December 2020
This month: Sodbury & Yate Business Association Page 6 Team Building with BITE news page 18 Yate & District Rotary Club Tree of Light pages 26,27 Farm Tales Page 25, Crossword page 37 Chipping Sodbury Chamber of Commerce page 30 Tel 01454 774061 or Email theboundaryonline@gmail.com
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WELCOME TO THE BOUNDARY! Dear Reader, We are also very pleased to help support the Yate & District Rotary Club with the Tree of Light - more on pages 36 & 37. Wishing all our readers, advertisers and contributors the compliments of the season and a Happy 2021. All the best, A ng i e
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CONTENTS
06 Sodbury & Yate Business Association feature 08 Community News and What’s On (and also pages 18, 32, 36, 37) 09 Feature by Dolmans Chartered Accountants 18 Team Building with BITE news 25 Farm Tales with Jacks and William 28 Advertiser Feature Tim J Seymour 33 Advertiser feature Groundcare & Fence Repair 36/37 Yate & District Rotary Club Tree of Light 37 Crossword 38 Index and puzzle solution
SPECIAL EVENTS , OFFERS AND VOUCHERS ETC (terms and conditions apply) 03 A Nichols Countrystore 03 Slimming World 07 JS JDesign (jewellery) 07 Sobey’s School of Spanish 11 PJ Bryer 14 Jakey Graupner Music Tuition Centre: The Bodkin 22 Trent’s Food & Beverage Hall 28 Tim J Seymour, The Profit Coach 39 Harmony Blinds
We are running and adhering to social distancing and government guidance. If you would like help to get to hospital/GP/ dentist appointments please give us a call. We can also help get you to the hairdressers and local shops. If you do have any concerns please get in touch we can also share our current procedures with you so you know what to expect when travelling.
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The Acorn Cafe
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Serving festive lunches throughout December, eat in or takeaway. Also festive Cream Teas, eat in or takeawy. Christmas Day Lunch — last few remaining places.
Welcoming everyone back, please support local businesses You are welcome in or our takeaway service, Covid restrictions are in place and any Government restrictions will apply. Westerleigh Hill Road, Westerleigh, Bristol BS37 8QZ
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Sodbury & Yate Business Association
By supporting a local business, you are supporting local people. These companies are part of the Sodbury & Yate Business Association. For more information please visit: www.sodburyandyate.biz
If you own a business and are looking to join a local group that share ideas, collaborate and support each other, then please get in touch: enquiries@sodburyandyate.biz
Each month we highlight two SYBA member businesses: Woodland Wills & Probate Woodland Wills & Probate is a family firm based in Gloucestershire. Our qualified team offer Estate Planning advice on all aspects of Private Client law including: • Wills • LPAs • Land Registry • Trusts • Estate Administration & Probate • Funeral Plans • Inheritance Tax Mitigation When advising on such a personal subject, clients often prefer to have meetings in the comfort and privacy of their own homes. We do however, always welcome clients to come and see us if they would prefer an appointment at our offices. Please call or email to arrange an appointment prior so we can make sure that the appropriate person is available to see you. Corporate Packages Woodland Wills also works with local companies to provide their business or staff with Estate Planning benefits. Please contact Charlotte Wrigley for further information, Tel 01454 529029 / 07725 236096 or Email theden@woodlandwills.co.uk. www.woodlandwills.co.uk
We are training professionals with a passion for developing people through bespoke training, coaching & facilitation and have continued through Covid by delivering our training online. At Red Door we offer a wide range of training to organisations of all structures and sizes. We support businesses with outplacement solutions tailored to their budget. We use our experience and expertise to help you overcome your business challenges within a budget and time frame that suits you. We can help you to maximise the success of your business by investing in your biggest asset – you and your people. Info@reddoorcoachingandtraining.co.uk www.reddoorcoachingandtraining.co.uk
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COMMUNITY NEWS First ever Chipping Sodbury Christmas Tree Trail. In these strange times Christmas this year will probably be very different for many of us and Sodbury in Bloom thought it would be nice to brighten things up for people a bit so, we came up with the idea of a Christmas Tree Trail. We thought that, in addition to the big Town Council big Christmas trees, it would be a good idea to have a few more round the town to add some more colour and light. Working with the Chamber of Commerce we have invited businesses and residents to put a Christmas tree outside their doors or in their windows and the response has been amazing. There will be over fifty trees starting at the Parade and ending in Horse Street. We thought it would also be fun to have a competition so we suggested a theme of ‘Christmas Songs & Stories’ and anyone who does the trail can vote for their favourite tree. The trail will start on the 4th December and finish on 2 nd January 2021. You will be able to download the trail map from the Sodbury in Bloom Facebook page and the My Sodbury Website as well as the Chamber of Commerce site.We hope that lots of people will want to follow the trail (in a socially distanced way of course) and enjoy the lights and colour.
