Holiday tennis camp is a hit
A HOLIDAY camp for young tennis players in Burnham-On-Sea over the half-term holiday has been hailed a success. Despite the wintry weather, a large group of youngsters attended the camp at The Avenue Tennis Club during the week, said the group's Head Coach Vinny Duddy.
A HOLIDAY camp for young tennis players in Burnham-On-Sea over the half-term holiday has been hailed a success. Despite the wintry weather, a large group of youngsters attended the camp at The Avenue Tennis Club during the week, said the group's Head Coach Vinny Duddy.
Air cadets seek new members
BURNHAM-On-Sea's 290 Squadron Air Training Corps have launched their new website this week and also appealed for new members. The new-look website has been produced with the help of staff and cadets and has an updated look with a programme of what you can expect.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's 290 Squadron Air Training Corps have launched their new website this week and also appealed for new members. The new-look website has been produced with the help of staff and cadets and has an updated look with a programme of what you can expect.
3D films come to town's cinema
3D movies will be coming to Burnham-On-Sea's cinema for the first time later this week. The Ritz Cinema in Victoria Street has invested £75,000 in a new state-of-the-art digital projector, which is being installed this week in readiness for Friday's first 3D screening of the blockbuster Avatar.
3D movies will be coming to Burnham-On-Sea's cinema for the first time later this week. The Ritz Cinema in Victoria Street has invested £75,000 in a new state-of-the-art digital projector, which is being installed this week in readiness for Friday's first 3D screening of the blockbuster Avatar.
10,000 homes hit by power cut
THOUSANDS of homes across the Burnham-On-Sea area were without power this evening (Sunday, February 21st) following a major power cut. Western Power Distribution told Burnham-On-Sea.com that a total of 10,000 homes in Burnham, Highbridge and the Berrow area suffered an outage at 7.38pm following a high voltage fault.
THOUSANDS of homes across the Burnham-On-Sea area were without power this evening (Sunday, February 21st) following a major power cut. Western Power Distribution told Burnham-On-Sea.com that a total of 10,000 homes in Burnham, Highbridge and the Berrow area suffered an outage at 7.38pm following a high voltage fault.
Calm weather leaves thick smog
A PHOTOGRAPHER on Burnham seafront was shocked to take this snap of a thick smog drifting over the Bristol Channel on Sunday afternoon (February 21st). Calm weather led to the thick brown haze drifting along the South Wales coastline, stretching for miles from Aberthaw to Weston-super-Mare.
A PHOTOGRAPHER on Burnham seafront was shocked to take this snap of a thick smog drifting over the Bristol Channel on Sunday afternoon (February 21st). Calm weather led to the thick brown haze drifting along the South Wales coastline, stretching for miles from Aberthaw to Weston-super-Mare.
Town dancers back from Russia
SIX members of Highbridge-based dance group Kazdanz, who come from the town's King Alfred School, have just returned from a week in Russia where they were hosted by students and dancers from a secondary school in the town of Pereslavl-Zalessky, near Moscow.
SIX members of Highbridge-based dance group Kazdanz, who come from the town's King Alfred School, have just returned from a week in Russia where they were hosted by students and dancers from a secondary school in the town of Pereslavl-Zalessky, near Moscow.
BT community award for BARB
A LIFE-saving Burnham-On-Sea charity has received a financial boost from British Telecom this week. Hovercraft rescue charity BARB has been awarded £150 through BT's Community Champions award scheme thanks to the voluntary work of one of the organisation's crewmembers, Eddie Fey.
A LIFE-saving Burnham-On-Sea charity has received a financial boost from British Telecom this week. Hovercraft rescue charity BARB has been awarded £150 through BT's Community Champions award scheme thanks to the voluntary work of one of the organisation's crewmembers, Eddie Fey.
Allotments plans unveiled
Exclusive: A field near Burnham-On-Sea is set to be divided up into dozens of allotments for the general public. Sanders Garden World has submitted a planning application to the district council to turn land to the south of the Brent Knoll garden centre, pictured here, into 100 allotments.
Exclusive: A field near Burnham-On-Sea is set to be divided up into dozens of allotments for the general public. Sanders Garden World has submitted a planning application to the district council to turn land to the south of the Brent Knoll garden centre, pictured here, into 100 allotments.
Guides gather for centenary
Photo Special: MORE than 250 youngsters and leaders from girl guiding groups across the Burnham-On-Sea area gathered together on Saturday (February 20th) to celebrate 100 years of the guiding movement. The groups attended a special event at King Alfred School to mark 'World Thinking Day', one of several events.
