LocalReach Burnham & Highbridge by James Pike

LocalReach

ISSUE 8

BURNHAM, HIGHBRIDGE

APRIL 2012

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Welcome to the April Edition of Local Reach, I do not know where the time goes! In this months edition you will find information about what is happening over the Easter Period. There are activities planned for children, whether pre-school via one of our local children centres or for the older children through activities at the Apex park or with the Dreamscheme at the Manor Gardens. Look out for the photographic exhibition at the Bay Centre later in the month (details inside) or details about how to join our local bowls club. With many local groups organising events for the Jubilee Bank Holiday, we will be putting a programme together for next months edition, so be sure to let us have the details of your group or societies event as soon as possible. I hope you enjoy this months edition and would like to hear from your group or society if wanting to promote your events or activity. If you would like to contact me email Jacqui@localreach. There is something for everybody â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you just need to know where to look for it. With Local Reach being delivered to over 9000 households in the local area, what better way to publicise you event, group or society. Jacqui Strong, LocalReach Community Editor for Burnham & Highbridge - jacqui@localreach.co.uk The deadline for the May issue is 12th April!

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Somerset Breakthrough Breast Cancer The group is actually celebrating its 15year anniversary this year since Chris Piper started the group and we have raised over £300,000 so far! We are looking for new group members if anyone is interested then they can contact Chris Piper on 01278 793870 We are also hosting an event on 22nd April called ‘Shop for a cure’ at Berrow village hall 10.30am -3.30pm. We would love people to Come along and support the Somerset Breakthrough Breast Cancer Group and help us raise money to help fund the cure for Breast Cancer! There will be a Charity Raffle on the

day all donated from stall holders excellent prizes! Plus a Tombola! Stall holders will be displaying an assortment of items from Jamie at Home, Usborne Books, Handmade Jewellery and cards. Sock Monkeys! Handmade soaps & candles, Home Grown Flowers & plants, Ceramic decorations, Nappy cakes, Recycled Nic Nac’s! Purrrfect Pottery – paint your own pottery fab for kids! Cup cakes and sweet stall, Avon …… On the day Beauty treatments - mini facials, pedicures, manicures & eyebrow shapes!*(small charge & requires pre-booking before

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Photographic Exhibition Burnham-On-Sea Camera Club are holding their Annual Photographic Exhibition on April 22nd 10.30am-2.30pm at The Bay Centre, Cassis Close Come and meet us and view over 25 of our members work, vote for your favourite image, let the kids do the prize for every entry quiz, come and have a portrait photo taken (for a very small fee). Free entry, free parking and Jean's wonderful cakes and refreshments available too !

East Huntspill Garden Club On Thursday 19th April there is a talk and film on the Great British Crane, in the Church Hall from 7.30 pm - all welcome. For more information: Kay Bennett 01278 789678.

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Our monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday 18th April at 7.30pm in St John’s Church Hall, Highbridge. The Guest Speaker will be Moya Harris “Turkey on the Buses”. Refreshments will be available. Everyone is welcome in this friendly group. You don’t have

to be a member or speak German! Just come along if you’re interested. On Sunday 22nd April the will be lunch at 12.30. To book please ring (01278 782902) For more information call the Treasurer (01278 782902) or Secretary (01278 786789)

Burnham & Highbridge Choral Society’s Spring Concert. It would be a shame to miss our Spring Concert which is at St. John‘s Church, Highbridge on 5th May at 7.30pm. This year it is full of old favourites. We are also very lucky to have Mrs Mary Morgan as our soloist and a small orchestra. Our main piece will be John Rutter’s Requiem, which is always very well received. Alongside this we will be singing Panis Angelicus, Cantique de Jean Racine,

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Burnham-On-Sea District Hard of Hearing Association This registered charity supports the needs of any person with a hearing loss. Today one in six of the national population has a hearing problem. We meet on the first Thursday of each month at the Communal Hall, Chichester Close, at 2pm.

We have speakers talking about hearing loss and of course people can share their experiences of hearing loss and get trips to reduce the problems of hearing loss. We look forward to meeting you - just come along.

Try before you buy! The Burnham Bowling Club opens for the season on 14th April. If you are thinking of taking up a new hobby, or just wanting to keep active, you will find bowling a friendly sport that could fulfil your needs, and more. Free coaching is available during the early season without the need to become a member first. There is a large number of friendly games scheduled for the season, as well as league matches, but also ample opportunity just to bowl casually amongst friends if you prefer. For membership details contact the Men's Secretary, Alan Lane (792508) or the Ladies' Secretary, Anne Richards (782890). For coaching information or to arrange coaching, please contact Ellis Davies (760544).

