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From the editor Welcome to the March issue of LocalReach. I can hardly believe that two months of 2012 have already passed – this year really is flying by. During a trip to my local supermarket at the weekend I saw all of the shelves being filled up with Easter eggs which is a wonderful sign that the lighter, warmer days will soon be upon us. LocalReach is your community magazine and is the ideal way to reach over 9,000 homes and businesses in Street & Glastonbury. So if you are a local charitable club, organisation, church, school or community group, please send in details of your interesting and exciting events for the forthcoming month. We will place your editorial FREE of charge! If you are a business and are looking to advertise our prices start from as little as £15 per month. We can also deliver your leaflet for you and prices start from as little as £20 per 1000. The deadline for the April issue is 16th March. I look forward to hearing from you. Enjoy this issue! Julie, LocalReach Community Editor, Street & Glastonbury. julie@localreach.co.uk The deadline for the April issue is 16th March!
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Tel: 01458 443340 option 2 Wednesday 11th april 10.00am to 3.00pm Admission and activities free of charge. Free entry into prize draw. affordable refreshments available. Climbing wall • Juggling workshops • Funky Monkeys • • Family cooking sessions • • Soft Play area • Forest School fun • • Horse and Carriage rides • • Face painting • Story telling • and more ………
Mendip Ramblers March 2012 Walks Times, distances, meeting places and contact details for walks this month organised by the Mendip Ramblers are detailed below: Thursday 1st March – 10am - Wells, Wookey Hole, Upper Milton Distance 6 miles. Meet: Wells, east end of Ash Lane. Contact David & Hilary on 01458 442081 Sunday 4th March – 10am - East Harptree, Wooten Hall and Litton Distance 10 miles. Meet: West Harptree, Doctors' Surgery on B3114. Contact Gus on 01749 840349 Sunday 4th March – 2.20pm - Frome Rights of Way walk: Oakhill - Harridge Wood - Ashwick Church Distance 3.5 miles. Meet: Oakhill village Hall car park . Contact Mary on 01373 474530 Thursday 8th March – 10am Undulating walk: Wedmore and Blackford Distance 6 miles. Meet: Wedmore Leisure Centre car park. Contact Rose D on 01749 670697
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Sunday 11th March – 10am - Erdington and Bratton Distance 10 miles. Meet: Westbury White Horse car park. Contact Mike P on 01373 472101 Thursday 15th March – 10am - Easy walk: Lytes Cary, Kingsdon and the Charltons Distance 6.5 miles. Meet: Lytes Cary, National Trust car park. Contact Maggie & Mary on 01458 447204/01373 474530 Sunday 18th March – 10am - The Deverills and Maiden Bradley. A fairly hilly and probably muddy walk Distance 12.5 miles. Meet: Car park at the foot of White Sheet Down. End of narrow lane off B3092. Contact Barbara on 01373 452294 Sunday 18th March – 2pm - Undulating afternoon walk: Tor woods, the Lyatt and Dinder Distance 5 miles. Meet: Wells, east end of Ash Lane. Please share cars if possible. Contact Brian U on 01749 672457
Thursday 22nd March – 10am - Mostly flat walk around South Petherton, Bower Hinton and Martock Distance 6.5 miles. Meet: South Petherton, Lightgate Lane recreation ground. Contact Brian R on 01935 840579 Sunday 25th March – 10am - Chew Magna and Maes Knoll with panoramic view of Bristol Distance 9.5 miles. Meet: Chew Magna, car park behind the Pelican Inn. Contact Richard & Lisa on 01749 672373 Thursday 29th March – 10am Undulating walk: Wellow area Distance 6.5 miles. Meet: Wellow, old railway station car park. Contact Trevor 4 & Val on 01761 232311 For full details about the Ramblers, and for information about individual walks, use the contact numbers quoted or visit www.mendipramblers.co.uk
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Why solar still has a sunny future The recent government cuts to the Feed in Tariff (FIT) scheme caused upheaval in the solar industry. Government excuses for the premature tariff cut were that their forecasts of the uptake of the scheme were all wrong – their prediction that the UK would see 137MW of solar PV capacity installed in the past year was wildly outstripped by the actual figure of 987MW. The forecast performance of solar electric systems was also vastly underestimated, as figures were based on climate data from relatively gloomy Sheffield, while the majority of systems were actually installed in the sunnier south of England: particularly in the South West, solar panels tend to generate far more electricity than the SAP would have had you believe. On the plus side, this means that solar power in the SW represents an even greater measure of insulation against fuel price rises, which are unfortunately not going to go away. The newly reassessed government ratings show Somerset to have around 20% greater potential for solar generation than the previous SAP figures - which is what MD Stephen Barrett of local installers
Solarsense has always said: South West is Best for solar! Stephen said, “From 1st April, an EPC of level D or above will be required in order to claim the FIT – so if you are considering solar PV but your home is old or draughty, it’s best to act now.” There are a whole host of other ways to protect yourself against increasing fuel prices. Solar thermal or heat pumps are obvious choices to enjoy the warmth of a cosy home with hugely reduced heating bills. There are currently upfront grants available for householders installing these renewable heat technologies, and you will also be eligible for tariff payments with the new Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) coming in October 2012 – and pay next to nothing for your heating between May and October. The RHI means solar thermal is enjoying a revival relative to PV, and Backwell-based Solarsense have just been commissioned to install a large solar thermal system at the newly redeveloped and much-loved community swimming pool in nearby Paulton.
