Weston and Worle View - January 2014

A word from the Editor

This months front cover image was kindly supplied

by Andrew Thompson Photography.

For me, the New Year is a time for reflection and for resolution. It’s nice to look back and to see what has been achieved over the last 12 months.

We started publishing in August 2009. Back then we were called Weston and Worle Advertiser and the magazine proved popular right from the outset. Since then we have re-branded, with a whole new look and feel to include local stories and features of times past and present.

Personally, I have been working in print for over 30 years and it’s fair to say the industry has seen some ups and downs as it has shifted into the digital era. Despite this, we are fortunate to have built up a superb team of gifted and talented people who work hard to make it happen, all of whom have many years experience in their chosen fields. We are extremely thankful to them all.

In October we tested the water with a new magazine – The Cheddar Valley View; which looked towards supporting our friends at Pulse Radio in Cheddar. Again this has proved popular with readers and radio listeners alike.

Over the coming months, we are looking forward to sharing our successes with you and bonding new and old relationships. As always we welcome any ideas, stories and contributions however small.

Wishing you all a happy and exciting New Year!

Steve Drew

The Weston & Worle View Editor Steve Drew Advertising Nick Carter Studio/Production Dave Collingbourne Marketing & Promotions Ian Williams and a very special thank you to: Heritage Trail, North Somerset & Somerset Councils creative contributions

Photography Andrew Thompson and Dave Collingbourne Weston & Worle View, Locking Farm Business Park, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS24 8PJ

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At a glance – JANUARY

04 Council News 06 BURNHAM-ON-SEA PAVILLION 08 ODEON & WOOKEY TICKETS to win

CHRISTMAS COMPETITION WINNERS

13 wESTON TO CLEVEDON CYCLE PATH 14 What’s On & Gig Guide 19 Worle War Memorial 21 HINKLEY INNOVATION CENTRE 23 NSEA NEW BUSINESS 30 CITIZEN’S ADVICE BUREAU –

BUYING OVER THE INTERNET

Traffic Lights at Junction 21

Good news for young people in foster care

Weston’s busy motorway junction is already seeing queues ease as improvement work moves into the final phase.

During the last few days new traffic lights, which are part of the £15million Weston Package transport developments at the M5 junction 21 have been tested, resulting in less traffic build up during the morning rush hour.

It was hoped to continue the improvements by turning on all the permanent lights at the junction

by Christmas but the complexity of the multi junctions has led engineering crews to decide to delay the full switch on until the New Year.

Commuters are already seeing reduced queues heading out of town during the morning peak after the traffic lights at the merge with the St. Georges slip road and the A370 were turned on earlier this week. However there remain temporary delays during the evening rush hour.

When it is fully operational the intelligently-linked traffic light system (Microprocessor Optimised Vehicle Activation known as MOVA) will learn traffic patterns and adapt timings to keep the area moving. The system already operates at junction 19 for Portishead and is very successful.

At junction 21 the decision has been made to turn on the lights and use fixed timings, pending completion next month when it will be fully operational.

North Somerset Council’s deputy leader and executive member for highways Cllr Elfan Ap Rees said:“We are disappointed to not be able to get the junction 21 roundabout open by Christmas as this was our hope.”

“But we would rather turn the lights on at the right time when they will be working correctly, than rush the process and create unnecessary queuing.”

“Having the major construction work finished at the junction three months early, with it likely to be fully operational in January, is still a fantastic achievement and should not be overlooked because of this small delay.”

The merge lights are on temporary timings that will be manually monitored and controlled and adjustments made to the traffic management on the roundabout to try to keep motorists moving at all times.

See more at: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/News/ Pages/Traffic-lights-at-junction-21

Somerset County Council welcomes the government’s announcement to set aside £40m to allow young people to remain in foster care until age 21.

