Wedmore April 2018

Wedmore, Cheddar, Axbridge & Winscombe...

APR 2018 Issue No. 5

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FROM THE EDITOR

Welcome to LocalReach Community Magazine...

A big hello to all of our LocalReach readers, and may I wish you a very happy Easter and spring time! No doubt those with children will have been looking for things to do during the Easter holidays, and I hope you can find a few events and activities within the magazine which will help to keep the little ones busy!

Well despite the cold spell at the end of February/beginning of March, I know many people will be enjoying the lighter evenings, and you might feel more inclined to venture out later in the day.

Believe me, there are plenty of groups in the area – taking place during the day and evening – so take a look through the magazine to see what you might want to get involved with.

Thank you to all of our contributors – keep it coming for the next issue!

Best wishes Catherine Davies, LocalReach Community Editor.

Editorial deadline for the May issue is April 1st

LocalReach Community Editor Catherine Davies cath@localreach.co.uk

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So that’s not only ALL of Wedmore, Winscombe, Axbridge & Cheddar, but all the villages such as Mudgley, Draycott, Rodney Stoke, Weare, Brinscombe, Loxton, Rooksbridge, Sandford, Shipham, Churchill etc.

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Saturday 7th April: Wedmore Friends of Weston Hospicecare present a Ladies’ Fashion Show at Wedmore Bowls Club, 2.30pm – 4.30pm. Tickets are £10 and will include a cream tea. Due to limited numbers, all tickets must be purchased in advance from Wedmore Village Store – Wedmore Hospice Shop or call Shirley Wederell on 01934 712089. All proceeds in aid of Hospice Funds.

Dee Holbourne (acupuncturist), 2pm for 2.30pm at Cheddar Village Hall. Dee will enlighten us with how the body is helped by this ancient therapy and how it remains relevant today.

Axbridge Royal British Legion Friday 6th April: The Legion will next meet in The Lamb, Axbridge, on 6th April at 11am. The speaker will be Peter Lamb and the title of his talk The Titanic and WT

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whether you are a member or not, young or not so young, male or female, you will be most welcome.

For further information, contact Brian on 01278 785696 or Mervyn on 01934 743332.

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Cheddar Health Walks – time to spring into action Saturday 7th & 21st April: Spring is a good time to get moving and start exercising. Cheddar Health Walks are a great opportunity to get active and socialise with people. Our walks are designed to help people get active and meet the needs of a variety of walkers. We walk for about an hour and always end with a coffee stop. Walks are at 10.30am at Cheddar Library on the first and third Saturday of each month. The next four walks are Saturday 7th April, 21st April, 5th May and 19th May. We look forward to meeting you and helping you get active!

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Mendip Society Programme

Coffee and Cake Morning

Saturday 7th April: Cadbury Hill Fort, moderate. Meet at 2pm in the small car park at the top of Henley Lane, Yatton BS49 4JR. About 5 miles with some hills, woods, lanes and some good views from the hill fort. Contact Ann: 01179 736497.

Saturday 7th April: Coffee and Cake Morning the first Saturday of every month at 10.30am – midday at St. Peter’s Church, Draycott. Come and join us, meet new friends and old whilst enjoying coffee/ tea and delicious cake. A warm welcome to all.

Monday 9th & 23rd April: Probus Clubs are for retired or semi-retired gentlemen who have held a position of responsibility during their professional or business life.

Green Wedmore

Monday 9th April: ‘A Naval Officer’s Life on a Nuclear Submarine’ - Mike Bravery Monday 23rd April: ‘Birnbeck Pier’ - Peter Lander

Saturday 14th April: The President’s Special Interest Walk – Burrington Ham and Black Down, moderate. Meet at 2pm in the Aveline’s Hole car park: about 200 yards up Burrington Combe after the cattle grid BS40 7AU. A 4 mile walk to look at the story of the Common.

Contact: Les 07778 678985.

Saturday 21st April: Special Interest Walk, moderate. Meet at 11am in the car park at Cheddar Reservoir, off Cheddar Road, Axbridge BS26 2DL. A 4.5 mile walk up the Axbridge hillside, returning past Cheddar Woods to the reservoir to watch the birds (bring a packed lunch).

