A word from the Editor Stand by for a bumper month of entertainment in Weston; there are some fantastic days out to be had! The two-day Armed Forces Day and Air Festival Spectacular on the beach lawns returns to build on last year’s success. Also, the Pro-National bike riders will be here thrilling the crowds with their displays and there are loads of other events happening in and around Weston for you to enjoy; so let’s hope we have a ‘flaming June’. We would like to wish Mark Sweeting and his team well on their sponsored bike ride to Paris, raising money for the remarkable cause that is Weston Hospicecare; read about Mark’s preparation on page 21. We also have an article on how you can become part of the history of Weston. Imagine future generations seeing your name engraved on the floor at the Museum - see the inside backcover for more information. Also, we would like to thank Morrisons and Asda for becoming the latest in our growing list of distribution points for the Weston & Worle View magazine; you can now pick up your copy when you’re shopping!
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This months front cover image shows The Red Arrows in fine form! kindly supplied by local photographer, Martin Slade
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At a glance – June
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WESTON ARMED FORCES DAY & the spectacular AIR FESTIVAL!
07 rnli weston – STATION APPEAL
LOCAL DONATIONS COME FROM ALL AREAS
08 ODEON, HAYNES MOTOR MUSEUM,
Seaquarium & OLD MANOR COMPETITIONs
09 WIN McBusted & UK LIVE Tickets!! 14 What’s On & Gig Guide 21 ‘PEDAL TO PARIS’ for A good cause 27 Worle War Memorial 31 WESTON MUSEUM – buy a block!!! Welcome to
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‘Armed Forces Day’ imagery taken by Martin Slade. Weston aerial image by Rich Collar Photography. We’d like to thank Weston Town Council for kindly supplying all additional imagery and copy for this article.
ARMED FORCES DAY & AIR FESTIVAL 2014 Armed Forces Day – Weston Air Festival | Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd June Before the days’ activities begin, there will be a ‘Granting of Honourary Freedom of the Town’ to 40 Commando, Royal Marines. The official Armed Forces Day opening and flag raising, will follow.
Armed Forces Day 2014
Armed Forces Day first took place on 27th June 2009; it replaced Veterans’ Day which was first observed in 2006. Armed Forces Day is a celebration of our fighting men and women, and the immeasurable contribution they make to our lives and to the reputation of our Country. Through centuries of service to the nation, the members of our Armed Forces have established a record unequalled in the world. They work selflessly with honour and distinction in the most challenging circumstances imaginable. This day also recognises the wider family: the Veterans, young and old; the many volunteers who support the Cadet Force so tirelessly; and – of paramount importance and sometimes forgotten – the families and friends whose care and support enables such excellence. Locally, Weston Town Council has continued to provide funding necessary to hold the local celebrations, which are organised by a steering group of fantastic volunteers. Building on the success of past events, this year’s show is set to be bigger and better and will take place on the beach lawns, opposite the Tropicana, Saturday 21st June 2014. The Freedom of the Town will see 550 Royal Marines parade from Regent Street to Princess Royal Square where the ceremony will begin at 11am.
The ceremony will close with a helicopter flypast and 11 gun salute before the 40 Commando, Royal Marines march off towards Oxford Street to exercise their freedom. Following this, the Armed Forces Day flag raising ceremony will commence at 12.30pm, complemented by the RAFA Band Concert. In the Armed Forces Village, visitors of all ages will have a unique opportunity to see Armed Forces up-close; meet current personnel, Veterans, Cadet Forces, Civilian Agencies and Charities. Throughout the day there will be a range of Arena events including the Red ‘Barrows’ Display by 290 Squadron Air Training Corps and various displays by Army, Sea and Marine Cadets. There will be a Junior Gun Display and Sealed Knot Black Powder Demonstration by the Sir Henry Tillier’s Regiment of Foot. various air displays and fly-pasts are planned throughout the afternoon. The day will close with a Drumhead Service and Evening Hymn, concluding with flag lowering at 1800hrs, where it will presented to the Mayor for safe keeping until next year. The Armed Forces Village will remain for the Sunday, as tens of thousands are expected to descend on the Town to enjoy the Weston Air Festival, with tightrope walkers, samba bands and much much more performing in the arena.
