June 2016
Issue 86
www.watchetadvertiser.com
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Independent community based publication
The Ancient Mariner, Watchet
Jon Coole
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Hello,
This month I am going to talk briefly about internet speeds,
the different types and how to check if you are getting what you pay for.
So, firstly, do you know what your connection speed should be? At work
we have Fibre Optic and at home we have ADSL, and we get simultaneous
upload and download of 100 Mbps. Your standard home connection
generally doesn't deliver that, eg you may get up to 20 Mbps and an upload
of 2. So when you run a speed test it should say 20 Mpbs download and 2
Mbps upload. How do you check? Go to www.speedtest.net and run the
test.
You can also check your local exchange to find out the different type of
connection you may be able to get, eg https://www.samknows.com/ click
on “UK Broadband availability” in the blue box at the top and then from
the left side “Exchange search” then type your town name and see what
you get. If you are not getting the speed you are paying for contact your
provider and ask for some help as they may be able to resolve it. However,
be aware, they often use the term “up to”. So you will get UP TO 20 Mbps.
Don't be afraid to change companies either. You can get some great deals
now for the internet but you will have to shop around. Check
http://www.uswitch.com/broadband/ for a better idea what you can get in
your area. Be careful about the contract length as they tend to try and push
an 18 month contract now which you may not want to be signed up to.
The best thing I can suggest is for you to ask your neighbours and friends
locally. They will probably have horror stories but you may also find
someone who is delighted with the service, speed and reliability. And don’t
be afraid to ask providers for more information, eg price guarantees, speed,
reliability and uptime promises. If you are having major problems, you have
made a complaint, and you still don’t have a solution, contact OFCOM
http://consumers.ofcom.org.uk/complain/phone-and-broadband-complaints/
Next month I am going to talk about WiFi repeaters and how systems can
be improved to give better coverage. As usual, if you have any questions,
please send me an email, Andy at [email protected]
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This Friday - every Friday
Live classical and light music over dinner from 7pm
“Friday night is music night at the Gables Restaurant”
in the Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster
Restaurant Bookings
01643 821425
or email [email protected]
WILLITON
BEAUTIFUL THATCHED
HOLIDAY COTTAGE
3 bedrooms + sofa bed
sleeps 7 to 9 + infant
DOGS & NON-SMOKING OWNERS WELCOME!
short breaks, holidays or longer stays available
free WIFI access, sunroom, off-street parking & fully enclosed private garden
fridge-freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer & dishwasher
family bathroom plus ground floor
shower room
highchair, cot and stair gate available
www.ourholidaycottage.co.uk
tel: 07711 286 510
Blooming Great Tea Party for Marie Curie
As a Marie Curie Nursing team member in Bristol and Somerset I am grateful
for the fundraising efforts of your readers which enable me and my colleagues
to help more people living with a terminal illness, and their families. I want to
ask if your readers will continue this support by hosting their own Blooming
Great Tea Party for Marie Curie between 20-29 June.
To date, Blooming Great Tea Party events across the UK have raised over
£4.5 million since the campaign started in 2008. By hosting a Blooming Great
Tea Party this summer you will be helping Marie Curie Nurses like me to
provide more hands-on care and vital emotional support. With your backing
we can do more, for more of the families who need us.
Please register to host your Blooming Great Tea Party at
www.mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty or call 0800 716 146. Share your ideas and
photos on social media using #Blooming Great. Thank you for your support.
Catherine Le Roy
Marie Curie Nurse, Bristol and North Somerset 6th May 2016
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NHS and Private Patients
Budget, Fashion and Designer
Frames
Contact Lenses
Prescription Sunglasses
Check our excellent prices
Why travel to Minehead,
Taunton or Bridgwater when we
are on your doorstep?
55B SWAIN STREET
WATCHET
01984 634140
Your Local Independent Quality Optician
Monday to Saturday 10am-4.30pm Sundays 11.30am-3.30pm
1 THE ESPLANADE, WATCHET
01984 656224
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B R James Opticians 3 The Parks, Minehead 01643 702 983
LOOK at our latest offer on lenses
Buy one get one half price! Includes prescription Sunglasses
Call in and ask for details on this great offer!