Photo Special: MORE than 250 youngsters and leaders from girl guiding groups across the Burnham-On-Sea area gathered together on Saturday (February 20th) to celebrate 100 years of the guiding movement. The groups attended a special event at King Alfred School to mark 'World Thinking Day', one of several events.
Burnham wakes up to snow
BURNHAM-On-Sea residents woke up to a dusting of snow on Saturday morning (February 20th). A light covering of the white stuff fell during the early hours of the morning and, with temperatures dipping to minus three centigrade, pavements and roads were left icy, as pictured.
BURNHAM-On-Sea residents woke up to a dusting of snow on Saturday morning (February 20th). A light covering of the white stuff fell during the early hours of the morning and, with temperatures dipping to minus three centigrade, pavements and roads were left icy, as pictured.
Students become newsreaders!
STUDENTS from Highbridge's King Alfred School gave up a day of their half-term holiday on Thursday (February 18th) to record news stories for local blind and partially-sighted people. They read news items from Burnham-On-Sea.com and other publications for the town's talking newspaper.
STUDENTS from Highbridge's King Alfred School gave up a day of their half-term holiday on Thursday (February 18th) to record news stories for local blind and partially-sighted people. They read news items from Burnham-On-Sea.com and other publications for the town's talking newspaper.
Murder: Woman faces trial
A 27 year-old Highbridge woman will face judges charged with perverting the course of justice over the death of Burnham-On-Sea man George Lawson. Burnham-On-Sea.com reported last month how Debbi Huxtable from Southwell Crescent had been arrested in connection with the investigation into the murder.
A 27 year-old Highbridge woman will face judges charged with perverting the course of justice over the death of Burnham-On-Sea man George Lawson. Burnham-On-Sea.com reported last month how Debbi Huxtable from Southwell Crescent had been arrested in connection with the investigation into the murder.
3% council tax rise approved
RESIDENTS in Burnham-On-Sea will pay three per cent higher council tax charges in the coming year after the district council this week voted in favour of a small rise. Sedgemoor District Council set its proportion of the council tax at three per cent for the coming year, leading to a small rise in tax bills.
RESIDENTS in Burnham-On-Sea will pay three per cent higher council tax charges in the coming year after the district council this week voted in favour of a small rise. Sedgemoor District Council set its proportion of the council tax at three per cent for the coming year, leading to a small rise in tax bills.
Photos: Busy week for Dreamscheme
Photo Special: DOZENS of members of Highbridge's Dreamscheme have had a busy half-term week. 43 young people, three of whom were new, have been earning points by applying for funding for the organisation and also creating a new code of conduct for themselves and the leaders.
Photo Special: DOZENS of members of Highbridge's Dreamscheme have had a busy half-term week. 43 young people, three of whom were new, have been earning points by applying for funding for the organisation and also creating a new code of conduct for themselves and the leaders.
Apex Park celebrates new award
A WILDLIFE park in Burnham-On-Sea has this week been named as one of the top ten green spaces in the South West. Apex Park has been awarded a 'Planting Places' award by Sustainability South West, which shines the spotlight on the best examples of public, sustainable green areas across the region.
A WILDLIFE park in Burnham-On-Sea has this week been named as one of the top ten green spaces in the South West. Apex Park has been awarded a 'Planting Places' award by Sustainability South West, which shines the spotlight on the best examples of public, sustainable green areas across the region.
Sudden death 'not suspicious'
Exclusive: POLICE were called to a home in Highbridge earlier this week following the sudden death of a resident. Officers and ambulance crews were called to an address in Burnham Road at 1pm on Sunday after the body was found – but police have confirmed that the death is not suspicious.
Exclusive: POLICE were called to a home in Highbridge earlier this week following the sudden death of a resident. Officers and ambulance crews were called to an address in Burnham Road at 1pm on Sunday after the body was found – but police have confirmed that the death is not suspicious.
Highbridge history site launches
A NEW online history of Highbridge, supported by funding from the National Lottery, has been launched this week. Called Capture Highbridge, the site builds upon the work of the Highbridge History Project and its contributors. Together, they created a book in 2004 and have no pooled their pictures for the website.
A NEW online history of Highbridge, supported by funding from the National Lottery, has been launched this week. Called Capture Highbridge, the site builds upon the work of the Highbridge History Project and its contributors. Together, they created a book in 2004 and have no pooled their pictures for the website.
