Were you fooled on April 1st?
OUR story about builders in Burnham unearthing a secret tunnel running underneath the town was indeed an April Fool's Day hoax!
Several readers contacted us about the article, believing it was true, while others saw the funny side and made suggestions for how it could be put to use!
OUR story about builders in Burnham unearthing a secret tunnel running underneath the town was indeed an April Fool's Day hoax!
Several readers contacted us about the article, believing it was true, while others saw the funny side and made suggestions for how it could be put to use!
MP visits Burnham-On-Sea
LOCAL MP David Heathcoat-Amory stepped into the pilot's seat of Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft on Friday (April 1st) during a special visit to the station in which he met crew members and attended the group's annual general meeting.
LOCAL MP David Heathcoat-Amory stepped into the pilot's seat of Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft on Friday (April 1st) during a special visit to the station in which he met crew members and attended the group's annual general meeting.
Police free dog trapped in car
HORRIFIED Police officers in Burnham-On-Sea had to smash the window of a vehicle to free a traumatised dog that had been left inside for several hours in soaring temperatures. As condensation streamed down the windows of the vehicle and the Old English Sheepdog became more desperate, the police came to the rescue.
HORRIFIED Police officers in Burnham-On-Sea had to smash the window of a vehicle to free a traumatised dog that had been left inside for several hours in soaring temperatures. As condensation streamed down the windows of the vehicle and the Old English Sheepdog became more desperate, the police came to the rescue.
£330 fines for tow-away cars
BURNHAM-On-Sea RNLI has carried out its threat of getting vehicles towed away if they prevent the town's lifeboats from launching. The owners of a blue Peugeot 206 and a Renault Laguna face fines of £334.88 each after their vehicles were initially clamped and then later towed away on Monday.
BURNHAM-On-Sea RNLI has carried out its threat of getting vehicles towed away if they prevent the town's lifeboats from launching. The owners of a blue Peugeot 206 and a Renault Laguna face fines of £334.88 each after their vehicles were initially clamped and then later towed away on Monday.
New Trafalgar gates opened
NELSON'S victory at Trafalgar 200 years ago has been remembered in a special ceremony on the seafront at Burnham-On-Sea. Two wrought iron gates, complete with the initial 'N' in honour of the legendary Admiral, were installed at Marine Cove gardens. A number of VIPs were present at Saturday's event.
NELSON'S victory at Trafalgar 200 years ago has been remembered in a special ceremony on the seafront at Burnham-On-Sea. Two wrought iron gates, complete with the initial 'N' in honour of the legendary Admiral, were installed at Marine Cove gardens. A number of VIPs were present at Saturday's event.
Hovercraft in Stert mud rescue
BURNHAM-On-Sea's hovercraft was launched on Saturday (March 26) to help in the rescue of a person trapped in mud at Stert Island. The hovercraft and RNLI were called out at 17:46 following a call from Avon and Somerset Constabulary reporting that a man was stuck up to his waist in thick mud at Stert Beach.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's hovercraft was launched on Saturday (March 26) to help in the rescue of a person trapped in mud at Stert Island. The hovercraft and RNLI were called out at 17:46 following a call from Avon and Somerset Constabulary reporting that a man was stuck up to his waist in thick mud at Stert Beach.
1607 flood on BBC2
THE huge 1607 flood disaster which killed 2,000 people along the Bristol Channel, including many in the Burnham area, is the focus of a major BBC2 TV documentary. The Timewatch programme, The Killer Wave of 1607, examines whether the disaster was caused by a tsunami.
THE huge 1607 flood disaster which killed 2,000 people along the Bristol Channel, including many in the Burnham area, is the focus of a major BBC2 TV documentary. The Timewatch programme, The Killer Wave of 1607, examines whether the disaster was caused by a tsunami.
Mud rescue drama in Burnham
A LANDROVER and a £5,000 twin-seater jet ski were rescued by Burnham-On-Sea's hovercraft team on March 19th following a dramatic incident in the mud near the town's beach lighthouse. Craig Morgan from the West Midlands was jet skiing in Bridgwater Bay when his machine became stuck in mud.
A LANDROVER and a £5,000 twin-seater jet ski were rescued by Burnham-On-Sea's hovercraft team on March 19th following a dramatic incident in the mud near the town's beach lighthouse. Craig Morgan from the West Midlands was jet skiing in Bridgwater Bay when his machine became stuck in mud.
