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Get ahead of the carve this Halloween
Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) is urging residents to get ahead of the carve and help reduce scary amounts of waste this Halloween season. There are a whole host of ways to join in with Halloween
Burnham on Sea BMX race track are hosting the 2021 South West BMX Regional Series Round 10 on Sunday 31st October at Apex Park.
This race is part of a series and will see riders travel from across the south west to compete. There will be races for novice and expert riders. We are encouraging the local community to
Help us keep each other safe at Burnham’s grand fireworks display on 7th November 2021
The town council is excited to once again bring Burnham’s spectacular fireworks display to the seafront at 6:30pm on Sunday 7th November 2021. Town Mayor, Cllr Mike Facey said, “After coronavirus stopped last year’s event,
Spot the signs of domestic abuse and modern slavery
New free online resources are available for both professionals and the public to help spot the signs and reduce the risk of becoming a victim of domestic abuse and modern slavery. This new range
The way forward for Berrow Beach winter parking
Following representations from Berrow residents and the positive and constructive proposals from Discover Brean – a group of Berrow and Brean businesses – Sedgemoor District Council has come up with a way forward to allow
Shop Sedgemoor banners
Eagle-eyed residents will notice a wave of banners on lamp posts which are being put up this week. As part of Sedgemoor District Council’s help for local shops and their customers affected by the
Somerset Water Forum -19th November 2021
There will be an exciting variety of speakers and the forum will cover a range of current water environment related topics. Please note that the link in the attached poster does not work so,
Seed – Create the Future
Join Seed this October half term for a series of free creative arts pop up events taking place throughout Sedgemoor. With activities ranging from circus skills and creative writing to badge making and an open
Corrinne Curtis, with the Princess Theatre & Arts Centre and Seed Sedgemoor presents: The Nornen Project
A brand-new show, made for Burnham – come and be part of the story Have you seen the Nornen? The shipwreck at Berrow? Have you heard the stories? Led by Producer and Burnham girl Corrinne
Burnham-on-Sea businesses spruce up shop fronts with grant boost
Independent retailers in Burnham are enhancing their shop fronts thanks to a grant scheme in connection with the Burnham Evolution Plan. Nearly 20 shop owners or lessees applied for grant funding to up the value
Highbridge Area Foodbank support for residents
Highbridge Area Foodbank covers Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge & its immediate surrounding areas, Brean, Berrow, Lympsham, East Brent, Brent Knoll, Mark, East & West Huntspill. In 2020, the foodbank distributed the equivalent of 24,200 meals to 2,688
Calling all students
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
Waste less and stay safe this autumn
With Halloween this month, make the most of pumpkin seeds and flesh for tasty treats, from pies to toasted snacks. Great recipes from campaigners Hubbub here: hubbub.org.uk/how-to-eatpumpkin. For trick-or-treat, save money with healthier home-made options,
Making the Most of the Coast Business Workshops
For all tourism businesses in Somerset and Exmoor If you run a tourism and hospitality business on the England Coast Path or South West Coast Path in Somerset and Exmoor we’re running SIX FREE WORKSHOPS exploring
Financial boost for businesses in Sedgemoor
Sedgemoor businesses are set to benefit for a whopping £1m from Sedgemoor District Council’s latest Business Support Programme. Sedgemoor’s Economic Development Team has designed a range of schemes that will boost productivity, innovation, greener operations
Make your mark on the sea wall in Burnham-on-Sea
Together with Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council (BoSH Town Council), Seed is offering an exciting opportunity for a local artist to create artwork for the sea wall in Burnham-on-Sea. In conjunction with the creation of
JOIN THE JOURNEY FOR A ONE OFF PERFORMANCE IN HIGHBRIDGE
Join local artists and members of the community for a one-off FREE event with local performers Pirates of the Carabina on Sunday 3 October, telling their stories of journeys. PIRATE TAXI is a funny, family-friendly
Bye-bye to beach safety staff
With nights drawing in and cooler weather, the beach safety staff at Burnham-on-Sea and Berrow Beaches have now finished for the season. There will be no vehicular access or parking on Berrow Beach from the
Grants and support for budding young business people in Somerset
Training and Employment Support Grants could help a young person aged 16-30 with the cost of essential items for training or apprenticeships, or to start a new job. This could
Helpline supports Burnham and Highbridge residents
A community helpline has been set-up to support residents of Burnham and Highbridge with shopping, picking-up prescriptions and more. The Burnham and Highbridge Coronavirus Community Support Group founded the helpline last year, which has since