Four sports bursaries awarded
HIGHBRIDGE'S King Alfred School has awarded Sports Bursaries to four of their most outstanding students post-16 sports players. The bursary of £250 is awarded annually to all sixth form students who compete at county, national or international level to help with their travel costs.
HIGHBRIDGE'S King Alfred School has awarded Sports Bursaries to four of their most outstanding students post-16 sports players. The bursary of £250 is awarded annually to all sixth form students who compete at county, national or international level to help with their travel costs.
Orchid expert giving advice
COLOURFUL Spring flowers are on show at a garden centre near Burnham-On-Sea as it holds its annual Orchid Weekend this weekend (March 24th and 25th). The President of the South West Orchid Society will be the special guest at the event at Sanders Garden World in Brent Knoll.
COLOURFUL Spring flowers are on show at a garden centre near Burnham-On-Sea as it holds its annual Orchid Weekend this weekend (March 24th and 25th). The President of the South West Orchid Society will be the special guest at the event at Sanders Garden World in Brent Knoll.
Fire crew visits town nursery
YOUNGSTERS at Burnham-On-Sea's Playaway Day Nursery had a special visit from one of the town's fire engines on Thursday (March 22nd). The nursery's Julia Gaskell told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "The children were able to go in the engine, sound the sirens and generally explore the vehicle."
YOUNGSTERS at Burnham-On-Sea's Playaway Day Nursery had a special visit from one of the town's fire engines on Thursday (March 22nd). The nursery's Julia Gaskell told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "The children were able to go in the engine, sound the sirens and generally explore the vehicle."
Hospital fundraiser tomorrow
FINAL tickets are available for a fundraising dance which aims to boost the finances of Burnham-On-Sea Hospital. The Friends of Burnham-On-Sea Hospital will be holding their annual buffet dance at the Oaktree Arena in Edithmead this Saturday (24th March).
FINAL tickets are available for a fundraising dance which aims to boost the finances of Burnham-On-Sea Hospital. The Friends of Burnham-On-Sea Hospital will be holding their annual buffet dance at the Oaktree Arena in Edithmead this Saturday (24th March).
Tiny orphan fox cub rescued
THIS fox cub, who is so tiny he sits in the palm of a hand, is the first orphan of the spring breeding season to arrive at Secret World Wildlife Rescue Centre near Burnham-On-Sea. The tiny creature, called Pedro, has been rescued after its cries were heard coming from of a bramble bush in Lympsham.
THIS fox cub, who is so tiny he sits in the palm of a hand, is the first orphan of the spring breeding season to arrive at Secret World Wildlife Rescue Centre near Burnham-On-Sea. The tiny creature, called Pedro, has been rescued after its cries were heard coming from of a bramble bush in Lympsham.
Mary Portas team finalising bid
THE finishing touches are being made to Burnham-On-Sea's bid to secure a share of a £1million pot of regeneration funding for the town, backed by retail guru Mary Portas. A group of 23 residents attended a meeting in The Princess on Thursday (March 22nd).
THE finishing touches are being made to Burnham-On-Sea's bid to secure a share of a £1million pot of regeneration funding for the town, backed by retail guru Mary Portas. A group of 23 residents attended a meeting in The Princess on Thursday (March 22nd).
New war plaques to be unveiled
Exclusive: A SPECIAL ceremony is to be held in Highbridge next week to officially unveil the new replacements for two wartime plaques that were stolen by mean thieves last year. Plaques dedicated to war hero Frank Foley and a group of American soldiers were stolen.
Exclusive: A SPECIAL ceremony is to be held in Highbridge next week to officially unveil the new replacements for two wartime plaques that were stolen by mean thieves last year. Plaques dedicated to war hero Frank Foley and a group of American soldiers were stolen.
Man convicted after stabbing
A BRIDGWATER man has been convicted of grievous bodily harm with intent to wound following a stabbing in Highbridge last year. Burnham-On-Sea.com reported last year how Highbridge man James Hobbs, 37, had to use a donner kebab to stem the flow of blood.
A BRIDGWATER man has been convicted of grievous bodily harm with intent to wound following a stabbing in Highbridge last year. Burnham-On-Sea.com reported last year how Highbridge man James Hobbs, 37, had to use a donner kebab to stem the flow of blood.
