Town centre gets a deep clean
PAVEMENTS throughout Burnham-On-Sea's town centre have been given a deep clean by the district council this week in time for the summer tourist season. The bi-annual power washing of pavements along the High Street has been taking place by the council's contractors, as pictured here.
PAVEMENTS throughout Burnham-On-Sea's town centre have been given a deep clean by the district council this week in time for the summer tourist season. The bi-annual power washing of pavements along the High Street has been taking place by the council's contractors, as pictured here.
Work begins on new £2.5m centre
Work to build a multi-million pound new health campus in Berrow officially started today (Thursday, June 10th) when a formal turf cutting ceremony was held. Jane Barrie OBE, Chairman of NHS Somerset, joined practice staff, doctors and the project's architects
Work to build a multi-million pound new health campus in Berrow officially started today (Thursday, June 10th) when a formal turf cutting ceremony was held. Jane Barrie OBE, Chairman of NHS Somerset, joined practice staff, doctors and the project's architects
Phil to hold Burnham bike run
BURNHAM-On-Sea motorcycle enthusiast Phil Hayward is to hold a fundraising bike run in aid of the Friends of Burnham Hospital this weekend. The event on Sunday 13th June will see dozens of motorcyclists ride between Burnham-On-Sea and Lynmouth for the good cause.
BURNHAM-On-Sea motorcycle enthusiast Phil Hayward is to hold a fundraising bike run in aid of the Friends of Burnham Hospital this weekend. The event on Sunday 13th June will see dozens of motorcyclists ride between Burnham-On-Sea and Lynmouth for the good cause.
Chart-topping band head to town
Exclusive: A CHART-topping pop group from the 1990s is set to perform at a Burnham-On-Sea holiday park during August. 911, a well-known boyband consisting of Lee Brennan, Jimmy Constable and Spike Dawbarn, had nine top ten hits, including the UK number one 'A Little Bit More'.
Exclusive: A CHART-topping pop group from the 1990s is set to perform at a Burnham-On-Sea holiday park during August. 911, a well-known boyband consisting of Lee Brennan, Jimmy Constable and Spike Dawbarn, had nine top ten hits, including the UK number one 'A Little Bit More'.
Dramatic crash sparks safety calls
Exclusive: THE shocked driver of this car had a dramatic escape in Brent Knoll this week after losing control of his vehicle, overturning down a railway embankment, and finishing upturned. Burnham-On-Sea police were called to Station Road after the damaged Ford Escort Convertible was spotted at the bottom of a steep bank.
Exclusive: THE shocked driver of this car had a dramatic escape in Brent Knoll this week after losing control of his vehicle, overturning down a railway embankment, and finishing upturned. Burnham-On-Sea police were called to Station Road after the damaged Ford Escort Convertible was spotted at the bottom of a steep bank.
Cash boost for Burnham in bloom
Exclusive: A SPLASH of colour has been added to Burnham-On-Sea's streets this week as the town gears up to take part in this year's Britain In Bloom competition. Organisers have been hanging baskets along the town's High Street and flower beds have been planted by the town council.
Exclusive: A SPLASH of colour has been added to Burnham-On-Sea's streets this week as the town gears up to take part in this year's Britain In Bloom competition. Organisers have been hanging baskets along the town's High Street and flower beds have been planted by the town council.
In photos: KAS Sports Day Fun
SIXTH formers at Highbridge's King Alfred School have been enjoying the end-of-term by taking part in a fun sports day this week. The event included events such as a fancy dress obstacle race, a three-legged contest and a space-hopper race. Teachers also joined in the wacky fun.
SIXTH formers at Highbridge's King Alfred School have been enjoying the end-of-term by taking part in a fun sports day this week. The event included events such as a fancy dress obstacle race, a three-legged contest and a space-hopper race. Teachers also joined in the wacky fun.
