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An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the vibrant VANS team. The role of Support Alliance Volunteer co-ordinator 30 hours a week ÂŁ24,000 (FTE).

The role will suit someone who is experienced in and passionate about supporting people to become volunteers. You will lead our work on managing the highly successful Volunteer Pathway and Buddy schemes.

The two schemes have been developed and already have people engaging as volunteers. The role is to continue the programme through its second year. Both to keep current volunteers on board and recruit and train a new cohort. The contract is initially for 12 months with a full expectation of extension for at least two more years.

Terms include (prorata) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. The role is based in Weston-super-Mare and covers the whole of North Somerset.

If you want to support people to be excellent volunteers and also to train people to be volunteer buddies for people who need some additional support this role is for you.

For an application pack including full details email: info@vansmail.org.uk Deadline for applications Sunday 22nd March.

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The ODEON cinema celebrates 80 years T he ODEON cinema in Weston-Super-Mare has celebrated its 80th anniversary with a unique performance on one of only two remaining working cinema organs left in the UK. Over the last month, The ODEON has gathered stories about the cinema from the local community and worked with music specialists, to transform the stories into musical notes to create a soundtrack unique to the cinema.

WESTON-SUPER-SOUNDTRACK - Tribute to local memories with ODEON's anniversary anthem A unique soundtrack has been mastered by music specialists to commemorate 80 years of memories at ODEON Weston-super-Mare, as the newly refurbished cinema re-opens its doors on Thursday 12th February 2015.

Recollections from the past eight decades have been collected and transformed into a musical tribute using innovated technology called 'The Listening Machine'. Sound experts have used words and sentiment in stories, shared by local people to generate tune and rhythm - ultimately a soundtrack created by memories.

International concert organist Donald Mackenzie performed the dedicated 80 second tune at an exclusive screening which was attended by the local residents who shared their stories.

The eight chosen stories account for experiences over last 80 years include: Pam Avent's claim to fame: when The Beatles invited her to their 1963 ODEON show, whilst on route to the Weston-super-Mare cinema with friends to see them John Pickles: Early memories of watching Westerns at the cinema Pauline Roberts:

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War-time struggles saw herself and sister queuing to see the latest Saturday Morning films Mrs V Harvey: Glitz and glamour experienced at the ODEON Weston-super-Mare's opening night in May 1935 Peter Young: The thought process behind the 70th anniversary Floral Clock, designed by Peter himself Duncan and Pam Furner love story: A life together that started on the ODEON steps, which has led to celebrating their golden wedding anniversary with seven grandchildren.

ODEON Weston-super-Mare General Manager, Dawn Fisher, said: "Honouring the community in a really unique way has been a delight. Hearing the stories from our longest serving staff member Donna Filer to the West of England Theatre Organ Society (WETOS) Chairman Fred Smedley has been quite an experience.

The cinema and its guest have been busy over the last 80 years and we thank everyone for sharing their memories with us."

Dawn added, "The refurbishments over the last few weeks really celebrate our historic building especially our transformed upstairs foyer and we're looking forward to welcoming film fans back for another 80 years!"

Improvements to the cinema include: new seating in Screens 1, 2 and 3, with a new fast ticket entrance lobby and renovated seating area in the first floor foyer .

The Weston-super-Mare soundtrack will be presented as sheet music along with community plaque on the walls of the refurbished cinema for all to enjoy.

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Delphi and the Glass Slippers Darcey Bussell The Secret of Crickley Hall James Herbert

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t over 600 pages, this novel from the master of horror does not disappoint as the pages fly by. Gabe and Eve Caleigh have moved with their two daughters from their London home to the West Country to escape the memories of their five year old son who disappeared without trace from a playground a year ago.

Their new home is Crickley Hall, a large house with a checkered past, but it has been empty for many years. It seems a bargain price. As they settle into the community they learn more about the village, and Crickley Hall.

Tragedy occurred during the Great Flood of 1943, when the hall was being used to house orphans evacuated from London due to the Blitz. The children and their guardians all perished in the flood, and it would appear that the young victims are not content to remain quiet.

Soon Eve starts seeing her missing son and, like an unstoppable wall of water, the horrors that lie lurking in Crickley Hall flood to the surface, and Gabe must fight to save his family as the truth of that night in 1943 emerges: a truth that it is worse than any nightmare.

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or most young readers, Darcey Bussell will be familiar through the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.

What they may not be aware of is her career with the Royal Ballet, and she has poured this love and knowledge of ballet into her series of books for young ballet obsessed girls.

The Magic Ballerina books follow the adventures of Delphie, a young girl who attends a ballet school.

She is given a pair of red ballet shoes which turn out to be magical, and are able to whisk her away to the land of Enchantia where characters from famous ballets live.

In this book Delphie has to help Cinderella.

Something strange is happening and, as the clock chimes seven o'clock, time jumps and she never gets to attend the ball.

Along the way, Delphie also encounters a mysterious cloaked figure who tries to keep the Prince from finding Cinderella.

Guaranteed to delight any budding ballerina, this book is exciting and full of little glimpses into the world of ballet and dancing.

By Willow Coby

Alice in Wonderland Wordsearch Can you find the Alice in Wonderland Characters hidden in the grid?

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Tell us about your experiences with legal highs H ave you had a bad experience with so-called 'legal highs'? If so, North Somerset Council's Trading Standards would like to hear from you.

'Legal highs' have not been tested and approved by any government body and, if unsafe to use, their sale could be illegal. Some people refer to them as 'legal' because they have not been banned.

Trading Standards regulate the safety of products for sale but currently do not have enough evidence to establish whether 'legal highs' are safe. Therefore, they are asking the public to tell them about their experiences. Did they make you ill? Did they cause you to have an accident?

To help gather information of people's experiences Trading Standards have produced a form which you can download and complete at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/legalhighs. Alternatively you can ring 01934 888 802.

Mandy Bishop, North Somerset Council's Assistant Director of Operations in Development and Environment, said: "We are very concerned about these so-called 'legal highs' and want to find out whether their sale locally is a risk to public health”.

