Weston & Worle View Magazine December 2014 by Pony Publishing

the

December 2014

Weston & Worle Now in our fourth year

� � � V

MerryChristmas and a Happy New Year! The magazine for the Weston-super-Mare community FREE The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

The Weston & Worle View - December 2014 The Weston & Worle View - September 2014

A word word from from the the editor editor A

the

Weston & W orle November

W W

2014

elcome to the December issue of the Weston & Worle View. elcome to the November issue, inside this month’s edition, you V�� 2014 hasplenty been to a great year forespecially us and we would like to will find read about, with the possible thank all of our customers for Gardens, their continued support decision they havefor redevelopment of the Winter not a popular given throughout year. our readers whom, people some,usbut it could bethe just whatAlso, the town needs, without as the younger this magazine would not be possible. at . the college would be financially helping the local businesses. I w e would be interested to hear from you regarding this, write in and let r D e v te S us know your views. Editor The magazine for the Weston-s Who remembers the old shop at the top of Worle, Gunning’s? Inside we have a uper-Mare com munity FR EE special feature telling you about it’s past, we also have a feature on a pub in the Worle High Street, which used to be called The Prince of Wales, ACover special thanks to David Winship picture provided by professional you can find out which one it is on page 22. for the front cover photographer Davidphoto. Winship. Just a reminder that Christmas is only weeks away, where did that year go?. Website: vitalphotography.co.uk/ Now in our fourth yea r

Special thanks to James Griffiths For the front cover photo

Deadlinefor forDecember January issue Deadline issue 18th December 2014 15 December 2014 Publisher: Publisher: Pony Publishing Ltd,

Pony Publishing Ltd, Locking Farm Industrial Estate, Locking Farm Industrial Estate, Locking, Locking, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS24 8PJ Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. BS24 8PJ

Editor: Editor: Steve Drew

Steve Drew steve@ponypublishing.co.uk steve@ponypublishing.co.uk

At a glance…November 04 11 13 14

Advertising: Advertising: Patsie Fowler

Patsie Fowler patsie@ponypublishing.co.uk patsie@ponypublishing.co.uk

Studio/Production: Studio/Production: Dennis Hastings Dennis Hastings

19 ‘

Printed by: Printed by: Flying Colours Ltd,

Flying Colours Ltd, Badgeworth, Badgeworth, Somerset. Somerset. Disclaimer: Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure accuracy, the publisher

Whilst care has been taken to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannotevery accept responsibility for loss, damage, or omission caused cannot responsibility forservices loss, damage, orby omission caused by erroraccept or negligence for any provided advertisers or for by error or negligence for any services provided by advertisers or for any content of the publication. any content of the publication. The views expressed in this publication may not inaccessibly The viewsthose expressed in this publication may inaccessibly represent of Pony Publishing Ltd or it’snot associates. represent those of Pony Publishing Ltd or it’s associates. All material within the magazine, whether editorial or advertising, is All material the magazine, whether or advertising, is copyright of within Pony Publishing Ltd,and may editorial not be reproduced without copyright of Pony Publishing Ltd,and may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. Permission from the publisher.

25 26 3129 WE‛D LOVE WE‛D LOVE TO TO HEAR HEAR FROM FROM YOU YOU Something on your mind? Something to share?

The Weston & Worle View The Weston & Worle View

web: www.westonandworleview.co.uk web: www.westonandworleview.co.uk email: steve@ponypublishing.co.uk email: steve@ponypublishing.co.uk

Tel: 01934 820041 Tel: 01934 820041

2 2

Something on your mind? Something to share? We‛d love to hear from you. We‛d love to hear from you. Email: steve@ponypublishing.co.uk Email: steve@ponypublishing.co.uk putting “letter for publication” in the subject box. putting “letter for publication” in the subject box. We must have your name and address but you can We must have your name and address but you can request anonymity. request anonymity.

The Weston & Worle Worle View July 2014 2014 The Weston & Worle View - December 2014 The Weston & View -- July

Welcome to

Aerial Circus Photography Based in Worle, Aerial Circus photography is the brainchild of Rich Collar, ex-international Television Cameraman. Rich offers a wide range of photographic services and from many different perspectives!!!

Call 0791 020 7073 www.aerialcircus.webs.com rich@aerialcircus.co.uk

The Weston & Worle View - September 2014

Worle War Memorial 1

2201 Private Frederick Ernest Small was born in about 1892, the 4th son, to Albert and Mary (nee Hooper) Small. He is shown in the 1901 census as living in Colebridge, Worle. Frederick was educated at Worlel school, under W. T. Bennett and and regularly attendedSt Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church.eston-super-Mare and District Electric Supply Co. Ltd. It was while he was in their employ, when war broke out, that he felt the call to arms andenlist the 1st Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry.It was early in 1915 that he landed in France and saw much hard fighting. He had a narrow escape during the early stages of the Great Advance. A bullet passed through his tunic, under the shoulder strap and seared the skin. He made no mention of it to those at home, it only coming to light as the result ofa letter sent home by a comrade.Frederick was due to be married on his next leave, but he died in hospital, as the result of a gas attack, on the 9th August 1916. He was 24 years old. His brother, Arthur George, was unaware of his death, until he was informed by letter. He was buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium, grave reference VIII. D. 22. Frederick was awarded the 15 Star, as well as the Victory and British War medals. Frank Gosden. e-mail:frankgosden@talktalk.net References: Weston Gazette 1914, Weston-super-Mare Mercury 1914, Commonwealth War Graves Commission Worle History Society holds meetings in the Community Centre, Lawrence Road, Worle, on the first Thursday of the month at 7 pm. All are welcome.

4 - September 2014 e View

The Weston & Worle View -2December 2014 27

The Weston & Worle

Your celebrating a...................

Victorian Christmas Before Victoria’s reign started in 1837, nobody in Britain had heard of Santa Claus or Christmas Crackers. No Christmas Cards were sent and most people did not have holidays from work.

The stories of St Nicholas (Sinter Klaas in Holland) came via Dutch settlers to America in the 17th Century. From the 1870s Sinter Klass became known in Britain as Santa Claus and with him came his unique gift and toy distribution system – reindeer and sleigh.

The wealth and technologies generated by the industrial revolution of the Victorian era changed the face of Christmas forever.Victorian social commentators such as Charles Dickens wrote books like ‘A Christmas Carol’ (published in 1843) which actually encouraged rich Victorians to redistribute their wealth by giving money to the poor – Humbug! These radical middle class ideals eventually spread to the aristocracy as well.

Christmas Cards

The Gifts At the start of Victoria’s reign, children’s toys tended to be handmade and hence expensive; generally restricting availability to the rich.With factories, however, came mass production; which brought with it games, dolls, books and clockwork toys, all at an affordable price.

The ‘Penny Post’ was first introduced in Britain in 1840 by Rowland Hill.The idea was simple; a penny stamp paid for the postage of a letter or card to anywhere in Britain.This simple idea paved the way for sending the first Christmas cards. Sir Henry Cole tested the water in 1843 by printing a thousand cards for sale in his art shop in London, at one shilling each.The popularity of sending cards was helped along when, in 1870, a halfpenny postage rate was introduced.

The Tree Queen Victoria’s German husband Prince Albert, helped to make the Christmas tree as popular in Britain as they were in his native Germany, when he brought one to Windsor Castle in the 1840s.

Affordable, that is, to ‘middle class’ children. In Crackers a ‘poor childs’ Christmas stocking, (which first became popular from around 1870), only an apple Invented by Tom Smith, a London sweet maker in or other fruit and maybe a few nuts could be found, 1846.The original idea was to wrap his sweets in a twist of fancy coloured paper, but this developed if anything at all! and sold much better, when he added love notes (mottos), paper hats, small toys and made them go Father Christmas/Santa Claus off with a BANG! Normally associated with the bringer of the above Mistletoe gifts, is Father Christmas or Santa Claus.The two In ancient times, Druid Priests harvested mistletoe have in fact, two entirely separate histories. Father from sacred oaks on the fifth day after the new Christmas was originally part of an Old English moon, following the winter solstice. Norse warriors midwinter festival, normally dressed in green; a sign of the returning spring. Later versions showed who met under the mistletoe declared a truce for that day. The Victorians used mistletoe suspended him in red leggings with whiskers. from the ceiling. Those who met under it could Coca-Cola’s popular advertising campaigns of the claim a kiss. The number of kisses allowed under late 19th and early 20th centuries, changed the each plant depended on the number of berries. concept of Santa to a cheerful full bearded man Each time a kiss was given, a berry was taken off. with the now popular red suit and black boots. No more berries, no more kisses! A special thank you goes to ‘the Internet’ for the enormous amounts of useful ‘stuff’ on the subject but especially www.thecompletevictorian.com for it’s most useful and concise information. Merry Christmas!

The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

s m a G g it s w

Buying Her Jewellery? Read our guide to get it right!

iamonds are a girl’s best friend right? Well maybe but some women don’t actually wear or even like this sort of jewellery. So how do you get it right? Rule one - Look at the jewellery she wears every day. If she always wears a fine gold chain and locket and discrete earrings then she’s probably not going to want a chunky plastic bangle no matter how ‘current’ the style. Likewise if she always wears chunky costume jewellery in bright colours it’s highly unlikely she’ll covet a dainty pearl bracelet. Rule two - Look at the colour palate she normally wears. The funky pink necklace might be the right style but if she usually wears browns and greens she might not have anything to wear it with so make sure colours tone with her wardrobe. If you want to buy precious jewellery look at her natural colouring. Silver haired women look great in silver, platinum or white gold, as do dark skinned women. Blondes look beautiful in warmer gold tones. Rule three - Consider her build. Petite women suit fine chains and tiny stones whereas those who are larger need a statement piece of jewellery which won’t accentuate their size.

