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Issue Number 2 ● FREE ● 1st March 2019 ● www.bridgwater.co THE MOMO CHALLENGE IS A HOAX There is absolutely no evidence that the Momo Challenge has become a real thing The NSPCC and Samaritans claim it is not real This has been another Facebook share epidemic Reports of this taking place are nothing more than clickbait
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MUSINGS OF AN EDITOR
By Joe Dugdale RUTH WALKS FROM BRIDGWATER TO
The strange thoughts running through our editor’s mind this week,
maybe he wants to ask something, maybe he wants to get something
off his chest. maybe he needs a tonic and a lie down. LYNESS FOR DEMENTIA UK
When it comes to knowing what media like to look at, as that is the My Dad passed away in Dec 2012. He was a very private man who for the
will be a popular post on our most likely place that you will find last few years of his life suffered with Dementia. My Mum supported
website, there is no real way the link. him until she died in 2010. When Mum died, my Dads dementia became
of knowing, so we look at the We always have to keep in very, very obvious and as a family we had to take the tough decision for
numbers and then use those to mind, that there are many people him to move to a home where he would be safe.
decide on what will be placed out there who do not use the web, Clearing out my Dads personal things I put them in a box until I could
into the newspaper. and even more that do not use face looking at them. That day came and I found a small prayer book, given
As a newspaper editor, I am social media, so this is something to my dad thanking him for his work and worship at the church of St. Ninian.
supposed to know exactly what that we also have to keep in mind, So my journey began.
is taking place in my community, especially when the newspaper is During the war my dad was in the navy and was based at Lyness on
knowing exactly what people want available as a printed newspaper. the island of Hoy. He assisted the chaplain and helped build the church and
to read, at least that is what we tell What we really need is furnish it. The church cost £1200 to build. The personnel on the base raised
people, but it really isn’t the case. your feedback. Tell us if we get the money to furnish the church and buy an organ. The church was used for
There are certain stories something right, and tell us if we all denominations. The church went out of use after the war when the site
which will obviously have an get something wrong. We do not was decommissioned.
interest for more people, such as see ourselves as living on the top After my dad died I found walking was my way of getting through it
crime, which we thankfully have of some hill, not listening to those and I realised how good walking is for mental health. Not allowing yourself
very little of, but much of the time, who we write for. to sit and be sad but get out there and take part in life.
the stories that you, the Bridgwater We have created Bridgwater So the idea of a walk popped into my head and popped out of my and was loved by all of us. This is the man I will remember.
community, care about are the News as our way of getting involved mouth. I decided I would call it ‘My walk to remember’. To remember my I will be walking to Lyness and with help I have plotted a route. I
smaller stories, the ones which in the community and giving back Mum and Dad and how dementia makes you forget everyone and everything will be walking alone but inviting people to walk with me for an hour, a
may seem insignificant to others. to Bridgwater, so we need to know that a person holds close. My Dad grew up in Somerset and served the morning, a day or longer if they want. I am staying with various churches,
For example, a few people what you all think. Methodist Church for 52 years. He was an enthusiastic footballer and an colleagues, friends of colleagues and members of a National Rock Choir.
winning the postcode lottery in Of course, we will often hear avid cricket fan and player. Dad told bad jokes and was very kind and gentle This will be a huge personal challenge for me.
Bridgwater can have many more opposite opinions on this, but Thanks to my amazing family and friends for all their support so far.
readers than other stories which that means that we can look at Also the support I am receiving from people I have never met is incredible.
may, at first glance, seem more everything as a whole and see how I intend finishing my walk on the site where the church was and
important. we can improve things. then my journey is complete.
That is exactly the point All we ask is that you give us I am going to raise money for Dementia UK through my Just Giving
though, the majority of us are happy reasons for your comments. Simply page.
to see good things happening to saying it’s rubbish, it’s good, meh, www.justgiving.com/fundraising/roowalks
others in the town, and that, to us, or anything else like that will not Facebook: Ruth’s walk from Bridgwater to Lyness
is much more important than a gas help us, unless you elaborate on
company changing some old pipes. your reasons for thinking this way.