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Air Festival 2014 The spectacular two day event will feature displays from:
The Red Arrows Vulcan Bomber Tucano Tutor Sea King Helicopter Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (featuring the most famous and charismatic fighter plane, the Spitfire, the historically important and rare Hawker Hurricane, and the hardworking unsung hero of World War Two; the Dakota)
The RAF Falcons parachute display team will also be performing at the Weston Air Festival and Armed Forces Day celebration, thanks to sponsorship from Weston College. Widely recognised as the UK’s premier military parachute display team, The Falcons will wow the crowds with their controlled freefall movements across the sky thousands of feet above the ground, including their trademark canopy stack manoeuvre. You can keep up to date with all the festival news and soon to be announced competitions at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/airfestival, or follow the latest updates on Twitter @WestonSeafront. Parking Park all day for £7 at Royal Sands beach car park, Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4NJ. Trade pitches There are spaces for promotional pitches (food and drink pitches are no longer available). For more information please contact our events team on 01934 427 225 or events@n-somerset.gov.uk.
More contributors help the Weston-super-Mare RNLI Appeal for a new Boathouse Many organisations, clubs, and groups plus individuals are rallying round to help Weston-super-Mare RNLI life-saving volunteers get their new boathouse and to keep carrying out their rescues.
When there is an Appeal happening it is often forgotten that the local RNLI station needs to keep the life saving service going while they collect enough money for the Appeal. The cost of running Weston-super-Mare RNLI station going is in the region of £100,000 a year. The cost of kitting out just one volunteer lifeboatmen with the personal protection gear he or she needs, is £1,290. Each year they have to spend an average of £1,330 on training each crew member. It is the rigorous training they receive which enables them to cope under the sometimes high risk conditions in which they are asked to launch their boats. Thus the station and its crew are always grateful for the efforts of their local area helping them to raise funds for the Appeal and their running costs. Panthers, the Beaver Colony from the 1st Milton Scout Group, presented Mrs Charlotte Conroy (The new Lifeboat Operations Mrs Conroy receiving the cheque Manager of from the Scouts. Weston-superMare Lifeboat Station) with a cheque for £1,690.27 towards the New Lifeboat Station Appeal. The money was raised by the group touring the Milton and Worle areas with their carol float and a lifeboat collection in High Street at Christmas. The Group would like to thank the people of Weston-super-Mare for their generosity. Charlie Conroy thanked the Panthers and all at 1st Milton Scouts for their fantastic support of the RNLI in Weston. She said; “Over the years this scout group has worked hard every Christmas to raise money for us. The crew are extremely grateful for their efforts which help to keep us going.” Mrs Hudson, a supporter from Banwell held a Coffee Morning which raised the sum of £261. The Treasurer of the Lifeboat station, www.westonandworleview.co.uk
Brian Ward, attended to receive the cheque. He said; “We are always grateful for individuals who give up their time Brian Ward and Mrs Judith Hayes and resources (Fundraising treasurer) at Mrs Hudson’s to help us. We do not get any money from government; it all comes from the public. Every time we launch to save a life it is only because of the marvellous support we get from people like Mrs Hudson.” Weston-super-Mare Round Table, at a dinner hosted by the 41 Club, presented a cheque for £250 to Mr Peter Elmont, chair of the Fundraising Branch and Mrs Charlotte Conroy.
Pete Elmont and Mrs Conroy receiving the cheque from the Round Table.
Mr Elmont said; “The Round table has always been a regular supporter of the RNLI. They know how important it is that a life-saving service is present in Weston Bay and they know how expensive it is to keep it going.”
