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Welcome to the February issue of LocalReach. The first signs that spring is just around the corner are starting to show – the shorter days and spring blooms are very welcome! Although February is a shorter month than most, there’s lots to pack in – Pancake Day, Valentine’s Day and of course February half term for the children. The LocalReach team hope you enjoy the new Cookery Corner feature this month and look forward to receiving readers’ favourite recipes to share in future issues. If you are a local club, don’t forget to send me your news so I can give you some free editorial in future issues – LocalReach is the ideal way to reach residents in Street, Glastonbury and the surrounding villages. I would also be keen to hear about all events that are happening in the local area, e.g. bingo evenings, regular meetings/gatherings, sports fixtures/events etc. I look forward to sharing all of your news and recipes with readers next month.

The Editor. Please send your editorial to street@localreach.co.uk. The deadline for the March 2016 issue is February 10th.

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The family business you’ll be at home with When you buy windows, doors and conservatories there are three things you do need to be sure about - value-formoney, quality and the workmanship of the installers. And the one thing you most certainly don’t need is being pressured into making decisions. Kingfisher can set your mind at rest on all counts. We are a long established family firm and family values dictate the way we do business. So much so that many of our customers become friends and, in turn, recommend us to their friends. Our product range is comprehensive and consistently keenly priced. It includes PVCu, timber and aluminium and can be viewed, at your leisure, at our East Brent showroom. If you invite us to give you a quotation, we will take the time to establish your requirements exactly, explain the options and choices to you, give advice where required, take careful measurements and give you a clear, detailed breakdown of costs. We will then leave you to make a decision in your own time. You will not be harassed or badgered.

customers, Mrs Dingle, puts it, ‘Kingfisher’s whole approach is different, there is no pressure and, to be honest, it’s like dealing with friends. As far as the fitting was concerned, not only was the work completed with infinite care, but the installers were a pleasure to have around’. Please visit our web site www.thekingfisherfamily.com, call us on 01278 760616, email us at hello@thekingfisherfamily.com, or visit our East Brent showroom. A family welcome awaits you. We are open from 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am until 12.30pm on Saturday

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Do you have 20 minutes to change your life? Last April, Somerset County Council commissioned ToHealth to coordinate the NHS Health Check programme. ToHealth are working with local GP surgeries, pharmacies, workplaces and community venues across the five districts of the county to deliver a high quality experience for both staff and patients. The NHS Health Check programme is a national programme to inform people of their risk of coronary heart disease. It is a 20 minute check where blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI and lifestyle are assessed by a healthcare professional. ToHealth’s bespoke health check software is being used in the checks which clearly explains to patients their results, and patients can then be referred into appropriate lifestyle services instantly. The Health Checks will be taking place at Glastonbury Library on the following dates: • Friday 29th January: 10.30am – 2pm • Friday 26th February: 10.30am – 2pm • Friday 25th March: 10.30am – 2pm For more information, or to book an NHS Health Check, please visit the website www. somersethealthchecks.co.uk, ring 01823 261 794 or follow us on twitter @SomersetNHShc.

Street Parish Council The next member surgery for Street Parish Council will be on the 3rd February 2016 between 11am and 12 noon. The meeting will be in Street Parish Room, and two Parish Councillors will be available to discuss local issues. Members’ surgeries take place on the first Wednesday of each month from 11am to 12 noon (apart from August and December). The March date is the 2nd and the April date is the 6th. For more information call 01458 440588 or email assistant@street-pc.gov.uk. OPENING HOURS Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5.30pm Sat 8.30am to 5pm

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Love changes everything, even your Will! As it is Valentine’s Day this month, why not treat your other half to a date at Acorn Solicitors. Picture this:- ‘Lovely warm and cosy offices, staring into each other’s eyes with a hot chocolate discussing your Will with one of our solicitors.’ Think that’s a bit far-fetched? It’s really not! Visit Acorn this month and receive a FREE hot drink whilst discussing your Will with one of our solicitors. We are ALSO OFFERING discounted rates when you make a Lasting Power of Attorney at the same time as your Will. Keeping your Will up to date is what we are commonly told we should do. This is undeniably true especially if you have married or are intending to marry. If you marry after making a Will, your marriage will automatically revoke your earlier Will. This means that if you do not make a new Will after you marry, your estate will not pass in accordance with your Will. If this situation arises, your wishes may not be followed and family members and friends may be faced with disappointment and confusion when they are grieving. On the other hand, many people have not made a Will, they get married and forget to make a Will or do not have the time to make a Will. If you die without a Will your entire estate usually automatically passes to your spouse. This can result in many problems most notably when people have children from previous relationships. It is vital that if you have recently got married or engaged, you consider making a Will or update your existing Will to ensure that your wishes are followed. Admittedly making a Will is the last thing on your pre/post wedding list however you should consider your Will at this time. Having a Will is the best way to ensure that your loved ones are protected and your wishes are followed. We offer free half hour Will consultations. If you decide to make a Will or update your Will, we work to fixed fees and make the process as easy as possible. Call us now on 01458 441507 to book your appointment or visit our website to find out more www.acornsolicitors.co.uk

