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BANWELL PARISH NEWS PARISH Open 8.30am-7pm Mon-Fri, 9am-12 noon Sat www.vets4pets.com B Prayer Sunday July 1st The Church families of St. Andrew’s and Banwell Meth- Songs of Praise odist Church will be praying at for the people in your area on the following Sundays. The Coach House June East Street 3rd Littlefi elds Road 10th Moor Lane 6pm 17th North Road 24th North View Drive A retiring collection will be July taken for 1st Orchard Close 8th Queens Road Weston Hospice Care. If you have any special prayers or concerns, whether for yourself, one of your family or All Welcome for a neighbour (e.g. someone who is sick: getting married: seeking employment: going away to work or college: or in any kind of If wet, in St Andrew’s Church trouble or diffi culty), please ring one of the following numbers either to have a chat, or leave a message, or make an appointment for When a man is wrapped up in himself, he one of us to visit you, or vice versa. makes a pretty small package. Kate Hebden St Andrew’s: Dinah Harrison 822344 John Ruskin ICSF MSF Methodist: The Revd. Sam 852314 Banwell Playgroup for rising 3s-5yr. olds meets Monday to Friday during term-time 9.00am - 11.30am. For more information please contact the Playgroup on 823404 or Wendy Lloyd 820605.

Baby/Toddler Group meets every Friday morning 9.30am -11.45am. at the Scout Hut. Designer Florist Contact Gareth Thomas 823177 Banwell Scout Group: Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Peter Bradbury, Group Scout Leader 01934 822719

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2 3 Services In Our Churches W.I. Clarendon For our May meeting we were pleased to ST. ANDREW’S welcome Mr.Brian Amesbury from Bristol, Recorders 8.00 am Holy Communion who gave us one of his very interesting talks - available for a variety of events, eg. wed- 10.00 am Family Eucharist on Old Bristol. dings, banquets, garden parties, concerts. 3.30 pm Evensong We play a variety of music suitable for It is always a pleasure to hear him and he 1st Sunday 3.30 pm BCP Eucharist the occasion. Please contact Joyce Rudall, was warmly thanked for his visit. Don’t 7.15 pm Young at Heart 01934 622010 [email protected], forget our open meeting on June 7th. when for further information. METHODIST Miss Clare Hanham is to give us a talk on her studies at the Royal School of Needlework 10.30 am Morning Service & Sunday School at Hampton Court. All are welcome. 6.30 pm Evening Service Archaeology The next Meeting of the Society will be the ROMAN CATHOLIC Cheddar ALL WELCOME A.G.M. The Speaker for this evening will Sunday 9.00 am Mass Please note our be Mrs. Adams - her subject - Living with email address & the Boss. Her life as a Farmer’s wife. website In July Mr. Horseman will bring his slides of No More From the Registers a journey along the Kennet & Avon Canal. [email protected] There will be no Meeting in August. Banwell Market Baptism www.banwellparishnews.org.uk May Banwell market will no longer run as it has 6th Isabelle Catherine Penrose not been busy with stall holders and custom- Shayler ers. I would like to give a big thank you Village Websites everyone who supported the market, stall Wedding St Andrew’s Church – www.standrewsbanwell.org.uk holders, customers, parish news, Banwell 19th Hannah Oriel Paul to Contact: Dinah Harrison, email: [email protected] school and Banwell news. Adam James Burrows Funeral ONE OFF CHRISTMAS MARKET WILL Banwell Village Website – www.banwell.info BE HELD AT THE VILLAGE HALL IN April Contact: Graham Found, email: [email protected] Tel:822619 DECEMBER. DATE TO BE AGREED 18th Winifred Dorothy Hoddinott Banwell Parish Council Website – www.banwell.org Many thanks. Lisa Griffi ths Contact Jony Russell, email: [email protected] Tel: 822715 The Friends of Banwell Primary School Website – www.banwell.info/friends K & B Westfi eld Residents Assoc - www.westfi eld.banwell.info email; westfi [email protected] Carpentry & Landscape All aspects of Landscape & Carpentry Undertaken Banwell Bowling Club Website – www.geocities.com/johnnyamos2002 Decking, Flooring, Fencing, Slabbing, Conservatories, Banwell Royal British Legion Website – www.rbl.banwell.info Driveways, Partitions, Built-in kitchens & Bedrooms Banwell Baby and Toddler Group – www.geocities.com/banwellbabytoddlers Free Quotes - Please contact 0784 2573609 or 01934 520217

