Dance spectacle draws crowds
DOZENS of dancers attracted big crowds to Burnham-On-Sea's seafront on Saturday (July 17th) when a day-long special fundraising event was held in aid of a cancer charity. 'Dance On The Beach' was held on the seafront outside the Bay View Cafe after the high tide caused a late change of location.
DOZENS of dancers attracted big crowds to Burnham-On-Sea's seafront on Saturday (July 17th) when a day-long special fundraising event was held in aid of a cancer charity. 'Dance On The Beach' was held on the seafront outside the Bay View Cafe after the high tide caused a late change of location.
Beach dancers head to town
DOZENS of dancers will hold a day-long spectacle on Burnham-On-Sea beach this Saturday (July 17th) when they take part in a special event for a cancer charity. 'Dance On The Beach' will be held on a covered stage near Burnham's beach jetty from 11am-4pm.
DOZENS of dancers will hold a day-long spectacle on Burnham-On-Sea beach this Saturday (July 17th) when they take part in a special event for a cancer charity. 'Dance On The Beach' will be held on a covered stage near Burnham's beach jetty from 11am-4pm.
Art festival starts in Burnham
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Birds and Beasts Art Festival got off to a great start on Friday (July 16th) despite variable weather. Local artists placed these sculptures around Apex Park's lake and lots of people took advantage of free tuition for 'Painting in the Park'.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Birds and Beasts Art Festival got off to a great start on Friday (July 16th) despite variable weather. Local artists placed these sculptures around Apex Park's lake and lots of people took advantage of free tuition for 'Painting in the Park'.
Berrow play area celebrations
Photo Special: CHAMPAGNE corks were popping in Berrow on Friday (July 16th) when Burnham-On-Sea's former MP officially opened the village's newly refurbished play area. David Heathcoat-Amory led the celebration on Berrow Village Green for the new facilities.
Photo Special: CHAMPAGNE corks were popping in Berrow on Friday (July 16th) when Burnham-On-Sea's former MP officially opened the village's newly refurbished play area. David Heathcoat-Amory led the celebration on Berrow Village Green for the new facilities.
Suicide horror in Highbridge
A middle-aged woman committed suicide at Highbridge Railway Station this morning (Friday July 16th), halting rail services through Somerset. Shocked commuters at the station told Burnham-On-Sea.com how the woman, who is believed to be a local person, had walked onto the track.
A middle-aged woman committed suicide at Highbridge Railway Station this morning (Friday July 16th), halting rail services through Somerset. Shocked commuters at the station told Burnham-On-Sea.com how the woman, who is believed to be a local person, had walked onto the track.
Swimmers help local charities
HUNDREDS of pounds was handed over to several local charities this week following a succesful fundraising swim by members of Burnham-On-Sea Swimming Club. Sixty youngsters took part in the sponsored swim at Burnham Swim and Sports Academy in Berrow Road.
HUNDREDS of pounds was handed over to several local charities this week following a succesful fundraising swim by members of Burnham-On-Sea Swimming Club. Sixty youngsters took part in the sponsored swim at Burnham Swim and Sports Academy in Berrow Road.
Skaters roll towards a record!
THREE teenagers who are on track to beat the UK's distance skateboarding record by rolling from John O'Groats to Lands End travelled through the Burnham-On-Sea area on Thursday (July 15th). Matt Elver (18), Charlie Mason (19) and Lee Renshaw (17) are on schedule to break the record.
THREE teenagers who are on track to beat the UK's distance skateboarding record by rolling from John O'Groats to Lands End travelled through the Burnham-On-Sea area on Thursday (July 15th). Matt Elver (18), Charlie Mason (19) and Lee Renshaw (17) are on schedule to break the record.
Bloom judges 'impressed' at town
BURNHAM-On-Sea's hopes of achieving success in the annual Britain In Bloom competition were given a boost today (Thursday, July 15th) when two judges visited the town. Judges Ian Thompson and John Goulden were met by Burnham's Mayor and Mayoress Michael and Maria Clarke.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's hopes of achieving success in the annual Britain In Bloom competition were given a boost today (Thursday, July 15th) when two judges visited the town. Judges Ian Thompson and John Goulden were met by Burnham's Mayor and Mayoress Michael and Maria Clarke.
