Yatton & Congresbury Living November Edition

Yatton November Issue 2016

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Motoring Tips - Buying a second hand car Buying a Second Hand vehicle can be an exciting time, but knowing what to look for and the questions to ask when you have found your ideal car can be the key to having the smoothest experience. Thomas James, director and owner of Tickeham Garage, advises us this month about what to do when looking for your next car.

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e are often asked why someone would buy a car from a dealer rather than a private seller. To us the answer is very clear, but often people see they can save a bit of money by buying privately.

Dealers have access a wide range of warranties - at Tickenham Garage we use Warrantywise, who cover many more items than some of the other companies on the market.

Buying a car from a dealer can give you maximum peace of mind and legal protection, so if something goes wrong, you, the buyer, are protected.

When a car goes for sale, it should go through a full inspection and should be serviced to manufacturers specification prior to sale. This will give you the peace of mind that the vehicle is ready for you to enjoy.

Dealers are obliged to place a used car warranty on vehicles that retail over £1000, and this often covers mechanical breakdown in the unfortunate event that something goes wrong with the vehicle during the warranty period.

Dealers will also complete HPI checks on the vehicle to ensure that it is legally able to be sold and is not owned by a finance company.

This also checks that the vehicle has not been stolen or involved in an accident.

If buying a car privately, it is advisable to get a full check on the vehicle by a reputable mechanic or third party company who is not associated with the seller. This way you can be sure that the vehicle is safe for you to drive and does not have any underlying issues.

It is important that you ask to see all the service information that is available for the car to ensure that the car has been maintained regularly.

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All the latest news and events from Yatton and beyond

Batty about Bats!

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atton and Congresbury Wildlife Action Group (YACWAG) members are working hard to learn more about our local bats.

Bats are mammals with super-skills like echo-location, enabling them to zoom around at high speed in the dark.

Their mysterious abilities have led to their reputation as scary creatures and there are many myths around bats which are completely untrue.

This area is a bat hot-spot with 13 species to be found around Yatton and Congresbury. The internationally rare Greater Horseshoe bat is one of the highlights locally as there is a maternity roost in Brockley.

Tony Moulin, YACWAG’s Chairman, says that bats can help us too: “Knowledge about flight-paths used by these rare bats can be crucial in protecting our countryside. The bats use watercourses and hedgerows to navigate around, and their rare status means that developers have to take their flight routes into account.”

YACWAG has been carrying out bat surveys for 12 years, including regular bat transects in Claverham and Congresbury for the National Bat Monitoring Programme.

would like to help, please get in touch through www.yacwag.org.uk. No prior knowledge is necessary as full training will be given.

Primary schools in Claverham, Congresbury and Yatton have benefited from YACWAG’s support to learn more about nature.

Now the group intends to expand its activities to help children and young people find out more about bats.

The Co-op food store in Yatton has chosen YACWAG as one of its beneficiaries of its Community Fund. (Find out more in the store.) Funds raised will be used to buy more ‘entry-level’ bat detectors so that school groups, Brownies, Cubs and other children will be able to have access to a bat detector on walks, giving them a close-to-nature experience.

The group is keen to involve more people in the world of bats and has been successful in raising a grant of £2450 from Bristol Airport to buy new state-of-the-art bat detectors which are more user-friendly.

These will be used in the local parishes most affected by aircraft to find out more, in particular, about Greater Horseshoe bats. If anyone

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“Morning mile” proving success for pupils at St Andrew’s Primary School

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hildren at St Andrew’s Primary School in Congresbury are starting their day fighting fit before settling down for a mornings work.

The school introduced a “morning mile” for pupils towards the end of September and it takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Children who are “ready to run” can do as many or as few laps as they like in ten minutes around a marked track of cones on the playground.

passports every time they do it. The stamps are then added up at the end of term and the children are awarded in assembly with certificates.

It is a fabulous idea and one that has taken to as a whole school as teachers, parents and the head also join in.

Julie added: “On average we have 100 taking part every day and the staff are also benefitting from doing it as well.

Children who haven’t been taking part see others do it and want to join in which is great.”

They have calculated that 13 laps equals one mile and youngsters can run, walk or jog.

Julie Mayo, a parent support and learning mentor at the school who helped launch the initiative, explained: “It was something that has been successful in other areas of the country and research shows that it helps attainment levels and success in the classroom.

“It started as a way to encourage children who were late to get them into school on time – that was our first target and for some it has really worked. Our main aim now is “mind, body and soul” and it is good for the children’s wellness and fitness.

“It has really kept their interest and as a result has been very successful. The parents have also been really supportive.”

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Top industry award for Yatton Metallurgist Yatton metallurgist David Ford has been awarded the prestigious EJ Fox medal at the national award ceremony at the Black Country Museum by the Institute of Cast Metal Engineers.

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he award was in recognition of his achievements during his time as Secretary General of the European Investment Casters Federation.

This organisation represents more than 100 European companies and the technology is used for the production of aero and power generating gas turbines, medical prosthetics and turbochargers.

The award, established in 1936, is given annually to the individual who has contributed to the cast metals industry with a notable invention or made an outstanding contribution to the industry.

David has a doctorate in engineering and was appointed MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours in 2000 for services to aerospace.

As a resident of Yatton he is the concert organiser for the Yatton Music Society, a Methodist Church organist and neighbourhood watch coordinator for the Yatton PACT.

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Yatton resident gets

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for Parish Council service A Yatton resident has been awarded the Honorary Freedom of the Parish in recognition of his years of service to the parish as a member of the council.

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aurice Blunsdon officially gave up sitting on Yatton Parish Council two years ago at the last election due to hill health after 38 years.

