no. 5 december - everything portishead

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DECEMBER 2010 Portishead’s Premier Magazinewww.everythingportishead.co.uk

Contents5 Around Town6 Shop Locally9 Where to Walk11 About Portishead13 People of Portishead14 Where to Eat & Drink17 Child’s Play19 Health and Wellbeing20 Health & Beauty22 Youth23 Competitions25 Celebrity Spotlight27 Victorian Evening29 Pet’s Corner30 Party Time

32 Centre Page Pulllout What’s On

35 Gifts37 Education39 Local Story41 Recipe of the Month43 Gardeners’ Delight44 Motoring47 Money Matters48 Crafts49 Consumer’s Corner51 Business Spotlight51 Monthly Directory53 Business Directory

Introduction

First of all we would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and New Year!This is the season of goodwill, so let’s hope we all receive some as well as offering it to all around us.

While thinking about the festive season, do remember Portishead has a lot to offer. We encourage everyone take advantage of our fantastic High Street as well as visiting some of the shops around Portishead like those at West Hill, Harbour Road and the Village Quarter. Why travel out of town when Portishead has everything you need for the Christmas experience? You have friendly local shop keepers, free parking and a fantastic lights display, who could want more?

We are grateful to our advertisers for their continued support and also the contributors who include Wendy Watkins, Annette Hennessy, Mick Brown, Tania Williams and many others who work tirelessly behind the scenes.

Please remember to mention Everything Portishead to our advertisers, as without these we would not be able to produce this magazine and continue offering the features you ask for!

Enjoy the festivities! John Cant and Mathew Rowbotham – Co-editors

Everything Portishead44c High StreetPortishead, BS20 6ELTel. 01275 849369Email: [email protected]: www.everythingportishead.co.uk

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Star PizzaStar Pizza at the Triangle, West Hill is under new management and is now run by husband and wife team Dave and Marion Britten. The couple pride themselves on using only the best ingredients. The dough is freshly prepared on the premises and wherever possible the couple source their products locally. Open every evening, Star Pizza now offers free delivery to your door

throughout Portishead, so if you fancy a night off from the kitchen, all you have to do is pick up the phone.Both currently have ‘day’ jobs too but they are hoping, with the support of their customers it won’t be long before the business is busy enough to allow them to give them up and devote all their time to the new business venture.

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Around Town

Sundays, will be staying open through December.Don’t miss the town’s Victorian Evening in the High Street on 10th December, which promises to be a great night. Local charities, community groups and business will all be entering in to the spirit of things to make it a fun event for all.

Royal Oak

Karaoke/Live Entertainment Thurs, Fr & Sat eveningsCredit Crunch Lunches Thurs & Fri 12-2pmCarvery Every Sunday from 12 noonYour friendly, local pubTel: 01275 374916

Your friendly, local pubFREE Children’s Christmas Party

Carvery Every Sunday from 12 noon

West Hill, PortisheadTel: 01275 843176

12th December 2pm-6pmAll Welcome!

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Portishead Christmas lights are without a doubt the talk of the town this month. What a fabulous display and all thanks to the hard work and effort of volunteers and the support from the local community.

Since we last published there have been lots of positive things happening in the town. Portishead saw plenty of Halloween parties and firework displays. Radio Dynamic, the community radio station run by young people in the town, successfully completed its 20th broadcast and the Lions Club of Portishead handed over a new kitchen to Portishead Scouts.

The Grand Ball, organised by Portishead Lifeboat to raise

funds towards a new boat, was a complete sell out and a huge success and former chairman of Portishead in Bloom, Gordon Randall, was awarded the John Dawes Cup for his services to the community.Portishead has an action packed December with forthcoming events ranging from Christmas fairs and parties to pantomimes and nativities.In the run up to Christmas many of our shops are staying open later, especially on Thursdays and some of the High Street shops, which usually close on

Lastly, try to stay stress free as Christmas approaches and actually enjoy the festive season.

Shop locally

Sheepway Meats is based at Shipway Gate Farm, the last working farm along Sheepway on the outskirts of Portishead.

Your Local Butcher

The farm has been in the Crossman family for more than 150 years.Joanna Crossman saw a need for a butcher’s shop in the community in 2007, after one by one, the independent butcher’s shops in the town closed down. Selling home produced meats, the Crossman’s rear traditional breeds and in the shop they sell pork, lamb and beef, free range chickens, ducks and eggs. They also make their own sausages, burgers and faggots and are currently searching for ideas for new flavours for their sausages. These currently range from pork and leek to beef and Guinness, but they are open to ideas from their customers.

The shop has four members of staff - two butchers, both named John, Jan who makes the sausages and Jo who is responsible for the day to day running of the business.You are guaranteed a warm welcome, a laugh and a joke and great customer service at Sheepway Meats. However, perhaps more importantly members of the team have a wealth of knowledge about the produce they are selling you from the rearing of the animals to how to best cook your cut of meat.

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Tel: 01275 397000 Open: Thurs-Sat 9.30 a.m.–5.30 p.m.

Shop locally

This month, in the run up to Christmas, many of our local shopkeepers have listened to their customers’ needs and as a result have agreed to open on Sundays and stay open later on Thursdays. If this arrangement is successful, you may well see extended opening hours in the future.

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Run by Dave Mortimore, The Outlet at 82-84 High Street, is a real Aladdin’s Cave. Not only is it packed from wall to wall with everything under the sun, but it also displays boxes of goods outside on the private forecourt across the shop front. At this time of year, in addition to the range of household goods, novelties and gifts, the shop is full of seasonal goods ranging from wrap, tags and cards to decorations, stocking fillers and a large range of hats, scarves, dock and gloves. There is also a range of batteries from those needed for clocks and torches to specialist batteries for watches, cameras and even cookers. The Outlet is also known for its extensive range of fireworks which are popular for New Year celebrations.Throughout December Dave is in daily contact with his suppliers so if you are looking for something in particular he may be able to source it for you, it’s certainly worth asking.Sunday opening is nothing new to The Outlet, this bargain shop has always opened on Sundays throughout December.

The Outlet

Everything Portishead is committed to supporting the shop locally campaign and each month we aim to highlight many of the traders we have in Portishead. We want to remind our readers what great goods and services our local retailers have to offer and how important it is for us all to use the businesses we have right on our doorstep.

Portishead in BloomEvery month we choose a charity, community group or good cause to donate 5% of our profits to, with a minimum of £100. This month we have chosen Portishead in Bloom.

Portishead in Bloom is a group that works hard to keep Portishead looking florally attractive throughout the year. Volunteers tend flower beds, gardens, tubs and baskets across town and spend hours every month weeding, pruning and planting.Since Portishead in Bloom started in 1996 it has brought about many improvements to the town which include the Welcome to Portishead roundabout, the replanting of Rodmoor Road flower garden, organising open gardens weekends and much, much more.

Portishead has entered the South West in Bloom competition for the last 15 years, winning some prestigious awards. This year the town was awarded a Gold in the South West regional finals for the third consecutive year and it also won a Silver Gilt in the national finals.A very worthy cause we feel.

Charity of the Month


Where to Walk

Weston Big Wood

The Black Horse14th Century Inn

Hot & cold food Mon-SatReal ales and local cidersWith beer garden and play areaSet in picturesque countryside

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Tel: 01275 842105Clevedon Lane, Clapton-in-Gordano

To get to this month’s walk head along Clevedon Road from Portishead towards Clevedon. Turn into Valley Road, heading for the Police Headquarters and Old Quarry. After passing the recycling centre, park in the lay-by on the left and you will see the entrance to Weston Big Wood on the opposite side of the road.

Weston Big Wood is a wildlife rich woodland and evidence of mans historical activities are present. Wander around and marvel at the carvings on the pillars guiding you through this fantastic woodland.Visit www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/weston_big_wood for more information and a virtual tour. This woodland is one of Avon Wildlife Trusts top ten nature reserves so a walk not to be missed!

You will find lots of wildlife here, including birds like woodpeckers, nuthatch and tawny owls.I’m told the wood is at its best in the springtime when it is covered with violets and masses of bluebells.

