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From the editorWelcome to the September edition of LocalReach. This month we see barn dancing or folk dancing taking place in Highbridge and Burnham, regular exercise sessions on a Monday morning, brain exercise with a number of quizzes organised for you to take part in, plus much more. The WI is still busy organising events to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the WI; maybe this is the year to join if you have been considering becoming a member in the past. Many other local groups are keen to attract new members, those involved in fundraising such as Moose International, or maybe for putting on shows and helping on or off stage with the West Huntspill Players. If you want your say, then the Neighbourhood Planning is keen to hear your views with the delivery of the questionnaire in last month’s edition of LocalReach. I hope you enjoy this month’s edition and would encourage anyone to get in touch with details of the events or activities that are being organised. Thank you for your continued support.Editorial deadline for October issue is Thursday 17th September.
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Belles of Burnham WIThe WI is busy celebrating its centenary this year, with many activities taking place across our lovely county of Somerset. The Belles of Burnham formed in January 2015 and meet on the first Tuesday in the month at 7.30pm. The next meeting is due to take place on Tuesday 1st September with a talk by Sharon Newton of ‘a-lot-of-choc’, who is a regular at the Farmers’ Market. Sharon will be talking about her passion for chocolate and how she got involved in this field. There will be opportunity to purchase items or order ready for Christmas. If you are interested in joining the WI, contact Jacqui Strong, the President, on 07864 051315.
Whiskey in the Jar – Cossington Village HallSean Cannon, lead man with the recently formed Dublin Legends (previously the iconic DUBLINERS), plays Cossington Village Hall, Trivetts Way, TA7 8LH on Saturday 31st October at 8pm. For four decades, Sean has been a firm favourite on the live music circuit, and has built up a huge reputation as a musician, singer and raconteur. Taking time away from his busy touring schedules around Britain and Europe, this Irish gem will be joined by his two highly talented sons James and Robert, to present a wonderful evening of ever-popular Irish songs, jigs, soft ballads and fine Celtic music, all played with the usual Irish charm and passion
with a bit of blarney thrown in for good measure. So, come and sing along with this fine trio, to Whiskey in the Jar, Black Velvet Band, Irish Rover, Molly Malone and much more. Enjoy the Craic!!!
Reserved seats £12.50, available from host Roger Collett on 01278 451187, email [email protected], or online from www.wegottickets.com/311349. Supporting Bridgwater Hospital League of Friends
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Buying with ConfidenceRip-offs, scams, rogue traders - people are right to be wary when buying goods and services…• Looking for a good local garage to service your car? • Not sure where to find a reputable plumber?• Want to find a builder who will do a good job?
Why not try a member of Buy with Confidence? It’s the approved business scheme run by the Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service (a joint service commissioned by Devon and Somerset county councils). Members include car traders, builders, plumbers, electrical goods retailers and many more. The main focus of the scheme is customer care and all members have to demonstrate that as well as operating in a legal and fair way, they offer customer-friendly service. All members are subject to an audit of their business to check compliance with trading standards legislation and to ensure that appropriate customer service procedures are in place.
You can search for an approved business on our website or look out for the distinctive logo. For more information, visit www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk. There are also directories available with a list of all the approved businesses in Devon and Somerset. If you require practical consumer advice or a copy of the directory you can call the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06.
Over the coming weeks, 3,000 Devon and Somerset residents are being contacted by Trading Standards in relation to Mass Marketing Scams. Residents who will be receiving our advice pack were identified as potential victims by the National Scams Team after their details were found during an investigation into a scam operator. The information includes advice on avoiding scams such as prize draws, foreign lotteries and buy-to-win incentives. If you are concerned about scams, particularly that you or a relative or friend may be being targeted, you can call 03454 04 05 06 for advice – remember – if it seems too good to be true, it probably is! Find out more about our Scam Intervention work, including a link to take our 15 minute online scams training, at www.devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/
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Busy? Stressed? - Try singing, it's a great stress buster!