Car fire in Burnham High Street
FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a car blaze in Burnham-On-Sea this afternoon (Thursday, March 22nd). One fire engine from Burnham was sent to the street outside Boots at 3.14pm where a car was alight. The vehicle sustained moderate fire damage.
FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a car blaze in Burnham-On-Sea this afternoon (Thursday, March 22nd). One fire engine from Burnham was sent to the street outside Boots at 3.14pm where a car was alight. The vehicle sustained moderate fire damage.
'Volunteer crisis' hits carnival
Exclusive: WORRIED carnival organisers have this week begun distributing thousands of leaflets across Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge warning the event is in 'crisis' due to a lack of volunteers. The attention-grabbing leaflets warn the carnival's future is in jeopardy.
Exclusive: WORRIED carnival organisers have this week begun distributing thousands of leaflets across Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge warning the event is in 'crisis' due to a lack of volunteers. The attention-grabbing leaflets warn the carnival's future is in jeopardy.
Tesco's £300k boost for town
Exclusive: TESCO has this week confirmed that the multi-milion expansion of its Burnham-On-Sea store is finally set to begin, with the new-look store opening before Christmas and delivering a major financial boost to the town. The supermarket giant told Burnham-On-Sea.com that long-awaited construction work at its store in Ben Travers Way will begin shortly.
Exclusive: TESCO has this week confirmed that the multi-milion expansion of its Burnham-On-Sea store is finally set to begin, with the new-look store opening before Christmas and delivering a major financial boost to the town. The supermarket giant told Burnham-On-Sea.com that long-awaited construction work at its store in Ben Travers Way will begin shortly.
£50k theatre overhaul begins
Exclusive: SCAFFOLDING has gone up outside Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre this week as work begins on the building's £50,000 external overhaul. Town councillors in Burnham recently approved a raft of improvements to the exterior of the theatre, including roof repairs.
Exclusive: SCAFFOLDING has gone up outside Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre this week as work begins on the building's £50,000 external overhaul. Town councillors in Burnham recently approved a raft of improvements to the exterior of the theatre, including roof repairs.
Pupils support Fairtrade scheme
A GROUP of children from St Andrew's School in Burnham-On-Sea held a successful coffee morning on Wednesday (March 21st) to highlight the issues of Fairtrade. The event turned the spotlight on the differences between the First World and the Third World, whose farmers produce many of our food products.
A GROUP of children from St Andrew's School in Burnham-On-Sea held a successful coffee morning on Wednesday (March 21st) to highlight the issues of Fairtrade. The event turned the spotlight on the differences between the First World and the Third World, whose farmers produce many of our food products.
Burnham joins UK beach clean
A MAJOR beach clean-up will be held in Burnham-On-Sea this weekend as part of a nationwide initiative to rid the UK's beaches of litter. The Big Spring Beach Clean will be held this Saturday morning (March 24th) from 11am on Burnham-On-Sea beach when all will be welcome.
A MAJOR beach clean-up will be held in Burnham-On-Sea this weekend as part of a nationwide initiative to rid the UK's beaches of litter. The Big Spring Beach Clean will be held this Saturday morning (March 24th) from 11am on Burnham-On-Sea beach when all will be welcome.
Theatre company to visit town
A PROFESSIONAL touring theatre company will be visiting Highbridge next week to perform a new comedy. The Riding Lights Roughshod Theatre Company will perform 'Take The World' in which five actors come together to put their personal spin on contemporary life.
A PROFESSIONAL touring theatre company will be visiting Highbridge next week to perform a new comedy. The Riding Lights Roughshod Theatre Company will perform 'Take The World' in which five actors come together to put their personal spin on contemporary life.
Family show to open at theatre
FINAL tickets are available for a series of performances of The Lion, The Witch and Wardrobe at Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre, which start this week. More than 40 youngsters from Mark Youth Theatre Group will be performing the family show from Thursday.
FINAL tickets are available for a series of performances of The Lion, The Witch and Wardrobe at Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre, which start this week. More than 40 youngsters from Mark Youth Theatre Group will be performing the family show from Thursday.
Police in CCTV bank fraud appeal
POLICE have this week issued an appeal for help in identifying this man as part of their investigation into an attempted fraud offence in Highbridge. It follows an incident where a man entered Highbridge's Natwest Bank in Huntspill Road and attempted to cash a fraudulent cheque to the value of £2,500.
