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This is the Summer Special edition, highlighting many of the 12 Summer special what’s on guide activities taking place across North Somerset during the next few months. Most of the events are organised by voluntary 14 General events groups who rely on our support as visitors. Please take the time to look through what’s on offer as there is something for 19 Music and theatre events everyone to enjoy this summer. 21 New running festival in Portishead One of the most common complaints we still get is: “Why does the council grant so many planning permissions 23 Uphill to Brean cycle path opens which threaten to overwhelm our local community and environment?” It is frustrating because the council has 24 Walk – Congresbury river and woodland a constant battle with central government and planning inspectors who overturn our decisions. I have mentioned 28 Celebration event at Italian Gardens many times, that while we know we need some new housing
for our own growing population, it is nothing like the numbers 37 Tackling anti-social behaviour being forced on us. Following the recent general election, we 42 will have yet another housing minister to try and persuade. Discover North Somerset’s heritage
Over the last year we have had the American presidential 47 Contact details election, the European referendum, the French election, local elections and our own general election. Sadly we have also 12 21 seen dreadful terrorist activities in Manchester, London and across Europe.
While paying great respect to those who have been so brutally and mindlessly murdered, and to those brave people who constantly risk their lives to keep us safe, we have generally agreed that those responsible for the atrocities cannot be seen to force us to change the way we live. We insist on carrying on our democratic process and the freedom we enjoy and profess to value so much. However at the same time we have allowed our elections, at all levels, to descend to ridicule and unrest. 28 42
Perhaps the best tribute we could pay to those killed and those who protect us, would be to get back to discussing important issues rather than allowing this trend towards constant personal abuse which seems to dominate the press, TV and so called social media. If we really value our democracy, perhaps we should give it more respect ourselves. Councillor Nigel Ashton, Leader of North Somerset Council Follow us on TheBayTropicana • TheBayWeston This publication is available in large print, Braille or audio formats on request. Help is also available for people who require council information in languages other than English. Life editor: 01275 884 139
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Cullompton River Severn M48 ort M5 l ot Newport M4 M4 See page 7 l nh r n Chi ing for big summer So ur le M4 encoe ont clun M49 M4 giveaway! CARDIFF ROYAL PORTBURY ri gen DOCKS Portishead 19 18 18 M4 19 Clevedon 17 BRISTOL SOUTH 16 14 13 20 15 ong GLOUCESTERSHIRE NORTH 20 shton 12 Nailsea rr SOMERSET M5 Backwell Sand Point 9 BRISTOL tton BATH Weston 8 10 AIRPORT ewstoke 21 -super- Congres ur BATH AND Mare 11 NORTH EAST SOMERSET Brean Down inscom e Trowbridge re n stock ri ge Che r ri Burnham-on-Sea M5 8 North Somerset Butterfly House 16 Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm www.nsbutterflyhouse.com www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk igh ri ge Frome Minehead 9 Goblin Combe 17 Oakham Treasures Wellswww.goblincombe.org.ukMENDIP www.oakhamtreasures.co.uk Watchet unster SEDGEMOOR 10 Barley WoodShe ton Walled llet Garden 18 Portishead Quays Marina www.walledgarden.co.uk and Arts Trail illiton www.publicartportishead.co.uk 11 BurringtonGlastonbury Combe www.quaymarinas.com www.walkscene.co.uk/description_13 Street 19 Portishead Open Air Pool Bridgwater 12 Ashton Court www.portisheadopenairpool.org.uk WEST SOMERSET www.bristol.gov.uk/ashtoncourtestate ruton 20 Clevedon Court (NT) 13 Clifton Suspension Bridge www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clevedon-court Visitor Centre www.cliftonbridge.org.uk 21 Clevedon Craft Centre isho s e r www.clevedoncraftcentre.co.uk 14 Leigh Woods ulverton Somerton iveliscom e TAUNTON Taunton goo.gl/g4OthT 22 Clevedon Pier ng ort www.clevedonpier.co.uk DEANE 15 Tyntesfield Estate (NT) M5 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield lchester Shaftsbury
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Cullompton News A&E temporarily closes overnight
Weston General Hospital is temporarily closing its A&E department overnight. The temporary change is in response to the Care Quality Commission rating Weston Area Health NHS Trust as ‘requiring improvement’, and the urgent and emergency care services at Weston General Hospital as Town Hall opening hours changed ‘inadequate’.
Opening hours at Weston-super- the day or night using Libraries West, Patient safety is the NHS’s number one Mare’s Town Hall and library have at www.librarieswest.org.uk priority so the temporary overnight now changed following a review of closure of A&E will be between 10pm- The Council Connect contact centre is visitor numbers. 8am, starting from Tuesday 4 July. also reducing its opening hours from Only six percent of visitors use the Monday 3 July. This is a temporary measure and no service on Sundays so, to make the permanent changes to A&E or other You can speak to an advisor any best use of resources, the Town Hall is services at the hospital will be made time from 9am and 5pm Mondays to now closed on that day of the week. without a full public consultation. Fridays by calling 01934 888 802. If you do want to access council Visit www.northsomersetccg.nhs.uk for You can also go online at any time services on Sundays, the Campus more information about how to access to order a new recycling box or bin, library in Locking Castle is open from services during this temporary closure. report a pothole, report graffiti, find 10am to 5pm. out more about social care and more. Library members can also search for, renew and reserve items at any time of www.n-somerset.gov.uk/connect School term dates agreed
School term dates for the 2018-19 academic year have now been agreed following a public consultation. In a serious life-threatening emergency, call 999 and an ambulance will be Term Day From Day To No. days dispatched immediately. 1 Mon 3 September 2018 Fri 26 October 2018 40 Any patients then requiring emergency 2 Mon 5 November 2018 Fri 21 December 2018 35 admission overnight will be taken 3 Mon 7 January 2019 Fri 15 February 2019 30 to neighbouring A&Es in Bristol and 4 Mon 25 February 2019 Fri 5 April 2019 30 Taunton. 5 Tue 23 April 2019 Fri 24 May 2019 23 Anyone feeling unwell and needing 6 Mon 3 June 2019 Tues 23 July 2019 37 urgent care should call NHS 111. The Total 195 service is available 24-hours-a-day and is free from both mobiles and Check with individual schools as their agreed dates might differ slightly. landlines.
Anyone with any queries can contact Julia Burgess: www.northsomersetccg.nhs.uk [email protected] • www.n-somerset.gov.uk/schools www.cqc.org.uk
6 North Somerset Life • Issue 136 – Summer special For the latest updates on North Somerset’s news visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/news The great summer giveaway!
Get set for the school summer holidays and help keep children entertained during the six week break with our fantastic prize giveaway. Prizes on offer include tickets to: North Somerset has a wealth of family-friendly attractions, beautiful countryside and stunning coastlines. � Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm � Grand Pier
To help families get out and about, Life has teamed up with � Puxton Park � Clevedon Pier attractions across the area to offer free tickets in our special � Curzon Cinema � Mendip Snowsports summer draw. Centre (learn to � Helicopter Museum To be in with the chance of winning a free ticket, just answer ski and learn to the following question: snowboard packages)
On what page in this magazine are the sunglasses hidden? We’re hiring Tickets will be allocated on a draw basis and winners can’t Carers! request which attraction they are given. All answers must include your name, address, and Looking for meaningful contact number. Entries can be sent via email to [email protected] or on a postcard to and rewarding work? We continue to expand our Life Editor, North Somerset Council home care teams in Clevedon Floor 1, Town Hall and Portishead and are Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ looking for caring individuals who share our passion for supporting people! by Friday 28 July. We provide our Community Carers with excellent working conditions - paying all the hours you work, not just for MPs retain seats the time spent caring. We also pay for all your travel, North Somerset’s two MPs retained their seats in last provide comprehensive training and regular month’s snap general election. guaranteed hours. John Penrose was elected MP for Weston-super-Mare with To apply now, call 01275 879547 or email a majority of 11,544. The total turnout was 68.8 per cent. [email protected] Liam Fox was elected MP for North Somerset with a majority of 17,103. The total turnout was 77.14 per cent.
We are obliged to ask all successful applicants to complete a DBS disclosure form for www.n-somerset.gov.uk/elections which we pay. Brunelcare is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity 201555.
www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 7 News Volunteer drivers needed Half price party More volunteer drivers are needed across North Somerset to help keep a discounts in vital service on the road.
Anyone who would like to give something back to their local Portishead community could join one of the area’s 23 community transport groups and Anyone planning a party or This could be anything from an volunteer car schemes. celebratory event in Portishead this 18th to 80th birthday, wedding summer could now take advantage anniversary, engagement party or Drivers take people to doctors, hospital of a half price offer from one of the wedding reception. or other medical appointments. town’s venues. Volunteers need their own cars but will The venue includes a fully licensed be reimbursed for mileage. Somerset Hall, in The Precinct, is bar, relaxed sofa seating lounge, offering a 50 per cent discount on ample parking, outdoor terrace and Minibus drivers are also needed in Friday evening bookings for large a large theatre/banqueting hall with some larger groups. parties between now and August. stage.
For more information call Alice Griffin on 01934 426 711 Call 01275 884 100 or email [email protected]
Enjoy a vibrant retirement lifestyle
In the heart of North Somerset is Sandford Station, a lively retirement village with a great community spirit. The excellent facilities and staff provide the perfect retirement lifestyle. To book a personal tour or to simply find out more call 0117 919 4262. See our latest video of life at Sandford Station just type ow.ly/XSYGw into your browser.
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8 North Somerset Life • Issue 136 – Summer special For the latest updates on North Somerset’s news visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/news
Find a local business you can trust People who need to hire a trader – from approved by trading standards, plumber to a solicitor – can now take offer great customer service and are advantage of a trading standards-run legal, honest and fair. scheme to find a trustworthy business. Membership is only granted to Buy With Confidence is the largest businesses that meet strict criteria local authority-run trader scheme in and, if approved, they are regularly the UK, and ensures members are checked for their ongoing commitment.
www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk New sexual health Start your holiday service launches
A new specialist sexual health service in style has launched in North Somerset offering more services and self-testing Take a first-class bus to Bristol Airport kits. to help start your holiday in style. Unity Sexual Health has been set up First West of England has launched a following a partnership with University The new vehicles are wheelchair Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation new service from Weston-super-Mare accessible and there is ample space to Bristol Airport. Trust and seven organisations – British for luggage. Pregnancy Advisory Service, Brook, The hourly A3 Airport Flyer travels Tickets can be booked in advance Marie Stopes International, Terrence daily (except Christmas Day) through from www.bristolairport.co.uk, from Higgins Trust, Eddystone Trust, North Cleeve, Congresbury and Worle. the First Bus mTickets smartphone Bristol NHS Trust and Weston Area Health NHS Trust. The first bus departs Weston-super- app or by paying the driver on the Mare train station at 3am and is day of travel. They cost £5 for a People across the area will get local hourly until 10pm. The return journey single journey or £7 return, including expertise but the unified approach runs from Bristol Airport hourly connecting travel on any First Bus in has enabled a new joint website and between 4am and 11pm. Weston inner zone. a single telephone number across the region. The website provides information on sexual health, contraception and pregnancy, including what services are available and where people can find them. There will also be more evening and Saturday appointment slots in sexual health clinics, and the ability to order self-testing kits for sexually transmitted infections online. The self-testing kits are returned to Unity and results will be confidential.
www.firstgroup.com/westonflyer www.unitysexualhealth.co.uk 0117 342 6944
www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 9 News See the coast from the open-air bus Photo credit Richard Blaxall Feel the wind in your hair as you take a ride in a new open- air double-decker bus along the coast. First West of England’s Somerset’s Coaster – Service 20 Great way for – travels from Weston-super-Mare to Burnham-on-Sea, via Uphill, Lympsham, Brean and Berrow. men to tackle their The distinctive double-decker buses run every half hour over the summer months from Regent Street.
A group ticket, for £13, allows up to five people to travel on weight the entire Weston-super-Mare network all day (after 9.30am Men from North Somerset who Monday to Friday and all day Saturday, Sunday and public want to tackle their weight can now holidays). get fit and have fun by joining a new This ticket can be bought from the driver or on the First Bus free football league. mTicket smartphone app. The MAN v FAT football scheme has been set up in 25 places around the UK and players have lost more than 30 tonnes of weight.
The FA-backed football scheme is now coming to Weston- super-Mare on Monday 17 July.
Jack Howarth, 25, from Clevedon, said: “I’m joining because I played football in my teens but had an injury, which pretty much had a snowball effect on me.
“I’m 19 stone now and my aim is to get to 16. I’m hoping to gain the confidence and fitness to do football on a regular basis again.”
Weston-super-Mare AFC will be hosting the league in the area, after receiving funding from North Somerset Council.