Music is a great stress buster. It helps you to relax, therefore lowering your blood pressure and making the stresses, not seem so bad. So why not free up Thursday evenings and join our friendly choir for a good sing? The term
starts on 10th September in the Methodist Church hall at 7.30pm. The term will begin with us learning some wonderful traditional Christmas music and carols. All music will be provided, and help will be on-hand if you need it. The first three weeks are completely free, so why not come along and sing with others who enjoy music. Our Christmas concert is on Thursday 10th December. Our spring concert is on Saturday 23rd April 2016. If you have any question or queries, email Jane at [email protected] or visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BurnhamAndHighbridgeChoralSociety, or phone Bev Hearn on 01934 732041.
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Prize BingoA popular event at Highbridge Community Hall on Saturday 19th September at 7.30pm. Raffle and refreshments available.
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Garden ClubEast Huntspill Garden Club’s next meeting will be taking place on Thursday 17th September in the Church Hall at 7.30pm. For more information, contact Kay Bennett (Secretary) on 01278 789678.
I.T. for the Terrified For all your computer training needs. A skill-sharing, informal, community project, that is run by a committee and staffed by volunteers. We will reopen from our summer break on Wednesday 2nd September. Our termly Open House sessions will be 9th September between 1.30pm - 3.30pm and 11th September between 10am – 12pm. Call in for a chat and a cuppa and find out more about us and what we do; have a look round, chat to trainers, book a course, workshop or some 1:1 sessions if you wish. We offer 1:1 sessions to help you to use a computer, iPad, tablet, smartphone or Mac, in a friendly environment. No exams, no pressure – just a volunteer sharing their individual ways of using technology. You can bring your own laptop/tablet/iPad/smartphone, or use our machines. We can cover most topics on most computers/devices at most levels.
Chargable courses for September include, ‘how to find your way around ebay’, with workshops helping with operating a tablet or iPad. Alternatively, on Thursday afternoons join us for our computer drop in session at £2 per visit - ideal for a small problem that doesn’t need a full two hour session. No need to book – just drop in (term time only 1.30pm - 3.30pm).Contact us on 01934 741751, email [email protected] or check out www.itfortheterrified.co.uk.
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Bridgwater College’s Hair and Beauty ZoneRelax and be pampered at Bridgwater College’s Hair and Beauty Zone! You are invited to visit the professional salons and take the weight off your feet with one of the many indulgent pampering treatments, which include facials, manicures, pedicures, eyebrow shaping and eyelash tinting, waxing, massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and electrical body-toning.
Beauty treatments can last up to 50 minutes and include specialist massages such as Indian head, sports and aromatherapy. Visitors can add the use of an infra-red heat lamp, which allows additional muscle relaxation, giving you the ultimate pampering experience.
Bridgwater College’s Hair and Beauty Zone also offer a range of hairdressing options, including haircutting, colouring and perming. For men, they offer barbering treatments such as wet shaving, beard and moustache cutting, patterns in hair, cutting and styling with prices starting from just £2.
The Salon treatments are carried out by students, under supervision, and is a training environment for the College’s courses. Professional products including Dermalogica and Keaso beauty products, L’Oréal shampoo and styling products, and Tigi styling products are used. The salons also stock these products available to buy, along with other gift items such as accessories, with up to 20% off the rrp, so are a one-stop-shop for all your hair and beauty needs!
Customer comments include, “Absolutely amazing. First facial ever, but there will be more now.”, “Excellent all round – always a treat to come here.”, and “Brilliant – excellent service and treatment. Rebooked.”
You can book an appointment during Bridgwater College’s term-times (dates can be found on the Bridgwater College website, www.bridgwater.ac.uk), by calling 01278 441310, or by emailing hair&[email protected]. For more information about what is on offer, visit www.bridgwaterhairandbeauty.co.uk.