The 77 year old, who suffers from post polio syndrome, was recently invited to Hangstones Pavilion by the Parish Council and presented with a framed certificate and card. It is an award that had never been given out in the parish before.

Maurice, who has been married to June for 56 years, said: “It was a really lovely surprise to receive the award as some people are on councils for a long time and don’t get any recognition.

issues for the disabled, like helping to get dropped curbs around the village and automatic doors in the shops.”

In times gone by, such an award meant that you could take your sheep or cattle through the village. However grazing rights are not part of the modern freeman’s privileges.

Maurice said: “I don’t have any sheep anyway, so that’s all right.”

“If it hadn’t been for my health I would have kept going. I do miss it but you’ve got to retire sometime haven’t you?”

Having moved to the area 55 years ago, Maurice has seen the village evolve as a resident.

“There were only 4,000 people in Yatton when we moved here and it is changing all the time. I liked the challenges you faced on the council, meeting people and hearing their points of view on matters like housing and planning.

“Most of my time in those years was spent on planning and

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The village hall was filled with a colourful display of flowers including, chrysanthemums, orchids, displays of apples and pears, craft and of course cakes.

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Somerset Steam Evening in Yatton

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n evening of railway nostalgia will be held in aid of the Strawberry Line Cafe on Thursday, November 17, at Horsecastle Chapel, Horsecastle Farm Road, Yatton.

An illustrated talk entitled ‘Somerset Steam’ will be given by Gerry Nichols.

His photo, which is pictured above, was taken at Yatton and shows a train on the far left waiting to go to

Clevedon and one on the mainline heading to the South West.

The Strawberry Line Cafe on Platform 1 of Yatton station is a charitable organisation which trains and employs young adults with learning disabilities.

All proceeds on the night will help them with necessary updating and maintenance of the cafe, which is in an original Grade 2 Brunel-

designed building.

Admission to the event, which starts at 7.30pm, is £3. Refreshments by the cafe will be on sale and there will also be a railway book stall from Yatton Books and Prints featuring local railway books, as well as a raffle. For more information, contact Trevor on 01934 835208.

Librarians across the South West have chosen their theme for the new Reading Passport challenge and this year they’ll be time-travelling through a selection of the most iconic authors of the past 100 years with the Book to the Future challenge, including a selection of the top new writers to look out for in the decade to come.

As usual readers will be asked to use the Reading Passport to explore the treasures contained in North Somerset libraries and collect their passport stamp as they complete each book. Anyone who completes and returns their full Book to the Future journey by collecting a stamp from their library for each decade will be entered into a regional draw to win a suitcase full of books to keep them busy on their travels.

You can see details of the suggested books at www.readingpassport.literatureworks.org.uk For more information, ask at your local library.

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Yatton PACT

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any people in Yatton have never heard of PACT (Police and Communities Together).

The group interact with local policing to make the local community safer and more pleasant to live in. Meetings take place about every two months and are usually held at Hangstones Pavilion.

Several parish councillors attend

these meetings regularly together with the local beat police officer who keeps visitors abreast of local crime and the results of investigations. Any problems can be brought to the meeting for discussion and help.

The PACT is supporting the Parish Council in formulating the Neighbourhood Plan which will be beneficial in helping to influence future planning in Yatton and Congresbury.

An active part of PACT is Speedwatch which is in collaboration with the traffic police. A survey showed that the major concern of residents is the volume and speed of traffic using the roads and the number of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) going through the two villages.

Speedwatch has helped to slow people down and a recent HGV Watch survey carried out by members of Yatton PACT, which saw a total of 315 heavy goods vehicles using Henley

Lane, Yatton from 7am-6pm and 506 in Arnolds way, Yatton in the same period, will also bolster opposition to further house-building plans.

Organisers are desperately short of volunteers to help with the sessions so if you could help, if only for an hour a month, please contact Mavis Monahan on 01934 709512 or mavis@monahan. co.uk or Jean Stevenson on 01934 877570 or jhs@stevensons-uk.com.

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PRIMARY SCHOOL’S PTA NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

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he PTA of St Andrews Primary School, Congresbury is in danger of folding this year due to a lack of parent support and existing

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committee members stepping down.

As the association approaches their biggest event in the calendar, the school’s Christmas Fair, Helen Woolford, the co-Chair of the PTA, is desperate to get some new members on board.

Helen said: “With increasing strain on the school budget we are under pressure to continue to provide fundraising events and activities for the children with an ever decreasing committee.

“We understand that parents have a number of commitments, and we managed to get a couple of new people at our recent Annual General Meeting, but we still need more.

“We tend to get people helping when we hold events; it’s the support in the background that we struggle with, things like helping with the planning of them.”

For more information on joining the PTA

contact Helen Woolford on 07799595822 or hwoolford77@gmail.com.

The annual Christmas Fair takes place on Friday, December 2 at the school, in Station Road, Congresbury, from 5.30-7pm is open to the whole community and will feature stalls, a Santa’s Grotto, a raffle with a fantastic star prize and much more.

Helen added: “We are looking for external stall holders for the fair. It costs £10 a stall and they have to donate a raffle prize. Then they keep any profits made.”

For more information on having a stall at the Christmas Fair, telephone Lou on 07979 803313.

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Work starts at North Somerset Community Hospital in Clevedon

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mprovement work has started at North Somerset Community Hospital in Clevedon.

The hospital, in Old Street, Clevedon, had its inpatient facility temporarily closed back in March of this year following a report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

NHS Property Services have now completed a full review of the work required to ensure that the building is safe and meets legislative requirements. The total project cost will see £417,000 invested in upgrading the hospital.