At 2.15pm – A ‘Tour of The Square’ by John Page, Chair of Trustees, King John Hunting Lodge and a visit to the Museum. (Free to National Trust members and £2.50 for others). The Lamb or The Almshouse Tea Shop off the Square afterwards for refreshments (optional). Contact: Pauline 01934 820745.

Saturday 28th April: Norton Malreward, moderate. Meet at 2pm by the lane leading up to Holy Trinity Church. Park considerately in Church Road BS39 4EX. A walk of about 5 miles, partly along the Two Rivers Way, with meadows, some hills and views over the Chew Valley. Contact: Roger 01225 872777. Visitors are welcome to join our walks for a £2 donation towards the Mendip Society Heritage Fund. Please wear suitable clothing and boots, and please ensure that the walk grade is suitable for your fitness level. All walkers must take personal responsibility for their own safety (and that of any accompanying children), informing the leader of any personal health matter which might affect them on that walk. Unless stated otherwise well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on walks. Assistance Dogs are welcome on all of our walks.

Monday 9th April: The monthly Green Wedmore meeting will take place at 8pm at The George, Wedmore. We are an umbrella organisation to coordinate, explore and encourage sustainable living as it could apply in practical terms to Wedmore and the surrounding villages.

Bingo Evening Monday 9th April: The Friends of Greenhill House Residential Home, Tweentown, Cheddar, are holding a bingo evening at Greenhill House, Cheddar - eyes down at 7.30pm. For more details, ring 01934 740500.

A treat for your feet! Dane Crafts, a Glastonbury manufacturer of custom slippers and moccasins – product review by LocalReach editor If my feet had a mind of their own, I’m pretty sure they’d be sighing with contentment right now.

I recently visited Dane Crafts, a family business manufacturing leather and sheepskin slippers and moccasins at their factory and showroom in Havyatt, just outside Glastonbury. They have been creating footwear for the last 30 years.

I love a factory tour so was delighted to find that the majority of the processes are carried out onsite, except for the hand stitching which is done by a team of seamstresses from the comfort of their own home.

Probus Club

We meet 10.15am - midday for tea or coffee with biscuits and a social chat. If you are interested in joining us, initially as a guest, then please contact our Chairman, Alan Andrew, on 01934 782505, for further details. We meet on the second and fourth Monday every month except Bank Holidays at Winscombe Community Centre, Sandford Road, Winscombe BS25 1HP. We have a regular programme of presentations and social events throughout the year. For more information about this year’s programme of events, please call our Programme Secretary, David Lister on 01934 842397. prices. The stockroom in Havyatt has plenty of styles but the full range is available online.

I took a pair of Shelley slippers home. They are a moccasin style with a hard sole (soft soles, or traditional ‘carpet slippers’, are also available in other styles) and are crafted from English suede lined with cosy sheepskin. The wool is warm but surprisingly breathable, so I can see myself wearing these long into the spring. In fact, don’t expect to see me and out & about any time soon – I’m far too busy at home road-testing my slippers!

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Axbridge District Trefoil Guild Tuesday 10th April: Trefoil Guild will meet at 2pm in the Catholic Church Rooms, Cheddar. The afternoon will be one of memories, of Guiding days and especially those involving the Local Trefoil Guild celebrating 25 years of its existence this year. If this sounds like fun do come along and join in. For further information, contact Eileen on 741255 or Margareton 732080.

Axbridge Archaeological & Local History Society Wednesday 18th April: At this meeting, Joe and Christine King will be talking about their collection of ‘Old Maps of

Wednesday 11th April: April will be a busy month. The monthly meeting is on 11th April at 2.30pm in St. John’s Church Rooms. This will be Georgina’s Jaunt - a talk by one of the members of her climb of Kilimanjaro to celebrate a special anniversary. There is an invitation to Holy Trinity, Nailsea on 17th April at 3pm, to join them on the occasion of a visit by Bev Julien, Chief Executive Officer of MU, and includes tea. On the 18th there will be a service in St. Thomas, Wells at 10.45am. For more information about any of these or about Mothers’ Union, contact Janet Angle on 733695.

meeting will be preceded by the Society’s AGM at 7pm. Taking place at Cross Memorial Hall (BS26 2EL) a donation of £3 is requested. And do check out our website www.aalhs.co.uk for details of all the 2018 talks and visits.

West Mendip Walkers Thursday 5th April: West Mendip Walkers strenuous circular walk 10mi from Monksilver. Start 10am, Park at Notley Arms. Contact Tony Strange on 01934 733783 or 07415 517355 or by email at anthonyestrange@gmail.com for further information.