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Moose InternationalMoose International is a fraternal organisation based on family values. We raise money for charities, and provide support to each other. Membership of Moose is open to anyone of 21 years or over. Details are available from Terry Cornelius on 01278 784645 or Chris Harris on 01278 760486. The same applies to the Moose ladies’ circle, who may be contacted via Rita Harris on 01278 760486, or Dorothy Austin on 01278 786299. Burnham-on-Sea Lodge 123 meets on the fourth Thursday of each calendar month at 7.30 pm, at Berrow village hall, and we believe in having fun whilst raising money for our numerous charities. Our ladies’ circle meet on the same evening as the
brothers, also at the Berrow village hall and independently support national and local causes in their own right. We organise a busy social calendar, and anyone is welcome to join in.
The BD Jazz ClubThe BD Jazz Club is the local Burnham area Traditional/New Orleans Jazz Club. The Club usually meets on the last Friday of every month for regular club sessions at Laburnum House Lodge Hotel in Sloway Lane, West Huntspill, which is situated a short distance down the A38 from Highbridge (turn right opposite The Crossways Inn into Church Road and follow the signs). The regular monthly club sessions continue on Friday 25th September, presenting local bandleader Bob Reynolds with New Society Jazz. The venue is at our usual BD Jazz Club at Laburnum House Hotel; playing times are from 8pm to 11pm, with an admission of £4. Find the full programme of events on the BD Jazz club page at www.newsocietyjazz.co.uk.
For further information please contact Bob on 01278 794709 or Diane on 01278 788070. We look forward to seeing you at one of our future regular club sessions or additional special events. BD Jazz Club is a non-profit making organisation that aims to preserve and promote New Orleans/Traditional Jazz.
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Five questions to ask your Estate AgentAsking your estate agent how much they charge is not the only question to ask. Edward Creswick, Managing Director of CJ Hole Burnham brings you the top five questions which will help you select the best agent to sell your home.
The fees an estate agent charges is often based on local competition. Although one estate agent might have a lower fee, they may not be able to help you achieve the result you want. Asking the following top five questions will help you to select the estate agent who can sell your home effectively.
It is likely that you have already invited a few estate agents round your home for a valuation before you decide on which one to select. During
the valuations, make sure you ask each agent how they have come to the valuation. They should be able to offer a detailed answer for the valuation and the level of detail will give you an indicator of their expertise.
Always ask the estate agent if they have sold similar properties before. Agents often specialise in selling specific types of homes, and you might find that you have a swifter sale if they know exactly how to sell your property. However, many agents do sell a range of property and you might find that your preferred agent is experienced in selling large country houses as well as city centre apartments.
It’s a good idea to ask the estate agents exactly how they propose to market your home. Be sure to ask if it will be listed on the major national search portals and the local newspapers to gain wide exposure for your property. You should also find out what materials they will produce for your property. Will they take professional photographs, for example, and will they create a professional brochure. These all add to the appeal of your property to buyers and it is important that your home looks as attractive as possible to achieve the right price. If you are selling an executive property, ask them how the marketing will differ as high-end properties tend to require a different marketing strategy to appeal to the target audience.
Before selecting your agent, make sure you ask about the contract. There are a few different options including sole selling rights, sole agency and multi agency. Ask your agency which contract they use and why. They should be able to explain to you the full picture of the contract in detail and point out the pros compared to the others. But don’t just take their word for it; do your own research and weigh up which one would work for you. You can then discuss any concerns you have about the contract in person, over the phone or by email to ensure you are feel comfortable before you enlist their services.
Finally, don’t forget to ask how you can contact them. They should provide you with at least one telephone number and an email address so you can get in contact with any questions along the way. Having the ability to get in touch without feeling like you are pestering your estate agent will relieve an enormous amount of pressure during the selling process.
In general, your gut instinct is usually right. If you get a good feeling about an estate agent, it is probably because you are confident that they can do a good job. Remember, your estate agent wants to sell your home as much as you do, so work with them to uncover any potential problems before they occur.
