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Go slow on the Bristol Road The speed limit on the Bristol Road between Frampton Cotterell, Iron Acton and Yate could be cut if South Gloucestershire Council gets its way.

The road currently has a 50

miles per hour limit, but the council is looking to make the majority of it a 40 limit.

Council officers say they want to reduce the speed of traffic along the stretch of road for safety reasons. In a four year

period there were 17 accidents that resulted in injury, including one death.

Consultation on the changes ends on 9th October.

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Gone in a blur . . . .

Olympic star cuts ribbon at old school Jenny Jones opens new building at Hambrook

Page 3 Ferret racing at Barn New attraction for Orchard Harvest Day

Page 13 Hats off Book on hat industry is re-published

Page 33 Off to a flyer

Frampton Rugby 1st team start with an away win

Page 38 Mum and son crowned BMX champions The Tour of Britain races through the Frome Valley, cheered on by pupils from Watermore Primary School. More pictures, pages 8-9

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Smokers in Yate have been encouraged to take the 28-day Stoptober Challenge and quit smoking for good at an event held in the shopping centre.

The Stoptober campaign urged smokers who are thinking about stopping to sign up for the challenge in October. participants receive support via email and texts to help them succeed in what is a tough task.

During the roadshow event at Yate Shopping Centre, 30 people made a pledge to join other smokers across England and Wales for a quit attempt.

Matthew is new leader Cllr Matthew Riddle is set to be confirmed as the new Leader of South Gloucestershire Council.

The appointment will be formally reported to the next meeting of Council on 15 October, following his election as leader of the council’s Conservative group.

He replaces Cllr John Calway who stepped down from both roles in August.

Under council procedure, the leader of the council’s largest single political group is also appointed Leader of Council.

Cllr Riddle said: “I am delight to be elected Leader of the Conservative Group and therefore the Leader of the Council and look forward to serving the people of South Gloucestershire in this new role.”

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Olympic star opens new building at her old school Jenny Jones has officially opened an extension at the primary school she used to attend. Snowboarder Jenny, who won bronze at Sochi, had already visited the school earlier in the year to show her medal to pupils.

Hambrook Primary School’s new extension was completed in September following 18 months of construction. South Gloucestershire Council funded the £3.5 million project which included building a new extension and refurbishing the school’s existing Victorian building.

The extension provides additional facilities including a new hall which can accommodate the whole school for assemblies and other activities, a new modern classroom space and areas for teaching small groups.

The building works were completed in multiple phases to minimise disruption to staff and pupils.

Chairman of the Children and Young People Committee Cllr Ian Blair said: “It is fantastic

to see this project at Hambrook Primary School completed and in use by pupils. We have replaced some of the outdated buildings whilst refurbishing others and the school’s teachers and pupils

now have modern and practical teaching and learning facilities.

“The new extension contrasts with the original listed Victorian school building which remains the dominant feature. These

improvements bring the school into the 21st Century, whilst retaining the old village school character and ethos of the existing listed building.”

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The closure of the youth club at the Brockeridge centre in Frampton Cotterell earlier this year has turned into a major row on the Parish Council. There have been clashes between those who wish to retain the club in its current form, and others who wish to do something different. Frome Valley Voice has asked a councillor from each side of the argument to put their case in the pages of the Frome Valley Voice. If you’d like to add your opinion, please email us, and we will publish your comments in our letters page.

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big thank you to Frome Valley Voice for inviting me to shed some light on the reasons for the deep concern felt by many in our community at the decision made

by Frampton Cotterell Parish Council on 28 May to close the Brockeridge Centre Youth Club pending the results of a review.

The majority of Councillors ignored the clear advice of PC Finbar Simmons, our Neighbourhood Beat Manager, of the importance of keeping the Youth Club open. They also ignored the views of local residents present and the pleas from young people who wanted their youth club to remain open.

Chris Harris who is both a Scout Leader and a volunteer for 4 years at the Youth Club told the Parish Council “The youngsters who come to the youth club don’t want to go to scouts or do sports or other youth activities. Young people need to be empowered in their community. That is where a youth club comes in”.

Now that South Glos. Council has handed over its Youth Clubs to other organisations and Fromeside Youth Club has closed, it is even more important that the Brockeridge Youth Club is re-opened.

The Brockeridge Centre was Frampton Cotterell Parish Council’s Millennium Project - I

was delighted to be asked by the Parish Council in 1997 to manage the project on a voluntary basis.

Consultation took place over an 18 month period using a ‘Planning for Real’ model which was taken to local churches, schools and clubs to find out what people wanted.

Residents’ priorities were clear: Somewhere for young people to meet; • A community café for social events, fund raisers and exhibitions; • An ‘IT Suite’ so the Over-50’s could learn about computers; • A base for the Parish Council; • A building designed to complement the much loved Brockeridge School just over the road.

South Gloucestershire Council transferred the land that the Brockeridge Centre is built on to Frampton Cotterell Parish Council for a peppercorn rent for 99 years on the basis that it would be used for a youth club.

The Brockeridge Youth Club has been running continuously since the Centre was opened on 6 May, 2000 – I was the first Youth Leader, helped by local volunteers. Since that time, under successive Parish Councils, replacement qualified Youth Leaders (6 in all) have been appointed whenever one decided to move on ……….. until now.

Youth Leaders encourage young people to help set the agenda in a youth club, to develop their confidence and skills and help them achieve their potential so they enjoy club and benefit from it.

They also provide confidential advice and support to young people when needed.

South Glos. Council’s final 6 monthly Monitoring Report

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which assessed the performance of the Brockeridge Youth Club before it handed over its Youth Clubs to others, shows that all targets set for the club were exceeded including the number of youngsters coming to the club.

The most recent Parish Council report covering the period April 2013 to May 2014 shows an average of 25 youngsters using the club each week.

As a member of the Review Team, my visits to Wickwar, Chipping Sodbury and Pucklechurch Youth Clubs have been helpful. Wickwar and Chipping Sodbury clubs run in buildings which are used only by the youth club. This has the advantage that the buildings can be ‘decorated’ to appeal to young people – the down side is that they are only used 2 or 3 evenings a week and the full maintenance and running costs fall on the Youth Group organisers. The Brockeridge Centre is used every weekday by different groups and it was designed and built to accommodate a Youth Club.

It was great to find out that Chipping Sodbury Youth Club has up to 45 youngsters in, 3 nights a week because the Youth Leaders liaise with Chipping Sodbury School each year and explain to the children what the youth club has to offer. Their Youth Leaders are happy to offer help to the Brockeridge Youth Club.

Our local young people are roaming the streets again and are asking “When will our club be open?”

Brockeridge youth club is needed right now.

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t has been an interesting four months since the Parish Council voted to suspend the current youth provision in Frampton Cotterell , and look at the best way forward to bring our youth service into the 21st Century and beyond.

There has been much debate as to whether this service has been closed or suspended, but I would like to reassure residents that the service is only suspended; if the service had been closed the current youth assistant would have been made redundant, and as closure is

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not the case he is still in our employ. I must say that I have been saddened that one or two members of the Parish council have continued to mislead the community with the mention in every publication of closure and that even with a democratic decision that the provision would be “suspended” it appears that this lie is still being told even with the evidence in black and white in the agreed published minutes.

Moving on we have spent the last few months visiting and looking at other provision in the area from Skateboard parks, Armadillo and the more traditional youth groups .

Over the next weeks we will be collating our information and making it available to the wider community, including our village youth and not just the 11 or so who attended the group at the Brockeridge, but we wish include young people from every walk of life who want to engage with this fantastic project, many of us believe that this should be a group who are inclusive of all young people, after all it is your Parish money that is providing the £10k to pay for it plus a £4k worth of funding.

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It has been mentioned at several meetings that the old council including its elected district councillors have not been very good at managing this, so with fresh councillors on board the working group we hope to change that.

Unfortunately the attendance figures we were given for the last 12 months were somewhat disappointing with an average of 11 in attendance and approximately 16 sessions where children were suspended for unacceptable behaviour resulting in those young people being pushed back on to the streets to continue to cause havoc elsewhere .

This is something we wish to avoid as we are aware that a few local traders have made it very plain that they don’t want a repeat of the trouble they had in the 90’s, although some of our traders don’t appear to have a problem and welcome the young people into their establishments with clear rules and even provide them with a rubbish bag to clear up after themselves with the refreshing attitude “we’ve all been young once” I must say that I am proud be to part of a council who are

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striving to make a difference in our community and as custodians of your money are looking at the best way forward and not happy to sit back and let old ways remain in place just because “that’s the way we’ve done it since the millennium project was complete”.

As three out of the four councillors on this working group have young children it has been vital for us to understand the need and make sure that this provision will stand the test of time and also allow for growth.

The unrealistic target of September to complete the project may have to be pushed back into the next few weeks, but I’m sure the wider community would agree that it is vital to have the right information and service in place rather than rush a project just to for fill a deadline.

We look forward to sharing with you all very soon, and I personally would like to thank the Editor for giving me this opportunity to share my beliefs and views on this very emotive subject.

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Council seeks views on speed reduction A large part of the Bristol Road could see speed limits cut if proposals currently out for consultation get the go ahead.

South Gloucestershire Council wants to cut speeds heading out of Frampton Cotterell to Yate.

It is looking to cut the current 50mph limit to 40mph from the Farm Shop in Frampton Cotterell to the outskirts of Yate. Only a small section of road around Iron Acton would stay the same.

The first part of road affected would be from the Farm Shop to the first Iron Acton turn off before the railway line. The second stretch would start by the garden centre and join up with existing 40mph limits on the outskirts of Yate. Only the Iron Acton bypass would stay a 50mph zone.