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Exmoor Tourism are currently seeking really special eye-
catching ideas for some press releases that are innovative, new, novel,
fresh, unconventional, unorthodox, unusual, inventive, ingenious:-
Sensational forthcoming new offers.
New exciting businesses starting-ups.
New thrilling experiences or products being offered by existing
businesses etc.
Notable anniversaries and special one off events etc. would be of
interest too.
Details – Email: Elke at [email protected]
Quantock Pharmacy 11 Swain Street WATCHET TA23 0AB
Tel: 01984 631343 Fax: 01984 633235
Pharmacist Manager: Mr Justin Margison BPharm (HONS) CertED,MRPharms
Quick, efficient service with no queuing Telephone ordering of your prescriptions (please ask first) FREE deliveries to a wide area Fine fragrances and gifts Any product not stocked? WE WILL ORDER IT Traditional, community orientated friendly pharmacy NEW longer opening hours with NO LUNCH CLOSURE MON-FRI 8:30am-6.00pm, SAT 9.00am-5.00pm
VISIT US SOON!!
53 Swain Street, Watchet
Tel: Steve on 01984 634 807
Sea, Coarse & Fly Tackle
Live & Frozen Bait
Rods, Reels, Clothing & Accessories
Open 9-5 Mon-Sat, Closed Wednesday
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Incorporating Watchet Outdoor Leisure and Chandlery
Large selection of Outdoor Leisure products
Casual and Outdoor Clothing inc Footwear
Full Range of Fishing Equipment
Full Yacht Marina and Boatyard Facilities
Ice Cream Parlour with Real Somerset Farmhouse Ice Cream
Internet Shop and Mail Order www.watchetchandlery.co.uk
Large stocks of marine products and paints
Watchet Harbour Marina Ltd 10 The Esplanade
Watchet Somerset TA23 0AQ 01984 631264 Fax: 01984 634898
[email protected] www.watchet-harbour-marina.com
WILLITON MINIBUS
0011998844 663399114411
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Car Spares and Accessories
Tel : 01984-633493
Unit 6, Roughmoor Enterprise Park, Williton, Somerset, TA4 4AT
www.motorlinewilliton.co.uk
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All types of property maintenance and refurbishment
Always happy to provide a free quote
Mobile 07729-111-678 Home 01278-741078
Aaron Building Keith Taylor
LOCAL BUILDER FOR ALL YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Established 30 years Quality assured
Roofing Plumbing Heating Painting and decorating Glazing Plastering Bricklaying, walls, extensions, garden
paving Planned maintenance and emergency repairs of all buildings Extensions and conversions Complete or part renovations of
bathrooms and kitchens
01984 640020 07930 672 437
S.G. Walsh Property Maintenance
All aspects of decorating work undertaken.
Small maintenance jobs to full refurbishment.
Wood work, guttering, fencing, fitting kitchens & lots more.
Call Steve today for a free no obligation quote.
6 Greenway, Watchet, TA23 0BP
Telephone 01984 639153 or 07725 699388
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Watchet Market Season 2016
There has been a market in Watchet
since the 13th century and this tradition
continues today with the lively and
colourful Watchet Summer Market.
Every Wednesday between 9.30am to
3.30pm from May to September,
brightly-coloured gazebos are erected
on The Esplanade, overlooking the
harbour and marina, and traders arrive to
offer the best of local produce and craft.
Prospective traders who would like a pitch
should contact the Town Council Office at
Courtesy of
http://www.visit-watchet.co.uk/
DISCOUNT CARPETS & BEDS
Three Piece Suites, Bedroom Suites,
Electric Beds, Pine Furniture,
Recliners, Sofa Beds etc.