North Somerset Council was the first local authority in the country to team up with MAN v FAT, in 2015.
MAN v FAT football runs every Monday, from 8-10pm, at @Worle, New Bristol Road, Weston-super-Mare from 17 July.
Sign up at www.manvfat.com/westonsupermare www.firstgroup.com/somersetcoaster call 0845 163 0042 or email [email protected]
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Changes to library opening hours
Opening hours at most North Somerset libraries have now changed as part of the area-wide Community Access Review.
This review focusses on the area’s 14 children’s centres and 12 libraries, and Officers picking up the prizes include North Somerst Council principal engineer will see these two facilities combined Joe Burnell (back, third from right) and engineer Jason Reading (front right). in Worle, Yatton and Pill this summer.
Opening hours will also be extended Highways schemes scoop awards at six libraries later this year as new technology is installed to provide self- Two highways schemes in North the A370 Long Ashton bypass and service facilities during times when the Somerset have scooped prestigious Hengrove Park, with dedicated cycling libraries might normally be closed. awards. and footpaths along the whole length. Engineers picked up the gongs from North Somerset Council, along with To find the opening hours of the Institute of Highway Engineers Wessex Water, also won the highways your local library visit South Western Branch Awards. partnership award for the Upper www.n-somerset.gov.uk/libraries Bristol Road flood mitigation scheme, North Somerset Council, along with in Weston-super-Mare. www.n-somerset.gov.uk/car Bristol City Council and contractors Alun Griffiths, won the large project of the This £2.1m project aimed to reduce year award for the South Bristol Link. flooding to the highway and 20 nearby properties by installing 130 metres of The South Bristol Link is a link road kerb drainage, improving the sewer and express MetroBus route between network and constructing a storage tank. Help celebrate Library reservations become free for a year North Somerset’s Reserving an item from any North community spirit Somerset library or from the wider Enjoy a fun family day out and help celebrate LibrariesWest area is now free for a North Somerset’s diverse communities during a year. popular event. The reservation fee has been Your North Somerset takes place at the suspended for 12 months to Tropicana, on Weston’s seafront, on Sunday encourage more people to use the 24 September and features activities and library services. entertainment as well as showcasing the work of Charges will still apply to drama, charities and organisations from across the area. music and reading group sets, as This year it is being hosted by Voluntary Action well as items not available within the North Somerset (VANS). seven local authorities making up the LibrariesWest consortium. Organisations who would like a stall can call VANS on www.librarieswest.org.uk 01934 416 486 or visit www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/JMF3VQ2 www.vansweb.org.uk
www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 11 SUMMER FOCUS Enjoy a summer staycation on your doorstep
Millions of people flock to North Somerset every year to enjoy the beautiful countryside, glorious coastline and extensive calendar of events.
This year, more and more British hotel and B&B stays in the town were See a fire-breathing mechanical horse, holidaymakers are choosing to stay up by almost 50 per cent on the a six-piece circus show band, street in the UK rather than venture abroad previous year; and other attractions performers and more. because of the drop in the value of the reported their ‘best ever’ summer. At the end of August, Portishead pound. This momentum is still going strong marathon man Ben Smith is organising Bookings from Europe and beyond and a host of events is taking place at the first Festival of Running in the town are also on the rise and, locally, the Tropicana this summer season to in aid of his 401 Foundation. international visitors to Bristol are continue to draw in the crowds to the Sign up for a variety of distances, from heading down the M5 to Weston- former lido. short fun runs to a full marathon. super-Mare to see ‘the place which Enjoy live theatre and comedy, see hosted Dismaland’. For more tranquil entertainment, flower international rock stars at the Hazy shows and fetes take place across the The 2015 event brought global Days festival, or face your fears on a area. publicity to Weston and the fast-paced funfair ride. surrounding area and attracted an Whatever your interests, keep reading Elsewhere in Weston, a huge event estimated 200,000 worldwide visitors. this Summer Special Life to discover will take place in early August to all the great events happening locally That year First Great Western reported celebrate work finishing at the Italian so you can enjoy the perfect summer a 100 per cent increase in rail travel Gardens. staycation right on your doorstep. from London to Weston-super-Mare;
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Stay safe when the sun shines Predicting how the summer weather will behave over the days, weeks and months ahead can be a tricky business. After a very sunny spring, many people will be hoping for a hot Top tips for being sun safe… summer but it’s worth remembering the best ways to enjoy the sun safely. � try to keep out of the sun � never leave anyone in a closed, If there is a spell of warm weather then between 11am and 3pm parked vehicle, especially older the Met Office triggers hot weather people, infants, young children � alerts and Public Health England wear UV filtering sunglasses, or animals issues advice for taking extra care. walk in the shade, apply at least SPF15 sunscreen, wear a wide- � children shouldn’t take part in This includes staying cool, drinking lots brimmed hat and light, loose- vigorous physical activity on very of cold fluids and checking on those fitting clothes hot days you know are at risk. � drink lots of cool drinks and � keep your bedroom and living Hot weather can be uncomfortable ensure you take water with you space cool by closing curtains for some and dangerous for more when travelling on windows facing the sun and vulnerable people. opening windows during cooler � look out for others, especially times of the day and night when older people, young children and it’s safe to do so. Turn off non- babies and those with serious essential lights and electrical illnesses items because they generate � if medicines are sensitive to heat. temperature, think about keeping www.nhs.uk/heatwave them in the fridge
www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 13 SUMMER EVENTS
July YMCA Summer Starter Grove Park, Friday 21 Weston-super-Mare. Community event. Fireworks at Sea 10pm, Daily until Saturday 30 www.ymca-sc.org the Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare. September www.grandpier.co.uk Saturday 15 July – Monday Sand Sculpture Festival 10am-6pm, Weston beach. Topsy turvy theme. 4 September Saturday 22 £4 adults, £3.50 senior citizens and Funland @ The Tropicana 10am-8pm Viking Day 10am-5pm, Grove students, £3 children under 15, Mon-Thurs and Sun, 10am-9pm Fri and Park, Weston-super-Mare. See the under 3s free. Sat, Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare. Hildsvin Viking Re-enactment Group. www.westonsandsculpture.co.uk Free entry with token scheme. Rides cost Activities and information from two to four tokens. Height and age Weston Museum. Free entry Saturday 8 July restrictions apply on some rides. Clevedon annual long swim 7pm, KidsFest 10am-5pm, Grand Pier. Ladye Bay to pier. Established 1928. Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 Animal expert Andy Day, a giant £15 per person. dinosaur, bouncy castle, crafts, face Puxton Park’s 10th birthday bash www.marlens.org.uk/events painting, balloon modelling. Puxton Park, Hewish. Meet Peppa Pig £15 per person. and George on Saturday, and hear Friday 28 – Sunday 30 Marlens SwimRun 6-7.30pm, Marine the Mangledwurzels play on Sunday. Lions Real Ale Festival Beach Lawns, Lake, Clevedon. www.marlens.org.uk Inflatables, assault course, stilt walkers, Weston-super-Mare. Now in its face painting and more. 10th year, having raised more than Sunday 9 July £300,000 for local charities. Huge North Somerset Model Show selections of ales and ciders, as well 10am-5.30pm, Helicopter Museum, as entertainment and food. Locking, Weston-super-Mare. www.westonlionsrealalefestival.org.uk BMs on the Lawn Beach Lawns, Weston-super-Mare. Classic BMW Saturday 29 display. www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk Weston Pride noon onwards (parade Portishead Raft Race and waterside starts 11.30am from Knightstone picnic Lake Grounds, Portishead. Sunday 16 Island), Grove Park, Weston-super- Mare. To promote equality and With village fete and fun fair. Great Weston Bike Ride diversity and the celebration of www.portisheadraftrace.co.uk A recreational, non-competitive the LGBT community within North Make the Point 10k Race Sand Bay 57-mile challenge bike ride from Somerset. Community stalls, food and and Sand Point, Weston-super-Mare Long Ashton to Weston-super-Mare. drink, family area, live entertainment. www.greatwestonride.com www.wsmpride.com Saturday 15 Portishead Soapbox Race Esplanade Get into Golf Millennium Park, Nailsea Skate Festival and Showcase Road, Portishead. A race for Nailsea. A free event to encourage 1-5pm, Millennium Park, Nailsea. home-built ‘soap box’ carts, in aid of people to try golf. Skate competition, bouncy castle, St Peter’s Hospice. www.paulmitchellpga.co.uk food, fun. www.htnailsea.org.uk www.portisheadsoapbox.co.uk
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Sunday 30 Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 Saturday 19 Regional Water Ski Races Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Gin Festival noon-6pm, Grand Pier, Knightstone Slipway and Marine Lake, Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton. Weston-super-Mare. £12 in advance, Weston-super-Mare. Organised by Balloon launches, night glow and £15 on the day Weston Bay Water Sports Club. entertainment. Free entry but cost for Portishead Triathlon Lake Grounds, www.westonski.co.uk car parking (from £7.50) Portishead and surrounding area. www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk 400m pool swim in the Lido, 24km bike August ride and 5km run. www.dbmax.co.uk Saturday 26 Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 Trendlewood Community Festival Weston Dairy Festival Beach Lawns, Golden Valley Primary School, Weston-super-Mare. Animal shows, Nailsea. Local festival of music, sport, petting zoo, crafts, entertainment and dance, food and entertainment. www. stalls featuring local produce. trendlewoodcommunityfestival.org.uk www.dairyfestival.co.uk Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 RYA P750 British Championships – Weston Museum re-opening Saturday 5 Thundercat Racing Clevedon seafront. 10am-3pm. Victorian themed family Celebration event noon-10pm, Italian A national championship round of fun day. Gardens, Weston-super-Mare. Free Thundercat boat racing. Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 family event with entertainment, food www.thundercatracing.com and live music/entertainment. The 401 Foundation Festival of Running Mendip Society walk around Bleadon Sunday 13 From 4pm on Sat, from 9am on Sun, Meet 2pm, Bleadon village car park. RSPCA Dog Show and fete Lake Grounds, Portishead. Organised About five miles with some hills. Beach Lawns, Weston-super-Mare by 401 marathon runner Ben Smith Contact John: 01934 842 868 www.rspca.org.uk Mendip Marauder Ultramarathon RNLI Open Day Anchor Head and Mendip Way to Uphill Beach. Marine Lake, Weston-super-Mare. www.albionrunning.org Charity fundraiser at the Weston RNLI station. www.rnli.org Sunday 6 (and Monday 28) Classic car show 10am-4.30pm, Tuesday 15 Town Square, Weston-super-Mare. James Hildreth Testimonial Year T20 From pre-war motorcars to ‘90s game Gates open 4.30pm, match Sunday 27 and Monday 28 starts 5.45pm, Weston Cricket Club. classics. 01934 627 563 Stars of Time film and comic convention Weston super Mare 1st XI versus a 10am-5.30pm, Tropicana, Weston- Somerset T20 squad, to celebrate super-Mare. Celebrities from film and James Hildreth’s testimonial year, TV, memorabilia and collectibles. granted to him by Somerset County Adults £6.50, concessions £3.50, Cricket Club. Donation on the gate £5 under 4s free. www.starsoftime.co.uk per adult and £2 per child.
