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from the editorWelcome to the February edition of Local Reach. There is still plenty to do and see locally. With the New Year well under way and possibly some of those resolutions long gone – why not take a serious look at some of the groups running locally.

Most will offer you the opportunity to “give it a go” before committing yourself to membership. So whether it is Bowls, tennis, photography, you can find a group locally. There are plans highlighted in this months edition for this years Food and Drink Festival – building on the strength of 2012 we can expect a double helping for 2013.

Ian Jefferies is producing an events programme for the forthcoming season which will be published in next month's issue and thereafter. Please contact Ian direct via the information centre to get your event the publicity it deserves and attract the biggest audience possible.

I hope you enjoy reading this months edition. Please keep the articles coming in as I enjoy reading them before they go to press!

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The next meeting of the Burnham Philosophy Group will be on February 6th at the Community Centre on the Berrow Road, Burnham on Sea. The speaker will be Ged Keele and his subject is "Justice - What's the right thing to do?"

This is the title of a book by Michael Sandel, Professor of Government at Harvard University. Ged will be summarising the key points of the book and will lead a discussion on the issues it raises.

Burnham Philosophy Group is a well-established discussion group which meets monthly. No previous knowledge of philosophy is required but if you like lively discussion in a friendly atmosphere then you will enjoy these meetings. All welcome.

It is £10 to join the group or you can pay just £1.50 per meeting. Go to www.burnhamphilosophygroup.org.uk for further information.

philosophy group The next meeting of the Burnham-on-Sea Woman's Institute is on Tuesday 26th February at 2pm. We meet at the Community Centre on the fourth Tuesday every month and a warm welcome

and a cup of tea will be waiting for you when you come along. We have an interesting speaker every month. This month it is a

member of the Burnham Town Team to talk about the Decline of the High Street and Town Centres. Hopefully, this will encourage people to shop locally and keep the High Streets alive.

For more information please contact the President of Burnham W.I. Brenda Adams on 01278 781771.

Highbridge Furniture Ltd Open Monday - Thursday 10am – 4pm every week situated on Moorland Road, Highbridge, TA9 3BB. Run for the community by volunteers. Lots of bargains for people on low income, in receipt of benefits, state pensions, or are students.

Join our yearly membership for just £2. Please bring proof of entitlement when joining. We collect donations of furniture, electrical goods & household items free of charge or any donations can be dropped into the shop. Please do not leave donations outside the shop when closed.

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LAMBING FUN DAYSunday 3 March, 11am – 4pmRodway Farm, Cannington

The twentieth of March is officially the beginning of Spring, but for many people, the brighter weather, lighter evenings, glimpse of a snowdrop or two and new-born lambs springing around the local fields is often the first sign of the season.

For Bridgwater College, lambs are in abundance at this time of year, with lambing season in full swing. If you haven’t been to Bridgwater College’s Lambing Fun Day event before, then put the date in your diary for a real treat! As the name suggests, it really is a great day out for all the family, and takes place this year on Sunday 3 March.

Even with last year’s dismal weather, the number of visitors was at a record high, and with more to see and do than ever before, this year’s event is real value for money. Tickets can be bought on the day, or if bought in advance, there is a 20% discount.

There are lots of activities lined up for the day, with sheep dog demonstrations, sheep shearing, milking demonstrations, ferret racing, tractor trailer rides, bouncy castle, face painting,

trader stalls, and of course a chance to see and hold the ever-so-cute new-born lambs.

Jeremy Kerswell, Head of Land-based Studies at the College says: “Despite the weather last year, we were delighted so many people put on their wellies and decided to join us for the day. The tractor trailer rides and sheep shearing were especially popular with the children, and everyone seemed to enjoy browsing around the product stalls of homemade jams, chutneys and cheeses.

“As well as all that, we saw more than eight lambs born during the day, including a set of triplets and twins, and it is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to see the new-borns and enjoy a cuddle with some of the more confident lambs. The feedback from the public last year was fantastic, and we are looking forward to this year’s event and meeting many new visitors to Rodway Farm.”

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V O L U N T E E R S N E E D E DFollowing successfully receiving funding, the Dreamscheme have several projects under development for 2013. We would like to hear from anyone who would like to volunteer with the group who works with young people aged 7 to 14 years of age. Some of the projects will require research, administration, technical skills and gardening.If you would like to know more or are interested in being involved, complete this form and take it to Burnham Police Station for the attention of John Alexander or contact 07961049868.

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Berrow Village hall table top saleTable-top sale at Berrow Village Hall will be taking place on Sunday, 24th Feb between 2 – 4pm.

