Frome Valley Voice January 2019

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January, 2019 Issue 65

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Top marks for Frampton school A SCHOOL in Frampton Cotterell is celebrating after being named the best in South Gloucestershire.

Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School topped a table for pupil progress, with impressive scores for reading writing and maths.

Manor School in Coalpit Heath also did well, coming inside the top ten. It was a mixed story for other schools, with Watermore School dropping out of the top ten schools and Winterbourne schools failing to make an impact in the league table.

The results measure the academic progress made by pupils in Year 6 through their primary school career. It’s a different benchmark to attainment - the scores pupils achieve in their SATs exams.

Peter Barnard, the head of Frampton CofE School said: "We're delighted the incredible efforts of our children, parents and staff have been recognised by the amount of progress our children made last year.”

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Light up winter Community group organises window displays PAGE 3

Winterbourne care home ‘inadequate’ Woodlands Manor is criticised by inspectors PAGE 8

Winterbourne millionaires spread the love Lottery winners help community project PAGE 9

Dog mess crackdown Council to seek new powers to stop dog fouling PAGE 27

Rugby players top of the league Like father, like son: Dad Mark Smith played with his sons Zak and Cameron for the first time for Frampton Cotterell Rugby Club. All the rugby news, pages 36 & 37

Frampton second team remain unbeaten PAGE 37

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Community group aims to light up winter A COMMUNITY group in Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath is urging people to light

up winter by making bright window decorations.

Village Action says it wants to kindle the community spirit by encouraging people to decorate a window in their house.

The group wants to create a trail map for local people to enjoy the spectacle between February 17 and 27.

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Homes near Winterbourne approved THE lack of public transport serving a new neighbourhood west of Winterbourne was a major concern as plans for 327 homes were approved.

The properties will be more than 500 metres from a metrobus stop but councillors say it is a mass transit system, not a local service, and there will be no contribution from developers to fund public transport.

The 22-hectare development near Harry Stoke is north of the railway line and the same issues were raised when South Gloucestershire Council approved linked plans for 1,290 houses to the south last month.

Members were told then there would be a bus route but no operator was willing to compete with metrobus to use it.

Speaking at the first meeting of the council’s new strategic sites delivery committee on November 29, transport campaigner Dave Redgewell said: “Metrobus isn’t a local bus. It’s a mass transport system.

“We have to have certainty about public

transport. This is the first major project in South Gloucestershire where we are seeing no contribution to public transport, other than one metrobus stop that will be funded by the Department for Transport.

“Councillor Pat Hockey, who also objected to the lack of a bus service for the southern site, said: “I don’t see how we can claim this is sustainable. There’s no point having infrastructure if we have no vehicles to run on them.

“If you don’t have a service, it won’t get used. That’s a waste of everyone’s money.

“It’s no good going along on a wing and a prayer.”

She added: “I can’t vote for this if there’s no contribution to bus services. That’s not

acceptable.”

Members were told the application complies with council policy and demanding funding for public transport would make it an 'anomaly'.

The site is split into two halves, with Crest planning 150 homes around a primary school on a hilltop that will have its summit flattened. Until recently the hilltop was occupied by the prominent 18th century farmhouse at Mulgrove Farm but it has now been demolished.

The remainder of the site is being developed by South Gloucestershire Council, which is only seeking outline permission at this stage for the other 177 houses.

The site has a steep slope which the plans say creates viability issues, which means only 22.6 per cent of the homes will be affordable.

Simon Fitton, the agent for Crest, said it must make a start by 2019 if the council is to meet its housing target. The developer hopes to get to work in the spring.

Councillors backed his proposal to approve the development.

Residents urged to be on their Taskforce announces recommendations to improve local schools guard against bogus caller POLICE are warning people to be on their guard after a bogus salesman tried to dupe a householder in Frampton Cotterell.

The potential victim challenged the man who walked off.

The incident happened at about 8.40am on 13 November when a man called to a property in Meadow Mead.

The man claimed to be from a security company and said there had been burglaries in the area and he needed to check any cash or valuables the householder had to ensure it was secure.

However householder challenged the caller and asked to see identification.

The man said it was in his car and walked off but didn’t return.

The suspect is described as a

white man, about 5ft 9ins tall and large. He was wearing a blue suit with no buttons on the jacket and some form of headgear.

A police spokesman said "We are keen to hear from anyone else in the Frampton Cotterell area, who may have been approached by the same man.”

"We recommend you use a door chain, especially if you have unexpected callers.

"Always ask to see photo identification, especially during darker evenings. Genuine callers will always come back at a more suitable time during the day when a relative or trusted friend or neighbour can also be with you.”

"If there are any concerns at all, don’t let them into the property and call us."

EDUCATION chiefs have unveiled 17 steps they may take to tackle the “toxic cocktail” of reasons why schools such as Winterbourne Academy are struggling in the area.

The most recent Ofsted inspections of secondary schools across South Gloucestershire found that six were good, seven were satisfactory and four were inadequate, including Winterbourne Academy.

South Gloucestershire councillor Gareth Manson, who heads the cross-party taskforce which aims to tackle the problem, said education in the area is being hit by a “toxic cocktail” of poor performance, low funding and a relative lack of good or outstanding schools.

The group has drawn up a list of recommendations it feels that the council should adopt to boost results, including: • Investigating why other authorities with similar levels of funding perform better and copy those initiatives.

• Head teachers, chief executives of multi-academy trusts (MATs) trustees or directors, chairs of boards and members of MATs should report back to the council, • The council should remain proactive in scrutinising the performance of academies even though they are outside its direct control.

• The council should find ways of facilitating stability amongst key staff, particularly senior management.

South Gloucestershire schools are among the worst funded in England, and the council has tried various initiatives in recent years to improve educational attainment but with limited success.

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New M4 junction could be built by 2025 A £428MILLION new junction on the M4 on the Westerleigh Road could be built in within seven years.

South Gloucestershire Council highways chief Colin Hunt has said the authority had made a strong case for junction 18a by Henfield and it is now being considered by Highways England.

Cabinet members in March backed a western option for the new junction near Emersons Green that avoids crossing green belt land.

A South Gloucestershire Council spokesperson said: “The study undertaken by South Gloucestershire Council has been provided to Highways England and the Department for Transport to consider taking forward further development of the scheme in their next route investment strategy (RIS2), which covers the time period 2020 to 2025."

“In the autumn 2018 budget, the Government made high-level announcements about RIS2, but gave no detail about the inclusion of specific schemes.

We understand that announcements about which schemes will be included in the RIS2 will be made by the DfT and Highways England in ‘late’ 2019.”

“When undertaking the study work, it was estimated that construction may take place between 2025 and 2026, although this would be subject to confirmation

by Highways England and the DfT during further scheme development work.”

“The M4 junction 18a scheme is estimated to cost £428million for the preferred

western option.”

It is estimated to create 5,700 jobs and generate £449million for the economy. But the western option is not the only one on the table.

The cabinet meeting in March heard that an eastern option running close to Pucklechurch will remain a possibility until as late as 2022.

South Gloucestershire Council’s business case showed that the new junction would

inevitably have an impact on the environment but the eastern option would affect green belt land and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Pucklechurch.

The eastern option was only expected to create 2,200 jobs and boost the economy by £174million.

The final decision on which option is taken forward will be made by Highways England the Department for Transport.

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Witnesses sought following Council meeting broadcast live hit and run accident in Frampton Cotterell PARISHIONERS had the chance to watch a recent council meeting in Frampton Cotterell from the comfort of their homes, thanks to a new initiative.

The meeting on 21 November was live-streamed over the internet by Frampton Community Projects. Andrew Walker, one of the founders of the project filmed the meeting.

The clerk of the council, POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a car failed to stop after a collision which left a cyclist with serious leg injuries.

The incident happened on Tuesday 4 December at about 9.15pm in Beesmore Road, at its junction with Woodend Road.

A Ford Focus was travelling along Beesmore Road and turned left into Woodend Road, where it was in collision with a cyclist, the front offside bumper striking the rider.

The car drove towards the junction with Park Lane but it is not sure where it went afterwards.

The cyclist suffered serious leg injuries in the incident, which are not believed to be life threatening

but could be life changing.

A police spokesman said: "We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen the silver coloured Ford Focus which was involved in the incident and drove off without stopping.”

"We are also appealing to any motorists who were in the area at the time with dashcams which may have captured the incident who the car involved.”

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Naomi Bibi told Frome Valley Voice: “Council agreed last night that whilst they wouldn't be requesting Mr Walker to film every meeting, it would be good to get him to film the Annual Assembly and other meetings that might be particularly pertinent for the public, such as those with controversial planning applications.”

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Inspectors give Woodlands Manor Care Home “inadequate” rating A WINTERBOURNE care home that went into administration last month has been rated inadequate and placed in special measures.

The Care Quality Commission is now working with the managers and administrators to run the 40-bed Woodlands Manor Care Home.

The latest inspection report said: “CQC are assured by the steps taken to ensure that people living in the home are safe and that the shortfalls identified in this inspection report are being addressed”.

“The new care management team are voluntarily providing CQC with weekly updates on their progress in addressing the shortfalls, ensuring people are safe and how they are improving the quality of care provided at Woodlands Manor Care Home.”

The CQC’s unannounced inspection on October 18 and 19 revealed a number of ongoing issues.

The care home is being extended but the area where the rubbish and building materials are stored was not cordoned off and was unsightly. The report says despite the issue being highlighted by the CQC’s last three inspections, no action had been taken to make the area safe and tidy. It has asked the Health and Safety Executive to visit the site.

The CQC said: “People were not always looked after with respect and some staff did not speak nicely to them.