Seafront golf decision deferred
PROPOSALS to build a new mini golf course on Burnham-On-Sea's seafront have been temporarily put on hold while the district council further considers an application to lease the land. The council's Executive considered the plans on Wednesday (June 9th) and have decided to use more time to check the covenent.
PROPOSALS to build a new mini golf course on Burnham-On-Sea's seafront have been temporarily put on hold while the district council further considers an application to lease the land. The council's Executive considered the plans on Wednesday (June 9th) and have decided to use more time to check the covenent.
Art group's exhibition opened
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Lighthouse Arts Group is holding its annual exhibition of colourful paintings throughout the month of June. The Sea Breeze Gallery in Victoria Street is hosting the free entry exhibition, which runs daily until Wednesday, 30th June. A wide range of art is on show.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Lighthouse Arts Group is holding its annual exhibition of colourful paintings throughout the month of June. The Sea Breeze Gallery in Victoria Street is hosting the free entry exhibition, which runs daily until Wednesday, 30th June. A wide range of art is on show.
£10k of lead stolen from church
Exclusive: MEAN thieves have stolen over £10,000 of lead strips from the roof of Burnham-On-Sea's St Andrew's Church during recent days. Police are investigating the major theft of the valuable metal from the northern roof of the church in Victoria Street. The thieves scrambled onto the roof and peeled away the metal strips.
Exclusive: MEAN thieves have stolen over £10,000 of lead strips from the roof of Burnham-On-Sea's St Andrew's Church during recent days. Police are investigating the major theft of the valuable metal from the northern roof of the church in Victoria Street. The thieves scrambled onto the roof and peeled away the metal strips.
Man arrested after drugs raid
Exclusive Photos: POLICE arrested a 37 year-old man following a drugs raid at this property in Highbridge this morning (Tuesday, June 8th). A drugs warrant was executed at Bishops Place in the town centre, just off Church Street, and the man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a Class A drug.
Exclusive Photos: POLICE arrested a 37 year-old man following a drugs raid at this property in Highbridge this morning (Tuesday, June 8th). A drugs warrant was executed at Bishops Place in the town centre, just off Church Street, and the man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a Class A drug.
Highbridge makes bloom appeal
RESIDENTS in Highbridge have this week been urged to back the town's bid to win this year's South West Britain In Bloom competition. Organisers from Highbridge in Bloom are inviting businesses and residents to enter their gardens, hanging baskets and shopfronts in the local contest.
RESIDENTS in Highbridge have this week been urged to back the town's bid to win this year's South West Britain In Bloom competition. Organisers from Highbridge in Bloom are inviting businesses and residents to enter their gardens, hanging baskets and shopfronts in the local contest.
'We're UK Schools Champions!'
TWO Burnham-On-Sea brothers, who are members of the town's Monarchs Gymnastics Club, are celebrating this week after being declared British Schools Champions. Acrobatic gymnasts Sean and Conor McKenna represented the South West at the latest competition.
TWO Burnham-On-Sea brothers, who are members of the town's Monarchs Gymnastics Club, are celebrating this week after being declared British Schools Champions. Acrobatic gymnasts Sean and Conor McKenna represented the South West at the latest competition.
53 new homes set for approval?
Exclusive: Controversial plans to build 53 homes in Burnham-On-Sea have been recommended for approval by Sedgemooor's planning case officer - much to the concern of nearby residents. Residents living in the Lawrence Close area of Burnham have been left reeling by the news regarding Persimmon Homes' plans to create a huge new housing development on a former landfill site.
Exclusive: Controversial plans to build 53 homes in Burnham-On-Sea have been recommended for approval by Sedgemooor's planning case officer - much to the concern of nearby residents. Residents living in the Lawrence Close area of Burnham have been left reeling by the news regarding Persimmon Homes' plans to create a huge new housing development on a former landfill site.