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About Portishead

Rodmoor Rose Garden By Annette Hennessy

The Lake Grounds is described as the jewel in Portishead’s crown and Rodmoor Rose Garden lying to the southern end is undoubtedly one of its shining gems. Bill Phillips, an employee of Portishead Urban District Council, was head groundsman in the 1950s and helped dig out the land for the rose garden taking a great deal of pride in his work. After a plea to Mr W Knowles, Chairman of the Lake Grounds Committee, Bill won agreement to obtain an additional eighty-four rose trees to provide varying colour to those already growing in the garden.

Bill and wife Rosina’s family home was Battery Cottage near Eastwood before moving to Station Road. This flat-roofed cottage on Battery Point was reported to be the original officers’ quarters for the gun detachment. Mr Phillips’ son Derek recalls that the structure was cold, shock proof and had incredible brickwork which made drilling holes very difficult. Derek, good friend of well known Posset resident Brian Stonestreet, occasionally returns to Portishead and before visiting the rose garden, he enjoys standing on the concrete slab on Battery Point which is all that remains visible of his now buried home.

After fears that the rose garden was to lose its signature flowers, it’s a delight to see it still flourishing today with new blooms releasing a glorious fragrance reminiscent of the original roses. Portishead in Bloom’s dedicated work means that the loving care Mr Phillips showered on his roses continues, ensuring this floral treasure thrives for all enjoy.

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• You don’t need to bring a partner – just turn up

LeRoc is a fun, modern jive which can be danced to virtually any music – from current chart hits to big band swing, jazz and blues.

For further information visitwww.portisheadleroc.comor call 01275 846247

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“MARSTONS” TRADITIONAL REAL ALES, STILL BREWED IN THE WOOD ARE PART OF A WIDE VARIETY OF DRINKS AVAILABLE

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Bring your own sandwiches at lunchtime and enjoy along with our great selection of bar snacks

Geoff Smith

This month we talked to Geoff Smith, one of Portishead’s longest serving Christmas lights volunteers.

As a boy Geoff, now in his 50s, helped his father Phil, the owner of Bullough Bros. electrical shop in the High Street to prepare for the Christmas lights switch on in the town. In those days, Geoff explains, the council funded the lights and council workers put them up with the help of members of the community. As a young lad he started off just getting all the things out of boxes and counting light bulbs. The electricity supply for the lights came from his dad’s shop so he says getting involved went without saying. As Geoff got older he took on more responsibility and tested the bulbs before they were put up, then

a year or two later and moved on to actually climbing the scaffold towers and hanging the lights. “I’m very proud to be part of something which brings so much pleasure to the residents of Portishead and everyone who visits.” said Geoff. “My dad did it until he was well into his 70’s, so it’s a family tradition and I plan to carry on as long as I am able.”Geoff, like many others who help, says the lights are really important to him because he feels it pulls the town together and gives a sense of community.

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Where to Eat & Drink

When the manager at the Ghandi Tandoori restaurant invited us to go along to one of his special banquet nights, we thought it would be rude

The Anchor at Ham Green, neighbouring Pill, has the typical characteristics of a good old traditional pub. With a real log fire, a vast range of ales, skittle

not to! These Wednesday night specials which include any starter, any main dish (under £10), rice or naan bread and coffee for just £11.95 are great value for money and could be ideal for Christmas parties and get togethers.

alley, dartboard, pool room and beer garden, it welcomes everyone and tries to cater for all. The pub also has a 55 seat restaurant. The menu offers pub classics and a carvery on Sundays, all of which are excellent value for money.

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Bar with skittles, pool & dartsRestaurant, Beer Garden

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Where to Eat & Drink

Just off Portishead High Street the Albion is a spacious pub restaurant. It’s a family friendly place with traditional, good value pub food served all day.

The Failand Inn is a traditional family run country pub where we received a very warm welcome the minute we stepped through the door. The traditional home

Visiting Brewers Fayre’s Gordano Gate was a pleasant experience. With a Fun Factory to keep the children occupied, great value pub food and a

We enjoyed two meals for £9 which was served so promptly that it left us time to squeeze in some shopping in our lunch break too! Staff were friendly, there was a good mix of clientele and we’re told the Sunday night quiz is a good night too.

cooked food served all day looked great, so we took advantage of the lunchtime main course specials which started from £5.95.This country inn is deceptive from the outside and you expect it to be small and cosy inside. Cosy it maybe but it’s not small and it can cater for private parties up to 50 people.

prompt and friendly service our visit was a pleasure. This family friendly pub had plenty of choice and offered something for everyone ranging from the hustle and bustle of the family areas to more secluded and tranquil sections. We will definitely be returning!

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Child’s Play

Portishead has a wealth of facilities for young children ranging from baby cafes to mother and toddler groups. Each month we investigate one or more of these groups.

Baby Cafe

Café Mamma

Soft Play

A baby café run in partnership with the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) is open at the Children’s Centre at West Hill on Friday mornings. It provides drop in sessions for mums, dads and babies under one year between 10-11.30am.

Community group MAMMA has been supporting breastfeeding mothers in Portishead for several years. Café MAMMA is open on Tuesday mornings from 10am and gives mums the opportunity to meet new friends and share experiences. As the group grows, new peer supporters are being trained by community midwives to ensure the level of support continues to meet the growing needs of the mums. The group offers encouragement, advice and also has a helpline run by volunteers.

During term time Portishead Youth Centre in Harbour Road runs a busy daytime programme aimed at toddlers and pre-school children. Soft play sessions run from 9.30am to 12 noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays it’s Sticky Fingers when the focus is on art and crafts and Thursday morning is a general toddlers play session. There is no need to book an appointment, you can just turn up and have fun! Prices are £3 for the first child and £1 for each additional child. Under 1’s go free of charge.Tea and coffee is available for the parents and free soft drinks and biscuits are available for the little ones. For more information call the centre on 842461

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Following the arrival of their latest equipment at the Fitness Hub, Jayne Leaker tells us about their Spin Bike classes.

Imagine a whole bunch of cyclists on exercise bikes lined up inside a fitness studio. Music fills the air as pedals spin at a rapid pace and the instructor calls out commands

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their bodies.This is a spinning class near you!

A workout option that allows you to train in the offseason, without even putting your helmet on. Spinning is a relatively recent phenomenon, where participants engage in a group workout on exercise bikes lasting from between 30-75 minutes. The classes are lead by an instructor who guides participants through a series of phases, from warm-up to more challenging phases, to a period of peak effort followed by a cool down. You control resistance on your bike to make the pedalling as easy or difficult as you choose, so how vigorous the workout becomes is down to you. However, with an instructor encouraging and motivating you, you are likely to push yourself and find spinning to be a strenuous workout. It’s a great and fun way to stay in shape, especially at this time of year, when it’s not so easy to get outside on your bike.

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Yoga is more popular today than ever before and it is easy to see why. It’s not about tying your body into knots, standing on your head for hours on end or staring endlessly at the end of your nose! Yoga can make a real difference to the quality of our lives, health, and peace of mind. The simplest postures practiced regularly with the right kind of attitude can have beneficial results. Through safe and effective movement techniques, yoga can provide you with increased flexibility, strength, stamina and fitness. By using breathing and relaxation techniques, yoga can also help you to de-stress and enhance your emotional balance so you feel more prepared to take on all that life can throw at you.

To help take some of the stress out of Christmas, the Really Useful Yoga Club is running a workshop on Sunday 12th December at Redcliffe Bay Hall between 2pm and 5pm. It will be suitable for everyone. To find out more about this and her regular yoga classes contact Suzi on01275 846831.

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The party season has already begun, Christmas is staring us in the face and there’s a frantic rush to buy presents and stock our cupboards with enough food to feed the 5,000. But despite this being one of the busiest times of the year, and possibly a time when we abuse our bodies most with over indulgence, we want to look and feel our best.

Planning is the key and making lists at this time of year is essential. Plan the month carefully so that you’re not left with a last minute rush of too much to do and not enough time to do it in. Write down your countdown to Christmas and make sure you allocate time for yourself. Call on the professionals to help you look and feel your best, take advice on time saving haircuts, beauty treatments and fitness regimes. With careful planning you can still take good care of yourself, even if you have less time to fit everything in.

Portishead has a wealth of experts to help you from nutritionists to beauty therapists and fitness instructors to life coaches.Whether it’s the simple things like the Jessica nail gel (right) which can last for weeks without chipping or the ‘lose three dress sizes in ten minutes’ corset, as featured on page 30, there are lots of ways to make sure you look your best this party season.Start planning!


