Do you want to help make long-lasting changes in your local area? Do you have concerns about an issue affecting you and your community and want to do something about it? Do you have innovative
A dedicated helpline set up to provide a single point of contact for Somerset residents at the start of the coronavirus pandemic has now taken more than 17,000 calls. Somerset’s Coronavirus Helpline was launched in
Saturday 18th December, 7.30pm Don’t miss the next Blues in the Pews session this weekend. Come along to St John’s Church in Highbridge on Saturday 18th December for 7.30pm and join in on a great
Burnham-on-Sea’s community Christmas tree in Pier Street has been vandalised again. Sadly, it’s the second time since the Christmas lights switch-on that the Christmas tree lights have been cut. The lights contractor has assured us
Would you like to win a prize in recognition of your house Christmas lights display? The Town Council is once again inviting all residences in Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge to enter this year’s Christmas Light Competition.If
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Santa will be able to unable to get to his Grotto in Apex Park this Saturday, 4th December between 1300 hrs and 1600 hrs. He apologises to all the children
Are you passionate about Burnham and Highbridge? Do you want to sink your teeth into a project you care about? We need inspired, dedicated and active young people aged 15-19 who live in the Burnham and
Festive shoppers are asked to think outside the box this year as figures reveal the scale of Somerset’s the cardboard culture. The cardboard collected from the average Somerset home has increased by more than a
During the pandemic with many people spending more time at home; it has easy to spot all those ‘little’ jobs that need doing around the house, but money could be tight. That is where Lendology
On Tuesday 23rd November the Burnham Area Evening Flower Club held their Flower Club Christmas demonstration at the Princess theatre. Special guest of the evening was national demonstrator and award winning florist Nigel Whyles who
Six sturdy wooden structures, all based on things you may see in Apex Park, have been installed around the pond on the lakeside track. They can also be used a wildlife treasure hunt, so that
Father Christmas will be stopping off at Apex Park in Highbridge on Saturday 4th December where he will be inviting children to tell him what they would like for Christmas. The Friends of Apex Park
The Mind in Somerset Sedgemoor Community Support Project offers support to residents old and new, living in Sedgemoor and West Somerset. We recognise that as communities grow and change there can be pressures and stresses
Organisations from across the county are joining together to deliver a new unitary council for Somerset – and local people are encouraged to be part of the conversation. A public meeting is planned at Donyatt
Come join in celebrating the start of the festive season in Highbridge – the celebrations begin with the SEED lantern parade starting at Bank Street carpark next to the Community Hall at 4pm. (To join
Following on from the success of last year’s lantern making project, GlowHome, Seed have just launched Glow Lanterns, this year’s creative activity to run alongside the Christmas lights switch on. You can make your very
Beach-goers to Berrow are reminded that work will be starting next Monday, 15th November, when Sedgemoor District Council will be constructing a car parking area just off Coast Road at Berrow. The vehicle and pedestrian
Chris started working for the council in October 1996. For most of this time the his role has been as a caretaker in the cemeteries, with many locals and visitors getting to know him whilst
Members of the community are invited to join the Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea Christmas light switch on events in this year’s lantern parades. Last Christmas, due to Covid-19 restrictions, Christmas light switch on events up and
The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023, with an additional bank holiday on Monday 8th May 2023.
We are keen to hear from groups/organisations in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge that are looking to celebrate the Coronation. The Town Council has £1500 available to allocate to events being organised to celebrate the Kings Coronation. The maximum grant to be allocated per event will be £500.
You must meet the following criteria for your application to be considered:
– The event will be open to all members of the public
– The event will be free of charge
– The event will take place within the Coronation weekend
– The event will take place within Burnham on Sea or Highbridge
Applications will close on Monday 6th March at midday.
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