Street LocalReach January 2017 Issue No. 36 by James Pike

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Happy New Year from all the team at LocalReach for Street. We hope you had a fantastic time over the Christmas period with friends and family and would like to send our best wishes for a prosperous and opportune 2017. Many of you, like me, will now be planning your resolutions for 2017, and I hope you get some inspiration from some of the articles in this month's issue. If you are a local club, group, charity, society, church, school etc don't forget to tell us about you so we can give you some free editorial in future issues. LocalReach is delivered door-to-door to all homes and businesses in Street each month so the ideal way to reach all residents & businesses. From the February 2017 issue we are expanding into Glastonbury so are circulation will be going up to approx 9,000 copies each month! I look forward to hearing from you over the course of 2017!

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LocalReach for Street & Glastonbury has proved very successful over the years its been published. So in 2017 we are going to deliver 9,000 copies in total, door-to-door to all homes and businesses in Street & Glastonbury. So if you are a local club, group, society, church, charity, non-profit organisation and want some FREE publicity for an event or just to let everyone your news & information don't hesitate to send us your editorial to: street@localreach.co.uk If you are a business looking for more business in 2017 then call 01458 555503 or email james@localreach.co.uk We can design your advert for you, or deliver your leaflet and even design a web site for you. The deadline for the Feb issue is 11th January.

The Bristol Triangular Walk – 4th and 11th February 2017

Bob and Rosemary from Mendip Ramblers will be leading The Bristol Triangular walk over two Saturdays in this programme. It is an 18 mile walk, but the organisers have added an extra bit to Cabot’s Tower, which makes it 19.5 miles. The idea is to park at Brislington Park and Ride and take the bus to Temple Meads where the walk starts. The first leg of 9.5 miles will take walkers to Blaise Castle Estate, visiting St. Mary Redcliffe Church, the Harbourside, Avon Gorge and the Suspension Bridge, The Downs and the Blaise Castle Estate, before catching the bus back to Temple Meads and then to the Park and Ride. For the second leg the group will park at the Brislington Park and Ride again and take the bus to Blaise Castle. This leg is 10 miles, starting at Blaise Castle with a visit to Badock’s Wood, Durdham Downs, Lovers Lane, Cabot’s tower, Christmas Steps, Castle Park and The Square. The finish is at Temple Meads where the group will take the bus back to Brislington Park and Ride. Although there are some footpaths on this walk, it is mainly tarmac. If you need any more details, contact Bob and Rosemary on 01749 346023

Mid Somerset Camera Club – January Programme of Events

Mid Somerset Camera Club meet each Tuesday evening at the Pipers Inn, Bath Road, Ashcott – meet at 7.45pm for an 8.00pm start. The group have a busy schedule of events this January: 3rd January – the light room develop module and other photo editing programs – a look at how technology can assist a photographer 10th January – night photography in Wells 17th January - guest speaker George Reekie 24th January – competition number 3 - urban 31st January – a practical by Keith Robins

Rediscover swimming and stay fit after 50

Knightstone Housing and Age UK Somerset will be promoting swimming during January with subsidised swimming sessions at Strode Pool in Street on Friday afternoons from 2-3pm with the first session starting 6th January 2017. It’s a simple way to keep fit and socialise, it’s invigorating and it’s time for you to rediscover swimming. Come and enjoy the benefits with us at the cost of just £2 per person. Free transport may be available if there is enough demand, please ring for further details. We will also be offering a free coffee and chat after the sessions as a chance for you to meet new friends too.If you have any queries please contact Simon Rumbles 01934 526371 or Dianne Ramsay 01823 345626.

