Lifeboat sent to 'struggling' yacht
A BURNHAM-On-Sea lifeboat was launched on Sunday morning (May 30th) amid concern for a yacht in Bridgwater Bay. A walker on Burnham's Esplanade contacted Coastguards after he spotted that the yacht appeared to be struggling during rough seas and strong onshore winds.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea lifeboat was launched on Sunday morning (May 30th) amid concern for a yacht in Bridgwater Bay. A walker on Burnham's Esplanade contacted Coastguards after he spotted that the yacht appeared to be struggling during rough seas and strong onshore winds.
Marriage festival opens in town
A THREE day Festival Of Marriage is being held at a Burnham-On-Sea church this weekend. St Andrew's Church is hosting the one-off event, where wedding dresses, cakes and floral displays are on show. Among the items is a 1931 wedding dress, which is in excellent condition.
A THREE day Festival Of Marriage is being held at a Burnham-On-Sea church this weekend. St Andrew's Church is hosting the one-off event, where wedding dresses, cakes and floral displays are on show. Among the items is a 1931 wedding dress, which is in excellent condition.
Pylons drop-in sessions planned
NATIONAL Grid has announced a series of events to give people in the Burnham-On-Sea area more information about controversial plans for a huge power line through Somerset. The energy giant will hold the extra drop-in events in our area during June and July to seek more views.
NATIONAL Grid has announced a series of events to give people in the Burnham-On-Sea area more information about controversial plans for a huge power line through Somerset. The energy giant will hold the extra drop-in events in our area during June and July to seek more views.
Street party in town this Sunday
A STREET party will be held in Burnham-On-Sea this weekend to raise funds for the town's carnival club. The event will take place in Burnham's High Street on Sunday evening (May 30th) outside the Somerset and Dorset pub in aid of the town's Hillview Juvenile Carnival Club.
A STREET party will be held in Burnham-On-Sea this weekend to raise funds for the town's carnival club. The event will take place in Burnham's High Street on Sunday evening (May 30th) outside the Somerset and Dorset pub in aid of the town's Hillview Juvenile Carnival Club.
New O2 mast for Burnham in July
Exclusive: MOBILE phone giant O2 has this week said its new phone mast on top of Burnham-On-Sea's Ritz Cinema is set to be installed during July. The Planning Inspectorate gave the proposed mast the go-ahead in 2009 after several years of discussions between O2 and Sedgemoor District Council.
Exclusive: MOBILE phone giant O2 has this week said its new phone mast on top of Burnham-On-Sea's Ritz Cinema is set to be installed during July. The Planning Inspectorate gave the proposed mast the go-ahead in 2009 after several years of discussions between O2 and Sedgemoor District Council.
Butcher retires after 50 years
Exclusive: A WELL-known butcher in Burnham-On-Sea hung up his meat cleaver for the final time on Saturday (May 29th) after a 50 year career. Keith Britton, 65, has been a familiar face at the butcher's counter in Burnham's Tesco supermarket for the past 13 years, and previously worked at Palmers in the High Street.
Exclusive: A WELL-known butcher in Burnham-On-Sea hung up his meat cleaver for the final time on Saturday (May 29th) after a 50 year career. Keith Britton, 65, has been a familiar face at the butcher's counter in Burnham's Tesco supermarket for the past 13 years, and previously worked at Palmers in the High Street.
Final goodbye for local farmer
HUNDREDS of mourners crowded into a Highbridge church on Wednesday (May 26th) for the funeral of well-known local farmer Arthur Duckett. 80 year-old Arthur died earlier this month following a short spell in Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. His coffin was taken to St John's Church on a horse drawn carriage, as pictured.
HUNDREDS of mourners crowded into a Highbridge church on Wednesday (May 26th) for the funeral of well-known local farmer Arthur Duckett. 80 year-old Arthur died earlier this month following a short spell in Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. His coffin was taken to St John's Church on a horse drawn carriage, as pictured.
Photo special: It's prom night!