Cllr Frances Nicholson, Cabinet Member for Children and Families at Somerset County Council, said:“In Somerset, we already offer some young people the opportunity to stay with their foster carers after they turn 18 and we have been moving forward to make staying in foster care an option for all young people.“ “Government’s announcement this week is fantastic news. The extra funding and the amendment to the Children and Families Bill to give all young people the right to stay in foster care until they are 21 will allow us to widen our existing scheme and strengthen our commitment to young people in care in Somerset.”

Cllr Nicholson continued:“We have recognised for a long time that it is hugely beneficial for young people to remain in care when they are over 18 to help them develop as individuals and move on to live by themselves or into higher education.”

Education Minister Edward Timpson, said: “I know from the many foster children I grew up with how crucial it is for them to be given sufficient time to prepare for life after care.”

“A growing number of local authorities already offer young people the choice to stay, but with little financial support it can be challenging for their foster families. This is a further reform to our much wider package of support for care leavers, including much greater financial support for young people leaving care at 18.”

To find out more about fostering visit: www.fosteringinsomerset.org.uk or phone 0800 587 9900 for an information pack. Join fostering and adoption in Somerset on Facebook or follow us on twitter @fostersomerset

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Coastal Heritage...........

The Pavillion – Burnham-on-Sea

Burnham-on-Sea is a picturesque English resort with wonderful golden sands and long esplanade. Its often over-looked however, because of its more famous neighbour; Weston-super-Mare.

Although Burnham-on-Sea Pavillion is considered as the shortest pier in Britain and comprises of no more than a shoreward end pavillion on concrete piles, it is never the less a lovely structure that, unlike a lot of it’s bigger counterparts, still retains it’s Edwardian features and elegance.

Believed to have been built between 1911 and 1914, Burnham-on-Sea Pavillion was to be the first concrete structure of its kind in Europe.The concrete is extremely strong and is largely made up from granite chipping’s from Penryn in Cornwall.

This same material is used in the maintenance work to this day.

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The design of the pavillion has associations with the famous Bristol engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), showing some architectural similarities with the railway stations at Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Spa.

The Pavillion stands in the centre of the esplanade and is quite rightly, very much the central feature of the town’s pleasantly uncluttered seafront. The original purpose of The Pavillion, and why no promenade deck and landing stage ever came to fruition, still remains largely a mystery.

Mr. H Parkin purchased what was then a derelict structure, in 1968. Since then a lot of money, time and effort has been spent on restoring The Pavillion to it’s former glory, with an emphasis on retaining and maintatining it’s original features.

Photography © Dave Collingbourne

Bluebird Care to create another 25 jobs!

Award winning home care business, Bluebird Care (North Somerset) is pleased to announce a whole host of new job opportunities for local people from the start of the New Year.

With offices in Weston-super-Mare, Bluebird Care already employs 40 staff who provide care and support to the elderly, people with physical disabilities and adults with learning disabilities across North Somerset.

Managing Director, Tim Rowland-Jones commented: “Employing committed and passionate care staff has been a huge part of our success.

We will only ever be as good as the staff we employ and our staff are excellent! They are always professional and have real empathy for the people they look after. In 2014 the organisation hopes to go even further by employing another 25 people, all of whom will take an active role in delivering high quality care.”

Tim added; “This year we’ll be taking our recruitment opportunities out into the community, with our new pop-up recruitment fairs. If you see us, feel free to join us for a coffee and a friendly chat about what employment opportunities we have for you.”

Bluebird Care will be on hand to talk about their new job opportunities at the Nailsea Tuesday Market on 28th January. Other information will be available on the day and everyone is welcome!

Bluebird Care is a national provider of care in the home. They specialise in working with customers who suffer from dementia, physical and learning disabilities, and work alongside their families, Social Services, GPs and Primary Care Trusts to ensure each person receives the care they need.Bluebird Care offers a unique service of tailored care visits which range from anything from 15 minutes to full live-in support. As well as personal care they also help with meal preparation, welfare checks, shopping, social trips, visits to the hospital and provide extra support for post-discharge customers.