The council, in its consultation document, says the main reason for the change is safety; “Between 01/05/2008 and 31/12/2012, there have been 17 accidents that resulted in injury and were reported to

the police. They occurred on the B4058 and B4059 within the existing length of 50mph speed limit which extends from Bristol Road (south of the Farm Shop in Frampton Cotterell) to Yate Road, Iron Acton (east of the petrol station).

One fatal and one serious accident occurred between Cog Mill and Laddenside Farm/ Cherry Lodge Veterinary Clinic.

The remaining 15 accidents were slight: four occurring in the vicinity of the farm shop entrance on Bristol Road, Frampton Cotterell; four at the Wotton Road/ B4059 Yate Road junction; two outside the Texaco garage on the B4059 Yate Road; and the remainder taking place within the extents of the 50mph speed limit”.

The current plans are part of a general review of speed limits in South Gloucestershire, which has seen reductions in speed on many roads.

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Work is well underway to demolish and clear the old school buildings at Winterbourne International Academy. The new, £19m school welcomed students at the start of the academic year. Now contractors are tearing down the old buildings before landscaping the grounds. Work is expected to continue until the end of the year.

Here are just a few views from the school; from principle to pupil.

Rob Evans, Academy Principal: “The best part of the new building is the learning environment it has created for the students. It will mean we can build on the success we have had in some very dated classrooms in our new facilities. As well as the new buildings we have a new ethos based on pride. That is, pride in our environment, pride in ourselves and pride in our learning.”

Natalie Wilcox, Director of studies: “I can’t wait to see how much more outdoor space we have.

There will be new seating areas, flower beds and spaces to play come January. I think it will be a big shock for students when they come back after Christmas.

I am really pleased with the new library, or learning resource centre. The old one we had was

nowhere near big enough, then it was moved into a cupboard, and now finally we have one big enough for a school this size.”

Stephen Bates, Manager of Estates and Facilities “The physical decanting of the building went extremely well. It was successfully executed as a result of detailed project management and total co-

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Dave Thomson, IT project consultant: “Faced with the challenge of moving more than 2,000 devices plus peripherals was daunting to say the least. With some careful planning, some student helpers and an IT team looking forward to escaping the wellused legacy buildings the task

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Isaac Aspinall, Year 8 student: “It feels a lot brighter and looks much nicer. The auditorium looks quite cool and I like the fingerprint technology.

I think I will work harder and it is nice to be the first set of students to use the buildings rather than be in classrooms which are 60 years old.”

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Tour races through the Frome Valley

Large crowds in bright sunshine greeted the Tour of Britain as it swung through the area last month. Rangeworthy, Iron Acton, Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne all got the chance to see the elite cyclists, including Sir Bradley Wiggins, as they raced to the finish line in Bristol. Frome Valley Voice readers have been sharing their images of the big day.

Crowds wait in Iron Acton as the peleton arrives from Rangeworthy.

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Sir Bradley and Team Sky exit Iron Acton (Pic: Stef Puc)

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Just a blur: heading into Winterbourne (Pic: Frome Valley Voice)

Waiting crowds are rewarded in Winterbourne (South Glos Council) The big build up on Bristol Road - before the tour comes and goes in a flash. (Pics: Frome Valley Voice)

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Sixth Former to take plunge for charity A sixth form student from Winterbourne International Academy is taking part in a 10,000 feet sponsored Skydive in aid of the leading mental health charity, Mind. Esther Pritchard, aged 18, is taking part in the stunt as she wanted something to challenge her.

Esther has described herself as scared of heights and has admiration for people who have skydived, and seen how exhilarating and exciting it looks, saying she wanted to “experience this and to push myself to do things that aren’t necessarily in my normal comfort zone”. “ I would like to raise as much as I can to support this Charity. I am hoping to raise £700-£1000 if not more. If anyone would like to sponsor me, any donations would be fantastic”.

A cycling accident scuppered plans for a June jump. The new date for the skydive is 4th October 2014.

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Talented musician onstage for concert A Frampton Cotterell musician is to feature in a concert in Coalpit Heath this month. The Dursley Male Voice Choir have teamed up with guest soloist Tom Harrison for an evening at St Saviour’s Church.

Tom is a 20 years old trumpet player and singer from Frampton Cotterell, currently in his third year of a music degree at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Very much an all-rounder, Tom is known for historical performance on baroque trumpet and cornetto, as well as lead trumpet and modern orchestral and ensemble work.

Immediately following the concert in Coalpit Heath, Tom will be travelling the country for seven weeks playing trumpet for the UK Tour of Copacabana which runs from 6 October to 22 November.

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Ferret racing at Orchard Harvest Day A new attraction has been added to one of the most popular dates on the calendar at the Winterbourne Medieval Barn.

Ferret racing has been included in the programme of events on Sunday 5 October.

The day is part of the South Gloucestershire “Discover Festival” and runs from 11am 4pm. The Ferret racing is one of the more unusual offerings, with the rest of the day devoted to showcasing local craftsmen and food producers.

Visitors will be able to watch cider being made the traditional way, with apples crushed in the Victorian stone mill powered by Matthew the horse, and then taken to the ancient wooden cider press in the barn for pressing. The juice goes into large wooden barrels, but nothing is wasted - Gloucester Old Spot pigs will be on hand to eat the apple pomace.

Hurdle-making, wood craft, dry-stone walling, basketmaking, spinning and felting will all be on display, alongside the farrier at work. Static steam engines and Winterbourne Down Border Morris are also among the attractions.

Entrance is £2 for adults and free for accompanied under 16s.

Organisers have asked visitors not to park in Church Lane as it blocks the traffic flows in the narrow lane. Off- road parking is available in the field next to the Barn, and the Coalpit Heath charity for disabled people “Pauls Place” will be collecting £2 per vehicle for parking.

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few weeks ago I had the pleasure of going ‘back to school’ on a visit to the Manor Primary School in Coalpit Heath. The reason for the visit was to see how things were going with the new nationwide scheme to provide free school meals for all infant children (or ‘key stage one’ as we have to call them these days!).

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The new policy has been brought in for a number of reasons. First, it was clear that quite a number of children from low income families were not getting free school meals, perhaps because their wages were just above the limits to qualify for tax credits. For a

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family with two children, paying for school meals can amount to many hundreds of pounds a year, so the new scheme should help to ease the pressure on family budgets.

The second reason to bring in universal free school meals for infants is to raise nutritional standards. Many lunchboxes being brought in to schools were a bit heavy on the chocolate, crisps and fizzy drinks and a bit light on the fruit and healthy ingredients.

Indeed, it has been estimated that only one in a hundred lunchboxes would actually pass the nutritional standards required for the new school meals.

Apart from the obvious health benefits of eating a good lunch, there are also educational and social benefits. In places where the universal free meals have been trialled there is evidence that children have been

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doing better academically, partly because they are more able to concentrate in the afternoon having had a good lunch. Having the children all sitting around a table eating a meal together is also good for teaching social skills, especially in an era when fewer of us are sitting around a table at home on a regular basis.

I know that South Gloucestershire Council has worked hard on making the new meals both nutritious and appetising, and certainly the children I met seemed to be enjoying their meal together.

Their only complaint was that I seemed to have been given a larger portion of dessert, but I’m sure that was just an accident!

I’m grateful to everyone who has worked hard to get the new scheme in place for the start of term, and I look forward to seeing the benefits for all our young children in the coming months and years.

Steve Webb tries school dinner for himself at Manor Primary School, along with the Chair of South Gloucestershire’s Children’ Committee, Ian Blair, and local councillor for Westerleigh ward, Claire Young

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Teenager holds concert for Ghana A youngster from Iron Acton is holding a charity concert after working with children in Ghana.

19 year old Charlotte White spent 3 weeks in July working as a volunteer in the Underprivileged Children’s Centre and the School of Excellence in Teishu Ghana.

She was so moved by the experience that she is putting on a concert in Iron Acton Parish church on Sat 18th October at 7.30 to raise money for the charities.

The Underprivileged Children’s Centre is a school run by volunteers for children who are not able to afford an education, many are orphans.

They start the day with breakfast then spend the morning having lessons in basic subjects. Charlotte said “I was moved by the fact that the children had nothing materially and were so very grateful for the chance to learn, excited by anything they did and were able to be happy without possessions. The experience has changed me for life”.

The School of Excellence was for the most talented children in sport.

This gave them a chance to escape from poverty by developing their sports skills to the very highest level. The free School of Excellence was rather like an after school club where the children could go and have help with homework or just ask for more learning. Children turned up daily in their thirst for knowledge.

Charlotte herself is studying Music Performance in Edinburgh and thought that she should use her talents to help these children in some way. She has gathered together equally talented friends who are going to perform in the concert. The Iron Acton Community choir will be participating and two of her friends from Edinburgh are coming south especially to play along with others from the Bristol area.

Tickets will be available on the door or in advance from Rosemary White at Frome House or Jane Climpson on 01454 228672.

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South Gloucestershire to mark World Mental Health Day on Friday October 10.

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October 11

An affordable art exhibition by Winterbourne Down Art Group takes place on October 11 and 12 (Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am4pm), at St Michael’s Rooms,

Friends of Frenchay Hospital

Notice is given that an extraordinary General Meeting of the Friends of Frenchay Hospital will be held on Wednesday 8th October 2014 at 7.30 p.m. at The Friends Meeting House, Beckspool Road, Frenchay, Bristol, BS16 1NT. This meeting is required following the death of our long serving Treasurer Miss Diana Grove who had worked tirelessly over many years for the benefit of patients at Frenchay Hospital.

The Friends of Frenchay Hospital was formed many years ago to raise funds in order to improve and enhance the experience of patients using Frenchay Hospital. We wish to inform members of the public of the date of this meeting. Anyone who may be interested in contributing to the next step and also to determine the way forward for the Friends will be welcome to attend this meeting.