Choose carefully and she’ll be overwhelmed at your thoughtfulness. You’ll guarantee her a very happy Christmas indeed. By Louise Addison

The Weston & Worle View - July 2014 The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

re M G o b w O p ta ke tir T b im jo th p n

The Weston & Worl

MAYFAIR T O W N & C O U N T RY

“ Y our local Property Specialists “ Residential Sales Residential Lettings Commercial Land Auctions

www.mayfairproperties.net Weston Office: 01934 423170

Proud sponsors of

Worle Office: 01934 515153

eston Hospicecare had another successful day of raising awareness and funds, all whilst eating cake, on Sunday 16th November. The Classical Cake Off – which was held in Winscombe Community Centre was organised by the charity and encouraged supporters to try their hand at baking. Doors opened at 11am and shortly after guests were joined by The Bristol String Trio who delighted their audience by playing a series of classical music pieces. £475 was raised on the day with further £100 worth of proceeds from Encore Fashions who are kindly donating their day’s trading from Saturday to the Hospice. Charlotte Oliver - of Charlotte’s Tearoom in Winscombe–gave the two delicious raffle prizes. The specially designed Weston Hospicecare 25th Anniversary cake was won by RosGarvie who volunteers at the Winscombe shop. The cake was raffled off for a second time in the shop which raised a further £25 for the charity - making the total raised from the event £600.

The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

October deadline 25 September 2014 th

suddenly get ill? Like it or not, children gathering in schools is one of the main ways germs circulate in communities. Their immune systems are less mature, they tend to be in close contact, and they have ‘germy’ habits like sticking fingers or pencils into their mouths, so it is inevitable that they are going to come home with something nasty at some point. That said, most illnesses can be avoided if a few good practices are followed. Top of the list is to make sure that your child’s immunisations are all up to date, and that all family members have had a seasonal flu vaccination, where appropriate. Prevention is definitely the best medicine. Next, make sure they wash their hands enough -and properly! The most common way to catch illness is through the mouth, eyes or nose after the hands have been in contact with infected surfaces. A thorough wash with soap and warm water to the back of the hands, in between the fingers and around the nails for 20 seconds (as long as it takes times to Bristol should not significantly increase to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice!) - before eating or via these interchanges. ignificant changes to local bus services drinking, after a visit to the toilet, blowing their nose, The new A2 service will not serve Winford and will come into effect in January as First or touching animals and waste, should be the Felton so North Somerset Council is funding a reviews its network in North Somerset. minimum. new service 21, which will provide morning and The current 121 service from Weston-super-Mare Teach your child ‘germ etiquette. This means staying afternoon/evening links for anyone working or to Bristol, operated commercially by be First, will be or away from other children who may sneezing studying in Bristol city centre. Service 21 will combined with the North Council coughing, covering theirSomerset own coughs and sneezes operate two return journeys to Bristol each day supported Link that service. The service, by usingA2 tissues should benew thrown away (Monday to Friday), departing Felton at 6.50am numbered A2, will provide an hourly link to Bristol immediately, and avoiding head to head contact with and 7.20am and returning from Bristol at 4.40pm Airport between Weston and Nailsea. Changes to andView 6.40pm. Additional options for off-peak travel Weston & Worle July 2014 32 this service forward to protect The Weston & Worle View -- September 2014 24have been brought The will be explored further in the coming weeks. the long-term viability of the core of both routes. Elsewhere, there will be route changes to First The A2 service will depart Weston for Nailsea commercial service X4/X5 from 11 January. All hourly, serving West Wick, Banwell, Winscombe, journeys will be numbered X5 and will operate Sandford, Churchill, Lower Langford, Wrington, from Weston via the M5 for a quicker journey Bristol Airport, Backwell and Nailsea. The service towards Clevedon, Portishead and Cribbs will also connect to the rail network at Weston, Causeway. Most journeys will also continue to Worle and Nailsea and Backwell railway stations. Bristol Parkway railway station in North Bristol, but As well as providing a regular link between Weston the service will no longer serve Congresbury, and Nailsea, the service will operate through the Yatton or Kenn. West Wick development en route to Banwell, On service W1, the route will be adjusted to serve creating new links for this community. all of Yatton village, maintaining the link between Buses on the revised A2 route will run from Weston and Yatton and also providing a new approximately 5am to 11pm Monday to Saturday, connection to Bristol city centre. Service W1 will making it an ideal travel option for people 21also ensure Claverham still has a direct link to www.westonandworleadvertiser.com commuting to or seeking employment at Bristol Yatton village following changes to the A2 route. Airport. In future, earlier journeys from 2am are To further reduce the impact of these changes, planned to provide public transport links for 05/12/2013 shift 14:21:52 the council has worked with Carmel Bristol to workers at the airport. On Sundays and Public extend service 88 to Yatton. Service 88 currently Holidays, four return journeys will operate on the operates between Portishead and Clevedon, but route from 8am to 8.35pm. from 11th January will also serve Yatton, ensuring Though some areas will lose a direct connection to the connection between Clevedon and Yatton is Bristol city centre, there will be two main maintained. interchange points where passengers can transfer More detailed route and timetable information for from the A2 to Bristol-bound services. Passengers all these services will be made available to can connect with the X1 (every 20 minutes) or X8 (every 30 minutes) at Backwell Crossroads, or they passengers in due course. Printed timetable leaflets will be available mid to late December. can choose to change at Bristol Airport onto the Timetables will also be available on Traveline Airport Flyer (separate ticket required). Journey

The Weston & Worle View - July 2014 The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

Safeguarding Childrens health

orth Somerset Council is leading the way in protecting children from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke and helping to prevent them taking up the habit when they are Our charming Georgian Hotel is renowned as older. Weston’s Premier Wedding Venue, due to a first class reputation built on the outstanding reviews All play areas and children’s centres across the from the many Bride and Grooms whose wedding days we have hosted. district are displaying colourful signage asking people Our charming Georgian Hotel is renowned as not to smoke around them. Weston’s Premier Wedding Venue, due to a first class reputation built on the outstanding reviews The signs, designed by from the many Bride and Grooms whose wedding children with the tag days we have hosted. lines ‘better places to play’ and ‘better places to grow’, help raise We hold a Civil Wedding and Civil Partnership Licence, enabling you to simplify the awareness of the arrangements by holding all aspects of your dangers of secondhand special day in one venue. smoke and reduce chilW Every Wedding includes the following: dren’s exposure to seeRed Carpet Arrival Dressed top table & cake table ing adults smoking around them. of Ceremonies Designated Wedding Dear Steve, Can you Master please put &the following info in you The recently installed signs at children’s centres ask Planner Private bar & lounge people not to smoke on the grounds or in cars Complimentary Bridal Suite n parked on the premises. In addition, Smokefree Preferential accommodation rates North Somerset is delivering training to staff in the centres which will enable them to advise people about the smokefree policy and signpost them to the local Support to Stop Smoking Service if they want to stop smoking. North Somerset Council’s Director of Public Health Becky Pollard praised the campaign. She said: “Children have the right to experience a smokefree environment and enjoy leisure d activities in the district. t W “Keeping areas where parents, carers and adults l take children smokefree is vitally important. If children do not routinely see adults smoking C around them, they are less likely to mimic their b behaviour and take up smoking when they are a older." d S Children, not adults, start smoking with 90 per cent of F smokers starting before the age of 19. Smoking kills y half of all long-term users and is responsible for half of all lifelong smokers dying prematurely, losing on B average about 10 years of life. c 2 Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death a and disease in the UK. In North Somerset alone, w around 300 residents die each year from smoking W related illness. r Last year Smokefree North Somerset helped 1,212 s people successfully give up smoking. The local SupW port to Stop Smoking Service is available at most GP b surgeries and pharmacies in the area. To make an d appointment or for help, support and advice call 01275 546 744. T w Lawrence Road 50+club, Community Hall, T Lawrence Road, Worle. Meets every Wednesday H 14:00 to 16:00. Telephone 01934 424462. w

Weston & Worle View - July 2014 TheThe Weston & Worle View - December 2014

9 Vie The Weston & Worle

A Good Read Raw Spirit – Iain Banks

ubtitled ‘In Search of the Perfect Dram’, this book is the story of Iain Banks’ journey around Scotland, visiting as many single malt whisky distilleries as he can and tasting as many types as possible: surely every whisky lover’s dream holiday. At first Iain Banks can’t believe that a publisher really wants him to undertake the task of visiting all of Scotland’s distilleries – there are around a hundred of them, not including those which have closed. Then he begins to realise what an opportunity it is. So, accompanied by various friends and relations, he sets off – stipulating only that he can drive himself and can stop off at home several times to return the spoils of his visits in the shape of as many bottles of single malt as he can carry. From the ‘tourist traps’ of Glenfiddich to the smaller operations like Aberfeldy, he takes us on a journey through the world of whisky. Banks’ style is humorous and engaging throughout, from the first visit to Islay to his final trip to Oban. This is what makes this much more than a tasting guide – in fact, it’s as much a travel book for his beloved Scotland and includes a fair smattering of autobiography, too. If you’re a lover of Uisgebaugh then you may or may not agree with his choice of the perfect dram, but you’ll certainly have fun comparing notes. And, if whisky isn’t your thing then there’s enough scenery, humour and even political comment to keep your interest throughout. The perfect Christmas gift for a whisky-lover. By Kath Bennett

Est 2007

Complete Pet Care Services from a top National Pet Care Company

Cat Care at Home Visits | Home Visits For Dogs Small Animal Care & Boarding | Horse & Small Holding Care House & Pet Sitting | Animal Ambulance Pets At Rest Cremation Service | Pet Transport

Trained, Experienced & Insured Contact: Caroline Burrowson Bsc

01934 310 900

info@mendip.animalsathome.co.uk | www.mendip.animalsathome.co.uk

ith simple text and charming illustrations, there is an Emily Gravett book to suit all ages.