To contact Bluebird Care call 01934 412430, email northsomerset@bluebirdcare.co.uk or visit www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/north_somerset

Mobile Artisan CREATES Stonebaked Pizzas in North Somerset!

A new and exciting business based in Locking is celebrating a very busy and successful start of trading!

Gill and Rob moved to Locking from Wrington a year ago with the aim of making further lifestyle changes including starting a business together. That’s when BAREFOOT STONEBAKED PIZZA CO. was born.

Gill said “We are passionate about high quality, healthy food which also caters for vegetarians and gluten-intolerant people (yes, we also make up our own gluten-free dough!) We create and then cook authentic Italian pizza’s in a huge clay wood-fired oven mounted onto ‘Pepe’ our restored retro-style Italian Piaggio micro-van.

Being fully mobile we can be hired to cater for any occasion including parties, fundraising/charity events, weddings, festivals or shows.”

For more information see our website www.barefootstonebakedpizza.co.uk or Tel 07443 465425 to speak to Gill or Rob www.westonandworleadvertiser.com

COMPETITION TIME Odeon and Wookey Hole Tickets to be won!

DECEMBER COMPETITIONS’ PRIZE WINNERS DECEMBER ODEON COMPETITION PRIZE WINNER: TIM MARSHALL of Weston-super-Mare.

DECEMBER DENTAL SPA DIAMOND SPARKLE COMPETITION PRIZE WINNER: LOUISE MILES DECEMBER BOILER SERVICE COMPETITION PRIZE WINNER: REBECCA PASKER DECEMBER GENTLEMEN’S ROOM COMPETITION PRIZE WINNER: Lloyds ayers DECEMBER WOOKEY HOLE COMPETITION PRIZE WINNER: VICTORIA IZZARD

WELL DONE TO YOU ALL!!!

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Windows Carers Group Burnham-on-Sea

Windows Carers Group was formed in 2004 for those who care for someone with mental illness so that they could chat in total confidence about the struggle they had in coping with their situation.

Sharing their problems with others in similar circumstances who can understand and empathise, enables them to relieve the load and find possible solutions. We meet every Tuesday evening at the BAY Centre 7.00-9pm.

Please pop along for a friendly cup of tea or coffee to either listen or chat in an environment which is completely confidential.

We also run the Sunlight Mental Health Library for people to borrow books all free of charge. This opens every Tuesday morning 10.00-12.00 noon at the BAY Centre.

The mental illnesses covered are numerous and include depression, bi-polar, schizophrenia, aspergers/autism, OCD and alzheimer’s amongst many others.

If you require further information please phone Pauline on 07703 014792 or Tony on (07502) 126666 or take a look at our websites on: www.windowscarersgroup.com www.sunlight-library.org

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Weston to Clevedon Cycle Path Work to pave the way for the creation of a public footpath between Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare continues.

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North Somerset Council wants to create an off-road route from Wick Lane, Wick St Lawrence to Yeo Bank Lane at Kingston Seymour using the route of the historic Weston, Clevedon and Portishead Light Railway and the tidal sluices of the Congresbury Yeo and Oldbridge rivers.

The whole route would follow an existing track built by the Environment Agency (EA) for servicing their flood defences. In places the track way is constructed on flood defence works which protect the area, most of which is private agricultural land, constructed at significant public expense. Much of this track follows the historic railway bed and so can be adapted without extensive construction work or dramatically impacting upon the local environment or surrounding land uses.

The route will reduce the distance between Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon town centres by about four miles for non-motorised traffic and will also make this journey significantly safer and much more desirable as it means that cyclists and horse riders can avoid main roads and negotiating junction 21 of the M5.

The Environment Agency will be carrying out work on the flood banks between March and September next year and again in 2015.

Because the area is a site of special scientific interest work cannot take place outside these times because of over-wintering birds.