£1.6m club hailed a success
Exclusive: Over 500 people have signed up as members to a multi-million pound Burnham-On-Sea leisure club during its first year of operation. Fusion opened in the grounds of Home Farm Holiday Park last January and, since then, the facility has grown in popularity. Owner Steve Atkinson told Burnham-On-Sea.com this week: More..
Exclusive: Over 500 people have signed up as members to a multi-million pound Burnham-On-Sea leisure club during its first year of operation. Fusion opened in the grounds of Home Farm Holiday Park last January and, since then, the facility has grown in popularity. Owner Steve Atkinson told Burnham-On-Sea.com this week: More..
Pylons judicial review rejected
SOMERSET County Council has this week rejected calls from Protestors demanding a judicial review into National Power's controversial proposals to build a line of new, 46-metre tall electricity pylons across the Somerset countryside near Burnham-On-Sea from Hinkley Point. More..
SOMERSET County Council has this week rejected calls from Protestors demanding a judicial review into National Power's controversial proposals to build a line of new, 46-metre tall electricity pylons across the Somerset countryside near Burnham-On-Sea from Hinkley Point. More..
Youth cafe receives cash boost
MEMBERS of Highbridge Ladies Group have this week handed a £150 financial boost to the town's Shed Youth Café. PCSOs Sarah England and Eliot Green introduced themselves to the Highbridge Ladies Group at the beginning of last year and updated them on a new cafe. More..
MEMBERS of Highbridge Ladies Group have this week handed a £150 financial boost to the town's Shed Youth Café. PCSOs Sarah England and Eliot Green introduced themselves to the Highbridge Ladies Group at the beginning of last year and updated them on a new cafe. More..
Call for Civic Award nominees
BURNHAM-On-Sea and Highbridge town council is inviting nominations for the towns' annual Civic Awards. The awards are given to local people who are deemed to have rendered outstanding service to the community. They will be presented to the winners at the Annual Civic Service in the summer.
BURNHAM-On-Sea and Highbridge town council is inviting nominations for the towns' annual Civic Awards. The awards are given to local people who are deemed to have rendered outstanding service to the community. They will be presented to the winners at the Annual Civic Service in the summer.
Top singer to perform in town
AN internationally-known singer will be performing a concert in Burnham-On-Sea next month. Jonathan Veira will be singing a line-up of popular songs, accompanied by opera, jazz, classical and country music, at Burnham-On-Sea Baptist Church in College Street on Wednesday 10th March.
AN internationally-known singer will be performing a concert in Burnham-On-Sea next month. Jonathan Veira will be singing a line-up of popular songs, accompanied by opera, jazz, classical and country music, at Burnham-On-Sea Baptist Church in College Street on Wednesday 10th March.
New restaurant to open in town
A BRAND new family-friendly restaurant serving home cooked food is to open in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea next month. Truly Scrumptious will open for the first time on Friday March 5th at 20 College Street in place of Crowdy's Bistro, which recently closed down.
A BRAND new family-friendly restaurant serving home cooked food is to open in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea next month. Truly Scrumptious will open for the first time on Friday March 5th at 20 College Street in place of Crowdy's Bistro, which recently closed down.
Town recycling service expands
THOUSANDS of new bins and recycling boxes will be distributed across Burnham-On-Sea over the next fortnight during the latest expansion of the district council's recycling service. This phase covers 11,000 homes in parts of Burnham-On-Sea, Bridgwater and rural communities.
THOUSANDS of new bins and recycling boxes will be distributed across Burnham-On-Sea over the next fortnight during the latest expansion of the district council's recycling service. This phase covers 11,000 homes in parts of Burnham-On-Sea, Bridgwater and rural communities.
£6m housing scheme for Highbridge
Exclusive: Controversial plans to build a huge £6million housing development in Highbridge have this week sparked concerns from businesses, residents and users of a community hall which would be demolished. A consultation letter has been distributed to dozens of residents living around Morlands Industrial Estate.
Exclusive: Controversial plans to build a huge £6million housing development in Highbridge have this week sparked concerns from businesses, residents and users of a community hall which would be demolished. A consultation letter has been distributed to dozens of residents living around Morlands Industrial Estate.
Merged schools get new name
CHURCHFIELD Primary School will be the name of a new school opening its doors in Highbridge this autumn following a controversial merger. The name for the amalgamated St John's and Beechfield Schools was chosen over the past week during a special governors meeting.