Following the review, the works to the hospital include replacement flooring throughout the hospital, an upgrade to the lift, remedial building works, roof and window repairs and redecoration.

Judith Brown, Chief Executive, North Somerset Community Partnership (NSCP), said: “The community hospital is a valuable asset for patients across North Somerset.

“Since March we have been working with partners across the NHS to ensure the hospital is updated to continue to meet the needs of the residents of North Somerset.”

Over the last few months care has continued for patients in North Somerset with NSCP staff, previously working at Clevedon Hospital, providing the same quality of care in patients’ own homes. The work only affects the inpatients department. All outpatient clinics, x-ray and the minor injury unit will remain open for business as usual.

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Countdown to Christmas As we get into November everything starts to become a bit more Christmassy and we all begin to look forward to the end of year festivities. We all have our own family traditions at this time of year; from the way we make our Christmas cake to the wobbly fairy which comes out to grace the top of the tree each year. There is plenty to do in Yatton, Congresbury and Claverham in the lead up to the festive season to get you into the Christmas spirit, as well as some great events on in the surrounding towns too.

“Bluey” shopping trip to Bath Christmas Markets

CHRISTMAS FAYRE AT METHODIST CHURCH

ongresbury Community Transport is organising a day’s shopping trip to Bath Christmas Markets on Friday, December 2 from 9.15am–2pm on their mini-bus.

Yatton Methodist Church will be holding its annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday, November 19 and there will be a number of stalls to browse providing interesting and useful Christmas gift ideas.

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Around 170 chalets line the streets surrounding the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, and 87 per cent of stallholders are businesses from Bath and the surrounding areas so there is something for everyone.

The cost is £6 per head return and to book, call Pam Biffin on 01934 876082 or email pambiffin@gmail.com.

Refreshments will be available and there will be lots of live entertainment to get visitors into the festive spirit.

There will also be children’s activities and lots more.

Everyone is welcome between 10.30am-2.30pm at Yatton Methodist Church, High Street, Yatton and admission is free.

ST MARY’S CHRISTMAS FAYRE St Mary’s Christmas Fayre will take place on Saturday, November 26 at Yatton Junior School from 10-2pm.

CHRISTMAS MARKET Clavertots Christmas Market takes place at Claverham Village Hall on Saturday, November 12 from 10am-1pm.

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It will feature plenty of stalls selling lots of different goods so visitors can do some Christmas shopping and enjoy some tea, coffee and cakes.

There will also be toys, colouring and letters to Santa to keep youngsters occupied.

Countdown to Christmas Christmas at Horsecastle Chapel

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orsecastle Chapel, Horsecastle Farm Road, Yatton, welcome Lyrica and Sing Out Loud UK on Saturday, December 3, as they perform “Christmas Grace”, a concert of Christmas Songs to celebrate the season.

It will start at 7.30pm and there is no charge, however a retiring donation will be taken in aid of El-Shaddai children’s charity in Goa, India.

Then on Sunday, December 18, Creative Christmas takes place from 10am. It begins with tea, coffee, seasonal treats and crafts, and then visitors gather together to sing carols and hear an all-age bible message the wonder of Christmas.

In the evening carols by candlelight will take place from 6pm and there will also be a read through of the

bible’s account of the first Christmas.

On Christmas Day, the church meets at 10.30am. For more details, visit www.horsecastlechapel.org.uk or telephone 01934 876735.

CLEVEDON ST. NICHOLAS FAYRE Hill Road in Clevedon will be turned into a festive wonderland on Thursday, December 1 as the Clevedon St. Nicholas Fayre returns.

The popular event was re-launched last year with the help of DMevents and this year there promises to be even more stalls and live music.

Visitors will be able to get into the Christmas spirit and find that perfect Christmas gift, whilst soaking up the mulled wine and Victorian Christmas entertainment.

Fairground rides and more will be there, as well as Santa his sleigh – there will even be some donkeys dressed as reindeers. Late night shopping will also be taking place as shops on Hill Road will be staying open late.

The night aims to be the best night out for all the family in December and will start at 5pm and run until 9pm.

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The company was founded some 20 years ago by local businesswoman Maria Chilvers, to essentially provide good quality gear for the ever -growing country enthusiast.

They develop their own range of clothing that are not only suitable for hillwalking/country walking, but also are perfect for anyone who is into bird/wildlife watching, wildlife photography or bushcraft activities.

Garments are sent all around the world and are worn by several wildlife television presenters, including Simon King and Bill Oddie, and their Linnet Jacket has been developed with Simon King and is proudly hailed to be the ‘ the nearest thing to the perfect waterproof jacket’.

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new eatery has opened at 102 Yatton High Street and those who visit will be welcomed by a very familiar face.

Ann Carter has opened the Cottage Tea Rooms and it will be the third business she has run at the address.

She first opened it in 1983 for 10 years as a cafe with a plant and botanical art shop behind it. Then, after travelling extensively in India and picking up how to cook the local dishes, she opened it as an authentic Indian food restaurant called Laziz.

In 2011 she decided to retire and Kevin Rogers took over the restaurant and opened it as a bistro for four years before returning to New Zealand.

It is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9.30am-5.30pm (however this may

be changed to 5pm in the future) serving breakfast until 11.30am and a variety of light lunches until 2.30pm.

Afternoon tea will be served from 3pm and will include cream teas and a special West Country celebration tea which includes a glass of champagne All food will be homemade and all ingredients are locally sourced.

The venue can also be hired in the evening for dinner parties and seats 24 comfortably.

Ann, who has lived in Yatton for 36 years, said: “I am pleased to be reopening and doing the work that I enjoy for the people of Yatton.”