Solarsense The South West’s leading solar installer since 1994 Installers of solar thermal and PV systems. Sell surplus power at premium rates with the Feed in Tariff Scheme: - Up to 43.3p per kilowatt hour generated. - Expect a return on installation 'investment' cost of 8-12%. Solarsense have installed over 4,500 domestic and commercial solar systems throughout the South West. Completed projects include Chew Magna and Chewton Mendip Primary Schools; the Clifton Lido; Redland Park Church; Oldfield Surgery, Bath, and the UK’s largest private rooftop PV system (200kWp) at Worthy Farm, Glastonbury.
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March Highlights Strode Theatre, Church Road, Street, BA16 0AB. www. strodetheatre.co.uk. Box Office 01458 442846. For payments other than in cash, the Theatre charges a £1 transaction fee. Wednesday 7th – Friday 9th comedy, plus the Laurel & March at 7.30pm Hardy short film ‘Liberty’ (1929) YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, are shown as part of the Bristol CHARLIE BROWN Slapstick Festival. Accompanied Musical based on the comic by live music. strip ‘Peanuts’ by Charles M Tickets £8.50, concessions Schulz, performed by CRISPIN £7.50. SCHOOL pupils. Tuesday 27th – Saturday 31st Tickets £6.50. March at 7.30pm Thursday 15th – Saturday 17th Plus matinee Saturday 31st March at 7.30pm March at 2.30pm AND THEN THERE WERE NONE 42ND STREET Agatha Christie mystery The classic musical presented performed by STREET THEATRE. by GLASTONBURY & STREET Tickets £11, concessions (over MUSICAL COMEDY SOCIETY 60/benefits/student/child) £10. Tickets £12.50 - £16.50 Tuesday 20th March at 7.30pm (Saturday matinee child THE GENERAL (U) concessions £7.50), party The classic 1926 Buster Keaton bookings 1 free seat in 10.
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Yoga with Helen Join one of Helen’s yoga classes to help you relax. Classes are small and friendly with individual attention. They are an excellent opportunity to tune into your body and mind. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 10.30am till 11.45am at Shekinashram, Dod Lane, Glastonbury; and Sundays from 10.15am till 11.30am at 'Lantern Cottage', 90 Bove Town, Glastonbury. • relax, stretch breathe • tune in to your body and mind • work to your own ability • enjoy For more information call (01458) 830957 or 07722046865. Helen’s email address is helsomelso@yahoo.co.uk
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DIY Made Easier - Designing a kitchen - By Mike Free Safety. Hobs must have a 300mm of worktop either side. Do not place at end of worktop or against tall units or walls or within 300mm of windows where curtains may catch fire. Convenience. Place the cooker, sink and refrigerator at the corners of a "working triangle" - the sides adding up to at least 3m but less than 7.5m. Any smaller and you are virtually stood in the middle, andy more and you will walk a long way during the day. Do not position appliances with drop down doors opposite each other where they might cause obstructions. Always leave 600mm space for appliances, you may not be able to replace your slim line fridge in the future! The normal height to the underside of the worktop is 870mm but if you plan to tile the floor later, allow extra for the thickness of the tiles. Looks. Try to keep tall units in a corner out of site never in the centre of a run of units or at the open end of a run where it will appear to cut the kitchen in half. Try to make the kitchen flow with no gaps. Price. Corner units are the most expensive - do not turn a corner unless you are going into a decent sized run. Do not use it to gain one more cupboard, the extra space will only replace the inconvenience of
reaching into a corner unit. Corner joints in worktops add to the cost of fitting considerably. Think how many drawers you need. Do not go for a 3 or 4 drawer unit - it wastes the space of the cupboard. By having base units with drawers at the top, you are making use of the often empty space at the top of each cupboard. Do not buy expensive chrome pull out racks. They might seem to be convenient bu they waste a lot of space at the sides and rear. Why not use the money saved to buy the cornice and pelmet to give the look of a professional finish to your kitchen. If you need any free advice, please give us a ring. If your kitchen is really small, we can advise you on planning an extension.
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What is Sciatica
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The sciatic nerve is the main nerve in the leg. It runs from the base of the spine, along the back of the thigh to the knee, where it divides into branches. Pain is usually caused by compression of this nerve root at the point where it leaves the spine. It may be felt in the buttock, down the back of the leg, below the knee and in the foot. If there is back pain, it's usually less severe than the pain down the leg. Such pain can be mild or severe; it may be persistent or come in spasms. People with sciatica may also experience numbness, tingling and muscle weakness in the affected leg. It can be worse when you cough or move, and is sometimes accompanied by low back pain.
By Martin Mudie
At the Somerset Health Practice our approach is to combine healthcare techniques from a range of disciplines including acupuncture, herbal medicine, osteopathy, exercise and lifestyle advice, which will vary with individual patient needs. We specialise in the care of musculo-skeletal problems for women, men and children of any age, pain relief, physical rehabilitation and the restoration of function.