For more information about the Weston-super-Mare Lifeboat Appeal and news of up-coming events, please log onto their website or contact Glyn Hayes on 01934 824587 www.westonrnli.org.uk
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Great Weston Ride With not long to go now and with lots of newcomers already on board, we thought it might help to summarise what participants can expect from the 2014 Great Weston Ride. There’s a fairly comprehensive list on the website, but key features at the finish once again include topnotch food for riders courtesy of the Field&Flower Outdoor Kitchen (menu details tbc soon). Riders’ food is included in the entry fee, while any friends, family, supporters, etc. waiting to greet riders at the finish are also able (and welcome) to purchase food from the Field&Flower kitchen. There is also a VERY nice new Great Weston Ride medal design for 2014 and these will be presented to riders at the finish to mark their achievement in completing the Ride and to serve as a permanent reminder of the day. A post-Ride massage service is on offer again for anyone who needs to soothe any aches and pains – same as last year, there’s no fixed cost for this,
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Weston Hospicecare has had an offer accepted for the Moose International’s headquarters in Winscombe. The Hospice will move from its current site in Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, to an ‘idyllic location’ in which patients and their families can receive vital end of life care. CEO Gill Auden at Weston Hospicecare explains this decision: “We are thrilled to have secured this fantastic site, surrounded by woodland, with good transport links and acres of space for us to create a state-of-the-art Hospice for our patients. This move will safeguard the future of Weston Hospicecare and excellent end of life care in our corner of North Somerset. This will be the third home the Hospicecare has had in our 25 years and this new site offers so much more space both for much improved outdoor space and views, which plays such a an important part in the health and well being of our patients”.
The Hospice will update the community at key milestones during the project.
BRENT KNOLL BAZAAR
FARMERS’ MARKET & PARISH CAFÉ
2nd SATURDAY every month
at Brent Knoll Parish Hall 10.00am to 12 noon Locally produced Fresh Beef, Pork, Chicken, Eggs, Cheese, Pickles & Preserves. Asian Food, Vegetable Stall, Westcroft Cider, Homemade Cakes and Savouries, Phoenix Cards, Handmade Cards, Silver and beaded jewellery, Children’s Games, Toys & Puzzles, Local Crafts, Textiles etc., CDs, DVDs, Books and Bric -a-Brac; plus Raffle
The Parish Café will be serving Bacon and Sausage Butties & light snacks
Entrance FREE
£7 per table – Call Eddie Fuller 01278 760 308 Proceeds to Brent Knoll Parish Hall
Churchill Sports Centre Open Day On Saturday 19th July, there is an Open Day at Churchill Sports Centre
Activities include exercise classes such as Zumba and Step, Inflatable run swim sessions, children’s dance, vibe cycling and much more. All activities are free and there are on site qualified child minders giving parents the option to try an activity child free. We are being joined by North Somerset’s Youth schemes and Cycling Network. There will be stalls and refreshments available.
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What’s On – June 2014
Events Guide 1st – 30th June
Welcome to our events guide. Kindly contributed to by YOU. The listing covers up-coming Events in June and a North West Somerset local Gig Guide.
Theatre, Arts and Events Up-coming June 2014 events 6th June The Wurzels
Grand Pier,Weston-super-Mare Somerset BS23 1AL Due to popular demand,The Wurzels are back on the Grand Pier this June. They will be entertaining hundreds of you with classics such as ‘I am a Cider Drinker’ and ‘The Combine Harvester’. Don’t miss out on your chance to experience the original and greatest Scrumpy & Western band This event is sponsored by Thatchers, and coincides with the start of our Cider Festival Weekend! ADVANCED TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT £9.50 OR £12.50 ON THE DOOR - VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE AT £19.50 Contact 01934 620238 www.grandpier.co.uk
7th – 8th June Grand Pier Cider Festival
Grand Pier Weston-super-Mare Somerset BS23 1AL. Thatchers and the Grand Pier have teamed up to bring you a delightful selection of sumptuous Somerset ciders, from sparkling to still and from cloudy to clear.That’s not to mention a delicious array of culinary delights including a mouth watering hog roast to keep hunger at bay. 12pm – 5pm- FREE Entry Contact 01934 620238 www.grandpier.co.uk
6th – 8th June Mixed Traction Weekend