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Strode Theatre’s New January - April 2017 Season Strode Theatre’s new JANUARY – APRIL 2017 brochure is now available. Spring being the season for international film awards, i.e. the BAFTAs and Oscars, there is always a great choice of big ‘quality’ releases, as all the film producers and studios want their film to be in consideration for the big prizes. Strode Theatre tries to keep its ear to the ground and sniff out those ‘award-tipped’ titles for you to see, and that makes for a very exciting film programme! Hoping to be up for a ‘gong’, and headlining the Strode Film Season, are, amongst others, the moving Australia-set drama THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS; Tom Ford’s cool and gripping thriller NOCTURNAL ANIMALS starring Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal; the British-African love story of A UNITED KINGDOM; Amy Adams again in the recent sci-fi drama ARRIVAL; the war-time psychological thriller ALLIED; Tom Hanks’ tour-de-force in the real-life airplane drama SULLY; the most Oscar-buzzing musical in a long time, LA LA LAND with Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling; the historic slave-revolt drama THE BIRTH OF A NATION; a modern revolt of the electronic kind in Oliver Stone’s SNOWDEN; Martin Scorsese’s new 17th century China-set SILENCE; Will Smith and Helen Mirren in the allegorical COLLATERAL BEAUTY; the courtroom drama DENIAL with Timothy Spall; the much anticipated JACKIE, starring Natalie Portman as Jackie Kennedy; and, and, and… There are just too many to mention! Local live shows will include another great panto by Glastonbury & Street Musical Comedy Society, SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, which opens the new season just after Christmas. At the end of January the Mid Somerset Orchestra will return to Strode with a programme of CLASSICAL DELIGHTS which includes Mozart’s Piano Concerto no 21. Strode College students are already in rehearsal for the intriguing prospect of GHOST THE MUSICAL, which you can catch in February, while Crispin School take on the old favourite by Lionel Bart: OLIVER! Street Theatre promise a lovely production of the West End hit DANCING AT LUGHNASA. And finally, the big spring musical, also by Glastonbury & Street Musical Comedy Society, will be GUYS AND DOLLS.

IL TROVATORE; G.B.Shaw’s SAINT JOAN; Marius Petipa’s exquisite ballet to Tchaikovsky’s THE SLEEPING BEAUTY; Ibsen’s HEDDA GABLER; and Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY. So there’s no excuse to stay home and mope about the weather, politics or the state of the world! Get in touch with the Strode Theatre box office (01458 442846) now to join the mailing list and receive the new brochure. You can also check out the whole season online at www.strodetheatre.org.uk from the same date.

A fascinating talk by DAME JENNI MURRAY and a KATE BUSH TRIBUTE complete this vibrant live season in style. A truly magnificent spring is also on offer via satellite from the RSC, the Royal Opera House and the National Theatre. ‘Live on Screen’ titles include Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST, TWELFTH NIGHT, and JULIUS CAESAR; Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS; Verdi’s 4

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DIY Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) – WARNING!

New Year has arrived and getting your affairs in order and saving money are probably amongst your New Year’s Resolutions. But here is where you shouldn’t be cutting costs:David Sinclair partner at Acorn Solicitors and director of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) is raising serious concerns around the Government’s online tool for creating LPAs. An LPA is a legal document allowing a person to appoint individuals to make important decisions about care and finances on their behalf in the event of a loss of mental capacity. In 2014, the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) launched its online LPA tool, which claims allows people to create the documents without the need for professional advice from a solicitor. But a new report led by SFE, warns that anyone creating an LPA without taking legal advice faces higher risk of an ineffective legal document, additional fees and becoming a victim of fraud or coercion. David Sinclair said: “Being able to submit an LPA application digitally is extremely concerning and raises some serious questions around the potential for fraud and financial abuse.” During a study conducted for the report, participants were invited to create LPAs using the online tool. The study revealed that: Some forms did not accurately express the way in which participants would want their affairs and welfare to be handled Documents were more likely to contain elementary mistakes, rendering them ineffective and requiring additional fees Following consultation with a solicitor, most participants made significant changes to the permissions of their documents regarding how and by whom their affairs were managed An LPA is by far the most powerful and important legal document an individual can have, because it allows you to pass life-changing decisions about your affairs on to someone else. If you are planning ahead for the future with LPAs then we URGE that you take specialist legal advice. We offer fixed fees and will guide you through the process ensuring that you are doing the absolute best thing for your individual affairs. To download the report ‘The Real Cost of DIY LPAs’ go to: http://www.sfe.legal