High Street, Winterbourne, opposite Tesco Express. The event is free and refreshments will be available.

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11am start Friends of Frome Valley Medical CentreSponsored Walk - 5 miles starting and finishing at The medical Centre Frampton Cotterell - Contact Mary on 01454 775003 to register and request sponsorship form.

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Adults Afternoon Tea Service, 3pm St Saviours. Tel. 887870 or 882867

sale of preloved equipment, books, toys, clothing and more. For information, or to enquire about hiring a table, please contact 07989 480712 or lisashawwilliams@yahoo. co.uk. The event is organised by volunteers and money raised from door entry and table hire will be donated to the Friends of Manor C of E School in Coalpit Heath to purchase extra resources and fund trips and activities for children (outside of local auth remit).

October 25

Open Day, Manor Hall, Henfield Road. At 2pm Steve Webb MP will unveil the new refurbishments funded by a SITA Trust grant. Details Alison 07873 747513

Friends of Frome Valley Medical Centre POSH Jumble Sale-St Michaels Rooms Winterbourne High Street 10.00am to 1.00 pm WANTED - Good as New clothes - Childrens clothes, toys & games etc - bric a brac Call Mary on 01454 775003 to arrange collection

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October at Winterbourne Library Opening hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9.30am – 7.00pm Wednesday: 9.30am – 5.00pm Thursday: Closed Friday: 9.30am – 7.00pm Saturday: 9.30am – 5pm Rhymetime: Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/ toddlers to enjoy together every Tuesday morning 9.30 – 10.00am Pre School Storytime: Wednesdays 9.30 – 10.00am for stories and crafts, term time only.

Chatterbooks Our first meeting for book lovers in Years 5 and 6 will be on Saturday 18 October 2.30 – 3.30pm. If you’ve been inspired by the Summer Reading Challenge and haven’t already registered to join the group, it’s not too late; please speak to a member of library staff.

The Craft Group will be meeting twice in October 10.00am – 12 noon on Saturday

4 and 18. Bring along your own project or just turn up to learn new skills and have a chat and a cuppa! The group always welcomes new members.

The Book Group for Parents will be meeting on Friday 10 October 2.00 – 3.00pm New members are always welcome – please speak to a member of staff or contact the group’s facilitator Liz on 07825510079

The Discover festival is running until 31 October look out for the following events at Winterbourne Library Winterbourne Down Art Exhibition: a display of the varied art work of this local group from Saturday 27 September – Friday 10 October.

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opening hours Silver Sing Along: join library staff and friends on Friday 3 October 2.00 – 3.00pm to sing songs from the shows, World War II songs and songs you might have learnt at school.

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The Wildlife of South Gloucestershire: learn more about the wildlife which shares your home patch on Saturday 4 October 2.30 – 4.00pm. To book your FREE ticket please see below.

The Hatters of Watley’s End – an illustrated talk Saturday 11 October 10.30am – 12 noon. To book your FREE ticket please see below.

From Fibre to Fabric: a display of spinning, weaving, crochet and knitting with firbres from around the world. This is a FREE drop-in on Saturday 18 October 1.00 – 4.00pm Drawing Cats: a colour pencil demonstration and workshop

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on Friday 31 October 2.30 – 4.30pm. This is a free event led by local prize-winning artist France Bauduin with very limited places so book early to avoid disappointment.

There will be an exhibition of France Bauduin’s art work at the library from Saturday 11 October – Friday 31 October.

FREE to view during library opening hours For further details of all events pick up a brochure from the library or visit www.southglos. gov.uk/discover where you can also book tickets. If you’re having difficulty booking your ticket, please speak to a member of staff who will be happy to help you.

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Friend of FromeValley Medical Centre AGM with Guest Speaker 7.00 pm at Frome Valley Medical Centre - All Welcome We are looking for up to two dynamic new members to join our committee. If you are interested in helping us to continue the work of the charity contact Mary on 10454 775003 for further information

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.

Scrabble, The Community Centre, Winterbourne, 2- 4.30pm 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. n 1st Winterbourne Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Meet Monday evenings in St. Michael’s Room. winterbournesmgsl@ cotswoldedgescouts.org.uk 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 (from the middle of September)

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Programme of speakers, choirs etc., followed by a cup of tea.

50p per week. For more details ring Pat Lax 886830 n Iron Acton WI Iron Acton Parish Hall, 7.30, second Monday of month. n Crossbow Singers, Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 7.30. n Winterbourn 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

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n Rhymetime. Winterbourne Library. 9.30 – 10am. Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/toddlers to enjoy together. n Slimming World 9.30 The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne.

Tel Becca 07721 907780 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 Ladies, The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, 7.30 -10pm, second Tuesday of month. n Crossbow Bridge Club, Crossbow House. 7.30pm n Slimming World 7.30 Elm Park School, Winterbourne. Tel Becca 07721 907780 n Centre Squares (dancing).

Winterbourne Comunity Centre 7.45pm n Frampton Cotterell WI. Crossbow House, 7.45, fourth Tuesday of month n Folk Dancing. Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 8.30 -10.30pm, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month. n Feel good adult dance exercise class,Tuesday’s 1011.00am at Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell.

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n Pre School Storytime.

Winterbourne Library 9.30 – 10.00am, term time only. n Silver Chords Group.

Every other Weds, Mason’s View Community Centre Winterbourne. 1.45pm.

Entertainment and coach trips.

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 Ladies Leisure is a friendly group of over 50’s. We meet every other Wednesday at Coalpit Heath Village Hall 2pm to 4pm. The cost is £1.50 per person which includes Tea/ Coffee & Biscuits. We have regular Entertainment & Day trips. Please come along and join us, contact Susan Bisp on 01454 775110 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.

Thursday n Probus. The Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. 10am, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month n Manor Day Centre, Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, 10-2pm.

Please contact Mrs. Peggy Lavington on 01454 850287 for further details of this friendly club for older people n Praise and Play. All Saints’ Church Hall Winterbourne Down 10-12 during term times. For pre-school children and their parents/carers. n Stay & Play, 1-3pm (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. For more information call Helen 01454 773781. n Tiny Tots. 2.00-3.00pm,St Peter’s Church, n St John’s Ambulance. St Saviour’s Hall, Beesmoor Road.

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Line dancing. Iron Acton Parish Hall, High St, Iron Acton. New beginners, 7.20pm. Improvers, 8.30pm. www.laughterinline.com n Winterbourne Musical Theatre.

Winterbourne Community Association, 7.30pm. n Winterbourne Flower Club. St Michaels Rooms, Winterbourne 7.30pm, 1st (Practice) and 3rd (Demonstration) Thursdays of each month. Further information call 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 Bingo British Legion Club Ryecroft Road, Frampton Cotterell. 8.15pm.Free entry n Winterbourne Flower Club, St Michaels Rooms, Winterbourne 7.30pm, 1st (Practice) and 3rd (Demonstration) Thursdays of each month. Further information call 01454 776753 n South Gloucestershire Decorative and Fine Arts 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. For more information Sallykitching@googlemail.com Tel no 01454 774401

Friday

n St James The Less Parent and Toddler Group, The Marshall Rooms, Iron Acton. 10.30 12.30 term times. n Frome Valley Art Group Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne.

1pm to 4pm and 6.30pm to 9.00pm n Frampton Cotterell Male Voice Choir, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell. 7.30pm – 9.00pm. New members welcomed, no audition, Call Paul Crook 01454 851656.

Saturday

n Brockeridge Quilters, Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne.

10am to 4pm, third Saturday of the month. n Bingo Open7/00pm,Bingo 8/00pm Music & Dancing from 8/30pm-11/30pm Every Saturday night.(£4)

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.

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Cineworld is to anchor the new development at Link Road, Yate – to be called Yate Riverside - which is now clear of all planning hurdles and ready to start.

Other leisure and retail operators are close to signing deals and these will be announced in the near future as and when leases are completed.

Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager, said: “It has long-been rumoured that Cineworld will be the anchor tenant. Now that we have cleared the planning process, and the period for any legal challenge has expired, we can start building works. Although some preparatory works have started, we don’t envisage major construction work starting until early next year”.

The new development will include a six-screen multiplex cinema, seven restaurants/cafes and three retail units specifically aimed at national high street chains.

Mark Hull, Group Property Controller at Crestbridge, owners of Yate Shopping Centre, said

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Cineworld to run cinema at Yate Riverside Development

that Yate Riverside would attract more national operators to the

Police ask for help after mass bike theft Police in Yate are appealing for information and asking bike shops and dealers to be on alert after 28 new high-value bikes were stolen from a distribution centre.

Burglars cut through wire fencing along the railway line to get into the industrial area at Armstrong Way in Yate. They climbed onto the roof of Peligap Ltd and broke in through the roof, carrying the bikes in boxes out the same way.

It happened overnight on Thursday Sept 18 and Friday Sept 19.

The stolen bikes, mostly road bikes, were made by Marin and Mekk.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious, or who has any information, is asked to call South Gloucetershire police on 101 quoting crime reference number 97111/14.

town and transform the town’s night-time economy to firmly put Yate onto the map.

“Having secured Cineworld and following the huge success of the recent retail development in the town centre we are talking to a number of national fashion chains and leading food brands about taking space in the new scheme.”

Local District Councillor, Councillor Ruth Davis, who has been fighting for a cinema in Yate for over 10 years, expressed her delight that things are now happening: “With the proposed expansion in housing, Yate needs to be a centre on its own and not reliant on Bristol and other shopping centres. Crestbridge

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It is these shops that will draw-in visitors to enable the smaller independent traders to succeed and make Yate a thriving centre.”