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‘The Ladykillers’ Award winning group Street Theatre are celebrating 20 years of bringing quality drama to the Strode Theatre stage and raise the curtain on their special year in March by treating audiences to a hilarious new version of one of the nation's favourite comedy films, ‘The Ladykillers’. This new stage adaptation has been written by Graham Linehan (writer of comedy classics ‘Father Ted’ and ‘The IT Crowd’) and received critical acclaim during its successful 2012 run in London’s West End. Posing as amateur musicians, Professor Marcus and his gang of criminal misfits rent rooms in the lopsided house of sweet but strict Mrs Wilberforce. The villains plot to involve her unwittingly in Marcus' brilliantly conceived heist job. The police are left stumped but Mrs Wilberforce becomes wise to their ruse and Marcus concludes that there is only one way to keep the old lady quiet. Mrs W. is alone with five desperate men. But who will be forced to face the music? This Street Theatre production will be directed by Peter Wintle and produced by Paul Townsend. Come and see it. You will leave the theatre with a smile on your face. Information:Performance Dates 17 - 19 March Venue Strode Theatre, Street Tickets £12.50 (Concessions £11.50) Online www.strodetheatre.org.uk Phone 01458 442846 Street Theatre contacts:Hilary Quinlan hrquinlan@gmail.com Paul Townsend paulstownsend@hotmail.com

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FACILITY HIRE. Are you looking to host a party, or do you need a facility to run a meeting? Whether you are holding a party, wedding reception, fundraising event or business meeting we have a large function room with stage area, kitchen and bar for hire. Our skittle alley is also available for hire, and we have availability for teams looking for a new venue. The alley is also great for children’s parties and small meetings with a seating area and kitchen.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES We have a number of vacancies currently being advertised within the Charity & the Social Club. Bar Staff – We are looking for a flexible person that can commit to approx. 20 hrs. pw; this will need to be on a flexible basis depending on demand. We are also looking for people that can cover various evening and weekend shifts. Groundsman – We are looking for someone to undertake the maintenance and upkeep of our extensive grounds following the retirement of our current Groundsman. Membership & Office Administrator – Due to a restructure we are currently advertising for a P/T person to help run the office and manage the memberships.

EVENTS Quiz Night - Victoria Lawn Tennis club will be hosting a quiz night on Fri 26th Feb from 7:15pm. The quiz is for teams of 4, £10 per team. Contact Steven Toovey for more information. Rugby 6 Nations - Throughout the 2016 competition we will be showing all games and will be offering drinks promotions, come and join us.

ADVERTISE WITH US - We are offering businesses and individuals the opportunity to advertise with us inside our buildings and externally within the boundary fencing. With over 1300 members, usage by Hindhayes School, visiting sports teams and external users we are in prime position to offer great advertising potential. For more details, please phone 01458 442779 or email victoriaclub@victoriafield.plus.com Also available are Cricket, Indoor Bowls, Outdoor Bowls, Tennis, Squash and Racketball, Skittles, Bridge, Croquet, Pigeon Club, Parent and baby group, Football and Rounders.

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Mendip Ramblers February 2016 Walks Times, distances, meeting places and contact details for walks this month organised by the Mendip Ramblers are detailed below: Monday 1st February – 1.45pm – Leisurely: Cup of tea walk: Radstock

Distance 3 miles. Meet: Radstock, free car park on Waterloo Road by Radstock Museum, BA3 3PS. Contact Mary D – 01749 342285.

Thursday 4th February – 10am – Moderate: Oakhill area

Distance 6 miles. Meet: Oakhill Village Hall, BA3 5AN. Contact Trevor and Val L – 01761 232311.