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Easter Sunday at Marine Cove Burnham Community Church will be celebrating Easter Sunday 8thApril at Marine Cove. The morning celebration will be preceded by a Walk with the Cross from Morrison’s car park to Marine Cove at 10.00am. We are celebrating the good news that Jesus died was buried and rose again from the dead on that weekend 2,000 years ago. His love changed the world; his love can change your world. Join us at 10.30am for songs of celebration, prayer for the sick. Hot Cross Buns, tea and coffee. For more info tel 781818

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There will be a presentation by Richard Phillips on an update of the Peter Gilliard Memorial. School. The school was built in India with the legacy left by the late Peter Gilliard of Paddock Drive, Highbridge. the presentation will take place at Burnham Methodist Hall on Thursday 5th April at 2.30 p.m. Anyone interested is invited to attend.

2000 years ago a wealthy individual sponsored a local doctor to investigate the life of Jesus Christ. Doctor Luke spent two years travelling in the footsteps of Jesus investigating and interviewing the people whos lives Jesus touched. As an historian Luke was highly scientific in the way he compiled the data for his two books, he recording carefully

what he saw and heard, as a scientist should. Luke is the longest book in the New Testament with 1,151 verses, 586 of which contain words of Christ. Join with others at the Princess Hall on Sunday mornings at 10.30am, as we discover Luke’s gospel and the Life Of the Man Who Is God. If you miss any in the series you can listen on line at: www. burnhamcommunitychurch.org

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Marine Cove The proposed family learning course at Marine Cove, planned to commence on Saturday 10th March, has been delayed. Community Gardener Jacqui Strong, in consultation with Somerset Skills and Learning, has decided to postpone the workshops to ensure as many families attend as possible. Jacqui Strong said "It’s a shame that we didn't get a higher sign-up rate, but having a young family myself I fully appreciate that time is of the essence and weekends are very busy. With the weather as unpredictable as it often is at this time of year we hope putting our plans back a couple of months, to warmer weather, will encourage more families to take part". However,

there is still lots going on at Marine Cove, the pancake flipping event raised £30 which was equally split between the Friends of Marine Cove and Biars. We are particularly interested in hearing from any young person who would like to be crowned May Day Marine Cove King and Queen. We will be holding auditions on Saturday 28th April at The Bay Centre, between 3pm and 5pm. The young people will be crowned on Monday May 7th at the garden, where there will be a traditional May Pole dance performed by pupils from St Josephs school and floral garlands being made by Burnham Area Evening Flower Club. For more information email events@marinecove. co.uk. There will also be the

chance to learn more about the Garden at events occurring during the summer, notably around May Day and this year’s Diamond Jubilee. With live music planned for Tuesday 6th June during the afternoon for more information contact events@marinecove.co.uk. The gardens are well used throughout the year and have an active Friends of Marine Cove group. The introduction of Lily the Frog as a recognisable mascot for the Gardens has also been a great success. We would like to hear from anyone who has ideas about how we could involve members of the community in Marine Cove Gardens or suggestions for future events that would be of interest to local residents and visitors. Contact us via 0845 408 2540 or community. services@sedgemoor.gov.uk

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Somerset Community

county, who may be able to host a nest box and manage some of their land for wildlife. Volunteer barn owl surveys will be taking place and residents are being asked to report their barn owl sightings online. Along with family events and free public talks, the Trust is visiting 60 primary schools where children will be building nest boxes. Chris Sperring, MBE, Conservation Officer for the Hawk and Owl Trust and Vice President of Somerset Wildlife Trust said: “This is a very exciting project, and I have every belief that we will ultimately be increasing Somerset’s barn owl population, as well as helping other wildlife along the way. The Hawk and Owl Trust believes very strongly in working with other organisations and local communities to safeguard the future of owls and other wild birds of prey.” Lisa Nelson, General Manager of Viridor Credits said: “A key aim of Viridor Credits is the promotion of biodiversity. I am delighted to be able to help Somerset Wildlife Trust meet this aim via the Community Barn Owl Project with monies from the Landfill Communities Fund”. A national barn owl survey published by the Hawk and Owl Trust in 1987, recorded a 70 per cent drop in the number of pairs since the 1930s. In 1932 there was an estimated 12,000 pairs in England and Wales but by the mid-80s numbers had dropped to less than 3,800 pairs, with just 200 in Somerset. The Somerset Community Barn Owl Project will address two key causes of decline: Loss of traditional nesting sites within farm buildings and tree cavities and; loss of long, rough, grassland hunting habitat, due to intensification of agriculture. For more information about the project go to www.somersetwildlife.org/barnowl