Don’t be put off by thinking it is all top end gear though, as the shop stocks a full range of clothing and footwear at very competitive prices.

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What’s On

Top International violinist at St Mary’s Yatton

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he Yatton Music Society is set to host another prestigious event when Jiafeng Chen and Alexis White perform at St Mary’s Church, Yatton on Saturday, November 26.

Jiafeng is a top prize winner of several major violin competitions and with the pianist Alexis White entertained the Society in 2014 with an exciting performance.

He has performed at prestigious venues throughout the world including the BBC Proms, is a Laureate of the Queen Elisabeth International Violin Competition and a silver medallist from the centuries old Worshipful Company of Musicians.

Amongst other top prizes, Jiafeng was awarded the Paganini Prize at the Indianapolis International Violin Competition, the Sibelius International Violin Competition, and the Yehudi Menuhin International

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Alexis is the winner of many prestigious prizes and scholarships, most notably first prize in the 7th Noyers International Piano Competition in France.

She has given recitals and concerto performances throughout the UK and abroad, and has broadcast for Scottish Radio, Classic FM and is currently Head of Keyboard at St Paul’s Girls’ School in London. She teaches at the Yehudi Menuhin School in Surrey.

The concert starts at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Yatton and tickets are £8 for members, £10 for non-members, from the Church office or on the door on the night.

For details of this concert and future Society events, visit www.yms.org.uk or contact David Ford on 01934 830255 or e-mail david.ford@yms.org.uk.

SUNDAY LUNCH

Choice of 4 meats with roast & new potatoes & 3 seasonal veg

ONLY £9.45

MONDAY BUFFET NIGHTS

Eat as much as you like Only £8.45 Per person October 31st Best of Indonesian November 28th Best of Chinese Book early to avoid disappointment.

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27th November

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What’s On

Trinity Singers Concert

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rinity Singers, based in Churchill, will present Cantate Domino, a varied programme of English and Italian Baroque music, at St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Yatton, on Saturday, November 12.

For this exciting concert the choir is joined by Bristol Brass Consort and Claire Alsop, organist at St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol.

Music in the concert reflects the rich span of Baroque style, and includes the exuberant vigour of Handel’s everpopular Zadok the Priest, the sumptuous dark harmonies of Purcell’s Hear My Prayer, his Funeral Sentences and the Crucifixus of Lotti, and the magnificence of Gabrieli’s O magnum mysterium and In ecclesiis.

The concert will start at 7.30pm and tickets are £10 from www.trinitysingers. co.uk or Susannah Read on 01934 844106.

Admission for under-18s is free when accompanied by a paying adult.

FUNDRAISING LUNCH IN

CONGRESBURY

Warming, homemade soup and puddings will be served in the Methodist Hall, High Street, Congresbury, on Thursday November 24, from noon with last orders at 1.15p.m.

There will be a raffle, produce stall, Christmas cards and good company and it will be £5.

All proceeds go to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). This charity is celebrating its 25th year this year, helping children with life limiting illnesses and their families, from South Gloucestershire to the Scilly Isles.

Comic Play at Playhouse A Mad World My Masters by Barrie Keefe will be performed by Backwell Playhouse Theatre Company at Backwell Playhouse, Mariners Drive, Backwell, from Wednesday, November 23–Saturday, November 26.

Performances will take place at 7.30pm and tickets are available from 01275 462621. Please be aware that the language and content may offend. Visit www.backwellplayhouse.co.uk.

Model Railway Club Open Day The Nailsea Model Railway club will be holding an ‘Open Day’ in Yatton Village Hall, The Causeway, Yatton, on Sunday, December 4, from 10am-4pm.

It will feature club and member’s layouts, work in progress, static displays and modelling demonstrations. There will also be a couple of trade stands.

Light refreshments will be on sale and admission will be £3 for adults, £1 for children and £5 for a family.

For more details, visit www.nailsea-district-mrc.co.uk.

THE RAILWAY INN Presents comedian

DEAN COURTNEY

Saturday November 12th @7pm

Live music

CHICKEN TEDDYS

Saturday November 26th @9pm

Warm and Friendly local pub Please visit our website therailwayinnyatton.co.uk

The Railway inn, Yatton Tel 01934 832119

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What’s On

Thrills and Chills at the Curzon

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fitting film tribute marking the 100th anniversary of The Battle of The Somme will take place at the Curzon, Clevedon, on Remembrance Sunday, November 13, at 2pm.

Wayne Deakin.

For details and tickets, visit www.curzon.org.uk or call 01275 871000.

It shows scenes of the build-up to the infantry offensive including the massive preliminary bombardment, coverage of the first day of the battle (the bloodiest single day in Britain’s military history) with depictions of small gains and massive costs of the attack.

To a contemporary audience the film continues to have a huge emotional impact. It remains one of the most watched in British cinema history, bigger than Star Wars and the Bond films.

Following the sell out performances of Jon Richardson and Mark Steel, comedy returns with Jongleurs on the Road on Friday, November 25.

MC Maureen Younger is joined by Jason Patterson and Melbourne’s

FUNDRAISING SOUP LUNCH Cleeve and Claverham Mothers Union (MU) will be holding a fund raising soup lunch on Saturday, November 12 to mark the 140th anniversary of the founding of the MU. The event will be held in the Church Rooms at Holy Trinity, Cleeve, from noon-2pm, with all funds raised going towards MU projects.

Lunch will be a choice of soups and bread, plus apple cake for pudding, and it will be followed by coffee/tea.