£1k donation for community hall
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor has handed over a cheque for £1,000 to the town's community centre this week. We were first to report last month that the community centre in Berrow Road had been awarded a huge £135,000 grant from environmental company Viridor, but it needed donations to secure the funding.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Mayor has handed over a cheque for £1,000 to the town's community centre this week. We were first to report last month that the community centre in Berrow Road had been awarded a huge £135,000 grant from environmental company Viridor, but it needed donations to secure the funding.
Former PCSO thanked by Mayor
BURNHAM-On-Sea and Highbridge's Mayor has this week thanked former PCSO Gill Bawler for her "valuable work" in the two towns as she moves on to a new job. Gill was presented with a bouquet of flowers on behalf of the council by Cllr Michael Clarke on Monday (June 7th).
BURNHAM-On-Sea and Highbridge's Mayor has this week thanked former PCSO Gill Bawler for her "valuable work" in the two towns as she moves on to a new job. Gill was presented with a bouquet of flowers on behalf of the council by Cllr Michael Clarke on Monday (June 7th).
Residents call for golf re-think
A CONCERNED group of Burnham-On-Sea residents has this week called on town councillors to withdraw their support of controversial plans for a new mini golf course on the town's seafront. We reported last week how the proposed course on a grassy area of the South Esplanade had been approved by the council's planning applications committee.
A CONCERNED group of Burnham-On-Sea residents has this week called on town councillors to withdraw their support of controversial plans for a new mini golf course on the town's seafront. We reported last week how the proposed course on a grassy area of the South Esplanade had been approved by the council's planning applications committee.
Pensioner escapes bungalow fire
Exclusive Photos: A pensioner was treated for shock after this blaze at a bungalow in Burnham-On-Sea on Monday afternoon (June 7th). Quick-thinking residents dialled 999 after spotting the thick smoke emerging from the elderly lady's property in Ashcott Drive, as pictured here.
Exclusive Photos: A pensioner was treated for shock after this blaze at a bungalow in Burnham-On-Sea on Monday afternoon (June 7th). Quick-thinking residents dialled 999 after spotting the thick smoke emerging from the elderly lady's property in Ashcott Drive, as pictured here.
Classic car run raises £1,500
DOZENS of vintage vehicles visited Burnham-On-Sea's seafront on Saturday evening (June 5th), raising £1,500 for charity. Almost 120 police cars, fire engines and valuable old cars and motorbikes took part in the colourful 17th Vale of Avalon Vintage Vehicle Road Run, which rolled into Burnham at 6.30pm.
DOZENS of vintage vehicles visited Burnham-On-Sea's seafront on Saturday evening (June 5th), raising £1,500 for charity. Almost 120 police cars, fire engines and valuable old cars and motorbikes took part in the colourful 17th Vale of Avalon Vintage Vehicle Road Run, which rolled into Burnham at 6.30pm.
330 complete Burnham triathlon
OVER 330 athletes from across the country completed Burnham-On-Sea's grueling annual triathlon on Sunday morning (June 6th). The event, now in its 24th year, was staged in brilliant sunshine and was watched by spectators along the route. Iain Hindes from North Devon Triathletes won the event.
OVER 330 athletes from across the country completed Burnham-On-Sea's grueling annual triathlon on Sunday morning (June 6th). The event, now in its 24th year, was staged in brilliant sunshine and was watched by spectators along the route. Iain Hindes from North Devon Triathletes won the event.
| Photo slideshow Queen backs town internet day!
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Carnival Queen was the special guest at a special silver surfers internet education day in the town on Friday (June 4th). Jessica Rogers was on hand to greet visitors at the BAY Centre in Cassis Close for the annual UK Online event, which this year had the theme of 'Face your on-line fears'.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Carnival Queen was the special guest at a special silver surfers internet education day in the town on Friday (June 4th). Jessica Rogers was on hand to greet visitors at the BAY Centre in Cassis Close for the annual UK Online event, which this year had the theme of 'Face your on-line fears'.
'Deliberate' 1.30am fire tackled
BURNHAM-On-Sea firefighters were called to extinguish a deliberate blaze in the early hours of Saturday (June 5th). One Burnham fire engine was sent to a block of flats next to the Lighthouse pub in Highbridge Road at 1.30am after a pile of furniture was set alight.