MORE than 170 pupils from Highbridge's King Alfred School attended an end-of-term prom near Burnham-On-Sea on Friday evening (May 28th). Stretch limousines, Porches and even a jeep were out in force as the Year 11 students arrived in style at Rookery Manor, where the formal Prom Night dance was held.
MORE than 170 pupils from Highbridge's King Alfred School attended an end-of-term prom near Burnham-On-Sea on Friday evening (May 28th). Stretch limousines, Porches and even a jeep were out in force as the Year 11 students arrived in style at Rookery Manor, where the formal Prom Night dance was held.
Tessa visits 'Sounds and Voices'
BURNHAM-On-Sea's newly-elected MP Tessa Munt was in town on Friday (28th May) to record an interview to be broadcast on the Sounds and Voices audio news service. The new Liberal Democrat MP visited the group's studios in the town council buildings in the Old Courthouse in Jaycroft Road.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's newly-elected MP Tessa Munt was in town on Friday (28th May) to record an interview to be broadcast on the Sounds and Voices audio news service. The new Liberal Democrat MP visited the group's studios in the town council buildings in the Old Courthouse in Jaycroft Road.
Mark elected fire authority boss
A COUNTY Councillor from the Burnham-On-Sea area was elected Chairman of Devon & Somerset's Fire & Rescue Authority on Friday (May 28th). Huntspill county councillor Mark Healey, pictured, was chosen during the group's AGM which was held on Friday at Clyst St. George in Exeter.
A COUNTY Councillor from the Burnham-On-Sea area was elected Chairman of Devon & Somerset's Fire & Rescue Authority on Friday (May 28th). Huntspill county councillor Mark Healey, pictured, was chosen during the group's AGM which was held on Friday at Clyst St. George in Exeter.
RNLI warning over illegal parking
Exclusive: TWO motorists in Burnham-On-Sea had their vehicles clamped and were issued with hefty fines on Thursday (May 27th) after leaving their vehicles illegally parked outside the town's lifeboat station. The owners of this van and a car were given fines of more than £100.
Exclusive: TWO motorists in Burnham-On-Sea had their vehicles clamped and were issued with hefty fines on Thursday (May 27th) after leaving their vehicles illegally parked outside the town's lifeboat station. The owners of this van and a car were given fines of more than £100.
New £1.8m housing project opens
A NEW £1.8m, 15-home affordable housing project has been opened at the site of a former Burnham-On-Sea church hall this week. The 14 flats and one house were officially opened at the site of the former St Peter's Hall in Highbridge Road by Raglan Housing Association's Chief Executive, Nick Harris, and Sedgemoor District Council's Chairman, Cllr Jane Moreton.
A NEW £1.8m, 15-home affordable housing project has been opened at the site of a former Burnham-On-Sea church hall this week. The 14 flats and one house were officially opened at the site of the former St Peter's Hall in Highbridge Road by Raglan Housing Association's Chief Executive, Nick Harris, and Sedgemoor District Council's Chairman, Cllr Jane Moreton.
'Restorative justice' for shooter
THE teenager accused of shooting a boy in the face with a BB gun in a Highbridge park last weekend has been dealt with by means of restorative justice, police said on Thursday (May 27th). The youngster was called into Burnham police station this week where he met his 10 year-old victim.
THE teenager accused of shooting a boy in the face with a BB gun in a Highbridge park last weekend has been dealt with by means of restorative justice, police said on Thursday (May 27th). The youngster was called into Burnham police station this week where he met his 10 year-old victim.
Mixed views on seafront golf course
CONRTROVERSIAL plans to build a mini golf course on Burnham's seafront have this week been attracting mixed reactions from residents and local businesses. Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported in February how Birmingham entrepreneur Paul Chatwin wants to turn a grassy area of The Esplanade into a large, purpose-built golf park to act as a tourist attraction.
CONRTROVERSIAL plans to build a mini golf course on Burnham's seafront have this week been attracting mixed reactions from residents and local businesses. Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported in February how Birmingham entrepreneur Paul Chatwin wants to turn a grassy area of The Esplanade into a large, purpose-built golf park to act as a tourist attraction.