West Somerset Railway
The West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset TA24 5BG The West Somerset Railway is proud to present a weekend of steam and diesel traction with a selection of visiting and home fleet diesel locomotives running our intensive timetable. See the website for details www.westsomersetrailway.co.uk
7th – 8th June Motocross Pro Nationals
The Beach,Weston-super-Mare Somerset BS23 1AL. The Pro Nationals Festival, the UK’s biggest motocross and action sports festival is back! e22 sports brings the Pro Nationals Festival back to Weston-Super-Mare on the weekend of the 7th – 8th June, for the second year running and is set to be the biggest, craziest motocross and action sports festival in the UK. The spectacular setting of Weston’s beach will be transformed into an adventure playground for 2 days of non-stop live action sports entertainment headlined by world class motocross racing and an awesome line-up of sports fun. See website for details Contact 01235 750749 @pronationals www.pronationalsfestival.com
8th June Tenors Un Limited – ‘Show the Suit Who’s Boss!’ Tour 2014
The Playhouse, High Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1HP Known as the‘Rat Pack of Opera’due to their charm, charisma, wit and style, Scott, Jem and Paul deliver a diverse set list, infused with fun and personality – from fresh, unique arrangements to well-known hits such as‘Nessun Dorma’ and‘You Raise Me Up’ 7.30pm Tickets: £19.50*/£18.50* 01934 645544 www.tenorsunlimited.com www.theplayhouse.co.uk
15th June Half Price Dads this Father’s Day at the Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset BA22 8HT Dads of all ages can have a treat this Father’s Day at the Fleet Air Arm Museum when accompanied by their ‘Child’. Whether you are a child of fifteen with a dad of fifty or a child of fifty with a dad of eighty, your dad will be admitted at half price.. Tel: 01935 840565 www.fleetairarm.com
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19th – 20th June Weston College proudly presents: Vegas or Bust! The Playhouse, High Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1HP Building on last year’s success, the talented students of Wessex Academy of Performing Arts bring you an evening that will be fast, fun, frivolous and thrilling. See website for more details Tickets: £11*, Concessions £7* 01934 645544 www.theplayhouse.co.uk
22nd June Weston-super-Mare Classic Car Event
Town Square High Street Weston-super-Mare North Somerset BS23 1HU A beautiful display of cars ranging through the ages from pre-war motorcars, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s classics, ‘youngtimers’ from the 80’s and 90’s ’ www.loveweston.com/events
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21st – 23rd June Grand Pier Cider Festival
Grand Pier,Weston-super-Mare Somerset BS23 1AL. On Saturday 22nd the pier is the only place to be as Weston-super-Mare plays host to the spectacular Air Show, and what better place to watch it from than the South Deck & Conservatory which has panoramic views of the town and bay. 11am-6pm - FREE Entry Contact 01934 620238 www.grandpier.co.uk
21st – 22nd June Armed Forces Day & Weston Air Festival
Beach front,Weston-super-Mare Somerset A weekend full of attractions. Check out the website for full details or alternatively pages 4-5 of this publication. FREE Entry www.armedforcesdayweston.org.uk
28th – 29th June Summer Weekender on Westonsuper-Mare Beach The Beach,Weston-super-Mare Somerset BS23 1AL Fourteen of the biggest names in music are coming to Weston-super-Mare beach on 28th and 29th June and now you can see them all with an exclusive Summer Weekender ticket! Acts include:
Jessie J, McBusted,The Backstreet Boys, Jason Derulo, Rizzle Kicks,The Saturdays, 5IVE, Scouting for Girls,The Vamps, Katy B, Union J, Neon Jungle, Rixton and Diversity visit the website for full details www.aeglive.co.uk/ www.uklive.co.uk www.facebook.com/UKLiveOfficial Twitter - @UKLiveOfficial
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14th June
Railhogs
Soulville Express
Scally’s, 12 Carlton Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1UA 01934 413412 www.scallys.com
Scally’s, 12 Carlton Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1UA 01934 413412 www.scallys.com
6th June
Retro
Derrin Nauendorf Loves Cafe 9 West Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1JR 01934 645672 www.lovesweston.co.uk www.derrinnauendorf.com
7th June Ruarri Joseph Loves Cafe 9 West Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1JR 01934 645672 www.lovesweston.co.uk www.ruarrijoseph.co.uk/
The Talk Show Hosts The Brit Bar, 118 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1HP 01934 632629 www.lemonrock.com/britbar