“On two occasions it was senior members of the staff team who did not talk respectfully about people and this does not demonstrate a good ‘leading by example’ means of improving staff attitudes”.

“People’s dignity was not always maintained and we have referred to an example in the main body of the report where improvements were needed”.

“Concerns have been raised regarding the standard of care given to five people and this was being investigated by the safeguarding adults team in South Gloucestershire Council.”

The CQC found gaps in residents’ records for when they receive medication, and two people had serious risks to their health and wellbeing. Incorrect forms were used to log accidents and falls.

A computer failure was blamed for the lack of records of training and supervision.

Inspectors said equipment was being shared between residents because there was not enough to go round, and the infection control audits were ineffective. Other audits were “tick-box responses”.

On the positive side, the inspectors received favourable comments about the food

and drink and the activities residents were able to participate in.

Inspectors said the recruitment of new staff to the service followed safe recruitment procedures to ensure unsuitable staff were not employed.

This comes after a nurse working at the home was struck off in September for putting residents at “unwarranted risk of harm”. Patsylin Palmer did not let her bosses know she should have been supervised by a registered nurse on her night shifts.

The home went into administration on November 15, citing “operational difficulties” following the building of an extension.

Woodlands Manor Care Home declined to comment on the CQC report.

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n NEWS WINTERBOURNE lottery winners Denis and Shirley Banfield and their daughters Tina and Karen have spent some of their money to help overhaul the loos in the local community centre.

Dennis and Shirley who are in their 80’s, are regular lottery players and won the Lotto Jackpot of more than £18m after buying a ticket at Winterbourne News in Bradley Avenue.

It wasn’t just good news for the Banfields, it was good news for the Winterbourne and District Community Association - WADCA. They were trying to renovate tired and shabby toilets.

The Banfield’s helped cover some of the £17,000 cost to modernise them. The toilets now have new lighting, new ceilings and floors, sparkly wall coverings in the ladies, a baby changing unit in the disabled loo, and heating and hand driers.

Funds for the project also came from Merlin Housing Association and South Gloucestershire Council. The grand opening of the new toilets takes place on Tuesday 8 January at 11am.

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The donation show that the Banfield family are determined to keep their feet on the ground despite their astonishing win.

Dennis always kept the tickets in his wallet and checked the numbers on a Sunday morning.

On the weekend of the win, all six numbers matched, and he immediately phoned their daughter Tina.

She said: “It’s not every day your parents call you at 8am to tell you that you have won the lottery! So, when they did make that call on Sunday, my first thought was it must be a mistake and I immediately headed over to check. Seeing those six numbers first on their TV screen and then also matching on the national-lottery.co.uk site was a magical moment, and it was equally wonderful calling my sister Karen, who, like me, had received the call but assumed it was a mistake.”

Dennis said: “All that has ever mattered to Shirley and I is that the girls are okay. We joke that it’s just a matter of time and we are playing the lottery for them, so that they are financially secure forever. To know they are is a wonderful feeling.”

Contrary to what you might expect, The community centre toilets were the couple aren’t beneficiaries from the Banfield’s generosity

The Banfields celebrate their big win planning to rush off jet setting around the world. Dennis said: “We haven’t thought about moving house – we’ve lived here for more than 57 years - and

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Frampton school top of the pile in South Glos FRAMPTON Cotterell Church of England Primary School is the best primary school in South Gloucestershire, new results data shows.

The school achieved well above average progress scores for Key Stage 2 in reading, writing and mathematics.

The school achieved progress scores of 3.4 for reading, 4.3 for writing and 4.5 for mathematics, recognising the improvement students achieved in their final years of primary education.

Scores of zero reflect average progress across schools, with positive and negative scores awarded for better Head teacher Peter Barnard or worse improvement in students' grades. ages of seven and 11. Attainment - the scores Head teacher Peter Barnard said: “Pupils' pupils achieve in their SATs exams - is a happiness and well-being is at the forefront separate benchmark. of everything we do at Frampton CofE and Frampton Cotterell Church of England we all believe academic excellence can only Primary School moved up from seventh last be achieved through the nurturing and warm year. The school has 294 registered pupils. approach we adopt on a daily basis. I am Of them, 39 were 11 year olds eligible to take extremely proud to be the head teacher of Key Stage 2 exams last year: 25 boys and 14 such a wonderful school.” girls.

Schools are awarded scores reflecting As well as progress, schools are judged their pupils’ progress between KS1 and KS2 exams in three key subjects, taken at the on the attainment of pupils in key stage

assesments. Pupils are expected to achieve scores of at least 100 in their Key Stage 2 exams. At Frampton Cotterell Church, the average grade awarded for reading was 108, for grammar, punctuation and spelling 109, and for maths 108, although this wasn’t always the highest across South Gloucestershire.

The results mean that 85% of pupils achieved the expected standard across the three subjects, and 23% were high achievers.

Despite the school's impressive performance, it had relatively low teacher salaries (average £33,255) for the area.

Another school in the Frome Valley Voice area, Manor School in Coalpit Heath was also in the top ten for progress, coming in 9th place. Watermore School in Frampton Cotterell, which has made national lists for best schools was in equal 25th place down from 4th last year.

Elm Park in Winterbourne had made impressive progress, up to 44th after being in 80th place last year. St Michael’s CofE School was down from 20th place to equal 67th. Iron Acton school was in 62nd place.

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Film crew visit Medieval Barn A CHANNEL 5 film crew have visited Winterbourne Medieval Barn as part of a new historical documentary.

The series will be looking at different periods in Bristol history, with each programme based around an on-going archaeological dig.

The episode which involves the barn focuses on rural life in medieval Britain. A dig in Poulton unearthed hundreds of medieval skeletons, and researchers looked into the life of average Britons in the 14th century, particularly the challenges posed by famine, plague and conflict.

They believe the great famine of 1315 may have been caused by exceptionally wet weather, which is recorded in historical documents. Dendrochronology (tree rings) can provide a good record of the weather, and the timbers used to construct Winterbourne Medieval Barn in 1342 could provide clear evidence of the climate in this area over the previous 100 years.

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n AROUND THE W.I Coalpit Heath WI The end of 2018 has been very busy for us all.

Some of our members enjoyed a day trip out to Worcester market and felt it was a great day at one of the best Christmas markets about.

There were plenty of stalls selling local crafts near the cathedral and street food on offer too.

The December meeting proved to be lots of fun with members wearing festive jumpers, earrings and headwear. We made some simple but effective angel and

bauble decorations for the Christmas tree festival at St Peters Frampton Cotterell. In addition, there was a chance to guess the flavours of the festive crisps, take part in the raffle to win one of the beautiful Xmas hampers and a game of Reindeer Drive (a Christmas version of Beetle Drive).

We also exchanged Secret Santa gifts.

Christmas meals were held at lunchtime and in the evening giving more members the opportunity to attend.

Our New Year meetings start again on 16th January with a present swap, a fish and chip supper and a quiz. We will be handing out our new programme of events too.

The year ahead promises a wide variety of speakers and additional events. Our February meeting is a talk on My Body Positive by Lisa Beasley.

New members are always welcome. Come along on the first Wednesday of every month at 7.45 to St Saviours church hall.

Frampton Cotterell WI Members met for our AGM on the 27th November. Votes were held for President and Rosey Simpkins has again accepted the role.

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Our new programme for 2019 will be announced at the January meeting where there will be a history talk about Marie Antoinette.

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n FLORAL FRIENDS Floral Friends Quilted Wall Hanging presented to Parish Council At the Christmas Coffee Morning Floral Friends were delighted to present to Councillors Jane Stickland and Andy Beech (representing the Parish Council) a quilted wall hanging which commemorates the local area.

Coordinated by Gill Edgington and Lena Clarke, the wall hanging was designed and stitched by members of Floral Friends and comprises 12 embroidered panels, each depicting a local landmark, which were then stitched together and quilted. From design to completion the work took about

12 months. We hope that all local residents will enjoy seeing the wall hanging in the Brockeridge Centre for many years to come.

Flower Festival June 2019 We’re organising a Flower Festival with the theme of favourite children’s book or character from a children’s book for 15/16 June 2019. Much more information to follow – but make a note of the date now.

Christmas Coffee Morning and Gift Sale Held at the Brockeridge Centre, we were delighted that so many people came and supported us:

the money raised (nearly £500) will be used by Floral Friends to maintain their work around the village, including summer hanging baskets, the planters and planterbenches, the wildflower areas in The Park and the Glebelands and the bed along Woodend Road. Our thanks to all who made items for sale, who donated cakes and who came and supported us.

Christmas Tree Festival Floral Friends were delighted to be able to contribute a tree to the Christmas Tree Festival held in support of Water Aid at St Peter’s

Church. All the decorations on the tree had been hand made by members of Floral Friends and we hope that everyone enjoyed seeing all the trees in the Church.

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n NEWS PLANS for a 2,000-home garden village in the green belt on the site of Woodlands Golf and Country Club would set a dangerous precedent, opponents have warned.

Ward councillors John Ashe and Roger Avenin have launched a petition against the proposals for the site on Trench Lane, which were put forward by South West Strategic Developments (SWSD).

The signatures will be submitted to South Gloucestershire Council, which has also opposed the site’s inclusion in the West of England joint spatial plan – the regional strategy for the next 20 years.

The councillors oppose the site being built out with 2,000 homes, a primary school and a local centre, although more recent proposals are to build 500 homes and retain one of the 18hole golf courses.

Councillor Roger Avenin said: “There are so many reasons why this so-called garden village should be turned down, not just because it goes against the

Petition against new village near Fram West of England and South Gloucestershire Council’s planled approach.

“The developers have made no effort to build new roads or improve the existing network, which means it will just clog up Bradley Stoke, causing traffic chaos which is just not acceptable.”

