'. Please come along, everyone is welcome!

Octobers meeting of the garden club is on Tuesday October 18th, it will be held at The Community Centre where we will be having a talk on bee keeping!

A brand new Tai Chi beginners class began in September, there are a few spaces left, let us know if you would like to join.

Don't forget our weekly Lunch Club, every Wednesday at 12.30pm. Simply book by Tuesday at 10am to enjoy!

Pop in to see the menu and book your lunch!

A three week Windows 10 laptop course is starting on Wednesday October 12th at 10am. The cost is £15.

Pop in for more information, or give us a call.

Friday 7th October- Make the most of your iPad camera workshop at 10 am, cost £5.

Pop in and see us at Crispin Community Centre, Leigh Road, Street.

Call us on 01458 447248 or email: ccfocus0@yahoo.com

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HALLOWEEN FUN COMES TO THE WALLED GARDENS OF CANNINGTON

Bridgwater and Taunton College’s The Walled Gardens of Cannington will be opening its gates once again for its annual Halloween fun, from Wednesday 26 – Sunday 30 October, 10am – 4pm each day.

Last year’s activities saw hundreds of children and their accompanying adults attend The Walled Gardens, following the pumpkin trail, carving creative pumpkin designs, having their faces painted and enjoying the freedom of the Gardens. This year the event, where fancy dress is optional, is sure to be as popular as ever, so it is worth buying your tickets in advance to ensure you don’t miss out!

Children and adults alike will be in for a treat as they explore the Gardens, surrounded by the suitably spooky medieval priory. Many ghostly stories have been shared throughout the years. It is said that a network of tunnels exist beneath the Gardens, leading to various spots in the village so that the nuns and nearby monks could meet in secret, and sightings of ghostly nuns have been reported!

Tickets to the Halloween activities cost £5 per child in advance (for a specific day), and £6 on the gate, with accompanying adults, free. The ticket provides entry to the Gardens, and participation in the activities. Please note that face painting will have a small additional cost. Tickets can be purchased from the Walled Gardens’ Gift Shop or by contacting 01278 655042 walledgardens@bridgwater.ac.uk

Wed 26 – Sun 30 Oct, 10am – 4pm £5 in advan ce £6 on the d oor

FOR TICKETS & FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE

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Going away this summer? respond to the consultation if they think the boundaries NEIGHBOUROOD PLAN UNDER used should different what is being With the summer holidays soon upon us here are a few tips being to keep your homebesafe whilefrom you are away. proposed.

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

A Neighbourhood Plan is being prepared in Walton and a the parish council prepares its Neighbourhood Plan, 1. Let your neighbours you arethe going Ask them “As to push any post through the letter box. consultation is being heldknow on the area planaway. will cover. extensive consultation will take place in the area. It will 2. Give a family member or a friend you can trust a key for emergencies. be during this process that people can have their say on Neighbourhood Plansof are community-led guide number.

3. Give them details flights, hotels andplans yourto mobile specific sites and policies being proposed.” future development or conservation of an area. They can 4. Remember thepolicies milk and papers if youand still have it delivered. include a rangetoofcancel planning and proposals Cllr Nigel Woollcombe-Adams, Portfolio Holder will formoff part the statutory plan their 5. Turn asof many electricaldevelopment appliances as youforcan. for Planning, Growth and Housing Services, said, area.

6. Close and lock all doors and windows.

“Neighbourhood Plans can be of great benefit to

7. Set timers in various to turnstate on table lamps at various times. allowing them to help shape development communities, The Neighbourhood Planrooms Regulations that parish in their local area. councils should formally apply to agree an appropriate 8. If you have a front lawn, cut it just before you go.

Neighbourhood Area with the district council which the 9. If you have a security alarm, set it, let you trusted friend have the code (you can always it when get “Consultation is a crucial part ofchange the process andyou I would Neighbourhood Plan will relate to. In making a decision it is monitored a security company, are away. urge you everyone with an interest in the future of Walton to theback). districtIfcouncil must firstby notify potentially affectedlet them know getyou involved.” parties andtake invite commentscredit/debit back.

10. Don’t un-needed or store cards with you; should inform your bank that you will be away

so they recognise any transactions you may make from another country.are available to be viewed online at The applications The Walton Neighbourhood Plan Area application is out www.mendip.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplanning for public consultation now, until Friday 14th October 2016.

A copy will also available the passport, district council offices The purpose this consultation exercise to seek a safe or safety 1. Keep yourofvaluables safe; if the hotel isprovides deposit boxbeuse it. Keepatyour valuables at the Shape Mendip Hub in Shepton Mallet. views who live and work in the community andfrom sparepeople cash safe.

as to whether the area identified is considered to be 2. Be carefulInwhen out, of unfortunately pickpockets countries the UK; be of you wishin tosome comment on thethan applications youaware can do appropriate. the case Walton’s application, the are more Ifcommon so online at: proposed Neighbourhood Plan area to the your surroundings especially in acorresponds crowd. www.mendip.gov.uk existing 3. Don’tparish ‘flash’ boundary. about your mobile phone, IPad etc. these are attractive targets for muggers

4. this If you use views the internet onofholiday.

By email: planningpolicy@mendip.gov.uk At stage, on the while content the Neighbourhood Plan encouraged, as these will be gathered a. Tryare to not onlybeing use safe Wi-Fi connections, if the hotel has Wi-Fi check if it has a password.