Well, here we are in March. I hope as you read this the sun is shining, the birds are singing and everything in your garden is lovely. There is nothing to beat our English gardens in spring and one of the reasons is due to all those flowering bulbs. Now if, like me, you cannot pass a garden centre or plant stall without ‘having a look’, you’ll notice that they have all sorts of bulbs in pots. These are wonderful – you can have them on your windowsill or plant them straight in the garden to fill any gaps. Just make sure that when the flowers are over you cut off the seed heads and leave the leaves to die down. These should be left at least six weeks to allow the bulb to build up strength for next year. Another idea for a sink garden is to buy lots of small bulbs and you raise up the sink on breeze blocks or the like you can really admire to exquisite design of each flower. If you interplant with dwarf conifers you can have a really good backdrop of evergreen for the bulbs. Do remember to replant deeper than the pot when the leaves have died down so that you can plant some small summer flowering plant to take its place. Plant of the month Chaenomeles Japonica:- a lovely shrub in many colours which flowers on the stem before the leaves appear. Tip of the month Do start weeding now before the little monsters take over.
Glastonbury Gardeners’ Group – Seedy Saturday Glastonbury Gardeners' Group Seedy Saturday will be held on the 10th March between 1.30 and 4pm, at Glastonbury's United Reformed Church Hall. Colum Pawson of Torganics will give a talk on successful seed sowing from 2pm to 2.30, followed by an informal questions session. Bring any of your surplus seeds in clearly labelled envelopes - if you don't have any seeds to swap, you can just give a small donation. Tea and home-made cakes will be available for sale throughout the afternoon. 8
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LOVE EACH OTHER AND LIVE TOGETHER? PUT IT IN WRITING by Judith Rouse The start of a new relationship – a bit like the start of Spring - can make us feel excited about the future and it is hard to imagine circumstances where the relationship breaks down. With so many couples choosing to live together without getting married, it is vital to understand the legal implications. Married couples have various legal rights under English law which do not extend to cohabiting unmarried couples. It is important to understand what your legal position is as a cohabiting couple whether you live together happily ever after, later get married or are together for a while and then separate. Many people believe that they have certain implied rights by being a ‘common law wife’ or ‘common law husband’. Unfortunately the idea of a ‘common law’ partner is a myth and has no legal recognition in England. Your partner is not your ‘next of kin’, no matter how long you have lived together. Also, if your
relationship with your partner were to break down, depending on legal ownership, you may have no entitlement to a share of the property you live in and/or other financial assets. All these things raise questions and, while it may not be easy to do, it can be very helpful if you are able to discuss these sorts of issues now with your partner. You can then state your wishes, in a legal document called a co-habitation agreement. It can take into account what happens if you separate and make the process much less painful. Acorn Solicitors are currently highlighting the legal position of people living together. Their legal experts are offering a free 30 minute relationship health check to see what help you might need. Acorn is becoming known as a local firm which is reliable, helpful and trusted for all your family’s needs. For more information or one of our “Living together packs”, pop in to our Street High Street office or Taunton office, call us on 01458 441507 or 01823 273010
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Big News for Somerset from the ReAction project. With the aid of a grant from the Big Lottery, Lloyds TSB Foundation and The Tudor Trust, the Volunteer Network have now started up a five year project to aid young people (aged 16 to 25 years of age) to help build up their skills to gain employment through volunteering. This project will run from two permanent bases and one mobile base: • The Volunteer Network office at 9 Silver Street, Glastonbury, BA6 8BS. • The Action Sparks Shop based in Yeovil Town Centre (Quedam Centre). 5 Frederick Place, Yeovil, BA20 1LD. Opening hours Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays, 10.30am until 3.30pm. • Look out for our ‘BIG BLUE BUS’ that will be visiting towns, villages, shopping
centres and supermarkets throughout Somerset who cannot get to Yeovil or Glastonbury. The ReAction project will offer: • Help with C.V’s and application forms. • Internet access to fill in on-line forms and do job searches. • Help with interview skills. • Help with building your confidence. • Communication skills. • Supported volunteering days where you can try out jobs you are interested in. • Meet new friends. • Find contacts. • Have fun. • Learn stuff through our range of short training courses. The Volunteering Network can also help you if you: • Are unemployed or find you are going to be unemployed.