The golf club site was first put forward in 2015. It was described as being “in an extremely sustainable location adjacent to key infrastructure and, crucially, within walking and cycling distance of thousands of jobs.”

But Cllr Ashe said: “We want residents to back our petition so the council knows the strength of our feelings on this controversial development.

“The more people that sign, the more support the council has to oppose it.”

The joint spatial plan is currently under consideration by the Secretary of State for

Cllrs Roger Avenin and John Ashe outside Woodlands Golf Club approval.

In drafting its own new Local Plan, South Gloucestershire Council issued a “call for sites” to appeal for landowners, developers and planning consultants to suggest land that

could potentially be developed.

SWSD was among those to answer. On its behalf, Grass Roots Planning Ltd said Woodlands Golf and Country Club could instead be developed with 500 homes, with one golf

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mpton Cotterell Mines group to hear course retained and a convenience store potentially provided.

It said the larger development is still on the table and is a better option than major developments proposed at Buckover and Charfield – but the council may see the smaller scheme as more suitable.

A spokesperson for SWSD said: “SWSD are promoting the Woodlands Golf Club site as a future opportunity to deliver a highly accessible and sustainable development, close to thousands of jobs, everyday facilities and Bristol city centre.”

The spokesperson said development could include a significant level of affordable homes, schools, a new local centre and infrastructure improvements.

The spokesperson added: “Conversely, the sites currently proposed to the north of Bristol will generate much more traffic coming into Bradley Stoke, Aztec West and Bristol and will therefore have a severe impact on existing traffic and key junctions.”

The petition can be viewed at http:// petitions.southglos.gov.uk/petitions.ti/ saynotowoodlandsgardenvillage.

about decline of industry ENTHUSIASTS of local mining heritage will meet to hear about the industry in South Wales.

The South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group has a talk by Steve Grudgings on the last years of coal mining in South Wales.

The event, on Wednesday 23 January at the Miners Institute (Coalpit Heath Village Hall), is at 7:30pm for 8:00pm start. Non members are welcome at the talk.

The South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group (SGMRG) was set up in 2002 by local people keen to understand, record and preserve the remains, of what was once an extensive industry.

Mining remains cover a vast area from South Wales is the subject of the group’s next talk, but it focuses on the extensive local mining heritage Coalpit Heath and Yate to South Bristol, Easton, Kingswood, Cromhall – and even in the area.

Filton, where the last mine only closed in The SGMRG has four talks each year, 1963 - Harry Stoke Colliery on the site of what outings in the summer months and working is now MoD Abbeywood. parties at old mining sites.

Most of the mining was for coal, but ochre, For more information on the group: www. celestine, iron, lead and stone were also mined sgmrg.co.uk

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Helping the community: Edwina Pennell, the owner of the Nisa convenience shop in Woodend Road has made a donation to the running costs of Beesmoor Playing Fields in Frampton Cotterell. She’s pictured handing over a cheque for £2,000 to Richard Cooke, the treasurer of the volunteer committee that runs the playing fields. The money comes from Nisa’s community fund. The majority of the money will be spent on overhauling the ageing electrics and heating systems in the pavilion and repairing the changing room showers.

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Sell out crowd enjoy Clare Teal A CAPACITY audience at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall have been wowed by the latest visit by Clare Teal and her trio.

The Radio 2 presenter and British jazz legend, who has been voted British Jazz Singer of the Year four times during a glittering career, entertained the audience with a wide range of songs as well as with her repartee between tunes.

Claire is as much at home in the more intimate settings provided by playing with her trio as she is fronting her Big Band or Hollywood Orchestra.

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Tea dances prove popular for dementia group CHIPPING Sodbury Dementia Support Group says its regular dance sessions are proving a big hit.

The recently formed organisation, co-ordinated by Jacki Hebblethwaite, grew out of an original idea to form a Memory Café in the town.

“A grant from South Gloucestershire County Council started the whole thing off.” said Jackie. “Since then Chipping Sodbury Rotary together with the Inner Wheel Club, has been totally supportive and their involvement has been fantastic”.

The tea dances are held at the Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. They have grown in popularity and regularly entertain over 80 local people. Focused on local residents with dementia, they provide an afternoon of musical entertainment with friends and family and an opportunity to dance in a friendly and welcoming environment.

“As well as Rotarians we also receive help from lots of different people,” added Jackie, “So it’s very much a community event”.

Donations from Rotary, Inner Wheel, the Townlands Charity and Waitrose allow all expenses to be met and ensure that this event remains free.

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MS centre needs volunteers Big increase in EU residents despite Brexit A SPECIALIST centre that cares for people with Multiple Sclerosis in South Gloucestershire is looking for volunteers.

The Brightwell, formally The West of England MS Therapy Centre, has been caring for people with MS, their families and carers in Bradley Stoke since 1985.

The Brightwell’s Volunteer team The centre has a variety of roles available including the physio department where volunteers can train to operate the oxygen chamber, as well as roles that support the team with community development and events or with the reception team.

The Centre offers physiotherapy, exercise classes and oxygen treatment. They have a dedicated team of professional therapists providing acupuncture, reflexology, aromatherapy, foot health and a Counselling Service.

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But the 4.7% of South Gloucestershire's total population made up of European citizens is below the UK average of 5.7% and Bristol’s figure of 5.9%.

The number of migrants from non-EU countries living in South Gloucestershire also rose, from 5,000 in 2016 to 7,000 in June.

In Bristol, migrants from non-EU countries numbered 21,000, up from 18,000 in 2016.

The estimates are based on the ONS’s Annual Population Survey. They count EU citizens living at private addresses and students in halls of residence whose parents live in the UK. Students with parents living abroad or migrants living at communal establishments, like hotels or hostels, are excluded.

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA January 14 n Bristol Budgerigar Society.

Monday January 14 commencing 7.30pm. Budgerigar talks plus avicultural items bring and buy sale. Venue; Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Bristol BS34 6HR. Visitors welcome to join us without commitment to join. Further details from the Secretary Colin Parsons. Tel 01454 775878. colinpauline@hotmail. com or Chairman Alan Fretten.

Mobile 07922538894 E-mail alan_ fretten13@hotmail.com January 24 n Avon Organic Group invites local gardeners and growers – Talk, John Salvat “Walled Gardens & Old Growing Techniques” 7pm, The Station, Bristol. BS1 2AG. £5, incl. refreshments. www. groworganicbristol.org February 1 n Cotswold Edge Events presents Paul Jones and Dave Kelly Chipping Sodbury Town Hall Friday 1 February 2019 7.30pm. Tickets from: www. cotswoldedgeevents.co.uk February 2 n Sodbury Vale Model Railway Club's 35th Annual Model Railway Exhibition will be held on Saturday 2nd February 2019 at St Mary's Church, Church Road, Yate, BS37 5BG. Open 10.00am to 4.30pm. Full details at www. sodburyvalemrc.co.uk n Belly Dance classes Beginners 7.00pm, Improvers 8.00pm, Methodist Church Hall (upstairs) with Anna 07971234236 or bristolbellydance@yahoo.co.uk term time only.

Regular events Monday n Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. For more information call Helen 01454 773781. n Open Door bereavement suport group. 10.30-12.00 every first Monday., St Peter’s Church Baby Group 1-3pm (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. For more information call Helen 01454 773781. n Memory Cafe, run by the Alzheimer’s Society. The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, 2pm - 4pm 1st Monday of month except Bank Hols. Open to anyone with dementia, and Carers, and anyone with concerns about someone with memory problems. Just turn up.

Tel. 0117 9610 693 n Manor Hall Gardening & Social Club The Manor Hall 2.-3.30pm.

First Monday of the month, (except for Bank Holidays on the second Monday). n 1st Winterbourne Down and Buryside Beavers Scouts 5pm until 6:30pm at the Scout hut on Green Dragon Road, Winterborne.

Contact dandow@computer.org n 1st Winterbourne Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Meet Monday evenings in St. Michael’s Room. winterbournesmgsl@ cotswoldedgescouts.org.uk or 01454 775024 n North Road Ladies, Iron Action Parish Hall, 7.30, every first Monday. n Women’s Fellowship Zion Church Hall 2.30p.m.- 3.45 Programme of speakers, choirs., followed by a cup

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Term Time only, starting in September. We would love to welcome more tenors and basses.

Please contact Dave on 07834 184142 n Winterbourne Down Border Morris Morris Dancing, All Saint’s Church Hall, 8.15pm n Line dancing with Laughter in Line, Zion Church Hall, Woodend Rd, Frampton Cotterell. Beginners 7.30pm, Improvers, 8.30pm.

Info Sarah 01454 773929 www. laughterinline.org n Winterbourne Scrabble Club - weekly 2.00 - 4.30 pm at Winterbourne & District Community Centre, Watleys End Road, Winterbourne. Further info from Gill on 01454 773573. n Slimming World Monday: 5.30pm & 7.30pm Watermore Primary School Call Alison: 07972376055 n Winterbourne Afternoon WI meets at Salem Church Hall, Factory Road, Winterbourne on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2pm. We welcome visitors. Contact 01454 250817 for details or look at our web site www.wawimoonfruit. com or email lesleysharman@ gmail.com n Pickleball - the exciting new racquet sport - is now at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre. The club meets at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre on Mondays from 9am to 11am. It welcomes new members and the first session is free, with a charge of £7 for two hours thereafter, or £5 for members. For

Care home contracts changed after warnings from watchdog SOUTH Gloucestershire Council has transferred its care contracts to a new provider after warnings from the health watchdog.

Allied Healthcare has been rescued by new owners but the authority has pressed ahead with a contingency plan to ensure the 84 affected residents were properly cared for.