Jet skier helped to shore
THE crew of the Elsie Francis II, Burnham-On-Sea RNLI's D-Class lifeboat, were called out at 14:37 on Sunday 20th March to rescue the young female rider of a jet ski in difficulties, in the sea, near the Burnham lighthouse. The craft had suffered engine problems in Bridgwater Bay and had begun to sink.
THE crew of the Elsie Francis II, Burnham-On-Sea RNLI's D-Class lifeboat, were called out at 14:37 on Sunday 20th March to rescue the young female rider of a jet ski in difficulties, in the sea, near the Burnham lighthouse. The craft had suffered engine problems in Bridgwater Bay and had begun to sink.
Burnham Scouts visit RNLI
BURNHAM and Highbridge Explorer Scouts visited Burnham-On-Sea RNLI station this week, seeing at first hand how the life-saving service operates. The group of Scouts were escorted around the station by Lifeboat training officer John Sampson who showed them around the two lifeboats.
BURNHAM and Highbridge Explorer Scouts visited Burnham-On-Sea RNLI station this week, seeing at first hand how the life-saving service operates. The group of Scouts were escorted around the station by Lifeboat training officer John Sampson who showed them around the two lifeboats.
Sign is 'inappropriate' for town
TOWN councillors have called on the District Council to investigate whether Burnham's new Lidl supermarket should be asked to reduce the size of its huge sign in Oxford Street. Burnham's Mayor, Louise Parkin, says the council thinks the structure is "inappropriate" for a residential area.
TOWN councillors have called on the District Council to investigate whether Burnham's new Lidl supermarket should be asked to reduce the size of its huge sign in Oxford Street. Burnham's Mayor, Louise Parkin, says the council thinks the structure is "inappropriate" for a residential area.
New Chinese restaurant for Burnham
BURNHAM-On-Sea is to get a new Chinese restaurant later this month after the owners of an Italian restuarant sold their business.
Salvos in Abingdon Street has closed down and the new owner has decided to turn the building into a combined Chinese restaurant and takeaway.
BURNHAM-On-Sea is to get a new Chinese restaurant later this month after the owners of an Italian restuarant sold their business.
Salvos in Abingdon Street has closed down and the new owner has decided to turn the building into a combined Chinese restaurant and takeaway.
Hovercraft fundraising deal
DELIGHTED Burnham hovercraft crew members were celebrating this week after Brean Golf Club announced it would be a major sponsor of the service during 2005. The club raised thousands of pounds for charity last year and plans to hold a series of events during 2005 with the Burnham hovercraft being the beneficiary.
DELIGHTED Burnham hovercraft crew members were celebrating this week after Brean Golf Club announced it would be a major sponsor of the service during 2005. The club raised thousands of pounds for charity last year and plans to hold a series of events during 2005 with the Burnham hovercraft being the beneficiary.
Tesco expansion approved
TESCO'S application to expand its Burnham-On-Sea store has been given the go-ahead after the company made changes to its proposal. The supermarket giant's concesssions won the backing of councillors at a District Council planning meeting on Tuesday March 8th.
TESCO'S application to expand its Burnham-On-Sea store has been given the go-ahead after the company made changes to its proposal. The supermarket giant's concesssions won the backing of councillors at a District Council planning meeting on Tuesday March 8th.
Torch-lit beach search
A TORCH-LIT search of Burnham beach was carried out after a member of the public rang police shortly after 9pm after hearing distressed voices between Burnham Pier and Burnham Jetty calling for help, shouting that they were stuck in the mud. The Coastguard requested the assistance of RNLI crew members to help conduct a search.
A TORCH-LIT search of Burnham beach was carried out after a member of the public rang police shortly after 9pm after hearing distressed voices between Burnham Pier and Burnham Jetty calling for help, shouting that they were stuck in the mud. The Coastguard requested the assistance of RNLI crew members to help conduct a search.
£3,000 car wheels stolen
POLICE in Burnham are warning residents to be on their guard after high specification wheels were stolen from a BMW in Brent Knoll. At around 11pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, the BMW X5 vehicle had three of its four wheels stolen while parked on a driveway in Burton Road.
POLICE in Burnham are warning residents to be on their guard after high specification wheels were stolen from a BMW in Brent Knoll. At around 11pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, the BMW X5 vehicle had three of its four wheels stolen while parked on a driveway in Burton Road.
Hovercraft in rescue drill
BURNHAM's hovercraft and coastguard teams rehearsed a joint rescue of a casualty stuck in the notorious mud at Brean on Sunday March 6th. Over 20 crew members from the two teams gathered on the beach - which last summer was the scene of many real incidents - to practise the rescue of a casualty.