The Stanleys The Old Pier Tavern, Pier Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 1BT 01236 987456 www.lemonrock.com/oldpiertavern
13th June
The Old Pier Tavern, Pier Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 1BT 01236 987456 www.retro-band.co.uk
15th June The Jury The Bristol, Chapel Hill, Clevedon, Somerset BS21 7NL 0845 291 5427 www.lemonrock.com/jury
20th June The Flower Power Band Rookery Manor Hotel Edingworth Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS24 0JB 01934 750200 www.lemonrock.com/flowerpowerband
21st June The Talk Show Hosts The Brit Bar, 118 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1HP 01934 632629 www.lemonrock.com/britbar
Andrew Riverstone
The Real Deal
The Brewers Arms, Church Street, Banwell, Somerset BS29 6EA 01934 413412 www.andrewriverstone.com/
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The Bear, 30 Knightstone Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 2AW 01934 620739
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27th June
Filta
Pearl & The Diamond Geezers
The Royal Clarence Hotel 31 The Esplanade, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 1BQ 01278 783138 www.filta.org
BarraCoodas The Old Pier Tavern, Pier Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 1BT 01236 987456 www.lemonrock.com/barracoodas
Sound Of Sirens Cider and Cheese Festival Cricketer Farm Nether Stowey, Somerset TA5 1LL 01278 732084 www.soundofthesirens.net
24th June Raoky (part of Hatters Tour) Loves Cafe 9 West Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1JR 01934 645672 www.lovesweston.co.uk www.indiegogo.com/projects/raoky
Sarah Yeo Seagull Inn Northam road, Burnham on sea, Brean, Somerset TA8 2RF 01278 751002
The Babbling Brook, Shurton, Nr Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 1QE 01278 732695 www.patdg.co.uk
BarraCoodas The Old Pier Tavern, Pier Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 1BT 01236 987456 www.lemonrock.com/barracoodas
28th June Extractor The Old Pier Tavern, Pier Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 1BT 01236 987456 www.extractorband.com
Railhogs The Malt Shovel Wembdon Road, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7DN 01278 444905 www.lemonrock.com/railhogs
29th June Grouvecat Boro Sports & Social Club, 2 Locking Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 3DF 01934 622940 www.lemonrock.com/grouvecat
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4 Seasons Asian Food Take-Away Restaurant 14 The Centre, Weston-super-Mare Somerset BS23 1UW
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New Management
@ The Parish Clare and Richard Westlake have become the new managers of The Parish Pump pub in Worle. They have taken over from Richard’s father, Richard senior, who is leaving his son and daughter-in-law to take over the helm. Clare and Richard have many fantastic ideas and intend to implement a few changes to the Parish Pump. They have already changed the design of the menu, and the food on offer focuses on proper British pub fayre. Children have not been left out, with a new kids’ menu and place mats they can colour in whilst waiting for their food. For those with a sweet tooth (like myself!) they have added Kelly’s Cornish Ice Cream to the menu. For true beer lovers, there is a selection of barrelled ales to be enjoyed and, for families with young children, they are developing an outdoor play area. For the sports fans, there is Sky Sports. The Westlakes are focusing on good, family entertainment and laying-on events to suit everyone. On Monday the 9th of June they have the Theatre Orchard Company with Living Spit, performing One Man and his Cow. They will be having ‘Open Mic’ sessions, family discos, jazz and other live music sessions. Also in the pipe line are Hallowe’en and Christmas parties, plus much, much more.
Clare & Richard outside The Parish Pump
Most importantly, however, there is to be a massive Charity Day on the 30th August, ending with a Fire Walking Extravaganza, with all monies raised going to the well-deserving ‘Little Heroes’ children’s cancer charity. As if they didn’t have enough to do with running the pub, Clare and Richard have three children to look after, and Richard is riding the Great Weston Bike Ride’s 56 mile route from Bristol to Weston, via Chew Valley and The Mendips. All monies raised from the ride will be going to the Prostate Cancer Appeal Richard and Clare are developing a proper family pub in Weston with the personal touch; they know their customers, their likes and dislikes, and would welcome anyone to join them, lunchtimes or evenings, and for any occasion. At the moment and to support him in the kitchen, Richard is also looking for a part time chef 20 hrs a week.