Club's plea: 'Let there be light'
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea Rugby Club has this week unveiled plans for a £25,000 project to introduce more flood lighting at its ground in the town. The club, which is based at Burnham's BASC ground, wants to purchase three new floodlights and upgrade its existing lighting to enable more play on winter evenings.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea Rugby Club has this week unveiled plans for a £25,000 project to introduce more flood lighting at its ground in the town. The club, which is based at Burnham's BASC ground, wants to purchase three new floodlights and upgrade its existing lighting to enable more play on winter evenings.
Burnham arts festival preview
A THREE-day arts festival is taking place in Highbridge's Apex Park this weekend. The Birds and Beasts Festival runs from Friday 16th July to Sunday 18th July from 10-4pm each day, with free entry. Highbridge and Burnham Artists (HaBA) is organising the special event.
A THREE-day arts festival is taking place in Highbridge's Apex Park this weekend. The Birds and Beasts Festival runs from Friday 16th July to Sunday 18th July from 10-4pm each day, with free entry. Highbridge and Burnham Artists (HaBA) is organising the special event.
Recycling collections boosted
OVERFLOWING recycling bins in Burnham-On-Sea, Highbridge and Berrow are set to be a problem of the past, according to Sedgemoor District Council. The authority this week announced that it is increasing the frequency of its collections of waste in our area.
OVERFLOWING recycling bins in Burnham-On-Sea, Highbridge and Berrow are set to be a problem of the past, according to Sedgemoor District Council. The authority this week announced that it is increasing the frequency of its collections of waste in our area.
Parents voice merger concerns
Exclusive: DOZENS of worried parents from Highbridge's soon-to-merge St Johns and Beechfield Schools expressed their concerns over the amalgamation during a stormy meeting on Wednesday afternoon (July 14th). New headteacher Wendy Nelder faced questions from 60 parents during the meeting.
Exclusive: DOZENS of worried parents from Highbridge's soon-to-merge St Johns and Beechfield Schools expressed their concerns over the amalgamation during a stormy meeting on Wednesday afternoon (July 14th). New headteacher Wendy Nelder faced questions from 60 parents during the meeting.
Jazz On Green this Saturday
CROWDS of jazz fans will be heading to Brent Knoll this Saturday night (July 17th) for the village's annual Jazz On The Green. Terry Williams’ Ambassadors of Jazz will be providing the entertainment at this year's 14th event. The performance starts at 7pm on the village green.
CROWDS of jazz fans will be heading to Brent Knoll this Saturday night (July 17th) for the village's annual Jazz On The Green. Terry Williams’ Ambassadors of Jazz will be providing the entertainment at this year's 14th event. The performance starts at 7pm on the village green.
Fundraiser for Hillview float
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Hillview Carnival Club is "struggling" to raise enough cash to build this year's float, it said this week as it prepares for a big fundraising event. The club needs to raise up to £14,000 to complete its new float in time for this year's winter carnival parades in November.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Hillview Carnival Club is "struggling" to raise enough cash to build this year's float, it said this week as it prepares for a big fundraising event. The club needs to raise up to £14,000 to complete its new float in time for this year's winter carnival parades in November.
No new town crier until 2011
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea and Highbridge will be without an official Town Crier until next Spring at the earliest, councillors have decided. Town councillors have decided not to appoint a replacement for the former town crier Fred Smith (pictured), who died last year.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea and Highbridge will be without an official Town Crier until next Spring at the earliest, councillors have decided. Town councillors have decided not to appoint a replacement for the former town crier Fred Smith (pictured), who died last year.
Call for boundary plans re-think
Exclusive: PROPOSALS for electoral boundary reform in the Burnham-On-Sea area would lead to electors in the area being more poorly represented at District level than before, it has been claimed this week. Cllr Bob Filmer has written to The Local Government Boundary Commission for England.
Exclusive: PROPOSALS for electoral boundary reform in the Burnham-On-Sea area would lead to electors in the area being more poorly represented at District level than before, it has been claimed this week. Cllr Bob Filmer has written to The Local Government Boundary Commission for England.
Fancy dress bikers raise cash
MEMBERS of the Somerset Motorcycle Group donned fancy dress for a fundraising bike run to Minehead for a Burnham-On-Sea charity last weekend. Eighteen bikers took part in the event, held in aid of Burnham hovercraft rescue charity BARB, and raised a sum of £140.