POLICE have this week issued an appeal for help in identifying this man as part of their investigation into an attempted fraud offence in Highbridge. It follows an incident where a man entered Highbridge's Natwest Bank in Huntspill Road and attempted to cash a fraudulent cheque to the value of £2,500.
Over 200 back Mary Portas bid
Exclusive: HIGH Street pedestrianisation and extra street markets are among the suggested improvements proposed by more than 200 people who have completed a survey supporting Burnham-On-Sea's bid to secure a share of £1million of Mary Portas regeneration funding.
Exclusive: HIGH Street pedestrianisation and extra street markets are among the suggested improvements proposed by more than 200 people who have completed a survey supporting Burnham-On-Sea's bid to secure a share of £1million of Mary Portas regeneration funding.
Join Saturday search for Ollie!
THE owners of a lost parrot in Burnham-On-Sea are appealing to residents to join a town-wide search for the bird over the next few weekends. Pauline and Ade Hale have launched a 'Find Ollie Saturday Campaign' in the hope that residents will search outside ocer the next few Saturdays.
THE owners of a lost parrot in Burnham-On-Sea are appealing to residents to join a town-wide search for the bird over the next few weekends. Pauline and Ade Hale have launched a 'Find Ollie Saturday Campaign' in the hope that residents will search outside ocer the next few Saturdays.
Fresh fears over fire-hit hotel
Exclusive: ALMOST four years after a huge fire swept through the Highbridge Hotel and turned it into a crumbling eyesore, fresh concerns have been expressed this week about long-overdue proposals to redevelop the site. Highbridge district councillor Joe Leachsays he is "increasingly disappointed".
Exclusive: ALMOST four years after a huge fire swept through the Highbridge Hotel and turned it into a crumbling eyesore, fresh concerns have been expressed this week about long-overdue proposals to redevelop the site. Highbridge district councillor Joe Leachsays he is "increasingly disappointed".
Fairtrade event in Burnham
CHILDREN from Burnham-On-Sea's St Andrew's School children will be hosting a coffee morning at St Andrew's Church in the town on Wednesday (March 21st). Ten children will be making and serving coffee to visitors to promote the idea of 'Fairtrade' which they have been studying as part of their lessons.
CHILDREN from Burnham-On-Sea's St Andrew's School children will be hosting a coffee morning at St Andrew's Church in the town on Wednesday (March 21st). Ten children will be making and serving coffee to visitors to promote the idea of 'Fairtrade' which they have been studying as part of their lessons.
Belmont flats plan approved
Exclusive: A FORMER mental health centre in Burnham-On-Sea which was controversially shut down and sold by the NHS last year will be turned into a block of holiday apartments by its new owner. Sedgemoor District Council has this week approved the plans.
Exclusive: A FORMER mental health centre in Burnham-On-Sea which was controversially shut down and sold by the NHS last year will be turned into a block of holiday apartments by its new owner. Sedgemoor District Council has this week approved the plans.
Cubs back from closure threat
A CUB pack near Burnham-On-Sea which was on the brink of closure has bounced back after support from the local community. Berrow Cubs faced a real danger of closing last year due to low numbers, but has since been boosted by the arrival of new members and a cash injection.
A CUB pack near Burnham-On-Sea which was on the brink of closure has bounced back after support from the local community. Berrow Cubs faced a real danger of closing last year due to low numbers, but has since been boosted by the arrival of new members and a cash injection.
Dreamscheme set to relaunch
HIGHBRIDGE Dreamscheme is set to hold a grand relaunch later this month with a day of fundraising fun. The organisation is to hold a family fun day at Highbridge's Morland Hall throughout Saturday 31st March from 11am until 3pm. There will be refreshments, tombola, cakes, raffle and bric-a-brac.
HIGHBRIDGE Dreamscheme is set to hold a grand relaunch later this month with a day of fundraising fun. The organisation is to hold a family fun day at Highbridge's Morland Hall throughout Saturday 31st March from 11am until 3pm. There will be refreshments, tombola, cakes, raffle and bric-a-brac.
Boost for BAY Centre roof fund
BURNHAM-On-Sea Camera Club has donated £80 towards the BAY Centre's roof replacement fund. The money has been handed over this week following a fundraising raffle held by members during the club's recent meal at the Oak Tree Arena at Edithmead, near Highbridge.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Camera Club has donated £80 towards the BAY Centre's roof replacement fund. The money has been handed over this week following a fundraising raffle held by members during the club's recent meal at the Oak Tree Arena at Edithmead, near Highbridge.