Before the buyout, the Care Quality Commission had written to councils saying the firm had “failed to provide adequate assurance regarding future funding”.

Councillor Ben Stokes, South Gloucestershire Council’s cabinet member for adult care, said the market was vulnerable but the situation was unlikely to be repeated. He

said: “We have a statutory duty, as well as some very vulnerable people we want to ensure are properly provided for. We have negotiated with potential alternative providers. We’ve been able to appoint Nobilis. They are taking forward the responsibilities referring to Allied.”

Cllr Mike Drew said Cllr Stokes’ response was “complacent”. He said he hoped South Gloucestershire Council was involved in lobbying at a national level to get more funding.

Council leader Toby Savage said the authority lobbies through the Local Government Association.

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more info email pickleballbristol@ gmail.com. Everybody welcome no upper age limit - all equipment provided, just wear comfortable clothing and trainers - first session FREE. Check us out on Facebook at Bristol Pickleball Club. n Pilates, and Pump & Tone, at Chipping Sodbury Sports Centre.

Mondays and Wednesdays :- Pump & Tone 6:30pm; Pilates 7:30pm. £6:00 per class; or a monthly tariff of £40.00 allowing unlimited access to the Chipping Sodbury and Bradley Stoke classes is available as well. www.exercisewithlailibrooks. com for full information. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali. co.uk, or just turn up. n Frampton Cottrell. Watermore Primary School (Infants), Woodend Road, (Opposite the Brockeridge Centre) 5.30 & 7.30pm Tel: Jude 07968 426809 n Macular-support group meets monthly - 3rd Monday 1:30-3:30pm at Watkins room, old grammar school, highstreet Chipping Sodbury. Contact Tony : 01454314066 n Winterbourne Tennis Club. 4.30.

Junior tennis coaching Winterbourne recreation field, BS36 1LU. All ages 3-16 yrs. Contact Imed (club coach) 07459636436 or imedhamroumi@msn.com n F&Fs. Club. Banjo, Mandolin, Guitarists etc. playing a wide range of styles. Meet Mondays. 8 to 10pm. at St Barnabas Church Hall, Warmley. Visitors and new members welcome, support and encouragement given.

Available for concerts. Secretary – 0117 9673668. Website www. fingersandfrets.wordpress.com n If you are interested in learning about the arts, in its widest sense, why not join The Arts Society Severn Valley. We meet in the Town Hall in Chipping Sodbury normally

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED on the third Monday of each month. In addition to the lecture programme, we arrange Days of Special Interest which examine facets of the arts in greater detail, as well as visits to art galleries, museums and gardens plus trips abroad. Full details can be found on our website www.svdfas. co.uk. So come along, have a cup of coffee, enjoy the lecture and, perhaps, do some shopping in this lovely market town. Visitors are charged £6 so, if you would like to “try before you buy”, please e-mail memb@svdfas.co.uk n Bristol Budgerigar Society hold meetings at Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Little Stoke, Bristol BS34 6HR. Meetings commence at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month. Chairman Alan Fretten. Mob 07922538894 E-mail alan_fretten13@hotmail. com Details from the Secretary Colin Parsons Tel 01454 775878.

E-mail colinpauline@hotmail. com Membership; Adult £7.00, senior £5.00, same address partners £10.00, different address partners appropriate single rate each. Juniors free. Visitors always welcome without commitment or charge to see the wonderful budgerigar breeding, exhibition and social experience that Bristol Budgerigar Society can offer.

Tuesday n Rhymetime. Winterbourne Library. 10.30- 11am. Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/ toddlers to enjoy together. n Slimming World 9.30am & 11.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm, The Greenfield Centre, call Frankie 07519347243 n Knit and Natter The Beacon@ Zion United Church. 10am 12noon. Contact Mary Thexton 01454 850704 n Yate Visually Impaired Group.

Yate Fire Station 2.30 pm every

other Tuesday Contact Gay Williams 01454 321749 gab56@ btinternet.com n Winterbourne Tuesday group, The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, 7.30 -10pm, second Tuesday of month. Everyone welcome. n Slimming World 7.30 Elm Park School, Winterbourne. Tel Becca 07721 907780 n Centre Squares (dancing).

Winterbourne Comunity Centre (WADCA), 7.45pm. Tel. 260168 n 60+ Dance Fit class. 11.00 at Crossbow House. £4.50 a session.

Suitable for all levels of fitness.

Please contact Nina for more information : 07833917974 n Winterbourne Down & District Horticultural Society, All Saints Church Hall, Winterbourne Down, BS36 1BX, 7.30 pm. 2nd Tuesday of the month. Info: Richard on 01454 773218. n Folk Dancing. Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 8.30 -10.30pm, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month. n South Gloucestershire Waterpolo club. Junior & Senior players Male Female. Winterbourne Int Academy pool. 7:00 - 8:30 pm. For more info: kazrose@blueyonder.co.uk or nash17@virginmedia.com n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Tuesday 1.30 - 3.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme, 01179 793473. New members welcome. n Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club.

We meet every other Tuesday at Pucklechurch Community Centre from 7.45 pm to 8.15 pm. Contact Veronica Holder – 0117 937 2818 n Frome Valley Mens Probus Club.

We meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. 10 – 12 noon at the Townhall, C/Sodbury. Guest Speaker every meeting, occasional lunches, day trips. Contact George for further info. Tele: 01454 882908

n Gentle Hatha Flow & Well Woman Yoga Find more freedom, flexibility and strength in body, mind and spirit. Restore balance and energy.Fishponds Vassal Centre Tuesdays 5.30-6.30 (Gentle Flow) & 6.45-8pm (Well Woman Yoga) Frenchay Quaker House.

Thursdays 10-11am & 11.15 -12.15pm (Gentle Hatha Flow) St Elizabeth Hall, Hambrook Tuesdays 9.45-10.45am, (Gentle Hatha Flow) Block price £6/ Drop in £7/6.50 concession.

Beginners welcome. How to book/contact details: www. letgoyoga.co.uk/ or call 07904073535 n Yate Poetry Group. All welcome to join our small, informal and friendly group to share and enjoy poems and verse. We meet for an hour 1-2 pm every other Tuesday afternoon in the library, refreshments provided.

For the dates of meetings, please contact Tony on 07704140682 or yatepoetrygroup@gmail.com n Winterbourne recreation field, BS36 1LU 7.30pm-10.00pm.

All ages and abilities and new members welcome. Contact WTC : 07725954639 n Barnardo’s Breastfeeding Peer Support Project provides emotional and practical support to new mothers. Weekly groups are held at venues in Thornbury, Yate and across South Gloucestershire. The Yate group, called Yate BreastFriends, meets at Yate Childrens Centre on Cranleigh Court Road on Tuesdays between 11.30am - 1.00pm. n Ringcraft - dog showing skills and techniques. Every week at Henfield Hall, Ram Hill, Coalpit

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Heath - 8.0 - 9.15pm. Puppies and dogs - all breeds welcome. Contact Shelagh Crowther on 01453 298974 for more details. n Tudor Bridge Club meets at the hall behind St Lawrence Presbytery on Broad Street, every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Contact Christine on 078763334921, christinemay001@gmail.com for more details n Community Coffee Mornings, 2nd Tuesday of month, WADCA Community Centre, 10.30am 12.30pm. Tel. 01454 776268 n Monthly social lunchtime meet up for disabled people at the Farmhouse Pub, Wellington Road, Yate, BS37 5UY. Open and friendly group, meets first Tuesday of month 12-2pm. Part of WECIL's peer support community - 0797 962 6569. n Friendship and Dance for over 50s, no partner needed - NEW VENUE and NEW DAY! The Miner’s Welfare, Badminton Road, Coalpit

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED Heath. Beautiful new wooden dance floor. Every 4th Tuesday in the month, 2.00 - 4.00 pm. Gentle exercise with easy circle dances to live music. Suitable for beginners and improvers. Social break with refreshments £4.00. All welcome.

Further information contact Hilary Jay 07515 351 813 Wednesday n Pre School Storytime.

Winterbourne Library10.30 - 11am, every week, term time only. n ‘Silver Chords Group, over 50’s social club. Every other Weds, Mason’s View Community Centre Winterbourne. 1.45pm.

Entertainment and coach trips.

Everyone welcome Contact Doreen 01454 776484. n Winterbourne Police Beat Post.

Greenfield Centre 2-3pm n Slimming World 7.30pm Frampton Cotterell Cof E School.

Tel Lisa 07815 759118 n Coalpit Heath WI. Church Hall of St Saviours Church, Coalpit Heath.

First Wednesday of each month.

7.45pm. New members welcome. n The Winterbourne Players, 8.00 pm, Community Centre, Watleys End Road. More info, Brian 07792

656689. n Beginners Meditation Class on Wednesdays 7pm to 8pm at the Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne To reserve your place on the next 5 week course, please contact Sarah Presley on 07590 621495/ sarahpresley@live.com n Actonians Drama Group 7.30 pm Parish Hall, Iron Acton More info 01454 228760 www.actonians. co.uk. Junior Actonians 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm Parish Hall Iron Acton More info 01454 228277. n 2nd Wednesday of each month - Carer’s Group 2 - 4pm at The Beacon Centre, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell. More information - contact Rona 886925 or Jean 775786. n 4th Wednesday of each month - Forget me Not sing along group 2pm - 3.30 pm at The Beacon Centre, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell. If you like a good sing song please come and join us.