MEMBERS of the Somerset Motorcycle Group donned fancy dress for a fundraising bike run to Minehead for a Burnham-On-Sea charity last weekend. Eighteen bikers took part in the event, held in aid of Burnham hovercraft rescue charity BARB, and raised a sum of £140.
Sarah's night to remember!
Exclusive: A BURNHAM hairdesser's friends wanted to give her a night to remember when they gathered to celebrate her upcoming wedding. More than 30 pals - all dressed as bridesmaids - took to the streets of Burnham at the weekend to celebrate the wedding of local couple Sarah Walters, from Haircraft, and her long-time boyfriend, Steve Kidd.
Exclusive: A BURNHAM hairdesser's friends wanted to give her a night to remember when they gathered to celebrate her upcoming wedding. More than 30 pals - all dressed as bridesmaids - took to the streets of Burnham at the weekend to celebrate the wedding of local couple Sarah Walters, from Haircraft, and her long-time boyfriend, Steve Kidd.
Drugs factory uncovered
Exclusive Photos: POLICE have arrested two people after uncovering a drugs factory in the centre of Highbridge today (Tuesday, July 13th). These were the scenes as drug-making equipment worth thousands of pounds was seized as officers executed a search warrant in Market Street.
Exclusive Photos: POLICE have arrested two people after uncovering a drugs factory in the centre of Highbridge today (Tuesday, July 13th). These were the scenes as drug-making equipment worth thousands of pounds was seized as officers executed a search warrant in Market Street.
Seafront golf plans approved
Controversial proposals to build a new mini golf course on this part of Burnham-On-Sea's seafront were approved by district council planners on Tuesday (July 13th) - the first of two hurdles before the scheme can proceed. Sedgemoor's Development Control Committee narrowly voted in favour of the plans.
Controversial proposals to build a new mini golf course on this part of Burnham-On-Sea's seafront were approved by district council planners on Tuesday (July 13th) - the first of two hurdles before the scheme can proceed. Sedgemoor's Development Control Committee narrowly voted in favour of the plans.
Town prepares for bloom judges
FINAL preparations are underway in Burnham-On-Sea this week for the yearly visit by judges from the Britain In Bloom competition. Residents are being urged to tidy their gardens and keep the town litter-free ahead of the judges' visit this Thursday (July 15th).
FINAL preparations are underway in Burnham-On-Sea this week for the yearly visit by judges from the Britain In Bloom competition. Residents are being urged to tidy their gardens and keep the town litter-free ahead of the judges' visit this Thursday (July 15th).
Out-of-school activities boost
HIGHBRIDGE'S Curtain Call School of Performing Arts has joined a new initiative encouraging children across Somerset to take part in out-of-school activities. The group has been added to Somerset County Council's new 'Give It A Go!' scheme, allowing free acitivies.
HIGHBRIDGE'S Curtain Call School of Performing Arts has joined a new initiative encouraging children across Somerset to take part in out-of-school activities. The group has been added to Somerset County Council's new 'Give It A Go!' scheme, allowing free acitivies.
Regatta winners announced
BURNHAM-On-Sea's regatta has ended with an awards ceremony for the winners. The presentation was held at the end of the popular event, run by Burnham Sailing Club, which was held over the past two weekends. The regatta was won overall by Steve Short.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's regatta has ended with an awards ceremony for the winners. The presentation was held at the end of the popular event, run by Burnham Sailing Club, which was held over the past two weekends. The regatta was won overall by Steve Short.
Appeal after man attacked
POLICE have appealed for witnesses following an assault in Highbridge in the early hours of Sunday morning (July 11th). The incident occurred in Newtown Road when a man was punched in the face and kicked to the ground. The victim was approached by a group of males aged approximately 17-18 years.
POLICE have appealed for witnesses following an assault in Highbridge in the early hours of Sunday morning (July 11th). The incident occurred in Newtown Road when a man was punched in the face and kicked to the ground. The victim was approached by a group of males aged approximately 17-18 years.
Councillors pay their respects
COUNCILLORS in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge have paid their respects to a prominent district councillor who died on Sunday (July 11th). Sedgemoor District Council Labour Leader Roger Lavers, pictured, died of a brain hemorrhage, shocking fellow members.