BURNHAM's hovercraft and coastguard teams rehearsed a joint rescue of a casualty stuck in the notorious mud at Brean on Sunday March 6th. Over 20 crew members from the two teams gathered on the beach - which last summer was the scene of many real incidents - to practise the rescue of a casualty.
RNLI in helicopter exercise
BURNHAM'S lifeboats joined other stations from the West Country in taking part in a major rescue exercise in the middle of the Bristol Channel on Saturday March 5. The four-hour event involved more than six lifeboats and dozens of crew members from RNLI stations based around the region.
BURNHAM'S lifeboats joined other stations from the West Country in taking part in a major rescue exercise in the middle of the Bristol Channel on Saturday March 5. The four-hour event involved more than six lifeboats and dozens of crew members from RNLI stations based around the region.
Golf Club gets in the swing
PREPARATIONS are well in hand at Brean Golf Club to host a Charity Golf Day being organised jointly by Round Table, Lions and the Rotary Club. Some 22 teams will take to the greens in serious and not so serious competition on 22nd April. Proceeds will be donated to the Burnham Area Youth (BAY) Centre.
PREPARATIONS are well in hand at Brean Golf Club to host a Charity Golf Day being organised jointly by Round Table, Lions and the Rotary Club. Some 22 teams will take to the greens in serious and not so serious competition on 22nd April. Proceeds will be donated to the Burnham Area Youth (BAY) Centre.
Songs Of Praise in Burnham
THE BBC's popular religious TV programme 'Songs Of Praise' could be filmed in Burnham-On-Sea this Spring, we can reveal. Burnham's Mayor, Louise Parkin, has been approached by the programme's producers about broadcasting the show from outside Burnham Pier and next to the town's lighthouse.
THE BBC's popular religious TV programme 'Songs Of Praise' could be filmed in Burnham-On-Sea this Spring, we can reveal. Burnham's Mayor, Louise Parkin, has been approached by the programme's producers about broadcasting the show from outside Burnham Pier and next to the town's lighthouse.
Youth Talent Fair to be held
MEMBERS of the Burnham and Highbridge Youth Town Council (YTC) arranged a sponsored 24-hour 'stay awake' event recently and raised money for Children in Need. The group is also planning a Youth Talent Fair on Saturday April 9th when many youth groups will be on hand to raise awareness of themselves.
MEMBERS of the Burnham and Highbridge Youth Town Council (YTC) arranged a sponsored 24-hour 'stay awake' event recently and raised money for Children in Need. The group is also planning a Youth Talent Fair on Saturday April 9th when many youth groups will be on hand to raise awareness of themselves.
'Body' sighting sparks drama
BURNHAM-On-Sea's lifeboat was called out on Friday 25 February at 8.42am after a resident reported seeing a suspicious object - possibly a body - floating near Stert Island in Bridgwater Bay. It turned out that the object was a large log and, as this was deemed to be a danger to shipping, it was returned to shore.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's lifeboat was called out on Friday 25 February at 8.42am after a resident reported seeing a suspicious object - possibly a body - floating near Stert Island in Bridgwater Bay. It turned out that the object was a large log and, as this was deemed to be a danger to shipping, it was returned to shore.
VIP visit to town for Aimee
BURNHAM'S hovercraft crew played host to a special visitor this week when a young girl suffering from an extremely rare chromosome disorder was given a VIP tour of the station. Five-year-old Aimee Gascoigne from Bridgwater is one of only a few people in the UK with Alfi's Syndrome.
BURNHAM'S hovercraft crew played host to a special visitor this week when a young girl suffering from an extremely rare chromosome disorder was given a VIP tour of the station. Five-year-old Aimee Gascoigne from Bridgwater is one of only a few people in the UK with Alfi's Syndrome.
Anger as new Lidl store opens
ANGRY residents living next to Burnham-On-Sea's new Lidl supermarket are fuming after an 8ft tall fence was built around the store's perimeter - blocking garden gates of homes and even a garage nearby. Residents say the fence was built without them being fully consulted.
ANGRY residents living next to Burnham-On-Sea's new Lidl supermarket are fuming after an 8ft tall fence was built around the store's perimeter - blocking garden gates of homes and even a garage nearby. Residents say the fence was built without them being fully consulted.