We are still learning what it So why not get in touch
is that you want to hear about, and
that is why you may sometimes
and let us know what you think
about the website and what you MINI POLICE
find a story that you may feel is not
newsworthy. We need to find out
think about the newspaper. We
understand that they are often two OFFICERS
what it is that you want to read, and different things, and we do treat
There is no longer a height
the numbers visiting our different them in this way at times, including
restriction for police
posts on the website tell us this. the way some articles and stories
officers, and this is certainly
Of course, the web isn’t are written.
the case when it comes to
everything. Those figures will tell We are also interested in
Poppy and Hayden.
us what those people who visit the what you would like to see on the
These two young people
website want to read, in fact, you website and in the newspaper. If
have been named as Mini
could say that it is showing the you have an idea, do not hesitate to
Police Officers of the week
figures of what those using social get in touch and let us know.
for all the support and
guidance that they offer to
others.
We would like to hear
about other young people
who are doing things to
support our community, so
if you know of any, please let
us know.
You can contact us on
our website.
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EVENTS EVENTS
COMING UP HAPPY DEATHDAY 2U REVIEW INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW
THIS WEEK HUGGINS - BRIDGSLAUGHTER
Bridgwater News is organising a Horror film festival playing the Asbury Park Shorts Concert three years
SATURDAY with The Cobblestones in Bridgwater on Sunday 15th ago alongside Oscar winning live action short films.”
Beaded Bracelet June 2pm until 8pm. When asked about his favourite film, he said,
David Bowie Tribute One of the films being shown is Detour which was “Saving Private Ryan by Steven Spielberg, I love
Zoe Lyons directed by Andrew Huggins. everything about that film, and every time I watch it,
He became fascinated with storytelling through I’m reminded of why I want to do this.”
SUNDAY playing video games as a teenager. When he was We asked Andrew which filmmaker has influenced
Karaoke sixteen, this fascination transferred to movies. He is him the most? He replied,
deeply interested in the craft and is always learning “This is a very tough question to answer, Michael
creatively and logistically. Haneke, Jeremy Saulnier, Jeff Nichols, Olivier
MONDAY
He told us, Assayas, Francis Ford Coppola, Steve McQueen, to
Speak with PCC Sue
“There are always roadblocks concerning the name a few.”
technical aspect of filming, but with time and When asked which book would he like to make a
TUESDAY dedication these can be easily overcome. film out of one day? His reply was simply,
Craft & Chat “I started with a keen focus on scriptwriting, and “The Chronicles of Narnia, any book in the series
Cardmaking there were, and still are, difficulties for me sometimes would be a dream come true, but ‘The Horse and His
in telling the most honest and effective story. Boy’ would satisfy me until death.”
WEDNESDAY “The key for me in being proud of the final product, To finish off we asked Andrew what advice he had
Beginners Crochet is to search for the honesty in every single facet of the for new filmmakers,
*****
Karaoke
100 Women First Drop -In NO SPOILERS who were only bit-characters in the first film.
The two main characters Tree (Jessica Rothe,
story.”
He went on to say,
“Be honest in all that you do. Not just in your
storytelling endeavours but also your relationships
Mama Mia Workshop (11 yrs+) “I try to create characters that the viewer can with cast and crew.
We all know what it’s like. You watch a film that you La La Land) and Carter (Israel Broussard, Extinction)
empathize with in some way, then dictate their “They’ll see it and appreciate it, and you’ll make
THURSDAY find yourself fully engrossed in, and then you hear appear to be much more comfortable in their roles, and
emotions and behaviours in the most ‘true to life’ lifelong friends that want to go to battle with you.”
about a sequel. you can tell this by their performances.
Jesus Christ Superstar sense that I can.” Keep an eye on Bridgwater News as we meet
In some ways, you are happy that you get to relive Three other characters that we see much more of
He has screened in over two hundred and fifty film some more of the filmmakers, trailers of the films
it all again, but far too often, that is eactly what happens, are Ryan (Phi Vu, Logan), Danielle (Rachel Matthews, a
festivals and cannot determine a certain achievement and also the schedule.
either you find yourself watching a carbon copy of the newcomer in the original film) and Lori (Ruby Modine,
that’s been greater than the others.
original or, far worse, the sequel is so bad that it ruins Shameless US).