COUNCILLORS in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge have paid their respects to a prominent district councillor who died on Sunday (July 11th). Sedgemoor District Council Labour Leader Roger Lavers, pictured, died of a brain hemorrhage, shocking fellow members.
MP at pylons protest meeting
DOZENS of villagers filled a public meeting near Burnham-On-Sea this week to discuss stepping up their protests against National Grid's proposed 37-mile line of huge power pylons through the area. More than 80 people crowded into Mark Village Hall for the special public meeting.
DOZENS of villagers filled a public meeting near Burnham-On-Sea this week to discuss stepping up their protests against National Grid's proposed 37-mile line of huge power pylons through the area. More than 80 people crowded into Mark Village Hall for the special public meeting.
Sea search for missing man
BOTH Burnham-On-Sea's lifeboats were launched at 1.50am this morning (Sunday, July 11th) to search for a missing person. Two RNLI lifeboats and a team of Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards searched for the man, who was believed to be in the sea water in Brean.
BOTH Burnham-On-Sea's lifeboats were launched at 1.50am this morning (Sunday, July 11th) to search for a missing person. Two RNLI lifeboats and a team of Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards searched for the man, who was believed to be in the sea water in Brean.
Burnham artist's work on show
THE work of Burnham-On-Sea artist Tim Smith has gone on display at a town art gallery this week. Born in Bridgwater and now living in Burnham, Tim enjoys painting local landscapes, and his work includes scenes of Brent Knoll, the Mendips and the Quantocks.
THE work of Burnham-On-Sea artist Tim Smith has gone on display at a town art gallery this week. Born in Bridgwater and now living in Burnham, Tim enjoys painting local landscapes, and his work includes scenes of Brent Knoll, the Mendips and the Quantocks.
Mayor backs RAFA fundraiser
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor was among the local residents helping to raise money for the Royal Air Forces Association during a special coffee morning in the town on Saturday (July 10th). The Burnham branch of the RAFA organised the "Brew for the Few" event.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor was among the local residents helping to raise money for the Royal Air Forces Association during a special coffee morning in the town on Saturday (July 10th). The Burnham branch of the RAFA organised the "Brew for the Few" event.
Artist's donkey goes on show!
A BURNHAM-On-Sea artist has put the finishing touches to one of her most unusual commissions yet - a painted donkey. Judith Champion has created this rugby-themed donkey is among 40 on display across Weston-super-Mare to celebrate 200 years of tourism.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea artist has put the finishing touches to one of her most unusual commissions yet - a painted donkey. Judith Champion has created this rugby-themed donkey is among 40 on display across Weston-super-Mare to celebrate 200 years of tourism.
Man arrested after drugs raid
A 51-year old man was arrested following the seizure of hundreds of pounds worth of drugs on Friday (July 9th). Cannabis with a street value of over £240 was removed from a property in Church Street during the raid at 9.30am. He was charged with possession of cannabis and will appear in court soon.
A 51-year old man was arrested following the seizure of hundreds of pounds worth of drugs on Friday (July 9th). Cannabis with a street value of over £240 was removed from a property in Church Street during the raid at 9.30am. He was charged with possession of cannabis and will appear in court soon.
Seafront golf course protest
Exclusive: PROTESTERS fighting plans for a new mini golf course on Burnham-On-Sea's seafront have launched a poster campaign to halt the scheme. They have put up posters along The Esplanade next to the grassy area where entrepreneur Paul Chatwin hopes to build a mini golf park, as pictured here.
Exclusive: PROTESTERS fighting plans for a new mini golf course on Burnham-On-Sea's seafront have launched a poster campaign to halt the scheme. They have put up posters along The Esplanade next to the grassy area where entrepreneur Paul Chatwin hopes to build a mini golf park, as pictured here.
M5 shut as lorry sheds load
THIS was the scene that greeted motorists when they tried to access the sliproad onto the M5 motorway at Burnham-On-Sea on Friday morning (July 9th). Police and the Highways Agency shut the entry onto the motorway at Edithmead after a lorry shed its load.
THIS was the scene that greeted motorists when they tried to access the sliproad onto the M5 motorway at Burnham-On-Sea on Friday morning (July 9th). Police and the Highways Agency shut the entry onto the motorway at Edithmead after a lorry shed its load.
Healing festival gets underway
BIG crowds are expected to flock to East Huntspill's Secret World Wildlife Rescue centre this weekend for a special healing festival. The three day Healing Weekend- which runs from Friday 9th July to Sunday 11th July - includes 150 stalls and exhibitions plus displays.