Thursday 12th April: West Mendip Walkers Church, Chew Stoke. Start 1.30pm. Park near St. 024033 or email peter.stirling@me.com

My Life in the Diplomatic Service

Thursday 19th April: West Mendip Walkers

Wednesday 11th April: Patricia Pearson will be our W.I. Guest Speaker at St. James’ Hall, Winscombe (7pm for 7.30pm start). Patricia’s talk is about her life in the Diplomatic Service during her time spent in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Malawi. There will be anecdotes covering the traumatic time with the rise and fall of the Bhutto Family whilst in Pakistan.

She was in Bangladesh when Princess Diana died.

Patricia had served in protocol dealing with the Royal family, then four years in Malawi without a television and dealings with fleas! This should be a very interesting subject and we hope that you will be able to join us. There is a charge of £4 per meeting for visitors. For more information, call Heather on 01934 782505. We have an exciting programme for 2018 that you can view at www. winscombeandsandford.org.uk

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Annual Tea Party for Senior Citizens Saturday 14th April: Each spring, Cheddar Vale Lions Club hosts a tea party for Senior Citizens in the community. They are collected and returned safely home by coach and minibus from all over the Cheddar Vale area. This is a perfect opportunity for those not able to get out as much as they would like, to meet up with friends, enjoy the entertainment provided and be served with afternoon tea. This year the tea party will be held at Shipham Village Hall. The party starts at 2.30pm and the transport collects people from 1.15pm. If you are interested in attending or know of a group or someone that would like to attend, please contact Lyn on 01934 843620.

Shipham Players proudly present: ‘ALLO ‘ALLO Thursday 14th – Saturday 16th June: Based on the hugely successful British television series that ran for seven seasons, this uproarious comedy relates the adventures of a hapless café owner, Rene, in occupied France. By Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft. Directed by Jane Dawes. Taking place at Shipham Village Hall, 7.30pm. www.shiphamplayers.org.uk

moderate circular walk 6.0mi from St. Andrew’s Andrew’s Church. Contact Hilary Stirling on 07709

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Saturday 14th April: This will feature the Scottish Folk Singer Ewan McLennan at 8pm in St. James’ Hall, Winscombe. Ewan is a guitarist at the very forefront of his generation - a troubadour, balladeer and storyteller who can move audiences with his passion and pathos, and a songwriter for whom social justice is still a burning issue. Book early as this will be another ‘sell-out’. Tickets £12 available from winscombe. folk@gmail.com 07703 538861.

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Cheddar. Start 10am. Park roadside near Gardener’s Arms. Contact Andy Paterson on 01934 741690 or email aepat@btinternet.com Thursday 26th April: West Mendip Walkers moderate circular walk 5.4mi from Banwell free car park. Start 1.30pm. Park in free car park. Contact Andrew Smallbone on 01761 462370 or email andrewsmallbone@hotmail.com

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Out of this World Clevedon Salerooms offered this 11.5cm high silver box and cover in one of their Specialist Sales. To the untrained eye it’s silhouette bares more than a passing resemblance to a 1950’s UFO. To the connoisseur of Arts and Crafts silver it quite literally bears the hallmarks for one of the finest Silversmith pairings in history. Omar Ramsden (1873-1939) and Alwyn Carr (1872-1940) set up a Studio in Chelsea in 1898 forming a partnership that was to last 21 years, before going their separate ways. This example, hallmarked for 1908 bears the engraved script ‘Omar Ramsden et Alwyn Carr Me Fecerunt’.

Clevedon Salerooms are happy to provide free verbal sale estimates on all items of silver at their Wells Valuation Day. Details below.

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Older people are increasingly saving their loved ones from bearing the cost of a funeral by paying in advance. But a desire not to talk about death, and in some cases dementia, means many families are left with little detail of what has been organised and paid for. The funeral plan regulator is dealing with hundreds of cases a year, helping grieving families to trace pre-paid funerals. Meanwhile, the Alzheimer’s Society says more than one million people in the UK will be living with dementia by 2021, with many facing difficulties conducting their finances successfully. Costs are rising but, it seems, most people are unaware of that happening and few want to think about it. A survey by the Funeral Planning Authority (FPA), which was set up by the pre-paid funeral industry to regulate the sector, found that only 14% of those asked could give an accurate estimate of the cost of a funeral. The sector - serving people who wish to pay for their funeral in advance - is growing, but the FPA says one major problem is that families are unaware of the plans put in place by their late relatives. It takes on about eight to 10 cases every week, aiming to trace the details of funeral plans for grieving families.