4 5 Two Jazz Giants Gardening Tips Seniors Club News From The Chris Garrick and John Etheridge What a shame the lovely weather has gone - it was so nice to see people with a smile Gardening Club June 23rd 7.30pm For June on their faces. Never mind, we must look At the Annual General Meeting last month Thin spring-sown hardy St. John the Baptist Church, Churchill forward to better weather again soon. the chairman reported a successful year with annuals to six inches apart good attendance at monthly meetings. He Two giants of Jazz are coming to Churchill. and prop up tall varie- On Monday, 14 May, we went to the Soup thanked everyone for their support. Virtuoso violinist Chris Garrick and lead- ties with link stakes. Boost Lunch in the Village Hall. We all enjoyed ing British jazz guitarist, Johh Etheridge, growth of herbaceous plants being together and the ladies gave us a nice The speaker for the evening, Chris Sperring will entertain you with their interpretations by watering the root area fortnightly with lunch. gave us a talk on Bird Song. There was a of jazz, folk world and rock music from quick Miracle Grow or the like. Continue power point presentation showing many of Our Strawberry Tea will be on the 21st June composers ranging from Duke Ellington to planting out summer bedding annuals. the birds that frequent our gardens and Chris and there will be another outing when the Paul McCartney. This incredible duo offers Prune fl owered forsythia, shorten a third very aptly mimicked their songs and gave weather is warmer. a tantalisingly special chance to hear two of older shoots to near ground level. Mow us tips on how to recognise them. We also great players fi re off one another to produce lawns twice a week when possible. Keep up We were delighted to welcome a new mem- had an audio resentation with commentary, live music that is life-affi rming, accessible the watering as and when possible. Disbud ber to our meeting, Mrs. Bowering, and we of birds singing. and totally charming! hybrid tea roses, this helps for better buds hope some more friends will join us for a This was the last meeting of the season; later. Lift white outdoor Christmas roses, happy afternoon together every Thursday Chris Garrick is well recognised as the we shall be next meeting on Thursday 27th part them and move them to a warm place, from 2.30 - 4.00p.m. foremost jazz violinist in Britain and one September. of the leading players on the world scene. you will get pristine snow-white blooms. (D. GREEN) We look forward to receiving your entries Maxim Vengerov – one of the fi nest classi- for the Horticultural Show on Saturday 1st cal violinists of our time – heard Chris play September and is quoted as saying, “I want to learn to play like Chris Garrick”. Chris has toured BANFEST ‘07 A coach trip has been organised to Cothay and recorded with artists such as Cleo Lane ALLERGY TESTING UK Manor, Wellington on Saturday 28th July Was it something you ate? and Brian Ferry. Remember to buy your departing from Village Car Park at 1pm and Do you suffer from the following? returning at approx. 4.30pm. If you would John Etheridge is a legend among guitarists PRIZE DRAW like more information please ring Hilary – the leading British jazz guitarist of his Digestive Disorders tickets £1 a go on 822087. generation. Described by Pat Metheny as Overweight one of the best guitarists in the world, he has Tiredness and fatigue also teamed up with John Williams. He has Headaches and Migraine Many super prizes. had an extraordinarily distinguished career Eczema and Skin complaints Happiness is when what you think, ranging from playing with Soft Machine and Asthma Tickets from any Banfest committee what you say, and what you do are in