Cyclists fined in safety drive
Two cyclists have been fined by Burnham-On-Sea police as part of a safety initiative to reduce the number of night-time accidents involving unlit bikes. A 23 year-old man from Highbridge and a 21 year-old man from Burnham have both been stopped while using a bicycle without lights and given fines.
Two cyclists have been fined by Burnham-On-Sea police as part of a safety initiative to reduce the number of night-time accidents involving unlit bikes. A 23 year-old man from Highbridge and a 21 year-old man from Burnham have both been stopped while using a bicycle without lights and given fines.
Funding blow for Christmas lights
the future of Burnham-On-Sea's annual town centre Christmas lights display was plunged into fresh doubt on Tuesday (May 25th) when Sedgemoor District Council reduced the funding for the display. Burnham Chamber of Trade had hoped for £2,500 towards the display.
the future of Burnham-On-Sea's annual town centre Christmas lights display was plunged into fresh doubt on Tuesday (May 25th) when Sedgemoor District Council reduced the funding for the display. Burnham Chamber of Trade had hoped for £2,500 towards the display.
Now that's a 'leaflet drop'!
THESE were the scenes at a busy Burnham-On-Sea roundabout on Wednesday morning (May 26th) after a lorry shed its load of thousands of leaflets. Police and council cleaners were called to the Edithmead roundabout next to Burnham-On-Sea's junction 22 of the M5 at 8.38am.
THESE were the scenes at a busy Burnham-On-Sea roundabout on Wednesday morning (May 26th) after a lorry shed its load of thousands of leaflets. Police and council cleaners were called to the Edithmead roundabout next to Burnham-On-Sea's junction 22 of the M5 at 8.38am.
Tessa sworn in as new MP
BURNHAM-On-Sea's new MP, Tessa Munt, was sworn in during the official state opening of parliament on Tuesday (May 25th) and enthusiastically welcomed measures in the Queen's Speech. She said she is "genuinely pleased" about the formation of the new coalition government.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's new MP, Tessa Munt, was sworn in during the official state opening of parliament on Tuesday (May 25th) and enthusiastically welcomed measures in the Queen's Speech. She said she is "genuinely pleased" about the formation of the new coalition government.
Harriers boost BASC funding
GENEROUS members of a Burnham-On-Sea running club have this week handed over a £500 donation to the town's BASC sports club to help fund its expansion project. Burnham-On-Sea Harriers Chairman Brian Beale presented the cheque to BASC Chairman Neil McKen.
GENEROUS members of a Burnham-On-Sea running club have this week handed over a £500 donation to the town's BASC sports club to help fund its expansion project. Burnham-On-Sea Harriers Chairman Brian Beale presented the cheque to BASC Chairman Neil McKen.
'Orb-shaped UFO' over Burnham
A SILVER, orb-shaped UFO was spotted in the skies above Burnham-On-Sea at the weekend, it has emerged. The unexplained object was seen by a visitor on Saturday afternoon (May 22nd) at 1.55pm when it travelled "very fast from east to west across the Bristol Channel over Burnham."
A SILVER, orb-shaped UFO was spotted in the skies above Burnham-On-Sea at the weekend, it has emerged. The unexplained object was seen by a visitor on Saturday afternoon (May 22nd) at 1.55pm when it travelled "very fast from east to west across the Bristol Channel over Burnham."
Carnival won't move to Fridays
ORGANISERS of Burnham-On-Sea's annual carnival have expressed their disappointment that the event will not move to Friday nights from 2012. Representatives from carnival groups across Somerset met this week and voted in favour of Weston-super-Mare getting the sought-after Friday night slot when Bridgwater Carnival moves to Saturday nights in two year's time.
ORGANISERS of Burnham-On-Sea's annual carnival have expressed their disappointment that the event will not move to Friday nights from 2012. Representatives from carnival groups across Somerset met this week and voted in favour of Weston-super-Mare getting the sought-after Friday night slot when Bridgwater Carnival moves to Saturday nights in two year's time.