Youth

Radio DynamicCongratulations to the young people of Radio Dynamic who successfully completed their 20th broadcast of community radio in Portishead. The local radio station could be heard on 87.9 FM during the last school holidays and included the latest sounds, competitions, news and lots of local information.

Youngsters aged from 11 to 16 years are invited to start practising now, in preparation for when the station broadcasts again in April. Tuesday evenings at the Youth Centre in Harbour Road gives youths the chance to learn how to use the equipment,

put a show together, record jingles and raise the funds necessary for a successful broadcast. To get involved or further information call 01275 842461.

Artist RequiredDo you have a talent for drawing cartoons? Can you come up with a fun and interesting storyline?This month we are offering a budding young artist a chance to win £25 and have their work published.We want to run a regular cartoon strip in our magazine and invite the youth of our townto come up with ideas for it.

If you feel you have what it takes please send in your cartoon

strip of up to five frames.The winner will be

decided on 31st December, the

editor’s decision is final.

All entries to be sent to the usual

address(see page 3)

and please include your name, address and

telephone number.photo by: Zsuzsanna Kilian

Get drawing and good luck!

Competitions

Word SearchPlease complete the Word search for your chance to win a £25 voucher for a High Street shop of your choice

Once completed please return to:Everything Portishead Competitions, 44c High Street, Portishead, BS20 6EL.Please include your name, age and telephone numberThe winner will be picked at random on the 31st of December 2010.

Everything Portishead Competitions, 44c High Street, Portishead, BS20 6EL. Please include your name, age and telephone number

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Celebirity Spotlight

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Our celebrity spotlight this month focuses on busy international actor, writer and director Chris Harris, who has lived in Portishead with his wife, Vicky, for 15 years.

This well known personality, who has a rich history in theatre and television, returns to Bath Theatre Royal this month to direct the pantomime Aladdin in which he also stars as Widow Twankey, alongside Garry from Eastenders – Ricky Groves, CBBCs Gemma Hunt and ITV West presenter Jon Monie.

As one of the country’s best-loved Dames, Chris Harris has performed in pantomimes across the South West for over 30 years and 2010 marks his 10th consecutive year on stage in a Bath pantomime. His extraordinary rapport with audiences and expert knowledge of this traditional art-form has made him something of a pantomime legend.

Chris has toured 58 countries with his six one-man shows, including Kemp’s Jig. He has performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Bristol Old Vic, and on television in

roles for BBC and ITV. He also works as a lecturer and director across

the UK and abroad and is available for functions, after dinner speaking and private shows. You can contact him at [email protected].

ALADDIN is at the Theatre Royal Bath from Thursday 16th

December 2010 to Sunday 23rd January 2011. To book tickets

contact the Theatre Royal Bath Box Office

on 01225 448844 or online at

www.theatreroyal.org.uk.

Win a family ticket for 4

people to watch the pantomime ALADDIN at the

Theatre Royal Bath on Monday 3rd January at 5pm. Send your answer to

our address on page 3 of this magazine along with your name, address and

telephone number.BUT HURRY! The closing date for this competition is December 8th. The first

correct entry to be pulled out of the bag on this day will win

the tickets.

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Victorian Evening

The Victorian Evening continues to be an annual event in the town. This year it’s on Friday December 10. From Combe Road to Roath Road, High Street will be closed to traffic from 6.30pm to allow stalls, sideshows and street entertainers to take over the centre of the town.

Many of the shops stay open late and everyone is invited to dress in Victorian costume. Stalls range from community groups promoting their cause to art and crafts, coconut shies and hoopla. You will see entertainment ranging from the Salvation Army Band to street dancing teenagers. In recent years, bigger fairground rides crept in to the event but

the community objected when the event became over commercialised and so in 2008 it returned to its roots. The large, noisy rides have been removed and replaced with the more traditional rides, like swing boats and small children’s roundabouts,

all which are run at reduced rates for this event.Shop keepers, stall holders, rides and sideshows all make significant contributions to the lights so we hope you will too by going along to enjoy the fun.

Ceilidhs/Barn Dances

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Jill Elliot

01275 847909

Yew Tree Cottage Clapton in GordanoBS20 [email protected]

www.fiddlelessons.co.uk

Traditional Music and Song

See us at theVictorianEvening

07515 904707

WARM HEARTEDWHEAT BAGS

Organic wheat bagsHandmade in Portishead

See us at local craft markets

and fairsOr just call

Barbara Langdon

01275 817951

CAROLE’S CRACKERSHandmade CrackersWonderful for your

table or as a gift.

See us at craft marketsand Christmas fairs

To find out more call Carole 07775 888399

Also flannel art – ideal packs for posting

Precious PenniesGems

Handmade itemsfor that

personal touchwww.preciouspennies.co.uk

Tel: 01275 851330

Portishead Victorian Evening is one of the main fundraising activities for the town’s Christmas Lights. It started in the 1970s as a few stalls in the White Lion car park, run by volunteers dressed in period costume in support of the lights and marking the beginning of the festive season.

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“Please think about this before considering taking on a puppy not just at Christmas but at any time of year” says Jo Clarke ofGo Fetch It dog training.

Lavish Pets provides a dog walking service for the BS20 area. Owner Tim Willis says he and his partner get to know all dogs and their owners well, enabling them to provide the best levels of customer service. He added: “We have dogs and a cat of our own so we fully understand the concerns people have about trusting someone to look after their beloved pets. We treat all pets in our care as we would treat our own.”

Jo is an animal lover, a fully qualified dog trainer and dog behavioural counsellor.“Despite everyone knowing this familiar saying, people continue to buy pets as gifts at this time of year and this can be a recipe for disaster.” She says. “Even if you have thought the idea through thoroughly and still feel you are ready to make this huge commitment, Christmas is not the ideal time to buy a new pet as it can be a very chaotic and noisy time of year.”Jo’s advice to anyone considering buying a dog is to research the many different dog breeds thoroughly and seek professional advice in finding the right dog for you and your lifestyle. At Go Fetch It Jo offers one to one or group training covering anything from initial puppy socialisation and training through to the Kennel Club Good Citizen dog awards. Other activities include fun agility, group training walks and even trick training.Find out more about Go Fetch It by visiting www.gofetchit.co.uk or call Jo ACFBA MGoDT on 01275 399091.

Typical services Lavish Pets offers include a one hour walk, with free collection and drop off, from £10 and a half hour feed, fuss and toilet break visit from £6.50Tim says they are happy to offer bespoke packages that will best meet the customers’ needs, so if you would like to find out more call him on 848376 mobile 07843611098 orby e-mail to [email protected].

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Pet’s Corner

This month the team at Vale Vets answers a question about pet passports

I am going to France in July and would really like to take my dog with me. I understand there is a Pet Passport scheme that would help us avoid quarantine upon our return to UK?

Pets entering the UK without a valid pet passport are required to spend up to six months in quarantine. However a pet passport, available from your vet if you meet the set criteria, allows you to avoid this.You need to allow at least six months from the issue of your pet’s passports to the date you will want to return to the UK.

Your dog MUST be microchipped before you begin. Then to start the passport process your dog will need a rabies vaccination. They will also check that the microchip is reading.

Approximately three weeks after the vaccination, your dog will need a blood test to ensure antibodies are at high enough levels. If they are, your dog will be issued with a passport.

The passport allows your pet to travel to countries that accept the ‘Pet Passport Scheme’ but remember, it cannot return to the UK until six months from the date the passport was issued.More information can be found on the DEFRA website www.defra.gov.uk

Enjoy your holiday with your pet!

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Gladrag’s iconic So Couture! bombshell pencil dress is available in this beautiful ‘Carmen’ print comprising of red vintage roses set against a black background (see photo).This limited edition dress is the same one worn by Myleene Klass on the Alan Titchmarsh show in September.