Tables cost £5. Tea, coffee and cakes will be on sale. Plenty of parking. Book tables with Lynn on 01278 793968.

weaving and winding wondersBurnham Area Evening Flower Club begins the New Year on Monday 18 February with a demonstration by Nicky Heal from Nether Stowey entitled "Weaving and Winding Wonders".

The Club meets in St Andrew's Church Hall and the meeting starts at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome.

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The last of the Christmas turkey has been used up. The streamers from the New Years parties have been cleared away. There is a brand new year ahead of you. How are you going to use it? For a New Year resolution, instead of trying to give something up, why not try to do something new. Somerset Skills & Learning are able to offer some suggestions in their new range of courses for 2013. You should have had their brochure through your door in December, but in case you missed it, they have an interesting aray of courses and workshops to help you.

From artistic pursuits like Painting and Printing, to qualification courses like Bookkeeping and Online Essentials, including courses to help you burn off any Christmas indulgence like Pilates, Yoga and Kettle bell Exercise classes, there

is a good range to choose from.If you are after a career shift,

Somerset Skills & Learning can offer apprenticeships in a range of industries. Apprenticeships are an excellent way of getting a foot into employment while picking up valuable industry specific qualifications on the way, and you don’t have to be a school leaver to join one. Many employers are as keen to take on older apprenticeships with a bit more life experience as they are to take people leaving school.

Saya Robinson has been enjoying courses with Somerset Skills & Learning for the last couple of years. “Initially I was impressed with the range of courses available in Burnham. I signed up to do a horticulture course which has greatly helped me with my career plans to become a landscape gardener. I also enrolled on an art class

which has helped me be more creative in my designs and the Pilates class is brilliant for my core strength and keeping me physically fit.”

All these opportunities are available to join now, so have a flick through your brochure and see how you could start your 2013 with something new. Lost your brochure? You can pick one up from the Somerset Skills & Learning centre next to the Library on Princess Street. Alternatively go online to www.learnsomerset.co.uk\publications and download a copy now.

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Less than 2 weeks to go- get involved at Marine Cove! Make sure you have this date in your diary to celebrate National Story Telling Week. On Saturday 2nd February between 10:00am and 3:00pm there

will be the chance to take shelter in a teepee in Marine Cove Gardens, on Burnham's historic esplanade, and be read to by the renowned Adrian Beckingham from Story Mountain.

We have also had a positive response from volunteers who would like to read during the day. We are however still keen to hear from anyone who has written something and would like to share with a small group. Jacqui Strong, Marine Cove Community Gardener said 'You do not have to stay all day feel free to come along.

There will be refreshments available to buy on the day. Leave the technology at home and enjoy the art of story telling as part of this years National Story telling Week'.

It is advisable to book to avoid disappointment to do this or to find out more information, contact Jacqui Strong, Marine Cove Community Gardener via 01278 435328 or [email protected]

marine cove events friends of Burnham hospital QuizA quiz organised by the Friends of Burnham Hospital will take place in Highbridge Community Hall on Saturday 9th February.

The quiz, with popular quizmaster Chris Williams will start at 7.30pm and will include his usual final 'stinker round' which enables all teams to have the chance to catch the leaders. Unusually, unlike most quizzes, participants don't have the stress of marking as Chris does all this for you.

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support the rnLiA coffee morning will be held on February 16th in aid of the RNLI at the Methodist hall in College Street at 10am. A coffee morning will be held every third Saturday through out the year.

East Huntspill Garden ClubThe next meeting takes place on Thursday 21st February in the Church Hall, East Huntspill at 7.30pm. All welcome to attend, speaker on Gladiolii. For more information contact Kay Bennett on 01278 789678.

huntspill art groupThe next session will be on Wednesday 30th January, the February sessions will be on 13th and 27th Feburary. At the Village Hall, Wast Huntspill – doors open 1.30pm. For more information and to book a space contact Kay Bennett on 01278 789678.

Burnham on sea cricket clubThe club is now looking forward to 2013 and hopefully no rain. Last season most weekend games were spent dodging the showers but however it did not dampen spirits in the club and the first team finished 3rd in their league with the 2nds mid table. The club annual dinner was held at Burnham and Berrow Golf club, a curry night was enjoyed in November and the usual Christmas drinks in Wetherspoons was well supported.

On Friday 22nd March the ever popular race night starts at 7.30 pm. Please come and support us, no admission fee.

We now have two junior sides - U13' s and U15's, as well as the Saturday league for the 1st and 2nd senior teams and have now also entered a team for the Sunday League.