Jenny Lee, Property Acquisitions Manager at Cineworld said that the new Yate cinema would allow the company to expand its reach in the South West: "Yate’s growing population and the transformation of the town’s retail and leisure offer means that this is a great new location for Cineworld and we are looking forward to opening next year”.

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Steve Webb becomes a Privy Councillor Local MP Steve Webb has been made a member of the ‘Privy Council’ by the Queen, after four years of service as Minister of State for Pensions and seventeen years in Parliament.

The Privy Council is a group of senior Parliamentarians and other leading public figures whose role is largely ceremonial, but who occasionally meet with the Queen at one of her Royal Palaces to conduct Privy Council business.

Members of the Privy Council are referred to as ‘the Right Honourable’, and this title remains with them even when they are no longer active in political life. There are between 500 and 600 members of the privy council, and the whole council would meet in the event of the death of the monarch.

The MP said: “It is a great honour to be appointed by the Queen to be a member of the Privy Council. Although I have acquired a new honorary title, I hope I will still be simply ‘Steve’ to everyone in the local area!”

The Lib Dem MP will be formally inducted at Buckingham Palace on the 5th November, but has already received his letter of appointment with a ‘wax seal’ from the Palace.

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Winterbourne to benefit from super fast broadband project Properties in Winterbourne are among an additional 1,000 rural homes and businesses in South Gloucestershire to benefit from the rollout of high-speed fibre broadband thanks to the £35.6 million Great Western Broadband (GWB) partnership between South Gloucestershire Council, Wiltshire Council and BT. Work has progressed well with the current rollout and the project has been extended to include Winterbourne, Aust, Hawkesbury Upton, Horton, Marshfield and additional parts of Pucklechurch and Downend.

A number of industrial parks and trading estates will benefit, including Emerald Park Industrial Estate in Emersons Green, additional parts of North Road Industrial Estate in Yate and Westerleigh Business Park, also in Yate.

The first homes and businesses in these locations will be able to order fibre broadband services from early spring next year.

Extending the rollout will increase the total number of premises served by the project to 16,000 on completion in spring 2015.

Cllr John Goddard, Chair of Resources Sub Committee, said: “We are pushing the fibre broadband coverage as far as we can within the available funding to include as many communities in the rollout as possible.

“We recognise that not all areas in South Gloucestershire will benefit from the current rollout of superfast broadband. Due to State Aid rules the council is not currently able to invest in areas where there is already a commercial provider. However, we are working hard to try and find a solution and source further funding so that the project can be rolled out to even more premises.”

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A crafty way to create cash for charity A Frampton Cotterell businesswoman is putting her skills into raising money for a charity close to her heart.

Sue Hammond runs Creation Station, an arts and crafts venture, for children in the village. Now she’s teaming up with other owners across the country to run the Creation Station Crafty Saturday, with profits going to two charities.

National charity Rays of Sunshine will benefit, along with a local charity called Children’s Playlink. The event, for those aged from 6 months to 11 years old is being held at the Stokes Youth Centre in Little Stoke on Saturday 25 October.

Sue says the Children’s Playlink holds a special place in her heart; “my son was diagnosed autistic at the age of 4. He loves attending their holiday play scheme every school holiday which then gives me and my other son a chance at some ‘normal’ family time”.

“We visit places like the museum, cinema all very normal activities but places we can’t easily go to and enjoy with his brother. Even visits to Longleat, which he knows well, have to be planned and even them we don’t often get to spend time as a family unit. When my son is a little older, he will be able to use their buddy system, which means he can attend Beaver Scouts with a one to one help”.

Sue recently completed the Bristol Half, in a personal best time, whilst raising over money for the charity, and hopes this event will provide another boost in funds.

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REHYDRATE – this is always on our list. I have to keep reminding myself to drink more and more water. It makes such a different to our skin. If you have been out in the sun during the summer, your skin will need a moisturising boost to get it radiant again and to protect it from the elements ahead.

Treat both your body and your face to a really good moisturiser that will help re-hydrate it, and of course keeping drinking the water.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR HAIR – The cold weather that follows autumn can cause all sorts of damage to your hair. Act now to help reduce winter damage by applying an intense moisturising mask once a week or find time to leave your daily conditioner on for a little longer DETOX – Autumn is a great time to start preparing for, dare I say it, Christmas. Cut down

on the alcohol, cigarettes (are you taking part in STOPTOBER?) and fatty foods and stock up on fruit and veg! It’s a good time to get back to the gym too!

EMBRACE autumn colours – time to remove the pinks and pale lip sticks from your make up bag and embrace the new autumn trends. For pale skins, think rosy red; for blonde, try classic true reds; with dark skin, burgundy reds work and for brunettes there’s orange.

HIDE AWAY – don’t neglect the parts of your body that are no longer on show. Keep exfoliating and moisturising. And that way, if an Indian summer does come our way you’ll be ready.

Fascinating Rhythm compete nationally this October against 30 other chorus’s Last year we came 5th so we have our sights set high.

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At the double; Watermore School ups its intake It’s been busier than normal as Watermore Primary School returned from the summer holidays. For the first time the school took two classes of Reception children instead of one.

The decision was made because of a spike in the number of children needing places this year in the area. The school has welcomed 53 children to the school.

The Head Teacher, Janet Hoyle said; “Over the summer holiday a lot of work took place to admit the extra class, including extending the reception outside play area, erection of a colourful new canopy to allow outdoor play in wet weather and new toilets for the reception children”.

“Our standard number for Watermore is remains at 30. However this is subject to review, and may be increased before the final date for admissions for places, which is in mid January”.

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New Frenchay sports ground Consultation dates announced

A public consultation display for the proposed multi-million pound rugby and community sports centre at Shaftesbury Park, Frenchay Park Road will be held at Frenchay Village Hall, Saturday, 4th October.

During the event - between 10.00am and 6.00pm – members of the Lockleaze Recreation Ground Board and their Project Design Team will be on-hand to answer questions.

Ray Bowden, President of Lockleaze Recreation Ground: “This is an important part of the planning process as it gives the community the opportunity to discuss the proposals with us and our professional design team.

“So far we have had over twenty meetings with a wide range of parties including the immediate neighbours, Frenchay Residents Association and other local organisations, and statutory consultees. We are now

encapsulating the feedback into a table to demonstrate how we have taken onboard comments received to get to this latest design. We will be highlighting this at the display so that people can understand the issues and process.

“The plans are still evolving and we urge everybody to make the most of this opportunity to discuss the plans with us.”

The proposals were first announced by Lockleaze Recreation Ground, a registered charity, in the early summer.

The site is on the former market garden site opposite the old Frenchay Hospital site and will be home to the charity’s sole tenants, Dings Crusaders Rugby Club. The facilities will also be available for use by other community groups and sports organisations in the area.

The charity, which owns the rugby club’s existing site in Landseer Avenue, Lockleaze,

has signed an option to relocate subject to planning permission.

It is proposed to build a new clubhouse with indoor sports hall, car parking, three senior (one of which will be all-weather) and three junior rugby pitches.

Detailed plans of the proposed scheme will be on show at the public consultation event and comments received will help shape the proposals which will be submitted for planning later this year.

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Interest grows in Frampton Cotterell chapel project MORE people are getting involved in a project to convert an old chapel in Watley’s End Road into a community building.

What started as a group of three is expanding, with interest coming from people living and working in the area.

The team believes Ebenezer chapel could be used for a host of activities through a non-profit making community group, from a softplay area for children and an exhibition space to a food market and café. Small businesses and craft workers could run pop-up shops, while rooms could be hired out to local organisations.

The group is currently working to find money to pay for a feasibility study into the potential use of the building - known locally as the little chapel.

Only if the scheme proves viable can the team then progress to making a bid to the likes of the Big Lottery Fund and Arts Council England for a main grant.

Mandy Nicholls, one of the original members of the group, said: “Our next stage is to secure a feasibility grant. This needs to include insurance and costing to clear the place of all unused and unwanted items that are stored there.

“Without this clearance, we cannot obtain the vital quotes from builders and building surveyors to go with our main grant applications.

The building, which has a main hall and two side rooms, has been used more recently for storage and is in a state of disrepair.

It is estimated it could cost about £200,000 to buy it, get planning permission for the conversion and carry out the building work.

Mandy said positive talks had already taken place with a community engagement officer at South Gloucestershire Council and Frampton Cotterell councillor Pat Hockey had given useful advice to the team.

Anyone interested can get in touch through a newly launched project email account - thehatfactorychapel@inbox.com – including potential volunteers and those with professional skills they wish to offer.

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It may have been the summer holidays, but there was no rest for one student at The Kathryn Hurley Dance Academy as she won a starring role in the UK tour of Shrek - The Musical.

Sienna Powis, 8, successfully auditioned for the role of Young Fiona, which saw her performing a singing solo at the Bristol Hippodrome. Kathryn Hurley, Principal of the Academy based in Iron Acton, said “Sienna’s hard work and commitment to her dancing and singing has truely paid off. She was fantastic. It is a dream for most professionals to sing a solo in a professional production and Sienna has achieved this at such a young age.

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New face for old Millets store The fashion chain Blue Inc is close to completing a deal to take the former Millets unit in the centre of Yate Shopping Centre.

The well known retailer of leading ladies and gents fashion brands has already posted notices on the unit advertising for staff.

Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager: “Last year, when we asked the public what shops they would like to see introduced to the centre, fashion retail was by far the most common. When Blue Inc opens we will have a healthy spread of specialist fashion retailers and I am pleased to say that Blue Inc will be focusing  ”. more on men’s fashion Rod Leadbetter, Area Manager for Blue Inc, said: “We are aiming to open our new Yate store in mid October. I have had a great response to the vacancies and I’m very sure I will have no problem recruiting the initial team of eight and identifying some additional team members to support what I’m sure will be a very busy Christmas”.