He has encountered so much support from various
your memories of the original. All three of these characters are believable and,
You can find further details on all filmmaking communities over the past six years and
The good news is that this is not the case with while continuing as they were in the original film, they
these events and other upcoming has placed three short films on television through
Happy Deathday 2U. While it does keep much of the do grow, and we find out much more about them.
events on our website Shorts International TV and has reached the widest
atmosphere and feel of the original, it takes it one If you are looking for a fun film, this is one that
audience that way.
step further and, in many ways, I felt that this sequel you should definitely add to your list, even if you are not
When asked about the scriptwriting process, he
was a much better film, as it took the characters that a horror fan, as this is not really a horror film at all,
told us,
had already been established, and gives a story and You must watch the first film in the series, or you
“This was an ongoing, living thing for quite a while
characters that we can care about. will miss much of what is taking place, and you will be
confused about why others are laughing, and that would before I directed this film. I did not create this story, but
While many of the characters return from the
be an opportunity missed. throughout each draft that was sent to me I believed
original, we do get to see much more of some of those
strongly in its potential.”
He told us a little about Detour, the short film being
shown at Bridgslaughter,
“Detour has some very classic horror and road movie
elements and was an insanely ambitious undertaking
to shoot in two and a half days.
“I started to direct Detour about a year and half
before we shot it. The cast and some of the crew were
located five hours away from me, near the Outer Banks
of North Carolina.
“I have nothing but good things to say about every
single person that worked on this film.”
We asked Andrew about the greatest moment in his
film career and he said,
“It was winning the Carolinas Engage Art contest
last November.
“Hundreds entered and our short film Armor, won
first place. Second to that would be our short film Civil
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CHEAPER THAN THE TIP AUDITIONS BEING HELD FOR MARIE CURIE
GREAT DAFFODIL
and can prevent mess
in your car. Every bit
of Sedgemoor’s garden
THIS YEAR’S BRIDGWATER APPEAL
waste is turned into
Revive soil conditioner.
Alongside a garden
waste collection, home
CARNIVAL CONCERTS
Vocalists, musicians, comedians, dancers and all got what it takes and who would like to audition, can
composting is a great way other entertainers are being asked to try out to take apply by contacting Anne Middleton at enquiries@
to turn your clippings and part in the Carnival shows which take place between bridgwatercarnival.org.uk or by completing the Marie Curie, is collecting for
pruning’s, plus fruit and 30 September and 12th October. relevant application form available from the Bridgwater their Great Daffodil Appeal.
vegetable peelings and
even shredded cardboard,
BRIDGWATER The twelve shows are expected to sell out to an Carnival official website bridgwatercarnival.org.uk. This is a fun and easy way
audience of 4,500 people. Forms can also be collected from the Bridgwater to support families living with
into free soil conditioner. LOTTERY WIN The auditions are for the front of curtain acts, Carnival Centre. terminal illness.
Low-cost compost which break up the performances from the 13 carnival You can volunteer to collect
bins can be purchased Seven neighbours in clubs from Bridgwater. Completed forms need to be emailed or posted back on their website at www.
through Somerset Waste Bridgwater woke up to the Dave Croker, chairman of Bridgwater Guy to Anne at : m a r i e c u r i e . o r g . u k /g e t -
Partnership at www. great news that they had Fawkes Carnival, said: 21 Somerset Road involved/collecting
somersetwaste.gov.uk. scooped £1,000 each thanks “We would love to hear from individuals and Bridgwater
District Councils to playing the People’s groups who enjoy performing on a stage in front of an TA6 5NT
across Somerset have Postcode Lottery. audience, and who can entertain for a five minute slot
the policy of charging for the full The Provident Place at this year’s show. At the 2018 carnival concerts, successful front of COME AND VISIT
cost of collecting garden waste,
With the lighter evenings, gardeners
are no doubt planning their gardening
branches up to four inches across and
compost them in Somerset. including their administrative
neighbours scooped the cash
when their lucky postcode,
“If our 2018 auditions are anything to go by, then
the judges will have an extremely difficult task in
curtain acts included Brandon Fuller, who won four
trophies including best single vocalist for his rendition
US IN OUR OFFICE
year ahead and itching to get out Sedgemoor District Council and processing costs. TA6 7DT, was announced as a selecting the acts that will go through to the concerts.” of A message from George III, and Viva La Diva who Do you have a news story or
into their gardens. Garden Waste is inviting residents to sign up to Whilst it is a service that Daily Prize winner on Friday Hopeful entertainers have until 26th April to took the best song, dance, musical or novelty act event that you’d like to talk to
collection is a service on offer in garden waste collections in time for councils have to provide, it is a 22 February 2019. apply for one of the sought after slots. award. us about, but want to speak
Sedgemoor and is blooming useful. the spring. At a cost of £56.90 per discretionary decision whether Sending her The auditions are then set to take place at This year’s auditions are once again sponsored face to face? Do you want to
The fast, clean and cheap alternative year, those signing up to the scheme or not to recover the costs. Other congratulations, People’s Bridgwater Town Hall on 7th May. by Anderson and Wall. discuss advertising with us?