Bumper winter fishing season
SEA anglers in Burnham are celebrating the end of another bumper fishing season, having reeled in large numbers of Whiting and Cod during the winter months. Several large catches have been made from the beach between Burnham Pier and Lark Spit, near the lighthouse.
SEA anglers in Burnham are celebrating the end of another bumper fishing season, having reeled in large numbers of Whiting and Cod during the winter months. Several large catches have been made from the beach between Burnham Pier and Lark Spit, near the lighthouse.
Half marathon returns to town
A HALF marathon that once attracted 1,000 runners to Burnham-On-Sea is returning after a 12-year absence.
The Burnham-On-Sea Half Marathon was last held in 1993. But its return on Sunday, October 2, 2005 is being hailed as another great sporting event for the town.
A HALF marathon that once attracted 1,000 runners to Burnham-On-Sea is returning after a 12-year absence.
The Burnham-On-Sea Half Marathon was last held in 1993. But its return on Sunday, October 2, 2005 is being hailed as another great sporting event for the town.
Cabbies help hit and run victim
TWO Burnham-On-Sea taxi drivers came to the rescue of a man left injured in the middle of the busy A38 after an apparent hit and run accident. Alan Miller from Custom Cars and a fellow cabbie from M Taxis were driving along the road early on Sunday when they saw the victim.
TWO Burnham-On-Sea taxi drivers came to the rescue of a man left injured in the middle of the busy A38 after an apparent hit and run accident. Alan Miller from Custom Cars and a fellow cabbie from M Taxis were driving along the road early on Sunday when they saw the victim.
Huge waves batter seafront
HUGE waves battered Burnham's seafront early on Saturday morning when 60mph gales combined with some of the highest tides of the year. The spectacular storm was watched by walkers along The Esplanade as the waves and spume soared over the sea wall near the Tourist Information Centre.
HUGE waves battered Burnham's seafront early on Saturday morning when 60mph gales combined with some of the highest tides of the year. The spectacular storm was watched by walkers along The Esplanade as the waves and spume soared over the sea wall near the Tourist Information Centre.
Mud rescue first aid training
BURNHAM hovercraft's crew has been rehearsing how to give emergency first aid to casualties trapped in mud along the coasts of Somerset. Keith Gough, the local St John's Ambulance Manager, visited the station to give the team expert advice on how to help casualties.
BURNHAM hovercraft's crew has been rehearsing how to give emergency first aid to casualties trapped in mud along the coasts of Somerset. Keith Gough, the local St John's Ambulance Manager, visited the station to give the team expert advice on how to help casualties.
Rising sea traffic in bay
OFFICIAL new figures show that 79 ship visits brought over 105 thousand tonnes of cargo to Dunball Wharf in Bridgwater, passing Burnham-On-Sea on the way, during 2004. The figure represents a 4% increase on 2003 and a huge 22% increase on the previous year.
OFFICIAL new figures show that 79 ship visits brought over 105 thousand tonnes of cargo to Dunball Wharf in Bridgwater, passing Burnham-On-Sea on the way, during 2004. The figure represents a 4% increase on 2003 and a huge 22% increase on the previous year.
Spate of burglaries in town
POLICE are asking people living in the Stoppard Road area of Burnham-On-Sea - known locally as the Tesco Estate - to be extra vigilant after a spate of burglaries. Burglars struck at six homes on the estate in the early hours of Friday, January 28, 2005 and stole valuables.
POLICE are asking people living in the Stoppard Road area of Burnham-On-Sea - known locally as the Tesco Estate - to be extra vigilant after a spate of burglaries. Burglars struck at six homes on the estate in the early hours of Friday, January 28, 2005 and stole valuables.
Bay Centre issues open invite
IF YOU live in the Burnham area and want to meet new local people while learning new skills, a new group at the Burnham-On-Sea Bay Centre could be ideal for you. The Centre's new 'Go For It!' group has issued an open invitation to people of all ages to come along.
IF YOU live in the Burnham area and want to meet new local people while learning new skills, a new group at the Burnham-On-Sea Bay Centre could be ideal for you. The Centre's new 'Go For It!' group has issued an open invitation to people of all ages to come along.
Dolphins seen in Burnham Bay
TWO DOLPHINS have been spotted swimming in the sea off Burnham by a group of local fishermen. Adam Picton told Burnham-On-Sea.com how he and fellow fishermen onboard a small offshore boat noticed the two dolphins - identical to the ones shown here - one morning this week.