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Ban on smoking in cars with children moves forward MPs have approved regulations on legislation to stop people smoking in cars when children are present. The British Heart Foundation, along with other health charities and organisation, has campaigned for a ban to protect children from the health harms of breathing in tobacco smoke.

Research has shown that passive smoking increases the risk of developing coronary heart disease. The measure will come into force from the 1 October 2015.

Simon Gillespie, our Chief Executive, said: “This marks another step forward in efforts to protect children’s health from the dangers of tobacco. But it is not the end of the journey.

“Parliament will shortly vote on introducing standardised packaging – a key measure in helping to stop children from smoking. By ridding cigarette products of their distinctive designs we’ll reduce the appeal of this uniquely lethal product damaging the heart health of future generations.”

National Salt Awareness Week 16th-22nd March

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015 marks the 16th National Salt Awareness Week. Research tells us that a high dietary salt intake is associated with the development of high blood pressure, and an increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease.

Note the word ‘high’ in the previous statement.

Average salt consumption in this country is about 8.5g per person per day. This is about one and a quarter teaspoons. I know this because I measured it out and believe me, it doesn’t look a lot.

So why all the fuss about reducing our intake by what amounts to just about half a teaspoon? Salt is composed of 40 percent Sodium and 60 percent Chloride.

We need Sodium because it regulates water in the body, and helps in the transfer of electrical impulses along our nerve fibre system. But just 1g of salt per day would be sufficient to carry out all these functions. At 950 percent of the required daily amount 9.5g does seem suddenly like a very big number.

Salt raises the blood pressure because Sodium

encourages the body to retain more water. This increased volume of water in the blood vessels creates higher pressure.

Once you have high blood pressure you are more likely to develop heart disease, which is one of the leading killers in Britain today.

So, is it just a matter of leaving the salt cellar in the cupboard when we lay the table? Well no: about 75 percent of salt is hidden in processed foods. Brits eat more crisps than the rest of Europe combined, and with each packet, up to 1g of salt!

Processed meats, cheese, cereals, bread and ready meals are also high in salt. That’s the bad news – so what can we do about it?

Well, we can read the labels and choose foods with the lowest amount of salt. Studies have shown that by reducing our salt intake along with saturated fat, and by increasing our intake of fruit, vegetables and low fat dairy foods like yoghurt, we can reduce our blood pressure. Ideally, this should be combined with maintaining a healthy weight, limiting our alcohol consumption, and increasing our physical activity levels.

It sounds straightforward, but in reality we all need a little push sometimes. Why not take advantage of a health MOT at your local Fitness club or Health Spa. Most have facilities for measuring blood pressure and body fat, and many have staff qualified to advise on nutrition.

You might be inspired to change your lifestyle.

Who’d have imagined that reducing salt intake by just half a teaspoon per day would reap such big rewards. Now that’s got to be food for thought...just don’t add salt!

By Louise Addison

Deadline for next months issue 20th March 2

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years has been agreed by North Somerset Council.

It means the average Band D council tax bill for council services in the coming year will be £1,164.84 about £22.40 a week.

Also proposals to provide the catalyst to unlock over 900 jobs on the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare have been agreed by North Somerset Council.

The council approved taking a 15-year head lease on 16,300 sq ft of office space at Enterprise House on the Weston Gateway Business Park, next to junction 21 of the M5

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eston High Street was filled with happy customers on Saturday 14th February when Weston Local Producers Market came back into the town centre. Shoppers tried tasty scotch eggs, unique flavoured cheeses, local sausages and meats and so much more.

Stallholders and local businesses were pleased to see the popularity of the market and hope to see it grow in the coming months. Steve Webber of Times Past Cheese Dairy said “The Local Producers Market on Saturday morning was very exciting and very busy. We had plenty of stallholders selling a diverse range of quality foods and craft at low prices. Our customers turned out in large numbers and made the morning a great success.”

The market will return on the second Saturday of every month from 9am-1pm on Weston High Street. Steve says “We are looking forward to the next market on Saturday 14th March with three new stallholders to increase our range for you."

Don’t miss the next market : SATURDAY 14th MARCH

Tourism in North Somerset is being promoted as part of a national campaign.

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or the third year running, North Somerset Council is participating in a country-wide campaign to promote domestic tourism called Growing Tourism Locally, a VisitEngland-led project funded by the Government's Regional Growth Fund.

The theme for this year is 'Family Fun in Summer' and we're promoting 3 holiday experiences one centred around Weston and the air festival; one around Clevedon, building on its film connections, and the third getting the family outdoors and active in rural North Somerset.

The campaign will be live from 23 February for four weeks and as part of the promotional push. The experiences will be promoted on the Visit England website, Heart FM radio and through a digital media partner who will target internet users based on their browsing patterns.

Our aim is to make people aware of the breadth of leisure activities available in North Somerset and its great potential as a base for a family holiday.

…to help celebrate the new extension currently underway here at the Nest why not buy a brick and become an integral part of the Clubhouse itself.

The extension is due to be completed soon so what better way to help the club meet the cost of the work.

2014-15 sees the club at its highest ever level in National 3 S.W. Be part of the success Buy a Brick.

Bricks are available in two sizes, Single Brick with two lines of 16 characters and Double Brick which allows for four lines. All lettering will be in black but the wording is your choice. Standard two line bricks are priced at £45 with the four lines at £90. We can accommodate company logos To register intent and get an online form e-mail brad.speller@talktalk.net

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5638 Corporal Henry George Twitt was born in Worle in 1894, the eldest son of Samuel and Mary (nee Saunders) Twitt. He was baptised in St Martin’s church on 3rd June 1894.

After attending the local schools he was employed as a carter by Worle laundry, for whom his father also worked. Aged 17, Henry decided to emigrate to Canada, sailing on the Royal Edward from Avonmouth on 8th March Henry John Twitt 1911.

Henry was intially employed on the Canadian Pacific Railway and later woked in the States on the Great New York Central. Returning to Canada he was employed in a large steel works.