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•A re homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. •O ut of education and you are not sure what to do. • Want to change your job. • Find a new direction. •N eed help to complete a college application form. • Improve your life chances. This project so far has been a run-a-way success with 113 young people using the project in the last four months. With 14 gaining employment and 62 taking part in accredited training courses to develop their skills.Organisers are also running an exciting Summer Fun Project for school leavers under the National Citizens Service. For more information contact: The Volunteer Network on 01458 836130 or email info@ volunteernetwork.org.uk or visit www.volunteernetwork.org.uk
Would you like to volunteer to help other people become more physically active through walking? Tone is recruiting volunteers to become Walk Leaders for the Walking for Health initiative in your area. The scheme provides free, volunteerled walks in the local community. We provide training, equipment, resources and ongoing support. Please contact Melissa McCarthy, Health Development Officer Tel. (01823) 273084 or e-mail m.mccarthy@toneleisure.com Why not join us on one of our walks. • T uesday 13th March – 3 to 4 mile walk Cossington • Wednesday 28th March – 4 mile walk around the western edge of Street • Tuesday 10th April – 5 mile walk Glastonbury Our spring programme is now available from Crisping Community Centre giving full details. Details can also be found on Tone Leisure’s website at www.toneleisure.co.uk or on the Walking for Health website www.wfh.naturalengland.org.uk or by contacting Melissa McCarthy
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‘Barf’ an alternative to commercial highly processed pet food? By Kim Allingham Avalon Animal Feeds & Pet Supplies Glastonbury BARF stands for ‘Biologically Appropriate Raw Food’ the acronym ‘Bones and Raw Food’ is often also used. In other words,” feeding a mix of raw meat, vegetables, fruit, grains and fibres as nature intended”. Raw food proponent Dr Ian Billinghurst, an Australian vet, considers the healthiest dogs are those eating a diet which closely mimic’s that of their wild ancestors ‘wolves’. Their diet includes muscle, meat, bones, organ meat and vegetable materials. Today’s pet or working dogs descend from the domestication of the gray wolf. Dogs have the widest variation in appearance of all animals, this has been achieved following selective breeding to exaggerate characteristics needed for a variety of purposes, e.g. herding, hunting, guarding etc. So, although their physical appearance may have altered, their physiology has changed very little. Some experts believe modern dogs of any breed are capable of and should eat the same food as their wild ancestors and this could bring
health benefits. Vets play a vital and invaluable role in dealing with our sick pets but many basic ailments and some diseases have their roots in poor and inappropriate nutrition. It is therefore worth at least reviewing diet as a preventative means of managing some health issues. Feeding raw meat and vegetables is actually very cheap in comparison to many premium complete dry dog foods. In addition, the long term health benefits your pet may experience such as a healthier coat, fresh breath and clean teeth, reduced stool volume and odour, maybe reduced vets bills are other compelling reasons to consider the BARF diet. If after reading this you like the idea of BARF but are put off with sourcing the ingredients there are manufacturers out there addressing your pets’ needs. Call into Avalon Animal Feeds where a wide range of frozen raw meats from Prize Choice and the Natures Menu range for dogs and cats are in stock together with more information. We do of course also stock a wide range of other dog foods.
Avalon Animal Feeds We are a newly established business based on the outskirts of Glastonbury. Our location means you can park right outside, collect and load your bulky pet and animal feeds. We also cater for smaller quantities. StockiStS For A wide rAnge oF domeStic pet FoodS Such AS:Arden Grange • Beta • Burns • Dr John • Fish4Dogs • James Wellbeloved Naturediet • Nature Menu • Prize Choice Frozen Meats Royal Canin Skinners • Vitalin & Wagg. Other brands also in stock including VAT FREE Working Dog Food.
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Small Holder/Livestock feeds in stock from BOCM Pauls. We cater for Goats, Horses, Pigs,Poultry, Sheep & Cattle. Wide range of wild bird feeds. OPeN MON-Fri 9-5.30 SAturDAy 9-5 Find us at Unit 6, Thomas Way, Glastonbury, BA6 9LU
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A Royal Occasion As 2012 is a Royal Jubilee year, Cantilena Choir was looking for ways to show how music has been used to celebrate our kings and queens in the past. What better choice than to sing Music by Henry Purcell, one of England’s finest composers, who wrote music for the Chapel Royal during the 17th century. On the throne were William III and his beloved Queen Mary. The concert moves from the joyousness of “My Beloved Spake”, an outpouring of love taken from the Song of Solomon, the fine anthems “O Sing Unto the Lord” and the “Te Deum & Jubilate” to the heartbroken (and heartbreaking) Funeral Verses which Purcell set to music for Queen Mary’s funeral. This concert features a string orchestra and local soloists. Date: 14 March 2012 Time: 7.30 PM Price: £10.00 to include a glass of wine Location: St Mary’s Church, Glastonbury. Tickets from: The Glastonbury Music shop, the choir ticket secretary on 01278 722870 or by emailing Cantilena@hotmail.co.uk
Celebrate International Women’s Day International Women’s Day is on 8 March and the Mid Somerset Oxfam Group will be distributing collecting boxes to hairdressers and beauty salons in Street, Glastonbury and Wells throughout March. All money raised will go to Oxfam to support a women’s project. On Saturday 24 March the Group will be holding its Big Book Sale at Wells Town Hall (upstairs) from 10.00 am. Hundreds of books and lots of bargains with refreshments will be available. For further details of all the Group’s events, please contact celialacey48@hotmail.com.
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Muriel’s Musings Low Gas or No Gas
Street once had its own gasometer, a tiny one somewhere in the area where is now Sainsbury's. As gas was used for lighting as well as cooking, pressure could get lower and lower at times like weekends, when everyone wanted to cook the Sunday joint at once. To have a topside of beef ready for one o'clock, a mother might well have to start it cooking before even making breakfast, at eight in the morning. Better wait and have an evening meal instead. Except that, by then, the mantle of the kitchen gas-light might have “gone”. And changing gas mantles was not as quick as a light bulb. After fixing into place, it had to be “burned off” with a match before settling into a steady proper light. Muriel V. Mudie
Street Parish Council The next councillors surgeries will be from 11 am to 12 noon in Parish Rooms on Saturday 3rd March and 7th April.