So, when taking out a Funeral Plan, make sure you tell your loved ones about it! Here at Wells Funeral Services we can help you with that, ensuring that you have all the necessary details that you need to pass on to your family.

Tips when paying for a funeral in advance: • Tell your family about a funeral plan, or other financial plans to pay the costs on death • Ask questions so you and your family fully understand what is paid for and what is not covered • Keep the paperwork with other important documents so it is easy for your family to find • Do not pay for a funeral plan in cash as there is less of a record of payment • When moving house, inform your funeral plan provider. The cost may be different in the area you move to.

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Have you had your computer serviced recently?

Fundraising Concert

Just as with our vehicles and our boilers, remember that computers need servicing too!

Saturday 14th April: In aid of Weare Memorial Hall, we have booked Cleverly Everly who re-create the songs of the Everly Brothers and who consist of local TV reporter Clinton Rogers, his brother Stan and special guests. This takes place at 7.30pm and tickets costing £15 include a hot supper and are available from Ellen Fry on 01934 733505 or Margaret Harwood on 01934 732080.

There are many important reasons to get your computers and laptops serviced by a professional, including data protection, general security, performance benefits, productivity boosts, and mitigation planning. Too often we see people who suffer dearly from preventable causes because they fail to protect themselves from potential risks. We urge everyone to consider having their computer setup analysed by a professional for this reason alone.

A common problem we see is no backups. Probably the leading cause of stress and regret in the digital world, people need to absolutely ensure their data is being routinely backed up, either via simple backup drives, or using cloud solutions. There are many factors in determining which backup method best suits each user; for help with identifying and setting up the best backup solution for you.

Another major concern is the use of poor antivirus solutions. Over the years, we have found that many popular antivirus solutions provide a very poor level of protection, particularly the free software. They slow machines down with bloatware, nag the user unrelentingly, and perform very poorly at preventing infection, allowing all kinds of damage to be done, in some cases the theft and deletion of all user data.

People very often dislike the general speed and performance of their machines, nobody likes to wait around for no reason. This can be caused by bloated software, or old hardware, often both are factors.

There are countless ways in which we can help speed things up, either with or without the need for hardware upgrades, and we always leave people very satisfied; call us below if you wish to discuss options.

Frisbee Golf Event Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April: Come along and join us for a sponsored family fun day and take part in Europe’s Biggest Frisbee Golf event right here on the beautiful Mendip Hills between Sandford and Churchill.

The Rotary Club of Wrington Vale, in collaboration with Mendip Outdoor Pursuits and Thatchers Cider, are promoting the Big Frisbee Golf Challenge in aid of mental health charities working with children, teenagers and young adults, and other charities supported by Rotary.

No experience necessary - disc golf is easy and great fun to play. Organise relay teams with your club, group, work colleagues or friends to complete all 54 baskets between you, or compete as teams against each other. You can also join a Yeti hunt or try your hand at archery, rifle shooting, axe throwing and welly wangling! Visit food, craft and trade stalls or, of course, the Thatchers Cider bar.

The entry fee for this charity event is just £3 per individual or just £12 for a family / team of up to six people, and you get a free tournament standard Frisbee worth at least £9 which you can take home with you to keep! All we ask is that each individual player obtains at least £20 in sponsorship. See www.bfgevent.co.uk

Please don’t hesitate to give us a ring (see our advert on this page) if you need any help.

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Spring Fair Saturday 28th April: Cheddar Vale Lions Club are holding their first ever Spring Fair at Cheddar Village Hall, 10am to 2pm. The event is a fundraiser to help the Lions carry out their work within the local community. The Club is pleased to announce that they have been able to secure the attendance of Kingstons’ Exotics which will delight the families and children who will be able to handle an assortment of snakes, reptiles, insects and owls. Along with other activities such as face painting, papercraft and pig racing, plus sweet treats, the children’s area offers a variety of fun and games.