Nigel Kennedy to touring with Stephane Arthritis and Joint pain member, Banwell News or harmony. Alan Vickery’s. Grapelli’s quartet no less! Catarrh and Sinus congestion Gandhi Tickets: £9.50; Champions of Churchill Irritable Bowel Syndrome Music! £7.50; Under 18’s £3.50 Anxiety and Depression From: Ursula Dornton 01934 852919 Hyperactivity CONTACTS Tel. Hayfever Church of England. The PCC Secretary, The Coach House, East Street, Banwell 822320 Save the earth Methodist. Revd. Sam, Wesley Manse, Dinghurst Rd, Churchill 852314 If so – then please call it’s the only planet with chocolate! Cindy 07747800097 Roman Catholic. Revd. Fr. Tibor Szende, The Presbytery, Tweentown, Cheddar 742564

6 7 Father, together as a family, and as part of Year 5 have been learning about water this term Mothers’ Union your family of mankind, we can be strong and following a talk from a guest speaker have I would like to take this opportunity to thank and productive; give us confi dence to share Patricia Reynolds for her sterling work and to receive through Christ our Lord. created a quiz based on their learning. during the past ten years as Leader of St Our speaker was the Rural Dean, Revd. Andrew’s Mothers’ Union. She has worked Michael Slade, Vicar of St James’ in tirelessly to make the meetings both spiritu- , who talked to us about the ally and socially rewarding experiences. She sponsored motorcycle journey he under- will be a hard act to follow, but has promised took to raise funds to bring the facilities Water Facts 7) What is chlorine used for when treating wa- to be there to keep me on the right path as I in his Church Hall up-to-date in line with ter? a) Kills bugs b) makes it clear take up the offi ce of Branch Leader. government legislation. “Coast to Coast “ What do you know about water? Complete our c) to look nice d) add fl avour At the May meeting we thought about the was a journey to the four extreme corners test to fi nd out how much. role of women as carers and encouragers of of Britain – from Winscombe to the Lizard 8) What is used to remove sticks and stones dur- 1) On average, how much water do you use when those around them, especially the young, (most southerly), Lizard to Lowestoft (most ing water treatment? you boil a kettle? teaching them through the knowledge of easterly), Lowestoft to Dunnet Head (most a) Sieve b) saucepan northerly ), Dunnet Head to Ardnamurchan a) 2L b) 3L c) colander d) micro-strainer God’s love and forgiveness to blossom into c) 4L d) ½ L people living fulfi lled lives. None of us will (most westerly), and back to Winscombe, 9) In fi ve minutes, a shower uses how many litres ever get it all right, but we should know that making new friends and catching up with 2) What is used to remove the earthy taste and long standing ones along the way. Mike of water? God knows us through and through and still smell from water during the cleaning process? a) 15L b) 18L travelled a total of 2219 miles in 8 days, thinks each of us is pretty worthwhile and a) ground coconut husks c) 5L c) 21L special. and has written a very interesting illustrated b) sand account of his experiences on his journeys. c) fried chicken 10) For how many days can a human last without The bible reading was taken from Mat- There are still a few copies left at £3.50 d) avocado skin water? thew Chapter 25, verses 34 to 40, read by each, which can be purchased from Mike a) 1 ¾ b) 2 ½ Hilary and the following prayer was read Slade on 843164, with all proceeds going 3) How much water is present on Earth? c) 7 d) 4 a) 1, 000L by Josie. to Winscombe Church Hall. b) 12, 000, 000, 000L Father we thank you that your love can give 11) How many litres of water do we use when In June we will be visiting St James the c) 25, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000L we wash our hands? us confi dence to be loving. Help us to admit Great church in Winscombe after luncheon d) 1, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000L a) ½L b) 1L our own wealth, and open our eyes to the at the Woodborough. c) ¼L d) 2L needs of