BIG crowds are expected to flock to East Huntspill's Secret World Wildlife Rescue centre this weekend for a special healing festival. The three day Healing Weekend- which runs from Friday 9th July to Sunday 11th July - includes 150 stalls and exhibitions plus displays.
Town gets new seafront mural
A GROUP of 30 youngsters added a splash of colour to Burnham-On-Sea's seafront on Thursday (July 8th). A brand new mural was introduced on the walls outside Burnham-On-Sea Sailing Club as part of the run-up to the town's Birds And Beasts Art Festival.
A GROUP of 30 youngsters added a splash of colour to Burnham-On-Sea's seafront on Thursday (July 8th). A brand new mural was introduced on the walls outside Burnham-On-Sea Sailing Club as part of the run-up to the town's Birds And Beasts Art Festival.
Motorist air-lifted from M5
A MOTORIST had to be air-lifted to hospital on Thursday evening (July 8th) after his careered off the M5 motorway near Burnham-On-Sea. These were the scenes on the M5 motorway just north of Sedgemoor Services at 6pm when five fire crews were called to deal with incident.
A MOTORIST had to be air-lifted to hospital on Thursday evening (July 8th) after his careered off the M5 motorway near Burnham-On-Sea. These were the scenes on the M5 motorway just north of Sedgemoor Services at 6pm when five fire crews were called to deal with incident.
Photos: Mad Hatters Tea Party
THESE were the scenes on Brent Knoll Green on Thursday evening (July 8th) when youngsters in the village took part in a Mad Hatters Tea Party. Dozens of members of Brent Knoll Rainbows, Brownies and Guides dressed up in colourful costumes for the fun-filled evening.
THESE were the scenes on Brent Knoll Green on Thursday evening (July 8th) when youngsters in the village took part in a Mad Hatters Tea Party. Dozens of members of Brent Knoll Rainbows, Brownies and Guides dressed up in colourful costumes for the fun-filled evening.
Gas leaks shuts business park
Exclusive: A large part of Highbridge's Isleport Industrial Estate was sealed off this evening (Thursday, July 8th) after a gas leak. Police and fire crews closed the business park and several factories were evacuated when a postman's van accidentally struck a gas mains outside Jester Prints in Hooper Close.
Exclusive: A large part of Highbridge's Isleport Industrial Estate was sealed off this evening (Thursday, July 8th) after a gas leak. Police and fire crews closed the business park and several factories were evacuated when a postman's van accidentally struck a gas mains outside Jester Prints in Hooper Close.
Sara is UK's biathlon champ!
Exclusive: A WELL-known sportswoman in Burnham-On-Sea is celebrating this week after becoming British Modern Biathlon Champion. Sara Cox-Conklin, who runs Burnham-On-Sea's Swim and Sports Academy with her husband Mark, travelled to Liverpool this week.
Exclusive: A WELL-known sportswoman in Burnham-On-Sea is celebrating this week after becoming British Modern Biathlon Champion. Sara Cox-Conklin, who runs Burnham-On-Sea's Swim and Sports Academy with her husband Mark, travelled to Liverpool this week.
Police hunt town car vandals
Exclusive: POLICE are hunting vandals who caused hundreds of pounds of damage to this luxury car in Burnham-On-Sea at the weekend. Deep scratches and profanities were etched into the paintwork of the black Jaguar, which was parked in Coleridge Gardens, on Saturday.
Exclusive: POLICE are hunting vandals who caused hundreds of pounds of damage to this luxury car in Burnham-On-Sea at the weekend. Deep scratches and profanities were etched into the paintwork of the black Jaguar, which was parked in Coleridge Gardens, on Saturday.
'Cat run over and hit like a ball'
A SHOCKED resident in Burnham-On-Sea has told police how he saw a group of youths run over a cat with a car and then start playing football with its body. The resident - who has asked to remain anonymous - told police how the white cat was run over in Stoddens Road.
A SHOCKED resident in Burnham-On-Sea has told police how he saw a group of youths run over a cat with a car and then start playing football with its body. The resident - who has asked to remain anonymous - told police how the white cat was run over in Stoddens Road.