Sunday 7th February – Moderate: White Horse Trail: Market Lavington circular

Distance 13.5 miles. Meet: Market Lavington, at the car park in the centre, SN10 4AA. Contact Bob and Rosemary – 01749 346023.

Thursday 11th February – Moderate: Buckland Dinham, Lullington, Orchardleigh, Buckland Brook

Distance 6 miles. Meet: Buckland Dinham, Bell Inn. In car park if you are having lunch, otherwise in road(s) nearby, BA11 2QT. Contact Maureen – 07557 513779.

Sunday 14th February – Moderate: Montacute and Ham Hill area (some hills, some mud) Distance 10 miles. Meet: Ham Hill car park, TA14 6RW. Contact Laurence 07568 584994.

Thursday 18th February – Moderate: Mells, Great Elm, De La Beche unconformity quarry

Distance 6.5 miles. Meet: Mells, road near the Talbot Inn, BA11 3PT. Contact Trevor and Val L 01761 232311.

Sunday 21st February – Moderate: Wedmore, Sand, Blackford and Ashton Mill

Distance 10 miles. Meet: Wedmore, village car park off B3151, BS28 4EQ. Contact Lesley C 01934 712773.

Thursday 25th February – Moderate: Clutton, Greyfield Pit

Distance 6 miles. Meet: Railway Inn, park on Station Road, BS39 5WJ. Contact Kevin on 01458 830319 or 07816 84212.

Sunday 28th February – Moderate: Burrington Combe to The Wrangle

Distance 10 miles. Meet: Burrington Combe top car park, BS40 7TZ. Contact Claris 07811 242061.

On the 21st March 1976 Mendip Ramblers held its first walk led by S.E. Trinder. On the 40th anniversary (21st March 2016) Mike Plaskitt will repeat this walk, starting at 10am from the Bishop’s Barn, Silver Street, Wells (ST 550 454 BA5 1UN). Distance is 6.2 miles. For full details about the Ramblers, and for information about individual walks, please use the contact numbers quoted or visit www.mendipramblers.co.uk.

Mid Somerset Camera Club February Programme of Events Mid Somerset Camera Club meet each Tuesday evening at the Pipers Inn, Bath Road, Ashcott – meet at 7.45pm for an 8pm start. The group have a busy schedule of events this February: • 2nd February – Programme General Meeting and Competitions • 9th February – Members’ Presentation • 16th February – Di and John Tilsley • 23rd February – Practical Portrait Evening with Models.

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Optical Coherence Topographer (OCT) - What’s lurking beneath the surface? The retina can be thought of like an iceberg---there’s a lot below the surface which you can’t usually see. Over recent years Independent Opticians and some multiple Opticians have invested in digital retinal cameras. The photos represented a huge advance in how the eyes could be examined, especially if the qualified Optometrist (rather than an assistant) spent time discussing the photos. The explanation enabled the client to appreciate the structure and functioning of the back of the eye. This is of great value. Technology has now advanced even further and the benefits of these basic cameras have been greatly surpassed by a new examination device called an Optical Coherence Topographer (OCT). An OCT is a 3 dimensional eye scanner. It effectively performs the equivalent of an MRI on the eye. It photographs the retinal surface but the scan creates a “cross section” through the retinal tissue allowing irregularities beneath the surface to be examined. Macula degeneration, (one of the leading causes of partial sight or blind registration) can often be diagnosed early with a scan, well before any signs are visible with a standard retinal camera or with a handheld torch. The thickness of the retinal tissue can also be compared to “normal” measurements and the risk of developing glaucoma assessed. A full OCT scan is the answer. Some hospital departments and forward thinking Opticians have invested in OCT machines in order to provide the ultimate in eye care. If you have a family history of eye disease, concerns about your eyes or just appreciate the latest state of the art technology, find an Optician who offers OCT eye scanning. A full scan would typically cost between £25-£50.

OCT 3D Eye scanning available. Eyetech, serving the local community with the latest modern equipment. Eye scanning FREE with Eyeplan membership. Book an appointment now! Eyetech Independent Opticians 100 High Street, Street BA16 0EW Tel: 01458 442178 www.eyetech-opticians.co.uk Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01458 555503 – Go to www.localreach.co.uk for more info.