Tickets are £5 and they are available from Gill Roe on 01934 832917, Sheila Inglis on 01934 834425, Andrea Stoddart on 01934 832458 or Lin Mortimer on 01934 838515.

They are available from 01934 834343.

WIN a 30 Day Expressions Membership at Hutton Moor, Backwell & Scotch Horn Leisure Centre All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is answer the following question:

Which school has introduced a ‘morning mile’ to their day?

Send your answers, complete with your name, address and telephone number to Gordano Media, A &W Buildings, Newfoundland Way, Portishead, BS20 7DF. The closing date is Thursday, November 24. The first correct entry pulled out after that date will win.

The winner of last month’s leisure centre competition was Mrs M Henderson

Yatton & Congresbury Living has teamed up with Hutton Moor, Backwell & Scotch Horn Leisure Centre’s to offer one lucky person the following prize: A 30 day Expressions Membership to include: gym, swim, Health suite, racket sports, classes and more!

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What’s On

A warm welcome

awaits at The Butchers Arms

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choice of local ales and ciders, food served everyday and a wonderful original setting is everything you would want in a pub.

With this in mind, Tonka and Cas welcome you to The Butchers Arms, a friendly, local pub positioned at the south end of the village of Yatton.

The Butchers Arms dates back to the 14th century, and still retains most of its original features, stone fire places, wooden beams and mason’s marks (see if you can find them!).

It also features a warm, cosy, lounge to while away those cold winter evenings and a friendly bar where you can join the locals for a beer and a chat.

Food is always available for the hungry, with special food nights where you can eat for as little as £5, and the ever popular Sunday lunch which features a choice of three starters, two meats for the main course and three puddings to choose from –all for £10 per head. Prebooking is advised. Vegetarian options are available.

The lounge is also available to hire for private parties and comes with its own private bar.

AUTUMN FAYRE IN CLEEVE An Autumn Fayre takes place at Holy Trinity Church, Cleeve, on Saturday, November 19 from 11am-3pm.

There will be stalls selling plants, books, cakes and games, as well as a raffle, tombola and lunches, while refreshments will be served all day.

YATTON VILLAGE MARKET The Yatton Village Market is held in Yatton Village Hall, The Causeway, Yatton, on the second Saturday of the month from 10am-noon, and from 9am for stall holders.

Local produce for sale includes meat, eggs, vegetables and fruit, homemade preserves and local honey, homemade cakes, bread and sweets.

There is also a wide selection of seasonal plants and flowers available, as well as handmade greetings cards, jewellery, hand woven scarves and a variety of other present ideas.

The Butchers Arms 31 High Street Yatton BRISTOL BS49 4JD

01934 838754

Very Welcoming Traditional Friendly Local Pub

3 Course Sunday Roast

Only £10

(Choice of 3 starters, 2 mains, 3 puddings)

Bookings now being taken for

Christmas

Real ale available Real cider available Real fire Pub garden Visit Butchers Arms on facebook 23

Child’s Play Yatton Methodist Toddler Group A friendly group for pre-school children and their parents or carers. Every Monday 1.30pm 3.00pm during term time.

Toys, crafts, activities and singing - refreshments provided.

l Little World Pre-Schoo

(Formally Yatton Methodist Playgroup) Offers stimulating play based activities for children from 2.5 years to school age. Our high adult to child ratio enables us to give generous care and attention to each child.

Please call to arrange a visit on 07534762485 or email littleworldatyatton @gmail.com

Sensory Time Franchise Opportunity work for Sensory Time. For more information, visit www.sensorytime.org or call 01278 550259

Top of the tots Music & signing classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and children with additional needs.

Classes on Friday mornings in Yatton For more information call 01934 877406 07815 209399

Stepping Stones l, Community Pre-Schoo Claverham Ofsted Outstanding in 2015.

High quality, affordable pre-school education for ages 2 years+ supporting children to become independent learners.

Purpose built facilities including outdoor space.

Ring us on 07977 808132

Little Slingers Babywearing Dance Company Work out, get fit, lose weight, dance and have fun Monday’s, 12.30pm at The Club & Spa, Frost Hill, Congresbury Contact 01278 550259

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP

A breastfeeding support group takes place on Tuesday mornings from 11am-12.30pm.

MESSY MISCHIEF A seven week Messy Mischief course is starting on Wednesday, November 2 at Yatton Moor Children’s Centre, Yatton Infant School, High Street, Yatton.

There will be plenty of activities and opportunities for youngsters to develop imagination and creativity, and learn and play through messy play.

The course will also provide visitors with low cost ideas to do at home.

It will run from 10-11am and it is £2.50 per child per week. Please phone 01934 426633 to book your place.

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All mums are welcome to come not just for help with breastfeeding – there is a qualified breastfeeding counsellor and trained peer supporters - but for social contact as well, and a chance to meet with other mums.

The group is held weekly at the Children’s Centre, Yatton Infant School, High Street, Yatton and is free.

Child’s Play

Creativity and confidence thrive at

Stagecoach Performing Arts

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ight year-old Jamie is a lively girl and sings and dances around her bedroom, but when she was out and about she was more reserved and shy, until she joined Stagecoach.

“At Stagecoach we teach our students so much more than how to sing, dance and act. We help them blossom into well-rounded individuals, ready to embrace life and all its opportunities.

“I couldn’t believe it!” her mum Vicki said. “After only a few sessions at Stagecoach I felt Jamie was so much more confident and happier in herself.

She laughs and talks to people much more now, and she expresses herself with so much energy.”

“We delight in seeing our students have fun, make friends, learn new skills and discover hidden talents. We encourage them to take ‘safe risks’ through rehearsals and performance, which brings out a willingness to take on challenges.”