Whilst in Canada he met and became engaged to a Canadian lady. He, together with eighty of his work mates, enlisted,within a few months of the war breaking out, in the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery and was quickly promoted to corporal.

Whilst in England he was offered promotion to sergeant and an instructor post. He refused promotion in order to go with his mates to France. On 13th January 1916 his battery, having finished firing, were going off for a meal when a large enemy shell landed, and Henry was wounded in the adomen.

He was quickly taken to the clearing hospital but unfortunately died from his wounds. He is buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord), France, in grave reference 2.C.48.

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 7pm.

Easter bank holiday Monday, 6th April 2015

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Let’s Play SUDOKU Fill in the grid so that each row, column and 3 x 3 box, contains the numbers 1 through to 9 with no repetition.

You don’t need to be a genius. These puzzles use logic alone.

Watch out! Sudoku is highly addictive PUBLIC INFORMATION NUMBERS

If any of you happen to come across anyone homeless down here in Weston, here are some useful telephone numbers: SOMEWHERE TO GO: 4-6 Boulevard 01934 641880 Mon, Wed & Fri. - Drop In Times 10.30am - 2.30pm Advice, Support & Showers. Hot Drinks & Food BEACON DROP-IN CENTRE at Emmanuel Church , Oxford Street Tuesday 12-12.30 pm St PAULS CHURCH HALL, Walliscote Road Thursday lunchtime. Food available.

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The World's Largest Dedicated

Helicopter Museum

80 displayed aircraft, interactive zone & film theatre - plus regular events !

Collection includes two aircraft of the Queen's Royal Flight, the World Speed Record Holder G-Lynx, Russian Hind Gunship and the 'Huey' Bell UH-1H. Copter Coffee Cafe, Gift Shop, Picnic Area & Free Car Parking On Site Be sure to follow us on Facebook for regular updates !

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oodland Restorations is a Christian, family business, where we build furniture repair and restore antiques paint and shabby chic.

As well as sourcing furniture for people supplying for the public trade, charities hotels, pubs, landlords etc. I mention Christian, as Jesus was a carpenter people are always welcome to us, our pieces to us, our prices are very reasonable.

The Helicopter Museum Locking Moor Road Weston-super-Mare Somerset, BS24 8PP

Tel: 01934 635 227

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Libor donation will save 100’s of lives each year

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reat Western Air Ambulance Charity is one of several air ambulance charities in the UK set to benefit from a £5 million fund from Libor fines.

The charity is to receive £250,000 from the fund, which will help to ensure the vital lifesaving work we carry out continues. as well as this the Chancellor pledged £1million to GWAAC to help fund the helicopter.

Representatives from the air ambulance charities visited Number 11 with a number of MPs to outline to the Chancellor how the money would help.

The £5million funding was confirmed yesterday (24th February 2015) at a meeting between UK Chancellor George Osborne and the national Association of Air Ambulances, whose charity will distribute the money among the 20 local air ambulance charities set to benefit.

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The funding of £1million to GWAAC was announced in December.

The announcement follows extensive lobbying by the Association of Air Ambulances and is in addition to the Libor funds already announced for three air ambulance charities.

It also follows the announcement of relief of VAT on air ambulance charities and aviation fuel which was announced last year.

Combined the changes will be worth over £15 million over the next 5 years.

This excellent news will potentially equate to 800 more patients per year being saved nationally.

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Give Me A Bell!

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Who was Alexander Graham Bell

arlier this week I witnessed a remarkable thing – a room full of people who not once during the three hours they were together, took out a mobile phone to check emails, send texts, play games – or even make a call! It was remarkable because for most of us, the telephone is an integral part of modern life, an extension of ‘us’. The humble phone has come a long way since its creation nearly 140 years ago.

I wonder what its inventor would make of it now?!

Alexander Graham Bell was born in Scotland on 3 March 1847, and subsequently moved to Canada with his parents at the age of 23. With his father, grandfather, uncle and brothers all working in elocution and speech, and with a mother and wife who were both deaf.

Alexander developed an interest in acoustics.

Initially teaching the deaf how to speak, he finally decided to concentrate on experimenting with hearing devices and the transmission of sound via electricity, which culminated in the invention of the first practical telephone.

His innovative streak brought about some interesting results along the way! At the age of 16, he and his

brother built a robotic head which they got to ‘speak’ a few words. Alexander then taught the family dog how to ‘talk’ by manipulating its lips and vocal cords to form a crude sounding “Ow ah oo ga ma ma” (How are you grandmama?”)!

He’s also famous for inventing the metal detector, quickly put together following the assassination of US President James Garfield, in order to locate in his body the bullet that killed him.

But back to the telephone...Bell filed for a US patent to cover the transmission of sounds telegraphically on 14 February 1876 – the same day as rival inventor Elisha Gray.

Even now, there is controversy about who got there first – the Scotsman or the American – but generally it is accredited to Bell.

Three days after the patent was issued on 7 March 1876, Alexander got his telephone to work for the first time.

He made a call to his assistant in an adjoining room, uttering the words, “Mr Watson, come here. I want to see you.”

Later that year, he and Watson had a conversation 2 miles apart and as development continued, they were ultimately able to make a transcontinental call in January 1915 which spanned 3,400 miles.

By 1886, more than 150,000 people in the United States owned telephones.

Today, over 90% of American adults own a mobile phone, bringing the total in operation to more than 327 million! Now, that’s what I call a success story!

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

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ell, the mutiny on the Birnbeck has come and gone and now we are entering a crucial stage of the regeneration of Birnbeck.

We have started our business plan and will be presenting our first draft to the council within the next few weeks. Pier View is getting busier every weekend and the generous people of Weston and beyond are starting to raise much needed funds for the campaign. We are now in the process of becoming The Birnbeck Regeneration Trust and as soon as that is finalised, The National Piers Society will launch their national competition to design Birnbeck based on our briefing. We will be holding our awareness day at the Sovereign Centre on 7th March where people will be able to learn more about our campaign and also make donations as well as buy our charity CD 'Save Me'

by Barry Walsh. Barry's song will also be available as a download on all major download mediums such as iTunes, amazon etc for 79p, let's get the song into the charts!