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a hermit fisherman living on an island, relationships and dependency are guaranteed.

[Indeed even the hermit is dependent on others for air quality, and fish stocks surviving!]

Others feed us, pay us, serve us and heal us.

We also serve and engage with others all the time. Scotland and the whole of the UK rely on others for food and trade and income. This inter-dependence is fundamental to life, it is part of the way things are, and yet we spend so much time and energy perpetrating the myth of personal identity as if we are self-sufficient.

You may ask what this has got to do with a reflection. Simple, before you imagine that you can “sort yourself” out, be aware that you must also give attention to your relationships. Relationships are critical to quality of life, either for good or ill. From the depth of a marriage partnership to a corner shop acquaintance, all can be important.

We are relational beings, not independent machines. Our health and wellbeing depend on others. If we are surrounded by violence and rage we will struggle to be well. If kindness and generosity knock on our door every so often we will, by and large, flourish. Thus far, I’ve said nothing controversial I hope, but now I ask the question where, if anywhere, God fits in. In the past people tended to decide whether or not they ‘believed’ in God rather than considered whether they had a ‘relationship’ with God. Faith was understood as mostly cerebral. To badly paraphrase Descartes’,’ I think therefore I am,’ we created: ‘I believe therefore I’m in’! God was a matter of creedal belief, rational ascent and joining a religion of like-minded individuals. Of course I am not decrying the mind, but whatever philosophers might imagine, it is limited. For instance relationships cannot be summed up

by what we believe, or know, or even don’t know about others, it is much more. In the same way my argument is, that if God exists, then we all have a relationship with him. The air we breathe the sights that thrill us, the relationships which define us, are all somehow connected. This sense of being connected is what I call spirituality. Everyone has it, and most acknowledge it. It’s mysterious and it gives meaning, It’s not the same as religion, but it maybe the spark which religion came from. Sadly the Christian religion got privatised or individualised somewhere back a while, but it was a myth... we can’t be Christians on our own, we need others and we need community.

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I have twin boys, and when the time came to wean them onto solid food I loved inventing new recipes for them to try. I ended up making food for the babies of friends who weren’t confident in the kitchen, as well as letting other mums have copies of the recipes I was creating so they could make them for their own children.

I decided not to go back to my old job after maternity leave.

Instead I used skills learned from many years of cookery courses, plus my background of working for Good Housekeeping magazine, to set up a baby-food cookery school.

What’s the idea behind the business?

I run three-hour cookery classes teaching parents to make homemade baby and toddler food.

There are classes for different stages of weaning - everything from a baby’s very first tastes of solid food right up to meals for toddlers that the whole family will enjoy.

Classes take place in my home kitchen in Coalpit Heath for up to six parents at a time.

Plus I go to people’s homes to teach if they have a group of friends wanting to do a cookery class together.

I also run an after-school cookery club at Watermore primary school in Frampton Cotterell, and am teaching evening and weekend cookery classes for members of the public at Winterbourne International Academy.

How has it gone so far?

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When Jackie Novels had twins, little did she know that it was not only the start of a family, but a new business.

Her passion for cooking good food for them has turned into a successful Coalpit Heath venture. Now she’s looking to turn Meals for Squeals into a nationwide affair.

how their babies are getting on with the recipes they made on the course.

One of the highlights was being named Natwest Business Mother of the Year 2014. It is fantastic to have that kind of recognition for the work I’m doing.

How do you come up with your recipe ideas?

I create all the recipes myself.

They’re all based on a lot of trial and error! It can take seven or eight attempts to perfect a recipe but it’s worth it when you get the perfect combination of ingredients. I remember once being up until 3am trying to get a recipe right for a fruity rice pudding, which I now teach on one of the courses. I was so excited that I was getting close that I didn’t even notice the time, and was thrilled when version seven turned out to be ‘the one.’

You have young twins - are they your main tasters?!

My boys have just turned two and they’re certainly the first taste testers of any new recipes.

If they don’t wolf it down, I know it’s time to go back to the drawing board! But I also enlist the babies and toddlers of family and friends, as well as lots of adults. I think that if a recipe isn’t tasty enough for an adult to eat, then why on earth would you want to feed it to your baby and tell them that this is ‘food’?

What’s the best bit of the job?

I love meeting lots of different people who come from all walks of life - everything from firemen to lollipop ladies. A lot of them are now full-time parents or are on maternity leave, and everyone has interesting tales to tell.

I really enjoy seeing people’s confidence in the kitchen grow during the lesson. Even those who have never cooked before leave knowing they can rustle up

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simple, healthy meals for their child.

And the worst?

It’s a cliché, but I’m not keen on doing the accounting side of running a business. It’s the least fun part of being your own boss, but of course it has to be done eventually.

What are your plans for the future?

I’m hoping to open more branches of Meals for Squeals in other parts of the country. At the moment people have travelled from as far afield as Newcastle,

Hull and London to attend courses. It would be fantastic if people didn’t have to travel so far - lots of parents of young children can only get someone to babysit for half a day, so if they were able to attend courses local to them then many more parents (and their babies) could benefit.

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Dear Editor, Further to your correspondent James Rawlings Happy Memories.

I attach a photo of some of the troop members that “Skip Jim Rawlings” refers to in his letter.

I was a member of the Troop that was formed in 1954 and I too have many happy memories of those times. “Skipper Jim” was a great leader and although we were a new troop we certainly did not lack in ambition.

If I remember correctly the first camp at Westerly was facilitated using borrowed tents, which we transported to site on the Church Beer, a fourwheeled hand drawn carriage that had originally been used for transporting coffins!

We must have been quite a handful, as at another “Jamboree” camp our troop was selected to collect firewood for the large main campfire. Having difficulty finding fallen branches we resorted to felling small trees.

As a result we were severely censured and dispatched to rub mud into the wounds thus caused, in order to reduce their visibility to the landowner.

Another time we were playing British Bulldogs on the rectory lawn and I dashed into the surrounding shrubbery to escape. Unfortunately I stepped on a cut off bamboo shoot and

Centre back; Skip Jim Rawlings, Back Row L-R 1- John Harmer 2- Colin Noad 3 -Tony Coles 4 - Richard Harmer 5 – ‘Taffy’ Houghton 6 – Roger Noad 7– Peter Harrison 8 – David Lloyd, Front Row L-R David May 2- Les Ricketts 3 & 4 unknown

sliced open my ankle. Jim put me on the cross bar of his bicycle and took me to Dr O’Sullivan who promptly stitched my ankle (without anesthetic). I still vividly remember going home with one white dap and one red one.

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Dear Editor My sister Christine Pullin (nee May) forwarded me a copy of the Frome Valley Voice with instructions to read Happy Memories on page 29.

What memories I have of Skip Jim Rawlings, one of

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Winterbourne’s finest. I was one of those boys who approached the Rev. Leslie Stevenson to form the Winterbourne 1st St. Michael’s scout troop. Leslie Stevenson was to us boys a great man, a real boy’s man.

I am long since retired and living in Spain having left Winterbourne in 1963 to commence my life’s adventure.

I would just like to say thanks to Jim you are a star.

PS. I am the ‘angel’ seated front row left in my brother’s photo.

Regards David May RE New Parking initiative at the Manor School

Dear Editor, As a local Conservative I am standing for local elections for the Westerleigh Ward and as a resident of Coalpit Heath I have already been asking the local community what issues they have and also what they love about living here as I believe it’s important to understand the community and not just push my opinions. Once again the issue of inconsiderate parking outside the Manor school and the neighbouring streets has reared its ugly head, parents parking

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on zig zags, white lines, corners of the streets, pavements and obstructing driveways have all been mentioned and prove to be a constant thorn in the side of the local community.

Being a resident with a child at the school and also a Governor it was really no surprise that this was an issue, what was surprising was that on speaking to the new Head Teacher Mr Neil Turner it was apparent that during a recent survey sent out to the parents that the they had real concerns about the dangerous and inconsiderate parking of a some of the parents and didn’t wish to be tarred with the same brush, and wanted to know what we could do about it.

Many of the residents I had spoken to had already raised this time and time again with their local Council representative but felt it was never fully resolved or only for a short time .

Working alongside the school and governors I contacted our local beat officer PC Pound who promised to pay a visit and assess our situation. After a visit and some discussion it was decided to roll out a Three Strike plan. Parents and residents who feel a vehicle has been parked in an inconsiderate manner can fill out a form provided by the school and the local neighbourhood

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Strike 1…. A letter from the Policing team issued Strike 2….. A home visit from the team Strike 3 … enforcement either £30 or £60 fine and 3 points We must stress that it will be the enforcement team who will decide who is parking inappropriately.

We are very excited that an on-going process is in place and that we can work together as a community to make it a safer place for our children. I am hoping that working together has enabled us to put into place a scheme that will ensure safety is a priority for ever and not just a short term fix Michaela Crumpton prospective candidate for Westerleigh

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re-routing of the No46 Bristol/ Yate buses. These run every 15 minutes each way, making 8 buses per hour and 128 per day! Heavy noise, single deckers driving much too fast, mostly empty.

These are in addition to all the three school’s traffic Ridings, St Michael’s and Elm Park - plus the heavy lorries, farm tractors etc and rat runs for Filton. At times there is chaos, sometimes a complete standstill, and we have difficulty getting our cars out.

Yellow lines have been painted further and further down the road, and now we have students, teachers and parents parking further down, some all day.

I know we can’t stop progress - and we don’t like change, but our lane has deteriorated so much in the last few years. Such a pity.

With the number of children crossing the road to get to their schools, I hope there won’t be a nasty accident one day.