the people around us. 4) How much water do people use on average in Gloria Boddy one day? Strengthen us to act responsibly to defend 12) What is used to remove mud from water a) 120-150L b) 90 – 100L during water treatment? those who are put down, to encourage those c) 130-200L d) 2000L a) stones and sand who society has told they are worthless, to b) carbon and fi lter paper inspire the weary, to stimulate those who I have a dog that’s half pit bull, half 5) How much water does a dishwasher/washing c) tea strainer machine use each cycle? are content to sit and wait, to share ideas poodle. Not much of a guard dog, but a d) a sieve and tasks with others, and to learn from a) 2-4L b) 50 – 100L vicious gossip. c) 100-150L d) 80-130L those who fi nd it hard to express what they 13) What percentage of a cucumber is water? are thinking. Craig Shoemaker a) 50% b) 88% 6) How much water is used to fl ush the toilet? c) 95% d) 75% Copy for the next issue by the 22nd June a) 2-5L b) 2-4L c) 7 – 9L d) 10-11L EDITOR: Dave Colbourne, The Gate House, East Street, Banwell. Tel.822902

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8 9 left until a further stage of the restoration. William Tyndale John Irving Banwell Caves If any one should have any old photos of William Tyndale’s burning ambition was to the summerhouse, no matter how trivial, translate the Bible into English so that even Funeral Directors Heritage Group we would be delighted to see them, please telephone 820516. Many thanks to those the ploughboy could read the Scriptures. Be- 01934 822880 trayed and imprisoned for the work he had begun as a boy, in 1535 he wrote in Latin to Independent Family Business the prison governor of Vilvorde Castle for a Serving the community few essentials to help him with his study. for more than three generations “I beg your lordship, and that by the Lord * 24hr personal service Jesus, that if I am to remain here through the winter you will request the commissary * Home visits in any area to have the kindness to send me, from the goods of mine which he has, a warmer cap; * Private Chapels of Rest for I suffer greatly from cold in the head… * Pre-payment Plans The pebble summerhouse I ask to be allowed to have a lamp in the evening; it is indeed wearisome sitting alone Pennyard House Over 200 visitors enjoyed the fi rst open visitors enjoying refreshments on the terrace in the dark. But most of all I beg and beseech East Street day of 2007 on the 20th May. The weather your clemency, that he will kindly permit me Banwell was perfect and visitor’s had a tour of the who have contributed over recent years to have the Hebrew Bible, Hebrew grammar, bone cave and follies followed by a climb to towards this project. and Hebrew dictionary, that I may pass the BS29 6BW the top of the tower and rounded their visit time in study.” off with some home made cake and a cup During the year we also intend to carry out of tea on the terrace admiring views across repairs to the entrance to the Stalactite Cave, Early in October 1536, Tyndale was led out Banwell Garage this will allow visitors to access the cave 20 Knightcott Rd, Banwell, BS29 6HA the Bristol Channel. of the castle towards the southern gate of entrance and peer inside to the illuminated the town. The sun had barely risen above We can help you with all aspects of maintaining and caring for The next open day will be on Sunday the cave beyond. Unfortunately, for safety rea- the horizon when he was brought before your vehicle, including: 17th June from 2.00pm to 4.30pm and cream sons visitors will not be allowed inside the Servicing MOT’s Tyre Fitting & Exhausts the authorities and a fi nal appeal was made Batteries Mechanical & Electrical Repairs teas will be served. For those who haven’t actual cave. that he should recant. Tyndale stood im- Engine Management, ABS, Air Bag, Air Con faults been before, entry is free and access and We look after all makes & models of vehicles inc 4x4’s and movable. A silence fell over the crowd as commercial’s up to 3.5 ton. parking is from the Christon