Tel: 01643 702535 Fax: 01643 702694
UNIT 3B, MART ROAD, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET TA24 5BJ
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MARKS DOMESTIC REPAIRS
For all washing machine and tumble dryer repairs
BOSCH ZANUSSI HOTPOINT CREDA ARISTON BENDIX CANDY INDESIT BEKO SERVIS WHITEKNIGHT WHIRLPOOL HOOVER
New washing machine installations and disposal of old washing machines
We offer a selection of QUALITY RECONDITIONED MACHINES
All work guaranteed
[email protected] www.marksdomesticrepairs.co.uk
FOR FREE ADVICE:
01984 629333 or 01823 283338 01278 495044 or 01643 475005
************************************************** FOR LOCK PROBLEMS, SUPPLY OF QUALITY LOCKS TO INSURANCE
STANDARD, UPVS LOCK SYSTEMS AND CYLINDERS, KEYED ALIKE AND
MASTER SYSTEMS AND MUCH MORE, PLUS AN INSTALLATION AND
EMERGENCY SERVICE IF REQUIRED ... RING
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Fax: 01643 709153 email: [email protected]
A FAMILY RUN COMPANY NOT A MULTI-NATIONAL
SPEAK TO CHRIS OR AARON, IF WE CAN HELP WE WILL
************************************************** WE COVER WILLITON AND WATCHET
AND IF WE CAN’T SOLVE THE PROBLEM WE DON’T CHARGE
YALE CHUBB UNION ERA
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Reduce energy costs
Reduce energy costs at the Minehead Energy
Saving Centre, in the Co-op car park, on
Saturday 4th June from 10am till 1pm.
We are open for switching and general advice
on using less energy.
If you bring bills to show how much energy you
use we will do a search on the computer to find
the cheapest supplier for you.
And we can help you sort out problems with bills, meters, grants and
cold houses.
If you would like to find out more we can give advice on the phone or
visit you at home.
Contact Hester 01643 821768
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NOW IN STOCK
DIESEL PETROL INVERTER SITE GENERATOR
01984 631661 07979 731769
Roger and Darren Grellier
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
TO HEAVY LANDSCAPING
FAMILY RUN BUSINESS SINCE 1989
WE OFFER FIRST CLASS WORK
FREE ESTIMATES
Tree Surgery / Wood Chipping
Fencing : Patios : Hedges
Ponds : Lawns : Turfing : Decking
Driveway Restoration
(any material)
Stonewall Cladding
ALL WORK CONSIDERED AND PRICED
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News from the Exmoor Pony Centre Ashwick, Dulverton TA22 9QE
The next event to be held at the Centre is a Spring Activity
Afternoon on Thursday 2nd June from 12:00 till 3:00 when there
will be a variety of activities for children to enjoy, including pony rides
for anyone age 4 or above. If the weather is not friendly, everything will
take place under cover.
The ponies are preparing for lots of promotional events throughout the
summer: pony Tom started his offsite duties on Saturday 7th May when
he joined author Victoria Eveleigh to launch her new book, Katy’s Pony
Summer, at South Molton Library to the excitement of many children.
Some of you may have seen on local TV news that a man called
Michael Woodcock, a retired solicitor, is planning an ambitious feat for
this summer. Having sat on a pony for the first time at the age of 69 at
the Exmoor Pony Centre, he decided to learn how to ride and aims to
take part in the Exmoor Pony Society’s Working Hunter Class at
Dunster Country Fair on Wednesday 27th July when he will be 73.
He has a page on Facebook: Michael Woodcock -Exmoor Pony and
importantly a Just Giving page where supporters can donate:
www.justgiving.com/michael-woodcock-exmoor-pony or you can find the
link through the website www.moorlandmousietrust.org.uk Do support
him and the ponies if you possibly can, either in advance or on the day
itself and watch out for more news items.
Please note that the Exmoor Pony Centre is open to visitors between
10:00 and 4:00 on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
throughout the summer.
STOGUMBER OPEN GARDENS
This year, we have moved to Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th -due to The Queen’s
Birthday Celebrations. All proceeds go to local charities and some £7600 was raised
last year for local hospices and St. Mary’s Church. 13 gardens are open again this year
and offering a complete variety, from very large to small cottage gardens.
Our famous food will again be available in the village hall, together with plants,
cakes and a very large bric-a brac offering. Just turn up at car park on Station Road.
Adults £6 for a week-end ticket, under 14s free.
www.stogumber.org.uk or ring 01984 656689 TA4 3TQ
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VARIETY SHOW Music, Song & Dance
from around the World with D.r.e.a.m.s Performing Arts
Alima Janaan Belly Dancers The Backbeats, Still Tapping
and many more talented artists from the local community
Regal Theatre, Minehead Sat. 9th & Sun. 10th July at 7.30pm
An exciting show for all the family
not to be missed, so book tickets early.