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COMMUNITY NEWS CARVING OF TREE IN KINGSGATE PARK Kingsgate Park Yate has just unveiled the new work of art by Andy O’Neill, Wild Wood Carver who lives in Yate. Users of the park were asked how they would like to see the tree carved and Friends of Kingsgate Park received many suggestions. From these Andy worked with the tree as to how it lent itself to certain images and has produced a magnificent work of art. andyoneill_woodcarver During Storm Eleanor in January 2018 the tree was damaged by the storms and sadly had to be cut back for the safety of everyone. Friends of Kingsgate Park decided that this would be an opportunity to create an amazing work of art in the park, depicting many of the animals that either live or visit there. Friends of Kingsgate Park would like to thank the many organisations that contributed to make this possible: Waitrose – Community Matters Tesco – Bags of Help South Gloucestershire Council Member Awarded Funding Chipping Sodbury Lions Yate and District Rotary Club We also used money from the Duck/Swan feed we pack and sell at the Vintage Birdcage Cakery. Photo right, thanks to RichMcD Photography.
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Local authors Rachel and Charlie publish a new book in the Rocco the Rock Star Series. ‘Rocco the Rock Star Swallows the Moon' is an inspiring, original Christmas gift perfect for dog lovers! In this latest book in the Rocco the Rock Star series, Rocco and his gang of mischievous accomplices embark on a prickly rescue in and around the notorious Chipping Dogbury. This enchanting doggy tale will fill you with festive cheer and at its core is one of lives great lessons ....Beautifully illustrated and a real joy and a pure delight this book will bring a smile to the whole family. Chipping Sodbury Hedgehog Rescue is voluntary hedgehog rescue service providing urgent hog care, rehabilitation, overwintering & release for any hedgehogs in need. Rachel and I are very aware of the peril our Hedgehogs are under and wanted to research more for our Christmas book which involves a prickly rescue .So we had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Chipping Sodbury Hedge Hog Rescue and the work they do inspired us so much that we will be making a donation from sales of the books over the festive period. Available to buy for £8.99 at Artingstall's Butchers on Chipping Sodbury High Street. Also available @ www.roccotherockstar.com, Amazon, eBay, or email us @ info@roccotherockstar.com Happy Holihogs..
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The Three Sodburies Book In the August magazine readers will have seen Jim Elsworth mention Gordon Tily's book " The Three Sodburies" as being available from The Tourist Information Centre in Chipping Sodbury. Unfortunately the Tourist Information Centre is now closed until next year and Charles Campbell (previously of the town’s much-missed Gimby’s Books) has kindly written to let me know that he is the only source of the last remaining copies - less than 30 copies after which it will be Out of Print. If any of readers require a copy, say for Christmas, please e-mail Charles at gimby.campbell@gmail.com They are still priced @ £12.00. Dodington Allotment Association . We welcome new comers to a life on the Allotment . We are situated near Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve. Please call the letting officer. Mr. Robert Lewis Tel. 01454 885678 or Email. Letting.officer@virginmedia.com
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Celebrate a life! Celebrate a life! Celebrate a special family event! Celebrate a special family event! Sponsor a light on the Sponsor a light on the 2020 Tree of Light! 2020 Tree of Light!
The very large tree at the eastern entrance to Yate Shopping Centre The very large tree at the eastern entrance to Yate Shopping Centre will be lit up with hundreds of lights during the Christmas season will be lit up with hundreds of lights during the Christmas season 26 Please mention the Boundary when responding to adverts.
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Yate Rotary Club will be lighting up a very large tree at the entrance to Yate Shopping Centre, over the Christmas and New Year period! Sadly, Christmas this year will not be normal. We shall not be able to celebrate with friends in the usual way, and even our traditional family parties will be limited. This Tree of Light will help to unite us all, and raise our spirits during this difficult time.
You are invited to celebrate! Celebrate a life! Celebrate a special family event! ….. and do it by sponsoring a light on the Tree of Light! Full details are on the Yate Rotary Club website: Go to www.yaterotaryclub.co.uk and select TREE OF LIGHT Sponsorship costs £6 per person/event celebrated, and you can pay using PayPal via the website or send a cheque, using the sponsorship form below. The person or event you wish to celebrate, will be included in the ‘Book of Celebration’ on the Yate Rotary Club website.