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New memory café opening in Emersons Green A new cafe for people affected by dementia has launched at Emersons Green library.

Organisers say the new memory café allows visitors to meet other people in a similar situation. The friendly and supportive atmosphere means people and families affected by dementia can get together and share their own experiences over a cup of tea and a slice of cake.

Staff and volunteers from the Alzheimer’s Society will be on hand to provide information and offer support. Although the café is run by the society with support from South Gloucestershire Council, the café is also suitable for people with other forms of dementia.

The library will be open as usual so people can also take the opportunity to borrow books or DVDs, use the computers free of charge, and find out about library services.

The café is open monthly between 2.30pm and 4.30pm on Thursday 9 October, Thursday 13 November and Thursday 11 December.

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New aero museum wins backing from English Heritage ENGLISH Heritage has given its support to plans for a permanent home for Concorde and the Bristol Aero Collection.

As reported previously by Frome Valley Voice, the long awaited application for a £14 million museum project was submitted to South Gloucestershire Council in midAugust.

The scheme involves using two listed hangars on the edge of the now closed Filton airfield for the collection, while a new building will house Concorde 216 - the last of the supersonic fleet to fly. If all goes to plan, the first visitors will be welcomed in the spring of 2017.

Stuart Mee, assistant inspector of historic buildings and areas at English Heritage’s South West office, said the organisation had been consulted because the proposals involved demolition of extensions to the main hangar and work to its roof structure.

But he said: “English Heritage welcomes these proposals, which will provide these buildings with a use and enable their future conservation.”

The application by the Bristol Aerospace Collection Trust (BACT) marks a crucial step in its dream to give easy access to the area’s

long aviation heritage.

Visitors will be able to learn about the importance of the aircraft industry from early planes, its role in both world wars and more recent technological developments such as Concorde.

There will also be education facilities within the complex, a conference centre, lecture theatre and a conservation workshop.

Significant contributions by companies and the Heritage Lottery Fund will help pay for the project.

Bring back bus stop Fireworks at Sunnyside plea from passengers 1st Winterbourne Scouts group’s famous community firework display is being held on Saturday 1st of November at Sunnyside Farm, off Cloisters Road Winterbourne.

Tickets are £3 for adults, £2 for children and are available from Daisy’s Coffee Shop in Winterbourne Village, or at the gate on night.

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A PETITION has been started to reinstate a bus service in a Winterbourne road.

Bus operator First introduced a new 46 service in April to run between Bristol and Yate, via Winterbourne, to replace the old 327 service.

But some changes to the route were also made, including diverting the bus away from Bradley Avenue.

Instead, the bus is only driven along Flaxpits Lane, allowing First to reduce the overall journey time and make changes elsewhere along the route.

But there have been complaints from a number of passengers in the village – and especially in Winterbourne Down - that they have to walk much further to catch the bus as a result of the changes.

The elderly and those with mobility problems have especially found the extra distance difficult.

Now a petition has been started to try and persuade First

to address the problem. Once signatures have been collected, it will be handed in to South Gloucestershire Council.

The petition says: “After First Bus cut the popular service in Bradley Avenue, many residents found the extra walk to catch the new 46 but extremely difficult.

“We call on South Gloucestershire Council to work with First Bus to have a stop in Bradley Avenue reinstated so that all residents can access this important service.”

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“Copies have been put in local shops in Flaxpits Lane and Bradley Avenue and the response so far has been very positive.”

Councillor Bowles said removal of the bus stop in Bradley Avenue had been an inconvenience to passengers living in that part of the village but was particularly hard on those who found walking a problem, especially if they were carrying shopping bags.

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The Hatters Trail booklet, which documents the life of Frome Valley’s hat trail, has proved so popular, it’s being reprinted. The Watley’s End Resident’s Society, with financial help from Winterbourne Parish Council, has organised the new print run after the huge success of the booklet when it was first published last year. Copies are now available again for £1 from Tony Harding on 01454 772285 or at tony@wellcottage.com.

They’re also available from local libraries, Parish Council Offices, and Winterbourne Post Office, plus a number of outlets in Frampton Cotterell This brightly coloured booklet has many photos of local buildings and views, and offers 3 circular walks around Watley’s End & Frampton Cotterell, with shorter routes for the less mobile. Over 50 viewing points illustrate different aspects of the hatting trade, which was so important in this area 200 years ago, and present a comprehensive and entertaining picture of the subject. To mark the reprint, Frome Valley Voice has this extract from the book.

Home Ground or Hilly Field, Frampton Cotterell Here, in 1871, hatter Robert Maggs died from a heart attack while walking from Watley’s End to the Frampton Cotterell hatters’ club. Other hatters passing by left him alone on the side of the footpath as they thought he was drunk. Hatters often drank

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ten pints of beer daily when at work. Garnishes of drink were demanded by workmates at each major event in a hatter’s life, for instance when finishing an apprenticeship, beginning a new job, or at marriage. ‘When a new hatter was initiated into the drinking mysteries, he had begun the career of a drunkard and was ripe and ready to lend a willing hand in putting other novices through the debasing ordeal’. Wives of men working at the Christy manufactory wrote to the bosses asking that they stop the ‘horrible practice’ of drinking going on ‘for the poor families’ sake’.

Nightingale Bridge, River Frome This bridge, made of locally quarried Pennant stone, is part of an old packhorse trail.

From 1600, felt hats made in the villages were shipped to Bristol to be shaped, styled and sold. Before 1800, goods were carried on stout draught horses, panniers either side, twenty to thirty strung together in caravans travelling up to 60 miles a day. The roads were bad and there were many robber gangs.

The guard was armed with a blunderbuss, pistol and cutlass.

‘Many a conflict took place, but Pickford men as a rule held their own; hence the saying of the day - The Bold Pickford’. Pickford’s still held a contract with Christy’s

Pickford packhorse train, c. 1790.

Northend House, 16 Factory Road, Watley’s End Inside the large walled garden, 2010.

in 1853.

Northend House, 16 Factory Road, Watley’s End This is perhaps the earliest brick hat manufactory in the district. A house, hattery and large walled garden were built illegally on the edge of the common in 1789 by Thomas Hollister, a Watley’s End feltmaker. Hollister was ‘forbid going on’ by a freeholders’ committee. He agreed to pay £35 for his plot, with another payment for a lease. Neither sum was paid when the committee reported to the rights holder, the Governors of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Bristol, that the house was ‘nearly finished’. Hollister bought the surrounding land in 1831 under the local enclosure act. Today, of the 102 houses in the heart of Watley’s End, two-thirds are stone cottages built mainly by and for hatters. The survival of so many original dwellings helps to give the village its distinctive character.

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mentioned in 1834, but the house dates from a three-gabled farmhouse ‘certainly’ rebuilt in 1753 by ‘Mr Hall’ (see date on rainwater hood). If so, the Hall family were pioneers of firms moving from London. Samuel Parker was the local foreman from 1841. Hall’s was a family of many branches, leaders of the London Feltmakers Company and, at one time, the greatest house in Europe for exporting hats with several hundred employees at their Aldermanbury and London Wall offices. In 1871, after Hall’s closed, Step House was occupied by Reuben Jefferis, a prominent hat manufacturer from Oldland Common. The estate was auctioned in 1878: large entrance hall, dining and drawing rooms, kitchen, pantry; with three best and three servants’ bedrooms over, a large cellar; the whole well supplied with water.

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New name and new location for Salon98 A Coalpit Heath hair salon is celebrating moving to new premises, 16 years after opening.

Salon98 has moved to Woodend Road from the Badminton Road, where it was known at The Salon.

The business started in Winterbourne in 1998. Owner Zoe Somerset moved to Coalpit Heath 5 years later.

The new move sees a new business partner in Laura Bradley. Zoe says: “Over the past 11 years we have seen some changes, with many ups and some downs. 9 1⁄2 years ago a 16 year old walked in and asked if we had any job vacancies for an apprentice. That was Laura Bradley and now she is my new business partner”.

Winterbourne Medieval Barn was chosen to launch this year’s Discover Festival. The festival continues in October across South Gloucestershire.

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IN BLOOM FloralDOWNEND Friends look to DOWN transform Frampton A new group has been set which aims to brighten up Frampton Cotterell with flowers.

Floral Friends of Frampton has been set up in response to the Royal Horticultural Society’s ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ scheme.

Organisers hope to get planting in the October half term, and are appealing for donations of bulbs.

One of the organsiers, Celia Zlobec, told Frome Valley Voice; “we intend to make Frampton a better and more beautiful place to live by planting bulbs locally, setting up floral gateways to the village, floral displays by local shops and creating a community garden. Long term ideas include creating a wild flower meadow in the centenary field behind the Globe and developing the community orchard. We intend to involve the community as much as we can, starting with local schools and scout and guide associations. It is part of the RHS Britain in Bloom scheme”.

The scheme aims to create calm places to reflect and relax while also attracting wildlife. Contact Celia at celiazlobec@gmail.com if you’d like to get involved.

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A stand up comedy routine with a difference is coming to Chipping Sodbury Town Hall.

John Smith, is profoundly deaf and his act is delivered in British Sign Language. John was born in Newcastle and became deaf at the age of 3 and half after contracting meningitis.

Using his experiences of growing up deaf in a hearing world John brings his observations to life, engaging his audience in hours of laughter and reflection. Covering topics such as current deaf issues, deaf politics and school life, John offers an amusing and fascinating insight into being deaf and the world of British Sign Language, highlighting the gulf between deaf and hearing worlds.

In the last few months he has worked in the USA, Holland and Switzerland and in the weeks following his appearance in Chipping Sodbury, audiences will be enjoying his unique show in France, Norway and Northern Ireland. The show will be interpreted for those non-BSL users in the audience.