CHURCHFIELD Primary School will be the name of a new school opening its doors in Highbridge this autumn following a controversial merger. The name for the amalgamated St John's and Beechfield Schools was chosen over the past week during a special governors meeting.
Cadets win for sixth year in row
A group of Burnham and Highbridge Sea Cadets have this week won their area drill competition for the sixth year year in a row. Leading Cadet Wookey, Able Cadet Tutton, Able Cadet Hayes, Cadet Edwards and Cadet Jefferies have won the competition every year since 2004 - quite a feat!
A group of Burnham and Highbridge Sea Cadets have this week won their area drill competition for the sixth year year in a row. Leading Cadet Wookey, Able Cadet Tutton, Able Cadet Hayes, Cadet Edwards and Cadet Jefferies have won the competition every year since 2004 - quite a feat!
£200k golf course for seafront?
Exclusive: Ambitious plans to transform part of Burnham-On-Sea's seafront into a £200,000 mini golf course were unveiled at a town council meeting this evening (Monday, February 15th). Birmingham entrepreneur Paul Chatwin wants to turn a grassy area of The Esplanade into a large, purpose-built golf park.
Exclusive: Ambitious plans to transform part of Burnham-On-Sea's seafront into a £200,000 mini golf course were unveiled at a town council meeting this evening (Monday, February 15th). Birmingham entrepreneur Paul Chatwin wants to turn a grassy area of The Esplanade into a large, purpose-built golf park.
In photos: Brent Knoll craft fayre
DOZENS of local craftmakers showed off their talents during a two-day craft fayre at a garden centre near Burnham over the weekend. The event at Sanders Garden World in Brent Knoll attracted crowds of visitors on both Saturday and Sunday - and also raised £400 for a lcal charity.
DOZENS of local craftmakers showed off their talents during a two-day craft fayre at a garden centre near Burnham over the weekend. The event at Sanders Garden World in Brent Knoll attracted crowds of visitors on both Saturday and Sunday - and also raised £400 for a lcal charity.
Police seek town volunteers
POLICE in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge have received more than 50 expressions of interest from residents keen to become new police volunteers in the two towns. It comes after PCSOs and officers held several roadshows across the Burnham area during the last few days to explain how locals can join the new volunteer scheme.
POLICE in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge have received more than 50 expressions of interest from residents keen to become new police volunteers in the two towns. It comes after PCSOs and officers held several roadshows across the Burnham area during the last few days to explain how locals can join the new volunteer scheme.
Subway wins 3am opening bid
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's recently-opened Subway store has been granted a new premises licence so that it can open until 3am at weekends - despite a petition signed by 16 residents objecting to the proposal. Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported earlier this month that Mike Bond, the owner of the Burnham franchise, had applied to Sedgemoor District Council.
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's recently-opened Subway store has been granted a new premises licence so that it can open until 3am at weekends - despite a petition signed by 16 residents objecting to the proposal. Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported earlier this month that Mike Bond, the owner of the Burnham franchise, had applied to Sedgemoor District Council.
Romantic meal won by couple
A BURNHAM-On-Sea couple enjoyed a slap-up Valentines Day meal after winning a competition in Highbridge. Denise and Steve Lynham were delighted to win the contest organised by the Asda store in Highbridge for a meal for two at the White Cottage Restaurant in West Huntspill.
A BURNHAM-On-Sea couple enjoyed a slap-up Valentines Day meal after winning a competition in Highbridge. Denise and Steve Lynham were delighted to win the contest organised by the Asda store in Highbridge for a meal for two at the White Cottage Restaurant in West Huntspill.
Success for Burnham gymnasts
MEMBERS of Burnham-On-Sea's Monarchs Acro Gymnastics Club are celebrating this week after scooping several medals at the South West Schools Acrobatic Gymnastics Championships in Sherborne. The gymnasts have been competing against more than 200 entrants from across the region.
MEMBERS of Burnham-On-Sea's Monarchs Acro Gymnastics Club are celebrating this week after scooping several medals at the South West Schools Acrobatic Gymnastics Championships in Sherborne. The gymnasts have been competing against more than 200 entrants from across the region.
Jason's ready for London Marathon
WELL-known Burnham-On-Sea runner Jason Vickers is in training to take part in this year's London Marathon. Jason, who works at Burnham's Tesco supermarket, is currently running 45 miles a week to get ready for the 26-mile race, which is this year being held on Sunday April 25th.
