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From the editor Welcome to the February edition of Local Reach. There is still plenty to do and see locally. With the New Year well under way and possibly some of those resolutions long gone – why not take a serious look at some of the groups running locally. Most will offer you the opportunity to “give it a go” before committing yourself to membership. So whether it is Bowls, tennis, photography, you can find a group locally. There are plans highlighted in this months edition for this years Food and Drink Festival – building on the strength of 2012 we can expect a double helping for 2013. Ian Jefferies is producing an events programme for the forthcoming season which will be published in next month's issue and thereafter. Please contact Ian direct via the information centre to get your event the publicity it deserves and attract the biggest audience possible. I hope you enjoy reading this months edition. Please keep the articles coming in as I enjoy reading them before they go to press! LocalReach Community Editor for Burnham & Highbridge -
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The next meeting of the Burnham Philosophy Group will be on February 6th at the Community Centre on the Berrow Road, Burnham on Sea. The speaker will be Ged Keele and his subject is "Justice - What's the right thing to do?" This is the title of a book by Michael Sandel, Professor of Government at Harvard University. Ged will be summarising the key points of the book and will lead a discussion on the issues it raises. Burnham Philosophy Group is a well-established discussion group which meets monthly. No previous knowledge of philosophy is required but if you like lively discussion in a friendly atmosphere then you will enjoy these meetings. All welcome. It is £10 to join the group or you can pay just £1.50 per meeting. Go to www.burnhamphilosophygroup. org.uk for further information.
The next meeting of the Burnham-on-Sea Woman's Institute is on Tuesday 26th February at 2pm. We meet at the Community Centre on the fourth Tuesday every month and a warm welcome and a cup of tea will be waiting for you when you come along. We have an interesting speaker every month. This month it is a member of the Burnham Town Team to talk about the Decline of the High Street and Town Centres. Hopefully, this will encourage people to shop locally and keep the High Streets alive. For more information please contact the President of Burnham W.I. Brenda Adams on 01278 781771.
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Lambing Fun Day The twentieth of March is officially the beginning of Spring, but for many people, the brighter weather, lighter evenings, glimpse of a snowdrop or two and new-born lambs springing around the local fields is often the first sign of the season. For Bridgwater College, lambs are in abundance at this time of year, with lambing season in full swing. If you haven’t been to Bridgwater College’s Lambing Fun Day event before, then put the date in your diary for a real treat! As the name suggests, it really is a great day out for all the family, and takes place this year on Sunday 3 March. Even with last year’s dismal weather, the number of visitors was at a record high, and with more to see and do than ever before, this year’s event is real value for money. Tickets can be bought on the day, or if bought in advance, there is a 20% discount. There are lots of activities lined up for the day, with sheep dog demonstrations, sheep shearing, milking demonstrations, ferret racing, tractor trailer rides, bouncy castle, face painting,
trader stalls, and of course a chance to see and hold the ever-socute new-born lambs. Jeremy Kerswell, Head of Land-based Studies at the College says: “Despite the weather last year, we were delighted so many people put on their wellies and decided to join us for the day. The tractor trailer rides and sheep shearing were especially popular with the children, and everyone seemed to enjoy browsing around the product stalls of homemade jams, chutneys and cheeses. “As well as all that, we saw more than eight lambs born during the day, including a set of triplets and twins, and it is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to see the new-borns and enjoy a cuddle with some of the more confident lambs. The feedback from the public last year was fantastic, and we are looking forward to this year’s event and meeting many new visitors to Rodway Farm.”
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Following successfully receiving funding, the Dreamscheme have several projects under development for 2013. We would like to hear from anyone who would like to volunteer with the group who works with young people aged 7 to 14 years of age. Some of the projects will require research, administration, technical skills and gardening. If you would like to know more or are interested in being involved, complete this form and take it to Burnham Police Station for the attention of John Alexander or contact 07961049868. Name: ..................................................................................................... Address: ................................................................................................. ..................................................................... Postcode ........................... Contact number:...................................................................................... Email: ..................................................................................................... Areas of Interest: .................................................................................... ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................ CRB checked or willing to obtain: Yes/No If you are a young person who would like to know more about the Dreamscheme then contact John for more information. The Monday afterschool club runs from 3.30pm until 5.30pm – 50p entry.