If any one is interested in playing or becoming a social member please contact myself or go to the Burnham on Sea Cricket Club website. You can now also follow us on twitter. More information on training, nets etc in the next edition.

calling Volunteers past and presentAll volunteers involved with projects and committees in Burnham/Highbridge since 1971 with Joyce Beard, are invited to the Princess, Burnham-on-Sea on Friday 1st February from 12 noon - 2 p.m. and afterwards at St. Andrews Church e-mail [email protected]


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Burnham camera club.New camera for Christmas? Don't know where to start? Been meaning to pop along to a camera Club for years? Then why not make it this year to come along and join us now at our informal and friendly club. We meet every Tuesday night 7-9pm in The Bay Centre, Cassis Close , Burnham On Sea where in our programme we include tutorials, slideshows, guest speakers, editing tips, group outings and much more. Why not pop along – it’s free for the first couple of times, only £5 annual membership and £2 a week subs which include teas and biscuits. Visit boscc.org.uk for more information.

the Bd Jazz clubThe BD Jazz Club is the local Burnham area Traditional/New Orleans Jazz Club.

The Club usually meets on the last Friday of every month for regular club sessions at Laburnum House Lodge Hotel in Sloway Lane West Huntspill, which is situated a short distance down the A38 from Highbridge – The club programme also includes special events, sometimes at other venues, which are listed in our programme. Find the programme on the bd jazz club page of www.newsocietyjazz.co.uk

The regular monthly club sessions continue on Friday February 22nd Presenting the ever popular Panama Jazz Band from Bristol . This session will be recorded live for issue as their new CD. The venue is at our usual BD Jazz Club at Laburnum House Hotel; Playing times are from 8pm to 11pm Admission £3. For further information please contact Bob 01278 794709 or Diane on 01278 788070. We look forward to seeing you at one of our future regular club sessions or additional special events.

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The Pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk is now behind us. We hope all our local audiences and supporters enjoyed it.

I would like to thank everyone who helped with this production and of course our directors Lorna Blair, Emma Twigg, Siobhan Johnson, our costume designer/maker Denise McKenna and her team. Without you, the panto would not get onto the stage for a successful run. We need every last one of you and I appreciate all you do for us.

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of the month at 8pm in the community centre and welcome new members. We will soon be reading the scripts selected for our next panto, and have some social events in the pipeline. Remember, you can hire any of the costumes and props for a small fee, just contact Phoebe Harling Hon Secretary and Wardrobe keeper 01278 789874 for more information. For all membership enquiries and social events contact Barbara Neill Membership Officer 01278 784778. Mo Cooper Chairperson 01278 783152.

Burnham district pantomime society Burnham BowlingThe Burnham Bowling Club AGM, on 24th February, is a welcome reminder that the outdoor season is rapidly approaching. In the meantime, indoor bowling continues until the end of March and many members find this a pleasant way of passing the winter months.

If you are thinking of taking up a new hobby, or just wanting to keep active, you will find bowling a fun and friendly sport. Get a head start on the outdoor season by joining now, with 50% reduction on the first year's outdoor membership fee for new bowlers. For details of indoor membership, including coaching, contact June Bridges (Tel: 781706). For information on general membership contact the Men's Secretary, Alan Lane (792508) or the Ladies' Secretary, Joan Hazelton (792410).

coffee morningThe Friends of Burnham Community Centre will be holding the monthly Coffee Morning on Saturday the 2nd February at 10.00 am. Come along and pick up a bargain from our Baby/Childrens Stall or any of our usual Bric-a-Brac, Books and Clothing Stalls. Come along and enjoy a good cup Coffee and a slice of Cake. We look forward to seeing you.

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Thank you to everybody that e-mailed in IT related questions. It would seem that plenty of you are experiencing issues with your broadband service.

As I have mentioned previously, it seems that when people use telephone extension wires within their houses, this causes both slow speed and line reliability issues. Another issues, which crops up quite a lot is the question of what to do with old computers including laptops that you wish to dispose of. The most important thing to remember is that your personal data may be contained on the machine on a device called a hard drive.

If you wish to dispose of a machine, my advice would be to find a selection of small/medium sized Philips head screw driver (most computers use Philips although some use Torx such as HP/Compaq), disconnect the power-lead and/or battery and either remove the side panel or in the case of a laptop the trap door underneath the machine. The device (hard drive) you are looking for is usually black or silver and is about 3.5” in width in the case of a computer and 2.5” in width in the case of a laptop.

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unscrew the unit quite easy and disconnect the power / data cable and simply slide the unit out.

Once you have this, the remainder of the computer taken be taken to your local council refuse facility and placed in a section purely for electrical goods. Once you have the hard drive, I would advise putting this somewhere safe – you never know when you might need the data contained within. Should you need any help doing this, please e-mail [email protected] and we can arrange to visit.