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Somerset Wildlife Trust is launching the Community Barn Owl Project to get a barn owl nest box in each of the county’s 335 parishes and give breeding barn owl numbers a boost. Once common sights, these icons of the open countryside declined by 70 per cent in just 50 years, due to loss of habitat. With up to 80 per cent of barn owls now nesting in man-made boxes, Somerset Wildlife Trust is teaming up with local communities to get a barn owl box in every parish. As well as tackling loss of traditional nesting sites, the project will create more of the rough grassland hunting habitat barn owls need. The three-year project will be launched on Friday, March 30 at an event in Bruton, east Somerset. It is funded by Viridor Credits Environmental Company; a charity that distributes money from the Landfill Communities Fund, and is a collaboration with the Hawk and Owl Trust; a national charity dedicated to conserving wild birds of prey and owls and their habitats. Simon Nash, Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Chief Executive said: “The sight of a barn owl is one of those wildlife experiences that leave you with a great sense of privilege. By providing a free barn owl box for every parish in Somerset we will be helping ensure they remain part of the Somerset countryside for generations to come.” The Trust is looking for landowners, across the Plant Sale and Open Garden on Saturday 5th May at Rookery House, The Causeway, Mark. Between 10.30 and 1.00pm Entrance will be £2 including coffee. There will also be cakes on sale, exhibitions, a raffle and activities for the children. Easy parking in field opposite by kind permission of Ms G.Isgar 14

Windows Carers Group Held at the Bay Centre, Cassis Close, Burnham on Sea. If you care for someone with mental health problems then pop along for a tea or coffee and a chat. We meet every Tuesday evening between 7pm and 9pm at the Bay Centre, Burnham on Sea. We also run the Sunlight Mental Health Library.(previously called the Belmont information Point) We open every Tuesday morning between 10.00 am – 12.00 noon at the Bay Centre, Cassis Close. You can borrow books on mental health issues, free of charge and get information on where to get help and support. If you require any further information on either of the above, please contact: Pauline on 07703014792 or Tony on 07502126666

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Free Easter Activities Come and enjoy some fun activities with your children at your local Children's Centre. There will be some Family Fun Sessions with seasonal avtivities for you and your children (0-7yrs) to enjoy together.

Highbridge Children's Centre Thursday 5th -10am - 11.30 am and 1.30pm - 3 pm. These will be held at the Highbridge Children's Centre. Please book your place in advance as numbers are limited. Tuesday 10th April - We are having a buggy walk and picnic - 11 am - 1pm. Please bring your own picnic. Meet in Apex Park car park. For more information please contact Highbridge Children's Centre on 01278 780665 or visit our website www.highbridgechildrenscentre.org.uk

Octopus Children's Centre Tuesday 3rd April - 10am -11.30am and 1.30pm - 3pm These will be held at the Octopus Children's Centre. Please book your place in advance as numbers are limited. Thursday 12 April - We are having a buggy walk and picnic - 11 am - 1pm. Please bring your own picnic. Meet at Bay Café, Burnham Beach. For more information please contact Octopus Children’s Centre, telephone 01278 793331 www. octopuschildrenscentre.org.uk Why not visit your local Children’s Centre and find out about, free playing and learning together, Early Years Childcare and Education. Advice on Healthy Lifestyles, pathways into employment or training, free information and advice for parents along with so much more!

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Burnham & Berrow Golf Club Junior Taster Day is a free 2 hour session on Sunday 15th April 10am - 12 noon at Burnham & Berrow Golf club. It will be an enjoyable day covering all aspects of the game following the skills for life program, encouraging children aged 5 - 16 to come and try the game of golf & join the clubs growing academy. Follow up classes are available including Easter & summer camps, after school coaching & Saturday sessions. Burnham & Berrow Ladies are also hosting a Taster Day this is a 2 hour session on Sunday 15th April 2:30 - 4:30 at a small fee of £3 pp. We will cover all aspects of the game including golf on the channel course. The ladies section have put lot of work in over the past couple of years to grow the ladies section and were hoping the taster day will encourage more ladies to play the game. Follow up sessions are available including ladies evening group coaching & roll up golf with members Tuition is delivered by Shane Kaye PGA Qualified & Certified CRB. To sign up to either taster session please contact Shane on 07708979370 or pgashane@yahoo.co.uk

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Here we are already talking about the Easter Activities planned for the Burnham Dreamscheme. On Wednesday 4th April we will be out in Burnham undertaking community garden projects in preparation for the Spring displays. The big treat this year will be on Saturday 7th April at the Manor Gardens with our Big Fab Funday from 11am until 3pm. There will be Captain Coconut! A climbing wall, Heart Angels, BBQ – lots more. Fundraising stands and displays running throughout the day. The following week will see the Dreamscheme decorating tiles for the Jubilee wall at the Apex supported by the local Rotary Club.

There is another first this year for the Burnham Dreamscheme as we embark on our maiden voyage – a production of Pinafore Pirates set for an October production. Directed by Jacqui Strong and assisted by Sam Nicol and Jonathan Smith. The show is based on the popular Gilbert & Sullivan productions with many references and similarities, we were overwhelmed to the response for the open auditions, the cast is made up of 35 young people aged between 8 and 14 years and are all keen to get into character. Be sure to keep your eye out for ticket sales later in the year. If anyone would like to help behind the scenes our Junior Production Team would be happy of the guidance. Contact John Alexander if you are interested in volunteering with the Dreamscheme or becoming a new member – tel 07961049868.