Local 2012 torchbearers named
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Sarah Milner Simonds and Jason Vickers are among several local people who have this week been officially announced as torch bearers in this Spring's Olympics torch relay. Jason, who has raised more than £11,000 for charity over the past seven years, will be carrying the flame in Glastonbury on May 22nd.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Sarah Milner Simonds and Jason Vickers are among several local people who have this week been officially announced as torch bearers in this Spring's Olympics torch relay. Jason, who has raised more than £11,000 for charity over the past seven years, will be carrying the flame in Glastonbury on May 22nd.
Olympics age gremlin for Arthur
Exclusive: A 91 year-old Burnham-On-Sea pensioner who holds the title of the world's oldest triathlete and is set to be a torchbearer during the London 2012 torch relay has laughed off an error on the official Olympics website which states he is aged eight!.
Exclusive: A 91 year-old Burnham-On-Sea pensioner who holds the title of the world's oldest triathlete and is set to be a torchbearer during the London 2012 torch relay has laughed off an error on the official Olympics website which states he is aged eight!.
Inspector to hold cyber surgery
RESIDENTS in and around Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge will be able to chat directly to their local police inspector from the comfort of their own home this week. Inspector Roger Tolley is holding a live web chat between 7pm and 8.30pm on Thursday March 22nd.
RESIDENTS in and around Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge will be able to chat directly to their local police inspector from the comfort of their own home this week. Inspector Roger Tolley is holding a live web chat between 7pm and 8.30pm on Thursday March 22nd.
Why skydiving Alex is no fool
AN 18 year-old Highbridge leisure assistant who does not have a head for heights is planning a skydive on April 1st to help raise funds for Sport Relief. Alex Crocker, who works at King Alfred’s Leisure Centre in Highbridge, is planning to make the jump as part of a tandem team at Dunkeswell Airfield in East Devon. .
AN 18 year-old Highbridge leisure assistant who does not have a head for heights is planning a skydive on April 1st to help raise funds for Sport Relief. Alex Crocker, who works at King Alfred’s Leisure Centre in Highbridge, is planning to make the jump as part of a tandem team at Dunkeswell Airfield in East Devon. .
Sea cadets are best in west!
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Sea Cadets are celebrating again after winning a south west drill competition at the weekend. Following their success last month, Burnham's TS Dulverton unit took part in the South West area competition by travelling to HMS Raleigh in Plymouth.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Sea Cadets are celebrating again after winning a south west drill competition at the weekend. Following their success last month, Burnham's TS Dulverton unit took part in the South West area competition by travelling to HMS Raleigh in Plymouth.
Town air cadet corps re-opens
BURNHAM-On-Sea's air training corps has re-opened after a temporary closure caused by a shortage of leaders. The detached flight of 290 Squadron Air Training Corps is now welcoming new cadets, aged between 13 and 18, to its weekly Thursday evening meetings.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's air training corps has re-opened after a temporary closure caused by a shortage of leaders. The detached flight of 290 Squadron Air Training Corps is now welcoming new cadets, aged between 13 and 18, to its weekly Thursday evening meetings.
New warning after dog accidents
Exclusive: THE National Trust has issued a fresh safety warning to dog owners using Brean Down after two animals tumbled down the cliffs this weekend. National Trust staff scrambled down the rockface near Brean Fort this morning (Sunday, March 18th) to help a dog owner reach his stranded Alsatian.
Exclusive: THE National Trust has issued a fresh safety warning to dog owners using Brean Down after two animals tumbled down the cliffs this weekend. National Trust staff scrambled down the rockface near Brean Fort this morning (Sunday, March 18th) to help a dog owner reach his stranded Alsatian.
Brave fire teenager praised
A BRAVE teenager who helped holidaymakers out of a burning building at Pontins in Brean earlier this year has received an award for his courage. Liam Whitworth, 15, kept a cool head when a fire broke out at 2.14am on January 2nd while he was staying on a break at the holiday park.
A BRAVE teenager who helped holidaymakers out of a burning building at Pontins in Brean earlier this year has received an award for his courage. Liam Whitworth, 15, kept a cool head when a fire broke out at 2.14am on January 2nd while he was staying on a break at the holiday park.
