July 2016
Issue 87
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Independent community based publication
Sunset near Watchet
Stephanie Walsh
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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
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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]
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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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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 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
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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
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
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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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WSR Classic Car Run outside Minehead Station on Sunday 19 June
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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
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012 ACCOMMODATION AND EATING OUT
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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
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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
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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
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]
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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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