Road at the If you can’t feed a hundred people, then We have the latest Bosch diagnostic equipment, Air conditioning they watched the lean form and thin face set, and 4- wheel geometry equipment. west end of Banwell Hill. just feed one. of the prisoner; his lips moved with a fi nal Tel: 01934 823200 Regular visitors to The Caves will be pleased Mother Teresa impassioned prayer: “Lord, open the King www.banwellgarage.com [email protected] to know that we have now applied for of England’s eyes.” listed building consent to restore the Pebble With that, they chained him to a cross on a LOGS FOR SALE, TREE FELLING Summerhouse. Conditional permission has C H ROBERT COMBER pyre and burnt him alive. He began and was R E been granted and restoration works should O A.R. THORNE (NPTC cert) D HANDYMAN still working on what is acknowledged to W G be underway later this year. The work will For all small jobs in the house and garden, N TREE SERVICES E be the greatest Bible translation of all time Tel: 01934 420142 Mob: 07765 406689 S involve rebuilding the collapsed sections Including - woodwork, plumbing, R , furniture repair and assembly. whose words have passed irrevocably into E FREE QUOTATIONS of walls, repointing, a new roof, repair of D P Put up that shelf or paint that gate. our spirits and our own rich language and U AND CONSULTATIONS R missing pebbled sections and replacement C U Need that extra hand? heritage. It is God’s story. T N of the carved lion & camel to replicate the I I Telephone 01934 513092 O FULLY INSURED N original. The original summerhouse had an N G Mobile 07796 122485 STUMP GRINDING, RE-SHAPING elaborate decorative ceiling but this will be E-mail : [email protected]

10 11 St. Andrew’s Church the Great had already become a ‘Minster’ Wells Cathedral Voluntary Choir (or ‘Mother’) church. Later there would be daughter chapels in Winthill, Puxton, 21st Anniversary Celebration Concert Now and Long Ago , and Churchill. Banwell with the The new priest who will be in charge at St. had become a place of importance; and in Andrew’s for fi ve years (as mentioned in religious matters was playing a prominent the last Parish News) has yet to be selected part. lorien ensemble but he, or she, can be assured of coming to When the vast Sherborne (West Wessex) a friendly welcoming church. diocese was split up to form smaller, more in aid of the cathedral development project An increase in congregation is always hoped manageable, Bishoprics the Diocese of Wells was created; and Banwell was one of Wells cathedral for; but thanks to Churchwardens, Lay the parishes included; the Bishop afterwards Saturday 14th july at 7.00pm Readers, and excellent visiting clergy, serv- ices during the interregnum have continued acquiring the additional position of Lord of the Manor. Naturally, with the setting up Handel Dixit dominus uninterrupted. The number of christenings has spiralled upwards; communion is taken of this new Diocese, came frequent visits as usual; Christmas, Mothering Sunday and by the Bishop, acting in his dual capacity of Tickets available from : Easter were very special occasions; and, of spiritual and manorial head. Manor Court www.efl atminor.co.uk course, the church, with its fi ne architecture business, in particular, frequently required Mrs Jane James 13 Penn Close Wells 01749 674800 and beautiful carved screen, remains a won- him to stay at Banwell for a week or more at Wells Cathedral Shop 10am - 4.30pm Mon – Sat 01749 672773 derful place for weddings. a time; and it is not surprising that he needed Wells Tourist Information Centre 10am - 4.00pm daily 01749 672552 a fi ne house to be built for his use alongside Traditionally many Banwell families have the church. Over the years fi shponds, a deer their own long cherished memories of wed- park, and a rabbit warren would eventually Winthill C V GOWER & SON dings and christenings at St. Andrew’s; and be included in the grounds; but since those from ancient records we can look back even days there has been much rebuilding and Footpath INDEPENDENT FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS farther. We may not know when the fi rst remodelling, as well as changes of owner- Banwell Church marriage was held; or even Footpath AX/346 Winthill to Whitley Head. ship and of name. At one time known as when Banwell fi rst had a church. But we Modifi cation Order No. 32005. Public In- The Palace, or The Courthouse, the Bish- can be sure that over the centuries St. An- quiry on Tuesday 20th February 2007. op’s house has long been replaced by the ® All localities covered drew’s has been the setting for thousands of private residence well known to everyone As a result of the Public Inquiry I am ® 24hr. Service every day local christenings, marriages, and funerals; as Banwell Abbey. St. Andrew’s itself has pleased to say the above footpath remains creating a shared bond among the families seen much re-building and re-styling since ® Distance and Overseas Funerals a footpath. who, in olden times, made Banwell their the Saxon times. ® Pre-paid Funeral Plans home over several generations. Thank you to everyone who has supported Anyone wishing to share in worship can be ® Private Chapel of Rest me. It is much appreciated. Historically; if for example we look back assured of a warm welcome. ® Green Funerals arranged to Saxon times, (and there is a carved Jean Harris Stan Rendell Winthill Farm Saxon stone in the church porch) we fi nd Winscombe (01934) 842945 that Banwell in the time of King Alfred The Square, I wish my son would learn a trade. At To advertise in this magazine give our advertisement manager least we’d know what kind of work he Winscombe, was out of. Somerset BS25 1BS Mike Hebden Henny Youngman a call on 823517 to discuss your requirements

12 13 would like to fi nd out more about this class WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH TAI CHI then come along to a MONDAY Tai Chi Taster - Friday FREE TASTER AT BANWELL VIL- 11th 12.30 - 1.30pm Soup Lunch * V.H. June 22nd Banwell Vil- LAGE HALL FRIDAY 22ND JUNE 11th 7.30 pm Parish Council * V.H. lage Hall 3.30 - 4.30pm BETWEEN 3.30 AND 4.30 PM 25th 7.30 pm “ “ * Meth. Hall Weekly 10.00 am Keep Fit * V.H. Tai chi is a form of exer- If there is suffi cient interest, classes will Weekly 5.30 - 6.30 pm Beavers * Scout Hall cise that has been prac- be running at the village hall 3.30-4.30pm Weekly 6.00 - 8.45 pm Beginners & Advanced Yoga * V.H. tised in China for centuries. Recently it every Friday after this date until the 27 July has been practised in this country where (in the fi rst instance). The cost will be £2 TUESDAY health professionals have found that it is par- per session. 26th 7.30 pm Banwell Flower Arranging Group - ticularly good at maintaining and improving “Corsages & Buttonholes” - Helen Baker * Meth. Hall strength and balance in older age. Increasing Should you want further information then Weekly 10.00 am Mendip Art Group (term time only) * V.H. please contact : Weekly 1.00 - 3.30 pm Playgroup * P. H. frailty and deteriorating balance are a main Weekly 5.45 - 7.15 pm Brownies * V.H. cause of falls in the elderly and for this rea- Liz Lansley, Primary Care Weekly 7.00 - 9.00 pm Guides * Scout Hall son North Somerset Primary Care Trust is Trust Tel 01275 546746 supporting a number of exercise initiatives WEDNESDAY for older people across the district. If you 6th & 20th 1.30 - 3.30 pm Baby Clinic * V.H. 13th Mothers’ Union Outing 13th 7.15 pm Royal British Legion * Scout Hall Local Traders Weekly 7.30 pm Bell Ringing Practice * St. Andrews Weekly 8.00 pm Banwell Sequence Dance Club * V.H. Weekly 1.30 pm Bridge Club * V.H. ALG ELECTRICS CLASSIFIED ADVERTS All work is certifi ed to current legislation and comes To advertise in this section call Mike Hebdon with a three year warranty. our advertisement manager on 823517 THURSDAY NAPIT - Full scope member. PART P registered 14th & 28th 10.00 am Banwell Short Mat Bowling * V.H. TRUSTMARK registered member MINI-DIGGER HIRE (1.5TONNES) 7th & 21st 7.30 pm “ “ “ “ * V.H (Mobile 07932 186590) 822759 Self drive of operator 14th 7.30 pm W.I. Speaker: Clare Hanham “Life & Daily, Weekly or Weekend rates Work at the Royal School of Needlework” * V.H. FREE WELLNESS EVALUATION Free delivery Banwell area Further information or advice Weekly 1.00 - 3.30pm Playgroup * P.H. 