WELL-known Burnham-On-Sea runner Jason Vickers is in training to take part in this year's London Marathon. Jason, who works at Burnham's Tesco supermarket, is currently running 45 miles a week to get ready for the 26-mile race, which is this year being held on Sunday April 25th.
Cyclist pedals for town lifeboats
DAVID Price, a Yatton Rotary Club member, has pedalled hundreds of miles to raise over £1,500 for lifeboats in Burnham-On-Sea and Weston. Mr Price completed a sponsored cycle ride from Land's End to John'O'Groats in 2009 and has this week handed over the money to the RNLI.
DAVID Price, a Yatton Rotary Club member, has pedalled hundreds of miles to raise over £1,500 for lifeboats in Burnham-On-Sea and Weston. Mr Price completed a sponsored cycle ride from Land's End to John'O'Groats in 2009 and has this week handed over the money to the RNLI.
In photos: Mayor's quiz night
MORE than 80 people sharpened up their pencils and put on their 'thinking caps' to take part in a fundraising quiz organised by Burnham and Highbridge's Mayor on Saturday evening (February 13th). The event, held in Highbridge Community Hall, raised £515 for the Friends of Burnham Hospital.
MORE than 80 people sharpened up their pencils and put on their 'thinking caps' to take part in a fundraising quiz organised by Burnham and Highbridge's Mayor on Saturday evening (February 13th). The event, held in Highbridge Community Hall, raised £515 for the Friends of Burnham Hospital.
Fire crews tackle blaze in flat
THESE were the scenes in Berrow Road on Saturday (February 13th) when two fire crews from Burnham-On-Sea were called out to tackle a fire in a flat. Firefighters used two sets of breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet to tackle a small fire in the kitchen of an upstairs flat at Ashcombe House in Berrow Road.
THESE were the scenes in Berrow Road on Saturday (February 13th) when two fire crews from Burnham-On-Sea were called out to tackle a fire in a flat. Firefighters used two sets of breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet to tackle a small fire in the kitchen of an upstairs flat at Ashcombe House in Berrow Road.
£500k cannabis factory found
POLICE have uncovered a high-tech drugs factory in a quiet village near Burnham-On-Sea. A huge haul of cannabis with a street value estimated at £500,000 was recovered from a quiet farm in Tarnock, which is a usually sleepy village on the A38 on the outskirts of Rooksbridge.
POLICE have uncovered a high-tech drugs factory in a quiet village near Burnham-On-Sea. A huge haul of cannabis with a street value estimated at £500,000 was recovered from a quiet farm in Tarnock, which is a usually sleepy village on the A38 on the outskirts of Rooksbridge.
New clothes shop opens in town
A NEW women's clothing shop opened its doors for the first time in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday (February 13th). Eve Fashion and Accessories opened at 44 The High Street following a two month re-fit. Owner Fiona Stevens already runs a similar store in Winscombe and says the new business will be a success.
A NEW women's clothing shop opened its doors for the first time in Burnham-On-Sea on Saturday (February 13th). Eve Fashion and Accessories opened at 44 The High Street following a two month re-fit. Owner Fiona Stevens already runs a similar store in Winscombe and says the new business will be a success.
Kite surfer in Coastguard drama
A WALKER'S concerns for a kite surfer in the sea at Brean led to a call-out for Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards on Saturday afternoon (February 13th). A walker on Brean Down spotted the surfer apparently struggling in the water at the mouth of the River Axe and called 999 on a mobile phone to alert Coastguards.
A WALKER'S concerns for a kite surfer in the sea at Brean led to a call-out for Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards on Saturday afternoon (February 13th). A walker on Brean Down spotted the surfer apparently struggling in the water at the mouth of the River Axe and called 999 on a mobile phone to alert Coastguards.
Full Monty group raises £1,700
A GROUP of 'Full Monty' style dancers handed over a bumper cheque for over £1,700 to a cancer charity on Friday night (February 12th) following a successful fundraising event in Burnham-On-Sea. A cheque for £1,749.35 was handed over to Cancer Research at the Somerset and Dorset pub by organisers.
A GROUP of 'Full Monty' style dancers handed over a bumper cheque for over £1,700 to a cancer charity on Friday night (February 12th) following a successful fundraising event in Burnham-On-Sea. A cheque for £1,749.35 was handed over to Cancer Research at the Somerset and Dorset pub by organisers.