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Courses Starting Now The last of the Christmas turkey has been used up. The streamers from the New Years parties have been cleared away. There is a brand new year ahead of you. How are you going to use it? For a New Year resolution, instead of trying to give something up, why not try to do something new. Somerset Skills & Learning are able to offer some suggestions in their new range of courses for 2013. You should have had their brochure through your door in December, but in case you missed it, they have an interesting aray of courses and workshops to help you. From artistic pursuits like Painting and Printing, to qualification courses like Bookkeeping and Online Essentials, including courses to help you burn off any Christmas indulgence like Pilates, Yoga and Kettle bell Exercise classes, there
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Marine Cove Events Less than 2 weeks to go- get involved at Marine Cove! Make sure you have this date in your diary to celebrate National Story Telling Week. On Saturday 2nd February between 10:00am and 3:00pm there will be the chance to take shelter in a teepee in Marine Cove Gardens, on Burnham's historic esplanade, and be read to by the renowned Adrian Beckingham from Story Mountain. We have also had a positive response from volunteers who would like to read during the day. We are however still keen to hear from anyone who has written something and would like to share with a small group. Jacqui Strong, Marine Cove Community Gardener said 'You do not have to stay all day feel free to come along. There will be refreshments available to buy on the day. Leave the technology at home and enjoy the art of story telling as part of this years National Story telling Week'. It is advisable to book to avoid disappointment to do this or to find out more information, contact Jacqui Strong, Marine Cove Community Gardener via 01278 435328 or jacqueline.strong@sedgemoor.gov.uk
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A coffee morning will be held on February 16th in aid of the RNLI at the Methodist hall in College Street at 10am. A coffee morning will be held every third Saturday through out the year.
The club is now looking forward to 2013 and hopefully no rain. Last season most weekend games were spent dodging the showers but however it did not dampen spirits in the club and the first team finished 3rd in their league with the 2nds mid table. The club annual dinner was held at Burnham and Berrow Golf club, a curry night was enjoyed in November and the usual Christmas drinks in Wetherspoons was well supported. On Friday 22nd March the ever popular race night starts at 7.30 pm. Please come and support us, no admission fee. We now have two junior sides - U13' s and U15's, as well as the Saturday league for the 1st and 2nd senior teams and have now also entered a team for the Sunday League. If any one is interested in playing or becoming a social member please contact myself or go to the Burnham on Sea Cricket Club website. You can now also follow us on twitter. More information on training, nets etc in the next edition.
East Huntspill Garden Club The next meeting takes place on Thursday 21st February in the Church Hall, East Huntspill at 7.30pm. All welcome to attend, speaker on Gladiolii. For more information contact Kay Bennett on 01278 789678.
Huntspill Art Group The next session will be on Wednesday 30th January, the February sessions will be on 13th and 27th Feburary. At the Village Hall, Wast Huntspill – doors open 1.30pm. For more information and to book a space contact Kay Bennett on 01278 789678.
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After an award winning success with their pantomime last year "The Old Woman That Lives in a Shoe" they bring to you Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs. This is the first time they have produced Snow White in Brean and with a cast of old favourites and new talent this promises to be a truly magical, exciting and funny pantomime. The pantomime runs from Monday 11th February until Saturday 16th February at Brean Village Hall. Tickets can be purchased from Brean Post Office.