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Just in time to help you with your Christmas shopping a new shop has opened in Portishead High Street. Portishead mum Lisa Harvey has opened Flutterbies in the Old Bakery at 42a High Street, just up from Glad Rags and Bennett’s Barbers. The shop sells an extensive range of children’s books ranging from picture books for babies, through to books to keep the teenagers happy. In addition to the books, Flutterbies stocks a range of gifts, wooden toys and jewellery.Lisa is looking forward to serving the Portishead community sand says she wants people to feel comfortable to browse. She said: “I want people to come in and look around without feeling obliged to buy something. If they come in to be nosy, that’s fine by me at least they will know what we sell and will hopefully come back when they need something.”

There’s no reason to be lonely this Christmas. Two Portishead ladies invite people over 50 who want to share friendship and a social calendar to get in touch. This is not a dating agency, it’s not just for single people and it’s not specifically for people looking for a relationship. It’s just a group of friends who want others to join them for nights out, trips to the theatre, walks etc. To find out more call Tess on 07767073091 or Geraldine on 07756450288.

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Gifts

Portishead provides plenty of opportunity to make shopping for those special Christmas gifts a delightful experience so why not have a good look around. We have been looking at ideas for Christmas gifts and here’s what we found.

For dad why not take a trip to Bryant’s Jewellers? They have a great selection of watches which any dad would be glad to receive as a gift and best of all they have watches to suit almost any budget! Or for the motoring man West Hill Auto Spares has some great practical gift ideas.

For mum there’s plenty to choose from. Whether it’s fashions in the designer boutiques or hair and beauty gift vouchers, there’s lots for mum in your town centre.

For other men in your life how about a trip to Freemans, from digital radio to a big screen TVs, you can guarantee they will have something for every man in the household. All ages appreciate IT, so try Nortech computers for everything from games to new keyboards and complete computer systems.

Top Hat and Tails has something for everyone with a wide array of gifts, we’re sure you will find what you need in their great selection.

The Outlet, Super Saver and the new Christmas Shop are ideal for stocking fillers, while the new children’s book and gift shop Flutterbies has plenty to keep younger family members happy. West Hill, complete with its own Christmas lights display, has plenty to offer too, from chocolates, to your favourite tipple from Costcutter, toiletries from the new West Hill Pharmacy or some pampering from the hair and beauty professionals.Whatever you are looking for your local businesses will be pleased to help.

Christmas is one of the most awaited festivals of the year. It’s that time when shades of red and green adorn the peaceful and serene whites. It’s a time for family and friends, a time to share peace, joy and happiness with those around us.

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For more information, please call 0117 933 9087 or go to www.cliftonhigh.bristol.sch.uk

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Education

This is a quote from Toru Kumon, who created the Kumon method of learning, and he said that every child has almost limitless potential, given the right support and conditions. Many parents with concerns about their child’s progress at school have turned to Kumon. Not only do the Kumon programmes develop the core maths and English skills, but also, the strong study skills which are required for academic success. Students begin at a level they

are comfortable with and by completing easier work in the initial stages, they will achieve from the start, building confidence from a solid foundation. Every new assignment is slightly more challenging than the last, and through directed study, students learn to master each topic before they move on to the next. This not only builds a growing sense of achievement, but enables them to tackle more challenging work with confidence.

Maths and English Study ProgrammesKumon can help your child progress with their maths and English studies, boost their confidence and help them shine.

Kumon programmes: work at a pace tailored to your child’s needs develop invaluable study habits and concentration establish a solid foundation for academic success complement the school curriculum

Every day Kumon helps children of all ages and abilities to realise their true potential. With over 600 centres nationwide, it’s convenient too.

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The three aaaghs Reading, writing and arithmetic.

All children are capable of greatness. Every child can achieve and every child can succeed. With help children can develop in ways that will amaze you.“It’s our job as educators not to stuff knowledge into children as if they were merely empty boxes, but to encourage each child to want to learn, to enjoy learning and be capable of studying whatever he or she may need to or wish to in the future.”

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•Promoting Catholic Values

•Securing and Celebrating Achievement

•Developing high self esteem and confidence in all pupils

•Providing learning opportunities which will prepare pupils for their future

“This is an outstanding school where pupils’ achievement is excellent and where their personal development and well-being

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LOCAL STORY

The PORTiSheAd STORY

Patrick explains:“I have always loved history and I have always been interested in natural beauty. From a very early age I explored old parts of the town I grew up in and enjoyed showing people special places I had found and telling them about the history.”After graduating Patrick spent years working in heritage but has now settled in Portishead to launch his dream business. He continues:“My aim is to share research, interest and information with as many people as possible, giving information about special places.” The Portishead Story is a specially created guided audio tour of all the special places of interest in Portishead. You are provided with a map, audio tour, photos and music for the four mile experience, which can be completed in around two hours if you decide to do it all in one go, but can easily split in to shorter sections.Patrick has a passion for protecting places of beauty and for each tour downloaded, 10% percent will be donated to a conservation project in the area the tour covers.Local Story also looks to work with local photographers, musicians and historians to help put together future Local Stories, from which royalties will be paid to successful contributors.Local Story will be in Portishead High Street for the Victorian Fayre on December 10th but meanwhile if you want to find out more visit www.local-story.co.uk or contact Patrick on 01275 818091 or mobile 07872 574335.

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If you are looking for a unique gift for someone special this Christmas what could be better than sharing the beauty of the local area with them? History lover Patrick Joel has launched a new business called Local Story. He provides audio tours of areas of interest across the country and his first stop is the town in which he lives – Portishead.

From as little as £3 for a download or £5 for a cd you can buy a guided tour, complete with map, photos and music of The Portishead Story. The CD will take you on a guided tour of beauty spots in the area, for you to explore on foot, by bike or car.

Cafe serving teas, coffees, ices, snacksand light meals.

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Feed the ducks, enjoy the boating lake, pitch and putt, children’s play area, cricket, tennis and more.

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To StartHome-made parsnip & thyme soup & baked mini roll

Home-made chicken liver pate served with ared onion marmalade

Smoked trout & mackerel salad

Main CourseTraditional roast turkey with all the trimmings

Roast sirloin of beef & Yorkshire pudding

Fresh salmon fillet with a watercress sauce

Home-made nut-roast wellington

All served with roast potatoes, roast parsnips &fresh seasonal vegetables

SweetsChristmas pudding with a home-made brandy sauce

White chocolate & raspberry tear

white chocolate truffle with raspberries andsweet coconut

Black forest tumble

rich chocolate sauce covers a decadent chocolatesponge with fruit puree

Biscuits & Cheese

£18.95 (3 course)£15.95 (2 course)

For all enquiries telephone: (01275) 392220

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MeMe Café Bars

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Sweet Potatoe & Butternut Soup with a Roll Peri Peri Chicken Wings

Spicy Meatballs served on Corn Bread Roasted Vegetables & Goats Cheese on Spice Bun

Jerk Chicken served on a bed of Plantain with Rice & PeasCurry Goat with Rice & Peas

Aubergine & Tomato Bake served with sauté Potatoes (V) Ackee & Mushroom served with Rice & Peas (V)

Ostrich Steak served with sauté Potatoes, Red Wine & Port Sauce All served with Vegetables

Fried Bananas with rum & ice cream (toffee available) Melktert (Custard Tart)

Jamaican Rum Cake with Rum sauce

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Recipe of the Month

Ingredients

3lb Beetroot (try to get the same size if poss) 1.5lb Cooking Apples0.5lb Sugar2 white onions1 teaspoon ginger spice1 pint vinegar

BEETROOT CHUTNEY

Method• Trim the beetroot of any leaves and scrub but leave on the tops and tails

• Boil in salted water until tender

• When cooked top, tail, skin and cut into small cubes or coarsely grate

• Peel, core and cut or grate the apples into another pan

• Peel, chop or grate the onions and add into the pan with the apple

• Add the sugar, ginger and vinegar to the pan and cook gently for about 30 mins stirring frequently

• Add the beetroot and cook for another 15 minutes

• Allow to cool and pot into sterilized jars

(makes approx 4 pints and is great with cheese, salads & Christmas leftovers)!!

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CHRISTMAS TREES!!

Hazel’s Tea Room open for a warm drink and home cooked food!

Everything for your gardening Christmas! At Brackenwood your local Garden Centre.

Planted baskets, ideal Christmas Gifts!

Colourful house plants. Poinsettias, Cyclamen, Orchids.

Garden Gifts, Gift Tokens, Tools, Bird Tables, Nest Boxes, Feeders.