Tai Chi for Beginners Recently there has been a great deal of media coverage as to the many varied health benefits of Tai Chi exercise. Waste no more time! Come and join our weekly class and find out what all the fuss is about. Wednesday 11.15am - 12.15. Burnham Community Centre (no class Easter week) Contact Cheryl for further details. Email: bubblingsprings@hotmail.com Tel: 01278 781544 Mob:07840 350334. Website: www. bubblingsprings.org.uk

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Notice board The Sedgemoor Citizens Advice Bureau at the Lions, West Quay, Bridgwater reopened for service on Monday 13th February. The building was closed after being badly affected by the flooding last November and a temporary service had been operating from Bridgwater House, King Square on three mornings a week thanks to the help of Sedgemoor District Council. Opening hours at the Bureau at West Quay, Bridgwater are from 10 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday and from 10 am to 12 noon on Saturday. No appointment necessary. The Bureau Helpline is 01278 455236. The Bureau also operates outreach services at the following locations:Baptist Church, Lower North Street, Cheddar. Monday 9.30am to 12.30 pm (This service commenced replaces the service operating from the Medical Centre, Roynon Way, Cheddar) Methodist Church, College Street, Burnham on Sea. Tuesday 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Hope Baptist Church, Church Street, Highbridge. Thursday 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, Sedgemoor Citizens Advice Bureau provides a free, confidential and impartial advice and help service to the community. For more information about this please contact the Bureau Helpline.

We will be running an Easter School Holiday Junior Tennis Camp: Week 1 (2nd – 5thApr) and Week 2 (10th – 13th Apr) from 9:00 till 4:00pm daily. Contact: Vinny Duddy (01278 782758) at the Tennis Club for details or visit the website for an application form. The next club social doubles tournament will be on Sunday 29thApril from around 11:00; all are invited to attend – congratulations to Jane Macaulay and Ian Phillips who won the February competition. The club is holding an Italian evening on Saturday 12th May from 7:30; good food and entertainment all at excellent value for money – contact the club to sign up for the evening. Tennis coaching is available every night of the week for all standards from 5 year olds to adults and also on Saturdays - see website for details www.avenuetennis.com. Other non tennis events at the club include:Wednesday night suppers fortnightly and are a nice way of meeting new people in a friendly environment – see club notice board for details Bridge Club on Tuesday (“Duplicate Bridge”) and Wednesday (“Rubber Bridge”) with play commencing from around 1:45 pm until 5:00pm. New players are always welcome.Contact Mike Rennison or Peter Alexander at the club.

Burnham on Sea, Berrow and Brean Beach and Dune Management Plan

Plan Options / Drop In Session – Princess Theatre, Burnham Tuesday 17 April 2012

Sedgemoor District Council is preparing a Beach and Dune Management Plan for the coast covering Burnham on Sea, Berrow and Brean. Following on from the first public exhibition held last October, the project is now looking at the options for managing the beaches and dunes to support future coastal flood and erosion risk management.

As part of the project, we are meeting with the local community to assist us in the finalisation of the Management Plan Options.

Please come along – to express your views on the Options being considered. This second Event is being held at the Princess Theatre & Arts Centre, Princess Street, Burnham on Sea, on Tuesday 17 April 2012 between 3pm & 7pm. The meeting seeks to get your views on the options being considered for Beach & Dune Management at Burnham on Sea, Berrow & Brean.

Information regarding the management plan options will be available to view and discuss on the day.

Further details about this event are available on the Sedgemoor District Council website or you can contact Phil Perkins on 01278 435347

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THE BD JAZZ CLUB

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This months regular club session is on Friday April 27th when we welcome Somerset’s very own New Society Jazz Band. The venue is 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 www.newsocietyjazz.co.uk We look forward to seeing you at one of our future regular club events.

The rehearsals are well under way for the next production by West Huntspill Players being performed Wednesday 25th April until Saturday 28th April at The Baliol Hall. The farce is set to have us all laughing at the antics that arise at the Vicarage in the small village of Merton-cum-Middlewick. “See How They Run!” by Philip King is being directed by David Jenkins, there is a cast of ten in this popular production, which was performed some 15 years ago at

West Hunstpill. The group felt it was time to bring this farce to the stage once more. West Hunstpill Players always welcome new members, whether to perform or to assist back stage. If you would like to know more, rehearsals take place at The Baliol Hall, West Huntspill on Monday and Thursday 8pm until 10pm and monthly meetings on the First Monday and Third Thursday of the month. For tickets contact Mary Parish on 01278 78 5651.

Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Carnival Association The Annual General Meeting for the Highbridge & Burnham Carnival Association is being held in the Gatsby Room at The Ritz Social Club on 11th April at 7.30. The Carnival Association needs support from the community to ensure the future of Carnival in

this area. With no increased help or financial support each year it is inevitable that the Carnival will cease to exist - sooner rather than later. Please come along to our meeting and find out how to get involved. Can't make the 11th?

