Watchet and Williton and Quantock Advertiser, July 2016

July 2016

Issue 87

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Independent community based publication

Sunset near Watchet

Stephanie Walsh

W AND W ADVERTISER 2 JULY 2016

[email protected] 01598 752788

.

Hello,

Last month I said I was going to talk about repeaters, extenders and access

points. The difference between a repeater and an extender is very little as

they both broadcast a signal and both can, if used properly, extend your

WiFi signal. However an access point is quite different in that it doesn't

repeat a signal, it creates a new one.

I received an email from Steve, asking for some advice about how best to

improve the WiFi throughout his house. The problem with some of the

houses in Somerset and Devon is that they have thick walls and the thicker

the wall, the less the signal can travel. I suggested a couple of things to

Steve. He could hard wire some access points around his home which

would create a new network that would allow a connection. The second

was multiple access points, and third a more powerful router. Hard wiring

is complicated because there are factors like walls, electricity wires, pipes

etc. However this is the most reliable way to do it, the main reason being

that wires don’t generally get confused. With a wifi extender or repeater,

the signal that is already there is simply repeated.

During the configuration of these repeaters or extenders you have the

option to repeat or create a new SSID (network name) so you could have

the network called Home-Internet with a code and another called Home-

Internet-EXT with a different code, or just have one network called Home-

Internet with the same code. The name varies from router to router and

can be changed but I don’t recommend doing this unless you are confident.

A few years ago these devices were very hard to setup and get working as

you had to know details about your IP address, DNS servers and various

other things. These days you can connect to the repeater using a mobile

wifi device and follow the instructions that come up. Normally an

inexperienced person, if they have a good device, can have it running within

10 minutes and it’s not the case that the more you pay the better it is as

some of the lower end of the market devices are just as good. You can get

a very good Netgear repeater for less than 20 pounds which isn’t bad for a

more reliable connection in your home!

As usual, if you have any questions, please send an email to me, Andy at

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

JULY 2016 3 W AND W ADVERTISER




Stay where it all began

Lynton and Lynmouth

Railway Station Self-Catering Flat

The flat is uniquely situated overlooking the lovely West Lyn Valley and has the novelty of being housed

in the delightfully picturesque old Lynton and Lynmouth Railway Station, terminus of the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway, closed as a station in 1935

and converted into a residence long since. It is centrally placed for Exmoor beauty spots including Watersmeet,

the Doone Valley, Valley of Rocks, Woody Bay and many others, it is five minutes by car from Lynmouth.

Booking from Saturday to Saturday. Short stays and weekend breaks accepted out of season.

Tariff and brochure from Mrs W Pryor, Station House, Station Hill,

Lynton, North Devon, EX35 6LB

Telephone: 01598 752381 or 01598 752275 (daytime only)

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

Plan consultation to start Consultation began at the beginning of June on a series of modifications

to the West Somerset Local Plan.

The Plan, which provides the framework for future planning decisions in

the area, is nearing adoption having been subject to public hearing

sessions earlier in the year.

Following a six week consultation on the changes the independently

appointed Planning Inspector, Brian Cook, will issue his report into the

‘soundness’ of the Plan.

If the Inspector finds the plan sound and capable of adoption it is

anticipated that West Somerset Council will formally adopt the Plan in

August or September. The proposed changes can be viewed

at www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk

For further information please contact the Programme Officer

Mrs Sally Arnold [email protected]

http://www.ourholidaycottage.co.uk/

http://www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk/




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



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!



Quantock Pharmacy 11 Swain Street WATCHET TA23 0AB

Tel: 01984 631343 Fax: 01984 633235

[email protected]

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



.

Incorporating Watchet Outdoor Leisure and Chandlery

Large selection of Outdoor Leisure products

Casual and Outdoor Clothing including 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 TA23 0AQ

01984 631264 Fax: 01984 634898 [email protected]

www.watchet-harbour-marina.com

WILLITON MININBUS

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




All types of property maintenance and refurbishment

Always happy to provide a free quote

Mobile 07729-111-678 Home 01278-741078

EU Referendum Results

For West Somerset

The breakdown of votes in West

Somerset for the EU Referendum

were:

To remain in the EU: 8,566 (39.4%)

To leave the EU: 13,168 (60.6%)

West Somerset turnout: 79.1%

www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk

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



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

[email protected]

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






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




.

WSR Classic Car Run outside Minehead Station on Sunday 19 June



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

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012 ACCOMMODATION AND EATING OUT


JULY 2016

Carnival Day 2016

Full details on website www.watchetcarnival.co.uk

Basic timetable:

Midday Fete opens on War Memorial Ground

12.30pm Stunt Plane Show (weather permitting) over the marina

1.00pm Carnival Parade begins from Market Street car park

2-2.30pm Parade arrives at Carnival fete

2.30pm Fete in full swing, take a walk around the many stalls and attractions,

have a beer at the Football Club bar

3.00pm Arena Displays Start

4.30pm Parade presentation

http://www.watchetcarnival.co.uk/



News from the Exmoor Pony Centre

Ashwick, Dulverton TA22 9QE

The next event at the Centre is our 10th Birthday Bash on Sunday 24th July

from 11am to 3pm with all the usual activities; pony grooming, children’s

crafts, refreshments and riding for those over 4 years old. One of our very

first ponies, Barney, is also 10 years old this year and will be celebrating with

a birthday party on Wednesday 27th July at Dunster Country Fair. Our

charitable aim is to give as many Exmoor ponies as possible a better future

and a fulfilled life. This month we have rehomed many of our ponies to foster

homes and conservation grazing sites throughout the country. The riding

ponies are back on site for the summer and bookings are now being taken for

our popular taster sessions and for trekking on beautiful Exmoor. Please note

that all rides and adoption pony visits need to be booked in advance.