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Why advertise in LocalReach for Street? LocalReach is a local community magazine bringing GOOD news from the community. Our delivery team is made up of trusted, local, reliable people delivering 6000 magazines door-to-door, to all homes and businesses across Street and surrounding villages. Our editor makes sure each issue is packed full each month with all the local news, events and information from Street. If you are looking for more business, then read this testimonial from one of our customers: "Thanks James for helping me with my advert. I have had 3 or 4 jobs from it in the first month; I will definitely carry on advertising each month". This advertiser only pays £7.25 per week to get this kind of result! We are now working on the March 2016 issue with a 10th February deadline. Call us on 01458 555503 or email James at james@localreach.co.uk to discuss your local marketing requirements.

Room for Hire Street Parish Council has rooms available for hire. The rooms are in the centre of Street, close to car parks/bus stops and can seat up to 55 people. Hire rates are reasonable. For further information please call 01458 440588.

Do you have any questions on wills, power of attorney, home protection trusts or financial matters? Free advice is on offer at the Princess Hall in Burnham On Sea on 25th February 2016, 10 am to 1pm. Marcus Medd, Member of The Society of Will Writers and Linda Fisher the Regional Chairperson will be joined by Nick Bashford an Independent Financial Adviser from Invest Southwest to give free advice on subjects such as Wills, Power of Attorney, Home Protection Trusts and financial matters. Just drop in for confidential advice, people will seen on a first come first served basis, if you cannot make this date you can contact Marcus Medd on 01278 256414 for an appointment at your home.

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Visit Street Country Market this February… Are you at a loss to find a special present for your Valentine? Your problem can be easily solved if you visit the Street Country Market in the Crispin Hall on Thursday 11th February between 9.30am and 11.30am. Everything on sale is home-made, home-grown or hand-crafted by local people. Why not try one of our genuine home-made cakes or meat pies? Our jams are made from local fruit and our honey is made by bees who may even have visited your garden! We have a wide range of hand-made cards and unique craft items which are only available at this Country Market. For a surprise present we also offer a parcel system where you choose the goods and we then deliver it in a box to any local address. If you can't visit us on February 11th don't panic, because we are open every Thursday and would love you to come and see our high quality locally produced goods. Further information is available from Bob on 01458 442957 or email romus@live.co.uk.

Try something new this spring… Holy Trinity Street and Walton, along with Street Mission Church and St. Andrew’s, Compton Dundon, meet every Sunday for prayer and worship. There are a variety of service styles on offer each week and the group would love to see new faces. Service details can be found on the noticeboards outside each of the churches, and every morning service starts at 10am.

Street Library February Events Street Library in Leigh Road has a number of events planned for February. Adult Computer Courses Computer courses are held for beginners and people wanting to improve their skills. The sessions are held Monday and Friday, 10am - 12 noon. Courses are free, but please book. Poetry Lunch Club A poetry lunch club will take place on Monday 15th February between 1pm and 2pm. Children’s Rhyme Time The popular Rhyme Time is held every Wednesday from 11.15am until 11.45am. Children’s Story Time Enjoy a story every Saturday from 10.30am - 11am. National Libraries Day To celebrate National Libraries Day on Saturday 6th February, The Friends of Street Library will read extracts from Charlotte Bronte’s work, from 11am - 12 noon. They will also open a poetry/short story competition on the theme of Somerset Moors. Coffee Morning There will be a coffee morning on Saturday 6th February from 10am - 12 noon. Support Street Library 1 Leigh Rd ~ Street ~ BA6 0NA 01458 442032 strlib@somerset.gov.uk

The Methodist Church, Leigh Road, Street Come and join the weekly service which starts at 10.30am. The February monthly Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday 20th February from 10am - 12 noon. Stalls and light refreshments will be on offer. KNIT and KNATTER group meets every Thursday between 2pm and 4pm. Bring your knitting, embroidery or any other craft that you like to do, or just come in for a chat and a cup of tea. The cost is £1 to cover refreshments and a donation to the church towards the heating/lighting. For more information about any of the above, please contact Sally on 01458 441870. 12

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Crispin Community Focus, based in Crispin Community Centre is a friendly charity promoting active living within the community. We have daily coffee mornings, Monday to Friday 10am-12noon. A hot drink pack and of biscuits is just 70p. Pop in and join us, it has a lovely atmosphere and is the perfect place to meet new people! We also have lots of activities throughout the week including art club, sewing, scrabble, and singing! We have spaces in our beginners Tai Chi class which is held on Mondays at 10am. Give us a ring to book in! We also offer low cost, one on one and small group tuition on Ipads, tablets and laptops. We also offer a4 and a3 black and white and colour photocopying and printing. We also have fax machine available for use as well as a lamination services for a3 and a4 paper. Call us on 01458 447248 or come in and see us!