Town's residents thank Gill
BURNHAM and Highbridge's MP, Tessa Munt, is among the local people who have this week thanked PCSO Gill Bawler for her work in the town as she moves to another job. Gill has been a familiar face about Highbridge in her role as a PCSO for five years and earlier this year was named 'PCSO Of The Year' for Somerset West.
BURNHAM and Highbridge's MP, Tessa Munt, is among the local people who have this week thanked PCSO Gill Bawler for her work in the town as she moves to another job. Gill has been a familiar face about Highbridge in her role as a PCSO for five years and earlier this year was named 'PCSO Of The Year' for Somerset West.
Highbridge bursts into bloom!
DOZENS of colourful hanging baskets have been installed along the streets of Highbridge this week by the town's Dreamscheme members. More than 40 youngsters from the Highbridge Dreamscheme made a total of 76 baskets during the April half-term holidays earlier this year.
DOZENS of colourful hanging baskets have been installed along the streets of Highbridge this week by the town's Dreamscheme members. More than 40 youngsters from the Highbridge Dreamscheme made a total of 76 baskets during the April half-term holidays earlier this year.
Boy, 10, shot at Highbridge park
Exclusive: A ten year-old boy was shot in the face with an airgun at Highbridge's Apex Park at the weekend, police confirmed to Burnham-On-Sea.com today (Monday). Police said the youngster suffered injuries to his mouth after being shot by a teenager on Saturday evening (May 22nd) near the Mallard Place entrance.
Exclusive: A ten year-old boy was shot in the face with an airgun at Highbridge's Apex Park at the weekend, police confirmed to Burnham-On-Sea.com today (Monday). Police said the youngster suffered injuries to his mouth after being shot by a teenager on Saturday evening (May 22nd) near the Mallard Place entrance.
Fire crew called to hedge blaze
BURNHAM-On-Sea firefighters were called to a put out a hedge blaze next to a town supermarket today (Monday, May 24th). One fire crew was sent to Ben Travers Way at lunchtime after a walker spotted a hedge on open land next to the huge Tesco supermarket site was alight.
BURNHAM-On-Sea firefighters were called to a put out a hedge blaze next to a town supermarket today (Monday, May 24th). One fire crew was sent to Ben Travers Way at lunchtime after a walker spotted a hedge on open land next to the huge Tesco supermarket site was alight.
Farewell to popular town PCSO
RESIDENTS in Highbridge have bid a fond farewell to a popular PCSO, who is moving to another job this week. Gill Bawler, pictured here on the right, has been a familiar face about Highbridge in her role as a PCSO in the town for five years. She is moving to Somerset County Council shortly to take on a new community role.
RESIDENTS in Highbridge have bid a fond farewell to a popular PCSO, who is moving to another job this week. Gill Bawler, pictured here on the right, has been a familiar face about Highbridge in her role as a PCSO in the town for five years. She is moving to Somerset County Council shortly to take on a new community role.
Motorist air-lifted to hospital
FIRE crews from Burnham-On-Sea had to remove the roof of a car trapped in a roadside ditch near Cheddar on Sunday to help a casualty inside. Fire engines from Cheddar and Burnham, together with a Rescue Tender from Glastonbury, attended the accident at 12.01pm.
FIRE crews from Burnham-On-Sea had to remove the roof of a car trapped in a roadside ditch near Cheddar on Sunday to help a casualty inside. Fire engines from Cheddar and Burnham, together with a Rescue Tender from Glastonbury, attended the accident at 12.01pm.
Heatwave brings crowds to town
CROWDS of visitors flocked to Burnham-On-Sea's seafront over the weekend when temperatures in the town were warmer than many Mediterranean holiday resorts. This was the scene on Burnham's Esplanade on Sunday morning (May 23rd) when crowds of walkers thronged the seafront and beach users filed onto the sand.
CROWDS of visitors flocked to Burnham-On-Sea's seafront over the weekend when temperatures in the town were warmer than many Mediterranean holiday resorts. This was the scene on Burnham's Esplanade on Sunday morning (May 23rd) when crowds of walkers thronged the seafront and beach users filed onto the sand.