The Let's Save Birnbeck Pier facebook page is still up and running so please join us. We are still recruiting volunteers for fundraising Ron Lock.

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uring the month of March we are holding an online auction.

The dates are 1st March to 31st March. There will be a different Item every day and bidding starts from 8am until 10pm. The highest bid at the end wins..

People can collect their items from Pier View or arrange delivery themselves. Items range from Books, Cinema Tickets to a Meat Voucher, also a Family pass to Bristol Aquarium.

We are also hoping to hold The Copper Mile. People are invited to put down their Coppers on Weston Promenade, from the Grand pier round to Pier View.

At certain points there will be someone with an Easter Egg. When someone puts a coin down on that certain spot they will be presented with an egg.

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ne day, when I was a child, my neighbours invited me to visit Weston with them... they parked

by Prince Consort Gardens and we spent the day around Anchor Head... I'd never known that end of Weston before, it was so much more magical than the bit I knew.

Soon I got my granny to take us there on day trips - mother and granny would sit drinking tea at the Cove Café and my sister and I would go onto Birnbeck and play all the classic space invaders machines and the like; which were in a building to the left of the main pavilion (looking out to sea)... I remember they also briefly had a Sinclair C5 “go kart” thing going on there too... 50p for a very slow “motor racing” thrill! Later, in 2009, I separated from my wife and there was only ever one place to live... I found a flat on South Road opposite the Dorville... two very happy years, except that my beloved Pier was falling down…

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picked up the February edition of the Weston and Worle magazine. In it I read Ron Lock’s account of “Save Birnbeck Pier”. Let us hope this happens, this old Pier extends Weston's attractions and has been a part of many people’s lives; certainly it has been a part of mine.

This love of Weston originated from childhood holidays with my parents long ago. A day would start on the New Pier and its penny machines. Then on, via Black Rock and Marine Lake causeway, to Sand Bay, then continue to the Old Pier; that unique place resting on an island of rock pools. A rural village surrounded by the sea. This was the happy experience that was seaside Weston. Between the two Piers there was a land of fun and interest to fill wonderful days.

One wartime holiday adventure resulted in my recovering from the waves, the burned out casing of an incendiary bomb. After a night of machine gun fire over the B&B where we were lodged, the morning visit to the New Pier found the decking to be full of holes. This was where bombs had burned through and been quenched in the sea. The Pier,however, was saved.

On the 12th of July 1991 Woodspring's Director of Marketing and Development, Mr Bob Acland wrote to thank me for his visit with Councillor Thompson to see my work (www.miniaturecottages.co.uk) He wrote: “The truest expression of the English countryside in any medium, a new art form. I would certainly want you to bring your creation to Woodspring. I will pursue any such opportunity which I hear of.”Birnbeck Pier, Knightstone and Rozel, they were all contacted by Bob Acland and meetings were attended. I hoped to fulfil my young dreams and become a part of Weston.

Bourton Model Village has made a heritage attraction of my work. But I was disappointed that nothing came of the Weston meetings, which Bob Acland worked so hard to bring about.

I do hope the Old Pier can be saved. It is an historic and very dear place, that completed a Weston-super-Mare holiday.

John Constable, ,Langport, Somerset

1st March - 31st March 8am - 10pm Different items every day

The North Somerset Play Forum Family Play Day at Prince Consort Gardens on Monday, 6th April from 2-4pm, Entrance is free and thereSave Me, now on sale from the Pier View at weekends priced £2.99, will be Punch and Judy, play equipment and games to play , there will Also available from Revolver Records also be petitions to sign, to save Birnbeck Pier. Do come along and also to have a look at the Grand Old Lady of Weston, who is urgently in at 2, The Centre, Weston-Super-Mare need of support and TLC! Quita, North Somerset Play Forum.

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Flying high at The Hive Aerial Circus Photography as three new tenants take Based in Worle, Aerial Circus photography is office space the brainchild of Rich Collar, ex-international

Television Cameraman. Rich offers a wide range Hive, North of he photographic services and from many different Somerset's new perspectives!!!

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business development centre, has welcomed Call 0791 020 7073 three new full tenants. www.aerialcircus.webs.com One Choice rich@aerialcircus.co.uk Recruitment has taken office space after a six month The Weston & Worle - September 4 The Weston & Worle ViewView - September 2014 2014 11 spell as a virtual tenant, whilst contract furniture supplier Furniture23 and health, safety and environmental consultancy Channel Compliance have also joined The Hive's busy business The first rounds will be played regionally and community.

Quarters, Semis and Final will be played at a neutral venue. There will be a finals dinner with The Hive, an enterprise hub from which start-up a guest celebrity presenting medals to the and local businesses can be based, work, do runners-up and an engraved cut glass trophy to business and enjoy on-site business advice and the winners. support from owners North Somerset Enterprise Agency (NSEA), has also extended its meeting The early rounds will be played in April and room menus to offer greater variety and added June, and the quarter-finals and semi-finals will innovative new furniture to its business lounge be played in June and July. The final will be where people can meet or work informally. played in August/September.

Since its official opening in July 2014, The Hive, The entry fee for the competition is £40 per has been flying high, achieving its occupancy team. If you are interested and would like to find targets and becoming a favoured location for out more please contact our Fundraising meetings, interviews and training for companies Manager, Lou Evans, at and organisations across the South West. fundraising@ageuksomerset.org.uk “We're enormously proud that The Hive has been chosen by three fantastic new tenants to be their base and that they are all enjoying being here and Beer Festival have found the transition so simple." says NSEA's Sunday 3rd May Chief Executive Angela Hicks.

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Go along to any DIY store or specialist decorating shop and you will see lots of different types of wall coverings, but how did they originate?

The first type of paper was introduced in Egypt around 4000 BC and was called papyrus. It was from about 200 BC that the Chinese started to put glued rice paper onto their walls, and around 105AD that they began to make paper from textile waste. Knowledge spread from the Chinese to the Middle East via prisoners in the eighth century. It took until the twelfth century for papermaking to reach Europe.