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Spring has arrived! At The Walled Gardens of Cannington, the arrival of spring is marked by a flurry of events and the start of some weekend opening. With 12,000 bulbs planted at the Gardens every year, many of them will be unveiling themselves this March, as we head into the season of Mothering Sunday, Easter celebrations and Lambing Fun Day. The first Sunday opening of the season is Mothering Sunday on 6 March. The Gardens are a lovely place to spend some quality time, and all mothers visiting will receive a special gift (whilst stocks last). Easter Weekend at the end of the month, sees fun for all the family with activities for the children, and maybe a chocolate egg or two! On Sunday 13 March, entry to the Gardens is free (this day only) if you have a valid ticket for Lambing Fun Day, also taking place on this date. Meet the new-born lambs, take a tractor/trailer ride, watch sheep racing, dog agility, falconry displays, and have a stroll around Sedgemoor Vintage Club Ltd's machinery fair! All this is taking place at Bridgwater College’s Rodway Farm in Cannington, but if you’re in the village, why not pay the Gardens a visit on the same day, and witness them blooming into the springtime season. For all other events in March, normal entry fees apply: adults £2.95 and accompanied children (under 16) free! As well as the Gardens, there is also a beautiful Gift Shop, Plant Nursery, and Tea Room, which you don’t need access to the Gardens to visit.

TREAT MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY! Bridgwater College has a range of attractions and experiences which make fabulous Mother’s Day gifts. We offer gift vouchers for The McMillan Theatre, the Hair and Beauty Zone and Cannington Golf Centre. The Walled Gardens of Cannington will also be holding a Mother’s Day event on Sunday 6 March, 10.30am – 2.30pm. Normal entry fees apply: all mothers will receive a free gift*.

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Don’t waste your love Effective affection: buy better to be sure your gift will impress 'Tis February; time for lovers in Street, Walton and Glastonbury to do like birds do, and start to bill and coo. For the true origin of Valentine's Day is not with any of history's three St. Valentines, but our feathered friends and one of our oldest authors, Chaucer. In a 1382 book, he noted that the 14th February Saint's Day was believed to be when birds paired up. Fast forward 600 years and here are top tips for declaring your love for your present or future mate, without filling your bin with £100+ a tonne burial-bound rubbish: • Find cards made from recycled paper, or forget commercial for DIY - handwritten romantic poetry is great - and ensure it is recycled or good enough to be treasured forever. Alternatively, a beautiful e-card can become their screensaver or wallpaper. • For flowers, think local and growable, like a plant in a pot or for the garden, not a bunch flown half way round the world to fade awfully fast. Home compost wilted flowers with card and all garden waste, fruit and veg peelings, tea bags and coffee grounds. • It is nice to eat out, and Glastonbury, Walton and Street have plenty to tempt, but a meal home cooked from scratch (not a packet shoved in the microwave) shows commitment and care; devour the leftovers later to show your devotion, and add anything that cannot be eaten or composted to your food waste bin to become electricity. • Go wild with passion, and adopt an animal. Or show how your love will last by planting a tree, either in the garden or a charity one to hold back global warming. • Turn pre-loved into re-loved; seek out something special with a past, from jewellery to clothes or furniture, and give it a future. Charity shops will welcome you with open arms. For more on wasting far less, recycling much more and saving plenty of cash, see www.somersetwaste.gov.uk.

Glastonbury Calling Festival 2016 Glastonbury Calling is a brand new one-day festival on Saturday 27th February in Glastonbury. Created and run by local people, promotions companies and venues, the festival organisers want to highlight the variety of great new music coming out of the west and showcase it at some cracking venues in the town. The organisers love the early part of the year as it is always heaped with new music and they intend to get a jump on the summer festivals and let local people be the first to hear it! Spread over four venues, The Riflemans, The Hawthorns, The King Arthur and The Bocabar, £10 will buy you a wristband which covers entrance to all venues. Tickets are on sale from: Bristol Ticket Shop, Jaywalk Guitars (High Street, Street) and the venues themselves. Any profits will go to Glastonbury FM. 16