Principal Heidi Hollis said: “Children like Jamie really benefit from our thriving, nurturing, supportive and inspirational environment. Our classes really make a huge difference in their lives.”

Local classes run during school term time in Portishead, Long Ashton, and across the greater Bristol area for youngsters aged four-18. New students are welcome to start with a two week trial to try before they commit.

Managing Director Sarah Kelly added:

To find out more about the two week trial, call Heidi on 0117 953 2500, or visit www.stagecoach.co.uk.

BARLEY WOOD NURSERY PART OF YMCA SOMERSET COAST GROUP Day nursery for Children age 3 Months to 5 years From our youngest babies up to school starters, at Barley wood Nursery holistic development is facilitated by the Early years Foundation stage (EYFS) incorporating a Forest School approach.

Barley Wood Nursery Long Lane Barley Wood Wrington BS40 5SA T 01934 861 282 E info@barleywoodnursery.org

Happy hours – a safe, stimulating and caring environment that will encourage your child to develop to their maximum potential. ● Offering a range of childcare services for children aged between 3 months and 5 years old. ● Part time or full day nursery care. ● Sessional pre-school childcare. ● All childcare vouchers accepted and free funding for 3 year olds organised. ● Now taking on 2 year old funded spaces ● Providing nutritional home cooked meals

Call us on

01934 876973

To arrange a visit or for more information go to

www.happyhoursnursery.co.uk Worcester gardens, Nailsea and North End Road, Yatton

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Pets

Ask the Vet

By James Allsop, Clinical Lead of Langford Vets Small Animal Practice

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Are fleas becoming resistant to Frontline?

A recent study showed that fleas took slightly longer than expected to die after treatment with fipronil (the active ingredient in Frontline and several other products) but the fleas did still die.

There is currently no evidence of resistance to any of the veterinary recommended flea products on the market, including Frontline.

There are some new products available for dogs and cats that have some additional benefits over traditional products, which is why we have started to recommend these products for our clients’ pets.

To achieve good flea control we must treat all dogs and cats throughout the year, at the correct interval for the chosen product. There is no evidence that it is possible to repel fleas from your pet, although physical removal with a

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flea comb may help reduce flea numbers.

Please speak to your veterinary practice for parasite advice tailored to your pet.

Got a question?

If you have a question about your pet then email it to sap@langfordvets.co.uk and the best question will be answered in a future issue.

HEALTHY BUNNIES Rabbits are popular pets. They have traditionally been kept in hutches, but they can also be trained as excellent house pets, although you may have to do a bit of work to make your house rabbit friendly as they have a particular fondness for chewing through electric wires.

Rabbits are not good at showing when they are unwell or in pain, so it is important to have regular health checks with your vet or nurse.

They enjoy regular company and if you know your rabbit well, you will recognise when they are quieter or less happy to see you and that can be an indicator of discomfort or ill health. In your daily handling you should check ears and skin.

Any scratching or dandruff might indicate mites. In warm weather, it is very important to regularly check their rear end for fly strike.

The most common health problem in rabbits, however, is bad or sore teeth or dental related mouth problems caused by the wrong diet.

Problems occur when they are fed a diet which is low in calcium – this causes their bones to be soft and allows their teeth to move in their sockets.

As the teeth continue to grow, sharp spikes continue to grow into the cheeks and tongue. This is very painful for the rabbit and they will often stop eating altogether.

Rabbits can thrive on a diet solely of good quality hay, although the perfect diet will include a very small amount of concentrated rabbit mix that will include minerals and vitamins.

Fresh fruit and vegetables such as cauliflower leaves, broccoli leaves, lettuce, watercress, spinach, cabbage, dandelions, carrot tops and pea pods can also be fed, but consider these as a treat and give sparingly.

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Adaptive personal training

Unisex Hairstylist

By Rowan Morgan-Ruffley

14 High Street, Claverham North Somerset, BS49 4NB

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y name is Rowan and I am an Adaptive Personal Trainer who specialises in neurological conditions such as Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Stroke, Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

01934 832210

I offer one to one sessions in the comfort of your own home or at the physiotheraphy and Pilates Rehabilitation Centre in Knowles Road, Clevedon.

I also run Stroke/ABI, Parkinson’s and MS group sessions. They are set up as a circuit class but each exercise is specific to help you and has been designed by both myself and a neuro-physiotherapist.

Specialised in Neuro rehabilitation

I have seven years’ experience in the fitness industry, am REPs level 3 and have qualifications that include YMCA Personal Trainers Award and Exercise with Disability.

I also have six years’ experience working in the care sector, where I completed my Health and Social Care levels 2 and 3.

Based at Physiotherapy and Pilates Rehabilitation Centre One-to-one Personal Training sessions

Rehabilitation classes for clients with Parkinson’s decease, multiple sclerosis, stroke and ABI

Please feel free to call me to discuss possible rehabilitation plans or advice on which session or class is best for you on 07518964332, or email rowanmorganruffley@gmail.com.

Yatton Health Walk

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Yatton Health Walk takes place on Thursday, November 17 at 2pm from Yatton Library, High Street, Yatton.

Walking regularly is an easy way to keep fit, lose weight, burn calories and stay healthy.

The Health Walks in North Somerset are short walks of up to one hour in length, in a sociable, supportive environment and they are an ideal first step for anyone wanting to become active.

All walk leaders are volunteers who have each completed Walking for Health training.

AJs For more information on the walk, contact North Somerset Council Sport and Active Lifestyles team on 01275 882730.