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English manufacturing methods became world famous, and in the eighteenth century wallpapers from London workshops were highly sought after.

Initially, hand painted papers imitated architectural details or materials like marble and stucco, but eventually other patterns emerged.

Ten Top Wallpaper Tips 1. Make sure all your paper has the same lot number so that it matches.

2. Use a lining paper to prevent the top paper from creasing or stretching and help the paste to dry faster.

3. Apply a one-inch stripe of white paint along the top of the wall before papering over dark paint or wallpaper. It won't be as noticeable if the wallpaper fails to align exactly at the top.

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4. Use a special plumb bob to get paper straight.

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The industry was revolutionized after WW2 when plastic resins were added to make wallpapers stain resistant, washable, and more durable.

Whilst the popularity of wallpaper has ebbed and flowed in the intervening years, there is now more variety than ever and a wide price range.

The choice of wallpaper can affect the mood and style of a room and can influences the selection of furnishing.

To get the best effect from any paper however, it is important to hang it correctly, so we have ‘pasted’ some great tips opposite…

The 1920’s are known as the Golden Age of Wallpaper as some 400 million rolls were sold during that period. The industry was revolutionized after WW2 when plastic resins were added to make wallpapers stain resistant, washable, and more durable.

Whilst the popularity of wallpaper has ebbed and flowed in the intervening years, there is now more variety than ever and a wide price range. The choice of wallpaper can affect the mood and style of a room and can influences the selection of furnishing. To get the best effect from any paper however, it is important to hang it correctly, so we have ‘pasted’ some great tips opposite...

5. Your first strip should be about four inches longer than the height of the wall. Strips after that should be at least two inches longer top and bottom and may need to be more to ensure a pattern match.

6. Turn off the power before papering around switches and receptacles. Remove cover plates and paper over them. Then make a diagonal slit from opposite corners.

Trim away the triangular flaps and replace the cover plate.

7. Double check newly hung strips for bubbles and seam matches.

8. Use a sponge to wipe excess adhesive and rinse the sponge often.

9. Use a sharp utility knife to trim paper

10. A special paste is needed to hang a border on top of wallpaper.

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By Susan Brookes Morris

Ten Top Wallpaper Tips 1 Make sure all your paper has the same lot number so that it matches.

2. a lining paper to prevent the top paper from creasing or stretching and help the paste to dry faster.

3. a one-inch stripe of white paint along the top of the wall before papering over dark paint or wallpaper. It won't be as noticeable if the wallpaper fails to align exactly at the top.

4. Use a special plumb bob to get paper straight.

5. Your first strip should be about four inches longer than the height of the wall.

Strips after that should be at least two inches longer top and bottom and may need to be more to ensure a pattern match.

6. Turn off the power before papering around switches and receptacles.

Remove cover plates and paper over them. Then make a diagonal slit from opposite corners. rim away the triangular flaps and replace the cover plate.

7. Check newly hung strips for bubbles and seam matches.

8. A sponge to wipe excess adhesive and rinse the sponge often.

9. Use a sharp utility knife to trim paper.

10. A special paste is needed to hang a border on top of wallpaper.

Fundraiser triples fundraising target for London Marathon

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rington resident Caroline Harding (38) played host to a fundraising event which raised over £6,000 for Weston Hospicecare.

Caroline Harding is one of five people who successfully secured a Weston Hospicecare ballot place at this April’s Virgin London Marathon. Caroline needed to secure £2,000 minimum sponsorship in exchange for her place in the world famous run.

However, the charity night in Wrington was such a success that Caroline exceeded her fundraising target by a fantastic £4,000!

A raffle and auction was held as part of the evening with prizes including: a villa in Tenerife, an apartment in Austria, an Amazon Kindle and a night for 2 in a Birmingham Boutique Hotel.

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others. If your child is older, warn them about sharing items such as lipstick, lip balm, make-up, razors, creams, lotions and other personal items such as towels and sports kit.

Our charming Georgian Hotel is renowned as Premier Wedding Venue, dueand to a first There are some Weston’s germ hotspots in schools, class reputation built on the outstanding reviews cafeteria trays are one of them!

One survey found from the many Bride and Grooms whose wedding days weper havesquare hosted. inch on a that there were more bacteria Our charming Georgian Hotel is renowned as cafeteria tray thanWeston’s therePremier were Wedding on a toilet Venue,seat, due to a first built on get the outstanding probably becauseclass thereputation trays don’t cleanedreviews as from the many Bride and Grooms whose wedding often. If your child drops food onhave a tray, they should days we hosted. throw it away!

Finally, your child can build up their immunity by We hold a Civil Wedding Partner- eating a well getting enough sleep and andCivil exercise, ship Licence, enabling you to simplify the balanced diet that includes lots of fresh fruit and arrangements by holding all aspects of your vegetables, andday byindrinking special one venue. plenty of water.

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Weston’s New Event

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resh after the success of the Weston Colour Run, Weston Hospicecare is pleased to announce the launch of yet another brand new event called the Neon Five.

Seen in major cities across the world and another Weston first, the Neon Five will take place on Saturday 25th October 2014 from 6pm at Weston Woods.

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By 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.

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Flowers and Mothers’ Day

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other’s Day began in 1908 after an American lady, Ann Jarvis, asked the local church if they would set aside a day to commemorate her mother’s death.

From this grew the idea to create a holiday on which all mothers – alive or dead – could be remembered, parents respected, and family bonds strengthened.

Ann started a campaign to have Mother’s Day recognised as a holiday. In 1914 she succeeded when US President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day, celebrated in May, an annual holiday. The practice has spread throughout the world!

During her campaign, Ann posted or handed out white carnations, and this flower became a symbol for the day. Mothers would wear a white carnation if their mother was dead, and a coloured one if she was still living.

In the UK, Mother’s Day is celebrated in March on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Traditionally, this was a time when all family members were granted time off work and could gather together to worship. The day became known as Mothering Sunday – or Rose Sunday – because roses were handed out to all women present at church.