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Slimming World Slimmers from Street and Glastonbury will be cooking up a storm to mark the launch of a month-long healthy food festival. Members of the Street and Glastonbury Slimming World group will be creating a delicious healthy feast to signal the start of Slimming World’s Free Food February, which runs from 1st to 27th February and will see the slimmers celebrate how they’ve all lost weight without hunger and discovered (or rediscovered) a passion for great, tasty food. The festival also marks the publication of Slimming World’s latest recipe book Free Food Feasts. Following the celebration and throughout Free Food February, the slimmers – who’ve lost more than 41st between them in their first week of January – will be challenged to pass on their new-found love of healthy food to their family and friends in a bid to ‘love it, cook it, share it’ with the whole local community. The launch also marks the group’s annual Couple of the Year competition, which celebrates couples who’ve shared their new healthy habits with one another, slimmed together and supported each other along their weight loss journeys. The winners will be crowned the Street and Glastonbury group’s Slimming World Couple of the Year 2016 and could go forward to the national finals later this year. For details of how to join, see our advert below

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Why set up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme? The aim of a neighbourhood watch scheme is to create a partnership between the local community, the police, the local authority and other partners whose aims are to reduce crime in the community. These schemes are a great way of building community relations and working together with the police to reduce crime, fear of crime and improve the quality of life in your area. As an added bonus most home insurance companies give discounts for NW members. The first scheme was started in 1982, and there are now over 160,000 schemes running throughout the UK and it is the largest voluntary organisation in the country. If you intend setting up a scheme, you should first contact your local police station to see if there is already one in existence. You can also find out if there is a scheme in your area at www.ourwatch.org.uk. If there is not a scheme in your area you can set one up yourself. How to set up your scheme Firstly you must canvas your area to find out if there are sufficient neighbours to set up a scheme. Don't worry if you get little response at first, you can start a scheme with as many members as you like and as the word gets around you will find that membership will increase. When you are satisfied that you have enough interest to start a scheme, then it's time to have an inaugural meeting. It’s a good idea to hold it fairly locally, the local school, village hall or even the local pub if it has a room which is fairly private. What organisations can help you set up your scheme? 1. Your local Police beat officer: Ring 101 or check your local Police website. 2. Other NW Schemes/Associations. 3. The Police NW administrator for your area, via the Police website or your local police station. Dial 101 and ask for your local police station. Who can help me in the Street area? The Street Neighbourhood Watch Association can assist you with leaflet drops/printing etc. It can help organise a venue for the meeting and give a short presentation on the NW, the SNWA and how we work together with the Police, other organisations and our community within Street. Contact us via the link on the contacts page at www.streetneighbourhoodwatch.btck.co.uk, or the Chairman and Membership secretary: Brian Bastable 01458 443940 (24hr answer phone). Email: brianbastable9@aol.com. CRIME CAN NOT FLOURISH IN A COMMUNITY THAT CARES

Street Society talk about the restoration of the Kennet and Avon Canal The February meeting of The Street Society will take place on Tuesday 23rd February at 7.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall, Leigh Road, Street, BA16 0HA. Peter Jordan will be giving a talk on the Restoration of the Kennet and Avon Canal. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available before the meeting. Visitors are welcome to come along for £2 per person.

Come and join Crispin Community Focus Crispin Community Focus, based in Crispin Community Centre, is a friendly charity promoting active living within the community. There are daily coffee mornings, Monday to Friday 10am – 12 noon. A hot drink and pack of biscuits is just 70p. Pop in and join the group, it has a lovely atmosphere and is the perfect place to meet new people! There are lots of activities throughout the week including art club, sewing, scrabble, and singing! There are also spaces in the beginners’ Tai Chi class which is held on Mondays at 10am. Call the number at the end of this article to book in! The group also offers low cost, one-on-one and small group tuition on ipads, tablets and laptops. There is also A4 and A3 black and white and colour photocopying and printing, plus a fax machine available for use as well as a lamination services for A3 and A4 paper. Call now on 01458 447248 or come in and meet the team! Advertising & Leaflet delivery call LocalReach on 01458 555503 – Go to www.localreach.co.uk for more info. 18

Cookery Corner LocalReach is proud to launch a new feature this month – Cookery Corner. The LocalReach team look forward to receiving your favourite recipes to share with other readers in future issues. If you have a recipe that we could publish please email it to street@localreach.co.uk. This month’s recipes celebrate two February highlights – Valentine’s Day and Pancake Day. The recipes were taken from the bbc.co.uk\food webpages, and we look forward to sharing local readers’ creations in future issues. For now – happy baking!