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Winscombe Tennis Club is holding its Open Day from 10.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday April 28th. All ages and levels of ability are welcomed at this friendly club. Our new coach, Alex Gurnell and other club members will be on hand to provide activities and advice. Refreshments will be available throughout and reduced membership will be offered to those who join up on the day. For further information please contact winscombelawntennisclub@live.co.uk

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Help Save Cheddar Library!

The Friends of Cheddar Library (FOCL) committee is urging all library users in the village to take part in a consultation on libraries in the area. The government is again reducing funding to local authorities, bringing additional cuts for library budgets by 2020 and leading Somerset County Council to launch a consultation on proposals for the future of library services. The county has proposed two options for Cheddar library – one is to make no change to existing library services and the second is to provide services either through a partnership with the village to maintain a library building in Cheddar or via an additional mobile library stop.

“Clearly the mobile library option is completely inadequate for a community the size of Cheddar,” said Friends of Cheddar Library Chair, Sue Purkiss. “And a partnership with the village would mean it being run entirely by volunteers with no guaranteed funding and little likelihood of sufficient volunteers being available.”

The county council says the consultation will enable it to understand as many views as possible on its proposals to change the way the library service operates in future. Copies of the questionnaire are available from Cheddar library or online at http://somersetlibraries.co.uk/consultation/ The consultation will run until 22nd April 2018.

More small and medium sizedfrom businesses in Sedgemoor are set to gain a financial boost as the Council rePractical advice Aquaplaning: opens its popular grant scheme aimed at helping local enterprises grow and prosper. A sum of £100,000 Weston & Mendip has been ear-marked by Sedgemoor for allocating grants to £5,000 per business to fund a range •If of theupwater is standing in puddles on the road Advanced Motorists Group and marketing to research and diversification or to pay for of activities from recruitment, staff retention surface, your car is at risk of aquaplaning. new facilities and equipment. Opened on 1st January, the second round of grants closesofonwater 9th February Aquaplaning is where a wedge forms in and there is more information about what the money can cover and which businesses are eligible on the Heavy rain: front of the tyre and lifts it up off the road surface.

Council https://www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/smallbusinessgrants The scheme will prioritise funding •Heavywebsite: rain will affect your visibility, so take it This is caused by the not a being to for those small or medium sized businesses with the potential for growth andtread needing little able additional slow. Rule 126 of the Highway Code states that the help to develop. Grants cannot be used to supplement adisplace loss of income and only one application per braking distance between yourself and the vehicle business can be considered. The first round of the grant scheme was launched last summer and a panel of the amount of water present. If your steering in front of looked you should be two seconds when driving assessors at applications from dozens of companies and individuals of which ten were successful very light could very well be on a dry road, fouraseconds wet. including those and fromata least builder, taxi firm,ina the rugby club, becomes a tree surgeon andyou an engineer. aquaplaning.

To recover form aquaplaning, ease It is even longer onfamily-owned icy surfaces. IAM RoadSmart Bridgwater-based, Monmouth Scientific is one of the UK’s leading designers, manufacturers gently off your accelerator, have a firm grip of recommend 10 times the braking and suppliersup of to Clean Air Solutions anddistance received a grant from Sedgemoor towards research and the steering wheel and be sure not to make any when driving on ice. development. sudden steering actions. The car will eventually David windscreen Pomeroy of should Monmouth Scientific said: “The new system will ensure ongoing growth within our •Your be clean, wipers effective regain its grip as the water clears. business whilst offering correctly a more efficient bespoke and the jets positioned and aimed at theproduct design service to our whole customer base.

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7.30pm every Tuesday of will the month Drinkwater Tree Services of Lympsham is using its grant meet to payatfor training and third equipment that mean it •A good thumb is that you need can work rule moreofefficiently, takeifon more contracts and employ more people, according to office at Kewstoke Village Hall, Crookes Lane, manager Kewstoke windscreenDrinkwater wipers, then you need Genevieve who said the your teamheadlights. was excited about BS22 the 9XF.opportunities The meetingsit would are freebring. and open to Automatic light settings will not always activate in everyone, with speakers of relevant local Engineer Mark Smeed from Othery applied for funding to buy a motive water pump to showor how hisinterest. bad weather conditions. company could assist businesses using Water Jet Cutting Processes and he says that without this help he would struggle to demonstrate his approach and win new business.