is a subscription to Sedgemoor will receive 25 collections a year. councils across the country may Postcode Lottery ambassador Interested entertainers who think they have Good luck! We are now available at our
District Council’s garden waste The scheme encourages residents to have decided to subsidise or not Judie McCourt said: new office twice a week, where
collection service. recycle their garden waste. charge for this service, hence the “What an excellent you can come and see us.
IS THE MOMO HYSTERIA
You get a roomy wheeled bin Customers signing up have the differential in costs across the Friday treat for our Bridgwater
that is easy to fill as you walk it around option of receiving a green wheelie country for the ‘same’ service. winners today! I hope they had Inspirational Craft
your garden, saving time and energy bin for their garden waste or garden Somerset took the view a great weekend celebrating 67-69 High Street
going back and forth. The bin holds waste sacks at a cost of £28.40 for 10 that although this service is a
NOTHING MORE THAN A HOAX?
and enjoyed spending their Bridgwater
your garden waste neatly in a corner; bags. Letters are now being sent to valuable one for many people, prize money.”
no more messy piles of leaves blowing more than 10,000 current customers it is important to recognise that A minimum of 32% Wednesdays & Saturdays
in the wind. Wheel your bin outside inviting them to renew their there are people who don’t have of ticket sales goes directly By Joe Dugdale 10am-12 noon
for the fortnightly collection, leaving subscriptions, which start in April. gardens or don’t want to use this to charities and players of more money.
you to sit back and smell the roses Customers considering joining up can service. It would seem unfair that If you use social media or visit news websites, you This is the reason that you are seeing all these
People’s Postcode Lottery
instead of using fuel and time going telephone 0300 303 7800 to order and those residents who do not use stories, none of which we will be repeating here
to the recycling centre. They collect pay. the service should be expected
have raised £393 million to
date for 5,500 good causes
have very likely seen the stories regarding Momo,
who has supposedly hacked into various Youtube unless there is some firm evidence that such a thing IS KARAOKE STILL
flowers, plants, grass cuttings, leaves, Having your garden waste to help subsidise it through their is really taking place.
hedge trimmings, weeds and even collected can save time and fuel council tax contributions.
across Great Britain and videos aimed at children and uses WhatsApp to
Maybe the one thing we can take from this, is to GOING STRONG?
internationally. This draw was scare young people into doing things to themselves,
often ending in suicide - but is this real? keep an eye on what our children are doing online.
promoted by Breast Cancer Next week, we will be taking a
Care, which have received This whole thing started out as a warning on look at karaoke and if it is still
O2 AND VODAFONE £2,108,697 in funding so far. Facebook, which was a hoax. It simply grew bigger going as strongly as it once
A number of good as users shared the stories without first checking out was.
COMPENSATION causes close to the winners its validity. Are you a fan of karaoke that
have also received funding Both the NSPCC and the Samaritans have wants to let us know what it is
We have been in contact with Vodafone announced that they believe this to be a hoax, and that you like about it?
support from players, and the
and O2 regarding compensation for these are two organisations who would not say this if Maybe you just like to go
next chance for local charities
the time that both these services were it were not the case. along and listen, but never
to apply for funding will be in
unavailable on Sunday evening (24th Also, there have been no official police reports sing.
August.