The 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 – The club programme also includes special events, sometimes at other venues, which are listed in our programme. Find the programme on the bd jazz club page of www. newsocietyjazz.co.uk The regular monthly club sessions continue on Friday February 22nd Presenting the ever popular Panama Jazz Band from Bristol . This session will be recorded live for issue as their new CD. The venue is at our usual BD Jazz Club at Laburnum House Hotel; Playing times are from 8pm to 11pm Admission £3. For further information please contact Bob 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. Bob Reynolds & Diane Wilkins
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Burnham District Pantomime Society The Pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk is now behind us. We hope all our local audiences and supporters enjoyed it. I would like to thank everyone who helped with this production and of course our directors Lorna Blair, Emma Twigg, Siobhan Johnson, our costume designer/maker Denise McKenna and her team. Without you, the panto would not get onto the stage for a successful run. We need every last one of you and I appreciate all you do for us. We meet on the first Friday
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Coffee Morning The Friends of Burnham Community Centre will be holding the monthly Coffee Morning on Saturday the 2nd February at 10.00 am. Come along and pick up a bargain from our Baby/Childrens Stall or any of our usual Bric-a-Brac, Books and Clothing Stalls. Come along and enjoy a good cup Coffee and a slice of Cake. We look forward to seeing you.
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ADVICE FROM SEDGEMOOR CITIZENS’ ADVICE BUREAU (5) This is the latest of a series of articles in which an experienced adviser from Sedgemoor Citizens’ Advice Bureau will offer readers guidance on common problems that are brought to the Bureau’s attention.
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Notice Board get advice as soon as possible. Payday lenders should follow a Good Practice Charter. This states that they should: • Make clear to you the total cost of the loan, including interest. • Check your finances and your personal situation to ensure that you will be in a position to repay the loan. • Tell you that payday loans should not be used for long term borrowing or fundamental financial problems. • Tell you what to do if you have a complaint. If lenders don’t follow this charter, you can complain. In the first instance, you will need to write to the lender, explaining the reason for your complaint. If the lender does not respond appropriately, you may complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service, or to one of the trade associations for payday lenders. As a last resort, you may take the
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Watchfield Village Hall Events Bingo & Raffle Wednesday 13th & 27th February. Adults only - Eyes down 7.30pm. For more details call D Robinson on 01278 794823 Barn Dance Saturday 16th February starting at 7.30pm caller - Mr Napper. Tickets available for £7.50 each includes Ploughman's Supper. Bring your own bottle! Booking essential – to book tickets contact R Cotton on 01278 785595
Fritzlar Twinning Society The next meeting takes place on Wednesday 20th February at St. John’s Church Hall, Highbridge at 7.30 pm. All welcome to attend, there will be refreshments available. For more information please ring 01278 782902 or 786789
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Make waves at Trinity Sports & Leisure – swimming pool and café opening date announced Sedgemoor District Council and 1610 are delighted to announce that the new swimming pool and café at Trinity Sports and Leisure will open its doors to the public from 11:30am on Friday 1st March. The swimming pool, off the NDR on Chilton Street in Bridgwater, will be used for a variety of swimming sessions such as family fun, early birds, parent and baby, 50+ sessions and Aqua Aerobic classes. The pool will also be used for primary school and private swimming lessons, Bridgwater Swimming Club training and birthday parties. As well as the 6-lane, 25m by 13m main pool, there is also a 13m by 7m learner-training pool, modern changing facilities and a brand new café with seating for around 80. To start with the café hours will be flexible, opening from 2:30-9:00pm on weekdays and 9:00am to 7:00pm on weekends. The swimming pool will be officially opened by Cllr Gill Slocombe, Chairman of Sedgemoor District Council at an opening ceremony 10:15am on the 1st March. We will also have some local community groups to be the first to try the new facilities, as part of the ceremony, before the doors open at 11:30am.
To celebrate the opening of the pool, 1610 will be offering a family fun session on the 1st March from 11:30am, with its normal swim timetable commencing on Saturday 2nd March. BAM construction hand over the facility in February with 1610 then putting the finishing touches in place and completing staff training before doors open to the excited local community. Kenny Brown, General Manager from 1610 said: “The staff at Trinity Sports and Leisure are just as excited as the local community about the opening of this fantastic new facility in March.If you are part of a swimming club, have never tried swimming before, or want to get fit, then the new pool is the place to come." For more information and pool updates visit www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/newpool or www.1610.org.uk Or contact Sam Taylor, Community Admin & PR Officer on 01278 435517 or sam. taylor@sedgemoor.gov.uk with any enquiries.