North Somerset Council’s deputy leader and executive member for transport, Cllr Elfan Ap Rees, said: ”Interest in what we want to achieve by creating this route has grown considerably and legal work with six parties should be finished by March next year.”

“Planning applications, which have been revised to reflect the Environment Agency works, are due to be submitted next month.“ “Until the EA has finished their works it is unlikely we will be able to get on site but we want to start as soon as we can. We remain fully committed to the delivery of the scheme; however we accept the need to revise our programme to suit the EA flood defence works which are more important.”

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What’s On – January 2014

Events Guide 1st – 31st January

Welcome to our expanding events guide. Kindly contributed to by YOU. The listing covers up-coming Events in January and local Gig Guide.

Theatre, Arts and Events Up-coming January 2014 events 11th January Uphill Market Victory Hall, off Old Church Road, Uphill Free admission.

For more details: June on 01934 418 184 or Nicola 01934 626 304

Charity Wassail with the Mangledwurzels Rich’s Farm, Mill Farm,Watchfield, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 4RD In aid of B.U.S.T (Breast Cancer Unit Support Trust) Tickets £7.50 A night of Wurzels-flavoured, ciderfuelled Scrumpy + Western madness from The Mangledwurzels.

Burnham-on-Sea Rotary Club in association with Rich’s Farmhouse Cider are holding their annual Wassail to raise money for charity (and ensure a good crop of apples, of course!).

Like previous years,The Mangledwurzels plus a support act, will be providing the entertainment.

Tickets will include a mug of mulled cider on arrival, and a bowl of the awesome Somerset Casserole from the Ciderhouse Restaurant.

Tel: 01278 794537 www.richscider.co.uk

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January 2014

12th January 6th Weston-super-Mare Model Train Show

23rd January The 31st Weston AC Prom Run Series

Campus (behind Morrisons) Highlands Lane, Locking Castle, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 7DX. Adult £5. 50, OAP’s £5. 00. Child £2. 00.

Family £13. 00.

Advanced discounted tickets can be purchased from the following outlets.

Richards Railways, High Street,Yatton.

BS49 4DH. Tel: 01934 876328 www.richardsrailways.co.uk Loco-Notions Models, 88 Meadow St, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1QW. Tel: 07710 215566. www.loconotion.co.uk

Royal Parade,Weston-super- Mare Entry for the 31st Weston AC Prom Run Series is now open.

Tel: 01934 813340 www.westonac.co.uk/PromRun

www.westonsupermaretrainshow. com/wsm-2014.html

18th January Grand Pier Open Day Grand Pier Marine Parade,Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1AL From weddings to the Wurzels and corporate challenges to Christmas parties, as a unique and multifunctional venue we’ve got far more up our sleeves. Come along to our Open Day this weekend to see what else we do!

FREE entry Tel: 01934 620 238 Email: info@grandpier.co.uk www.grandpier.co.uk

25th-26th January 18th Annual Brean Rally Brean Leisure Park, Coast Rd, Brean Sands, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 2QY The Brean Stages Rally 2014 is the championship qualifying round for both the Association of South Western Motor Clubs and the Cotswold Motor Sport Group Rally Championships.

The South West’s Premiere Tarmac Stage Rally Now in its 18th year of running 12 Special stages, 52 stage miles over 2 days Full spectator facilities Entry is £5 a head, with children under 12 admitted free with a fee-paying adult. £5 per car in the car park.

01278 751595 For more information visit www.crswrallies.co.uk www.brean.com

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Curzon Cinema Sunday 19th January 2014 at 2.30pm The Curzon New Year Concert with Len Rawle and Graeme Wright playing the Christie Theatre Organ

Put the January gloom behind you and celebrate the start of the New Year with favourite music from Vienna, Broadway, Hollywood and the West End! Len Rawle is a very well known organist having been playing around the country for many years and having a featured performance in Sir John Betjeman’s TV film, ‘Metro-land’. He has also received the MBE from the Queen, for services to music.