Police recover stolen necklace
POLICE in Burnham-On-Sea have today (Friday, February 12th) made an arrest after recovering a £900 necklace that was stolen during a house burglary last month. Four people had already been arrested following the burglary on January 8th and officers followed up information from the public.
POLICE in Burnham-On-Sea have today (Friday, February 12th) made an arrest after recovering a £900 necklace that was stolen during a house burglary last month. Four people had already been arrested following the burglary on January 8th and officers followed up information from the public.
Police seize cannabis resin
HUNDREDS of pounds worth of cannabis resin was seized by police during a raid on a property in Highbridge this morning (Friday, February 12th). Police officers executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a property in Morland Road. A quantity of cannabis with a street value of more than £300 was recovered.
HUNDREDS of pounds worth of cannabis resin was seized by police during a raid on a property in Highbridge this morning (Friday, February 12th). Police officers executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a property in Morland Road. A quantity of cannabis with a street value of more than £300 was recovered.
New off-licence set to open
THE manager of Burnham-On-Sea's former Threshers off-licence is to launch a new shop selling alcohol at a vacant premises next door. EW Heath's Opticians in College Street shut its doors to the public last year and is now being transformed into a new off-licence just a few metres away!
THE manager of Burnham-On-Sea's former Threshers off-licence is to launch a new shop selling alcohol at a vacant premises next door. EW Heath's Opticians in College Street shut its doors to the public last year and is now being transformed into a new off-licence just a few metres away!
£130,000 overhaul for church
Exclusive: A £130,000 project to modernise the interior of a Burnham-On-Sea church is on track to be completed during the next few weeks. Builders have been working inside St Andrew's Church on The Esplanade since last October, carrying out a six month project, which is on schedule to finish during March.
Exclusive: A £130,000 project to modernise the interior of a Burnham-On-Sea church is on track to be completed during the next few weeks. Builders have been working inside St Andrew's Church on The Esplanade since last October, carrying out a six month project, which is on schedule to finish during March.
Cash boost for Highbridge group
MEMBERS of Highbridge's Local Action Team received a welcome financial boost during the group's annual general meeting on Thursday evening (February 11th). The town's County Councillor John Woodman handed over a cheque to the group's Chairman, Jason Adams, for £250.
MEMBERS of Highbridge's Local Action Team received a welcome financial boost during the group's annual general meeting on Thursday evening (February 11th). The town's County Councillor John Woodman handed over a cheque to the group's Chairman, Jason Adams, for £250.
Burnham car wash plan rejected
PROPOSALS to convert part of this parking area in Burnham-On-Sea into a car washing centre have this week been turned down by district council planners. The land owner had applied for full planning permission to turn the car park at the rear of Morrisons supermarket into a valeting service.
PROPOSALS to convert part of this parking area in Burnham-On-Sea into a car washing centre have this week been turned down by district council planners. The land owner had applied for full planning permission to turn the car park at the rear of Morrisons supermarket into a valeting service.
Fresh drive to attract tourists
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's new 2010 tourist guide has been launched this week with the aim of encouraging more visitors to our area during what could be a challenging year for the local tourist trade. A 24-page glossy brochure was officially unveiled on Wednesday (February 10th).
Exclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea's new 2010 tourist guide has been launched this week with the aim of encouraging more visitors to our area during what could be a challenging year for the local tourist trade. A 24-page glossy brochure was officially unveiled on Wednesday (February 10th).
Craft fair to be held this weekend
CRAFT enthusiasts from across Somerset will be gathering at a charity craft fayre taking place at a garden centre Brent Knoll this weekend. The event will take place at Sanders Garden World in Brent Knoll on Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th to raise cash for a local charity.
CRAFT enthusiasts from across Somerset will be gathering at a charity craft fayre taking place at a garden centre Brent Knoll this weekend. The event will take place at Sanders Garden World in Brent Knoll on Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th to raise cash for a local charity.
Shoe shop to shut this weekend
Exclusive: A BUSY shoe shop in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea will be shutting down this weekend to allow a new business to open in its place. The Footwear For You outlet store, which is located at the corner of Pier Street and the High Street, replaced JPS Shoes last summer.
Exclusive: A BUSY shoe shop in the centre of Burnham-On-Sea will be shutting down this weekend to allow a new business to open in its place. The Footwear For You outlet store, which is located at the corner of Pier Street and the High Street, replaced JPS Shoes last summer.
