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The Mendip Challenge 2026 is a fun and rewarding fundraising event for anyone looking to push themselves, enjoy the great outdoors, and more importantly raise vital funds for Weston Hospicecare. This year, a team from Congresbury (Team Mary) will be taking part in the Challenge in memory of Mary Abbott, who was supported by the Hospice in the final weeks of her life. Team Mary are aiming to complete the 5 Mile walk and would really appreciate your support. You can donate to their JustGiving page by clicking here:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/marilyn-talbot-1?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=EM

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to Weston Hospicecare, so it’s the most efficient way to give – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Weston Hospicecare only receives 18% of its funding from the NHS. This means that the majority of its financial support comes from the generosity of individuals and local communities. Events like Mendip Challenge are vital for raising the funds needed to continue providing compassionate end-of-life care.

The funeral of Irving Prowse, Chairman of Congresbury War Memorial Hall, will be held on Friday 29th May 2026 at 11am.

A service will be held at St Andrews Church, followed by the Commital.

Refreshments will be available afterwards at Congresbury War Memorial Hall.  

Refreshments available and the bar will be open.

Roger Gibbins
Yeo Valley Lions Club
07788 646050

Trinity Singers’ next concert will be ‘Lazing on a Sunday afternoon‘ and will contain a variety of gentle music from composers old and new.  It will take you on a journey from sacred music, through the countryside, and you’ll hear of love and loss, and revel in the wonders of warm, starry summer nights.

The programme includes the theme music from the Vicar of Dibley, an arrangement of Scarborough Fair, and music by Lauridson, Byrd and Tallis among others.

This concert will be rehearsed, and conducted, by their Guest Conductor Alison Blundell.
 
Join them on Sunday June 7th, 2026 at St. Mary’s Church, Yatton at 3:30 pm.

This will be a shorter programme of about an hour, followed by tea/coffee and cakes – just perfect for a (hopefully) sunny Sunday afternoon!

Tickets are available from their website www.trinitysingers.co.uk or from members of the choir.

Hour spare with a helping hand

Voluntary Action North Somerset (VANS) is delighted to announce the roll out of the Good Neighbour Scheme, a community led initiative designed to support older residents (65+) living in rural villages across North Somerset. The scheme connects local volunteers with residents who need occasional help with small odd jobs in and around their home, enabling people to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible.

If you have a spare hour and would like to volunteer with this scheme, please contact Tracy on 07458073262 or email info@vansmail.org.uk

If you get a call that seems off, stop, hang up, and dial 159. It’s a safe and direct way to connect with your bank when you’re most at risk of being scammed. It’s simple, easy to remember, and can’t be faked so 159 will never call you.

The attached has some useful information and a link to the Stop Scams UK website.

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• call-159.pdf