The children at Ashcott Primary School recently took part in a world record attempt. Ashcott was one of about 950 schools across the country who took part in SIGN2SING on Wednesday 8th February The Blood Service will be in at 2.45pm. The world record was to see attendance on Thursday 8th how many people could sing and use sign MARCH between 13.15 -language at the same time. 15.15 and 16.45 -- 19.15 at the The children, staff and parents sang and signed the words Salvation Army Hall, Goswell to a song called ‘Sign to Sing’ as well as two other songs they Road, Street. had learned called ‘Go Bananas’ and ‘What’s the Time?’. It was To make an appointment call a great experience for the children, learning about what it is 0300 123 23 23. like to have hearing difficulties, learning to use sign language You could save someone's and having lots of fun at the same time. The children sang (and life... today. Please don't leave signed) enthusiastically as they also helped to raise money for it to someone else. the charity ‘SignHealth’. 12 Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01458 298278.
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St Benedict’s Church Update St Benedict's Church, Benedict St Glastonbury invites Local Reach readers to their Spring Concert on Saturday 10th March. The Concert features the amazing "AVALONIAN FREE STATE CHOIR" a very popular local group. Tickets are £5.00 and can be purchased on the door from 7.00pm. The concert starts at 7.30pm. Come early for a good seat. Refreshments will be available. Further details are available by visiting the Church website or Tel. 01458 835067. THE FRIENDS OF ABBEY HOUSE invite readers to their new monthly talks and discussions on different spiritual paths in Glastonbury. These are to be held on the third Sunday of each month at Abbey House Chilkwell St Glastonbury. The first talk is by the new Chaplain of Abbey House SIMON SMALL, and he will be speaking from a Contemplative perspective. Admission will be £3.00 Refreshments available from 7.00pm The talk starts at 7.30pm. Future talks are April 15th Kevin Redpath (Quaker perspective) May 20th Georgina Sirret-Hardie (Goddess perspective) Sunday June 17th Anthony Ward (Bhuddist perspective) and July 15th Zero Quensel (Sufi perspective) Further details from Sandra Tel.01458 835067
The Street Society opened its 2012 programme with a talk entitled "Why Population Matters", given by Roger Martin. This talk promoted a lot of debate. This could be identified by the large audience and their reluctance to leave at the end of the meeting as many deep discussions were taking place. February was an entertaining talk entitled "History of the Town Crier" by the town crier of Glastonbury, Cllr Graham Cole.* The March item on the programme will be a talk by Tony Dowden entitled "Drainage of the Somerset Levels". The talk starts at 7.30 on Tuesday 27th March in the Methodist Church Hall in Leigh Road. Teas and coffee are served from 7.10. Talks are free to society members and non-members are always welcome at a charge of £2 (refreshments are free). Membership of the Street Society costs only £7 and there is an application form on their website : www.streetsociety.org. The web site offers an opportunity to explore what the society does, the benefits of membership and details of forthcoming events. Or ring Nina Swift on 01458 443881 for more details. * correct at time of going to press
The Mid Somerset Camera Club meets every Tuesday evening at the Tor Leisure Centre, Glastonbury at 8.00pm until approximately 10.00 pm from September until May. The group follows an organised programme which includes tuition, visiting, speakers, practical sessions and competitions. Typically the Club holds several exhibitions every year. There is a varied programme planned over the coming weeks: 28th February – Results of competition with Deudraeth Camera Club and Surprise Surprise 6th March – Back to the Present – a club open day in celebration of photography from early days to modern times 13th March – President’s Evening – Club President, David Titchener ABIPP AMPA will be judging his competition ‘What Makes me Happy’ 20th March – Members’ Monochrome Images Between March and May there will be an exhibition of members’ photographs at the West Mendip Hospital. The Club is affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain through the Western Counties Photographic Federation. There are currently nearly 60 members of varied age and ability joined by a common interest in photography. If you want to enjoy your photography in the company of other like-minded people, come and join. You can find out more by visiting the Club’s web site at www.midsomersetcameraclub.org.uk
‘Superfast’ Broadband! At least 10,000 resident and businesses are needed across Somerset to sign up and demand superfast broadband for Devon and Somerset. The campaign which launched on February 6 runs until February 29 by which time 10,000 or more signatures are required, the campaign has got off to a good start with thousands having already signed up. To sign up and back the Devon and Somerset bid for superfast broadband complete the survey which is available by logging on to www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk. You can also check your internet speed on the site to show you how you could benefit from superfast broadband, according to Ofcom, just 4 per cent of the county can access superfast broadband. “I would encourage as many people as possible to sign up and show their support for superfast broadband across Devon and Somerset, the more names registered the greater chance there is.” - Stuart Brown, Mendip District Council’s chief executive
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Six Days…. Six Lives …. One Passion The predictions are that the economic situation this year will continue to be difficult. Of course one can find a few milestones such as the Olympics and Diamond Jubilee to lift the mood. However, even at their best, these events will not provide a long-term solution to help people through any difficulties they may face in 2012 and beyond. The fellowship at Street Baptist Church believes that everyone needs to know there’s a permanent solution to their problems and difficulties and so has arranged to hold a Mission “Passion for Life” in April 2012 with the aim of giving inspiration and hope; [a Mission for those who may be unfamiliar with the
term, is a series of coordinated events and meetings]. Passion for Life will take place over 6 days and will focus on 6 lives touched by God. Taking place from 3rd to 8th April in Street, Somerset, the event will see the renowned evangelist Roger Carswell speaking and interviewing a different guest each day. The list of guests is inspirational and has a wide appeal as they come from all walks of life and have varied and diverse backgrounds and stories to tell. Details on the guests will be sent out over coming weeks. Every house in Street, and a large number of the households in the surrounding villages, have received a postcard leaflet drop which sets out the dates of the Mission. There’ll be further leaflets, materials and posters distributed over the next few
weeks, so look out for more of the striking Passion for Life materials. The Mission will be held in a large marquee in the grounds of Hindhayes School in Street, so that its central location and plenty of space makes it ideal. Alwyn Barry, Pastor at Street Baptist Church said “we have so many people within our church who have found a passion for life so planning and holding this Mission is so exciting. We have a large team involved in the organisation of the Mission and the whole fellowship at Street Baptist Church is involved in helping to tell friends, family and neighbours about Passion for Life. Roger Carswell has held meetings across the UK which have attracted a large number of people.