Hair Design

Quality Affordable Hairdressing 9 Pages Court, Yatton

01934 838122

Walk in Barber Shop Open 6 days a week Open late Thursday until 7pm

Please contact Rowen on 07518964332

Putting your feet

FIRST

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e all know “prevention is better than cure” As a Foot Health Practitioner I am trained to assess and treat common foot conditions eg: corns, calluses, ingrowing toe nails, fungal infections and verrucas.

With early attention to common foot problems and by establishing a foot health care routine I can help you maintain your foundation for life

“I would recommend Fred to anyone who needed their feet sorting out. Goes about his work in a thoroughly efficient manner and always with a smile on his face.”

Mrs Smith. Somerset

• Nail trimming • Hard skin and corn removal • Verruca treatment • Ingrowing toenails • Fungal infections • Diabetic foot care and advice

Available in the comfort of your own home

Fred Oviatt DipCFHP, MPSPract VRFHP

www.fitfootfoundation.co.uk

01275 795058 – 07780 000867 fred.oviatt@hotmail.com

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Home & Garden

FIX

YOUR FENCES FOR WINTER

Whatever you have in mind, whatever the size of your garden, The Tree Fella can install a fence to meet your needs and your budget.

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stablished in 1992 The Tree Fella is based in Portishead and covers the area from North of Bristol to South of Weston-Super-Mare. The business has a loyal customer base and has established a name for exceptional workmanship and attention to detail.

Owner Charlie says: “We employ highly skilled tradesman and have a qualified bricklayer, lawn man and patio layer and stone mason on the team. If a job requires other specialist skills we have trusted and reliable contractors we call on, including a traditional Blacksmith who does ironwork and railings, so our customers can be sure of quality on every job we do.”

The Tree Fella can install panel fencing, feather edge and picket fences, screen fencing and security fencing for your home or business.

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They also carry out repairs, treatments and painting, using specialist spray equipment, and even offer a pressure washing service. If you have hedges to be removed, they can take them down and remove the roots.

The Tree Fella also offer a comprehensive range of services for your decking, from designing and creating new areas of decking to replacing, repairing or removing existing decking and returning to lawn or gravel.

You name it, they do it. So if your garden is in need of some TLC this winter call The Tree Fella.

For more information visit: www.thetreefella.org, call Charlie on 01275 840310 or 07956 006360 or email: thetreefellanorthsomerset@outlook.com Avril’s Fencing and Timber Products are proud suppliers to Charlie at The Tree Fella.

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Home & Garden

Embrace the colours of autumn By Elly West

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very garden, whatever its size, should have at least one tree.

Trees bring height to a space, are generally low maintenance, and can bring added benefits in terms of shade, screening, fruit, berries, somewhere to hang a swing, and more.

Look around this autumn for trees that really stand out for you. Maybe a rowan with its graceful arching

branches and colourful berries? Or something more formal, suited to a smaller space, like a Japanese maple.

Autumn is the time when many trees come into their own and showcase their colours. Just one will give your garden a focal point that is everchanging throughout the year.

Amelanchiers are my particular favourite. Delicate bronze foliage

combined with pure-white starry flowers in spring, followed by fresh summer leaves, purple-black berries, and then golden autumn hues.

Multi-stemmed and not too large, what’s not to like?

Choose a tree to plant now and you might be able to buy bare-root, often at a fraction of the cost of the same specimen potted up in compost at the garden centre.

PLANT OF THE MONTH There’s a reason why alliums have remained popular in show gardens at Chelsea and elsewhere for years.

Generously dot them throughout the border and they’ll give your garden that wow-factor when they pop up in spring, with their starry, attention-grabbing globes in shades of purple and white.

It’s not too late to plant bulbs now for a display next year.

And then leave them standing for their beautiful seed heads that can last well into autumn. Try picking a few and spraying them gold for indoor Christmas displays.

Elly West is a garden designer. For more details, visit www.ellyswellies.co.uk

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Home & Garden

Clevedon Maintenance

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t is much better, not to mention cheaper, to get your roof problems sorted out before the winter weather closes in, rather than wait until something really nasty happens.

With this in mind, Clevedon Maintenance offers services for all types of roofing – including re-felting, tiling, Upvc guttering, all repair work, chimney removals and GRP flat roofs.

Liam Clark, 23, set up Clevedon Maintenance in April after years of experience working for roofing companies around the area. Liam was born in Bristol and grew up in Portishead before moving to Clevedon.

Clevedon Maintenance does not just specialise in roofs either. The company also covers gardening – including planting and weeding, lawn and hedge maintenance, shed, decking and fence painting and shed removals.

The company also undertakes all aspects of interior and exterior decorating work.

Liam offers a friendly and polite service covering all of your home improvement needs and offers a free survey and quote.

For any home or garden job that needs doing, big or small, contact Liam on 07794 550021 or email clevedonmaintenance@gmail.com.

You can also visit the Clevedon Maintenance Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/ clevedonmaintenance and leave a message and Liam will get back to you as soon as he can.

Gardens of Tyntesfield talk Yatton Horticultural Society’s next talk is on Thursday, November 17, and is from Paul Evans, who will be talking about “Gardens of Tyntesfield” at Yatton Bowling Club, Well Lane, Yatton.

Admission is £2 for members and £2.50 for non-members and will include include tea and coffee, with time to ask questions of Paul about this lovely local garden.

Winter Pansies, Wallflowers etc now 20% off

GAS, COAL and LOGS available

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NOW OPEN! ULTIMATE ONE STOP GARDEN SHOP Please visit our newly opened undercover display area,browse in comfort the very best selection of plants and gardening treatments. Experienced, knowledgeable and helpful staff always at hand.

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Home & Garden

Remember to test your

Smoke alarms advice

SAY FIREFIGHTERS

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von Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) is supporting the national Fire Kills campaign to encourage people to test their smoke alarm this October.