Decorations, Wreaths, Sprays, Mistletoe.

Nordmans, Norway Spruces, Fraser Firs, Potted, Pot Grown and all undercover. From 1ft to 20ft!

Freshly cut and ones fromour own �eld!

Decide what type you want, Norway 1. Spruces are the traditional Christmas tree, Nordmans, Fraser Firs, Nobles and Blue Spruces are varieties which are known to hold their needles much better (but are more expensive to buy)Measure where the tree is going to go, 2. including its width!A good healthy tree should have fresh 3. looking and flexible needles and when tapped only a few fresh green needles should fall (it is normal for some older inner needles to drop).Ask the retailer when and where the 4. tree was cut from. Obviously the longer it has been cut the more chance it will not be as fresh. British trees tend to be cut later due to distance to travel.Any tree you buy should be out of its 5. net so you can see what you’re getting. Then the supplier can net it for you.If possible have a water retaining 6. stand. Cut off a couple of cm from the base and this will help the tree absorb water. They are just like cut flowers and will continue to take up water, always make sure the base is covered.To help prevent drying out, try and 7. keep tree away from radiators and other heat sources.

In December there is a very important issue of buying the family Christmas tree to consider.

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By: Chris Baker. Brackenwood Plant & Garden Centre, Abbots Leigh

However if you are determined to get out there, there are still a few jobs you could be getting on with.December is a good time to plant that hedge you have always wanted or shrubs or trees. You can always get rid of your old roses now and replace with new ones. But if you are going to do this get them in now before heavy frosts set or snowfalls and the soil freezes. Generally any plants and trees that are on display outside at a Garden Centre are okay to plant now, but always check with a member of their staff.As in last month’s article keep an eye on your winter protection for tender plants and top up any mulch that may have been washed away/broken down by heavy rains.At this time of year especially with hard frosts and snow don’t forget to look after the birds in your garden. Keep feeders topped up and provide fresh water.


Motoring by Mark Scales and Mick Brown.

The Renault Clio has been around since the early 90’s and with various models, styles and facelifts, has always been a popular small hatchback.

The newest model is no exception and with 44 different versions with prices ranging from around 11k to 18k there is a Clio for just about everyone. As well as the 3 door and 5 door the Clio also comes as a sports tourer with a boot capacity of over 430 litres and a sliding floor for easy loading.There are 5 engines to choose from, starting with the 75hp 1.2 and the 100hp turbocharged 1.2. The 1.5vvt which can have a manual 6 speed or a proactive automatic gearbox, and the 1.5dci diesel engines with the option of 86hp or a 6speed 106hp.For the younger driver, there is also a sporty looking Clio ‘S’, with white 16” alloys, a white front bumper insert and rear spoiler, ‘S’ embossed seats, white dash inserts and white dials. But for the petrol heads there is also a 2 litre Renault sport and even a very tasty looking Gordini model which are both pushing around 200hp.

The combined fuel economy of the petrol models ranges from 37 to 51 mpg and the diesel’s a very reasonable 61 to 64 mpg, which is good enough to compete with some of the hybrid cars.Renault are also doing their bit for the

environment with the eco2 program on the 1.2 petrol and 1.5 diesel models. Eco2 indicates that the vehicle produces less than 140g/km of CO2, has at least 5% recycled plastic and that 95% of the materials used could have a second life.As far as safety goes the Clio has several airbags, ABS with EBD (electronic brake distribution) and brake assist which has helped it become the first vehicle in its category to score a max 5 stars in its Euro NCAP crash tests.The Clio is keeping up with the times by offering panoramic sunroofs, MP3 connectivity and TomTom sat nav along with lots of other options to choose from.We visited Clist & Rattle on Portishead High Street to try one for ourselves and the very helpful sales team let us take one of the popular diesel models for a drive. The first thing I noticed was the engine noise ‘or lack of’ , unlike

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the noisy diesels in the early Clios, it sounded so quiet I had to check inside the fuel flap to be sure it was a diesel. The overall performance was good, the engine and gearbox felt smooth and responsive, and the suspension absorbed the bends and bumps with ease, but the steering was very light which around town was fine but lacked feeling as the speed increased. If you are looking for a small car at a reasonable price then the Clio is certainly a good contender!

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Money Matters

This month’s editorial is on investments

At Bluefish we are often asked why people should invest

through an independent adviser as opposed to banks or

a tied adviser who may appear to charge less.

Brooking, Ruse & Co.Brooking, Ruse & Co.Chartered Accountants

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Our advice would be that charges can be deceptive and you should always check what initial charges will be incurred, as well as what ongoing charges there may be. You should be aware that there could be large exit penalties with the investment, which lock you in for long periods of time, whereas an independent adviser will look to avoid these for you. The other consideration is the independent advice. An Independent financial adviser is able to research the whole market place and not just limited products. Therefore he or she can find the product most suitable for your needs from all that is available.Other points to consider include the ongoing advice that will be given to you and the regular reviewing of your portfolio. Independent advisers are committed to their clients’ ongoing needs, continually reviewing products and monitoring your funds. At Bluefish our wealth management proposition enables us to manage your total assets efficiently and ensure changes in the market are acted upon accordingly.

If you have an investment which you feel could be managed more effectively we would be happy to offer you a full review, with no obligation whatsoever.Please contact us on 01275 460494.

In the meantime, all at Bluefish Financial Services wish you all a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

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Large function room available for private hire at competitive prices, with its own bar and direct access to secluded garden, BBQ and children’s play area

The ideal venue for celebration parties, fundraising events, conferences, dinner dances and presentationsClarence House can offer its own catering service to suit your requirements.

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Consumer’s Corner

Virtual ShoppingOne not altogether positive aspect of the Internet is that it has changed the way we do business. More and more transactions now take place at a distance and buyer and seller rarely meet. Goods are available for inspection but usually only on screen, and rarely in the flesh.

As a result, the number of claims being pursued due to disappointment, defects, goods not matching their description and goods paid for and not arriving, has risen alarmingly. When buying or selling how do you avoid being caught out?First stick to basics. Avoid unusual arrangements about payment, people who only release a mobile number, paying via an intermediary (unless it is one of the recognised payment organisations) and anything that looks too good to be true, as it probably is! Verify the sellers identity if you can. If they are a private individual, are they reluctant to give you a home address? Is there a full contact address or is it a virtual store?Always check the small print, in particular if buying from abroad. Are there any duties or taxes to be paid? If so, you could find that as the buyer, you are liable. Paying duty and tax may well turn that bargain digital camera from Honk Kong, into an expensive introduction to internet shopping.

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Win a copy of football legend, Bobby Gould’s autobiography 24 Carat Gould.To win all you have to do is answer the following question and send it with your name, address and telephone number to our address on page 3. The first name drawn out on 30th December will win a signed copy of the book.

Q: How many clubs did Bob play professional league football for?Send in your answers now, remember the closing date is 30th December.You can buy a copy of 24 Carat Gould at McColls in High Street and Bob is expected to carry out a book signing at Carey’s DIY in December – watch the shop window for details.

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Business Spotlight

Jason Perry recently opened Point Break Tat-too in Clevedon Road, North Weston. Family man Jason, moved to the town because of the growing community and because no-one offers the same kind of service here.The 32-year-old uses all styles of tattooing in his business, including Japanese and realism. All designs are totally original and Jason invites customers to call in to discuss their ideas and requirements, so that together they can come up with the right design for each individual.

TATTOO PARLOUR

Most Suites Dry in 4-6 hoursCarpets Dry in 1-2 hours

Dust Mite Anti-Allergen

Re-Protect & Deodorisation

Beneficial for asthma and allergysufferers

Carpet and UpholsteryCleaningSpeacialists Incl. Oriental Rugs

Stain resistant applicationavailable to combat re-soilingkeeping your carpet andupholstery clean for longer

All service fully insured andguaranteed. If you are notcompletely satisfied we will putit right or refund your money.