Bristol & Somerset Group - Seventh Vintage Hornby Train ShowThe Bristol and Somerset Hornby Railway Collectors’ Association will present their Seventh Vintage Hornby Train Show on Saturday 31st October from 10am – 4pm in B Block at The King Alfred School, Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE. There will be a variety of Hornby model railway layouts on 0 and 00 scales, including ‘Templeford’, a large clockwork and electric vintage gauge 0 layout. Trade stands will be selling new and second-hand items. Refreshments will be available. There is ample free car parking including disabled spaces near the entrance which is level and wheelchair-friendly. Admission is £3, accompanied children free. Contact George Moon on 01278 789031 ([email protected]) or Graham Roberts on 01275 857526 ([email protected]).
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Fritzlar TwinningThe next meeting of the Fritzlar Twinning Society is the AGM on Wednesday 30th September between 2pm - 4 pm in St. John's Church Hall, Highbridge. Refreshments will be available, and everyone made welcome. Gillian Lyne, Secretary.
Scenery and Set DesignThe West Huntspill Players are currently rehearsing for the next production in October of ‘Allo Allo’. With so much involved in both on stage and behind the scenes, are you interested in set design, props, period costume? If you would like to become involved, contact us via our website at www.westhuntspillplayers.org.uk.
Burnham District Pantomime Society (BDPS)BDPS AGM will take place on Tuesday 1st September at 7.30pm at the Pizey Room, Princess Theatre and Arts Centre - all members are welcome. The wheels of our next panto ‘Mother Goose’ have started to roll. The first read-through of the script by the cast will be on Thursday 3rd September at 7pm, at the same venue; members are welcome to listen in if they would like to hear it. There are still lots of jobs that you can help with to support our production teams if you wish to do so, and new members are always made to feel welcome. This is going to be another good and popular show in Burnham for our local audiences. Mo Cooper, BDPS chair.
Wednesday Bingo & Raffle at Watchfield Village HallTakes place on the 2nd, 16th and 30th September. Strictly 18 years and over only, eyes down 7.30pm. For more details call D Robinson on 01278 794823.
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Two Green Flags for SedgemoorThe Green Flag Award scheme has unveiled this year’s award winners – the mark of a quality park or green space – and two of Sedgemoor’s parks are once again amongst the very best in the UK – and that’s official! Marine Cove Gardens, on Burnham-on-Sea’s Esplanade has received the Green Flag Award for the fourth year running, with Apex Park in Highbridge receiving it for the ninth year in a row. Apex Park received its highest ever score to really highlight how exceptional the park is. Nationally, 1582 parks and
green spaces have received a prestigious Green Flag Award in 2015. The new 2015 flags were raised in July during the annual Love Parks Week. The award, handed out by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces across the country. A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained, holds regular events, is appropriately marketed and has excellent facilities. The Green Flag Awards are judged by an army of more than 700 green space experts, who volunteer their time to visit applicant sites and assess them against eight strict criteria, including horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability, and community involvement. Councillor Ian Dyer, Chairman of Sedgemoor District Council said: “It is with thanks to Sedgemoor’s parks, clean surroundings and dog warden staff, as well as the incredible support from the Friends of Marine Cove Gardens and Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group, that both parks are in tip-top condition for their wide range of visitors. Sedgemoor District Council is very proud to have once again been recognised in two separate locations for Green Flag Awards. Well done to all involved, here’s to another year.”
International Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said: “We are delighted to be celebrating another record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award scheme. All the flags flying this year are a testament to the efforts of the thousands of men and women, both staff and volunteers, who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.”
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The new Microsoft Edge browser works fast, but is not without issues. I don’t particularly like the new format so was pleased to find that Internet Explorer is still available via Windows 10 although can be hidden from normal view. To reactivate Internet Explorer, click Start and type the word Internet - you will then see the words “Internet Explorer Desktop App” - which can be right clicked on and pinned to the Start Menu. Click back to desktop and then click Start. The Internet Explorer icon may be found at the bottom of the list, but fortunately the icon can be dragged and dropped to the top of the Start menu so that it is easier to find.