Graeme Wright has been playing and demonstrating electronic and pipe organs for many years and both organists are looking forward to their first visit to Clevedon.

Sunday 26th January, 2014 at 2.30pm Shooting Stars

With Live accompaniment on the Christie Theatre Organ by Byron Jones, Directed by Anthony Asquith (The Importance of Being Earnest, The Winslow Boy, The VIP’s, The Yellow Rolls Royce, etc.), this 1927 film stars Annette Benson, Brian Aherne, Donald Calthrop and Chilli Bouchier in a lively satirical comedy drama set in and around a British silent film studio.

The first film directed by Asquith, it shows a fascinating gl impse into the workings of a silent film studio of the period with several films being shot at the same time on the same stage - musicians scrambling to provide ‘mood music’ for the scene, handcranked cameras, clapper boys and all the paraphernalia of a busy studio. This i s a new copy made by the BFI and this is the fist time that the Curzon has shown the film. Byron Jonesis, Clevedon’s favourite accompanist and he is well known for providing brilliant musical accompaniment to such silent films as Lon Chaney’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ and ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, and Buster Keaton’s ‘The General’. www.westonandworleadvertiser.com

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Christmas Conundrum Did you have a go at our Christmas Conundrum?

Here are the answers…

Q1. Oscar Deutsch entertains our nation with film - The Odeon cinema takes its name from the initials of that phrase.

4th January Railhogs

Scally’s 12 Carlton Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 1UA 01934 413412 www.scallys.com

Q2. “We Will Rock” contains no drums - it’s all feet stamping and hand claps.

7th January

Q3. Taking the A roads leaving London, the A6 ends in Carlisle and the A2 ends in Dover. A6 - A2 = A4 which ends in Avonmouth.

Therefore, with the A2 ending in Dover and the A3 ending in Portsmouth, A2 + A3 = A5 which is Holyhead.

Boro Sports & Social Club, 2 Locking Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 3DF 01934 622940 www.lemonrock.com/ borosportsandsocialclub

Q4. They are all UK airports from which EasyJet flies. The missing one is BRS – our very own Bristol Airport.

Q5. According to the latest data from the Planck Satellite, the universe is 13.82 billion years old.

Q6. That phrase appears above WH Smith in Weston’s High Street.

Q7. Swinging on a Star features in ‘A Hole in the Head’.

Q8. Four members of the Rajasthan Royals were found guilty of Spot Fixing.

Q9. In CBBC’s Dani’s Castle, Bogmoor Castle was bequeathed to Dani by her Great Aunt Marjorie.

Q10. Boris would rather see David Cameron “fail miserably” than stab him in the back.

Hope this amused you over the festive period and got the grey matter working. Until next time.

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Local Gig Guide - January 2014

January 2014

A Tribute To Elvis & Rock & Roll (Elvis 56)

11th January

Changing Lanes The Brit Bar, 118 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 1HP www.lemonrock.com/ britbar

17th January Grouvecat

The New Market, 129 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 1HN 01934 412030 www.lemonrock.com/ newmarketwestonsupermare

18th January The Stanleys

Back Bar High Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset 01934 412030 www.lemonrock.com/ backbarwestonsupermare

Britrockers Scally’s 12 Carlton Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 1UA 01934 413412 www.scallys.com

Soulville Express The Old Pier Tavern, Burnham-on-Sea Pier Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 1BT 01236 987456 www.lemonrock.com/ oldpiertavern

A Tribute To Elvis & Rock & Roll (Elvis 56) The Globe Inn 17 Newtown Road Highbridge, Somerset TA9 3HX www.lemonrock.com/ globeinnhighbridge

25th January House of Kane

Scally’s 12 Carlton Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 1UA 01934 413412 www.scallys.com

Rough Justice The Old Pier Tavern, Burnham-on-Sea Pier Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 1BT 01236 987456 www.lemonrock.com/ oldpiertavern

1st February The Stanleys

Boro Sports & Social Club, 2 Locking Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 3DF 01934 622940 www.lemonrock.com/ borosportsandsocialclub

The Real Deal The Britannia Inn 118 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 1HP 01934 632629 www.lemonrock.com/ britanniainn

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8974 private Albert Edward Lancaster was born in Hill End, Worle in 1891, the ninth son of Joseph and Mary Jane (nee Warren) Lancaster and was educated at the local village school. He attended St Martin’s Sunday school, as well as the bible class, carrying into manhood the frank and kindly attributes which had marked him as a boy.