For more information ring Rona on 886925 or Jean on 775786. n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Wednesday 1.30 - 4.30 and 7.30 - 10.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat

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Sleightholme, 01179 793473. n Manor Hall community coffee morning, open to all, Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath. 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10am to 12 noon in the Jubilee Room. Free entry and all profits from the refreshments will go to the Manor Hall at Coalpit Heath Charity. Handmade cards will be on sale, sold in aid of the BRACE Charity. n Slimming World Frampton Cotterell C of E School. Call Lisa: 07815759118 n Stapleton Probus meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at Begbrook CA, Frenchay Park Road 10am -12noon. Also have an active Bowls Section.

Visitors Welcome. Details available, contact Registrar, John Suddell 01454 250811 n The Frenchay Folk Dance Club meet fortnightly at Frenchay Village Hall from 7:45 until 10:15.

Check frenchayfdc.co.uk or contact 0117 9409508 for more information n Wednesdays starting 6 September Bellydance Classes with Sacha From 7.30pm . Contact Sacha on 07971 578151 or email sachabellydance@yahoo.co.uk for full details Ridgewood Community Association, Yate BS37 4AF n Yate/ Chipping Sodbury Afternoon Choir meets on Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm at St Marys Church Yate. No auditions required. Contact Nikki on 01761472468 for more details or just turn up at the church and have a free sing on the first visit. n Frenchay Probus Club. We meet every first and third Wednesday of the month in the Frenchay village hall. Coffee at 10.00am and the meeting is from 10.30 to 12.00. More details on frenchayprobusclub.com n Pilates, and Pump & Tone, at Chipping Sodbury Sports Centre.

Mondays and Wednesdays :- Pump & Tone 6:30pm; Pilates 7:30pm. £6:00 per class; or a monthly tariff of £40.00 allowing unlimited access to the Chipping Sodbury and Bradley Stoke classes is available as well. www.exercisewithlailibrooks. com for full information. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali. co.uk, or just turn up. n Social tennis ladies Doubles Winterbourne recreation field, BS36 1LU. 10am -12pm. All ages and abilities , new members welcome

Contact WTC: 07725954639 n Social tennis. Winterbourne recreation field, BS36 1LU. 7.30pm - 10.00pm. All ages and abilities ,new members welcome. Contact WTC: 07725954639 n Frampton Singalong now 2nd Wednesday in the month, 2 pm - 3.30 pm at Crossbow House, School Road, BS36 2DB. Favourite songs, live music & sitting exercises. Tea, cakes & fresh fruit £3.00. All welcome, no voice needed! Hilary Tel. 07515 351 813 n Community Lunches 12.00 - 2pm at WADCA Community Centre. £5 or takeaway £3.50.

Booking advised tel. 776268 n Frampton Cotterell Local History Society, 3rd Wednesday of month Sept - May, Zion church 7.30pm.

Non-members welcome. £4 n Ladies Shiatsu Massage Sports Rehabilitation Clinic in Iron Acton every Wednesday between 3-8 pm. Naturally restore your energy levels and improve your overall health and lifestyle. Contact Anna on 07487 511516 or email anna@ wholehearted-health.co.uk for more information and to book your treatment session.

Thursday n Probus. The Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. 10am, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month n Praise and Play. All Saints’ Church Hall Winterbourne Down 10-12 during term times. For preschool children and their parents/ carers. n Stay & Play, 1-3pm (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave,

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n Fishponds Friendship and Exercise Club Fishponds Baptist Church (scout hall) 10-11.30am each Tuesday. Chair based gentle exercise for older people.Tea, coffee, friendly chat. Instructor: Spencer Davies.

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED Winterbourne. Call Helen 01454 n Tiny Tots. 2.00-3.00pm,St Peter’s Church, n Steam Engine Club, Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. 7pm, last Thursday of month. Line dancing. Iron Acton Parish Hall, High St, Iron Acton.

New beginners, 7.20pm. Improvers, 8.30pm. www.laughterinline.com n Winterbourne Musical Theatre.

7.30pm WADCA Community Centre, 7.30pm. www.winterbournemusical.co.uk. n Winterbourne Flower Club.

Our meetings take place tin St. Michaels rooms [opposite Tesco Filling Station] Hands on evenings and demonstrations on various Thursday evening at 7.30 pm Visitors and new members welcome. Ring for details 01454.

776753 n Winterbourne Evening Women’s Institute St. Michael’s Rooms in Winterbourne at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of every month except August n Crossbow Camera Club Crossbow House, 8pm, every Thursday (from September).

Contact Mike Challenger 07833316081 n Frampton Cotterell British Legion Club Ryecroft Road, Doors open @7.15pm. Bingo at 8pm-10pm . No entry fee. All Welcome. n South Gloucestershire Decorative and The Art Appreciation Society meet at Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Lane Bradley Stoke. 3rd

Thursday evening of the month.

Starting October 7-00 for 7-30 start refreshments.Sallykitching@ googlemail.com Tel no 01454 774401 n Sugarcraft: If you are interested in sugar icing why not come along to our meeting? We have demonstrations monthly on flowers and models and practice/ workshops with instruction. We meet on the third Thursday of every month at 7.30pm – 9.30pm at St Andrews Hall, Elm Park, Filton.

Visitors welcome. Contact Jean Kington on 0117 956 8737 for more information. n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Thursday 1.30 - 4.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme, 01179 793473.

New members welcome. n Stationary Engine Club, Meets at Miner’s Club Coalpit Heath 7:30 pm first Thursday of every month. n Severn Counties Foreign & British Bird Society Meetings at 8pm, Winterbourne Down Methodist Church Hall, Down Road, Winterbourne, BS36 1BN on 3rd Thursday of each month.

The local club for all keepers of canaries, finches or other birds.

Monthly talks, club events, twice yearly shows. All welcome. Contact severncounties@gmail.com, Tel Molly Durbin 01275 373743. Web Address: http://www.foreignbritishbirds.info/index.html n Tudor Bridge Club meets at the hall behind St Lawrence Presbytery

on Broad Street, every Thursday and Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact Christine on 078763334921, christinemay001@gmail.com for more details n Thursday Travel Club. Meets first Thursday of the month. St Saviour’s Church Hall, Beesmoor Road, Coalpit Heath n Winterbourne Winds beginners/ intermediate/returners wind band rehearse Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Greenfield Centre, Park Avenue, Winterbourne BS36 1NJ. Brass & Woodwind players, percussionist, bassist wanted to join sociable group. Instruments available for loan. Contact Dan 01172 395210.

Contact Roger: 07925 296930 or 01454 77701 n Winterbourne Down WI meet in All Saints Church Hall, BS36 1BX on the first Thursday of each month (except August) - 7.30pm. For more information contact Margaret on 01454 850241. New members are most welcome. n Avon Harmony are a Ladies A Cappella / barbershop chorus. We welcome visitors for a no obligation taster session. We rehearse at the dance studio, Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road, Bristol BS7 9NL. Every Thursday evening 7.30pm 9.45pm. Tel: Mary 07954170532. n Hambrook Sports Club Crib team are looking for new members to join our winter league, playing Thursday evenings at 8.30.

Beginners welcome. Pre season meeting 20th September at Hambrook Sports Club at 8:30. For further information contact Dave

Manley on 07531299786 Friday n Frome Valley Art Group Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne.

1pm to 4pm and 6.30pm to 9pm n Frampton Cotterell Male Voice Choir, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell. 7.30pm – 9.00pm. New members welcomed, no audition, search www.fcmvc.co.uk or email contact@fcmvc.co.uk.. n Frampton Cotterell Community Association. Fridays at Crossbow House School Road Ist Friday of every month Quiz- 3rd Friday of every month Bingo, start at 8 pm. n St Saviours Church Coalpit Heath. The Church opening every Friday meeting every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month but in the church hall. With a bring and buy lunch just bring something to go on the table to share, but tea and coffee will be provided from 11-15am till 1pm, Visitors are most welcome. n Frome Valley Art Group Winterbourne. Looking to find that inner talent or start a new interest? Drop in for a free taster session, Fridays at 2pm or 7pm.

We have a busy programme of demonstrations and Saturday workshops by professional artists to help your development. Our Annual exhibition in May displays members’ work . Greenfield Centre, Park Avenue, Winterbourne BS36 1NJ. Contact Dave: 0117 9790043 Andrew: 01454 778310. Eric: 01454 615619 Lesley: 01454 250817. Email fromevalleyartwinterbourne@

What’s on at Winterbourne Library Rhymetime: Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/ toddlers to enjoy together Every Tuesday morning 10.30 – 11.00am

Lego Club: Listen to stories and poems, then create a model to display at the library.

Suitable for the primary age range, children must be accompanied by an adult. We’ll be meeting on 12 January and 10.30 – 11.30am.

January 2019 at Winterbourne Library

Pre School Storytime: Join us for stories and a simple craft.

Every Wednesday morning 10.30 – 11.00am

‘Loving My Books’ New Book Club for Teens Y7+ 16 January 3 – 4pm and (3rd Wednesday every Month)

If you register your card for our new Open Access system, and attend an induction, you’ll be able to access library facilities throughout the week. You can borrow and return books and

New! Code4Kids Scratch Fun interactive coding club for primary age children. Every Tuesday 3.30 – 4.45pm

The Craft Group is meeting on 5 and 19 January 10.00am – 12 noon New members will always be made welcome by this friendly

Staffed Times Tuesday: 10.00am – 5.00pm Wednesday: 10.00am – 5.00pm Friday: 10.00am – 5.00pm Saturday: 9.30am – 12.30pm Open Access (Unstaffed) Everyday: 8.30am – 7.30pm No Open Access on the 1 January 2019

use the computers. Speak to a member of staff for more details.

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Share tips and ideas for your knitting, sewing or crochet projects.