Coast Road protest cancelled
Exclusive: A FOOTPATH protest march in Berrow that was planned to take place on Bank Holiday Monday (May 31st) has been cancelled. Campaigners in Berrow who are calling for a new pavement to be introduced along Coast Road said that policing issues are to blame for the cancellation.
Exclusive: A FOOTPATH protest march in Berrow that was planned to take place on Bank Holiday Monday (May 31st) has been cancelled. Campaigners in Berrow who are calling for a new pavement to be introduced along Coast Road said that policing issues are to blame for the cancellation.
Missing girl reunited with family
THIS was the emotional moment that a missing six year-old girl was reunited with her father after a huge search this afternoon (Sunday) involving police, coastguards, hovercrafts and lifeboats on Berrow beach. The alarm was raised at 2pm when distraught father Russell Webb from Wells reported his daughter, Lilly, missing.
THIS was the emotional moment that a missing six year-old girl was reunited with her father after a huge search this afternoon (Sunday) involving police, coastguards, hovercrafts and lifeboats on Berrow beach. The alarm was raised at 2pm when distraught father Russell Webb from Wells reported his daughter, Lilly, missing.
West Huntspill pub boarded up
Exclusive: A ONCE-popular pub on the outskirts of Highbridge has closed its doors and been boarded up. The Royal Artillery Arms in Alstone Lane was shut earlier this month by its owners after the pub struggled to survive during the financial downturn. It is one of several pubs to have closed in recent years.
Exclusive: A ONCE-popular pub on the outskirts of Highbridge has closed its doors and been boarded up. The Royal Artillery Arms in Alstone Lane was shut earlier this month by its owners after the pub struggled to survive during the financial downturn. It is one of several pubs to have closed in recent years.
Enjoy a night of silver band tunes
BURTLE Silver Band will perform a concert in Burnham-On-Sea this Sunday (May 23rd). The popular group will be playing their first concert of the summer season at Burnham's Princess Hall. The event will start at 7.45pm and tickets will be on sale from the organisers on the door at £5 each.
BURTLE Silver Band will perform a concert in Burnham-On-Sea this Sunday (May 23rd). The popular group will be playing their first concert of the summer season at Burnham's Princess Hall. The event will start at 7.45pm and tickets will be on sale from the organisers on the door at £5 each.
Lifeboats called to dinghy user
A TEENAGER was helped by lifeboat crews in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday (May 22nd) after he got swept away on an inflatable dinghy. The 17 year-old, from Burnham, had paddled out on his dinghy to reach an inflatable but when his oar snapped in half, he struggled against the receding tide.
A TEENAGER was helped by lifeboat crews in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday (May 22nd) after he got swept away on an inflatable dinghy. The 17 year-old, from Burnham, had paddled out on his dinghy to reach an inflatable but when his oar snapped in half, he struggled against the receding tide.
Sketching event proves a draw
A BURNHAM-On-Sea artist led a creative workshop at the town's Apex Park on Saturday (May 22nd). The special sketching and painting session was overseen by local artist Margaret Micklewright, who helped a group of youngsters draw wildlife and several locations around the park.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea artist led a creative workshop at the town's Apex Park on Saturday (May 22nd). The special sketching and painting session was overseen by local artist Margaret Micklewright, who helped a group of youngsters draw wildlife and several locations around the park.
West Huntspill concert tonight
SOMERSET opera singer Tim Pitman will give a performance in West Huntspill in aid of charity on Saturday (May 22nd). The concert will be held at 7pm in the parish church of St Peter and All Hallows in West Huntspill with a line up of talent including Mr Pitman and a local concert band.
SOMERSET opera singer Tim Pitman will give a performance in West Huntspill in aid of charity on Saturday (May 22nd). The concert will be held at 7pm in the parish church of St Peter and All Hallows in West Huntspill with a line up of talent including Mr Pitman and a local concert band.
New £50k play area taking shape
WORK to create a new £50,000 play area in Berrow using funding from the National Lottery is set to be completed over the next three weeks. The project on the village green is being overseen by Berrow Parish Council and is on schedule to be completed in June. The project will see the old play area turned it into a modern new facility.