A WARM & FRIENDLY WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT New Life Fellowship Pentecostal Church Unit 24 Moreland industrial park, Morland road, HighBridge, Somerset TA9 3TE
Sunday service 5pm Monday bible study 5pm W.S.M. Weekly house groups and prayer
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The Rotary Club of Burnham-on-Sea are staging a Sponsored Swimarathon on Sunday 10th February 2013. Commencing 1000hrs The Venue - BREAN WATERSPLASH Coast Road, Brean, Somerset.
Raised funds to :- Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, Rotary Charities and other worthy causes around Burnham-on-Sea. What’s involved? Teams of up to 8 people swim in relay for up to 50 minutes depending on their ability. This is your chance to get your School, Club, Organisation, Business or just your family involved. The Pool is divided into 6 lanes and 6 teams can swim at the same time
It’ s fun - swimming is good for you, and you will enjoy it. We are New life Fellowship Southwest a Branch Do it this time and we guarantee you’ll come back again in the future. of a pentecostal church based in London, Victoria For more details of the event please contact and we like to introduce our self to the community, Jim Tancock:- 01278 786814 / Mob 07790019694 Jesus Christ is the name who came to earth to Email:- tancockjames@btinternet.com redeem us from our sins, as we follow the great Internet:-www.burnham-on-sea-rotaryclub.com go to the Swimarathon link commission Jesus commanded us to make This is NOT a RACE . disciples Matthew 28:19 just as the apostles did Teams that participate will retain 45% of their total money raised. we are fulfilling every word of God by Peter the Go on – do something different and register today to book a lane. man who has the keys to the kingdom to unlock We look forward to hearing from you. the power of JESUS CHRIST Acts 2:38,39 Come and join us Sunday evening and worship the true one God, we are not offering you membership but relationship with Jesus Christ, our SAVIOUR. Rev David P. Nurse 18 Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01278 238000. Main Sponsor
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Avenue Tennis Club - How’s the keep fit plan going? If like most of us your motivation for going to the gym, or the others promises you made yourself in the New Year have just been too difficult to fit in, why not come along to the Avenue Tennis Club and have a go at the coaching, social tennis nights. There will be a Table Top Sale on Sunday 3rd February from 10:00 am in aid of Save the Children. Please telephone 07749 878581 to reserve a table (£5) or come along for some fantastic bargains in aid of a great cause. The club will be running a social doubles tournament on Sunday 24thFebruary from 10:30 (ish) till 1:00pm and all are welcome to attend and play. Why not just come along and watch as there will also be the BW Controls Ltd Mini Tournaments for
Juniors at Red (Under 8’s) and Orange ( 8 to 9 year olds) from 11:00 and 13:00 respectively; the bar will be open with hot and cold drinks available. For those with young children (aged 3 to 5) why not come along and try the Tennis Tots sessions at 10:00 on a Saturday morning with the session led by the Avenue’s Head Coach, Vinny Duddy, aimed at getting parents to do some tennis, and balance skills with their children through fun games and play. The Avenue’s LTA qualified coaches run coaching for all age groups and standards throughout the week evenings and Saturdays. Individual coaching and training can be arranged by ringing the office on 01278 782758 – details are also available on the club’s website – www.avenuetennis.com.
RSPB talk at The Berrow Conservation Group Continuing with a short season of bird related topics, the Berrow Conservation Group have this month invited Roger Lucken, on behalf of the RSPB, to talk about the Great Crane Project. This project concerns the reintroduction of Common Cranes
to the Somerset levels after an absence of 400 years. Roger will cover the history of Cranes in the UK, the collection of eggs and rearing of young, and the introduction itself. The talk will be on Tuesday 26th February in the Berrow Village Hall at 7.30.Visitors
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FebrUARY Work IN THE GARDEN … Flowers/Shrubs. Divide and replant herbaceous plants whenever there is a favorable opportunity. Delphiniums should be planted this month. Place Dahlia tubers in trays, sprinkle them with soil and a little water to induce new shoots.
When you can see your bulbs poking through, loosen the soil surface with a fork (keep well away from the bulbs). Climbing roses should be trimmed and trained
Vegetables. The secret of success in the vegetable garden is to sow as early as you can.