BURNHAM-On-Sea firefighters were called to extinguish a deliberate blaze in the early hours of Saturday (June 5th). One Burnham fire engine was sent to a block of flats next to the Lighthouse pub in Highbridge Road at 1.30am after a pile of furniture was set alight.
Explosive scare on Brean beach
Exclusive: PART of Brean beach was sealed off by police and Burnham Coastguards on Saturday afternoon (June 5th) after a metal detector enthusiast came across a possible explosive device underneath the sand. Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards and police were called to the main beach car parking area at 1.50pm.
Exclusive: PART of Brean beach was sealed off by police and Burnham Coastguards on Saturday afternoon (June 5th) after a metal detector enthusiast came across a possible explosive device underneath the sand. Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards and police were called to the main beach car parking area at 1.50pm.
In photos: Berrow Village Fayre
BIG crowds turned out at Berrow's rescheduled village fayre on Saturday (June 5th), a month after heavy winds led to the event's postponement. The event was officially opened by Richard Cadell from Children's ITV with Sooty, who is pictured here, with Berrow Parish Council's Chairman.
BIG crowds turned out at Berrow's rescheduled village fayre on Saturday (June 5th), a month after heavy winds led to the event's postponement. The event was officially opened by Richard Cadell from Children's ITV with Sooty, who is pictured here, with Berrow Parish Council's Chairman.
120 classic cars head to town
OVER 120 vintage vehicles will be hitting Burnham-On-Sea's seafront this evening (Saturday, June 5th). The 17th Vale of Avalon Vintage Vehicle Road Run will arrive at 6.30pm on the town's seafront and the vehicles will then be in Burnham until approximately 7.45pm after judging takes place.
OVER 120 vintage vehicles will be hitting Burnham-On-Sea's seafront this evening (Saturday, June 5th). The 17th Vale of Avalon Vintage Vehicle Road Run will arrive at 6.30pm on the town's seafront and the vehicles will then be in Burnham until approximately 7.45pm after judging takes place.
Trio in 1,000 charity cycle ride
Exclusive: Three intrepid Burnham-On-Sea cyclists are in training to pedal their way from Land's End to John O'Groats next month. Martin Rogers, Kevin Crenol and Jason Emmett are hoping to complete the 1,000 mile fundraising ride in just seven days. They will begin their journey from Land’s End in Cornwall on July 3rd.
Exclusive: Three intrepid Burnham-On-Sea cyclists are in training to pedal their way from Land's End to John O'Groats next month. Martin Rogers, Kevin Crenol and Jason Emmett are hoping to complete the 1,000 mile fundraising ride in just seven days. They will begin their journey from Land’s End in Cornwall on July 3rd.
Berrow May Fayre this Saturday
BERROW'S rescheduled village fayre will take place this Saturday (June 5th) after heavy winds caused the event's postponement last month. High winds damaged marquees and tents on the village's playing field on Saturday, as reported here, leaving them strewn in trees and hedges.
BERROW'S rescheduled village fayre will take place this Saturday (June 5th) after heavy winds caused the event's postponement last month. High winds damaged marquees and tents on the village's playing field on Saturday, as reported here, leaving them strewn in trees and hedges.
Motorist held for drink driving
Exclusive: A MOTORIST has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following an accident involving this car in Highbridge. Police were called to the A38, near the entrance to Highbridge Caravans, after this vehicle was reported to have struck another car and been driven eratically.
Exclusive: A MOTORIST has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following an accident involving this car in Highbridge. Police were called to the A38, near the entrance to Highbridge Caravans, after this vehicle was reported to have struck another car and been driven eratically.