For more information on any of the above please contact us: Telephone: 01454 868006 Email: winterbourne.library@ southglos.gov.uk Visit our website to find out more: www.southglos.gov.uk/ libraries Follow us on twitter: www. twitter.com@southgloslibs ‘Like’ us on Facebook for all the latest at South Gloucestershire Libraries

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED gmail.com n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Friday evenings from 7.30 - 10.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme 01179 793473 n Community Coffee Mornings, WADCA Community Centre, 10.30am - 12.30. All welcome.

Beginner classes starting in September on alternate Saturdays.

For more information contact Sallieann Harrison on 01454 774591. Also Patchwork and Quilting Classes Block of the Month for intermediate quilters.

One Saturday every month for seven months starting in September. Contact Sallieann Harrison on 01454 774591.

Saturday n Brockeridge Quilters, Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne.

10am to 4pm, third Saturday of the month. n Frampton Cotterell Royal British Legion, Ryecroft Rd. Every Sat dancing to live bands.Bingo 8pm8.30pm Then dancing until until 11.30pm. Entry on door £4.50p.

Everyone Welcome. n Junior tennis coaching. 9.30 -1pm, Winterbourne recreation field, BS36 1LU. All ages 3-16 yrs. Contact Imed (club coach) 07459636436 or imedhamroumi@ msn.com n Patchwork and Quilting

Sunday n Japanese Embroidery Class Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne 9.30am to 4pm, (monthly).

Contact: Jo Tripp 01454 850147. n Nature Reserves, Winterbourne work party meets 1030am, Church Lane, Winterbourne, 2nd & 4th Sundays in the month. Newleaze reserve (Bristol Road) 10.30am Ist Sunday of month. Huckford Quarry 2.30pm 3rd Sunday of month. Contact Frank Smith 01454 778975. n Car Boot Sale Every Sunday 9am Beesmoor Road Playing Field, Frampton Cotterell. £5 per car/van Call 07802 336731

To advertise, contact Richard on 01454 800 120

n Indoor short mat bowls at Pucklechurch Community Centre.

Established players and beginners welcome. Bowls provided. Sessions Sunday afternoon and Monday and Wednesday evenings. Contact Roger Payne 0117 937 3653 Walks & Strolls January All ages welcome. FREE & friendly.

Bring sturdy shoes & soft drink.

No need to book. Refreshments available after.

Both SHORT STROLL & RURAL WALK - Two of each per month: n Tues 8th JAN: 10.30am Miners Village Hall, Badminton Rd, Coalpit Heath. - STROLL along lanes with interesting history, for as little or as much as you wish (up to 2 mls) - RURAL WALK 3.5 miles: pretty paths, country lane & Dramway. n Wed 23rd JAN: 10.30am St Peters Church, Church Rd, Frampton Cotterell - Short STROLL with historical interest, for as little or as much as you wish (up to 1.5 mls) - RURAL WALK 3 miles: river scenery, woods & fields.

Walks for Single People January 2019 2019 Tues 1st January n New Year’s Day Walk. J oin Ray 1.00pm in the car park between Aldi & The Hollow Tree P/H. BS329DA (Bradley Stoke North) for a walk along Country & Woodland paths an ideal walk for new walkers. Refreshments or meals at end of walk. Call Ray on 0791 922 1125 or 01179 23687 n Sunday 13th January. Meet Sandie 11.00am at the entrance to Wapley Woods, Shireway, Yate BS37 8UZ (near railway bridge) for a walk gentle through a local nature reserve, fields & lanes refreshments at the Bell. call Sandie on 01454 775508 or 0786 659 7104 n Sunday 20th January. Meet Sandie 11.00am at the Cross House Inn, High Street, Doynton. BS305TF. A lovely ramble across fields & along riverbanks. One climb which affords dramatic views across the river. Shorter walk. Call Sandie on 01454 775508 or 0786 659 7104

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n NEWS DOG owners in the Frome Valley who don’t clear up their pet’s mess on commons, woodland and heaths could soon be fined up to £1,000 as authorities get tough on dog fouling. A new initiative could mean they will also have to prove they are carrying bags for clearing up.

South Gloucestershire Council is currently consulting on whether to introduce a public spaces protection order in relation to dog fouling. It would also aim to bring in new powers for authorised officers to make sure they have the means to clean up.

The move is supported by Frampton Cotterell Parish Council Chair, Linda Williams.

She said: “Anything that can help in alleviating the problem [is welcome], and hopefully it will.”

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Dog mess crackdown said: “It is proposed to extend the land types on which people have to clear up after their dogs, so it applies to all land open to the air which the public have access to. Currently we do not enforce against dog fouling on commons, woodland, farmland or heathland.”

Naomi Bibi, clerk to Frampton Cotterell Parish Council, said: "Frampton Cotterell Parish Council wholeheartedly supports the proposed Public Space Protection Order on dog fouling that South Glos Council is currently consulting on.”

“Back in July, I wrote to the Council on behalf of Frampton Cotterell PC, saying that a new PSPO to deal with dog fouling

was important as it would both raise awareness to the problem whilst also providing the power to suitably tackle it.”

A council spokesperson said: “Dog walkers will be expected to show they have bags or other means of clearing up, even if the dog hasn’t defecated at that time.”

“If they cannot do this, and they are not exempt from the PSPO, they will have committed an offence.”

“Breach of the PSPO is an offence, which can result in fine of up to £1,000 if convicted.”

The council may issue a fine instead of pursuing prosecution.

This would be set at the maximum, £100, or reduced to £75 for prompt payment.

Pupils and staff at Winterbourne School win awards for achievement WINTERBOURNE School has seen both staff and pupils take to the podium to be acknowledged for their educational successes.

They were amongst over 100 pupils and staff from 18 different schools nominated by peers and headteachers in the South Gloucestershire Secondary Education Awards 218.

The categories were; ‘outstanding progress’, ‘outstanding contribution to a school and wider community’, and ‘staff who have made an exceptional contribution to improving student’s outcomes’.

The presentation ceremony was held at Aerospace Bristol, with guest speaker Claudia

Fragapane, a local gymnast who won gold at the Commonwealth Games and trains at Longwell Green. Claudia is also known for reaching the semi-finals on Strictly Come Dancing.

Award winners at Winterbourne Academy were Maths teacher Dominic Bareau and Julie Fenner who’s Curriculum Lead for English; plus pupils Henry Paice (outstanding progress): Alyssa Grimshaw (outstanding contribution), Jake Brookman (outstanding progress) and Olivia Sussex (outstanding contribution).

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Winterbourne Academy staff and pupils with event sponsors and presenters

Flute Tuition Sue Juggins LGSM BMus(Hons) PGCE

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Anniversary Big Sing raises the roof THE Big Christmas Sing in Coalpit Heath has raised more than £700 for Christian Aid. The concert at St Saviours Church featured carols and songs from Watermore Primary School, The Manor C of E Primary School Glee Club, Junior Fascinating Rhythm, The Crossbow Singers, Frampton Cotterell Male Voice Choir, RhythmMix & the Frampton Shantymen.

There was also a community choir, which came together just for the concert.

January, 2019

n LETTERS Re Council proposes scrapping recycling bags Can anyone on the council really have considered the downfalls concerned with this proposal, during the past month we have had days of very high wind speed, during those days the roads have been strewn with green bins being blown around by the wind. In Down Road there were two that had been hit and smashed, by the look of it, causing considerable damage to the vehicles involved, as there was glass and plastic on the road. Green bins have high wind resistance and very low friction, hence they are easily blown around, bags on the other hand just lay flat when empty and cause little to no damage if hit by a vehicle.

Another consideration are the habits of some of the collection teams, it is common practice, by more than a few of them, to throw the bins and bags back to their resting place, bags cope with this treatment, I have only needed to replace one bag after all these years, but have

required three green boxes, so I doubt the projected savings will be forthcoming. There is also a storage issue, we hang the bags in the garden shed, filling them as and when, boxes will have to sit on the floor, we will require three, that is a lot of floor space, most people don’t have.

Also, if you are unsteady on your feet, carrying a bag requires the use of one hand, leaving the other free to steady oneself; carrying a box requires both hands, a potential accident for many.

Regards, Colin Buchan

Christmas Lunch at Winterbourne Academy A friend and I took up the offer of a free Christmas lunch for Senior Citizens at the Academy – and what a lovely time we had! First, we were treated to a ‘sherry reception’ with mince pies, and had the opportunity to chat to some of the students – so interesting to

hear about their studies, interests and future plans. Then we were ushered into a spacious room (also used as a lecture theatre) where the tables were beautifully laid and decorated. We all had a lovely hand-made Christmas card by our place setting. We pulled our crackers and donned our hats and the students served our turkey meal and Christmas pudding, which all went down very well with a glass of wine. At the same time the musical ensemble played and sang Christmas music. After coffee everyone received a raffle prize and then our coats were brought for us.

I’m so pleased we took up this offer and it gave us the opportunity to become a bit more familiar with the Academy. The staff and students had obviously worked very hard to make the event such a success and I gather it is hoped to repeat the offer next year – I would thoroughly recommend it!

Gill Parker Senior Citizen of Winterbourne

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Fly-tipper prosecuted for dumping waste in Iron Acton A CHIPPING Sodbury man has been ordered to pay £810.59 in fines and costs, and been given 160 hours of community service, after pleading guilty in court to fly tipping. Magistrates said that his community service should be spent picking up rubbish.

Jake Thomas, 22, of Woodmans Close, Chipping Sodbury, was prosecuted by South Gloucestershire Council’s environmental protection team after two separate loads of fly tipped waste were discovered between March and May – one in Hoovers Lane, near Iron Acton, and the other in a lane in Dodington, near Old Sodbury.