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Burnham District Pantomime Society Another big thank you for everyone involved in anyway with Sleeping Beauty. Everyone pulled out the stops and made it a great pantomime and me very proud to be chair of the society, We are asking members to consider if there is energy and commitment to do a fundraiser summer show along the theme of 50 glorious years of the Queens Reign. We need a coordinator/ director at least 30/35 singers, actors, entertainers, and adult helpers to run with it - if members are really interested please let a committee member or Wendy Wynn Hon sec, know, ( please consider that there is an awful lot of other things going on for the jubilee, and it is holiday time, don’t say yes if you can’t commit to it). The annual treasure hunt date and place will be

announced soon, this is always fun for all the family and ends with a get together, one or two of our members are helping out with Statue acting and singing at The Marine Cove May Day Event and we are hoping to have a stand for some fund raising too. So lots coming up. New Members are always welcome, meetings are the first Friday in the month 8pm at The Community Centre, Berrow Road, contact Barbara Niell or Wendy Wynn for more information. The next Pantomime will be Jack and the Beanstalk with auditions taking place in June/ July time and we will be asking for nominations for Directors and production teams next month, so start thinking if you would like to put up for any of those roles and ask Wendy for a nomination form asap. Regards MO Cooper Chair BDPS

(formerly MDF The Weston--super-Mare SelfHelp Group meet at FRIEND 39 Oxford Street W-s-M BS23 1TN on 10th April 7.30-9.39pm. All people who are affected by bipolar including those with a diagnosis, those pre-diagnosis, their family members, close friends and carers are welcome to come along to our meetings. The Group offers peer support through discussion, useful information, guidance on managing mood swings, and occasional social activities. Call 0845 434 9915 for more details, or just turn up at a meeting. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month and the May meeting will be on Tuesday the 8th. People from the surrounding areas are also most welcome to join us.

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Crime Prevention Advice from Insp Roger Tolley The Summer is coming. Who knows what the weather will be like but it is certain that we will all relax our guard and probably leave a door or a window open here and there. Be careful. It really only takes a moment for a thief to be in and steal. They are indiscriminate. Anything they can carry. Quickly, in and out, leaving you with days and weeks of upset afterwards. Remember also that thieves aren’t stupid. They look in the boot area of cars to see if you’ve left any valuables out of sight in there. Handbags, laptops, cameras…. Take them with you or not at all. If you are tempted by some good weather to BBQ in your garden, please be careful and mindful of the driving limits for alcohol. Your measures WILL

be bigger than those in the pub. Your safety and that of everyone else is put at greater risk with every sip, if you plan to drive. Finally, enjoy the coming season. There will be lots to do. You may be able to support your community by volunteering for one event or another. We always welcome volunteers at the station with many opportunities for anyone who has even a very small amount of time to spare. You can make a difference by joining your policing team. It’s always interesting, it’s always varied and it makes you feel good when you know you’ve made a difference. It’s why I keep coming to work. Please remember to make it more difficult for criminals at ALL times. If you see it, Report it.

Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group Easter Clay Wildlife Workshop - are you aged between 8-12 years? If so, come and join this creative but messy activity on Saturday 7th April. Experienced artist Margaret Micklewright will be running the event from 10 a.m. - 12 Noon at Apex Park Office, Marine Drive (Highbridge). Warm, old clothing, wellies and waterproofs are a must! Attendance is free but places are limited so to confirm your child's attendance or for more information, email marina. turner@sedgemoor.gov.uk or call 01278 435512. This event is in partnership with Sedgemoor District Council A re-cycling workshop on 'paper' will be held at the park office on Wednesday 11th April from 2.pm - 5 pm.

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Rider Safety With the unseasonably mild winter we experienced motorcyclists are out in greater numbers to enjoy the sunshine, the warm days and an opportunity to get out on their favourite mode of transport. Motorcyclists can sometimes be easy to overlook at junctions so remember to look carefully for bikes. Bikes are also easy to lose in your blind spot so check carefully when changing lanes. Many riders garage their bike over the winter to avoid the cold, wet or icy weather. Whether your motorcycle has been languishing in the garage over the colder months or whether you’ve been regularly using it on salted roads, now is a good time to give it a quality health check. Check the following carefully: fluids (oil, fork oil and brake fluid), chain

(properly adjusted, cleaned and lubricated) or belt or shaft drive, lights, brakes and tyres . While you’re checking the bike over make sure all the nuts and bolts are properly tightened. If you haven’t ridden the bike in a long period or if you’ve just been using the bike for cold morning commutes in poor weather, you may find that your riding is a little rusty. Spring is a good time to think about getting a bit of extra coaching for your riding. Bikesafe courses are a cheap introduction to further training and Somerset Road Safety supports a number of schemes aimed at improving road riding, taking place both on the road and on the racetrack. You can find out more about these various options at www. somersetroadsafety.org/ motorcycling

Methodist Church – Burnham on Sea Over the Easter Weekend the Church in College Street are hosting a couple of events On Saturday April 7th there will be a coffee morning with stalls, raffle and cakes. Call in for a chat and refreshments between 10am and midday. Sunday April 8th at 6.30pm our choir, with guests from St Andrew's church choir will be performing John Peterson's The Glory Of Easter as part of the evening service - all are welcome.