WORK to create a new £50,000 play area in Berrow using funding from the National Lottery is set to be completed over the next three weeks. The project on the village green is being overseen by Berrow Parish Council and is on schedule to be completed in June. The project will see the old play area turned it into a modern new facility.
In photos: Tony Bullimore visits
WELL-known yachtsman Tony Bullimore was the special guest at a Burnham-On-Sea charity's AGM on Friday night (May 21st). Mr Bullimore, who famously survived for five days in an upturned boat during the 1996/97 round the world yacht race, visited BARB's AGM in the town.
WELL-known yachtsman Tony Bullimore was the special guest at a Burnham-On-Sea charity's AGM on Friday night (May 21st). Mr Bullimore, who famously survived for five days in an upturned boat during the 1996/97 round the world yacht race, visited BARB's AGM in the town.
Turning trash into high fashion!
A CREATIVE student from Burnham-On-Sea was among a group who staged a unique fashion show and photography exhibition earlier this week using an environmentally friendly theme. The aptly named 'Trash to Fashion' show and exhibition took place in Weston earlier this week.
A CREATIVE student from Burnham-On-Sea was among a group who staged a unique fashion show and photography exhibition earlier this week using an environmentally friendly theme. The aptly named 'Trash to Fashion' show and exhibition took place in Weston earlier this week.
New homes approved by council
Exclusive: TWO new homes will be built on a Burnham-On-Sea housing estate despite objections from town councillors and local residents. Sedgemoor District Council has this week granted permision for two new homes on an area of green land in Winchester Road.
Exclusive: TWO new homes will be built on a Burnham-On-Sea housing estate despite objections from town councillors and local residents. Sedgemoor District Council has this week granted permision for two new homes on an area of green land in Winchester Road.
Tennis awards for young players
SIX teenagers from Burnham-On-Sea's Avenue Tennis Club have achieved the English Lawn Tennis Association’s Junior Tennis Leaders Award. The players completed a course developed by the LTA to encourage more young people into tennis volunteering and give them the opportunity to take their first steps into tennis careers.
SIX teenagers from Burnham-On-Sea's Avenue Tennis Club have achieved the English Lawn Tennis Association’s Junior Tennis Leaders Award. The players completed a course developed by the LTA to encourage more young people into tennis volunteering and give them the opportunity to take their first steps into tennis careers.
Police in CCTV photo appeal
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea police have released these CCTV photos of a man they want to speak to following the theft of £80 from a town supermarket's cash machine earlier this week. The man, who has short dark hair and was wearing a dark blue V-neck top and jeans, was captured on CCTV cameras at around the same time that the money was taken from a cash point at Tesco.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea police have released these CCTV photos of a man they want to speak to following the theft of £80 from a town supermarket's cash machine earlier this week. The man, who has short dark hair and was wearing a dark blue V-neck top and jeans, was captured on CCTV cameras at around the same time that the money was taken from a cash point at Tesco.
Burnham night club set to re-open
Exclusive: A controversial night club in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea is set to re-open this weekend with a new name under new management. Shakers in the High Street has been renamed Skye Bar and Club by new licensees, Weston couple George Panayi and wife Katie. The new-look club will open its doors to the public for the first time this Saturday.
Exclusive: A controversial night club in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea is set to re-open this weekend with a new name under new management. Shakers in the High Street has been renamed Skye Bar and Club by new licensees, Weston couple George Panayi and wife Katie. The new-look club will open its doors to the public for the first time this Saturday.
Huge power line costs explained
NATIONAL Grid has said this week that it still wants to build electricity pylons across Somerset's countryside rather than bury them, despite opposition from residents. The energy company wants to build the 37-mile network from Hinkley Point power station to Avonmouth near Bristol.
NATIONAL Grid has said this week that it still wants to build electricity pylons across Somerset's countryside rather than bury them, despite opposition from residents. The energy company wants to build the 37-mile network from Hinkley Point power station to Avonmouth near Bristol.