One issue that also crops up fairly regularly is that people have purchased a backup drive, but are not actually backing up to the drive. It is not just a case of plugging in and a backup working – you need to use kind of software to run the backup – on a few occasions recently, customers have proudly announced that they have a backup, but when I checked it, there was no data on the drive itself!! It is always a good idea to check the contents of any backup to make sure that the correct data is actually being backed up!

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If you are thinking about a payday loan, do first consider if there are other ways in which you might raise some money without incurring high interest

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understand the consequences if you can’t repay the loan on time. You will usually be have to repay the amount borrowed, plus the interest, after a month. The most common way in which people repay these loans is by debit card. This means agreeing that the lender can take money from your account by Continuous Payment Authority (CPA).

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get advice as soon as possible.Payday lenders should follow

a Good Practice Charter. This states that they should:• Make clear to you the total cost of the loan, including interest.• Check your finances and your personal situation to ensure that you will be in a position to repay the loan.• Tell you that payday loans should not be used for long term borrowing or fundamental financial problems.• Tell you what to do if you have a complaint.

If lenders don’t follow this charter, you can complain. In the first instance, you will need to write to the lender, explaining the reason for your complaint. If the lender does not respond appropriately, you may complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service, or to one of the trade associations for payday lenders. As a last resort, you may take the

lender to court. You should take advice before following any of these courses of action.

If you have any anxieties about any aspect of payday loans or your overall financial position, do visit one of Sedgemoor CAB’s drop-in sessions at:• Burnham-on-Sea Methodist Church, College St. Burnham-on-Sea. (Tuesdays, 9.30-12.30).• Hope Baptist Church, Church St., Highbridge. (Thursdays, 9.30-12.30).• The Lions, West Quay, Bridgwater. (Monday-Friday 10-1; Saturday 10-12).• Cheddar Baptist Church, Lower North St., Cheddar. (Mondays, 9.30-12.30).

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

Watchfield Village Hall EventsBingo & Raffle Wednesday 13th & 27th February. Adults only - Eyes down 7.30pm. For more details call D Robinson on 01278 794823

Barn Dance Saturday 16th February starting at 7.30pm caller - Mr Napper. Tickets available for £7.50 each includes Ploughman's Supper. Bring your own bottle! Booking essential – to book tickets contact R Cotton on 01278 785595

fritzlar twinning society The next meeting takes place on Wednesday 20th February at St. John’s Church Hall, Highbridge at 7.30 pm. All welcome to attend, there will be refreshments available. For more information please ring 01278 782902 or 786789

A wood-burning stove is a heating appliance capable of burning wood fuel and wood-derived biomass fuel, such as wood pellets. Generally the appliance consists of a solid metal (usually cast iron or steel) closed fire chamber, a fire brick base and an adjustable air control.

The appliance will be connected by ventilating stove pipes to a suitable chimney or flue,

which will fill with hot combustion gases once the fuel is ignited. The chimney or flue gases must be hotter than the outside temperature to ensure combustion gases are drawn out of the fire chamber and up the chimney.

Many wood-burning stoves are engineered such that they can be converted to multi-fuel stoves with the addition of a grate.

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We are New life Fellowship Southwest a Branch of a pentecostal church based in London, Victoria and we like to introduce our self to the community, Jesus Christ is the name who came to earth to redeem us from our sins, as we follow the great commission Jesus commanded us to make disciples Matthew 28:19 just as the apostles did we are fulfilling every word of God by Peter the man who has the keys to the kingdom to unlock the power of JESUS CHRIST Acts 2:38,39

Come and join us Sunday evening and worship the true one God, we are not offering you membership but relationship with Jesus Christ, our SAVIOUR. Rev David P. Nurse

A WARM & FRIENDLY WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT

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HighBridge, Somerset TA9 3TE

Sunday service 5pmMonday bible study 5pm W.S.M.Weekly house groups and prayer

Call Pastor David Nurse07939 087757

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Sedgemoor District Council and 1610 are delighted to announce that the new swimming pool and café at Trinity Sports and Leisure will open its doors to the public from 11:30am on Friday 1st March.

The swimming pool, off the NDR on Chilton Street in Bridgwater, will be used for a variety of swimming sessions such as family fun, early birds, parent and baby, 50+ sessions and Aqua Aerobic classes. The pool will also be used for primary school and private swimming lessons, Bridgwater Swimming Club training and birthday parties.

As well as the 6-lane, 25m by 13m main pool, there is also a 13m by 7m learner-training pool, modern changing facilities and a brand new café with seating for around 80. To start with the café hours will be flexible, opening from 2:30-9:00pm on weekdays and 9:00am to 7:00pm on weekends.