Orange Pear Apple Bear is beautifully simple, with a different permutation of the title on every page, and will provoke big laughs from babies (Apple Bear is the current favourite in our house). Available as a sturdy board book, it can be revisited again and again. Monkey and Me is well suited to toddlers who will identify with the main character as, along with her toy monkey, she goes to see all kinds of animals. The simple repetition in the text will have little ones ‘ reading’ along and anticipating the revelation on the next page – perfect for reading aloud. Finally, Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears, is an award-winning book, which is ideal for slightly older readers. Each page details a different one of Little Mouse’s fears, encouraging children to talk about why they might be frightened of things like the dark or monsters under the bed. The real delight here is the multi-layered illustrations, with chewed pages (aided by real mice!) notes, scribbles and annotations. This, and the others above, deserve to become modern classics.

All by ravett G y l i Em

Orange Pear Apple Bear / Monkey and Me Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears

General Removals House Clearence nce a t Tip Runs s i D Single Items Any vered Co Fully Insured Tail Lift

Tel: 07735040489

Weston & Worle View - July 2014 TheThe Weston & Worle View - December 2014

The Weston & WorleView View --September 20142014 The Weston & Worle December

2311

The Weston & Worle View - July 2014 The Weston & Worle View - September 2014

15 SUCCESS LOOMS FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR

thina Michael, 9, from Weston-super-Mare has been busy weaving loom bands to sell for charity. So far the budding young business woman has raised over £100 and is not stopping there with orders piling up and plenty of eager customers ready to buy her bands. Loom bands have been taking the country by storm and Athina spotted an opportunity to raise money for her favourite charity, Weston Hospicecare. I’ve been selling them at the Seaward Hotel and Winston’s in town. I’m going to make some to sell at the Hospice as well as they are really excited about my little business. “I wanted to do it so the Hospice can help people to feel better. They looked after my Grandad and I want to say thank you for everything they did. Athina hopes that when she’s a bit older she can carry on supporting the Hospice by volunteering in one of their shops. “I love clothes and like to choosing people’s clothes. Maybe I could offer a personal shopping service!” The bands take Athina just 5 minutes to make now she has had lots of practice and she is even going to make some whilst she is on holiday to sell to friends The Weston & Worle View - July 2014 and family in Spain. 5 The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

his Christmas why not take your loved ones back to their happy childhood-days by buying them some retro sweets. Lots of treats from yesteryear are have become available again, and you can buy them in all shapes and sizes from single items to whole boxes of your favourites, and some that are gift packaged in hampers or used to create tree or flower designs. Many of us will remember sweets such as Space Dust, Black Jacks, Flying Saucers, Refreshers, Sugar Mice, Parma Violets, Midget Gems, Wham Bars and Traffic-Light Lollies- and I could go on to name many more. For me it was a Friday treat to have 10p to spend and select carefully ‘one of those and one of those etc’ which the assistant would

There are now many shops with these layouts again, selling retro sweets. These range from tiny independents to chains that have many branches across the country. They all create a sense of nostalgia, and I’ve watched grown ups get such joy in once again telling the assistant ‘I’d like one of those and one of those etc.’ They are even known to whoop with delight when they find an old favourite again for the first time. Such retro sweets have also become firm favourites at weddings, where special candy carts are sometimes set up for guests to enjoy. So if you are old enough to remember when Snickers used to be called Marathon, chances are your friends and family are also of the right era to enjoy a Sherbet Dip liquorice stick or some Fruit Salad chews. Why not take them back to their carefree days, pop in to an old fashioned sweet shop and tick another present off the shopping list. By Susan Brookes-Morris

which were more commonly bought by the quarter.

This Christmas why not take your loved ones back to their happy childhooddays by buying them some retro sweets.

e all want our Christmas dinner to be special and a meal to remember for the right reasons! So how can you make sure that your bird is the best choice? First take the time to buy your meat from a source you trust. You might prefer a trusted butcher, farm shop or mail order company. Knowing how your meat has been reared and where it came from can help you determine the likely quality Many of us will ofremember the meat. Such retro sweets sweets such as have also become firm favourites at Space Dust, Black Jacks, Flying Saucers, Usually higher quality younger animals weddings, from where special candy carts are Refreshers, Sugar Mice, Parma Violets, comes sometimes set up for guests to enjoy. Midget Gems, Wham Bars and Trafficthat are subject to greater welfare standards. Of Light Lollies- and I could go on to name So if you are old enough to remember many more. For me it was a Friday treat course prices will also reflect thisusedso battery-reared when Snickers to be called to have 10p to spend and select carefully Marathon, chances are your friends and ‘one of those and one of those etc’ which birds will be much cheaper than family are also ofthose the right erawhich to enjoy a have the assistant would then place into a little Sherbet Dip liquorice stick or some Fruit white paper bag and hand over to me. I been subject to a mainlySalad organic diet and chews. Why not take them back to would then joyfully savour them as I their carefree days, pop in to an old walked home from school taking ages to free-roaming. fashioned sweet shop and tick another decide in which order I’d eat them. Lots of treats fro yesteryear are have become available again, and you can buy them in all shapes and sizes from single items to whole boxes of your favourites, and some that are gift packaged in hampers or used to create tree or flower designs.

present off the shopping list.

You could also arouse skin, the interestand of your if Look for birds with unblemished trays on the counter, were shelves younger relatives too, who won’t familiar crammed with tall glass jars, containing with these sweets but are sure to find buying items such asfresh Pear Drops,check Bon-Bons, whether they will be dressed them as delightful as we did. Pineapple Cubes and Cherry Lips, all of or whether you will need to do additional By Susan Brookes-Morris preparation. Behind those items, all laid out in small

then place into a little white paper bag and hand over to me. I would then joyfully savour them as I walked home from school taking ages to decide in which order I’d eat them. Behind those items, all laid out in small trays on the counter, were shelves crammed with tall glass jars, containing items such as Pear Drops, Bon-Bons, Pineapple Cubes and Cherry Lips, all of which were more commonly bought by the quarter.

Consider carefully the size of the bird you require. General recommendations allow around half a pound or 225 g per person for boneless meat and three quarters of a pound or 340g per person for meat with a bone in. Of course appetites vary and you may want to buy larger deliberately, in order to have enough for leftovers. Choose well and enjoy your Christmas Dinner! By Susan Brookes-Morris

TheThe Weston & Worle View - December 2014 Weston & Worle View - July 2014

ip Christmas t

Selecting a Tree for Christmas

eedles on fresh trees should be green and hard to pull back from the branches, and the needle should not break if the tree has been freshly cut. The trunk should be sticky to the touch. Old trees can be identified by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground. If many needles fall off, the tree has been cut too long, has probably dried out, and is a fire hazard

For The Kids Across 4 Has two ugly sisters (10) 7 Befriends a Genie (7) Down 1 Features a very large plant! (4,3,3,9,) 2 Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s woken up with a kiss 3 He ends up as Mayor of London ((4,11,) 5 Cat who likes to walk (4,2,5,) 6 She loves porridge (10)

Carol Picture Quiz

I Saw Three Ships The Holly and the Ivy

Carol Picture Quiz 14 2

The Weston & Worle View - July 2014 The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

New Year Kids Get Crafty

very Christmas as a child I received a new colouring book and set of crayons with which I spent many happy hours sprawled on the living room floor colouring in the pictures. As the years progressed, the colouring book was replaced with a series of craft sets, and I remember one year spending ages knitting an extremely long scarf! Crafting helps children to develop their imagination, express themselves and explore new ideas or concepts. The creative process brings feelings of satisfaction and pleasure, and builds childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confidence in their ability to make their own decisions and choices. Crafting is a great way to learn how to solve problems, follow directions and develop skills such as cutting, measuring, gluing and sewing. It can also give family members the chance to spend quality time together in a shared activity. Christmas offers children the opportunity to hand make gifts for friends and family members. From home-baked treats to a painted plant pot or a decorated photo frame, there is no end to the possibilities.

Craft sets also make ideal stocking fillers and promise hours of entertainment. Loom bands are extremely popular right now, knitting is enjoying a revival, finger puppets are always lots of fun and card-making, jewellery kits and scrap books are guaranteed winners.