Firefighters are reminding people to test their smoke alarm because they can only save lives if they work.

Smoke alarms provide a warning that fire has broken out and could give occupants of a house vital extra minutes to escape, especially at night.

Just two or three breaths of toxic smoke from a fire can cause a person to lose consciousness or even die.

Between April 2015 and March 2016 AF&RS attended 539 house fires. There was no smoke alarm fitted in 185 (34%) of these, however this has improved by 7% compared with last year where 41% of homes had no smoke alarm.

AF&RS Group Manager for Risk Reduction, Matt Peskett, said: “Smoke alarms really are unsung heroes, activating at the first sign of fire and giving occupants time to escape, especially at night.

“The alarms should be tested regularly to check the batteries are working. It takes just a few seconds but could save the lives of you and your family in a house fire.”

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• Fit smoke alarms on every level of your home.

• Smoke alarms are cheap and easy to install.

• Most smoke alarms are fitted with a battery that lasts 10 years. Test the battery to make sure it is working every week.

• Never disconnect or remove the batteries.

• Mains-powered alarms are powered by your home electricity supply.

• Don’t put alarms in or too near kitchens or bathrooms where smoke or steam can set them off by accident.

AF&RS offers free Home Fire Safety Visits where our staff offer fire safety advice and fit free smoke alarms if required.

To book a Home Fire Safety Visit for yourself or someone you care about visit www.avonfire.gov.uk, call 0117 926 2061 or text VISIT to 07507 319 694.

For more fire safety advice, visit www.avonfire.gov.uk.

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Business

Stuart A Griggs chartered accountants

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hen looking for the right chartered accountant intelligent advice based on expert knowledge, as well as a relationship built on trust, is a must.

Stuart A Griggs chartered accountants, High Street, Yatton, provide just that.

Established in 1982, Stuart A Griggs provides a range of services to small companies, partnerships, individuals, clubs and charities.

The practice has just two partners dealing with client services, and such a small team means that they are very accessible to the client, a big plus when it comes to personal service.

Stuart Griggs is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and has more than 30 years accountancy and taxation experience.

Louise Goodrum is a fellow member of the Association of Accounting Technicians and a member of the Association of Taxation Technicians. She has more than 10 years experience in all aspects of small business accounting and taxation.

They are able to provide a friendly and professional service in a number of key areas, including prompt submission of self assessment and corporation tax returns; advice to minimise personal and business tax liabilities; prompt preparation of annual accounts for business; book keeping advice and maintenance of client records, computerised payroll services, advice on business startups and free initial consultation and ongoing competitive fees.

For more information, telephone 01934 834821 or email info@stuartgriggs.co.uk.

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Motor

Plug in grant for motorcycles and scooters now official

By John Cant, Yatton & Congresbury Living’s motoring correspondent

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he Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) has announced that the public will soon be able to enjoy a subsidy for electric motorcycles and scooters, which has so far only been available for four wheel vehicles.

Unlike cars, electric motorcycles and scooters can be charged at home or work using normal plug sockets, which makes them more accessible.

The price of each vehicle will be

reduced by £1500 or 20% of the total purchase cost (screen price), whichever is the smaller number.

the MCIA says this should help make electric vehicles and travel more affordable for many people:

The grant will be made available for new road registered electric motorcycles and scooters reaching certain quality criteria, which include having a battery with 5 years warranty and a good range.

“This opens the door to zero emission transport to people who have not been able to afford electric cars, which tended to have been a ‘lifestyle choice’.

Customers wanting to buy an electric motorcycle will be able to find out which ones are eligible once manufacturers have applied for the grant and been accepted.

This announcement comes as part of a £35 million boost for ultra low emission vehicles announced recently, to encourage the uptake of zero emission motorcycles and scooters.

Steve Kenward, CEO of

“Motorcycles and scooters are an extremely accessible form of electric transport and have the capacity to significantly reduce congestion, since they share all the advantages of riding a regular powered two wheeler.

Riders can filter through traffic, often use bus lanes and usually get closer to their end destination, cutting door to door journey times.

“Motorcycles are exempt from congestion charges with ‘fuel’ costing the equivalent of a penny a mile and nothing to pay for vehicle tax, plus cheaper or free parking. Switching to an electric motorcycle or scooter could result in huge savings for the average commuter.”

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ith more than 20 years experience in the car repair industry, Kinsellas Auto Repair Services at Elmleigh Farm, Back Lane, Kinsgton Seymour, offers everything required to keep your car on the road.

Owner of Kinsella Autos, Phil Kinsella, explained: “Being IMI accredited means that we have a commitment to continually keep our skills up to date.

IMI qualified mechanics/technicians take part in an ongoing professional development for IMI.”

There is a full range of services on offer, including tyres, servicing, MOT work, air conditioning, welding repairs, diagnostics and fault finding with all of the latest diagnostics equipment, bodywork and resprays. They also provide a free collection and return service for cars in Clevedon and Yatton.

For Kinsella Autos this has been vitally important due to the changing nature of the business.

The garage is also IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) accredited. The IMI plays a vital role in developing and maintaining a skilled, competent and professional workforce that are able to keep pace with evolving automotive technologies and rapidly changing markets.

Having been formed in early 2011 as Kinsellas Classic Cars, as the name suggests it dealt with everything classic, and quickly became known as the place to go.

Now they have moved into the auto world and Phil said: “Modern is where the demand is now, but we still do classic models too. Around 20 per cent of our business is still classic cars.”

A new website is in development but you can visit them on Facebook.

Alternatively you can call 01275 405955.

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