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GWAAC benefit from group skydive LADDEN Brook councillor Howard Gawler’s feet are back on the ground after he plunged 10,000 ft to raise money for the Great Western Air Ambulance.

Mr Gawler, who lives in Iron Acton, is supporting the helicopter throughout his yearlong spell as chairman of South Gloucestershire Council.

The tandem skydive involved

being strapped to a parachute instructor throughout the descent and free-falling for 5,000 ft at about 120mph before the parachute was deployed.

Joining Mr Gawler, 71, in the adventure at an airfield near Swindon was his niece Sarah Farthing, of Wick.

Afterwards he said: “The skydive was a fantastic

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experience. I must admit I did get rather nervous as the plane began circling before our jump but as soon as we were falling through the air it was far too thrilling to feel any fear.”

The air ambulance is based at Filton and provides a critical care service for 2.1 million people in the South West.

Nicole BeeBee, from Winterbourne, also took the plunge for the charity where she works as the community fundraising co-ordinator. Nicole decided to skydive to mark her 40th birthday.

She said: “As a fundraiser for GWAAC it was important to me to put my money where my mouth is. I can’t ask people to help me raise the £1.75m we need each year to run without doing my bit! So far I have raised over £850 which is brilliant. Each lifesaving mission costs around £600 so I feel that potentially I may have saved a life which is amazing.

“The skydive made me feel quite nervous, I’m not a fan of heights. Normally when you board a plane it’s to go somewhere nice not to throw yourself out! My instructor Dan

helped settle my nerves and there wasn’t really time to think about it which was good. Before I knew it I was freefalling 5,000 feet at 120 miles per hour before the parachute kicked in and I floated back down to earth for the other 5,000 feet.

“It was exhilarating and frightening all at the same time and I am pleased I did it, but I won’t be doing it again” The air ambulance receives no Government or National Lottery funding, relying on donations and fund raising to keep in the air.

The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) said the group skydive was the first it had organised to support its work but others would now take place, with the next one planned for March 29, 2015.

Mr Gawler is also raising money for a primary school in Uganda. He has already raised nearly £2,000 – half of his target for the year – and much of it has been donated as a result of the skydive.

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Top marks for Winterbourne’s Greenfield Club

Ancient and modern side by side on new bridge Lee Hodge from Streetcare works on the reconstruction of one of the stone parapets on the Church Road Bridge.

Although the new bridge is made from high tech materials, the stonework is being re- instated with local pennant stone. Consultations over Frampton’s Village Design Statement made it clear that local people wanted building work to be completed in local stone where possible.

Restaurant giant denies interest in garage site RUMOURS that McDonald’s is interested in the former VMW Motors site in Frampton Cotterell have been dismissed by the restaurant chain.

It was announced in July that the garage business, on the junction of Bristol Road and Church Road, was being voluntarily wound up through a formal notice published in the

London Gazette.

The site had been on the market since March and recently

rumours began circulating of interest being expressed by McDonald’s.

But a spokesman for the franchise said: “We are not looking at putting a McDonald’s in Frampton Cotterell.”

The chain already has an outlet in Yate, as well as others in Filton and Cribbs Causeway.

AN after-school and holiday club in Winterbourne has been given a high rating by Ofsted.

The education watchdog said the Greenfield Club had improved since its last check three years ago and was now graded as good – the second best of four categories.

Three key areas were also assessed as good – how well the club’s early years provision met the needs of the children; the contribution of that provision to the well-being of the youngsters and the effectiveness of the leadership and management.

In her report, inspector Sarah Madge said: “Staff establish warm and caring relationships with children through their positive interactions.

“Children’s health and safety is well promoted due to effective practices and routines.

“Staff know children well and carefully plan activities based upon their next steps in development, to provide interesting and challenging learning experiences.”

She also said parents were kept well informed of procedures and children’s experiences, which helped them feel involved in their child’s learning.

The club, first registered in 1996, provides out-of-school care and a holiday play scheme for local youngsters.

It caters for children aged from four to 11, including those from Elm Park and St Michael’s primary schools.

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Junior singing workshop proves big hit A Rangeworthy based chorus has taken to the stage at Yate International Academy for a one day Workshop with children aged 7-14 years. Wendy Howse, Assistant Director of Fascinating Rhythm & Director of JFR (the junior section), led the event along with Jo Dean, the help of the four Assistant Section Leaders and FR helpers who helped coach the children.

Kathryn Hurley from the Kathryn Hurley Dance Academy was also involved with a one hour Street Dance section.

68 children took part in the event which was hailed a great success by organisers. The fruits of the workshop were on display at a special performance to families later in the day.

Organiser Chloe Roberts said; “Like Fascinating Rhythm, JFR are all about having fun and learning to sing in harmony.

That is exactly what they did and it was noticeable how supportive the girls with were with each other”.

South Gloucestershire Council and Renishaw funded the day, making it a free event.

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Iron Acton solar farm opposition OPPOSITION is growing against plans for another solar farm in the Frome Valley area.

AEE Renewables wants to put more than 43,000 solar panels onto a site at Green Farm, Iron Acton. It said the amount of power it would generate would be equal to that used by about 2,350 households in a year – more than four times the number of homes in the parish.

But the land is in the green belt and there are concerns over the loss of high quality agricultural land and the impact it would have on the countryside.

The level of interest in the application has already resulted in South Gloucestershire Council’s sites inspection panel visiting the area earmarked for the proposed development.

Frampton Cotterell councillor, Dave Hockey, referred the matter to the panel so its members could consider the effect it would have on the green belt and environment before the council’s development control committee determines the scheme.

The area for the solar farm consists of land enclosed within field hedges. Nibley Lane runs close to the east of the site and Frog Lane is near the western edge. The recently launched Says Court solar farm is to the north.

As well as solar panels, the development is set to have 11 electricity transformer stations connected to a single substation.

A two metre-high deer-proof security fence is also planned to surround the land, with access from Folly Road, itself reached from the B4059 Latteridge Road.

Iron Acton Parish Council has objected to the scheme on a number of grounds, including the loss of agricultural production, the impact it would have on public paths and wildlife, as well as the effect on bed and breakfast businesses which overlook the site.

It said such developments should be on brownfield sites and complained at the lack of public notices around the site and direct notification to nearby householders regarding the application.

A number of residents have also opposed the scheme, together with some of South Gloucestershire’s own officers.

Its environment and climate change officer acknowledged the contribution it would make towards meeting renewable energy targets but said it would “reduce the productivity of good quality agricultural land” and advised considering other sites first.

Objections have also come from the council’s landscape, ecology and conservation officers, with the public rights of way officer raising concern about the impact on the local footpath network.

Planning officer Simon Penketh said if approved, the proposed development would operate for 25 years and include a community fund.

He said: “It is envisaged that renewable energy developments return a contribution (financial or in kind) to benefit the local community. The developer is proposing such a scheme as part of this development proposal.”

Future history dates announced in Frampton Cotterell A local history society is promising highwaymen, politics, crime and disaster in it’s programme for the winter months.

The Frampton Cotterell and District Local History Society meets every month for talks on subjects from the past. It’s just released its meetings for the next few months.

The society meets at the Zion Church on Woodend Road. An annual membership is £10, or £3 as a guest for an evening.

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It might be the fashion capital of Italy, but Milan has witnessed a car that cost considerably less than one of the city’s bespoke suits. Residents of Milan might suggest it’s considerably less stylish too, but don’t say that to Dave Marshall and Jordan Jones.

Their 24 year old Escort convertible certainly is hard to miss, and it’s served the pair well as they raise money for the Help for Heroes charity. The Help for Heroes Banger Run 2014 - Brits On Tour took place in August and September as teams drove some of Europe’s top roads. They included Route 500 in Germany, the Klausen Pass, Furka Pass and the San Bernadino Pass.

The event raised over £34,000 and Dave says: “I made some new friends and took in

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The Manor Hall celebrates refurbishment

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The Manor Hall in Coaplit Heath is to throw its doors open to the public to showcase its £100,000 renovation.

The Open Day on Saturday 18th October begins at 10am. Ellen Victoria School of Dance will be putting on a short ballet performance at 11am. Refreshments and cakes, tours of all the rooms and the Community Garden maintained by local volunteers will be on offer.

Many of the existing User Groups will be showcasing what they have to offer, alongside a photographic display. Opportunities are available for new User Groups to hire the rooms on a regular basis or for those who wish to hire a room for a private event or party. Full details and hire charges will be available on the day.

Steve Webb will be officially unveiling the refurbishments at 2pm and the building will close at 4pm.

The Grade 2 Listed hall was built as a School in 1868, by the then Lords of the Manor, Charles Edward Athole Colston and John Henry Greville Smythe. It’s been a village hall since 1975 and is a Registered Charity.

The project started with the windows being renovated by hand. All the rooms have been renovated including the wooden floors, which have been stripped right back to show off the natural beauty of the solid oak Much of the paint has been chosen from a Victorian Heritage colour palette and some of the wooden panelling has been reinstated to protect the delicate plaster.

The committee are looking for photographs of the Hall and anyone who wishes to share their memories of their school days, so these can be displayed during the Open Day. Please contact Alison Allan on 07873 747513 if you can help.

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A mother and son have proved that age is no barrier to success by both taking BMX titles. Hayley Fenning and her 6 year old son Zailan have both been crowned South West Champions at the recent event in Newton Abbott.

Their success means that they both now are proud owners of the coveted SW1 number plate for next season.

It’s not the only success the mother and son racers have gained this year. Both are ranked number one in the South West for their age groups, and Zailan finished 4th nationally. They also competed in the world championships in Holland.

Zailan was 11th after narrowly missing out on the world final, and Hayley finished in 21st place.