Fire crews free stuck cyclist
BURNHAM-On-Sea's fire crews carried out one of their more bizarre rescues this afternoon (Thursday, June 3rd) when a child became stuck on her bicycle. Two fire crews were called to Berrow beach at 4.23pm after a 999 call was made regarding the distressed youngster.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's fire crews carried out one of their more bizarre rescues this afternoon (Thursday, June 3rd) when a child became stuck on her bicycle. Two fire crews were called to Berrow beach at 4.23pm after a 999 call was made regarding the distressed youngster.
Bidder pulls out of Princess race
Exclusive: THE number of bidders in the race to take over Burnham-On-Sea’s Princess Hall has been reduced to three after one group dropped out during the latest round of the district council's competitive tender process. One of the four groups has decided not to continue in the process.
Exclusive: THE number of bidders in the race to take over Burnham-On-Sea’s Princess Hall has been reduced to three after one group dropped out during the latest round of the district council's competitive tender process. One of the four groups has decided not to continue in the process.
Seafront golf course 'thumbs-up'
Exclusive: CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a new mini golf course on Burnham's seafront were approved by town councillors on Wednesday evening (June 2nd). Entrepreneur Paul Chatwin wants to turn a grassy area on the South Esplanade into a purpose-built golf park over the next year.
Exclusive: CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a new mini golf course on Burnham's seafront were approved by town councillors on Wednesday evening (June 2nd). Entrepreneur Paul Chatwin wants to turn a grassy area on the South Esplanade into a purpose-built golf park over the next year.
Tasty lunches raise charity cash
HUNDREDS of pounds was raised for the charity Cots For Tots when generous members of Burnham-On-Sea's Inner Wheel Club held a fundraising ploughman's lunch on Wednesday (June 2nd). The event was held at Burnham Baptist Church in College Street over the course if two hours.
HUNDREDS of pounds was raised for the charity Cots For Tots when generous members of Burnham-On-Sea's Inner Wheel Club held a fundraising ploughman's lunch on Wednesday (June 2nd). The event was held at Burnham Baptist Church in College Street over the course if two hours.
Awards for air training duo
TWO members of the Air Training Corps based in Burnham-On-Sea have this week been rewarded for their dedication and commitment to the group. Adult Warrant Officer Steve Warr, who joined as a cadet in 1990, was handed his long service medal for 12 years of superb service at the group.
TWO members of the Air Training Corps based in Burnham-On-Sea have this week been rewarded for their dedication and commitment to the group. Adult Warrant Officer Steve Warr, who joined as a cadet in 1990, was handed his long service medal for 12 years of superb service at the group.
TV panelist judges local contest
IF this week's finals of the TV series Britain's Got Talent series have inspired you to take to the stage, then a Brean holiday park wants to hear from you. Pontins Brean has teamed up with The Sun newspaper to launch a Search For A Star competition with celebrity judges.
IF this week's finals of the TV series Britain's Got Talent series have inspired you to take to the stage, then a Brean holiday park wants to hear from you. Pontins Brean has teamed up with The Sun newspaper to launch a Search For A Star competition with celebrity judges.
Queen's greetings for Florence
A BURNHAM-On-Sea pensioner has opened her card from the Queen this week as she celebrated her 100th birthday. Florence Rose has lived in Burnham for more than 32 years and has been celebrating her cententary milestone at home with family and friends over the past few days.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea pensioner has opened her card from the Queen this week as she celebrated her 100th birthday. Florence Rose has lived in Burnham for more than 32 years and has been celebrating her cententary milestone at home with family and friends over the past few days.
Seafront fire drama was just a drill
AT first glance it looked like fire crews were attending a major incident on Burnham's seafront this evening (Wednesday, June 2nd). However, local residents were relieved to discover that the five vehicles and a dozen fire fighters were simply taking part in a drill.
AT first glance it looked like fire crews were attending a major incident on Burnham's seafront this evening (Wednesday, June 2nd). However, local residents were relieved to discover that the five vehicles and a dozen fire fighters were simply taking part in a drill.
