Final

1. Portishead
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conquer bullying and to make people
aware of this, Ben has been in and out
of schools, giving talks on bullying and
telling his own personal stories.
Ben has been running his marathons
up and down the great British tracks
but it just so happened that he had
also planned a few of his final
marathons around the north
Somerset area and around his home
town of Portishead.
Continued on Page 2.
Last Tuesday, 401 runner Ben Smith
arrived on the southwest coast of
England to complete his final
marathons. Lucky for us, the people
of Portishead got the opportunity to
run alongside the People’s choice
award star.
In case you were unaware, Ben Smith
is a marathon runner who is
completing 401 consecutive
marathons in order to raise money for
charity. His charities are to help
Portishead
runners join 401
Ben Smith
Smashed
glass for
Dyer and
Scott
This week Dyer and Scott opticians on
Portishead high street have seen
multiple pairs of their designer
sunglasses disappear.
On Monday 15rd August Mr Scott and
Mr Dyer were shocked to find that
when they arrived for work in the
morning at their beloved optician
branch, the window on the front door
of the property had been smashed and
a burglar had entered throughout the
night. Continued on Page 2.
Thursday, August 18th, 2016
Portishead in
Bloom
Portishead flower show
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Come and join in the fun at
Portishead’s annual flower display.
A wide range of botanical displays in
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Event offers an opportunity to laugh
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stalls put on by local people.
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their front window after break-in.
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Above: Cath Taylor, a member of Portishead Running Club, sports one of Ben’s t-shirts after
completing Ben’s 382nd marathon in Portishead.

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‘We are delighted to have been
able to accompany Ben in his
final leg.’ (Continued from front page).
Broken window for Dyer and Scott
(Continued from front page)
Feline frenzy
Ben completed a marathon last
Tuesday where local runners from
the surrounding areas’ running clubs
including Portishead’s club joined
him. The group of runners joined ben
around Portishead lanes, to Bristol
and back, and completed the
marathon by his side in order to raise
money. Ben’s chosen charities were
the Stonewall foundation and
Kidscape, charities that focus on
supporting and providing help for
LGBT youth. This is something that
Ben himself feels connected to and
has been part of in the past.
During the night on the high-street, the front
window on the door of the property was
smashed in, most probably using a heavy
tool, and the perpetrators managed to climb
in and out – taking their stolen goods with
them. Around 80 pairs of designer sunglasses
and glasses were taken, along with the stand
they were kept on. Mr Dyer himself said that
“There was glass all over the shop, it
would’ve been a miracle if the perpetrators
themselves hadn’t had gotten hurt in all the
chaos.” Dyer is thankful that no parts of the
branch were seriously damaged other than
the front window and that no more than a
few racks of sunglasses were stolen. No other
valuables or money were taken when
checked.
Dyer and Scott are asking that If anyone attempts
to approach you to sell any type of glasses, to
contact the number below and report the case.
As for the stock, the opticians shall be replacing all
the gear immediately and will
be trying their best to make up the difference.
Plans have also been made to add higher security
alarms and cameras to the inside and outside of
the building. We are asking as a community that if
anything suspicious was seen the night of Monday
15th August along the high street, to contact using
the links below immediately. Witnesses are few
and the branch are looking to find the stolen
items.
If anyone has any updates on this case, please call
07638 827389 or send information to
localcrimestoppers/Portishead@aol.com
We are overwhelmed with a sense of
pride to know that our town had the
chance to be involved with bens great
journey and are pleased to announce
that Ben has since completed his entire
challenge and raised a total of £30,000
so far, through donations, merchandise
and kind generosity along the way.
If you would like to track Ben on his
journey or donate to the cause, please
go online to
www.the401challenge.co.uk or go to
fb/401challenge
Zumba taking our
town by storm!
Above: Vibrant Zumba classes are held at the
town hall weekly.
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Above: Cameron Taylor, of Gordano School, in his
uniform
Last weekend, Saturday13th
August, a young boy of the age
of twelve was named a local
hero after he saved a cat
stranded in a tree.
Cameron Taylor, who goes to
Gordano School, was out with
his friends on their bikes,
when he heard a cat in despair
high up in one of the
surrounding trees. Cameron
and his friends then proceed
to work out a plan on how to
get the kitten down. His
friends, who also are pupils at
the local secondary school,
gave him a hand climbing
up the base of the tree in
order for Cameron to reach
and collect the cat. This
town needs more heroes
like these young boys!
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The past few months we have
seen a massive interest around
the Zumba classes, run by Zoe
Callaghan, held at our local
town hall. Zoe has been holding
an open invitation Zumba class
for 18 years upwards for the
past few months at our own
local town hall. These classes
have had
such a massive turnout that
Zoe is extending her classes
to other days of the week
held at various different
locations. The fast moving,
fun, funky classes have
sparked lots of attention!
Zoe is set to hold classes
during three different slot
times in the week, at
different locations. She is
also looking to hold classes
specifically for over 65’s and
one for under 16’s.
To contact Zoe or learn
more about the classes you
can attend, ring the number
below or pick up a leaflet at
either the town hall or
Parish Wharf Leisure
Centre, Portishead.
07801209506
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