The swimming pool will be officially opened by Cllr Gill Slocombe, Chairman of Sedgemoor District Council at an opening ceremony 10:15am on the 1st March. We will also have some local community groups to be the first to try the new facilities, as part of the ceremony, before the doors open at 11:30am.

To celebrate the opening of the pool, 1610 will be offering a family fun session on the 1st March from 11:30am, with its normal swim timetable commencing on Saturday 2nd March.

BAM construction hand over the facility in February with 1610 then putting the finishing touches in place and completing staff training before doors open to the excited local community.

Kenny Brown, General Manager from 1610 said: “The staff at Trinity Sports and Leisure are just as excited as the local community about the opening of this fantastic new facility in March.If you are part of a swimming club, have never tried swimming before, or want to get fit, then the new pool is the place to come."

For more information and pool updates visit www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/newpool or www.1610.org.uk

Or contact Sam Taylor, Community Admin & PR Officer on 01278 435517 or [email protected] with any enquiries.

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SSSWWWIIIMMMAAARRRAAATTTHHHOOONNN 222000111333 The Rotary Club of Burnham-on-Sea are staging a Sponsored

Swimarathon on Sunday 10th February 2013. Commencing 1000hrs

The Venue - BREAN WATERSPLASH Coast Road, Brean, Somerset.

Raised funds to :- Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, Rotary Charities and other worthy causes around Burnham-on-Sea.

What’s involved?

Teams of up to 8 people swim in relay for up to 50 minutes depending on their ability.

This is your chance to get your School, Club, Organisation, Business or just your family involved.

The Pool is divided into 6 lanes and 6 teams can swim at the same time

It’s fun - swimming is good for you, and you will enjoy it.

Do it this time and we guarantee you’ll come back again in the future.

For more details of the event please contact

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Teams that participate will retain 45% of their total money raised.

Go on – do something different and register today to book a lane.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Before you make a decision on your childcare come and see what we offer

Every child deserves the best possible start in life to support and fulfil their potential. When parents choose to use Early Years services

they want to know that their chosen provision will keep children safe and help them thrive. Here at Rose Cottage Farm Children’s Nursery we ensure

that the foundations for future learning are being laid. Knowledge is gained through play so we ensure that we provide a high standard of child care, which, with a stimulating environment, has the emphasis on making

learning fun.Rose Cottage Farm Children’s Nursery is a privately owned day

nursery set in 2 acres of countryside. We are OFSTED registered.

Why not use your 3-4 yr old FREE Educational Funding in an environment that can offer your child that bit more.

We are open 52 weeks of the year 7.30 am – 6pm, we offer term time as well as full time child care, and if you want us to

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If like most of us your motivation for going to the gym, or the others promises you made yourself in the New Year have just been too difficult to fit in, why not come along to the Avenue Tennis Club and have a go at the coaching, social tennis nights.

There will be a Table Top Sale on Sunday 3rd February from 10:00 am in aid of Save the Children. Please telephone 07749 878581 to reserve a table (£5) or come along for some fantastic bargains in aid of a great cause.

The club will be running a social doubles tournament on Sunday 24thFebruary from 10:30 (ish) till 1:00pm and all are welcome to attend and play. Why not just come along and watch as there will also be the BW Controls Ltd Mini Tournaments for

Juniors at Red (Under 8’s) and Orange ( 8 to 9 year olds) from 11:00 and 13:00 respectively; the bar will be open with hot and cold drinks available.

For those with young children (aged 3 to 5) why not come along and try the Tennis Tots sessions at 10:00 on a Saturday morning with the session led by the Avenue’s Head Coach, Vinny Duddy, aimed at getting parents to do some tennis, and balance skills with their children through fun games and play.

The Avenue’s LTA qualified coaches run coaching for all age groups and standards throughout the week evenings and Saturdays. Individual coaching and training can be arranged by ringing the office on 01278 782758 – details are also available on the club’s website – www.avenuetennis.com.

avenue tennis club - How’s the keep fit plan going?

Continuing with a short season of bird related topics, the Berrow Conservation Group have this month invited Roger Lucken, on behalf of the RSPB, to talk about the Great Crane Project.

This project concerns the re-introduction of Common Cranes

to the Somerset levels after an absence of 400 years. Roger will cover the history of Cranes in the UK, the collection of eggs and rearing of young, and the introduction itself. The talk will be on Tuesday 26th February in the Berrow Village Hall at 7.30.Visitors

welcome. Entry £2 non members £1 member . Refreshments will be available.

rspB talk at the Berrow conservation group

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fLowers/shruBs.