Box Office: 01643 706430
Online: regaltheatre.co.uk
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Lynton Cinema LEE ROAD, LYNTON, EX35 6HW
Adults £5.00, Senior Citizens £4.50, Children £3.00
BOOKING AND ENQUIRIES: 01598 753397
PLEASE NOTE FILMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Tues 31 May for 3 days at 8pm, Mat Wed 1, Thurs 2 June at 2.30pm TARON EGERTON, HUGH JACKMAN
EDDIE THE EAGLE The story of Eddie Edwards,
the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics. PG 105 minutes
Fri 3 June for 7 days at 7.30pm, Mat Sat 4, Mon 6 at 2.30pm CHRIS EVANS, ROBERT DOWNEY JR
CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Political interference in the Avengers' activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man. 12A 147 minutes
Fri 10 June for 7 days at 8.00pm, Mat Mon 13 at 2.30pm MIA WASIKOWSKA, JOHNNY DEPP
ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Alice returns to the whimsical world of
Wonderland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter. PG 108 minutes
FILM CLUB PLEASE BOOK TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT 01598 752490 [email protected]
Sun 12 June at 5.00pm BASIL RADFORD, JOAN GREENWOOD
WHISKY GALORE ! Scottish islanders try to plunder 50,000 cases of whisky from a stranded ship. Members £3.00, Guests £5.00
Fri 17 June for 7 days at 8.00pm, Mat Mon 20 at 2.30pm
BERNARD HILL, SIMON CALLOW
GOLDEN YEARS Fate, the pensions crisis and a
steadfast refusal to accept the injustice of old age have contrived to force law abiding, retired couple, Arthur and Martha Goode into a life of crime. .12A 96 minutes
Fri 24 June for 7 days at 8.00pm, Mat Mon 27 at 2.30pm MELISSA McCARTHY, KRISTEN BELL
THE BOSS
A titan of industry is sent to prison after she's caught insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America's latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget. 15 100 minutes
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Index
EATING OUT AND ACCOMMODATION St Audries Bay Holiday Club 01984 632515 3 Yarn Market, Dunster 01643 821425 4 Thatches Cottage, Williton 07711 286510 4
HEALTH AND BEAUTY Max Davison Optom Watchet Watchet
01984 634140 5 Independent Living, Minehead 01643 709000 5 BR James, Minehead 01643 702983 6 Exmoor Osteopath 07824 168862 7 Quantock Pharmacy, Watchet 01984 631343 7
LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT W Coast Angling Watchet 01984 634807 7 Watchet Harbour Marina 01984 631264 8 The Arkade, Minehead 20
MOTORING Data Cab Taxis, Watchet 01984 639141 8 Williton Mini Bus 01984 639141 8 Motorline, Williton 01984 633493 8
HOME SERVICES Wyldwood Willow 07816 005251 5 The Corner Collection, Watchet 01984 656224 5
HOME SERVICES continued Dave Court, Maintenance 01278 734595 9 Aaron Building, Roadwater 01984 640020 9 SG Walsh, Watchet 01984 639153 9 Morris Co, Furn, Minehead 01643 702535 10 Homefront, Blue Anchor 01643 822311 11 Marks Dom Reps, Wiveliscombe 01984 629333 12 Ind Locksmith, Minehead 01643 708688 12 CRS Building Supplies, Watchet 01984 635050 13
OUTDOORS Gliddons, Williton 01984 632761 14 Garden Care & Creation, Watchet 01984 631661 14 Mick Harris, Minehead 01643 862851 14
1 The Ancient Mariner, Watchet, courtesy of Jon Coole 2 Learn to love your computer, Andy Brett 4 Marie Curie Blooming Great Tea Party 7 Exmoor Tourism currently seeking new ideas 10 Watchet Market Season 2016 15 Watchet Carnival, Watchet Street Fairs (dates) 16 Exmoor Pony Centre News, Stogumber Open Gardens 17 Variety Show at Regal Theatre, Minehead 18 Lynton Cinema
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