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Call Angie Nicoll on 07887 768214 or 823314 BUILDING MAINTENANCE Member of the Guild of Builders and Contractors Steven Sherwood BA(Hons) Tel. Anytime 644430 Telephone: 820695/07958 021303 MOBILE HAIR CARE AND DESIGN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DECORATING by Khanitha Masters B.A.(drama) Steve Price for all property maintenance. for quotes and advice on all building restoration. GUITAR TUITION Fully qualifi ed to create and care for YOUR Also fi tted kitchens etc. Classically trained guitarist teaches classical N E PLUMBING AND HEATING beautiful hair style to suit your individual fea- No job to small. through pop. No guitar needed . For your local Corgi registered plumber tures. Competitive rates. Wedding and special mobile 07766 223970 or 515850 Also guitars bought and sold. Available as solo and heating engineer:- event styling with a “different look”. 822367 artist for parties, clubs and functions. Ring Nick on 07707 069 726 or 822932 BANWELL NEWS Phone Terry 824552 PAINTER & DECORATOR Ian, Jean & Paul at WILL WRITING SERVICE High quality guaranteed 36 West Street 822226 Wills professionally prepared in the privacy of REGISTERED OSTEOPATH 844764 30 years experience Newsagents, Confectioners, Tobacconists your home. Peter Everett, DO MRO fully insured - free estimates and Grocers. Video library & National Lottery. No. 6 Corner House Fixed fees include advice and Instruction Mike Worrall. 07747 102287 823696 taking: £69 single £89 husband and wife. Woodborough Road Winscombe FOR ALL WASHING MACHINE AND Tel.: David READ Services on 513489 24-hour service. Home visits by arrangement. VIKING BARS VACUUM CLEANER Indoor/Outdoor licensed bars all events cov- Repairs and Service KNIGHTCOTT MOTORS J&M CARPETS ered. Birthdays, weddings, disco’s etc. Phone N.J. Kemp 823250 Knightcott 822335 Your local Carpet Specialist Fully licenced, professional service. For new and quality used cars Supply and Fit, Domestic and Contract All areas Tel Mark 07761 332743 CARAVAN SALES & CALOR GAS and light commercials. Free estimates, Planning and Home Selection Davan Caravans Ltd. 510606 service. (mobile 07905 421863) 820783 STEPHEN BENNETT & SON, BICSc FURNITURE REPAIR AND RESTORATION. St. Georges, Weston-super-Mare The Knoll, Wint hill, Banwell, BS29 6NG. Com- Furniture Repairs; BANWELL STORES mercial contract cleaners. Specialist carpet and Antique Restoration; Cabinet Making. BANWELL GARDEN NURSERIES Angie & Mani 38 West Street 822405 upholstery cleaners. Free estimates. 820426 Castle Hill Banwell 822246 Certifi ed pest controllers. Shrubs, Conifers, Fruit trees, Compost, Peat. Bake N’ Bite, DVD & Video rental, Groceries, Fruit & Veg, Alcohol (Mobile 07889 981019) Tel & Fax 822347 BANWELL CASTLE Wide range of garden sundries. Landscaping Opening Hours Sun - Thur 8am to 8pm B&B. Cream Teas service. Sheds, conservatories, stoneware, Fri & Sat 8am t0 8.30pm CURTAINS Pre booked restaurant 824826 slabs, Contact us fi rst for all gardening needs. Curtains made, relined, altered 822726 Parties, Pig Roasts, Bar-B-Que’s Typeset by Dave Colbourne The Gate House East Street Banwell Telephone 822902 Civil Weddings on site 822263 Printed by S P Press Cheddar Telephone 744568 Fax 744320 16 17 Support Local Traders CHIROPODIST CORONETTE COIFFURE & CLIPPERS David Anderson MBChA, MSSCh 750329 Ladies Hair Studio & Barbers Please ‘phone for an appointment or Home visit. 3 West Street, Banwell 823631 St Andrew’s Church Clinic held in Banwell Village Hall Wed. a.m. Hairdressing to suit all needs. Professional and advanced City & Guilds qualifi ed stylists. A Soup Lunch BANWELL GARAGE MOTOR ENGINEERS Est. 1974. Late night Fridays. 