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The Red Brick Building Centre is a vibrant new enterprise situated between Glastonbury and Street. Previously a sheepskin tannery and factory, it fell into disuse over 30 years ago and lay derelict for many years. Its future was eventually secured after a group of local people realised its potential and staged a sit in during one of the coldest winters for many years. The building is now owned
and part financed by the local community. The layout of this remarkable building means that the Red Brick Building Centre offers scope to build a dynamic community centre that responds to local needs. The internal spaces are being transformed into a mixture of affordable offices and studios; workshops and light industrial units; meeting and conference rooms; a performance area; exhibition spaces, and a café. The vision is to create a centre for youth education, training and creativity. Young people have always been a key part of the vision, being involved in all stages from the sit in, to development and management, to becoming users of the building. The building is being refurbished in three phases, A, B and C, carefully and sensitively preserving the architectural
features and layout of its industrial past. Building A is nearing completion with the creation of small office and studio spaces upstairs and a café down stairs. The Café, organisers are sure, will quickly become a hub and family friendly venue for concerts and social events. Work has started in Building B where the space is being divided up into studio and office units. YOU too can be a part of this exciting, vibrant community project by becoming a shareholder, renting an office or studio, giving your time as a volunteer or just come an enjoy a big breakfast in our café and call in and see us in the Visitors Centre. Further details can be found on www.redbrickbuilding.org.uk or email info@redbickbuilding. org.uk or phone Sarah or Sue on 01458 550052
Music At St John’s Glastonbury The Methodist Church, Leigh Road, Street. March Friday 9th 8p.m. The Fitzhardinge Consort Music for Lent and Passiontide – Allegri, Lotti,Poulenc and Sanders Tickets £10 Saturday 17th 1p.m. Lunch Time Concert Flute and Piano. A Musical Tour “Around the British Isles” Adelaide Brown and Elizabeth Holbrook Retiring Collection Friday 23rd 7.30p.m. Harp Concert – Robin Ward Music from Baroque, Classical and Romantic £10 Concessions £8 Saturday 24th 1p.m. Lunch Time Organ Concert Derek Dorey Organist St John the Baptist Glastonbury Retiring Collection Advance Tickets for all Concerts from Glastonbury Music Shop 16
Wednesday Wives meet on alternate Wednesdays from 7.30 pm. Varied speakers - see notice board for full details. Special evening March 7th - Knit and Natter; and March 21st – St Margaret’s Hospice speaker Ms Sue Medicott. Parent and Toddlers - every Wednesday 2 pm - 3.30 pm. 75p including biscuits and drinks. Monthly Coffee morning and sale Saturday 17th March 10 am - 12 noon. Messy Church, "Spring has sprung" Wednesday 21st March 3.30 pm - 5 pm. Worship on Sundays at 10.30 am. March 4th Mrs. Dorcas Hewish 11th Mrs. Evelyn Ridout Wives Service. 18th Mrs. Maureen Bossom 25th Rev. Gwynne Brindley, United service with Holy Communion. 6.30 pm United service at Wells.
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Survivor or Creator? Do you find yourself saying things like “I know what my past issues are but I can cope with whatever life throws at me” or do you spend a lot of time complaining to yourself or others about what is wrong with your life and what is not working but rarely take time out to think about how you could change it or do it better, or even believe that you could? If so it may surprise you to hear you are living in survivor mode. How would it feel instead to ask yourself “What do I want more of?” “What is missing that would bring me more happiness and joy?” Our state of mind is key in creating the life that we want and putting our focus onto what we don’t want brings us more of the same so we either go deeper into our issues living a life that is second best, or we reach a crisis point in our relationships or health that forces us to make a change. The Alchemical model opens a dialogue
that enables you to notice what you want more of in your life. We then look at what is stopping you from achieving it and what state of mind you are creating your reality from and then what beliefs you need to change in order to have the life you want. What we think effects what we say and do which creates the outcome of every area our lives. By gaining a better understanding of our thoughts and where they are coming from, most often from the past, we can let their limitations go, but if we are still stuck in thinking from victim or survivor we are blocking our creativity to thrive and prosper and create relationships that are healthy, compassionate and loving both with ourselves and others. Self love and self care is the starting point for creating a fulfilling and rewarding life, helping us to find the difference between healthy needs and destructive needs. Working in this way shows the pathways through your mind to achieve it.