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Street and Glastonbury U3A Membership is for people who are retired or semi-retired and the group’s numbers now exceed 480 for the first time. There are some new groups starting up in the new year as set out below. Film Club: This group plans to meet once a month and will be just like a book club only each month discussion will centre around a film chosen, in turn, by one of the members of the group. This way the group will, in time, be able to explore films of all genres. Dates of meetings are still to be arranged. Drama Group: This group will meet fortnightly on Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm. The first meeting is planned for Wednesday, 18th January. The object will be to read plays with the possibility of acting out some plays with the emphasis on fun and not serious acting. Beginners’ Mosaics Group: This group plans to meet fortnightly on Tuesdays with the date for the first meeting still to be set. The object of the group is to create ceramic mosaics on MDF with an emphasis on colour and design. Basic Computing Group Dates and times are to be decided to try to accommodate everyone interested. Meetings will be held at Northleaze House, Street. The objective is to help everyone to understand basic software such as email and Skype. If you are interested in any of these activities then please email Stephen Wright at stephenjwright@sky.com or phone him on 01458 442737 as soon as possible. There are also places available in the following groups for which you can just turn up on the day and play: Tennis Group: Every week - Mondays 2pm to 3.30pm at the Victoria Club Tennis Courts in Street. £2 per session. You need to bring a tennis racket and trainers. Balls are provided. Table Tennis Group: Every week - Fridays 11am to 1pm at Ashcott Village Hall. £12 for 12 week season. Bats are available. Balls are provided. Ideal sessions for beginners. Racketball Group: Every week - Wednesdays 10.30am to 12.30pm at the Victoria Club Squash Courts in Street. £2 per session. You need to bring trainers. Rackets and balls are provided. For more information generally about Street and Glastonbury U3A visit http://u3asites.org. uk/street-glastonbury or telephone Julie Hillman, Membership Secretary, on 01458 446643. 6

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British Council International School Award Success for Ashcott Primary School Ashcott Primary School has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award, for the fifth time, in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.

The International School Award is a badge of honour for schools that do outstanding work in international education, such as through links with partner schools overseas. Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum is at the heart of the British Council’s work with schools, so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need to live and work as global citizens. Ashcott Primary School is delighted to, once again, be recognised for its ‘innovative’ work promoting International links and enhancing children’s awareness of other cultures around the world. Ashcott is one of only a small number of schools in the county to have achieved this prestigious award. As well as providing an enriching curriculum that helps to develop the children’s global and cultural awareness, the school has maintained strong links with a school in Tigoi, Kenya and Yueyang Tower, China for many years now. Several of the teachers have visited the school in Kenya at least once and Kenyan teachers visit Ashcott each year to work with the children and talk about life and learning in Kenya. Mrs Serena Shore has also visited Yueyang Tower Primary School in China whilst the school has hosted a visit from Ms Ruan Huiling, Principal of Yueyang Tower. John Rolfe, from the British Council, said: ‘The school’s fantastic international work has rightfully earned it this prestigious award. The International School Award is a great chance for schools to demonstrate the important work they’re doing to bring the world into their classrooms. Adding an international dimension to children’s education ensures that they are truly global citizens and helps prepare them for successful future careers in an increasingly global economy.’ The International School Award encourages and supports schools to develop: • An international ethos embedded throughout the school • A majority of pupils within the school impacted by and involved in international work • Collaborative curriculum-based work with a number of partner schools • Curriculum-based work across a range of subjects • Year-round international activity • Involvement of the wider community For advertising & leaflet delivery call 01458 555503 or visit www.localreach.co.uk

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Charity Theatre Trips to Bristol Hippodrome In 2004 Chris Cox organised his first coach trip. 2016 marked the organisation’s 200th trip and over £50,000 for charity. With the 200th trip party behind the group, organisers are looking forward to 2017 and heading for trip 300 with no resting on their laurels! January brings the last chance booking and payment dates to be certain of a ticket for: - Funny Girl starring Sheridan Smith. With Tue 21 Mar almost full we have added a matinée trip on Thu 23 Mar - Madam Butterfly is the much loved Welsh

National production with their superb chorus and orchestra. Sat 1 Apr - The Red Shoes , Matthew Bourne’s dance/ballet take on the much loved film which opened to ecstatic reviews. Tue 4 Apr Eve and Thu 6 Apr Mat - Blood Brothers will make us laugh then cry, Many musical lovers’ all-time favourite. Thu 20 Apr Organisers can probably still fit you in for the following trips as well - Aida on Sat11 Feb, Evita on Tue 14 Feb (what a Valentine gift that would make!). The Commitments on Wed 22 Feb and Anton & Erin 2017 on Sun 26 Feb Many other trips are available, see them all and book places at www.theatretrips.webeden.co.uk , e-mail coxtheatretrips@btinternet.com, or phone 01458 273085 to receive a postal listing.

Events at Street Library – January 2017 Street Library has a variety of events planned for January. Why not visit the library to find out more?