20 Knightcott Road, Banwell 823200 at the Servicing & repairs, all makes petrol/diesel. ‘CHILLIES’ MOT’s arranged. Breakdown & recovery serv- 26 Church Street Village Hall ice. Welding and auto electrical work. Indian and English takeaway foods on Competitive rates. Call Darcy Smith now. Finest currys in Banwell 822775 or 824920 FREE HOME DELIVERY (min order £10.00) Real Food Store LEARNER DRIVING CENTRES Monday 11th June Unique fast track learning system, patient & WINSCOMBE SOCIAL CLUB 842624 friendly female instructor, Pass Plus registered. 7 Sandford Rd, Winscombe (opp. free c/park) Local Organic Kinlay French DSA ADI 824246 New members welcome, £5 year membership. and Cheapest drinks in the area, live entertainment QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN 1st & 3rd Sats, Bingo Sun eve. & Tues. eve. Vegetable Boxes City & Guilds - 16th Edition Regs Large hall & function rooms free to members. Electrical Instalations. Monday 9th July from £7.50 delivered Extra Sockets Securitylights etc. THE ELMS B&B Free quotes. No obligation. No VAT Wolvershill Road, Banwell from 12.30 – 1.30pm to order Steve Insley (Mobile 07971 413603) 812709 offers guests a comfortable & luxurious stay. telephone 01934 822356 Please telephone for enquiries 824925 £1.00 or on-line BEAUTY THERAPY IN BANWELL or 07929 560 536 Waxing, manicures, pedicures, facials, lash tint- Visit www.theelmsbedandbreakfast.co.uk www.boxbushfarm.co.uk ing and aromatherapy massage. All welcome Box Bush Farm, North Somerset BS24 6UA Gift Vouchers available. City & Guilds FOR ALL OCCASIONS For appointments or enquiries ring Nicola on BUFFETS AND DINNER PARTIES 822422 / Mobile 07944 737406 Weddings, birthdays, funerals, coming of age parties all catered for with delicious home- Need a legal expert on your side? HORIZON COMPUTERS cooked food from a wide variety of menus. Choosing the right solicitor can be diffi cult. You need an expert on your side; 109 High Street Worle 524664 Ring Cheryl Laycock - eve & w/e 626483 Everything for the home and offi ce someone who will assist you and guide you through the often complicated Software – Consumables – Accessories – LADY PAINTER / DECORATOR legal process. You need a solicitor who is local to you and who understands Stationery all unbeatable prices. has joined DPS Property Maintenance Custom Built Computers delivered & installed Interior / Exterior decorating local issues. You also need a solicitor who will respond to your needs, return Plumbing / Electrical your telephone calls and keep you informed every step of the way. HIGHFIELD KENNELS AND CATTERY 822372 Decking / Gardening. No job too small. High Street, Banwell Mobile 07715 127951 824264 Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm. Sun 10am – 2pm Heated accommodation. Family run Business WEDDING AND EVENING GOWNS Many businesses promise the world when it comes to “customer Delivery & Collection service. Fully Insured Something special? Wedding and Evening service” yet deliver very little. www.kennelandcattery.co.uk Gowns made to order. Yvonne Sargent, The Caves, Banwell. 820516 TIMBER WORK BUILDINGS When you choose John Hodge solicitors to help you, you are guaranteed to receive help Timber Yard, Shute Shelve, Cross. BANWELL PARISH CLERK from a fi rm who are part of your community and who pride themselves on looking after Manufacturers, Top Quality Sheds, Mrs Nicola Hooper you. We are never complacent and always strive to improve the service we have offered Sunhouses, Workshops, Garages, 41 Moor Lane since 1777. Conservatories, Storm Porches. Hutton, BS24 9QL Call and see, or phone 732396 (Phone calls Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm) 812567 For expert assistance please call John Hodge Solicitors on: Email: [email protected] BOULTERS OF BANWELL LTD. GARDEN NEEDS & HOME NEEDS Knightcott Banwell 822137 0800 097 8611 4 North Road ‘The Country Store that gives you more’ For all your garden and home maintenance Garden Machinery. Tools and Workwear plus- tree felling, hedgecutting, whatever you need!! Weston-s-Mare, Yatton, Clevedon, Wedmore & Bristol Outdoor Pursuits & Equestrian Equipment Call Andy 824105

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