To be successful with tomatoes follow these rules: Sow early in the year (towards the end of this month) Select suitable varieties Keep the plants sturdy. Thick stems, short joints and dark green foliage should be developed before the young plants are put in their permanent positions.
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 meets at 7.30 pm on the third Monday of each month (except December) at the Community Centre, Berrow Road.
The Coastline Singers
The next meeting is on Monday 18th February with a talk from Phil Kerton on ”Sweet Peas”. Sweet Pea plants will also be for sale at this meeting. All welcome. Members free, visitors £1.00.
We meet on Tuesdays at the Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Forge Lane, West Huntspill, 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We sing for fun and also give concerts and provide music for weddings. You are welcome to come along and join us. Call 01278 784184 or email mary.lawrence@lineone.net
Exercise to Music Takes place at Highbridge Community Centre, 9.45 to 10.45am on Mondays. All ages and abilities are welcome. Contact 01278 784184, mary. lawrence@lineone.net
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Secret World to the Rescue - animals dumped over Christmas
It’s been a difficult start for Secret World who have had to step in and help Carrot Tops Rabbit Rescue who were called out to a welfare situation where 16 domestic rabbits were found squashed into two hutches. Now Secret World are coping with a baby boom of baby bunnies as some of the females rescued which have now been separated, were pregnant when they arrived! Last week 8 ferrets were found cold and shivering abandoned in a hedgerow nr Shapwick. These too are currently residing at Secret World as we have been unable to find any other organisations to take them in. Secret World are themselves dealing with high levels of wildlife coming in after recent flooding. Secret World founder Pauline Kidner
said “ We don’t normally accept any domestic animals as we only rescue injured and orphaned wildlife however it became clear that there was nowhere for the rabbits and ferrets to go. The owner of Carrot Tops has also been taken ill and hospitalised. All of the rabbits will be vaccinated and neutered before being rehomed and we are appealing for members of the public to come forward to offer a loving home as we feel it’s unfair to euthanasia healthy animals“ We are still accommodating 100 hedgehogs and are appealing for help with donations of tinned cat food and cat biscuits as well as shredded paper to help keep the inmates clean and fed. If you can help us with rabbit or ferret rehoming or donations of food, please contact Secret World on 01278 783250 or visit www. secretworld.org.
Family History Society Have you ever wondered where you came from and could trace your family"? If so and you want to know where to start, come to one of our monthly meetings held St John's Hall Highbridge, 7.30pm. You never know what famous or infamous ancestors you may have. We have an interesting programme of speakers. Our speaker on Thursday 7 February is John Porter and his subject is "Charles Palmer's Log Book". Following this talk there is an opportunity over light refreshments to discuss any family history queries. For further information please contact Christopher Deane on 01278 782160.
Safe, caring homes wanted for: Barney – young friendly black male Sunny – affectionate young ginger female. Tyson & Tansy – friendly and fun loving black and white kittens. Boysie – requires a quiet home (no children for initilally shy, friendly, affectionate black male Fraser & Finlay – friendly, mature, ginger and white brothers.
Sally – friendly, affectionate, mature, black & white female requiring an indoor home Jessica & Joseph – playful & friendly black & white kittens Amy – friendly, young black female. Alvin – friendly, playful young black male Mia & Midget – friendly and playful 6 months old torty & white and white & tabby sisters to be homed together
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A brilliant 2012 -Burnham’s Food& Drink Festival
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A highlight of 2012 was the launch of Burnham on Sea’s Food & Drink Festival in September. The organisers, Bev and Sarah Milner Simonds, were thrilled at the support from the town with crowds of over 2000. There were over 40 exhibitors and 14 Side Orders (the fringe festival) in Burnham on Sea town centre and nearly 50 entries to the first Great Burnham Bake Off. The organisers have big plans for 2013 with two festivals planned, the launch of a business to business networking group, and a Local to Burnham brand for producers to use . The two events in 2013 – A Spring Festival on Saturday 25 May with the launch of the Local to Burnham Food Hall and The Great Burnham Brewing Competition, an outdoor market in association with Somerset Farmers Markets and a large Demonstration Theatre. The organisers are keen to hear about any local producers you use that you would like to see at the festivals. Let them know via the website www.burnhamonseafoodfestival.org, or bosfoodfest@gmail.com or by calling 01278 781620.
