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ED’s letter Happy New Year! Have you started your new years resolutions yet? Or have you destroyed them in the first few days ? Statistics say that more than 40% of us will set a weight loss goal and 30% of us will decide to do more exercise. The other 10% will set no goals for this new year.

However more shocking is that 80% of the population will give up on their new years resolutions by 1st of February and return to their old ways.

On a brighter note as of now the nights will start to get a little bit bearable and brighter thanks to Winter Solstice that took place on 22nd December. Also we all start to plan our next big summer holiday or a small get away, if you want some top tips please read our piece from The Travel Councilors Charlie Dyson on page 20.

He has some great ideas to travel to Lisbon, Mauritius and Japan.

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The UN says we need radical climate action right now We must all reduce our emissions by 7.6% every year for the next decade, to stand any chance of limiting global heating to 1.5˚C and preserving life as we know it.

North Somerset and Long Ashton Parish Council have declared a Climate Emergency.

They aim to ensure the area is carbon neutral by 2030 to help mitigate climate change.

Long Ashton CAN become a zero carbon community The technical solutions are all available, the urgency of the situation is becoming undeniable, and the willingness to question carbon-heavy lifestyles is growing.

Climate Action Network (CAN) is part of the pathway. This volunteer group has formed to work with the Parish Council Businesses, groups and people networking for change Whether we’re part of a business, school, church, community group or individual, we all have concerns, hopes, information and ideas. Let’s find ways to work together for the good of all.

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It’s time away the The monthtoofput November offers up the turkey, skip the gym and perfect opportunity to shake off those instead get yourself to your the eyes Halloween scares and set on something snowier, whether local Cineworld, because that’s in the formisofjust a returning Disney January as much a Ice Queen or Christmas-set romantic jam-packed month for comedies featuring the music of movies as any other.

George Michael. All this and more The excitement as early as theso verylet’s awaits in thebegins month ahead, first day, so let’s jump into what you can look dive forwardin… to.

Then there’s the fast-paced thrills of Le Mans ’66, where Matt Damon and Christian Bale must work together to create a car equipped to beat the dominant Ferrari.

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The former centres on the efforts double-header in the form of Taika Waititi’s of US Navy sailors in the wake of Pearl Jo Jo Rabbit and Guy Ritchie’s The Harbour.

The following week sees Elsa, Anna and Olaf But if con artist antics are more your thing, Helen Gentlemen.

The first is a tongue-in-cheek return in the highly anticipated Frozen 2, but has Mirren Ian McKellen do well to swindle take onand Nazi Germany about a boy who’s their way the ice queen learned to ‘let it go’? through lifefriend in theislatter imaginary Hitler,movie. while the latter sees the famed gangster movie director return to the style of his early work. Either way, both films are set to delight!

Then, on Jan 10th, is Sam Mendes’ incredible First World War film portrayed entirely in one take. 1917 tells the story of two soldiers attempting to survive in the French trenches and we follow them every step of the way.

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Exactly one week later sees a tirade of new movies arrive, with something for everyone landing on the same day. Jan 17th sees Fox News expose Bombshell, action threequel Fast forward one week November Bad Boys For Life andlater courttoroom drama15th and it’s another double feature.

Last Christmas Just Mercy all release. Which will you be welcomes seeing? in the Christmas movie season as a romantic love story between Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke and A Simple Favour’s Henry The Personal History of David Copperfield Golding. has you covered on Jan 24th if Dickensian novels are more your thing, but the end of the month also offers plenty of choice with The Lighthouse, Queen and Slim, and the modern reboot of creepy horror The Grudge hitting cinema screens.

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Operetta club locks themselves in the Tower of London - and sings their way out, at the Redgrave Theatre Capital punishment, imprisonment under false charges, and unrequited love are themes that Gilbert and Sullivan manage to transform into comic opera in their work The Yeomen of the Guard which is coming to the Redgrave Theatre in April 2020, performed by Bristol Gilbert and Sullivan Operatic Society (BGSOS).