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Units 7 - 8, Higgins Industrial Units, Station Road, Portbury, North SomersetIndependently owned and operated

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Uses the ChemDry patented “Hot Carbonating” cleaning system

which is both safe and non-toxic

The shop is health registered, immaculately clean and is regularly inspected. Everything used at Point Break Tattoo is disposable, no materials are ever used twice.Without a doubt, Jason is a talented artist who likes to create exactly what his clients have in mind. He says he started drawing from a very young age and used to spend time drawing tattoos on his friends’ arms at school, where art was his only major subject. The studio is very welcoming and relaxed. Anyone interested in finding out more about having a tattoo is welcome to drop in to see Jason and have a chat about it. Jason also undertakes commissions for paintings and portraits. Tattoo gift vouchers are also available.

Monthly Directory

SHEDS DIRECTTraditionallyBuilt To Last

PO Box 140, Clevedon, BS21 6ZJ

Tel: 07811 338841

A-Z of businesses near you!

Everything Portishead

Each month, we at Everything Portishead bring to you, a unique monthly directory of local businesses. While we are aware there are lots of handy directories available, from personal experience, we know how easy it is to mislay them or not be able to put your hand to them just when you need them. That’s why we came up with the idea of including in our community magazine every single month, a comprehensive directory of local services. That if you do lose your copy, you know another will be coming through your door in no time. Over the months we are getting to know our advertisers and are happy to promote their services to our readers. We are always looking for new contributors so if you provide a service or local business and would like to see it promoted through Everything Portishead, we would love to hear from you.

Everything Portishead, our community magazine has been delivered through your door on a monthly basis since August this year. Over the months the magazine has expanded and so has the production team. We are all local residents that either live in Portishead or have family connections in Portishead. We want your ideas and have listened carefully to both readers and advertisers as to what you want. We want to make this magazine everything you want to be.

There will be changes to the publication in the New Year. These changes are what our readers and advertisers have asked for because we are a small independent company nothing is set in stone. If you like the changes please tell us and likewise, if you don’t please tell us that too. Look out for changes in our January issue – it’s our New Year gift to you!To advertise in Everything Portishead or to send your news and views please write to44c High Street, Portishead BS20 6EL, telephone 01275 849369 or [email protected]


Business Directory A-B

Brooking Ruse & Co 108 High Street, Tel. 847463

Len Stevenson - FCCA, FCIS Chartered Certified Accountant, Chartered Secretary. For all your accounts and book-keeping needs Tel:01275 842683

The Outlet 82-82 High Street Tel: 01275 814060

T4 Bathrooms Tel: 07973 183077

Creative Nails Creative Nails and Lush Lashes Tel: 07872 040837

Natural Beauty - First & Second Floor, 4 Cabstand, Portishead Tel: 01275 845444

Lisa’s Complete Beauty & Wellbeing - Near Police Headquarters Tel: 07747 167200 or 01275 845314

Sperrings Farmhouse B & B Clapton in Gordano Tel:07816 903101

Gladrags Designer Outlet 42 High Street Tel: 01275 846420 or 07977 454422

Cahill & Freeman General BuildersNew build, extensions, loft conversions and general building work.Tel:07885 420365Richwood Construction - Design, new build, extensions, renovations, conversions, improvements and property maintenance Tel:01275 814097 or 07799 821652A J Read General Builder Tel: 849637 or 07974 095365B Probets Building and Maintenence Tel: 01275 374916 or 07966 500729

Coleacre boarding kennels and cattery Long established with safe and friendly servicevisit:www.coleacre.co.uk Tel:01275 372473

Green Co Tel: 07779 985549

Studio 2 Interior design and architecture Tel.07786 247027

Local Story visit www.local-story.co.uk Tel: 818091

Bennett’s Barbers 44 High Street Tel: 847988

HSBC Contact Tim Harvey Business Specialist 08455 838872

Blissful Bambinos Baby Massage Relaxed, friendly classes, a great way to calm and bond with your baby Tel:07968 526271

ACCoUntAntS

BeAUty SAlon

Bed And BreAkfASt

BoArding kennelS

BoUtiqUe - lAdieS

BUilderS

AgriCUltUrAl ServiCeS

ArCHiteCtS

AUdio toUrS

BABy mASSAge

BArBerSHop

BAnkS

BArgAin SHop

BAtHroom inStAllAtion

BeAUtiCiAn

Quality building plans All extensions, loft conversions, and new build. A local service you can trust, by a qualified Design Engineer, contact me for a free, no obligation quote.www.qualitydesignslimited.com

Tel: 07909 866952 or 01275 339361, Email: [email protected]

DPC ContractorsRenovation and Extension Specialist

From �oor to ceiling andeverything in between

Tel: 01275 846781 Mobile: 07809 561442

PORTISHEADCONSTRUCTION

Building & Maintenance ServicesRefurbishment & Renovation Specialists

All work insurance guaranteed

Call Portishead 07979 518390or 07971 976644

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Business Directory B-C

SPECIALIST CARPET & UPHOLSTERYWET & DRY CLEANING

We guarantee: • No Resoiling Residue• No Shrinkage • No Smells • No Split Seams

www.aquadri.co.uk

Call Andy Mobile 07970 544806FREEPHONE: Long Ashton 0800 5429190

3 FOR 2OFFER

(smallest room

FREE)

West Hill Auto Spares Open Mon-Sat and Sunday mornings. 3&4 The Triangle, West Hill, Tel:01275 844705

Scuffs Unit 33, Southfield Trading Estate, NailseaTel: 01275 858785

H & H Carpentry Specialists Tel: 07878 770921

Professional Carpenter & Joiner Mike Bird Kitchen planning and fitting specialist Tel:07970 283679

CAr BreAkerS

CArpetS And flooring

CAr SpAreS And ACCeSSorieS

CAr repAirS

CArpenterS

CArpenterS And joinerS

CArpenterS And joinerS

CArpet And UpHolStery CleAning

WANTED

CASH PAIDSCRAP CARS & VANS

Late & high mileage cars & vansPhone us for quick, polite service

50 mile radius of Weston07881 52066701934 824976

25 years experienceFor all your flooring needs

Any written quote beaten guaranteedCall for your no obligation quote

and advice on

Carpet SpecialistCarpet Specialist

07535 603966 07758 30487501275 817705

Glenwood Flooring

Carey’s Home & Garden 17 High Street Tel: 01275 398930

MeMe Chocolate Mirage Building Harbour Road Tel: 01275 390823

BUilding SUpplieS And diy

Lakeside Cafe Lake Grounds, Portishead Tel: 849634

Larsen’s Cafe 24 High Street Tel: 01275 460460

Corner Cafe Full English breakfasts, sandwiches, lunch menu - 7 days a week 7.30am-2.30pm (also take-away) 166 High Street, Portishead. Tel:01275 817400

CAfeS

CAfe/BArCarpentry and Joinery

Home Improvements andSash Window Specialist

For all your carpentry and joinery needsCall Richard Tel:

01275 399992 or 07815 795075

I&S ChemDryPLEASE ADD SEE OUR MAIN AD ON PAGE 51 Tel: 0800 731 0714


Business Directory C-C

T & L Carpets Supply and fitting of carpet/carpet tiles and laminate flooring visit:www.tlcarpets.co.uk Tel:07875 449487

Smart Flooring Ltd Quality carpets and flooring at affordable prices. Supply and fitting of carpets, vinyls, laminates and woods. Tel:07980 818740

S L Flooring Professional carpet fitter Free no obligation quotation & planning service. Select from samples in your own hom

S L Flooring Professional carpet fitter

Free no obligation quotation & planning service.Select from samples in your own home.