We have a vacancy for an experienced rider to lead treks and help with riding

activities generally and, of course, we can always use more volunteers for

everything from mucking out to office admin. Please get in touch if you

would be interested. We are open to visitors between 10:00 and 4:00 on

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout the summer.

Somerset and Dorset Railway

Midsomer Norton South Station

Volunteers Weekend 9 and 10 July

Travelling Exhibition from Washford

S & D Trust 23 and 24 July.

Burnham Railway

Heritage Group

Following the successful re-introduction

of a set of railway buffers to the

corner of Pier Street and South

Esplanade in 2015, the running in

board on the original excursion

platform has been reinstated –

BURNHAM-ON-SEA.

The next step is to install a replica

signal post and possibly a signal box.

01398 323093

www.exmoorponycentre.org.uk

http://www.exmoorponycentre.org.uk/



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



Lynton Cinema LEE ROAD, LYNTON, EX35 6HW

BOOKING/ENQUIRIES: 01598 753397 www.lyntoncinema.org.uk

Adults £5.00, Senior Citizens £4.50, Children £3.00

PLEASE NOTE FILMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Fri 1 July for 7 days at 8pm, Mat Mon 4 at 2.30pm KATE BECKINSALE, CHLOE SEVIGNY

LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP Set in the 1790’s the widowed Lady Susan Vernon seeks refuge with her in-laws. PG 92 minutes

Fri 8 July for 7 days at 8pm, Mat Mon 11 at 2.30pm EMILIA CLARKE, SAM CLAFLIN

ME BEFORE YOU A girl in a small town forms an unlikely bond with a recently paralyzed man she's taking care of. 12A 110 minutes

Fri 15 July for 7 days at 8pm, Mat Mon 18 at 2.30pm EWAN McGREGOR, STELLAN SKARSGARD

OUR KIND OF TRAITOR A couple find themselves lured into a Russian oligarch's plans to defect. 15 107 minutes

Fri 22 July for 7 days at 8pm, Mat Mon 25 at 2.30pm JENNIFER SAUNDERS, JOANNA LUMLEY

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS : THE MOVIE Edina and Patsy are still oozing glitz and glamour living the high life they are accustomed to. PG 120 minutes

FILM CLUB PLEASE BOOK TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

01598 752490 [email protected] Fri 22 July at 10.30pm

MAIKA MONROE, KEIR GILCHRIST

IT FOLLOWS A girl is pursued by a

supernatural entity after a sexual encounter. Members £3.00, Guests £5.00

Fri 29 July for 7 days at 2.30pm and 8pm No Matinee Sun 31

MELISSA McCARTHY, KRISTEN WIIG

GHOSTBUSTERS 30 years after Ghostbusters took the world by storm the beloved franchise makes its long-awaited return. 12A 110 minutes

Lynmouth to Minehead

Bus Service 300

Photograph Trevor Ley

We will be running the service but

only for 8 weeks in July and August

instead of May to September. We

are limited to 40 days operation as

that is the limit a bus operator is

allowed to use non-DDA compliant

vehicles in any given year.

Quantock Heritage

01984 624906

Courtesy [email protected]

http://www.lyntoncinema.org/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maika_Monroe

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keir_Gilchrist

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entity



Index

1 Sunset near Watchet, courtesy of Stephanie Walsh 2 Learn to love your computer, Andy Brett 4 Plan Consultation to start 9 West Somerset Referendum results 10 Watchet Market Season 2016 13 WSR Classic Car Run outside Minehead Station 15 Watchet Carnival and Timetable 16 EPC News and Activity Day 17 Minehead T & T Sale, Regal, Watchet Music Festival 18 Lynton Cinema, Exmoor Rail, 300 bus

EATING OUT AND ACCOMMODATION St Audries Bay Holiday Club 01984 632515 3 Lynton & Lynmouth Station Flat 01598 752381 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 Sophie Knapp, Williton 07855 038157 7 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

HOME SERVICES Wyldwood Willow 07816 005251 5 The Corner Collection, Watchet 01984 656224 5

MOTORING Data Cab Taxis, Watchet 01984 639141 8 Williton Mini Bus 01984 639141 8 Motorline, Williton 01984 633493 8

HOME SERVICES continued Dave Court, Maintenance 01278 734595 9 SG Walsh Property Maint, Watchet 01984 639153 9 Morris Co, Furnishers, Minehead 01643 702535 10 Homefront UK, Wiveliscombe 01643 822311 11 Marks Dom Reps, Wiveliscombe 01984 629333 12 Independent 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

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