February), leading into the early hours which name Momo as the cause of any incident or Do you have an absolute
It is always good to hear
of Monday morning (25th February). death. dislike of karaoke, and not
that somebody in Bridgwater
There is the possibility of I have been online a long time, since 1992, and understand what all the fuss is
has had a bit of luck, and
compensation, but to claim this, you have seen these hoaxes come and go, but this one about?
even better when a group of
should speak to your provider, including is being fueled by the media and websites which do Please get in touch and let
neighbours can all have this
other companies that use their services everything they can to create clickbait. Stories such us know where you stand.
luck together. For one thing,
on an individual basis. We suggest as this one will get them clicks, which then gives
doing this using their live chat service. it makes organising the party
much easier. their advertisers more views, meaning they get paid
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ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT
FROM 30 PIECES OF SILVER TO FAIRY DUST, 2 PRODUCTIONS IN 2 WEEKS
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 7TH & 8TH MARCH WATCH OUT FOR MORE
INFORMATION ON PETER
PETER PAN 15TH & 16TH MARCH
PAN AND OUR JESUS CHRIST
We met some of the cast in Andrew Lloyd “I have been a singing waiter for starts, then it is excitement.” SUPERSTAR REVIEW YMTC Academy is a young musical We had the pleasure of meeting some in total and this will be my second with the
Webber’s, Jesus Christ Superstar which the last 10 years, I have been with this When asked on what their advice theatre company who produce some of of the cast of Peter Pan at the Bridgwater group.”
is being performed on 7th and 8th March society 8 weeks and this will be my first would be to other people thinking about NEXT WEEK the highest quality shows in the county Arts Centre. They are raising money for When asked how they felt about doing
at St Mary’s Church in Bridgwater. lead in 9 years.” joining a drama group. They told us, and are nominated for awards yearly. Great Ormond Street Hospital, who own the performances, especially when seeing
We met three of the cast members, He went on to say, “Do it, don’t just think it. Every show the rights to Peter Pan, and will the audience, they both said,
Matt (24), Sam (16) and Ben (43). “I’m playing Judas.” is a new family.” be performing at the McMillan “Nerve wracking but fun and wow, that’s
We asked them how many When asked how they feel before a Ben added, Theatre on 15th and 16th March. a lot of people.”
performances had they done in the past, show they all agreed, “Jump in early if you can, as when you We met with Xaan, 9 and We finally asked what their advice
Sam told us, “Excitement.” are young, you are fearless.” Joe, 12 who are playing John and would be to young people who would like
“This will be my first with this society, Matt added, Matt and Sam told us, Michael in the show. We asked to get into acting, they both said,
however, I have done other shows with “I thrive from the pressure.” “The church has been really supportive them how many performances “Go for it, don’t worry if you fail and
different companies.” Ben said, of the show and we hope that it brings they had both done, Xaan told don’t stress.”
us, Lastly, Joe told us,
Matt told us, “Excitement until the last 5 minutes the community together.”
“I have done three “If you forget your lines, don’t worry,
“I have lost count of how many shows before the show, then the nerves do
performances.” just smile, as the audience don’t know you
in total, but with this society this will be kick in.” For details call Simon Thomas-Boddy
Joe said, have forgotten them.”
my third.” He went on to say, on 07725315042 or email ymtcgroup@ The Cast of Peter Pan
“I have done 8 performances Great advice.
Ben informed us, “But once the lights and the music gmail.com.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW
We advise you to buy your tickets as soon as you can to avoid disappointment
Peter Pan Jesus Christ Superstar
Tickets are between £10 and £16 Tickets are between £12 and £15
www.mcmillantheatre.com www.ticketsource.co.uk/theboxoffice
You can also visit the McMillan Theatre You can also get your tickets from St.
box office Mary’s church.
Ben Filler (Judas)
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YMCA DULVERTON GROUP LAUNCHES SLEEP MEET TIM BE AWARE OF
COUNCIL TAX
EASY NIGHT IN BRIDGWATER SCAMMERS
YMCA Dulverton Group is calling on local that homelessness is going up, new research from
residents to come together and sleep rough in YMCA has found that just one in four young
Bridgwater for one night in March to support people who are homeless (26%) believe the public A lot of people will know
local, homeless young people. care about youth homelessness. Tim Grimes because of
YMCA Dulverton Group is one of several When thinking about themselves and their his camera shop at 63B
YMCAs across the country that have joined personal situation, even fewer young people who High Street, although now,
forces to raise awareness of youth homelessness are homeless believe the public are concerned. Tim focuses more on the
during the national YMCA Sleep Easy campaign. Less than one in five homeless young people (19%)
accessories than the camera With annual council tax bills
The week will see donors sleep out for one believe the public care about their situation.