Appeal after shop vandalism
Exclusive: POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a shop window in Highbridge was smashed by vandals in the early hours of Saturday (March 17th). A glass pane in the William Hill bookmakers shop in Market Street was broken, as pictured here, prompting the appeal.
Exclusive: POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a shop window in Highbridge was smashed by vandals in the early hours of Saturday (March 17th). A glass pane in the William Hill bookmakers shop in Market Street was broken, as pictured here, prompting the appeal.
Karate taster session on offer
BURNHAM-On-Sea and Highbridge Karate Club will be marking BBC Sport Relief with a morning of introductory sessions next Sunday (March 25th). The club is inviting people aged five and over to its taster session at Highbridge's King Alfred School gym and to make a donation to Sport Relief.
BURNHAM-On-Sea and Highbridge Karate Club will be marking BBC Sport Relief with a morning of introductory sessions next Sunday (March 25th). The club is inviting people aged five and over to its taster session at Highbridge's King Alfred School gym and to make a donation to Sport Relief.
Hinkley plans aired at RNLI AGM
MORE than 30 crewmembers and supporters of Burnham-On-Sea lifeboat station attended its AGM on Friday evening (March 16th). The meeting, which was held at Burnham-On-Sea Sailing Club on the seafront, began with a talk by guest speaker David Eccles from EDF Energy.
MORE than 30 crewmembers and supporters of Burnham-On-Sea lifeboat station attended its AGM on Friday evening (March 16th). The meeting, which was held at Burnham-On-Sea Sailing Club on the seafront, began with a talk by guest speaker David Eccles from EDF Energy.
Full house for Princess concert
A SELL-out audience of more than 200 people filled Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre on Friday night (16th March) to watch an adrenaline-filled performance by a top Queen tribute act. Mercury are regarded as one of the world's most authentic tributes to Freddie Mercury and Queen.
A SELL-out audience of more than 200 people filled Burnham-On-Sea's Princess Theatre on Friday night (16th March) to watch an adrenaline-filled performance by a top Queen tribute act. Mercury are regarded as one of the world's most authentic tributes to Freddie Mercury and Queen.
Rees-Mogg to stand in election?
CONSERVATIVE MP Jacob Rees-Mogg may stand against Burnham-On-Sea's MP Tessa Munt at the next General Election, according to a national newspaper report this week. The Daily Mail's political columnist Quentin Letts questioned how secure the Wells parliamentary seat is for Tessa Munt.
CONSERVATIVE MP Jacob Rees-Mogg may stand against Burnham-On-Sea's MP Tessa Munt at the next General Election, according to a national newspaper report this week. The Daily Mail's political columnist Quentin Letts questioned how secure the Wells parliamentary seat is for Tessa Munt.
Gemma to appear on TV show
A HIGHBRIDGE student is to appear in a TV documentary about cyber bullying on Monday evening (March 19th). Gemma Cain, 16, from King Alfred School will be featured in a BBC3 documentary called The Anti-Social Network focusing on the problems around cyber bullying.
A HIGHBRIDGE student is to appear in a TV documentary about cyber bullying on Monday evening (March 19th). Gemma Cain, 16, from King Alfred School will be featured in a BBC3 documentary called The Anti-Social Network focusing on the problems around cyber bullying.
Coastguards called to dog walker
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguards were called to Brean Down on Friday afternoon amid concern for the safety of a dog owner after his pet was thought to have tumbled down steep cliffs. A spaniel went missing just before 1pm, prompting the owner to raise the alarm by contacting Coastguards.
BURNHAM-On-Sea Coastguards were called to Brean Down on Friday afternoon amid concern for the safety of a dog owner after his pet was thought to have tumbled down steep cliffs. A spaniel went missing just before 1pm, prompting the owner to raise the alarm by contacting Coastguards.
Police parking request rejected
Exclusive: TOWN councillors have turned down a request from Burnham-On-Sea Police for a new permanent parking bay to be installed along the town's High Street. Councillors considered the proposal at their latest meeting where they raised concerns about the lack of parking spaces.
Exclusive: TOWN councillors have turned down a request from Burnham-On-Sea Police for a new permanent parking bay to be installed along the town's High Street. Councillors considered the proposal at their latest meeting where they raised concerns about the lack of parking spaces.
Duo run for Somerset team
TWO young Burnham-On-Sea athletes have been selected to represent the Somerset Schools Cross Country team in the English Schools National Championships this weekend. Matt Dickinson and Luke Prior from King Alfred School have both been selected to take part in the event this Saturday (17th March).