You could also consider science and modelling kits. Have fun getting crafty this Christmas! By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

Deadline for the January Issue 15th December

01934 520112

December 2013

WaW_DEC_MASTER_Singles.indd 20

Enter today to be in with a chance of wining a FREE Weston-super-Mare Family Odeon Ticket

Enter by 20/12

To enter, answer the following question. What year did the Beatles play at the Odeon? Email your answer to steve@ponypublishing.co.uk

/14

The Weston & Worle View - July 2014 The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

Our charming Georgian Hotel is renowned as Weston’s Premier Wedding Venue, due to a first class reputation built on the outstanding reviews from the many Bride and Grooms whose wedding days we have hosted. Our charming Georgian Hotel is renowned as Weston’s Premier Wedding Venue, due to a first class reputation built on the outstanding reviews from the many Bride and Grooms whose wedding days we have hosted.

Toys For Boys! We hold a Civil Wedding and Civil Partnership Licence, enabling you to simplify the arrangements by holding all aspects of your special day in one venue. Every Weddingand includes the following: y sister I grew up with an older Red Carpet Arrival brother and we thought nothing of Dressed top table & cake table sprawled Masterspending of CeremoniesSaturday & Designatedafternoons Wedding Planner on the living room carpet, constructing items Private bar & lounge out of hisComplimentary beloved Lego. Bridal Suite Preferential accommodation rates ambitious and His creations were always more

Weston’s New Event

Just as playing with resh after the success of the Weston Colour girl-toys like Run, Weston Hospicecare is pleased to dolls and tea announce the launch of yet another brand sets fosters new event called the Neon Five. the Seen in major cities across development the world and another of verbal and Weston first, the Neon Five social skills will take place on Saturday that might be 25th October 2014 from 6pm useful to the at Weston Woods. male population, playing with boy-toys likeFive carswill cantake helpyou The Neon girls with the acquisition ofonspatial skills. Other an adventure through the Secure storage from... ‘boy-toys’ sets, Lego,round Meccano darkness.like Withscience surprises waiting everyand corner, Per twisting K’nex help develop STEM (science, technology, the route will take you through the trees of Week engineering and which maths) skills of which is bright Weston Woods will be filled withthere music, currently shortage in the UK workforce - and why lights anda hidden delights. shouldn’t these STORAGE FROM 5’ xjust 5‘ as much as their OPEN 7 DAYS A girls WEEK develop Come dressed in your loudest clothes and male counterparts?! FLEXIBLE CONTRACTS SECURE 24 HOUR CCTV brightest neon war paint, arm yourself with glowsticks Some may argue – and probably of through and get ready to join theI’m party as youone head them – that at the end including of the dayElectric whetherAvenue, male or different “glow zones” female, children will be children will naturally BristolOdyssey, Road COOMBE Space Alice’s Wonderland, Enchanted FARMand SELF STORAGE choose the toys that interest them the most.BS25 The Head Office: Coombe Rd,Winscombe 1JF Forest and Retro Revival – Farm,Sandford HEWISH important thing is to leave! atwww.coombefarmselfstorage.co.uk least give them that choice! you’ll never want BS24 6RT By Singh-Bhatti By Debbie happy coincidence, the clocks go back on Saturday 25th October and you get an extra hour in bed. Don’t waste it sleeping – join Weston Hospicecare’s neon rebellion. You can even carry on the party and head straight into town after! With only 900 spaces available, the Neon Five will be the exclusive event of the Winter so don’t delay registering, it is likely to sell out quick! To avoid disappointment, register now at www.neonfive.org.uk or call 01934 423960. The Neon Five is the fresh new alternative to Weston Hospicecare’s Not the Midnight Beach Walk event which ran for 7 years.

sophisticated than ours of course – windmills and tractors and mansions with masses of rooms compared with our rather mundane boxlike structures. Occasionally we would ditch the Lego for a session on his Scalextric racing set. We hadn’t a hope of winning, but we certainly enjoyed trying! It never once occurred to me that I was playing with ‘boy toys’ which is maybe why, when I became mother to four daughters, I happily bought them their own sets of Lego along with other ‘boyish’ toys such as remote control cars, science sets and basketball nets (they had their fair share of dolls, prams and jewellery kits too!). Like it or not, the society we live in stereotypes children according to their gender. Manufacturers influence their choice of toys with labels identifying items such as dolls and tea sets as ‘girl toys’ in their pretty pink packaging, and cars and construction tionally-recognised sets as ‘boy toys’ in their predominantly blue treasure trove and home wrappers. wild plants in the UK; There isrole evidence a massive in our to suggest that girls and boys do naturally select different go unnoticed tell us how types of toys. Experiments conducted on primates flooding, provide shelter concluded that male monkeys were drawn to boy-toys like cars whilst used for medicinal female monkeys girl-toys like dolls. There e want people to seepreferred for are various about why boys and girls woodlands andexplanations capture have different toy preferences. One will theory suggests ir guests be invited to ait is due to testosterone levels, whilst another attributes it to the way the brains are ere the winning images will ‘differently-wired’, and there’s no doubt that nurture and socialisation also play a part. Regardless of the reason, the consensus of opinion is that if children uk for information aremore offered a wide range of toys and experiences, ay 30th January 2015 they will develop into more rounded individuals with an expanded range of thinking and skills. & Worle 16View - September 2014 The Weston The Weston Worle View 2014 &&Worle View- September - December

petition

Need extra storage SPACE?

£5.50

Call us on 01934 843885

& Worle 2014 The Weston 7

paying. But it’s best to drink in moderation and alternate alcohol with water. If you feel you may be getting a little too relaxed opt for soft drinks. Remember to eat well to soak up the alcohol. Do socialise and chat to lots of people at the party. It can be a good time to build relationships with colleagues from other departments, or those you’d like to impress but don’t usually get chance to speak to, so do circulate.

any of us look forward to celebrating Christmas with our work colleagues. It’s a chance to get out of the office and have a bit of fun. But for some employees the morning after is full of embarrassment and regret. Your behaviour at such events could seriously damage your career. Equally, if handled correctly you can also do a lot of good for your career at the annual festivities. So here are a few tips to help you be remembered for all the right reasons: Always attend- whilst you may think not attending is the safest option, it is best to go along even if it’s for just a short while as this demonstrates your willingness to be part of a team. Dress appropriately - you may be excited by the opportunity to get out of your work attire but remember that you are still with work colleagues and probably your boss. Where you are going will have an impact on how you dress but whatever the venue its best to avoid clothing that is overtly sexual. At many parties there will be alcohol and it can be tempting to over indulge, especially if the boss is

Don’t be boring by talking about nothing but work however. Usually some general conversation about holidays, families and hobbies will suffice and can stand you in good stead when you need to get these people on side for your next work deal. Don’t be tempted to be drawn into gossip or talk about others or the organisations latest ideas in a negative way. You never know who’s standing behind you. Of course don’t swear, be impolite or vulgar. It may be that you have fancied one of your colleagues for months ( or they become irresistibly attractive once you’ve had a few drinks), but insisting that they join you under the mistletoe or showing them your best Dirty Dance moves is not advisable. These could lead to public humiliation at the event and years of teasing and having to avoid a ‘certain someone’.

It is possible to have fun at an office party, but for your careers sake, remember everything in moderation! By Susan Brookes-Morris

Big Worle are proud to be supporting Streetbank

o you know about streetbank? Connect with your neighbours, share skills and loan things to one another, bringing a little sparkle to your day with the UK’s largest neighbourhood sharing website! You’ll be helping to build our Big Worle Community, saving money and helping the environment all in one. You can join Street Bank for free and this really is a case of the more the merrier! If you like it, feel free to tell your friends. Would you like to know more? Visit www.streetbenk.com

The Weston & Worle View - July 2014 The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

Need extra storage SPACE? Secure storage from...

£5.50

Per Week

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

STORAGE FROM 5’ x 5‘

SECURE 24 HOUR CCTV

FLEXIBLE CONTRACTS

Call us on 01934 843885

Bristol Road COOMBE FARM SELF STORAGE Head Office: Coombe Farm,Sandford Rd,Winscombe BS25 1JF HEWISH www.coombefarmselfstorage.co.uk BS24 6RT

18 4

The Weston & Worle - September 2014 The Weston & Worle ViewView - December 2014

Weston Villages Flood Solution-Phase 2

௙$

planning application has been submitted for the second phase of the Weston Villages strategic flood solution. Known as the Banwell compound channel, phase two of the strategic flood solution will provide flood storage when there are high water flows as a result of heavy rainfall and also give extra capacity for the increased runoff from the proposed development at Locking Parklands. The project, on fields next to the River Banwell at St Georges, Weston-super-Mare, will see the flood plain lowered by up to 1.6m, extending up to 400m in to the fields and along a 1.4km stretch to create a storage area of 110,000m³. The excavated material will be used to raise the surrounding fields, meaning it will not have to be transported off-site. Ditches will be constructed to help drain the flood storage area and, where necessary, hedgerows will be planted on the perimeter of the site boundary to make sure it is screened. It is also planned to divert some of the existing footpaths to improve access and formalise routes around the site. As well as providing extra capacity for new development, the project will also reduce the existing flood risk rating of 23 properties in the Banwell area, and reduce the frequency of flooding to properties that remain at risk.In everyday use the storage will be dry, although it will partially fill, on average, six times a year. The area will be an attractive and amenable space for the public, with access paths around the site suitable for walkers, cyclists and horse riders alike. It is also anticipated that the bio diversity will increase, enhancing the existing flowers, insects and birds. If planning permission is granted, works are planned to start in spring next year. They will cost some £3.7m and will be paid for by the developers of Locking Parklands

Commuter coach service Receives award

elebrations for the first anniversary of the North Bristol Commuter Coach service this week have been topped off with an important transport award. The executive service, which links Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon and Portishead with employers in north Bristol, is run by The Kings Cllr Elfan Ap Rees, receiving the award Ferry in conjunction with North Somerset Council. Along with Volvo, they were handed the ‘Partnership of the Year’ award at the Route One awards.