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Once Upon a Time in Burnham Even allowing for the lack of Health and Safety regulations with which we are beset these days, slaughtering and cutting up an animal was not the sort of job that the ordinary householder could undertake as it was a task that made a lot of mess and required more room than was available in a domestic kitchen, so there as always a place in the community for a butcher as the average family could not afford a “Sunday roast”. Such a treat was only for high days and holidays and they derived their essential protein from rabbits and poultry which could be raised in the back garden and dispatched to the pot when required. Those who were more fortunate, like my great grandfather, who drove an engine for the Somerset and Dorset railway, were able to keep a pig at the bottom of their gardens which when killed would provide a goodly supply of meat to last a careful and diligent family for many months after the fresh cuts were past their ‘sell by dates’, not that folks in those days bothered about such details – if it did not run out of the cupboard when you opened the door, then you ate it. Even so, there was no urgency to eat everything as quickly as possible as, although Clarance Birdseye had yet to have his great idea, joints of meat, could be preserved by smoking or pickling in brine. Bread making was one of the housewife’s many duties, unlike the modern aficionados who throw all the ingredients in a neat little machine on the kitchen worktop and forget about it until it is ready to
be baked, she was involved in mixing and kneading the dough, then keeping an eye on it while it rested and proved before baking it. As the work involved in producing a dozen loaves was little more than in producing one, the village baker came into being, largely on the practical basis of cost effectiveness. As far back as the beginning of the 19th century, there were very few villages that did not have their own baker. In 1840 there were two bakers listed in Burnham, both of whose names are still to be found in the town, Samuel Hurley and Mary Morris although it is possible that the current Morrisses may not be descended from Mary, as we do not presently know if Morris was her married name. As recently as the beginning of WWII there were five bakers in the High Street alone, starting with Henry Brazil Merchant at 3a – where Specsavers is now. What remains of their bakery and tea gardens in now Potters mews in Technical Street. Further along at number 27 was Keen’s which was demolised to make way for the Hurley’s book shop, next door to which was W J Wide and son which, together with Luxon’s at number 33 survived the war. At 65, where the Taste of the Orient now stands was Henry Bulpin, later Nicholson’s and then Curtis’s . These are all gone now, as are Davies’s in Victoria Street and Baker Brothers in Princess Street where A K Autos is now. Immediately before A K Autos was Mr Francis, who in the 1950s was the only baker left in Burnham who operated a delivery round.
Highbridge Festival Of The Arts
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Advance notice of the forthcoming dates for the Highbridge Festival of the Arts at The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre. Dance Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th March Speech and Drama Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th March Music Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th March More information to follow in next months edition.
The Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group The next meeting of the Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group will be held at the Apex Office on Wednesday 13th February at 3 pm. Anyone interested in helping the group with forthcoming events is invited to come along.
Sedgemoor Conservation Volunteers will be working with Sedgemoor District Council and English Nature on Sunday 10th March at Berrow Dunes. Work to be undertaken will include the cutting & burning of sea-buckthorn, perhaps planting marram grass. The group meet at the small car park opposite Sandy Glade Caravan Park on B3140 at 10.30am and aim to finish about 4.00pm, but come and go as you are able. Insurance cover supplied, but to comply, we ask that those under 12 be accompanied by an adult. We supply protective gear where required as well as tools, hot drinks and training. Please wear suitable work clothes and bring boots or wellies, waterproofs and lunch.