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Lancashire Trip Are you interested in attending a two day, one night trip to Lancashire, with a boat trip on the second day, for £105 per person, the trip has been organised for 11th and 12th October and is a way of travelling as a group and cutting down on some of the booking costs. If you would like more information, contact Rosaleen Anderson on 01278 783652.
Quiz Night The next quiz is due to take place on Saturday 12th September at 7pm (quiz starts at 7.30pm prompt). There is a £50 first prize and there will be a bar and food available. Only food and drink purchased at the premises may be consumed on the premises. The charge is £2 per person entry (children aged 14-16, £1 each, children under 14 - free), maximum of six per team. For more details or to book your table, telephone Carol on 01278 782744 or Lynn on 01278 793968. This is a popular event and booking is advisable. This event is organised by The Friends of Berrow Village Hall and all proceeds will go towards the upkeep of Berrow Village Hall.
Art GroupThe Huntspill Art Group September sessions are on Wednesdays: 2nd, 16th, and 30th September, in the village hall, East Huntspill. Doors open at 1.30pm; there is a cost of £3.50 per session which will include tea/coffee and use of art materials. For more information, contact Brian on 01278 760759.
What’s on at Watchfield - AGM NoticeThe Annual General Meeting of the Watchfield Village Hall Committee will be held at Watchfield Village Hall on Wednesday 23rd September at 7pm. All members of the public are welcome to attend.
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Cheddar Male Choir Charity Concert for Chemo Lorry‘Hope for Tomorrow’ is a national cancer charity dedicated to bringing cancer treatment closer to patients’ homes. The Mobile Chemotherapy Units effectively reduce the long distances of travel, and waiting times for treatment, that patients often endure, and also help them to avoid the stresses and strains of busy Oncology Centres. Cheddar Male Choir will be singing at Draycott Memorial Hall, BS27 3UE at 7.30pm on Saturday 24th October to help raise funds for this very worthy charity. Please come
along and support this very worthwhile charity and listen to the choir singing songs from the shows, spirituals and more traditional pieces. It will be a very enjoyable evening. You can get a ticket on the door or from any of the choir members.
Burnham Bowling ClubThe end of the 2015 outdoor season for lawn bowls rapidly approaches, but don't let that stop you. You can get a head-start on the 2016 outdoor season by joining the Burnham indoor section now. The Burnham Bowling Club in St. Andrew’s Road has existed for 110 years, although the indoor section for somewhat less. And, whilst many bowlers enjoy both the indoor and outdoor game, some play just one or the other. This may be due to preference or alternative interests at other times of the year. Indoor bowling is available throughout the day and evening, most days, from early October until late March. If you are thinking of taking up a new hobby or just want to keep active, you will find bowling a friendly sport that could fulfil your needs. It is also a pleasant way of passing the cold winter months, which could speed up the advent of spring. For details of indoor membership, including coaching, contact June Bridges on 781706. For information on general membership contact the Men's Secretary, Alan Lane on 792508, or the Ladies' Secretary, Anne Richards on 782890.
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Are you seeing the rubbish we’re seeing?Waste dysmorphism: taking a look at the reality of your waste-line By Nick Cater
Some people in Burnham-on-Sea suffer from body dysmorphism, a potentially very serious condition in which their perception of what their figure looks like can cause them to deny themselves enough food or eat too much. Could it be that many more Burnham residents suffer a rather different mis-perception: waste dysmorphism?
I ask, because whenever you quiz people about their waste, they will assure you that they recycle almost everything and put out hardly any rubbish, while food waste does not exist in their house, let alone their
rubbish bin. Everyone knows they should recycle and should not fill their rubbish bin, because those forced to be more honest about their paucity of recycling or plentiful rubbish immediately clutch at all manner of excuses. “I have no time”, say some as they watch trash, but on TV; “I cannot understand what to do”, say smartphone app wizards; “my containers are missing”, claim a few as they chat to friends but do not call customer services for free replacements; “no space” argue those with garages so clutter-bound there is no room for their car. Food waste brings out the best excuse: “My pets eat it all.” Do please tell the RSPCA if you are feeding chicken bones to dogs, forcing cats to consume tea bags, or asking your rabbit if they want their steak rare, medium or well-done.