Tel: 07747 607620 or 01275 847740

www.portisheadflooring.co.uk

FOR A FREE QUOTATION07896 678200

CARPET & FLOORING OFALL TYPES

THE COMPLETE FLOORINGSERVICE BROUGHT TO

YOUR DOORPORTISHEAD FLOORING

SUPPLIED & FITTED

C40 CONSTRUCTION LTDDRIVEWAYS - TARMAC, CONCRETE OR BLOCK PAVERS

DOMESTIC DRAINS FOUNDATIONSRETAINING WALLS FENCING GATES

ALL FORMS LANDSCAPING GROUND WORKS CIVIL ENGINEERING PLANT HIRE

For a free, no obligation quotation contact either:Tim on 07970 439813 or Louis on 07971 328115C40

construction limited

Civil Engineering/Piling, Drainage and Septic Tank installation, Mini-digger and lorry plant hire, All general groundworks,

Formwork, Demolition, All types of concrete work

Buffet Catering Fresh sandwiches, homemade cakes and savouries. Reasonable rates for any occasion Tel:07771 484180Geraldines Business Meals Catering for all business and private functions and occasions. Tel:01275 373873

Flutterbies 42a High Street Tel: 07527 376619

Katrina Luton BSc Portishead Podiatry Practice. Please phone for appointments Tel:01275 397150

Nortech Computers New computers, laptops, upgrades, repairs & accessories10 High Street, Portishead Tel:01275 818699

Walnut Grove Providing a wide range of therapies, Slade Road, Portishead Visit: www.walnutgroveclinic.com Tel: 818303

Get Noticed Handmade Notice Boards, Bunting, Cushions Tel: 791623Organic Wheat Bags To ease Aches & Pains Tel: 817951Precious Pennies Gems Tel: 851330Carole’s Crackers Tel: 07775 888399

CAtererS

CompUter SAleS And SUpport

ConStrUCtion

CrAftS

ComplimentAry HeAltH CliniCS And tHerApiStS

CentrAl HeAting

CHiropodiSt/podiAtriSt

CHildrenS SHop

gWA WggMOBILE: 07796 132327OFFICE: 01275 846437www.agwgas.co.uk52 Drakes Way, Portishead. Bristol BS20 6LD

• Gas Servicing• Boilers/Combi’s• Condensing Boilers• Repairs• Landlord Safety Checks• Power Flushing• Underfloor Heating • Solar Panels


Business Directory C-D

Portishead LeRoc Visit: www.portisheadleroc.com Tel. 01275 846247

Limetree Dental 6 Woodhill Road, Portishead Tel: 840234

Go Fetch It www.gofetchit.co.uk Tel: 399091

Lavish Pets Offered to BS20 area Tel. 07843 611098

Ani-mates Pet Care Amy Fryer www.ani-mates.yolasite.com Tel: 07826633263

Cheryl Rowlands School of Drama - Drama classes for children aged 3 to 16 years.Tel:01275 818550

Steve Allen A.D.I.M.I.A.M Driving School30 years teaching people in Portishead to driveTel:01275 849893 or Text:07900 254765Wheelies Driving School Female driving instructor based in Portishead Tel: 07717 678556

ConServAtorieS

mpowellwindowswindows doors conservatories pvcu specialists

limited

established 18 years bsi accreditation

10 year insurance backed guarantee

all products manufactured toBritish standard kite mark

for a free no obligation quote please call

01275 879333Or visit our showroom at

unit 1 knowles road clevedon bs21 7xs

Email [email protected] www.mpowellwindows.co.uk

dentiStS

dAnCe

dog WAlker

dog trAining

drAmA SCHoolS

driving inStrUCtorS

Advertise your

Call 849369

BUSINESS£7.50with us for as little as

per month!

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Business Directory E-F

dry CleAning

7 The Triangle, West Hill, Portishead

Tel: 01275 845537

ProfessionalDry Cleaners

andService Laundrette

Door to DoorCollect and

Return Service

AA Anytime Electrical Local electrician part B compliant. Free estimates. Tel: 07973 802511P3 Electrical - All domestic electrical work carried out, sockets, lights, repairs, rewires. No job too small. Fully qualified, insured and Part P Approved. Tel:07506 696154

Port Marine Properties Studio 14, Kestrel Court, Harbour Road Tel: 01275 390677

Ashbury’s Estate Agents 41 years experience selling properties in Portishead. Also more than 4,000 French properties.Visit:www.ashburys.co.uk or Tel:01275 818200

Shipway Gate farm Shipway Gate Farm, Sheepway, Portbury Tel: 842216

PixieDust Fireworks & Party Co Unit 5 - 6 Priory Farm Ind Est, Station Road, Portbury, North Somerset, BS20 7TN, Tel:01275 371717, Email:[email protected], Visit:www.teampixie.co.uk

Reel Fun Portishead Quays Marina www.reelfunfishing.co.ukTel: 01275 848651

Fitness Hub Unit 31-33, Kestrel Court, Harbour Road Tel: 390502

F H Halliday & Son Funeral DirectorsIndependent family run business. 24 hour personal care. St Peter’s Court, High St, Portishead. Tel:01275 842121

Step-Up 41A High Street, Portishead Tel: 818582

Kumon Reading, Writing and Arithmetic Tel. 01275 371510

eleCtriCiAnS

eleCtriCiAnS

edUCAtion/tUtoring

eStAte AgentS

fArm SHopS

fireWorkS And fAnCy dreSS

fiSHing tACkle And BAit

fitneSS ClUBS

fUnerAl direCtorS

01275 460460 Mob: 07789 957491

LARSEN ELECTRICAL SERVICES

LARSEN ELECTRICAL SERVICES Qualified abd experienced electrician 1275 460460 Mob: 07789 957491

Quali�ed and experienced electrician

Part P reg. Reliable, friendly service. Free estimates

Steve Bailey Electrical

Tel:01275 848785

Reeds Rains - 41 High Street, Portishead. Visit us in the heart of the High Street - we’d love to sell your home Tel:01275 843371


Business Directory F-G

gArden Center & nUrSerieS

Brackenwood Garden Centre Brackenwood Nurseries - Leigh Court, Abbots Leigh Tel: 01275 375292

Tickenham Garage Stone Edge Batch, Tickenham Tel: 01275 852035

Harbour Garage - MOT testing, mechanical repairs, servicing and bodywork repairs Tel:01275 845001

Gordano Ford 6 Cabstand, Portishead MOT’s, Tyres, Servicing, Repairs and Maintenance Tel:01275 842180Tudor Garage - 51 High Street, Portishead. Family run business for MOT testing, service, bodywork and mechanical repairs Tel:01275 842374

floriStS

gArAge ServiCeS

Season’s Florist139a High Street, Portishead Tel: 01275 817528

Family run business providing �owers, plants, �oral tributes & balloonsWishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

FREE DELIVERY OFFERED TO HOMES AND BUSINESSESIN PORTISHEAD

CALL US TODAY TO PLACE YOUR ORDER 817528

CHRISTMAS TREES HOLLY WREATHS

VEGETABLESFRUIT BASKETS (to order)

CHRISTMAS BOUQUETS

gArden ServiCeS

gAteS And rAilingS

gift SHopS

grApHiC deSignerSBristol Railings & Gates Portishead based business - gates, railings, balustrades, handrails, balconies and security grills, alterations & repairs. Tel: 07775 943587 After 6pm 01275 818127

My Lovely Stuff www.mylovelystuff.com Tel: 01275 849811

ThinkThink Tel:01275 842768 Visit: www.thinkthink.co.uk

Top Hat and Tails - 52 High Street Tel: 843063 orvisit: www.tophatandtails.uk.com

West Country Logs and Seasonal Produce

Also gardening undertaken.For more information call 07818 616907

Naish Hill, Clapton in Gordano


Business Directory H-M

HAir And BeAUty SAlonS

HeAltH food Store

Home entertAinment Centre

Home improvement

HypnotHerApy

indiAn reStAUrAntS

inSUrAnCe ServiCeS

ironing ServiCeS

jeWellery SAleS And repAirS

Robert John 4 Cabstand, Portishead Tel: 01275 842177Tonic Hair & Beauty House 2 Combe Road, Portishead Tel: 01275 843554

Laura’s Hair Studio - Find us behind Bennett’s Barbers, 44 High Street Tel:01275 847988 or 07766 600027Haileys Hair Studio 59 High Street Tel: 818800

Mother Nature 100 High Street, Portishead Tel: 817178

Freemans 47 High Street Tel: 01275 818180

Hennessy Home Surgery Home improvements and property maintenance. Fully Insured. Tel:07899 906419

Marion Ware Hypnotherapy - The Harbourside Practice, 3 Redcliffe Parade East, Redcliffewww.marionware-hypnotherapy.co.uk. Tel: 07833 473967

Ghandi Indian Restaurant 57 High Street Tel:01275 818437

Bristol & London - Harbour Court, Portishead. Tel: 841111 www.bristolandlondon.com

Bryants Jewellers - Bryants Jewellers 48b High Street, Portishead Tel:01275 842862

Norecliffe PropertyServices

07828194983 or01275844836

[email protected]