Switch-on postponed to 4 December—4pm The Tree of Light is generously supported by:
The Tree of LIght is arranged by Yate Rotary Club. The proceeds will be used by Rotary to benefit as many projects and charitable good causes as possible both locally and internationally. Registered Charity No.1035477 _________________________________________________________________________________________________cut here___________
TREE OF LIGHT CELEBRATION SPONSORSHIP FORM Your name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Your phone no:………………………...Your e-mail: ………………………………………………………….. Your address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Name/s of person/s or event/s to be celebrated: ……………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Please make cheques payable to ‘Yate and District Rotary Club’ and mail to: Yate Rotary Club, 2 Wickham Close, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6NH All personal information will be kept securely and used only for communications about the Tree of Light
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COMMUNITY NEWS
The Chipping Sodbury Chamber of Commerce— Chipping Sodbury Calendar - The Good Times. Filled with colourful, busy photos of Chipping Sodbury and the surrounding area taken by local photographer Rich McD, we really hope this calendar will cheer everyone up during these tricky times. To start with, available exclusively from "The Card Boutique" in the High St. £6.50 each, two for £12. Andrew Webb one of the Chairs on the Chamber said "We really hope the 2021 calendar will brighten everyone's lives. We would like to thank all the Sponsors, Angie from the Boundary magazine and of course RichMcD for taking the photos" Profits from the Calendar will go back into the Chamber for the good of the town. Buy your copy now, limited stocks available this year. Photos right: Calendar Cover and RichMcD with the Calendar outside The Card Boutique Yate Rotary Club donates £1,500 to improve disabled access Chipping Sodbury Rugby Football Club (CSRFC) has been fund-raising since August to construct a wheelchair-friendly pathway from the car park, across the front of the Clubhouse and onward to connect with the existing public footpath along the eastern side of the pitch. On Wednesday 3 November, the President of Yate Rotary Club, Richard Gilpin, presented a magnificent cheque for £1,500 from Yate and District Rotary Club, to help towards the footpath appeal. Recently one of the rugby club members, Mr Lloyd Williams, sustained serious injuries in a motorbike accident, and will be one of the first to benefit from this new pathway. His son Ed Williams received the cheque on behalf of CSRFC, and expressed not only the club’s appreciation, but also grateful thanks from his father who will soon be able to watch matches from the sidelines, as before. Jon Nutt RFC Chairman of Youth Teams said, ‘The whole project will cost £6,000 and this generous donation will go a long way towards achieving that total. We are absolutely thrilled with this amazing contribution.’ Richard Gilpin, President of Yate Rotary Club said, ‘We have had a long association with Chipping Sodbury RFC. Every summer our South Cotswold Beer Festival is held on the RFC practice pitch, the club facilities are made available for campers and the rugby players help by lifting some 80 beer barrels onto the stillages ready for sale. We are delighted to be able to assist with this very worthwhile project.’ It is anticipated that sufficient funds will have been raised for work to start on the pathway early in the New Year.
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Enjoying your garden safely this winter with help from Tom at Ground Care & Fence Repair December is a good month to make everything shipshape before winter storms arrive. Whether pressure washing paths, pruning hedges, fixing a fence or making the lawns and borders tidy as the nights draw in, Ground Care & Fence Repair is on hand to help you do this. Many of my clients book me in for a Seasonal tidy up and December is no exception.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Somewhere after the Rainbow! After 6 months without the friendships, challenges and encouragement of the school environment, part of the recovery curriculum at North Road School has been the designing and execution of this beautiful mosaic.The Arts Society Severn Valley (TASSV) and Yate Rotary Club have had a long association with North Road School and we have been delighted to assist, once again, in funding this splendid mosaic. It was the brainchild of Head Teacher, Sarah Stillie, and with the expert help of TomatoJack Arts it was designed to represent the school’s six vital values, its enthusiasm for learning, its respect for wildlife and its acceptance of and respect for diversity. ’We are all different, but we all fit together brilliantly’Chair of TASSV and Rotarian Linda Griffith worked with the school to bring together the funding required.The children all took part in the construction of the mosaic, and together they have produced this wonderful daily reminder of Hope, Thankfulness and Aspiration. Picture: Rtn Richard Gilpin (President), the artist Angela, TAASV Chair Rtn Linda Griffith, and pupil representatives.