Set in the Tower of London during the reign of King Henry VIII, The Yeomen of the Guard tells the story of the war hero Colonel Fairfax, unjustly framed, imprisoned, and condemned to death for sorcery, and the plot hatched by fellow war hero Sergeant Meryll and his daughter, Phoebe, to free Colonel Fairfax from the Tower of London by disguising him as one of the guardians of the Tower itself: the famous Yeomen of the Guard.

The Yeomen of the Guard opened at the Savoy Theatre on 3rd October 1888. It was triumph for composer Arthur Sullivan who had long complained of the plots that WS Gilbert was providing him. Sullivan wanted less absurdity in the stories and something more weighty.

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Gilbert eventually came up with the plot for The Yeomen of the Guard and Sullivan thankfully approved. The result is a complex, witty and characterful operetta sure to delight audiences, whether or not they have criminal intentions.

“Victorian critics considered the score to be Sullivan’s finest”, says musical director William Stevens, who is in charge of the music for the first time, at BGSOS. “Sullivan’s Yeomen overture is the best structured of the genre, rather than being just a collection of the best tunes of the work”.

Yeomen is director Sarah Nash’s second show at the helm. “this opera is Gilbert and Sullivan’s darkest and probably most engaging work and it’s my challenge to bring The Tower and characters to life”, she says. “We have a wonderful talented cast and crew who will be doing the work justice, if I’m permitted to plagiarise one of Gilbert’s many delicious puns.”

So why not come along and join us for torture, beheading, a jester, a jailor and the occasional marching on the spot? BGSOS is performing The Yeomen of the Guard 1st - 4th April 2020, with a matinee performance on Saturday 4th April, where children are especially invited, with an opportunity to meet the cast afterwards. Tickets are available from https://www.bristolgsos.com

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Computer Buddies @ Nailsea Library Description: Did you have a new phone, tablet or laptop for Christmas? Do you need some help using it? Nailsea Library have computer buddies here every week, able to help you to get going. They are available on a Tuesday from 11.30 - 2 and Wednesday from 2 – 4. Drop in or call us to make an appointment on 01934 426030. We also have a great range of talking books, ebooks and magazines that you can download to your device – all free!

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Tra La Community choir Event Date: 7th Jan We welcome new singers of any ability We have no auditions and you don’t need to read music We’re a friendly bunch who make a lovely sound together singing all sorts of songs, in harmony and in unison. Alternate Tuesday evenings, 7.30-9.30pm in the Club Room (LA Café space) at the Community Centre January 7th & 21st, February 4th & 25th, March 3rd, 17th & 31st Cost £5 a session, FIRST SESSION FREE Phone Bill Roberts on 07932 623672, or just turn up

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Sounds of the 70’s Live with Johnnie Walker - The Playhouse Theatre Event Date: 17th Jan Description: Following the success this year of Tony Blackburn’s Sounds of the 60s live tour, which has enjoyed a long run of sold out performances across the UK, legendary DJ Johnnie Walker will take BBC Radio 2’s popular Sounds of the 70s radio show on the road in 2020.

Venue: The Playhouse Theatre High Street Weston-super-Mare Somerset Tea and Talk @ Weston Museum Event Date: 18th Jan Description: Weston Museum’s monthly ‘Tea and Talk’ usually takes place on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and features a wide variety of subjects and speakers from our wonderful band of volunteers.

Venue: Weston-super-Mare Museum Burlington Street Weston-super-Mare

Blinded by the Light (12A) Event Date: 18th Jan Description: Beat the January ‘blues’ with an upbeat screening of the comedy-drama Blinded

By The Light Film. Screening at Long Ashton Community Centre.

Doors and bar open at 19:00 and the film starts 20:00pm and includes forthcoming LA Cinema attractions and a short film The film is classified a 12A and admission is £5.00 Adults and £2.50 Children (15 and under).

Tickets available from the Long Ashton Cafe, the Long Ashton Post Office and the L A Cinema website www.la-cinema.uk

Singwell Choir - Spring Term Event Date: 23rd Jan Description: Come and discover all the health benefits of singing together! Join our Well-being choir in Nailsea. We’ll learn songs together with a particular focus on health and wholeness.