Flowers symbolise purity, beauty and life – all attributes possessed by mothers - and gradually the tradition of giving flowers grew. But above all, flowers are given because our mothers like them!

Have you ever come across some interesting artifacts when out metal detecting or just digging in your garden? Do you have objects that you think might be very old or quite significant?

Bring them along to our Archaeology Enquiries Desk to get the opinion of our knowledgeable volunteers.

They will be available every other Thursday (beginning on Thursday 26th February, up until Thursday 26th March) between 1pm and 3pm.

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The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is looking for new members to join their Groudcrew team!

The Groundcrew are essential to the charity as they help the team fund raise in their community.

They are currently looking for people to help out with store collections. The following dates are available 16th March: Morrisons Clevedon 17th March: Morrisons Clevedon 7th April: Morrisons Clevedon 8th April: Morrisons Clevedon 11th April: Waitrose Portishead

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Sprains & Strains

sprain is an injury to a ligament (the tissue that connects two or more bones together).

In a sprain, one or more ligaments is stretched or torn.

A strain is an injury to a muscle or a tendon (tissue that connects muscle to bone). In a strain, a muscle or tendon is stretched or torn.

Treatments for sprains and strains are the same. Think PRICE. Protection: Protect the injured area from further injury by using a support or sturdy lace-up shoes Rest: Rest the injured joint or muscle. Avoid activity for the first 48 to 72 hours after injuring yourself.

Ice: For the first 48 to 72 hours after the injury, apply ice wrapped in a damp towel to the injured area for 15 to 20 minutes every two to three hours during the day. Do not allow the ice to touch your skin directly, because it could cause a cold burn.

Compress: Compress or bandage the injured area to limit any swelling and movement that could damage it further. Simple elastic bandage or elasticated tubular bandages and advice are available from a pharmacy. Remove the bandage before you go to sleep.

Elevate: Raise and support the injured joint on a pillow to help reduce swelling.And avoid HARM Heat: Hot baths, saunas or heat packs.

Alcohol: May increase bleeding and swelling, and hinder healing.

Running: Or any exercise that could cause more damage.

Massage: May increase bleeding and swelling.

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Scout Group Raise £1852.19

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st Milton Scouts from Weston-super-Mare came to the Temporary Station to present a cheque for £1852.19.

The 1st Milton Scout Group has been collecting money for the RNLI for over 20 years. This Christmas, the Group, which includes Beavers, Cubs Scouts and Explorers, collected the impressive sum of £1852.19 for the RNLI in aid of the appeal for a new station as the volunteer crews can no longer use Birnbeck Island.

The Scouts came down one evening to the Temporary Station on Knightstone Causeway to see the boats and the crew.

Organised by Scout Committee member Alan Reynolds, they took a Carol Float on Street Collections in Weston during some of the cold weather before Christmas. They also used the Weston RNLI Publicity ex D Class Lifeboat in Weston High Street collecting from shoppers and visitors.

All money raised each year is split 50:50 between the Troop and the RNLI. Mr Peter Elmont, chair of the RNLI Fundraisers in Weston and Charlotte Conroy, Lifeboat Operations Manager were presented with the cheque by one of the Scouts.

Mrs Conroy thanked them for their efforts and gave a short speech about how the money they raised would be help towards the cost of a brand new station which will enable our crews to carry out their task of saving lives at sea.

Mr Elmont said; ‘It is wonderful to see how the youth of today can go to so much trouble to raise money for our charity.

Weston station is the busiest in the South Bristol Channel in 2013 we launched 37 times and rescued 19 people thanks to the money raised by efforts such as this.

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aves of Harmony ladies four part close harmony chorus are celebrating their fourth anniversary in February. A group of ladies of all ages and all walks of life singing under the experienced direction and tutorage of Mike Peters.

Over the past four years the chorus has grown and developed from just eight members to thirty five. They have sung at various venues including the Playhouse Theatre, the Blakehay Theatre, Princes Theatre in Clevedon, various residential homes and Somerset Legion House for the British Legion. Along the way there has been a lot of laughter, learning and crafting.

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Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April 2015 Promoters: On The Beach Lawns Entry Mr K Palmer 01934 627563 | Free g in k o Mr G Coles: 01934 629800 No Bo ALL CLASSES AND CLUB STANDS WELCOME

If you like singing and would like to join the chorus contact Norma on 01934 643823, or Sue on 01934 642806 or 07779 412846. Visit the web site www.wavesofharmony.co.uk or come along to one of the practice evenings every Tuesday (7.15pm) at the Victoria Methodist Church, Weston-super-Mare

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eston Hospicecare is showing support for another local charity, Weston Foodbank, which supplies emergency food for local people in crisis.

Both parties are hopeful that this will encourage the public to help important local causes by making donations.

The charities share a volunteer, Rachel, who suggested the Hospice set up the donation point which has been really well received. Several collection boxes have now been placed within the Hospice to aid the donation of food by staff and visitors.

Claire Dibben is member of the Hospice staff: “The Foodbank donation point has been a great idea. I often have lots of food in my house that doesn’t get used, but is still within date and suitable for the food bank, and so this is a perfect opportunity for me to minimise waste and help out a really important local charity at the same time.”

There are 400 food banks nationwide which each aim to serve the 13 million UK residents who live below the poverty line. All of the food handed out has been generously given which means that food banks rely heavily on the donations of non-perishable, in date food from the public. All donated food is then sorted out by volunteers into boxes ready for the food bank clients.

Sarah Fraser project manager at Weston Foodbank commented: “We are so pleased to be working in relationship with the Hospice.

Local charities continue because of the support of the community, and so without all of us helping each other we would not be able to do this important work. I know the Hospice relies on the same support from its community so we hope to be able to support them where we can too.”

If you would like to help Weston Hospicecare support Weston Foodbank visit the reception at Jackson-Barstow House to request a grocery list of items that you can donate.