Having done what few would dare – look inside Somerset’s rubbish bins – the embarrassing, costly truth is that most of the average rubbish bin can be recycled, half of it in household recycling containers, including almost one third in the food waste bin. Landfilling our waste is costing us all £12 million a year simply because we mistakenly perceive a couple of cans as recycling, and seem unable to see our expanding waste-lines as good materials go to waste filling the rubbish bin. For help to recycle far more, waste far less and save cash, see www.somersetwaste.gov.uk.
Nick Cater is Senior Communications Officer at Somerset Waste Partnership, which manages waste and recycling services on behalf of all local authorities in Somerset.
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Car ShowThe popular Classic Annual Car Show takes place on Saturday 12th September from 11am - 4pm on the Balliol Hall Field, Church Road, West Huntspill, TA9 3RN. There will be stalls (no traders), refreshments including a BBQ, bouncy castle, model railway displays and many other activities. It is free entry for pre-booked classic vehicle, driver and one passenger. Entry for all other adults and over 16s, is £2. For more information, contact Jill on 01278 795644 or email [email protected].
Charity BallA charity ball is being organised at the Rookery Manor Hotel on 16th October, reception 6.30pm / seated 7.30 pm, carriages for 12.30am. Dress Code is: formal evening wear. Monies raised will go to Somerset Unit for Radiotherapy Equipment (S.U.R.E); the unit is the Beacon Centre, Musgrove Hospital, Taunton. The evening, which is a dinner / dance, has live music with the band Pearl and the Diamond Geezers. Tickets are £30 per person. There will also be a tombola and auction during the course of the evening. For further details, contact: 07795 173763 / 01278 780774.
Burnham-on-Sea Parkinson's Support GroupThis group meets on the second Monday of each month (except August and January), in the Catholic Church Hall, Highbridge Road from 2pm until 4pm. We try to offer friendship, support and information for people with PD, and their family and friends. On 14th September, Lyn Boden will be talking to us about alternative therapies that could help manage symptoms. We always welcome people who want to volunteer within the group. We also run a dance/exercise class on a Wednesday morning 10am - 11.15am in the Methodist Church Hall, and a shanty singing class twice a month at Southwell House, Highbridge. For more information, contact Ronnie for group meetings on 786266, Jenny for exercise on 785653 or for shanty singing, Carole on 782428.
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The Friends of the Community Centre Coffee MorningWill be at the Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea on Saturday 5th September, 9.45am until 11.45am. Bric-a-brac, books, jigsaws, cards, clothes etc., plus raffle and refreshments! No admission fee. First Saturday of each month, February until December.
Fabric Fun Day in support of Parkinsons UKCome and enjoy mini workshops and demonstrations of a variety of crafts including vintage embroidery, felt making, quilting, patchwork, knitting, doll making, and spinning. There will be a sales table and cushion tombola. Husqvarna Studios will be showing the latest embroidery and sewing machines. At the Catholic Church Hall, Highbridge Road, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1LL on Saturday 5th September at 10am until 1.30pm. Admission is £3, with accompanied children free.
The local Parkinson's Support Group meets on the second Monday of the month in the Catholic Church Hall from 2pm - 4pm. For further details, phone Ronnie Broadley on 01278 786266.
Barn DanceThe Highbridge Community Hall presents a Barn Dance on Saturday 10th October at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5. There will be an American Buffet which involves bringing your own food to share. Please bring your own drinks. Tickets are available from David Napper on 01278 792371, from Fay or Ken Burston on 01278 782529, or on the door.
Folk Dancing Thursday 3rd September between 2pm and 4pm, there will be folk dancing at the Methodist Church Hall in College Street, Burnham-on-Sea. All ages are welcome, with no need to bring a partner. All dances will be taught and 'walked through'. Entry £1 per person in aid of 'Educate the Kids'.