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The Mendip Mallards Association (MDA) The MDA is a charity based organisation formed in 1980 to provide recreational facilities for anyone with a health or mobility issue and their families living in Somerset The MDA provides a ‘sheltered swim’ as well as arranging other social activities throughout the year Members swim each Sunday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm at Strode Pool. The cost per swim is £2 for adults and £1 for children. Under-fives are free, and there is an option of annual membership for £4.
After the swim members and friends enjoy a cup of tea and a chat and have the chance to win in the Sunday raffle. The Mallards have a swimming team which competes annually in galas throughout the South West. New members, their families and new helpers are always welcome. For more information visit www.mendip.org. uk/mda or ring Norman on 07774 111825
What's in your bin? By Nick Cater – Senior Communications Officer at Somerset Waste Partnership
Slim that rubbish bin: making full use of kerbside recycling could save millions It is a dirty job but someone has to do it: yes, the rubbish bins of Local Reach readers could be among those occasionally assessed to see what exactly we are all throwing out, and the results make very interesting reading. It is important to emphasise that the idea is not to snoop on individuals so be reassured that it is done entirely anonymously and securely, all households sampled are informed and can opt out, and the researchers are not interested in who discarded that can or bottle. But the collective results of each “waste composition analysis” are important and shocking, as the typical family in Walton, Ashcott, Glastonbury or Street throws away vast amounts of valuable materials that could be recycled. Far too many items are found that could go into the recycling containers every suitable Somerset home has been given for 10 different materials: food, paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, household plastic bottles, food and drink cans, aluminium foil, clothes, shoes and car batteries. Throughout the county, the latest figures show that even with over half our waste being recycled, almost half of what is thrown out in the refuse bin could still be recycled. If we all made a bit more effort, 75% or more of our waste could be recycled. In the average refuse bin, food is the biggest problem, at over 21% of the contents, while other less than fully recycled materials include paper (about 7%), cardboard (6%), glass (3%), clothes and shoes (3%), and cans and foil (2.5%). 18
With plenty that can be used for home composting, including fruit and vegetable peelings, tea bags, coffee grounds and egg shells, and each home’s separate food waste container collected each week, cutting back on that 21% figure should be easy. And adding cans, paper, card, glass bottles and jars is simple, too. Clothes and shoes – of any condition – need a bit more care, and should be bagged to ensure that they stay dry, while shoes should be tied in pairs. There is clearly a lot more many people could do in the green stakes to slim their rubbish bin, saving resources, energy and money, but there is some good news, too. For the roll-out since late 2010 of the enhanced Sort It Plus services that added cardboard and household plastic bottles to existing collections has been making a substantial difference. Hundreds of tonnes of extra cardboard and household plastic bottles are now being collected each month in the new collections. If Local Reach readers get into a better ecoroutine, it will help lift the recycling rate, saving them and other council tax payers millions as the rising cost of chucking things into the rubbish bin and hauling them off to landfill heads for around £100 a tonne.
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Glastonbury and Street Lions Club The club is organising its annual Sponsored Swim at Millfield School Pool on Sunday 18th March. Applications to participate are welcome from any local organisation, club or group who can pull together a team of four swimmers. Those swimming are asked to get sponsorship for their team and 50% is kept for the swimmer’s cause and the other 50% goes to the Lions charity account. Details are available from either Joan Dovey on 01278 722326 or David Atkins on 0845 833 6714. During the period up to Easter the club will be raffling Easter Eggs in a number of local public houses. Please support the efforts of the club by buying a couple of tickets! Proceeds will go to the club’s charity account. Unfortunately due to pressure of work and ill health of the principal organiser this year's Model Railway Show on Saturday 3rd March has been cancelled. However the show will be back in September when we will be presenting a show with the Small and Delightful Railway Group. Should anyone be interested in finding out more about the activities of the club and be interested in becoming a member please take a look at the club website: HYPERLINK "http://www.eclubhouse.org/sites/glastonbystreet/" www.e-clubhouse.org/ sites/glastonbystreet/ or call David Atkins on 0845 833 6714.