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July August CHILDREN’S CENTRES Summer activities will take place Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 Wednesday 23 and throughout the holidays for families and 50 things to do before you are 11 ¾ Thursday 24 carers with children aged from birth to weekender 11am-4pm, Tyntesfield, TYNTEtots: Owl and the Pussy Cat five. Look out for local publicity or visit Wraxall. Build a den, read a map or 10am and 1pm, Tyntesfield, Wraxall. www.n-somerset.gov.uk/fis hold a scary beast. Free event but normal Storytelling and games for under-fives. admission charges apply. Booking essential. Adult £3, child £7, two children £12, three children £18. LEISURE AND SPORTS Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 CENTRES Activities and clubs take place throughout TYNTEtots: Alice in Wonderland the school summer holidays. 10am and 1pm, Tyntesfield, Wraxall. Storytelling and games for under-fives. Visit your local centre for more Booking essential. Adult £3, child £7, information or www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ two children £12, three children £18. leisurecentres
Photos courtesy of Dale Cherry 2017 for The Reading Agency, with thanks to Newham Council and Calverton Primary School
Can you help a band of furry, slippery and Once children have signed up, they Library staff and volunteers will be on feathered friends solve a library mystery – will be given a folder to collect stickers hand to help children choose their books. and have lots of fun along the way? as they read any six library books over Research shows that children who take This year’s Animal Agents Summer three further visits to the library. part return to school after the summer Reading Challenge starts on Saturday As they complete the folder, they’ll crack break as more fluent, confident and 15 July in North Somerset libraries for all the case and catch the crook. happy readers. children aged four to 11. Every child who completes the challenge Last year nearly 4,000 children joined The free challenge, produced by The by Saturday 9 September will receive a the challenge in North Somerset libraries. Reading Agency, aims to maintain certificate and medal and be entered into children’s reading motivation during the a prize draw. school holidays. Events will also be held in libraries during the summer to celebrate the challenge. Visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/events
16 North Somerset Life • Issue 136 – Summer special KEY: (E) Every • (A) Alternate • (1) First • (2) Second • (3) Third • (4) Fourth • (L) Last
SUMMER FLOWER SHOWS AND MARKETS
July August Saturday 15 Saturday 12 Butcombe Village Fete 2-5pm, in the Weston-super-Mare Horticultural gardens of the Old Rectory (or village Society Flower Show 10am-5pm, Grove hall if wet). Stalls, children’s activities, Park. www.wsmhorticultural.org.uk cream teas, promise auction and small, fun dog show. 01761 462 812 Saturday 19 Tickenham Flower Show 12.30pm, Saturday 29 Tickenham Village Field and Hall. Yatton Horticultural Society Summer Entry £3, accompanied children free. Show 2-4.30pm, Yatton Village Hall Free park and ride next to Tickenham Golf Club. Hog roast, crafts, games Saturday 29 (11.30am-6.30pm) and Portishead Concert Band and Sunday 30 (10am-6pm) Portishead Flower Show and Country Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 Fair Show Field, Clevedon Road, Clevedon Flower Show Salthouse Portishead. Flower show and events Fields, Clevedon. Live music, dog including meerkats, falconry, ferrets, show, horticultural classes, crafts, bar. dog show and live music. Adults £5, Adults £5, children and senior citizens children under 17 free. £4, accompanied under-14s free. FLOWER SHOWS www.portisheadflowershow.com www.clevedonflowershow.co.uk
MARKETS FARMERS’ VILLAGE Wrington Vale Country Tickenham (2) Market 10.30-11.30am, 9.30am-noon, Village Hall. Saturdays Thursdays Scout Hall, School Road, Fundraiser for Tickenham Portishead (2) Winscombe Country Market Wrington. 01934 862 360 Primary School. 9am-12.30pm, Waitrose (E) 8am-noon, Community Kenn (2) 10am-noon, Saturdays Piazza Centre, Sandford Road. Village Hall Long Ashton (1) Weston-super-Mare (2) 01934 842 304 Yatton (2) 10am-noon, 9.30am-1pm, Community 9am-12.30pm, High Street Village Hall. Fridays Centre. 07956 323 546 Worle (2) 9am-12.30pm, 01934 832 681 Kingston Seymour (1) The Lamb pub car park Portishead Country Market Bleadon (3) 9am-12.30pm, (E) 9.45-10.45am, 10am-noon, Village Hall Nailsea (3) 9am-1pm, Coronation Hall. Folk Hall, Portishead. Hutton (1) 9.30am-noon, Crown Glass Place 01934 812 370 01275 843 851 Hutton Village Hall. Clevedon (4) 9am-12.30pm Claverham (3) 10am-noon, Nailsea Country Market (E) 01934 814 823 Queen’s Square Village Hall 10-11.15am, Vestry Hall of Pill Community Market (4) Christ Church, Christchurch 10am-noon, Close, Nailsea Pill Community Centre.
Sunday 8 August the 40-plus stalls of Sixways roundabout, onto CLEVEDON and 3 September independent and local Bellevue Road, and round SUNDAY Explore and celebrate producers. to Hill Road. Clevedon’s Hill and The trail begins in MARKET Sea area and browse Alexandra Road, to www.clevedonsundaymarket.co.uk
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Waves of Harmony (E) 7.30pm, Weston Brass Band (E)(and Thu) 8pm, Worle Community Choir (E) 7.30pm, REGULARS Victoria Methodist Church Hall, Church Road Methodist Church, Becket Primary School, Tavistock Mondays Station Road, Weston-super-Mare. Upper Church Road, Road, Worle. New members Women’s 4-part acapella group. Portishead in Harmony (E)(women Weston-super-Mare. 01934 842 461 welcome. 07972 909 939 01934 643 823. only) 10.30am-12pm, The Folk Nailsea Folk Club (2) Grove Sports Muskrats Jazz Band (1) 8.30pm, www.wavesofharmony.co.uk Hall, Portishead High Street. £5 Centre, Nailsea. (4) Prince of Orange Clarence House, High Street, per session. www.wendysergeant. Cheddar Male Choir (E) 7.30pm, Inn, Yatton. All musicians and singers Portishead. £3. Bar and dancing, all vpweb.co.uk, 01275 814 220 Draycott Village Hall. welcome. 01275 857 784 welcome. 01275 814 434 New members welcome. Clevedon A Cappella (E)(women Traditional jazz night (2) 8.30pm, www.cheddarmvchoir.co.uk Wednesdays only) 1.15-2.45pm, Kenn Road Salthouse pub, Clevedon. Resident Clevedon Ladies Choir (E)(September- Methodist Church, Clevedon. £5 Winscombe Community Choir (E) band, the Dixieland Rascals. June) 2.15-3.30pm, St Peter’s Church per session. www.wendysergeant. 7.30pm, Winscombe Primary Free entry Hall, Alexandra Road. £25 per year. vpweb.co.uk, 01275 814 220 School, Moorham Road. www.wins- combecommunitychoir.org.uk 01275 874 109 Fridays Afternoon singing group (fortnightly) [email protected] Singtastics Junior Choir (E)(Y3-Y7) 2-4pm, St Jude’s Hall, St Peter’s Campus Choir (E) 7.30-9pm, Highly Strung Community Band (E) 3.40-4.30pm, Hannah More School, Church, Baytree Road, Worle. The Campus, Locking Castle, 6.30-9.30pm. Folk/country music. Nailsea. £3 per session. 07722 01934 413 571 Weston-super-Mare. 01934 832 283. www.highlystrungcommunityband. 298 550 Mixed Company Community Choir www.singoutlouduk.com co.uk 01275 847 909 [email protected] (E) 7.30-9.30pm, Golden Valley Upstaged Drama Group (E during Lions Brass 4 Youth (E) Primary School, Nailsea. £6 per Weston Choral Society (E) (term time term time) 7-8.30pm, Theatre in the 5.30pm/6.15-7.45pm, 1st session with free taster only) 7.30pm, Milton Methodist Church Hall, Milton Hill, Weston- Hut. Sessions and workshops for 16 to Clevedon Scout Hall. County brass Clevedon Choral Society (E) 7.15pm, super-Mare. 01934 813 255 25-year-olds. [email protected] band. 07815 733 886 Methodist Church Hall, Kenn Road, Weston Music Appreciation Society Weston Youth Orchestra (E) 6-7pm Clevedon. Clevedon Music Club (3) 7.30pm, (A) 7.30pm, St Jude’s Hall, Baytree (8-12 yrs), 7-9pm (12-20 yrs). www.clevedonchoralsociety.org.uk Community Centre, Princes Road. Classical concerts by Road. 01934 814 752 Boulevard United Reformed Church, Clevedon Light Opera Club (E) professional musicians. £8 per Somerset Singers (E) 7.30pm, Weston-super-Mare. 01934 622 7.30pm (Juniors Thu 7pm) Princes concert on the door. 01275 879 099 Meeting House, Sidcot School, 519 or 07787 520 230 Hall, Clevedon Community Centre. Sidcot. 01934 743 965 Male Choir (E) 7.30-9pm, Victoria 01275 791 556 Nailsea Choral Society (E) 7.30pm, Vestry Hall, Christ Church, Nailsea. Yatton Ladies Choir (E) 7.30-8.30pm, Methodist Hall, Weston-super-Mare. Vocalise Choir (E) 7.30-9.30pm, 01275 875 533 Yatton Infants School. £4 per session. 01934 529 728 United Reform Church, Waterloo www.nailseachoral.org.uk 07722 298 550 North Somerset Community Brass Street, Weston. £5 inc refreshments. [email protected] Band (E) 7.30-9.30pm, Puxton and 01934 627 709 Trinity Singers (E) 7.30pm, Churchill Primary School, Pudding Pie Lane, Harmony Plus Choir (E) 7.45-9pm, Hewish Village Hall. 01275 397 582 Clevedon Players (and Wed, Fri) Langford. www.trinitysingers.co.uk Emmanuel Church, Weston. Congresbury Brass Band (E) (leading up to a play) 7.30-10pm, 01934 415 301 01934 629 112 7.30-9.30pm, Methodist Church the Stables, behind Princes Hall, Hall, Congresbury. 01275 849 611 Princes Road, Clevedon. Tra La Community Choir (A) 7.30pm, Footlights Community Choir / 07986 007 829 01275 853 975 Club Room, Community Centre, 7.45-9.15pm, Community Entrance, Long Ashton. 07932 623 672 Nailsea School, Mizzymead Road. Clevedon Gilbert and Sullivan Society RAFA Concert Band (E) 8pm, Victoria No experience necessary. (E) 7.30-10pm, St Peter’s Church Methodist Church Hall, Station Road, Portishead Town Band (E) 7.45pm, 07818 065 015 Hall, Alexandra Road, Clevedon. Weston-super-Mare. www.rafacon- Methodist Church Hall, High Street. [email protected] New members welcome. certband.org.uk 01934 820 205 New players welcome. 07816 544 474, 01275 818 575 Portishead Community Choir 01934 838 713 Footlights Community Choir (E) 8-9.30pm, Avon Way Hall, Nailsea Concert Orchestra (E) 8-9:30pm, Community Hall, Pill Community Choir (E) Portishead. £5 per session or £4 if (term time only) 7.30pm, Nailsea Trinity School, Portishead. 7.45-9.15pm, Pill Community paying for a term. Free taster session. Methodist Church. No experience necessary. Centre. £5 per session or £4 if paying for a term. Free taster www.wendysergeant.vpweb.co.uk, www.nailseaconcertorchestra.org Tuesdays session. www.wendysergeant. 01275 814 220 West Mendip Orchestra (E)(term time Cadbury Wind Band (E)(term time vpweb.co.uk, 01275 814 220 Thursdays only) 7.45-10pm, Lynch Chapel, only) 7.15-9.15pm, Yatton Rugby Winscombe. 01275 463 480 Congresbury Singers (E) 7.50pm, Music Is Fun (E)(babies, toddlers and Football Club. 01275 792 300 Old School Rooms, Congresbury. pre-schoolers) Methodist Church, Harmony Plus Brass (E) 7.45pm, Lyrical Ladies Choir (E) 7.20-8.20pm, 01934 876 104 Nailsea. 30 min session £3, 40 min Emmanuel Church, Weston. Nailsea School. £4 per session. Samba Drumming (E) 8-10pm, session £3.40. 07722 298 550, 01934 629 112 07722 298 550, gillatkinson15@ All Saint’s Church Hall, All Saint’s [email protected] Nailsea Theatre Club (E) 8pm, blueyonder.co.uk Lane, Clevedon. Beginners welcome, Singing Mums Choir (E) Nailsea Little Theatre, Union Street. £6 with free taster session. 7.10-8.10pm, Nailsea School. 01275 852 275 01275 545 714 £4 per session. 07722 298 550, (Box office: 07772 981 037) [email protected] Saturdays The Baytree Singers (E) Pret A Chanter Ladies Choir (A) 7.30-9.30pm, St Jude’s Hall, St 9.30-11.30am, Southfield Church, Peter’s Church, Baytree Road, Worle. Nailsea. £8 per session. No experience necessary. 07722 298 550 Portishead Choral Society (E) [email protected] 7.30pm, St Joseph’s Catholic Cadbury Saxophone Band (A) Church, West Hill, Portishead. 10.15am-12.30pm in Cleeve/ 01275 849 278 Yatton. 01934 830 072 or Cantiamo Ladies Choir (A)(grade www.cadburysaxband.co.uk 8+ musicians only) 8.15-9.30pm, Nailsea School. £5 per session. Sundays 07722 298 550, Barley Rye choir (E) 6.30-8.30pm [email protected] (winter) 7-9pm (summer), Ring Weston Organ and Keyboard Club o’ Bells, Nailsea. New members (1) 7.30pm, Somerset Suite, Weston welcome. 01454 411 052 Football Club. £5 members, £6 non-members. 01934 812 759
18 North Somerset Life • Issue 136 – Summer special KEY: (E) Every • (A) Alternate • (1) First • (2) Second • (3) Third • (4) Fourth • (L) Last SUMMER MUSIC AND THEATRE
July Friday 7 and Saturday 8 Hazy Days Festival Tropicana Weston-super-Mare. Arts and music festival featuring Newton Faulkner, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Reef, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and more. www.hazydaysfestival.co.uk