The waste dumped at Hoover’s Lane, Iron Acton Evidence was found at the fly tips carriers licence. referring to addresses in Cromhall and He was given a 160-hour community order Yate. Subsequent enquiries by council officers by the court, to be completed within a period revealed the waste had been removed by of 12 months. The Magistrate specifically Thomas as a business transaction. indicated that if possible this should involve Thomas was interviewed by council clearing up other people’s rubbish. He was officers and admitted to carrying out the two also ordered to pay £85 Victim Surcharge and fly tips. He also admitted he did not hold a costs of £725.59. waste carriers licence.

South Gloucestershire Council’s Cabinet The case was heard at Bristol Magistrates’ Member for Communities and Tourism Cllr Court, where Thomas pleaded guilty to the Paul Hughes said: “Fly tipping is an issue that fly tipping and having no registered waste

negatively affects our communities and local environment and this activity will not be tolerated in South Gloucestershire.

This particular case saw the offender disregarding the law to deliberately dump waste in two rural locations.

“There is no excuse for this type of behaviour. Waste crime puts the environment at risk and anyone found to be fly tipping in South Gloucestershire will be prosecuted. Residents also have a duty of care to ensure that they only give their waste to registered waste carriers.”

South Gloucestershire Council’s envirocrime team co-ordinates education and enforcement action, gathering evidence to pursue offenders through the courts.

The council says anyone fly-tipping in South Gloucestershire is five times more likely to be successfully prosecuted than anywhere else in the country. Its Envirocrime Team have a 100 per cent record of securing successful prosecutions for this type of offence.

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n STROUD AUCTION ROOMS YET again jewellery put the sparkle into the December sale at Stroud Auction Rooms, with rings and bracelets taking up a number of spots in the list of highest selling lots.

Star of the show was a 1930s Cartier platinum ring set with alternating Asscher and emerald cut diamonds, which sold for £6,000.

Not too far behind was an 18ct gold ring set with an emerald cut emerald surrounded by diamonds (£3,400); an 18ct gold ring set with three round cut diamonds (£2,200) and an Art Deco platinum ring set with a round cut diamond and diamond-encrusted shoulders (£2,050).

Watches made their usual good showing with a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18ct gentleman's automatic wristwatch going under the hammer for £5,200, a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18ct gold ladies wristwatch making £2,700 and a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control gentleman's triple calendar automatic wristwatch selling for £1,500.

The huge specialist coin section also paid its way; an extensive and comprehensive collection of French coinage covering almost a thousand years from the 9th Century eventually sold for £2,200.

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It wouldn't be Christmas at Stroud Auctions without the annual specialist section for fine wines and spirits.

Top lots in this category included a Laphroaig 10 year old Islay malt Scotch whisky (£2,300); a limited edition bottle of Port Ellen Distillery Isle of Islay 2001 Annual Release 22 year old natural cask strength single malt whisky (£1,600); and a similar bottle of Eighth Release single malt whisky (£1,500).

Once again this three-day preChristmas sale pulled in the buyers and was an success. with 1,218 online bidders, 1,437 lots sold to the Internet and the total hammer was more than £310,000 The first auction of 2019, planned for January 9 and 10, is due to be just as busy with specialist sections of ceramics, glass, books, ephemera, stamps, pictures, musical instruments 1930s Cartier platinum ring and vinyl records.

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n INTERCHANGE BLOG

Spotting the signs of child exploitation What if I'm wrong? What can I do anyway? Who would I tell?

It's these types of questions a safeguarding consultant has the answers to. Sue Wheeler works in South Gloucestershire training and advising on what to do if you sense a young person is in trouble...

"When you get that gut feeling you shouldn't ignore it," explains Sue, "it's often a sign that something isn't right."

Sue Wheeler trains people who directly work with young people who could be in a vulnerable or dangerous situation. She teaches them how to look out for warning signs that someone could need their help. Sue's been working with staff in the night time economy sector; that’s bars, restaurants, security or volunteers in South Glos.

Her work centres around those who could be a victim of child sexual exploitation.

Children who are in exploitative situations and relationships will receive something, such as gifts, money or affection. In return they must pay the debt back, by performing sexual activities on others or with the perpetrator.

"The training is free and goes through the steps and signs that help people identify a young person who might need help. My work specifically relates to those under the age of 18, as the law changes when you become an adult," Sue explains.

"People working in the night time sector will often see children or young people acting in an unusual manner. I try to help them understand when something is out of place, and what to do if they think it is.

"The signs will be different in various settings, so things to look out for in a hotel will be different to a nightclub or pub."

Sue explained that child exploitation is generally a hidden crime, as a young person won't often understand they're being abused.

They may depend on their abuser or be too scared to tell someone what's happening.

Her work is funded by South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children's Board, which has ensured budget for safeguarding support is secure.

Sue said: "Funding used to be shared between Bristol and South Gloucestershire, but budgets were cut and my employed role became freelance. South Gloucestershire

Safeguarding Children's Board has always maintained that it wants to continue offering this vital support.

"It's worth pointing out that this happens to a minority of children in our area, but it's often something which is harder to identify in rural areas meaning the provision still needs to be in place."

Before working as a consultant, Sue used to work for the charity Barnardo’s, which transforms the lives of the most vulnerable children across the UK. Sue said: "Children or young people can be tricked into believing they're in a loving, consensual relationship and can be invited or taken to parties. They are groomed and may also be exploited online.

"The perpetrator has the power and control over a young person and will manipulate them into doing things they want them to. They may not know how to get out of a given situation, which is why acting when you see a child in trouble is so important."

Sue has put together these signs to look out for if you think a child might be at risk: • Young people who look concerned or

frightened in the company of adults • Being out late with older adults who do not seem to be family members • Looking like they are in a relationship with an older male or female • Being involved in an abusive relationship • Being scared or intimidated of certain people or situations • Displaying inappropriate sexualised behaviour • Marks or scars on the body which they try to conceal – possibly self-harming • A person who appears incoherent or uncomfortable and who may act under instruction • Not being in school when you think they should be • A young person who looks fearful, nervous or withdrawn • Being bought alcoholic drinks by adults, or appearing to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol • Going missing or running away • Being involved in gangs, gang fights or gang membership • Being involved in petty crime such as shoplifting

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n MOTORING

A guide to pre-owned cars with Richard Cooke

Second hand style SAABs, 1994 - 2012 Many years ago, Alexi Sayle correctly observed that if a SAAB was being used in a TV or film car chase, it would inevitably be crashed. And this is because used SAABs have always been cheap to buy, if not to run. Pre-1994 SAABs are regarded quite rightly as classics, whereas ‘modern’ GeneralMotors era SAABs are recycled Vauxhalls with quirky dashboards.

Not quite: If it were as simple as that, I’d advise you to buy cheap used Vauxhalls but I’m really not going to doing that. So pay attention at the back: SAABs are, even seven years after they went bust, a used car bargain. That SAAB quirkiness is unfortunately diluted by their association with GM though, and the pool of well looked-after mint examples is shrinking every day. So which SAABs can you still buy and run as a daily driver?

Starting with the first of the GM era, the 1994 900, I’d only ever

give a second look to the Viggen performance model. 225hp from a 2.3 litre heavily turbocharged engine sourced originally from Triumph in the 1970s, underpinned with a Cavalier chassis. Sounds awful, and what’s more the front wheel drive setup can’t handle all that the power. But it came in a lovely electric blue with matching leather seats, so you’ll look really great as you slide sideways into the ditch. £5k will get you a well maintained example, but watch out for sludge deposits collecting in the sump and then blocking the filters. A brave choice.

The much better 9-3 is still available in numbers, and this month’s test model is the very pretty convertible. If any modern SAAB is going to end up as a classic, this is it. Personally I’d avoid the diesel engines, and instead for very little premium you can have an Aero 2.0 litre with 210hp. £3k starting price for a good one. If you can stomach the fuel

and tax bills, the 2.8 V6 sourced from Australia is superb and was eventually turbocharged up to 280hp and given four-wheel drive. That is the one to have, with a manual gearbox. Buy facelift examples from late 2007 onwards.

SAAB also made the sensible 9-5 in saloon or vast estate form, which whilst similar underneath to the 9-3 was different enough to sell well up until 2009, when it was replaced. The Aero model uses the same 2.3 litre from the Viggen, and by the time it got a facelift in 2006 SAAB had solved the aforementioned sludge problem. 260hp, 30mpg and the comfiest heated and ventilated seats I’ve ever sat on. An expensive car new that tried to compete with the BMW 5 series, the 9-5 suffered from obvious GM corner-cutting.

My 9-5 Aero had interior fittings

lifted straight from a Vauxhall Corsa, a cynical and short-sighted decision that takes some beating.

9-5s go for back-of-the-sofa money today.

SAAB spare part production and sales are managed by the Swedish government, which is reassuring until you see their prices. Vauxhall used to order the bits for you, and would even fit them if you asked nicely but I don’t expect that will carry on for long now that Vauxhall is owned by Peugeot. Factor this into any buying decision. Sadly in my experience it was the SAABspecific parts that tended to go wrong. The ignition barrel (located by the handbrake) failed, which meant I couldn’t start the car reliably. SAAB also have a unique engine management system that sits on top of the spark plugs (called ‘Trionic’); it fails after about 80k miles and the part costs £200.

Take heart though – because of chronic underinvestment SAAB struggled to launch new models and instead used what cash they did have on finessing the existing range. So when you buy a late model SAAB (and Bristol has several specialist dealers to call on) you are actually getting a pretty well sorted car. Ignore the slightly iffy interior details and enjoy instead a slice of safe and swift Swedish automotive history. If you have enough patience and pockets deep enough it’ll end up a classic for sure. They also happen to go like hell.

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n LOCAL MP

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Severn tolls NOBODY – not one single resident in our community, will have to pay to use the Severn Bridge in 2019.