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Mah-Hong A local Mah-Jong group has now been running in Shipham for just under a year. Whether you’re a novice, experienced Mah-Jong player or someone who would like to learn to play, please come along and join our group. We aim to make these enjoyable social evenings playing a game that originated in the Far East. The venue is Wilcox Cider, Broadcroft Farm BS25 1UF and we meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. For further details, please contact Mark at mark.trenchard53@gmail.com or phone 07815 681580.

Mendip Bridleways and Byways Association Calling all horse riders in the Mendip Area. MBBA now have area representatives who regularly ride all your favourite routes, making sure they are kept fit for purpose. For Wells, St. Cuthbert’s Out and Croscombe, contact Debbie Owen on 07842 582861, (evenings and weekends), to discuss any issues with gates, obstructions, ground conditions and general queries.

Why not join MBBA? Your membership goes directly towards helping fund work to keep our local bridleways open and we organise some amazing events throughout the year. Visit our website is: www. mbba.org.uk

West Mendip Walkers On a rare sunny afternoon early in the year, West Mendip Walkers enjoyed a 6.5mile walk from Westbury sub Mendip led by Carol Jackson. The walk was well-supported, and took in Westbury Beacon, Rodney Stoke National Nature Reserve before descending to Rodney Stoke and returning via Westclose Hill.

Are you terrified of tablets? Or irritated by iPads? Or Stumped by Samsung? Then why not give us a ring and see if we can help?! I.T. for the Terrified provides help with using tablets, smartphones, cameras, computers, and similar devices on a one-to-one basis. Each informal session of two hours is tailored to meet the individual’s needs, in a relaxed and friendly way, using their own equipment. Our volunteer trainers can help with most subjects and fully understand that the use of modern technology can be daunting to the newcomer. We can cover android phones, android tablets and iPads, iPhones, Windows and Macs.

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Lenny’s Coffee Shop, The Square, Shipham Monday – Thursday, & Saturday: Come and visit this community café in the heart of the village, run by volunteers in aid of a different charity every month.

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Thursdays: The bell ringers at St. James’ Church, Winscombe are hoping to attract new recruits to learn this 400 year old activity. The 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War will be remembered on 11th November, and the Winscombe Ringers, and in common with other towers in the region, would like to introduce learners to this interesting and challenging exercise. It is hoped that new ringers would able to ring with us on Armistice Day to mark this historic occasion which will also be a tribute to the 1400 bell ringers who lost their lives in the conflict. Winscombe Ringers can offer experienced and qualified teachers who can introduce anyone interested to the world of bell ringing and enable a learner to obtain the confidence to handle a bell in a relatively short period of time. Lessons on a silenced bell can be arranged during the day or evenings. For further information, please contact John Matthews the Tower Captain at Winscombe (john.winscombe@gmail.com) or we would be very pleased to meet anyone interested during our practice evenings (Thursdays 7.30pm - 9pm).

Tired of anti-social driving and speeding motorists? Do you have a couple of hours a month to spare to contribute to doing something about it? Our community-based SpeedWatch team was formed to help prevent speeding in and around the village and to help keep our roads safer. We are not all about catching speeding drivers (although unfortunately we do!) but to be a visual presence and to get drivers to think about their speed and change their behaviours. We work closely with the Police at different hours of the day at various locations in the village and are looking for new members to join our friendly team.

Full training is provided and you would always have the support of at least two other team members. For further information, please contact Richard by email at cheddarspeedwatch@gmail.com or telephone 01934742132.

Wedmore Over 50s Dance Group - The Maturity Gang Thursdays: We are a dance group for the over 50s. We aim to keep fit both physically and mentally and have fun doing it. We meet on Thursday mornings from 10.30am to 12 midday in Wedmore Village Hall, term time only. No special expertise required and we pay per session. Visitors and new members will be very welcome. For more details, contact Pat on 01934 713430.

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Prickles Hedgehog Rescue, Cheddar With just three new admissions this month things in the hospital room are quite settled. Two were brought in because they were found out in the daylight and were too small to hibernate.

They received the usual worming routines and will be kept in until the spring. The third one is our hog of the month - Tyson, a real character who is fighting for his life. They have joined the other 61 hedgehogs in our care right now.

Please continue to provide food and water to visiting wild hedgehogs, many of our supporters have evidence that their hedgehogs have decided not to hibernate this year and are still active even in the snow!

