Gold by name – gold standard by nature is the motto for Shergold Conservatories of Worle, Weston-super-Mare in Somerset.

Paul Shergold is a well-known name in the region for his landscaping business:

P Shergold Landscaping

He has now teamed up with his brother Chris and set up Shergold Conservatories, to give your home the extra wow factor.

Their professional and friendly service will leave you with complete peace of mind as they promise to install your conservatory, windows and doors to the highest standard using only the best materials.

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by Di Garnham

In Worle on the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare there is a lockup unit which was selling kitchens. This is where the dream begins, follow our progress as we develop an unique music school, here in Weston-super-Mare.

Music Makers was established as a music school in 2000 and works with the London College of Music syllabuses and Theory of Music.

In 2011 it became an academy offering far wider opportunities in the study of music. Originally located in Locking on the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare, we now have a purpose built music studio behind the Sainsbury’s complex at Worle. It is ideally situated for easy access by car, bus or train.

The new facility offers outstanding resources to create music in a safe and secure environment. We now cater for not only piano and keyboard but drums, guitar, bass guitar, saxophone, clarinet, trombone, trumpet, flute, upright bass and vocal.

Our intentions are:
• To provide excellent tuition in a variety of instruments and music genres.
• To support our students by providing additional practice time and space.
• To maintain a stress free attitude toward performance and examination.

The tutors are the proprietor, Di Garnham ALCM Dip LCM and Sue Atkinson who specialise in the keyboard and piano. Completing the line up are:

• Danny Cox – Drums
• Sean Booth – Bass Guitar/Junior Keyboard
• Abigail Jones BMus (Hons) – Trombone/Trumpet/Flute
• Matt Westcott – Guitar
• James Bennett – Guitar/Bass Guitar/Upright Bass
• Anna Milford BA (Hons) – Vocal
• Gordon Swanston – Lead/Electric Guitar
• Lowri Medlock – Junior Keyboard/Piano
• John Churchill FTMA – Keyboard/Piano
• Carly-Marie – Clarinet/Saxophone/Flute

We are CRB checked.

Di Garnham, Music Makers Academy Ltd, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, UK
Telephone 01934 707 279 – Mobile 07989 247 398

www.musicmakersacademy.co.uk
Music Makers Academy Mobile Site

by Di Garnham

It all started with “The Music Makers” the first piece of music I can remember. My father loved the music of Elgar and this was my first introduction to the wonders of choral music.

One year after my father’s death I decided to “go it alone” and open a piano and keyboard academy against the advice of others. I was reminded of the words of Arthur William Edgar O’Shaughnessy – We are the music-makers and we are the dreamers of dreams..this was my dream..so where would it take me? It was 1999.

It was not long before a keyboard and a piano were insufficient I needed a bigger space and more instruments. It was time to move the school out from my home. We moved into the butchers shop in Locking and I embarked on the daunting task of buying new keyboards all two of them. It was 2000 and the year for new beginnings.

We did our first shows in 2001-2 with “Churchills Music” from Clevedon.

Summer 2003 was the last partnership show in Weston Playhouse Theatre, it was after this show I watched with great sadness the two schools go their separate ways. This was however, a new beginning for me. With the encouragement of my now dear friend Joshua Brown from the London College of Music, Music Makers went on not only to host its own Festival but take it to a new level.

2004 We had the “Cluster of Gems” our acts all named after precious stones.

2005 The “Four Seasons” used Spring as a good excuse to start using props and so the umbrellas appeared on stage during the April showers. The Irish Dancers went through their paces to Riverdance in Summer.

2006 The “Voyage” saw us embark on an imaginary Liner, we slipped anchor and explored all the various levels on our ship.

2007 Music Makers visit the “Planetarium”.

2008 Saw us play a giant game of “Chess” throughout the year and then again in the show. Sue Atkinson started to help me with the ever increasing numbers and it was soon obvious to me that Sue needed to have her own classes.

2009 Saw the “House of Cards” with Sue then having started her own junior school within Music Makers.

2010 The KWest students joined us from Worle as we said good bye to Polly as she pursued her dream to study nursing.

2011 We are bursting at the seams and become a Limited Company.

Danny Cox

Danny Cox, our amazing new Drum tutor, joins the team with his Rhythm Concepts at Music Makers. We still have a limited number of lessons left – book your lesson before it is too late.

So watch this space you never know what might happen! One thing to be sure of..there will be Music being made at Music Makers Academy Ltd.

With a new name comes a new name for the website:
www.musicmakersacademy.co.uk

Di Garnham, Music Makers Academy Ltd, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, UK

Telephone 01934 823 519 – Mobile 07989 247 398

www.musicmakersacademy.co.uk

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Presenting yourself at your best is vital if you want to engage your audience and get your message across.

Joanna Crosse, who has a broadcasting background and has achieved a high profile as a voice coach to media professionals, can help you to find your voice in front of any audience professionally or personally.

Joanna can help you to feel more confident and achieve your potential. These sessions will show you how to identify your audience, target your message and ensure that you are heard and understood in any situation.

Joanna has spent many years coaching and training individuals and groups in the corporate, public and private sector. Now she is looking to make her work accessible to a wider audience through telephone or interactive Skype coaching.

After a free half hour session to establish the client’s individual needs a tailored course of one to two hour sessions can be arranged at the reduced rate of £75 per hour.

Interactive coaching topics include voice and presentation training, assertiveness skills, interview techniques, career coaching, profile raising, authentic networking and how to find your voice in all walks of life.

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Joanna Crosse, MetaMedia, Bath, Somerset, UK
www.metamedia.gb.com

Find Your Voice By Joanna Crosse Published by Piatkus

Do you want to be more confident using your voice in social and professional situations?

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Your voice is completely unique, and the way you use it says so much about you. But not all of us know how to use it to our advantage when it matters most. Experienced voice coach Joanna Crosse will help you to convey the message you want to and show you how to use your voice to its full potential. You will discover:

• How to make the most of your voice and transform it in your personal and professional life
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