Carers Support Centre shares winter wellbeing tips for carers This winter will e a challenging one, and no one is feeling the effects of the pandemic more than family carers. A carer is someone who provides support to family or friends who could not manage without their help. 3 in 5 people will be carers at some point in their lives. They could be caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance misuse problems. All the care they give is unpaid. Local charity, Carers Support Centre is supporting carers through this dreadful pandemic. The charity understands how incredibly difficult it is for carers right now. Covid-19 continues to have a monumental impact on carers, not only because of the increased amount of care that many are having to provide, but because of the far-reaching effect that this is having on their relationships, their mental and physical health, their paid work and their emotional wellbeing. In addition, worrying about the winter is causing stress and anxiety for carers, many of whom have had no break from caring for many months. If you are looking after someone, you will likely be struggling to take time for yourself. And winter can be an especially difficult time. When your time is already stretched, the shorter, darker days can make it feel impossible to do something for yourself. However, it is important to do things to take care of yourself too. Carers Support Centre’s wellbeing team share some ideas of what carers can do in a short space of time to improve wellbeing. While taking small breaks can’t solve everything, they can help to lift your mood, calm a busy mind or distract you from checking the news too often: Have a cup of tea Listen to some music Read the newspaper or a magazine Take a hot bath or shower Phone a friend Do a crossword or puzzle Try some relaxation exercises Think about something you are looking forward to Carers Support Centre’s Wellbeing Service gives carers emotional support, ‘me time’ and aims to help you become more resilient. The service is free, confidential and is delivered by phone and online. It is for all adult carers across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. You can choose between 3 telephone services: Counselling – a confidential space to talk with a professional counsellor. Mentoring – are you new to caring, or tackling a new set of challenges? Get advice and understanding from another carer. Befriending – open to anyone who would like a chat. Their befrienders are available and eager to connect. Local carer Penny whole-heartedly recommends befriending to all carers: “Alan is so wonderful to chat to. I can talk openly and freely without fear of criticism. It’s great to have someone outside of the family to talk to. I feel I can be more honest with Alan than I can with my friends and family. Anyone who is unsure should just give it a go. I’m so glad I gave it a try.” The wellbeing service is open to anyone who looks after someone and would like to talk to someone. Whatever your caring situation, Carers Support Centre welcomes your call. Call CarersLine on 0117 965 2200. You will need to leave a message with your name and telephone number and someone from Carers Support Centre will call you back as soon as they can during CarersLine opening hours: MondayFri 10-1 and Monday to Thurs 2-4. www.carerssupportcentre.org.uk
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Index of Advertisers Accountancy Dolmans 09 Tim J Seymour 28 Aerials TV Made Easy 15 Animal feed/supplies Nichols Countrystores 17 Architecture & Planning Services Blackwell Designs 03 Beauty Treatments/Training/Products Nikki’s Bath & Beauty Corner 04 Blinds Harmony Blinds 39 Building Services Vivid Construct 08 Business Association Sodbury &Yate Business Association 06 Business Coach Tim J Seymour 28 Carpentry etc JG Carpentry 13 Northavon Carpentry 10 Carpet/Flooring Reg Woodman 32 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Bonne Fresh 10 Cattery and pet boarding Star Vale Cattery 25 Chimney Sweep Chimney2sweep 31 Cleaning C J Cleaning 12 Craft Supplies The Home Crafters 24 Community Travel Green Community Travel 04 Companionship services Adorno Companions 12 Complimentary Therapies/ Wellness Centre Goldney House Wellness Centre 19 Therapy Health & Beauty Clinic 23 Decluttering/house clearance Trashman 12 Domestic Appliance Repairs DCR 35
Dry Cleaners Ridgewood Cleaners 02 Electrician S.T.One Electrical 10 Events, Entertainment, Activities, Classes Chipping Sodbury Chamber of Commerce30 Guitar (etc) tuition 14 Slimming World 03 Sobey’s School of Spanish 07 Firewood Lower Kilcott Farm 25 M & G Countryside Development 02 Simply Gardens 17 Funeral Director Jamieson 12 Garage Doors Brunel Doors 13 Garden Supplies/Fences/Sheds, Services etc Groundcare & Fence Repair 33 Landcare 13 M & G Countryside Development 02 Oakley Green Garden Centre 17 Simply Gardens 17 Gifts SJ Designs 07 Guitar (etc) Tuition Jakey Graupner 14 Heating and Plumbing P J Bryer 11 House clearance/decluttering services Trashman 12 Locks & Alarms Lock Stuck & Barrels 35 Meat Boxes Perrinpit Farm 25 Mortgages HQ Mortgage & Finance 10 Online Local Guide MySodbury, MyYate 29 Oven cleaning Oven Wizards 35
Painting & Decorating Trevor Wyse 12 Photographer Rich McD Photography 31 Picture Framing Precision Framing 10 Printing /promotional items Jamprint 29 Reed Design & Print 15 Pubs, Cafes etc The Acorn Cafe 05 The Bodkin Centre Residential Homes Firgrove House 15 Roofing Southern Plasticlad BP Skip Hire J P Skips 14 Slimming Classes Slimming World 03 Solicitor Bevan Evemy 13 Family Law Made Easy 37 Stair lifts Thornbury Stairlifts 08 Storage Pope’s Storage 14 TV Aerials TV Made Easy 15 Vehicle Body Repairs Revive 31 Vehicle Repairs & MOT/Vehicles for Sale Martin Richings Motor Repairers 23 Windows, Doors / Conservatories/Bifolds Southern Plasticad +BP Window and Door Repairs DWR Services 35
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