Or in writing to: in exercises organised by financial the parishtransactions council b.consultation Never use open public Wi-Fi to do orMendip to sendDistrict personal details on Email.

Council, during production of the plan.

5. Be safe and keep Safe; enjoy your holiday.

Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5BT. More information canPlanning be foundPolicy on the Street watch web site at: Andre Sestini, Principal Officer atneighbourhood Mendip District Council, said: “We would urge local residents to www.streetneighbourhoodwatch.btck.co.uk

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FRIENDS OF FUTURE 4 GLASTONBURY & STREET

We are holding a Coffee Morning at their Street Building, Strode Road, Street (Below Street Youth Club) 10.30 - 1230 Saturday 29th October. Tombola, Cakes, Raffle, Plant Sae, plus lots more.

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Future 4 – Street Building Strode Road, Street (Below Street Youth Club) 10.30 – 12.30

Saturday 29th October

VISIT STREET LIBRARY IN OCTOBER

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

Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Courses are free but please book.

Poetry Lunch Club – Monday 17th October – 1p.m. to 2 p.m.

National Poetry Day Celebration To celebrate National Poetry Day the library are hosting “Calcott and Cake” on Thursday 6th October – 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Clare Blackmore of the Journal will share poems by William Calcott, the local Victorian poet.

Refreshments available.

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

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

Events for All Ages Friends of Street Library Coffee Morning – Saturday 1st October from 10 a.m. to 12 noon

WHATS HAPPENING AT STREET MISSION CHURCH? Mum's Fitness - 9.30am Tuesday 4th, 11th and 18th Little Stars, Mums & Toddlers - 9.30am - 11.30am Friday 7th, 14th and 21st Women’s Fellowship Afternoon Teas - 3pm Friday 21st Glitter & Glow, Alternative Halloween Party - 5pm Monday 31st Holy Communion: Every Wednesday - 10am PARISH CHURCH 2nd October MISSION CHURCH 10am - Sung Communion 2nd October 9.30am - Sunrise /6.30pm - (Harvest) / 6.30pm Churches Together Refresh Churches Together Refresh

9th October 10am - Family Communion (Harvest) / 6pm - Evening Worship

9th October 8.30am - Holy Communion / 6pm Evening Worship

16th October 10am - Worship & Word

16th October 10am - Parade Service Sea Cadets

23rd October 23rd October 10am - Holy Communion with Healing 10am - Morning Worship

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OXYGEN MASKS FOR PETS ARE PAWSOME!

“I am so impressed by the team's hard work and generosity to raise money for this great cause. It's wonderful that we have already raised the funds for Smokey Paws to supply sets of pet oxygen masks to local stations at Nether Stowey and Bridgwater.

Knowing that this will help save lives of pets caught in fires is really rewarding - that thought will motivate us all to continue our fund raising work for the rest of the year to support Smokey Paws to continue to do their great work."

Two sets of these masks have kindly been donated

by Quantock Veterinary Hospital to Nether Stowey and Bridgwater Fire Stations.

Dominic Phillips, Director and Vet at Quantock Veterinary Hospital said: "After first-hand experience of dealing with the devastating effects of house fires on family pets, staff at Quantock Veterinary Hospital have supported the fund raising for Smokey Paws, our chosen charity for 2016, with great passion and enthusiasm.

“We had been thinking of all sorts of different ways to raise money for this great charity so we are particularly pleased that the money will go towards equipment for our local Fire Stations.

Station Manager, Martin Lock from Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, said: “We are really grateful to Quantock Veterinary Hospital for their donation. In a fire people and animals react very differently. Having the correct equipment available will help improve the chances of survival for a pet affected by smoke immensely, as every second counts after a fire.”

Pets across Devon and Somerset now have a greater chance of surviving household fires, thanks to new oxygen masks specially designed for animals that are being carried on selected fire engines. The ‘Smokey Paws’ masks are available in three sizes, so a large dog, cat, guinea pig, even a tortoise can be treated.

Smokey Paws’ mission is to raise enough money through public donations, to equip every first responder in the UK with these lifesaving masks.

For more information about Smokey Paws visit: www.smokeypaws.co.uk

HARVEST OPEN DAY AT PLOTGATE CSA

Plotgate CSA are growing vegetables in Barton St David, boosted by heartening support from the Street area as we’ve started weekly deliveries here. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, a membership organisation growing food, community and ecology by truly sustainable means.

We’re harvesting twice weekly throughout the year from the gardens on Plotgate WZCSA’s ten acre field, bringing the best possible variety of fresh-picked seasonal produce to the Barton Inn skittle alley every Friday afternoon. We’re there from 4pm till 7pm. Members are welcome to collect pre-ordered shares of the harvest, or to choose from the week’s ‘extras’. On Monday afternoons, we deliver the crops picked that morning to local doorsteps. Each boxful is home to on average eight different items grown by truly sustainable means, to build biodiversity along with our local economy.

This new Community Benefit Society is all about connecting personally with food, how it’s grown, the countryside and others who live here. Social events include occasional Plotgate veg-share Friday suppers, Sunday roast dinners including our own pork and lamb at the Barton Inn, and farm-based merriment through the seasons. To celebrate harvest time and all that’s been achieved so far this year, our next Open Day is on Saturday October 1st from 11am to 4pm, with lunch and guided tours.

To find out all the details, email us plotgate.csa@gmail.com , text or phone 07817608283, find us on Facebook, or see us on Fridays 4-7pm at the Barton Inn TA11 6BZ.

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