side. due to land on doormats
night all over England to raise awareness of the YMCA Dulverton Group are hoping that this
He has always been across Sedgemoor from 11th
hundreds of young people who sleep rough every event will act as a way of showing young people Local people interested in taking part in
interested in photography March, Sedgemoor District
year and raise funds to help YMCA Dulverton in our community who are homeless that the YMCA Dulverton Group’s Sleep Easy can find out
right from when he left Council is warning residents
Group continue to support residents and young public do care about them and that they are trying more by contacting Emma Dalling,
school and has a vast that this is the time of year
people in their services. to tackle the problem of homelessness by raising Emma.Dalling@ymca-dg.org or by
This year’s local event will take place at the vital funds. signing up to take part at: amount of experience in when scammers can target
George Williams Centre in Bridgwater from 7pm Martin Hodgson, YMCA Dulverton Group www.eventbrite.co.uk /e/sleep-easy- the photographic trade. He people.
to 7am on Friday 29th March 2019. Participants Chief Executive, said: 2019-tickets-56325858158?aff=ebdssbdestsear went from photography to One current scam that
will spend the night out and take part in “We’re delighted to be hosting our Sleep Easy ch retail, where he was high up has been brought to the district
activities such as a shelter building competition. event at the George Williams Centre in Bridgwater Anyone unable to take part in YMCA in Jessops and the London council’s attention is from a
Registration costs £10 and participants are being on Friday 29th March as part of national YMCA Dulverton Group Sleep EASY 2019 can still Camera Exchange. company claiming to be called
asked to fundraise using JustGiving to encourage Sleep Easy 2019. support us, by donating to our JustGiving page Tim has very strong ‘claimers’ who call on behalf
donations from friends and family in support. “YMCAs across the country are holding Sleep here: links to Sedgemoor Camera of Sedgemoor District Council
YMCA Dulverton Group has hosted Sleep Easy events to raise much-needed awareness of w w w. j u s t g i v i n g . c o m /c a m p a i g n / Club and takes a great and ask for £95 to lower your
Easy nights since 2016 and has raised over £2000 the plight of rough sleeping among young people. YMCADulvertonGroupSleepEasy2019?utm_ interest getting involved Council Tax banding. Council
in that time. Money brought in has helped to “We are calling on the local community, term=vjY9adZx5 with the community. Tax bands are set by the
provide a variety of services such as, offering old and young, to sign up to our Sleep Easy event Last year hundreds of YMCA supporters He changed his shop to Valuation Office Agency and
temporary accommodation, access to training to help us support young people in our services from as far afield as Exeter, Somerset, Cambridge accessories when the public can only be changed under
and education as well as advice and support. today and into the future. One night out can make and Doncaster raised more than £500,000 in total certain conditions. Details
changed their buying habits,
While there is recognition from the public a lifetime of difference.” as part of YMCA’s National Sleep Easy Week. can be found at www.gov.uk/
so now people can come in
council-tax-appeals. You will
to speak to him about the
not be charged for the service.
fiddly bits that they can’t get
If you are struggling
online, along with his advice.
to pay your Council Tax bill
He offers photograph
and need help, speak with a
restoration and cine to DVD, member of the Council Tax
so the public can safely leave Team who will be able to offer
their old photographs or help and advice on 0300 303
cine film with him without 7801.
it getting lost in the post
when they are sent to online
companies. He told us,
“If someone has a DO YOU KNOW OF
photo that is not the size of ANY SCAMS
a standard frame, then bring
it in, as I can create made-to- Do you know any or have you
measure ones. heard of any other scams?
“I also do a lot of We are always on the
passport photographs, lookout for scames, which we
including codes” can then warn our readers
He went on to say, about.
