Author: Lesley Webb

We would be very grateful for any keen cake makers to donate cakes/ cupcakes for the event to be dropped to the hall at 12 on the 7th. 

 

Residents in Great House Street and beyond will have received a letter from Wessex Water stating that GHS will be closed on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th April to ALL through traffic.

Having spoken to Wessex Water it now seems that the works should only take a few hours on Monday 24th, unless they find something unexpected.

The workmen will arrive at 8am, so if you need your car on this day make sure you exit before 8am. Emergency vehicles will be permitted to access . They are now aware that the refuse lorry will need to access the GHS houses, so you can put your rubbish out as usual.

The government’s new Emergency Alerts system will be tested nationally on Sunday April 23rd.

An emergency alert is a loud, siren-like sound with a message on the screen of your mobile phone or tablet.

The system will enable people to be contacted via their mobile device when lives are in danger. Emergency alerts are sent to compatible mobile devices within an area of risk. They don’t track your location, need your phone number, or collect personal data, and only the emergency services can send them.

You can check an alert is genuine and find out more at gov.uk/alerts. 

Exmoor Wellbeing Safari – A Yoga And Wellbeing Adventure on Exmoor – for tourists – or for locals!

Do you run a B&B, a hotel, or let any AirBnB rooms?

Exmoor Wellbeing Safari is a fantastic day out that enables you to experience Exmoor with a different perspective!  

The 2023 season starts this month, and continues as long as the weather allows – last year right through to early November.

This is a high-end offer for small groups of people (3 – 5) who are active, enjoy spending time in nature and are interested in their own wellbeing.

It ideal for a small groups of family or friends.  (Adults & older teens)

You are welcome to direct guests to the website.  I also have paper leaflets printed out and would be really happy to drop some round to you – laminated to keep a copy at your property, or not, for guests to take with them.

If you’d like me to deliver some to you, just send me an email: terry@shiatsuyoga.co.uk 

https://shiatsuyoga.co.uk/exmoorwellbeingsafari/

Yoga Classes start on Monday 17th April!

Wootton Courtenay 10 – 11:15am

Wheddon Cross 7 – 8:30pm

These classes are slow, gentle, and steadily strength building.  Over the weeks, we focus on different areas and joints in the body: shoulders & upper back, core & pelvis, legs, arms.

It is so important for our bodies to be responsive.  We need enough strength to sustain good posture.  We need enough flexibility to ensure we don’t feel ’stuck’ or ’tight’ and so that our movement doesn’t become restricted.

We need (especially as we age) to work regularly on our balance to reduce the likelihood of falling.  Load bearing (no impact) helps to maintain the density of our bones and movement keeps our joints as happy as they can be!

Mike Dibble has been coming to yoga classes with me for over 10 years.  Here’s what he has to say about it:

‘I have been practicing Yoga with Terry for a number of years, inspired to take Yoga up when health issues indicated that I needed mental and physical strength.  She has always been friendly, helpful to all of us as individuals and clearly showing deep knowledge of both the physical and mental side of Yoga. The sessions are both enjoyable and effective.  Though I am often the only male attending I am welcome and enjoy the company of my classmates. Come on gents, Yoga is for everyone!’

To sign up for this half term of 5 classes, or to drop in when you can – book here:

https://shiatsuyoga.co.uk/inpersonyoga/

 

 

 

 

 

Terry Bruce
Yoga Teacher & Shiatsu Practitioner
Exmoor Wellbeing Safari
www.shiatsuyoga.co.uk
07961 892526

Somerset Wildlife Trust e newsletter

Benefice Newsletter 14th April 2023

Please click on this link for the latest waste briefing from Somerset Council, with news on coronation collections and advice on wasting less at coronation events, the move to the new Somerset Council website, an analysis of refuse bin contents, summer recycling site opening and how to safety recycle batteries. SC Waste Briefing April 2023

Age UK “Guide to Later Life in Somerset and North Somerset”

Two-week warning. Act NOW – if you’ve no photo ID, you WON’T be allowed to vote in May. For the Thu 4 May local elections, all voters in England, Scotland & Wales will, for the first time, need ID to vote. If you don’t have any, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate, but must do so by Tue 25 Apr. Full info in What ID do I need to vote?

…………………………………………………………………. Police Warning We’ve received numerous reports of people trying car doors across the Avon & Somerset policing area recently. Thieves are always looking out for unlocked vehicles and items to steal and are finding easy pickings everywhere. Many things can distract you from locking your vehicle – taking care of children, talking to passengers, taking your shopping inside or even the weather if you’re rushing to avoid the rain. Please take a moment to check that you’ve locked your vehicle, try the door handle or check with the key fob if you have remote locking. Please take everything out of your vehicle. It’s easy to think that your belongings are safe inside your car because it’s locked, but criminals don’t care about damaging your pride and joy and think nothing of smashing a window to get in. This can cost you far more to fix than losing the few pounds of small change you’ve left in the centre console or glovebox. If you leave a wallet or purse inside, the thieves can use any debit cards for contactless payments, which can cost you hundreds of pounds before you or your bank stop payments. You can help reduce car crime by taking these simple steps and share this information with every other driver you know. Attachments: beating-car-crime-cj019.pdf

Police Message Motorbikes, mopeds and other two-wheeled vehicles are popular targets for thieves across the Avon and Somerset policing area. Some of these vehicles are stolen to order and are targeted by criminals but many others are stolen by so-called joy riders who dump the bikes when seen by police or when it runs out of fuel or breaks down and are often found with severe damage or burnt out. The attached document gives you tips on how to reduce the risk of your motorbike being stolen. Attachments: keep-motorbikes-and-scooters-safe.pdf