Residents call for action on homes
Exclusive: Concerned council house tenants in Highbridge have launched an online petition calling on the government to give residents more power to demand local councils repair their crumbling homes. A group of residents from the Morland Road estate has launched the petition and also written to the boss of Homes In Sedgemoor.
Exclusive: Concerned council house tenants in Highbridge have launched an online petition calling on the government to give residents more power to demand local councils repair their crumbling homes. A group of residents from the Morland Road estate has launched the petition and also written to the boss of Homes In Sedgemoor.
TV star meets Burnham's Amy
Exclusive: GEORGE Sampson, the winner of the 2008 Britain's Got Talent TV series, met up with a Burnham-On-Sea teenager at the weekend, fulfilling a promise made earlier in the year. The dancer was originally due to attend Amy Stacey's sixteenth birthday in Burnham last January.
Exclusive: GEORGE Sampson, the winner of the 2008 Britain's Got Talent TV series, met up with a Burnham-On-Sea teenager at the weekend, fulfilling a promise made earlier in the year. The dancer was originally due to attend Amy Stacey's sixteenth birthday in Burnham last January.
Tattoo shop sparks complaints
Exclusive: Almost 30 residents in Highbridge are up in arms over the appearance of a new tattoo shop that has opened next to a busy roundabout in the town. They are unhappy about the painted shopfront of The Devil's Work Tattoo Studio, which has opened in Church Street, next to the busy A38 roundabout.
Exclusive: Almost 30 residents in Highbridge are up in arms over the appearance of a new tattoo shop that has opened next to a busy roundabout in the town. They are unhappy about the painted shopfront of The Devil's Work Tattoo Studio, which has opened in Church Street, next to the busy A38 roundabout.
New £3m pool 'progressing well'
WORK to construct Brean Leisure Park's new £3million swimming pool is progressing well with the building's concrete foundations being laid this week. The first pour of concrete was made last week in preparation for the main building work to begin on the brand new 25 metre swimming pool.
WORK to construct Brean Leisure Park's new £3million swimming pool is progressing well with the building's concrete foundations being laid this week. The first pour of concrete was made last week in preparation for the main building work to begin on the brand new 25 metre swimming pool.
Heave ho! Tug of war success
HUNDREDS of pounds was raised for a local good cause during a fundraising tug-of-war in Brent Knoll, near Burnham-On-Sea, on Bank Holiday Monday (May 31st). Seven teams tried to out-pull each other during the event outside the Brent Knoll Inn while raising funds for Burnham rescue charity BARB.
HUNDREDS of pounds was raised for a local good cause during a fundraising tug-of-war in Brent Knoll, near Burnham-On-Sea, on Bank Holiday Monday (May 31st). Seven teams tried to out-pull each other during the event outside the Brent Knoll Inn while raising funds for Burnham rescue charity BARB.
It's A Knockout at Apex Park
WACKY team challenges were the order of the day when a Highbridge park hosted a comeback of the classic gameshow 'It's A Knockout' at the weekend... without a single TV cameras in sight! Somerset Rural Youth Project organised the annual fun day at Apex Park on Saturday (May 29th).
WACKY team challenges were the order of the day when a Highbridge park hosted a comeback of the classic gameshow 'It's A Knockout' at the weekend... without a single TV cameras in sight! Somerset Rural Youth Project organised the annual fun day at Apex Park on Saturday (May 29th).
Nine rescued in mudflats drama
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguards helped to rescue a family of nine stuck on mudflats at Uphill on Monday evening (May 31st). A team of five Burnham Coastguards was called to the scene, near the north side of Brean Down, at 5.50pm after the group was spotted over half a mile from shore.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguards helped to rescue a family of nine stuck on mudflats at Uphill on Monday evening (May 31st). A team of five Burnham Coastguards was called to the scene, near the north side of Brean Down, at 5.50pm after the group was spotted over half a mile from shore.