Sunday 16 Costanzi Consort 6pm, St Mary’s Church, Yatton. Sacred choral treasures from 18th century Rome. Works by Scarlatti, Costanzi, Jommelli, Bencini and Maria Rosa Coccia, with musical director Peter Leech. Tickets from www.costanziconsort.org.uk or on the door. Live music and theatre at the Thursday 20 – Saturday 22 TROPICANA I’ll Be Seeing You 7.30pm, Blakehay Live music and theatre continues throughout the summer at Theatre, Weston-super-Mare. Weston’s newest arts and cultural venue. An original musical about WW2. Enjoy these upcoming events at the Tropicana, on the seafront… www.blakehaytheatre.co.uk July August Wednesday 26 – Saturday 29 Saturday 15 19 August Bugsy Malone 7.30pm, Blakehay The Emperor’s New Clothes (age 5+), Bond Night with The Name is Band Theatre, Weston-super-Mare. Slapstick 3.30pm and 7pm. Based on the Hans plus support 7pm, The Reaper Bar comedy. www.blakehaytheatre.co.uk Christian Andersen classic. No nudity. Saturday 22 August The Tropicana School Disco, 7pm The Reaper Bar Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 Weston-super-Mare Operatic Society Saturday 29 presents Shout 8pm (5pm on Sat), The Orphans Summer Party with St Jude’s Theatre, Grove Road, Milton. Inner City plus support, 7pm, A sixties mod musical. Tickets £10 The Reaper Bar [email protected] 01934 420 006 To find out more and book tickets visit www.tropicanaweston.co.uk or www.thereaperbar.com Free concerts in Grove Park July August September Sunday 9 Serenade Big Band Sunday 6 Worlewind Band Sunday 3 Burtle Silver Band Sunday 16 Weston Brass Sunday 13 Bath Spa Band Sunday 10 Serenade Big Band Sunday 23 Worle Communuity Sunday 20 Des Henly’s Singers Sunday 17 King Alfred Choir and Strummers Concert Band Sunday 30 Paulton Concert Sunday 27 Bristol Male Voice Band Choir Monday 28 Tim Pitman
Concerts start at 2.30pm. Sponsored by Grove Park Café. 07952 943 855
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REGULARS Mondays Fibro Friends WSM – Fibromyalgia NHS Stop Smoking Café (E) 6pm, Stroke Communication Group (E) and Chronic Fatigue Support Group Tesco café, Weston. 01275 546 744 10am, Summer Lane Care Home, (2) 11am, 1 in 4 People, Weston Area National Rheumatoid Diamond Batch. 01275 870 328 Oxford Street, Weston Arthritis Society (2) 6.30-8.30pm, www.fibrofriendswsm.co.uk Positive Step Coffee Morning (2) The Campus, Locking Castle, 10am-noon, Locking Castle Church EXTEND Movement to Music for Weston. www.nras.org.uk, Hall, Jasmine Way. over-60s (E) noon-1pm, Christ 01934 620 583 www.positivestep.org.uk Church, Chapel Cleeve, Clevedon. Nailsea and Backwell Diabetes (also every Weds, 10.30am at Pill Arthritis Care Weston Branch (2) Support Group (2) 7-9pm, Methodist Community Centre). £3.50 per Church Hall, Silver Street. nailsea. 2pm, St Saviours Hall, Locking Rd. Diabetes UK (Weston) (1) 7.30pm, session. 07530 777 895 [email protected] 01934 622 808 Waverley Suite, Weston Hospital Fibromyalgia Group (2) 2pm, Purple Bogs of Somerset Hash House Harriers Academy [also – quiz night (2) Sheep Centre, Hughenden Rd, (E) 7:15pm, various locations. Social Club, Devonshire Road] Weston. 01934 413 868 See www.bristolhash.org.uk/bogs 01934 628 985 079 6649 5086 or 01275 874 671 Croquet Club (E, and Weds and Fri, Upfront Friends (4) 7.30pm, Royal April-Oct) 2-4pm, Clarence Park Thursdays Hotel, South Parade, Weston-super- East, Weston-super-Mare. Just turn up YouTree Cancer Support Group (E) Mare. For breast cancer sufferers, or call 01934 413 515 10am, Lauriston Hotel, Knightstone survivors and friends. [email protected] Weston Macular Support Group Rd, Weston. 07932 143 452 01934 815 446 (call first in case Qigong venue is changed) (E) 7.30-9pm, Locking (2) 2pm, Lauriston Hotel, Weston. FUCHSIA Cancer Support Group (E) Village Hall. 07913 922 063 01934 516 627 10am, Night Jar pub, Worle. Fridays [email protected] Nailsea and District Footpath Group 07896 699 627 Partially Sighted and Blind Club (E) Tuesdays (E) and Thu (E), Sun (2,3), Sat (4). Worle Lions Friendship Group (E) 10.15am-2pm, Pembroke Court, Elton Range of walking difficulties. Western Active Stroke Group (E) 10am-noon, Worlebury Golf Club. Rd, Clevedon. 01275 219 730 www.nfpg.org.uk or For people with long-term illness, 10am, Worlebury Golf Club. 01275 810 067 01934 519 266 carers also welcome. Bipolar UK (2) 7.30pm, FRIEND, www.worlelions.co.uk, Somerset Cancer Care Support Oxford Street, Weston. 08458 339 862 Group (E) 10am, Summer Lane Care 0845 434 9915 Home, Diamond Batch. Walking Football (E) 0800 731 4608 Tuesday Badminton club 10.30-11.30am, Hand Stadium, (E, term time) 8-10pm, Broadoak Clevedon. £2 per session. Dance fitness (E) 10am, Clevedon School, Weston-super-Mare. 01275 878 052 Triangle Club. 01275 544 472 [email protected] Parkinson’s UK Weston Branch (1) Walking Football (E) 10-11am, 2.30pm, St Saviour’s Hall, Locking Long Ashton Bowling Club Weston Football Club. Wednesdays Rd. 01934 813 547 / 625 633 (E, April-Sept) 6pm, Community £2 per session. 07970 681 178 Cancer Rehabilitation Classes (E) Centre, Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton. Portishead Macular Help Group (4) Golden Oldies sing and stretch 9.30am, The Barn, Clevedon. £1.50 No previous experience necessary. 2.30pm, Folk Hall. 01275 845 238 classes. Venues in Clevedon, per class. 07800 743 305 01275 853 885 Weston Osteoporosis Support Group Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Ashcombe Park Bowling Club (E) Portishead Stroke Drop-In Centre (1) Meets 5 times a year (March, May, Pill and Nailsea. 01761 470 006 (and Sat) 10am-noon, Ashcombe 10.30am, Clarence House, July, September and November), in www.golden-oldies.org.uk Park, Weston. 01934 522 779 High Street. 01275 818 492 the Lecture Theatre, The Academy, Stroke Group (E) noon, Parish Wharf Stroke Communication Group (A) Weston General Hospital. Leisure Centre, Portishead. 10am, Methodist Church Hall, Silver Saturdays Information about local services 07899 754 937 Street, Nailsea. 01275 870 328 Parkinson’s UK North West Somerset and practical matters for people branch meeting (2) 10.30am- Cancer Rehabilitation Classes (E) Women’s Action Group (WAGS) with ostepporosis. 01934 415 096 12.15pm, St Francis Church Hall, noon, Jubilee Hall, Portishead. 12.30-2pm, 35 Boulevard. Weston- [email protected] £1.50 per class. 07800 743 305 super-Mare. Women-only group for Nailsea. 01275 855 524 those who need help with addiction. 01934 427 940
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Visit the gym go for @Worle Clevedon School Sports Centre Parish Wharf Leisure Centre New Bristol Road, Weston-super- Valley Road. 01275 877 182 Harbour Road, Portishead a swim, or take part Mare. 01934 529 540 Gordano School Sports Centre 01275 848 494 www.worle.org.uk St Marys Road, Portishead www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/ in a class at one of Backwell Leisure Centre 01275 843 942 centres/parish-wharf-leisure-centre Farleigh Road. 01275 463 726 www.gordanosportscentre.org.uk Portishead Open Air Pool North Somerset’s www.leisurecentre.com/backwell- Hans Price School Sports Centre Esplanade Road. 01275 843 454 leisure-centre Marchfields Way, www.portisheadopenairpool.org.uk leisure centres: The Campus Weston-super-Mare. 01934 642 426 Scotch Horn Leisure Centre Locking Castle, Weston-super-Mare. www.hansprice.org.uk Brockway, Nailsea 01934 427 427 Hutton Moor Leisure Centre 01275 856 965 www.the-campus.org.uk Hutton Moor Road, www.leisurecentre.com/scotch-horn- Churchill Sports Centre Weston-super-Mare. 01934 425 900 leisure-centre Churchill Green. 01934 852 303 www.leisurecentre.com/ Strode Leisure Centre www.better.org.uk/churchill-sports- hutton-moor-leisure-centre Strode Road, Clevedon. centre 01275 879 242 www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/ centres/strode-leisure-centre
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20 North Somerset Life • Issue 136 – Summer special KEY: (E) Every • (A) Alternate • (1) First • (2) Second • (3) Third • (4) Fourth • (L) Last SUMMER HEALTH AND FITNESS Inaugural running What’s on when Saturday l 4pm – 500m dash (children’s race) festival launches l 4.30pm – one-mile dash (open to Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to take families or runners of all ages) part in a new charity event organised by Portishead l 5pm – The 401 Bright Lights 10km marathon man Ben Smith. l 6.30-10.30pm – The 401 After Party (music and food festival) Sunday l 9am – The 401 5km (open to everyone aged 11 or over) l 9.45am – 500m dash (children’s race) l 9.55am – Ben completed an astounding 401 The festival is being organised with one-mile dash (open to marathons in 401 days last year and Nicework, which has experience families or runners of all ages) raised more than £300,000 for anti- of hosting more than 150 events l bullying charities. throughout the UK. 10.15am – The 401 half marathon Since the momentous challenge For people who can’t get to finished, he has been busy setting Portishead that weekend, it is also Money raised will go towards The 401 up a grant-funding body, The 401 happening as a virtual event, thanks Foundation, which distributes grants Foundation. to Virtual Running UK and online of between £3,000 and £5,000 to challenge programme EtchRock. grassroot projects across the UK that This new 401 Festival of Running is work to build confidence and self- the first big event for the foundation, Ben said: “There has been a growth esteem, along with tackling mental and takes place in the Lake Grounds, in the virtual running market because health and self-development issues. Portishead, on Saturday 26 and people aren’t always confident Sunday 27 August. to attend events and take part, or simply because they can’t afford to Races will include a 5km, 10km travel or make the date because of and half marathon, along with four other commitments. children’s events, and all ages and abilities are invited to join in. “This option allows people to take part wherever they are in the world.” On Saturday evening there will be entertainment with live music and refreshments from a variety of street To sign up online to the event in Portishead visit www.nice-work.org.uk and food stalls. search for the 401 Foundation Festival of Running under the ‘UK races’ tab. Ben said: “We aim to make it an To take part in the virtual event visit www.virtualrunneruk.com/virtual-401- annual event and grow each year festival-running • www.facebook.com/the401festivalofrunning by introducing new and exciting [email protected] distances.”
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Cyclists and walkers will soon be able to avoid a busy road and take a five-mile traffic-free route from Uphill to Brean.
This long-awaited section of the Follow the route… Coastal Towns cycle route officially opens on Friday 7 July and will be � Start at the cafe at Uphill boat named the Brean Down Way. yard and follow the path past the quarry and through Walborough The route is designed as a leisure Nature Reserve to Wayacre and commuter route and has been an Drove. Then follow the stone dust aspiration for more than 20 years. path to Brean Cross Sluice. It means cyclists can now bypass � the long, busy and often hazardous Continue across the sluice Accommodation Road. (the River Axe). Here you’ll see a bird wall which has been North Somerset Council worked constructed to prevent disturbance in partnership with the charity to birds in the estuary. Greenways and Cycleroutes, Somerset County Council, Sedgemoor � Follow the route around Diamond Become a pirate District Council and their contractors Farm caravan and camping park to complete the last leg from the sluice onto Weston Road. for the day to Brean beach. � Follow the shared-used path to Enjoy a pirate themed family fun The route also links with the existing the end of this road. You will then ride to celebrate the new cycle West Mendip Way, and in future will need to cross Warren Road and route opening. connect to the England Coast Path. take the bridleway down to the Register for the mass beach. participation family cycle ride between 10-11am in Uphill on � At the beach you could ride to Sunday 20 August. Brean Down, and the National Trust café. Find out more and about the event at www.betterbybike.info/ � From there, you could follow the piratecycleride Old Military Road up to the old fort to take in the far-reaching For more information about the views, after agreement with the route visit www.betterbybike.info/ National Trust. breandownway
www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 23 SUMMER WALK A river and woodland walk Meander along the River Yeo and then climb up into the woods to enjoy far-reaching views across the Congresbury countryside.