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Pedal to Paris!
The Weston and Worle View would like to wish the team of Mark,Tommy, Anthony and Danny, the best of luck in their sponsored bike ride to Paris, which takes place between the 30th July and 3rd of August. After speaking to one team member, Mark Sweeting, it is very difficult not to be caught up in his enthusiasm, warmth, and true willingness to raise money for a remarkable cause – Weston Hospicecare. Mark works at Waitrose in Clifton, and part of his working life is to dedicate 100 hours a year for charity. He has been committing his 100 hours to the hospice because, like a lot of us, he has been touched by someone close needing the charity’s care.This is why he is happy and determined to raise money for this wonderful cause. The training for this event is hard work but, with the help of Virgin Active’s Gym, the guys have worked at this methodically.They keep a keen eye on their diet, which they ensure is kept high on protein and carbohydrates - especially on training days. They have just completed a 51 mile bike ride round the Mendips including Burrington, Cheddar and Wedmore; this alone used up 4,000 calories, but they will have to get used to this as they will be biking 80 to 90 miles a day.Their bikes have been serviced, and all the kits donated, by the Bicycle Chain, to which Mark would like to say “Thank You”.
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In addition to raising sponsorship on the ride itself, there is also a Triathlon event being held at Virgin Active Gym on the 14th of June. If you have a team that would like to compete, please contact Virgin Active Gym on Locking Road. This will be the first time Mark has been to Paris, and, although not the way he thought he would visit, he is sure he will be very happy to see the Eiffel Tower. He must, however, make sure he doesn’t arrive late, as the Tour de France will be arriving the next day! If you would like to sponsor this amazing event, please donate at: www.justgiving.com/ParisCycleWestonHospice Good luck to you all!
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RELOCATION TO THE HIVE PROVES A MOVING EXPERIENCE FOR NORTH SOMERSET ENTERPRISE AGENCY North Somerset Enterprise Agency (NSEA) has been celebrating its move into its landmark new workspace and business development centre The Hive, ahead of the arrival of the building’s first business tenants.
The North Somerset Enterprise Agency, (which opened in 1987 to support start-up and growing businesses across North Somerset with free or low-cost advice, support, information and training) will own, manage and be based at The Hive which is located in the Business Quarter of Weston Park, in the Junction 21 Enterprise Area of Weston-super-Mare and on the site of the former airfield. Previously based in Oldmixon Crescent in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset Enterprise Agency has, in its time, helped more than 3000 new businesses across North Somerset to start-up, supported the creation of thousands of local jobs and seen more than 10,000 people attend its training courses. A not-for-profit organisation, the Enterprise Agency’s mission has always been to stimulate, encourage and support local enterprise, thus helping to create a healthy local economy. In 2013 alone it helped 170 new businesses to start out, creating 217 new jobs. Whilst North Somerset Enterprise Agency will continue to work as a‘one-stop-shop’providing a steady supportive pair of hands to help entrepreneurs and small business owners with every aspect of running their organisations through its experienced, knowledgeable and locally-based team of advisors, moving to its own new business centre . will open up new a wealth of opportunities for the organisation and its clients. “Being based at The Hive, which we aim will become a hub where local businesses can work, meet, network, share experiences and collaborate, heralds a bright future for North Somerset Enterprise Agency.”explains Chief Executive Angela Hicks, who began working on plans for The Hive seven years ago. “We now have a first class conference room, meeting rooms and training facilities for the local businesses we serve, which will enable us to run many more events, networking and workshops. In addition, we are already taking bookings from larger organisations for meetings, hot desking and virtual office services, so The Hive really will be a building where local businesses of all sizes can work alongside each other.” “The Hive has been a long time in the planning and to arrive in our smart new offices and prepare to welcome our first tenants after all this time is quite overwhelming!”adds Angela.
