Weston Hospicecare’s Men’s March

Weston Hospicecare’s Men’s March: Tackle the 10, get the Gold.
This February, Weston Hospicecare’s Men’s March will see hundreds of supporters embark on the scenic 10-mile charity walk for Weston Hospicecare.
Starting at the Grand Pier, you’ll follow the stunning coastline taking you past Birnbeck Pier, through Weston Woods and on to Sand Point before reversing the route back to the Grand Pier for a pint and a pasty whilst enjoying the Six-Nations on the big screen with your fellows walkers.
So prepare those walking boots, round up your mates and step up for Weston Hospicecare.
Visit www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/mens-march to register.

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Highbridge Festival of The Arts – Entries close in January

Highbridge Festival of The Arts – Entries close in January.
Entries to the Music and Speech/Drama Sections close on 17th January, so don’t delay in visiting our website, www.highbridgefestival.org.uk, to make your online entry. We are very keen to encourage more people to take part in the Music Section at St John’s Church, Highbridge, and children to enter their original poems in the Stuart Adams Trophy Class as part of the Speech/Drama Section. Entries for the Dance Section are now closed.

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Are You A Happy Bus User? Volunteers needed to help out

Are You A Happy Bus User? Volunteers needed to help out.
Twice a year the Local Transport Authority allows bus operators to change timetables, this usually is just before Spring and Autumn schools return from their breaks.
We need you to help man stalls handing out paper timetables to those who need them AND also help out at other events promoting bus travel, adopt a bus stop: keep an eye out for cleanliness, shelter damage, graffiti and if correct timetable is shown in the case.

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Burnham & Highbridge Karate Club on BBC Somerset

Nick Smith 8th Dan and Matt Smith 6th Dan were interviewed by Claire Carter on the BBC Somerset Extra Time programme. The piece focussed on the 50 and 30 years respectively of participating in the martial art plus the long running local club.
Try out this martial art – new members welcome. There are separate classes for adults and children (minimum age 5 years). First lesson free then pay as you train. Classes in St Andrews Church Hall, Burnham-on-Sea and YMCA, Highbridge.

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