Crabberry Bread and Butter Pudding Serves 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes (plus resting time) Cooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 1oz / 25 g dried cranberries 100ml Cranberry juice 2 tsp sugar 4 eggs 450ml / 16floz milk 450ml / 16floz single cream (you can use all milk if you prefer) 2oz / 50g sugar grated rind of 1 orange 2oz / 50 g butter 1 loaf bread (at least a day old, sliced into thick cubes) Soft brown sugar for sprinkling over Method Poach the dried cranberries in the cranberry juice with 2 tsp sugar. Reduce the mixture down until it thickens and becomes a little jammy. Place it on one side to cool. In a separate dish beat together the milk, cream (if using) and eggs, and then stir in the sugar and grated orange rind. Butter the bread on both sides and place into a buttered dish, alternating layers of bread with layers of cranberry. Finish with a layer of bread then sprinkle a few cranberries over the top. Pour the egg mixture over everything and let the pudding rest for at least 2 hours (or overnight in the fridge). Preheat the oven to 180C or gas mark 4. Sprinkle the finished pudding with soft brown sugar and place in the oven for 45 minutes. This is lovely served with crème fraîche or custard.

Wishing all our Customers & Readers

Weston & Worle View - July 2014 19 TheThe Weston & Worle View - December 2014 The Weston & Worle

Big Lottery awards North Somerset Council £104,000 ow does it happen? Your family has en-

H N

others. If your child is older, warn them about orth Somerset Councilsix hasweek beensummer awarded joyed a happy, healthy sharing items such as lipstick, lip balm, make-up, £104,000but bywithin Big Lottery to develop an holiday, just days of returning razors, creams, lotions and other personal items innovative scheme help with keepamore to school your child comestodown cold, or such as towels and sports kit. children with theirskin families. develops an itchy condition, or catches nits. There are some germ hotspots in schools, and The council is considering a social impact Why, when they need to be settling into bond a newto cafeteria trays are one of them! One survey found fund anand intensive familytopreservation projectdo to they help routine you need be back at work, that there were more bacteria per square inch on a avoid teenagers coming into care. The development cafeteria tray than there were on a toilet seat, funding will pay for detailed feasibility work to confirm probably because the trays don’t get cleaned as the need for the project and design the service, often. If your child drops food on a tray, they should engaging with families and social workers. throw it away! There will also be work on the costs and benefits of Finally, your child can build up their immunity by the approach to confirm whether a social impact getting enough sleep and exercise, eating a well bond is appropriate, including discussions with balanced diet that includes lots of fresh fruit and potential investors. The project will also be exploring vegetables, and by drinking plenty of water. whether increasing employment opportunities can Take these preventative measures and hopefully help families whose children are 'at the edge of care'.Social impact bonds are a relatively new way to going back to school will be a happy, healthy time for fund public services which deliver socially beneficial everybody! outcomes. By Debbie-Sing-Bhatt Investors fund a service to improve outcomes and the council only has to repay them if those outcomes are achieved. The approach is already being used to reduce numbers of children in care in Essex and th Manchester. "We share the challenge of a significant number of children in care with many areas, especiallyget coastal suddenly ill? communities," said John Wilkinson, assistant in the council's Like it or not, childrendirector gathering in schools is People one of andmain Communities directorate."The development the ways germs circulate in communities. Their funding systems will help us understand the underlying immune aretoless mature, they tend to be in causes and find best ways to overcome the close contact, andthe they have ‘germy’ habits like challenge. It will establish the mouths, best wayso toitfund sticking fingers oralso pencils into their is the new service, whether through social investment inevitable that they are going to come home with or anothernasty way."at some point. something That said, most illnesses can be avoided if a few good practices are followed. Top of the list is to Road improvements in make sure that your child’s immunisations are all Portbury up to date, and that all family members have had a seasonal flu vaccination, appropriate. oad improvements willwhere be carried out in Prevention is definitely theas best Portbury next month partmedicine. of North Somerset Council's investment in the Next, make sure they wash ongoing their hands enough -and district's The roads. properly! most common way to catch illness is through the mouth, ironwork eyes or nose after themaintenance hands Road resurfacing, repairs and have been in contactdrainage with infected surfaces. A will of existing signing, and road markings thorough wash with soap and warm water to the be undertaken in High Street, Mill Lane and Portbury back of the hands, in between the fingers Lane.A process known as ‘Pacopatch’ willand be used to around thethe nails for 20 seconds long asmanhole it takes reinstate ironwork, including(as drain and tocovers. sing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice!) - before eating or drinking, aftercarry a visit to the toilet, blowingand theirare nose, The repairs a five-year guarantee more or touching animals and waste, should be the robust than conventional repairs.The £230,000 minimum. scheme is scheduled to take place over two weeks from Monday 8 to Friday to 19 December .The work Teach your child ‘germ etiquette. This means staying is being carried by Balfour Beatty on behalf or of the away from other out children who may be sneezing council. covering their own coughs and sneezes , coughing, by tissues should be thrown away Asusing the work is that largely weather dependant, delays These important woodland areas are internationally-recognised immediately, head to temperatures. head with treasure trove and home couldhotspots occurand due to rain or cold foravoiding wild plants, and are contact a botanical to some of the smallest yet most important wild plants in- the UK;2014 The Weston & Worle View July The Weston &play Worle View July 2014 20 32 The Weston & Worle View - December The Weston &aWorle View --September 2014 24 3 such as lichens, mosses and ferns that massive role in our 2014

October deadline 25 September 2014

Photographic Competition

s rn tu e R t n le a T t o G s n to s We W

estons Got Talent is returning in 2015! After the success of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition the talent show is returning for a second year! This year the heats and the final will all be taking place at the Blakehay Theatre and will be carried out over 3 days. Heats will be taking place on Friday 13/02/15 and Saturday 14/02/15 with the final being held on the evening of the Sunday 15/02/15.

Family and friends are welcome to attend the heats and watch. At the end of the each heat it will be announced who has made it through

to the final! All contestants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and complete the consent form at the end of the application otherwise their entry WILL NOT be accepted. Tickets for the Final are available to purchase from the Blakehay Theatre from Wednesday 19th November. For more information please contact Zoe Scott on 01934 632575 or email grounds2@wsm

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on at the BLAKEHAY December 17th Blakehay Charity Quiz Night 7.30pm January 14th Community Evening Classes | Dance 6.15pm 21st Community Evening Classes | Dance 6.15pm 24th The Concert Carousel Little Music Makers | Live Music 2.30pm 24th The Concert Carousel Little Music Makers | Live Music 7.30pm 28th Community Evening Classes Contemporary | Dance 6.15pm

Box Office: 01934 645493

eston-super-Mare Town Council has signed a new 3 year contract with Lamps and Tubes Illuminations Ltd. to provide enhanced Christmas lights for the Town. The new Christmas lighting is being funded solely by the Town Council. The new lights were switched on at a ceremony attended by the Town Mayor, Councillor Mrs. Roz Willis,on 27th November. The switch-on event included entertainment by the Bristol Military Wives Choir and local groups. The event is jointly funded by the Town Council and the Weston Business Improvement District (BID).

Christmas Market

20th -21st December oin us for our annual Christmas Market; bring your children and for a small charge, they can meet and receive a present from a traditional Victorian Santa in a festive grotto. The market will feature a variety of stalls, including local artists and craftspeople,

The Weston & Worle View - July 2014 The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