TWO DOLPHINS have been spotted swimming in the sea off Burnham by a group of local fishermen. Adam Picton told Burnham-On-Sea.com how he and fellow fishermen onboard a small offshore boat noticed the two dolphins - identical to the ones shown here - one morning this week.
4x4 vehicle rescued from mud
BURNHAM'S hovercraft team helped rescue a 4x4 landrover stuck in thick mud near the town's old lighthouse on Wednesday, February 1. The Coastguard was initially called to the scene at Lark Spit, near the old lighthouse, but was unable to pull the 4x4 Shogun free.
BURNHAM'S hovercraft team helped rescue a 4x4 landrover stuck in thick mud near the town's old lighthouse on Wednesday, February 1. The Coastguard was initially called to the scene at Lark Spit, near the old lighthouse, but was unable to pull the 4x4 Shogun free.
Bravest men in Burnham!
BURNHAM-On-Sea residents were forgiven for taking a double take as they passed by the town's main lighthouse this week. For perched on top of the 30 metre tall structure were two brave workmen carrying out repairs. The famous landmark was being given some repairs to its roof.
BURNHAM-On-Sea residents were forgiven for taking a double take as they passed by the town's main lighthouse this week. For perched on top of the 30 metre tall structure were two brave workmen carrying out repairs. The famous landmark was being given some repairs to its roof.
Ship aground off Stert Island
A SHIP ran aground just off Stert Island, opposite Burnham-On-Sea, soon after 11am on Tuesday (January 25).
Walkers along the seafront watched as the ship - measuring approximately 20 metres in length - came to rest on a bank of sand. It stayed there until the incoming tide enabled it float off.
A SHIP ran aground just off Stert Island, opposite Burnham-On-Sea, soon after 11am on Tuesday (January 25).
Walkers along the seafront watched as the ship - measuring approximately 20 metres in length - came to rest on a bank of sand. It stayed there until the incoming tide enabled it float off.
Town property prices rising
BURNHAM-On-Sea's property prices are predicted to continue rising throughout 2005 according to a survey by one of the UK's leading property forecasters. It believes the cost of homes in both of Burnham's postcode areas will rise during the next 12 months.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's property prices are predicted to continue rising throughout 2005 according to a survey by one of the UK's leading property forecasters. It believes the cost of homes in both of Burnham's postcode areas will rise during the next 12 months.
Helicopter rescue rehearsed
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Coastguard team have rehearsed a dramatic mud rescue by using an RAF helicopter to lift 'casualties' from a treacherous area near the River Axe at Uphill, near Brean Down. An RAF 169 helicopter from Chivenor was used by the Coastguard in the three-hour exercise.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Coastguard team have rehearsed a dramatic mud rescue by using an RAF helicopter to lift 'casualties' from a treacherous area near the River Axe at Uphill, near Brean Down. An RAF 169 helicopter from Chivenor was used by the Coastguard in the three-hour exercise.
£15k seafront illuminations plan unveiled
BURNHAM seafront is to be lit up with attractive illuminations following the town council's decision to gave the green light to a £15,000 project.
The lighting, which will run along the Esplanade, could be in place for the Spring Bank Holiday period this year.
BURNHAM seafront is to be lit up with attractive illuminations following the town council's decision to gave the green light to a £15,000 project.
The lighting, which will run along the Esplanade, could be in place for the Spring Bank Holiday period this year.
Success for hovercraft appeal
A BRAVE new band of volunteers has joined Burnham-On-Sea's hovercraft group following a successful appeal for help. More than a dozen people have responded to an appeal in local newspapers and on radio, TV and the Internet. Many came along to Burnham's hovercraft station on Wednesday January 12.
A BRAVE new band of volunteers has joined Burnham-On-Sea's hovercraft group following a successful appeal for help. More than a dozen people have responded to an appeal in local newspapers and on radio, TV and the Internet. Many came along to Burnham's hovercraft station on Wednesday January 12.
Tsunami tragedy marked
BURNHAM-ON-SEA Town Council held a three minute silence in memory of the victims of the tsunami tragedy on Wednesday January 5th. They gathered besides the water feature in Pier Street, Burnham where the town flag was lowered. It follows the deaths of over 150,000 people in the Far East.
BURNHAM-ON-SEA Town Council held a three minute silence in memory of the victims of the tsunami tragedy on Wednesday January 5th. They gathered besides the water feature in Pier Street, Burnham where the town flag was lowered. It follows the deaths of over 150,000 people in the Far East.