Retirement Fellowship The April meeting of Burnham Group of the C.S.R.F. will be held on Tuesday 24th 10 a.m. 12 noon at the Burnham Area Youth Centre.

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The Great British Tea Party! Help brew up some cash for care! In true British style, St. Margaret's Hospice are asking you to hold a tea party to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and raise funds for your local hospice. How you decide to brew up some cash

for care is completely up to you. All we ask is that you do it for St. Margaret's. Download a full Great British Tea Party pack rom St. Margaret's website: www.stmargarets-hospice.org.uk tel: 0845 3459671

HM Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Tea Party The residents of Highbridge who are aged 60 years or over are invited to a Tea Party which will be held in the Community Hall on Saturday 2nd June 2012

from 4.00 pm until 6.00 pm. Tickets for the Tea Party will cost £1.00 and will be made available during April. Residents who are over 60 years of age and who wish to attend the Tea Party should contact Rosemary Parsons on 785427. This local event will give those present the opportunity to reminisce about their experiences 60 years ago when the Coronation of our new Queen took place at Westminster Abbey. Diamond Jubilee arrangements – don’t leave it too late …. With the Queen already starting her Diamond Jubilee tour of the country, Sedgemoor District Council is reminding all those who want to organise a celebration to make sure that they are planning early and to apply for any necessary licences. This is especially important if you need to apply for a Road Closure for a Street Party, as the deadline for applications is the beginning of April, just three weeks away. Not all events will require a Road Closure. If your road is a cul-de-sac or spur road that does not service another road, or is not part of the 22

main thoroughfare of a Town or Village, then it is unlikely to need a Road Closure Notice, however, you should check with Sedgemoor District Council to be sure. For road closure information contact louise.potter@sedgemoor.gov.uk Organising small, private street parties is very simple and generally does not include activities that need a licence, such as the sale of alcohol or food (see below). Generally, the party should be: • For residents/neighbours only • Not publicised • Self-organised by the residents/neighbours. Larger events that are open to anyone to attend or are publicised in local newspapers or similar may require a licence. To gain early advice and to ensure your event goes to plan you should complete and return the form provided to Sedgemoor District Council. We will then get back to you to advise what permissions, if any, your event requires. If it is your intention to provide a pay bar or entertainment at the event then a Temporary Event Notice will be required. For the sale of goods (including food), then Temporary Street Trading Consent will be required. For alicensing information contact environmental.services@sedgemoor.gov.uk or the licensing unit at 01278 435398. Further advice can be obtained at www. communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/ streetpartyguide

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APRIL WORK IN THE GARDEN … FLOWERS/SHRUBS. All hardy annuals and biennials may now be sown in the open border to produce large patches of colour. Sow thinly. If you pinch out the tips of antirrhinums you will get bushier plants. Gladioli can be planted this month. Give a good mulch of manure to roses, and prune the last roses (the most tender) early this month.

alyssum, belsam, sweet peas and night scented stock may all be sown to bloom during the coming summer. Sweet peas whether grown for garden decoration, for the table or for exhibition need support. Lift and replant snowdrops if they are too crowded - always move snowdrops when they are still green before they die down. VEGETABLES.

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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. All welcome. Members of the Society free, visitors £1.00. Now is an excellent time to join the Society with membership fees only

provide all the necessary green vegetables for the winter months. Sow salads - successional sowing at intervals of two or three weeks should be made of lettuce, radishes, mustard and cress and spring onions. Rapid growth is the secret of tender succulent salad crops. A part of the vegetable garden is an ideal place for some herbs. Herbs need full sunshine to develop a good ﬂavour. Thin out carrots, onions, parsnips, etc. as necessary, and use the hoe as soon as possible between the rows.

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Moose International lodge 123 to take over the Holistic weekend at Mooseheart This year’s Holistic Weekend being held at Mooseheart the first weekend in June – Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd, is being organised by the Burnham-on-Sea Lodge and Ladies’ Circle. The majority of members on the Organising Committee are members of the Lodge and Circle and, as in previous years, half of the money raised is donated directly to Mooseheart. There are now only a few places left in the marquee and the organisers urge potential exhibitors to book now to avoid disappointment. Last year over £3,000 was raised and shared between Mooseheart and St Margaret’s Hospice in Taunton. This year, as well as raising money once again for Mooseheart, the nominated charity is the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and we are hoping to raise a similar amount, hopefully even more. Holistic therapies will be available over the whole weekend for you to try and in addition there will be arts and craft stalls, workshops and talks. Food and refreshments will be available in the grounds and at Mooseheart. As you are no doubt aware, the first weekend in June has been designated a Bank Holiday Weekend, incorporating the Spring Bank Holiday Monday on the 4th June and celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Tuesday 5th June.