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Community Project - Somerset Wildlife Trust February marked the launch of ‘Humans of the Levels’ - a new and exciting digital community project from Somerset Wildlife Trust, which aims to put the spotlight on the unique people and special communities that can be found across the Somerset Levels and Moors landscape, and, through a combination of creative photography and personal storytelling, explores and celebrates the deep relationship that exists between those that live, work and visit this special place, and the land itself and the wildlife living alongside.

The Humans of The Levels community will be delivered and grown initially via a Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/humansofthelevels/ For more information about Humans of the Levels and how you can take part, please visit: http://www.somersetwildlife.org/Humans_of_the_Levels.html

Wedmore Beavers The Beavers celebrated Burns Night in style, with music, food and poetry from north of the border, including an unexpected visit from a piper in full highland regalia.

Beaver Scouts are the youngest members of Scouting and are girls and boys aged between 6 and 8, but they can join from the age of 5¾. They usually meet weekly to take part in a wide range of activities including games, crafts, singing, visits and good turns, along with plenty of outdoor activities, and occasional sleepovers. For more information, contact norman-beavers@wedmorescoutgroup.org.uk

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Tourism Industry Celebrates the Region’s Protected Landscapes The South West’s eighteen Protected Landscapes have been recognised by being awarded the ‘Outstanding Contribution’ to Tourism accolade at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards.

The South West’s Protected Landscapes consists of 12 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), two National Parks, The South West Coast Paths, the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site and the UNESCO Global Geopark and Biosphere Reserve. None of these charge an entry fee, yet they remain one of the primary reasons why visitors choose the region as a destination, contributing significantly to the visitor economy.

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The Award recognises the ever-present volunteers and key staff that manage the assets of some of the region’s most beautiful countryside under the constant pressures of having to retain funding in order to give visitors the best possible experience. The South West Coast Path alone supports over 11,000 jobs and attracts over 8 million people to the region who spend more than £500 million each year. www. mendiphillsaonb.org.uk

Hedgehog Rescue Hedgehogs are coming out of hibernation hungry and weak, please leave water and food out for them (hedgehog food or cat food, wet or dry, use a cat-proof feeding station). If you see a hedgehog out in the day light, sunbathing, wobbling or walking in circles, please pick it up and put it in a high sided box with a blanket or towel, food and water, and call Prickles Hedgehog Rescue (Cheddar) immediately on 07806 744772.

Young Take the Lead in Fight Against Waste A new campaign that will engage an army of young warriors against waste has been launched in Somerset. Backed by the six council partners in Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP), Schools Against Waste will see thousands of pupils learning about everything from plastics to composting.

As well as ‘Talking Rubbish’ assemblies, each school will have classroom activities linked to the curriculum key stages, such as turning food waste into compost, learning about actions to prevent future environmental problems, and exploring the impact of plastics.

Schools Against Waste marks the 10th anniversary of SWP’s founding, and is a key part of the build-up to Somerset’s 2020 realignment of waste services. Primary schools that would like to know more about the activities involved in Schools Against Waste should visit http://www.carymoor.org.uk/education/ks_workshops.html

Guiding The following groups are running locally: Rainbows: age 5-7yrs, Wednesday and Thursday; Brownies: age 7-10yrs, Tuesday and Thursday; Guides: age 10-14yrs, Monday; Mendip Rangers: 14-18yrs, alternate Mondays (first and third in the month).

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In 2004 I arranged a minibus trip to an Italian Concert at Wells Cathedral for the local Italian Twinning Association of which I am treasurer. This was enjoyed so much I was asked about going to an Italian opera at Bristol Hippodrome. The word got round and before I knew it I was being asked to arrange trips to other Bristol Hippodrome shows, and gradually it grew in popularity. I have now run 233 trips and counting!

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If my maximum number of people booked, I decided to donate all the profits to charity. I am the Group Leader of Langport & District Red Cross, with a Centre in Langport which opens every morning for companionship, refreshments and sale of bric-a-brac. The profits from my trips, a total of over £55,000 to date, have therefore been donated in the main to The Red Cross. I have also donated to The Alzheimer’s Society and of course to the Italian Twinning which started this time-consuming activity in the first place.

The club is an open access one and caters for young people year 7 upwards. The club is run by a voluntary committee and is affiliated to Somerset Youth and Community Service. Contact Peter Roberts, Youth Leader on 07989 265725 or Rosie Pike, Chair of Committee on 07867 967087.

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