Burnham-On-Sea MP issues rallying call to support local tourism industry
Burnham-On-Sea MP James Heappey has issued a rallying call to support the tourism and activity industry following visits to several local businesses over the past week.
With outdoor leisure now able to welcome back guests and holiday parks reopening to household groups, Mr Heappey visited two businesses in Sedgemoor following the return of visitors.
The MP visited the owners of Home Farm Holiday Park and Animal Farm Adventure Park to find out how reopening is going and see how things are running.
Mr Heappey said: “It was great to see the holiday parks and excellent local attractions so busy again. The visitor economy is such an important part of our area and we desperately need a strong summer season so that businesses can recover from the pandemic.”
Christmas food drop helps 100 needy families in Burnham and Highbridge
Thousands of pounds worth of food was distributed to needy families across the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area on Christmas Eve thanks to local donations and a team of volunteer helpers.
Highbridge’s Morland Community Hub oversaw the Christmas Eve food drop after receiving donations of food and gifts from local supermarkets, residents and businesses.
Over 20 volunteers gathered on Thursday night to distribute the food to the grateful families using a fleet of cars and mobility scooters.
The Morland Community Hub’s Project Development Officer, Jane Macpherson, told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “We are hugely grateful for the many generous donations over the last few days which include Great Western Rail, Home Farm Holiday Park, M&S, Lidl, Aldi, Asda, plus the Argos Distribution Centre in Bridgwater in addition to many kind individuals.”