Adults’ Events Computer courses for beginners and people wanting to improve their skills: Monday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Courses are free but please book. Poetry Lunch Club: 16th January - 1p.m. to 2 p.m. Children’s Events Rhyme Time: Every Wednesday 11.15 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. Story Time: Every Saturday 10.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. 8

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Modern Attitudes to Buying and Paying

Technology and attitudes to life continue to change with increasing speed. Today we pay with credit or debit cards and rarely use cash. Cheques are virtually extinct. Superfast fibre-optic broadband enables us to do personal banking online via the latest mobile phone or tablet. Household bills are all paid by direct debit to spread the cost, ease cash flow and to remove the unexpected. Historically people’s shopping habits were shaped by the quality of product and service or through personal recommendation of friends. With television advertising people are attracted by special offers, discounts and two for one deals with no thought to customer service. Purchasing decisions are often being based purely on price. We want everything immediately at a good price, but we also want quality and choice. Wouldn’t the best scenario be to have quality, service and choice yet be able to spread the cost? This is available when it comes to eye care and spectacles. Opticians who are part of the Eyeplan network offer fantastic professional eye care and a means of spreading the cost of both with simple monthly payments. So buying spectacles can be like having a mobile phone contract. Upgrade your spectacles each year if you wish, so you’re always at the forefront of fashion, have the best eyecare and just pay an affordable amount each month. ‘EYEPLAN COMPLETE’ is simple to set up at your local Independent Optician.

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Be Ready For The Freeze

The winter of 2016-17 is predicted to be a cold one. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are encouraging you to check your chimney is clean, safe and swept in preparation. Chimney fires can cause serious structural damage to a home, with the risks being even greater if the property has a thatched roof. The damage is not only fire based but also the dirt and smell left from all the soot and smoke, which would affect your personal property. Chimneys need to be dirt free to allow the free passage of dangerous combustion gasses, so regular cleaning will remove soot and creosote, and help prevent dangerous chimney fires. Make sure your chimney is swept regularly by a registered chimney sweep. Sweeping frequencies below are for guidance only. Frequency will depend on a number of factors including: type of fuel, appliance used, duration of use, moisture content of wood fuel, type of chimney. • Smokeless coals - at least once a year • Wood - up to four times a year • Bituminous coal - twice a year • Oil - once a year • Gas once a year Growing in popularity are wood burning stoves and they also need to be checked regularly to ensure they are safe and clean, ensure wood burners are installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Top tips • always use a fire guard to protect against flying sparks from hot embers • make sure embers are properly put out before you go to bed or leaving the house • when burning wood, use dry, seasoned woods only never burn cardboard boxes or waste paper • do not overload the grate consider having a carbon monoxide detector fitted as an • additional safeguard against the build-up of poisonous fumes • have a working smoke alarm Smoke alarms Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service advise you to: • regularly check your alarm/s by pressing the button • once a year – change your battery or consider buying a ten-year alarm which will not require frequent battery changes • once a year – vacuum and wipe the smoke alarm casing to ensure dust isn’t blocking the sensor chamber (For mains wired alarms, switch off first). For more winter safety tips please visit the Service’s website. 10

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Self-kindness is the key to weight loss, says local slimming expert

Weight loss expert Dawn Rainey, a Slimming World Consultant who runs the Street and Glastonbury Slimming World groups, says that if people want to lose weight for good this year then they need to learn to be kinder to themselves when things go wrong. Dawn revealed that a new Slimming World survey of 1,722 slimmers found that almost everyone who had tried to lose weight in the past (98%) had experienced a slip-up where they went off-track in a way that they worried would affect their weight loss journey. After they lapsed, 84% of slimmers automatically criticised themselves, calling themselves ‘weak’, ‘stupid’ and ‘a failure’ – words they would never have used to describe someone else in their position. This harsh criticism was found to lead to comfort eating or giving up on those diets completely. As a result 78% were unsuccessful with their weight loss, with at least 47% gaining weight. The survey found that at Slimming World, members had learned how to reduce how critical they are of themselves when things go wrong and have instead become more self-reassuring. As a result of recognising that they’re only human and applauding their own determination, the research found that Slimming World members are now less likely to comfort eat and more likely to get back on track within a day or two, and more likely to lose weight and keep it off. In the survey, 84% of Slimming World members went on to lose weight after a lapse Dawn, who lost 7st 7lbs and now helps others to shed the pounds, says: “As someone who had struggled with my weight for many years I had tried lots of different diets in the past. Life would always get in the way at some point though and I’d go off track. It would knock my confidence and I’d end up feeling like a failure and like I couldn’t stick at anything. “When you have an unhealthy relationship with food, as I did at the time, comfort eating can feel like the only way to make yourself feel better. I’d turn to chocolate but afterwards I’d feel even more guilty and empty and before long I’d have given up completely. “Since joining Slimming World my outlook has changed completely. With the support of other people who have experienced the same thing I gradually started to realise that I wasn’t the only one who this happened to. We’re all human and we all have our off days, the important thing is that we’re able forgive ourselves and draw a line under it. “Now if I ever have a lapse I’m careful to always talk to myself as I would any of the members of my group – with encouragement, support and without any judgement or blame. And that’s why the support of a group is so important, as by sharing problems and solutions with other people, you realise that you’re really not alone and you have a network of people like you who really understand and care, to help pick you back up when things go wrong. After all, things will often go wrong, and learning to cope with lapses, forgive yourself and get back on track is the key to successful weight loss in the long-term.”