Walk information Distance: About 6.5 miles
Difficulty: Medium – level along the river but Congresbury is a thriving village This public open space is maintained then a fairly steep incline into the on the A370. It is named after St to be as natural an environment as woods. Mostly kissing gates, with Congar, who founded a monastery possible. at Cadbury Hill and is said to have two wooden stiles. There are five standing stones at the performed three miracles in the entrance as a memorial to former Duration: area. parish council clerk Sue Grant, who About 3 hours Last year the village received worked to create Millennium Green national recognition when it was and the footbridge. How to get there named Britain’s ‘kindest village’ Follow the paved path through the after locals performed 800 random green then join the smaller footpath Start at map ref: ST 438639 acts of kindness to mark the 800th ahead of you to enter the field and anniversary of St Andrew’s church. By car: Free parking available in follow the route of the river. The Congresbury Yeo river runs the car park at Gooseham Mead, You are now walking along the Two through the village and the first part off Kent Road, near the A370 and Rivers Way, a linear 20-mile long- of this walk follows the route. High Street junction distance footpath from Congresbury From the car park, go around the to Keynsham. By bus: basketball court to the entrance of Continue to follow the river, going First X1, X2 and X7 Congresbury Millennium Green. Carmel 88 Circle Line through two kissing gates.
24 North Somerset Life • Issue 136 – Summer special SUMMER WALK
At the weir, follow the footpath round to the left. Then continue ahead through several fields and kissing A river and woodland walk START/FINISH gates, keeping the river on your right-hand side. Continue ahead and you will eventually come out onto Iwood Lane, next to Iwood Manor Cottage. Go up the lane but be careful of any traffic and keep yourself as visible as possible while going around the bends. About half way up the lane, the footpath begins again on the right- hand side. Here you are walking around a fenced-off field. It is more overgrown here so be careful of This map is for guidance only and walkers should carry and use the OS 1:25000 map when out. © Crown copyright and database rights stinging nettles. 2017 Ordnance Survey 100023397. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell this data to third parties in any form. Follow the path around the field and at the end go over the stile and across the next field to the top right corner. Go over the stile and stone boundary onto West Hay Road. Cross very carefully and go up the lane in front of you, The Grove. As you go up this lane, you will pass a disused quarry on your left and Grove Lodge house on your right. At the fenced-off section, go right Go through the gate on your right Follow the driveway around the around it, then left onto the bigger and walk down the left side of the houses but take a moment to look track. Continue ahead on the smaller field. Continue ahead through the behind you and enjoy the far- path through the trees. You will start next gate, and straight ahead across reaching views. to veer downhill now. the next field, heading towards a gate in the hedge. The public footpath sign points up Keep going onwards, taking care on the wooden steps. the steep downhill sections. Turn right into this next field, keeping the hedge on your left. Go up here, past the old At the crossroads in the track, take outbuildings, up into the woods. the left-hand route. This can be rocky From here, you could continue down Continue straight ahead, following in parts. the field to return to the Two Rivers Way and retrace your steps back to the yellow waymarkers, with the old Keep heading downhill and Congresbury along the river. stone boundary wall on your left. eventually you will walk behind a After a steady incline you will come wall with houses on your left, and Or, you could go through a wooden to a t-junction in the path. Take the then you will exit through a gate and gate which leads to Cobthorn Way. left hand-route. come out into The Woodlands. Here, you could follow the residential roads (Weetwood Road and Cross Wrington Road at the bottom Then take a right and a very quick Southlands Way) to return to Kent and go into the field next to the left to go down a small, single track Road and your starting point. footpath. junction.
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CLUBS AND Arrangement Society (4) sessions (1) 10am-noon, Art Group (E) 1-4pm, Our Women’s Institute sessions (1)(2)(3) SOCIETIES 2.30pm, St Georges Hall. Portishead Library, (2) Lady of Lourdes Parish (3) 7.30pm, 10am-noon, Town Hall, 01934 812 177 10am-noon, Nailsea Room, Baytree Road, Vintage Community Weston-super-Mare, (4) Mondays Whist drive-in, Portishead Library, (4) 9.30am- Weston-super-Mare. Church, Hughenden 10am-noon, Cadbury Weston Monday Art (E) 7.15pm. 12.30pm, Winscombe GP 01934 628 760 or Road, Weston. Garden Centre. Group (E) 10am, 01275 844 290 surgery. 0845 643 4621 www.lynnecastell.f2s.com WeAreWOWWI@gmail. 0845 643 4621 com St Saviour’s Church Hall, Clevedon Lions Club (3) Coffee and Chat (E, also Portishead Rotary Club Yeo Valley Probus Club (1) Locking Rd. 7.15pm, Walton Hotel. Saturdays) 10am-noon, Memory Café (1)(3) Weston Archaeological (3) 10.30am, Backwell 01934 514 127 01275 878 983 Portishead High Street 2.15pm, Jubilee Hall, and Natural History Bowls Club. Methodist Church, Slade Rd. Society (2) 7.30pm, 01275 857 769 Winscombe District U3A Weston Amateur Radio Portishead. 01275 871 197 Victoria Methodist Church Backwell Probus Club (2)(4) Coffee Morning (1, except Society (E) 7.30pm, 01275 844 917 Hall, Station Rd. 10.30am, West Backwell Aug) 10am, Winscombe Weston Social Club, Drove Catenian Association (1) 01934 620 785 Bowling Club. For retired Community Centre. £1 Rd. 01761 221 206 Friends of Trendlewood 7:15pm, Cadbury House inc refreshments. Park (3)(and first Sun) Hotel, Congresbury. Portishead Townswomen’s men, to listen to talks on Weston Quilters (1) 10am-1pm, Trendlewood For Catholic men. Guild (4) 7.30pm, Folk a wide variety of topics. Tots1 (E, term time only) 7.30pm, United Reform Park, Nailsea. www. 01275 877 180 Hall. 01275 847 271 01275 462 627 10-11.30am, Bristol Road Church, Waterloo Street. friendsoftrendlewood- Clevedon and District North Somerset Over 50s Baptist Church, Southside, 01934 834 278 Weston Scrabble Club (E) Weston-super-Mare park.org.uk, 7pm, St Saviour’s Church Model Boat Club (4) Club (4) 11am, Clevedon Worle Lions (2) 8pm, 07879 607 492 Community Centre. Winscombe Probus Club Hall, Locking Rd. 7.30pm, The Salthouse Windsor Castle pub. (also sail on the 2nd 01275 842 282 (2 and 4) 10.30am, Western Active Stroke 01934 620 948 www.worlelions.co.uk, Sunday of the month at Winscombe Community Group (E) 10am-noon, Rotary Club of Portishead Gordano Probus Club 08458 339 862 10am) Centre. 01934 820 893 Worlebury Golf Club, (E) 7.30pm, Clarence (2) 12.30pm, Clarence Lions Club of Portishead Monks Hill, Weston- Nailsea and District Model House, High Street, Duplicate bridge (E)(and House, High Street. (2) 8pm, Clarence House, super-Mare. (also last Railway Club (E) 7.30pm, Portishead. Thurs, Fri, Sat) 1.30pm, 01275 845 509 High Street. Tues of month, skittles at Clevedon Craft Centre, 01275 398 706 21 Montpelier, Weston. A1 Camera Club (E) 08432 895 330 the Ebdon Arms, Lilac off Moor Lane. www. 01934 633 530 7.30pm, St Georges Portishead Probus Club 73 Nailsea Lions Club (2) Way. Wick St Lawrence) nailsea-district-mrc.co.uk (3) noon-3pm, Clarence Kewstoke Arts and Crafts Community Centre, 8pm, Grove Sports Centre. 01934 519 266 Clevedon and District House Social Club, High Group (E) 2pm, Village Willow Close. 01275 855 046 Coffee Stop drop-in coffee Flower Club (4) 7.30pm, Street. 01275 814 249 / Hall. 01934 628 309 01934 521 780 Yatton WI (2) 8pm, morning (E) 10.30am, Community Centre, 07715 572 106 Nailsea Scrabble Club (E) Georgian Club for over Yatton Village Hall. Milton Baptist Church, Princes Rd. Failand Art Group 7.30pm (and Wed 2pm), 60s (E) 2pm, St Georges 01934 834 796 Baytree Rd. 01275 859 797 (E) 1.30pm, Village Community Centre, 01934 641 574 Mizzymead Recreation Royal British Legion Nailsea Miners Rotary Hall, Oxhouse Lane. Willow Close. Centre. 01275 464 864 (Portishead) (3) 8pm, Kewstoke’s Tiny Teds Club (E) 7.45pm, George [email protected] 01934 515 923 Hutton Ladies Group (1) Clarence House, High Toddler Group (E) pub, Backwell. Banwell Bridge Club (E) 7.30pm, Village Hall. NHS Retirement Fellowship Street. 01934 251 468 10.30am-noon, St Paul’s 01275 854 641 1.30pm, Village Hall. 01934 623 450 (2) 2pm, Our Lady of Church Hall. £2 per Weston and Mendip 01934 518 690 Lourdes Church Hall, Tuesdays family. 07980 384 034 Portishead Quilters (1)(3) Advanced Motorists’ Friends of Weston- Worle. 01934 417 850 7.30pm, Redcliffe Hall. Weston U3A (E) 10am, Clevedon Probus Club Group (3) 8pm, Village super-Mare Museum Winscombe District U3A Friends Meeting House, 1974 (1)(3) 10.30am, 01275 848 467 Hall, Crookes Lane, (3) 1.30pm, Blakehay (3, except Aug and High Street Community Centre, Princes North Somerset Vintage Kewstoke Café, Wadham Street, Dec) 2pm, Winscombe Mendip Art Group (E) Rd. 01275 876 297 Tractor Club (1) Redhill North Somerset Modellers’ Weston. Meetings free Community Centre. 10am, Banwell Village Clevedon Probus2008 Village Club. Society (2) 8.30pm, to members. Small fee to £1.50 members, Hall. 01934 645 885 Club (2)(4) 10.30am, 01275 474 649 Windsor Castle pub, visitors. £2 non-members. North Somerset Botanical Clevedon Community Weston Railway Society Milton. 01934 417 907 Woodspring Scrabble Yatton Art Group (E) Painting Society (E) 10am, Centre, Princes Rd. (1) Function Room, Club (E) 2pm, United Wednesdays 2.15pm, Village Hall. Brackenwood Garden 01275 874 631 Conservative Club. Reformed Church, 01934 249 907 Centre, Abbots Leigh. Multicultural Friendship 01934 628 289 Lynne Castell Oils, Weston. 01934 815 358 Clevedon Mixed Leisure 01934 832 952 Association (E) 1-3pm, Clevedon Art Club (2) Acrylics, Pastels Art Nailsea Scrabble Club Group (E) 10.30am-1pm. Club (1 and 3) 2.30pm, Age UK free advice Weston Room, Badger 7.30pm, St Mary’s (E) 2pm, Mizzymead Consti Club, Kenn Road. Centre, Wadham Street, Church Hall, Castle Rd. 01934 628 760 or Recreation Centre. 01275 875 179 Weston. 07587 335 963, 01275 879 556 www.lynnecastell.f2s.com 01275 464 864 Weston Flower www.mfa-wsm.org.uk Women of Weston Age UK free advice Worle Friendship Club (E) Lynne Castell Watercolours
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2pm, Worle Community Horticultural Society (2) (4) 10am, Mizzymead Collectors (4) 6pm, Scout Good Companions Senior Saturdays Centre, Lawrence Rd. 7.30pm, United Reformed Social Club. Hut, Totterdown Rd Citizens Club (E) 9am, Hutton Lace and Craft 01934 510 863 Church Hall, Stockway 01275 852 515 Weston. 01934 413 053 Somerset Hall, Portishead. Group (2) 9.30am, Weston Society of Arts (A) North. £2 for members, Probus Milton (2)(4) Loves Book Club (1) 01275 848 059 Village Hall. 2pm, Victoria Methodist £3 for visitors. 10am, Milton Methodist 6.30pm, Loves Cafe, Tots2 (E, term time only) 01934 822 871 01275 855 342 Church Hall. Church. 01934 525 476 9 West Street. 10-11.30am, Bristol Road CREWS Backstage 01934 520 564 Nailsea Stamp and Weston Twins and More 01934 645 672 Baptist Church, Southside, Support (E) 10am-1pm, Portbury Over Sixties Club Postcard Club (2) (4) 10am, Kids Hut, Vegetarian Cookery Club Weston-super-Mare The Stables, Princes Rd, 7.30pm, Mizzymead (1) 2pm, Winter Gardens. (A) 6.45pm, Church Hall, Gadget Club (1) Clevedon. Recreation Centre. Portbury Village Hall 01934 528 348 500 Locking Rd, Worle. 10-11am, Town Hall 07824 821 814 01275 855 875 Backwell Garden Club (3) Civil Service Retirement 01934 628 860 library, Weston-super- Portbury Community Café 2pm, WI Hall. Nailsea and Backwell Fellowship (1)(3) 10am, Weston Woodturning Mare. 01934 426 010 (1) 10am, Village Hall. Townswomen’s Guild (2) 01275 464 236 Friends Meeting House, Circle (3) 7pm, Mead Vale Friendship 07971 501 374 7.30pm, Methodist Hall. Portishead Senior Citizens High Street, Weston. Weston Football Club, Club (over 50s) (E) 2pm, YABEEP Natural 01275 810 579 Forum (3) 2.15pm, Folk 01275 858 766 Winterstoke Rd. Community Hall, Worle. Beekeeping Group (2) 01934 510 862 Hall. 01275 843 678 Worle WI (3) 7.30pm, Lynne Castell 01934 510 672 10.30am, Claverham Castle Batch Community Weston Chess Club (E) Village Hall, Bishops Rd. Clevedon Senior Citizens’ Calligraphy Art Group (E) Portishead Folk Hall Centre, Bishop’s Avenue. 