Valentine cupcakes Make these light-as-a-feather cupcakes with their pretty pink decoration for someone you love. Ingredients: For the cakes: • 125g/4oz unsalted butter, softened • 125g/4oz caster sugar • 2 free-range eggs • 125g/4oz self-raising flour • 150g/5oz raspberries • 6 passion fruit, sieved pulp only • a little milk, to loosen the mixture as necessary For the icing: • 500g/1lb 1½oz icing sugar • 160g/5½oz butter • 1 vanilla pod, seeds only • 2-3 drops pink liquid food colouring • 50ml/1¾oz milk • hundreds and thousands Preparation method: 1. For the cakes, preheat the oven to 180C/350F/ Gas 4. Sit 12 paper cases in a muffin tray. 2. Beat the butter and sugar in a bowl until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until well combined. 3. Fold the flour, raspberries and passion fruit pulp into the mixture until almost smooth. If the mixture looks too stiff, add a little milk, as necessary. 4. Divide the mixture among the paper cases then bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Turn the cakes out onto a wire rack and set aside until completely cooled. 5. For the icing, using an electric whisk, cream the icing sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Whisk in the vanilla pod seeds and food colouring. Gradually whisk in enough milk to form a smooth paste.

6. Spoon the icing into a piping bag with a large star-shaped nozzle and pipe the icing over the cake. Sprinkle over the hundreds and thousands. Less than 30 mins preparation time. 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time. Makes 12

Pancake Day pancakes Serve these Pancake Day pancakes the classic way with a drizzle of lemon and some caster sugar, or splodge with chocolate sauce or maple syrup for a real treat. Ingredients: • 120g/4oz plain flour • a pinch of salt • 2 free-range eggs • 210ml/7fl oz milk • 90ml/3fl oz water • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • butter, for frying To serve: • caster sugar • lemon juice • lemon wedges Preparation method: 1. Mix the flour and salt together in a large bowl. 2. Make a well in the centre and crack in the eggs. 3. In a separate bowl mix together the milk and the water. 4. Beat the eggs into the flour with a wooden spoon and gradually beat in the milk and water mixture to get a smooth liquid the consistency of single cream. 5. Stir in the oil and allow to stand for 30 minutes before using. 6. Heat a non-stick frying pan until very hot, then add a small knob of butter. Ladle in a ladleful of the batter, quickly turning the pan to coat the base evenly with the batter. Cook for 30 seconds to one minute, until the base is lightly browned. 7. Using a palette knife, gently flip the pancake over and cook on the other side for a few seconds, until lightly browned. Slide the pancake onto a plate, cover with greaseproof paper and keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining batter. 8. To serve, sprinkle the pancakes with caster sugar and lemon juice, then fold twice to form triangles. Serve the lemon wedges alongside. 30 mins to 1 hour preparation time. Less than 10 mins cooking time. 6 pancakes

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Street & Glastonbury U3A Street and Glastonbury U3A enjoyed a very successful Christmas lunch at Compton Dundon Village Hall on Thursday 17th December, with over 100 members attending. A buffet lunch was followed by Christmas themed entertainment consisting of musical performances and short stories. The entertainment programme was arranged by Vaughan Williams and started with the guitar duo of Tony Martin and Dave Scarrot performing Sway, Sweet Christmas Bells and Mary did you Know. Jackie Gingell, leader of the Creative Writing Group, read a short story of her own. The Ukulele Group then played Mary had a little Baby, Silent Night and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Mike Ellington read two Christmas poems and the Music Jamming Group performed Rock-a Beatin' Boogie, Jingle Bell Rock, Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town and Frosty the Snowman, before concluding with their signature tune, Galloping Home. Sue Martello read An Alternative Christmas, before the Mixed Choir entertained with Sing We Now For Christmas and Blue Christmas. The afternoon culminated with the singing of some well-known carols. Members generously donated prizes for the raffle which raised £134 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The group is looking forward to a coach trip to Portsmouth Old Naval Dockyard on Saturday 9th April. The cost is £35 per member. To book or to obtain further information, contact Stephen Wright on 01458 442737. Please contact Andrew for further information about Street and Glastonbury U3A on 01458 832195

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Competitively priced printing for local businesses • Leaflets, Menus, Postcards • Business stationery, Booklets • Calendars, NCR, Posters Call James on 07523 990058 or email james@localreach.co.uk Happy to discuss on the phone or arrange a visit SOLICITORS

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