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Looking Back - 30 Years The children at Ashcott Primary School have been marking 30 years of their school building being on its present site. The school moved from its Victorian building in School Close, Ashcott to its present site on Ridgeway in November 1986. To mark the occasion, the school decided to plant an oak tree in the school grounds - pictured here are the GEMS Leaders (House Captains) with Richard Briar (Headteacher), along with Peter Willis (Governor) who leads the school’s popular gardening club. Headteacher Richard Briar commented: “It seems appropriate at this time to reflect upon the hard work and commitment of parents, staff and governors who have been involved with the school over the last 30 years. It is as a result of such wonderful support for the school from the local community that the school continues to go from strength to strength! Thank you to you all as we look forward to the next 30 years with great hope and excitement…”

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Bridgwater & Taunton College Students Go With The Flow at Burrow Mump Somerset Wildlife Trust, a key partner in the Hills to Levels project, arranged a visit to Southlake Moor and Burrow Mump, supported by Natural England, for a group of agricultural students and their lecturers from Bridgwater and Taunton College’s Cannington Centre. The aim was to give them a better understanding of the issues surrounding flooding and water management that are so vital to the healthy future of the Somerset Levels & Moors landscape. The visit also showed why it is so important that farming and conservation work together to ensure that wildlife has a positive future in the face of the challenges this internationally important area faces, and that local communities better understand the water management issues that have such a real impact on their lives. From Burrow Mump down to Southlake Moor, which forms part of the extensive grazing marsh and ditch system of Somerset Levels & Moors, students gained an understanding of how water travels through from one area to another, and learnt about some of the challenges face by landowners and farmers managing land in the area. Charlie, Agricultural student said 'It was so interesting to see how farmers cope with the flooding and manage the land. It's completely different to what I am used to, coming from Exmoor'. Daniel Rood – Lecturer in Agriculture, Food & Land Management at Bridgwater and Taunton College said 'Enabling the students to see first-hand the areas affected by flooding and the different farming systems in 14

the area has broadened their minds on the issues of land management'. This visit was facilitated through the Hills to Levels project, set up as a response to some of the worst flooding in living memory which occurred in 2014. The Royal Bath & West of England Society established a partnership between the RSPB, FWAG and Somerset Wildlife Trust and together secured funding for the project from players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Since it began in 2015 Hills to Levels has provided grants to farmers to help build their resilience to flooding across the Levels and Moors, whilst engaging with farmers to slow the flow of flood water through the upper catchments of Somerset’s rivers. One vital part of the project is linking what happens in the upper catchment with the impacts which may accrue downstream across the Levels and Moors. Engaging and educating communities is one strand of this work and getting the next generation of farmers to increase their understanding of the importance of nature and agriculture working hand in hand. In future planned trips, the students will be meeting with livestock famers on the levels and learning about water management with the Environment Agency.

