A Government minister's paid a visit to Congresbury to see its flood defences and learn about the work of the volunteers who help the whole village in an emergency.
 
David Heath who's in charge of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was told about the weather conditions the village has had to contend with over the last few days - and how the flood defences have worked.
 
He also met officers from North Somerset Council and went to visit some residents who had been affected by the poor weather.