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From left: Terry Gilbert, Hazel Wintle and Angela Hicks of North Somerset Enterprise Agency
“We are planning an official opening and events for local businesses to enjoy at The Hive in early July, but in the meantime we are already open for business and enjoying welcoming our clients, old and new, as well as our first tenants to our new premises.” The Hive will support the launch, development and success of start-up and growing local businesses by delivering on-site business support alongside a range of resources and services and some 20,000 sq. ft of rentable managed office space and communal facilities. It will provide 40-60 tenants with unfurnished offices, easy-in and easy-out terms, dedicated and secure broadband and a managed business reception, plus virtual office services, hot desks and meeting rooms to non-tenants. If features an‘Express Business Lounge’enabling people who need a hot desk facility in a smart professional business environment to buy space by the hour or day, sustainable transport options with pool cycles and showers and an electric vehicle charger and will be the home of North Somerset Business Club, which is run by NSEA. The Hive, which is designed to be energy-efficient and sustainable, incorporates many energy-saving measures, avoiding air conditioning and including natural ventilation and lighting, photovoltaic cells and solar panels on the roof. The new development has been enabled by an investment from the European Regional Development Fund, alongside funding from North Somerset Enterprise Agency.
Businesses who would like more information on relocating to The Hive or about the facilities and services that will be available, can contact Rob Hicks, business development co-ordinator on
07852 210980
or email: info@thehiveweston.org.uk
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New Bluebird Care office opens in Weston-super-Mare
A popular provider of quality care in the home has opened a brand new office in the centre of Weston-super-Mare. Bluebird Care provides care-at-home services to support adults of all ages, including those living with physical disabilities, people with learning difficulties or people living with dementia. As a locally owned provider, they are delivering dedicated services to allow the residents of the town, and wider North Somerset, to keep on living in their own homes happily and safely. Cllr Mike Bell, local councillor and member of both the Health Scrutiny Panel and Adult Social Services Panel at North Somerset Council, officially opened the new office at 35 The Boulevard last week. Cllr Bell commented: “I’m delighted to have been invited to open the new Bluebird Care office in Weston-super-Mare. Figures show that alarmingly, up to a third of people over the age of 75 say they are lonely, while a quarter say they do not leave their house for days on end. Older people are valuable members of our community, and it’s only right they receive high quality services which meet their needs. I look forward to working with Bluebird Care in the future, as they build strong links within our local community.” Set up by Tim Rowland-Jones and Louise Taylor, Bluebird Care has already made a difference locally since they started providing services last year. Activities include sponsoring a coffee morning on Grand Pier for Older People’s Day in October, and providing up to 25 new jobs for local people. Managing Directior, Tim Rowland-Jones added: “We care passionately about providing high quality personalised care for people living in their own homes and also about raising awareness of key issues such as dementia to make sure people are provided with the right level of support to live their lives.” Attending the grand opening were representatives from Healthwatch, the Multicultural Friendship Association, the Notable Club, local churches, North Somerset Council, and service users themselves. For Bluebird Care, the opening marks the opportunity for North Somerset residents to be able to make an even stronger choice about living an independent life and having access to tailored services that support them properly in their own home.