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Mendip Footpaths: For Ever, For Everyone? Many readers will probably recognise the “for ever, for everyone” slogan – it is used in the National Trust’s publicity material to emphasise that the buildings and land and coastline that is in their care is “ours” – it has been saved for the nation! Fewer readers will think about The Ramblers charity in the same way, and yet the fundamental aim of these two charities is remarkably similar; access for all. Until the 1930s much of Britain was inaccessible to walkers. Those who walked in the countryside were harassed and risked prosecution. Despite this walking became increasingly popular, especially in industrial northern cities. Ramblers clubs campaigned for access to the land, and in 1935 the National Council of Ramblers was formed. But now, as then, it is the footpaths, the rights of way, that are crucial to that hardearned right to walk. This is the background to the Ramblers November 2016 Pathwatch Campaign, and Mendip Ramblers Working Party volunteers will be doing what they do every week – checking, repairing, maintaining the footpaths, and stiles and gates and bridges, in our local area. Although much of the funding comes from the local authorities, who have statutory obligations, the work itself would not happen without these volunteers. The statistics are impressive!

During the present year, 17 stiles have been replaced or repaired, 8 bridges and 14 sets of handrails have been made safe, and 77 kissing gates have been installed. There were many additional miles walked in order to check and simply clear footpaths. The records show the team had one week off! Very many people in the UK value our public rights of way and millions of people go walking. The great majority of them are not members of the Ramblers, but the unseen work that is done by Ramblers volunteers, including Mendip Ramblers, provides crucial access. You can find out more at www. ramblers.org.uk/pathwatch.

And, you don’t have to be a walker to appreciate the right to walk and to support the Ramblers charity. The cost of membership is £3.25 or less a month, a small donation to a good cause. Go to: www.ramblers.org.uk/get-involved/ support-us/donations/make-a-donation. It is a case of looking after what we have “for ever, for everybody”.

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January at Street United Reformed Church

Open hearts, open minds, open door Ring out the old, ring in the new! At our Epiphany Carol Service, on Sunday, 1st January at 10:30 am. Designed and delivered by the congregation, with some of the well-known carols associated with the Wise Men. Looking at and hearing this strange tale, unique to Matthew’s gospel, with the dubious sub-plot of Herod’s interference, the ”massacre of the innocents” and the “flight to Egypt”. And a chance for people of all ages to get involved! The monthly Big Coffee Morning and Sale will be held on Saturday, 4th February, from 10 am to 12 noon.

Street Parish Council The next meeting of the Parish Council is on Tuesday 17th January. Public question time begins at 7.15pm and the council meeting officially starts at 7.30pm. Meetings are usually held in the John Webster Room, Street Parish Rooms, 6 Leigh Road, Street –disabled access and toilets. The February date is Tuesday the 21st. For more information call 01458 440588 or email assistant@ street-pc.gov.uk Other meetings of the Council and its Committees are held as necessary and full details of all meetings are

displayed in the Public Library, at Street Parish Rooms and on the Community Noticeboard in front of the Crispin Hall, High Street, Street. Details of meetings, agendas and minutes can be accessed via the website www.street-pc.gov.uk or by contacting the Parish Clerk.

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Going away this summer? Light up your home - Avoid becoming a victim of burglary With the summer holidays soon upon us here are a few tips to keep your home safe while you are away.

You work on, when you get back. Ten drive tips ontohow to with makeyour sure lights it’s all there you drive with your on…but 1. Let yourhome neighbours knowlights you are going away. Ask them to push any post through the letter box. do you light up your home when you go 2. Give a family member or a friend you can trust a key for emergencies. out? 3. Give them details of flights, hotels and With these dark nights, it’s the easiest your mobile number. 4. Remember cancel the milk and papers if you still have it delivered. time of year totospot who’s in and who’s Sadly, great news foras you can. 5. Turnout. off as manythat’s electrical appliances burglars. Welock often see aand spike at this 6. Close and all doors windows. time of the year as criminals cash-in 7. Set timers inempty various roomsduring to turn the on table lamps at various times. on obviously homes 8. If younights. have a And frontthink lawn, of cutallit just before darker those niceyou newgo. Christmas presents! 9. If you have It may sound like stating obvious, locking and leaving a light a security alarm, set it, the let you trustedbut friend haveup, the shutting code (youwindows can always change it when youon get canback). go aIflong way to keeping the burglars out. Our statistics show that most break-ins are committed it is monitored by a security company, let them know you are away. by opportunist thieves, and in a quarter of cases they didn’t even have to use force to gain entry. Even if 10. Don’t take un-needed credit/debit or store cards with you; you should inform your bank that you will be away you are just popping to a neighbour, make sure you lock up behind you. so they recognise any leaving transactions youon may another As darkness descends, a light or make usingfrom a light timercountry. when you are out can act as an effective deterrent.