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Boulevard Dental Practice A well established, independent practice, is very pleased to welcome

Dr Tim Coates BDS Who is joining Dr Liam Costello BA.B Den SC (TCD) Dr Nicola White BDS, in offering a full, range of family dental care.

New patients very welcome 43 Boulevard, W-s-M, BS23 1PG 01934 636564 www.boulevarddental.co.uk

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FLEXERCISE AND FUN

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ast week I attended one of our many flexercise sessions running in North Somerset. Knightstone Place in Worle, this was first started back in April 2014, these are chair based activity sessions run by trained volunteers.

Our wonderful Tansin came on board with her wealth of experience and has been running a session every Thursday from 11-12pm.

This is being attended by up to 14 individuals, some living within Knightstone.

I managed to have a lovely chat with them all , but one lady in particular, Gwen told me that her GP had said that she needed to start some form of exercise, but her problem being her mobility, for many years she had been suffering with osteoarthritis, and had to use a walking frame.

So when the opportunity came up for her to attend this new chair based session, she thought she would just pop along to see what it was all about.

However just after her first session, the enjoyment and laughter it gave her was just the incentive to carry on.

She said, I have made some lovely new friends, my general well being has improved, especially my flexibility, I used to feel very stiff and found doing everyday chores difficult. I even feel younger some days!

I would really recommend this and any form of exercise; you cannot beat the laughter and friendship I have felt over these past 10months.

If you would like more information on any of Age Uk Somerset classes and sessions, please contact Nikki Smith 07530 77895, or email Nikki.smith@ageuksomerset. org.uk, or visit our website www.ageuksomerset.org.uk

Local businesses club together for a night at the races

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evellers flocked to Allstars sports bar to take part in a charity race night, sponsored by Pulse Radio, for Weston Hospicecare.

A series of eight pre-recorded races – sponsored by local businesses including Brooking Ruse, Samsara Ink, Vinnies Bar, Paul Tripp Installation, 1 Week SEO, Heritage Volkswagen and Club Vision – were played and participants were invited to place their bets! Many of the horses had been sponsored by local people who were in attendance to cheer on their horses as they sped around the course.

One race named ‘The Skiathos Steeplechase’ was in remembrance of Patricia Wigmore who was cared for by the Hospice ten years ago. This event is one of a number that Patricia’s family will be organising in 2015 to raise vital funds for Weston Hospicecare Event organiser Brendan Sheridan commented on the success of the evening: “We’ve collected over £2,300 for the Hospice from the evening and we’re expecting more. We’ll definitely be planning this event again in the future – it was a brilliant night for everybody involved.”

Lynette Preston, Fundraiser, commented: “Weston Hospicecare would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended and gave so generously on this evening, as well as to all the businesses who sponsored races and donated raffle prizes. Organisers Brendan Sheridan and Rachel Amos have shown such hard work, dedication and enthusiasm throughout the organisation of this event and we are very grateful for all of their efforts. It was a great night!”

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, These important woodland areas are internationall hotspots for wild plants, and are a botanical treas to some of the smallest yet most important wild p such as lichens, mosses and ferns that play a ma lives. These incredible little plants that often go un clean our air is, filter our water, help prevent flood for wildlife and over the centuries have been used purposes, to dye wool, silk and even hair! We wan themselves the wonders hidden within these wood what they see on camera.

Winners of the photography competition and their gues reception at Lynmouth Pavilion in April 2015 where the be shown to the public for the first time

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fter years of struggling to raise four children, work full time and care for a larger than average home, I eventually overcame feelings of guilt and shame at not being able to keep a clean and tidy house, and employed a company to do it instead. It felt like a load had been lifted!

No more nagging feelings. No more panic. No more dread. Suddenly my house felt clean, loved and well cared for – and I wondered what all the fuss had been about!

The number of people employing cleaners is on the increase. Some take this option because they don’t like housework, whilst others don’t have time or else prefer to be doing other things.Yet others are too elderly, ill or infirm to clean for themselves.

Whatever your reason, it is important to find a company you trust to care for your home and your valued possessions.

The best way to find a cleaner is by personal recommendation, but if that isn’t possible, one of your first priorities should be to check out references and testimonials. If the company can prove they’ve done a good job for others, chances are they will serve you well too.

Next, check out what insurance cover is in place. As a minimum there should be £5m Employers Liability and £1m Public/Products Liability insurance cover.

Also, find out what procedures will be followed if your property gets damaged or broken during cleaning.

Be sure to find out what vetting procedures are employed, and whether DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks are made. Also, enquire about training and qualifications.

Don’t forget to ask about temporary relief during holidays or periods of illness. Will the company provide a replacement, or are you expected to make alternative arrangements? Finally, find out how flexible your cleaning company is.

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Do they work to a fixed template, or are they happy to comply with your individual requirements? When I employed my cleaner, I was encouraged to state clearly what I wanted doing and how. A good cleaner is many things – but mind reader is not one of them!

Before making your decision, do meet your cleaning representative first. A look around the house and a discussion about what you would like doing, should result in an estimate of how long it will take and how much it is going to cost.

Most companies charge by the hour. I couldn’t afford to have my entire house cleaned every week, so I decided on the most important areas and then selected additional chores to be done on a fortnightly or monthly basis.

If you are still undecided about whether to employ a cleaner or not, take advice from someone who knows and go for it! You’ll never look back!

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

Bed bugs cannot be seen with the naked eye. False. Bed bugs are small but can be seen with the naked eye. A magnifying glass will help. Young bed bugs are about the size of a poppy seed and mature ones are about the size of an apple seed.

Victorian Shelter Being Restored

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ork to repair the Victorian shelter in Prince Consort Gardens, Weston-super-Mare has started.

The shelter has suffered from vandalism over the years and is in a poor state of repair.

The scheme to restore the shelter is a joint venture between North Somerset Council, the Friends of Prince Consort Gardens and Somerset Wood Recycling, who have obtained funding from a number or organisations for the work.

The project is hoped to be finished by the summer.