To contact Bluebird Care call 01934 412430, email northsomerset@bluebirdcare. co.uk or visit www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/north_somerset www.westonandworleview.co.uk
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66351 Lance Corporal Joseph Henry Payne was born in Worle to Oliver and Ada (nee Brooks) Payne on 6th December 1887. He is shown in the 1891 census as living with his parents in his maternal grandfather’s house in upper Worle. This was probably where he was born. In the 1901 census he is shown as living with his parents in Church Street. After attending the local school he was employed by the Midland Railway Company at Bristol. He was subsequently employed in the Swansea district, where he met and married Catherine (Kate) Penny in Pontardawe on 4th June 1910. Their son, John, was born in February 1913, but sadly died from bronchitis when he was only 25 days old. Joseph enlisted in Bristol, in the 2nd/6th battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment. Joseph was, unfortunately, killed on 2nd December 1917 at the battle of Cambrai. He was awarded the Victory and British War medals and is commemorated on Panel 6 of the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval. A fellow soldier, Private Bryant, was injured by the same shell, losing a leg, and travelled with his mother from Bristol in order to visit Joseph’s widow to recount what had happened to Joseph. Joseph’s widow, Catherine, remarried William John Price on 19th April 1919 at Stanton Drew, where she was born. Frank Gosden Worle History Society email: frankgosden@talktalk.net Worle History Society: Secretary Raye Green (01934) 516773 References: Ancestry.co.uk, 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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The Shop Upstairs The ‘Shop Upstairs’ is a student run project on Weston-super-Mare’s High Street and offers discounts for young people, as well as the opportunity to gain skills in retail. Outfits can be purchased for as little as £10.00 and range from high street labels to items that create the perfect vintage and retro look. As well as clothing, the shop stocks fancy dress, text books and essential kitchen starter kits for first homes. There is more good news for students. The shop is offering 10% discount on all purchases with a valid NUS card. The majority of the volunteers in store are students, like Stacey, who are looking for vital work experience to give them an edge when they leave college. The Shop Upstairs is located above Weston Hospicecare’s shop on the High Street. Weston College and Weston Hospicecare have partnered to open the shop which is mamaged by students, with support from the Hospice team, and all proceeds are used for the care of local people with life-limiting illness.
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Valiant
Soldier
erched at the top of Worle Hill, the three storied house in Church Road, now known as Highcliff, was once an Inn called ‘The Valiant Soldier’ From the back, the building gives the appearance of having been constructed in three phases and it is believed to date back to the seventeenth century. However there is no documentary evidence to support this claim; it could have been built more recently and may even be older. The interior shows many signs of alteration and addition and the large back door of the kitchen certainly suggests this was once the stable area. Legend has it that Judge George Jeffries stayed at the inn during the course of the Bloody Assizes following Monmouth’s Rebellion in 1685. Sadly again there is no evidence to support the story, indeed it is unlikely that Jeffries came anywhere near the village of Worle during his progress in the West Country. No doubt the villagers did not feel too deprived as a result of the oversight, the vicar at the time, one Joseph Francklyn was recorded in ‘King James’ General Pardon’ during the following year and others were probably involved. It would be interesting to find out when the inn became known as the Valiant Soldier and if it was in some way connected to events surrounding the insurrection. The Land Tax Redemption of 1799 shows Henry Long as the occupier of the Soldier, perhaps he had no valour! However in 1810 it was advertised for auction as The Valiant Soldier but this time as a mere dwelling house. Some sort of business was carried on at the premises as another advert in 1811 was for ‘private families’ presumably for bed & board, it is not clear. Many thanks to the research facilities of Weston Local Studies Library and Somerset Heritage Centre. To find out more about the pubs and other interesting historical detail, why not come and visit Worle History Society’s Exhibition at Lawrence Hall on 15th-16th August. All are welcome.
‘Worle’s Pubs’ is available now.
Book price: £7.00 For more details please contact:
Lesley Brown email: lesleyjb1@btinternet.com www.westonandworleview.co.uk
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Weston’s History: Be a part of it!!
Weston’s Museum is offering a oneoff opportunity to leave your name or corporate logo laser cut into a unique, numbered floor block, which will become a permanent fixture in the museum floor. The Buy-a-Block fundraiser has been created to support Weston-super-Mare Town Council’s bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund, for the refurbishment of Weston Museum.There are only 2000 blocks available, and each block comes with a numbered certificate. What are the costs? Members of the public can have their name or family name written on the floor of Weston Museum, engraved into a numbered floor block for many years to come, for only £30.00. Businesses can also choose to support the museum, by having their name and logo, or just their logo, engraved into one or more of the Museum’s floor blocks, for £120.00, per block. The blocks will be laid in the Museum during the refurbishment period, which is anticipated to happen from April 2015. A ‘proof of ownership certificate’ will be posted to you within 6 weeks, and your block will be available to see for a short time at the Museum. The council will provide you with a date to view your block, after processing your application. For all enquiries, please email: buyablock@wsm-tc.gov.uk Or you can download a form from: www.buy-a-block.co.uk. Forms are also available from: the Museum, Blakehay Theatre, or the Mayors Parlour, in Grove Park.