Glastonbury Art, Book & Gift Bazaar The Glastonbury Art, Book & Gift Bazaar is held every Tuesday at the Assembly Rooms, Glastonbury fromm 11-4pm with free admission. They are currently looking for a few new stallholders. The Bazaar is primarily an art market, offering a vibrant, friendly, low-cost environment for artists to work, network, and showcase their art. There are stalls selling quality used books, handcrafted jewellery and fashion accessories, new and vintage clothing, natural health products, antiques and collectibles and more. Most weeks they are joined by talented psychic readers and alternative therapists. If you would like to discuss the possibility of joining or just want more information, contact Dorothy on 07592 496266
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Street Neighbourhood Watch Association Avon and Somerset Police are running Operation Relentless once again in March and members of the Street Neighbourhood Watch Association (SNWA) will be undertaking Vulnerable Vehicle Checks in Street on Wednesday 7th March 2012. Volunteers will be on the lookout for sat-navs, mobile phones, wallets, purses, handbags and other items of
value visible to any budding thief in any car. Information will then be passed to the police who will write to vehicle owners highlighting the risk at which they have put themselves. The Association’s Annual General Meeting will take place in the Bashu Room, Brookside School, Street on Tuesday 13th March at 19.15. After the official business the SNWA will be conducting its own Dragon’s Den. Local clubs, associations, organisations and schools in Street have been invited to bid for grants towards carrying out safety and security
activities in the community. A panel will listen to the applicants and quiz them on their bid. Successful bidders will go home with a cheque at the end of the evening! For information on Neighbourhood Watch or Community Speedwatch please contact either David Atkins on 01458 443055 or via e-mail at davidbatkins@btinternet.com. or Brian Bastable on 01458 443940. Alternatively visit our website: http://www.mendip.org.uk/ street_neighbourhood_watch_ association
Street Judo Club. Street Judo Club meets on Tuesday evenings between 6.00-8.00 term time only at Strode College Dance Studio, Street. Starting age is 6 years upwards. For more information contact Martin Leigh - tel - 01458 445465; or email - streetjudoclub@aol.com
Start limbering up! Sport Relief is back and it’s coming to Glastonbury The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile is back – and it’s coming to Glastonbury! The town is set to host its second Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 25th March, and needs local people to come together and show their support by entering now at www. sportrelief.com. As one of the UK’s biggest fundraising events, Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active, raise cash and change lives – so it’s time to dust off those trainers and enter right now. The Glastonbury Mile will be held at Glastonbury Leisure Centre, which is managed by 1610 leisure trust and is set to be an incredible event. Entrants don’t have to be sporty 20
to take part, but can choose to complete 1, 3 or 6 miles knowing that all the money raised will help to change the lives of people living unimaginably tough lives right here on our doorstep, across the rest of the UK and in some the world’s poorest countries. As well as the run, this year’s event has something for the whole family, from exercise class and trampolining taster sessions, bouncy castle and play shapes for the little ones, a climbing wall for the adventurous and lots of fun fund raising activities on the day. Matt Harras Team Leader at Glastonbury Leisure Centre said: “The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Glastonbury is here and it’s your time to shine. From teenytots with their mums and dads, to super sprinters up against the clock there’s something for
everyone on the big day. This is the second Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Glastonbury and it’s set to be a great event. So come on, pull your Sport Relief socks up, enter the Mile and do something amazing!” The Sport Relief Weekend kicks off on Friday 23rd March when everyone gets active, has fun and raises cash at home, at work or at school; before settling down to watch a night of top Sport Relief TV on BBC One. There will be even more BBC radio, online and TV coverage throughout the weekend to keep you entertained. By the end of the weekend everyone will be raring to go, when the whole nation comes together to take part in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 25th March. To enter the Glastonbury Mile visit sportrelief.com.
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March events at the Glastonbury Assembly Rooms Except where another contact is given – for further information and events, call the Assembly rooms on 01458 834677. Glastonbury Djembe Circle 1, 8, 15, 29 March, 06:30 PM Djembe Drum Group 6:30pm till 8pm £4 each Bring your own drum. All welcome, Beginners to Advanced. For more information call Louise on 07840 357773 Majma Dance Festival 3 March, 09:00 AM Sessions 1, 2 and 3 of a workshop for you to discover and learn dramatic & theatrical dance. Yoga mat is needed. 4 March, 09:00 AM Sessions 4, 5 and 6. For further information email Desert Divas Ltd at enquiries@majmadance.co.uk or visit http:// www.majmadance.co.uk or call 07790928341 Art, Book and Gift Bazaar 6, 13, 20, 27 March, 11:00 AM 11am till 4pm every Tuesday. Shamanic Drumming 7, 14, 21, 28 March, 07:30 PM Drumming Workshop - every Wednesday in the Main Hall 7:30 till 9:30pm with Lydia Lyte. £8 entry or £7 concessions. For further information please call 01458 834677 Registered in England & Wales as an Industrial & Provident Society, No. 27410R
Bardic Council Meeting of Gorsedd Ynys Witrin. 13 March, 08:00 PM All welcome, and admission will be by Magic Hat donations, with funds going to the Assembly Rooms and the Gorsedd funds. Sublime Folk Concert 16 March, 08:00 PM Doors open 7:15pm for an 8pm start, finish expected around 11pm (ish) Adv. tickets £10 available from Glastonbury TIC (01458) 832954. Tickets and more info: www. sublimefolk.com Table Top Sale 17 March, 11:00 AM For info on how to book a table call 07985 242764 Spiritual, Psychic Night with OSCAR 17 March, 07:30 PM £10 per ticket. Tickets available from the Assembly Rooms and available on the events page of Oscar's website www.oscarclairvoyant.com Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start finishing at 10:30pm. For Further Information contact Oscars team on 01202 523 820 or mobile 0778 757 6452 .
Shamanic Dance Medicine Journey 18 March, 11:30 AM £25.00 per session. A £20.00 discount offered for paying all 6 sessions in advance Please Book with Zelia – 07807525724 / 01404 814016; email: Zelia@mind-body-soulmedicine.co.uk Guidance from the Star Councils of Light chanelled through Solara An-Ra 19 March, 07:00 PM Tickets: £22 (concessions £11) On sale at www. solara.org.uk email Solara with enquiries on solara@solara.org.uk The FabulousFurryFolk present an Evening with Robin Williamson 20 March, 08:00 PM 8 til late, £12 / £9 concessions. No age restriction. Tickets in advance from www. bristolticketshop.co.uk or from Glastonbury Assembly Rooms Cafe. Shamanic Trance Dance with Zelia 22 March, 07:30 - 10pm Bring loose, comfortable clothing. £10/£8 concessions
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