“Alongside this I have There are always
memory cards and camera countless scams out there, and
bags in my shop and if you some of them can be very hard
bring your memory card in I to see through.
can print off the photos that We should always keep
you would like to keep in in mind the old addage that if
various sizes.” something is too good to be
“I am all for being part true, then it probably is.
of the community. That is
very important to me”
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PUZZLES
SUDOKU WHERE IS THIS? GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
This photo has been taken in 1. Who played the title character in the BBC series
6 1 Bridgwater, but where is it? ‘Jonathan Creek’?
2. Who succeeded Henry II as King of England?
1 2 7 3 3. John Gosden and Mark Johnston are prominent
5 8 2 names in which sport?
4. The logo for which popular app consists of a
6 1 2 white telephone in a white speech bubble on a green
7 4 background?
5. What was Baroness Thatcher’s middle name?
2 7 3 6 9 6. What is the name of the fourth book in the ‘Harry
7 2 5 3 4 9 Potter’ series?
9 4 7 2 7. Which is the first book of the Bible alphabetically?
8. What is fifteen percent of two thousand?
4 8 6 9. Which film actor has commonly been nicknames ‘the
Muscles from Brussels’?
10. How many episodes of the UK version of ‘The
ANNAGRAMS (ACTORS) Office’ were made?
1. Old West Action
2. Error on bidet
3. Annoy Posh Think
4. Not Mad Mat
5. From Mean Anger
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THE NELSON TRUST OPENS A
Attention all Businesses! WOMEN’S CENTRE IN BRIDGWATER
Join the Supply Chain Today Women in Somerset who are in, or at risk
of becoming involved in, the criminal
experiencing violence and domestic abuse.”
Outreach services will also operate to
justice system will now have access to maximise engagement with the service. Support
holistic, trauma-informed support. The will include specialist referrals, signposting and
Nelson Trust has successfully fundraised access to external and in-house interventions
to purchase 14 Kings Square, Bridgwater, delivered through one-to-ones, group-work and
where they will open the new women’s specialist drop-in services:
Every type and size of local business from sole trader to SME is encouraged to sign up to this free service to “Supply centre. • Housing support
the Supplier”, so make yourself known, use the link below to register or call our office and speak to the Project team. John Trolan, CEO of The Nelson • Debt advice
Trust said, • Mental health services
“We are so grateful to the community • Education, Training and Employment
THE SUPPLY THE SUPPLIER PROJECT in Bridgwater and Somerset for supporting advice
this project and getting behind us to help Niki Gould • Emotional Wellbeing Interventions
fulfill this ambition. Through our campaign • Family support
#womenhelpingwomen we received • Domestic abuse support
tremendous support, thanks to some key adulthood. As adults, these women continue to face • Substance misuse interventions
How could the project Will I be successful in supporters including Annie Maw, Sarah significant disadvantage. They may participate in All women accessing the service will have
help your business? gaining work from these Mead, Lucy Nelson, Venetia Dearden and transactional sex in order to feed drug abuse, access access to a free crèche.
Catherine Butler. These individuals and accommodation, or be a victim of partner violence. The Nelson Trust’s approach is trauma-
other key funders such as the Ministry of All the women we work with are at risk of abuse, informed, relational and oriented in lifelong
Justice have been instrumental to getting homelessness, separation from children and family, change and recovery. In addition to Women’s
this new Women’s Centre operational.” and high instances of suicidal ideation.” Community Services they provide Residential
The Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce is keen to Naturally you will be in competition with others for the work on offer. In 2018 more than 950 women and their
The Centre will provide a safe, Drug and Alcohol Treatment, education, training
build strong relationships with companies behind the However, our project can signpost you to other local business’ and women-only space that delivers a one- families accessed The Nelson Trust’s Women’s and employment services; resettlement housing,
major projects that are underway in the area and not organisations that will support you with your growth and development stop-shop service to women with Community Services. They accessed services that and community-based Enterprises. In the
Hinkley Point C related. to take advantage of these new opportunities. multiple and complex needs including helped them with accommodation, relationships community, they provide a wide range of services
accommodation, employment, behaviour, and child attachment, education and employment, across Gloucestershire, Swindon & Wiltshire, and
We want to work with the companies during the To be successful in a changing environment a business must be able mental and physical health, and status with debts and money management, and surviving sexual Avon & Somerset.