Hannah sets sights on nationals
A BURNHAM-On-Sea youngster has an extra spring in her step this week after winning a regional trampoline competition. Hannah Bird, 11, competed in the South West Regional Grading Competition on Sunday (May 30th) and came away with a trophy. Hannah is a member of Cheddar's High Flyers Trampoline Club.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea youngster has an extra spring in her step this week after winning a regional trampoline competition. Hannah Bird, 11, competed in the South West Regional Grading Competition on Sunday (May 30th) and came away with a trophy. Hannah is a member of Cheddar's High Flyers Trampoline Club.
Plucky Malcolm in 13,000ft jump
A PLUCKY 73-year-old pensioner from Burnham-On-Sea raised over £550 for charity when he completed a second parachute jump on Friday (May 28th). Malcolm Hill leapt out of a plane at 13,000ft after one his friends was refused medical permission to make a jump and he took his place.
A PLUCKY 73-year-old pensioner from Burnham-On-Sea raised over £550 for charity when he completed a second parachute jump on Friday (May 28th). Malcolm Hill leapt out of a plane at 13,000ft after one his friends was refused medical permission to make a jump and he took his place.
Tiny trains attract big crowds!
MODEL railway layouts of all shapes and sizes were on show at an exhibition in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday (May 29th). Burnham and District Model Railway Club held its annual summer open day at the town's Community Centre in Berrow Road, where its members displayed over a dozen layouts.
MODEL railway layouts of all shapes and sizes were on show at an exhibition in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday (May 29th). Burnham and District Model Railway Club held its annual summer open day at the town's Community Centre in Berrow Road, where its members displayed over a dozen layouts.
Charity tug-of-war this weekend
A BRENT Knoll pub is to hold a fundraising tug-of-war in aid of a Burnham-On-Sea charity this Bank Holiday Monday (May 31st). Teams of six people are being sought for the Brent Knoll Inn's annual tug-of-war competition, which will be held during its four day beer festival over the weekend.
A BRENT Knoll pub is to hold a fundraising tug-of-war in aid of a Burnham-On-Sea charity this Bank Holiday Monday (May 31st). Teams of six people are being sought for the Brent Knoll Inn's annual tug-of-war competition, which will be held during its four day beer festival over the weekend.
In photos: Burnham Street Party
OVER £500 was raised for Burnham-On-Sea's carnival club when a fundraising street party was held in the centre of town on Sunday (May 30th). Burnham's MP, Tessa Munt, was among the crowd of supporters at the event, which took place in Burnham High Street over six hours.
OVER £500 was raised for Burnham-On-Sea's carnival club when a fundraising street party was held in the centre of town on Sunday (May 30th). Burnham's MP, Tessa Munt, was among the crowd of supporters at the event, which took place in Burnham High Street over six hours.
Yacht rescued after mayday call
THIS yacht was rescued by Burnham-On-Sea's lifeboats this evening (Sunday, May 30th) after its skipper made a 'mayday' distress call in the Bristol Channel. Burnham's two lifeboats were launched at 5.25pm to help the 58 year-old skipper after he got into difficulty in strong winds and heavy seas to the south west of Stert Island.
THIS yacht was rescued by Burnham-On-Sea's lifeboats this evening (Sunday, May 30th) after its skipper made a 'mayday' distress call in the Bristol Channel. Burnham's two lifeboats were launched at 5.25pm to help the 58 year-old skipper after he got into difficulty in strong winds and heavy seas to the south west of Stert Island.
Walkers stride out for charity
FIFTY fundraisers pulled on their walking boots to take part in a charity walk from Burnham-On-Sea to Brean Down on Sunday (May 30th). The weather was breezy, but dry, for the seventh annual Alzheimer's Society walk, which saw energetic residents walking either 15 or 7 miles.
FIFTY fundraisers pulled on their walking boots to take part in a charity walk from Burnham-On-Sea to Brean Down on Sunday (May 30th). The weather was breezy, but dry, for the seventh annual Alzheimer's Society walk, which saw energetic residents walking either 15 or 7 miles.