Zailan started riding at the age if 2, and competed in his first BMX race by his 3rd birthday. Since competing at the Bristol BMX club he has been the consistent winner in his age group. Although mum and son have grabbed the headlines, it’s a family affair, with daughter Lexi 10, and partner Mike also racing.

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FCRFC Quiz Night Friday 24th October 2014 8pm at Crossbow

Ladies and Gents....a great event approaches, get the baby sitters ready....Crossbow hall is waiting....

Quizmaster Weaves will be taking us on a voyage of discovery with pointless trivial knowledge and wacky current events....

For those that have been before you know these are nights not to be missed, so get your team together, swot up on 14th century Ottomon Empire history.....

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Youngsters kick off season well With the season now in full swing, Winterbourne United’s youth sides have had a good start start to the season, reports Kevin Slade.

Our Under 10’s lost to local rivals Stoke Lane in a topsy turvy encounter whilst the Under 12’s had goals from Ethan James (2) Luke Moss and Harry Shearwood in a 4 - 0 win over Severn Vale.

The Under 14’s lost narrowly to Whitchurch in their first game before beating Frampton Rangers in the cup. This was an end to end affair with Jack Higgs (2), Kane Head and Reece Rogers edging us into the next round 4-3. This game was followed up with an excellent 4 - 1 away victory against St Nicholas.

Our resurgent Under 15’s have won all of their games without conceding a goal. League victories against Broadwalk (2-0), Bishopston (3-0) and Keynsham (3-0) have been backed up by a cup win against Bradley Stoke (5-0). Benj Parker is a regular on the scoresheet this season for Andy Davis’ side. The Under 16’s lost narrowly to Downend Saints in their first game before conceding a late equaliser against Fry Club to gain their first point.

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Frampton enjoy good start to the new season Frampton’s First team have made a promising start to their league campaign, winning 3 out of their opening 5 league games and have also navigated their way through round one of the GFA Senior Amateur Cup Nick Talbot writes.

Frampton’s only 2 defeats so far this season have come from their recent bogey side, Seymour United, who Frampton haven’t beaten since September 2012, and Brislington Cricketers.

However, victories over Sea Mills Park, Lawrence Rovers and Bristol Manor Farm have pushed Frampton towards the top of the table in the early standings.

October looks tough on paper for Frampton, as they face early table toppers, Bitton Reserves at the ‘Stade de Beesmoor’ on Saturday 4th October, before

facing a tricky away trip to Oldland Abbotonians Reserves the week after.

Frampton’s Reserve side have struggled to get their footing in Division One following last season’s promotion. Having been beaten 1-0 and 4-0 in their opening 2 league games against St Pancras and Rangeworthy respectively, they did manage to bounce back and pick up 2 wins against Chipping Sodbury Town Reserves and Lebeq Reserves.

However, they were embarrassed by Bradley Stoke Town in an 11-3 defeat at the Jubilee Centre and have so far shipped in 21 goals from just 5 games and scored just 9 in response.

They were also knocked out of the GFA Junior Cup at the first hurdle, going down 4-3 to

Downs League side Saints Old Boys. Captain Dan Cook missed a penalty in the game, but the challenge of playing on the Downs League pitches proved too much for Frampton on the day.

The 4th October sees Frampton Reserves take on fierce local rivals, Winterbourne United ‘A’ in what will sure to be a highlight fixture full of goals.

Frampton’s Academy have yet to pick up their first win in their inaugural season. Having only played 4 games so far this season, they have suffered defeats against Sea Mills Park ‘A’ and Cribbs ‘B’, and draws against Bristol City Deaf and Greyfriars Athletic ‘B’.

However, Academy Manager, Yinka Brownlow, is confident that the lads will start to pick up

some wins, they just need a bit more time to get used to playing together and with the return of weekly training sessions, this is sure to help.

The Academy have 2 local derbies to look forward to in October, against Brimsham Green Reserves (11th October) and Yate Athletic Reserves (18th October). Yinka will be hoping wins against these 2 teams in particular will be the enabler they need to kick-start their faltering start to the season.

New look Iron Acton start season strongly Despite losing a few players over the summer the 1st team have signed 7 new players and have a much stronger squad than last season, although our start has been littered with injuries so far, Adam Taylor reports.

The season started with a 2-2 draw with Longwell Green, with Jordan Moore scoring 2 penalties. We followed this with a 7-1 hammering of Henbury Reserves, with the goals going to new signings Jonny Ruff (3), Charlie Lacey (3) and Harry Burke.

Game three saw us draw 1-1 away to Wick with another new signing pete smith scoring. The next game brought our first defeat; 5-2 at home to Bristol Barcelon,with Aaron Turner & Jonny Ruff scoring the goals. We were again beaten in our next game, 1-0 away to league leaders Talbot Knowle. The side bounced back to winning ways in

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Netballers enjoy strong start to season After a long summer of socials, tour and summer league friendlies Frampton Cotterell netball club were raring to get their winter league fixtures started in the very competitive Avon league Claire Fletcher writes.

Both squads had been training hard under the leadership of their coach Amy Warren and with the club attracting some new young talent the season looked good!

The ladies were also looking good in their new kit sponsored

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The 2nd team started their campaign on Saturday13th September with a match against old rivals Olveston, Olveston had never been beaten by Frampton and appeared very confident.

Luckily Mel Eke (man of the match) in defence made scoring for Olveston a really difficult task resulting in an amazing 16-13 win for the team that at the start could of been perceived as the underdogs.

Framptons 1st team who are aiming for their 3rd successive promotion played against Imperial, they showed real style and flair using some newly learnt set plays for a impressive 37-16 win. Amy Davidges aggressive defence won her man of the match.

Frampton 2nds had their next match on 20th September against a new, young Jets team.

The sharp shooting of Camilla Smith, Lucy Jones and Sally Harding resulted in a whopping 35-3 win.

Proving the 2nd team is now an extremely strong competitive squad.

Frampton 1sts continued their league matches on the same day against Mangosfield, again the attacking combination and sharp shooting of Emily Dible (player of the match) and Jess leak resulted in a 40-22 win.

Both squads are looking forward to their next matches and retaining their impressive start to the season.

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Frampton Cotterell RFC start with a win Frampton started their league campaign with a tough away trip to Painswick. With a much changed side from last year Frampton were taking a leap in to the unknown with many players having departed during the summer, either to other clubs or in to retirement. The change in the guard saw first team debuts for Nathan Cole, Jamie Wilks, Tim Child and Rory Woodland.

The young Frampton side under the guidance of new captain Paul “Rocco” Whitehead started at a frenetic pace and were soon putting pressure on the Painswick line. The first try scoring opportunity soon presented itself after a great break from wing Alex Giles who fed veteran fly half Lawrence who in turn passed to full back Isaac Stelle, Stelle didn’t quite have the pace however to make it to the try line. The pressure applied by Frampton soon told and they were awarded a very kickable penalty. Lawrence however missed and it remained scoreless.

The Frampton pack who many thought would be too lightweight were proving too good for Painswick in both the loose and the set piece, with Rory Woodland winning a continuous

supply of clean line out ball.

Frampton continued to play at a fast pace and it wasn’t long before Painswick again infringed, this time on their five metre, line resulting in their fly half being sin binned. Captain Rocco took the big call and opted for a scrum. From the Scrum the Frampton backs called simple hands which saw Sam Warring crossing in the corner for Frampton’s first try. A penalty apiece made the half time score 8-3.

New Head Coach Mike Ashwin was happy with what he had witnessed in the first half and was keen for his side to continue to play at the same pace and with the same invention as they had done in the first. At half time Bob Adams came on at fly half with Lawrence moving out to the centre.

Frampton refused to hold up in terms of the pace they were playing at and it wasn’t long before they had crossed the line again, great hands from Bob Adams and Matt Flood found Matt Lawrence who fixed the last defender and put Sam Warring in space, Sam still with plenty to do kicked ahead before gathering his own kick and scoring. Lawrence converted and Frampton led 15-3.

Painswick replied immediately with a try of their own as Frampton’s invention was their own downfall as a pass went to ground leaving the Painswick flanker to scoop up and run unchallenged to the line.

This however was all Painswick could muster as Frampton were dominant and

soon extended their lead back to 2 scores with a Lawrence penalty.

Frampton had recorded their first victory of the season. Man of the match was Joe Ferris who tackled anything that moved and was at the heart of the dominant Frampton forward effort.

Result: Painswick 10-18 FCRFC

Frampton rugby pair make their Bristol 1st Team debut 18 year olds & former Juniors Brad Kislingbury & Jon Humphreys have made massive steps in their rugby careers by making their Bristol 1st Team debuts against Clifton in September writes Simon Belsten.

Both performed well & thoroughly enjoyed the experience! The young Bristol Team ran out winners 70-21, scoring 12 tries.

Both lads went to school together at the Ridings, now known as Winterbourne International Academy (WIA) and came up through the Frampton ranks. They played for Bristol schools, which Brad captained at U16 level. Both attended Bristol's EPDG (elite player development group) & played for Bristol U18.

This was a great honour for Brad & Jon, all at the club congratulate them and wish them all the best for their future rugby successes.

Jon is now playing in the 1st Team for the Cardiff Metropolitan University & Brad is planning to play for University of Gloucestershire, with both hoping for more development opportunities with Bristol Rugby in the very near future!

Another success of the player development on offer from playing junior rugby with FCRFC and a first for the Club to have two players at the same time representing Bristol Rugby.

Former Frampton Colt back row/centre Mike Luxton also made his debut for Gloucester in September, in the A-League vs Northampton Wanderers in a closely fought game eventually going down 29-30.

Mike also made his way up from the mini section at Frampton, eventually going to Hartbury College where he has caught the eye of the Gloucester selectors.

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