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Cheddar Gorge Visitor Information Centre closing for winter – After another successful season the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) will close on 4th November, reopening for February half term in 2025. The volunteer-run centre saw a significant increase on the 26,000 visitors seen in 2023 (final figures awaited). Working at the VIC is enjoyable and rewarding for anyone with reasonable local knowledge who likes meeting people from all over the world and helping them make the most of their visit to Cheddar. There is good support and hours are flexible.

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Save The Children lunches in Shipham Village Hall

24 October 202422 October 2024 LocalReach

SAVE THE CHILDREN lunches will be served in Shipham Village Hall on Friday 1st, 15th and 29th November, 13th December at 12:30pm. Everyone welcome to come and join us for soup, bread and cheese, pickle, homemade biscuits, tea or coffee for £5.50. Pay at the door.
All profits will go to the charity.

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Tree Of Light – Service to the Community

24 October 202423 October 2024 LocalReach

Cheddar Vale Lions Club will be launching the annual TREE OF LIGHT at the beginning of November. The Tree of Light gives members of the local community the chance to sponsor a light in memory of a loved one. The project is in its twelfth year and has been well supported.
The dedication service and lighting ceremony will take place at the Bath Arms on Monday 9th December, from 4:30pm. The names of those remembered will be placed on a board beside the large outdoor Christmas Tree. A replica tree, hung with stars depicting the names of all those dedicated during the service, will be displayed in the window of Woodbury Insurance, opposite the Bath Arms.

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St Mary’s Church, Wedmore, 23rd Charities’ Fair 2024

23 October 202422 October 2024 LocalReach

St Mary’s Church, Wedmore, 23rd Charities’ Fair 2024. On Saturday 2nd November, St Mary’s Church is hosting various charities to give them an opportunity to sell their Christmas cards, calendars and gifts. This year the Fair will be open from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
This is the 23rd Fair and over the years it has raised thousands of pounds for a wide range of charitable causes. Coffee and Cakes will be available to refresh you in between making your purchases, so come along and support your favourite charities.

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New Opening Times for Frankie Howerd’s Cafe & Hub in Loxton

23 October 202423 October 2024 LocalReach

New Opening Times for Frankie Howerd’s Cafe & Hub in Loxton.
We’ve just celebrated 2 years of success. The café/hub will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but open every day from 9:30am to 3:00pm: breakfast 9:30am to 12 noon, lunch 12 noon to 2:30pm.

On the 2nd Monday of each month, however, Kieran does a “Rural Friends’ Lunch” from 12:30pm, a 2-course meal with tea/coffee currently for £10, and our minibus offers you transport if you’re in the BS26 area.

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Autumn into winter at Loxton & Christon Village Hall

22 October 202422 October 2024 LocalReach

Autumn into winter at Loxton & Christon Village Hall –

Enjoy spooktacular fun at our Halloween Party drinks night with buffet on Friday 1st November at 7:30pm. Bring your decorated pumpkins and wear fancy dress to chill!

Join us for our Christmas Party on Friday 6th December; with festive bar, Father Christmas’s grotto, tasty snacks and the infamous annual tombola!

Party the night away at our New Year’s Eve bash with bar, American supper and dancing to the fabulous Loxfactor. Bubbly and bongs at midnight!

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Cheddar Vale Lions Club getting ready to jumble

22 October 202422 October 2024 LocalReach

After a successful Jumble Sale in February 2024, the Club has decided to carry on with these sales as they are so well attended. The next Jumble Sale will be in the Village Hall on Saturday 26th October.
We are looking for good condition and clean clothing, household items, small toys, etc. Please do not just leave any items at the door, we need items that can be resold, particularly in these difficult times. There will be Lion members on the door to take your Items that can be delivered to the Hall on the day (no electrical items please) from 12 noon to 1:30pm, so they can be sorted ready for the opening at 2:00pm. There is an entrance fee of 50p. Refreshments will be available.

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Axbridge Carers Group

20 October 202418 September 2024 LocalReach

Axbridge Carers Group is part of CCS Somerset Carers Service. It is a free, informal gathering for people who regularly look after someone, maybe a friend, family member or loved one, in an unpaid capacity. We meet to socialise, share stories and ideas and to talk about our experiences. Professional speakers and service providers also visit to offer support and information. Fourth Monday Afternoon of the month, 2:00pm. Town Hall, Axbridge.

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Isle of Wedmore Society

16 October 202418 September 2024 LocalReach

Isle of Wedmore Society – The October meeting will take place on Thursday 24th October at 7:30pm in the Wedmore Masonic Hall. Our speaker will be Sue Goodland (an Education Advisor for Bristol, Somerset & South Gloucestershire) with a talk entitled ‘Life down the plughole/toilet.’ We will learn what happens to all that waste water when it arrives at our water recycling centres and how it it is turned into fertiliser, gas, electricity and bio fuel.

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Local Parent Carer Forum

10 October 202418 September 2024 LocalReach

North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together (NSPCWT) are the local forum for parent carers to children with additional needs/disabilities.
On 23rd October, their largest SEND Event, held at Priory Community School will be in full flow!
Parents, Carers, Family Members & Professionals are all welcome to attend & benefit from the many exhibitors, training workshops, keynote speakers, drop-in clinics & an inspiring performance!