construction phase and beyond. to respond quickly by having a flexible attitude and a positive manner. the criminal justice system. abuse and partner violence. Through individualised, Through their Women’s Community Centres,
Our many free networking events can widen your network of new Niki Gould, Head of Women’s holistic support, women are able to respond to their they work with justice-involved women, women
By registering your business details on our supply business partners and therefore possible business opportunities in Services at The Nelson Trust said, life experiences and make informed choices for the with mental health issues, survivors of violence
“Of the more than 80,000 individuals future. This in turn benefits their families and the and abuse; and women who experience complex
chain portal, we can promote your business to them. a relaxed and friendly environment.
in prison only 4,000 are women. The prison wider community. disadvantage including sex working women.
system proves ineffective in rehabilitating In 2017-18 women who accessed The Nelson The Nelson Trust offers a holistic, whole-
Our website gives information on the progress of local developments,
This is a free service so you can be well informed of possible opportunities and what is
women. Many women are low-risk
prisoners who pose no threat to the public.
Trusts’ community services identified complex needs
in relation to offending or being at risk of offending.
system approach to recovery where each
individual is respected as an individual. For their
happening in the area. Our community sentences are an effective These needs included: efforts in offering support for multiple needs, The
We never know what requests we might have in alternative to short prison sentences, and 82% Family dysfunction and support needs Nelson Trust has received several awards from the
the future so we urge you to sign up to enable us to Once registered with us you will receive regular news updates via allow women to maintain custody of their 57% Problems with finances, benefits, and debt Centre for Social Justice and The Howard League
promote your skills and services. email as well as information about our latest networking events. children and remain in accommodation,” 55% Issues with accommodation for Penal Reform, among others.
“Community sentences also allow 53% Improve skills and have employment needs
women to undergo a reflective period 40% Identify physical
where they can assess with the help of a and mental health issues
keyworker, how their past life experiences 18% are survivors of
Did you know that the local economy is predicted to grow have effected their decision making. sexual abuse
Women who offend are often struggling Ms Gould said,
by 45% by 2030? in one or more of the nine criminogenic “Our sector
pathways including accommodation; knowledge and research
children, families, and relationships; helps us to understand
Let us help your business be part of that growth physical and mental health; attitudes, that there is a tangible link
thinking, and behaviour; finance, benefits, between women offenders
and debt; support for those raped, abused, and experience of violence
Visit: www.bridgwaterchamber.org.uk or victims of domestic violence; and skills and sexual abuse. Our
and employment. team will have the skills to
Ms Gould went on to say, deliver a trauma informed
Email: projectmanager@bridgwaterchamber.org.uk “Most of the women we work with service that addresses
have experienced abuse, trauma, and issues relating to both
sexual exploitation prior to entering the offending behaviour
Call: 01278 228004 or 07522 228472 and their history of
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SINGLE PERSON COUNCIL SCAFFOLDING NOW DOWN AT THE
ENGINE ROOM AND THE BUILDING IS
TAX FRAUD UNDER LOOKING REALLY GOOD
INVESTIGATION
Across the country, The National Fraud Authority
estimates fraudulent single person discounts cost
councils and taxpayers over £92m every year.
Continuing the crackdown on fraud, Sedgemoor
District Council will be running checks to make sure
that people claiming a single person’s discount on their
council tax bill are claiming legitimately.
In Sedgemoor, there are approximately 17,000 people
who claim the discount. Sedgemoor District Council
is checking by cross-referencing with other sources of
information about their household by using sophisticated
data matching technology. Fraud investigation is carried
out within data protection and GDPR regulations.
Currently a 25% discount, ranging from a minimum of
£195.25 a year and up to a maximum of £754.25, is given
to persons stating they are living in a property on their
own. If the checks indicate that another adult is living at
the address, the discount will be withdrawn. While we were in our new Bridgwater News office, we watched as the scaffolding was
Residents who are genuinely claiming the discount removed from around The Engine Room, and what was a nightmare to walk around for
have nothing to worry about, but anyone found to be those that still think of that Casualty episode, has now become a really nice looking
deliberately misleading the Council could face a fine building in the town centre.
and legal action. There is an on-line form at www. It is now easy for you to take a look at the courses and events taking place there, so if
sedgemoor.gov.uk/article/1805/Discounts where you you have any interest in filmmaking, it will be worth you taking a look to see if there is
can apply for this discount. anything that they can help you with.
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