l a e r t i t p i e p e e KKe

live in a house that is divided. My husband loves real Christmas trees but in recent years I’ve live in a house that is divided. My husband loves real Christmas trees but in recent years I’ve talked him around to the artificial option, believing – incorrectly as it turns out – that a reusable talked him around to the artificial option, believing – incorrectly as it turns out – that a reusable tree is better for the planet than one that is chopped down and discarded after a few weeks. tree is better for the planet than one that is chopped down and discarded after a few weeks. Most artificial trees are polluting, un-recyclable un-recyclablematerials materials Most artificial trees aremade madefrom fromPVC PVC––one oneofofthe themost most non-renewable, non-renewable, polluting, around and consequently their carbon footprint is ten times greater than that of real ones. Shocked into around - and consequently their carbon footprint is ten times greater than that of real ones. Shocked into realising that my fake tree is not the morally correct choice I thought, realising that my fake tree is not the morally correct choice I thought, I’mI’m now keen toto join the now keen join thesix sixmillion millionBrits Britswho whoopt optfor for aa real real tree tree at at Christmas. Christmas. Christmas trees spring up all over the place from late November and the quality varies varies greatly. greatly.Before Beforeyou you Christmas trees spring up all over the place from late November and the quality make your choice, dodoa abitbitofoffact was grown grown (UK (UKproduced producedtrees treesare are make your choice, factfinding findingabout aboutits itsfreshness. freshness. Ask Ask where where itit was likely to be fresher), how long it has been in stock and when it was cut. likely to be fresher), how long it has been in stock and when it was cut. You can carry out aa couple ground or or run runaaclosed closedhand handover over You can carry out coupleofoftests testsyourself. yourself.Give Givethe thetree tree aa firm firm tap tap on on the the ground its its branches. If lots of needles fall off, chances are it’s not that fresh. You can also try bending the outer branches. If lots of needles fall off, chances are it’s not that fresh. You can also try bending the outer branches. They should branches. They shouldbebepliable pliable- -not notbrittle brittleand anddry dry––without without discoloration. discoloration. Before leaving to make your purchase, measure the height your space space and andtake takeaatape tapemeasure measure Before leaving to make your purchase, measure the height and and width width of of your with you to check your tree. Most are trimmed to an 80% taper, which means that a 10 foot tall tree will with you to check your tree. Most are trimmed to an 80% taper, which means that a 10 foot tall tree will measure 8 feet at at the bottom.You decorating your yourtree. tree.The Thethree threemain main measure 8 feet the bottom.Youshould shouldalso alsoconsider considerhow how you you plan plan on on decorating species – spruce, firfir and species – spruce, andpine pine– –allallhave havetheir theirown owncharacteristics. characteristics. Spruces and firs have tend to tobend, bend,making making Spruces and firs haveshort shortneedles needleswhilst whilstaapine’s pine’sare are long. long. Pine Pine branches branches tend them unsuitable for heavier ornaments sometimes sometimesget getlost lostinin them unsuitable for heavierornaments. ornaments.Firs Firshave havelush lush branches branches and and ornaments them. The traditional British Christmas tree, the Norway spruce, is attractive but tends to drop its them. The traditional British Christmas tree, the Norway spruce, is attractive but tends to drop its needles. needles. AnAn alternative is is a “non-drop” will last last longer longerbut butisismore more alternative a “non-drop”variety varietylike likethe thepopular popularNordmann Nordmann fir, fir, which which will expensive. ToTo care forforyour trunk and and place placeininaawater-holding water-holding expensive. care yourtree, tree,cut cutoff offhalf halfan aninch inchfrom from the the base base of of the the trunk stand. Position the tree with fresh fresh water. water. stand. Position the treeaway awayfrom fromsources sourcesofofheat heatand andkeep keep itit topped topped up up with At At present, 90% ofof real try and and recycle! recycle!By Byturning turningyour yourtree tree present, 90% realtrees treesend endup upininlandfill, landfill,so soafter afterChristmas Christmas is is over over try into wood chippings ororcompost into wood chippings compostyou youwill willcontinue continuetotodo doyour your bit bit for for the environment. environment. Hopefully with this guide highlight, not not aaheadache! headache! Hopefully with this guidechoosing choosingthe thefamily familytree treewill will be be aa holiday holiday highlight, ByBy Debbie Singh-Bhatti Debbie Singh-Bhatti

The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

Crossword Across 1 Traditional Festive drink - rum _____ (5) 3 Striped confectionary - _____ canes (5) 6 Mary gave _____ in a stable (5) 7 Festive colour (3) 8 Given by 12 down (4) 10 Christmas lunch - _____ turkey (5) 12 12 Down came to _______ the baby (7) 14 City where King Herod lived (9) 16 Also given by 12 Down (5) 17 Christmas trees are usually this type (3) 18 Mary was told her ____ would be the son of God (4) 19 Christmas Carol - The First ____ (4) 20 Christmas Carol - Oh ____ Night (4) Down 1 US festive treat Pumpkin ___ (3) 2 Christmas song - When a _____ is Born (5) 3 25th December! (9,3)

4 ____ log (4) 5 12 Down followed a ____ (4) 9 The ____ sent an angel to Mary (4)

11 Might be cranberry or bread (5) 12 There were three of them (4,3) 13 Fortified ____, drunk af-

Sudoku How to play Sudoku Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple! Fill in the grid so that each row, column and 3x3 box, contains the numbers 1 through to 9 with no repetition. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be a genius. These puzzles use logic alone.

Wordsearch

Belle Bob Cratchit Charles Dickens Ebenezer Fan Fezziwig Fred Ghosts

Humbug Ignorance Jacob Marley Martha Michael Caine Miser Money Mrs. Cratchit

Mrs. Dilber Muppets Nephew Old Joe Past Present Scrooge Tiny Tim Want Yet to Come

The Weston & Worle View - July 2014 The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

3-6pm power supplies, new upgrading ventilation systems this draws down vital schools. magic enterprise to a funding boat andfor marina cleaning Tyntesfi eld is holding 01934 645672 crockery and cutlery. and additional service, an online letting's and estate agency various christmas activities Every child entitled to claim free school meals as a Loves Cafe, 9 West St, WsM business to a £1,300 child minder and pub/restaurant and festive concerts. New government legislation means free school benefit brings directly to atheir school. Cllr to a www.lovesweston.co.uk children's gift business. meals will be available to all children to the age of For more up details: Blatchford added: “If parents and carers receiving 01275 461 900 or visit In additiondoNSEA's team of to locally-based business Johnny Edgar a state-funded seven attending school, saving benefits not continue fill out application the website The Nutan Treeestimated £400 a year. advisors forms have been almost fully booked during the families request for free school lunches, schools www.nationaltrust.org. 34 Ebdon Rd, last three months, advising both that those who are conwill lose important funding benefits It Weston-super-Mare is expected thatwaxing an additional mealslike willa chore. But, it leaning and your car4,000 caneld seem uk/tyntesfi sidering self-employment those who are looking individual pupils and theand whole school beBS22 served daily in primary schools from is6UN a worthwhile investment. If you don’t want to do it to grow their business. community. There are currently around 700 September, taking the total freeone that can come to yourself, take it to your localnumber valet oroffind westonsupermarepeople. North Somerset Enterprise Agency, which pridesto itself children in North Somerset who are entitled school meals to around 9,000 a day in North you. co.uk/pubs-and-bars/pubs on helping businesses start-out with the best chance claim for a free school meal benefit but don't. Somerset. Large schools, such Ashcombe 01934 510900 Cleaning and protecting your car’sas bodywork can bolster That's its success, resale of also identified that offor the 44 new nearlyhas £1m in wasted funding Primary and St Martin’s C of E Primary Contact: Tracey value. Acid rain, bird droppings, roadCarol salt in and the sun can Advent Service businesses who launched 3 years ago (January to schools." Weston-super-Mare, will be All serving moreare regularly Saints many damage your car. So ensure unwelcome deposits Junecan 2011), 40 (over an 90 application per cent) areform still successfully You download from the pupils from the wax startyour of September with up to 400coating. Road, washed off and car All to Saints provide a protective trading. website at: council's meals to be provided each day. Weston-super-Mare A clean car is also safer. Washing mirrors, windscreens and Thelights first three years is significant because in that www.n-somerset.gov.uk/schoolmeals 2NL Tom Canibear Cllr Jeremy Blatchford, North Somerset Council's regularly, means you will see BS23 more of the road and othersperiod will be1 in 3 businesses are likely to fail. 4.00pm Loves executive member for children andcar young people's able toCafe see you better. A cleaner is also less wind resistance so North Somerset Enterprise Agency's Chief Executive 01934 645672 services, said: complete all the necessary work that helps fuel “To economy. Angela Hicks has welcomed the latest figures. Loves Cafe, 9 West St, WsM inInthe six-week summer holidayand window is athere massive addition to regular cleaning waxing, are times when www.lovesweston.co.uk NSEA, which has recently built, relocated to and challenge, but ourisprogramme of renovation work special attention required, such as when you spill milk in your car opened The Hive, North Somerset's new business has excellent progress. only will the freevalet will or amade child or pet vomits in yourNot vehicle. Your local have development centre in the Junction 21 Enterprise Advent Carol Service school meal scheme provide childrenbut withhere’s healthy, their own tried and trusted methods, a few tips in case Area of Weston-super-Mare, has been supporting Allthe Saints balanced it will give local community you needmeals, to takebut immediate action. local businesses All Saints Road, Towns aFirst, boostwipe by creating new jobs.” up any excess liquid or debris. Second, take out floor Weston-super-Mare with free or low-cost advice,information and training Loves Cafe mats and seat covers wash separately. Let the area dry Over 50 new jobs haveand been created, the total BS23these 2NL taking for some 25 years,helping thousands to succeed. 01934 645672 completely and then apply some baking soda.toPut cold water over number employed in primary school catering Annual Carol Service in250. It can Loves Cafe, 9 West St, WsM the sodacompany and allowEdwards to sit overnight. Then vacuum the next day now or deliver the workspace, facilities and supCatering &aid Ward, the main of Weston Hospicecare www.lovesweston.co.uk port that start-up, small and growing businesses need, you can apply vinegar to the area and again let it sit overnight school meals contractor, has been 7.00pmworking with the under one roof . before vacuuming, or useand a special carpet orto pet cleaningallproduct. council, Weston College Jobcentre Plus These methods help break up the enzymes in the spillage and odours. NSEAreduce is now booking places for “Starting in recruit and train candidates. Many of the growers Portishead Choral Business” courses to be held in the autumn. and suppliers used for the meals service are local or By Susan Brookes-Morris Society Christmas

Car Care

8th December

26th December 28th December

14th December

31st December Turn13 to Stone

Messiah Concert The Weston & Worle View - September 2014 The Nut Tree Methodist Church, 34 Ebdon Rd, High Street, Portishead Weston-super-Mare Tickets: £10 on the BS22public 6UN footpath crossing Puxton Moor,£4 a nature reserve in North Somerset, has re-opened after door, £9 prebooked, £5 ticket, from Morgan- Ramblers recently spent three days installing three many9pm years. Volunteersstudents from Woodspring 01934 510900 Wesley or choir members. new footbridges and eight new pedestrian gates on the path which links Puxton Lane and Dolmoor Contact: Tracey Lane. Call: 01275 849 278 or