Ben is named Mayor's Cadet
BEN Rogers was named as the official cadet for Burnham-On-Sea's Mayor on Wednesday (July 7th). The 14 year-old, pictured here, said being chosen to accompany Mayor Michael Clarke and Mayoress Maria Clarke at civic functions is a "great honour".
BEN Rogers was named as the official cadet for Burnham-On-Sea's Mayor on Wednesday (July 7th). The 14 year-old, pictured here, said being chosen to accompany Mayor Michael Clarke and Mayoress Maria Clarke at civic functions is a "great honour".
Leaflets warning to residents
THE Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Charity has this week warned residents in Burnham-On-Sea not to be confused by a commercial company which has been carrying out doorstep collections of clothing, jewellery, toys and other items in the area during recent days.
THE Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Charity has this week warned residents in Burnham-On-Sea not to be confused by a commercial company which has been carrying out doorstep collections of clothing, jewellery, toys and other items in the area during recent days.
Fashion show comes to Brean
A FUNDRAISING fashion show is set to be held at Brean Leisure Park next week. The event, starting at 8pm on Wednesday 14th July, is being held to raise cash for the RNLI lifeboat charity. Charlie Symes-Thompson is organising the event after a similar event last year.
A FUNDRAISING fashion show is set to be held at Brean Leisure Park next week. The event, starting at 8pm on Wednesday 14th July, is being held to raise cash for the RNLI lifeboat charity. Charlie Symes-Thompson is organising the event after a similar event last year.
£200 fine for Apex dog fouler
A HIGHBRIDGE resident has been fined £200 for failing to clean up after his dog when it fouled a grassy area in Highbridge's Apex Park. The man has been prosecuted after work by Sedgemoor District Council's Environmental Protection Unit saw the mkan brought before Sedgemoor Magistrates.
A HIGHBRIDGE resident has been fined £200 for failing to clean up after his dog when it fouled a grassy area in Highbridge's Apex Park. The man has been prosecuted after work by Sedgemoor District Council's Environmental Protection Unit saw the mkan brought before Sedgemoor Magistrates.
Plans for £6m new school in doubt?
Exclusive: THE merger of two Highbridge schools and the construction of a modern new £6.3m school in its place has been plunged into confusion this week. It comes after the government announced it is scaling back spending on the country's schools modernisation programme to cut the budget defecit.
Exclusive: THE merger of two Highbridge schools and the construction of a modern new £6.3m school in its place has been plunged into confusion this week. It comes after the government announced it is scaling back spending on the country's schools modernisation programme to cut the budget defecit.
Mayor picks charities of year
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor has this week announced that two local good causes will be his charities of the year. BARB, the organisation that runs the town's rescue hovercrafts, and The Friends of Burnham Hospital will both benefit from a series of events.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor has this week announced that two local good causes will be his charities of the year. BARB, the organisation that runs the town's rescue hovercrafts, and The Friends of Burnham Hospital will both benefit from a series of events.
New MP's maiden speech in full
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP has made her maiden speech in the House of Commons over the past week. Tessa Munt's first speech in parliament covered a range of local issues, including the contentious one of pylons being built through the countryside near Burnham.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's MP has made her maiden speech in the House of Commons over the past week. Tessa Munt's first speech in parliament covered a range of local issues, including the contentious one of pylons being built through the countryside near Burnham.
Tide prompts fireworks re-think
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's annual seafront fireworks display may be held on a barge in the middle of Bridgwater Bay this year after organisers discovered there is an exceptionally high tide due on the night of the event. Organisers from Burnham-On-Sea Town Council face a bill of up to £2,500 extra this year.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's annual seafront fireworks display may be held on a barge in the middle of Bridgwater Bay this year after organisers discovered there is an exceptionally high tide due on the night of the event. Organisers from Burnham-On-Sea Town Council face a bill of up to £2,500 extra this year.
Council backs Sunday carnival
Exclusive: TOWN councillors have this week given a thumbs-up to the proposed move of Highbridge and Burnham Carnival from Monday to Sunday nights from 2012. John Hodgson of the Carnival Committee outlined the proposed move during a toiwn council meeting held on Monday.
Exclusive: TOWN councillors have this week given a thumbs-up to the proposed move of Highbridge and Burnham Carnival from Monday to Sunday nights from 2012. John Hodgson of the Carnival Committee outlined the proposed move during a toiwn council meeting held on Monday.