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Top security tips 1. Keep your valuables safe; if the hotel provides a safe or safety deposit box use it. Keep your passport, valuables •A well-lit gives the impression someone is in and sparehome cash safe. • Use timer switches to turn lights on when you are out Be careful when unfortunately pickpockets arebulbs more common in some countries than the UK; be aware of •2.Save energy andout, money with low-energy light your surroundings especially in a crowd. • Lock windows and doors and keep gates and side entrances well secured •3.Don’t car keys valuables near or letterboxes, where burglars can reach Don’tleave ‘flash’ about yourormobile phone, IPadwindows, etc. thesedoors are attractive targets for muggers steal themwhile on holiday. 4.through If you usetothe internet •a.Invest external Try to in only use safelighting Wi-Fi connections, if the hotel has Wi-Fi check if it has a password. b. Never public Wi-Fi to do financial transactions or to send personalviewable details onto Email. We urgeuse youopen to property mark your valuables and make the details the police by 5. Be safe and keepon www.immobilise.com Safe; enjoy your holiday. registering them . You can register your belongings for free, improving the chance of gettingcan them backon if they are lost or stolen. watch web site at: More information be found the Street neighbourhood www.streetneighbourhoodwatch.btck.co.uk

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Mendip Ramblers Walks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 2017

The programme: The group aims to give full and accurate details of walks so individuals can choose walks to their liking and within their capabilities. The programme includes regular Thursday and Sunday walks. Sometimes there are Friday walks. The group has social events, weekends away and holidays. All details can be found in the programme.

Where? The group walks almost anywhere in Mendip and surrounding areas. Routes avoid roads as far as possible, using footpaths and bridleways. What time and how long? Thursday walks start at 10.00am and are usually about 6 miles, finishing at around 2pm. They are walked at a slower pace than the Sunday walks. The group has a coffee stop at 11am and a lunch break at around 12.30 or 1pm. Sunday walks start at 10.00am and are usually about 10 miles, finishing at around 4.00pm. They are walked at a faster pace than our Thursday walks. There is a coffee stop at 11am and a lunch break at around 12.30 or 1pm. Walkers may also stop for a short mid-afternoon break on our longer walks. Terrain Walks are described as flat, undulating or hilly. Mud can be expected, except in urban areas. Sun 01/01/2017 at 11.00 Moderate. FESTIVAL of WINTER WALKS: New Year's Day walk around Glastonbury. Meet; Glastonbury, Bretenoux Road Distance: 8mi/12.9km. Contact Janet on 01458 835238 Thu 05/01/2017 at 10:00 Moderate. FESTIVAL of WINTER WALKS: Street, Collard Hill, Butleigh Wootton, Millfield School. Meet: Street, YHA Youth Hostel Distance: 7mi/11.3km. Contact Chris & Eileen on 01458 445144 or 07971 237728 Sun 08/01/2017 at 10:00 Strenuous. FESTIVAL of WINTER WALKS: Cheddar, Bradley Cross, Carscliffe and Big Stoke. Meet: Cheddar, Silver Street, near the Gardeners Arms Distance: 9.9mi/15.9km. Contact Jo on 01749 870813 Thu 12/01/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Priddy and Wookey Hole. Meet: Priddy Green Distance: 6.5mi/10.5km. Contact Tony P on 01749 342285 Sun 15/01/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Nunney, Leighton, Whatley. Meet: Nunney Quarry car park Distance: 9mi/14.5km. Contact Alice on 01373 474695 or 07449 302044 Thu 19/01/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Wellow and Hinton Charterhouse. Wellow, old station car park Distance: 6mi/9.7km. Contact Mike P on 01373 472101 Sun 22/01/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Ammerdown, Buckland Dinham, Hardington and Hemmington. Meet: Terry Hill cross roads - jct of A362, A366 and B3139 at top entrance to Ammerdown Estate Distance: 10mi/16.1km. Contact Claris on 07811 242061 Thu 26/01/2017 at 10.00 Moderate. Walk in Holcombe area. Meet: Holcombe Village Hall. Park on roads around Holcombe Distance: 6.5mi/10.5km. Contact Jane D on 01761 232715 Sun 29/01/2017 at 9.30 Moderate. Upton Noble and The Brewhams. Meet: Upton Noble School Distance: 11mi/17.7km. Contact Bob & Rosemary on 01749 346023 For full details about the Ramblers, and for information about individual walks, please use the contact numbers quoted or visit www.mendipramblers.co.uk 20

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