Puxton footpath re-opens A

tickets@portisheadchoral.co.uk The and gates were provided by Avon Wildlife Trust and North Somerset Puxton Moor is a site of Thebridges Stanleys www.portisheadchoral.co.uk special scientific interest and is accessed from the A370 close to Weston-super-Mare. Visitors can enjoy a The Ebdon Arms variety of Wick wildlife,such Lilac Way, St Lawrence,as skylarks and sedge warblers, as well as hairy dragonflies and water scorpions. The Weston-Super-Mare, restored path is just under a mile long. North Somerset BS22 Visitors should be9WE aware it crosses an area grazed by cattle, so dogs must be kept under control. 01934 513005 Towww.lemonrock.com/ join Woodspring Ramblers,Congresbury who are partSingers of the Ramblers’ Association, contact Martin Raines via woodspring.ramblers@tesco.net. Christmas Concert ebdonarms

17th December

14us a list of your Send

upcoming gigs Send to

St Andrew’s Church The Weston & Worle View - September 2014 Congresbury Tickets: £5 inc refreshments. Call: 07530 486 802

steve@ponypublishing.co.uk www.westonandworleadvertiser.com

WaW_DEC_MASTER_Singles.indd 21

21 05/12/2013 14:21:52

The Weston & &Worle View- September - December The Weston Worle View 2014 2014

Geoff remembers Sheila this Christmas

ur Light up a Life appeal launching this week, culminating in our dedication event in the Hospice gardens on 14th December. Geoff, a former patient’s wife, is promoting the event for us this year. His story below and a picture attached – the first of him and Sheila, the second of him at our Mendip Challenge event in June. Facing your first Christmas alone is never an easy experience and for local man Geoff Walford it will be just that, having lost Sheila to cancer in March 2014, his wife of over 60 years. Since Sheila’s death, Geoff ,85 from Yatton, has become committed to fundraising for Weston Hospicecare , the charity who looked after Sheila, through the Day Hospice and during her stay in the In-patient Unit . Family and being together was always very important for Sheila, and Geoff recollects that in 2012, after her final radiotherapy session they flew to New York just 4 days later for their Grandson’s wedding. With all 18 of her family there, Sheila told Geoff, “If I die tomorrow, this can be my wake.” Geoff is still getting used to the basics again, he has never lived on his own before and the nights are very hard as he misses having Sheila to talk to.But as Winter approaches, Geoff is now supporting Weston Hospicecare’s Light up a Life Appeal. Running throughout November and December, Light up a Life gives Geoff and his family a chance to come together and remember Sheila. Geoff said: “As the cancer progressed, Sheila spent a week in the In-patient Unit and really enjoyed her time there, overlooking the beautiful Hospice garden. She said she wanted to spend her final days at the Hospice. I think she enjoyed the fact that when we were at the Hospice together, we could just spend time being ‘us’. I’ve seen the photos and it looks wonderful. I think Light up a Life is something that will help me take a little step forward. I know Sheila would have loved it. It’s a chance to celebrate a life and join with others who, despite their heavy hearts, want to do the same.”

physical activity, such as cycling or brisk-walking a week. However, many different Report highlights surveys have shown that not enoughneed people are to get Britain more regularly active physically active

ublic health spending activity “Being physically active isonaphysical vital part of P will double next year, according to a new report. keeping your More heartthan healthy “ 70 per cent of councils have increased

theirExecutive, spending said: on physical Simon Gillespie, our Chief activity initiatives. “Being physically activeThe is areport vital part of by ukactive found that councils were keeping your heart healthy, far2014/15 too manybudget now allocating 4 per cent ofbut their to such programmes compared to 2 per cent in of2013/14. us lead lives that just aren’t active In order to stay healthy, it is recommended that enough. adults do 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity, such as cycling or brisk-walking a week. However, many different surveys have shown that not enough people are regularly active

“We need to build physical activity back into our everyday lives, whether that’s encouraging the “Being physically active is a vital part of workers to go for ayour walkheart duringhealthy their lunch“ break, keeping Gillespie, our Chief said: orSimon making roads safe so thatExecutive, children can walk “Being physically active is a vital part of heart healthy, but far too many orkeeping cycle toyour school. of us lead lives that just aren’t active enough. “This challenge cannot be tackled by public “We need to build physical activity back into our everyday lives, whether that’s aencouraging the health teams alone. It needs workers to go for a walk during their lunch break, or making roads safe approach so that children walkat cross-governmental whichcanlooks or cycle to school. how wechallenge can improve transport, education “This cannot be tackled by public health teams alone. It needs a and town planning to approach help get people cross-governmental which moving looks at how we can improve transport, education more.” and town planning to help get people moving more.”

Lawrence Road 50+club

Community Hall, Lawrence Road, Worle. Meets every Wednesday 14 00 to 16 00. Telephone 01934 424462.

Weston & View -- July The Weston & Worle Worle View July 2014 2014 TheThe Weston & Worle View - December 2014

The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

November

October

September

www.thewestonandworleview.co.uk

July

March

June

February

May

January

2015

December

August

April

V��

anta has confirmed he will be back at SeaQuarium Weston! Bookings are now being taken for the Santa at SeaQuarium that starts on 13th December 2014 and runs right up to Christmas Eve! Admission includes access to the SeaQuarium, featuring 10 zones including the new for 2014 'Fantastic Phobias’ exhibit. SeaQuarium is home to over 30 exhibits ranging from Lionfish and Memories Jellyfish to Sharks of and Weston. Rays!

Readers letter Hi Steve.

Santa's Child Package includes: I have very fond memories of Weston, after • being Entry to SeaQuarium evacuated there in 1940, indeed my life's • first Santa visit is getting of the train and walking memory • up Own of ,with present to choice the town my mother, and brother • and Photo with also Santa takeschool, home and for each child sister, mytofirst my first picture the (Regent Cinema?) where I Santa'sshow Adultat Package includes: Wizard of Ozz. • saw, EntryThe to SeaQuarium Americans billeted there were very kind to • The Santa visit I wouldHot likeChocolate to share and perhaps • us, Delicious & Mince pie exchange

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

A special thank you to all of my customers for their continued support. ��l� S�� W

these memories with others perhaps through

FROZEN 2013** *PRICES your magazine. I can giveFROM my details to you,

but or my security reasons at present I wish to

Admission pricing: Adult: £9.99, Child (1-15): remain incognito. Your help would be welcome. £8.99, Baby (under 12 months): £4.99 Regards and thank you. Plus, if you book for the 15th - 19th December, Archie you will receive an extra 15% discount! If you and would like discounts to contact Archie, please School Group are also available. forward the email to us, and we will pass it

Please on. Contact Us for further information on planning your School/Group Please email: steve@ponypublishing.co.uk

Opening Times

2014 Seasonal Event (13/12/2014 - 24/12/2014) Bleadon Market is a friendly mixed event with a Somerset village atmosphere selling local produce: meat, cheese, fruit and 'in season' vegetables, plants, flowers, preserves, breads, cakes, etc. Also crafts, books, jewelery, antiques, collectables, bric-a-brac, pet products and much more. There is something new every month, there is also a Community Cafe, selling hot and cold drinks and snacks. Coronation Hall & Jubilee Room, Bleadon, BS24 OPG 9.00am-12.30pm

onth

Every M

Weston & Worle View - July 2014 TheThe Weston & Worle View - December 2014

oluntary Action North Somerset are supporting the recruitment of new breastfeeding peer support volunteers across North Somerset's Children's Centres. With two successful recruitment and training packages completed, 20 newly qualified breastfeeding peer support volunteers will be attending breastfeeding groups, heath visitor clinics and ante-natal clinics at children's Centres and other local organisations around North Somerset. Each training course ran over 7 sessions, each session lasting 2 1/2 hours, and is accredited by Real Baby Milk. The trainees received practical training in a relaxed and informal environment. Most attended with their young babies. Each week they completed a small homework task to help put their new learned skills into practice. Congratulations to all the breastfeeding peer supporters on your recent achievement. Another training course is planned to start in January 2015 on a Thursday afternoon. Anyone who has breastfeed successfully (not necessarily without problems) and is interested in finding out more about the breastfeeding peer supporter training should get in touch with Claire Payne - Children's Centre Volunteer Coordinator on 01275 885 328 email claire.payne@n-somerset.gov.uk For further information about volunteering at North Somerset's Children's Centres, please get in contact with Claire Payne, Children's Centre Volunteer Coordinator. There are many volunteer opportunities at the Children's Centres across North Somerset. Children's Centre volunteers are asked to provide two references and to complete a DBS check. This is in line with the Children's Centre volunteer policy and safer recruitment policy. For enquiries about volunteering with other organisations, please contact Voluntary Action North Somerset on 01934 410 192, vsit www.do-it.org.uk

The Badger Centre, Wadham Street Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JY Tel: 01934 836950 | www.vansweb.org.uk

Westonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Somerset Enterprise Agency Shortlisted For A National Award

eston-super-Mare-based North Somerset Enterprise Agency (NSEA) has been shortlisted for a national enterprise award. The not-for-profit organisation which encourages and supports start-up, small and growing local businesses, has been shortlisted in the Future of Enterprise Support category of the National Enterprise Network (NEN) awards 2014. NEN is the only membership body in England for organisations working in the enterprise support sector. The category is for network member organisations who have been exceptionally innovative in their approaches to make activities successful and sustainable despite any difficulties they face in the current climate. Overall winners of each category will be announced during a presentation at the NEN Annual Conference in London on December 5th. "Knowing the fantastic work that is being carried out across the UK by our fellow enterprise agencies, to be judged as an exceptionally innovative one among them is quite an astonishing accolade!" Says Angela Hicks, Chief Executive of NSEA.