Divide and replant herbaceous plants whenever there is a favorable opportunity.

Delphiniums should be planted this month.

Place Dahlia tubers in trays, sprinkle them with soil and a little water to induce new shoots.

When you can see your bulbs poking through, loosen the soil surface with a fork (keep well away from the bulbs).

Climbing roses should be trimmed and trained

VegetaBLes.

The secret of success in the vegetable garden is to sow as early as you can.

To be successful with tomatoes follow these rules:

Sow early in the year (towards the end of this month)

Select suitable varieties

Keep the plants sturdy. Thick stems, short joints and dark green foliage should be developed before the young plants are put in their permanent positions.

feBruary work in the garden …

For more tips why not join your local gardening group? The Burnham and District Horticultural Society meets at 7.30 pm on the third Monday of each month (except December) at the Community Centre, Berrow Road.

The next meeting is on Monday 18th February with a talk from Phil Kerton on ”Sweet Peas”. Sweet Pea plants will also be for sale at this meeting.

All welcome. Members free, visitors £1.00.

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the coastline singers We meet on Tuesdays at the Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Forge Lane, West Huntspill, 7.30 to 9.30 pm. We sing for fun and also give concerts and provide music for weddings. You are welcome to come along and join us. Call 01278 784184 or email [email protected]

exercise to musicTakes place at Highbridge Community Centre, 9.45 to 10.45am on Mondays.

All ages and abilities are welcome. Contact 01278 784184, [email protected]

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It’s been a difficult start for Secret World who have had to step in and help Carrot Tops Rabbit Rescue who were called out to a welfare situation where 16 domestic rabbits were found squashed into two hutches. Now Secret World are coping with a baby boom of baby bunnies as some of the females rescued which have now been separated, were pregnant when they arrived!

Last week 8 ferrets were found cold and shivering abandoned in a hedgerow nr Shapwick. These too are currently

residing at Secret World as we have been unable to find any other organisations to take them in.

Secret World are themselves dealing with high levels of wildlife coming in after recent flooding. Secret World founder Pauline Kidner

said “ We don’t normally accept any domestic animals as we only rescue injured and orphaned wildlife however it became clear that there was nowhere for the rabbits and ferrets to go.

The owner of Carrot Tops has also been taken ill and hospitalised. All of the rabbits will be vaccinated and neutered before being rehomed and we are appealing for members of the public to come forward to offer a loving home as we feel it’s unfair to euthanasia healthy animals“ We are still accommodating 100 hedgehogs and are appealing for help with donations of tinned cat food and cat biscuits as well as shredded paper to help keep the inmates clean and fed. If you can help us with rabbit or ferret rehoming or donations of food, please contact Secret World on 01278 783250 or visit www.secretworld.org.

secret world to the rescue - animals dumped over Christmas

family history societyHave you ever wondered where you came from and could trace your family"? If so and you want to know where to start, come to one of our monthly meetings held St John's Hall Highbridge, 7.30pm. You never know what famous or infamous ancestors you may have.

We have an interesting programme of speakers. Our speaker on Thursday 7 February is John Porter and his subject is "Charles Palmer's Log Book". Following this talk there is an opportunity over light refreshments to discuss any family history queries. For further information please contact Christopher Deane on 01278 782160.

If anyone is interested in offering any of our cats a home please phone: 01278 684662Reg Charity 203644 (England and Wales) and SC037711 (Scotland)

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A highlight of 2012 was the launch of Burnham on Sea’s Food & Drink Festival in September. The organisers, Bev and Sarah Milner Simonds, were thrilled at the support from the town with crowds of over 2000. There were over 40 exhibitors and 14 Side Orders (the fringe festival) in Burnham on Sea town centre and nearly 50 entries to the first Great Burnham Bake Off. The organisers have big plans for 2013 with two festivals planned, the launch of a business to business networking group, and a Local to Burnham brand for producers to use .

The two events in 2013 – A Spring Festival on Saturday 25 May with the launch of the Local to Burnham Food Hall and The Great Burnham Brewing Competition, an outdoor market in association with Somerset Farmers Markets and a large Demonstration Theatre.

The organisers are keen to hear about any local producers you use that you would like to see at the festivals. Let them know via the website www.burnhamonseafoodfestival.org, or [email protected] or by calling 01278 781620.

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Even allowing for the lack of Health and Safety regulations with which we are beset these days, slaughtering and cutting up an animal was not the sort of job that the ordinary householder could undertake as it was a task that made a lot of mess and required more room than was available in a domestic kitchen, so there as always a place in the community for a butcher as the average family could not afford a “Sunday roast”. Such a treat was only for high days and holidays and they derived their essential protein from rabbits and poultry which could be raised in the back garden and dispatched to the pot when required.