Alert over illegal charity collectors
Exclusive: Residents in Burnham-On-Sea have this week been warned to look out for bogus charity collectors carrying out door-to-door visits on behalf of a fire fighters charity. Several illegal charity collectors were reported to Burnham police on Wednesday (May 19th) after being challenged while collecting coins in Berrow Road.
Exclusive: Residents in Burnham-On-Sea have this week been warned to look out for bogus charity collectors carrying out door-to-door visits on behalf of a fire fighters charity. Several illegal charity collectors were reported to Burnham police on Wednesday (May 19th) after being challenged while collecting coins in Berrow Road.
Full house for town fashion show
A GROUP of Burnham-On-Sea fundraisers pulled on the latest fashions and paraded on a catwalk in front of almost 100 people during a charity fashion show in the town on Wednesday (May 19th). The 'Handbags and Gladrags Show' was held at Burnham-On-Sea's BASC Ground.
A GROUP of Burnham-On-Sea fundraisers pulled on the latest fashions and paraded on a catwalk in front of almost 100 people during a charity fashion show in the town on Wednesday (May 19th). The 'Handbags and Gladrags Show' was held at Burnham-On-Sea's BASC Ground.
Town ladies unleash inner divas!
OVER a dozen dancers unleashed their inner divas when they took part in a Burlesque workshop at a new dance studio in Burnham-On-Sea earlier this week. DanceFit was visited by Burlesque teacher Charlotte Holland on Sunday afternoon (May 16th). Burlesque has been made popular by celebrity dancer Dita Von Teese.
OVER a dozen dancers unleashed their inner divas when they took part in a Burlesque workshop at a new dance studio in Burnham-On-Sea earlier this week. DanceFit was visited by Burlesque teacher Charlotte Holland on Sunday afternoon (May 16th). Burlesque has been made popular by celebrity dancer Dita Von Teese.
Residents ejected from meeting
Exclusive: A group of residents was asked to leave a stormy Burnham-On-Sea council meeting on Monday night (May 17th) after they confronted town councillors over controversial proposals to build an extension to the block of flats where they live. A group of 14 residents of Brue House in Berrow Road arrived en masse.
Exclusive: A group of residents was asked to leave a stormy Burnham-On-Sea council meeting on Monday night (May 17th) after they confronted town councillors over controversial proposals to build an extension to the block of flats where they live. A group of 14 residents of Brue House in Berrow Road arrived en masse.
Success for volleyball players
VOLLEYBALL players from Highbridge's King Alfred School competed in the South West Junior Mini Volleyball Championships at the weekend. The tournament, held in Taunton, attracted teams from across the region covering Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset.
VOLLEYBALL players from Highbridge's King Alfred School competed in the South West Junior Mini Volleyball Championships at the weekend. The tournament, held in Taunton, attracted teams from across the region covering Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset.
70s film fans at Ritz fundraiser
FANS of the 1970s musical smash hit film Grease headed to Burnham-On-Sea's Ritz Cinema on Monday night (May 17th) when a special funraising theme night was held. Burnham fundraisers Keith and Jane Mitchell from Winchester Road organised the special film night to raise funds for Scope, a charity that helps cerebral palsy sufferers.
FANS of the 1970s musical smash hit film Grease headed to Burnham-On-Sea's Ritz Cinema on Monday night (May 17th) when a special funraising theme night was held. Burnham fundraisers Keith and Jane Mitchell from Winchester Road organised the special film night to raise funds for Scope, a charity that helps cerebral palsy sufferers.
Secret World opens its doors
SECRET World Wildlife Rescue in East Huntspill will be opening its doors to the public later this month for a special fundraising weekend. The 'Wildlife Babies Weekend' will be held on May 29th, 30th and 31st from 10am to 4pm each day, when visitors will get an insight into the work of the busy centre.
SECRET World Wildlife Rescue in East Huntspill will be opening its doors to the public later this month for a special fundraising weekend. The 'Wildlife Babies Weekend' will be held on May 29th, 30th and 31st from 10am to 4pm each day, when visitors will get an insight into the work of the busy centre.