As we will have a marquee ‘in situ’ in the field at Mooseheart for the Holistic Weekend, Burnham-onSea Lodge are taking advantage of the facilities and the extra Bank Holiday by organising a Rock ‘n’ Roll event on the Monday evening. Tickets are on sale at £10 each and food will be available; if you would like information about this event please contact Terry Cornelius on 01278 784645 or by email terronne@talktalk.net For more information about the weekend, either access the website www.holisticweekend.co.uk, or email info@holisticweekend.co.uk Highbridge Residents Association We meet at the Hope Baptist Church, Highbridge the first Thursday of every month. We can help with any resident's issues with housing association or council or the area where they live. We have an advocacy service & can help to fill out forms etc... Use our computers to job search find info etc.. Pop along to see us & enjoy a coffee & chat too. Contact Kim kim.chatwin@btinternet.com Burnham Area Evening Flower Club The next meeting will be held at St Andrew's Church Hall, BoS, on 16 April starting at 7.30pm. "Fantasy Worlds" is the intriguing title of Claire Foley's demonstration so why not come along for an interesting evening. Pay at the door.

Avalon Vintage Road Run We were very pleased to be chosen by the organisers of the Avalon Vintage Vehicle Road Run last year as the local charity they wished to support, and this is being continued this year. The Mendip Branch of the MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Society has been running for many years and covers the Mendip area from Cheddar to Frome, including Glastonbury, Street, Wells, Shepton Mallet and surrounding villages. We provide support to local people with MS as well as their families, friends and carers. 24

This year will be the 19th that Den and Daphne Stone have put on the Road Run, supported by of a loyal group of helpers. The Run has certainly grown since those early days, and takes in all sorts of vehicles, basically anything except tractors! Trophies are awarded for cars, commercial vehicles, military and American vehicles, as well as motor bikes. Not necessarily for the best condition, but also for something that stirs a memory from the past. Every year there is a `Residents Trophy` given for a vehicle which brings back a memory, chosen by a Glastonbury resident. They also give an`Old or Young`Trophy

which goes to the oldest owner one year and the youngest the next. The run starts at Glastonbury and goes to Burnham-on-Sea via a police-approved route, where it culminates with the presentation of Trophies in the evening by the Mayor of Burnham, who also kindly gives a Mayor`s Trophy. The Run takes in vehicles over 20 years old, so if you have such a vehicle, it is legal and roadworthy and you would be interested in joining in and meeting other like minded people, the organisers would be pleased to hear from you. You can get an entry form from Mrs Daphne Stone, 5 Ridgway Gardens, Glastonbury BA6 8ER, Tel. 01458 831147, email: daphestone@tesco.net

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Trustees needed by Home-Start Bridgwater & surrounding areas with which you could help. • Especially if you have a background in ﬁnance, charity law or children’s services, we want to meet you and tell you more about our crucial work. Have a look at our website to see what we have achieved so far: www.homestart-bridgwater.org.uk and then if you would like more information contact Juls Harkness by phone:01278 238858 or email: office@homestart-bridgwater.org.uk This Little part of the BIG Society needs YOU! If you know someone else who could help – pass this on.

Do you have a few hours a week to help a local charity? Do you have talents and skills which could help us? Do you like working in a team of enthusiastic, friendly people? Would you like to help support struggling families? Please say YES! - And join our team of Trustees • We urgently need people to share the task of keeping this much-needed service going in the Sedgemoor Area. • Our ﬁrst year has been exciting and challenging. • Our volunteers have already helped over 40 vulnerable families (& 75 children) • We have exciting ideas and plans for the future

Burnham on Sea and Highbridge Town Council Nominations for Civic Awards The Town Council is soon to consider nominations for Civic Awards for the year 2012. These awards are given to people deemed to have rendered outstanding service to the community and will be presented at the Annual Civic

Service later this year. Members of the public are invited to submit nominations in writing, by noon on Friday 4 May 2012 at the latest, to the Admin Assistant, Mrs Lorna Brewer, at the Old Courthouse, Jaycroft Road. Burnham-on-

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TEL: 01278 238 959 Launderette

BAYWASH LAUNDERETTE WASHING DRYING IRONING FOR FULL DETAILS CALL GERALDINE

COLLECTED & RETURNED TELEPHONE: 01278 684074 OR 07710695490

Newsagents

NEWSAGENTS

RectoRy StoReS

1 Rectory Place, Burnham-on-Sea ta8 2dz

Newspaper deliveries 7 days £1.30 Per Week

Small grocery orders can also be delivered with newspapers For more information call Dianne and Neil Crombleholme on:

01278 784330

Oven Cleaning

EASY OVEN CLEAN Professional Professional oven cleaning service for homes and businesses mob: 07870 931051 tel: 01278 785492 email: 1martp@googlemail.com

Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01278 238000.