Those who were more fortunate, like my great grandfather, who drove an engine for the Somerset and Dorset railway, were able to keep a pig at the bottom of their gardens which when killed would provide a goodly supply of meat to last a careful and diligent family for many months after the fresh cuts were past their ‘sell by dates’, not that folks in those days bothered about such details – if it did not run out of the cupboard when you opened the door, then you ate it. Even so, there was no urgency to eat everything as quickly as possible as, although Clarance Birdseye had yet to have his great idea, joints of meat, could be preserved by smoking or pickling in brine.

Bread making was one of the housewife’s many duties, unlike the modern aficionados who throw all the ingredients in a neat little machine on the kitchen worktop and forget about it until it is ready to

be baked, she was involved in mixing and kneading the dough, then keeping an eye on it while it rested and proved before baking it. As the work involved in producing a dozen loaves was little more than in producing one, the village baker came into being, largely on the practical basis of cost effectiveness. As far back as the beginning of the 19th century, there were very few villages that did not have their own baker.

In 1840 there were two bakers listed in Burnham, both of whose names are still to be found in the town, Samuel Hurley and Mary Morris although it is possible that the current Morrisses may not be descended from Mary, as we do not presently know if Morris was her married name.

As recently as the beginning of WWII there were five bakers in the High Street alone, starting with Henry Brazil Merchant at 3a – where Specsavers is now. What remains of their bakery and tea gardens in now Potters mews in Technical Street. Further along at number 27 was Keen’s which was demolised to make way for the Hurley’s book shop, next door to which was W J Wide and son which, together with Luxon’s at number 33 survived the war. At 65, where the Taste of the Orient now stands was Henry Bulpin, later Nicholson’s and then Curtis’s . These are all gone now, as are Davies’s in Victoria Street and Baker Brothers in Princess Street where A K Autos is now. Immediately before A K Autos was Mr Francis, who in the 1950s was the only baker left in Burnham who operated a delivery round.

once upon a time in Burnham

the friends of apex park improvements groupThe next meeting of the Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group will be held at the Apex Office on Wednesday 13th February at 3 pm. Anyone interested in helping the group with forthcoming events is invited to come along.

highbridge festival of the artsAdvance notice of the forthcoming dates for the Highbridge Festival of the Arts at The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre.

dance Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th March

speech and drama Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th March

music Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th March

More information to follow in next months edition.

sedgemoor conservation Volunteers. Sedgemoor Conservation Volunteers will be working with Sedgemoor District Council and English Nature on Sunday 10th March at Berrow Dunes.

Work to be undertaken will include the cutting & burning of sea-buckthorn, perhaps planting marram grass. The group meet at the small car park opposite Sandy Glade Caravan Park on B3140 at 10.30am and aim to finish about 4.00pm, but come and go as you are able. Insurance cover supplied, but to comply, we ask that those under 12 be accompanied by an adult. We supply protective gear where required as well as tools, hot drinks and training. Please wear suitable work clothes and bring boots or wellies, waterproofs and lunch.

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in Somerset & Surrounding AreaWide Range of Fuels Available

Open Sacks and Pre-Packed BagsAt COMPEtItIvE PrICES

tel: 01934 74415124 hour Answering Service

Credit or Debit Cards accepted by phone

cleAning services

One off cleans ie deep cleans We also do regular weekly

fortnightly and monthly cleans.Please feel free to call for quotes

Call Sharon or andrew

01278 551692 07840 282550

www.dabhandssomerset.co.uk [email protected]

clAdding

The Cladding CentrePVCue FASCIAS, SOFFITS, GUTTERING• Replacement Fascias • All colours available

• Established 20+ years • 10 Year Guarantee

T: 01278 795358

M: 07738 283569



FinAnciAl services

For financial advice in Somerset39 Julian’s Acres, Berrow

Burnham-on-SeaSomerset, TA8 2LX

Telephone: 01278 793844Fax: 01278 780532

email: [email protected]

Robert F Parker Financial Services is a trading style of The Clarkson Hill Group plc which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority

Robert F Parker Financial ServicesIndependent Financial Advisers

Garden Works■ Patios ■ Fencing ■ Turfing ■

■ Block paving ■ etc ■Free estimates

No job too big or too small

tel: 01278 786979mob:07816 250441

Local & Established for 12 years.

gArden services

Keith’s Garden ServicesA cut above the rest

WE’LL HELP YOUR GARDEN TO LOOK IT’S BEST!Weekly visits if needed • Grass Cutting•

Hedge & Tree Cutting • Turfing & FencingGround Clearance • Gravel Laid • Gardens Renovated

01278 765820 07887 835386

when replying to an advert, say you found it

in Localreach

lAunderette

Call Geraldine on 01278 684074 or 07710695490

BAYWASH LAUNDERETTE

Collect Iron Wash & Dry Deliver

Need help with your laundry?