Singwell is a completely inclusive choir - amateurs welcome. No need to read music, no auditions, no experience needed.

A safe place to enjoy the music and meet new friends. Term will last 12 weeks from Thursday 9th January Register your interest with Andrew at andrew@dandelionmusic.co.uk Venue: Nailsea Tithe Barn Church Lane, BS48 4NG

Joe Brown in Concert: 60th Anniversary Tour - The Playhouse Theatre Event Date: 24th Jan Description: Premier rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown takes to the road to celebrate 60 years in the business.

Venue: The Playhouse Theatre High Street Weston-super-Mare Somerset Quiz Night 2020 Event Date: 1st Feb Description: Teams of 4-6 and bring your own drinks!

This year, money raised will be going towards refurbishing indoor sports facilities.£7 per person which includes ploughmans & traybakes Tickets available here: https://longashtoncommunitycentre.org/events-coming-soon/ Venue: Long Ashton Community Centre Keedwell Hill, BS41 9DP Bristol, United Kingdom

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Very veggie fingers Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato 1 large white potato 2 tbsp. sweetcorn 2 tbsp. peas 1 tbsp. parmesan or grana padano, grated Small bunch of chives or 1 spring onion, finely chopped 30g dried breadcrumbsl

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5. Divide into 12-14 portions.

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Your Garden in January

The garden in January needs to be prepared for all sorts of weathers, and if you’ve been following our advice over the last few months, your hard work is done for now. Most plants are dormant this month as they sleep through the cold weather, but there are still a few things to do in the garden. Spring is just around the corner and work can be done to prepare for the warmth of the new season. When its not too cold, beds and boarders can be dug over and lawn edges can be repaired and re-shaped. Don’t forget to keep feeding the birds, as food is scarce for them over the winter.

Protect plants - January is known for cold frosts and bitter winds so plants will need protecting. If you haven’t already done so, ensure protective fleeces are in place on tender plants over-wintering outdoors.

Lift containers up onto pot feet – if water isn’t draining away the soil can become water logged. Wet compost can rot roots and cause pots to crack in frost.

Remove snow from tree and shrub branches by knocking with a broom. Even a small amount of snow can add a lot of weight to branches, causing them to snap.

Dig over bare ground - Run a fork through your vegetable patch or flower beds. This will help to aerate – getting air into the soil is important because plant roots need oxygen. Choose a dry day when the soil isn’t too wet. Don’t break your back breaking down large lumps of soil. Keeping them large can help air circulate and any later frosts will break them up.

Feed the birds - Natural food sources for birds are in short supply during the winter. Give them a helping hand by putting food out for them. Keep the food topped up but not full all the time – little and often is best.

Plant of the Month Helleborus Why should you plant them?

Popular because they flower in cold winter and early spring, Hellebores herald the start of the New Year bringing a touch of colour to the garden.

Commonly know as ‘Christmas Roses’ they are easy to grow and very hardy.

They produce attractive flowers and their leaves create a perfect evergreen backdrop to spring flowering bulbs.

How should you plant them?

Plant in shady herbaceous borders and the areas between deciduous shrubs to give an early splash of colour.

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Happy in dappled shade they should be planted in rich, heavy soil that won’t dry out in the summer. ideal planting companies include Snowdrops, Primrose, Cornus and Mahonia.

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WHATS DOES JANUARY HOLD FOR YOU? January Something you have been putting aside needs to be dealt with. The sooner you do this the better things will be for you. Remember that in any situation you have a strong enough character that you will be able to deal with most things. If you have hold-ups and obstacles, check that you are not causing these yourself.

Keywords strength and endurance February Meeting people is quite prominent this month, both in social and other groups and gatherings.

If something needs to be said or sorted now is a good time to do it. It may be a time to reflect and for decisions.

Keywords. Gatherings and decisions March If you are involved in meetings at this time they may not run as smoothly as you would like If the situation feels difficult remember to keep calm. You may also feel time for spring cleaning, both on the physical, and emotional levels.