7.30pm, Weston-super- [email protected] Forum (L) 2.30pm, 10.30am-1pm. Senior Citizens Club (E) 01934 511 329 Mare Conservative Club, Masonic Hall, Albert 01934 628 760 or 2pm, Folk Hall, High Avon Guild of Spinners, Portishead Floral Art 24-26 Alexandra Parade. Road. 01275 874 296 www.lynnecastell.f2s.com Street, Portishead. £1, Weavers and Dyers (2) Society (3) 7.30pm, 01934 643 171 Social/activity group for Copse Coffee drop-in coffee inc refreshments and 10.30am, Bowls Pavilion, Somerset Hall. £5 for ages 40+ (E) Venues in morning (A) 10.30am, Weston-super-Mare RSPB entertainment. 01275 Long Ashton Community visitors. 01275 374 201 Weston. 07733 411 238 Copse Rd Chapel, Seavale (1, Sept-April) 7.30pm, 390 350 Centre. 01275 464 526 Royal British Legion Rd, Clevedon. St. Paul’s Church Hall, Parkinson’s UK North West Weston Amnesty 50-plus club (E) 2-4pm, (Clevedon) (3) 7.30pm, 01275 798 667 Walliscote Rd. Somerset branch meeting International (2) 6.30pm, Castle Batch Community Community Centre, 07873 180 135 01934 835 208 (2) 10.30am-12.15pm, Worlebury Golf Club, Centre, Bishop Avenue, Prince’s Rd Weston-super-Mare St Francis Church Hall, Weston. 01934 419 014 Notable Club (E) Worle. 01275 879 816 Horticultural Society Weston and Worle Bridge Uphill Scouts Hall. Nailsea. (2) 7.30pm, St Peter’s Scrabble Club (E) 01275 855 524 Club (E) 7pm (and Fri Gordano Valley 41 Club 07845 220 349 Church Hall, Baytree Rd. 2.15-5pm, Clevedon 2pm), St Joseph’s Church (4) 7.30pm, Royal Inn, Social duplicate bridge (E) Weston-super-Mare & Portishead. Banwell WI (2) 7.30pm, Conservative Club. £1 District Family History Hall, Camp Rd. 2pm, Vintage Community per session. 01275 342 01934 510 027 01275 817 258 Church Hall, Hughenden Village Hall, Banwell. (E) 2-3.30pm, Weston Visitors welcome. 974 library, Town Hall, Weston Sea Cadets (E) Weston Moose Social Road, Weston-super-Mare. 01934 253 761 Long Ashton Bowling Walliscote Grove Rd. (and Fri), 7pm, Cadet Evening (L) 7pm, Ebdon 01934 627 751 Club (E – May-Sept) HQ, Sunnyside Rd North. Arms, Wick St Lawrence. Winscombe Bridge Club Avon Wildlife Trust Long 6pm, Community Centre, Sundays 11 to 18-year-olds. Skittles, darts and friendly 2pm. 10-week course Ashton (3) 7.30pm, conversation. Keedwell Hill. 01275 Games and other activities Portishead Spiritualist starting Thurs 29 Sept. Jubilee Pavilion, Keedwell 01934 814 042 or Hill. 01275 392 690 853 885 group for over 50s (3) Association (E) 7.30pm, £45. 2-4pm, The Lawnside, [email protected] North Somerset Rural Nailsea Computer Club Brampton Way Playgroup Call 01275 540 604 Church Lane, Backwell. Business Forum (1)(3)(4) 7pm, Southfield Hall, Brampton Way. Thursdays www.winbridge.org.uk (3) 01934 888 803 01275 843 744 Weston and District 7.30pm, Winford Manor Church, Southfield Close, Community Coffee Nailsea. 01275 852 Worle Lions Quiz (1) Wrington Vale Rotary National Trust Association Hotel. £7.50 for non Morning (E) 10am, members. 521 Windsor Castle pub. Club (E) 7.30pm, Clarence Park Baptist (2)(and fourth Fri) Entry £2.50 inc food and 01531 820 307 North Somerset Quilters Burrington Inn, Burrington Church, Walliscote Rd. 2.15pm, Corpus Christi cash prize. Royal British Legion Combe. 01934 844 214 01934 424 550 Church Hall, Weston. (3) 7.30pm, WI Hall, www.worlelions.co.uk Clevedon Yeo Rotary 01934 633 593 (Nailsea) (3) 7.30pm, Station Rd, Backwell. 08458 339 862 Probus Club WSM (1)(3) Grove Sports Club. Club (1 and 3) 7.30pm, Yatton Knitting Club (E) 01275 463 119 10am, Worlebury Golf 01275 856 879 Walton Park Hotel, Club, Worlebury. 5.45-6.45pm, Yatton Portishead Stamp Club (4) Bristol Sailors Meeting (4) Wellington Terrace, 01934 514 857 Library. All abilities 7.30pm, Friends Meeting 8pm, British Legion Hall, Clevedon. www.probusweston.com welcome. Free tea or House, St Mary’s Rd. 01275 218 987 www. coffee. 01934 426 100 Long Ashton. 01275 374 738 Probus Club of Nailsea (2) clevedonyeorotary.org.uk Vintage Hornby Railway Fridays Banwell Society of Nailsea and District Archaeology (2) 7.30pm, Banwell Village Hall.
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Revamped Italian Gardens nears completion
About 16,500 granite slabs are being laid in a public square in Weston-super-Mare to transform it into an attractive open space.
Work on the Italian Gardens, at the Partnership (BDP), a major international It recognised that the enhanced northern end of the High Street, is practice of architects and designers. square could give an economic boost nearing completion and it is set to to the High Street and surrounding It features a raised circular stage area become a popular place for people to businesses by increasing footfall. and large water feature. meet, relax and enjoy events. The space has been created with events The slabs have been laid carefully in in mind, with a large provision for a specific pattern to replicate the slabs power and state-of-the-art LED lighting. used along the promenade. Construction work started in January They will also be placed along Spider and is being carried out by local Lane, next to the Winter Gardens, to company EJ McGrath and Skanska. link the two areas. Funding for the scheme was secured The 7,000 square metre site was from the West of England Local designed by Building Design Enterprise Partnership.
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Number crunching � 7,000 tonnes of soil and rubble have been excavated from the site
� a 158,000-litre capacity storm water retention tank sits underneath the granite paving
� 1,000 tonnes of concrete were installed beneath the granite
� there are 92 different sizes and colours of slabs which make up the Weston-super-Mare mix
� 16,500 granite slabs are being laid in total
� 1,000 individual concrete units were cast for the walls and stage steps.
A fire-breathing mechanical horse, street performers and stomping live music will wow the crowds in Weston soon.
The big family-friendly event is taking place in the Italian Gardens from noon to 10.30pm on Saturday 5 August to celebrate work finishing on the site.
Live entertainment, music and food will be on offer in the square during the afternoon and evening. Somerset’s own Samba Band and the Rachel Lewis, regeneration manager Rock Choir. at North Somerset Council, said: Outstanding performances can also “This will be an extraordinary family be seen from Paka and his Incredible event, which is free to attend, with Fire Horse, a full-sized fire-breathing performances that we have never had photo: ShotAway mechanical horse, along with Elsie the in Weston-super-Mare before.” Dragon, a giant dragon created from Headlining the stage area will be formed steel. Fire-breathing six-piece circus show band The Carny Other street performers include Villains, who are known for their high- Rimski’s Bicycle Piano, who will horse breathes energy shows of stomping swing and keep the party spirit going before an new life into ska music. illuminating Fire Troupe finale. Other live music will include acapella For refreshments, there will be a sea shanty singing group The variety of food stalls. Italian Gardens Barnacle Buoys, as well as North
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Found it.
Tickets from only book online at £5 www.bristolairport.co.uk Grand re-opening for Weston Museum Step back in time to the Victorian era during a free family fun day to celebrate Weston Museum re-open- ing after a £1.25m refit.
The Victorian-themed family fun day resort and how the surrounding area takes place from 10am to 3pm on has evolved. Saturday 26 August. The building closed in 2014 for its Activities will include stilt walking, refurbishment thanks to funding from acrobats, a penny farthing, as well as the Heritage Lottery Fund, Arts Council face painting, circus skills, storytelling, England, Coastal Revival Fund and traditional games and live music. others. Weston-super-Mare has had a museum Once re-opened, the first temporary since 1863 but exhibits only moved exhibition will be Making Weston into the current premises in Burlington Museum, featuring photographs Street 42 years ago, when the former from the A1 Camera Club who have gas company stores became vacant. followed the project from start to finish. The museum, now run by Weston A full programme of events, talks and Town Council, tells the story of how exhibitions are planned throughout Weston-super-Mare grew from a autumn and winter. fishing village to a Victorian seaside The museum will also feature a new café in the atrium and shop.
Weston Museum, in Burlington Street, will be free to enter. It will open seven days a week from 10am-5pm (but be closed 25-28 December, New Year’s Day and 15-21 January).
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In our adult years, the lifestyle choices we make can dramatically increase our chances of becoming ill later in life.
Making small changes now can improve your health right away and double your chances of staying healthy as you get older. It’s never too late to start.
Go to www.n-somerset.gov.uk/oneyou and take the free health quiz to see how you score.
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Saddle up for The Stable A dedicated space for Weston-super-Mare’s growing pool of creative and digital talent will soon open in the town centre.
The Stable will be the new name for “Now, most cities have at least one How did they decide on the Badger Centre, in Wadham Street, hub. Bristol has a dozen and counting, when it opens its doors to laptop- and Bath is getting at least five new the name? based professionals in the creative, hubs this year alone. tech and digital industries. Kerry said: “After much debate we chose The Stable because the yard About 50 people attended an event in “The growth of the behind it used to be just that. May to discover more about the site and its benefits. co-working economy “We went through the archived is staggering and it’s imagery, found old floor plans and because the model works. really wanted the building to reflect its local heritage.”
“For freelancers, co-working is Phase One of the re-fit includes a social. It reduces the boredom and ground floor reception area and first procrastination that working from home floor meeting rooms, kitchen and entails and there are fewer distractions social area. The top floor has a bright than working in busy cafés. spacious loft dedicated to hot desking, plus office space for small businesses. “Being surrounded by others who are keen to work together and share The rest of the ground and first floors ideas can be a psychological boost will become additional co-working Kerry O’Neill for individuals; a productivity and spaces once the building’s current efficiency boost for companies; and a tenant’s lease expires in spring 2018. job creation tool as people join forces, Manager Kerry O’Neill said: The Heritage café will stay open expand, recruit new staff and move “Creative and co-working hubs were throughout. unknown a few years ago in the UK. out to rent their own premises.”
Follow progress at the site and explore ways to get involved by visiting www.thestableweston.com
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Fully-serviced offices helping businesses flourish Fully-serviced offices in Portishead are providing the perfect base for 120 companies.
Pure Offices, at Kestrel Court, in There are also meeting room facilities “This is ideal for growing businesses, Harbour Road, caters for a wide for one to 20 people. who can change offices as needed. range of business needs, whether a Everything is set up ready for As well as traditional offices, there is a small start-up or regional offices for a companies to just move in and go. creative quarter with modern studios, global company. high ceilings and large windows. “Being in a serviced office means It is part of the national Pure Offices the management team take care of Workshops and studios are available chain, which launched in 2007, everything, leaving our clients to get so many different types of businesses and Kestrel Court is one of its largest on and run their business.” work from there, including a kitchen business centres. showroom, chiropractors, fitness studios, There is a thriving community within Companies can use it in a number a laundry service and hairdressers. the site and regular events are of ways – as a virtual office base by held, including business networking Centre manager Kim Batchelor said: simply using the postal address and breakfasts and free seminars. “All our offices and units are available telephone number, by taking a full-time on monthly licences so there is no desk in a shared space, or by taking a long-term commitment. private office for one to 10 people.