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Notice board North Sedgemoor Children’s Centre Cluster have Centres based in Octopus Children’s Centre in Burnham on Sea, Highbridge Children’s Centre in Highbridge and The Valley Children’s Centre in Cheddar where we host and provide activities and advice for all families with children of 0-5 years. We have some exciting activities going on in and around the Centres in the up and coming weeks • physical fitness and fun classes throughout the week for carers and children of varying ages, • playing and learning together sessions in all of the Centres • Berrow Bears at Berrow Village on a Friday morning Most sessions are free and everybody is welcome. We also have regular sessions in all Centres where you can meet your local Health
Visiting team. We are proud to introduce Mobile Mondays where we have our Children’s Centre bus travelling around the area – bringing some of our services to you. Able to provide • information on childcare, benefits and funding • healthy eating advice • links to the local Health Team • activities for the children and carers We will be at Burnham Library, Notting Hill Nursery in Weare, Shipham Village Hall, Lympsham Pre-School and St Mary’s Church Hall in Berrow on various Mondays. Please come and visit us. All details of the Centre’s and Bus timetables can be found on our websites or by calling into one of our Centres. Hope to see you! www.highbridgechildrenscentre.org.uk or www.octopuschildrenscentre.org.uk or www.thevalleychildrenscentre.org.uk
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MENDIP COAL SUPPLY now part of
C. RUDRUM & SONS LTD Solid Fuel Deliveries in Somerset & Surrounding Area
07915 217003 Beesgw@aol.com
Wide Range of Fuels Available Open Sacks and Pre-Packed Bags
At COMPEtItIvE PrICES
tel: 01934 744151
R.G. ALARMS & ELECTRICAL
24 hour Answering Service
Electrical Contractor
Credit or Debit Cards accepted by phone
Curtains
Made to Measure blinds and curtains Full fitting service available Free no obligation measuring and quotation service. Call 01278 780094 or email: bosinteriors@aol.com
22 Victoria Street, Burnham on Sea
www.bosinteriors.co.uk
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BOS Interiors, 22 Victoria Street, Burnham on Sea.
Made to measure blinds and curtains for your home, caravan, office or business. Full fitting service available. Free no obligation measuring and quotation service. T: 01278 780094 E: bosinteriors@aol.com W: www.bosinteriors.co.uk
■ Domestic
■ Rewires & new builds
■ Commercial
■ Extra sockets, lights etc
■ Agricultural
■ Electrical alterations
■ Installations
■ Intruder alarms
■ Maintenance
■ Fire alarms
Tel: 01278 780966 Mob: 07710 692277
BOS Interiors, 22 Victoria Street, Burnham on Sea.
Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01278 238000. Made to measure blinds and curtains for your home, caravan, office or business. Full fitting service available. Free no obligation measuring and quotation service. T: 01278 780094 E: bosinteriors@aol.com W: www.bosinteriors.co.uk
Local Business A – Z Flooring Specialists
Garden Services
Barmond Carpets & Flooring Flooring SpecialiStS
We don’t say we’re the best, our customers do
All aspects of flooring including: Carpets • laminates • vinyls • Karndean We also offer a very competitive carpet cleaning service
We visit you direct - no need to leave the comfort of your home or business Free QuotationS & planning Service Mike Bartlett & Mark raymond
07748 961103
07794 662821
Financial Services
Garden Works ■ Patios ■ Fencing ■ Turfing ■ ■ Block paving ■ etc ■ Free estimates No job too big or too small
tel: 01278 786979 mob:07816 250441
Local & Established for 12 years.
Keith’s Garden Services A cut above the rest
Robert F Parker Financial Services Independent Financial Advisers
For financial advice in Somerset 39 Julian’s Acres, Berrow Burnham-on-Sea Somerset, TA8 2LX Telephone: 01278 793844 Fax: 01278 780532 email: mail@robertparker.info Robert F Parker Financial Services is a trading style of The Clarkson Hill Group plc which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority
WE’LL HELP YOUR GARDEN TO LOOK IT’S BEST! Weekly visits if needed • Grass Cutting• Hedge & Tree Cutting • Turfing & Fencing Ground Clearance • Gravel Laid • Gardens Renovated
01278 765820
Oliver’s GardeninG services decking, fencing, paving & patios jungle taming & clearance work weekly / monthly maintenance hedge trimming / tree work turfing and lawn mowing
funeral Directors
Ashley Edwards
FunErAl DirEctors & MonuMEntAl MAsons “In trying circumstances, it’s reassuring to have someone you can rely on” A high standard of sincere, dignified and caring service, offering advice and support on all aspects of funeral and memorial planning.