£12.50 per 16LB load

Ashley EdwardsFunErAl DirEctors & MonuMEntAl MAsons

“In trying circumstances, it’s reassuring to have someone you can rely on”

A high standard of sincere, dignified and caring service, offering advice and support on all aspects

of funeral and memorial planning.Here to help, 24 hours a day

telephone: 01278 794 304Office at: 10 Church Street, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3AF

FunerAl directors

Flooring speciAlists

Barmond Carpets & FlooringFlooring SpecialiStS

We don’t say we’re the best, our customers do

All aspects of flooring including:Carpets • laminates • vinyls • Karndean

We also offer a very competitive carpet cleaning service

We visit you direct - no need to leave thecomfort of your home or business

Free QuotationS & planning Service

Mike Bartlett & Mark raymond 07748 961103 07794 662821

Oliver’s GardeninG services

decking, fencing, paving & patiosjungle taming & clearance workweekly / monthly maintenance

hedge trimming / tree workturfing and lawn mowing

Oliver Stewardsonoliversgardeningservices.com

Mobile : 07909163363 [email protected]

Fully insured. Excellent Rates. Free Estimates



E.A.SmithPLUmBiNG & hEAtiNG

• Bathrooms & Tiling • Kitchens •• Boiler Changes & Services•

• Full Central Heating • • Landlord Gas Checks•

01278 256843


adVertise here from £4.75 per week.

call 01278 238000or email: [email protected]

All Domestic Plumbing & Heating Boiler Repairs & Spares Central Heating & Bathroom Installation Caravan Specialists Drains & Blockages No Call Out Charge Free Quotation

Call Steve the Plumber on 07856 776531

Plumbing and Heating

Steve Conway Mobile 07856 776531





pAinters & decorAtors

Delux total painting & decorating.Internal and external.Free estimates.01278 78724207971082292

plumBers

OAP DISCOUNT!

call us now

NO CAll OUT

ChArge!

All Domestic Plumbing & Heating

Boiler Repairs & Spares

Central Heating & Bathroom Installations

All Aspects of Tiling

Kitchen Designs & Installations

Drains & Blockages

24 Hour Emergency Call-out

Free Estimates

Call Shaun Sutherland on 07841 860713

1 Popham Close, Somerset. TA6 4LD

Brean

Plumbing & Heating mAssAge

RELAXING MASSAGEFor Gentlemen

Local Masseurwith 12 years experience

offers relaxing body massage,to ease away your aches & stresses

For further details or to discuss your needs

CaLL Ben

07895886796

newsAgents

NEWSAGENTSRectoRy StoReS

1 Rectory Place, Burnham-on-Sea ta8 2dz

Newspaper deliveries 7 days£1.50 Per Week

Small grocery orders can also be delivered with newspapers

For more information callDianne and Neil Crombleholme on:

01278 784330



tiling speciAlists

P. DeakinFloor & Wall Tiler

FREE QuotationsCall now on: 07913 571479 / 01278 773691

window cleAners

PCS window cleaningFAMILY BUSINESS • LOCAL &RELIABLE

for your FREE quote call vic on: 07787 168253

television AeriAls

o All types of TV aerials plus extra pointso Freesat, Sky and European/Motorised disheso Discreet and careful installationso FREE call out and quotationso Quality installations for over 21 years

Please call DAVID FORD on eitherTEL: 01278 489182 MOBILE: 07740 946385

tree surgeons

turF supplier

LAWN TURF SUPPLIEREstablished 1963

Turf supplied & laid if requiredTown & Country Service

07905 748499 01278 786859W S Hancock, Oaktree Fm. Edithmead, BOS

secretAriAl services

Secretarial ServicesAngela Glenn

Any typing/admin requirements, quotes per job, no job too big or small.

CV’s, speeches, reports, presentations,wedding invitations etc.


printing

property mAintenAnce

Decorating • carpentryHanDyman service

for all your household needs

No job too smallFor a FREE estimate

Call FJ Hales on:

tel :01278 788247 mob:07939 664538

email: [email protected]

removAls

A&Sremovals

REMOVALS Local and Long Distance

BUDGET REMOVALS From £80

REMOVALS At short notice

HOUSE CLEARANCE Including single items

NO VAT!!!

call now on 01278 781330 07967 209692www.asexpress.co.uk • [email protected]

free estimates • free advice

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