34 North Somerset Life • Issue 136 – Summer special Growth Office setting inspires motivation and growth Working from home has its In less than a year turnover had advantages but one businesswoman tripled and she had taken on her first found extra motivation and drive after employee. moving into Pure Offices in Portishead. Now two years on, Berry Rowan is a Berry Rowan Recruitment Consultants team of four in a larger office. was originally set up by Jeanette Jeanette said: “Working from an office Hingley and Karen Watkins in 2009. rather than home has really made It grew steadily but Jeanette and Karen me focus on the business. I am more had different visions for its future. motivated and driven.
In 2014, Berry Rowan Recruitment “When I am at work, I really am at Solutions was born and Jeanette work and utilise my time better. needed an office to develop the “Having an office away from home business and move it forward. has made it easier to separate work Jeanette said: “This was a scary and personal life and create a better decision because it would mean a big balance between the two. increase in overheads compared with “And having a formal business working from home.” address has helped me utilise Google After looking at different options, better and greatly improve my position Jeanette decided Pure Offices offered in searches.” the best option with the size of office Jeanette has also taken advantage available, simple ‘all in’ pricing, and of networking events and said: “The flexible monthly licence. business opportunities with other Since moving in, the company has occupiers has been fantastic and I gone from strength to strength and have several new clients directly as a Jeanette exceeded all her targets and result of being based here at Pure.” goals.
The team at Berry Rowan
www.pureoffices.co.uk/portishead For more information contact Kim Batchelor: 01275 390 400
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Thousands of young people across North Somerset could be missing out on a normal childhood because of the demands of caring for loved ones.
According to the 2011 census, there This might result in the young carers There is a Group is very could be as many as 2,000 under- falling behind at school, struggling to flexible support 18s in North Somerset who care for see friends or being bullied for being plan which caring and parents, siblings or family members. different. includes schools supportive. work, therapeutic These young carers might look after a Many young carers are ‘hidden’ group and one- family member who is sick, disabled because they may not acknowledge to-one support, counselling, workshops or has mental health problems, or is themselves as being a carer, they worry and residential weekends, as well as misusing drugs or alcohol. about the stigma attached to it, do not regular newsletters. know where to go for support, or are frightened of being taken into care. As well as this, a young carers’ schools co-ordinator works with I didn’t realise there Here in North Somerset the young were others doing schools across North Somerset to raise carers’ service – part of the Carers awareness through assemblies and what I was doing Support Alliance – has about 400 lunch groups. registered carers aged from five to 25. There are now nominated young It works with other agencies to identify carers leads in all secondary schools and support all young and young Responsibilities often include cooking, and about half of the area’s primary adult carers in the area. cleaning, shopping and providing schools. nursing and personal care, as well as Help is also available for young adult emotional support. carers aged between 18 and 25, who need support with big changes in their lives, such as university, work and moving on to independence.
I love spending time with friends who don’t judge.
Are you a young carer or do you know one? Find out about the support available by calling the Carers Support Alliance: 03000 120 120 (choose option 3) www.alliancehomesgroup.org.uk/ care-and-support-services www.carers.org www.childline.org.uk
36 North Somerset Life • Issue 136 – Summer special Tackling anti-social behaviour this summer Lighter evenings mean summer is here but as more people head outdoors, it can also mean an increase in anti-social behaviour.
Calls to Avon and Somerset � be a considerate neighbour – � report incidents of anti-social Police increase by 14 per cent on if you are outside be aware of how behaviour as soon as possible average in July and August and your noise might impact on others, calls specifically about anti-social especially late in the evening behaviour go up 28 per cent. � be aware of others – big groups North Somerset Council also receives of seemingly noisy or rowdy an increased volume of calls, about people can be intimidating. noise complaints, littering and more. Everyone should be able to enjoy the parks and open spaces The top five issues that upset around North Somerset without people the most are littering, noisy feeling intimidated or worried neighbours, damage to property, inconsiderate use of vehicles, and � Don’t drop litter, take your rubbish For crime prevention advice visit rowdy, drunken behaviour. home – cleaning up rubbish and www.avonandsomerset.police.uk collecting additional litter costs If you are affected by anti-social The majority of calls happen over the council money. It can also weekends when most people are at behaviour, report it to the police or been dangerous for animals and North Somerset Council. home, spending time outdoors and children if glass bottles and other Search for the ‘neighbourhood enjoying the longer days. items are left lying around. and community’ page at There is also a 10 per cent rise in � know your limits – while everyone www.avonandsomerset.police.uk, burglary during the summer months wants to have fun in the sun, the visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/asb with more than a third because of police won’t tolerate intimidating or call 01934 888 802. an open window. So be mindful and or anti-social behaviour. You can also call Crimestoppers #ThinkWindows this summer. anonymously on 0800 555 111
www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 37 Investment in roads
“better planning ultimately means we can minimise disruption on the highway network.”
Heading out on the highway this summer?
Checks roads and routes before you head out on summer trips by using an interactive map on North Somerset Council’s website.
Summer months can see some of the www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks The map can also be customised highest volumes of traffic on North – to see information about current to show public events, traffic flow, Somerset’s roads as people make and planned roadworks affecting incidents and public transport the most of longer days and sunnier the main roads in North Somerset. information. weather. See where works are taking place, Regular email alerts can be set up for Drivers and other road users can who is responsible for them and specific areas you are interested in. use the interactive map – at how long they are expected to last.
38 North Somerset Life • Issue 136 – Summer special Investment in roads
Information about roadworks can share more detailed information maintain their existing pipes and be shared through Facebook and about specific works, helping to cables or install new ones. Twitter, so you can help your friends keep residents more informed. “But before they can start work they and family stay up-to-date with “For example, when we have have to let us know what they want what’s happening on the roads in large-scale works taking place or to do and when. the area. are working on one of the main “This is done electronically The map is mobile-friendly so you can routes, we can link to other sources between us and the company. The use it on your smartphone or tablet of information that people might information is then automatically while you’re out and about too. find useful, such as a webpage, populated onto the roadworks map. leaflet or information letter sent to It is run by mapping system Elgin, communities who could be affected “Using the interactive map helps which uses data from local highways by the works.” us co-ordinate and plan works authorities across the country as well and events on the public highway as Highways England and Google’s because utility companies, live traffic feed. contractors, residents and our teams As a result, roadworks, traffic can all access the same information. restrictions, road closures, “And better planning ultimately diversions, public events and means we can minimise disruption incidents can all be viewed and on the highway network.” users can find out more about specific works or incidents by Developers, individuals or other clicking or tapping on the map. private organisations who want to Planning ahead dig up the public highway also have This means that people can find to apply to the council for a special what they’re looking for quickly Highways officers in North Section 50 licence. and easily, saving the council Somerset Council also use the same money by reducing the number mapping system to plan ahead. When an application is approved, the council’s streetworks team of telephone enquiries it receives, It is one of the tools the highways make sure the relevant information which in turn allows the council’s department uses to help coordinate is updated in the electronic limited resources to be used more roadworks, which minimises system, which in turn is published efficiently. disruption to road users and automatically on the map. Paul Watkins, North Somerset reduces congestion. Council’s highway network Paul added: “As well as To view the map go to manager, said: “As well works such as resurfacing, www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks as providing a snapshot utility companies – known To report a road problem visit or overview of works as statutory undertakers across North www.n-somerset.gov.uk/connect or – also have a legal call 01934 888 802. Somerset, we can right to dig in the For more information and use the map to public highway to applications relating to highways licences go to www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ highwayslicences
www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 39 Recycling Changes at recycling centres Charges for construction and DIY waste have now been introduced at recycling centres in North Somerset.
The charges began in April but are only applied to rubble, soil, ceramics, asbestos, plasterboard, tyres and gas Construction and non-household canisters. waste charges Colin Russell, recycling and waste manager at North Somerset Council, � hardcore/rubble, ceramics said: “The charges have been (tiles, toilets, sinks) and soil – successfully implemented with little first bag per visit is free, impact on the majority of North £2 per additional bag Somerset residents. � asbestos – £10 per bag or sheet “When we introduced the charges, � plasterboard – we were mindful that the Government £4 per bag or sheet is currently reviewing guidance on charges for non-household waste at � tyres – £3 per tyre (£3.50 with recycling centres. rim)
“Charges in North � gas canisters and fire extinguishers – Somerset are for £5 per bottle weighing under 10kg, a limited range of £10 per bottle weighing 10-34 kg, materials. Residents can £30 per bottle weighing above 35kg take one bag of rubble, soil or ceramics per A bag is equal to a standard 25kg visit without charge. rubble bag from a DIY store. A sheet is approximately 180cm by 90cm. “It is only when people want to deposit rubble in larger quantities that Asbestos must be double-wrapped charges apply, and this tends to be or bagged with thick polythene and more the case for commercial users sealed with strong tape otherwise it and beyond what is normally classed will be rejected. as DIY waste. Payment is by card only. “We will respond accordingly once the Government release their updated guidance at the end of this year.”
People visiting the recycling centres are asked to respect local residents and avoid queuing any earlier than 10 minutes before the site opens, to help keep queues to a minimum. www.n-somerset.gov.uk/recyclingcentres
40 North Somerset Life • Issue 136 – Summer special Recycling Changes at recycling centres
Summer opening hours (until 30 September)
Backwell Coles Quarry, Church Town
MM 10am to 4pm Monday, Tuesday and Friday
MM 9am to 4.30pm Saturday Thanks for sorting your recycling MM 9am to 4pm Sunday Thanks to all the residents who take Are you a top recycler? the time and effort to recycle as much MM closed Wednesdays, Thursdays as possible and separate their items Could you offer some top hints and and bank holidays correctly in their kerbside collection tips to others about how well you box. Portishead recycle and how you reduce waste in Sorting your recycling helps speed your black bin? Black Rock Quarry, Valley Road up collections and reduce traffic If you’ve got some smart suggestions MM 8am to 6pm Monday, congestion. which could inspire others to recycle Wednesday and Friday Help crews by… more, send them in to MM 10am to 6pm Thursday [email protected] � washing and squashing all MM 9am to 6pm Saturday containers The top three tips will be published in the next issue of Life, and the winning MM 9am to 5pm Sunday � flattening cardboard boxes contributors will receive a free compost bin, two recycling box nets and a MM closed Tuesdays � removing metal lids from your glass jars or bottles and placing selection of recycling-themed goodies. MM 9am to 5pm on bank holidays them with your tins, cans and foil Weston-super-Mare � bagging your food waste before emptying it into the outside Aisecome Way collection caddy (plastic bags MM 8am to 6pm every day can now be used to line your (including bank holidays) kitchen caddy).
www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ recyclingcentres
www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 41 Delve into historical maps of
1880s-1930s maps from the collections of the British Library and National Library of Scotland. 1946 aerial imagery © English Heritage. OS data © Crown copyright and database rights North Somerset 2016 Ordnance Survey 100023406. Use of OS data is subject to an end user licence.
Recording the area’s history
More than 40,000 sites of Historical maps of North Somerset are now freely archaeological and historical interest across North Somerset are available online thanks to a Heritage Lottery Fund project. recorded in a formal database. North Somerset Council keeps Know Your Place West of England is and add to the historical knowledge the historic environment record a free digital mapping resource that of those places. (HER) updated with new finds and enables people to explore old maps, discoveries. “One of the most exciting archive images and other information. The database includes records aspects is the community Five historic map layers of North of listed buildings, scheduled layer which allows you Somerset are available, dating from monuments, conservation areas, 1844. to add information and registered parks and gardens, photographs.” as well as undesignated but The tool allows you to compare two acknowledged sites such as Iron maps from different eras by moving More than 50 volunteers are Age hillforts, castles, stone circles, the bar across the page, so you can continuing to work on further maps, significant place names and Second explore the natural and man-made which will be added to Know Your World War pill boxes. landmarks and see how they change Place over the coming months. It is linked to a mapping system and over time. North Somerset is the final area in events such as excavations are also Cat Lodge, archaeologist at North the West of England to go live in the recorded, as well as photographs, Somerset Council, said: “This exciting project. landscape information and project enables residents to explore the unpublished reports and notes. The project was awarded nearly history and heritage of their local areas. £380,000 from the Heritage Lottery The database is an important tool for planning purposes because “Through the use of digital mapping, Fund, with match-funding and it provides information about the users are able to see how their support from local authorities and historic environment to communities, communities have developed over time heritage groups in the region. land owners and developers. www.n-somerset.gov.uk/heritagemap • www.kypwest.org.uk Anyone who finds anything interesting can contact North The online HER is for reference only. Enquiries are usually free for residents, Somerset Council or add a record local groups and students. A fee is payable for commercial searches. Contact to the community layer of Know [email protected] Your Place.