07887 835386
Oliver Stewardson oliversgardeningservices.com Mobile : 07909163363 oliversgardeningservices@gmail.com Fully insured. Excellent Rates. Free Estimates
Launderette
Here to help, 24 hours a day
BAYWASH LAUNDERETTE
Office at: 10 Church Street, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3AF
Need help with your laundry?
telephone: 01278 794 304
When replying to an advert, say you found it in LocalReach
Collect
Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01278 238000.
Wash & Dry
Iron
Deliver
£12.50 per 16LB load Call Geraldine on 01278 684074 or 07710695490
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Local Business A – Z Massage
Plumbers
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RELAXING MASSAGE For Gentlemen
Local Masseur with 12 years experience offers relaxing body massage, to ease away your aches & stresses
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Brean mbing & Heating u l P l us
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All Domestic Plumbing & Heating
For further details or to discuss your needs
Boiler Repairs & Spares
CaLL Ben
07895886796
Central Heating & Bathroom Installations
Newsagents
NEWSAGENTS
RectoRy StoReS
1 Rectory Place, Burnham-on-Sea ta8 2dz
Newspaper deliveries 7 days £1.50 Per Week
Small grocery orders can also be delivered with newspapers For more information call Dianne and Neil Crombleholme on:
01278 784330
All Aspects of Tiling Kitchen Designs & Installations Drains & Blockages 24 Hour Emergency Call-out Free Estimates
UT ll Oe! A C g NO hAr C
Call Shaun Sutherland on 07841 860713
1 Popham Close, Somerset. TA6 4LD
E.A.Smith
Painters & decorators
PLUmBiNG & hEAtiNG
• Bathrooms & Tiling • Kitchens • • Boiler Changes & Services• • Full Central Heating • • Landlord Gas Checks•
Delux total painting & decorating.
01278 256843
07824 818863 ethan.29390@yahoo.co.uk
Internal and external. Free estimates.
01278 787242 07971082292
Plumbing and Heating
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Plumbing an All Domestic Plumbing & Heating Boiler Repairs &Plumbing Spares and Heating Central Heating & Bathroom Installation Steve Conway Caravan Specialists Mobile 07856 776531 Drains & Blockages Steve Conway Mobile 07 No Call Out Charge Steve Conway Mobile 07856 776531 Free Quotation
Steve call the Plumber on 07856 776531 Advertising & LeafletCall delivery LocalReach on 01278 238000.
Local Business A – Z Printing
Television Aerials
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All types of TV aerials plus extra points Freesat, Sky and European/Motorised dishes Discreet and careful installations FREE call out and quotations Quality installations for over 21 years Please call DAVID FORD on either TEL: 01278 489182 MOBILE: 07740 946385
Property maintenance
Decorating • carpentry HanDyman service for all your household needs
No job too small
For a FREE estimate
Turf Supplier
LAWN TURF SUPPLIER Established 1963
Turf supplied & laid if required Town & Countr y Ser vice
07905 748499 01278 786859 W S Hancock, Oaktree Fm. Edithmead, BOS
Call FJ Hales on:
tel :01278 788247 mob:07939 664538 email: fjhales@talktalk.net
Removals
NO VAT!!! A&S removals free estimates • free advice
REMOVALS Local and Long Distance BUDGET REMOVALS From £80 REMOVALS At short notice HOUSE CLEARANCE Including single items
Tiling Specialists
P. Deakin
Floor & Wall Tiler FREE Quotations Call now on: 07913 571479 / 01278 773691 Tree Surgeons
call now on 01278 781330 07967 209692 www.asexpress.co.uk • asexpresslimited@aol.com
Secretarial Services
Secretarial Services Angela Glenn
Any typing/admin requirements, quotes per job, no job too big or small. CV’s, speeches, reports, presentations, wedding invitations etc.
07934 004957
bos_secretarialservices@hotmail.co.uk
Window cleaners
PCS window cleaning
FAMILY BUSINESS • LOCAL &RELIABLE
for your FREE quote call vic on:
Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01278 238000.
07787 168253
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