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Coastline SingersThe Coastline Singers meet on Tuesdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall, West Huntspill. We have a very varied and exciting season in store, including participation in the world's biggest international choir. Come and have a sing! Details available from 01278 784184, [email protected].
Exercise to Music! Come and shake off those extra holiday calories on Monday mornings between 10am - 11am, at Highbridge Community Hall. It's a great way to kick-start the week, and suitable for all ages and abilities. Details available from Mary Lawrence on 01278 784184, [email protected].
Quiz in aid of St. Margaret’s HospiceThursday 17th September at the Highbridge Social Club, in aid of St. Margaret's Hospice. Come at 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start. It is £2 per person and teams can be up to five people. There is always a team for you to assist if you come alone. We need your expertise - questions range from Noddy to nuclear science! There's something for everyone, it's fun, and for a very good cause. Details available from Mary Lawrence on 01278 784184, [email protected].
Burnham & Highbridge neighbourhood planning meeting If you are interested in the Neighbourhood Planning, anyone from the community is welcome at the meetings, and your input is welcomed – you can also get involved if you so wish. There is no cost or membership, just enthusiasm and involvement! Next meeting is on Thursday 10th September at 7pm. It’s a joint meeting with both groups at Morland Hall, Pearce Drive (off Morland Road), Highbridge.
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FOR MORE TIPS, WHY NOT JOIN YOUR LOCAL GARDENING GROUP?For more tips, why not join your local gardening group? The Burnham and District Horticultural Society meet at 7.30pm on the third Monday of each month (except December) at the Community Centre, Berrow Road. The next meeting is on Monday 21st September, when David Usher will be speaking about Herbaceous Perennials. All welcome. Members of the Society free, visitors £1.50.
Burnham-on-sea Women’s Institute This year the Women’s Institute is celebrating its Centenary, and as part of these celebrations, we are holding a drop-in day at the Princess Theatre on Saturday, 12th September from 10.30am - 3pm. We are part of the Knoll Group of W.I.s, most of whom will have a table showing one of the many campaigns that the W.I. has promoted over the years, from the first ever anti-litter campaign, to free
school milk, save our libraries, more midwives, and the SOS for the honeybees. You may have seen our display showing many of these campaigns in the window of Burnham library during June. This display will be on show at the Princess Theatre on 12th September. You may like to try your hand at one of the craft demonstrations that will be taking place. Entry will be free and there will be tea, coffee and cakes available to buy all day. There will be other exhibitions, crafts and a tombola stall. As many of you will know, the WI have had a very busy year so far celebrating its 100 year anniversaries. It started with a baton relay around each Federation, a garden party at Buckingham Palace hosted by the Duchess of Cornwall, and The Queen was a guest at our AGM at the Royal Albert Hall in June. There have been two programmes on BBC TV recently - Home Fires and Cakes Bakes and Trouble Makers. Do come along to help us to celebrate 100 years of campaigning, care, crafts, fun and friendship and, who knows, you may decide to join us! Our monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday 22nd September, and is a fashion show by Karen Harriott of Edinburgh Wool. This should be fun. For further details, contact our President Pat Barthram on 01278 794695 or go to our website www.burnhamwi.btck.co.uk.
Tales from a Gloucestershire LassBurnham Area Evening Flower Club will recommence after the summer break on Monday 21st September with a return visit from Sally Taylor from Yate. Sally's demonstration is entitled ‘Tales from a Gloucestershire Lass’ which sounds very intriguing. The meeting starts at 7.30pm in St. Andrew's Church Hall and guests are very welcome.
Make a start planting spring flowering bulbs either in the garden or in containers. Forced and prepared bulbs for blooming indoors later need to be planted in suitable containers and kept cool and dark for eight weeks.
Cut and dry seed heads for winter indoor decoration.
Give a final trim to hedging and remember to keep them wider and thicker at the base rather than the top.