42 North Somerset Life • Issue 136 – Summer special Conserving the uniqueness of conservation areas Conservation areas are put in place to protect an area’s special architectural and historic interest.
North Somerset has 34 conservation there is slightly more control over what areas and if you live in one, it could changes can be made to protect the mean there are certain planning heritage of an area.” restrictions around any alterations As well as conservation status, some you want to do to the outside of your areas might also have an additional property or trees in the garden. article four direction placed on it. These controls are there to protect the This restricts the work you can unique and distinctive features of the normally do without planning area. permission, such as replacing doors, Kate Hudson-McAulay, North windows or guttering. Somerset Council’s conservation and This type of planning control only heritage officer, said: “It’s important applies to houses, though. Flats do to remember that having to apply for not have any permitted development planning permission does not mean rights and they have more planning you can’t make changes, just that restrictions in general. What needs planning permission? In a standard conservation area with no article four direction, you need to get planning permission for…
To find out if you live in a � roof extensions, including � works to trees, including proposals conservation area or somewhere cladding with render, stone, to cut down, top or lop a tree. Six with an article four direction, timber, tiles or plastic weeks’ notice is needed before the work takes place visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ � side extensions environmentmap � demolition of walls, gates and � rear extensions of more than one North Somerset Council can give fences which are one metre storey pre-application written advice or above next to a highway about whether you need planning � demolition of unlisted buildings (including a public footpath or permission. Visit which are more than 115 cubic bridleway, waterway or open www.n-somerset.gov.uk/planning meters space), or two metres or above Works to buildings may also need � satellite dishes and radio elsewhere separate approval under building antennae which are visible from � advertisements, including regulations. North Somerset Council a road and on buildings more illuminated advertisements on can advise on this. than 15 metres in height business premises and hoardings www.planningportal.co.uk around development sites. www.historicengland.org.uk Any new development must make a positive contribution to the character of the area.
www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 43 Universal credit arrives in North Somerset Universal credit is arriving in North Somerset this month to support people on a low income whether they are in or out of work.
Under universal credit – administered � income-related employment and be transferred to universal credit but by the Department for Work and support allowance you will be notified by the DWP. Pensions (DWP) – there is no limit to � income support North Somerset Council can help you the number of hours you can work a manage your money and pay bills on week but your payment will reduce � child tax credit time, as well as put you in touch with gradually as you earn more. � working tax credit. other organisations offering more in- You may be entitled to universal credit depth money advice, such as Citizens if you are on a low income. Anyone currently receiving payments Advice North Somerset, Step Change For more information visit for housing benefit from North and Shelter. www.gov.uk/universalcredit Somerset Council does not need to take any action at this time. Find out if you are eligible at It will be a single monthly payment www.gov.uk/universalcredit made directly into a bank account and You will eventually be transferred to replaces six existing benefits: universal credit but this is not planned Support will still be available to start until 2019/20. for people on a low income or � housing benefit claiming benefits to help pay their If you have a significant change, such council tax. Visit � income-based jobseeker’s as finding work or your youngest child www.n-somerset.gov.uk/counciltax allowance reaching the age of five, then you may
44 North Somerset Life • Issue 136 – Summer special Get vocal, be heard Get vocal, be heard
Listening to residents’ views is an important part of the democratic process and North Somerset Council welcomes ideas to make things better.
While the council can’t act on every and, where appropriate, local You said: suggestion, it listens to feedback and byelaws. makes changes where possible. Can I cut back a tree overhanging my Designated council and police officers property? will have the right to issue on-the-spot You said: fines. We did: I took part in the consultation about Overall feedback showed that people Public Space Protection Orders – want to see a strong and robust At this time of year, North Somerset what’s happening now? approach to enforcement of the Council’s tree team receives enquiries orders. every day from the public.
We did: In some communities in North These might be requests for pruning Somerset, though, the introduction of works to council-owned trees or An eight-week consultation took place an order was not supported. advice on privately-owned trees and at the beginning of this year to get the common law right to prune back people’s views on proposed orders to In these places, more consultation will unprotected trees to the boundary. tackle anti-social behaviour and make take place. public spaces in North Somerset more A lot of these enquiries have welcoming. The council will standard answers so, to help consult further residents get a reply quicker, a More than 350 responses were on broader leaflet has been produced to received and, at the time of Life skateboarding explain how decisions are made going to print, the new Public Space restrictions and about tree maintenance and what Protection Orders were expected to some of the the priorities are. be approved and come into force in newly proposed October. local dog control Visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ provisions, such as trees for information about trees These orders are aimed at preventing Worle recreation and woodlands, protected trees, individuals or groups of individuals ground, Clevedon memorial trees, hedgerows, high committing anti-social behaviour in cricket ground and hedges and tree wardens. Click on public places. Wrington’s Silver Street recreation ‘our trees’ to go to the leaflet. They will also replace existing dog ground. To report a tree issue visit control orders, designated public For more information visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/connect or place orders to help the police tackle www.n-somerset.gov.uk/pspo call 01934 888 802 alcohol-related anti-social behaviour
www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 45 Your views – Letters, photos, tweets, posts
Dear Editor, Dear Editor Your views The Hildesheim youth exchange has been We have been amazed by the numbers of and gone and we had a great time. people, young families and older folk too, Send your items to who have sought out the Ty Sculpture Trail ? In March, young people from the German in Towerhouse Wood since your ‘Time Out Editor, North Somerset Life town visited Weston-super-Mare and Walk’ piece appeared in Life magazine North Somerset Council we met the chairman of North Somerset [May/June issue]. Floor 1, Town Hall Council, the mayor, had a meal from local A recurring theme has been visitors telling Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ Indian restaurant Poppadoms, had a meal us that while they have lived nearby all or email [email protected] cooked by catering students at Weston their life in Nailsea/Portishead/ Backwell/ Collage, visited Hans Price Academy, as @NorthSomersetC Weston/Long Ashton, they had never l well as trips to Bath and London. known these beautiful woods existed. NorthSomersetCouncil f We are now looking for young people to We’re up to 590 ‘followers’ and 579 ‘likes’ go to Hildesheim in the October school NorthSomersetLife on the Ty Sculpture Trail Facebook page. holiday. The Woodland Trust are now on their third Items submitted without a valid name and address To find out more, call me on will not be considered for publication. Please tell us if reprint of the Ty Sculpture Trail tick-box 01934 429 036 or email you do not want your details published. Due to space charts and have doubled the print run – so restrictions letters may be edited. [email protected] that’s 2,000 printed charts plus at least a couple of hundred black and white Debbie Stone, Hildesheim exchange photocopied charts when the colour ones programme ran out.
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46 North Somerset Life • Issue 135 – May/June The next edition will be delivered from: Monday 4 September North Somerset Life
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JULY 2017 AUGUST 2017 Date High water Low water High water Low water Date High water Low water High water Low water
Time Height (M) Time Height (M) Time Height (M) Time Height (M) Time Height (M) Time Height (M) Time Height (M) Time Height (M) AM PM AM PM 1 Sat 00:40 10.35 06:39 2.06 13:11 9.85 19:04 2.30 1 Tue 01:35 9.19 07:23 2.79 14:12 8.87 19:57 3.04 2 Sun 01:33 9.83 07:36 2.39 14:08 9.45 20:06 2.60 2 Wed 02:41 8.85 08:38 3.11 15:24 8.83 21:40 3.09 3 Mon 02:34 9.50 08:46 2.61 15:12 9.32 21:23 2.68 3 Thu 03:55 8.94 10:11 2.89 16:37 9.26 22:41 2.59 4 Tue 03:40 9.45 09:54 2.56 16:18 9.51 22:22 2.46 4 Fri 05:05 9.42 11:03 2.37 17:38 9.96 23:26 2.04 5 Wed 04:46 9.67 10:46 2.30 17:19 9.94 23:10 2.12 5 Sat 06:02 10.07 11:47 1.88 18:26 10.63 - - 6 Thu 05:43 10.05 11:31 1.99 18:09 10.43 23:52 1.79 6 Sun 06:47 10.63 00:08 1.61 19:06 11.12 12:28 1.54 7 Fri 06:30 10.44 - - 18:51 10.83 12:12 1.71 7 Mon 07:26 11.03 00:50 1.35 19:43 11.45 13:10 1.35 8 Sat 07:10 10.75 00:32 1.54 19:29 11.12 12:51 1.51 8 Tue 08:03 11.34 01:31 1.20 20:20 11.70 13:50 1.24 9 Sun 07:46 10.97 01:09 1.37 20:04 11.30 13:28 1.39 9 Wed 08:39 11.60 02:11 1.09 20:57 11.90 14:29 1.15 10 Mon 08:22 11.13 01:47 1.28 20:39 11.43 14:05 1.34 10 Thu 09:15 11.80 02:53 1.01 21:35 11.99 15:09 1.12 11 Tue 08:56 11.27 02:25 1.23 21:14 11.50 14:41 1.33 11 Fri 09:52 11.83 03:33 1.00 22:12 11.87 15:50 1.20 12 Wed 09:32 11.34 03:04 1.23 21:51 11.46 15:19 1.38 12 Sat 10:30 11.60 04:13 1.15 22:51 11.50 16:27 1.42 13 Thu 10:10 11.26 03:44 1.30 22:29 11.26 15:58 1.51 13 Sun 11:09 11.13 04:52 1.42 23:33 10.95 17:03 1.71 14 Fri 10:49 11.01 04:25 1.46 23:10 10.92 16:36 1.70 14 Mon 11:52 10.56 05:28 1.73 - - 17.44 2.00 15 Sat 11:30 10.63 05:03 1.67 23:53 10.52 17:17 1.91 15 Tue 00:19 10.34 06:15 2.05 12:41 9.99 18:40 2.33 16 Sun - - 05:49 1.87 12:15 10.23 18:08 2.12 16 Wed 01:17 9.80 07:18 2.40 13:48 9.57 19:55 2.66 17 Mon 00:43 10.14 06:45 2.08 13:10 9.89 19:11 2.33 17 Thu 02:36 9.54 08:46 2.63 15:14 9.59 21:33 2.66 18 Tue 01:46 9.88 07:54 2.27 14:20 9.74 20:29 2.49 18 Fri 03:59 9.80 10:11 2.38 16:34 10.13 22:47 2.19 19 Wed 03:03 9.92 09:15 2.31 15:38 9.99 21:53 2.35 19 Sat 05:16 10.47 11:20 1.87 17:46 10.95 23:57 1.58 20 Thu 04:18 10.31 10:27 2.04 16:50 10.56 22:59 1.96 20 Sun 06:21 11.26 - - 18:45 11.73 12:23 1.26 21 Fri 05:26 10.89 11:32 1.67 17:55 11.23 - - 21 Mon 07:14 11.91 00:50 0.98 19:35 12.26 13:11 0.77 22 Sat 06:29 11.49 00:06 1.52 18:54 11.84 12:34 1.22 22 Tue 08:01 12.31 01:36 0.60 20:18 12.55 13:54 0.51 23 Sun 07:24 11.98 01:02 1.03 19:45 12.29 13:23 0.82 23 Wed 08:43 12.48 02:19 0.46 20:58 12.63 14:35 0.48 24 Mon 08:14 12.31 01:50 0.68 20:33 12.55 14:10 0.58 24 Thu 09:22 12.43 02:58 0.53 21:38 12.48 15:14 0.62 25 Tue 09:00 12.44 02:34 0.52 21:17 12.59 14:54 0.54 25 Fri 09:59 12.15 03:36 0.76 22:15 12.06 15:50 0.92 26 Wed 09:44 12.34 03:19 0.56 22:00 12.39 15:37 0.68 26 Sat 10:37 11.59 04:08 1.12 22:50 11.40 16:21 1.32 27 Thu 10:25 11.98 04:02 0.79 22:43 11.92 16:17 0.99 27 Sun 11:09 10.85 04:36 1.54 23:22 10.61 16:49 1.75 28 Fri 11:07 11.39 04:40 1.16 23:23 11.25 16:56 1.39 28 Mon 11:41 10.05 05:05 1.95 23:55 9.81 17:19 2.17 29 Sat 11:46 10.66 05:17 1.58 - - 17:31 1.82 29 Tue - - 05:38 2.35 12:16 9.30 17:57 2.60 30 Sun 00:02 10.50 05:52 1.99 12:26 9.93 18:10 2.23 30 Wed 00:33 9.06 06:19 2.79 13:03 8.64 18:49 3.08 31 Mon 00:45 9.79 06:33 2.39 13:13 9.30 18:56 2.65 31 Thu 01:34 8.46 07:19 3.26 14:26 8.29 20:07 3.49 recycle me when you’ve read me www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 47 SUMMER2017
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