The Weston & Worle View - July 2014 The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

Hallowe’en Bonfire Night Christmas Lights

We have LASERS, PYROTECHNICS LIGHTS and PA SYSTEMS for

ANY EVENT!

www.c4events.co.uk

August Competition Winners

Welcome to

Aerial Circus Photography

Congratulations to

Based in Worle, Aerial Circus photography is the brainchild of Rich Collar, ex-international Television Cameraman. Rich offers wide range A. Dean | R. Rose | R.a Wood of photographic services and from many different perspectives!!! V. Sheridan | S. Dean | M. Vaughan

Call 0791 020 7073 www.aerialcircus.webs.com rich@aerialcircus.co.uk

The Weston & Worle View - September 2014

Coffee Time Crossword 28th December K.O. 1.pm

This will be the first annual FOOTBALL MATCH between these two great rivals, being played in memory of our great mate Brian Watts

BAR | RAFFLE | LIVE MUSIC

Need extra storage SPACE? Secure storage from...

£5.50

Per Week

Across 7 Mexican drink (7) 9 Wind instrument (5) 10 Range cooker (3) 11 Hired soldier (9) 12 Coach, instruct (5) 14 Anguish (7) 16 Buffer, protect (7) 18 Polishes, wipes (5) 19 Occasionally (9) 20 Glide over snow (3) 21 Fleshy fruit (5) 22 Barrel makers (7)

Down STORAGE FROM 5’ x 5‘ 6 Fee, tariff (4) 1 7 DAYS Second-largest ocean (8) OPEN A WEEK FLEXIBLE CONTRACTS SECURE HOUR CCTV(4) 8 Designed to reduce drag (11) 2 24Water

Call us aviator on 01934 843885 13 Make (8) 3 Pilot, (6)

18 Absolute ruler (6) 19 Drainage pan or pit (4) 20 Spore, germ (4)

Bristol Road puts Most treacherous (8) COOMBE SELF STORAGE 4 Tenders, forwardFARM (6) 15 Head Office: Coombe Farm,Sandford Rd,Winscombe BS25 1JF HEWISH 17 Contemplate, mean to (6) 5 Absconders (8) www.coombefarmselfstorage.co.uk BS24 6RT

The Weston &&Worle View- September -2December The Weston Worle View 2014 2014 32

The Weston & 29 Worle

The Weston & Worle View - September 2014

LOCAL INFORMATION Clubs & Societies Bleadon Folk Dance Club

Coronation Hall, Coronation Road, Bleadon Thursday 20.00 (1st & 3rd in the month) Tel: 01934 814007

Castle Batch 50+Club

St Marks Church Hall, St Marks Road, Worle Friday 14.00 Tel: 01934 515212

Meadvale & District Friendship Club

The Community Hall, Redwing Drive, Worle Friday 14.00 (weekly) Tel: 01934 514917

Oldmixon & Uphill Karate Kai

Oldmixon School, Monkton Avenue Wednesday 19.30 (weekly) Uphill Victory Hall. Friday 19.30 (weekly) Tel: 01934 823600

RAFA Concert Band

The Blakehay Theatre, Wadham Street Monday 19.30 (weekly) Tel: 01934 820205

Tai Chi for 60+

United Reform Church, Waterloo Street Thursday 12.45 (weekly Term Time) Tel: 01934 826597

Uphill Badminton Club & Uphill Junior Club Wyvern School, Marchants Way Tel: 01934 822664 Tuesday & Thurs. 8 - 10pm. Juniors on Sat. 2.30 - 5.30pm

Wayfarers Drama Group

The Theatre In The Hut, Off Milton Avenue Email: info@wayfarersdrama.org.uk

Weston & Worle Bridge Club

Church Hall, All Saints Road Wednesday 18.45. Friday Afternoon 1.45pm Tel: 01934 510027

Weston Amateur Boxing Club

Weston Youth Centre, St Johns, Coleridge Road Tuesdays and Sundays 7 - 9pm Tel: 0778637116

Weston Digital Camera Club

St Peters Church Hall, Baytree Road Tuesday 19.45 Tel: 01934 519144

Weston Film Society

The Blakehay/Playhouse Theatre, Wadham St Monthly - see publications. Day and Time not specified Tel: 01934 512959

Weston Horticultural Society

St Peters Church Hall, Baytree Road Tel: 01934 514057

Weston Operatic Society

St Judes Theatre, St Judes Terrace, Milton Wednesday19.30. www.westonoperatic.org.uk

Weston Scrabble Club

St Saviours Church Hall, Locking Road Tuesday 19.00 Tel: 01934 620948

Weston History Society

Worle Community Centre, Lawrence Road, Worle Thursday 19.00 Tel: 01934 516773

Worle Reading Group

The Woodspring, High Street, Worle Tuesday 19.30 (monthly) Tel: 01934 426388

Helpful Numbers

Weston General Hospital West Country Crimestoppers Gas Emergency Gas Enquiries SWEB Emergency SWEB Enquiries Police Station, W-s-M Train Information Wessex Water Bristol Water Library The Boulevard RSPCA W-s-M Bristol International Airport Age Concern, W-s-M North Somerset Council Crimestoppers Citizens Advice

636 363 0800 555 111 0800 111 999 0645 555 500 345 651 651 0345 650 650 0845 456 7000 0345 484 950 0345 300 600 0117 966 7666 636 638 627 000 0871 334 4444 629 192 888 888 0800 555 111 0845 404 0506

Emergencies Electricity Water Gas

0345 651 651 0117 966 7666 0800 111 999

Local Authorities North Somerset Council Out-of-hours emergencies Refuse collection/fly tipping Recycling information Street Lighting Highways Traveline Dog Warden Pest Control Pollution Noise Pollution Tourist Information Centre Trading Standards

888888 622669 888802 888802 888802 888802 0870 608 2608 01275 884113 01275 884882 634812 634812 888800 01275 888634

Halls for Hire Hutton Village Hall Banwell Village Hall Berrow Village Hall East Brent Village Hall Brent Knoll Parish Hall St Andrews Church Princess Theatre Mark Village Hall Wrington Memorial Hall

814409 824279 01278 782 744 01278 760 754 01278 760 477 01275 874 591 01278 793 099 01278 641 370 862898

Health & Fitness Eden Fitness Sweat FA Virgin Active Warrior Gym Combat Gym @Worle Trimwise

The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

414588 629199 410350 629199 412500 529540 414183

Garden View Christmas past made present

ong before the introduction of central heating and other luxuries of the 21st century, people required greater faith that they would safely survive the harsh upcoming winter. One such symbolic display of this hope was the beautiful Christmas wreath. Now creeping back in fashion and available in a number of guises, they can be found hanging on doorways, both inside and out, as a centrepiece on a table, and even hung on walls as decorations. Although we may have lost the traditional reasoning behind displaying such garlands, I’m on a mission to bring them back … in whatever style suits your home. The word ‘wreath’ is linked to the word ‘wrist’, both words describing the form of a continuous circular shape. Fuse this with ‘wrethe’ from middle English (meaning a twisted band or ring of leaves) and you have the wreath as we know it today. The circular shape is symbolic of eternity, or everlasting life because it has no beginning or end. In ancient Rome the symbol became a popular display of victory. From a Christian perspective it represents the unending circle of life, with the traditional Holly as the thorns on Jesus’ crown and the red berries as his blood. At this bleak time of year, it’s wonderful to use evergreens and other brightly coloured flowers, foliage, or fruits to adorn your wreath. The addition of expensive and rare fruits such as pomegranates, indicated wealth, but wreaths also included the display of pinecones, seashells and even imported

Solutions

products. Once the decorations had been taken down, the edible decorations would be eaten and the bounty of summer enjoyed in the depth of winter. Making your own wreath is fun and easy, and can vary from a simple and cheap evergreen circle to an elaborate bauble ring. For those who like a quick and easy option, simply buy a circle of oasis and soak it in tepid water, before sticking in sprigs of evergreen foliage from the garden, flowers, berries, dried fruits, nuts, and bows. If you have more time why not make your own base by taking a ring of string wire and covering it in moss or hay, holding it in place using thinner gauge wire, then wiring in the foliage and decorations. Be aware though that holly wreaths are tricky and gloves should be worn! The Americans seem to be leading the way in the contemporary wreath, so why not try something a little different this year such as a circle of pine cones, dried leaves, dried sweetcorn cobs, pussy willow or even a ring of astroturf! Merry Christmas.

Lee

Agr Services Waste Clearance

Rubbish | Home | Garden | Garage Tel: 07713 189 430

How well did you do…………..

The Weston & Worle View - July 2014 The Weston & Worle View - December 2014

The Weston & Worle ViewView - December The Weston & Worle - September 2014 2014