After many years of campaigning, the tolls were finally scrapped on 17 December.

The Severn crossings are local iconic landmarks which have served commuters, businesses and communities in England and Wales for over 50 years. The tolls to cross them had been in place since the first Severn Bridge was opened in 1966, when the fee was two shillings and sixpence. (Which equates to about 12p in today’s money.)

Having lived in South Gloucestershire all my life, the tolls have been a point of contention, or just plain annoyance, for as long as I can remember. Around 25 million journeys are made across the two bridges annually, and the charge of between £5.60 and £20 has been a source of

contention with local businesses, commuters and visitors to Wales for years. They represented a drag to economic growth in the South West of England and Wales, and both a physical, and therefore psychological barrier between our two regions.

I have been fighting inside of Government for these charges to be scrapped since I was elected, and I am delighted this has now been delivered. There can be no clearer signal that our local community is now more open for business than ever before.

This move is designed to help the community with the cost of living, and make commuting, family trips and travel between our two communities much more affordable.

Now that the tolls have been removed, the councils across the west of England and Wales will be working with Governments

to make sure that any potential increase in traffic as a result of more people using the crossings is mitigated. This historic change also gives me the opportunity as the local MP to push for even more improvements to our road network, such as finally delivering junction 18A onto the M4 and pushing for improvements to Junction 14 on the M5.

Scrapping the tolls is both an historic moment and a great opportunity. It means motorists keep more of their own money, and allows more visitors to drive across the M48 Severn Bridge and encounter some of the most striking and welcoming towns and villages in the world. I would challenge anyone to drive across the now toll-free Severn Bridge, make the crossing into South Gloucestershire, and not be bowled over by its beauty.

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n NEWS Water fountain set for park

n THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

A WATER fountain is set to be installed at The Park in Frampton Cotterell. A budget of up to £4,000 has been agreed for the project by parish councillors, paid for from the CIL charge levied on developers.

The council will take advice from other councils over the project, but one thing has already been agreed - the fountain will be blue.

Chris Burley

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Chair of the Churches Together Council in Frampton Cotterell, Coalpit Heath and Iron Acton

THIS is the time of year when many of us make new year resolutions, which are often seen as a way of making a fresh start as the new year begins. You might think that New Year resolutions are a fairly modern idea but in fact they go right back to ancient Babylon, 4000 years ago. This just goes to show that women and men have hankered after new beginning all through the ages.

A survey taken a year ago showed that the most popular new year resolutions seemed to be an attempt to make up for all the eating and drinking of the festive period. 38% of people surveyed said that they had resolved to take more exercise in the new year. 32% said they hoped to lose weight and another 32% aimed to eat more healthily.

No matter what the aim of new year resolutions, the problem, as we all probably know from past experience, is keeping them.

Bill Wilson and Bob Smith, the American founders of Alcoholics

D OO ST L F RU CA N T LO U CA YO

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Anonymous were well aware of this and quickly realised that two steps of the now famous Twelve Step Programme needed to be first to acknowledge a need for help, and then to accept the need to reach out to a "greater power".

Nearly two thousand years before AA was founded, the apostle Paul, writing to a group of Christians in the ancient city of Philippi in northern Greece, said something very similar: "I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me.

Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I’m off and running, and I’m not turning back.”

(Philippians 3:12-14 The Message) I wish you a happy new year and I hope you achieve the goals you set for yourself as it begins.

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New buses for community transport group Shopmobility seeks new treasurer FOUR Towns and Vale Link Community Transport, based in Frampton Cotterell, is to have its oldest vehicles replaced thanks to a share of £800,000 in government funding. The charity provides essential travel and social trips to help people retain their independence if they are unable to use public transport.

Chief Executive Nigel Davis said: “This is very welcome news in these difficult times and will help to manage increasing operational costs whilst providing further support for the socially isolated and transport disadvantaged.”

The new vehicles will reduce emissions and ongoing maintenance costs and use less fuel. They’ll also offer a more comfortable journey for passengers.

The grant was the result of a successful bid by South Gloucestershire Council to the Local Growth Fund. It was awarded by the West of England

Joint Committee (WECA).

Green Community Travel in Yate will also benefit from the funding pot. Chair Cllr Marian Gilpin said: “There are many different groups of disadvantaged people in our communities, and many who can’t get to a bus stop, or use a regular service. Organisations

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like ours attempt to assist them all – having a tremendous effect in combatting loneliness and isolation.”

“We are truly grateful to receive this funding as it is otherwise difficult to assemble enough money to be able to replace our vehicles and continue to perform these valuable services.”

SHOPMOBILITY, a local charity which provides mobility scooters and wheelchair hire to enable people to keep their independence, is looking for a new treasurer.

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n SPORT

Third team get run out Frampton Rugby Club have struggled sometimes this season to field a third string, but the introduction of new skipper Pete Zaffiro helped them drum up 23 players and take on a strong Kingswood second team.

The result was a narrow 31-26 loss, with Frampton’s tries scored by Morgan Lewis, Charlie Willis, Mark Whiteside and Jay Suckling.

Youngsters to top the league Frampton Cotterell Rugby Club colts’s side will finish top of the league after a great few weeks saw them earn victories over Taunton and North Petherton.

As well as league success, they also recorded a 12-0 cup win over local rivals Cleve, two tries being scored through Louie Stiles and man of the match, Marlee Butler.

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Rugby club bestows highest Frampton seconds maintain unbeaten record at Chipping Sodbury award on Caroline Chipping Sodbury 2nd XV 0 – 38 Frampton Cotterell 2nd XV FRAMPTON second team made the short trip to Chipping Sodbury for their final match of 2018, looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the season and position at the top of their league.

On a filthy wet and windy afternoon, Frampton ran out comfortable winners. Two tries were scored by Harrison Hopes, with Zak Smith, Morgan Keep it in the family; Dad Stiles, Josh Sheppard and Mark Smith and sons Zak and Tom Bowen-Hall all getting Cameron put in a shift for the one each. Bowen-Hall second team kicked four conversions.

The game also marked a remarkable feat for the Smith family, with father Mark Smith and sons Zak and Cameron all appearing together in the same team for the first time. Not to be outdone, wife and mother Helen Smith was there on the touchline to support her boys.

FRAMPTON Cotterell Rugby Club has given a life membership to a woman who has become a key member of the club’s junior section.

Caroline Bain was surprised by club president Nick Knight after a match day because Caroline was unable to attend the club’s annual awards dinner,.

The award of a life membership is given very rarely and rewards years of unstinting and exceptional service to the club. It is the existing life members who make the decision.

Club spokesman Joe Cleary said: “Caroline has been a stalwart of the club’s junior and mini sections for what seems forever with her particular attention being given to the very youngest members, she manages the introduction and nurturing of our future 1st team players providing them with the grounding in the special Frampton ways.”

“Caroline has also been an active committee member both for the Club and with the Community Association assisting in the necessary ‘background’ organisation without which we cannot function.”

"The introduction of Caroline into this very special group, not only rewards her for her unstinting dedication, which we hope will continue for many years, but also serves to demonstrate that whatever role individuals take on as a volunteer and in whatever capacity, all are very much appreciated and very occasionally, someone really special deserves that ‘extra recognition’ and award.”

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n SPORT Frampton Cotterell 41 – Longlevens 24 Frampton welcomed their visitors Longlevens on a cold, wet, windy and thoroughly miserable winter afternoon.

The pitch was very wet, but was playable.

Playing into the strong wind, Frampton started the better of the two teams. After five minutes Brandon Ball caught the opposition napping by picking and going straight through the ruck to score a good opportunist try at the posts which Lewis Oakley duly converted. 7-0 to Frampton.

This was the last that Frampton would see of the opposition’s half for quite some time as Longlevens took control of possession and the match by playing a good pacy style of rugby. Inevitably the pressure told with Frampton conceding two converted tries to leave them trailing by 14 points to 7.

Frampton managed to play their way into Longlevens’ twenty two. Choosing to scrum

Frampton overcome the elements in a come from behind victory

when awarded a penalty five metres from Longlevens’ line, it looked very much like Frampton would score a pushover try.

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However, captain Josh Creed decided to pick up the ball and was rewarded by driving for the line and touching down in the corner. Lewis Oakley landed an excellent conversion from wide out to leave the score all square at 14 points each.

Longlevens were not to be out done and immediately put Frampton back under pressure to score a unconverted try just before half time, leaving the score at 19 points to 14 in favour of the visitors at the break.

Now playing with the wind at their backs, Frampton would have been confident of taking control of the match in the second half. It was Longlevens, however, who scored next following a couple of badly missed one-on-one tackles by the home side. Longlevens were not

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able to convert their try which left Frampton trailing by 24 to 14.

The young Frampton side refused to lie down and from a five metre scrum after the ball was held up on the line, they pushed the visitors back over their line at some pace for Josh Creed to claim a try for the pack. Lewis Oakley added the conversion to bring Frampton back into the game at 24 points to 21.

Frampton continued to take the game to Longlevens and James Carver crashed over out wide on the right to give Frampton the lead and a try scoring bonus point. Lewis Oakley converted again to make the score 28-24 to Frampton.

Frampton’s tails were now up. They were awarded a penalty in midfield which Lewis Oakley kicked; 31-24 to Frampton.

Longlevens continued to play good, varied rugby but it was Frampton who scored next when Lewis Oakley intercepted a Longlevens’ pass on halfway to outpace the defence and score a try under the posts. Lewis converted his own try to put Frampton 38-24 up and two scores ahead.

Frampton had the final word when they were awarded a penalty on the visitors’ twenty two. Lewis Oakley stepped up to kick the goal and to maintain his faultless kicking performance and make the full time score 4124 to Frampton.

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