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Weston’s New Event Weston-super-Mare, BS22 7GF www.blakehaytheatre.co.uk www.taipanweston.co.uk resh after the success of the Weston Colour

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Run, Weston & Worle View - September 2014 Hospicecare is pleased 29to announce the launch of yet another brand new event called the Neon Five.

DEADLINE FOR Seen in major cities across the world and another THE APRIL ISSUE Weston first, the Neon Five TH will take place on Saturday 18 MARCH 25th October 2014 from 6pm at Weston Woods.

The Neon Five will take you on an adventure through the darkness. With surprises waiting round every corner, the route will take you twisting through the trees of Weston Woods which will be filled with music, bright lights and hidden delights.

Come dressed in your loudest clothes and brightest neon war paint, arm yourself with glowsticks and get ready to join the party as you head through different “glow zones” including Electric Avenue, Space Odyssey, Alice’s Wonderland, Enchanted Forest and Retro Revival – you’ll never want to leave!

By 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 The Weston Worle & Worle View - March 2015 be the exclusive event of the Winter so don’t

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This vegetable chowder is adapted from an American recipe. In the U.S. they use cups for measuring. It’s quite a liberating way to cook.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a proper set of measuring cups. Simply use any large cup or mug. The proportions will stay the same, you’ll simply have slightly more or less broth!

Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves 2 (approximately) Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped red or green pepper 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup diced cauliflower 1 cup diced carrot 1 cup diced broccoli 3 cups fresh chicken stock Salt to taste Ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup plain flour 1-2 cups milk 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 3 cups grated cheddar cheese Method Sauté the peppers and onions in butter until tender.

Add remaining vegetables, stock, salt and black pepper; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat: simmer covered for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into pan.

Bring soup to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Mix in the parsley. Just before serving, stir in the cheese until melted.

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BRAINTEASER Q: How long did Fred walk yesterday evening?

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very day, Fred takes the train to travel from his work back to Alkmaar, his place of residence. Usually, he arrives at the station of Alkmaar at six o'clock, and exactly at that moment, he is picked up by his wife by car Yesterday evening, Fred took an earlier train, without informing his wife, and therefore he already was at the station of Alkmaar at five o'clock. He decided to walk part of the way to meet his wife.

When he met the car with his wife, he drove home with her. In this way, they were home ten minutes earlier than normal. Fred's wife always drives the entire way between home and station at the same constant speed.

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The greenhouse guide

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eople often ask me, “Is there something in Finally, fit staging along one edge of the greenhouse your garden you couldn’t live without?” My for your pots, and dig a soil or gravel bed on the reply is always, “My greenhouse.” other side for things like tomato plants.

A greenhouse has many benefits, chief of which for Now all you have to do is plant some seeds and me is that it extends the gardening year. invest in a few tender perennials.

With a greenhouse you can potter in your garden all

By Rachel Leverton year round, and grow a range of plants which simply wouldn’t thrive without the extra protection.

Before choosing a greenhouse you will need to check whether your local planning authority imposes any restrictions. While you don’t normally need planning permission, building regulations do have to be adhered to.

Buy the biggest greenhouse you can afford that will fit comfortably on to your plot - you will always fill it!

But even if you can only afford a tiny one - my first one had a base of just 4’ by 5.5’ (1.2m by 1.7m) - it will still be a worthwhile investment.

The aluminium- framed types are very sturdy and nstall big waterWooden-framed butts - Save asconstructions much relatively cheap. are rainwater as possible and deploy it with more attractive though, and often better in a care. small Water only where gardengenerously where everything has toit’s earnneeded, its keep.in the cool of the encourage Western redevening, cedar is to good because deeper it lasts arooting. long Mulch well. time and weathers really well.

Garden Centre Right plant, right - For useful free-draining soil don’t Greenhouses are place even more if they are plant thirsty plantsout which lot of water.

If it’s heated.

I started withrequire paraffina heaters, but found clay, deep-rooted, strong plants, roses they choose produced a lot of condensation andlike were messy and hardy fuchsias, which will withstand dry periods and smelly. Electric heating is best, and very ecowhere theif ground established plantit can't nomical you fit abakes.If system an thermostat so that only survive on its own, it's probably not the right plant for switches on when necessary. your plot.

Apart from heat the most important factor is Ban peat - Peat bogs are anthis essential of our ventilation.

In high summer is vital part to prevent eco Oncecooking. they’re gone they’re gone forever. yoursystem. plants from Automatic arms which There is no excuse buying peat-based open the vents at afor pre-designated temperature are products…ever.

Use only peat-free composts,soilreally useful. External blinds are also very good as improvers andsun mulches. they prevent scorch.

Recycle. Recycle. Recycle - Make a compost heap or buy a compost bin. Re-use plastic and crock pots.

String old CDs and bottle tops over newly planted seedlings as bird scarers.

Restrict chemical usage - Try nematodes for pest Fit your greenhouse to level foundations. control.

Encourage ladybirds for greenfly control by Fit your greenhouse to level foundations. planting fennel, dill, white cosmos and scented isn’t important, but make sure it isn’t in Orientation Orientation isn’t important , but make sure it isn’t in the shadow of the house, or overgeraniums. the shadow of the house, or overhanging trees. hanging trees.

Leave a wild patch - Build your ownVentilate army of slug well. Any electrical work must be carried out Ventilate well. and bug killers. A pile of logs and fallen leaves and or certified by aaqualified electrician, to comply with Any mustshelter be carried or the certified qualified electrician to comply patch of electrical nettles willwork provide for allout manner of by aregulations. part P of building withwildlife, part P of the building regulations. garden including hedgehogs, ladybirds and Don’t be tempted to use a household electric heater. It beetles. wont electric cope with the damp conditions in the a greenhouse.

Don’t be tempted to use a household heater.

It won’t cope with damp conditions in a

By Louise Addison greenhouse.

Fit a water butt to the down pipes at either end of the greeenhouse to

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Fit a water butt to the down pipesconserve at either water. end of the greenhouse to conserve water.

First time growers: Grow only those plants that are stalwarts or have been bred for vigor, productivity and resistance.

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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

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