Keywords. Calm and clearing April Looks like changes are on the way for you. It may be a new venture or career. You may be feeling a bit restless at the moment., May be time to reflect on and some of the things you would like to achieve. You may find people keep wanting to give you their problems, but do not let yourself get involved in gossip or conflict.

Keywords changes and reflection.

May You may be feeling that things are being held up for you, or that your vitality levels are low. Spring is just around the corner and soon your energy and yourself will be feeling back to normal. If there is something complicated in your life at the moment, you will soon be able to unravel it and and let it go.

Don’t be too hard on yourself, remember you can achieve more than you think.

Keywords. Letting go..

June Relationships are a high point this month, as well as possible. A small refresh in the home.

If something is a bit hard going at the moment, you will find that you will have the strength and endurance to go through this with relatively plain sailing.

Keywords opportunities and relationships July This month pay attention to your intuition especially in regarding to situations with other people. You may need to step back from something and try and see it from a different perspective. In all situations this month try and keep calm and balanced.

Keywords. Intuition and balance

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August You may be at a point where a knew interest hobby or some kind of study is on your mind.

This could lead to opportunities in many directions. Just remember anything you want to achieve may involve some kind of challenges.

Keywords challenges and opportunities.

September Any obstacles that have been in your way look likely to be on their way out. You may have been feeling a bit stuck in your ways of late, this could well be about to change. It may be time to think of having a break, even if it’s just for a day or so.

Keywords change and relaxation October It may be that time of year to go through some paperwork and to change some things that you have been putting off. A good time now for clearing and getting rid of things you don’t need both physically and emotionally. Try to be aware of being sensitive to other’s needs.

Keywords: Clearing and sensitivity November This month is just the right time to start sorting other things out you have been putting off. You may feel I need to have a revamp in your home, this may also involve a clearing for yourself emotionally. Should be a chance to get rid of all those paperwork issues too.

Keywords clearing and cleansing December At this time any hold-ups you have had are going to be easing. It would be good to listen more than talk at this time.Then may be things will be of value to you. Sensitivity and flexibility is something for you to be aware of this month. keywords: Listen and sensitivity

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Like most new owners of wood burners Jayne had She said: “We have three children and worry about the levels of air pollution in and around Bristol. always assumed it was an eco-friendly activity “I think it’s important that everyone does their bit to and it was only recently that she found out about reduce pollution, and let’s face it choosing to burn the pollution that can be caused from burning the better quality logs isn’t difficult. wrong type of wood.

“At first we used seasoned wood that was supplied by a local tree surgeon,” she explained. “It caused a lot of smoke and spluttering and we even managed to introduce a few creepy crawlies to our log basket along the way!

“We also try to use the car less, especially for short journeys – whilst I accept that it is hard to reduce levels of pollution as an individual if everyone plays their part it can make a big difference. We owe it to future generations.”

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Equity Release Myth Busters Here is our guide to bust some of those myths about releasing equity and provide you with some facts:

With a lifetime mortgage, the most popular method of releasing equity from your home, you will not have to sell any part of it to anyone. The lender will release the funds once a charge is secured on your home, the same as a normal residential mortgage you may have had previously, and you are entitled to carry on living in your home for the rest of your life.

“I cannot leave an inheritance for my family” False

“I will leave a debt for my loved ones if I go ahead with equity release” - False

Equity release will reduce the value of your estate it will not prevent you from leaving an inheritance for your loved ones. You can even opt for a guaranteed percentage your home value to be left to your beneficiaries.

This is not the case. Equity release plans now come with a “no negative equity guarantee”. This means you or your estate will never be asked to repay more than the value of your property, even if the amount owed is greater. We will not recommend a plan to you that does not offer such protection.

“If I release equity from my home now I will not be able to move in future” - False Equity release lenders will allow you to move your loan from one property to another. However, it should be noted that there are certain instances when it may not be possible to transfer your loan from one home to the next. The lenders have strict property criteria so you will need to check with your lender to make sure your new home can act as acceptable security.

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