Kitchen & Bathroom ElectricalPlumbingGeneral Maintenance

Halos Ironing SurgeryFree Collection and Delivery

Tel. 07789 715442Average Basket of ironing only£15-£20. All items returnedwithin 24 hours

Established over 10 years

24 Goldcrest wayPortishead

lAdieS fASHion/BoUtiqUeS

lAndSCApe gArdening

The Hub 17 High Street Tel: 840140

Garden design, turfing, garden patios & walls, fencing, grass cutting, hedge trimming,tree felling

KCR Landscaping

Tel:01275 818001www.kcrlandscaping.co.uk

Over 30 years ExperienceHappy Christmas

mArketing ConSUltAntSPeppermint Edge Tel: 0780 789 5050 Visit: www.peppermintedge.co.uk

Business Directory M-P

pAinterS And deCorAtorS

petS And gArden CentreS

pHArmACy

plAStererS

plUmBerS

plUmBing And HeAting engineerS

monUmentAl Stone mASon

mortgAgeS And finAnCiAl AdviSerS

mUSiC leSSonS

oUtdoor leiSUre

offiCe ServiCeS

Portishead Pet and Garden Centre For all your pet and garden needs at very competitive prices. Tel:01275 842265

West Hill Pharmacy 117 Avon Way, Portishead Tel: 840066

G J Rollings Plastering to customer satisfaction leaving job clean & tidy. Tel:01275 849627WLB Plastering Services Domestic work undertaken. Polite, friendly service. Free quotations Tel:07772 872257

Steve Carey Local plumbing specialist Tel:07768 293110

Future Plumbing Unit 3 Harbour Road Trading Estate Tel: 844487

Bluefish Financial Services Indepent Financial AdviceTel: 01275 460494

OK Mortgages Independent Mortgage Advice Tel: 0845 4300 303

Fiddle Lessons Jill Elliot Tel. 01275 847909

Summit Outdoor Leisure Co-op car park Tel: 847778

Pure Offices Kestrel Court, Harbour Road Tel.01275 390400

Contact Rob 07955 554421

Portishead (01275) 845424Clevedon (01275) 791065

(after hours)

R.F. & A.F. IlesMonumental Mason And Sculptor

Memorials in Stone, Marble & GraniteAdditional Inscriptions, Nameplates, Signs

& Renovations.LARGE RANGE OF DESIGNS AVAILABLE

115 High Street Portishead Bristol

Need a new boiler?Try our Christmas Special Offer!

High Efficiency Condensing BoilerSupplied and Installed

Manufacture Trained Installation EngineersFree 5 year warranty

121 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PTEmail [email protected]

Call us on01275 847560

or visit our showroom for a free quotation

Free MagnaClean Filter

Maximizing Lifeand Efficiency

The Plumbing & Heating Team

No. C10444 No 303978

T & R InteriorsProfessional Painting and

Decorating

Friendly, local service

Excellent rates & free quotes

Call: 07715 590035

Gas Safe Registered, tiling, bathroom installations and general plumbing

Manson Plumbing Solutions

Call Craig on 07824 324010No call out charge

Business Directory P-S

printerS

property mAintenAnCe

Printacopy 2-4 High Street, Portishead For all your printing (including plan printing) and copying needs Tel:01275 844100

Port Marine Services Studio 14, Kestrel Court, Harbour Road Tel: 01275 844794

William Harvey Domestic Services - Domestic services for your home at competitive prices Tel: 07807 006444

Brian Sheargold - Brian Sheargold House Maintenance, Established 1983, Fully Insured, Exterior/Interior Repairs/Renewal Tel: 01275 844688

Derrick FowlerProperty Maintenance &General HandymanFrom a dripping tap tocomplete renovation

Mobile: 07923 580481Tel: 01275 844868

N J Plumbing and Heating Gas Safe - Installations and repairs Tel:07973 422053

Plumbing Master Central heating installation, servicing and repairs, gas safe registered Tel:01275 842402 or 07836 369238

pUBliC HoUSeSBlack Horse Real ales & ciders. Lovely surroundings Tel:01275 842105Royal Inn Pier Road, Portishead Tel: 843944Royal Oak West Hill, Portishead Tel: 01275 843176The Phoenix Bar Victoria Square Tel: 817263The Albion Bristol Road, Portishead Tel: 817908Brewers Fayre Gordano Gate Tel: 08701 977 212

Kings Arms St Georges Hill, Easton-in-Gordano, Tel. 01275 372208The Anchor Ham Green Hill, Ham Green Tel: 01275 372253Failand Inn Clevedon Road, Failand Tel: 01275 392220

White Hart Clevedon Road, Weston-in-Gordano Tel: 01275 849478

removAlS And CoUrier ServiCeS

reStAUrAntS

SCHoolS

SCAffolding

SHoe SHopS

SHedS

SoCiAl ClUB

Light Removals Anything Anywhere including House Clearance Contact Andy 07789 798041 or 01454 632640

Jacks Brasserie Harbour Road, Port Marine Tel: 397304

Approved Access Scaffolding Your local scaffolding companyVisit:www.approvedaccess.co.uk Tel:07811 154579

Clifton High School Tel: 0117 933 9087

St Bede’s Catholic College 0117 3772200

Solelution 114 High Street Tel: 01275 843399

Sheds Direct 07811 338841

Clarence House Clarence House, High Street Tel: 847051

SoliCitorSCharles Cook & Co Kestrel Court, Harbour Road Tel: 01275 390432

Quality Solicitors Burroughs Day Combe House, Combe Road Tel: 01275 843213

SportS SHopS

The Sports Shop 39 High Street Tel: 842573

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Business Directory P-W

SUpermArketS

tAe kWon-do

tAke AWAyS

tAttoo pArloUr

Stone mASonSimon Cosnett Professional Stone Mason. Conservation Specialist. 25 years experience. Tel:01275 848189

Costcutter 109 Avon Way Tel: 848177

Gemini Tae Kwon-Do www.geminitkd.co.uk Tel: 01278 793422

Star Pizza 6 The Triangle, West Hill Tel: 849988

Point Break Tattoo - 17 Clevedon Road, North Weston07884468010

Carbrite Taxis - Local service £3.50 anywhere in Portishead. Regional and national service, hospitals, airports etc. Tel:01275 843998 or 843101

W M Staddon The Barn, Parnell Road, Clevedon Tel: 873214

tAxi/privAte Hire

timBer merCHAntS

tyreS And exHAUStS

vetS

WASte removAl

WindoW CleAnerS

WindoWS & doorS

Gatsby’s/Avenue Cars Reliable, friendly service Tel:01275 846633

Vale Vets 1 Beach Road West Tel: 847400

Watkins & Tasker 57 High Street Tel: 01275 397449

Dazzling Window Cleaning Local, professional window cleaner. Domestic and commercial. Tel:01275 848355 or 07768323736Martin Lewis Experienced established window cleaner & gutter clearance Tel:07796 786925

HiQ 160 High Street Tel: 01275 849158

MINIBUS HIRE

Private Hire 24 HourTaxis (Private Hire)

& Mini BusTel: 01275 817115Or 07875223415

FLASH CARS

R & R RUBBISHREMOVALS

Home ClearanceGarden Clearance

Site Clearance

Call Ray on Tel:

07772 214180

Competitiveprices.No job toosmall

hennessy home surgeryproperty maintenance and home improvements

Hennessy Home Surgery, run by Portishead tradesman Pat Hennessy has over the years built up

a reputation for honesty and integrity as well as quality workmanship.

Hennessy Home Surgery offers a complete Property Maintence Service, from top to bottom

& from inside to out.

Services include:• Electrical Services

• Plumbing• Complete Bathroom Planning & Installation

• Carpentry & Joinery• Painting & Decorating

• Garden Services• Outdoor Property Maintenance

• Window / Door Cleaning• Rubbish Clearance

Fully InsuredFree consultations and quotes

Tel: 01275 840259 Mobile: 07899 906419

www.hennessyhomesurgery.com

Sales, Lettings & Property Management

Visit www.portmarineproperties.co.uk or call 01275 390677Port Marine Properties Ltd. 14 Kestrel Court, Harbour Road, Portishead BS20 7AN

*Terms and Conditions Apply **For Limited Period

“Don’t call the rest, call the best!”

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