He is shown in the Weston-super-Mare Mercury as working for the Great Weston Railway Company, before joining the army, although in the 1911 census he is given by his mother, as working as a porter for a wine merchant. Presumably he joined the Great Weston Railway Company later.

Although he was keen to get into khaki as quickly as possible when war broke out, from his medal record it would appear that he did not enter the war until after 1915. He was enlisted in Weston-super-Mare in the 7th battalion Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert’s).

On the 31 March he was engaged in a reconnaissance patrol, when he was severely wounded. Although his comrades carried him back to the lines, he died from his injuries. Sadly his mother had lost her husband Joseph early in 1915 and her eighth son, Wilfred, in July 1916.

In April 1917 his mother is shown as living at 2, Greenwood Road, Worle.

Frank Gosden Worle History Society

email: frankgosden@talktalk.net

Worle History Society: Secretary Raye Green (01934) 516773 References: Weston Gazette , Weston-super-Mare Mercury , Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

The society holds meetings in the Community Centre, Lawrence Road, Worle, on the first Thursday of the month at 7pm. All are welcome.

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Hinkley Innovation Centre application approved A multi-million pound investment by Somerset County Council that could bring up to a thousand jobs to Somerset has moved a significant step closer.

A planning application to build the Hinkley Innovation Centre at a site at Bridgwater Gateway was approved by Sedgemoor District Council.

The Innovation Centre will provide 24,000 square feet of office space dedicated to the low-carbon energy sector. It will provide a space for businesses and specialist organisations to work together during the construction of Hinkley Point C and also provide a base to help businesses tap into other low-carbon energy projects across the UK. In reaction to the news, Deputy Leader of Somerset County Council, Cllr David Hall said: “This decision brings the creation of the Hinkley Innovation Centre a big step closer and it is absolutely fantastic news for the project and for the economy of Somerset.

“We want to capitalise on the building of the new Hinkley C reactor and the developing low carbon economy of the region. The creation of this ‘Business Hub’ will boost inward investment into Somerset, bringing jobs and prosperity for the people that live here.

“This announcement is extremely positive news and will assist us in our discussions with Government to secure European Regional Development Funding”.

The Innovation Centre has the potential to provide a hub for businesses, colleges, and specialist agencies like the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre and the Manufacturing Advisory Service.

For more information contact, Jonathan Williams, PR & Communications Officer on 01823 359219 or email: jxwilliams@somerset.gov.uk

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4 Seasons Asian Food Take-Away Restaurant 14 The Centre, Weston-super-Mare Somerset BS23 1UW

t: 01934 643777 Chinese, Cantonese, Thai www.fourseasonsasianfood.co.uk

Mendip Gliders Mendip Gliding Club, Halesland Airfield, New Road, Draycott, Cheddar, N Somerset, BA5 3BX

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New Business start-ups The number of new business start-ups launching in North Somerset supported by NSEA continues to go from strength to strength, with 39 new businesses launched and 46 new jobs created since the beginning of October.

Our latest figures show an increase on the same period in 2012 which saw 28 new businesses launched and 38 new jobs created.

Recent start-ups have ranged from a digital animation company to online pet supplies, a tea room to an equine physiotherapy service and a school of performing arts to a home maintenance company.

The latest statistics follow on from a successful summer, in which 51 new businesses launched and 71 new jobs were created with our help across the period July to September. This again marks an increase on the same period last year, when 32 businesses were launched and 55 jobs created.