New launch vehicle arrives
A NEW £65,000 'Soft Track' lifeboat launching vehicle has been delivered to Burnham-On-Sea RNLI - and volunteer lifeboat crew members were able to use it for the first time during their latest training session. It was bought after a will bequest from a Berrow resident.
A NEW £65,000 'Soft Track' lifeboat launching vehicle has been delivered to Burnham-On-Sea RNLI - and volunteer lifeboat crew members were able to use it for the first time during their latest training session. It was bought after a will bequest from a Berrow resident.
Vandals strike town shops
TWO popular Burnham-On-Sea retailers are counting the cost of crime after drunk Christmas revellers broke the front windows of their premises.
Burnham's fishmonger and a Chinese takeaway were targeted by the thugs, who caused thousands of pounds of damage.
TWO popular Burnham-On-Sea retailers are counting the cost of crime after drunk Christmas revellers broke the front windows of their premises.
Burnham's fishmonger and a Chinese takeaway were targeted by the thugs, who caused thousands of pounds of damage.
Want a New Year resolution?
STUCK for a New Year's resolution? If so, why not put something back into the community this year and help Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft.
BARB, the group that runs Burnham's hovercraft, is appealing for new crew and shore helpers to come forward.
STUCK for a New Year's resolution? If so, why not put something back into the community this year and help Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft.
BARB, the group that runs Burnham's hovercraft, is appealing for new crew and shore helpers to come forward.
Festive lights raise funds
ONE of Burnham-On-Sea's hovercraft team has come with a bright idea for raising funds for the group. Crew member Nigel Marshall has decorated his home in Paddock Drive, Highbridge with dozens of Christmas lights and is asking passers-by to dig deep into their pockets for the hovercraft.
ONE of Burnham-On-Sea's hovercraft team has come with a bright idea for raising funds for the group. Crew member Nigel Marshall has decorated his home in Paddock Drive, Highbridge with dozens of Christmas lights and is asking passers-by to dig deep into their pockets for the hovercraft.
Search and rescue drama
FOURTEEN members of Burnham-On-Sea's coastguard and hovercraft teams joined forces to carry out a night-time search and rescue exercise along the banks of the River Parrett on Wednesday (December 1st). The torch-lit search for four casualties was carried out along a two-mile strip of coast.
FOURTEEN members of Burnham-On-Sea's coastguard and hovercraft teams joined forces to carry out a night-time search and rescue exercise along the banks of the River Parrett on Wednesday (December 1st). The torch-lit search for four casualties was carried out along a two-mile strip of coast.
BEES drama group reaches 10
ONE OF Somerset's longest running drama groups, the Burnham Excellent Entertainment Society, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this month. The group - which is also known as BEES - is marking its tenth birthday with two performances of a special musical cabaret called simply 'Ten'.
ONE OF Somerset's longest running drama groups, the Burnham Excellent Entertainment Society, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this month. The group - which is also known as BEES - is marking its tenth birthday with two performances of a special musical cabaret called simply 'Ten'.
Pool marks its 30th birthday!
BURNHAM-ON-SEA swimming pool has celebrated its 30th birthday with a number of events marking the milestone. The official birthday celebration took place on Saturday November 27th with the Chairman of Sedgemoor District Council, Ann Bown, and Burnham's Mayor, Louise Parkin.
BURNHAM-ON-SEA swimming pool has celebrated its 30th birthday with a number of events marking the milestone. The official birthday celebration took place on Saturday November 27th with the Chairman of Sedgemoor District Council, Ann Bown, and Burnham's Mayor, Louise Parkin.
Final RNLI Open Day before Christmas
ON Saturday December 4th the Burnham-On-Sea lifeboat Supporters Group will be opening up the RNLI station to enthusiasts and local residents for the final time before Christmas. Visitors will be able to buy RNLI Christmas cards and calendars one final time before the festive period begins.
ON Saturday December 4th the Burnham-On-Sea lifeboat Supporters Group will be opening up the RNLI station to enthusiasts and local residents for the final time before Christmas. Visitors will be able to buy RNLI Christmas cards and calendars one final time before the festive period begins.
Hovercraft crew's new look
THE life-saving team behind Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft have a smart new look. The crew's new outfits include smart new attire for formal hovercraft occasions plus fire-retardant overhauls for call-outs, maintenance and training exercises along the coast.
THE life-saving team behind Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft have a smart new look. The crew's new outfits include smart new attire for formal hovercraft occasions plus fire-retardant overhauls for call-outs, maintenance and training exercises along the coast.