LocaL busiNess a – Z plumBers

paiNTers & deCOraTOrs

E.A.Smith

PLUmBiNG & hEAtiNG

• Bathrooms & Tiling • Kitchens • • Boiler Changes & Services• • Full Central Heating • • Landlord Gas Checks•

Delux total painting & decorating. Internal and external. Free estimates.

01278 256843

01278 787242 07971082292

NICK COX PAINTING & DECORATING Established over 20 years All Aspects of Painting & Decorating Undertaken including:

Internal & External Work • Wall papering • Floor & Wall Tiling • Carpentry & Joinery Fully Insured FREE ESTIMATES • COMPETITIVE RATES ALL AREAS COVERED

TEL: 01278 784365 • MOB: 07802 696652 17 Barton Road, Burnham-On-Sea

npcox@btinternet.com

Larry Prout Master Plasterer 40 years experience No job to small

Plumbing and 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

Decorating • carpentry HanDyman service for all your household needs

No job too small

Free quotatioNs Special Rates for OAPs

Tel: 01278784495 Mob: 07833770568 ARTISTIC ARTEXING & PLASTERING SPECIALISTS Over 25 years Experience

All Aspects of Plastering Skimming over Artex Creative Designs & Coving

For a FREE estimate Call FJ Hales on:

tel :01278 788247 mob:07939 664538 email: fjhales@talktalk.net

Phoenix

ProPerty Maintenance

Painting & Decorating Kitchen Fitting tiling of Walls & Floors Garage Doors Fitted & repaired uPVc cladding & Glazing locks fixed, fencing, decking & sheds

call Justin on:

0775 9255438 01278 489493 30

Plumbing and Heating

Call StevemaiNTeNaNCe the Plumber on 07856 776531 prOperTy

plasTereriNg & arTeXiNg

Clean & Friendly Service

07824 818863 ethan.29390@yahoo.co.uk

07913 007121 or 01278 786312

your ProPerty My Priority Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01278 238000.

LocaL busiNess a – Z remOvals

A&S removals

TelevisiON aerials

NO VAT!!!

free estimates • free advice

REMOVALS Local and Long Distance BUDGET REMOVALS From £80 REMOVALS At short notice HOUSE CLEARANCE Including single items

call now on 01278 781330 07967 209692 www.asexpress.co.uk • asexpresslimited@aol.com

Handy Andy Van Man For all your small & medium size moves. We provide a totally unrushed service. Great rates just call: 07886 201038 andy66g@aol.com

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Weatherguard roofing

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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

TiliNg speCialisTs

P. Deakin

Floor & Wall Tiler FREE Quotations Call now on: 07913 571479 / 01278 773691 Tree surgeONs

• Flat, Tile and Slate Roofing • • All aspects of roofing undertaken • • Leadwork and Chimney repairs • • UPVC Fascias and Guttering • Free Quotations

01278 787091 07506 114350

sCrap meTals

SCRAP METALS WANTED

Single items collected washing machines, cookers, lawnmowers, car batteries, anything metal phone for quick and friendly service tel tom: 07742634779

WiNdOW CleaNers

PCS window cleaning

FAMILY BUSINESS • LOCAL &RELIABLE

for your FREE quote call vic on:

07787 168253

TaXis aNd CaBs

Cookies Cabs

Local & Friendly Airport Transfers • Hospital Visits Wheel Chair Access • 7 Seater Vehicle Call for competitive rates 07912 580685

When replying to an advert, say you found it in LocalReach

See-View Window Cleaning Domestic & commercial

conservatories, roofs, Gutters and Fascias static and touring caravan cleaning specialist Gutter Vacuum system local, very reliable and Fully insured call lee on:

01278 782996 or 07766604200

www.see-viewcleaningservices.co.uk

email : info@see-viewcleaningservices.co.uk

Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01278 238000.

Free Deliveryy Throughout oughout Somerset,, N North Somerset & Bristol

Plus Free Disposal p Service on all Beds, Furniture & Upholstery r * ry

From only £149▴

Liberty Bedroom Collection

Solo Bedroom Collection SOME GREAT OFFERS ON HAND-CRAFTED BEDS

From £99▴

80% Wool Carpets

From £17.99m2

Camaro Luxury Vinyl Tiles Avenue Oak Bedroom

From £24.74m2

LF HA ICE PR

Kingsize Cotswold 4 Drawer Divan Set

Was £1998 Now

Celebrity Grosvenor 2 seater settee, chair & reclining chair Was £3673 Now £1836

From £249▴

£999

LF HA ICE PR

Double Artiste Divan Set

Was £2199 Now

Lakeland Oak Table and 6 Chairs Was £1999 Now £999

£1099

Kingsize Swaledale 4 Drawer Divan Set

Was £2298 Now

£1099

Yeoman Gazelle 2 seater and two chairs Was £2647 Now £1599

Find us at 20 Victoria Street, Burnham -on-Sea. 01278 789716 ▴ Price based on a two drawer bedside chest. * Free Delivery & Disposal on all qualifying orders. Every effort is made to ensure prices are up to date at time of printing. E&OE.