Prepare sites for any new planting of trees or shrubs later in the autumn. Add plenty of well-rotted manure or compost to improve your soil.
Lawn grass growth will slow down this month, so raise the cutting blades on the mower. Weather permitting it might be a
good time to lay new turf or sow grass seed, particularly late in the month.
Continue harvesting crops and store onions and potatoes.
On any empty patches on your plot consider sowing a green manure crop which can be dug in later during winter or late spring. This will improve the overall soil structure.
Now is the time to order bare root plants like trees, fruit bushes and roses. You will have the widest choice now.
If not done already pinch the tops of tomatoes and remove old leaves. After mid-September the ripening process slows so it might be better to pick all the fruit and ripen it on a sunny window sill or in a drawer with a ripe banana
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Somerset Time for YouthJoin in the fun! Somerset ‘Time For Youth’ club meets every two weeks on a Saturday. The club is for children/young people aged up to 18 years old with special needs. The club provides a safe, friendly and non-judgemental environment for children/young people to participate in leisure and social activities. The club provides the opportunity for the young people to meet and make new friends, grow socially, educationally and gain more confidence and self-esteem, through the programme of activities provided. Each Saturday session includes music, arts and crafts, football, Wii games, and a sensory room to relax in, plus a lot more. On site is a tuck shop which offers a variety of refreshments. Any child/young person with disabilities and their siblings are welcome. An adult needs to attend with them, to support and help the child/young person engage and participate in the activities. The club is based at Balliol Hall, Church Road, West Huntspill, Somerset, TA9 3RN. The cost per session is £3 per child or £5 for two children and £6 for three or more children. For further information, please call 07745 236742, email [email protected] or visit www.somersettimeforyouth.com.
Sponsored by Retreat Caravan Park Organiser Beverley Milner Simonds told us: "The Great Burnham Bake-Off has been a popular competition at the last six Food and Drink Festivals, and this time we will be bringing back the competitions specifically for our young bakers. We are not only looking for the best cakes, but also bread and three sausage rolls for our Technical Challenge." Fellow organizer, Sarah Milner Simonds continued: "The Technical Challenge last time was searching for meringues, this time we want three matching shortcuts sausage rolls. The overall champion in May was an amazing bake and we are embracing the harvest time with a search for carrot cake and Christmas cakes." Sponsor, Debbie March said: "The Great Burnham Bake-Off has become an established part of the local calendar and we are very proud to be the new sponsor. I am Champion of Young Bakers and I am delighted to bring this new competition to the Bake-Off." Bakers need to download an entry form and rules from the Festival website: www.burnhamonseafoodfestival.org and present a completed form and their bake before 2pm on Saturday 31st October at Somerset Skills & Learning, Princess Street.
Brent Knoll Bazaar, Farmers’ Market & Parish CafeThe next Bazaar is due to take place on Saturday 12th September at Brent Knoll Parish Hall, 10am to 12 noon. There is locally produced fresh beef, pork, chicken, goat meat, eggs, cheese, pickles and preserves. There is also a vegetable stall, specialist bread, Westcroft Cider, homemade cakes and savouries, Phoenix Cards, handmade cards, silver and beaded jewellery, children’s games, toys and puzzles, local crafts, textiles, etc., CDs, DVDs, books, and bric-a-brac, plus a raffle. The Parish Café will be serving bacon and sausage butties and light snacks. There is free entry. To book a table (£7 per table), phone Eddie Fuller on 01278 760308. All proceeds to Brent Knoll Parish Hall.
Bubbling Springs Tai Chi and QigongTai Chi is increasingly becoming recommended as a suitable exercise for all levels of fitness and for its many health benefits. However, it's also good for the fitter ones amongst you and great for helping to deal with the stresses of life. Give yourself a boost now and stave off the 'winter blues'. Classes restart on 1st September with sessions suitable for all ages and abilities. First session is free. Cheryl is a registered instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain and regularly trains with Chinese 'national treasure' Prof Li Deyin and his family.
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