TWO young Burnham-On-Sea athletes have been selected to represent the Somerset Schools Cross Country team in the English Schools National Championships this weekend. Matt Dickinson and Luke Prior from King Alfred School have both been selected to take part in the event this Saturday (17th March).
Play areas receive cash boost
Exclusive: THOUSANDS of pounds of improvements are set to be made to play areas across Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge as part of a modernisation programme, it has been announced. Sedgemoor District Council is to use cash from housing developers' community contributions to proceed with the work.
Exclusive: THOUSANDS of pounds of improvements are set to be made to play areas across Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge as part of a modernisation programme, it has been announced. Sedgemoor District Council is to use cash from housing developers' community contributions to proceed with the work.
Cinema's £500 Folkfest boost
HUNDREDS of pounds was raised for Burnham-On-Sea's Folkfest this week when a successful fundraising event was held in the town's cinema. The Ritz Cinema's owners, Pat and Beryl Scott, provided a screen free-of-charge and a packed house watched Les Miserables.
HUNDREDS of pounds was raised for Burnham-On-Sea's Folkfest this week when a successful fundraising event was held in the town's cinema. The Ritz Cinema's owners, Pat and Beryl Scott, provided a screen free-of-charge and a packed house watched Les Miserables.
Cove fundraiser for BIARS
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Friends of Marine Cove have presented a cheque to the group that runs the town's seafront information centre following a recent fundraising event. A pancake flipping fundraiser was held at the gardens on Shrove Tuesday and raised £30 for BIARS.
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Friends of Marine Cove have presented a cheque to the group that runs the town's seafront information centre following a recent fundraising event. A pancake flipping fundraiser was held at the gardens on Shrove Tuesday and raised £30 for BIARS.
Mother's Day charity car wash
A CHARITY car wash is to be held in Brent Knoll on Mother's Day in aid of a cancer charity. The event will be held at Sanders Garden World from 10am-4pm this Sunday (March 18th) to raise funds for Breast Cancer Care. The event will see 50% of the cost being donated.
A CHARITY car wash is to be held in Brent Knoll on Mother's Day in aid of a cancer charity. The event will be held at Sanders Garden World from 10am-4pm this Sunday (March 18th) to raise funds for Breast Cancer Care. The event will see 50% of the cost being donated.
'No hosepipe ban' for Burnham
THE firm that provides water supplies to the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area has this week said it has no plans to introduce a hosepipe ban in our area despite one of the driest winters on record. Across the West country, reservoir levels are down by up to one fifth.
THE firm that provides water supplies to the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area has this week said it has no plans to introduce a hosepipe ban in our area despite one of the driest winters on record. Across the West country, reservoir levels are down by up to one fifth.
Young singers are on song
FOUR local singers from the Burnham-based Siobhan Johnson Singers who sang at the Highbridge Festival of the Arts all won silver medals. For three of them it was their first time performing at the festival and three of them gained "distinctions" for their performances.
FOUR local singers from the Burnham-based Siobhan Johnson Singers who sang at the Highbridge Festival of the Arts all won silver medals. For three of them it was their first time performing at the festival and three of them gained "distinctions" for their performances.
£250k arts plan for town unveiled
Exclusive: A BRAND new £250,000 project to regenerate part of Highbridge town centre by creating an 'arts and crafts quarter' has been unveiled this week. Under the proposals, a dozen boarded-up shops along Market Street would be transformed into workshops, studios and retail outlets for artists.
Exclusive: A BRAND new £250,000 project to regenerate part of Highbridge town centre by creating an 'arts and crafts quarter' has been unveiled this week. Under the proposals, a dozen boarded-up shops along Market Street would be transformed into workshops, studios and retail outlets for artists.
Three-wheeler road trip feat!
Exclusive: A BURNHAM-On-Sea pensioner is seeking a mechanic to join him on an incredible fundraising road trip across Europe in a three-wheeled vehicle. Keith Saunders, pictured, is currently planning the huge charity trip, which he hopes to undertake next summer.
Exclusive: A BURNHAM-On-Sea pensioner is seeking a mechanic to join him on an incredible fundraising road trip across Europe in a three-wheeled vehicle. Keith Saunders, pictured, is currently planning the huge charity trip, which he hopes to undertake next summer.