North Somerset Enterprise Agency’s Chief Executive Angela Hicks says that the rise in business confidence and entrepreneurialism locally is highly encouraging.

“We are thrilled that once again, we can report an increase year on year in business start-up activity. This is good news for the area as successful new companies will create jobs, both now and in the future, as well as bringing money into the economy.”

“We are seeing some exciting and innovative new enterprises launching across a wide variety of sectors and are working with many new entrepreneurs to provide the training and advice they need to stand their businesses in good stead for the future.”

“Having the right information, advice and support is crucial in the early stages of running a business so we are delighted that the numbers of people taking advantage of our free or low-cost services continue to grow. We have an experienced team of advisors waiting to help and our door is open to all new businesses who need advice on any aspect of running a business.”

All sorts of support, all kinds of businesses We know that every business is different - that’s why we offer a wide range of services by a team of dedicated business advisors, each with their own specialist knowledge and skills.

We believe that because we are here, many businesses who would otherwise never have started or fallen by the wayside have remained strong and are actively contributing to the local economy, many as local employers.

A total of 96% of firms which have benefitted from free advice, offered by the agency during the last fiscal year, have survived their first 12 months and 72% have achieved at least three years in business.

If you would like our help to start in business then please contact us for more information. www.northsomersetenterpriseagency.co.uk/businessstart-up-course www.westonandworleadvertiser.com

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Photography

Portraits, Live Music Events, Weddings & Model Portfolios, Landscapes and Abstract images

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Flying High in Weston in 2014

The Weston Air Festival will be a two day international air show in 2014, building on the success of the previous year’s show.

Taking place on Weston-super-Mare Seafront on 21 and 22 June 2014, the event will incorporate the town’s Armed Forces Day celebrations on the Saturday with military exhibitions, displays and family fun on the Beach Lawns on the Sunday.

Planning is already well under way with aircraft from both the UK and abroad confirmed to appear at the show. Displays will include formation display teams, fast jets, historic planes and helicopters.

All the latest news will be available here as planning progresses.

For information on sponsorship packages please contact our events team on 01934 427 225 or events@n-somerset.gov.uk Information and application forms for traders will be available to download from this webpage in early January.

See more at: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/News/ Pages/Flying-high-in-Weston-in-2014

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Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year! !

We are starting 2014 with a competition called ‘Celebrating Pets’ and are asking people to enter photos, drawings, short stories and poems about what your pets mean to you.

We will then pick winning entries that will be displayed in a notebook, on sale by Easter. All proceeds raised from entries and notebooks will go to two charities chosen by our Facebook followers. All the entries are being displayed in our reception area and they look great, please keep them coming!

We are now into the real depths of winter and with the icy weather around we kindly ask you to make sure that all your small furries are well cared for.

Water bottles quickly freeze so it’s important you check them at least twice a day. Small furries also feel the cold and become ill quite quickly if they are not well insulated. In particularly cold periods it’s worth considering keeping them in garages or sheds rather than the garden.

Your puppy will learn basic commands, socialisation skills and will get used to the veterinary environment during their visits. Our courses are £20 and you will also receive information to take home to read. We look forward to seeing you soon.

If you have any questions or need some advice please contact us on

01934 622022 or why not pop in for a chat.

Lots of you may have welcomed new members to your family over the Christmas period and it’s important to get them set up for life. Here at Green Pastures we offer puppy and kitten starter offers from £55. These include: lP rimary vaccination course l Microchip lD ose of worm and flea treatment lW eeks free insurance lV et health check lN urse consultation l I nformation pack

We also offer puppy socialisation classes with Katy, one of our qualified nurses. These run on a Thursday evening for an hour and our courses run for 4 weeks. www.westonandworleadvertiser.com

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BUYING OVER THE INTERNET

Many people buy goods and services over the internet, but are not always clear about their legal rights.

Essentially, when you buy goods over the internet from a UK based company, you have the same rights as if you had bought them from a shop.

This means that: lT he goods must match their description and conform to any advertising claims made about them. lT he goods must be of satisfactory quality. In other words, they must meet the standard that a reasonable person would expect. lT he goods must be fit for purpose, which includes what you would normally expect from the goods in question and anything you have specifically pointed out to the seller. l I f the seller is a business (rather than a private individual) and sells goods that are unsafe or fail to a material degree to match their description or price, a criminal offence may have been committed.

There are some additional rights associated with internet purchases. These include: lC lear information before you buy, including the name of the seller and the price of the goods. If you pay money before the goods are delivered, the seller must also give you his or her full postal address. lT he right to cancel your order and get your money back any time up to seven working days after you have received the goods. You might, however, have to pay to return the goods. Note that you cannot cancel if the goods were made to order or were perishable or were newspapers. Nor can you return audio or video recordings that have been unsealed. lT he goods should be delivered within 30 days, unless you and the seller agree otherwise.

These rights do not apply when you buy: financial services; timeshare arrangements; food and drink from a delivery service; goods at an on-line auction; services such as accommodation, catering or leisure services that are ordered for a specific date or period.

If you pay by credit card for a single item worth between £100 and £30,000, the credit card company may have equal liability with the seller, even if the credit card company is not based in the UK. If you buy from an overseas company, you rights will depend on the law in the country where the firm is based. Within the European Union, your rights will be similar to those in the UK. Here are some of the ways in which you can deal with any problems that arise: l I f the goods aren’t delivered within thirty days, or by the agreed date, you have the right either to cancel and get your money back or to ask for a replacement. l I f the goods are damaged or are substantially different from their description, you are entitled to ask 30

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for a full refund, including the cost of all postage and packaging. l I f the goods are faulty and you return them promptly, you don’t have to agree to a replacement or repair lY ou may be entitled to compensation if the goods don’t match their description, or are of unsatisfactory quality or are not fit for purpose. Such shortcomings could amount to breach of contract. l I f there is a problem, stop using the goods, find proof of purchase, contact the seller (and, if applicable, the credit card company) in writing enclosing a copy of the proof of purchase. Explain the problem and state what you want, for example, a full refund, a repair, a replacement or compensation. Keep a copy of your letter and send the original by recorded delivery. Make a note of the details of any telephone conversations you have with the company, including the date and time of all calls and the name of the person to whom you have spoken. l I f you are unable to gain satisfactory redress, your ultimate option is to take court action, but you should always seek advice before contemplating this step. l I f an advert proves misleading, indecent or dishonest, you can contact the Advertising Standards Authority (020 7492 2222). lH elp is always available from the Citizens’ Advice Consumer Helpline (0845 404 0506).

Further, detailed advice is available by visiting one of North Somerset CAB’s drop-in sessions at: lB adger Centre, 3-6 Wadham Street BS23 1JY Weston-super-Mare (Mon, Tues, Weds & Fri: 9.45am - 1pm) Tues evening: 4.30pm – 7pm l North

Somerset Courthouse,The Hedges, St Georges Weston-super-Mare BS22 7BB (Housing Court Possession Desk Monday: 9.30am – 12pm) l2 5 Old Street, BS21 6ND Clevedon (Tues & Weds: 10am – 3pm)

Sedgemoor CAB’s drop-in sessions are at: lB urnham-on-Sea Methodist Church, College St. Burnham-on-Sea. (Tuesdays, 9.30-12.30). lH ope Baptist Church, Church St., Highbridge.

(Thursdays, 9.30-12.30). lT he Lions, West Quay, Bridgwater.

(Monday-Friday 10-1; Saturdays 10-12). lC heddar Baptist Church, Lower North St., Cheddar.

(Mondays, 9.30-12.30).

The CAB offers advice that is free, independent, confidential and impartial.

www.nscab.org.uk Call 01934 820041